1 00:01:57,760 --> 00:02:02,520 Someone's knocking on the door, old man. 2 00:02:15,520 --> 00:02:18,400 Why are you drinking again? 3 00:02:18,480 --> 00:02:20,160 Can't you hear someone's knocking? 4 00:02:22,400 --> 00:02:24,040 Someone's knocking? 5 00:02:26,080 --> 00:02:27,880 It's late. 6 00:02:27,960 --> 00:02:30,000 Who would visit at this hour? 7 00:02:31,480 --> 00:02:33,640 Scholar Xiao Qing's Study 8 00:02:36,920 --> 00:02:37,920 Old mister. 9 00:02:40,160 --> 00:02:41,320 You two are... 10 00:02:41,400 --> 00:02:43,280 Old mister, I'm student Gai Liangcai, 11 00:02:43,360 --> 00:02:44,680 I'm here to look for a famous teacher, 12 00:02:44,760 --> 00:02:46,880 I came all the way from Wu Jiang, 13 00:02:46,960 --> 00:02:49,560 could you please tell Teacher Yan. 14 00:02:49,960 --> 00:02:52,000 Master Gai, you're here at the wrong time. 15 00:02:52,080 --> 00:02:55,120 Our master has gone travelling. 16 00:02:56,320 --> 00:02:59,600 And when will Teacher Yan be back? 17 00:02:59,680 --> 00:03:02,440 That's hard to say, two weeks at the earliest, 18 00:03:02,520 --> 00:03:05,600 a year and a half at the latest. 19 00:03:07,320 --> 00:03:08,800 Thank you. 20 00:03:11,960 --> 00:03:16,040 Young master, it's dark, how could we travel? 21 00:03:16,440 --> 00:03:21,040 Then...old mister. 22 00:03:22,120 --> 00:03:24,320 It's already late. 23 00:03:24,400 --> 00:03:27,480 I've come from afar and not familiar with this town. 24 00:03:27,560 --> 00:03:30,240 Could I stay here for the night and leave by morning? 25 00:03:30,320 --> 00:03:31,320 That... 26 00:03:31,400 --> 00:03:33,080 Please do us a favour. 27 00:03:33,160 --> 00:03:34,160 Old man. 28 00:03:34,720 --> 00:03:36,040 The young lady sent me to ask 29 00:03:36,120 --> 00:03:37,800 what they're here for. 30 00:03:38,640 --> 00:03:40,880 Miss, I'm Gai Liangcai. 31 00:03:40,960 --> 00:03:43,040 I'm here to seek the famous teacher. 32 00:03:43,400 --> 00:03:44,960 Our master has gone travelling. 33 00:03:45,040 --> 00:03:46,600 I've already told them. 34 00:03:46,680 --> 00:03:48,560 But they hope to stay here for the night, 35 00:03:48,640 --> 00:03:50,040 and leave in the morning. 36 00:03:50,120 --> 00:03:53,520 Yes...please could you ask your lady for this favour. 37 00:03:53,600 --> 00:03:57,960 Um...master is away, and only the young lady is here, 38 00:03:58,040 --> 00:03:59,280 I'm afraid this would be inconvenient. 39 00:03:59,360 --> 00:04:00,480 Ruoyun. 40 00:04:03,280 --> 00:04:04,680 Lady, they are here to look for... 41 00:04:04,760 --> 00:04:05,880 I know. 42 00:04:10,120 --> 00:04:12,640 Miss Yan, it's my honour to meet you. 43 00:04:17,520 --> 00:04:20,720 Ruoyun, they've travelled a long way. 44 00:04:20,800 --> 00:04:22,600 It's late, 45 00:04:22,680 --> 00:04:25,840 let them stay in the study for the night. 46 00:04:25,920 --> 00:04:27,000 Yes. 47 00:04:27,080 --> 00:04:28,480 Thank you, Miss Yan. 48 00:04:42,800 --> 00:04:43,800 Miss. 49 00:04:43,880 --> 00:04:44,960 Please. 50 00:04:46,240 --> 00:04:54,840 Gai Liangcai is delighted even though he couldn't 51 00:04:54,920 --> 00:05:03,360 find his teacher after the long trip. 52 00:05:03,440 --> 00:05:11,960 Miss Yan is so pretty, she's made his heart stomp. 53 00:05:18,720 --> 00:05:34,680 From where do the sad tunes emerge?! 54 00:05:51,040 --> 00:06:03,040 The moon is dim, with sheets of clouds. 55 00:06:03,120 --> 00:06:15,360 The long night is warm yet cool. 56 00:06:15,440 --> 00:06:41,280 The breeze blows off leaves, the shades of flora... 57 00:06:41,360 --> 00:06:49,520 The light shades of flora across the pond. 58 00:06:49,920 --> 00:06:53,320 It's you! How could you... 59 00:06:54,720 --> 00:06:57,480 Oh, I'm too crude. 60 00:07:33,320 --> 00:07:34,720 Qiurong... 61 00:07:38,800 --> 00:07:40,600 Qiurong... 62 00:07:40,680 --> 00:07:43,760 What are you doing here? 63 00:07:44,160 --> 00:07:45,560 Oh it's you. 64 00:07:45,640 --> 00:07:47,280 Yes, it's me. 65 00:07:47,360 --> 00:07:48,640 Don't you know the proper manners? 66 00:07:48,720 --> 00:07:50,560 Walking around our residence in the middle of the night 67 00:07:50,640 --> 00:07:55,080 It's my fault. 68 00:07:56,800 --> 00:07:57,800 You called me? 69 00:07:57,880 --> 00:07:59,360 Since you know you're wrong, 70 00:07:59,440 --> 00:08:01,520 why did you steal this? 71 00:08:02,480 --> 00:08:05,400 This? I didn't steal it, I picked it up. 72 00:08:05,480 --> 00:08:08,480 You picked it up? Show me how. 73 00:08:12,240 --> 00:08:13,120 What are you doing? 74 00:08:13,680 --> 00:08:17,040 Is this medicine for the lady? 75 00:08:17,120 --> 00:08:19,640 Yes, so? 76 00:08:20,160 --> 00:08:23,400 Is the lady sick? 77 00:08:23,480 --> 00:08:24,840 How did you know? 78 00:08:24,920 --> 00:08:26,480 I know a little bit about being a doctor. 79 00:08:26,800 --> 00:08:28,200 You do? 80 00:08:28,280 --> 00:08:31,080 Yes...I'm from a family of doctors. 81 00:08:31,160 --> 00:08:33,400 Internal medicine, surgery, gynaecology, paediatrics, 82 00:08:33,480 --> 00:08:34,440 headaches, leg pains... 83 00:08:34,520 --> 00:08:37,680 I guarantee my prescription could heal anything. 84 00:08:37,760 --> 00:08:39,400 Who needs your prescription? 85 00:08:39,480 --> 00:08:42,360 My lady isn't sick, 86 00:08:42,440 --> 00:08:45,640 this is just a restorative, you shouldn't pry. 87 00:08:47,000 --> 00:08:47,520 Miss. 88 00:08:47,600 --> 00:08:48,680 What are you doing here still? 89 00:08:51,560 --> 00:08:54,160 Are you alright? 90 00:08:56,960 --> 00:08:58,360 Are you alright? 91 00:08:58,640 --> 00:09:02,400 Mind your own business, just leave. 92 00:09:03,160 --> 00:09:05,640 Right away... 93 00:09:12,680 --> 00:09:14,240 Ruoyun, are you alright? 94 00:09:14,320 --> 00:09:16,480 No, I'm fine. 95 00:09:16,560 --> 00:09:18,840 That scholar is really rude. 96 00:09:18,920 --> 00:09:19,840 He sneaking around 97 00:09:19,920 --> 00:09:22,600 over here at this hour 98 00:09:22,680 --> 00:09:24,760 I dropped the medicine because of him. 99 00:09:26,280 --> 00:09:29,240 I'm not too keen on the medicine. 100 00:09:29,320 --> 00:09:32,600 My lady, I don't like that scholar. 101 00:09:32,680 --> 00:09:36,040 I think he's up to something. 102 00:09:36,120 --> 00:09:40,080 Ruoyun, don't make your judgment so soon. 103 00:09:40,160 --> 00:09:42,280 He seems like a gentleman. 104 00:09:42,360 --> 00:09:45,160 Gentleman? He's more like a wolf in a sheep's skin. 105 00:09:45,240 --> 00:09:47,840 I wouldn't have let him stay if I knew better. 106 00:09:47,920 --> 00:09:50,240 Let me kick them out right now! 107 00:09:50,320 --> 00:09:53,040 Ruoyun, never mind. 108 00:09:53,120 --> 00:09:55,760 They're leaving tomorrow. 109 00:09:55,840 --> 00:09:58,160 It will be fine when they've left. 110 00:09:58,440 --> 00:09:59,560 My lady. 111 00:10:11,400 --> 00:10:14,000 I can't believe it. 112 00:10:14,080 --> 00:10:15,240 What is it? Ruoyun. 113 00:10:15,600 --> 00:10:24,480 I tried to kick him out, but he's all those excuses. 114 00:10:24,560 --> 00:10:30,320 Saying Wu Jiang is far away, 115 00:10:30,400 --> 00:10:37,640 he must wait till the weather is fine. 116 00:10:37,720 --> 00:10:52,240 Don't be mad. They've travelled a good distance here. 117 00:10:52,320 --> 00:10:59,920 If one cannot be considerate, 118 00:11:00,000 --> 00:11:07,160 nice people are hard to find anywhere. 119 00:11:07,240 --> 00:11:16,240 You're too kind but it's hard to tell about the others. 120 00:11:16,320 --> 00:11:21,720 The scholar speaks rudely, 121 00:11:21,800 --> 00:11:28,920 he asked me whether you're engaged. 122 00:11:35,520 --> 00:11:38,440 And his servant, 123 00:11:38,520 --> 00:11:40,560 very sly-looking. 124 00:11:40,640 --> 00:11:42,600 I'm sure he's not a good man. 125 00:11:43,880 --> 00:11:46,960 Don't worry, they'll leave when it stops raining. 126 00:11:47,040 --> 00:11:48,680 We'll be careful. 127 00:11:50,560 --> 00:11:53,320 The rain is getting on my nerves. 128 00:11:56,240 --> 00:12:06,880 My wish is granted! Heaven is on my side! 129 00:12:06,960 --> 00:12:12,600 Her eyes are watery, 130 00:12:12,680 --> 00:12:17,960 so pure and elegant. 131 00:12:18,040 --> 00:12:23,560 A chance to meet her after travelling far is worth it. 132 00:12:23,640 --> 00:12:29,800 I must seize my chance. 133 00:12:29,880 --> 00:12:35,760 Scholars are often matched with beauties. 134 00:12:37,000 --> 00:12:47,480 I just need a plan to achieve my goal. 135 00:12:47,560 --> 00:12:52,080 Setting up an artful plan, 136 00:12:52,160 --> 00:12:59,440 and will learn from Scholar Zhang to taste the scent. 137 00:12:59,800 --> 00:13:00,840 Taste the scent? 138 00:13:01,680 --> 00:13:04,280 I thought we brought some incense with us. 139 00:13:04,360 --> 00:13:05,920 Pay attention. 140 00:13:06,000 --> 00:13:09,320 I'm referring to the lady we saw last night. 141 00:13:10,000 --> 00:13:12,800 Oh, she seems nice. 142 00:13:13,280 --> 00:13:15,560 I meant stealing the beauty. 143 00:13:21,600 --> 00:13:22,520 What? 144 00:14:31,760 --> 00:14:34,440 Drink it while it's still warm, lady. 145 00:14:36,200 --> 00:14:38,600 I think it's about to rain again. 146 00:14:40,720 --> 00:14:41,840 Lady. 147 00:14:56,160 --> 00:15:00,800 It's getting cold, drink it before you go to sleep. 148 00:15:27,880 --> 00:15:29,840 Ruoyun, you go and sleep first. 149 00:17:40,160 --> 00:17:56,800 Gai Liangcai, man without conscience, he's violated her 150 00:17:57,440 --> 00:18:12,080 Why does it keep on raining? 151 00:18:12,160 --> 00:18:28,280 Poor girl! She's in grief and indignation. 152 00:18:29,200 --> 00:18:39,360 He's trying to convince her with sweet talk. 153 00:18:39,440 --> 00:18:49,520 She has no idea what to do. 154 00:18:49,600 --> 00:18:58,320 He keeps making pledges of love, 155 00:18:58,400 --> 00:19:10,560 and she hopes he's telling the truth. 156 00:19:10,640 --> 00:19:22,680 Time and tide, summer has past in a flash. 157 00:19:22,760 --> 00:19:23,520 Sister Ruoyun. 158 00:19:23,600 --> 00:19:26,280 What? You almost scared me. 159 00:19:26,680 --> 00:19:27,840 Sorry... 160 00:19:27,920 --> 00:19:28,720 What is it? 161 00:19:28,800 --> 00:19:30,360 Tell you what, my master said 162 00:19:30,440 --> 00:19:32,520 we'll leave tomorrow. 163 00:19:32,600 --> 00:19:33,560 Really? 164 00:19:33,640 --> 00:19:34,800 Of course. 165 00:19:35,280 --> 00:19:36,400 Great. 166 00:19:36,720 --> 00:19:39,520 But I wonder if the lady'd be happy to see my master go 167 00:19:39,600 --> 00:19:41,680 What's that got to do with me? 168 00:19:41,760 --> 00:19:42,960 But me... 169 00:19:43,040 --> 00:19:44,240 What about you? 170 00:19:44,800 --> 00:19:46,560 I'll miss you. 171 00:19:47,480 --> 00:19:48,600 You will? 172 00:19:48,680 --> 00:19:49,840 Yes... 173 00:19:49,920 --> 00:19:52,160 Guess what I think? 174 00:19:52,240 --> 00:19:53,840 You'll miss me too. 175 00:19:53,920 --> 00:19:55,160 Not a chance. 176 00:19:57,160 --> 00:20:00,360 Don't worry, I'll be back. 177 00:20:01,680 --> 00:20:10,520 Although I'm not from an eminent family, 178 00:20:10,600 --> 00:20:21,680 but I know how a lady should behave. 179 00:20:21,760 --> 00:20:31,640 We cannot continue like this, 180 00:20:31,720 --> 00:20:43,000 Hope you'll send a matchmaker soon to ask for my hand. 181 00:20:43,080 --> 00:20:59,000 Don't you worry, lady. I'm not a heartbreaker. 182 00:20:59,080 --> 00:21:16,120 Master Gai, we await your good news soon. 183 00:21:16,200 --> 00:21:24,240 Please don't keep my lady waiting too long, 184 00:21:24,320 --> 00:21:32,240 please don't break her heart. 185 00:21:33,440 --> 00:21:48,840 My husband, time is running out. 186 00:21:48,920 --> 00:21:58,960 It's because I...I... 187 00:21:59,040 --> 00:22:00,440 What is it? 188 00:22:02,400 --> 00:22:09,440 I'm pregnant. 189 00:22:10,240 --> 00:22:10,880 Really? 190 00:22:10,960 --> 00:22:11,840 Really? 191 00:22:15,320 --> 00:22:19,560 My lady. 192 00:22:21,680 --> 00:22:24,200 Gai Liangcai, what do you plan to do now? 193 00:22:24,280 --> 00:22:33,320 I will go back first thing in the morning, 194 00:22:33,400 --> 00:22:35,240 and shall arrange the wedding. 195 00:22:41,040 --> 00:22:46,600 We met in the evening in front of blooming flowers. 196 00:22:46,680 --> 00:22:52,520 And we'll part in the dusk. 197 00:22:52,600 --> 00:22:57,800 I wish it will be a short separation. 198 00:22:57,880 --> 00:23:03,400 This place is where my heart is. 199 00:23:03,480 --> 00:23:19,440 My dear husband, don't forget about this place, 200 00:23:19,520 --> 00:23:29,160 don't forget that I'm waiting for your good news. 201 00:23:29,240 --> 00:23:40,040 It's a long way to go to Wu Jiang, 202 00:23:40,120 --> 00:23:51,760 you must be careful. 203 00:23:51,840 --> 00:24:01,440 Thank you for your deep affection, my lady. 204 00:24:01,520 --> 00:24:12,080 I'll remember everything you say. 205 00:24:12,160 --> 00:24:20,920 I'll tell my father about my love for you. 206 00:24:21,000 --> 00:24:30,720 And I'll return to marry you. 207 00:24:36,560 --> 00:24:42,720 Picking up the bride in a bridal sedan chair. 208 00:24:42,800 --> 00:24:50,800 Greeting the parents in the ceremony hall. 209 00:24:50,880 --> 00:24:57,240 A match made in heaven, and they'll grow old together. 210 00:24:57,320 --> 00:25:03,920 The newlyweds entering the bridal chamber. 211 00:25:04,000 --> 00:25:10,760 The chamber is set romantically. 212 00:25:10,840 --> 00:25:17,760 Pair of Mandarin ducks embroidered on the silk curtain. 213 00:25:17,840 --> 00:25:24,520 The bride waits by the ivory bed, 214 00:25:24,600 --> 00:25:31,360 the groom is drunk and happy. 215 00:25:31,440 --> 00:25:38,480 His wish has been granted. 216 00:25:38,560 --> 00:25:45,400 Lifting up her veil in delight. 217 00:25:45,480 --> 00:25:52,440 What a pretty and graceful bride! 218 00:25:54,640 --> 00:26:14,560 And here she yearns for her husband's return. 219 00:26:31,080 --> 00:26:37,960 Lady...you're in the study again. 220 00:26:43,360 --> 00:26:47,080 Ruoyun, do you think he'll be back? 221 00:26:47,960 --> 00:26:52,240 It's been months, he'd be back by now if he means to. 222 00:26:52,320 --> 00:26:55,160 He wouldn't be so ungrateful. 223 00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:19,080 Master. 224 00:27:19,560 --> 00:27:21,520 Come on...have a drink with me. 225 00:27:21,600 --> 00:27:23,520 Please, master. 226 00:27:23,600 --> 00:27:24,640 My dear husband. 227 00:27:32,760 --> 00:27:34,840 You're... 228 00:27:35,320 --> 00:27:39,520 Come on...have a drink with me. 229 00:27:43,720 --> 00:27:44,720 My lady. 230 00:27:47,000 --> 00:27:49,440 Come on...drink. 231 00:27:53,560 --> 00:27:56,160 You're drunk again. 232 00:27:57,200 --> 00:28:03,800 Have a good time while you can, 233 00:28:03,880 --> 00:28:10,080 who knows what happens tomorrow. 234 00:28:12,000 --> 00:28:13,160 Drink! 235 00:28:13,720 --> 00:28:19,560 Husband, you're indulged in drinking and women, 236 00:28:19,640 --> 00:28:22,280 what about your studies and future? 237 00:28:23,920 --> 00:28:27,560 Future? How much does it worth? 238 00:28:29,160 --> 00:28:30,360 My dear husband. 239 00:28:30,440 --> 00:28:31,640 What? 240 00:28:33,120 --> 00:28:34,520 My dear husband. 241 00:28:35,360 --> 00:28:44,160 Studying hard for ten years, 242 00:28:44,240 --> 00:28:51,480 a man should work towards an scholarly honour. 243 00:28:51,560 --> 00:28:59,080 Please don't waste your youth. 244 00:28:59,160 --> 00:29:08,160 You must know time is precious. 245 00:29:08,240 --> 00:29:21,320 Whether one's rich and successful is all up to destiny. 246 00:29:21,400 --> 00:29:27,320 I'm much happier to make merry while I can, 247 00:29:27,400 --> 00:29:34,760 why should I work hard to get a good title? 248 00:29:37,040 --> 00:29:47,360 Your father is the senior official of Suzhou. 249 00:29:49,240 --> 00:29:57,880 You're born in such a good environment; 250 00:29:59,560 --> 00:30:08,320 If you don't focus on your study, 251 00:30:08,400 --> 00:30:17,480 how could you face your family? 252 00:30:17,560 --> 00:30:23,800 For the last three generations I'm the only son. 253 00:30:23,880 --> 00:30:30,480 Now that we're rich, 254 00:30:30,560 --> 00:30:37,200 you shouldn't care about other things, 255 00:30:37,280 --> 00:30:44,920 just worry about giving me a son next year. 256 00:30:45,000 --> 00:30:57,120 It's okay to bear a child but hard to teach them well 257 00:30:57,200 --> 00:31:02,600 That's a mother's job. 258 00:31:02,680 --> 00:31:10,320 And you should be a role model. 259 00:31:10,400 --> 00:31:12,880 A role model? 260 00:31:14,760 --> 00:31:21,800 Idle young, needy old 261 00:31:21,880 --> 00:31:28,600 I hope you will change for the better in time. 262 00:31:28,680 --> 00:31:32,000 Gan Luo, a teenage minister. 263 00:31:32,080 --> 00:31:37,360 Kuang Heng, a scholar turned minister. 264 00:31:37,440 --> 00:31:44,440 Yue Fei's mother, though poor, taught her son to write. 265 00:31:44,520 --> 00:31:51,360 Old Minister Jiang contributed to his country at 80. 266 00:31:51,440 --> 00:31:58,360 All these generals and ministers of state, 267 00:31:58,440 --> 00:32:05,400 they all studied hard to be successful. 268 00:32:05,480 --> 00:32:12,440 I hope you'll put some thought into this, 269 00:32:12,520 --> 00:32:20,240 stop idling your time away. 270 00:32:20,320 --> 00:32:23,640 Enough... 271 00:32:23,720 --> 00:32:25,240 You think I don't know? 272 00:32:31,400 --> 00:32:32,840 Dear husband... 273 00:32:34,200 --> 00:32:37,200 Mind your own business, you've said quite enough. 274 00:32:37,280 --> 00:32:39,320 As long as you'll deliver me 275 00:32:39,400 --> 00:32:42,920 a healthy baby son next year. 276 00:32:44,640 --> 00:32:45,280 Dad. 277 00:32:45,360 --> 00:32:46,480 Old master. 278 00:32:46,560 --> 00:32:50,200 Shut up! Our Yan Family is a family of scholars, 279 00:32:50,280 --> 00:32:52,200 I often lecture people on having the proper behaviour, 280 00:32:52,280 --> 00:32:55,520 and yet, you've brought upon me such disgrace! 281 00:32:55,600 --> 00:33:00,080 What about my reputation? You...might as well be dead. 282 00:33:00,480 --> 00:33:02,600 Dad... 283 00:33:02,680 --> 00:33:04,840 Old master, please forgive the young lady. 284 00:33:06,480 --> 00:33:07,960 Go to hell! 285 00:33:24,720 --> 00:33:26,400 My lady, you... 286 00:33:26,480 --> 00:33:30,240 You are pregnant. 287 00:33:30,320 --> 00:33:32,920 If you die without a reason, 288 00:33:33,000 --> 00:33:36,640 why don't you go to Wu Jiang and find Gai Liangcai. 289 00:33:37,680 --> 00:33:40,520 The vast landscape is spectacular, 290 00:33:40,600 --> 00:33:44,360 there's no sign of any rotten leaves or branches. 291 00:33:44,440 --> 00:33:47,840 This is the time of enjoyment, 292 00:33:47,920 --> 00:33:50,960 new joy has overcome all old worries. 293 00:33:52,120 --> 00:33:57,040 Good verse! 294 00:34:01,040 --> 00:34:04,320 Master, Gai Fu handed me a letter, 295 00:34:04,400 --> 00:34:06,160 he said it's from two young people. 296 00:34:06,240 --> 00:34:07,120 Place it here. 297 00:34:07,200 --> 00:34:09,880 Gai Fu said they're waiting for your reply, master. 298 00:34:13,880 --> 00:34:14,840 Where's the young mistress? 299 00:34:14,920 --> 00:34:16,160 She's in the back hall. 300 00:34:23,640 --> 00:34:25,280 My husband Liangcai... 301 00:34:26,520 --> 00:34:27,360 Wait outside. 302 00:34:27,440 --> 00:34:28,440 Yes. 303 00:34:32,680 --> 00:34:34,880 To my husband Liangcai. 304 00:34:37,280 --> 00:34:38,160 Qiaoer. 305 00:34:38,240 --> 00:34:39,200 Master. 306 00:34:39,280 --> 00:34:40,440 Where's the messenger? 307 00:34:40,520 --> 00:34:41,480 In the front hall. 308 00:34:41,800 --> 00:34:44,280 Ask Gai Fu to take 10 taels of silver and see them off, 309 00:34:44,360 --> 00:34:45,880 tell them not to return again. 310 00:34:45,960 --> 00:34:46,840 Yes. 311 00:34:49,600 --> 00:34:50,440 Qiaoer. 312 00:34:50,520 --> 00:34:51,320 Yes, my lady. 313 00:34:51,400 --> 00:34:53,800 What's the matter with you? 314 00:34:53,880 --> 00:34:55,240 Someone delivered a letter. 315 00:34:55,320 --> 00:34:58,880 I was asked to send them off with ten taels of silver. 316 00:35:08,400 --> 00:35:09,360 Dear 317 00:35:10,600 --> 00:35:11,680 Who is the letter from? 318 00:35:13,000 --> 00:35:16,120 A poor friend hoping to get a loan, so annoying. 319 00:35:16,680 --> 00:35:19,120 It's kind to help the others in need. 320 00:35:19,200 --> 00:35:21,280 You should be happy to help. 321 00:35:21,360 --> 00:35:23,240 I'm happy to help people in distress. 322 00:35:23,320 --> 00:35:24,840 I'm glad to help the poor. 323 00:35:24,920 --> 00:35:28,040 Look, it's snowing and so cold outside. 324 00:35:28,120 --> 00:35:29,880 Must be a struggle for the poor. 325 00:35:29,960 --> 00:35:33,120 If I don't help them, who will? 326 00:35:34,960 --> 00:35:36,080 My husband. 327 00:35:36,800 --> 00:35:37,520 Dear 328 00:35:37,600 --> 00:35:38,320 Alright... 329 00:35:38,400 --> 00:35:41,000 I'll go have a drink, write poems and enjoy the snow. 330 00:35:41,080 --> 00:35:42,720 We'll talk after I come back. 331 00:35:43,720 --> 00:35:45,480 Master, Gai Fu told me that 332 00:35:45,560 --> 00:35:46,960 the two young visitors 333 00:35:47,040 --> 00:35:49,800 said they're old friends of yours, and must see you. 334 00:35:50,360 --> 00:35:52,160 So ten taels won't send them off? 335 00:35:52,240 --> 00:35:53,560 Tell them I'm not here. 336 00:35:54,280 --> 00:35:57,160 Gai Fu has led them to the study. 337 00:35:57,240 --> 00:35:58,600 Tell them I won't meet them. 338 00:35:59,400 --> 00:36:01,520 It's snowing heavily; 339 00:36:01,600 --> 00:36:04,880 Since they're here, why don't you go and meet them? 340 00:36:06,280 --> 00:36:07,240 So annoying. 341 00:36:10,600 --> 00:36:14,160 You can't ignore your guests. 342 00:36:32,800 --> 00:36:35,440 My husband Liangcai. 343 00:36:39,240 --> 00:36:41,480 And my guests are...? 344 00:36:43,120 --> 00:36:43,960 Master Gai. 345 00:36:44,040 --> 00:36:44,920 You two? 346 00:36:45,680 --> 00:36:48,880 Master Gai, it's been eight months, 347 00:36:48,960 --> 00:36:50,320 don't you recognise us? 348 00:36:50,400 --> 00:36:53,080 Qiurong, you...how? 349 00:36:53,160 --> 00:36:55,680 You never expected we would be here, would you? 350 00:37:00,720 --> 00:37:02,240 My dear husband. 351 00:37:11,480 --> 00:37:13,760 Why are you so reckless? You should have told me. 352 00:37:14,080 --> 00:37:16,760 Master Gai, if we're not so reckless, 353 00:37:16,840 --> 00:37:19,480 how could we see you? 354 00:37:19,560 --> 00:37:22,560 My husband, it's been over half a year, 355 00:37:22,640 --> 00:37:26,000 have you forgotten all about me? 356 00:37:26,080 --> 00:37:28,720 I came all the way to Wu Jiang, 357 00:37:28,800 --> 00:37:31,480 and you are ignoring me. 358 00:37:31,560 --> 00:37:35,680 Alas, poor me! 359 00:37:35,760 --> 00:37:37,200 What do you think you're doing? 360 00:37:38,760 --> 00:37:41,640 Master Gai, because of you... 361 00:37:41,720 --> 00:37:45,200 my lady has lost her reputation and family. 362 00:37:45,280 --> 00:37:46,720 Now that we're here, 363 00:37:46,800 --> 00:37:48,920 what plans do you have for her? 364 00:37:49,000 --> 00:37:50,360 Didn't I give you ten taels of silver 365 00:37:50,440 --> 00:37:51,840 and tell you to go home? 366 00:37:52,240 --> 00:37:54,920 Ten taels of silver? 367 00:37:55,000 --> 00:37:57,160 Is that the worth of three lives? 368 00:37:57,240 --> 00:37:58,040 Nonsense. 369 00:37:58,120 --> 00:37:59,080 Ruoyun. 370 00:37:59,520 --> 00:38:00,640 My lady. 371 00:38:02,640 --> 00:38:06,920 Ten taels of silver... 372 00:38:07,000 --> 00:38:09,040 For old times' sake, 373 00:38:12,360 --> 00:38:14,320 Gai Fu... 374 00:38:14,400 --> 00:38:15,400 Yes. 375 00:38:16,200 --> 00:38:16,760 Master. 376 00:38:16,840 --> 00:38:17,800 Bring three hundred taels of silver here. 377 00:38:17,880 --> 00:38:18,720 Yes. 378 00:38:21,960 --> 00:38:24,360 Think on the bright side. 379 00:38:24,440 --> 00:38:26,920 At this stage, I think I should be frank with you. 380 00:38:27,000 --> 00:38:28,080 You're saying... 381 00:38:28,160 --> 00:38:30,600 Since I got back, I was under my father's order 382 00:38:30,680 --> 00:38:34,360 to marry a daughter of an illustrious family. 383 00:38:36,200 --> 00:38:43,200 No wonder I have no news of you for months. 384 00:38:43,280 --> 00:38:56,840 You heartless man with no conscience. 385 00:38:56,920 --> 00:39:02,960 You drugged and took advantage of me. 386 00:39:03,040 --> 00:39:16,320 I had no say in this because I'm pregnant. 387 00:39:16,960 --> 00:39:30,120 I've been waiting for you day after day. 388 00:39:30,200 --> 00:39:42,640 I've been counting the days you were gone. 389 00:39:42,720 --> 00:39:57,880 And you've married someone else! 390 00:39:57,960 --> 00:40:13,400 What do you plan to do with me now? 391 00:40:14,360 --> 00:40:15,040 My lady. 392 00:40:15,120 --> 00:40:18,360 Think it over carefully. 393 00:40:18,440 --> 00:40:21,560 You're from a low background, it isn't a good match. 394 00:40:21,640 --> 00:40:25,160 It was merely some fun, 395 00:40:25,240 --> 00:40:30,120 it was just a fling, nothing more. 396 00:40:30,560 --> 00:40:31,760 My lady. 397 00:40:36,200 --> 00:40:37,200 Qiaoer. 398 00:40:37,520 --> 00:40:38,680 Who told you to bring the tea here? 399 00:40:38,760 --> 00:40:40,760 The young mistress. 400 00:40:40,840 --> 00:40:42,080 The young mistress? 401 00:40:42,680 --> 00:40:43,480 Leave now. 402 00:40:43,560 --> 00:40:44,560 Yes. 403 00:40:46,160 --> 00:40:46,840 Master. 404 00:40:46,920 --> 00:40:47,400 Leave us. 405 00:40:47,480 --> 00:40:48,520 Yes. 406 00:40:51,800 --> 00:40:55,160 300 taels of silver, this is the best I can do. 407 00:40:55,240 --> 00:40:57,680 Take care of yourself from now on. 408 00:41:04,040 --> 00:41:07,840 My lady, how could we take the money? 409 00:41:07,920 --> 00:41:08,880 We... 410 00:41:08,960 --> 00:41:11,520 Ruoyun, not a word. 411 00:41:18,680 --> 00:41:23,480 Three hundred taels of silver to send me off; 412 00:41:23,560 --> 00:41:34,600 It seems like I've been stabbed in the heart. 413 00:41:34,680 --> 00:41:45,560 I hate that there's no place I could voice my despair. 414 00:41:46,040 --> 00:41:54,200 I might as well kill myself here. 415 00:41:54,960 --> 00:41:56,440 My lady. 416 00:41:57,120 --> 00:41:58,120 You... 417 00:41:59,840 --> 00:42:01,120 My lady. 418 00:42:02,320 --> 00:42:04,520 What's this? 419 00:42:06,760 --> 00:42:07,400 My lady. 420 00:42:07,480 --> 00:42:08,080 Gai Hu, Gai Bao... 421 00:42:08,160 --> 00:42:08,960 Here, master. 422 00:42:09,040 --> 00:42:09,800 Kick them out! 423 00:42:09,880 --> 00:42:10,720 Yes. 424 00:42:12,360 --> 00:42:13,320 Wait. 425 00:42:13,400 --> 00:42:15,200 We can walk ourselves out, 426 00:42:15,280 --> 00:42:16,400 you don't need to worry. 427 00:42:16,480 --> 00:42:19,200 Very well! Go ahead. 428 00:42:20,840 --> 00:42:24,400 Gai Liangcai, since you're so mean, 429 00:42:24,480 --> 00:42:25,600 you can't blame us for what we'll do. 430 00:42:26,280 --> 00:42:29,760 Come on, let's go, my lady. 431 00:42:29,840 --> 00:42:31,760 If you die here, 432 00:42:31,840 --> 00:42:32,880 you might as well take him to the court. 433 00:42:32,960 --> 00:42:33,480 What was that? 434 00:42:33,560 --> 00:42:34,960 I said we'll take this to the court. 435 00:42:35,040 --> 00:42:36,600 You drugged her, impregnated her and abandoned her. 436 00:42:36,680 --> 00:42:38,640 Your future will be ruined. 437 00:42:38,720 --> 00:42:40,640 Let's go, my lady. 438 00:42:42,000 --> 00:42:42,880 Wait. 439 00:42:42,960 --> 00:42:44,320 What else do you have to say? 440 00:42:45,080 --> 00:42:47,920 I tried to be nice, and what you're doing to me? 441 00:42:48,000 --> 00:42:50,880 If that's the case, you can stay. 442 00:42:52,760 --> 00:42:53,680 What do you want to do? 443 00:42:53,760 --> 00:42:55,600 Oh, nothing much. Gai Hu, Gai Bao. 444 00:42:55,680 --> 00:42:56,240 Here. 445 00:42:56,320 --> 00:42:58,120 Lock them up in storage hut. 446 00:42:58,200 --> 00:42:59,200 Go! 447 00:43:14,240 --> 00:43:15,360 Master. 448 00:43:21,480 --> 00:43:22,400 Gai Hu, Gai Bao. 449 00:43:22,480 --> 00:43:24,240 Here. 450 00:43:25,240 --> 00:43:28,400 Burn the hut down at midnight. 451 00:43:28,560 --> 00:43:29,680 That... 452 00:43:29,760 --> 00:43:32,960 Be careful, I'll reward you handsomely afterwards. 453 00:43:34,600 --> 00:43:35,880 Thank you, master. 454 00:43:36,400 --> 00:43:37,160 Be careful. 455 00:43:37,240 --> 00:43:38,280 Yes. 456 00:44:14,680 --> 00:44:22,040 It's ten o'clock, Qiurong and her maid are in danger. 457 00:44:25,080 --> 00:44:28,680 The Gai Residence will be a murder scene. 458 00:44:28,760 --> 00:44:39,800 The whole family can be in trouble for his misdeeds. 459 00:44:41,320 --> 00:44:47,800 I want to stay out of this, 460 00:44:47,880 --> 00:44:57,840 but I must do something to save them. 461 00:44:57,920 --> 00:45:02,040 If I set them free, 462 00:45:02,560 --> 00:45:15,640 I just don't know how to face my husband afterwards. 463 00:46:21,560 --> 00:46:27,080 Sister Qiurong... 464 00:46:37,240 --> 00:46:37,960 Sister Qiurong... 465 00:46:38,040 --> 00:46:38,760 Who are you? 466 00:46:38,840 --> 00:46:41,000 I'm... you don't need to worry about that now, 467 00:46:41,080 --> 00:46:42,240 just run! 468 00:46:42,320 --> 00:46:45,600 Run? Is he trying to kill us? 469 00:46:45,680 --> 00:46:46,920 Yes, that's why... 470 00:46:47,000 --> 00:46:48,160 Who are you really? 471 00:46:49,560 --> 00:46:53,080 I'm his...just run. 472 00:46:53,400 --> 00:46:54,560 You're the young Mrs. Gai. 473 00:46:54,640 --> 00:46:57,800 No wonder you're trying to get us out of here. 474 00:46:57,880 --> 00:46:59,160 Don't you worry. 475 00:46:59,240 --> 00:47:01,000 We don't want to stay here any longer. 476 00:47:01,600 --> 00:47:03,320 Come on, let's go, my lady. 477 00:47:10,360 --> 00:47:14,080 Sister Qiurong... I hope you won't misunderstand me. 478 00:47:14,160 --> 00:47:15,040 How? 479 00:47:15,720 --> 00:47:18,640 Let me be honest with you. 480 00:47:18,720 --> 00:47:21,720 My husband plans to burn the hut down at midnight, 481 00:47:21,800 --> 00:47:23,440 burn you two alive. 482 00:47:24,320 --> 00:47:25,040 Really? 483 00:47:25,120 --> 00:47:26,520 Of course. 484 00:47:30,160 --> 00:47:33,040 My lady... 485 00:47:33,120 --> 00:47:35,040 Sister Qiurong... 486 00:47:35,120 --> 00:47:44,240 I...hate...him. 487 00:47:44,320 --> 00:47:51,600 I hate him that he's so ruthless. 488 00:47:51,680 --> 00:48:04,120 It's terrible that he's abandoned me. 489 00:48:04,200 --> 00:48:10,600 And he's trying to kill us? 490 00:48:10,760 --> 00:48:23,520 I won't let him get away with it even if I die. 491 00:48:23,600 --> 00:48:31,440 He just wouldn't listen to me. 492 00:48:31,520 --> 00:48:39,280 I had to come here on my own. 493 00:48:39,360 --> 00:48:46,000 So that I could save you, 494 00:48:46,080 --> 00:48:58,600 and also to prevent a terrible disaster. 495 00:49:07,240 --> 00:49:11,680 You... 496 00:49:11,760 --> 00:49:12,880 Sister Qiurong. 497 00:49:19,120 --> 00:49:21,200 Run! They will be here soon. 498 00:50:13,400 --> 00:50:14,680 Oh no! 499 00:50:16,200 --> 00:50:18,280 Master! Problem! 500 00:50:18,360 --> 00:50:19,320 What's going on? 501 00:50:19,400 --> 00:50:21,280 Ruoyun and Miss Yan are missing! 502 00:50:21,360 --> 00:50:22,760 What should we do? 503 00:50:25,960 --> 00:50:27,080 You two are useless! 504 00:50:27,160 --> 00:50:28,560 Go and find them! 505 00:50:28,640 --> 00:50:29,560 Yes. 506 00:50:46,240 --> 00:50:47,360 My husband. 507 00:50:47,800 --> 00:50:50,720 It's late, where're you off to, my wife? 508 00:50:50,800 --> 00:50:54,280 What are you doing here at this hour? 509 00:50:55,400 --> 00:50:57,960 I was studying in the study. 510 00:50:59,320 --> 00:51:01,440 Studying. 511 00:51:03,240 --> 00:51:05,480 You better head back to your room. 512 00:51:05,560 --> 00:51:08,000 What are you doing here in the snow? 513 00:51:08,680 --> 00:51:10,120 Nothing much. 514 00:51:10,200 --> 00:51:14,400 More like practising martial arts rather than studying. 515 00:51:15,120 --> 00:51:17,920 Why would I? 516 00:51:18,600 --> 00:51:21,920 If you are not, 517 00:51:22,000 --> 00:51:24,360 then why carry a sword? 518 00:51:24,440 --> 00:51:25,080 That... 519 00:51:25,160 --> 00:51:25,760 My husband 520 00:51:25,840 --> 00:51:27,560 Don't worry about this. 521 00:51:29,520 --> 00:51:33,200 I'd like to ask you something. 522 00:51:38,200 --> 00:51:40,160 You seem to be preoccupied today, 523 00:51:40,240 --> 00:51:43,080 is something bothering you? 524 00:51:43,160 --> 00:51:48,920 My wife, you know what a woman's place is. 525 00:51:49,000 --> 00:51:54,200 Why do you keep nagging? 526 00:51:54,280 --> 00:52:06,920 Why didn't you tell me of your wrongdoings? 527 00:52:07,000 --> 00:52:09,200 Tell me, what did I do wrong? 528 00:52:09,280 --> 00:52:11,720 Then, who's Yan Qiurong? 529 00:52:13,480 --> 00:52:14,480 Sorry? 530 00:52:14,560 --> 00:52:18,280 It's wrong to have drugged someone, 531 00:52:18,360 --> 00:52:25,000 and marry me instead? It's too late for Qiurong now. 532 00:52:25,080 --> 00:52:35,920 But burning someone alive? 533 00:52:36,000 --> 00:52:36,760 Shut your mouth. 534 00:52:36,840 --> 00:52:40,320 You've sinned over and over. 535 00:52:40,400 --> 00:52:51,520 I beg you to think twice, and correct your faults. 536 00:52:51,600 --> 00:52:53,520 So you're the one who set them free. 537 00:52:53,600 --> 00:52:58,280 Yes I did, but it's too late now. 538 00:52:58,360 --> 00:53:00,480 Very well, after I've found Qiurong, 539 00:53:00,560 --> 00:53:02,040 I'll take care of you. 540 00:53:06,440 --> 00:53:10,000 My husband, you must think it over. 541 00:53:10,080 --> 00:53:10,800 Master. 542 00:53:10,880 --> 00:53:12,080 Move aside. 543 00:53:12,160 --> 00:53:12,960 My husband 544 00:53:13,960 --> 00:53:14,600 Have you found them? 545 00:53:14,680 --> 00:53:16,840 The back door is open, I don't see them anywhere. 546 00:53:17,640 --> 00:53:19,600 It's all because of you! Lead me to them! 547 00:53:19,680 --> 00:53:20,320 Yes. 548 00:53:20,600 --> 00:53:23,400 My husband... 549 00:53:23,480 --> 00:53:24,720 Please...let them go. 550 00:53:24,800 --> 00:53:26,400 You've to pay with your own life for killing someone. 551 00:53:26,480 --> 00:53:27,480 Move aside. 552 00:53:27,800 --> 00:53:44,720 My husband... 553 00:53:44,800 --> 00:53:57,920 The mistress and maid run hastily, 554 00:53:59,080 --> 00:54:13,080 poor souls are too tired and they stumble. 555 00:54:30,440 --> 00:54:31,400 Carry on! 556 00:54:36,720 --> 00:54:41,360 Looking at the flowing river, 557 00:54:41,440 --> 00:54:47,120 but where to find a boat to cross it on a winter night? 558 00:54:48,520 --> 00:55:02,880 Heaven has forsaken me, 559 00:55:03,760 --> 00:55:18,480 why should I keep on living in disgrace? 560 00:55:19,560 --> 00:55:23,840 I can't resolve this now, 561 00:55:23,920 --> 00:55:33,480 I should wait to avenge in my next life. 562 00:55:34,560 --> 00:55:35,920 My lady. 563 00:55:39,200 --> 00:55:47,040 A murky sky, 564 00:55:47,120 --> 00:55:57,120 I'm numbed by the freezing snowflakes. 565 00:55:57,200 --> 00:56:04,440 People should treat each other warmly, 566 00:56:04,520 --> 00:56:13,760 but yet they don't. 567 00:56:35,840 --> 00:56:39,640 Good move! It's best that you killed yourselves. 568 00:56:43,920 --> 00:56:44,800 My dear. 569 00:56:46,360 --> 00:56:48,160 Qiurong... 570 00:56:48,240 --> 00:56:50,960 How could you, you killed her? 571 00:56:51,040 --> 00:56:53,840 No...she jumped into the river. 572 00:56:58,760 --> 00:57:07,600 Looking at the running river, 573 00:57:07,680 --> 00:57:31,080 I regret that I'm here too late. 574 00:57:36,440 --> 00:57:51,120 What a shame that you've such a husband. 575 00:57:51,200 --> 00:58:04,080 What a pity that you've drowned. 576 00:58:04,160 --> 00:58:05,320 My wife. 577 00:58:17,560 --> 00:58:19,240 My dear 578 00:58:19,320 --> 00:58:21,760 She's dead, why mourn for her? 579 00:58:21,840 --> 00:58:22,760 Let's go back. 580 00:58:24,800 --> 00:58:28,200 Go back? Where to? 581 00:58:28,280 --> 00:58:30,400 It's freezing, what would you do here? 582 00:58:30,480 --> 00:58:31,800 Let's go home. 583 00:58:32,720 --> 00:58:33,680 I don't want to. 584 00:58:33,760 --> 00:58:35,360 Where are you off to, honey? 585 00:58:38,080 --> 00:58:44,680 I despise a husband like you and rather be with parents. 586 00:58:44,760 --> 00:58:49,040 Sweetie, there's a reason to what happened tonight. 587 00:58:49,120 --> 00:58:52,560 For the sake that we're married. 588 00:58:52,640 --> 00:58:55,280 For the sake that we're married? 589 00:58:55,360 --> 00:58:58,560 Anyone would mourn a loss of life. 590 00:58:58,640 --> 00:59:00,960 What are you trying to say? 591 00:59:01,040 --> 00:59:03,360 We've our different paths. 592 00:59:03,440 --> 00:59:05,600 So you're not coming home? 593 00:59:05,680 --> 00:59:09,160 I'd rather die than turning back. 594 00:59:10,840 --> 00:59:15,520 I hope you will make a wise decision, 595 00:59:15,600 --> 00:59:21,240 at this point you don't really have a choice. 596 00:59:21,520 --> 00:59:22,760 What do you want to do? 597 00:59:22,840 --> 00:59:23,800 Go home with me. 598 00:59:23,880 --> 00:59:25,240 Go home with you? 599 00:59:25,320 --> 00:59:27,640 With a heartless man like you? 600 00:59:27,720 --> 00:59:29,120 How can I live with you? 601 00:59:29,200 --> 00:59:32,280 Unless, unless you wish to take my corpse back. 602 00:59:33,800 --> 00:59:36,200 I think Qiurong is still alive, she's struggling. 603 00:59:36,840 --> 00:59:37,880 Where? 604 00:59:38,600 --> 00:59:42,160 Over there... 605 00:59:43,000 --> 00:59:44,680 Where? 606 00:59:44,760 --> 00:59:47,360 There... 607 00:59:55,160 --> 00:59:56,360 Gai Hu. 608 00:59:57,520 --> 00:59:58,760 What is it? 609 00:59:58,840 --> 01:00:02,240 Nothing. Waiting for your order, master. 610 01:00:02,680 --> 01:00:04,000 Go home now, I'll give you a big reward. 611 01:00:04,080 --> 01:00:05,360 Thank you, master. 612 01:00:07,320 --> 01:00:07,880 Let's go. 613 01:00:07,960 --> 01:00:08,840 Yes. 614 01:00:13,840 --> 01:00:16,200 Master, these are footprints of two people, 615 01:00:16,280 --> 01:00:19,000 I think they're two women, heading that way. 616 01:00:19,320 --> 01:00:22,120 Qiurong and her maid could be alive, just tricking us. 617 01:00:22,200 --> 01:00:23,200 Oh, come on! 618 01:00:24,120 --> 01:00:27,480 It's late and snowing so heavily, how could they be? 619 01:00:27,560 --> 01:00:28,480 That... 620 01:00:28,840 --> 01:00:30,920 Let's go and take a look. 621 01:00:31,000 --> 01:00:31,760 Yes. 622 01:00:51,320 --> 01:00:52,520 Goddess of Heaven. 623 01:00:55,920 --> 01:00:59,160 My lady, rest here. 624 01:01:07,400 --> 01:01:11,360 My lady... 625 01:01:11,440 --> 01:01:15,160 Water... 626 01:01:15,240 --> 01:01:17,760 My lady, you... 627 01:01:25,200 --> 01:01:26,680 My lady. 628 01:01:36,800 --> 01:01:41,920 Are you alright, my lady? 629 01:01:42,680 --> 01:01:45,440 You've a fever, don't eat the snow. 630 01:01:45,520 --> 01:01:47,000 I'll take a look around, 631 01:01:47,080 --> 01:01:48,680 and try to get you some hot tea. 632 01:02:04,600 --> 01:02:25,960 Goddess of Heaven, this is Qiurong, 633 01:02:26,040 --> 01:02:40,320 please hear my prayers. 634 01:02:40,400 --> 01:03:07,880 I pray that you could do me justice. 635 01:03:07,960 --> 01:03:20,200 O Goddess of Heaven... 636 01:03:20,560 --> 01:03:39,520 My poor baby is innocent. 637 01:04:29,680 --> 01:04:31,200 Who is it? 638 01:04:31,280 --> 01:04:33,800 A passer-by. 639 01:04:52,520 --> 01:04:53,760 Can I help you? 640 01:04:54,520 --> 01:04:56,560 Old mister, madam. 641 01:04:56,640 --> 01:05:00,440 I'm a passer-by, and would like to get some hot tea. 642 01:05:00,520 --> 01:05:01,760 Of course... 643 01:05:02,240 --> 01:05:04,800 It's cold, come on in. 644 01:05:04,880 --> 01:05:05,600 Come on in. 645 01:05:05,680 --> 01:05:06,880 Thanks. 646 01:05:07,400 --> 01:05:09,280 Go near the fire. 647 01:05:09,360 --> 01:05:10,800 I'll get you a cup of tea. 648 01:05:10,880 --> 01:05:12,120 Thank you. 649 01:05:14,480 --> 01:05:15,520 It's late. 650 01:05:15,600 --> 01:05:18,960 Why are you wandering around in the snow? 651 01:05:19,400 --> 01:05:21,520 Ruoyun, is it you? 652 01:05:23,640 --> 01:05:24,600 What are you doing here? 653 01:05:24,680 --> 01:05:30,440 You are...young Mrs. Gai, how come you... 654 01:05:30,520 --> 01:05:31,680 You know each other? 655 01:05:32,440 --> 01:05:34,520 If not for this kind old man who saved me, 656 01:05:34,600 --> 01:05:35,960 I'd be drowned. 657 01:05:36,040 --> 01:05:36,560 Anyone would do the same. 658 01:05:36,640 --> 01:05:37,480 Where's your lady? 659 01:05:37,560 --> 01:05:38,400 She... 660 01:05:38,480 --> 01:05:40,200 Come on...have some tea. 661 01:05:40,280 --> 01:05:41,520 Thank you, old madam. 662 01:05:42,080 --> 01:05:45,120 This tea is for my lady. 663 01:05:45,200 --> 01:05:46,240 Your lady? 664 01:05:46,320 --> 01:05:47,680 Where is she? 665 01:05:47,760 --> 01:05:49,680 In the Temple of Goddess of Heaven nearby. 666 01:05:53,760 --> 01:05:55,800 So you tricked us. 667 01:05:55,880 --> 01:05:57,280 Where can you run now? 668 01:05:57,840 --> 01:06:00,760 Master, I think she's dead. 669 01:06:01,080 --> 01:06:02,160 Dead? 670 01:06:25,160 --> 01:06:26,480 It's you. 671 01:06:27,120 --> 01:06:29,560 You don't expect to see me one last time? 672 01:06:30,800 --> 01:06:33,680 Good, now that you're here. 673 01:06:33,760 --> 01:06:35,360 Where's Ruoyun? 674 01:06:35,440 --> 01:06:40,320 She... 675 01:06:40,840 --> 01:06:42,320 What? 676 01:06:42,400 --> 01:06:44,160 Tell me, where's that brat Ruoyun? 677 01:06:44,240 --> 01:06:45,880 Where is she? 678 01:06:46,600 --> 01:06:47,760 She... 679 01:06:47,840 --> 01:06:49,360 Where is she? Tell me. 680 01:06:57,760 --> 01:06:58,640 Speak up. 681 01:06:59,240 --> 01:07:03,720 I'll tell you...she's... 682 01:07:03,800 --> 01:07:06,560 Where's she? Tell me. 683 01:07:06,960 --> 01:07:13,320 She drowned. 684 01:07:13,800 --> 01:07:15,360 Drowned? 685 01:07:43,640 --> 01:07:44,640 Gai Hu, let's go. 686 01:08:21,840 --> 01:08:40,880 My lady, now that you're dead 687 01:08:40,960 --> 01:08:52,240 How am I supposed to live on my own? 688 01:08:56,800 --> 01:09:01,400 Ruoyun, don't cry so loudly. 689 01:09:01,480 --> 01:09:06,280 The cold blooded murderer is still around, 690 01:09:06,360 --> 01:09:10,360 he'll be back if he hears you. 691 01:09:10,440 --> 01:09:19,480 And we'll be in trouble. 692 01:09:19,560 --> 01:09:28,160 My lady, you treat me like family, 693 01:09:28,240 --> 01:09:39,840 I'm willing to die in order to thank you. 694 01:09:40,280 --> 01:09:46,320 And what good would that be? 695 01:09:46,400 --> 01:10:01,240 Who will avenge for her? 696 01:10:17,840 --> 01:10:21,640 My lady. 697 01:10:21,720 --> 01:10:22,400 Sister Qiurong. 698 01:10:22,480 --> 01:10:24,080 My lady. 699 01:10:24,160 --> 01:10:25,640 Sister Qiurong. 700 01:10:25,720 --> 01:10:30,480 My lady. 701 01:10:37,080 --> 01:10:38,240 Sister Qiurong. 702 01:10:38,320 --> 01:10:39,560 My lady. 703 01:10:44,920 --> 01:10:46,120 It's you both. 704 01:10:46,200 --> 01:10:47,480 -Sister Qiurong. -My lady. 705 01:10:47,560 --> 01:10:50,880 It's us. How are you? 706 01:10:51,920 --> 01:11:07,440 My heart is torn apart, 707 01:11:07,520 --> 01:11:24,640 and now my tears have dried up. 708 01:11:25,880 --> 01:11:40,520 This was a bad dream, 709 01:11:40,600 --> 01:11:55,680 there's nothing except regret. 710 01:11:55,760 --> 01:12:10,000 Sister Qiurong, take care of yourself. 711 01:12:10,080 --> 01:12:24,240 We'll take this to the court, 712 01:12:24,320 --> 01:12:38,640 I'm determined to bring that murderer to justice. 713 01:12:42,520 --> 01:12:53,200 I fear that my life's ending. 714 01:12:53,280 --> 01:13:08,800 Poem on the handkerchief is the evidence! I don't... 715 01:13:08,880 --> 01:13:15,480 I don't believe there's justice in this world. 716 01:13:15,920 --> 01:13:19,760 -Sister Qiurong. -My lady. 717 01:14:03,320 --> 01:14:15,880 Stained with blood and ink, 718 01:14:15,960 --> 01:14:29,600 love has turned sour. 719 01:14:29,680 --> 01:14:53,400 Love and yearning that lasts till the end of life. 720 01:14:53,480 --> 01:15:05,960 Blood and tears have turned to hate and sorrow. 721 01:15:06,040 --> 01:15:17,480 It's too late now. 722 01:15:17,560 --> 01:15:33,200 Goddess of Heaven. 723 01:15:37,560 --> 01:15:54,280 An escape in the snow has turned into death. 724 01:15:54,360 --> 01:16:07,560 Why didn't you try to help? Are you not moved at all? 725 01:16:08,320 --> 01:16:12,640 Poor woman! She died for nothing. 726 01:16:12,720 --> 01:16:16,880 How can you fill the loss of two lives? 727 01:16:16,960 --> 01:16:19,680 Would you ever try to help? 728 01:16:19,760 --> 01:16:30,480 Who could avenge for her? 729 01:16:34,120 --> 01:16:46,880 Goddess of Heaven. 730 01:16:51,400 --> 01:17:04,280 I've said so much, 731 01:17:04,360 --> 01:17:14,000 why don't you say anything? 732 01:17:16,400 --> 01:17:19,160 You ignored all my pleas 733 01:17:19,240 --> 01:17:22,920 Trying to seek help from the heaven, 734 01:17:23,000 --> 01:17:28,160 or has heaven abandoned me? 735 01:17:31,840 --> 01:17:33,320 Fair and just 736 01:17:33,400 --> 01:17:39,360 Might and force. 737 01:17:39,440 --> 01:17:40,680 Kneel, bow. 738 01:17:42,200 --> 01:17:43,600 Your honour, the drummer is here. 739 01:17:44,720 --> 01:17:47,040 How dare you! According to the book, 740 01:17:47,120 --> 01:17:50,640 forty spanks on the drummer. 741 01:17:52,040 --> 01:17:55,480 Judge, I'm willing to take the punishment. 742 01:17:56,000 --> 01:17:57,160 Injustice! 743 01:17:57,640 --> 01:18:00,000 My lady was killed, she was pregnant. 744 01:18:00,080 --> 01:18:02,120 Miss Wen is just trying to help. 745 01:18:02,200 --> 01:18:04,640 If you must punish someone, please punish me. 746 01:18:06,640 --> 01:18:07,840 Who are you trying to sue? 747 01:18:08,280 --> 01:18:12,280 My own husband. 748 01:18:12,880 --> 01:18:15,480 There are three types of people one can't sue. 749 01:18:15,560 --> 01:18:17,680 And you're suing your own husband? 750 01:18:17,760 --> 01:18:19,480 According to the book, you would get forty spanks, 751 01:18:19,560 --> 01:18:20,480 and then get thrown out. 752 01:18:20,560 --> 01:18:21,600 Are you aware of this? 753 01:18:21,680 --> 01:18:24,040 Yes, I am. But it's a serious case. 754 01:18:24,120 --> 01:18:26,640 I've proof, and I'm willing to take my chances. 755 01:18:26,720 --> 01:18:28,680 Please Your Honour, give me a chance. 756 01:18:28,760 --> 01:18:30,000 Do you have a statement? 757 01:18:30,080 --> 01:18:31,080 Yes. 758 01:18:31,160 --> 01:18:31,880 Bring it here. 759 01:18:31,960 --> 01:18:32,760 Yes. 760 01:18:50,920 --> 01:18:53,720 The plaintiff is Yan Qiurong, 761 01:18:53,800 --> 01:18:59,120 acting on her behalf is Wen...you... 762 01:18:59,200 --> 01:19:01,080 I'm Wen Shuzhen. 763 01:19:01,920 --> 01:19:03,360 Look at me. 764 01:19:10,080 --> 01:19:11,200 Court adjourned. 765 01:19:11,480 --> 01:19:14,040 Court adjourned. 766 01:19:33,880 --> 01:19:35,880 Your Honour, the plaintiff is here. 767 01:19:40,680 --> 01:19:41,440 Your Honour. 768 01:19:41,520 --> 01:19:42,800 Father-in-law 769 01:19:42,880 --> 01:19:47,400 Now since it's not the courtroom, you may not kneel. 770 01:19:47,480 --> 01:19:48,880 Thank you, father-in-law. 771 01:19:53,080 --> 01:19:56,040 Your Honour, lives were lost, 772 01:19:56,120 --> 01:19:58,360 why aren't you interrogating in the front hall? 773 01:19:58,920 --> 01:19:59,680 Father-in-law. 774 01:19:59,760 --> 01:20:01,000 Who's she? 775 01:20:01,080 --> 01:20:03,040 She's the maid of Yan Qiurong. 776 01:20:03,120 --> 01:20:05,560 She's here with me. 777 01:20:14,120 --> 01:20:16,920 Take her to rest and wait for the trial. 778 01:20:17,000 --> 01:20:17,720 Yes. 779 01:20:18,680 --> 01:20:21,120 Your Honour, you must right this wrong. 780 01:20:21,200 --> 01:20:21,960 Father-in-law. 781 01:20:22,040 --> 01:20:23,640 If this is true, 782 01:20:23,720 --> 01:20:26,840 I'll make a fair judgment in the main hall, 783 01:20:26,920 --> 01:20:28,600 don't worry. 784 01:20:29,520 --> 01:20:31,200 Thank you, Your Honour. 785 01:20:38,800 --> 01:20:43,440 Daughter-in-law, are the accusations all true? 786 01:20:46,080 --> 01:20:49,200 For the sake of justice, I had to sue my husband. 787 01:20:49,280 --> 01:20:50,800 Please give a fair trial, father-in-law. 788 01:20:57,800 --> 01:21:01,840 You claim that Liangcai pushed you into the river. 789 01:21:01,920 --> 01:21:04,280 According to him, he said you were an adulterer, 790 01:21:04,360 --> 01:21:08,640 you killed yourself due to shame, could you explain? 791 01:21:12,080 --> 01:21:13,240 Father-in-law, 792 01:21:15,000 --> 01:21:28,280 I've been observing the proper conduct being a woman, 793 01:21:28,360 --> 01:21:31,840 he wanted me dead, 794 01:21:31,920 --> 01:21:35,600 and he made such slanderous accusations. 795 01:21:36,120 --> 01:21:39,760 Chastity is the most important virtue in a woman, 796 01:21:40,520 --> 01:21:47,960 I won't let him ruin my name. 797 01:21:50,040 --> 01:21:52,520 Do you have proof? 798 01:21:52,600 --> 01:21:55,200 You could summon Gai Hu as a witness. 799 01:21:55,280 --> 01:21:57,680 It's stated in the law that it's wrong 800 01:21:57,760 --> 01:22:00,680 for a wife to sue her husband. 801 01:22:00,760 --> 01:22:03,440 I wouldn't care about my life, 802 01:22:03,520 --> 01:22:06,600 but I must not lose my reputation. 803 01:22:06,680 --> 01:22:09,400 If I'm found lying about this... 804 01:22:09,480 --> 01:22:10,280 And? 805 01:22:10,360 --> 01:22:19,240 I'm willing to be executed. 806 01:22:27,080 --> 01:22:29,760 Please investigate, you could summon Gai Hu. 807 01:22:34,720 --> 01:22:35,800 Send Gai Hu in. 808 01:22:35,880 --> 01:22:36,600 Yes. 809 01:22:37,480 --> 01:22:39,920 Stand aside for now, I'll question him. 810 01:22:41,440 --> 01:22:44,720 Father-in-law, you must be impartial. 811 01:22:46,440 --> 01:22:48,320 I'll make a fair judgment. 812 01:22:48,640 --> 01:22:49,960 Thank you, father-in-law. 813 01:23:03,640 --> 01:23:04,640 Old master. 814 01:23:04,960 --> 01:23:09,200 I want to ask you something, you must be honest. 815 01:23:09,280 --> 01:23:12,000 I wouldn't dare to lie, what could I tell you? 816 01:23:12,080 --> 01:23:14,640 How did young Mrs. Gai die? 817 01:23:14,720 --> 01:23:18,280 That...why are you asking me that, master? 818 01:23:18,360 --> 01:23:19,880 The truth. 819 01:23:19,960 --> 01:23:25,000 Mrs. Gai...she...jumped into the river. 820 01:23:25,080 --> 01:23:26,440 Is that the truth? 821 01:23:26,520 --> 01:23:29,880 I saw that with my own eyes. 822 01:23:30,200 --> 01:23:31,240 Gai Hu. 823 01:23:33,240 --> 01:23:36,280 Young mistress... 824 01:23:36,360 --> 01:23:44,160 How could you? 825 01:23:44,240 --> 01:23:45,280 Stop. 826 01:23:47,840 --> 01:23:48,960 Father-in-law, 827 01:23:49,360 --> 01:23:56,360 Gai Hu is lying, this is wrong. 828 01:23:56,440 --> 01:24:03,240 Your false claims have ruined my reputation. 829 01:24:04,640 --> 01:24:06,280 Not only that Qiurong's case couldn't be solved, 830 01:24:06,360 --> 01:24:08,240 you've done me wrong. 831 01:24:08,320 --> 01:24:09,920 Liangcai is his own son, 832 01:24:10,000 --> 01:24:11,840 it seems like there's no one else I could tell. 833 01:24:11,920 --> 01:24:15,640 I should only kill myself to prove my innocence, 834 01:24:15,720 --> 01:24:26,120 and for the victim. 835 01:24:26,920 --> 01:24:31,320 Gai Hu, do you have anything else to say? 836 01:24:36,920 --> 01:24:38,160 Gai Hu. 837 01:24:40,200 --> 01:24:41,640 Young mistress. 838 01:24:41,720 --> 01:24:44,640 Have some conscience, tell the truth. 839 01:24:45,720 --> 01:24:46,600 Young mistress. 840 01:24:48,440 --> 01:24:50,120 Young mistress, it's my fault... 841 01:24:50,200 --> 01:24:51,480 What else do you have to say? 842 01:24:51,560 --> 01:24:53,000 Old master. 843 01:24:53,080 --> 01:24:55,040 Young master pushed the young mistress into the river, 844 01:24:55,120 --> 01:24:56,400 I saw that myself. 845 01:24:56,480 --> 01:24:58,600 Why did you say she killed herself? 846 01:24:58,680 --> 01:25:01,360 It's because... the young master ordered me to. 847 01:25:01,440 --> 01:25:03,840 Father-in-law, when my husband killed Qiurong, 848 01:25:03,920 --> 01:25:05,480 Gai Hu saw it, he was there. 849 01:25:05,560 --> 01:25:06,600 That... 850 01:25:06,680 --> 01:25:07,680 And? 851 01:25:07,760 --> 01:25:11,480 Yes...I saw that too, the young master... 852 01:25:11,560 --> 01:25:12,680 Shut up. 853 01:25:13,160 --> 01:25:14,080 Lock him up. 854 01:25:14,160 --> 01:25:15,000 Yes. 855 01:25:21,560 --> 01:25:22,960 Father-in-law. 856 01:25:23,040 --> 01:25:23,880 You... 857 01:25:32,080 --> 01:25:36,000 Do you know what does one deserve for killing someone? 858 01:25:36,400 --> 01:25:39,040 A life for a life, the killer should be executed. 859 01:25:39,120 --> 01:25:42,840 No parent could ill-treat their own children. 860 01:25:42,920 --> 01:25:46,120 But you can't bend the laws to your favour. 861 01:25:46,400 --> 01:25:52,360 If your husband is executed, who could you rely on? 862 01:25:55,720 --> 01:25:58,920 I'll become a nun. 863 01:25:59,000 --> 01:26:02,360 But you're married to him after all. 864 01:26:03,320 --> 01:26:07,880 Conjugal love? 865 01:26:07,960 --> 01:26:12,200 The respect between husband and wife? 866 01:26:12,280 --> 01:26:25,360 His wife is drowned, I'm Wen Shuzhen. 867 01:26:25,440 --> 01:26:31,680 We all have parents, 868 01:26:31,760 --> 01:26:37,280 he killed Qiurong and the baby she was carrying. 869 01:26:37,360 --> 01:26:43,160 I'm suing him to save the family from future trouble. 870 01:26:43,240 --> 01:26:45,720 Father-in-law, you're a senior official in Suzhou. 871 01:26:45,800 --> 01:26:55,280 You still have brilliant prospects. 872 01:26:55,360 --> 01:27:06,240 Prospects? It's a disaster. 873 01:27:06,320 --> 01:27:16,800 Liangcai committing a crime brings the family to an end 874 01:27:17,280 --> 01:27:27,640 I'll be taking care of you as if you're my own father, 875 01:27:27,720 --> 01:27:39,360 I'll be doing your son's duties till the end. 876 01:27:41,440 --> 01:27:42,560 Father-in-law. 877 01:27:49,400 --> 01:27:50,200 Guards. 878 01:27:50,280 --> 01:27:51,320 Here. 879 01:28:00,920 --> 01:28:02,640 Old master. 880 01:28:09,120 --> 01:28:10,720 Get the young master here. 881 01:28:10,800 --> 01:28:11,640 Yes. 882 01:28:17,360 --> 01:28:18,000 Dad. 883 01:28:18,080 --> 01:28:19,280 Father-in-law. 884 01:28:33,880 --> 01:28:34,800 My wife. 885 01:28:37,880 --> 01:28:55,840 I hope you can give me a second chance, my dear. 886 01:28:55,920 --> 01:29:05,920 As long as you don't testify, my life can be saved. 887 01:29:06,000 --> 01:29:15,360 Think about how evil you were by the river. 888 01:29:15,440 --> 01:29:22,040 Pushing me in then, did you think of the consequences? 889 01:29:22,120 --> 01:29:27,720 If you were not from a family with status, 890 01:29:27,800 --> 01:29:36,200 do you think you could get away with this? 891 01:29:39,800 --> 01:29:50,200 What's been done is done. 892 01:29:50,280 --> 01:30:00,200 I hope you'll consider our love. 893 01:30:00,280 --> 01:30:08,320 If only you would have said this then, 894 01:30:08,400 --> 01:30:16,240 this wouldn't be happening now. 895 01:30:16,320 --> 01:30:24,320 Sister Qiurong died tragically, 896 01:30:24,400 --> 01:30:33,080 she could never rest in peace. 897 01:30:33,160 --> 01:30:41,560 I'll build a shrine; set up a spiritual tablet for her. 898 01:30:41,640 --> 01:30:50,320 I'll offer her incense and sacrifices often. 899 01:30:50,400 --> 01:30:58,240 It'll be a proper burial ground, and on her tombstone 900 01:30:58,320 --> 01:31:06,120 it will be written that she's Mrs. Gai. 901 01:31:06,200 --> 01:31:13,840 Rituals will be carried on for forty nine days, 902 01:31:13,920 --> 01:31:22,760 monks will be praying for her soul. 903 01:31:22,840 --> 01:31:25,880 Rituals and prayers for her soul, 904 01:31:25,960 --> 01:31:31,360 Giving her the title as Mrs. Gai. 905 01:31:34,120 --> 01:31:42,040 Even I'm ashamed to be a member of the Gai Family, 906 01:31:43,320 --> 01:31:49,160 do you think she would be willing to? 907 01:31:49,240 --> 01:31:55,440 It's all your wrong doings. 908 01:31:55,520 --> 01:32:04,240 Father-in-law is fair and impartial. 909 01:32:05,560 --> 01:32:08,720 National Law is a kindness of the king. 910 01:32:55,840 --> 01:32:57,720 Dad, please have mercy. 911 01:32:58,720 --> 01:33:00,000 Your Honour, impart a fair judgement, 912 01:33:00,080 --> 01:33:01,640 you will be thanked in generations to come. 913 01:33:04,400 --> 01:33:07,480 Gai Liangcai, you learnt nothing from your studies, 914 01:33:07,560 --> 01:33:09,320 you murdered Yan Qiurong; she was pregnant at the time. 915 01:33:09,400 --> 01:33:11,760 Witnesses and evidence point that you've broken the laws! 916 01:33:28,840 --> 01:33:29,760 Behead!