Love Game in Eastern Fantasy Episode 16 Recap, Plot

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Guo Xiu explained to the four that the princess had been feigning madness. Everyone at the Celestial Observatory was aware of this, as she was concealing her search for her true love from Dowager Zhao. Similarly, the young marquis had no desire to marry the princess, resulting in this complicated situation. The Celestial Observatory hadn’t revealed the truth to avoid offending influential figures in the court.

Although Mu Yao and her companions seemed like outsiders, Guo Xiu didn’t expect them to take a firm stand, insisting that they would reveal the truth. Guo Xiu quickly asked for their assistance with a matter related to Qilin Mountain. At the mention of Qilin Mountain, Mu Sheng’s memories grew hazy, and Ling Miaomiao followed him out, discovering that Qilin Mountain might be Mu Sheng’s family home and that the woman appearing in his dreams could be his mother.

However, due to his vague recollections, Mu Sheng resisted digging deeper into his past. The actions of Dowager Zhao to completely eradicate anything related to Qilin Mountain raised suspicion. Guo Xiu wanted to uncover the truth, as his master and fellow disciples had all lost their lives there.

Mu Yao and Liu Fuyi exchanged glances and agreed to help, on the condition that Guo Xiu provide information on whether Dowager Zhao had any connection to the fire that broke out at the Hall of Flourishing Goodness years ago. The princess, led by a maidservant, went to see Liu Fuyi. She had been saved by him in the past and was visibly moved upon reuniting with him.

Wanting to prolong their encounter, she sent people to detain Mu Yao and her group in the palace, asking them to help inspect the small weeds in the imperial garden. Mu Yao refused, as they had plans to see Dowager Zhao, leaving Liu Fuyi to go alone. Ling Miaomiao, wanting to follow, was stopped by an envious Mu Sheng. Liu Fuyi found no abnormalities in the garden. However, the princess appeared before him, acting flirtatious.

Meanwhile, Mu Yao, Mu Sheng, and Ling Miaomiao waited outside as the young marquis rushed to speak with Dowager Zhao. Mu Sheng used an eavesdropping charm to listen in. The young marquis confessed to using a mind-altering incense on the princess, as he did not wish to marry her. Dowager Zhao was furious.

Although she also believed that the young marquis wasn’t worthy of the princess, he was the only remaining male of the Zhao family, which had adopted him, forcing her to resort to such measures. However, the young marquis, remembering his father’s sadness, was determined to follow his own desires, even if it meant exile. Hearing this, Mu Yao and the others quickly stepped in, intending to reveal the truth, but just then, the princess appeared with Liu Fuyi in tow.

She announced that she was perfectly fine, leaving Ling Miaomiao perplexed about Liu Fuyi’s involvement, while the young marquis’ gaze was fixed on her. Mu Sheng, standing behind, looked ready to explode. In the ensuing chaos, the princess pleaded with Dowager Zhao to annul the engagement, stating that she only wished to repay Liu Fuyi for saving her life. On their way out of the palace, Mu Yao, feeling a twinge of jealousy, asked Liu Fuyi what had happened.

The princess, catching up, squeezed Mu Yao aside and invited Liu Fuyi to stay for a drink. As Mu Yao quietly walked away, Liu Fuyi hurried after her. With the two following each other, Ling Miaomiao observed the clingy princess and the young marquis acting like a persistent shadow. Frustrated, Mu Sheng quickly pulled Ling Miaomiao away. After hastily bidding farewell to the princess, Liu Fuyi chased after Mu Yao, though the princess was clearly not giving up.

Liu Fuyi explained that he and the princess were merely passing acquaintances. Mu Yao was not angry, but Ling Miaomiao sensed a rift forming. Before they could discuss further, a messenger arrived with an invitation from the young marquis, causing Mu Sheng to storm off.

Ling Miaomiao, puzzled by his sudden mood swings, turned to Cui Cui, who shared an old story about his grandfather, who had fallen for a viburnum tree in his youth but had been too stubborn to confess his feelings. Cui Cui surmised that Mu Sheng was likely in love with Ling Miaomiao, sparking her curiosity about the affection points she could earn. Unfortunately, the dust sprites, her usual indicators, were hiding somewhere in the capital.

Later that night, a worried Cui Cui sought out Mu Sheng, asking if he liked Ling Miaomiao. Mu Sheng paused in his work, startled. Trying to reason with him, Cui Cui urged him to be honest with his feelings, warning that if he remained tight-lipped, Ling Miaomiao might just run off with someone else. At a loss for words, Mu Sheng grew increasingly flustered, and the following morning, he felt unexpectedly down when he saw Ling Miaomiao smiling brightly.

Ling Miaomiao proposed a group outing, but Mu Sheng, visibly sour, retreated to his room. She then decided to play matchmaker for Liu Fuyi and Mu Yao. Ling Miaomiao, noticing Mu Yao examining a hairpin, quickly suggested that Liu Fuyi help her put it on. At this moment, the princess reappeared, unrelenting in her pursuit, having invited Liu Fuyi to accompany her. After being turned down, the princess boldly arrived with an entourage of guards and maids, walking directly up to the trio.

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