To Get Her Episode 20 Recap
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Tu Siyi and Cui Xun both found themselves preoccupied, unable to eat or sleep. Tu Siyi approached Cui Xun, asking him to investigate Yin Tianshan, explaining that Cui Xun was adept at gathering information from all corners of the country. Before Tu Siyi could elaborate, Lin Zhen'er arrived, immediately mentioning Yin Tianshan. This annoyed Tu Siyi, who felt a pang of jealousy.
Lin Zhen'er teased him, asking if he was upset, but quickly urged him to hurry as they had an appointment with Yin Tianshan. She reminded Tu Siyi about their "7-day plan" and the need to rehearse with An Zhaoyi in the imperial palace, stressing that "preliminary mental preparation is of crucial importance." Lin Zhen'er, Tu Siyi, and Yin Tianshan met with An Zhaoyi, who expressed her despair at being in the Cold Palace and the fear of further degradation.
Yin Tianshan presented his plan: the Emperor, exhausted from his daily duties, would be vulnerable to a subtle approach. He proposed that An Zhaoyi should pretend to play the flute for six consecutive days along the Emperor's usual path back to the palace, while Tu Siyi, hidden from view, would be the one actually playing the melancholic tunes. The plan was to skip the seventh day, which would surely achieve success. An Zhaoyi agreed.
For six days, An Zhaoyi would appear in the Ming Lv Garden, feigning to play the flute. The Emperor, passing by, was repeatedly startled by the eerie music and the figure, connecting it with the palace's ghost stories. On the seventh day, when An Zhaoyi did not appear, Lin Zhen'er blamed Tu Siyi for playing such plaintive music that scared the Emperor away. Tu Siyi, however, insisted his music was perfect for the scene and questioned Yin Tianshan's method.
Despite the apparent failure, an imperial edict soon arrived, promoting An Zhaoyi to Noble Consort An and granting her Anyang Palace as her new residence. Tu Siyi questioned the eunuch delivering the decree, who revealed that the Emperor had been so frightened by the "unclean things" he saw in the Ming Lv Garden over the past six days that he fell ill.
A divination by the imperial master suggested a "joyful atmosphere" was needed, and Noble Consort An's birth date perfectly matched. An Zhaoyi was overjoyed, not just for herself, but for the other women in the Cold Palace whom she could now help leave the desolate place. Meanwhile, Cui Xun reported his findings to Tu Siyi regarding Yin Tianshan.
He confirmed Yin Tianshan was a newcomer to the capital, having arrived recently, and his belongings at the inn contained nothing suspicious apart from a wooden token carved with the character "Zhen." Tu Siyi recognized the token and, filled with suspicion, went to Lin Zhen'er's room under the pretense of cleaning. He rummaged through her belongings, much to her annoyance, and eventually found a matching wooden token inscribed with the character "Shan."
He combined the two tokens, which perfectly inlaid each other, confirming his fears that they were a pair. Tu Siyi's jealousy erupted, realizing they had lied about not knowing each other. Tu Siyi immediately summoned Lin Zhen'er and Yin Tianshan. He was initially irked by Lin Zhen'er using the pronoun "us" in front of Yin Tianshan, asserting that "this word only exists between you and me."
He then presented the "Zhen" token he found in Yin Tianshan's baggage and the "Shan" token from Lin Zhen'er's room, demanding an explanation for these "perfectly inlaid" tokens. Lin Zhen'er was outraged that Tu Siyi had searched her room without permission, emphasizing her right to privacy. Tu Siyi retorted, questioning if her "privacy is used for hiding these tokens of love."
Lin Zhen'er vehemently denied any romantic involvement, stating they had only met a few days ago and it was not what Tu Siyi imagined. She urged Yin Tianshan to explain. Yin Tianshan calmly stated that he and Lin Zhen'er were "bonded with marriage." He then clarified that this bond dated back to when they were both eight years old, playing house and calling each other "wife" and "husband."
He recounted how Lin Zhen'er had saved him after his parents died in the war, and how she continued to care for him. He explained that Lin Zhen'er had given him the "Zhen" token, and that it symbolized their childhood bond along with the matching "Shan" token she possessed. He further revealed that they had even raised a hamster named Xiao Mei, forming a family unit they called "Zhen, Shan, Mei" (Truth, Kindness, Beauty).
Yin Tianshan revealed that he had purposefully sought her out after learning she had become the Third Prince's consort (Wangfei), wanting to confirm her happiness. Lin Zhen'er assured him she was doing well. Tu Siyi, still seething with jealousy, reiterated that he had been taking good care of his wife and that Yin Tianshan's services were no longer needed, effectively dismissing him. Lin Zhen'er confronted Tu Siyi for "yelling him away" after he had explained everything.
Tu Siyi argued that if Yin Tianshan were truly a good person, he would have revealed their childhood connection at the very beginning, implying he only confessed when confronted. He declared that he was trying to protect Lin Zhen'er. Still angry with Tu Siyi, Lin Zhen'er went shopping. Tu Siyi secretly followed her, witnessing her lavish spending.
He watched as she bought an expensive "first class butterfly-attracting powder" for "3 guan" and an even pricier item from the western countries for "4 taels," justifying it by saying Tu Siyi had enough fortune for "more than 3 lifetimes." She proclaimed that shopping was "the best way for women to dispel sorrow and anxiety." Meanwhile, Tu Siyi was in the Library Box, consulting Master Zhi about a hypothetical legal case involving a betrayed fisherman, revealing his ongoing preoccupation.
The next day, Lin Zhen'er visited the newly appointed Noble Consort An, who was still sighing, a "habitual" action from her time in the Cold Palace. Noble Consort An offered her gifts sent from other palaces, but Lin Zhen'er, still frustrated, only wanted to "do the unpacking!" As Lin Zhen'er excitedly unwrapped a gift box, a hidden weapon suddenly shot out, striking her. She realized it was poisoned just before losing consciousness. Upon receiving news of the Third Prince's consort's accidental injury in Anyang Palace, Tu Siyi rushed to her side, finding her unconscious in bed.
