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Do you believe in parallel universes?

Me, in this universe,

am well-read, a science nerd.

No connections, all self-made.

Struggling daily, hustling for life.

Don't spit on my book.

This... this is all I have.

This is everything I own.

Spit over here.

Look at you, so shabby.

Me, in another universe,

indulges in pleasure, stubborn and useless.

Short on luck, not on money.

Living in fear, unsure of life or death.

Shi Feifan.

Prepare to die!

Get lost!

Until one moment,

when time and fate collide.

One dies, but the soul remains.

One revives, stronger in will.

Retreat.

Life is a play,

even if the stage changes,

you still have to act your part.

Duke of Nan.

Young Duke, he... he's awake!

Son, you're awake!

Feifan!

Call me your son.

Quick, tell me.

Duke of Nan.

How are you feeling?

I...

Wasn't I hit by a car?

Hit by a car? What?

Yesterday, you were attacked by this assassin.

Yesterday, you were attacked by this assassin.

You almost lost your life.

Father.

I'm fine.

Glad you're okay.

Assassinated...

I've been reborn.

Son...

Did you see who attacked you last night?

Some say a miracle happened, like a god possessed you.

Nonsense.

Only by killing his useless son

can I get the Tiger Tally.

Tell your men to keep watch.

No mistakes next time.

Celestial Star Tower.

Right.

I investigated this before.

Duke of Nan sent me.

I haven't reported back yet.

This is all I could find.

Rumors in the martial world say

Celestial Star Tower works for money.

Anyone who's met them in the past ten years

hasn't lived to tell the tale.

You're the exception.

Celestial Star Tower... Young Duke.

I really did transmigrate.

Dare to assassinate me?

Interesting.

Shi Xiaofan.

Let Shi Feifan reshape your life here.

My life is mine to command, not heaven's to decree.

I heard the capital's top playboy,

Young Duke Shi won't live long.

So why is Duke of Nan

still hiring servants now?

Who cares?

As long as there's money.

Yeah, yeah.

I volunteered to sneak into Shi Manor for my royal brother.

So it seems

Shi Feifan won't last long.

It's the perfect time to look for the Tiger Tally.

I... I...

Wait, just wait.

I...

Don't push.

I... I... Line up!

How can you manage with that tiny frame?

Move aside, move aside.

Don't push, don't push.

One at a time.

Line up.

I'm young.

Hurry, you, come here.

Looks like I need another plan.

Young Duke.

Duke of Nan won't let us out.

What if you run into danger outside?

How is he still alive?

Young... Young Duke, no...

Young Duke, I'm not messing with you.

Who'd dare attack in broad daylight?

Young Duke, please take me in.

Go, hurry up!

Young Duke.

Young Duke.

If you don't take me in, I'd rather...

Why are you shouting?

What did you say?

If I let go, don't scream, okay?

My name is Mei Zhenlong.

Not "Zhengrong."

It's "Long," not "Rong."

Mei as in plum blossom, Zhen as in real,

Long as in dragon.

That's a unique name.

Alright, got it.

Young Duke.

You don't...

Alright, alright.

Stay, stay, stay.

No more shouting, got it?

Let me go.

I...

Safe.

So dirty.

Take her back to change clothes.

Filthy—hurts our Duke's reputation.

Alright, alright.

What are you doing?

Come on, let's go change.

Still holding me?

Go, go, go.

Young Duke.

Let's go.

Young Duke.

He really let her stay.

She looks like my friend who sells books.

She's quite pitiful.

You have such poor friends?

Do I judge friends by wealth?

Your biggest hobby before

was living carefree.

Spending money like water.

Everyone who met you...

This girl looks familiar.

Young Duke, you really joke around.

Isn't that Ziyan?

The maid next to her.

Her name is Xiaocui.

Ziyan.

I never thought he'd be the first since Celestial Star Tower was founded

to slip through our net.

I have failed in my duty.

Yueying,

Celestial Star Tower trained you

not for you to dance and sing here in Cangxiang Pavilion.

You must always remember

you belong to Celestial Star Tower.

Yes.

If Duke of Nan killed your family,

he's an enemy of our entire Tower.

Go ahead, don't hesitate.

Of course I want him cut to pieces.

But after the last fight,

acting in secret is safer.

I've raised silkworms all my life,

never seen such a low price.

Ask around if you want,

that's the market price.

The higher-ups said

it all ends tomorrow.

If you don't sell today,

tomorrow you won't get even half.

Fine, fine.

I'll sell to you then.

That's more like it.

Young Duke,

they buy cocoons so cheap,

but sell silk so expensive.

Isn't that cheating honest folks?

They're milking both ends of the deal.

Silk cloth...

Here's our chance.

Careful.

Let's go, let's go.

Alright.

Young Duke,

looks like

even broad daylight isn't safe.

No one is allowed to live, no matter who.

They're forcing me to fight for real.

You want to fight on the road, huh?

Fine.

Father,

what's troubling you?

This month's army rations are covered,

but next month will be tough.

No money? Then make some.

Make income?

Create revenue.

You know how to earn money?

Scholars, farmers, artisans, merchants...

Merchants are the lowest.

I'll use the lowest, merchant ways

to show His Majesty

Duke of Nan's house has no interest in politics.

At the same time,

I can help you with the army pay.

No, that's not right.

This is a serious matter.

We must think it over carefully.

Besides, at this time every year,

Qiang Country sends envoys.

Now's not the time for trouble.

Why does Qiang Country send people?

You don't care about court affairs,

so you wouldn't know.

Since the Founding Emperor lost,

our dynasty must send Qiang Country

a tribute of silk every year.

Tribute.

Looks like a huge opportunity.

Shi Feifan's little sidekick.

Tiger Tally.

Such an important item

must be where Duke of Nan stays most.

Who?

Stop!

D-Duke of Nan...

What are you sneaking around for?

To answer you, Duke of Nan,

what are you doing here?

Brother Ping'an sent me to get you food.

I'm new here, don't know the way.

That way.

Son,

this person is suspicious.

You still want to keep him?

We don't know his true intent yet.

Besides, we're short-handed.

Let him stay for now.

Your mother's memorial is in a few days.

Father,

let me go with you to honor her.

It's a long journey.

You should stay at home.

Don't leave the estate.

Just in case.

I was just worrying how to send you off.

I'll do as you say.

Alright.

Father, let's hurry on our way.

Be careful on the road.

I'll be here at home

waiting for your safe return.