Fateful Love Episode 5 Recap, Plot

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Han Ziqing didn't know how long she had been hiding under the bed, but she finally couldn't hold out any longer and emerged. To her surprise, the moment she got out, the Fourth Prince woke up, grabbed her, and asked what she was doing. Han Ziqing stammered and said she was hungry, but when the Fourth Prince offered to have someone prepare food for her, she refused. In a panic, Han Ziqing hurriedly fled the room.

The Fourth Prince then opened his box and found the dagger at the very bottom. Early the next morning, after waiting for Han Ziqing to get ready, the Fourth Prince was about to head out with her when they encountered Lord Jiang from the Li Shen Si (Judicial Review Office) waiting at the gate with a large group of people.

Upon seeing the two of them, Lord Jiang informed them that the Li Shen Si was investigating Young Master Chen’s case and had come to escort the Princess Consort. He presented a royal arrest warrant, explaining that it had been urgently processed overnight for an audience with the Emperor. Just as the Fourth Prince was about to refuse, Han Ziqing spoke up, saying she would cooperate to avoid appearing guilty.

The Fourth Prince asked if she knew what kind of place the Li Shen Si was, and Han Ziqing replied that the truth would eventually come to light and that she trusted Lord Jiang. Lord Jiang nodded in agreement, and the Fourth Prince assured her that he would protect her no matter what. The Fourth Prince quickly went to the palace to see his father.

The Emperor brought up the matter, mentioning that the envoy would soon arrive, and it would not look good for the Princess Consort to be a suspect. He subtly suggested that the Fourth Prince should resolve the issue quickly, even hinting at the possibility of deposing the Princess Consort. The Fourth Prince made it clear that unless the Princess Consort confessed and signed a statement admitting to the crime, he would not discuss deposing her further.

He also mentioned Ouyang Jingshi, candidly stating that she had intentionally caused trouble during the announcement of the imperial decree the previous day. He said that Ouyang Jingshi was now detained at his place, and he was awaiting the Emperor’s instructions on how to deal with her. After leaving the palace, the Fourth Prince ordered his men to keep a close watch on Ouyang Jingshi.

He knew that his father was trying to use the two factions to check each other’s power. He then had his men leak information about the two men in purple who had been buried earlier, so that the common people would discover it and report it to the authorities. Han Ziqing was alone in her cell when a shadowy figure appeared, revealing a black-clad man—the same silver-masked person she had fought with before.

The man expressed concern for Han Ziqing's well-being and mentioned that the two black-clad men had been buried in the outskirts, and the information would soon be leaked. He added that he was helping her this time. Han Ziqing tried to ask who he was, but the man pushed her down. Han Ziqing fought back and even bit his neck! After leaving a message, the man departed.

Later, Hongyi came to bring food to Han Ziqing, and Han Ziqing asked her for a favor. After the black-clad man returned, he removed his mask—it was actually the Fourth Prince. He looked in the mirror at the bite mark Han Ziqing had left and seemed pleased. The next day, the Chen family murder case was publicly tried, with the Emperor himself attending.

Han Xier and Han Ziqing were both brought forward, and the complaint written by Young Master Chen played a crucial role. However, Han Ziqing requested a re-examination of the body, and as a result, the first coroner, Xie Zhe, was called in—this was the favor Han Ziqing had asked Hongyi to arrange the previous night. After examining Young Master Chen's wounds, Xie Zhe concluded that the crime had been committed by an adult male.

As for the suspects, the two newly discovered men in purple outside the city were highly suspicious. Their identities were quickly uncovered, and it turned out they were people from the palace, leading the Emperor to immediately punish the relevant individuals. Han Ziqing then mentioned that the case wasn't over yet, as Han Xier had conspired with the shopkeeper to frame her. The Emperor stated that there was insufficient evidence and that further investigation was needed.

Han Ziqing expressed that she looked forward to the truth being revealed. After the trial, Han Ziqing couldn’t find the Fourth Prince, but she noticed a black-clad figure and chased after him, asking why he had helped her, but received no response. Upon returning home, she found the Fourth Prince there, dressed in high-collared clothes! She thought to herself that he was always out of sight, claiming to protect her, but in reality, men are all liars!

The Fourth Prince then instructed Hongyi to take Han Ziqing to buy high-collared clothes. Han Ziqing asked Hongyi if Xie Zhe had truly been summoned in the name of the Fourth Prince. Hongyi explained that it was as if someone had notified him in advance, as Xie Zhe was already there waiting when she arrived.

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