Scent of Time

Before Hua Qian sets out to undo her previous mistakes, she must convince her father Butler Hua to plead for the life of Butler Mu, whom she previously implicated. As Hua Qian adopts a new attitude, her husband Zhong Yelan grows suspicious.

While Butler Hua comes to the defense of Butler Mu, Hua Qian attempts to reconcile with her old friend, Mu Yao. Seeking revenge of her own, Mu Yao takes a job as a maid for the Zhong family to gather evidence of Hua Qian’s wrongdoings.

After Hua Qian uses her influence to get her brother out of a bind, Zhong Xiwu decides to put her character to the test. Meanwhile, Mu Yao reveals her true intentions in working as a maid to Zhong Yelan.

In an attempt to right her wrongs, Hua Qian engineers an opportunity for Mu Yao to impress Zhong Yelan and Zhong Xiwu with disappointing results. Meanwhile, the Zhong family hires Hua Rongzhou, a beggar Hua Qian once saved, as a guard.

In a private conversation with Zhong Xiwu, Hua Qian renews her loyalty and love for Zhong Yelan…who overhears the entire encounter. Then, a mysterious thief contacts Mu Yao and offers to clear her father’s name.