Love Is an Accident Episode 2 Recap
> Love Is an Accident Recap
Li Chuyue demonstrated an experiment showing water flowing upwards, explaining it as a basic scientific principle involving atmospheric pressure and the expansion and contraction of air. Young Lord Jingzhao, impressed by her intelligence, wondered if she was connected to Zhou Wei. He ordered his subordinate to bring a truth serum from Beiming, a medicine that makes people reveal the truth, to test her.
Li Chuyue, seeing the tea, attempted to talk her way out by flattering Jingzhao, praising his handsome appearance, mature aura, and intelligence, suggesting he should already know she wasn't an assassin. Despite her flattery, Jingzhao quickly administered the tea. Under the influence of the medicine, Li Chuyue revealed her name and described herself as a "delicate piggy girl" who is also "poor." She jokingly claimed to know a "seduction" tactic, highlighting her long legs and swan neck.
When pressed about her identity and purpose, she insisted she was from another world, not an assassin, and did not know Zhou Wei. She then disclosed her two true purposes: to become a fashion designer and to pursue a man. Upon hearing this, Jingzhao's face noticeably flushed. Although his subordinate offered to call a doctor, Jingzhao denied feeling unwell and concluded that while Li Chuyue was likely not a spy for Zhou Wei, her identity remained suspicious.
He ordered her confined to a guest room until her background could be thoroughly investigated. Meanwhile, Jing Ling informed Jingzhao that Doctor Luo had agreed to meet them at Xu River, but only if Jingzhao attended personally, as Doctor Luo had realized Jing Ling was not the Young Lord of Yunwei Villa.
Jing Ling praised Jingzhao for having an expert who could devise such a solution, to which Jingzhao casually replied that Li Chuyue was merely an orphan he had found who happened to know some tricks. Jingzhao then gave Jing Ling some cakes for their aunt. Jing Ling expressed concern about escaping Lingxiao Yard due to Zhou Wei's spies, but Jingzhao assured him he had a plan. Back in her room, Li Chuyue plotted her escape from the "evil Young Lord."
She desperately sought a way out, feigning a sudden urge to use the toilet. When the guard refused, she escalated her act by dramatically clutching her stomach. She threatened the guard, warning that if anything happened to her, Jingzhao would punish him, costing him his job and preventing him from ever seeing his "beautiful Young Lord" again. The strategy worked.
As she tried to slip away, she was confronted by Jing Ling, who questioned how she, a supposed servant, had entered the estate, given that new servants were only hired once a month. Li Chuyue tried to charm him, claiming she was new and wished to become Jingzhao's personal servant. Jingzhao then arrived, asking if her desire to be his servant was genuine. Believing Jingzhao to be an unyielding man, Li Chuyue thought flattery would make him dismiss her.
She declared her long-standing admiration for his handsome looks, saying he fascinated her. However, Jingzhao remained unfazed, remarking that her "seduction ability was just so-so" and revealing that he had recognized her from the start. Li Chuyue pleaded for release, but Jingzhao refused until her true identity was uncovered. He then proposed a deal: if she assisted him with a task, he would lend her his bedroom, referencing her stated goal of finding a way back to her world.
Recalling Jingzhao's previous deceptions, Li Chuyue decided her immediate priority was survival. She agreed to the deal, which required her to accompany him on a picnic the following day and pretend to be an enamored couple, seeing this as a potential chance for escape. Jingzhao then instructed his subordinate, Donghua, to take Li Chuyue to a guest room, explaining that despite her talkativeness, she was timid and would cooperate to save her life.
He also expressed that he found her interesting and looked forward to seeing her next moves. He secretly ordered Donghua to prepare a hidden boat and to contact Mr. Si Xing, the Chief Judicial Inspector, to inquire about the Jiayu case by leveraging a past favor. Meanwhile, Bai Zhi angrily confronted her Godfather, complaining that Jingzhao was favoring an unknown woman and even taking her on a picnic.
Reminding her Godfather of his promise that she would marry Jingzhao, she demanded that Li Chuyue be eliminated. Her Godfather urged her to be calm, but Bai Zhi insisted, referencing his own teaching that "whoever gets in the way should be killed." Her Godfather relented, promising an "explanation" when the time was right, and secretly ordered a subordinate to find skilled fighters to eliminate Li Chuyue if she became isolated during the picnic.
Back in Lingxiao Yard, Jingzhao rejected several outfits for Li Chuyue, finally requesting a special dress his mother had made, which was intended for the future Young Madam. He dismissed the concern, stating it would only be worn once. He then instructed his subordinate, Yuan Shu, not to touch the confidential documents on his table. After he left, it was confirmed the books had been moved.
Jingzhao revealed that he had detected a faint fragrance on Yuan Shu days prior, a scent identical to the incense burned by Zhou Wei, leading him to the grim realization that his trusted servant of over a decade was a spy. A maid arrived to help Li Chuyue change. Li Chuyue was astonished by the exquisite craftsmanship of the dress, praising its rich materials and intricate patterns, which she likened to the complexity of computer programming.
When Jingzhao saw her in the dress, he was visibly captivated. He reminded her to perform her role flawlessly, and Li Chuyue, planning her escape, assured him of her cooperation. As they were about to leave, she playfully flirted, "Why did you harm me? You made me like you." Inside the carriage, Li Chuyue was captivated by the outside world. Jingzhao questioned if she, at twenty-two, already had children.
Li Chuyue playfully insisted she was "still a baby," explaining that in her world, adults her age often referred to themselves this way. Jingzhao found this shameless, and hearing her ease with flirtatious remarks, questioned if she was married. Li Chuyue clarified that such "sweet talk" was common in her world, which Jingzhao found disgraceful.
Upon reaching their destination, Li Chuyue gave a child a piece of candy, boasting that "even your emperor doesn't have this," and asked for a small favor in return. Later, she suggested playing hide-and-seek and proposed a wager: if Jingzhao, blindfolded, failed to find her, he would give her gold; if he succeeded, he could flick her forehead. Jingzhao accepted.
Li Chuyue used the opportunity to escape, but Jingzhao, noting the absence of any "human aura," called her a "cunning fox" and quickly found her. When he gently flicked her forehead, she exaggerated her pain. Amused, Jingzhao offered a "different punishment," then kissed her. Later, Li Chuyue tried to get Jingzhao drunk to escape, but he claimed to be allergic to alcohol and suggested tea instead.
After she drank the bitter tea, Jingzhao gravely announced it was poisoned with "Seven-Step Soul-Breaking Powder" and that the only antidote was within his body, requiring physical contact to work. As she held his hands, Jingzhao appeared to lose his heartbeat, prompting a terrified Li Chuyue to perform CPR. He then revealed he was merely cultivating his internal force, which weakened his pulse. He finally confessed the tea wasn't poisoned but just contained bitter selfheal.
Suddenly, a horse bolted, and Li Chuyue shouted for Jingzhao to chase it while she made another dash for freedom. Jingzhao pursued and caught her, questioning why she ran. Their exchange was interrupted by an ambush. Arrows, which Jingzhao identified as "Crescent Arrows" from Fengnuan Pavilion, rained down. He instantly recognized the attack as Bai Zhi's doing, condemning her as heartless. He pulled Li Chuyue close, instructing her not to move as the attackers were targeting her, and urged her to hold him tightly so he could protect her.
