Love of Thousand Years Episode 7 Recap
> Love of Thousand Years Recap
The Suzerain was cultivating by absorbing a thousand-year-old evil demon when Fu Jiuyun advised him against rushing, warning that his soul could be destroyed. Just then, Xuanzhu arrived with freshly brewed Zihong Huaying wine. Hearing that the Suzerain and Fu Jiuyun were in a meeting, she pretended to leave the wine in a side hall but instead eavesdropped at the door.
Inside, the Suzerain noted the mysterious appearance of common grass on Xiangqu Mountain, confirming his suspicion that the White River Dragon King had other schemes. He urged Fu Jiuyun, who was in charge of the mountain's defense, to find the spy quickly, suspecting they were using dandelions imbued with witchcraft to send messages. He reminded Fu Jiuyun that their destinies were intertwined and that while he trusted him completely, any carelessness could ruin their immortal mountain and cultivation.
Fu Jiuyun affirmed his understanding. Xuanzhu then entered with the wine, but the Suzerain dismissed her, stating he still had matters to discuss with Fu Jiuyun. Believing Fu Jiuyun had harmed Tan Chuan based on their last encounter, Zuo Zichen arrived to challenge him to a duel. Bai tried to dissuade Fu Jiuyun from fighting a "blind mortal," but to no avail. Fu Jiuyun, referencing his notorious reputation as a "master-slayer," warned Zuo Zichen not to seek death.
Before the fight could escalate, Tan Chuan intervened. She clarified that her injuries were from an accidental fall and that Fu Jiuyun had actually healed her. With the misunderstanding cleared, Zuo Zichen apologized and departed. Later, Ermeng mentioned hearing rumors that Fu Jiuyun was abusive towards servants, suggesting Zuo Zichen was a better man. Tan Chuan defended Fu Jiuyun, saying he treated her well and even called her his "favorite little maid."
As Tan Chuan accompanied Fu Jiuyun towards the Wanbao Pavilion, she admired a unique, faceless snowman holding an umbrella. Fu Jiuyun revealed he had made it, explaining that the beauty it represented was illusory and wished to hide from the world, which is why it had no face. Inside the Wanbao Pavilion, Fu Jiuyun told Tan Chuan to choose any treasure. Finding no Spiritual Lamp, she picked a piece of ambergris.
Fu Jiuyun then revealed he knew her true identity as the princess of Dali. Admitting who she was, Tan Chuan explained her mission: to find the Spiritual Lamp. She recounted that since Tianyuan's conquest, her people were sacrificed annually as "human dishes"—living people made into delicacies for their demonic rulers. She sought the lamp to vanquish all demons.
Fu Jiuyun retorted that she was ignorant of the lamp's true consequences and warned her the Suzerain was already hunting for a spy on the mountain. He then ordered her to report to Zuo Zichen the next day, signaling he would not expose her. Feeling she had been toyed with, Tan Chuan gave the ambergris to Ermeng, who was ecstatic to receive his first gift from her. Tan Chuan bitterly told Ermeng never to mention Fu Jiuyun's name again.
That evening, Fu Jiuyun invited her for a drink, and after a tense, quiet moment, they both drank heavily before he departed, leaving her to watch him go. The next morning, Zuo Zichen was waiting patiently for Tan Chuan. He welcomed her warmly, and she asked him to call her "Xiaochuan." Zuo Zichen then played the "East Wind Peach Blossom Song" on his zither. As the familiar melody played, memories flooded Tan Chuan's mind, and she began to cry.
Noticing the jade hairpin she had once carved for him in his hair, she asked why he hadn't sought a cure for his blindness. Zuo Zichen explained that regaining his sight was meaningless since the past was gone; being blind made memories more vivid, and he preferred to remain as he was, playing music to remember someone important to him. Meanwhile, Meishan Jun was celebrating with Fu Jiuyun, mistakenly thinking Tan Chuan's departure meant his friend was finally moving on.
But when Fu Jiuyun revealed she was after the Spiritual Lamp, Meishan Jun became enraged, reminding him that she didn't want a lamp—she wanted his life. Later, a downcast Fu Jiuyun was painting Tan Chuan's portrait when Steward Zhao reported that Qingqing had been asking detailed questions about Tan Chuan's background. Fu Jiuyun assured the steward he would protect her. Moments later, Fu Jiuyun saw Ermeng wearing the ambergris and sighed inwardly, realizing how little she valued his gift.
