Episode 13 recap: Jin Mu Qiu's Heartbreak from the Burning of Her Stories
In Episode 13, the discussions among the people of Taoyuan Valley about Qu Zheng reach his ears. Qu Zheng remarks that his actions that day were solely to take away Million, and he has no regrets. Song Jian Shan brings news about Qing Yun, revealing that Qu Zheng is aware of Qing Yun and A Chu's relationship. Having been childhood sweethearts for many years, Qu Zheng has deep feelings for A Chu. However, upon their reunion, A Chu has become Qu Zheng's wife, which brings a smile to his face. Just then, they hear Million's cheerful voice outside, prompting Qu Zheng to send Song Jian Shan out while he retreats to another room. Reluctantly, Song Jian Shan leaves, unaware of Million's presence as they pass by each other.
When Million enters, Qu Zheng instantly adopts a weak demeanor and pretends to seek a maid. Million is displeased and Qu Zheng reluctantly changes his request to Song Jian Shan. Still unsatisfied, Million shyly asserts that since he now has a wife, she is the one to call if needed. Qu Zheng is pleased with her response, but Million grows bashful.
Meanwhile, Jin Mu Qiu receives a letter left by her father. It reveals that after the wedding, Jin Biao Tou decided it was inappropriate to stay any longer, but he couldn't bear the thought of parting, so he left a letter instead. Jin Mu Qiu feels heartbroken; with both Million and her father gone, she is left alone in Taoyuan Valley. Her spirits lift slightly when a maid informs her of Million's news. Jin Mu Qiu heads to the main hall, where the Lin family is indeed discussing Million and Qu Zheng, but only in a negative light. Angered, Jin Mu Qiu storms out.
The valley chief and his wife instruct Lin Feng to keep a close watch on Jin Mu Qiu, to which he agrees. Jin Mu Qiu is frustrated, as they blindly vilify Qu Zheng and Million as enemies. Determined to take action, she decides to write her story and share it.
As Jin Mu Qiu writes, Lin Feng and his subordinates pass by, but he doesn’t stop her. He understands that his parents only wish for peace of mind, knowing that Qiu Er will not easily sever ties with Million. Jin Mu Qiu is frequently interrupted while writing, feeling increasingly unsafe, and has to move around to avoid detection.
Lin Feng is out for a stroll with his mother, who mentions that Miss Jin has been more subdued lately. At that moment, he spots Jin Mu Qiu picking up discarded manuscripts. Instinctively, he attempts to shield her, but she notices. His mother commands that all of Jin Mu Qiu's stories be laid bare and even suggests destroying them. Jin Mu Qiu resists, but his mother insists that Lin Feng take action. Believing that failure to comply would lead to his mother not sparing Qiu Er, he reluctantly obeys, leaving Jin Mu Qiu devastated. Lin Feng's heart aches as the crowd disperses, leaving behind a sorrowful Jin Mu Qiu and a pile of ashes. A kind maid encourages Jin Mu Qiu to consider that staying here for a lifetime might not be so bad, leading her to realize she doesn’t want to be trapped here forever. Soon after, Lin Feng receives a letter of farewell from Jin Mu Qiu, stating that they should consider their relationship as ended.
In stark contrast, Million and Qu Zheng's story takes a different turn. Million encounters a story about A Chu while walking in the street, and Qu Zheng notices her looking at it. Understanding that Million likes the story, he surprisingly decides to act out a scene from it, making Million blush. Although she now has a husband, Million is uncertain about what to do together, so she resolves to learn from the story. They spend time molding clay and enjoying the snowy landscape, culminating in a sweet kiss amidst the falling snow.
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