Decreed by Fate Episode 15 Recap
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Lu Tingxiao and Fang Xianxun were still recuperating from their recent ordeal, though they continued to bicker. Doctor Yue confirmed that most of the toxins had been cleared from their bodies, but due to damage to their meridians, they would require several more days of rest despite their strong constitutions.
Wenren Jing explained that Doctor Yue had transferred the love poison from Lu Tingxiao to Fang Xianxun, who was only saved by the Heartless Herb he himself had previously risked his life to retrieve from the West Kingdom's Poison Forest. Fang Xianxun, disgruntled, expressed his annoyance at having gone through so much only to save Lu Tingxiao. The two men further teased each other about their injuries and recovery process, causing a touch of embarrassment for Wenren Jing.
Meanwhile, a young master, accompanied by his servant, admired an umbrella. The servant suggested that after the young master’s significant sacrifices, a woman referred to as Miss Ling would surely be moved to marry him. Soon after, the young master, who was Director Liu, met Miss Ling. She thanked him for his assistance, offering to repay his great kindness by either marrying him or helping him reclaim his Yinshu Pavilion. Director Liu became visibly flustered, denying the need for marriage.
His servant continued to tease him, questioning his courage, which only caused Director Liu to become more agitated. Later, Wenren Jing attended to Lu Tingxiao, feeding him bitter medicine. Fang Xianxun playfully joined in, feigning a desire for the medicine, before Doctor Yue led him away to change his dressing. Lu Tingxiao then confided in Wenren Jing, sharing a heartfelt wish for a simple life where they and Fang Xianxun could all be matchmakers, free from conflict.
He then revealed that the Yugou Token Wenren Jing found belonged to Fang Xianxun, exposing Fang Xianxun as Lin Xie, General Wuchang of the North Kingdom. Lu Tingxiao explained that as the Nation-protecting General of the South Kingdom, he had to consider the worst possibilities, including the risk of Lin Xie being a spy. While he hoped Lin Xie was trustworthy, he vowed not to tolerate any betrayal.
Lu Tingxiao soon sensed he was being followed and confronted Qin Zhao, who had been impersonating an official named Song Zhisu. Qin Zhao confirmed her cover was blown and revealed her true purpose: she was sent by the Emperor with an imperial edict for Yin Sishen (Lu Tingxiao's real identity) to assist in capturing Lin Xie. Qin Zhao insinuated that Lu Tingxiao was too close to Lin Xie.
Lu Tingxiao vehemently denied this, reminding her that his father-in-law had died fighting the North Kingdom. He accepted the imperial edict, declaring that his pursuit of Lin Xie was purely for revenge and not to aid Qin Zhao, whom he accused of opportunism. Qin Zhao's subordinate questioned the necessity of Lu Tingxiao's involvement, to which Qin Zhao cunningly replied that it was better to let Lu Tingxiao and Lin Xie fight each other.
That evening, everyone—Lu Tingxiao, Wenren Jing, Fang Xianxun, Doctor Yue, and Miss Ling—gathered to drink and make wishes under the shooting stars. Fang Xianxun and Lu Tingxiao went to fetch more Immortal Drunk. Unbeknownst to the others, North Kingdom agents were preparing to assassinate Lu Tingxiao. During the ensuing festivities, Fang Xianxun seized an opportunity to slip away and enter Lu Tingxiao's room. Lu Tingxiao, who had anticipated this, confronted him.
Fang Xianxun admitted he was ordered by his king to kill Lu Tingxiao. Wenren Jing then confronted Fang Xianxun, expressing her deep disappointment and sense of betrayal, especially after he had risked his life to obtain the Heartless Herb for her. Fang Xianxun, now fully embracing his identity as Lin Xie, coldly confessed that he had killed Lord Lian, Wenren Jing's father, years ago.
He revealed his true intention was to exploit Wenren Jing's affection to infiltrate the South Kingdom for intelligence, a plan that was disrupted by Lu Tingxiao's presence. Devastated by this confession, Wenren Jing, in a fit of rage and grief, stabbed Fang Xianxun, causing him to plummet from a cliff. Qin Zhao's subordinate, believing Fang Xianxun was dead, reported the situation to her. Qin Zhao ordered them to go back and report.
However, it was revealed that Fang Xianxun had faked his death using a special soft sword and a hidden blood pack, a clever ruse advised by Doctor Yue. He successfully stole the Deployment map of the South Kingdom's frontiers. Fang Xianxun, now Lin Xie, reported to his North Kingdom subordinates, acknowledging his failure to kill Lu Tingxiao but highlighting the acquisition of the more critical map. He was then ordered to return to the North Kingdom.
Later, Wenren Jing found an item Fang Xianxun had discarded near the cliff, holding onto hope that he was still alive. Lu Tingxiao, while expressing his concern, also wished for Wenren Jing not to worry about other men. They discussed returning to the capital, with Lu Tingxiao teasing Wenren Jing about their marriage. Their conversation was interrupted by Doctor Yue, who burst in to announce that many people had gathered at the door and Miss Ling was struggling to hold them back.
