Episode Guide
Episode 1: Hua Qian made up her mind to start over.
In the late night, a group of soldiers were chasing after a fleeing woman named Hua Qian (played by Zhou Ye). Hua Qian was the daughter of Hua Wen Ang, the steward of the Zhong family. It was snowing heavily, and Hua Qian hurriedly tried to escape. Seeing no obstacles ahead, she quietly hid in a place in the forest. However, she was eventually captured. >>read more
Episode 2: Hua Qian saved Hua Rong Zhou on the roadside.
Hua Man was still talking about the affairs in Mu Yao's family, and only then did Hua Qian realize that the Hua family had fallen because the people in this family were all fools. Hua Man also deliberately said that it was Hua Qian's father who asked her to come to Zhongshi Garden. Hua Man even wanted to retaliate against Hua Qian, but Hua Qian would of course not admit defeat, saying that she would tell her father not to let her come, which embarrassed Hua Man. She ridiculed Hua Qian as someone who rose to power by drugging others as Hua Qian left. >>read more
Episode 3: Hua Qian took the initiative to plead for Mu Yao's family on her own.
Hua Qian told her father that this decision was for the good of the Hua family, but in fact she just didn't want her parents to be killed in the end, after all, her parents got into trouble because at that time she insisted on marrying Zhong Ye Lan. This time, Hua Qian's idea was agreed by her father, and Hua Qian could finally breathe a sigh of relief. Hua Qian knew that it's not easy to persuade people who have been evil at heart to change for the better. >>read more
Episode 4: Mu Yao insisted on staying at Zhong Estate to investigate the truth.
Zhong Xi Wu was ready to punish Hua Shen, so he sent people to intercept Hua Shen. Hua Shen was still very arrogant and sent his own servant to protect himself, but the servant was defeated. Hua Shen was scared and hurriedly asked the servant to protect himself. Soon Hua Qian also learned that her brother was causing trouble outside, when she learned about it, she went to intercept her brother. At first, Hua Shen thought his sister came specially to help him, but Hua Qian said she didn't come to help her brother. However, at this time, Hua Rong Zhou came out to scold the person who blamed Hua Qian, but he was still defeated. >>read more
Episode 5: Hua Qian organized a birthday banquet for Zhong Ye Lan.
Hua Qian was very surprised to see Zhong Xi Wu saying that Hua Shen often appeared at Wanhua Lou. Hua Qian hastily made excuses for her brother, and Zhong Xi Wu asked Hua Qian how to resolve it. Hua Qian reluctantly knelt in front of Zhong Xi Wu to apologize.However, Zhong Xi Wu did not make things difficult for Hua Qian. Zhong Ye Lan came over to take Hua Qian away. On the way back, she was still thinking about how to change Zhong Xi Wu's view of the Hua family. In the past, she would tell Zhong Ye Lan all her thoughts, but this time she just daydreamed without saying a word. >>read more
Episode 6: Hua Qian confessed to Zhong Ye Lan in private.
Zhong Xi Wu deliberately said to let Zhong Ye Lan give Mu Yao to him, but all this had happened in the past. Thinking of these, Hua Qian couldn't help but smile foolishly. Originally thinking that Zhong Xi Wu would also snatch Mu Yao, but Zhong Xi Wu instead asked Hua Qian to play a song too, although Hua Qian refused due to her poor musical skills. >>read more
Episode 7: Hua Qian publicly saved Zhong Ye Lan and almost lost her life.
Hua Qian told Zhong Ye Lan that the matter was not something that could be explained in a few words, and that one day when she was in a better state, she would tell Zhong Ye Lan about it. Hua Qian always felt that Hei Yi Ren would not be away for long before coming to look for her again, because he knew the boy had taken a liking to Mu Yao. >>read more
Episode 8: Hua Qian proposed a divorce to Zhong Ye Lan.
Hua Qian stated that there was nothing improper about offering her own life to help Zhong Ye Lan, and Zhong Xi Wu also felt that it was unfair to Hua Qian, so he asked her to stand up. Mu Yao asked Zhong Xi Wu to come over, as Hua Qian needed time to rest. This incident served as a warning to Hua Qian that despite her efforts, she received animosity from others. However, a single glance from someone could evoke sympathy in others, perhaps indicating that everyone's circumstances were different. Hua Qian's health gradually improved, but Zhong Ye Lan never set foot in her courtyard, and even the servants pretended not to notice her. Hua Qian learned that Zhong Ye Lan had kept her parents outside the gate, but she currently had no opportunity to see Zhong Ye Lan. Zhong Ye Lan only sent some jewelry, and Hua Qian wanted to meet him. >>read more
Episode 9: Hua Qian persuaded her father to resign.
In fact, Zhong Ye Lan did not order mistreatment of the people in Hua Qian's courtyard. It was actually one of Zhong Ye Lan's subordinates who went to clarify the situation with the steward and expressed that Hua Qian should not be mistreated in the future. Hua Qian finished her makeup and prepared to meet the eldest princess. Just as she was about to leave, Hua Rong Zhou handed her a bracelet. At first, Hua Qian thought it was a normal bracelet sent by her brother, but then Hua Rong Zhou opened a hidden compartment inside, revealing a sharp little knife. It turned out that the bracelet was a gift from Hua Rong Zhou, and Hua Qian liked it very much and wore it on her hand. Hua Rong Zhou felt secretly happy about it. >>read more
Episode 10: Wu Shuo Mo's request for cooperation was rejected.
When Wu Shuo Mo appeared in front of everyone, Mu Yao immediately recognized him as Hei Yi Ren (Men in Black), but the others were unaware. Hua Qian couldn't help but smile upon seeing him, and then Zhong Ye Lan ordered the incense to be burned. They all ate pastries together, but although Hua Qian's father sat next to her, the two women didn't say a word to each other. >>read more
Episode 11: Wu Shuo Mo expressed his feelings to Mu Yao.
Mu Yao said she didn't know Wu Shuo Mo, but they only had a brief encounter. Mu Yao mentioned that her father had received a message while in prison. When Mu Yao returned to her room, she discovered someone hiding behind her, and to her surprise, it was Wu Shuo Mo. He expressed his love for Mu Yao and promised to help clear her name. However, Mu Yao still chased Wu Shuo Mo away. After this incident, Wu Shuo Mo became more interested in collaborating with Hua Qian, and when he left, he took Mu Yao's hairpin with him. >>read more
Episode 12: Mu Yao became Zhong Ye Lan's concubine.
However, Hua Qian still refused Wu Shuo Mo and told him to ask Mu Yao directly about her feelings. Afterward, Hua Qian left, but these words left a deep impression on Wu Shuo Mo. In fact, the parrot that belonged to Mu Yao at that time was Wu Shuo Mo's.Mu Yao's former maid handed her a hairpin, and Mu Yao understood its significance immediately upon seeing its damaged state. Mu Yao never expected to become Zhong Ye Lan's minor concubine, but since it was proposed by the eldest princess, Zhong Ye Lan couldn't refuse. >>read more
Episode 13: Hua Shen was imprisoned while Hua Qian sought the truth.
When Hua Qian arrived, she saw Mu Yao hiding nearby while Hua Shen was in a dazed state. When Zhong Ye Lan approached, Mu Yao immediately put on a submissive act. Hua Shen was awakened by Hua Qian, but he still didn't understand the situation.Hua Qian felt that something was suspicious about the whole incident. Zhong Ye Lan was furious and swung his sword towards Hua Shen. Hua Qian tried to intervene but was pushed aside and got her hand cut. Despite her injured hand, Hua Qian hurriedly went to explain to Zhong Ye Lan. Hua Rong Zhou attempted to stop them but was knocked down. >>read more
Episode 14: Zhong Xi Wu arranged to meet Hua Qian at the Star Tower.
Hua Qian's parents were still questioning the situation with her older brother. Hua Qian could always smell a fragrance in the air, but she ignored everyone's words. It seemed that this incident had greatly affected Hua Qian, and no one knew what to do. On the other hand, the Hua family was also very anxious because Hua Shen was still in prison, and they didn't know how he would be dealt with. >>read more
Episode 15: Zhong Ye Lan refuses to divorce.
Hua Qian is worried that she said things she shouldn't have while drunk, and Qian Zhi just says that Hua Qian has been expressing her discontent and complaining about her unfortunate fate. Hua Qian feels extremely embarrassed, realizing that she spoke so much. After learning that only Qian Zhi and Hua Rong Zhou know about this, Hua Qian calls for Hua Rong Zhou to come over. Hua Rong Zhou still has bruises on his face, and Hua Qian remembers that she mistook him for Zhong Ye Lan and ended up hitting him. >>read more
Episode 16: Hua Qian agreed to divorce.
After Mu Yao leaves Zhong Ye Lan's room, the maid still feels somewhat dissatisfied with the fact that Hua Shen was let go so easily.However, Mu Yao knows that this matter cannot be concealed, considering that Zhong Ye Lan has taken no action for such a long time Upon returning home, Hua Qian recalls the events of the previous life when Mu Yao and Zhong Ye Lan had already found Qian Po, who pleaded with Mu Yao to spare her and begged them not to harm her daughter and grandson Mu Yao found Qian Po because she wanted her to testify against the Hua family >>read more
Episode 17: Hua Shen was fatally stabbed while trying to save Hua Qian.
After hearing Jin Lin's words, Miss Qi was deeply saddened and angrily threw her purse on the ground before storming off. In reality, Jin Lin was only following Miss Qi's father's orders, and he had no intention of marrying her. It was just a ploy by Miss Qi's father to sever their relationship. In exchange, if they could break the bond between them, Miss Qi's father would hand over all of Jin Lin's family's contracts of indenture. Jin Lin had no choice but to accept this arrangement. When Miss Qi returned to her room, she felt extremely despondent, believing that there was nothing in this world that could bring her joy, so she contemplated taking someone with her to the grave. On the other hand, the family of Miss Meng spoke in polite terms, but their intentions were to marry them off to Zhong Xi Wu, so that they could enjoy wealth and prosperity. >>read more
Episode 18: Zhong Xi Wu took the initiative to confess his feelings to Hua Qian.
Hua Qian looked at her brother's body, wanting to touch it, but was driven away by her mother. Her mother even said that Hua Qian shouldn't be there and blamed her for her brother's death. The father quickly took his wife away, leaving only Hua Qian and him alone. Hua Qian thought her father would harm her, but instead, he placed his hand on her shoulder and said it wasn't her fault. He used to think that he had raised a useless son, but now that his son was gone, he couldn't bear it. Everyone thought Hua Shen was worthless, but he did something commendable. >>read more
Episode 19: Hua Qian decided to leave after the separation.
Zhong Xi Wu also told Hua Qian that she had everything and would always be by her side. Hua Qian didn't know whether she should reach out or not. At that moment, Cui Zhu came over and informed her that Hua Rong Zhou had lost a lot of blood. Hua Qian hurried back to check on the situation. >>read more
Episode 20: Hua Qian caught Wu Shuo Mo and Mu Yao.
Hua Qian knew that all kinds of feelings would gradually fade away. Just at this moment, Miss Qi deliberately came over to humiliate Hua Qian, wanting everyone to feel as miserable as she did. Miss Qi even mocked Hua Shen, which made Hua Qian very angry. Miss Meng also arrived at this time, pretending to be a good person. >>read more
Episode 21: Hua Qian acted as a mediator between Qian Zhi and Nan Feng.
Hua Qian said that Mu Yao risked her brother's life with her own investigation, and although Mu Yao wanted to explain, Hua Qian made it clear that she wouldn't forgive Mu Yao for this matter. Mu Yao also promised not to provoke the Hua family from now on, but Hua Qian demanded that Mu Yao investigate the mastermind behind the scenes, otherwise it would be detrimental to Wu Shuo Mo. Mu Yao had no choice but to agree. >>read more
Episode 22: Hua Rong Zhou was publicly accused of murder on the street.
Hua Qian deliberately asked Miss Meng, Zhong Xi Wu, what she liked to eat, and Zhong Xi Wu was very knowledgeable and told Hua Qian everything. Zhong Xi Wu had planned to rest but was surprised to learn that Hua Qian hurriedly went to her room after she arrived. Zhong Xi Wu told Hua Qian that although she liked sweets, she was allergic to honey. She almost lost her life as a child due to mistakenly consuming honey. Hua Qian thought about what Zhong Xi Wu said and concluded that there were developments in the assassination of his elder brother. >>read more
Episode 23: Hua Qian asked Zhong Xi Wu to save Hua Rong Zhou.
The wealthy merchant's house where she went can be described as extremely cruel. They abused children, and many of them were tortured and tragically died. Hua Rong Zhou finally had a chance to escape, but fearing that they would catch him, he set fire to the wealthy merchant's house. After coming out, Hua Rong Zhou had no money and could only beg on the streets. He then encountered a craftsman named Wei Xian, who recognized Hua Rong Zhou's exceptional talent and took him in as an apprentice. Hua Rong Zhou had great respect for Wei Xian, but he often made mistakes and was beaten by Wei Xian. They had to do many tasks every day, and they would only receive food after completing them. They were constantly bound by iron chains until one day Hua Rong Zhou managed to break free. >>read more
Episode 24: Hua Qian used evidence to redeem Hua Rong Zhou.
Hua Qian told her father that she would leave the investigation to Wang Xian Ling. Her father asked her and her mother to go to the Jiangnan town first, and he mentioned that he would resign and join them in a few days. Hua Qian was happy about this, and she had initially wanted to ask about Wu Shuo Mo, but she decided against it after thinking for a while. >>read more
Episode 25: Hua Qian took the initiative to confess in order to protect the Hua family.
Zhong Xi Wu told Zhong Ye Lan that he really needed his help and also said that he would hand over the position of the Southern Family to him. Zhong Ye Lan expressed his willingness to agree. During this time, Hua Qian's mother had turned white overnight due to losing her son. Hua Qian felt sorry for her mother, and the two of them hugged each other and cried, resolving their grievances. >>read more
Episode 26: Zhong Xi Wu imprisoned Hua Qian in Zhong's Manor.
Hua Qian watched helplessly as her father was taken away. Despite that, she insisted on confessing that the incident had nothing to do with her father. Zhong Xi Wu repeatedly questioned her, but Hua Qian remained adamant. Zhong Xi Wu ordered everyone else to leave, but he didn't expect Hua Qian to be so defiant. He claimed that everything he did was for her, but Hua Qian was unwilling to accept it. >>read more
Episode 27: The eldest princess wants to kill Hua Qian.
Qi Girl planned to find Zhong Xi Wu, but she was intercepted at the door. Qi Girl pretended that the eldest princess was nearby, so she took the opportunity to break in. She claimed that she had just come out of Hua Qian's room and stated that their fates were similar, both being unable to attain love. >>read more
Episode 28: Hua Rong Zhou insisted on a martial arts competition to enter the Shu Zhai.
When Hua Qian woke up, he found himself surprisingly alive. The whole room was filled with a familiar fragrance. When he opened the window and looked outside, the surroundings were calm. On the table, there was money and a letter stating that as long as she didn't leave, the Hua family would be able to maintain peace forever. In fact, The Eldest Princess didn't really want to harm Hua Qian. It was also because Zhong Xi Wu now carried royal blood in her veins, so certain matters had to be resolved. Zhong Xi Wu had been sensible since childhood, but Hua Qian repeatedly crossed the boundaries. To secure her position as Zhong Xi Wu, she couldn't have any weaknesses, and Hua Qian was Zhong Xi Wu's weakness. >>read more
Episode 29: Zhong Xi Wu and Hua Qian reunite after a long separation.
Hua Qian can tell that Yun Niang is skilled in martial arts. Yun Niang reveals that she was once married, but her life didn't go well. She was bullied by her husband's concubine and later abandoned by both her husband's family and her own family. Hua Qian comforts Yun Niang, and at that moment, their neighbor brings a lantern. Seeing the lantern, Hua Qian is reminded of Hua Rong Zhou and suddenly feels discomfort in her chest. Yun Niang suggests seeing a doctor, but Hua Qian declines, considering it a minor issue. >>read more
Ending 30: Everything is ultimately just a beautiful dream.
Amidst Hua Qian's drowsiness, she continuously smelled a fragrance. It turned out that everything that had happened was actually a dream. Zhong Xi Wu had been by Hua Qian's side, using the best herbal medicine, hoping that she would wake up soon. The fragrance kept Hua Qian in the dream, and she had been lying there for twenty-six months. Now the ingredients were severely depleted, and Zhong Xi Wu was even willing to pay twice the price to buy them. For him, two years ago, he had finally found Hua Qian just as he was about to kill her, but he saved her instead. >>read more
