Your Sensibility My Destiny Episode 7 Recap
> Your Sensibility My Destiny Recap
Qiu Wan and Zhuang Chen ate a meager breakfast of thin porridge, and Qiu Wan expressed her exasperation at Ji Dingluan's perceived poverty as a prince. She found it unbelievable that a royal could live in such a frugal manner. Zhuang Chen, however, was convinced that Ji Dingluan was intentionally feigning destitution to prevent them from coveting his wealth. He suggested that once they acquired Ji Dingluan's account books, the truth would be revealed.
Meanwhile, Lin Chi was learning to play the guqin, with Mo Qingchen personally guiding her. He told her to relax her fingers, deciding that he would be her teacher from then on. Their sweet interaction was interrupted by Ling Shu, who announced that Mo Qingchen's carriage was ready. Mo Qingchen explained he had received an imperial decree to enter the palace to compile the almanac.
Lin Chi was saddened by his impending departure and asked if he could avoid going, but Mo Qingchen clarified that it was an imperial command he could not defy. He promised he would return in about half a month. Later, Ji Dingluan returned to his manor, where Qiu Wan and Zhuang Chen, feigning an argument about their impoverished lives, managed to convince him to hand over his financial records. Ji Dingluan gave them a single account book.
Qiu Wan was shocked to discover that it showed only deficits and loans from a bank. Ji Dingluan explained that he viewed money as external, regularly donating or lending his allowance without requiring IOUs, believing that asking for them would imply a lack of trust. Both Qiu Wan and Zhuang Chen were thoroughly disappointed, truly surprised by a prince's level of poverty. Lin Chi grew increasingly worried about Mo Qingchen in the palace.
Her eyelids twitched constantly, and she voiced her concerns to Ling Hua, fearing Mo Qingchen might be in danger or subjected to further tests. Ling Hua tried to reassure her, reminding her that Mo Qingchen had faced and overcome far more perilous situations. Lin Chi's anxiety persisted, leading her to dream of Mo Qingchen being called a "monster" and sentenced to death by the Emperor. She woke up in tears, deeply distressed.
Seeing her state, Ling Hua and Ling Shu, who had noticed Lin Chi neglecting her meals, concocted a plan. Ling Hua offered her personal token, enabling Lin Chi to enter the imperial palace. Ji Dingluan initiated a conversation by asking Mo Qingchen if he had ever missed anyone. Ji Dingluan then described the pervasive feeling of longing as restlessness and worry, even wishing to defy imperial orders to see 'her,' even if just for a moment to be scolded.
Mo Qingchen then admitted that he, too, deeply missed 'her,' to which Ji Dingluan replied by asking if Mo Qingchen was referring to Lin Chi. At the palace, Mo Qingchen paid his respects to the Empress, who introduced his cousin, Ke Ying, stating Ke Ying had come to keep her company and reminding them of their meeting five years prior. Ke Ying expressed how much she had missed Mo Qingchen.
The Empress then instructed Mo Qingchen to escort Ke Ying around the palace. Mo Qingchen attempted to decline, citing his duties to compile the almanac, but the Empress insisted, leaving him no choice. Meanwhile, Lin Chi, disguised as a eunuch and using Ling Shu's token, successfully entered the palace. She overheard guards remarking on how well Mo Qingchen and Ke Ying seemed to match. Later, as Mo Qingchen was showing Ke Ying around, Ke Ying deliberately faked a sprained ankle.
As he knelt to attend to her, Lin Chi, witnessing the scene, was consumed by jealousy and angrily kicked a small stone nearby. Mo Qingchen heard the commotion, recognized Lin Chi, and immediately left Ke Ying to follow her. He tried to calm her, reassuring her that Ke Ying was "nobody" and merely his cousin. That night, Mo Qingchen led Lin Chi to a palace rooftop.
Lin Chi revealed she knew he used to come to this very spot as a child, sitting alone until dawn after being confined by his mother for nearly exposing his lack of senses. She empathized with the loneliness he must have felt. Mo Qingchen admitted that he never truly felt lonely until he met her, and now her absence made him restless and filled with longing, recalling her departure from Wu Mo Manor.
Lin Chi confessed her fear of him being tested when she wasn't by his side. Mo Qingchen, however, told her he now "felt" emotions and feared only the pain of longing, not any tests. They promised never to be apart, sharing a passionate kiss under the moon. The following day, Ke Ying went to the Library with ginseng soup, only to witness Mo Qingchen and Lin Chi (still in her eunuch disguise) in an intimate moment.
Infuriated, Ke Ying rushed to the Empress to report what she had seen. The Empress initially dismissed it as a minor issue, suggesting the "little eunuch" be executed. However, Ke Ying volunteered to handle the matter, claiming Mo Qingchen had been "seduced." The Empress agreed but cautioned Ke Ying to act with royal decorum, avoiding rashness or excessive mercy. Soon after, a eunuch summoned Mo Qingchen, stating the Empress had an urgent matter.
Another eunuch then tried to lead Lin Chi away under the pretense of moving heavy items, but Lin Chi, sensing a detour, grew suspicious. Ke Ying confronted Lin Chi, revealing she knew Lin Chi was impersonating a eunuch and accused her of deceiving the Emperor. She ordered her guards to attack Lin Chi. Just then, Mo Qingchen, realizing he had been tricked, arrived and rescued Lin Chi.
He chastised Ke Ying for imposing private punishments within the palace and warned her of severe consequences if she continued to harass Lin Chi. He sent Lin Chi back to the manor, promising to handle the situation. Mo Qingchen then confronted the Empress, declaring that if Lin Chi faced any further harm, he would relocate Wu Mo Manor away from the Ming Capital forever. The Empress, realizing the "eunuch" was Lin Chi, was shocked by his defiance.
Mo Qingchen explained that Lin Chi's presence was for his protection. The Empress, however, dismissed Lin Chi as "low-born" and "volatile," a temporary solution that would eventually expose Mo Qingchen's secret, threatening to eliminate Lin Chi once she was no longer needed. Mo Qingchen firmly stated his resolve to keep Lin Chi by his side and protect her, emphatically refusing to marry Xiao Ke Ying.
Angered, the Empress ordered an investigation into Lin Chi's background to determine if she was being manipulated or seducing Mo Qingchen, and sent Ke Ying back to the northern county. Back at the manor, Ling Hua and Ling Shu, fearing punishment, knelt to confess their role in Lin Chi entering the palace. Lin Chi immediately took responsibility, but Mo Qingchen, seeing through their "act," simply told them to get up, forgiving them.
Meanwhile, Qiu Wan was overwhelmed by the complexity of Ji Dingluan's sparse accounts. Zhuang Chen teased her about missing him. Just then, Ji Dingluan returned from the palace, bearing gifts. He presented Qiu Wan with a hairpin, remarking that he had seen it on his way back and thought it would look beautiful on her, downplaying it as a casual purchase. Qiu Wan was secretly touched by his thoughtfulness.
Mo Qingchen returned to the manor, where Lin Chi embraced him, telling him she never wanted him to leave her again. He then informed Ling Shu and Ling Hua of his decision to marry Lin Chi. They were surprised, but Mo Qingchen explained he desired to legitimately share a life with her, protect her from harm, and avoid being forced into other marriages.
Ling Shu and Ling Hua expressed concerns about the magnitude of the decision and the fact that Lin Chi was unaware. Mo Qingchen instructed them to begin preparations, promising to inform Lin Chi at the appropriate time, and asked for their guidance on initial wedding preparations. Mo Qingchen then made a formal visit to Zhuang Chen, who initially worried Lin Chi was in trouble. Mo Qingchen clarified his intent to formally propose marriage to Lin Chi.
He offered a lavish betrothal gift: 10,000 taels of silver, three plots of land, and all the shops in the West Market. Zhuang Chen was overwhelmed by the generous offer and, tearfully accepting the marriage proposal wine, promptly agreed to the union. He implored Mo Qingchen to cherish and protect Lin Chi, who had endured a difficult childhood as an orphan, traveling the martial world with him. Mo Qingchen solemnly promised to safeguard her.
Back at the manor, Mo Qingchen led Lin Chi to a room adorned with new furniture, explaining the old ones were too small. He shared that her presence was the source of his happiness. Lin Chi, touched, asked him to express such sentiments more often. Just then, Du Ruo arrived with joyous news: he had found clues about Lin Chi's long-lost sister.
Her sister had been adopted by a wealthy merchant, living in the northern suburbs, and later moved south with her adoptive family. Du Ruo had contacted his friends in the south and expected more definitive news within half a month, advising Lin Chi not to rush to find her. Lin Chi was ecstatic, finally feeling her sister's existence was real. As Du Ruo departed, Lin Chi noticed the festive decorations around the manor, assuming they were for an upcoming festival, completely oblivious to her impending marriage.
