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Timing and Subtitles by the 🤴 Catch Me If You Can 👸 Team @viki.com

♫ Recite a phrase when flowers are in bloom ♫

♫ A little less mature were words of my youth ♫

♫ It takes years to deepen the story ♫

Weathered and sealed in the bluestone ♫

♫ When strings are played, sound lingers like undying love ♫

♫ Play a song in the dream of three lifetimes ♫

♫ Fold an old rice paper ♫

♫ Write down the obsession ♫

♫ Let's go crazy once in a long time ♫

♫ The moon is slowly engraved with light and shadow in three lifetimes ♫

♫ Candle warmth frees the longing for each other ♫

♫ Love flows; I'm crazy about you ♫

♫ Let's go crazy once in a long time ♫

♫ Who is entangled in the depths of one’s mind? ♫

♫ Candle warmth frees the longing for each other ♫

♫ Love flows, bestowed by you ♫

[Catch Up, My Prince]

[Episode 1]

[Enter the Story] [Lu Ran Ran]

[New Player: Lu Ran Ran]

This looks quite real.

My name is Lu Ran Ran. I'm a normal clinical intern doctor.

I'm also a video game enthusiast.

This is the world's first immersive interactive game.

It is still at the internal testing phase.

I really entered the game.

[Enter the Story] [Lu Ran Ran]

Where are you going?

Oh my! What's going on?

Is it the battle mode?

Don't say, is this the legendary duel

on the highest rooftop of Forbidden City? ("The Duel," Hong Kong martial arts movie)

This is more exciting than television dramas.

Who is that?

Why is she here?

Watch out!

Why did they accidentally injure me?

[Green Lotus secret guard]

I should quickly find the account book. [Profound Literature Pavilion]

Why did they injure me again?

Brain connection is broken.

Please confirm if you want to overwrite the character data.

[Confirm]

You can't stop me.

[Xu Manor]

Lord Xu.

The Green Lotus guard we sent to Profound Literature Pavilion for the account book...

It seems Fourth Prince rescued her.

- Put the fire out first. - Yes. Quick, quick.

[Grand Secretary of Xin (New) Ming: Xu You Zheng]

[Pear Blossom Garden]

Oh my gosh, where am I?

So painful. What's going on?

Am I not in the game? The pain is too real.

Since the brain connects with the system, it can transfer the five senses accurately.

"Light-chasing Era" aims for an experience comparable to reality.

Of course, the pain is real too.

[Qin Shou: Game Assistant]

Since you're the game assistant, I ask you.

Yesterday I was almost slaughtered

and almost burned to death by the fire.

Now it's still painful. Where were you?

I'm not playing anymore. How can I withdraw?

Sorry, Dear. Because the system has a bug,

players temporarily can't withdraw. Sorry.

I ask you a question.

Can you lower the pain level a little? Do you know how painful it is?

Sorry, Dear.

Our "Light-chasing Era" aims to give a realistic experience.

The system does not support this function.

When I entered the game, why didn't Xiao Yun tell me this?

It's in the user agreement.

That's a lot of words. Who has time to read all this?

Hey, I remember the fire was at night.

Why is it bright outside?

Congratulations, Dear. You've gotten through "Light-chasing Era's" first night.

I believe you'll quickly get used to the time here.

"First night"?

Quickly let me withdraw. I need to work!

No rush, Dear.

The passing of time in the game is different from the real world.

By my calculation, only 1-2 minutes have passed in the real world.

I don't want to stay even a minute longer.

Can I kill myself to forcefully exit the system?

No, you can't.

I don't believe I can't get out!

Dear, because the system has a bug,

players temporarily cannot exit the game.

I suggest you experience more of the game content

as you wait patiently for it to fix. I've prepared you a "new player" bonus

as compensation for your poor game experience. Ta-da!

New player bonus!

Medicine bottle, copper coins— [Red medicine bottle x 1, copper coin x 20]

Addition... [Premium Clothing]

Some new clothes. [Premium Clothing]

Plus, the player will be given two chances to save the game

and a complimentary renaming card. Dear, shall you change your name to something dynamic?

"Liang Cheng Ban Xia"? (Cold city in midst of summer) [Name: Liang Cheng Ban Xia, Gender: Female]

This name is so old-fashioned. It must have been assigned at random. [Identity: Palace laundry maid]

I might as well call myself "Passerby A" (Lu Ren Jia).

What a nice, grand name.

Your username is now registered as Lu Ren Jia.

Change it back! I was just kidding!

Dear, the renaming card is a consumable item.

You can only use it once.

Stop fooling around and let me leave!

Simply complete a task and you can exit the game.

Dear, do you want to check your starter quest?

Your starter quest is to pursue a suitable partner

and reach a romantic ending.

But... whom should I pursue?

Where did he go?

Miss Xiao Jia, you're awake. [Palace laundry maid, Yun Zhu]

Look, I've got a new outfit for you.

Xiao Yun, I finally found you.

Where did you go? Did you know I almost died?

Why did you start talking nonsense once you woke up?

Doesn't she remember anything?

Do you play this game, too?

Yes. I just got the reservation code for this game.

I'll meet you at Hu Xin Pavilion in the back garden at 8 p.m. tonight.

You don't have a fever.

Fleshy and elastic, she's real.

Are you all right?

I'm okay. I'll be fine after I rest.

Then... then get some rest.

I will draw you some hot water.

Qin Shou.

Looking for me, Dear?

What was that about? Isn't that Wang Xiao Yun?

The only person online and logged in is you.

I don't detect any other players logged in.

Impossible. That person is Wang Xiao Yun.

Wang Xiao Yun is not logged in.

Are you saying she's just an NPC (non-player character) who looks like Xiao Yun?

Correct. Your understanding is precisely accurate.

Then you explain...

Xiao Jia, just now were you talking to yourself?

Hurry, put this on.

I'm fine.

Let me tell you. Luckily, yesterday,

someone saved you at Profound Literature Pavilion.

Who?

Fourth Royal Highness.

What are you trying to do?

If there is a plot of a hero saving the beauty,

that means Fourth Prince is an important clue.

I'll find Fourth Prince to progress the plot.

Although I understand

that you feel grateful and want to thank him personally,

we palace maids can't just ask for the prince's whereabouts.

"Palace maids"?

Yes.

How will I pursue a prince?

I probably can't even stand next to him!

Your Highness.

Your Highness.

- Your Highness. - Your Highness.

His Highness has awakened.

Who are you people?

Your Highness.

Xiao Bao!

Your Highness, I arranged this as you said. Is it to your satisfaction?

As who said?

Go, time to go! Retreat, retreat.

- Let's go. Hurry. - Your Highness!

- Retreat. - Your Highness!

Your Highness.

[Fourth Prince of New Ming, Zhao Chen Yi]

What's wrong with these ladies?

How can my taste be so obscene?

Here they come. Come on in.

Hey...

- Change all the bedding. - "Change"?

- Also, change the incense burner. - Autumn Wind Dewdrops Meet: your favorite scent—

What "scent"? Change it.

Okay.

His Highness is so odd today.

Why switch out all the things he used to like?

[Pear Blossom Garden]

Why are we in such a rush?

Although you don't feel well, we must still work on time.

If we're late, Mother Su will punish us.

- Hurry. - Do we have a new task?

A big task.

Oh.

Look, that's her.

At yesterday's fire, she and Fourth Prince were in Profound Literature Pavilion.

At that time of night, who knows what they were up to inside?

They all say Fourth Prince

is capricious and a womanizer.

I wouldn't have expected that he isn't picky at all.

Ignore them.

Today, we must deliver this bucket full of clean clothes to the different palaces.

Also, ten more buckets must be washed.

What? So many.

So let's hurry.

At the very least, Fourth Prince is still a prince.

Why do the palace maids dislike him?

Fourth Prince...

doesn't have a good reputation.

I thought he was the plot's main lead after saving the beauty.

Wh-What "plot"?

Oh, nothing.

[Military Affairs]

[Rites and Music]

Oh, Your Highness, Xiao Bao apologizes. I ruined it.

It's fine. It's useless anyway. Just throw it away.

Wait, Your Highness! You can't.

Isn't this your favorite ink? Isn't it a pity to throw it away?

It's just a piece of paper; what's to pity?

Your Highness, but you used to...

Your Highness, you must be fine now, with your liveliness.

I've always been well.

Did you change everything in the room?

All is changed. Also, Your Highness,

the Counselor of the Ministry of Rites' Diplomatic Corps sent a message,

saying that you left before finishing your duty.

He had me bring the list of tribute presents for the Wazi Diplomatic Corps

for you to see.

You may return.

- Your Highness, are you all right? - I'm fine.

I heard you were at the fire in Profound Literature Pavilion.

That's where the crown prince views policies and stores his books.

Why would you go there at night, only to be caught in the fire?

It's true I was at Profound Literature Pavilion last night,

but I did not expect the fire.

I suspect...

it was Xu You Zheng. [Dining Department Palace Maid, Wu Zi Xin]

Last night, our people received news

that a secret account book detailing the traitor's embezzlement was in Profound Literature Pavilion.

Seems it was true, but now it's burned.

Without evidence first,

don't guess randomly.

Without evidence of Traitor Xu's deeds, avenging my family will be difficult.

I will repay Wu Family's kindness.

As for revenge, I will take care of it.

I will surely relieve my master's spirit.

If there's nothing else, you may return.

- I will leave. - Yes.

[Clothing Department]

Yun Zhu didn't lie to me.

I need to wash five buckets of clothes a day.

This is such an arduous task!

Your starter quest is to pursue a suitable partner

and reach a romantic ending.

I should think of a plan to complete the romance mission.

Hey, Yun Zhu, I have something planned today.

So I will help you wash tomorrow.

Xiao Jia, where are you going?

The sky grows dark; we still have so much to wash.

Mother Su will punish us again.

Don't worry. What I mean is that...

we still have many clothes to deliver.

Once I deliver them, I'll return to find you.

Then go quickly and return.

[Lake Heart Pavilion]

[Zhao Chen Yi]

Is it him?

Stop.

Your Highness, is this song not to your liking?

This is not the sound I want.

But this is your favorite song.

I don't like it now.

Wait, don't leave.

Think quickly.

How do love stories typically start?

Y-Y-You...

Quite exhilarating.

Your Highness.

Oh.

It really is you.

You can leave.

Your servant will leave.

So that's how you greet the royal prince.

You did that on purpose, correct?

Your servant grew up humbly and has not seen much of the world.

I accidentally bumped Your Highness.

Please forgive me, Your Highness.

Your life is quite lucky that the fire didn't kill you.

That was... because Your Highness rescued me.

Your servant has gained another chance at life.

Thank you for saving me, Your Highness.

Then tell me how you will thank me.

How does Your Highness wish for me to thank you?

I don't really care for worldly possessions.

I already have what most people have. What can you give me?

It seems he's interested in quyi ("melodious art" performance).

How about your servant

tells you a story?

A story is nice. I love listening to a good story.

If you don't tell me a good story,

I'll give you 20 smacks.

All the witty banter I've listened to wasn't in vain.

[Inception]

Please make a selection.

Why did it pop up now?

What kind of nonsense choices are these?

Foreign fairytale, ["Snow White"]

Chinese fairytale, ["Calabash Brothers"]

American top film? ["Inception"]

Would an ancient royal prince understand?

That depends on your skill.

Do you need that long to think of a story?

This is similar to my own experience.

Today, I will tell a story of a Western practitioner.

The practitioner came across a secret book.

Its title was "Inception."

The spinning top kept spinning

without signs of stopping.

So when does the practitioner walk out of the dreamland and go home?

This is all unknown.

"Walk out of the dreamland"?

Is His Highness satisfied with my story? Do you understand it?

I am very satisfied with the story.

I will accept your repayment.

Thank you, Your Highness.

If you wish to hear more, I can continue.

I have many stories.

I promise they are all mesmerizing and brilliant.

Good.

This game is not bad. What a tease.

The game designer knows a few tricks.

However, I'm unsure which lord those clothes belong to.

Unfortunately, they cannot be worn tomorrow.

I won't bother His Highness any longer today.

I will see you another time, Your Highness.

Your servant takes leave.

"Snow White, Calabash Brothers, Inception"?

Qing Shou.

Qing Shou. Qing Shou!

Here, my dear.

Tell me what was up with the options.

"Snow White"? Did your game designers just graduate from kindergarten?

This is to stimulate game interest.

Life is beautiful.

I can't be violent. Why argue with an AI (artificial intelligence)?

Did you fix the bug?

The problem is an unclear situation.

I can't give you an accurate repair time.

Then what should I do?

I recommend that you exit the game by completing the missions.

Let me remind you, "Light-chasing Era's" aim is to experience the game realistically.

But before the system is fixed and the achievement is complete,

any harm to your body here will bring damage to your physical state.

What do you mean?

For example, you could lose consciousness and fall into a deep sleep,

entering a vegetative state.

What if I accidentally die in this game?

You'd be dead forever.

Okay, I suggest you value your life.

Follow the game and successfully finish your tasks.

Where's Xiao Yun? She really didn't come in, right?

Is it because of that bug? Did she die?

If you feel your rights are being violated,

you should return to reality

and get your rights protected by the law.

How can I return?

Of course, you can.

Good luck.

Hey!

Qing Shou!

Qing Shou, I'm not done talking yet!

My Lord.

I brought her back.

Look, her hand has burn marks.

It's probably to hide the mark of the Green Lotus Secret Guard.

Green Lotus Sect took our money, but they never leave loose ends.

Why would they use this little girl?

Wake her up.

Okay.

Wake up! Wake up!

I can't believe a weak little girl would dare

to burn the crown prince's Profound Literature Pavilion.

Wait.

I didn't set the fire. How could you accuse an innocent person?

Green Lotus reappears!

What?

Miss, let me ask one more time.

Did you set fire to Profound Literature Pavilion?

It's not me. I'm not a killer or an arsonist!

Then if you won't admit it...

What's going on?

Am I going to die?

- Am I not the main character? - Why are you killing again?

I don't think she is the person we're looking for

so I killed her. Isn't that right, My Lord?

With such little skill,

you should go back.

I got knocked out too fast. [Fail]

How many chances do I have? [Fail]

You have one last chance. Please cherish it.

Great hearing!

Your lord is looking for me. You don't have to be so courteous.

Let's go.

My Lord, I brought her back.

- You? - Correct, it's me. I burned down Profound Literature Pavilion.

Green Lotus reappears!

Qin Shou, Qin Shou. I forgot to ask how to respond to the secret code!

However you like!

Green Lotus reappears!

Almighty power?

The Green Lotus Sect couldn't get into Cherished Orders Palace.

- She's quite interesting. - She got in with one try.

You sure are the best of the Green Lotus Sect.

My Lord, she got close to Fourth Prince in less than a day.

Why don't I place her around Fourth Prince...

And have her go undercover!

Why should I go undercover?

That's just what I was thinking.

This plot is so cliche.

- Will you do it? - Will I die again if I don't do it?

Do you not want to do it?

I...

Seems I must treat these NPCs as real people

and go through with the plot if I want to survive.

I'll go undercover then.

I'll send someone to contact you

when you can move freely through Cherished Orders Palace.

Again?

[Clothing Department]

Hello, Mother Su.

Lu Ren Jia, are you asking to die?

Gosh! She sounds like she can argue!

You're so ignorant! Where did you go to slack off?

Sorry, Mother Su. Why don't I get to work now?

Stop right there!

Where did you go after skipping work? I heard you went to the garden.

No, no. I couldn't find my way to the Clothing Department yesterday.

I got a bit lost and was late.

Fine, I'll give you a chance to get familiar then.

Go on. Take your time exploring all of Imperial City.

That's corporal punishment.

[Enter the Plot]

Look. What's going on?

- What's going on? - Look what happens when you don't do your job.

This player has such a terrible rank.

Even the NPCs make fun of her.

What did she do wrong?

Mr. Jiu, ask that maid what she's doing.

Yes, Sir.

Qin Shou. Qin Shou, I'm too tired. If I die of exhaustion, who is to blame?

Wow, really...

Girl, come here!

[Crown Prince of New Ming, Zhao Chen Yu]

Which palace are you from? Why are you being punished?

I'm a palace maid who works at the Clothing Department.

I was made to run across the entire Imperial City because I missed work.

How strict. Wait here.

Your Highness, she's a palace maid from the Clothing Department.

She broke palace rules, and her supervisor forced her to run around the imperial palace.

Is there a punishment like that?

Yes, this palace maid is also quite stupid.

No one watches her. It seems she ran since morning without any rest at all.

Get some pastries and tea

to take to her. You can tell her not to run anymore.

You're very kind, Your Highness. You're the most generous and kind

in the entire palace.

I'll go right away.

[Cherished Orders Palace]

The practitioner came across a secret book.

Its title was "Inception."

The spinning top kept spinning without signs of stopping.

Xiao Bao.

Stop! You can all leave now.

Your Highness, is something wrong?

The spinning top keeps spinning,

which means he chose dreamland.

But dreamland can never be reality.

Your Highness, you didn't watch the dance but pondered yesterday's story instead.

I actually encountered Miss Lu when I returned earlier today.

A supervisor punished her to run around the imperial palace.

Looking at the time, she probably just finished running.

Why was she punished?

It seems she missed work yesterday because she was storytelling.

So it's my fault she was punished then?

No. How could I blame Your Highness?

Fine. I didn't touch any of these refreshments. Send them to the Clothing Department

as a reward for her storytelling.

I understand.

Where are you going this late, Your Highness?

I'm going to sunbathe.

[Lake Heart Pavilion]

I ran all day; my legs feel dead.

I just wanted to play a game.

Why did so much happen?

Xiao Yun, didn't we agree to play together?

Where did you go? I really want to go home.

Did my complaining work? Has my suitable partner arrived?

Am I going to be stuck here

taking orders forever?

Woman, I should be the only reason for your crying.

Jump.

Your Highness, I'm committing suicide here.

- What? You want to jump in the lake? - Yes.

I'd advise against it.

The lake is no deeper than a foot.

You won't drown.

You win.

I was being reckless

and was obstructing your view. Your Highness, just consider me invisible and enjoy the scenery.

Why did you come here again?

Would you believe me if I said I came to see you?

Yes.

I'll be stuck here forever if I don't successfully pursue him.

What are you saying?

Nothing.

Don't think I forgive you just because you gave me your cloak.

- Then I'll take it back. - Don't.

I'm so miserable!

I'm afraid I'm really stuck here!

If you follow the rules and behave,

you can leave here and live the life you want when you turn 25.

You won't be stuck here your entire life.

You were born and raised in the palace.

You are from the palace. How could you understand my suffering?

People in the palace are constantly searching for their place in this world.

You're not the only one who feels upset.

They all say that Fourth Prince is frivolous.

Why doesn't he look like it?

Don't be upset.

Are you comforting me?

Your Highness...

You, a clothes-washer, were at Profound Literature Pavilion in a fire.

You passed by as I watched a performance at Lake Heart Pavilion,

and now you waited for me here. What do you plot by approaching me?

Your Highness, I did approach you with a motive.

Say it!

I want you to like me.

No way. All I tried didn't work, but a tacky pickup line did?

I'm joking.

You're so bold when no one is around.

We sure are wasting your talents by having you wash clothes.

Speaking of, it's slightly my fault you were punished.

Just a little?

Think how you'd like me to make it up to you.

[Pear Blossom Garden]

Yun Zhu, what's that?

I almost forgot. Fourth Prince's Xiao Bao brought it for you.

Wow! Black sesame pastry cakes, just like the ones from Daoxiangcun (famous Beijing bakery).

Yun Zhu, take half.

It's okay, you eat it.

Okay.

Delicious! At least they still have their conscience.

They knew to send me some solid compensation.

Not only is my job hard, but I must finish a low-ranked maid's tasks.

When will I reach the end?

This game isn't fair at all!

The problem is an unclear situation. I can't give you an accurate repair time.

I recommend that you exit the game by completing the missions.

Let me remind you, any harm to your body here

will bring damage to your physical state.

- Is it a notification? - Open it!

Please confirm you are older than 18.

Why are you confirming age?

Congratulations on starting your main quest!

At the same time, you unlocked the benefit of daily livestreams.

Dear, you can press the livestream icon.

So this isn't a G-rated game?

[Fourth Prince, Zhao Chen Yi]

I'm a girl! I can't watch that! Naughty!

Timing and Subtitles by the 🤴 Catch Me If You Can 👸 Team @viki.com

♫ Flowers in the mirror and the moon in the water ♫

♫ What on Earth could be better than a poem ♫

♫ To transform feelings into words? ♫

♫ To be appreciated by the destined person ♫

♫ Dancing butterflies in summer, fluttering snow in winter ♫

♫ Wisps of smoke from cooking ♫

♫ The music echoes between the mountains, making the celestial being ♫

♫ Turn into a clear breeze, peeking secretly ♫

♫ Pour a glass of wine, intoxicated like a dream ♫

♫ Enter Heaven, watch the mountains and sea, gather the sun and moon’s glory ♫

♫ The alleged flying phoenix and the falling stars ♫

♫ Are merely ♫

♫ What I wrote ♫