To Get Her Episode 9 Recap
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Cui Xun expressed his profound gratitude to the Third Prince and Lin Zhen'er for their guidance, which helped him overcome his rebellious past. He acknowledged that without their wisdom, he would still be a nobody in society. To show his appreciation, Cui Xun pledged to follow and serve the Third Prince. Lin Zhen'er, recognizing his excellent Kungfu as a valuable asset, readily agreed to let him join their retinue, believing he would be of much help.
Cui Xun greeted Tu Siya as 'Princess Ya.' Tu Siya, excited by Cui Xun joining them, immediately told him to stop calling her "Princess," asserting her identity as a martial artist. Cui Xun, however, teased her about her "poor Kungfu," suggesting she return to being a "little princess." Provoked, Tu Siya challenged him to teach her.
He began by asking her to perform a horse-riding step, then emphasized the importance of building muscles for strength, mentioning exercising arms, legs, and the upper body, specifically chest muscles. When he directly checked her chest muscles, Tu Siya blushed deeply and ran off in embarrassment. Li Changxiu then arrived, surprising Tu Siya, who recalled his previous clandestine actions at their home.
Li Changxiu playfully retorted that she also "stole" his flute, making them even, before gifting her one of his many flutes. He then revealed his true purpose: to obtain the "Ode to Lvqi". Identifying himself as a prince of Yuanri State, he explained his grandmother's long-held admiration for Master Cui. During Master Cui's concert tour in Yuanri State, his grandmother was captivated by his performance of the "Ode to Lvqi".
Upon learning Master Cui was married, she respectfully maintained her distance, later marrying the previous emperor and becoming queen. Now, in her ill health, she desired to see the "Ode to Lvqi" one last time to fulfill her deepest wish. Lin Zhen'er, determined not to hand over the "Ode to Lvqi" as she intended to use it to aid the Third Prince's ascension, decided on a strategic delay.
Acknowledging Li Changxiu's martial skills, she feigned sympathy for his grandmother's plight and invited him to stay for the night, promising to make her "signature snacks." Her true intention, however, was to secretly add a laxative to the treats, hoping to incapacitate him and prevent him from leaving with the music score. While she was preparing the snacks, Tu Siyi arrived and confronted her, his tone laced with jealousy.
He questioned why she was personally making snacks for Li Changxiu, even though she explained it was merely a gift for his long journey home. Tu Siyi reminded her that she was his wife and carrying his child, and he believed she should not be so attentive to another man. He complained that just when he starts to feel positively about her, she invariably does something to displease him.
Lin Zhen'er, frustrated, attempted to tell him he didn't understand her intentions, but he dismissed her. This agitation caused her to accidentally sprinkle the laxative onto her own food. Lin Zhen'er presented Li Changxiu with a variety of snacks, including what she called "instant noodles," a "treasure of Chuxing State," explaining how to prepare them and even packing more for his journey. After she left, Tu Siyi secretly approached Li Changxiu, who was playing his flute.
Feigning disinterest in Lin Zhen'er's cooking, Tu Siyi dismissed Chuxing's snacks as "terrible." He then offered Li Changxiu the "Ode to Lvqi" immediately if he departed that very night, despite the clear sky, claiming unpredictable weather. Li Changxiu accepted the music score and promptly left. When Lin Zhen'er discovered Li Changxiu's departure and learned that Tu Siyi gave him the "Ode to Lvqi", she was incandescent with rage. She accused Tu Siyi of being childishly jealous.
Tu Siyi, however, defended his actions by saying he was honoring Li Changxiu's grandmother's deep feelings and Master Cui's original generous spirit in sharing the score. He dismissed Lin Zhen'er's anger as "unreasonable." Lin Zhen'er, feeling all her efforts were wasted, passionately argued that he didn't understand how much trouble she went through to get the score and how lost she feels without it.
She challenged him, asking how he could become Crown Prince or gain the Emperor's favor without it. Tu Siyi, in turn, accused her of only supporting his musical dream for her own "power and tricks," implying she hasn't changed from her true self, driven by fame and profit.
Lin Zhen'er countered that her actions were precisely to secure his position as Crown Prince and win the Emperor's approval, connecting it to his musical success, and questioned what is wrong with achieving both. In the midst of their heated argument, Lin Zhen'er was suddenly overcome with severe stomach pain. She declared she needed to rush to the outhouse and would resume their argument later, before collapsing.
Tu Siya was sent to check on her, and shortly after, Shen Daifu examined her. Tu Siyi confronted Lin Zhen'er, demanding to know why she lied to him and what her true intentions were. He was enraged, pointing a sword at her. Shen Daifu attempted to calm him, explaining that he genuinely detected a "happy pulse" previously. Lin Zhen'er then confessed that she faked the pregnancy using internal force and challenged Tu Siyi to kill her.
Tu Siyi, with profound disappointment, clarified that his anger stemmed from her repeated deceit, stating that every time he attempts to love her, she consistently proves herself "not worthy of my love." Lin Zhen'er, equally heartbroken, questioned if he ever truly loved her. She recounted how he initially "spoiled" her but then cruelly confined her to a cold, dark room whenever she displeased him, knowing her fear of darkness.
She also revealed that Princess Royal's threats of torture left her no choice but to claim pregnancy for survival. She highlighted his sudden affection after he believed she was pregnant, asking how she could possibly have then revealed the truth. Lin Zhen'er concluded that he only loves an "obedient" version of her, one who unconditionally supports all his desires, especially his music, regardless of her own feelings.
She lamented her own foolishness for saving him and loving him, even after they had "broken up." Tu Siyi, bewildered by her modern terminology, dismissed her words as "nonsense." Overwhelmed by her emotions, Lin Zhen'er ran off. Later, a deeply distressed Tu Siyi, accompanied by Shen Daifu, found himself in a Guqin shop.
He furiously tried multiple instruments, frustrating the shopkeeper who complained that Tu Siyi had been playing the same Guqin for hours and should try another or simply leave if none meet his standards. Tu Siyi, still agitated, defended his right to thoroughly test a Guqin before purchase, asserting his preference for the current instrument despite its perceived flaws in tone. Unable to find solace, he stormed out of the shop.
On the street, Tu Siyi and Shen Daifu unexpectedly encountered Murong Qianyue. She greeted Tu Siyi, who initially misremembered her as "Shangguan Qianyue" before correcting himself to "Murong Qianyue." When she invited him for tea, Tu Siyi politely declined, claiming to feel unwell, and promised to meet another time, before abruptly leaving Shen Daifu with Murong Qianyue. Left alone with Murong Qianyue, Shen Daifu bravely offered her a sachet as a gift.
He explained that he recreated the unique aroma of her body, which he remembered from a past encounter. Through his meticulous research, he discovered a key ingredient, Shui Anxi, is a rare aromatic crop found only in Huanyue State. This led him to correctly deduce that Murong Qianyue is from Huanyue State and likely resides near the Wenyu River, where the plant flourishes.
Murong Qianyue, displeased by his unexpected insight into her hidden identity and having no romantic interest in him, coldly rejected his gift. A dejected Shen Daifu reunited with Tu Siyi, and they both headed to a cliffside to vent their frustrations by shouting. Shen Daifu lamented his rejection, feeling misunderstood and labeled as "a weird person" for his heartfelt gesture.
He contrasted his own predicament, feeling unloved and lonely, with Tu Siyi's relationship struggles, which he views as "happy troubles" between two people who care for each other. Shen Daifu then showcased his vast knowledge of medicinal plants like purslane, dandelion, and mugwort, detailing their healing properties, but expressed his despair that such extensive knowledge is utterly useless in attracting women. He bitterly noted that healthy women only approach him for medical treatment, never for companionship. Listening to Shen Daifu's heartfelt confessions, Tu Siyi found an unexpected sense of comfort and told Shen Daifu that he felt "much better now."
