Episode 28 recap: Hua Rong Zhou insisted on a martial arts competition to enter the Shu Zhai.
When Hua Qian woke up, he found himself surprisingly alive. The whole room was filled with a familiar fragrance. When he opened the window and looked outside, the surroundings were calm. On the table, there was money and a letter stating that as long as she didn't leave, the Hua family would be able to maintain peace forever. In fact, The Eldest Princess didn't really want to harm Hua Qian. It was also because Zhong Xi Wu now carried royal blood in her veins, so certain matters had to be resolved. Zhong Xi Wu had been sensible since childhood, but Hua Qian repeatedly crossed the boundaries. To secure her position as Zhong Xi Wu, she couldn't have any weaknesses, and Hua Qian was Zhong Xi Wu's weakness.
Hua Qian knew that The Eldest Princess still cared about him. Since his current state was better than in the previous life, Hua Qian was somewhat satisfied. It didn't matter even if he was alone here. Hua Qian also hoped that he could live a good life here. Hua Rong Zhou would have new injuries every day, and he could only seek medical treatment from the doctor at night. The doctor looked at Hua Rong Zhou's numerous scars and worried that the young girl would mind in the future. However, Hua Rong Zhou knew that Hua Qian wouldn't mind these things.
Then, he remembered when he first met Hua Qian, he was also sixteen years old. After the doctor bandaged his wounds, Hua Rong Zhou immediately left. The doctor was used to it since Hua Rong Zhou was always like this. The first time was when people from Zhong's Manor brought Hua Rong Zhou over. Hua Rong Zhou must have encountered something unpleasant to be so stubborn.
The neighbor next door, Xu Min, brought delicious food for Hua Qian. Coincidentally, Yun Niang from next door also came out and greeted Hua Qian proactively. Hua Qian was quite happy. In fact, Hua Qian could tell that Xu Min liked him, so he kept finding excuses to reject him.
Hua Qian brought Yun Niang to his room and gave her the snacks he made himself. Gao Neishi knew that the fifteenth day of the month was important for Zhong Xi Wu, so he would leave early as well. In fact, every month around this time, Hua Rong Zhou would go to Zhong's Manor for a competition, which was why he had new injuries every month.
At that moment, Zhong Xi Wu was reading a letter, and a smile unconsciously appeared on her lips. Actually, Zhong Xi Wu also wanted to see how long Hua Rong Zhou could persist.
It has to be said that Hua Rong Zhou is indeed more formidable than the guards in Zhong Xi Wu's residence. This time, when he went to see the doctor, he had many new injuries, although there were no visible external wounds, one of his ribs was broken.
Hua Qian was having a happy time here. There were many things to do every day, and the neighbors took good care of her. Hua Rong Zhou was still making efforts because he knew he was getting closer to his goal. If he wanted to stay by Zhong Xi Wu's side, he had to defeat the guards. However, this time they teamed up, and Hua Rong Zhou ended up with numerous injuries.
Hua Rong Zhou has transformed from an inexperienced child to someone who is almost unbeatable. His only goal is to protect Hua Qian. After waking up from a coma, Hua Rong Zhou wanted to leave and continue his martial arts training. The doctor initially wanted to stop him, but Hua Rong Zhou had made up his mind.
Now, more than half a year has passed, and The Eldest Princess is preparing to find a new girl for Zhong Xi Wu to marry as the main wife. Hua Rong Zhou was stopped on the street by Qian Zhi, who mentioned Cui Zhu's upcoming marriage and hoped that Hua Rong Zhou could look forward.
Hua Rong Zhou still refuses to believe that Hua Qian is dead, so he wants to learn all the skills necessary to protect her. Qian Zhi also said that she stayed here in the hope that one day Hua Qian could return. Miss Meng came to question Zhong Xi Wu about whether she truly sent her sister here. In fact, Zhong Xi Wu did this to punish her for hurting Hua Qian. Miss Meng said that she had given so much sincere love to Zhong Xi Wu, but he didn't care. Hua Qian, on the other hand, didn't give anything but still won Zhong Xi Wu's heart.
Taking advantage of the situation, Zhong Xi Wu drove Miss Meng out of Zhong's Manor. Seeing her sister coming here, Miss Meng's emotions completely collapsed. After all, she, being a strong-willed person, couldn't tolerate someone surpassing her. Hua Qian's relationship with Yun Niang improved here, and they would sit by the river and chat. Hua Qian even mentioned that Yun Niang didn't seem like an ordinary coarse person.
I speculate that after Hua Qian wakes up, she realizes it was all a dream. She initially breaks down but then discovers that her parents are not actually dead, and Zhong Xi Wu saved them.
Alternatively, her parents may have truly passed away, and through this dream, she has resolved many regrets and understood the meaning of living. She decides to live well in place of her family.
At the same time, she is moved by Zhong Xi Wu. Hua Qian's name is on the list of newcomers, and this time she chooses to take that step forward towards Zhong Xi Wu and willingly enter the Zhong family's residence.
The moment I saw the master's dress, I cried my heart out. From that moment, he has been single-mindedly wanting only you, laying down every brick and tile to pave the way for you, wanting you to stand proudly by his side.
Although his methods may have been wrong and he made mistakes along the way, these are the mistakes that those who have long held power inevitably make. He has already promised to protect the Hua family for you, so why can't you trust him?
Why can't you be a little brave, turn around and look at him, even if you are willing to take a step, tell him your worries, tell him that you have no romantic feelings for Hua Rong Zhou, only the gratitude of being saved multiple times and a familial bond.
Would the ending be different then? Although he has hidden things from you regarding Meng, he has never thought of letting you go. You can see that from arranging for his senior brother to go to the south.
He has so many things to consider. He can't be as uninhibited as Hua Rong Zhou in his position, but his feelings for you have never been fake. Despite the gap in your identities, he has always been trying his best.