Love Like White Jade Episode 16 Recap
> Love Like White Jade Recap
Shui Wuxia felt a deep sense of guilt for deceiving Old Madam Jiang, especially since Jiang Baiyu seemed to return to normal after their engagement was canceled. Jiang Tianling, perturbed by the abrupt end to Jiang Baiyu’s engagement with Shui Wuxia after only two days, confronted Jiang Baiyu. He questioned when Jiang Baiyu and Shui Wuxia had fallen in love and how they could succumb to a notion of "destiny" if their love was true.
Jiang Baiyu explained that he believed destiny brought them together the first time they met, but also tragically prevented their marriage. He affirmed his conviction that one day, the Jiang Mansion would again be adorned with lanterns and red satin for their union. He pledged his lifelong love and devotion to Shui Wuxia alone, vowing to become a better man worthy of her, unfazed by treacherous paths or societal judgment.
Jiang Tianling then urged Jiang Baiyu to remember his own words. Later, Shui Wuxia met with Shen Qingli, mentioning the annulled engagement and her lingering feelings of regret towards Old Madam Jiang. Shen Qingli reassured her, stating that Old Madam Jiang was a good person with heavenly protection who would be fine, and Jiang Baiyu would eventually find a suitable match.
Realizing Shui Wuxia was hungry after a long and busy day, he presented her with a dessert, claiming it was the best in Chong'an. Shui Wuxia, however, recognized it as a delicacy from the Jiang Mansion. As they sat overlooking Chong'an, Shui Wuxia remarked on how gentle the city felt since she met him.
Shen Qingli, finding her suggestions for typical couple activities uninteresting, surprised her by creating a "starry sky" using his cloak and a hidden projection, a gift he declared belonged only to her. The next day, Jiang Baiyu awoke with a fever and cold, claiming he caught a chill after being exposed to heat and wind the previous night while studying.
Shui Wuxia found this explanation questionable, wondering how someone so diligent in their studies during the day could fall ill from a mere gust of wind at night. Nanny A'Chang arrived with preserved fruits and noticed Jiang Baiyu's condition. Soon after, Old Madam Jiang and Master Jiang rushed to his side. Master Jiang diagnosed Jiang Baiyu with a deficiency in blood and Qi, noting an unstable pulse.
When Old Madam Jiang suggested a full body examination, Jiang Baiyu hastily refused, hiding a secret injury. Master Jiang then left to prepare a supplement prescription. Old Madam Jiang questioned Shui Wuxia about Jiang Baiyu's strange symptoms, such as inexplicable sweating, fear of cold, anxiety, chest distress, shortness of breath, and once even submerging his face in a washbasin to cool off.
Old Madam Jiang, troubled by these symptoms and the prior bad omens, concluded that the "inter-restriction" between Jiang Baiyu and Shui Wuxia was worsening despite the canceled engagement, contrary to her hope that annulment would normalize things. Jiang Baiyu quickly tried to dismiss his symptoms as seasonal changes or the result of potent supplements he took as a child, urging Old Madam Jiang not to overthink it.
Old Madam Jiang, concerned for their well-being, remained unconvinced and decided that Shui Wuxia must leave the Jiang Mansion. Old Madam Jiang then spoke with Shui Wuxia, explaining that while she acknowledged Shui Wuxia was not an ordinary person and had been beneficial to Jiang Baiyu, she had no choice but to ask her to leave due to their destined inter-restriction.
She promised to explain the situation to Hai Tang at Lang Ya Pavilion, ensure Shui Wuxia's contract was redeemed with full payment, and protect her status, even offering additional compensation for whatever Shui Wuxia desired. Jiang Baiyu, overhearing this, burst in, pleading with his grandmother to let Shui Wuxia stay, insisting his illness was unrelated to her.
Old Madam Jiang reminded him of the misfortunes during their engagement and reiterated her belief in fate, refusing to risk his health as he was the only heir. Shui Wuxia intervened, announcing her decision to move back to the wing room today and leave the Jiang Mansion tomorrow. After Old Madam Jiang departed, Jiang Baiyu assured Shui Wuxia he would find a way for her to stay.
Later, Shui Wuxia, Fang Yuncheng, Qi Delong, and Jiang Tianling gathered at the Lantern Boudoir for a farewell dinner. Jiang Baiyu was conspicuously absent; Nanny A'Chang had intercepted him, explaining that Old Madam Jiang had forbidden him from seeing Shui Wuxia again, stating they did not need to meet, as Shui Wuxia would leave the Jiang Mansion early the next morning. Reluctantly, the others began drinking without Jiang Baiyu.
Qi Delong suggested a game where they each shared their happiest moment and biggest regret with Shui Wuxia. Qi Delong shared that her happiest memory was being able to constantly compete with Shui Wuxia, considering her a lifelong friend and opponent who spurred her to improve.
Her biggest regret was always treating Shui Wuxia as a rival, despite consistently having the upper hand over her, even though Shui Wuxia was the only person who had consistently been by her side over the years. Fang Yuncheng expressed his regret that Qi Delong had been replaced as Jiang Baiyu's maid.
His happiest memory, however, was seeing Shui Wuxia heal Jiang Baiyu's heart, bringing back his optimism and hope after years of feigning foolishness to mask his pain from an accident seven years prior. Jiang Tianling revealed his happiness in witnessing Jiang Baiyu's progress and understanding his unique teaching methods, realizing that educating children is not just about lecturing, but guiding them with unique approaches. He then confessed to having had feelings for Shui Wuxia, but lamented that it was now too late.
