Episode 8 recap: Hua Qian proposed a divorce to Zhong Ye Lan.
Hua Qian stated that there was nothing improper about offering her own life to help Zhong Ye Lan, and Zhong Xi Wu also felt that it was unfair to Hua Qian, so he asked her to stand up. Mu Yao asked Zhong Xi Wu to come over, as Hua Qian needed time to rest. This incident served as a warning to Hua Qian that despite her efforts, she received animosity from others. However, a single glance from someone could evoke sympathy in others, perhaps indicating that everyone's circumstances were different. Hua Qian's health gradually improved, but Zhong Ye Lan never set foot in her courtyard, and even the servants pretended not to notice her. Hua Qian learned that Zhong Ye Lan had kept her parents outside the gate, but she currently had no opportunity to see Zhong Ye Lan. Zhong Ye Lan only sent some jewelry, and Hua Qian wanted to meet him.
Originally, Mu Yao was somewhat tempted, but Zhong Ye Lan still kept her outside the gate. Hua Qian touched her wound and loudly declared that she came to ask for a divorce, hoping that Zhong Ye Lan would seriously consider it. Everyone present was extremely surprised. Qian Zhi was very worried about Hua Qian's future path. When Hua Qian returned home, she saw Hua Rong Zhou, who seemed a bit embarrassed. Hua Qian immediately recognized him as the person who saved her and cared about him. After Hua Rong Zhou mentioned his name, Hua Qian firmly remembered it.
After returning home, Zhong Xi Wu investigated the matter of the assassins, which might be related to the Ge family. Since these people could move quietly in the city, it seemed certain that someone was helping them from behind the scenes. Zhong Xi Wu's subordinates said they would increase the intensity of patrols. The incident involving the Ge family caused a sensation in the city in the past, and they might not allow such a thing to happen again.
Zhong Xi Wu also learned about Hua Qian's divorce proposal, which surprised him greatly. Zhong Ye Lan was still thinking about Hua Qian's request for a divorce, a matter he had never expected. On the other hand, Hua Qian was quite eager.
Hua Qian's words echoed in Zhong Ye Lan's mind, disturbing his thoughts. He truly had some difficulty understanding Hua Qian. After washing up, Hua Qian looked at herself in the mirror, still thinking about how good-looking Hua Rong Zhou was and why she had never seen him in the courtyard.
Hua Qian even wondered if they shared the same surname and if he could be an illegitimate child of her father. The nanny advised Hua Qian not to indulge in unfounded thoughts.
Hua Qian can only take it step by step and in this lifetime, she just wants to live well and not let her parents be implicated because of her. Hua Qian couldn't sleep at night, so she decided to look at her jewelry. She felt that she couldn't wear them, so she planned to sell them for money. Unexpectedly, Zhong Ye Lan was standing at Hua Qian's door, which startled her. Zhong Ye Lan believed that Hua Qian wanted to leave as soon as possible. At first, Hua Qian tried to explain herself, but Zhong Ye Lan wanted her to stay, and Hua Qian quickly refused. Zhong Ye Lan felt that Hua Qian was just trying to placate him and then turned off all the lights before leaving. Hua Qian had to grope her way to the bed in the dark. Seeing that the window was not closed, Hua Qian didn't want to get up, so she simply went to sleep. Zhong Ye Lan's guards wanted to deliver a message, but since Zhong Ye Lan and Hua Qian had fallen out, Qian Zhi and the others didn't give them a good reception. It turned out that he came over today to retrieve the account books that Zhong Ye Lan had given her. Hua Qian didn't care about them at all, so she readily gave them back. Qian Zhi felt that it was not worth it for Hua Qian. Soon, it became widely known that Hua Qian had proposed a reasonable matter to Zhong Ye Lan, and even the eldest princess wanted to know the reason behind it. In fact, Zhong Xi Wu deliberately mentioned this matter in front of his mother. He also wanted to know why Hua Qian had proposed a divorce. Because of the falling out between Hua Qian and Zhong Ye Lan, the rest of the Zhong family began to treat Hua Qian harshly. At first, Hua Qian could endure it, but later she couldn't bear it anymore. Hua Qian planned to buy food outside the mansion, but because the maids around her were recognized by the people outside, she thought of asking Hua Rong Zhou to handle it. Hua Rong Zhou was also kind to Hua Qian and readily agreed.
I think Zhong Ye Lan is extremely terrible. Firstly, he should have known that Hua Qian is the person from his childhood before Hua Qian confessed. In this situation, he still developed feelings for the second female lead, protected her, and saved her.
He is just indecisive in his own heart. He's so despicable.