Episode 8 recap: Tai Chu came to find Qing Bai.
Qing Bai was also very surprised to see Tai Chu and said that she had never sent a letter to Brother Wang. Shang Guan Zui expressed his willingness to be a test subject and offered to take the medicine. Qing Bai asked if she could return to Donglin, and Tai Chu told her to take the medicine and she would wake up in a few hours. Tai Chu thought it was impressive how skilled Princess Qiu Yi Chang was, not afraid to assassinate alone, but afraid of others hurting his younger brother. He must care a lot about his younger brother. Everyone has someone they care about, and he promised to investigate and find out who did it. If his younger brother was really with them, he would safely send him back.
Princess Qiu Yi Chang could only temporarily believe him. Helan Xin Yue came to find Tai Chu and ended up on Tai Chu's side. She saw Qing Bai's letter on the table and asked Tai Chu why he didn't tell her. Tai Chu said he hadn't figured it out yet and wanted to find out before telling Helan Xin Yue. Helan Xin Yue felt that it wasn't only Tai Chu who was worried about Qing Bai, she was also very concerned. She thought Tai Chu was very clever now.
Chen Yang felt that it wasn't good for Helan Xin Yue and Tai Chu to keep going outside the palace, so he talked to Tai Chu to find out who they were meeting outside the palace and sent Shang Guan Zui away. When Helan Xin Yue learned about this, she was very angry. She said her father had kept her locked in the temple since she was little and wouldn't let her interact with others. Zhao Guangye promised her freedom, but now she wasn't even allowed to leave the palace to meet someone.
Chen Yang quickly said that he was also concerned about their safety. Helan Xin Yue asked if Tai Chu was willing to leave the palace with her to rescue Qing Bai. Tai Chu was also worried about Qing Bai, so he agreed. Helan Xin Yue and Tai Chu came to the Bei Rong together. She wanted to go directly into the palace to rescue Qing Bai, but Helan Xin Yue thought that if Qing Bai left, even without evidence, they would think it was done by Donglin and come to settle the score with Donglin.
They had to think carefully first. Tai Chu entered the palace to meet Qing Bai and said that Qing Bai had written a letter asking for help, and he had come to take her away.
Qing Bai was also very surprised to see Tai Chu and said that she had never sent a letter to Brother Wang. Tai Chu was also surprised and went to find Helan Xin Yue. On this side, Helan Xin Yue encountered Shang Guan Zui, who, upon learning that they were there to rescue Qing Bai, expressed his willingness to help.
Shang Guan Zui admired Helan Xin Yue and the others and wanted to become sworn siblings with them, and Helan Xin Yue agreed. Shang Guan Zui took out a fake death pill and asked them to make Qing Bai take it, saying that as long as Helan Xin Yue pretended to die, they would naturally be able to leave. Tai Chu was somewhat worried and advised Helan Xin Yue not to trust Shang Guan Zui too much since they weren't very familiar with him.
Helan Xin Yue felt that there was no need for Shang Guan Zui to harm them, and having an extra person to help was a good thing. Shang Guan Zui expressed his willingness to be a test subject and eat the pill. He quickly stopped breathing, but woke up a few hours later. Helan Xin Yue knew that Shang Guan Zui had proven himself, so they could give the pill to Qing Bai.
Qing Bai asked Tai Chu if she could return to Donglin. Tai Chu told Qing Bai to take the pill and she would wake up after a few hours. Qing Bai was also touched and said that she had always missed them and wanted to go back. Xue Ying saw Qing Bai and told her that even if she wanted to smile, she had to leave first. Qing Bai remembered Helan Xin Yue's previous prophecy that she would die there and didn't know if she could leave safely, but now she could only leave it to fate.
Qing Bai took the pill, and the Bei Rong Crown Prince stated that Qing Bai's spirit would be suspended for three days and no burial would be allowed. Tai Chu came over and said that he would take Qing Bai away immediately.
This drama is so captivating! The romance between Saintess Xin Yue and Emperor Guangye of Donglin is truly heartwarming. The Divine Tree Tai Chu is also adorable, and Meng Yilang is incredibly handsome. I love all the characters and I'm looking forward to the upcoming plot developments.
The plot is very captivating. There are numerous characters, but their personalities are well-developed and quite impressive. I usually watch slow-paced dramas at 1.5x speed, but in this series, the actors often have subtle yet meaningful micro expressions, which make me rewind and watch in slow motion.
A woman's perspective understands women! Although there was a slightly dull middle section, it was still quite exciting. It's a good watch when you're feeling bored.
It feels like reading a satisfying novel from middle school. The set design and props have been well executed, and while the special effects may not be top-notch, they know how to make the most of their strengths.
The three female characters have high visual appeal, creating a feast for the eyes in the entertainment industry.