Twelve Legends Episode 3 Recap
> Twelve Legends Recap
Ye Ming, seeing Jin Xingjian in a pale long gown, complimented his appearance, stating it was much more agreeable than his previous attire. Pleased by her remark, Jin Xingjian offered her a meal from the Mirador Restaurant, a Western establishment, and patiently taught her how to use a knife and fork. Ye Ming, however, found the process cumbersome and the food unexceptional, except for the squab.
She offered a piece of it to Jin Xingjian, but he declined, lost in a memory of a time when he, as "Little Stone," had given her a pot of chicken, feigning dislike so she could have it all, as meat was a rare treat then. Ye Ming expressed her confusion, noting that her memory only extended to Jin Xingjian's childhood, leaving the past decade a complete blank.
She questioned what illness she had, but Jin Xingjian vaguely replied that she was already unwell when he found her ten years ago and he was unsure of the specifics, reassuring her that her current health was what mattered most. He then offered her red wine, which she found bitter.
Curious about the modern world, Ye Ming inquired about other new things, prompting Jin Xingjian to mention Western suits and the popular "dresses" for ladies, promising to have one custom-made for her. Meanwhile, Lian Xuan, having tracked Xiao Qing’s demonic aura, found her at the Deng Yun Pavilion. Xiao Qing, ever mischievous, openly mocked him, questioning his reputation as a master. Enraged, Lian Xuan confronted her, determined to subdue the "demon."
Their struggle moved upstairs, drawing a crowd of onlookers below. As Lian Xuan attempted to apprehend her, Xiao Qing, while being held, taunted him about his tight grip. She then abruptly produced a dagger, seemingly stabbed herself, and plunged from the building, creating a public spectacle and framing Lian Xuan for murder. The horrified crowd immediately alerted the police, who gave chase.
Xiao Qing, having transformed into a small insect, derided Lian Xuan’s clumsiness from afar, then subtly aided his escape. Lian Xuan, now a fugitive, fled to Hua Xue Gallery, forcing his way inside despite the house servant Xiao Pi's attempts to stop him. Jin Xingjian sternly rebuked Lian Xuan, reminding him of his prohibition from entering the gallery. Lian Xuan pleaded for sanctuary, explaining he had been framed by a demon and was in danger. Jin Xingjian remained unyielding.
However, Lian Xuan’s senses detected Ye Ming's presence, confirming her awakening. He immediately confronted Jin Xingjian, questioning if he had taken the "fish demon’s" essence. Lian Xuan demanded to know the whereabouts of "the painting" and threatened to eliminate Ye Ming, fearing the consequences if malevolent forces were to exploit her and her seal. Jin Xingjian vehemently forbade him, asserting he would protect Ye Ming and that her safety was not Lian Xuan’s concern.
Lian Xuan countered by reminding Jin Xingjian that they both shared responsibility for Ye Ming's injury and sealing. As this unfolded, Deputy Chief Bai Jin Gang arrived at Hua Xue Gallery with his officers, having traced Lian Xuan there. Furious about the public murder at Deng Yun Pavilion and the mysterious disappearance of the body, Bai Jin Gang, wary of offending Jin Xingjian, who was influential among Shanghai's elite, decided to handle the search personally.
Feigning concern for Jin Xingjian's safety, he requested permission to search the premises. Jin Xingjian, without hesitation, pointed out Lian Xuan’s hiding spot. Lian Xuan emerged, glaring at Jin Xingjian before attempting to resist arrest but was eventually overpowered by the police. Xiao Pi questioned Jin Xingjian's decision to hand Lian Xuan over, but Jin Xingjian calmly dismissed his concern. Following this, Jin Xingjian visited Ye Qingchun’s tailor shop to order several women's outfits.
Coincidentally, Ye Qingchun’s sister, Ye Lina, arrived, hoping her brother would create a show-stopping dress for a party hosted by the recently returned Zheng Gongzi. Upon seeing Jin Xingjian, Ye Lina was instantly smitten, her interest in Zheng Gongzi completely overshadowed. Jin Xingjian requested the dresses be made to Ye Lina's measurements, but specified a slightly tighter waist, a longer skirt, and a primary white color.
After Jin Xingjian departed, a lovestruck Ye Lina confessed her feelings to her brother and sought his help. However, Ye Qingchun, knowing Jin Xingjian's aloof nature, advised her against pursuing him, suggesting she would find him too reserved. After his arrest, Lian Xuan managed to escape police custody. Disguising himself, he later revisited Hua Xue Gallery.
This time, the house servant, Xiao Pi, politely refused him entry, falsely claiming that Jin Xingjian was dead and even offering money as his "inheritance." Unconvinced and desperate, Lian Xuan attempted to scale a wall to enter. While in an alley nearby, he was mocked by Xiao Qing for his situation. Before he could proceed further, Jin Xingjian appeared and magically restrained him, threatening to send him to the police station for breaching their earlier agreement.
Lian Xuan tried to bargain, promising not to harm Ye Ming, but Jin Xingjian dismissed his offer, reiterating that finding the painting was paramount, otherwise Ye Ming would still be in danger. They also argued about their past agreement concerning the painting and the eight seals. Separately, Deputy Chief Bai Jin Gang was eager to establish connections with the newly arrived Commander Duan, who had moved his family to Shanghai.
Despite spending considerable money on welcoming arrangements like car fleets, bands, and firecrackers, Bai Jin Gang and his cousin Chen Lei were denied entry by the Commander's aide. Annoyed, Chen Lei advised Bai Jin Gang to find a more personal way to impress the Commander, suggesting he appeal to Commander Duan's known hobby of collecting stamps, calligraphy, and paintings, especially unique stamps, as the Commander's birthday was approaching. Later that night, Ye Ming was disturbed by a vivid dream.
A sorrowful voice, identifying himself as her lover Yu Shao Bai, claimed they were once happy but were cruelly separated by Jin Xingjian, whom she used to call "Little Stone." Waking from the nightmare, the name Yu Shao Bai resonated in her mind. When Jin Xingjian brought her food, Ye Ming, feeling isolated and confined due to a mystical barrier preventing her from leaving her underground residence, confronted him about his distant behavior, accusing him of imprisoning her.
She then asked if others called him "Little Stone," realizing she had never given him a proper name despite his growth. Jin Xingjian then stated his full name: Jin Xingjian. Ye Ming immediately asked him if he knew Yu Shao Bai. Jin Xingjian, visibly startled, questioned how she knew the name and asked her, "Who is he?"
