Believe in Love Episode 21 Recap
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Hua Yinan and Du Ruo discussed Tang Yingying's recent illness, particularly the unsettling tree-like shadow that had appeared behind her during her seizure. They summoned the family physician, who expressed his disbelief, stating he had never encountered a disease that could alter a person's shadow. He suggested that such a phenomenon would imply Tang Yingying was not human. Hua Yinan then questioned the physician about the pill Tang Yingying had taken.
The physician identified it as an ordinary nourishing pill, not a remedy for stomachaches, which puzzled Hua Yinan, as Tang Yingying had recovered instantly after taking it. Determined to understand its effects, Hua Yinan, despite Du Ruo's strong reservations, ingested the pill himself. Although he felt an unusual sensation, the physician's subsequent examination found his pulse to be normal. Hua Yinan speculated that the pill's effects might be specific to Tang Yingying and wondered if her heart condition was relapsing.
He instructed the physician to keep the incident confidential. Tang Yingying, looking pale and weary, met with Song Yan to report on her progress. She informed him that she had learned the hidden room was within the inner courtyard of the library and planned to find a way to obtain the key from Hua Yinan. Song Yan cautioned her to be careful while impersonating Lu Yue'er. Concerned by her appearance, Song Yan asked about her well-being.
Tang Yingying explained that her condition had flared up painfully that afternoon, requiring her to take several pills for relief. Song Yan expressed regret for her suffering, but Tang Yingying reassured him, thanking him for developing the pills that kept her alive. Handing her more pills, Song Yan promised that he had found a cure for her and that she would be fully restored once their current endeavors were complete.
The following day, Hua Yinan waited for Tang Yingying after work and offered her a ride to his mansion. Tang Yingying accepted, secretly viewing this as an opportunity. In the carriage, both mulled over their hidden agendas. Hua Yinan debated how to persuade her to see a doctor, while Tang Yingying sought an excuse to visit his room. Tang Yingying broke the silence, recalling that a previous stomachache had led her to Hua Yinan's bedroom, which had triggered faint memories.
She then confessed that she already knew she was Lu Yue'er, despite her attempts to deny it, and expressed a willingness to accept her past. She believed that revisiting his bedroom, which Hua Yinan confirmed he had kept untouched, might help her recover more memories. Overjoyed, Hua Yinan readily agreed, passionately declaring that Lu Yue'er was his only love. Tang Yingying, moved by his devotion, felt a bittersweet pang, knowing she was not the real Lu Yue'er.
The carriage jolted, causing Tang Yingying to almost fall into Hua Yinan's arms, creating a moment of both familiarity and strangeness between them. Upon their arrival at the Island Lord's Mansion, Tang Yingying initially found nothing familiar in Hua Yinan's room. She noticed Lu Yue'er's clothes and, after confirming they were hers, decided to try them on, hoping to jog her memory.
As she dressed, Hua Yinan, overwhelmed by emotion and seeing her as his beloved Lu Yue'er, embraced her from behind, noting she had lost weight. Tang Yingying, startled, tried to pull away, but Hua Yinan held her gently, asking for a moment to just hug her, apologizing for his intense happiness.
In that embrace, Tang Yingying felt the depth of Hua Yinan's love for Lu Yue'er, yet she reminded herself that she was merely a stand-in and her true priority was Song Yan's mission. She then playfully sent Hua Yinan out of the room so she could finish dressing, warning him not to peek. Alone, Tang Yingying searched for the library key but found nothing. Instead, she discovered a beautiful, broken golden phoenix hairpin.
Pitying its state, she used a red thread to mend it. When Hua Yinan re-entered with the physician, he was deeply touched to see Tang Yingying wearing the repaired hairpin, interpreting it as a symbolic act of destiny, as Lu Yue'er had once angrily broken it. The physician introduced himself, but Tang Yingying, skeptical, doubted his ability to cure her amnesia, given that Song Yan's esteemed doctors had already failed.
Hua Yinan encouraged her, suggesting that different doctors might offer new hope. During the medical examination, Tang Yingying inwardly noted that her unique symptoms—the intense pain during seizures and the tree-like shadow—could not be detected by a pulse check. The physician, finding her pulse stable and normal, declared her to be in good health. When Tang Yingying inquired about her amnesia, the physician asked if it was caused by falling into the sea.
Tang Yingying reiterated Song Yan's explanation: an overdose of anesthesia during cosmetic surgery had damaged her brain. However, the physician suggested her memory loss seemed "more like damage caused by drugs," highlighting the rarity of such a condition. Tang Yingying feigned agreement, attributing it to an accidental overdose during her prolonged unconsciousness in the clinic. The physician acknowledged the possibility but emphasized its unusual coincidence.
Frustrated by the physician's inability to provide a clear timeline for memory recovery, Tang Yingying feigned anger, calling him a "terrible doctor," and stormed out. Gu Xinzhu attempted to stop her, addressing her as "Your Ladyship," but she sharply told him not to use that title as her memories were still lost. Internally, Tang Yingying briefly questioned if her amnesia was truly an accident or if Song Yan had manipulated her, though she quickly dismissed the thought.
Gu Xinzhu then approached her, urging her not to abandon Hua Yinan, stressing his profound love for her and encouraging her to give him a chance. Tang Yingying, though moved, felt bound by her circumstances and helpless. Later, Tang Yingying encountered Du Ruo, who explained he was at the mansion to report on the banquet's preparations since Hua Yinan was not at the Floral House. Tang Yingying noted his rare visits to the mansion.
Learning that he would be departing Flower Island after the birthday banquet, she presented him with a daisy, calling it a "small gift with best wishes" and thanking him for his kindness. When she asked if he knew the flower's meaning, Du Ruo correctly identified it as "unspeakable love." Tang Yingying then offered him some advice, encouraging him to bravely express his feelings rather than keeping them unspoken, warning that otherwise, his unsaid words would turn into lasting regrets.
Meanwhile, Nan Ze presented the fully repaired Wooden Cone to Song Yan, who was ecstatic. Nan Ze explained that he had used nearly all his spiritual power for the repair, with only enough remaining to maintain his human form, thus preventing him from creating more pills. Song Yan, understanding the urgency, instructed them to act swiftly and dismissed Nan Ze to rest.
Later, Hua Yuman informed Hua Yinan that she had found a letter from Nanny Jiang, stating that she had returned to her hometown due to age and illness. Hua Yuman found Nanny Jiang's sudden departure without a farewell strange, and Hua Yinan agreed to send her a pension. However, Hua Yinan also found the situation suspicious, recalling Nanny Jiang had wanted to tell him something important. He detected a strange fragrance on the letter, further deepening his doubts.
Unbeknownst to them, Song Yan's subordinate reported to him that Nanny Jiang had died during interrogation, but not before revealing that a confession was hidden in the library. Song Yan dismissed her death as inconsequential since the location was known, ordering the body to be discreetly disposed of, though he still pondered the confession's reliability.
Later, Gu Xinzhu reported to Hua Yinan that there were no records of Nanny Jiang leaving Flower Island by boat, and Song Yan showed no outwardly suspicious behavior. Still feeling uneasy, Hua Yinan instructed Gu Xinzhu to investigate Yu Feng, noting that he seemed to have changed significantly. Later, Tang Yingying entered Hua Yinan's study, feigning a visit to deliver coconut cake for him to taste as a potential birthday dessert for the Emperor.
Hua Yinan, who had been observing her covertly searching his room, made his presence known. Tang Yingying quickly offered the cake and attempted to leave, but Hua Yinan asked her to stay and eat with him, reminiscing about their shared meals. Tang Yingying maintained a professional distance, asserting that their past was now different. Hua Yinan, asserting his authority, insisted she stay. He then inquired about her work at the Floral House.
She replied that she mostly stayed in the kitchen but had received a map from Du Ruo to familiarize herself with the premises. Hua Yinan reassured her there was no need to rush, suggesting she would stay for at least two years, possibly longer. He then proposed that even if her memories were lost, their marital bond remained.
He offered her the position of his wife once more, promising her control over all the Island Lord's Mansion property and co-ownership of the Floral House. Tang Yingying, intrigued by the offer, asked for clarification: if she became his wife, would she truly be free to visit anywhere and do anything she wished? Hua Yinan confirmed it without hesitation.
