[ Episode 3 ]
What was your name again?
My name is Jing Xin.
Jing Xin. Bring me a mirror.
Yes.
I also make my living with my face. I can't look too awful!
Miss, a mirror.
What is this? It's not clear at all!
It would be so great if there was a double front camera and Photoshop.
Miss, you don't even recognize me anymore!
Why are you crying?
I should be the one crying!
Calm down. Calm down.
Only when I am full and energetic I can survive.
I am the Queen of Realtors! I'm not afraid of any obstacle!
Miss. You cannot marry the 1st Prince now,
but he truly loves you!
No matter what Miss Pan'er tries, she won't succeed.
Besides, you were very sick just now. First Madam can't do anything to you for now.
I know you've been mistreated by Lady Pan'er and First Madam since childhood.
Master has always favored them too!
Ninth Madam has no standing either.
I also know how much you have suffered,
but even so, you cannot choose suicide! You still have me!
That's such a complicated web of relationships!
Then... that old geezer is my dad?
That girl who isn't even a third as pretty as me...
No! She's not even 1/10th as pretty as me. She's Qu Pang'er? (Pang=fat)
She's Qu Pan'er.
The situation now is...
not only do I have a First Madam as a stepmom,
I even have a half-sister with the same father. I'm in a very melodramatic love triangle.
What a big drama!
Jing Xin! Since I am the Second Miss of the Qu family, do I have unlimited wealth
and a lot of real estate? And when I buy luxury goods, I won't even need to blink my eyes?
Miss, you were born of a concubine. Your daily necessities are not lacking,
but how would you have the money for any sort of land?
My illusion of being rich and beautiful has been completely busted!
Then... who is the most handsome man in Dong Yue?
How handsome is he? Tell me.
Miss! You are an unmarried girl! How could you ask something like that?
What's wrong with just talking about it?
No one will know besides us! I won't tell anyone! Besides,
an elegant man with a good figure is the dream of every woman.
The man that everyone secretly admits is the most handsome is the 8th Prince.
But in my opinion, it is the 1st Prince who has the most graceful bearing and most outstanding character.
After all, your taste is the best!
But you must not let Master and Madam hear about this!
Or else, you'll get another beating again!
Why did I end up here in Dong Yue? It would have been better to just give me a dog leash. (meaning to die)
Dog leash? Dog leash...
Dog leash...
No, I can't stay here and have people bully me.
If I do I might even lose my life!
Miss! Is this what you wanted?
Why did you bring this dog leash to me?
Didn't you just mention this? You probably need it for something.
Jing Xin, since I have no money, no car, or a house,
- I should at least have some pretty outfits, right? -Yes!
- Go get them then. - Yes.
It seems that I have to get myself out of here by climbing over the wall!
Miss! What are you going to do?
Jing Xin! I'll be honest with you. I don't belong in Dong Yue, I must leave!
Miss! You must not leave. You cannot leave here!
Cut the crap!
Jing Xin! Go and get a ladder for me!
- We don't have ladders! - No ladders?
Your fire protection equipment is way too lacking! You don't even have a fire escape ladder!
Forget it! I can get out by myself too!
Miss! Miss!
You just got better! What if something happens to you again?
You've never done something so dangerous before, much less climbing such a high wall!
Miss, I'm begging you!
- Don't leave! - Jing Xin!
You just got better! If anything happens to you, what will I do?
You're underestimating me!
When I was a realtor,
my clients often didn't often leave a key for me! I always climbed the wall to get in!
Not only when I was wearing flats! Even if I was wearing killer heels, I could still get in by climbing over!
Miss! You really can't leave! If you leave,
then Master will beat me to death!
Then just let him!
Why does this all sound so familiar?
- Who cares? Escaping is more important! - Miss!
Miss! Hurry and come down. You might slip!
Miss!
Oh, no! It's really high up!
I've been a real estate agent for such a long time and have gone over numerous walls.
I'm full of experience! Would I be afraid of this?
♫ The fruit of the world's karma suddenly descends from the heavens ♫
♫ which has been confusing to people ♫
♫ Heart fluttering is the prettiest moment ♫
♫ Infatuation is to float into a whirlpool ♫
♫ From removing the estrangement to degenerate willingly ♫
That was so easy! There isn't even a single security guard!
The security of this Qu Manor is terrible.
I've got to find a way to escape quickly!
This girl... is quite interesting!
Young man, has there been any strange natural events in Dong Yue recently?
For example, any changes in the magnetic field due to a massive thunderstorm or strange looking clouds?
Older brother, have you seen any strange natural events in Dong Yue recently?
For example, a massive thunderstorm?
Pretty lady, have you seen any strange natural events in Dong Yue recently?
For example... something like a change in magnetic fields due to a massive thunderstorm?
Also, strangely shaped clouds? Have you seen any?
Totally mad!
Prince this is the Royal Command Token that can command the Embroidered Pavilion Agents.
Prince.
The forces of the Embroidered Pavilion has been deployed all over the kingdom. They are able to do and know anything.
Now that we have them. Should we actively make our move?
Now, there are many people vying for the throne.
Royal Father is already being suspicious. I will just carry on with my carefree and easy-going life
and wait for a window of opportunity.
There were no natural events!
But this place is quite festive!
A sugar figure?
Boss, you're not bad!
Miss, one coin for each.
One coin?
Boss, I didn't bring any money. How about this?
I'll perform my personally created da-- martial arts!
♫ Eat a candied man and dance ♫
♫ Who knows that little lady also has a hard life ♫
♫ Living a short period of spring days, but full of wasted time ♫
Let's dance! ♫ The next moment toiling in this earthly world to make a living ♫
♫ If I'm given a choice ♫
♫ In what manner will my life be better ♫
♫ For both, I still must go through several hardships and not show any weakness ♫
♫ I must meet a almighty prince to conquer me ♫
♫ Please, please, I hope that life won't be perplexing ♫
♫ A vast land, but don't bear too much greed ♫
♫ Please, please, the sun and moon are like a shuttle (time flies) ♫
♫ Make great us of the time and just live a happy life ♫
♫ Live a happy life, live a happy life ♫
With the time warp this time, I returned to Dong Yue in the 15th year of Yuan Ning.
I've also run into myself from the past.
Why did that person from a moment ago look so familiar?
What's going on?
Go! Hurry!
Kneel down!
What Royal rule did they break?
Kneel down!
Qu Jiang Ling, accept the Royal Edict.
[ As decreed by the King, Minister Qu Jianglin of the Ministry of Revenue ]
[ has been negligent in his duty, used his position for personal gain, and corrupted and abused the law.]
[ His crimes cannot be spared. Starting from today, he is stripped of his position and will be exiled.]
[ All family possessions are to be confiscated and put in the Royal Treasury. Since no females can become officials,]
[ the Eldest Daughter, Qu Pan'er, will be taken into Royal Consort Dugu's palace.]
[ Second Daughter Qu Tan'er will be taken into the 8th Prince's manor as a maid! ]
What happened?
Aren't you the Second Daughter of the Qu family? Why are you out here?
Come!
What are you doing? Don't pull on me! Be more civil!
General, this is the Second Daughter of the Qu family.
A guilty slave, kneel down!
Kneel down!
What's going on?
We're not really getting locked up in prison, are we?
You and I... are to be taken to the 8th Prince Manor as servants.
What?!
I haven't even been the Second Young Miss for a hot minute!
Now I've fallen down to being a maid for someone else?!
General Wei.
Did you find the Soul Suppressing Orb?
Why did things change at Qu Manor? Why wasn't Tan'er engaged to the 'me' of this time?
Did my arrival here set off a butterfly effect
which led to multiple changes in Dong Yue?
The General Wei of the past only cared about war. He never intervened in Palace politics.
Now, he is involved at the center of the power struggle.
It seems like many things have already changed in Dong Yue. The situation is not clear yet.
I cannot act rashly. I must plan for the long run.
It's good for Tan'er to be in the 8th Prince Manor for now.
At least, she will be safe. I'll be able pull away to investigate the situation in Dong Yue, too.
First, you cannot talk loudly or discuss gossip inside the manor.
Second, when you sweep the floors, you must not leave a single speck of dust.
- Fourth-- - Third!
- Fourth... -Third!
It's fourth if I say it's the fourth!
Third, everyone must be attentive in remembering this.
That is, when you see me from now on, you must call me Butler Zhong.
Come, everyone say it once.
- Butler Zhong! - Butler Zhong!
It sounds so nice!
Your Highness!
Butler Zhong. This--
Your Highness!
Mo Lian Cheng?!
Mo Lian Cheng! It's me! Mo Lian Cheng!
Is His Highness's name something a maid like you can say?!
We all know His Highness!
He's my boyfriend!
What boy friend?!
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Miss, this isn't Qu Manor.
From now on, you cannot act rashly anymore.
Sweeping the ground is a light punishment. If you offend the butler again,
you might even be spanked!
Jing Xin, say... is the person we saw during the day really the 8th Prince?
Of course! Who would pretend to be the 8th Prince?
What's going on? Did I see things wrong?
That's not right. There can't be that big of a coincidence!
But the 8th Prince and Mo Lian Cheng look exactly the same!
I think that Mo Liang Cheng came to Dong Yue too and became the 8th Prince!
No! I must go and ask him!
Miss! If you say the 8th Prince's name again, you might be punished again!
I insist on saying his name! Mo Lian Cheng, Mo Lian Cheng, Mo Lian Cheng!
If not for that stupid Mo Lian Cheng, why would I suddenly be targeted by two random people,
fall off a cliff, and end up here?!
It's his fault I became a maid, too!
I must find him! Only then can I find my way back!
Miss. Don't worry.
Your hands are for playing the zither, writing poems, and painting.
So, you cannot do any of these dirty and tiring chores!
From now on, let me serve the tea, split the wood, and sweep the floor!
There are that many chores?!
Such a torment.
Miss! You are a girl! How can you get drunk? (Torment and drunk sound similar in Chinese)
Don't worry! I won't get drunk! I'm not drunk!
Jing Xin. Thank you for helping me for this long.
In this unfamiliar place, I'm glad I have you.
I'm telling you! Actually, I'm very strong! I'm not afraid of doing dirty chores.
From now on, let's take care of each other!
From now on, you are my best friend!
Also, don't call me "Miss" from now on. Call me Xiao Tan.
Hmm! Xiao Tan!
Hmm!
You knew I came in. Why aren't you saying anything?
You are a kid. Are you worthy of my efforts?
I'm looking for an old kid named Liu Qian Shui.
He came from the Magical Spirit Land to find the holder of the Soul Suppressing Orb.
Also, you even own a magical weapon called the Wandering Soul Flute.
Who are you? Where are you from?
You are d-dressed so strangely!
Aish! How do you know who I am?
Also, you know what I want to do too!
Do you know who the holder of the Soul Suppressing Orb is?
If you want to know more, do one thing for me first.
Find a way to change my face.
Face changing... is not that simple!
Then I'll take my leave.
Don't, don't, don't!
Isn't it just about the changing face technique? We can discuss it.
There is one more thing. I want to know what is happening in Court right now.
Just... Guess!
I also know just a bit.
Rumors say that Royal Consort Dugu employed witchcraft to bewitch the Emperor.
The King's health is getting worse than before.
It seems that the current Dong Yue is indeed in danger. Royal Father's life may be at risk.
I cannot throw everything away and take Tan'er back alone.
I can only hide my identity and plan in detail.
I need to ensure that Tan'er is safe and eliminate the troubles here in Dong Yue.
And my arrival has led to the many changes in Dong Yue.
Then I must be the one to change things and keep First Royal Brother from dying.
Brat! What are you thinking about? Did you change your mind again?
Of course not.
That's great! Look at my tiny courtyard.
It has such enchanting scenery. Anyone who stays here would want more time in it.
I think you can just live here!
On the one hand, I can be at ease if I see you.
On the other hand, you can tell me more about the orb holder!
This way, I have the motivation to work for you! How about it?
Okay!
W-What does that mean?
It means fine.
Two of them then!
Brat, I'll research the face changing for you,
but you must keep your word and tell me who the holder of the Soul Suppressing Orb is!
I wonder how Tan'er is doing at 8th Prince Manor.
I must help her quickly!
And Royal Brother... things have changed a lot in Dong Yue.
Naturally, his emotional state won't be calm or at ease either.
I cannot let him act foolishly again!
What are you doing? What are you doing?
It's your first time sweeping the Prince's study, right?
Let me tell you.
His Highness is coming to the study in an hour.
You had better work hard to clean it up quickly!
Or else, I will not spare you lightly!
Yes, Butler Zhou.
Butler Zhong!
Yes! Butler Zhong!
It sounds so nice!
Your Highness, you've come already!
I have many affairs to attend to today, so I came earlier.
Go back to your work.
Mo Lian Cheng! It really is you! I thought I saw wrong!
I can't believe that you came to Dong Yue too?!
Isn't this the girl who was on the street,
acting crazily but in an interesting way?
She ended up in my manor?
She's so rude and without discipline!
Mo Lian Cheng! It's me, it's me! I'm Qu Xiao Tan!
How dare a little maid like you say my name directly?!
Are you not afraid that I'll punish you?
Your Highness, the Dowager Queen has given an order.
She has summoned you to see her in the Palace immediately!
Mo Lian Cheng!
How dare you!
Miss Tan'er. To sentence a maid to death,
is easy for His Highness. Please take care of yourself.
Do you know... where that little maid came from?
She's the Second Daughter of the Qu family.
She is also the girl that the 1st Prince insisted on marrying to the extent of disobeying a Royal edict.
But I heard that she suffered a mental breakdown after jumping into the river.
She lost her memory and even forgot who the 1st Prince was!
Why won't Mo Lian Cheng admit he knows me?
And he acted so mean!
Could it be that I got it wrong?
Are there really people who look that similar?
♫ Time is like a shuttle which just passed by but comes back right away ♫
♫ Feeling is like silk that we're unaware of how entangled it has become ♫
It seems that I have to be more careful. If I get killed here,
how can I go home to see my parents?
♫ It's hard to entrust this love-sickness to someone ♫
♫ Idling and circling around, It then was too late to pluck the dawn blossoms by dusk ♫
♫ Searching and looking, living as if intoxicated or dreaming for another lifetime ♫
♫ Do you still remember our past lifetime's promise? ♫
What's going on? Didn't the Prince go to the Palace to see the Queen Dowager?
How did he change his clothes so quickly and appear back here?
Miss Tan'er, for His Highness to sentence a maid to death,
it is easy for him. Please take care of yourself.
Your Highness.
You've been here for some time already.
Why don't you know your manners?
Tan'er. I'm so glad you're okay.
It's so great. I won't put you in danger again. I won't leave you again either.
♫ Do you still remember our past lifetime's promise? Wanted to say them but can't put out any words ♫
♫ I hate that when we meet, we won't recognize each other ♫
♫ I'm willing to become that extremely hopeful bluestone ♫
♫ With your name seal carved into my heart ♫
♫ With your name seal carved into my heart Turn back to be a butterfly inside a sealed cocoon ♫
♫ which cannot be cut but is mingled, forever and ever. ♫
♫ Which cannot be cut but is mingled, forever and ever. ♫