The Eternal Love 3 Episode 10 Recap
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Qu Xiaotan pulled Mo Yanchen out to practice swordplay, which left him feeling a little down. Mo Lian Cheng observed the scene with surprise. The following evening, Mo Lian Cheng thoughtfully presented Qu Xiaotan with a new sword, inviting her to practice in the courtyard. However, Qu Xiaotan was not interested in swordplay that night. Instead, she wrapped her legs around Mo Lian Cheng's waist and began doing sit-ups, occasionally brushing his lips with an accidental kiss.
She explained that this exercise would strengthen her core muscles and improve stability. As she grew tired, she eventually fell asleep in his embrace. Mo Lian Cheng looked at her peaceful face and mused that she looked quite adorable when she slept. Meanwhile, Mo Lian Cheng’s father revealed that an army of 20,000 had been assembled, and the Wei Clan had pledged support with weapons and provisions, all awaiting the acquisition of the imperial token to ensure a decisive victory.
Mo Lian Cheng expressed his concern about such a hasty plan, pointing out that Her Majesty granting the imperial token to the Second Princess was suspicious and likely a test of her ambition. He argued that rash actions could lead to failure. His father, however, dismissed his concerns and demanded that Mo Lian Cheng prove his loyalty to their cause through action, to which Mo Lian Cheng affirmed his unwavering devotion.
As the day of the assessment approached, Qu Xiaotan admitted to Mo Lian Cheng that she was nervous about facing General Lu, fearing she wouldn't win. Despite her recent rigorous training, which had made her more robust, she worried about becoming a "muscular Barbie" and still lacked confidence. Mo Lian Cheng decided to accompany her to the palace for the final test, admitting, after some playful teasing from Qu Xiaotan, that he couldn't bear to leave her.
During the swordfight, Qu Xiaotan ultimately defeated General Lu using a clever trick. Xiao Zhen praised her significant improvements in stamina and skill on behalf of Her Majesty. However, Qu Xiaotan soon realized Mo Lian Cheng was no longer by her side. Suspecting his intentions, Qu Xiaotan rushed to the royal bedroom and found Mo Lian Cheng attempting to steal the imperial token. She immediately stopped him, emphasizing that the token was not to be touched.
Just as she was about to lead him away, Xiao Zhen and his guards arrived, catching them in the act. Thinking quickly, Qu Xiaotan concocted a story, claiming she was trying to steal a medicinal prescription for a tonic Her Majesty had once given her, which she believed had greatly improved her health and made her martial arts training easier.
She claimed to have ambitious goals to serve Dongyue but felt too frail without the tonic’s benefits, hence resorting to asking Mo Lian Cheng to steal the recipe. Mo Lian Cheng was deeply touched by her willingness to take the blame for him. Xiao Zhen, considering the theft of a royal item no small matter, reported the incident to Her Majesty.
He also voiced his suspicion that Qu Xiaotan might be aware of the Mo family's conspiracy and was intentionally covering for Mo Lian Cheng. Her Majesty, though surprised by the audacity of stealing a prescription, decided to remain vigilant, confident that the Mo family could not cause significant trouble for the time being, and ordered Xiao Zhen to secure the imperial token. Outside the royal study, Qu Xiaotan knelt for a long time, nearly fainting from the ordeal.
Mo Lian Cheng offered to take her punishment, but Her Majesty decreed that due to the prince consort's lack of manners, the Second Princess would receive ten lashes and be sent home for reflection. Mo Lian Cheng carried the injured Qu Xiaotan back to their residence, expressing deep remorse for her suffering. He personally applied medicine to her wounds, promising to repay her kindness for taking the blame.
Qu Xiaotan playfully suggested he could "serve her at bedtime," but Mo Lian Cheng reminded her it was Mo Yanchen's turn that night. Qu Xiaotan argued that fighting for men's rights and achieving ideals didn't solely depend on the imperial token, emphasizing that his struggles were their struggles and his ideals were their ideals. She leaned on him for comfort, then, playing hard to get, told him to come to her room later if he couldn't sleep.
After Qu Xiaotan left, Mo Lian Cheng pondered his feelings, questioning if his gratitude for her selflessness had clouded his judgment. He wrestled with the decision of whether to go to her room. Qu Xiaotan waited, sending Jing Xin away so Mo Lian Cheng would feel more comfortable approaching. However, Mo Lian Cheng ultimately didn't come, instead sending a bottle of pain relief ointment. Qu Xiaotan was moved, realizing that even without his memories, he still cared for her.
She resolved to help him regain his past. Meanwhile, Qu Meier was enraged by Qu Xiaotan's success and popularity but found perverse joy in hearing about her punishment for stealing the prescription. She worried about Mo Yanchen's continued devotion to Qu Xiaotan. Qu Xiaotan began to analyze Mo Lian Cheng's past instances of memory recovery, noting a pattern that he seemed to regain his memories whenever he got angry. Convinced that anger was the key, she started deliberately provoking him.
However, Mo Lian Cheng remained surprisingly calm, which only frustrated her further. Desperate, Qu Xiaotan decided on a drastic measure: she would intentionally provoke Mo Lian Cheng by appearing to be interested in another man. She invited Mo Yanchen for a private dinner, intimately feeding him pork jerky from Xiyue, making sure their interaction was observed by Yu Hao. Yu Hao, exaggerating the details, reported the intimate scene to Mo Lian Cheng.
Though clearly pained, Mo Lian Cheng maintained his composure and said nothing. When Jing Xin confirmed Mo Lian Cheng's lack of reaction, Qu Xiaotan grew even more furious and stormed off to confront him. Qu Xiaotan confronted Mo Lian Cheng, acknowledging his secret plans and insisting on joining him, reminding him that he was her Cheng Cheng and she would always be by his side.
However, Mo Lian Cheng coldly refused, stating that her involvement would only be a burden to him. Qu Xiaotan, noticing he was holding his small personal notebook, accused him of being stubborn. Mo Lian Cheng then threw the notebook to the ground, claiming Yu Hao had simply forgotten to discard it. Heartbroken and enraged, Qu Xiaotan left. After she was gone, Mo Lian Cheng carefully picked up the discarded notebook.
He internally confessed his true feelings, burdened by the difficult path ahead and the dangers it posed to his family and the Mo household. He realized he couldn't risk Qu Xiaotan's safety for his plans. He wished for her to live a peaceful, happy life with Mo Yanchen and to simply forget him, accepting a lonely existence for himself.
Later, Qu Xiaotan, still upset, tried to comfort herself, reiterating to Jing Xin that Mo Lian Cheng was merely suffering from amnesia, and she shouldn't argue with a "patient." Jing Xin, although not fully understanding Qu Xiaotan's modern expressions, wholeheartedly believed and supported her, promising to always be by her side and protect her, no matter what. Qu Xiaotan, empowered by Jing Xin’s loyalty, vowed not to be defeated easily, declaring herself a "princess" who would keep fighting.
