Love and Sword Episode 15 Recap
> Love and Sword Recap
Yan Shao used the sound of the eagle bone whistle to summon Rong Shukuang and Yan Shao back. As soon as they entered the cave, Yan Shao furiously snatched the whistle away. Rong Shukuang, fearing that Yan Shao might misunderstand, quickly explained that the whistle had never left her possession; it had been taken from her when she was captured. Yan Shao questioned Shen Zuitian whether he had searched Rong Shukuang’s body, to which Shen Zuitian explained that it was Hua Qi who had conducted the search.
Rong Shukuang took a deep breath, hoping Shen Zuitian would leave temporarily to give her and Yan Shao some privacy to talk. However, Shen Zuitian stubbornly shook his head, reminding them of their agreement—inside this cave, they must coexist peacefully and refrain from fighting. With no other choice, Rong Shukuang and Yan Shao continued their conversation under Shen Zuitian’s watchful gaze. Rong Shukuang emphasized how significant the eagle bone whistle was to her and how it had never left her side, only to be surprised that Lin Wanci had an identical one.
She innocently speculated that perhaps Lin Wanci had feelings for Yan Shao, but Yan Shao’s gaze darkened with complexity. He was convinced there was more to this than met the eye. He recalled how he had been secretly protecting Rong Shukuang, only to be led away by the sound of an eagle bone whistle used by Lin Wanci. This was no coincidence. Upon realizing that Yan Shao had been protecting her all along, Rong Shukuang felt warmth surge through her heart, and a smile unknowingly crept onto her lips.
As the three were lost in their thoughts, a swarm of venomous snakes suddenly slithered into the cave, and one bit Shen Zuitian’s arm. With the situation growing more dangerous, they were forced to evacuate quickly. Yan Shao deduced that the snakes were the original inhabitants of the cave and had tolerated their presence because of the fire they had been keeping lit. Now, having reached their limit, the snakes finally launched an attack. Amid the chaos, Shen Zuitian took the opportunity to secretly release A-Lie, setting the stage for future complications.
After escaping the cave, Yan Shao and Rong Shukuang planned to part ways, but the injured Shen Zuitian insisted on following them until they reached a simple thatched hut. Seeing that they were all safe, Rong Shukuang suggested they set aside their differences and help each other. Thus, Shen Zuitian used his inner strength to heal Yan Shao’s injuries, while Yan Shao helped detoxify Shen Zuitian. The two eventually reached a mutual understanding.
Taking advantage of the heavy rain outside, Rong Shukuang cleverly used bamboo to collect rainwater for Yan Shao’s bath. Meanwhile, she stood outside, playfully and shyly peeking inside. Shen Zuitian noticed this and teasingly caught a wild pheasant, joking about Rong Shukuang’s actions. Embarrassed, Rong Shukuang tried to help, but in the process, the pheasant escaped. As they chased after it, they accidentally stumbled into Yan Shao’s bathing area. Flustered, Rong Shukuang hastily explained, but her body instinctively leaned toward Yan Shao. Seeing this, Shen Zuitian deliberately suggested handling the pheasant himself, leaving the two alone. Just as Rong Shukuang was about to seize the moment to get closer to Yan Shao, Shen Zuitian’s voice suddenly interrupted, reminding her that the pheasant was getting away. Yan Shao urged her to go after it.
As night fell, the three gathered around the fire and drank wine. Rong Shukuang taught them a modern drinking game, but she ended up getting drunk first. Left alone, Yan Shao and Shen Zuitian continued drinking. Curious, Shen Zuitian asked why Yan Shao had repeatedly spared him. Yan Shao admitted that years ago, Shen Zuitian had once let them live, which was why he, in turn, kept sparing Shen Zuitian. Shen Zuitian was stunned, recalling the two children he had once released—one of whom was Yan Shao.
After getting Yan Shao drunk, Shen Zuitian placed him on the bed and entrusted him to Rong Shukuang’s care before thoughtfully closing the door. Rong Shukuang gazed at the sleeping Yan Shao, a mix of emotions surging within her. A smile played on her lips, but she reminded herself not to take advantage of him. Slowly, she leaned closer and eventually drifted off to sleep beside him in peace.
Meanwhile, Shen Zuitian drank alone, his thoughts drifting back to his childhood. His father’s dying words echoed in his ears—no matter what, he must retrieve the Fuxian treasure. As a child, he was forced to shoulder this responsibility, witnessing his father’s death firsthand, the burden nearly suffocating him.
In the middle of the night, Yan Shao awoke and silently communicated with Rong Shukuang using hand signals, planning their escape. They held hands and quietly left the courtyard, but before they could get far, they heard Shen Zuitian murmuring in his sleep. In reality, he had not truly fallen asleep; he was only pretending to talk in his sleep, deliberately letting them go. Injured and poisoned, he dared not act rashly, so he feigned sleep-talking. Taking advantage of the night, Yan Shao and Rong Shukuang hurried away. Along the way, they encountered Hua Qi and her men searching for Shen Zuitian, forcing them to hide.
Rong Shukuang suddenly recalled her past capture by Hua Qi and worried that the key had been taken. To be safe, she hid the key somewhere along the way. Yan Shao had no choice but to take her back to retrieve it. Along the way, Rong Shukuang asked Yan Shao if he would ever deceive her. Since he had saved her life, she chose to trust him completely.
Later, Yan Shao took Rong Shukuang to Tian Gang’s secret meeting point at the dock. Lin Wanci had also received word and arrived, urging them to depart quickly so as not to delay Rong Shukuang’s "auspicious day." Yan Shao agreed to leave but, considering the risk of traveling in a large group, insisted that Lin Wanci stay behind and act separately. Lin Wanci refused to comply, but Rong Shukuang tactfully declined her company.
On the carriage ride to their destination, Shangguan Tong, afraid of being recognized by Rong Shukuang, deliberately avoided eye contact. Yan Shao subtly helped conceal his identity. Rong Shukuang remained unaware of Shangguan Tong’s true identity. Meanwhile, Lin Wanci bid farewell to Liu An, who draped her coat over Lin Wanci’s shoulders, the two parting reluctantly.
During the journey, Rong Shukuang drank to drown her sorrows and confided in Yan Shao a shocking secret—she did not belong to this era. There was a rift in time, and she was not originally from this world. Yan Shao, unable to comprehend, assumed she was merely drunk and rambling.
At the same time, Shen Zuitian privately met with Lin Wanci and directly accused her of poisoning Rong Shukuang with the "Red Lotus Heart" poison. He also revealed everything Yan Shao had done to save Rong Shukuang. Consumed by jealousy, Lin Wanci swore to separate the two. She disclosed that she had left markers along the way—if followed, they would lead straight to them.
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