The Eternal Love 2 Episode 2 Recap
> The Eternal Love 2 Recap
Qu Xiaotan, browsing her social media, notes the lack of appealing men and decides her university crush, Yuan, while not as handsome as Mo Liancheng, is worth a like. Immediately after, Mo Liancheng calls her. Still grappling with the emotional aftermath of the previous night, Qu Xiaotan ignores his call and, out of spite, accepts Yuan's sudden invitation for a date. Unknown to her, Mo Liancheng has already arrived at her apartment, only to find she is not home.
At the bar, Yuan compliments Qu Xiaotan's appearance and reminisces about their university days, but his demeanor makes her uneasy. She excuses herself to the restroom, and while she is gone, Yuan secretly drugs her drink, intending to take advantage of her. Feeling dizzy, Qu Xiaotan is led away by Yuan in his car. On the road, their car passes Mo Liancheng’s, though he does not notice them at the time.
When Mo Liancheng arrives at the bar, he shows Qu Xiaotan’s photo to a server, who confirms she just left. Noticing a strange residue in a cup on her table, Mo Liancheng recognizes signs related to the Xuanling Continent. This chilling realization leads him to deduce the girl he had just passed in Yuan’s car was, in fact, Qu Xiaotan.
Mo Liancheng tracks Yuan to a factory, easily subdues him and his thugs, and brings a still-unconscious Qu Xiaotan back to his home. The next morning, she awakens in Mo Liancheng’s arms. Startled, she pushes him away, accusing him of overstepping. Mo Liancheng retorts by reminding her of her actions while unconscious, suggesting she enjoyed being close to him.
Confused and vaguely remembering a bar, Qu Xiaotan humorously wonders if she fantasized about him so much that she ended up at his house drunk. Mo Liancheng clarifies that Yuan answered her phone when he called, claiming she was heavily intoxicated, so he went to pick her up. Qu Xiaotan challenges his supposed kindness, asking why he didn't just take her home. Annoyed, Mo Liancheng sarcastically comments on her poor taste in men.
Their argument escalates when Qu Xiaotan discovers he logged into her WeChat account. Outraged, she accuses him of spying on her and playing with her feelings, asserting that she just wants a normal life. Mo Liancheng tries to explain that he is only protecting her, internally admitting he acquired an ancient bed to prevent her return to Dongyue and must eliminate the Soul Hunters to ensure her safety, but Qu Xiaotan dismisses his words as preposterous.
Qu Xiaotan’s manager calls, threatening to fire her if she doesn’t immediately go sign the contract with Mr. Mo. Left with no choice, Qu Xiaotan complies. After Mo Liancheng signs the agreement, she prepares to leave, but he stops her to tell a story. He recounts a tale about the Eighth Prince of Dongyue and his wife from another world who, after being separated, were reunited in her world.
However, the prince discovered she was from a time before she knew him. He resolved to make her fall in love with him again, despite his own clumsiness. Qu Xiaotan assumes it's a fantasy novel, but Mo Liancheng reveals he is that prince and she is his wife. Unsurprisingly, she dismisses his story as a fabrication.
Despite his earnest warnings that someone is trying to kill her and only he can protect her, Qu Xiaotan remains unconvinced, tells him to calm down, and leaves, believing he is either crazy or taking her for a fool. Anticipating her disbelief, Mo Liancheng follows her by car, feeling a sudden, inexplicable pain in his chest. As Qu Xiaotan walks, a car pulls up beside her.
A mysterious woman mutters something, and Qu Xiaotan, appearing mesmerized, obediently gets into the vehicle. Mo Liancheng witnesses this and gives chase. The car speeds towards a cliff where, to Mo Liancheng’s horror, Qu Xiaotan gets out and jumps into the sea without hesitation. Mo Liancheng instantly leaps in after her. In Dongyue, the Grand Prince Mo Yihuai and the Second Lady, Qu Tan'er, are deeply in love. Mo Yihuai vows he will never marry anyone else.
Meanwhile, the Emperor, pondering a past edict that foretells the Eighth Prince Mo Liancheng's death at twenty-five, summons Mo Yihuai. He announces Mo Yihuai's arranged marriage to Qu Pan'er, the eldest daughter of Lord Qu, a strategic match. Mo Yihuai vehemently refuses, declaring his undying love for Qu Tan'er. Enraged, the Emperor threatens to execute Qu Tan'er. Just as Mo Yihuai is about to reluctantly concede, Mo Liancheng arrives.
Hearing of the betrothal, Mo Liancheng cynically suggests Mo Yihuai is choosing power over love, as the concubine-born Qu Tan'er offers less political advantage. In response, a distraught Mo Yihuai proclaims he would rather die with Qu Tan'er than marry Qu Pan'er. This defiance infuriates the Emperor, who strips Mo Yihuai of his princely title and banishes him to his manor. At the Qu residence, Qu Tan'er lies unconscious after having thrown herself into a lake.
The doctor declares her dead and advises the family to prepare for her funeral. As the household mourns, she suddenly sits upright, startling everyone. Unbeknownst to them, it is not the heartbroken Qu Tan'er who has awoken, but the modern Qu Xiaotan, whose consciousness has transmigrated into the body. Confused, Qu Xiaotan wonders aloud where she is. Her maid, Jingxin, explains that she is in her home in Dongyue and has been unconscious for three days. Bewildered, Qu Xiaotan rushes outside, confirming she is in an unfamiliar, ancient world. Elsewhere, Mo Liancheng also regains consciousness, realizing he too has returned to Dongyue.
