I've Fallen For You Episode 9 Recap
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Zhao Cuo, spoiled by Sanqi's devoted care, grew overconfident. He declared Sanqi his wife to a group of gangsters harassing her and her new acquaintances. Sanqi angrily refuted him, stating they were divorced and had never consummated their marriage. A childish argument ensued, infuriating the gangsters who threatened Zhao Cuo with a sword, demanding he kneel. Bai Yifei, secretly observing to protect Sanqi, allowed Zhao Cuo to be beaten.
He then intervened, quickly subduing the gangsters with impressive martial arts, surprising Sanqi who questioned his usual pretense of clumsiness. Zhao Cuo immediately faked a severe leg injury, claiming it was broken. Sanqi, believing him, offered to carry him home, while Bai Yifei offered Sanqi a ride on his horse, addressing her as "Miss Jinxin." At the mansion, Zhao Cuo continued his charade, feigning unconsciousness.
A worried Zhao Quandui consulted a doctor who found Zhao Cuo's pulse normal, confirming no immediate danger, but couldn't explain his unconsciousness. Zhao Quandui dramatically mourned his son's supposed "head injury," believing him to be "between life and death." Overhearing this, Sanqi sincerely prayed for Zhao Cuo's recovery, vowing to do anything for him. Zhao Cuo "woke up," claiming to have heard her vow, and immediately exploited her promise, asking if she would abandon him if crippled.
Moved, Sanqi pledged lifelong loyalty and care. Li Jia, Zhao Cuo's attendant, reinforced the lie to Bai Yifei, claiming Zhao Cuo suffered from "hemiplegia" and was bedridden. Bai Yifei visited, expressing concern, but Zhao Cuo rudely dismissed him. Sanqi thanked Bai Yifei for his help, but Zhao Cuo accused her of siding with him. Feigning more pain, Zhao Cuo prevented Sanqi from seeing Bai Yifei out. Bai Yifei later returned to "declare war" for Sanqi.
He revealed overhearing Sanqi at the General's Hill temple, knowing she was Tian Sanqi and a stand-in bride for He Jinxin. Bai Yifei condemned Zhao Cuo for deceiving Sanqi and not granting her freedom, calling his actions dishonorable. Zhao Cuo accused Bai Yifei of stealing his wife. Bai Yifei countered that their marriage was a misunderstanding without intimacy, and that Sanqi had her own difficulties.
He promised to keep her secret but declared his intention to fairly compete for her affections. Sanqi, having overheard, confronted Zhao Cuo for his deception about his illness and martial arts skills. She subtly questioned Bai Yifei about his childhood travels, particularly to Shifang Village and any unusual marks on his waist, hinting at a possible sibling relationship. Bai Yifei confirmed moving to the northern city at age ten but couldn't recall Shifang Village or any marks.
Zhao Cuo, with Li Jia's help, then dramatically feigned more pain, interrupting their conversation. Zhao Quandui, while searching for a book on exotic flowers, discussed Sanqi with Zhao Cuo. Zhao Cuo confessed Sanqi's true identity as Tian Sanqi, a stand-in bride. To his surprise, Zhao Quandui was delighted, appreciating Sanqi's unique character and declaring he wouldn't dismiss her. He advised Zhao Cuo to consummate the marriage to prevent her from leaving.
Wet Nurse Ling, guilt-ridden over Sanqi's deception, wrote a letter to Zhao Quandui, praising Sanqi and announcing her departure from the Zhao Mansion, requesting to be forgotten. Zhao Quandui, intercepting her, passionately declared his love, making her the Zhao Mansion's true mistress. Ling accepted his confession. They decided to keep Sanqi's true identity secret. Ling also expressed her desire to visit her elderly mother, and Zhao Quandui vowed to accompany her.
A servant later informed Sanqi that Zhao Cuo was "ill again," "almost paralyzed," and refusing food and medicine unless she was present. Initially dismissive, Sanqi eventually relented. Zhao Cuo convincingly feigned a high fever and pain, clinging to Sanqi and begging her to stay. When she tried to leave, he dramatically complained of leg pain, then switched to head pain when she pointed out his leg should be healed.
The scene shifted to Sanqi waking up in bed with Zhao Cuo holding her. She demanded to know what he had done. Zhao Cuo smugly implied they had consummated their marriage, claiming her willing participation. Sanqi denied it, recalling only a daze. Zhao Cuo threatened to reveal their supposed intimacy to Bai Yifei if she left. To solidify his claim, Zhao Cuo arranged a garden meeting with Bai Yifei.
He and Sanqi publicly displayed affection, Zhao Cuo affectionately calling her "my love" and Sanqi reluctantly calling him "husband." Zhao Cuo fed Sanqi a chicken leg, jokingly attributing her "tiredness" from the "night before" to "carrying bricks." Bai Yifei, uncomfortable, left. Later, Zhao Cuo commanded Sanqi to bathe with him, framing it as a reward and fulfilling a supposed lifetime desire. Sanqi reluctantly agreed, hoping to find her "immortal brother's" birthmark.
As they bathed, cherry blossoms fell, and Duan Xuewei, a woman from Zhao Cuo's past with a childhood promise, returned, calling him by his nickname, "Medicine Pot." Zhao Cuo was shocked. A saddened Sanqi left, and Bai Yifei later informed her of Zhao Cuo and Duan Xuewei's history, leaving Sanqi emotionally conflicted.
