Love and Destiny Episode 27 Recap, Plot

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Yuan Tong deliberately provoked Huodou, who was imprisoned in the Demon Tower, by suggesting that outsiders called him a timid beast who had betrayed his master, Zhurong, for personal gain. She further asserted that because he originated from Zhongyinshan, the Heavenly Race deities were now unwilling to select mythical beasts from there, citing him as the prime example of a traitor. Huodou, infuriated, vehemently denied these accusations, stating he was no deserter.

He maintained that he had loyally served Zhurong through countless battles without fear. He recounted Zhurong's promise to treat him like family, words that still echoed in his mind. He expressed his confusion and anger over Zhurong's betrayal, which had led to his seventy thousand years of imprisonment. Yuan Tong then implied that Huodou might never get the chance to question Zhurong, as she had heard that Zhurong was reaching his limit and might already be dead.

Huodou was distraught by this news, asserting that only he had the right to kill Zhurong and that he had endured seventy thousand years of imprisonment to regain his senses and demand an explanation. Yuan Tong continued to fuel his rage, cynically suggesting that if he truly wanted to see Zhurong before his presumed death, he should attempt to knock over the Farmer God's Cauldron and escape the Demon Tower.

As Huodou, in his true form, began a desperate charge, Yuan Tong was surprised to see that the tower was suppressed not by the cauldron, but by the Nuwa Stone. Another demon, Changyou, informed her that Jiuchen had replaced the Farmer God's Cauldron with the Nuwa Stone Heart. The commotion alerted the tower guards, and soon, Tianlei Zhenjun and other immortals arrived. Yuan Tong, feigning a heroic attempt to restrain Huodou, was seen by all.

Huodou was ultimately subdued, and Yuan Tong, for her apparent efforts in protecting the tower, was granted a special pardon and reinstated to the Heavenly Palace War Division. Meanwhile, High God Yunfeng visited Siming Hall, hoping to find Siming for drinks. Instead, he found Shisan diligently studying a scroll. Siming was absent, having apparently told Shisan that Yunfeng had summoned him for discussions at his palace, a lie Yunfeng quickly saw through.

Yunfeng expressed his disappointment at Siming's absence, but Shisan, eager for a drink, offered to accompany Yunfeng, proposing a deal where Yunfeng would drink one cup for every jar she consumed. Yunfeng then inquired about Shisan's studies, to which Shisan proudly revealed she was examining the Book of Mortal Destiny, aspiring to become an "able and virtuous lady," a statement Yunfeng found amusing given her proposed drinking habits.

Later, after accidentally injuring Kaiyang during a sparring match, Yunfeng brought him to Yaowang Cave for treatment. They found only Fairy Yuli in the dispensary. Yunfeng inquired about Doctor Qingyao's whereabouts, and Yuli cautioned that Qingyao had been in a bad mood recently and was best left undisturbed. Soon after, a junior medical practitioner informed Yuli that Senior Deity Jiuchen had returned. Yuli, eager to see Jiuchen, quickly departed for Fuyun Hall.

Moments later, Qingyao arrived, and upon learning from a medicinal boy that Yuli had gone to Fuyun Hall, she too set off in the same direction. At Fuyun Hall, Yuli greeted Jiuchen effusively, inquiring about his health and any recurrence of his cold disease. Jiuchen offered brief, noncommittal responses. When Yuli offered to take his pulse, Qingyao arrived and also offered her medical assistance. Jiuchen accepted Qingyao’s offer, causing Yuli to depart in a huff.

Yunfeng, who had been waiting outside, grew increasingly uneasy. When Qingyao finally emerged, he acidly questioned her hasty arrival upon Jiuchen's return. He stammered, pointing out that Yuli's medical skills were on par with hers, and questioned why she felt the need to compete, bluntly asking if she harbored feelings for Jiuchen. Qingyao, exasperated by the accusation, turned and walked away. Realizing Qingyao harbored no romantic interest in Jiuchen, Yunfeng immediately brightened.

He quickly caught up to her, musing whether her actions were driven by a desire to protect Lingxi from Yuli's interference with Jiuchen, or a concern about Yuan Tong's release. He reminded her that Lingxi was currently undergoing her mortal trials, and it was best not to create further complications. Qingyao confirmed she was aware of these matters, having already discussed them with Jiuchen.

Yunfeng, undeterred, extended an invitation to visit the newly arrived spiritual beasts at Wanling Park or to his manor for a cup of longevity tea. Qingyao, mistaking his persistence for lingering guilt over her late husband's death, reassured him that she had long since put the past behind her and that he needn't dwell on it. Yunfeng, seizing the moment, blurted out that if she had truly moved on, she should be open to accepting someone new, hinting at himself.

Qingyao was taken aback, unable to meet his gaze. Yunfeng, misinterpreting her silence, speculated that she might still be waiting for her deceased husband, questioning if she intended to wait forever. Qingyao clarified that while she wasn't waiting for anyone, she had no inclination or energy to accept anyone new in her life. Elsewhere, Princess Baoqing found herself cornered by Qin Yuan.

As her guards were quickly overwhelmed, Baoqing resorted to feigning weakness, attempting to bribe Qin Yuan by offering him ten times the amount he had been paid to capture her. When Qin Yuan remained impassive, Baoqing clutched her shoulder, loudly feigning extreme pain, and insisted he examine her injury by removing her clothes. As Qin Yuan reluctantly leaned in, Baoqing seized the opportunity to knock him unconscious.

Qin Yuan awoke to find himself bound and suspended from a tree with a rope, which Baoqing gleefully explained was a special tether used by the Shanling Tribe for restraining wild beasts. She then sadistically lashed him with a whip and threatened to gouge out his eyes for having seen her body. However, Qin Yuan managed to break free using his magic, prompting Baoqing to flee.

For several days, Yunfeng was disheartened by Qingyao’s words, but soon he regained his usual spirited demeanor. Qingyao, dedicated to protecting Lingxi during her trial, continued to serve as a physician at Bai Yu Clinic, earning the gratitude and affection of her patients through her exceptional medical skills and compassionate nature. One day, Yunfeng, disguised in common clothes and feigning a cough, approached her for treatment. Qingyao recognized him immediately and, despite her exasperation, proceeded with the examination.

During the pulse check, Yunfeng shamelessly flirted, claiming to suffer from "lovesickness" and even attempting to hold her hand while asking if he could be cured. Other patients, witnessing his audacity, swiftly intervened, pushing and shoving him away, outraged by his disrespectful behavior towards Qingyao. Cornered and outnumbered, Yunfeng, utterly humiliated, made a hasty retreat. After her medical consultations concluded, Yunfeng led Qingyao to a county office, promising to introduce her to an old acquaintance.

Shortly after, a sedan chair arrived, from which a refined scholar, Lord Fang, emerged. The moment Qingyao saw his face, memories of her past life, which she had believed long forgotten, flooded her mind. She recalled their wedding day, his surprised expression as he lifted her veil, the unspoken understanding as they wrote poetry, and the sweet moments of their outings together.

Yunfeng, observing Qingyao’s stunned silence, suppressed a pang of jealousy and explained that he had consulted Lord Fang’s Book of Mortal Destiny. He revealed that Lord Fang had died in a previous life due to a god’s mistake, and as a result, had enjoyed prosperous and fortunate reincarnations for the past fifty thousand years, always aided by benefactors in times of peril.

In this current life, he was named Fang, destined to become a high-ranking minister, enjoy a harmonious marriage, and be blessed with many descendants, living a long life until his peaceful death. Yunfeng asked if Qingyao wished to greet him, but she shook her head, stating there was no need as he had long forgotten her. Yunfeng gently reminded her that as deities, it would not be difficult to make him recall their past.

Before Qingyao could respond, thunder rumbled, and a sudden downpour began. Yunfeng and Qingyao quickly sought shelter under an awning. Soon, two maids, supporting a heavily pregnant woman, also hurried to take cover. Noticing the woman's discomfort, Qingyao invited her to Bai Yu Clinic for an examination. Fortunately, the woman’s fetal qi had only been slightly disturbed, and Qingyao assured her that a few doses of fetal-securing medicines would suffice.

Relieved, the pregnant woman shared her story with Qingyao, explaining that she and her husband had been childless for many years. Though her husband never vocalized his desire, he always expressed great joy when he saw other families' children. She had repeatedly urged him to take a concubine, but he had steadfastly refused, making this child incredibly precious to them. Qingyao, moved by the woman's maternal joy and anticipation, asked if she feared childbirth.

The woman smiled, explaining that for two people deeply in love, a child was an unparalleled memory, binding them inextricably. Even after death, this bloodline would endure, generation after generation, a timeless testament to their profound love. Just then, a man, calling out for his wife, rushed into the clinic. It was none other than Lord Fang, whom Yunfeng and Qingyao had encountered earlier. Lord Fang expressed deep concern for his wife.

Witnessing the couple's tender affection for each other, Qingyao, unsure how to process the scene, excused herself to prepare the medicine. Yunfeng, observing the entire exchange, felt a complex mix of tenderness and melancholy. After the Fang couple departed, Qingyao began to recount her own marriage to Yunfeng. She described it as an ordinary union, much like most mortal couples. During her mortal trial, she had no magic and no memory, living as a simple woman.

At fifteen, she met her husband, the son of her father's colleague, through an arranged marriage. Their ten years of married life often felt like a dream to her, yet paradoxically, she confessed that only during those ten years did she feel truly alive. She recalled his surprise upon seeing her face for the first time on their wedding day, humorously calling him a "dullard" blinded by his studies.

Despite their later impoverished life after his father lost his official position and his repeated failures in imperial examinations, they subsisted on his talent for painting and calligraphy. She recalled his pedantic nature, his nagging, and his physical weakness, noting that his only redeeming quality was his delicious porridge. She also mentioned her inability to conceive, which caused his mother's disapproval and her own frequent fits of temper, which he always met with patience.

She mused that their life was filled with the mundane joys and squabbles of mortal existence, and that if not for a sudden flood, they might have simply grown old together. Yunfeng listened as Qingyao spoke of her marriage to the man, observing a newfound radiance in her eyes. He realized she was speaking like a woman deeply in love, yet the light in her eyes was not for him.

He felt a profound pang of remorse, knowing that his past mistake had led to the loss of her simple, happy life. A bitter and melancholic mix of emotions churned within him.

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