I Will Never Let You Go Episode 7 Recap
> I Will Never Let You Go Recap
As the Seventh Prince prepared to arrive at Mo Manor, Mo Ruofei instructed Hua Buqi to adopt the demeanor of a refined young lady. However, Hua Buqi, remembering Chen Yu's earlier words, ultimately decided against the pretense and chose to show her true personality to the Prince. Despite the stark difference in temperament from Xue Fei, the Seventh Prince found that Hua Buqi's expressions still evoked memories of Xue Fei.
Later, while Hua Buqi was by the lake picking berries, Chen Yu suddenly appeared as she was about to fall into the water. He intentionally pushed her into the lake in front of everyone, then jumped in to rescue her. As Hua Buqi shivered from the cold, Chen Yu delivered a stern warning, telling her not to harbor any thoughts of entering the Prince's manor, or her luck would run out.
Mo Ruofei, seeing Hua Buqi's plight, quickly ordered hot wine and a cloak. Chen Yu, with a crude gesture, poured the strong wine into Hua Buqi's mouth to warm her and wrapped the only available cloak around her, prioritizing her warmth over his own or his father's comfort. After Hua Buqi returned to her room to rest, Mo Ruofei hosted a banquet for the Seventh Prince and Chen Yu.
The Seventh Prince discerned that Chen Yu had deliberately caused Hua Buqi to fall into the water. During the meal, Chen Yu argued with his father, mentioning his mother's opinion that Xue Fei was weak, and implying that Hua Buqi, having been a beggar, would not be as fragile.
He then directly threatened his father, asserting that if Hua Buqi were to enter the Prince's manor, he would intentionally harm her, just as he had pushed her into the freezing pond. Chen Yu angrily left the table. Recognizing the significant obstacles to bringing Hua Buqi into his own household, the Seventh Prince proposed that she remain at Mo Manor.
Mo Ruofei readily agreed, understanding that Hua Buqi would serve as a valuable hostage, ensuring the Seventh Prince's support for Mo Manor in the future. He decided to formally recognize Hua Buqi as the Second Lady of the Mo family. Mo Ruofei then went to Hua Buqi's room to inform her of his plan to adopt her as his younger sister. Hua Buqi initially refused, expressing her desire to leave the manor and her fears of Chen Yu.
Mo Ruofei insisted, mentioning the Seventh Prince had entrusted her to him and subtly reminded her of the potential imperial consequences of defying the Prince's wishes. He promised her protection and a life of luxury as the Second Lady of Mo Manor, making her a "real daughter of a rich household." Hua Buqi, though still wishing for freedom to find Mr. Zhu and fulfill Uncle Jiu's dying wish, reluctantly agreed to stay, addressing Mo Ruofei as "Eldest Brother."
She requested unrestricted movement outside the manor. Mo Ruofei, being understanding, agreed to take her along when he attended to his businesses and offered to have Jiansheng accompany her if she wished to explore the capital alone, pending his mother's approval. Hua Buqi was secretly pleased, seeing this as an opportunity to eventually find Mr. Zhu. Upon Mo Madam's return to the manor, Mo Ruofei presented Hua Buqi to her.
Mo Madam gifted Hua Buqi a set of exquisite jewelry and sternly instructed the servants to care for her well, accepting her as the Second Lady. Later that night, Hua Buqi, feeling a yearning for her past life with Uncle Jiu and still determined to find Mr. Zhu, decided to secretly explore Mo Manor's layout, planning for a future escape. She unexpectedly encountered the Lotus Robe Knight.
He asked if she regretted not becoming a princess, to which Hua Buqi frankly replied that she had no desire to enter the Prince's manor, fearing for her life, and simply wished for a peaceful existence. Hearing her contemplation of leaving Mo Manor, the Lotus Robe Knight advised her to stay, emphasizing that within the well-guarded manor, she would be safe from those who sought to harm her.
He assured her that Mo Ruofei, despite being a businessman, was not a malicious person and would treat her kindly, even if she ceased to be politically useful to him. Meanwhile, Mo Madam was seen in prayer, with Uncle Mo by her side, attempting to persuade her to let go of past grievances. However, Mo Madam's hatred for Xue Fei, Hua Buqi's mother, remained fierce.
She recalled how her late husband, Mo Baixing, had been infatuated with Xue Fei, leading to Xue Fei's premarital pregnancy and the irreparable breakdown of Mo Madam's marriage. She bitterly remembered Mo Baixing's broken vows and his regret in marrying her, culminating in her ordering the burning of Xue Manor to inflict "heart-wrenching pain" on Xue Fei. Mo Madam recounted how, after Xue Fei's death, Mo Baixing succumbed to lovesickness, refusing treatment and eventually dying, abandoning her and Mo Ruofei.
To appease her enduring hatred, Mo Madam secretly handed Uncle Mo a slow-acting poison, intending for Hua Buqi to die silently three to five years later, after her marriage, ensuring Xue Fei's daughter would pay the ultimate price. She specifically instructed Uncle Mo to keep this plan from Mo Ruofei, fearing his compassionate nature might jeopardize her meticulously planned revenge.
