Scent of Time

Hua Qian travels back two years earlier to alter her bleak future. She understands that her previous scheming got her to this point, so she makes an effort to try and change her ways.… read more

Zhong Xi Wu begins to see a noticeable change in Hua Qian’s behavior, though he’s not sure if it’s just a ploy, so he would stop suspecting her of malice. Hua Qian’s father… read more

Hua Qian’s discussion with her father pays off. He pleads for Mu Yun Ping, resulting in a lighter sentence and stopping him from committing suicide. Hua Qian confronts Mu Yao to… read more

Hua Qian goes to her brother to set him straight and does not play favorites. Rong Zhou comes to her aid when she is offended by one of Xi Wu’s men. She begins planning the romance… read more

Scared by Xi Wu’s interest in her brother’s misdeeds, Hua Qian comes up with an excuse to avoid Xi Wu by not visiting Zhong Garden the next day. She counsels her mother to discipline… read more

Hua Qian tries to have both Xi Wu and Ye Lan fall in love with Mu Yao, but her plans go awry. Mu Yao’s feelings are hurt when Ye Lan reiterates his belief that Hua Qian would not… read more

Given the disturbances of the intruder, Rong Zhou is assigned to protect Hua Qian and her residence. Knowing hard times are up ahead, Hua Qian begins focusing on increasing her strength.… read more

After Hua Qian’s confession, Ye Lan avoids her. She finally goes to him, and though he does not want to see her, she makes her wishes for a divorce known. Assuming he will grant… read more

Having lost her household staff and her expenses reduced, Hua Qian turns to Rong Zhou for help. She visits Zhong Garden at the request of the elder Princess and exchanges words with… read more

On the day of the Incense Banquet, Wu Shuo Mo approaches Hua Qian to ask for help in obtaining Mu Yao. Xi Wu overhears the conversation, and Hua Qian makes it clear to him that she… read more

After the banquet, Mu Yao and Ye Lan have a heart-to-heart talk. Shuo Mo tries to speak with Hua Qian so they can work together to keep Mu Yao and Ye Lan apart, but she ignores him.… read more

After having convinced the elder Princess to make Mu Yao, Ye Lan’s concubine, Hua Qian focuses on preparing for the wedding banquet. Despite her attempts to get Ye Lan to agree to… read more

In anger, Ye Lan threatens Hua Qian’s life as she tries to protect her brother, who was found in Mu Yao’s compound after the wedding. She vows to get to the bottom of the events,… read more

After realizing the maid who committed suicide was Ling Long, Hua Qian falls into a state of depression, unwilling to leave her residence for half a month. Knowing the grievous crimes… read more

Hua Qian comes up with a plan to help her brother get out of prison, but it involves the help of her father. She meets with Mu Yao to make a deal using the Mu family’s indentured… read more

Mu Yao requests Ye Lan to set Hua Qian’s brother free. Based on the previous timeline of events, Hua Qian sends Rong Zhou to Huiyang County in search of the counterfeit broker that… read more

Hua Qian’s father makes it clear to her that he will not resign given all the hard work it has taken him to achieve his position. Rong Zhou attracts Xi Wu’s attention when he blocks… read more

Hua Qian has a difficult time accepting her brother is gone. Believing herself to be alone, both Rong Zhou and Qian Zhi pledge to stay with her forever. Ye Lan visits Hua Qian at her… read more

As Hua Qian reaches out to Xi Wu’s outstretched hand, they are interrupted by Cui Zhu, who bears news of Rong Zhou’s severe injury. It comes to light that Rong Zhou jumped off… read more

Hua Qian discovers where Shuo Mo is hiding and sets a trap to capture him. She informs Mu Yao he’s been captured, and she’s awaiting her next move. She then accepts Yi Fei Meng’s… read more

Hua Qian pressures Mu Yao into investigating the assassination attempt at the mid-autumn festival, using Shuo Mo as collateral. After having misunderstood Nan Feng’s intention for… read more

While out walking the streets, Rong Zhou is accused by a couple that he murdered their master. Though Hua Qian tries to stop Magistrate Wang from imprisoning Rong Zhou, Xi Wu intervenes,… read more

Rong Zhou tells Hua Qian his background and explains in detail the root of the killings. The couple that accused him of murder suddenly disappear, but Ye Lan discovers where they are… read more

Hua Qian’s father postpones his resignation and delays the family trip he had promised her. Hua Qian confronts Xi Wu about imprisoning Rong Zhou, but more secrets come out of their… read more

Worried about the Meng family monopolizing the southern shops, Xi Wu entrusts Ye Lan with heading the operations in the south. Preparing for the big banquet to host all the butlers,… read more

Hua Qian is held under house arrest at Zhong Gardens after she refuses to rescind, pleading guilty to the crimes against the Mu family. Though it puts Xi Wu’s noble character at… read more

Ru Xin makes a deal with Xi Wu that benefits them both. Unbeknownst to Hua Qian, Xi Wu visits her on his birthday but is accidentally wounded by her. After hearing of Xi Wu’s injury,… read more

Hua Qian wakes up to a new life and adjusts to living alone and making new friends. Rong Zhou has not moved on and has taken up the challenge of fighting Xi Wu’s guards on the fifth… read more

Rong Zhou finally breaks through the guards to talk to Xi Wu. Realizing that he and Hua Qian can never be together, Xi Wu tells Rong Zhou where she is, knowing his determination to… read more

Hua Qian wakes up from her 26-month coma, confused between her dream and reality. Her confrontation with Mu Yao shocks her with the stark reality that she had dreamed of going back… read more