1 00:00:44,039 --> 00:00:45,359 Elder sister is exceptionally talented. 2 00:00:45,439 --> 00:00:47,399 This time, she will surely be able to stand out at the Eighth Day Poetry Gathering. 3 00:00:47,439 --> 00:00:48,399 and win the top prize in one fell swoop. 4 00:00:54,119 --> 00:00:56,079 So this is the son-in-law of the Xiao family. 5 00:00:56,560 --> 00:00:58,840 He idles about in broad daylight. 6 00:00:59,159 --> 00:01:00,520 He really is a good-for-nothing. 7 00:01:01,200 --> 00:01:02,000 Xiao Ning. 8 00:01:03,039 --> 00:01:04,439 Why aren't you back in your room studying? 9 00:01:04,439 --> 00:01:05,400 You should be working towards earning a title. 10 00:01:06,000 --> 00:01:07,239 Stop wandering around outside. 11 00:01:07,239 --> 00:01:08,799 A man should have ambitions far and wide. 12 00:01:08,879 --> 00:01:10,640 If you want to make your family proud, you must become famous. 13 00:01:10,799 --> 00:01:11,599 If you want to succeed, 14 00:01:11,640 --> 00:01:11,840 there's more than one way besides passing the exams. 15 00:01:11,840 --> 00:01:13,359 There’s more than one path to success. 16 00:01:13,680 --> 00:01:14,480 For example, 17 00:01:17,079 --> 00:01:19,920 like opening a milk tea shop or something. 18 00:01:20,319 --> 00:01:22,680 Don’t compare yourself to the milk tea master. 19 00:01:23,079 --> 00:01:24,519 Without a deep sense of feeling, 20 00:01:25,159 --> 00:01:26,879 you could never make such milk tea. 21 00:01:28,200 --> 00:01:29,760 Someone who can't even read a single word 22 00:01:29,879 --> 00:01:31,040 isn't worthy of drinking this milk tea. 23 00:01:31,560 --> 00:01:34,239 This is where my close friends and I often gather. 24 00:01:35,280 --> 00:01:36,640 If you come back here again, 25 00:01:36,959 --> 00:01:38,000 please use the side entrance. 26 00:01:38,760 --> 00:01:39,799 But I’m the official son-in-law. 27 00:01:40,079 --> 00:01:41,120 Why should I use the side entrance? 28 00:01:41,200 --> 00:01:42,319 Do you really think you deserve Xueyan? 29 00:01:42,319 --> 00:01:44,319 The title of the most talented woman in Shangdu? 30 00:01:44,319 --> 00:01:45,760 If you had any self-awareness, 31 00:01:45,760 --> 00:01:46,920 you’d know to leave the Su residence on your own. 32 00:01:47,200 --> 00:01:47,680 How do you know 33 00:01:47,680 --> 00:01:49,040 that I don’t know how to compose poetry? 34 00:01:50,959 --> 00:01:51,680 You— 35 00:01:51,959 --> 00:01:53,239 Well then, you all 36 00:01:53,640 --> 00:01:53,959 just wait and see. 37 00:01:53,959 --> 00:01:54,760 Just wait and see. 38 00:01:55,120 --> 00:01:55,640 You— 39 00:01:56,400 --> 00:01:57,760 Sister, look at him. 40 00:01:58,920 --> 00:01:59,719 Leyao. 41 00:01:59,959 --> 00:02:01,280 Don’t argue with him anymore. 42 00:02:01,640 --> 00:02:03,159 Lest you lose your elegance. 43 00:02:05,760 --> 00:02:06,400 Young Master 44 00:02:07,040 --> 00:02:08,759 Our tea house has only been open for seven days 45 00:02:08,759 --> 00:02:10,240 and we've already made five thousand taels of silver. 46 00:02:10,599 --> 00:02:12,719 You truly are a business genius. 47 00:02:14,039 --> 00:02:15,960 But the costs... 48 00:02:18,039 --> 00:02:18,840 Young Master 49 00:02:19,240 --> 00:02:21,919 Why do you still look unsatisfied? 50 00:02:22,240 --> 00:02:23,840 How is the recruitment going? 51 00:02:25,000 --> 00:02:26,719 You mean hiring new staff, right? 52 00:02:27,520 --> 00:02:28,879 The city has been chaotic lately. 53 00:02:29,240 --> 00:02:31,080 I'll ask around again in a while. 54 00:02:31,520 --> 00:02:32,639 The city is chaotic? 55 00:02:34,520 --> 00:02:35,319 What happened? 56 00:02:37,520 --> 00:02:38,400 Next, please. 57 00:02:38,479 --> 00:02:39,159 Be careful. 58 00:02:40,879 --> 00:02:41,639 Catch it. 59 00:02:41,919 --> 00:02:42,400 Go ahead. 60 00:02:42,400 --> 00:02:42,960 Take it slow. 61 00:02:43,159 --> 00:02:43,919 Next. 62 00:02:45,520 --> 00:02:46,319 Jiang Yun 63 00:02:47,199 --> 00:02:47,759 I thought she was 64 00:02:47,759 --> 00:02:49,000 a shrewd and calculating businesswoman. 65 00:02:49,360 --> 00:02:51,879 Turns out she's a kind-hearted and beautiful young lady. 66 00:02:51,919 --> 00:02:52,680 Alright. 67 00:02:52,840 --> 00:02:53,280 Here you go. 68 00:02:53,280 --> 00:02:54,039 Manager Jiang 69 00:02:55,560 --> 00:02:56,439 Young Master Xiao 70 00:03:01,800 --> 00:03:02,560 Thank you. 71 00:03:03,719 --> 00:03:04,599 Young Master Xiao 72 00:03:05,240 --> 00:03:07,840 This is Lord Zhang, Minister of Revenue. 73 00:03:08,840 --> 00:03:10,039 Minister of Revenue 74 00:03:11,120 --> 00:03:12,759 Is this the backer you mentioned? 75 00:03:14,719 --> 00:03:15,680 You could say that. 76 00:03:16,120 --> 00:03:17,039 Solid. 77 00:03:21,680 --> 00:03:22,439 Master Zhang 78 00:03:22,639 --> 00:03:25,039 This is Xiao Ning, whom I mentioned to you before. 79 00:03:25,759 --> 00:03:28,199 So, Young Master Xiao 80 00:03:28,199 --> 00:03:30,680 is the renowned owner of the Tea Pavilion. 81 00:03:31,000 --> 00:03:32,080 My apologies for not recognizing you. 82 00:03:32,120 --> 00:03:33,000 You flatter me. 83 00:03:33,319 --> 00:03:34,039 Master Zhang, you are too kind. 84 00:03:34,039 --> 00:03:36,719 It's a pity I can't have a long conversation with you today. 85 00:03:36,719 --> 00:03:39,919 I still need to handle the resettlement of the disaster victims. 86 00:03:39,960 --> 00:03:42,360 My Tea Pavilion is willing to provide jobs for the victims. 87 00:03:42,800 --> 00:03:44,520 As long as Master Zhang, in the name of the Ministry of Revenue, 88 00:03:44,520 --> 00:03:46,000 helps promote this for me, 89 00:03:46,159 --> 00:03:48,080 and grants me a three-year tax exemption, 90 00:03:48,120 --> 00:03:51,039 then, with both fame and profit as incentives, 91 00:03:51,120 --> 00:03:54,080 the noble families will surely follow suit. 92 00:03:54,560 --> 00:03:55,599 Once the noble families join in, 93 00:03:55,599 --> 00:03:56,919 the small merchants and vendors 94 00:03:56,960 --> 00:03:58,680 will also, for the sake of tax exemptions, 95 00:03:58,800 --> 00:04:01,199 naturally start hiring the victims as well, won't they? 96 00:04:02,159 --> 00:04:03,960 Thank you, Young Master Xiao, for this brilliant idea. 97 00:04:04,199 --> 00:04:06,560 May I ask how many victims you are willing to take in? 98 00:04:06,560 --> 00:04:07,560 Then let the Tea Pavilion 99 00:04:07,560 --> 00:04:08,919 take in half of the victims. 100 00:04:11,240 --> 00:04:12,080 Young Master Xiao 101 00:04:12,439 --> 00:04:15,599 There are thousands of refugees in this group. 102 00:04:15,960 --> 00:04:17,560 With just one tea shop, 103 00:04:18,000 --> 00:04:19,959 how can we possibly take in so many people? 104 00:04:21,839 --> 00:04:24,560 Come with me to a place and you'll understand. 105 00:04:26,360 --> 00:04:27,240 Young Master Xiao 106 00:04:27,759 --> 00:04:28,560 Didn't you say 107 00:04:28,560 --> 00:04:30,800 you wanted to rally shops to take in refugees? 108 00:04:31,439 --> 00:04:33,279 It's barren outside the city. 109 00:04:33,439 --> 00:04:34,879 What kind of business could there be? 110 00:04:35,360 --> 00:04:36,240 These mountains 111 00:04:36,360 --> 00:04:38,439 are the business I use to take in refugees. 112 00:04:39,519 --> 00:04:40,519 Are you saying 113 00:04:40,759 --> 00:04:42,120 you want to buy these mountains? 114 00:04:42,199 --> 00:04:43,079 I've already bought them. 115 00:04:44,680 --> 00:04:45,639 Young Master Xiao 116 00:04:45,920 --> 00:04:47,920 The tea shop has only just started to improve. 117 00:04:48,160 --> 00:04:50,399 We should proceed step by step and take things slowly. 118 00:04:50,519 --> 00:04:51,639 How can you be so reckless? 119 00:04:52,120 --> 00:04:53,959 What use are these barren mountains? 120 00:04:54,560 --> 00:04:55,839 That's something you don't understand. 121 00:04:56,040 --> 00:04:58,319 This is called strategic foresight. 122 00:05:00,759 --> 00:05:03,279 Simply put, I'll lead the refugees 123 00:05:03,439 --> 00:05:05,879 to plant tea trees all over these mountains. 124 00:05:06,319 --> 00:05:07,240 When the time comes, 125 00:05:07,480 --> 00:05:07,920 we can 126 00:05:07,920 --> 00:05:09,680 take a chance and turn a bicycle into a motorcycle. 127 00:05:09,839 --> 00:05:10,759 Planting tea? 128 00:05:11,160 --> 00:05:12,040 That's a great idea. 129 00:05:12,600 --> 00:05:14,519 It can not only solve the refugees' basic needs, 130 00:05:14,800 --> 00:05:16,279 but also provide them with work. 131 00:05:16,839 --> 00:05:19,439 Teaching someone to fish is better than giving them fish. 132 00:05:19,680 --> 00:05:20,399 Smart. 133 00:05:21,360 --> 00:05:23,600 If I can plant tea trees all over these mountains, 134 00:05:23,600 --> 00:05:25,079 covering them completely, 135 00:05:25,560 --> 00:05:26,920 the tea shop's costs 136 00:05:26,920 --> 00:05:28,480 can be reduced by seventy percent, 137 00:05:28,480 --> 00:05:30,160 and there will be even bigger business opportunities. 138 00:05:30,480 --> 00:05:32,040 You have another new idea? 139 00:05:34,360 --> 00:05:36,279 You'll know when the time comes. 140 00:05:39,279 --> 00:05:41,959 Young Master Xiao is not only well-versed in the art of business, 141 00:05:41,959 --> 00:05:43,680 but can also offer counsel for the nation. 142 00:05:43,920 --> 00:05:46,920 He even has far-sighted, long-term plans. 143 00:05:47,199 --> 00:05:49,959 I truly admire him. 144 00:05:51,240 --> 00:05:52,240 You flatter me, Lord Zhang. 145 00:05:55,240 --> 00:05:56,800 This year's poetry gathering coincides with the spring imperial exams. 146 00:05:56,800 --> 00:05:58,040 Scholars from all over have gathered in the capital. 147 00:05:58,120 --> 00:05:59,279 It's exceptionally lively. 148 00:06:01,000 --> 00:06:02,839 Isn't that Young Master Kong Sheng from the Kong family? 149 00:06:03,040 --> 00:06:04,639 I heard he passed the imperial exam at sixteen. 150 00:06:04,800 --> 00:06:06,199 He truly is talented and handsome. 151 00:06:07,000 --> 00:06:07,920 Not only that, 152 00:06:08,040 --> 00:06:09,439 I see that this year has also attracted 153 00:06:09,439 --> 00:06:11,560 many young gentlemen and ladies from noble families. 154 00:06:11,920 --> 00:06:12,560 I also heard 155 00:06:12,560 --> 00:06:14,399 the eldest son of the Prime Minister's residence will attend as well. 156 00:06:14,480 --> 00:06:16,279 To participate in the poetry gathering with Miss Su 157 00:06:16,279 --> 00:06:17,720 is truly my honor. 158 00:06:18,439 --> 00:06:19,639 You are too kind, Young Master Wei. 159 00:06:19,879 --> 00:06:21,319 If I could obtain today 160 00:06:21,319 --> 00:06:22,680 a calligraphy piece from Her Highness the Princess, 161 00:06:23,079 --> 00:06:25,439 the Wei and Su families would become famous in the capital. 162 00:06:26,519 --> 00:06:27,639 Her Highness's calligraphy? 163 00:06:28,480 --> 00:06:31,120 Then I will do everything I can. 164 00:06:32,399 --> 00:06:33,120 That's right. 165 00:06:35,879 --> 00:06:37,439 Isn't that the good-for-nothing from the Xiao family? 166 00:06:40,959 --> 00:06:42,879 I didn't expect you would actually dare to come. 167 00:06:43,319 --> 00:06:44,120 What's wrong? 168 00:06:44,399 --> 00:06:45,519 Acting like a tagalong. 169 00:06:45,560 --> 00:06:47,279 You followed Xueyan all the way here. 170 00:06:47,560 --> 00:06:49,240 I'm just attending the poetry gathering on my own. 171 00:06:49,360 --> 00:06:50,720 Why do you all have such a big problem with that? 172 00:06:51,240 --> 00:06:51,879 Look! 173 00:06:52,519 --> 00:06:53,519 That's Mr. Qianlin. 174 00:06:55,079 --> 00:06:56,600 It's Mr. Qianlin. 175 00:06:57,360 --> 00:06:58,639 The person beside him... 176 00:06:58,639 --> 00:07:00,079 Could that be Young Master Han from the Prime Minister's residence? 177 00:07:00,079 --> 00:07:00,879 Mr. Qianlin. 178 00:07:00,879 --> 00:07:01,639 Young Master Han. 179 00:07:02,160 --> 00:07:03,560 Is that Han Hongzhi? 180 00:07:03,560 --> 00:07:04,560 You don't recognize him? 181 00:07:05,519 --> 00:07:08,319 Young Master Han is handsome and has an extraordinary presence. 182 00:07:09,000 --> 00:07:11,839 I really wish I could enjoy poetry with Young Master Han. 183 00:07:18,079 --> 00:07:20,040 What's going on with those two? 184 00:07:23,839 --> 00:07:24,639 Xiao Ning. 185 00:07:24,839 --> 00:07:26,360 This really isn't a place you should be. 186 00:07:26,800 --> 00:07:27,319 Guards! 187 00:07:27,680 --> 00:07:29,000 Drag Xiao Ning out for me. 188 00:07:29,120 --> 00:07:31,360 So this lowly person doesn't disrupt the poetry gathering. 189 00:07:35,879 --> 00:07:37,000 Everyone wants me to get lost. 190 00:07:37,480 --> 00:07:38,319 Sorry about that. 191 00:07:38,439 --> 00:07:39,680 Without me, today's poetry gathering 192 00:07:39,759 --> 00:07:40,759 really can't go on. 193 00:07:42,519 --> 00:07:45,079 This poetry gathering is sponsored by Nong Tea Pavilion. 194 00:07:45,079 --> 00:07:45,759 With just you? 195 00:07:45,759 --> 00:07:47,279 Not to mention Mr. Qianlin, 196 00:07:47,279 --> 00:07:49,360 and Young Master Han from the Prime Minister's residence overseeing things. 197 00:07:49,360 --> 00:07:50,519 Who do you think you are? 198 00:07:50,600 --> 00:07:51,839 Who is making all this noise? 199 00:07:52,040 --> 00:07:53,839 A poetry gathering is a place of elegance. 200 00:07:53,920 --> 00:07:56,120 How improper to be so noisy. 201 00:07:56,279 --> 00:07:57,079 Lord Zhang. 202 00:07:57,720 --> 00:07:58,959 It's all this son-in-law causing trouble. 203 00:07:58,959 --> 00:08:00,560 Please, my lord, have him thrown out. 204 00:08:00,560 --> 00:08:02,279 So the poetry gathering can start sooner. 205 00:08:03,439 --> 00:08:05,759 Wei, my worthy nephew, please watch your words. 206 00:08:06,079 --> 00:08:07,000 M-My lord... 207 00:08:07,079 --> 00:08:08,439 What... what does this mean? 208 00:08:10,639 --> 00:08:11,560 Young Master Xiao. 209 00:08:12,120 --> 00:08:12,800 I didn't expect 210 00:08:12,800 --> 00:08:14,680 that Lord Zhang would be the chief judge of this poetry gathering. 211 00:08:14,680 --> 00:08:17,120 Miss Jiang said that this poetry gathering 212 00:08:17,120 --> 00:08:18,920 is related to the major relief efforts. 213 00:08:18,920 --> 00:08:20,759 She specifically asked me to keep an eye on things. 214 00:08:21,079 --> 00:08:23,560 Could it be that this poetry gathering 215 00:08:23,959 --> 00:08:25,600 is also related to you, Young Master Xiao? 216 00:08:28,439 --> 00:08:30,120 This is not the place to talk. 217 00:08:30,199 --> 00:08:32,720 Young Master Xiao, please come upstairs to discuss in detail. 218 00:08:32,720 --> 00:08:33,399 Let's go. 219 00:08:37,600 --> 00:08:39,799 Why did Xiao Ning leave with Lord Zhang? 220 00:08:40,840 --> 00:08:42,480 How does he know Lord Zhang? 221 00:08:45,679 --> 00:08:46,600 To be honest, 222 00:08:47,000 --> 00:08:48,080 after today, 223 00:08:48,120 --> 00:08:50,799 the business at the Tea Pavilion will increase tenfold. 224 00:08:51,519 --> 00:08:52,200 Tenfold? 225 00:08:53,279 --> 00:08:55,000 I truly never expected that. 226 00:08:55,240 --> 00:08:58,480 A poetry gathering could actually affect the shop's business. 227 00:08:59,159 --> 00:09:01,720 Young Master Xiao, please do share your wisdom. 228 00:09:01,759 --> 00:09:02,720 Lord Zhang. 229 00:09:03,240 --> 00:09:04,559 It wouldn't be any fun if I told you now. 230 00:09:04,559 --> 00:09:06,639 You'll see for yourself in a moment. 231 00:09:06,840 --> 00:09:10,279 Then I must keep my eyes wide open. 232 00:09:10,440 --> 00:09:12,399 If I can learn even a little, 233 00:09:12,840 --> 00:09:15,639 I too can do something for the people of our land. 234 00:09:15,759 --> 00:09:17,200 Bring them fortune and honor. 235 00:09:23,720 --> 00:09:25,200 Um, Lord Zhang, 236 00:09:25,799 --> 00:09:27,919 I have one more thing I'd like to ask you. 237 00:09:27,960 --> 00:09:30,879 Young Master Xiao, please feel free to ask. 238 00:09:33,960 --> 00:09:36,480 Who exactly is Jiang Yun? 239 00:09:36,480 --> 00:09:39,519 Why was she able to distribute relief with you? 240 00:09:39,519 --> 00:09:41,200 And even invite you, the Minister of Revenue, 241 00:09:41,200 --> 00:09:43,039 to be a judge at the poetry gathering? 242 00:09:43,960 --> 00:09:46,639 Miss Jiang once did me a great favor. 243 00:09:49,600 --> 00:09:51,200 So you were just returning a favor. 244 00:09:52,080 --> 00:09:54,840 I thought she was some kind of princess. 245 00:09:59,000 --> 00:09:59,799 Excellent tea. 246 00:10:13,200 --> 00:10:13,919 Lord Zhang. 247 00:10:13,919 --> 00:10:15,360 Lord Zhang. 248 00:10:15,360 --> 00:10:18,159 Mister Qianlin. 249 00:10:25,440 --> 00:10:26,759 Everyone, please have a seat. 250 00:10:29,159 --> 00:10:29,600 Please. 251 00:10:31,799 --> 00:10:32,799 What are you doing? 252 00:10:33,159 --> 00:10:34,639 Next to His Highness's calligraphy, 253 00:10:34,639 --> 00:10:36,080 how could you possibly stand there? 254 00:10:36,320 --> 00:10:37,200 Get down. 255 00:10:38,440 --> 00:10:39,279 Master Zhang. 256 00:10:39,639 --> 00:10:41,639 It seems someone doesn't want me to announce the topic. 257 00:10:41,960 --> 00:10:43,759 All of you, keep quiet. 258 00:10:44,279 --> 00:10:48,080 If anyone dares to interrupt Young Master Xiao today, 259 00:10:48,080 --> 00:10:49,399 I'll hold them accountable. 260 00:10:51,480 --> 00:10:52,759 Xiao Ning will announce the topic. 261 00:10:57,360 --> 00:10:59,799 Master Zhang, are you mistaken? 262 00:11:00,039 --> 00:11:00,639 He's just a 263 00:11:00,639 --> 00:11:02,279 good-for-nothing son-in-law who lives in the kitchen. 264 00:11:02,639 --> 00:11:04,840 Can he really handle something this important? 265 00:11:04,840 --> 00:11:07,960 This poetry gathering is organized by the Tea Pavilion. 266 00:11:08,240 --> 00:11:10,679 Young Master Xiao is one of the organizers. 267 00:11:11,039 --> 00:11:13,360 Of course he has the right to announce the topic. 268 00:11:14,519 --> 00:11:15,639 An organizer? 269 00:11:15,720 --> 00:11:17,600 What does Xiao Ning have to do with the Tea Pavilion?