Your Sensibility My Destiny Episode 4 Recap
> Your Sensibility My Destiny Recap
Mo Qingchen, the Second Prince, mused about Lin Chi, noting her bright eyes, round face, and quick legs, finding her superior to other delicate women. He realized she embodied everything he liked and sent someone to check on her. Lin Chi, dressed in a custom-made, exceptional outfit ordered by Mo Qingchen, commented that she wouldn't have gone to the gathering if not for the appealing attire.
Upon arriving at Prince Rui's Residence for the gathering, Lin Chi grew anxious, spotting many wealthy individuals from the Ming Capital and fearing recognition by old enemies. Mo Qingchen reassured her, telling her he was there to protect her. The First Prince, Ji Dingyue, greeted Mo Qingchen, expressing surprise at his presence and his female companion. Mo Qingchen introduced Lin Chi.
Ji Dingyue invited Mo Qingchen to meet a distinguished guest in the study, but Mo Qingchen insisted Lin Chi accompany them. Lin Chi politely declined, preferring to stroll in the garden. Ji Dingyue remarked that it was unusual to see Mo Qingchen with a lady, noting Lin Chi did not seem like an ordinary servant.
Mo Qingchen confirmed she was "not a servant indeed" and "someone important to me," but quickly added that she held no special significance for Ji Dingyue. While walking in the garden, Lin Chi was accosted by a nobleman, Young Master Wang, who recognized her as a swindler who had cheated him out of money and caused him to be confined by his father. Lin Chi denied it, but Young Master Wang insisted his words were proof and ordered her capture.
Lin Chi retaliated, accusing him of raising rent to exploit tenants' daughters and stating she only wanted to teach him a lesson. As they argued, Mo Qingchen intervened, telling the man to release her. Mo Qingchen then asked Lin Chi if she was distressed and felt it was unfair to just leave. He then informed Ji Dingyue he had a potentially offensive statement to make.
Addressing the assembled crowd, Mo Qingchen declared that Lin Chi was "very important to me," and anyone, regardless of their status, who dared to harm or belittle her, should first consider if they could afford to be his foe. Following this public declaration, Mo Qingchen checked if Lin Chi felt better, encouraging her to share her thoughts, and they departed. Ji Dingyue, observing Mo Qingchen's unusual and high-profile behavior, suspected Lin Chi had a hidden background.
He ordered his subordinate, Ling Yan, to investigate her background immediately, stating that he would uncover Mo Qingchen's intentions. Lin Chi, interpreting Mo Qingchen's public defense as a sign of affection, happily wondered if he had fallen for her. Her hopes were dashed when Mo Qingchen plucked a plum blossom, not to give to her, but to instruct Ling Shu to prune the messy, dull-looking tree. Lin Chi's mood soured, realizing her romantic notions were misplaced.
That evening, Mo Qingchen asked Lin Chi to accompany him while he studied. She stayed late, much to Mo Qingchen's delight, as he felt she was exactly the kind of girl he desired. Later, Mo Qingchen summoned Ling Shu to examine Lin Chi, stating she needed a physician if she felt unwell.
Lin Chi protested she wasn't sick, but Ling Shu, after examining her pulse, diagnosed her with "love has indeed started to blossom," describing it as "the sign of being in love." Lin Chi denied it but asked Mo Qingchen about the diagnosis. When he insisted Ling Shu was never wrong, Lin Chi feigned a headache.
She tried to get Mo Qingchen to physically comfort her, then asked if he genuinely cared about her and if he had ever fallen for anyone. He responded that he had only lived with his mother, brothers, and servants. When she probed about the ladies at the tea party, he clarified that no women had been able to approach him before that day, and he had only attended because of her.
Lin Chi, feeling triumphant, asked if she was "the one and only" in his life. Mo Qingchen confirmed, "That's naturally so," but then chillingly revealed his true intention: "Only when you are safe and healthy, can I gain my sensory perception through you." Lin Chi was stunned, realizing his past acts of care, stargazing, and public defense were merely to keep her as an "obedient tool" as per their contract. She expressed deep regret.
Meanwhile, Qiu Wan found Ji Dingluan meditating. He informed her that Zhuang Chen had recovered, mentioning he had seen him swiftly taking a painting from his study earlier that morning. Qiu Wan quickly explained that Zhuang Chen was merely appreciating the art and had no ill intentions. Qiu Wan then subtly questioned Ji Dingluan's reclusive lifestyle, asking if his meditation practices were inspired by any relatives.
After a philosophical response from Ji Dingluan, Qiu Wan directly questioned his connection to Wu Mo Manor. Ji Dingluan revealed it was his brother's residence. Qiu Wan deduced that his brother must also be a prince. She expressed disbelief that a prince would live in such a remote and dilapidated place, further accusing him of kidnapping her junior. Ji Dingluan, asserting his identity as Ji Dingluan, Prince Jing of Nanlu, and defending his brother's honor, presented his official badge.
Qiu Wan, feigning skepticism, took the token, claiming she needed to verify its authenticity. After she left, Ji Dingluan pondered if she had bewitched him. Later, a servant informed Mo Qingchen that a welcoming banquet for the Xiyue envoy was being held at the palace and he was required to attend immediately for safety reasons. Mo Qingchen instructed Ling Hua to take good care of Lin Chi in his absence.
Lin Chi, still disheartened by Mo Qingchen's revelation, lamented being just a "tool." Qiu Wan then appeared, showing Prince Jing's token, and declared the manor dangerous, offering to rescue Lin Chi. Lin Chi, however, delayed, wanting to pack her belongings and suggesting they wait until past midnight when the guards would be less vigilant. Qiu Wan reluctantly agreed.
When past midnight arrived, Qiu Wan urged Lin Chi to hurry, dismissing her attempts to pack more food, emphasizing they needed to leave before dawn. They escaped the manor, but were immediately captured by an unknown group of people. Ling Shu, discovering Lin Chi's escape, noted the earlier presence of someone from Prince Jing's Residence, concluding it was not a coincidence. Lin Chi and Qiu Wan found themselves bound and in an unfamiliar location.
Lin Chi attempted to sweet-talk their captors, but she was soon brought before the Queen. The Queen interrogated Lin Chi, demanding to know her identity and how she had managed to get close to Mo Qingchen. Lin Chi cleverly spun a tale of being a "pitiful person" who Mo Qingchen had hired to pose as his lover to deter his numerous admirers.
She claimed she had only gone to Wu Mo Manor to collect her payment, and now their arrangement was dissolved. When asked about Mo Qingchen's special qualities, Lin Chi, realizing the Queen was trying to extract information, simply praised his "exceptional good looks." Infuriated, the Queen ordered her execution.
Just as Lin Chi was being led away, Zhuang Chen and Qiu Wan burst in, creating a diversion that allowed them to rescue Lin Chi, and they hid in a secluded corner of the palace. At the palace banquet, the Xiyue envoy, Kai Er Bi, presented Mo Qingchen with the "moonlight jade," a divine gem of Xiyue, as a special gift.
The Queen, receiving a secret message about this presentation and Mo Qingchen potentially being in trouble, recalled that unlike normal cold jade, the moonlight jade felt warm like a "fire pit" upon touch. She suspected it was a setup by Ji Dingyue. Emerging from her hiding place, Lin Chi appeared before the Queen and explained that the seemingly ordinary white jade possessed a "mysterious" property when it came into contact with human skin, offering her help to Mo Qingchen.
Kai Er Bi explained the jade's unique properties to the Emperor, who then instructed Mo Qingchen to test it. Mo Qingchen touched the jade and confirmed its "warm" and "beyond words" changing sensation. Ji Dingyue was shocked, wondering if Mo Qingchen had truly gained sensory perception, and vowed to uncover the truth. The Queen learned that Mo Qingchen had successfully averted the crisis by sensing the jade's heat.
Acknowledging Lin Chi's "miraculous power," the Queen, however, voiced her concern that Lin Chi, with her ability to help Mo Qingchen, could also harm him. To eliminate any future threats, she ordered Lin Chi to be dealt with, leaving "no loose ends." After successfully resolving the crisis, Lin Chi quietly slipped out of the palace.
Meanwhile, Mo Qingchen, upon learning from a guard that two of the Queen's guards had left the palace in a carriage heading east, immediately suspected Lin Chi was in danger. He swiftly rode off to find her. Lin Chi, captured by the Queen's men, was thrown into a river. As she struggled, she thought of her master and senior, regretting that she had "dragged you both into this mess." Her final thoughts were of Mo Qingchen, stating she did not regret her choices today, but the thought of never seeing him again "pains me deeply."
