The Eternal Love Episode 12 Recap
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Plagued by Mo Liancheng's growing mistrust, Qu Xiaotan sat alone in her chambers, refusing to eat for days. She despaired, feeling abandoned by the only man she believed she could rely on in this unfamiliar world. The misunderstanding had been amplified when Qu Tan'er, trying to prove the existence of two souls, deliberately lied that she never loved Mo Liancheng in a failed attempt to make Xiaotan reappear. This desperate act only hardened Mo Liancheng's heart.
Jing Xin tried to coax Xiaotan to eat, but Xiaotan had no appetite. She understood that the Grand Prince and the Qu family had set a trap for Mo Liancheng using her as a weakness, but she knew no one would believe her incredible explanation of two people sharing one body. Seeking solace, Qu Xiaotan ventured into the garden alone. As she paused by a lakeside pavilion, she was suddenly pushed into the water from behind.
Later that night, Jing Xin searched for her, discovering her cloak floating on the lake's surface. Panicked, Jing Xin screamed for help, and servants pulled an unresponsive Qu Xiaotan from the water. Mo Liancheng, upon hearing the news, rushed to her side, frantically calling her name. He commanded Yu Hao to gather every imperial doctor in Dongyue. Inside her room, Mo Liancheng raged as one imperial doctor after another declared Qu Tan'er beyond saving.
In his desperation, he threatened to bury them all with her if they failed. The last doctor confirmed that the Eighth Princess had already stopped breathing when rescued. Just as all hope seemed lost, a blue-robed, white-haired old man known as the Spirit Master swiftly entered the room. The eccentric old man admonished Mo Liancheng for wasting precious time and revealed he could save the princess, but only if Mo Liancheng agreed to a "Life Bond."
He explained this ancient ritual would spiritually connect their lives: if one died, the other would perish as well. Unwavering, Mo Liancheng agreed, stating he would rather die than live without her. The Spirit Master then initiated the ritual, guiding spiritual energy between them. As it concluded, Mo Liancheng collapsed from weakness, while the Spirit Master looked at the still Qu Xiaotan with surprise.
Upon re-examination, the imperial physicians found Qu Xiaotan's pulse stable and declared her miraculously returned to life. Mo Liancheng then pressed the Spirit Master for an explanation of the two personalities. The Spirit Master confirmed that two distinct consciousnesses resided within the princess's body: the original Qu Tan'er and another that had entered by chance, a phenomenon he had never witnessed before. Finally understanding, Mo Liancheng believed Qu Xiaotan's words.
Jing Xin further explained that Xiaotan had sought to confront the Crown Prince, Mo Yihuai, to avenge Qu Tan'er's past suffering, not realizing she was walking into a trap set by Mo Liancheng to test her loyalty. Jing Xin also revealed Xiaotan's desperate search for an ancient bed, which she believed could help her return to her own world. As Mo Liancheng reflected on their journey, his heart ached with regret.
Just then, Yu Hao reported that the perpetrator had been found. In the study, a maid named Yi Xiangnong knelt in confession. Driven by jealousy over Mo Liancheng's affection for the princess, she admitted to pushing Qu Xiaotan into the lake. However, she then implicated the Crown Prince, Mo Yihuai, claiming he had ordered the murder because the princess was no longer useful to him. Enraged, Mo Liancheng ordered Yu Hao to dispose of the maid.
Soon after, Mo Yihuai arrived, taunting Mo Liancheng for being unable to protect his own wife. Mo Liancheng later confided in his brother, Jingxuan, that he didn't believe the Crown Prince was behind it, suspecting the maid had framed him to protect the true culprit—likely a jealous woman within the palace. Mo Liancheng remained steadfastly by Qu Xiaotan's bedside, personally preparing her favorite spicy dishes and coaxing her to wake up.
At last, Qu Xiaotan stirred, softly calling out "Chengcheng," her affectionate nickname for him. She woke up and frantically explained that her lie about not loving him was a desperate attempt to prove the existence of the two consciousnesses. Mo Liancheng gently silenced her, assuring her that he now believed her completely. When she worried that she had cost him the position of Crown Prince, he reassured her he would reclaim what was rightfully his.
At that moment, the Crown Prince and Crown Princess were announced. Mo Liancheng decisively declared that he would not allow Qu Tan'er to appear again, stating firmly that Qu Xiaotan was completely his.
