1 00:01:36,520 --> 00:01:39,440 EPISODE 1 2 00:01:39,520 --> 00:01:41,440 {\an8}REIGN OF RENZONG IN THE NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY 3 00:01:41,520 --> 00:01:43,200 {\an8}Boss, give me one that's fresh and hot. 4 00:01:43,280 --> 00:01:44,520 {\an8}It smells pretty good. 5 00:01:44,600 --> 00:01:45,760 {\an8}BIANJING 6 00:01:45,840 --> 00:01:46,680 {\an8}Just a moment. 7 00:01:46,760 --> 00:01:48,400 {\an8}- Alright, I'll take those then. - Okay. 8 00:01:48,480 --> 00:01:51,640 Sesame oil. Top-quality sesame oil. 9 00:01:51,720 --> 00:01:53,560 - Steamed buns. - Sesame oil. 10 00:01:53,640 --> 00:01:54,840 Nice and hot. 11 00:01:55,760 --> 00:01:56,880 Peanut cake. 12 00:01:56,960 --> 00:01:58,320 Come take a look. 13 00:02:05,280 --> 00:02:06,920 Let's get this one. 14 00:02:07,000 --> 00:02:08,880 - Nice and hot. - Here you go. 15 00:02:20,240 --> 00:02:21,080 PAN RESTAURANT 16 00:02:21,160 --> 00:02:22,680 - Welcome! - They have a new owner now. 17 00:02:22,760 --> 00:02:25,560 - Does Pan Restaurant sell Penglai Chun? - Yes, it does. 18 00:02:25,640 --> 00:02:27,000 When it comes to good wine, 19 00:02:27,080 --> 00:02:28,880 the Meishou from Baifan Restaurant is the best. 20 00:02:29,480 --> 00:02:30,360 Let's give it a try. 21 00:02:30,440 --> 00:02:31,520 Let's go. 22 00:02:31,600 --> 00:02:32,920 Waiter, table for three. 23 00:02:33,000 --> 00:02:34,320 Three gentlemen, please come. 24 00:02:41,040 --> 00:02:43,400 I can't feel my arms with you there. Get up. 25 00:02:45,800 --> 00:02:47,480 MADAM LI 26 00:02:50,920 --> 00:02:53,320 ELDEST DAUGHTER, SHOUHUA 27 00:02:55,480 --> 00:02:57,280 Come on. Brush your teeth. 28 00:02:57,960 --> 00:02:59,600 Mom is really stingy. 29 00:02:59,680 --> 00:03:01,800 Why not hire a sedan chair to go into the city? 30 00:03:01,880 --> 00:03:03,880 It's both convenient and respectable. 31 00:03:05,520 --> 00:03:06,760 So noisy. 32 00:03:06,840 --> 00:03:08,320 You're stepping on me. 33 00:03:09,800 --> 00:03:10,760 FIFTH DAUGHTER, LESHAN 34 00:03:10,840 --> 00:03:12,840 - Stop it. The vehicle is shaking. - Quick. 35 00:03:14,680 --> 00:03:16,040 Oil spilled out. 36 00:03:16,120 --> 00:03:17,160 - Okay. - You. 37 00:03:18,640 --> 00:03:20,200 Mom. 38 00:03:20,280 --> 00:03:22,200 Stop fooling around. Hurry. There's hair oil left. 39 00:03:23,040 --> 00:03:25,560 - Come on. - Only quiet when you're all asleep. 40 00:03:25,640 --> 00:03:28,080 - She's stepping on me. - Don't move. 41 00:03:29,840 --> 00:03:31,680 Don't mention those darn people anymore. 42 00:03:31,760 --> 00:03:33,680 In broad daylight, 43 00:03:33,760 --> 00:03:35,080 they start daydreaming. 44 00:03:35,760 --> 00:03:37,800 They ask for 120 coins right off the bat. 45 00:03:38,400 --> 00:03:40,000 A hundred and twenty coins, seriously? 46 00:03:40,080 --> 00:03:42,920 Later, when we arrive at your second sister's house, 47 00:03:43,000 --> 00:03:46,880 all the sedans are yours to sit on if you like. 48 00:03:51,760 --> 00:03:53,160 No wonder everyone says 49 00:03:53,240 --> 00:03:54,960 Bianjing's splendor's unrivaled in the world. 50 00:03:55,040 --> 00:03:56,080 Sister, 51 00:03:56,160 --> 00:03:58,480 look at that door. They've even put up a decorative arch. 52 00:03:59,520 --> 00:04:02,160 There are many ladies with flowers in the hair on the pavilion. 53 00:04:02,240 --> 00:04:03,280 Over here. 54 00:04:04,640 --> 00:04:07,240 - Let me have a look. - Careful with the oil. 55 00:04:07,320 --> 00:04:08,800 - Your skirt. - Be careful. 56 00:04:08,880 --> 00:04:10,800 Can you be a bit more mature? 57 00:04:11,560 --> 00:04:12,600 Pancakes. 58 00:04:13,240 --> 00:04:14,320 Here, kind guest. Have one. 59 00:04:14,920 --> 00:04:16,320 MADAM LIU, CHUNLAI 60 00:04:17,160 --> 00:04:19,880 QIONGNU 61 00:04:21,240 --> 00:04:22,400 PAN RESTAURANT 62 00:04:26,480 --> 00:04:27,320 Sis. 63 00:04:27,400 --> 00:04:29,400 Look over there. Someone is gorgeously dressed. 64 00:04:30,000 --> 00:04:31,080 Isn't it new? 65 00:04:31,160 --> 00:04:32,920 Can we wear something like that in the future? 66 00:04:33,000 --> 00:04:35,600 - Ask Mother. - Let's settle down in Bianjing first. 67 00:04:35,680 --> 00:04:38,720 Then, I will find each of you a good husband. 68 00:04:39,480 --> 00:04:42,360 I will have no regrets after that. 69 00:05:09,920 --> 00:05:12,560 CHAI AN 70 00:05:12,640 --> 00:05:13,800 - LIANG JUNQING - My lord. 71 00:05:21,920 --> 00:05:22,920 Enjoy your meal, my lord. 72 00:05:23,000 --> 00:05:25,440 I'll be right outside. Just call if you need anything. 73 00:05:28,920 --> 00:05:32,120 In this city, only Master Chai has wealth worth 10,000 strings of coin. 74 00:05:32,200 --> 00:05:34,760 In the blink of an eye, he took over such a large shop. 75 00:05:34,840 --> 00:05:38,800 But I heard the old owner has suffered great losses for three consecutive years. 76 00:05:38,880 --> 00:05:39,800 Lost a lot of wealth. 77 00:05:39,880 --> 00:05:41,440 You faint-hearted ones. 78 00:05:42,800 --> 00:05:44,240 What kind of person is Master Chai? 79 00:05:44,840 --> 00:05:46,200 News was shared from the Palace. 80 00:05:46,800 --> 00:05:49,520 Whoever takes on the 20,000-gold liquor taxes from Pan Restaurant 81 00:05:49,600 --> 00:05:52,280 will be authorized to open 1,000 liquor stores. 82 00:05:52,360 --> 00:05:54,480 You'll never need to worry about cash 83 00:05:54,560 --> 00:05:56,280 as it flows in like water. 84 00:05:56,360 --> 00:05:57,240 That'd be fantastic. 85 00:05:57,320 --> 00:05:59,240 Ordinary people might never get the news. 86 00:05:59,320 --> 00:06:01,880 Even if they knew, who would have the nerve to execute? 87 00:06:02,760 --> 00:06:04,000 Right. 88 00:06:06,720 --> 00:06:07,920 Are you afraid of the cold? 89 00:06:08,000 --> 00:06:09,240 The windows are all shut, 90 00:06:09,320 --> 00:06:10,520 yet you're not taking it off. 91 00:06:11,040 --> 00:06:11,960 You're not a lady. 92 00:06:12,040 --> 00:06:14,440 A grown man going out wearing this? 93 00:06:15,520 --> 00:06:17,080 I was stung by a bee yesterday 94 00:06:17,160 --> 00:06:18,640 and got such a big swelling. 95 00:06:18,720 --> 00:06:19,960 I don't want to ruin the view. 96 00:06:22,800 --> 00:06:24,280 I am ashamed. 97 00:06:24,360 --> 00:06:26,120 I drank too much last night 98 00:06:26,200 --> 00:06:27,800 and took a tumble. 99 00:06:27,880 --> 00:06:29,360 Scared of being mocked for being drunk. 100 00:06:29,440 --> 00:06:31,440 I hope you all will forgive me for this. 101 00:06:31,520 --> 00:06:33,080 No worries. 102 00:06:33,960 --> 00:06:35,080 Everyone, out. 103 00:06:36,160 --> 00:06:37,320 Out! 104 00:06:39,000 --> 00:06:40,000 I… 105 00:06:45,560 --> 00:06:46,800 Put it down. 106 00:06:52,080 --> 00:06:53,880 Such a big bee. 107 00:06:53,960 --> 00:06:56,280 - Was it your wife again? - No, no. 108 00:06:56,360 --> 00:06:58,920 I was drunk last night and got a bit intimate with the maid. 109 00:06:59,000 --> 00:07:00,080 FAN LIANGHAN 110 00:07:00,680 --> 00:07:02,240 My lady was angry, and we argued. 111 00:07:02,320 --> 00:07:04,960 I fell off the bed. But it's alright. 112 00:07:05,040 --> 00:07:07,120 You're so useless. 113 00:07:08,600 --> 00:07:10,840 - Let's go. - Where to? 114 00:07:10,920 --> 00:07:12,560 I must personally meet your shrewish wife. 115 00:07:12,640 --> 00:07:14,800 Absolutely not, if you provoke her, 116 00:07:14,880 --> 00:07:16,720 she might just eat you up. 117 00:07:17,240 --> 00:07:18,520 FAN’S MANSION 118 00:07:18,600 --> 00:07:19,480 What bad timing. 119 00:07:19,560 --> 00:07:22,240 Our master and mistress are away for the summer holidays. 120 00:07:22,320 --> 00:07:23,480 They are not at home. 121 00:07:25,160 --> 00:07:27,080 Please inform your master 122 00:07:27,160 --> 00:07:29,840 that his wife's family has traveled far from Luoyang to visit. 123 00:07:29,920 --> 00:07:32,040 He has gone to meet friends. 124 00:07:32,120 --> 00:07:34,720 Then, when will he be back? 125 00:07:34,800 --> 00:07:38,920 At noon, he is usually at Sang's house. Night entertainment after that. 126 00:07:39,000 --> 00:07:41,200 We wouldn't know when he will be back. 127 00:07:41,280 --> 00:07:43,240 - What's the matter? - What does she mean? 128 00:07:43,320 --> 00:07:45,080 Then, please take the trouble to go again 129 00:07:45,160 --> 00:07:47,560 and tell our second lady to come out and greet. 130 00:07:48,320 --> 00:07:50,840 She's gone to Xiangguo Temple for charity events. 131 00:07:50,920 --> 00:07:52,400 Sorry for the trouble, madam. 132 00:07:52,480 --> 00:07:53,680 Please come again another day. 133 00:07:55,720 --> 00:07:57,920 Alright. Heading back. 134 00:08:01,960 --> 00:08:04,320 Sweep this away. How unpleasant to see. 135 00:08:09,120 --> 00:08:10,640 Madam, what are you doing? 136 00:08:10,720 --> 00:08:12,000 Not yesterday, 137 00:08:12,080 --> 00:08:13,520 nor tomorrow. 138 00:08:13,600 --> 00:08:14,600 Such a coincidence. 139 00:08:14,680 --> 00:08:16,080 We just arrived and everyone is out. 140 00:08:16,160 --> 00:08:19,600 It seems my mail was addressed to a dog. 141 00:08:19,680 --> 00:08:21,080 Madam, 142 00:08:21,160 --> 00:08:23,480 please don't be mad. They are not at home, really. 143 00:08:24,080 --> 00:08:25,920 Go back and tell your master. 144 00:08:26,440 --> 00:08:28,280 When my second girl was back home, 145 00:08:28,360 --> 00:08:30,440 we always greeted distant guests with proper manners. 146 00:08:30,520 --> 00:08:32,040 We never let them linger at the door, 147 00:08:32,120 --> 00:08:34,520 waiting without even a cup of tea. This is nonsense. 148 00:08:35,120 --> 00:08:37,800 Our girl joined the Fan family less than two years ago. 149 00:08:38,400 --> 00:08:40,600 She now turned her back on her widowed mother and sisters. 150 00:08:40,680 --> 00:08:42,080 This is not marriage. 151 00:08:42,160 --> 00:08:45,680 This is uncivilized downgrading to savages. 152 00:08:46,680 --> 00:08:47,920 As for that one, 153 00:08:48,000 --> 00:08:50,280 with an evil heart and rotten guts, 154 00:08:50,360 --> 00:08:53,280 I'll just assume I was blind and raised them for nothing. 155 00:08:53,360 --> 00:08:55,520 You just go back and tell her. 156 00:08:56,320 --> 00:08:58,720 Even if I have to beg for food from now on, 157 00:08:59,280 --> 00:09:01,480 I will never come here, at the doorstep of the Fan family. 158 00:09:01,560 --> 00:09:02,680 Let's go. 159 00:09:03,600 --> 00:09:04,680 - But… - No need. 160 00:09:07,040 --> 00:09:09,000 - What? - Let's go. 161 00:09:20,160 --> 00:09:25,160 FAN’S MANSION 162 00:09:29,760 --> 00:09:32,840 SECOND DAUGHTER, FUHUI 163 00:09:43,280 --> 00:09:44,480 Mother. 164 00:09:46,000 --> 00:09:47,440 It's pitiful. 165 00:09:48,040 --> 00:09:49,760 Pity for my… 166 00:09:50,680 --> 00:09:52,240 200 strings dowry. 167 00:09:52,320 --> 00:09:54,040 Two hundred strings? 168 00:10:23,400 --> 00:10:24,840 FAN'S MANSION 169 00:10:41,120 --> 00:10:42,160 It's getting dark. 170 00:10:42,240 --> 00:10:43,280 Time to rest. 171 00:10:44,240 --> 00:10:45,360 You want to stay over? 172 00:10:47,400 --> 00:10:49,400 - Take off your clothes. - My lord. 173 00:10:51,000 --> 00:10:53,320 I mean, I want to borrow your clothes. 174 00:11:33,840 --> 00:11:36,440 Mother, don't be angry. 175 00:11:37,000 --> 00:11:39,400 Second sister may have her own concerns. 176 00:11:41,560 --> 00:11:43,840 Mother, a decoction to calm your nerves. 177 00:11:43,920 --> 00:11:44,920 Have some at least. 178 00:11:47,200 --> 00:11:48,360 Raised for nothing. 179 00:11:49,320 --> 00:11:50,960 Really. Nothing. 180 00:11:52,440 --> 00:11:54,000 Terribly ungrateful. 181 00:11:55,160 --> 00:11:56,920 A beast without gratitude. 182 00:12:09,080 --> 00:12:10,160 Come. 183 00:12:11,560 --> 00:12:13,320 Take these 200 coins. 184 00:12:13,400 --> 00:12:15,200 Buy some donkey meat pastries, 185 00:12:15,280 --> 00:12:17,080 some mung bean soup, 186 00:12:17,160 --> 00:12:18,480 and some grass jelly to cool off. 187 00:12:19,000 --> 00:12:20,960 I am afraid Mom has no appetite. 188 00:12:21,040 --> 00:12:23,600 That stove looks rather clean to me. 189 00:12:23,680 --> 00:12:25,000 Please also borrow some rice. 190 00:12:25,080 --> 00:12:27,360 Ask Chunlai to make some rice porridge. 191 00:12:27,440 --> 00:12:29,720 We'll settle the fire-lighting fee tomorrow. 192 00:12:30,360 --> 00:12:31,400 Do you know the way? 193 00:12:32,080 --> 00:12:33,720 Mother has a picky taste. 194 00:12:33,800 --> 00:12:36,320 You can go to Zhang's for pastries, right across the street. 195 00:12:36,400 --> 00:12:38,800 Turn right and keep going until you get to Second Street. 196 00:12:38,880 --> 00:12:41,800 With another hundred steps, you'll see Wang's fish noodle stall. 197 00:12:41,880 --> 00:12:44,320 On the east side of the stall, there is a Lucky Shoe Store. 198 00:12:44,400 --> 00:12:47,480 Next to it, Lin family's grass jelly has a long queue. Buy from there. 199 00:12:48,120 --> 00:12:51,360 I wasn't able to see clear during the bumpy ride. 200 00:12:51,440 --> 00:12:53,960 But thank you, my fourth lady. You have a good memory. 201 00:12:54,040 --> 00:12:55,320 I'll go then. 202 00:13:00,800 --> 00:13:01,960 Mother. 203 00:13:09,120 --> 00:13:10,280 It's cold. 204 00:13:11,080 --> 00:13:12,120 Where is third lady? 205 00:13:13,200 --> 00:13:15,280 They said Master Chai 206 00:13:15,360 --> 00:13:17,040 invited quite a few people over, 207 00:13:17,120 --> 00:13:19,160 playing and singing. The noise is incessant. 208 00:13:19,240 --> 00:13:21,160 Later on, he was too drunk to walk. 209 00:13:21,240 --> 00:13:22,520 He had to be carried back. 210 00:13:23,120 --> 00:13:24,480 What about my husband? 211 00:13:24,560 --> 00:13:27,400 The young master stayed with a girl 212 00:13:27,920 --> 00:13:29,760 in the side chamber. 213 00:13:31,240 --> 00:13:32,480 That naughty piece of shit. 214 00:13:35,520 --> 00:13:36,640 My lady. 215 00:13:36,720 --> 00:13:37,880 My lady. 216 00:14:05,880 --> 00:14:08,360 Fan Lianghan, you did take a vow. 217 00:14:12,880 --> 00:14:15,440 Can't believe such a violent wife is from the Li family of Luoyang. 218 00:14:16,040 --> 00:14:18,080 Your late father must be restless in his grave. 219 00:14:19,080 --> 00:14:20,640 A saying goes, 220 00:14:20,720 --> 00:14:22,960 "The violent one is heartless. The ugly one envies." 221 00:14:23,040 --> 00:14:26,640 Five daughters from Luoyang Li family are all famous for beauty. 222 00:14:26,720 --> 00:14:28,080 You are not ugly or heartless. 223 00:14:28,600 --> 00:14:30,360 Why so jealous? 224 00:14:32,160 --> 00:14:34,640 It should be between you two. I never intended to do this. 225 00:14:34,720 --> 00:14:38,200 But you hit and scold your husband, making domestic issues known all over. 226 00:14:38,280 --> 00:14:41,200 He is my cousin. I can't just ignore it. 227 00:14:42,160 --> 00:14:44,520 Marrying a good husband should be a great thing in life. 228 00:14:45,120 --> 00:14:46,280 I advise you, sister-in-law. 229 00:14:47,000 --> 00:14:49,560 From now on, put away this envy for favor and vanity. 230 00:14:49,640 --> 00:14:51,240 Don't break the seven rules for divorce 231 00:14:51,320 --> 00:14:52,640 out of temper and jealousy. 232 00:14:53,400 --> 00:14:56,800 Ending up a divorced and discarded woman will bring disgrace to your Li family. 233 00:15:11,480 --> 00:15:12,320 Come out! 234 00:15:18,040 --> 00:15:19,880 Cousin, is that all? 235 00:15:19,960 --> 00:15:22,800 If Auntie hasn't begged me to, I won't bother with your trivial matters. 236 00:15:23,400 --> 00:15:24,640 You two are never at peace. 237 00:15:24,720 --> 00:15:26,400 If she makes one mistake, you make nine. 238 00:15:27,560 --> 00:15:29,920 Her fierce and jealous nature, I bet you've driven her to it. 239 00:15:32,400 --> 00:15:33,600 Fan Lianghan, 240 00:15:34,120 --> 00:15:36,560 if you dare fool around outside again and word gets back to me, 241 00:15:36,640 --> 00:15:38,480 you'll get a hundred flogging. If you die, fine. 242 00:15:39,080 --> 00:15:40,000 Cousin, 243 00:15:40,080 --> 00:15:42,960 I just look and talk about it. I've never been serious about it. 244 00:15:43,040 --> 00:15:44,920 My wife is too fierce. 245 00:15:45,000 --> 00:15:46,960 Whenever a mosquito flies by, 246 00:15:47,040 --> 00:15:49,400 she has to catch it to check the gender. 247 00:15:51,040 --> 00:15:52,880 - Cousin. - You're driving me crazy. 248 00:16:03,240 --> 00:16:05,240 I'll walk around. Do not follow. 249 00:16:07,680 --> 00:16:08,840 Go back. 250 00:16:24,920 --> 00:16:27,320 From now on, put away this envy for favor and vanity. 251 00:16:27,400 --> 00:16:29,040 Don't break the seven rules for divorce 252 00:16:29,120 --> 00:16:30,520 out of temper and jealousy. 253 00:16:31,240 --> 00:16:32,760 Ending up a divorced and discarded woman 254 00:16:33,640 --> 00:16:35,320 will bring disgrace to your Li family. 255 00:16:58,560 --> 00:16:59,720 Second sister. 256 00:17:15,680 --> 00:17:16,520 Kneel. 257 00:17:25,760 --> 00:17:27,320 In front of the sisters, 258 00:17:28,000 --> 00:17:29,760 share your thoughts. 259 00:17:29,840 --> 00:17:31,160 Make it clear. 260 00:17:39,040 --> 00:17:40,040 Madam. 261 00:17:40,560 --> 00:17:42,280 Second lady has suffered a lot. 262 00:17:58,240 --> 00:17:59,080 Second sister. 263 00:18:04,320 --> 00:18:05,960 When I first joined the Fan family, 264 00:18:06,480 --> 00:18:08,760 I was also favored by Mother-in-law. 265 00:18:08,840 --> 00:18:10,280 We were a harmonious couple. 266 00:18:11,880 --> 00:18:13,320 But as time went by, 267 00:18:13,400 --> 00:18:15,960 I found out Fan's eldest son was soft-hearted. 268 00:18:17,120 --> 00:18:18,320 Those companions in the parlor. 269 00:18:18,920 --> 00:18:20,640 Strange girls playing flute and lute. 270 00:18:20,720 --> 00:18:22,000 Everyone was his favorite. 271 00:18:23,160 --> 00:18:24,960 Whoever cries about life in front of him, 272 00:18:25,040 --> 00:18:27,120 he would cry along with them. 273 00:18:27,840 --> 00:18:29,600 Often with red and swollen eyes, 274 00:18:29,680 --> 00:18:31,120 he came back with an empty purse. 275 00:18:31,920 --> 00:18:33,160 The elders pity their son. 276 00:18:33,680 --> 00:18:35,600 Told him off a few of times, but he never changed. 277 00:18:36,520 --> 00:18:37,520 They just gave up on him. 278 00:18:41,120 --> 00:18:42,320 What is this? 279 00:18:45,200 --> 00:18:48,080 But it is not true if you say he treats me poorly. 280 00:18:49,000 --> 00:18:50,720 The beaded treasures and curios in my room, 281 00:18:50,800 --> 00:18:52,720 the royal girls might not have them. 282 00:18:52,800 --> 00:18:54,640 I wanted to learn to play Dakyu. 283 00:18:55,240 --> 00:18:56,880 He helped me a lot 284 00:18:57,400 --> 00:18:58,720 by organizing teams and clubs. 285 00:18:58,800 --> 00:19:01,960 In March, he took me to play water swings. 286 00:19:02,040 --> 00:19:03,920 He fell down from a high place, 287 00:19:04,000 --> 00:19:05,600 almost losing his life, 288 00:19:05,680 --> 00:19:07,120 all for me and my smile. 289 00:19:08,080 --> 00:19:10,480 Perhaps I am too jealous 290 00:19:11,440 --> 00:19:12,360 to be a virtuous wife. 291 00:19:12,440 --> 00:19:14,960 Don't give me excuses. 292 00:19:16,720 --> 00:19:18,200 I'm asking you. 293 00:19:18,280 --> 00:19:20,080 What is this? 294 00:19:21,840 --> 00:19:24,120 Chewing pebbles to overcome jealousy. 295 00:19:29,480 --> 00:19:30,760 Mother. 296 00:19:30,840 --> 00:19:32,320 I don't want to resort to violence. 297 00:19:32,400 --> 00:19:34,720 A bad reputation spreads far and wide. But I… 298 00:19:35,840 --> 00:19:36,840 can never change it. 299 00:19:37,440 --> 00:19:38,760 Oh, Fuhui. 300 00:19:39,360 --> 00:19:42,680 Second sister is afraid of being a burden on the Li family, on us. 301 00:19:43,280 --> 00:19:45,200 That's why she refused to meet us today. 302 00:19:46,120 --> 00:19:48,080 What are you talking about? 303 00:19:48,160 --> 00:19:49,120 No, it is true. 304 00:19:49,880 --> 00:19:52,920 Six fierce ladies of the Li Family scared off all the matchmakers in Luoyang. 305 00:19:53,000 --> 00:19:55,360 If word spread in Bianjing about another envious Li's girl, 306 00:19:55,440 --> 00:19:56,480 it'll be unbearably worse. 307 00:20:04,800 --> 00:20:06,360 I thought it was a big deal, 308 00:20:06,440 --> 00:20:07,560 like the end of the world. 309 00:20:08,320 --> 00:20:10,040 Among these five girls, 310 00:20:10,120 --> 00:20:13,280 you are the most alike to your weakling muddle-headed father. 311 00:20:14,840 --> 00:20:16,480 Mother, you don't want me to bear it? 312 00:20:17,600 --> 00:20:19,040 Enduring is a temporary approach. 313 00:20:19,120 --> 00:20:20,440 But we are here now. 314 00:20:20,520 --> 00:20:23,360 We will make him change instead of you tolerating everything. 315 00:20:25,000 --> 00:20:28,200 Third sister means that looking back, families were ruined 316 00:20:28,280 --> 00:20:30,080 by too much drink, lust, wealth, and anger. 317 00:20:30,960 --> 00:20:32,240 Excessive drinking and lust 318 00:20:33,040 --> 00:20:35,680 lead to gossip and quarrels, 319 00:20:35,760 --> 00:20:37,600 even to physical injuries and murder. 320 00:20:38,200 --> 00:20:39,880 There are countless cases in the world. 321 00:20:40,480 --> 00:20:43,360 Brother-in-law is young and impetuous. 322 00:20:43,440 --> 00:20:45,640 It is good for him to cultivate morals and avoid disputes. 323 00:20:46,880 --> 00:20:48,360 If you are afraid of the gossip 324 00:20:48,440 --> 00:20:50,400 and indulge him blindly, 325 00:20:50,480 --> 00:20:52,240 it will lead to trouble in the future. 326 00:20:52,320 --> 00:20:53,560 That is not virtuous after all. 327 00:20:54,240 --> 00:20:56,440 Then, sister, what should I do? 328 00:21:06,560 --> 00:21:08,480 Tackling the root of the problem is not difficult. 329 00:21:08,560 --> 00:21:10,520 I'm afraid that second sister won't do it. 330 00:21:10,600 --> 00:21:12,000 I will. 331 00:21:12,080 --> 00:21:13,400 As long as it is good for him, 332 00:21:13,480 --> 00:21:14,480 I will do anything. 333 00:21:14,560 --> 00:21:15,480 Then, no problem. 334 00:21:16,080 --> 00:21:17,960 If you follow my advice, within half a year, 335 00:21:18,040 --> 00:21:20,040 if you tell him to go east, he will never go west. 336 00:21:20,120 --> 00:21:22,160 Tell him to hold the plow, he won't climb the ladder. 337 00:21:22,240 --> 00:21:24,640 He will become a compliant and obedient husband. 338 00:21:25,240 --> 00:21:26,880 No, he will be a down-to-earth husband 339 00:21:26,960 --> 00:21:28,760 who earnestly mends his ways. 340 00:21:29,280 --> 00:21:31,480 All the same. 341 00:21:46,440 --> 00:21:48,320 Second sister, with your beauty and virtue, 342 00:21:48,400 --> 00:21:50,120 he should do nothing but cherish you. 343 00:21:50,200 --> 00:21:52,880 If I were you, I'd beat him up and see what's in his silly brain. 344 00:21:54,400 --> 00:21:55,240 Starting from today, 345 00:21:55,320 --> 00:21:58,080 he shall see the magic of our third lady. 346 00:21:58,160 --> 00:21:59,560 FAN'S MANSION 347 00:21:59,640 --> 00:22:01,480 My lord. My lord. 348 00:22:03,480 --> 00:22:04,560 My lord. 349 00:22:06,080 --> 00:22:07,640 The lady left a message. 350 00:22:07,720 --> 00:22:10,320 Your mother-in-law and sisters have arrived in Bianjing. 351 00:22:10,400 --> 00:22:13,080 Today they want to visit our silk store to pick some fabric. 352 00:22:13,160 --> 00:22:15,120 My lord, please stay at home 353 00:22:15,200 --> 00:22:16,800 and prepare a good banquet. 354 00:22:22,600 --> 00:22:25,120 What did you just say? Say it again. 355 00:22:41,480 --> 00:22:42,560 Fan Lianghan. 356 00:22:44,680 --> 00:22:45,680 Cousin, you are here. 357 00:22:47,880 --> 00:22:49,040 Didn't you say yesterday, 358 00:22:49,120 --> 00:22:51,280 the Zhuang's new store has taken a lot of your customers? 359 00:22:51,360 --> 00:22:53,000 I am free today. I can go with you. 360 00:22:53,080 --> 00:22:55,000 Let's see what tricks they are playing secretly. 361 00:22:55,800 --> 00:22:57,000 Get up. 362 00:22:57,080 --> 00:22:59,680 Behave yourself. Have you forgotten what I told you some days ago? 363 00:23:00,880 --> 00:23:01,880 Cousin. 364 00:23:02,680 --> 00:23:05,680 My wife is not at home today. 365 00:23:05,760 --> 00:23:08,040 My wife is not at home today. 366 00:23:08,640 --> 00:23:09,880 My lord. 367 00:23:09,960 --> 00:23:11,080 The lady has returned. 368 00:23:12,040 --> 00:23:13,720 Hurry. Go. 369 00:23:13,800 --> 00:23:15,720 Quick. Hurry up. 370 00:23:15,800 --> 00:23:17,960 Go, go, go. 371 00:23:18,040 --> 00:23:20,000 There's no time. 372 00:23:20,080 --> 00:23:21,480 There's no time. 373 00:23:22,000 --> 00:23:24,560 It's too late. The lady has returned. 374 00:23:24,640 --> 00:23:26,120 Where can I hide? 375 00:23:26,200 --> 00:23:27,720 Where can I hide? 376 00:23:27,800 --> 00:23:29,280 The lady has returned. 377 00:23:30,240 --> 00:23:32,680 Here. 378 00:23:33,280 --> 00:23:34,160 Get out. 379 00:23:35,280 --> 00:23:36,600 No. 380 00:23:36,680 --> 00:23:37,720 Cousin. 381 00:23:37,800 --> 00:23:39,600 - Cousin, save me. - Get up. 382 00:23:39,680 --> 00:23:42,360 - Save me, please. - Stand up. 383 00:23:43,360 --> 00:23:44,560 Don't embarrass me. 384 00:23:51,080 --> 00:23:52,080 My dear, 385 00:23:52,160 --> 00:23:53,800 I have something important to tell you. 386 00:23:56,920 --> 00:23:58,520 This is the symptom of a migraine. 387 00:23:58,600 --> 00:24:00,640 Why is the doctor not here yet? 388 00:24:02,480 --> 00:24:04,440 The doctor is informed and will be here soon. 389 00:24:04,520 --> 00:24:05,720 My lord, please bear it a bit. 390 00:24:05,800 --> 00:24:07,040 Hurry up. 391 00:24:10,960 --> 00:24:12,520 - My lady. - What happened? 392 00:24:14,080 --> 00:24:16,160 It hurts terribly, my lady. 393 00:24:16,240 --> 00:24:18,200 Help! 394 00:24:18,280 --> 00:24:19,600 It hurts. 395 00:24:19,680 --> 00:24:20,920 Pain. 396 00:24:23,000 --> 00:24:25,640 Pain. 397 00:24:56,920 --> 00:24:58,040 My lady. 398 00:25:18,600 --> 00:25:20,000 You must've been drinking too much. 399 00:25:20,080 --> 00:25:21,880 Returned at night and caught in the wind again. 400 00:25:21,960 --> 00:25:23,640 People often get sick by doing that. 401 00:25:24,840 --> 00:25:26,880 Fortunately, it is not difficult to cure. 402 00:25:26,960 --> 00:25:29,360 No need for a doctor. I can treat it. 403 00:25:31,120 --> 00:25:33,120 I wonder, what kind of treatment are you preparing? 404 00:25:34,320 --> 00:25:35,600 Coming. 405 00:25:39,040 --> 00:25:40,800 My lady, the medicine is here. 406 00:25:42,880 --> 00:25:46,360 Come, my lord. I will personally attend to you. 407 00:25:50,880 --> 00:25:51,920 Cousin Chai, rest assured. 408 00:25:52,000 --> 00:25:54,360 Once this medicine is taken, it will cure all ailments. 409 00:25:55,280 --> 00:25:57,920 I've never heard of a medicine that cures all diseases in this world. 410 00:25:58,800 --> 00:25:59,720 Is this really right? 411 00:25:59,800 --> 00:26:02,520 Indeed. Come on. Drink this first. 412 00:26:09,880 --> 00:26:11,960 What is this taste? 413 00:26:12,840 --> 00:26:15,240 My lord, this is a local remedy. 414 00:26:15,960 --> 00:26:19,240 Boy's urine. Specifically for treating chills, fever, and headaches. 415 00:26:19,320 --> 00:26:20,280 Just bear with it. 416 00:26:23,120 --> 00:26:24,480 Hurry over and serve the lord. 417 00:26:25,440 --> 00:26:26,520 Go quickly. 418 00:26:30,640 --> 00:26:31,640 Come. 419 00:26:35,680 --> 00:26:38,920 If the lord refuses to take the medicine, I wonder, are you faking the pain? 420 00:26:41,960 --> 00:26:45,160 - No. - Not drinking? 421 00:26:46,360 --> 00:26:47,600 I'll drink. 422 00:26:48,800 --> 00:26:50,000 Here. 423 00:26:55,880 --> 00:26:57,200 Blame yourself for that. 424 00:26:57,880 --> 00:26:59,280 Finish it all. 425 00:26:59,360 --> 00:27:00,680 - It will all be fine. - Who's there? 426 00:27:09,960 --> 00:27:12,120 Alright, just spit it out and you'll be fine. 427 00:27:12,880 --> 00:27:15,400 Boy's urine? 428 00:27:15,480 --> 00:27:17,800 Third sister, is it really boy's urine? 429 00:27:17,880 --> 00:27:19,640 Of course not. 430 00:27:19,720 --> 00:27:20,920 It's just vinegar with water. 431 00:27:21,000 --> 00:27:23,520 Plus five spoons salt, six spoons soy sauce, and three sugars. 432 00:27:24,160 --> 00:27:25,320 Among our five sisters, 433 00:27:25,400 --> 00:27:28,560 you are the most mischievous one. Almost scared my brother-in-law to death. 434 00:27:29,760 --> 00:27:31,520 Third sister is always clever and crafty. 435 00:27:31,600 --> 00:27:32,800 If you ask me, 436 00:27:32,880 --> 00:27:34,680 this libertine's problem is the easiest to fix. 437 00:27:34,760 --> 00:27:36,080 Just break his legs. 438 00:27:36,160 --> 00:27:38,480 Tie him to the second sister's bedpost, and he'll behave. 439 00:27:39,560 --> 00:27:40,960 Just eat. 440 00:27:42,080 --> 00:27:44,480 In Bianjing, I am alone and with no help. 441 00:27:44,560 --> 00:27:46,200 Now, mother and sisters came. 442 00:27:46,280 --> 00:27:47,600 You are my core and support. 443 00:27:48,120 --> 00:27:49,000 It feels good. 444 00:27:49,720 --> 00:27:50,680 Two gentlemen. 445 00:27:50,760 --> 00:27:52,640 Young master is at the study. This way, please. 446 00:27:52,720 --> 00:27:53,720 Let's go. 447 00:27:59,440 --> 00:28:00,400 Wait. 448 00:28:02,240 --> 00:28:03,640 Who is inside the pavilion? 449 00:28:04,480 --> 00:28:07,200 - Our young lady's family came to visit. - Let me see. 450 00:28:07,280 --> 00:28:10,400 Those are Fan's beautiful cousins. They came to the capital. 451 00:28:11,600 --> 00:28:14,600 I heard Fan praised them a lot, saying they have unmatched beauty. 452 00:28:14,680 --> 00:28:16,440 As if they are goddesses living in seclusion. 453 00:28:16,520 --> 00:28:17,760 Here, take a look. 454 00:28:17,840 --> 00:28:19,640 That's rare. 455 00:28:19,720 --> 00:28:21,440 I think we should go and pay a visit. 456 00:28:21,520 --> 00:28:22,760 Pay a visit. 457 00:28:22,840 --> 00:28:24,800 Absolutely not, sir. 458 00:28:24,880 --> 00:28:26,640 Won't make it hard for you. Just have a look. 459 00:28:26,720 --> 00:28:27,800 Just a quick glance. 460 00:28:29,040 --> 00:28:30,560 No, please. You can't do it. 461 00:28:33,600 --> 00:28:35,440 Here, let me pour you a little more. 462 00:28:36,040 --> 00:28:37,120 From such a distance, 463 00:28:37,200 --> 00:28:38,480 we can't see their faces clearly. 464 00:28:38,560 --> 00:28:40,200 Who knows if they are beautiful or not? 465 00:28:40,280 --> 00:28:42,120 Yes, two gentlemen. 466 00:28:42,200 --> 00:28:43,840 You can't get any closer. 467 00:28:43,920 --> 00:28:46,280 If we get caught for peeking at the ladies, 468 00:28:46,360 --> 00:28:48,320 not just us, 469 00:28:48,400 --> 00:28:51,160 the young master would be in trouble. 470 00:28:51,240 --> 00:28:52,080 Quiet down. 471 00:28:57,200 --> 00:28:58,280 I have an idea. 472 00:29:04,320 --> 00:29:06,760 This is unacceptable. 473 00:29:10,200 --> 00:29:13,120 I visit here often. Sooner or later, I will meet the ladies. 474 00:29:13,200 --> 00:29:15,520 If you make a fuss, I'll say you instigated it. 475 00:29:16,640 --> 00:29:17,800 I… 476 00:29:33,400 --> 00:29:34,800 I have prepared the rooms. 477 00:29:34,880 --> 00:29:36,800 Why don't you stay? 478 00:29:36,880 --> 00:29:37,960 Help me talk to Mom, please? 479 00:29:38,560 --> 00:29:40,920 Here, it is Fan's Mansion, not Li's. 480 00:29:41,000 --> 00:29:42,960 It is not proper for you unmarried sisters 481 00:29:43,040 --> 00:29:45,080 to stay long and treat this as your original house. 482 00:29:45,160 --> 00:29:46,600 That will be a joke for all. 483 00:29:47,240 --> 00:29:50,440 Moreover, if relatives from the maternal home stay long at your place, 484 00:29:50,520 --> 00:29:51,760 the Fan family will later 485 00:29:52,640 --> 00:29:53,760 look down on you. 486 00:30:02,480 --> 00:30:03,600 What? 487 00:30:05,640 --> 00:30:07,360 Why are you laughing without reason? 488 00:30:08,040 --> 00:30:10,680 A few days ago, I saw a joke in a book. 489 00:30:10,760 --> 00:30:13,120 It's funny but rather vulgar. 490 00:30:13,200 --> 00:30:14,720 I'm afraid to offend my sisters. 491 00:30:15,320 --> 00:30:17,360 I'll just keep it to myself and enjoy it alone. 492 00:30:17,440 --> 00:30:18,800 I know you. 493 00:30:18,880 --> 00:30:21,520 If you don't say it, you will get gloomy. Get it off your chest. 494 00:30:22,200 --> 00:30:24,160 - Share it now. - Do tell. 495 00:30:24,920 --> 00:30:26,160 Well, then. I'll start. 496 00:30:27,400 --> 00:30:30,200 In the grand scheme of things, nothing's more paltry than ants and flies. 497 00:30:31,080 --> 00:30:32,720 One day, however, they started to argue. 498 00:30:33,560 --> 00:30:35,440 The ant said, "Though I am small, 499 00:30:35,520 --> 00:30:37,800 there's a sense of sovereignty and servitude in my behavior. 500 00:30:38,440 --> 00:30:39,520 When I find food, 501 00:30:39,600 --> 00:30:41,440 I will surely share with others. 502 00:30:41,520 --> 00:30:43,680 As for loyalty and filial piety, I shall take the lead." 503 00:30:44,440 --> 00:30:45,920 The fly was not convinced. 504 00:30:46,000 --> 00:30:49,800 "That's all well, but none enjoys as I do. In the imperial palaces and gardens, 505 00:30:49,880 --> 00:30:51,000 the mansions of the wealthy, 506 00:30:51,080 --> 00:30:52,480 and during grand feasts, 507 00:30:52,560 --> 00:30:54,720 I can enter and roam at will 508 00:30:54,800 --> 00:30:56,920 and enjoy freely. I should be the leader." 509 00:30:58,080 --> 00:31:00,440 Upon hearing this, the mosquito expressed its dissent. 510 00:31:00,520 --> 00:31:02,760 "Though you two speak of loyalty, filial piety, and wealth, 511 00:31:02,840 --> 00:31:05,000 none of you lives as joyfully and freely as I do." 512 00:31:10,920 --> 00:31:12,240 How so? 513 00:31:12,320 --> 00:31:15,520 "In the dead of night, when all is still, within the fragrant lady's quarters, 514 00:31:15,600 --> 00:31:17,240 I am free to come and go. 515 00:31:17,760 --> 00:31:20,480 Regardless of her status being a princess or a noble lady, 516 00:31:20,560 --> 00:31:21,800 a heroine or a goddess, 517 00:31:21,880 --> 00:31:24,560 I only choose the sweetest and most delicate spots to feast upon 518 00:31:25,400 --> 00:31:27,000 and only stop when I am fully satisfied." 519 00:31:27,600 --> 00:31:29,480 Hearing this, the ant and the fly were furious. 520 00:31:31,880 --> 00:31:34,160 "Look at you, with your sharp snout. Such lechery." 521 00:31:35,040 --> 00:31:36,240 How dare you? 522 00:31:36,320 --> 00:31:37,520 Do you know who my uncle is? 523 00:31:37,600 --> 00:31:41,360 Even if I took you as a concubine, it'd be a miracle for your family. 524 00:31:41,440 --> 00:31:43,920 Mess with me, you and the Li family will be in trouble. 525 00:31:44,000 --> 00:31:44,960 Scoundrel. 526 00:31:45,040 --> 00:31:46,520 - Take my shovel. - Fifth sister. 527 00:31:51,320 --> 00:31:52,360 You. 528 00:31:57,440 --> 00:31:58,520 Help. 529 00:32:02,080 --> 00:32:04,240 You blind hedonist, shameless beast! 530 00:32:04,320 --> 00:32:06,240 How dare you even dream of taking my sister. 531 00:32:06,320 --> 00:32:08,200 So covetous of the prosperity for my family, 532 00:32:08,280 --> 00:32:10,000 why don't you come over and kowtow to me? 533 00:32:10,080 --> 00:32:13,520 If you don't shut your foul mouth and take back your frivolous talks, 534 00:32:13,600 --> 00:32:16,160 watch out for my shovel. It will mash up your wolfish heart. 535 00:32:16,240 --> 00:32:18,720 I'll pull out your filthy intestines 536 00:32:18,800 --> 00:32:20,400 and feed you with firecrackers. 537 00:32:20,480 --> 00:32:22,000 You'll never reincarnate after death. 538 00:32:23,200 --> 00:32:25,880 Fifth sister, please stay calm. 539 00:32:30,520 --> 00:32:32,320 - You… - What? 540 00:32:40,240 --> 00:32:41,400 Remember. 541 00:32:41,480 --> 00:32:43,680 It is the third lady of Li who beats you today. 542 00:32:43,760 --> 00:32:44,960 Nothing to do with anyone else. 543 00:32:45,680 --> 00:32:47,360 You disguised as maids in broad daylight, 544 00:32:47,440 --> 00:32:48,800 peeking at ladies. 545 00:32:48,880 --> 00:32:51,120 Bullied with borrowed power, a fox masquerading as a tiger. 546 00:32:51,840 --> 00:32:53,920 Despicable and lowly, shameless and heartless. 547 00:32:54,760 --> 00:32:58,120 If you don't accept this, go to the Bureau for Letters to talk it out. 548 00:32:58,200 --> 00:33:00,920 Even if your uncle is some dragon king or god of the mountains, 549 00:33:01,000 --> 00:33:02,320 the laws of Song still prevail. 550 00:33:02,920 --> 00:33:05,000 The imperial censors in the city will not tolerate it. 551 00:33:05,080 --> 00:33:07,960 Certainly, they will inquire about allowing his nephew's misconduct. 552 00:33:08,560 --> 00:33:11,040 I want to see how you can escape that. 553 00:33:11,760 --> 00:33:13,120 I won't dare. 554 00:33:18,160 --> 00:33:20,560 My fault. Sorry for the interruption, ladies. 555 00:33:20,640 --> 00:33:22,880 Who let them in? Seize them! 556 00:33:22,960 --> 00:33:25,640 They love to dress as women, don't they? We have time for that. 557 00:33:25,720 --> 00:33:28,360 - Exactly. - Guards, take them away. 558 00:33:34,840 --> 00:33:35,840 Mother. 559 00:33:35,920 --> 00:33:37,400 - Very well. - Mother. 560 00:33:37,480 --> 00:33:39,480 Mother, look at her, causing trouble again. 561 00:33:42,320 --> 00:33:43,640 Big sister. 562 00:33:43,720 --> 00:33:44,640 No nonsense. 563 00:33:45,240 --> 00:33:47,080 If the host recognizes them, they'll be guests. 564 00:33:47,160 --> 00:33:48,680 If not, they are lascivious thieves. 565 00:33:49,520 --> 00:33:52,120 Even if you beat them to death, no one would hold you accountable. 566 00:33:53,440 --> 00:33:55,880 Alright. Let's go back. 567 00:33:55,960 --> 00:33:57,280 Return to the inn soon. 568 00:33:59,920 --> 00:34:01,200 Cousin. 569 00:34:02,000 --> 00:34:03,600 - Cousin. - Speak properly. 570 00:34:03,680 --> 00:34:05,760 What are you ranting about? It's rather disgusting. 571 00:34:05,840 --> 00:34:07,000 Cousin. 572 00:34:07,080 --> 00:34:08,400 My mother-in-law and her daughters 573 00:34:08,480 --> 00:34:09,640 have all come to Bianjing. 574 00:34:09,720 --> 00:34:11,000 How can I survive in the future? 575 00:34:11,080 --> 00:34:12,400 The Li families are all women. 576 00:34:12,480 --> 00:34:14,560 Just take good care of them. What're you talking about? 577 00:34:15,160 --> 00:34:17,200 Cousin, you don't know. 578 00:34:17,280 --> 00:34:19,240 Save me, Fan. 579 00:34:20,280 --> 00:34:22,160 - Save me. - Save me, Fan. 580 00:34:22,240 --> 00:34:23,080 In the garden. 581 00:34:24,080 --> 00:34:25,920 You have offended my wife? 582 00:34:26,000 --> 00:34:27,240 My wife hit you? 583 00:34:27,320 --> 00:34:28,480 You're going to get me killed. 584 00:34:28,560 --> 00:34:30,000 No, we won't dare. 585 00:34:30,080 --> 00:34:32,720 - Not your wife. - It was a young lady with a nice voice. 586 00:34:33,320 --> 00:34:35,360 Very fierce, quite scary. 587 00:34:35,440 --> 00:34:36,440 There's also a scourge. 588 00:34:36,520 --> 00:34:37,520 She hit me like this. 589 00:34:37,600 --> 00:34:39,520 - Beating me without warning. - Yes. 590 00:34:39,600 --> 00:34:41,640 Her curses were terrible. 591 00:34:41,720 --> 00:34:43,160 Extremely terrible. 592 00:34:43,240 --> 00:34:44,600 I thought young ladies were shy 593 00:34:44,680 --> 00:34:46,840 and wouldn't do anything if they noticed us. 594 00:34:46,920 --> 00:34:49,680 Who would have thought? 595 00:34:50,280 --> 00:34:51,640 This is not surprising. 596 00:34:51,720 --> 00:34:54,000 The Li family in Luoyang had many hectares of good farmland. 597 00:34:54,560 --> 00:34:56,480 Unfortunately, my father-in-law passed away early. 598 00:34:56,560 --> 00:34:57,680 The son died prematurely too. 599 00:34:57,760 --> 00:35:00,080 In this house, where masculinity ended, if the woman is weak, 600 00:35:00,160 --> 00:35:02,320 they won't be able to protect their family property. 601 00:35:06,000 --> 00:35:07,240 That's right. 602 00:35:07,320 --> 00:35:08,560 They also said 603 00:35:09,080 --> 00:35:11,960 - the ones you associate with are evil too. - Right. 604 00:35:12,040 --> 00:35:13,400 Now, they'll hit once they see one. 605 00:35:13,480 --> 00:35:15,320 - No matter if it is two or a dozen. - Yes. 606 00:35:15,400 --> 00:35:17,840 - Especially Mr. Chai. - Right. 607 00:35:18,360 --> 00:35:19,960 Still trying to provoke me with lies? 608 00:35:20,040 --> 00:35:21,800 I don't know her. Why hit me without reason? 609 00:35:22,560 --> 00:35:25,600 She said you're the one instigating Fan to reinforce the male authority. 610 00:35:25,680 --> 00:35:27,720 On normal days, too proud to see the dust beneath. 611 00:35:27,800 --> 00:35:30,200 The most arrogant and rude one. Mr. Chai, you must be careful. 612 00:35:31,040 --> 00:35:33,560 That one who did the beating must be the fifth lady. 613 00:35:33,640 --> 00:35:36,120 The one who did the talking must be the third lady. 614 00:35:36,720 --> 00:35:38,800 The fifth lady smiles at everyone she meets. 615 00:35:38,880 --> 00:35:41,720 But her mother and elder sisters can never be dishonored in front of her. 616 00:35:41,800 --> 00:35:43,240 It's your fault for being indecent. 617 00:35:44,920 --> 00:35:47,520 - I made a mistake. - The third lady who fed you with vinegar. 618 00:35:51,400 --> 00:35:53,000 She wants to get even with me. 619 00:35:53,080 --> 00:35:54,360 Good. 620 00:35:54,440 --> 00:35:55,840 I look forward to the challenge. 621 00:35:56,800 --> 00:35:59,440 Cousin, you mustn't go. It's a suicide. 622 00:35:59,520 --> 00:36:00,360 - Don't go. - Mr. Chai. 623 00:36:00,440 --> 00:36:01,480 - Mr. Chai. - Stop him. 624 00:36:01,560 --> 00:36:03,080 Quick, stop him. 625 00:36:12,680 --> 00:36:13,600 Mother. 626 00:36:13,680 --> 00:36:15,320 Stay a little longer. 627 00:36:15,400 --> 00:36:16,440 I can come again next time. 628 00:36:17,880 --> 00:36:19,480 Stay for a few more days. 629 00:36:19,560 --> 00:36:20,480 Mother. 630 00:36:23,680 --> 00:36:24,680 Third sister. 631 00:36:31,880 --> 00:36:33,000 You. 632 00:36:33,520 --> 00:36:34,800 No, sis, you can't do it. 633 00:36:42,480 --> 00:36:43,680 Mr. Liang. 634 00:36:44,720 --> 00:36:46,920 Mr. Liang. 635 00:36:47,000 --> 00:36:48,440 Are you alright? 636 00:36:50,360 --> 00:36:51,760 I can see many birds around me. 637 00:36:52,640 --> 00:36:54,640 You're so silly. Why didn't you dodge? 638 00:36:55,880 --> 00:36:57,360 Who is playing cuju over there? 639 00:36:58,240 --> 00:36:59,280 Get up quickly. 640 00:37:01,720 --> 00:37:03,520 My name is Chai An. 641 00:37:03,600 --> 00:37:05,080 I am a friend of this house. 642 00:37:05,160 --> 00:37:07,040 The ball slipped away. I should be more careful. 643 00:37:07,120 --> 00:37:09,600 I ask for Lady Li and the other ladies' forgiveness. 644 00:37:09,680 --> 00:37:12,320 If I broke anything, I will pay for it at double the price. 645 00:37:12,880 --> 00:37:14,600 - Who is the man playing cuju… - Mother-in-law. 646 00:37:14,680 --> 00:37:15,800 - …with third sister? - My lady. 647 00:37:15,880 --> 00:37:17,040 - Sisters-in-law. - I don't know. 648 00:37:17,120 --> 00:37:19,640 Mr. Chai's my cousin. He doesn't know they were in the garden. 649 00:37:19,720 --> 00:37:21,040 He showed off but people got hurt. 650 00:37:21,600 --> 00:37:22,880 It's my fault for not explaining. 651 00:37:22,960 --> 00:37:24,600 It was completely unintentional. 652 00:37:24,680 --> 00:37:26,080 Blame me. It's all my fault. 653 00:37:26,880 --> 00:37:27,760 Mother. 654 00:37:28,280 --> 00:37:30,320 The Chai and Fan families share a deep friendship. 655 00:37:30,400 --> 00:37:32,360 Mr. Chai is a frequent visitor in our home. 656 00:37:32,440 --> 00:37:34,000 Usually, he is the most courteous one. 657 00:37:34,080 --> 00:37:36,320 He certainly didn't mean to offend the ladies. 658 00:37:36,400 --> 00:37:38,960 Shall we be over with it, for me? 659 00:37:40,160 --> 00:37:42,920 This gentleman is quite handsome. 660 00:37:43,000 --> 00:37:44,480 He brings joy at first sight. 661 00:37:44,560 --> 00:37:46,320 Are you…? 662 00:37:49,920 --> 00:37:51,280 Never mind. 663 00:37:51,360 --> 00:37:52,800 Sure, all is good. 664 00:37:52,880 --> 00:37:54,880 Then we shall leave now. 665 00:37:55,920 --> 00:37:57,560 Let me show you the way. 666 00:37:57,640 --> 00:37:58,680 Let's go. 667 00:38:19,080 --> 00:38:21,040 That was close. Dodged a bullet. 668 00:38:21,120 --> 00:38:23,920 You deserved it. This concubine nonsense. 669 00:38:24,000 --> 00:38:27,000 If you sincerely apologize, she won't be that angry. 670 00:38:32,960 --> 00:38:34,120 It's her. 671 00:38:36,320 --> 00:38:38,200 Such a refreshing and stunning lady. 672 00:38:38,280 --> 00:38:40,040 She is the one and only in Bianjing. 673 00:38:40,560 --> 00:38:42,400 You deserved that hit from the ball. 674 00:38:48,920 --> 00:38:51,000 Please return the hairpin comb to my lady. 675 00:39:35,240 --> 00:39:36,240 Come try it. 676 00:39:36,320 --> 00:39:39,360 That gentleman playing cuju has a good demeanor. 677 00:39:39,440 --> 00:39:42,440 He's much different from the previous two with their sneaky looks. 678 00:39:43,360 --> 00:39:44,240 Is he married? 679 00:39:45,640 --> 00:39:48,720 When you approached the city, did you see the gardens on the outskirts? 680 00:39:48,800 --> 00:39:49,920 Yes. 681 00:39:50,000 --> 00:39:52,120 One after another, stretching as far as the eye can see. 682 00:39:53,160 --> 00:39:54,360 It all belongs to his family? 683 00:39:54,440 --> 00:39:56,800 The Chai family acquired a lot of land 684 00:39:56,880 --> 00:39:58,440 on the outskirts of the city early on. 685 00:39:58,520 --> 00:40:00,600 They hired skilled people to plant vegetables widely. 686 00:40:00,680 --> 00:40:01,800 Even during the cold winter, 687 00:40:01,880 --> 00:40:04,680 fresh chive shoots and purslanes are never short of supply. 688 00:40:05,800 --> 00:40:08,200 One acre of the garden is worth ten acres of farmland. 689 00:40:08,280 --> 00:40:10,920 One can tell the wealth of his family without asking. 690 00:40:11,800 --> 00:40:13,080 It's nothing special to own land. 691 00:40:13,160 --> 00:40:15,680 We also have good fields in Luoyang. 692 00:40:16,400 --> 00:40:17,440 Mother, think about it. 693 00:40:17,520 --> 00:40:20,920 Bianjing has all the princes, dukes, ministers, and dignitaries. 694 00:40:21,000 --> 00:40:22,960 How do they let ordinary people have good benefits? 695 00:40:24,640 --> 00:40:25,960 What I will be sharing today, 696 00:40:26,040 --> 00:40:27,520 sisters, just take it as a joke. 697 00:40:27,600 --> 00:40:28,960 Nobody should take it seriously. 698 00:40:31,240 --> 00:40:34,200 It is said that Emperor Taizu, during his humble beginnings, 699 00:40:34,280 --> 00:40:36,480 received kindness from Emperor Shizong of the Great Zhou. 700 00:40:37,080 --> 00:40:40,120 In the end, the Zhao family took their empire. 701 00:40:40,200 --> 00:40:42,640 It's inevitable they feel guilt towards Chai family descendants. 702 00:40:42,720 --> 00:40:45,080 Rumors say that Emperor Shizong of Zhou had seven sons. 703 00:40:45,160 --> 00:40:47,360 Some died early. Some had unknown whereabouts. 704 00:40:48,080 --> 00:40:50,760 Some adopted by prominent officials under Emperor Taizu's instruction. 705 00:40:50,840 --> 00:40:52,520 Their surnames were changed to Pan and Lu. 706 00:40:52,600 --> 00:40:55,280 Back to now, after generations of his family, 707 00:40:55,360 --> 00:40:57,600 it is hard to tell the truth. 708 00:40:58,720 --> 00:41:01,120 I've only heard he spoke once carelessly after drinking. 709 00:41:01,200 --> 00:41:03,880 The family still offered incense to the cinnabar edict. 710 00:41:04,480 --> 00:41:06,560 - Really? - Oh my goodness. 711 00:41:08,480 --> 00:41:09,960 Grandma often said 712 00:41:10,040 --> 00:41:11,720 the Fan family is considered wealthy. 713 00:41:11,800 --> 00:41:13,920 But it is nothing compared to their family. 714 00:41:14,840 --> 00:41:17,880 Thanks to the Chai family's consideration of old sentiments, they look after us. 715 00:41:18,480 --> 00:41:20,080 Although he tends to meddle too much, 716 00:41:20,160 --> 00:41:22,560 he is the only one sincerely helping my husband 717 00:41:22,640 --> 00:41:23,640 in his career and life. 718 00:41:24,520 --> 00:41:25,840 In that case, 719 00:41:25,920 --> 00:41:28,240 Master Chai must already have a marriage arranged. 720 00:41:29,080 --> 00:41:30,400 He is a man with his own ideas. 721 00:41:30,480 --> 00:41:33,480 Ordinary women do not catch his eye. 722 00:41:33,560 --> 00:41:35,720 I think, sooner or later, he will marry a noble woman. 723 00:41:37,320 --> 00:41:38,480 All that chatter. 724 00:41:39,080 --> 00:41:40,880 If he doesn't marry my dear daughters, 725 00:41:40,960 --> 00:41:42,560 who cares about his future bride. 726 00:41:42,640 --> 00:41:45,280 It has nothing to do with our family, right? 727 00:41:46,920 --> 00:41:48,200 Had I known this, 728 00:41:48,280 --> 00:41:50,080 I should've taught him a lesson earlier. 729 00:41:51,360 --> 00:41:53,080 Ask him to pay the head comb. 730 00:41:54,440 --> 00:41:55,520 Wasted good intentions. 731 00:41:57,200 --> 00:42:00,760 Mother, I've found a good house agent 732 00:42:00,840 --> 00:42:03,520 to rent a quiet residence near the Fan's Mansion. 733 00:42:03,600 --> 00:42:05,080 Shall we go and check on the house? 734 00:42:07,880 --> 00:42:10,800 I still have important things to take care of. 735 00:42:12,760 --> 00:42:14,880 Third daughter, you come with me. 736 00:42:15,680 --> 00:42:16,640 Okay. 737 00:42:19,560 --> 00:42:22,200 Eldest daughter, Shouhua. 738 00:42:24,160 --> 00:42:28,720 This is my third daughter, Kangning. 739 00:42:29,880 --> 00:42:31,000 This one 740 00:42:31,080 --> 00:42:34,400 is my fourth daughter, Haode. 741 00:42:35,440 --> 00:42:36,440 And this 742 00:42:36,520 --> 00:42:39,720 is my youngest fifth daughter, Leshan. 743 00:42:41,320 --> 00:42:42,360 Alright. 744 00:42:45,160 --> 00:42:46,160 Ms. Liu, 745 00:42:46,680 --> 00:42:49,720 please don't forget to remind me later. 746 00:42:49,800 --> 00:42:53,960 After offering the incense, pack up all the portraits to take back. 747 00:42:54,680 --> 00:42:55,520 Okay. 748 00:42:57,160 --> 00:43:00,160 Bodhisattva, I offer you incense. 749 00:43:14,480 --> 00:43:16,040 Bodhisattva. 750 00:43:16,120 --> 00:43:18,600 Devout woman here, sincerely praying. 751 00:43:18,680 --> 00:43:21,840 May my daughter's marriage be smooth. 752 00:43:21,920 --> 00:43:24,520 The fourth and fifth daughters can wait. 753 00:43:24,600 --> 00:43:26,840 But the eldest, Shouhua, 754 00:43:26,920 --> 00:43:28,600 widowed at a young age, 755 00:43:28,680 --> 00:43:30,400 wasting her youth. 756 00:43:30,480 --> 00:43:32,000 And the third daughter, Kangning, 757 00:43:32,080 --> 00:43:33,840 with a fierce temperament, 758 00:43:33,920 --> 00:43:35,800 finding her a partner isn't easy. 759 00:43:35,880 --> 00:43:37,800 They really can't wait any longer. 760 00:43:37,880 --> 00:43:41,520 I don't ask for a son-in-law to be very wealthy or noble. 761 00:43:41,600 --> 00:43:43,000 But I wish my daughter 762 00:43:43,080 --> 00:43:45,280 will find a good man 763 00:43:45,360 --> 00:43:46,680 to support her all her life. 764 00:43:47,280 --> 00:43:50,880 I pray for the Bodhisattva's blessing for mother's and sisters' health 765 00:43:50,960 --> 00:43:53,040 for our family to have a roof over our heads 766 00:43:53,120 --> 00:43:54,520 and a place to stand our ground. 767 00:43:55,040 --> 00:43:57,120 Live in peace with simple tea and meals. 768 00:43:57,640 --> 00:43:58,960 These are all my wishes. 769 00:43:59,040 --> 00:44:00,840 Thinking only of her own daughters, 770 00:44:00,920 --> 00:44:03,240 in this world, who will pity me? 771 00:44:03,920 --> 00:44:06,840 They have suffered a lot since they were young. 772 00:44:06,920 --> 00:44:10,920 So, I hope for the rest of their lives, they can find good husbands 773 00:44:11,000 --> 00:44:14,160 and live simple and harmonious lives. 774 00:44:14,240 --> 00:44:16,600 - Thief! Mom. - Don't run. 775 00:44:16,680 --> 00:44:18,120 - He took our things. - Don't run. 776 00:44:18,200 --> 00:44:19,840 - Thief. - Stop the thief. 777 00:44:19,920 --> 00:44:21,240 Catch the thief! 778 00:44:21,320 --> 00:44:22,640 Slow down, Mother. 779 00:44:23,160 --> 00:44:24,720 - Mother. - Take it slow. 780 00:44:24,800 --> 00:44:26,840 Is it because you know my daughters can't get married? 781 00:44:26,920 --> 00:44:28,480 - Don't move. - I met respectable families. 782 00:44:28,560 --> 00:44:29,720 - I'll hit you. - Mother. 783 00:44:29,800 --> 00:44:32,360 - Alright. - Don't be angry with him. 784 00:44:32,440 --> 00:44:33,760 Mother, calm down, please. 785 00:44:33,840 --> 00:44:36,000 How can there be such a vulgar woman in the world? 786 00:44:36,080 --> 00:44:38,320 What kind of place is this to tolerate her nonsense? 787 00:44:38,400 --> 00:44:40,560 She keeps saying she is marrying off her daughter. 788 00:44:40,640 --> 00:44:43,080 A daughter of such a family, who would dare to propose to her? 789 00:44:43,160 --> 00:44:44,440 I can't stand it here. 790 00:44:44,520 --> 00:44:45,960 It is filled with filthy noise. 791 00:44:46,040 --> 00:44:47,480 - Let's go inside. - Okay. 792 00:44:47,560 --> 00:44:49,600 - Take it easy. - My daughters can't get married. 793 00:44:49,680 --> 00:44:51,760 - It's on you. - Mother, stop. 794 00:44:52,600 --> 00:44:53,600 Madam, please spare me. 795 00:44:53,680 --> 00:44:55,480 I have a docile and sensible daughter. 796 00:44:55,560 --> 00:44:57,800 She is not married because we are poor. 797 00:44:58,400 --> 00:45:00,280 I fear she will grow old and die at home. 798 00:45:00,360 --> 00:45:02,040 Out of desperation, I resorted to theft. 799 00:45:02,120 --> 00:45:03,640 I beg you, madam, to be generous. 800 00:45:03,720 --> 00:45:05,000 Spare me this once. 801 00:45:05,080 --> 00:45:06,520 I will never do it again. 802 00:45:07,120 --> 00:45:09,320 - I am begging you. - A girl from a poor family. 803 00:45:09,400 --> 00:45:11,840 To be old and unmarried, that is pitiful indeed. 804 00:45:12,440 --> 00:45:15,680 Kind madam, please have mercy and spare him. 805 00:45:16,800 --> 00:45:18,600 Please spare him for once. 806 00:45:18,680 --> 00:45:20,600 Please spare him. 807 00:45:22,920 --> 00:45:25,760 Alright. I won't pursue this any further. 808 00:45:26,520 --> 00:45:28,480 - I'll let you go. - Merciful indeed. 809 00:45:29,240 --> 00:45:31,360 - Let him go. - Thank you, madam. 810 00:45:31,440 --> 00:45:33,520 - Wait a moment. - Good people are sure to be rewarded. 811 00:45:33,600 --> 00:45:35,360 Here, I give this to you. 812 00:45:35,440 --> 00:45:38,200 Consider it a good deed for myself. 813 00:45:38,280 --> 00:45:40,160 Also, as a contribution to your daughter's dowry. 814 00:45:41,360 --> 00:45:42,240 Thank you, madam. 815 00:45:42,320 --> 00:45:44,560 - No need to thank me. - Thank you. 816 00:45:44,640 --> 00:45:46,080 Thank you. 817 00:45:47,920 --> 00:45:48,840 The matter is settled. 818 00:45:48,920 --> 00:45:50,200 All is fine. Let's leave. 819 00:45:50,280 --> 00:45:51,400 Let's go. 820 00:45:52,240 --> 00:45:53,160 You may leave. 821 00:45:54,120 --> 00:45:56,280 Thank you. 822 00:45:56,360 --> 00:45:57,240 Thank you. 823 00:45:57,840 --> 00:46:00,800 How has this practice of expensive dowries in Bianjing evolved to this point? 824 00:46:00,880 --> 00:46:02,440 Daughters of the poor can't get married. 825 00:46:03,360 --> 00:46:04,640 You are not locals, right? 826 00:46:05,360 --> 00:46:07,360 - Yes. - You may not be aware. 827 00:46:07,440 --> 00:46:09,360 In Bianjing, wealth is most important in a wife. 828 00:46:09,440 --> 00:46:11,160 The families that have daughters 829 00:46:11,240 --> 00:46:13,200 all start saving the dowry early. 830 00:46:13,280 --> 00:46:15,880 Hope the prep helps when the daughter is the age for marriage. 831 00:46:15,960 --> 00:46:18,840 You mentioned having daughters. I wonder how many young ladies you have. 832 00:46:18,920 --> 00:46:20,080 Five of them. 833 00:46:20,920 --> 00:46:21,840 Four. 834 00:46:24,680 --> 00:46:26,200 Only one has been married off. 835 00:46:27,520 --> 00:46:29,840 Pardon my frankness, but allow me to add this. 836 00:46:29,920 --> 00:46:32,800 People said, "Thieves won't visit the house with five daughters." 837 00:46:32,880 --> 00:46:34,640 Since you have five daughters, 838 00:46:34,720 --> 00:46:36,280 the dowries required for their marriages 839 00:46:36,360 --> 00:46:38,240 must amount to hundreds of millions. 840 00:46:38,320 --> 00:46:39,600 I'm afraid when the day comes, 841 00:46:39,680 --> 00:46:42,080 even thieves will look around. 842 00:46:43,680 --> 00:46:44,520 Hundreds of millions? 843 00:46:46,080 --> 00:46:49,040 With only these ordinary assets, even the bodhisattvas wouldn't notice. 844 00:46:49,120 --> 00:46:51,240 With such stinginess, madam, 845 00:46:51,320 --> 00:46:53,160 it'll be hard for your daughters to get married. 846 00:46:53,240 --> 00:46:55,400 You might as well keep all these for yourself. 847 00:46:55,480 --> 00:46:57,040 You scoundrel. 848 00:46:57,120 --> 00:46:58,560 You old coffin. 849 00:46:58,640 --> 00:47:00,520 Blind to good intentions, infuriating! 850 00:47:00,600 --> 00:47:03,120 - Who are you talking about? - Mother, it's alright now. 851 00:47:03,200 --> 00:47:05,200 - Don't you have… - Mother. 852 00:47:05,280 --> 00:47:06,880 - Mother. - Madam. 853 00:47:06,960 --> 00:47:07,960 - Quick. Pinch her. - Okay. 854 00:47:08,040 --> 00:47:09,160 - Pinch her. - Hit the acupoint. 855 00:49:37,160 --> 00:49:39,160 Subtitle translation by: Wenlong Zhong