Love and Sword Episode 13 Recap
> Love and Sword Recap
When Rong Shukuang arrived at Yan Shao’s room, she found Lin Wanci there. Lin Wanci told Rong Shukuang that Yan Shao had already left the manor and regretted that he didn’t get to wear the clothes she had personally made for him. Lin Wanci asked if Rong Shukuang had feelings for Yan Shao; otherwise, why would she be in such a hurry?
Seeing that Rong Shukuang did not answer, Lin Wanci continued to persuade her, saying that although Yan Shao had always followed Rong Shukuang, he had never truly given his heart to her, so there was no need to feel so upset. Rong Shukuang felt even more sorrowful at these words. Shen Zuitian suddenly received a secret report stating that the Butterfly Fragrance had been left on Yan Shao and Rong Shukuang, allowing the colorful butterflies to track their whereabouts.
Shen Zuitian led his men in pursuit but found only a piece of clothing left on a tree, indicating that Yan Shao had already discovered everything. Shen Zuitian couldn't help but laugh, admiring Yan Shao’s clever countermeasure. After Shen Zuitian left, a figure hiding in the shadows—Shangguan Tong—revealed herself. While practicing swordsmanship, Rong Shukuang often recalled Yan Shao’s teachings. When she reached a good level of proficiency, she looked up and saw Yan Shao standing not far away.
Her heart filled with joy, but upon closer inspection, she realized it was merely an illusion. Chu Tianyao, the leader of Tiangang, sent a message stating that if they wanted an alliance with Tiangang, the condition was for Rong Shukuang to marry him. Lin Shaoci strongly opposed this, but Lin Qianyi wanted to hear Rong Shukuang’s opinion.
Only then did Rong Shukuang realize that Yan Shao had left to arrange the alliance, and it was Yan Shao who had sent the marriage contract. Lin Qianyi expressed that he also wished for Rong Shukuang to marry someone she truly loved. Rong Shukuang requested to discuss the matter privately with Lin Qianyi, and Lin Shaoci tactfully stepped out. Lin Qianyi handed Rong Shukuang the key to the Fuxian treasure.
There were two keys in total—one in Rong Shukuang’s possession and the other with the leader of Tiangang. Lin Qianyi specifically mentioned using this key as a betrothal gift. Rong Shukuang understood that she was merely a bargaining chip in this deal. Although she had long suspected that Yan Shao was not an ordinary person, she hadn’t expected him to be from Tiangang. Lin Shaoci had been waiting for Rong Shukuang outside.
When she emerged, he confessed his feelings and expressed his willingness to marry her. Rong Shukuang reminded Lin Shaoci that he had once rejected her before. Lin Shaoci admitted that, at the time, he had not thought things through. But ever since Rong Shukuang returned, he realized that things were different—he kept thinking about her and now knew that he liked her. However, Rong Shukuang told Lin Shaoci that they would always be family.
Back in her secret chamber, Rong Shukuang blamed Yan Shao for heartlessly leaving her and then adding insult to injury with the marriage contract. Since she never really had a home, it didn’t matter whom she married. Out of stubbornness, she agreed to marry Chu Tianyao. She then went to Yuchi Manor and declared her willingness to marry Chu Tianyao, instructing Lin Qianyi to publicly announce that she was taking the key with her as a dowry.
This way, everyone’s focus would shift to Tiangang. In reality, Rong Shukuang planned to take the key and find an opportunity to escape, embarking on a treasure hunt. If she managed to return to the modern world, she could boast about her adventure. Lin Qianyi had no choice but to agree and made all the arrangements for her departure.
Tang Yingluo helped prepare Rong Shukuang’s carriage since Rong Shukuang had previously mentioned that a soft and comfortable carriage made travel more enjoyable. Lin Shaoci volunteered to help. When their hands accidentally touched, Lin Shaoci quickly withdrew, while Tang Yingluo felt a sweet warmth in her heart. However, she made it clear that while she liked Lin Shaoci, she didn’t want him to feel pressured.
When Rong Shukuang arrived, Lin Shaoci tried to persuade her to change her mind, but she firmly stated that she would not regret her decision and urged everyone to set off quickly. The group continued their journey, unaware that Yan Shao and his men were secretly following them. During a rest stop, Rong Shukuang gazed at the stars in the sky. She recalled the last time she had stargazed—it was in the desert, alongside Yan Shao.
She clutched her jade pendant, lost in thoughts of him. Lin Wanci used a key to open the prison and released Liu An. Lin Wanci was grateful for Liu An’s care, as her family had always favored Rong Shukuang, but only Liu An had shown her genuine affection. She regarded Liu An as family. Although Rong Shukuang had taken Liu An away because of her cleverness, Lin Wanci had never forgotten her.
Liu An was touched and told Lin Wanci that Yan Shao was from Longyue Village. However, she warned that Lin Wanci was no match for Yan Shao. Fearing that her escape would bring trouble to Lin Wanci, Liu An hesitated, but Lin Wanci assured her that she didn’t care about the risks. During a rest stop, Lin Shaoci and his group were ambushed by assassins from Wuwang Pavilion.
The deadly Ten Directions Formation of Wuwang Pavilion proved formidable, and Lin Shaoci’s group was at a disadvantage. Just as they were struggling, Yan Shao secretly aided them by striking the enemy with well-aimed stones. Meanwhile, Rong Shukuang used her self-made Baxian Powder to capture a live assassin. Yan Shao, observing from the shadows, couldn’t understand why Rong Shukuang insisted on capturing someone when they had already escaped danger—it was truly troublesome.
Rong Shukuang and the others attempted to interrogate the captured Wuwang Pavilion assassin, Hua Qi, but before they could extract any information, she began succumbing to poison. The assassins of Wuwang Pavilion took poison before their missions so that if they failed, the toxin would activate after a certain time. Just then, the leader of Wuwang Pavilion, Hua Pavilion Master, arrived with reinforcements. Hua Qi begged the Hua Pavilion Master for an antidote.
When one of the subordinates was about to hand it over, the Hua Pavilion Master knocked it to the ground, reprimanding Hua Qi for failing her mission and declaring that she did not deserve the antidote. The Hua Pavilion Master demanded the key in exchange for letting them leave. However, the negotiations quickly escalated into a fight. In the chaos, Rong Shukuang picked up the antidote from the ground and gave it to Hua Qi.
Meanwhile, Yan Shao’s subordinates, Feng Ming and Fei Wu, secretly intervened, killing members of Wuwang Pavilion. After hearing a whistle, Yan Shao quickly departed. Rong Shukuang and her group, now accompanied by Hua Qi, escaped through a secret tunnel that Hua Qi had pointed out. She expressed her gratitude to Rong Shukuang.
Rong Shukuang noticed her smiling slyly and suspected a trap, but Tang Yingluo reasoned that Hua Qi had nearly died from the poison earlier, so her gratitude was likely genuine. The group proceeded into the secret tunnel. Following the whistle, Yan Shao arrived at a hidden location and rescued a bound girl. However, when he lifted her veil, he was shocked to find that it was Lin Wanci.
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