Episode 24 recap: Hua Qian used evidence to redeem Hua Rong Zhou.
Hua Qian told her father that she would leave the investigation to Wang Xian Ling. Her father asked her and her mother to go to the Jiangnan town first, and he mentioned that he would resign and join them in a few days. Hua Qian was happy about this, and she had initially wanted to ask about Wu Shuo Mo, but she decided against it after thinking for a while.
When Hua Qian returned to her room, she burned two letters that were kept in a box, except for one that she placed back inside. She went to meet Zhong Xi Wu but was informed that he was still busy, so she declined the meeting. Miss Meng learned that Hua Qian had arrived, so she decided to go and meet the eldest princess.
In fact, Zhong Xi Wu intentionally left Hua Qian waiting outside the door, expecting her to give up and leave. However, to his surprise, Hua Qian insisted on staying and refused to leave. Zhong Xi Wu eventually pulled her into the room. Zhong Xi Wu knew that Hua Qian came to see him not just because she missed him but because she wanted to plead for the release of Hua Rong Zhou and for him and her father to stop investigating Hua Shen's matter.
Hua Qian already knew that Miss Meng was behind her brother's murder, although no one explicitly revealed it to her. Through careful analysis, she had deduced that Miss Meng was definitely involved. Initially, Hua Qian was just testing Zhong Xi Wu, but she didn't expect that he had known about it all along.
Zhong Xi Wu was cautious about confronting Miss Meng directly. Lady Qi was innocent, but the servant who delivered the items from Miss Meng's household had already died. Zhong Xi Wu didn't understand why Hua Qian cared so much about Hua Rong Zhou. Hua Qian explained that she had very few people she could trust by her side. Zhong Xi Wu assured her that the Meng family would pay the price in the future, just not at that moment.
Hua Qian knelt before Zhong Xi Wu and begged him to release Hua Rong Zhou and allowed her to leave. Zhong Xi Wu felt reluctant when he learned that Hua Qian wanted to leave, but he didn't expect her to still distrust him.
Zhong Xi Wu stated that he could agree to everything else, except for releasing Hua Rong Zhou, which was impossible. Then, he quietly took out the letters from the box, further confirming that Yin Xing, the maid by Hua Qian's side, was working for Zhong Xi Wu.
Hua Qian also suddenly realized that she would always run into Zhong Xi Wu whenever she went out. It seemed that everything had been arranged in advance. Hua Qian looked at Zhong Xi Wu with the coldest gaze. Zhong Xi Wu agreed to release Hua Rong Zhou, but Hua Qian had to admit her father's involvement herself. Hua Qian agreed and left immediately.
Zhong Xi Wu said that everything he had done was to make Hua Qian stay by his side, but it only pushed her further away. Afterwards, Hua Qian went to the main residence and threw away the ointment that Zhong Xi Wu had given her, indicating her complete disappointment in him.
Hua Rong Zhou was released, and Hua Qian personally waited for him at the door. Seeing Hua Rong Zhou, Hua Qian finally smiled. Hua Rong Zhou could tell that Hua Qian had something on her mind, but she didn't say it.
After they returned home, Hua Rong Zhou was delighted to see the sword Hua Qian had given him. He then went to see Hua Qian, but she still wanted him to leave. After all, their meeting was temporary, and they should part ways amicably. Hua Rong Zhou couldn't understand why Hua Qian's attitude had suddenly changed. He said that he had learned martial arts to protect her. In the end, Hua Qian had no choice but to promise not to let Hua Rong Zhou leave. In reality, she was pushing him away for his own good, but she didn't know what excuse to use now.
Hua Qian also asked Qian Zhi to deliver a letter and then asked Hua Rong Zhou to leave with her. In fact, Hua Qian was going to visit her brother. She had found the person who killed him, but without evidence, she couldn't take any action.
Hua Qian felt that the world was so unfair. She cried, saying that she couldn't risk her life and confront Miss Meng, so she could only use her family's best interests to save them. Hua Qian cried, saying that her brother had died in front of her for the second time, but she swore not to let the person who killed him get away easily.
Is Zhongxiwu sick? Since when did he inexplicably start liking someone? He claims to have done things for her, but he hasn't done anything. It's all just for his own sake. He's an inexplicably wicked bodyguard, planting people around the female lead.
The Hua family hasn't received any favors from him, and he has always been causing trouble. Moreover, from the beginning, she didn't like him. He's truly a subordinate man.
A man who would protect the person trying to kill you for the sake of power, who would eliminate any other man who approaches you, even if he's your lifesaver; a person who would harm your family to keep you by his side.
Can you truly love someone who claims to love you but behaves in this way? Is this kind of love even considered love?
I've been feeling frustrated while watching, but I couldn't quite put it into words. But listening to your words, I finally understand. That's exactly it, your analysis is spot on. It seems like it all boils down to men's desire for control and possession, with everyone else being merely sacrificial pawns, including Zhong Ye Lan and Mu Yao.
It's terrifying to be with a man like that.
The status and position of the head of the household determine that his love must be restrained and calculated, so it cannot be as simple as the love of a guard. But I admire the head of the household for his unwavering and resolute love amidst numerous choices.
But using love as an excuse to keep the female lead by his side is not acceptable. If the female lead wants to pursue freedom, the male lead should learn to let go instead of sending people to monitor her.
It's truly terrifying that someone the female lead has always trusted turns out to be the male lead's informant.
I just don't love the head of the family, so no matter what he does, it's not enough. If I silently protect him, does that mean I have to give up completely? But when I take the initiative, I am criticized. It's so difficult. But I still like being with the head of the family and Hua Qian.
The main guard didn't choose the right person; this person is not the type I like. If you don't like it, please don't attack me. It's just my personal opinion.
Someone said that the head of the family needs time to deal with the Meng family, and it takes time to prepare for everything. But he shouldn't make decisions without consulting the female lead, nor should he do something that puts her in a difficult position while claiming it's for her own good.
He shouldn't disregard her wishes. If they're already like this before becoming a couple, then in the future, even when they're together, she will still endure grievances. Tricks and concealment can never replace genuine sincerity.
In the original work, he is the emperor. The love of an emperor, is it scary or not? Even if you haven't studied history, you must have seen dramas, right? Not all emperors are like Emperor Taiji, fearless of all threats and loving only one person throughout their lives.
An emperor cannot have only one wife. Some people actually like that suffocating kind of love. When watching a drama, can we please align our values a bit? If you like this kind of man, it can only be said that you enjoy being abused.
I suggest seeing a psychologist.
Even the worst guard is better than the head of the family. Even Uncle is better than him. Uncle knew that Hua Qian didn't want to be trapped in the Zhong family, so he let her go.
The head of the family would rather let her harm her father just to keep her here, claiming it's for her own good. How ironic. In the original work, he secluded himself with the guard.
The guard is the official pairing, providing security. There are plenty of such setups, why aren't they criticized? Why only target this one? The official pairing is the best.
I've watched up to episode 24, and so far, here's my opinion. The drama is still enjoyable, but the female lead's emotions feel somewhat abrupt. She loved the lord so much in the previous life, but in this reincarnation, she doesn't love him at all?
It's disheartening every time she pushes him away without any sign of distress. And let's talk about the patriarch. It feels like she suddenly develops deep affection for him after his confession, which is just bewildering.
It's filled with various sadness and discomfort! As for the three male leads, I don't think any of them are worth shipping. Let's skip the lord; he's not worth entrusting. I was initially shipping the patriarch, but he's never around during crucial moments.
Despite having such great power, it seems to have little effect!
The young guard is good for protecting and running errands for the female lead but is of no help in major matters. If the female lead eventually retreats to a rural life, then it might work out between her and the young guard.
But using love as an excuse to keep the female lead by his side is not acceptable. If the female lead wants to pursue freedom, the male lead should learn to let go instead of sending people to monitor her.
It's truly terrifying that someone the female lead has always trusted turns out to be the male lead's informant.