I'm a Pet At Dali Temple Episode 10 Recap
> I'm a Pet At Dali Temple Recap
After mysterious assassins attacked Qing Moyan, leaving behind a distinctive dark weapon, he instructed Xuan Yu to investigate the clue. Xuan Yu reported that the guards outside were injured by a dart tipped with Ma Fei San, a substance used to induce unconsciousness. Qing Moyan then tasked Xuan Yu with inquiring at local drug stores about recent purchases of this substance. Xuan Yu's search for Ma Fei San proved fruitless, as the medicine was rarely stocked.
However, the apothecary unexpectedly informed him that Ghost Grass had been sighted in Qingshui Village, a piece of news that greatly excited Xuan Yu. Shortly after Xuan Yu departed, the apothecary shed his disguise, revealing himself to be an assassin whose true purpose was to lure Qing Moyan to Qingshui Village. Qing Moyan, along with Xuan Yu and Chang Hen, discussed the journey to Qingshui Village to find the Ghost Grass.
They decided to keep Ru Xiaolan in the dark about their plans, with Chang Hen explicitly agreeing, "If she knows, she will screw it up." Ru Xiaolan, however, overheard parts of their conversation from a distance, understanding only that they were planning a trip to Qingshui Village and intended to conceal it from her. She pondered, "What exactly are they hiding from me?"
As Qing Moyan and his entourage prepared to depart, Ru Xiaolan stubbornly clung to the carriage, insisting that he take her along. Qing Moyan tried to send her home, stating it was "none of your business" and ordering Xuan Yu to take her away, but Ru Xiaolan stood her ground, declaring, "I want to go with you guys."
Meanwhile, the Crown Prince learned of Qing Moyan's destination and found it too coincidental, given that Mrs. Du was also in Qingshui Village. Suspecting a deliberate arrangement, he decided to accompany Qing Moyan. Noticing Qing Moyan's reluctance to include Ru Xiaolan, the Crown Prince actively invited her to travel with him, offering, "Miss Ru, how about coming with me to Qingshui Village?" He later assured her, "on this trip, let me take care of you," which stirred Qing Moyan's jealousy.
Princess Liu Yang, having heard of Qing Moyan's journey, secretly followed them. She was soon discovered by Ru Xiaolan. Liu Yang explained to Qing Moyan, "Brother Moyan, I heard you wanted to go to Qingshui Village. I couldn't sleep all night because I was worried. I'm worried that you'll get hurt." Qing Moyan tried to persuade her to return, emphasizing the danger of the journey. However, Liu Yang retorted, "Why can she go and I can't?"
before demanding to take the carriage meant for Ru Xiaolan, arguing, "why should a princess ride a horse while a servant takes the carriage?" Qing Moyan, given her noble status, ultimately had to allow her to join their expedition. Observing Qing Moyan and Princess Liu Yang engaged in pleasant conversation, Ru Xiaolan grew indignant. She pulled the Crown Prince aside, suggesting they set up tents together, reminiscing about doing "many fun things" like that "outside of school."
When they reached a body of water, Ru Xiaolan feigned fear, telling the Crown Prince she felt "a little afraid of water" and wanted to go back. The Crown Prince, understanding her aversion to water, offered to prepare something to help her "avoid water" and temporarily left. Qing Moyan, seeing Ru Xiaolan standing by the water, recognized her feline instincts taking over, signaling her desire to catch fish. He approached her, asking, "What are you doing here?
Don't you really consider yourself a cat?" He then skillfully used a spear to catch fish for her. Fascinated by his method, Ru Xiaolan asked for the spear, wanting to try it herself. During their playful struggle over the spear, Ru Xiaolan accidentally cut her hand. The Crown Prince, who had only briefly left to retrieve a kite for Ru Xiaolan, returned to witness her and Qing Moyan's interaction, causing him considerable disappointment.
Later, he tended to Ru Xiaolan's injury, applying medicine he said Qing Moyan had given him for her. Ru Xiaolan thanked him, noting he always appeared when she was in trouble, but the Crown Prince suggested he wasn't the one she should truly thank. He then advised her to rest while he arranged for fish to be grilled and guards for their camp.
The Crown Prince then confronted Qing Moyan, questioning his motives for seemingly pushing Ru Xiaolan towards him despite Qing Moyan's own feelings for her. Qing Moyan firmly denied any trickery, warning the Crown Prince, "If you dare to hurt Miss Ru, I will not let you get away with it."
As the group continued their journey, Xuan Yu described Qingshui Village as having winding mountains like a lion's profile, a secluded location known for its strange and rare plants, and a grim reputation for people not returning. The path ahead proved difficult, forcing them to abandon their horses and carriages to proceed on foot. Along the way, they encountered a woman being pursued by a man.
Without hesitation, Ru Xiaolan rushed to intervene, calling out to the others, "Why are you just standing here? Hurry up and help her!" Qing Moyan warned her not to act rashly, and just as she was about to be harmed, he intervened, saving her. He later admonished her for acting without considering her own safety, reminding her that he was the one who helped locate the hidden attacker. They took refuge in a nearby dwelling.
When the rescued woman regained consciousness, she introduced herself as Bing'er, a singer from Qiang Lefang. Ru Xiaolan, recalling that Mrs. Du adopted girls from Qiang Lefang, asked why Bing'er was in such a state. Bing'er revealed that the truth was far from comfortable; Mrs. Du "doesn't treat us like her adopted children" and begged Qing Moyan to save her and her sisters, implying their dire situation.
Meanwhile, Mrs. Du learned from her subordinate, Fu Quanshan, who had failed to capture Bing'er, that Qing Moyan and his group had arrived. Fu Quanshan specifically mentioned "an unusual girl" among them who could detect his location and "knows Yin and Yang." Mrs. Du, undeterred, declared that she would eradicate all of them, seize the five-color stone, and personally extract "the blood inside the girl's body."
The growing closeness between Qing Moyan and Ru Xiaolan did not go unnoticed, causing vexation for both the Crown Prince and Princess Liu Yang. Liu Yang openly complained to the Crown Prince about Ru Xiaolan always clinging to Qing Moyan, to which the Crown Prince agreed, calling Ru Xiaolan an "inferior servant who really doesn't know the rules." Xuan Yu returned with a wild rabbit, suggesting they wouldn't have to eat dry food that night.
Bing'er offered to clean and cook the rabbit. The Crown Prince mentioned seeing Qing Moyan with Ru Xiaolan, further fueling Liu Yang's displeasure. Qing Moyan investigated the dark weapon used by the men pursuing Bing'er, confirming it was identical to the one used by the assassins who attacked him at Dali Temple. He suspected Mrs. Du was manipulating events.
He shared his findings with Ru Xiaolan, explaining that the claims about the women's comfortable lives were a deception orchestrated by Mrs. Du. In a moment of deep vulnerability, Qing Moyan embraced Ru Xiaolan, confessing his fear, "Have you ever thought that. . . you are someone who will leave? If I really can't be with you. . . then what can I do?"
Ru Xiaolan, understanding that this was the underlying reason for his previous coldness, responded, "Is this the reason that. . . you asked me to leave?" They held each other in a tender embrace.
