Episode Guide
Episode 1: Li Tianshun saved Huang Hexiang.
Li Tianshun was a jade craftsman in the palace. His father, Li Yunmian, was also a master in carving jade. During the reign of Emperor Xianfeng, Li Yunmian once carved a jade pomegranate, which was said to be priceless. There were rumors that whoever possessed the jade pomegranate would possess the world, indicating its preciousness. After Emperor Xianfeng passed away, the jade pomegranate went through many twists and turns before returning to the hands of Empress Dowager Cixi. The Empress Dowager then ordered Li Tianshun to replicate a jade pomegranate. However, to her surprise, Li Tianshun actually stole the original one. In her anger, she ordered Li Lianying, the supervisor of the Imperial Household Department, to execute Li Tianshun by beating him to death. >>read more
Episode 2: Huang Hexiang was falsely accused and imprisoned.
Boss Yang is a famous actor in the capital city. He often performs for the Empress Dowager and the Emperor. He has a very good relationship with Li Tianshun. Li Tianshun usually calls him "Dadezi" (elder brother) while Empress Dowager Cixi calls him "Xiaodezi" (little brother). Huang Hexiang noticed that Boss Yang was interested in her, but her heart had already been moved by Li Tianshun. There is a girl named Wu Xiuzhen who is neighbors with Li Tianshun. She has secretly admired Li Tianshun. >>read more
Episode 3: Yang Shang De and Huang He Xiang were married by the Emperor.
Dadezi told Li Tian Shun that everything had been arranged. Li Tian Shun was delighted and asked how Dadezi had convinced the Emperor. Yang Shang De (Dadezi) intended to tell Li Tian Shun about Huang He Xiang's feelings for him, but seeing that Li Tian Shun's mind was not focused on that, he swallowed his words. >>read more
Episode 4: Li Tian Shun and Huang He Xiang got married separately.
When Wang Tong Ren heard that Li Tian Shun had been expelled from the palace, he spread the word on the old street that the reason Li Tian Shun was kicked out was because he had stolen the Emperor's precious treasure. Two thieves overheard Wang Tong Ren's words and decided to target the Li family. >>read more
Episode 5: Li Tian Shun saved Da Dao Wang Wu.
Da Dao Wang Wu told Li Tian Shun that if he liked martial arts, he could come to his martial arts school anytime and there was no need to become his disciple. Impressed by Wang Wu's loyalty and righteousness, Li Tian Shun admired him greatly. When he learned that Wang Wu wanted to go to prison to see Tan Sitong, he decided to accompany him. >>read more
Episode 6: Wu Xiu Zhen caused a disturbance in front of the gate of Huang He Xiang.
Under the persuasion of Li Tian Shun and Li Yun Mian, Da Dao Wang Wu finally agreed to stay. However, Li Yun Mian believed that Da Dao Wang Wu's injury couldn't be dragged on like this, so he decided to ask Doctor Xue to treat him. Li Tian Shun, puzzled, asked his father why he was not worried about causing trouble this time, considering he was always concerned about it before. >>read more
Episode 7: The Lord Baylor has been stripped of his title.
Lord Zong Renfu interrogated Lord Baylor, asking him if he had any contact with the Emperor, if he went to the foreigners' church, and if he conspired with the foreigners to save the Emperor. Lord Baylor was furious and cursed at who was badmouthing him in front of the Emperor. After his outburst, Lord Baylor wanted to leave, but Lord Zong Renfu neither yielded nor hardened his stance and said, according to the Emperor's will, he feared that Lord Baylor would have to stay in the Zong Mansion for a while longer. >>read more
Episode 8: Li Tian Shun and Mr. Beller jointly opened a vegetarian restaurant.
After Li Yun Mian collected enough money, he went to the Jiudu Yamen to pick up Li Tian Shun. Li Yun Mian told Li Tian Shun that the 100 taels of silver were collected by their neighbors. He emphasized the importance of gratitude and asked Li Tian Shun to go house by house to express his thanks. Li Tian Shun wanted his father to go home and rest since he was sick, and he planned to go with Wu Xiu Zhen. However, Li Yun Mian insisted on accompanying them. >>read more
Episode 9: Li Tian Shun frightened the deputy commander with the help of foreigners.
The deputy commander told Master Pu San to carefully consider the matter, as it was of great importance, and he would return in three days. After the deputy commander and his men left, Master Pu San reminded Li Tian Shun that if he was arrested in three days, no one was allowed to ransom him with money. If anyone dared to ransom him, he would be angry with them. The deputy commander returned to the yamen and angrily told Wang Tong Ren that he had intended to extort some money from Li Tian Shun, but unexpectedly encountered an unexpected obstacle. Wang Tong Ren told him to just arrest Master Pu San and he would see that Li Tian Shun would take the money. >>read more
Episode 10: Wang Wu's Tragic End.
Wang Wu walked out of the martial arts school and told Deputy Commander Tong that as long as they didn't trouble the people in the school, he would go with them. But if they had a problem with the people in the school, he would stand with them and fight to the death. After thinking for a moment, Deputy Commander Tong agreed to Wang Wu's request, and Wang Wu extended his hands for them to handcuff him. >>read more
Episode 11: Yang Shang De pretended to be crazy and refused to perform for Empress Dowager Cixi.
Huoyuanjia opened the prison door and let Li Tian Shun escape with him. Li Tian Shun was afraid of implicating Huoyuanjia but was unwilling to leave until Huoyuanjia insisted on staying with him in the prison. Only then did Li Tian Shun leave the prison. Wu Xiu Zhen was at home wiping her tears when she unexpectedly saw Li Tian Shun entering. Upon learning that Huoyuanjia had saved him, she asked him to leave and hide for a few days. However, Li Tian Shun told her that Huoyuanjia had instructed him not to hide. >>read more
Episode 12: Yang Shang De pretended to be insane and refused to perform for Empress Dowager Cixi.
Huò Yuánjiǎ opened the prison door and let Li Tian Shun escape with him. Li Tian Shun was afraid of implicating Huò Yuánjiǎ but was reluctant to leave until Huò Yuánjiǎ insisted on joining him in the prison. Only then did Li Tian Shun leave the prison. Wu Xiu Zhen was wiping her tears at home when she unexpectedly found Li Tian Shun walking in. Upon learning that Huò Yuánjiǎ had saved him, she urged him to leave and hide for a few days. However, Li Tian Shun told her that Huò Yuánjiǎ told him not to hide. >>read more
Episode 13: Pu Lan Ting received a pomegranate made of jade.
Yang Shang De performed in the old street. Two officials, under the order of Empress Dowager Cixi, came to check if Yang Shang De's health had improved. Huang He Xiang lied to the officials, saying that Yang Shang De had left. After the officials left, she hurried to the pear garden and advised Yang Shang De not to go on stage to perform. However, Yang Shang De told her that the tickets had already been sold and there was no reason not to sing. >>read more
Episode 14: The jade pomegranate brought disaster to Pu Lan Ting.
After Wang Tong Ren left the old street, in order to make a living, he created a disguise and started a business of deceiving people through fortune-telling. He arrived at the doorstep of a wealthy household, having already known the situation of the woman there in advance. When the woman approached, he fluently and convincingly tricked her. The woman was deceived and, in gratitude for his help in resolving a bloody calamity, voluntarily gave him her ring and earrings. >>read more
Episode 15: Pu Lan Ting handed the jade pomegranate to Li Tian Shun.
Wang Tong Ren went to a food stall to eat wontons. A madam recognized him and noticed the beautiful girl with him. Wang Tong Ren approached them and handed a pearl to the madam. The madam agreed to let the girl accompany him for ten days. Wang Tong Ren asked the girl for her name, and she said her name was Wang Xiaohua. When the girl heard Wang Tong Ren's name, she found it interesting and couldn't help but laugh. >>read more
Episode 16: Empress Dowager Cixi's death led to the downfall of the Qing Dynasty.
Seeing the Qing Dynasty on the verge of collapse, Empress Dowager Cixi was reminded of the jade pomegranate and shed tears of sadness. After wiping away her tears, she suddenly expressed a desire to listen to a play performed by a young actor. This time Yang Shang De did not refuse, but on their way to the palace, they received news of Empress Dowager Cixi's passing. >>read more
