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EPISODE 10
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Sister.
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This daughter of the Li family
is promised to someone else.
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I can't stop An'er.
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What should we do?
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Must have been
a stubborn donkey in a past life.
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If we can't pray for it,
then there's still a way.
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What way?
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We snatch.
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Aunt.
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You usually look kind and gentle,
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yet you say something like this.
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Really an eye-opener for me.
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Lianghan.
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I am always nice to you, right?
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Yes.
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Convince your lady to be an inside helper.
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It's an emergency rescue,
accumulating virtue and merit,
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providing relief for others' difficulties,
adding blessings and fortune.
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Honey.
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Fuhui.
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Silly.
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Master Chai traveled
a thousand miles for Kangning,
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plucking a red plum blossom
from the old mansion
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because it's not yet the season
for plum blossoms.
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Fearing that Kangning
would be disappointed,
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he sought out the best craftsman
to set it with red gemstones.
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No matter how many faults his mother has,
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considering his sincere efforts,
please also be more lenient.
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So, according to you,
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this marriage with the Chai family
can work?
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Although Master Du is good,
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him marrying Kangning
is to repay the kindness.
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For a year and a half,
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their marriage will work
because Kangning is young and beautiful.
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After ten or eight years,
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through the ups and downs
in the officialdom,
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his heart hardens
and inevitably, disdain arises.
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He will blame us for demanding repayment.
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He lacks a powerful family
in the officialdom to support him.
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What should Kangning do then?
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He wouldn't dare.
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Human nature is fickle.
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But the Chai family is different.
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They begged for Kangning.
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Mother, please consider carefully.
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Seeing those lands when entering the city,
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the Chai family
is wealthy and comfortable.
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Kangning would have
reliable support in the future.
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What are you talking about
with such enthusiasm?
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Tell me about it too.
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Fuhui's telling me…
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It's nothing.
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Mom, have some oranges.
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Kangning is about to get married.
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I still have some personal advice
to give her.
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Shouhua, stay with Mom a bit longer.
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Try it on again,
in case there's any part that doesn't fit.
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There's still time to alter it.
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I made it myself. How could it not fit?
Put it there. I'll try it on in a moment.
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But…
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Chunlai.
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Chunlai, you can leave now.
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Fuhui.
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How come you're here at this time?
Have you seen Mom?
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Kangning, someone from
the Chai family came at noon.
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Madam Chai kowtowed
and bowed to our mother.
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She insisted on having you
as her daughter-in-law.
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And there's something you should know.
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Master Chai is going to sea.
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Going to sea?
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Fuhui, right after persuading Mom,
hurriedly rushed to Kangning's room.
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You sure ran fast.
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Kangning, at least go see him.
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Try your best to persuade him.
So that your acquaintance wasn't in vain.
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If the marriage doesn't work, so be it.
Master Chai has helped many times.
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He was literally a lifesaver.
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If you choose to ignore this,
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then you're not human. Move.
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If you wish to send the entire Li family
to their doom, just go ahead.
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Shouhua, who are you trying to scare?
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- That Du family…
- Mom might not know.
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According to the customs of our dynasty,
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the top three scholars
of the imperial examination
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are imperial supervisors
or judges of the Court of Judicial Review.
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The rest are also appointed
to respective official positions.
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At first, each official position
isn't prominent,
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but those who excel
in the imperial examinations
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often rise rapidly within ten years.
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Many even become chancellors
within the court.
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How dare you underestimate Du Yangxi?
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Who knows if in the future,
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he isn't a Lv Mengzheng, who served
as prime minister for seven years.
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Making such a formidable enemy
is tantamount to dooming your family.
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The Li family saved his life
yet he dares to repay kindness with hate.
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If he were a magnanimous person,
how could he leave a provoking couplet
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at the Liu family's door?
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If he remembered to repay the favor,
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why would he wait until his
mother forced him before mentioning it?
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Sister, even great tolerance can't endure
the humiliation of a broken engagement.
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With you leaving, we can't form
a good relationship with the in-laws.
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We'll make enemies.
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Since he has such deep schemes,
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we can't marry Kangning to him.
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We can't outwit him.
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Fuhui, go back.
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Shouhua.
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I've always known you're cold
on the outside, warm on the inside.
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Who would have thought you to be
so heartless?
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Your mouth is full of schemes and fear.
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What about conducting oneself
as Father taught us?
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How can we stand by?
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Fine, if you won't go, then I will.
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Fuhui, stand there.
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Let our whole family discuss it.
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The mother-in-law is not easily fooled.
This matter surely can't be accomplished.
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Then we need to employ a clever strategy
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to persuade Madam Li first.
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My lady.
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My lady, please sit.
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This time,
she's really taken a hard stance.
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She can't even persuade her own daughter.
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Fuhui, we're all family.
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You need to think of a good way
to help out your aunt by marriage.
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Mother.
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Although my mother
is the head of the household,
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in our Li family,
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the truly formidable one is someone else.
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Your bigger sister?
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Shouhua usually doesn't speak much
but, in fact, has very calculated plans.
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And mother usually heeds her advice.
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She's set on marrying Kangning
to the Du family,
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which makes it even harder
for others to persuade.
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Then, according to you, this matter
should certainly not be pursued.
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Aunt.
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Do you really want Kangning to be
the daughter-in-law for the Chai family?
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If I dare not to,
then I'll be punished by God.
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I'm just afraid your mother and sister
won't allow it.
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Even deities can't persuade
a change of mind, let alone you.
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With your words, I'm at ease.
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Things have come to this,
indeed a bit troublesome.
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But it's not necessarily impossible.
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Good, my lady.
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What's on your mind?
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Let's use a two-pronged approach.
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On one hand, I'll step forward
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and try to persuade Kangning
to reconsider.
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On the other hand,
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we'll penetrate the enemy's camp,
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disrupt their foothold,
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making it difficult for her
to stand alone.
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This time, I must confront Shouhua
and fight with her.
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Now dressed so lively and spirited.
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All made new at the shop.
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Why bother with this trouble?
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It's no trouble, no trouble at all.
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Come on. Sit.
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How can those made outside
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compare to what's made within the family?
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I knew long ago my son-in-law
is no ordinary person.
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Destined to rise high.
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It's just a matter of time.
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You are, after all, the proud mother
of the top provincial scholar.
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You need to dress up.
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Shouhua arrives.
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Feel it, Mrs. Du. Kangning is busy
embroidering the wedding dress.
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The clothes have been made
to fit your measurements.
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If you find them ill-fitting anywhere,
I'll help you alter them.
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They fit well and comfortable.
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This was done just by eye
and yet they fit so well.
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Truly a fine craft.
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I had someone find
my son-in-law's old clothes
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and had Shouhua make two new sets.
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Later, there's the imperial examination
and the proclamation of his name.
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There'll be salutations
to the ancient sages and teachers.
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A feast to celebrate the good news.
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Without several sets of bright
and fresh clothing, that just won't do.
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My dear in-laws.
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If it weren't for your thoughtfulness,
I wouldn't have known
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about all these
conventional customs underlying it.
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I really don't understand these things.
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Thanks to Shouhua's reminder,
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otherwise,
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I almost neglected
my son-in-law's important matters.
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Shouhua
must be the Weaver Girl reincarnated.
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Such fine stitching.
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I wish I had two sons
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to marry Shouhua
and take her back home as well.
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Before I leave, I must settle
all the old accounts in the shops.
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Clear up all of them.
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Okay.
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Master, the kitchen
at Xiangguo Temple had a leak.
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The Chai family donated timber and stones.
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The old abbot is very grateful.
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Madam wants a water and land ritual
for him, hosted by the old abbot.
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She copied scriptures specifically.
Please deliver them yourself tomorrow.
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Okay.
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You stole the bracelet from our house?
Come on. Follow me.
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- I don't know.
- Go.
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Cousin.
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- What? What are you looking at?
- Nothing.
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Shouldn't we go to the temple
to hold the service?
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Come on. Let's go.
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XIANGGUO TEMPLE
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This way, please, Master Chai.
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The abbot is waiting in the front kitchen.
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Master Chai.The abbot is waiting for you.
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Little master.
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I've heard your temple
has nice scenery and flourishing incense.
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I'd like to admire it too.
I wonder if that would be possible?
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I haven't heard today of any ladies
from notable families coming to worship.
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Master, feel free to take a walk.
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If you encounter any ladies
on the way, then just avoid them.
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Shouhua.
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I invited Kangning to offer incense
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to pray for her future
husband's imperial examination,
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but you're following. Are you afraid
I might kidnap Kangning?
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We have a traitor in the house.
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I must keep a closer eye on Kangning.
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Who are you calling a traitor?
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In the end, you're one of the Fans.
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Come out quickly.
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Honey, Shouhua is quite astute.
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As though your tricks could fool anyone.
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She thinks that by following,
I'll be out of options.
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Thinking herself clever.
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Right, honey, regarding home…
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There's no need for you to babble on.
I've already hired help. Go check on it.
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- Don't let Shouhua notice.
- Okay.
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This is the newly arrived tea, right?
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I will inventory it before storing it.
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Haode.
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You're here to check the goods.
Why didn't you bring the ledger?
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The ledger is all in my mind. Go ahead.
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Just trust me.
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I checked it twice
at the dock this morning.
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This is the 45 wen wax tea.
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The 165 wen piece tea,
the large roll medium size.
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This is Linghua, green sprout.
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This is the poplar wood
and grass paper required by the steward.
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You're all talk. I'll just count slowly.
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You're here.
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No wonder I couldn't find you.
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Shouhua asked me to stay.
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I'm learning how to take inventory
and receive goods.
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You're not one to have the patience
for detail-oriented work.
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Go play with Leshan.
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When you come back,
ensure the accounts are clear.
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Don't worry, I won't tell her.
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Really?
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Qiongnu, you're so kind.
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I'm leaving. I'll bring you fruit
when I come back.
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Don't forget.
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Go.
255
00:14:29,480 --> 00:14:31,680
- Hey, wood! Hurry up and move it inside.
- Okay.
256
00:14:31,760 --> 00:14:32,640
Quick, move it inside.
257
00:14:32,720 --> 00:14:33,840
Quick.
258
00:14:34,520 --> 00:14:35,560
Come on.
259
00:14:42,880 --> 00:14:44,520
Great Compassion, Great Mercy, Guan Yin.
260
00:14:45,240 --> 00:14:47,080
I don't ask for marriage
261
00:14:47,160 --> 00:14:48,360
or the future.
262
00:14:49,280 --> 00:14:51,280
Only because someone
is embarking on a long journey.
263
00:14:51,360 --> 00:14:53,240
Especially praying to the Bodhisattva
for blessings.
264
00:14:53,840 --> 00:14:55,960
If this trip goes well,
265
00:14:57,000 --> 00:14:59,800
I ask the Bodhisattva for
a favorable divination. If not possible…
266
00:15:07,040 --> 00:15:08,120
Kangning.
267
00:15:09,120 --> 00:15:12,320
This divination of yours, for me?
268
00:15:34,840 --> 00:15:37,160
If it's not accurate,
then I'll do it again.
269
00:15:46,120 --> 00:15:47,320
Who?
270
00:15:47,400 --> 00:15:49,240
Mother, where's Kangning?
271
00:15:49,320 --> 00:15:51,520
She is worshiping Guan Yin
in the front hall.
272
00:15:54,880 --> 00:15:57,080
Shouhua. I've only been away for a moment.
273
00:15:57,160 --> 00:15:59,400
I'm not a criminal.
No need for round-the-clock vigilance.
274
00:16:00,520 --> 00:16:03,000
What are you talking about?
275
00:16:03,080 --> 00:16:04,160
I don't understand.
276
00:16:04,800 --> 00:16:06,400
The Du family is sending
a betrothal gift.
277
00:16:06,480 --> 00:16:09,200
Mother said we need to get married
before the imperial examination.
278
00:16:09,280 --> 00:16:10,280
Bless me.
279
00:16:10,360 --> 00:16:13,240
The wedding date is set
for the 18th of February.
280
00:16:13,880 --> 00:16:16,480
Shouhua hopes you can postpone
for a couple more days.
281
00:16:16,560 --> 00:16:18,560
Hesitating because she can't
bear to part with you.
282
00:16:19,200 --> 00:16:23,680
Some people say yes verbally,
but they don't mean it in their heart.
283
00:16:24,520 --> 00:16:26,080
I'm consistent in word and heart.
284
00:16:27,200 --> 00:16:28,960
Shouhua, it's settled then.
285
00:16:29,760 --> 00:16:31,640
Everything is settled. Go back now.
286
00:16:33,080 --> 00:16:35,120
Bodhisattva, I'm leaving.
287
00:17:00,720 --> 00:17:04,160
Such a great opportunity has been missed.
All my painstaking planning was in vain.
288
00:17:04,240 --> 00:17:06,320
The wedding date is set
for the 18th of February.
289
00:17:06,400 --> 00:17:10,040
That's really rushing it. A mother-in-law
fears a good son-in-law being taken away.
290
00:17:10,800 --> 00:17:12,080
February 18th.
291
00:17:13,200 --> 00:17:14,600
What a coincidence,
292
00:17:14,680 --> 00:17:16,240
I'm also setting out on that day.
293
00:17:17,040 --> 00:17:18,880
Won't be able to make it
for the wedding drinks.
294
00:17:21,360 --> 00:17:22,600
Prepare a big gift on my behalf.
295
00:17:22,680 --> 00:17:23,880
What?
296
00:17:24,560 --> 00:17:26,000
Prepare gifts?
297
00:17:35,760 --> 00:17:38,040
Madam Li, congratulations!
298
00:17:38,120 --> 00:17:40,960
The Du family has officially proposed.
299
00:17:41,040 --> 00:17:44,040
Quick, bring over
the matchmakers' gift boxes.
300
00:17:44,120 --> 00:17:45,440
Join in the joy.
301
00:17:45,520 --> 00:17:48,000
A little token of sincerity.
It's not much of a respect.
302
00:17:48,080 --> 00:17:50,520
- Join in the joy!
- Stop!
303
00:17:51,240 --> 00:17:54,600
I'd like to see who dares to forcefully
marry my Chai family's daughter-in-law.
304
00:17:54,680 --> 00:17:56,920
Li Kangning is my Chai family's
daughter-in-law.
305
00:17:57,640 --> 00:18:00,400
Be you a family of official nobility
or a wealthy household?
306
00:18:00,480 --> 00:18:02,520
I'd like to see who dares
to send a marriage proposal.
307
00:18:02,600 --> 00:18:04,320
I'll smash apart anyone who comes.
308
00:18:05,080 --> 00:18:07,080
- Madam Li.
- Who's that outside making such a racket?
309
00:18:07,160 --> 00:18:09,120
- When did your daughter get betrothed?
- Go see.
310
00:18:13,280 --> 00:18:14,640
Shouhua has given her instructions.
311
00:18:14,720 --> 00:18:16,720
No matter how much commotion
there is outside,
312
00:18:16,800 --> 00:18:17,920
you shouldn't go out.
313
00:18:18,000 --> 00:18:19,080
Why?
314
00:18:20,200 --> 00:18:22,240
Fearing that the Chai family
might abduct you.
315
00:18:22,320 --> 00:18:23,280
The Chai family?
316
00:18:23,960 --> 00:18:25,280
Abducting you?
317
00:18:25,360 --> 00:18:26,200
What a joke.
318
00:18:26,280 --> 00:18:29,480
Since when did Kangning
become your daughter-in-law?
319
00:18:29,560 --> 00:18:31,160
It's for the sake of your son,
320
00:18:31,240 --> 00:18:33,200
Master Chai,
321
00:18:33,280 --> 00:18:34,680
that I respect you.
322
00:18:34,760 --> 00:18:37,560
Otherwise, I would have kicked you out
with a stick long ago.
323
00:18:38,920 --> 00:18:41,680
Dear neighboring gentry
and fellow villagers.
324
00:18:41,760 --> 00:18:43,880
You must bear witness for me.
325
00:18:43,960 --> 00:18:46,400
My family, the Chai,
resides in the city of Bianjing.
326
00:18:46,480 --> 00:18:48,520
We are a family with a good name
and reputation.
327
00:18:49,200 --> 00:18:51,880
I need to pick those families
with generations in officialdom
328
00:18:51,960 --> 00:18:53,600
who wish to marry into my family.
329
00:18:54,240 --> 00:18:56,160
Why would I force a connection
with the Li family?
330
00:18:57,640 --> 00:18:59,160
Let me ask you.
331
00:18:59,240 --> 00:19:02,360
In early October, our two families
exchanged cards and agreed on a marriage.
332
00:19:02,440 --> 00:19:03,560
There is such a thing, right?
333
00:19:04,520 --> 00:19:06,360
Mid-month, my family made the betrothal,
334
00:19:06,440 --> 00:19:08,160
and your Li family gave a reciprocal gift.
335
00:19:08,240 --> 00:19:09,920
Did I ever lie about this?
336
00:19:10,640 --> 00:19:12,560
Two reputable matchmakers
can bear witness for me.
337
00:19:12,640 --> 00:19:14,840
A whole ten boxes for the betrothal gift.
338
00:19:14,920 --> 00:19:16,840
How dare your Li family
go back on the marriage?
339
00:19:17,440 --> 00:19:18,960
We have been matchmakers for 20 years.
340
00:19:19,040 --> 00:19:22,000
Known far and wide,
people all can testify.
341
00:19:23,480 --> 00:19:24,840
Really? How can this be?
342
00:19:24,920 --> 00:19:26,680
- Exactly.
- Such a substantial bride price.
343
00:19:26,760 --> 00:19:28,000
So what?
344
00:19:28,080 --> 00:19:29,760
- Okay.
- Older sister, please save my son.
345
00:19:31,400 --> 00:19:34,120
Madam Chai, the words spoken that day
in the Pan Restaurant,
346
00:19:34,200 --> 00:19:35,680
all have gone down the river.
347
00:19:35,760 --> 00:19:38,120
Just over a few critical remarks
about the betrothal gift.
348
00:19:38,200 --> 00:19:40,320
I've already personally visited
to apologize.
349
00:19:41,120 --> 00:19:43,320
But I never once said I'd back out
of the engagement.
350
00:19:44,000 --> 00:19:45,200
Fuhui, you tell them.
351
00:19:45,280 --> 00:19:47,840
When have I ever said
to back out of the engagement?
352
00:19:51,720 --> 00:19:53,040
So, it's true.
353
00:19:53,120 --> 00:19:56,240
In October, one match was made.
Now, another one follows.
354
00:19:56,320 --> 00:19:58,640
Mother Li, you've made a good deal indeed.
355
00:19:58,720 --> 00:20:00,040
I know.
356
00:20:00,120 --> 00:20:01,480
Promised twice.
357
00:20:02,800 --> 00:20:04,280
Honored neighbors.
358
00:20:04,360 --> 00:20:06,840
You must all stand up for me.
359
00:20:06,920 --> 00:20:09,680
The Li family, watching closely
360
00:20:09,760 --> 00:20:11,600
as the Du family
gained an academic champion,
361
00:20:11,680 --> 00:20:13,400
developed mercenary intentions
362
00:20:13,480 --> 00:20:15,840
and used trivial matters as an excuse
363
00:20:15,920 --> 00:20:17,000
to call off the marriage.
364
00:20:17,080 --> 00:20:18,240
This…
365
00:20:20,120 --> 00:20:21,520
This is just too outrageous.
366
00:20:21,600 --> 00:20:23,000
Madam Chai.
367
00:20:23,640 --> 00:20:26,920
Our two families merely discussed marriage
without actually concluding the betrothal.
368
00:20:27,000 --> 00:20:29,800
So, how can there be talk of retracting
the marriage to marry another?
369
00:20:29,880 --> 00:20:31,680
Who says I didn't give a betrothal gift?
370
00:20:31,760 --> 00:20:35,160
The betrothal gift from my family
is clearly in your house.
371
00:20:38,040 --> 00:20:40,800
This is my family's storeroom.
There's nothing inside, just tea leaves.
372
00:20:40,880 --> 00:20:42,800
- It must be here.
- No.
373
00:20:42,880 --> 00:20:44,520
Someone come here. Search for me!
374
00:20:44,600 --> 00:20:45,800
- Yes.
- No.
375
00:20:45,880 --> 00:20:47,880
- The stuff in here is too delicate.
- Mother.
376
00:20:47,960 --> 00:20:51,200
- I need to sell it for silver, Mother.
- The dowry is but a shadow of a matter.
377
00:20:51,280 --> 00:20:53,720
Have her search and see what she can find.
378
00:20:53,800 --> 00:20:55,520
- No, take a look.
- I need to sell it for silver.
379
00:20:55,600 --> 00:20:58,160
Sudden clearings and rain
are not traits of a good matchmaker.
380
00:20:59,080 --> 00:21:01,000
Unnecessarily stirring up this trouble.
381
00:21:01,640 --> 00:21:04,000
However good this Li Kangning might be,
382
00:21:04,080 --> 00:21:07,600
I'm afraid this may not be
the good fortune destined for my son.
383
00:21:15,360 --> 00:21:17,600
Careful! Careful.
I need to sell this for money.
384
00:21:17,680 --> 00:21:19,320
- Ms. Chai.
- If it gets damp, it won't sell.
385
00:21:19,400 --> 00:21:22,400
- These are all our family's tea leaves.
- Everyone, take a look.
386
00:21:22,480 --> 00:21:24,000
Tea that's dampened doesn't sell well.
387
00:21:24,080 --> 00:21:25,280
It's okay.
388
00:21:27,520 --> 00:21:28,600
Are these tea leaves?
389
00:21:28,680 --> 00:21:30,280
Look.
390
00:21:30,360 --> 00:21:31,880
Everyone, look.
391
00:21:31,960 --> 00:21:33,320
This is from my Chai family.
392
00:21:33,400 --> 00:21:35,440
A prepared beaded and jade coronet.
393
00:21:35,520 --> 00:21:36,960
Four pairs of gold bracelets.
394
00:21:37,640 --> 00:21:38,840
This is a tea cake.
395
00:21:38,920 --> 00:21:40,520
This is foreign wine.
396
00:21:40,600 --> 00:21:42,040
Look.
397
00:21:43,160 --> 00:21:45,040
How did my fine tea goods
398
00:21:45,120 --> 00:21:47,440
all become a dowry?
399
00:21:48,040 --> 00:21:50,680
Mother, there is a girl at home
serving as an offering.
400
00:21:51,480 --> 00:21:53,640
She betrayed her own mother and sisters.
401
00:21:53,720 --> 00:21:56,520
Right, everything in this box
is of the highest quality.
402
00:21:56,600 --> 00:21:58,960
- Fine silk.
- The evidence is as solid as a mountain.
403
00:21:59,040 --> 00:22:00,880
Dare to marry off the daughter
to someone else!
404
00:22:00,960 --> 00:22:02,680
I'll take you to court over this!
405
00:22:03,400 --> 00:22:05,640
Madam Li, it's your fault.
406
00:22:05,720 --> 00:22:07,520
How can you go back on your word?
407
00:22:07,600 --> 00:22:09,520
This shouldn't be said like this.
408
00:22:09,600 --> 00:22:11,560
Your love for your daughter
has made you a mercenary.
409
00:22:11,640 --> 00:22:12,800
It's human nature, after all.
410
00:22:12,880 --> 00:22:15,040
But one mountain always
looks higher than the next.
411
00:22:15,120 --> 00:22:18,320
Promising marriage and changing your mind.
This violates the Great Song laws.
412
00:22:18,400 --> 00:22:20,600
That's right.
413
00:22:20,680 --> 00:22:22,400
Sue me. It's up to you.
414
00:22:23,000 --> 00:22:25,800
Sue me. Go ahead and sue me.
415
00:22:25,880 --> 00:22:28,800
It was your family who despised poverty
and loved wealth first
416
00:22:28,880 --> 00:22:30,320
and did not marry into my family.
417
00:22:30,400 --> 00:22:31,960
Now, it's all good.
418
00:22:32,040 --> 00:22:34,200
Now, you turn around
and come back crawling.
419
00:22:34,280 --> 00:22:36,240
Is there such a headless lawsuit?
420
00:22:36,320 --> 00:22:37,960
I wonder who will take your complaint?
421
00:22:38,040 --> 00:22:40,600
Quickly ask your two daughters.
422
00:22:41,160 --> 00:22:43,760
Dare to betroth the daughter
and marry her off to another.
423
00:22:43,840 --> 00:22:45,960
That calls for a hundred strokes
of punishment.
424
00:22:47,240 --> 00:22:49,600
A punishment of one,
a hundred strokes indeed.
425
00:22:51,320 --> 00:22:52,200
Mother.
426
00:22:52,800 --> 00:22:54,760
- Injustice!
- How can I, one woman, marry two men?
427
00:22:54,840 --> 00:22:56,760
This is bad, Fourth Sister.
Discuss with the Du family.
428
00:22:56,840 --> 00:22:59,400
- It's making my life difficult.
- I'll have to go right away.
429
00:22:59,480 --> 00:23:01,120
It's not good to let the Du family know.
430
00:23:01,200 --> 00:23:02,080
The matchmaker's left.
431
00:23:02,160 --> 00:23:03,960
With such a commotion,
the neighbors will hear.
432
00:23:04,040 --> 00:23:05,920
- No, hurry up and go.
- But…
433
00:23:07,000 --> 00:23:08,520
Don't push. Who is this?
434
00:23:09,840 --> 00:23:12,320
Madam Li, Madam Chai.
435
00:23:12,400 --> 00:23:14,480
My old lady has said
436
00:23:14,560 --> 00:23:16,720
that both of you come
from respectable families.
437
00:23:16,800 --> 00:23:18,320
Let's not let outsiders laugh about it.
438
00:23:19,040 --> 00:23:21,040
Everything can be discussed.
439
00:23:21,120 --> 00:23:23,080
You two, please talk in the courtyard.
440
00:23:29,920 --> 00:23:31,280
Madam.
441
00:23:32,640 --> 00:23:34,280
An'er, rest assured.
442
00:23:35,600 --> 00:23:37,520
Although the Li family are troublemakers,
443
00:23:37,600 --> 00:23:40,040
if it really comes to a fight,
then Mother won't lose.
444
00:23:41,120 --> 00:23:44,120
If she still refuses to back down,
then I'll take her to court.
445
00:23:44,200 --> 00:23:46,440
Auntie, you're really imposing.
446
00:23:46,520 --> 00:23:48,360
You dare to say
it was all your instigation.
447
00:23:51,720 --> 00:23:52,800
Mother.
448
00:23:52,880 --> 00:23:53,920
It hurts.
449
00:23:54,560 --> 00:23:55,520
What?
450
00:23:55,600 --> 00:23:57,800
- Isn't it all for you?
- I don't need it.
451
00:23:58,440 --> 00:24:01,560
For this marriage, to frame the Li family
for reneging on the marriage.
452
00:24:01,640 --> 00:24:03,600
You've the nerve to think of it,
all rotten ideas.
453
00:24:04,840 --> 00:24:05,760
Let me tell you.
454
00:24:05,840 --> 00:24:07,480
I'm definitely going to Quanzhou.
455
00:24:07,560 --> 00:24:09,680
The date is set.
No one can change my mind.
456
00:24:12,280 --> 00:24:15,240
If my mother makes a scene again
I'll beat you up.
457
00:24:24,480 --> 00:24:25,520
Aunt.
458
00:24:25,600 --> 00:24:27,440
Does it hurt,
scratching yourself like that?
459
00:24:27,520 --> 00:24:29,080
What do you think?
460
00:24:29,160 --> 00:24:31,200
- The skin is broken.
- Exactly.
461
00:24:32,240 --> 00:24:33,880
That was quite a heavy hand.
462
00:24:39,040 --> 00:24:41,000
Have these two gone mad
to actually manage a laugh?
463
00:24:41,720 --> 00:24:44,320
Master, for whom are mistress
and Master Fan here?
464
00:24:44,400 --> 00:24:46,960
You know well.
Anyhow, accept this kindness.
465
00:24:47,040 --> 00:24:48,360
- Just--
- Hold your tongue.
466
00:24:48,440 --> 00:24:50,880
- Prepare the gifts right away.
- Let's go to the Li family now.
467
00:24:50,960 --> 00:24:53,600
After this slap, without sweets,
wouldn't my hand hurt in vain?
468
00:24:53,680 --> 00:24:55,240
Come with me to the Du family.
469
00:24:55,840 --> 00:24:56,800
Du family.
470
00:24:57,560 --> 00:24:58,720
Master.
471
00:24:59,600 --> 00:25:01,640
Isn't it winning first place on
the provincial exam?
472
00:25:02,680 --> 00:25:05,640
Two years ago, when Meng wanted a house,
didn't he ask our lord for a loan?
473
00:25:06,240 --> 00:25:07,800
And he gets to act big in front of you.
474
00:25:07,880 --> 00:25:09,880
And that Lingyao,
is another example of ingratitude.
475
00:25:09,960 --> 00:25:12,040
Indeed, it was our fault to begin with.
476
00:25:12,120 --> 00:25:14,160
It's only right to wait a bit longer.
477
00:25:14,240 --> 00:25:17,040
What? Has this already
tired out your legs?
478
00:25:17,640 --> 00:25:18,840
I wouldn't dare.
479
00:25:23,280 --> 00:25:24,120
Yuanming.
480
00:25:24,960 --> 00:25:26,120
Sorry for keeping you waiting.
481
00:25:26,200 --> 00:25:28,400
Look at me, getting so engrossed
in reading I forget all else.
482
00:25:28,480 --> 00:25:30,160
Forgive me if there's
been any discourtesies.
483
00:25:30,240 --> 00:25:31,560
It is we who have disturbed you.
484
00:25:32,120 --> 00:25:34,080
Yesterday, it was my mother
who was at fault first.
485
00:25:35,160 --> 00:25:36,560
I only fear you might take offense.
486
00:25:36,640 --> 00:25:38,400
We've come to your door to apologize.
487
00:25:38,480 --> 00:25:40,480
We even thought Yuanming
would not let us in.
488
00:25:40,560 --> 00:25:43,040
Nonsense. Come in and let's talk.
489
00:25:48,880 --> 00:25:49,880
Please.
490
00:25:56,800 --> 00:25:57,760
Old An.
491
00:25:58,560 --> 00:26:00,760
- Slow down.
- Who is that?
492
00:26:01,720 --> 00:26:04,520
That's a famous rich merchant
from Bianjing, with the surname Chai.
493
00:26:04,600 --> 00:26:06,000
Chai.
494
00:26:08,520 --> 00:26:09,760
Could it be him?
495
00:26:17,440 --> 00:26:18,280
Old An.
496
00:26:20,880 --> 00:26:21,880
Two years ago,
497
00:26:21,960 --> 00:26:24,840
when Master Chai was on a business trip,
did he ever pass through Ezhou?
498
00:26:27,480 --> 00:26:30,480
Let me tell you, when he gets there,
he won't have imagined it to be like this.
499
00:26:30,560 --> 00:26:31,440
I know.
500
00:26:32,760 --> 00:26:34,880
Isn't this method quite good?
501
00:26:36,160 --> 00:26:37,000
An'er.
502
00:26:37,080 --> 00:26:38,560
- Cousin.
- You're back.
503
00:26:38,640 --> 00:26:40,120
I was thinking of discussing with you.
504
00:26:40,200 --> 00:26:42,960
Mother, I've apologized
to the Du family on your behalf.
505
00:26:43,680 --> 00:26:44,880
Explained the ins and outs.
506
00:26:44,960 --> 00:26:47,680
The marriage alliance between
the Du and Li families remains as before.
507
00:26:47,760 --> 00:26:48,760
Let this matter end here.
508
00:26:48,840 --> 00:26:50,440
You don't want to marry
Li Kangning anymore?
509
00:26:50,520 --> 00:26:53,200
No. If you two make trouble again,
510
00:26:53,280 --> 00:26:54,960
then I'll set off for Quanzhou tomorrow.
511
00:26:56,400 --> 00:26:57,280
An'er.
512
00:26:58,840 --> 00:26:59,680
An'er.
513
00:26:59,760 --> 00:27:02,000
If you want to go to Quanzhou,
I won't stop you.
514
00:27:02,080 --> 00:27:03,720
But you have to get married before you go.
515
00:27:08,000 --> 00:27:09,880
- Get married?
- Yes.
516
00:27:09,960 --> 00:27:12,080
After all, you can't marry
Li Kangning anymore.
517
00:27:12,160 --> 00:27:15,000
Whoever you marry, it's all the same.
I'll decide for you.
518
00:27:15,080 --> 00:27:17,560
Do you think marriage is like buying
something at the market?
519
00:27:17,640 --> 00:27:19,680
You miss it early,
so you get something random.
520
00:27:20,640 --> 00:27:21,720
I don't have that habit.
521
00:27:21,800 --> 00:27:23,600
I advise you to give up this idea.
522
00:27:29,040 --> 00:27:30,480
I brought you up,
523
00:27:30,560 --> 00:27:32,520
and now you're educating Mother.
524
00:27:33,560 --> 00:27:36,440
The Du family's wedding is on February 18.
I'll do it on the 16th.
525
00:27:36,520 --> 00:27:39,280
I'll make it grand and lively.
526
00:27:40,120 --> 00:27:41,520
Wait and see.
527
00:28:21,760 --> 00:28:23,040
Fan Lianghan, what are you doing?
528
00:28:23,120 --> 00:28:25,720
Cousin, Aunt sent me to tie you up.
529
00:28:26,320 --> 00:28:28,200
It's only right for a mother
to bind her son.
530
00:28:28,280 --> 00:28:30,880
Just be honest and you'll suffer less.
531
00:28:30,960 --> 00:28:33,640
Fan Lianghan. Aren't you afraid
I'll dislocate your bones?
532
00:28:37,120 --> 00:28:38,280
No.
533
00:28:38,360 --> 00:28:40,000
No.
534
00:28:40,080 --> 00:28:41,800
No.
535
00:28:43,200 --> 00:28:45,280
Come, prop him up for me.
536
00:28:46,560 --> 00:28:48,120
Move.
537
00:28:48,200 --> 00:28:50,880
Fan Lianghan, tell them to let me go.
Who is your master?
538
00:28:50,960 --> 00:28:54,240
You always want to teach people lessons.
I've endured you for over ten years.
539
00:28:54,320 --> 00:28:56,480
Today, I can hold my head high
and breathe freely.
540
00:28:59,080 --> 00:29:01,360
Chai An, you domineering tyrant.
541
00:29:01,440 --> 00:29:02,760
Now you've met your match.
542
00:29:02,840 --> 00:29:04,560
Come, gag his mouth for me.
543
00:29:04,640 --> 00:29:06,800
- Quickly.
- I'm telling you, you're finished.
544
00:29:09,480 --> 00:29:10,720
Fan Lianghan.
545
00:29:10,800 --> 00:29:11,840
Fan Lianghan.
546
00:29:18,200 --> 00:29:21,200
Why are you still tied up? It's not right.
547
00:29:21,280 --> 00:29:23,040
Mother, no.
548
00:29:23,120 --> 00:29:25,320
Look, we just put
the wedding attire on him.
549
00:29:25,400 --> 00:29:26,800
It took six people to hold him down.
550
00:29:26,880 --> 00:29:29,000
Look, he bit me.
551
00:29:30,160 --> 00:29:32,760
- Mother, look.
- Let him go.
552
00:29:41,320 --> 00:29:42,480
Stop right there.
553
00:29:46,120 --> 00:29:47,840
Try to leave today and see what happens.
554
00:29:47,920 --> 00:29:51,280
If you dare to go to Quanzhou,
I'll hang myself right before your eyes.
555
00:29:52,280 --> 00:29:53,520
I'll die right now for you.
556
00:30:02,040 --> 00:30:03,480
You're my son.
557
00:30:03,560 --> 00:30:05,600
Your nature of keeping your word
558
00:30:05,680 --> 00:30:06,960
may not have fallen from the sky.
559
00:30:07,640 --> 00:30:09,080
The son takes after his mother.
560
00:30:09,160 --> 00:30:13,040
Mother, please don't deceive me anymore.
I don't believe you would really bear it.
561
00:30:14,400 --> 00:30:15,640
You've got a hold on my pulse.
562
00:30:15,720 --> 00:30:17,400
I understand you too.
563
00:30:18,040 --> 00:30:21,560
You want to leave, I won't stop you,
but the wedding invitations are sent out.
564
00:30:21,640 --> 00:30:23,600
Your father's acquaintances
and old friends.
565
00:30:23,680 --> 00:30:25,480
The Chai family's close relatives
and friends.
566
00:30:25,560 --> 00:30:29,080
And those business associates of yours,
I invited them all.
567
00:30:29,160 --> 00:30:32,480
These people are just outside waiting
to have the wedding banquet.
568
00:30:33,080 --> 00:30:35,280
I really want to see if you can leave
these guests behind.
569
00:30:35,360 --> 00:30:37,320
You can board the boat with peace of mind.
570
00:30:39,680 --> 00:30:41,720
Mother, don't force me.
571
00:30:41,800 --> 00:30:43,960
Madam.
572
00:30:44,560 --> 00:30:47,880
The bridal sedan chair is at the door.
573
00:30:48,600 --> 00:30:51,080
I'm not forcing you. Your choice.
574
00:30:51,160 --> 00:30:53,440
Want to make the Chai family lose face
575
00:30:53,520 --> 00:30:54,840
and become the joke of the city,
576
00:30:55,640 --> 00:30:57,960
or the generations of management
destroyed in one fell swoop?
577
00:30:58,040 --> 00:31:00,840
You just go.
578
00:31:04,240 --> 00:31:06,120
He's really gone, Aunt.
579
00:31:06,200 --> 00:31:07,400
What's the rush?
580
00:31:07,480 --> 00:31:09,800
The bridal sedan chair is at the door.
Where could he run to?
581
00:31:11,080 --> 00:31:12,240
Right.
582
00:31:12,320 --> 00:31:14,920
Why just stand there?
Hurry to welcome the bridal sedan chair.
583
00:31:15,000 --> 00:31:17,000
- Go quickly.
- Alright.
584
00:31:18,960 --> 00:31:21,720
Everything's here. It's all here.
585
00:31:21,800 --> 00:31:23,440
Scatter the beans and grains.
586
00:31:23,520 --> 00:31:25,200
Welcoming good fortune now.
587
00:31:27,960 --> 00:31:29,560
Scatter the grain beans.
588
00:31:29,640 --> 00:31:31,680
Welcoming the joy now.
589
00:31:31,760 --> 00:31:33,680
Here comes the bridegroom.
590
00:31:33,760 --> 00:31:35,880
Everyone, make way.
591
00:31:37,080 --> 00:31:38,400
Congratulations to the bridegroom.
592
00:31:38,480 --> 00:31:40,240
Please, everyone, quiet down.
593
00:31:40,880 --> 00:31:41,960
I have something to say.
594
00:31:42,560 --> 00:31:44,000
The Chai family is getting married,
595
00:31:44,080 --> 00:31:47,240
but I, the bridegroom,
don't even know which family
596
00:31:47,320 --> 00:31:48,720
the girl I'm to marry is from.
597
00:31:49,880 --> 00:31:51,760
The person in the sedan chair probably
598
00:31:51,840 --> 00:31:53,320
is still in the dark about it.
599
00:31:54,240 --> 00:31:56,200
I will soon set off for Quanzhou
600
00:31:56,280 --> 00:31:57,520
to conduct business overseas.
601
00:31:58,120 --> 00:32:00,680
It might take three to five years
to return.
602
00:32:01,280 --> 00:32:04,240
Even if I return, I won't acknowledge
this marriage.
603
00:32:05,280 --> 00:32:07,000
Once you enter this doorway,
604
00:32:07,080 --> 00:32:08,760
it'll be nothing
but a waste of your youth.
605
00:32:08,840 --> 00:32:09,960
Time will slip away in vain.
606
00:32:11,960 --> 00:32:14,080
Fortunately, the wedding ceremony
is not yet complete.
607
00:32:14,160 --> 00:32:16,080
You haven't worshiped
heaven and earth with me.
608
00:32:16,160 --> 00:32:19,320
Not entering my family's ancestral temple,
then you're not truly one of the Chai's.
609
00:32:19,400 --> 00:32:21,640
I will immediately
write a letter of divorce
610
00:32:21,720 --> 00:32:23,920
describing today's events in detail.
611
00:32:24,800 --> 00:32:26,520
The betrothal gifts from my Chai family
612
00:32:26,600 --> 00:32:28,400
were all to provide dowry
for the young lady.
613
00:32:28,480 --> 00:32:31,080
May you, miss, soon leave this suffering
614
00:32:31,160 --> 00:32:32,640
and once again don the phoenix crown,
615
00:32:32,720 --> 00:32:34,360
seeking a distinguished
and talented family
616
00:32:34,440 --> 00:32:36,440
to form another fine match.
617
00:32:36,520 --> 00:32:38,880
Where did this bridal sedan come from?
618
00:32:38,960 --> 00:32:40,320
Take it back to where it came from.
619
00:32:42,000 --> 00:32:44,240
Kangning, did you hear
what the bridegroom said?
620
00:32:44,920 --> 00:32:46,640
He's ordering the bridal sedan
to turn around
621
00:32:46,720 --> 00:32:47,840
and head back to the mansion.
622
00:32:48,440 --> 00:32:49,400
Lift the sedan.
623
00:32:49,480 --> 00:32:51,320
Kangning.
624
00:32:52,840 --> 00:32:54,360
Master Chai, where are you going?
625
00:32:55,320 --> 00:32:58,120
- Didn't you let the sedan turn around?
- I--
626
00:32:58,200 --> 00:33:01,120
As the dignified head of the Chai family,
how can you go back on your word?
627
00:33:01,200 --> 00:33:02,560
Sister-in-law.
628
00:33:06,480 --> 00:33:07,760
Fuhui.
629
00:33:07,840 --> 00:33:10,280
You're so kind.
630
00:33:10,360 --> 00:33:11,960
If you don't show mercy,
631
00:33:12,040 --> 00:33:13,720
then I won't make it through.
632
00:33:14,320 --> 00:33:16,480
I have bowed before you
and paid my respects.
633
00:33:17,160 --> 00:33:20,240
Then what do you call me?
Call me brother-in-law.
634
00:33:20,840 --> 00:33:24,000
- It's time. Please come down.
- Play the music.
635
00:33:24,080 --> 00:33:28,760
Nice.
636
00:33:56,960 --> 00:33:58,000
Hold on.
637
00:33:58,720 --> 00:34:00,480
Let's not mention the earlier rudeness.
638
00:34:00,560 --> 00:34:03,720
Now, we must follow the customs
of the wedding ritual.
639
00:34:04,440 --> 00:34:07,600
- Don't worry. It's not your turn yet, son.
- Okay.
640
00:34:18,600 --> 00:34:19,800
Here.
641
00:35:41,080 --> 00:35:43,920
If you dare to make another sound,
then I'll throw you down the mountain.
642
00:36:11,200 --> 00:36:13,760
- I'll poke you…
- Callous, cruel, and shameless.
643
00:36:14,360 --> 00:36:15,480
Done yet?
644
00:37:55,080 --> 00:37:58,280
First wish, for the lotus to bloom
with joined petals.
645
00:37:58,880 --> 00:38:01,880
Second wish, for the birth
of a precious child soon.
646
00:38:02,560 --> 00:38:05,800
Third prayer, for wealth, honor,
and splendor.
647
00:38:05,880 --> 00:38:09,280
Fourth blessing,
for auspicious fortune and peace.
648
00:38:09,360 --> 00:38:12,760
For the couple to live harmoniously
until old age.
649
00:38:12,840 --> 00:38:15,040
Good.
650
00:38:15,120 --> 00:38:15,960
Good.
651
00:38:16,040 --> 00:38:18,320
Good.
652
00:38:37,480 --> 00:38:40,320
Two newlyweds,
please drink the nuptial cup.
653
00:38:52,800 --> 00:38:55,200
Tilting the cup to coincide with a union.
654
00:38:55,280 --> 00:38:56,600
Yin and Yang in harmony.
655
00:38:56,680 --> 00:38:58,480
Great luck and great prosperity.
656
00:38:58,560 --> 00:39:00,160
A match made in heaven.
657
00:39:00,240 --> 00:39:05,640
Good.
658
00:39:05,720 --> 00:39:07,440
Bridegroom, it's time to toast.
659
00:39:07,520 --> 00:39:08,760
Let's go.
660
00:39:09,360 --> 00:39:10,520
Bye.
661
00:39:11,680 --> 00:39:13,600
Good.
662
00:39:13,680 --> 00:39:15,360
Come on. Let's drink.
663
00:39:15,440 --> 00:39:17,000
Let's drink.
664
00:39:17,080 --> 00:39:18,680
Come on.
665
00:39:18,760 --> 00:39:19,800
Let's go.
666
00:39:19,880 --> 00:39:21,200
Let's go.
667
00:39:22,440 --> 00:39:24,240
What a joy.
668
00:39:24,320 --> 00:39:26,160
- Come on.
- We have to be drunk.
669
00:40:48,680 --> 00:40:49,720
Chai An.
670
00:40:59,040 --> 00:41:00,080
Master.
671
00:41:02,200 --> 00:41:04,680
If today inside
that sedan chair wasn't me,
672
00:41:05,200 --> 00:41:06,640
then you're really going to Quanzhou?
673
00:41:07,320 --> 00:41:08,200
Yes.
674
00:41:08,880 --> 00:41:10,360
But…
675
00:41:10,440 --> 00:41:11,560
But what?
676
00:41:13,640 --> 00:41:14,640
But…
677
00:41:18,040 --> 00:41:19,600
I'm taking you with me.
678
00:41:21,520 --> 00:41:22,520
Okay.
679
00:41:22,600 --> 00:41:25,000
So your deployment
was a self-sacrificing ruse.
680
00:41:25,080 --> 00:41:26,560
No.
681
00:41:26,640 --> 00:41:27,800
My lady.
682
00:41:27,880 --> 00:41:29,400
What I have done
683
00:41:29,480 --> 00:41:32,040
is called "put oneself in apparent peril,
then to recover".
684
00:41:32,120 --> 00:41:34,280
The Li family is full
of complaints against me.
685
00:41:34,360 --> 00:41:35,800
You're filled with misunderstandings.
686
00:41:36,560 --> 00:41:38,560
My mother is stubbornly misguided.
687
00:41:38,640 --> 00:41:40,680
I had no choice but this last-ditch plan.
688
00:41:41,320 --> 00:41:44,280
To reconcile my mother-in-law with
my mother and dispel their past grudges
689
00:41:44,360 --> 00:41:47,480
and to make you constantly worry about me
690
00:41:47,560 --> 00:41:48,880
with anxiety and deep concern.
691
00:41:49,680 --> 00:41:52,600
There actually exists such
a deceitful person like you in this world.
692
00:41:52,680 --> 00:41:55,160
- You clearly deceived me into marrying--
- Kangning.
693
00:41:59,000 --> 00:42:00,200
Dear Kangning.
694
00:42:06,400 --> 00:42:08,680
Although you have your strategy,
695
00:42:09,360 --> 00:42:11,400
without my convenient easterly wind
696
00:42:11,480 --> 00:42:13,360
just turning a blind eye,
697
00:42:13,960 --> 00:42:15,960
let's see how you'll manage
to hoist the sail
698
00:42:16,040 --> 00:42:17,600
and steer the ship.
699
00:42:20,840 --> 00:42:21,960
Kangning.
700
00:42:22,640 --> 00:42:24,760
There are no strangers here.
No need to be shy.
701
00:42:25,680 --> 00:42:27,640
The matter of marriage.
702
00:42:27,720 --> 00:42:29,760
I need to hear your opinion.
703
00:42:30,640 --> 00:42:31,680
I…
704
00:42:55,000 --> 00:42:56,600
Her thoughts…
705
00:42:56,680 --> 00:42:57,800
No need to ask.
706
00:42:57,880 --> 00:43:00,040
You can tell.
707
00:43:01,720 --> 00:43:04,480
Shouhua, you have seen it
with your own eyes.
708
00:43:04,560 --> 00:43:06,680
Forced Kangning to marry Du Shengyuan.
709
00:43:07,360 --> 00:43:09,000
Afraid she'll be dissatisfied
all her life.
710
00:43:09,760 --> 00:43:12,160
I see that Du Yangxi is very scheming.
711
00:43:12,240 --> 00:43:13,600
Not very easy to deal with.
712
00:43:13,680 --> 00:43:16,680
I worry I can't handle it myself.
713
00:43:16,760 --> 00:43:18,160
The Li family would suffer from it.
714
00:43:23,040 --> 00:43:25,320
Shouhua, good sister.
715
00:43:25,400 --> 00:43:27,160
Save me.
716
00:43:29,120 --> 00:43:32,040
If he had no schemes, then how
would he stand in the officialdom?
717
00:43:32,640 --> 00:43:34,880
You are good at assigning roles.
718
00:43:34,960 --> 00:43:38,040
I think you just can't bear
to part with Chai An.
719
00:43:40,040 --> 00:43:42,760
What's the difficulty? The Du family
just wants to repay a kindness.
720
00:43:42,840 --> 00:43:44,640
It's not necessarily
about which one to get.
721
00:43:45,560 --> 00:43:46,760
Nice.
722
00:43:46,840 --> 00:43:48,880
Mother negotiated
with the Du family matriarch.
723
00:43:48,960 --> 00:43:50,160
Have someone replace Kangning.
724
00:43:52,800 --> 00:43:54,280
I knew it.
725
00:43:56,040 --> 00:43:57,280
As usual.
726
00:43:59,720 --> 00:44:03,040
As usual, no one renege.
727
00:44:08,360 --> 00:44:09,480
Shouhua said
728
00:44:09,560 --> 00:44:12,360
that she has a way to make
the Du family change their stance.
729
00:44:12,440 --> 00:44:14,760
Agree to this "substituting
the plum for the peach" strategy.
730
00:44:15,440 --> 00:44:16,720
Okay.
731
00:44:16,800 --> 00:44:19,000
Turns out your family
had colluded long ago.
732
00:44:19,080 --> 00:44:21,800
Specifically plotting against
this fool in love.
733
00:44:23,280 --> 00:44:25,520
The commotion is inevitable.
734
00:44:25,600 --> 00:44:27,440
Besides, my family is in a tough spot.
735
00:44:27,520 --> 00:44:29,200
Must do it for the Du family to see.
736
00:44:29,280 --> 00:44:31,080
My mother has spoken.
737
00:44:31,880 --> 00:44:36,080
The Chai family's previous cancellation
of the marriage was too heartless.
738
00:44:36,160 --> 00:44:37,840
She's still mad.
739
00:44:38,520 --> 00:44:41,320
And you, you even made Fuhui
an inside mole.
740
00:44:42,000 --> 00:44:43,720
You must use
this counter-espionage strategy.
741
00:44:45,160 --> 00:44:47,840
Can't help but make you worry to the core.
742
00:44:47,920 --> 00:44:50,480
How can it show that
the Li family's daughters are hard to get?
743
00:44:50,560 --> 00:44:51,800
Hard to get.
744
00:44:52,520 --> 00:44:53,400
Indeed.
745
00:44:54,520 --> 00:44:55,560
However, there's one thing
746
00:44:56,640 --> 00:44:59,480
that Du Shengyuan doesn't have,
but only I, Chai An, possess.
747
00:45:00,760 --> 00:45:02,880
What?
748
00:45:05,120 --> 00:45:06,600
Your heart…
749
00:45:11,960 --> 00:45:13,480
is mine.
750
00:48:14,120 --> 00:48:16,880
Subtitle translation by: Amy Zhang