Decreed by Fate Episode 12 Recap
> Decreed by Fate Recap
Yue Liweng, the miracle doctor, observed a resilient individual, remarking that they had survived eight types of poison and were remarkably lucky. After seeing the person—Lu Tingxiao—finally succumb to another poison test, he mused about the difficulty others faced in surviving it. Moved by Lu Tingxiao's sacrifice, he finally promised to descend the mountain and go to Boqing Hall to save Wenren Jing.
Believing something had happened to Lu Tingxiao, Wenren Jing declared her intention to find him, frustrated that no one would tell her his whereabouts. Wen Renling tried to dissuade her, but Yu Wanyi interjected, cruelly asserting that Lu Tingxiao didn't want to see Wenren Jing because he was returning to the capital with her to get married, citing a childhood engagement. Wenren Jing vehemently rejected this, demanding Lu Tingxiao tell her himself.
Yu Wanyi sneered that men grew tired of women and urged Wenren Jing to stop pestering him. Wen Renling again offered to find Lu Tingxiao, but Wenren Jing insisted she would only believe it if Lu Tingxiao told her in person. Fed up, Wen Renling sternly told Yu Wanyi she was not welcome at Boqing Hall and ordered her to be escorted out. Later, while out on the street, Wenren Jing encountered Yue Liweng commenting cynically on a wedding procession.
Despite his odd behavior, she offered him money for food and invited him to Boqing Hall for a meal if he was ever hungry, an offer he promised to accept. Meanwhile, Fang Xianxun, impatient for the antidote that Wang Yizhi had not delivered on time, confronted him. He warned Wang Yizhi not to plot any schemes and demanded the antidote immediately, threatening severe consequences. Wang Yizhi, however, requested three days, daring Fang Xianxun to kill him if he disbelieved him.
Fang Xianxun accepted the timeframe and had Wang Yizhi taken away. He then instructed Wang Yizhi's subordinate, Wang Zhen, to bring the antidote within three days to exchange for his master, cautioning Wang Yizhi not to test his patience further. Yue Liweng arrived at Boqing Hall and immediately began to complain about the food, acting rudely and demanding more. His obnoxious behavior annoyed everyone.
As he angrily prepared to leave, he revealed that he was there only because Lu Tingxiao had risked his life to persuade him. Recognizing his importance, Fang Xianxun questioned if he could detoxify the love poison, to which Yue Liweng eventually admitted he could. Fang Xianxun then brought Yue Liweng to Wenren Jing, who had been feeling increasingly cold.
After examining her, Yue Liweng confirmed that Wenren Jing was indeed afflicted by the love poison, which had already permeated her organs. He explained that there was no conventional antidote, but he could offer a temporary solution with rare materials. He listed the required ingredients: a ten-thousand-year ginseng and the Heartless Herb, a legendary plant from the perilous Western Poison Forest, known for being virtually impossible to retrieve due to its deadly inhabitants.
When pressed for alternative solutions, Yue Liweng only demanded food and wine, suggesting it might help him remember other methods. During the commotion, a subordinate of Wang Yizhi frantically inquired about his Young Master's whereabouts. Yue Liweng, in a mischievous tone, claimed Wang Yizhi was dead from poison, provoking an angry response. Fang Xianxun, overhearing this, expressed his frustration, realizing Wang Yizhi had once again lied to him.
Attempting to impress Wen Renling, Liu Zhan offered her a rose and had his dislocated shoulder skillfully reset by her. Concerned for her sister, Wen Renling asked Liu Zhan if he knew where to find a ten-thousand-year ginseng. Liu Zhan then invited Zheng Lin, who was rumored to possess such an item, to discuss its purchase. Zheng Lin boastfully confirmed he owned a ten-thousand-year ginseng, claiming it was unique in the world.
When Wen Renling appeared and urgently requested to buy it, Zheng Lin maliciously speculated that it was for Wenren Jing, implying she had an incurable disease. He then flatly refused to sell it, stating that Wenren Jing's death would be a "win-win situation."
Liu Zhan tried to persuade Zheng Lin to be less heartless, but Zheng Lin twisted his words, suggesting Liu Zhan was merely attempting to curry favor with Wen Renling in hopes of taking over Boqing Hall after Wenren Jing's demise. Despite Liu Zhan's hurried denials and assurances of his genuine desire to help, Wen Renling, hurt and misguided by Zheng Lin's accusations, thanked Liu Zhan curtly and departed.
Observing Wenren Jing's persistent gloom, Fang Xianxun suggested they attend the lantern festival that evening, hoping to lift her spirits. At the festival, he tried to encourage her to enjoy the festive lights, but Wenren Jing remained despondent. Later, Lu Tingxiao, wearing a mask, took Fang Xianxun's place to accompany Wenren Jing. Speaking to the masked figure, Wenren Jing reflected on Lu Tingxiao's sudden disappearance, bitterly concluding that he must be an ungrateful and heartless man.
She then directly addressed the masked person as "Director Lu," signaling that she had seen through his disguise. Lu Tingxiao, now revealed, simply uttered a quiet "Thank you." Back at Boqing Hall, Lu Tingxiao confronted Fang Xianxun about his treatment of Wenren Jing in his absence, but Fang Xianxun retorted that Lu Tingxiao was the one who left without a word. Wen Renling, distressed, informed Lu Tingxiao that the miracle doctor, Yue Liweng, had used him to test poisons.
Lu Tingxiao worried if his presence would exacerbate Wenren Jing's condition, even considering wearing a mask. Fang Xianxun, still hostile, offered to simply kill Lu Tingxiao as a "solution." Wen Renling urged them to return to Wenren Jing, but Lu Tingxiao insisted that Fang Xianxun, as his accomplice in the deception, should also face her. Wenren Jing, still furious, confronted Lu Tingxiao for his disappearance and for lying to her.
She suspected that he was hiding something about an incurable disease she might have. Taking her outside, Lu Tingxiao listened patiently. Wenren Jing, though angry, asked him to promise never to leave her again, to which he readily agreed. As they spent time together grilling fish, Wenren Jing confessed her fear that life was too short and things would be left unsaid or undone.
Lu Tingxiao, realizing she was unaware of the full severity of her illness, apologized for making her worry. Wenren Jing then implored him to be honest with her about any future difficulties, as she would never abandon him, and he reaffirmed his commitment to face everything with her. He showed her a secret wish list she had written, detailing activities they wanted to do together, such as eating osmanthus cakes, flying kites, and kissing.
Lu Tingxiao promised to fulfill every item on the list with her. Soon after, Wen Renling received the much-needed ten-thousand-year ginseng, seemingly a result of Liu Zhan's efforts. Lu Tingxiao and Wenren Jing began to cross items off their wish list, starting with flying kites. While kite flying, Wenren Jing, overcome with emotion, asked Lu Tingxiao to marry her. He happily accepted, stating he had awaited this day for a long time.
He presented her with simple wild flowers, symbolizing his heartfelt proposal. Wenren Jing, touched, accepted, playfully warning him that she would divorce him if he ever treated her poorly. Lu Tingxiao playfully vowed never to give her that chance, declaring his love for his "dear wife" and reminding her of the many adventures still awaiting them on their wish list.
