Under the Moonlight Episode 13 Recap, Plot

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Luo Shu was awakened by Chen Meiqing’s words and rejected Han Muzhi to his face. From then on, she deliberately avoided Han Muzhi, treating him as a stranger. Han Muzhi was heartbroken, sinking into sadness every day. Chen Meiqing advised him to forget Luo Shu, warning him not to ruin his bright future over a romantic relationship. He also pointed out that Han Muzhi and Luo Shu were fundamentally incompatible.

Han Muzhi found himself torn, unable to let go of Luo Shu. Qi Menglin came to Han Muzhi to get some documents signed but overheard his conversation with Chen Meiqing. Scoffing at Chen Meiqing’s remarks, Qi Menglin angrily accused Han Muzhi of being a vain and shameless man unworthy of Luo Shu's affection. Meanwhile, Xu Wuzuo and Cai Baozi casually discussed Chen Meiqing’s upcoming marriage to Zao Hua. Xu Wuzuo made disparaging comments about Zao Hua, a shepherdess.

Already in a bad mood, Qi Menglin erupted in anger, scolding Xu Wuzuo harshly and rebuking Cai Baozi as well. Frustrated, Qi Menglin decided to bring Zao Hua to the county office to expose Chen Meiqing’s true nature to her. Late at night, an anonymous letter was thrown at the gate of the county office, accusing Qian Dayou, the owner of the Mantianling Mine, of being an accomplice of the White Ant gang.

Han Muzhi summoned Chen Meiqing and Luo Shu to discuss their next steps. Chen Meiqing mentioned that Qian Dayou’s financial backer was the eunuch Zhang Gonggong. Luo Shu suggested they first investigate the mine to verify the accusations. Chen Meiqing disguised himself as an iron merchant and visited the Mantianling Mine to purchase coal. Luo Shu and the constables also dressed as merchants and accompanied him. Qian Dayou personally greeted them.

Chen Meiqing asked for a tour of the mine, and Qian Dayou, seeing their refined attire, allowed them in. Meanwhile, Qi Menglin and Lian Shu found Zao Hua tending her sheep and told her that Chen Meiqing was untrustworthy, advising her not to marry him. Angered, Zao Hua chased after Qi Menglin with a stick. During the mine tour, Chen Meiqing casually brought up the White Ant gang and expressed interest in visiting the mining tunnels.

Qian Dayou became suspicious and forcibly expelled Chen Meiqing and Luo Shu from the premises. Shortly after, Zao Hua dragged Qi Menglin and Lian Shu to the county office, demanding to see Chen Meiqing. When Chen Meiqing returned, Zao Hua confronted him about breaking off their engagement. Chen Meiqing insisted on calling off the marriage, explaining that he saw her only as a younger sister due to her father saving his life.

Both Cai Baozi and Xu Wuzuo urged Chen Meiqing to marry Zao Hua, but he refused to change his mind. Luo Shu and Chen Meiqing reported to Han Muzhi about Qian Dayou’s arrogant and domineering behavior. They suspected he was using mining as a front to abduct women. Han Muzhi proposed two options: report the matter to Liu Yiqing or gather evidence to take down Zhang Gonggong. Chen Meiqing, not wanting to complicate matters, advised reporting directly to Liu Yiqing.

Qi Menglin mocked Chen Meiqing for his cowardice. Soon after, Zao Hua went missing while tending sheep near the Mantianling Mine. Her father sought Chen Meiqing’s help. Han Muzhi immediately decided to rescue Zao Hua, though Chen Meiqing worried about causing trouble. Luo Shu volunteered to go undercover at the mine, but Han Muzhi firmly refused, unwilling to let her take the risk.

Qi Menglin offered to accompany Luo Shu, and although Han Muzhi was reluctant, he eventually agreed, warning Qi Menglin to ensure Luo Shu’s safety. Qi Menglin dressed as a ragged refugee, while Luo Shu disguised herself as a shabby, buck-toothed woman. They smeared soot on their faces and pretended to be a destitute couple. Upon arriving at the mine, they saw the cook, Wang Mao, returning with groceries. The two deliberately rolled down a hillside, pretending to be in distress.

Claiming that Luo Shu was newly pregnant and they were starving, they pleaded for Wang Mao’s help. Sympathetic, Wang Mao brought them to the mine. Wang Mao gave them some dry food and told them to leave once they were full. Qi Menglin and Luo Shu claimed they had come to seek refuge with relatives but were now homeless and desperate. Begging for a chance to stay, they promised to do odd jobs.

Wang Mao let them stay for labor work but kept a close watch on their actions. Qi Menglin and Luo Shu worked diligently, gradually earning Wang Mao’s trust. One day, Luo Shu overheard Wang Mao talking in hushed tones with a man called Gou Ge. Although she couldn’t catch much, she heard them mention the White Ant gang. Wang Mao then sent Qi Menglin and Luo Shu to deliver food to the workers.

While doing so, Luo Shu noticed that in addition to the coarse meals prepared for the miners, Wang Mao had made a separate pot of finer food. Luo Shu suspected the better food was meant for the abducted girls. Qi Menglin tried to gather information from the miners and learned that four supervisors were relatives of Qian Dayou. Luo Shu delivered food to the supervisors and recognized one of them as Bai Yue, the first disciple of Xiang Tang.

His real name was Qian Yue. Bai Yue found Luo Shu familiar but couldn’t place her, as she was disguised as the buck-toothed woman. Wang Mao arranged for Qi Menglin and Luo Shu to stay in the woodshed. That night, Luo Shu sketched a map of the mine. Qi Menglin offered to sleep on the floor, giving the blanket to Luo Shu.

Concerned that Bai Yue might recognize her, Qi Menglin suggested that Luo Shu leave while he stayed behind to continue the investigation. Luo Shu, however, believed Bai Yue would not recognize her current appearance. Luo Shu accidentally noticed the rough and scarred hands of Qi Menglin and felt a pang of sympathy, though Qi Menglin brushed it off casually. Late at night, while Luo Shu was sneaking around to investigate, she was caught red-handed by Bai Yue.

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