I'm a Pet At Dali Temple Episode 18 Recap
> I'm a Pet At Dali Temple Recap
The Crown Prince held Ru Xiaolan, pleading with her to stop being selfish. He revealed a hairpin he had prepared for her, confessing that he had hoped she would eventually reciprocate his feelings. However, with her choosing Qing Moyan, he felt his only remaining path was to protect his mother. His firm grip on Ru Xiaolan frightened her. During the banquet, the Noble Consort, under the guise of offering a toast, instructed Lian'er to serve wine to Qing Moyan.
The wine contained the "Poison Curses Catalyst." Qing Moyan noticed the Noble Consort's unusual demeanor and subtly used his sleeve to cover his cup, pretending to drink. Meanwhile, Lian'er, noticing Ru Xiaolan's absence from the table, quickly informed the Noble Consort. Realizing her plan was compromised, the Noble Consort attempted to excuse herself, claiming to feel unwell from too much wine.
However, Qing Moyan observed her reaction and seized the opportunity to address the Emperor, speaking about the recent desecration of his mother's tomb. He framed it as a peculiar and unsolved case, explaining that unlike typical grave robberies, the tomb now contained no skeleton. The Emperor, intrigued by the strange case and unaware that the tomb belonged to Qing Moyan's mother, encouraged him to elaborate, inadvertently preventing the Noble Consort from leaving.
Ru Xiaolan finally struggled free from the Crown Prince's grasp, intent on helping. Meanwhile, Chang Hen, disguised as a palace servant, entered Lian'er's room and successfully located Prince Qing. As Chang Hen attempted to lead Prince Qing away, she unexpectedly encountered Qing Feng. Qing Feng confronted her for trespassing in the Noble Consort's hall and trying to free a prisoner. He attacked and rendered Chang Hen unconscious.
Initially intending to silence her, Qing Feng discovered a plum blossom birthmark on her body, recognizing it as that of his long-lost daughter, Wan'er. A fire then broke out in the Noble Consort's hall. The Crown Prince's subordinate, Yi Sheng, rescued Prince Qing. Following the Crown Prince's earlier orders, Yi Sheng attempted to kill the now-unconscious Chang Hen to eliminate a witness. However, Qing Feng intervened, claiming the Noble Consort had instructed him to take the maid.
He then quickly left with Chang Hen. Shortly after, Ru Xiaolan and Qing Moyan arrived, learning that Prince Qing had been taken by Yi Sheng and was likely safe. Qing Moyan then prioritized rescuing Chang Hen, instructing Xuanyu to monitor the Crown Prince's actions. The Noble Consort was furious upon learning of Prince Qing's escape, berating her subordinates for their incompetence. As she vowed to handle matters herself, the Crown Prince appeared.
He confronted her, revealing his knowledge of her actions and demanding to know the true reason behind his own poison curse. Realizing she could no longer conceal the truth, the Noble Consort admitted it was her fault that he suffered from the curse. She urged him not to worry, assuring him that she would handle everything and that he should not make emotional choices that could implicate him if the truth were fully exposed.
When Chang Hen regained consciousness, Qing Feng, calling her by her true name "Wan'er," revealed himself as her father, marking an emotional reunion. Qing Feng recounted how they were pursued and separated, and how he only survived thanks to the Noble Consort's help. Chang Hen, overwhelmed with joy at finding her father, assured him she harbored no blame. However, just as they reconnected, Qing Feng's internal poison began to act up, causing him distress.
Meanwhile, Qing Moyan and Ru Xiaolan were actively searching for Chang Hen. Ru Xiaolan, using her heightened sense of smell, detected the scent of patchouli, indicating Chang Hen was nearby. She led Qing Moyan to the outskirts of the city, where they were ambushed by Qing Feng, who had detected Qing Moyan's presence. Qing Feng expressed his intent to capture the King of Poison, believing it would allow him to revive Chang Hen's mother.
Qing Feng then unleashed powerful magic, aiming to kill Qing Moyan to extract the King of Poison from his body. Despite Ru Xiaolan desperately clinging to Qing Moyan's hand, Qing Feng managed to seize him, intending to forcefully remove the King of Poison, a process that would be fatal. As Qing Moyan neared death, Chang Hen suddenly rushed forward, bravely shielding Qing Moyan from Qing Feng's deadly attack.
Qing Moyan was saved, but Chang Hen collapsed into Qing Feng's arms, urging him with her last conscious breath not to help the wicked. Witnessing his daughter sacrifice herself and suffer for his actions, Qing Feng was overcome with deep remorse and finally abandoned his pursuit of Qing Moyan. Qing Moyan, severely wounded and with his internal poison acting up, was in critical condition.
In desperation, Ru Xiaolan transformed back into her cat form and used her own vital energy to heal and revive him. The Noble Consort, who had arrived on the scene, was delighted to see the "Soul-resisting Cat," believing it to be an antidote for her son. She intended to eliminate Qing Moyan and capture the cat, but Qing Moyan, now recovered, quickly overpowered and captured her.
Surprised to discover the Noble Consort was behind the attack, he understood the full extent of the plot. Qing Moyan used the Noble Consort as a bargaining chip to ensure Prince Qing's safe return from the Crown Prince. With the immediate crisis over, Prince Qing finally revealed the truth to Qing Moyan and Ru Xiaolan.
He explained that Qing Moyan's mother, Qing Huan, had sought to eradicate the King of Poison at Xianyang Mountain with Mr. Wusi but was fatally poisoned, her body consumed by the curse. Prince Qing further explained that he had fallen in love with Qing Huan at first sight, but she never married him, instead becoming the Empress. One day, a severely injured and pregnant Qing Huan appeared at his doorstep, pleading for him to save her unborn child.
He agreed to raise the child, but she passed away two days after giving birth. Qing Moyan was stunned to learn that his biological father was, in fact, the Emperor. Qing Moyan then brought the Emperor to his mother's tomb to pay their respects. The Emperor, now realizing he had wronged Qing Huan years ago, deeply cherished his newfound son.
He declared his intention to recognize Qing Moyan and to strip the Noble Consort of her title, reducing her to a commoner for her actions against Prince Qing and Qing Moyan. However, Qing Moyan interceded on behalf of the Crown Prince, stating that the Crown Prince was unaware of his mother's schemes and that his subordinate had saved Prince Qing. The Emperor accepted this, agreeing that the Crown Prince would not be held accountable, and solemnly acknowledged Qing Moyan as his son.
