Your Sensibility My Destiny Episode 15 Recap
> Your Sensibility My Destiny Recap
Mo Qingchen agreed to Lin Chi's marriage proposal, bringing Lin Chi immense joy, and she immediately declared her intention to claim her betrothal gift. The Emperor summoned Ji Dingyue to discuss the vacant position of the commander of the Ming Capital Defence Force, stating his intention to appoint Ji Ding Lan. He asked for Ji Dingyue's opinion. Ji Dingyue, feigning support, praised Ji Ding Lan’s diligence, martial arts, and exceptional talent, asserting his worthiness for military command.
He then produced a memorial, which he claimed had been privately intercepted by court officials. This document, from Ji Ding Lan, requested imperial approval for his marriage to Lin Chi, a commoner. The Emperor, enraged upon reading it, accused Ji Ding Lan of disregarding royal rules and reputation for a civilian woman. However, the Empress intervened, advising Ji Dingyue that if he truly wished to contend with Ji Ding Lan, he should rely on genuine ability.
Consequently, the Emperor decreed a martial arts duel between Ji Dingyue and Ji Ding Lan in three days; the victor would be granted the position of Defence Force Commander. Ji Dingyue readily accepted the challenge. Lin Chi, deeply worried upon hearing the imperial decree, expressed her concerns to Mo Qingchen. She feared he was no longer the formidable martial artist he once was and that any misstep could not only disappoint the Empress but also endanger his life.
Mo Qingchen calmly dismissed her worries, stating his disinterest in court affairs and his readiness to accept a loss, which would allow him a peaceful life. He reassured her that his senses had returned, making him immune to Ji Dingyue’s tactics. Lin Chi remained insistent, believing Ji Dingyue had challenged him precisely because he suspected Mo Qingchen’s weakened state.
Fearing Ji Dingyue’s malicious intent, she immediately assigned Ling Shu and Ling Hua to train with Mo Qingchen daily, stressing the importance of self-preservation above victory. Meanwhile, Ji Dingyue met with Ling Yan, reminding her of her vow to treat Lin Chi as an enemy. He revealed the Emperor’s plan to appoint Ji Ding Lan as commander and Ji Ding Lan’s request for imperial approval to marry Lin Chi.
Ji Dingyue then provided Ling Yan with a colorless and odorless hypnotic fragrance from Xiyue, used by the royal family, instructing her to take an antidote beforehand. Soon after, Lin Chi received an anonymous letter with a swallow symbol, inviting her to meet. She lied to Ling Hua, claiming she was visiting her senior sister at Prince Jing's manor. At the designated meeting place, Ling Yan was taken aback by Lin Chi’s unhesitating trust.
Despite her internal conflict, Ling Yan, bound by Ji Dingyue’s orders, used the fragrance to incapacitate Lin Chi, who quickly lost consciousness. Ji Dingyue then appeared, dismissing Ling Yan and stating that Lin Chi’s fate rested entirely on Ji Ding Lan’s choices. Still deeply concerned for her sister, Ling Yan secretly sent a message to Du Ruo, revealing Lin Chi's imprisonment in Ji Dingyue's private garden. Unable to infiltrate the private garden himself, Du Ruo went straight to Mo Qingchen.
At the manor, a distraught Ling Hua recounted Lin Chi’s disappearance and mentioned the swallow symbol on the letter. Mo Qingchen immediately deduced that Ji Dingyue had abducted Lin Chi to prevent him from participating in the duel, intending to seize military power and discredit him. He swiftly rode to Prince Rui's residence to rescue her, fighting through numerous ambushes. Bound and feeling an intense cold, Lin Chi clung to the hope that Mo Qingchen would come for her.
True to her faith, Mo Qingchen arrived, apologizing for her ordeal. Noticing her severe coldness, they realized that their senses and martial arts abilities had once again swapped. With the duel drawing near and his martial arts now restored, Lin Chi urged Mo Qingchen to rush to the palace, knowing that an unexcused absence would incur the Emperor’s wrath and allow Ji Dingyue’s schemes to triumph.
Mo Qingchen arrived at the palace just before the timekeeping joss stick burned out, much to Ji Dingyue's evident frustration. Ji Dingyue, who had been smugly confident based on Ling Yan's reports of Ji Ding Lan's weakened state, was clearly taken aback. Despite Ji Ding Lan's tardiness, the Empress suggested that his punishment could wait until after the match, and the Emperor ordered the duel to begin.
Mo Qingchen, fueled by his anger over Lin Chi’s abduction and injury, quickly overwhelmed Ji Dingyue. When Ji Dingyue taunted him, questioning his prowess, Mo Qingchen nearly delivered a fatal blow, declaring he would have done so if they were not brothers, but ultimately held back. Adhering to the established rules, the Emperor declared Mo Qingchen (Ji Ding Lan) the victor and bestowed upon him the command of the Ming Capital Defence Force.
Following his victory, Mo Qingchen presented Lin Chi to the Emperor, openly declaring her as the woman he intended to marry, as outlined in his memorial. The Emperor was furious, asserting that princes had no right to determine their own marriages and accusing Mo Qingchen of blatant contempt for royal rules. Mo Qingchen boldly countered that rules could be both established and altered.
The Empress intervened, advising Ji Ding Lan to exercise caution now that he held military power and to avoid letting personal affections compromise his duties. She then gently persuaded the Emperor to retire to his palace, defusing the charged atmosphere. Later, Lin Chi confronted Mo Qingchen, angry at his impulsive decision to present her to the Emperor without any prior preparation, which had caused a chaotic scene.
Mo Qingchen dismissed her worries, reaffirming that he valued neither royal rules, power, nor status, and that she alone was his true concern. He vowed to fulfill his promise to marry her and expressed his greater preoccupation with Ji Dingyue's ongoing treacherous plots. They then sought out Ji Dingyue. Mo Qingchen sternly warned Ji Dingyue that if he dared to harm Lin Chi again, he would show no mercy.
Ji Dingyue attempted to deflect blame, claiming Ling Yan was responsible for Lin Chi's abduction and that exposing the matter would lead to Ling Yan's execution. Mo Qingchen accused Ji Dingyue of manipulating Ling Yan. Lin Chi, in turn, warned Ji Dingyue not to exploit her sister, emphasizing that their sisterly bond would prevent them from ever harming each other.
As they departed, Mo Qingchen revealed to Lin Chi that Ling Yan, despite her apparent betrayal, had discreetly informed Du Ruo of Lin Chi's location, proving her underlying concern. They decided to visit Ling Yan at Prince Rui's residence. Lin Chi sent a message that no matter what transpired, they would always remain sisters.
However, Ling Yan refused to see them and instructed her servants to send them away, sarcastically questioning how Lin Chi, supposedly severely injured, had the energy to cause a scene. Mo Qingchen discerned a hidden message in Ling Yan's words, believing she was subtly inquiring about Lin Chi's condition and urging them to leave for their safety, thus concluding that Ling Yan was currently safe under Ji Dingyue's roof. Later, Ji Dingyue confronted Ling Yan, accusing her of betrayal.
Ling Yan confessed to aiding Lin Chi, asserting her loyalty to her sister. She defended her actions by stating that while she was committed to avenging her parents, she would not turn against her own kin. She then questioned Ji Dingyue about his true feelings for her, expressing her confusion after witnessing the bond between Ji Ding Lan and Lin Chi.
Ji Dingyue reminded her of his past feelings, but Ling Yan reiterated her unwavering resolve to uncover the true killer of her family, implying that her loyalty to him would only extend as far as his genuine pursuit of justice, not indiscriminate harm to Lin Chi. Meanwhile, Du Ruo confided in his master, acknowledging his lifelong competitive spirit, which faltered only when it came to matters of the heart.
He admitted his acceptance of losing Lin Chi to Mo Qingchen, finding himself genuinely admiring his rival. His master encouraged him, and Du Ruo resolved to dedicate himself to his duties as a constable, aiming to help Lin Chi uncover the truth behind her family's murder, thereby bringing closure to his unrequited love. That night, Lin Chi complained about the unusual heat in their room. Mo Qingchen playfully teased her, suggesting her "heart was itching with desire."
Lin Chi attempted to move closer, but Mo Qingchen, ever the stickler for their agreement now that her senses had returned, reminded her of their initial pact: they would simply hold hands while they slept. Lin Chi, exasperated by his rigid adherence, silently cursed him as a "blockhead" for his lack of romantic initiative.
