Episode Summary
Wang Yue gets closer to Yang Qing, claiming it's out of love but secretly intending to find the "Sun Blade" he possesses. As she maintains her facade of a helpless woman, Yang Qing grows increasingly suspicious of her true identity and advanced skills, leading to a tense mix of romantic pursuit, secret investigations, and an unexpected kiss.
Spoiler Alert
Episode 2 of begins with Wang Yue in some serious trouble. Mrs. Chen figured out she was the one who set fire to the Chen residence, which cost them a ton of money. Furious, Mrs. Chen confronts Wang Yue and even throws a knife at her. Since Wang Yue has lost her martial arts skills, she can't dodge, but just in the nick of time, Yang Qing swoops in to save her.
Having been rescued by him yet again, Wang Yue declares she’s going to marry him to repay the debt. Worried she might be attacked again, Yang Qing takes her to his place for safety. There, Wang Yue finds herself totally crushing on him as she watches him practice his skills. The sweet moment is interrupted when Jiang Yan bursts in with bad news: the Chen family has officially reported Wang Yue to the authorities. Wang Yue plays innocent, claiming she’s just a delicate girl who couldn't possibly do something so awful. Yang Qing, however, sees right through her act, noticing the strong will hidden beneath her fragile exterior.
Later, Wang Yue gets some crucial info from her ally, Fan Hao. To free their people who are being held captive by their sect, they need the "Sun Blade," a special key that happens to be in Yang Qing's possession. Wang Yue wonders why him, and Fan Hao explains that Yang Qing is the most promising and trusted disciple in all of Cloud Sect.
Wang Yue and Fan Hao plan to sneak into Yang Qing’s room at night to find the blade. Meanwhile, another friend, Shang Huai, feels bad for Wang Yue and tries to convince Yang Qing to take her back to the safety of Cloud Sect, but Yang Qing isn't fooled by her damsel-in-distress act.
Trying to get closer to the truth, Wang Yue finds Jiang Yan struggling with his sword practice. She gives him some surprisingly expert advice, telling him to stop imitating others and develop his own style. She uses the opportunity to fish for information about Yang Qing, pretending they're a couple. Jiang Yan sets her straight, pointing out that everyone can see she's the one chasing him. He even mentions that the powerful Saintess used to have a thing for Yang Qing, which makes Wang Yue a little jealous, but she's not ready to give up.
That night, she and Fan Hao search Yang Qing's room. As a diversion, Wang Yue plants a scented pouch under his pillow. When Yang Qing suddenly returns, she shoves Fan Hao under the bed, pretends she was just waiting for him, and lures him outside to "look at the moon."
Yang Qing’s own investigation is pointing toward Master Chen being involved in a case of missing children. After seeing Wang Yue expertly advise Jiang Yan, he becomes even more suspicious. He knows a normal woman wouldn't have such deep knowledge of sword fighting, and her identity becomes a bigger mystery.
The next day, Wang Yue dodges a trip to the Chen's house with Jiang Yan by faking fear. This gives Yang Qing a chance to ask around Yangliu Town about her past, where he learns she's had a tragic life. Wang Yue tries to tail Yang Qing but fails, and he catches her. He refuses to let her join his investigation, but as she walks away, he's struck by how much her silhouette resembles the Saintess. Overcome with a flood of memories, he rushes after her, and in the confusion, they accidentally kiss.
