Miss The Dragon Episode 9 Recap
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Following the Immortal of Fate's advice, Xue Qianxun visited the grand library, seeking knowledge of his past. The Chronology there only recorded that the Lonely Star, his past self, had left his post without permission, resulting in his dismissal as a Heavenly General. His punishment included having one of his ribs made into a pipa to accompany him, drinking the Eight Tears Drink to forget his past, and guarding Luofeng Pavilion for three thousand years.
To Xue Qianxun's surprise, the crucial details of why he left his post were entirely missing from the records. The Immortal of Fate, who oversaw the Chronology, also found this odd and suggested that given Xue Qianxun's character, the original incident must have been suspicious. In a dream, Liuying found herself alone in Fallen-flower Valley, recalling a beautiful rain of fireflies. A blurred figure of Longyan appeared before her.
She desperately tried to hold onto him, but he vanished, causing her to wake up in a sweat. Qing Qing, noticing Liuying's distress, brought her a unique paper dragon, which immediately struck Liuying as familiar. She instinctively returned to Xiahou Mansion. Unbeknownst to her, Longyan, in his spirit form, was already in her room. Liuying then remembered burying something important in Fallen-flower Valley and hurried back to search for it, but she could not find the old item.
Longyan reappeared in the valley, explaining that it was merely a dream and everything would change once she woke up. However, Liuying felt a familiar sense of love and comfort with Longyan that she could not find with her current husband, Xu Zhiyuan. She yearned to remain in the dream forever. Longyan embraced her tightly, offering to use his thousand years of spiritual power to keep the dream from ending.
Meanwhile, Xu Zhiyuan successfully passed the imperial examinations, becoming the No.1 scholar and earning a position as a fifth-rank compiler in the Hanlin Academy, bringing great honor to the Xu family. He also successfully petitioned for an imperial title for Liuying, elevating her status. Despite his good treatment of Liuying, their relationship had become formal and distant, merely "courteous to each other," a change that left Liuying feeling unfulfilled.
Soon after, Xiahou Mansion was confiscated by imperial order following accusations of close ties with the rebellious Duke of the South. In the chaos, only Xiahou Xue was saved by Longyan. Distraught, Xiahou Xue angrily confronted Longyan, blaming him for not saving her parents and accusing him of bringing misfortune to her family, echoing past warnings that he was a monster.
Xu Zhiyuan explained to Liuying that the Xiahou family's involvement in a rebellion case made it nearly impossible to intervene. He also voiced his concern, having heard rumors that Xiahou Xue's husband was a "Dragon Demon" and feared his cousin had been harmed. While the world condemned Longyan, Liuying remained steadfast in her belief in his goodness.
Deeply touched by her unwavering trust, Longyan had Qing Qing deliver a letter to Xu Zhiyuan, which ultimately helped vindicate Lord Xiahou and save the family from execution. In the Hidden Dragon Pool, the Immortal of Fate observed Longyan's deep emotional entanglement, expressing concern that he might not overcome his formidable "love tribulation." Longyan, however, declared his willingness to face any ordeal to protect Liuying.
At that moment, Qing Qing arrived with news: Liuying had been feeling unwell and was now confirmed to be two months pregnant. Alarmed, Longyan immediately rushed to Xu Mansion. The Immortal of Fate, surprised by Qing Qing's familiarity with Longyan, was even more astonished to learn that she had ventured to Luofeng Pavilion to steal the Fleeting Pipa and had met Xue Qianxun, whom Qing Qing bitterly described as a "big bad guy."
Upon arriving at Xu Mansion, Longyan witnessed Liuying living a domestic life with Xu Zhiyuan, pregnant with his child. His heart ached with a pain more profound and agonizing than any thousand-year thunder tribulation he had endured. He had anticipated this scene when he allowed her to marry another, but he never imagined the torment would be so unbearable. Meanwhile, in Luofeng Pavilion, Bingxing informed Xue Qianxun of Liuying’s pregnancy.
Noting that her husband was away on official duty, her protective fate was nullified. Bingxing proposed a plan: if Liuying were to die in childbirth, they could seize her soul to repair the Sky Net. Xue Qianxun, focused on mending the Sky Net, agreed to the plan. During Liuying’s difficult labor, people from Luofeng Pavilion interfered by detaining the baby’s soul, preventing its descent and causing Liuying extreme pain that risked both her and the child's life.
Seeing her agony, Longyan disregarded his own safety. He forcibly conjured his inner core to create a doppelganger and rushed to Luofeng Pavilion. There, Bingxing, under Xue Qianxun's orders, had sealed the baby’s soul within a Lotus Box, intending to wait until Liuying had bled out. Longyan's doppelganger, though no match for Xue Qianxun, fought his way through, snatched the Lotus Box, and released the baby’s soul, allowing Liuying to give birth safely.
Observing Longyan’s selfless struggle, Xue Qianxun was perplexed, questioning the value of such powerful affection. Longyan retorted that if Xue Qianxun were to forever sever his ties with love, it would be both his fortune and his profound loss. As Longyan departed, Xue Qianxun seemed to contemplate his words. When Bingxing suggested killing Qing Qing for her interference, Xue Qianxun forbade it, ordering that she was not to be harmed without his command.
Longyan entrusted Qing Qing with Liuying's care, leaving her with an abundance of precious tonics, fine clothes, and various treats for Liuying. Qing Qing was deeply moved by the profound love Longyan harbored for Liuying, lamenting the cruel fate that kept the two apart. As Qing Qing marveled at Longyan’s thoughtfulness, Xue Qianxun suddenly appeared. Witnessing the gifts and Qing Qing's admiration for Longyan, he mistakenly assumed a romantic relationship between them. Consumed by jealousy, he roughly grabbed Qing Qing, asserting that since she was his maid from Luofeng Pavilion, her belongings were also his.
