I Will Never Let You Go Episode 9 Recap
> I Will Never Let You Go Recap
Madam Mo visited Hua Buqi, expressing concern for her injuries and instructing her steward, Yishan, to thoroughly investigate and apprehend those responsible for the attack. Later, Mo Ruofei followed Madam Mo back to her room, immediately confronting her and accusing her of orchestrating the attack. He questioned how she could harm Hua Buqi, who was just a child, and revealed his knowledge of her past order to Uncle Mo to burn the Xue Manor.
Madam Mo was surprised by his awareness but clarified that despite her disdain for Hua Buqi, "that slut's daughter," she would never harm her at such a crucial time. Hua Buqi, she explained, was their family's only hope to appease the Seventh Prince. Realizing his error, Mo Ruofei apologized to his mother. Following this, Mo Ruofei went to the kitchen to treat Qing'er's wound, applying medicine himself.
He showed her great care and concern, regretting that she hadn't mentioned her injury earlier. He rewarded her for saving Hua Buqi and dismissed her from night duty, ensuring she could rest. The next day, Mo Ruofei instructed Jiansheng to investigate Qing'er's background thoroughly, as her arrival in the manor seemed "too coincidental" to be ignored. He also ordered more people to keep an eye on her without her knowledge.
Mo Ruofei mused that the recent attack could have targeted anyone, including himself, Hua Buqi, or even the entire Mo Manor. He expressed regret for bringing Hua Buqi to the capital but affirmed his commitment to keeping her safe within the manor. News of Hua Buqi's injury reached the Seventh Prince, who was furious and suspected Chen Yu. He angrily reprimanded Mo Ruofei for the lax security at the manor.
When his attendant informed him that Chen Yu was still sleeping after a night of drinking, the Prince woke Chen Yu and directly asked if he had sent assassins to injure Hua Buqi. Chen Yu denied any involvement, stating he was content with Hua Buqi remaining as Mo Ruofei's sister and saw no reason to bother her if she didn't bother him.
The Seventh Prince reminded Chen Yu that Hua Buqi was his younger sister and should not be harmed, especially given her difficult childhood. Seeing his father's poor health, Chen Yu volunteered to visit Hua Buqi in his stead, assuring his father he would not harm her as long as she did not reside in the Prince Manor. The Prince agreed, also instructing Chen Yu to ensure Hua Buqi was not mistreated by the Mo family.
At the Mo Manor, Hua Buqi, feeling much better from her injuries, expressed boredom with resting and optimistically speculated that the Prince might move her into his manor. Chen Yu arrived and dismissed the servants. He subtly accused Hua Buqi of faking her injuries to gain the Seventh Prince's attention and warned her against being greedy or trying to move into the Prince Manor.
Hua Buqi vehemently denied his accusations, stating she had no desire to join the Prince's family or live in his manor, having been paid to be the Lady of Mo Manor. She then burst into a theatrical wail, recounting her pitiful past of begging, drinking dog's milk, and enduring frostbite. Chen Yu, feeling remorse, apologized, but Hua Buqi immediately dropped the act, revealing she had tricked him and that she preferred being a Lady over a beggar.
She further provoked Chen Yu by mentioning his mother, which enraged him. He grabbed her throat and, in a fit of pique, snatched her cherished alms bowl. Hua Buqi attempted to chase Chen Yu, but the manor guards blocked her exit, explaining they could not let her leave without Mo Ruofei's order, as he was busy entertaining his cousin. Realizing Mo Ruofei would not risk offending Chen Yu, Hua Buqi decided to retrieve the alms bowl herself.
She tried to climb the manor wall but fell from the ladder and lost consciousness. Meanwhile, in the main hall, Mo Ruofei was greeting his cousin, Yun Lang. A servant rushed in to report Hua Buqi's disappearance following Chen Yu's visit. Mo Ruofei immediately dispatched all available staff, including Yun Lang, to search for her throughout the manor. Elsewhere, Chen Yu, holding Hua Buqi's alms bowl, seemed to show a hint of regret, acknowledging its significance to her.
He decided to keep it for a few days before returning it to Mo Ruofei. He then received a message that Shi, whom he had sent to investigate Mingyue Villa, had been discovered and killed. Chen Yu suspected a secret connection between Yaoling Manor and Mingyue Villa, given their aggressive actions over a mere medicinal shipment to Feiyun Fortress. At that moment, two of Chen Yu's friends arrived.
They discussed the widespread rumors in the capital accusing Chen Yu of being jealous and cruel towards the Seventh Prince's illegitimate daughter, attempting to harm her multiple times, and even orchestrating the ambush at Tianmen Pass. Another rumor claimed the Seventh Prince planned to give control of the Imperial Treasury to Mo Manor as a reward for housing Hua Buqi.
Chen Yu understood these rumors were aimed at his father and that many powerful figures coveted control of the Imperial Treasury. Seeing an opportunity, Chen Yu declared his intention to compete for the position, planning to force Mo Manor to bid a high price and, in doing so, please the Emperor and ultimately serve his own ambitions. Yun Lang, during his search of the Mo Manor, discovered the unconscious Hua Buqi.
He recognized her as the "stinky brat" from the Lin Manor, marveling at the twist of fate that had made her the Second Lady of the Mo Manor. Hua Buqi eventually regained consciousness, explaining how Chen Yu had taken her alms bowl.
Mo Ruofei, both caring and slightly exasperated, advised her against such reckless actions and promised to try and recover the bowl, though he warned her not to be overly optimistic, as to Chen Yu, it was merely "a bowl for begging." To prevent future incidents, Mo Ruofei assigned additional maids to attend to Hua Buqi and cautioned her against wandering the manor.
After Mo Ruofei left, Hua Buqi learned from her maid, Xiuchun, that Mo Ruofei had forbidden her from leaving the manor during the upcoming Lantern Festival, leaving her deeply disappointed. She feigned nausea to avoid taking her medicine, privately lamenting her predicament and worrying about how "Mr. Zhu" would acknowledge her without her cherished alms bowl.
Shortly after, Yun Lang's father arrived at the Mo Manor, furious with Yun Lang for investigating Yaoling Manor without permission and for not returning home for New Year's. Mo Ruofei intervened, offering Yun Lang's father fine wine and speaking on Yun Lang's behalf, explaining his good intentions. Yun Lang's father then confided in Mo Ruofei about a devastating horse epidemic at Feiyun Fortress, which had resulted in significant losses.
He planned to appeal to the Emperor during the Lantern Festival to reduce their horse tribute by two thousand and asked Mo Ruofei to support his plea. He stressed the perilous nature of their merchant profession, likening it to "walking on thin ice," where a single misstep could lead to the execution of their entire clan.
Meanwhile, Ah Fu from the Seventh Prince's manor secretly informed the Emperor that Chen Yu's desire to manage the Imperial Treasury was not the Prince's wish. Having received this intelligence, the Emperor approved Chen Yu's appointment to oversee the Imperial Treasury. The Seventh Prince was enraged upon learning of Chen Yu's new role, viewing it as a distraction from his grander vision.
He had hoped Chen Yu would not be confined to the capital, as he desperately wanted to find Biluotian to help Chen Yu establish his own realm and ultimately achieve control of "the entire world." News of the Seventh Prince's rapidly worsening condition reached Chen Yu, who rushed to his father's side. The Royal Physician explained that the Prince's severe illness, despite taking the Spring Revival Pill, was due to intense anxiety and a cold.
The Seventh Prince, recognizing his limited time, tearfully confessed to Chen Yu that his greatest wish was to bring Hua Buqi back to the Prince's manor. He urged Chen Yu to abandon his pursuit of the Imperial Treasury. However, Chen Yu informed him that the Emperor had already commanded him to oversee the treasury bidding and lead the Lantern Festival Patrol Battalion, though he promised it would be a one-time responsibility.
