Episode 8 recap: Shu Chen falls in love at first sight with the princess.
Tu Qian Zhou finally manages to lure out the spy, but unfortunately, they escape. Shu Chen takes this opportunity to change the competition to archery, intending to expose the spy. The students apply soothing gel on Wan Yu, admiring his smooth and delicate skin. They all want to stay and take care of him. At this moment, Jia Yue Gong Zhu arrives with the royal physician to treat his injuries. She insists on having the physician examine him and notices some issues. Later, she discreetly informs the princess, who instructs the physician not to let anyone else know.
Wan Yu plays the flute, and Jia Yue gazes at him fondly, sending away her maidservant. She shows concern for Wan Yu's arms, but he feels uneasy about their close physical contact due to his disguised identity. The princess had only seen their glamorous side before and had never imagined their hardships. She expresses admiration for Wan Yu, who brushes off his injuries as insignificant. The princess says that women are also worthy of respect and should strive harder to pursue their dreams. She holds Wan Yu's hand, expressing her desire to do something for her and support her dreams as a woman. Wan Yu covers the princess's hand with his own and expresses his happiness to have a friend like her.
To test Wan Yu's archery skills, Tu Qian Zhou stands by the target to supervise. When news of Wan Yu hitting the bullseye reaches Jin Xin Xin, he comes to provoke Wan Yu and mocks him before leaving. Tu Qian Zhou watches the saddened Wan Yu and specially wipes away the wounds on her hands. At night, Shu Chen looks at the letters the princess had written to him and recalls their first meeting, feeling his heart stir with affection once again.
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