Chapter Summaries

• The girl, revealed to be a God of Marriage divine spirit, helps Fu Hua and Princess Kaguya avoid detection during a fox wedding.
• Fu Hua asks the girl about her divine nature, leading her to reveal her origin and purpose: she was born from human prayers and desires for marriage, aiming to help people form bonds and complete perfect marriages.
• The girl expresses her disillusionment with humans, as they often break their marriage vows, causing her power to dissipate.
• Despite her initial smugness about her divine nature, the girl now feels irony in being a God of Marriage who no longer believes in fated unions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The God of Marriage, once a powerful deity, declines as human beliefs shift towards materialism.
• Her shrine shrinks, and she can no longer maintain her divine appearance. Humans blame her for failed relationships.
• She confides in Fu Hua and the Matchmaker God about her struggles.

Character Developments

• The God of Marriage: Struggles with her dwindling power and believers' lack of faith. She's determined not to give up despite her challenges.
• Fu Hua: Shares her perspective on the God of Marriage's situation, emphasizing the importance of understanding human hearts and becoming stronger.

Significant Themes

• The fickleness of human nature and beliefs.
• The struggle of deities to maintain their power and relevance in a changing world.
• The importance of understanding and discernment in helping others.

Character Interactions

• The God of Marriage and Fu Hua: The God of Marriage shares her story with Fu Hua, who offers advice and understanding.
• The God of Marriage and the Matchmaker God: The Matchmaker God is mentioned as a comparison, highlighting the differences in their roles and abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The God of Marriage, a divine spirit, reflects on her role and the ungratefulness of her believers.
• Fu Hua advises her to focus on cultivating true, devout believers and help those worthy.
• The God of Marriage decides to travel, helping people forge marital bonds along the way.
• Kaguya mocks the God of Marriage for her current state, leading to a brief argument.
• Fu Hua and the God of Marriage decide to travel together to Fujiwara Capital.

Character Developments

• The God of Marriage: Realizes the need to be more discerning in her help and takes initiative to improve her approach.
• Kaguya: Shows her arrogant and dismissive side, but is held back by Fu Hua.

Significant Themes

• Gratitude and appreciation in relationships.
• The responsibility and role of divine entities.
• The importance of discernment and selectivity in helping others.

Character Interactions

• The God of Marriage and Fu Hua: They have a meaningful conversation about the God of Marriage's role, leading to a decision to travel together.
• Kaguya and the God of Marriage: They argue briefly, with Kaguya mocking the God of Marriage's state and the God of Marriage retorting.
• Fu Hua and Kaguya: Fu Hua holds Kaguya back from further arguing with the God of Marriage, showing her influence over Kaguya.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Hua, the God of Marriage, retrieves her shrine, which is surprisingly small, causing Kaguya to laugh at her.
• The God of Marriage feels embarrassed but defends her shrine, stating it hasn't lost its divine grandeur despite its size.
• They set off towards Fujiwara Capital.

Character Developments

• Fu Hua, the God of Marriage, shows a mix of embarrassment and defensiveness about her small shrine, revealing a simple-minded yet proud nature.
• Kaguya displays a mischievous and mocking side, laughing at Fu Hua's expense.

Significant Themes

• The theme of appearances versus reality is shown through the God of Marriage's small shrine, which belies its divine significance.

Character Interactions

• Kaguya and Fu Hua have a playful, almost antagonistic interaction, with Kaguya teasing Fu Hua about her shrine.
• Despite her initial annoyance, Fu Hua answers Kaguya's question about her affinity threads, showing a willingness to help despite her reservations about Kaguya's character.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The God of Marriage prophesies a "romantic calamity" and death by "crime of passion" for Princess Kaguya, based on her tangled affinity threads.
• Princess Kaguya dismisses the prophecy, stating she can't die due to her immortality.
• The God of Marriage is astonished by Fu Hua's numerous and unusual affinity threads on both wrists.

Character Developments

• Princess Kaguya remains confident and indifferent to the God of Marriage's prophecy, displaying her unshakeable belief in her own power and immortality.
• The God of Marriage shows curiosity and doubt about Fu Hua's unusual affinity threads, questioning her own abilities.

Significant Themes

• Fate vs. Free Will: Princess Kaguya's refusal to accept the prophecy highlights her belief in her own power over fate.
• Unpredictability: The God of Marriage's astonishment at Fu Hua's affinity threads suggests that even she can be surprised by unexpected events.

Character Interactions

• Princess Kaguya and the God of Marriage: Their interaction shows Princess Kaguya's dismissive attitude towards the God of Marriage's prophecy and the God of Marriage's curiosity about Fu Hua's unusual situation.
• Fu Hua and the group: Fu Hua's arrival at Fujiwara Capital with the God of Marriage and an Armed Doll is mentioned, but their interaction is not detailed in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The God of Marriage, without a clear goal, is invited by Fu Hua to join them.
• She intervenes to help an elderly woman who fell, but an old man assists her first.
• The God of Marriage decides to help the elderly couple, who have a destined connection but face challenges.
• Fu Hua, Kaguya, and Cang Xiaoxuan enter Fujiwara Capital, noting its barrier against yokai.

Character Developments

• The God of Marriage: Realizes her goal is to help those with destined connections, even if it's not her initial plan.
• Fu Hua: Shows understanding and acceptance when the God of Marriage declines her invitation.

Significant Themes

• Destiny and fate: The God of Marriage's purpose is tied to helping those with destined connections.
• Kindness and compassion: The God of Marriage's immediate response to help the elderly woman.
• Human connection: The elderly couple's bond and the God of Marriage's desire to help them.

Character Interactions

• The God of Marriage and Fu Hua: Fu Hua invites the God of Marriage to join them, showing understanding when she declines.
• The God of Marriage and the elderly couple: The God of Marriage decides to help them, showing empathy and a sense of purpose.
• Fu Hua, Kaguya, and Cang Xiaoxuan: They discuss the God of Marriage's decision and enter Fujiwara Capital together, with Kaguya teasing Fu Hua.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Hua invites Princess Kaguya to accompany her, indicating a growing fondness for the divine spirit girl.
• They explore Fujiwara Capital at night, noting the stark contrast in nightlife between Eastern Seas and modern societies.
• Fu Hua observes and reflects on the unique customs and attire of Eastern Seas noblewomen, finding them unappealing.

Character Developments

• Fu Hua: Shows a softer side by inviting Kaguya, demonstrating her growing affection for the girl. She also displays her keen observational skills and cultural awareness.
• Kaguya: Initially reluctant to accompany Fu Hua, she later shows jealousy when Fu Hua praises another divine spirit girl, hinting at her growing feelings for Fu Hua.

Significant Themes

• Cultural differences and integration: Fu Hua's observations highlight the blend of Great Tang and Eastern Seas cultures, with some aspects being strange or unappealing to her.
• Female roles and expectations: The stark contrast between noblewomen's attire and commoner women's lives underscores the societal norms and expectations for women in Eastern Seas.

Character Interactions

• Fu Hua and Kaguya: Their interaction reveals Fu Hua's growing affection for Kaguya and Kaguya's jealousy, hinting at a potential romantic relationship.
• Fu Hua and the Eastern Seas people: Fu Hua's observations and interactions with the locals showcase her unique perspective and cultural awareness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Hua's height, 165cm, is considered tall in the Eastern Seas, causing discomfort among the locals.
• Princess Kaguya's shorter stature and beauty captivate the men around her.
• Firecracker sounds from the Fujiwara Capital's noble district startle the commoners.
• A street vendor reveals that the firecrackers are from the Tang Empire, where commoners live better than nobles in the Eastern Seas.

Character Developments

• Fu Hua: No significant development in this chapter.
• Princess Kaguya: Her beauty and small stature make her the center of attention.
• Street Vendor: He shares information about the Tang Empire's prosperity, sparking envy among the commoners.

Significant Themes

• Perception of Beauty and Desirability: Tall women like Fu Hua are seen negatively, while short, beautiful women like Kaguya are admired.
• Class and Wealth Disparity: The commoners' envy of the Tang Empire's prosperity highlights the wealth gap between the Eastern Seas and other lands.

Character Interactions

• The commoners avoid looking at Fu Hua due to her height, while they are captivated by Kaguya's beauty.
• The street vendor shares information with the commoners, fostering a sense of envy and longing for the Tang Empire's prosperity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Firecrackers and fireworks are set off to celebrate an event in the Tang Empire.
• Kaguya expresses her excitement to watch fireworks, which aligns with Fu Hua's destination.
• Fu Hua carries Kaguya on her back as they travel towards the Fujiwara family's residence.

Character Developments

• Kaguya: Shows curiosity and excitement about the human world and its customs, particularly fireworks. She also displays a sense of entitlement as a princess.
• Fu Hua: Reveals she's from Shenzhou and plans to return soon. She shows affection towards Kaguya and agrees to take her along to Shenzhou.
• Cang Xiaoxuan: Feels a mix of relief and disappointment as Fu Hua gains companionship. She decides to sleep while the quantum computer follows Fu Hua.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between the Moon and the human world, with Kaguya finding the human world interesting.
• The passage of time and the need to return home, as Fu Hua plans to go back to Shenzhou.
• Companionship and loneliness, with Cang Xiaoxuan's feelings about Fu Hua having more companions.

Character Interactions

• Kaguya and Fu Hua: Their bond deepens as Fu Hua carries Kaguya, and Kaguya expresses her desire to go to Shenzhou with Fu Hua.
• Fu Hua and Cang Xiaoxuan: Cang Xiaoxuan watches Fu Hua from a distance, feeling a mix of emotions about Fu Hua's growing companionship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Hua decides to take Kaguya with her to Shenzhou.
• They approach the noble district, guarded by soldiers and a barrier, highlighting the stark contrast between the nobles' and commoners' lives.
• Fu Hua, carrying Kaguya, leaps over the barrier into the noble district, bypassing the guarded gate.

Character Developments

• Fu Hua feels comforted and worried about Kaguya's attachment, leading her to decide to spend more time with her daughter.
• Kaguya shows her determination to stay with Fu Hua, indicating her growing independence and affection for her mother.

Significant Themes

• The disparity between the nobles and commoners, reflected in the city's architecture and the soldiers' duties.
• The mother-daughter bond between Fu Hua and Kaguya, with Fu Hua prioritizing her daughter's happiness.

Character Interactions

• Fu Hua and Kaguya's interaction shows their growing bond, with Kaguya expressing her desire to stay with Fu Hua, and Fu Hua deciding to spend more time with her daughter.
• Fu Hua's interaction with the soldiers at the noble district gate highlights the class divide in the city.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Hua and Kaguya attend a fireworks display with the noble district, witnessing the extravagance and disparity between nobles and commoners.
• Kaguya notices an anomaly in the moon, indicating the descent of a powerful Moon Messenger.

Character Developments

• Fu Hua continues to care for Kaguya, showing affection and protectiveness.
• Kaguya demonstrates her unique abilities as the moon princess, sensing the lunar surface's change.

Significant Themes

• Social Inequality: The stark contrast between the nobles' opulence and the commoners' hardships is highlighted.
• Power and Status: The respect shown to higher-ranking nobles reflects the importance of social hierarchy.

Character Interactions

• Fu Hua and Kaguya bond over the fireworks, with Fu Hua acting as a caring parent figure.
• Kaguya's interaction with the moon hints at her growing awareness of her royal lineage and responsibilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An anomaly signals the arrival of a noble Moon Person on Earth.
• Kaguya, the Moon Princess, is puzzled and concerned as it's too early for her exile to end.
• She wonders if her consumption of the forbidden Hourai Elixir is the reason for the Moon Person's descent.
• Kaguya asks Fu Hua what she would do if someone tried to take her away, hinting at the potential threat from the incoming Moon Person.

Character Developments

• Kaguya shows seriousness and concern over the impending Moon Person's arrival, revealing her understanding of the gravity of the situation.
• Fu Hua maintains her calm and confident demeanor, assuring Kaguya of her protection.

Significant Themes

• The forbidden nature of the Hourai Elixir and its consequences for the Moon People.
• The power dynamics between the Moon People, Celestials, and other supernatural beings.
• The theme of protection and loyalty, as seen in Fu Hua's assurance to Kaguya.

Character Interactions

• Kaguya seeks reassurance from Fu Hua about her safety, showing a level of trust in their relationship.
• Fu Hua's calm and confident responses reassure Kaguya and reinforce her position as a protector figure.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Hua encounters Ai-chan, who triggers a limited-time mission (5 minutes) requiring Fu Hua to state her identity to Princess Kaguya.
• The mission reward is 70 crystals. Fu Hua, despite feeling embarrassed, states her identities to Kaguya.
• Ai-chan offers an additional 300 crystals if Fu Hua delivers the lines with emotion. Fu Hua declines and closes the mission interface.
• The mission becomes a permanent one that can be completed at any time.

Character Developments

• Fu Hua demonstrates her pride and dignity as the Chiyuan Immortal, refusing to compromise her honor for crystals.
• Kaguya shows surprise and disbelief when Fu Hua mentions having seen the world explode.

Significant Themes

• Dignity and honor vs. material gain (crystals)
• The power and impact of words and identity

Character Interactions

• Fu Hua and Ai-chan: Fu Hua is annoyed by Ai-chan's chuunibyou suggestions, while Ai-chan tries to persuade Fu Hua to complete the mission for the crystals.
• Fu Hua and Kaguya: Fu Hua shares her powerful identities with Kaguya, who is surprised and impressed.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Hua reveals she can show Kaguya a world beyond the Eastern Seas.
• Fu Hua transmits her memory of destroying a planet as Divine Bronya to Kaguya.
• Kaguya is shaken by Fu Hua's power and the implications for her own immortality.

Character Developments

• Kaguya: Realizes the extent of her mother's power, gains confidence, and feels secure by Fu Hua's side.
• Fu Hua: Demonstrates her immense power and her role as a protective mother figure.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: Kaguya grapples with the implications of having world-destroying power.
• Mother-daughter bond: Fu Hua's actions emphasize her role as a protective mother, providing security and confidence to Kaguya.

Character Interactions

• Fu Hua and Kaguya: Their interaction shows Fu Hua's care and protection towards Kaguya, and Kaguya's growing confidence and security in her mother's presence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A fireworks display in Fujiwara Capital, a rare event, is shown to have originated from a Daoist priest named Li Tian, who later became an Immortal and then a Celestial.
• Fujiwara Maro, son of Fujiwara no Fuhito, returns from a Kentōshi (student envoy) delegation to the Tang Dynasty, bringing back fireworks and firecrackers as a gift for his father's upcoming birthday.

Character Developments

• Fujiwara no Fuhito: A prominent political figure who rose to power by supporting Prince Kusakabe's son and Emperor Monmu. He secured a position as a deputy envoy for the Kentōshi, which led to his son's promotion.
• Fujiwara Maro: The fourth son of Fujiwara no Fuhito, who was appointed as the deputy envoy for the Kentōshi after his half-sister, Nakatomi no Iohime, intervened. He returns from the Tang Dynasty with fireworks and firecrackers to celebrate his father's birthday.

Significant Themes

• The influence of the Tang Dynasty on Eastern Seas culture, particularly the introduction of fireworks and firecrackers.
• The political power dynamics within the Fujiwara clan and the Eastern Seas court, including the importance of the Kentōshi position and the competition among nobles for prestigious roles.

Character Interactions

• Fujiwara Maro interacts with his father, Fujiwara no Fuhito, to express his pleasure at the successful celebration of his father's birthday with fireworks and firecrackers.
• Fujiwara no Fuhito's half-sister, Nakatomi no Iohime, influences the decision to send Fujiwara Maro as the deputy envoy for the Kentōshi, rather than his third son, Fujiwara no Umakai.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fujiwara no Maro, upon returning to Eastern Seas, finds no women meeting his aesthetic standards.
• He learns of his half-sister, Fujiwara no Mei Hong, whom their father detests and keeps hidden.
• Maro discovers Mei Hong cleaning in the mansion and is struck by her beauty.

Character Developments

• Fujiwara no Fuhito: Maintains his disdain for Mei Hong, unwilling to acknowledge her publicly due to her illegitimate birth.
• Fujiwara no Maro: Develops a disdain for Eastern Seas women after his time in Great Tang, leading him to appreciate Mei Hong's beauty when he sees her for the first time in years.

Significant Themes

• Appearance vs Reality: Maro's initial disinterest in Eastern Seas women due to their heavy makeup and his high standards, leading him to overlook Mei Hong's beauty until he sees her without adornment.
• Social Status and Legitimacy: Fuhito's refusal to acknowledge Mei Hong due to her illegitimate birth, highlighting the importance of social status and legitimacy in their society.

Character Interactions

• Fujiwara no Fuhito and Fujiwara no Maro: Fuhito's impatience and Maro's helplessness when discussing Mei Hong.
• Fujiwara no Maro and Fujiwara no Mei Hong: Maro's initial confusion and excitement upon seeing Mei Hong, marking the beginning of his interest in her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fujiwara no Maro meets his younger sister, Fujiwara no Mei Hong, and is immediately smitten, despite knowing she's his sister.
• Maro struggles with his feelings, knowing their relationship is taboo, but decides to pursue her nonetheless.
• Maro's attempts to win Mei Hong's affection are slow and challenging, as his father dislikes Mei Hong and she shows no interest in him.
• Maro sees a beautiful girl with a Daoist priest from the Central Plains, causing him to question his senses.

Character Developments

• Fujiwara no Maro: Struggles with his feelings for his sister, ultimately deciding to pursue her despite societal norms.
• Fujiwara no Mei Hong: Remains unaware of Maro's feelings and shows no interest in him.
• Fujiwara no Fuhito: Dislikes Mei Hong and is unaware of Maro's feelings for her.

Significant Themes

• Incestuous love and societal taboos.
• The struggle between personal desires and societal norms.
• The complexity of familial relationships.

Character Interactions

• Maro's internal struggle with his feelings for Mei Hong.
• Maro's interactions with his father, Fujiwara no Fuhito, are strained due to his secret affection for Mei Hong.
• Maro's brief encounter with an unknown beautiful girl, causing him to question his senses.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter opens with Fujiwara no Fuhito, a prominent figure, watching fireworks with his son, Fujiwara Maro. They notice two exceptionally beautiful women, Fu Hua (a Daoist priest) and Kaguya.
• Fuhito is deeply moved by Kaguya's beauty, feeling a stirring he hasn't experienced in years. He wonders about her origins, as he's never seen her before in the Fujiwara Capital.
• Maro recognizes Fu Hua as someone from Great Tang, but he's more captivated by Kaguya's beauty.

Character Developments

• Fujiwara no Fuhito: Realizes he's still emotionally young despite his age, and is deeply moved by Kaguya's beauty.
• Fujiwara Maro: Struggles with his attraction to both Fu Hua and Kaguya, feeling possessive and wanting them both.

Significant Themes

• Beauty and its power to captivate and stir emotions.
• The allure of the unknown and the mysterious origins of Kaguya.
• Possessiveness and desire in relationships.

Character Interactions

• Fujiwara no Fuhito and Fujiwara Maro: Fuhito seeks information from Maro about the two women, while Maro struggles with his attraction to both.
• Fu Hua and Kaguya: Though not directly interacting in this chapter, their presence and beauty captivate the men, hinting at potential future interactions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fujiwara no Fuhito is surprised to learn that the two women he's interested in are from the Great Tang.
• He's aware of the Great Tang's strength and the potential trouble this could cause.
• Fujiwara no Fuhito learns that one of the women is a Daoist priest, possibly from the Great Tang Imperial Family.
• He considers the possibility of a political marriage alliance with the Great Tang.

Character Developments

• Fujiwara no Fuhito shows interest in the two women, even considering giving up his current status for them.
• Fujiwara Maro demonstrates loyalty and honesty in reporting what he knows about the women.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics between nations (Great Tang vs. Eastern Seas).
• Political marriages and alliances.
• The value placed on beauty and status.

Character Interactions

• Fujiwara no Fuhito interacts with his son, Fujiwara Maro, seeking information about the two women.
• Fujiwara Maro shows respect and honesty towards his father, providing truthful information without understanding his father's intentions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Great Tang's princess arrives unexpectedly, causing concern about potential political implications.
• Fujiwara Maro and his father, Fujiwara no Fuhito, both take interest in two women, a Daoist priestess and a young girl.
• Fujiwara Maro is upset and embarrassed by his father's interest in the same women, as he finds them attractive and sees it as a divine fate.

Character Developments

• Fujiwara Maro: Develops feelings for the Daoist priestess and the young girl, feels threatened by his father's interest in them, and struggles with how to express his feelings.
• Fujiwara no Fuhito: Shows his power and influence by expressing interest in the young girl, despite his age and already having multiple wives.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and influence within the noble class.
• The objectification of women, with both men seeing the women as prizes to be won.
• The tension between father and son, with Fujiwara Maro feeling threatened by his father's interest in the same women.

Character Interactions

• Fujiwara Maro and Fujiwara no Fuhito: The interaction between father and son is tense, with Fujiwara Maro trying to express his feelings for the women without directly confronting his father, who sees the women as potential wives due to his noble status and influence.