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[The Autumn Ballad]
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Timing and Subtitles by 🍂 The Autumn Ballad 🍁 Team @viki.com
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♫ Winter clouds and light skies, the geese fly through leaving a trail of sorrow ♫
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♫ I lean against the window and look into the distance ♫
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♫ Near the deserted West River ♫
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♫ I hear you singing ♫
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♫ Every time our eyes meet, the longing is still there ♫
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♫ Separated by thousands of mountains and oceans, waiting for the full moon ♫
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♫ Just to meet the beautiful lady again ♫
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♫ Going through three lifetimes with you while smiling behind the pearl bead curtain ♫
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♫ In this life, I will not let you down ♫
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♫ I will fly over the lands together with you ♫
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♫ Even if everything becomes silent ♫
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♫ In this life, I will not let you down ♫
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♫ I will fly over the lands together with you ♫
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♫ Even if everything becomes silent ♫
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[The Autumn Ballad]
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[Episode 5]
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Liang Yi?
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Why are you here?
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I just finished talking with your dad
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so I stopped by to see you.
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Why would you want to see me?
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I'm just a rich idler.
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I'm no match for Marquis Wei Yuan,
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who deals with greatly vital matters.
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What's wrong?
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Are you angry at me because of the He family?
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I wouldn't dare.
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Let me ask you,
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did you send someone to the prison to take care of Zhao Ming Li?
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How do you know that?
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In the capital city, nothing can be hidden from Firewood Office,
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let alone you.
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I advise you.
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Zhao Ming Li and that girl are at Firewood Office now.
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Stop sending money to Feng Capital Prefecture.
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Those scoundrels in Feng Capital Prefecture take advantage of you.
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Are those two at Firewood Office?
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Are you protecting those two?
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I knew it! You're not a coldhearted man!
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Who told you that? Don't talk nonsense if you don't know anything.
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Look at you.
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I shall write Qiu Yan a letter about this so she can relax.
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Stop.
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If you tell her, they'll lose their lives.
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Fine, I will listen to you.
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I won't tell her.
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Why is this fan here?
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Madam invited Qiu Family's daughters to play cards this morning.
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One of the ladies must have left it.
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I think it belongs to Cousin Min.
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I saw her use it at mealtime.
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Cousin Min?
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Qiu Yan's younger sister, Qiu Min.
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She is also my younger cousin.
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Give it to me. I will return it to her.
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I found it. I will return it to her.
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How about I return it another day?
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Why must it be another day?
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We are in our uniform today. Let's not scare her.
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Please pass the message
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that Third Miss of Qiu Family left something here.
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She wants to look for it.
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Are you looking for a folding fan, Miss?
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Yes, I am.
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I found it in Duke of Ying Manor.
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I had never thought it was yours.
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Thank you.
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May I know your name
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so I can send you a gift of thanks?
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[The Solitary Moral One]
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What's your name?
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I don't know your name yet.
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It's a trivial matter.
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Don't mind it.
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Let's go.
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Fate really does link people no matter how far apart.
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I didn't expect Qiu Family's Third Miss to be whom you rescued back then.
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However,
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why doesn't she seem to recollect you?
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Seeing her educated and dressed well,
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she is different from that stubborn girl back then.
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I guess she must be living well.
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It's a good thing to forget
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those past, bad memories.
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Since you caused a scene in front of the official matchmaker,
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I fear none would dare propose to you in future.
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I am worried about you.
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That's great. It's peaceful now.
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But you can't stay at home your entire life.
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Even if Second Madam agrees to it,
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Old Madam and the others wouldn't tolerate it.
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I can't care about all that now.
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I thought all would be fine after we returned from He Manor.
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Had I known it would be this way,
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I'd rather stay in the temple. It's more peaceful.
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The temple has its own difficulties.
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Life is nothing more than a boat that must forge ahead against the current or be driven back.
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High skies and wide oceans are men's limit, but they have their ways.
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However, we women
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don't even have a boat.
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How nice if we were this wisp of smoke,
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able to go anywhere we'd like with the wind?
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Qing Dai, will a day come when women can also read
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and study freely like men?
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Will we have liberty to choose our lifelong partners,
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without being despised and controlled by our families?
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Miss, don't you want to open the gift from Young Master Qin?
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Qin Xuan gave the others jade pendants.
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He casually asked Min'er to bring one to me.
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It's just a courtesy.
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M-Miss, it's not a jade pendant;
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it's a wooden hairpin.
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Let me see it.
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First Miss and Fourth Miss got jade pendants,
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but he gave us a broken piece of wood.
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When we were at He Manor,
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seeing Young Master Qin help you that way,
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I thought he was a nice man.
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I hadn't expected him to be a snob.
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"Lone smoke rises off the vast desert;"
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"a round sun sets on the long river."
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"Even a puff of smoke"
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"will reach the blue sky one day."
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If you don't give up, things will surely change.
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I shall throw it away for you now.
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Don't. Though it's a wooden hairpin, it has a deep meaning.
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Could wood be better than jade?
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He knows I'm trapped in this suffocating place.
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He wants to use this wooden hairpin to advise me not to sulk.
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But
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it has no inscription.
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Put it on me. I want to try it.
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All right.
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Madam said she'd send the matchmaker to Qiu Manor
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to propose after you view these betrothal gifts.
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Go tell Madam to postpone the proposal for several days.
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If she wants to know why, tell her I have my reasons.
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I will.
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Master, why do you want to postpone it again?
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If the matchmaker went to propose,
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of course, Qiu Family wouldn't reject it.
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But I don't know how Qiu Min feels about me.
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Why would you care about her feelings? Since ancient times,
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marriage is arranged by parents and a matchmaker.
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Originally, I viewed her as an ordinary lady
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and would have just married her.
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However, I never thought she would be the little girl I rescued.
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Since I rescued her back then, why would I make her marry
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a man she doesn't like?
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Master, then you should just tell her you're her savior.
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I'm sure she would agree with it.
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Coercing a lady from a small favor, what would that make me?
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What is your plan then?
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Tomorrow, make a trip to Marquis Yongming's manor.
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[Invitation to First Madam Jiang of Qiu Family: Marquis Yongming Manor will hold a Chuiwan (ancient game like golf) gathering]
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[In late spring, each Qui Family Miss is invited by Madam Zhao of Marquis Yongming Manor.]
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Traditionally, only children of third-rank officials
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or higher rank officials can attend Marquis Yongming Manor's Chuiwan gathering.
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Second Brother is only a fourth-rank official.
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Why did they send us the invitation card?
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Marquis Yongming Manor has produced officials for generations
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and is supported by the palace.
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The capital city's officials and their wives
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attend the Chuiwan gathering annually.
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It seems to be recreation and fun.
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In fact, it's a chance for princes and young masters
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to meet young ladies of the same class.
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[Madam Kou, Fourth Master Qiu Hong's concubine]
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I'm afraid some already have their eyes on our daughters.
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Those who can attend Chuiwan gathering rank higher than our family.
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This is our daughters' blessing.
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Don't show your happiness on your face.
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People will look down on you.
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Old Madam has agreed to it.
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Our Qiu Family will send three daughters.
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"Three"?
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Old Madam did not say to allow Child Yan to go.
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Didn't Yan say she was weak, having hard recovery?
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Just let her remain home to recuperate.
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I knew Old Madam wouldn't easily stop punishing you.
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Clearly, she tries to embarrass you.
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It's to be expected.
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What is there to be angry about?
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Don't you want to personally thank Young Master Qin?
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I thought you could meet him at Chuiwan gathering.
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Again, there's no hope now.
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I must thank Qin Xuan for the gift.
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Go tell Second Madam I must go out tomorrow afternoon,
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and I'll return in an hour.
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[Liang Manor]
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Master, Master! Marquis Yongming Manor sent a letter.
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It says Qiu Family's three misses will attend,
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including Qiu Min.
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Young Master,
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Second Miss of Qiu Manor sent us an invitation card.
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Miss Qiu Yan? How is that possible?
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It should be Qui Family's Third Miss. You must have misheard.
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Master Jin, I didn't mishear it.
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It was Second Miss of Qiu family.
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She asked to meet me at Guiyun Teahouse.
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She is Qiu Min's elder sister.
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I must show her some respect.
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Greeting to Lord Liang.
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This is from our Miss.
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What does Miss Qiu Yan mean by this?
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Miss said Lord Liang would know by seeing it.
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Qiu Yan,
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you put much effort into it.
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I believe Lord Liang understands what I'm asking for.
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You used this stone to remind me
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that it was I who switched your gift
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for Noble Consort for a stone.
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I owed you.
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You want to attend Chuiwan gathering.
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Since your marriage with He Family was annulled,
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you dishonored your family so they want you to keep a low profile.
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You want me to help you.
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I like talking to you, Lord Liang.
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You're straightforward.
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If I recall correctly, you said you hate me.
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Why would I help a person who hates me?
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I can't help it if you won't aid me,
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but I bet you're unwilling to owe any favors.
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So arrogant.
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Master, Miss Qiu Yan doesn't seem to be a sociable person.
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Why would she care so much about the Chuiwan gathering?
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Everyone knows there will be many princes and young masters at the Chuiwan gathering.
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I'm afraid she decided to climb the social ladder.
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I have never before seen as shameless a lady as her.
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These four Chuiwan clubs,
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made from finest scented rosewood picked in autumn and winter,
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are crafted during spring.
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Rubber is mutually adhered so it's a suitable time to make them.
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I'm sure your misses can earn the top slot
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by using them to compete.
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Thank you, Madam.
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It's just that
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Qiu Family replied that only three misses would attend.
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There is a fourth one.
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The extra one is for Miss Qiu Yan of the second branch.
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Please have a seat.
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Miss, you didn't see it.
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First Madam looked awful.
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She even became sullen and said that you're so capable.
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I never would have thought Lord Liang would be willing to help you.
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It's just that I don't understand why you didn't ask
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Young Master Qin to help you with this matter.
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Why I want to attend is to thank Qin Xuan.
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How could I ask him for a favor?
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That Liang Yi unscrupulously (unethical) used me
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so I should use him for a bit.
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It's courteous to reciprocate.
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Let's go.
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Yan'er, be honest with me.
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How do you know the wife of Marquis Yongming?
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Was it because of Qin Xuan?
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You told me that Qin Xuan helped you a lot
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when you were at He Manor.
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He sounds like a righteous guy.
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Is it because of him?
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Nothing gets by you, Mother.
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When Duke Ying Manor invited our family over,
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Qin Xuan asked Min'er to bring this hairpin to me.
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He has indeed put a lot of thought into it.
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Here at Qui Manor, only you treat me well.
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Everyone else despises me.
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Since my return from He Manor, life has become more difficult.
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To me, this hairpin
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is like
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a ray of light through dark clouds.
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I can't help but grab onto it,
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get close to it.
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I had never thought Qin Xuan would be so attentive,
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but Duke Ying Manor has produced officials for generations.
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It's out of our league.
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But if I don't take a leap of faith,
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I could only be married to those strange bones.
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I recollect you told me it's tough to be a woman.
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We bear children and educate them.
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We must endure many hardships in our lives,
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but I'm not afraid to suffer.
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I want to entrust my life to a worthy man who is genuinely nice to me.
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I don't want to entrust my life to another in a haze.
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I understand,
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but I'm worried you will get into greater trouble if you do this.
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I don't understand why women should wait and be led.
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Why can't we have ambitions? We can't speak out if we have them.
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I always remember you read to me "Spring Excursion" (Tang poem: passionate girl pursues love).
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"If I could just marry him, my destiny would be forever set."
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"Even if he ruthlessly abandons me, I wouldn't regret or be ashamed."
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No matter how it ends, I want to fight for it
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so I won't regret it!
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Okay.
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Since you made up your mind, calmly go tomorrow.
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Since olden days, young men pursue beautiful, virtuous ladies.
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Who ruled that a lady can't act as a young man in pursuit?
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Indeed, I will be one.
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You shall be one.
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Hurry. Let's go.
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So lively.
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Let's go. Everyone is here.
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It's so lively.
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Let's go. Go there. Let's go.
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Come quickly.
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Marquis Yongming is very generous.
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- Madam is coming.
- Madam is here.
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- Madam.
- Madam.
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Madam is here.
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Madam, you are here.
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How are the young ladies' preparations?
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They are ready.
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- Sorry for the inadequate care.
- Don't mention it.
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Min'er, I will take a look over there.
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Sure.
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You did well on what I've asked of you.
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I never owed anyone any favors.
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From now on, we are even.
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That's all I wanted!
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00:19:59,680 --> 00:20:03,639
However, why did you come to this Chuiwan gathering?
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What about you?
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Why did you go to such lengths to come here?
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Elder Sister.
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What's wrong with you? Are you upset?
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Look at that man.
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I see him.
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00:20:34,199 --> 00:20:35,159
What's the matter?
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That man heads the Firewood Office,
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Liang Yi, Marquis Wei Yuan.
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He is hungry for power.
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He is hated everywhere he goes.
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- Brother Xuan is here.
- Brother Xuan.
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Brother Xuan, long time no see. Brother Xuan is so handsome.
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- Cousin Qin...
- Long time no see.
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Even if you're as anxious as an ant on a hot pot, he won't heed you.
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But...
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what should I do then?
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00:20:59,640 --> 00:21:01,839
Enough. Just look at him.
340
00:21:01,839 --> 00:21:05,319
Did you forget to buy the sandalwood ink I asked you last time?
341
00:21:05,319 --> 00:21:08,339
How would I dare forget things Miss Xue asked me?
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Here you go, Master.
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Brother Xuan, you're great.
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Thank you, Brother Xuan.
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Brother Xuan, what is inside your box?
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It's fruit cake, made with mint and basil.
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It can soothe emotions, improve vision,
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settle the stomach and spleen.
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00:21:20,439 --> 00:21:21,740
I really had no appetite lately.
350
00:21:21,740 --> 00:21:24,411
I was thinking about Brother Xuan's fruit cake.
351
00:21:25,660 --> 00:21:27,359
Brother Xuan, how could you be so stingy?
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Yes, we want to eat it, too.
353
00:21:30,119 --> 00:21:31,880
How could I be? Take as much as you like.
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Thank you, Brother Xuan.
355
00:21:33,319 --> 00:21:35,040
Bei Xue, serve everyone for me.
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Yes, Master.
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Ladies, Ladies, the fruit cakes are here.
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Greetings to Aunt and Sisters.
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Qiu Yan, you are here, too.
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00:21:44,900 --> 00:21:46,160
Good Boy,
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is your mother here?
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Aunt, my mother handles some family affairs and can't come.
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All right, greet her for me.
364
00:21:55,880 --> 00:21:57,680
Mei'er (First Miss), come.
365
00:21:57,680 --> 00:22:00,319
You and your cousin should talk more.
366
00:22:00,319 --> 00:22:02,680
This is a game for young people anyway.
367
00:22:02,680 --> 00:22:04,720
I shall just leave you to it.
368
00:22:08,359 --> 00:22:10,640
I haven't practiced Chuiwan for long.
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I heard you won
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first place on the previous Chuiwan gathering.
371
00:22:14,839 --> 00:22:16,640
Can you teach me about it?
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00:22:16,640 --> 00:22:20,079
Sister Mei, our family knows I'm the weakest player.
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00:22:20,079 --> 00:22:22,560
Older Cousin should teach me first.
374
00:22:22,560 --> 00:22:26,820
Cousin, look. I embroidered it myself. Does it look nice?
375
00:22:27,376 --> 00:22:28,360
It's nice.
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00:22:28,360 --> 00:22:30,699
Fourth Miss is indeed skilled.
377
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Cousin, you should teach us the rules of Chuiwan.
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Meng Yu.
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00:22:39,659 --> 00:22:43,419
Cousin Ying, Cousin Mei, this Young Master Meng is the true Chuiwan expert.
380
00:22:43,419 --> 00:22:46,219
You may directly ask him your questions.
381
00:22:49,180 --> 00:22:52,520
Qiu Yan, did you receive the hairpin I asked Cousin Min
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- to bring to you?
- I received it.
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00:22:54,479 --> 00:22:56,060
Thank you.
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00:22:56,060 --> 00:22:59,019
I see you didn't wear it. Do you not like it?
385
00:23:02,540 --> 00:23:04,300
Many people are here at the Chuiwan Competition.
386
00:23:04,300 --> 00:23:06,740
I'm afraid to lose or break it if I wear it.
387
00:23:06,740 --> 00:23:09,560
Then I would be betraying your good intentions.
388
00:23:09,560 --> 00:23:12,119
I see. It's fine as long as you like it.
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00:23:12,119 --> 00:23:14,859
To be honest with you, I made that hairpin myself.
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00:23:14,859 --> 00:23:15,959
I'm not very skilled
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00:23:15,959 --> 00:23:19,400
so I feared you'd think it is too coarse and dislike it.
392
00:23:20,940 --> 00:23:23,940
Thank you for your kindness. I will see you at the game.
393
00:23:28,360 --> 00:23:30,000
Qin Xuan, why are you standing here?
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00:23:30,000 --> 00:23:32,739
Follow me. Some wealthy ladies wish to meet you.
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00:23:32,739 --> 00:23:34,739
Let's go.
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00:23:38,219 --> 00:23:39,719
Miss.
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00:23:40,840 --> 00:23:43,379
I thought Young Master Qin only treated you nicely.
398
00:23:43,379 --> 00:23:45,439
Who knew he would spread his gifts around?
399
00:23:45,439 --> 00:23:47,960
No wonder you treated him that way just now.
400
00:23:47,960 --> 00:23:52,660
I don't have the prettiest face and innate (natural) talents.
401
00:23:52,660 --> 00:23:55,460
Why would he treat only me nicely?
402
00:23:55,460 --> 00:23:58,560
I'm not the female character in a skit.
403
00:23:58,560 --> 00:24:02,580
It will be harder to get what you want now.
404
00:24:02,580 --> 00:24:03,640
Why don't you teach them?
405
00:24:03,640 --> 00:24:05,179
No, no.
406
00:24:05,179 --> 00:24:07,800
Young Master Meng is tired. Just let Qin Xuan teach us.
407
00:24:07,800 --> 00:24:11,820
- All right, let's go over there.
- All right, let's go.
408
00:24:11,820 --> 00:24:17,480
If he had eyes only for me, of course, it would be a precious fate.
409
00:24:17,480 --> 00:24:19,619
If there is no such fate,
410
00:24:19,619 --> 00:24:25,640
yet I can make him see only me, then it's due to my capability.
411
00:24:32,019 --> 00:24:33,780
Master, I have asked around.
412
00:24:33,780 --> 00:24:36,619
Miss Qiu Min practices Chuiwan alone over there.
413
00:24:36,619 --> 00:24:40,039
Why do I get the sense that she came here for Qin Xuan?
414
00:24:43,359 --> 00:24:44,859
Fellow Participants,
415
00:24:44,859 --> 00:24:46,979
please provide prizes according to your capacity
416
00:24:46,979 --> 00:24:50,319
as a reward for this Chuiwan competition's winner.
417
00:25:18,720 --> 00:25:20,700
She is offering a wooden hairpin;
418
00:25:20,700 --> 00:25:22,320
how embarrassing.
419
00:25:22,320 --> 00:25:23,859
Fourth Miss is right.
420
00:25:23,859 --> 00:25:25,979
This hairpin was a gift from Young Master Qin.
421
00:25:25,979 --> 00:25:28,220
Miss, you should put it away.
422
00:25:29,960 --> 00:25:33,199
So it's the hairpin Cousin Qin said he gifted you?
423
00:25:33,199 --> 00:25:35,780
It's just a cheap thing.
424
00:25:35,780 --> 00:25:37,379
How is it a cheap thing?
425
00:25:37,379 --> 00:25:39,900
A treasure box is not as worthy as an ebony block.
426
00:25:39,900 --> 00:25:44,040
This hairpin is made of rare Golden Silk Nan Ebony.
427
00:25:44,040 --> 00:25:47,119
Only you who grew up in the wild
428
00:25:47,119 --> 00:25:50,600
would think this is just ordinary wood.
429
00:25:50,600 --> 00:25:54,379
Second Sister, since this hairpin is so valuable,
430
00:25:54,379 --> 00:25:56,439
why don't you give it out as a prize?
431
00:25:56,439 --> 00:25:58,859
That is Young Master Qin's gift to Miss.
432
00:25:58,859 --> 00:26:00,319
It's placed on the tray and already donated.
433
00:26:00,319 --> 00:26:02,800
Will you take it back?
434
00:26:03,919 --> 00:26:05,960
A nobleman wouldn't take what others are fond of.
435
00:26:05,960 --> 00:26:08,560
Why would you two force her?
436
00:26:08,560 --> 00:26:10,279
Greetings to Lord Liang.
437
00:26:10,279 --> 00:26:12,819
It's just a joke between us sisters.
438
00:26:12,819 --> 00:26:15,979
Moreover, I'm having Second Sister donate her beloved item
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00:26:15,979 --> 00:26:17,900
for our Qiu Family's reputation.
440
00:26:17,900 --> 00:26:19,279
Yes.
441
00:26:19,279 --> 00:26:22,700
Indeed, I have no other valuable item to donate.
442
00:26:22,700 --> 00:26:26,079
I shall help Miss Qiu Yan donate a prize.
443
00:26:26,780 --> 00:26:30,940
Miss Qiu, you should cherish the gifts from others,
444
00:26:30,940 --> 00:26:32,780
even if you don't like them.
445
00:26:59,060 --> 00:27:00,859
Miss, you tried to use the wooden hairpin
446
00:27:00,859 --> 00:27:02,660
to test Young Master Qin's feelings,
447
00:27:02,660 --> 00:27:05,119
and show him the first and fourth branches' true colors.
448
00:27:05,119 --> 00:27:08,320
Who would have thought that Lord Liang would meddle?
449
00:27:08,320 --> 00:27:11,160
Liang Yi is ill-intentioned, and he hates me.
450
00:27:11,160 --> 00:27:14,639
He must have some ulterior motive!
451
00:27:15,460 --> 00:27:19,400
Master, you helped her out and gave away a ring.
452
00:27:19,400 --> 00:27:23,219
Those who don't know will think you are fond of her.
453
00:27:23,219 --> 00:27:26,739
That woman is cunning. I must keep an eye on her.
454
00:27:26,739 --> 00:27:29,739
Instead of waiting for her move to start secretly with Qin Xuan,
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00:27:29,739 --> 00:27:31,239
why not make a move acting nice
456
00:27:31,239 --> 00:27:34,400
so Qin Xuan sees and won't compete with me?
457
00:27:34,400 --> 00:27:37,080
This could make him give up his aim.
458
00:27:39,660 --> 00:27:40,979
The preliminary round,
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00:27:40,979 --> 00:27:43,579
Participants, ready?
460
00:27:43,579 --> 00:27:46,439
Participants, take your positions!
461
00:27:49,379 --> 00:27:52,800
The match begins now!
462
00:28:18,540 --> 00:28:20,340
Madam.
463
00:28:21,780 --> 00:28:23,319
She is good.
464
00:28:23,319 --> 00:28:25,319
I hadn't expected that.
465
00:28:30,239 --> 00:28:32,579
It's all right. Leave it to me.
466
00:29:01,139 --> 00:29:02,900
Eldest Sister!
467
00:29:02,900 --> 00:29:05,020
Eldest Sister, are you all right?
468
00:29:05,020 --> 00:29:06,059
Eldest Sister!
469
00:29:06,059 --> 00:29:08,839
Fourth Sister, even if you envy her skills,
470
00:29:08,839 --> 00:29:11,059
you can't purposely hit her face!
471
00:29:11,059 --> 00:29:13,519
You went too far! Let me see.
472
00:29:13,519 --> 00:29:15,580
Eldest Sister's face is swollen!
473
00:29:15,580 --> 00:29:18,339
Someone come help Eldest Sister and take her to rest.
474
00:29:18,339 --> 00:29:21,324
Ask Second Madam to send over a physician.
475
00:29:22,720 --> 00:29:24,439
- How can I face people like this?
- Right.
476
00:29:24,439 --> 00:29:25,820
Careful...
477
00:29:25,820 --> 00:29:27,820
Eldest Sister, rest well.
478
00:29:27,820 --> 00:29:28,980
Eldest Sister!
479
00:29:28,980 --> 00:29:31,000
Eldest Sister, I didn't do it on purpose!
480
00:29:31,000 --> 00:29:32,239
Of course not.
481
00:29:32,239 --> 00:29:35,660
You tried to hit me, didn't you?
482
00:29:35,660 --> 00:29:40,000
Fortunately, I guarded against you and stood behind Eldest Sister.
483
00:29:40,000 --> 00:29:43,379
I see. You framed me!
484
00:29:44,479 --> 00:29:48,199
Your skills are just horrible.
485
00:29:56,100 --> 00:29:58,079
Elder Sister!
486
00:30:00,379 --> 00:30:02,959
Act by the competition's rules.
487
00:30:04,400 --> 00:30:06,099
- Qiu Yan, are you all right?
- Elder Sister!
488
00:30:06,099 --> 00:30:07,180
Sister.
489
00:30:07,180 --> 00:30:08,640
Cousin Ying, what have you done?
490
00:30:08,640 --> 00:30:12,260
- I didn't do it!
- Ladies and Gentlemen,
491
00:30:12,260 --> 00:30:13,740
this is a message from Madam.
492
00:30:13,740 --> 00:30:16,680
Since Qiu Family's Fourth Miss lost her temper and harmed others,
493
00:30:16,680 --> 00:30:20,599
by the rules, Qiu Ying is disqualified from the game.
494
00:30:20,599 --> 00:30:22,760
Host, Cousin Qin, she framed me.
495
00:30:22,760 --> 00:30:24,920
Fourth Sister, the club is in your hand!
496
00:30:24,920 --> 00:30:30,319
Why would you hit Eldest Sister and me if you didn't have evil intentions toward us?
497
00:30:30,319 --> 00:30:31,900
Miss.
498
00:30:32,660 --> 00:30:34,900
Just wait and see!
499
00:30:35,920 --> 00:30:38,000
What a good tactic, goading one into action.
500
00:30:38,000 --> 00:30:43,840
She uses all means to get rid of her bad reputation.
501
00:30:44,480 --> 00:30:49,520
Master, should I call Young Master Qin back?
502
00:30:49,520 --> 00:30:51,039
Elm...
503
00:30:51,039 --> 00:30:52,839
Head? (Elm is tough; elm head is stubborn, dense)
504
00:30:58,119 --> 00:31:00,739
Qiu Yan, can you continue?
505
00:31:00,739 --> 00:31:02,119
I'm fine.
506
00:31:02,119 --> 00:31:05,160
In the next match, please show me your true capabilities.
507
00:31:05,160 --> 00:31:06,780
Don't let me win unfairly.
508
00:31:06,780 --> 00:31:08,840
How could I? You are a lady-
509
00:31:08,840 --> 00:31:11,880
Since we are playing on the field, all are equal!
510
00:31:11,880 --> 00:31:15,359
Please give your opponents respect they rightfully deserve.
511
00:31:16,739 --> 00:31:19,640
Then I shall do so.
512
00:31:20,380 --> 00:31:22,080
Miss Qiu Yan,
513
00:31:22,080 --> 00:31:24,160
I saw you had quite a fall.
514
00:31:24,160 --> 00:31:25,839
Don't be in a hurry to move around.
515
00:31:25,839 --> 00:31:28,261
Lord Liang, I thank your concern. I'm fine.
516
00:31:28,261 --> 00:31:29,239
As a delicate lady,
517
00:31:29,239 --> 00:31:30,939
you're not a man used to falls or being hit.
518
00:31:30,939 --> 00:31:33,459
You may have lifelong regret if you hurt your body.
519
00:31:33,459 --> 00:31:35,760
Let me escort you off the field.
520
00:31:36,420 --> 00:31:38,120
Sis...
521
00:31:47,819 --> 00:31:49,319
Liang Yi!
522
00:31:51,279 --> 00:31:55,280
The more you move, the more suspicious you look.
523
00:31:55,280 --> 00:31:56,840
Liang Yi, what are you trying to do?
524
00:31:56,840 --> 00:31:58,160
What do you think?
525
00:31:58,160 --> 00:31:59,680
I can't bear to see you having contact
526
00:31:59,680 --> 00:32:02,520
with the other man on the field, can I?
527
00:32:02,520 --> 00:32:06,519
Since you knew it was a fake fall, why didn't you expose me then?
528
00:32:09,180 --> 00:32:11,280
Why would I expose you?
529
00:32:12,139 --> 00:32:14,299
I don't want you angry with me.
530
00:32:17,160 --> 00:32:20,200
Elder Sister, how is your injury?
531
00:32:20,200 --> 00:32:22,000
It's fine.
532
00:32:30,259 --> 00:32:33,079
As usual, I will let you have a free point.
533
00:32:33,079 --> 00:32:36,299
No need, I want to compete fairly with you.
534
00:32:37,079 --> 00:32:41,039
Do you refer to Chuiwan or to Qiu Yan?
535
00:32:45,800 --> 00:32:50,359
Semifinal, Participants, get ready!
536
00:32:50,359 --> 00:32:52,459
Take your positions!
537
00:32:57,040 --> 00:33:00,280
The match begins now!
538
00:33:14,900 --> 00:33:18,699
Brother Xuan, you can do this!
539
00:33:34,400 --> 00:33:36,000
Qin Xuan,
540
00:33:37,219 --> 00:33:41,640
have you really fallen for that girl?
541
00:33:44,060 --> 00:33:45,099
Yes.
542
00:33:45,099 --> 00:33:46,880
I tell you this for your own good.
543
00:33:46,880 --> 00:33:49,040
Stay away from her.
544
00:33:49,040 --> 00:33:51,979
Brother Liang, I may listen to you in other matters.
545
00:33:51,979 --> 00:33:54,959
This matter is the only exception.
546
00:34:58,479 --> 00:35:00,179
Go on.
547
00:35:08,980 --> 00:35:12,620
Nice shot, Brother Xuan!
548
00:35:14,600 --> 00:35:15,879
Good job, Qin Xuan!
549
00:35:15,879 --> 00:35:17,879
Great!
550
00:35:20,099 --> 00:35:25,739
Qin Xuan, Young Master of Duke Ying Manor, wins!
551
00:35:43,779 --> 00:35:46,801
Young Master Qin, congratulations on winning the match.
552
00:35:46,801 --> 00:35:49,860
These prizes are all yours.
553
00:35:53,139 --> 00:35:55,139
Young Master Liang, congratulations to you, too.
554
00:35:55,139 --> 00:35:57,039
Keep it up.
555
00:36:06,900 --> 00:36:13,280
Brother Liang, I didn't beat you for these useless gold and jade items.
556
00:36:13,280 --> 00:36:14,939
You can have them all.
557
00:36:18,139 --> 00:36:22,740
As I can beat you in Chuiwan, I can also win over Qiu Yan.
558
00:36:23,420 --> 00:36:24,920
You...
559
00:36:34,239 --> 00:36:37,819
Ladies, Young Master Qin won the match.
560
00:36:37,819 --> 00:36:40,560
He asked my master to distribute today's prizes
561
00:36:40,560 --> 00:36:42,520
to all the participants.
562
00:36:42,520 --> 00:36:45,600
Young Master Qin said rather than be happy alone, all should be happy together.
563
00:36:45,600 --> 00:36:47,979
These gold and jade items are useless to him.
564
00:36:47,979 --> 00:36:50,660
He would rather make everyone happy.
565
00:36:50,660 --> 00:36:52,479
Come on.
566
00:36:52,479 --> 00:36:54,179
Let me see.
567
00:36:56,420 --> 00:36:57,879
Let me see this.
568
00:36:57,879 --> 00:36:59,600
Look, this is nice.
569
00:36:59,600 --> 00:37:00,840
I like this.
570
00:37:00,840 --> 00:37:02,240
Let me see yours.
571
00:37:02,919 --> 00:37:07,219
Miss Qiu Yan, why don't you pick an item you like?
572
00:37:07,219 --> 00:37:10,040
It's a token of Young Master Qin's regard.
573
00:37:12,320 --> 00:37:14,020
Song Jin.
574
00:37:24,560 --> 00:37:26,560
Since Lord Liang preserved my ebony hairpin,
575
00:37:26,560 --> 00:37:29,320
I should give this back to you.
576
00:37:30,199 --> 00:37:35,159
Like you, I don't want to owe any favors.
577
00:37:45,080 --> 00:37:46,140
Isn't that Brother Xuan?
578
00:37:46,140 --> 00:37:47,260
Brother Xuan!
579
00:37:47,260 --> 00:37:49,800
- Qin...
- Brother Xuan!
580
00:37:49,800 --> 00:37:51,399
I thought you forgot about us after winning the competition.
581
00:37:51,399 --> 00:37:53,620
How could it be? Brother Xuan is not that kind of person.
582
00:37:53,620 --> 00:37:55,540
- This item you gave me looks very nice.
- Thank you, Brother Xuan.
583
00:37:55,540 --> 00:37:57,339
This looks very nice, yes.
584
00:37:57,339 --> 00:37:58,639
I'm serious.
585
00:37:58,640 --> 00:38:00,600
- This is particularly nice. It suits me.
- Is that so?
586
00:38:00,601 --> 00:38:01,880
You did great on today's match.
587
00:38:01,880 --> 00:38:03,239
Yes.
588
00:38:03,239 --> 00:38:06,399
Young Master Qin grew up in a setting full of women.
589
00:38:06,399 --> 00:38:08,819
He is nice to everyone.
590
00:38:09,760 --> 00:38:12,280
Then I won't approach him like the other ladies.
591
00:38:12,280 --> 00:38:14,879
That way he will think of me.
592
00:38:15,959 --> 00:38:18,560
Later, go find an excuse to draw Qin Xuan here.
593
00:38:18,560 --> 00:38:20,959
Remember to avoid Liang Yi.
594
00:38:30,020 --> 00:38:35,320
Everyone else can play Chuiwan well. Why am I so stupid?
595
00:38:42,800 --> 00:38:45,939
You are too nervous so you can't play it well.
596
00:38:45,939 --> 00:38:47,700
Let me help you.
597
00:38:49,479 --> 00:38:51,379
Are you afraid of me?
598
00:38:52,879 --> 00:38:55,959
You were poised and dignified last time I saw you.
599
00:38:55,959 --> 00:38:57,879
Today, you are trembling with fear.
600
00:38:57,879 --> 00:38:59,479
Why is that?
601
00:39:00,139 --> 00:39:02,800
That man heads the Firewood Office,
602
00:39:02,800 --> 00:39:04,560
Liang Yi, Marquis Wei Yuan.
603
00:39:04,560 --> 00:39:06,479
He is hungry for power.
604
00:39:06,479 --> 00:39:08,700
He is hated everywhere he goes.
605
00:39:09,740 --> 00:39:11,440
It's nothing.
606
00:39:12,000 --> 00:39:14,380
I understand.
607
00:39:14,380 --> 00:39:16,420
An admonition within Firewood Office:
608
00:39:16,420 --> 00:39:20,400
"What one sees may not be real, and what one hears untrue."
609
00:39:23,180 --> 00:39:25,180
Let me teach you.
610
00:39:25,180 --> 00:39:26,880
Okay.
611
00:39:50,740 --> 00:39:55,080
I turn away for a brief moment and Qin Xuan's soul is drawn away
612
00:39:55,080 --> 00:39:57,100
by that cunning vixen again.
613
00:39:57,100 --> 00:39:58,639
- Song Jin.
- Yes.
614
00:39:58,639 --> 00:40:00,399
Come here.
615
00:40:00,399 --> 00:40:03,339
Teach Miss Qiu Min Chuiwan for me.
616
00:40:03,339 --> 00:40:06,180
Do you want Miss Qiu Min and me to be alone together?
617
00:40:07,059 --> 00:40:08,620
I don't think that's appropriate.
618
00:40:08,620 --> 00:40:09,779
Look.
619
00:40:09,779 --> 00:40:13,240
Qiu Yan, I looked for you, but I couldn't find you.
620
00:40:13,240 --> 00:40:14,399
Luckily, I met Qing Dai.
621
00:40:14,399 --> 00:40:16,800
Can you sit by and watch a brother leap in the fiery pit?
622
00:40:16,800 --> 00:40:18,819
I can't bear to see it. Just go.
623
00:40:18,819 --> 00:40:22,599
Brother Liang, Brother Liang, I need you to help me with something!
624
00:40:22,599 --> 00:40:24,860
What does Qin Xuan have that I don't?
625
00:40:24,860 --> 00:40:26,320
Brother Meng, I have a matter.
626
00:40:26,320 --> 00:40:27,660
All happens for a reason.
627
00:40:27,660 --> 00:40:29,859
Regarding family, we both descend from important court ministers.
628
00:40:29,859 --> 00:40:31,740
In education, we are also evenly matched.
629
00:40:31,740 --> 00:40:34,000
Besides, I'm good at playing Chuiwan!
630
00:40:34,000 --> 00:40:36,900
Why do the ladies only like him?
631
00:40:36,900 --> 00:40:38,399
This is fu ling (poria fungus sweet rice) cake.
632
00:40:38,399 --> 00:40:40,879
It can moisturize the skin and settle the stomach.
633
00:40:40,879 --> 00:40:42,779
I don't want it!
634
00:40:42,779 --> 00:40:46,540
Why not? I specially made this for you.
635
00:40:46,540 --> 00:40:49,539
If you treat women equally nice, I'd rather not accept it.
636
00:40:49,539 --> 00:40:51,399
Maybe it's due to my appearance!
637
00:40:51,399 --> 00:40:55,639
I'm so handsome that ladies feel inferior to me.
638
00:40:55,639 --> 00:40:56,760
- Right?
- Song Jin.
639
00:40:56,760 --> 00:40:58,120
Help me counsel Young Master Meng.
640
00:40:58,120 --> 00:40:59,120
Come.
641
00:40:59,120 --> 00:41:00,120
Brother Liang, Brother Liang!
642
00:41:00,120 --> 00:41:01,820
Young Master Meng.
643
00:41:19,814 --> 00:41:20,820
- Min'er.
- Elder Sister.
644
00:41:20,820 --> 00:41:21,959
Where were you just now?
645
00:41:21,959 --> 00:41:24,679
Lord Liang from Firewood Office taught me Chuiwan.
646
00:41:24,679 --> 00:41:26,479
Liang Yi?
647
00:41:26,479 --> 00:41:28,800
When did you get acquainted with him?
648
00:41:28,800 --> 00:41:30,800
I never got acquainted with him.
649
00:41:30,800 --> 00:41:34,439
He was just patient enough to teach me Chuiwan as he saw I was bad at it.
650
00:41:34,439 --> 00:41:38,399
Also, I met him once before at Duke Ying Manor.
651
00:41:38,399 --> 00:41:39,339
Miss, have some water.
652
00:41:39,339 --> 00:41:41,760
Okay, thank you.
653
00:41:49,099 --> 00:41:50,760
Last round.
654
00:41:50,760 --> 00:41:54,019
Ladies, please place an earring as a keepsake.
655
00:41:54,019 --> 00:41:58,420
Gentlemen, please present a marked folding fan as a keepsake.
656
00:41:58,420 --> 00:42:00,579
Madam will pair you up.
657
00:42:00,579 --> 00:42:02,339
Men and women will get paired.
658
00:42:02,339 --> 00:42:07,879
The final winners will get the grand reward from the Noble Consort.
659
00:42:26,639 --> 00:42:29,439
I think you are coming after me today.
660
00:42:30,760 --> 00:42:34,279
You are right. I'm coming after you today.
661
00:42:35,199 --> 00:42:37,619
Qiu Yan is very cunning. Don't mix with her.
662
00:42:37,619 --> 00:42:39,460
I think you were in Firewood Office too long.
663
00:42:39,460 --> 00:42:41,580
You think everyone is a criminal.
664
00:42:42,518 --> 00:42:43,779
Her marriage with He Family was annulled.
665
00:42:43,779 --> 00:42:45,539
She is distressed about a ruined future.
666
00:42:45,539 --> 00:42:49,299
So she wants to use tricks to seduce a stately house.
667
00:42:49,299 --> 00:42:52,520
She has her eye on your lineage, Duke Ying Manor.
668
00:42:52,520 --> 00:42:56,239
Liang Yi, I think you have a deep bias against Miss Qiu Yan.
669
00:42:56,239 --> 00:42:58,560
Let's make a bet on the last round.
670
00:42:58,560 --> 00:43:00,720
If I win, I hope you will stop
671
00:43:00,720 --> 00:43:02,579
meddling between Qiu Yan and me.
672
00:43:02,579 --> 00:43:03,879
Why are you so stubborn?
673
00:43:03,879 --> 00:43:06,040
You don't believe anything I say.
674
00:43:10,940 --> 00:43:13,059
Which earring belongs to Miss Qiu Min?
675
00:43:13,059 --> 00:43:15,360
Madam, this one.
676
00:43:22,370 --> 00:43:31,050
Timing and Subtitles by 🍂 The Autumn Ballad 🍁 Team @viki.com
677
00:43:40,628 --> 00:43:46,076
♫ The roof's eave blocks the moon, letting through only a shimmer ♫
678
00:43:46,076 --> 00:43:53,528
♫ Your sweet smile warms my heart ♫
679
00:43:54,631 --> 00:44:00,048
♫ As if the night haze were a silk garment ♫
680
00:44:00,048 --> 00:44:08,055
♫ Only your appearance can bring color to the silk ♫
681
00:44:08,055 --> 00:44:14,092
♫ Looking in your direction ♫
682
00:44:14,092 --> 00:44:20,448
♫ All the images flood my mind ♫
683
00:44:20,448 --> 00:44:28,272
♫ As I trace your eyebrows ♫
684
00:44:28,272 --> 00:44:37,048
♫ I am willing to wait a lifetime for you ♫
685
00:44:51,242 --> 00:44:56,367
♫ The roof's eave blocks the moon, letting through only a shimmer ♫
686
00:44:56,367 --> 00:45:03,928
♫ Your sweet smile warms my heart ♫
687
00:45:05,412 --> 00:45:10,508
♫ As if the night haze were a silk garment ♫
688
00:45:10,508 --> 00:45:18,648
♫ Only your appearance can bring color to the silk ♫
689
00:45:18,648 --> 00:45:24,688
♫ Seeing loved ones parting ways ♫
690
00:45:24,688 --> 00:45:30,988
♫ I hope the story goes your way ♫
691
00:45:30,988 --> 00:45:38,758
♫ I remember your promise ♫
692
00:45:38,758 --> 00:45:48,060
♫ I am willing to wait a lifetime for you ♫
693
00:45:48,060 --> 00:45:49,210
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694
00:45:49,210 --> 00:45:52,380
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