To Get Her Episode 14 Recap
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Distraught by the realization that Murong Qianyue is the true heroine and she is merely a supporting antagonist, Lin Zhengzheng questioned her maid, Mu Yan, asking who resembled the female lead more. Mu Yan, without hesitation, affirmed that Princess Murong Qianyue fit the role. Mu Yan explained that Qianyue’s appearance, being plump and decent, appealed to men, whereas Lin Zhengzheng, with her more masculine features, was favored by women.
She added that Qianyue appeared vulnerable and somewhat ignorant in front of Tu Siyi, showing admiration, yet she possessed musical knowledge that allowed her to connect with him. In contrast, Lin Zhengzheng was overly intelligent and skilled in martial arts, which might make men feel inferior. Mu Yan further pointed out that Tu Siyi’s time with Lin Zhengzheng was often fraught with danger, leaving no room for romance, while with Qianyue, they could enjoy harmonious musical moments.
Lin Zhengzheng, initially defensive about her martial arts protecting Tu Siyi, conceded that her assertiveness might be perceived as overbearing and wondered if this dynamic was indeed the legendary "heroine aura." To verify Murong Qianyue’s supposed heroine aura, Lin Zhengzheng secretly followed her. She observed Qianyue kindly distributing sweets to children, who affectionately called her "Sister Fairy."
Lin Zhengzheng then decided to test the aura by deliberately throwing stones at Qianyue, but each attempt was skillfully dodged, convincing Lin Zhengzheng that Qianyue possessed "100% danger avoidance." She continued to observe Qianyue's behavior, noticing that Qianyue appeared remarkably clever when interacting with others. For instance, she effortlessly solved a complex "chicken and rabbit in a cage" problem for some palace staff, earning their fervent admiration.
However, when with Tu Siyi, Qianyue seemed to lose her intellectual prowess, claiming to have forgotten a music score. Tu Siyi, finding her forgetfulness charming, helped her recall the difficult passages, which Qianyue praised him for. Lin Zhengzheng also observed Qianyue's tolerant nature when Qianyue asked for her ideas for the Emperor's birthday song, eager to include her and avoid making her feel excluded. All these observations solidified Lin Zhengzheng's belief that Murong Qianyue was undeniably the heroine.
Meanwhile, a worried Tu Siyi consulted Shen Daifu and Cui Xun about Lin Zhengzheng's recent melancholy. Shen Daifu attributed it to physiological causes, while Cui Xun, a bachelor, cynically commented on women's troublesome nature, their tendency to say "I'm fine" when they are not, and his inability to comprehend them. Tu Siyi dismissed Cui Xun’s advice. Wanting to cheer Lin Zhengzheng up with a gift, Tu Siyi allowed Cui Xun to accompany him.
Cui Xun insisted they visit a weapon shop, where he enthusiastically demonstrated various fitness equipment such as shoulder poles, wooden boats, and stone dumbbells, explaining their benefits for strengthening muscles and internal force. Tu Siyi, however, found these items impractical for Lin Zhengzheng, who, despite her lively nature, was not one to wield weapons. He noted that Lin Zhengzheng had been exhausted from preparations for the Emperor's birthday. Tu Siyi suggested that soothing snacks would be more appropriate for her.
Cui Xun then realized that such equipment would be more suitable for Tu Siya. Back at the mansion, as Tu Siyi continued to ponder a suitable gift, Cui Xun noticed Tu Siyi unconsciously biting his chopsticks, finding the habit "cute." Soon after, they encountered Tu Siya, who was also brainstorming ideas to uplift Lin Zhengzheng's spirits, jokingly suggesting a show called "Beating Cui Xun Fiercely."
Cui Xun then presented Tu Siya with the stone dumbbell he had acquired, explaining its benefits for strength and internal force. Tu Siya, while acknowledging her superior martial arts skills, appreciated the gift for its training value. Later, Cui Xun observed Tu Siya making a similar thinking gesture, biting her finger, which he again found "so cute" and "liked very much," prompting him to impulsively reach out to her. Tu Siya playfully caught his hand and twisted his arm.
Consumed by her distress over the heroine matter, Lin Zhengzheng sought out the fortune-teller, Zhuge Taotao. Skeptical of his usual tricks, she demanded more substantial evidence. The fortune-teller, acknowledging his past limitations and recent progress, handed her the Sky Eye Mirror, which he claimed could directly answer questions about the future. Lin Zhengzheng asked, "What will happen if Tu Siyi is in love with Murong Qianyue?"
The mirror revealed a vision, which, to Lin Zhengzheng's shock, caused the mirror to shatter. The fortune-teller solemnly advised her that only by distancing herself from Tu Siyi could his fate return to its rightful path. This revelation, though seemingly simplifying her mission to return to reality, plunged Lin Zhengzheng into deeper turmoil.
She expressed her reluctance to push Tu Siyi into another woman’s arms, even as she longed for the nightmare to end and for them to return to their real lives. She agonizingly wondered if Tu Siyi's willingness to be with another woman meant he could easily abandon her. That evening, Tu Siyi visited Lin Zhengzheng, expressing concern over her recent mood.
His vague responses about his late-night plans, first mentioning borrowing books from the imperial study and then quickly backtracking to say he was going to sleep, struck Lin Zhengzheng as odd. She decided it was best not to grow too close to him and sent him away. However, remembering something she needed to give him, she followed, only to witness Tu Siyi and Murong Qianyue departing together.
This sight fueled her anger, leading her to internally call Tu Siyi a "bastard" and threaten him if the game didn't progress quickly enough. The next morning, to her dismay, Tu Siyi burst in, excitedly proclaiming that Chuxing State and Huanyue State had signed a long-awaited peace agreement. While Tu Siya celebrated this as a step towards Tu Siyi becoming Crown Prince, Lin Zhengzheng, though feigning happiness, found herself deeply saddened, believing this development was not a good omen.
The Emperor's birthday banquet commenced with various princes and princesses presenting their gifts. The Second Prince offered a luminous pearl, wishing the Emperor eternal radiance, which pleased His Majesty. Tu Siya presented her own painting, which was quickly dismissed. When it was Tu Siyi's turn, he offered a unique gift: a rendition of the "Happy Birthday to You" song, a tune Lin Zhengzheng had once casually hummed. Murong Qianyue graced the performance with a dance.
The Emperor was delighted, especially by the fact that palace staff, including Imperial Doctor Zhang, had joined the chorus, embodying a peaceful flourishing age. When Tu Siyi attempted to credit Lin Zhengzheng for the idea, Murong Qianyue swiftly interjected, claiming she had assisted him out of sympathy for his hard work, effectively taking the credit.
Witnessing Tu Siyi and Qianyue's intimate exchanges during the performance, and Qianyue's graceful dance, Lin Zhengzheng felt a pang of inadequacy and began to seriously reconsider the fortune-teller's advice. Following Tu Siyi's well-received gift, which greatly pleased the Emperor, Murong Qianyue seized the opportunity to request a guide to explore Chuxing State, specifying Tu Siyi for the role. Tu Siyi, visibly reluctant, tried to decline.
The Second Prince quickly offered to accompany Qianyue instead, but the Emperor, bound by his word, insisted that Qianyue's choice be honored. At this pivotal moment, Lin Zhengzheng, overriding Tu Siyi's hesitation, surprisingly interjected, "That's right, Your Highness. Just play the host." Her unexpected agreement ultimately compelled Tu Siyi to accept the assignment.
Returning to her room, feeling dejected and hungry after the banquet, Lin Zhengzheng was ambushed by Tu Siyi, Tu Siya, Shen Daifu, and Cui Xun, who "attacked" her with cake and sang "Happy Birthday to You" in celebration of her own birthday. Lin Zhengzheng was touched by their gesture. She asked Tu Siyi why he wasn't at the celebration banquet with Murong Qianyue, to which he tenderly replied that nothing was more important than her.
Praising the delicious cake, Lin Zhengzheng's happiness became complicated when Tu Siyi revealed that Murong Qianyue had taught him how to bake it, explaining he had been secretly meeting her to learn it as a surprise for Lin Zhengzheng. Tu Siyi sensed her unease and asked if she suspected anything between him and Qianyue, offering to take her along if he toured with Qianyue. Lin Zhengzheng declined, stating she wouldn't "cause trouble" for his imperial duty.
Internally, she grappled with conflicting emotions, wishing for something to happen between them to fulfill her mission, yet unable to shake off the sweetness of Tu Siyi's affection. She reminded herself to stay focused on completing the task and leaving the game.
