Episode Summary
Guo Xiu exposes the Princess’s fake insanity scheme, revealing her search for a true love while avoiding marriage to the reluctant Little Marquis. Mu Sheng’s fragmented memories link Qilin Mountain to his past, as Imperial Consort Zhao’s ruthless vendetta sparks suspicion. Romantic chaos erupts: the Princess pursues Liu Fuyi, Mu Yao battles jealousy, and Mu Sheng’s unresolved feelings for Ling Miaomiao boil over—all while a drugging confession and family secrets threaten to upend the palace.
Spoiler Alert
Guo Xiu finally spills the tea about the Princess’s fake insanity scheme to our main squad—and apparently, the entire Qintian Jian knew about it all along! Turns out, the Princess has been secretly hunting for her true love behind Imperial Consort Zhao’s back while dodging marriage to the reluctant Little Marquis. But here’s the kicker: Qintian Jian stayed silent to avoid angering the royal bigwigs. Mu Yao’s team, however, ain’t here to play nice—they’re ready to expose the truth. Cue Guo Xiu’s desperate plea for help with Qilin Mountain, which triggers fragmented memories for Mu Sheng. Ling Miaomiao corners him later, theorizing that Qilin Mountain might be his childhood home… and that mysterious woman in his nightmares? Probably his mom. But Mu Sheng’s not ready to unpack that trauma.
Meanwhile, Imperial Consort Zhao’s shady vendetta against Qilin Mountain raises eyebrows. Guo Xiu wants answers (his mentor and friends died there, okay?), so Mu Yao and Liu Fuyi agree to help—but only if Imperial Consort Zhao comes clean about her involvement in the old Xingshan Temple fire. Plot twist incoming!
Love Pentagon Alert:
The Princess, now "cured," ambushes Liu Fuyi in the gardens (girl’s got zero chill), gushing about how he saved her life. Mu Yao’s squad tries to ditch the chaos to confront Imperial Consort Zhao, but not before Mu Sheng plants a sneaky eavesdropping talisman. What do they hear? The Little Marquis confessing to drugging the Princess to avoid marriage! Imperial Consort Zhao’s furious but won’t cancel the engagement—family pride and all that. The Little Marquis, though? He’d rather get exiled than repeat his parents’ miserable marriage. Drama!
Just as Mu Yao’s about to spill the truth, the Princess waltzes in with Liu Fuyi (awkward!), begs Imperial Consort Zhao to call off the wedding, and declares she only wants to repay Liu Fuyi’s "heroism." Cue Ling Miaomiao side-eyeing the whole mess while the Little Marquis stares at her, Mu Sheng glares daggers at him, and everyone’s emotions ricochet like ping-pong balls.
Jealousy Olympics:
Post-palace shenanigans, Mu Yao low-key grills Liu Fuyi about the Princess’s obsession. But the Princess isn’t done—she invites Liu Fuyi for a romantic drink, sending Mu Yao storming off. Liu Fuyi chases after her, while Ling Miaomiao likens the Princess to "human duct tape" and the Little Marquis becomes Ling’s clingy shadow. Mu Sheng? He’s one eye-twitch away from combusting.
Later, Cui Cui (bless this blunt sidekick) ambushes Mu Sheng: "Do you LIKE Ling Miaomiao?!" Mu Sheng freezes mid-sword polish, flustered. Cui Cui warns him to stop being a grump and confess before Ling bolts. Cut to the next morning: Ling’s all sunshine, Mu Sheng’s sulking in his room like a moody vampire, and Ling drags Mu Yao and Liu Fuyi shopping to play matchmaker. She even nudges Liu Fuyi to put a hairpin in Mu Yao’s hair—smooth—until the Princess crashes the party with her entourage. Again.
Final Thought: Between royal conspiracies, repressed memories, and enough romantic tension to power a lantern festival, this episode proves nobody in this palace knows how to communicate like adults. Stay tuned for more chaos, folks!
