Twelve Legends Episode 14 Recap
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Although Xiao Tao was reluctant to leave her sisters at the dance hall, she yearned to grow old with Yin Qing. She decided to say goodbye, despite her sisters' objections who felt Yin Qing was unsuitable for her, with only Ye Ming supporting her decision. Xiao Tao packed her belongings, preparing to leave the dance hall and start a new life with Yin Qing.
Ye Ming expressed her sadness, and Xiao Tao gave Ye Ming her most cherished dress, a gift from a general from her days as a top singer in Hangzhou. She told Ye Ming that only she could truly showcase its charm. Ye Ming suggested Xiao Tao could still return to sing, but Xiao Tao, now “Mrs. Yin,” made it clear she was moving on.
They shared a heartfelt farewell, acknowledging it was their last day living together, and Xiao Tao expressed how much she would miss Ye Ming. The Xinxin Dance Hall manager welcomed Deputy Chief Bai Jin Gang, who stated that he was investigating a series of recent murders of female entertainers in Shanghai, as ordered by his superiors. Bai Jin Gang’s attention was caught by Ye Ming’s performance.
Driven by lust, he then entered the backstage area, clearing everyone out to speak with Ye Ming privately. He introduced himself as the Deputy Chief of the Shanghai Police Bureau and explained that he believed a psychopath was targeting beautiful women. He offered increased police protection for Ye Ming due to her beauty. Ye Ming politely declined, suggesting he deploy his forces elsewhere as she had no need for protection.
Bai Jin Gang, surprised by her refusal, implied she might be the culprit. Ye Ming challenged his baseless suspicion, but Bai Jin Gang declared that from that day forward, he would personally escort her to and from work to ensure her safety and prove her innocence should further incidents occur. Ye Ming understood he intended to place her under surveillance. She asked him to leave, explaining she needed to change.
Just as he was leaving, Bai Jin Gang received a message from his subordinate that his commander had orders to leave the city that night. He told Ye Ming he would visit her again. Meanwhile, Lian Xuan and Xiao Qing were eating at a noodle stall near the dance hall, observing the many patrolling officers. Xiao Qing sensed a demonic aura and suggested retreating.
They overheard other dancers discussing how Bai Jin Gang had taken an interest in Ye Ming and was not someone to be offended. Lian Xuan realized he needed to inform Jin Xingjian. As they were leaving, police recognized Lian Xuan, who was wanted from the Deng Yun Pavilion incident, and a chase ensued. Lian Xuan and Xiao Qing fled into an alley, with Xiao Qing noting Lian Xuan’s speed.
Lian Xuan, disheveled and smelling bad from hiding, returned to Jin Xingjian’s residence. Jin Xingjian immediately commented on his stench. Lian Xuan, exasperated, complained about Jin Xingjian staying comfortably indoors while he risked being arrested trying to keep an eye on Ye Ming. He finally relayed the news that Bai Jin Gang had taken a keen interest in Ye Ming and might cause her trouble.
As Lian Xuan had expected, Jin Xingjian's usual calm demeanor visibly shifted at the mention of Ye Ming. Jin Xingjian questioned why Lian Xuan hadn’t done anything, to which Lian Xuan defensively explained that revealing himself would lead to his arrest and Jin Xingjian would lose his informant, not to mention it wouldn’t deter Bai Jin Gang from Ye Ming. Jin Xingjian silently acknowledged the point, while Lian Xuan grumbled about his “stubborn and mean” nature.
Ye Li Na went to her brother Ye Qingchun’s clothing shop, but he was out. Despite a worker’s protest, she searched and found a beautiful white dress in a cupboard. Unbeknownst to her, it was a defective dress her brother had made for Jin Xingjian, with an unsewn waistline. Ye Qingchun later returned, realized Ye Li Na had taken the dress, and worried she would cause trouble.
Later, Ye Li Na wore the dress to the Xinxin Dance Hall and saw Ye Ming wearing an identical one. Recognizing it as a special dress her brother had made, she concluded that Ye Ming must be Jin Xingjian’s lover. Ye Ming denied being Jin Xingjian’s lover but confirmed he had given her the dress, clarifying that their relationship was not romantic and that she did not like him.
Ye Li Na felt relieved, but then noticed the unsewn waistline of her dress, mistakenly thinking she had gained weight. Embarrassed, she later left, frustrated by the situation. Outside the dance hall, Deputy Chief Bai Jin Gang tried to invite Ye Ming for a romantic late-night supper. Ye Ming bluntly refused, telling him he was “not good enough for her.” As Bai Jin Gang was about to retaliate, Jin Xingjian appeared.
He offered to share a drink with Bai Jin Gang, who retorted that he hadn’t forgotten Jin Xingjian’s previous interference that led to him being reprimanded by his superior. Jin Xingjian firmly told Bai Jin Gang to excuse himself, reminding him that Ye Ming had already clearly rejected his advances. Bai Jin Gang, though annoyed, reluctantly agreed to postpone their drink and left, vowing to “catch up next time.”
Ye Li Na, witnessing the interaction, questioned Ye Ming again about her feelings for Jin Xingjian. Jin Xingjian interjected, confirming that Ye Ming “indeed doesn’t like me.” Pleased, Ye Li Na unknowingly exposed her unsewn waistline. Jin Xingjian discreetly covered her with his jacket and offered to escort her home. As Jin Xingjian escorted Ye Ming home, she told him not to follow her.
He warned her against offending “despicable men” like Bai Jin Gang, explaining it would make her life difficult in Shanghai. Jin Xingjian was also hoping to use Bai Jin Gang's connections to find Yu Shao Bai, so Ye Ming's defiance could complicate his plans. Ye Ming, unafraid, countered that if he had simply told her the truth, none of these complications would have arisen.
Jin Xingjian questioned if she would believe him, asserting that everyone perceives truth differently, and she would only believe what she saw. He insisted on accompanying her to protect her from Bai Jin Gang’s harassment. Ye Ming stated she would not be grateful for his help. Jin Xingjian replied that he never sought her gratitude. He noticed she was still wearing the white dress he gave her, but Ye Ming dismissed it as “just a dress” that meant nothing.
She then told him that while he might know she likes white, he should also know that he is “really annoying.” At her doorstep, Jin Xingjian asked if the truth was “really that important.” Ye Ming affirmed its importance, revealing that Yu Shao Bai claimed Jin Xingjian had separated them and erased her memories.
She explained that she would despise anyone else for such an act, but since Jin Xingjian was like a brother to her—the only family she had found in this world—she refused to believe it. Feeling lost without an explanation, she constantly wondered about his reasons. Ye Ming called him “Little Stone” as she walked upstairs, disappointed by his silence.
Watching her go, Jin Xingjian thought to himself that if she knew the truth, she would suffer even more than she already was. Meanwhile, Bai Jin Gang was enraged by Jin Xingjian’s repeated interference and public humiliation. He told his subordinate that it was no longer about women, but about his “pride.” He fumed that Jin Xingjian, despite his reputation, had dared to disrespect him.
He also complained about the elusive suspect from Deng Yun Pavilion (Lian Xuan) who had escaped their grasp, which prevented him from dealing with Jin Xingjian more effectively. Bai Jin Gang vowed to search every corner of Shanghai to find that person. Elsewhere, Lian Xuan and Xiao Qing were still out, arguing good-naturedly.
Lian Xuan commented that Ye Ming and Jin Xingjian seemed like “a good pair,” leading to a humorous debate with Xiao Qing about what constitutes a “good pair,” with Lian Xuan declaring himself a “gentleman” but teasing Xiao Qing about not being a “beautiful lady.” Their loud bickering prompted Xiao Qing to remind him to watch for patrolling officers, which Lian Xuan dismissed as unlikely at such a late hour.
Feeling hungry, Lian Xuan offered to treat Xiao Qing to supper. In their new home, Xiao Tao was delighted, adorned in a red bridal gown. Yin Qing gazed at her lovingly but expressed concern that their secluded life would cut them off from the outside world, feeling guilty for her sacrifice. Xiao Tao reassured him that she was willing to stay, eagerly anticipating their married life, and affirmed that he was the most important person to her.
She spoke of her past as an orphan who started performing at fourteen and found love only after meeting him at twenty. Yin Qing promised to love and cherish her alone for the rest of his life. Xiao Tao, recognizing the profoundness of his words, called it a “promise of a lifetime,” and they shared a dance. Later that night, Xiao Tao woke up thirsty and discovered Yin Qing was gone. She searched for him, calling his name.
She found Yin Qing in the garden gazebo, where he was confronted by his brother, Yin Hao, who had effortlessly found their secluded residence. Yin Qing feigned sleepwalking, and instead of being upset, Xiao Tao tied their hands together with a red string, promising to stay by his side always. Deeply moved, Yin Qing returned to bed with her. However, later in the night, Xiao Tao woke up again to find Yin Qing gone once more.
This time, as she searched downstairs, she encountered Yin Hao. Yin Hao tried to attack Xiao Tao, but Yin Qing intervened, pleading with his brother to show mercy. Yin Hao seized the opportunity, threatening Xiao Tao’s life to force Yin Qing to agree to help restore the Yin clan’s former glory and harm Ye Ming. Yin Qing, desperate to save Xiao Tao, relented.
After Yin Hao left, Yin Qing carried the terrified Xiao Tao back to bed, discreetly making the claw marks on her neck disappear. Xiao Tao soon woke up again, convinced she had seen a “red-eyed monster” or a “bat demon” hanging upside down in front of her. Yin Qing calmly assured her it was just a nightmare, pointing to their still-tied hands as proof that he had been by her side the entire time.
Though still shaken, Xiao Tao was somewhat comforted by the sight of their tied hands and eventually drifted back to sleep, with Yin Qing promising to protect her from any danger.
