I'm a Pet At Dali Temple Episode 8 Recap
> I'm a Pet At Dali Temple Recap
Ru Xiaolan was walking when she saw a young boy attempting to hang himself. She quickly intervened, preventing his suicide and urging him not to take his own life. The boy, who introduced himself as Yu Jingqi, expressed his gratitude for her rescue. He admitted he had been contemplating suicide for a long time and had finally mustered the courage. When Ru Xiaolan asked why, he confessed that life in the palace was difficult, and he felt he lacked freedom.
Ru Xiaolan introduced herself as a medical officer from Dali Temple. Soon after, guards appeared, searching for the boy. Ru Xiaolan tried to intervene, but the guards addressed the boy as "Young Prince," revealing his royal identity. Ru Xiaolan, surprised, formally greeted him. The Young Prince asked her to keep his suicide attempt a secret, then explained his plight. His mother died giving birth to him, and his father died in battle.
Although the Emperor kept him in the palace because of his royal bloodline, everyone despised his existence and wished he would disappear. He felt constantly restricted, with everyone telling him not to cause trouble or reveal himself, and to live peacefully and quietly. He realized the guards were not worried about him, but rather feared he would create a negative impact on the royal family.
Ru Xiaolan consoled him, saying he had done nothing wrong and should not grieve over others' opinions. The Young Prince felt trapped, comparing himself to a bird in a cage that thinks flying is a disease. Ru Xiaolan sympathized deeply and promised to invite him to fly a kite the next day. He was hesitant, fearing the Emperor's anger, but Ru Xiaolan assured him that she would take responsibility and that Qing Moyan would help her explain.
When Qing Moyan arrived, he immediately apologized to the Young Prince, assuming Ru Xiaolan had caused trouble. However, the Young Prince interceded, praising Ru Xiaolan for her help and reminding her of their kite-flying promise. As they left, Qing Moyan questioned Ru Xiaolan about her agreement with the Young Prince. She confirmed her promise to fly a kite with him, which angered Qing Moyan.
He chastised her for constantly interacting with royal family members and reminded her that he had not given her permission. He declared her his pet, asserting that she needed his permission for everything she did and everywhere she went. Ru Xiaolan complained about his possessiveness, feeling he wouldn't allow her to have any friends.
Qing Moyan retorted, asking if having him wasn't enough, and warned her that getting involved with the royal family was dangerous and could lead to her death. He advised her to stay by his side so he could protect her. Despite Qing Moyan's warnings, Ru Xiaolan was determined to fulfill her promise.
Late that night, she stayed up to make kites for the Young Prince, explaining that her grandfather taught her that every encounter is fate, and one should act on their thoughts to avoid regret. As she worked, she presented Qing Moyan with a peach wood charm she had crafted, meant to ward off bad luck, despite having injured her hand in the process. She insisted he wear it, saying it would protect him in her place.
Meanwhile, Mrs. Du received a message, noting the Imperial Consort's growing anxiety and continuous requests for ghost grass. Mrs. Du, who was in league with the Imperial Consort, intended to use five-color stones to create an eternity pill for her, believing that once she obtained the stones, she would no longer need to deal with the consort.
She suspected that a previous servant, Zhi'er, had left a five-color stone at Dali Temple and ordered her subordinates to retrieve it, as a single stone would not suffice for the eternity pill. She also ordered them to bring her a pretty young girl. In another part of the palace, the Imperial Consort expressed concern for the Crown Prince's health, noting that only one root of ghost grass remained.
She worried the supply wouldn't be enough if the Crown Prince's condition worsened. Frustrated by Mrs. Du's lack of response, the Imperial Consort worried Mrs. Du might be breaking their agreement and ordered a final warning to be sent, emphasizing the matter of the Crown Prince's life.
A subordinate of the Crown Prince overheard this conversation, realizing that Mrs. Du supplied the ghost grass and had an agreement with the Imperial Consort, suggesting she knew something about the Crown Prince's illness. He then dispatched someone to Qingshui Village, where Mrs. Du resided, to investigate. The next day, Ru Xiaolan and the Young Prince successfully flew the kite she had made, delighting him immensely.
Even Qing Moyan appeared, and Ru Xiaolan playfully asked if he was upset for not being invited. She shared a personal anecdote about being an orphan and mocked for her grandfather being a demon hunter, showing her empathy for the Young Prince's feelings of isolation. The Young Prince, pleased with the day, gave the kite to Ru Xiaolan and they promised to play together again before he returned to the palace.
Qing Moyan noted the Young Prince's fondness for Ru Xiaolan, to which she proudly agreed. Later, Qing Moyan and Ru Xiaolan went shopping. Ru Xiaolan, captivated by a doll that she said resembled Qing Moyan, asked him to buy it. He found the doll ugly but bought it anyway after she insisted. She then enthusiastically requested grilled fish, her favorite, having him buy her three portions.
As she ate, some fish got on her face, and Qing Moyan gently wiped it away, leading to a moment of shared laughter. Ru Xiaolan's feline instincts emerged when a small dog startled her, causing her to instinctively jump into Qing Moyan's arms. He chided her for being so scared of a dog, to which she admitted her genuine fear. That night, Ru Xiaolan, unable to sleep, was surprised when Qing Moyan gave her the doll she had admired earlier.
She teased him, calling him romantic, but he dismissively stated it was merely a toy for his pet. As a shooting star streaked across the sky, Ru Xiaolan excitedly urged Qing Moyan to make a wish, explaining that in her world, wishes made upon a shooting star come true. He declined, stating he had no wish. She began to share her wish—to be happy with him every day—but Qing Moyan abruptly turned and left without listening.
Later, Ru Xiaolan slept soundly, clutching the doll Qing Moyan had given her, while in his own room, Qing Moyan gazed at the wooden charm she had made for him, a faint smile on his face, muttering that she, who couldn't even protect herself, wanted to protect him. In the middle of the night, Qing Moyan's poison suddenly flared up. Ru Xiaolan, sensing his distress, immediately called for help.
Ignoring Chang Hen's warning that approaching Qing Moyan was dangerous, Ru Xiaolan insisted that she was the only one who could save him. She embraced him, and in a desperate attempt to heal him, Qing Moyan kissed her, absorbing her essence. His condition stabilized, but Ru Xiaolan transformed back into her cat form. Chang Hen and Xuan Yu, witnessing the transformation, realized Ru Xiaolan was the perfumed cat.
Chang Hen explained to Qing Moyan that he had recovered by absorbing Ru Xiaolan's life essence. However, he warned that Ru Xiaolan's essence was finite, and if it were to be completely depleted by repeated use to save him, her life would end. Xuan Yu later observed that Ru Xiaolan, now a cat, had a severely decreasing body temperature due to the loss of energy, and covered her with a blanket.
