Episode 17 recap: Xu Cheng Feng reveals his feelings.
Shen Dan Qing didn't want to give Xu Cheng Feng any hope. Even though she could have saved Luo Ai Lian before, she let him die in front of her. Now, standing in front of Xu Cheng Feng, she can't tell him that she is the real Luo Ai Lian. Shen Dan Qing learns from Xu Cheng Feng that the treasure map is related to the Luo family, and Xu Cheng Feng even speculates that Luo Ji Da's death was not a coincidence. The temple fair turns into a three-way affair, as Xu Cheng Feng and Shen Zi Shan both understand each other's intentions and naturally try to prevent each other from getting close to Shen Dan Qing.
During the temple fair, Shen Dan Qing sees a rabbit lantern that is very similar to the one her mother made for her when she was a child. Shen Zi Shan and Xu Cheng Feng both want to win the lantern for Shen Dan Qing, so they compete in archery skills. In the end, Xu Cheng Feng outperforms them and wins the rabbit lantern.
To prevent her brother from feeling too embarrassed, Shen Dan Qing takes Shen Zi Shan to hang a wishing plaque. Xu Cheng Feng finds Shen Dan Qing to seek an answer, but Shen Dan Qing makes an excuse to send Shen Zi Shan away.
Shen Dan Qing tells Xu Cheng Feng that some memories are better kept in the heart and lose their meaning when displayed in front of one's eyes. Shen Dan Qing makes it clear that she can't handle Xu Cheng Feng's feelings for her. Xu Cheng Feng knows that Shen Dan Qing has feelings for him, but he doesn't understand why she is rejecting him. However, he promises to be by Shen Dan Qing's side and hopes that she can trust him. Despite this, Shen Dan Qing still refuses Xu Cheng Feng.
Shen Zi Shan asks Shen Dan Qing why she rejected Xu Cheng Feng's rabbit lantern, and Shen Dan Qing explains that she doesn't want to give Xu Cheng Feng any hope because he blames himself for not being able to save Luo Ai Lian.
Shen Dan Qing only wants to uncover the truth behind the decline of the Xiao family, make Luo Xue Er admit her mistakes, and let everyone in the city know that Luo Ai Lian is not a murderer. Shen Zi Shan assures her that things will end soon, and he will always be by her side.
Tian Hao's investigation reveals that Yi Qin Wang has been searching for a decryption tool for the treasure map. Xu Cheng Feng asks Tian Hao to inform the elders about this information and seek their help in investigating the decryption tool, hoping to gain an advantage. Tian Hao learns about Xu Cheng Feng's pursuit of Shen Dan Qing being hindered and offers his assistance, telling Xu Cheng Feng to wait for good news from him.
Du Ying Er returns from Guizi with Tie Li. Shen Dan Qing is not familiar with her good sister Ying Er, but luckily Shen Zi Shan appears in time and helps her get through this ordeal. Later, Shen Zi Shan privately tells Shen Dan Qing that Du Ying Er is a childhood friend who grew up together with her. However, Shen Zi Shan is not familiar with the details of their interactions, so he can only advise Shen Dan Qing to use her wits when dealing with them.
Xu Cheng Feng comes to the Shen family to look for Shen Dan Qing but finds out that she is not there. Du Ying Er learns that Xu Cheng Feng is Shen Dan Qing's friend and invites him to join the welcoming banquet she arranged for Shen Dan Qing.
After Shen Zi Shan and Shen Dan Qing return home, they happen to see Xu Cheng Feng and Du Ying Er conversing happily. To make Shen Dan Qing jealous, Xu Cheng Feng intentionally acts like he gets along well with Du Ying Er. He even deliberately asks about the past between Du Ying Er and Shen Dan Qing during the banquet. Du Ying Er mentions that when she was seven or eight years old, she fell into the water and was saved by Shen Dan Qing. Xu Cheng Feng realizes that Shen Dan Qing can actually swim.
Shen Zi Shan explains that his sister used to be able to swim when she was young, but after rescuing Ying Er from the water, she developed a fear of it and never dared to swim again.
Xu Cheng Feng received a letter from an elder, revealing that a special developing water spray is needed to reveal the route on the treasure map. This developing water is related to a collector surnamed Ouyang, who surprisingly happens to be a close friend of Luo Ji Da.
Shen Dan Qing's investigation uncovers that Lord Xiao lost his family fortune due to gambling and the subsequent acquisition of Xiao's liquor business by the Luo family was a reasonable transaction. Lord Xiao later used the assets taken by the Luo family as gambling stakes. Luo Ji Da, being kind-hearted, helped him repay his debts and even offered him a job at the winery. Shen Dan Qing instructs Luo Biao Shi to continue searching for the former steward of the Xiao family to serve as a witness in the future.
Shen Zi Shan compiles Du Ying Er's preferences and habits into a notebook and hands it to Shen Dan Qing, urging her to take a look when she has the chance. Shen Zi Shan realizes Shen Dan Qing's feelings for Xu Cheng Feng and believes that with Xu Cheng Feng's intelligence, he will surely uncover her secret identity. Shen Dan Qing expresses that if her true identity is revealed, she would choose to be honest with Xu Cheng Feng.
Du Ying Er learns from a servant that Shen Dan Qing suffered a serious injury and as a result, has trouble remembering many things. That evening, she visits Shen Dan Qing and assures her that she will always remember everything from their childhood and emphasizes that they are the best of sisters.
Upon noticing the burn scars on Shen Dan Qing's body, Du Ying Er is deeply concerned and urges Shen Dan Qing to never hide anything from her, regardless of what happens in the future. Tian Hao, in an attempt to provoke Shen Dan Qing, deliberately spreads a rumor that Xu Cheng Feng will soon be engaged and that the marriage proposals are piling up in front of him. This greatly angers Xu Cheng Feng.
Shen Dan Qing accompanies Du Ying Er to the cloth market and unexpectedly learns about Xu Cheng Feng's impending marriage. Her heart becomes filled with complex emotions. Xu Cheng Feng manages to escape from the numerous matchmakers within his residence and finds Du Ying Er on the street, who accuses him of being unfaithful and deceiving Shen Dan Qing's feelings.
Xu Cheng Feng attempts to explain that he spread the news of his engagement to provoke Shen Dan Qing. Du Ying Er intentionally exaggerates Shen Dan Qing's reaction upon learning about Xu Cheng Feng's engagement, claiming that she appeared mentally confused and even shed tears of sadness. Xu Cheng Feng mistakenly believes that Shen Dan Qing was jealous and overjoyed by the news. In haste, he goes to the Shen residence to find her and confesses that he deeply cares about her.
Xu Cheng Feng informs Shen Zi Shan and Shen Dan Qing about the information he obtained from the elder, suspecting that Luo Ji Da's death might not have been a coincidence and could be related to the treasure map. The immediate priority is to locate the collector with the compound surname Ouyang, who was close to Luo Ji Da. Shen Zi Shan promptly arranges for someone to investigate this person.
Shen Dan Qing asks Xu Cheng Feng why he believes in Luo Ai Lian. Xu Cheng Feng explains that although he only met Luo Ai Lian a few times, he remembers her sincere and straightforward gaze, which is why he chooses to believe in her.
Shen Dan Qing tells Xu Cheng Feng that she knows the whereabouts of the collector with the compound surname Ouyang and invites him to accompany her to find this person tomorrow.
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