I've Fallen For You Episode 15 Recap
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Zhao Quandui, the magistrate, hung a plaque for his wife, Ling, proclaiming her "The First Lady of Southern City." He then appointed Sanqi as "Special Assistant of the Southern Taifu Magistrate," granting her full authority to handle court affairs in his absence. Zhao Cuo protested about not receiving a similar position, prompting Zhao Quandui to jokingly appoint him "Deputy Taifu Magistrate," primarily responsible for stamping documents. Zhao Quandui then announced a vacation with Ling.
Feeling insulted, Zhao Cuo was later commended by his father for diligently studying case files and presiding over a court case. His father apologized for past indulgence and formally presented him with the Deputy Taifu Magistrate plaque. Meanwhile, a series of murders plagued Southern City. Six bodies were found on the outskirts, all with their hearts surgically removed. Rumors of the "Heart-eating Nanny," a mythical creature, spread fear.
Sanqi, leading the investigation, examined the bodies, determining the wounds were precise, indicating a skilled human killer, not a supernatural being. The victims showed no signs of struggle, suggesting they were incapacitated before death. Sanqi discovered a powdery residue in their nasal cavities, identified as "Seven-Day Drunk," a powerful knockout incense requiring four rare herbs. She suggested checking pharmacy records.
However, Zhao Cuo and his team found no record of the rare herbs being purchased at any pharmacy, indicating the murderer obtained them elsewhere. Public fear escalated with another disappearance, leading a mob to the yamen demanding action. To restore order, Zhao Quandui declared a city-wide curfew. On the first night of the curfew, Zhao Cuo and his men encountered a wedding procession.
The groom, Zhao Ming, claimed to be the son-in-law of Gui Jianchou, a renowned but eccentric physician, and was marrying Gui Jianchou's daughter. Despite Zhao Cuo enforcing the curfew, Gui Jianchou, known for his medical genius and refusal to treat the wealthy without significant compensation, insisted on passage, claiming an auspicious wedding time. Zhao Quandui, recognizing Gui Jianchou's influence, intervened and allowed the procession to proceed.
The next morning, a Qiandu Hall apprentice revealed that Gui Jianchou's daughter and Zhao Ming had vanished overnight. Gui Jianchou had forbidden anyone from reporting this to the authorities. Sanqi, Zhao Cuo, and their team investigated Qiandu Hall, where Duan Xuewei initially stated Gui Jianchou wasn't seeing officials. However, Gui Jianchou subtly allowed them entry upon seeing Zhao Cuo. Inside the newlyweds' room, there were no signs of forced entry or struggle.
A unique incense, custom-made by Gui Jianchou and used by his daughter, filled the air, but the ash showed nothing suspicious. Duan Xuewei later met Zhao Cuo at their childhood pavilion, ostensibly to discuss the case, but also to rekindle their romance. Sanqi, following them, overheard their conversation. Zhao Cuo rejected Duan Xuewei's advances, reaffirming his love for He Jinxin.
Duan Xuewei revealed that Gui Jianchou suspected Zhao Ming of abducting his daughter, citing Zhao Ming's opportunistic motives and pharmacy family background, seeking a merger with Qiandu Hall through marriage. Sanqi, Zhao Cuo, and their team investigated Zhao Ming's residence and pharmacy, discovering a hidden stash of "Seven-Day Drunk" powder and a frequently used, chipped sword. Pharmacy records confirmed extensive purchases of the rare herbs. This strongly implicated Zhao Ming.
A woman falsely claiming to be He Jinxin publicly accused Sanqi of stealing her husband. Zhao Cuo dismissed this. Later, the real He Jinxin received a threatening letter from Zhao Ming. To protect her, Zhao Cuo sent Bai Yifei and He Ruoyao to assist his father in searching for Zhao Ming, while he and Sanqi guarded He Jinxin, joined by Duan Xuewei. That night, an unknown figure lured Zhao Cuo away, and upon his return, he found He Jinxin murdered. A distraught "mother" (possibly the imposter) accused Sanqi of the murder, making her the prime suspect.
