1 00:00:06,980 --> 00:00:09,232 [The Autumn Ballad] 2 00:00:09,960 --> 00:00:17,900 Timing and Subtitles by 🍂 The Autumn Ballad 🍁 Team @viki.com 3 00:00:19,173 --> 00:00:26,243 ♫ Winter clouds and light skies, the geese fly through leaving a trail of sorrow ♫ 4 00:00:26,243 --> 00:00:32,333 ♫ I lean against the window and look into the distance ♫ 5 00:00:32,333 --> 00:00:40,193 ♫ Near the deserted West River, I hear you singing ♫ 6 00:00:40,193 --> 00:00:45,870 ♫ Every time our eyes meet, the longing is still there ♫ 7 00:00:48,413 --> 00:00:52,133 ♫ Separated by thousands of mountains and oceans, waiting for the full moon ♫ 8 00:00:52,133 --> 00:00:55,853 ♫ Just to meet the beautiful lady again ♫ 9 00:00:55,853 --> 00:01:02,353 ♫ Going through three lifetimes with you while smiling behind the pearl bead curtain ♫ 10 00:01:02,353 --> 00:01:05,973 ♫ In this life, I will not let you down ♫ 11 00:01:05,973 --> 00:01:09,713 ♫ I will fly over the lands together with you ♫ 12 00:01:09,713 --> 00:01:16,164 ♫ Even if everything becomes silent ♫ 13 00:01:16,164 --> 00:01:19,793 ♫ In this life, I will not let you down ♫ 14 00:01:19,793 --> 00:01:23,553 ♫ I will fly over the lands together with you ♫ 15 00:01:23,553 --> 00:01:29,873 ♫ Even if everything becomes silent ♫ 16 00:01:32,031 --> 00:01:37,211 [The Autumn Ballad] 17 00:01:37,211 --> 00:01:40,260 [Episode 4] 18 00:01:40,260 --> 00:01:44,519 Miss Zhao Rui did not kill herself. 19 00:01:44,519 --> 00:01:46,520 Wh-What? 20 00:01:50,080 --> 00:01:55,499 He Feng and Miss Zhao Rui each possessed one-half of this coin. 21 00:01:55,499 --> 00:02:00,319 He Feng held this half tightly in his hand even in his death. 22 00:02:00,319 --> 00:02:03,680 You said He Feng was a philanderer (womanizer) who seduced then abandoned. 23 00:02:03,680 --> 00:02:07,040 But I ask, what philanderer would tightly hold a lover's betrothal gift 24 00:02:07,040 --> 00:02:11,190 while entering into a marriage with another? 25 00:02:14,819 --> 00:02:17,280 I am sorry. It's too late. 26 00:02:18,479 --> 00:02:22,860 Are you saying He Feng was always in love with Rui'er? 27 00:02:24,340 --> 00:02:28,620 I found this in He Feng's study, the "Song of Everlasting Regret" (from Tang Dynasty). 28 00:02:28,620 --> 00:02:31,230 His handwriting is completely different here. 29 00:02:32,579 --> 00:02:37,280 It must be since He Feng wrote this with feelings of extreme anguish. 30 00:02:37,280 --> 00:02:39,340 You pen others' letters for work. 31 00:02:39,340 --> 00:02:43,520 I'm sure you can tell what he felt when he wrote this. 32 00:02:43,520 --> 00:02:48,419 So? Even though he was in love with Rui'er, it was you he married! 33 00:02:48,419 --> 00:02:51,539 How do you still not understand? You killed the wrong person! 34 00:02:51,539 --> 00:02:53,559 The real reason Miss Zhao Rui died wasn't He Feng! 35 00:02:53,559 --> 00:02:56,010 It was someone else. 36 00:02:56,939 --> 00:03:02,780 You can hand over the other half of the coin now, right? 37 00:03:22,299 --> 00:03:25,539 The story you told me mixed truth with lies. 38 00:03:25,539 --> 00:03:28,160 It was very convincing indeed. 39 00:03:28,160 --> 00:03:30,800 However, you didn't know that He Feng was holding this half 40 00:03:30,800 --> 00:03:33,080 of the coin the moment he died. 41 00:03:33,080 --> 00:03:36,759 So when you said He Feng betrayed Zhao Rui, 42 00:03:36,759 --> 00:03:39,420 I knew straight away that you didn't tell the truth. 43 00:03:39,420 --> 00:03:41,579 You're unwilling to go to the court 44 00:03:41,579 --> 00:03:46,060 because within this whole situation, the crime you've committed 45 00:03:46,060 --> 00:03:48,530 would also land you the death penalty! 46 00:03:48,539 --> 00:03:50,900 Now we're at this point, are you hiding anything else? 47 00:03:50,900 --> 00:03:54,260 Speak. Who killed Zhao Rui? 48 00:03:58,260 --> 00:04:01,620 It was Master and Madam. 49 00:04:01,620 --> 00:04:04,459 They said if I could convince Young Master to return to He Manor 50 00:04:04,459 --> 00:04:08,240 and willingly marry you, I could be his concubine. 51 00:04:08,240 --> 00:04:11,060 They forced me to do it! 52 00:04:36,820 --> 00:04:39,299 Hang her from the house's crossbeam. 53 00:04:39,299 --> 00:04:40,520 Don't let Young Master suspect anything. 54 00:04:40,520 --> 00:04:42,231 Yes. 55 00:04:42,231 --> 00:04:44,190 Also, 56 00:04:44,999 --> 00:04:48,179 this is the will. Put it on the table in her room. 57 00:04:48,179 --> 00:04:50,340 Young Master saw the will 58 00:04:50,340 --> 00:04:53,560 and believed that Zhao Rui killed herself because of his betrothal 59 00:04:53,560 --> 00:04:57,439 since she didn't want to weigh him down. 60 00:04:57,439 --> 00:04:59,570 From then forward, 61 00:05:00,440 --> 00:05:03,479 Young Master was utterly devastated. 62 00:05:03,479 --> 00:05:05,240 You traitor! 63 00:05:05,240 --> 00:05:08,280 You killed my daughter and betrayed your master. 64 00:05:08,280 --> 00:05:11,599 How could someone as heartless as you even exist? 65 00:05:11,599 --> 00:05:13,159 Calm down, Uncle Zhao. 66 00:05:13,159 --> 00:05:15,879 If I knew, I would've made you drink that heartbreak grass (toxic Gelsemium elegans)! 67 00:05:15,879 --> 00:05:20,000 "Heartbreak grass"? Wasn't it arsenic? 68 00:05:22,859 --> 00:05:26,199 Perhaps heartbreak grass can also turn the silver needle black, right? 69 00:05:26,199 --> 00:05:27,599 Impossible. 70 00:05:27,599 --> 00:05:31,039 Silver needles can't detect heartbreak grass. 71 00:05:31,039 --> 00:05:32,490 Then... 72 00:05:33,539 --> 00:05:36,680 Looks like there must be more to this. 73 00:05:42,079 --> 00:05:45,060 Tell Master that we found Zhao Ming Li. 74 00:06:05,440 --> 00:06:07,079 You really don't know your place. 75 00:06:07,079 --> 00:06:09,330 I did this to survive. 76 00:06:11,419 --> 00:06:15,579 Look. Our He family's issues caused you offense, Dear Nephew. 77 00:06:15,579 --> 00:06:18,879 Do accept my apology. 78 00:06:18,879 --> 00:06:23,819 Uncle He. I'm afraid this is not just the family's issue anymore. 79 00:06:23,819 --> 00:06:25,520 How is this not? 80 00:06:25,520 --> 00:06:27,840 Qiu Yan is the daughter-in-law of my He family. 81 00:06:27,840 --> 00:06:29,879 Yue Ying is my fugitive maid. 82 00:06:29,879 --> 00:06:31,919 It clearly is a family issue. 83 00:06:31,919 --> 00:06:34,560 Then how do you explain Zhao Rui's death? 84 00:06:36,199 --> 00:06:41,400 His daughter couldn't aptly bind someone with power and influence so in shame, she chose suicide. 85 00:06:41,400 --> 00:06:43,600 What does it have to do with us? 86 00:06:43,600 --> 00:06:49,079 But the fact that he caused my son's death is undeniably true. 87 00:06:49,079 --> 00:06:51,320 You animal! 88 00:06:51,320 --> 00:06:54,040 I studied half my life without fame or glory, 89 00:06:54,040 --> 00:06:56,299 except for my young daughter! 90 00:06:56,299 --> 00:06:58,940 You are also parents. 91 00:06:58,940 --> 00:07:01,820 Wouldn't your heart break? 92 00:07:01,820 --> 00:07:05,960 It's precisely since I'm a parent that if I don't kill you myself now, 93 00:07:05,960 --> 00:07:09,199 I can't face my son in the future! 94 00:07:09,199 --> 00:07:10,319 You can't kill him! 95 00:07:10,319 --> 00:07:14,340 If he dies, Qiu Yan will always be wrongly branded as a husband killer. 96 00:07:14,340 --> 00:07:15,560 Move aside. 97 00:07:15,560 --> 00:07:18,879 General He, you know very well I didn't kill your son! 98 00:07:18,879 --> 00:07:21,540 Yet you want to bury me alive or force me to be a nun. 99 00:07:21,540 --> 00:07:24,979 Did you never consider who killed your son wasn't Zhao Ming Li, 100 00:07:24,979 --> 00:07:26,840 but you and your wife? 101 00:07:26,840 --> 00:07:28,280 Nonsense! 102 00:07:28,280 --> 00:07:30,560 Zhao Ming Li already confessed. 103 00:07:30,560 --> 00:07:34,179 The poison he gave Yue Ying was heartbreak grass. 104 00:07:34,179 --> 00:07:38,380 But the coroner must've told you He Feng died from arsenic. 105 00:07:38,380 --> 00:07:40,680 There can be only one explanation. 106 00:07:40,680 --> 00:07:44,239 Before He Feng could drink the tea Yue Ying served him, 107 00:07:44,239 --> 00:07:46,220 he had already taken the arsenic. 108 00:07:46,220 --> 00:07:49,240 Impossible. Why would Feng'er ingest arsenic? 109 00:07:49,240 --> 00:07:52,259 Because he already knew that you killed Zhao Rui. 110 00:07:52,259 --> 00:07:55,859 But you're his parents. He couldn't do anything to you two 111 00:07:55,859 --> 00:08:00,200 so he could only ingest poison to kill himself on the wedding day you arranged, 112 00:08:00,200 --> 00:08:03,600 as his way to exact revenge against you! 113 00:08:03,600 --> 00:08:08,259 No way. I don't believe it! Feng'er wouldn't have taken things so seriously. 114 00:08:08,259 --> 00:08:11,640 The day before the wedding, Young Master claimed a rat problem in his room. 115 00:08:11,640 --> 00:08:12,839 He asked me to buy some arsenic. 116 00:08:12,839 --> 00:08:14,459 That's right! 117 00:08:14,459 --> 00:08:19,540 You killed Zhao Rui for He Feng's own good, never considering that 118 00:08:19,540 --> 00:08:21,699 you forced He Feng to end his life. 119 00:08:21,699 --> 00:08:24,699 Your son died so you wanted me to pay with my life! 120 00:08:24,699 --> 00:08:30,259 You people wear the second and third rank court uniforms on your bodies, 121 00:08:30,259 --> 00:08:33,819 yet you are just well-dressed beasts! 122 00:08:33,819 --> 00:08:36,359 - You... Give my son back! Give my son back! - My wife! 123 00:08:36,359 --> 00:08:37,619 You old devil! 124 00:08:37,619 --> 00:08:39,499 Someone! Take the Madam away. 125 00:08:39,499 --> 00:08:42,830 Give my son back! 126 00:08:48,479 --> 00:08:51,340 Even so, what can you do? 127 00:08:51,340 --> 00:08:56,579 My son is dead forever. Only you can repay his debt. 128 00:08:56,579 --> 00:09:00,459 With so many eyewitnesses here, don't keep making mistakes! 129 00:09:00,459 --> 00:09:05,480 Qiu Yan. You're just a shield I ripped over me out of convenience. 130 00:09:07,239 --> 00:09:11,080 Only blame your bad luck for meeting me! 131 00:09:11,080 --> 00:09:16,300 Do you think having Yue Ying and Old Zhao with you will change anything? 132 00:09:16,300 --> 00:09:20,900 Uncle He. This case cannot be any clearer. 133 00:09:20,900 --> 00:09:25,359 You've trapped us all here. Will you kill all of us to silence us? 134 00:09:25,359 --> 00:09:27,359 Qiu Yan and I are no commoners. 135 00:09:27,359 --> 00:09:31,090 Have you realized the consequences of killing us? 136 00:09:33,000 --> 00:09:36,700 That's not a bad idea. 137 00:09:40,819 --> 00:09:42,570 Who's there? 138 00:09:43,519 --> 00:09:46,000 Insolence! Audacity! 139 00:09:46,719 --> 00:09:48,190 Let's go. 140 00:09:49,100 --> 00:09:50,580 You... 141 00:10:03,620 --> 00:10:05,699 Bring these two eyewitnesses to the Firewood Office. 142 00:10:05,699 --> 00:10:07,110 Yes. 143 00:10:07,880 --> 00:10:11,039 So according to you, He Family murdered Zhao Rui 144 00:10:11,039 --> 00:10:13,559 and inadvertently forced their son to kill himself. 145 00:10:13,559 --> 00:10:15,159 To cover up their crime, 146 00:10:15,159 --> 00:10:17,619 they tried to force Qiu Yan and a servant to be buried alive with him 147 00:10:17,619 --> 00:10:20,130 and silence them. 148 00:10:21,340 --> 00:10:23,239 Interesting. 149 00:10:23,239 --> 00:10:25,540 You didn't see General He's actions today. 150 00:10:25,540 --> 00:10:28,000 He acted so recklessly under His Majesty's nose. 151 00:10:28,000 --> 00:10:30,900 From what I see, your Firewood Office must thoroughly investigate He Family! 152 00:10:30,900 --> 00:10:34,000 I fear someone who disregards law so much, he likely 153 00:10:34,000 --> 00:10:36,100 acts domineering and unrestrained on a normal basis! 154 00:10:36,100 --> 00:10:38,320 You can't simply investigate the He family. 155 00:10:38,320 --> 00:10:41,780 I know it is a revered family, but we have laws here. 156 00:10:41,780 --> 00:10:43,159 Justice will prevail. 157 00:10:43,159 --> 00:10:45,320 My lord, you said you would give me justice, 158 00:10:45,320 --> 00:10:47,159 but now it's no longer just for me. 159 00:10:47,159 --> 00:10:50,119 There are also Miss Yue Ying's justice, Zhao Rui's and her father's justice. 160 00:10:50,119 --> 00:10:52,940 They are all depending on you. 161 00:10:52,940 --> 00:10:54,579 This is no trivial matter. 162 00:10:54,579 --> 00:10:56,900 General He plays an important role in the imperial court. 163 00:10:56,900 --> 00:10:59,620 If you report him hastily, I fear that no one in Feng Capital Prefecture 164 00:10:59,620 --> 00:11:01,599 would dare accept your case. 165 00:11:01,599 --> 00:11:06,000 We have all the evidence. Does His Majesty not have laws? 166 00:11:06,000 --> 00:11:08,320 If Feng Capital Prefecture won't deal with it, 167 00:11:08,320 --> 00:11:12,400 I'll bring Miss Yue Ying and Uncle Zhao to notify Court of the Reporting Drum (grievance drum). 168 00:11:12,400 --> 00:11:14,400 Qin Xuan and you do not hold any official title. 169 00:11:14,400 --> 00:11:16,919 By law, if a commoner reports an official by the report drum, 170 00:11:16,919 --> 00:11:20,170 you'll get twenty flogs first, even if you're right. 171 00:11:22,400 --> 00:11:26,220 If that means justice can be served, I will endure the pain. 172 00:11:26,220 --> 00:11:29,780 Many men who endured twenty flogs were left crippled, 173 00:11:29,780 --> 00:11:31,480 let alone you. 174 00:11:32,400 --> 00:11:36,379 The Firewood Office always acts on secret imperial edicts. (They clean out "dry wood" officials.) 175 00:11:36,379 --> 00:11:40,719 If I get any results, I will report to His Majesty directly. 176 00:11:45,980 --> 00:11:47,080 No need to thank me. 177 00:11:47,080 --> 00:11:48,699 It's simply work. 178 00:11:48,699 --> 00:11:51,120 I do not wish to thank you. 179 00:11:51,120 --> 00:11:54,019 I just want a promise. 180 00:11:55,259 --> 00:11:57,640 I hope you can keep your word 181 00:11:57,640 --> 00:12:00,840 and not be partial to He Family due to their power. 182 00:12:09,599 --> 00:12:12,700 Qiu Yan. Lord Liang is a righteous man. 183 00:12:12,700 --> 00:12:15,700 He won't lie to us. Rest assured. 184 00:12:20,499 --> 00:12:24,000 I'm not doing this for you. 185 00:12:25,699 --> 00:12:29,340 All right. Let's go, or the city gate will close. 186 00:12:40,620 --> 00:12:44,019 Bravo. 187 00:12:45,239 --> 00:12:46,400 Marvelous. 188 00:12:46,400 --> 00:12:49,920 Wow! They're going to blow fire! 189 00:12:49,920 --> 00:12:52,200 I forgot that Chinese Valentine's Day is tomorrow. 190 00:12:52,200 --> 00:12:53,840 That's why the lanterns are all hung up! 191 00:12:53,840 --> 00:12:56,900 I suppose the fireworks rehearsal will come later. 192 00:12:56,900 --> 00:13:01,259 I didn't expect the city's night to be this joyous! 193 00:13:01,259 --> 00:13:03,760 Qiu Yan, have you never come out at night? 194 00:13:03,760 --> 00:13:06,200 As per house rules, no venturing out after sunset. 195 00:13:06,200 --> 00:13:08,459 If Master found out, she would get a beating. 196 00:13:08,459 --> 00:13:10,259 Is that so? 197 00:13:11,200 --> 00:13:12,239 I have an idea. 198 00:13:12,239 --> 00:13:14,719 Why don't we take a walk in this city tonight? 199 00:13:14,719 --> 00:13:17,280 I happen to know a good restaurant nearby. 200 00:13:17,280 --> 00:13:22,559 We can drink and admire lanterns there, celebrating our narrow escape 201 00:13:22,559 --> 00:13:24,080 to survive disaster! What do you think? 202 00:13:24,080 --> 00:13:26,840 - Yes, yes. - That's a good idea, Miss. 203 00:13:26,840 --> 00:13:29,919 Qin Xuan, you should escort Second Miss Qiu home. 204 00:13:29,919 --> 00:13:31,819 It's late now. 205 00:13:31,819 --> 00:13:34,420 Brother Liang, it's only early evening. 206 00:13:34,420 --> 00:13:37,039 Besides, you're our savior. 207 00:13:37,039 --> 00:13:41,440 In principle, Qiu Yan and I should thank you with a meal and wine. 208 00:13:41,440 --> 00:13:43,240 Don't you think? 209 00:13:43,240 --> 00:13:46,719 Lord Liang, how about you allow us to express our gratitude? 210 00:13:46,719 --> 00:13:48,119 Gratitude toward me isn't why. 211 00:13:48,119 --> 00:13:51,759 You want to use me as an excuse for your walk. 212 00:13:58,520 --> 00:14:02,179 Qiu Yan. Shengxin Restaurant's pickled vegetables are the capital's best. 213 00:14:02,179 --> 00:14:05,479 His Majesty even permits use of Jiuqing Spring water to pickle them. 214 00:14:05,479 --> 00:14:07,500 - This one here? - Yes. 215 00:14:08,200 --> 00:14:10,859 Wait. Daoyu Shop is just in front. 216 00:14:10,859 --> 00:14:13,501 Let me buy some glutinous snacks. Wait for me here. 217 00:14:13,501 --> 00:14:16,679 Qin Xuan, what's so special about them? 218 00:14:16,679 --> 00:14:18,420 Lord Liang, you have no idea. 219 00:14:18,420 --> 00:14:22,180 Their glutinous snacks are only sold on 14-15 day of each month. 220 00:14:22,180 --> 00:14:25,019 You can't eat them any other time, even if you want. 221 00:14:25,019 --> 00:14:27,540 Miss, I want to go and see with him! 222 00:14:27,540 --> 00:14:28,860 Go with Young Master Qin then. 223 00:14:28,860 --> 00:14:30,980 - Don't get lost. - All right. 224 00:14:30,980 --> 00:14:33,879 - Let's go. - Qin Xuan. Qin Xuan! 225 00:14:33,879 --> 00:14:36,880 Bravo! 226 00:14:40,459 --> 00:14:42,840 The final chapter of "Mysterious Cases of Xiangyun (County)." 227 00:14:42,840 --> 00:14:44,780 Only one copy is left in the capital. 228 00:14:44,780 --> 00:14:46,540 When I was stuck in He Manor, 229 00:14:46,540 --> 00:14:49,560 was the final chapter of "Mysterious Cases from Xiangyun" released? 230 00:14:50,559 --> 00:14:53,779 These storytelling books are exaggerated and nonsensical 231 00:14:53,779 --> 00:14:56,860 because they want to make money from the common folk. 232 00:14:56,860 --> 00:15:00,259 So do you mean Firewood Office doesn't do investigations 233 00:15:00,259 --> 00:15:02,380 the same way the book describes? 234 00:15:02,380 --> 00:15:04,779 Our process is often marked with peril. 235 00:15:04,779 --> 00:15:07,219 We are not armchair strategists. 236 00:15:07,219 --> 00:15:10,180 Boss, I want this set of "Mysterious Cases from Xiangyun." 237 00:15:10,180 --> 00:15:11,980 Thank you. 238 00:15:12,940 --> 00:15:13,860 Thank you. 239 00:15:13,860 --> 00:15:16,100 - Take it. - Okay. 240 00:15:19,000 --> 00:15:22,399 "The outer rainbow is beautifully graceful by dispersing." 241 00:15:22,399 --> 00:15:25,500 "The Luan bird (like a phoenix) expands its wings and soars." 242 00:15:25,500 --> 00:15:28,359 It must've been describing this scene. 243 00:15:28,359 --> 00:15:31,219 You recited "Travel Afar" by Qu Yuan. 244 00:15:31,219 --> 00:15:32,339 What? 245 00:15:32,339 --> 00:15:35,180 Are only you men allowed to be literate? 246 00:15:35,180 --> 00:15:36,980 I didn't mean that. 247 00:15:36,980 --> 00:15:38,599 Our dynasty prefers illiterate women. 248 00:15:38,599 --> 00:15:42,319 Educated girls read only womanly teachings or women's precepts. 249 00:15:42,319 --> 00:15:44,339 Not many read the Verses of Chu. 250 00:15:44,339 --> 00:15:49,939 When I first started reading, I vowed to read whatever men read. 251 00:15:49,939 --> 00:15:54,019 Because when I was young, I promised someone. 252 00:15:54,019 --> 00:15:56,219 A childhood friend? 253 00:15:56,219 --> 00:15:59,039 My benefactor, like you. 254 00:16:04,339 --> 00:16:06,100 If I died for my husband or was a nun, 255 00:16:06,100 --> 00:16:09,320 I could never view such beautiful scenery like this. 256 00:16:23,359 --> 00:16:25,840 What are you looking at, my lord? 257 00:16:28,479 --> 00:16:32,379 You always frown cold-faced, and carry much bitterness. 258 00:16:32,379 --> 00:16:34,860 Just now, I saw you smile. 259 00:16:34,860 --> 00:16:37,119 It was strange. 260 00:16:37,119 --> 00:16:38,620 Make your wish with a sky lantern. 261 00:16:38,620 --> 00:16:40,420 It will come true! Five copper coins each! 262 00:16:40,420 --> 00:16:43,059 "A sky lantern"? 263 00:16:43,059 --> 00:16:44,740 Wish with a sky lantern. 264 00:16:44,740 --> 00:16:46,239 It will come true! 265 00:16:46,239 --> 00:16:48,379 Five copper coins each! 266 00:16:48,379 --> 00:16:51,320 Boss, how do I make a wish? 267 00:16:51,320 --> 00:16:53,040 I have a brush and ink here. 268 00:16:53,040 --> 00:16:55,521 Jot down your wish on the lantern and set it to the sky. 269 00:16:55,521 --> 00:16:59,420 The gods above will see it, and you will gain all you want. 270 00:16:59,420 --> 00:17:02,059 Thank you, Boss. Two lanterns, please. 271 00:17:02,059 --> 00:17:02,800 - My treat. - Miss, look. 272 00:17:02,800 --> 00:17:05,860 Due to high demand, I have only one left. 273 00:17:05,860 --> 00:17:08,980 You two look good together so writing one 274 00:17:08,980 --> 00:17:10,660 might be better than using two. 275 00:17:10,660 --> 00:17:13,800 I barely survived today. I must make a wish to celebrate. 276 00:17:13,800 --> 00:17:18,300 Of course, I don't mind sharing this with Lord Liang. 277 00:17:32,280 --> 00:17:33,280 Miss, Young Master. 278 00:17:33,280 --> 00:17:35,240 You must write your names so the wish will come true. 279 00:17:35,240 --> 00:17:37,719 Sure. I'll write my name. 280 00:17:45,000 --> 00:17:46,800 Lord Liang. 281 00:17:50,160 --> 00:17:52,763 [May Zhao Rui and her father find justice.] 282 00:17:52,763 --> 00:17:55,240 [Good and bad deeds shall be requited. Qiu Yan] 283 00:17:55,240 --> 00:17:59,659 [The Solitary Moral One (Liang Yi's pen name)] 284 00:18:04,200 --> 00:18:07,800 [The Solitary Moral One (Those with high morals are private or solitary in nature.)] 285 00:18:07,800 --> 00:18:09,573 [The Solitary Moral One] (far left name on the fan) 286 00:18:20,143 --> 00:18:25,552 [With imperial benevolence and grace, may the people be blessed.] 287 00:18:25,552 --> 00:18:33,043 ♫ Your sweet smile warms my heart ♫ 288 00:18:34,046 --> 00:18:37,660 ♫ As if the night haze were a silk garment ♫ 289 00:18:37,660 --> 00:18:39,350 Brother! 290 00:18:40,060 --> 00:18:41,599 Close your eyes. 291 00:18:41,599 --> 00:18:47,660 ♫ Only your appearance can bring color to the silk ♫ 292 00:18:47,660 --> 00:18:50,079 ♫ Looking in your direction ♫ 293 00:18:50,079 --> 00:18:51,400 Promise me this. 294 00:18:51,400 --> 00:18:56,139 Only leave home once you can read all characters on here. 295 00:18:56,139 --> 00:18:58,040 What's your name? 296 00:18:58,040 --> 00:19:00,439 I still don't know your name. 297 00:19:00,439 --> 00:19:01,719 I signed my name on the fan. [The Solitary Moral One] 298 00:19:01,719 --> 00:19:03,699 Let's see when you can read it. 299 00:19:08,880 --> 00:19:10,218 Is it you? 300 00:19:10,218 --> 00:19:14,080 ♫ I am willing to wait a lifetime for you ♫ 301 00:19:16,606 --> 00:19:19,839 ♫ If everything could return to the past ♫ 302 00:19:19,839 --> 00:19:22,231 Miss! 303 00:19:22,231 --> 00:19:24,160 ♫ Turns out life was never headed toward a deep abyss ♫ 304 00:19:24,160 --> 00:19:26,560 Where were you? We were looking for you. 305 00:19:26,560 --> 00:19:30,220 Qiu Yan. We finally got the last two bags. Try while it's warm. 306 00:19:30,220 --> 00:19:31,959 All right. You ate and strolled as you wanted. 307 00:19:31,959 --> 00:19:34,010 Let's head back. 308 00:19:34,010 --> 00:19:39,299 ♫ Seeing loved ones parting ways ♫ 309 00:19:39,299 --> 00:19:41,000 Ignore him. Try some. 310 00:19:41,000 --> 00:19:43,839 Yes, Miss. It's so good. Try it. 311 00:19:43,839 --> 00:19:44,880 It's amazing. 312 00:19:44,880 --> 00:19:46,400 I had more than ten just now. 313 00:19:46,400 --> 00:19:47,920 Have some, Miss. 314 00:19:47,920 --> 00:19:50,727 It's really good. 315 00:19:50,727 --> 00:19:52,620 - Miss? - We can eat while we walk. 316 00:19:52,620 --> 00:19:54,199 All right. 317 00:19:54,199 --> 00:19:56,050 I'll have some then. 318 00:19:56,050 --> 00:20:02,030 ♫ I am willing to wait a lifetime for you ♫ 319 00:20:10,755 --> 00:20:13,860 Now that they are separated by death, [To Be Chaste and Moral] 320 00:20:13,860 --> 00:20:15,660 and Miss Qiu is found innocent, 321 00:20:15,660 --> 00:20:17,660 she is allowed to return to Qiu Family. 322 00:20:17,660 --> 00:20:20,580 And she is free to remarry. 323 00:20:20,580 --> 00:20:25,139 As proof, I have attached a Marriage Annulment Letter. 324 00:20:25,139 --> 00:20:28,199 Great. Inform Old Madam. 325 00:20:28,199 --> 00:20:29,799 Yes. 326 00:20:31,800 --> 00:20:34,084 Today in Marquis Wei Yuan's Manor, 327 00:20:34,084 --> 00:20:37,599 General He said he concluded He Feng's death investigation. 328 00:20:37,599 --> 00:20:41,400 Apparently, a maid colluded with a thug to kill him. 329 00:20:41,400 --> 00:20:44,739 The Feng Capital Prefecture arrested the criminal for justice. 330 00:20:44,739 --> 00:20:46,839 Marquis Wei Yuan 331 00:20:46,839 --> 00:20:49,359 wanted He Family to issue a Marriage Annulment Letter. 332 00:20:49,359 --> 00:20:52,139 Now the issue is resolved. 333 00:20:52,139 --> 00:20:54,339 Father, 334 00:20:55,280 --> 00:20:57,680 how will Marquis Wei Yuan 335 00:20:57,680 --> 00:21:00,079 deal with the criminal? 336 00:21:00,760 --> 00:21:04,280 A treacherous servant is nothing new. 337 00:21:04,280 --> 00:21:07,660 It's incarceration, interrogation, then announcing judgment. 338 00:21:07,660 --> 00:21:09,980 Don't worry about it anymore. 339 00:21:09,980 --> 00:21:13,079 It's none of our business. 340 00:21:14,019 --> 00:21:18,780 Now that Second Sister is safe, Father and Mother can rest assured. 341 00:21:23,994 --> 00:21:29,790 [Liang Manor] 342 00:21:36,280 --> 00:21:37,780 My lord. 343 00:21:39,079 --> 00:21:41,339 Greetings, my lord. 344 00:21:41,339 --> 00:21:42,880 What is going on? 345 00:21:42,880 --> 00:21:44,180 Didn't Qin Xuan come to see me? 346 00:21:44,180 --> 00:21:47,299 The doormen said Young Master Qin came to see you. 347 00:21:47,299 --> 00:21:50,780 I wanted to see you so I borrowed Qin Xuan's name. 348 00:21:51,920 --> 00:21:53,160 All of you are dismissed. 349 00:21:53,160 --> 00:21:54,760 Yes. 350 00:22:03,560 --> 00:22:05,900 Did you get the Marriage Annulment from He Family? 351 00:22:05,900 --> 00:22:08,939 Yes, thanks to you, my lord. 352 00:22:08,939 --> 00:22:11,700 If you came here to thank me, that isn't necessary. 353 00:22:11,700 --> 00:22:14,860 Where are Old Uncle Zhao and Yue Ying? 354 00:22:18,760 --> 00:22:20,479 Feng Capital Prefecture Prison. 355 00:22:20,479 --> 00:22:22,399 What crimes did they commit? 356 00:22:22,399 --> 00:22:25,319 The servant, Yue Ying, was punished by her master He Feng. 357 00:22:25,319 --> 00:22:27,520 She held grudges and hired a hit man. 358 00:22:27,520 --> 00:22:31,420 Zhao Ming Li accepted her money and did voluntary manslaughter, getting a death penalty. 359 00:22:31,420 --> 00:22:34,080 They will be beheaded after autumn. 360 00:22:34,080 --> 00:22:35,699 What happened? 361 00:22:35,699 --> 00:22:38,199 I believe you're a man of your word. 362 00:22:38,199 --> 00:22:39,939 He Feng killed himself. 363 00:22:39,939 --> 00:22:41,980 Zhao Rui was killed by the He couple. 364 00:22:41,980 --> 00:22:46,439 It's been only one night; why has truth been twisted and spun? 365 00:22:47,319 --> 00:22:48,959 It's not something you should ask about. 366 00:22:48,959 --> 00:22:50,780 Who is protecting He Family, 367 00:22:50,780 --> 00:22:54,020 making you, Firewood Office Leader, unable to speak of it? 368 00:22:54,020 --> 00:22:57,020 You must answer me today. 369 00:22:59,040 --> 00:23:00,680 Listen well then. 370 00:23:00,680 --> 00:23:02,940 The one protecting He Family is me. 371 00:23:03,479 --> 00:23:05,119 Why? 372 00:23:05,119 --> 00:23:07,359 He Family is a rising force in court; I don't want to cross them. 373 00:23:07,359 --> 00:23:11,160 I saved your life in a moment of pity, which caused me tons of trouble. 374 00:23:11,160 --> 00:23:13,479 Afterward, I offered my condolences to He Family to repair our relationship. 375 00:23:13,479 --> 00:23:16,239 I do not want to cross them again because of you! 376 00:23:16,239 --> 00:23:17,319 Do you understand? 377 00:23:17,319 --> 00:23:18,680 That's not right. 378 00:23:18,680 --> 00:23:21,599 If you fear offending He Family, 379 00:23:21,599 --> 00:23:23,959 why would you rescue me so many times? 380 00:23:23,959 --> 00:23:26,419 If you wanted to get on He Family's good side, 381 00:23:26,419 --> 00:23:28,920 you could have exposed me for opening the coffin. 382 00:23:28,920 --> 00:23:31,439 He Family kidnapped to kill and silence me. 383 00:23:31,439 --> 00:23:34,719 You could've just done nothing. But you didn't, Lord Liang! 384 00:23:34,719 --> 00:23:37,400 Because I needed to use you to investigate truth. 385 00:23:37,400 --> 00:23:39,439 General He is a much-accomplished veteran and well-respected. 386 00:23:39,439 --> 00:23:43,480 He and his son were never willing to listen to my words but after today, 387 00:23:43,480 --> 00:23:45,120 all has changed. 388 00:23:46,400 --> 00:23:48,000 So you're saying 389 00:23:48,719 --> 00:23:53,460 that you used Old Uncle Zhao and Yue Ying's lives to gain their favor. 390 00:23:54,319 --> 00:23:57,280 More precisely, it's called leveraging. 391 00:23:57,280 --> 00:23:59,340 You're not that kind of person! 392 00:24:01,479 --> 00:24:03,379 Do you know me very well? 393 00:24:06,599 --> 00:24:07,920 Don't assume to be smart. 394 00:24:07,920 --> 00:24:09,839 Since you're a little literate, you think highly of yourself. 395 00:24:09,839 --> 00:24:12,280 You think you can read people. How funny! 396 00:24:12,280 --> 00:24:14,119 I never was a pure agent of justice. 397 00:24:14,119 --> 00:24:17,460 I saved you because you were useful! 398 00:24:18,560 --> 00:24:20,079 No. 399 00:24:20,079 --> 00:24:21,579 You are. 400 00:24:22,199 --> 00:24:24,439 You just forgot. 401 00:24:24,439 --> 00:24:26,280 If there's nothing else, please go back. 402 00:24:26,280 --> 00:24:28,900 When did you decide to use me? 403 00:24:30,839 --> 00:24:34,860 After you opened the coffin and said He Feng died from poison. 404 00:24:35,760 --> 00:24:37,860 Back then, 405 00:24:37,860 --> 00:24:40,540 you said you went to Jingyun Convent. 406 00:24:41,319 --> 00:24:44,419 You wanted to make up for your mistakes. 407 00:24:44,419 --> 00:24:47,019 It turns out I was totally fooled by you. 408 00:24:57,839 --> 00:24:59,239 Do you feel you've been wronged? 409 00:24:59,239 --> 00:25:02,099 No, it's hate. 410 00:25:16,359 --> 00:25:18,519 Where have we met before? 411 00:25:20,800 --> 00:25:24,420 My lord, never. 412 00:25:25,439 --> 00:25:28,340 Before entering court for Noble Consort's birthday, 413 00:25:29,920 --> 00:25:31,939 we had never met. 414 00:26:47,040 --> 00:26:48,640 General He replied. 415 00:26:48,640 --> 00:26:51,400 He agrees to all your conditions. 416 00:26:51,400 --> 00:26:54,822 Whenever Firewood Office does business with the Ministry of War, if he can help, 417 00:26:54,823 --> 00:26:56,735 he will always cooperate. 418 00:26:58,040 --> 00:26:59,660 Great. 419 00:27:00,400 --> 00:27:03,520 The Ministry of War has been corrupted to its core. 420 00:27:03,520 --> 00:27:06,160 This group of old men sitting in government offices 421 00:27:06,160 --> 00:27:08,760 profit from the provisions for frontier soldiers, 422 00:27:08,760 --> 00:27:11,199 while making them wear tattered clothing and shoes, 423 00:27:11,199 --> 00:27:12,959 shedding blood and selling their lives. 424 00:27:13,640 --> 00:27:17,539 This time, I'll surely take good care of them (sarcasm). 425 00:27:17,539 --> 00:27:18,859 Indeed. 426 00:27:18,859 --> 00:27:20,520 With General He's cooperation, 427 00:27:20,520 --> 00:27:23,060 Firewood Office can now perform tasks much more easily. 428 00:27:23,060 --> 00:27:24,420 Song Jin. 429 00:27:24,420 --> 00:27:28,940 Find a reason to transfer that Old Zhao and that maid 430 00:27:28,940 --> 00:27:32,799 from Feng Capital Prefecture Prison to here. 431 00:27:34,139 --> 00:27:39,219 General He might be all cooperative now, but when we finish our tasks, 432 00:27:39,219 --> 00:27:42,320 he will be desperate enough to kill them. 433 00:27:44,259 --> 00:27:46,560 Sooner or later, I'll give them justice. 434 00:27:46,560 --> 00:27:49,040 Find a chance to talk to them. 435 00:27:49,040 --> 00:27:51,820 Don't let them kill themselves in a hasty move. 436 00:27:51,820 --> 00:27:54,240 Yes. I'll get it done now. 437 00:27:56,940 --> 00:27:58,540 Song Jin. 438 00:28:01,219 --> 00:28:06,640 Did you notice that Qiu Family's Second Miss looks familiar? 439 00:28:06,640 --> 00:28:08,400 "Second Miss"? 440 00:28:10,180 --> 00:28:11,919 No, I don't think so. 441 00:28:13,520 --> 00:28:15,099 Fine then. 442 00:28:15,099 --> 00:28:16,699 Go do your work. 443 00:28:24,520 --> 00:28:29,520 [To Be Chaste and Moral] 444 00:28:29,520 --> 00:28:31,219 Careful. 445 00:28:31,219 --> 00:28:34,319 Eunuch Wang. We have prepared refreshments inside. 446 00:28:34,319 --> 00:28:38,340 Please help yourself to them and take a break. 447 00:28:38,979 --> 00:28:41,060 We still have work to do. 448 00:28:41,060 --> 00:28:43,780 Master Qiu, no need to bother. 449 00:28:43,780 --> 00:28:45,180 All right. 450 00:28:49,880 --> 00:28:56,660 [To Be Chaste and Moral] 451 00:28:56,660 --> 00:29:00,560 I'm unfilial! I brought shame to the Qiu family's reputation. 452 00:29:01,439 --> 00:29:04,619 I deserve to die for making you worry. 453 00:29:06,139 --> 00:29:09,640 Those who know will realize we are innocent. 454 00:29:09,640 --> 00:29:13,800 However, why would those who don't know listen to your explanation? 455 00:29:13,800 --> 00:29:17,439 All they have to say, "The Qiu's plaque was taken down," 456 00:29:17,439 --> 00:29:20,100 and they can create so many rumors! 457 00:29:21,019 --> 00:29:23,079 Qiu Min has yet to get married. 458 00:29:23,079 --> 00:29:27,660 Now the rumor runs amok, how do you expect her to wed? 459 00:29:28,619 --> 00:29:31,040 I failed to manage my household. 460 00:29:31,040 --> 00:29:33,820 Please tell me what I must do. 461 00:29:33,820 --> 00:29:36,319 Child Yan must be married off to someone else at once! 462 00:29:36,319 --> 00:29:37,920 Only when she leaves Qiu Family, 463 00:29:37,920 --> 00:29:41,040 the other three Qiu Family girls are protected. 464 00:29:41,040 --> 00:29:43,620 Mother, that... 465 00:29:43,620 --> 00:29:50,119 Child Yan is my granddaughter, but so are the three other girls of the Qiu family. 466 00:29:53,520 --> 00:29:59,680 If a household wants to prosper forever, someone must make a sacrifice. 467 00:29:59,680 --> 00:30:02,400 She was born to an ill fate. 468 00:30:02,400 --> 00:30:07,139 For the good of the whole family, let her live bitterly some more. 469 00:30:19,520 --> 00:30:23,500 His Majesty doesn't inquire about his ministers' familial matters, 470 00:30:23,500 --> 00:30:29,080 but he hopes that everything could solve itself. 471 00:30:29,640 --> 00:30:31,760 You did a great job mediating 472 00:30:31,760 --> 00:30:34,079 between He Family and Qiu Family. 473 00:30:34,079 --> 00:30:35,319 You flatter me, Your Highness. 474 00:30:35,319 --> 00:30:39,019 It is only my duty to carry out Crown Prince's order. 475 00:30:40,199 --> 00:30:42,479 You did a great job on the task 476 00:30:42,479 --> 00:30:46,020 so I want to reward you on Crown Prince's behalf. 477 00:30:46,020 --> 00:30:47,920 [Madam Jin, aka Bian: Liang Yi's mother] 478 00:30:49,560 --> 00:30:52,780 How about I reward you with a marriage? 479 00:30:53,500 --> 00:30:56,479 Your Highness, as Firewood Office Inspector, I'm too busy already. 480 00:30:56,479 --> 00:30:59,260 I have no time to consider marriage. 481 00:31:03,359 --> 00:31:06,199 Since ancient times, one pursues a career after having a family. 482 00:31:06,199 --> 00:31:10,719 You cannot let your duty distract you from your great marriage matters. 483 00:31:10,719 --> 00:31:16,439 Besides, your mother is concerned about this, too. 484 00:31:16,439 --> 00:31:20,680 Yi'er, a marriage arranged by Her Highness is a great blessing. 485 00:31:20,680 --> 00:31:22,600 You cannot decline. 486 00:31:24,280 --> 00:31:25,780 All right then. 487 00:31:28,560 --> 00:31:33,280 All the government officials' daughters are in here. 488 00:31:33,839 --> 00:31:37,399 Pick one you like, and I shall arrange it for you. 489 00:31:37,399 --> 00:31:39,239 This is inappropriate, Your Highness. 490 00:31:39,239 --> 00:31:41,880 Whomever you think is a good choice, shall be. 491 00:31:41,880 --> 00:31:44,199 I said it was your reward 492 00:31:44,199 --> 00:31:46,539 so you should pick someone you like. 493 00:31:46,539 --> 00:31:51,739 Or else, you would be betraying my goodwill. 494 00:32:00,130 --> 00:32:01,380 [Daughter of Tang Tang, 17 years old] 495 00:32:01,380 --> 00:32:04,249 [Daughter of Vice Minister of Rites, Xiao Fang Yu, 19 years old] 496 00:32:04,249 --> 00:32:07,429 [Daughter of Vice Minister of Works, Qiu Min, 19 years old] 497 00:32:10,200 --> 00:32:13,960 [Daughter of Vice Minister of Works, Qiu Min, 19 years old] 498 00:32:17,199 --> 00:32:21,820 Your Highness, I would like to marry the second daughter of Qiu Yi of the Ministry of Works, 499 00:32:21,820 --> 00:32:23,360 Qiu Min. 500 00:32:27,239 --> 00:32:30,319 Why did you choose the Qiu family? 501 00:32:30,319 --> 00:32:31,500 Indeed. 502 00:32:31,500 --> 00:32:34,359 The marriage of Qiu Yi's daughter made a big commotion. 503 00:32:34,359 --> 00:32:37,800 Qiu Yan is said to be a tempestuous woman. 504 00:32:37,800 --> 00:32:41,479 I'm sure his other daughters are the same. 505 00:32:41,479 --> 00:32:43,179 Your Highness, Mother, you might not know, 506 00:32:43,179 --> 00:32:44,620 but I was at Qiu Manor to announce a decree 507 00:32:44,620 --> 00:32:46,439 and met Qiu Min once. 508 00:32:46,439 --> 00:32:50,140 She's shy, reserved, mannered, and honest. 509 00:32:50,140 --> 00:32:52,420 She's different from her sisters. 510 00:33:08,940 --> 00:33:11,160 [Firewood Office] 511 00:33:11,160 --> 00:33:12,680 Madam does have her ways. 512 00:33:12,680 --> 00:33:16,479 She used Noble Consort so you must accept even if you don't want to. 513 00:33:16,479 --> 00:33:18,880 But I think it's Noble Consort's intention. 514 00:33:18,880 --> 00:33:22,400 She merely used my mother to deliver the message. 515 00:33:22,400 --> 00:33:25,800 Why is Her Highness suddenly concerned about your private life? 516 00:33:25,800 --> 00:33:28,760 Do you truly think this is Her Highness' only intention? 517 00:33:28,760 --> 00:33:30,079 Behind her is His Majesty. 518 00:33:30,079 --> 00:33:31,800 Use one who made mistakes, not one outstanding. 519 00:33:31,800 --> 00:33:33,900 I lead the Firewood Office now. 520 00:33:33,900 --> 00:33:36,219 Other than my mother, I have no family. 521 00:33:36,219 --> 00:33:38,279 Then toward you, His Majesty... 522 00:33:40,439 --> 00:33:44,679 My lord, how can you still be in the mood to toy with your precious thumb ring? 523 00:33:44,679 --> 00:33:47,059 It's normal that His Majesty feels anxious. 524 00:33:47,059 --> 00:33:50,480 I suppose they pondered it a long time already. 525 00:33:53,040 --> 00:33:57,040 But my lord, when did you take an interest in Third Qiu Miss? 526 00:33:57,040 --> 00:33:58,660 Why didn't I know? 527 00:33:58,660 --> 00:34:00,560 I'll be honest with you. 528 00:34:00,560 --> 00:34:03,560 The day I announced the decree, I didn't know who Qiu Min was. 529 00:34:03,560 --> 00:34:04,680 Then- 530 00:34:04,680 --> 00:34:06,180 Then why? 531 00:34:06,880 --> 00:34:08,959 Do you know how you'll die? 532 00:34:08,959 --> 00:34:10,360 From old age? 533 00:34:10,360 --> 00:34:11,960 From your stupidity. 534 00:34:12,539 --> 00:34:14,259 I get it now! 535 00:34:14,259 --> 00:34:15,999 Noble Consort asked you to take your pick. 536 00:34:16,000 --> 00:34:20,440 If you picked someone too popular, you'd look too eager. 537 00:34:20,441 --> 00:34:23,182 In the name list, Qiu Yi ranks lowest. 538 00:34:23,182 --> 00:34:25,422 He is neutral and keeps a low profile. 539 00:34:26,259 --> 00:34:28,460 Finally, you're a little smarter. 540 00:34:29,479 --> 00:34:32,120 When Old Master Qiu was alive, he had many students and followers. 541 00:34:32,120 --> 00:34:34,040 Although Old Master Qiu is no longer around, 542 00:34:34,040 --> 00:34:36,439 they still more or less honor Qiu Yi. 543 00:34:36,439 --> 00:34:39,219 Such people are very useful to me. 544 00:34:40,040 --> 00:34:42,919 As for the appearance and character of his second daughter, 545 00:34:42,919 --> 00:34:45,600 if she doesn't create issues like Qiu Yan does, 546 00:34:45,600 --> 00:34:47,439 it doesn't matter. 547 00:34:47,439 --> 00:34:49,420 I still understand you, right? 548 00:34:51,199 --> 00:34:52,799 Sometimes. 549 00:34:59,919 --> 00:35:01,619 Mother. 550 00:35:05,280 --> 00:35:06,960 It looks so good. 551 00:35:07,660 --> 00:35:12,180 I like this gown, but it doesn't match my fan. 552 00:35:12,800 --> 00:35:15,059 Your maternal Aunt Qin isn't an outsider anyway. 553 00:35:15,059 --> 00:35:16,920 Just make do with it. 554 00:35:17,539 --> 00:35:21,119 I finally get to go out so I want to dress up nicely. 555 00:35:21,119 --> 00:35:23,400 After all, I represent the second branch's dignity. 556 00:35:25,159 --> 00:35:26,659 By the way, 557 00:35:28,220 --> 00:35:32,039 Second Sister, I recall your folding fan with Verses of Chu. 558 00:35:32,039 --> 00:35:33,799 Can you lend me that? 559 00:35:34,320 --> 00:35:35,720 Min'er. 560 00:35:36,479 --> 00:35:39,640 That's your sister's most precious belonging. 561 00:35:40,320 --> 00:35:43,779 Second Sister, you wouldn't be so stingy, would you? 562 00:35:43,779 --> 00:35:45,760 Mother, it's nothing precious at all. 563 00:35:45,760 --> 00:35:47,679 It's just a fan. 564 00:35:47,679 --> 00:35:49,779 Qing Dai, bring it here. 565 00:35:51,080 --> 00:35:54,000 If you like the fan, I'll give it to you. 566 00:35:54,000 --> 00:35:55,080 Really? 567 00:35:55,080 --> 00:35:57,260 I'll go with Qing Dai to get it then. 568 00:36:01,959 --> 00:36:03,759 Miss... 569 00:36:03,759 --> 00:36:05,439 Go. 570 00:36:05,439 --> 00:36:06,939 Let's go. 571 00:36:09,860 --> 00:36:14,621 [To Have A Pure Heart] 572 00:36:36,122 --> 00:36:39,760 [Beauty and Elegance] 573 00:36:39,760 --> 00:36:43,279 The Qin family is indeed cruel this time. 574 00:36:44,040 --> 00:36:46,020 They invited all the other girls 575 00:36:46,679 --> 00:36:48,000 except you. 576 00:36:48,000 --> 00:36:50,660 I don't care, Mother. 577 00:36:55,299 --> 00:36:57,120 I can't imagine 578 00:36:57,840 --> 00:37:01,520 what you went through in He Manor. 579 00:37:01,520 --> 00:37:04,720 Even now you're home, you must deal with rumors. 580 00:37:05,520 --> 00:37:10,640 If I'm at home or outside, as long as they don't mention rumors in front of me, 581 00:37:10,640 --> 00:37:12,800 I will pretend not to hear anything. 582 00:37:12,800 --> 00:37:15,239 Haven't you taught me this, Mother? 583 00:37:15,239 --> 00:37:17,479 My heart is an untainted land. 584 00:37:17,479 --> 00:37:21,960 If I don't take anything to heart, then I will become invincible. 585 00:37:22,760 --> 00:37:26,679 The word invincible describes you aptly. 586 00:37:27,600 --> 00:37:33,540 Yan'er. I see you haven't been eating or sleeping much lately. 587 00:37:33,540 --> 00:37:36,160 If the marriage annulment doesn't bother you, 588 00:37:36,879 --> 00:37:39,420 does something else bother you? 589 00:37:40,760 --> 00:37:42,460 Nothing. 590 00:37:44,439 --> 00:37:46,800 You're still the same. 591 00:37:46,800 --> 00:37:50,280 You keep all your worries to yourself. 592 00:37:50,280 --> 00:37:52,040 Is it related to the fan? 593 00:37:52,040 --> 00:37:53,199 Truly, no! 594 00:37:53,199 --> 00:37:55,779 It has nothing to do with the fan. 595 00:37:55,779 --> 00:37:57,679 It's just an old fan. 596 00:37:57,679 --> 00:37:59,759 I was just used to having it. 597 00:37:59,759 --> 00:38:03,359 It's getting old now; I wanted to switch it long ago. 598 00:38:03,360 --> 00:38:05,160 I will head back now, Mother. 599 00:38:09,280 --> 00:38:10,959 [Qin Manor] 600 00:38:10,959 --> 00:38:15,660 Old Qiu's four branches of girls all bloomed so beautifully. 601 00:38:15,660 --> 00:38:19,579 When I saw you six years ago, you were just a little girl. 602 00:38:20,600 --> 00:38:22,239 What is your name? 603 00:38:22,239 --> 00:38:23,320 Qiu Ying. 604 00:38:23,320 --> 00:38:27,120 Ying as "the light sphere stops the night moon; it's a plum (ying) blossoms wreath" (Song dynasty "Uninhibited Ode to Guanyin"). 605 00:38:27,120 --> 00:38:30,139 The Qiu sisters all have interesting names. 606 00:38:30,139 --> 00:38:33,560 Mei, Min, Ying. 607 00:38:33,560 --> 00:38:35,879 Their Chinese radical is "yu." It's more masculine-sounding. 608 00:38:35,880 --> 00:38:37,480 Quite a refreshing take. 609 00:38:37,481 --> 00:38:42,041 I just wonder why my cousin of the second branch is solely the word Yan. (Radical is "nu.") 610 00:38:42,959 --> 00:38:44,280 She was raised by the concubine. 611 00:38:44,280 --> 00:38:46,140 Any name will do. 612 00:38:46,140 --> 00:38:48,280 There's still a difference between concubines. 613 00:38:48,280 --> 00:38:50,560 Sister Yan grew up freely outside. 614 00:38:50,560 --> 00:38:52,519 She and Concubine Liu couldn't get on the family tree. 615 00:38:52,520 --> 00:38:54,520 That's why her name is Yan. 616 00:38:55,719 --> 00:38:58,040 I see. 617 00:38:58,040 --> 00:39:00,199 Why is Cousin Yan not here today? 618 00:39:09,760 --> 00:39:11,199 Wife! Wife! 619 00:39:11,199 --> 00:39:13,719 The Jia family's official matchmaker is here. You're... 620 00:39:13,719 --> 00:39:15,439 Mother gave the order. 621 00:39:15,439 --> 00:39:17,000 What can I do? 622 00:39:17,000 --> 00:39:18,439 I will go talk to Mother then. 623 00:39:18,439 --> 00:39:19,800 My wife! 624 00:39:19,800 --> 00:39:22,600 Mother said if Yan'er didn't get married, 625 00:39:22,600 --> 00:39:25,299 the other girls' reputation would suffer too, 626 00:39:25,299 --> 00:39:27,060 including our Min'er. 627 00:39:28,560 --> 00:39:30,760 But that Old Jia is close to the grave. 628 00:39:30,760 --> 00:39:33,259 He has a whole group of wives, children, and maids. 629 00:39:33,259 --> 00:39:36,759 If Yan'er marries him, isn't she just entering a wolf's den? 630 00:39:39,120 --> 00:39:42,400 My heart aches for Yan'er, too. 631 00:39:42,400 --> 00:39:45,439 But what can we do? 632 00:39:46,339 --> 00:39:51,959 If Yan'er marries Jia, since the first wife died, she is rightful wife by name. 633 00:39:51,959 --> 00:39:56,419 My wife, we have done all we can as parents. 634 00:39:56,419 --> 00:39:58,159 You've always seen the bigger picture. 635 00:39:58,159 --> 00:40:02,479 Let's stop disagreeing about Yan'er's matter. 636 00:40:07,879 --> 00:40:09,179 Wife. 637 00:40:17,779 --> 00:40:19,959 Yan'er, hurry up! 638 00:40:19,959 --> 00:40:22,320 The official matchmaker was waiting a long time. 639 00:40:22,320 --> 00:40:24,220 Miss, perhaps you can still talk to your parents. 640 00:40:24,220 --> 00:40:26,820 - Coming! - Your mother will find a way. 641 00:40:26,820 --> 00:40:28,360 No. 642 00:40:28,360 --> 00:40:31,103 My parents are already in a hard position. 643 00:40:31,103 --> 00:40:34,619 I must get out of this myself. 644 00:40:44,560 --> 00:40:46,060 Cousin Min! 645 00:40:49,040 --> 00:40:50,840 Cousin Qin. 646 00:40:52,399 --> 00:40:57,199 Can you help me give this to your Second Sister? 647 00:40:57,199 --> 00:41:02,600 I didn't see her today. I figure she must not be well these past few days. 648 00:41:02,600 --> 00:41:04,500 Please send her my regards. 649 00:41:05,479 --> 00:41:08,539 I should also give you a gift, Cousin Min. 650 00:41:08,539 --> 00:41:10,679 But I ran out of jade. 651 00:41:10,679 --> 00:41:13,300 I owe you for now. I'll make it up to you next time. 652 00:41:14,120 --> 00:41:17,399 Rest assured, Cousin. I will help you give it to her. 653 00:41:18,000 --> 00:41:19,800 Thanks, Cousin Min. 654 00:41:51,399 --> 00:41:53,360 She looks good. 655 00:42:00,080 --> 00:42:02,520 It's just her pelvis is thin and seems weak. 656 00:42:02,520 --> 00:42:05,200 I fear it would be hard for her to bear a child. 657 00:42:06,080 --> 00:42:07,239 I... 658 00:42:07,239 --> 00:42:11,239 Have you had any illnesses lately? 659 00:42:11,239 --> 00:42:12,879 What illnesses could she have? 660 00:42:12,879 --> 00:42:14,760 She's strong and healthy. 661 00:42:14,760 --> 00:42:17,199 The physician says she is in great condition to bear children. 662 00:42:17,199 --> 00:42:18,520 Exactly. 663 00:42:18,520 --> 00:42:21,320 That day, the physician said though my body is strong, 664 00:42:21,320 --> 00:42:25,080 since I was conceived, I carry hot, toxic energy. 665 00:42:25,080 --> 00:42:26,719 I'm personally fine with it. 666 00:42:26,719 --> 00:42:31,339 However, if I were to have a child, I fear I can't carry it to term. 667 00:42:31,339 --> 00:42:34,039 Even if I can, 668 00:42:34,039 --> 00:42:37,479 it will either be deformed, jaundiced, herniated, or the sort. 669 00:42:37,479 --> 00:42:39,700 Nonsense! No physician has ever said that! 670 00:42:39,700 --> 00:42:42,439 Madam, since Granny is here to see me for the arranged marriage, 671 00:42:42,439 --> 00:42:46,060 if I conceal all my defects, I'll ruin someone else's life. 672 00:42:46,719 --> 00:42:49,120 But don't worry too much about it, Granny. 673 00:42:49,120 --> 00:42:52,760 The physician said that if I could 674 00:42:52,760 --> 00:42:56,399 have ginseng, bird nest, and ganoderma (fungi) every day, 675 00:42:56,399 --> 00:43:00,360 I might recover within 3-5 years. 676 00:43:02,352 --> 00:43:04,760 Granny, she's just spewing nonsense. 677 00:43:04,760 --> 00:43:07,479 She's a mischievous girl joking with you. 678 00:43:08,420 --> 00:43:10,619 We understand Miss Yan's situation now. 679 00:43:10,619 --> 00:43:12,299 I have to inform Old Master Jia. 680 00:43:12,299 --> 00:43:13,959 I will leave now. 681 00:43:13,959 --> 00:43:15,101 Granny, are you leaving so soon? 682 00:43:15,101 --> 00:43:16,958 - Granny? - See you. 683 00:43:16,958 --> 00:43:19,159 - Careful. - Look at you! 684 00:43:19,159 --> 00:43:22,700 If you say this in front of the matchmaker, you'll never find a suitor. 685 00:43:23,500 --> 00:43:25,900 Granny, let me see you off. 686 00:43:25,900 --> 00:43:28,079 Granny, she was just joking. 687 00:43:28,079 --> 00:43:29,560 Don't take it seriously. 688 00:43:29,560 --> 00:43:31,779 She's very healthy! 689 00:43:39,970 --> 00:43:48,940 Timing and Subtitles by 🍂 The Autumn Ballad 🍁 Team @viki.com 690 00:43:52,993 --> 00:43:58,418 ♫ The roof's eave blocks the moon, letting through only a shimmer ♫ 691 00:43:58,418 --> 00:44:04,879 ♫ Your sweet smile warms my heart ♫ 692 00:44:06,942 --> 00:44:12,246 ♫ As if the night haze were a silk garment ♫ 693 00:44:12,246 --> 00:44:19,386 ♫ Only your appearance can bring color to the silk ♫ 694 00:44:20,564 --> 00:44:26,426 ♫ Looking in your direction ♫ 695 00:44:26,426 --> 00:44:32,726 ♫ All the images flood my mind ♫ 696 00:44:32,726 --> 00:44:40,596 ♫ As I trace your eyebrows ♫ 697 00:44:40,596 --> 00:44:47,786 ♫ I am willing to wait a lifetime for you ♫ 698 00:45:03,600 --> 00:45:08,820 ♫ The roof's eave blocks the moon, letting through only a shimmer ♫ 699 00:45:08,820 --> 00:45:15,472 ♫ Your sweet smile warms my heart ♫ 700 00:45:17,725 --> 00:45:22,850 ♫ As if the night haze were a silk garment ♫ 701 00:45:22,850 --> 00:45:29,957 ♫ Only your appearance can bring color to the silk ♫ 702 00:45:31,045 --> 00:45:36,985 ♫ Seeing loved ones parting ways ♫ 703 00:45:36,985 --> 00:45:43,385 ♫ I hope the story goes your way ♫ 704 00:45:43,385 --> 00:45:51,155 ♫ I remember your promise ♫ 705 00:45:51,155 --> 00:45:58,645 ♫ I am willing to wait a lifetime for you ♫