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Song title: Silk Web - by Li Yu Chun

♫ You are the silk of a web, yet you willingly carry heavy beams. ♫

♫ Intertwined with one another, from daybreak until twilight. ♫

♫ Sometimes meeting and parting, life and death, wither with honor. ♫

♫ Exchange and give love. Let the heart return to its resting place. ♫

♫ Your path follows behind his loneliness. ♫

♫ Meander upwards and there happiness will be. ♫

♫ Worry not over who leans on whom. ♫

♫ Once it begins, it will not end. ♫

♫ The song in the clouds accompanies him on the journey. ♫

♫ Declare all of your love. ♫

♫ You are willing to experience all of the bitterness, ♫

♫ Live the rest of your life with him to the ends of the world. ♫

♫ Live the rest of your life with him to the ends of the world. ♫

Love Yunge From the Desert.

[Episode 5]

What is this?

I drew a charm for you,

to raise your confidence.

Are you for real? You know how to draw a charm.

With this charm, you definitely have confidence.

Further, it's like eating a tranquilizer.

You'll definitely win tomorrow's competition.

Is it affective?

- If your heart believes it, it's affective.- Heart believes it, it'll be affective.

Come come come! Seven Miles Fragrance!

Just buy one! If you want one, just find me, Xiao Yang!

Seven Miles Fragrance! Does anyone else want one?

If you want Seven Miles Fragrance, just come find me!

I really don't understand why you want me to dress like this.

You are too pretty. Something might happen.

If you dress like a man, it makes things easier.

You'll be okay if you trust me.

This mustache quite matches you!

Actually I think that I, Mr. Yun,

am much more handsome than you, Mr. Rock Meng.

I compliment you and you say that in return?

General Huo has arrived!

General Huo,

Let me introduce you.

This is...

is the refined chef who'll be competing in the kitchen skills completion, Master Zhu.

So young.

Please.

Please enter.

That person is Huo Guang.

In this completion, there's settings for two hidden judges.

They are hidden inside Seven Mile Fragrant Restaurant.

Huo Guang is one of them.

If you can use you're delicious food to win over General Huo's heart,

then you can take the opportunity to ask for your demands.

Why are there still so many indecent people present.

Where is he from?

Can't you see he's also entered the hidden seating.

He should also be one of the judges, equally as rich.

As I see it, he's wealthy but rude, high rank but is a man of loose conduct.

Ok, stop looking at him.

How's your preparations?

The ingredients are all ready, just waiting for them to be seated.

Do you have confidence?

Yep.

Uncle Chang, let me tell you, Yi Pinju

Looks like something has happened.

Wind Rain Condensed Dew.

No good.

- The competition has been cancelled.- What?

The Chef from Yi Pinju

has developed a mysterious illness. His tongue is paralysed,

he cannot compete.

Then will it be considered we won without a fight?

But...

you haven't delivered you're dish, they'll have words to say.

What a pity, such a pity.

What I feel is a pity is my dish

I've put in a lot of effort to make this.

Why waste such beautiful flavours.

General Huo, what you mean is...?

Bring it over, let me try it.

Unexpectedly, this refined chef's culinary skills,

Able to train to this level of maturity.

Truly is, a capable person can be produced out of a young person.

Thank you General Huo for your praises.

I've eaten a lot of Yi Pinyu's dishes.

In all fairness, if today Yi Pinju's chef

even in good health

he won't be able to beat you.

Delicious, delicious.

General Huo.

This commoner is being bold, I have something I want to beg of you.

Eldest Master.

Why are you here?

[Prince of Changyi]

Without the Emperor announcing an imperial edict, you cannot do as you please and come to the Capital.

Since you've already inherited the title of Prince Changyi,

You can't do what you use to do, come as you please.

- If someone with bad intentions finds out...- Pedantic.

you not like the person I use to know.

You also know, I in fact didn't want the Prince title.

Right, tell me about your love affair.

Come outside, I'll tell you.

Where do I have a love affair?

I'll ask you something.

What relationship does Seven Mile Fragrant and Liuxing Gang have?

Actually dispatch Liuxing Gang's Big Brother.

Help Seven Mile Fragrant Restaurant do some sort of completion to make a name for them.

Is that girl chef that beautiful?

What girl chef? Master stop poking fun at me.

Definitely you got her to dress up as a fake boy.

As long as she's a girl, how can she dress up like a man?

Can't hide from my pair of eyes.

Also, Yi Pinju's chef suddenly can't make it.

Should be your masterpiece.

You say it, this time coming to Chang'an.

only busy with these miscellaneous business

Did you forget the purpose of coming to Chang'an this time?

Right now, I finally understand, Huo Guang, that old fox

his attitude toward the Emperor.

I'm able to know how to dispose of my next step

Huo Guang rely on himself

as the previous emperor's most highly regarded minister assisting in political affairs.

Insist on propping up his young grand daughter as Empress,

with the intention to monopolize the court administration (affairs of the state).

It's extremely obvious.

Although you already have plans.

You better keep on your toes.

Don't let a little chef hinder on our big plans.

Understand?

Although Huo Gang has gotten involved

We cannot easily deal with Liu Bingyi.

Last time,

I asked you to move your adopted father's assets to Chang‘an. How is that coming along?

I have it under control.

It is not possible to achieve great things

without money, the plan will not succeed.

I'm hungry. Let's eat.

Ayo, my baby.

Let's go.

Si Yue.

Please instruct me Master.

Go to the jail

Reward the royal guards,

Don't let Liu Bing suffer anymore.

- Young master.- What is it?

Elder Master wants you to deal with Liu Bingyi

you're in fact helping him, aren't you afraid that Elder Master will find out?

You never say much before.

I'm just worried for young master, please forgive me.

I will get on it immediately.

Liu Bingyi.

You are still not my opponent yet. Wait until you've you get out.

We'll compete against each other then. How are you going to become something?

Give me something to eat. Save me.

Save me. Let me out.

There's someone here to see you.

Don't linger too long.

Why have you come?

I've made you your favourite dishes and brought some wine.

It's so aromatic.

Good.

Good. It's too delicious.

I'm here thinking, if I was to die here.

If I had some of your fish soup before I died, the I'd die with no regrets.

You cannot say such unlucky words! I don't like to hear them!

If you don't like it, I won't say it.

I'd never thought, I, Liu Bingyi, reduced to a prisoner,

In my life, I could drink soup made by Pingjun.

Hey! I feel so fulfilled.!

Bingyi,

There's still some time before Fall comes.

We'll definitely find a way.

If

we really can't come up with a plan.

Even if I have to risk my life, I will find someone to get you out.

You have already done enough for me.

I don't want to burden you anymore.

Alright, let's not talk about these kind of things.

It was very difficult to experience something so great today.

Is this wine, help me pour a glass.

Just like before, have a good drink with me.

Here.

Daddy, here is the lotus soup the kitchen just prepared.

Drink it while it is still hot.

Good daughter.

What's wrong? Does it taste odd?

Yesterday the chef at the Seven Mile Fragrance Restaurant cooked some dishes.

Indeed, fame follows merit. The dishes he made taste very good.

And also have a lot of thought put into them.

He is a very good chef indeed.

I have rarely heard you praise a chef.

I think that chef's skills must be amazing.

When I have the time, I definitely need to try out his wonderful cooking.

Dishes, anyone can make.

The difficulty comes in the thought and heart put into it.

Daddy, you are right.

Your views, although different from mine,

But lately, you're wise and farsighted, just like a man

I like you very much.

Thank you, dad.

Dad, the person named Liu Bing Yi that you asked me to investigate.

He is but a merchant who sells chickens.

Because he violently murdered someone, he has been thrown into jail.

If that's the case, a life for a life,

people who deserve to die must die.

It's not up to me to help him.

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You haven't taken me out in a long time, Miss.

Keep it down. We don't want people finding out about my identity.

Okay.

What an elegant place.

Xiao Su, it is almost dad's birthday. I want to pick out a gift for him.

Let's go in and take a look.

Really is a work of art.

With one look you know that it's not an ordinary piece.

I'll observe it for a bit longer.

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The woman in the painting, drawn at the back of her heard is a crown ornament inserted in her bun.

Slender waist, is wearing a Jianyun Wen robe with wide sleeves.

The tail of the robe drags on the ground. both sides can be opened, the shape is like a petals.

A broad belt is tied to the slender waist.

The woman's lips, supports the vibrant red colour of the sleeves.

makes the picture more life like. One might say, it's lifelike.

This young master, you have thoroughly analysed the woman in this painting.

You have good eyes.

You are exaggerating.

I saw you standing in front of this painting for so long.

I think that you must have your opinion too.

I wonder, do I have the luck to have the same thoughts as you?

You are being too kind. Good paintings are for admiring.

Isn't it a waste to admire it alone?

You are indeed right.

This woman in this painting, her romantic charm is truly exquisite.

But her arms are bent.

Her hands are together in a praying position. I wonder what she is praying for.

In front of the woman, there is a zigzagging dragon.

in conjunction, there's a phoenix with it's wings spread out and soaring.

She is praying for blessings for the person in the tomb.

Pray for the deceased soul to transcend worldliness.

Hope that the dragon and phoenix can take it to heaven,

and be reincarnated again.

So-called dragon and phoenix brining prosperity, dragon and phoenix existing at the same time,it's definitely a good omen.

It's just, I don't believe in supernatural ghosts, gods, and spirits.

I do not hope for the next life. I only hope that in this life,

I can have what I wish and live peacefully.

I am impressed by you.

I've given you my opinion, we happen to hold the same view.

Each person's life is fundamentally different.

Whether or not you can live peacefully cannot be obtained by asking the gods.

I believe that everything depends on what you do.

Ignore family background, only pays attention to working hard, that should be enough.

As for the next life, it originally wasn't this life's matter.

No use in praying, should understand it's no use.

What you have said, does not conform with a person of the vulgar world (a Buddhist concept). It's hard to come by.

Because of these people of the vulgar world, there wouldn't be these far fetched thinking.

You've never had any far fetched thinking?

Then let me ask, what is your wish for this life?

To meet someone who thinks the same as me and never to be separated even in old age.

Zhuo Wen Jue's Old Age classical poem? This is my favourite poem.

In my mind, "Old Age" and "Dragon and Phoenix" thinking

have the same meaning.

We are so alike, can I ask your name?

My surname is Meng, and my name is Jue.

My surname is Huo.

Hello to both of you. The host of this tea room is delighted to make friend with refined scholars. Release many of his collectable treasures.

As for the paintings on the wall, as long as they meet their fated owner, you can name a price to take it home.

That's so great!

I see that both of you like this painting.

You can both name a price. The person who names the higher price can take it home.

Okay then!

Then please start from 100 taels.

Sir Huo, please start.

Then..I'll start with 100 taels.

150 taels.

200 taels.

300 taels.

350 taels!

-400 taels.-450 taels!

-500 taels.-6-!

Sir, if you spend so much money for one painting,

If Old Master finds out, I'm afraid he won't be happy.

Will young master Huo increase the price?

Ok, then it's 500 taels which concludes the transaction.

Congratulation Master Meng, your able to get my Masters treasure collection, the painting from the previous dynasty.

Young master Huo.

Thanks for allowing me to have it.

Master Meng is a person who appreciate art,

this piece in your collection, also be in a place it ought to.

Xiao Su,

we have no choice but to pick another gift.

Yes.

Farewell.

Welcome, all guests are welcome.

When will you let us in.

I am sorry for making you two wait.

Please wait. - Here, have some tea first.

Coming

Be right there.

- Yun Ge - Xiao Liu, cut some green onions.

Ok.

Come.

- I'll help you.- OK.

Help me bring out this dish.

- Are you ok?- I'm fine.

Let me help you catch some crabs. Then you can cook it right after.

Ok.

Rock Meng, do you think I'm not busy enough, you came to make more trouble?

I genuinely want to help you.

Alright. The biggest favour you can do for me now, is to leave.

Uncle Chang,

Seven Mile Fragrant Restaurant's business now sure is busy.

Yes. It's all thanks to Master Meng and Yun Ge.

I'm so grateful. So grateful.

If Seven Mile Fragrant restaurant want to in Chang'an

wants to continue to be among the best restaurants, it can't just keep earning these small profits at present.

What advice does Master Meng have?

Right now Yunge is an indispensable figure of Seven Mile Fragrant Restaurant.

- Yes. - Just now in the kitchen, I saw her so busy that she was in a terrible fix.

If Seven Mile Fragrant Restaurant business flourishes.

I'm afraid she won't be able to withstand it.

This...

You can't say that, our door are open for business, we can't turn down customers.

Who will complain about earning more money?

Think about it, the customers who come here on account of its reputation,

their taste will be more picky than the last one.

If Yunge becomes exhausted. Her dishes are not what they use to be.

Won't we ruin our Seven Mile Fragrant Restaurant's name.

As such, customers who don't return, on the contrary will increase.

What should we do?

Uncle Chang, right now, how much do you think Seven Mile Fragrant Restaurant's business makes in a day

will make you satisfied?

50 tales.

Uncle Chang.

Miss, Madame is coming.

Mom, you've come.

Chengjun.

My daughter, with her figure and looks, it'll be a pity if she doesn't become Empress.

Mom, you're making fun of me.

Right now, Xiao Mei is the Empress.

If I was to enter the Palace, at most I will only be an accomplished imperial concubine.

But she's after all Shangguan's little sister.(Shangguan is one of the high ranking Ministers)

Besides, I don't want to enter the Palace.

I only want to find a person who is compatible with me.

What use is someone who's compatible?

Then I will find someone who is compatible and able to help daddy.

Won't that be good mom.

It's good that you have filial devotion.

Right, someone has sent a gift, instructed that it's for you.

Let's open it and have a look.

It's fated that we met at the tea house,

to learn that you likes this painting.

I especially bought this painting to give to you.

I hope that upon seeing this painting, you will be happy

Even more, I look forward to meeting up with you in the near future, in an unknown place, for a chat.

Meng Jue.

So, he already knows I'm a girl.

Daughter, you are the daughter of the Huo Family, your marriage,

Really isn't possible with just liking someone.

Mom, you're mistaken.

This Master Meng and I have only just met.

I just feel that this person, his experience, knowledge and style of conversation, are all original.

So I want to understand him a bit more.

If he really is a talent

Then in future, I can introduce him to Daddy, to make use of him.

Chengjun, for you to consider your father like that, it's very kind.

But you must be careful if Mengjue is not who you think he is,

then you must not continue to care.

There's a lot of people waiting to climb higher than the Huo Family.

Your daddy is a lord in court. Multiple pairs of eyes watch him.

Even one step can not be on the wrong path.

You shouldn't worry.

I will definitely watch my words and be careful who I associate with.

I will absolutely not attract complications for father.

Good. Now should get some rest.

Mother, take care.

Who is it?

If there's a problem, wait until tomorrow to tell me.

Thanks for your trouble these past few days.

However, I guarantee

from tomorrow on, that it will definitely be better.

From thinking about how even more busy it will be tomorrow,

I just don't want to be a chef anymore.

I've already done something for you.

tomorrow definitely will have something good to happen.

Really?

We can make a bet. If the restaurant gives you half a day off tomorrow,

Just wait for me at the East Wall at the foot of the bridge. Accompany me on a stroll around.

Okay, I promise you! If there's not, then...

you have to do something for me with no strings attached.

Alright!

Come, let's clap our hands on it.

YunGe

YunGe

These past few days...

thanks for your trouble.

YunGe! YunGe! Look.

Look! You only need to cook these dishes well today.

-Just these dishes?-Yes!

-Your dishes. Please enjoy.-Good.

Uncle Chang, our restaurant was working nonstop yesterday.

Why are there so few customers today?

This...we have to thank Mr. Meng!

He thought up of a way to cut prices, be flexible, and ordering dishes ahead of time,

to maintain business while making things easy!

It could make our Seven Miles Fragrance Restaurant improve even more!

I was wondering why there were so fewer customers today.

It's not a big deal if there's fewer customers.

It's fine as long as we can earn money. His idea is a good plan.

Besides,

you are such a good chef. If I overwork you,

how can I make money?

This Mr. Meng really does have a mind for business.

I promised Mr. Meng that if this method works,

I would give you half a day off!

So it was all arranged ahead of time.

No wonder he made a bet so easily last night.

B-bet what?

Nothing!

This-!

Miss Huo.

Mr. Meng.

Please go in and sit.

I,

thank you for giving me the painting.

I just do not take things for nothing.

A painting to a suitable owner is like a treasured sword to a hero.

each shinning more brilliantly in the other's company. (e.g. brings out the best in each other).

Sir, you saw that I was a female dressed in male clothing,

and knew my real identity.

Could it be that the meeting last time was not by chance?

My action has rudely offended you.

I hope you understand.

Mr. Meng, you are too kind.

Hard to come by, you put so much thought to this.

I have always liked befriending educated people.

The Huo family has such a talented young woman.

This news has spread throughout the entire city long ago.

It's not hard to know about it.

Miss Huo, please sit.

Miss, please have tea.

The scent of this tea,

filled this teahouse.

It seems regular, but there's a single clear scent.

It's not a meticulous product. But still really good.

Miss you are indeed a person who knows her teas. You happen to hold the same view as my master.

Good tea.

Can you ask your master out for a meeting?

Let me introduce you. My master is this Mr. Meng.

This tea is just like that painting.

Only someone who's caring will understand it.

Mr. Meng, I

have always liked people who talk straightforwardly.

I will say what I want.

Please speak, Miss Huo.

I didn't know you at all before.

I will dare to ask, what reason do you have for getting close?

If I said that I admired your intelligence,

would you believe me?

Then I must see how sincere you are.

Can you go somewhere with me?

Okay.

Miss Huo, please lead the way.

Xiao Su, you go back first.

It's enough to have Mr. Meng with me.

Yes.

Is that Rock Meng playing a trick on me?

I've been waiting for over an hour and he still hasn't come.

Miss Yun, Mr. Meng has something important to do and cannot make it. Please do not wait anymore.

What?

Mr. Meng told me to tell you he is sorry.

Big Sister Yi Yue,

just what are you to Rock Meng?

Why do you always appear next to him?

I am a servant.

A servant?

Miss Yun, I still have something to do, I'll leave first.

Servant?

Starting from when I was four years old,

my mother specially taught me.

What my older brothers could do, so could I.

What girls could do, I could do even better.

Mother and Father always followed me saying,

my body carries the Huo family's reputation.

I couldn't take it lightly.

And so,

I will not like someone easily.

Miss Huo,

I do not have any feelings of that sort for you.

I purposely acquainted myself with you,

Apart from admiring your gorgeous beauty and your literary talents.

I'm no different from any other person.

The one you want to meet,

is my daddy.

I'm in fact just an ordinary folk.

If I could meet Lord Huo through your recommendation,

to seek some official post or other post in court,

then I will be unspeakably grateful to you.

In all my life, I admire the most are people who are straight- forward.

Since you are willing to speak the truth,

then I will definitely do my best to help.

Thank you, Miss for helping.

Big Sister Xu!

Yun Ge!

Why did you come?

I happened to be taking a walk nearby when I saw you here, so I came in.

This is Bingyi's home.

Ever since he entered prison, I would come here once every day.

Big Sister, you sure are good to big brother.

What use is it if I am?

I cannot save him.

Big Sister, I'm sure that a good person will get good things.

He will definitely come back safely.

Heaven, please help Brother Ling.

As long as he can return to Sister Xu's side,

I can do anything you want!

Mr. Meng, you keep staring at this place. Is something wrong?

It's nothing.

Just looking for the Empress cakes I use to love eating.

I've craved for them for several days, but still haven't seen any vendor's.

I'm just a little disappointed.

If you want to eat Empress Cakes, it's not hard. My house's chef often makes it.

One day when he makes it, you can come have some.

Thank you for your kindness, Miss Huo.

Meng-!

Miss!

You dropped something.

This piece of jade is beautiful.

No matter if it's the color or the work, it's high class.

Miss, I want to buy it from you.

-I won't sell it. Give it back.-I'll give you a high price.

Big Sister Xu's fiancé gave it to her.

Please give it back to her.

Fiance?

Then please ask your fiancé to come. I'll talk with him.

I will definitely be able to give you a price that you'll be satisfied with.

To you, this jade might just be a piece of high quality jade,

but to Sister Xu, it's a promise that can't even be bought with money!

Please give it back to her.

Seeing how nervous you two are, I imagine that this jade piece

must be very important to both of you.

How could I force someone?

Keep it safe. Something so good, if you drop it again,

you could possibly not get it back again.

Mr. Meng, let's go.

Just what is that Rock Meng doing?

He sees me but pretends he doesn't know me.

It must be for that girl. She has an aura of wealth,

and she doesn't even keep her words in check.

I think she might be the daughter of the princes, general or minister of the state.

So what if she's the daughter of the princes, general or minister of the state. Can she prevent us from being friend with Rock Meng.

Don't care about her. Let's go.

Daddy. Today on the street, I saw a piece of jade with a dragon engraving

that is the one Liu Bingyi uses.

I remember that you once said that a jade with a dragon engraving is a present from the emperor to his descendants.

Then that Liu Bingyi must have a connection to the royal family.

A jade piece with a dragon engraving is extremely valuable.

A regular person cannot easily have it.

Look.

According to Liu Bingyi's age and face,

he could be the lost prince of Wei from that year.

But wasn't the Wei clan destroyed that year already?

There are always some fish left.

That year, the Wei crown prince was plotted against by despicable people,

and now, a member of the Wei royal family is still in this world.

That the Wei crown prince's bloodline could be left,

the Heavens are indeed watching.

Except that, he's been thrown into prison.

Really, his destiny is full of troubles and misfortunes.

Before there was someone who asked me to include his name on the pardon name's list.

We can't go down this path, doesn't mean that there isn't another way.

I don't think he'll be in prison for much longer.

But if a descendant of the Wei family wants to get back on the throne,

wouldn't the court be thrown into chaos?

This world was originally the Liu family's.

This is so-called, (idiom) sandpiper and clam war together and the fisherman catches both. (means: neighbours who can't agree lose out to a third party)

Do you understand?

I understand.

Jiang Taigong's fish (mythical sage advisor to King Wen), hopes to be caught.

Only daddy, is no ordinary fisherman.

Besides, Liu Bingyi is not an ordinary fish or shrimp.

Daughter, the most important thing now is

to closely monitor Liu Bingyi's actions.

This person has to do with the entire Han's dominion.

He's been patiently enduring it for so many years.

I'm afraid that the sword in his heart

for a long time, has hope for it to be unsheathed.

"Endure"

♫ The sea of bitterness knows no borders. Turn around; there’s the shore. ♫

♫ I don’t dare to turn around, afraid that you will scatter and leave. ♫

♫ Tumbling in the mortal world, going around in circles. ♫

♫ In my eyes, I only have you, looking towards me. ♫

♫ Let me finish telling you about my love. ♫

♫ Let my heart call out loudly. ♫

♫ I will even entangle myself in six levels of reincarnation. ♫

♫ I will never let you feel lost all alone. ♫

♫ My love endures, too quickly. ♫♫ In a moment, I am beyond the clouds and the sky. ♫

♫ Don’t throw it away so easily. ♫♫ Do not fret over whether it is good or bad. ♫

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