Episode 11
Mr. Liu Shang.
Sir.
Is there any urgent matter?
I brought you some fine wine.
I wasn't aware that you were bathing.
You were clearly aware.
Breaking news.
Prince Lian Cheng clearly knew that Liu Shang was bathing.
Yet, he came in.
As expected, he has a special interest.
My BL soul has been ignited.
Sir.
Can I get dressed first...
and head to your study later?
I was rash.
Please proceed.
Why did you sigh?
You must have misheard me.
I've always had good hearing.
Should I retire?
I shall not be a bother.
Please have fun.
Stop right there.
You'll go back with me.
There's no hurry, Mr. Liu Shang.
Have some hot tea. Don't catch a cold.
Thank you for the concern.
Jing Xin, you're heaty.
You should eat less meat and have more vegetables.
You weren't there to see it.
It was too disgusting.
In my opinion,
even if Prince Lian Cheng isn't gay,
he'll surely have some special interests.
But, I can't be bothered.
Now, I'm just waiting for Prince Yi Huai to take me home.
But,
Prince Yi Huai might want to...
stay in Eastern Yue and continue to live as the eldest prince.
I must go home.
If he wants to stay, he can stay.
Ms. Tan Er.
You don't care about...
your relationship with Prince Yi Huai anymore?
Why are you calling me Ms. Tan Er again?
You're even so serious.
I...
Ms. Tan Er.
I'd like to tell you my honest feelings.
After you fell into the lake,
you lost your memory.
You started doing strange things.
But, you're much happier than before.
I'm happy for you.
But sometimes,
you seem like a stranger to me.
I can't seem to see the original you anymore.
This makes me feel indescribably worried.
Can you understand?
Jing Xin.
I really don't want to keep it from you anymore.
I'll tell you the truth.
I'm really not Qu Tan Er.
I don't belong to Eastern Yue either.
Who are you then?
You believe me?
I can't explain it either.
But, I feel like something's off.
I can't believe...
you don't even remember the bangle your mother gave you...
and the token of love Prince Yi Huai gave you.
Rather than loss of memory,
it's more like you're not Ms. Tan Er to begin with.
That feels more reasonable.
Although I don't quite understand your logic,
but I congratulate you, Jing Xin.
You've finally figured it out.
I'm indeed not Qu Tan Er.
I'm Qu Xiao Tan.
Where's Ms. Tan Er then?
How did you become Ms. Tan Er?
Calm down.
Let me put it this way.
I actually came from another time and space.
Or you can call it a parallel universe.
Because of a schizophrenic jerk I met,
someone pushed me into the sea.
I thought I would die.
To my surprise, when I woke up,
I found myself here.
As for Qu Tan Er,
I'm not sure either.
But,
I'm a victim too.
Are you saying that...
Ms. Tan Er can never come back?
Jing Xin.
Even if Qu Tan Er is gone,
you'll still have me, Qu Xiao Tan.
Don't worry.
I'll treat you well...
like Qu Tan Er.
I don't want that.
I don't need you to treat me well.
I just want Ms. Tan Er back.
Jing Xin!
Brother Lian Cheng, I can't believe this.
You actually peeped at him while he was bathing.
At first, I thought...
it's Ms. Tan Er you're interested in.
But now, it looks like...
the one you're interested in...
turns out to be Mr. Liu Shang.
I just wanted to confirm...
if he is hiding a secret.
Brother Lian Cheng, stop trying to cover up.
No wonder...
you wore such plain clothes days ago when you asked to...
meet me outside of my residence.
That was so much like Mr. Liu Shang's taste.
Then, you told me not to bring this matter up.
Now I know the reason.
What did you say?
I asked you to meet me outside?
Yes. It was just a few days ago.
I was so puzzled at that time.
I wondered why you were so cautious that...
you didn't even feel safe in my residence.
Jing Xuan, this is a serious matter.
Tell me clearly.
What did I say and do at that time?
Don't miss out any detail.
Why?
I only remember that it was several days ago.
We didn't talk about anything important.
I joked about you and Ms. Tan Er.
But, you looked like you didn't remember anything.
You even asked about the details.
I thought you were just playing dumb.
Then, I brought up the fact that you started liking...
steamed dumplings because of Ms. Tan Er.
You seemed a little shock after hearing that from me.
Then, you left in a hurry.
Before you left, you instructed me...
not to tell anyone about our meeting that day...
or bring up the matter before you.
Brother Lian Cheng, what's the matter?
Is there a problem?
Are you sure about that?
Brother Lian Cheng, how could I mistake someone else for you?
You were standing right before me.
That person's behaviour was completely identical to yours.
But, that wasn't me.
How can that be?
I don't believe it either. But, that really wasn't me.
Sir, do you still remember that...
Ms. Tan Er once went out without permission...
not long after she entered the household?
I do remember.
When we caught her that day,
she insisted that she went out upon your order.
Now that I think back...
Yes, you're right.
She wouldn't make up a lie that would be exposed right away.
Looks like Tan Er met this person as well.
If this is the case,
there's really someone impersonating you.
Indeed.
But, I've long heard of the art of disguise.
It can only fool people who don't know the person well.
If you couldn't tell...
I really can't figure it out.
What is the objective of...
his deliberate impersonation?
Regardless of his objective,
I can't tolerate him.
I must capture him...
to find out the truth.
But, we've no clue.
How do we capture him?
Who says we've no clue?
As the two of you said,
he's very concerned about somebody.
Why isn't Jing Xin back yet?
Looks like she's really angry this time.
They should just come up with set meals for the staff.
There are so many dining utensils to clean up. How troublesome.
Ms. Tan Er!
Why are you cleaning up personally?
As the female manager of this household,
I must do things personally...
to experience my subordinates' toil.
You just got promoted not long ago...
and you're starting to talk like an important person already.
So, you're doing this alone?
No one's helping you out?
No need to guess.
Jing Xin is away.
Where did she go?
When will she be back?
She won't be back so soon.
When did she leave?
Did she eat?
By the way, what's her favourite food?
Prince Jing Xuan.
Since when are you so concerned about Jing Xin?
You're still a boy and you want a date already?
What does that mean?
That means,
you two are too young.
This isn't the right age for dating.
How am I too young?
I'm old enough...
to have a son.
Fine.
Prince Jing Xuan.
What state affair do you wish to discuss with Jing Xin?
I know you all think that...
I'm a good-for-nothing.
Listen.
I'm helping Brother Lian Cheng with something important today.
When I'm done and the truth prevails,
you all will surely be surprised by me.
Really?
What important matter is it? Tell me.
Jing Xuan.
Don't you have an opera to watch?
It's going to start soon. Let's go.
Coming! I need to go.
Don't tell others about what I just told you.
Prince Lian Cheng is up to no good indeed.
I need to be careful today.
Otherwise, I might get into trouble for no reason at all.
She said she was in a hurry to shop for groceries.
She's clearly avoiding me. Jing Xin is...
Tan Er.
Sir.
You just...
Yes?
What did I just do?
He's at it again.
I've no time for this.
Nothing.
You're always acting weird anyway.
I'm too lazy to guess.
Acting weird?
You piqued my curiosity.
Tell me.
What did I do...
that made you think that I've been acting weird?
I surrender.
Why do you keep saying this today?
It's like you've endless questions.
Tell me then.
What did I say?
If you can't answer my question,
it proves that...
you don't take my words seriously.
I'll deduct your pay.
Sir, this isn't fun at all.
Besides, I really don't have the mood to play with you today.
Just deduct my allowance.
I'll take it as the price to pay for some peace.
What's wrong with Tan Er today?
Dear officers.
What brought you all over?
We came to arrest Qu Tan Er as ordered by Noble Consort Dugu.
What? But... No.
The prince is away.
I don't think it's a good idea...
to do this without his permission.
Those who go against the order shall be executed!
But I...
I...
Who are you guys?
Why are you arresting me?
Dear sir!
Save me, Prince Lian Cheng!
-Prince Lian Cheng! -Dear sir!
Come!
Inform the prince!
-Jing Xin. -Xiao Tan!
What happened?
What are you all doing?
Let go of her!
Jing Xin, find Prince Lian Cheng quickly.
He's the only one that can save me.
Stop!
It's the prince.
How audacious of you all!
How dare you seize my servant!
Is this a rebellion?
Jing Xin.
Am I seeing it right?
What's going on?
Why is Yu Hao attacking the prince?
Is Yu Hao...
rebelling?
Let's go! Hurry!
I dare you guys to seize the prince's servant! You...
Commander Yu, you came at the right time!
They are trying to arrest Xiao Tan!
Sir.
How come the prince came from another direction?
He even...
He even changed his clothes.
Sir.
I'm incompetent. He got away.
But, he's definitely still inside of the mansion...
as I've dispatched men...
to surround the entire mansion.
Seal off all exits immediately.
Don't even let a fly get out.
Yes.
After I left,
did anyone enter my room?
Sir, a servant saw Mr. Liu Shang...
entering your study to look for you.
But, he left after seeing that you were away.
Liu Shang?
Sir, I don't think...
Mr. Liu Shang would go to your study.
Because I went to him prior to this.
He's aware that you're away.
The prince is away?
Yes.
Prince Lian Cheng and Prince Jing Xuan just left.
Yu Hao, surround the Snow Court immediately.
I'd like to see...
how Mr. Liu Shang...
explains himself.
Yes.
Xiao Tan.
Do you think...
Mr. Liu Shang might be...
the person who impersonated Prince Lian Cheng?
He's the main suspect now.
This stupid weirdo.
I find him weird since the beginning.
Sir, I've sent my men to search all corners of the Snow Court.
Mr. Liu Shang is nowhere to be found.
Seal off the entire mansion then.
I'll make sure he can't escape.
Yes.
Sir.
What's with the commotion?
Is there an intruder?
There's been a huge commotion.
Yet, you're completely unaware of the situation.
Or is it because you were busy with something else?
Please forgive me.
You are right.
I was indeed busy with an important matter earlier.
Perhaps, I was too focused...
to notice what happened.
What is that important matter you were busy with?
I was asked to...
restore a painting for you.
Housekeeper Zhou.
Sir.
Is this true?
I deserve death.
While drying your treasured paintings today,
I accidentally stained one of your paintings.
I'm in charge of preserving...
and drying the prince's paintings in the library.
But, I accidentally dirtied...
a painting the prince painted personally.
Could it be that you want me to tell the prince that I did it?
I dare not. You've misunderstood.
Besides, the prince is currently away.
I just hope that...
you'll help me to restore the prince's painting,
considering my loyalty.
I believe...
Housekeeper Zhou didn't mean to dirty it.
Yes.
Actually, when I was restoring this painting of yours,
I was also...
awestruck by the beauty of this "Soaring Dragon in the Clouds".
I even acted on my own...
and brought it back to admire it thoroughly.
To my surprise, you caught me red-handed.
I'm ashamed.
Bootlicker.
Looks like...
I was overthinking.
Please forgive me.
Thank you for restoring my painting for me.
It's my responsibility to assist you.
Did I really wrong him?
Could it be that the impersonator is another person?
According to your previous deduction,
the impersonator is very likely a member of this household.
In fact, he has special feelings for Ms. Tan Er.
If we take what we saw today into consideration as well,
Liu Shang is the most suspicious one.
Yet, he has an alibi.
This is really strange.
Sir, apart from that, I have another concern.
Speak.
That impersonator seems to know my moves very well.
In fact, he seems to be fully aware of the flaws...
in my moves I developed when I trained with you...
during our childhood days.
Really?
But,
you just reminded me that...
when we were ambushed that day,
Mr. Liu Shang helped us out...
and his moves were indeed very similar to mine.
I agree.
Liu Shang...
is more than meets the eye.
Sit down.
Xiao Tan, are you alright?
That really scared me.
Did they bully you while I was away?
Are you injured?
They went too far.
They obviously used you as bait.
Jing Xin, you're the best.
You scared me too today.
If it wasn't for the close call today,
I'll really lose my only friend.
Jing Xin.
Actually, in my heart,
you're no longer just a friend.
After today's incident,
I've regarded you as my family member.
Jing Xin.
Don't be angry with me, alright?
Although I'm not Qu Tan Er,
if you don't mind,
can you treat me as your family member?
Xiao Tan.
I only realized today that...
I've actually...
already regarded you as...
my best friend I'll share my fate with.
I understand that...
you're not the one to be blamed for what happened to Ms. Tan Er.
Although you're not Ms. Tan Er,
your body belongs to her.
By protecting you,
I can protect Ms. Tan Er.
Xiao Tan.
Pan Er.
Brother Yi Huai.
Brother Yi Huai, you've come to visit me.
You still care for me, right?
Your family is not with you...
and Tan Er can't come.
So, I thought I should visit you on behalf of them.
You came to visit me...
only because...
I'm Qu Tan Er's sister.
Don't worry.
I'll find ways to save you.
I'll also help you to live on with another identity.
Don't get yourself involved in politics again.
No. This won't do.
My only wish in my life...
is to be with you, Brother Yi Huai.
If this wish cannot be realized,
it's meaningless for me to live on.
I've advised you many times.
Why can't you understand?
Tan Er is the only one I love.
I don't want to waste your time.
Let go. Goodbye.
You're the eldest daughter of Qu Family.
I can't believe you got yourself into this misery...
because of love.
Who are you?
Do not be afraid, Ms. Pan Er.
A friend of mine sent me to deliver a letter to you.
This letter represents me.
My child, Pan Er,
I've been working hard at the frontier...
in order to restore Qu Family's position.
Now, I'm ready to take action.
If you do as I instruct,
all our problems...
will be solved.
Your Highness.
The warden said...
Qu Pan Er requested to see you.
Qu Pan Er is a pawn I abandoned.
Why do you even need to ask me?
Your Highness is right.
By right, she's not worth your attention.
However...
Greetings, Your Highness.
You may all leave.
Yes.
Looks like I've indeed underestimated you.
Tell me.
Why is it that you know the language of my country...
and how did you learn that...
I intend to rebuild State of Yu?
Knowing the answers...
won't benefit Your Highness.
If Your Highness rescues me,
I will serve you...
and present the Soul Suppressing Orb...
to assist you.
Sir.
Mr. Liu Shang said that he will join you tomorrow.
He agreed right away?
As you expected,
he declined at first.
Mr. Liu Shang, you're in such a good mood.
What brought you over, Housekeeper Zhou?
The prince sent me to pass you a message.
He plans to go to the outskirts for an inspection tour tomorrow.
He wants to know if you would like to join him.
I'll pass.
Yes.
By the way, the prince said that...
if you're not joining him tomorrow,
he'll send another maid to serve you tomorrow.
Why?
The prince said that he plans to take Ms. Tan Er along...
to let her relax.
I shall not trouble you to assign another maid to serve me.
I'll join the prince.
It's not troublesome at all.
I said I'll go.
Alright. You may leave.
Yes.
Yu Hao.
Prepare for tomorrow's trip.
Sir, where do you want to go?
Anywhere will do as long as there's water.
Why?
By then,
the truth will prevail.
This place is so beautiful.
Ms. Tan Er, please be careful.
-There are fishes here! -Sir, this is actually...
an excursion for Ms. Tan Er and not an inspection tour.
So what?
If that's the case,
why did you order me to join you?
I didn't force you to come.
This flower is pretty. I like it.
Thank you, sir.
This flower...
really suits you.
If you like it,
pick one yourself next time.
Acting lovey-dovey in front of me?
How disgusting.
The prince said this flower suits me.
From now on, I'll be troubling him...
to get some of these flowers for me.
Here's one for you.
Mr. Liu Shang, I'm sorry.
I didn't mean it.
It's alright.
Let me help you.
Yu Hao.
Tell me honestly.
Is the prince the shy bottom...
or the dishonest top?
How is the prince shy?
What top?
Sir.
It's alright now.
Let me do it myself.
This ring...
My father granted me this ring.
I can't lose it.
Someone has to dive and recover it for me.
Yu Hao!
I can't swim.
Please forgive me.
I know you can swim.
You're lying.
Looks like only Tan Er or you...
-can help me. -I can't swim either.
Mr. Liu Shang, you won't say that...
you can't swim, right?
I remember that...
you grew up catching fishes in the river.
Sir, that ring...
Report!
Sir, the crook who impersonated you...
just appeared nearby your residence.
I'm trying to hunt him down in the city.
Please return to the city immediately to instruct us.
Yu Hao, return with me.
Yes.
I'll take Ms. Tan Er back.
Are you kidding me?
One day?
No way!
You don't have to look very alike.
You'll just have to look somewhat alike from a distance.
What are you saying?
If I agree to help you this time,
are you going to...
demand for Mo Jing Xuan's mask...
or Mo Yi Huai's mask next time?
Liu Qian Shui.
The other me...
used Tan Er to force me to go to the outskirts with him.
He must have set up a trap.
Moreover, judging from his recent behaviour,
he must have started suspecting my identity.
As such,
you must disguise as me tomorrow...
to clear my suspicion.
You're not plump like me.
How do I disguise as you?
It'll do as long as you don't let him come close.
What are you thinking about?
Who do you think...
is the person...
that impersonates the prince?
Could it be...
Are you worried about the impersonator?
No.
Right.
That's such a good ring.
How can we lose it like this?
Mr. Liu Shang!
Mo Lian Cheng?