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Sorry, My Turn
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00:04Since you don't play fair, I do know a few tricks myself.
00:08Lightning strike.
00:11I'm Mia Smith, the Duke's daughter.
00:14I've just returned from Celestial Mountain.
00:16Open the gate now.
00:17Hmm, begging for alms?
00:19Use the back door.
00:20Our lady is the most radiant noble.
00:22Take a look at yourself.
00:23Keep lying and I'll set the dongs on you.
00:25How dare you impersonate her?
00:31Paper Spirit, help me.
00:33Open.
00:43Close.
00:49A ghost, help.
00:51Freeze.
00:53How dare you, someone.
00:55She broke into the manor with dark magic.
00:57Kill her now.
00:58Ma'am, you've got it wrong.
00:59I am Mia Smith.
01:00This is my home.
01:01How is it breaking in if I'm coming home?
01:03Would you please stop laughing?
01:05That creepy smile is worse than the paper doll.
01:07You witch, full of nonsense.
01:09Everyone knows the Duke's daughter is a celebrated beauty.
01:12What kind of lowlife are you to impersonate her?
01:14You're asking to die.
01:16Someone, cut her down.
01:18This old woman is serious.
01:19My master told me noble families have many rules.
01:21I can't act as freely as I did on the mountain.
01:23I have to be dignified and reasonable.
01:24I don't know what's going on.
01:25Neither do I know that celebrated beauty.
01:27But I really am the Duke's daughter.
01:28I was sent to Celestial Mountain when I was one.
01:31Ridiculous.
01:31I've never heard of Mia Smith.
01:33That can't be.
01:34I wrote to my brother and told him I'd come home today.
01:36He's the heir.
01:37I came down to get married.
01:39When I was two, my father died saving Prince David in the north.
01:43Prince David went up the mountain and arranged for me to marry his heir.
01:47Here's the token, Fierce Tiger.
01:48It should prove who I am.
01:50Everyone knows Fierce Tiger was stolen.
01:52They've been looking for it for years.
01:54And now you show up with stolen goods.
01:58Now's my chance.
01:59Archer's ready.
02:00Yes.
02:01Shoot her down and take back the token.
02:03My father never took a concubine.
02:06His late wife was my only mother.
02:08Who do you think you are?
02:10I thought you were just some clueless relative.
02:12I wanted to talk it out so no one would hear about this.
02:15But since you won't listen to reason, I do know a few tricks myself.
02:19Lightning.
02:20Strike.
02:29Sorceress.
02:30You're a sorceress.
02:31Someone kill her now.
02:33Put her to death.
02:35You're covered in bad karma.
02:36You must have done terrible things.
02:38Even without me.
02:39You'd face a bloody disaster soon enough.
02:42Remember.
02:44I struck you to save your life.
02:46You're welcome.
02:47Now.
02:57Mother.
02:59Who are you?
03:01Why did you come to our manor to hurt my mother?
03:04My lady, this sorceress pretended to be you and forced her way in.
03:06When Madame caught her with the stolen token, she lashed out and attacked.
03:16First, I'm not a sorceress.
03:18I'm a priestess from Celestial Mountain.
03:19Second, I didn't pretend to be anyone.
03:21Third, I didn't steal the token.
03:23And finally, I didn't attack anyone.
03:25Your mother accused me first and tried to kill me first.
03:29I saw she was weighed down by bad karma and that death was coming for her.
03:32I struck her with lightning to defend myself and to cleanse her karma.
03:35She's not dead.
03:37She'll wake up soon.
03:47Murder!
03:49The sorceress killed again!
03:53First our madam.
03:55Now our lady.
03:56Are you trying to wipe out the entire manor?
04:01I barely touched her.
04:02She's faking it.
04:03This is my house.
04:04Why would I wipe out my own family?
04:05Who's crazy here?
04:06You or me?
04:09I know you're awake.
04:11Stop pretending.
04:12I know a very painful pressure point.
04:14My master never lets me use it.
04:16If you don't wake up,
04:18I'm going to press it.
04:20Here we go.
04:28She's awake.
04:29See?
04:30I'm a miracle healer.
04:33Help!
04:35A miracle healer?
04:36That's right.
04:37A miracle healer.
04:38The greatest healer alive.
04:39Amazing.
04:40So amazing.
04:42Are you Ava,
04:44the lady of the manor they talked about?
04:47Yes.
04:47Now you know.
04:48Let go of me.
04:49Oh, so I was right.
04:51Listen carefully.
04:52I'm the real lady of this manor.
04:54My name is Mia Smith.
04:55You've taken my place.
04:56You've stolen my fortune.
04:58I am a priestess,
04:58and I take that very seriously.
05:00I hope you understand.
05:01I'm going to take back everything you've-
05:03What are you doing?
05:03Stolen from me.
05:04I am a priestess,
05:05and I take that very seriously.
05:06I hope you understand.
05:07I'm going to take back everything you've-
05:10What are you doing?
05:10Stolen from me.
05:11Let go of me.
05:12Someone help.
05:13Help me.
05:13What are you doing?
05:14Let her go.
05:16Just save me.
05:21Are you my brother?
05:22Hello.
05:23I'm your real sister.
05:24I'm Mia Smith.
05:27You-
05:28You are Mia?
05:29You're really Mia?
05:30I'm Chad.
05:31Your fourth brother.
05:33Mia, you're finally back.
05:35You've been gone for years without a word.
05:37Why didn't you tell us you were coming back?
05:39I would have come to get you.
05:45Fourth brother?
05:46I only have three brothers.
05:48Where did a fourth come from?
05:50You don't know.
05:52After father died,
05:53two of his concubines from the northern border brought his body back.
05:56They each had a son.
05:57They were both added to the family records,
05:58so I became the fourth.
06:00Oh, Mia,
06:00you're holding on to Ava.
06:01She was born after our mother returned to the capital.
06:03We're all family.
06:04She's your sister too.
06:05Let her go.
06:06Didn't our mother die when giving birth to me?
06:08So what did she come back from the dead?
06:10Didn't our mother die when giving birth to me?
06:13So what did she come back from the dead?
06:15Mia,
06:15what are you talking about?
06:16I meant Madam Lane.
06:18Not our mother.
06:19She was one of the concubines I mentioned.
06:21After father died,
06:21our eldest brother was named heir.
06:23The elders thought the manor needed someone to run things,
06:24so they raised Madam Lane's status and put her in charge.
06:27She's taking care of the family for over a decade.
06:29It's only right to call her mother.
06:30You mean you let someone else take our mother's place?
06:33Madam Lane raised the three of us.
06:36It's only right to call her mother.
06:37Come on Mia.
06:39You just got home.
06:40You don't know the situation.
06:41Mother won't hold it against you.
06:42But Ava is your sister.
06:43She's never been treated like this.
06:45How could you?
06:46They both tried to kill me.
06:48Why shouldn't I treat her this way?
06:49Chad!
06:51Go check mother.
06:53As soon as she came back,
06:54she struck mother with lightning.
06:56She could be dead by now.
06:59Have you lost your mind?
07:01Attacking your own family like this?
07:03You're a priestess.
07:04You believe in karma.
07:05Treating your mother and sister like this.
07:06Aren't you afraid of karma?
07:16Are you deaf?
07:18You only hear Ava saying what I did.
07:20But not me telling you.
07:22They tried to kill me the moment I walked in.
07:25That's nonsense.
07:26Mother is kind and gentle.
07:27Ava is sweet and innocent.
07:28They would never try to kill anyone.
07:30I see.
07:31The thunder.
07:32The guards shouting about an intruder.
07:33That was you, wasn't it?
07:34You provoked them first.
07:35You can't blame mother and Ava for defending themselves.
07:37You're just shifting the blame.
07:41You hit me.
07:43I already did.
07:45Isn't that obvious?
07:46I didn't force my way in.
07:48I told them who I was the moment I arrived.
07:51I even showed them the tiger token.
07:52They didn't believe me, called me a thief, and tried to kill me.
07:56I'm only explaining this once.
07:58They can all testify.
07:59Ask them yourself.
08:04I trust my own eyes.
08:06You came home, used your magic to strike mother with lightning, and now you're holding Ava
08:10hostage, trying to make everyone lie for you.
08:12All those years at Celestial Mountain.
08:14Is this what you learned?
08:15I told Big Brother I was coming home today.
08:17Why did no one know?
08:18You only remembered him?
08:20So you only told him?
08:22No wonder no one knew.
08:23Blame him if you're upset.
08:24Why does everyone say Ava is the lady of the manor?
08:27You weren't here.
08:28Of course she is.
08:30Your sisters?
08:31Why does it matter so much?
08:37What are you doing?
08:38Let Ava go.
08:39She's been pampered her whole life.
08:41She can't take this.
08:42I am a priestess.
08:43She's been called the lady for over a decade.
08:44That's stealing my fortune.
08:46She has to give it back.
08:47Mia, you're her older sister.
08:48Why are you being so hard on her?
08:50You're both smiths.
08:51Does it really matter who the lady is?
08:53And even if it does, she's been the lady for years.
08:55How is she supposed to give that back?
08:59Oh no!
09:01In all the chaos, I sent someone to report this.
09:04Are you insane?
09:04You don't air family shame in public.
09:06When Madame Lane finds out you brought the law here, she'll stand you alive.
09:08Go catch them before it's too late.
09:13Not only did you take my identity, you also took the moon pavilion my mother prepared for me.
09:18Mia, you're being too harsh.
09:20Ava was sickly as a child.
09:22She had nightmares everywhere except the moon pavilion.
09:25Houses fall apart when no one lives in them.
09:27You've been gone for years.
09:28Ava living here was helping you maintain it.
09:30You should thank her.
09:37You have two hours.
09:38Get all of Ava's things out of here.
09:41If you're not done in two hours, I'm burning everything.
09:44Mia, calm down.
09:45Ava has lived here for over a decade.
09:47You can't just come back and kick her out like this.
09:48My mother prepared this residence for me before I was born.
09:51Every plant, every piece of furniture came from her dowry.
09:55Moon pavilion is meant for me.
09:57I don't care if you've called someone else mother, but if you help someone take what my mother left for
10:01me,
10:01I'll beat you so badly even our own mother wouldn't recognize you.
10:18Young Master Chad, what's going on?
10:20Who is that?
10:21How could she do this to our lady?
10:24Idiot.
10:25Didn't you see me signaling you to block them?
10:27Why are you just standing there?
10:29Forgive me, Young Master.
10:30Mia, how dare you hurt Ava?
10:32I won't forgive you.
10:33Open the door.
10:33Open it now.
10:34I'm your brother.
10:36Are you going to disobey me?
10:37Go to the bamboo courtyard.
10:39Bring the air here.
10:40Young Master Chad, he never interferes with Lady Ava's affairs.
10:43He probably won't come.
10:45Tell him the real lady of the matter has returned.
10:47She's taken Ava and is threatening her life.
10:48If he doesn't want Mia arrested and executed, he'd better come here now and talk some sense into her.
10:57Things are about to change.
11:01I can see from your face that you're not a bad person.
11:04So, why did you take my place and steal my fortune?
11:07I don't know what you're talking about.
11:09I didn't even know you existed.
11:10I didn't mean to take your place.
11:12Whether you meant it or not, you took my place and let everyone call you the lady for over a
11:15decade.
11:16That's still the truth.
11:16My master said people who profit from something don't get to claim innocence.
11:19You have to give back what you stole.
11:21What are you going to do?
11:22I'm going to take back the fortune of the Lady of the Manor.
11:25You don't mind, do you?
11:26Are you going to hurt me with dark magic?
11:27How is this dark magic?
11:28Our sect is a legitimate Taoist school.
11:29My master even had a government position.
11:31No, please!
11:32Don't hurt me!
11:35Help!
11:35Henry, Ian, Chad, Bob!
11:37Help me, brothers!
11:42Help!
11:49You took my place and stole my fortune.
11:51Now that I'm here, forget about your brothers.
11:54Even if you called on the gods, you'd still have to give back what's mine.
11:58Ancestors above!
11:59I, Mia Smith, 30th generation disciple of the Celestial Sect, come to claim I do.
12:02Ancestors, Amy!
12:07Mia, stop!
12:08The master said there's a spell on Ava blocking you from reclaiming your fortune.
12:12Then I'll take it by force.
12:13The master said if you do that, all you'll get is her bad luck.
12:17What?
12:18What kind of cruel spell is that?
12:20We don't know yet, but the master said you can use a transfer charm to slowly reclaim what's yours.
12:25It's slower, but what comes back will truly be your own fortune.
12:28Even if you do nothing, within six months it will all return.
12:32Echo, I have a plan to get it back faster.
12:36Don't do anything rash!
12:37If I kill Ava, my fortune will return instantly.
12:40That'd be quick.
12:41Silly girl, what are you?
12:42The Grim Reaper?
12:43All this talk of killing?
12:44You're gonna give me a heart attack!
12:47Master, fine, if you won't help me, but why hit me?
12:49She struck first.
12:50How many times have I told you?
12:51You're a priestess.
12:52Do not harm the innocent.
12:53Build good karma.
12:54You are a clever girl.
12:55Why are you always thinking about killing?
12:57Are you the Grim Reaper?
12:59Why not let your family throw you a welcome banquet?
13:02Announce to everyone that you're the real lady of the manor.
13:06Once you each take your proper place, with the transfer charm, your fortune will return quickly.
13:11Mia, I'll go through heavenly tribulation tonight.
13:14Listen to Echo from now on.
13:15Don't be so extreme.
13:16You're the heir of the Celestial Set, not the Grim Reaper.
13:18Understand?
13:19Yes, master.
13:19Good girl.
13:24Mia, this girl has good karma.
13:26You must not kill her.
13:28Remember that.
13:29That good karma probably came from the fortune she stole from me.
13:32I have to take it back.
13:34Take what back?
13:35You're a priestess, not a bandit.
13:37Do you hear yourself?
13:37You can't just steal good karma.
13:39Aren't you afraid of divine punishment?
13:41Swear on your conscience right now.
13:42Swear you won't harm the innocent, won't give in to the urge to kill, and won't break the rules of
13:46our sect.
13:46That hurts, ancestor.
13:47Let go.
13:47You're wasting your energy to stay in this form.
13:49You'll leave sooner.
13:49Cut the chatter, girl.
13:50Swear the oath now.
13:51I don't have much time.
13:53Ancestors above, I, Mia Smith, swear on my conscience that I will never harm the innocent,
13:57never give in to the urge to kill, and never break the rules of our sect.
14:00There, I've sworn.
14:01Now let go of me.
14:02Your spirit form is already fading.
14:04Look, ancestor.
14:05If you hadn't wasted your energy hitting me, you could have lasted until midnight.
14:09Don't cry.
14:09Seeing you safely home puts my mind at ease.
14:11I can face my tribulation without regret.
14:14You'll have to walk your own path from here.
14:16Remember, you are the heir of the celestial sect, not the grim reaper.
14:20Lord Chow, I don't know how I offended her.
14:22She came home and tried to kill me.
14:23If my daughter Ava hadn't shielded me, I'd be a pile of ash by now.
14:28She's taken my poor girl hostage.
14:30Ava's in danger.
14:31Lord Chow, please save her.
14:33Don't let her die at her own sister's hands.
14:34So, the one who returned is the true lady of the manor, the late duchess's only daughter.
14:41Is that the point?
14:42She went to study when her father was still alive.
14:44She didn't even come back for his funeral.
14:46How was I supposed to know her?
14:48Go knock on the door.
14:53Lord Chow, Mother!
14:55Lord Chow, my sister has returned from her studies and is using dark magic to torment our mother and sister.
15:00Ava's been trapped in there for a while.
15:02She's in danger.
15:02Lord Chow, please save her.
15:08Mother, are you alright?
15:10I'm fine.
15:11Quickly, help me inside to see your sister.
15:14Chad, go get your eldest brother.
15:16I already sent someone.
15:17He couldn't even enter the gate.
15:19My brother's men turned him away.
15:21Don't be foolish.
15:22Your sister's return is a big deal.
15:23You must go yourself.
15:25The air may be cold, but he'll still feel some family loyalty at a time like this.
15:28Mia seems to have a terrible temper.
15:30She's like the Grim Reaper.
15:31I'm worried that if I leave, you'll be hurt.
15:33Lord Chow is here.
15:35I doubt she'll act recklessly.
15:36The most important thing now is to rescue Ava.
15:39We can't let her harm her own sister and disgrace our family.
15:43You're right, Mother.
15:45I'll go ask my big brother to come.
15:50Knock on the door.
15:51Yes.
15:52Yes.
16:05Your features are broad and you carry a strong sense of righteousness.
16:09I can see good fortune upon you.
16:10Might I ask who you are, my lord?
16:12I am the prefect of the capital.
16:13Please spare Ava.
16:16She was only protecting me.
16:18She meant no harm.
16:20If she offends you, I will send her away.
16:23She will never appear before you again.
16:26Just please spare her life.
16:28Look closely.
16:29You are kneeling directly in front of your own daughter.
16:33Every time you bow, you shorten her life.
16:42I received a report.
16:44There's a false heiress in the Duke's manor.
16:46Noble lineage must not be confused.
16:49I came myself to get to the truth.
16:51Do you have proof of your identity?
16:54Lord Chow, no need to investigate.
16:55She is indeed the late Duchess's only daughter.
16:57When the Duke died, the manor was in chaos.
16:59The heir took everything related to the eldest daughter.
17:02It has been over a decade.
17:03When she suddenly returned today, I failed to recognize her.
17:06This was all a misunderstanding.
17:07Please, my lady, calm down.
17:09My lord, she is right.
17:10If her mind weren't so clouded, none of this would have happened.
17:13You admit you were my father's concubine.
17:15He never raised your status.
17:16That makes you a concubine.
17:17In this manner, illegitimate will never be legitimate.
17:20A concubine will never be a wife.
17:22First, you allowed your daughter to overstep her bounds.
17:24Second, you and your servants insulted me.
17:26Multiple offenses unforgivable.
17:28But I have been away for years, and it is my first day back.
17:30I should not punish too harshly.
17:31So I will simply order you and your daughter to kneel and apologize to me.
17:34What's the matter?
17:35Her identity is real.
17:36As a concubine, insulting a legitimate daughter is a crime.
17:39Ordering you to kneel and apologize is already generous.
17:42It would be safest.
17:43To hell with that.
17:47Lord Chao, do you recognize this?
17:48The Fierce Tiger.
17:49Prince David's military token.
17:50Combined with the Sea Mountain Jade Seal.
17:52It can command an army of 100,000 soldiers.
17:53This was bestowed by the late Emperor.
17:55And personally given to me by Prince David as a betrothal token with his heir.
17:57You may ask the prince to verify it.
18:01What?
18:02Are you trying to say the Fierce Tiger in my hand is fake?
18:05Or that I stole this token that commands an army?
18:08My lord!
18:09Everyone knows the prince's Fierce Tiger has been missing for years.
18:12That doesn't count!
18:13Missing?
18:14I've never heard that.
18:15The marriage between the Duke's eldest daughter and the prince's heir, however,
18:18is known throughout the capital.
18:20Such a sacred object cannot be faked.
18:23I believe you.
18:27Lord Chao, now that my identity is confirmed, I believe the manor should hold a welcome banquet
18:32for me.
18:32At the banquet, the Duke's manor must publicly clarify my true relationship with Ava.
18:37You are the official of this city.
18:39Today, I ask you to stand up for me.
18:41Alright.
18:42Your parents were old acquaintances of mine.
18:44I'll stand up for you.
18:46In three days, the manor will hold a grand welcome banquet.
18:48Understood.
18:49I will send invitations to every noble family in the capital by tomorrow.
18:53Good.
18:54I will come for a cup of wine.
18:55See you.
19:01It was you!
19:02What did you do to me?
19:03What did you do?
19:04What are you talking about?
19:05I don't understand.
19:06I'll tear your face off!
19:07No, madam!
19:08Lord Chao hasn't gone far!
19:10Let's go back!
19:10We can plan our next move!
19:12Victor, come out!
19:13Even if you don't care about Ava, at least see Mia.
19:16She's been gone for 15 years.
19:17Our mother died giving birth to her, but that wasn't her fault!
19:20She's home now!
19:21Won't you even see her?
19:22That's cold!
19:23Young Master, stop knocking!
19:24Lord Chao is gone!
19:25Did he arrest anyone?
19:26He took Mia?
19:27He didn't.
19:27Instead, he ordered the madam to throw a banquet for her in three days.
19:31Right now, the Moon Pavilion is busy moving Ava's things.
19:33Lady Mia is on the roof supervising.
19:34Anyone who slacks gets hit by her paper dolls.
19:36Paper dolls?
19:37Ava grew up there.
19:38She must be heartbroken.
19:39I have to see her.
19:40Young Master!
19:48Larry, go to the Moon Pavilion.
19:51If that fool Chad tries to mess with Mia, beat him to death.
19:57My lord, the third young master may be foolish, but he doesn't deserve to die.
20:00Anyone who can't tell family from outsider is a fool.
20:03His very existence is a crime.
20:05Push me back in.
20:06Aren't you going to see Lady Mia today?
20:09No rush.
20:10I'll see her tomorrow.
20:12Forgive us, my lady.
20:13Miss Ava has lived here for 14 years.
20:14Her fine clothes and jewelry alone fill over a dozen chests.
20:16Not to mention paintings, antiques, and rare instruments.
20:18Yeah.
20:19Could you give us a few more days?
20:20No noble lady in the capital could move in just two hours.
20:23I see.
20:24There is a lot.
20:25Fine.
20:25You don't have to move anymore.
20:27You are most wise.
20:32Go on.
20:49My lady, what are you doing?
20:51Miss Ava's belongings are all treasures.
20:53If you damage them like this...
20:55What happens if I damage them?
20:57You'll have to pay for them.
20:58Oh.
21:00Then I won't pay a cent.
21:03As a disciple of the Celestial Set, I keep my word.
21:05Since you couldn't move everything in two hours, then forget about it.
21:13Fire, fire, help!
21:22Chad!
21:23My things are all gone!
21:32Mia, do you know what you've done?
21:35Was that on purpose?
21:36Yes, I told you.
21:37Two hours.
21:38If you couldn't move everything out, I'd burn it all.
21:40What's the problem?
21:41You're impossible.
21:42Get down here and apologize to Ava.
21:48Why did you hit me again?
21:50Because you are confused.
21:52Mia!
21:53Stop yelling.
21:54The moon pavilion is mine.
21:55I gave her two hours.
21:56It's her fault for dawdling.
21:58She should have called more people.
21:59I'm not her mother.
22:00I don't have to spoil her.
22:01You're my own brother.
22:02Yet you are siding with an outsider, asking me to apologize to her.
22:06Of course I'd hit you.
22:08Still, you didn't have to burn everything.
22:11Get lost.
22:18You've been watching all this time.
22:21The least you can do is come out and thank me.
22:23I am Larry.
22:24The heir sent me to protect you.
22:27Why didn't Victor come out to see me today?
22:29He said he would see you tomorrow.
22:34Oh no.
22:36Give this protection charm to my brother.
22:38and tell him that until I see him tomorrow,
22:41he must not leave his courtyard.
22:42A deadly fate awaits him.
23:00I didn't even do anything yet.
23:17I really was too cautious.
23:19The heir's people are worse than ghosts.
23:27Good morning, my lady.
23:29The heir sent me to bring you to breakfast.
23:33Where were you last night?
23:35What do you mean?
23:36My Grandmaster's little ghost visited Chad's room last night.
23:40You have traces of Echo on you.
23:41Did you also go and teach him a lesson?
23:44My lady, the heir is waiting for you.
23:47Wait for me.
23:48A deadly fate awaits him.
23:50Ordinary charms can't fend it off.
23:52I just made a powerful blood charm using my own essence and cinnabar.
23:56I'll take it to him now.
23:58He must carry it.
24:14So you're my big brother.
24:16Your spirit is unstable.
24:17You shouldn't touch this.
24:22It's special to me.
24:23I can't give it up.
24:25You just survived a deathly fate yesterday.
24:28Did someone hurt you?
24:30It's fine now.
24:32They missed their best chance.
24:34They won't get another.
24:41I know medicine.
24:43Let me take your pulse.
24:44I know my own body.
24:48Keep this on you.
24:49Never take it off.
24:53What, afraid I'll hurt you?
24:55I really have no use for this.
25:02Mia.
25:04Give me back the bead.
25:08Now.
25:09My lord.
25:10My lady.
25:11Breakfast is ready.
25:12My lady.
25:12The heir has a light appetite.
25:14He usually only eats porridge.
25:15Today, he specifically sent me to pick up these dishes from a restaurant.
25:18Please try them.
25:19Let me take it off.
25:21Let me take it off.
25:25Well, the carriage is ready.
25:27The money, clothes, and your dowry are inside.
25:31I'll have Larry take you directly to Prince David's manor later.
25:35What?
25:35What do you mean?
25:36Your wedding is only two weeks away.
25:39Going now just means moving in a little earlier.
25:41I'll write to the princess.
25:43She won't mind.
25:45You're kicking me out?
25:48So you think my coming back has hurt Ava as well?
25:51So you think my coming back has hurt Ava as well?
25:54Whether you admit it or not, for over a decade, she has been the lady of this manor in everyone's
25:59eyes.
26:00And you?
26:01You didn't exist.
26:02So even though I told you I was coming back, you deliberately hid it from the rest of
26:08the family?
26:09Yes.
26:09You knew I grew up on Celestial Mountain and didn't know noble customs.
26:13You hid the info because you wanted me to look foolish.
26:16You wanted everyone to think I was unreasonable, not as good as Ava.
26:20Mia, stop.
26:21She grew up here, adored by everyone, in their hearts.
26:24She is the true lady.
26:26You only have your legitimate status.
26:28To them, you truly are less than her.
26:30So you've made your point.
26:31You've destroyed the moon pavilion.
26:33Her false identity is exposed.
26:34Your anger should be gone by now.
26:36Now is the perfect time to go to Prince David's manor.
26:38My lady, the carriage is ready.
26:40It's time to leave.
26:46If I hadn't come down the mountain, what would have happened to my engagement with the
26:49heir?
26:49Ava would have married him in your place.
26:51She doesn't have the fierce tiger.
26:53Dream on.
26:54This is my home.
26:56You welcome me or not, it's still my home.
26:58No one takes what's mine.
27:01Wait.
27:03This is the identity token of the Smith family's direct line.
27:06If you agree to leave the manor right after the banquet, I'll give it to you.
27:10Otherwise, when you can't show it at the banquet, everyone will treat you like a fraud.
27:15I thought you were different from Chad.
27:17You're all the same.
27:20But I'm stubborn.
27:22What's mine is mine.
27:23I won't give up a thing.
27:25I want the banquet and I'm taking the token.
27:28Ava can forget about it.
27:30My lady, the heir doesn't know how to sweet talk you, but he actually...
27:34Larry, stop.
27:35She's lived a hard life in the mountains.
27:37Now she sees the wealth of this manor.
27:38Of course she doesn't want to leave.
27:40If she won't leave gracefully, then let her be.
27:43At the banquet, she'll only embarrass herself.
27:51Screw you.
28:03Mia!
28:04The dark energy in the bamboo courtyard is coming from the main room.
28:07I can't get in.
28:08Also, in the most remote room in the southwest corner, I found enough black powder to blow up half the
28:12capital.
28:13Did you look at the dowry Victor prepared for me?
28:15What's in it?
28:16I saw it.
28:17Gold and jewels mostly.
28:18Only one small chest of daily supplies.
28:19Worth roughly 50,000 tails of gold.
28:22The identity token?
28:24Echo.
28:26No one in this manor wanted me back.
28:29Maybe I should never have come back.
28:31Don't talk nonsense.
28:32You're the heir of Celestial Set.
28:34Your presence here is their honor.
28:36If they don't welcome you, then beat them into submission.
28:39That's right.
28:40My master said that dignity is one at the edge of a sword.
28:43And truth exists within range of your magic.
28:45Why am I wasting time on this?
28:50Let's go.
28:52Let's give them something to talk about.
28:59Madam, something terrible has happened.
29:01Lady Mia is forcing us to open the storeroom.
29:03When we refused, she broke the door down.
29:05She's having her paper dolls carry everything out.
29:07What?
29:08How dare that wretch do such a thing?
29:14You fool.
29:15Can't you see my eyebrows are uneven?
29:17Get over here and fix my makeup.
29:34Mia!
29:35Do you know you're acting like a thief?
29:38Stop those paper dolls!
29:51No, Mia!
29:52Calm down!
29:53Don't snap your fingers!
29:55What do you want?
29:56Come down and tell me!
29:57I'll have it packed and sent to your courtyard.
29:59Please?
30:05Mia!
30:05Most of these things were meant to be Ava's dowry.
30:08Taking your sister's dowry for yourself would ruin your reputation.
30:17Why did you hit me?
30:19You're a concubine.
30:21How dare you address me by name?
30:22You deserve it.
30:24You are outrageously arrogant.
30:26Give back Ava's things.
30:28I'll buy you new ones.
30:36Blah, blah.
30:42So noisy.
30:44Throw him out!
30:54Dr. Lee!
30:55Please look at my mother!
30:56She was struck by lightning yesterday,
30:58and today she's collapsed.
31:01Sister,
31:02you know medicine.
31:04Please help her.
31:07She got sick so fast.
31:09Her face is so pale.
31:10This could be a deadly plague.
31:11She might be dying.
31:13I don't want to catch it.
31:14I'm leaving.
31:15Sister,
31:16you managed to wake me up so quickly yesterday.
31:18I know you can help her.
31:20Are you insane?
31:21I woke you up because you were faking it.
31:23I pressed a pain point
31:25and you couldn't keep pretending.
31:26That's not medicine.
31:28This is absurd.
31:29This woman is quite healthy.
31:30Her only illness is her acting.
31:32Since you prefer fake fainting spells,
31:34my skills are useless.
31:35Goodbye.
31:36Sir,
31:37it's not like that.
31:38She really was struck by lightning.
31:40Sister,
31:40I know you resent us,
31:42but take it out on me.
31:43Will you only be satisfied
31:45when Mother and I drop dead
31:46right in front of you?
31:47Did the Celestial Sect
31:48teach you magic
31:49just to curse my mother like this?
31:57Celestial Sect?
31:59You're with the Celestial Sect?
32:06I'd like to use this Celestial Sect protection charm
32:10and ask you to tell me when I'll die.
32:14I'm 75,
32:15running out of energy.
32:16I haven't found anyone
32:17to pass my medical knowledge to.
32:19It worries me.
32:19Please give me some guidance
32:21so I can make arrangements
32:22and not take my skills to the grave.
32:24Mr. Lee,
32:25my sister just came home.
32:27Talking about death is unlucky.
32:28I once had a monk bless me
32:29and I've studied this for years.
32:30Let me read your poem instead.
32:32That's right.
32:33Ava's abilities are no less than Mia's.
32:34I didn't realize.
32:36Not only did you steal my fate,
32:38but you're even copying my experiences.
32:40Too bad this is the Celestial Sect's doing.
32:42You can't take it from me.
32:44The rules of the sect
32:46forbid me to predict
32:47the death of a virtuous person.
32:48I can't help you,
32:49but I can tell you
32:51that the right person is close by.
32:53Take some time.
32:54Watch the people near you.
32:55You'll find what you're looking for.
32:57Thank you for your guidance.
32:59I understand.
33:04She didn't even ask for their contacts
33:05before taking them to the moon pavilion.
33:07No manners at all.
33:08They're just day laborers.
33:09Perfect.
33:10Let them spread the word
33:10that she's a sorceress.
33:12To keep her from causing trouble
33:13at the banquet,
33:14let's make her place haunted tonight.
33:24Release the paper dolls.
33:32Don't hit my face.
33:33Help!
33:36My lady, spare us.
33:37We were just sent in to mess around.
33:39We haven't done anything.
33:44Let me go.
33:45It was Ava who sent me.
33:47I'll tell you everything.
33:48Just let me go.
33:49I don't care who sent you.
33:50She's chanting an exorcism spell.
33:52You're about to be destroyed.
33:54You did terrible things in life.
33:56In death, you've become even worse.
33:58You filthy creature.
33:59How dare you ask for mercy.
34:00You deserve to die.
34:26Why not interrogate it before killing it?
34:28Ghost slaves can't reveal their master's secrets.
34:31Killing them outright
34:31not only hurts the master through backlash,
34:33but also gets rid of them for good.
34:35They were almost certainly sent by Ava.
34:37What does she want?
34:38To ruin my reputation.
34:40To use me as a cautionary tale.
34:42She wants the whole capital
34:43to think I'm a sorceress,
34:44so she can take my place.
34:46She wants the prince's heir
34:47to marry her willingly.
34:49You want to marry that heir?
34:52You kidding?
34:53Who would want some trash like that?
34:56But it's not up to a fake like her
34:57to decide who I marry.
35:01That girl from the countryside
35:02made the lady who runs the manor sick.
35:04Curse Dr. Lee to die early.
35:05No manners at all.
35:06Lady Ava is the true heavenly maiden.
35:08That wild girl's claiming to be
35:10from the celestial sect.
35:11She's just a cheap imitation.
35:12We're going to submit a petition against her.
35:19My lady, we went to buy your banquet clothes,
35:22but everyone is saying
35:23you've been buying luxury goods on credit
35:25and charging them all to Lady Ava.
35:26We were afraid it was a trap,
35:27so we didn't buy anything.
35:28What should we do?
35:29My lady, here's what I found.
35:31When Ava was five,
35:32she got lucky and saved a failed scholar.
35:34They started calling her a goddess.
35:35Now scholars all over the capital worship her.
35:38Hear that echo?
35:39Scholars are protected by the star of literature.
35:41She's using their faith to destroy me,
35:43to bury my reputation for good.
35:45She's not just stealing your fortune.
35:47She's trying to replace your entire fate.
35:49Steal my fate?
35:52Let's see if she can handle it.
35:54Girls, if someone wants to set a trap for us,
35:56then let's not go shopping.
35:58Let's go home and watch the show.
36:00Why isn't she playing along?
36:02She didn't buy anything.
36:03That means the rumors we spread
36:05about her spending recklessly
36:06and forcing credit are useless.
36:07If she won't buy,
36:09then we'll do the shopping for her.
36:11The manners people ran up the bill
36:13in her name.
36:14Who wouldn't believe it?
36:15Mother, go to the storehouse.
36:17Pick out the tackiest, cheapest clothes.
36:19Send them to her as if she bought them on credit.
36:21Tomorrow is the banquet.
36:22I want her to show up in rags,
36:24drowning in debt and slander,
36:25and be ground into the dirt
36:27in front of the entire capital.
36:29Forever.
36:37Mia, tomorrow is your banquet.
36:41I came with good intentions.
36:45It's going to rain tomorrow.
36:47You gave me a dress thin as air.
36:49Do you want me to freeze to death
36:50at my own party?
36:51A skirt that light?
36:52Paired with such heavy,
36:53old-fashioned gold and ruby jewelry?
36:55You have no taste?
36:56Or do you want the whole capital
36:57to think I'm just some tacky hillbilly?
37:03How could you
37:05misunderstand me like this?
37:07If you don't want it,
37:09just throw it away.
37:12Close now.
37:20Ghost, stay away!
37:22I'll help you!
37:24Madam! Madam!
37:25What's wrong?
37:27My lady!
37:28The madam went crazy because of you!
37:31You're responsible!
37:33You wretch!
37:34Die!
38:00Mia, this must be a misunderstanding.
38:02Listen to me.
38:03Let mother go.
38:04I'll fix the moon pavilion for you.
38:06Do me a favor, okay?
38:11My own mother left me the moon pavilion?
38:13You're a fool!
38:14You think you mean more to me
38:16than my own mother?
38:17If the manor won't report this,
38:19I'll take the arsonist to court myself!
38:23Mia, let her go.
38:25She's the madam of this manor.
38:27She's your elder.
38:29Please trust me.
38:30Trust me one more time.
38:32Please.
38:33You're going to protect her, aren't you?
38:36Yes.
38:46Don't cry.
38:47You have me.
38:48Celestial Mountain will always be your home.
38:50I'm not crying.
38:52I just didn't think he'd be the same as all the other fools.
38:56Now that I know he's no different, I have no reason to hold back tomorrow.
39:00At the banquet.
39:03Whatever comes, I'll crush it.
39:14Kneel down.
39:16Apologize.
39:19Brother, I was wrong.
39:21Between your true sister and a half-sister,
39:23you chose the half-sister.
39:24Between your birth mother and a concubine,
39:26you chose the concubine.
39:27I knew you were a fool, Chad,
39:28but I didn't know you were this stupid.
39:30Go kneel before our parents' tablets.
39:31You're not invited to Mia's banquet tomorrow.
39:33Get out.
39:37Did you take the poison?
39:41Ava, I can fake being sick really well.
39:46She knows medicine.
39:48Faking won't work.
39:50Take it.
40:05Hi, my lady.
40:07Off the mountain without a word?
40:09You caught me off guard.
40:12If not for our deep resources,
40:15my auction house never could have put together
40:18this entire premium look for you overnight.
40:23You naughty fox.
40:24Quit groping me.
40:25Give it here.
40:26I'll change.
40:28I'm not upset.
40:30Not at all.
40:31It's just my mother is still sick in bed.
40:34True.
40:34Lady Ava is so kind-hearted.
40:36That mountain girl made the madam sick.
40:38And now she's even late for the banquet.
40:40Exactly.
40:40Lady Ava has been treated so unfairly.
40:51Victor, it's time.
40:53Where is your sister?
40:55I'm afraid she's too scared to come out.
40:58If you're worried, she won't make it.
41:01Why don't you send someone to invite her?
41:07Mia Smith, the legitimate daughter of the Duke's Manor has arrived.
41:24She's wearing the Moonlight Crown,
41:26the auction house's prized treasure.
41:27The emperor himself once offered a fortune for it
41:29as a gift for the empress
41:30and was refused.
41:32It's priceless.
41:36The auction house announced that the crown
41:38would never be sold.
41:39How is this possible?
41:40Mia, even if you didn't like the clothes I chose for you,
41:43you shouldn't have brought a fake.
41:45Please forgive her.
41:46Lady Mia grew up in the mountains.
41:48Someone must have tricked her.
41:50Please don't repeat this outside.
41:55Madam Lane, if word gets out,
41:57how will Mia survive?
41:59Clan leader, you are right.
42:00But last night I...
42:04Uncle, here's the thing.
42:06My mother was sick,
42:07but she still prepared clothes for Mia.
42:08Mia not only refused them,
42:09she tied my mother up last night.
42:11If I hadn't arrived in time,
42:13she would have killed her.
42:19Mia, is this true?
42:21You said you arrived just in time.
42:24Does that mean you ran into the courtyard
42:26ready to stab me?
42:27I was stopping you from killing Mother.
42:28Don't twist the truth.
42:29Oh, so that's why I was able
42:30to disarm you with one hand.
42:32Shut up!
42:33Oh my!
42:34The fifth young master
42:35is a martial genius.
42:36Enough!
42:37Our family shouldn't bicker.
42:39Mia, wearing a fake crown
42:41is disrespectful.
42:42Listen to me.
42:43Take it off and destroy it.
42:45Everyone will forgive you.
42:47What do you mean, Uncle?
42:48Just because someone says it's fake,
42:50does that make it so?
42:51Sister, Uncle is just trying to help.
42:54We would never hurt you.
42:55You wouldn't?
42:56I didn't like the clothes
42:58Madame Lane picked for me.
42:59It's cold and rainy today.
43:01She gave me a dress thin as air.
43:04Trying to freeze me?
43:05Light gauzy fabric
43:06paired with heavy
43:07old-fashioned gold
43:08and ruby jewels.
43:09Either she has no taste
43:10or she wanted the whole city
43:12to think I'm tacky.
43:13So she was deliberately
43:14humiliating you.
43:15Last night,
43:15I simply said they didn't match
43:16and she got so angry
43:17she set fire to the corridor
43:18of the Moon Pavilion.
43:19A concubine insulting
43:20an heiress like that.
43:21I didn't kill her.
43:22I tied her up
43:22and brought her before my big brother.
43:24Was that wrong?
43:24And you?
43:25Rushing in with a sword
43:26to kill me?
43:27As a son of a concubine,
43:28do you realize
43:28that's a serious crime?
43:29I've been gone
43:30for over a decade.
43:31I didn't know that
43:31as a legitimate daughter.
43:32I have to endure
43:33a concubine's insult
43:34and an illegitimate son's disrespect.
43:36If the capital's rules
43:37are this unreasonable,
43:39then cancel the banquet.
43:41I want nothing to do
43:42with this household.
43:44That's right.
43:45Madame Lane was only named
43:46a noble concubine
43:47and heiress punishing a concubine
43:48is perfectly reasonable.
43:49Mia!
43:49I know you don't like me
43:50running the household,
43:51but that was the clan's decision.
43:52You struck me with lightning
43:53the moment you returned.
43:54And now you say I have the plague.
43:55I didn't mean to burn
43:56the moon pavilion.
43:57I was terrified
43:57by the evil spirits you summoned.
43:59You've thrown this house
44:00into chaos.
44:02Your brothers are protecting me
44:04because I've been
44:04making concessions.
44:06Sister,
44:07you grew up in the mountains.
44:08You don't know
44:09what it's like
44:10to have a family.
44:10Now that you're home,
44:12take the time to learn,
44:13please.
44:14Are you saying
44:15Lane is the madam
44:16of this manor?
44:17That
44:17she's the duchess?
44:21Uncle,
44:22I want to see
44:23the family records.
44:24Is she a concubine
44:25or a wife?
44:26This is absurd!
44:27A junior doesn't get
44:28to see the family records!
44:29You refuse?
44:30So the records list
44:31her as a wife!
44:33Did my dead father
44:34know about this?
44:35Does the Ministry
44:36of Rights know?
44:37Mia,
44:38this is your banquet.
44:39If you don't want
44:40to come home,
44:40then leave.
44:41The Smiths don't need
44:42a rebel like you.
44:43If you don't want
44:44to come home,
44:45then leave.
44:45The Smiths don't need
44:47a rebel like you.
44:48Fine.
44:48The clan leader
44:49has admitted to colluding
44:51with the concubine Lane
44:52to take over the duke's
44:53title and property
44:54and to drive me
44:56out of the manor.
44:57Prince David?
44:59Prefect Chow?
45:00Minister Jones?
45:01Please stand up for me.
45:03Mia,
45:04stop talking nonsense!
45:05That's enough.
45:06Uncle,
45:07Madam Lane is a noble concubine.
45:08She's worked hard
45:09running this manor.
45:10We can't blame her entirely.
45:11That's right.
45:12The records show
45:13she is a noble concubine.
45:14Darn it.
45:14He used me.
45:15He wants to regain
45:16control of the manor
45:17without alienating Ava.
45:18So he's using me
45:19as his weapon.
45:20He's the real villain.
45:21So you mean
45:22Lane did nothing wrong?
45:23It's all my fault?
45:25Mia,
45:25you're about to marry
45:26into the prince's household.
45:28What do you think
45:28should be done with Lane?
45:30You want my opinion?
45:31Fine.
45:32If she's wrong,
45:33then she dies.
45:34No more talk.
45:34She has to die.
45:36As for the manor,
45:36the heir isn't married
45:37and isn't well,
45:38so he can't manage it himself.
45:39Let concubine Ward
45:40run it instead.
45:41Let concubine Ward
45:42run it instead.
45:43She keeps to herself.
45:44She might not be up to it.
45:45Besides,
45:46Lane has worked hard
45:46executing her
45:47feels too harsh.
45:48Mia,
45:49I'm glad you care about me.
45:50But I've recovered
45:51over the years.
45:52I can manage the manor myself.
45:54Then stand up and walk.
45:56Larry, help me.
45:57I mean,
45:58stand up on your own
46:00and walk.
46:05See?
46:06You can't even stand.
46:08Are you going to have people
46:09carry you everywhere
46:10to inspect the shops?
46:14Look at concubine Jones.
46:16She's been a good concubine
46:18for years.
46:19She doesn't seem greedy.
46:21Lady Jones,
46:22would you manage
46:23the manor
46:23for a few years?
46:24If you're worried
46:25about Lane's people
46:26causing trouble,
46:27don't be.
46:28She committed
46:28a capital offense today.
46:30She won't live
46:31through the day.
46:34Lady Lane,
46:35what are you waiting for?
46:36You promised to explain
46:38our identities
46:39to everyone
46:39at the banquet.
46:41Are you backing out?
46:44Sister, I'm sorry.
46:46Today, I solemnly state
46:48that the real heiress
46:49of the manor
46:50is Mia.
46:51I am only
46:52a concubine's child.
46:55I'm satisfied.
47:02My lady,
47:03we've admitted
47:04we were wrong.
47:05Please,
47:06stop this
47:06and spare my mother.
47:09She can kill
47:10from a distance?
47:11I heard her curse
47:12Dr. Li to death
47:13and his clinic
47:13has been closed
47:14for days.
47:15She's not a mountain girl.
47:16She's a sorceress
47:17who uses dark magic.
47:20Leave aside,
47:21such cruelty.
47:22To make me look
47:23like a sorceress,
47:24she used a ghost insect
47:25to poison her own mother
47:26in front of everyone.
47:27Sister,
47:28what did you do
47:28to my mother?
47:29I see.
47:30You pushed me
47:31into a corner
47:32just for this moment.
47:33With so many people here,
47:34let me show you something.
47:39Same trick again.
47:40She wants to be sick
47:41so badly.
47:42I'll prescribe
47:42something strong later.
47:44Dr. Li,
47:44you're not sick
47:45from her curse?
47:46Nonsense.
47:47My clinic was closed
47:48because Lady Smith
47:50helped me find
47:50a student
47:51to carry on my work.
47:53I'm not sick.
47:55I owe her
47:56a great debt.
47:57This woman
47:58faked being sick
47:59to frame her before.
48:00She's doing it again.
48:04No,
48:04my mother
48:05is truly unwell.
48:10I,
48:10Sarah,
48:11manager of the auction house,
48:12hereby greet you,
48:13my lady.
48:14The auction house
48:14belongs to Lady Mia,
48:16the heir of the celestial sect.
48:18The moonlight crown
48:19is her personal property.
48:21As for the rumors
48:22of debt,
48:23ridiculous.
48:25Lady Mia
48:26is wealthier than anyone.
48:27Every shop in the capital
48:28begs her to spend money.
48:37Oh my!
48:38Turns out
48:38they are both
48:39being unfaithful.
48:40My lady,
48:40if your father
48:41could see this from beyond,
48:42his coffin lid
48:43wouldn't hold.
48:52Mia,
48:53this must be
48:53a misunderstanding.
48:54Listen to me.
48:55Let mother go.
48:56I'll fix the moon
48:57pavilion for you.
48:58Do me a favor,
48:59okay?
49:03My own mother
49:04left me the moon pavilion.
49:05You're a fool.
49:06You think you mean
49:07more to me
49:08than my own mother?
49:09If the manor
49:10won't report this,
49:11I'll take the arsonist
49:13to court myself.
49:14Mia,
49:15let her go.
49:17She's the madam
49:18of this manor.
49:19She's your elder.
49:21Please trust me.
49:22Trust me one more time.
49:24Please.
49:25You're going to
49:26protect her,
49:27aren't you?
49:28Yes.
49:38Don't cry,
49:39you have me.
49:40Celestial Mountain
49:41will always be your home.
49:42I'm not crying.
49:44I just didn't think
49:45he'd be the same
49:46as all the other fools.
49:48Now that I know
49:49he's no different,
49:50I have no reason
49:51to hold back tomorrow.
49:53at the banquet.
49:55Whatever comes,
49:56I'll crush it.
50:06Lord Reed,
50:07I want to marry Noah.
50:08Not only that,
50:09but my master
50:10said before he passed
50:11that you and the princess
50:13are virtuous people.
50:14The celestial sect
50:15will ensure his life.
50:17As long as I'm here,
50:18I won't let anything
50:19happen to him.
50:19Very well.
50:23Mia,
50:24with that promise,
50:25I will give you everything.
50:28After the banquet,
50:29I'll go to the palace
50:30and ask the emperor
50:31to name you a princess.
50:33You shall be known
50:34as the princess of divinity.
50:36You'll marry my son
50:37with that title,
50:38which is even higher
50:39than the heir's wife.
50:40Then no one will dare
50:41question your place
50:42in this city.
50:44Thank you,
50:46Lord Reed.
50:47Rise.
50:48My lady,
50:49bring our son here
50:50to meet his future wife.
50:59Oh?
51:00Lady Mia,
51:00you can't take your eyes off him.
51:02Are you taken by his looks?
51:04What are you saying?
51:05I mean,
51:06he has a natural purple aura.
51:08Being near him
51:09will double my cultivation speed.
51:11Looks like I struck gold.
51:14Gold.
51:14Gold.
51:15Gold.
51:16Gold.
51:16You
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