Under the Moonlight Episode 33 Recap, Plot

> Under the Moonlight
> Under the Moonlight Recap

Liu Yiqing felt that Han Muzhi was not suited for a major position, so he urged Liu Wan to break off the engagement with him. Liu Wan firmly refused. She valued Han Muzhi’s talent and understood that he had resigned because he didn’t want to become corrupt in the dark world of bureaucracy. She declared that she would marry no one but Han Muzhi. If her father, Liu Yiqing, insisted on calling off the marriage, she would become a nun.

Liu Yiqing was speechless with anger. Luo Shu, Lian Shu, and Qi Menglin disguised themselves and returned to Taiyuan. They arrived at the Qi residence under the cover of night and saw that the entrance was heavily guarded. Fearing detection, they decided to leave immediately, but they were spotted. They quickly fled, but the two pursuers chased them relentlessly. Eventually, they were cornered in a dead-end alley, and the pursuers held a knife to Qi Menglin’s throat.

Fortunately, Sun Qian arrived just in time to save him. Eager to learn about his family’s situation, Qi Menglin asked Sun Qian for news. He learned that his father and family had been escorted to the capital. Luo Shu vowed to help Qi Menglin find evidence to clear his family’s name. Sun Qian advised caution, noting that Taiyuan was now under Liu Yiqing’s control.

It would be difficult, if not impossible, to overturn the case and clear the Qi family’s name. Qi Menglin was determined to restore his family’s honor at any cost. Qin Yi had set a trap, but despite his efforts, Qi Menglin, Luo Shu, and Lian Shu had still not been caught. He scolded Peng Cheng angrily. Lian Shu took Luo Shu and Qi Menglin to a house where they had lived as children.

The house had been abandoned for many years and was in disrepair. Qi Menglin felt guilty for not caring for Lian Shu enough, and vowed to repay him in the next life. Luo Shu, worried about being discovered, urged Lian Shu to keep everything as it was while they settled in. Qi Menglin couldn’t understand where things had gone wrong. He retraced everything from the beginning, trying to find the mistake.

He had wanted to help Luo Shu solve her problems, but instead, he had made things worse and involved his family. He deeply regretted his actions. Luo Shu encouraged him to stay strong and quickly uncover the truth. Qi Menglin felt trapped in a scheme. He had successfully retrieved two ships of military grain from the military camp, but when they were sent to Linfen, they were replaced with rice husks.

That very night, the military grain warehouse was burned down, and his father, Qi Zongdu, was blamed for negligence in defense. Qi Menglin suspected that someone was working behind the scenes—everything seemed too coincidental. From the beginning, only Lian Shu, the grain warehouse clerk, the local commander, and Lian Qi knew about the plan. He couldn’t figure out where things had gone wrong.

Qi Menglin sent Lian Shu to find a cart and ships, and he forged a delivery document, secretly going to his father’s study to stamp it with an official seal. But he was caught by the guards. Qi Menglin tried to cover up, but they didn’t believe him and wouldn’t let him leave. Lian Qi arrived and quickly convinced the guards to let them go. Qi Menglin asked Lian Qi not to tell Qi Yanjin or Qi Zongdu about this.

Qi Menglin brought the forged document to the military camp. The grain warehouse clerk and the local commander recognized the document as a forgery but dared not oppose Qi Zongdu. They reluctantly allowed the grain to be distributed, and Qi Menglin successfully loaded the military grain onto the ships. Luo Shu suspected Lian Qi the most, but Qi Menglin felt it was impossible—Lian Qi was the most trusted person by Qi Yanjin.

Liu Wan reviewed Han Muzhi’s resignation letter and immediately went to Linfen to persuade him. She had long realized that Han Muzhi was not an ordinary man; he had lofty ambitions. She encouraged him not to be discouraged and to courageously face the darkness of the bureaucracy. Liu Wan returned the resignation letter to Han Muzhi. He was moved to tears, and he realized that it wasn’t Liu Yiqing who had chosen him, but Liu Wan herself.

Liu Wan admitted that she had recognized Han Muzhi’s talent and had supported him before her father, Liu Yiqing, who had initially opposed the marriage. Liu Wan had insisted on Han Muzhi, and her father had reluctantly agreed. After Liu Wan left for Linfen, Liu Yiqing was troubled and went fishing by the river, braving the heavy rain. Zhao Daren tried to offer advice, but Liu Yiqing, feigning illness, wrote a letter urging Liu Wan to return home.

Liu Wan went to bid farewell to Han Muzhi, and he admitted he had misunderstood her in the past. He thanked her for her understanding, and he vowed to fight against the corruption in the bureaucracy. Liu Wan knew the road ahead for him would be difficult, but she promised to support him fully. Han Muzhi escorted Liu Wan to the dock, where she gave him a pouch she had embroidered herself as a token of love.

They said a tearful goodbye. Qi Menglin, now a fugitive, dared not show himself and sent Lian Shu to gather information. Lian Shu learned from Sun Qian that the grain warehouse clerk had mysteriously died. Luo Shu and Qi Menglin sensed something was wrong, so they went to the grain warehouse clerk’s home that night.

They found a large sum of money and a handkerchief embroidered with the words "Yu Chun Ru Yan" (a reference to a woman named Ru Yan from Yu Chun Tower). Suddenly, Qin Yi arrived with his men and surrounded Luo Shu and Qi Menglin. He threatened to destroy the Qi family completely and demanded that Luo Shu marry him. Luo Shu, having seen through Qin Yi’s true nature, flatly refused.

Qin Yi offered a deal—if she married him, he would spare Qi Menglin’s life. Qi Menglin resolutely rejected the offer. At Qin Yi’s command, his men began to beat Qi Menglin mercilessly. Luo Shu swore not to yield, insisting that she would die alongside Qi Menglin if necessary. Qin Yi ordered the beatings to continue. Just then, Qi Yanjin and a group of masked, black-clad men descended from the sky.

Their martial arts skills were formidable, and they quickly overwhelmed Qin Yi’s men, forcing them to flee. Qi Yanjin rescued Luo Shu and Qi Menglin. Furious that his plan had failed, Qin Yi swore to fight Qi Menglin and Qi Yanjin to the end. He summoned the three girls he had adopted and vented his anger on them. Liu Wan hurried home, only to find Liu Yiqing unharmed. She realized that her father had purposely tricked her into coming back.

Liu Yiqing had guessed that Liu Wan had taken Han Muzhi’s resignation letter. Liu Wan admitted that she had returned the letter to him, confident that Han Muzhi would not easily back down. Liu Yiqing was furious, shouting angrily. Qin Yi arrived to see Liu Yiqing, and Liu Wan quickly made an excuse to leave. Qin Yi, attempting to flatter Liu Wan, received only her indifference.

Upon learning that Qi Yanjin had rescued Qi Menglin, Liu Yiqing was deeply disappointed in Qin Yi. Qin Yi promised to capture Qi Menglin as soon as possible. Liu Yiqing threatened him, and Qin Yi nervously agreed. Qi Yanjin took Qi Menglin and Luo Shu to Tianlong Mountain, where they settled at a residence at the foot of the mountain.

Episode 32 Recap

Episode 34 Recap

Related Posts