Love Game in Eastern Fantasy Episode 2 Recap, Plot

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Governor's Mansion of Taicang. Mu Yao was preparing to set off again, but Mu Sheng was concerned about her injuries, insisting they should wait until she had recovered. Mu Yao worried that staying in the official's residence would be uncomfortable, as both she and Liu Fuyi were unaccustomed to the strict rules. Mu Sheng, however, resisted, mumbling that he had matters to attend to here.

He had long suspected that it was Ling Miaomiao who took Liu Fuyi's talisman, intending to frame Mu Yao by having someone else kill her. Coincidentally, he found a strand of Ling Miaomiao’s hair on the door, confirming his suspicion. He had checked almost everyone’s hair in the mansion; only a few remained. Meanwhile, Ling Miaomiao was still caught up in the joy of reuniting with her father.

In the real world, her father had passed away, and now, being able to see a long-missed family member filled her with emotion. Upon hearing that the demon had been defeated, Lord Lin immediately ordered a feast to thank Mu Yao, Mu Sheng, and Liu Fuyi. However, the steward reminded him that his health was not suitable for drinking, which prompted Ling Miaomiao to interject. "That sounds like hypertension! " she thought.

Health had to come first, so she insisted he follow the doctor's advice. Deeply touched by her concern, Lord Lin teared up. He expressed his gratitude to Mu Yao and Mu Sheng, although Mu Sheng seemed indifferent. Ling Miaomiao glared at him but covered for him by drinking in his place, only to get drunk after one cup. Later, Mu Yao scolded Mu Sheng for his rude behavior, but Mu Sheng dismissed the hypocrisy of people like Lord Lin.

“With his position, how could he afford such a grand mansion? ” he scoffed. After sobering up, Ling Miaomiao planned to enjoy a hearty meal. Yet, the maid brought only a meager portion, explaining that Ling Miaomiao’s former self was known for strict dietary restrictions and a melancholy disposition—quite unlike the present Miaomiao. Trying to stick to her role, Miaomiao quickly devised a logical explanation.

She claimed her health was poor and that building strength was essential if she hoped to complete her tasks. She requested a jump rope and, to her father’s surprise, dragged him into a workout session. However, he quickly tired and, upon spotting Mu Sheng nearby, handed the jump rope to him before running off, leaving Ling Miaomiao struggling to keep up. Mu Sheng, growing suspicious, compared her hair to what he had gathered, though Miaomiao had secretly taken care of it.

Still dissatisfied, he questioned her other maid, Huayi. Ling Miaomiao remembered this unfortunate maid from the story: she had attracted Liu Fuyi’s attention with a bracelet, which led the jealous Lin Yu to marry her off to a crippled kitchen worker. Heartbroken, Huayi had later thrown herself into a well. Feeling the weight of yet another accusation, especially after learning that Huayi had a blind mother depending on her, Ling Miaomiao wavered.

She told herself it was all fiction, yet she couldn’t resist devising a plan to save Huayi. She arrived just as Huayi was about to jump into the well, but she tripped and fell beside Mu Sheng. Expecting some sort of dramatic “princess carry” moment, she was disappointed when Mu Sheng simply dodged her. Ignoring him, she rushed to the courtyard where Huayi was, but Mu Sheng used an instant-transference spell to reach Huayi first and saved her.

Miaomiao comforted Huayi, reassuring her that marriage was off the table. Witnessing all this, Mu Sheng’s suspicions about Miaomiao’s actions grew once more. Quick-witted, Miaomiao managed to deflect his suspicion, silently vowing to survive until the end without slipping up. But the system was unrelenting and issued her second mission: to swap Mu Yao’s healing medicine to delay their departure. Ling Miaomiao sneaked into the kitchen.

In the original story, Mu Sheng had returned after hearing Mu Yao was in pain and accused Lin Yu of tampering with the medicine. This revelation led to the exposure of corruption in Lin’s family, resulting in the execution of the entire household. Trying to convince herself that completing the mission would allow her to return home, Miaomiao felt a pang seeing her father again.

Cleverly, she swapped the medicine with a tonic instead of a laxative since the system hadn’t specified the type of replacement. Bringing the medicine to Mu Yao’s room, she was surprised to find Mu Sheng there, insisting on tasting it himself before giving it to Mu Yao. Yet, despite her efforts, Mu Yao still suffered unbearable pain after drinking it, and Mu Sheng, enraged, killed Miaomiao on the spot. When she reopened her eyes, she was back in the kitchen.

Realizing her change had led Mu Sheng to return earlier and her own premature death, Miaomiao tried different methods, from altering the formula to using a tonic, but each time ended in Mu Sheng’s swift retribution. After countless deaths, she became numb to it all. This time, she tried simply bringing a bowl of water, hoping for success, but Mu Yao still experienced pain.

At last, Miaomiao understood the issue: it was the heavy-metal glaze on the pot, to which Mu Yao was allergic. After preparing the medicine in a safe pot, Mu Yao showed no symptoms, and Miaomiao finally completed the second novice task. Overwhelmed, she hugged Mu Yao, crying with relief, much to Mu Sheng’s bewilderment.

Liu Fuyi brought Mu Yao a small trinket for her recovery, while Mu Sheng remarked dryly, watching Miaomiao lingering by Mu Yao’s side, “It seems she doesn’t need it.

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