Episode Guide
Episode 1: Lin Ru Lan's love affair ended at the Yanyu Tower.
Seven years ago, inside the Yanyu Tower, the entire mansion was filled with joy at the prospect of seeing Mr. Wu. After a long absence, everyone eagerly anticipated his personally painted artwork. Lin Ru Lan (played by Hu Yi Xuan) was splitting silk threads, while Meng Wan (played by Wu Qian) was engaged in needlework. As they worked, Gao Cheng Cheng, a passing embroiderer, playfully nudged Meng Wan's arm, causing her embroidery to unravel, accompanied by mocking remarks. Unable to tolerate this, Lin Ru Lan stood up and chased after Gao Cheng Cheng, demanding an apology. However, Gao Cheng Cheng refused to back down until she was coerced by Mr. Wu himself. >>read more
Episode 2: Xu Niang Zi, upon entering the Duke's residence, Meng Wan begins her revenge plan.
Seven years later, Meng Wan woke up from a nightmare, only to receive the news of Big Niang Zi Man Shu's passing. Meng Wan dressed herself and went to Big Niang Zi's room to assess the situation. Lord Xu Zhiyang, the master of the Xu Mansion, sat by the bedside with tears in his eyes. Last night, only Meng Wan had visited Man Shu's room before her death, but Man Shu had only advised Meng Wan to take care of the master in the future. To fulfill Man Shu's final wish, Xu Zhiyang appointed Meng Wan as the mistress of the Xu family's residence. >>read more
Episode 3: Ru Lan plans to sue her mentor, Wu Lian.
Seven years ago, Liu, the head of the constables, led a search of Ding Ru's room, but only took away a hairpin from the table. He then went to Wu Lian's room without revealing anything, claiming that he had divined that Ding Ru's death was not an accident but instead the result of some misfortune or injustice. Wu Lian tried to change the subject, but Liu brought the conversation back. Unable to do otherwise, Chen Mo Mo bribed Liu with a large sum of money, and all of this was heard clearly by Meng Wan, who was hiding behind the door. >>read more
Episode 4: Liu, the cripple, disguised himself to perform a play as the noble consort.
Seven years later, Liu, the head constable, completed his seven-year prison sentence. After taking a bath, he was met by the prefect and other officials outside, begging Liu Xin not to blame himself. After all, it was Liu Xin who had provoked someone he shouldn't have back then. Liu Xin, carrying the pearl hairpin that had been with him all along, wanted to leave, but was halted by the prefect. The prefect asked Yang, the military officer, to change Liu Xin's identity and provide him with a clean household registration. Liu Xin was then assigned a position at the Xunzhou yamen. However, Liu Xin refused all the help from the prefect and left the prison limping. >>read more
Episode 5: Lin Ru Lan angrily beats the drum of injustice.
Lin Ru Lan happily waits at the door for Constable Liu, her face filled with innocence as she claims to have witnesses. She believes that with the testimonies, the yamen will accept her case. Constable Liu is genuinely reluctant and advises Lin Ru Lan to give up and go home to live a peaceful life. However, Lin Ru Lan insists on seeking justice before being able to live a good life. Outside Huaizhou Prefecture, Lin Ru Lan, unwilling to give up, beats the drum of seeking justice. >>read more
Episode 6: Liu San Niang seduced the wealthy Mr.Gui
At the Ningguo Mansion, Wu Lian gathered with Meng Wan and Lady Ningguo. There was an unmistakable killing intent in Meng Wan's eyes. Upon returning to Yan Yu Lou, Wu Lian took out the painting of the group photo from years ago and carefully pondered over it. She couldn't shake the feeling that there were intricate connections between Meng Wan and Xu Yuan Wai's eldest daughter, Niang Zi. Wu Lian commanded her subordinates to investigate the whereabouts of Niang Zi from the Xu Yuan Wai family. >>read more
Episode 7: Wu Niang Zi took in a concubine for her husband.
The case of Lin Ru Lan accusing Wu Lian of defilement still requires investigation. The constables were ordered to take Lin Ru Lan back to the yamen. Lin Ru Lan's brother intended to accompany her, but he was stopped by the constables. The family could only stand from a distance, helplessly watching Lin Ru Lan being taken away. On the way, the constables started to have ill intentions towards Lin Ru Lan, exchanging comments attacking her physically. >>read more
Episode 8: Shen Dutou boarded the ship and entered the chaotic situation.
Xiao Shen held a knife to Wu Lian's neck, threatening him to return to the capital and confess his crimes, or else there would be no mercy. Fortunately, Liu Xin appeared just in time. The two old friends recognized each other at first glance. Liu Xin persuaded Xiao Shen to lower the knife. However, in the next moment, the knife was held against Liu Xin's neck. Xiao Shen mistakenly believed that Liu Xin, the former famous constable of Huaizhou Prefecture, had become a lackey of the Yan Yu Xiu Lou. Xiao Shen attacked Liu Xin, and in order to save his life, Liu Xin had no choice but to jump into the sea. >>read more
Episode 9: Lin Ru Lan's past scandals have caused her to be tainted with a bad reputation.
Meng Wan found her cousin. Initially, she pursued the study of law to seek justice for those who were wronged and to ensure fairness in society. Meng Wan wanted her cousin to help with the lawsuit. For Lin Ru Lan, it involved a lifetime of reputation and innocence. Regardless, Lin Ru Lan was determined to see the lawsuit through to the end. If the county yamen couldn't provide justice, they would go to the capital. If that didn't work, they would petition the imperial court. There would always be a place where justice could be served. >>read more
Episode 10: Feng Da skillfully sues Wu Lian.
Lady of the Ningguo Duke's Residence was concerned about the situation on the large ship and felt anxious about what to do. She sought help from Meng Wan. Meng Wan suggested using a larger boat to rescue Wu Lian. Shortly after, they received news that the Chen Zhi Fu's office had been suspended. >>read more
Episode 11: Zhao Yu Cheng, as Lin Ru Lan's lawyer, appeared in court and set a trap.
Zhao Yu Cheng, as Lin Ru Lan's lawyer, appeared in court and spoke up on her behalf to present the true facts. Chen Zhi Fu questioned why Lin Ru Lan did not report the incident to the authorities immediately. If she didn't report it at the time, why did she suddenly bring the matter to court now? Zhao Yu Cheng, listening to Chen Zhi Fu's questioning, defended Lin Ru Lan and spoke the truth. >>read more
Episode 12: Shopkeeper Huang happily presents his golden embroidery
Meng Wan found Shopkeeper Huang three years ago. Shopkeeper Huang encountered several women who were fleeing and in a pitiful state while he was collecting silkworms in the countryside. Moved by their plight, he hid them in the silkworm frames and brought them back to the city to take care of them. At that time, Shopkeeper Huang had some savings from his silk thread business and discovered that these women were skilled in Jinxiu embroidery. With this realization, Huang's Embroidery Shop and Huaijin Embroidery were established. Shopkeeper Huang wanted Meng Wan to help deliver embroidery samples to the Duke's residence. As the Misty Rain Brothel was now abandoned, Meng Wan saw this as an opportunity for Shopkeeper Huang to take on a new responsibility. >>read more
Episode 13: Lin Ru Lan is getting married and embroidering a red dress for herself.
Lin Ru Lan ran to find her way into Wu Lian's room, questioning him about how he had caused harm to so many people and yet continued to live carefree. However, Wu Lian didn't even consider them as worth his attention, regarding them as deserving of their own misfortunes. Lin Ru Lan wanted to slap him, but Wu Lian swiftly caught her hand, enjoying the sight of others being powerless. >>read more
Episode 14: Li Xiucai Stole the Plum Blossom Painting at Night
Looking at the embroidery pattern placed in Wu Lian's room, he quietly slipped into the room and cut it with a blade. However, before he could cut the pattern, Wu Lian appeared at the door of the room and pushed it open, only to find that the door was locked from the inside. Sensing something was amiss, Wu Lian kicked the door, but by then, Li Xiucai had already jumped out of the window and escaped. Wu Lian harbored deep hatred towards Meng Wan for pushing him into a corner, and he no longer needed to wait. >>read more
Episode 15: Qiqiao Festival, Sighing Under the Moon
Meng Wan found Wu Lian and asked him to annul his engagement with Lin Ru Lan. Wu Lian agreed, but on the condition that Meng Wan return all the embroidery skills she learned at the Yan Yu Embroidery House. Without hesitation, Meng Wan picked up the porcelain on Wu Lian's table and smashed it viciously against her own hand. She wanted to settle the score for Lin Ru Lan and reminded Wu Lian to keep his promise before leaving. >>read more
Episode 16: Night Intrusion at Qing Shui An: Tracing Fate and Circumstances
Wu Lian personally visits the Xu family, and the Yanyu Xiu Lou sends a batch of new embroidery samples for Wu Lian to personally inspect. Meng Wan doesn't know what Wu Lian is up to and glares at him menacingly. Wu Lian, unwilling to back down, takes out an embroidery sample and presents it to Meng Wan. It turns out to be the lotus flower that Meng Wan had never finished embroidering. >>read more
Episode 17: Lin Ru Lan's Marriage at Yanyu Xiu Lou
Lin Lang, with a solemn expression on his face, carries Lin Ru Lan, dressed in red, and escorts her into the sedan chair. They nod to each other as a final farewell. Meng Wan stands on the other side of the river, witnessing it all. Through the floating curtains, Lin Ru Lan sees the bustling crowd, her eyes filled with determination. She is determined to make Wu Lian pay the price he deserves. >>read more
Episode 18: Liu San Niang was surrounded, and the Seven Righteous Ones cut their robes and fled in different directions.
Liu San Niang held her sword and ran wildly, but ultimately, she was surrounded. Soon after, Wu Lian appeared with Xie Zhi Hui, making the enemy even more jealous. Wu Lian teased Liu San Niang, suggesting they return to the Yanyu Embroidered Tower. Liu San Niang swung her sword towards Wu Lian, but in the next moment, she was knocked down by a guard beside her. >>read more
Episode 19: Wu Lian embroiders a new fallen plum blossom painting
A new group of aspiring embroiderers entered the Yanyu Embroidered Tower with anticipation. Wu Lian instructed Chen Mo Mo to prepare a large embroidery frame, the bigger the better, as he wanted to embroider a new painting of falling plum blossoms that would be acclaimed by the world.Returning to the Yanyu Embroidered Tower, Wu Lian gazed at the regained painting of the falling plum blossoms, and his thoughts drifted to the distant past, a time that was unforgettable for him. During his childhood, when the Lord of the Wu family quarreled with Fu Ren, Wu Lian always preferred to stay with his aunt Chen Yingxue, watching her embroider and listening to her sing, spending the long hours in the back courtyard. >>read more
Episode 20: Everyone came to rescue Liu San Niang.
The crowd collectively stepped forward to rescue Liu San Niang. Upon seeing the heavily injured San Niang inside the house, her first words were, "It's a trap." However, despite the danger, the crowd still bravely assisted Liu San Niang. She revealed that it was Wu Lian's setup and that there were many soldiers downstairs who were specifically brought from the capital. Meng Wan also knew that it was a trap, but how could she just stand by and do nothing? Each person in the group held a vial of potent oil. >>read more
Episode 21: In adversity, there is a chance for survival, but it's another adversity.
Meng Wan expressed her gratitude to Lou Ming Zhang by offering tea instead of wine and apologized to him. Lou Ming Zhang, despite being busy with official duties and originally scheduled to report to the capital, had been delayed in Huaizhou Prefecture for several months. Since Wu Lian's escape from the court, he had been searching for witnesses and evidence, but encountered continuous setbacks, resulting in a lack of progress in the case. It even almost allowed Wu Lian to rise in the ranks and enter the official circles in the capital. However, Lou Ming Zhang did not blame them, but time was running out. He only had ten days left before he had to leave Huaizhou Prefecture. >>read more
Episode 22: The worldly attachments were resolved as one descended the mountain.
Unable to tolerate the damage to her daughter Qingyu's reputation, Madam Zhang reluctantly agreed to Wu Lian's request. Zhang Rong Er, who couldn't bear it any longer, proposed a divorce. Unexpectedly, Madam Zhang agreed to her daughter's request this time and boarded the carriage prepared by Wu Lian to go to the capital. Before leaving, Madam Zhang found Zhang Rong Er and asked if the things that happened at Yan Yu Xiu Lou were true. After receiving confirmation from Rong Er, Madam Zhang felt helpless and blamed herself for causing harm to her daughter. The mother and daughter hugged each other and cried bitterly. >>read more
Episode 23: Retrial of the Rulan Case in Huaizhou Prefecture.
Upon seeing this, Meng Wan knelt in front of the carriage together with others. The commoner woman, Meng Wan, accused Wu Lian, the owner of the Yanyu Embroidered Tower, of rape. Seven years ago, Lin Ru Lan accused Wu Lian of the same crime but was convicted of false accusation. Today, Meng Wan serves as a witness to prove Wu Lian's guilt. The magistrate, Lou Xianggong, upon witnessing this, ordered the carriage to return to the yamen and decided to hold the trial the next day at the hour of "si." >>read more
Episode 24: The righteous people held up their lamps and shattered Chang'an.
Although Wu Lian had the upper hand, everyone remained undaunted and determined to make Wu Lian pay the price. News of Wu Lian's unpunished status, just like seven years ago, reached the ears of Zhang Rong Er. On the other hand, an emissary from the palace arrived to read an imperial edict: Regarding the matter of Wu Lian in Huai Prefecture, although the wife of the Duke of Ningguo, Lady Chen, was deceived by wicked individuals, she recognized her mistake, promptly informed the imperial family of the truth, and balanced her merits and faults. The wife of the Duke of Ningguo was instructed to be cautious in her words and actions in the future, to avoid repeating her mistakes. >>read more
Ending 25: Time has passed, and everything has changed.
If none of this had ever happened... The Wu family sat happily around the dinner table. Wu's father hoped that Wu Lian would participate in the imperial examination, as it would secure his future career. Wu's mother, on the other hand, believed it was more appropriate for her son to learn business from her. The little sister respected Wu Lian's own choices and didn't want to force him. >>read more
