1 00:01:37,530 --> 00:01:42,900 [Spring of The Blade] 2 00:01:43,640 --> 00:01:45,890 [Episode 12] 3 00:01:46,430 --> 00:01:48,000 I apologize to everyone. 4 00:01:49,000 --> 00:01:50,600 I won't disturb you anymore. 5 00:01:52,840 --> 00:01:53,560 Qingyuan! 6 00:01:54,430 --> 00:01:56,000 Chunzhi, listen to me. 7 00:01:56,000 --> 00:01:57,509 I've heard enough from you! 8 00:01:57,509 --> 00:01:58,310 Chunzhi! 9 00:01:58,310 --> 00:01:59,560 You give her your whole heart, 10 00:01:59,560 --> 00:02:01,000 but you don't even know she's leading you on 11 00:02:01,000 --> 00:02:03,000 while fooling around with Yan Rui behind your back! 12 00:02:03,000 --> 00:02:04,070 Stop making a scene. 13 00:02:04,070 --> 00:02:05,000 I'm not! 14 00:02:06,950 --> 00:02:08,080 Chunzhi, 15 00:02:08,630 --> 00:02:09,520 do you know 16 00:02:09,810 --> 00:02:12,610 Grandmother has already betrothed her to Yan Rui? 17 00:02:14,150 --> 00:02:15,360 Utter nonsense! 18 00:02:15,360 --> 00:02:16,640 This is unseemly! 19 00:02:24,800 --> 00:02:25,800 Mother... 20 00:02:27,360 --> 00:02:28,000 Qingyuan! 21 00:02:29,840 --> 00:02:30,440 Qingyuan. 22 00:02:34,520 --> 00:02:35,630 What Qingru just said, 23 00:02:35,630 --> 00:02:36,890 don't take it to heart. 24 00:02:36,910 --> 00:02:37,960 She's always been 25 00:02:37,960 --> 00:02:39,020 spoiled like that. 26 00:02:39,960 --> 00:02:41,270 I'll find a time to have a serious 27 00:02:41,270 --> 00:02:42,070 word with her. 28 00:02:43,800 --> 00:02:45,000 You saw the spectacle 29 00:02:45,470 --> 00:02:47,170 that unfolded just now. 30 00:02:47,470 --> 00:02:49,800 I'm seen as the black sheep of the Xie family. 31 00:02:49,800 --> 00:02:51,930 If you're looking to get married, 32 00:02:52,030 --> 00:02:54,030 you should choose someone fitting. 33 00:02:55,560 --> 00:02:57,160 I don't care what others say. 34 00:02:58,000 --> 00:02:59,460 My previous rash proposal 35 00:02:59,800 --> 00:03:01,400 was forced by the situation. 36 00:03:02,030 --> 00:03:03,640 But instead of evading it, 37 00:03:04,080 --> 00:03:05,810 you treated me with sincerity. 38 00:03:06,190 --> 00:03:07,150 That made me 39 00:03:07,470 --> 00:03:08,730 respect you even more. 40 00:03:14,000 --> 00:03:15,000 You're really 41 00:03:15,430 --> 00:03:16,960 good at comforting people. 42 00:03:17,070 --> 00:03:18,329 I feel much better now. 43 00:03:23,400 --> 00:03:24,430 I just wonder 44 00:03:25,030 --> 00:03:26,800 which lucky gentleman will 45 00:03:27,150 --> 00:03:28,190 get to marry you. 46 00:03:33,630 --> 00:03:35,230 There are things I have to do. 47 00:03:35,750 --> 00:03:37,240 When I'm done with them, 48 00:03:38,030 --> 00:03:39,630 I'll leave marriage to fate. 49 00:03:41,840 --> 00:03:42,870 Does that mean... 50 00:03:44,400 --> 00:03:46,530 there's no one in your heart right now? 51 00:03:48,630 --> 00:03:50,030 I'm not looking for love. 52 00:03:51,750 --> 00:03:52,950 But there's one thing 53 00:03:53,190 --> 00:03:54,470 I need your help with. 54 00:03:57,150 --> 00:03:58,079 Sure. What is it? 55 00:03:59,360 --> 00:04:00,760 I want to see the marquis. 56 00:04:01,030 --> 00:04:01,710 My father? 57 00:04:03,240 --> 00:04:05,040 I know he rarely sees outsiders, 58 00:04:05,360 --> 00:04:06,890 but I have an urgent matter. 59 00:04:07,630 --> 00:04:09,910 I can't tell you why right now, 60 00:04:10,000 --> 00:04:12,530 but I promise I'll explain everything later. 61 00:04:16,870 --> 00:04:17,510 Okay. 62 00:04:18,390 --> 00:04:19,589 I will make it happen. 63 00:04:21,040 --> 00:04:21,870 Thank you. 64 00:04:27,120 --> 00:04:28,920 Are you out of your mind? 65 00:04:29,000 --> 00:04:30,260 You must be possessed, 66 00:04:30,390 --> 00:04:32,270 acting crazy in front of the marquis's son! 67 00:04:32,270 --> 00:04:33,800 Is this how I raised you? 68 00:04:35,390 --> 00:04:36,430 Qingyuan has 69 00:04:37,000 --> 00:04:39,170 long belonged to Yan Rui, 70 00:04:39,830 --> 00:04:41,590 yet she still goes out of her way 71 00:04:41,610 --> 00:04:43,670 to seduce my Chunzhi. 72 00:04:45,040 --> 00:04:47,420 I was worried Chunzhi would be fooled. 73 00:04:47,450 --> 00:04:49,350 That's why I told him. 74 00:04:50,430 --> 00:04:52,890 She's the one who did those shameful things. 75 00:04:52,920 --> 00:04:53,720 Mother, 76 00:04:54,070 --> 00:04:56,080 why are you scolding me? 77 00:04:56,190 --> 00:04:57,450 How dare you talk back! 78 00:04:57,830 --> 00:04:58,680 Mother, 79 00:04:59,480 --> 00:05:01,160 stop scolding Second Sister. 80 00:05:01,480 --> 00:05:03,040 She didn't do anything wrong. 81 00:05:03,040 --> 00:05:03,920 Shut up. 82 00:05:06,480 --> 00:05:07,310 If I don't 83 00:05:07,800 --> 00:05:09,600 discipline you properly today, 84 00:05:09,630 --> 00:05:10,270 who knows 85 00:05:10,480 --> 00:05:12,920 what kind of trouble you might cause down the line? 86 00:05:12,920 --> 00:05:13,750 Nanny Liu. 87 00:05:14,510 --> 00:05:15,370 Punish her with 88 00:05:15,430 --> 00:05:16,630 20 lashes of the cane! 89 00:05:16,630 --> 00:05:17,310 Mother! 90 00:05:17,310 --> 00:05:17,920 Yes. 91 00:05:20,950 --> 00:05:21,830 Hit her! 92 00:05:22,510 --> 00:05:23,750 Go on! 93 00:05:24,040 --> 00:05:26,160 Mother, just beat me to death! 94 00:05:26,510 --> 00:05:27,800 Hit me! 95 00:05:48,120 --> 00:05:49,390 These can go on the shelves. 96 00:05:49,390 --> 00:05:49,870 Okay. 97 00:06:04,920 --> 00:06:07,050 It's rare to see you so lost in thought. 98 00:06:07,120 --> 00:06:08,800 Are you thinking of 99 00:06:09,070 --> 00:06:10,600 Young Master Li or Lord Yan? 100 00:06:11,830 --> 00:06:13,580 Of course I'm thinking of... 101 00:06:15,390 --> 00:06:16,520 you, Eldest Sister. 102 00:06:18,480 --> 00:06:20,480 Do you think marriage is 103 00:06:20,510 --> 00:06:21,660 some kind of joke? 104 00:06:22,560 --> 00:06:25,200 Right now, be it Young Master Li or Lord Yan, 105 00:06:25,240 --> 00:06:26,640 you have to make a choice. 106 00:06:27,480 --> 00:06:29,480 Young Master Li comes from a prominent family 107 00:06:29,480 --> 00:06:30,810 and has a pure heart. 108 00:06:30,950 --> 00:06:32,610 He won't marry anyone but you. 109 00:06:33,000 --> 00:06:34,400 What's holding you back? 110 00:06:36,360 --> 00:06:38,490 He and I are on different paths. 111 00:06:39,630 --> 00:06:41,070 What about Lord Yan? 112 00:06:41,120 --> 00:06:42,450 Are you on the same path? 113 00:06:44,360 --> 00:06:45,930 Yan Rui is an old fox. 114 00:06:46,120 --> 00:06:47,720 I can't figure him out at all. 115 00:06:49,310 --> 00:06:51,450 You got involved with Lord Yan 116 00:06:51,720 --> 00:06:53,730 because of that estate incident. 117 00:06:53,750 --> 00:06:55,280 Grandmother had no choice. 118 00:06:55,390 --> 00:06:56,740 Now that Father's back, 119 00:06:56,870 --> 00:06:59,130 you should pull out to protect yourself. 120 00:06:59,310 --> 00:07:00,560 He's been driving up grain prices 121 00:07:00,560 --> 00:07:02,720 and swindling army provisions throughout Hengtang. 122 00:07:02,720 --> 00:07:04,920 He'll run into trouble sooner or later. 123 00:07:07,270 --> 00:07:08,470 I'll get back to work. 124 00:07:14,270 --> 00:07:15,480 The porridge is so watery. 125 00:07:15,480 --> 00:07:16,510 How can we eat it? 126 00:07:16,680 --> 00:07:17,950 You pervert the law! 127 00:07:18,160 --> 00:07:19,220 Corrupt official! 128 00:07:20,070 --> 00:07:21,680 How dare you, you unruly pleb! 129 00:07:21,680 --> 00:07:22,510 Arrest him! 130 00:07:23,390 --> 00:07:24,240 What are you doing? 131 00:07:24,240 --> 00:07:24,870 Let me go! 132 00:07:25,360 --> 00:07:26,190 Corrupt official! 133 00:07:26,190 --> 00:07:26,950 Let me go! 134 00:07:27,360 --> 00:07:28,420 Corrupt official! 135 00:07:28,630 --> 00:07:30,230 Please don't be mad, My Lord. 136 00:07:30,560 --> 00:07:31,510 Let me go! 137 00:07:34,190 --> 00:07:34,920 My Lord, 138 00:07:35,740 --> 00:07:37,200 to be honest, 139 00:07:37,750 --> 00:07:39,150 these displaced victims 140 00:07:39,240 --> 00:07:42,450 survive on this little relief grain day after day. 141 00:07:42,920 --> 00:07:44,720 They're at their breaking point. 142 00:07:44,720 --> 00:07:47,830 The county office is also running out of grain. 143 00:07:50,750 --> 00:07:52,720 I didn't expect there to be so many disaster victims. 144 00:07:52,720 --> 00:07:53,450 Yes, indeed. 145 00:07:54,240 --> 00:07:56,300 No doubt, the grain is insufficient. 146 00:07:56,680 --> 00:07:58,010 We need to collect more. 147 00:07:59,270 --> 00:07:59,870 My Lord, 148 00:08:00,480 --> 00:08:02,150 if we collect more, 149 00:08:02,430 --> 00:08:04,920 the grain price will likely go up again. 150 00:08:05,480 --> 00:08:07,190 It's even better if it goes up. 151 00:08:07,870 --> 00:08:10,240 Hengtang's been hit so hard by this disaster; 152 00:08:10,240 --> 00:08:11,950 the relief grain is nowhere near enough. 153 00:08:11,950 --> 00:08:13,630 We'll have to collect sooner or later. 154 00:08:13,630 --> 00:08:15,270 Think about it, Lord Wei. 155 00:08:15,420 --> 00:08:17,610 As long as we have the grain, 156 00:08:18,040 --> 00:08:19,360 the higher the price, 157 00:08:19,750 --> 00:08:22,350 the higher we can sell it to the imperial court. 158 00:08:22,750 --> 00:08:24,240 Both inside and out, 159 00:08:25,240 --> 00:08:27,300 there's a lot of money to be made here. 160 00:08:30,920 --> 00:08:33,120 You're absolutely right, My Lord. 161 00:08:33,870 --> 00:08:35,990 But there is one thing I don't get. 162 00:08:36,960 --> 00:08:39,830 Where should we get the money for collecting grain? 163 00:08:39,870 --> 00:08:41,000 The imperial court. 164 00:08:41,390 --> 00:08:44,030 The relief silver allocated by the court is on the way. 165 00:08:44,030 --> 00:08:45,870 When the time comes, we'll split the grain 166 00:08:45,870 --> 00:08:47,200 and the money equally. 167 00:08:47,480 --> 00:08:48,880 The grain is in our hands, 168 00:08:49,150 --> 00:08:51,840 and so is the money. 169 00:08:59,830 --> 00:09:01,870 Please forgive my slow brain. 170 00:09:02,120 --> 00:09:04,750 That's why you've been checking the army provisions everywhere 171 00:09:04,750 --> 00:09:06,930 since you arrived in Hengtang. 172 00:09:07,480 --> 00:09:08,280 Your Lordship 173 00:09:08,550 --> 00:09:10,440 is truly a brilliant strategist 174 00:09:10,440 --> 00:09:12,270 with great foresight. 175 00:09:12,630 --> 00:09:14,200 So, Lord Wei, 176 00:09:14,670 --> 00:09:16,550 please pay extra attention 177 00:09:16,910 --> 00:09:18,440 to the relief grain. 178 00:09:18,600 --> 00:09:20,200 It's an honor to share your burdens. 179 00:09:20,200 --> 00:09:22,600 I'd gladly lay down my life for you, My Lord! 180 00:09:22,910 --> 00:09:23,720 Good. 181 00:09:24,790 --> 00:09:25,390 By the way, 182 00:09:26,200 --> 00:09:28,400 I've decided that the grain collection 183 00:09:29,000 --> 00:09:30,930 will be on the eighth of next month. 184 00:09:31,240 --> 00:09:32,080 Noted. 185 00:09:33,150 --> 00:09:34,210 Take care, My Lord. 186 00:09:53,960 --> 00:09:56,030 That's a risky move you're making. 187 00:10:01,120 --> 00:10:02,720 Holding out until the supplies come is easy. 188 00:10:02,720 --> 00:10:04,270 The hard part is keeping control 189 00:10:04,270 --> 00:10:07,000 and dealing with their inevitable retaliation. 190 00:10:07,080 --> 00:10:08,270 It is risky. 191 00:10:09,360 --> 00:10:12,260 So we must have enough troops 192 00:10:12,390 --> 00:10:14,320 to ensure that nothing goes wrong. 193 00:10:16,240 --> 00:10:17,900 Where will you get the troops? 194 00:10:26,480 --> 00:10:27,960 You mean, 195 00:10:28,670 --> 00:10:30,330 after the case was concluded, 196 00:10:30,910 --> 00:10:33,240 Yan Rui hasn't made any moves? 197 00:10:34,200 --> 00:10:35,460 That's right, My Lord. 198 00:10:35,670 --> 00:10:36,800 Please have a look at 199 00:10:38,000 --> 00:10:40,750 this bowl of Purple Bamboo Shoot Tea I've whisked. 200 00:10:40,750 --> 00:10:43,150 Isn't it vibrant and aromatic? 201 00:10:45,960 --> 00:10:48,630 No wonder the Tea Sage, Lu Yu, called it 202 00:10:48,630 --> 00:10:50,160 the crown jewel of all teas. 203 00:10:52,720 --> 00:10:53,980 Please enjoy, My Lord. 204 00:10:58,030 --> 00:10:59,430 It's only been a few days, 205 00:10:59,510 --> 00:11:02,790 and you've suddenly become so cultured. 206 00:11:04,790 --> 00:11:07,360 Well, your sudden visit 207 00:11:07,910 --> 00:11:11,000 couldn't be just to whisk a bowl of tea for me. 208 00:11:11,870 --> 00:11:13,330 You're mistaken, My Lord. 209 00:11:13,870 --> 00:11:15,870 In just a few days since you got back, 210 00:11:16,480 --> 00:11:18,870 you've made Yan Rui move out of the Xie Residence 211 00:11:18,870 --> 00:11:20,670 and drop the grain swap investigation. 212 00:11:20,670 --> 00:11:23,180 What absolute genius 213 00:11:23,200 --> 00:11:24,730 and incredible foresight. 214 00:11:25,870 --> 00:11:27,910 This bowl isn't just tea. 215 00:11:28,120 --> 00:11:30,030 It is a show of my 216 00:11:30,030 --> 00:11:32,270 admiration and respect for you. 217 00:11:33,750 --> 00:11:35,670 Elegance cannot be learned. 218 00:11:39,000 --> 00:11:42,270 Do you know this tea has another name 219 00:11:43,030 --> 00:11:44,720 called Jicheng? 220 00:11:47,630 --> 00:11:49,000 "Ji" as in "urgent," 221 00:11:49,870 --> 00:11:51,440 and "cheng" as in "journey." 222 00:11:51,440 --> 00:11:52,670 It means 223 00:11:53,600 --> 00:11:55,440 this tea is very urgent. 224 00:11:58,960 --> 00:12:01,160 Since the tea leaves leave the tea tree, 225 00:12:01,720 --> 00:12:03,720 every extra moment of delay 226 00:12:03,910 --> 00:12:06,270 reduces its freshness. 227 00:12:06,840 --> 00:12:10,000 So, while you appear to be elegantly whisking the tea 228 00:12:10,000 --> 00:12:12,320 at your own pace, 229 00:12:14,150 --> 00:12:16,240 you are, in fact, ruining it. 230 00:12:24,480 --> 00:12:25,440 You seem to be 231 00:12:26,000 --> 00:12:27,200 implying something. 232 00:12:27,960 --> 00:12:29,160 I'm dull-witted. 233 00:12:29,390 --> 00:12:31,080 Please speak plainly. 234 00:12:32,030 --> 00:12:32,960 I wouldn't dare. 235 00:12:33,320 --> 00:12:34,600 I just think 236 00:12:34,910 --> 00:12:36,600 things are 237 00:12:37,150 --> 00:12:38,150 in reverse. 238 00:12:38,630 --> 00:12:40,510 All thanks to your care, 239 00:12:40,870 --> 00:12:44,390 my son survived this disaster. 240 00:12:44,840 --> 00:12:47,150 I should be the one toasting you 241 00:12:47,600 --> 00:12:49,120 with this bowl of tea. 242 00:12:55,080 --> 00:12:56,030 My dear lord, 243 00:12:56,750 --> 00:12:58,510 everything I've done was 244 00:12:59,080 --> 00:13:02,280 purely for the agenda of the person who pulls the strings. 245 00:13:02,670 --> 00:13:04,200 Second Young Master aside, 246 00:13:04,510 --> 00:13:07,150 you and I are like fish in this water. 247 00:13:07,600 --> 00:13:08,840 If one fish suffers, 248 00:13:09,360 --> 00:13:11,000 the whole school perishes. 249 00:13:23,750 --> 00:13:26,210 It's not enough that you ruined the good tea. 250 00:13:26,240 --> 00:13:27,960 Now you're harming my fish. 251 00:13:31,870 --> 00:13:33,400 Let's get down to business. 252 00:13:34,840 --> 00:13:36,100 The grain swap matter, 253 00:13:36,670 --> 00:13:38,000 I've settled it for you. 254 00:13:44,240 --> 00:13:46,480 But Yan Rui is too unpredictable 255 00:13:44,320 --> 00:13:45,070 [Ledger] [1st Month of the 8th Year of Jingxi] 256 00:13:45,090 --> 00:13:46,630 [Ledger] [20 grain-transport boats; 3,000 dan collected] 257 00:13:46,480 --> 00:13:47,670 a person. 258 00:13:47,910 --> 00:13:49,910 If he stirs up trouble again, 259 00:13:50,120 --> 00:13:52,380 you'd better hold onto your sedan chair. 260 00:13:52,600 --> 00:13:54,870 I can't help with everything. 261 00:13:55,710 --> 00:13:56,040 [7 water ships borrowed from the Xies, not officially registered] 262 00:13:57,080 --> 00:13:58,600 Have you forgotten? 263 00:14:00,600 --> 00:14:03,480 Who granted me this sedan chair, 264 00:14:04,360 --> 00:14:06,390 and who is carrying it for me? 265 00:14:12,480 --> 00:14:13,670 Ultimately, 266 00:14:14,870 --> 00:14:17,510 Yan Rui is still after fame and fortune. 267 00:14:17,910 --> 00:14:19,840 He wants to use disaster relief as an excuse 268 00:14:19,840 --> 00:14:20,910 to earn political merit 269 00:14:20,910 --> 00:14:22,310 and then make a windfall. 270 00:14:22,910 --> 00:14:23,960 In that case, 271 00:14:24,320 --> 00:14:26,320 we should play along 272 00:14:26,480 --> 00:14:28,140 and help him secure the grain. 273 00:14:29,080 --> 00:14:31,340 Once the money and grain are in our hands, 274 00:14:31,960 --> 00:14:33,960 we can eliminate him without getting 275 00:14:33,960 --> 00:14:35,080 our hands dirty. 276 00:14:37,120 --> 00:14:40,120 Then we'll submit a petition to His Majesty against him, 277 00:14:40,120 --> 00:14:41,660 pushing all the blame 278 00:14:41,840 --> 00:14:43,360 onto him alone. 279 00:14:46,320 --> 00:14:47,630 By then, 280 00:14:48,120 --> 00:14:48,960 My Lord, 281 00:14:49,720 --> 00:14:50,480 you and I will 282 00:14:51,150 --> 00:14:52,390 both be worry-free. 283 00:14:54,510 --> 00:14:56,150 Where'd we get so much grain? 284 00:14:58,550 --> 00:15:00,000 Looks like 285 00:15:01,600 --> 00:15:04,360 we'll have to put on a good show. 286 00:15:14,790 --> 00:15:15,600 Yum! 287 00:15:16,630 --> 00:15:17,560 It's delicious. 288 00:15:18,320 --> 00:15:19,720 This plum blossom pastry 289 00:15:19,910 --> 00:15:22,570 not only nourishes the skin and enhances beauty 290 00:15:22,670 --> 00:15:25,070 but also really smells like plum blossoms. 291 00:15:25,670 --> 00:15:28,790 This four-herb lotus seed cake is also quite exquisite. 292 00:15:28,790 --> 00:15:30,390 Its subtle, pleasant sweetness perfectly 293 00:15:30,390 --> 00:15:31,910 complements its therapeutic benefits of 294 00:15:31,910 --> 00:15:33,600 soothing the mind, strengthening the spleen, 295 00:15:33,600 --> 00:15:34,600 and dispelling body dampness. 296 00:15:34,600 --> 00:15:35,480 Have a taste. 297 00:15:36,000 --> 00:15:36,440 Sure. 298 00:15:36,720 --> 00:15:38,320 I hope our herbal snacks 299 00:15:38,320 --> 00:15:39,720 will be crowd-pleasers, 300 00:15:39,870 --> 00:15:41,910 so our efforts won't be in vain. 301 00:15:42,670 --> 00:15:44,080 Don't worry, Qingyuan. 302 00:15:44,080 --> 00:15:45,750 Such tasty snacks will 303 00:15:45,910 --> 00:15:47,170 definitely sell well. 304 00:15:49,870 --> 00:15:50,960 They're so good. 305 00:15:51,360 --> 00:15:53,160 Good thing we're opening a shop. 306 00:15:53,510 --> 00:15:54,170 Otherwise, 307 00:15:54,390 --> 00:15:56,440 I'd polish off everything. 308 00:16:00,550 --> 00:16:02,010 -Have some more. -My Lady. 309 00:16:02,030 --> 00:16:03,440 A guest outside 310 00:16:03,440 --> 00:16:04,840 wants to see you. 311 00:16:20,790 --> 00:16:21,870 Army Inspector of the Northern Frontier, 312 00:16:21,870 --> 00:16:23,440 I, the fourth daughter of the Hengtang Xie family, 313 00:16:23,440 --> 00:16:24,870 pay my respects to Your Lordship. 314 00:16:24,870 --> 00:16:27,150 So you are the Fourth Lady, 315 00:16:27,150 --> 00:16:28,320 Xie Qingyuan. 316 00:16:29,750 --> 00:16:31,440 Since you know my name, 317 00:16:31,440 --> 00:16:33,700 you must be no stranger to the Xie family. 318 00:16:34,270 --> 00:16:36,360 Grandmother gave us this shop 319 00:16:36,360 --> 00:16:37,480 to practice with. 320 00:16:37,670 --> 00:16:39,080 I stayed a bit late today. 321 00:16:39,390 --> 00:16:40,480 Since we're fated to meet, 322 00:16:40,480 --> 00:16:41,320 why don't you 323 00:16:41,320 --> 00:16:43,030 come in and try our snacks? 324 00:16:43,720 --> 00:16:46,200 My son insists on marrying you. 325 00:16:46,480 --> 00:16:47,790 So I came 326 00:16:47,960 --> 00:16:50,080 specially to see 327 00:16:50,200 --> 00:16:52,840 what kind of woman you are. 328 00:16:55,320 --> 00:16:57,480 You're easy on the eyes, 329 00:16:57,840 --> 00:17:01,120 but not particularly special. 330 00:17:01,960 --> 00:17:03,000 I'm curious. 331 00:17:03,480 --> 00:17:06,640 You're a lady of noble birth, 332 00:17:07,510 --> 00:17:09,880 yet you show your face in the streets 333 00:17:10,680 --> 00:17:12,349 and engage in petty commerce. 334 00:17:12,750 --> 00:17:14,069 What kind of spell 335 00:17:14,550 --> 00:17:16,960 did you put on my son? 336 00:17:18,880 --> 00:17:19,589 My Lord, 337 00:17:19,720 --> 00:17:21,579 if you're visiting our snack shop 338 00:17:21,680 --> 00:17:24,200 for tea and snacks, 339 00:17:24,200 --> 00:17:25,920 please deign to step out of your sedan 340 00:17:25,920 --> 00:17:27,109 and come in to taste them. 341 00:17:27,109 --> 00:17:28,590 We will host you well. 342 00:17:28,920 --> 00:17:31,350 If you're only here to act superior 343 00:17:31,400 --> 00:17:33,680 and heap scorn and insult on me, 344 00:17:34,000 --> 00:17:35,070 then I'm sorry, 345 00:17:35,350 --> 00:17:36,400 but our measly shop 346 00:17:36,400 --> 00:17:37,600 is too insignificant 347 00:17:37,720 --> 00:17:39,920 to host a distinguished guest like you. 348 00:17:41,350 --> 00:17:43,000 Sharp-tongued 349 00:17:44,510 --> 00:17:46,160 philistine. 350 00:17:47,110 --> 00:17:48,910 A marriage between you and my son 351 00:17:49,160 --> 00:17:50,760 is absolutely blasphemous. 352 00:17:52,440 --> 00:17:53,370 Let's head home. 353 00:17:55,590 --> 00:17:56,650 Take care, My Lord. 354 00:18:09,510 --> 00:18:10,550 Qingyuan, 355 00:18:11,510 --> 00:18:13,310 that was the Marquis of Danyang. 356 00:18:13,550 --> 00:18:15,270 He wields massive military power 357 00:18:15,270 --> 00:18:16,830 and has a twisted personality. 358 00:18:16,830 --> 00:18:18,090 Why'd you provoke him? 359 00:18:19,440 --> 00:18:21,370 I can't worry about that right now. 360 00:18:21,480 --> 00:18:22,960 I need you to do me a favor. 361 00:18:27,680 --> 00:18:28,680 Let's eat. 362 00:18:33,350 --> 00:18:34,200 Congxin. 363 00:18:35,440 --> 00:18:36,350 Congxin! 364 00:18:42,200 --> 00:18:43,510 Alright. Come on. 365 00:18:43,830 --> 00:18:45,550 There are tons of great ladies around. 366 00:18:45,550 --> 00:18:47,350 Why fixate on one woman? 367 00:18:47,590 --> 00:18:49,030 Isn't Qingru a catch too? 368 00:18:52,590 --> 00:18:53,680 And you. 369 00:18:54,270 --> 00:18:55,790 How could you be so mean 370 00:18:56,110 --> 00:18:57,680 to the woman our son likes? 371 00:18:58,000 --> 00:18:58,720 My Lady— 372 00:18:58,720 --> 00:19:01,050 Your fuse is getting shorter and shorter. 373 00:19:01,350 --> 00:19:02,000 My Lady! 374 00:19:02,830 --> 00:19:04,000 When you came begging my family 375 00:19:04,000 --> 00:19:06,000 for my hand in marriage when you were younger, 376 00:19:06,000 --> 00:19:07,530 weren't you just like this? 377 00:19:07,920 --> 00:19:09,960 Is it really that difficult to 378 00:19:10,110 --> 00:19:11,910 put yourself in our boy's shoes? 379 00:19:12,070 --> 00:19:14,000 -My Lady. -Be more understanding. 380 00:19:19,590 --> 00:19:20,750 No matter what, 381 00:19:21,270 --> 00:19:22,440 that woman cannot 382 00:19:22,720 --> 00:19:24,960 cross the threshold of our household. 383 00:19:28,070 --> 00:19:29,000 I'm done eating. 384 00:19:34,960 --> 00:19:35,750 I'm full too. 385 00:19:36,310 --> 00:19:38,370 You father and son are unbelievable! 386 00:19:38,590 --> 00:19:40,310 One is more stubborn than the other! 387 00:19:40,310 --> 00:19:41,440 I'm done eating too! 388 00:19:42,110 --> 00:19:43,110 Who needs a family 389 00:19:43,790 --> 00:19:44,790 like this anyway! 390 00:19:46,550 --> 00:19:47,310 My Lord. 391 00:19:47,510 --> 00:19:48,160 Young Master. 392 00:19:48,160 --> 00:19:48,590 Madam. 393 00:19:49,240 --> 00:19:50,590 Miss Qingyuan had someone 394 00:19:50,590 --> 00:19:52,190 bring a box of herbal snacks. 395 00:20:02,880 --> 00:20:03,790 How exquisite. 396 00:20:04,160 --> 00:20:05,480 She's so thoughtful. 397 00:20:13,160 --> 00:20:14,090 It's delicious. 398 00:20:15,680 --> 00:20:16,400 My Lord, 399 00:20:16,880 --> 00:20:18,340 they're really well made. 400 00:20:18,830 --> 00:20:19,750 Count me out. 401 00:20:21,070 --> 00:20:21,750 Come here. 402 00:20:28,830 --> 00:20:30,000 Come on. Try it. 403 00:20:32,070 --> 00:20:32,600 It's hot. 404 00:20:34,000 --> 00:20:34,920 Delicious, right? 405 00:20:34,920 --> 00:20:36,240 Mm, yes. Delicious. 406 00:20:38,550 --> 00:20:39,400 I knew 407 00:20:40,030 --> 00:20:41,830 you must still be thinking of me. 408 00:20:43,240 --> 00:20:44,070 How about 409 00:20:44,720 --> 00:20:45,960 the two of you 410 00:20:46,720 --> 00:20:48,120 meet each other halfway? 411 00:20:49,920 --> 00:20:50,680 My Lady, 412 00:20:50,750 --> 00:20:52,070 I'm fine. 413 00:20:55,200 --> 00:20:56,070 That's better. 414 00:20:58,640 --> 00:20:59,480 Don't just look at it. 415 00:20:59,480 --> 00:21:00,350 Eat up. 416 00:21:01,160 --> 00:21:02,090 It's delicious. 417 00:21:02,920 --> 00:21:03,920 By the way, Madam, 418 00:21:04,030 --> 00:21:05,360 Miss Qingyuan also said 419 00:21:05,480 --> 00:21:07,990 these snacks are an apology to the marquis. 420 00:21:08,240 --> 00:21:09,590 What a sweet girl. 421 00:21:27,000 --> 00:21:27,800 Grandmother. 422 00:21:29,790 --> 00:21:31,070 Let me have a taste. 423 00:21:34,830 --> 00:21:35,750 Mother. 424 00:21:39,640 --> 00:21:41,110 So pretty. 425 00:21:47,070 --> 00:21:48,070 Really good. 426 00:21:52,030 --> 00:21:53,000 Delicious. 427 00:21:53,920 --> 00:21:55,180 Sweet but not cloying, 428 00:21:55,240 --> 00:21:56,310 soft and tasty, 429 00:21:56,750 --> 00:21:58,410 and even good for your health. 430 00:21:59,880 --> 00:22:01,400 Qingyuan's shop will 431 00:22:01,400 --> 00:22:02,590 surely be a success. 432 00:22:06,640 --> 00:22:08,200 Opening this shop 433 00:22:08,550 --> 00:22:09,790 is a good thing, 434 00:22:10,510 --> 00:22:13,750 but Qingyuan is not yet married. 435 00:22:14,030 --> 00:22:15,920 Doing everything herself 436 00:22:16,070 --> 00:22:17,270 must be exhausting. 437 00:22:17,830 --> 00:22:19,760 Constantly being in the public eye 438 00:22:20,790 --> 00:22:22,590 will inevitably invite gossip. 439 00:22:29,350 --> 00:22:32,270 Why not get someone in the residence 440 00:22:32,270 --> 00:22:33,510 to manage it for you 441 00:22:33,640 --> 00:22:34,920 and share your burden? 442 00:22:44,310 --> 00:22:46,710 It wasn't easy for Qingyuan to get this shop 443 00:22:47,000 --> 00:22:48,370 up and running. 444 00:22:48,440 --> 00:22:50,790 Of course it wasn't easy. 445 00:22:53,640 --> 00:22:56,370 Regardless, it's still inappropriate for a lady 446 00:22:56,750 --> 00:22:58,240 to always show her face 447 00:22:58,790 --> 00:22:59,790 in public. 448 00:23:01,440 --> 00:23:03,960 What is more crucial for a lady 449 00:23:05,000 --> 00:23:07,270 than a blessed and smooth marriage? 450 00:23:16,790 --> 00:23:17,830 Alright. 451 00:23:18,350 --> 00:23:19,440 The girl is grown up 452 00:23:20,200 --> 00:23:21,680 and has her own ideas. 453 00:23:23,880 --> 00:23:26,240 Let her do what she wants to do. 454 00:23:28,880 --> 00:23:31,210 It's not as if a lady from the Xie family... 455 00:23:32,790 --> 00:23:34,920 would ever struggle to find a husband. 456 00:23:40,480 --> 00:23:41,750 Mother, 457 00:23:42,110 --> 00:23:44,110 you're spoiling Qingyuan too much. 458 00:23:44,750 --> 00:23:47,680 I actually think our household 459 00:23:48,070 --> 00:23:50,550 is doing much better than before. 460 00:23:51,400 --> 00:23:52,730 In terms of management, 461 00:23:53,440 --> 00:23:57,400 you should learn from Mei Yinghua. 462 00:24:08,070 --> 00:24:09,920 You're right, Mother. 463 00:24:10,920 --> 00:24:12,270 I have a lot to learn. 464 00:24:12,440 --> 00:24:15,190 I'll look to seek advice from Concubine Mei. 465 00:24:20,110 --> 00:24:21,160 But Mother, 466 00:24:22,350 --> 00:24:24,030 because of Zhengjun's matter, 467 00:24:24,030 --> 00:24:25,630 the Xie family was besieged, 468 00:24:25,640 --> 00:24:27,070 causing quite a stir outside. 469 00:24:27,070 --> 00:24:29,000 Although the incident has passed, 470 00:24:29,030 --> 00:24:29,920 I can't help... 471 00:24:31,440 --> 00:24:33,200 but feel sorry for Eldest Lady. 472 00:24:35,590 --> 00:24:37,000 Not one person from 473 00:24:37,680 --> 00:24:40,540 the Founding Count's household has shown up since. 474 00:24:40,680 --> 00:24:42,350 It wouldn't look good 475 00:24:43,310 --> 00:24:45,550 if word got out that she is 476 00:24:46,240 --> 00:24:47,370 working in the shop. 477 00:24:49,920 --> 00:24:52,680 The Founding Count's household values Eldest Sister. 478 00:24:52,680 --> 00:24:53,960 Preparing for 479 00:24:54,350 --> 00:24:55,880 a perfect wedding 480 00:24:55,880 --> 00:24:57,510 naturally takes time. 481 00:25:02,270 --> 00:25:04,670 Fret not about my little shop, First Madam. 482 00:25:05,240 --> 00:25:06,830 You're busy as it is, 483 00:25:07,030 --> 00:25:09,090 what with all the household affairs. 484 00:25:10,270 --> 00:25:11,000 Sure. 485 00:25:11,790 --> 00:25:13,850 As long as you know what you're doing. 486 00:25:14,720 --> 00:25:16,270 I trust that you will 487 00:25:16,270 --> 00:25:17,670 evaluate the priorities 488 00:25:17,720 --> 00:25:19,180 and make mindful choices. 489 00:25:21,440 --> 00:25:23,100 Your shop is a small matter... 490 00:25:25,920 --> 00:25:27,850 but your eldest sister's marriage 491 00:25:28,200 --> 00:25:29,510 is a big deal. 492 00:25:37,400 --> 00:25:38,310 Enough talk. 493 00:25:39,590 --> 00:25:43,510 Let's all taste what Qingyuan made. 494 00:25:47,110 --> 00:25:48,070 Qingyuan, 495 00:25:50,510 --> 00:25:52,040 since you've decided on it, 496 00:25:52,880 --> 00:25:54,240 commit and do it well. 497 00:25:56,960 --> 00:25:58,000 I understand. 498 00:26:12,550 --> 00:26:14,480 Dear locals and distinguished guests, 499 00:26:12,960 --> 00:26:14,480 [Yunji Snacks] 500 00:26:14,680 --> 00:26:16,510 our Yunji Snacks 501 00:26:16,510 --> 00:26:18,350 is officially open! 502 00:26:19,640 --> 00:26:21,350 Our original snacks are 503 00:26:21,440 --> 00:26:22,640 uniquely handcrafted 504 00:26:22,640 --> 00:26:25,400 by combining traditional Chinese herbal formulas 505 00:26:23,610 --> 00:26:26,500 [Cherokee Rosehip and Jade Dew Ball] [Coix Seed and Poria Cake] 506 00:26:25,400 --> 00:26:26,960 with various culinary techniques. 507 00:26:26,960 --> 00:26:29,180 With 36 distinct herbal snacks, 508 00:26:29,400 --> 00:26:31,660 there's surely something for everyone. 509 00:26:31,790 --> 00:26:32,400 Next, 510 00:26:32,400 --> 00:26:35,350 please follow me into the shop to make your pick. 511 00:26:35,960 --> 00:26:37,020 So many kinds! 512 00:26:43,270 --> 00:26:45,270 I didn't expect our herbal snacks 513 00:26:45,270 --> 00:26:46,510 to be so popular. 514 00:26:48,640 --> 00:26:51,110 It's a pity that we're both unmarried 515 00:26:51,550 --> 00:26:53,880 and have to miss out on the fun. 516 00:26:54,960 --> 00:26:56,830 What kind of pointless rule is that? 517 00:26:56,830 --> 00:26:57,880 If you want to go, 518 00:26:57,880 --> 00:26:59,070 I'll go with you. 519 00:27:05,790 --> 00:27:07,070 Madam Pei has arrived! 520 00:27:19,920 --> 00:27:22,110 Contrary to Concubine Lian's worries 521 00:27:22,350 --> 00:27:24,480 that Madam Pei would waver about your marriage 522 00:27:24,480 --> 00:27:26,000 because Xie Residence was besieged, 523 00:27:26,000 --> 00:27:28,000 Madam Pei has come here in person. 524 00:27:28,590 --> 00:27:30,320 But why are you hiding instead? 525 00:27:31,720 --> 00:27:33,110 I'm not ready yet. 526 00:27:33,750 --> 00:27:34,920 Are you afraid that Madam Pei 527 00:27:34,920 --> 00:27:36,920 is here to break off the engagement? 528 00:27:38,550 --> 00:27:40,130 I doubt that's the case. 529 00:27:40,440 --> 00:27:41,790 To break off the engagement, 530 00:27:41,790 --> 00:27:43,240 a letter would be enough. 531 00:27:43,790 --> 00:27:45,790 Madam Pei coming here in person 532 00:27:46,110 --> 00:27:48,910 means that things have taken a turn for the better. 533 00:27:53,240 --> 00:27:54,790 Don't be scared. 534 00:27:55,110 --> 00:27:56,040 I'll go with you. 535 00:27:58,640 --> 00:28:00,880 How ingenious of the women of the Xie family 536 00:28:00,880 --> 00:28:02,940 to come up with such a brilliant idea. 537 00:28:02,960 --> 00:28:03,790 Madam Pei. 538 00:28:09,400 --> 00:28:09,930 Let's go. 539 00:28:12,200 --> 00:28:13,890 The business is booming, huh? 540 00:28:14,030 --> 00:28:15,640 I almost couldn't spot you. 541 00:28:16,110 --> 00:28:17,370 Greetings, Madam Pei. 542 00:28:18,720 --> 00:28:19,550 Madam Pei, 543 00:28:20,070 --> 00:28:21,310 long time no see. 544 00:28:22,790 --> 00:28:23,590 Come, 545 00:28:24,000 --> 00:28:25,330 let me have a look at you. 546 00:28:26,480 --> 00:28:28,280 My wonderful daughter-in-law. 547 00:28:29,680 --> 00:28:30,920 It's been a while, and you've 548 00:28:30,920 --> 00:28:32,520 become even more beautiful. 549 00:28:34,920 --> 00:28:35,400 Come, 550 00:28:35,400 --> 00:28:36,440 shop with me. 551 00:28:36,440 --> 00:28:37,770 Let's pick some snacks. 552 00:28:39,880 --> 00:28:41,880 We're going to be family soon. 553 00:28:41,880 --> 00:28:43,510 Don't be so formal around me. 554 00:28:44,640 --> 00:28:46,220 Got it, Madam Pei. 555 00:28:46,270 --> 00:28:47,070 You know what? 556 00:28:49,000 --> 00:28:50,730 Your business sure is booming. 557 00:28:52,160 --> 00:28:53,270 Why are you here? 558 00:28:53,590 --> 00:28:54,960 It's your opening day. 559 00:28:54,960 --> 00:28:57,020 How could I not come and show support? 560 00:28:58,160 --> 00:28:59,240 Is my tiny shop 561 00:28:59,240 --> 00:29:01,240 befitting of your attention? 562 00:29:01,590 --> 00:29:03,110 With your financial power, 563 00:29:03,110 --> 00:29:05,040 you could buy out my shop in a flash. 564 00:29:08,160 --> 00:29:10,590 You're getting sweeter and sweeter with your words. 565 00:29:10,590 --> 00:29:12,640 I wonder if Young Master Li knows. 566 00:29:14,920 --> 00:29:17,240 If you want to ask about the progress 567 00:29:17,240 --> 00:29:18,500 of the task you gave me, 568 00:29:18,830 --> 00:29:20,030 just get to the point. 569 00:29:20,480 --> 00:29:21,830 Why beat around the bush? 570 00:29:21,830 --> 00:29:22,440 I see. 571 00:29:22,960 --> 00:29:24,350 Judging from your reaction, 572 00:29:24,350 --> 00:29:26,810 I take it the task hasn't been completed yet. 573 00:29:26,920 --> 00:29:27,440 What, 574 00:29:28,400 --> 00:29:29,830 are you going to make me 575 00:29:30,160 --> 00:29:32,760 wait until you and Young Master Li have a child? 576 00:29:35,750 --> 00:29:36,550 Qingyuan! 577 00:29:38,790 --> 00:29:39,510 Qingyuan. 578 00:29:39,880 --> 00:29:40,480 Qingyuan! 579 00:29:45,110 --> 00:29:45,710 Qingyuan. 580 00:29:47,480 --> 00:29:48,410 Young Master Li. 581 00:29:50,830 --> 00:29:52,480 Chunzhi heard that you opened today. 582 00:29:52,480 --> 00:29:53,740 He insisted on coming, 583 00:29:53,790 --> 00:29:56,310 saying that not even the end of times could stop him. 584 00:29:56,310 --> 00:29:56,960 Qingyuan, 585 00:29:57,790 --> 00:29:59,200 I'm here to deliver an invitation. 586 00:29:59,200 --> 00:30:02,130 My parents would like to invite you to watch an opera. 587 00:30:04,190 --> 00:30:05,830 [From the Marquis of Danyang family] 588 00:30:06,480 --> 00:30:07,310 The marquis? 589 00:30:08,640 --> 00:30:10,640 The marquis rarely sees outsiders. 590 00:30:11,030 --> 00:30:13,560 Today he's actually inviting you to an opera. 591 00:30:15,240 --> 00:30:17,880 Do I hear some wedding bells ringing? 592 00:30:19,960 --> 00:30:21,890 Lord Yan, a lot of free time lately? 593 00:30:22,160 --> 00:30:23,290 You are everywhere. 594 00:30:23,550 --> 00:30:24,270 Of course. 595 00:30:24,510 --> 00:30:25,480 Good thing I'm here, 596 00:30:25,480 --> 00:30:27,270 or I'd have missed out on this joyous event. 597 00:30:27,270 --> 00:30:28,480 You aren't invited to the opera. 598 00:30:28,480 --> 00:30:29,540 That's not joyous. 599 00:30:29,920 --> 00:30:30,750 However, 600 00:30:31,160 --> 00:30:33,090 when Fourth Lady and I get married, 601 00:30:34,200 --> 00:30:35,550 I can invite you for a drink 602 00:30:35,550 --> 00:30:37,680 and share some of my good luck with you. 603 00:30:38,640 --> 00:30:39,960 Is the banquet already booked? 604 00:30:39,960 --> 00:30:41,020 Why aren't I aware? 605 00:30:42,720 --> 00:30:44,520 Fourth Lady, are you aware of it? 606 00:30:47,920 --> 00:30:50,270 Lord Yan, you don't have to worry about this. 607 00:30:50,270 --> 00:30:52,110 Fourth Lady's heart and my heart are 608 00:30:52,110 --> 00:30:53,170 perfectly in tune. 609 00:30:59,240 --> 00:31:00,640 Marriage is a major event 610 00:31:00,790 --> 00:31:02,250 decided by one's parents. 611 00:31:02,440 --> 00:31:04,640 Please stop putting my sister on the spot. 612 00:31:04,640 --> 00:31:05,200 Yes, 613 00:31:06,070 --> 00:31:07,200 that's right. 614 00:31:07,550 --> 00:31:09,160 It's not up to me anyway. 615 00:31:09,550 --> 00:31:10,950 Please, Your Lordships, 616 00:31:12,110 --> 00:31:13,550 enough teasing me. 617 00:31:13,790 --> 00:31:15,510 It's Yunji Snacks' opening day. 618 00:31:15,510 --> 00:31:16,920 Pick whatever 619 00:31:16,920 --> 00:31:18,010 you want. 620 00:31:18,110 --> 00:31:20,590 It's on me. How does that sound? 621 00:31:21,510 --> 00:31:22,200 Qingyuan, 622 00:31:22,750 --> 00:31:25,640 can you recommend some snacks for me? 623 00:31:33,160 --> 00:31:33,820 Have a seat. 624 00:31:34,750 --> 00:31:35,410 This is 625 00:31:35,510 --> 00:31:37,350 our notoginseng sticky rice cake. 626 00:31:37,350 --> 00:31:39,720 Notoginseng stops bleeding and disperses blood stasis. 627 00:31:39,720 --> 00:31:42,720 Sticky rice flushes out toxins and reduces swelling. 628 00:31:56,940 --> 00:32:03,780 ♪ Spring comes to the long gate, green grass sprouts ♪ 629 00:32:03,810 --> 00:32:11,000 ♪ Red plums bear dewdrops, bright and serene ♪ 630 00:32:04,680 --> 00:32:06,510 Eldest Brother, you're upright, 631 00:32:06,510 --> 00:32:09,240 and Second Brother did nothing wrong to get hurt. 632 00:32:09,310 --> 00:32:11,640 Since we're like-minded, it only makes sense 633 00:32:11,100 --> 00:32:14,620 ♪ Year by year, time drifts along ♪ 634 00:32:12,720 --> 00:32:13,920 to get closer. 635 00:32:14,650 --> 00:32:17,820 ♪ Warmth and chill of mortal meet and part ♪ 636 00:32:15,270 --> 00:32:16,470 Thank you, Qingyuan. 637 00:32:17,840 --> 00:32:24,980 ♪ No need to heed the wind's soft whisper and ask about your return ♪ 638 00:32:19,350 --> 00:32:20,000 Chunzhi, 639 00:32:20,550 --> 00:32:21,110 let's go. 640 00:32:21,550 --> 00:32:22,880 We've bought the snacks 641 00:32:22,920 --> 00:32:24,070 and delivered the invitation. 642 00:32:24,070 --> 00:32:25,720 We shouldn't keep Mr. Lanshan waiting. 643 00:32:25,050 --> 00:32:32,420 ♪ Wild geese soar through deep clouds, waiting for the moon to rest ♪ 644 00:32:26,790 --> 00:32:27,480 Qingyuan, 645 00:32:28,030 --> 00:32:29,690 see you at the southern opera. 646 00:32:32,440 --> 00:32:39,450 ♪ Old memories lie heavy, haunting every dream ♪ 647 00:32:39,480 --> 00:32:40,510 As you saw, 648 00:32:39,480 --> 00:32:43,510 ♪ Rises and falls take turns ♪ 649 00:32:40,920 --> 00:32:43,510 I've gotten the invitation from Marquis of Danyang. 650 00:32:43,510 --> 00:32:44,880 Which means I've completed 651 00:32:43,530 --> 00:32:44,940 ♪ Phases of the moon, unplanned to wax and wane ♪ 652 00:32:45,000 --> 00:32:46,660 half of what you asked me to do. 653 00:32:47,640 --> 00:32:48,030 Yes, 654 00:32:48,920 --> 00:32:51,160 the task I entrusted to you is half done. 655 00:32:52,350 --> 00:32:54,070 But isn't your blessed big day 656 00:32:54,070 --> 00:32:55,310 halfway here as well? 657 00:32:56,070 --> 00:32:57,350 I'm blessed to be able 658 00:32:57,830 --> 00:32:59,400 to share your burden. 659 00:33:01,200 --> 00:33:03,370 The silly look on your face 660 00:33:03,920 --> 00:33:06,380 really resembles a harmless little rabbit. 661 00:33:07,480 --> 00:33:08,440 Unfortunately, 662 00:33:08,440 --> 00:33:10,640 someone is about to bark up the wrong tree. 663 00:33:10,640 --> 00:33:12,680 What do you mean by that? 664 00:33:13,480 --> 00:33:14,960 I thought 665 00:33:15,350 --> 00:33:17,350 you were just good at taming horses. 666 00:33:17,920 --> 00:33:20,320 To think you're also good at taming people. 667 00:33:21,000 --> 00:33:22,600 Even the most capable heroes couldn't get an audience 668 00:33:22,600 --> 00:33:23,600 with the marquis, 669 00:33:23,720 --> 00:33:25,550 yet you received an invitation 670 00:33:25,550 --> 00:33:26,880 in just a few days. 671 00:33:27,440 --> 00:33:30,570 Don't you think the marquis's son deserves huge credit? 672 00:33:32,270 --> 00:33:33,240 Strange. 673 00:33:34,920 --> 00:33:36,440 Why do you smell 674 00:33:37,240 --> 00:33:39,160 so sour today? 675 00:33:39,640 --> 00:33:40,790 Did someone 676 00:33:41,270 --> 00:33:42,800 spill vinegar all over you? 677 00:33:50,960 --> 00:33:52,070 I'm just happy. 678 00:33:53,350 --> 00:33:54,720 I'm happy that I, the fox, 679 00:33:54,720 --> 00:33:56,520 didn't capture a little rabbit, 680 00:33:56,640 --> 00:33:59,640 but a veritable immortal with profound cultivation. 681 00:34:03,110 --> 00:34:04,590 It was just a joke. 682 00:34:05,160 --> 00:34:06,590 The way you reacted, 683 00:34:07,070 --> 00:34:09,230 you might just have let your true feelings slip. 684 00:34:09,230 --> 00:34:10,400 Since I'm a weapon 685 00:34:10,670 --> 00:34:12,760 who is valuable to you, 686 00:34:13,360 --> 00:34:16,150 shouldn't you take good care of me? 687 00:34:16,760 --> 00:34:18,480 Otherwise, it'll be a pity. 688 00:34:30,820 --> 00:34:37,719 ♪ If the wind softly whispers your name ♪ 689 00:34:31,760 --> 00:34:33,290 Then you should be careful. 690 00:34:34,280 --> 00:34:36,139 Don't show your true form so soon. 691 00:34:37,739 --> 00:34:44,219 ♪ If my heart softly hears your voice ♪ 692 00:34:44,320 --> 00:34:51,960 ♪ I'm still here, holding on to our memories ♪ 693 00:34:46,880 --> 00:34:47,679 What's wrong? 694 00:34:49,510 --> 00:34:50,370 Are you scared? 695 00:34:52,080 --> 00:34:59,380 ♪ Quietly waiting in the passage of time for a reply ♪ 696 00:34:56,800 --> 00:34:58,000 As for what you asked, 697 00:34:58,400 --> 00:34:59,360 I'll get it done 698 00:34:59,520 --> 00:35:06,450 ♪ Listening to every word, every line, everything about you ♪ 699 00:34:59,590 --> 00:35:00,710 within 3 days. 700 00:35:01,110 --> 00:35:03,110 Speaking of which, have you fulfilled 701 00:35:03,110 --> 00:35:04,070 my request? 702 00:35:05,070 --> 00:35:06,000 Where is Cui'er? 703 00:35:06,550 --> 00:35:16,360 ♪ Your gentle breath, the traces left by longing ♪ 704 00:35:07,760 --> 00:35:09,290 In your big shop, I wonder if 705 00:35:09,960 --> 00:35:12,070 you have my favorite perilla candy. 706 00:35:16,890 --> 00:35:24,090 ♪ No sight could ever compare to you, forever in my heart ♪ 707 00:35:19,760 --> 00:35:21,030 You can have 708 00:35:21,840 --> 00:35:22,900 whatever you like. 709 00:35:24,110 --> 00:35:31,280 ♪ My every joy and sorrow has become part of your journey ♪ 710 00:35:26,960 --> 00:35:29,220 Hopefully it isn't poisonous this time. 711 00:35:29,840 --> 00:35:30,320 My Lord, 712 00:35:31,310 --> 00:35:34,890 ♪ A lifetime, devoted only to you ♪ 713 00:35:31,710 --> 00:35:33,310 have you found Cui'er or not? 714 00:35:34,910 --> 00:35:38,530 ♪ Giving you all the love in my heart ♪ 715 00:35:35,000 --> 00:35:35,710 Alright. 716 00:35:36,280 --> 00:35:38,190 When you fulfill your end of the promise, 717 00:35:38,190 --> 00:35:40,030 I'll take you to the person you want to see. 718 00:35:38,560 --> 00:35:44,670 ♪ Our paths have never truly parted ♪ 719 00:35:41,070 --> 00:35:41,600 Goodbye. 720 00:35:44,670 --> 00:35:45,330 Delicious. 721 00:35:49,000 --> 00:35:50,670 Slow down on the snacks. 722 00:35:51,440 --> 00:35:54,440 Do you really think that girl cares about your recovery? 723 00:35:54,440 --> 00:35:55,110 Mother, 724 00:35:55,440 --> 00:35:57,110 this is quite tasty. 725 00:35:57,590 --> 00:35:58,960 The main thing is that after eating it, 726 00:35:58,960 --> 00:36:00,560 my butt doesn't hurt as much. 727 00:36:03,570 --> 00:36:05,720 [Notoginseng Sticky Rice Cake] 728 00:36:09,440 --> 00:36:12,030 This is an opportunity. 729 00:36:12,360 --> 00:36:13,420 What opportunity? 730 00:36:14,630 --> 00:36:15,550 I could 731 00:36:15,960 --> 00:36:17,800 do First Madam a favor 732 00:36:18,280 --> 00:36:21,080 and have someone look into Qingyuan's snack shop. 733 00:36:21,230 --> 00:36:22,360 I just don't believe 734 00:36:22,630 --> 00:36:24,280 that you can 735 00:36:24,840 --> 00:36:27,440 polish a turd. 736 00:36:35,110 --> 00:36:36,000 Old Madam. 737 00:36:36,880 --> 00:36:39,920 The Marquis of Danyang household had a bit of a slip-up. 738 00:36:39,920 --> 00:36:42,150 The invitation meant for our family 739 00:36:42,590 --> 00:36:44,250 wasn't sent to our residence. 740 00:36:44,550 --> 00:36:46,630 Instead, it ended up in Qingyuan's hands. 741 00:36:46,630 --> 00:36:47,590 Fortunately, 742 00:36:47,710 --> 00:36:48,880 the nanny found out early, 743 00:36:48,880 --> 00:36:50,920 so I could get to the bottom of it. 744 00:36:51,150 --> 00:36:52,890 [From the Marquis of Danyang family, respectfully presented to the Xie family] 745 00:36:57,710 --> 00:36:59,550 Marquis of Danyang's family 746 00:37:00,440 --> 00:37:02,000 never hosts guests. 747 00:37:04,230 --> 00:37:08,510 I don't know whether to celebrate or worry 748 00:37:09,230 --> 00:37:13,150 about this sudden invitation. 749 00:37:14,330 --> 00:37:15,490 [From the Marquis of Danyang family, respectfully presented to the Xie family] 750 00:37:14,550 --> 00:37:15,480 Mother, 751 00:37:16,000 --> 00:37:18,840 the Marchioness of Danyang is the host, 752 00:37:19,440 --> 00:37:20,920 and their son will be present. 753 00:37:20,920 --> 00:37:22,440 They invited our family's children 754 00:37:22,440 --> 00:37:23,640 and the young ladies. 755 00:37:24,230 --> 00:37:27,400 The opera must be an excuse to discuss marriage. 756 00:37:27,880 --> 00:37:29,540 It's a cause for celebration. 757 00:37:32,030 --> 00:37:33,670 At my age, 758 00:37:34,360 --> 00:37:35,440 do I need you 759 00:37:36,670 --> 00:37:38,710 to remind me about such things? 760 00:37:39,840 --> 00:37:40,510 Right. 761 00:37:43,030 --> 00:37:44,000 Qingyuan, 762 00:37:44,630 --> 00:37:45,920 tell me the truth. 763 00:37:47,150 --> 00:37:49,030 Do you have feelings for 764 00:37:49,550 --> 00:37:50,760 the marquis's son? 765 00:37:56,360 --> 00:37:57,110 Mother, 766 00:37:57,670 --> 00:38:00,760 I didn't grow up in a noble family, 767 00:38:01,110 --> 00:38:03,440 but I do know the importance of gratitude. 768 00:38:03,480 --> 00:38:05,960 I'm taken care of by you in this home. 769 00:38:06,230 --> 00:38:07,320 As your daughter, 770 00:38:07,320 --> 00:38:09,320 of course I want what's best for you. 771 00:38:10,360 --> 00:38:11,320 Therefore, 772 00:38:12,510 --> 00:38:14,280 I won't touch the man 773 00:38:14,630 --> 00:38:17,070 Second Sister is in love with. 774 00:38:17,440 --> 00:38:18,710 That is one reason. 775 00:38:19,230 --> 00:38:20,480 The second being... 776 00:38:24,800 --> 00:38:27,150 that I have someone else I love. 777 00:38:27,710 --> 00:38:29,000 So how could I 778 00:38:29,320 --> 00:38:31,670 have any feelings for the marquis's son? 779 00:38:32,480 --> 00:38:33,280 Child, 780 00:38:34,230 --> 00:38:37,760 who is the person you love? 781 00:38:37,840 --> 00:38:38,630 What's there 782 00:38:39,630 --> 00:38:40,830 to be confused about? 783 00:38:41,400 --> 00:38:43,030 Who else could it be? 784 00:38:45,440 --> 00:38:46,630 Qingyuan, 785 00:38:47,800 --> 00:38:48,880 do you really have 786 00:38:49,760 --> 00:38:52,800 zero feelings for the marquis's son? 787 00:38:58,280 --> 00:38:59,440 If so, 788 00:39:00,440 --> 00:39:02,150 you don't have to go to 789 00:39:02,510 --> 00:39:04,110 tomorrow's southern opera. 790 00:39:04,630 --> 00:39:05,670 Stay at home. 791 00:39:06,190 --> 00:39:08,510 You can help me massage my legs. 792 00:39:09,070 --> 00:39:12,880 Yes, Old Madam hasn't been feeling well. 793 00:39:13,070 --> 00:39:14,400 It'd be great if you stay 794 00:39:14,710 --> 00:39:16,670 and nurse her back to health. 795 00:39:19,000 --> 00:39:19,550 Yes, 796 00:39:20,190 --> 00:39:24,190 I'm willing to stay home and serve you, Grandmother. 797 00:39:25,550 --> 00:39:26,400 Is that so? 798 00:39:26,400 --> 00:39:27,800 Then it's settled. 799 00:39:33,070 --> 00:39:36,190 Yan Rui is nothing but a short-lived nuisance 800 00:39:37,480 --> 00:39:39,880 who won't last long. 801 00:39:40,710 --> 00:39:44,000 He's even made an enemy of our Xie family. 802 00:39:44,400 --> 00:39:47,510 Are you really willing to give up 803 00:39:48,480 --> 00:39:50,150 the marquis's son for him? 804 00:39:52,760 --> 00:39:53,510 I... 805 00:39:56,070 --> 00:39:56,880 I... 806 00:39:58,360 --> 00:40:01,150 Even if the marquis's son is fond of me, 807 00:40:03,150 --> 00:40:05,750 how could I dare to compete with Second Sister? 808 00:40:10,510 --> 00:40:11,800 The mascot 809 00:40:12,920 --> 00:40:14,650 and the blood-written poem... 810 00:40:16,360 --> 00:40:18,760 were that girl's scheme? 811 00:40:19,760 --> 00:40:21,710 You haven't been with our family 812 00:40:22,230 --> 00:40:23,880 for long, 813 00:40:24,550 --> 00:40:27,030 and I haven't had the chance to 814 00:40:27,400 --> 00:40:29,000 pass any wisdom down to you. 815 00:40:29,710 --> 00:40:32,590 Today, allow me to tell you 816 00:40:32,880 --> 00:40:34,670 about your father. 817 00:40:35,880 --> 00:40:37,150 Twenty years ago, 818 00:40:38,480 --> 00:40:39,480 Shu was 819 00:40:40,280 --> 00:40:42,800 just a petty official. 820 00:40:43,070 --> 00:40:44,670 He got to where he is today 821 00:40:46,360 --> 00:40:49,550 not by keeping the peace 822 00:40:49,550 --> 00:40:51,150 and always yielding, 823 00:40:52,000 --> 00:40:52,880 but by 824 00:40:53,400 --> 00:40:55,460 fighting his way through a situation 825 00:40:56,030 --> 00:40:58,630 with wolves at the front and tigers at the back. 826 00:40:58,880 --> 00:41:00,740 He fought with tigers and snakes. 827 00:41:01,110 --> 00:41:03,070 He snatched food from wolves. 828 00:41:04,280 --> 00:41:08,150 He climbed the political ladder the hard way, 829 00:41:08,590 --> 00:41:09,880 navigating a bloody 830 00:41:11,320 --> 00:41:12,720 and brutal competition. 831 00:41:26,840 --> 00:41:28,500 Sailing against the current, 832 00:41:29,400 --> 00:41:31,330 you fall back if you don't advance. 833 00:41:31,550 --> 00:41:33,750 Now that you're a part of the Xie family, 834 00:41:33,800 --> 00:41:38,260 you should know that we're different from those centuries-old noble families. 835 00:41:38,280 --> 00:41:42,190 Our family fought hard to get where we are today. 836 00:41:42,550 --> 00:41:43,760 The only way to 837 00:41:43,760 --> 00:41:45,320 eliminate disrespect 838 00:41:46,230 --> 00:41:47,400 is to fight back.