Episode Guide
Episode 1: Luo Qing Lian was forced to participate in the selection of maids in the royal palace.
In the first year of Emperor Qihe's reign, the late emperor passed away, and the young emperor ascended the throne. The prime minister exerted all efforts to support the young ruler, but the court was filled with political turmoil and uncertainties. General He Yunshuo was conferred the title of "An Wang" and was sent to a barren frontier. Upon his arrival in Qu Liang, he was met with a desolate and uncultivated land, where the people were uncivilized. There were external tribal invasions and internal conflicts among the Manchu. He Yunshuo used his military skills to quell the chaos, employed talented individuals through cultural means, and won the hearts of the people through virtue. With great dedication and perseverance over thirty years, he eventually transformed Qu Liang into a prosperous city. >>read more
Episode 2: Luo Qing Lian is framed.
Luo Qing Lian expresses that the Crown Prince is arrogant and mischievous, but the Lord still dotes on him because of the late Queen. If there were a woman who could replace the late Queen, the Crown Prince's position would naturally be in jeopardy. He Lian Xin claims not to understand, and Luo Qing Lian remarks that it's expected since He Lian Xin is an idle young master. >>read more
Episode 3: Luo Qing Lian was given as a slave to the Fifth Prince.
Luo Qing Lian states that it's not someone trying to frame her, but someone trying to kill her. She has no grudges or conflicts with these women. If someone wants to harm them, it would only be to eliminate competitors. However, there were over a dozen participants this time, and she only eliminated three people. It doesn't make any sense. Other ministers express their years of loyalty and dedication to the kingdom. They cannot bear to see the Prince hurt everyone's hearts because of this woman. >>read more
Episode 4: Luo Qing Lian becomes a concubine to He Lian Xin.
The Prince agrees but states that Luo Qing Lian has angered the public and cannot become a proper wife. She can only be a concubine. He instructs He Lian Xin to treat Luo Qing Lian as a concubine but not as a servant herself. He Lian Xin agrees.He Lian Xin goes to find Lv Bei Yi, who is still drowning his sorrows at the entrance of his former house. He Lian Xin asks Lv Bei Yi why he is still here, burdening his family, instead of choosing death. Lv Bei Yi feels he cannot die yet because he still needs to find a way to redeem himself. >>read more
Episode 5: Luo Qing Lian investigates the truth.
Hui'er argues with Lady Yao, and Lady Yao pushes Hui'er, accidentally causing her to hit the corner of a table and die. Lady Yao is extremely surprised and wants to go to He Lian Xin to confess. Ya Huan, a maid, remembers that someone from the Crown Prince's side came to find her earlier. She feels that she cannot implicate Lady Yao, and wonders if she should remain loyal to someone who treated her this way. >>read more
Episode 6: He Lian Xin is in danger.
Lan'er sees that Luo Qing Lian is not dead, and people from the Crown Prince's side come to find Lan'er, demanding that she kill Luo Qing Lian. Lan'er poisons the tea she serves to Luo Qing Lian, and after drinking it, Luo Qing Lian vomits blood.Rong, a servant, wants to help and Luo Qing Lian instructs her to find Lv Bei Yi. Rong goes to find Lv Bei Yi, but he has fainted due to being imprisoned for too long. Rong brings water to revive him and finally learns how to detoxify the poison. >>read more
Episode 7: Luo Qing Lian went back with He Lian Xin.
The Seventh Young Master stated that he has always been proud and never begged anyone before, but this time he begged Luo Qing Lian and He Lian Xin to go back together to prove He Lian Xin's innocence. They all kneeled down, but Luo Qing Lian asked them to get up, saying that she couldn't bear their kneeling. >>read more
Episode 8: Madam Yao stepped on something and fell down.
Luo Qing Lian said that since He Lian Xin could tolerate Fang Er Ge's inaction, how could he not tolerate Huo Gongzi's death? The past is in the past, no matter how painful it was, and nothing is more important than the future. Ru Hua assured Madam Yao that He Lian Xin still relied on the Mu family and would not neglect her. >>read more
Episode 9: Madam Yao wants to win over Luo Qing Lian.
Madam Rou is also surprised that Madam Yao actually helped her. Madam Yao says she not only helped but did it in front of the legitimate wife. She believes that if Luo Qing Lian genuinely submits, it will be an added advantage. He Lian Xin holds onto Luo Qing Lian and says that even if he made a mistake this time, he can't let himself go bankrupt. >>read more
Episode 10: Luo Qing Lian reminded Lady Rou.
Luo Qing Lian expressed surprise at Lady Rou's deep affection for Lady Yao and reminded her that true feelings may not always be reciprocated. She warned her to be careful when associating with a tiger, as one day she might be hurt by the tiger. Luo Qing Lian pushed He Lian Xin away, stating that since the young master loved beauty more than the kingdom, the Fang family and Mu family were of no use anymore, and it would be better for the two of them to be together. >>read more
Episode 11: He Lian Xin proposes to assist the Crown Prince.
He Lian Xin says that the ceremonial gift from Mr. Yuan is quite good, but there is one thing he got wrong. He doesn't want to be an idle gentleman. He hopes to assist the Crown Prince in achieving greatness. The Crown Prince arrives as well. Luo Qing Lian says that although they are currently under the same roof, they are no longer the same people. From now on, Lv Bei Yi is the young master Lv, and she is Miss Lian. >>read more
Episode 12: Luo Qing Lian asked He Lian Xin to invite Lv Bei Yi as an advisor.
The Fourth Young Master came with a letter, stating that He Lian Xin used any means necessary to collect the owed debts, causing resentment among the officials. So, he wrote a letter and brought it himself. He Lian Xin expressed his willingness to give Luo Qing Lian anything he had. Luo Qing Lian mentioned wanting He Lian Xin to invite Lv Bei Yi as an advisor, believing that Lv Bei Yi could assist He Lian Xin. Furthermore, Luo Qing Lian acknowledged that He Lian Xin owed his current situation to Lv Bei Yi. >>read more
Episode 13: Lady Yao warns Luo Qing Lian.
He Lian Xin claims to have given Lv Bei Yi three chances to pursue the woman he desires, but Lv Bei Yi has given up each time. He Lian Xin is determined to obtain Luo Qing Lian for himself. Lv Bei Yi asks if this is the condition for becoming his strategist, to which He Lian Xin responds that ambition and women are both personal pursuits, unrelated to Lv Bei Yi's resignation. >>read more
Episode 14: Luo Qing Lian is pregnant.
He Lian Xin wrote a letter to Luo Qing Lian, saying that since they couldn't be harmonious together, he wished her a carefree and light-hearted life. Lv Bei Yi showed the letter to Luo Qing Lian and revealed that she was pregnant. Dong Li and the others were delighted, while He Lian Xin was surprised upon hearing the news. >>read more
Episode 15: Luo Qing Lian narrowly escaped harm.
The king also called the royal physician to come and check Luo Qing Lian's pulse. The physician stated that this pregnancy was very healthy, which made the king very happy. Dong Li dropped something, and He Lian Xin picked it up and showed it to the king. The king was surprised to find out that Luo Qing Lian actually wanted to take the child and leave. Luo Qing Lian explained that she had considered taking the child away before because she wanted the child to have a peaceful life. The king remained silent for a long time and eventually expressed his willingness to grant Luo Qing Lian's wish, which shocked He Lian Xin. Luo Qing Lian asked the king for some more time. >>read more
Episode 16: Luo Qing Lian encountered an incident.
The person revealed that Mo Fu Ren was the mastermind behind it and then committed suicide. Mo Fu Ren vehemently denied the accusations, but He Lian Xin ordered her position as the secondary wife to be revoked. He Lian Xin stated that Mo Fu Ren's child would be raised by the legitimate wife and ordered for Mo Fu Ren to be taken away. Lv Bei Yi pointed out that there was still a question and requested to get closer to Rou Fu Ren to smell something. He Lian Xin agreed. >>read more
Episode 17: Luo Qing Lian bid farewell to He Lian Xin.
Luo Qing Lian approached holding a child and called out to He Lian Xin, expressing that everything in the past was like fleeting clouds, and from now on, their relationship was severed. Luo Qing Lian took off the ring and threw it, accidentally hitting a stone and shattering the ring.He Lian Xin didn't expect it to be like this and was very surprised. Luo Qing Lian was devastated upon realizing that their child was gone. He Lian Xin was drinking with Nan Ru Zhen and intentionally kept it from being disclosed. >>read more
Episode 18: The Fourth Young Master came to find Lv Bei Yi.
The Fourth Young Master came to find Lv Bei Yi and expressed that previously he didn't dare to say it, but now that He Lian Xin is treating Luo Qing Lian like this, doesn't Lv Bei Yi hate He Lian Xin? The Fourth Young Master said he was willing to collaborate with Lv Bei Yi for a greater plan. After everything is settled, he can promise Lv Bei Yi two things: first, help him remove his humble status, and second, bestow Luo Qing Lian to him as his wife. >>read more
Episode 19: Luo Qing Lian escaped a disaster.
The Crown Prince was shocked and asked his father if he really intended to humiliate him like this. The Prince replied that if the Crown Prince didn't take the gun, he would be humiliating himself. The Second Young Master advised the Crown Prince to quickly take the gun and shoot over there—it was very simple. Lv Bei Yi felt that although they had escaped a disaster this time, they didn't know what would happen next, and Luo Qing Lian felt that it was time to go back. >>read more
Episode 20: Lady Yao interrogates He Lian Xin.
As He Lian Xin looks at Luo Qing Lian, he recalls the events from four years ago when Luo Qing Lian saved him from the hands of the crown prince, and they fled together. Lady Yao is heartbroken to realize that He Lian Xin's heart belongs only to Luo Qing Lian. Even if Luo Qing Lian has gone mad, He Lian Xin still wants to bring her back. >>read more
Episode 21: Luo Qing Lian returned to the residence of the young master.
The women believed that Luo Qing Lian, with a face so strikingly similar to the late queen, must be a coveted target for numerous factions. Luo Qing Lian thought to herself that if it had been Lady Cefu or Madam Cefu kneeling outside the Ge Garden instead of her, who would dare not inform He Lian Xin? It was her own powerlessness that led to this situation. She was determined to protect her second child. >>read more
Episode 22: The prince dreamt of a qilin.
The prince mentioned that he had a dream about a golden baby qilin, and officials believed it symbolized the prosperity of the prince's offspring. Dong Li came over to inform Luo Qing Lian that her secret might be hard to keep anymore, as rumors were spreading. The prince said he dreamt of a baby qilin. >>read more
Episode 23: Luo Qing Lian advises the prince.
The prince mentions that this is the second time he has seen Lv Bei Yi. The first time, he bestowed a lowly status upon Lv Bei Yi and asks what he should give him this time. Lv Bei Yi suggests that the prince might grant him death. Luo Qing Lian feels that no matter what decision the prince makes today, he will be reminded countless times of the princess, the princess in the swaddling clothes, and the princess who will regret her mistakes. >>read more
Episode 24: Luo Qing Lian gave birth to a son.
The maid informed Luo Qing Lian that she saw Li Tang with Nan Ru Zhen. Luo Qing Lian didn't think much of it, but the maid mentioned that the person beside Li Tang is Nan Ru Zhen's companion. Luo Qing Lian mentioned that Li Tang had previously promised to be loyal to her, but now he couldn't control himself. In that case, she decided to break his legs. >>read more
Episode 25: The incident involving Nan Ru Zhen was discovered.
The primary wife explained that she had called everyone together so late because something had happened that couldn't be revealed to outsiders. There is a young master in Gongzi Mansion who is not actually the son of the young master. Nan Ru Zhen's maid came forward and admitted that she had been coerced by Nan Ru Zhen to do such things. He Lian Xin expressed a desire to open up Nan Ru Zhen's heart and see what color it truly is. >>read more
Episode 26: Luo Qing Lian asks He Lian Xin for forgiveness.
Luo Qing Lian admits her guilt and hopes for He Lian Xin's forgiveness. He Lian Xin asks what Luo Qing Lian has done, and Luo Qing Lian confesses that she intentionally indulged and used someone as a pawn to commit murder. He Lian Xin mentions that Old Seven had previously referred to Luo Qing Lian as the female Zhuge Liang, but he didn't believe it. Now, he realizes that he couldn't see through Luo Qing Lian, and she turned out to be the one. >>read more
Episode 27: Luo Qing Lian was kidnapped.
He Lian Xin mentioned that there have been many substitute victims appearing in Hengzhou recently. These high-ranking officials and nobles, who are wealthy and influential, pay money to have commoners serve as their substitutes, allowing them to escape punishment. The Prince ordered He Lian Xin to investigate this matter in Hengzhou and get to the bottom of it. Luo Qing Lian came to deliver something to He Lian Xin and the others, but when she was returning, she was unexpectedly knocked unconscious and taken away by someone. >>read more
Episode 28: The prince instructed He Lian Xin to perform ancestral rites on his behalf.
Madam Si reassured the fourth young master that they hadn't reached a dead end yet. He Lian Xin was also saddened, thinking that his father valued him, only to realize that he valued his own son. Luo Qing Lian discussed recent events with her son and felt that their 11 years of tranquility were coming to an end. >>read more
Episode 29: Hu Nan Zhao goes missing.
The prince falls ill, and Hu Nan Zhao comes to feed him medicine. Luo Qing Lian discovers that Hu Nan Zhao is missing and becomes extremely worried. When she comes to the prince's place, she learns that Hu Nan Zhao had come to see the prince, which relieves her. The prince feels that the medicine hasn't had any effect despite consuming so much, and he doesn't want to take it anymore. Hu Nan Zhao assures the prince that he will be fine as long as he takes the medicine. >>read more
Episode 30: He Lian Xin inherited the throne.
The news reached the prince's side, stating that He Nanzhao had passed away, which greatly excited the prince and caused him to faint. He Lian Xin also received the news, indicating that the fifth prince had become a father, and even though his own son had already passed away, he remained unfazed. His father was seriously ill, yet he didn't allow himself to go back and visit. >>read more
Episode 31: The Seventh Young Master found a handkerchief.
Madam Yao received so many rewards, which made the legitimate wife very unhappy. The people here also rewarded the legitimate wife and gave her a royal concubine's ceremonial dress, which greatly excited her. Unexpectedly, the dress suddenly caught fire, and the legitimate wife quickly threw it away. To her surprise, the dress burned into the shape of a lotus flower. >>read more
Episode 32: Lady Rong pleads to Luo Qing Lian.
A soldier approaches to report that they suffered a major defeat in the battle. He Lian Xin is greatly surprised and asks why it happened. The soldier explains that the situation was initially favorable, but they unexpectedly found bran in the military provisions. The subordinates of Cige'er expressed their desire for a virtuous woman. Lady Rong becomes extremely excited and states that He Lian Xin listens most to Luo Qing Lian. If Luo Qing Lian speaks up, there might still be a fifty percent chance of turning things around. >>read more
Episode 33: He Ling Wei got married to Ci Ge Er.
Luo Qing Lian sensed that something was amiss and believed that this hour must be the time for Ci Ge Er's Khan, which is why he spoke with such insight. Luo Qing Lian went to find Lady Rong, thinking that it wouldn't be a bad idea for He Ling Wei to marry into Ci Ge Er's family. He believed that Ci Ge Er's Khan would treat He Ling Wei well. Lady Rong was extremely surprised. >>read more
Episode 34: He Lian Xin implemented new policies.
Madam Si saw it and asked why the Fourth Master didn't inform her. The Fourth Master believed that Madam Si only wanted to become the queen and that they were not truly husband and wife. He Lian Xin succeeded to the throne and claimed to have investigated the grain incident. The results of the investigation are in this envelope, which he hasn't read yet. >>read more
Episode 35: Witness murdered.
Madam Yao feels that she no longer has the will to live. Luo Qing Lian mentions He Lian Xin as a reason to keep going. Madam Yao believes that she and He Lian Xin were deeply in love for three years, but they have already spent sixteen years apart in separate mansions, and those feelings have long dissipated. What she actually misses is the He Lian Xin from years ago, the one who loved her. >>read more
Ending 36: He Lian Xin launched an attack against the Prime Minister.
When He Lian Xin and the others arrived, they were deeply saddened. He Lian Xin ordered the execution of Mu Tian Shu, who shouted that the He family had betrayed him. The Fifth Young Master expressed that he never expected the Fourth Young Master to do such things and that he could no longer walk the same path as him in the future. >>read more
