Episode 18 recap: The princess reproached Liu Jingshu.
The princess slapped Liu Jingshu hard and scolded her for being incompetent. She threatened to kick her out of the palace if she couldn't seduce Shen Huaijin again. Liu Jingshu tearfully explained that she had instigated Shen Huaijin to sell the painting "Autumn Water and Fallen Geese," but Li Caiwei bought it back.
Annoyed, the princess told her to leave, and Liu Jingshu left indignantly. The maid, Ding Xiang, told the princess that Li Caiwei was becoming more and more shrewd. The princess said they needed to take action to prevent further complications. As Liu Jingshu left the princess's room, she ran into Li Caiwei and Shen Huaijin. Li Caiwei jokingly stated that Liu Jingshu and Shen Huaijin didn't love each other; Liu Jingshu's affection was for Shen Huaibi, and Shen Huaibi also loved Liu Jingshu.
Shen Huaijin and Liu Jingshu were both surprised to hear this. Liu Jingshu was crying alone when Shen Huaibi brought her ointment for swelling and pain. It comforted her. Shen Huaijin couldn't stop thinking about Li Caiwei's words. She mentioned going through several cycles and said that they would love each other in the future. Suddenly, he arranged for Guo An to buy a mansion in Lincun County for Liu Jingshu.
Guo An assumed it was for indulging in luxurious pleasures and happily agreed. As the moon rose, Li Caiwei was still waiting for Shen Huaijin. Lanxin said that the crown prince wouldn't come, but Li Caiwei knew he would. Sure enough, Shen Huaijin arrived soon after. After he sat down, he asked Li Caiwei if what she said was true. Li Caiwei, in turn, asked him if he believed her at all.
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