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(SCENE 3: Yin zhi House) Jang xiao: (woke up) ( look at the surroundings) I must be dreaming. Everything will be normal when I wake up. ( close the eyes) Qiao Hui: Lady! Finally your awake! Jang xiao:Lady who are you calling Lady? Who are you? Qiao hui: I.. Im Qiao Hui Jang xiao: Qiao hui? Where am I? Qiao hui: This is your room Jang xiao:What place is this? Qiao hui: Its one of the room of the 2nd prince house Jang xiao:House of 2nd prince? Prince? This is Qing dynasty? Are you joking?! Don’t try to fool me with your costume! Is this a prank show? wheres the camera? Qiao hui: Lady, you… what are you talking? Jang xiao: Are you still pretending? What time is it now? Qiao hui: Right now. Its just pass noon. Jang xiao: Im asking what are we in right now? Qiao hui: I, Im not lying! Its just pass noon

Jang xiao: Im asking about the year and the month! ( shake her body) Qiao hui: Lady, im not sure what are you asking.. Jang xiao Who am I? Qiao hui: Maertai Ruo xi Jang xiao: Maldives? ( Lady Ruolan enter) Lady Ruolan:Your maertai Ruo xi Qiao hui: Lady shes awake but shes asking who am I. Has she become crazy? Lady Ruolan: That’s nonsense ( go to Zhang xio) Jang xiao: Ruo xi ( points to herself) ( points to her sister) Lady Ruolan: Im Maertai Ruo Lan Jang xiao: Sister? Can you tell me what happened? Lady Ruolan: You fell down from the stairs and have lost conscious for a whole day Jang xiao: I fell from the stairs? ( I remember I was drowned in the park) Ok right, I died Qiao hui:You didn’t die. You nearly did?

Jang xiao: Im not dead??? ( pinch herself ( I don’t know how I managed to get to Qing and into this body. Try to be positive. You have a chance here. A chance to avoid death and live. Youre really lucky here. Ok, so don’t get caught and get through this. Jang xiao: Ohhh yeahh haha Jang xiao :Is this Qing Dynasty? Whos the emperor? Lady Ruo lan: Kangxi. Emperor Kangxi

(SCENE 6:GARDEN) ( Haesu Moon song) Qiao hui:Your really good at playing shuttlecock Jang xiao:Ok, so I like throwing arrows and shuttlecock. Im here to nurse and keep my cousin company. Qiao hui:That’s right Jang xiao:My name is Ruo xi. Youre my servant Qiao hui right? Jang xiao:Qiao hui, don’t you worry. Qiao hui: Why is that? Do you remember?

Jang xiao:I think I do but maybe I don’t. you really don’t need to worry . im the type of person who learns one thing and picks up 10 other things. I keep trying. Qiao hui: Is it really true that you don’t remember anything? Its just the two of us you can tell me. Your lying right? Jang xiao:What? Qiao hui: The prince and his wife don’t know. Ive been by your side everyday. What is this really about? Did you have rendezvous with a gentlemen from another household? Or do you have a lot of debt? Jang xiao: ( feels shock) is ruo xi this kind of girl? So does she pretend to be a good girl.. but then she goes to meet men at night? Qiao hui: Shes not that bad. But why are you speaking like youre talking about another person? Owhh, you really must be injured. Jang xiao: ( I should keep my mouth shut. They say im crazy if I say im not ruo xi). Qiao hui? Qiao hui: Yes? Jang xiao:There is another girl inside of me. ( nevermind, no need to die twice) ( sigh) qiao hui? I have no wrinkles around my mouth right?

Qiao hui: What? Jang xiao: ( poke and examine her face). My god she is so nice and firm. My word. She took great care of herself in Qing even though they just ate vegetables. Qiao hui: Hey…hey Lady she is severely injured Jang xiao: (exercise) there are positives to be alive again ( walk away) (Ruolan and yinzhi having sweet moments)( A lot like love song) Jang xiao: What is the 2nd prince like? I just cant remember Qiao Hui: He is the best man in all of Qing. Hes just as well educated as any scholar out there. Jang Xiao: They look like they have a great relationship. Qiao hui:Of course. He is so caring and considerate of his wife. She trust him and would follow him anywhere. Everyone is so envious Jang xiao: ( I suppose I felt I could trust him too) Princess hwangbo: This is disrespectful. Qiao Hui: We would like to greet you princess. Qiao Hui: Lady. You should great Princess hwangbo ( forcely nudge her)

Jang xiao: ( this woman is a princess? Sure, there are princes. Of course theres a princess. Princess hwangbo: Leave her be. I heard she lost her memory. However, it seems that she lost her manners too. What shall we do? I suppose it would not hurt for you to learn from the very beginning. Jang xiao: ( she like to put people down in a strange, roundabout way.) Princess hwangbo: You should not be looking at what a married couple is doing. I will deal it harshly if it happens again…even if you are her cousin. Do you understand? Jang xiao: (those crooked eyes and mouth. Look how tense her hands look. Ive been through all sorts of crap before and right here…) Jang xiao: If you don’t like me, just say so. Princess hwangbo: What did you say? Jang xiao: I can tell just by looking. Youre trying to look for a reason to pick on me in order to set me straight. (hmm) that doesn’t work on me. I have been through this a lot. Princess hwangbo: What is this girl saying to me? Qiao Hui: Forgive her, princess. Lady ruo xi is not in a right mind yet.

Jang xiao: Are you saying im crazy? Qiao Hui:No, that’s not it. Princess hwangbo: You wench. You dare to act that way in this household? Jang xiao: Wench? Lady Ruo Lan: Princess Hwangbo you’re here Princess hwangbo: Yeah, I was having some great conversation with your cousin right ? Jang xiao: ( look at her suspiciously) smile (SCENE 7: RUO XI ANG YINZHEN 1ST MEET) Jang xiao: Yeah shes’s a princess but she doesn’t any have manners Qiao hui: Lady, just let it go Jang xiao:Aishh ( Woahhhhh!) Yinzhen:( hold her and suddenly swipe her away) Jang xiao: Ahhh! Qiao hui:Lady! Jang xiao: Awhh ( try to stand) Yinzhen:( walk away)

Jang xiao: Wait! Wait hold on there. How can you throw someone around as if they’re a bag or something? Yinzhen: ( walks away) Jang xiao: I told you to hold on! Jang xiao: How can you walk so fast and not knowing that theres some people in here? Look over there, look , look everyone had to move aside. Hey you! Yinzhen: ( walks away) Qiao hui:Lady, please forget about him Jang xiao: Cops! I mean the police. Where are they? They need to arrest that man! Qiao hui:What do you mean? Do you really not know the 1st prince? Your lucky to be alive! Jang xiao: 1st prince? Another prince? How many sons does Kangxi have? Qiao hui: Come on . Princess Hwangbo must be waiting for you! (SCENE 8: ROOM) Jang xiao: ( struggling to place the petals) Qiao hui:( help her)

Princess hwangbo: Every year, our home had the most beautiful lotus lanterns, thanks to you. It will be hard this year. Jang xiao: It must be because my wound hasn’t healed. My hand was not doing what I want it to. Princess hwangbo: What can we do? Youre not doing it on purpose. You should rest. Go on out Jang xiao: No, I shouldn’t rest alone. Ill do whatever is necessary. Give me work to do. Princess hwangbo: How great of you to offer. Then Qiao hui, show your lady where you go to mix the glue. You can help out with that right? Jang xiao: Of course, its not a big deal Qiao Hui:( look at her unbelievable) Jang xiao:( claps her hand and stiff her neck) ( MIXING GLUE AREA ) Jang xiao:Awhh. Hooo Jang xiao: ( she noticed the prince ) Yinti:( passing through but curiously peek through the room) Qiao hui: Ahhhhhh Yinti: ( run hurriedly but stop by Ruo xi)

Jang xiao:Stop. Qiao hui:Who is it? Jang xiao:I was right. You were spying. Yinti: Are you suspecting me? Im a prince. Do you actually think I spy on a servant wench like her? Jang xiao:Yes, I do Yinti:Are you certain that it was me? Answer me. Are you certain it was me? Qiao hui: I did not get a good look Yinti: you see? You must not doubt a prince again Jang xiao: Qiao hui may not have seen you, but I saw it very clear. ( punch lightly) I understand that you are curious about women. Still, it isn’t right to spy on them!. Apologize to her now Yinti: Apologize? Are you telling me, a prince, to lower myself in front of a servant? There is no such law in this nation. Now move Jang xiao:Hey, now! Are you not ashamed? You shameless person. Yinti:You dare speak that way to a prince? What? How insolent you are! Move! ( push her)

Jang xiao: ( going to him) apologize! Hurry up and apologize! ( grab him) Yinti: Seriously, youre the size of a rice grain. ( push her down) Jang xiao: ( grab his leg) Yinti: Really? Hey! Jang xiao:What? All: (they both grab each others hair) Yinti:Hey Jang xiao:Let go of me Yinti: Let go Jang xiao:Let go im serious Yinti:You let go Jang xiao:Hey. Let me go! Yinti: You! How do you like this? Jang xiao: ( bite his arm) Yinti: Ahhhh Yinti:You.. Jang xiao:What! Yinti:( he pushed her)

Jang xiao: ( she kicked him) Yinxiang: yeahhh like that Jang xiao: ( goes on top of him and punch) hey you! Yinti: You think you’ll be safe after this? Jang xiao:You molester! You pervert! Yinti: You lewd wench ( bleee) Jang xiao: You still have something to say. ( hit her head with his head) All: woaaahh Jang xiao: People like you need to have some sense beaten into you. ( raise her hand) Yinzhen :( he stops her) Jang xiao: Let go of me! Yinti; Brother, hold on to her nice and tight. You awful wench. Yin zhin:Yin.. Yinti: Yin zhin! Yin zhin:They are staring. Are you going to keep this up? Yinti: Aishhh ( walks out) Jang xiao: Hey. hey wait

Jang xiao: You did this earlier too. Do I look like a parcel or bag to you? You should apologize too Yinzhen: Who are you? Jang xiao: Me? Who am i? ruo xi. Im ruo xi Yin zhen: Im not asking for your name. what is your position that you’d act that way to a prince? Jang xiao:I told you to apologize. Why are you asking my rank like im in the military? Are you going to ignore me if im a servant and apologize if im a princesses? Gosh this is a funny neighborhood Yin zhen:So you want to hear an apology? Jang xiao: Yes, and not just from you, but from that small little prince. The higher you are the more you should care about justice. Don’t you agree? Yin zhen: All right, however, once you hear sorry from me you will have to die. Then imm.. Jang xiao: Lady ruo lan! You came looking for me right? Yin zhen and ruo lan:( bows each other) Jang xiao: Lets go! I have something to tell you. Yin zhen: ( sarcastically smile) (SCENE 12: Outside of the house)

Lady ruoxi: Qiang hui! Lady ruoxi ( bow) Lady Ruo lan: What is it? Qiao hui: Everyone is trying to avoid taking a meal up to the Crown Prince. Lady ruo lan: How can you take the Prince meal so lightly? Enough now ,someone take up the 1st prince meal. I do not want to see this again. Qiao hui:(smiles) Qiao hui:(look at jang xiao) jang xiao:Me? ( laugh) look at you all. I am a lady. I shouldn’t be delivering meals right? Lady ruo lan:What? Jang xiao: Hays ( Meeting) Lady Ruolan: come. This bird nest Jujube Cake is good for your health. Jang xiao: Bird nest? (wow) Thank you!. (hungrily eat)

Lady ruo lan: You were so out of control and disobedient. You didn’t even listen to your father. But ever since the accident, you’ve changed. You’ve become more gentle… and obedient. Jang xiao: Am i? so that’s the characteristics of your sister ( put the food in the mouth) Lady ruo lan: what did you say? Jang xiao: Mmmm ( bird nest cake is tasty) cough Lady ruo lan: No one is going to take your food. Qiao hui: ( PUT THE LETTER IN THE TABLE) Jang xiao: ah sister, the letter is for you. Why don’t you take a . l0ook at it? Lady ruo lan: the eunuch who reads the letter isn’t here today Jang xiao: Whats so hard about reading a letter? I’ll read it foryou! Lady ruo lan: Do you know how to read? Jang xiao: Whats so difficult? Its easy! Lady ruo lan:Alright its just a letter from father and brother. Jang xiao: ( open the letter) ( looks confused) Uhh. To my daughter Ruo Lan. I haven’t written you in a while. Im sending

my love along withthis letter. I hope….. you think of… me when you read this letter… I hope your doing… fine. Qiao hui:(qiao hui laugh) Jang xiao:Ive so much to tell and what?... what magical horse? Lady ruo lan:Theres a magical horse ( laughs) Jang xiao:Nno. Sister I think its better that you wait for the eunuch to read it to you. ( give the letter) Lady ruo lan: Are you giving up? Jang xiao: No! I think its better if I learn from the basic again.Sister, I’ll leave now. Lady ruo lan: (nod) And also can you please get me an ink to the 2nd prince? Empress shinzu: ( enter) LADY ruo xi: ( coughing) Empress Shinzu:What could be so important that you wouldn’t take care of your health first? LADY ruo xi: ( coughing really hard and have a blood) Empress shinzu: Is anyone out there? Call the doctor now. LADY ruo xi: ( kneel) I have something to tell you Empress shinzu: My child

LADY ruo xi: You told me on my wedding day you said I was a great source of the strength of the prince. You said you would grant a request of mine later on. No matter how difficult it was, you promised you would. QUEEN SHAO: (hold the hand) My child what can I do for you? LADY ruo xi: Ruo xi, please take care of her. And I want you to find a wife to the prince, You know I no longer have many days left. QUEEN SHAO: ( hug)

(outside scene) Jang xiao: (opens the letter sight then look carefully the word of the letter) Jang xiao: qiao hui Qiao hui: yes lady? Jang xiao: Come here I was given this thing here(she show it to her servant) Jang xiao: Well I forgot how to read after I hurt my head Qiao hui: What? Jang xiao: I’ll learn it again but can you read this for me?

Qiao hui: How would I know how to read? I only know my name. im sorry(walkout) Jang xiao: Yang, ryo,chung,chung,kang,sue,kyung,chaw! I can recognized each character individualy but its like an alien language when I read it all together! Jang xiao: As a modern people who have studied hard for 16 years, I can be categorized as an educated person. But in this era. Ive become a semi- literate. Luckily im in the body of this young lady. I don’t have to worry about surviving. Id be starved to death.. If I have to work to earn for a living a this era. Jang xiao: It would even nicer if I knew what it meant I wish I could read I want to read it! I want to read it! I want to read it! I want to read it! Jang xiao: Why didnt you take a class in Chinese character ( Write a reply) I got it wrong again! ( throws the paper) AYyyy ( slap the table) The white part is the paper. The black is the letter. ( sigh) I have to know something in order to copy it. I am going to go crazy and lose my mind ( cries). How am I supposed to write a reply. Gosh what do I do now, I shouldn’t have pretended I could. I don’t know anymore! ( smile and laugh) ( sneaking to the room to put the letter)

Yinti: Stop it! Im serious! Jang xiao:(bow) Yinti: Ruo xi! What brings you here? Are you here to see me? Jang xiao: No that’s not it I had to drop of something Yinti: Is it food? Is it this? Jang xiao: Yes it is Yin zhi: I taught her a poem and told her to reply with another poem. You can go now. Jang xiao: Yes ( walk out) Yinti:Yin zhi ( give the letter) Lets take a look at what Ruo xi wrote Yin zhi:Wait… Yinti: ( opens the letter) What is this? Did she write something or draw? Yinxiang: You idiot give it to me Yinti: Yin zhi? You know what this is? Yin zhi: (look closely) Well this is… Yinti: No, how does this thing.. are these written characters or drawing? ( rotate the paper). What about you yinzhen?

Yinzhen: Ahermm. Raise your arms. To the sky. Open your mouth. Make it rounder. There that’s it right there Yinti :Yinzhen, that’s ridiculous Yinxiang :Hes right it is!. Its completely right Yinti: Let me see ( laugh hardly) Yinzhen:It’s a face laughing with excitement. Yinxiang: Ok, a laughing face Yinzhen: She must have like yin zhi poems a lot. Yinxiang:Let me try too Yinti:( hahahaha) ( RAIN RITUAL) Empress dowager: What has happened? Emperor Kangxi: Control yourself. Its more important now to complete the ritual Empress Dowager:( was shocked) Yinzhen:( look at her) Empress Dowager: Yinzhen! ( ran to him) ( was shoot) Kangxi: Yoo! (Cough hardly cant able to breath) All: Father!

Empress:(Coughh a blood) Yinzhen, (cough) im so sorry for everything. I just want to let you know I am so guilty for what I did to you in all these years that’s why I cant bear to see you. I always treat you as a son not physically but mentally. All: MOTHER!!!! Qiao hui: Im sorry ( attempts to hit her) Jang xiao: (confused) Qiao hui: huh? ( stab the prince) Yinti: ( coughs a blood) ( stab Qiao hui) Jang xiao: Yinti! No! No! Yinti: See ( cough) brother, I am not that coward ( laugh) Yinxiang: you know we didn’t mean it. It was a joke to annoy you. You are always be our bravest younger brother Yinti: ( cough blood) ….. Yinzhen: AHHHHHHHHHH!!! ( ROOM) Jang xiao:( Pick and read the letter) Voice record: Dear Lady Ruo Xi. Jang xiao:( sigh ) How much of it was a lie?

Voice recorder: My lady please forgive me. I know my end is coming soon. I wanted to admit everything to you. I don’t have the chance to do that anymore. I am just a person who couldn’t stop loving once I started. I only do it to get justice for my family. I hope you forgive me. Yin zhin:( walk in) Jang xiao: I don’t know how to escape this misery. Qiao hui was just a person loving her family. Yin zhin:Don’t do that . when you make that face even I get anxious Jang xiao: I have a favor to ask. I am willing to leave this palace Yin zhi:If I do that, you wont be sad anymore? Jang xiao:(nod) Ruo xi desparately wants it