Episode 3
What's your name again?
My name is Jing Xin.
Jing Xin, bring me a mirror.
Yes.
I rely on my looks to make a living.
I can't look too pale.
Ms. Tan Er, here's the mirror.
What is this?
I can't see anything clearly.
I wish I have dual front camera...
and Photoshop here.
You don't even remember me.
Why are you crying?
I'm the one who should cry.
Calm down.
I need to eat and drink well...
to stay healthy and survive.
As a property queen,
I won't be afraid of any problem.
Ms. Tan Er.
Although you can't marry Prince Yi Huai now,
Prince Yi Huai truly loves you.
No matter how hard Ms. Pan Er tries,
she won't succeed.
Moreover, you just recovered from your illness.
For now, Mrs. Qu won't harm you.
I know that...
you're being bullied by Ms. Pan Er and Mrs. Qu all this while.
Master always take sides with them...
and your birth mother has no authority in this household.
More importantly, I know that...
you've been treated very unfairly.
But still,
you can't kill yourself.
You have me.
That's a complicated relationship chart.
That means,
that old man is my father.
That girl who doesn't even possess one-third of my beauty...
No.
One-tenth of my beauty.
She's Qu Pang Er (fatty)?
Her name is Qu Pan Er.
Now, the situation is,
on top of having my father's official wife as my stepmother,
I've an elder half sister.
I'm caught up in a lame love triangle.
What a drama.
Jing Xin.
Since I'm Qu Family's second daughter,
do I have unlimited cash...
and numerous properties?
Can I buy luxury items without batting an eye?
Ms. Tan Er.
You're just a concubine's daughter.
You do lead a comfortable life.
But, you don't have money to purchase properties.
My dream of becoming a rich young woman has been crushed.
Who is the handsomest guy in Eastern Yue?
How good-looking is he?
Tell me.
Ms. Tan Er.
You're still a maiden.
How could you ask a question like this?
What is there to be afraid of?
It'll be a secret between us.
I promise I won't tell others.
Besides,
all women love handsome men.
The one acknowledged as the handsomest man is...
the eighth prince.
But, I think...
the eldest prince is the handsomer one.
After all, your taste is the best.
But, please don't...
let master and Mrs. Qu learn about what I just said.
Otherwise, I'll get a beating.
Why did I end up in Eastern Yue?
I'd rather go die (gou dai).
Gou dai (dog strap)?
Dog strap.
This won't do.
I can't stay here and let them bully me.
Otherwise, I might even lose my life.
Ms. Tan Er.
Here you go.
What's with the dog leash?
Didn't you ask for one?
You must need it for something.
Jing Xin.
Since I've no cash, car and condo,
I should at least have some pretty clothes, right?
Yes.
Go and get them.
Yes.
Looks like I can only climb the wall to get out.
Ms. Tan Er, what are you trying to do?
Jing Xin, I'll be honest with you.
I don't belong to Eastern Yue.
I must leave.
Ms. Tan Er, you must not leave.
You can't leave this place.
Shut up!
Jing Xin, find me a ladder.
There's no ladder.
There's no ladder?
You guys have no fire safety awareness at all.
You don't even have a fire escape ladder.
Forget it. I can climb out on my own.
Ms. Tan Er!
You just recovered!
What if you get hurt?
You've never done anything dangerous,
let alone climb a tall wall like this.
Ms. Tan Er, I beg of you.
Please don't leave.
Jing Xin.
You just recovered.
What if you get hurt?
You're looking down on me.
I'm a property agent...
and property owners often refuse to leave me the keys.
I'd always climb in from the wall.
Even if I'm wearing heels,
I can climb out from here.
Ms. Tan Er, you really can't go out!
If you go out,
master will have me beaten to death!
So be it!
Why does this line sound so familiar?
Never mind. I need to escape first.
Ms. Tan Er!
Please come down! You might fall!
Ms. Tan Er!
Oh no.
It's so high.
I've been a property agent for so many years.
I've climbed through countless of windows.
I'm extremely experienced.
Would I be afraid of this?
I escaped so easily.
They don't even have a guard here.
Their home security is really bad.
I need to quickly find a way to go back.
This woman is quite interesting.
Brother.
Was there any strange...
natural phenomenon in Eastern Yue lately?
For example, magnetic changes caused by storms and lightnings...
or things like unusual clouds.
Brother, did you notice...
any strange natural phenomenon in Eastern Yue lately?
For example, storms and lightnings.
Hey, pretty. Was there any...
strange natural phenomenon in Eastern Yue lately?
For example, magnetic changes caused by storms and lightnings.
Or things like unusual clouds.
Did you see anything like that?
You're crazy.
Sir.
This is the token for commanding all secret agents of Xiuyi House.
Sir.
The agents of Xiuyi House are everywhere.
They are extremely powerful and informative.
Now that we can command Xiuyi House,
should we make the first move?
Many covet the throne.
My father is extremely wary.
I'll just have to relax...
and wait for the right opportunity.
There's no special phenomenon here either.
But, this is quite a busy place.
Sugar dolls.
Boss, you make excellent sugar dolls.
Young lady, it's 1 penny each.
One penny?
Boss.
I forgot to bring money.
But, I can show you my original dance... I mean, kungfu.
Come and dance with me.
Move!
-Move! -Move!
Watch out!
Move!
The space fissure this time...
brought me back to the 15th year of Yuanning Reign...
and made me run into my past self.
Why does that man look so familiar?
What's going on?
-Let's go. -Let's go home.
Move! Faster!
Kneel!
What are they guilty of?
Kneel!
Qu Jiang Lin, receive the imperial decree.
By decree of the emperor,
the Minister of Revenue, Qu Jiang Lin,
who is guilty of dereliction of duty, abuse of authority and corruption...
is unforgivable...
and shall be dismissed and sent to the frontier.
All properties of Qu Family shall be confiscated.
The women in the household are reduced to government slaves...
and the eldest daughter, Qu Pan Er,
shall serve in the palace of Noble Consort Dugu.
The second daughter, Qu Tan Er,
shall serve in the household of the eighth prince.
What happened?
Aren't you Qu Tan Er?
What are you doing here?
Come with me!
What are you doing?
Don't touch me.
Be civilized.
Sir, this is Qu Tan Er.
Sinned slave, kneel at once!
Kneel!
What's going on?
Are we really going to be jailed?
Both of us will be slaves in the eighth prince's household.
What?
It's only been a few days since I became a rich man's daughter...
and now, I'm going to be reduced to...
someone's maid?
General Wei.
Have you all found the Soul Suppressing Orb?
Why is Qu Family suddenly punished?
Why isn't Tan Er betrothed to me?
Could it be that my arrival...
led to a butterfly effect...
that caused a lot of changes in Eastern Yue?
The old General Wei was only concerned about war.
He would never take part in any political conflict.
But now, he's also involved in the competition for power.
Looks like many things have changed in Eastern Yue.
The situation is still unclear.
I can't be reckless.
I need to plan carefully.
It's not a bad idea to temporarily leave Tan Er in my household.
At least she'll be safe.
I'll also have time to...
learn more about the present situation in Eastern Yue.
First of all,
you are not allowed to be noisy here.
You are not allowed to gossip.
Secondly,
when you're cleaning a place, make sure every corner is spotless.
Fourthly...
Thirdly.
Fourthly...
Thirdly.
It's the fourth if I say so!
Thirdly,
you must keep this in mind.
Whenever you see me,
call me Chief Housekeeper.
Come. Greet me.
Chief Housekeeper.
That feels good.
Sir.
Call me Chief Housekeeper. You...
Sir.
Mo Lian Cheng?
Mo Lian Cheng! It's me!
Stop her!
Mo Lian Cheng!
You're just a servant! You can't say the prince's full name!
I know him!
We all know the prince!
He's my boyfriend!
What boyfriend?
Ms. Tan Er, this place isn't like home.
From now on, you must not...
do something so reckless again.
Sweeping the floor is just a small punishment.
If you anger the housekeeper again,
you might get flogged.
Jing Xin.
Is the person we saw in the day...
really the eighth prince?
Of course.
It's not like there'll be an impersonator.
What's going on?
Did I get the wrong person?
This isn't right.
There can't be such striking resemblance in this world.
The eighth prince looks exactly like Mo Lian Cheng.
I think...
Mo Lian Cheng probably came to Eastern Yue as well...
and became the eighth prince.
This won't do. I must ask him personally.
Ms. Tan Er.
If you get caught saying the prince's full name again,
you'll surely get punished again.
I don't care.
Mo Lian Cheng!
If it wasn't because of this stupid guy,
I wouldn't be pursued by two strange people.
I wouldn't fall from the cliff...
and come to a stupid place like Eastern Yue.
I'm reduced to a maid now...
all thanks to him!
I must find him...
in order to find my way back.
Ms. Tan Er.
Don't worry.
Your hands are for playing the zither,
writing poems and painting.
So, you must not do any of those dirty and tiring chores.
From now on, let me serve tea, chop wood and sweep the floor for you.
There's so much work to do?
This is unbelievable (zui).
Ms. Tan Er, you're a lady.
How can you get drunk (zui)?
Don't worry.
I won't get drunk.
I won't be drunk.
Jing Xin.
Thank you for helping me...
and taking care of me all this while.
I'm glad I've your company in this foreign land.
Let me tell you something.
I'm actually very strong.
I don't mind doing dirty chores at all.
From now on,
let's take care of each other.
From now on, you're my best friend.
Also,
stop calling me Ms. Tan Er.
Call me Xiao Tan.
Xiao Tan.
You knew I came in.
Why didn't you say anything?
Why would I...
let a brat bother me?
I'm looking for...
an old and nasty man called Liu Qian Shui.
He came from Xuanling Continent.
He came to Eastern Yue...
to find the destined master of the Soul Suppressing Orb.
In fact, he's in possession of...
a sacred instrument called the Flute of Departed Soul.
Who are you?
Where are you from?
You're wearing weird clothes.
How did you learn about my identity...
and my objective?
Do you know...
who the fated master of the Soul Suppressing Orb is?
If you want to know more,
do me a favour.
Help me to find a way to change my appearance.
It's not so easy to change one's appearance.
I shall excuse myself then.
Wait.
You just want to change your appearance, right?
No problem.
One more thing.
I want to know...
the current political situation.
Guess.
I only know a little.
It is said that...
Noble Consort Dugu is using witchcraft to bewitch the emperor...
and that the emperor's health condition...
has deteriorated greatly.
Looks like Eastern Yue is indeed in great danger.
My father's life might be at threat.
I can't leave everything behind...
and just take Tan Er back.
Now, I can only conceal my identity and plan carefully.
I've to protect Tan Er...
and eliminate Eastern Yue's threats at the same time.
In fact, my arrival...
has caused a lot of changes in Eastern Yue.
So, I've a chance to change the political situation...
and save Brother Yi Huai from his tragic death.
Young man, what are you thinking about?
Did you change your mind?
Of course not.
That's great.
Look at my place.
It's so beautiful.
No one will get bored of living here.
Why don't you stay with me?
On one hand,
you can relax under my care...
and on the other hand, you can tell me more about...
the destined master of the orb,
so that I'll be motivated to work for you.
Alright?
Okay.
What does this mean?
It means alright.
Two of that.
Young man.
I'll help you to find a way to change your appearance right away.
But, you must keep your promise...
and tell me the identity of the destined master of the orb.
I wonder if Tan Er is...
doing alright over there.
I need to help her as soon as possible.
I've to help Brother Yi Huai too.
The situation in Eastern Yue has changed greatly.
He'll surely be emotional.
I can't let him do something so foolish again.
What are you doing?
This must be your first time cleaning up the prince's study.
Let me tell you something.
The prince will come here in an hour's time.
Clean up the place quickly.
Otherwise, I won't forgive you easily.
Yes, Housekeeper Zhou.
Chief Housekeeper.
Yes, Chief Housekeeper.
That feels good.
Sir, you came so early.
I've a lot of work to do today.
So, I came a little earlier.
You may go back to your work.
Mo Lian Cheng, it really is you.
I thought I got the wrong person.
I can't believe you came to Eastern Yue as well.
Isn't she that crazy but interesting girl I ran into that day?
I can't believe she's in my household.
But, she's so presumptuous and rude.
Mo Lian Cheng, it's me.
I'm Qu Xiao Tan.
You're just a maid. How dare you address me by my full name!
Aren't you afraid of getting punished by me?
Sir, the empress dowager...
ordered you to meet her in the palace immediately.
Mo Lian Cheng!
How dare you!
Ms. Tan Er.
The prince can order to execute a maid anytime.
Please watch your manners.
Do you know the background of that maid?
She's Qu Family's second daughter...
and the woman Prince Yi Huai insists to marry...
and defied His Majesty's order for.
But, I heard she went crazy after her suicide attempt...
and even lost her memory.
In fact, she doesn't even remember Prince Yi Huai.
Why did Mo Lian Cheng act like he doesn't know me?
He was even so mean to me.
Could it be that...
I got the wrong person?
Is such striking resemblance possible?
Looks like I've to be extra careful in the future.
If I lose my life here,
I won't be able to go back and see my dad and mom.
What's going on?
I thought the prince left to meet the empress dowager.
Why is he suddenly here in different clothes?
Ms. Tan Er.
The prince can order to execute a maid anytime.
Please watch your manners.
Sir.
It's been some time since you came to my household.
Why is it that you don't even know the etiquette?
Tan Er.
I'm so glad that you're safe and sound.
I'm so glad.
I won't let you get into danger again.
I'll never leave you again.