Episode Summary
During the Water God Festival, Xiao Jue indulges He Yan, winning her a prize whip and crossing the romantic "Lover's Bridge" with her.At a masked dance, He Yan is forced to confess secrets as part of a performance, where she subtly reveals her past as a general and her feelings for Xiao Jue.He later reveals he knew it was her birthday, leading to a heartfelt conversation where He Yan expresses her longing to be valued for herself. Xiao Jue promises to always remember her name.

Spoiler Alert
While continuing their undercover mission, He Yan and Xiao Jue's fake relationship deepens during the lively Water God Festival, leading to heartfelt confessions and tender moments.
The episode kicks off with Chai Anxi narrowly escaping capture yet again, leaving him shaken. Meanwhile, He Yan and Xiao Jue are immersed in the Water God Festival, still posing as the newlywed couple, Mr. and Mrs. Qiao Huanqing.During the "Cai Chun" event, where contestants compete to pluck a flower for a grand prize, He Yan playfully coaxes Xiao Jue into participating. He effortlessly wins the coveted prize for her—a beautiful purple jade whip.Taking the hint, their hosts, Cui Yuezhi and Mrs. Cui, discreetly leave the "couple" to enjoy the festival alone.
As they stroll through the bustling streets, Xiao Jue's quiet affection for He Yan shines through. He notices her admiring a dough figurine and immediately buys one for her, telling her that for today, she can do anything she desires without worry.Their sweet moment is briefly interrupted when Fei Nu reports his failure to find Chai Anxi, but Xiao Jue instructs him to continue the search, reminding everyone of the ongoing danger.
The festival offers another romantic opportunity: the Lover's Bridge.Legend says that any couple who successfully crosses the bridge, a wobbly path made of small, connected boats, will stay together forever.Urged on by Cui Yuezhi, they attempt the crossing. He Yan struggles to keep her balance on the swaying boats and leans heavily on Xiao Jue for support, a moment that culminates in him gently kissing her forehead.Their friends, Song Taotao and Cheng Lisu, also manage to cross the bridge after some playful bickering.
Later, at a masked dance, the mood shifts. The scheming Ling Xiu and Yan Min'er rig the role selection so that He Yan is forced to play an ugly clown named "Li Huang," while Xiao Jue is cast as a celestial being.As part of the performance, He Yan must dance around him and confess ten secrets. She cleverly reveals small but genuine truths about herself.Xiao Jue listens with a calm expression, occasionally responding to her words. The performance reaches its emotional peak when He Yan confesses, "I was once a female general who loved the moon, but the moon didn't know," her gaze fixed meaningfully on Xiao Jue.
After the dance, they visit the "Falling Firefly Spring." He Yan finally asks why he has been so kind to her all day. Xiao Jue reveals the simple, touching reason: it's her birthday.He Yan admits she doesn't believe in making wishes, preferring to fight for what she wants. She then opens up, expressing her frustration with always being a substitute—for Cheng Lisu, for Wen Yuyan, and for others. In a moment of vulnerability, she shares her deepest desire: for someone to finally come for her, He Yan, not as a replacement for He Rufei or anyone else. She asks Xiao Jue to remember her name, and he softly promises that he will.