Overview

• Jinshi and Maomao are ambushed by assassins during a hunt, forcing them to escape by leaping over a waterfall to a hidden cave.
• Jinshi continues to conceal his identity as Prince Kousen, heightening tension in his interactions with Maomao.
• The hunt, hosted by Concubine Loulan's father, underscores Maomao's character growth as she confronts the harsher realities of the world.
• The episode marks the introduction of firearms, potentially foreshadowing a tonal shift toward more overt violence and conflict in the series.
• Romantic tension between Jinshi and Maomao is explored, though Maomao's lack of reciprocated feelings creates an emotional imbalance.