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♪So this is what love is♪

♪I want to transform into a butterfly and pretend to meet you by accident♪

♪Gentle yet playful♪

♪You are as sweet as honey and as beautiful as springtime blooms♪

♪Yes♪

♪I have secretly fallen in love♪

♪My eyes filled with longing. I can't help but care deeply about you♪

♪In this lifetime, I'll practice hard♪

♪To master your enchanting worldly charm♪

♪You are like a love story, a poem, a dream, and a stunning view♪

♪The unparalleled and everlasting love in this world, all that touches my heart♪

♪Your dress brushes past the copper bell♪

♪Laughing foolishly, feeling fortunate to have met you♪

♪Cherry blossoms fall into my heart♪

♪You are like a mood, sometimes happy, sometimes mad, and sometimes sunny♪

♪I'm the happiest when I think of you and I want to pick the stars for you♪

♪I'll be gentle with you for the rest of my life♪

♪You make me want to be close to you♪

♪Let's travel together to the ends of the earth♪

♪There's a girl, playful and unique♪

♪A smile of hers can make the whole street bloom♪

♪How could the world ever let down a pair like us, unmatched in the world?♪

♪The world is no longer fun. I don't want to explore it without you♪

♪There's a girl, mesmerized by the spring breeze♪

♪Like falling petals meeting flowing water, hoping for eternity♪

♪I shall confess my love for you♪

♪There is someone♪

♪I really like♪

♪You are like a love story, a poem, a dream, and a stunning view♪

♪The unparalleled and everlasting love in this world, all that touches my heart♪

♪Your dress brushes past the copper bell♪

♪Laughing foolishly, feeling fortunate to have met you♪

♪Cherry blossoms fall into my heart♪

♪You are like a mood, sometimes happy, sometimes mad, and sometimes sunny♪

♪I'm the happiest when I think of you and I want to pick the stars for you♪

♪I'll be gentle with you for the rest of my life♪

♪You make me want to be close to you♪

♪Let's travel together to the ends of the earth♪

[Practice Daughter]

[Adapted from An Yimo's original novel, The Charming Thief Princess]

[Episode 3]

How come it's you again?

A bunch of cheats.

You took my money but didn't hand over the things to me.

Who are you calling a cheat?

Wait a minute.

Who said I wouldn't hand it to you?

Catch it.

Are you trying to fool me?

Take a closer look.

This jade pendant is worth much more than that cheap pearl.

Your one hundred silver taels weren't spent in vain.

I only want the pearl!

The pearl got lost because of them.

Killing me won't change anything.

Um... Calm down.

What do we do now?

Don't worry. I'll definitely find it for you.

Please don't be impulsive. Stay calm.

Who are you?

Why do you care about this?

I'm... I...

Give me the pearl and I'll release her.

Otherwise, I'll kill her.

Are you really going to save her?

Yeah.

Since your bodies have been swapped,

we should just let it be.

- Right. - If she wants to kill her,

then just let it be.

What are you talking about?

Didn't you teach me from a young age

to accept the consequences of my doing?

If I made the mistake,

why would she pay for it?

Besides, I do want my body back.

Douzi.

[Relief Organization]

Dong Xi.

We've been sitting here for an hour already.

Your Highness,

shall I go and gather some information?

Isn't the warm weather nice?

Your Highness,

we've already reached the entrance,

but we're just drinking tea and eating peanuts here.

Aren't we going in?

What? Are you in a hurry to return to the palace?

No.

I've noticed that these past two days,

without Zuo's constant reminders,

you seem a bit out of sorts.

No.

Here, have some tea.

Zuo.

Zuo.

Zuo is also here?

Zuo...

Go

and buy two sticks of sugary hawthorn berries.

Remember to ask the vendor to tie a red string on them.

Yes, Your Highness.

Your Highness,

we've been eating peanuts for an hour already.

Do you still want to eat sugary hawthorn berries?

Both groups of people this afternoon

entered through the side door

only after buying sugary hawthorn berries.

I thought Your Highness was simply enjoying the tea,

but it turns out your mind was preoccupied with other things.

I'll focus on drinking tea,

and you should focus on pouring tea.

Don't pour too much in one and too little in the other.

They are almost the same.

Not quite.

This is the same.

Yes.

Sir,

I don't think I've seen you before.

It is indeed my first visit.

You came for that matter, right?

Indeed.

Sir, please follow me.

I assure you that everything here is of top quality.

Please.

How come he's here?

Yesterday, you were lucky,

but it might be a different story today.

Why did she bring her here?

Get up, all of you!

- Quickly, stand up. - Hurry up.

Stand straight.

These are all survivors of the recent disaster.

Their parents are all dead,

so it won't cause any trouble.

Sir, if you fancy any of them,

you can take them away for 200 silver taels.

You sure know

how to make easy money, don't you?

[The superintendent] With the palace banning

[of the Relief Organization]] private slave trading,

we have to operate covertly.

Thanks for the higher-ups' support.

This money isn't just for our own.

We also have to show our appreciation to those higher-ups.

From what you're saying,

you seem quite adept at this business.

I'm flattered.

Sir, you see,

with the upheaval caused by the earthquake,

a large number of refugees are flooding into the capital.

The government is currently

grappling with this issue.

The elderly, the sick, and the disabled

are all being sent to our Relief Organization.

We're overwhelmed as it is.

It's just as well that we're helping them

secure a better future,

which is also a way of alleviating the burden on the court.

Nanbei.

Yes.

I'll take these two then.

Okay.

Mei Yushan.

Your... Your Highness.

Why are you here?

I'm here to look for someone.

Look for whom?

I'm here to visit the disaster victims.

What a coincidence.

You happen to meet me when visiting the disaster victims here.

By the way, I have an important question to ask you.

Did you happen to see a pearl last night?

It's quite black and not very pretty.

Is that your belonging?

So you do have it?

I knew it.

Last night, the jade pendant I've been carrying for years

suddenly went missing

and there was an additional pearl for some unknown reason.

Jade... jade pendant?

I have no idea.

Please give the pearl back to me now.

Let me find my jade pendant first,

then we'll talk.

I'll tell you.

I'll help you find the jade pendant.

You give me the pearl first.

You took my jade pendant

and still dare to make a deal with me?

About the jade pendant, I...

Sir.

Sir, may I have the address of your residence?

Someone will deliver the kids to you later.

Please come with me.

Sir,

according to the rules, you need to sign and make your cross.

Payment must be settled in full,

and no refunds or exchanges are allowed.

Dong Xi,

you go with him.

Please.

Since you have other matters to attend to,

I won't disturb you further.

Please return the pearl to me.

I lost it.

You...

Sir.

Sir, please come this way.

The more I look at him,

the less he seems like an ordinary buyer.

Buying and selling private slaves violates the law of the country.

No one dares to sign.

So I just tested him by asking him to sign.

Tell our people to get ready.

He even called in a helper.

What are you waiting for?

Quickly, get someone to clean up the scene.

I'd like to see

who can get out of here today.

Yes.

It was my fault about the jade pendant.

Can you please be broad-minded

and forgive me this time?

The Moon Spirit Pearl might be with him.

He can't just leave.

Why can't I find it?

Could it be hidden in his shoe?

Are you okay?

Is your leg okay?

There's nothing in this shoe.

Is it in the other one?

Are you plotting something against me?

I'm not.

Let's see if you will take it off.

I missed it twice.

This body is really useless.

What is that sound?

There's no sound.

There's no sound.

There is.

Are you done visiting the disaster victims?

If you are, leave quickly.

- No, there's the sound of a pig. - Go now.

Sir,

everything is prepared.

About the silver taels...

The Relief Organization was meant

to aid the people and save lives.

You receive salaries from the court

and are supported by the people,

yet you take advantage of the natural disaster

to plunder the victims,

engage in human trafficking,

and even secretly raise assassins.

You are truly audacious.

Sir, if you insist on making things difficult for me,

then I'll have to forcibly

detain you here.

Um, I have something to attend to.

I'll take my leave now.

Miss Mei, you seem to be in quite a rush.

What's the matter?

You don't want to return my pearl

yet you want me to stay here to take a beating with you?

If you don't want to get hurt, stay by my side.

I'll protect you.

You think you

can detain me?

Go!

It's not safe at all. I better hurry up and find her.

Where's that girl?

Let's go.

Capture him.

Don't move.

Sir, what should we do with him?

I'm curious who's backing you up,

allowing you to be so arrogant.

You'd be scared if I told you.

My master is working at the Ministry of Personnel.

So it's the Ministry of Personnel, huh?

No wonder the national treasury

can't fill this bottomless pit.

The superintendent of the Relief Organization

is unforgivable.

Take him away.

Don't move.

Step back.

Don't push me.

- Stop looking. - Step back.

Step back.

Let's go.

Listen.

The Moon Spirit Pearl is definitely with him.

Maybe you can think of another solution.

How can I meet the Crown Prince in my current state?

Besides,

there's another matter now,

which is even more urgent than swapping our bodies back.

What's the matter?

Tomorrow is the day I should enter the palace to study.

If I can't switch my body back and can't enter the palace,

not only will you be punished,

but the entire Grand Chancellor's Residence

will be implicated.

What

does the Grand Chancellor's Residence have to do with me?

If the Grand Chancellor's Residence is implicated,

will the Grand Chancellor's daughter be in trouble?

Yes.

You are the daughter of the Grand Chancellor now.

What should we do then?

As it stands, you will have to go in my place.

Then, get the pearl from the Crown Prince

to swap our bodies back.

Me?

I won't go,

absolutely not.

I won't even be able

to survive an hour in the palace.

I refuse to go.

If you don't enter the palace and see the Crown Prince,

how will we find the Moon Spirit Pearl?

If you agree,

I will accompany you into the palace

and ensure your safety.

Douzi,

I heard there are a lot of treasures in the palace.

Why don't you seize the opportunity...?

Don't listen to your First Father.

All you need to do is to get your body back

and return safely.

If you ask me,

it's pretty nice for you to be the young lady

at the Grand Chancellor's Residence.

Why are you so annoying?

Come here.

Come over.

Let's make a deal.

After we get the pearl and switch our bodies back,

I'll leave the palace immediately

and won't stay a moment longer.

I've checked,

and that pearl is indeed missing.

Forgive my incompetence.

I'll dispatch someone right away

to break the legs of those thieves.

You are still so impatient.

Don't alert them just yet.

Keep a close watch on those four

and see what they're up to.

Yes, sir.

Sir,

why did you take the blow for the scoundrel's son?

It was just a ruse of injuring myself to gain his confidence.

Firstly, it was to let you go,

and secondly, it was to demonstrate my loyalty to the Crown Prince,

thereby earning his trust further.

Did you truly believe you could harm the Crown Prince?

You really overestimated yourself.

After the Battle of Shengdong,

upon his grandfather's demise

and the current Emperor's ascension,

the emperor enlisted dozens of top martial artists to train him.

He keeps his skills concealed.

Even I

may not necessarily be his match.

Sir, I'm worried that you...

Though bows and arrows can shoot from afar,

they cannot kill up close.

Being by the Crown Prince's side

is not only an opportunity for assassination

but also a way to find the princess.

Yes, sir.

The two short swords have already been exposed.

The sword shop needs to be dealt with as soon as possible.

[Grand Chancellor's Residence]

Shan.

Wait.

I... Shan.

As your mother, there are a few more things I need to tell you.

With your proud spirit, you never want to compete with others.

But the palace is different from our residence.

You must be extremely cautious.

- This child... - Stop nagging.

I'm in a hurry to get to the palace.

Miss, do you dislike me now?

Who will take care of you in the future?

- That won't be necessary, thank you. - Miss.

You may go back.

I'm leaving now.

Take care.

Shan.

Shan.

Shan, you must remember what I told you.

[Mrs. Mei]

Shan has always been calm

and composed.

She's never been so impatient.

[Grand Chancellor Mei]

Why are you crying?

Shan's going to the palace

to become the Crown Princess,

which is a good thing.

You used to complain that she wasn't eager

and proactive enough.

But now, she's proactive.

Why are you crying?

Come on, be good.

Be strong, don't cry.

You can come out now.

Careful.

[Jixi Palace]

[Stars]

Sir, His Highness is here.

He's here?

Bai Ye!

Where is he?

Bai Ye!

Bai Ye!

Bai Ye, come out now!

Bai Ye!

Where are you? Bai Ye!

Are you done hiding? Come out!

Bai Ye, come out quickly!

- Here comes this move again. - Here comes this move again.

You use this move to ambush me every time.

You saw through it again.

This is your birthday present.

Here's your birthday present.

Thank you, Your Highness.

Take a look.

Do you like it?

I do! It's a fan.

I'm glad you like it.

Let's go eat something.

Sure!

Do you want it? If not, I'll throw it away.

I... I want it.

I... I want it.

Thank you.

It's been over ten years

and you're still so good to me.

If it weren't for me,

you wouldn't have to be under house arrest for so many years.

This just makes me feel even more guilty.

You're talking too much nonsense today.

Come, join me for a cup of tea.

I do want to join you

but I have something to do today.

How about this?

I'll come to see you another day.

Okay.

Also,

happy birthday!

Have a seat.

Why do you want to see me?

I only came out because of you.

If my mother finds out I skipped school,

I'll definitely be punished.

Yesterday, I tried to decipher the celestial phenomena again.

Do tell.

What?

You mustn't lie to me.

Every word I say is true.

How is it possible? I am the one

who will cause the downfall of the nation.

Don't tell others about it, okay?

Have you heard?

Prophet Bai Ye predicted

that the Crown Prince would fall in love with the Princess of Shengdong

and become the Emperor who would bring

about the downfall of the nation.

Then, the Crown Prince...

If we don't depose the Crown Prince,

Jixi will surely perish.

Have you heard?

It's being spread everywhere now

that the Crown Prince will become

the Emperor who will bring about the downfall of the nation.

You better stop talking nonsense.

We'll end up dead.

By the divine will of heaven, the Emperor decrees:

Bai Ye, the eldest son of Commander Bai, though gifted,

lacks discipline,

and displays rebellious tendencies.

Henceforth, he is to be confined to the Astronomical Bureau.

During this house arrest, he's forbidden to leave the Astronomical Bureau.

He shall be released when he turns sixteen.

Please obey His Majesty's order.

Anyone spreading rumors

shall be executed without exception.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Your Highness,

I swear

that I will definitely lift the curse for you.

You know well that the officials

at the Ministry of Personnel are constantly targeting you,

why don't you learn to draw in your claws?

[The Empress] Today, in the court,

an order was given to raid

Wang Shujuan's residence,

causing a stir even in the Imperial Harem.

I was just warning those embezzlers

about the consequences.

The incident at the Relief Organization

surely isn't solely the fault of Wang Shujuan.

Yao,

I know you are upright

and can't stand these dirty deeds.

But you have to understand

that if you are too strict, you'll have no allies.

Your father has been Emperor for more than ten years.

Do you think he can't tell who is loyal and who is treacherous?

Today, you dismissed a minister.

It will surely cause panic in the court,

which will be even more detrimental to you.

It'll just be another round of impeachment.

Mother.

Father and you have taught me Confucian classics since childhood,

emphasizing the importance

of loyalty, filial piety, integrity, and courage.

If I were to tolerate people like Wang Shujuan

just because I fear impeachment,

wouldn't that be a betrayal

of your teachings?

You...

Never mind.

These

are issues you must face.

Oh right.

Starting today, you should return to Chongwen Academy

to avoid attracting too much attention.

It's a good opportunity

to spend a few days

studying with those young ladies who entered the palace.

During this period, you don't need to deal with state affairs anymore.

Mother...

Stop talking.

Give those old fellows a break, will you?

[Pure thoughts]

[Emulate the actions of the wise]

Eat with me.

Dig in.

You better not eat these things.

Why?

I don't eat things that have been touched by hands,

nor do I use other people's plates and bowls.

It's unhygienic.

You're currently using my body,

so you better control yourself.

This cup is pretty clean.

This is rare.

It's the first time I've seen a maid disdaining food

and the master kindly persuading her.

If I didn't know she's the Grand Chancellor's daughter,

I would've thought

she was just an uneducated girl.

Eunuch Song is here.

Where are your manners?

- Greetings, Eunuch Song. - Greetings, Eunuch Song.

Ladies,

please.

Chongwen Academy has not opened its doors

to female students for many years.

It is fortunate that Her Majesty is open-minded

and has allowed you to enter the palace

to study with the princes.

Regardless of your fathers' ranks,

once you enter Chongwen Academy, your status will no longer matter.

You must strictly adhere to the rules of the academy,

or you will be expelled from the palace.

So much talking.

Now, the first thing upon entering the palace

is to have your portraits painted

and hung in the hall alongside those of the princes

for future generations to admire.

Please, ladies, take your scholar's attire.

Strange.

What is this?

You don't even know wheat ears?

You're doing things on your own and are knowledgeable about grains,

no wonder the young lady from the Mei Family

is favored by Her Majesty.

I've never worn such an ugly outfit in all my life.

Do you think I look good in this?

Do you think it looks better with or without the belt?

It doesn't look good whether you wear the belt or not.

You look even worse.

Anyway, it's your own body.

Within the time it takes for an incense stick to burn,

change into the scholar's attire,

place the wheat ears on both sides of the body,

maintain an elegant posture,

- and do not move the body... - Miss...

- to complete the painting... - Please put this on.

Those who fail to meet the standard will be considered

as having unkempt attire

and will not be allowed to participate in the painting.

The paintings upon entering the palace will be permanently preserved.

Please pay attention to your posture.

Her bottom is definitely padded.

I've worn these before when practicing martial arts.

So her bottom is fake.

She's truly living up to her name,

Zhuang Yangyang. [*meaning to pretend]

Miss.

Does it not hurt?

Get it out now.

It does hurt a bit.

She's still pretending.

It does hurt a bit.

Start painting.

♪So this is what love is♪

♪I want to transform into a butterfly and pretend to meet you by accident♪

♪Gentle yet playful♪

♪You are as sweet as honey and as beautiful as springtime blooms♪

♪Yes♪

♪I have secretly fallen in love♪

♪My eyes filled with longing. I can't help but care deeply about you♪

♪In this lifetime, I'll practice hard♪

♪To master your enchanting worldly charm♪

♪You are like a love story, a poem, a dream, and a stunning view♪

♪The unparalleled and everlasting love in this world, all that touches my heart♪

♪Your dress brushes past the copper bell♪

♪Laughing foolishly, feeling fortunate to have met you♪

♪Cherry blossoms fall into my heart♪

♪You are like a mood, sometimes happy, sometimes mad, and sometimes sunny♪

The wheat ears need to be inserted properly.

♪I'm the happiest when I think of you and I want to pick the stars for you♪

♪I'll be gentle with you for the rest of my life♪

♪You make me want to be close to you♪

You keep moving around. I can't paint like this.

It's itchy. Come and try it yourself.

You... You've gone too much.

How can I paint like this?

This is clearly because the clothes are not clean.

What can I do about it?

This scholar's attire

was prepared by the Directorate for Royal Clothing

at Her Majesty's command,

and the wheat ears were also prepared by Her Majesty's order.

Only you, Miss Mei, find it unsatisfactory.

There's nothing unusual

with the other young ladies.

You... You are...

- Look, she's moving too. - You...

Miss Mei, you've just entered the palace and are already giving me a hard time.

If we miss a painting,

how will I explain it?

What does that have to do with me?

You...

Who taught you this undisciplined

and arrogant behavior?

Look at you. You don't sit properly

and you don't stand properly.

Stand up!

You...

Eunuch Song,

it wasn't specified which artist should paint the portraits.

Anyone can do it, right?

That's right.

However, with four artists and four young ladies,

if an artist refuses to paint,

then your young lady won't have a painting to frame.

If the artist refuses to paint,

I am willing to give it a try.

You?

What can a maid like you paint?

No need to push yourself too hard.

If I remember correctly,

just now, you said anyone could paint.

We're new to the palace and are unfamiliar with the rules here,

so we consider your words as precious advice.

The Mei Family is indeed remarkable.

Even a little maid is so eloquent.

Fine, I'll let you paint.

But let me remind you,

these paintings are to be presented to Her Majesty.

If your painting displeases Her Majesty,

I won't be able to save you.

You can do it.

I'm painting a picture of myself.

Yes, you're right.

♪It's your mesmerizing glance♪

♪Freezing the gentle breeze of the mundane world♪

♪Your gentle call awakens me from my unfinished dreams♪

♪It's hard to convey my love for you when fighting for the homeland♪

♪Our destined encounter♪

♪I am meant to accompany you on this journey♪

♪Wishing for a bit more♪

♪So love feels even more real♪

♪You and I, each completing the other, year after year♪

♪Accompany me to explore the world♪

♪We walk together on bustling streets♪

♪My heart leans towards your warm embrace♪

♪We're both kites reclaimed from the edge of the sky♪

♪If it's an unfathomable fate, let me do it again♪

♪We're both misunderstood, yet we accept it willingly♪

♪Step forth boldly and join me without asking where we're heading♪