Bu Bu Jing Xin 《步步惊心》 - Nicky Wu, Liu Shi Shi, Kevin Cheng, Yuan Hong

[Seoshi.love]

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Someone call the ambulance, blood is uncontrolably streaming out of my nose. My god that's hot!

[Vienne94]

That is one fine looking man. Thank you xiaolong!

[bakaPX]

And mangguolao weibo's tribute to his awesome pecs!
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Omg! Hot! Hot! Hot!! But so adorable in the second to last picture.

I've been following this thread and you guys are so fast. 200+ pages. :O

[bakaPX]

Since Akiana shared her story of what happened after ep 35, I'll share mine too.(Hope you continue it though Akiana)

Chapter 1: The Meeting
Yin Zheng(4th Prince) left to get tissue for Zhang Xiao(Ruoxi) and said,“Quit crying. If you want to cry, do it in private. Not only might you be interrupted out here, you also can’t truly let yourself go.”

After Yin Zheng said that, Zhang Xiao cried even more because it made her remember what 4th Prince said to her when he saw her crying out in the snow. 4th Prince didn't know how to comfort her so he stood there awkwardly. At the sound of rain pouring outside, he gets a flashback. **He sees himself protecting a woman from the rain as she knelt in front of the palace.** He snaps out of the memory and thinks that it's weird. He ignores the flashback and remembers that Zhang Xiao looks familiar. He suddenly remembers that she's the girl he crashed into while driving.

Yin Zheng asks Zhang Xiao,"Are you alright?"

"Huh?"

Yin Zheng replies,"I was the driver who crashed into you. Sorry about that. I didn't see you and the electric wires were on fire."

"Oh. It's okay. It was partially my fault too for causing all that trouble. Thanks for the tissue though. I'm Zhang Xiao. You can call me Xiao Xiao. You are?"

"I'm Yin Zheng. Nice to meet you Xiao Xiao. I have a meeting with a friend here so I'll be going now."

"I'll let you go then. Nice to meet you too Yin Zheng."

She thinks to herself,"I was hoping he'd remember me a bit. I shouldn't keep my hopes up too high." *sigh As they part ways, Zhang Xiao runs out the door crying.


As Zhang Xiao runs out the doors of the museum, she bumps into a guy and drops her Qing Dynasty flyer. She says sorry for not looking where she's going. As she looks up, she sees 13th Prince's face.

13th Prince helps Zhang Xiao up, hands her the Qing Dynasty flyer, and says,"It's alright. Are you alright? Your eyes are red."

"Yeah, I'm alright. Something got into my eye."

*laughs "Are you sure you're okay? Don't lie to me."

*awkward laugh "Yeah, I'm sure."

"Okay then. Oh, I forgot, I'm Yin Xiang. What's your name?"

"I'm Zhang Xiao. You can call me Xiao Xiao."

Yin Xiang talks more about himself,"I see that you have interest in the Qing Dynasty. I'm the co-founder of Death Seeking Thirteenth Sister, aka DSTS My friend Yin Zheng is the founder and president of DSTS."

Upon hearing the name Death Seeking Thirteenth Sister and that her beloved 4th Prince is the founder and president of DSTS, Zhang Xiao gasps.

"Terrifying name huh? Others find it weird but the founder and president of DSTS has his own reasons for choosing this name."

Zhang Xiao nods her head slightly to avoid suspicion.

"Our job is to find out more about the Qing Dynasty. We specifically look at Emperor Kangxi and Yongzheng's time period. We find artifacts and other types of useful information to piece together clues about what happened during that period. I was wondering if you'd be interested in working for us. We're low on people and need more employees. Would you like to consider the job?"

"Hmm. I don't know. Let me think about it first. Do you have a business card?"

"Alright then. Here's the business card. Think about it well. Most people don't have the opportuniy to join our company. I have to go meet a friend so I'll be going now. Nice to meet you Xiao Xiao."

"I won't stop you from your meeting then."

Yin Xiang runs into the museum leaving Zhang Xiao all alone.

Zhang Xiao says to herself sadly,"I've only left you guys for a few weeks and I'm already meeting you guys again. Who am I going to meet next?" Zhang Xiao walks to the bus in silence.


Yin Xiang sees Yin Zheng walking around in the Qing Dynasty Section of the Museum.

"Hey boss. Sorry for making you wait."

"It's alright. I just got here anyway."

"So why're we meeting in here instead of the meeting room?"

"I feel that this is a better place to meet. There isn't an eavesdropper around here."

"Your secretary Jing Xian? Why don't you just fire her?"

"She's not just a secretary Yin Xiang. She's a secretary that is interested in me." Yin Zheng shudders at the thought.

"Haha, and you're not interested in her either?"

"Of course not. You know me. Anyways, I've been having more images in my head."

"What're they about?"

"The most recent one was not just an image. It's more of like a flashback or video but it was really blurry. I was standing in the rain outside of the Forbidden City. I was protecting a woman from the rain as she knelt on the ground. She looks a bit familiar but I can't make out who she is."

"Maybe that's the past you and your lover."

"Don't joke about things like that. I couldn't possibly be the reincarnation of a person from the Forbidden City."

"You never know Yin Zheng. If it keeps bothering you, go see a fortune teller. Oh, by the way, I just recruited someone to join our company. I'm not sure if she'll apply though. I think she'll make a great secretary for you."

"What's her name?"

"She said that her name is Zhang Xiao."

"Zhang Xiao? I just met her before you came. She was crying at the sight of me. Huh, I wonder what I did wrong to make her cry."

"Well, what did you say to her?"

"I got her some tissue and told her to not cry in public."

"Aiya. Yin Zheng, you really are clueless when it comes to women. You don't say that to women. When they're sad like that, they're really fragile. You have to comfort them."

"Oh." Yin Zheng says awkwardly. "Never mind that then. I need you to give the information to Yin Si so that he and his crew can find the Magnolia Pin. Let's continue this discussion later. Dinner's on me."

"Alright." They leave to go to a restaurant down the street and spent their time discussing plans for the company.


Just as Zhang Xiao reaches her apartment, she sees Huang Di waiting for someone outside.

"Just my luck. I get to meet 4th and 13th Prince when they don't even remember me. Now him?" Zhang Xiao says to herself angrily.

She walks in quickly trying to avoid Huang Di. Just as she's about to pull open the door, Huang Di grabs her arm.

"Let me go! I don't wish to see you! Why are you doing this to me?" Zhang Xiao yells.

"Xiao Xiao, listen to me! I still love you. I know that it was wrong of me to let Xiao Mei do all those things to me but she was having a hard time. She needed someone by her side. I've been worrying about you since the accident."

"She needed someone by her side by kissing you!? Xiao Mei can have you all to herself. I could care less about your relationship with her. Also, if you've been worrying about me, then where were you when I got out of the hospital huh? I have other things to worry about. I'm not going to waste my time with someone like you." Zhang Xiao storms off into the building leaving Huang Di stupefied.


After filling out the application on DSTS' website, a message pops up saying,"Thank you for applying for the job. We will inform you on when your interview will take place."

Zhang Xiao yawns and says to herself,"That was a long application. I hope it's going to be worth it. Having been in a coma for awhile, my manager actually laid me off. Hmph, they don't know what they have until it's gone." Zhang Xiao gets up and goes for a stroll around the block before ending her day.

One week later, Zhang Xiao gets a call from DSTS company saying that she can go in for her interview later that day. Zhang Xiao takes the bus to DSTS company. She feels as if someone is following her and looks around but sees nothing out of the ordinary. She goes into DSTS company and waits for her interview. As she enters Yin Zheng's office for her interview, the scent of Magnolia flowers hit her. She looks around and notices that everything consists of something related to Magnolia. The picture on the wall consists of Magnolia flowers, the wall color is Magnolia, even the flowers on the desk are Magnolia. As she looks at one corner, she sees a Magnolia tea cup in display. She walks towards it to get a better look. As she examines the cup, she notices that it's the cup that she designed for her 4th Prince. Just as Zhang Xiao tears up a bit, she hears someone clearing their throat. She turns around and sees Yin Zheng with a stern face on.

Zhang Xiao smiles akwardly and says,"Sorry, I found the Magnolia Tea Cup interesting so I decided to take a closer look at it. Can we start the interview yet?"

"Yes, we can start." Yin Zheng takes a seat and motions for Zhang Xiao to take a seat too. He pulls out her file and says,"Lets see..."


Zhang Xiao gets out of DSTS relieved and says to herself,"Whew, I thought I was going to die in there." Just as Zhang Xiao was about to leave to the bus stop, Huang Di pops up and grabs Zhang Xiao by the arm.

"What are you doing!? Let go of me! I can sue you for harassment!"

Just as Huang Di was about to make another commotion in front of the building, a man comes out of the DSTS building and grabs a hold of Huang Di's hand and angrily says, "Don't try and take advantage of a woman around here." He turns around and takes a look at Zhang Xiao. Zhang Xiao gasps at the sight of the man.

[bakaPX]

And mangguolao weibo's tribute to his awesome pecs!
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So so hot! I'm melting!

[myenson1]

Just found out about this today.. someone post that LSS was in the lead all time.. that she did really win her award Sohu award...

lilanimegrl - No.. that is not true. Being an absolute BBJX follower, I have been stalking the Sohu site regularly, and there was NOT one moment when Ady was leading over Shishi. Shishi has been taking the lead spot since the whole poll started (with around 40.000 votes), Tang Yan was the second during the running. Annie was the third, followed by Qi Wei. Ady, in fact, was the last one. The results has been like that "since ever". But Annie Liu topped Shishi during the last hour, which was very "surprising" as her votes jumped with 20.000 within the last hour. But apparently, there is a way to fake votes (NHZGG leads and MingYu had over .. what? 8 million votes or something..).

[myenson1]

is there something going on between Guo Zhenni and Nicky..
how is it that she was at his birtday party???

[QUOTE=xiaolong;1013060] HAPPY BIRTHDAY NICKY!

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Looks like Guo Zhenni was around to celebrate Nicky's birthday!
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[aqueous]

Just found out about this today.. someone post that LSS was in the lead all time.. that she did really win her award Sohu award...

lilanimegrl - No.. that is not true. Being an absolute BBJX follower, I have been stalking the Sohu site regularly, and there was NOT one moment when Ady was leading over Shishi. Shishi has been taking the lead spot since the whole poll started (with around 40.000 votes), Tang Yan was the second during the running. Annie was the third, followed by Qi Wei. Ady, in fact, was the last one. The results has been like that "since ever". But Annie Liu topped Shishi during the last hour, which was very "surprising" as her votes jumped with 20.000 within the last hour. But apparently, there is a way to fake votes (NHZGG leads and MingYu had over .. what? 8 million votes or something..).

Ady An was in the lead when I checked, 1 day before closing. I counted like 3 times. Even loaded them into excel to format the numbers so I'm pretty sure.
But don't worry, LSS truly won her award because, in addition to the votings, there are judges too. That's also how BBJX won Best Drama and 4th/RX won for best couple. Because, also when I checked, BBJX was 3rd (behind New Pearl Princess and another drama) and 4th/RX couple was behind this one couple from a war drama.

[H.Ge-C.Liu]

Guess who??
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[Vienne94]

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Awww...... is that lil Minmin Gege?

[Icha Parvati]

Will attempt to answer your questions. But not too sure if I'm right on everything.
1. 14th Prince was under house arrest, but unlike 13th Prince who was in solitary confinement in a ramshackle hut, 14th still lived in luxury in a palace. According to Tong Hua's 30,000 word Epilogue to BBJX, 14th Prince was the one who in the end lived out the rest of his life according to what 13th Prince always longed for - freedom. After Yongzheng passed away and he was released from house arrest, 14th Prince lived till a ripe old age in peace and happiness...and freedom.
2. 10th and Mingyu lived in peace. He escaped Yongzheng's punishment simply because without 8th or 9th Princes around, he's too simple-minded to come up with any dastardly schemes to threaten Yongzheng's position.
3. Chenghuan's story is continued in Tong Hua's 30,000 word Epilogue to BBJX (please see this link to Koalaplayground's blog for an English translation - http://koalasplayground.com/2011/10/...xin-the-novel/). Chenghuan was sent to Mongolia after 13th died.
4. The historical 3rd Prince was allied with Crown Prince (2nd Prince) along with 4th and 13th, but 3rd Prince has always been more of a scholar than a politician. After the Crown Prince was deposed, he didn't participate actively in affairs of the state, concentrating instead on his books and building libraries in the country. Not sure about 5th, 6th, 7th etc - but not all of Kangxi's sons survived to adulthood.

Thanks a lot for the info, Xiaolong, this is really helpful! Particularly the info about 10 and 14. Will read Koala's post later.

[Icha Parvati]

Ady An was in the lead when I checked, 1 day before closing. I counted like 3 times. Even loaded them into excel to format the numbers so I'm pretty sure.
But don't worry, LSS truly won her award because, in addition to the votings, there are judges too. That's also how BBJX won Best Drama and 4th/RX won for best couple. Because, also when I checked, BBJX was 3rd (behind New Pearl Princess and another drama) and 4th/RX couple was behind this one couple from a war drama.

So BBJX also won the BEST DRAMA??? Wow! Happy indeed! And yes, I also saw that LSS was behind someone else the last day before the voting was closed. So I guess the judge decisions made the difference.

[Icha Parvati]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NICKY!

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Looks like Guo Zhenni was around to celebrate Nicky's birthday!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY NICKY! May you be healthy, happy and prosperous always! And may you find your dream love this year!

And who's Guo Zhenni?

Seems that Nicky also invited some fans to his bday party? Cool...

[Ren Ying Ying]

And who's Guo Zhenni?

Guo Zhenni played Lu Wu (13th's lover)

[Icha Parvati]

Ah, thanks a lot. I didn't recognise her at all!

[Icha Parvati]

Xiaolong, I have read Koala's summary of the epilogue. I really hope they will release the novel (including the epilogue) in English soon, I will definitely buy it! Such a beautiful story and epilogue...

Interesting to note what Koala said abt the unaired ending:

The fansphere for BBJX is pretty evenly divided between those who hated the drama ending and preferred the novel ending, and those who found the drama ending open-ended enough to be hopeful. Director Lee revealed that the third ending shot involved Nicky being the driver that hit Zhang Xiao, and they end up meeting again after she wakes up. What happens after that remains a mystery the production hasn’t revealed.

Interesting...

And I saw this in Koala's screen cap. Which ep or scene was this?

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Xiaolong, I have read Koala's summary of the epilogue. I really hope they will release the novel (including the epilogue) in English soon, I will definitely buy it! Such a beautiful story and epilogue...

Interesting to note what Koala said abt the unaired ending:



Interesting...

And I saw this in Koala's screen cap. Which ep or scene was this?

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Glad to know I'm the only one who doesn't recall which scene that was from. I've been wracking my brain out!

[fuyuko]

Glad to know I'm the only one who doesn't recall which scene that was from. I've been wracking my brain out!

I think it's the scene where he came to see her and told her he chose her (instead of the throne) and then she went and hugged him but he disappeared instead. It turned out to be a dream though, one that she had before the new year started and she returned 4th's gifts and 8th's letters the next day. He's in the picture but disappears in the drama (it's just my guess though)

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Is anyone else having a hard time letting go of this drama? I still can't listen to 3 Inches of Heaven without wanting to cry and then I get into this bitter/sad mood because I feel so much regret on behalf of all the characters.

BIG SIGH

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I think it's the scene where he came to see her and told her he chose her (instead of the throne) and then she went and hugged him but he disappeared instead. It turned out to be a dream though, one that she had before the new year started and she returned 4th's gifts and 8th's letters the next day. He's in the picture but disappears in the drama (it's just my guess though)

THANK YOU FUYUKO! I had an inkling it was that scene but then I second guessed myself if it was 4th or 8th because it sort of did look like 4th but the height was off. Thank you for clarifying!