To Get Her Episode 17 Recap
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A remarriage competition for Princess Murong Qianyue was held, featuring a challenge called "True Love Fears No Fire." Contestants had to retrieve a Guizhong Flower from the "Mandarin Duck Fire." When no one dared to risk their life, Tu Siyi arrived, apologizing to the Emperor for his unauthorized return. He explained that Lin Zhen'er was afflicted with a strange poison, and only the Guizhong Flower could save her.
Princess Murong Qianyue stated that to obtain the flower, he had to participate in the competition, which meant agreeing to marry her. Left with no other choice, Tu Siyi accepted the challenge. He plunged his hand into the flames, enduring severe burns, and successfully retrieved the Guizhong Flower, collapsing from exhaustion. Upon returning to his residence, Tu Siyi, though gravely injured, insisted that Shen Daifu attend to Lin Zhen'er first.
Shen Daifu reassured him that Zhen'er had taken the antidote, her pulse was stable, and she would soon wake up. He also revealed that he had preemptively applied a cooling balm to Tu Siyi’s hand, preventing even more severe injuries. Shortly after, Princess Murong Qianyue visited, inquiring about Tu Siyi's injuries and asking if he would uphold their engagement. She emphasized the political ramifications if he reneged, warning of escalating tensions and endless disputes between Chuxing and Huanyue States.
Tu Siyi, bound by his word and the delicate political situation, implicitly agreed to the marriage. Meanwhile, Shen Daifu, Cui Xun, and Tu Siya focused on identifying the poison that afflicted Lin Zhen'er. Shen Daifu explained it was a hydrophilic poison that would quickly evaporate if exposed to air, thus requiring water for preservation. Their investigation led them to a suspicious individual who had recently rented a horse for a long journey to a forbidden area.
Cui Xun and Tu Siya cornered the man, who, in a desperate attempt to escape, threw the vial of poison into the air. Tu Siya quickly reacted, catching the poison in her mouth to save it from evaporating. Alarmed for her safety, Cui Xun immediately sucked the poison from her mouth, transferring it to his own.
To prevent the volatile poison from being exposed to air, they continued to exchange it between their mouths repeatedly on their journey back to Shen Daifu, securing it in a bottle upon arrival. Later, as they recovered, Tu Siya and Cui Xun awkwardly discussed their shared experience, with Cui Xun apologizing for accidentally biting her tongue during the frantic transfers. Back at his residence, Tu Siyi stayed by Lin Zhen'er's side until she finally woke.
She asked if she had died and noticed his injured hand. He gently explained everything, including his promise to marry Princess Murong Qianyue. Though heartbroken, Zhen'er understood his sacrifice and asked for some time alone to process the news. Mu Yan, Zhen'er's attendant, brought her some dessert. Zhen'er pondered if Mu Yan had ever seen her beloved marry another.
Reflecting on her situation, Zhen'er considered suicide as a way to "reset" and return to the time before she was poisoned, hoping to regain her life with Tu Siyi. However, the fear of pain made her hesitate, and she put the thought aside. Shen Daifu, after examining the collected poison, discovered it was "Dark Cloud Blotting out the Moon," a toxin exclusive to Huanyue State, with the Guizhong Flower as its only antidote.
He also uncovered evidence that Princess Murong Qianyue's maid had hired a mercenary to administer the poison. Deciding to intervene, Shen Daifu visited Princess Murong Qianyue in the palace, requesting a private audience. He implored her to release her obsessive love for Tu Siyi, warning that it would lead her down a dangerous path. The princess initially remained defiant, asserting Tu Siyi's willing participation in the competition.
However, Shen Daifu then presented his findings, revealing the poison's origin and her maid's involvement. He urged her to cancel the marriage, emphasizing the potential wrath of Tu Siyi if he discovered the truth and reminding her that both she and Tu Siyi were his friends, and he wished for harmony. Moved by Shen Daifu's words and the gravity of the situation, Princess Murong Qianyue later independently decided to annul the engagement.
Tu Siya brought the joyful news to Tu Siyi and Lin Zhen'er, announcing that Princess Murong Qianyue had canceled the marriage, citing respect for their profound love. The Huan Emperor had already returned to Huanyue State, while Princess Murong Qianyue chose to remain in Chuxing as an exchange ambassador for a few more months, likely for ongoing peace talks. Tu Siyi and Zhen'er were greatly relieved.
When Tu Siyi questioned Shen Daifu about the source of the poison, Shen Daifu, to protect Princess Qianyue, claimed the small sample size made it impossible to trace. Tu Siyi then vowed to protect Lin Zhen'er himself, never leaving her side. Lin Zhen'er, meanwhile, recognized that the path to seizing the throne now depended entirely on her own efforts.
