Episode Summary
Fu Yunxi awakens to a bittersweet victory as Zhuang Shiyang meets a karmic end orchestrated by Zhou Ruyin and vengeful ghosts. While Han Yan finds closure at her mother’s grave, the survivors—Fu Yunxi, Wei Shi, and Zhou Ruyin—embrace new beginnings, culminating in a snowy, ghost-lit celebration of hard-won peace.
Spoiler Alert
The Glory Finale episode: Poetic Justice and Ghostly Reckonings
Grab your herbal tea and brace for catharsis, folks—this finale’s a rollercoaster of karma, tears, and one gloriously unhinged ghost party.
Fu Yunxi’s Resurrection (and the Dawn of Softboi Era)
After weeks of Han Yan tirelessly brewing medicinal soups under Tan-daren’s supervision (seriously, girl needs a spa day), coma king Fu Yunxi finally blinks awake. Our leading man stumbles outside just in time to catch Han Yan looking like a sleep-deprived Cinderella at dawn. Cue the "let me drape this cloak over your shoulders" moment. They embrace like two trauma-bonded swans—romance officially back on the menu!
Zhuang Shiyang’s Deluxe Guilt Trip™
Meanwhile, the family’s human trashcan Zhuang Shiyang remains locked in the basement (good). Han Yan plays psychological chess with her father, offering him wine (unpoisoned! She pinky-swears!) while grilling him about his "greatest love." Turns out? The guy’s a walking tragedy: he claims to have adored wheelchair-bound Ruan Xiwen (his deceased wife), yet admits to killing her in a "fate made me do it" monologue. Han Yan, unimpressed, drops the mic: "You romanticize love while murdering it. Classic." She leaves the basement door open—freedom’s technically hers to grant, but survival? That’s karma’s department.
Ghost Squad Assemble!
What follows is Zhuang Shiyang’s final 24 hours: Greatest Hits Edition. Desperate and paranoid, he flees through the compound only to find:
- His mother Wei Shi slamming doors in his face ("This is YOUR fault for raising me wrong!" he shrieks—charming).
- Zhou Ruyin stalking him with Ruan Xiwen’s dagger and a "you ruined my life" speech.
- A hallucinatory haunted house finale where literal ghosts of Ruan Xiwen, Chen Mama, and other victims corner him. Zhou Ruyin delivers the killing blow while dressed like a bridal Grim Reaper—poetic, no?
Healing (With a Side of Petty)
As Zhuang Shiyang’s corpse gets the world’s most sarcastic funeral (Zhou Ruyin in red? Iconic), our survivors begin their glow-ups:
- Fu Yunxi, still lowkey poisoned, vows to cherish Han Yan ("Till death do us part—which might be soon, but let’s not dwell!").
- Aunt Kou Er apologizes for past snobbery and gets adopted into the Fu fam. Redemption arc: unlocked!
- Wei Shi ditches her anxiety meds ("My sister in heaven, look at me being brave!") while Zhou Ruyin and daughter Zhuang Yushan literally lock up the family shrine ("Who needs ancestral approval? Not us!").
Epilogue: Snowfall and Spectral Fireworks
In a final montage so wholesome it hurts:
- Han Yan visits Ruan Xiwen’s grave, carving her mother’s epitaph with quiet closure.
- A’zhi daydreams about becoming a "proper noble lady" (bless her ambitious heart).
- The gang gathers for a ghostly New Year’s bash—Ruan Xiwen and co. materialize to dance under fireworks (because why not?).
- Fu Yunxi and Han Yan share a snow-kissed kiss as the camera pans out. "No more secrets," he whispers. "Just…future."
The Verdict
This finale sticks the landing with gothic flair and emotional payoff. Zhuang Shiyang’s demise? Brutally satisfying. The ghostly cameos? Camp excellence. And Han Yan’s journey from vengeance to peace? Chef’s kiss. Grab your tissues and a celebratory drink—this dynasty’s drama quota is officially fulfilled.
Final note: To confused viewers asking "Wait, is Ruan Xiwen a ghost or a hallucination?"—yes. The answer is yes.
