Episode 5 recap: Luo Yi Ning Secretly Rescues Mama Li
In Episode 5, Luo Yi Ning successfully brings Mama Li to her residence. At the outset, she instructs her servants not to disturb Mama Li, allowing her to settle in peacefully for a few days. Luo Yi Ning knows that her stepmother will likely react to this, and she plans to adapt as the situation unfolds.
Luo Yi Ning, also known as the Sixth Miss, has loved food since she was a child. Seeing her gradually gain weight, the Madam urgently orders the maids to provide her with a light diet, even measuring her waist daily to monitor her weight. However, the Sixth Miss has her own tricks; she secretly moves the kitchen spices into her room and instructs the maids to keep a close watch, promising to return them once her weight is back on track.
Luo Yi Ning recalls how Luo Shen Yuan snuck around like a thief, likely eyeing a few paintings left by their grandfather. She believes the paintings are of no use to her and decides to do a favor by packing them into a box and giving them to Luo Shen Yuan. Overjoyed, he gifts her a hairpin that he had found years ago, which belonged to Luo Yi Ning's mother. Both are satisfied with their exchange.
On their way back, they unexpectedly run into Luo Cheng Zhang, who has always viewed Luo Shen Yuan as a thorn in his side. Furious at his generosity, Luo Cheng Zhang orders his men to snatch the paintings back. Reluctantly, Luo Yi Ning complies, remembering how Luo Shen Yuan defended her in front of their father and feeling indebted to him.
The days of dieting and exercising are tough for the Sixth Miss, who often finds her stomach growling from hunger while having to walk long distances. One day, seeking a break in a pavilion, she spots a plump white goose in the pond and fantasizes about cooking it. Just as she plans to send a maid to catch it, a charming young man named Lin Mao, the goose's owner, appears.
When Lin Mao hears Luo Yi Ning call his goose "plump and juicy," his expression changes, shocked that she would eye his pet. They exchange banter, with Lin Mao mocking her weight and Luo Yi Ning retorting that he is unattractive and has sullied her courtyard.
Meanwhile, Lin Xiaoniang plots to deceive Mama Li and intends to strike halfway. Fortunately, Qingqu is secretly protecting her and intervenes just in time. However, it's difficult for Qingqu to rescue Mama Li alone. Luckily, Luo Shen Yuan, who has been investigating Li Yinglong, arrives after hearing of the threat against him.
After rescuing Li Yinglong, Luo Shen Yuan unexpectedly discovers that the mastermind behind the scheme is someone from the Imperial City Department. Once Mama Li is safely settled, Luo Yi Ning learns the truth from her: she was falsely accused by Lin Xiaoniang of causing a miscarriage, which actually happened due to Lin Xiaoniang's own carelessness before she even met Luo Yi Ning. To evade responsibility, she shifted the blame onto Luo Yi Ning. Now, Luo Yi Ning has finally found a witness to clear her name.
Qingqu also mentions meeting a benefactor on the way, leaving Luo Yi Ning puzzled about who it could be since she has just arrived. To investigate further, she uses the excuse of delivering clothes to Luo Shen Yuan and discreetly visits his residence.
In Luo Shen Yuan’s room, Luo Yi Ning discovers a set of night clothes that match the description of the outfit worn during the rescue. She is astonished to realize that despite Luo Shen Yuan's seemingly dull demeanor, he is actually a concealed expert, complete with stealth gear—truly impressive!
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