I've Fallen For You Episode 13 Recap
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He Ruoyao brought Sanqi to live in Bai's Mansion, much to Mr. Bai's delight. However, it was He Ruoyao who spent her days inseparable from Mr. Bai, an unexpected turn of events for him. He began to feel his initial dislike for He Ruoyao transform into admiration, their emotions quickly intensifying. This blossoming affection caused Mr. Bai to question his own feelings and preferences. Zhao Cuo, upon waking, learned of Sanqi's departure from the Zhao Mansion and felt deeply troubled.
He also reacted with strong resistance to Duan Xuewei's care. Duan Xuewei attempted to comfort him, claiming she was the one who had diligently looked after him, but Zhao Cuo insisted he had heard Jinxin's voice. When he pressed her further, Duan Xuewei revealed that Jinxin had asked her to care for him and had moved to Bai's Mansion. Zhao Cuo was visibly upset by this news and dismissed Duan Xuewei, stating he was tired.
Meanwhile, in Bai's Mansion, Mr. Bai often found He Ruoyao in his room. During a conversation with Sanqi, He Ruoyao mentioned catching Mr. Bai practicing and drawing him. Though He Ruoyao jokingly called him "White Scrag," her drawings depicted him with the strength of a "fierce tiger," which she claimed was merely a beautification out of pity. Their interactions deepened when Mr. Bai received an invitation he believed to be from Jinxin, inviting him to the countryside.
He arrived only to find He Ruoyao, who claimed Jinxin had sent a "challenge" for a duel. Despite the unusual circumstances for a fight, they went together. During their time in the beautiful countryside, He Ruoyao, who had a sheltered upbringing and had never truly appreciated such views, was deeply moved by the sunset. Mr. Bai shared his poetic thoughts on the fleeting nature of beauty. Later, Jinxin confronted He Ruoyao about the staged duel.
He Ruoyao admitted that she and Mr. Bai had ended up enjoying the sunset, and that Mr. Bai was "not as annoying" as usual. Jinxin then revealed she knew He Ruoyao was a woman, having seen her when she accidentally fell into a river where Mr. Bai was bathing. He Ruoyao was embarrassed but grateful Jinxin kept her secret.
In turn, He Ruoyao revealed that she knew Jinxin's true identity as Tian Sanqi, her brother's intended bride from Shifang Village, who had run away from an arranged marriage. They bonded over their secrets and agreed to help each other, with He Ruoyao offering to report Sanqi as dead to her father, the City Lord, to protect her. Sanqi stated her desire to pursue her destined love.
Separately, Sanqi had questioned He Ruoyao about a specific flame-shaped birthmark on Mr. Bai's waist, one she associated with her "little brother." He Ruoyao confirmed that Mr. Bai had no such mark, praising his exceptionally smooth and fair skin. This left Sanqi confused, especially as Mr. Bai had also shared a story about making a lifelong promise to someone when he was ten.
Sanqi realized that despite Mr. Bai knowing about the "grimace totem" from her past, he could not be the "little brother" she sought without the birthmark. She was left pondering who her true destined person could be. As Mr. Bai's bond with He Ruoyao grew, he found himself increasingly unsettled when He Ruoyao announced her impending return to the capital to report to her father and brother. He confided in Jinxin, expressing his unease and missing "Mr. He."
Desperate to keep "Mr. He" close, Mr. Bai even resorted to instructing a servant to set fire to the archives, hoping to create a new case that would bring He Ruoyao back. Days passed, and He Ruoyao did not return, leaving Mr. Bai restless and counting the days. His confusion over his feelings deepened as he heard a love song playing, openly questioning if he was falling for "him" and how he would face his ancestors.
He resolved to find a way to confirm his emotions. Later, Zhao Cuo went to Bai's Mansion looking for Jinxin, but instead found Mr. Bai engrossed in a romance manual. Annoyed at the intrusion, Mr. Bai lamented forgetting to lock his door. Zhao Cuo, misinterpreting the situation, warned Mr. Bai not to have any "improper thoughts" about Jinxin, threatening to kill him if he did. Following this, Zhao Cuo stood outside Sanqi's room, pleading with her to open the door.
He asked why she had not visited him since his recovery and if he truly meant so little to her. Sanqi, from within, coldly told him she did not care and that he should seek out someone who genuinely cared for him, like Duan Xuewei. When Zhao Cuo continued to plead, Sanqi threatened to leave, forcing him to depart. Defeated but resolute after this rejection, Zhao Cuo sought out Duan Xuewei and confessed that he had fallen in love with Sanqi, leaving Duan Xuewei filled with anger.
