Episode Summary
In episode 10 of "Reborn," Qiao Qingyu confirms her cousin, Jing Rui, is responsible for her sister Beiyu's suffering by planting Beiyu's music box in his wedding room and witnessing his terrified reaction. With support from Ming Sheng, she plans her revenge. On New Year's Day, she burns Auntie Qin's diary, which detailed the family's cruelty. Qingyu then devises a plan to expose Jing Rui by hiding letters detailing his crimes in the candy boxes for his wedding guests. On the wedding day, her resolve is hardened when she learns Jing Rui met his fiancée, Xiao Yun, in the same way he met her sister—through dance.
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Reborn Episode 10 Recap: A Wedding, a Trap, and a Terrible Truth
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Date: June 23, 2025
In Episode 10 , Qingyu’s patient investigation into her sister’s death finally zeroes in on a target. Armed with damning evidence and a heart full of resolve, she sets a trap for her cousin, Jing Rui, using his own wedding as the stage for a devastating reveal. While Qingyu prepares for war, Ming Sheng finds a moment of peace and understanding in France, untangling his own complicated family history.
The Recap
The episode opens with the chilling prelude to a trap. As Jing Rui's family bustles about, preparing his home for his impending marriage, Qiao Qingyu slips into his room under the cover of night. She places a single, poignant object on the crimson wedding quilt: the music box belonging to her late sister, Beiyu. To an outsider, the red box on the red blanket is innocuous, but for Jing Rui, it’s a specter from the grave. When he sees it, his face drains of color, his body recoiling in pure terror.
Watching from the shadows, Qingyu feels a cold certainty wash over her. This visceral reaction is all the confirmation she needs. She steps into the room and confronts him directly, asking if he was the one who hurt Beiyu. Jing Rui frantically denies everything, even claiming he wasn't the boy with the blurred-out face in the photograph with her sister. Qingyu simply warns him that every lie has its price. The moment she leaves, a panicked and enraged Jing Rui tears the photo to shreds, but it's too late. He's already exposed himself.
On New Year's Eve, Qingyu receives a holiday greeting from Ming Sheng, who is still in France. She replies with a bombshell: she has found the person responsible for her sister's suffering. She confides in him, admitting that she feels she must do something to avenge Beiyu, even if her plan seems crazy. Ming Sheng’s response is unwavering and immediate. "If we don't do what is right," he texts back, "how will justice ever be served?" His steadfast support solidifies her grim determination.
The next day, on the first day of the Lunar New Year, the Qiao family gathers to honor their ancestors. As her uncle makes a show of grieving for the deceased Auntie Qin, burning offerings with a performance of deep sorrow, Qingyu sees right through the facade. She has read Auntie Qin's diary, a secret record of the psychological torment and oppression the family inflicted upon her, which ultimately led to her mental breakdown and mysterious death. Holding the diary—Auntie Qin's last remaining possession—Qingyu says a silent prayer for her spirit before consigning the book to the flames, burning the painful memories to ash.
Qingyu's plan for justice takes shape when Jing Rui brings his fiancée, Xiao Yun, home for the holidays. Seeing the bride-to-be, blissfully unaware of the cowardly nature of the man she is about to marry, fuels Qingyu's resolve. She needs to expose the truth. After finding the local print shop closed for the new year, she contacts a classmate, Mumu, for help. Mumu quickly delivers multiple copies of a letter Qingyu has carefully composed—a detailed account of what truly happened to Beiyu. Her delivery method is ingenious and insidious: she meticulously folds each letter and tucks it inside the wedding candy boxes meant for the guests. With every box now containing a hidden bombshell, she steps out into the cool, crisp air, her path forward clearer than ever.
Meanwhile, across the world in France, Ming Sheng prepares to return home. His time abroad has been eye-opening. He has watched his mother's quiet, joyful life with her female assistant. He observes the assistant's tender care and the loving glances she shares with his mother, who seems genuinely happy for the first time in years. Witnessing their profound and unspoken bond helps Ming Sheng finally begin to let go of the resentment he has long held against his father, finding a sense of peace.
The day of the wedding arrives, thick with tension. Qingyu spends the morning in the bridal room with Xiao Yun. As the bride gets ready, Qingyu casually asks how she and Jing Rui met. Xiao Yun shyly recounts that they met at a dance performance. The words strike Qingyu like a physical blow. Her sister, Beiyu, also met Jing Rui in the world of dance—a connection that proved fatal. The cruel coincidence sharpens Qingyu’s gaze. Beneath the joyful facade of the wedding, a devastating truth lies in wait, sealed in hundreds of candy boxes, ready to explode.
