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A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES

Gently.

Gently.

Do you know how to do this or not?

It's just a minor injury, no big deal.

What? I can't move at all.

Amah always does this for Mr. Wong.

Hey! You've gone too far!

I wasn't even prepared and you...

You...

What?

You fixed it.

I can move now!

Thank you.

We've found the Black Pearl.

If only I saw who the man in green shoes was.

Now with the Black Pearl as evidence,

I can report to Heaven once we find out who he is.

Time is running out.

You're not safe here.

I will take you home soon.

You'll be able to reunite with your family.

I miss them so much.

This stall is closing soon.

Looks like no one else was here

the night Li Lan was harmed.

This is all my fault.

After Li Lan's mom passed away,

I became demotivated to work.

That caused my business to fall apart.

That's why I left to find work.

I never expected I'd get into trouble.

Mr. Pan, don't blame yourself.

All of us know

that you loved Mrs. Pan more than anything.

But I neglected my responsibilities

and brought trouble to my family.

Family is the most important.

I know that too.

But Mr. Pan,

I can't forget

that voice in my head.

You're such a tease.

WEST RIVER

Tian Ching.

Your payment is short!

Do you have a death wish?

One more mistake,

and you will have to face your judgment.

No...

THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING,

I'LL GET EVERYTHING DONE.

-Morning, Madam. -Morning, Madam.

This is what you asked for, my son.

Good morning, Madam Lim.

How are you?

I'm fine.

Everything's fine now.

Amah,

take a look at this.

WEST RIVER

Isn't this from the Lim family?

How did you get it?

All servants of the Lim house use this handkerchief.

I found it outside the gambling den last night.

You suspect that this is related to the Lims' servants?

I need to visit the Lim family.

And talk to Tian Bai about this.

I'm going with you.

-I'm going too. -Sit down.

You've done more than enough.

I can still help.

Mr. Wong,

someone needs to look after Li Lan.

I'll leave that to you.

All right.

I'm sorry.

I wasn't of help before this happened to Missy.

It's fine.

You were always there when she needed you most.

She knows.

Thank you.

Thank you for asking me to come back.

I haven't worked here as long as you have,

but I did...

watch her grow up.

She's like family to me.

Let's hope that she'll get through this.

Maybe she'll get up all of a sudden someday.

Bouncing around, eating all the food.

Sleeping and waking up late.

That's just how she is.

You should get going.

I will look after her.

Madam, Master asked to see you.

I got my mom to burn me this lamp.

As long as my friends have a good time,

we'll also live lavishly from now on.

What do you think?

Is it pretty?

Very pretty.

As pretty as you are.

What else can be prettier than a pure maiden

in the Three Realms?

It's a pity that all pretty things

will eventually disappear.

Where were you?

You've been busy preparing for the banquet.

I can't be of much help,

so I've been in my room all this while.

You're so thoughtful.

But what I meant was,

did you leave this mansion?

I wouldn't dare to go out.

Didn't you warn me about the demons outside?

Bring my subordinates along if you want to go out.

They'll keep you safe.

I don't want to cause any trouble.

You're such a good girl.

If only he could be as obedient as you.

He failed to perform the task I gave him.

He betrayed my trust.

That's why he has to be punished.

Hold on.

You're really going to do this?

You think I should...

show him mercy?

Why not?

I used to play chess with Tian Bai when we were young.

I always won.

Once, I thought I should be kind and let him win.

But do you know what happened?

My dad praised Tian Bai for improving

and chastised me for deteriorating!

In my dictionary,

there's no such word as "mercy."

He must have figured it out.

Why else would he kill his subordinate in front of me?

He's obviously giving me a warning.

I think he's getting anxious.

I eavesdropped on the conversation between him and the corrupt official.

That official seemed to be pretty harsh on him.

How do they communicate?

There's a set of paper and pen

in Lim Tian Ching's study.

He writes on the paper.

That's how they communicate.

If we get the chance to enter his study

and write on that paper...

Then we'll be able to communicate with the official

and make sure that he attends the banquet.

We'll then lure him somewhere else.

There's a storeroom behind the mansion.

We can meet him there.

We'll capture them all at once

and get you home!

Then you'll keep an eye on Tian Ching.

Don't let him out of your sight.

I'll write to the official.

He asked me to dine with him later.

Seize the chance.

What's the matter?

Madam, something happened in your room.

She broke into your room.

What are you going to do with her?

I'll report this to Master.

Don't.

I'm sorry, I heard that your master's wife

is really pretty.

I just wanted to come and take a look.

She's really pretty.

Madam, are we not going to report this to Master?

Looks like this was just a misunderstanding.

Leave her to me.

We're not reporting this to Master?

Don't you know

what the consequences of reporting bad news to Master are?

So...

just leave her to me.

You can go now.

Yes, Madam.

Mom!

How have you been?

I didn't expect to see you here.

I heard you were here.

So I came to see for myself.

Let me take a good look at you.

Are you at the edge of life and death?

What is it about this marriage?

I'm being forced to marry him.

It's a long story.

No rush. You can tell me everything.

Mom,

why are you still here?

Shouldn't you have reincarnated long ago?

I should have.

But I couldn't bear to leave you and your dad.

So I chose to stay.

I would go to the Memory Well

to look at you and your dad.

And Amah.

That's all I need.

Tell me about how you've been.

I haven't...

Mom, this is Er Lang.

I've seen photos of her in your house.

Pleased to meet you.

We're friends.

-Er Lang will help me escape from here. -That's right.

I'm a Heavenly Guard.

I came here to solve a case.

She's been a great help.

Thank you for looking after Li Lan.

Continue. I shall leave you two alone.

Please continue.

Actually, you two look quite alike.

But your mom is prettier.

I'll leave now.

Madam.

What's wrong?

Who took my stuff?

I did.

As the heir of this family,

I've decided that there's no need to burn offerings for Tian Ching anymore

since the Hungry Ghost Month is over.

You have no right to do so.

I'm doing what's best for our family.

This is my duty.

Where are the offerings?

I've put them away.

You have no say in this.

Yes, you might be the head of this house one day,

but right now, that role is still mine.

Then all the more reason you should do what's best for us.

While you were still a crawling baby,

I was already managing this family.

How dare you say I haven't done my duty?

Everyone in this house thinks that you've gone mad.

They wouldn't dare to get near you.

Have you forgotten?

This family still needs you.

Mom.

Are you happy now?

You've finally seen me ridiculed.

Was that really necessary?

I bet you don't know this.

Your dad was incited by his business partners

to jump from the second floor onto a moving horse cart.

I was shocked and furious!

Amah was really worried too.

But then I gave it some thought.

He only did it for our family.

What's more, after that incident,

everyone wanted to do business with him.

Dad actually did those things?

Yes, he did many other crazy things as well.

Your dad...

is an honest and reliable man.

That's why I fell in love with him.

At that time, we were so young.

All we thought about was exploring the world.

We would seize every chance we had.

What's wrong?

It's just...

It's...

I'm sorry.

I wasn't by your side.

You were sick

at that time.

Nobody wanted that.

But I promised to show you the world.

To bring you to your favorite places, Paris and London.

We would try new and interesting things together

and be a happy family.

No matter if they are ordinary days,

birthdays, or holidays,

we'd all be beside you

and watch you grow up.

At least we're together now.

Where are you going?

This is our chance.

Do you have a plan?

I have to send a message to the official first.

We should seize every chance, right?

No one's there.

Mom, alert me immediately

-if anyone comes. -Okay.

I

Tian Ching's back.

Li Lan, hurry up!

He's almost here.

Mom, leave first.

I need more time.

I WOULD LIKE TO MEET YOU IN THE STOREROOM AT THE BANQUET

What are you doing in my room?

Haven't I ordered the servants to guard

and protect you everywhere you go?

I'm safe, as you can see right before you.

You do look safe.

But my dear,

are you going to tell me

what you're doing in my room?

We're getting married soon.

I can't embarrass you in front of your guests.

What do you think about this?

Come.

This one suits you better.

Try it on for me.

Look.

Wear this tonight.

Okay, sure.

What are you doing?

I'm going to help Mom burn these offerings.

Help Mom?

She doesn't even seem to acknowledge you.

Are you going to deny her ability

in managing this household so well

all by herself?

Undeniably... she does it very well.

Everything she does,

from managing the kitchen to handling everything in this household,

hosting festive banquets and whatnot...

They are all to make Dad look good.

You're right.

Then why would she do such things?

That's her responsibility to the family.

That's right.

You should understand that more than anyone else.

Mom is only a puppet

controlled by Dad.

And right now,

as a mother,

she is only trying to do something for her dead son.

Yet you called her mad.

Let me tell you.

This is called grief.

Young Master Tian Bai, Mr. Pan is here for you.

Okay.

Why did you not follow our plan and act on your own?

I was just seizing the opportunity.

You could've at least informed me.

I didn't want to waste time.

-What if something happened to you? -But nothing happened.

The official has received my message. Why are you still so mad?

The problem is if anything happens to you, I won't be able to protect you.

You just got lucky this time.

I admit that I was impulsive.

But I did it for you

and my family.

What about yourself?

Have you considered your own safety?

I'd blame myself

if you don't go home alive.

And your family would never be happy again.

Five hundred years ago,

I became a Heavenly Guard

because of my family.

At that time,

I had to make an impossible decision.

That's why you always keep your guard up,

so you won't get hurt again.

This reminds me of when you were a child.

You always wanted me to braid your hair.

Back then,

you were eager to grow up.

What's the matter?

I'm thinking about tonight's plan.

Isn't everything all set and done?

It's about Er Lang.

He was mad at me for not following the plan.

But I don't think it's as simple as that.

Does he think that I'm not capable?

He absolutely believes in you.

He was so worried because he cares about you.

I think he only cares about his promotion.

I've seen the way he looks at you.

He really cares about you.

Whose is this?

Take a closer look.

Who lost their handkerchief recently?

Everyone,

something has happened to my daughter.

We only want to find out the truth.

Please tell us

if you know anything.

Please help us.

If this is the case...

Young Master...

Young Master, we are innocent.

What are you doing?

These belong to Madam Lim, right?

Are these herbs yours?

These are all mine.

I swear.

These cockroaches were poisoned.

That's not mine.

Arsenic.

That's used to kill rats.

I don't know why it's here.

Poison?

When ingested,

it can cause nausea, vomiting, and fever.

With sufficient dosage, it can be lethal.

No, wait...

So you're the one who poisoned my daughter?

It's not me!

I don't even know your daughter. Why would I poison her?

The tea that Tian Ching drank that night was poisoned.

Li Lan found out

that you're the one who killed Tian Ching.

Am I right?

I know Tian Ching treated you badly.

Tell me the truth.

He was not only mean to me.

He was mean to everyone.

Shi Ching, say something.

All these years,

we've been very dedicated to this family.

But Young Master Tian Ching was a monster!

We were constantly tormented by him for no reason.

He deserved to die!

Take her away.

Let me go! I'm not a murderer!

-You will pay for this! -How could this happen?

All of you will pay for this!

You bunch of ruthless rouges!

I'm not a murderer! Why are you arresting me?

Let me go!

I'm not a murderer!

Madam Lim.

Mr. Pan.

Everything has finally come to an end.

Tian Ching's murderer has been captured,

but it changes nothing.

Don't you think so?

I'm glad that you've recovered.

But that took away

Li Lan's life.

I understand what you and Li Lan are going through.

Madam Lim.

I don't understand why you're giving in to Tian Ching.

He is my son.

I just want him to live a better afterlife.

There's nothing more radiant than a new bride.

You're prettier than I imagined.

I'm sure our guests feel the same.

Because of you...

Because of your crazy idea,

my daughter has to become Tian Ching's ghost bride?

Li Lan was willing.

No.

She only agreed to this marriage to save me.

If you didn't fall ill,

Li Lan wouldn't have had to do this.

But you can't deny

that this is all because of your selfishness.

Don't you think

that your actions will only ruin Tian Ching?

I'm the only person

who can protect him.

Mr. Pan...

if you were me,

would you give up on your child?

Everyone.

Allow me to introduce my bride,

Pan Li Lan.

Please enjoy yourself tonight.

You're burning offerings for Tian Ching?

Yes, Mom.

Why are you doing this?

You haven't been looking well.

Is Tian Ching still haunting you every night?

I know you'll sleep better

if I burn more offerings for him.

Why do you care about me all of a sudden?

As far as I can remember,

I've only called one person Mom.

I always thought you hated me.

Why would I hate you?

I never treated you like a daughter.

I don't blame you.

It was all Dad's doing.

We didn't have a choice.

It was your mom who forced him to take you in back then.

My mom had no choice either.

Just like how you have no choice but to be tortured

by Tian Ching.

It's my fault.

I didn't teach him well.

Mom...

I don't want to see you suffer anymore.

Can you please let me help you?

Whatever happened to Li Lan...

It's not your fault.

Mr. Wong, do you want to play by the lake?

Mr. Wong, catch me!

Mr. Wong, don't run!

You're so old.

Yes.

And you're still a child.

I'm sorry.

At that time,

I couldn't save you.

It's okay.

If you like,

we can go for a swim together.

Okay.

Have you found that person?

I'm not sure yet.

He kissed you just now.

And you just let him?

Did I have a choice?

Fine.

Hey, look.

Green shoes.

Is he the one we're looking for?

I'll keep an eye on him.

If it's really him, he'll surely take the bait.

Okay, I'll go back to Tian Ching for now.

Be careful.

Hey.

I have what you want.

So you're the judge that Tian Ching has been bribing.

Don't try anything funny.

Can you please tell me

what your judge number is?

Number six.

A Heavenly Guard?

A female judge?

I didn't know there were female judges.

That's what many people think.

You've survived in the Netherworld

for so long without any powers.

You're really something.

Do you know you've destroyed the balance

of the universe just because of these silly pearls?

I'm here to arrest...

It's been a few thousand years.

No one can stop me.

You...

Have you really decided to stop yielding to Tian Ching?

Aren't you afraid that he'll become aggravated?

This is for his own good.

Just now,

someone said she'll help me.

That's right.

Apparently, she's an outstanding person.

She's my daughter, after all.

Wong, we found the murderer!

It's Fu Mei, one of the Lim's servants.

Wong?

Wong?

Wong?

Wong?

Wong...

Wong...

Rest in peace.

Wong...

My dear.

Come with me.

Where are we going?

You've invited some fine guests.

He was the one

who stole the Black Pearl.

He's a Heavenly Guard.

Do you know him?

-No. -Is that so?

He's been watching you at the banquet, as though he is an old friend of yours.

Is that so?

Hey.

I've heard so much about you.

I finally get to meet you.

After seeing you, I finally understand why people despise you.

It's because you're really despicable.

My dear, head back to the banquet.

I'd like to personally welcome this guest from Heaven.

My dear.

So I'm despicable, am I?

Where do you think you are?

Welcome to Hell.

-Mom. -Did Tian Ching hurt you?

I'm fine, but Er Lang needs our help.

Okay.

Let's go.

Looks like Tian Ching has left.

Let's move!

Mom, you stay here. I don't want anything to happen to you.

We have a better chance if we do it together.

I know how to deal with Tian Ching.

But if he sees you...

Okay, then please be careful.

Er Lang.

Er Lang, wake up.

Hurry and wake up.

Li Lan? Why did you come back?

There's no time. We have to get out of here.

Where did the guard go?

Why did he let you in?

He went away, so I sneaked in.

Why would he walk away?

How would I know?

This isn't right.

My tortoiseshell.

Li Lan, I need to get my tortoiseshell back.

What tortoiseshell?

Tian Ching took it.

It's very important to me. I have to get it back.

Let's search for it together. Come.

I can't move.

Lean on me.

My dear Li Lan.

How I wish I was wrong.

Why would you betray me

and collude with this useless brat?

I was so excited about our wedding.

I'd rather die than marry you.

Pan Li Lan...

I'm so disappointed in you!

I've never been so refreshed in a long time.

Stop beating him!