Episode Summary
Ming Yi successfully traps Ming Xin, but his words make her suspect Ji Bozai. After Ming Xin lies to the Divine Lord to save himself, Ming Yi confronts Ji Bozai, who admits he saved her life. They then capture Ming Xin and force him to confess a shocking secret: Ming Yi is not the Queen's daughter. The Queen confirms this, revealing a long-hidden baby swap. Finally, Ji Bozai discovers the identity of Ming Yi's real father, a man who has been watching over her in secret for her entire life.
Spoiler Alert
The Trap Springs
So, Ming Yi’s plan worked perfectly. She used the Black Lingzhi as bait for her brother, Ming Xin. He walked right into her trap. He thought he could fight his way out. He was wrong. Ming Yi took him down in just a few moves.
She was furious with him. He poisoned her for his own selfish reasons. He also let a dangerous beast loose. So, she broke his right hand as punishment. During their fight, he said something that made her suspicious. She now thinks Ji Bozai secretly gave her something called the Fleeting Dream.
A Quick Detour with Situ Ling
We also check in with Situ Ling. He's using the Diwu Wood Heart to grow his power. He looks back on his journey and hates what he sees. He's becoming just like his father and brother. He always told himself he wouldn't be a puppet chasing power. But he now understands his family is just built that way. They have to sacrifice their souls to get to the top. Fu Yue sees his pain. She tells him she’ll stick by his side, no matter who he becomes.
Ming Xin's Desperate Gambit
Ming Xin limps back to Yaoguang Palace. He knows Ming Yi has the Recording Mirror. That mirror holds proof of his crimes. He decides to get ahead of the story. He rushes to the Divine Lord with a huge lie. He accuses Ming Yi of betraying their people and joining the enemy.
The Divine Lord hears that Ming Yi is actually a woman. This, plus Ming Xin's lies, convinces him. He decides to launch a full investigation. He also promises to make Ming Xin the official heir in three days. But Ming Xin is still terrified of the Recording Mirror. He tells his mother, Lady Meng, they have a new priority. They have to prove Ming Yi isn’t the Divine Lord’s real daughter.
Truth, Trust, and a Scallion Pancake
Ming Yi gets back to her quarters. She uses the Black Lingzhi to help stabilize Twenty-Seven’s soul. Then she confronts Ji Bozai about the Fleeting Dream.
He admits it. He put the Fleeting Dream into a scallion pancake he gave her. It was the only way to cure the Heaven of Parting Sorrow poison. He tells her he just wanted her to live. He never expected anything in return. Ming Yi is deeply moved by this. They share a tight hug. It’s a solid moment for them.
The Truth Comes Out
Now for the main event. Ming Yi and Ji Bozai capture Ming Xin. They use a spell that forces him to tell the truth. He confesses everything. He admits to working with Mu Qibai. He admits to taking orders from Chao Heng.
Then he drops the real bomb. Ming Yi is not the Queen’s biological daughter. Her real family is the Bo clan.
Ming Yi is completely shocked. She has to know if it's true. Ji Bozai helps her sneak into the palace’s inner court. She goes straight to the Queen to demand answers.
The Queen's Confession
The Queen doesn't hide anything anymore. She lays out the whole story. Years ago, her marriage to the Divine Lord was in name only. They had no love for each other. The Divine Lord only cared for Lady Meng. He publicly promised that if Lady Meng had a son, that boy would be the crown prince.
The Queen was also pregnant at the time. She gave birth first, to a son. But the baby was born with no spiritual veins. This was a disaster. At the exact same time, a woman named Bo Yuzen died during childbirth. She left behind a baby girl with incredible potential. The Queen saw an opportunity. She made a deal with Bo Yulan to secure her own power and protect her son. She would raise the girl as her own. In return, Bo Yulan's imprisoned lover would be set free.
A Father's Story
The story doesn't end there. Ji Bozai runs into a man named She Tianlin. He quickly learns this man is Ming Yi’s real father.
She Tianlin was a fighter from Yaoguang Mountain. He wasn't supposed to fall in love with an outsider, but he did. He fell for Bo Yuzen. The Queen was the one who helped get him freed after he was imprisoned for it. But by the time he got out, Bo Yuzen was already dead. He was heartbroken. He was also powerless to get his infant daughter back from the palace.
So, he did the only thing he could. He dedicated his life to climbing the ranks. He eventually became a master in the Yaoguang Mountain fighters' group. He used that high-ranking position to become Ming Yi’s teacher. It was his way of staying close to her. He watched her grow up, year after year, keeping her safe from a distance. Ji Bozai feels for Ming Yi, who has lived her whole life in this lie. He asks She Tianlin if he ever planned on telling her the truth himself.
