Episode 2 recap: Hua Qing Ge wanted to steal a dance costume to change the outcome.
Ji Chu had been searching the mansion for a long time but still couldn't find Hua Qing Ge. In that case, he had to pretend to continue searching while knowing that there was a maze in the Wang mansion. If Hua Qing Ge could successfully escape, it would mean that someone had helped her. When Hua Qing Ge woke up, she realized she was still in ancient times and it seemed that she hadn't managed to escape from the novel yet.
At that moment, Ji Yun unexpectedly appeared. Ji Yun was Hua Qing Ge's cousin, and she expressed her gratitude to him. Ji Yun advised Hua Qing Ge to stay hidden now that she had escaped. It would be dangerous if Ji Chu discovered her. Hua Qing Ge felt guilty and wished for another chance to rewrite the ending. She couldn't let Ji Chu live peacefully until the very end. Although Ji Yun didn't understand the meaning behind Hua Qing Ge's words, he just asked her not to draw attention to herself.
In the evening, Ji Yun took Hua Qing Ge out to have fun. Hua Qing Ge looked at everything on the streets and was surprised to find that it was livelier than described in her novel. Ji Yun had always thought Hua Qing Ge was a quiet person but now realized she was quite cheerful.
The renowned dancer, Dance Snow, was about to perform. Many people gathered to witness her elegance, as she was one of the most beautiful women in the city. Hua Qing Ge never imagined that Dance Snow would appear right in front of her. Hua Qing Ge felt a bit disappointed because she knew that in order to help Ji Chu achieve his goals, she would inevitably have to die. Thinking about this made her feel down.
Little did she know that her decision led to the demise of a beautiful woman. Unbeknownst to Ji Chu, who was watching Hua Qing Ge next to Ji Yun, Hua Qing Ge was actually his wife. At this time, Dance Snow was already ill and looked ugly without her makeup. However, in order to maintain her current appearance, she had to take medication provided by Ji Chu, who intended to control her in this way.
In the evening, Hua Qing Ge quietly returned to her room, unaware that Dance Snow was sitting motionless in her place. Hua Qing Ge approached Dance Snow and touched her, but there was no response. Suddenly, Dance Snow spoke, startling Hua Qing Ge. As Hua Qing Ge looked at Dance Snow's attire, the Nishang Dance Costume, she remembered that wearing that dress meant death the next day. Ji Yun was present at the scene, and he was also suspected as the culprit.
In order to prevent the story from ending this way, Hua Qing Ge initially contemplated suicide. However, she suddenly realized that she might be able to change the outcome. Her first step was to prevent Dance Snow from being killed. So, she disguised herself as a man and went to the brothel. At the entrance, she encountered the dandy prince, Ji Feng, and they exchanged sharp words. Afterward, he went inside, unaware that Ji Chu was also present.
Ji Chu had already made all the arrangements but was taken aback by Hua Qing Ge's unexpected arrival. Although he didn't know Hua Qing Ge's true identity, he suspected that her appearance next to Ji Yun was not a good sign. Therefore, he had no intention of letting her go and knew that tonight would be a dramatic show.
Hua Qing Ge had originally planned to retrieve the Nishang Dance Costume from her room. However, Ji Feng intended to enter, causing her to panic and jump onto a beam. To her surprise, Ji Chu was also on the beam. After Ji Feng left, Ji Chu questioned why Hua Qing Ge knew the Nishang Dance Costume was there, but she naturally wouldn't reveal that she was the author of the novel.
Dance Snow's maid knew everything and didn't want Dance Snow to die like this. She planned to quietly take the dance costume away but was caught by one of Ji Chu's subordinates. At that moment, Dance Snow entered the room, only to find Hua Qing Ge disguised as a man. Hua Qing Ge was also surprised because Dance Snow was supposed to be performing on stage but was informed that her dance costume was missing. Hua Qing Ge considered it a fortunate turn of events.
Lin Xi Yao, a forensic examiner, was examining a body when Ji Yun entered. Ji Yun received a letter and learned that Hua Qing Ge was at the brothel. Worried, he hurriedly went there. Hua Qing Ge was alone in the room when Dance Snow said she was going to find her maid to get some refreshments. At first, Hua Qing Ge didn't suspect anything, but after a while, she realized that it might be the maid who took the dance costume, and Dance Snow was not looking for refreshments but for the costume.
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