Love Between Fairy and Devil Episode 24 Recap
> Love Between Fairy and Devil Recap
Xiao Lanhua confronted Dongfang Qingcang about the plan to marry Xiao Run, Changheng's mortal reincarnation. Dongfang Qingcang denied it was his plan, but Shangque interrupted to announce Xie Wanqing's arrival to propose to Dongfang Qingcang. Annoyed, Dongfang Qingcang intended to refuse, but Xiao Lanhua, using the Heart Curse, forced him to agree to meet Xie Wanqing silently.
Xiao Lanhua then assured Xie Wanqing that Dongfang Qingcang was simply shy and that they had been planning to propose to her as well. She accepted Xie Wanqing's dowry and birth date on Dongfang Qingcang's behalf and suggested exchanging birth dates. Xie Wanqing invited him to a boat trip the following night, hoping he would bring his birth date. After Xie Wanqing left, Xiao Lanhua teased Dongfang Qingcang for his silent compliance.
On their way back, Xie Wanqing noticed Xiao Lanhua's unhappiness. Xiao Lanhua, pretending to worry about a friend, sought advice from Xie Wanqing about a relationship hindered by generational hatred. Xie Wanqing stated that no status should stop someone from chasing true love and that those who give up on their heart's desire for external reasons are foolish. She stressed the rarity of true love and the importance of holding onto it.
As the Heart Curse's effect waned, Dongfang Qingcang was bothered by Xiao Lanhua's apparent preference for Changheng. Despite Changheng being a seemingly foolish mortal, Xiao Lanhua still cared for him. Upset by Xiao Lanhua's previous statement that she did not like him, Dongfang Qingcang asked Jieli for advice. Jieli suggested that girls often say the opposite of what they mean and advised him to replace Xiao Lanhua's Heart-Hidden Hairpin to understand her true feelings.
Later, Shangque, intrigued by Jieli's theory, asked if her statement of not liking him was also a lie. Jieli clarified that she was different, explicitly stating her dislike. She explained that her difficult childhood had made her focus solely on money for security and that she would never love anyone, which saddened Shangque. The next morning, Xiao Run arrived to take Xiao Lanhua on a spring outing.
Dongfang Qingcang tried to stop them, but Xiao Run quickly took Xiao Lanhua away. Xiao Lanhua seemed distracted during the outing, remembering moments with Dongfang Qingcang when seeing sugar cakes, camellias, and the prospect of a boat trip. Dongfang Qingcang, watching from afar, wondered about her mood and decided against using external means to understand her, wanting to genuinely understand her feelings. His Love Tree then bloomed.
Xiao Lanhua continued to be lost in thought, realizing her feelings for Changheng had changed. Xiao Run, believing Xiao Lanhua was his destined partner, gave her a jade pendant that had been with him since birth. As Xiao Lanhua accepted the jade, she saw Dongfang Qingcang storming off angrily and went after him.
Catching up with Dongfang Qingcang, Xiao Lanhua tried to explain, but he was cold and said he had an appointment with Xie Wanqing for their boat trip, upsetting Xiao Lanhua. Dongfang Qingcang, secretly pleased by her reaction, pressed her for a reason. Xiao Lanhua couldn't express her feelings, angering Dongfang Qingcang, who said he didn't need her permission. Meanwhile, Qu Shui, overhearing Jieli and Shangque's conversation, mistakenly thought they were plotting to kill Xiao Run.
He rushed to warn Xiao Run but was hit by a carriage and died. His spirit, Danyin, returned to Shuiyuntian. Lord Yunzhong punished her for helping Changheng escape and tasked her with assassinating Xiao Run to prevent Dongfang Qingcang from releasing his Moon Tribe army. Danyin refused, knowing it would destroy Changheng, but Lord Yunzhong silenced her and forced her to accept the mission.
