Good And Evil Episode 7 Recap
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Han Sheng, still angry with Chun Yao, found herself chasing a destiny scroll that had suddenly appeared and flown out. As she pursued it, she stumbled, and the scroll, along with Han Sheng, landed directly into Chun Yao's arms, leading to an awkward moment where they almost kissed. Chun Yao, seizing the opportunity, opened the scroll.
It revealed stories of the River of Forget in Heaven, where gods had imprisoned spirits and Immortal Spring Water had served as a guard for millennia. Chun Yao questioned Han Sheng about her connection to Immortal Spring Water and the River of Forget, but she, a princess of Northland, claimed no knowledge of such spiritual matters.
Observing her peculiar destiny scroll, Chun Yao suspected Han Sheng was no ordinary individual and, despite her protests, prevented her from leaving, bringing her back to Hundred Spirits Lake. Upon her return, Chun Yao instructed Kong Lan to take Han Sheng to her room. Han Sheng initially expressed dissatisfaction with her living arrangements at Hundred Spirits Lake, complaining about meager food and an uncomfortable bed, even throwing a tantrum.
Seeing this, Chun Yao subtly used his magic to transform her room into a luxurious abode, complete with silk screens, carved lamps, and a warm bed, which instantly pleased Han Sheng. However, the satisfaction was short-lived. Wu Shang meticulously calculated the exorbitant cost of the furnishings and other expenses, including a broken bracelet and worn-out clothes.
Even if Han Sheng served as a Spirit Stone for a hundred years at a monthly salary of ten taels, she would still owe thousands of taels. Chun Yao then declared that Han Sheng would become his personal maid to pay off her immense debt, adding a reinforced heart lock on her wrist to prevent any further escape attempts, which enraged Han Sheng.
When she indignantly asked who could have possibly endured being his maid before her, Wu Shang informed her that it was Bai Shan. Alone in his chambers, Chun Yao reflected on his past. He mused over the challenges of recasting the Kunlun Mirror, which required rare components like the Five-colored Magic Lotus, Ice Fire Stone, and the heart's blood of a merfolk.
He lamented his fate, recalling how misfortunes followed him, whether guarding the River of Forget or Hundred Spirits Lake. He yearned for the simple life of a mortal. His thoughts drifted back to Han Sheng's destiny scroll, which recorded his history as Immortal Spring Water and also had the power to stifle his spiritual energy. He wondered if her past life was truly linked to his and if her scroll could foretell his own destiny.
He reached for his tea, instinctively asking why it was cold, only to remember that Bai Shan was no longer there to care for him. As he moved around the room, every corner brought back memories of Bai Shan's thoughtful gestures and soft words, filling him with a poignant sadness. He quietly wished for Bai Shan and A'Su to find peace wherever they now were.
Later, Han Sheng, having settled into her plush new room, drifted into a sleep filled with bittersweet memories. She relived her childhood in the Cold Palace, neglected and suffering from a high fever, listening to the cruel words of a nanny who wished for her death. She longed for her mother to take her away from that harsh existence. In her dream, Charcoal, her beloved cat, jumped onto the bed and comforted her.
Waking with a start, she heard a cat's meow and followed the sound outside to the Spiritual Cocoon Tree by Hundred Spirits Lake. Chun Yao was there and explained that each cocoon held a life awaiting rebirth or an eternal oath. The black cat cocoon, she learned, was preparing for a long sleep, and it was calling its loved one for a final farewell. Han Sheng realized it was Charcoal.
Tears welled in her eyes as she gently held the spirit cocoon, assuring Charcoal that she was well-cared for at Hundred Spirits Lake and would no longer suffer the indignities of the Cold Palace. She blamed herself for Charcoal's death, confessing her weakness. Chun Yao comforted her, urging her to become stronger so she could protect those she treasured, expressing hope that when Charcoal was reborn, Han Sheng would be capable of safeguarding it.
The following morning, Han Sheng, with a surprisingly good attitude, carefully combed Chun Yao's hair and helped him dress. Chun Yao noted her unexpected skill, and she explained that hairstyling was one of her favorite activities. She openly spoke of her difficult past as an abandoned "coffin girl" in the Cold Palace, where she learned to find contentment despite hardship.
Observing Chun Yao's improved mood, she seized the opportunity to request a reward for her diligent service: she wanted to learn magic for self-protection. Chun Yao, suspecting she secretly wished to escape, reminded her of the heart lock on her wrist, and, seeing her lively spiritual fire, agreed to teach her. Chun Yao demonstrated three types of magic: controlling time and space, controlling everything, and self-control.
Han Sheng, eager for freedom, chose the magic of self-control, despite Chun Yao warning her it was the most difficult. Her initial attempts were clumsy, leading her to call out for Chun Yao's help. He, however, simply set a daunting task: she must memorize all the mantras within a week, or go without dinner, all while continuing her maid duties to repay her debt. Han Sheng, exasperated, cursed him as an inhuman devil.
Later, while preparing Chun Yao's meal, a task which involved learning the names of hundreds of dishes and tasting them first as per the cook's instructions, Han Sheng came across a cloaking magic spell in her book. The text indicated it usually required 500 years of experience, but could be achieved by infusing spiritual power into an object and wearing it.
Deciding to try, she served Chun Yao his food, then wrapped herself in a blanket she had imbued with spiritual energy, believing herself invisible. Chun Yao, aware of her trick, feigned ignorance, even acting confused about a petition that had mysteriously fallen to the floor. However, as Han Sheng was about to make her escape, she tripped, revealing herself.
Chun Yao, pretending to suddenly see her, advised her to use a clean blanket next time, as he could "smell the stink" even if he couldn't see her. Mortified, Han Sheng swore there would be no next time and quickly fled. Discussing Han Sheng's magical aptitude with Kong Lan, Chun Yao remarked on her quick comprehension of spells but her poor control, attributing it to a distracted mind.
Kong Lan suggested sending her to the Chanting Valley to cultivate her focus and refine her skills. Chun Yao agreed with the plan. When Kong Lan informed Han Sheng that she was being sent to school, she protested vehemently, believing Chun Yao was simply trying to avoid teaching her.
However, the master of Chanting Valley, Wu Yin, arrived and explained that Chun Yao had specifically requested customized learning for her, praising her intelligence and emphasizing the importance of magic for self-protection. Touched by Chun Yao's unexpected concern, Han Sheng agreed to study there. Wu Yin then instructed his apprentice, Xiao Shan, to take Han Sheng to Si Tong for registration, specifically mentioning that she was "His Lordship's friend" and needed special care.
During registration, Si Tong, who could discern the origin of all spirits, found no record or origin for Han Sheng. Xiao Shan remarked that Han Sheng, like himself, seemed to come from nowhere. Han Sheng was shocked, exclaiming that it was impossible because she wasn't a spirit.
