Episode Summary
The scheming Marquis tries to frame Mu Yao’s team while clumsily flirting with Ling Miaomiao, sparking Mu Sheng’s jealousy. Meanwhile, a hallucination-inducing incense leads to chaotic fake confessions between Miaomiao and Mu Sheng, while Mu Yao and Liu Fuyi uncover clues about Princess Duanyang’s staged possession. The crew blows up a monster-torturing den, but the biggest twist comes from Imperial Astrologer Guo Xiu, who reveals the princess’s madness is an act — and the Marquis’s motives grow shadier by the minute.
Spoiler Alert
Buckle up, fam — this episode serves up a cocktail of scheming nobles, accidental confessions, and so much secondhand embarrassment you’ll want to hide behind a pillow. Let’s dive into the chaos!
The Marquis’s Totally Subtle Plot
Our favorite walking red flag, the Marquis, schmoozes his way into Qintian Jian’s good graces, suggesting he can "fix" Princess Duanyang’s demonic possession better than Mu Yao’s crew. Spoiler: He’s the problem. Taifei’s so charmed she practically starts planning his wedding to the princess. Meanwhile, our heroes get a mysterious invite to a VIP suite at Yiyun Lou, where the decor looks like a Pinterest fail. Ling Miaomiao snarks about the "high-end" vibe, while Mu Sheng side-eyes everything. Classic.
Enter the Himbo Noble
The Marquis arrives like a rom-com disaster — tripping face-first into the room — but instantly pivots to ~smolder~ when he spots Ling Miaomiao. Cue: him showering her with cringey compliments and gifting her his fan (why??). Mu Sheng’s jealousy meter explodes, while Liu Fuyi and Mu Yao grill the Marquis about his conveniently timed interest in the princess. Pro tip: If your servant has to drag you out mid-convo to stop you from incriminating yourself… you’re not slick, buddy.
Nighttime Shenanigans 101
Team Splitsville: Mu Yao and Liu Fuyi raid the VIP-only Qintian Jian (where a magical sword named Shangxianyue teases Liu Fuyi’s destiny), while Ling Miaomiao, Mu Sheng, and Cui Cui go full vigilante on a shady monster-torturing shop. But things go sideways when they knock over a mood-altering incense. Suddenly, Mu Sheng’s reciting bad poetry about Miaomiao’s beauty, and she’s puckering up to kiss… a book. Cui Cui walks in on this hallucinated soap opera and screams internally. PSA: Don’t huff random ancient perfumes, kids.
The Aftermath: Awkwardness Level 9000
Post-gaslighting (literally), the trio frees enslaved monsters and blows up the shop like a YA novel climax. But the real drama hits back at base: Ling Miaomiao and Mu Sheng spend a sleepless night replaying their accidental "confessions." Miaomiao even sleepwalks into Mu Sheng’s room… only for him to find Cui Cui in his bed instead. Cue panicked giggling under blankets. Next morning? They’re all "I wasn’t thinking about you!!1!" energy. Sure, Jan.
Plot Twist: The Princess is FAKING IT
Turns out Princess Duanyang’s "possession" is an Oscar-worthy act (shoutout to the Marquis’s cursed pillow scheme). The crew confronts Qintian Jian’s head honcho, Guo Xiu, who’s like, "Yeah, we knew. You’re late." But the real mystery? Why would the Marquis sabotage his own wedding to royalty? Ling Miaomiao shrugs: "Rich people drama. Seen it on TikTok."
Spoiler Zone
- That unrequited fan gift? The Marquis’s crush is 100% doomed.
- Shangxianyue sword’s rejection of Liu Fuyi hints at a bigger chosen-one twist.
- Mu Sheng’s incense-fueled "love confession" may be fake, but his blush says everything.
Final Verdict: This episode’s got more layers than a mille-feuille — messy nobles, accidental intimacy, and a cliffhanger about who’s really pulling the strings. Also, someone get Mu Sheng a fainting couch for his emotional turmoil.
