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[Debit Queen]

[Episode 5]

Who did this? Who stole even this thing?

I did.

Xu Zilu.

Stealing someone’s wealth is the same as killing their parents.

What are you doing with my jar? Using it for foot baths?

You're lucky today.

This is something I won fairly.

Don’t even think about getting it back.

You and the shopkeeper were in cahoots

to cheat Miss Tao.

Is that considered fair?

How did he find out?

You can’t blame

Ling Se entirely for this.

Miss Tao

was being a bit too overbearing.

Listen to this.

The voice of the public.

Stop quibbling.

Go back and copy "The Encyclopedia of Fragrance"

and "Business Strategies".

After you finish copying, I’ll return your stuff.

If you don’t finish,

don’t even think about leaving.

Writing?

I won’t do it.

I hate writing.

My head starts to ache as soon as I start writing.

Your trick is too underhanded.

I’m going to ask Mother for justice.

I've already told her.

She fully supported it.

She said everyone in the Xu household

could recite those two books by heart.

Go ahead.

See how many times she’ll make you copy.

You...

My Lord.

The officials are urging.

Zilu

has caused

such a mess at the last moment.

It’s going to be troublesome.

Zilu

is not a simple character.

If it weren’t for the flooding

of the Xihuai River,

we wouldn’t have needed

to consider the Xu family route.

Have the arrangements

been made?

My Lord.

Rest assured.

Everything is arranged.

Good.

Also,

find something for Zilu to do.

Don’t give him time

to meddle in other people’s business.

Yes, My Lord.

Good grief.

I’ve read almost half of this book,

and you haven’t written a single word?

I am

someone who relies on my looks for a living.

What talent do I need?

Se.

In the future,

you will have to manage the business.

You can’t be

completely illiterate, can you?

Look at Manager Liu.

At least she can

write the menu herself.

Liu Yeniang?

She’s just a bit

better than me.

Her writing

is done by Da for her.

I have you, and that’s enough.

Anyway, I can’t argue with you.

Why don’t you

go and beg the Old Madam?

I’ve been there already.

I don't know

what Xu Zilu told the Old Madam.

I even brought her a bracelet

and spoke good words.

I worked all morning

with no result.

That darn old fox.

I’ll make him

see my power eventually.

Who is the darn one?

Liu Yeniang.

Let me tell you.

Xu Zilu, the jerk,

is making me copy books.

I can’t leave until I finish copying.

Mr. Xu

really knows how to hit the mark.

Why don't you hurry up and copy it?

How...

How can I finish copying all these books?

I’ve only copied this little bit after a long time.

The handwriting

is really good.

It’s direct

and powerful.

Our Miss’s writing

isn’t called writing.

It’s called doodles.

Here’s the plan.

Tomorrow I’ll put

this piece

on the Xu Mansion’s gate

as a talisman.

You two

keep fighting each other.

Isn’t it boring?

How could it be boring?

Don’t you find it sweet?

The interactions between them

are called relationship dynamics.

It’s a standard romantic plot.

According to the following storyline,

they’ll soon

go from mutual dislike

to mutual attraction.

Finally, it will develop into

a passionate

and touching fateful romance.

Them?

Liu Yeniang.

Can you please shut up?

Have you been reading too many scripts

and lost your mind?

Romance?

Right now, I just want Xu Zilu

to kneel and beg for mercy.

I think

you’re just being stubborn.

Now,

aren’t you being completely

suppressed by Xu Zilu?

That’s because I’m holding back my big move.

I can’t be bothered to argue with you.

Wait.

What are you doing here?

I forgot about the main issue.

My cook

resigned due to some family issues.

The replacement won’t arrive for another three days.

I was thinking of asking you

to help out in the kitchen tomorrow,

and I’d split the profits with you.

But now,

I need to come up with another plan.

We'll split the profits?

What other plan do you have?

Can you really find

someone more suitable than me?

Listen.

I’ll handle it.

But you can’t

leave right away, can you?

It’s just copying books, right?

I’ll tell you,

even if I don’t sleep today,

I’ll finish copying them.

Nothing can stop me

from making money.

See you tomorrow.

How did the brush get dried?

Mr. Ma said

he doesn’t have any pepper available either.

Before we could ask,

someone had already bought up

all the pepper.

Who?

Mr. Tao.

It seems he was prepared in advance.

Such things are scarce.

Only places with many merchants

like Furong, Linchun, and Cunzhou

have them for sale.

Now Mr. Tao is causing trouble.

Furong and Linchun

are too close.

And the supply channels are the same.

It must be hard to find any there as well.

Mr. Ma introduced me

a black market dealer.

He doesn’t have any stock on hand

and can only source it from outside the border.

The cost

has increased twentyfold.

I don’t dare make a decision on my own.

I can only ask

for your decision, Young Master.

So, this would be

even more expensive than the penalty fee.

Yes.

I'll discuss it with Third Uncle.

Let’s keep this

from Mother.

Alright.

What is it that I’m not supposed to know?

Old Madam.

You may leave.

Yes.

Mother.

It's late.

Why are you here?

I’m old

but not senile.

How could I not know

about such a major event

happening at home?

My son.

Integrity

is the most important thing in business.

If we can’t deliver

this goods on time,

we must inform the Prince Xian's Mansion in advance.

We should compensate as needed.

We can’t delay their business.

Mother, don't worry.

I have a plan.

The Imperial Merchants Conference is in a few days.

This matter

must be handled discreetly

to avoid others making a fuss about it.

Alright.

I was even thinking

of having his daughter

as my daughter-in-law.

Mom. Do you think

if I had married

Tao Meili at that time,

we wouldn’t have these issues?

What are you talking about?

Am I that kind of person?

Meili is a nice girl,

but I like

Se more.

Speaking of her,

let me show you something.

Look.

Here’s a pearl bracelet Se bought for me.

Isn't it pretty?

It goes perfectly

with my green bangle.

Red and green together look so nice.

Next time I play cards,

I’ll definitely show it off.

Ancient people loved

using all sorts of complicated characters.

Let me simplify them for you.

[Xu Mansion]

Gosh.

Have you been writing all night?

Don't talk to me.

I'm going to throw up.

I'm done copying.

Wait.

Now what?

Where are you going?

None of your business.

Rewrite it.

Say that again.

I said rewrite it.

You want me to redo it

without even looking at it?

I don’t need to look

to know you were slacking off.

What’s in this?

Did you even understand it?

How about I test you?

I stayed up all night

to finish copying this.

I can barely lift my arms now.

And with one word, you want me to redo it?

Xu Zilu.

Are you even a man?

You don’t keep your word.

Think what you want.

But if you don’t finish rewriting it today,

you won't be able to go out.

Fuding.

Get some servants to keep an eye on her.

Make sure she doesn’t try any tricks.

I’m leaving whether you allow me or not.

Break my legs if you can.

300 steps away from here

is the main gate of the Xu Mansion.

Try it.

Fine.

If I leave, I’m never coming back.

Don't regret it.

Young Madam!

Young Madam!

Young Master didn't mean that.

Young Madam, listen to me.

Young Madam, please don’t be upset.

Young Master has been under a lot of stress lately.

After all, tomorrow is

the Imperial Merchants Recommendation Conference.

Young Madam,

just bear with him for a couple more days.

He will

surely leave you alone afterward.

What does the Imperial Merchants Recommendation Conference

have to do with me?

Why should I have to tolerate him for two more days?

You're on Xu Zilu's side.

None of you is good.

I'm not on Young Master's side.

I’ll help you with Old Madam…

Why am I always the one getting hurt?

Young Master.

You've gone too far.

How?

You’re so clever and cunning.

It’s only natural

that Young Madam doesn’t trust you.

Young Master, don't stare at me like that.

Even if you stare at me, I have to say it.

You can’t keep someone

by force like this.

House arrest won’t work.

You need to win her over with actions.

You need to use love.

You think you know everything.

I'm keeping her inside

for her own good.

The Tao family never forgets a grudge.

Who knows what Tao Meili

might do to get revenge on her?

If I let her go out and she gets into a fight,

what will happen if something goes wrong?

Well...

If you’re worried about

Young Madam's safety,

then tell her.

Otherwise,

what will you do when you end up with nothing?

Enough.

Did I...

really go too far?

Then teach me

what to do.

Young Master.

When it comes to a woman,

just comfort her,

say a few nice things, and she’ll be fine.

Young Master.

Young Master?

What's wrong?

Young Master.

Third Master sent a message.

He said there’s something urgent.

He’ll be back in Furong City

later today.

Let’s go.

Hurry.

Ping'er.

Be careful.

I'll go up first.

You’re not as agile as I am.

I’ve climbed the walls

at home many times.

Be careful.

Then

grab here.

Step here.

And then climb over.

Come on.

Ping'er?

Ping'er?

Ping'er?

Se.

I'm here.

How did you get there?

I used the back door.

Young Master Xu doesn't allow you to go out.

He didn't say he wouldn't let me out.

That darn fox.

Today, I'll let him know

what regret means.

Come on.

[Xu's Perfume Shop]

It's good.

Take a look.

Didn't you say you were going to Fulai Inn?

How can you risk getting yourself caught?

Tomorrow is the Imperial Merchants Recommendation Conference.

He must be very busy.

He doesn't have time to come here.

Without firsthand information,

the people won’t believe it.

What do you want?

You'll know when we get in.

Let’s go.

Take a look.

Welcome, Young Madam.

What can I do for you?

Manager Liu.

Get all the guests out.

Close the door.

Everyone, come in.

Actually,

I have some questions

for you.

I’ve just

married into the Xu family,

and there’s still a lot I don’t understand.

I want to learn

more about the Young Master,

so I can

become a good wife to him

as soon as possible.

We will certainly speak openly

and honestly.

The Xu family needs

pillars of society like you.

Ping'er.

Write down

every word.

Let’s start from when the Young Master

was born.

Tell me things that no one else knows.

Liu.

You know the most.

You tell the Young Madam.

Young Master

was weaned off early,

so he developed slowly.

He didn't have much strength.

The Master and Madam

had him eat chicken liver and lamb’s penis at every meal

to give him strength.

He was physically weak, huh?

This is useful.

I’ll make sure

to brew more tonic soup

for him in the future.

Write it down.

Anything else?

I know more.

I know more.

I heard that

Young Master was afraid of his tutor when he was young.

He needed to use the restroom but didn’t dare to say anything,

so he wet his pants.

The Young Master

already had a bed-wetting problem.

Wan.

Do you remember how old he was

when he stopped wetting the bed?

Eight years old, right?

No.

Twelve years old!

Young Master loved sweets as a child.

When Madam wouldn’t buy them,

he insisted on

going after a wasp nest himself.

In the end,

he got stung so badly that even Madam

couldn’t recognize him.

Please.

Take care, Young Madam.

Take care, Young Madam.

Se.

Why are you digging up

so much dirt

on Young Master Xu?

You don’t understand.

I’m going to show him

how skilled Eighth Master Hong of the Hong Sect is

at spreading rumors.

In a few days,

he’ll be on his knees

begging me.

Then, won’t the contract be mine?

But isn’t this

a bit too much?

Ping'er,

you are too naive.

Showing mercy to the enemy

is being cruel to yourself.

Miss Wang.

I'm sorry.

The shop is incredibly

busy today.

Go on, then.

I’ve never seen

a maid as lazy as you.

Since when does a lady work in the kitchen

while the maid

sits around eating?

The lady is making money,

but I’m not.

The food’s not bad, right, everyone?

Bosslady.

They are all here.

Ping'er.

Stop eating.

Help me run an errand.

Take this to the academy’s teacher.

I'll go.

There you go, ordering my maid around again.

You better pay up.

Then you should first compensate me

for what she’s eaten.

Ping'er, hurry back.

Hurry up.

Wang.

The provincial exams are coming up.

Are you taking them this year?

Do you even need to ask?

I’ve already filled out the application.

-You’re something else. -Wang Zhujue.

What I admire most about you

is your thick skin.

Your father is a dignified governor,

yet he has a son

who’s such an embarrassment?

Well, what can I do?

Your father wanted to be a governor

but didn’t have the skills.

He’s always trying to undermine my father,

and he only managed to become a county magistrate.

Anyway, I’m used to being a disgrace.

It’s nothing new.

If I don’t pass, it’s no surprise.

But if you

don’t pass,

now that would be news.

Wang.

Wang.

Ping'er.

What are you doing here?

Wang.

Ping'er.

Are you alright?

I'm fine.

Wang Zixuan!

How dare you hit me?

What are you looking at? Come on!

Stop it!

-Master. -Master.

You are beyond redemption.

Even a three-year-old knows

not to fight

in a place of sages.

How old are you?

This is utterly disgraceful.

I now punish all of you to copying

The Guidelines for Early Childhood Behavior

ten times.

Master.

We are no longer

at the early childhood stage.

You talk too much.

You should copy it

ten more times.

What...

What smells so good?

What is this?

This is the food you ordered

from the Fulai Inn.

I’ve brought it to you.

Look at her.

She even remembers to bring something good for the teacher.

You all just know how to fight and cause trouble.

Xu Qiuhe.

Help me with the copying.

Okay.

So, he can help with the copying as well?

Wang.

Then I’ll help you write it too.

Let's go.

Ping'er.

The same little tiger as the Young Madam Xu's.

Don't miss it.

The same little flower umbrella as the Young Madam Xu's.

Little flower umbrella.

Come and have a look.

Miss Tao, look here.

This hairpin was bought

by Young Madam Xu from me yesterday.

Look how beautiful it is.

Take a look.

Miss Tao, would you like a sachet?

No.

Young Madam Xu bought

so many things from me.

Aren't you going to get anything?

Go away!

It's okay if you don't want it.

But why are you so fierce?

You scared me.

My Lady, calm down.

Next time I see

Young Madam Xu again,

I will teach her a lesson for you.

How about you take it out on me

as if I were Young Madam Xu today?

I...

Sibing.

You're smart today.

I should personally

teach that country girl a lesson.

You.

Go find me two

sharp-witted people.

Then head back to the residence

and make sure to stop my father.

Tell him not to meddle.

I’ll take care of my own revenge.

Stingy Girl.

Let’s settle both new

and old scores today.

Then spread these revelations

about him.

This is what we’re talking about.

No problem.

Leave it to me.

Make sure you provide with plenty of information.

Stir up the situation as much as possible.

Don't worry.

I'm Nosy Parker

who will get things done.

But...

-As for the promotional fee… -I see.

Is this all?

I’ve given you everything.

After all, you’re now

Young Madam Xu.

Am I supposed to give the entire Xu family to you?

No need for that.

You can use this first.

If it’s not enough after the job is done, I’ll give you more.

Why does it feel like you’re extending credit here?

Fine.

Consider it as taking care of an old client.

Wait and see.

Xu Zilu.

I’ll see how long you can keep

that annoying face of yours smiling.

I'll piss you off!

[Yingchun Gate]

Third Uncle.

Are you still upset with me?

How could I be angry with you?

I was just too impatient that day.

But now that

we have a black market channel,

the issue has been resolved.

If it means earning a bit less, so be it.

It’s just

that using black market prices

will likely result in significant losses.

In Mother's opinion,

Third Uncle,

please let Prince Xian know and ask him

to give the order

to another business.

We’ll cover the losses.

That’s not acceptable.

Prince Xian is not someone

you can afford to offend.

You can't back out as you wish.

If it’s about the price,

I have a few friends

with connections to Beiyun.

We should be able

to get pepper at a lower cost...

Third Uncle.

You can't say that.

There’s friction at the border

between Daqing and Beiyun.

Trade between the two sides

has been banned.

If others find out,

they might use it

against us.

Look at me.

I was just too hasty and confused.

I’m worried that the Xu family

might offend Prince Xian,

which could be detrimental to our future in the imperial merchant elections.

This is a critical moment.

It’s better to be cautious.

Third Uncle, you're right.

I’ll think of other solutions.

We should still have time.

There are many things to handle

for the Imperial Merchants Recommendation Conference this time,

and I’ll need to trouble you further.

Thank you

in advance.

We're family.

What are you talking about?

I’ve already arranged

everything that needed arranging.

Don't worry.

Zilu.

I have to go.

I wish you success in winning the competition tomorrow.

Thank you, Third Uncle.

Let's go.

Make way!

Make way!

Move!

Move!

Get out of the way!

Tao Meili.

Why did you tie me up?

Tao Meili, why did you tie me up?

Why did I tie you up?

From the day

you started going against me,

you should have known

that you'd end up like this

sooner or later.

Who’s going against you?

It’s clearly you who misunderstood.

I was wrong.

I was talking nonsense.

You blocked my way,

stole my man,

and made me the laughingstock of the entire city.

My relationship with Xu Zilu

is purely

a financial transaction.

Zilu already said

he would only marry you.

Why are you still making up

such nonsense to deceive me?

No...

Do you really think I can’t tell

you’re just showing off?

Today, I’m going to make you

see your place.

Miss Tao, we’ve arrived.

Come down.

Why did you

bring us here?

My Lady.

Didn't you say you wanted to teach her a lesson?

We found a secluded place

for that.

I wanted to compete with her in skills.

To shame her properly

by beating her.

You brought us to this

godforsaken place.

Who will see if I win?

It’s just a skill competition, right?

That’s easy. Consider it your win.

I wouldn’t win anyway.

Do you look down on me?

Whatever the competition is,

you have to untie me first.

How can I compete with you

if you’re tying me up?

Untie her.

My hands are sore.

Let me think about what to compete in.

Then let’s see

who can run faster.

Stop!

My Lady, take it slow.

My Lady.

Why are you pulling my hair?

I barely have any hair and you’re still pulling it.

Stop!

Today is a duel between the two of us.

-No one is allowed to help. -My Lady.

My Lady!

Stop!

This is a matter between us.

Don't come over.

Don't come over.

Don't.

-You don’t dare to compete? -Yes.

Stop!

Let go of me!

Let go of me! It hurts!

Why are you even pinching my nose?

I just want to do it.

You’re pulling my ears.

I just want to do it.

I’ll push against you.

Can’t I push against you?

Is your head harder than mine?

I’ll push you.

Quickly protect the employer.

Don't come over!

This is a battle between us.

Don't come over.

Hang in there.

I don't believe I can't win against you.

I’ll push you!

Why is there women's voice?

Let's go.

Let's take a look.

Ladies,

the fight you’re having is chaotic

and messy.

It’s quite unsophisticated.

Sir.

Nice knife.

Where did you come from?

How dare you do this to me?

Aren’t you afraid my father will skin you alive?

Are you seeking death?

Would I fear

such a dirty and smelly thing?

What about those two useless ones from earlier?

Still not coming over?

Bro.

These two girls are not bad.

Let me and Qiang have some fun.

Bro.

What nonsense!

Don’t you know

that used women are worthless?

Throw them

into the carriage

and take them away.

Sell them in the brothel.

Making money is important.

Alright, Bro.

Go.

Let me go!

Young Master.

Aren’t you going to have dinner with the Old Madam?

I’m going to find Ling Se.

It’s not that I’m trying to coax her.

I’m worried she might cause trouble tomorrow.

So I’m personally inviting her to dinner.

Alright, Young Master is coming around.

Young Madam!

Young Madam!

Young Master is here to apologize to you.

Young Madam.

Young Madam.

Young...

Where is she?

Go get her.

Alright.

Young Madam.

Young Madam.

Young Madam!

Are your hands sore?

Have dinner with me

and Mother today.

I heard you behaved well today.

Join us for dinner with Mother.

[Xu Zi... Bad...]

Young Madam!

Young Madam!

Young Master.

The Young Madam is not in the mansion.

Didn’t I tell you to keep an eye on her?

I did, and

the Young Madam didn’t leave through the main gate.

Does she have to leave through the main gate?

Young Master.

The Young Madam said she’s leaving today.

She wouldn’t really leave, would she?

Only one of us

can escape later.

I’ll hold them off. You run quickly.

Why aren't you leaving?

If I leave,

do you think you can hold them off

for more than two hours?

Why not?

You underestimate me again.

I'm not looking down on you.

My Lady.

I'm begging you.

I’m putting my life

in your hands right now.

Quickly go find Xu Zilu

to save my cheap life.

Gentlemen,

it’s really inconvenient

to go to the loo while being tied up.

Could you please untie me?

So troublesome.

Annoying.

Hurry up.

Thank you.

My luck hasn’t been good lately.

Really.

Meili.

I’ll hold them off.

You hide here for now.

After we’re far enough away,

you can come out and go back to the city to report.

Can you manage on your own?

I haven’t settled the score with you yet.

You mustn’t die.

Don’t worry. What could happen to me?

Alright.

Stop hesitating.

Go quickly.

Otherwise, I’ll look down on you.

Go.

Be careful.

Hide quickly.

Help!

Oh, no. They’ve escaped.

Split up and chase them.

Stop!

Help!

Where did those damned women run off to?

Stop right there!

Still running?

Where are you going?

Bro.

Bro.

You’re back.

What about the other girl?

She ran away.

Ran away?

How did she escape?

The forest is too dense.

She said she needed to go to the loo.

In the blink of an eye,

we couldn’t see her anymore.

We’ve searched around several times.

You’re useless.

You can’t even keep an eye on a girl.

Take these two on the road.

Sell her off as soon as possible.

Use the money to buy some drinks.

Bro. You are wise.

Wait!

-Sit down. -Knife...

Knife Sir.

Well...

Look.

I know you’re eager to make money,

but…

But if that girl reports to the authorities,

it will expose your whereabouts.

Right?

That makes sense.

What are you standing around for?

Hurry up and chase her.

Go on.

Go after her!

Yes, Bro.

Useless.

Alive or dead,

I need to see her.

Yes, Bro.

You

and that bearded man

better stay put.

Do you hear me?

What are you staring at?

Stop staring!

This soup is cold.

Wait for Se.

We’ll eat together when she arrives.

Mother, she

is not feeling well.

She said she won’t be coming to eat.

She's sick?

Then I need to go check on her.

She’s already gone to bed.

If you go,

you'll wake her up.

She'll be fine.

What’s wrong

with this child?

How did she get sick?

No wonder my eyelids

have been twitching

non-stop this morning.

And I’ve been unsettled.

By the way,

how are you preparing

for the Imperial Merchants Recommendation Conference tomorrow?

Make sure there are no mistakes.

Don’t worry, Mother.

I’m all set.

Even though tomorrow

is not the final selection,

it’s still our first step

towards becoming an Imperial Merchant.

Your father’s wish

is about to come true.

Sometimes I think,

if your father were still alive

and saw you handling things on your own,

grown up

and getting married,

he would be so pleased.

Mother.

I’ll stop talking now.

Let's eat.

Let's eat.

Leave some for Se.

Okay.

You eat first, Mother.

I’m old and talk too much.

Son. Eat up.

Go and check over there.

I heard a sound.

I heard it.

Let's go.

Ling Se, you Stingy Girl.

If I had escaped,

I wouldn’t have come back to save you.