I really think that the reason Miaomiao was sucked into the game is because Ziqi was unable to fulfill his prophecy to defeat the Resentful Woman, and lost his memory of the real world on the way, too.
No one was able to inherit the Apocal Power nor did he (or anyone) get to wield the Crescent to become the Heavenly Demon Catcher. It was not Mu Yao that should defeat her, because she was easily seduced by the demon in the OG novel. Hence, the very tragic ending.
I think Fu Zhou's job was to complete that prophecy to give the story a happy ending. So, they (the universe or system) had to bring Miaomiao (Mu Qingshi's reincarnation) back to do that.
(A theory: It could also mean that Fu Zhou could be Ziqi's reincarnation so there's a high chance that he'd retain his memories when they go back to the real world.)
As expected, I knew the words of the Dowager was about Ziqi. Back when they first met her at the Capital, there was a moment where she asked Miaomiao and Fuyi to leave since her conversation had to be a secret and can only be shared with the Mu family. She told someone that this person resembles someone she knows. I'm guessing here that she was referring to Ziqi, and since she knew of his existence, she saw her brother in him quickly, but couldn't say it out loud.
Now, why would Marquis know? I suppose he talked to the Dowager about this since they were part of the plan to unfurl her sins. She had to tell him that his dad fell in love with a demon, which was why she had to level the Qilin mountain to get rid of them. Mu Yao's dad, being an accomplice to it, took Sheng in once they caught him after “assassinating” their dad. They already talked about the witch who gave that bracelet to her father and Miaomiao already figured out that Ziqi's mom was from Qilin. I had a feeling that, like being a demon, Ziqi refuses to acknowledge his identity. He most likely put two and two together since he's canonically a perceptive person. I do hope they handled this better.
According to the palace people, the late Marquis Zhao was bewitched by the Resentful Woman's bracelet and fell…
Replying here since you are truly onto something. Mu Yao's father is the reason why there was a massacre at that hall. He kept the Consort quiet and probably put that curse on Min for extra safety.
In the middle of episode 23 and things are finally falling into pieces. Each plot seems to be connected to the catastrophe and how Ziqi and Miaomiao are part of it. I'm guessing Fuyi's master is also sucked into the book. 🤔 I called it on Yao's dad having ulterior motives, too. He had that certain vibe the first time I saw him look at Sheng when they adopted him.
According to the palace people, the late Marquis Zhao was bewitched by the Resentful Woman's bracelet and fell…
Yes, it is the Consort Dowager. If you read the conversation between her and Princess Min about being a Saintess, it was said that Min seem to have lost the memory until recently. It mentioned that the same spell was used on the late Marquis. I think Worry Free Curse is used! The same thing Guo Xiu used on the townspeople of Zhijing.
Guys, it's crazy. Found myself in the puddle of my own giggle goo. This episode is too cute. I've been giggling so hard. Why are they so. I can't even.
“Can we snuggle like this all day?” WHAT ABOUT MY MENTAL HEALTH. DID YOU GUYS EVEN ASKED ME IF I'M OKAY AFTER SAYING THAT?! WHAT DO YOU GUYS TAKE ME FOR. 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Miaomiao: Give me a power up! System: Can you bear the responsibility? Miaomiao: Yeah, bet. System: GIVES MIAOMIAO A Y/N MOMENT. Miaomiao: This isn't part of the plot!
LMFAO. THE WHOLE CRESCENT PULLING WITH HER IS SO SILLY. I guess she and Ziqi are both halves of the prophecy.
But imagine your first love ending up as your sister in law, poor Ruoshi lol. I hope he and the princess end up…
I have a theory that once the crew return back to the Capital after their journey, they'll receive news that the Marquis and Princess are married with kids. HAHAHA.
While I admit that there's too much exposition on Episode 21, I can't exactly complain since we finally get the big picture of what truly happened with the Qilin Mountain.
Can I praise the effects on that nightmare, though? There was a part where the demon dissipated into dust before they put them all in the Consort's nightmare? The effects of the hall turning into the forest was actually pretty good. I think I've seen that effect before but can't recall where it was from. Very cool transition.
Oh, I was dreading to watch episode 20 but it was better than I expected. Easily one of my favorite episodes now. Everyone is back together and both the Princess and Marquis is working with them! I'm excited about what's gonna happen to the Crescent next.
Tell me why my tears started to fall when Ruoshi told Miaomiao about how he'll always give her what she wants. This is a guy who experienced love for the first time, but despite that, he's willing to give up on her when any person who had that power of the bracelet would use that with their selfish means. I'm really glad that he and Ziqi are actually half brothers. I'm sure that they'd end up bonding real soon.
Decided to rewatch episode one and something about the Mirror Demon's explanation as to why she kills grooms is because they were tempted by her. She also said that her master was “deluded. Someone who loved a guy that was married to another woman.” Who wants to assume that the mirror demon was talking about was Ziqi's mom?
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No one was able to inherit the Apocal Power nor did he (or anyone) get to wield the Crescent to become the Heavenly Demon Catcher. It was not Mu Yao that should defeat her, because she was easily seduced by the demon in the OG novel. Hence, the very tragic ending.
I think Fu Zhou's job was to complete that prophecy to give the story a happy ending. So, they (the universe or system) had to bring Miaomiao (Mu Qingshi's reincarnation) back to do that.
(A theory: It could also mean that Fu Zhou could be Ziqi's reincarnation so there's a high chance that he'd retain his memories when they go back to the real world.)
Now, why would Marquis know? I suppose he talked to the Dowager about this since they were part of the plan to unfurl her sins. She had to tell him that his dad fell in love with a demon, which was why she had to level the Qilin mountain to get rid of them. Mu Yao's dad, being an accomplice to it, took Sheng in once they caught him after “assassinating” their dad. They already talked about the witch who gave that bracelet to her father and Miaomiao already figured out that Ziqi's mom was from Qilin. I had a feeling that, like being a demon, Ziqi refuses to acknowledge his identity. He most likely put two and two together since he's canonically a perceptive person. I do hope they handled this better.
WHAT ABOUT MY MENTAL HEALTH. DID YOU GUYS EVEN ASKED ME IF I'M OKAY AFTER SAYING THAT?! WHAT DO YOU GUYS TAKE ME FOR. 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
System: Can you bear the responsibility?
Miaomiao: Yeah, bet.
System: GIVES MIAOMIAO A Y/N MOMENT.
Miaomiao: This isn't part of the plot!
LMFAO. THE WHOLE CRESCENT PULLING WITH HER IS SO SILLY. I guess she and Ziqi are both halves of the prophecy.
Can I praise the effects on that nightmare, though? There was a part where the demon dissipated into dust before they put them all in the Consort's nightmare? The effects of the hall turning into the forest was actually pretty good. I think I've seen that effect before but can't recall where it was from. Very cool transition.