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Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:01:36,520 --> 00:01:39,440 EPISODE 8 2 00:01:51,800 --> 00:01:53,080 Masters. 3 00:01:53,160 --> 00:01:55,840 Our Madam urged us to bring you the books, 4 00:01:55,920 --> 00:01:57,840 lest we hinder your studies. 5 00:01:57,920 --> 00:01:59,760 She also said that academic studies 6 00:01:59,840 --> 00:02:01,120 might be important. 7 00:02:01,200 --> 00:02:03,080 But Mr. Sang, you just got over a long illness. 8 00:02:03,680 --> 00:02:06,080 Please take care of yourself and don't rush it. 9 00:02:07,520 --> 00:02:09,120 See? What did I tell you? 10 00:02:10,160 --> 00:02:11,560 Please thank Madam Li for me. 11 00:02:14,280 --> 00:02:16,560 T-this is…? 12 00:02:18,600 --> 00:02:21,040 Sorry, that was a mistake. 13 00:02:21,120 --> 00:02:23,320 - This is not for you. - Wait. 14 00:02:23,400 --> 00:02:25,600 Luxuriant Dew of the Spring and Autumn Annals. Volume 17. 15 00:02:25,680 --> 00:02:27,920 All the copies I found in the Xiangguo Temple book market 16 00:02:28,000 --> 00:02:29,840 were missing the last two pages. 17 00:02:30,440 --> 00:02:31,640 Where did you get this from? 18 00:02:31,720 --> 00:02:33,560 - I… - Listen, Chunlai. 19 00:02:33,640 --> 00:02:35,960 May I keep it for a few days and return it 20 00:02:36,040 --> 00:02:37,640 after I copy the last two pages? 21 00:02:37,720 --> 00:02:38,960 That's not up to me. 22 00:02:39,040 --> 00:02:41,520 I must go back and ask… 23 00:02:42,760 --> 00:02:43,680 Ask whom? 24 00:02:44,360 --> 00:02:46,040 Our third lady. 25 00:02:46,120 --> 00:02:48,120 Her literary matchmaking failed, 26 00:02:48,200 --> 00:02:49,760 and she gave you a donkey in the end. 27 00:02:50,360 --> 00:02:51,520 And she plays the flute. 28 00:02:51,600 --> 00:02:52,720 Stop gossiping. 29 00:02:52,800 --> 00:02:54,600 I'll tell our madam to punish you. 30 00:02:57,240 --> 00:02:58,160 Please allow me 31 00:02:58,240 --> 00:03:00,040 to ask our third lady for permission. 32 00:03:01,240 --> 00:03:02,800 But… 33 00:03:02,880 --> 00:03:03,720 Wait. 34 00:03:07,040 --> 00:03:09,640 If you know her, please go talk to her. 35 00:03:10,480 --> 00:03:12,760 She holds a grudge against me. 36 00:03:12,840 --> 00:03:14,600 She would kick me out if I went there. 37 00:03:14,680 --> 00:03:16,400 I don't care. I want the book. 38 00:03:16,480 --> 00:03:17,440 Hurry up and go. 39 00:03:24,000 --> 00:03:25,800 Master, what are you…? 40 00:03:28,640 --> 00:03:30,320 I ruined her engagement, 41 00:03:30,400 --> 00:03:32,200 and now I'm asking her for a book. 42 00:03:33,000 --> 00:03:34,320 If I don't get the book, 43 00:03:34,400 --> 00:03:36,480 considering Andao's obsession with books, 44 00:03:36,560 --> 00:03:37,800 I won't hear the end of it. 45 00:03:38,560 --> 00:03:39,560 But I really think 46 00:03:39,640 --> 00:03:41,920 I'll get a good beating if I talk to her. 47 00:03:43,200 --> 00:03:44,320 It's all Master Chai's fault. 48 00:03:45,680 --> 00:03:47,440 Master, I'm truly sorry. 49 00:03:50,520 --> 00:03:51,440 There she is. 50 00:03:56,960 --> 00:03:58,600 Hurry. Shouhua has been waiting. 51 00:04:00,720 --> 00:04:02,720 Slow down. Watch your step. 52 00:04:13,760 --> 00:04:16,040 So well wrapped. What is this? 53 00:04:31,880 --> 00:04:32,880 Yuanming. 54 00:04:32,960 --> 00:04:34,240 It's freezing out here. 55 00:04:34,320 --> 00:04:35,880 Why are you reading outdoors? 56 00:04:35,960 --> 00:04:37,760 Are you expecting someone? 57 00:04:38,680 --> 00:04:39,680 Who would visit me? 58 00:04:40,560 --> 00:04:41,640 It's just that 59 00:04:41,720 --> 00:04:43,680 the room is warm and makes me drowsy. 60 00:04:43,760 --> 00:04:45,360 I feel more awake out here. 61 00:04:46,040 --> 00:04:48,240 Gentlemen, please come in. 62 00:04:51,520 --> 00:04:54,200 Yuanming, why did you return what we sent you? 63 00:04:54,280 --> 00:04:56,680 Why do you insist on returning those things? 64 00:04:57,520 --> 00:04:58,560 Don't get us wrong. 65 00:04:58,640 --> 00:05:01,000 Sang Andao is eccentric and peculiar. 66 00:05:01,080 --> 00:05:03,080 He says that receiving gifts for no reason 67 00:05:03,760 --> 00:05:05,760 might damage our luck on the exam. 68 00:05:05,840 --> 00:05:08,440 Besides, we can't accept rewards without merits. 69 00:05:08,520 --> 00:05:11,120 Are you suspecting me of bribing you before you even 70 00:05:11,200 --> 00:05:12,120 become officials? 71 00:05:12,760 --> 00:05:14,480 These are just some clothes. 72 00:05:14,560 --> 00:05:16,240 They don't cost much. 73 00:05:17,160 --> 00:05:18,520 You know Yuanming. 74 00:05:18,600 --> 00:05:20,560 He didn't befriend us for material gains. 75 00:05:20,640 --> 00:05:22,640 A pure friendship lasts the longest. 76 00:05:23,360 --> 00:05:24,200 Don't you see? 77 00:05:24,280 --> 00:05:25,840 Although he lives here, 78 00:05:25,920 --> 00:05:28,160 he doesn't take anything from the Li family. 79 00:05:28,240 --> 00:05:29,400 Mr. Chai knows me the best. 80 00:05:29,480 --> 00:05:31,000 That's my friend. 81 00:05:31,600 --> 00:05:32,720 You, oh you. 82 00:05:45,040 --> 00:05:46,040 Master Du. 83 00:05:46,120 --> 00:05:48,000 Our third lady says 84 00:05:48,080 --> 00:05:50,000 that ambergris comes from the far west. 85 00:05:50,080 --> 00:05:51,760 It's a rare gift from someone. 86 00:05:51,840 --> 00:05:54,800 We even sent it to a shop to embed it with jade. It's very valuable. 87 00:05:55,520 --> 00:05:57,560 Thankfully, you found and returned it 88 00:05:57,640 --> 00:05:59,000 and saved us from trouble. 89 00:05:59,080 --> 00:06:01,520 We can't repay your noble deed. 90 00:06:01,600 --> 00:06:03,440 We only have a set of ink and inkstone, 91 00:06:03,520 --> 00:06:05,680 which comes in handy for writing. 92 00:06:05,760 --> 00:06:06,960 Please kindly accept it. 93 00:06:12,200 --> 00:06:14,320 Everyone says the ink made by Pan Gu of Shezhou 94 00:06:14,400 --> 00:06:15,600 is the best. 95 00:06:15,680 --> 00:06:18,120 Very few know that the fancy inks outside the Xiangguo Temple 96 00:06:18,200 --> 00:06:19,320 are mostly fake. 97 00:06:20,640 --> 00:06:21,520 Look. 98 00:06:22,080 --> 00:06:24,960 It's made by the Ink Immortal with his trademark. 99 00:06:25,040 --> 00:06:26,680 Right here. 100 00:06:26,760 --> 00:06:28,080 Let me see. 101 00:06:30,320 --> 00:06:31,960 This inkstone also looks fancy. 102 00:06:33,840 --> 00:06:35,160 {\an8}PLUM BLOSSOMS MINGLED WITH FALLING SNOW 103 00:06:44,040 --> 00:06:45,320 Our third lady also said 104 00:06:45,400 --> 00:06:48,120 it once belonged to our master. 105 00:06:48,200 --> 00:06:50,240 It's a pity to let it lie in dust. 106 00:06:50,840 --> 00:06:52,280 If you do not accept it, 107 00:06:52,360 --> 00:06:55,360 she can only repay you with money. 108 00:06:56,080 --> 00:06:57,040 Accept it. 109 00:06:57,120 --> 00:06:59,360 You found her ambergris, which is more precious than gold. 110 00:06:59,440 --> 00:07:01,040 It's a token of gratitude. 111 00:07:01,120 --> 00:07:03,400 So, you've earned it. Just accept it. 112 00:07:04,440 --> 00:07:07,280 Then, please thank your third lady for me, Chunlai. 113 00:07:09,280 --> 00:07:11,360 How did it slip from my hands? 114 00:07:12,160 --> 00:07:14,800 That was a top-quality Dengni inkstone. 115 00:07:16,080 --> 00:07:17,160 What a shame. 116 00:07:17,240 --> 00:07:19,320 Brother, that was such a fine inkstone. 117 00:07:19,400 --> 00:07:20,440 Why were you so careless? 118 00:07:20,520 --> 00:07:22,440 Listen, Yuanming, relax. 119 00:07:22,520 --> 00:07:25,760 I will compensate you with my inkstone made from Qingzhou Hongsi stone. 120 00:07:25,840 --> 00:07:27,240 Don't bother with this one. 121 00:07:29,800 --> 00:07:31,520 LUXURIANT DEW OF THE SPRING AND AUTUMN ANNALS 122 00:07:32,120 --> 00:07:33,920 Chunlai, please thank your third lady. 123 00:07:39,440 --> 00:07:41,800 Brother, why are you pulling a long face again? 124 00:07:41,880 --> 00:07:44,720 Wait. I need to talk to you. 125 00:07:53,280 --> 00:07:54,320 Dig in. 126 00:07:58,640 --> 00:07:59,800 Betting on both sides. 127 00:07:59,880 --> 00:08:01,720 Be careful. You may end up 128 00:08:01,800 --> 00:08:03,400 winning nothing. 129 00:08:17,360 --> 00:08:19,920 Kangning, it's freezing. Better head back inside. 130 00:08:30,440 --> 00:08:31,800 What's wrong? 131 00:08:31,880 --> 00:08:32,760 You failed? 132 00:08:33,360 --> 00:08:35,520 It was almost done. 133 00:08:35,600 --> 00:08:39,120 But I didn't expect that Mr. Chai 134 00:08:39,720 --> 00:08:41,560 would drop the fine inkstone. 135 00:08:41,640 --> 00:08:43,200 He did? 136 00:08:43,280 --> 00:08:44,720 Yes, he did. 137 00:08:46,320 --> 00:08:47,640 Kangning. 138 00:08:47,720 --> 00:08:49,720 I told you to take action in his absence 139 00:08:49,800 --> 00:08:51,000 to avoid any disturbance. 140 00:08:51,600 --> 00:08:53,200 This person harbors ill intentions. 141 00:08:53,280 --> 00:08:54,640 You've been carving that all night. 142 00:08:56,720 --> 00:08:58,320 He did well. 143 00:08:58,400 --> 00:09:01,400 I won't blame him. I must thank him, instead. 144 00:09:04,760 --> 00:09:06,000 Thank you. 145 00:09:10,320 --> 00:09:12,040 Plum blossoms mingled with falling snow. 146 00:09:12,120 --> 00:09:14,480 How many flowers bloom upon the trees? 147 00:09:14,560 --> 00:09:16,080 Truly one must drink to the full, 148 00:09:16,680 --> 00:09:18,360 hoping that the like-minded will join. 149 00:09:19,640 --> 00:09:22,600 Well-formed verses showing appreciation. 150 00:09:23,280 --> 00:09:25,160 So much affection. 151 00:09:25,240 --> 00:09:28,640 Li Kangning, you're going to great lengths for Du Yangxi. 152 00:09:30,720 --> 00:09:32,040 So, Kangning did this… 153 00:09:35,720 --> 00:09:38,720 I see. My mother-in-law fancies him. 154 00:09:40,120 --> 00:09:41,480 Makes sense. 155 00:09:41,560 --> 00:09:45,320 He truly stands out from the rest with his appearance and talent. 156 00:09:45,400 --> 00:09:46,880 Whoever marries him 157 00:09:46,960 --> 00:09:49,400 may be respected as the wife of a top scholar one day. 158 00:09:49,480 --> 00:09:50,480 Who wouldn't be tempted? 159 00:09:51,640 --> 00:09:53,760 Brother, actually, I'm here to persuade you 160 00:09:53,840 --> 00:09:55,240 on your mother's behalf. 161 00:09:55,920 --> 00:09:57,640 If you don't want to get beaten, 162 00:09:57,720 --> 00:09:59,280 hold your tongue. 163 00:10:00,560 --> 00:10:01,480 Auntie promised 164 00:10:01,560 --> 00:10:03,960 not to bring up anyone you dislike again. 165 00:10:04,040 --> 00:10:05,520 It's just that there is a family 166 00:10:05,600 --> 00:10:08,920 that matches the Chai family with their wealth. 167 00:10:09,000 --> 00:10:12,080 The daughter of that family is graceful and demure. 168 00:10:12,160 --> 00:10:14,960 And you've grown up together as childhood sweethearts. 169 00:10:15,040 --> 00:10:17,640 It would be nice if you could get married. 170 00:10:17,720 --> 00:10:19,760 Both your families could prosper. 171 00:10:19,840 --> 00:10:21,880 You know her. It's Liu Baniang. 172 00:10:21,960 --> 00:10:23,200 Who? 173 00:10:23,280 --> 00:10:24,840 You know her. 174 00:10:24,920 --> 00:10:26,240 She's Liu Tang's daughter. 175 00:10:26,320 --> 00:10:28,040 You used to call her "little sister". 176 00:10:28,920 --> 00:10:30,640 - Her? - That's right. 177 00:10:32,800 --> 00:10:34,960 How did I forget about her? 178 00:10:35,040 --> 00:10:38,800 Speaking of which, I haven't seen her for two years. 179 00:10:38,880 --> 00:10:40,320 We should totally meet up. 180 00:10:40,400 --> 00:10:42,880 Brother, I'm glad you've come around. 181 00:10:42,960 --> 00:10:45,800 I'll tell Auntie right away to arrange a meeting for you. 182 00:10:46,400 --> 00:10:48,680 Wait for me. 183 00:10:52,280 --> 00:10:53,320 Li Kangning. 184 00:10:53,400 --> 00:10:55,000 This time, you can't blame me. 185 00:10:55,080 --> 00:10:57,440 Even heaven is working against you. 186 00:11:00,200 --> 00:11:02,760 Who are you? Let go of me. 187 00:11:03,760 --> 00:11:04,720 Who are you? 188 00:11:04,800 --> 00:11:06,960 Let go. Untie me. 189 00:11:07,040 --> 00:11:08,000 Untie me. 190 00:11:11,320 --> 00:11:12,360 You may leave. 191 00:11:12,440 --> 00:11:13,560 - Understood. - Understood. 192 00:11:18,360 --> 00:11:19,880 You abducted me. 193 00:11:19,960 --> 00:11:21,880 If my wife asks, you must testify for me. 194 00:11:21,960 --> 00:11:23,360 I didn't sneak away. 195 00:11:23,440 --> 00:11:24,960 I told you not to tease him. 196 00:11:25,040 --> 00:11:26,320 Look how you've scared him. 197 00:11:26,400 --> 00:11:29,640 Brother, help. Untie me. 198 00:11:29,720 --> 00:11:30,680 Brother, untie me. 199 00:11:31,280 --> 00:11:33,680 Baniang invited you over with good intentions. 200 00:11:33,760 --> 00:11:35,920 Who on earth invites guests like this? 201 00:11:36,000 --> 00:11:36,840 I was startled. 202 00:11:37,720 --> 00:11:39,120 Master Fan, please don't be mad. 203 00:11:39,200 --> 00:11:40,480 Chai An told me that 204 00:11:40,560 --> 00:11:42,240 you were confined at home by your wife 205 00:11:42,320 --> 00:11:43,880 to study the account books. 206 00:11:43,960 --> 00:11:45,200 So, that was my last resort. 207 00:11:45,280 --> 00:11:47,720 If your wife asks about it one day, 208 00:11:47,800 --> 00:11:49,160 just blame it on me. 209 00:11:49,240 --> 00:11:50,760 You make it sound so easy. 210 00:11:50,840 --> 00:11:52,040 What if she asks, 211 00:11:52,120 --> 00:11:55,000 "Why would a single young lady abduct you 212 00:11:55,080 --> 00:11:56,480 and not someone else? 213 00:11:56,560 --> 00:11:57,840 Is there something between you?" 214 00:11:57,920 --> 00:11:59,960 What am I supposed to say? 215 00:12:00,040 --> 00:12:01,000 Tell me. 216 00:12:01,080 --> 00:12:03,280 Brother, let's get to business. 217 00:12:03,360 --> 00:12:07,120 Baniang invited you to ask for a favor. 218 00:12:16,120 --> 00:12:17,000 Thanks to Master Chai, 219 00:12:17,600 --> 00:12:19,240 we found a great physician 220 00:12:19,320 --> 00:12:21,400 who managed to cure my long illness. 221 00:12:21,480 --> 00:12:23,960 I just recovered. Why are you coughing now? 222 00:12:26,320 --> 00:12:28,920 It's because I've been copying the book for you. 223 00:12:29,000 --> 00:12:31,360 How much debt did I owe you from a past life? 224 00:12:32,400 --> 00:12:33,440 Alright, I'll return it. 225 00:12:33,520 --> 00:12:35,160 LUXURIANT DEW OF THE SPRING AND AUTUMN ANNALS 226 00:12:36,120 --> 00:12:38,200 Fine, return it yourself. 227 00:12:38,280 --> 00:12:40,480 Catch a glimpse of Li Kangning 228 00:12:40,560 --> 00:12:42,560 for the sake of the enchanting flute sound. 229 00:12:43,160 --> 00:12:45,480 The Fan family invited me over to paint this afternoon. 230 00:12:45,560 --> 00:12:46,920 I need to do a draft first. 231 00:12:48,000 --> 00:12:49,480 Go away. Leave me alone. 232 00:12:49,560 --> 00:12:50,800 The Fan family? 233 00:12:52,040 --> 00:12:53,960 Maybe it's Li Kangning's excuse to see you? 234 00:12:56,520 --> 00:12:57,560 Really? 235 00:12:57,640 --> 00:13:00,120 Leshan really loves to be different. 236 00:13:00,200 --> 00:13:01,480 So much fuss over wontons. 237 00:13:02,200 --> 00:13:04,400 Dough made with plum blossoms water. 238 00:13:04,480 --> 00:13:07,040 And the wontons must be cooked in chicken soup, right? 239 00:13:07,120 --> 00:13:10,000 Mother was jealous of Madam Liang's tea shop. 240 00:13:10,080 --> 00:13:11,760 With the Winter Solstice approaching, 241 00:13:11,840 --> 00:13:13,440 she thought wontons would sell. 242 00:13:13,520 --> 00:13:15,480 But I think it's too much of a fuss. 243 00:13:15,560 --> 00:13:18,120 Make different fillings and cook everything in one pot. 244 00:13:18,200 --> 00:13:20,480 I bet Hundred Flavor Wontons will sell the best. 245 00:13:20,560 --> 00:13:21,800 That would be nice. 246 00:13:21,880 --> 00:13:23,480 But it's not as elegant as plum blossoms. 247 00:13:23,560 --> 00:13:26,240 I'm afraid the scholars next door won't be impressed. 248 00:13:32,360 --> 00:13:34,760 What? Say it again. 249 00:13:34,840 --> 00:13:36,240 At midday, 250 00:13:36,320 --> 00:13:38,720 Master's servant Fan Jiu opened the back door 251 00:13:38,800 --> 00:13:41,600 and led a young lady inside. 252 00:13:42,200 --> 00:13:43,360 Well, well. 253 00:13:43,440 --> 00:13:45,240 I've only been out for a moment 254 00:13:45,320 --> 00:13:48,120 and he's been bringing ladies into the house. 255 00:13:48,200 --> 00:13:50,480 He never learns his lesson. 256 00:13:51,200 --> 00:13:52,600 - Step aside. - Fuhui. 257 00:13:53,200 --> 00:13:56,040 Kangning. There might be trouble. Keep an eye on her. 258 00:13:56,120 --> 00:13:57,240 Fuhui. 259 00:13:58,960 --> 00:13:59,840 FAN'S MANSION 260 00:13:59,920 --> 00:14:00,760 Brother. 261 00:14:01,360 --> 00:14:04,160 I'm taking a huge risk by helping you. 262 00:14:04,240 --> 00:14:06,360 I let an unmarried lady into the house. 263 00:14:06,440 --> 00:14:08,840 If my wife finds out, she will skin me alive. 264 00:14:08,920 --> 00:14:10,840 Liu Baniang is only meeting someone here. 265 00:14:10,920 --> 00:14:12,160 Do you have to be so anxious? 266 00:14:12,240 --> 00:14:14,800 Why here and not at your place? 267 00:14:14,880 --> 00:14:16,120 I am a married man. 268 00:14:16,200 --> 00:14:17,680 She is a single lady. 269 00:14:17,760 --> 00:14:20,040 When did we ever become acquainted? 270 00:14:20,120 --> 00:14:21,120 How do I explain that? 271 00:14:22,000 --> 00:14:23,160 If my wife finds out, 272 00:14:23,240 --> 00:14:25,680 she's going to lose it out of jealousy. 273 00:14:25,760 --> 00:14:27,760 You're not the one who's going to suffer. 274 00:14:28,880 --> 00:14:31,600 The Chai and Liu families are discussing a marital alliance. 275 00:14:31,680 --> 00:14:32,920 She can't go to my place. 276 00:14:33,000 --> 00:14:34,600 That's why she came here. 277 00:14:34,680 --> 00:14:37,120 Besides, I'm here to defend you. 278 00:14:38,240 --> 00:14:40,480 Masters, the painter has arrived. 279 00:14:40,560 --> 00:14:43,880 I have sent her over as you instructed, Master Chai. 280 00:14:43,960 --> 00:14:46,160 - Good job. You may leave now. - Understood. 281 00:14:49,440 --> 00:14:52,600 I hope Liu Baniang can vent her anger and leave soon. 282 00:14:52,680 --> 00:14:54,480 Don't let my wife run into her. 283 00:14:55,720 --> 00:14:59,000 Brother, I'm afraid I have to sacrifice you this time. 284 00:15:04,680 --> 00:15:05,600 Stop right there. 285 00:15:07,600 --> 00:15:10,040 You're back, my lady. Let me inform my master. 286 00:15:10,120 --> 00:15:12,360 No need. I'll find who I'm looking for. 287 00:15:12,440 --> 00:15:13,760 We'll settle this later on. 288 00:15:15,400 --> 00:15:16,840 - My lady. - Fuhui. 289 00:15:16,920 --> 00:15:17,840 My lady. 290 00:15:17,920 --> 00:15:19,360 Fuhui, slow down. 291 00:15:19,440 --> 00:15:21,320 - My lady, our master is not there. - Listen to me. 292 00:15:22,360 --> 00:15:23,520 Fuhui. 293 00:15:23,600 --> 00:15:26,320 My lady, our master is not in the study. 294 00:15:35,880 --> 00:15:36,760 Come with me. 295 00:15:38,880 --> 00:15:41,200 Master Chai, what are you doing? 296 00:15:41,280 --> 00:15:42,240 Let go. 297 00:15:42,320 --> 00:15:45,160 Don't you want to know what kind of person Du Yangxi is? 298 00:15:54,000 --> 00:15:55,440 Please hide in there. 299 00:15:57,560 --> 00:15:59,160 Master Du will be here? 300 00:15:59,240 --> 00:16:00,840 I am an honest man. 301 00:16:00,920 --> 00:16:02,080 Have I ever lied to you? 302 00:16:02,160 --> 00:16:05,640 I'm only trying to expose someone's true nature. 303 00:16:05,720 --> 00:16:07,200 I will not hurt you. 304 00:16:07,280 --> 00:16:09,000 Besides, we're in the Fan's mansion. 305 00:16:10,640 --> 00:16:13,640 - But-- - Cats hide their claws. 306 00:16:13,720 --> 00:16:17,120 How can you marry someone without knowing his true colors? 307 00:16:17,200 --> 00:16:19,280 Kangning, I am trying to help you. 308 00:16:22,080 --> 00:16:23,320 Please. 309 00:16:50,520 --> 00:16:51,440 Get up. 310 00:16:54,960 --> 00:16:56,240 Hurry. 311 00:16:58,640 --> 00:17:00,800 My wife is looking for me. Be quiet. 312 00:17:05,520 --> 00:17:08,760 My lady, please be careful. 313 00:17:17,240 --> 00:17:18,440 Lady Liu. 314 00:17:18,520 --> 00:17:20,160 Why did you corner me here? 315 00:17:21,360 --> 00:17:22,920 What exactly do you want? 316 00:17:23,000 --> 00:17:25,240 I want to talk things through with you. 317 00:17:26,360 --> 00:17:28,200 Master Du, you haven't told me 318 00:17:28,280 --> 00:17:29,640 why you turned me down. 319 00:17:29,720 --> 00:17:33,120 I'm a humble man of modest ability and mediocre talent. 320 00:17:33,880 --> 00:17:35,400 I don't deserve a lady like you. 321 00:17:36,560 --> 00:17:37,600 Nonsense. 322 00:17:38,200 --> 00:17:39,480 I bet you refused to marry me 323 00:17:39,560 --> 00:17:42,680 because you looked down upon my family for being merchants 324 00:17:42,760 --> 00:17:44,920 and wanted to marry into a distinguished family 325 00:17:45,000 --> 00:17:46,720 to cling to real power in the court. 326 00:17:47,320 --> 00:17:49,960 Then why are you living next door to the Li family 327 00:17:50,040 --> 00:17:51,920 and thinking about marrying Li Kangning? 328 00:17:53,280 --> 00:17:55,200 There is no such thing. 329 00:17:56,560 --> 00:17:58,840 As a Juren who came for the imperial exam, 330 00:17:58,920 --> 00:18:00,600 you're living next 331 00:18:01,480 --> 00:18:04,800 to a family with five daughters without avoiding the ladies. 332 00:18:05,440 --> 00:18:07,040 How dare you deny it? 333 00:18:08,040 --> 00:18:09,320 Lady Liu. 334 00:18:09,400 --> 00:18:10,600 It's my own business, 335 00:18:10,680 --> 00:18:12,120 no matter whether 336 00:18:12,880 --> 00:18:13,920 it's true or not. 337 00:18:15,520 --> 00:18:17,760 If you favor a lady from a distinguished family 338 00:18:17,840 --> 00:18:19,240 due to your pride and ambition, 339 00:18:20,400 --> 00:18:24,160 then I accept the fact that we're not meant to be. 340 00:18:24,240 --> 00:18:25,280 And it's fine by me. 341 00:18:25,880 --> 00:18:28,320 But you chose Li Kangning over me. 342 00:18:28,400 --> 00:18:30,520 Then I must ask. 343 00:18:30,600 --> 00:18:31,880 Ask what? 344 00:18:31,960 --> 00:18:36,080 Is it because they are wealthy or that they offer a huge dowry? 345 00:18:43,440 --> 00:18:47,080 Even if she is pretty, am I much uglier than her? 346 00:18:47,160 --> 00:18:51,120 Even if she is talented, do I look dumb to you? 347 00:18:51,200 --> 00:18:52,240 Master Du. 348 00:18:52,320 --> 00:18:53,960 Look closely. 349 00:18:54,040 --> 00:18:55,160 Am I inferior to her? 350 00:18:56,720 --> 00:18:57,880 No. 351 00:18:57,960 --> 00:18:59,280 You are perfect as you are. 352 00:18:59,360 --> 00:19:00,720 But marriage is predestined. 353 00:19:00,800 --> 00:19:01,960 It can't be forced. 354 00:19:02,040 --> 00:19:03,760 I don't care if you turn me down. 355 00:19:03,840 --> 00:19:06,240 But you're buttering them up while rejecting me. 356 00:19:06,840 --> 00:19:09,840 You're clearly humiliating me. 357 00:19:10,440 --> 00:19:13,320 Everyone in Bianjing will think Li Kangning is better than me. 358 00:19:13,400 --> 00:19:15,680 Even a Juren who has not passed the imperial exam 359 00:19:15,760 --> 00:19:19,000 dares to deceive me, abandon me, and humiliate me. 360 00:19:26,560 --> 00:19:28,880 Don't even think about leaving if you don't give me 361 00:19:28,960 --> 00:19:29,800 an explanation. 362 00:19:29,880 --> 00:19:30,880 Fine. 363 00:19:34,600 --> 00:19:36,760 You want an explanation. I will give you one. 364 00:19:38,080 --> 00:19:40,920 There are three things I don't value in taking a wife. 365 00:19:41,000 --> 00:19:44,320 First, her family background. 366 00:19:44,400 --> 00:19:46,880 Second, the dowry she offers. 367 00:19:47,480 --> 00:19:50,120 Third, her looks and talents. 368 00:19:50,960 --> 00:19:53,040 I come from a humble background, 369 00:19:53,120 --> 00:19:57,600 living a tough life alone with my widowed mother for 20 years. 370 00:19:57,680 --> 00:19:59,080 Others won't understand that. 371 00:19:59,680 --> 00:20:01,400 Daughters of officials and rich merchants 372 00:20:01,480 --> 00:20:03,320 are mostly arrogant and spoiled. 373 00:20:03,400 --> 00:20:07,600 Can they treat my elderly poor mother with kindness and respect? 374 00:20:07,680 --> 00:20:08,600 No, they can't. 375 00:20:09,360 --> 00:20:11,480 Even if your wealth rivals that of Shi Chong 376 00:20:11,560 --> 00:20:13,720 and you are as beautiful as a fairy, 377 00:20:15,080 --> 00:20:16,800 you're not the "Meng Guang" I seek. 378 00:20:18,680 --> 00:20:20,040 Fan Lianghan. 379 00:20:21,240 --> 00:20:22,280 Fan Lianghan. 380 00:20:22,840 --> 00:20:25,160 There is no one in there. 381 00:20:25,240 --> 00:20:26,200 Oh no. 382 00:20:26,760 --> 00:20:27,640 Why is she back? 383 00:20:27,720 --> 00:20:29,400 - If she sees us like this… - Fan Lianghan. 384 00:20:29,480 --> 00:20:31,680 - …I'll have to marry you. - Where are you? 385 00:20:32,320 --> 00:20:34,040 Master Fan is way too useless. 386 00:20:37,440 --> 00:20:39,840 Are they in there? Step aside. 387 00:20:39,920 --> 00:20:41,880 No, there's no one inside. 388 00:20:45,520 --> 00:20:47,560 Fan Lianghan. 389 00:20:47,640 --> 00:20:48,760 Come out. 390 00:20:49,280 --> 00:20:50,200 - Fan Lianghan. - My lady. 391 00:20:50,280 --> 00:20:53,400 My lady, I swear there's no one inside. 392 00:20:53,480 --> 00:20:55,400 No one? Then who is she? 393 00:20:56,000 --> 00:20:58,040 Do you take me for a blind or a fool? 394 00:20:58,120 --> 00:20:59,160 How dare you fool me? 395 00:21:00,080 --> 00:21:01,960 Fan Lianghan, you'd better come out now. 396 00:21:02,040 --> 00:21:04,160 It will be worse for you if I catch you. 397 00:21:04,240 --> 00:21:06,680 I'll open the door and tell her everything. 398 00:21:06,760 --> 00:21:07,880 Liu Baniang. 399 00:21:08,400 --> 00:21:10,600 Who asked Master Fan 400 00:21:10,680 --> 00:21:12,400 to invite me over to paint? 401 00:21:12,480 --> 00:21:13,320 Well… 402 00:21:14,800 --> 00:21:16,000 Still not coming out? 403 00:21:16,080 --> 00:21:17,400 Do I have to search in person? 404 00:21:20,240 --> 00:21:23,480 Fan Lianghan, come out. 405 00:21:26,520 --> 00:21:27,680 Fan Lianghan. 406 00:21:29,040 --> 00:21:30,240 Are you coming out or not? 407 00:21:31,640 --> 00:21:34,160 Fan Lianghan, I'll count to three. 408 00:21:35,000 --> 00:21:36,200 Hide. Go. 409 00:21:36,280 --> 00:21:37,840 - Hurry. - Fan Lianghan. 410 00:21:38,520 --> 00:21:39,640 Hurry. 411 00:21:39,720 --> 00:21:41,440 Get in. 412 00:21:41,520 --> 00:21:42,560 I have a clear conscience. 413 00:21:42,640 --> 00:21:43,920 - Why should I hide? - Fan Lianghan. 414 00:21:44,000 --> 00:21:45,840 Please do this for me. I'm begging you. Get in. 415 00:21:45,920 --> 00:21:48,520 Open up, Fan Lianghan. 416 00:21:48,600 --> 00:21:49,880 Get in. 417 00:21:51,880 --> 00:21:53,040 Yuanming, suit yourself. 418 00:21:53,120 --> 00:21:56,640 Fan Lianghan, open up. 419 00:21:56,720 --> 00:21:57,720 Mr. Chai, what a surprise. 420 00:21:59,360 --> 00:22:01,360 - Fan Lianghan. - I know what to do. 421 00:22:01,440 --> 00:22:03,120 Okay. 422 00:22:03,200 --> 00:22:04,200 Fan Lianghan. 423 00:22:08,480 --> 00:22:10,240 I know you're in there. 424 00:22:11,960 --> 00:22:12,920 Open up. 425 00:22:14,520 --> 00:22:15,720 Open up. 426 00:22:30,440 --> 00:22:32,320 My lady, he jumped out the window. 427 00:22:33,800 --> 00:22:35,640 - Useless. - Useless. 428 00:22:40,200 --> 00:22:41,920 Fuhui, please calm down. 429 00:22:44,920 --> 00:22:46,720 Fuhui, there's a reason for this. 430 00:22:46,800 --> 00:22:48,200 It's my fault. Don't blame him. 431 00:22:48,280 --> 00:22:49,560 Find him first. 432 00:22:49,640 --> 00:22:50,480 Have a proper talk. 433 00:22:50,560 --> 00:22:51,480 You'll figure it out. 434 00:22:57,280 --> 00:22:58,160 Yuanming. 435 00:22:59,280 --> 00:23:00,120 Yuanming. 436 00:23:03,880 --> 00:23:04,800 Mr. Chai. 437 00:23:05,360 --> 00:23:06,600 What you did 438 00:23:06,680 --> 00:23:07,680 was really not honorable. 439 00:23:07,760 --> 00:23:10,440 Yuanming, the Chai and Liu families have long been friends. 440 00:23:10,520 --> 00:23:11,720 And Baniang begged me for help. 441 00:23:11,800 --> 00:23:13,280 I had no choice. 442 00:23:13,360 --> 00:23:14,760 Please forgive me. 443 00:23:14,840 --> 00:23:18,520 I was hiding there just in case Baniang acted on a whim. 444 00:23:18,600 --> 00:23:20,640 I'm really sorry that we disturbed you. 445 00:23:20,720 --> 00:23:22,440 I will apologize to you formally. 446 00:23:23,440 --> 00:23:24,280 Housekeeper. 447 00:23:24,360 --> 00:23:26,120 Before Fuhui comes back, 448 00:23:26,200 --> 00:23:27,680 hurry up and leave. 449 00:23:27,760 --> 00:23:30,120 - Escort Master Du out. - Master Du, please. 450 00:23:30,200 --> 00:23:31,120 Yuanming, hurry. 451 00:23:40,560 --> 00:23:41,840 You set me up. 452 00:23:41,920 --> 00:23:43,320 It was such a mess. 453 00:23:43,400 --> 00:23:45,440 You owe me an explanation. 454 00:23:45,520 --> 00:23:46,680 Baniang. 455 00:23:46,760 --> 00:23:48,600 I did all this to let you talk to Master Du. 456 00:23:48,680 --> 00:23:50,240 You've misunderstood me. 457 00:23:50,320 --> 00:23:51,680 Let's discuss the details later. 458 00:23:51,760 --> 00:23:53,200 Go home first. Hurry. 459 00:24:07,920 --> 00:24:09,160 - I'm dead. - Master. 460 00:24:09,240 --> 00:24:10,280 I'm dead. 461 00:24:11,000 --> 00:24:13,600 Master, don't be afraid. It's me. 462 00:24:13,680 --> 00:24:15,560 Those two have left. 463 00:24:15,640 --> 00:24:17,320 My lady can't catch them. 464 00:24:18,920 --> 00:24:20,600 That's good. 465 00:24:22,520 --> 00:24:24,200 Who said I was hiding from her? 466 00:24:24,280 --> 00:24:25,520 Why should I be scared? 467 00:24:25,600 --> 00:24:27,440 Even if she is standing right here, 468 00:24:27,520 --> 00:24:28,520 I will… 469 00:24:29,160 --> 00:24:30,040 What will you do? 470 00:24:33,240 --> 00:24:34,760 I made a silly mistake. 471 00:24:34,840 --> 00:24:36,600 As long as I get on my knees and repent, 472 00:24:36,680 --> 00:24:40,040 how can my sweetheart scold me or hit me? 473 00:24:40,120 --> 00:24:42,400 Am I right, honey? 474 00:24:42,920 --> 00:24:44,720 Get up. 475 00:24:45,480 --> 00:24:46,720 Get up. 476 00:24:49,080 --> 00:24:51,040 - You may leave. - Understood. 477 00:24:55,360 --> 00:24:56,920 Fuhui. 478 00:24:57,000 --> 00:24:58,960 My brother asked me to do this. 479 00:24:59,040 --> 00:25:01,320 Du Yangxi turned down Liu Baniang for no reason. 480 00:25:01,400 --> 00:25:04,760 She felt humiliated and insisted on confronting him. 481 00:25:04,840 --> 00:25:06,480 My brother made me do this. 482 00:25:07,680 --> 00:25:08,680 Look at you. 483 00:25:08,760 --> 00:25:11,680 You make it so much worse by saying that. 484 00:25:12,320 --> 00:25:14,480 You did everything your brother told you to do. 485 00:25:14,560 --> 00:25:16,240 Don't you know that my mother wants 486 00:25:16,320 --> 00:25:17,960 Du Yangxi to marry into our family? 487 00:25:18,040 --> 00:25:20,200 Have you thought about Kangning? 488 00:25:20,280 --> 00:25:24,280 You always listen to your brother and never care about me. 489 00:25:24,360 --> 00:25:26,400 How dare you keep me in the dark? 490 00:25:27,600 --> 00:25:29,280 Come here. 491 00:25:29,360 --> 00:25:30,640 Ouch, honey. 492 00:25:30,720 --> 00:25:33,720 Be gentle, honey. It hurts. 493 00:25:34,320 --> 00:25:35,240 Kangning. 494 00:25:35,320 --> 00:25:38,120 What Du Yangxi said might sound sincere, 495 00:25:38,200 --> 00:25:39,600 but it's not completely true. 496 00:25:39,680 --> 00:25:41,000 Ladies from wealthy families 497 00:25:41,080 --> 00:25:43,600 can also uphold filial piety and moral principles. 498 00:25:44,200 --> 00:25:47,560 I bet he only wants someone from a poor family for other reasons. 499 00:25:47,640 --> 00:25:50,480 He may fool Liu Baniang, but he can't fool you. 500 00:25:50,560 --> 00:25:52,280 Your evaluation of Master Du 501 00:25:52,360 --> 00:25:54,680 is entirely speculative without any solid evidence. 502 00:25:55,440 --> 00:25:57,200 Besides, everyone has their own destiny. 503 00:25:57,280 --> 00:26:00,600 It has nothing to do with him that we're no longer engaged. 504 00:26:00,680 --> 00:26:01,640 Leave him alone. 505 00:26:01,720 --> 00:26:03,520 It has everything to do with him. 506 00:26:03,600 --> 00:26:05,080 Kangning, you promised to marry me. 507 00:26:05,680 --> 00:26:08,240 You keep pestering me, unwilling to give up, 508 00:26:08,320 --> 00:26:10,920 merely out of pride and your reluctance to admit defeat. 509 00:26:11,000 --> 00:26:11,880 You have your pride. 510 00:26:11,960 --> 00:26:13,160 I have my integrity. 511 00:26:13,760 --> 00:26:14,880 I suggest you let be it. 512 00:26:14,960 --> 00:26:16,120 Don't hold on to it. 513 00:26:17,280 --> 00:26:19,720 If he was a nice guy, I would let go. 514 00:26:19,800 --> 00:26:21,920 But judging from what he said and did, 515 00:26:22,000 --> 00:26:24,120 he clearly has ulterior motives. 516 00:26:24,200 --> 00:26:25,920 You can't entrust yourself to him. 517 00:26:26,520 --> 00:26:27,720 No way. 518 00:26:27,800 --> 00:26:28,680 I won't allow it. 519 00:26:28,760 --> 00:26:30,600 Go back. I know what to do. 520 00:26:30,680 --> 00:26:32,720 - Go. Hurry. - Chai An. 521 00:26:33,400 --> 00:26:36,560 Chai An, since when did you get to decide my marriage? 522 00:26:36,640 --> 00:26:37,680 Hurry up. 523 00:26:37,760 --> 00:26:39,080 You're too bossy. 524 00:26:39,640 --> 00:26:40,640 Chai An. 525 00:26:40,720 --> 00:26:41,960 Take her home. 526 00:27:01,720 --> 00:27:02,760 Did he really say that? 527 00:27:02,840 --> 00:27:05,520 Judging someone's character in just a few words 528 00:27:05,600 --> 00:27:07,320 is truly absurd. 529 00:27:07,400 --> 00:27:08,920 Who knows if he's jealous 530 00:27:09,000 --> 00:27:12,400 and trying to destroy your marriage with some lies? 531 00:27:12,480 --> 00:27:15,000 Master Chai is not that kind of person. 532 00:27:16,360 --> 00:27:19,480 But those two have been living next door for a long time. 533 00:27:19,560 --> 00:27:22,240 Shouhua, you've read his poems and essays. 534 00:27:22,320 --> 00:27:25,760 Didn't you praise him for his insight and talent? 535 00:27:25,840 --> 00:27:29,800 You even imitate his writing because it conceals vigor and spirit. 536 00:27:30,400 --> 00:27:33,360 Even if they are bandits or criminals, 537 00:27:33,440 --> 00:27:35,160 we have neither wealth nor power. 538 00:27:35,240 --> 00:27:37,440 What would they want from us? 539 00:27:38,720 --> 00:27:40,480 Kangning, what do you say? 540 00:27:40,560 --> 00:27:43,560 I can't see through this person. 541 00:27:43,640 --> 00:27:46,440 But it doesn't have to be him. Isn't there another candidate? 542 00:27:47,760 --> 00:27:48,920 No way. 543 00:27:49,000 --> 00:27:52,120 Forget about it. It won't work. 544 00:28:08,360 --> 00:28:09,360 What hair oil do you use? 545 00:28:10,600 --> 00:28:11,640 I… 546 00:28:16,440 --> 00:28:18,880 Top-quality osmanthus hair oil. 547 00:28:19,880 --> 00:28:21,960 That was the first time I saw a man 548 00:28:22,040 --> 00:28:24,600 throwing up due to the smell of hair oil. 549 00:28:24,680 --> 00:28:26,920 He deserves to remain single forever. 550 00:28:29,200 --> 00:28:31,840 Don't tell anyone about what happened with Master Du yet. 551 00:28:31,920 --> 00:28:33,160 Don't tell our mother either. 552 00:28:33,240 --> 00:28:35,200 Time reveals people's hearts. 553 00:28:35,280 --> 00:28:38,280 If there is something wrong with him, we'll find out about it. 554 00:28:38,360 --> 00:28:39,440 Let's wait a bit. 555 00:28:43,760 --> 00:28:46,040 Your mother and I are best friends. 556 00:28:46,760 --> 00:28:47,840 You would follow her here 557 00:28:47,920 --> 00:28:51,920 when you were a kid and run behind An'er. 558 00:28:53,120 --> 00:28:54,400 I haven't seen you for years. 559 00:28:54,480 --> 00:28:57,200 You've grown into such a stunning beauty. 560 00:28:57,280 --> 00:28:59,320 So dazzling. 561 00:29:00,080 --> 00:29:03,600 I heard you often traveled with your father. 562 00:29:04,360 --> 00:29:05,400 He is so muddle-headed. 563 00:29:05,480 --> 00:29:08,640 How can he let you run around in public in the prime of youth? 564 00:29:09,760 --> 00:29:12,400 Now, Chai An has grown up. 565 00:29:12,480 --> 00:29:14,280 Your mother mentioned it to me yesterday. 566 00:29:16,760 --> 00:29:18,520 Fine, I'll stop right here. 567 00:29:18,600 --> 00:29:21,000 I'll discuss it with your mother. 568 00:29:22,000 --> 00:29:23,640 Madam, the young master is back. 569 00:29:23,720 --> 00:29:24,960 Mother. 570 00:29:25,040 --> 00:29:27,000 An'er, you've come back just in time. 571 00:29:27,080 --> 00:29:29,280 Sit with Baniang. 572 00:29:29,360 --> 00:29:31,600 The servants don't know what Baniang likes. 573 00:29:31,680 --> 00:29:34,320 I will tell them what snacks to get. 574 00:29:34,400 --> 00:29:36,280 Don't bother, Mother. Let me do it. 575 00:29:36,920 --> 00:29:38,800 Let me do it. 576 00:29:39,840 --> 00:29:43,240 You grew up together like siblings. Don't be shy. 577 00:29:44,880 --> 00:29:47,240 - Mother. - Sit down. 578 00:29:52,360 --> 00:29:53,400 Deqing. 579 00:30:11,200 --> 00:30:13,600 Chai An, you said you would do me justice, 580 00:30:13,680 --> 00:30:15,640 but in fact, you served your own purpose. 581 00:30:16,320 --> 00:30:19,960 Du Yangxi outright refused you, which made you upset for a long time. 582 00:30:20,040 --> 00:30:22,720 You insisted on seeing him, so I helped out. 583 00:30:23,600 --> 00:30:25,320 I just brought along another onlooker, 584 00:30:25,400 --> 00:30:27,120 but I helped you, so you have to help me too. 585 00:30:27,200 --> 00:30:29,960 You're always straightforward. Why do you mind it? 586 00:30:30,560 --> 00:30:31,440 You… 587 00:30:34,040 --> 00:30:36,720 You're really going to lengths for Li Kangning. 588 00:30:37,680 --> 00:30:38,840 But I can tell 589 00:30:39,480 --> 00:30:42,000 that your mother wants me as her daughter-in-law. 590 00:30:42,080 --> 00:30:45,920 I'm afraid all your efforts have been in vain. 591 00:30:48,080 --> 00:30:49,320 Baniang. 592 00:30:50,280 --> 00:30:52,600 You've seen the painting and met him in person. 593 00:30:52,680 --> 00:30:56,480 Du Yangxi truly stands out with his literary grace and charm. 594 00:30:58,680 --> 00:31:00,200 Aren't you any attracted? 595 00:31:04,760 --> 00:31:07,240 My marriage is entirely up to my parents. 596 00:31:08,120 --> 00:31:10,720 I'm just a young lady. I have no say in this matter. 597 00:31:11,320 --> 00:31:13,520 - Alright then, forget it. - Chai An. 598 00:31:15,360 --> 00:31:16,600 You have an idea? 599 00:31:17,920 --> 00:31:20,280 This man is quite elusive. 600 00:31:21,240 --> 00:31:24,000 But we're not a powerless ordinary family in Bianjing. 601 00:31:24,520 --> 00:31:27,360 Even if he has a thousand tricks, I can deal with them. 602 00:31:27,440 --> 00:31:29,120 What is there to fear? 603 00:31:29,200 --> 00:31:32,840 But your mother wants a marital alliance so badly. 604 00:31:32,920 --> 00:31:34,080 How is Du Yangxi… 605 00:31:35,880 --> 00:31:39,520 As long as you follow my plan, within ten days, 606 00:31:39,600 --> 00:31:40,920 my mother will change her mind. 607 00:31:41,000 --> 00:31:43,520 Even Master Du will turn to pursue you. 608 00:31:44,160 --> 00:31:45,840 - Deal. - Deal. 609 00:31:50,640 --> 00:31:52,600 PAN RESTAURANT 610 00:31:52,680 --> 00:31:55,480 - This is infuriating. That diviner! - Sister. 611 00:31:55,560 --> 00:31:57,040 It was just a divination. 612 00:31:57,120 --> 00:31:58,560 Why did you get enraged? 613 00:31:58,640 --> 00:32:00,200 Mr. Wang, the diviner, 614 00:32:00,280 --> 00:32:02,080 said that the Chai and Liu families 615 00:32:02,160 --> 00:32:03,800 couldn't form a marital alliance. 616 00:32:03,880 --> 00:32:07,760 And he dared to curse my son with a life of solitude. 617 00:32:07,840 --> 00:32:09,680 I was magnanimous for not smashing his things 618 00:32:09,760 --> 00:32:11,000 on the spot. 619 00:32:11,800 --> 00:32:13,520 But he read your fortune 620 00:32:13,600 --> 00:32:16,560 and wrote down what had happened to you. 621 00:32:16,640 --> 00:32:18,880 Everything he wrote was accurate. 622 00:32:19,520 --> 00:32:21,320 I bet he learned those from Lianghan. 623 00:32:22,320 --> 00:32:25,440 Even your son doesn't know that you went missing when you were six 624 00:32:25,520 --> 00:32:27,320 and were found later. 625 00:32:27,400 --> 00:32:28,480 How can the diviner cheat? 626 00:32:29,080 --> 00:32:30,200 He's just wrong. 627 00:32:30,760 --> 00:32:34,520 No one can ruin the marriage between my son and Liu Baniang. 628 00:32:34,600 --> 00:32:36,160 I must try someone else. 629 00:32:40,280 --> 00:32:41,440 Madam. 630 00:32:41,520 --> 00:32:42,560 Has Lady Liu arrived? 631 00:32:42,640 --> 00:32:43,560 The Liu family said 632 00:32:43,640 --> 00:32:47,200 that the shaft of Lady Liu's carriage broke right after she left home. 633 00:32:47,800 --> 00:32:49,360 Lady Liu thought it was a bad sign, 634 00:32:49,440 --> 00:32:52,040 so she headed back and sent someone to apologize. 635 00:32:52,680 --> 00:32:54,440 What? It broke? 636 00:32:54,520 --> 00:32:55,840 You see? 637 00:32:56,520 --> 00:32:57,560 Madam, bad news. 638 00:33:00,560 --> 00:33:01,960 - An'er. - Mother. 639 00:33:02,040 --> 00:33:03,840 An'er, what's happened? 640 00:33:04,840 --> 00:33:05,680 How did you get hurt? 641 00:33:05,760 --> 00:33:07,080 I was coming back from work. 642 00:33:07,160 --> 00:33:09,000 The horse went crazy and started running wild 643 00:33:09,080 --> 00:33:09,960 for no reason. 644 00:33:10,040 --> 00:33:11,920 Thankfully, no one else was hurt. 645 00:33:12,000 --> 00:33:13,560 Mother, don't worry. 646 00:33:13,640 --> 00:33:14,520 It's nothing serious. 647 00:33:14,600 --> 00:33:16,720 Hurry. Apply some medicine. 648 00:33:16,800 --> 00:33:18,800 That's right. Hurry up. 649 00:33:18,880 --> 00:33:21,000 - Find a physician. - Understood. 650 00:33:30,760 --> 00:33:32,600 I hope you do not take offense. 651 00:33:32,680 --> 00:33:34,960 Your son is afflicted by the Lonely Star. 652 00:33:35,040 --> 00:33:36,080 His marital fate suffers. 653 00:33:36,160 --> 00:33:38,680 Even if you find him a wife, 654 00:33:38,760 --> 00:33:41,560 in as little as one month or half a year tops, 655 00:33:41,640 --> 00:33:43,520 a calamity will surely befall. 656 00:33:43,600 --> 00:33:45,480 There will be blood. 657 00:33:46,120 --> 00:33:49,080 There was someone with great energy in her fortune 658 00:33:49,160 --> 00:33:51,240 that could suppress his Lonely Star. 659 00:33:51,320 --> 00:33:54,440 It's a pity that the marital tie was severed 660 00:33:54,520 --> 00:33:55,640 before it was formed. 661 00:33:56,240 --> 00:33:59,680 It's both timing and fate. 662 00:34:00,680 --> 00:34:01,640 Oh no. 663 00:34:02,560 --> 00:34:05,680 I shouldn't have canceled the engagement. 664 00:34:14,080 --> 00:34:17,160 You are truly ruthless. How did you manage to do this? 665 00:34:17,760 --> 00:34:19,680 The wound looks terrifying. 666 00:34:23,160 --> 00:34:25,120 Madam watched the physician give a prescription 667 00:34:25,200 --> 00:34:26,440 and left in a hurry. 668 00:34:26,520 --> 00:34:28,080 We don't know where she went. 669 00:34:28,160 --> 00:34:29,440 I know where she went. 670 00:34:31,000 --> 00:34:33,840 Any news from the people I sent to Ezhou? 671 00:34:33,920 --> 00:34:35,000 A message has come. 672 00:34:35,080 --> 00:34:37,520 The person was found and put on a boat. 673 00:34:41,520 --> 00:34:43,480 - Do not come again. - Madam Li. 674 00:34:43,560 --> 00:34:44,800 - Madam Li. - Go away. 675 00:34:44,880 --> 00:34:46,360 - Madam Li. - Get out. 676 00:34:46,960 --> 00:34:48,520 Take these back. 677 00:34:49,760 --> 00:34:52,000 The Chai family is wealthy and influential, 678 00:34:52,080 --> 00:34:54,000 with good farmland and great business. 679 00:34:54,080 --> 00:34:55,760 Their wealth and honor are unmatched. 680 00:34:55,840 --> 00:34:59,640 My family only runs a small tea stall with one storefront. 681 00:34:59,720 --> 00:35:02,040 We're no match for them in social status. 682 00:35:02,680 --> 00:35:06,560 The son of the Chai family is the best young man in the world. 683 00:35:06,640 --> 00:35:08,240 He's one of a kind. 684 00:35:08,320 --> 00:35:11,200 But my daughter is just a village girl 685 00:35:11,280 --> 00:35:13,760 who lacks proper upbringing and manners. 686 00:35:13,840 --> 00:35:16,000 She's no match for that young man. 687 00:35:16,080 --> 00:35:17,400 Whoever wants to cling 688 00:35:18,000 --> 00:35:20,200 to this wealthy and powerful family, go ahead. 689 00:35:20,280 --> 00:35:22,120 Even if they come begging me, 690 00:35:22,200 --> 00:35:24,120 - I won't bother seeing them. - Madam Li. 691 00:35:24,720 --> 00:35:27,680 Madam Chai deeply regrets her decision. 692 00:35:27,760 --> 00:35:29,600 She has long changed her mind. 693 00:35:29,680 --> 00:35:31,600 So, she sent us here to apologize, 694 00:35:31,680 --> 00:35:35,840 hoping that you'll overlook past grievances and renew 695 00:35:35,920 --> 00:35:37,920 the marital tie between the two families. 696 00:35:38,000 --> 00:35:40,040 She is totally sincere. 697 00:35:40,120 --> 00:35:43,480 Such nice in-laws are hard to find. 698 00:35:43,560 --> 00:35:45,160 Even if you are holding a grudge, 699 00:35:45,240 --> 00:35:47,880 you should think about your daughter. 700 00:35:47,960 --> 00:35:49,560 Yeah, take a look. 701 00:35:49,640 --> 00:35:51,360 These are all good stuff. 702 00:35:53,080 --> 00:35:54,280 Good stuff? 703 00:35:54,920 --> 00:35:56,240 Good stuff? 704 00:35:56,320 --> 00:35:57,920 What good stuff? 705 00:35:58,000 --> 00:36:00,960 They despise the poor and admire the rich. 706 00:36:01,040 --> 00:36:02,640 They're the worst of the worst. 707 00:36:02,720 --> 00:36:03,920 The worst. 708 00:36:04,000 --> 00:36:05,840 When I marry off my daughter, 709 00:36:06,440 --> 00:36:08,800 I won't care about status or wealth. 710 00:36:08,880 --> 00:36:11,880 I will find her a good family valuing education and integrity. 711 00:36:11,960 --> 00:36:15,240 The Chai family came back to ask for my daughter? 712 00:36:15,880 --> 00:36:17,440 In their dreams! 713 00:36:17,520 --> 00:36:18,640 Go away. 714 00:36:19,880 --> 00:36:20,920 Take it away! 715 00:36:21,640 --> 00:36:22,840 Go away. 716 00:36:23,360 --> 00:36:24,600 Madam Li. 717 00:36:24,680 --> 00:36:25,520 Madam Li. 718 00:36:26,360 --> 00:36:28,280 - Madam Li. - If you dare to come again, 719 00:36:28,360 --> 00:36:30,600 I'll kick you out! Close the door. 720 00:36:31,480 --> 00:36:32,480 Madam Li. 721 00:36:32,560 --> 00:36:34,280 Madam Li. Open up. 722 00:36:34,360 --> 00:36:35,560 Why did they close the door? 723 00:36:35,640 --> 00:36:37,960 - Madam Li. - Madam Li. 724 00:36:41,880 --> 00:36:45,160 You always outshine bright colors. Beautiful. 725 00:36:45,240 --> 00:36:47,560 Your goose-yellow gown is also pretty. 726 00:36:47,640 --> 00:36:49,160 It looks cheerful in winter. 727 00:36:50,160 --> 00:36:51,360 But the waist is a bit loose. 728 00:36:51,440 --> 00:36:54,400 Mother wants to fill the quilts with new cotton for our neighbors. 729 00:36:54,480 --> 00:36:55,880 I was too busy to modify my clothes. 730 00:36:56,880 --> 00:36:58,440 Give it to me. I'll help. 731 00:36:59,120 --> 00:37:01,480 Just don't get your hair oil on it. 732 00:37:01,560 --> 00:37:03,760 Or someone may end up puking in his sleep. 733 00:37:03,840 --> 00:37:05,200 That's going to be tiring. 734 00:37:05,760 --> 00:37:07,960 The Chai family came back to ask for my daughter? 735 00:37:08,040 --> 00:37:09,240 In their dreams! 736 00:37:09,320 --> 00:37:11,040 Close the door. Get lost. 737 00:37:12,520 --> 00:37:16,000 Shouhua, I only improvised the "get lost". 738 00:37:16,080 --> 00:37:17,200 The rest are her exact words. 739 00:37:23,560 --> 00:37:25,000 Why didn't you pay attention? 740 00:37:25,080 --> 00:37:28,040 You didn't see our mother's awe-inspiring stance. 741 00:37:28,120 --> 00:37:29,160 So imposing. 742 00:37:29,840 --> 00:37:30,800 They deserve it. 743 00:37:31,320 --> 00:37:33,520 Why did the Chai family put on air and bully us 744 00:37:34,640 --> 00:37:35,680 in the beginning? 745 00:37:37,920 --> 00:37:41,480 He first invited Kangning to eavesdrop and made Madam Chai change her mind. 746 00:37:42,120 --> 00:37:44,360 Master Chai seems determined 747 00:37:44,440 --> 00:37:46,760 to win Kangning back at all costs. 748 00:37:47,680 --> 00:37:51,680 But it's not easy to change the mindset of disdaining the poor. 749 00:37:52,280 --> 00:37:55,320 If Madam Chai changes her mind again one day, 750 00:37:55,400 --> 00:37:57,240 then our family will be utterly humiliated. 751 00:37:58,560 --> 00:38:00,480 Mr. Chai is so used to calling the shots alone. 752 00:38:00,560 --> 00:38:03,920 He decides to get engaged and back out whenever he wants, 753 00:38:04,600 --> 00:38:06,960 treating me like his pet or toy, 754 00:38:07,040 --> 00:38:08,000 who doesn't have a say. 755 00:38:09,600 --> 00:38:12,080 I will decide whom to marry. 756 00:38:12,160 --> 00:38:15,640 If he insists on meddling, then I won't let him off. 757 00:38:19,760 --> 00:38:21,320 You've seen the fanciest accessories. 758 00:38:21,400 --> 00:38:23,440 I wouldn't dare offer anything ordinary. 759 00:38:23,520 --> 00:38:26,680 I handpicked the special ones just for you. 760 00:38:27,280 --> 00:38:29,880 This cloisonné flower tube hairpin may seem simple, 761 00:38:29,960 --> 00:38:32,400 but the flare is great for holding flowers. 762 00:38:36,800 --> 00:38:37,640 You… 763 00:38:43,040 --> 00:38:46,200 We've received so many proposals from Bianjing, 764 00:38:46,280 --> 00:38:47,920 even to the Daming prefecture. 765 00:38:48,000 --> 00:38:49,280 I'm so swamped. 766 00:38:50,120 --> 00:38:51,640 Here are their birthdays. 767 00:38:51,720 --> 00:38:54,600 Please take a look and find the best fit. 768 00:39:07,280 --> 00:39:08,120 Madam. 769 00:39:10,320 --> 00:39:12,560 {\an8}XINHAI JIAXU YISI GUISI 770 00:39:12,640 --> 00:39:14,240 Li Kangning. I knew it. 771 00:39:14,320 --> 00:39:15,480 It is the will of heaven. 772 00:39:15,560 --> 00:39:18,040 Even the parents shall not resist it. 773 00:39:18,120 --> 00:39:19,720 If you don't take my advice… 774 00:39:20,520 --> 00:39:24,000 What if I don't take your advice? 775 00:39:27,560 --> 00:39:29,760 - Turn this upside down. - Wait. 776 00:39:29,840 --> 00:39:31,360 Please don't. 777 00:39:33,440 --> 00:39:34,480 - Capture him. - Please don't. 778 00:39:35,560 --> 00:39:37,880 I tested you to see if you were authentic. 779 00:39:37,960 --> 00:39:40,160 You wrote a few lines and dropped the paper. 780 00:39:40,240 --> 00:39:41,560 Then you asked me about my past. 781 00:39:41,640 --> 00:39:43,600 Even if you didn't get anything right, 782 00:39:43,680 --> 00:39:45,400 the boy under the table would fix it. 783 00:39:45,480 --> 00:39:46,840 How could it not be accurate? 784 00:39:46,920 --> 00:39:48,720 It's nothing but a lie! 785 00:39:49,320 --> 00:39:50,240 Madam Chai. 786 00:39:50,320 --> 00:39:51,680 Master Chai orchestrated this. 787 00:39:51,760 --> 00:39:53,600 I just did what he told me to do. 788 00:39:53,680 --> 00:39:54,920 My lady, please spare me. 789 00:39:55,000 --> 00:39:56,840 Madam Chai, please spare me. 790 00:39:56,920 --> 00:39:59,000 FINE WINE PRODUCED BY PAN RESTAURANT 791 00:39:59,080 --> 00:40:01,080 DELICACIES AND TOP QUALITY DRINKS 792 00:40:01,160 --> 00:40:02,160 Master. 793 00:40:02,240 --> 00:40:03,680 Gentlemen, please come in. 794 00:40:05,480 --> 00:40:06,520 I see. 795 00:40:06,600 --> 00:40:08,280 Bring the horse. I'm going to the port. 796 00:40:09,200 --> 00:40:10,520 Hurry up. 797 00:40:10,600 --> 00:40:12,640 But what about Madam? 798 00:40:12,720 --> 00:40:13,560 Let her be. 799 00:40:25,840 --> 00:40:27,640 Master. 800 00:40:29,040 --> 00:40:32,200 Master, I rushed to the port as you ordered, but nobody was there. 801 00:40:32,280 --> 00:40:33,600 You didn't find her? 802 00:40:33,680 --> 00:40:34,560 What about the guards? 803 00:40:34,640 --> 00:40:37,480 Liu's merchant ship should have arrived by midday, 804 00:40:37,560 --> 00:40:39,240 but I saw no trace of the ship. 805 00:40:39,840 --> 00:40:41,280 I didn't want to keep you waiting, 806 00:40:41,360 --> 00:40:44,080 so I told the others to stay and came back alone. 807 00:40:45,280 --> 00:40:46,120 Oh no. 808 00:40:59,080 --> 00:41:00,000 Liu Baniang. 809 00:41:00,080 --> 00:41:01,760 Why did you go back on your word? 810 00:41:01,840 --> 00:41:03,160 You agreed to my plan. 811 00:41:03,240 --> 00:41:04,760 Yet you sold me out. 812 00:41:05,360 --> 00:41:06,400 What makes you say that? 813 00:41:06,480 --> 00:41:08,840 The diviner has been in this profession for over a decade 814 00:41:08,920 --> 00:41:10,480 and rarely slips up. 815 00:41:10,560 --> 00:41:12,080 But my mother saw through his tricks. 816 00:41:12,160 --> 00:41:14,600 Before that, she had been scammed out of a fortune every year. 817 00:41:15,520 --> 00:41:18,120 The person I found should have arrived but vanished. 818 00:41:18,200 --> 00:41:20,840 And it just happened that they boarded your merchant ship. 819 00:41:20,920 --> 00:41:23,400 Liu Baniang. Tell me. Where is she? 820 00:41:24,040 --> 00:41:25,600 Chai An. 821 00:41:25,680 --> 00:41:28,520 Sorry, I have let you down. 822 00:41:30,560 --> 00:41:31,720 She's with the Li family? 823 00:41:37,080 --> 00:41:39,880 - Welcome our guest. - Understood. 824 00:41:44,240 --> 00:41:46,040 Madam Du, please step out of the sedan. 825 00:42:12,400 --> 00:42:15,360 Master Du is good-looking, graceful, and elegant. 826 00:42:16,200 --> 00:42:19,200 How come his mother looks like this? 827 00:42:19,280 --> 00:42:21,600 Haode, why do you sound so judgmental? 828 00:42:21,680 --> 00:42:22,800 That's not what I meant. 829 00:42:25,920 --> 00:42:28,960 They don't look alike. 830 00:42:29,040 --> 00:42:30,200 MADAM DU 831 00:42:30,280 --> 00:42:32,160 She doesn't look like his mother. 832 00:42:32,240 --> 00:42:34,080 She's more like his grandmother. 833 00:42:36,160 --> 00:42:37,560 Let's go. 834 00:42:46,160 --> 00:42:48,160 Sister, here. 835 00:42:48,240 --> 00:42:49,680 Please enjoy. 836 00:42:49,760 --> 00:42:52,800 You're too kind. How do I deserve this? 837 00:42:53,760 --> 00:42:54,680 Here's the spoon. 838 00:42:55,800 --> 00:42:57,280 Be careful. It's hot. 839 00:43:39,360 --> 00:43:41,160 Good girl. 840 00:43:42,480 --> 00:43:43,600 Thank you. 841 00:43:51,720 --> 00:43:52,960 What did Li Kangning offer you? 842 00:43:53,960 --> 00:43:55,440 She told me… 843 00:43:55,520 --> 00:43:58,960 If you marry Master Du, even if he passes the exam 844 00:43:59,040 --> 00:44:01,480 and gets appointed to the Hanlin Academy or to an external post, 845 00:44:01,560 --> 00:44:03,920 his salary will be meager, and you'll live a modest life. 846 00:44:05,040 --> 00:44:07,640 It may be fine to use up your dowry, 847 00:44:07,720 --> 00:44:09,920 but you may have to imitate Meng Guang from ancient times, 848 00:44:10,000 --> 00:44:11,400 remove all the accessories, 849 00:44:12,000 --> 00:44:13,360 change into worn-out clothes, 850 00:44:13,960 --> 00:44:15,480 and look after your mother-in-law. 851 00:44:15,560 --> 00:44:18,480 How can a single young lady say such things? 852 00:44:19,720 --> 00:44:22,560 Merchants value profit over anything else. 853 00:44:23,280 --> 00:44:25,040 I can't say such things to the others. 854 00:44:25,600 --> 00:44:26,440 But I can to you. 855 00:44:32,800 --> 00:44:34,480 But I can't marry Chai An either. 856 00:44:35,040 --> 00:44:36,760 He is so shrewd. 857 00:44:36,840 --> 00:44:39,680 I won't be able to take any advantage of him. 858 00:44:40,360 --> 00:44:43,440 Except for scholars and cunning merchants, 859 00:44:43,520 --> 00:44:44,800 don't you have other options? 860 00:44:47,880 --> 00:44:50,600 She changed your mind with just a few words? 861 00:44:50,680 --> 00:44:51,840 I don't believe it. 862 00:44:51,920 --> 00:44:52,800 Who did she recommend? 863 00:44:53,680 --> 00:44:55,520 All my elder sisters are married. 864 00:44:55,600 --> 00:44:56,840 My younger brother is only nine. 865 00:44:57,440 --> 00:45:01,000 I'll get a lot more if someone marries into my family. 866 00:45:01,080 --> 00:45:03,120 Thankfully, Kangning reminded me. 867 00:45:03,200 --> 00:45:05,040 I didn't see the whole picture. 868 00:45:06,920 --> 00:45:09,080 The problem is you won't make it. 869 00:45:09,160 --> 00:45:12,040 Let's see whether she teaches you how to convince your father 870 00:45:12,120 --> 00:45:13,640 to keep you at home. 871 00:45:14,960 --> 00:45:16,720 My dear brother. 872 00:45:16,800 --> 00:45:20,120 Merchants often pursue profit over righteousness. 873 00:45:20,200 --> 00:45:23,000 I grew up observing what the merchants do 874 00:45:23,080 --> 00:45:26,560 and learned to be obsessed with wealth better than anyone. 875 00:45:26,640 --> 00:45:28,520 It's not that I want to betray you. 876 00:45:28,600 --> 00:45:30,160 It's really just my nature. 877 00:45:30,960 --> 00:45:32,800 Whoever offers me the most benefits, 878 00:45:32,880 --> 00:45:36,720 I will naturally follow their lead without any second thoughts. 879 00:45:37,320 --> 00:45:38,920 Well played, Li Kangning. 880 00:45:39,440 --> 00:45:41,760 How dare you stab me in my back? 881 00:45:42,520 --> 00:45:43,760 Despicable. 882 00:45:44,480 --> 00:45:45,360 So despicable. 883 00:45:46,560 --> 00:45:47,600 Chai An? 884 00:45:48,160 --> 00:45:49,360 Chai An! 885 00:48:17,440 --> 00:48:19,360 Subtitle translation by: Jie Chen 62426

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