Oh My Lord Episode 7 Recap
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Chen Youyou found herself in a desperate situation after another setback. She decided to risk everything by sneaking into the imperial palace to rescue Chen Pingzhi. While there, she unexpectedly witnessed Bai Li being reprimanded by Madam De for his failure to produce a satisfactory gown. Driven by a desire to protect him, Chen Youyou took on the daunting task of creating the gown for Madam De herself.
Earlier, Chen Youyou had gone to the imperial palace and met Qi Zhengwen, sharing her frustrations about living in Bai Li's mansion. She complained about Bai Li, mentioning how he almost "ate her" for breaking his twin lotus flowers. Qi Zhengwen expressed concern for her difficult situation and gave her a token to facilitate her entry and exit from the palace.
Chen Youyou immediately thought of using this token to help her father, quickly dismissing Qi Zhengwen's offer to show her around so she could focus on her plan. Meanwhile, Gu Tianhe reported to Bai Li about Chen Youyou's activities. Bai Li, impatiently asked why she was constantly busy with other things. Gu Tianhe clarified that he was merely following Bai Li's orders to monitor her.
He then informed Bai Li that Chen Youyou had been with His Royal Highness Qi Zhengwen at Madam De's imperial palace. Infuriated, Bai Li ordered Gu Tianhe to leave. Upon Chen Youyou's return, Bai Li, clearly upset and jealous, confronted her about her whereabouts. He suggested that as a member of his mansion, she should be mindful of her identity and not wander off.
Chen Youyou, annoyed by his sudden concern, claimed she needed "personal space" and that he was too busy to need her. Bai Li, refusing to admit his true feelings, merely stated he was hungry and demanded she prepare dinner, despite it being only afternoon. Realizing his request was a thinly veiled act of spite due to his jealousy, Chen Youyou decided to retaliate.
With the help of Xiao Tiao, she prepared a "vinegar banquet," including dishes like radishes in vinegar, East lake fish in vinegar gravy, walnuts in vinegar, old vinegar tea-scented ribs, and vinegar-scented pork knuckle slices, hoping the excessive sourness would spite Bai Li. Bai Li found the dishes overwhelmingly sour and tried to get her to eat, but Chen Youyou, feigning disinterest, insisted she was not hungry and just wanted to watch him dine.
After dinner, Chen Youyou used the token given by Qi Zhengwen to sneak back into the imperial palace to map out a rescue plan for Chen Pingzhi. She found her father, who remarked on her apparent ease of access to the palace, suggesting she was doing well in Bai Li's mansion. Chen Youyou quickly reminded him of her forced marriage and urged him to focus on saving his own life.
She handed him a map she had drawn, instructing him to study it and prepare to escape in three days, promising she would be there to help him. As she was leaving, Chen Youyou overheard Madam De berating Bai Li for failing to produce a satisfactory gown for the upcoming memorial anniversary. Madam De threatened him with flogging if he couldn't deliver by the deadline. Chen Youyou accidentally made a noise, attracting Madam De's attention.
Madam De grew angry at Chen Youyou for trespassing. Bai Li quickly intervened, claiming Chen Youyou was new to the palace and he was responsible for her lack of etiquette. However, Chen Youyou stepped forward, declaring her expertise in needlework and confidently promising to create a gown that would satisfy Madam De within two days.
Madam De, intrigued by her bold claim, agreed to the proposal but warned that if the gown was not to her liking, both Chen Youyou and Bai Li would face severe punishment. Afterward, Bai Li angrily grabbed Chen Youyou, chastising her for her reckless behavior. He explained that Madam De was a woman of unwavering principles, the beloved wife of the former castellan, and the most influential figure in Fuxian City.
He stressed that many tailors had already been brutally punished for failing to meet her expectations regarding the gown. Chen Youyou defended herself, saying she only intervened to save him from punishment and was confident she could satisfy Madam De. Back at Bai Li's mansion, Chen Youyou presented her design for the gown, but Bai Li showed her a large collection of designs that had already been rejected by Madam De.
He explained that directly asking Madam De about her preferences could lead to severe punishment, as a maid had discovered. Bai Li then revealed that Madam De's personality changed dramatically after the former castellan's death. She resorted to overeating to cope with her grief, which led to her current appearance and even the cancellation of Fuxian City's "most beautiful women" ranking list. Chen Youyou sympathized with Madam De's sorrow.
She then consulted Qi Zhengwen for ideas, but he admitted he didn't know Madam De's preferences. Bai Li, observing their close interaction, felt a pang of jealousy. Qi Zhengwen, however, offhandedly mentioned that the former castellan always knew what his aunt liked. This comment sparked an idea in Chen Youyou. Chen Youyou requested Bai Li's help to visit the Castellan's Palace to research.
In the Book Collection House, they discovered records indicating that the former castellan died young in Fuxian City in 195, during a time of peace, raising questions about the cause. Bai Li disclosed that the former castellan was poisoned by Imperial Physician Su, and he vowed to investigate the truth. They continued their research and found a touching account of the former castellan's wedding to Madam De in 185.
The record detailed his promise to make a gown for Madam De with his own hands and bestow a palace upon her on each of their significant wedding anniversaries, such as the Tin Wedding, China Wedding, Jade Wedding, Ruby Wedding, and Golden Wedding. Chen Youyou realized the profound emotional significance of these handmade gowns; by wearing such a garment, Madam De would feel surrounded by her late husband's love and care.
This discovery provided her with the perfect inspiration for her design. With a clear vision, Chen Youyou began diligently working on the gown. Bai Li, showing an unusual level of care, stayed by her side, even making her fruit porridge, which astonished his subordinates, Gu Tianhe and Xiao Tiao. Xiao Tiao remarked on Bai Li's uncharacteristic behavior and advised Gu Tianhe not to interfere. Bai Li tenderly removed a loose thread from Chen Youyou's hair, a moment of quiet intimacy.
Once the gown was sewn, Chen Youyou asked Bai Li to try it on to ensure it would fit Madam De, reasoning that his slightly taller stature made him a suitable stand-in. Bai Li reluctantly donned the elaborate woman's gown, looking awkward and struggling with movement. Chen Youyou playfully teased him, complimenting his beauty in the female attire. Mortified, Bai Li demanded she take it off, but Chen Youyou, finding his predicament amusing, playfully ran around the room, leading to a lighthearted chase and struggle between them.
