Episode Summary
Mu Yao protects Ling Miaomiao by claiming responsibility for burning the Shanhai Map, sparking tension with adoptive brother Mu Sheng. Ling Miaomiao discovers her mission to "seduce" a hostile Mu Sheng (-200% approval) while trying to prevent her corrupt father's impending doom. The Yao Yue Festival sets the stage for romantic chaos, arson attempts, and failed flirting tactics.
Spoiler Alert
Thisepisode of Love Game in Eastern Fantasy serves up emotional whiplash, petty jealousy, and a masterclass in "how not to flirt with your emotionally unstable crush." Let’s dive in!
TL;DR:
- 不一致=>Mu Sheng’s adoption trauma unlocked <====>’sadoptiontraumaunlocked<==已审==>Mu Sheng
- Ling Miaomiao’s flirting skills: -200/10 ✨
- Ancient China’s hottest accessory? Arson.
After taking the fall for burning the mystical Shanhai Map ("Oops, my bad!"), Mu Yao drags Ling Miaomiao back for a guilt-trip session. Turns out, Mu Yao suspects her adoptive brother Mu Sheng of stealing the map to block their quest against the vengeful "Resentful Lady" spirit. Cue Mu Sheng’s puppy-dog eyes: "But I just wanted to protect you!" Mu Yao retaliates with a verbal grenade: "You’re not even my real brother!" Ouch. Meanwhile, eavesdropping Miaomiao gets hit by the system’s lovely notification: "Newbie protection expired. Game over if you die now. Good luck, loser!"
Negative 200% Rizz
Heartbroken Mu Sheng spirals into an emo phase ("Guess A-Jie doesn’t need me anymore…"), while Miaomiao attempts comfort… only to learn her "approval rating" with him is -200%. That’s right—he’d rather hug a cactus than talk to her. Worse? The system drops a secret mission: "Seduce Mu Sheng or get trapped here forever." Miaomiao’s response? "Coolcoolcoolcoolcool."
Her Plan A: Bribe him with soup. Mu Sheng’s reply? Crushing her flowers like a Disney villain ("Whoops, my hand slipped") and nearly strangling her. Plan B: Whine to Mu Yao. Using reverse psychology, Miaomiao tricks Mu Yao into admitting she does care for Mu Sheng… but the icy boy’s heart remains frozen.
Daddy Issues (Literally)
Miaomiao’s corrupt father, Lin's father, buys her magical gadgets (which she recognizes as knockoff Alexa, a fridge, and a fan) to cheer her up. But when she learns he embezzled funds destined for disaster relief? "Okay, maybe Mu Sheng beheading him later isn’t totally unfair…" Still, family loyalty wins. Time to save Dad!
Yao Yue Night: Love, Lies, and Arson
The episode’s pièce de résistance? The fictional Yao Yue Festival—think Valentine’s Day meets Hunger Games. In the original novel, Mu Yao and Liu Fuyi share a romantic lantern-lit moment… until jealous Mu Sheng sets the whole plaza on fire, exposes the empty grain reserves, and murders Lin's father. (Classic Tuesday.)
Miaomiao’s genius plan? Crash the main couple’s date. She dons her fiercest outfit ("If I’m gonna die, I’ll die looking snatched") and shamelessly flirts with Liu Fuyi. But Mu Yao, oblivious to Miaomiao’s scheming, drags her off to play festival games instead. Meanwhile, Mu Sheng sulks in the background when he realizes Mu Yao’s "important person" isn’t him… but her girlfriend.
Next Episode Teaser:
Will Miaomiao’s chaotic flirting save her dad? Can Mu Sheng’s pitch-black heart be salvaged? And why does Liu Fuyi keep sending cryptic messages to his shadowy sect? (Spoiler: He’s shady AF.) Tune in next episode for more magical mayhem!
