A Familiar Stranger Episode 2

Couple fated

Viki has this series in 8 episodes so there will be spoilers if watching the 18 episode version.

The general is honorable. He knew that Shen Qin had been forced and he was willing to take the hit to call things off. There is a flashback and we see the general has a jade pendant of the crown prince. I do not know if they were personally close or if simply mutually respected, but the death of crowned prince has haunted him and he refuses to stop investigating. This is why his father pushed a marriage alliance on him. He wanted his son out of the political machinations of the palace and to keep with national issues through the military and alliance with the prime minister. The louse prince is with the “brother” who irrationally assumed his sister’s death would please him. He thought he was assisting not realizing the extent of Shen Qin’s relationship to the prince. The brother is threatened to be sure nothing happens to his sister or two coffins will be needed.😝 A magistrate has arrived at the general’s door to read a decree. Unfortunately it requires the presence of the couple and he believes Shen Qin has left for good. What actually happened is she was further blackmailed with her sister and to stick around til an heir was produced. She arrives late but timely to receive an honorific title from the emperor. He is reminded of the girl he saved by the same phrasing coming from his new bride. The face does not match the quotes and is puzzling him. He feels the same attraction for Shi Qi as she does for him, but he now finds himself married with no way out. The next day she is signalled by her nemesis to show up at the bidding of the red ties. She sees someone in the pool who has the peach blossom on her shoulder but not the face. She sees her maid dead on the floor and told how she was helped out of a bad situation with brother and maid trying to kill her. She is told she should be thankful.😝 Shi Qi has been surrounded by blood and death since she entered the general’s mansion. The only thing that resonates with her is belief in his character as her savior. That remains unflappable even with all the weird circumstances.The louse prince is trying to win favor by bribing the general. That’s not happening but the treasures are accepted for the border troops. He bumps into Shi Qi with Shen Qin’s face and believes it to be his lover. He now very inappropriately grabs her and is expecting reciprocation to his embrace. Can’t wait to see what Shi Qi does. Episode ends. It is again fast paced covering multiple side stories. These are given with just enough clues to keep them interesting and integrated.

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