Destiny of Love Episode 5 Recap
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Qiao Manman was startled when she heard the command from the Imperial Consort, but Fu Chengjin remained calm and even claimed that Qiao Manman’s medical skills were beyond doubt, saying that in three days, she would be able to cure the Consort’s chronic headaches. Fu Chengjin began to question the Baihui acupoint that Qiao Manman had just mentioned. After returning to the prince's residence, he deliberately asked her where the Baihui point was. Qiao Manman looked flustered.
When Fu Chengjin said it was located at the top of the head, and she had told the Consort it was at the back of the neck, she quickly claimed that she had meant a different homophonous point. After Qiao Manman left, Fu Chengjin carefully looked through medical books and confirmed that the Baihui point was indeed at the top of the head. He found this suspicious and immediately asked his subordinate Jiutian to help with some tasks.
Soon after, Fu Chengjin invited Qiao Manman for tea and asked which plants were most commonly found in Xilin. Qiao Manman’s mind was in turmoil—she had no idea what her “country” was known for. Thinking on her feet, she blurted out the name of a plant she didn’t even know herself, barely covering up the matter for now. A Li Ya's body gradually recovered, but her memory had yet to return.
Still thinking she was Ji Mo’s wife, she began earnestly acting the part. Seeing her “husband” writing every day, she enthusiastically volunteered to become his promoter, saying she would spread his words through storytelling. Qiao Manman had a lingering worry in her heart—she wasn’t a real doctor, so how could she treat the Imperial Consort’s headaches? The anxiety even followed her into her dreams.
One night, she dreamed of the Imperial Consort furiously accusing her of deceiving royalty, terrifying her so much she couldn’t sleep all night. To ease her worries, she unconsciously went outside to clear her head. At this time, Fu Chengjin had already discovered that Qiao Manman was not the real A Li Ya. But as for who she truly was, he still didn’t know. Nonetheless, he didn’t want to act rashly—after all, his legs weren’t really disabled.
If Qiao Manman was willing to cooperate with his plan, her true identity didn’t matter. Fu Chengjin met the troubled Qiao Manman in the courtyard but did not expose her secret. Instead, he subtly hinted that if the Imperial Consort was also faking her illness, then using poison to counter poison might work. Qiao Manman took the hint, and her mind lit up—she finally figured out how to handle the Consort.
In great spirits, she noticed countless fireflies twinkling around the courtyard. Delighted, she started catching them and made little lanterns. The evening breeze was cool and gentle. Fu Chengjin watched Qiao Manman joyfully catching fireflies, and found her utterly charming. Since the death of his mother, there hadn’t been another woman by his side as lively and clever as Qiao Manman. Fu Chengjin felt something stir in his heart.
That night, lying alone in bed, he couldn’t help but recall every moment he had seen her over the past few days. He began to find her quite intriguing. On the day they were to treat the Imperial Consort, Fu Chengjin accompanied Qiao Manman to the Consort’s residence. As expected, Qiao Manman had tricks up her sleeve. She began treatment with a high-temperature herbal bath. The Imperial Consort couldn’t bear it, so Qiao Manman switched to large acupuncture needles.
Seeing the huge silver needles, the Consort’s scalp tingled in fear and she immediately claimed that her illness was completely cured, saying there was no need for further treatment. To thank Fu Chengjin, Qiao Manman began paying attention to his dietary preferences. She even went out of her way to ask the maidservants for advice and carefully noted all the foods Fu Chengjin enjoyed.
