Twelve Legends Episode 7 Recap
> Twelve Legends Recap
Confined in a secret room, Ye Ming confronted Jin Xingjian. She accused him of separating her from Yu Shao Bai and erasing her memories a thousand years ago for his selfish desires, recalling Lian Xuan's earlier words that Jin Xingjian (whom he called "Stone") had done so. Yet, she still clearly remembered Yu Shao Bai, which puzzled her. Jin Xingjian offered no alternative explanation, confirming her suspicions.
Meanwhile, a white mouse stealthily approached an inkstone on a curio shelf nearby, attempting to retrieve a talisman paper. An enchantment on the inkstone prevented its access. Jin Xingjian detected the disturbance but chose not to intervene, refraining from subduing the demon. The next day, Lord Jia arrived in Shanghai and immediately paid a visit to Hua Xue Gallery to see Jin Xingjian’s renowned collection of antiques.
Xiao Pi, Jin Xingjian's assistant, warmly greeted Lord Jia, acknowledging his master's close bond with him. Xiao Pi remarked that only Lord Jia shared Jin Xingjian's refined taste to truly appreciate the numerous treasures in the gallery, items he usually wasn't even allowed to touch. Lord Jia, a seasoned collector, expressed his profound love for antiques, calling them the most valuable treasures in the world, embodying craftsmanship, history, and beauty.
He stated that he would be content just to frequently admire and handle Jin Xingjian's collection. Jin Xingjian, in turn, extended his gratitude for Lord Jia's past hospitality in Beiping and affirmed his commitment to repaying his kindness. He promised to spare no effort if Lord Jia ever needed his assistance. Lord Jia, teasingly, asked for some premium scented tea, implying he might use it for a bath, which Jin Xingjian met with a rare jest, showing a lighter side.
Shortly after, a movie player arrived from the Hongkou Grand Theater. Jin Xingjian, hoping to entertain Ye Ming, set it up himself. Ye Ming was initially intrigued by the device, learning it was a French invention, but her interest quickly waned as she felt the weight of her captivity. She lamented that if he had let her go sooner, she would be watching movies freely in a cinema.
Jin Xingjian reiterated his promise to release her, but she retorted that it was "not the time yet," a phrase she found frustratingly repetitive. She complained about being tired of squab and uninterested in the movies, wishing for an end to her confinement, even if it meant her own or his death. Later, Ye Qingchun arrived with his sister, Ye Lina, to visit Jin Xingjian. Ye Qingchun expressed concern for Jin Xingjian's health, bringing American ginseng.
Ye Lina, still infatuated with Jin Xingjian, used the pretext of inquiring about a dress her brother had made for Jin Xingjian's "friend" to discreetly ask about his rumored sweetheart. She stated that her brother was eager to see how it looked on the friend. Jin Xingjian confirmed the dress suited "her," which Ye Lina interpreted as a confirmation of his affection for someone. Unable to contain her curiosity and rivalry, Ye Lina boldly demanded to see Jin Xingjian's sweetheart.
Jin Xingjian, visibly uncomfortable, remained silent for a moment before declaring himself tired and asking them to leave. Outside, Ye Lina pressed Xiao Pi for information, asking if he had ever seen Jin Xingjian's sweetheart. Xiao Pi, unaware of Ye Ming's presence, confirmed that no women, apart from visitors like Ye Lina herself, had ever been seen in Hua Xue Gallery.
Ye Lina concluded that Jin Xingjian had fabricated a sweetheart to reject her, despite her brother Ye Qingchun suggesting that Jin Xingjian had gone to great lengths to reject her. Undeterred, Ye Lina remained confident she still had a chance, even requesting her brother to make her a dress identical to the one he made for Jin Xingjian's mysterious friend. With wanted posters for Lian Xuan displayed throughout the city, Xiao Qing found them a hidden residence on the outskirts.
Lian Xuan, however, was restless. He confronted Xiao Qing, expressing his dissatisfaction with their living arrangements and asserting his intention to return to Hua Xue Gallery to "kill the old demon" Ye Ming, fearing unpredictable consequences. Xiao Qing argued against his reckless demon-hunting zeal, reminding him she had just rescued him and that he couldn't go back, but eventually agreed to accompany him, worried for his safety.
That night, Lian Xuan stealthily scaled the wall of Hua Xue Gallery, only to find Jin Xingjian already awaiting him. Jin Xingjian immediately scolded Lian Xuan, implying he should have kept quiet. Lian Xuan, frustrated, demanded to know why Ye Ming still remembered Yu Shao Bai, despite Jin Xingjian supposedly erasing her memories.
He argued that Ye Ming was dangerous, filled with resentment towards Jin Xingjian, and if Yu Shao Bai reappeared, it would only lead to a repeat of past tragedies, endangering more people. Jin Xingjian, however, remained resolute, telling Lian Xuan to mind his own business. Lian Xuan declared he must kill Ye Ming that day, prompting a physical confrontation. As they fought, Xiao Qing, who had been hiding nearby, was noticed by Jin Xingjian.
He urged Lian Xuan to leave, not wanting Xiao Qing to worry. Lian Xuan, climbing back over the wall, scorned Xiao Qing's offer of help, asserting his independence as a human before ultimately leaving through the main gate. Meanwhile, Lord Jia began experiencing peculiar events. After leaving Hua Xue Gallery, while purchasing a newspaper, he sensed someone behind him. Turning around, he saw a young woman holding an oil-paper umbrella, but she vanished in an instant, leaving the umbrella behind.
That night, a woman in white secretly entered his room as he slept, and he vaguely saw her by his bed. The next morning, he discovered a burnt-out candle on his bedside table. Confused, he summoned his attendant, who knew nothing about the candle. Lord Jia mused that it was as if he had seen a ghost. Pondering the strange occurrences, he recalled stories of spirits seeking humans either for revenge or love.
Since he had never offended anyone, he concluded that if the woman wasn't a ghost, she must be a demon, and her repeated appearances, without any harm, suggested she was drawn to him by love.
He found the idea rather "interesting" and recited a poem: "The spring breeze is blowing; The scent of the flowers fills the air but the moon is gone; I'm afraid the flowers will fall asleep late at night; So I light the candles and refuse to go to bed." Determined to uncover the truth, Lord Jia decided to set a trap.
That night, he lit a candle by his bed and pretended to be asleep, camera in hand, ready to "catch a ghost." The white-clad woman, Bai Yi, appeared again, silently entering his room and calling out "Sir." As she turned to leave, Lord Jia snapped a photo. With a flash of light, she vanished, leaving behind only a handkerchief. The next morning, he had the photo developed.
Analyzing the events, Lord Jia deduced that if she were an ill-intentioned demon, he would surely be dead. Her repeated, non-harmful visits and sudden disappearances indicated she wasn't a ghost but a demon, and her pursuit was driven by affection, confirming his earlier suspicion. As Lord Jia predicted, Bai Yi appeared again on the third night, this time materializing directly before him, which still gave him a start.
She introduced herself as Bai Yi and stated that she sought his help. Lord Jia, already anticipating her intentions, offered her the handkerchief she had left behind. She wasn't interested in the handkerchief, but when he presented her with an array of pastries he had specially prepared, she eagerly accepted, devouring them. Over the next few days, Bai Yi visited nightly, enjoying Lord Jia's hospitality. She initially came with a specific purpose but gradually found herself befriending him.
Lord Jia, delighted by her company, asked her to promise to visit him every day, as watching her eat boosted his own appetite. One evening, they played a dice game. Bai Yi, who had only just learned the game, surprisingly won, prompting Lord Jia to tease her by pretending he wouldn't honor his promise to help. When she became genuinely upset, he quickly appeased her, admitting he had deliberately lost to make her happy.
Bai Yi then revealed her request: she needed him to retrieve a talisman paper from an inkstone located on the second shelf of a curio cabinet in Hua Xue Gallery, assuring him it was harmless to humans. True to his word, Lord Jia went to Hua Xue Gallery, ostensibly to visit Jin Xingjian, bringing fresh fruits as a gift.
He skillfully sent Xiao Pi off to wash the fruits, using the opportunity to discreetly retrieve the talisman paper from the inkstone on the shelf. Jin Xingjian, observing Lord Jia's changed demeanor, subtly probed him, asking if he was "moved by that girl." He recalled Lord Jia's past obsession with the "Picture of Myna," for which he had even sold his ancestral home.
Lord Jia, a smile playing on his lips, confessed that while he was "impressed" by the painting, his feelings for Bai Yi were "more of true affection and love." He explained that he once believed he would spend his life surrounded by antiques, but meeting Bai Yi changed everything. He now found little interest in his treasures, consumed instead by thoughts of her desires and preferences.
When Jin Xingjian pressed further, asking what if she were to fall in love with someone else and leave, Lord Jia responded with profound sincerity: "Then, I'll let her go." He elaborated that true love meant respecting her decisions, otherwise, she would be no different from his inanimate treasures. Acknowledging their deep friendship, Lord Jia also asked for Jin Xingjian's understanding if he were to do anything that might seem to "let him down" in the future.
Returning home, Lord Jia found Bai Yi anxiously awaiting his return. She expressed worry that he might be unwilling to help her because she was a demon or because he didn't trust her. Lord Jia reassured her, confessing that his hesitation was only because he didn't want her to leave once her request was fulfilled. He wanted to continue seeing her. Bai Yi, touched, promised she would return and that after this task, she had nothing else to do.
She even offered to serve him as a maid. Lord Jia playfully suggested she serve him for thirty years, but Bai Yi stated she would leave if he were to marry. Lord Jia then declared that he had no plans for marriage, and despite her being a demon, he wished for her to stay with him always. He then directly confessed his love, saying, "Your eyes said it," acknowledging her unspoken feelings. With his sincere confession, they naturally became lovers.
Jin Xingjian, deeply affected by Lord Jia’s words about unconditional love and respect, was drawn into a painful memory. He recalled a past moment with Ye Ming, where she, in despair, pleaded with him to kill her, claiming that if she lived, Yu Shao Bai would continue to harm the world. He had refused, promising, "I don't want you to die. . . If I had a chance, I wouldn't have missed out on you."
Back in the present, Jin Xingjian brought Ye Ming a cup of tea, trying to be gentle, but she was crying after watching a movie where Lin Dai Yu died. He told her about Lord Jia falling in love with a "little white mouse," hoping to subtly draw parallels and convey his feelings. However, Ye Ming responded with coldness and anger.
She scoffed, suggesting that only someone like Jin Xingjian would lock up the one he loved, implying Lord Jia wouldn't do such a thing. She refused to engage in conversation, telling him she didn't want to see him and to leave.
