The Legend of Taotie Episode 10 Recap
> The Legend of Taotie Recap
Zhou’s mother, sensing her son’s desire for freedom, personally visited Tianxiang Tower to ask Zhu Chengbi to stop Chang Qing from assisting Zhou Guangping. However, Zhou’s mother couldn’t understand why Zhu Chengbi, a Taotie, would comply with the requests of a White Tiger. She was turned away at Tianxiang Tower and returned home in frustration. Knowing that his mother had gone to the Xunlie Bureau, Zhou Guangping waited at the door for her return.
When he heard the marketplace rumors about his wife’s tragic death, he was overwhelmed with anxiety. He asked his mother if she had confirmed the identity of the body. Hearing her confirmation that it was indeed Ruifang, his heart was shattered. Zhou’s mother remained indifferent, even suggesting he not grieve too much, as she could arrange for him to marry another woman. Saying this, she pushed Liyu, a potential new wife, toward him.
Barely coping with his wife’s horrific death, Zhou Guangping was forced into remarriage by his cold-hearted mother, leaving him utterly despondent. Having long prepared a dagger for himself, he decided to end his suffering. However, Liyu secretly reported his suicidal intentions to Zhou’s mother. She arrived just in time to stop him, sternly warning that even if he used a dagger to take his life, she could bring him back to life.
Zhou Guangping went to the family ancestral hall and stood before the plaques of his ancestors. In silent prayer, he lamented that being trapped here was worse than death and desperately hoped for a way out. Seeing his despair, Liyu swore to help him escape. The Xunlie Bureau conducted routine inspections and searched Sijing Garden. When Lu Ying questioned the residents, he noticed their hesitations, as though they were hiding something.
Despite a thorough search, he found nothing and left with his team. As they were leaving, Liyu discreetly slipped a note into Lu Ying’s hand. The note read “madwoman. ” After reporting to the Qilin King, Lu Ying decided to search Sijing Garden again. Meanwhile, Zhu Chengbi had asked Chang Qing to watch the door for her. Earlier, she had gone to Sijing Garden, where Zhou’s mother had gifted her a bronze cauldron.
This cauldron, a precious artifact, had caught Zhu Chengbi’s eye, and Zhou’s mother generously allowed her to keep it for personal use. Zhu Chengbi explained that it could be used for hot pot. As the cooking process required her full attention, she instructed Chang Qing to guard the door and prevent anyone from entering. When Lu Ying tried to search again, he was stopped by Chang Qing. Curious as to why cooking required a closed door, Lu Ying persisted.
At that moment, the Qilin King, who was acquainted with Zhu Chengbi, arrived and ordered Lu Ying to show respect. As the two conversed, Zhu Chengbi opened the door herself. Inside, she was alone, with nothing unusual in sight. Zhao Heng, catching the aroma of the food, joked that he hoped Zhu Chengbi would cook for him someday. Zhu Chengbi agreed with a smile. During his search of Sijing Garden, Lu Ying finally discovered the so-called “madwoman.
” The woman, clearly unhinged, repeatedly muttered the words “White Tiger. ” Observing her erratic behavior, Lu Ying understood the reference to the note. However, Zhou’s mother claimed this woman was her family’s first daughter-in-law, who had been kept in the garden due to her unstable mental state, insisting that her words could not be trusted. Lu Ying reported his findings to Zhao Heng.
Zhao Heng, intrigued, noted that the Zhou family ancestral hall prominently displayed an embroidery of a White Tiger. Coincidentally, the White Tiger in the embroidery had a damaged forepaw, matching Zhou’s mother’s own condition. Zhao Heng playfully suggested to Lu Ying that Zhou’s mother might be the very person they were looking for. For several days, Zhu Chengbi remained in the kitchen, focusing intently on preparing a dish.
Concerned for her well-being, Chang Qing personally cooked a bowl of porridge for her. However, Zhu Chengbi found it unappetizing. Just then, Zhao Heng sent over a variety of exquisite meats, which delighted her. Along with the food came a note from Zhao Heng, which Zhu Chengbi read with a smile, happily accepting his invitation.
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