At a glance
The Fourth Miss Stops Pretending
四小姐不装了
The Fourth Miss Stops Pretending (四小姐不装了) is a 117-episode Chinese short drama centered on Lin Suisui, the fourth daughter of the Yongguo Duke's mansion. After experiencing a past life where her family was executed for treason, she returns to the present to prevent the tragedy. The story follows her immediate actions to warn her brother, intercept secret letters, and counter the schemes of her stepsister, Lin Xin'er. This timeline details her strategic moves to save her family from ruin.
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Drama facts
- Genres
- Palace Intrigue, Family Drama
- Region
- China
- Status
- Completed
- Episodes
- 117
The Shocking Revelation
The story begins with Lin Suisui, the fourth daughter of the Yongguo Duke's mansion, suddenly bursting into the main hall. She delivers a shocking message to her entire family: her stepsister, Lin Xin'er, has personally framed their father for treason. The family is stunned by this revelation, as it contradicts their previous understanding of events.
The next day, the predicted events come true, confirming that Lin Suisui possesses knowledge of the future. The family realizes that this previously overlooked daughter, who lived in the remote courtyard, has experienced these events before. Her sudden appearance marks the beginning of a desperate attempt to change their fate.
Reversing the Tragic Past
Lin Suisui had previously lived through a past life where the entire Lin family was executed due to the treason charges. Determined to prevent this outcome, she immediately begins to lay out her plans. Her primary goal is to save her family from the impending disaster that she knows is inevitable without intervention.
She initiates her strategy by sending a warning to her eldest brother, Lin Zhongyan, who is stationed at the remote northern border. By alerting him to the danger, she ensures that he will 'disappear' to avoid the fate that befell him in her previous life. This move is crucial to breaking the chain of events leading to the family's destruction.
Strategic Countermeasures
In addition to warning her brother, Lin Suisui takes direct action to disrupt the treason plot. She secretly swaps the secret letters that were intended to frame her father, effectively neutralizing the evidence used against him. This act of subterfuge is a key component of her plan to protect her family.
She also leverages her connections with Jianghu (martial arts) forces and other hidden powers to create a standoff against the潜伏 (hidden) forces threatening her family. By bringing these powerful entities into conflict, she creates a distraction and a barrier that allows her family to survive the immediate threat. Her actions demonstrate a shift from a passive daughter to an active protector of her lineage.
Cast and characters
Frequently asked questions
What is the main plot of The Fourth Miss Stops Pretending?
The drama follows Lin Suisui, who uses her knowledge of a past life where her family was executed for treason to prevent the same fate. She warns her brother, intercepts secret letters, and uses hidden forces to save the Yongguo Duke's mansion.
How many episodes are in The Fourth Miss Stops Pretending?
The series consists of 117 episodes in total. It is a completed series.
Who is the main antagonist in the story?
The stepsister Lin Xin'er is identified as the one who framed the father for treason. Lin Suisui works to counter her schemes.
Sources and further reading
- The Fourth Miss Stops Pretending - MyDramaTime — MyDramaTime