Novoland: Pearl Eclipse Episode 11 Recap
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Ti Lan, also known as Consort Shurong, tirelessly carved talismans as she had promised the Emperor, frequently injuring her hands. Her maid urged her to stop, fearing permanent damage, but Ti Lan was resolute. When Mu Deqing reported Ti Lan's severe injuries to Di Xu, the Emperor feigned indifference, telling him to follow established rules. A few days later, however, Di Xu visited the Imperial Hospital.
While reviewing medical records, a commotion outside caught his attention: a maid had brought Ti Lan’s rabbit, Xiaoguai, for treatment. Secretly concerned, Di Xu ordered Mu Deqing to personally oversee the rabbit's care. He also learned from a medical officer that Ti Lan was ignoring their advice and continuing to carve despite her injuries.
Having been appointed a Palace Attendant and preparing to move into Zhaoming Palace, Fang Haishi went to the Fabric Office to be measured for her official robes. Her senior, Fang Zhuoying, initially planned to accompany her but grew flustered and hastily excused himself, claiming he had forgotten something. While embroiderer Zhe Liu was taking her measurements, Haishi noticed a unique pearl bracelet on Zhe Liu’s wrist, suspecting it was a gift from Zhuoying.
Their conversation was interrupted by Palace Minister Shi, who joyfully spoke of the long-standing marriage contract between Fang Jianming and Chief Stewardess Ju, noting that with his return to court, the wedding was imminent. Believing her Master was deeply in love with Ju, Haishi became distraught and abruptly left. Later, as a heavy rain fell, Fang Jianming found a despondent Haishi standing alone on the street.
He brought her into Zhaoming Palace, drying her off and cautioning her against neglecting her health. Haishi lamented that she and Zhuoying had likely delayed his happiness and marriage for years. Misunderstanding the source of her sorrow, Fang Jianming simply acted as a caring elder, urging her to drink ginger soup. Though he invited her to stay the night, she left on her own while he was arranging for a change of clothes.
The next morning, a worried Zhuoying found Haishi at Jifeng Pavilion. She seemed to have matured overnight and, after refusing his offer of her favorite pomegranate flower cakes, announced she was going to seek an audience with the Emperor. Meanwhile, Di Xu was pleased to hear from Mu Deqing that Xiaoguai the rabbit had recovered, playfully drawing on the eunuch’s face in delight.
When Fang Haishi arrived, Di Xu announced his plan to decree a marriage between Fang Jianming and Ju Dianyi, asking her to help persuade her master. The news crushed Haishi, who immediately petitioned to be transferred to the harsh frontier at Huangquan Pass with the next deployment of new recruits. Impressed by her ambition, Di Xu granted her request. However, just after she left, he received word that Xiaoguai had relapsed.
Remembering that the embroiderer Zhe Liu also had a rabbit, he summoned her for advice. Zhe Liu explained that pet rabbits thrive on dry hay, and that the fresh vegetables Xiaoguai had been fed were the cause of its illness. Returning to Jifeng Pavilion, Haishi informed a surprised Fang Jianming of her imminent departure. She explained her desire to follow in his footsteps by serving Dazheng at the northern border.
Though conflicted, he recognized the value of the experience and reluctantly agreed. As she was leaving, Haishi tearfully remarked that she would miss his and Ju Dianyi's wedding. Her words, combined with her recent behavior, finally made Fang Jianming understand the true reason for her decision to leave. When Zhuoying learned of Haishi's plan, he rushed to Fang Jianming, suggesting her departure was because of the marriage news.
For his speculation, he was sternly dismissed and retreated to the roof of the Fabric Office to watch Zhe Liu from afar. The next morning, Haishi rode to the new recruit camp, where she met Commanders Zhang Chengqian and Fu Yi. Four scholars from the imperial exam were also waiting, asking to serve under her command. Haishi agreed but sternly reminded them of the strict military discipline they must now follow. Forgoing any rest, she immediately proceeded to the drill ground to begin her new post.
