A Love Story of Oiled Paper Umbrella Episode 4 Recap
> A Love Story of Oiled Paper Umbrella Recap
Meng Xizhou and Nan Fengyi left the heavenly prison and went to the palace hall to see the Emperor. Du Fenglei was also there. Nan Fengyi reported that the demons Yanlong and the Nine-Tailed Fox had indeed come to kill him and Meng Xizhou. The Emperor praised Nan Fengyi’s strength and acknowledged Meng Xizhou’s abilities as well. Meng Xizhou confidently responded that, of course, she was capable—she was Li Shiyi’s daughter.
Du Fenglei, observing from the side, thought about how Meng Xizhou had previously denied being Li Shiyi’s daughter. Why was she now so open about it? Nan Fengyi informed the Emperor that Situ Hanshan had colluded with the demon clan and had cultivated many Gu insects, which would reach their life span’s end that very night. Coincidentally, Situ Hanshan was hosting a banquet for all the officials that night, likely intending to replace their appearances.
The Emperor ordered Nan Fengyi and Du Fenglei to set up an array to catch the demons and also asked Meng Xizhou to assist. Surprised but thrilled, Meng Xizhou asked if the Emperor was really allowing her to join. The Emperor affirmed, saying she was undoubtedly capable. Du Fenglei led the demon catchers from the Heavenly Master’s Residence to Situ Mansion. Meng Xizhou and Nan Fengyi also arrived. Just as they were about to enter, Hui Fang appeared.
He expressed that he didn’t want to be a coroner anymore because Peirong’s family looked down on him for it. Hui Fang said he wanted to become a constable instead so Peirong could hold her head high in front of her family. Nan Fengyi disagreed, feeling that it was too dangerous and that Hui Fang, an ordinary person with no combat skills, shouldn’t go. However, Hui Fang insisted, so Nan Fengyi reluctantly agreed.
He tasked Hui Fang with helping him accomplish something important. Nan Fengyi and Meng Xizhou were the first to break through the array and confront Situ Hanshan. By then, Situ Hanshan had already placed the Gu insects inside the officials’ bodies, leaving them collapsed on the ground. Seeing the two arrive, Situ Hanshan declared that they, too, would become his puppets. Nan Fengyi engaged in a fierce fight with Situ Hanshan to buy time.
He instructed Meng Xizhou to take a stone and activate the array. Meng Xizhou ran to the large tree and was about to place the stone when Situ Hanshan stopped her, knocking her to the ground. At the critical moment, Hui Fang appeared. He tried to place the stone but was also knocked to the ground by Situ Hanshan. Using the last of his strength, Hui Fang managed to place the stone, activating the array and trapping Situ Hanshan inside.
Situ Hanshan warned them that this was just the beginning and that they would all die. When Nan Fengyi emerged, it was too late—Hui Fang had already been killed by Situ Hanshan. The demon catchers from the Heavenly Master’s Residence removed the Gu insects from the officials’ bodies, revived them, and sent them home. Meng Xizhou and Nan Fengyi carried Hui Fang’s body back, leaving Peirong devastated at the sight. Nan Fengyi blamed himself for failing to protect Hui Fang.
Peirong, overwhelmed with grief, lashed out, accusing Nan Fengyi of escaping harm while others, like Pei Xun and now Hui Fang, paid the price. She questioned why he had allowed Hui Fang to go. Meng Xizhou tried to explain that Hui Fang wanted to make Peirong and their unborn child proud. Peirong refused to listen and, in her anger, claimed that it was the house Meng Xizhou sold that cursed Hui Fang to death.
Growing more furious, Peirong picked up a stick and struck Meng Xizhou, knocking her unconscious. In her dream, Meng Xizhou saw Renguang again. Renguang comforted her, pointing out that her umbrella had changed. Meng Xizhou mentioned that she had used the umbrella to collect Gu insects earlier. Renguang told her that she had already found her destined master. Meng Xizhou asked if it was Nan Fengyi. Renguang confirmed with approval. Meng Xizhou then asked when she could truly meet Renguang.
Renguang assured her that when the time was right, they would meet. Meng Xizhou woke up to find herself being carried on Nan Fengyi’s back as snow fell around them. She suggested that she walk, but Nan Fengyi insisted, saying his shoes were already wet, and he didn’t want hers to get wet too. He carried her back, but when they arrived, both Wu Shu and Dan Qian were already asleep, so she couldn’t get inside.
Outside the door, Nan Fengyi noticed the steps and recalled his father, Baigong Ze, once telling him their significance. Turning to Meng Xizhou, he suggested she stay at his house for the night. Then, Nan Fengyi asked Meng Xizhou to formally become his disciple.
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