To Get Her Episode 3 Recap
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After the disastrous imperial feast where Lin Zhen'er's actions led to the Emperor's anger, Tu Siyi intended to comfort a dejected Lin Zhen'er. However, the Princess Royal intervened, sending Lin Zhen'er back to the mansion while instructing servants to escort her. The Princess Royal then took Tu Siyi to Jinxi Palace, expressing, "We haven't met for a long time. I miss you so much. Can you go to Jinxi Palace for a visit later?"
Tu Siyi, concerned for Lin Zhen'er, asked about her, but the Princess Royal assured him, "I'll let someone send princess back to your mansion. Don't worry about it." Lin Zhen'er was overcome with guilt, anticipating that Tu Siyi might be scolded because of her, making her even more dejected. Meanwhile, at Jinxi Palace, Tu Siyi, though displeased, was forced to entertain the Princess Royal and other women with a musical performance.
The women praised him, remarking, "Siyi is really gentle and talented. He's tall and handsome. This is the style of a prince." The Princess Royal specifically asked him to perform, telling him to "smile" for her, which he did with a forced grin. Back at the mansion, Lin Zhen'er, still upset, declared herself "as stupid as a pig" and lamented that she always brought bad luck to her husband.
Her maid, Mu Yan, tried to console her, but Lin Zhen'er mused that Mu Yan was too honest to survive long in a drama, prompting Mu Yan to point out, "This exactly the third episode." Despite her frustration, Lin Zhen'er quickly regained her resolve, asserting, "I won't be defeated so easily," though she worried about Tu Siyi, anticipating that the Princess Royal, whom she deemed "hard to deal with," would criticize him severely at Jinxi Palace.
The next morning, Lin Zhen'er was preparing for a martial arts duel with Tu Siya, who, as the master of the Danhuang Sect, stated she had been waiting for two hours to fight and chastised Lin Zhen'er for her flippant "Egg pie?" remark about her sect's name. Their confrontation was interrupted by the arrival of the Second Prince and his wife, the Second Princess, who came to mock Tu Siyi.
The Second Princess immediately targeted Tu Siya, remarking, "Princess Siya remains a tough lady," and criticizing her masculine attire. The Second Prince, addressing Lin Zhen'er, questioned Tu Siyi's ability to manage his sister, saying, "Where's Tu Siyi? I asked you to teach sister well. Look at her dressing." The Second Princess added that Tu Siyi "can't do anything well." Lin Zhen'er swiftly defended Tu Siya, asserting, "Siya can wear anything as she likes.
You shouldn't judge her," and praising her fashion sense as "exotic" and reflective of the dynasty's "inclusive prosperity." She then turned her critique to the Second Princess, observing that her gown was ill-fitting and, taking a glance, remarked, "I feel you got fatter." As the Second Princess reacted in indignation, Lin Zhen'er feigned an apology, offering "honey bananas from Xianyun and dates from the north" as a peace offering.
When the Second Prince and Princess tasted the fruits, they immediately recoiled, exclaiming, "Why does it smell like shit?" and "It's indeed the smell of shit." Lin Zhen'er retorted, "There's smell of shit in your mouth." Just then, Tu Siyi arrived, stepping in to support Lin Zhen'er. He chided the Second Prince and Princess, reminding them, "We are all nobles. It's not good for us to talk about shit."
The Second Prince then accused Lin Zhen'er of witchcraft and challenged her by mentioning her late father, General Shengyuan, suggesting she no longer had a backer. Tu Siyi immediately declared, "I am her backer." He then asked Shen Daifu to examine the Second Princess, sarcastically commenting on her "smelly mouth." Shen Daifu, after a brief examination, professionally stated that the Second Princess had a "stable pulse condition" and her mouth would be "cleaner" after resting at her mansion.
The Second Prince then confronted Tu Siyi, stating, "I came here today to tell you I know what you are up to." He accused Tu Siyi of "playing a pig to eat tiger," pretending to love music to gain women's support, and criticized him for being "henpecked" and unable to control his wife.
Tu Siyi refuted the accusation, claiming that his relationship with Lin Zhen'er was harmonious, and that he merely "respects her," supporting what she likes and disliking what she dislikes. Humiliated, the Second Prince and Princess left the mansion. After the Second Prince and Princess left, Tu Siya expressed her gratitude to Lin Zhen'er, saying, "Thank you for speaking for me just now." Lin Zhen'er modestly replied, "It's OK. I was just telling the truth."
When Tu Siya asked if she truly liked her attire, Lin Zhen'er confirmed, "Yeah. It's very fashionable. It's much better than my many colorful garments," then offered to do Tu Siya's makeup. Initially reluctant, Tu Siya, despite being a martial artist, eventually accepted, allowing Lin Zhen'er to apply makeup. However, Tu Siyi entered and disapproved, telling Tu Siya to "remove it. What a mess. Go away."
Tu Siya protested, "It's normal that girls wear makeup," but Tu Siyi scoffed, "Do you even look like a girl? I'll help you remove it." Tu Siya insisted, "I am exactly a girl." Before leaving, Tu Siyi noticed a paintbrush on Tu Siya, sparking suspicion. Later that day, Lin Zhen'er apologized to Tu Siyi for her behavior at the imperial palace.
Tu Siyi responded with surprising gentleness, assuring her, "It doesn't matter," and that "there's nothing right or wrong between husband and wife," making Lin Zhen'er wonder about his sudden kindness. She thanked him for helping her with the Second Princess, to which he replied, "Don't be a stranger. I don't want hear 'thank you' again." He then invited her to have breakfast, asking if she had eaten, and telling her he had ordered many cakes.
During breakfast, Tu Siyi affectionately fed Lin Zhen'er, asking if it was delicious, and even offered to massage her head when she noticed he looked tired. Lin Zhen'er jokingly reminded him of their past playful interactions, but Tu Siyi remained confused by her "nonsense." He then asked her to "move back and live here from today," to which Lin Zhen'er happily agreed, promising to pack her belongings. However, Lin Zhen'er was called to a meeting by the Assassin Alliance.
The Second Prince, leading the alliance, enthusiastically praised Lin Zhen'er, calling her "an extraordinary talent in art of war" and noting their "better and better tacit understanding." He misinterpreted her disruptive behavior at the Sesame Banquet and her confrontation with him in the Third Prince's Mansion as clever tactics to "cover the fact that we're allies," allowing him to prepare for the Emperor's test and concealing their true intentions.
Lin Zhen'er, playing along, humbly accepted the praise, saying, "That's what I should do." Another assassin then brought up the failed poisoning, suggesting that if it had succeeded, they wouldn't have needed so many schemes. Lin Zhen'er swiftly corrected them, asking if they were "fools," and pointing out that Tu Siyi's sudden death would make the Second Prince the "biggest suspect," especially before the Emperor's return.
She firmly decided to "put off the assassination" and, understanding that to defeat the enemy she must first infiltrate their ranks and could not expose herself yet, assured them, "I know what to do about this." The Second Prince, chastising his subordinates to "read more books" and "learn more from Third Princess," allowed Lin Zhen'er to leave. That night, Lin Zhen'er brought her bedding to Tu Siyi's room.
Tu Siyi, who had been studying late, initially told her, "You go there to sleep first," indicating a separation. Lin Zhen'er, accustomed to Tu Siyi hugging her to sleep in her original world, felt a sense of longing, silently wondering if everything could return to normal if she could quickly finish the game. She then pretended to be scared and asked, "Your Highness, can I sleep beside you?" When Tu Siyi asked, "Why?"
she replied, "I'm a little scared," and assured him she wouldn't disturb him. Tu Siyi agreed, and they ended up sleeping until morning. The next morning, Lin Zhen'er greeted a still-sleeping Tu Siyi, reflecting on how precious it was to wake up beside him in this world, unlike in his celebrity life with countless fans.
After a servant announced breakfast, Tu Siyi woke Lin Zhen'er and, at the meal, showed her affection by picking out the egg yolks she disliked and feeding her. Tu Siya, who was also present, noticed a change in her brother, remarking, "Don't you think my brother's eyes are a bit different today?" Shen Daifu, interjecting with a medical explanation, was cut off by Tu Siya, who clarified she meant Tu Siyi's "warm" gaze.
Tu Siyi then announced, "Siya, Zhen'er moved back to my room yesterday," and instructed her to come directly to his room if she needed to see Lin Zhen'er. Tu Siya gasped, "You are living together?" Tu Siyi defended their decision, "Isn't it normal for a couple to live together?" Lin Zhen'er, feeling awkward, told Tu Siya, "Siya is still young. Do not tell her such details."
Tu Siyi continued to express that he had recently discovered "Zhen'er has many shinning points." Later, Tu Siyi confided in Shen Daifu, revealing that his affectionate behavior towards Lin Zhen'er was an act. He explained that the Princess Royal had told him if his relationship with Lin Zhen'er remained strained, the Emperor would force him to divorce her and marry the Princess of Huanyue State to gain power.
Tu Siyi recounted to Shen Daifu how he had protested to the Princess Royal that he didn't want to be a tool again, stating that his marriage to Zhen'er was political but they had "got along well" and "were familiar" now. The Princess Royal, however, presented a sketch of him and Lin Zhen'er sleeping in separate rooms as evidence of their poor relationship. Tu Siyi suspected that Tu Siya was colluding with the Princess Royal to monitor him.
Shen Daifu then warned him, citing medical texts, that "the act of pretending to love someone also determines your consciousness to love her," and that "love is a verb," implying his actions might lead to genuine feelings. The Psychic Festival arrived, a day the Emperor deeply revered, believing that if he moved the late emperor, the late emperor would manifest within the time it takes for a piece of incense to burn, offering guidance while wearing the dragon robe.
Tu Siya reminded Lin Zhen'er to bow her head, emphasizing the festival's significance. Lin Zhen'er, seeing this as a great opportunity, secretly slipped onto the altar during a gust of wind, dressed in the late emperor's yellow robes, while a courtier announced, "The late emperor made his presence." The Emperor urged the late emperor to "give directions," and an official wondered if this was "a prediction of the future Crown Prince."
Lin Zhen'er, acting as the late emperor, attempted to point at Tu Siyi, but the Second Prince strategically stepped in front, leading Lord Zha to declare, "Second Prince will become our Crown Prince." State Preceptor Sun expressed doubt, but Lord Zha insisted the prediction was infallible, being the "first time the late emperor makes it presence in thousands of years."
Lin Zhen'er desperately tried to re-direct, pointing frantically, but State Preceptor Sun, misinterpreting her actions, concluded that the late emperor meant "the two princes are both excellent and they will be pillars of the state." The officials echoed, "Late emperor is wise," and bid him "farewell."
After the ceremony, Lord Zha still argued to the Emperor that the late emperor's initial pointing indicated the Second Prince as the rightful heir, while State Preceptor Sun insisted his interpretation was correct based on "archaeological research."
The Emperor, tired of the debate, declared he would only trust State Preceptor Sun's interpretation, and announced to the Second Prince and Tu Siyi, "the two of you are most valued by me," affirming that "one of you will become the future emperor" and urging them to "perform well." Both princes accepted his instruction. Following the Psychic Festival, Tu Siyi confronted Lin Zhen'er, having seen through her disguise as the late emperor.
He angrily asked, "Do you know what you did?" Lin Zhen'er feigned ignorance, but Tu Siyi pressed, "It's you who pretended to be the late emperor at Psychic Festival. How dare you." He grabbed her, making her exclaim, "It hurts." He warned her of the severe consequences if her act was discovered, stating, "You'd be killed if it was found out by others. Do you know? All people in my mansion would get involved in it."
Lin Zhen'er tried to explain, "I just wanted to let you become the Crown Prince successfully." Tu Siyi, however, interpreted her actions as a continued obsession with power. He expressed his disappointment, saying, "I thought you had changed and were no longer obsessed with power. I didn't expect you're still a contemptible woman who's obsessed with power and dislikes that I can't be the Crown Prince." Lin Zhen'er retorted, "I am contemptible? All I did is for you."
Lin Zhen'er's true intention was to help Tu Siyi ascend the throne so she could take him out of this game world. However, Tu Siyi completely misunderstood her intentions, and she couldn't rashly reveal everything to him. Tu Siyi, furious, declared he did "not want to be the Crown Prince" and cruelly revealed that his recent affection was a sham: "I didn't mean to ask you to move back and my being nice to you is not sincere.
Do not care too much about it. I did it to show Princess Royal." He further added, "I just don't want others to bother me as you do so that I can study music." Heartbroken, Lin Zhen'er simply said, "Fine. Tu Siyi, I won't bother you any more," and began to leave. Tu Siyi yelled at her, "Go. Go now!" As she departed, he slammed the door, shouting, "Do you still want to come back to sleep?
I'm telling you, no way!" Lin Zhen'er, standing outside, murmured in disbelief, "I've never lived here." Shen Daifu arrived shortly after, finding Tu Siyi agitated. He advised Tu Siyi to rest early, commenting on how anger could lead to "liver fire." Tu Siyi questioned him, "Did I go too far just now?" but then contradicted himself by dismissing Shen Daifu's previous advice about love being a verb as merely a "medical point of view."
He expressed his frustration, "Whenever I thought Lin Zhen'er is real and lovely, she. . ." Shen Daifu, seeing Tu Siyi's internal conflict, candidly asked, "Pardon me for speaking frankly. Since you pretend to like Her Highness from the very beginning, why do you care if she deserves your love?"
