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[Debit Queen]

[Episode 23]

Eunuch,

don't just listen to his side of the story.

If this agreement were truly

written by my wife and me,

why would he possess it?

It was Ling Se who dropped it accidentally

when she came to the store.

And it's all clearly written

on the paper.

You still want to deny it?

You went to all that trouble to get close to us,

and this was your true purpose all along.

Wu Qi, you are so vicious.

Business is business.

I really

wanted to cooperate with you before.

However, I've discovered your crimes.

As an honest and upright

citizen of the Qing State,

I really can't be complicit

in any wrongdoing with you.

You?

Guards!

Take them down!

Wait!

Regarding the agreement,

my wife knew nothing about it

from start to finish.

It was all my doing.

Please let my wife go.

Xu Zilu.

Both of your names are written

on the agreement.

Of course, both of you are guilty!

Well...

Her Majesty has arrived!

Aunt?

What's all this commotion? What's going on?

Your Majesty,

today is the selection day for the Imperial Merchant of line incense.

Someone has reported

that Xu Zilu, a perfume materials merchant from Linchun City,

and his wife

pretended to be a couple

in order to qualify as the Imperial Merchant.

I was about to take them down

and interrogate them.

This is their

fake couple agreement.

If they are truly a fake couple,

how should we deal with them?

If this agreement is true,

Xu's Shop from Linchun City

will be disqualified as the Imperial Commercial Firm.

Both of them

also face severe punishment.

Mr. Xu, right?

I've used your incense.

I like it very much.

I can show you mercy today

and allow you to maintain your qualification as an Imperial Merchant.

However,

you two must divorce.

I can also grant each of you

a good marriage, respectively.

What do you think?

Your Majesty, your grace is boundless.

I... am willing to

relinquish the qualification as an Imperial Merchant.

I would rather go bankrupt

and be imprisoned

than lose Ling Se.

I will marry no other woman

in my life but her.

Madam Xu,

if the agreement is true,

you two will have committed the crime of deceiving the king.

If you divorce,

I can guarantee your safety.

I'll only marry

Xu Zilu in my lifetime.

Through life and death,

we'll share weal and woe together.

Through life and death,

you'll share weal and woe together. Good.

Even when true couples face a great disaster,

they often go their separate ways.

If they're just a fake couple

bound by a contract,

how can they disregard their lives

during a time of crisis?

The agreement may be fake,

but true love can't be faked.

All of you, rise.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Come on.

What about our line incense?

It will begin

in one hour.

Even if we went back to get it, it would be too late.

Let them use the swift horse

from the palace to get it.

Yes.

Your Highness.

How is it?

Xu Zilu's incense

has been selected.

How could this happen?

Did Wu Qi

not do as I said?

Wu Qi did

do as you ordered

and submitted the agreement

you gave him.

But unexpectedly,

it was stopped by

the sudden appearance of the Empress.

The Empress?

Yes.

Her Majesty saved

Xu Zilu and Ling Se

and lent him a swift horse

from the palace

to get new incense.

That's why

Xu Zilu could make it in time.

Well, that's... surprising.

Since when did they have

such a powerful backer?

Ping'er...

Your Highness,

we also have news from Beiyun.

They said that they need a batch of goods urgently.

Got it.

Looks like we really can't

let Xu Zilu live anymore.

I have to find a better reason

to take care of him.

I was so scared just now.

You weren't delayed, right?

No.

How is our incense?

If it weren't for Her Majesty,

he wouldn't have the chance.

Wu Qi!

You scumbag! Bastard!

-Don’t go! I’ll kill you! -Ling Se.

Calm down.

I think it was Prince Xian

who asked him to do it.

You mean he's siding with Prince Xian?

He has Prince Xian to support him.

We can't afford to mess with him.

I don't care whom he's siding with.

Anyway, I can't stand the fact

that he betrayed us.

What do you want to do?

I dare not provoke

Prince Xian,

but I can certainly deal with Wu Qi.

How would you like to do it? I'm with you in this.

Let's go.

Hurry.

Are you sure we need to paste that much?

Yes.

Turn around. Turn around.

One, two, three, go.

What about the cart?

Push it away.

You do it.

You...

Wait for me.

Wait for me.

Arrogant bastard.

And then?

And then,

Her Majesty appeared out of nowhere

and helped us out.

Her Majesty even lent us a horse

so that we could come back to get the incense in time.

Her Majesty?

You all don't know that, do you?

It's all thanks to Ping'er.

Wang Zhujue,

let me tell you.

Ping'er's aunt is the Empress.

Then, am I not good enough for her?

Indeed.

I didn't expect Mr. Wu

to be such a cowardly

and vain person.

Don't worry, guys.

I've already gotten back at him about this.

Ling Se,

let's not mess with him anymore.

After all, he has the support of Prince Xian.

I know.

The most important thing now

is the sacrificial ceremony.

It's the most significant event

since our shop became the Imperial Commercial Firm.

We can't afford to make any mistakes.

Young Master, you've worked all night in the incense shop.

How about I make some ginseng soup for you

when I get back?

This...

This...

Who did this?

Did you see who did this?

Did you see

who did this?

Xu Zilu.

Ling Se.

You're really something.

[Big Liar]

[Despicable; Shameless; Nasty]

What happened

to make you so angry?

The dishes are getting cold.

I was screwed by Ling Se and Xu Zilu.

What...

did they do to you?

They... actually

dumped a bunch of garbage in front of my house.

I didn't

see that coming.

This must be Ling Se's idea.

As the saying goes, women are the most vicious.

I don't know where they

got that garbage.

The servants have been

cleaning until now,

but it still stinks.

They won't last long.

Your Highness,

do you have any plans?

How could I let my own men

suffer?

Don't worry.

I have my own plans.

Thank you, Your Highness.

If you need anything

in the future, Your Highness,

just give the order.

If I can get that from you,

it's worth all the effort I have invested in you.

Let's eat.

Enjoy yourselves.

Come on. You're almost there.

Officers, officers.

What...

can I do for you?

I've been ordered to shut down this place.

Why?

I don't know either.

Go!

Go find Se.

I'll stay here and watch this place.

Go!

Something bad happened!

Just now, a group of soldiers

rushed into the Joy Game Shop,

saying that we were deceiving customers for money

under the pretense of games

and wanted to shut down our shop!

We opened the shop

with an official license.

How could they do that?

I guess this was Prince Xian's way

of taking revenge for Wu Qi.

Darn Wu Qi.

Seriously?

He even had my shop shut down.

He even has a stake

in my shop.

It's all your fault.

You didn't even try to stop me yesterday.

I was impulsive.

Anyway, let's just endure it for now.

Let it be, as the Joy Game Shop is already closed.

We can't afford to mess with Prince Xian.

You'd better behave

and don't cause any more trouble these days.

Xu Zilu,

what's wrong with you?

Why are you so cautious and timid

when you're here?

And Prince Xian.

Isn't he just a prince?

Why does he always meddle in others' business?

Exactly.

He first separated

Wang Zhujue and Ping'er.

Now he has my shop closed.

Now, we're sworn enemies.

Sworn enemies.

We can't let that old man off easily.

Then,

what should we do?

Since Prince Xian has made his move,

we'll be targeted

whether we act or not.

The only way we can protect ourselves

is

to fight back.

Fight back.

Then, how do we fight back?

To...

throw trash at the gate of Prince Xian's mansion.

Xu Zilu!

Meili,

ignore him.

Let's go to Wang Zhujue

to discuss it.

Let's go.

I don't believe that Prince Xian

can have everything his way.

Exactly.

I'd give up my life

for Ping'er.

There's no way I'll let her

marry that old bastard!

Right?

Yes.

For Wang,

for our sister,

and for our shop.

Isn't he just a prince?

We're not afraid of him.

Right, Se.

Prince Xian has really gone too far.

Se, let me help too.

Okay!

Wang!

Ping'er?

Ping'er?

Good, you're all here.

Ping'er.

Why are you out?

Prince Xian has come again to force me to marry him.

My grandfather really couldn't bear it,

so he let me leave.

Your Lordship.

Your Lordship,

Prince Xian has sent a message

saying that he and Her Grace

have set a date for their marriage:

the eighth day of next month.

Yes.

My girl,

listen to me.

Go now.

Grandpa,

what did you say?

Go find

that rascal.

Go out of the city together

and leave here.

Find a place

where no one can find you,

and never come back!

I can't leave you here alone.

Don't worry about me.

My girl,

you are my beloved granddaughter, whom I raised.

I can't bear to see you

cry every day.

If you have made up your mind,

leave now.

Then...

What about Prince Xian?

Kid,

don't worry.

Even if the sky were to fall,

Grandpa is here for you.

Grandpa.

My granddaughter.

Ping'er,

since you're out,

how about this?

You go with Wang Zhujue first.

Go back to Linchun.

Leave Prince Xian to us.

Yes.

Yes.

Se,

calm down.

Let me finish.

I just got some news.

For years, Prince Xian

has been making illegal deals

with Beiyun State.

If we can

find evidence of Prince Xian's smuggling activities,

we can really

bring him down.

And I don't have to hide anymore.

Smuggling? Really?

That's a serious offense that could cost your life.

It's true.

Ling Se.

Stop leading everyone into trouble.

I'm not.

Didn't you hear what Ping'er said?

Prince Xian has been smuggling.

He has committed a crime.

As long as we can find evidence against him,

Ping'er and Wang Zhujue

will be free,

and my shop can be reopened.

It's not as simple

as you think.

Do you know

what he has been smuggling?

What?

Fire lances.

What are those?

A special firearm from Qing state.

Beiyun and Qing

are now at war.

The fire lances are the most important

military equipment of our state.

Prince Xian is, indeed, an old bastard.

Isn't smuggling guns

a form of indirectly

killing our fellow citizens?

Xu Zilu,

how did you come to

know this?

Prince Xian

was using

my Third Uncle's caravan to smuggle.

After my uncle found out about it,

he was killed by Prince Xian.

It was Prince Xian who killed him.

How could you hide such a big thing

from me?

Because I wanted to keep you out of danger.

Then how can you

face danger alone?

Xu Zilu, we've talked about it.

Come what may,

we'll work together and share weal and woe.

Are you trying to leave me out of this again?

Enough.

Enough.

It's not merely

a personal grudge.

The most important thing now

is to find evidence

of Prince Xian smuggling and colluding with the enemy.

-Yes. -Yes.

It's fine

if we know nothing about this.

Now that we know about it,

we must find a way to stop him.

We mustn't be afraid of

Prince Xian.

That's right.

He's just a prince.

He's nothing!

Exactly.

If we allow him

to continue smuggling munitions,

won't

all our fellow citizens suffer?

Yes!

Xu Zilu,

let us do this with you.

I promise.

I'll listen to you.

Looks like

I can't talk you out of it.

Okay.

We can take action about it,

but we must follow the plan.

I've just

got some news too.

Beiyun is in a state of emergency.

It's very likely

that they'll have another deal soon.

So, our target

this time

[Missing Person]

is him.

The foreman of the Third Master's Chamber of Commerce.

He is fat

and speaks with a strong accent.

But we've investigated him.

He is actually

a mole planted around the Third Master

by Prince Xian.

Ever since the Third Master

was killed by Prince Xian,

he has also disappeared without a trace.

So, we believe

that as long as we can find him

and keep an eye on him,

we will find evidence

of Prince Xian smuggling.

Fat

and speaks with a strong accent.

But Furong City is so big.

Where can we find him?

I'm good at finding people.

How about this?

Tomorrow,

we'll look for him in four areas:

the eastern, western, southern, and northern parts of the city.

See if

he has passed by some places.

Be careful, everyone.

Report back to me if you learn anything.

Ling Se.

Take it.

Especially you.

You're nagging like an old man.

I know.

I will protect myself.

Okay.

Let me take another look.

Well.

Your Highness,

we have received news from Beiyun.

They hope that we can

deliver the goods as soon as possible.

Otherwise,

they will withdraw

the 30,000 elite soldiers that were sent to reinforce us.

Give it to them.

I'll deal with them

once I've achieved my goals.

Yes.

Have the arrangements for Xu Zilu

been made?

I've given the potassium nitrate to Foreman Wang

and asked him to find a chance

to add it to the line incense for the sacrificial ceremony.

Good.

Let's see how he can fight against me now.

Why do they get to

go out to search for the foreman

while we're stuck here

overseeing the incense-making?

After all, my brother-in-law is an Imperial Merchant.

The sacrificial ceremony is coming.

If anything goes wrong

with the incense,

we'll all face execution.

So,

our mission

is more important.

It better be.

Good morning.

You've seen Ping'er now.

Look how happy you are.

Of course.

If you're going to keep grinning like that,

you might as well move out and stay at an inn.

I've found a lead.

How can you treat a hero like this?

What lead?

Greetings, Master and Madam.

Yesterday, inspired

by your prank on Xu Zilu,

I had the beggars search for that man.

I didn't expect it to be this effective.

Within a day,

they found

the whereabouts of the foreman.

What are we waiting for?

Hurry up. Let's go find him.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Why does this road

seem more and more familiar?

That is the place.

[Xu's Incense Shop]

Isn't this your incense shop?

Are you sure this is the right place?

One of my men

spotted him nearby

just moments ago.

Grind it carefully.

I'll take over when I'm back.

Make way.

Well, Miss Tao,

would you mind watching over this place for me?

I... I need to use the restroom.

Go ahead.

Okay.

Fine, I could use some exercise anyway.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

Go back to work.

Are you okay?

I'm fine. Just read your book.

What is this ingredient?

Why don't I remember that we need to use this

to make incense?

I'm sorry.

No.

He's that foreman!

Go after him!

I-I-It's him.

Let's go.

Let's go.

That foreman

put something in your incense!

Yes!

You stay here and watch.

We'll go after him.

You've done your job.

I've completed the task

that His Highness ordered.

Well done.

Tomorrow's sacrificial ceremony

will mark the end for Xu Zilu and the others.

His Highness said

that tomorrow's transaction with Beiyun at the dilapidated temple

on the eastern side of the city

must succeed; failure is not an option.

Let His Highness rest assured.

I will do my utmost

to carry out his orders.

Tao Meili,

you are really amazing.

We owe our thanks to Miss Tao

for discovering the tainted incense.

If

that incense had been used during the ceremony,

the consequences would have been catastrophic.

Of course.

Let's see

who dares to underestimate me in the future.

Yes.

Actually,

it's mostly my fault.

My ill-timed bathroom break

almost led to disaster.

But...

thanks to the leadership of

the beautiful, gorgeous, and fairy-like

Miss Tao,

we were able to avert this disaster.

She's simply

the modern female version of Di Renjie.

Awesome.

Tomorrow, the foreman

will conduct a trade with Beiyun

at the dilapidated temple on the eastern side of the city.

If we can catch them

and get

Prince Xian's secret letter,

we might be able to expose

his scheme to the world.

Let's

cheer for tomorrow's plans.

Okay.

For Xu's Shop!

For Ping'er!

For the people!

For the masses!

For Qing!

Let's do it!

Eunuch,

the line incense for the sacrificial ceremony

is all here.

Okay.

I'll take it with me.

Take care, Eunuch.

Let's go and get that foreman.

Let's prepare.

Young Master.

Why aren't they here yet?

Be patient.

The information should be correct.

They're coming.

This is the place.

Only three people?

That's easy.

Later, follow my instructions.

I'll distract them first,

and then, you circle behind and surround them.

No, that's too risky.

I've got a plan for it.

Be careful.

-Let’s go. -Okay.

Here.

How long do we have to wait?

Yeah.

When will they come?

One.

Two.

Three.

They all

look fierce.

They definitely can't be someone good.

Ling Shuo.

Did you see them?

Yes. Yes.

Which one is in charge?

Come out!

I am.

May I help you, miss?

I planted these trees.

I made this road.

If you want to use this road,

you must pay a toll.

Toll?

We always take this route.

Why is there a toll now?

Because you've met

me!

My eyes!

Don't move!

Fuding, keep an eye on them.

Okay!

I'll kill anyone who moves!

How is it, Xu Zilu?

We've caught them.

Should we just wait for

the envoys from Beiyun State to come?

Why do I have a feeling this was too easy?

Don't you find it strange too?

No.

It's easy because

I have chili pepper.

Fuding, keep an eye on them!

Stop!

Don't get up!

What is this?

Oh no.

It's a signal bomb!

Stop!

Let's go!

Go!

Let's go after them!

Stop!

Why do you flee at the sight of me?

Stop!

Why are you chasing me?

Why are you running?

You're chasing me, leaving me no choice but to run!

Stop running!

Stop chasing me!

Stop chasing me!

The goods are fine.

Boss Wu,

be careful.

Xu Zilu and the others

won't find me out, right?

Don't worry.

His Highness has a brilliant plan.

They are

still chasing Foreman Wang.

What a feint!

His Highness is so wise.

But how did His Highness find out

Xu Zilu's plan?

That foreman

put something in your incense.

Yes!

You stay here and watch.

We'll go after them.

You have done your job.

Idiot.

See the men you used.

He didn't even know he was being followed.

Please forgive me, Your Highness.

I'll get rid of Foreman Wang now.

Wait.

Let them go after him first.

They will not discover that I have already replaced the goods

until they catch up with him.

Let's take our time

to enjoy the good show.

Your Highness is wise.

Xu Zilu,

do you really think

you're one step ahead of me?

So childish.

Where do you think you can run?

Run if you dare!

I have no grudge against you.

You... You chased me and detained my workers.

I'm going to report this to the police!

You still dare to report it?

Help me up!

When we find the secret letter,

we'll send you to the police!

Hand over the secret letter.

Search me.

I don't have it.

Go!

Hurry up!

Hurry up!

Go!

Get down!

How is it?

I've asked.

None of them are from Beiyun.

Oh no.

You're Xu Zilu?

Yes.

What's the matter?

Arrest him!

Wait.

You've got the wrong person.

They are the ones you should arrest.

The Ministry of Justice has issued an order.

There is something wrong with the incense

used in the sacrificial ceremony.

So we need to arrest Xu Zilu

and bring him back for interrogation.

It must be a misunderstanding.

Have you made a mistake?

No matter what the truth is,

Xu Zilu, the man in charge,

must be put into prison for interrogation.

No.

You can't arrest him.

This is not up to you.

Let go of him!

Fine.

I'll go back with you.

Zilu.

It's okay.

Wait for me.

I'll find a way.

You must protect yourself.

Got it?

Take him away.

Yes.

Let's go.

Don't touch her!

Go!

Hurry up!

Wang.

Wang.

Hurry back and take Ping'er away.

Go as far away as you can.

-Okay. -Hurry.

Wang.

You

come back so early.

Your Grace, have you heard

the news from the palace?

The incense used in the sacrificial ceremony

exploded.

Now, Xu Zilu

is as well dead.

How is that possible?

Yesterday...

This is the end of this matter.

Ping'er,

you've had your fun.

It's time to go back with me.

I can't go back with you.

I didn't mean

to make things difficult for you on purpose.

But you should know

that no matter how long you stay,

the result will be the same,

right?

Now, the Xu family

has such a big event.

I have something to tell Se.

I have something to discuss with her.

Please go back first, Your Highness.

I'll go back home tomorrow.

I know what you're thinking.

Ping'er.

At this point,

where can you escape to?

Who else

can take you away?

If you don't want me

to make things difficult for your grandpa,

just listen to me, okay?

Okay.

But please

let me stay here a little longer.

Okay.

I'll grant your wish

to have a proper goodbye to him.

Ping'er.

Pack up and come with me.

Wang,

are you alright?

Yes.

Where do you want to go?

Why is he here?

Ping'er won't

go with you today.

Ping'er.

Now that you've seen him,

we should go back.

You wish!

Ping'er, don't be afraid.

Even if I were to die today,

I wouldn't let you take Ping'er away.

Wang Zhujue, don't be so arrogant.

Later,

you will cry and beg me.

I beg you?

Nonsense!

Bring him over!

On your knees!

Look.

What did I say?

Dad!

Jue! Don't come over!

-Dad! -Don't move!

Don't come over!

Let him go!

On what grounds can you arrest my father?

Because... he is a primary suspect

in colluding with

the merchant, Xu Zilu.

Nonsense!

My father is clean.

How is that possible?

I said he is,

and then he is.

I'll kill you!

Wang.

Jue!

Kill me first if you want to kill him!

Out of my way!

-Ping'er. -Wang.

Ping'er.

This is all part of your trap.

Isn't it you who are

determined to challenge me?

You are so despicable!

I've warned you a long time ago.

It's you who are dreaming of taking down the bear.

You're overestimating yourselves.

Now, everyone's life

is in my hands.

Wang!

Ping'er.

I'll give you one last chance.

Will you marry me or not?

Fine.

I'll marry you,

but you have to

let my friends go.

As long as

even one of my friends is hurt,

I will never let you go, even when I'm dead.

Ping'er!

Wang Zhujue.

Okay.

I'll comply with all of your wishes.

Our wedding is near anyway.

You can

stay at my mansion now.

As for the Marquis,

I'll tell him about it in person later.

Take Her Highness back.

Yes! Take him away!

Go!

Father.

Don't worry.

I'm fine, Jue.

Move.

Wang.

I'll leave Wang Zhujue

in your care.

Ping'er!

Wang.

Wang.

Ping'er!

Wang.