1 00:01:30,350 --> 00:01:34,960 [The Heir] 2 00:01:35,380 --> 00:01:37,940 [Episode 22] 3 00:01:46,200 --> 00:01:49,039 The Tribute Ink selection begins now. 4 00:01:49,120 --> 00:01:52,479 Candidates, please enter the venue in an orderly manner. 5 00:01:55,039 --> 00:01:56,640 Please let me through. 6 00:02:01,790 --> 00:02:02,640 Master Qi. 7 00:02:03,870 --> 00:02:04,590 Zhengshen, 8 00:02:05,560 --> 00:02:06,690 why don't you get in? 9 00:02:07,280 --> 00:02:08,910 I'd rather stay outside. 10 00:02:09,360 --> 00:02:12,680 Don't you want to watch your father fight for the authority over the Tribute Ink? 11 00:02:12,680 --> 00:02:14,210 But it's against the rules. 12 00:02:15,800 --> 00:02:17,030 Against the rules? 13 00:02:18,510 --> 00:02:19,470 When you're in there, 14 00:02:19,470 --> 00:02:21,000 you just need to obey the rules inside. 15 00:02:21,000 --> 00:02:21,560 Let's go. 16 00:02:21,710 --> 00:02:22,430 Master Qi, it... 17 00:02:22,430 --> 00:02:23,030 Just go. 18 00:02:24,050 --> 00:02:26,880 [Rushi House] 19 00:02:27,590 --> 00:02:30,780 [Tingmo Pavilion] 20 00:02:30,800 --> 00:02:32,260 [Jiangu House] 21 00:02:46,360 --> 00:02:48,280 The primary selection is complete. 22 00:02:48,280 --> 00:02:50,150 The Scholar Ink by the Chen family, 23 00:02:50,150 --> 00:02:52,240 The ancient lacquer-soot ink by the Li family, 24 00:02:52,240 --> 00:02:54,910 and the Ziji Dragon Light Ink by the Tian family are admitted 25 00:02:54,910 --> 00:02:55,710 to the finals! 26 00:02:56,000 --> 00:02:57,870 -Bravo! -Bravo! 27 00:03:09,080 --> 00:03:11,280 What kind of ink are you presenting? 28 00:03:13,430 --> 00:03:15,630 The Chen family presents the Cloud Ink. 29 00:03:16,030 --> 00:03:17,290 The Li family presents 30 00:03:17,840 --> 00:03:18,840 the Origin Ink. 31 00:03:19,520 --> 00:03:22,980 The Tian family presents the Jin Zhangzong Round Scented Ink. 32 00:03:23,150 --> 00:03:25,750 As expected, they had another plan in reserve. 33 00:03:30,840 --> 00:03:32,800 Examiners, please test the ink. 34 00:03:54,170 --> 00:03:56,210 [Ink examiner, Mr. Fengzhou] 35 00:04:51,390 --> 00:04:53,040 The Chen family must have made use of 36 00:04:53,040 --> 00:04:56,000 the formulas of tung oil soot and lacquer soot for the Cloud Ink. 37 00:04:56,000 --> 00:04:58,860 The ink yields a dense black with luminous clarity. 38 00:04:59,950 --> 00:05:02,040 In particular, the light ink areas 39 00:05:02,240 --> 00:05:03,700 display distinct layers. 40 00:05:03,750 --> 00:05:06,750 Each tone holds its place perfectly 41 00:05:06,870 --> 00:05:08,070 without bleeding. 42 00:05:09,720 --> 00:05:10,720 It is excellent. 43 00:05:13,600 --> 00:05:14,460 Gentlemen, 44 00:05:15,710 --> 00:05:19,130 what do you think of the ink presented by the Tian family? 45 00:05:20,950 --> 00:05:22,480 The Round Scented Ink truly 46 00:05:22,680 --> 00:05:24,210 lives up to its reputation. 47 00:05:24,390 --> 00:05:26,040 It's aromatic but not overwhelming, 48 00:05:26,040 --> 00:05:28,970 so it helps to calm the mind when one writes or paints. 49 00:05:29,070 --> 00:05:30,600 It performs even better 50 00:05:30,830 --> 00:05:32,240 as it's applied to paper. 51 00:05:32,740 --> 00:05:34,810 The ink takes a deep and steady tone, 52 00:05:34,870 --> 00:05:37,390 yet never feels heavy or stifling— 53 00:05:38,390 --> 00:05:39,650 rich but not sluggish. 54 00:05:39,830 --> 00:05:41,830 It's of premium quality. 55 00:05:51,010 --> 00:05:53,250 The Origin Ink is a continuation 56 00:05:53,280 --> 00:05:55,750 of the Li family's best pine soot ink formula. 57 00:05:55,750 --> 00:05:58,870 Needless to say, this is fine piece of ink. 58 00:05:59,830 --> 00:06:00,870 However, 59 00:06:01,310 --> 00:06:03,110 pardon me for being inadequate, 60 00:06:04,120 --> 00:06:06,270 as I really cannot find 61 00:06:06,720 --> 00:06:09,160 anything special about it. 62 00:06:10,390 --> 00:06:11,560 The pigment 63 00:06:12,000 --> 00:06:14,560 is indeed more delicate and translucent. 64 00:06:14,920 --> 00:06:17,630 But it only reflects ordinary progress 65 00:06:17,630 --> 00:06:19,870 in materials and techniques. 66 00:06:19,920 --> 00:06:22,560 The best of pine soot is not brought out. 67 00:06:22,800 --> 00:06:27,040 This ink can barely hold a candle to that presented by the Tian and Chen families. 68 00:06:27,040 --> 00:06:28,390 The two ink examiners of you 69 00:06:28,390 --> 00:06:30,750 are both leading figures in the literary and art circles. 70 00:06:30,750 --> 00:06:31,950 You made a fair judgement. 71 00:06:31,950 --> 00:06:32,800 Li Ink... 72 00:06:34,390 --> 00:06:35,990 accepts it wholeheartedly. 73 00:06:36,159 --> 00:06:38,420 The Li family's ink is rated as grade one. 74 00:06:38,510 --> 00:06:39,920 -Bravo! -Bravo! 75 00:06:40,000 --> 00:06:41,000 Bravo! 76 00:06:41,270 --> 00:06:42,240 Bravo! 77 00:06:42,270 --> 00:06:44,560 The Tian family's ink is rated as supreme grade. 78 00:06:44,560 --> 00:06:45,950 -Bravo! -Bravo! 79 00:06:46,750 --> 00:06:49,159 The Tian family's ink is also rated as supreme grade. 80 00:06:49,159 --> 00:06:50,120 -Bravo! -Bravo! 81 00:06:50,820 --> 00:06:52,970 [Li's Ancestral Hall] 82 00:06:53,830 --> 00:06:54,870 Here they come. 83 00:06:59,680 --> 00:07:00,390 Zhen. 84 00:07:00,390 --> 00:07:01,120 Eldest Aunt. 85 00:07:01,830 --> 00:07:04,790 I figured Eighth Uncle would be reluctant to come to the ancestral hall. 86 00:07:04,790 --> 00:07:07,430 So I arranged the items you asked for right here. 87 00:07:07,430 --> 00:07:08,600 Does this seem alright to you? 88 00:07:08,600 --> 00:07:10,860 How very thoughtful of you, Eldest Aunt. 89 00:07:11,730 --> 00:07:13,460 Is my grandfather not here yet? 90 00:07:14,480 --> 00:07:15,340 He is arriving. 91 00:07:17,680 --> 00:07:19,810 -Eighth Master Li. -Eighth Master Li. 92 00:07:23,960 --> 00:07:26,420 The auspicious hour is upon us. Let's begin. 93 00:07:30,430 --> 00:07:32,560 I, Li Zhen, master of Li Ink, have brought 94 00:07:32,560 --> 00:07:35,390 all members of the clan to pay respects to the Li ancestors. 95 00:07:35,390 --> 00:07:37,800 In today's Tribute Ink selection, 96 00:07:38,040 --> 00:07:40,840 the Origin Ink we presented was rated as grade one. 97 00:07:41,159 --> 00:07:44,159 It will be now offered here by its maker, Li Jingdong. 98 00:08:03,120 --> 00:08:05,250 This unworthy descendant Li Jingdong 99 00:08:06,310 --> 00:08:07,900 is a poorly educated man 100 00:08:08,800 --> 00:08:10,390 of mediocracy. 101 00:08:10,950 --> 00:08:14,280 Despite years of learning, my skills are still inadequate. 102 00:08:14,360 --> 00:08:17,240 For the first time, I entered my creation into the Tribute Ink Selection. 103 00:08:17,240 --> 00:08:18,920 Yet I failed and returned 104 00:08:19,480 --> 00:08:21,120 in defeat. 105 00:08:21,630 --> 00:08:22,600 I, Jingdong, 106 00:08:23,270 --> 00:08:25,070 has let down Li Ink 107 00:08:25,680 --> 00:08:27,270 and my late father. 108 00:08:28,360 --> 00:08:30,870 Deeply ashamed of myself, 109 00:08:32,080 --> 00:08:34,120 I'm feeling utterly disgraced. 110 00:08:39,390 --> 00:08:40,510 Uncle Jingdong. 111 00:08:41,510 --> 00:08:43,710 Please get up, Uncle Jingdong. Come on. 112 00:08:46,600 --> 00:08:47,630 Get up now. 113 00:08:52,550 --> 00:08:53,360 Grandfather. 114 00:08:54,210 --> 00:08:56,120 When you attended the Tribute Ink selection 115 00:08:56,120 --> 00:08:58,850 with the Sixth and Seventh Grandfathers for the first time, 116 00:08:58,850 --> 00:09:00,440 what grade was your ink rated? 117 00:09:00,440 --> 00:09:01,910 Our ink couldn't even reach 118 00:09:01,910 --> 00:09:03,910 grade one in our first competition. 119 00:09:05,750 --> 00:09:06,720 Uncle Jingdong, 120 00:09:07,150 --> 00:09:10,150 your ink was rated as grade one in your first Tribute Ink selection. 121 00:09:10,150 --> 00:09:13,360 You're starting from a better place than my grandfather and his brothers. 122 00:09:13,360 --> 00:09:15,160 When Li Ink was in grave trouble, 123 00:09:15,200 --> 00:09:17,750 you bravely assumed all challenging responsibilities. 124 00:09:17,750 --> 00:09:18,510 Li Ink 125 00:09:18,970 --> 00:09:19,890 is proud of you. 126 00:09:28,150 --> 00:09:29,000 Please get up. 127 00:09:29,910 --> 00:09:30,480 Father. 128 00:09:41,750 --> 00:09:42,950 Everyone, do you know 129 00:09:43,390 --> 00:09:45,080 why I named this ink 130 00:09:45,440 --> 00:09:46,790 the Origin Ink? 131 00:09:48,670 --> 00:09:51,840 It stems from "Yuan," one of the four virtues of the Qian hexagram. 132 00:09:51,840 --> 00:09:53,170 It stands for a new start 133 00:09:53,270 --> 00:09:54,320 after an ending. 134 00:09:55,150 --> 00:09:57,280 The Tribute Ink case 13 years ago still 135 00:09:58,000 --> 00:10:00,330 aches the heart of everyone present here. 136 00:10:00,840 --> 00:10:03,040 Li Ink plummeted to the bottom due to it. 137 00:10:03,840 --> 00:10:05,510 But now, the Origin Ink 138 00:10:06,480 --> 00:10:08,340 has brought upon us a fresh start. 139 00:10:09,000 --> 00:10:12,200 The Li family entered the Origin Ink into the just finished 140 00:10:12,200 --> 00:10:13,960 Tribute Ink selection 141 00:10:14,080 --> 00:10:15,750 exactly because this ink 142 00:10:15,910 --> 00:10:17,310 is the result of every Li member's 143 00:10:17,310 --> 00:10:18,390 hard work. 144 00:10:19,200 --> 00:10:20,670 Nothing but the Origin Ink 145 00:10:21,200 --> 00:10:23,360 can stop our hearts from aching again. 146 00:10:26,390 --> 00:10:27,390 I firmly believe 147 00:10:27,840 --> 00:10:29,720 that as long as we make concerted efforts, 148 00:10:29,720 --> 00:10:32,510 Li Ink will regain its glory one day. 149 00:10:33,670 --> 00:10:36,910 The creation of the Origin Ink is attributed to all of us. 150 00:10:37,550 --> 00:10:39,680 Li Ink couldn't have gained a new start 151 00:10:39,840 --> 00:10:41,840 without everyone present. 152 00:10:43,000 --> 00:10:44,460 Hereby, I, Li Zhen, extend 153 00:10:44,510 --> 00:10:46,310 sincere gratitude to all of you. 154 00:10:55,200 --> 00:10:56,550 What exactly is going on? 155 00:10:56,550 --> 00:10:57,960 The sun is about to set, 156 00:10:57,960 --> 00:10:59,550 but there isn't a result yet. 157 00:10:59,550 --> 00:11:00,880 -That's right. -Right. 158 00:11:01,150 --> 00:11:02,950 The selection is taking so long. 159 00:11:07,390 --> 00:11:08,150 Everyone, 160 00:11:10,480 --> 00:11:11,790 it's getting late. 161 00:11:12,090 --> 00:11:14,220 There must be a result for every match. 162 00:11:15,120 --> 00:11:17,550 Tian Ink and Chen Ink— 163 00:11:18,030 --> 00:11:21,510 which deserves to be the Tribute Ink? 164 00:11:22,320 --> 00:11:24,600 Judges, please share your thoughts. 165 00:11:24,870 --> 00:11:27,550 The Round Scented Ink is invaluable, 166 00:11:28,210 --> 00:11:30,810 making it more suited for the Tribute Ink. 167 00:11:31,550 --> 00:11:32,410 I beg to differ. 168 00:11:32,630 --> 00:11:34,000 Tian Ink is too dry. 169 00:11:34,150 --> 00:11:36,000 It is obviously newly made 170 00:11:36,150 --> 00:11:37,810 and needs more time to settle. 171 00:11:38,120 --> 00:11:39,250 In terms of quality, 172 00:11:39,600 --> 00:11:42,840 Chen Ink is certainly better. 173 00:11:44,750 --> 00:11:45,320 Got it. 174 00:11:46,440 --> 00:11:47,550 In this case, 175 00:11:47,910 --> 00:11:49,270 I announce 176 00:11:49,840 --> 00:11:54,080 that the winner of the Tribute Ink selection is... 177 00:11:54,240 --> 00:11:56,790 Here comes the royal preceptor, Sage Qing He. 178 00:12:01,960 --> 00:12:05,440 Greetings, respectable sage. 179 00:12:08,600 --> 00:12:11,000 Dispense with the formalities, everyone. 180 00:12:11,000 --> 00:12:13,670 I can't believe your sudden visit to Huizhou 181 00:12:13,750 --> 00:12:15,470 was completely unknown to me, dear sage. 182 00:12:15,470 --> 00:12:17,550 I deserve severe punishment for it. 183 00:12:17,600 --> 00:12:19,150 While passing by this place, the sage heard 184 00:12:19,150 --> 00:12:21,960 the winner of the Tribute Ink selection couldn't be decided after a long time, 185 00:12:21,960 --> 00:12:23,510 so he specially came in to provide support. 186 00:12:23,510 --> 00:12:26,320 The timing is impeccable, Sage Qing He. 187 00:12:26,320 --> 00:12:28,050 In this Tribute Ink selection, 188 00:12:28,320 --> 00:12:30,440 the Tian and Chen families have presented 189 00:12:30,440 --> 00:12:32,570 nearly equally premier ink products. 190 00:12:33,120 --> 00:12:35,550 Sage, as a companion to His Majesty for long, 191 00:12:35,550 --> 00:12:38,080 you are highly accomplished in calligraphy. 192 00:12:38,150 --> 00:12:41,670 Hereby, I boldly invite you to assess the ink. 193 00:12:42,080 --> 00:12:42,910 Oh you. 194 00:12:42,960 --> 00:12:44,820 You could never handle tasks well 195 00:12:44,870 --> 00:12:46,960 back when you worked in the imperial palace. 196 00:12:46,960 --> 00:12:47,670 Fine then. 197 00:12:47,780 --> 00:12:49,660 I'll help you with the selection. 198 00:12:49,690 --> 00:12:51,090 Thank you, Sage. 199 00:12:53,600 --> 00:12:54,330 Sage Qing He, 200 00:12:54,510 --> 00:12:56,030 this is Tian Ink. 201 00:12:56,600 --> 00:12:58,510 This is Chen Ink. 202 00:13:08,360 --> 00:13:09,790 Why is there a fly? 203 00:13:13,910 --> 00:13:15,390 This ink is unclean. 204 00:13:30,160 --> 00:13:32,000 The fragrance of Styrax resin. 205 00:13:32,790 --> 00:13:34,440 His Majesty will like it. 206 00:13:35,200 --> 00:13:36,270 In my opinion, 207 00:13:36,750 --> 00:13:37,870 the Tribute Ink 208 00:13:38,550 --> 00:13:39,750 should be Tian Ink. 209 00:13:43,260 --> 00:13:44,010 Sage Qing He, 210 00:13:44,510 --> 00:13:46,570 please take one more look at Chen Ink. 211 00:13:46,690 --> 00:13:48,570 It truly is a fine piece of ink. 212 00:13:48,720 --> 00:13:51,200 Sage, we beg you to check it again. 213 00:14:04,080 --> 00:14:04,910 Sage, 214 00:14:04,910 --> 00:14:07,000 we implore you to reassess Chen Ink. 215 00:14:07,080 --> 00:14:08,540 Sage, we cordially ask you 216 00:14:08,810 --> 00:14:10,140 to make a just decision! 217 00:14:16,150 --> 00:14:18,720 Now that you have given an instruction, Sage, 218 00:14:19,030 --> 00:14:21,440 I completely agree with your opinion. 219 00:14:22,440 --> 00:14:23,770 Thank you, Sage Qing He. 220 00:14:23,960 --> 00:14:25,240 Thank you, Lord Yan. 221 00:14:26,030 --> 00:14:29,270 The Tian family promises to meet expectations, produce enough ink, 222 00:14:29,270 --> 00:14:32,000 and deliver it to His Majesty as soon as possible. 223 00:14:40,280 --> 00:14:42,880 [Zhenbao House] [Chen] 224 00:14:46,960 --> 00:14:47,510 Father. 225 00:14:47,960 --> 00:14:48,600 Father! 226 00:14:49,080 --> 00:14:49,870 Help! 227 00:14:58,220 --> 00:15:04,120 [Literary Association] 228 00:15:05,510 --> 00:15:07,270 [Champion of Ink Making] 229 00:15:24,200 --> 00:15:25,530 Champion of Ink Making. 230 00:15:27,120 --> 00:15:28,450 Champion of Ink Making! 231 00:15:29,320 --> 00:15:31,180 We are the champion of ink making! 232 00:15:32,960 --> 00:15:34,120 From now on, 233 00:15:34,550 --> 00:15:37,200 the Tian family will be marching towards 234 00:15:37,510 --> 00:15:39,510 great prosperity and huge success! 235 00:15:41,600 --> 00:15:42,240 Benchang. 236 00:15:42,840 --> 00:15:43,630 Quickly have 237 00:15:43,790 --> 00:15:45,990 this plaque hung up in our ink workshop. 238 00:15:46,480 --> 00:15:47,080 My love, 239 00:15:47,390 --> 00:15:49,600 prepare a banquet soon. 240 00:15:49,870 --> 00:15:51,240 It's a convention in Hui Ink 241 00:15:51,240 --> 00:15:52,750 for the Ink Affairs Official 242 00:15:52,750 --> 00:15:56,480 to attend a banquet held by the winner of the Tribute Ink selection. 243 00:15:56,550 --> 00:15:57,750 Do take the matter seriously. 244 00:15:57,750 --> 00:15:59,790 Don't worry, Master. All is properly arranged. 245 00:15:59,790 --> 00:16:00,600 Really? 246 00:16:01,100 --> 00:16:02,960 The food and wine must be vegetarian. 247 00:16:02,960 --> 00:16:05,160 Because Sage Qing He will attend it too. 248 00:16:08,270 --> 00:16:09,080 Ronghua, 249 00:16:09,700 --> 00:16:11,360 your two brothers have told me 250 00:16:11,390 --> 00:16:14,000 about what happened in the Literary Association just now. 251 00:16:14,000 --> 00:16:17,000 You are a significant contributor to the Tian family. 252 00:16:17,600 --> 00:16:18,330 Let's get in. 253 00:16:28,150 --> 00:16:28,840 Ronghua, 254 00:16:29,870 --> 00:16:30,530 take a seat. 255 00:16:36,390 --> 00:16:37,210 No, wait. 256 00:16:39,360 --> 00:16:40,150 Ronghua, have some tea. 257 00:16:40,150 --> 00:16:41,010 Let me serve it. 258 00:16:47,890 --> 00:16:48,490 Ronghua, 259 00:16:48,840 --> 00:16:49,670 have some tea. 260 00:16:57,510 --> 00:16:58,320 Ronghua, 261 00:16:58,840 --> 00:17:00,910 Father and I submitted visiting cards for several times in the Capital, 262 00:17:00,910 --> 00:17:02,240 seeking an audience with Sage Qing He. 263 00:17:02,240 --> 00:17:03,630 Yet he never agreed to meet us. 264 00:17:03,630 --> 00:17:05,069 How did you make his acquaintance? 265 00:17:05,069 --> 00:17:06,069 Yes, dear sister. 266 00:17:06,369 --> 00:17:09,200 It's said that the sage can even enter and leave the imperial palace freely. 267 00:17:09,200 --> 00:17:10,829 What an unusual figure. 268 00:17:11,540 --> 00:17:13,750 He has been friends with the Xu family for a long time. 269 00:17:13,750 --> 00:17:15,200 It was not difficult for me 270 00:17:15,200 --> 00:17:16,660 to meet his acquaintance. 271 00:17:21,270 --> 00:17:22,030 Oh right. 272 00:17:24,640 --> 00:17:27,200 The sage told my fortune when he first saw me. 273 00:17:28,790 --> 00:17:29,680 He said 274 00:17:30,160 --> 00:17:31,820 that the family I was born into 275 00:17:32,680 --> 00:17:33,940 refused to nurture me. 276 00:17:34,960 --> 00:17:38,360 I am destined to receive little affection from my own family. 277 00:17:39,510 --> 00:17:40,160 Father, 278 00:17:41,550 --> 00:17:42,160 Mother, 279 00:17:45,790 --> 00:17:46,920 am I right? 280 00:17:49,780 --> 00:17:51,260 Yes, yes. 281 00:17:52,400 --> 00:17:53,240 Ronghua, 282 00:17:54,160 --> 00:17:55,890 we had no choice but to treat you 283 00:17:56,160 --> 00:17:57,790 like that in the past. 284 00:17:58,400 --> 00:18:00,060 We're sorry to have upset you. 285 00:18:00,350 --> 00:18:03,510 If you are not having a good time in the Xu family, 286 00:18:04,160 --> 00:18:05,960 how about I go and beg Mrs. Hu 287 00:18:06,030 --> 00:18:07,480 to let you come home to us? 288 00:18:08,750 --> 00:18:09,480 Mother, 289 00:18:10,160 --> 00:18:12,420 do you think the Xu family would allow one 290 00:18:13,070 --> 00:18:14,670 to come and go as one pleases? 291 00:18:17,680 --> 00:18:20,010 Although Sage Qing He has made a decision, 292 00:18:20,070 --> 00:18:22,270 it cannot quell the dispute in Huizhou. 293 00:18:23,510 --> 00:18:24,400 Benchang, 294 00:18:25,310 --> 00:18:26,770 you are now in charge of the family. 295 00:18:26,770 --> 00:18:29,100 You are perfectly aware of how this plaque 296 00:18:29,220 --> 00:18:30,250 was attained. 297 00:18:31,070 --> 00:18:33,750 From now on, please focus on nothing but ink. 298 00:18:34,590 --> 00:18:37,590 First, no mistakes in the important task of delivering ink to the Capital. 299 00:18:37,590 --> 00:18:40,750 Second, try to be diligent, serious, and respectful 300 00:18:41,680 --> 00:18:44,080 as you solidify the foundation of Tian Ink. 301 00:18:44,160 --> 00:18:47,760 Only in this way can the Tian family enjoy long-term prosperity. 302 00:18:50,590 --> 00:18:51,920 I will keep that in mind. 303 00:18:58,920 --> 00:19:00,180 Little did I expect... 304 00:19:01,000 --> 00:19:03,330 the Tribute Ink selection to end this way. 305 00:19:04,270 --> 00:19:06,000 All my planning over these days 306 00:19:06,550 --> 00:19:09,350 became in vain as Sage Qing He lightly swept 307 00:19:10,200 --> 00:19:11,510 his whisk. 308 00:19:12,990 --> 00:19:15,190 This time, after returning to Huizhou, 309 00:19:15,200 --> 00:19:17,160 although I've brought down Zhao Shen, 310 00:19:17,160 --> 00:19:19,640 the Tian family has thrived by using their victory 311 00:19:19,640 --> 00:19:21,510 in the Tribute Ink selection. 312 00:19:23,120 --> 00:19:25,080 Meanwhile, for failing to raise 313 00:19:25,110 --> 00:19:27,110 a military fund of ten thousand taels, 314 00:19:27,110 --> 00:19:29,440 I'll be severely punished by the general. 315 00:19:30,350 --> 00:19:31,750 Now, I am not only going to lose 316 00:19:31,750 --> 00:19:33,030 my position as the master of Yihousheng, 317 00:19:33,030 --> 00:19:34,200 but also 318 00:19:35,430 --> 00:19:36,760 my military post. 319 00:19:39,200 --> 00:19:40,260 That said, Father, 320 00:19:41,070 --> 00:19:41,880 Aunt, 321 00:19:42,310 --> 00:19:43,000 Brother, 322 00:19:44,240 --> 00:19:46,590 I will not give up until I brush off the dirt 323 00:19:47,510 --> 00:19:48,840 thrown onto your names. 324 00:19:59,240 --> 00:19:59,830 Master. 325 00:20:04,240 --> 00:20:05,510 Is everything ready? 326 00:20:07,160 --> 00:20:08,310 Bills, documents, 327 00:20:08,400 --> 00:20:09,920 and all the ready silver in the account 328 00:20:09,920 --> 00:20:11,120 have been sorted out. 329 00:20:13,680 --> 00:20:16,230 Master, without Yihousheng and your military post, 330 00:20:16,230 --> 00:20:18,830 what are we going to fight the Tian family with? 331 00:20:21,200 --> 00:20:23,860 I should've handled this matter in a better way. 332 00:20:23,950 --> 00:20:25,510 Let's pay a visit to Sister first. 333 00:20:25,510 --> 00:20:26,110 Take this. 334 00:20:39,720 --> 00:20:42,350 It didn't occur to me even the Chen family would lose. 335 00:20:42,350 --> 00:20:44,050 Despite all the hustle these days, 336 00:20:44,050 --> 00:20:45,790 you still lost your position. 337 00:20:48,880 --> 00:20:49,510 Master. 338 00:20:57,720 --> 00:20:58,960 Wait for me outside. 339 00:21:04,510 --> 00:21:06,590 This is all the ready silver in Yihousheng's account. 340 00:21:06,590 --> 00:21:08,270 Fifteen hundred taels in total. 341 00:21:08,270 --> 00:21:10,350 These are all the bills of my investments 342 00:21:10,350 --> 00:21:11,920 in the ink industry using military funds 343 00:21:11,920 --> 00:21:13,550 since I arrived in Huizhou, 344 00:21:13,790 --> 00:21:16,350 including contracts with the Li Ink Workshop 345 00:21:16,920 --> 00:21:20,320 and details of dividends from the ancient lacquer-soot ink. 346 00:21:21,200 --> 00:21:21,830 Oh, right. 347 00:21:23,310 --> 00:21:25,640 The most valuable thing right now 348 00:21:26,110 --> 00:21:29,040 should be this contract with the New Li Ink Workshop. 349 00:21:30,160 --> 00:21:31,310 It is an agreement 350 00:21:31,510 --> 00:21:34,110 on splitting dividends from Fu Jin Ink. 351 00:21:35,590 --> 00:21:37,750 All of these contracts add up to about 352 00:21:38,270 --> 00:21:39,400 2,500 taels. 353 00:21:40,240 --> 00:21:42,350 The total dividends in two or three months 354 00:21:42,350 --> 00:21:43,790 should be around 2,000 taels. 355 00:21:43,790 --> 00:21:45,550 Altogether, the value is 6,000 taels. 356 00:21:45,550 --> 00:21:48,000 As for the 1,000 taels invested in the Chen family, 357 00:21:48,000 --> 00:21:49,830 I suppose it'll double in profit. 358 00:21:49,830 --> 00:21:52,110 You've settled everything about Yihousheng. 359 00:21:52,110 --> 00:21:54,240 Then what about you? What's your plan? 360 00:21:59,590 --> 00:22:01,190 I haven't figured it out yet. 361 00:22:02,510 --> 00:22:03,960 Listen, 362 00:22:04,270 --> 00:22:06,400 the Tian family is at its peak now. 363 00:22:06,640 --> 00:22:08,200 You cannot take any risks. 364 00:22:08,640 --> 00:22:10,440 The Tian family is at its peak... 365 00:22:14,270 --> 00:22:15,510 Don't worry, Sister. 366 00:22:15,750 --> 00:22:17,640 I won't take any risks. 367 00:22:19,680 --> 00:22:20,790 Even if I don't think about myself, 368 00:22:20,790 --> 00:22:22,790 I'll have to think about Marshal Qi. 369 00:22:24,790 --> 00:22:26,480 I am deeply indebted to him. 370 00:22:27,000 --> 00:22:28,920 How can I ever implicate him 371 00:22:29,240 --> 00:22:30,440 for my own interests? 372 00:22:34,000 --> 00:22:36,760 Since there's nothing left for you at this place, 373 00:22:37,750 --> 00:22:40,550 why not go back to Marshal Qi and seek a fresh start? 374 00:22:45,960 --> 00:22:47,440 At this point, 375 00:22:48,000 --> 00:22:49,400 how can I show my face 376 00:22:50,350 --> 00:22:51,610 in front of Marshal Qi? 377 00:22:53,830 --> 00:22:55,960 Although I haven't figured out a plan, 378 00:22:57,070 --> 00:22:58,480 I won't leave Huizhou anyway. 379 00:22:58,480 --> 00:22:59,810 I'm not going anywhere. 380 00:23:00,340 --> 00:23:01,470 Then how about this? 381 00:23:01,550 --> 00:23:02,880 I'll ask Zhen for a favor. 382 00:23:02,880 --> 00:23:03,240 Sister. 383 00:23:03,240 --> 00:23:04,270 She could help you settle. 384 00:23:04,270 --> 00:23:05,030 Sister! 385 00:23:07,880 --> 00:23:09,340 Please be seated, Sister. 386 00:23:16,310 --> 00:23:17,790 It's my own business to figure out 387 00:23:17,790 --> 00:23:19,000 a way to in Huizhou. 388 00:23:19,880 --> 00:23:21,160 Since it's my personal matter, 389 00:23:21,160 --> 00:23:22,830 I'd like to keep Zhen out of it. 390 00:23:22,830 --> 00:23:24,750 I'd hate to get her in any danger. 391 00:23:24,920 --> 00:23:27,000 So, if you still see me as a brother, 392 00:23:27,110 --> 00:23:28,030 Sister, please 393 00:23:29,070 --> 00:23:30,530 don't go ask Zhen for help, 394 00:23:31,030 --> 00:23:32,920 or bring this matter up again. 395 00:24:07,550 --> 00:24:09,680 You seem to be in a good mood, Master Qi. 396 00:24:16,310 --> 00:24:16,920 Zhen, 397 00:24:16,920 --> 00:24:19,110 since you took over Li Ink, 398 00:24:19,200 --> 00:24:20,730 you've been busy with work. 399 00:24:22,160 --> 00:24:24,110 How did you find time to come here? 400 00:24:24,880 --> 00:24:25,880 Just like you, 401 00:24:26,070 --> 00:24:28,530 I need my own leisure time every now and then. 402 00:24:30,590 --> 00:24:32,520 I have a bit more of that than you do. 403 00:24:32,550 --> 00:24:35,070 I have been idling the entire day. 404 00:24:38,720 --> 00:24:39,590 It seems... 405 00:24:40,400 --> 00:24:41,930 my sister has talked to you. 406 00:24:43,880 --> 00:24:45,720 She's only looking out for you. 407 00:24:49,310 --> 00:24:50,880 As my grandfather once said, 408 00:24:50,880 --> 00:24:53,110 life is all about ups and downs. 409 00:24:53,750 --> 00:24:56,210 Everyone's fortune differs. 410 00:24:57,000 --> 00:24:59,000 A temporary setback means nothing. 411 00:24:59,030 --> 00:24:59,960 Take me as an example. 412 00:24:59,960 --> 00:25:01,480 I was expelled from the clan before, 413 00:25:01,480 --> 00:25:03,790 but now I am in charge of Li Ink. 414 00:25:04,270 --> 00:25:05,440 In my opinion, 415 00:25:05,680 --> 00:25:08,830 as long as one has a bite to eat and some strength left, 416 00:25:09,070 --> 00:25:11,070 one can always achieve one's goals. 417 00:25:14,000 --> 00:25:17,030 Thank you for comforting me, Zhen. 418 00:25:18,480 --> 00:25:19,350 That said, 419 00:25:20,590 --> 00:25:23,000 just pretend you don't know about my difficulties. 420 00:25:23,000 --> 00:25:24,830 How can I pretend not to know? 421 00:25:25,680 --> 00:25:27,880 Part of the credit of creating the Origin Ink goes to you. 422 00:25:27,880 --> 00:25:30,680 I can't sit back and do nothing when you're in adversity. 423 00:25:30,680 --> 00:25:31,720 Besides, 424 00:25:31,790 --> 00:25:33,850 you're a major shareholder of Li Ink. 425 00:25:34,070 --> 00:25:35,480 If you don't mind, 426 00:25:36,000 --> 00:25:37,460 come work in Li Ink with me. 427 00:25:37,920 --> 00:25:38,750 I assure you 428 00:25:38,960 --> 00:25:40,030 that as long as I'm around, 429 00:25:40,030 --> 00:25:42,360 you'll have food to eat and a place to stay. 430 00:25:48,830 --> 00:25:50,590 Although I am down and out now, 431 00:25:50,590 --> 00:25:53,000 I can still build something up 432 00:25:53,000 --> 00:25:54,830 with my own hands. 433 00:25:55,400 --> 00:25:57,920 So, making a living won't be a problem for me. 434 00:26:02,070 --> 00:26:04,590 You're not concerned about your livelihood. 435 00:26:04,590 --> 00:26:06,270 But what about your rumbling stomach? 436 00:26:06,270 --> 00:26:08,130 It's a problem to solve, isn't it? 437 00:26:09,240 --> 00:26:11,040 Fine. Let's have it sorted then. 438 00:26:11,980 --> 00:26:13,180 In which restaurant? 439 00:26:24,310 --> 00:26:25,240 Master Qi, 440 00:26:26,270 --> 00:26:28,000 it's a simle home-cooked meal. 441 00:26:28,070 --> 00:26:29,930 If there's anything inadequate, 442 00:26:30,400 --> 00:26:31,460 please forgive us. 443 00:26:31,480 --> 00:26:33,200 Eighth Master Li, how nice of you. 444 00:26:33,200 --> 00:26:36,160 I took the liberty of calling on you but you didn't turn me away. 445 00:26:36,160 --> 00:26:37,820 I'm already deeply grateful. 446 00:26:38,230 --> 00:26:38,950 Master Qi, 447 00:26:39,320 --> 00:26:40,880 just make yourself at home. 448 00:26:40,910 --> 00:26:42,310 Don't stand on ceremony. 449 00:26:44,350 --> 00:26:44,880 Eat up. 450 00:26:44,900 --> 00:26:45,380 Dig in. 451 00:26:47,350 --> 00:26:47,960 Let's eat. 452 00:26:56,070 --> 00:26:57,640 Zhengliang. Zhengliang! 453 00:26:57,640 --> 00:26:59,070 Quick, bring a jar of wine over. 454 00:26:59,070 --> 00:27:00,000 Some bowls, too! 455 00:27:00,080 --> 00:27:00,600 Got it! 456 00:27:00,620 --> 00:27:02,230 Here comes the chicken soup. 457 00:27:03,350 --> 00:27:04,280 Here's the soup. 458 00:27:05,790 --> 00:27:06,920 Fetch some bowls now. 459 00:27:06,920 --> 00:27:08,320 I'll go get some, Mother. 460 00:27:09,240 --> 00:27:09,920 Eat up. 461 00:27:09,960 --> 00:27:11,070 Have some more. 462 00:27:14,440 --> 00:27:17,000 Master Qi, you're a rare guest for us. 463 00:27:17,200 --> 00:27:19,830 Make sure you have enough drinks and enjoy them tonight. 464 00:27:19,830 --> 00:27:20,310 Sure. 465 00:27:20,400 --> 00:27:23,000 Come on, let me make a toast to you first. 466 00:27:23,200 --> 00:27:23,510 Here. 467 00:27:23,510 --> 00:27:24,570 Thank you, Auntie. 468 00:27:27,160 --> 00:27:28,240 Alright, enough. 469 00:27:28,830 --> 00:27:29,890 Do enjoy yourself. 470 00:27:34,590 --> 00:27:36,000 You can really hold your liquor, Master Qi. 471 00:27:36,000 --> 00:27:38,110 Quick, fill Master Qi's bowl. 472 00:27:38,160 --> 00:27:38,880 Let me help. 473 00:27:39,000 --> 00:27:40,960 Mother, you're supposed to entertain the guest, 474 00:27:40,960 --> 00:27:42,200 not to get him drunk. 475 00:27:43,440 --> 00:27:44,740 It's a good thing for him to get drunk, 476 00:27:44,740 --> 00:27:47,000 so he could drown all his sorrows in wine. 477 00:27:47,030 --> 00:27:47,790 Once you're drunk, 478 00:27:47,790 --> 00:27:50,120 you'll forget everything bothering you! 479 00:27:50,440 --> 00:27:51,110 Come on. 480 00:27:51,270 --> 00:27:53,200 Let's all propose a toast to Master Qi. 481 00:27:53,200 --> 00:27:53,550 Come on. 482 00:27:53,550 --> 00:27:54,590 Just be seated. 483 00:27:56,350 --> 00:27:57,350 Eighth Master Li. 484 00:27:59,270 --> 00:27:59,730 Come on. 485 00:27:59,750 --> 00:28:00,950 Don't drink too much. 486 00:28:01,680 --> 00:28:02,540 No, drink more. 487 00:28:03,480 --> 00:28:04,270 Zhen, 488 00:28:04,720 --> 00:28:06,640 I just learned to make this dish. 489 00:28:06,720 --> 00:28:07,510 Have a try. 490 00:28:07,720 --> 00:28:09,310 See if I've picked up Mother's cooking skills. 491 00:28:09,310 --> 00:28:09,790 Sure. 492 00:28:10,510 --> 00:28:11,310 Let me try it. 493 00:28:12,640 --> 00:28:14,310 As Zhen's elder brother, 494 00:28:14,550 --> 00:28:15,960 how could you not let her try it first? 495 00:28:15,960 --> 00:28:17,790 Seriously, you giant turnip, 496 00:28:17,920 --> 00:28:19,790 don't you know to serve the guest first? 497 00:28:19,790 --> 00:28:20,790 Here you are, Master Qi. 498 00:28:20,790 --> 00:28:22,510 Try my sister-in-law's cooking. 499 00:28:22,510 --> 00:28:23,160 Thank you, Zhen. 500 00:28:23,160 --> 00:28:24,090 You're welcome. 501 00:28:24,640 --> 00:28:25,350 Grandpa. 502 00:28:27,960 --> 00:28:29,220 Mother, eat some more. 503 00:28:29,310 --> 00:28:30,110 Thank you, Zhen. 504 00:28:30,110 --> 00:28:31,110 Easy on the drink. 505 00:28:32,030 --> 00:28:33,890 You giant turnip, help yourself. 506 00:28:34,830 --> 00:28:36,920 We're with a guest. Stop calling me that. 507 00:28:36,920 --> 00:28:38,400 Taste it now. See if it's good. 508 00:28:38,400 --> 00:28:38,920 Sure. 509 00:28:38,920 --> 00:28:40,640 I thought it was cooked by Mother. 510 00:28:40,640 --> 00:28:43,240 Qiu'e has really got the essence of my cooking. 511 00:28:43,510 --> 00:28:44,510 Qiu'e's cooking is amazing. 512 00:28:44,510 --> 00:28:47,070 I've never cared about rules, 513 00:28:47,680 --> 00:28:50,070 but I still made Luo Ink into Tribute Ink. 514 00:28:50,270 --> 00:28:51,350 You should be the same. 515 00:28:51,350 --> 00:28:53,750 Ignore those family rules and principles. 516 00:28:54,160 --> 00:28:56,550 Just do what you want with all your heart. 517 00:28:56,880 --> 00:28:57,920 One day, 518 00:28:58,240 --> 00:29:00,240 I will make Luo Ink 519 00:29:00,240 --> 00:29:01,920 the best of Hui Ink. 520 00:29:02,790 --> 00:29:05,310 If you really grow into a business in the future, 521 00:29:05,310 --> 00:29:06,550 then help me 522 00:29:06,830 --> 00:29:10,030 open Luo Ink shops all over the world. 523 00:29:10,590 --> 00:29:11,830 Deal? 524 00:29:12,270 --> 00:29:13,240 Deal. 525 00:29:14,360 --> 00:29:15,110 Have some more. 526 00:29:15,110 --> 00:29:15,750 So tasty. 527 00:29:18,860 --> 00:29:21,230 Scram before I change my mind! 528 00:29:21,250 --> 00:29:21,940 Don't! 529 00:29:22,000 --> 00:29:23,400 I'm leaving. Alright? 530 00:29:23,400 --> 00:29:24,110 Let's go. 531 00:29:40,880 --> 00:29:41,590 Eat up. 532 00:29:42,590 --> 00:29:43,850 One more piece for you. 533 00:29:52,240 --> 00:29:54,400 A toast to you, Eighth Master Li. 534 00:30:08,920 --> 00:30:09,510 Auntie. 535 00:30:10,290 --> 00:30:10,960 A toast to you too. 536 00:30:10,960 --> 00:30:11,630 Sure. 537 00:30:12,240 --> 00:30:12,920 Here. 538 00:30:27,110 --> 00:30:27,790 Zhen. 539 00:30:29,070 --> 00:30:29,590 Come on. 540 00:30:29,590 --> 00:30:30,390 A toast to you. 541 00:30:41,550 --> 00:30:42,480 A refill for you. 542 00:30:42,720 --> 00:30:43,920 Thanks, Zhengliang. 543 00:30:46,270 --> 00:30:48,640 Qiu'e, a toast to you as well. 544 00:30:49,070 --> 00:30:50,070 Easy on the drink. 545 00:30:54,200 --> 00:30:55,920 Zhengliang, a toast to you. 546 00:30:55,920 --> 00:30:57,250 Alright. Don't gulp it. 547 00:30:59,270 --> 00:31:00,730 I am very envious of Li Zhen 548 00:31:01,510 --> 00:31:02,970 having a brother like you. 549 00:31:13,000 --> 00:31:14,330 Nice and slow. You good? 550 00:31:14,640 --> 00:31:16,310 Yes, I'm good. 551 00:31:16,800 --> 00:31:18,110 Careful. Mind your steps! 552 00:31:18,110 --> 00:31:18,920 Got it! 553 00:31:19,200 --> 00:31:19,960 Let's go. 554 00:31:23,220 --> 00:31:24,130 Where am I? 555 00:31:24,160 --> 00:31:25,070 On the way home. 556 00:31:25,550 --> 00:31:26,080 Let's go. 557 00:31:26,550 --> 00:31:27,200 Home? 558 00:31:27,200 --> 00:31:28,200 Be good and go with me. 559 00:31:28,200 --> 00:31:29,640 No, I'm not going home. 560 00:31:29,750 --> 00:31:30,720 My home is right here. 561 00:31:30,720 --> 00:31:31,400 No, no, no. 562 00:31:31,400 --> 00:31:32,600 Your home is not here. 563 00:31:35,000 --> 00:31:36,200 My home is right here. 564 00:31:36,790 --> 00:31:37,830 This isn't your home. 565 00:31:37,830 --> 00:31:38,960 This is my home. 566 00:31:39,440 --> 00:31:41,920 Listen, I have a brother at home. 567 00:31:42,920 --> 00:31:44,400 As long as he's around... 568 00:31:46,030 --> 00:31:47,310 I won't be deserted. 569 00:31:47,480 --> 00:31:49,200 Sure, you won't be deserted. 570 00:31:49,200 --> 00:31:49,880 Brother, 571 00:31:50,160 --> 00:31:51,270 I'm heading to the second floor. 572 00:31:51,270 --> 00:31:52,350 No, not the second floor! 573 00:31:52,350 --> 00:31:53,880 Yes, just the second floor. 574 00:31:54,160 --> 00:31:55,350 Please go with me. 575 00:31:56,160 --> 00:31:57,550 You can't desert me... 576 00:31:58,030 --> 00:31:59,720 I won't. I won't. 577 00:32:00,480 --> 00:32:02,310 Zhen, how to deal with this? 578 00:32:41,450 --> 00:32:43,250 I see you've woken up, Master Qi. 579 00:32:46,920 --> 00:32:48,750 Zhen, yesterday, 580 00:32:49,560 --> 00:32:50,950 I caused you so much trouble. 581 00:32:50,950 --> 00:32:51,680 I'm so sorry. 582 00:32:52,110 --> 00:32:52,790 Goodbye. 583 00:32:53,200 --> 00:32:54,330 Where are you going? 584 00:32:57,680 --> 00:32:58,350 To work. 585 00:32:58,550 --> 00:32:59,830 To work where? 586 00:33:01,020 --> 00:33:03,200 A shareholder has become a long-term employee. 587 00:33:03,200 --> 00:33:05,530 I'm heading to work in the Li Ink Workshop. 588 00:33:06,680 --> 00:33:07,350 Goodbye. 589 00:33:10,550 --> 00:33:11,920 Pull the door inward. 590 00:33:21,780 --> 00:33:25,700 [Misty Rain] 591 00:33:29,000 --> 00:33:31,790 The ink workshop hasn't yielded any profits these past few months. 592 00:33:31,790 --> 00:33:33,920 We cannot afford to hire workers, 593 00:33:34,350 --> 00:33:35,810 so we'll have to let our own 594 00:33:35,910 --> 00:33:37,840 ink makers to repair the workshop. 595 00:33:43,160 --> 00:33:44,960 I'm sorry for the terrible thing 596 00:33:45,070 --> 00:33:46,670 I did to you and the Li family. 597 00:33:46,790 --> 00:33:48,030 I shouldn't have set that fire and... 598 00:33:48,030 --> 00:33:49,200 Forget about that, Uncle Jingdong. 599 00:33:49,200 --> 00:33:52,060 It's all in the past now. Let's not bring it up again. 600 00:33:53,160 --> 00:33:54,030 Manager Shao, 601 00:33:54,110 --> 00:33:56,160 when is the repair scheduled to be completed? 602 00:33:56,160 --> 00:33:57,680 In about half a year. 603 00:33:59,160 --> 00:34:01,000 That won't do. It's too long. 604 00:34:01,470 --> 00:34:02,960 It'll cause loss of regular clients 605 00:34:02,960 --> 00:34:04,680 and reduce the morale of our employees. 606 00:34:04,680 --> 00:34:07,410 Even the ink workshop will have to be closed down. 607 00:34:09,780 --> 00:34:12,840 We must figure out a way to have the repair done quicker. 608 00:34:16,800 --> 00:34:19,199 You want to sell the Li family's farmlands? 609 00:34:19,920 --> 00:34:21,150 In your dreams! 610 00:34:22,670 --> 00:34:25,070 I'm not selling them, but mortgaging them. 611 00:34:25,670 --> 00:34:26,920 The slow repair of the ink workshop 612 00:34:26,920 --> 00:34:28,920 is entirely due to the lack of money. 613 00:34:29,370 --> 00:34:31,699 Only by mortgaging the farmlands for cash 614 00:34:31,710 --> 00:34:34,590 can we speed up the reconstruction and resume production soon. 615 00:34:34,590 --> 00:34:36,630 Sister-in-law, Jiangyue, 616 00:34:37,290 --> 00:34:39,820 Zhen and I have discussed this idea. 617 00:34:40,590 --> 00:34:42,070 Although it's a bit risky, 618 00:34:42,280 --> 00:34:43,030 this is 619 00:34:43,440 --> 00:34:45,960 the only feasible solution at present. 620 00:34:47,480 --> 00:34:49,739 You two are really backing each other up. 621 00:34:50,800 --> 00:34:52,110 The ink workshop surely matters. 622 00:34:52,110 --> 00:34:53,920 But don't the lives of these many people 623 00:34:53,920 --> 00:34:55,449 in the mansion also matter? 624 00:34:56,400 --> 00:34:57,330 Sister-in-law, 625 00:34:57,670 --> 00:34:59,110 please say something. 626 00:34:59,320 --> 00:35:01,510 You know the family finances best. 627 00:35:01,670 --> 00:35:03,440 The whole family's daily expenses 628 00:35:03,440 --> 00:35:06,370 all depend on the revenue of our farmlands and shops. 629 00:35:06,590 --> 00:35:08,000 If they are mortgaged, 630 00:35:08,630 --> 00:35:10,800 how are we going to live? 631 00:35:10,960 --> 00:35:11,800 Jiangyue, 632 00:35:12,150 --> 00:35:14,480 I understand your concerns. 633 00:35:15,110 --> 00:35:17,770 But the ink workshop is in trouble now, isn't it? 634 00:35:17,920 --> 00:35:19,150 As you just heard, 635 00:35:19,150 --> 00:35:21,150 this is the only feasible solution. 636 00:35:22,030 --> 00:35:24,360 We women at home can't help with much. 637 00:35:24,620 --> 00:35:28,220 The least we can do is tighten our belts for a few days. 638 00:35:28,440 --> 00:35:29,770 Things will get better. 639 00:35:29,920 --> 00:35:32,120 Ever since I married into the Li family, 640 00:35:32,920 --> 00:35:33,800 the foundation 641 00:35:34,230 --> 00:35:35,280 of the household 642 00:35:35,590 --> 00:35:38,190 has never been touched in whatever adversity. 643 00:35:38,320 --> 00:35:39,590 How come disasters have kept 644 00:35:39,590 --> 00:35:41,150 befalling us and shortfalls worsening 645 00:35:41,150 --> 00:35:42,610 after this girl's return? 646 00:35:43,110 --> 00:35:44,190 I'm telling you, 647 00:35:44,590 --> 00:35:46,760 I reject this plan! 648 00:35:47,070 --> 00:35:48,280 Fourth Aunt, 649 00:35:48,680 --> 00:35:50,120 once we sign new orders, 650 00:35:50,150 --> 00:35:52,170 new cash flow will naturally follow. 651 00:35:52,170 --> 00:35:54,580 At the latest, we'll redeem the farmlands 652 00:35:55,000 --> 00:35:57,150 when the ink workshop is rebuilt. 653 00:35:57,360 --> 00:35:59,920 Otherwise, if Li Ink really collapses, 654 00:36:00,030 --> 00:36:02,550 though we can rely on the family's farmlands and properties, 655 00:36:02,550 --> 00:36:03,400 our lives 656 00:36:03,840 --> 00:36:05,370 won't be much comfortable. 657 00:36:05,710 --> 00:36:07,970 I've truly underestimated you, Li Zhen. 658 00:36:08,330 --> 00:36:09,450 I thought you just 659 00:36:09,480 --> 00:36:11,540 wanted to take over the ink workshop. 660 00:36:11,550 --> 00:36:13,760 Little did I imagine you could be this ruthless. 661 00:36:13,760 --> 00:36:15,190 You're actually exploiting 662 00:36:15,190 --> 00:36:17,320 the family's hardship to drain all our wealth! 663 00:36:17,320 --> 00:36:18,030 Jiangyue, 664 00:36:18,280 --> 00:36:19,400 today, 665 00:36:19,760 --> 00:36:21,510 all those who can decide for the Li family 666 00:36:21,510 --> 00:36:22,570 are gathered here. 667 00:36:23,210 --> 00:36:25,620 Since our opinions differ, 668 00:36:26,230 --> 00:36:27,070 we should 669 00:36:27,710 --> 00:36:30,110 let Wanyi have the final say on this matter. 670 00:36:35,030 --> 00:36:36,800 I agree with Zhen's proposal. 671 00:36:38,670 --> 00:36:40,000 Then it's settled. 672 00:36:41,070 --> 00:36:42,510 You already decided everything. 673 00:36:42,510 --> 00:36:44,280 Why did you even ask me to come discuss it? 674 00:36:44,280 --> 00:36:46,030 You're all in cahoots 675 00:36:46,320 --> 00:36:48,070 to drive the Li family to ruin! 676 00:36:52,270 --> 00:36:54,750 [Changsheng Garden] 677 00:36:53,630 --> 00:36:54,670 Master Tian, 678 00:36:55,480 --> 00:36:56,880 what a magnificent manor 679 00:36:57,170 --> 00:36:58,560 you have. 680 00:36:59,650 --> 00:37:02,650 It is no inferior to the noble's houses in the Capital. 681 00:37:04,280 --> 00:37:07,030 Everything here is unpresentable and vulgar. 682 00:37:07,550 --> 00:37:10,230 The presence of you and Lord Yan here 683 00:37:10,510 --> 00:37:11,760 has really 684 00:37:12,190 --> 00:37:14,320 brought light to our humble dwelling. 685 00:37:14,920 --> 00:37:15,980 Cheers, everyone. 686 00:37:20,760 --> 00:37:21,550 Bingyou. 687 00:37:22,590 --> 00:37:25,150 The ink industry in Huizhou is prosperous, 688 00:37:25,710 --> 00:37:27,440 and the ink merchants wealthy. 689 00:37:27,760 --> 00:37:29,960 It means that you're doing your job well 690 00:37:29,960 --> 00:37:31,560 as the Ink Affairs Official. 691 00:37:32,330 --> 00:37:33,760 When Ronghua and I deliver 692 00:37:33,760 --> 00:37:36,000 the Tribute Ink to the Capital and meet His Majesty, 693 00:37:36,000 --> 00:37:38,730 we will surely report your good work faithfully. 694 00:37:40,320 --> 00:37:42,840 Thank you so much, Sage. 695 00:37:42,880 --> 00:37:45,030 I feel utterly grateful. 696 00:37:46,460 --> 00:37:47,170 Sage, 697 00:37:47,480 --> 00:37:49,230 Ronghua hasn't been home for a long time. 698 00:37:49,230 --> 00:37:52,360 She didn't get to spend much time with our parents during this visit. 699 00:37:52,360 --> 00:37:53,880 Please let her stay here for a few more days. 700 00:37:53,880 --> 00:37:56,550 I can deliver the ink to the Capital in her stead. 701 00:37:56,550 --> 00:37:58,480 How considerate of you, Benchang. 702 00:37:59,190 --> 00:38:02,190 However, Aunt is urging me to go back. 703 00:38:02,670 --> 00:38:05,030 I couldn't stay here even if I wanted to. 704 00:38:05,440 --> 00:38:07,190 Since Benchang took charge of Tian Ink, 705 00:38:07,190 --> 00:38:09,760 he's been handling everything personally and working day and night. 706 00:38:09,760 --> 00:38:12,110 All matters big and small in the ink workshop 707 00:38:12,110 --> 00:38:13,710 is taken care of by him alone. 708 00:38:14,320 --> 00:38:15,510 On my way back to the Capital, 709 00:38:15,510 --> 00:38:17,510 I can also deliver the Tribute Ink. 710 00:38:17,920 --> 00:38:19,050 This way, Benchang, 711 00:38:19,550 --> 00:38:22,080 you'll be spared from an exhausting journey. 712 00:38:22,480 --> 00:38:23,400 Ronghua, 713 00:38:24,630 --> 00:38:26,710 I'm in charge of Tian Ink now. 714 00:38:27,190 --> 00:38:28,960 The delivery is part of my duty. 715 00:38:31,880 --> 00:38:34,760 We are with the sage, a distinguished guest, right now. 716 00:38:34,760 --> 00:38:36,630 Ronghua is busy with her stuff. 717 00:38:36,880 --> 00:38:39,320 Why not let Benchang deliver the ink instead? 718 00:38:39,320 --> 00:38:40,320 That said, 719 00:38:41,040 --> 00:38:43,570 Benchang has things to do in the ink workshop. 720 00:38:43,760 --> 00:38:44,620 How about this? 721 00:38:45,440 --> 00:38:48,240 I've been the one dealing with Tian Ink's clients. 722 00:38:48,590 --> 00:38:50,590 I am also familiar with the Capital. 723 00:38:50,850 --> 00:38:53,050 Why not let me deliver the ink this time? 724 00:39:01,110 --> 00:39:03,550 Huizhou is truly a blessed land. 725 00:39:04,670 --> 00:39:07,070 Everyone born and raised here is smart. 726 00:39:10,000 --> 00:39:10,920 Benchang. 727 00:39:12,280 --> 00:39:13,590 In my opinion, 728 00:39:13,800 --> 00:39:16,170 your sister handles everything properly. 729 00:39:16,170 --> 00:39:19,630 I think she should be the one delivering the ink to the Capital. 730 00:39:22,880 --> 00:39:24,360 Sure, Sage Qing He. 731 00:39:36,320 --> 00:39:37,030 Bingyou. 732 00:39:38,840 --> 00:39:41,360 I have a few more words to say to the Tian family. 733 00:39:41,360 --> 00:39:42,440 You may leave now. 734 00:39:43,020 --> 00:39:45,010 Got it. I'll be leaving then. 735 00:39:47,230 --> 00:39:48,860 Everything hinges on you now, Sage. 736 00:39:48,860 --> 00:39:51,410 I will be awaiting good news. 737 00:40:00,920 --> 00:40:01,670 Sage, 738 00:40:01,670 --> 00:40:03,730 this is a small gift prepared for you. 739 00:40:09,030 --> 00:40:10,960 Such rootless stuff is unclean. 740 00:40:10,960 --> 00:40:12,110 Take it away now. 741 00:40:12,230 --> 00:40:13,800 It's offending my sight. 742 00:40:16,360 --> 00:40:17,150 Benchang, 743 00:40:17,760 --> 00:40:19,770 the sage has devoted himself to serving immortals. 744 00:40:19,770 --> 00:40:22,840 His hands are not to sullied with such lowly earthly things 745 00:40:22,840 --> 00:40:24,570 handled by nameless nobodies. 746 00:40:24,730 --> 00:40:26,370 Ronghua truly knows me well. 747 00:40:26,830 --> 00:40:28,760 I heard the previous County Magistrate 748 00:40:28,760 --> 00:40:31,030 of this place was just found guilty. 749 00:40:31,550 --> 00:40:33,590 Your household is in need of an accountant. 750 00:40:33,590 --> 00:40:36,590 It's all because they touched things they shouldn't have. 751 00:40:36,590 --> 00:40:39,070 Tian Ink just won the latest Tribute Ink selection, 752 00:40:39,070 --> 00:40:42,670 Many eyes are on you lot now, in secret or openly. 753 00:40:42,880 --> 00:40:45,110 I was just about to remind you 754 00:40:45,360 --> 00:40:47,020 of being cautious in every way 755 00:40:47,110 --> 00:40:49,670 so as not to let anyone find anything to hold against you 756 00:40:49,670 --> 00:40:51,400 and slander me with. 757 00:40:52,630 --> 00:40:53,360 Yes. 758 00:40:53,940 --> 00:40:55,470 Sage, you're a noble being. 759 00:40:55,510 --> 00:40:57,170 I shouldn't have been so rude. 760 00:41:02,040 --> 00:41:03,490 [Styrax Ink] 761 00:41:02,910 --> 00:41:03,830 Ronghua, 762 00:41:04,590 --> 00:41:06,510 I cast a divination today. 763 00:41:08,190 --> 00:41:10,000 The hexagram was very bad. 764 00:41:10,110 --> 00:41:11,070 Sage, 765 00:41:11,360 --> 00:41:14,070 should the ink be improved in any way? 766 00:41:14,390 --> 00:41:15,280 This ink 767 00:41:16,000 --> 00:41:18,070 is almost perfect. 768 00:41:18,960 --> 00:41:20,320 But Styrax resin 769 00:41:20,990 --> 00:41:22,600 is from Nanyang after all. 770 00:41:23,150 --> 00:41:25,670 It's not a domestic product. 771 00:41:26,280 --> 00:41:29,150 Writing ritual poems for the Three Supreme Deities 772 00:41:30,330 --> 00:41:31,730 is a bit inappropriate. 773 00:41:32,750 --> 00:41:34,150 Then what should be done? 774 00:41:34,320 --> 00:41:37,920 The ink used for ritual poems directly connects us to immortals. 775 00:41:38,190 --> 00:41:39,630 The best choice is surely 776 00:41:40,030 --> 00:41:43,800 pine soot ink made from century-old pine timber. 777 00:41:44,280 --> 00:41:47,150 Top-grade pine soot ink is said to be extremely precious 778 00:41:47,150 --> 00:41:50,440 and even worth a thousand taels of gold in the Capital. 779 00:41:52,550 --> 00:41:54,800 But don't worry, Master Tian. 780 00:41:55,840 --> 00:41:58,550 Everything on this precious land is great. 781 00:41:58,800 --> 00:42:01,400 You can collect top-grade pine timber locally 782 00:42:01,430 --> 00:42:02,830 to produce pine soot ink, 783 00:42:03,070 --> 00:42:06,630 with which I'll set up an altar to pray for the people through rituals. 784 00:42:06,630 --> 00:42:08,150 Sage, you may not know 785 00:42:08,670 --> 00:42:11,590 that there's a serious outbreak of pine wilt disease in Huizhou. 786 00:42:11,590 --> 00:42:13,440 Let alone century-old pine timber, 787 00:42:13,440 --> 00:42:15,000 even ordinary pine timber 788 00:42:15,110 --> 00:42:16,640 is hard to find at this time. 789 00:42:17,630 --> 00:42:18,760 Pine wilt disease? 790 00:42:19,400 --> 00:42:20,280 Exactly. 791 00:42:21,110 --> 00:42:23,550 To add to that, this disease is incurable. 792 00:42:23,590 --> 00:42:25,280 Now many ink workshops in Huizhou 793 00:42:25,280 --> 00:42:27,070 are using tung oil to make ink instead. 794 00:42:27,070 --> 00:42:28,070 I think this is why 795 00:42:28,070 --> 00:42:30,550 pine soot ink is so expensive in the Capital. 796 00:42:30,880 --> 00:42:32,750 No wonder the divination today 797 00:42:33,110 --> 00:42:35,310 shows I lack the Wood element this year. 798 00:42:36,220 --> 00:42:37,680 You lack the Wood element? 799 00:42:40,400 --> 00:42:41,320 Sage, 800 00:42:41,670 --> 00:42:42,710 how about 801 00:42:42,710 --> 00:42:44,970 I accompany you to Mount Qiyun tomorrow? 802 00:42:45,150 --> 00:42:47,760 There stands a thousand-year-old ginkgo tree. 803 00:42:47,760 --> 00:42:50,000 The leaves are turning gold at this time. 804 00:42:50,000 --> 00:42:52,800 Maybe we can share its luck and longevity. 805 00:42:55,510 --> 00:42:56,510 Sounds nice! 806 00:42:56,920 --> 00:42:58,400 You're such a good child. 807 00:43:00,000 --> 00:43:00,760 Great. 808 00:43:01,630 --> 00:43:02,400 Great idea!