1 00:00:42,079 --> 00:00:42,880 In my opinion, 2 00:00:43,520 --> 00:00:45,079 no more than fifty thousand taels. 3 00:00:45,320 --> 00:00:46,079 Xiao Ning, 4 00:00:47,119 --> 00:00:48,600 do you have any objections? 5 00:00:56,119 --> 00:00:57,560 Let's do as Young Master Han suggests. 6 00:00:58,600 --> 00:01:00,280 I'll go back and prepare the contract right away. 7 00:01:12,799 --> 00:01:14,519 Is three days enough? 8 00:01:16,319 --> 00:01:17,159 It's enough. 9 00:01:17,519 --> 00:01:18,239 More than enough. 10 00:01:36,799 --> 00:01:38,000 Master, 11 00:01:38,120 --> 00:01:39,840 Xiao Ning is truly talented. 12 00:01:40,159 --> 00:01:41,760 Acting so forcefully 13 00:01:41,920 --> 00:01:43,599 might bring about unforeseen trouble. 14 00:01:44,359 --> 00:01:45,159 Madam, 15 00:01:45,959 --> 00:01:48,159 our Han family is the most prominent clan in the region. 16 00:01:48,920 --> 00:01:51,640 Why should we fear someone as insignificant as Xiao Ning? 17 00:01:55,280 --> 00:01:56,439 I know, Luo'er, 18 00:01:56,519 --> 00:01:58,959 you're recruiting talent for the Han family. 19 00:01:59,480 --> 00:02:02,040 But the Han family already has countless advisors. 20 00:02:02,680 --> 00:02:04,120 For just one Xiao Ning, 21 00:02:04,239 --> 00:02:06,159 it's not worth troubling yourself so much. 22 00:02:06,359 --> 00:02:09,759 Master, I can't help but feel uneasy about it too. 23 00:02:15,960 --> 00:02:17,120 Master. 24 00:02:33,719 --> 00:02:35,000 My dear Ning'er 25 00:02:35,680 --> 00:02:37,680 You finally know how to save money. 26 00:02:40,840 --> 00:02:41,400 Father 27 00:02:41,520 --> 00:02:42,080 Father 28 00:02:42,280 --> 00:02:42,800 Father 29 00:02:42,800 --> 00:02:42,879 Father 30 00:02:44,199 --> 00:02:44,719 You 31 00:02:45,120 --> 00:02:46,159 Your luggage 32 00:02:46,599 --> 00:02:47,680 It's all in the bundle, right? 33 00:02:48,400 --> 00:02:50,159 I-I haven't had time to pack yet. 34 00:02:50,159 --> 00:02:51,199 That's great, that's great. 35 00:02:51,639 --> 00:02:52,280 Hurry, hurry. 36 00:02:52,759 --> 00:02:54,479 This time, I really can't afford to provoke them. 37 00:02:54,560 --> 00:02:55,439 Hurry up and go, hurry up and go. 38 00:02:55,759 --> 00:02:56,240 You 39 00:02:56,520 --> 00:02:57,240 Your life is more important. 40 00:02:57,240 --> 00:02:57,960 Go! 41 00:02:58,800 --> 00:03:00,560 I knew a leopard can't change its spots. 42 00:03:00,560 --> 00:03:01,599 It's not what you think. 43 00:03:01,599 --> 00:03:03,039 I'll explain to you when I have time. 44 00:03:04,360 --> 00:03:05,639 Such forceful seizure 45 00:03:05,759 --> 00:03:07,719 There's not a trace of a proper prime minister in them. 46 00:03:08,199 --> 00:03:08,879 I'll go find them. 47 00:03:10,280 --> 00:03:11,680 Han Wuguo is the prime minister. 48 00:03:11,759 --> 00:03:12,960 Don't be so impulsive. 49 00:03:13,080 --> 00:03:14,360 So what if he's the prime minister? 50 00:03:14,599 --> 00:03:16,039 As long as they're still citizens of our country, 51 00:03:16,159 --> 00:03:17,280 I absolutely won't allow them to act like this. 52 00:03:17,280 --> 00:03:18,199 Do whatever they want. 53 00:03:19,879 --> 00:03:21,319 You don't need to worry about the Han family either. 54 00:03:21,759 --> 00:03:22,639 I promise you, 55 00:03:22,639 --> 00:03:24,039 No one in the capital would dare bully you. 56 00:03:24,280 --> 00:03:25,400 Of course, I keep my word. 57 00:03:28,840 --> 00:03:29,520 Alright. 58 00:03:30,599 --> 00:03:31,960 Truly a heroine among women. 59 00:03:33,039 --> 00:03:34,840 I admire you, truly. 60 00:03:47,919 --> 00:03:49,960 The tea is a golden yellow when brewed. 61 00:03:50,240 --> 00:03:52,560 The cup swirls with a floral aroma. 62 00:03:55,919 --> 00:03:59,000 As expected, the tea here at Your Majesty's place is delicious. 63 00:04:04,240 --> 00:04:06,159 Ling Luo greets Your Highness, the Princess. 64 00:04:08,159 --> 00:04:10,360 No need for formalities. Please, have a seat. 65 00:04:22,639 --> 00:04:23,839 Miss Han. 66 00:04:23,839 --> 00:04:24,120 Miss Han. 67 00:04:24,279 --> 00:04:24,959 Please. 68 00:04:24,959 --> 00:04:25,240 Please. 69 00:04:32,079 --> 00:04:32,839 This tea 70 00:04:33,360 --> 00:04:36,959 comes from a tea shop among the common folk. 71 00:04:37,399 --> 00:04:38,959 I've heard it has had quite an influence. 72 00:04:39,639 --> 00:04:43,040 Recently, the literary style in Dajing has become more refined. 73 00:04:44,800 --> 00:04:48,199 Prime Minister, are you familiar with this shop? 74 00:04:54,920 --> 00:04:57,240 Isn't this Luo Qiuxian from the Tea Pavilion? 75 00:04:57,759 --> 00:04:59,759 I didn't expect that Your Highness 76 00:04:59,759 --> 00:05:01,600 also enjoys the tea brewed at the Tea Pavilion. 77 00:05:01,959 --> 00:05:04,040 Miss Han, that's not quite correct. 78 00:05:06,240 --> 00:05:07,439 It's not that I 79 00:05:07,439 --> 00:05:09,240 am fond of the Tea Pavilion's tea. 80 00:05:09,959 --> 00:05:11,279 Rather, this tea 81 00:05:11,279 --> 00:05:13,319 belongs to me. 82 00:05:19,680 --> 00:05:21,399 A simple tea shop 83 00:05:22,040 --> 00:05:25,519 can actually inspire the scholars of Dajing. 84 00:05:27,199 --> 00:05:28,600 To achieve this through business 85 00:05:29,240 --> 00:05:31,000 is truly rare. 86 00:05:32,360 --> 00:05:33,720 That's indeed the case. 87 00:05:34,959 --> 00:05:37,720 So the methods you used before 88 00:05:38,199 --> 00:05:40,560 must not be used on the Tea Pavilion. 89 00:05:44,120 --> 00:05:46,120 Your Majesty sees everything clearly. 90 00:05:46,759 --> 00:05:47,759 This Tea Pavilion 91 00:05:47,759 --> 00:05:50,399 can contribute so much to our Dajing. 92 00:05:51,519 --> 00:05:55,519 I believe the court should protect it. 93 00:06:00,199 --> 00:06:02,879 Why would Your Highness say that? 94 00:06:03,319 --> 00:06:05,680 Young Master Xiao and I simply share similar interests. 95 00:06:05,920 --> 00:06:07,519 We just discussed some business together. 96 00:06:07,879 --> 00:06:09,959 Why talk about using any methods? 97 00:06:11,079 --> 00:06:12,759 Miss Han, there's no need to play dumb. 98 00:06:13,199 --> 00:06:14,839 What Her Highness means is 99 00:06:15,040 --> 00:06:16,120 your Han family 100 00:06:16,240 --> 00:06:18,879 is not allowed to forcibly acquire the Tea Pavilion from now on. 101 00:06:19,560 --> 00:06:23,600 Miss Qingfeng, don't be so fierce. 102 00:06:24,240 --> 00:06:26,199 Since Her Highness has spoken, 103 00:06:26,600 --> 00:06:28,079 as officials, 104 00:06:28,079 --> 00:06:29,800 we naturally must obey. 105 00:06:30,720 --> 00:06:34,360 It's just a small Tea Pavilion. 106 00:06:35,040 --> 00:06:36,920 I actually don't care much about it. 107 00:06:37,639 --> 00:06:39,079 What I want 108 00:06:39,639 --> 00:06:41,480 is Young Master Xiao himself. 109 00:06:42,720 --> 00:06:44,399 You are the young concubine of the Prime Minister's residence. 110 00:06:44,560 --> 00:06:46,439 How can you say such embarrassing things? 111 00:06:47,959 --> 00:06:49,360 Why is it embarrassing? 112 00:06:49,959 --> 00:06:53,319 What Lingluo values is Young Master's way of doing business. 113 00:07:02,759 --> 00:07:04,079 However, 114 00:07:04,560 --> 00:07:06,839 someone as outstanding as Young Master Xiao— 115 00:07:07,399 --> 00:07:09,800 who wouldn't want to keep him by their side? 116 00:07:12,759 --> 00:07:14,360 Young Master Xiao is perceptive and wise. 117 00:07:14,519 --> 00:07:16,959 He naturally knows who is truly trustworthy. 118 00:07:21,079 --> 00:07:22,079 Then we 119 00:07:22,839 --> 00:07:24,639 shall wait and see. 120 00:07:39,879 --> 00:07:42,079 A small tea house 121 00:07:42,639 --> 00:07:45,120 has actually attracted the attention of His Majesty and the princess. 122 00:07:45,639 --> 00:07:49,240 It seems that Xiao Ning is highly valued. 123 00:07:49,399 --> 00:07:52,319 I guess His Majesty wants to use Xiao Ning 124 00:07:52,720 --> 00:07:56,000 as a pawn to break free from the influence of our noble families. 125 00:08:00,360 --> 00:08:02,600 Now that he has become a royal pawn, 126 00:08:03,120 --> 00:08:05,920 we can no longer forcibly take over the tea house. 127 00:08:07,199 --> 00:08:09,079 All industries in Dajing 128 00:08:09,199 --> 00:08:12,240 are controlled by the noble families of Dajing. 129 00:08:13,000 --> 00:08:15,560 If His Majesty wants to fill the national treasury, 130 00:08:16,279 --> 00:08:19,319 he has to start with these small businesses. 131 00:08:19,920 --> 00:08:22,920 In my opinion, it's nothing to be afraid of. 132 00:08:23,560 --> 00:08:25,319 Luo'er, you don't need to worry too much. 133 00:08:27,079 --> 00:08:29,079 If a small tea house 134 00:08:29,079 --> 00:08:31,079 can break through the blockade of the noble families, 135 00:08:31,399 --> 00:08:32,799 and gives His Majesty confidence, 136 00:08:33,480 --> 00:08:34,679 then in the future there will surely be 137 00:08:34,679 --> 00:08:37,320 thousands upon thousands of tea houses appearing. 138 00:08:39,399 --> 00:08:40,440 By then, 139 00:08:40,879 --> 00:08:42,559 the status of our noble families 140 00:08:42,879 --> 00:08:44,840 will probably be affected as well. 141 00:08:47,519 --> 00:08:49,960 Luo'er, you think so far ahead. 142 00:08:51,200 --> 00:08:52,360 In your opinion, 143 00:08:53,080 --> 00:08:56,000 what should we do next? 144 00:08:56,840 --> 00:08:59,240 To preserve the dignity of the royal family and the Han family, 145 00:08:59,759 --> 00:09:01,039 we can't make a move for now. 146 00:09:02,039 --> 00:09:03,200 However, 147 00:09:11,600 --> 00:09:12,279 Father, 148 00:09:12,600 --> 00:09:14,679 we're home. 149 00:09:17,080 --> 00:09:17,879 Son, 150 00:09:18,679 --> 00:09:21,039 are we really home this time? 151 00:09:22,200 --> 00:09:23,799 Father, don't worry. 152 00:09:24,000 --> 00:09:25,480 I've already thought of a solution. 153 00:09:25,799 --> 00:09:28,480 I'll make sure you can live here in peace. 154 00:09:29,559 --> 00:09:29,879 Alright. 155 00:09:29,879 --> 00:09:30,440 Young master, 156 00:09:31,039 --> 00:09:32,519 everything is ready. 157 00:09:35,399 --> 00:09:36,559 Father, I'm going out for a bit. 158 00:09:36,559 --> 00:09:37,039 Alright. 159 00:09:37,600 --> 00:09:37,960 Let's go. 160 00:09:48,679 --> 00:09:50,240 Finally home. 161 00:09:52,039 --> 00:09:54,000 Why hasn't that boy Xiao Ning come back yet? 162 00:09:54,399 --> 00:09:55,919 We told him to arrange a meeting with the owner of the Tea Pavilion. 163 00:09:55,919 --> 00:09:56,919 He hasn't even sent any word. 164 00:09:58,519 --> 00:09:59,960 Father, Mother. 165 00:10:00,200 --> 00:10:01,879 Xiao Ning is just a servant. 166 00:10:02,240 --> 00:10:03,320 He probably can't invite them at all. 167 00:10:03,320 --> 00:10:04,399 The owner of the Tea Pavilion. 168 00:10:05,559 --> 00:10:06,600 That's why he's too ashamed to come back. 169 00:10:08,159 --> 00:10:08,600 Master. 170 00:10:08,840 --> 00:10:10,039 The Tea Pavilion has posted a notice. 171 00:10:10,200 --> 00:10:11,879 It says the owner of the Tea Pavilion 172 00:10:11,879 --> 00:10:13,600 is inviting all the tea shop owners for tea. 173 00:10:16,600 --> 00:10:17,279 Before this, 174 00:10:17,440 --> 00:10:19,600 we tried several times to meet the owner of the Tea Pavilion, 175 00:10:19,600 --> 00:10:20,639 but never succeeded. 176 00:10:20,879 --> 00:10:23,799 This time, we've been invited to taste tea. 177 00:10:24,320 --> 00:10:25,360 This is intentional. 178 00:10:25,360 --> 00:10:26,120 Yes. 179 00:10:26,360 --> 00:10:27,480 We don't know if today 180 00:10:27,480 --> 00:10:29,200 we'll gain anything. 181 00:10:30,080 --> 00:10:30,440 Right? 182 00:10:30,440 --> 00:10:31,080 Let's hope so. 183 00:10:34,600 --> 00:10:35,440 Master Su 184 00:10:36,840 --> 00:10:38,279 Master Xu is here too. 185 00:10:38,639 --> 00:10:40,799 You actually want to get tea from the Nong Tea Pavilion as well? 186 00:10:42,399 --> 00:10:43,600 Let me offer you all some advice, 187 00:10:44,320 --> 00:10:46,440 You are all people of status. 188 00:10:46,960 --> 00:10:48,519 With the Su family here today, 189 00:10:48,519 --> 00:10:49,120 I suppose 190 00:10:49,480 --> 00:10:50,600 today is not your turn 191 00:10:50,600 --> 00:10:52,200 to get the tea from the Nong Tea Pavilion. 192 00:10:52,919 --> 00:10:53,720 Well... 193 00:10:53,759 --> 00:10:55,399 You might as well leave early. 194 00:10:55,679 --> 00:10:57,240 So you don't lose face. 195 00:10:58,039 --> 00:10:59,600 What should we do now? 196 00:10:59,600 --> 00:11:00,039 Yeah. 197 00:11:00,080 --> 00:11:01,759 Look, even the top imperial merchant, the Huang family, 198 00:11:01,759 --> 00:11:03,720 and the second, the Lin family, are here. 199 00:11:03,720 --> 00:11:05,159 Master Huang, Master Lin. 200 00:11:05,320 --> 00:11:08,039 You Su family actually dared to show up. 201 00:11:09,440 --> 00:11:10,240 No matter what, 202 00:11:10,240 --> 00:11:12,360 the Su family is still an imperial merchant. 203 00:11:13,279 --> 00:11:14,200 Imperial merchant? 204 00:11:15,039 --> 00:11:16,799 With the current state of your Su family, 205 00:11:17,039 --> 00:11:18,960 you still have the nerve to call yourselves imperial merchants? 206 00:11:19,919 --> 00:11:21,679 If it weren't for the Huang and Lin families 207 00:11:21,720 --> 00:11:23,519 leaving you a bit to survive on, 208 00:11:23,840 --> 00:11:24,919 your Su family 209 00:11:25,879 --> 00:11:27,360 would have gone bankrupt long ago. 210 00:11:27,759 --> 00:11:29,159 That's actually true. 211 00:11:32,000 --> 00:11:35,039 Everyone knows the tea market is tough these days. 212 00:11:35,240 --> 00:11:37,559 Whether any of us here can survive in this market 213 00:11:37,679 --> 00:11:39,080 all depends on the Nongcha Pavilion. 214 00:11:40,519 --> 00:11:42,720 Even top imperial merchants like Huang and Lin, 215 00:11:43,320 --> 00:11:45,360 if we don't get the approval of Nongcha Pavilion, 216 00:11:45,840 --> 00:11:47,919 our tea businesses will also go under. 217 00:11:48,759 --> 00:11:50,919 So I hope everyone here 218 00:11:51,360 --> 00:11:53,840 won't offend the owner of Nongcha Pavilion. 219 00:11:54,480 --> 00:11:56,879 Otherwise, don't blame me, Huang, 220 00:11:57,159 --> 00:11:58,679 for turning hostile. 221 00:11:59,080 --> 00:12:00,039 Why should that be? 222 00:12:00,559 --> 00:12:01,759 If we can't get tea from Nongcha Pavilion, 223 00:12:01,879 --> 00:12:03,440 our Su family will be finished too! 224 00:12:03,879 --> 00:12:04,679 Exactly. 225 00:12:09,200 --> 00:12:10,919 So many people are waiting for Young Master Xiao. 226 00:12:11,080 --> 00:12:13,639 Why don't you and I go greet him first? 227 00:12:13,639 --> 00:12:16,360 It'll help us leave a good impression on Young Master Xiao. 228 00:12:16,960 --> 00:12:18,240 That makes sense. 229 00:12:18,720 --> 00:12:19,120 Please. 230 00:12:19,120 --> 00:12:19,720 Let's go. 231 00:12:20,039 --> 00:12:22,039 Nongcha Pavilion's business really is booming. 232 00:12:22,559 --> 00:12:24,559 All three major imperial merchants are coming to them. 233 00:12:25,600 --> 00:12:26,399 Sorry about that. 234 00:12:28,919 --> 00:12:30,000 Sorry, everyone. 235 00:12:30,240 --> 00:12:31,679 Thank you for waiting, thank you for waiting. 236 00:12:34,519 --> 00:12:35,960 Well, well, Xiao Ning. 237 00:12:36,480 --> 00:12:37,639 I told you to find someone, 238 00:12:37,799 --> 00:12:38,879 but look at you, 239 00:12:38,960 --> 00:12:40,840 hiding in Nongcha Pavilion and slacking off. 240 00:12:41,600 --> 00:12:43,679 Xiao Ning, why didn't you come back to report? 241 00:12:45,639 --> 00:12:47,360 This is the Su family's son-in-law. 242 00:12:47,679 --> 00:12:48,519 Alright, alright, enough. 243 00:12:48,759 --> 00:12:49,399 Hurry up and 244 00:12:49,399 --> 00:12:50,679 bring out the owner of Nongcha Pavilion. 245 00:12:50,879 --> 00:12:52,360 How dare he treat us so disrespectfully! 246 00:12:52,559 --> 00:12:53,919 Our Su family is an imperial merchant! 247 00:12:56,360 --> 00:12:56,919 Everyone, 248 00:12:57,519 --> 00:12:59,519 the tea from Nongcha Pavilion has become extremely popular. 249 00:13:00,279 --> 00:13:02,360 This has indeed caused some trouble for all of you. 250 00:13:02,600 --> 00:13:04,320 So, the reason I called you all here today 251 00:13:04,360 --> 00:13:07,000 is to decide to give a batch of tea 252 00:13:07,600 --> 00:13:08,879 for you to sell at retail. 253 00:13:09,720 --> 00:13:11,039 The profit won't be very high, 254 00:13:11,159 --> 00:13:13,000 but I guarantee that for all of you, 255 00:13:13,000 --> 00:13:14,799 it will be several times more than your salt tea business. 256 00:13:15,720 --> 00:13:17,039 That's wonderful! 257 00:13:17,360 --> 00:13:19,159 You are the owner of Nongcha Pavilion, 258 00:13:19,320 --> 00:13:21,039 Young Master Xiao Ning? 259 00:13:21,200 --> 00:13:23,080 You say he's the owner of Nongcha Pavilion? 260 00:13:25,279 --> 00:13:26,240 Boss Sun, 261 00:13:26,840 --> 00:13:28,440 are your eyes failing you in your old age? 262 00:13:29,559 --> 00:13:31,080 If he were the owner of Nongcha Pavilion, 263 00:13:31,200 --> 00:13:33,080 would the Su family still need to line up here? 264 00:13:35,360 --> 00:13:36,159 Xiao Ning, 265 00:13:36,799 --> 00:13:38,679 did you get a few people to cooperate with you 266 00:13:39,200 --> 00:13:40,360 and put on a show for us? 267 00:13:42,159 --> 00:13:42,600 I... 268 00:13:42,600 --> 00:13:43,320 Stop making a scene. 269 00:13:45,120 --> 00:13:46,159 Sorry to make everyone laugh. 270 00:13:46,759 --> 00:13:48,279 Xiao Ning is the Su family's son-in-law. 271 00:13:48,759 --> 00:13:50,399 He's just a servant at Nongcha Pavilion. 272 00:13:50,879 --> 00:13:52,000 He's not the owner. 273 00:13:52,480 --> 00:13:55,639 But we heard that the owner of Nongcha Pavilion 274 00:13:56,039 --> 00:13:56,919 is indeed 275 00:13:56,919 --> 00:13:58,440 a young man named Xiao Ning. 276 00:13:58,440 --> 00:13:59,120 That's right. 277 00:13:59,120 --> 00:13:59,759 Impossible. 278 00:14:02,440 --> 00:14:03,559 Young Master Xiao. 279 00:14:06,279 --> 00:14:07,559 There you are. 280 00:14:08,399 --> 00:14:11,360 Mr. Huang and I have been waiting for you for so long. 281 00:14:11,360 --> 00:14:11,919 That's right. 282 00:14:11,919 --> 00:14:13,279 You two, please don't do this. 283 00:14:13,279 --> 00:14:15,120 You're making me feel really awkward. 284 00:14:15,120 --> 00:14:15,720 You— 285 00:14:15,879 --> 00:14:16,559 Xiao Ning. 286 00:14:17,080 --> 00:14:19,360 How dare you be so disrespectful to Mr. Huang and Mr. Lin? 287 00:14:19,679 --> 00:14:21,240 Kneel and apologize to the two elders at once. 288 00:14:21,240 --> 00:14:22,039 Su Mingzhuo. 289 00:14:22,559 --> 00:14:24,600 How dare you show such disrespect to the owner of the Tea Pavilion? 290 00:14:24,600 --> 00:14:25,639 Such insolence. 291 00:14:26,879 --> 00:14:28,720 Are you trying to force the Huang and Lin families 292 00:14:29,159 --> 00:14:30,720 to take action against the Su family?