Episode 18 recap: The Fourth Young Master came to find Lv Bei Yi.
The Fourth Young Master came to find Lv Bei Yi and expressed that previously he didn't dare to say it, but now that He Lian Xin is treating Luo Qing Lian like this, doesn't Lv Bei Yi hate He Lian Xin? The Fourth Young Master said he was willing to collaborate with Lv Bei Yi for a greater plan. After everything is settled, he can promise Lv Bei Yi two things: first, help him remove his humble status, and second, bestow Luo Qing Lian to him as his wife.
Luo Qing Lian stated that she was grateful for Nan Ru Zhen's kindness and no matter how long it takes, she will definitely return. Mao DaMao Er mentioned that when Madam Yao came over before, it was also impressive. It almost caused a commotion here, but now everything is peaceful. Luo Qing Lian told Dong Li and the others not to say anything and go inside the house. However, they found the place in a dilapidated state, with even the roof leaking.
Li Tang mentioned that Nan Ru Zhen was very strict, so they only brought a few thin blankets. Luo Qing Lian said that now she's just a commoner, so there's no distinction between master and servant. She asked Dong Li to sleep with her. The next day, Dong Li woke up and found Luo Qing Lian missing. It turned out that Luo Qing Lian was outside repairing the roof with Li Tang.
Madam Yao called Mao DaMao Er and gave them some money, asking them to cause trouble for Luo Qing Lian. Mao DaMao Er brought spoiled food to Luo Qing Lian, saying that this is the kind of food they have here. Luo Qing Lian and Dong Li ate it anyway.
He Lian Xin came over, wanting to see Luo Qing Lian, but hesitated outside the door for a long time and didn't enter. The Seventh Young Master felt that the Prince was neglecting the Crown Prince, making the Fourth Young Master even more pleased. It seems that they might deal with He Lian Xin next.
Lv Bei Yi didn't think there was a need to worry so much. The Fourth Young Master wouldn't take action without being confident of a sure victory. The Fourth Young Master came to find Lv Bei Yi and expressed that previously he didn't dare to say it, but now that He Lian Xin is treating Luo Qing Lian like this, doesn't Lv Bei Yi hate He Lian Xin?
The Fourth Young Master said he was willing to collaborate with Lv Bei Yi for a greater plan. After everything is settled, he can promise Lv Bei Yi two things: first, help him remove his humble status, and second, bestow Luo Qing Lian to him as his wife.
Lv Bei Yi declined, stating that he didn't need the Fourth Young Master's help.
Luo Qing Lian approached Mao DaMao Er and gave them some money, saying that if they were sensible, the money would be theirs. Mao Er thought the amount of money was too little, but Luo Qing Lian drew out a sword, stating that she had already died once and had nothing to fear.
Mao DaMao Er was frightened and pledged loyalty to Luo Qing Lian. Luo Qing Lian went to find Madam Yao, explaining that they were now both outcasts and couldn't return. They still needed to stay together for a long time. Luo Qing Lian had Mao DaMao Er cook some porridge and invited Madam Yao to join them if she wanted.
Luo Qing Lian expressed gratitude for Nan Ru Zhen's kindness and stated that the past was behind them. No matter how long it took, there would be a homecoming. Two years quickly passed, and Luo Qing Lian spent her days tending to the flowers without any haste. Someone came to borrow farming tools from Luo Qing Lian, explaining that the Prince would be going on a hunting expedition soon, and they couldn't work in the fields. They needed to quickly harvest the wheat.
Luo Qing Lian learned that the Crown Prince didn't go with them and shared her plan with Lv Bei Yi. The Crown Prince went to see the Prince under He Lian Xin's plan, suggesting canceling the hunting expedition as it was a waste of resources and burdensome for the people. The Prince became angry, stating that it was a tradition passed down by their ancestors, and the Crown Prince was being unfilial.
The Crown Prince claimed to be advocating for the people, even if the Prince punished him, he would willingly accept it. The Prince was pleased, expressing that the Crown Prince finally had the people in his heart. He declared that from this year onwards, everything would continue as usual and not disturb the people. Lv Bei Yi approached Luo Qing Lian, saying that her strategies in the past two years were all facilitated by him and asked when she planned to return.
Luo Qing Lian replied that it wasn't the right time yet. Lv Bei Yi asked about her thoughts on He Lian Xin.
The plot of this drama is truly something else. It forcefully creates conflicts for the main characters, and it's packed with non-stop events. In one episode, the protagonist's belly is flat just two minutes ago, and suddenly it looks like she's six months pregnant two minutes later.
A few minutes pass, and she's about to give birth in a month. They argue in the morning, make up at noon, argue again in the evening, have a fight and lose the baby, and then completely cut ties with each other!
I must say, it's quite impressive.