Episode 9 recap: Feng Ruoyao recognized Mo Chenyuan as an old acquaintance.

Feng Ruoyao brought Mo Chenyuan to Qionghua Residence, and it seemed that Mo Chenyuan was even more familiar with the place than she was, which surprised Feng Ruoyao. After meeting their master, Feng Ruoyao specially presented the finest wine and formally introduced Mo Chenyuan to their master, saying that he was the chosen husband. She told their master that the story between her and Mo Chenyuan was long and couldn't be explained in a short time. She took out a personally written sketchbook and asked their master to look at it. However, their master and Mo Chenyuan smiled at each other, as if they were particularly familiar with each other.

While Feng Ruoyao was away, Mo Chenyuan and the Immortal Lord greeted each other again. It turned out that Mo Chenyuan had stayed at Qionghua Residence when he was young, and it was during that time that he met Feng Ruoyao. The two innocent children had spent a wonderful time together. However, Mo Chenyuan had recognized Feng Ruoyao long ago, while she had completely forgotten about him. The Immortal Lord reminded him that keeping it a secret from Feng Ruoyao would definitely anger her, but Mo Chenyuan confidently said that he had a way to make her happy.

Mo Chenyuan asked the Immortal Lord for help in removing the Xuanqian Knot. The Immortal Lord scolded him for not listening and revealed that he had expended his vitality to save Feng Ruoyao during his seclusion. Feng Ruoyao returned with a basket of red apricots and eagerly gave them to Mo Chenyuan, saying they were especially sweet. Mo Chenyuan recalled the times when Feng Ruoyao used to tease him when they were young, and this time he resolutely refused to fall for it. Feng Ruoyao became more puzzled, and it was only after Mo Chenyuan mentioned their past acquaintance that she carefully scrutinized him and recognized the childhood playmate before her.

She was angry that Mo Chenyuan had recognized her long ago but had kept it a secret from her, taking advantage of her and extorting her for a hundred years. Mo Chenyuan repeatedly apologized to her, explaining that he hadn't intentionally kept it from her.