Episode Summary
Romantic chaos erupts as Princess Diji pursues Liu Fuyi, forcing Ling Miaomiao to accelerate her matchmaking plans for Mu Yao and Fuyi. A meteor shower setup nearly sparks a kiss—until ghosts intervene. Meanwhile, the Marquis plots a grand gesture for Miaomiao, Mu Sheng grapples with his feelings, and a cursed bracelet threatens to manipulate loyalties.
Spoiler Alert
The Princess is relentless this episode, folks. Our favorite ghost-hunting trio is getting tangled in a royal mess, and Ling Miaomiao’s matchmaking schemes? Let’s just say… they’re creative.
Princess vs. Liu Fuyi: The Relentless Royal Crush
Princess Diji crashes into Liu Fuyi’s life again, delivering a very public love confession. Ling Miaomiao nervously eyes Mu Yao, trying to derail the awkward convo, but Mu Yao just… walks away coldly. (Ouch.) Liu Fuyi bolts after her, leaving Miaomiao stuck listening to Diji’s dramatic monologue. Turns out, the princess has been crushing on Fuyi since he saved her during a royal tour years ago. She never stepped out of her carriage to thank him back then, and now? She’s making up for lost time. “First come, first served doesn’t apply to love!” she declares. Girl’s got confidence—even if Fuyi’s heart clearly belongs to Mu Yao.
Marquis to the Rescue (Again)
Upstairs, our lovestruck Marquis is daydreaming about Ling Miaomiao when he spots Diji harassing her. Cue the dramatic entrance: He sprints downstairs, shields Miaomiao, and—in true frenemy fashion—gets chased around with a stick by the furious princess. The servants? Already armed and ready. (This has to be a weekly routine.) After the dust settles, Diji storms off, and the Marquis instantly switches to “gentleman mode” for Miaomiao. Mood swings? More like mood whiplash.
Mu Sheng’s Existential Crisis & Miaomiao’s Rom-Com Plot
Meanwhile, Mu Sheng’s brooding over a broken wind chime (symbolism alert!) and questioning the point of love. “Why risk heartbreak?” he grumbles. Not our problem-solving Miaomiao, though! She’s busy scheming to lock down Mu Yao and Liu Fuyi’s romance. Her genius plan? A meteor shower date. But first, she needs Mu Sheng’s carpentry skills to build a dreamy swing.
How does she convince the grumpy Mu Sheng? Fake crying. Classic. He caves, builds the swing (why does he magically know what a “romantic swing” looks like?), and even helps decorate with flowers. But as Miaomiao giddily tests the swing, Mu Sheng’s side-eye says it all: Someone’s catching feelings.
The Almost-Perfect Kiss (Thanks, Ghosts)
Mu Yao and Liu Fuyi arrive at the swing setup, awkwardly sitting side-by-side until Fuyi FINALLY confesses his love. Cue the kiss! Miaomiao squeals behind a bush… until Mu Yao suddenly senses a vengeful spirit (Resentful Lady’s back, y’all) and whips out her ghost-hunting ropes. Romance ruined by supernatural drama? Typical.
Meanwhile, in Schemer’s Corner…
The Marquis is plotting his own grand gesture for Miaomiao, digging up his late father’s mysterious bracelet. But here’s the twist: His maid Pei Yun is secretly working for a shadowy figure who wants the bracelet placed on Diji. Why? It’s a cursed hair from a “Bewitching Woman” that forces the wearer to fall for the giver. Pei Yun’s conflicted—she only wants revenge on Consort Zhao, not Diji. (Drama alert.)
Mu Yao’s Family Secret & Mu Sheng’s Big Move
Mu Yao learns from spy Guo Xiu that the Xingshan Temple fire (which killed her ancestors) was orchestrated by Consort Zhao. And Mu Sheng? After days of overthinking, he sets up his own romantic swing scene (complete with captured dust spirits??) to confess… to someone. But wait—the Marquis’s crew is ALSO decorating Miaomiao’s inn for a proposal. Uh-oh. Two love confessions, one episode?
Final Thoughts
This episode serves chaos with a side of yearning. Will Mu Sheng beat the Marquis to the punch? Can Pei Yun resist the bracelet curse? And will Liu Fuyi ever get a ghost-free date with Mu Yao? Stay tuned… if you dare!
Spoiler Snack: Next episode’s preview hints at a literal love square—Miaomiao’s got two suitors, Mu Sheng’s got unresolved angst, and Diji’s cursed bracelet might just blow up the entire palace. Buckle up!
