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[Better Halves]

[Episode 5]

[Weiyuan Escort Agency]

After what happened today,

I've come to
understand Luan'er's character.

Regarding your marriage...

Madam, it's not what you think.

I was out of my mind today

and hired someone to pose as a robber,

just to gain your approval.

But somehow,

my plan backfired

and nearly cost you
and Shaoheng your lives.

I know I've betrayed your trust.

I dare not mention
my marriage to Shaoheng anymore

I only ask for your forgiveness, Madam.

Come.

Luan'er, don't talk nonsense.

Those assassins today were ruthless.

They nearly took your life.

How could they possibly be hired by you?

Those four who escaped

were probably hired by her,

but those who tried
to kill us mother and son

have absolutely nothing to do with her.

Madam.

Shaoheng.

You insisted I go burn incense,

and things were strange all along the way.

I bet you had a hand in this too.

-Mother, I…
-Your mother is not old.

Luan'er is injured now,

and in the future,

she probably can't
carry water or brew tea.

I think we might as well
close the teahouse.

Mother, how can you say such things?

Luan'er was injured trying to save you...

This is all my own fault.

I blame no one else.

Please don't worry, Madam.

My son may be a bit of a scoundrel,

but he still has some conscience.

In the future,

if he dares to mistreat you,

I'll beat him for you.

Mother, you've agreed!

Hurry up and prepare the room.

Oh right, remember to find Shi Fa'ke.

You children,

conspiring together on such a rotten plan,

all just to get married, right?

Now everything is settled,

so the wedding

should be arranged as soon as possible.

Thank you, Mother.

I'll go prepare right away.

Let's go.

Let go.

You're so clumsy.

I'll take care of Luan'er.

You go handle the important matters.

Lu, I...

I'm sorry.

Did I hurt you?

I don't know how to repay your kindness.

You already know?

If you want me to know, I'll know.

If you don't want me to know,

I'll pretend not to know.

But your kindness

will always remain in my heart.

I don't want to bestow favors.

It's better if you forget.

Anyway, you still have
one thing to promise me.

I...

Hey, you two,

could you stop being all lovey-dovey here?

For saving your life,

you should repay him
by becoming his bride.

Qi Shaoheng, stop talking nonsense.

Miss Shi,

how am I talking nonsense?

You two, I'm getting married.

Doesn't it feel like a dream?

Miss Shi, shall I pinch you

so you can feel it's real?

No need.

It's fortunate that this incident

has led to your marriage with Luan'er,

which is truly a cause for celebration.

However, Lu,

didn't you just hire
some porters to put on an act?

Why would they try
to harm us in broad daylight?

The Qi family runs an escort agency,

so they're bound to have some enemies,

which isn't surprising.

I suppose so.

Anyway,

your marriage is settled now.

Mrs. Qi is very magnanimous,

not blaming us

and even approving your marriage.

Of course.

Thanks to Luan'er
who sacrificed herself to save my mother.

Of course, of course.

Miss Shi's brilliant plan

deserves a lot of credit too.

Don't mention it.

I'll never dare think of

such a terrible idea again.

Congratulations, Mr. Qi.

Your luck is indeed excellent.

I see yours isn't bad either.

You...

Then I'll trouble you, Miss Shi,

to arrange my wedding as soon as possible

with all the proper
betrothal gifts and ceremonies.

Farewell.

Wait, Mr. Qi.

I have a favor to ask of you.

Our family

has never robbed
your family's silver or valuables.

My parents are
still wrongfully imprisoned.

I know you're a victim,

and so are my parents.

Therefore,

I beg you to go to the Military
Headquarters and tell the truth,

so my parents can be released soon.

It's the right thing to do.

Those villains today

are likely our family's true enemies.

Miss Shi, you're honest and kind,

and I've also heard
about Ms. Tao's character.

I'll go to the Military Headquarters
right now to plead your case,

and clear your family's name.

Thank you, Mr. Qi.

I'll go get the Information Card
and Betrothal Letter for stamping now.

Lu, aren't you going?

Mind your own business.

[Passment Waiting Letter]

Ms. Deng,

aren't you curious about

how I successfully arranged
Qi Shaoheng's match?

I don't care how you did it.

I merely kept you
here out of old friendship,

letting you idle away
at the Official Matchmaking Agency.

From now on,

the Agency won't assign
you any more matchmaking cases.

Ms. Deng, you call this old friendship?

Don't call me Ms. Deng.

Call me Chief Matchmaker Deng.

I am now the Chief Matchmaker
of the Official Matchmaking Agency.

I understand.

If the Agency
won't assign me cases, so be it.

That won't stop me.

Master.

Master, as you instructed,

I've brought it for Miss Shi.

Master.

I have good news and bad news,

which would you like to hear first?

Would you prefer to speak now,

or never speak again?

Which do you choose?

The good news is,

the Ms. Tao and the Shi father
and son will soon be released from prison.

The bad news is that one

says he's being
pressured to marry by court officials,

and has no mood to paint.

He ordered you
to keep an eye on Marquis Wu'an,

saying that the Marquis

will definitely make his move
through the Official Matchmaking Agency.

This good news is indeed good news,

but the bad news isn't really that bad.

I'll keep a close watch
on the Official Matchmaking Agency.

[A perfect match]

Lu.

Fa'ke.

[A perfect match]

Look what I bought for you.

Lu, you need to rest well.

Fa'ke, are you facing some trouble again?

Lu.

I have good news,

and bad news.

Which one do you want to hear first?

Whichever you want to tell first,

that's what I want to hear first.

[A perfect match]

Lu.

When my family isn't around,

I've met someone like you

who's been so kind to me.

When my parents return,

I'll definitely tell them

about becoming sworn siblings.

I already have a sworn brother,

and don't want another sister.

You don't?

I understand. I'm quite troublesome,

always causing problems

and dragging others into my mess.

Let me remind you

about my hobbies and such.

I remember,

helping others
and joining in the excitement.

Lu, look,

[Information Card]

the good news is that

Ms. Deng didn't even look

before stamping the Information Card.

The bad news is also that

Ms. Deng didn't even look

before stamping the Information Card.

So what's the problem?

I've only just realized

I've always felt close to her,

but she doesn't feel close to me.

I suspect she has ulterior motives

and different intentions,

which is why she agreed so readily.

Do you trust me?

Of course I do.

Then go ahead and be the matchmaker.

I'll keep an eye on
Marriage Broker Deng's every move

for you.

Really?

Won't it interfere
with your important matters?

Of course not,

your business is my business.

Lu,

what exactly are your important matters?

Eating, drinking,
having fun, and helping others.

Never mind.
Tell me when you're ready to talk about it.

I'm coming too.

Lu, you should get some rest.

You don't need to accompany me.

This is another
one of my important matters.

Accompanying me?

Watching the fun.

What's wrong with me?

What am I thinking about?

My face must be
as red as a baboon's bottom.

It's all Qi Shaoheng's fault,

talking nonsense
about pledging myself to him.

I've already given my heart to someone.

Lu and I are just good friends,

I mustn't have these stray thoughts.

[Weiyuan Escort Agency]

[Information Card]

The only daughter of the Liu family

was born in the Liu residence
in West City of the capital,

named Luan'er,

now 18 years old,

her mother deceased...

That's enough.

Stop reading for now.

Mrs. Qi,

are you changing your mind,

or have I done something wrong?

Mother, why did you stop her reading?

Miss Shi, it's nothing,

but there is one thing
you must help me with.

Madam, please tell me,

if it's within my power,

I will fulfill your wish.

After exchanging Information Cards
at the Official Matchmaking Agency,

how soon can the wedding take place?

After exchanging
Information Cards and Betrothal Letter,

both families review the Rite Letter,

prepare the dowry,
select an auspicious date,

then the wedding can proceed.

An auspicious date...

Tomorrow is extremely auspicious.

I've had the betrothal
gift list prepared for years,

take it with you today,

exchange the gifts at noon tomorrow,

and the wedding can take place by evening.

Tomorrow?

So quickly?

Is that not allowed
by the Matchmaking Agency?

It's not that,

it's just a matter
of getting some official stamps,

but the wedding preparations...

I've been preparing

the betrothal gifts for over ten years.

Everything for the wedding is ready,

and all the gifts are prepared.

Just go to the bride's family,

collect the dowry
and the wedding can proceed.

I don't want to

delay the marriage even for one more day.

Here.

The dowry just needs
to meet basic customs.

I have no other requirements.

Go on, go on.

Well, Mrs. Qi.

I... I...

Fa'ke.

Since Mrs. Qi has made up her mind,

let's go to the tea pavilion first

and speak with the Liu father
and daughter.

Go quickly.

Go ahead.

Hurry along.

[List of betrothal gifts]

This marriage is consensual
on both sides, everything is fine.

The only issue is that the wedding
is happening rather quickly.

[List of betrothal gifts]

Are you both willing to proceed?

Luan'er and Mr. Qi
are in love with each other,

so I'm certainly willing.

Then let's check the dowry.

Just a moment.

Miss Shi,

this is all my savings.

This...

Don't you have
any property deeds or something?

She is your only daughter after all.

You should include them in the dowry

to save face at least.

A few years ago,
it was raining and the road was slippery,

I broke my leg while pushing a cart.

I didn't want to get treatment,

but Luan'er insisted
on using all our savings

to treat my leg.

I...

Father.

It's all my fault for being useless.

The bride price is so generous,

yet I have no dowry
to give her a grand wedding.

Father.

When you were ill,
it was only right to do everything to heal you.

I only feel gratitude toward you,

how could I ever think you're useless?

How should I write the Rite Letter then?

The Rite Letter
should be written truthfully.

Don't forget

Mrs. Qi hates nothing more

than people being dishonest.

But Mrs. Qi dislikes
impropriety even more.

A whole set of betrothal gifts
in exchange for just seven taels of dowry...

To have her approval

is already more than enough for me.

I don't want to make up any lies

to deceive her anymore.

Please, Miss Shi, write it as it is.

My family's situation
is what it is, no need to change that,

and you needn't cover up for me.

I have no dowry,

nor do I ask for any betrothal
gifts from the Qi family.

I only seek someone
who truly understands and cherishes me.

[Shi's Ancestral Hall]

[No.1 Matchmaker in the World]

Lu really fixed it for me.

[No.1 Matchmaker in the World]

Ancestors, I climbed
over the wall to get in here,

please help me out.

The Qi family is extremely wealthy.

[List of betrothal gifts]

They gave me a gift
list longer than I am tall.

[The Memorial Tablet
of My Father, Shi Mingyi]
[The Memorial tablet of Shi Zhongyi]

But Luan'er's family

only has a small pouch
with seven taels of silver.

Forget about being equally matched,

they're not even
close to being compatible.

But Luan'er is a good girl.

When exchanging the gift lists,

how can I

[The Memorial Tablet
of My Father, Shi Mingyi]
[The Memorial tablet of Shi Zhongyi]

preserve the Qi family's dignity

while ensuring Luan'er

won't lose face in her new family,

and help make this good match happen?

Fa'ke.

[The Memorial Tablet
of My Father, Shi Mingyi]
[The Memorial tablet of Shi Zhongyi]

Lu, why are you here?

I brought food specially for you

and your ancestors.

Lu, let me ask you,

if you also liked a girl

who was poor like Luan'er,

with no dowry,

what would you do?

I care about the person,

what does her dowry
or family background have to do with it?

Besides, if you truly like someone

and he can't afford a betrothal gift,

would you still marry him?

Yes, I promised that little boy

that as long as he appears,

with or without a dowry,

I will honor our agreement from years ago.

♪ Fate is holding the thread in my hand ♪

I only ask for someone devoted to me.

Whether he has betrothal gifts or not,

♪ If you appear in dreams once again ♪

I will never leave his side.

Well, that settles it then.

That's what I think,

♪ I am willing to be led by you ♪

but a woman without a penny to her name

could be crushed by gossip and rumors.

Besides, Mrs. Qi has already
agreed to let her into the family,

♪ My heart will never change ♪

with only one requirement:

that proper etiquette must be observed.

♪ Can't untangle it,
yet I sink into longing ♪

It's just like these pastries.

I buy them for you,

♪ Can't tell if it's bitter or sweet ♪

watching you enjoy them

makes me happy.

Would I ask for your money in return?

♪ For a lifetime ♪

You gave me pastries.

♪ A bond of hearts ♪

I make you happy.

♪ Tying a bond of earthly joy,
where love blooms and the moon is full ♪

I understand now.

Luan'er doesn't need betrothal gifts,

and Qi Shaoheng doesn't need a dowry.

We can change the exchange of gifts

♪ The poem continues
in rich ink and flowing script ♪

into something of equal value.

The most equal
and honest thing in this world

is the human heart.

♪ Even zithers
stir the strings of the heart ♪

A heart that truly loves,

exchanged for a pure
and loving heart in return,

♪ Silken threads of love,
feelings intertwined ♪

is the best match of equal standing.

♪ Forming a bond of hearts ♪

♪ Even if mulberry fields ♪

♪ Turn to seas ♪

♪ My heart will never change ♪

Fa'ke, you are indeed clever

and incredibly insightful.

Fa'ke.

Fa'ke.

Where are you?

My parents are back.

Lu, you should go now,

I'll come to you later.

Is she in there?

Let's go check.

[Hechang Pavilion]

Fa'ke.

Mom, Dad.

Fa'ke.

My precious daughter.

Mother.

You're back.

My darling daughter.

Come, let me have a good look at you.

My dear child.

I feel like you've
gotten thinner, or maybe

taller?

Really?

Father, don't tell such obvious lies.

What obvious lies?

Fa'ke hasn't lost weight or grown taller.

She's simply become more beautiful.

Xianxian is right.

Fa'ke has become even more adorable.

Mother.

Master, I've received new information.

Marquis Wu'an's steward
just visited the Military Headquarters,

met with Li Ang,

and then went to
the Official Matchmaking Agency,

apparently coercing
Marriage Broker Deng to do something.

Li Ang again.

I suppose Marquis Wu'an must be giving up

on hunting down Qi Shaoheng,

and turning to Li Ang as his new target.

Seems there will be new developments soon.

Master, you're so wise.

Continue gathering information,

report back immediately
if you learn anything new.

Yes.

I'll keep a close eye
on the Official Matchmaking Agency.

You clearly just want
to keep an eye on Miss Shi,

not the Official Matchmaking Agency.

What did you say?

Nothing.

[Shi's Ancestral Hall]

[Etiquette and Morality]

[No.1 Matchmaker in the World]

Mother, now that
the Military Headquarters has released you

will you be able to return
to the Official Matchmaking Agency tomorrow?

[Passment Waiting Letter]

This is a Passment Waiting Letter.

Once Ms. Tao signs it,
she won't have to remain in jail.

However, until the case is resolved

she must remain in the capital

and is forbidden to flee.

If there are any new leads in the future

she must come to the Military Headquarters
at any time to cooperate with the investigation.

We are innocent!

Sir, it's one thing
that you won't clear our names,

but you're also
detaining us in the capital.

How is my wife supposed to return
to the Official Matchmaking Agency?

Let me tell you.

We cannot sign this document.

Clear your names?

You'll only be cleared
when the investigation is complete.

As for when that will be,

I'm afraid I don't know.

You don't have
to sign if you don't want to.

Then you can rot in jail.

Just a moment, General.

I'll sign it.

Dear.

You can't be so foolish.

If you sign this document,

you'll be considered a suspect.

Your position as
Chief Matchmaker would be...

My dear,

our three children at home

are all waiting for us to return.

Especially Fa'ke,

she's been out there
for so long, a young girl all alone,

I'm truly worried about her.

Dear.

Fa'ke, I just returned home

and want to rest for a few days,

so I won't be going
to the Official Matchmaking Agency for now.

But I really didn't expect

that you would keep
the ancestral hall in such good condition.

Yes.

I'm truly pleased.

I thought

the ancestral hall might have been

ruined by those people.

This is really nice.

Mother, it's just what I should do.

You said

I'm the heir to
the No.1 matchmaker in the world.

Oh, Mother, look.

When did Kexian bring these pastries?

Speaking of which, we three siblings

have been imposing
on the He family for days now,

we really should thank them properly.

No.

Lu has been keeping me company.

But how should I tell them this?

Never mind.
I'll find a chance to invite him over

and thank him in person.

Qi Shaoheng?

[Wedding Letter]

Yes, Mother.

I've arranged
Qi Shaoheng's marriage match,

asked him to speak
for you at the Military Headquarters,

and now it's time
for the formal engagement gifts.

You've done well.

I'm proud of you.

Mother.

You should rest well.

Before you return
to the Official Matchmaking Agency,

I'll do a good job as a matchmaker,

and won't tarnish your reputation.

All of you, please leave first.

I need to speak with Fa'ke alone.

Alright.

Let's go.

[No.1 Matchmaker in the World]

Come on.

You too, all of you out.

[Shi's Ancestral Hall]

Xianxian.

These pastries
aren't from the He's Bakery.

Not from the He's Bakery?

So that means

someone from outside
has been to our home recently.

Yes.

Who could it be?

Who indeed?

Fa'ke.

I won't be going to
the Official Matchmaking Agency anymore.

From now on,

this ancestral hall and the reputation
of the No.1 matchmaker in the world

will be entrusted to you.

Mother, why is that?

I've already signed a guarantee

that I won't be involved in
the Official Matchmaking Agency's affairs for now.

But don't worry,

whatever you do,

I'll always support you.

Mother.

Come, open it and see.

Mother, what's this?

I originally wanted to wait until you

inherited the title
of No.1 matchmaker in the world

before passing

this ceremonial robe on to you,

but perhaps now is that time.

Wear this robe

and officiate Qi Shaoheng's wedding.

Mother.

I won't let you down, I promise.

Beautiful! It's really beautiful!

Isn't it beautiful?

Applause!

Lu.

Lu.

Fa'ke, you look really beautiful today.

Really?

Thank you, Lu.

My mother has returned.

I'd like to invite you to my home

and introduce you to my family.

Really?

You saved my life.

About what happened
at the Military Headquarters,

I plan to tell them about it too.

I also want to say...

So that's what this is about.

I understand.

It's better not to let too many people
know about the Military Headquarters incident.

Lu, let me ask you once more,

do you really not
want to become sworn siblings with me?

I don't want to.

I'll pretend you never said that,

and I never heard it.

What did I say wrong?

What's the matter?

Your two brothers are here.

Oh no, my brothers have bad tempers.

You've trespassed into my family's
backyard in broad daylight.

They won't listen to any explanation.

Go away, quickly!

Who are you?

[Hechang Pavilion]

I am Lu Chi, your next-door neighbor.

I came over to offer some help.

Climbing over the wall to help?

That's hardly necessary.

Fa'ke, how do you know
this suspicious character?

Xianxian, are you scolding me?

Fa'ke, I'm not scolding you,

I'm scolding him.

This guy looks so sneaky,

obviously up to no good.

How do you know he's not a good person?

When you weren't around,

he helped me repair the ancestral hall,

arranged Qi Shaoheng's wedding,

and rescued me from bad people.

Look at his wounds before you speak!

You got out of prison
but still have to follow rules,

can't help with anything,

and I'm left handling
family matters all alone.

Fa'ke,

your two brothers had no choice,

they didn't mean to.

Did you hear that? Did you hear that?

Lu is still speaking up for you.

It's all Xianxian's fault.

It's all Chongshan's fault.

Chongshan's fault.

I'll let you off today.

Lu, I'm going to the He family now.

Please go to Xibao
Pavilion to invite Ms. Li.

Let's meet at Qi Shaoheng's doorstep.

I can invite Ms. Li too.

Chongshan.

Go to the He family
and bring Ketian to support us.

Alright, I'll go to
the He family right away.

Let's go.

Lu.

Lu.

We have a door.

You can use that instead.

You two are so...

Okay.

Let go.

[Hechang Pavilion]

[Weiyuan Escort Agency]

[Happy]

[Weiyuan Escort Agency]

Hurry up,

let's go.

Look, look!

So impressive!

For Chongshan's sake,

I've arranged everything for you,

so don't embarrass Aunt Tao.

Of course I won't,

I always knew you were the best.

Thank you.

Ladies and gentlemen,

Miss Luan'er has
specially invited He's Bakery

to distribute wedding candies and cakes.

Please feel free
to invite your friends and family

to share in the Qi family's joy.

Fa'ke, didn't you ask me to come here?

How did it become Miss Liu's idea?

What are you up to now?

Well, for a wedding celebration,

the more people, the merrier.

Kexian.

I'm inviting you on behalf of Luan'er.

Your family's wedding candies and cakes

are the best in the capital.

Anyone who gets married

can receive
your exclusive customized treats.

Such an honor indeed.

Remember what I told you earlier.

Just tell everyone that these

are gifts from the bride Liu Luan'er.

After everyone tastes them,
they should praise her generously.

Alright, I'll do as you say.

Kexian, you don't even
ask why before following her orders.

Whatever Fa'ke tells
you to do, you just do it.

Do you have any idea
how much this deal is worth?

Yet you only charged her 20 taels.

If this continues,

our family business will eventually

be bled dry by Fa'ke.

Ketian.

I've already given you
Chongshan to look after the accounts,

what more do you want?

Chongshan volunteered
to help me with the accounts.

[He's Bakery]

Ketian, money isn't as important as Fa'ke.

Whatever she asks me to do, I'll do it.

She must have her reasons,

so why ask so many questions?

Which ones would you like?

Liu Luan'er, the new
bride of the Qi family,

is treating everyone to pastries.

Come, there's enough for everyone.

Liu Luan'er, I know her.

She's a very gentle girl.

I hope you'll put
in a good word for her later.

Of course.

-Don’t push.
-Everyone has it.

Take it easy, there's plenty for everyone.

Lu.

Pan'er, you're finally here.

I have another favor to ask you.

What is it?

When Mrs. Qi comes out,

please praise Liu Luan'er for me,

and compliment Mrs. Qi as well.

Make sure to keep her in good spirits

so she feels respected.

Miss Shi, don't worry.

I'll do my absolute best.

Come here.

Um, Pan'er,

now that my parents have returned,

if Lu runs a tab at your Xibao Pavilion

and can't pay it off,

please don't give him a hard time.

Come to me instead,
and I'll cover it for him.

Miss Shi,

your eldest brother often helps me

at Xibao Pavilion when he's free.

I'm more than happy to help you.

There's no need
for formalities between us.

Who's talking about me behind my back?

That's not what a gentleman would do.

[Weiyuan Escort Agency]

I don't know why

they brought an outsider here.

Though who the real
outsider is remains to be seen.

This...

This...

What's happening?

Why haven't you left to fetch the bride?

I am Shi Fa'ke, marriage broker
from the Official Matchmaking Agency.

I've come to the Qi residence today

to deliver a message from Miss Liu.

She's returning all the betrothal gifts.

She won't keep a single penny.

Well, returning it?

Why?

Does Luan'er think
the betrothal gifts are too few?

If she has any other requests,

I'll agree to them.

I...

Don't worry, Madam.
Let me explain everything.

Luan'er said

she only wants one gift.

If she receives this gift,

she'll forgo
all the other expensive gifts.

Miss Shi, what does Luan'er want?

I'll get it for her right away.

She wants something else?

Could it be that
Luan'er looks down on my foolish son

and is doing this on purpose?

Luan'er said

she only wants Mr. Qi's sincere heart.

Then she'll pledge
to stay with him until old age.

I knew it!

Liu Luan'er

is definitely
a pure-hearted and kind girl.

How could she
be greedy for betrothal gifts?

So she only wants
the young master's sincere heart.

I have nothing but sincerity to offer.

I've prepared the gift list.

If Mr. Qi sincerely
wishes to marry Miss Liu,

just put your fingerprint on it.

Then the gift will be complete.

Alright.

Miss Shi, are you joking?

If sincerity is the gift,
what will she offer in return?

Indeed,

if a man offers his sincere heart,

what gift should the woman give in return

that would be worthy?

[Dowry List]

Luan'er said,

one sincere heart,

a lifetime of kindness,

and eternal faithfulness.

She's willing to entrust her life to him,

to share glory and shame,
life and death with Mr. Qi,

and never change her mind.

Heavens!

Mrs. Qi is already a kind
and compassionate person,

so she deserves such a devoted
and kind daughter-in-law.

To have a daughter-in-law who doesn't
covet the Qi family's wealth and status

is truly a great blessing
for the Qi family.

Don't you all agree?

Yes, indeed.

Mrs. Qi is such
a kind and compassionate person.

She'll surely be delighted
with such a fine daughter-in-law.

Congratulations to Mrs. Qi on gaining
such a wonderful daughter-in-law.

Congratulations on
your new daughter-in-law, Mrs. Qi.

Congratulations on
this blessed union, Mrs. Qi.

Thank you, thank you all.

As all our neighbors have said,

my son and Luan'er
are truly a match made in heaven.

My son, what are you waiting for?

Hurry and bring
Luan'er home as your bride.

I'll be waiting here
to welcome
the new bride into the Qi family.

Great!

Go quickly now.

Congratulations!

[Shaoheng, the son of Qi family, is
willing to marry Liu's daughter, Luan'er]

[Tea]

♪ A girl unmatched beneath the sky ♪

♪ A flawless jade, that gentle guy ♪

♪ Who is it, too shy to speak ♪

The groom Qi Shaoheng
welcomes his bride Liu Luan'er.

♪ Blushing cheeks in crimson streak ♪

Get on the sedan.

♪ A tangled heart in disarray ♪

♪ Whose thoughts are drifting far away ♪

♪ Though skies are wide
and scenes divine ♪

♪ This heart is bound ♪

♪ Trapped like windswept cliffs above ♪

♪ Better to face it all with love ♪

♪ And find no regret ♪

Luan'er, I've come for you.

♪ Enough ♪

♪ Look, the peach blossoms bloom so fair ♪

♪ Youth in ribbons, fragrant hair ♪

♪ Without knowing,
something grows inside ♪

♪ Some fates don't need ♪

♪ A red thread's tie ♪

How wonderful!
True lovers are finally united.

♪ Nor matchmaker's elaborate lie ♪

Miss Shi, you made this happen.

♪ Those stray words of love so raw ♪

♪ May lack refinement ♪

♪ When true hearts meet,
the rough turns sweet ♪

♪ Some debts of kindness we can't repay ♪

♪ No deed to earn, no words to say ♪

♪ So giving one's heart is the only way ♪

[Weiyuan Escort Agency]

[Loyalty comes first]

The ceremony is complete.

Wait.

Luan'er and I wish
to bow to one more person.

Traditionally, wedding ceremonies
have only three bows,

who else do you want to bow to?

We want to bow to you

for your courage in facing
difficulties and defying conventions.

Miss Shi,

you now truly live up to

these words of wisdom,

"Be an honest matchmaker
and achieve matchmaking with honesty."

Do I truly deserve it?

After many twists
and turns in matchmaking,

how could it succeed without sincerity?

♪ It seems every time I meet you ♪

Not deceiving heaven,
earth, or conscience,

how could it succeed without trust?

♪ Misfortune turns to peace anew ♪

Indeed,

though Miss Shi is young,

♪ And in my memories I trace ♪

she has the integrity
and demeanor of Chief Matchmaker Tao.

♪ The knots you gently did unlace ♪

This No.1 matchmaker in the world,

♪ I thought it was mystery ♪

even if she doesn't
deserve the title today,

she will certainly earn it in the future.

♪ But fate had long written our story ♪

Great!

♪ Though we still
pretend to tread carefully ♪

♪ In this chaotic world, because of you ♪

♪ It's filled with wonder ♪

♪ Only you make me unafraid to give ♪

♪ A vow of life and death to live ♪

♪ I'll promise you verses ♪

♪ And all I want you in return ♪

[Security]

♪ Who cares
who the martial legends may be too? ♪

Lu... Lu... What was his name again?

-Lu Yi.
-Fa'ke.

Fa'ke.

Mr. He has had too much to drink.

Take him home.

Yes.

Fa'ke.

Let's go, Mr. He.

Don't pull me.

Stop it.

Hey,

tell Fa'ke to come over here,

I'll wait for her over there.

Fa'ke.

Well, well, Lu,

drinking in secret here.

Where's Kexian?

He asked me to meet him here,

but he's nowhere to be seen.

Fa'ke, you've had too much to drink.

Lu, do you know,

everyone's been praising me,

saying that in the future,

I'll deserve
the title of No.1 matchmaker in the world.

I'm too happy about it,

how could I possibly refuse?

Fa'ke.

You look beautiful tonight.

Really?

No, no, you don't need to help me,

I can stand steady.

Lu, look,

isn't my outfit pretty?

My mother gave it to me.

From now on,

I'll be the pillar of the Shi family.

You're happy now.

Of course I'm happy,

I've never been this happy before.

Even happier than
when I bought Mr. Lin Yuan's painting.

I never knew being a good marriage broker

could bring such joy.

Why didn't I realize it before?

I've wasted so much time

and missed
so many matchmaking opportunities.

Lu, cheers!

Come on.

Fa'ke, this...

I've made up my mind.

From today on,

I'm going to be a good marriage broker,

the pillar of the Shi family,

helping all lovers be together

and find happiness.

Lu, come, have a drink too.

If I drink, will you behave yourself?

♪ Fate is holding the thread in my hand ♪

♪ If you appear in dreams once again ♪

Fa'ke.

♪ I am willing to be led by you ♪

♪ My heart will never change ♪

Lu.

Let me ask you something.

♪ Can't untangle it,
yet I sink into longing ♪

Pan'er is always so willing to help you.

♪ Can't tell if it's bitter or sweet ♪

Does she like you?

♪ For a lifetime ♪

♪ A bond of hearts ♪

♪ Tying a bond of earthly joy,
where love blooms and the moon is full ♪

She wouldn't like me.

Why not?

♪ The poem continues
in rich ink and flowing script ♪

Because...

♪ Even zithers
stir the strings of the heart ♪

I'm her boss.

♪ Silken threads of love,
feelings intertwined ♪

You... you...

you're the owner of Xibao Pavilion!

♪ Forming a bond of hearts ♪

♪ Hold our hands ♪

♪ Not letting go ♪

Oh my god.

♪ Forever ♪

My neighbor is a wealthy man!

♪ Let spring breeze ease my longing ♪

Lu, you're so rich.

♪ I'd trade immortality
to see you each year ♪

How can I ever repay you?

♪ Hand in hand,
we watch the stars unfold ♪

Fa'ke, you're drunk.

♪ Silken threads of love,
feelings intertwined ♪

I've never wanted money from you.

You may not want it, but I sure do.

♪ Forming a bond of hearts ♪

♪ Even if mulberry fields ♪

Today,

♪ Turn to seas ♪

no one can stop me.

♪ My heart will never change ♪

I want to share
in the good fortune of this wealthy man.