The imperial hunt at Southern Mountain begins as a grand spectacle but quickly turns dangerous. A wild steed, a prince in peril, and a hairpin that belongs to s…
The imperial hunt at Southern Mountain begins as a grand spectacle but quickly turns dangerous. A wild steed, a prince in peril, and a hairpin that belongs to someone unexpected — every choice tests your instincts and loyalties. The hunt is not just about game; it is about who you choose to serve, who you choose to save, and what you are willing to endure.
You favor the Ninth Prince — a quiet declaration of allegiance
Aligning with the ambitious prince has its perks and perils
Neutrality is safe but unremarkable
A gentle song will not stop a panicked warhorse
Preparedness saves your life — and earns respect
Courage under fire — Li Zhi will remember this
While you hesitate, the moment — and Li Zhi — slips away
Inaction in a crisis is a death sentence
Quick reflexes save the prince
Your hesitation costs Li Zhi — and yourself
The Emperor's involvement adds a layer of intrigue
The ambitious prince's presence raises questions
The Ninth Prince may be more entangled than he seems
You enter the inner sanctum of power, but at what cost?
You avoid direct entanglement and gain hidden perspectives
Ambition in the bedchamber leads to ruin
Patience and restraint carry you through — unlocks Their Perspectives
Insight into the Ninth Prince's inner world
Understanding the ambitious prince's true motives
You move forward with your own perspective only
Yes. The 'Knock Him Off' QTE must be passed to continue. Failing it results in a Bad Ending. There is no alternative path around it.
Yes. The hairpin you identify changes scene variants in Chapters 10-11, specifically the 'Tell him to stay' scene. This is one of the reasons players get stuck at 97% exploration — you need to replay with different hairpin choices.
Both paths are safe, but they reveal different content. Bedchamber Duty provides a direct encounter with power, while skipping reveals hidden character perspectives. For 100% exploration, you must play both paths.