Episode Summary
Lu Jingming helps Hexiang reveal the truth about a past misunderstanding that led to Shen Jiangli's exile. Lu Qingqing realizes her mistake and regrets misjudging Jiangli. Meanwhile, Shen Qilan, Jiangli’s younger sister, enters the scene, showing her independent spirit. Tensions rise between Jiangli and her family during the Lu matriarch’s birthday banquet, and Danling’s manipulations come further into light.
Spoiler Alert
Let's dive into the emotional rollercoaster that was Episode 6, because wow, the truth bombs just kept dropping.
Big Revelations
Thanks to Lu Jingming’s steady support, Hexiang finally spills the truth about what really happened all those years ago. And she doesn’t just say it—she uses subtle cues and signals to piece together the entire story. Turns out, the thug Atai made a mistake back then and ran straight to Wang Danling to confess. But instead of fixing it, Danling just... laughed it off. Yeah, laughed. She saw it as an opportunity to stir up more trouble.
So what did Danling do? She deliberately drove a wedge between Lu Qingqing and Shen Jiangli, ultimately getting Jiangli kicked out of the Lu household. Yikes.
Misunderstandings and Regret
Hearing all this, Lu Qingqing is shattered. She’s been blaming the wrong person this whole time and even treated her true ally like an enemy. She’s furious—calls Danling a “treacherous villain” (and honestly, fair). Danling glares at Jiangli with a not-so-subtle “we’re not done yet” kind of look.
Meanwhile, Lu Jingming, ever the diplomat, refuses to take Danling to see the Lu family matriarch, which ticks off Jiangli. She gives him an icy stare and leaves.
Qingqing, finally waking up to the mess, regrets everything and begs Lu Jingming to take care of Jiangli. After all, it was their fault for exiling her without knowing the full story. Jingming follows Jiangli and gently reminds her that Danling isn’t someone easy to take down—she’s the only daughter of the main Lu branch, with a war-hero father and powerful maternal backing. He cautions patience, pointing out that last time they acted without proof, it backfired.
Jiangli, still fuming, admits he’s right.
️ A New Face: Shen Qilan
Enter Shen Qilan, the youngest Shen daughter, now grown into a poised young woman. Her mother’s eager to find her a good match and suggests attending the upcoming Lu family birthday banquet. To make sure Qilan looks the part, she even gives her some silver to spend.
Qilan, though, isn’t about that “marry rich and call it a day” life. She’s got spirit. When she sees a caged bird looking miserable, she frees it—symbolic much? Then she tries to stop a woman being harassed on the street, only for her maid to pull her back. Still, we see her values shining through.
Cold Encounters and Sisterly Love
While out shopping for jewelry, Qilan crosses paths with Danling. Surprise—Danling hates Jiangli, so she’s not exactly warm toward the little sister either. Qilan, trying to be polite, is met with icy indifference. Danling even tosses her a hairpin like she’s some servant. It’s awkward.
Qilan, who probably imagined her sister living it up in the Lu mansion, starts realizing things aren’t as rosy as they seemed.
Later, Qilan visits Jiangli at the Lu estate and is genuinely happy to see her. She doesn’t mention the run-in with Danling, keeping things light. It’s the Lu matriarch’s birthday, and even Jiangli’s father shows up. But instead of a warm reunion, we get more family drama.
Jiangli smiles for her sister, but when she sees her father, the hurt resurfaces. It’s been five years since she was exiled to guard tombs, and not once did her family check on her. Her father has the nerve to complain she hasn’t visited home since returning—so she claps back, saying maybe he assumed she died long ago.
Ouch. But also, good for her.
Final Thoughts
This episode was heavy on emotional reckoning and long-overdue truths. We’re finally seeing the layers peel back on everyone’s motivations—and if this is the pace we’re going at now, buckle up for what’s next.
Danling’s manipulation is finally out in the open, but she’s not going down easy. Jiangli’s starting to find her voice again, and with Qilan entering the picture, we might have a new ally in the making.
