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[Debit Queen]

[Episode 2]

Ms. Jia.

Madam.

Inform the elders of our clan

to come over.

Yes.

Well.

This...

Isn't it just getting married?

Within three days,

I will definitely bring back a wife.

Zilu.

What are you talking about in anger?

I am not speaking in anger.

Three days is fine.

If you fail to marry within three days,

even if you kneel until the floor wears through,

I won't change my mind.

Alright.

Three days it is.

I'll choose the person.

That'll be great.

But if you dare play any tricks

to deceive me,

don't blame me for not considering our mother-son bond.

Aren't you leaving?

Go ahead.

Sister-in-law, you have a way.

I didn't expect it to work.

He's still a bit inexperienced

to be competing with me.

I don't want to be like this.

But look,

if I didn't push him a bit,

he wouldn't have changed his mind.

But

can he really find

a suitable marriage partner within three days?

I have my own plan for that.

Besides,

if he can't

handle this well,

he shouldn't get involved

in the royal family's mess.

Third Brother, have a seat.

Young Master.

Young Master.

You acted impulsively.

Young Master, you were too impulsive!

Young Master, you were too impulsive!

How could you agree

to get married within three days?

Where are you going

to find someone in three days?

Can you stop pacing?

Yes.

If you can't find anyone,

how are you going to explain it to the Old Madam?

I'll use you as a stand-in.

Fine.

Get lost!

Come back!

Young Master.

I know.

Even though you say

you dislike me,

in your most helpless moments,

you still want me

to stand firmly by your side, right?

Can you stop talking nonsense?

Help me think of a way.

I've already said the words.

Don't worry, Young Master.

Your business

is my business.

Don't worry.

I guarantee that within three days,

I'll help you overcome this difficulty

and find a Young Madam.

I know.

Every morning at this time,

he always takes a sedan chair

from Xiangyun Street to Xianghua Garden.

You can tell it's Young Master Xu's sedan chair

by the scent of the agarwood.

Alright, Xianghua Garden.

What?

It's just rained lightly,

the flowers haven't bloomed yet.

Why would he go to Xianghua Garden every day?

I haven't seen him for three days.

I figure around this time,

he should be at the Tongfu Tavern in the East Market.

No.

It's Xianghua Garden.

Young Master Xu

is going to the northern suburbs today.

Xianghua Garden.

It's Xianghua Garden.

What are you talking about?

It's Xianghua Garden.

[Bone Reading and Fortune-Telling. Seeking to Avert Disasters and Pray for Blessings]

This jade only exists in the heavens,

and there's only one piece on earth.

Young Master, keep it close,

and within three days,

you're sure to find a good match.

It's a perfect match for you.

Master.

Young Master, put it on now.

The sooner you wear it,

the better your chances for marriage.

Forget it.

No, Young Master.

At this point,

you might as well give it a try.

Do you still want to get married or not?

Hurry.

Young Master.

Why does this feel so unreliable?

It's reliable.

Just take it.

This is great.

What shape is this?

Love will bring you together.

Isn't this Young Master Xu?

Let's go.

Xu Zilu,

I’ve heard the news.

Now, forget about being an Imperial Merchant.

you might not even be able to keep your position

as the clan leader!

What's wrong with you?

The humiliation you gave me when we were kids,

I’m about to

pay it back now.

Do you think I’ll miss this chance?

But,

if you kneel down respectfully

and say to me,

"Brother.

I was wrong."

I might consider leaving you alone.

I forgive you.

You...

You might be heartless, but I can't be unrighteous.

I've prepared

a special gift for you today.

Look.

[Two Days Left]

Two Days Left.

This plaque is well-made.

There’s a heavy reward for it.

Wang Zhujue, are you just bored?

Young Master Wang, can you act like a decent human being?

My Young Master

has had a really hard time.

Since this morning,

we've seen five matchmakers

and six fortune tellers.

Next, we still have to see a doctor.

My Young Master...

So you're the one with the smooth tongue, huh?

You're even going to see a doctor?

Let's go.

He's seeing a doctor.

We have some dignity to uphold too.

Young Master Xu.

Move aside.

Go away.

Young Master Xu.

Fine porcelain, various ornaments.

Come and take a look.

Young Master Xu.

Excuse me.

Young Master Xu.

Let's go.

Young Master Xu.

Young Master Xu.

Young Master.

She left.

Let's go.

Young Master.

You didn't take the jade pendant.

Why do I need it?

What kind of thing is that, anyway?

That jade pendant signifies a heaven-sent match.

It means

you’ll have

a good wife in the future.

This represents love.

Looks like I’m going to have a good marriage now.

Yes.

Do you think this jade pendant really works?

Of course.

You saw how convincing that master was.

Could she be the heaven-sent match?

Your heaven-sent match is over there.

My good marriage.

Maybe the two of them are meant to be together.

I’ve wasted

an entire morning with you.

Young Master.

All of these cost money.

This...

Well.

They weren't cheap.

Young Master.

Young Master.

Isn’t our approach here to err

on the side of caution?

And seeking divine guidance

is only the first step.

Look.

I’ve already found

a famous doctor hiding in the city

who specializes in treating difficult cases like yours.

His appointments are booked

until after the New Year.

I paid a hefty price

to get us in.

Don't worry, Young Master.

This time, it’s sure to work.

Let's go.

Shall we go?

Okay.

Let’s go.

[Liu Family's Pharmacy]

Young Master, that girl isn't following us.

Hurry up.

Young Master.

You should take this with you.

The doctor said

that the remains of this ancient fierce beast

can help you renew

within an hour,

making you fearless of women.

I think he made a good point.

Sir, care to take a look at some storybooks?

Okay.

Where is he?

He ran fast.

Young Master.

-What about I brew it for you? -I found you finally.

I’ve been looking for you for half the day.

My legs are practically worn out from running around.

Why are you like

a stubborn bandage

that I can’t shake off?

Young Master Xu,

I have something to discuss with you.

Every time I come to you,

I barely get a word in.

You should have said so earlier.

You’re here to treat hemorrhoids, huh?

I know a great pharmacy

I can recommend to you.

This place won't work.

They're just a bunch of swindlers.

Their medicine is useless.

Hemo...

I don’t...

Fuding!

Well...

No, this...

It's like this.

How could my Young Master

possibly have that kind of illness?

Absolutely not.

Absolutely not.

It's okay. I understand.

Nine out of ten men have it.

I have a very effective remedy.

I'll give it to you later.

Okay.

No need.

Thank you.

I...

Don’t follow me.

Young Master Xu, I...

Miss.

Haven’t you noticed that my Young Master

doesn't want to talk to you?

If you keep doing this,

we’ll report you to the authorities.

Young Master Xu,

I really have something to discuss with you.

Discuss?

Is this how you discuss something?

You’re being rude and completely insincere.

Think it over and come back when you’re ready.

Sincerity.

Sincerity?

Sincerity.

It smells good. Sister.

Let me have a taste.

There’s not enough to sell anyway.

But you can’t eat any.

These are

all meant to be given as gifts.

Gifts?

Who are you giving them to?

And who are you giving them away for free to?

You’re not planning to give them to Xu Zilu, are you?

In business,

it’s better to be generous with gifts.

Giving victory cakes to others

means giving victory

to them, right?

Then

you’re definitely losing.

Young Master.

Tomorrow is the last day.

We've tried

all the methods we could.

Well.

The key thing is to find a girl.

If there's no other choice, Young Master,

give me a general direction.

I

can at least help you find someone.

First,

she shouldn’t be interested in my Xu family background.

Not interested in the Xu family background.

Second,

she shouldn’t be clingy.

Miss Tao will do.

Third,

she shouldn't be interested in me.

Young Master.

The third requirement is too difficult to meet.

You won’t find such a person

even if you search

for three years, let alone three days.

In my opinion,

Miss Tao is quite good.

She’s beautiful,

well-educated, and refined.

You might as well discuss with her.

She might agree to sleep

in separate rooms.

You go sleep in separate rooms with her.

Young Master, it’s already this time.

Time waits for no one.

I suggest

that we directly invite Miss Tao tomorrow

and have an honest

and open discussion.

Who knows, she might agree.

Young Master.

Just give it a try.

Even if she doesn't agree,

we can always look for another target.

Right?

Young Master, how can you know

if you don’t try?

Forget it.

Don't stop.

Go to the Tao Mansion and send an invitation

and ask Miss Tao to meet in the East Market tomorrow.

Alright.

Step back.

Step back.

Make way.

What a scene.

Young Master.

This is for you.

Young Master.

You can do it. Come on.

Zilu.

My Young Master is shy.

Zilu.

Do you have something

to tell me?

Miss Tao,

-If we get married... -Mr. Xu.

Who are you?

Where did you come from?

I apologize.

Mr. Xu.

I... I think you might

not know me very well.

Let me introduce myself again.

I know you. You’re a maid from the Ling family.

I’m not a maid from the Ling family.

I’m the eldest young lady of the Ling family.

You misunderstood.

You?

The eldest young lady?

A few days ago,

I might have offended you.

But after I went back,

I made a complete turnaround.

I deeply regretted my actions.

I reflected on myself.

So,

hearing that you love sweets,

I specially made these victory cakes

for you to try.

Who told you I like sweets?

This is for girls.

I don't want it.

Young Master Xu.

I made it really delicious.

Try it.

Will you stop?

Listen,

Zilu and I

love each other.

We are going to

get married soon.

You

have no chance.

I... I know

you’re about to get married.

Congratulations to both of you.

But I really have something important

to discuss with your esteemed fiancé.

I spent an entire night

making this.

I watched the timing closely.

I was afraid it would turn out poorly

if I missed the timing.

I simmered it for a full two hours.

How could you do this?

Young Master.

That was too much.

I didn’t do it on purpose.

To save time,

I used the best flour.

It cost me 210 coins.

And the red beans were also top quality.

That cost me 350 coins.

The osmanthus flowers were picked by me personally.

I spent as much as two cash on it.

I even added a special ingredient

of brown sugar.

That cost me one tael and 32 coins.

Altogether, after rounding,

it’s worth about

one tael, eight cash, and 92 coins.

This is all the wealth

I have.

And you wasted it

just like that.

How can you speak about

Zilu like this?

It’s just money.

What’s the big deal about wasting it?

Do you think everyone

is as stingy as you?

Do you think everyone is like you?

Who would like

this vulnerable “Zilu”?

He’s like a paper doll.

He can’t even be touched.

I, Ling Se, have sworn.

I will never marry in this lifetime.

I won’t rely on a man.

And I will never like someone like him.

Listen.

I don't want your shop anymore.

But just wait.

No matter what store

they open in that shop,

I’ll make sure

it goes out of business.

This girl is not bad.

She’s quite a fighter.

Back off!

Back off!

Back off!

As for you...

Go away.

Fuding.

Young Master.

Help me with something later.

What is it?

[Ling Mansion]

Why have you been drinking so much?

Come on.

Look carefully.

I'm your daughter.

Daughter?

Yes.

I have another daughter.

You...

You...

You’re just like

your lowly

mother.

How unlucky.

How unlucky.

Master Ling, if that’s the case,

then why did you marry her

and have such an

unlucky daughter like me?

Why?

For her dowry, of course.

Otherwise,

would I have what I have today?

What are you trying to do?

Do you want to hit your own father?

You don’t know

how to properly honor your father.

You even want to rebel against me.

I’ll beat you to death.

Honor?

I think even a copper coin

is too much for you.

A father like you,

I’d be better off without.

Come back here.

Come back, you...

Yes.

I’m talking about Miss Ling.

What I’m saying is...

Actually, who it is doesn’t matter.

You don’t need to

make up lies to deceive me.

Whether he is ill or taking a new wife

doesn't matter.

What matters is

how much sincerity he has.

So, Mrs. Ling, how much

do you think is appropriate?

50?

500?

Isn't 500 taels

a bit too much?

How about making it a little less so I can earn something?

Just 500 taels.

Even a penny less would be a loss for me.

As long as the money is in place,

you can

take her away tonight.

Alright, deal.

Sister, Mother sold you.

She said she’s sending you over tonight.

Hurry up and leave.

Otherwise, it’ll really be too late.

What kind of trap are you

setting for me now?

Se.

Se.

Se, are you back?

Shuo?

What are you doing here?

Mother.

I...

Madam, why are you here?

My dear Se.

Look, you've lost weight.

It breaks my heart to see you like this.

I had the kitchen prepare a feast.

I specially asked them to stew a black chicken

to help you regain your strength.

Let's go.

Let's have a nice family meal together.

I just came back from outside.

My clothes are dirty.

Why don’t you both go ahead?

I’ll change first.

It's okay. I'll wait for you.

Mother.

I'm hungry.

Can I go and have some food first?

Let's wait for her in the front hall.

Look at you.

Can't you wait?

Mother.

Let’s go ahead.

If we stay here,

it's inconvenient for Se to change.

Okay.

Then hurry up. I’ll wait for you.

Let's go.

Mother, let's go.

Hurry!

Look at you.

Look how anxious you are.

I'm starving.

Eldest Miss!

Eldest Miss has run away.

Eldest Miss!

Eldest Miss!

Eldest Miss!

Help!

Eldest Miss has run away.

Eldest Miss!

Go check over there.

Okay.

Eldest Miss.

Eldest Miss!

Over there.

Eldest Miss!

Eldest Miss.

What’s going on?

What’s going on?

Who are you?

Miss Ling?

What are you doing here?

Come and help me.

Okay.

I came here today

to...

Search!

If you can't find her tonight,

you will all suffer.

Understood.

Well,

I'll give you five coins.

No more than five coins.

Take me away.

Eldest Miss!

Hurry up.

Okay.

Where did she go?

Hurry up. Get on.

Eldest Miss!

Hurry up.

Okay.

What's going on?

I put the stool here for nothing.

Is she over there?

No. Check over here.

Eldest Miss!

Eldest Miss!

So easy?

Eldest Miss!

Bro.

No one is chasing us from behind, right?

Don't worry. I'm good at driving.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

It’s just that

we have a good understanding, isn’t that right, Young Madam?

Young Madam?

Who is the Young Madam?

Don’t you know that the Young Master

is here to pick you up,

so you were in such a hurry

to leave with me?

I was in a hurry?

I was...

Don't worry, Young Madam.

I will make sure

you get safely to the Young Master.

Why is the Young Madam asleep?

Where am I?

Why does my head hurt so much?

What a treasure.

Such a large piece of jade.

My goodness.

What a waste to use such fine jade

as a stand.

Young Madam.

What are you doing with this incense burner stand?

Isn't it heavy?

Young Madam?

You...

I recognize you.

You are the driver

who kidnapped me earlier.

Tell me.

Where am I?

This is...

Young Master.

Xu Zilu?

I should have known it was you.

Don't come over.

I have a weapon.

You'd better put that down.

It’s worth a hundred taels.

If you break it, you’ll have to pay for it.

You do have a good eye.

This item costs 50 taels each.

But they are sold in pairs.

If you break one, you’ll have to pay for a pair.

Are you just burning money?

Why spend so much

on these things?

The world of the wealthy

is ridiculous.

Can we talk this out?

Who wants to talk to you?

Heartless bird, stinky fox.

If I trust you again,

I'll take your surname.

You might really end up with my surname.

[Marriage Letter]

Your mother has already betrothed you to me.

You proposed the marriage?

Look for yourself.

Xu Zilu, are you crazy?

After tonight,

I would have turned 18

and left the Ling family.

And now,

you’ve ruined

all my plans.

I, Ling Se, will never marry.

And I certainly won’t marry you.

This is troublesome.

Your mother has already taken

500 taels from me.

That money-hungry woman.

She’d love nothing more than to sell me off quickly.

She can’t make decisions about this.

I’m not willing.

What?

Do you want to forcibly take a common girl?

Let me tell you.

I’m not one of those

easily manipulated young ladies

kept in the house.

I have to leave tonight.

Otherwise, you’ll have to kill me.

I’ll give you the shop.

Do you take me for a fool?

Plus 500 taels.

You’re really giving me the shop?

How much is the interest?

Can it be paid in installments?

No need to pay.

It’s a gift to you.

Plus 500 taels.

Isn’t that a guaranteed profit?

Stop scaring me.

There’s no such thing

as a guaranteed profit in this world.

So, what are the terms?

You’re smart.

The terms are

that you and I will be married for a year.

But you must ensure

no one knows the truth.

After a year, we’ll part ways

amicably.

Why me?

Because you don’t want to marry,

and I don’t want to marry either.

But my mother

is pressing too hard.

I really have no choice.

As long as you can play the role of my wife well,

I guarantee

the shop and money

will be yours after a year.

What if I refuse?

Then I can let you go.

But, Miss, you’re a smart person.

Didn’t you say you’d never marry

and wanted to set up your own business?

Can you afford a shop now?

Since you can’t afford it,

the Ling family will definitely

marry you off to someone else.

Even if you escape,

can you guarantee

they won’t catch you and bring you back?

If you receive

the protection of the Xu family,

after the divorce,

you will be truly free.

It’s all gain with no harm.

Hold on.

Ling Se.

You absolutely

must not laugh now.

Not just gain,

but tremendous gain.

Stay calm.

Stay calm.

Heaven is truly opening its eyes.

I’ll offer extra incense to you

in the future,

the expensive kind.

What do you think?

Do you provide meals?

I’ll cover food, clothing,

and living expenses.

Deal!

I forgot that you can’t shake hands.

It would be a handshake of peace.

Rest assured.

I’m absolutely worth the investment.

Alright.

Starting tomorrow,

you’ll be my wife.

Remember,

you must not let anyone,

especially my mother,

see any flaw.

Otherwise, the contract will be immediately voided,

and you’ll get nothing.

I understand.

It’s just role-playing, right?

I’m good at this.

I’ve seen it all before

when I worked

in the theater.

There are just

a few types of couples.

The loving couple.

The one with affairs.

The one with different intentions.

The bickering couple.

Which one do you want?

I can be any of them.

Then

you should rest early.

Wait.

Sorry.

I'm still not very skilled at this.

Young Master Xu.

Words alone are not enough.

Do we need a written agreement?

Don’t worry about that.

I'm a man of my word.

Besides,

this money isn’t a significant amount

for the Xu family.

I won’t deceive you.

It’s not that I don’t trust you.

I don’t trust myself.

How about this?

Here.

Here.

I don’t think a written agreement is necessary.

I think it’s very necessary.

This is to protect

your interests.

Then you write it.

But I can’t…

I...

I’m not used to this calligraphy brush.

Put it over there.

Bring me the ink.

I’ll grind the ink.

[Agreement]

How is it?

Not bad, Young Master.

Remember,

this matter must not be disclosed

to anyone.

Don't worry.

My lips are sealed.

If I find out

this information leaked from your mouth,

you’ll never speak again.

Don’t, Young Master.

I still want to marry a wife.

But Young Master,

you’re really something.

Young Madam

looks shrewed.

I didn’t expect her to agree so quickly.

Because I wrote her

an agreement.

But Young Master,

didn’t you say

there should be

no evidence of this?

If it’s used by someone with ill intentions,

it’s a crime of deceiving the emperor.

You will be beheaded.

It's fake.

Young...

Young...

Young...

Young...

Pay me back!

Stop pretending.

I gave you

five coins today

fo you to drive the carriage

to bring me here.

Young madams from other families

give rewards.

Why are you taking money back?

You didn't do anything good.

Rewards? It should be a penalty.

I shouldn’t be short

even a coin.

If it’s not my money,

I don't want even a coin more.

Mr. Xu.

Darling.

I'm leaving.

She's really a money-grubber.

I thought she had overheard us.

I'll make it up for you.

That'll be good.

I'm short five coins.

Go.

Let go of me!

Hurry up!

What are you doing? Let go of me!

You...

Get out.

Leave now.

No one will keep you here.

Where did you

sell my young lady?

I don't believe she'll get married.

Believe it or not.

Listen.

Just leave when I tell you to.

Curfew is about to start.

If you don't leave,

when you get caught by the officials,

don't say I didn't remind you.

I don't believe it.

I won't believe a word.

Open the door!

Open the door!

Young Master.

It’s already curfew.

Why did you come out?

If Master knows,

he will scold you again.

What do you know?

My classmates all said

they drank the midnight wine

at the Fulai Inn.

I’ve already been left behind.

But

breaking curfew means a penalty.

If the night patrol catches you,

the Master will definitely

be furious and bedridden again.

What do you know?

Look at you.

Fine.

Return to the mansion and wait for me.

-Okay. -Go.

At this hour,

who else can I find?

Are you here for the midnight wine too?

I’m a person.

Be careful not to attract the officials.

Young Master.

You are...

Who's there?

Stop!

Run!

Stop!

Chase them.

Stop!

Stop!

Over there!

Stop!

Go after them!

Over there!

I can't run anymore.

Stop!

Me, either.

Why didn't you stop?

You haven’t stopped either.

Stop!

If I stop and you don’t,

do you think I’m a fool?

Stop!

Here, here, here.

Stop!

Where are they?

Over there.

Go after them!

Young Master.

We should be safe now, right?

Don't worry.

As long as I’m here, we’re fine.

Even if they catch you,

my father

will get us out.

My father is the governor.

Your father is the governor?

My goodness.

Thank you, Young Master.

I’ll leave now.

Miss.

It’s the middle of the night, and the city is under curfew.

Where are you going?

Are you hungry?

I’ll take you to get something to eat.

Let's go.

Here.

Young Lady, which family are you from?

Why haven't I seen you in the academy?

I don't mean anything else.

I just wanted to

befriend you

since we went through this adventure

together tonight.

Have a seat.

Actually,

I’m not a young lady.

I’m a maid from the Ling family.

Ling family?

Which Ling family?

The Ling family

that runs a silk and satin shop.

You mean Ling Shuo's family?

Ling Shuo has a younger sister?

Why didn't I know?

He has an elder sister.

I came out tonight

specifically to find her.

I’ll take you to find Ling Shuo

first thing tomorrow morning.

He will definitely know.

Given our relationship,

he will tell me for sure.

Thank you.

You're so nice.

It’s nothing.

Here, drink more water.

Ping'er, what time is it?

It’s time to set up the stall.

Where's Ping'er?

Just this set.

Just this set.

Just this set.

Uncle.

Alright.

May I ask

where Xu Zilu is?

I need to talk to him urgently.

My Young Master is over there.

Thank you.

You'd better not go.

Young Master Xu.

You’re being rude and disrupting public order.

You’ve completely disgraced the Xu family.

Are you busy?

You can carry on.

Don't go.

Come in.

What's going on?

It’s exactly what you see.

Why didn't you tell me earlier?

So, you’re the girl

Zilu brought back?

I am,

am I?

Are you asking me?

I'm asking you.

Mother.

She just arrived at our mansion.

She’s still not used to it.

Let her rest for a couple of days.

Stop right there.