Love in the Clouds Episode 2 Recap
> Love in the Clouds Recap
Upon Ji Bozai's return to his residence, he discovered the protective barrier breached, a killing intent flashing in his eyes. However, he found Ming Yi calmly making scallion pancakes in the kitchen. To cover up her earlier search for the Golden Millet Dream, she feigned concern and offered him her freshly made pancakes, claiming they were delicious.
Ming Yi further explained that Fuyue, the owner of Moonlit Blossoms, had taught her that a woman must be diligent and virtuous to win a man's heart, which is why she sought out the kitchen to prepare breakfast for him. Ji Bozai asked why she hadn't come to find him, to which Ming Yi replied that he had restricted her movements for her safety, so she felt compelled to do something for him.
She then flirtatiously asked if he had missed her, and he confirmed that he did. Ji Bozai then tried to get intimate, but Ming Yi resisted, claiming it wasn't an auspicious day and such acts would harm his spiritual cultivation, urging him to take care of his body as he possessed great spiritual roots. Annoyed by her "boring" nature and lack of enthusiasm, Ji Bozai accused her of being a spoilsport despite her supposed sincerity.
He then ordered Granny Xun to send Ming Yi back to Moonlit Blossoms, stating that he would not keep such a dull fairy. Ming Yi desperately pleaded with Ji Bozai and Granny Xun, claiming that Fuyue would torture her for being useless if she returned. She recounted a sob story about her poor, orphaned background, begging for a place to stay and promising to do anything to repay his kindness, even serve as a servant.
However, Ji Bozai remained unmoved, finding her story as ordinary and boring as her. As she was being led away, Ming Yi secretly instructed Twenty-Seven to spread the news that Ji Bozai had expelled her from his residence.
Meanwhile, in the Huansha Market, rumors quickly spread that Ji Bozai had sent Ming Yi back to Moonlit Blossoms because he was already bored of her after just one day, and that Fuyue was now punishing her by making her endlessly scrub floors. Immortal Yan Xiao and Meng Yangqiu overheard the news. Yan Xiao immediately reported this to Mu Qibai, Lord Hanfeng.
Mu Qibai seized the opportunity, stating that since the fairy was sent back, it was a good time to send in more people. He reasoned that if his people could enter Wugui Sea, it would signal to outsiders that the alliance between Ji Bozai and his niece, Princess Tianji, was not as strong as it appeared. He then ordered Yan Xiao to dispatch secret agents to Wugui Sea.
Concurrently, Buxiu reported to Ji Bozai that Ming Yi had returned to Moonlit Blossoms and was being punished by Fuyue. Ji Bozai seemed indifferent, dismissing the matter of the broken barrier by saying there were many suspects in Wugui Sea and sending Ming Yi away was a good excuse. His immediate priority was to obtain Moonshade Grass, which was among the tributes from Mangfu Swamp after their defeat by Zhushui Spiritual State in the Qingyun Tournament.
He ordered Buxiu to retrieve it the next day, warning him to be cautious of Zhushui Spiritual State's sinister techniques. Just then, Yan Xiao arrived at Wugui Sea with two female attendants on Mu Qibai's orders. Ji Bozai, to avoid further scrutiny, fabricated a story that Ming Yi had merely had an argument with him that morning and had run away in a fit of pique. He pretended to be worried about her, claiming he was anxious to find her.
At Yaoguang Mountain, Madam Meng saw Ming Xian's defeat as an opportunity. Driven by ambition, she conspired with her son, Ming Xin, to secure the crown prince position for him. Ming Xin, equally ambitious, had already sent people to hunt down and kill Ming Xian, believing that only with Ming Xian's death could he take his place. Back at Moonlit Blossoms, Fuyue was scolding Ming Yi for being useless and almost ruining Moonlit Blossoms' reputation.
Dance courtesan Zhang Tai intervened, protecting Ming Yi from further punishment. However, Ming Yi's true identity was almost exposed when the Search Mirror, used by Ming Xin's agents searching for Ming Xian, reacted to her presence. The agents chased Ming Yi through Moonlit Blossoms, surprised that the mirror led them to someone in such a place, but determined to follow its guidance. At this critical moment, Ji Bozai appeared. He declared Ming Yi was his and confronted the pursuers.
He questioned their audacity to chase someone in his territory with a "silly mirror," especially after Yaoguang Mountain's defeat in the Qingyun Tournament, and ordered them to leave. Intimidated by Ji Bozai's authority, the pursuers retreated, concluding that the mirror must be faulty as a fairy from Moonlit Blossoms couldn't possibly be Ming Xian. Ji Bozai then took Ming Yi back to Wugui Sea.
There, he and Ming Yi skillfully worked together to expel the maids Mu Qibai had attempted to plant in his residence. Yan Xiao tried to persuade Granny Xun to accept the maids, invoking Ji Bozai's past kindness to her, but Granny Xun staunchly refused, stating her unwavering loyalty to Ji Bozai. Ming Yi then dramatically declared herself the true lady of Wugui Sea, threatening to destroy her primordial spirit if the new maids were allowed to stay.
Ji Bozai, playing along, lamented how his "possessive fairy" was making his life difficult, convincing Yan Xiao to take the maids and leave. Despite this display, Ji Bozai's suspicion of Ming Yi remained. He repeatedly questioned her origins and even attempted to verify her identity using a spell, but could not discern any magical disguise.
When he pressed her about her connection to the Search Mirror, Ming Yi feigned ignorance, suggesting the mirror might have reacted to the tributes Ji Bozai had given to other fairies. She was visibly flustered, her breathing erratic, which Ji Bozai noted. Ming Yi then pretended to be deeply wronged and made to leave, subtly clutching a hidden purse at her waist.
Just as planned, Ji Bozai pulled her back, and her purse spilled open, revealing a collection of stolen trinkets. Ming Yi, feigning destitution, confessed that her family in Freezing Hot Waters was poor and survived by gathering herbs, and her friends struggled for food, which drove her to steal. This carefully orchestrated act of vulnerability and greed temporarily eased Ji Bozai's suspicions.
He allowed her to stay, declaring her the lady of Wugui Sea to everyone in the mansion and assuring her that she could have any wealth she desired simply by asking. He even assigned her a personal room. Ming Yi later confided in Twenty-Seven that pretending to be greedy was a calculated move to deflect Ji Bozai's suspicions and that she needed to be well-prepared, emphasizing his cautious nature.
Ji Bozai, still harboring doubts, ordered Buxiu to first go to Freezing Hot Waters to thoroughly investigate Ming Yi's background before heading to Zhushui Spiritual State. He explained that he was keeping her temporarily as a "shield" against Mu Qibai's attempts to infiltrate his household. He added that if she truly was from a herb-gathering family from Freezing Hot Waters, she could be useful to his plans. The next morning, Yan Xiao and Meng Yangqiu met with Mu Qibai.
They informed him that Ji Bozai was using Ming Yi as a shield to refuse any new people he tried to send. After much discussion, Mu Qibai resolved to personally visit Wugui Sea to uncover the truth. Meanwhile, Ming Yi, in her room, analyzed the political landscape of Jixing Abyss with Twenty-Seven. The current Emperor was gravely ill and often comatose, with only his daughter, Princess Tianji, as his heir, who could not ascend the throne.
Mu Qibai, as the Emperor's younger brother, was the widely expected successor. However, Princess Tianji had discovered the exceptionally talented Ji Bozai, who had elevated Jixing Abyss from repeated defeats to an upper realm power. With Tianji expressing interest in a marriage alliance with Ji Bozai, he had become a significant threat to Mu Qibai. Ming Yi concluded that her presence in Wugui Sea served as Ji Bozai's perfect shield.
Twenty-Seven speculated that the Golden Millet Dream might be hidden on Ji Bozai's person. Ming Yi, after a moment of thought, conceived a plan. She spent the night studying the Spiritual Cultivation Treasure Manual, believing it would help her uncover Ji Bozai's secrets. That same night, Ji Bozai discreetly left his residence and met with a mysterious servant named Ruo Shui at Moonlit Blossoms. In their hushed conversation, the word "revenge" was repeatedly mentioned.
Ruo Shui pledged to repay Ji Bozai for saving her life and promised to follow his plan to make her cruel father pay. Ji Bozai confirmed his intention to kill the man regardless of her involvement, asserting that those who committed crimes should not have a good end. He also mentioned that Moonlit Blossoms felt like a second home to him, full of memories.
Later that night, Ming Yi, dressed in a translucent gown, snuck into Ji Bozai's sleeping quarters, intending to seduce him and search for the Golden Millet Dream. However, she overheard Mu Qibai's unexpected late-night visit and quickly hid. Mu Qibai entered Ji Bozai's room, remarking on how open and spacious it was compared to the cramped abyss. He again subtly attempted to offer more servants, which Ji Bozai deflected by feigning fear of his "possessive fairy."
As Ji Bozai and Mu Qibai drank wine together, Mu Qibai casually shifted the conversation, mentioning a long-standing rumor in Jixing Palace: that Ji Bozai's spiritual veins were obtained through Heavenly Grief. He then pointedly questioned how Ji Bozai could have survived using Heavenly Grief, unless he possessed the Golden Millet Dream. At these words, Ji Bozai's eyes turned chillingly cold.
