Episode 5
Xiao Tan.
Your attitude changed too fast.
You were still condemning the prince not long ago.
But now, you're trying to please him with this soup.
I've no choice but to give in...
because I need to survive in his household.
I'm depending on him now.
I can't leave this place any time soon.
I've offended the prince many times.
It's time I fawn over him.
This way, I won't have a hard time in this household.
The prince just came back injured from a hunt...
and this is the perfect opportunity.
I do know how to gauge the situation.
But, crucian carp soup is the one that promotes wound healing.
Why are you using pig trotters and soybean soup?
You don't know.
Pig trotters are rich in collagen...
which can heal wounds...
and nourish the skin.
Sir, Hermit Liu Shang requests to see you.
Greetings, Prince Lian Cheng.
I've long heard of the exceptionally handsome...
and talented Hermit Liu Shang.
I am honoured to meet you today.
Sir, you are charismatic, ambitious,
calm, low-profile and wise.
You are the admirable one.
I'm flattered.
I tried to seek your enlightenment several times.
But, you were travelling and nowhere to be found.
Are you here today...
because you have an answer for me?
Judging from the recent astronomical phenomena,
this sudden change in Eastern Yue's political situation...
will surely lead to bloodshed.
Although I am incompetent,
I wish to do my part to help as well.
Please come to my study for further discussion.
After you, sir.
Xiao Tan.
Prince Lian Cheng must be having an important discussion.
So, why don't we come again with the soup next time?
Alright. Let's go.
Isn't this Brother Lian Cheng's arrow fletching?
Why is it with you?
It's been some time since I came to Eastern Yue.
I concealed my identity...
to secretly observe the situation in Eastern Yue.
When I found out that Wei Zong Heng stole...
your arrow fletching,
I discovered Wei Zong Heng's scheme.
So, I went to the hunting ground ahead of everyone to prepare.
I secretly monitored the men sent by Wei Zong Heng.
After they took action, I shot another arrow.
As it was an emergency,
I had no choice but to injure you.
Thank you for your brilliant assistance...
that saved me from Wei Zong Heng's scheme.
You're welcome.
In this case, we can make use of Wei's attempt to frame you...
to bring down Noble Consort Dugu.
Father is guarding against me.
At a time like this, I can't be rash.
I'll still have to wait patiently for a good opportunity.
Wei Zong Heng and Noble Consort Dugu are currently...
favoured and trusted by His Majesty.
If you investigate any further,
His Majesty will surely suspect your intention...
and feel even more threatened.
As such, we must wait patiently for a good opportunity.
You are a careful man indeed.
I'm a little too rash.
For Brother Lian Cheng to win the position of the crown prince,
we'll only need to watch out for Noble Consort Dugu...
and Wei Zong Heng's conspiracies.
It's not that easy to obtain...
the position of the heir to the throne.
I'll also need to gain the support of the ministers.
Sir, on top of guarding against Noble Consort Dugu,
you'll also need to gain the support of the ministers.
We share the same thoughts.
I study a little astrology.
I foresee that the worst flood of the decade will strike soon.
If you take preventive measures...
and send food to the disaster zones,
you'll surely earn the support of the good officials in the court...
and gain an advantage in winning the position of the crown prince.
You are right.
However,
I'm still concerned about whether...
the flood will really happen or not.
Sir, you don't have to worry about that.
Do not miss this opportunity to obtain an achievement.
You've done so much to help me.
I'd like to offer 10,000 taels of gold...
to recruit you as my advisor.
Sir, I'm just a commoner.
I don't need so much wealth.
Why don't you just lend me a guest room...
for me to stay,
so that we can discuss matters conveniently?
If you're willing to stay in my residence,
of course I'll be glad.
Thank you, sir.
However, there is one thing I don't understand yet.
Why did you choose me?
Sir, do you remember that...
over a decade ago, you once...
saved a drowning child at the south of the city?
You were the child I saved?
After you rescued me,
I met an eminent old master by chance...
and was fortunate enough to receive his tutelage.
There's actually a backstory between the two of you.
Sir, there is a hot spring in Mount Yumen in the outskirts.
The water is very effective in healing external injuries.
You should give it a try.
Thank you for the recommendation.
I shall excuse myself.
Brother Lian Cheng.
Mr. Liu Shang is brave and clever at the same time.
He's indeed as gifted as rumoured.
This man can always read my mind.
Sir.
Mr. Liu Shang claimed that he's assisting you...
in order to repay you.
But, I think...
this man is a little strange.
I'm a person that dislikes physical contact.
That was a gesture to express my sincerity.
Yet, he dodged.
Brother Lian Cheng, what are you thinking about?
Nothing.
It's just that Liu Shang...
is very suspicious indeed.
I'll test him in the future.
Your art of disguise is superb indeed.
I only put in two...
No. That's a mistake.
I only put in two-tenth of effort.
I'm warning you.
You must not let this mask touch water.
Otherwise, it'll fall off easily.
Don't you have better silica gel?
Silica gel?
What is that?
Alright. Never mind that.
Young man.
It's time you fulfill your promise.
Who exactly are you?
How come you know so much about Eastern Yue?
Also,
who is the destined master of the Soul Suppressing Orb?
You may pay attention to the stars.
When Mars is near Antares,
that's when you'll meet the destined master of the orb.
Young man, are you trying to trick me?
Tell me the identity of the destined master of the orb.
Otherwise,
I...
I'll destroy this mask.
I don't mind.
If you destroy this mask,
I'm afraid you'll never know...
the identity of the destined master of the Soul Suppressing Orb.
You...
Does your family know how naughty you are?
As for...
why I know so many things,
looks like...
you're not interested to know anymore.
No. I'm interested.
Tell me quickly.
Tell me.
I once spent a lot of time with you.
Of course I know...
your identity.
As for my identity,
I'm also the eighth prince of Eastern Yue.
I'm the future Prince Lian Cheng.
Because of a split in time and space,
I came to the present day...
which is Eastern Yue a few years back...
and ran into the me in this period.
That means, there are two of me in Eastern Yue now.
Are you telling the truth?
If you're not lying to me,
that's too incredible.
You're saying that...
due to some kind of strange natural phenomenon,
the future you returned to the present by chance.
Yet, instead of disappearing because of overlapping existence,
you co-exist with the other you.
This is too unbelievable.
This world is full of incredible things indeed.
I have another question.
Why is it that when I touched Prince Yi Huai and my other self,
my hand experienced a kind of electric shock...
and shivered uncontrollably?
Why?
Looks like there's no chemistry between us.
According to what you said,
you came from the future.
That means, you don't belong to this time and space.
Based on the law of the Productive and Diminish Cycle,
two same person cannot co-exist completely.
That's why...
you felt an electric shock when you touched your other self.
This might be a warning against a forbidden act.
So, you should avoid touching anyone from your family for now.
General Wei, what's your explanation?
Please calm down, Your Highness.
Someone snuck into the hunting ground...
and I failed to foresee that.
I suspect that...
it was Liu Shang,
Prince Lian Cheng's new advisor...
who ruined our plan.
I've heard of Liu Shang as well.
It is said that he is exceptionally clever.
Now that he is serving Prince Lian Cheng,
Prince Lian Cheng will become a bigger threat to us.
Look at these flowers!
These flowers are like my life!
You...
I haven't even hit you! Why are you dodging?
You... Get lost!
Is this really my flower?
Housekeeper Zhou.
Call me Chief Housekeeper! You...
Chief Housekeeper.
Mr. Liu Shang.
I thought you said you'll move in a few days later.
How come you came so soon?
I've an important matter to discuss with the prince.
Is the prince around?
Mr. Liu Shang, you came at the wrong time.
The prince and Chief Yu...
just left 15 minutes ago.
They went to the hot spring in Mt. Yumen to treat their injuries.
Alright then.
Mr. Housekeeper.
How come your flower...
Speaking of these flowers...
Look, Mr. Liu Shang.
These flowers are my life.
Whenever they blossom,
I'll feel so happy.
But, look at what they did to them.
Mr. Liu Shang, I...
Mr. Liu Shang!
Mr...
General Wei.
You need to think of a solution as soon as possible.
Your Highness.
I have a plan. We can make use of someone.
We can make use of Prince Yi Huai...
to get rid of Prince Lian Cheng.
Tell me more.
Prince Yi Huai and Qu Family's Qu Tan Er...
are childhood sweethearts.
They are very close.
After the fall of Qu Family,
Qu Tan Er became a slave in Prince Lian Cheng's household.
We can make use of Qu Tan Er...
to sow discord between Prince Yi Huai and Prince Lian Cheng.
By then,
we can sit back and let them fight.
Once Prince Lian Cheng falls out of power,
we'll just have to clean up the mess.
By then, Eastern Yue will belong to Your Highness.
Summon Qu Pan Er.
Yes, Your Highness.
Greetings, Ms. Pan Er.
Jing Xin said she bullied the real Qu Tan Er a lot.
She must be up to no good today.
What brought you over?
We're sisters.
Of course I'm here to visit you.
I heard you're doing well in Prince Lian Cheng's household.
You've even become a female official.
Of course.
I'm Qu Xiao Tan.
I can easily rise to the position of an official.
Noble Consort Duty treats me well too.
Look at this bangle.
It's a gift from Her Highness.
I heard it's a tribute from Xiyue.
Look at the colour and veins.
This must be incredibly valuable.
This is why it's always a bad idea to compare.
Why is it that we don't have a good superior like this?
Qu Tan Er!
How dare you break...
the bangle gifted by Noble Consort Dugu!
Do you know what you're guilty of?
I already passed it to you.
How did it fall?
Who's making a ruckus here...
and ruining my afternoon nap?
What happened?
Housekeeper Zhou.
Chief Housekeeper.
Qu Tan Er is audacious.
She broke a bangle gifted by Noble Consort Dugu.
What?
Oh no.
This is terrible.
Qu Tan Er.
You've always been audacious.
Today, you actually...
broke a jade bangle gifted by Noble Consort Dugu!
You...
I must punish you properly!
Qu Pan Er, you framed me.
You framed me!
Qu Tan Er.
On top of breaking Noble Consort Dugu's bangle,
you deny your mistake!
I'm going to teach you a good lesson today!
Ms. Pan Er, be careful.
Ms. Pan Er, stand up.
This is my household.
You're in no position to punish anyone here.
Qu Tan Er is a female supervisor in my household.
She's my servant.
If you dare to touch her again,
I won't spare you easily.
Sir.
Qu Tan Er is audacious.
She broke a bangle gifted by Noble Consort Dugu.
She should be punished.
Housekeeper Zhou.
Sir.
This jade bangle...
has neat fractures.
It doesn't look like it broke because of a natural fall.
It looks more like it was deliberately chopped.
If you don't agree,
I can order the jade expert in the palace to examine it.
However, once the truth prevails,
you will be guilty of false accusation.
Sir.
I...
I was just joking with my sister.
Maybe I broke this bangle myself.
It's not Qu Tan Er's fault.
You wretched girl!
How dare you wrongly accuse me!
Do you have any conscience at all?
Qu Pan Er.
I'll let this slide today.
However, if...
you come to my place with your little tricks...
and bully my servant again,
I won't spare you easily.
Let me warn you.
If you choose to help another...
over your own sister,
you will definitely get yourself into deep trouble one day.
Housekeeper Zhou.
Yes.
As the housekeeper of my household,
you should take good care of the members of this household.
If you can punish a female supervisor...
without finding out the truth,
you're not qualified to be the housekeeper!
Convey my order.
Everyone in this household...
must respect Qu Tan Er and treat her well.
Yes.
Go.
Escort Qu Pan Er.
Ms. Pan Er.
-Qu Pan Er! -Xiao Tan.
-You... -Tan Er.
Come with me.
Stop right there.
Give me the letter of divorce!
I'm not satisfied.
Mo Lian Cheng! You scoundrel!
How dare you cheat me!
Is this guy in love?
What a creepy smile.
Come here and help me to get changed.
This prince is the weirdest guy in history.
It's still daytime and he wants to change his clothes.
Take off my belt.
Pervert!
How dare you!
How dare you speak so rudely to me!
Scoundrel.
How dare you kiss me!
But, he's quite good at kissing.
I actually enjoyed it a little.
What's going on?
Do you have a man you like?
Did he confess to you?
Don't tell me he wants to woo me.
Looks like I'm still very attractive.
Sir.
There was a guy who courted me.
He did confess to me.
But,
I wasn't sure about my feelings yet.
Is he good-looking?
He's very, very handsome.
I'll give him a rating of 9/10.
But,
he's not as handsome as you.
You're 10/10.
10/10.
It's getting late. You may leave.
Keep this in mind.
From this moment onwards, don't bring up the fact that...
we met today in front of me.
Otherwise, you'll get punished.
Got it?
The element of your Kan'gong is water.
There's a lot of vertical lines in your Kan'gong.
That means, there's a lot of water.
Abundance of water symbolizes abundance of romantic love.
You'll meet the man in your dreams in this period.
In fact, he's a guy from a rich family.
Not bad!
Xiao Tan, drink some water.
Jing Xin, I'll let you skip the queue.
Tell me your birthday.
The 9th of the 6th lunar month.
The 6th lunar month is July.
Since it's July, you're Cancer...
or Leo.
You're gentle and hardworking.
You'll obviously make a good wife and mother.
This is enough to prove that...
you're Cancer.
Your future husband is so lucky to have you.
Xiao Tan.
It's my turn!
One by one please.
Don't be impatient. Stay orderly.
On the 15th of the 8th lunar month,
walk 50 steps southwards from the south gate of this mansion.
You'll just have to wait there quietly...
and you'll meet the fated one.
That sounds so magical.
It's not that I want to complain,
but you Earth Signs are too hesitant.
If you like someone, tell him.
Why do you have to cry and wail all the time?
That's right.
Xiao Tan.
I wish we can have fun like this every day.
Unfortunately, Housekeeper Zhou wouldn't let us.
What do you think is Housekeeper Zhou's sign?
Housekeeper Zhou?
He's not any of the 12 astrological signs.
He's an independent sign...
called Jerk.
I think Qu Family's housekeeper...
is also a Jerk.
Xiao Tan, do you remember...
how we pranked that guy when we were still little?
We put chilli into his tea cup.
He was so angry that he yelled for so long in the courtyard.
What are you saying?
Xiao Tan.
Check mine.
My birthday is the 6th of the 6th lunar month.
How come Xiao Tan...
doesn't even remember what happened in the past?
You'll be having relationship problems lately.
But, don't worry.
You'll be very lucky with money.
Go northwards and you'll find a gambling house.
Place a few bets today...
and perhaps, you'll win a lot of money.
Is everything fine here?
Is the room alright?
If you need anything,
just tell my housekeeper.
Thank you for the concern.
Everything's fine.
But, I don't have anyone managing my place for me.
I'd like to borrow your female supervisor for that.
Is that alright?
Why did he specifically choose Qu Tan Er?
What is his objective behind this?
Sir.
Although Qu Jiang Lin has been exiled,
the political situation is still unpredictable.
This female supervisor is Qu Jiang Lin's second daughter.
I'd like to ask her about Qu Jiang Lin's situation.
We need to plan ahead.
Why is it that he can always read my mind?
Sir.
Sir?
Would you agree to my request?
I will instruct Tan Er to do so.
Thank you, sir.
Wei Zong Heng and Noble Consort Dugu...
will not give up so easily.
Whenever you head out,
you must take extra precautions.
Of course.
You are exceptionally clever.
But, I hope that you will also be loyal.