Dr. Cutie Episode 14 Recap
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Ji Zheng kept vigil by Tian Qi's bedside throughout the night. Meanwhile, General J, without Tian Qi by his side, also endured a sleepless night. The following morning, Sun Congrui arrived at the Ji Mansion, demanding an explanation. He accused Marquis Marvel of allowing a young man to publicly humiliate his son, Sun Pan.
Rumors were spreading that Marquis Marvel and a fair-looking man were seen entering and exiting a restaurant together, engaging in intimate behavior, a scandal that had become common knowledge. Chen Wuyong seized this opportunity to place all blame on Tian Qi, subtly suggesting to Madame Ji that Tian Qi was responsible for bewitching Marquis Marvel. Madame Ji, deep in thought, concluded that for the sake of the Ji family, Tian Qi could not be allowed to live.
Chen Wuyong, outwardly calm, was secretly pleased that his perceived threat was about to be eliminated. Later, Zheng Shaofeng invited Marquis Marvel for drinks, claiming he wanted to publicly affirm Marquis Marvel's normal masculinity. Marquis Marvel was furious about Sun Congrui's slanderous rumors. Zheng Shaofeng suggested that Sun Congrui was likely seeking revenge for his son and trying to implicate both Marquis Marvel and Tian Qi.
Marquis Marvel, however, was more concerned that his brother, General J, might misunderstand his relationship with Tian Qi. He then abruptly left. Madame Ji summoned General J, expressing her concern about Tian Qi's "hoodoo" fate, which she believed made him dangerous to keep around. She mentioned having consulted a fortune teller who confirmed Tian Qi's "harmful to his owner" destiny. General J, feigning compliance, agreed to "get rid of Tian Qi" to ease her worries.
He then subtly brought up Hermit Yuyang, a renowned fortune teller, whom he was scheduled to meet. Intrigued, Madame Ji decided to meet Hermit Yuyang herself. Hermit Yuyang praised the Ji Mansion's auspicious feng shui, then astutely observed Madame Ji's hidden anxieties. He requested Tian Qi's birth details and, after a brief look, declared Tian Qi to have a highly ominous fate.
Concurrently, Sheng Anhuai, following General J's earlier instructions, began leading Tian Qi through the mansion, pretending to take her to an execution ground. Tian Qi, anxious, questioned why General J wanted her dead. Sheng Anhuai confirmed General J's order but ironically suggested beheading her head right then so General J could verify her identity, mocking her fear. Tian Qi began to suspect General J's intentions, wondering if this elaborate charade was a way to save her life.
Just then, Marquis Marvel, having been informed by Chunhua of Tian Qi's impending execution, arrived in a fury, demanding Sheng Anhuai release her. Sheng Anhuai refused, citing General J's direct order. Before a conflict could escalate, Chen Wuyong arrived with a new command from Madame Ji: Tian Qi's life was to be spared, regardless of his alleged crimes, pending further discussion between Madame Ji and General J.
Sheng Anhuai later reported back to General J that everything unfolded as planned, and Madame Ji had indeed intervened. He praised General J's strategic brilliance in preemptively bringing Hermit Yuyang into the mansion, using the very concept of "fate" to counter Madame Ji's attempt to eliminate Tian Qi under the same pretext. General J, satisfied, instructed Sheng Anhuai to escort Hermit Yuyang out of the mansion, warning him never again to deceive people with such fortune-telling tricks.
Hermit Yuyang had explained to Madame Ji that while Tian Qi's fate was indeed "ominous," his elemental affinity (gold) perfectly complemented General J's (water), creating a beneficial dynamic. He argued that keeping Tian Qi by General J's side would enhance General J's good fortune and protect him from calamities. Convinced by this interpretation, Madame Ji swiftly dispatched Chen Wuyong to halt Tian Qi's execution.
After the ordeal, Marquis Marvel, overcome with relief, embraced Tian Qi, confessing his terror during her peril and how the journey to reach her felt impossibly long. He apologized for the embrace due to her "chickenpox." Marquis Marvel's aide, Xu Jing, observing Marquis Marvel's intense devotion, confirmed that Tian Qi was indeed the woman Marquis Marvel had sketched. He noted Marquis Marvel's unusual actions for Tian Qi and realized her identity as the woman he previously met explained his affections.
Marquis Marvel admitted that what began as curiosity had blossomed into a "blazing fire" of love after witnessing her brush with death. Xu Jing warned him of the severe risks associated with Tian Qi's disguise and the difficulties of marrying her. Marquis Marvel, however, vowed not to coerce her, to support her aspirations, and eventually find a way to restore her female identity, after which he could openly pursue marriage.
He strictly cautioned Xu Jing to keep Tian Qi's true gender an absolute secret, even from General J. Xu Jing quietly lamented the complex love story of his discerning master. Still caught in his unrequited love, Marquis Marvel gazed intently at a portrait of Tian Qi. Prompted by Xu Jing, he grew concerned that if General J were to discover Tian Qi's true female identity while she remained in the Ji Mansion, it would inevitably lead to her death.
He pondered how to resolve this situation once and for all, contemplating methods to ensure Tian Qi's safety by getting her out of the Ji Mansion. It was Marquis Marvel's first time falling for a woman, and he was undoubtedly pouring all his emotions into this wholeheartedly. Yet, this affection, he feared, might be destined to be fruitless.
Meanwhile, Tian Qi diligently studied remedies to treat General J's insomnia, meticulously noting down a recipe involving goat heart, rose petals, and saffron, designed to soothe and improve sleep. She expressed her frustration and anxiety about being confined and eagerly wished to return to General J's service. Unbeknownst to her, General J overheard her pleas. He then appeared, playfully chiding her for wanting to return to his side after he had nearly ordered her execution.
Tian Qi, ecstatic, greeted him, declaring her dream had come true. Sheng Anhuai, observing her, remarked on her increasingly refined flattery. General J inquired about her "chickenpox" and whether she was taking her medicine. Tian Qi confessed she was afraid to, suspecting that one of Madame Ji's confidantes was trying to poison her, as Madame Ji seemed to believe all the bad things said about her.
General J reassured her, stating, "Your life belongs to me; no one can kill you without my permission." Tian Qi replied that she wasn't afraid of death itself, but rather of being unable to serve him. General J, noting her quick recovery and eloquence, instructed her not to reappear before him until her face was completely clear, reminding her of her Yunifang Red Box facial cream.
He then questioned why, during her recent crisis, she sought help from Marquis Marvel instead of him. Tian Qi claimed she simply "forgot" and had a "little wish" that General J wouldn't truly kill her. General J left without further comment, leaving Tian Qi puzzled by his "strange" behavior. A few days later, Ding Zhi rushed to Tian Qi, frantically informing her that Madame Ji had sent for her. Ding Zhi worried aloud if Madame Ji regretted sparing her life. Tian Qi, feeling a sense of dread, knew she had no choice but to go, wondering herself if Madame Ji had changed her mind and sought to harm her again.
