Resumo do episódio 17 de Mengfei Comes Across
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Following the resolution of the Consort Ru assassination attempt, the Emperor escorted Mengfei back to Fanghua Palace and kissed her forehead. Mengfei was unable to sleep, contemplating the meaning of the Emperor's gesture. She struggled with her feelings, realizing that even as she considered leaving the palace, the Emperor still had an effect on her. She reminded herself that the imperial harem was not suited for her ambitions and tried to steel her resolve.
The next day, Mengfei bid farewell to Zhen Shishuang at the palace gates. Zhen Shishuang confessed that he still liked her and wondered what would have happened if he had received her letter in the past. Mengfei was moved by his words and recalled their youth. The Emperor, concerned for Mengfei, arrived and interrupted their conversation. Mengfei explained that they were discussing a story’s ending, attributing her tears to a yawn.
She quickly reminded him of the gift she had prepared for him in Fanghua Palace. Amused, the Emperor watched her hurry back to the palace. In Fanghua Palace, Mengfei found Qu Xiao practicing the erhu, hoping to attract the Emperor's attention. The discordant sounds filled the palace. When Noble Lady Xiao was about to take the erhu away from Qu Xiao, Consort Yan suggested that Mengfei should persuade Qu Xiao to stop.
Mengfei gently told Qu Xiao that the erhu's melancholic sound was not ideal and suggested she change to another instrument. Soon after, the sound of a suona filled the air as Qu Xiao enthusiastically played a festive tune. As Noble Lady Xiao prepared to stop her again, Yan Er brought news that Chef Cai was unable to cook lunch because Qu Xiao's playing had given him hand cramps.
Qu Xiao, concerned about the lack of food, immediately abandoned the suona and went to massage Chef Cai's hands. That evening, Fu Xi announced that the Emperor had chosen Mengfei to spend the night with him. Qu Xiao, envious, made Mengfei promise not to fall for the Emperor and pretended to lock away Mengfei's heart. At Changji Palace, Mengfei and the Emperor bantered in bed.
Mengfei joked about how long she would have to sleep with him to dispel rumors of his "unmentionable disease." The Emperor teased her in return. As they slept, the Emperor unconsciously put his arm around Mengfei. The next morning, Mengfei complained about the Emperor's restless sleeping habits. The Emperor responded with a "wall-slam" embrace, making her heart race. Afterwards, the Emperor invited her to a pottery studio, where they made pottery together.
Initially, they enjoyed a sweet moment, but the Emperor playfully smeared clay on her face, leading to a playful fight. Covered in clay, Mengfei returned to Fanghua Palace, where her friends teased her. The next day, Wu Weiyong delivered the fired pottery, stating that the pieces represented the Emperor and asked them to cherish them. Consort Yan mistook one for a "spittoon," while Qu Xiao thought it looked like a "dog bowl."
Mengfei insisted it was a "flower vase" and gifted it to Qu Xiao. In the following days, Mengfei paced outside Changji Palace, looking dejected. Wu Weiyong noticed her and told her that the Emperor had been in a bad mood and not eating well. Mengfei, however, refused to enter. Back in Fanghua Palace, Mengfei reflected on her moments with the Emperor. She feared that actively seeking him out would seem sycophantic, leading to her continued melancholy.
The Emperor also missed their time together. Observing Mengfei's sadness, Consort Yan encouraged her to visit the Emperor. Despite Mengfei's reluctance, Consort Yan urged her to go. Consort Yan watched Mengfei leave with a knowing smile, realizing that Mengfei had fallen in love.
