Love Between Fairy and Devil Episode 20 Recap
> Love Between Fairy and Devil Recap
Jieli, eager for enjoyment, announced they were in Changle Fang, the mortal world's pleasure district, and their first stop was the famous Feixian Pavilion. Lady Xie Wanqing was scheduled to perform there that day, but entering required a special invitation. Dongfang Qingcang, posing as a wealthy man, was naturally generous. He paid a hefty sum and successfully gained entry for his group. Inside the bustling Feixian Pavilion, Xiao Lanhua was shocked to spot Changheng.
Seeing he had no immortal aura, she deduced he was also undergoing a mortal tribulation. She immediately grew uneasy, fearing that if Dongfang Qingcang discovered him, Changheng would be in grave danger. To prevent a confrontation, Xiao Lanhua quickly pulled Dongfang Qingcang to a seat to watch the performance. Soon, the beautiful courtesan Xie Wanqing ascended the stage and began her magnificent dance. She held a butterfly, twirled it, and then released it.
Instead of flying away, the butterfly danced gracefully around her. Xiao Lanhua inadvertently discovered a Hellfire mark on the back of Xie Wanqing's neck. She immediately realized that Xie Wanqing was the mortal reincarnation of the Chidi Woman, the former God of War. Looking at Dongfang Qingcang, she understood he had known this all along. Unsure of his true intentions but certain they were hostile, Xiao Lanhua resolved to protect the Chidi Woman.
She quietly touched her hair, checking if her heart-hiding hairpin was still there. Dongfang Qingcang noticed her gesture and her distractedness, but when he questioned her, she feigned a stomachache. From the conversations of others, Xiao Lanhua learned that Changheng's mortal identity was Xiao Run, the second son of the Xiao family and Lu City's most notorious playboy. Various nobles offered extravagant gifts to Lady Wanqing.
Jieli, ever enthusiastic about wealth, expressed her delight at the sight of money and treasures. Xiao Run then presented a royal red coral tree, a priceless imperial gift, which made him the chosen guest of Lady Wanqing for the night. Concerned that Dongfang Qingcang might get a clear look at Xiao Run, Xiao Lanhua hastily pretended that her Bone Orchid was missing. Dongfang Qingcang, sensing her unusual behavior, offered to magically summon it.
Xiao Lanhua stopped him, reminding him that using magic in the mortal realm could harm mortals. At her insistence, Shangque joined her in the search for the "missing" Bone Orchid. Xiao Run entered Xie Wanqing's private chambers and reminded her of their childhood betrothal. However, Xie Wanqing, whose family had been disgraced and its women forced into prostitution ten years prior, was unwilling to revisit the past.
Her madam, Tongyun, urged her to accept the marriage for the wealth and status the influential Xiao family could provide. Xie Wanqing refused, stating her heart was not in the frivolous world of courtesans and that she and the playboy Xiao Run were not the same kind of people. She dismissed Xiao Run, instructing Tongyun to return the coral tree.
When Tongyun worried about her future, Xie Wanqing cryptically declared she had her own plans and had already found the "best choice" in her heart. Xiao Run's servant, Cricket, found him, reporting that his father had discovered the stolen coral tree and was enraged. His father subsequently beat him severely for stealing a royal gift to impress a courtesan.
Xiao Run remained unrepentant, arguing that he was being filial by taking the tree his father worshipped obsessively and that marrying Xie Wanqing to honor a past promise would prevent the Xiao family from being seen as snobs. His father, furious at his twisted logic, cut off his allowance. Later, Cricket questioned Xiao Run's true desire to marry Xie Wanqing, noting his lack of romantic interest.
Xiao Run praised Xie Wanqing's noble character and revealed that since childhood, he had dreamt of a celestial fairy with an aura similar to hers, wondering if they were truly destined. Outside Feixian Pavilion, Xiao Lanhua complained of being exhausted from walking all day. Dongfang Qingcang offered to carry her, which she quickly refused. Jieli then playfully asked Shangque to carry her, causing him to flee.
Xiao Lanhua confronted Dongfang Qingcang, asking if his earlier statement about the Bone Orchid being "priceless" contradicted his past declaration of no affection between them, questioning which statement was the lie. She then stated that if he were to attack Shuiyuntian, he would become her enemy. She then asked him why he wasn't angry.
She pointed out his changed behavior: in the past, he would have exploded in rage at her defiance, but now he remained calm, even when she challenged him or "lost" the Bone Orchid. She genuinely asked if he was truly not mad. Later, Shangque found Dongfang Qingcang sitting silently and asked what was on his mind. Dongfang Qingcang admitted to being distracted and unable to concentrate, especially regarding Xiao Lanhua.
He found himself unable to get angry at her, even wishing she would provoke him. He noted her change from being constantly noisy to now seemingly wanting to avoid him, which left his ears quiet but his heart troubled. Shangque confessed to experiencing similar symptoms. Xiao Lanhua confided in Jieli, confirming that Xiao Run was Changheng undergoing his mortal tribulation. She expressed her deep concern for his safety, urging Jieli not to reveal this to Dongfang Qingcang.
She then shared her belief that Xie Wanqing was the Chidi Woman's reincarnation and that Dongfang Qingcang's motive was to acquire her primordial spirit, a plan that would undoubtedly be detrimental to Shuiyuntian. They learned that the upcoming Lantern Festival was prophesied to be the night Xie Wanqing would meet her destined lover, Xiao Run.
At the same time, Dongfang Qingcang confirmed with Shangque that it was the night of the Lantern Festival, and he asserted his intention to find the Chidi Woman and personally witness her tribulation. Back in Lu City, the streets buzzed with activity for the Lantern Festival. Jieli excitedly pulled Shangque away to explore, leaving Xiao Lanhua and Dongfang Qingcang alone. Xiao Lanhua attempted to get the truth from Dongfang Qingcang about his plans, but he evaded her questions.
He then bought her a flower for her hair. Dongfang Qingcang then noticed a Cuju toy, which triggered a painful memory of his father. As he became lost in thought, Xiao Lanhua suddenly disappeared. Meanwhile, Xiao Run was at a gambling den, having lost all his money. He strong-armed his servant, Cricket, into giving him his last coins, only to lose them immediately. Desperate, he bet his precious jade, despite Cricket's pleas.
After losing again, Xiao Run impulsively grabbed the jade and fled, with the gamblers and Cricket in hot pursuit. Elsewhere, Xie Wanqing sat alone, appearing melancholic. She dismissed her maid's suggestions to join the lively festival, admitting she was waiting for something, though she didn't know what. Suddenly, she heard a distinct flute melody from a distance. In that moment, she realized this was what she had been waiting for. Unbeknownst to her, the flutist was her former disciple, Rong Hao.
