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[A Talented Girl Grows Up]

In the Feng State, a land of prosperity and peace,

from the highest halls of power to the bustling streets below,

[World's Greatest Talented Woman]

everyone strives to study and hone their skills in the "Six Arts."

It is said, "To be a scholar is to be at the pinnacle of society."

Scholars and intellectuals are highly revered,

while warriors and the illiterate find themselves in difficult situations.

And now, in the calm and peaceful Feng State,

a shocking event has recently stirred the populace,

with everyone eagerly gossiping about the matter.

This all began with the much-anticipated Talented Woman Competition,

where the World's Greatest Scholar,

Wen Chenyi, personally presided over the selection process.

The previously unknown Cheng Manyi, daughter of a martial arts school owner,

triumphed over the other contestants

through her true talents and knowledge. She won the title

and was subsequently granted a marriage by His Majesty.

Soon, she would wed Wen Chenyi.

Unexpectedly, on the very day of the wedding, Cheng Manyi suddenly died.

[Episode 1]

Soul, hasten back from afar

and return to your body.

It's not about another's body,

nor is it about any other's soul.

Cheng Manyi,

I hereby summon your soul back.

Ghost!

I remember I was catching a thief.

Why am I here?

All these bright, colorful props...

It's the Xiangshan Film Studio!

Did that deputy director choose me?

Master,

my daughter is possessed and has gone mad.

Please be kind and save her.

Even if I have to spend my entire fortune, I won't hesitate.

Who are you playing?

My lady,

I'm Dongqing.

I can save her.

How?

Perform a wedding ceremony to ward off evil spirits.

Perform a wedding ceremony to ward off evil spirits?

When the God of Joy descends,

all evil will be driven away.

If your daughter and that man named Wen Chenyi

complete their wedding ceremony

before the auspicious time,

then she will be fine.

Wen Chenyi?

Okay.

The name Wen Chenyi sounds familiar.

See?

She's recovered without medication.

That means Wen Chenyi is the one for her.

[Kuaikan: Creating Your Own World]

[The world's best in the capital]

[The End; Thank you for reading]

It's a tragic ending.

He is the male lead in "The World's Greatest Talented Woman"!

See?

She's even remembered that she is the World's Greatest Talented Woman.

I guessed right, didn't I?

She's even remembered that she is the World's Greatest Talented Woman.

Servants,

replace all the funeral stuff with the wedding decorations we've prepared.

Yes.

Master, you're really amazing.

Ouch, that hurts.

Come on, Master.

I have some additional generous rewards for you.

Additional generous rewards.

We are done for today?

Wait.

Could it be that I've...

traveled to the world of the book?

[The World's Greatest Talented Woman]

Watch out!

[The World's Greatest Talented Woman]

I, a rookie, have just arrived in this world,

and it's set to hell mode.

I, a total underachiever,

[Wedding]

have become the World's Greatest Talented Woman,

and I'm about to marry a two-dimensional character

from a book right here and now.

Where's the fairness in this?

Where's the rule of law?

Thank you. Thank you.

The World's Greatest Talented Woman

is marrying the World's Greatest Scholar.

[Wedding]

It's truly a match made in heaven!

Yeah! Yeah!

Manyi, don't blame me.

I did it all to save your life.

No.

I need to think of a way

to stop this farce.

Thank you.

Thank you. Thank you.

Father of the groom,

mother of the groom.

Easy, easy.

Look at this...

My lady!

My lady! Where are you?

My lady!

Miss Cheng?

Miss Cheng!

-My lady! -Miss Cheng!

My lady!

Have you seen your lady?

No.

Let's all look for her.

Okay, you go look for her over there.

Yes.

Let's go.

Oh my.

Even a normal cook in ancient times

is this handsome?

Isn't it hot?

Yes!

Hot!

Hot, it's so hot!

I almost got cooked in the iron pot.

These ancient times really don't agree with me.

Oh no.

He discovered my identity.

Will he tell on me?

That's right.

I'm the one you're thinking of.

Now you know

what my relationship with your Young Master is, right?

Thou knowest not the old acquaintance.

What is the reason?

Oh my, once again speaking as if from the Shakespearean era.

Don't talk,

and listen to me.

I descended from the sky this time

because your Young Master sent me

on a very dangerous secret mission.

He sent me here...

to test the food for poison.

And take this opportunity

to test your loyalty.

So just pretend you haven't seen me today

and don't say a word.

Otherwise,

when I talk about it to your Young Master,

you will be...

Why doesn't she recognize me?

And her disposition has greatly changed.

Her manner of speaking has become exceedingly strange.

We are both employees.

I know it's not easy for you.

Don't worry. As long as you are loyal,

I'll tell your Young Master when I'm back

to give you a raise.

By the way,

this dish of yours is quite delicious.

What's it called?

This table of dishes is called

the "Bride's Feast."

It's actually meant for...

This dish is...

drunken crabs.

Handsome,

I'll repay you another time

for the favor of feeding me today.

I have to hurry

and escape from this lion's den.

You don't have to hold me.

You don't need to see me off, hero.

We may not meet again.

[A Talented Girl Grows Up]

What magic is this?

Why can't I get out of here?

Could Wen Chenyi be behind all of this?

Wen Chenyi!

Where are you hiding?

Wen Chenyi.

Where are you hiding?

Come out!

I have something to tell you.

I'm here.

Honey, what instructions do you have for me?

I'm not your "honey."

And I don't have any instructions for you.

Don't talk nonsense.

It seems that you have had too much to drink.

Then

I shall rest in the study.

I need to tell you...

a big secret!

I'm all ears.

I'm not the

"World's Greatest Talented Woman" at all.

How could that be?

I personally... tested

and selected you.

There can't be a mistake.

I don't understand.

Speak in human language!

Could it be...

that you're not Cheng Manyi?

I am Cheng Manyi.

I'm not the one in the book.

Utter nonsense.

Honey, you are drunk.

Have a good rest.

Don't you go.

You're just a fictional character.

You don't understand anything.

I can't make you understand.

You're forcing me to strike.

Young Master, are you all...

My lady, are you all...

I'm fine.

Let's have some tea.

Let's go.

Father, Mother.

Jiaobai.

Young Master, you can do it!

[Wen's Mansion]

Why am I still here?

What happened last night?

Why can't I remember a thing?

Did Wen Chenyi...

Let's analyze it calmly.

This is how things should have happened.

Last night, Wen Chenyi tried to take advantage of me.

Thankfully, I've had some training!

At the critical moment,

I fought to break free,

seizing the opportunity to leap

and escape through the window.

But just then,

a pair of claws

pulled me

back into the abyss.

Then he...

tormented me in every possible way.

Gosh.

What have I been through?

Right.

I have to go to the police

and preserve the crime scene.

But this is ancient times; there are no police!

What should I do?

What should I do?

Honey.

I think...

You are the cook from yesterday.

You actually dare to take advantage of me?

I took advantage of you?

Who is taking advantage of my weakness now?

You're so good-looking.

Couldn't you do something better with your life?

Why must you be such a twisted, two-faced man?

What does the phrase "twisted, two-faced man" mean?

It's a man like you!

In order to stop me from running away,

you disguised yourself as a cook,

drugged the food,

and tried to...

take advantage of me.

All the traces in this room are evidence.

First,

you mistakenly thought I was just a cook

and didn't allow me to say a word.

Second,

you loved that drunken crab dish

and downed the entire bowl of wine in it.

That's what

caused you to pass out.

Third,

all the traces in the room were of your doing.

Then, let me ask you,

why did you try to run away?

I just don't want to marry you.

Seriously?

You're that weak?

Don't tell me you're going to blackmail me over this.

And if you accuse me of domestic abuse...

I've never imposed anything on anyone.

If you didn't want to marry me, why didn't you say so earlier?

We are already husband and wife.

How can a royal decree of marriage be overturned at will?

We need to discuss divorce further later.

For now,

you must fulfill your duties as a wife.

What do you want?

[A Talented Girl Grows Up]

I wronged him?

My lady, yesterday you caused such chaos

in here.

Ever since you fell ill,

your personality has completely changed,

like you're a different person.

Then tell me what the old Cheng Manyi...

What was I like before?

The old you

excelled in

all arts, such as music, chess, calligraphy, painting,

and composing verses, ditties, odes, and songs.

You could make people forget about other mundane girls just by seeing you.

Isn't that obvious?

To be the World's Greatest Talented Woman,

you have to have some real skills.

Are there any specific characteristics?

According to the poems you taught me,

you were like,

"Willow-like eyebrows seem to frown though they don't;

almond-shaped eyes appear to be joyful though they aren't;

cherry lips are ever so slightly pursed;

head lowers and smiles as if shyly wanting to speak when meeting others.

Your speech was like birdsong,

and you walked with delicate steps,

as graceful as a willow swaying in the breeze.

Even the way you held a book or waved a fan

was calm and elegant,

like a delicate flower blooming by the water.

Beautiful.

So beautiful.

My lady, you taught me

that one should never display joy or anger on the face

and that likes or dislikes should not be expressed outwardly.

The real Cheng Manyi

was a perfect match for Wen Chenyi.

But it doesn't sound like I was in good health.

My lady, you've stayed up late studying from a young age,

which has weakened your body.

Case solved.

She was another Lin Daiyu.

Full of knowledge and illness.

Died on the day of her wedding,

and now I've taken her body.

I don't know if I should feel pity for her

or for myself.

My lady, you're speaking nonsense again.

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

Thank you for saving me, sister-in-law.

It was nothing.

You addressed me as "sister-in-law"?

My name is Wen Chenwei.

Wen Chenyi is my older brother.

Hello, Wei.

Do you need me to pick up your painting?

No need, Manyi.

It's just a piece of waste paper.

That Wen Chenyi

literally has such a cute sister.

Unbelievable.

My brother is fortunate enough

to have such

a kind and warm-hearted wife.

Young Madam! Young Lady!

It's time.

The new bride should go meet her parents-in-law.

What?

Meet the parents-in-law!

Yi,

being able to marry someone

as talented and beautiful as Manyi

is also a blessing to our Wen family.

From now on, we're family.

I hope you and Yi can treat each other with respect

and live in harmony.

Also,

I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you

to take care of Yi's health in the future.

New bride, serve tea to your in-laws.

Fortunately, everything is alright.

Manyi, you're good.

I'm not

the World's Greatest Talented Woman at all.

Dealing with Wen Chenyi alone is already difficult enough,

and now I've offended the whole family.

The opponents are too strong.

I have to sneak away.

My lady, you can't go.

You can only stay alive if you remain in Wen's Mansion.

Dongqing,

you're way too naive.

Stay alive?

Staying here may actually get me killed faster.

Young Madam.

I'm Jiaobai.

I am the Young Master's personal attendant.

Now that you've married into the Wen family,

then...

then...

there's a huge secret

that I must share with you.

In the future, you might...

perhaps...

maybe...

notice that the Young Master occasionally displays peculiar behavior,

almost as if he...

transforms.

Transforms.

But please don't be frightened.

Because our Young Master...

He...

He what?

Could it be...

that he has a hidden illness?

I've known it for a long time.

You've known it for a long time?

Of course, I did.

Okay, I got it. You may leave.

Then, I'll take my leave.

My lady, what exactly do you know?

Dongqing,

you're so naive.

Isn't it obvious?

Wen Chenyi

is a completely twisted, sick, and two-faced man.

Based on all my experiences with dramas,

with such a husband,

I might end up like this.

Hero, I still have heroic deeds to accomplish.

Please let me go.

Honey, you keep talking about doing heroic deeds,

yet you won't even do this small favor of marrying me?

That makes so much sense,

and I can't even argue with it.

[Plea for Mercy Plan; Failed]

Once, there was a genuine love

placed right before me.

I didn't cherish it.

Only when I lost it

did I regret it deeply.

There's nothing more painful in this world than that.

Slit my throat

with your sword.

Don't hesitate any longer.

If God could give me another chance

to do it all again,

I would say three words to that girl:

I love you.

It's the long-lost

"Beauty Trap."

[Assassination Plan; Failed]

What "drama"

or "sick and two-faced"?

My lady, are you possessed or going crazy again?

No.

I have to find a way to go back.

But how can I go back?

The coffin.

As late autumn passes, all flowers wither and fade.

Only the Three Friends of Winter—pine, plum, and bamboo—

stand tall and proud.

But I wonder:

if heavy snow suddenly falls,

will the pine

remain evergreen and ageless?

Will the plum

maintain its exceptional grace?

And will the bamboo

bend yet remain unyielding?

Vice Censor-in-Chief Du, I'm sorry for not welcoming you sooner.

Please forgive me.

Wen,

you are the principal of the World's Greatest Academy.

Though I serve as a court official,

within the academy, I am merely a superintendent.

There's no need for such formalities between us.

I have yet to congratulate Scholar Wen...

on your recent marriage to the talented Lady Cheng.

Thank you, Vice Censor-in-Chief Du.

May I ask the purpose of your visit today?

To deliver His Majesty's oral edict.

In three months, a delegation of scholar-officials

from Sangyi will visit our country.

At that time, Scholar Wen and his wife, Cheng Manyi, will meet with His Majesty

and lead the top scholars of the academy

in a literary debate against them.

This concerns the honor of our country.

His Majesty has strictly ordered:

we must win; failure is not an option.

I accept the decree.

Scholar Wen,

I hope you achieve a great victory.

Otherwise, both the World's Greatest Academy and your family...

Everyone,

I'll take my leave.

Goodbye.

Great.

I can finally go back.

It's not easy to come here.

I've got to leave something behind.

[I was here]

Not bad.

Hya.

Go.

Let's go!

Hya!

Could it be that I didn't do it right?

Could it be

that the Master was right about Manyi?

Although she can ward off the evil through a wedding,

the malevolent spirits have already invaded her body.

Half of her soul

has already been destroyed.

I'm afraid...

Master,

please be kind and save my daughter.

I'm willing to sell everything I own,

even to sacrifice myself to the heavens if necessary!

How touching...

In that faraway place...

The Wen family...

The Wen family is a source of spiritual energy and vitality.

Only by staying there

can your daughter

stay alive

and have her soul restored.

Please follow my instructions.

Thank you, Master.

Evil spirits...

Devour them.

Devour.

Manyi.

Don't blame me for being so cruel.

I'm doing this for your own good.

Cruel?

Uncle.

Manyi,

you're back.

Who's there?

[I was here]

These... these are both handwritten by the Young Madam herself?

Why are they so different?

Are you certain about the news

that she's gone mad due to demonic possession?

It's insider information. Absolutely reliable.

Right now, only we and the Cheng family know about it.

The World's Greatest Talented Woman has gone crazy after getting married.

All the strange events in the world

have happened to her.

If she really has been possessed and gone mad,

what should we do when we meet His Majesty

and compete in the talent competition against Sangyi in three months?

Young Master, our Wen family will be in big trouble.

You have a disease, and she has one as well.

When two diseases collide,

w-w-we are doomed.

Though her personality has changed and she speaks oddly,

I don't believe she's gone mad.

She's very smart.

Let me test her out,

and then we can plan accordingly.

Old Cheng is really ruthless.

Superstitions can be really harmful.

Why is it that when others time travel to the past,

they gain all sorts of cheating powers

and enjoy their new life,

but when it comes to me,

I'm this unlucky?

No.

I have to find a way to go back.

Falling from a high place?

Honey,

do you recognize this piece of calligraphy?

What kind of scribble is this?

What does it even say?

How could she be illiterate?

Is there anything else?

If not, I'm leaving.

Then don't blame me for...

clearing the obstacles.

My apologies; I was reckless

and collided with you, Young Madam.

It's okay.

Earlier, I was rushing over,

and I spotted a big goose in the sky.

It was so beautiful.

So I paused to admire it for a moment,

and in that moment of distraction, I...

Is it all right?

Yes.

[The World's Greatest Talented Woman]

Watch out!

So, it's that ancient painting.

Let me ask you, Jiaobai.

Where can I buy ancient paintings?

Young Madam, why would you need to buy them?

In all of Feng State, no one has a larger collection of ancient paintings

than our Young Master.

They're all just ordinary paintings.

They're not what I'm looking for at all.

Young Master.

Sunlight streaming onto the incense burner kindles violet smoke...

[The Book of Songs]

Li Bai came to the roasted duck restaurant.

Could it be that she...

is really illiterate?

I'm tired.

I'm going to take a break.

Not so fast.

Why don't you and I discuss the literature further?

This Wen Chenyi

is testing me like crazy.

What should I do? What should I do?

Right, I should roll with the punches.

All right.

I can't keep up the act anymore.

I confess.

I was seriously ill,

and afterward, I tragically lost my memory.

So, now, I am

not the "Cheng Manyi" you used to know.

The one standing in front of you is...

a new me.

Didn't you say that you wanted a divorce?

Let's get on with it.

I won't hold you back from finding new love.

Just what I wanted.

This accursed Small Seal Script...

[Letter of Commitment]

I think I know this character.

It's... "Letter."

Isn't this a divorce letter? I'll sign it.

I must keep her here for now

to address the impending crisis of Sangyi's delegation.

There is nothing between us anymore.

This is a...

letter... of... commitment.

You illiterate.

Commitment letter? What commitment letter?

Did you just call me illiterate?

I just can't read your script here.

Is that illegal?

Deceiving the Emperor is against the law.

Your title as the World's Greatest Talented Woman

was bestowed upon you by His Majesty.

If you're found unworthy of the title...

What?

According to the laws of Feng,

martial artists pretending to be scholars

face execution.

Those impersonating talented scholars

face execution.

Those deceiving the emperor

face execution.

To be a scholar is to be at the pinnacle of society.

If you don't study hard, you'll end up like her.

You can't even write your own name.

Die, illiterate!

No, no!

No, I can't die!

If I die,

my heroism award ceremony

will become a memorial service.

I have to go back.

His Majesty has appointed you for the literary competition.

All under heaven belongs to the emperor.

Even if you had wings, you couldn't escape now.