Episode Guide
Episode 1: Xiao Dou Zi stole the Moon Treasure Pearl, and Mei Yu Shan met with Nan Gong Yao.
On a full moon night, the Mei family heiress Mei Yu Shan brought the street ruffian Xiao Dou Zi to an octagonal pavilion in a grand estate, hoping to exchange bodies using the same time and location, but after trying various methods, they were still unable to return to their original forms. What exactly had these two women experienced that made them go through such arduous efforts? It all started on the same night a year ago. >>read more
Episode 2: Mei Yu Shan and Xiao Dou Zi have switched bodies, leading to a series of chaotic situations.
Mei Yu Shan and Xiao Dou Zi fainted in a pit in the courtyard, and through the Moon Spirit Pearl, they have exchanged bodies, but they are unaware of this. Xiao Dou Zi wakes up first, now in Mei Yu Shan's body, and nimbly leaves the garden. There, he sees three old fathers carrying an unconscious woman, and Xiao Dou Zi stands in front of them. The three are surprised, and the female assassin Little Sparrow suddenly appears, demanding that Father Fat Head Yu hand over the Moon Spirit Pearl. Xiao Dou Zi cleverly chases her away. >>read more
Episode 3: Nan Gong Yao visited the Zhong Ji Charity House, while Mei Yu Shan entered the palace to study.
Xiao Dou Zi painstakingly explained the process of their transformation, and the three fathers finally understood. Suddenly, a killer named Xiao Que appeared in the room, taking Xiao Dou Zi hostage and demanding the Moon Spirit Pearl. Xiao Que did not know about the body swap, so Xiao Dou Zi pulled out a jade pendant, saying it was a hundred times more precious than the Moon Spirit Pearl. Xiao Que insisted on only wanting the Moon Spirit Pearl, then threw a smoke bomb and left with the hostage. >>read more
Episode 4: The portrait emerged victorious, but Mei Yu Shan cheated at the Chongwen Library.
Xiao Dou Zi began painting a portrait of Mei Yu Shan, but Mei Yu Shan completely refused to cooperate, and instead fell asleep on the desk. However, this did not affect Xiao Dou Zi's painting, as no one knew that the subject was actually Xiao Dou Zi himself, so he could paint it without needing to observe the person. >>read more
Episode 5: Mei Yu Shan infiltrated the Tianjin Palace, causing a commotion over the Yueling Pearl.
Mei Yu Shan was not in the Chongwen Hall, so Xiao Dou Zi was summoned before the Crown Prince for questioning. Xing Shi carefully observed Xiao Dou Zi's face and found it very familiar, realizing it was strikingly similar to the Queen Consort from years ago. The Queen had constantly encouraged her to be a warrior, and now she saw an almost identical face. >>read more
Episode 6: The Chongwen Academy entrance exam was a disaster, and Mei Yu Shan was punished with copying books.
On the first day of class at the Chongwen Academy, Mei Yu Shan and Xiao Dou Zi were late. Xiao Dou Zi scolded Mei Yu Shan for her lack of time management. To avoid punishment, Mei Yu Shan had Xiao Dou Zi climb over the wall with her, with Xiao Dou Zi stepping on Mei Yu Shan's shoulders and precariously holding onto the wall. Just then, Nan Gong Yao happened to be walking towards the entrance and coughed loudly, causing the two girls to turn around and tumble down to the ground in a disheveled state. However, Nan Gong Yao and Nan Gong Pin helped them climb over the wall into the courtyard, while Nan Gong Yao himself entered through the main gate, making Mei Yu Shan realize he had deliberately put them in a difficult situation. >>read more
Episode 7: The White Yue organization carried out disaster relief, and Nangong Yao and Mei Yushen participated in a fan competition.
Mei Yushen returned to the manor alone, and on the way she saw a shaky shadow, which frightened her and made her stand still. Nangong Yao suddenly came to her side to encourage her, and Mei Yushen took a few steps forward, only to find that the shadow she had seen was just a cat. When Nangong Yao saw the cat more clearly, he was so scared that he jumped onto Mei Yushen's back, shouting that he had been scratched by cats since he was little and was afraid of them. Mei Yushen laughed uncontrollably, as the Nangong Yao who had just declared himself fearless was so terrified by a cat. >>read more
Episode 8: Nangong Yao and Mei Yu Fan developed a mutual affection.
In the palace spicy noodle eating competition, Mei Yu Fan's feet moved swiftly, and she remained in the lead the entire time. Nangong Yao was perplexed and asked about her secret technique. Mei Yu Fan secretly thought that running was a matter of life and death for a female thief, and she soon secured the first place victory. >>read more
Episode 9: The misunderstanding at the hunting grounds was cleared up, and Mei Yu Shan made some gifts.
The formal hunt began, with the prey changing from large ferocious beasts to rabbits. Rabbits have smaller bodies, allowing the hunters to better practice their shooting accuracy. After announcing the new rules, Mei Yu Shan was the first to reach the hunting grounds, and the others followed shortly after. When the Second Prince aimed at a rabbit, Mei Yu Shan brought a large spider to scare him. Su Ruo Mei prepared to shoot an arrow but was scared away by a flying insect. Nan Gong Pin was tripped by a mechanism and a beehive fell on her, stinging her swollen face - all these stunts were orchestrated by Mei Yu Shan. When Zhuang Yangyang aimed at a rabbit, Mei Yu Shan was nearby, and Nan Gong Yao pushed him away, causing them to tumble down the hill together. >>read more
Episode 10: Xiao Dou Zi stayed overnight in the Eastern Palace, and Nan Gong Yao discovered the truth.
Mei Yu Shan secretly returned to the Eastern Palace alone, disguised as a palace maid and snuck into the Crown Prince's room, searching everywhere for the Moon Spirit Pearl. She accidentally stepped on a mechanism in the room, triggering a barrage of hidden arrows. Mei Yu Shan hurriedly cried out for help. Nan Gong Yao was just outside dealing with an accusation by a eunuch, and upon hearing Mei Yu Shan's cries, rushed into the room and caught Mei Yu Shan as she clung to a pillar. Mei Yu Shan was shaken by the experience. Nan Gong Yao instructed the maids to immediately summon the Royal Physician, and specially ordered them not to mention Mei Yu Shan's unauthorized entry into the Eastern Palace. >>read more
Episode 11: The relief work hiring caused trouble, and Xiao Dou Zi tried to change his identity.
The news of a female thief breaking into the East Palace quickly spread in the Chongwen Library. Mei Yu Shan did not arrive in time for breakfast, and Su Ruo Mei began to suspect that the person who broke into the East Palace was Mei Yu Shan. As they were whispering, Xiao Dou Zi walked into the study hall with a maid, and Huang Yuan Yuan immediately went to ask him. Xiao Dou Zi neither admitted nor denied it, but instead accused them of meddling. Zhuang Yang Yang said that if the matter was leaked, it would tarnish the reputation of the Prime Minister's Mansion. Xiao Dou Zi did not know how to respond, and asked Mei Yu Shan to grind the medicine first, then went out for a walk to avoid the rumors. At the door, he ran into Nan Gong Yao, and the two seemed to have a different atmosphere between them, which everyone could see. >>read more
Episode 12: Nan Gong Yao tentatively probed Xiao Dou Zi's thoughts, feeling dejected.
After returning the Moon Spirit Pearl to Xiao Dou Zi, Nan Gong Yao began to regret it and experienced an intense inner struggle. Loving someone should mean standing by them, but respecting their wishes and letting Xiao Dou Zi leave the palace might be the best thing for them. Nan Gong Yao mulled it over, unsure how to bring it up, so he asked Dong Xi. Dong Xi said that when he was young, he had secretly liked the neighbor girl, but not knowing how to express it, he had teased her to get her attention, only to end up getting beaten up a lot. >>read more
Episode 13: The Lunar Pearl was shattered, and the Queen became furious with Xiao Dou Zi.
On a full moon night, Mei Yu Shan and Xiao Dou Zi sat in the museum, holding the Lunar Pearl together and waiting for their body-swapping ritual to succeed. Suddenly, a bolt of lightning struck, splitting the Lunar Pearl into two halves and dropping it to the ground. Xiao Dou Zi hurriedly picked it up, muttering that it could still be used if she could just put it back together. But then another lightning bolt completely shattered the pearl. >>read more
Episode 14: Xiao Dou Zi was beaten, but Nan Gong Yao was filled with concern.
When Mei Yu Shan saw her mother, she couldn't explain the situation clearly, so she asked the lady to first help cover up for Xiao Dou Zi's identity with the Empress. The furious Empress barged into the lady's room, went straight to the bed, and pulled back the covers, only to find Mei Yu Shan weakly lying there. Seeing the Empress, Mei Yu Shan mustered the strength to get up and pay her respects, and the two onlookers heaved a sigh of relief. >>read more
Episode 15: Xiao Dou Zi rescued his adoptive fathers, while Nan Gong Yao hosted a banquet to receive them.
Xiao Dou Zi noticed the token left by his adoptive father on Nan Gong Yao's sleeve, and asked about the result of the pretended disaster victims. Nan Gong Yao said that the three men would be executed the next day. Xiao Dou Zi insisted on disguising himself as an eunuch or a servant to go with them, but Nan Gong Yao refused, asking Xiao Dou Zi to rest and recover first. >>read more
Episode 16: Xing Shi discovered the secret of changing identities, and Liu Jiao Yuan was plotting again.
Xing Shi sent Mei Yu Shan back to the inner palace, and Su Ruo Mei was already waiting at the door. When she saw Mei Yu Shan return, she came forward and questioned why she had knocked her unconscious. Mei Yu Shan explained that the two of them had accidentally bumped into the door and fainted. >>read more
Episode 17: The Qi Qiao Festival (Seventh Night Festival) - Nan Gong Yao brings a surprise.
Mei Yu Shan had not attended class for several days, and Nan Gong Yao inquired with Eunuch Song, only to learn that she had been summoned to the Huacai Palace by the Empress to learn etiquette in preparation for becoming a consort. The Empress assigned an embroidery task, and although Xiao Dou Zi completed it rather haphazardly, she ended up sharing a lot of common knowledge about how to distinguish male and female mandarin ducks, which the Empress found unimpressive. >>read more
Episode 18: Xing Shi rescues Mei Yu Shan, and Xiao Dou Zi becomes aware of his identity.
Xing Shi takes Mei Yu Shan to the East Palace gate and has him enter first to avoid rumors. Nan Bei and Dong Xi are waiting at the checkpoint for the Crown Prince, when they suddenly see Mei Yu Shan hurriedly following Bai Ye Lingxiao, sensing a mysterious mission. Xing Shi passes by them and inquires if they have seen Mei Yu Shan return to the East Palace, and they explain what they just witnessed. Xing Shi senses trouble and immediately leaves the palace to find someone. >>read more
Episode 19: Xiao Dou Zi has coldly shunned Nan Gong Yao, and has been designated as the crown prince's consort.
It is said that Nan Gong Yao requested the empress to make Xiao Dou Zi the crown prince's consort. The few students at the Chongwen Academy were curious about what kind of young lady Nan Gong Yao would like. Nan Gong Yao stated that he prefers a lively and generous personality, and good family background. Su Ruo Mei, Zhuang Yangyang, and Huang Yuanyuan all came forward to display their charm in front of Nan Gong Yao. Just as Nan Gong Yao said that the ideal girl is far away yet right in front of him, he suddenly realized that Xiao Dou Zi was not in her seat, leaving him with a hollow feeling. >>read more
Episode 20: Nan Gong Yao learned the truth, and Xiao Dou Zi was placed under house arrest.
Xiao Dou Zi asked Nan Gong Yao to appoint a new crown princess, but Nan Gong Yao stated that the crown princess was selected by the empress and could not be easily changed, otherwise it would be considered defying the order and punishable. Xiao Dou Zi made it clear that he would rather be beheaded than comply. As the rain poured down harder, seeing Xiao Dou Zi's unwavering determination and his lingering illness, Nan Gong Yao almost fainted. Xiao Dou Zi was unable to explain the reason, and Nan Gong Yao declared that their relationship had completely severed, and they would never see each other again. >>read more
Episode 21: Bai Ye flew into a rage, and Nan Gong YaoXiao Dou Zi got married.
Bai Ye's repeated requests greatly displeased Nan Gong Yao. Bai Ye asked at least to be allowed to see Xiao Dou Zi, and Nan Gong Yao granted this. When Bai Ye saw Xiao Dou Zi, he again explained the necessity of Xiao Dou Zi leaving the palace with him, but Xiao Dou Zi thought it was absurd - how could a weak woman like her endanger the entire country of Jisi? Moreover, she loved the Crown Prince so much that even if it cost her life, she would not harm Nan Gong Yao. Bai Ye was almost enraged, as he clearly liked Xiao Dou Zi and had made many sacrifices, but in Xiao Dou Zi's eyes, he was insignificant. >>read more
Episode 22: Xing Shi rose in rebellion and seized power, while Nan Gong Yao was placed under soft detention.
Xing Shi found Su Shen Hai and paid a large sum to request that he withdraw the guards from the city gates at the hour of the rat. Su Shen Hai rebuked Xing Shi for being too greedy, saying that he had already given Xing Shi face by arranging for maids to serve Xing Shi when he was by Su Ruo Mei's side. Xing Shi was not in a hurry, and then went on to recount the process by which Nan Gong Yao had died at the hands of Xuan Bing. Su Shen Hai understood that it was due to his own inaction that this had occurred, and so he reluctantly agreed. >>read more
Episode 23: Mei Yu Shan helped with the plan, and Xiao Dou Zi stole out of the palace.
Xiao Dou Zi's rescue plan failed, and she was confined to a room under house arrest. Nan Gong Yao was sent into exile at the border, and a year later, Xing Shi ascended the throne, reviving Shengren. Xiao Dou Zi became the Princess of the Moon Shadow, enjoying great honor and glory. However, regardless of whether Xiao Dou Zi wished it or not, she still had to learn the proper etiquette. Liu Jiao Niang was still responsible for teaching her how to walk, greet, eat, and drink tea, as she could not be careless about anything. Xiao Dou Zi was used to being lax, so she simply let Liu Jiao Niang teach her while she learned according to her old habits. >>read more
