I'm a Pet At Dali Temple Episode 15 Recap
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The Crown Prince, upon seeing Ru Xiaolan, asked her to accompany him, stating he had something for her. Qing Moyan immediately interjected, explaining that they had official duties at Dali Temple to attend to after their current investigation. However, the Crown Prince insisted he was asking for Ru Xiaolan's opinion, then subtly questioned if Qing Moyan was intentionally trying to hinder Miss Ru.
As Qing Moyan and Xuan Yu investigated the crime scene, Xuan Yu noted that the attacked maids and guards had fatal slashes to their abdomens but showed no signs of resistance. Qing Moyan observed that the lack of bloodstains implied the attacks were swift and efficient, and questioned why the Young Prince remained unharmed if he was the target, suggesting the assassin might have had another motive or been interrupted.
The Crown Prince soon arrived, pressing Qing Moyan for conclusions and emphasizing the threat to the Young Prince, urging him to do his utmost. Meanwhile, Ru Xiaolan spoke with the Young Prince, attempting to reassure him. She mentioned that Qing Moyan would uncover the truth and even suggested they go kite-flying once the murderer was caught. However, the Young Prince appeared distraught, admitting he was still afraid.
He told Ru Xiaolan that he couldn't stay in the palace any longer, fearing he would be the next victim or be driven mad by the constant threats. He pleaded with Ru Xiaolan to let him reside at Dali Temple for a while, a request Ru Xiaolan agreed to discuss with Qing Moyan.
Back at Dali Temple, Ru Xiaolan tried to convince Qing Moyan to let the Young Prince stay, citing the Young Prince's fear and the ongoing threat from the killer. Qing Moyan was reluctant, arguing that accepting everyone who felt threatened would turn Dali Temple into a shelter for thousands. Ru Xiaolan, however, insisted the Young Prince was a friend and it would be a good deed.
Qing Moyan retorted that in his opinion, the Young Prince did not view her merely as a friend, prompting Ru Xiaolan to playfully accuse him of jealousy. Qing Moyan dismissed the idea, stating there was no need for jealousy since she was "his pet." After the Young Prince settled into his room, he called out to Ru Xiaolan and presented her with a gift. When Ru Xiaolan inquired about its meaning, the Young Prince confessed his feelings for her.
Ru Xiaolan gently declined, revealing that she had a crush on someone who also liked her. The Young Prince, though disappointed, correctly guessed she was referring to Qing Moyan. Unknown to them, Qing Moyan had overheard their entire conversation and felt a surge of happiness. Later that night, a dark force controlled the Young Prince, compelling him to attack Ru Xiaolan. Qing Moyan and Xuan Yu intervened just in time.
As Qing Moyan protected Ru Xiaolan from the Young Prince's assault, his poison curse flared up, causing him to collapse. Qingfeng, the one remotely controlling the Young Prince, was astonished to realize that Qing Moyan was the true host of the King of Poison. He was further shocked when Ru Xiaolan chanted an incantation, demonstrating her knowledge of Yin and Yang magic. Overwhelmed by their combined power, Qingfeng was severely injured and retreated, wondering about Ru Xiaolan's identity.
With the Young Prince stabilized by Chang Hen, Ru Xiaolan explained to Qing Moyan that the Young Prince was under a dangerous manipulation curse, differing from Princess Liuyang’s previous curse by being an artificial, blood-fueled spell intended to control a person directly. Qingfeng, having learned that Qing Moyan harbored the King of Poison, informed Consort Mother. She recalled memories of Lord Qing, Qing Moyan's father, secretly observing Qing Huan during her training.
Connecting these events, Consort Mother deduced that Qing Moyan was Qing Huan's son. Qingfeng then warned Consort Mother that if the Emperor discovered she had orchestrated the murder of his beloved Empress and cursed the Crown Prince, she would face severe repercussions. Qingfeng revealed that the Empress, Qing Huan, was the Emperor's true love, and Consort Mother had eliminated her out of jealousy.
Angered by the reminder, Consort Mother, known as Qing Xia, lashed out at Qingfeng for daring to use her given name. She reminded him that her assistance to him was based on old affections and threatened him if he pushed his luck. Qingfeng, undeterred, reiterated that the Emperor's wrath would be inescapable if her crimes were exposed. Their tense conversation was secretly overheard by the Crown Prince, who began to piece together fragments of the past.
When the Young Prince regained consciousness, he was horrified to learn he had killed his own servants. Believing he had committed the murders, he was overcome with fear. Qing Moyan reassured him that he was merely a victim of manipulation. The Young Prince then recounted that a eunuch and a mysterious doctor had visited his bedroom to examine him and prescribed medicine, after which he lost all memory.
Ru Xiaolan examined the medicine residue and confirmed it contained burned charms, indicating a curse rather than medication. Recognizing this as an inside job, Qing Moyan ordered Xuan Yu to investigate the eunuch and doctor. After Qing Moyan reported the incident to the Emperor, a full investigation was ordered. Consort Mother was alarmed to hear the news.
Her maid quickly assured her that the implicated eunuch, Luo Feng, had been eliminated, and all evidence was destroyed, ensuring Consort Mother's involvement remained hidden. Consort Mother expressed regret for not eliminating the Young Prince earlier and immediately ordered the elimination of Lord Qing as well. Later, the Crown Prince paid Consort Mother a visit.
Feigning concern, she inquired about his health, only for the Crown Prince to subtly accuse her, hinting at his knowledge of her past misdeeds, including his own poisoned state. Guilt-ridden, Consort Mother feared he knew the full truth, but the Crown Prince, having made his point, decided not to press his mother further and diffused the conversation. Early the next morning, Ru Xiaolan visited the Young Prince in the palace to ensure his safety, feeling relieved to see him well.
To save face after his rejected confession, the Young Prince attributed his declaration of love to his manipulated state, restoring their friendship. Upon learning of Ru Xiaolan's visit to the Young Prince, Qing Moyan grew visibly frustrated and waited impatiently for her at Dali Temple. When Ru Xiaolan returned, she was overjoyed to see how concerned he was for her.
Meanwhile, Chang Hen and Xuan Yu, delving into ancient texts and various "Yin Yang" themed novels, uncovered critical information about Qing Moyan’s condition. Chang Hen revealed to Qing Moyan that the poison curse within him was indeed the King of Poison, an incurable affliction. She explained that he had survived because it was a mother-to-fetus transmission: his mother had been cursed, passing it to him during birth.
While this prevented immediate death, it meant Qing Moyan would suffer from the King of Poison for his entire life. Stunned by this revelation, Qing Moyan immediately went to Lord Qing's mansion, demanding answers about his mother. Lord Qing, clearly reluctant to speak of the past, initially dismissed his questions, but Qing Moyan pressed him, stating that he knew the poisonous curse came from his mother.
