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[Debit Queen]

[Episode 22]

Your Highness.

You found something new?

I found this in Xu Mansion.

[Agreement]

Sister, Brother-in-law,

I'm back.

How did it go?

How do you feel about the exam?

I think

the discourse on politics is a bit difficult.

But it's not difficult for me.

I answered all the questions.

Se,

I'm so hungry.

I could only eat pancakes there

every day.

Your sister bought you a lot of ingredients

early in the morning.

I promise you'll have a lot to eat.

Thank you, Se.

By the way, where is Wang Zhujue?

He was with me just now.

Look, he's there.

It's okay.

We all know

you've done your best.

Try harder next time.

I was just pretending!

I didn't expect myself

to be

full of inspiration.

I think after this,

I can be one step closer to Ping'er.

That's good.

I prepared a feast for you

in the Joy Game Shop.

Let's celebrate

the return of our two exam takers.

Great!

Se, let's go.

Let's go.

Let's go.

How did you perform in the exam?

Of course I performed well.

-Cheers. -Cheers.

Thank you.

The second toast

is for Mr. Xu.

He'll participate in the competition of incense sticks for praying

at the sacrificial ceremony.

I hope he can win His Majesty's favor instantly

and have a promising future.

Thank you, Darling.

Congratulations, Mr. Xu.

-Congratulations, Young Master. -Cheers.

Bottoms up.

You drink as much as you like.

Drink more.

Since everyone is here today,

why don't we play mahjong

after finishing the meal?

Sure.

Mr. Wu.

Why are you here?

I was just passing by.

I saw a sign of "Closed"

on the door.

I thought something happened,

so I came in to take a look.

Indeed, there is something.

Do you want to play mahjong? We still need one player.

Yes.

Okay, wait for me.

I'll play with you

after talking to Mr. Xu.

Come back soon.

Mr. Xu, you still have the mood

to play mahjong?

Just get to the point.

Looks like you still don't know.

The third master of the Xu family

accidentally fell into the water last night.

When they found him this morning,

his body was swollen.

Accidentally fell into the water?

How is that possible?

I just heard it from others.

I came to deliver my condolences.

I don't know anything else.

My condolences, Mr. Xu.

Young Master Xu, please.

Young Master Xu,

Old Master died so suddenly.

Look,

the whole mansion

is a mess.

Why don't you

sit here for a while?

I'll make you some tea.

I'm afraid

our service can't live up to your expectations.

It's okay.

Thank you.

Come! Search there!

He really hid it.

Have you taken care of the fire lances

in the warehouse?

Yes.

This old man

was so stupid.

I wanted to leave him a house

for the sake of his dignity.

But he played a trick first.

Burn it to ashes.

Yes.

Someone

came to this room before us.

Excuse me.

Y-Your Highness.

Didn't I ask you to guard the door?

It suddenly occurred to me

that there is something you want

in Third Master's room.

Are you sure?

I dare not lie to you.

Good.

I prefer

a loyal servant like you.

Lead the way.

Yes.

Please.

What's wrong?

Why do you look so pale?

Nothing.

I just feel a little dizzy.

If you feel dizzy,

go back and rest now.

Don't stand in the wind.

Promise me

not to go out these days, okay?

Why?

You've found a clue

about the guy who hurt you before?

No.

What's wrong with you today?

Nothing.

Why are you outside

at this hour?

I'm hungry, so I came out to get some food.

Okay. Well...

Go back to sleep as soon as you finish eating.

You rest early too.

Liufeng.

Your Highness.

Go find out

who visited

Xu Yushan's house tonight.

Yes.

Zilu,

stay away.

Let her go.

Stay away.

Let her go.

Zilu, stay away.

Stay away!

Ling Se.

Ling Se!

Ling Se!

Ling Se.

Ling Se.

Young Madam!

Young Madam!

Young Madam!

Ling Se!

Ling Se!

Young Madam!

-Young Madam! -Ling Se!

Young Master!

Young Master!

Young Master.

I've searched everywhere in Xu Mansion.

I didn't see Young Madam.

Neither did I.

I also searched Young Madam's shop.

The lights are off. No one is there.

Brother-in-law,

I also looked for her, but I couldn't find her.

You're useless!

Keep looking!

What's wrong?

You're all here at this hour.

What are you looking for?

Young Madam.

Se, where did you go?

Everyone was so worried.

Look how worried

my brother-in-law is.

Where did you go?

You looked unhappy,

so I went out to buy something for you.

Do you like it?

You left the mansion

on your own

just for this?

What's wrong?

Do you know how worried I was?

I just went out to buy something.

What's there to worry about?

What if

you were kidnapped?

What if

you ran into a bad guy?

What if

something happened to you?

What's wrong with you?

Why are you so fierce?

I went out to buy you flowers

because you were unhappy.

How could you treat me like this?

Se, don't be angry.

He acted like that

because he was worried about you.

Brother-in-law,

don't be angry.

Se did everything

for you.

Since she's back,

you can go back to sleep.

Yes, Young Master.

Yes.

I didn't expect this.

Mr. Xu actually asked me out today.

Is it because...

I saved you last time?

Of course not.

Look what this is.

Where did you get this drawing?

Tell me what it is.

This is a fire lance,

Qing State's secret weapon.

Ordinary people have no way of knowing about it.

Where exactly did you

get this drawing?

I drew it.

I saw it before.

Then...

Prince Xian took it away.

Prince Xian?

Did you see it clearly?

I'm 100% sure.

But I don't know

what Prince Xian has to do

with fire lances.

Lord Lyu,

this matter is very important.

You must investigate it thoroughly.

Don't

tell anyone else

about this.

Just pretend you don't know.

Mr. Xu, please.

Your Highness.

Mr. Xu.

Come and have a seat.

The incense I've been using these days

was all delivered from Linchun.

I'm quite satisfied.

Although there's no one playing qin today,

the incense

and the winter tea from Lingnan

are also a perfect match.

Here, try it.

Thank you, Your Highness.

Nice tea.

If you like it,

I'll deliver more to you some other day.

We have similar taste.

We should be on the same side.

After I marry the princess,

you and I

will be like family.

Would you like to do something different

with me in the future?

I'm just

a businessman

who does business honestly.

Mr. Xu, don't answer me so quickly.

Go back and think about it for a few more days.

I'll wait for your good news.

By the way,

I just heard

Yushan...

passed away.

Mr. Xu,

don't be too sad.

I wonder

if you have visited his mansion

to mourn him.

It happened suddenly.

I haven't visited his mansion yet.

When you go there,

light an incense stick for him on my behalf

to express my condolences.

You're back.

Have you eaten?

I need to focus on making

incense sticks for praying these days.

So don't ask me to have meals with you.

Suit yourself.

Xu Zilu,

you stupid man.

If you don't want to eat, fine.

Listen,

I won't talk to you anymore.

Young Madam.

Young Madam,

you didn't eat anything for lunch.

You can't let yourself starve, right?

You've always been

with your young master, right?

Why did you suddenly come to deliver food to me?

Young Master wouldn't eat, drink,

or see anyone now.

He doesn't need me to serve him.

So I came here

to serve you.

Stop pretending to be miserable.

Listen,

he ignored me first.

That's why I ignored him.

Unless he comes

to apologize to me.

Otherwise, I won't talk to him.

Young Master is not in the mood.

He's worried about a lot of things now.

Since Third Master

was killed,

the Xu family's business

has got worse.

Wait.

What did you say? Third Uncle is dead?

No.

When did that happen?

Why didn't he tell me?

Young Madam,

Young Master didn't tell you

because he didn't want you to worry about him.

It's not Young Master's fault,

Young Madam.

I...

I...

Young Madam.

Young Master is in a bad mood now.

I saw him crying secretly.

But he is really worried

about your safety.

With all due respect,

Young Madam,

please don't be angry with Young Master anymore.

Go comfort him.

After all,

you're the only one

Young Master really cares about now.

Don't worry. I know.

Mr. Xu, why did you ask me here

at this hour?

I want to talk to you about something.

I think you've guessed it.

The sudden death of my third uncle

is Prince Xian's doing.

I heard a little about it.

But in my opinion,

this is the Xu family's business.

It has nothing to do with me.

Mr. Xu,

is this why

you asked me here?

I'll be frank with you.

In Third Uncle's mansion,

I saw a fire lance with my own eyes.

It was in the incense box

of the Xu family.

I think

Third Uncle was killed by Prince Xian

because he didn't want

to do the munition smuggling business

with Beiyun State.

So,

I want to fight against Prince Xian.

I wonder

if you are willing to help me.

Mr. Xu,

as you know,

I've always been a carefree man.

I don't want to get involved in these matters.

At this point,

I don't think

you can easily stay out of this.

Prince Xian needs a caravan

to cover up for smuggling munitions.

Now that Third Uncle is dead,

only the Wu family

can do the smuggling business

with Prince Xian

except the Xu family.

Mr. Xu, how do you know

I won't cooperate with Prince Xian?

The Wu family has taken root

in Furong City for years,

but Prince Xian used

Third Uncle's caravan to smuggle munitions.

I guess you don't want

to commit treason either, right?

You don't need

to flatter me.

A wise man submits to fate.

I have my own plan.

Since we've known

each other for so long,

let me remind you.

Prince Xian already knows you visited

Xu Yushan's mansion that night.

Wise up.

If I refuse

to collude with Prince Xian,

Prince Xian will never let me go easily.

Besides, he already knows

I visited Third Uncle's mansion.

This matter will definitely implicate the Xu family.

I can't let Ling Se

take the risk with me.

Zilu,

I made you nutritious soup.

Drink it while it's hot.

I'll... stay here with you for a while.

Don't worry.

I won't disturb you.

But do you want

-to drink the soup first? -Ling Se.

You should go back to Linchun tomorrow.

I've asked Fuding to prepare a carriage.

He will send you back tomorrow.

Why?

Didn't we agree

to go back together?

Because I'm very busy.

I'm busy with the sacrificial ceremony

and the competition of incense sticks for praying.

I also need to deal with those officials.

You can't help me.

You'll only cause me trouble.

It's better that you go back in advance.

I've been busy

with the Joy Game Shop's matters.

I don't have time to cause you trouble.

So many people went to look for you yesterday.

Don't you think you caused us trouble?

You're driving me away

just because of what happened yesterday?

I'll ask someone

to take care of the Joy Game Shop.

You'll get your revenue.

Rest assured and go back.

Xu Zilu,

are you not thinking straight

because of what happened to Third Uncle?

I advise you to mind your words.

What's wrong with you lately?

We always discussed with each other

no matter what happened in the past.

It's fine that you didn't tell me about Third Uncle's death.

Now you even want to drive me away.

Do you treat me

as your wife?

No.

Xu Zilu, what did you say?

I said no.

You can't help me.

You'll only cause me trouble.

Just go back.

Spare some dignity

for both of us,

okay?

I won't leave.

You're not the Xu Zilu I know.

You're angry now.

I won't listen to you.

Fine.

You won't leave, right?

Choose between a consensual divorce or a repudiation letter.

From now on,

we are even.

No matter where you want to go,

it has nothing to do with me.

A consensual divorce?

A repudiation letter?

Yes.

Xu Zilu,

you said you would spend the rest of your life with me

and wouldn't make me wronged anymore.

Do you want to break your promise?

Just let it go.

Fine.

You don't need to write a repudiation letter.

I'll leave myself.

Fuding.

Young Master.

Send someone to protect her.

Don't let her get hurt.

Yes.

I've never seen

Young Madam so sad like now.

The winter solstice sacrificial ceremony

will take place in a few days, right?

Mr. Wu, have you signed up

for the competition

of incense sticks for praying?

Yes.

The Wu family is a famous incense merchant

in Furong City.

It has also been an Imperial Merchant for generations.

I'm sure

you will win this time.

There have been many talents among the Imperial Merchants in recent years.

We don't know who will win.

Many talents?

I also found one.

Xu Zilu from Linchun City.

He is indeed talented

in making incense.

But what a pity.

What do you mean?

To become an Imperial Merchant,

[Agreement]

he actually played such a trick.

The crime of deceiving His Majesty

is not a child's play.

I'm afraid he'll be beheaded.

I heard that you have

business interactions with him.

I value your talent.

So I advise you

to cooperate with

someone else reliable.

Don't get implicated

or go astray.

Thank you for your advice, Your Highness.

Mr. Wu,

why are you here?

Since I left Linchun,

I've never had a chance

to drink your Aromatic Tea.

I wonder if I can

have another cup

of Everything You Want today.

Thank you for remembering.

Right.

Without this cup of tea,

we wouldn't have opened a shop together.

Gao Fushuai.

Bosslady.

Make a cup

of Everything You Want for Mr. Wu.

Okay, Bosslady.

Ms. Ling,

why do you look so sad?

I'm not.

I just...

miss

the days when I was in Linchun.

Without this shop,

I'm afraid I really would have gone back.

Why do you suddenly

want to go back to Linchun?

Did Xu Zilu quarrel with you?

Maybe he's not

in a good mood

because he's been busy with the incense

for the sacrificial ceremony.

How about this?

Let me send you home today.

Xu Zilu is a jealous man.

I'm sure he can't stand it.

After I leave,

he'll immediately beg you.

We'd better not.

Considering his temper,

I'm afraid he'll really get angry.

I dare not anger him.

You are still

thinking for him just like you did.

Yeah.

I really can't believe myself.

He treated me like that.

I've already cursed him

numerous times in my heart.

But I still can't help

thinking

of him.

Why did he

change suddenly?

If he really has changed,

I will give up.

I've been used to being alone

since I was a kid.

I don't believe I can't live

without him.

But I just don't understand.

I feel

that shouldn't be the way

he treats me.

Young Madam Xu,

you should go home now.

Xu Zilu drove you away

to protect you.

He has been targeted by Prince Xian.

But if Prince Xian wants to do it,

Xu Zilu won't have a chance to fight back.

He'll only die.

Why would Prince Xian do this?

After I returned to Linchun,

I secretly investigated Prince Xian

and learned something.

The third master of the Xu family

did smuggling business with Beiyun

under the order of Prince Xian.

Prince Xian is powerful.

He also came to me.

But

I'm just an unimportant Imperial Merchant.

I can't fight against him.

So I could only make excuses to fob him off.

Xu Zilu is an upright man.

He won't collude with Prince Xian.

I guess

Prince Xian has something on him.

Mr. Wu,

thank you for telling me this.

I'm going home first.

Interesting.

A marriage of convenience.

Tell us.

Who visited

Xu Yushan's study that night?

Tell us!

No one.

How many lives do you have?

How dare you lie to His Highness!

Tell us!

No one!

Your name is Ah You, right?

I'm impressed.

You're indeed a loyal servant.

You killed my master.

What do you expect me

to tell you?

I won't say anything even if you kill me!

Ah You,

don't worry.

After you die,

I will

take good care of your family members.

But I have one condition.

You have to tell me

if Xu Zilu

entered that room that night.

No.

Okay, I see.

Mr. Xu,

my patience is limited.

I sincerely

want to cooperate with you

because I think highly of you.

I understand.

But I want to know

what you want to

collaborate on with me.

You already visited

your third uncle's mansion, right?

I have a question.

What is the punishment of doing smuggling business with Beiyun State?

Punishment?

You want to threaten me?

You know what I mean.

So you mean

you don't want to work for me.

Am I right?

Xu Zilu,

do you know

you're giving up great wealth?

The way to true prosperity

is to value righteousness

over mere profits.

Currently, Qing

is at war with Beiyun State.

If I agree to cooperate with you,

everything I transport

will become weapons

used to hurt our own people.

I will never agree.

What a pity.

What a pity.

You are so smart,

but you can't be one of us.

Then we can only

be enemies.

As you know,

I'm an Imperial Merchant appointed by His Majesty.

It's not that easy to get rid of me

under the nose of His Majesty,

right?

Then let's wait and see.

I will make you realize

your cleverness

is nothing more than misguided self-confidence.

Xu Zilu!

Madam Xu.

Your Highness, you are here too.

I'm sorry.

I've said everything I should say.

Mr. Xu, think about it.

Goodbye.

Why did you come back?

Xu Zilu, quit acting tough.

What kind of person do you think I am?

You hid everything from me.

Aren't we husband and wife?

We should work together

and share weal and woe.

You know everything?

Mr. Wu told me everything.

This is a serious matter.

You might even lose your life.

You'll be in greater danger if you're with me.

Do you know that?

Aren't you afraid?

I am afraid.

But I'm more worried something might happen to you.

If anything happens to you,

how am I supposed to live alone?

So why don't we

face it together?

Xu Zilu,

you're the person I've chosen

for this life.

Even if it's a fire pit ahead,

I'm willing to jump into it with you.

So don't abandon me again.

Do you hear me?

Sorry.

Mr. Wu,

you're finally here.

I've been waiting for you.

Why did you

ask me here at this hour?

You tell him.

Here's the thing.

The competition

of incense sticks for praying

will take place tomorrow, right?

I don't think Prince Xian

will let the Xu family

win easily.

So we want to ask you for a favor.

What favor?

Here.

This

is the Xu family's incense.

Please help us

take it there tomorrow.

Ms. Ling,

you two

really don't treat me as an outsider.

We are good friends.

Fine.

Then you should do me a favor too.

What favor?

Make me a cup of Everything You Want.

I thought it was something else.

Mr. Wu, don't worry.

All your Aromatic Tea

will be on me from now on.

I'm going to make you one cup now.

Take a look

at my top-quality wine.

Nice wine.

Hot steamed buns.

Be careful!

My stall!

Zilu!

Take them down!

Hurry!

-Let's go. -Let's go.

Se, leave now!

Okay.

We'll leave them to you.

Stay away!

Flying radishes!

No matter how cunning Prince Xian is,

he won't realize

that we have another plan.

Darling, you're smart.

Wait.

Who are you?

Sir,

we are here to participate

in the competition of incense sticks for praying.

Where is your incense?

Please wait a moment.

It will be delivered here soon.

He's here.

Sir.

This is the Wu family's incense.

What about our incense?

What incense?

You...

You promised to help us.

You want me to help you?

You guys are so naive.

How could you break your promise?

We are rivals.

Why would I promise to help you?

Come on. Let's go back to get the incense.

Wait.

Sir,

I have something important to report.

What is it?

To become an Imperial Merchant,

Xu Zilu signed a marriage agreement with Ling Se.

It's unforgivable.

Please investigate it.

[Agreement]