Episode 21 recap: Xu Cheng Feng proposed to Shen Dan Qing.
Du Ying Er believes that Luo Ai Lian deceived Shen Zi Shan with sweet words and tricks, and that Miao Shen Yi helped switch their identities. It is even possible that the real Shen Dan Qing was killed by Luo Ai Lian. Luo Xue Er went to Yi Qin Wang and openly stated that the current Shen Dan Qing is the real Luo Ai Lian. If it can be proven that Luo Ai Lian and Xu Cheng Feng are colluding, it could help Yi Qin Wang turn the tide.
Luo Xue Er sent someone to find Luo Shuang Shuang, who was almost discovered, but was ultimately found and taken away by someone sent by Shen Dan Qing. Luo Shuang Shuang thought that Shen Dan Qing wanted to harm her, but Shen Dan Qing explained that they came to save her and it was because they promised Zhou Shi to help Luo Shuang Shuang. Luo Shuang Shuang couldn't understand why her mother let Shen Dan Qing come to save her.
Du Ying Er found Luo Xue Er and told her that Shen Dan Qing's actions during the wine testing were exactly the same as what Luo Xue Er had described. Luo Xue Er asked Du Ying Er to arrange a meeting with Shen Dan Qing at the theater, where she would test Shen Dan Qing again.
The next day, Du Ying Er arranged for Shen Dan Qing and Shen Zi Shan to come to the theater to watch a performance. Shen Dan Qing saw the fire and became fearful, recalling everything about the sea of fire, and fainted with a palpitation. Shen Zi Shan quickly took Shen Dan Qing away from the theater. Behind the room, Luo Xue Er heard Shen Dan Qing calling out "Bin Er" in his unconscious state, confirming that Shen Dan Qing was indeed Luo Ai Lian.
Upon learning that Shen Dan Qing was ill and unconscious, Xu Cheng Feng hurried to the Shen family to visit him. Shen Zi Shan saw Xu Cheng Feng and specifically asked him to help take care of Shen Dan Qing.
Du Ying Er confirmed Luo Ai Lian's identity and intended to report it to the authorities. She even suspected that the real Shen Dan Qing was also killed by Luo Ai Lian. Luo Xue Er stopped Du Ying Er from reporting to the authorities, as she believed they lacked concrete evidence and needed to proceed cautiously. She would continue to search for evidence. Luo Xue Er instructed Du Ying Er to continue acting in front of Shen Dan Qing and cautioned her not to tell anyone about this matter.
Qin Biaoshi found the elder of the Xiao family, and Shen Dan Qing learned about the past of the Xiao family from him. It was now enough to prove that the Xiao family's fortune was squandered by Mr. Xiao himself, and Luo Ji Da was even the benefactor of the Xiao family. Shen Dan Qing wanted Luo Xue Er to confess to the officials and clear Luo Ai Lian's name.
On the other hand, Luo Xue Er also wanted revenge on Shen Dan Qing. She handed a packet of powder to Du Ying Er, claiming that although the powder was harmful, it was not lethal. She instructed Du Ying Er to put it in Shen Dan Qing's daily medication. Luo Xue Er planned to use this to coerce Luo Ai Lian into confessing. When Luo Ai Lian was in unbearable pain, she would be forced to confess. In order to avenge Du Ruoshan, Du Ying Er ultimately agreed to Luo Xue Er's proposal.
Luo Xue Er learned that Shen Dan Qing's condition had worsened and the Shen family was in chaos. Furthermore, Du Ying Er had arranged to meet her at the wine cellar that evening. Luo Xue Er didn't suspect anything and arrived at the Dan Qing Winery, only to be surprised to find Shen Dan Qing standing before her.
Shen Dan Qing revealed that they had known all along that Luo Xue Er would use Du Ying Er to plot against them. Previously, they had exposed Luo Xue Er's malicious intentions to Du Ying Er. The medicine Luo Xue Er gave to Du Ying Er was actually poison, and she had intended to use Du Ying Er's hand to kill Shen Dan Qing.
Shen Dan Qing exposed Luo Xue Er's malicious intentions and manipulation, but Luo Xue Er only saw Du Ying Er as her pawn. Du Ying Er, realizing she had been used by someone she trusted, confronted Luo Xue Er and slapped her in anger.
Shen Dan Qing confessed that they had caused the downfall of the Xiao family by making Mr. Xiao addicted to drugs and squandering their fortune. Luo Ji Da had bought the winery at a high price to save the Xiao family. Despite the evidence from the Xiao family's account books and their old servant's testimony, Luo Xue Er refused to believe the truth.
Shen Dan Qing stated that they would send Luo Xue Er to the government office the next day to confess her crimes, considering it as their last bit of mercy as an older sister. Du Ying Er, feeling guilty, apologized sincerely to Shen Dan Qing now that she knew the truth.
Late at night, servants from the Xiao family took Luo Xue Er away from the Shen family. Knowing that Shen Dan Qing wouldn't let her go, Luo Xue Er decided to seek the protection and advice of Yi Qin Wang, hoping to turn the situation around and deal with Shen Dan Qing.
Luo Xue Er sought an audience with Yi Qin Wang at the palace and specifically informed him that the current Shen Dan Qing was an imposter pretending to be Luo Ai Lian. If they could prove the collusion between Luo Ai Lian and Xu Cheng Feng, it might help Yi Qin Wang turn the tide.
Yi Qin Wang saw through Luo Xue Er's plan to use him to kill Shen Dan Qing and, in anger, ordered her to be drowned in the lake. Luo Biaoshi witnessed Luo Xue Er's death in the lake and informed Shen Dan Qing about it. Shen Dan Qing had always treated Luo Xue Er as a true sister, but it was Luo Xue Er who destroyed their sisterly bond. Now, Luo Xue Er had silently died, leaving Shen Dan Qing with complex emotions.
Luo Xue Er met her demise in the lake, and Shen Dan Qing achieved her desired outcome. Although she made Zhou Yinian and Luo Jizhou pay the price, and Luo Shuang Shuang had gained some understanding, she didn't expect everything to end this way.
Xu Cheng Feng vowed not to give up on restoring Luo Ai Lian's reputation, no matter how difficult it might be. Shen Dan Qing believed that perhaps this was the arrangement of fate, and she no longer insisted on clearing Luo Ai Lian's name. Xu Cheng Feng had hung a wishing plaque for Luo Ai Lian when he thought she had died. Now he brought Shen Dan Qing to find the plaque, which read, "May Luo Ai Lian have purity and happiness in the next life, peace and joy." Xu Cheng Feng still had a chance to weather the storms with Shen Dan Qing and bring her purity, peace, and joy.
Xu Cheng Feng expressed that whether Shen Dan Qing was Shen Dan Qing or Luo Ai Lian, he would treat her with the same sincerity because she was his only beloved. Xu Cheng Feng proposed to Shen Dan Qing, and they expressed their hopes for the future, envisioning a happy life together. Shen Dan Qing accepted Xu Cheng Feng's proposal, grateful to have met their soulmate in this lifetime.
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