Episode 9 recap: Li Meng Meng arranged for Qi Yan to leave the palace.
Li Meng Meng asked Qi Yan why he was looking for her. She said no matter what it was, even if it meant going through fire and water... Before Li Meng Meng could finish speaking, Qi Yan interrupted and asked her why she was going to the Prince's Mansion.Li Meng Meng said she promised someone else and couldn't say. Qi Yan then asked if she was going to the Prince's Mansion to choose a concubine. The Empress Dowager gathered Qi Yan, Qi Su, and Cui Wan Er together to have tea. She noticed that Qi Yan and Cui Wan Er had a good relationship.
She also wanted to see Qi Su marry and have children. The Empress Dowager said the day after tomorrow would be the day he chooses a concubine. Thanks to Cui Wan Er's help, Qi Su thanked her quickly after hearing the news. After Qi Su left, Cui Wan Er caught up to him and asked if he still cared about her.
Qi Su quickly distanced himself from her and told Cui Wan Er that there were spies from the Empress Dowager everywhere. Cui Wan Er asked if he wanted to see her choose a concubine for him so badly. Before Qi Su could respond, the Empress Dowager arrived.
The Empress Dowager asked what the two of them were doing. Cui Wan Er quickly said she accidentally fell, and Qi Su helped her up. Qi Su found Li Meng Meng and told her he was feeling a bit frustrated. Li Meng Meng asked what was going on, and Qi Su said he grew up with Qi Yan and could talk about anything.
But when he returned this time, he found that the Emperor had changed. He used to care about the people, but now he has become incompetent. Li Meng Meng thought Qi Su might have misunderstood Qi Yan. She used to think the Emperor was very good, but later she realized that being an Emperor was both difficult and poor. Qi Su was curious why Qi Yan was poor, and Li Meng Meng said she would give him more money if he wanted to help Qi Yan.
Qi Su asked why, and Li Meng Meng said she couldn't tell him. It was the day to choose a concubine for the Prince. The Noble Consort asked Shi Tao to bring the dress given to her by the Empress Dowager. However, Shi Tao said that Cui Wan Er thought it was too extravagant before. But Cui Wan Er felt that today was the day to choose a concubine for the Prince, so it was important.
Qi Yan arrived at the scene of the concubine selection and asked if he hadn't missed the spectacle. Cui Wan Er told him it hadn't started yet. Li Meng Meng held a portrait of a woman named Zhang Yiran. It turned out that the Empress Dowager had favored this woman for a long time. Cui Wan Er wanted Li Meng Meng to help ruin the event.
Li Meng Meng pretended to be Zhang Yiran and performed a modern dance. Qi Su recognized Li Meng Meng and suggested she become the queen. This statement was opposed by both Cui Wan Er and Qi Yan. Taking advantage of the situation, Li Meng Meng quickly escaped.
Zhang Yiran arrived late, and they realized that someone was impersonating her. The guards quickly tried to find out who was impersonating Zhang Yiran. Li Meng Meng hurriedly escaped into a room. It turned out to be Qi Su's study, and she noticed a portrait on the floor. When she picked it up, she saw that it was Cui Wan Er.
Coincidentally, Qi Yan came from behind her, startling Li Meng Meng. Qi Yan quickly pulled her to hide behind and they had just exchanged a few words when Qi Su arrived. He barged in to see who it was and immediately saw Qi Yan sitting in his study.
Qi Su said that he and Qi Yan had surprisingly similar tastes, even in selecting girls. He mentioned that the girl who danced earlier was chosen by the Empress Dowager, and he asked Qi Yan how she would be as a match for him. Qi Yan replied that it would be fine as long as he liked her, but she hoped he wouldn't break the engagement halfway through.
Qi Yan summoned Li Meng Meng and asked her why she went to the Prince's Mansion. As he spoke, he became jealous and asked Li Meng Meng to choose between him and Qi Su. In the struggle, Li Meng Meng's sleeve was torn off. Just then, Lu Huan, Zhen Xu, and Kong An entered and witnessed the scene. Qi Yan asked the three of them to leave first.
After Qi Yan told Li Meng Meng to think about her answer and let the three of them in, Lu Huan informed Qi Yan about some issues with a project in Luxian. Qi Yan planned to go to Luxian personally, but he was afraid of being discovered by those with ill intentions. Li Meng Meng said she had a way to let him leave secretly. She went to the Empress Dowager and claimed to have found a way to dispel the Emperor's misfortune.
Li Meng Meng said that Qi Yan would have to go into seclusion for three days in a temple outside the city, and then he would be blessed with many descendants. The Empress Dowager immediately agreed upon hearing this, stating that imperial matters were important and she would accompany him. While Qi Su was caressing his beloved horse, Qing Luo approached and mentioned that Cui Wan Er had told her a lot about the Prince.
The Empress Dowager specifically brought Qing Luo along to matchmake Qi Su and her. Cui Wan Er was very unhappy when she found out about this.
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