To Get Her Episode 19 Recap
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Lin Zhen'er, startled and screaming, quickly summoned Tu Siyi to her side. Believing they were being chased by a ghost, they frantically fled until a palace maid intercepted them, revealing that the "ghost" was merely An Zhaoyi. An Zhaoyi, apologizing for frightening them, clarified that she had been counting her ducklings—Xiaohuang, Doudou, who loved eating beans, and Shuishui, who was good at swimming—which apparently led to the palace rumors of a female ghost counting numbers to collect facial features.
An Zhaoyi then invited Lin Zhen'er and Tu Siyi to her residence. They found her quarters to be the desolate Cold Palace, known for housing unfavored consorts. The cold and eerie atmosphere was unsettling. Inside, they witnessed another resident, Xiaolan, climbing out of a well, prompting An Zhaoyi to quickly help her, advising her not to search for food in the well.
Lin Zhen'er noticed that most of the Cold Palace residents seemed to have lost their sanity, with only An Zhaoyi and her maid, Biyu, remaining clear-headed. An Zhaoyi explained that these women, confined for extended periods with no visitors, eventually deteriorated mentally, though they remained kind-hearted.
Moved by her plight, Lin Zhen'er promised to visit frequently and even brought fabric for An Zhaoyi to make clothes and nests for her ducklings, emphasizing that An Zhaoyi's pets deserved the same care as those of other consorts. Later, while Lin Zhen'er and Tu Siyi were visiting, a eunuch from Royal Noble Consort Huang attempted to collect protection money from An Zhaoyi, even threatening to take her ducklings. Lin Zhen'er boldly intervened, challenging his authority.
The eunuch, arrogant due to his connection to Royal Noble Consort Huang, boasted that even Tu Siyi had to show him respect. Tu Siyi, however, firmly refuted this, chastising the eunuch and ordering him to leave the Cold Palace immediately. The eunuch quickly fled. Lin Zhen'er then assured An Zhaoyi that she and Tu Siyi would ensure no one would bully her or Xiaohuang again.
They discovered An Zhaoyi had transformed her palace into a small farm, growing melon and vegetable seedlings in barrels, mulberry trees for silkworms, and raising fish. She explained that the Cold Palace was neglected, with terrible food and often forgotten deliveries, forcing her to be self-sufficient. An Zhaoyi even offered them some cucumbers for making cold cucumbers with sauce.
She revealed that her love for gardening developed out of boredom, but she found happiness in it, noting that a favored consort would never be able to keep fish or chickens. Lin Zhen'er expressed her dismay at the tragic lives of women in the palace, who were forced to vie for the Emperor's favor simply to secure their position, attributing it to polygamy. Tu Siyi corrected her, stating that they were fighting for a foothold, not just favor.
When Lin Zhen'er asked if his own future palace would be similar if he became emperor, Tu Siyi reiterated his commitment to her alone, assuring her he only desired her. Convinced of his sincerity, Lin Zhen'er declared her intention to help An Zhaoyi regain the Emperor's heart and leave the miserable Cold Palace. Meanwhile, Tu Siya was feeling downcast due to Cui Xun's prolonged absence.
Upon his return, Cui Xun explained that his aging grandfather's greatest wish was to see him married soon. After discussions, his grandfather had arranged several blind dates for him at a teahouse the following day. Despite a tinge of jealousy, Tu Siya insisted on accompanying him to help evaluate the prospective wives, believing that only a woman could truly understand what made a suitable wife.
At the teahouse, Cui Xun's first date, a Miss Bai, consumed all the food and questioned his "stinginess," despite his good salary. The second woman immediately inquired about his properties and land, worrying about "dispute over his legacy" after his grandfather's passing, and then demanded control over his salary and a bride price on their first meeting, appalling Tu Siya.
The situation worsened when a man interrupted, claiming Cui Xun's family owed him money and threatening to "report crime to the authorities." He mistakenly assumed the woman was Cui Xun's wife and demanded repayment from her. The woman quickly denied being his wife, stating that "every debt has its debtor," and promptly fled. Tu Siya, disgusted, told Cui Xun that he would have suffered greatly if she hadn't intervened.
Cui Xun admitted he didn't want to get married, finding it better to simply practice martial arts and drink with friends. However, remembering his promise to his grandfather, he resolved to continue the blind dates, hoping for a better match. Exasperated, Tu Siya angrily told him to date as many girls as he wished and left. Later, Lin Zhen'er and Tu Siyi encountered a charming man named Yin Tianshan at a teahouse.
Lin Zhen'er was impressed by his ability to connect with a woman by offering her liquor after subtly revealing her awaited suitor had left with his wife and children, framing it as shared empathy. Yin Tianshan introduced himself, ignoring Tu Siyi's own introduction. Lin Zhen'er, having noticed his remarkable skill, invited Yin Tianshan to their residence, explaining An Zhaoyi's situation and promising him a generous reward if he could help her regain the Emperor's favor.
Yin Tianshan agreed, stating that the Princess's satisfaction was his primary goal, though he still expected payment. However, Tu Siyi, standing by, grew visibly jealous, annoyed by their seemingly intimate and engrossed discussion. He immediately suspected Yin Tianshan of having ulterior motives and trying to win over Lin Zhen'er, which he found unbearable.
Yin Tianshan analyzed that An Zhaoyi needed to "re-attract" the Emperor quickly, emphasizing that the Emperor had "seen numerous women" and An Zhaoyi was an "ordinary" one among them. Lin Zhen'er found his insight profound, but Tu Siyi dismissed it as mere repetition. Yin Tianshan then proposed an experiment, asking Lin Zhen'er to cooperate. He proceeded to send Lin Zhen'er an apple every hour throughout the day.
When he abruptly stopped sending apples at a certain point, Lin Zhen'er grew increasingly curious, questioning why the apples had ceased and how he had managed to time their delivery so precisely. Yin Tianshan explained that her current focus was not on the apples themselves but on "why" they stopped, demonstrating how he had successfully captured her attention. This, he asserted, was exactly the effect An Zhaoyi needed to achieve with the Emperor.
Tu Siyi initially scoffed, believing such a tactic wouldn't work on men, especially the Emperor, and challenged Yin Tianshan to try it on him. Despite his confidence, Tu Siyi also became increasingly curious when the hourly apples stopped coming. He eagerly asked about the "next fruit" and wondered aloud why he was so interested, proving the intensified version of the experiment to be effective. Convinced by the results, they decided to implement Yin Tianshan's strategy for An Zhaoyi in the palace.
