I'm a Pet At Dali Temple Episode 13 Recap
> I'm a Pet At Dali Temple Recap
Ru Xiaolan eagerly observed Chang Hen's efforts, learning that the ghost grass medicine would require three days to complete. Late that night, as Chang Hen was diligently preparing the medicine, a mysterious masked woman knocked him unconscious with sleeping smoke. The same veiled figure then entered Xuan Yu's alchemy chamber, intending to harm her. Meanwhile, Ru Xiaolan, engaged in a quiet activity in her room, utilized her heightened senses to detect the intrusion at Chang Hen's quarters.
She immediately rushed over and confronted the masked woman. Despite her efforts, Ru Xiaolan was unable to overpower the intruder, who managed to escape with the ghost grass. After the incident, Xuan Yu and Chang Hen discussed the situation. Xuan Yu confirmed that while the ghost grass was stolen, the remaining medicine in the pot was sufficient for their needs. Qing Moyan questioned who could have been responsible, given that only a few knew about the ghost grass.
Ru Xiaolan recalled the intruder's general build, stating she was about Ru Xiaolan's height and neither fat nor skinny, suggesting the culprit was a woman. Xuan Yu briefly wondered if it was Mrs. Du, but Ru Xiaolan reiterated that Mrs. Du was confirmed dead. Ru Xiaolan then remembered tearing a piece of cloth from the intruder and noticing a distinct, special odor.
Qing Moyan noted the delicate knitting of the fabric and dispatched Xuan Yu to research its origin and use. Believing the special fragrance she detected on the masked woman was that of a plant, Ru Xiaolan, determined to assist Qing Moyan, diligently searched outdoors for any plants emitting a similar scent. She grew increasingly frustrated when she couldn't locate it. Qing Moyan discovered her efforts, and after she explained her theory about the plant-like smell, he gently touched her head.
He told her to stop meddling and leave the investigation to him, urging her to simply stay put. As Qing Moyan walked away, Ru Xiaolan gazed at his retreating figure, a flutter in her heart, and wondered if this was what it felt like to like someone. The attendant returned to the Consort, delivering the stolen ghost grass and recounting her struggle with Ru Xiaolan, during which she discovered Ru Xiaolan's ability to use Yin and Yang power.
She also presented a spell Ru Xiaolan had used. Examining the spell, the Consort's mind drifted to a past memory, recalling when she and her younger sister had practiced similar Yin and Yang spells. Her sister, focused on marrying the handsome new emperor, was reminded by the Consort of their duty to use their powers to help the monarch.
The Consort recognized Ru Xiaolan's spell as belonging to her own master's lineage, pondering if Ru Xiaolan was taught by her missing sister or was a later disciple of their shared master. She also harbored suspicion, wondering what her long-absent sister might want to take from her this time. Later that night, Ru Xiaolan awoke from a nightmare, deeply worried about Qing Moyan's gu poison reappearing.
She rushed to his room, embracing him tightly and expressing immense relief that he was alright. She offered to stay and keep him company, even noticing his red eyes and asking about his discomfort. However, Qing Moyan, grappling with the onset of his own poison, sternly insisted she return to her room to prevent inadvertently harming her as he had before.
Feeling frustrated and rejected by Qing Moyan's unromantic behavior, Ru Xiaolan fumed, calling him a "stupid pig" and remarking that it was no surprise he didn't have a girlfriend. She then scolded herself for her own "vulgar" thoughts. Unbeknownst to them, Ru Xiaolan overheard a conversation between Qing Moyan and Xuan Yu.
Xuan Yu mentioned that Qing Moyan was scheduled to go to the palace that day, not only to inquire about the mysterious fabric from palace staff but also because the emperor wished to discuss Princess Liu Yang's marriage. Upon hearing this, Ru Xiaolan immediately suspected a matchmaking arrangement for Qing Moyan and stealthily made her way into the palace, determined to discover who he was supposed to meet.
Ru Xiaolan wandered into the Consort's palace by mistake, where she noticed the familiar scent of the intruder on one of the palace servants. When the Crown Prince happened to pass by, Ru Xiaolan asked him about the scent. He explained it was agarwood, a precious wood from the Southern nation, highly valued for its fragrance, often called the "king of incense" due to its rare, centuries-long formation.
When Ru Xiaolan revealed that this was the same smell she detected on the intruder at Dali Temple, the Prince, keen to divert suspicion from the Consort, quickly clarified that agarwood was widely used throughout the palace, including his own East Palace, and by many nobles and traders, thereby expanding the list of potential suspects.
As the Prince tried to give Ru Xiaolan an item, Xuan Yu suddenly appeared and whisked her away, claiming they had urgent matters to attend to. Later, the Consort visited the Prince, expressing her displeasure at his closeness with Ru Xiaolan and reminding him of his royal duties and responsibilities as Crown Prince.
The Prince, looking unhappy, mentioned his own health issues, to which the Consort responded with concern, speaking of her sacrifices for him and urging him to take his medicine. Upon meeting Qing Moyan, Ru Xiaolan immediately apologized for her unauthorized entry into the palace, confessing that she had come to investigate his supposed matchmaking with Princess Liu Yang.
Qing Moyan, sensing her jealousy and secretly pleased, called her a fool and stated he had no intention of marrying Princess Liu Yang. Xuan Yu then further clarified that while the emperor had indeed summoned Qing Moyan to discuss Princess Liu Yang's marriage, it was for a lord from a neighboring kingdom, not Qing Moyan himself. He added that the matchmaking had been temporarily suspended due to Princess Liu Yang's objections.
Relieved, Ru Xiaolan became playfully defensive when Qing Moyan teased her about eavesdropping, explaining her heightened hearing was to blame. Meanwhile, back in his East Palace, the Crown Prince gazed at the cup Ru Xiaolan had used during their drinking session at the inn. He reminisced about a night where, under the influence of alcohol, he had openly confessed his strong feelings for her, expressing his wish for her to enter the palace and remain by his side.
Holding a hairpin he had prepared for her, he sadly realized that she seemed to have no memory of that heartfelt declaration. Finally, Chang Hen completed the medicinal concoction. Everyone watched with bated breath as Qing Moyan consumed the elixir. After checking Qing Moyan's pulse, Chang Hen joyfully announced that at least 90% of the gu poison in his body had vanished, filling everyone with immense happiness.
Ru Xiaolan enthusiastically suggested a celebratory drink, though she was reminded by Chang Hen and Xuan Yu that Qing Moyan's recovering body couldn't handle alcohol. Instead, she offered to prepare a feast of delicious dishes for a celebratory evening. Later, Xuan Yu, acting on Qing Moyan's orders, presented Ru Xiaolan with a beautiful new dress, urging her to change quickly as Qing Moyan was waiting to take them to a fun place.
Overjoyed, Ru Xiaolan promptly donned the elegant attire and primped herself. She then approached Qing Moyan, hoping for a compliment or a reaction to her efforts, but he feigned indifference, leaving Ru Xiaolan deeply disappointed and frustrated by his apparent lack of romantic appreciation. During their celebratory outing, Ru Xiaolan wandered through the bustling stalls alone, while Qing Moyan and Xuan Yu followed behind her with little reaction. As she admired the lively street scenes, Ru Xiaolan couldn't help but fantasize about dancing with Qing Moyan, lost in a daydream of romance.
