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=Yummy Yummy Yummy=

=Episode 20=

(Shen's Diner) Miss.

How much is your candied hawthorn?

It's 5 qian per skewer.

The braised chicken feet ones are special,

so they're more expensive.

It's 8 qian each.

Braised chicken feet in candied hawthorns?

Everything can be in candied hawthorns.

What is that?

I want that.

It's a spicy candied hawthorn.

Inside is spicy gluten.

My niece loves it.

Have a try?

Try it.

Is it delicious?

Sweet on the outside,

spicy on the inside.

It's delicious.

Miss, I'll take this one.

Thanks. Let's go home.

Each jin of cheese candy costs 60 qian.

Why sell your candied hawthorn

at five qian per skewer?

This is not made from cheese candy.

We used sugar from Yangzhou.

It's not cheap,

but for making candied hawthorns,

only a thin layer is needed

on the outside.

Kids love sweets,

so candied hawthorns

are the cheapest choice

for all the little friends in Yong'an.

Except for Yangyang.

She's had enough sweets already.

Little friends?

What an interesting phrase.

It sounds like all the guests

in the diner are friends.

Kids are "little friends",

and other guests are "big friends".

You and your family

always have these special words.

Sometimes I feel

like you and I are not from the same era,

but

it's more interesting.

It makes me want to keep it this way forever

with you guys,

especially you.

I don't want any changes.

Let me.

(Candied Hawthorn)

Why are you alone in the diner?

To find a suitable mentor,

my brother took Yangyang out.

My parents were worried,

so they went along as well.

Deyuan caught a cold,

so I told her to leave the diner

and see a physician.

I'm off to cook.

♪Wear a sunset glow upon the brow♪

♪Breeze sways, wind chimes hang below the cloud♪

♪Hear one chime ring, tugging at the heart♪

♪True feelings perhaps can only be sensed♪

♪Misty is you, clear is you♪

♪Seeking stars in fog, seeing your shadow under the moon♪

♪Words held back, feelings unrestrained♪

♪Could the road ahead, let us gaze but not doubt♪

Shaoguang,

you also have

some feelings for me, right?

♪Even holding breath couldn't help but stop♪

♪Exposing my warmed heart held tight♪

It makes me want to keep it this way forever

with you guys,

especially you.

I don't want any changes.

♪Worldly rules and taboos, how could they make me give up♪

♪When rushing to you, leaving my deep thoughts in disarray♪

♪I still foolishly see it as a good time♪

♪Heart stirs, wind swirls the lightest ripples♪

♪A thousand tangled thoughts concealed♪

♪Saved a whole lifetime, hastening to you, urgent over miles♪

♪To make the wandering heart return home henceforth♪

♪To draw near what seems beyond reach♪

♪Through life and death changes, only we never cease, never yield♪

It's snowing!

Mother, it's snowing!

A good omen of a bountiful year.

♪Yet let dusk dye the ears and temples red♪

♪Even holding breath couldn't help but stop♪

♪Exposing my warmed heart held tight♪

♪Bustling is you, desolate is you♪

♪Reservedly drawing you into this life♪

♪Hesitating, undecided, the heart hard to deceive♪

If it snows harder,

we can have a snowball fight.

Jicai.

Auntie.

How was it?

- Any luck with the mentor? - Mother.

I want to make a snowman.

No.

None of them is as good as my dad.

They can't even do maths properly.

I still want to go to Hongwen Academy.

You just don't want to go to school.

You're aiming too high.

Hongwen Academy?

Forget about it.

If I can't go to Hongwen Academy,

I don't want to go to school at all.

Here comes the truth.

You just don't want to study.

Come on.

Do something about this.

Yangyang,

listen to me.

There's one thing bad

about this place:

Girls are not allowed

in the school.

Hongwen Academy is

where the Crown Prince studies.

Our family doesn't have any high officials.

You can't even be admitted.

We do have a high official in our family.

We have Mr. Lin, right?

It's not because of the Crown Prince

that I want to go there.

Auntie asked around.

They teach the six arts there,

including horsemanship and archery.

How wonderful!

Horsemanship and archery?

You just want to play.

That's too dangerous.

I just want to go to Hongwen Academy.

- Hongwen Academy. - Yangyang.

Hongwen Academy.

I want to go to Hongwen Academy.

Alright.

Let's think of a way to get you

into Hongwen Academy.

Today is our first time

seeing snow in Yong'an.

Why not have your dad make a snowman?

- Okay. - Sure.

I'll make you a snowman later.

(Shen's Diner)

Whether it's an excuse

or really her wish,

I think we do need

to think of a way.

Girls are limited in this era,

but I've thought about it.

We still can't have Yangyang

study at home.

Otherwise, she won't know

how to get along with her peers,

and her horizons will narrow.

Hongwen Academy is no ordinary place.

It's frequented by nobility.

Ordinary people simply can't get in.

Besides,

girls aren't allowed in school.

How are you going to solve that?

You can't disguise her as a boy, can you?

Disguising her as a boy...

It's possible.

Come on.

Disguising her as a boy...

Where...

It's getting cold.

Would you like to warm up?

Try it.

Well.

I'm not sure about this flavor.

Help me taste it.

See if it's okay.

Previously,

I insisted on taking us to Sushui City,

almost leading us

into danger.

It was my fault.

Since we came to Yong'an,

I've realized

that I was indeed

a bit arrogant.

Actually,

it's not just your problem.

You do have your flaws,

but you never let us down in crucial moments.

Whether it was in Sushui City

or other times,

whenever there was danger,

you stood up and protected us.

I know I have a bad temper;

I can't keep making you endure it.

I should change.

It's my problem.

How can I ask you to change?

It's me who needs to change.

No, it's me who's at fault.

I have a bad temper. I'll change.

No, no.

My problem

is definitely bigger than yours.

I should change first.

My temper is too bad.

It's almost domestic violence.

I always upset you. Give me it.

No, you're my wife.

Even if you have a problem,

it's my problem.

It'll always be my problem. I'll change first.

Alright, alright.

It's still your problem. You change first.

I...

I'll change.

Silly.

So, once I've changed,

can I...

Well...

It's getting cold.

You could catch a cold sleeping in the diner.

Move back in.

Sure.

My goodness.

Oh, my.

Mr. Lin is just so dexterous.

The first one

made the dishwasher

would be born after over 1,000 years.

He's an ancient man,

and he managed to create this.

I seriously suspect that Mr. Lin

must've also traveled through time.

It's not that.

I used to complain about washing dishes,

and I mentioned that there's a machine

called a dishwasher in our hometown.

Then I just drew

a simple sketch.

Who would've thought he actually made it?

Mr. Lin is so good to you.

It's so unfair.

I also find sweeping very tiring,

but he didn't make me a robot cleaner.

- So unique. - Yes.

I've never seen anything like it. So beautiful.

Here she is.

Lady Shen.

The snowman in front of your diner

is so unique.

Today, I came here with two ladies

for a meal.

I heard you were in the backyard,

so we came.

What is this big box?

What's this?

Ladies, you may not know.

This is called a dishwasher.

Dishwasher?

It can wash dishes and bowls.

In this cold winter,

our hands won't have to touch cold water.

So amazing.

Everything you eat and use

is so nice.

You always have some unique

and interesting things.

Exactly.

Handsome Shen,

it must be made by you, right?

Of course.

Mr. Shen,

you're running a diner,

and you're well-educated.

Why not remarry?

I...

I want to focus on my career.

I'm not in a hurry.

Yangyang is still young.

Mr. Shen is considering his daughter.

But Lady Shen,

are you worried about your marriage?

Yes.

You should think about yourself.

I heard that you refused

the proposal of Mr. Liu from Guixiang Tavern

a few days ago.

The Liu family is one

of the wealthiest families.

Even Mr. Liu is not good enough?

Lady Shen,

what kind of man do you like?

What kind of man do you like?

I'll introduce someone to you.

Tell us.

Right, Jicai.

Even I don't know what kind of man you like.

She's shy.

I like someone

who trusts me.

Do you want us to win,

or them to win?

I bet on you winning.

Someone who remembers what I said.

That night, you drew it simply

and didn't explain much.

I've thought it over and over,

but I still don't know

how to make it run by itself.

So, I had to settle

for a hand-pulled rotating box.

Someone who won't abandon me

to protect himself,

no matter how hard it is.

Hold my hand!

Mr. Lin, save me!

I swear on my life

that you will be fine.

- Right. - That's it?

Anything else?

Mr. Lin, you're off duty...

Your work is done?

Mr. Lin.

Let's go.

Let's go.

I just saw many people

wanting to buy candied hawthorn,

but no one was responding,

so I came here to check.

No one?

I'll go check.

Thanks, Mr. Lin.

Do I really like Lin Yan?

Jicai,

what did you just say?

Nothing.

- Jicai! - Auntie!

In this freezing weather,

how could you jump into the pond?

Do you know that catching a cold

could easily be fatal in this era?

What were you thinking?

Here, come on.

Hurry.

Ginger milk.

Come on, Jicai.

Drink it.

This girl...

Slow down.

Sir,

Second Master Zhao is still in Yong'an.

He's Zhao Xunzhi from Hongwen Academy.

It really is him.

He changed his testimony,

slandering his close friend.

How dare he teach here!

(The Case of Heluo Wang Kejiu)

From now on,

try to get close to Zhao Xunzhi.

Oh, Lady Shen fell into the pond

in the garden just now.

Why didn't you say so earlier?

I was talking about Zhao Xunzhi.

Put your clothes on.

Lady Shen?

Are you inside?

Go and stop him.

Don't let him in.

- Hurry. - Go now.

- Uncle. - Mr. Lin.

Why are you here?

It's so late.

Shouldn't you be resting?

I heard Lady Shen fell into the water.

I came to check on her.

How is she?

She's fine.

- It was an accident. - Yes.

Besides, your pond

isn't even up to her knees.

Even if she wanted to get hurt,

she couldn't.

Why would she fall for no reason?

If it's okay,

may I go in and take a look?

It's not okay.

Really not okay.

- Mr. Lin. - Mr. Lin.

I'll be quick.

No, Mr. Lin.

Control yourself.

Mr. Lin, Mr. Lin.

- Mr. Lin. - Calm down.

Mr. Lin.

Mr. Lin.

- Mr. Lin. - Mr. Lin.

How could you come in?

Sorry.

I heard coughing

and got worried.

Lady Shen, how are you?

Thanks for your concern.

It's just a cold, nothing serious.

Please go back.

Let me check on you

and make sure you're okay; then I'll leave.

I'm really fine.

Don't come any closer.

Please go back.

How did it happen?

Mr. Lin.

Mr. Lin.

Mr. Lin, you mustn't.

Lady Shen...

Young Master.

Young Master,

your cloak...

Shen Jianshe, your ancestor is in love.

He came here without a cloak

because he was worried about Jicai.

The ancients place great emphasis on proper attire.

So, he's doing this

because of Jicai.

This is a big trouble.

Why is it a big trouble?

Good girl,

it doesn't concern you.

It's not suitable for kids.

Put on the cloak.

Liu Chang,

go and bring all the charcoal stoves

and bedding.

Yes.

Mr. Lin,

you and Jicai are both improperly dressed.

Jicai is still

an unmarried lady.

It's not appropriate for you

to rush in like this.

Exactly.

I'm sorry.

We understand

you were worried about Jicai.

You've seen her.

She's really fine.

She just caught a cold.

Mr. Lin, please go back.

Yes, Mr. Lin.

You've seen that Jicai is fine.

We'll take good care of her, right?

If there's nothing else,

you might as well...

You should...

I'm really sorry.

I've offended you.

Please forgive me.

If there's anything we can help with,

please let us know.

Sure, we will.

Why not just...

This is too awkward.

Dad,

I just realized.

Why are you here so late at night?

Well, your mom...

When did you start

meddling in my affairs?

In Yunshui Manor,

I come and go

as I please.

Who dares to stop me?

I've told you so many times

that only your mom can stop me.

Who else dares?

Besides,

does my business matter

at this moment?

It's getting late.

Let Jicai rest.

Let's talk outside.

Let's go.

No need to avoid me.

I know what's going on.

Alright, you guys talk here.

I'll take Yangyang back to sleep.

No.

I'm not a child anymore.

I want to join the discussion with you.

Don't be silly.

The topic is not suitable for you.

- Go to sleep. - I know.

Auntie likes Lin Mr. Lin,

and Lin Mr. Lin likes Auntie.

Don't talk nonsense.

- Don't be so tough. - Don't talk nonsense.

It's okay that she said that.

Mr. Lin's action just now has shown

how he feels about Jicai.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have done that.

According to history,

Mr. Lin's heart

should be with Ancestor Shen.

Why has it shifted to Jicai now?

Isn't this a mess?

Jicai,

did you say something

or do something

that caused a misunderstanding?

Shen Jianshe,

how can you say that?

What's wrong?

- You can't blame her. - What did I do?

This must be your ancestor

who is overthinking.

I mean,

we can't blame Jicai for this.

You all saw it just now.

Jicai kept telling Mr. Lin to go back,

saying she was fine,

but he insisted on seeing her.

This shows that Mr. Lin

is not being a proper man.

Dear,

this has nothing to do with that.

What am I afraid of?

I'm afraid of changing history.

If history changes,

our whole family will vanish.

Do you understand?

To solve the problem,

we must find out why.

We have to find out

why Mr. Lin likes you.

Once we figure it out, it'll be easy.

Think again.

Did you say

or do something that caused

a misunderstanding?

It's okay.

We can just explain it to him, right?

Everything will get back on track.

Isn't that what you mean?

So, it's Jicai's fault?

Jicai is so excellent.

Does he need a reason to like her?

I just want to solve the problem.

Why so argumentative?

Listen, Shen Jianshe.

It's wrong to blame everything

- on Jicai. - I didn't.

Your ancestor

started this.

Don't worry.

Why blame her?

Mom.

I grew up under modern scientific education, okay?

When I went to Xingjiao Nunnery last time,

I realized my thoughts were not right.

But I've purified my soul in the prayer hall.

I was just a bit emotional just now,

but I'm fine now.

Jicai,

you...

I'm really fine.

As for the ancestor,

he's just a normal man living in ancient times.

He hasn't met enough women,

so he might just be curious about me, a modern person.

But Lady Jingwen showed up,

and she's so excellent.

There's no way the ancestor would stick with me.

That makes sense.

Indeed.

Lady Jingwen does fit

the requirements of a lady in this era.

She seems quite good.

Right? I think so, too.

Everything will get back on track soon.

No.

Tomorrow morning,

we need to find a new house

to move out of Yunshui Manor asap.

Physically,

we need to separate from Mr. Lin.

This matter is urgent.

It needs to be done at once.

You do it.

Me?

Your mom and I have to stay in the diner.

We don't have time.

This is your opportunity.

Can you seize it?

- Me. - Gongcai.

Try your best.

Dad.

Mom.

This is the first time

in my life

you've given me

a family matter to handle.

You've finally realized

that I am capable.

Trust me.

I'll surely find a house

that everyone will be satisfied with.

I don't trust you.

Why undermine your dad?

Me neither.

Neither do I.

Don't worry.

I'll start making plans right now.

Wait for my good news.

(Address) No. 5 in Chang'an Alley.

The agent is Ms. Du.

No. 5?

Excuse me,

are you Mr. Du?

Mei?

Wait a minute.

Hurry up.

Go, go, go.

You're bad at this.

Bye, I'm out.

Alright.

I've said this many times.

I want my soy milk plain.

Plain.

Why do you always put sugar in it?

Sorry, dear.

I'll pay attention next time.

On the left.

And these buns.

We've been married for three years,

and you can never remember

that I don't eat meat buns.

Sorry, dear. I was wrong.

I'll change next time.

Shen Shaojie,

I've been thinking for a long time,

and I have to say it today.

Let's get a divorce.

Yangyang can stay with you.

Sorry, dear. I was wrong.

I'll change next time.

Are you joking with me?

Dear, that's a pretty harsh move.

Who taught you that?

You've scared me out of playing this game.

(Defeat)

Are you serious?

Are you angry?

The breakfast was wrong, right?

I remember.

You want your soy milk sweet.

No, salty.

No, plain.

And the buns you want...

I can just buy you another one.

I'll buy you another one.

No need.

Shaojie,

to be honest,

I've fallen for someone else.

Let's just end it here.

Mei,

it really is you.

When did you come?

How have you been here?

Why didn't you tell me?

Why didn't you come to me?

Go away.

Sir,

we've never met before.

If you keep this up,

I'll report you to the yamen.

It's me.

It's me!

Look closely.

Don't you recognize me?

You...

Aren't you Mei?

You've mistaken me for someone else.

My name is not Mei;

I don't know anyone by that name.

How could that be?

Come on.

Sir,

what are you trying to do?

You...

You...

Let's talk this through

calmly.

It's impossible.

You look exactly the same.

Are you pretending

not to recognize me?

Mei,

I've let you go,

and I'm completely different now.

Trust me.

- Wait. - I just feel

that we can look out for each other

in this unfamiliar environment.

I think letting go...

Shut up!

This is sheer slander.

What a madman.

It's really not her.

Miss, Miss.

Miss, Miss.

Wait, wait.

Well.

Miss,

I'm sorry.

I just mistook you for someone else.

I am Handsome Shen.

Ms. Pang, Duke Lu's family,

told me you were a house agent.

Handsome Shen?

No way.

Ms. Shen told me

that Handsome Shen

is extremely handsome

and exceptionally wise.

Well,

I am indeed Handsome Shen.

I know your surname is Du,

you're a house agent,

and you're here leasing

the No. 5 house in Chang'an Alley.

Right?

When I suddenly saw you just now,

you looked too much like an old friend.

I hope you won't take offense.

I was wrong about you, sir.

Don't say that.

My behavior was improper just now.

How could I blame you?

By the way,

I heard you say just now

that your old friend is named Mei.

She must be very important to you,

which is why you got so excited.

Yes.

Mei used

to be my wife.

You look

quite similar to her.

You haven't forgotten her.

What an affectionate man.

Not really.

Emotionally,

I have let her go.

But back then,

I didn't give her

a good life.

Every time I think of it,

I feel a bit guilty.

You're moving out?

It's a bit sudden.

But we've found a house.

Sorry for all the trouble

during this time.

Is it

because of Prince Zhao?

Let me be frank.

Since we've decided to help you,

we're not afraid

that your relationship with Prince Zhao

will cause us any trouble,

and we won't change our minds.

But

we do have to move out.

If we stay any longer,

the neighbors will start gossiping.

Besides,

if any rumors spread

about you and Shaoguang,

it wouldn't be good for anyone.

What are

rumors?

Rumors are

scandalous news,

saying improper things

about you two.

I don't care.

But we do.

Mr. Lin,

to be honest,

you and Shaoguang

aren't a good match.

We've made up our minds,

and we hope

you'll respect our decision.

Milady, why are you here alone today?

Where are your parents?

Didn't they come?

They're moving.

Moving?

Milady.

Milady,

Mr. Lin is here.

Help me get rid of him.

Mr. Lin.

Well, Mr. Lin.

Are you avoiding me?

(Escaping is shameful and useless.)

(Escaping is useless and shameful.)

(To stop it from getting worse)

(and correct Mr. Lin's misconception,)

(I need him to think I'm crazy.)

Oh, Mr. Lin,

blessings upon you.

My goodness,

how could I be avoiding you?

You must be busy,

yet you came.

May I ask

what you want?

Has your cold

worsened?

Don't worry.

The cold is completely gone.

I'm as strong

as an old workhorse now.

Mr. Lin, there's no need for extra concern.

You're distancing yourself from me.

Mr. Lin,

of course not.

But superiors and subordinates

should maintain their distinctions.

But you're not my subordinate.

My respected old friend,

I was wrong.

We should observe

the proper order of seniority.

We're of similar age.

My goodness.

I forgot about the rule between men and women.

The people in our state have never had that rule.

What's wrong with you?

In any case,

it's better

for you and me

to keep some distance.

Auntie suddenly came and said

that you have to move out,

because she's afraid people will gossip about us.

When you first moved in,

did you ever consider rumors?

I've never cared about them.

Why the sudden change?

Do you really want to avoid me?

Shen Shaoguang,

I want an answer.

Yes.

I want to avoid you.

What's wrong?

Why?

I just find you annoying.

Is that not allowed?

The previous oversteps

were my fault.

I apologize to you.

From now on,

I will do as you wish

and keep my distance from you.

(Shaoguang's Food Notes: Face-sized chicken cutlet)

(This chicken cutlet is bigger than my face.)

♪This mundane heart, unwilling to fade♪

♪Perhaps foreknew heaven's design♪

♪Thus fled destiny's trace♪

♪Migrating toward you♪

♪But worldly customs permit only♪

♪Our fleeting meetings♪

♪Granting us floods strong enough to wound♪

♪Each other deeply♪

♪Fear one stroke wrong in time's flow♪

♪Passion fills the page, leaving only foolish longing♪

♪Fear sincerity trespassing half a step♪

♪Plunging into thunder pools, wholly drowned♪

♪Fear fate's script erasing this encounter♪

♪Laying celestial snares and thorns♪

♪Though glimpsing a thread of forewarning♪

♪Can only lament too cruel a fate♪

♪Knowing destiny's course defies reversal♪

♪Yet forcing bonds to confound heaven's will♪

♪So be it♪

♪Let red threads tie our pledge♪

♪This covenant bonds past and present lives♪

♪Wholly depicts you♪

♪Fear one stroke wrong in time's flow♪

♪Passion fills the page, leaving only foolish longing♪

♪Fear sincerity trespassing half a step♪

♪Plunging into thunder pools, wholly drowned♪

♪Fear fate's script erasing this encounter♪

♪Laying celestial snares and thorns♪

♪Though glimpsing a thread of forewarning♪

♪Can only lament♪

♪Such a cruel affection♪