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[A Talented Girl Grows Up]

[Episode 3]

They are so in love, making others envious!

I think it's just a show.

It's not real.

I made such a great sacrifice.

Don't forget what you promised me.

Break up and get ready for class.

Let's go.

[A Talented Girl Grows Up]

What a loss for me!

Was I out of your mind?

Why did I take the initiative?

I...

Mr. Zhang, you have been busy with your studies.

Yes.

Calm down.

Calm down.

Calm down.

Why are you here?

You're walking in the wrong direction.

The classroom is that way.

The World's Greatest Academy

was established by the ancestors of the Wen family.

Established since the beginning of this dynasty,

it is already a century old.

It is a model for all generations to come

and has a prominent reputation.

It's pretty prestigious.

It's a century-old school.

What do you mean?

I was praising the academy. Go on.

It's no exaggeration to say

its students are all over the world.

Every year,

we send many talents to the court.

And there are many well-known alumni.

I don't understand

your words.

You're not used to it yet?

There are

seven disciplines here: qin playing, chess, calligraphy, painting,

etiquette, music theory, and maths.

We take three days off every seven days.

For the first 4 days, we have classes of qin playing, chess, calligraphy, and painting.

And we learn etiquette, music theory, and maths for the later 3 days.

In every course, you can either pass or fail.

Only the ones who excel in every discipline can become

the pillars of the Feng State.

Don't you have a P.E. class?

A P.E. class?

Like…

riding or shooting arrows.

There are no such courses in the academy.

Can't you change the situation of discriminating

the practitioners of martial arts?

You're the World's Greatest Scholar, Wen Chenyi.

Shouldn't true education

be inclusive

and treat everyone equally?

Scholars and warriors alike

should be able to attend classes together

and receive the same education.

Manyi.

Sit.

Rise.

Bow.

Greetings, Master.

Sit down.

The lesson starts today.

Let's start with painting.

There are many schools of painting in our Feng State.

Manyi.

Manyi.

Portraits should capture both the physical traits and essence of the subject.

You talked a lot. You must be thirsty now.

To quench your thirst.

You're the best.

Unlike someone.

I did him a huge favor, but he didn't even offer me water.

But Manyi,

you were amazing.

You actually thought of using the word "Green tea"

to describe Du Yaqin.

You know I was talking about her?

So smart.

Manyi, is there any word

to describe my brother?

Butterfly.

Russian doll.

"Butterfly" is easy to understand.

What's a "Russian doll"?

Because he suddenly appeared

to be a totally different person.

He acted like a child.

Keep your voice down.

Don't let anyone else know about this.

What's wrong?

Is it serious?

I don't want to hide it from you.

My brother was poisoned

when he was nine.

Poisoned?

What poison? Who did it?

We don't know.

My parents have searched everywhere for famous doctors.

But they were only able to detoxify 70% of the poison.

The rest still remains in his body.

Therefore, every time my brother has a fever,

he'll go through a drastic change in temperament

and mentally revert to the age of nine.

But don't worry, Manyi.

He'll recover once the fever subsides.

His health won't be affected.

It's just that our whole family

attentively cares for him and strictly guards him.

I don't know why he had a fever last night.

Whenever he had a fever, he'd have a relapse.

It must have been because of me.

What?

No.

Last night, he helped me…

Mr. Wen.

I think Cheng Manyi

must have known the schools of painting very well.

She isn't paying attention.

Why don't we invite her to show her painting skills

so that we can learn from her?

You can paint if you want.

Why are you picking on me?

I really want to see your expertise.

Or are you afraid of making a fool of yourself

so you dare not draw?

Exactly.

It's not that I don't dare.

I just don't want to.

You're right.

You're so talented that you might look down on us,

not even willing to paint for us.

Those who know you well would say that you think highly of yourself.

Those who don't might think you don't live up to your name.

Honey, you worked hard last night.

How about...

How about I paint one first?

Consider it a modest piece to inspire better works.

Okay.

What is that?

It's elegant

and exquisite.

Not vulgar.

Is your painting called

a couple of Mandarin ducks playing in the pond?

Who is the male Mandarin duck? Who is the female one?

She just can't simply paint.

Why did she paint Mandarin ducks?

I'll take the challenge.

Let me do it.

This is my work.

The Painting of Flower and Stamen.

What is that?

It lacks any clear structure.

And its meaning is vague.

Can't you understand?

The Painting of Flower and Stamen.

Wonderful.

This painting

is carefree

and unruly.

Besides,

it's imbued with Zen aesthetics.

It's really wonderful.

How can you tell there are stamens?

Good!

Good!

Manyi is indeed the world's greatest talented woman.

Amazing.

How does it feel that you meant to hurt others

but ended up affecting yourself?

If I'm not mistaken,

the butterflies were attracted by the honey water.

You're smart.

Thanks for your cooperation.

It's not tiring for a couple to work together.

You won't be able to fool everyone so easily next time.

Don't worry. I have you.

Guan! Guan! Cry the fish hawks…

Guan! Guan! Cry the fish hawks…

On sandbars in the river.

On sandbars in the river.

A mild-mannered good girl…

A mild-mannered good girl…

A fine match for the gentleman.

A fine match for the gentleman.

Long and short…

Long and short…

Stop.

Manyi.

Manyi.

Class is over. Let's go eat.

-Let's go eat. -Let's go.

Manyi, the class is not over yet.

Well,

my sister-in-law is the World's Greatest Talented Woman.

She's known all about tone patterns, rhymes,

and antitheses.

Don't be overly eager for victory.

Adapt a strategic and measured approach.

If you act rashly, your defeat will be like a landslide.

I can hit the lantern directly.

Look carefully.

It's my turn.

Mr. Wen is here.

Manyi, I'm done.

I won.

My brush is no good. Swap it with me.

How is that possible? The brushes are the same.

Swap it.

No.

Go ahead.

Don't grab it.

What are you doing?

I want this brush, too.

Swap it.

Don't.

Young Madam is really calm and fearless in a crisis.

She'll meet His Majesty in three months.

And she's not anxious at all.

[March High-intensity Study Plan]

What is this?

Miss Cheng, you have a poor literature foundation,

and you're lazy and don't want to study.

Whenever I think about meeting His Majesty,

I can't sleep at night.

To prevent your identity

from being discovered by His Majesty

and that we get killed,

I specially prepared you

the March High-intensity Study Plan.

Study plan?

Seven subjects: qin playing, chess, calligraphy, painting, etiquette, music theory, and maths.

You'll focus on one subject

and practice calligraphy for two hours every day.

The seven-day circulation will never stop in the three months

until you finally meet His Majesty safely.

Only at that time can I be at ease.

Sorry for disturbing you. Goodbye.

Then this painting...

Have you found the ancient painting for me?

If you perform well,

this painting can be a reward for you.

Mr. Wen, I can't wait

to start learning.

We have to go step by step.

Let's start with learning the characters, which is the simplest.

Take a look.

Which characters don't you know?

You should ask me which characters I do know.

It seems

I underestimated how illiterate you are.

Who are you calling illiterate?

I just don't understand the characters of your country.

If you don't believe me,

I'll write something

to see if you know it.

Okay.

[Wen Chenyi is a big idiot]

Wen...

Yi.

Big.

What?

I wrote

"Wen Chenyi is a big idiot."

Don't bluff me.

Come on, learn the character "Luan."

It sometimes means confound. For example, "confounding one's journey with setbacks and troubles."

It also means disturb or disrupt.

To maintain personal moral integrity while disrupting the fundamental principles.

Sometimes, it means destruction.

I have a stomach ache. I need to go to the toilet.

You're awake?

Yes.

Keep writing.

[Luan]

Look at the character.

Why don't I teach you to memorize characters with limericks?

Listen.

The character "Luan":

Two mountains, one above and one below.

A tiny person is in the middle.

There's a wall on the left side.

The right side is more difficult to climb over.

Got it?

Yes, I guess…

Write it yourself.

[Wen's Mansion]

What time is it?

It's midnight.

Do I still need to study at midnight?

You have to finish today's tasks before you go to bed.

Only by finishing everything you're supposed to learn

can you go back and rest.

Go on.

No, I have to think of a way.

When will this end?

I… I didn't see anything.

Isn't this my…

I wanted to collect someone's painting.

If you disagree, I can return it to you.

Why destroy it? What a pity.

What a pity.

Beautiful. What a great move!

Wen Chenyi,

you tricked me with my stupid…

my famous painting.

Don't you feel guilty?

I never said

this was the ancient painting you were looking for.

Let's wait and see.

You may be in high spirits now.

I'll make you terribly frustrated in the future.

I'll…

give you...

that.

Sleep well. I'll make you a 9-year-old when you wake up.

He's sick.

What if something bad happens to him again?

I'm so immoral.

Forget it.

[Wen's Mansion]

Have an apple.

Why should I eat an apple?

Are you Wen Chenyi?

Or what?

He does sound like Wen Chenyi.

Luckily, he didn't transform.

Otherwise, I'd be in big trouble!

It's nothing. Just saying.

Sister.

It's still here.

Don't feel guilty.

Let it be.

Here you are, Brother.

I miss you so much.

Sister.

So， you've always been

missing me all the time.

In this world,

you're the only one who treats me so well

besides my parents.

I really don't know how to repay you.

You want to repay me?

I'll give you a chance.

Come on. Get me some food.

Sister, eat this.

Give my hands a massage.

Harder.

Are you comfortable?

Bring me something more to eat.

I can't chew it.

Come on.

Let's start.

You are

the most

passionate,

the best,

and the most beautiful girl.

All the good words in the world

can't describe how great you are.

Sister, I don't quite understand

these words.

Why do I have to say that?

I'm playing a game with you.

Next.

Okay.

If someone bullies you, Sister,

I will risk my life to avenge you.

If you are unhappy,

I'll search the world to find interesting stuff

to make you happy.

I will always listen to you.

I will never make you angry.

Come here.

Why didn't you say what I taught you?

I can't say things against my will.

Because I will never bully you.

Not even when I grow up.

You are so cute when you are a kid.

Unlike now.

Let me take you out to play, okay?

Sure.

You always force me to study.

Today, I want you to skip class and go out to play.

I want you to be

the coolest guy in this street

♫A stroke of romance fell from the heavens♫

♫Pretty girl and handsome guy♫

Boss, one more of this.

♫A stroke of romance fell from the heavens♫

Let's go.

Boss, two candied haws.

♫Pretty girl and handsome guy♫

Thank you, Sister.

Let's go.

♫My good luck is here♫

Is this the grand prize or the first prize?

♫Like the wildflowers which I can pick at will♫

Come here.

Sister, look!

♫Don't be shy, it's all for you♫

♫Your good luck is also my good luck♫

♫We're a perfect match till the end of time♫

Sister.

♫The love I had in my previous life and the debt I haven't paid back in this life♫

It's in here!

♫If we happen to fall in love, it's not bad♫

She's amazing.

♫A stroke of romance fell from the heavens♫

♫Pretty girl and handsome guy♫

♫A stroke of romance fell from the heavens♫

♫Pretty girl and handsome guy♫

You must be hungry.

Let's eat something nice.

This girl has taken my soul away.

Come on. Go have fun with me.

Yi!

No messing with my sister!

Good boy.

You look weak.

How dare you act like a hero?

I will…

This is a tough one. Let's go.

Yi.

Why are you crying?

Sister, are you okay?

I'm fine.

You protected me just now.

You were so brave.

As a reward,

I'll take you to play

whatever you want to play, okay?

[Cheng's Mansion]

Slow down. Slow down!

Sister.

Come here.

Is this the place you want to come the most?

Sister.

There is a Hero Cheng here.

He's so good.

I used to sneak here

to watch him practice martial arts.

So, you also want to be a hero?

Of course.

But Father doesn't allow it.

He said that practicing martial arts is a crooked path,

so he forced me to study.

But now I'm seriously ill.

Even if Father agrees,

I can't practice anymore.

Wait for me.

Brother.

Come here. Come here.

Come.

Hero Wen, I've heard a lot about you.

Please excuse our poor performance.

Bravo!

Sister, he can fly!

Great!

[Cheng's Boxing Manual]

[Cheng's Boxing Manual]

This is from Hero Cheng, who you admire the most.

He asked me to bring it to you in particular.

Hero Cheng!

Sister, you're so nice to me.

By the way,

I have a gift for you, too.

Look at this.

It's called Lovesick Birds.

I just bought them.

One for each of us.

No matter where we go,

we can find each other.

The Lovesick Birds are so cute.

Let's go and have a look at the paintings.

Okay.

Boss,

do you have an antique painting

with an astrological chart on it?

Yes, look at this.

Let's take a look over there.

No.

This isn't it, either.

Anything else?

Look at this.

Look at this one.

Let me see.

No.

Yi!

Yi!

Yi!

Yi!

Sorry.

Hello.

Have you seen

a boy this tall?

No?

Yi, where have you been?

Don't play hide and seek with me.

Yi.