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EPISODE 29

YANG'S MANSION

You can still sleep?

It's all your fault.

That almost killed me.

You deserved it.

Don't waste your energy.

Once you marry into my family of Yang, you can't escape.

My mother will be here any minute. She'll tear you apart.

Leshan.

Leshan.

Leshan.

Mom.

- Mom. - It's okay.

Don't be afraid. I am here.

I'm here. Don't cry.

Your sisters are all here.

- You… - Don't waste your time here.

Take Leshan back home.

We'll meet at Kaifeng Court.

Right, Master Du is on his way to the He's.

We'll file a lawsuit against Yang together.

Kidnapping a woman in broad daylight. Let's see the consequences.

It's alright. Let's go back. Come on.

Madam Li.

Sorry for not greeting you earlier, in-laws.

Please forgive me.

In-laws? We are not in-laws. Good shoes won't step on stinky shit.

A good family like us

can't be in-laws to you, bullies.

You old turtle-like geezer, you're just in time.

I'll take you to court, and let's talk there.

Let's go.

Let go. Let go of my husband.

You are such a rude woman.

You vile woman!

You don't discipline your son.

Your son has done such a shameful and immoral thing,

- yet you are saying I'm rude? - Let go.

- You are no noble one. - Let go.

- Don't try to put on airs here. - Don't.

You said I'm rude? So what?

- Mother. - Madam.

- Mother. - Mother, are you okay?

We respect you for being an elder.

You come into our home to create a scene. Don't you care about your reputation?

You!

We created a scene?

It was your son who created a scene himself

by taking Leshan here by force.

He brought it upon himself. Who is to be blamed?

If anyone dares to release them without authorization,

take 50 strokes.

Guard! Did you all see that?

Catch these shrews.

Guards!

Catch them!

Who dares!

How can one abduct a woman in broad daylight?

Is there any law and order here?

Don't move. Stop!

What are you doing?

Madam Li.

This matter was chaos born of fate.

The mistakes happen one after another. The brides were switched in the end.

What's done is done.

It's embarrassing for both families to keep this up.

Maybe we should sit down and discuss this matter properly.

Sit and discuss this? No way. There's nothing to discuss. Let's go.

- Don't… - You!

Master.

- Say it. - The He family arrived.

My eldest son-in-law went to the He family.

Didn't he come with you?

I…

have never met Mr. Du.

We must have taken different paths on the way.

Madam Li.

Your daughter is beautiful, intelligent, gentle, and virtuous.

It's a pity that I am not that fortunate

to marry such a fine woman.

If we were married,

I fear I can't bear such a good fortune.

So, please choose another son-in-law to avoid ruining Leshan's life.

Mr. He, what are you talking about?

Good things always come with many obstacles.

My daughter was taken here unwillingly.

But fortunately, she's clever and hasn't suffered any loss.

You should just take her back

and complete the wedding ceremony all over again.

Then you will still be a fine couple.

How can you call off the marriage just because of a temporary discord?

You are young and inexperienced. Ask your parents to decide for you.

Madam Li.

I…

Shiniang.

Last night, I got drunk and mistook her for Leshan.

I have already spent the night with Shiniang.

Now, we can only acknowledge the marriage, despite the mistake.

Leshan, I am really sorry.

Indeed, he is a nice young man with both virtue and talent.

He changed so quickly.

If it were me,

I would really be ashamed.

Mind your words. Shut up.

How dare you call off the marriage!

Mom.

The He family is not meant for me. Don't force it.

The deed is done.

Might as well do him a favor and make them a couple.

She is indeed quite forthright.

Mr. He.

You gave me this gold hairpin before.

Today, I shall return it to you.

From this moment, we call off the marriage and sever ties.

You could find another marriage match,

so could I.

This is reasonable. We have nothing to do with each other anymore.

Give it back to him.

- What are you doing? - You are a grown man.

Who are you showing that look to?

Do you think no one knows the filth in your mind?

You fear the powerful Yang family and it will drag you.

So, you're willing to be humiliated, just to flatter them.

You can even give away your betrothed.

Where's your dignity?

Fortunately, I did not marry you. Otherwise, I would rather be a nun

than join you in being a coward.

Well done. You called off the marriage.

I think you deserve a slap.

The Li family never suffers a loss, so this settles it.

What a shrew!

My brother Xian.

Our family can't take her in.

A brave woman and a weak man do not match.

That coward dares not marry you, but I do.

That's it. Show the guests out.

Yes, please.

What a timid, shameless person!

Off you go.

The He family calls off the marriage and seeks another,

so faithless, shameless, and ignorant.

Madam Li, since Leshan and Xian

have already completed the wedding ceremony,

this can be called a match made by fate.

If we could become in-laws,

it would also be in accordance with fate.

If you do agree,

from now on,

Leshan will henceforth be a part of our Yang family.

You old…

Thank you, Assistant Commander Yang.

In marriage, it's more than matching skills and appearances

but also the personalities.

If the husband and wife are at odds and incompatible,

then this marriage will breed enmity.

Shouhua, don't bother talking to him.

The Li daughters' marriage is none of any outsider's concern.

If you have anything to say, let's meet at the court tomorrow.

- Let's go. - Wait.

- Wait. - Master.

Congratulations.

Commander Zhang.

Congratulations, Assistant Commander Yang.

His Majesty heard of your son's wedding.

On this auspicious day,

His Majesty bestows you a plaque with his imperial inscription,

100 taels of gold, and various fine silks

to celebrate the wedding of the Yang and Li families.

"A match made in heaven."

Well…

Everyone, aren't you grateful for the blessing?

The Emperor's grace is boundless.

Long live His Majesty.

Let's go. The Song dynasty has the Bureau for Letters.

I'll make a complaint to the Jinluan Palace.

I don't believe there's no justice in this world.

Let's go.

Mom, I won't go.

Leshan, you can't give up at this moment.

Today, I've seen that the Yang family is just covering up their son's mistake.

There was no proper apology at all after we arrived.

They even had the imperial plaque from His Majesty.

They wanted to use their power to pressure us.

Alright, let's go.

- Why are you so stubborn? - Mom.

Mom.

I understand what Leshan thinks.

His Majesty has known about this matter.

It's not a trivial matter between the families.

Even if we plead before His Majesty,

we have no proof that the Yang family switched brides.

If the royal family wanted to take sides,

they would see it as a minor mistake caused by market fusses.

She's the one who entered the Yang family's sedan chair.

By then, Leshan's reputation might be ruined,

and she would be accused of deceiving the Emperor.

Huh?

Why should I fear him? I've been bold since childhood.

Is it really that serious?

- Do we really let Leshan marry him? - No way.

That Yang Xian is a fop, and the Yang family is a den of iniquity.

Leshan can't stay there.

Kangning.

Back then, the ladies from Shen's were trapped by bandits.

Master Yang happened to be hunting nearby.

He wiped out the bandits with servants.

He's not proficient in martial arts,

yet he dared to risk his life to save others.

I think he's not a bad guy.

My dear sisters, don't worry about me. If the Yang family welcomes me that much,

then I might as well accept it

to stay and be Yang Xian's wife,

to repay his life-saving grace.

But fortune and misfortune are unpredictable.

He can marry me,

but he might not be able to put up with me.

I can put up with her.

You scoundrel!

What are you doing? Don't hit my son.

Hit me.

Luckily, you have other sons. Beating me to death won't harm you.

You!

Lady Yan comes from a prestigious family.

She's talented and beautiful. You don't marry her,

instead, you marry such a shrew.

What do you want?

In Bianjing, when someone marries, they get to see each other beforehand.

Her temperament, looks, and personality. You know nothing about that.

Nor did you send anyone to inquire about it.

How can you know if we'll get along well?

Listen.

You are unruly and dissolute.

Do you think she doesn't deserve you?

A woman who eloped with her cousin to Shouzhou three years ago,

abandoned her husband to return home because of poverty,

- of course, I don't deserve her. - What?

Wait.

Where did you hear all this?

Rumors, all rumors.

Fine, even if it's true,

but the Yan family…

I know.

Her grandfather was just appointed as the Deputy Minister of Ministry of Works.

As my father, you treat my marriage as a trade.

You weigh it carefully and put a label to it.

As your son, I learned from you and made the switch.

- That's not surprising, is it? - You!

Our whole family is filthy and beyond cure.

Let's not loathe each other and just get by.

- You! - Xian.

- What are you doing? - Right.

Lady Yan didn't want to marry me, a fop,

so she just went with the flow.

You'd better think

how to explain this to Deputy Minister Yan.

What should I do about this?

- You won't sue them anymore? - No.

Compromising is not the family motto of the Li family.

I even consulted with my brothers-in-law during the day

on how to deal with the arrogant Yang family.

And you won't sue them anymore now?

Madam never suffers a loss.

Can she accept this?

Leshan is always being capricious.

But at critical moments, she knows what to do.

No one can sway her.

Yang Xian is by no means a good man.

Are you really at ease entrusting Leshan to him?

When we left,

Kangning left all the best servants behind

and told them to temporarily stay in the Yang family's outer courtyard.

If anything happens,

we won't let Leshan suffer.

It's done. Give it a try.

Four of us sisters together can't beat Leshan.

At home,

if it weren't for mother, she would have been domineering.

The Yang family bullies us with their power.

She's very unhappy about it.

How can she easily let Yang Xian off the hook?

Just wait and see.

It's just right.

Li Leshan, open the door.

Li Leshan, open the door.

Li Leshan, this is my room.

Li Leshan, open the door.

- Master. - Get lost.

- Li Leshan, open the door. - Let's go.

Open the door. I know you're in there.

You open the door.

You open the door now, and we can still talk it over.

Li Leshan.

Open the door.

Master shouted himself hoarse, but Lady Li did not open the door.

Master went to the study to sleep in anger.

Knowing she was no virtuous woman, yet he insisted on marrying her.

How dare she bully my son like this! I will not spare her.

- Mother. - Mother.

You've heard from Yinping that she's bolted the door shut.

No matter what, she won't open the door.

Mother, what are you going to do?

How dare she! I am her mother-in-law.

What can she do if I have the door broken down?

Mother, His Majesty has just bestowed us a plaque today.

If we cause a scene at night,

we'll be laughed at when the words get out.

Ridiculous!

We can't be hesitant and indecisive.

With so many in the Yang family, no one can't deal with such a girl?

Do you want me to bear her?

Mother, please calm your anger.

When the people from the Li family left, they left behind many servants.

Fortunately, my husband is clever

and kept them all isolated in the outer courtyard.

Although they are still at the Yang's mansion,

it's inconvenient to come in the inner courtyard.

You are her mother-in-law.

It's easy to deal with a girl.

Don't get agitated.

Well, why not do so?

My lady, Madam Yang has asked you to see her right after you freshen up.

BLESSINGS PASS ON GENERATIONS

My lady, Madam Yang is in here.

Please.

What are you doing?

My lady, please forgive me.

Madam Yang said

it's customary the bride honors the ancestors the day after the wedding,

but you made a big scene yesterday,

alarmed the ancestors and brought us misfortune.

So, you have to kneel in the ancestral hall for a few hours

to reflect properly on your own.

At noon, we will bring you tea and food.

How dare you scheme against me! Open the door.

Hurry!

You!

Alright.

Mr. Yang.

You've just gotten married. Today, you should visit the bride's family.

Yet you invited us to enjoy tea and music here.

Li family? Who are they?

Do they deserve Master Yang's personal visit?

Is it your place to speak ill against my wife's family?

Sorry.

I'm only talking nonsense.

Deserves a beating, indeed.

Yes. Knowing well that the Li family is of humble origin,

I didn't know that their family is full of beauties.

I thought Mr. Zhao was exaggerating.

Even Master Yang went to great lengths to exchange the bride.

I guess it is true.

Said by Zhao Liangcheng again?

His newly wedded concubine is ill with heart sickness.

Otherwise, he would have come.

There are no outsiders here.

Logically speaking, you should bring your wife here

to let us meet.

Exactly, bring her here.

Right, it is proper to bring her here to receive greetings.

Hearing about is better than the actual meeting. You'd better not to meet her.

Is she very ugly?

- How ugly is she? - How ugly, indeed?

Just one glance at her, and your insides start to smoke.

A second glance at her, and you'll bleed from all orifices.

A third glance at her,

and you'll die on the spot.

Just this?

After all, she is a newly wedded bride.

Madam Yang said the Yang family always gathers blessings and splendor.

If she doesn't follow the rules,

she will have a lot of suffering ahead.

Moreover, no matter how arrogant one is,

as long as she has to drink and eat, she'll eventually bow down.

Jealous.

I know what you are thinking.

Don't try to hide it from me, or I'll tell her.

I am not afraid of her.

My lady, don't.

My lady.

- My lady, please spare me. - Fine.

Who is waiting there to be fed by you?

The entire Yang family doesn't regard me as a person, right?

Good.

Even a maid dares to bully me.

My lady, please spare me. I'm sorry.

My lady, we are given to you by Madam Yang.

Please be decent and show mercy.

Even if the Queen Mother is here, I'll still beat you.

Pick up the food box and come with me, or I'll break your legs.

Wang.

The young master has ordered to add a few more dishes for lunch.

Duck and stir-fried chicken

Gourd soup with fresh lamb.

And a portion of cream pastry.

Okay, just make the order.

Did you all hear that? Be more efficient, everyone.

What are you doing? Hurry up and get to work.

You are the young master's newly wedded wife, right?

The kitchen here is full of smoke and fire,

not a place for someone as delicate and noble as you.

It would break the rules.

Do you have any orders? Let's talk outside.

I married into the Yang family properly in a sedan chair carried by eight.

A maid like you is in no place to call me.

My Li family is just a family of commoners.

When all the helpers and kitchen staff see me,

they would keep their voice and head down.

Royal family? Strict rules?

Even a housekeeper dares to laugh at me without any respect.

Yesterday, Mother-in-law said the Yang family is a household of manners.

Yet the next day, you do the opposite.

As the newlywed lady,

I must correct all your manners. Slap your face yourself.

My lady, I am so sorry.

I will not dare give you plain food again.

I deserve punishment.

This one, this one, and this one.

Bring them to my room.

And bring up a pot of green plum wine.

A plate of beef as well.

Yes.

Where is Master Yang hosting the banquet?

Master Yang, what I said was just a joke.

I fear my serious words may annoy you.

I've heard

this Li family from Luoyang may not be considered wealthy,

but all the daughters have been carefully cultivated from a young age.

Do you know why?

Why?

Madam Li keeps a group of performers in her shop

to attract scholars and young talents.

But secretly, she uses her beautiful daughters as bait

to win over those wealthy men

in order to climb high and get to know the nobles.

Some said…

What?

They said the Sifu House is a hangout for prostitutes,

in private, engaging in all those indecent activities.

Even those beautiful Li women

are dealing with something indecent.

Otherwise, given the Li family's meager assets,

how could they marry into wealthy Bianjing families?

Shut up.

Master Yang, the Li family is of a humble origin.

They would do anything to climb high.

Seduce men and sell daughters. These are nothing serious to them.

You've married her. Don't take it to heart.

If you're tired of her, just divorce her

and marry someone better afterwards.

Anyone would be a hundred times better than them.

You are such a vile and base person.

How dare you spread rumors about me?

You are so rude.

Why are you here?

You?

Then it's you.

You dared to spread rumors.

You deserve a beating. Take it.

This stick is to beat you for slandering my Li family.

This stick is to beat you for insulting my mother.

This stick is to beat you for defaming the reputation of my sisters.

Take one more stick.

- No more. - Who says so?

And you dared to advise others to divorce.

- Fine. - Master Yang, save me.

Fine.

This dirty tongue that spreads rumors and causes trouble…

Come on. Let me cut it off.

Apologize to my wife now.

All of you come out.

You, on the artificial hill, come down now.

Master Yang, save me.

Apologize.

Lady Li, it's all my fault for having such a dirty tongue.

Lady Li, you are magnanimous. I'll never talk behind your back anymore.

- Never. - Never.

I'll never slander the Li family again. Never.

How bold you are.

You've forgotten Master Shen, my fourth brother-in-law, right?

The son of Dali Supreme Court's Minister

broke the law and got beheaded by him.

You fools

are spreading rumors, tarnishing the reputation of officials' relatives.

You should all be sentenced by hanging.

If you dare again to spread rumors and slander others,

it'd be a mercy to send you to Kaifeng Court for imprisonment.

Might as well slit open your belly and chop up your heart.

It's so worth it for me, you four.

I am a man, and I don't fight with women. That's why I suffered.

You guys…

- didn't save me. - I…

You just watched me getting beaten by that shrew, hiding.

I was about to save you.

But then I saw her charging at me,

I got dizzy,

and my knees went weak.

Master Yang, you have to discipline her.

I told you that you need to avoid her when you see her.

You three got caught by her.

Remember.

As long as Lady Li remains my wife,

I won't allow anyone to bully her.

I wouldn't have let you off without a beating today if she didn't do it.

Why did she say "you four"?

Li Leshan, stop there.

SPRING BREEZE AND AUTUMN MOON

Li Leshan, stop there.

Li Leshan.

Li Leshan, don't think I'll have no way to deal with you.

I dared to marry you, and I have ways to manage you.

Just now, I didn't fight back because you're a woman.

If you dare to make a scene again and provoke me,

I…

I'll tear down this door, tie you up,

and send you back to the Li's with gongs ringing.

By then, it won't just be you who's shamed,

I'll charge your mother for not disciplining her daughter

and letting her commit violence.

Open the door.

- Pour the wine. - Open the door.

Open the door, then everything will be fine.

Li Leshan, open the door.

Qiansheng, order someone to break down the door.

Yes.

Mother, sister.

Mother, you've seen it.

This new bride has quite a temper.

She dares to give her husband the cold shoulder.

- I'll go ask her to open the door. - No need.

All of you watch. I'll ask her to open the door myself.

If she still doesn't open the door,

she's disrespecting her elders, committing a crime of disobedience.

When I sue her in court,

it will be a disgrace and humiliation for the Li family.

If she gets strokes at court,

her mother will have nothing so say

but thank me for disciplining her daughter.

Mother.

Lady Li, what are you doing in there?

I just ordered someone to prepare the wine and dishes.

I was about to send someone to call for Xian.

I didn't hear anyone knocking at the door.

Sorry for keeping you waiting here.

May I know what's the matter?

Well said.

- Everyone knows what you did last night. - Alright.

Mother, sister.

I don't need others to care about my affairs.

You two just go back.

Li Leshan, you come with me.

How can you talk to us like that?

We are here for you.

BRIGHT AUTUMN MOON AND WARM SPRING BREEZE

Mother.

- You all may leave. - Yes.

You messed up the banquet.

And I'm still hungry.

Your family is full of servants and maids.

You have enough servants.

Why did you insist on marrying me,

instead of the talented and beautiful Yan girl that day?

You are just causing trouble for yourself.

Even if you don't fancy that Yan girl,

you could inform your parents and marry another girl.

My family is only tea house owners.

We are not a match for your noble family.

Moreover, I don't tolerate anyone.

Today, I beat up your rascal friends.

Tomorrow, if anyone else dares to do anything bad to me

and provokes me,

I'll not hesitate to beat them, no matter who they are.

You will not have a day of peace after our marriage.

Li Leshan, you are trying to get me to divorce you, right?

Never.

- You! - Even if I didn't marry that Lady Yan,

there will still be many others.

I don't want to marry any lady my father chooses.

I like your wildness

and forthright behavior, which is different from anyone from Yang's family.

I also like watching you beat others.

You can just beat those

who are vile and despicable.

So, you like me that much.

Then I will stay in the Yang family

to be a loving couple with you.

We stay together day and night.

You shall not regret it in the future.

Alright then, remember what you said.

Qiansheng.

Master.

Prepare the wedding candles and wedding wine.

Get some more dishes.

I want to share a bridal cup of wine

with my wife.

Yes.

Wait.

First, have someone change the ceramic pillow on the bed.

Yes, Master.

The left one is for Master, the right is for Lady Li.

The right is for Lady Li. Remember it.

Well…

After drinking this cup of wine, one feels weak and limp.

Can't even lift a wooden club.

How can you be so foolish? Master Wang has already been beaten up.

So, our Master should take some precautions in advance.

Alright, hurry.

Go.

Remember it.

If they get along well, what good would it do me?

I can't let Lady Li get what she wants.

- Master, I'll set the dishes for you. - Leave.

Yes.

That day,

you were supposed to marry into the He family,

yet you married into mine.

So, though we had our matches, fate eventually brought us together.

I toast this to you.

From now on, let's not mention anything about the past.

Let bygones be bygones. I hope we will be a happy couple forever.

A mouse! There's a mouse in the room.

A mouse? Where is it?

I just saw it over there.

But I lost sight of it now.

You must have been mistaken.

Let's continue.

My apologies. Please pick it up.

Master, since you wish to have a toast to our wedding,

then we must drink from the crossed cups according to the ritual.

Here.

You are right.

Here.

My lady.

Master Yang is drunk. Go in and take care of him.

Yes.

Well…

My lady, don't be mad. Just tell us what you want to do,

then we'll do it.

That's right.

Get to work.

Li Leshan, what are you up to now? Let me go.

What are you doing?

You…

What are you doing?

Someone!

Someone!

Dear husband.

Normally, a couple

would do cliché things, like drawing the eyebrow.

They don't know how to have fun like I do.

I'll let you experience the unique joy and fun.

Li Leshan.

Go on. Louder.

Get everyone in the Yang family to come.

Li Leshan. You!

I'm sure that your news of having fun

will spread across the entire capital by tomorrow.

Li Leshan, just wait and see.

Master, this is the drug you wanted yourself.

It's pretty strong.

What?

Don't you like it?

I can let you go.

Just promise me one thing. Everything is negotiable.

Don't even think about it.

A rejection?

Good. You are bold.

What a great man

you are.

Tickle him.

Go on.

Yes or no?

You may leave.

- Yes. - Yes.

Okay.

You say it.

What do you want me to do?

I want you to prepare a generous gift and come with me to the Li's tomorrow.

That's easy.

Let me go.

I want you to do more than this.

You can't talk back or fight back in front of others

to be a compliant and considerate husband.

How about it? Can you do it?

Yes.

Let go of me.

Among the six children my mother raised,

she pampers me the most. If I don't live a happy life,

she might have trouble sleeping at night.

- If you do what I say… - If you can't fall sleep…

…I will stop right here.

Otherwise…

Remember my preferences,

lest you get caught if someone asks you.

I love to eat sweet things and dislike sour.

I hate Sichuan pepper and ginger the most.

How dare you try to sneak attack me?

Am I that despicable? Winning you over won't be an unmerited victory.

I love bright blue, yellow, and red. The more eye-catching, the more I love it.

I dislike white, black, and gray the most.

- So depressing to look at. - White, black, and gray.

- How depressing! - Depressing…

Just remember these two for now.

All the girls in my family have different personalities,

and their husbands are also worlds apart.

Those four brothers-in-law of mine

are all extraordinary.

You must be careful.

I've told you not to sneak attack.

You fool.

Do you remember what I've told you?

I'm not stupid. I got it.

But I always feel like I've forgotten something.

You've reminded me many times.

You just want me to pretend to act submissive.

The Li family is not some dangerous place. Why are you being so nervous?

Is it worth nagging me to death?

Li Leshan, remember this well.

I save you face today,

and you must return the favor in the future.

Stop being violent.

It's embarrassing.

Wait.

What have I forgotten?

Let me think.

What have I forgotten?

You've forgotten this…

What are you doing?

I don't think it's appropriate

to take this back, right?

Oh my.

What have I forgotten?

Subtitle translation by: Wina Huang