Catch Up My Prince Episode 13 Recap
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Zhao Chen Yi expressed his intention to help the Yu family clear their names, after which he wished to leave the capital with Lu Ranran to live a peaceful life, a prospect she gladly accepted. He presented her with a beautiful gardenia hairpin, explaining that the flower symbolizes eternal love and commitment, a gift he had envisioned since he first placed a white flower in her hair.
As they shared a kiss, Zhao Chen Yao and Zhao Chenxuan observed them from a distance, both feeling a sense of disappointment. Later, Lu Ranran consulted Qin Shou about her mission progress. She learned that a "jealousy score" was now being tracked alongside favorable impression, and it could also contribute to her mission's success. Both Zhao Chen Yao and Zhao Chenxuan had gained jealousy points after witnessing her with Zhao Chen Yi.
Although Qin Shou suggested making them jealous could speed up her return to her own world, Lu Ranran, recalling unpleasant experiences from past game scenarios where characters became possessive or angry, decided against deliberately manipulating anyone's emotions, preferring to complete her mission honorably. Lu Ranran prepared some fish balls and minced shrimp. When Zhao Chen Yao visited, she offered him some, and he found them delicious, even suggesting she teach his attendant the recipe.
However, he then noticed the gardenia hairpin in her hair, snatched it away, and called it cheap and unsuitable for her. He pressed her on whether "Old Four" (Zhao Chen Yi) had given it to her and if she had feelings for him. Before she could properly respond, Zhao Chen Yao, visibly angered, stormed off. Lu Ranran then went to Zhao Chen Yi, who welcomed her warmly.
He playfully asked her to assess his calligraphy, then teased her about complimenting him. As he pretended to nap, Lu Ranran discovered his collection of drawings and poems. Among them were lines expressing a desire for their hearts to be united and a vow to protect her from harm, particularly from the feud with the Xu Family.
Moved by his words, she leaned in to kiss him, but he revealed he wasn't asleep, teasing her about trying a secret kiss before tenderly kissing her himself. She called him arrogant but was clearly pleased. That evening, Zhao Chenxuan was heavily intoxicated and heartbroken after witnessing the kiss between Lu Ranran and Zhao Chen Yi. He repeatedly asked if she had fallen in love with his Fourth Brother, lamenting that she had seemed happy with him too.
His attendant tried to coax him to rest, but Zhao Chenxuan climbed onto the palace rooftop in his despair. Concerned for his safety, the attendant summoned Lu Ranran. Upon her arrival, Zhao Chenxuan immediately jumped down, expressing how much he missed her. He confusedly confessed his affection and asked if this was "reciprocal love," to which Lu Ranran, playing along with his drunken state, gently urged him to go back and dream.
The next morning, Lu Ranran found Zhao Chenxuan suffering from a severe headache. She insisted he drink a hangover soup, refusing to be swayed by his pleas for stories. After reluctantly consuming it, he promised not to drink excessively again and then earnestly asked her not to get married "first." Lu Ranran, amused, assured him she had no plans for marriage and threatened to ignore him if he continued to drink like that.
He asked if she could visit him that night, but she replied she might not have time. Later, Lu Ranran visited Yun Zhu, who was straining her eyes with needlework. Lu Ranran brought her homemade "sandwiches" – a novel food that Yun Zhu enjoyed. Lu Ranran then performed a "walnut moxibustion" on Yun Zhu's eyes, explaining it was an eye protection secret from her master and fun to do.
Yun Zhu noted Lu Ranran's cheerful mood, and Lu Ranran confessed she was always happy when they were together. Meanwhile, with Zhao Chen Yi's birthday approaching, the Crown Prince brought up Zhao Chen Yi's request for a fief to the Emperor. The Emperor acknowledged Zhao Chen Yi's desire for a life outside court and his inability to resolve the ongoing feud with the Xu Family.
Given the Crown Prince's improving health, the Emperor felt it was time to grant Zhao Chen Yi freedom and then suggested it was time to consider his marriage. The Crown Prince mentioned that Zhao Chen Yi seemed to favor "Lu Ren Jia," praising her intelligence, popularity, and exceptional medical skills, despite her humble background. The Emperor, while recognizing her qualities, remarked on her low status but ultimately entrusted the Empress with handling the children's marriages.
A report then arrived announcing General Li's victorious return. Zhao Chen Yi waited in Lu Ranran's room. When she arrived, she offered him leftover sandwiches. Intrigued by the unusual food, he shared them with her on a boat. She explained their convenience for travel, and he playfully called her "full of crazy ideas." He then reminded her of a "kiss owed" from their last time there, and they shared another intimate moment on the boat.
As they parted, Zhao Chen Yi lingered, asking what delicious food she would make next and if she needed anything. Lu Ranran, internally wishing for his favorable impression score to increase, truthfully replied that she had everything she needed. The Empress, having learned that Zhao Chen Yi had rejected her chosen noblewomen and preferred Lu Ranran, spoke with the Emperor. She subtly expressed her disdain for Lu Ranran, calling her a "cheap maid."
She then suggested that Zhao Chen Yao, being older, should marry before Zhao Chen Yi and proposed General Li's second daughter, Li Lingwei, as a suitable match, highlighting her combat skills and shared history with Zhao Chen Yao. The Emperor approved. The Empress then arranged a meeting between Zhao Chen Yao and Li Lingwei. Li Lingwei, a martial artist who had served with her father on the frontier, made a strong impression on Zhao Chen Yao, who admired her strength.
The Empress urged Zhao Chen Yao to escort Li Lingwei around the imperial garden, overriding his attempts to decline. During their walk, they encountered Zhao Chen Yi. Zhao Chen Yao introduced Li Lingwei, and Zhao Chen Yi acknowledged having met her before. Zhao Chen Yao then promptly left Li Lingwei in Zhao Chen Yi's care. Li Lingwei, harboring a past resentment against Zhao Chen Yi due to her sister's infatuation and subsequent suffering because of him, was unimpressed.
After Zhao Chen Yi sent her a gift of fox fur, she instructed her attendant to investigate any girls he particularly cared about. Upon learning about "Lu Ren Jia," the physician girl, Li Lingwei tore up the gift, her determination to confront this new rival solidified. The Empress continued to champion Li Lingwei as a match for Zhao Chen Yao, even attempting to orchestrate a moment where Zhao Chen Yao would present Li Lingwei with a hairpin.
However, Zhao Chen Yao confirmed the hairpin wasn't for her, and Li Lingwei, with a pointed comment about its crude craftsmanship, implied his lack of sincerity. The Empress then presented Li Lingwei with an elaborate golden hairpin herself. Li Lingwei later expressed her disinterest in such delicate accessories, preferring a treasured sword, and asked where she could find Zhao Chen Yi.
Zhao Chen Yi, meanwhile, was discussing Lu Ranran with his attendant, musing about her "crazy ideas and mischief" while acknowledging her dedication. He compared her to "buried treasure" that was interesting to unearth. Li Lingwei soon appeared at the Lake Heart Pavilion where Zhao Chen Yi was taking tea. She engaged him in a confrontational conversation, criticizing his comfortable life and lack of remorse, especially compared to the harsh realities of the frontier.
When Zhao Chen Yi offered her anything she desired, Li Lingwei chillingly replied, "The life of the person you love." As Lu Ranran arrived to check on Zhao Chen Yi, offering to play shuttlecock, Li Lingwei deliberately tripped Lu Ranran. Zhao Chen Yi swiftly caught Lu Ranran in his arms, a scene Li Lingwei watched with cold intensity.
