Your Sensibility My Destiny Episode 22 Recap
> Your Sensibility My Destiny Recap
Prince Jing, Ji Dingluan, decided to remain in the capital with Qiu Wan, believing his status as a royal prince could restrain Ji Dingyue and prevent the Emperor from becoming isolated. Qiu Wan chose to stay with him, expressing concern that he might encounter more tricksters. Ling Shu and Ling Hua, however, affirmed their loyalty to Mo Qingchen and Lin Chi, stating that wherever the couple went, that would be their home.
Mo Qingchen's Master, Zhuang Chen, who was present during the discussion, stated that he preferred to stay in Prince Jing's manor rather than go into exile due to his old age, adding that Qiu Wan was very filial to him. Mo Qingchen bid farewell to his Master and Qiu Wan, urging them to take care and not cause trouble for Ji Dingluan.
Lin Chi and Qiu Wan shared a heartfelt goodbye, saddened by their parting, though Zhuang Chen assured them they would all reunite someday. Upon returning to Prince Jing's manor, Ji Dingluan and Qiu Wan found Ji Dingyue waiting for them. Ji Dingyue aggressively demanded to know Ji Dinglan's whereabouts and threatened Qiu Wan. Ji Dingluan stood firm, blocking Qiu Wan and warning Ji Dingyue that if he harmed her, he would take his own life by Ji Dingyue's sword.
He reminded his brother that their maternal uncle held significant military power and would raze Prince Rui's manor if he were hurt, regardless of the consequences. Sensing the threat, Ji Dingyue backed down, remarking that they would have many opportunities in the future. Once Ji Dingyue left, Ji Dingluan embraced Qiu Wan, vowing that they would never be separated again. Ji Dingyue then issued an arrest warrant across all of Nanlu for Ji Dinglan.
Meanwhile, the Emperor fiercely reprimanded Ji Dingyue for replacing palace guards and city gate patrols without permission, accusing him of disrespecting the imperial authority and discarding all familial bonds. Ji Dingyue defiantly argued that if the Emperor had always disfavored him, any action he took would be seen as wrong, and therefore he would simply follow his heart to eradicate the "demon" for righteousness. The enraged Emperor, calling him a brute, questioned if he truly held no fraternal affection.
Ji Dingyue then defiantly asked if, in the Emperor's heart, he was truly worse than a demon. Overcome with fury, the Emperor ordered Ji Dingyue to leave. Mo Qingchen, Lin Chi, Ling Shu, and Ling Hua arrived at the secluded hideaway Zhuang Chen had prepared. Mo Qingchen noted the entrance was protected by Esoteric Runes, making it virtually impossible for anyone, even seasoned hunters, to find without a map.
Lin Chi jokingly remarked that her Master had prepared such a hidden gem to evade creditors. Though the place was remote, Lin Chi reassured Ling Hua that she preferred it to Wu Mo Manor, as it offered peace without conflict. They set about cleaning the house, with Mo Qingchen fixing a swing for Lin Chi, who was delighted by the prospect of counting stars and swinging there in the future.
Mo Qingchen then declared that from that moment on, they would abandon their former identities and statuses. He was no longer the owner of Wu Mo Manor or the Second Prince, and there would be no more master-servant distinctions, only four friends of equal standing. Lin Chi playfully assigned Mo Qingchen the task of washing the dishes since she, Ling Shu, and Ling Hua had cooked.
Later that evening, Mo Qingchen and Lin Chi envisioned their future, settling there with two boys and two girls, watching them grow up and living a peaceful life, much like Ling Shu and Ling Hua. Lin Chi reminded him that such things were a matter of fate, prompting Mo Qingchen to playfully suggest they check their "fate" then and there.
The next morning, Ling Hua developed a high fever after relighting the courtyard bonfire three times during the night, frightened by wolf cries. Lin Chi instructed her to stay in bed and asked Ling Shu to care for her. Ling Shu, however, discovered Ling Hua lying motionless, with no pulse or breath, and immediately called Mo Qingchen and Lin Chi.
They initially suspected an attack from Ji Dingyue or poisoning, but Ling Hua suddenly awoke, perfectly fine, albeit confused by their alarm. She explained that she had eaten some mushrooms, which caused a state of suspended animation. Mo Qingchen recognized them as the mushrooms Lin Chi's father had given him in the past. He explained that a small, consistent dosage of the medicine calmed the mind, but Ling Hua had consumed too much, inducing a temporary death-like state.
Lin Chi then recalled eating similar "wild greens" as a child, but only she was given them. Mo Qingchen confirmed these were not wild greens but potent herbs, and he too had consumed them. He speculated that Lin Chi's father, realizing the herbs had minimal effect on him directly, might have used Lin Chi as a "medicine guide," refining the medicine within her body to create a human medium.
This would explain Mo Qingchen's ability to perceive Lin Chi and why her tears could heal him, though he lamented that her father had passed away before they could verify this theory. Mo Qingchen then quickly put the remaining mushrooms away, warning that Ling Hua might not survive another accidental overdose. Back in the capital, several officials approached Ji Dingyue, praising his recent consolidation of power and suggesting he be named Crown Prince due to the Emperor's ill health.
Ji Dingyue, feigning humility, condemned their "factionalism" and insisted that the Emperor was in his prime, making discussions of succession premature. Later, Ji Dingyue brought Ji Dingluan to the Long Yang Palace, ostensibly to show filial piety to the Emperor while Ji Dingyue administered medicine. Ji Dingluan noticed the Emperor's personal guards had been replaced by Ji Dingyue's men.
The Emperor, with a look of hostility towards Ji Dingyue, sarcastically praised his filial piety, mentioning the ministers' petitions for him to be Crown Prince but stating he would make his own decision. Ji Dingluan expressed concern over the replaced imperial aides and tried to speak up, but the Emperor, fearing Ji Dingyue's presence, angrily rebuked him and ordered him to return to his fief, calling him useless.
Ji Dingluan returned to his manor and conveyed the urgency of the situation to Zhuang Chen and Qiu Wan, stressing they needed to find Mo Qingchen quickly as the Emperor's life was in peril. Zhuang Chen, who was still in the manor, explained that Ji Dingyue's men were constantly watching, making it difficult for him to leave, as the spies had become adept at tracking him. Unbeknownst to Ji Dingluan, this was all part of Ji Dingyue's plan.
He had deliberately allowed Ji Dingluan to see the Emperor's precarious situation, knowing Ji Dingluan would attempt to send a message to Mo Qingchen. Ji Dingyue intended to follow Ji Dingluan's movements on his return to his fief, thereby uncovering Mo Qingchen's hiding place and eliminating him for good.
Meanwhile, at their secluded residence, Lin Chi, weary of plain meals, decided to go into the forest to collect wild greens, seeds, and seedlings, hoping to cultivate a small farm in their backyard. She envisioned a peaceful life as a peasant woman, with Mo Qingchen as a farmer, Ling Shu fertilizing, and Ling Hua picking, eventually even raising silkworms. Mo Qingchen urged her to be careful, not to go too far, and to call for help if needed.
Lin Chi, assuring him she was familiar with the area, instructed him, Ling Shu, and Ling Hua to stay behind and begin tilling the land. As Ji Dingluan, Qiu Wan, and Zhuang Chen departed towards Ji Dingluan's fief, Ji Dingyue's men followed closely. Zhuang Chen confidently led them into a forest protected by an ancient array, managing to shake off their pursuers.
However, Ji Dingyue's men, disoriented by the array, stumbled upon Lin Chi in another part of the forest, who was absorbed in gathering mushrooms. A voice commanded, "Madam, please come with me," signaling her capture.
