Episode 5 recap: Huang Shiwen tragically met her end in the Imperial Garden.
In order to strengthen her physique, Mei Kaishao would wake up early every day to practice martial arts, hoping to one day overcome her petite frame. Afterwards, Mei Kaishao visited the divine physician, who had been treating her since childhood. The physician noticed some improvement in Mei Kaishao's condition and advised her to continue taking the medicine, assuring her that she wouldn't die anytime soon. As Mei Kaishao left, she unexpectedly encountered Murong Hanbing, who was also seeking medical treatment. This discovery excited Mei Kaishao as they turned out to be fellow patients.
Murong Hanbing took Mei Kaishao to a beautiful location, which served as his secret hideout. Since the departure of his mother, he hadn't experienced much love and care. Mei Kaishao's handkerchief was embroidered with peonies, as she had always loved them since childhood, just like her mother. The handkerchief was a keepsake left by her mother. Murong Hanbing observed Mei Kaishao's cheerful demeanor and found her to be different from the rumors, realizing that he should trust what he saw and heard.
At that moment, a guard arrived to inform Murong Hanbing that he needed to return to the palace immediately, as the Emperor had summoned him. Huang Shiwen, the daughter of the Minister of War, had gone missing, and her body was discovered in the Imperial Garden. Currently, Minister Huang had caused quite a commotion at the palace. Mei Kaishao immediately sought out Yan Ru to inquire about Huang Shiwen's appearance. Based on her recollection, Yan Ru sketched a portrait of Huang Shiwen. Mei Kaishao recalled encountering Huang Shiwen on the day of the concubine selection, when a woman berated her. Mei Kaishao had even stood up for Huang Shiwen and saw her being taken away in a carriage by Qin Yan.
Upon this realization, Mei Kaishao hurriedly left.
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