The Story of Pearl Girl

Season 1

TV-14

In Tang Dynasty, a girl escapes in pearl field during Dragon Boat Festival. To learn her past, she joins merchant Yan Zi Jing. She befriends Yue Yun Xiu and gains jewelry guidance from Yan Zi Jing but caught in a trap and nearly killed.

Where to Watch Season 1

40 Episodes

Episode 1
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Episode 1Raised in torture and abuse, Duanwu risks her life every day harvesting pearls from the sea — but one daunting task offers her a slim chance of freedom.
Episode 2
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Episode 2Duanwu's performance dazzles the guests at the pearl auction. As she plots a path to a new life, a sudden turn of events exposes a buried secret.
Episode 3
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Episode 3In a state of panic, Cui Ding devises a plan to flee with his wealth. Meanwhile, Yan Zijing sees an opportunity to exact his revenge.
Episode 4
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Episode 4Duanwu sees an opportunity in discarded gemstone scraps. A heated encounter unfolds between her and Cui Shijiu at Yan Zijing's poetry contest.
Episode 5
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Episode 5By helping Yan Zijing, Duanwu earns a chance to sell gemstone scraps in town. However, her first business venture quickly faces bitter setbacks.
Episode 6
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Episode 6A meeting further stokes Cui Shijiu's fury toward Yan Zijing. Hoping to make a sale, Duanwu resorts to a scheme that she later regrets.
Episode 7
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Episode 7As a challenge from Cui Shijiu threatens Yan Zijing's business in Guangzhou, Duanwu steps up and confronts dangerous trials.
Episode 8
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Episode 8While Duanwu's jewelry gains traction in the market, Zhang Jinran's investigation leads him to seek shelter in Yan Zijing's fleet.
Episode 9
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Episode 9A sudden surprise derails Duanwu's crucial business client meeting, leaving her and Yan Zijing scrambling to address the consequences.
Episode 10
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Episode 10With Yan Zijing away, Duanwu must take the lead to protect the wealth of his fleet — especially the prized pearls set to be sold at auction.
Episode 11
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Episode 11A scroll raises questions about the identity of Duanwu's birth father. To save her family, Cui Shijiu agrees to an arranged marriage.
Episode 12
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Episode 12On his visit to a renowned jeweler, Yan Zijing notices something unusual about her. Meanwhile, a sinister conspiracy lurks within the Yue family.
Episode 13
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Episode 13A brutal truth from Yue Yunxiu's dad leaves Yan Zijing devastated. Cui Shijiu, desperate to redeem herself, seeks help from a banished family member.
Episode 14
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Episode 14As a mysterious ailment looms over the Cui family, Yan Zijing sets out on a journey to the west. Zhang Jinran has a heartfelt talk with Duanwu.
Episode 15
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Episode 15Cui Shijiu makes a devious move against Yan Zijing—a desperate act that triggers a treacherous fight for his priceless jewels.
Episode 16
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Episode 16Duanwu and Cui Shijiu seize a chance to escape. Meanwhile, Zhang Jinran visits Cui Ba to rescue Yan Zijing and his crew.
Episode 17
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Episode 17While his bond with Duanwu grows deeper, Yan Zijing gets closer to the bandits who destroyed his family. Zhang Jinran visits a general for military aid.
Episode 18
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Episode 18After racing to rescue a loved one in trouble, Yan Zijing faces a vicious ambush that could wipe out everything he's built.
Episode 19
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Episode 19Duanwu, wounded and distraught, tries to make sense of the deadly ambush. Taking shelter at a suspicious inn, she unexpectedly stumbles into a reunion.
Episode 20
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Episode 20As Cui Shijiu hits rock bottom, her family also faces serious trouble. Meanwhile, Duanwu's search for Yan Zijing leads her to Yangzhou.
Episode 21
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Episode 21Hoping to promote her jewelry, Duanwu tries to approach Yangzhou's socialites and performers. But Yan Zijing is also vying for their attention.
Episode 22
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Episode 22Huan Lang receives a lucrative offer from Yan Zijing. Soon after, the competition heats up among Yangzhou's top performers.
Episode 23
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Episode 23Yangzhou's talent go all out to shine on a career-making stage, but some performances don't go as planned. Su Muzhe's risky bet pays off.
Episode 24
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Episode 24Cui Shijiu approaches Su Muzhe to form an alliance. Concerned about a damaged royal artifact, the Zheng family reluctantly turns to Yan Zijing for help.
Episode 25
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Episode 25Huan Lang receives an emotional plea from her ex-fiance. Su Muzhe's shop becomes the target of a shadowy conspiracy.
Episode 26
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Episode 26A murder investigation leads Zhang Jinran to a shocking discovery. To prove her innocence, Su Muzhe must find a way to collaborate with Zheng Zhiheng.
Episode 27
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Episode 27While Su Muzhe's fate hinges on the outcome of a public trial, Zhang Jinran and Yan Zijing are determined to help her through the crisis.
Episode 28
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Episode 28An uninvited guest shows up at Huan Lang's funeral and sows discord, sparking an unprecedented crisis for Su Muzhe's business.
Episode 29
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Episode 29Zheng Zhiheng threatens to withdraw his investment from Su Muzhe's liquidated business. Yan Zijing faces another deadly trap.
Episode 30
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Episode 30Su Muzhe shows compassion to a wounded Yan Zijing. As her business struggles, Cui Shijiu scores a victory in her revenge plan.
Episode 31
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Episode 31Su Muzhe's new jewelry becomes an instant hit on the market, prompting her competitors to hatch a sabotage campaign.
Episode 32
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Episode 32Zhang Jinran interrogates Cui Shijiu over a suspicious discovery in her inventory. Xu Nanying plots a secret move from prison.
Episode 33
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Episode 33Su Muzhe's team reaches a breakthrough in manufacturing techniques. Meanwhile, Yangzhou's jewelry dealers battle to impress a discerning buyer.
Episode 34
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Episode 34Kang Ming's choice of supplier causes upheaval in the Yangzhou jewelry market. The Zheng family must tackle a shortage of essential materials.
Episode 35
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Episode 35Zhang Jinran faces numerous challenges in his investigation. As Zheng Zhiheng's life hangs in the balance, his father presents him with a tough choice.
Episode 36
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Episode 36An esteemed guest sparks a design idea for Su Muzhe. In the meantime, Zheng Shiyuan vows to exact revenge for his son.
Episode 37
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Episode 37Zhang Jinran and Yan Zijing scramble to locate Su Muzhe. A startling revelation gives Yan Zijing a bitter dose of reality.
Episode 38
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Episode 38A grieving Cui Shijiu plots her revenge against Zheng Shiyuan — a move that leads to a reconciliation with a longtime enemy.
Episode 39
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Episode 39Just as Zhang Jinran gets an opportunity to hold Yuchi Wuyi accountable, the poison afflicting Yan Zijing threatens to claim his life.
Episode 40
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Episode 40With his lifelong dream fulfilled, Yan Zijing must face a harsh reality. Su Muzhe unveils a showstopper at a prestigious jewelry contest.