1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:10,970 Timing and Subtitles by the "Are You My Soulmate?" Team @ Viki 2 00:00:29,240 --> 00:00:33,330 song title 3 00:00:33,330 --> 00:00:39,680 ♫ Flowers falling by the river again ♫ ♫ Turning the clear waves red ♫ 4 00:00:39,680 --> 00:00:46,200 ♫ Sparrows singing in celebration ♫ 5 00:00:46,200 --> 00:00:52,830 ♫ Calm years pass by the silent bustling city ♫ ♫ Sitting at home ♫ 6 00:00:52,830 --> 00:00:58,450 ♫ No one knows love's outline like I do ♫ 7 00:00:58,450 --> 00:01:05,000 ♫ If one day the river breeze blows again ♫ 8 00:01:05,000 --> 00:01:11,470 ♫ I won't be a mere reflection in the mirror ♫ 9 00:01:11,470 --> 00:01:17,980 ♫ Dreams can shatter; Memories remain ♫ 10 00:01:17,980 --> 00:01:21,230 ♫ Rich fragrance aids; Light ink writes ♫ 11 00:01:21,230 --> 00:01:29,590 ♫ In the deep red windows lies mundane dust ♫ 12 00:01:33,180 --> 00:01:40,900 Are You the One 13 00:01:40,900 --> 00:01:43,980 [Episode 27] 14 00:01:43,980 --> 00:01:47,310 [Shenwei Escort Agency] 15 00:01:47,310 --> 00:01:48,950 Be gentle. 16 00:01:52,000 --> 00:01:53,740 Mr. Lu. 17 00:01:57,670 --> 00:01:59,850 Brothers, 18 00:01:59,850 --> 00:02:03,540 from today onwards, the Escort Agency will have a new owner. 19 00:02:04,880 --> 00:02:08,860 Mr. Lu here renames it to Liangxin Escort Agency. 20 00:02:08,860 --> 00:02:12,550 It will no longer have any relation to the Qiao Family. 21 00:02:12,550 --> 00:02:15,410 Miss Liu, you mentioned yesterday that you wanted to eat Vinegar Pig Trotter from Lingnan. 22 00:02:15,410 --> 00:02:17,650 I prepared it early this morning. 23 00:02:20,390 --> 00:02:22,390 Please try it. 24 00:02:22,390 --> 00:02:26,730 I just mentioned it casually. Mrs. Lin, you are so considerate. 25 00:02:27,390 --> 00:02:29,420 Your grandfather always says you are too thin. 26 00:02:29,420 --> 00:02:31,240 Now that the escort agency has been sold, 27 00:02:31,240 --> 00:02:34,130 we should add more meat dishes to the table. 28 00:02:36,570 --> 00:02:38,820 What? Is the taste not authentic? 29 00:02:38,820 --> 00:02:41,100 It's too authentic. 30 00:02:41,640 --> 00:02:44,110 Is this sweet vinegar from... 31 00:02:44,110 --> 00:02:46,180 Lingnan. 32 00:02:46,990 --> 00:02:49,220 I searched the market. 33 00:02:49,220 --> 00:02:51,860 At first, I didn't find any sweet vinegar from Lingnan. 34 00:02:51,860 --> 00:02:58,440 I thought of mixing brown sugar with aged vinegar as you mentioned. 35 00:02:58,450 --> 00:02:59,880 But guess what? 36 00:02:59,880 --> 00:03:05,700 An hour later, a peddler chased after several shops to find me. 37 00:03:05,700 --> 00:03:08,620 He said he happened to have sweet vinegar from Lingnan, 38 00:03:08,620 --> 00:03:10,830 and it wasn't expensive. 39 00:03:10,830 --> 00:03:15,730 How lucky I am to have encountered such a thing? 40 00:03:18,430 --> 00:03:22,720 Mrs. Lin, do you know how to make Rouge Goose Breast? 41 00:03:23,640 --> 00:03:25,770 Rouge Goose Breast? 42 00:03:25,770 --> 00:03:27,510 Yes. 43 00:03:28,770 --> 00:03:31,940 My lord, in my opinion, you've spoiled Ms. Liu. 44 00:03:31,940 --> 00:03:35,660 Her taste is too picky. Black-maned goose with white eyes. 45 00:03:36,830 --> 00:03:40,080 The servant from the Qiao Family specifically asked for this goose. 46 00:03:40,080 --> 00:03:43,260 But I searched the market in Beizhou for a whole day, 47 00:03:43,260 --> 00:03:46,860 and couldn't find any. 48 00:03:46,860 --> 00:03:52,130 My lord, should we substitute it with another goose? 49 00:03:56,100 --> 00:03:59,710 [Lord Beizhou's Mansion] 50 00:04:14,260 --> 00:04:18,910 He came to chat with me for half a day and left with a goose? 51 00:04:18,910 --> 00:04:20,790 What exactly is he trying to do? 52 00:04:20,790 --> 00:04:22,980 Perhaps they are not used to the food in Beizhou. 53 00:04:22,980 --> 00:04:27,770 The two subordinates that Lord Huaiyang brought along have been browsing the market in Beizhou these past few days. 54 00:04:28,830 --> 00:04:32,710 Who would have thought he is a gourmet? 55 00:04:32,710 --> 00:04:35,150 Rouge Goose Breast. 56 00:04:35,150 --> 00:04:38,150 What a plump goose. 57 00:04:38,150 --> 00:04:40,130 I asked you to buy something tasty, 58 00:04:40,130 --> 00:04:43,200 and you really went all out. 59 00:04:43,200 --> 00:04:45,200 Mr. Qiao, this goose isn't expensive. 60 00:04:45,200 --> 00:04:48,030 Nonsense, I have transported rare birds before. 61 00:04:48,030 --> 00:04:50,490 For poultry of this quality, 62 00:04:50,490 --> 00:04:53,170 it would cost at least 2,000 coins. 63 00:04:54,350 --> 00:04:56,150 Two thousand? 64 00:04:56,150 --> 00:05:00,590 That could feed my family of five for quite a few days. 65 00:05:00,590 --> 00:05:05,440 Miantang, you are used to a life of luxury in the capital. 66 00:05:05,440 --> 00:05:10,260 But this is Beizhou. We can't afford such extravagance. 67 00:05:10,260 --> 00:05:13,934 - I think... - How about I contribute some money to the household? 68 00:05:15,170 --> 00:05:17,000 Aunt, you worry too much. 69 00:05:17,000 --> 00:05:21,200 Mrs. Lin said this goose only costs 200 coins. 70 00:05:21,790 --> 00:05:24,020 Two hundred coins per 500 grams? 71 00:05:24,020 --> 00:05:27,580 For the whole goose. That's how the hunter sells it. 72 00:05:27,580 --> 00:05:30,320 -The meat is very fresh. -It really is delicious. 73 00:05:30,320 --> 00:05:32,780 This goose is so good. 74 00:05:32,780 --> 00:05:34,520 Eat more. 75 00:05:35,100 --> 00:05:36,790 Grandfather. 76 00:05:36,790 --> 00:05:40,160 Buy one more tomorrow and stew it. 77 00:05:40,900 --> 00:05:42,710 Eat it. 78 00:05:42,710 --> 00:05:44,350 Father. 79 00:06:01,560 --> 00:06:05,150 This Cui Xingzhou is taking advantage of me. 80 00:06:05,150 --> 00:06:09,200 Didn't you say that Lord Huaiyang wouldn't have a good time at Lord Beizhou's Mansion? 81 00:06:09,200 --> 00:06:12,690 Now he takes delicacies from the Lord Beizhou's Mansion every day. 82 00:06:12,690 --> 00:06:15,200 He even gets to eat a black-maned goose. 83 00:06:15,200 --> 00:06:17,980 My lord, you said it yourself. 84 00:06:17,980 --> 00:06:19,870 Who said that? 85 00:06:26,830 --> 00:06:32,690 Youzhou can be equal to Beizhou and Qizhou today 86 00:06:32,690 --> 00:06:36,520 thanks to my decades of effort. 87 00:06:36,520 --> 00:06:40,950 I absolutely cannot watch Beizhou take advantage, 88 00:06:40,950 --> 00:06:43,900 and leave Youzhou far behind. 89 00:06:46,690 --> 00:06:48,780 Listen carefully. 90 00:06:48,780 --> 00:06:52,930 The reports on Beizhou will change from once every three days, to three times a day. 91 00:06:52,930 --> 00:06:56,550 If Lord Beizhou makes any move, 92 00:06:56,550 --> 00:06:58,150 you must report it immediately by fast horse. 93 00:06:58,150 --> 00:07:00,020 Yes, my lord. 94 00:07:04,030 --> 00:07:08,120 My master enjoyed the goose yesterday and asked me to buy another one. 95 00:07:08,120 --> 00:07:09,960 Give it to me. 96 00:07:14,590 --> 00:07:16,510 You can't leave without selling the goose. 97 00:07:16,510 --> 00:07:18,920 How will you explain it when you go back? 98 00:07:29,370 --> 00:07:33,170 Mr. Fan, that beard doesn't suit your face. 99 00:07:36,290 --> 00:07:39,170 I'll be careful next time. 100 00:07:39,170 --> 00:07:41,220 He actually dared to come to Beizhou. 101 00:07:41,220 --> 00:07:43,230 Ms. Liu, you must be joking. 102 00:07:43,230 --> 00:07:45,860 His Lordship fights battles all over the country. 103 00:07:45,860 --> 00:07:49,040 This time he came to Beizhou on official business. 104 00:07:49,040 --> 00:07:51,170 Official business? 105 00:07:51,790 --> 00:07:55,610 Then how does he know what I like to eat? 106 00:07:55,610 --> 00:07:58,220 Did he have a shadow guard by my side, 107 00:07:58,220 --> 00:08:00,580 or bribe some servant to report to him? 108 00:08:00,580 --> 00:08:02,410 No, no, no. 109 00:08:02,410 --> 00:08:07,430 It's just...a coincidence. 110 00:08:08,100 --> 00:08:10,260 I don't believe it. 111 00:08:12,490 --> 00:08:17,020 But it's out of good intentions, not to poison or trouble you. 112 00:08:17,020 --> 00:08:21,460 Knowing you love this, His Lordship personally found it for you. 113 00:08:25,170 --> 00:08:27,820 Ms. Liu, please, show some kindness 114 00:08:27,820 --> 00:08:30,760 and don't ask anymore. I... 115 00:08:30,760 --> 00:08:32,800 Hu, 116 00:08:33,890 --> 00:08:35,750 great job. 117 00:08:45,730 --> 00:08:47,840 Also, my lord, 118 00:08:47,840 --> 00:08:54,400 Ms. Liu bought the goose at double the usual price. - Good. 119 00:08:54,430 --> 00:08:58,360 And she also paid the price difference for the goose 120 00:08:58,360 --> 00:09:01,440 that the servant bought a few days ago. 121 00:09:06,200 --> 00:09:09,650 Then she asked me to send you a message. 122 00:09:09,650 --> 00:09:13,920 She said... she has nothing to do with you anymore. 123 00:09:13,920 --> 00:09:18,130 My lord, this is the money from selling the goose. 124 00:09:19,230 --> 00:09:22,130 What... did she say? 125 00:09:22,130 --> 00:09:24,510 She, she... 126 00:09:25,610 --> 00:09:27,560 She said she has nothing to do with you anymore 127 00:09:27,560 --> 00:09:30,060 and doesn't want to owe you any favors. 128 00:09:36,200 --> 00:09:38,180 - Leave. - Alright. 129 00:09:38,710 --> 00:09:41,560 Xingzhou. Xingzhou. 130 00:09:43,250 --> 00:09:47,140 Well, it's not a good time. I will come back later. 131 00:09:47,140 --> 00:09:49,340 You stay. 132 00:10:01,460 --> 00:10:04,720 Grandfather, what are you doing? 133 00:10:04,720 --> 00:10:06,351 Do you remember? 134 00:10:06,351 --> 00:10:11,250 When you were little, you loved to swing here the most. 135 00:10:11,250 --> 00:10:15,120 But I was worried every day 136 00:10:15,120 --> 00:10:18,280 that you would fall and get hurt. 137 00:10:19,990 --> 00:10:24,940 But you just laughed and said you wanted to be like a bird. 138 00:10:24,940 --> 00:10:27,830 Only by flying high 139 00:10:27,830 --> 00:10:32,390 could you see the scenery outside the courtyard. 140 00:10:32,990 --> 00:10:37,100 At that time, I knew 141 00:10:37,100 --> 00:10:40,770 that this home couldn't keep you. 142 00:10:43,490 --> 00:10:46,300 Now you have grown up. 143 00:10:46,300 --> 00:10:48,740 Do you know why I 144 00:10:48,740 --> 00:10:54,340 rebuilt this swing for you today? 145 00:10:55,580 --> 00:11:00,040 You once used the swing to advise me 146 00:11:00,040 --> 00:11:03,140 that life is not a smooth path. 147 00:11:03,140 --> 00:11:05,010 It has its ups and downs, and honors and humiliations. 148 00:11:05,010 --> 00:11:09,080 I've remembered all of your words. 149 00:11:15,800 --> 00:11:18,860 - Have you eaten? -I don't have much appetite. 150 00:11:18,860 --> 00:11:21,410 Why have you become so delicate? 151 00:11:21,410 --> 00:11:25,530 When you were little, you even chewed on the bowl while eating. 152 00:11:25,530 --> 00:11:27,910 You always joke with me. 153 00:11:27,910 --> 00:11:31,650 Look at how thin you are, how unsightly. 154 00:11:31,650 --> 00:11:35,830 Take this, and buy something good to eat tomorrow. - I can't accept this. 155 00:11:35,830 --> 00:11:40,098 As I said, the Escort Agency sold for a good price, 156 00:11:40,098 --> 00:11:42,162 so you don't need to save for me. 157 00:11:42,162 --> 00:11:45,900 A girl should be pampered. 158 00:11:45,900 --> 00:11:50,130 So she can find a suitable husband early. 159 00:11:50,130 --> 00:11:51,980 I'm satisfied with you, Grandfather. 160 00:11:51,980 --> 00:11:54,410 Married life can't be as comfortable as the days now. 161 00:11:54,410 --> 00:11:58,980 Nonsense. Your future is still uncertain. 162 00:11:58,980 --> 00:12:02,460 I can't eat or sleep well. Are you satisfied already? 163 00:12:02,460 --> 00:12:05,370 Who said my future is uncertain? 164 00:12:07,320 --> 00:12:13,950 Grandfather, there is something I must confess to you. 165 00:12:13,950 --> 00:12:19,240 It says here that Ms. Liu hasn't purchased any property in Beizhou. 166 00:12:22,470 --> 00:12:24,750 That's impossible. 167 00:12:24,750 --> 00:12:29,040 Given her personality, if she stayed quietly at home for three days, 168 00:12:29,040 --> 00:12:31,350 the sun would rise from the west. 169 00:12:31,350 --> 00:12:32,830 Do you really understand her? 170 00:12:32,830 --> 00:12:36,000 I think you are overthinking it. 171 00:12:37,200 --> 00:12:40,160 The Qiao Family's financial situation is worsening. 172 00:12:40,160 --> 00:12:43,260 The Shenwei Escort Agency has also changed ownership and name. 173 00:12:44,090 --> 00:12:49,320 The buyer is a man named Lu Zhong. 174 00:12:49,320 --> 00:12:53,550 He's young, but his offer is quite generous. 175 00:12:58,630 --> 00:13:02,320 They sold off family assets to make ends meet. 176 00:13:02,320 --> 00:13:04,620 How can you laugh about this? 177 00:13:06,160 --> 00:13:10,230 Liu Miantang arranged all of this. 178 00:13:10,230 --> 00:13:14,100 By doing this, she helped the Qiao Family, 179 00:13:14,100 --> 00:13:17,710 and also preserved her grandfather's dignity. 180 00:13:17,710 --> 00:13:19,380 How do you know this? 181 00:13:19,380 --> 00:13:20,870 Lu Zhong. 182 00:13:20,870 --> 00:13:24,320 What? Lu Zhong is your man? 183 00:13:27,560 --> 00:13:33,320 Now that I have the Escort Agency, I can support myself with my own hands. 184 00:13:33,320 --> 00:13:39,930 Respecting the elders and standing firm in this world is already the best outcome. 185 00:13:48,040 --> 00:13:53,320 Ms. Liu is loyal and righteous, and she has a talent for business. 186 00:13:53,320 --> 00:13:58,770 Lord Huaiyang, you're not that important to her anymore. 187 00:14:00,350 --> 00:14:03,350 True friends do not speak empty words. 188 00:14:03,350 --> 00:14:06,550 Such a woman is remarkable wherever she goes. 189 00:14:06,550 --> 00:14:08,930 Why should she depend on you? 190 00:14:09,870 --> 00:14:12,350 It's just like the principle of drinking tea. 191 00:14:12,350 --> 00:14:16,470 People need to drink water when they are thirsty. 192 00:14:16,470 --> 00:14:21,390 I've never heard of water needing people. 193 00:14:27,710 --> 00:14:30,960 Fine, I admit it. 194 00:14:30,960 --> 00:14:32,590 I... 195 00:14:34,230 --> 00:14:36,400 need her. 196 00:14:36,400 --> 00:14:40,940 [Liangxin Escort Agency] 197 00:14:44,300 --> 00:14:45,280 Please. 198 00:14:45,280 --> 00:14:46,280 - Congratulations. - Please. 199 00:14:46,280 --> 00:14:48,530 - Congratulations, congratulations. - Please. 200 00:14:48,530 --> 00:14:51,190 - Congratulations. - Please come inside. 201 00:14:51,190 --> 00:14:52,550 Please come in. 202 00:14:54,680 --> 00:14:56,280 Please come inside. 203 00:14:56,280 --> 00:14:59,340 Uncle, you take care of things here. I'll be right back. 204 00:15:02,110 --> 00:15:03,770 Grandfather. 205 00:15:04,960 --> 00:15:07,610 Since you're here, why not come in and have a seat? 206 00:15:07,610 --> 00:15:12,960 I... I was just passing by and thought I'd take a look. 207 00:15:14,200 --> 00:15:19,740 I've been at this Escort Agency for decades. I won't go in. 208 00:15:19,740 --> 00:15:22,560 Alright, if you don't want to go in, then don't. 209 00:15:22,560 --> 00:15:25,720 But recently, I hired new craftsmen to renovate and repair this building. 210 00:15:25,720 --> 00:15:29,210 There are a few places where I'm unsure how to refurbish. 211 00:15:29,210 --> 00:15:31,260 Grandfather, you have a lot of experience. 212 00:15:31,260 --> 00:15:33,050 Why not give me some advice? 213 00:15:33,800 --> 00:15:37,220 Alright, I'll take a look for you. 214 00:15:37,220 --> 00:15:39,300 Let's go. 215 00:15:39,300 --> 00:15:40,750 Please come inside. 216 00:15:40,750 --> 00:15:42,400 Father. 217 00:15:42,400 --> 00:15:43,840 Master Qiao. 218 00:15:47,680 --> 00:15:49,550 Not bad, not bad. 219 00:15:50,440 --> 00:15:53,280 It's really quite good. 220 00:15:53,280 --> 00:15:57,590 Today, your new Escort Agency just opened, and there are so many guests to host. 221 00:15:57,590 --> 00:15:59,680 I'll head back first. 222 00:15:59,680 --> 00:16:04,540 Father, all the guests are already seated. They're all waiting for you. 223 00:16:05,610 --> 00:16:10,080 Have you all conspired to trick me into coming here? 224 00:16:12,710 --> 00:16:14,630 Where's Lu Zhong? Why didn't he come along? 225 00:16:14,630 --> 00:16:16,130 Maybe he's outside. I'll go get him. 226 00:16:16,130 --> 00:16:18,580 It's alright. I'll go. You entertain the guests first. 227 00:16:21,280 --> 00:16:24,630 Let her manage the Escort Agency for now. 228 00:16:24,630 --> 00:16:28,770 Once she's had enough, our business will have turned around. 229 00:16:28,770 --> 00:16:32,180 We still need to find Miantang a good husband. 230 00:16:32,180 --> 00:16:34,600 Father, you know Miantang's temperament. 231 00:16:34,600 --> 00:16:37,831 No, think about your sister. 232 00:16:37,831 --> 00:16:43,790 If we always let her have her way, sooner or later, trouble will come knocking. 233 00:16:51,350 --> 00:16:52,690 That's right. 234 00:16:56,040 --> 00:16:57,110 What are you doing here? 235 00:16:57,110 --> 00:16:59,960 Rude! How can you be so disrespectful to Lord Huaiyang? 236 00:16:59,960 --> 00:17:01,300 Moru. 237 00:17:02,400 --> 00:17:05,120 Today, the Liangxin Escort Agency opens as scheduled. 238 00:17:05,120 --> 00:17:08,880 I have also prepared a small gift to express my goodwill. 239 00:17:08,880 --> 00:17:11,990 Lord Huaiyang, I advise you to give up on Miantang. 240 00:17:11,990 --> 00:17:13,750 She doesn't want to see you. 241 00:17:13,750 --> 00:17:17,750 Is she engaged with someone? 242 00:17:17,750 --> 00:17:19,960 That's right. 243 00:17:19,960 --> 00:17:21,510 What if I don't leave? 244 00:17:21,510 --> 00:17:24,230 Then don't blame me for being rude to you. 245 00:17:24,230 --> 00:17:25,670 Be careful. 246 00:17:29,400 --> 00:17:31,230 You are still no match for me. 247 00:17:31,230 --> 00:17:32,600 Don't bring trouble upon yourself. 248 00:17:32,600 --> 00:17:35,280 - You, you... - Honey. 249 00:17:37,510 --> 00:17:40,540 The guests have all arrived. Why aren't you going in? 250 00:17:41,300 --> 00:17:42,600 Your arm... 251 00:17:42,600 --> 00:17:45,340 - I... - Did you get into a fight? 252 00:17:49,120 --> 00:17:51,580 It's only been a few months, and yet you... 253 00:17:51,580 --> 00:17:53,450 Is it not enough to injure him, Lord Huaiyang? 254 00:17:53,450 --> 00:17:55,490 Do you also want to bully us? 255 00:17:57,270 --> 00:17:59,490 I'll take you to apply some medicine, honey. 256 00:18:07,480 --> 00:18:12,010 [Hall of Benevolent Rule] 257 00:18:16,790 --> 00:18:18,330 Miantang. 258 00:18:21,120 --> 00:18:23,390 Did you get hurt just now? 259 00:18:25,470 --> 00:18:30,070 If you encounter that person again, don't be so reckless. 260 00:18:30,070 --> 00:18:32,730 You are not his match, understand? 261 00:18:59,680 --> 00:19:01,500 Your archery skills are impressive, my lord. 262 00:19:02,600 --> 00:19:05,990 You've been practicing all afternoon. How about taking a break? 263 00:19:05,990 --> 00:19:08,010 - I'm worried... - Not tired. 264 00:19:08,880 --> 00:19:11,360 I'm worried the target won't hold up. 265 00:19:11,360 --> 00:19:12,900 Replace it with a new one. 266 00:19:13,960 --> 00:19:15,400 Yes. 267 00:19:17,070 --> 00:19:21,200 From now on, words like marriage and flower arch... 268 00:19:21,200 --> 00:19:25,060 In any case, the word "marriage" must not be mentioned again. 269 00:19:25,060 --> 00:19:26,520 Yes. 270 00:19:29,350 --> 00:19:30,620 Go, go, go. 271 00:19:30,620 --> 00:19:32,920 [Wumei Courtyard] 272 00:19:32,920 --> 00:19:34,640 - My lord. - My lord. 273 00:19:34,640 --> 00:19:37,400 The flower arch you asked me to order has arrived. 274 00:19:37,400 --> 00:19:39,100 We'll set it up in the backyard. 275 00:19:39,100 --> 00:19:42,380 Later, we can plant some flowers or graft spring willows. 276 00:19:47,400 --> 00:19:50,870 - Couldn't you say something else? - What did I say? 277 00:20:07,710 --> 00:20:10,170 You really just won't go away. 278 00:20:10,170 --> 00:20:14,030 How can you speak to me like that? 279 00:20:14,030 --> 00:20:16,550 Grandfather, I wasn't speaking to you. 280 00:20:16,550 --> 00:20:19,650 There are mosquitoes buzzing around me. 281 00:20:19,650 --> 00:20:21,880 I can't get rid of them. 282 00:20:21,880 --> 00:20:26,440 Are you referring to mosquitoes or a man? 283 00:20:28,710 --> 00:20:32,730 Come to my study. There are no mosquitoes there. 284 00:20:37,260 --> 00:20:43,160 Miantang, you have managed the Escort Agency so well. 285 00:20:43,160 --> 00:20:48,840 Since you have the skills and ambition to do business, 286 00:20:48,840 --> 00:20:50,500 I will support you to go out. 287 00:20:50,500 --> 00:20:53,260 You are the closest elder to me in this world. 288 00:20:53,260 --> 00:20:56,920 If you don't support me, who else will? 289 00:20:56,920 --> 00:21:00,960 I have prepared dowries for both you and Qingying. 290 00:21:00,960 --> 00:21:04,540 Even when the family was tight-handed, I never touched it. 291 00:21:04,540 --> 00:21:07,170 This is the largest one, for you. 292 00:21:08,030 --> 00:21:10,780 But when I got married, you already gave me one. 293 00:21:10,780 --> 00:21:13,560 I was always afraid you would suffer in the capital, 294 00:21:13,560 --> 00:21:15,470 or be mistreated by the Cui Family. 295 00:21:15,470 --> 00:21:17,750 So I prepared it. 296 00:21:17,750 --> 00:21:21,880 When you hastily got married, I didn't feel good about it. 297 00:21:21,880 --> 00:21:24,640 You disliked the Cui Family in the capital and fled to Mount Yang. 298 00:21:24,640 --> 00:21:27,892 I don't blame you. 299 00:21:27,892 --> 00:21:30,310 Grandfather. 300 00:21:30,310 --> 00:21:33,440 Let bygones be bygones. 301 00:21:33,440 --> 00:21:36,750 From now on, I will find you a good husband. 302 00:21:37,750 --> 00:21:41,840 Didn't you just say you support me in managing the Escort Agency? 303 00:21:41,840 --> 00:21:45,300 Business and marriage are irrelevant. 304 00:21:45,300 --> 00:21:49,920 A woman, after all, needs to get married. 305 00:21:49,920 --> 00:21:52,880 In a few days, I'll find you a good matchmaker. 306 00:21:52,880 --> 00:21:54,720 We'll choose a good husband. 307 00:21:54,720 --> 00:21:57,120 He's not necessarily wealthy. 308 00:21:57,120 --> 00:22:01,160 We must find someone with good character who knows how to care for you 309 00:22:01,160 --> 00:22:03,400 and supports you in doing business. 310 00:22:03,400 --> 00:22:09,470 If so, I will have no regrets in this life. 311 00:22:11,380 --> 00:22:13,380 [Rice] 312 00:22:16,510 --> 00:22:19,160 Alright, let's go. 313 00:22:21,360 --> 00:22:23,150 - Let's go. - Let's go, let's set off. 314 00:22:25,230 --> 00:22:28,420 I got hit! 315 00:22:28,420 --> 00:22:31,310 - Are you alright? - They hit me! 316 00:22:31,310 --> 00:22:33,800 - They hit me! - Come and see! 317 00:22:36,200 --> 00:22:37,640 They hit me! 318 00:22:37,640 --> 00:22:38,920 They hit me... 319 00:22:38,920 --> 00:22:40,760 - Let go. - They... 320 00:22:42,070 --> 00:22:45,095 You dog. Ignore him. Let him here. 321 00:22:45,095 --> 00:22:47,710 Neighbors, please help me. 322 00:22:47,710 --> 00:22:49,470 - They hit me. - Let go of me. 323 00:22:49,470 --> 00:22:51,680 And they insulted me in public. 324 00:22:51,680 --> 00:22:52,790 - You... - They cursed him. 325 00:22:52,790 --> 00:22:55,320 - They refused to apologize. - What nonsense are you talking about? 326 00:22:55,320 --> 00:22:56,790 Now he wants to beat me! 327 00:22:56,790 --> 00:22:58,930 - You can't beat him. - What are you doing? 328 00:22:58,930 --> 00:23:01,470 - We can't let them go. - I... 329 00:23:01,470 --> 00:23:03,340 Let's go. 330 00:23:03,340 --> 00:23:05,000 - Trying to leave? - What are you doing? 331 00:23:05,000 --> 00:23:06,680 Not until we allow it. 332 00:23:06,680 --> 00:23:09,790 - We absolutely cannot let them go. - I... He... 333 00:23:09,790 --> 00:23:12,520 Let go of him. Let go of him! 334 00:23:14,920 --> 00:23:16,840 I can't take it anymore! 335 00:23:16,840 --> 00:23:18,230 You all, I... 336 00:23:18,230 --> 00:23:19,820 I didn't hit anyone. 337 00:23:19,820 --> 00:23:23,650 What? Cui Xingzhou extorted people in public? 338 00:23:23,650 --> 00:23:26,400 - What happened next? - Then they started fighting. 339 00:23:26,400 --> 00:23:29,860 The constables from the Prefecture's Office came and took both parties away. 340 00:23:29,860 --> 00:23:31,130 What about Cui Xingzhou? 341 00:23:31,130 --> 00:23:32,360 Lord Huaiyang is fine. 342 00:23:32,360 --> 00:23:34,580 He didn't show up. He commanded it. 343 00:23:34,580 --> 00:23:36,920 Who was the other side? 344 00:23:36,920 --> 00:23:38,920 Rice buyers. 345 00:23:38,920 --> 00:23:40,740 Unbelievable guy. 346 00:23:40,740 --> 00:23:44,340 Ridiculous, utterly ridiculous. 347 00:23:53,200 --> 00:23:54,940 Uncle. 348 00:23:56,270 --> 00:23:58,860 The Huizhou Branch has sent over the account books. 349 00:23:58,860 --> 00:24:02,580 Lu Zhong found me a good manager. He was very diligent and hardworking. 350 00:24:03,340 --> 00:24:05,270 Where are Lu Zhong and Lu Yi? 351 00:24:07,550 --> 00:24:09,590 At the Prefecture's Office. 352 00:24:11,400 --> 00:24:14,640 After buying rice, they hit someone with the cart. 353 00:24:15,470 --> 00:24:16,710 Was it serious? 354 00:24:16,710 --> 00:24:18,440 Not at all. 355 00:24:18,440 --> 00:24:21,791 But the person they hit was Cui Xingzhou's shadow guard. 356 00:24:21,791 --> 00:24:23,920 He extorted them. 357 00:24:24,680 --> 00:24:28,531 Miantang, what kind of trick is Lord Huaiyang playing? 358 00:24:28,531 --> 00:24:30,170 Is he trying to cut off our business? 359 00:24:30,170 --> 00:24:33,690 Lord Huaiyang is a very petty person. 360 00:24:33,690 --> 00:24:37,550 A while ago, Lu Zhong had some minor conflicts with him. 361 00:24:37,550 --> 00:24:41,118 But Uncle, don't worry too much. His target is me. 362 00:24:41,118 --> 00:24:44,300 I believe the constables won't make things difficult for Lu Zhong and Lu Yi. 363 00:24:44,300 --> 00:24:48,210 If he's targeting you, I'm even more worried. 364 00:24:48,210 --> 00:24:51,160 He can't outwit me. - I hope so. 365 00:24:51,160 --> 00:24:55,700 By the way, I heard he's acting on the Emperor's order 366 00:24:55,700 --> 00:24:57,960 to summon Lord You to the capital. 367 00:24:57,960 --> 00:25:00,580 For some reason, he took a detour to Beizhou. 368 00:25:02,440 --> 00:25:06,740 He just can't give up on you. 369 00:25:08,550 --> 00:25:13,790 If he gets any closer, he'll just be inviting more humiliation. 370 00:25:20,680 --> 00:25:26,110 It's been just a few days, and you've got quite the business going. 371 00:25:28,270 --> 00:25:31,740 I thought I had made myself clear enough. 372 00:25:31,740 --> 00:25:34,030 You're right. 373 00:25:34,030 --> 00:25:39,580 There was indeed nothing between us until today. 374 00:25:39,580 --> 00:25:41,790 Until today? 375 00:25:43,470 --> 00:25:47,890 Today, I... 376 00:25:50,710 --> 00:25:54,670 I am here at your Liangxin Escort Agency to request 377 00:25:55,750 --> 00:25:57,260 an escort service. 378 00:25:57,260 --> 00:26:01,100 But I want you to personally handle this escort. 379 00:26:04,450 --> 00:26:07,070 What do you need us to escort? 380 00:26:09,230 --> 00:26:11,680 I want to escort myself. 381 00:26:13,880 --> 00:26:16,540 My lord, you must be joking. 382 00:26:16,540 --> 00:26:19,920 Do you really need such protection? 383 00:26:24,510 --> 00:26:26,880 Then let me be frank. 384 00:26:27,920 --> 00:26:32,840 I came to Beizhou without any armor or weapons. 385 00:26:32,840 --> 00:26:34,860 I only brought two subordinates, 386 00:26:34,860 --> 00:26:37,740 and today they were even taken to the Government Office. 387 00:26:37,740 --> 00:26:40,750 I am constantly worried about my safety. 388 00:26:40,750 --> 00:26:45,320 I can't eat or sleep. 389 00:26:45,320 --> 00:26:47,960 This is the deposit. 390 00:26:47,960 --> 00:26:51,030 You just need to accompany me whenever I leave my residence. 391 00:26:51,030 --> 00:26:54,920 Once this escort is completed, there will be a generous reward. 392 00:26:54,920 --> 00:26:57,160 Absurd. 393 00:26:57,160 --> 00:26:59,340 We will definitely not accept this escort, Lord Huaiyang. 394 00:26:59,340 --> 00:27:01,690 Please find someone else. 395 00:27:01,690 --> 00:27:03,960 Wait. 396 00:27:03,960 --> 00:27:07,270 I can take this escort. 397 00:27:10,230 --> 00:27:12,310 But Lord Huaiyang, you're of noble status. 398 00:27:12,310 --> 00:27:16,380 For someone of your stature, this amount is not enough. 399 00:27:17,070 --> 00:27:19,780 Triple the escort fee, and I'll take it. 400 00:27:19,780 --> 00:27:21,420 Deal. 401 00:27:31,310 --> 00:27:33,440 Lord Huaiyang went to a newly opened Escort Agency to request an escort. 402 00:27:33,440 --> 00:27:36,520 He paid a hefty sum to ensure his personal safety. 403 00:27:36,520 --> 00:27:38,740 Moreover, I found out that the two people he previously swindled 404 00:27:38,740 --> 00:27:41,160 were also from this Escort Agency. 405 00:27:42,160 --> 00:27:44,750 What on earth is he trying to do? 406 00:27:45,640 --> 00:27:49,470 Is it a diversion, or is there another scheme at play? 407 00:27:49,470 --> 00:27:52,240 Previously, he searched the entire city for gourmet food. 408 00:27:52,240 --> 00:27:54,420 Was it not to satisfy his appetite? 409 00:27:54,420 --> 00:27:58,850 - But rather... - To familiarize himself with the layout of Beizhou? 410 00:28:00,230 --> 00:28:05,440 Is he planning to escape or does he have evil intentions on Beizhou? 411 00:28:06,200 --> 00:28:08,260 Investigate the background of that Escort Agency. 412 00:28:08,260 --> 00:28:12,030 Increase surveillance on Cui Xingzhou. He must not leave Beizhou. 413 00:28:12,030 --> 00:28:13,470 Yes. 414 00:28:18,170 --> 00:28:21,060 - Enjoy, sir. - Thank you. 415 00:28:37,410 --> 00:28:39,050 Mian... 416 00:28:41,300 --> 00:28:42,920 Ms. Liu. 417 00:28:42,920 --> 00:28:45,710 What important matter do you have today, my lord? 418 00:28:45,710 --> 00:28:48,470 I am going to... 419 00:28:48,470 --> 00:28:51,060 observe the public life. 420 00:28:58,340 --> 00:29:01,980 [Tea] 421 00:29:05,640 --> 00:29:07,070 Don't be discouraged, sir. 422 00:29:07,070 --> 00:29:09,440 Do come again to have fun. 423 00:29:09,440 --> 00:29:12,550 Ring toss! Ten rings for one silver coin. 424 00:29:12,550 --> 00:29:14,190 Sir. 425 00:29:22,200 --> 00:29:23,820 Consider it borrowed. 426 00:29:23,820 --> 00:29:25,610 - Here, sir. - Thank you. 427 00:29:25,610 --> 00:29:27,060 Here are your rings. 428 00:29:27,060 --> 00:29:31,320 You men either play rings or set rings. Nothing new. 429 00:29:33,200 --> 00:29:35,610 Which one do you want? Tell me. 430 00:29:39,740 --> 00:29:41,780 I can get what I want myself. 431 00:29:41,780 --> 00:29:46,550 Then go ahead and get it yourself. I support you. 432 00:29:46,550 --> 00:29:49,240 Who cares about your bamboo rings? 433 00:29:51,400 --> 00:29:53,980 Bye, sir. 434 00:29:53,980 --> 00:29:56,260 [Grain] 435 00:30:03,600 --> 00:30:08,240 Strolling and playing around, is this what you call "observing the public life"? 436 00:30:14,600 --> 00:30:17,240 - Candied hawthorn! - I'm not eating it. 437 00:30:18,510 --> 00:30:21,580 I want you... to hold it for me. 438 00:30:40,400 --> 00:30:42,400 My lord, manners. 439 00:30:45,600 --> 00:30:48,750 There is a catkin on it. I wanted to help you remove it. 440 00:30:48,750 --> 00:30:52,390 You misunderstand. 441 00:30:52,390 --> 00:30:54,470 It... 442 00:30:54,470 --> 00:30:58,520 it was just an instinctive reaction of a martial artist. 443 00:30:58,520 --> 00:31:00,310 You couldn't even dodge that move? 444 00:31:00,310 --> 00:31:02,610 I never intended to defend... 445 00:31:04,300 --> 00:31:06,050 After all, 446 00:31:06,820 --> 00:31:11,470 I paid and hired you to protect me. - Is that so? 447 00:31:11,470 --> 00:31:14,580 Then why do I feel you hired me for another purpose? 448 00:31:20,160 --> 00:31:22,100 I... 449 00:31:22,880 --> 00:31:24,890 do have another purpose. 450 00:31:26,030 --> 00:31:27,890 I hired you for another purpose. 451 00:31:27,890 --> 00:31:31,160 I came to Beizhou for another purpose as well. 452 00:31:32,030 --> 00:31:33,820 My lord, why are you going to such great lengths? 453 00:31:33,820 --> 00:31:35,680 What is your intention? 454 00:31:35,680 --> 00:31:39,980 I just want to figure out what I need to do 455 00:31:39,980 --> 00:31:41,890 to get your forgiveness. 456 00:31:41,890 --> 00:31:43,580 Then teach me. 457 00:31:43,580 --> 00:31:47,920 How can a young woman, who was deceived by a former enemy for so long, with her reputation ruined, 458 00:31:47,920 --> 00:31:50,270 not be angry and upset? 459 00:31:53,170 --> 00:31:54,638 Back then, you were seriously injured. 460 00:31:54,638 --> 00:31:57,070 Wasn't it me who saved you? Wasn't it me who healed you? 461 00:31:57,070 --> 00:32:01,070 So, you owe me your life at least. 462 00:32:01,070 --> 00:32:03,260 According to you, you deceived me for so long, 463 00:32:03,260 --> 00:32:06,640 and I should reward you and thank you for your great kindness. 464 00:32:07,520 --> 00:32:09,689 Before I went to war, 465 00:32:09,689 --> 00:32:13,310 I wanted you to live a peaceful life, so I wrote the divorce letter. 466 00:32:13,310 --> 00:32:15,050 But Miantang... 467 00:32:16,920 --> 00:32:21,680 my identity was fake and it was my fault for deceiving you. 468 00:32:21,680 --> 00:32:27,300 But my feelings for you were never fake, right? 469 00:32:30,750 --> 00:32:33,260 I never doubted your feelings. 470 00:32:33,260 --> 00:32:37,100 But because of these feelings, our relationship... 471 00:32:40,640 --> 00:32:42,650 It's getting late. I'll escort you back to the mansion. 472 00:32:42,650 --> 00:32:46,720 A bodyguard's duty is only to ensure your safety, not to engage in idle chatter. 473 00:32:47,880 --> 00:32:50,340 Come on, it won't hurt to chat a little. 474 00:32:52,710 --> 00:32:55,580 My lord, in the past few days, Lord Huaiyang has shown no unusual behavior. 475 00:32:55,580 --> 00:32:57,790 He just wandered around the city casually. 476 00:32:57,790 --> 00:33:00,750 However, that female bodyguard has quite a background. 477 00:33:00,750 --> 00:33:02,030 Tell me quickly. 478 00:33:02,030 --> 00:33:03,767 This woman is named Liu Miantang. 479 00:33:03,767 --> 00:33:06,750 She and her uncle Qiao Xian both received an imperial pardon. 480 00:33:06,750 --> 00:33:10,680 It is said that they worked for the Emperor before he took the throne. 481 00:33:10,680 --> 00:33:14,460 But a few days ago, they returned to Beizhou and focused solely on running the Escort Agency. 482 00:33:14,460 --> 00:33:17,330 So, she is the Emperor's supporter. 483 00:33:17,970 --> 00:33:21,760 It seems Cui Xingzhou and that woman are birds of a feather. 484 00:33:21,760 --> 00:33:25,440 I knew Cui Xingzhou's trip wasn't that simple. 485 00:33:25,440 --> 00:33:26,982 Keep a close watch on them. 486 00:33:26,982 --> 00:33:29,680 If there's any unusual movement, take them down immediately. 487 00:33:29,680 --> 00:33:31,220 Yes. 488 00:33:38,680 --> 00:33:40,906 That's not good. The Beizhou border is just ahead. 489 00:33:40,906 --> 00:33:42,360 Report it to His Lordship. 490 00:33:42,360 --> 00:33:43,900 Yes. 491 00:34:03,660 --> 00:34:08,400 [Beizhou] 492 00:34:08,400 --> 00:34:14,500 Actually, I agreed to take this escort mission and be your bodyguard 493 00:34:14,500 --> 00:34:17,150 because I also wanted to tell you some heartfelt words. 494 00:34:18,840 --> 00:34:23,470 I admire you and understand your difficulties. 495 00:34:23,470 --> 00:34:25,300 But 496 00:34:26,210 --> 00:34:28,860 I also have my ambitions. 497 00:34:30,400 --> 00:34:35,530 Two strong horses on different paths can only meet on a narrow road. 498 00:34:35,530 --> 00:34:39,180 Instead of forcing them to share the same trough, 499 00:34:39,180 --> 00:34:41,220 it's better 500 00:34:41,890 --> 00:34:46,020 to let them go their separate ways from now on and forget each other. 501 00:34:47,190 --> 00:34:49,440 Cui Xingzhou, 502 00:34:49,440 --> 00:34:54,900 there is no future between us anymore. 503 00:35:04,550 --> 00:35:06,860 What if I want to fight for a future? 504 00:35:11,980 --> 00:35:13,760 [Youzhou] 505 00:35:18,420 --> 00:35:22,990 I can cross the boundary and go away if I want to. 506 00:35:22,990 --> 00:35:24,880 Can you? 507 00:35:24,880 --> 00:35:28,990 You're carrying heavy shackles and are too proud to give up anything. 508 00:35:28,990 --> 00:35:31,030 What makes you think you can fight? 509 00:35:35,220 --> 00:35:37,260 [Beizhou] 510 00:35:42,930 --> 00:35:45,010 Can I fight now? 511 00:35:46,140 --> 00:35:47,900 Madman. 512 00:36:05,220 --> 00:36:07,330 - Go quickly. - Alright. 513 00:36:11,300 --> 00:36:14,520 My lord! My lord! 514 00:36:17,820 --> 00:36:19,391 Lord Beizhou suddenly dispatched a large number of troops 515 00:36:19,391 --> 00:36:22,250 to follow Cui Xingzhou to the Beizhou border. 516 00:36:23,450 --> 00:36:26,800 I knew it. I knew it. 517 00:36:26,800 --> 00:36:30,720 That man from Beizhou may want to get to the capital first. 518 00:36:30,720 --> 00:36:34,110 How can we let him take the advantage? 519 00:36:34,110 --> 00:36:36,320 Saddle my horse, the fastest one. 520 00:36:36,320 --> 00:36:38,550 Yes. 521 00:36:38,550 --> 00:36:42,070 Cui Xingzhou, you are so bold. 522 00:36:42,070 --> 00:36:44,480 Anger harms the liver. 523 00:36:44,480 --> 00:36:46,320 My lord, there's no need to get so worked up. 524 00:36:46,320 --> 00:36:49,170 Today, you broke your promise and left Beizhou. 525 00:36:49,170 --> 00:36:51,800 What exactly are you planning? 526 00:36:51,800 --> 00:36:53,440 This is a misunderstanding. 527 00:36:53,440 --> 00:36:56,760 You have so many spies watching my every move. 528 00:36:56,760 --> 00:37:00,700 Recently, more personnel have been assigned to keep watch day and night. 529 00:37:00,700 --> 00:37:04,070 You should be well aware that I didn't even bring my subordinates. 530 00:37:04,070 --> 00:37:08,590 If I really wanted to escape from your Beizhou, could you bring me back without any fighting? 531 00:37:08,590 --> 00:37:12,360 Then how do you explain that suspicious female bodyguard by your side? 532 00:37:13,590 --> 00:37:15,090 She... 533 00:37:15,090 --> 00:37:17,370 I'll bring her here immediately for a thorough interrogation. 534 00:37:17,370 --> 00:37:19,720 I want to see what you two are up to. 535 00:37:19,720 --> 00:37:21,210 No. 536 00:37:21,880 --> 00:37:24,280 Are you finally scared? 537 00:37:25,660 --> 00:37:28,700 Let them all leave. It's personal. 538 00:37:37,720 --> 00:37:40,070 You can speak now. 539 00:37:46,550 --> 00:37:50,160 She is actually my fiancée. 540 00:37:50,160 --> 00:37:53,880 We had a little disagreement, so she went back to her grandfather's home. 541 00:37:53,880 --> 00:37:56,360 Besides having official duties from the imperial court, 542 00:37:56,360 --> 00:38:02,020 I do have a personal matter that's hard to explain. 543 00:38:02,020 --> 00:38:03,630 I need to make up with her. 544 00:38:03,630 --> 00:38:05,670 You're talking nonsense. 545 00:38:05,670 --> 00:38:10,226 How could the dignified Lord Huaiyang marry a woman from such a lowly family? 546 00:38:10,226 --> 00:38:11,920 Don't say that! 547 00:38:11,920 --> 00:38:14,748 Liu Miantang is the wife I have chosen. 548 00:38:14,748 --> 00:38:17,000 She was in the past, and she will be in the future. 549 00:38:18,550 --> 00:38:22,880 When I was in Zhenzhou, I pampered her in Lingquan Town. 550 00:38:22,880 --> 00:38:26,930 When I went to battles, I kept her by my side. 551 00:38:26,930 --> 00:38:31,630 Now, I'm using the escort mission as an excuse to get close to her. 552 00:38:31,630 --> 00:38:33,360 If you don't believe me, investigate it yourself. 553 00:38:33,360 --> 00:38:37,140 Fine. Fine. I will find the truth. 554 00:38:37,140 --> 00:38:42,740 If you truly are a bold romantic, I will respect you as a man. 555 00:38:42,740 --> 00:38:46,420 But until the matter is clarified, you must stay in my residence. You can't go anywhere. 556 00:38:46,420 --> 00:38:48,150 Alright. 557 00:38:48,150 --> 00:38:50,840 Even if you want to drive me away, you won't be able to. 558 00:38:53,360 --> 00:38:55,000 Guards! 559 00:38:56,140 --> 00:38:57,340 - My lord. - My lord. 560 00:38:57,340 --> 00:39:00,620 Escort Lord Huaiyang to the South Wing Room and keep a close watch. 561 00:39:00,620 --> 00:39:03,670 Without my orders, no one is allowed to approach. 562 00:39:03,670 --> 00:39:05,310 - Yes, my lord. - Yes, my lord. 563 00:39:10,470 --> 00:39:12,700 Ma'am, come take a look. 564 00:39:18,000 --> 00:39:19,840 Candied hawthorn. 565 00:39:19,840 --> 00:39:22,060 Ma'am, take a look. 566 00:39:23,750 --> 00:39:25,520 Not bad. 567 00:39:25,520 --> 00:39:27,780 I'll give you a discount. 568 00:39:29,670 --> 00:39:33,820 The poetic scenery is in early spring. 569 00:39:33,820 --> 00:39:38,110 The green willows are just half yellow. 570 00:39:38,110 --> 00:39:40,180 When the flowers in the forest bloom like brocade, 571 00:39:40,180 --> 00:39:45,070 everyone who goes out will be a flower viewer. 572 00:39:48,410 --> 00:39:51,820 Each flower is spirited and each leaf tender. 573 00:39:52,470 --> 00:39:57,010 The fragrance after the rain intoxicates. 574 00:39:59,620 --> 00:40:03,260 But what did these flowers do wrong? 575 00:40:07,140 --> 00:40:09,990 It seems Ms. Liu is not interested in flowers. 576 00:40:09,990 --> 00:40:12,010 Then... 577 00:40:13,230 --> 00:40:15,070 what about me? 578 00:40:16,880 --> 00:40:19,920 I usually don't bother with others. 579 00:40:19,920 --> 00:40:26,090 But today, seeing Mr. Su, I suddenly feel an impulse to punch something. 580 00:40:30,010 --> 00:40:35,860 It seems that in Ms. Liu's heart, I am somewhat different. 581 00:40:37,280 --> 00:40:40,720 If you weren't the future virtuous son-in-law chosen by my second uncle, 582 00:40:40,720 --> 00:40:45,180 I would definitely show you how it feels to be different today. 583 00:40:51,400 --> 00:40:53,240 Please. 584 00:40:53,240 --> 00:40:56,590 Your niece Miantang has just opened a new Escort Agency. 585 00:40:56,590 --> 00:41:00,140 What's it called? 586 00:41:00,140 --> 00:41:02,570 Liangxin Escort Agency. 587 00:41:02,570 --> 00:41:06,010 - What a name. - It's a great name. 588 00:41:06,010 --> 00:41:09,320 My family's fabric business also runs the Xizhou route. 589 00:41:09,320 --> 00:41:15,640 The staff said that Liangxin Escort Agency is cost-efficient and fast. 590 00:41:15,640 --> 00:41:17,320 Right. 591 00:41:17,320 --> 00:41:23,510 Madam Su, why do you keep asking about Miantang? 592 00:41:23,510 --> 00:41:26,930 Isn't it Qingying that you're interested in? 593 00:41:26,930 --> 00:41:29,030 Naturally. 594 00:41:29,030 --> 00:41:34,320 But soon, we'll be family, so it's good to know each other. 595 00:41:34,320 --> 00:41:37,240 Only after they get married can we be family. 596 00:41:37,240 --> 00:41:41,590 Madam Su, are you really set on our Qingying? 597 00:41:41,590 --> 00:41:43,820 Of course. 598 00:41:44,840 --> 00:41:48,400 My son likes the straightforward young lady. 599 00:41:48,400 --> 00:41:50,793 The last time he came to your house, 600 00:41:50,793 --> 00:41:55,180 he saw Miantang managing the household in an orderly manner. 601 00:41:55,180 --> 00:41:58,310 When he got home, he kept praising her, 602 00:41:58,310 --> 00:42:01,860 saying that the Qiao Family's daughter has a mind of her own. 603 00:42:01,860 --> 00:42:05,960 Yes, she is indeed very opinionated. 604 00:42:07,800 --> 00:42:11,187 - What do you mean by that? - Alright. 605 00:42:11,187 --> 00:42:12,760 Let's not talk about Miantang. 606 00:42:12,760 --> 00:42:15,360 Why can't we talk about her? 607 00:42:15,360 --> 00:42:17,780 Miantang's mother passed away early, 608 00:42:17,780 --> 00:42:19,920 and she has been spoiled and willful since childhood. 609 00:42:19,920 --> 00:42:24,860 She was sent back home after being divorced because her husband's family couldn't stand her temperament. 610 00:42:27,880 --> 00:42:32,920 Alright, it's my fault for asking too much. 611 00:42:32,920 --> 00:42:34,780 Have some wine. 612 00:42:34,780 --> 00:42:36,620 Here. 613 00:42:37,150 --> 00:42:38,880 The jar is empty. 614 00:42:38,880 --> 00:42:41,860 I'll ask the innkeeper to bring some more. 615 00:42:42,440 --> 00:42:44,740 Thank you, Madam Su. 616 00:42:49,030 --> 00:42:54,090 Come on, whose father didn't help his own daughter? 617 00:42:54,090 --> 00:42:57,030 Why are you so grumpy when it comes to Miantang? 618 00:42:57,030 --> 00:42:59,920 Can you watch your mouth? 619 00:42:59,920 --> 00:43:02,700 Do you even know what you said? 620 00:43:02,700 --> 00:43:04,280 What did I say? 621 00:43:04,280 --> 00:43:06,630 I'm just stating the facts. 622 00:43:06,630 --> 00:43:10,650 If she weren't so headstrong, would they have divorced her? 623 00:43:13,490 --> 00:43:16,900 Madam Su, my madam requests your presence. 624 00:43:19,560 --> 00:43:28,410 Timing and Subtitles by the "Are You My Soulmate?" 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