Ms. Cupid in Love Episode 24 (Ending) Recap
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Shangguan Ya and Chu Ye sat together, reminiscing about their romance. Shangguan Ya confessed that she had long been preoccupied with the thought of the man who saved her in childhood, believing she must repay his kindness by marrying him, a notion she acquired from watching too many plays. However, when she mistakenly thought Yunchuan was her savior, she realized she couldn't marry him because she truly loved Chu Ye.
Her love for Chu Ye was pure, not stemming from him being her savior or his identity. Chu Ye, in turn, admitted he was jealous of Yunchuan being too close to her, realizing later that this feeling was love and he was afraid she would fall for someone else. They both affirmed their belief that they were destined to be together. Meanwhile, Master Shangguan put on a stern facade, grumbling about Chu Ye wanting to marry his daughter.
He reluctantly gave his consent, commenting that he had long been prepared for his daughter to marry. Alone, he confided in his late wife's portrait, excitedly sharing the news that their daughter was getting married. He wondered whether he should dress grandly or grimly to intimidate the "brat" who was marrying his daughter. He proudly showcased his years of savings, explaining that his frugality was so his daughter could marry in style and never be bullied.
His joy quickly turned to sorrow as he tearfully acknowledged that he would be left alone once his daughter married, expressing how much he missed his wife. The staff at Top Matchmaker bustled with activity, decorating the hall with red silks and preparing multiple sets of wedding attire. Among the preparations, they noted that the wedding attire belonged to Young Master Chu and he would look splendid in it.
Shangguan Ya, finding Chu Ye, asked why he hadn't tried on his wedding outfit, to which he replied he would wear it on their wedding day. Shangguan Ya then reflected, asking if this was all there was to their journey. Chu Ye reminded her that she used to be alone. Shangguan Ya responded that she never felt lonely then, but now, the thought of missing him made her feel incredibly alone, yet she still wished to cherish those thoughts.
A staff member remarked how sentimental they were, noting they were getting married tomorrow, yet it felt like they were parting ways. That evening, during the last dinner before Shangguan Ya’s wedding, well-wishers offered their blessings. Ouyang Jing raised a toast to Shangguan Ya and Chu Ye, wishing them happiness and hoping they would forever remember this beautiful moment. She also extended her wishes for happiness to Li Fu and herself.
Shangguan Ya, in turn, toasted her grandmother and father, wishing them good health and longevity. Master Shangguan toasted the couple, wishing them everlasting happiness and many children. Shangguan Ya's grandmother presented her with a jade bracelet as a wedding gift. She then gave Chu Ye her late husband's jade thumb ring, wishing the couple happiness forever. Later, when wine ran out, Ouyang Jing went to the kitchen, followed by Li Fu.
Shangguan Ya, clutching the bracelet, ran outside, looking up at the sky and questioning why such unfairness was dealt to them. Later that night, Chu Ye quietly approached Shangguan Ya's bedside and gently whispered, "Ya, I love you." Outside, Li Fu inquired if Chu Ye was still worried. Chu Ye confirmed, realizing that as he was about to leave, there were still so many things he couldn't let go of.
Li Fu then informed Chu Ye that he would not be returning to heaven, choosing to remain in the mortal realm with Ouyang Jing, unwilling to part ways with her. They exchanged farewells, wishing each other to take care. On the wedding day, several couples gathered around the Hongluan tree, devoutly bowing. They cut strands of their hair, bound them together, and buried them beneath the tree. As they did so, a vibrant red glow emanated around the Hongluan tree.
Chu Ye and Shangguan Ya, dressed in their wedding finery, rode on horseback and were led in a joyous procession to the Hongluan tree. As they stood before the tree, Shangguan Ya held Chu Ye's hand, wishing time would slow down, lamenting that they hadn't had enough time to truly love each other. She expressed her desire to wake up and sleep with him, to cook him countless delicious meals, and to share every detail of her life with him.
She gently reminded him that upon his return to heaven, he would again be Master Bo Yan and urged him not to forget her. Chu Ye solemnly promised he wouldn't, assuring her that wherever he was, he would always be her husband, Chu Ye. Shangguan Ya, with equal conviction, declared that wherever she was, she would be his wife, Shangguan Ya.
Despite their deep reluctance, they performed the ritual, cutting strands of their hair and ceremoniously burying them in the soil. Hand in hand, they watched as the Hongluan tree, bathed in a fiery red light, burst forth with renewed vitality. As dawn broke, Chu Ye’s arm began to dissipate. He tenderly caressed Shangguan Ya's face.
Weeping, Shangguan Ya cried out, "Don't," trying to hold onto him, but he gradually vanished, leaving her with only a single red flower that drifted down from the Hongluan tree. She clutched the flower and closed her eyes. Suddenly, Shangguan Ya awoke in her bed, clutching the red flower and noticing inexplicable tears streaming down her face. She realized she had experienced a long and sorrowful dream.
Her maid entered, urging her to rise, mentioning the bustling queue of people outside seeking matches from the Top Matchmaker. She noted that business had been unusually good recently. Three years later, Top Matchmaker was thriving, celebrating its prosperous business with firecrackers. Shangguan Ya publicly announced that all future profits from their branch would be dedicated to charity—distributing porridge, caring for the widowed, assisting the poor, and establishing free schools—to reciprocate the support and trust of Yueyang City's residents.
At that moment, a flash of light streaked across the sky, and a large hole was violently punched through the roof of the Top Matchmaker building. A man with an ethereal presence descended from the sky, dusting himself off. He turned to Shangguan Ya, stating, "I'm Chu Ye. I'll pay for all the losses here."
