Let's Shake It! Season 1 Episode 9 Recap
> Let's Shake It! Season 1 Recap
Xiao Ruyi pressed Tang Qingye to reveal Duo Miaomiao's true identity, offering information about Tang Qingfeng's whereabouts in exchange. Tang Qingye remained tight-lipped, frustrating Xiao Ruyi, who believed herself destined to be Tang Qingfeng's wife and his most trusted confidante. Soon after, Xiao Ruyi brought Tang Qingye, disguised as her personal maid "Xiaoyezi," to the Nanzhao Palace to meet the Nanzhao King.
Upon seeing the King, Tang Qingye sensed a powerful and unusual brainwave, similar to what she had felt previously. The King also noticed Tang Qingye’s peculiar reaction and scrutinized her. Xiao Ruyi swiftly intervened, smoothing over the moment by introducing Tang Qingye and mentioning she was already betrothed to a servant, subtly deflecting the King's attention. Meanwhile, Tang Qingfeng and Duo Miaomiao were waiting in a bamboo forest outside the palace.
Tang Qingfeng explained this was their best chance to enter the palace under the cover of Song Daren, joining Tang Qingye who was also going to the palace to rescue someone. Inside the palace, the Nanzhao King announced the arrival of the Zhao brothers, skilled craftsmen from a foreign land, to aid in rebuilding Night Liang Town to alleviate the suffering of his people.
Tang Qingye was surprised to see that the "Zhao brothers" were none other than Tang Qingfeng and Duo Miaomiao in disguise. She quickly composed herself and played along. Tang Qingye then expressed annoyance to Duo Miaomiao, accusing him of secretly siding with Tang Qingfeng and not informing her of the plan. During the gathering, Song Daren questioned Xiao Ruyi's involvement in the Night Liang Town case, asking if she had an imperial decree.
Xiao Ruyi defended her presence, stating it was a secret mission due to the case's widespread implications, and mentioned her brother, Xiao Zhihe, was also involved. Just then, Xiao Zhihe entered, appearing vacant. Xiao Ruyi was relieved to see him seemingly safe, though Tang Qingye immediately sensed something was amiss. Xiao Zhihe claimed he had gotten lost at night and was rescued by Song Daren.
Tang Qingye tried to warn Tang Qingfeng about Xiao Zhihe and the inherent dangers of the Nanzhao Palace, but Tang Qingfeng dismissed her concerns, urging her to maintain discretion while he investigated his father's unjust accusations as a craftsman. Duo Miaomiao chastised Tang Qingye for nearly exposing their identities, but Tang Qingye skillfully manipulated him, appealing to his sense of "universal peace" and convincing him they were "duty-bound" to expose the true identity of the "fake Xiao Zhihe."
Duo Miaomiao, swayed by her arguments, agreed to help. They made their way to Xiao Ruyi’s room. Duo Miaomiao cleverly lured Xiao Ruyi away with a fabricated tale of a helpless cat being attacked by stray dogs, even mentioning a ring on its tail, which Xiao Ruyi recognized as her own, allowing Tang Qingye to slip into the room. Duo Miaomiao, recognizing Tang Qingye's clever manipulation, grudgingly followed. Inside, Tang Qingye found Xiao Zhihe unconscious.
She used a dagger to cut his arm, revealing that he bled blue blood, confirming her suspicion that he was not human. Tang Qingfeng entered, startled by her actions. Tang Qingye tried to show him the blue blood as proof, but to her frustration, the wound healed instantly, leaving no evidence.
Tang Qingfeng, believing Tang Qingye was speaking "nonsense" and throwing a "temper" due to her recent illness, gently admonished her, reminding her of their father's plight and his duty to clear his name. He promised to cure her, hoping she would return to her "healthy, educated, and reasonable" self. This only angered Tang Qingye further, feeling that he did not appreciate her current self. She lashed out, calling him a "bastard" and "bad guy," and drove him from the room.
Outside the main hall, Song Daren informed the Nanzhao King that the "Zhao brothers" were actually Tang Qingfeng, the eldest son of General Tang Jizhong, and that the real Zhao brothers had been captured. They decided to proceed with their original plan and not reveal Tang Qingfeng's true identity yet. Tang Qingfeng followed Song Daren to a bamboo forest outside Night Liang Town, inquiring about the progress of the case.
Song Daren confirmed that General Tang had been framed and stated he knew the real culprit. As Tang Qingfeng pressed for the culprit’s name, Xiao Zhihe ambushed him from behind. In the ensuing fight, Tang Qingfeng observed Xiao Zhihe bleeding blue blood and his wounds healing rapidly, finally realizing Tang Qingye’s earlier warnings were true. Tang Qingfeng fell, injured. As Song Daren prepared to deliver a killing blow, Tang Qingye appeared, shielding Tang Qingfeng from the attack and falling unconscious.
Before Song Daren could strike again, Ji Le, the female Patriarch of Xingzu village and a Doran, materialized and struck him down. Xiao Zhihe fled for reinforcements, while Ji Le absorbed Song Daren into her staff. Ji Le then rendered Tang Qingfeng unconscious and took Tang Qingye with her. Xiao Ruyi confronted Duo Miaomiao, seeking answers about his mysterious background and his relationship with Tang Qingye.
Duo Miaomiao tried to explain he was from outer space, but Xiao Ruyi found his tale absurd. Meanwhile, Xiao Ruyi and Duo Miaomiao observed the Nanzhao King moving cautiously and covertly through the palace courtyard. They secretly followed him into a room, where they witnessed Xiao Zhihe report to the King about Tang Qingfeng's abduction before entering a secret chamber. Xiao Ruyi and Duo Miaomiao then ventured into the secret passage.
Frightened, Xiao Ruyi clung tightly to Duo Miaomiao's hand, much to his private delight. Suddenly, a vine emerged and pulled Xiao Ruyi away. Duo Miaomiao, in a desperate attempt to rescue her, rushed to find Tang Qingye for help, but was waylaid by a group of cats, forcing him back into his human form. Tang Qingfeng awoke to find his injuries miraculously healed and Tang Qingye missing.
He frantically searched for her, following signs Ji Le had left that led him to the Xingzu village camp. There, Ji Le confirmed Tang Qingye's Doran identity and was treating her. Tang Qingfeng burst into the tent, demanding to see Tang Qingye and thanking Ji Le for saving their lives. Ji Le informed him that Tang Qingye’s unique injuries required a special herb from the Hantan, a freezing cold pond, warning him that the medicine was hard to come by.
Tang Qingfeng immediately set off for the Hantan. As soon as he left, Tang Qingye awoke and greeted Ji Le warmly, showing a surprising familiarity. Ji Le questioned Tang Qingye about how she came to Earth. Tang Qingye recounted the Star River crash, her body transfer, and asked if Ji Le was also a Doran. Tang Qingye, noticing numerous ancient alien texts and equipment in the camp, expressed her curiosity.
Ji Le explained that her Doran ancestors had come to Earth long ago, integrated with human life, and established Xingzu village, which was populated mostly by alien hybrids. She shared that her own ancestors fell in love with humans, granting her a human appearance while retaining some Doran abilities, a legacy that led to her position as the current Patriarch of the village. Tang Qingye then inquired how she could regain her original form and return to her home planet.
Ji Le challenged her, asking if she could truly bear to leave Tang Qingfeng, which prompted Tang Qingye to immediately ask about Tang Qingfeng's whereabouts. Ji Le revealed she had sent him to the Hantan to search for a non-existent herb, explaining the pond's perilous, freezing conditions and the futility of his quest. Tang Qingye felt a surge of concern but masked it with feigned indifference, asking Ji Le to take her in.
Ji Le saw through her act, pointing out that Tang Qingye clearly loved Tang Qingfeng, especially how she had risked her human life to save him despite having lost her powers. Tang Qingye, still naive about the concept of love, listened as Ji Le began to share a story about it. Meanwhile, at the Hantan, Tang Qingfeng struggled against the freezing water, desperately searching for the herb for Tang Qingye, but found nothing. Exhausted, he collapsed by the pond's edge. An elder approached, picked up the gouyu pendant from Tang Qingfeng's neck, and examined it closely, seemingly recognizing its extraordinary nature.
