I'm a Pet At Dali Temple Episode 9 Recap
> I'm a Pet At Dali Temple Recap
After Ru Xiaolan saved Qing Moyan by sacrificing her essence, causing her to transform back into a cat, everyone realized her true identity. The following day, she reverted to human form, but remained unconscious and weak. Chang Hen reported that Miss Ru's breath was stable and her strength was gradually returning, which explained her transformation. However, her recovery timeline was uncertain, potentially taking anywhere from a day to years to fully regain consciousness.
While in her coma, Ru Xiaolan murmured Qing Moyan's name, expressing her fear of him dying. Observing her, Qing Moyan silently acknowledged her concern, lamenting that he only brought her harm when she was near him. Soon after, Qing Moyan's venom flared up, causing him intense pain. Xuan Yu and Chang Hen rushed to his side, offering medicine, but it seemed insufficient.
Desperate, Chang Hen suggested waking Ru Xiaolan to help, but Qing Moyan adamantly refused, declaring he would rather die than hurt her further. He then instructed Xuan Yu to take him away. To protect Ru Xiaolan from the dangers associated with his condition, Qing Moyan ordered Chang Hen to inform her that she must leave Dali Temple within two days of waking, with a new residence prepared by Xuan Yu.
Upon hearing this, Ru Xiaolan was heartbroken and confronted Qing Moyan, demanding an explanation. He coldly stated she was unsuitable for Dali Temple, citing the daily dangers, cruelty, and nefarious characters, claiming such potential threats were beyond a young girl like her. Ru Xiaolan argued that she was perfectly capable as a medical officer and reminded him that he once needed her to cure his poison.
Qing Moyan retorted that he no longer needed her, falsely claiming to have found another way to cure his venom. Hurt, Ru Xiaolan questioned her worth to him, asking if she was merely to be discarded when no longer useful. She defiantly declared she would not leave. After she stormed off, Qing Moyan instructed Xuan Yu to take her to the prepared house the following day.
Alone, Ru Xiaolan muttered to herself, calling Qing Moyan ugly and reiterating her refusal to depart. When Ru Xiaolan still resisted leaving, Qing Moyan personally confronted her, reiterating his demand that she depart. When she asked if he would still force her away even though she had only him, he coldly stated that Xuan Yu would arrange her new residence and reminded her that she was a human, not a pet.
Feeling deeply used, Ru Xiaolan then demanded the five-color stone that Qing Moyan had previously promised her, stating she would not leave until she received it. After he relented and handed over the stone, he asked if she would leave now. The next day, Qing Moyan awoke to find that Ru Xiaolan had indeed gone, leaving him with a profound sense of loss.
Xuan Yu accompanied Ru Xiaolan to her new residence, asking if the room was satisfactory and presenting her with a large bag of money for her expenses, offering more if needed. Though initially defiant, Ru Xiaolan accepted the money after realizing it could buy many fish, and Xuan Yu departed. Reflecting on her inability to return to Dali Temple, Ru Xiaolan decided to focus on her immediate needs.
While wandering, she learned from Sis Hong Ling about Mrs. Du of Qingshui village, a wealthy widow who annually selected ten adopted daughters on her birthday from Qian Lefang, requiring them to possess superior appearance and talent. Intrigued, Ru Xiaolan decided to try her luck, despite the high standards. She then noticed a peculiar mark on the carriage drivers transporting the women to Mrs. Du's, which piqued her suspicion.
Meanwhile, Xuan Yu reported to Qing Moyan that Ru Xiaolan was settled, though she appeared disappointed. Qing Moyan asked about the money and even inquired about her favorite dried fish, revealing his deep concern despite his earlier actions. Xuan Yu, seeing Qing Moyan's true feelings, suggested he visit her, but Qing Moyan feigned disinterest, claiming to be too busy at Dali Temple.
However, when Xuan Yu then mentioned that he had reluctantly disclosed Ru Xiaolan's new address to the Crown Prince, Qing Moyan immediately dropped his pretense of being busy and rushed off. The Crown Prince arrived at Ru Xiaolan's new residence with many delicacies, explaining that he had heard of her move. Ru Xiaolan, delighted, praised his thoughtfulness and offered to help him if needed.
The Crown Prince then requested her to teach him how to draw good luck spells, as he knew she was skilled in Yin and Yang. Qing Moyan, having followed Xuan Yu's tip, arrived and overheard snippets of their conversation, misinterpreting their words about "doing it like this" as something inappropriate. Enraged and jealous, he burst into the room, only to find them innocently discussing talismans.
Embarrassed, Qing Moyan apologized for his impudence, and the Crown Prince, accepting his apology, concluded the "lucky charm class," promising to bring more food and continue his lessons next time, to which Ru Xiaolan happily agreed. After the Crown Prince left, Qing Moyan chastised Ru Xiaolan for allowing a man into her room. She retorted that the Crown Prince was not just any man, but he was also a man, asking why he himself was in her room.
Qing Moyan defended himself by saying he wouldn't be there if she didn't always cause trouble. He continued to criticize her for eating so much, but Ru Xiaolan enthusiastically praised the Crown Prince's caring nature and his pastries, pointedly asking Qing Moyan what he had done for her. Seeing her apparent fondness for the Crown Prince, Qing Moyan's jealousy flared.
Ru Xiaolan, however, sharply reminded him that since he had already kicked her out, it shouldn't matter if she liked the Crown Prince. Angered by her response, Qing Moyan declared that from that day forward, he would no longer care for her, no matter what happened, and stormed out. Chang Hen and Xuan Yu diligently searched through medical texts to find a cure for Qing Moyan's venom.
Xuan Yu, distracted, initially found an erotic book, which Chang Hen quickly corrected him about. Finally, Chang Hen located a crucial herbal remedies book, which revealed that Qing Moyan's negative yin poison required "ghost grass," an extremely rare and potent herb found deep in uninhabited mountains. This ghost grass, through the principle of "yin controlling yin," could eliminate the toxins. Qing Moyan was hopeful that this herb could cure him.
Xuan Yu offered to seek information from nomads known for their expertise in medicine and poisons, and Chang Hen also volunteered to assist in the search. Qing Moyan then gave Chang Hen a specific instruction. Later, Ru Xiaolan, suffering from a stomachache after her previous night's feast, was surprised by a visit from Chang Hen. He presented her with herbal porridge, which she initially thanked him for, also complaining about Qing Moyan's seemingly baseless scolding.
Chang Hen clarified that the porridge was from Qing Moyan, who was worried she might get sick from eating too much. Ru Xiaolan was incredulous, questioning why he would worry about her if he wanted her to leave. Chang Hen advised her not to judge the situation solely based on her own thoughts, but to consider Qing Moyan's perspective, hinting that "words that cannot be said are actually the sincerest feelings."
After Chang Hen left, Ru Xiaolan pondered his words, wondering what Qing Moyan truly thought and if he had unspoken difficulties. She tried to recall previous events, specifically remembering their kiss before her collapse, and playfully wondered if Qing Moyan was merely embarrassed by it. Determined to uncover his true reasons for sending her away, Ru Xiaolan decided she needed to get back into Dali Temple to investigate.
Feeling restless, Ru Xiaolan invited the Crown Prince for a drink, ordering a lavish feast and declaring she would pay for everything. She explained her plan to spend all her money so she could return to Dali Temple and confront Qing Moyan about why he made her leave. The Crown Prince noted her clear affection for Qing Moyan, which seemed to disappoint him.
He then confessed his own feelings, revealing that he had been thinking of her since they first met and wanted her to enter the palace and remain by his side. Recognizing her drunken state, he didn't demand an immediate answer, but hoped she would remember his sincere words once sober. He then left her, still trying to get him to drink more. Later that night, Qing Moyan was attacked by a mysterious black-clad figure.
He managed to evade the assailant, who asked about "him" and blood. Xuan Yu arrived shortly after, confirming Qing Moyan was unharmed but reported that another bodyguard had been attacked. Before Xuan Yu could finish, a heavily intoxicated Ru Xiaolan stumbled into the courtyard, loudly calling for Qing Moyan and asking for more money, claiming she had spent all the funds Xuan Yu gave her on food, specifically "one chicken, three ducks, and eight fish." Despite her denial of being drunk, her erratic behavior was clear. As Qing Moyan struggled with his conflicted emotions and tried to respond, Ru Xiaolan suddenly vomited all over him.
