1 00:01:42,200 --> 00:01:43,320 What are you looking at? 2 00:01:45,000 --> 00:01:46,800 I... The Ye family? 3 00:01:48,880 --> 00:01:51,440 I'm Ye Mingyu from the escort agency, 4 00:01:52,480 --> 00:01:55,440 not the Ye family's Mingyu! 5 00:01:56,000 --> 00:01:57,120 Uncle Mingyu. 6 00:01:57,600 --> 00:01:59,880 No one is stopping you from going back to the escort agency. 7 00:02:00,440 --> 00:02:03,080 Let go first, all right? 8 00:02:03,160 --> 00:02:04,240 I won't let go! 9 00:02:04,720 --> 00:02:06,680 I'm not leaving her. 10 00:02:07,280 --> 00:02:08,160 Go home. 11 00:02:08,240 --> 00:02:09,560 Let go. 12 00:02:09,639 --> 00:02:10,720 Go back. 13 00:02:10,800 --> 00:02:12,400 -Go home. -Don't touch me! 14 00:02:18,880 --> 00:02:19,920 I'm sorry. 15 00:02:20,400 --> 00:02:21,480 I'm sorry. 16 00:02:23,880 --> 00:02:26,120 I've failed you. 17 00:02:26,200 --> 00:02:27,400 I've failed you. 18 00:02:27,480 --> 00:02:29,280 I didn't protect you. 19 00:02:29,360 --> 00:02:32,280 I didn't protect you! 20 00:02:34,640 --> 00:02:35,960 Zhenzhen. 21 00:02:36,440 --> 00:02:38,520 I miss you so much. 22 00:02:38,600 --> 00:02:40,800 Can you come back and see me just once? 23 00:02:40,880 --> 00:02:43,400 I think of you every day and every night. 24 00:02:43,480 --> 00:02:45,000 I beg you. 25 00:02:45,080 --> 00:02:46,160 Come see me... 26 00:02:46,760 --> 00:02:48,680 See me just once. 27 00:02:49,560 --> 00:02:50,880 Zhenzhen. 28 00:02:50,960 --> 00:02:52,240 Lu Ji. 29 00:03:00,120 --> 00:03:00,960 You... 30 00:03:04,680 --> 00:03:07,200 He's my third uncle. 31 00:03:07,280 --> 00:03:08,280 He has gone home. 32 00:03:12,080 --> 00:03:13,480 Good job. 33 00:03:26,880 --> 00:03:30,120 It has been a great day! 34 00:03:34,880 --> 00:03:35,800 You're... 35 00:03:36,840 --> 00:03:38,720 the cannon. 36 00:03:47,000 --> 00:03:47,880 You're drunk. 37 00:03:57,560 --> 00:03:59,080 Who says I'm drunk? 38 00:04:00,880 --> 00:04:02,040 I'm not drunk. 39 00:04:03,680 --> 00:04:04,760 I can't get drunk! 40 00:04:08,680 --> 00:04:09,920 I can't get drunk. 41 00:04:11,720 --> 00:04:13,320 I'm not drunk! 42 00:04:18,079 --> 00:04:19,760 I can't get drunk. 43 00:04:19,839 --> 00:04:21,600 You're almost smashed. 44 00:04:31,680 --> 00:04:33,160 Xiao Heng. 45 00:04:34,880 --> 00:04:35,720 Li. 46 00:04:44,920 --> 00:04:46,120 You're so handsome. 47 00:05:09,840 --> 00:05:11,040 How shameless. 48 00:05:15,280 --> 00:05:17,120 Do you know you're good-looking? 49 00:05:41,280 --> 00:05:42,280 Are you drunk? 50 00:05:44,840 --> 00:05:46,040 I'm not drunk. 51 00:05:56,840 --> 00:05:58,720 Xiao Heng, you're not a man. 52 00:06:00,760 --> 00:06:02,360 You can't even get drunk! 53 00:06:04,720 --> 00:06:08,400 Have you ever told the truth? 54 00:06:11,280 --> 00:06:12,120 What about you, 55 00:06:13,280 --> 00:06:14,120 Li? 56 00:06:15,240 --> 00:06:16,360 After all that drinking, 57 00:06:17,280 --> 00:06:18,760 you didn't tell the truth either. 58 00:06:20,240 --> 00:06:21,600 Thank you, Duke Su. 59 00:06:24,360 --> 00:06:25,720 Thank you, Duke Su. 60 00:06:28,720 --> 00:06:30,360 Thank you, Duke Su. 61 00:06:31,960 --> 00:06:33,400 Thank you, Duke Su. 62 00:06:34,800 --> 00:06:36,440 Thank you, Duke Su. 63 00:06:37,080 --> 00:06:37,920 Stand still. 64 00:07:06,560 --> 00:07:07,920 I'll take you home. 65 00:07:09,960 --> 00:07:10,840 Home? 66 00:07:18,120 --> 00:07:19,840 I no longer have a home. 67 00:07:22,240 --> 00:07:23,800 I advise you not to meddle with it. 68 00:07:24,800 --> 00:07:25,760 Otherwise, 69 00:07:26,720 --> 00:07:28,640 your family will fall apart sooner or later. 70 00:07:29,320 --> 00:07:30,280 What a coincidence. 71 00:07:31,360 --> 00:07:32,520 I don't have a home either. 72 00:08:09,200 --> 00:08:10,920 Where did Jiang Li go? 73 00:08:11,000 --> 00:08:11,840 It's late. 74 00:08:13,240 --> 00:08:14,360 You don't know either? 75 00:08:14,440 --> 00:08:16,520 After her ladyship went to Mr. Ye Mingyu, 76 00:08:16,600 --> 00:08:18,040 she asked me to come back myself. 77 00:08:18,120 --> 00:08:19,480 She didn't say where she was going. 78 00:08:19,560 --> 00:08:20,960 How frustrating. 79 00:08:21,040 --> 00:08:22,160 There's a storm raging 80 00:08:22,240 --> 00:08:24,600 in the middle of the night with lightning and thunder. 81 00:08:30,480 --> 00:08:31,600 Why aren't you worried? 82 00:08:32,480 --> 00:08:33,799 Are you really her maid? 83 00:08:34,960 --> 00:08:36,000 What's the use of worrying? 84 00:08:39,039 --> 00:08:40,760 Worrying really works. 85 00:08:54,720 --> 00:08:56,600 YE RESIDENCE 86 00:09:02,640 --> 00:09:03,800 {\an8}-Hurry. -My lady. 87 00:09:09,880 --> 00:09:10,720 She's drunk. 88 00:09:13,640 --> 00:09:15,840 Why did you let her drink so much? 89 00:09:15,920 --> 00:09:16,840 Who gave you the right? 90 00:09:16,920 --> 00:09:18,560 -Who are you? -I'm her benefactor. 91 00:09:19,320 --> 00:09:20,320 Benefactor? 92 00:11:09,840 --> 00:11:10,720 Master. 93 00:11:17,320 --> 00:11:18,400 How are things 94 00:11:19,240 --> 00:11:20,200 at the base? 95 00:11:20,280 --> 00:11:21,520 Everything is fine. 96 00:11:21,600 --> 00:11:23,720 Is everything also going well on your side? 97 00:11:23,800 --> 00:11:25,400 You came a little later this month. 98 00:11:41,880 --> 00:11:43,600 I'm just worried about you. 99 00:11:46,080 --> 00:11:48,000 When you escaped from the nation of Dai, 100 00:11:48,600 --> 00:11:50,040 you were ambushed. 101 00:11:50,600 --> 00:11:51,920 I brought you here 102 00:11:52,000 --> 00:11:55,320 and you can take charge now. 103 00:11:55,880 --> 00:11:58,080 If you hadn't risked your life to save me, 104 00:11:58,800 --> 00:12:01,320 I'd be dead by now. 105 00:12:01,400 --> 00:12:02,680 Other than handling 106 00:12:03,200 --> 00:12:04,960 the base's affairs this time, 107 00:12:06,040 --> 00:12:07,560 I have something for you to do. 108 00:12:07,640 --> 00:12:08,480 Please tell me. 109 00:12:08,960 --> 00:12:11,240 We have a traitor at the base. 110 00:12:11,320 --> 00:12:12,680 I need you to deal with it. 111 00:12:13,400 --> 00:12:14,400 Who is it? 112 00:12:15,960 --> 00:12:17,120 He's also from Dai. 113 00:12:31,320 --> 00:12:34,280 CHU LAN 114 00:12:40,840 --> 00:12:42,080 I still have your brother. 115 00:12:43,760 --> 00:12:46,160 Do you not care about his life anymore? 116 00:12:46,640 --> 00:12:48,120 I'm not sure 117 00:12:48,880 --> 00:12:50,200 what you mean. 118 00:12:50,280 --> 00:12:51,760 You've worked for me for years. 119 00:12:51,840 --> 00:12:53,640 I'll give you one last chance. 120 00:12:54,920 --> 00:12:56,200 Are you going to take my side 121 00:12:57,520 --> 00:12:58,920 or Duke Su's? 122 00:12:59,480 --> 00:13:01,720 I'll always serve you, of course. 123 00:13:01,800 --> 00:13:03,760 -Where are they? -Above us. 124 00:13:03,840 --> 00:13:05,400 -How many are there? -Three. 125 00:13:05,880 --> 00:13:06,840 Are you sure? 126 00:13:06,920 --> 00:13:08,800 They didn't bring their men from the capital. 127 00:13:09,520 --> 00:13:11,560 They don't get along with local authorities 128 00:13:11,640 --> 00:13:12,760 and have no reinforcements. 129 00:13:13,320 --> 00:13:14,960 What language is that? 130 00:13:17,360 --> 00:13:18,280 Dai Language. 131 00:13:19,200 --> 00:13:20,760 Do you understand what they're saying? 132 00:13:28,720 --> 00:13:29,560 Have some tea. 133 00:13:42,160 --> 00:13:43,000 Where did they go? 134 00:13:46,960 --> 00:13:48,320 Duke Su, since you're here, 135 00:13:48,800 --> 00:13:50,160 why don't you come in and sit down? 136 00:13:58,960 --> 00:13:59,960 It has been a while, 137 00:14:00,040 --> 00:14:01,600 Xiao Heng. 138 00:14:01,680 --> 00:14:02,880 It's him. 139 00:14:07,880 --> 00:14:09,040 Since you're here, 140 00:14:09,120 --> 00:14:10,440 you can forget about leaving tonight. 141 00:14:10,520 --> 00:14:12,440 Let's see if you've got what it takes 142 00:14:13,160 --> 00:14:14,360 to keep me here. 143 00:14:26,000 --> 00:14:26,840 Watch out. 144 00:15:03,240 --> 00:15:04,480 With your martial arts skills, 145 00:15:04,560 --> 00:15:06,840 you're better off singing in the brothel. 146 00:15:16,280 --> 00:15:18,000 You can't bear to kill her, 147 00:15:18,080 --> 00:15:19,320 so I'm helping you. 148 00:15:19,400 --> 00:15:20,280 Why? 149 00:15:23,440 --> 00:15:24,280 Wu Lan. 150 00:15:24,360 --> 00:15:25,680 Like your brother, 151 00:15:26,200 --> 00:15:28,120 you're just nice to look at but useless. 152 00:15:28,200 --> 00:15:29,680 My brother... 153 00:15:29,760 --> 00:15:32,280 You betrayed the organization and me. 154 00:15:32,840 --> 00:15:34,000 Why would I keep him alive? 155 00:15:35,000 --> 00:15:35,920 Go see him in hell. 156 00:15:43,920 --> 00:15:45,960 You're really heartless. 157 00:16:18,520 --> 00:16:21,000 Surely Prince Cheng knows about tonight. 158 00:16:21,080 --> 00:16:23,240 You don't deserve Prince Cheng's attention. 159 00:16:31,760 --> 00:16:33,520 You even drank so much before seeing me. 160 00:16:33,600 --> 00:16:35,760 Well, you don't deserve to be treated seriously. 161 00:17:24,400 --> 00:17:25,520 Five against one? 162 00:17:26,599 --> 00:17:28,359 As expected of Prince Cheng's subordinate. 163 00:17:28,440 --> 00:17:30,680 -You're sinister enough. -All that matters is winning. 164 00:17:52,560 --> 00:17:55,200 -Are we going to die here today? -What a jinx. 165 00:17:55,280 --> 00:17:56,360 If we die together, 166 00:17:56,920 --> 00:17:58,840 at least I'd have a companion. 167 00:17:58,920 --> 00:17:59,920 Charge! 168 00:18:21,760 --> 00:18:23,000 I knew you'd come. 169 00:18:23,080 --> 00:18:23,920 Cut the nonsense. 170 00:18:24,000 --> 00:18:25,240 I didn't come for you. 171 00:18:28,480 --> 00:18:29,920 -You want to escape? -In your dreams. 172 00:18:31,520 --> 00:18:32,520 Get them. 173 00:18:42,920 --> 00:18:44,120 Thank you, General Biao. 174 00:18:44,200 --> 00:18:45,440 What general? 175 00:18:46,760 --> 00:18:49,240 I've paid back my favor to Xiao Minghan. 176 00:18:50,640 --> 00:18:51,600 Let's go! 177 00:18:59,240 --> 00:19:01,600 When Xiao Minghan's name is cleared, 178 00:19:02,200 --> 00:19:03,480 remember to invite me for drinks. 179 00:19:03,560 --> 00:19:04,640 It's a deal. 180 00:19:14,600 --> 00:19:16,120 My lord, he got away. 181 00:19:16,200 --> 00:19:17,960 Take the rest back for interrogation. 182 00:19:18,040 --> 00:19:19,040 Yes. 183 00:19:26,280 --> 00:19:28,640 Governor, our informant in the black market reported 184 00:19:28,720 --> 00:19:30,680 that Lai Biao revealed the source. 185 00:19:32,760 --> 00:19:34,760 As expected of the Jiang family's daughter. 186 00:19:35,960 --> 00:19:37,320 She's quite capable. 187 00:19:38,360 --> 00:19:40,680 She could even make Lai Biao speak. 188 00:19:42,280 --> 00:19:44,520 Let them go happily... 189 00:19:45,480 --> 00:19:47,680 -and return disappointed. -And return disappointed. 190 00:19:58,400 --> 00:20:04,840 DAFENG PHARMACY 191 00:20:20,600 --> 00:20:21,840 Do you still feel like vomiting? 192 00:20:25,160 --> 00:20:26,960 I feel dizzy when I sit up. 193 00:20:27,040 --> 00:20:30,640 Miss, I'll make you a pot of strong tea for your hangover. 194 00:20:33,040 --> 00:20:35,040 I still have a lot to do today. 195 00:20:35,760 --> 00:20:38,200 I don't have time to drink your strong tea. 196 00:20:39,080 --> 00:20:39,920 Jiang Li. 197 00:20:40,680 --> 00:20:41,960 Jiang Li, are you feeling better? 198 00:20:43,120 --> 00:20:44,200 Let me see. 199 00:20:45,880 --> 00:20:46,720 I feel much better. 200 00:20:47,280 --> 00:20:49,000 Don't act tough. 201 00:20:49,960 --> 00:20:51,560 You were so drunk last night. 202 00:20:51,640 --> 00:20:53,240 You must feel sick today. 203 00:20:54,160 --> 00:20:56,200 I had someone make you stomach-warming red bean congee 204 00:20:56,280 --> 00:20:57,600 and refreshing perilla drink. 205 00:20:57,680 --> 00:20:59,040 Thank you, Jia'er. 206 00:21:04,600 --> 00:21:05,880 Do you have something to ask me? 207 00:21:06,440 --> 00:21:10,320 What did you and Uncle Mingyu do yesterday? 208 00:21:10,400 --> 00:21:11,920 We went to the black market in Luyang 209 00:21:13,040 --> 00:21:14,600 to investigate Tuoluo flower's buyer. 210 00:21:15,280 --> 00:21:17,600 If things go our way today, 211 00:21:17,680 --> 00:21:19,600 the Soochow brocade case will have a result today. 212 00:21:22,040 --> 00:21:23,240 Then... 213 00:21:28,800 --> 00:21:30,920 What's this? 214 00:21:31,720 --> 00:21:33,400 I can't get drunk! 215 00:21:35,560 --> 00:21:36,800 I'm not drunk! 216 00:21:45,120 --> 00:21:47,120 What's this? 217 00:21:47,200 --> 00:21:48,600 What's this? 218 00:21:49,080 --> 00:21:50,560 He's just... 219 00:21:55,000 --> 00:21:55,880 a stranger. 220 00:21:55,960 --> 00:21:57,200 A stranger? 221 00:21:57,280 --> 00:21:59,960 Why did he tell me that he's your benefactor? 222 00:22:00,040 --> 00:22:01,960 He just likes to talk nonsense. 223 00:22:02,560 --> 00:22:05,360 Jia'er, don't take him seriously. 224 00:22:05,440 --> 00:22:07,840 Didn't you say he's a stranger? 225 00:22:07,920 --> 00:22:09,800 Why did you seem so familiar with each other? 226 00:22:11,560 --> 00:22:13,840 I'll get ready and investigate the Tuoluo flower's origin. 227 00:22:13,920 --> 00:22:14,760 Wait. 228 00:22:15,560 --> 00:22:17,360 Can I go with you? 229 00:22:17,440 --> 00:22:19,440 Jiang Li, wherever you go, bring me with you. 230 00:22:19,520 --> 00:22:20,880 Ms. Jia'er, we have a problem. 231 00:22:20,960 --> 00:22:23,000 Madam Zhuo wants to hang herself at the government office again. 232 00:22:24,920 --> 00:22:25,960 Jia'er. 233 00:22:26,040 --> 00:22:27,640 You have to stay in Ye Residence 234 00:22:27,720 --> 00:22:29,160 and hold the fort. 235 00:22:42,560 --> 00:22:43,840 You haven't sobered up either? 236 00:22:44,520 --> 00:22:46,440 How did you win yesterday? 237 00:22:47,160 --> 00:22:49,440 I heard Lai Biao can drink a lot. 238 00:22:50,080 --> 00:22:52,120 No one in Luyang can drink more than him. 239 00:22:52,200 --> 00:22:53,360 Don't bother. 240 00:22:54,320 --> 00:22:55,760 He lost in the end anyway. 241 00:22:55,840 --> 00:22:57,560 Look at how smug you look. 242 00:22:57,640 --> 00:22:59,720 You look just like your mother when she was little. 243 00:23:04,480 --> 00:23:05,520 Let's get down to business. 244 00:23:07,280 --> 00:23:10,560 Did Lai Biao eventually tell you 245 00:23:12,280 --> 00:23:13,320 who the buyer was? 246 00:23:15,800 --> 00:23:17,800 The only buyer in Luyang 247 00:23:18,640 --> 00:23:20,240 is Dafeng Pharmacy. 248 00:23:20,320 --> 00:23:21,240 Anyone there? 249 00:23:21,320 --> 00:23:23,200 DAFENG PHARMACY 250 00:23:23,280 --> 00:23:24,960 -We need to get treated. -Stop shouting. 251 00:23:25,640 --> 00:23:27,760 Patients have come knocking 252 00:23:27,840 --> 00:23:29,040 one after another all morning, 253 00:23:29,120 --> 00:23:30,440 but no one opened the door. 254 00:23:30,520 --> 00:23:31,560 They probably went out. 255 00:23:31,640 --> 00:23:33,720 Where did they go? Did they say when they'd be back? 256 00:23:33,800 --> 00:23:34,760 Who knows? 257 00:23:34,840 --> 00:23:36,160 They didn't even put up a notice. 258 00:23:36,240 --> 00:23:37,640 They were around yesterday. 259 00:23:37,720 --> 00:23:39,920 Did we alert people when doing the challenge, 260 00:23:40,400 --> 00:23:41,480 so someone leaked the news? 261 00:23:41,560 --> 00:23:42,720 Let's go to Lai Biao again. 262 00:23:43,680 --> 00:23:44,560 There's no hurry. 263 00:23:45,080 --> 00:23:46,800 Sir, can I borrow your stool? 264 00:23:46,880 --> 00:23:47,960 Take it. 265 00:23:53,200 --> 00:23:55,200 -Check carefully. -Be careful! 266 00:23:57,880 --> 00:23:59,240 -Let's go. -Where are we going? 267 00:23:59,320 --> 00:24:00,320 We started working so early in the morning. 268 00:24:00,400 --> 00:24:01,680 Why don't you buy me breakfast? 269 00:24:02,560 --> 00:24:03,960 Eat all you want. It's on me. 270 00:24:04,440 --> 00:24:06,080 Sir, two orders of steamed buns. 271 00:24:06,560 --> 00:24:07,400 Right away. 272 00:24:18,200 --> 00:24:19,080 Why are they here? 273 00:24:21,760 --> 00:24:23,440 This is bad. Shun is still in there. 274 00:24:25,040 --> 00:24:25,880 You... 275 00:24:27,120 --> 00:24:28,320 Ms. Jiang Li. 276 00:24:28,880 --> 00:24:30,200 What a coincidence. 277 00:24:30,280 --> 00:24:33,000 You brought so many men to the pharmacy early in the morning. 278 00:24:33,080 --> 00:24:35,080 -Do you have a serious illness? -I'm fine. 279 00:24:35,160 --> 00:24:36,760 I just heard people say 280 00:24:36,840 --> 00:24:38,960 that someone was killed at Dafeng Pharmacy. 281 00:24:39,040 --> 00:24:40,880 As the local official, 282 00:24:40,960 --> 00:24:43,440 I rushed over before having time to prepare my carriage. 283 00:24:43,520 --> 00:24:45,280 Are you two here 284 00:24:45,360 --> 00:24:47,040 because you heard the news? 285 00:24:47,840 --> 00:24:49,160 We're only here for steamed buns. 286 00:24:49,240 --> 00:24:50,840 Uncle Mingyu, sit. 287 00:24:53,920 --> 00:24:55,040 We got tricked. 288 00:24:55,520 --> 00:24:57,120 -Don't act rashly. -Governor Tong. 289 00:24:57,200 --> 00:24:58,560 The eight people in the pharmacy 290 00:24:58,640 --> 00:24:59,760 were brutally murdered. 291 00:24:59,840 --> 00:25:01,000 No one survived. 292 00:25:02,000 --> 00:25:03,080 Eight people? 293 00:25:03,160 --> 00:25:04,320 Eight lives? 294 00:25:06,320 --> 00:25:07,960 Eight lives! 295 00:25:08,040 --> 00:25:09,600 My goodness. Someone wiped them out. 296 00:25:09,680 --> 00:25:11,040 What should we do? 297 00:25:11,120 --> 00:25:12,200 We also caught a suspect. 298 00:25:12,680 --> 00:25:13,520 Bring the person out! 299 00:25:17,080 --> 00:25:18,440 I really came here to buy medicine. 300 00:25:18,520 --> 00:25:21,280 I smelled blood from the crack in the door and climbed over the wall to check. 301 00:25:23,360 --> 00:25:26,160 Who would buy medicine from the back door? Do you think I'm stupid? 302 00:25:27,560 --> 00:25:28,400 Sit down. 303 00:25:29,640 --> 00:25:30,480 Calm down. 304 00:25:30,560 --> 00:25:32,640 Or not only will we fail to save Shun, 305 00:25:32,720 --> 00:25:34,040 but we'll also be in trouble. 306 00:25:34,120 --> 00:25:36,160 Who's your accomplice? 307 00:25:37,680 --> 00:25:38,800 I was just passing by. 308 00:25:38,880 --> 00:25:40,360 Ask the steamed buns seller if you don't believe me. 309 00:25:40,440 --> 00:25:42,760 I knocked for so long and only went in because no one opened the door. 310 00:25:42,840 --> 00:25:44,640 Take him back and interrogate him. 311 00:25:54,680 --> 00:25:57,840 Who would do such a thing 312 00:25:57,920 --> 00:26:01,680 in broad daylight in my jurisdiction? 313 00:26:02,320 --> 00:26:06,160 How cruel, despicable, and insane! 314 00:26:06,240 --> 00:26:07,640 I'm the one to blame. 315 00:26:07,720 --> 00:26:09,280 I'm the one to blame. 316 00:26:09,360 --> 00:26:10,200 Everyone, 317 00:26:10,280 --> 00:26:12,320 I swear on my official robe 318 00:26:12,920 --> 00:26:14,360 that I'll get to the bottom of this 319 00:26:15,200 --> 00:26:18,680 and get justice for Dafeng Pharmacy's eight lives! 320 00:26:19,240 --> 00:26:21,080 -Justice! -Justice! 321 00:26:21,160 --> 00:26:23,400 I swear to fight evil 322 00:26:23,480 --> 00:26:24,840 to the end! 323 00:26:33,560 --> 00:26:37,560 LUYANG 324 00:26:40,080 --> 00:26:41,920 Director! 325 00:26:42,560 --> 00:26:43,400 Director! 326 00:26:45,160 --> 00:26:46,040 Director. 327 00:26:47,080 --> 00:26:47,920 Ms. Jiang Li. 328 00:26:48,840 --> 00:26:51,000 The Office of Weaving and Dyeing has concluded its investigation. 329 00:26:51,080 --> 00:26:52,920 We're in a hurry to return to the capital to report it. 330 00:26:53,000 --> 00:26:53,920 What are you doing? 331 00:26:54,000 --> 00:26:56,040 We haven't found out the Tuoluo flower's origin. 332 00:26:56,120 --> 00:26:57,480 Our only lead, 333 00:26:57,560 --> 00:26:59,560 people in the Dafeng Pharmacy, have been massacred. 334 00:26:59,640 --> 00:27:01,440 Do you conclude cases so hastily? 335 00:27:01,520 --> 00:27:02,840 Watch your words, Ms. Jiang Li. 336 00:27:03,480 --> 00:27:05,200 I'm from the Office of Weaving and Dyeing. 337 00:27:05,760 --> 00:27:06,640 I came to Luyang 338 00:27:06,720 --> 00:27:08,920 to investigate the death caused by Soochow brocades. 339 00:27:09,000 --> 00:27:10,520 We found out the Soochow brocades 340 00:27:10,600 --> 00:27:13,080 carried Tuoluo flowers, which are highly toxic. 341 00:27:13,160 --> 00:27:14,400 I have no right to investigate 342 00:27:14,480 --> 00:27:15,920 where it came from. 343 00:27:16,000 --> 00:27:18,680 -But the Soochow brocades... -Ms. Jiang. 344 00:27:18,760 --> 00:27:20,200 I've done my job. 345 00:27:20,680 --> 00:27:23,440 What you're saying are poisoning cases. 346 00:27:23,520 --> 00:27:25,680 You should turn it over to the local government office. 347 00:27:26,280 --> 00:27:27,240 Ms. Jiang Li. 348 00:27:27,320 --> 00:27:29,080 Please don't make things difficult for me. 349 00:27:29,160 --> 00:27:31,200 -I... -Sir, let's go. 350 00:27:34,480 --> 00:27:36,080 Is he leaving just like that? 351 00:27:42,240 --> 00:27:46,280 BINGDE HALL 352 00:27:57,480 --> 00:27:59,480 Could something have happened to Jiang Li? 353 00:28:07,720 --> 00:28:08,560 My lady. 354 00:28:11,120 --> 00:28:11,960 Jiang Li. 355 00:28:12,040 --> 00:28:13,040 How did it go? 356 00:28:20,800 --> 00:28:22,200 The lead is a dead end. 357 00:28:22,280 --> 00:28:23,240 I'm sorry. 358 00:28:24,200 --> 00:28:25,360 It's all right. 359 00:28:25,440 --> 00:28:26,800 You've already done a great job. 360 00:28:26,880 --> 00:28:28,160 If it weren't for you, 361 00:28:28,240 --> 00:28:29,080 the Ye family 362 00:28:29,160 --> 00:28:30,840 might not be able to hold on until now. 363 00:28:30,920 --> 00:28:31,920 Jiang Li. 364 00:28:32,680 --> 00:28:34,600 You've done all you can. 365 00:28:34,680 --> 00:28:36,480 We'll take it from here. 366 00:28:36,560 --> 00:28:37,880 Isn't it just money? 367 00:28:37,960 --> 00:28:39,360 I think I know 368 00:28:39,440 --> 00:28:40,560 how much Tong Zhiyang wants. 369 00:28:41,200 --> 00:28:45,000 Madam Zhuo, how is Mr. Ye doing inside? 370 00:28:45,080 --> 00:28:46,520 Governor Tong, please cut to the chase. 371 00:28:46,600 --> 00:28:48,000 I thought about it for a long time. 372 00:28:49,200 --> 00:28:51,280 We actually have a solution 373 00:28:51,840 --> 00:28:53,040 for the Soochow brocade case. 374 00:28:53,840 --> 00:28:54,960 What do you mean? 375 00:28:55,040 --> 00:28:58,960 Someone high up appreciates Ye Shijie's talent 376 00:28:59,520 --> 00:29:01,280 and wants to befriend the Ye family too. 377 00:29:01,360 --> 00:29:04,040 It's a pity that he's so proud 378 00:29:04,120 --> 00:29:06,240 that he can't tolerate being inferior to others, 379 00:29:07,080 --> 00:29:09,240 so the higher-ups could only play some tricks 380 00:29:09,320 --> 00:29:11,680 to make your nephew understand 381 00:29:11,760 --> 00:29:13,520 that it's easy to break when you're too tough. 382 00:29:14,320 --> 00:29:15,480 You've gone too far. 383 00:29:16,120 --> 00:29:17,600 Please don't say that. 384 00:29:18,160 --> 00:29:20,240 Madam Zhuo, you also understand 385 00:29:20,920 --> 00:29:23,000 that the Ye family has been merchants for generations. 386 00:29:23,560 --> 00:29:26,680 But Ye Shijie has no foundation in the capital's bureaucracy. 387 00:29:27,280 --> 00:29:28,680 He's lucky 388 00:29:28,760 --> 00:29:30,040 that someone admires his talent. 389 00:29:30,120 --> 00:29:32,760 It's all right if he doesn't appreciate it. 390 00:29:33,320 --> 00:29:36,880 But the Ye family should know better. 391 00:29:36,960 --> 00:29:39,680 I'm just a woman. I don't understand what you mean. 392 00:29:39,760 --> 00:29:40,760 All right. 393 00:29:41,280 --> 00:29:42,120 Madam Zhuo. 394 00:29:43,200 --> 00:29:45,520 I won't beat around the bush. 395 00:29:46,120 --> 00:29:47,040 I don't know 396 00:29:47,800 --> 00:29:49,280 why you suddenly 397 00:29:49,360 --> 00:29:51,880 got involved with Ms. Jiang Li 398 00:29:52,960 --> 00:29:54,200 and even brought 399 00:29:54,280 --> 00:29:56,320 the Office of Weaving and Dyeing in through her. 400 00:29:57,760 --> 00:29:59,920 But no matter what you do, 401 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:01,560 it'll just be all in vain. 402 00:30:02,040 --> 00:30:06,760 After all, I, Tong Zhiyang am Luyang's governor. 403 00:30:06,840 --> 00:30:08,760 We just want the truth. 404 00:30:08,840 --> 00:30:11,160 Madam Zhuo, you're confused. 405 00:30:12,000 --> 00:30:14,600 You have the truth all along. 406 00:30:16,160 --> 00:30:18,480 {\an8}Open your hand 407 00:30:18,560 --> 00:30:20,200 {\an8}and the truth will come to you. 408 00:30:21,520 --> 00:30:22,960 {\an8}Clench your hand 409 00:30:23,760 --> 00:30:26,040 {\an8}and you'll destroy the truth. 410 00:30:26,120 --> 00:30:27,280 How much do you want? 411 00:30:30,360 --> 00:30:31,400 Ten thousand taels? 412 00:30:32,480 --> 00:30:33,520 One hundred thousand taels? 413 00:30:33,600 --> 00:30:35,800 -Gold. -The Ye family isn't a gold mine. 414 00:30:35,880 --> 00:30:38,000 We can't afford that much. 415 00:30:38,560 --> 00:30:41,880 Madam Zhuo, think it over carefully. 416 00:30:43,160 --> 00:30:45,160 This is today's price. 417 00:30:45,640 --> 00:30:48,760 When the Ye family is desperate one day, 418 00:30:49,480 --> 00:30:51,400 the price will go up. 419 00:30:52,280 --> 00:30:54,680 As the saying goes, never give up until you fail. 420 00:30:54,760 --> 00:30:56,360 As long as there's a chance of survival, 421 00:30:56,440 --> 00:30:57,720 the Ye family will fight for it. 422 00:30:58,440 --> 00:30:59,480 Your tea is too expensive. 423 00:30:59,560 --> 00:31:00,720 The Ye family can't afford it. 424 00:31:03,400 --> 00:31:05,600 He's trying to bankrupt the Ye family 425 00:31:05,680 --> 00:31:07,200 and cut off Shijie's retreat. 426 00:31:08,360 --> 00:31:09,720 We can't let him get what he wants. 427 00:31:09,800 --> 00:31:11,840 Aunt Zhuo, let me think of another way. 428 00:31:11,920 --> 00:31:13,560 How can we place the Ye family's burden 429 00:31:13,640 --> 00:31:15,640 on a young girl like you? 430 00:31:15,720 --> 00:31:17,440 Besides, any amount of money 431 00:31:17,520 --> 00:31:19,760 is just a worldly possession to us. 432 00:31:20,320 --> 00:31:21,760 But now, the Ye family... 433 00:31:21,840 --> 00:31:22,880 Jiang Li. 434 00:31:23,360 --> 00:31:25,160 Our family has been in business for many years. 435 00:31:25,240 --> 00:31:26,560 What we see most is money. 436 00:31:26,640 --> 00:31:28,880 We've seen many families 437 00:31:28,960 --> 00:31:30,160 ruined by money. 438 00:31:30,760 --> 00:31:33,240 It's hypocritical when others say money means nothing to them. 439 00:31:33,320 --> 00:31:35,800 In the Ye family, we dare to say that. 440 00:31:36,680 --> 00:31:38,240 So what if we're wealthy? 441 00:31:38,320 --> 00:31:40,000 Family matters the most. 442 00:31:40,720 --> 00:31:42,040 You're our family too. 443 00:31:42,600 --> 00:31:44,480 How could I let you bear the burden alone? 444 00:31:54,920 --> 00:31:56,880 I hid here secretly when I was a kid 445 00:31:57,480 --> 00:32:00,000 and secretly learned how the shopkeeper bargains with customers. 446 00:32:05,120 --> 00:32:06,920 Father taught me how to do accounts step by step. 447 00:32:07,880 --> 00:32:09,760 But the thought of Father being safe 448 00:32:11,360 --> 00:32:12,520 is worth it. 449 00:32:14,600 --> 00:32:16,280 LIZHENG HALL 450 00:32:45,080 --> 00:32:46,640 I'll work hard to get it back. 451 00:32:48,800 --> 00:32:49,640 Let's go home. 452 00:32:57,960 --> 00:33:00,240 SHOP FOR SALE, INTERESTED BUYERS MAY GO INSIDE FOR DETAILS 453 00:33:03,800 --> 00:33:05,760 The fruits in this manor are the sweetest. 454 00:33:06,920 --> 00:33:08,040 Knowing my craving, 455 00:33:09,080 --> 00:33:11,400 my mother gave it to me as my dowry. 456 00:33:11,480 --> 00:33:14,680 Madam Zhuo, this is all your dowry. 457 00:33:14,760 --> 00:33:16,480 Why are you taking all of them out? 458 00:33:17,160 --> 00:33:19,440 As long as Shijie and Mingxuan are safe, 459 00:33:19,920 --> 00:33:21,160 I can bear to give up anything. 460 00:33:23,360 --> 00:33:26,520 Ms. Li, get the broker. 461 00:33:27,400 --> 00:33:28,480 Yes. 462 00:33:47,720 --> 00:33:48,680 DATONG ESCORT AGENCY 463 00:33:51,440 --> 00:33:53,880 -Miss, check out this fan. -This may look run-down, 464 00:33:53,960 --> 00:33:56,480 but this door is made of fine mahogany. 465 00:33:56,560 --> 00:33:58,400 This brick was made from an official kiln. 466 00:33:59,080 --> 00:34:01,400 The owner needs money. 467 00:34:01,480 --> 00:34:04,120 Look. These are good wood. 468 00:34:05,520 --> 00:34:07,640 I think it's just so-so. 469 00:34:08,159 --> 00:34:09,600 -It's a bit old indeed. -Uncle Mingyu. 470 00:34:09,679 --> 00:34:11,360 -Come here, look. -It's old. 471 00:34:11,440 --> 00:34:13,679 -Are you selling the escort agency? -Isn't this nice? 472 00:34:13,760 --> 00:34:16,719 I don't have any business. What's the use of keeping it? 473 00:34:16,800 --> 00:34:18,480 Are you trying to raise money for the family? 474 00:34:21,199 --> 00:34:22,520 Aunt Zhuo is right. 475 00:34:24,199 --> 00:34:25,960 To the Ye family, 476 00:34:26,040 --> 00:34:27,880 family is far more important than anything else. 477 00:34:27,960 --> 00:34:30,679 The Ye family is in trouble now and everyone is doing what they can. 478 00:34:30,760 --> 00:34:33,800 Even someone junior in seniority like you from the capital is working hard. 479 00:34:33,880 --> 00:34:35,159 How can I stand by and watch? 480 00:34:36,679 --> 00:34:37,800 I suddenly remembered 481 00:34:38,440 --> 00:34:41,000 how good it was when we siblings founded Lizheng Hall together. 482 00:34:41,679 --> 00:34:43,920 But my eldest brother and his wife suddenly died 483 00:34:44,800 --> 00:34:46,000 and I ventured out on my own. 484 00:34:47,000 --> 00:34:48,760 I was young and reckless then. 485 00:34:49,719 --> 00:34:51,159 Who's willing to admit defeat? 486 00:34:52,840 --> 00:34:54,719 I couldn't swallow my pride in the end. 487 00:34:55,880 --> 00:34:56,719 Uncle Mingyu. 488 00:34:57,200 --> 00:34:58,680 It's not too late yet to go home. 489 00:34:58,760 --> 00:35:01,280 It's more than ten years of resentment and anger. 490 00:35:01,360 --> 00:35:03,520 The gap between us is too big. I can't go back anymore. 491 00:35:03,600 --> 00:35:05,040 -You can go back. -I can't. 492 00:35:05,120 --> 00:35:06,200 You can. 493 00:35:12,880 --> 00:35:14,160 This is a deposit from the broker. 494 00:35:14,240 --> 00:35:16,040 There'll be more money after the house is sold. 495 00:35:17,440 --> 00:35:19,400 -Help me give it to Madam Zhuo. -No. 496 00:35:20,000 --> 00:35:21,680 -Give it to her. -Give it yourself. 497 00:35:24,520 --> 00:35:25,600 And these... 498 00:35:27,800 --> 00:35:28,640 These... 499 00:35:30,120 --> 00:35:32,960 are what I've saved from traveling around over the years. 500 00:35:33,040 --> 00:35:34,680 Not much is left after opening the agency. 501 00:35:34,760 --> 00:35:36,360 But these rare trinkets 502 00:35:36,440 --> 00:35:37,760 can fetch a good price. 503 00:35:37,840 --> 00:35:38,680 After I sell them, 504 00:35:39,400 --> 00:35:40,440 give them the money too. 505 00:35:48,080 --> 00:35:50,920 A song drifts over the trees to the clouds 506 00:35:51,640 --> 00:35:55,040 as one dances in the moonlight. 507 00:35:55,840 --> 00:35:56,680 What does that mean? 508 00:35:58,840 --> 00:35:59,720 Nothing. 509 00:36:00,280 --> 00:36:02,760 I just came up with an idea. 510 00:36:08,920 --> 00:36:12,120 Fragrant and hot freshly-steamed buns! 511 00:36:14,640 --> 00:36:16,160 Please enjoy your steamed buns. 512 00:36:16,840 --> 00:36:18,120 You said you'd buy me a meal. 513 00:36:18,920 --> 00:36:19,840 Is this all? 514 00:36:20,760 --> 00:36:22,160 You sure know how to pick a place. 515 00:36:22,240 --> 00:36:24,760 Don't underestimate the steamed buns. 516 00:36:25,640 --> 00:36:28,040 These are the best steamed buns in Luyang. 517 00:36:28,880 --> 00:36:31,520 The wrapper is white and fluffy with a fresh and tender filling. 518 00:36:31,600 --> 00:36:34,120 Thousands of them are sold in a day. 519 00:36:38,920 --> 00:36:39,760 What do you think? 520 00:36:40,240 --> 00:36:43,560 Isn't it mouthwatering with a delicious aroma? 521 00:36:43,640 --> 00:36:44,600 It's all right. 522 00:36:46,920 --> 00:36:48,960 Go ahead. What's the matter? 523 00:36:49,520 --> 00:36:50,600 Thank you... 524 00:36:55,120 --> 00:36:55,960 for that night. 525 00:36:56,040 --> 00:36:57,200 Does that mean 526 00:36:58,880 --> 00:37:00,680 you remember what happened 527 00:37:02,120 --> 00:37:03,120 that night? 528 00:37:03,920 --> 00:37:05,480 I only remember 529 00:37:05,560 --> 00:37:07,280 giving back this red cape to you. 530 00:37:07,360 --> 00:37:09,760 I lent you a red cape, 531 00:37:09,840 --> 00:37:11,200 so you're buying me steamed buns? 532 00:37:11,280 --> 00:37:14,280 I'm also inviting you to watch a show. 533 00:37:16,200 --> 00:37:17,080 I won't watch shows. 534 00:37:19,280 --> 00:37:20,160 Come back. 535 00:37:20,240 --> 00:37:23,640 PASTRIES 536 00:37:25,320 --> 00:37:26,200 Xiao Heng. 537 00:37:26,760 --> 00:37:28,800 Someone was so mad at me for watching a show at a teahouse 538 00:37:28,880 --> 00:37:30,200 that she wanted me to drink to death. 539 00:37:40,920 --> 00:37:41,760 Tell me. 540 00:37:42,240 --> 00:37:43,080 What show? 541 00:37:50,680 --> 00:37:52,560 You've eaten the steamed bun. 542 00:37:52,640 --> 00:37:54,400 Shall we start the show? 543 00:38:20,400 --> 00:38:24,000 Mrs. Ye, what's the meaning of this? 544 00:38:24,080 --> 00:38:25,280 I'll be straightforward. 545 00:38:25,920 --> 00:38:28,400 I admit that the Ye family lost this time. 546 00:38:28,960 --> 00:38:31,040 This is all that the Ye family can afford. 547 00:38:31,120 --> 00:38:32,440 Please be magnanimous 548 00:38:32,960 --> 00:38:33,880 and spare us. 549 00:38:33,960 --> 00:38:35,280 But Mrs. Ye, 550 00:38:36,240 --> 00:38:38,480 I remember warning you 551 00:38:38,560 --> 00:38:40,080 to seal the deal as soon as possible. 552 00:38:40,880 --> 00:38:42,480 This price 553 00:38:43,320 --> 00:38:45,600 can't keep the Ye family safe. 554 00:39:08,280 --> 00:39:09,880 This is the key to the Ye family's vault. 555 00:39:10,600 --> 00:39:11,960 The Ye family's heirlooms, 556 00:39:12,040 --> 00:39:13,680 the last things for us to survive, 557 00:39:14,440 --> 00:39:15,480 are in it. 558 00:39:23,480 --> 00:39:24,880 I beg you 559 00:39:24,960 --> 00:39:26,280 to do justice to the Ye family. 560 00:39:47,640 --> 00:39:48,480 My lord. 561 00:39:48,560 --> 00:39:50,960 The house where the assassins train was seized. 562 00:39:51,040 --> 00:39:52,080 But those assassins 563 00:39:52,160 --> 00:39:53,480 don't know where Chu Lan is. 564 00:39:54,080 --> 00:39:56,680 -Should we use some methods? -There's no need. 565 00:39:57,200 --> 00:39:58,160 These people 566 00:39:58,240 --> 00:39:59,560 don't know Chu Lan's whereabouts. 567 00:40:00,040 --> 00:40:01,080 What should we do then? 568 00:40:01,160 --> 00:40:03,280 Wu Lan is dead and Chu Lan is on the run. 569 00:40:03,760 --> 00:40:05,080 All the leads went cold again. 570 00:40:06,880 --> 00:40:09,440 Is the seized house rented or purchased? 571 00:40:09,520 --> 00:40:10,680 It's rented. 572 00:40:10,760 --> 00:40:13,440 Actually, they change venues every year. It's not fixed. 573 00:40:13,520 --> 00:40:14,680 Ask the landlord 574 00:40:15,600 --> 00:40:17,000 who paid him the rent. 575 00:40:17,080 --> 00:40:17,960 Yes. 576 00:40:18,960 --> 00:40:20,000 My lord. 577 00:40:23,200 --> 00:40:24,040 {\an8}What's this? 578 00:40:24,120 --> 00:40:27,440 {\an8}Ms. Jiang Li's maid sent over some steamed buns. 579 00:40:28,000 --> 00:40:29,600 She said Ms. Jiang bought them for you. 580 00:40:43,520 --> 00:40:45,080 Where's the Surveillance Commissioner? 581 00:40:45,720 --> 00:40:47,720 -Urge him for Ms. Jiang Li. -Yes. 582 00:40:50,360 --> 00:40:52,720 My lord, do you think the governor will fall for it? 583 00:40:53,480 --> 00:40:55,880 If we can't succeed in one go, 584 00:40:55,960 --> 00:40:57,720 won't we be laughed at in the future? 585 00:40:57,800 --> 00:40:59,680 That governor is greedy and lecherous. 586 00:41:00,320 --> 00:41:01,600 He's also obsessed with opera 587 00:41:01,680 --> 00:41:03,840 and often indulges in it with his subordinates. 588 00:41:03,920 --> 00:41:06,040 Ms. Jiang Li is going to hit him where it hurts. 589 00:41:06,120 --> 00:41:06,960 Wait and see. 590 00:41:10,560 --> 00:41:11,480 It's tasty. 591 00:41:53,240 --> 00:41:55,600 One-tenth of the Ye family's fortune 592 00:41:57,160 --> 00:41:58,360 will then 593 00:41:58,440 --> 00:41:59,400 be yours. 594 00:42:04,440 --> 00:42:05,960 The Surveillance Commissioner received a tip 595 00:42:06,040 --> 00:42:08,440 that the Ye family tributes to the imperial court are withheld. 596 00:42:08,520 --> 00:42:09,360 Is that true? 597 00:42:10,440 --> 00:42:11,840 I'm Ye Mingyu. 598 00:42:11,920 --> 00:42:14,440 The tributes given by the Ye family were not withheld 599 00:42:14,520 --> 00:42:16,120 but snatched away by Luyang's governor, 600 00:42:16,200 --> 00:42:17,120 Tong Zhiyang. 601 00:42:17,200 --> 00:42:19,320 He also imprisoned my staff, Shun, 602 00:42:19,400 --> 00:42:20,440 who guarded the tributes. 603 00:42:20,520 --> 00:42:22,120 Slandering a governor is a serious crime. 604 00:42:22,680 --> 00:42:23,520 Is that true? 605 00:42:23,600 --> 00:42:25,520 -I swear on my life. -Lead the way. 606 00:42:26,160 --> 00:42:28,400 The Ye family has a batch of tributes for His Majesty, 607 00:42:29,000 --> 00:42:32,000 but Luyang's governor, Tong Zhiyang, took them. 608 00:42:32,560 --> 00:42:35,000 I heard the imperial court has Surveillance Commissioners 609 00:42:35,080 --> 00:42:36,560 patrolling near Luyang lately. 610 00:42:37,280 --> 00:42:41,000 Please pass this message to the Surveillance Commissioner. 611 00:42:41,080 --> 00:42:43,200 The Surveillance Commissioner has his duties. 612 00:42:43,280 --> 00:42:45,840 It's not worth coming to Luyang because of a tip. 613 00:42:45,920 --> 00:42:47,920 Your plan won't work. 614 00:42:48,000 --> 00:42:49,800 My plan won't achieve great results 615 00:42:49,880 --> 00:42:51,360 if I work on it myself. 616 00:42:51,440 --> 00:42:53,280 But if you help me, 617 00:42:53,960 --> 00:42:55,360 it will turn out differently. 618 00:42:56,160 --> 00:42:59,680 {\an8}LUYANG GOVERNMENT OFFICE 619 00:43:07,040 --> 00:43:08,680 {\an8}Look. 620 00:43:08,760 --> 00:43:10,280 These are the Ye family's tributes. 621 00:43:12,000 --> 00:43:13,120 Where's the governor? 622 00:43:15,240 --> 00:43:16,400 What move is this? 623 00:43:16,960 --> 00:43:18,680 -Offering presents from others? -No. 624 00:43:18,760 --> 00:43:21,640 It's called returning the items intact. 625 00:43:22,240 --> 00:43:23,560 These are tributes for His Majesty 626 00:43:23,640 --> 00:43:25,120 that Tong Zhiyang stole. 627 00:43:25,200 --> 00:43:31,000 By the small window 628 00:43:31,080 --> 00:43:35,920 I convey my grief 629 00:43:39,440 --> 00:43:40,880 I received a tip 630 00:43:40,960 --> 00:43:43,400 and came to investigate Luyang governor's tribute embezzlement. 631 00:43:43,480 --> 00:43:45,800 Governor Tong, please answer in your official robe. 632 00:43:46,520 --> 00:43:48,080 Tong Zhiyang is a governor after all. 633 00:43:48,560 --> 00:43:50,280 He can just explain it to the Commissioner, 634 00:43:50,360 --> 00:43:52,400 return the things, and say it's a misunderstanding. 635 00:43:52,880 --> 00:43:54,960 It's not that difficult to resolve. 636 00:43:55,040 --> 00:43:56,640 It's not difficult to explain it, 637 00:43:57,760 --> 00:44:00,960 but the head of the Ye family must be the one to say 638 00:44:01,040 --> 00:44:02,200 that he asked 639 00:44:02,280 --> 00:44:04,880 the governor and government office to protect the tributes 640 00:44:04,960 --> 00:44:07,000 instead of Tong Zhiyang taking them for himself. 641 00:44:07,080 --> 00:44:09,520 So if Tong Zhiyang wants to live, 642 00:44:09,600 --> 00:44:11,480 he'll have to beg the Ye family instead. 643 00:44:12,840 --> 00:44:14,840 Everything will be easy then. 644 00:44:14,920 --> 00:44:16,160 You stop while you're ahead. 645 00:44:16,760 --> 00:44:19,320 You draw the line just right. 646 00:44:19,880 --> 00:44:21,120 I learned it from you. 647 00:44:23,120 --> 00:44:25,960 But once Tong Zhiyang's case is confirmed to be a misunderstanding, 648 00:44:26,040 --> 00:44:28,360 who do you think will be blamed for letting 649 00:44:28,440 --> 00:44:31,320 the Surveillance Commissioner come here for nothing? 650 00:44:33,080 --> 00:44:35,920 {\an8}If you want to eat this memorable and juicy steamed buns 651 00:44:36,000 --> 00:44:37,640 {\an8}in the future, 652 00:44:38,320 --> 00:44:39,440 I'll buy all of them for you. 653 00:44:40,280 --> 00:44:42,600 You didn't see Tong Zhiyang's face. 654 00:44:42,680 --> 00:44:43,600 He was livid. 655 00:44:44,160 --> 00:44:47,360 I'm telling you, Jiang Li. I've never felt so good. 656 00:44:50,120 --> 00:44:53,280 Yes, wealth is good. 657 00:44:53,360 --> 00:44:55,720 But he didn't realize wealth can kill too. 658 00:44:55,800 --> 00:44:57,280 Don't they want money? 659 00:44:57,360 --> 00:44:58,560 Let's give it to them. 660 00:44:59,760 --> 00:45:02,240 Now that they've taken the fatal tributes, 661 00:45:02,320 --> 00:45:03,840 they're going to get themselves killed. 662 00:45:03,920 --> 00:45:05,640 So the Ye family does business 663 00:45:05,720 --> 00:45:09,200 by not taking money we don't deserve. 664 00:45:09,760 --> 00:45:11,720 I'll have to trouble you to deal with them next. 665 00:45:11,800 --> 00:45:14,920 If Tong Zhiyang wants to clear his name with the Surveillance Commissioner, 666 00:45:15,000 --> 00:45:17,080 he must help the Ye family clarify that we were set up 667 00:45:17,160 --> 00:45:18,240 for the Soochow brocades, 668 00:45:18,760 --> 00:45:19,840 then release Shun. 669 00:45:19,920 --> 00:45:21,840 But if we spare them, 670 00:45:21,920 --> 00:45:24,320 won't they cause trouble in the future? 671 00:45:24,400 --> 00:45:25,600 He won't stand a chance. 672 00:45:27,080 --> 00:45:28,600 If he has different ideas, 673 00:45:28,680 --> 00:45:30,600 at least Li Zhongnan won't let him 674 00:45:30,680 --> 00:45:32,280 continue being Luyang's governor. 675 00:45:32,840 --> 00:45:33,680 Wonderful. 676 00:45:34,400 --> 00:45:37,000 Won't we be killing two birds with one stone? 677 00:45:40,120 --> 00:45:40,960 Uncle Mingyu. 678 00:45:42,040 --> 00:45:43,040 You even sold 679 00:45:43,120 --> 00:45:44,200 your escort agency 680 00:45:44,280 --> 00:45:45,560 for the Ye family this time. 681 00:45:46,040 --> 00:45:47,600 Why don't you take the chance to go home? 682 00:45:49,000 --> 00:45:51,600 I'm on my uppers right now. Why go back to let them laugh at me? 683 00:45:52,280 --> 00:45:53,120 Take a guess 684 00:45:53,200 --> 00:45:55,520 at what Uncle Mingxuan said after I told him about your help 685 00:45:55,600 --> 00:45:56,520 with my investigation. 686 00:45:57,120 --> 00:45:59,640 He must have said I couldn't carry on with the escort agency, 687 00:45:59,720 --> 00:46:01,520 so I lost every penny. 688 00:46:01,600 --> 00:46:03,880 Uncle Mingxuan didn't say that. 689 00:46:03,960 --> 00:46:04,840 Uncle Mingxuan said, 690 00:46:06,440 --> 00:46:09,200 "Jiang Li, your third uncle 691 00:46:09,280 --> 00:46:10,840 may usually be unreliable, 692 00:46:11,440 --> 00:46:13,760 but he knows what's right and what's wrong." 693 00:46:14,920 --> 00:46:16,240 He asked me to cooperate with you 694 00:46:16,320 --> 00:46:17,480 and even secretly asked me 695 00:46:18,040 --> 00:46:20,640 to give you the money he hid in his pillow 696 00:46:20,720 --> 00:46:23,920 if the Ye family can't get through this. 697 00:46:24,480 --> 00:46:25,640 He also wants me to tell you this. 698 00:46:25,720 --> 00:46:28,760 He said the Ye family is broke 699 00:46:28,840 --> 00:46:29,880 and asked you to get lost 700 00:46:29,960 --> 00:46:30,800 and never come back. 701 00:46:30,880 --> 00:46:31,840 Did he really say that? 702 00:46:32,320 --> 00:46:36,160 When brothers are together, there's peace, happiness, and harmony. 703 00:46:36,720 --> 00:46:39,160 When brothers gather together, there's profound peace and joy. 704 00:46:40,080 --> 00:46:40,920 Go home. 705 00:46:44,360 --> 00:46:46,600 If he really misses me that much, 706 00:46:49,160 --> 00:46:53,120 I'll reluctantly do them a favor 707 00:46:53,920 --> 00:46:57,240 and go home to take a peek at them. 708 00:47:01,320 --> 00:47:02,480 HELP OTHERS AND MAKE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HAPPY 709 00:47:02,560 --> 00:47:04,480 Go and switch this to Mingxuan's favorite incense. 710 00:47:04,560 --> 00:47:05,800 Yes. 711 00:47:07,200 --> 00:47:08,640 -Wipe the table more. -Yes. 712 00:47:08,720 --> 00:47:09,880 The plants will be here soon. 713 00:47:09,960 --> 00:47:11,040 The Four Treasures of Study. 714 00:47:11,840 --> 00:47:13,400 Clean them. 715 00:47:13,480 --> 00:47:16,280 Ms. Li, they're not aligned. 716 00:47:16,360 --> 00:47:17,560 No. A little lower. 717 00:47:18,120 --> 00:47:19,320 Yes, Madam Zhuo. 718 00:47:20,640 --> 00:47:22,800 She keeps repeating the same thing over and over. 719 00:47:23,360 --> 00:47:25,240 Our home hasn't been this lively in a long time. 720 00:47:25,320 --> 00:47:26,840 You. Straighten this up. 721 00:47:26,920 --> 00:47:28,600 Uncle Mingxuan is coming back today. 722 00:47:29,240 --> 00:47:30,280 Uncle Mingyu is home too. 723 00:47:30,800 --> 00:47:32,640 The Ye family will only be livelier from now on. 724 00:47:33,200 --> 00:47:34,080 How nice. 725 00:47:34,680 --> 00:47:35,600 I used to think 726 00:47:35,680 --> 00:47:37,800 our days would just be ordinary. 727 00:47:37,880 --> 00:47:39,520 Only after this incident did I realize... 728 00:47:39,600 --> 00:47:40,440 Jia'er. 729 00:47:41,120 --> 00:47:41,960 Where's the brazier? 730 00:47:42,440 --> 00:47:43,440 Make a big fire. 731 00:47:44,200 --> 00:47:46,560 Great. I have to burn a fire now. 732 00:47:47,120 --> 00:47:48,840 Got it. The fire girl is coming. 733 00:47:49,560 --> 00:47:50,400 Good girl. 734 00:47:52,240 --> 00:47:54,920 Mingyu, hang the lanterns. 735 00:47:55,000 --> 00:47:55,840 Well... 736 00:47:55,920 --> 00:47:57,560 Isn't Jiang Li not doing anything here too? 737 00:47:57,640 --> 00:47:58,880 Why don't you order her around? 738 00:47:59,480 --> 00:48:00,680 Jiang Li is different. 739 00:48:00,760 --> 00:48:01,960 She's the Ye family's savior. 740 00:48:02,040 --> 00:48:03,720 How can I bear to order her around? 741 00:48:03,800 --> 00:48:04,880 Go now. 742 00:48:04,960 --> 00:48:06,000 Stop grumbling. 743 00:48:06,480 --> 00:48:07,360 I'll do it. 744 00:48:07,440 --> 00:48:08,880 Madam Zhuo, Mr. Ye is back. 745 00:48:29,760 --> 00:48:32,080 -Dear! -Mingxuan! 746 00:48:32,160 --> 00:48:34,160 I'm back. 747 00:48:34,760 --> 00:48:36,360 Stop. Start over. 748 00:48:37,680 --> 00:48:39,360 Where's the brazier? Bring it over. 749 00:48:39,440 --> 00:48:40,280 Put it here. Here. 750 00:48:40,360 --> 00:48:41,840 Let your father cross over it and get rid of bad luck. 751 00:48:42,440 --> 00:48:43,320 Why didn't you 752 00:48:43,400 --> 00:48:44,680 bring it to me sooner? 753 00:48:44,760 --> 00:48:46,480 I have to build up my emotions again. 754 00:48:46,560 --> 00:48:47,720 So it's my fault? 755 00:48:47,800 --> 00:48:49,000 What are you doing? Hurry back. 756 00:48:51,240 --> 00:48:52,080 Come on. 757 00:49:00,640 --> 00:49:01,840 Dear! 758 00:49:01,920 --> 00:49:03,480 Mingxuan! 759 00:49:04,240 --> 00:49:05,560 Dear. 760 00:49:06,600 --> 00:49:07,520 I missed you so much. 761 00:49:07,600 --> 00:49:09,320 -I missed you more. -I missed you even more. 762 00:49:09,400 --> 00:49:10,640 I missed you even more than that. 763 00:49:10,720 --> 00:49:12,840 -I missed you even more. -I missed you even more. 764 00:49:12,920 --> 00:49:15,160 That's enough. There are two more people here. 765 00:49:18,440 --> 00:49:21,920 Mingyu, you've done a great job this time. 766 00:49:23,480 --> 00:49:26,880 Mingxuan, don't be so polite. 767 00:49:28,120 --> 00:49:30,200 Mingyu, you didn't grow much 768 00:49:30,280 --> 00:49:32,200 after being out for so long. 769 00:49:32,280 --> 00:49:34,880 You're old now. Just beg for mercy if you can't stand it. 770 00:49:34,960 --> 00:49:36,680 You're overestimating yourself. 771 00:49:37,320 --> 00:49:38,680 -Uncle Mingyu. -Mingxuan. 772 00:49:46,040 --> 00:49:47,320 -Jiang Li. -Uncle Mingxuan. 773 00:49:47,400 --> 00:49:49,760 You helped the Ye family a lot this time. 774 00:49:50,400 --> 00:49:52,560 I was even suspicious of you before. 775 00:49:53,040 --> 00:49:53,920 Now, it seems like 776 00:49:54,400 --> 00:49:57,000 I've been petty. 777 00:49:57,080 --> 00:49:58,440 Please accept my apology. 778 00:49:58,520 --> 00:50:00,280 Uncle Mingxuan, please don't. 779 00:50:00,360 --> 00:50:01,960 If my mother were still around, 780 00:50:02,480 --> 00:50:03,880 when the Ye family was in trouble, 781 00:50:03,960 --> 00:50:05,480 she wouldn't stand by and watch either. 782 00:50:05,560 --> 00:50:08,400 But even though we settled the problem this time, 783 00:50:08,480 --> 00:50:09,760 the Ye family also 784 00:50:09,840 --> 00:50:11,800 lost a lot of money and jewelry. 785 00:50:11,880 --> 00:50:14,840 His Majesty valued Shijie and gave him an official position in the capital. 786 00:50:14,920 --> 00:50:17,520 The jewelry can be considered a tribute from the Ye family. 787 00:50:17,600 --> 00:50:18,680 Don't worry about it. 788 00:50:19,960 --> 00:50:22,560 I was young 789 00:50:23,880 --> 00:50:25,080 and was tricked by people. 790 00:50:25,760 --> 00:50:27,440 I broke Grandmother and my uncles' hearts. 791 00:50:28,600 --> 00:50:31,360 I'm still ashamed even now. 792 00:50:31,440 --> 00:50:32,840 Uncle Mingxuan, Aunt Zhuo, 793 00:50:33,520 --> 00:50:35,640 I'm so grateful that you're willing to give me a chance 794 00:50:35,720 --> 00:50:36,920 to make it up to you. 795 00:50:37,000 --> 00:50:38,720 We can't blame you for what happened before. 796 00:50:38,800 --> 00:50:40,680 You were so young. 797 00:50:40,760 --> 00:50:42,960 As elders, we should've understood your situation. 798 00:50:43,920 --> 00:50:45,120 Now that I think about it, 799 00:50:45,200 --> 00:50:48,280 we made you navigate the complexities of the Jiang family at such a young age. 800 00:50:48,360 --> 00:50:50,040 Especially Ji Shuran. I... 801 00:50:53,640 --> 00:50:56,240 I didn't mean to bring up what upsets you. 802 00:50:56,800 --> 00:50:58,760 In the time I've spent with Jiang Li these days, 803 00:50:58,840 --> 00:51:00,680 I only think she's gentle and lovely. 804 00:51:00,760 --> 00:51:02,800 She won't commit matricide and fratricide. 805 00:51:02,880 --> 00:51:04,160 Ji Shuran must have set her up. 806 00:51:04,240 --> 00:51:05,080 Jia'er. 807 00:51:05,560 --> 00:51:06,760 It's all right, Aunt Zhuo. 808 00:51:07,920 --> 00:51:10,280 Who was right and who was wrong is already in the past. 809 00:51:10,360 --> 00:51:12,400 What matters most is the present. 810 00:51:14,200 --> 00:51:15,360 The top priority 811 00:51:15,440 --> 00:51:16,920 is for Jiang Li to meet Mother. 812 00:51:17,000 --> 00:51:18,880 Yes, Jiang Li should meet Grandmother. 813 00:51:19,560 --> 00:51:20,440 Now? 814 00:51:20,520 --> 00:51:23,160 Can Grandmother take it? 815 00:51:23,240 --> 00:51:25,600 I can't take it that you're only 816 00:51:25,680 --> 00:51:27,400 telling me about this now. 817 00:51:27,480 --> 00:51:28,360 -Grandmother. -Mother. 818 00:51:30,240 --> 00:51:32,200 Grandmother, what are you doing here? 819 00:51:34,080 --> 00:51:35,040 Good girl. 820 00:51:36,840 --> 00:51:38,400 Let me look at you. 821 00:51:38,480 --> 00:51:39,800 Grandmother. 822 00:51:44,760 --> 00:51:48,360 I'm so happy that you can visit me 823 00:51:49,280 --> 00:51:51,600 while I'm still alive. 824 00:51:53,360 --> 00:51:57,080 Grandmother, don't you blame me for what I did before? 825 00:51:57,640 --> 00:52:02,600 You're the Ye family's granddaughter, Jiang Li. 826 00:52:10,040 --> 00:52:13,960 Jiang Li, don't worry. The Ye family forgives you. 827 00:52:15,720 --> 00:52:18,240 It's not that no one loves Ms. Jiang Li. 828 00:52:21,360 --> 00:52:23,240 Other than your mother, Ye Zhenzhen, 829 00:52:24,320 --> 00:52:27,880 you have so many loved ones who care about you. 830 00:52:29,760 --> 00:52:30,600 You're not alone. 831 00:52:38,080 --> 00:52:39,080 And you. 832 00:52:39,160 --> 00:52:40,640 Have you messed around enough outside? 833 00:52:40,720 --> 00:52:41,800 Since you're back, 834 00:52:42,600 --> 00:52:43,880 help your brother out, 835 00:52:44,600 --> 00:52:45,760 just like this time. 836 00:52:46,400 --> 00:52:50,840 Brothers can overcome any difficulties when you work together. 837 00:52:51,600 --> 00:52:52,480 Mother. 838 00:52:54,960 --> 00:52:58,280 Son, come back if you're tired. 839 00:52:58,360 --> 00:53:02,000 I'm always at home waiting for you. 840 00:53:05,640 --> 00:53:07,400 Mother, this... 841 00:53:09,200 --> 00:53:10,240 This is Mingxuan's fault. 842 00:53:10,800 --> 00:53:12,120 He refused to lend me money. 843 00:53:12,200 --> 00:53:13,520 If he had lent me money, 844 00:53:13,600 --> 00:53:15,640 I would've come back after settling my affairs. 845 00:53:16,120 --> 00:53:18,880 Mingyu, don't think I'm scared to beat you since Mother is here. 846 00:53:18,960 --> 00:53:20,600 I think you need a beating. 847 00:53:20,680 --> 00:53:23,360 You haven't come back for years. Have you had too much fun out there? 848 00:53:23,440 --> 00:53:24,280 Stand still. 849 00:53:24,760 --> 00:53:26,640 -You. Stand there. -You can't get me. 850 00:53:26,720 --> 00:53:28,120 -You can't get me. -How dare you run? 851 00:53:28,640 --> 00:53:30,320 -Mother, save me. -Stop. 852 00:53:30,800 --> 00:53:31,880 -Mingxuan. -How dare you run? 853 00:53:32,440 --> 00:53:34,280 -Mother, don't protect him. -Mother. 854 00:53:36,720 --> 00:53:38,640 If Father and Xue Zhao were still around, 855 00:53:39,440 --> 00:53:41,160 they'd probably also forgive me 856 00:53:41,800 --> 00:53:43,720 for trusting the wrong person, wouldn't they? 857 00:53:50,080 --> 00:53:53,680 It's a pity that the people who can forgive me 858 00:53:53,760 --> 00:53:55,160 are gone. 859 00:53:59,960 --> 00:54:04,000 Jiang Li, stop crying. You're home. 860 00:54:06,040 --> 00:54:07,520 I'm home.