Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Siming arrives at the state banquet hall and chooses to eat alone in a corner rather than join the main delegation with President Te.
• Eric finds Jiang Siming eating alone and tries to humiliate him, but Nancy defends Jiang Siming and joins him for lunch.
• Jiang Siming invites Eric to join them but pulls the chair away, causing Eric to fall, much to Nancy's amusement.

Character Developments

• Jiang Siming: Stands up for himself, doesn't care about social norms, and gets revenge on Eric.
• Eric: Struggles to maintain composure, seeks to humiliate Jiang Siming but ends up being humiliated himself.
• Nancy: Stands up for Jiang Siming, shows interest in learning to use chopsticks, and finds Jiang Siming's behavior amusing.

Significant Themes

• Social norms and expectations vs. individuality (Jiang Siming's disregard for high society's expectations)
• Revenge and payback (Jiang Siming's retaliation against Eric)
• Humiliation and maintaining composure (Eric's struggle to keep his dignity)

Character Interactions

• Jiang Siming and Eric: Rivals who clash over Nancy's attention and Eric's attempts to humiliate Jiang Siming.
• Jiang Siming and Nancy: Develop a friendly rapport, with Nancy defending Jiang Siming against Eric and showing interest in learning from him.
• Eric and Nancy: Eric tries to impress Nancy but fails, while Nancy shows disinterest in Eric and finds Jiang Siming's behavior amusing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Eric storms off from lunch, vowing revenge on Jiang Siming.
• Nancy enjoys lunch with Jiang Siming, her happiest moment in months.
• The Queen orders Nancy to return to Sweden immediately due to an urgent matter.
• Nancy pleads to stay but is forced to leave, crying uncontrollably.
• Eric returns and slips, falling into a fountain after Jiang Siming secretly causes him to trip.
• Jiang Siming posts the video of Eric's fall online.
• Nancy surprisingly returns, running towards Jiang Siming.

Character Developments

• Eric: Shows his arrogant and immature nature, seeking revenge and causing a scene.
• Nancy: Falls in love with Jiang Siming, pleads to stay in China, and shows determination to be with him.
• The Queen: Struggles with Nancy's feelings, prioritizes duty over her daughter's happiness.
• Jiang Siming: Maintains composure, handles Eric's provocation, and shows concern for Nancy's feelings.

Significant Themes

• Love vs. Duty: Nancy's love for Jiang Siming conflicts with her duty as a princess.
• Power Dynamics: The Queen's authority over Nancy, Eric's arrogance towards Jiang Siming.
• Revenge and Humiliation: Eric's desire for revenge, Jiang Siming's subtle retaliation.

Character Interactions

• Eric and Jiang Siming: Their rivalry escalates, with Eric threatening Jiang Siming and Jiang Siming retaliating subtly.
• Nancy and Jiang Siming: They share a tender moment at lunch, and Nancy's distress at leaving him.
• The Queen and Nancy: The Queen's struggle with Nancy's feelings, Nancy's pleading to stay.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nancy runs to Jiang Siming, asking him to take her with him, and they elope in his car.
• The Swedish King and Number One (Chinese official) discuss the situation; Number One assures the King that Jiang Siming will return Nancy within two days.
• Jiang Siming and Nancy fly to Hangzhou to see West Lake, attracting a crowd due to their high-profile statuses.

Character Developments

• Nancy: Stands up for her desires, prioritizing her personal happiness over royal duties, and enjoys her newfound freedom.
• Jiang Siming: Shows understanding and support for Nancy's wishes, agrees to help her despite potential diplomatic consequences.

Significant Themes

• Freedom vs. duty: Nancy chooses to prioritize her personal freedom over her royal duties.
• Public attention and privacy: Both characters face intense public scrutiny due to their statuses and relationship.

Character Interactions

• Nancy and Jiang Siming: They grow closer, with Nancy openly expressing her feelings and Jiang Siming supporting her choices.
• Nancy and the crowd: Nancy remains unfazed by the attention, while the crowd speculates about their relationship.
• Jiang Siming and the crowd: Jiang Siming acknowledges the crowd's presence but maintains his composure, allowing them to follow at a distance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Siming and Princess Nancy elope to Hangzhou to see West Lake, causing a stir among netizens and locals.
• They charter a boat tour to escape the crowd, but are harassed by two men who try to board their boat. Jiang Siming kicks them into the water.
• Fans defend Jiang Siming, and the two men are kicked into the water again. Jiang Siming and Nancy finally have some peace and enjoy the West Lake scenery.
• They visit a mall to change Nancy's princess attire. Jiang Siming picks out ordinary clothes for her, and she changes in a safe fitting room.

Character Developments

• Jiang Siming demonstrates his carefree and assertive nature, not caring about his public image and dealing with harassers directly.
• Nancy shows her curiosity and longing for normal life, enjoying the chance to wear ordinary clothes.

Significant Themes

• The theme of escaping from the public eye and seeking normalcy is explored through Jiang Siming and Nancy's actions.
• The power dynamics between celebrities and fans are shown, with Jiang Siming maintaining his boundaries and fans defending him.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Siming and Nancy's interactions show a growing comfort and understanding between them, with Jiang Siming taking care of Nancy's needs and Nancy appreciating his efforts.
• Jiang Siming's fans show their loyalty and willingness to defend him, while the two harassers display their disregard for boundaries and the consequences of their actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nancy, the Swedish princess, changes into casual clothes, leaving behind her royal attire.
• Jiang Siming and Nancy go to a night market for dinner.
• Nancy tries stinky tofu for the first time, initially repulsed by its smell but eventually enjoying its taste.
• They eat various street foods, with Nancy getting too full and experiencing stomach discomfort.
• Jiang Siming uses his True Qi to ease Nancy's discomfort.

Character Developments

• Nancy: Discovers the joy of trying new, casual foods, particularly stinky tofu, and experiences the commoners' lifestyle.
• Jiang Siming: Shows his playful side by tricking Nancy into eating stinky tofu and uses his powers to help her.

Significant Themes

• Cultural exchange and appreciation (Nancy trying Chinese street food).
• The joy of trying new things.
• The commonality between royals and commoners, despite their different lifestyles.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Siming and Nancy: They interact as friends, with Jiang Siming guiding Nancy through the night market and trying new foods together. Jiang Siming also helps Nancy when she feels unwell.
• Nancy and the Street Food Vendors: Nancy interacts with vendors, expressing her delight in trying their food and asking about prices.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Siming and Nancy encounter a ring toss game stall with attractive prizes, including anime figurines, Marvel figurines, and high-end phones.
• Despite many attempts, no one can win any prizes, including Nancy.
• The stall owner, who initially appears friendly, is revealed to be cheating by using magnets to prevent the rings from landing on the prizes.
• Jiang Siming discovers the trick and decides to play, making the owner nervous.
• The owner tries to intimidate Jiang Siming but ends up leaving his car keys as a guarantee and opening more suitcases filled with prizes.

Character Developments

• Jiang Siming: Initially impressed by the stall's offerings, he becomes disdainful of the owner's cheating tactics. He shows confidence and calmness when playing, making the owner uneasy.
• The Stall Owner: Greedy and dishonest, he tries to manipulate customers and cheat them out of money. He becomes increasingly anxious as Jiang Siming plays.

Significant Themes

• Greed and Dishonesty: The stall owner's willingness to cheat customers to maximize profits highlights the theme of greed.
• Honesty and Integrity: Jiang Siming's discovery of the cheating and his decision to play despite the owner's attempts to intimidate him showcase his honesty and integrity.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Siming and Nancy: They interact as a couple, with Nancy wanting to try the game and Jiang Siming supporting her. Later, he plays to expose the owner's cheating.
• Jiang Siming and the Stall Owner: Their interaction is tense, with the owner trying to manipulate Jiang Siming and Jiang Siming exposing the owner's cheating and remaining calm despite the owner's attempts to intimidate him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Siming, feeling the boss was being too arrogant, decides to teach him a lesson.
• Jiang Siming spends 2000 yuan to try his luck at the ring toss game, with the boss promising he can take anything he rings.
• Jiang Siming successfully rings a Luffy figurine, a Pikachu figurine, and a Tianwen phone on his first three attempts, impressing the crowd.
• Despite the boss's attempts to cheat by replacing items with cheaper ones, Jiang Siming continues to ring all items, causing the boss significant losses.
• The boss begs Jiang Siming to stop, and Jiang Siming agrees, returning the remaining rings and car keys, ending the game.

Character Developments

• Jiang Siming: Initially just wanting to teach the boss a lesson, he becomes more determined when the boss tries to cheat. He shows off his skill and generosity by stopping the game when the boss begs him to.
• The Boss: Starts off arrogant and greedy, trying to cheat Jiang Siming. After suffering significant losses, he becomes humble and pleading, begging Jiang Siming to stop.

Significant Themes

• Greed and its consequences: The boss's greed leads him to try and cheat Jiang Siming, resulting in him losing much more than he would have if he had been honest.
• Skill and confidence: Jiang Siming's skill at the ring toss game gives him the confidence to teach the boss a lesson and later to stop the game when he sees the boss's genuine remorse.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Siming and the Boss: Their interaction starts with Jiang Siming wanting to teach the boss a lesson and ends with the boss begging Jiang Siming to stop, showing a clear power dynamic shift.
• Jiang Siming and Nancy: Nancy encourages Jiang Siming and chooses the items she wants him to ring. Their interaction is supportive and affectionate.
• Jiang Siming and the crowd: The crowd is initially skeptical but becomes enthusiastic and supportive of Jiang Siming as he continues to successfully ring items.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Siming and Nancy receive a snakeskin bag full of gifts from the boss, which they distribute to the crowd, including a Tianwen Phone.
• Jiang Siming sells the remaining phones for 2,000 yuan each, earning a net profit of several thousand yuan.
• They leave Hangzhou late, and Jiang Siming takes Nancy back to his home in Shanghai instead of a hotel.
• On the private jet, they have a dinner of red wine and steak, with Nancy praising the steak's quality.
• Due to air traffic control, they have to wait in the air for an hour before landing in Shanghai.

Character Developments

• Jiang Siming: Shows his boldness in bringing Nancy, a woman he's not in a relationship with, back to his home. He also expresses his disdain for women with excessive demands and feminist ideas.
• Nancy: Shows excitement and appreciation for the quality of the steak, indicating her refined taste. She also displays naivety in not realizing Jiang Siming is taking her to his home.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and extravagance: Jiang Siming's wealth is evident in his private jet, hiring foreign flight attendants, and serving high-quality meals.
• Feminism and women's expectations: Jiang Siming criticizes women with high demands and feminist ideas, contrasting them with Nancy's appreciation for quality and lack of material expectations.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Siming and Nancy: They share a meal on the private jet, with Nancy expressing her admiration for the steak, leading to a conversation about its quality and origin.
• Jiang Siming and the flight attendants: Jiang Siming hires foreign flight attendants to provide superior service and combat what he sees as inferior domestic "breeds."

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Siming's plane is now staffed with foreign flight attendants, including Nancy, who have been working satisfactorily.
• On the plane, Nancy confesses her feelings to Jiang Siming while drunk, leading to an intimate encounter.
• Jiang Siming brings Nancy back to his Shanghai Manor, where she is welcomed by his other partners.
• Nancy enjoys her stay at Jiang Siming's house, feeling a sense of belonging and closeness with the other women.
• Jiang Siming takes Nancy back to Kyoto, where her parents welcome them warmly, indicating their support for their relationship.

Character Developments

• Nancy: She gains confidence and a sense of belonging after being accepted by Jiang Siming's household. She also experiences a change in her perspective towards family life.
• Jiang Siming: He demonstrates his experience and control in handling unexpected situations, like Nancy's confession. He also shows his ability to navigate complex family dynamics.

Significant Themes

• Family dynamics: The chapter explores the unique family structure in Jiang Siming's household, where multiple women coexist peacefully.
• Acceptance and belonging: Nancy's experience highlights the theme of finding acceptance and a sense of belonging within a new family structure.
• Evolved Opposite-Sex Affection: The system's effect is shown to influence the behavior and attitudes of those around Jiang Siming, in this case, Nancy's parents.

Character Interactions

• Nancy and Jiang Siming: Their interaction begins with Nancy's drunken confession and evolves into a romantic encounter. Jiang Siming then introduces Nancy to his household, where she is welcomed warmly.
• Nancy and Jiang Siming's household: Nancy interacts with the other women in Jiang Siming's household, feeling an instant connection and closeness with them.
• Nancy's parents: They welcome Nancy and Jiang Siming back to Kyoto with surprising warmth and support, indicating their approval of their relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• King and Queen have a 180-degree change in attitude towards Jiang Siming, accepting his relationship with Nancy.
• Jiang Siming requests and secures more opportunities for Nancy to visit China and meet him.
• The King invites everyone to observe the results of the river remediation bet between Jiang Siming and Old Lang.
• The group visits the Yongding River, where Eric's purifiers fail to show significant improvement.
• They then visit the Liangshui River, where everyone is astonished by its clear, clean state.

Character Developments

• Nancy enters the honeymoon phase of her relationship with Jiang Siming, wanting to spend more time with him.
• Jiang Siming feels at ease, understanding the effect of the evolved version of affection.
• Old Lang shows confidence in his purifiers despite their failure, hinting at a possible comedic career.
• Eric feels smug, believing Jiang Siming will lose the bet and face severe consequences.

Significant Themes

• Relationships: The King and Queen's acceptance of Jiang Siming's relationship with Nancy highlights the theme of changing attitudes and understanding in relationships.
• Confidence vs. Arrogance: Old Lang's confidence in his purifiers contrasts with Eric's smugness, exploring the thin line between confidence and arrogance.

Character Interactions

• Nancy and Jiang Siming's relationship strengthens, with Nancy wanting to spend more time with him.
• Jiang Siming interacts with ... (unnamed), who is curious about how he won over Nancy's parents.
• Old Lang and Eric interact, with Old Lang showing confidence and Eric feeling smug about Jiang Siming's potential loss.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Alex accuses China of polluting rivers, using photos of Liangshui and Yongding Rivers as evidence.
• The delegation finds Liangshui River surprisingly clean, sparking disbelief.
• A hidden purifier is revealed, demonstrating its effectiveness in cleaning Yongding River.
• Delegates from various countries express interest in purchasing the purifiers, but Jiang Siming declines.
• Alex is forced to pay 32.8 billion US dollars for 1.5 million purifiers after losing a bet.
• Eric is caught in a compromising situation, leading to potential legal trouble in China.

Character Developments

• Alex: Initially arrogant and accusatory, he is humbled and forced to pay a large sum after losing a bet.
• Eric: His reckless behavior in China leads to potential legal trouble and likely repercussions from his father.
• Jiang Siming: He remains calm and composed, using the situation to his advantage and exposing Eric's misconduct.

Significant Themes

• Humility vs. Arrogance: Alex's initial arrogance is humbled, while Jiang Siming's humility is rewarded.
• Consequences of Actions: Eric's reckless behavior has severe consequences, both personally and politically.
• Technological Superiority: China's advanced wastewater purifier technology is revealed and coveted by other countries.

Character Interactions

• Alex vs. Jiang Siming: Alex's arrogance is met with Jiang Siming's calm and calculated responses, leading to Alex's eventual defeat.
• Alex vs. Eric: Alex's frustration with Eric's behavior is evident, leading to potential repercussions for Eric.
• Delegates vs. Jiang Siming: Delegates from other countries express interest in purchasing the purifiers, but Jiang Siming declines, maintaining control over the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Elder wins the contest, humiliating Alex and his father, and gains 200 billion yuan, which he uses as a deposit for Jiang Siming's purifier.
• Jiang Siming agrees to lend the purifier to Shanghai, Yunnan, and Hunan after Kyoto, but it can't handle all of China's wastewater issues due to its limited lifespan.
• Nancy's parents approve of her relationship with Jiang Siming, and she plans to return to China in two months.

Character Developments

• The Elder demonstrates his cunning and wealth.
• Jiang Siming shows his practicality and responsibility in managing the purifier's use.
• Nancy exhibits her determination and happiness about her relationship with Jiang Siming.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and power dynamics (Elder vs. Alex, Jiang Siming's purifier demand).
• Relationship acceptance and understanding (Nancy's parents, Jiang Siming's girlfriends).

Character Interactions

• The Elder humbles Alex and his father.
• Jiang Siming and Nancy maintain their relationship despite distance.
• Jiang Siming's girlfriends support him and each other, with no signs of jealousy regarding Nancy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Siming and Xiao Xian discover a thief attempting to steal Jiang's motorcycle.
• Jiang chases and catches the thief, who turns out to be Zhou Mou, an infamous motorcycle thief known as "Qie Gelawa" due to his viral interview quotes.
• Zhou Mou explains his situation, and Jiang decides not to press charges.

Character Developments

• Jiang Siming: Shows calmness and resourcefulness in handling the situation, displaying a willingness to help Zhou Mou.
• Zhou Mou: Reveals a more thoughtful side, expressing his unwillingness to work for others and his desire to avoid setting a bad example for children.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against societal expectations and the desire for freedom.
• The consequences of fame and the responsibility of public figures.
• The tension between personal values and economic opportunities.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Siming and Zhou Mou: Jiang shows understanding and empathy towards Zhou, offering him advice and considering his personal circumstances.
• Zhou Mou and his family: Zhou's family pressures him to capitalize on his fame, contrasting with Zhou's own views on work and influence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Siming, a successful businessman, helps Zhou Mou, a former viral internet celebrity and thief, by offering to send a lawyer with him to sue influencer companies that are harassing him.
• They wait by the roadside, and Jiang Siming encourages Zhou Mou to turn over a new leaf and become a good person.
• A group of influencer company representatives approaches Zhou Mou, trying to sign him for a hefty bonus, but he refuses.
• Jiang Siming reveals his identity to the representatives, scaring them off, and sends a lawyer to help Zhou Mou deal with the companies.
• Jiang Siming leaves to pick up his child, having helped Zhou Mou out of concern for his well-being and to prevent him from being exploited by influencer companies.

Character Developments

• Zhou Mou: Starts to believe in Jiang Siming's help and decides to quit his thieving ways, wanting to live a peaceful life with his family.
• Jiang Siming: Shows his caring and protective side towards Zhou Mou, despite not knowing him personally, and expresses his disdain for exploitative influencer companies.

Significant Themes

• The exploitation of internet celebrities and the dark side of the influencer industry.
• The importance of self-discipline, hard work, and honest living.
• The consequences of taking shortcuts or engaging in illegal activities.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Siming and Zhou Mou: Jiang Siming offers help and encouragement to Zhou Mou, treating him like a younger brother, while Zhou Mou comes to trust and respect Jiang Siming.
• Zhou Mou and the influencer company representatives: Zhou Mou refuses their offers, showing his determination to change his ways, while the representatives try to manipulate and pressure him.
• Jiang Siming and the influencer company representatives: Jiang Siming scolds and threatens the representatives, showing his disapproval of their exploitative practices.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Siming picks up his daughter, Zhao Xiaoxiao, from school late on his motorcycle.
• A young boy confesses his feelings to Zhao Xiaoxiao, leading to a comedic and dramatic scene.
• Zhao Xiaoxiao scares the boy away, claiming Jiang Siming as her boyfriend to deter further advances.
• Jiang Siming takes Zhao Xiaoxiao for a motorcycle ride around the city.
• They encounter a couple who mistake Zhao Xiaoxiao for Jiang Siming's wife, further solidifying their "couple" image in the boy's eyes.
• Later, A'Nan, Jiang Siming's cat-eared companion, enters her transformation phase, causing him concern.

Character Developments

• Zhao Xiaoxiao: She shows her tough and playful nature, scaring off a boy who likes her. She enjoys her motorcycle ride with Jiang Siming and seems to enjoy the attention they receive as a "couple."
• Jiang Siming: He feels a mix of jealousy and concern when the boy confesses to Zhao Xiaoxiao. He also feels guilty for scaring the boy away and is worried about controlling his urges around A'Nan.

Significant Themes

• Father-Daughter Bonding: The chapter explores the unique bond between Jiang Siming and Zhao Xiaoxiao, with Jiang Siming acting as a protective and indulgent father figure.
• Youth and Love: The theme of young love is present through the boy's confession and Zhao Xiaoxiao's reaction to it.
• Appearance vs. Reality: The couple in the car mistakes Zhao Xiaoxiao for Jiang Siming's wife, highlighting the discrepancy between how they appear to others and their actual relationship.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Siming and Zhao Xiaoxiao: Their interaction is playful and affectionate, with Zhao Xiaoxiao teasing Jiang Siming and Jiang Siming indulging her antics.
• Zhao Xiaoxiao and the Young Boy: Their interaction is dramatic and comedic, with Zhao Xiaoxiao using various methods to scare the boy away.
• Jiang Siming and the Couple in the Car: Their brief interaction highlights the misconception about Jiang Siming and Zhao Xiaoxiao's relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A'Nan has transformed multiple times, and A'Li is approaching her transformation period.
• Jiang Siming explores a Three Kingdoms instance, finding his Great Ming Dynasty flourishing with a rich nation and strong military.
• The court decides to select new consorts for the emperor, and Xun Yu suggests appointing a personal historian for Jiang Siming.

Character Developments

• Jiang Siming has grown as a ruler, implementing policies that have significantly improved his dynasty's population, agriculture, commerce, and military strength.
• A'Li's approaching transformation hints at potential changes in her appearance and behavior, echoing her ancestor Su Daji's reputation.
• Xun Yu shows concern for Jiang Siming's personal life and history, suggesting the appointment of a personal historian.

Significant Themes

• Power and Responsibility: Jiang Siming's growing power and influence as an emperor come with the responsibility of maintaining his dynasty's prosperity and recording his deeds.
• Transformation and Change: A'Li's impending transformation and the selection of new consorts highlight the theme of change and the consequences of these transformations on Jiang Siming's life and rule.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Siming interacts with his ministers, showing wisdom and understanding in handling state affairs and personal matters.
• Hua Xin and Xun Yu demonstrate their understanding of Jiang Siming's preferences and concerns, respectively, by initiating the selection of new consorts and suggesting a personal historian.
• The common people eagerly participate in the selection of new consorts, highlighting their admiration for Emperor Jiang Siming.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The selection process for Xiu Nü (selected women) is rigorous, involving clean background, appearance, figure, talents in zither, chess, calligraphy, painting, and character assessment.
• Out of a million applicants, only 3,000 are selected after a month and a half.
• Jiang Siming rejects all chosen candidates for personal scribes by Xun Yu, as they are all men.
• Jiang Siming personally selects names of Xiu Nü he finds interesting in the imperial garden, including Chu Mo, Gu Changyan, and Bu Lianshi.
• Jiang Siming requests a private meeting with Bu Lianshi at night.

Character Developments

• Jiang Siming: Shows interest in the selection process and personally selects Xiu Nü, indicating his involvement in and appreciation of the process.
• Bu Lianshi: Volunteers to participate in the selection, showing initiative and determination. She meets Jiang Siming privately, suggesting a growing relationship.
• Xun Yu: Initially fails to understand Jiang Siming's preferences for personal scribes, but later seeks Guo Jia's help and successfully selects a candidate.

Significant Themes

• Beauty and talent: The selection process emphasizes both physical attractiveness and various skills, reflecting the importance of these qualities in the imperial harem.
• Power dynamics: Jiang Siming's personal involvement in selecting Xiu Nü highlights his power and influence within the palace.
• Relationships: The meeting between Jiang Siming and Bu Lianshi suggests the development of a relationship between them.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Siming and Xun Yu: Jiang Siming's rejection of Xun Yu's chosen scribes leads to a misunderstanding between them, but Xun Yu eventually seeks Guo Jia's help to resolve the issue.
• Jiang Siming and Bu Lianshi: Their private meeting suggests a growing connection between them, with Jiang Siming showing interest in Bu Lianshi's well-being and Bu Lianshi demonstrating her respect and devotion to him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bu Lianshi, unable to wait for the Emperor's invitation, arrives at the palace on her own.
• Jiang Siming meets Bu Lianshi again and is struck by her beauty.
• Xun Yu introduces Xin Lianying (Xin Xianying) as Jiang Siming's personal historian, much to Jiang Siming's dismay.
• Jiang Siming attempts to flirt with Xin Xianying and offer her gifts, but she rebuffs him and records his actions.
• Jiang Siming admires Xin Xianying's work ethic but is frustrated by her resistance to his advances.
• Xin Xianying chides Jiang Siming for his extravagant lifestyle and warns him about his health and the future of the Great Ming Dynasty.

Character Developments

• Bu Lianshi: She shows initiative by visiting the palace on her own, hinting at her determination to secure a place at Jiang Siming's side.
• Jiang Siming: He is revealed to be planning the construction of the Forbidden City, showing his ambition and resourcefulness. He also shows frustration and admiration towards Xin Xianying's unyielding nature.
• Xin Xianying: She demonstrates her integrity and commitment to her role as a historian by refusing Jiang Siming's advances and gifts. She also shows concern for Jiang Siming's health and the well-being of the Great Ming Dynasty.

Significant Themes

• Ambition: Jiang Siming's desire to build the Forbidden City and his attempts to seduce Xin Xianying reflect his ambitious nature.
• Integrity: Xin Xianying's refusal to be swayed by Jiang Siming's advances and her dedication to recording the truth highlight her integrity.
• Responsibility: Xin Xianying's concern for Jiang Siming's health and the future of the Great Ming Dynasty emphasizes the theme of responsibility.

Character Interactions

• Bu Lianshi and Jiang Siming: Their reunion shows Bu Lianshi's determination and Jiang Siming's appreciation of her beauty.
• Jiang Siming and Xin Xianying: Their interactions highlight Jiang Siming's frustration with Xin Xianying's resistance and his admiration for her work ethic. Xin Xianying, in turn, shows concern for Jiang Siming's well-being and the future of the dynasty.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Siming convinces Xin Xianying to alter historical records to protect his image and the dynasty's stability.
• Jiang Siming announces an imperial tour to see the Great Ming empire and its people.
• The tour is grand and well-received, with the emperor visiting cities, inspecting fields, and interacting with commoners.
• Upon returning, Jiang Siming orders preparations to attack Wa Country.

Character Developments

• Xin Xianying: She compromises her principles to protect the emperor's health and the dynasty's stability. She begins to see Jiang Siming's positive aspects, changing her historical records accordingly.
• Jiang Siming: He shows genuine care for his people during the tour, putting their well-being above his own pleasures. He also demonstrates strategic thinking by planning to expand the Great Ming Dynasty's territory.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: The empress's authority in the imperial harem, the emperor's tour as a display of power, and Jiang Siming's control over the Great Ming Dynasty.
• Responsibility vs. Pleasure: Jiang Siming balances his responsibilities as an emperor with his personal pleasures, showing a level of maturity and understanding of his role.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Siming and Xin Xianying: Their relationship evolves as Xin Xianying begins to understand and appreciate Jiang Siming's positive qualities, leading her to alter her historical records.
• Jiang Siming and the Imperial Consorts: They accompany him on the tour, showcasing a harmonious relationship due to Jiang Siming's abilities and the empress's authority.
• Jiang Siming and the Common People: During the tour, he interacts with commoners, demonstrating his care for their well-being and winning their admiration.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dongfang Weixi travels to Shanghai with the Ice Beauty for treatment by Jiang Siming.
• They visit the Jiang Group Building, but are stopped at the entrance due to lack of employee IDs.
• Tang Ru, the company's president, allows them in and offers to guide them.

Character Developments

• Dongfang Weixi's health has improved significantly under Jiang Siming's care.
• The Ice Beauty's attitude towards Jiang Siming has softened, though she hasn't fully acknowledged it.
• Tang Ru shows a kind and helpful nature towards the Ice Beauty and Dongfang Weixi.

Significant Themes

• The theme of change and growth is evident in Dongfang Weixi's health improvement and the Ice Beauty's shifting attitude towards Jiang Siming.
• The theme of first experiences is highlighted through Dongfang Weixi's journey, including her first flight and visit to a big city.

Character Interactions

• The Ice Beauty and Dongfang Weixi's bond deepens as they travel together.
• Tang Ru's friendly and helpful interaction with the Ice Beauty and Dongfang Weixi shows her kind nature.
• The Ice Beauty's and Dongfang Weixi's visit to the Jiang Group Building highlights their curiosity about Jiang Siming's life and work.