1 00:01:25,040 --> 00:01:27,400 {\an8}ADAPTED FROM THE LEGEND OF KUNSHAN JADE BY TAN TIANYIN 2 00:03:03,760 --> 00:03:05,800 During the Tang Dynasty, 3 00:03:06,560 --> 00:03:10,000 the Cui family of Yangzhou established a pearl farm in Hepu, 4 00:03:10,640 --> 00:03:12,480 supplying priceless 5 00:03:12,560 --> 00:03:14,360 South Sea pearls. 6 00:03:14,880 --> 00:03:16,920 However, due to the fierce waves, 7 00:03:17,440 --> 00:03:20,240 the pearl divers seldom return alive. 8 00:03:21,360 --> 00:03:23,480 The captors seize the divers, ruthlessly forcing them 9 00:03:23,560 --> 00:03:25,720 - to gather pearls. - Go! 10 00:03:25,800 --> 00:03:28,880 - For those who cannot dive, - Hurry. 11 00:03:28,960 --> 00:03:31,560 men are reduced to menial labor, 12 00:03:31,640 --> 00:03:34,440 while women are imprisoned to bear children, 13 00:03:35,280 --> 00:03:36,880 - Hurry. - living as slaves for generations, 14 00:03:37,400 --> 00:03:38,880 never to be freed. 15 00:03:38,960 --> 00:03:39,800 I won't do it again. 16 00:03:39,880 --> 00:03:41,600 - Please spare me. - Hurry up! 17 00:03:41,680 --> 00:03:43,520 Please release me. 18 00:03:43,600 --> 00:03:45,800 Go! 19 00:03:50,760 --> 00:03:52,560 Hurry! 20 00:03:52,640 --> 00:03:53,600 Move! 21 00:03:59,400 --> 00:04:00,760 You! Work! 22 00:04:06,880 --> 00:04:08,560 Hurry up! Faster! 23 00:04:14,280 --> 00:04:15,920 Mealtime! 24 00:04:16,519 --> 00:04:18,240 - Hurry, mealtime! - Mealtime! 25 00:04:18,800 --> 00:04:21,440 - Mealtime. - Hurry up! 26 00:04:22,360 --> 00:04:25,520 - Come on! - Let's go. 27 00:04:28,480 --> 00:04:29,960 - Come on. - Hurry! 28 00:04:41,000 --> 00:04:42,080 Hurry up and eat! 29 00:04:42,720 --> 00:04:43,920 No need to split it. 30 00:04:44,680 --> 00:04:45,520 Here. 31 00:04:50,160 --> 00:04:51,000 Okay. 32 00:04:55,240 --> 00:04:56,320 Split it. 33 00:04:57,520 --> 00:04:59,560 No, don't… Not enough? 34 00:04:59,640 --> 00:05:00,800 Take it. Go. 35 00:05:05,120 --> 00:05:06,640 - Go. - Duanwu. 36 00:05:06,720 --> 00:05:09,960 Leave it to me. I'll take it. Just go fetch the food. 37 00:05:13,160 --> 00:05:14,040 Split it. 38 00:05:15,160 --> 00:05:17,120 You, split it. 39 00:05:24,320 --> 00:05:26,280 What are you waiting for? Take it! 40 00:05:27,400 --> 00:05:28,320 Split it. 41 00:05:41,000 --> 00:05:42,120 Let her go. 42 00:05:51,760 --> 00:05:53,000 Duanwu 43 00:05:53,600 --> 00:05:55,800 is such a stubborn girl. 44 00:05:56,360 --> 00:05:59,280 Why don't you sleep with her now? 45 00:06:00,360 --> 00:06:02,920 She has to go to the maternity shed someday. 46 00:06:03,480 --> 00:06:05,320 Let me subdue her first. 47 00:07:38,240 --> 00:07:39,800 Come on! 48 00:07:40,840 --> 00:07:42,320 You will go to the maternity shed sooner or later. 49 00:07:50,040 --> 00:07:52,760 You should stay in the maternity shed 50 00:07:53,280 --> 00:07:56,280 to sleep with different men. 51 00:07:56,360 --> 00:07:58,680 Why don't you bear 52 00:07:59,200 --> 00:08:01,200 some children for me? 53 00:08:14,960 --> 00:08:16,120 If you are injured, 54 00:08:17,480 --> 00:08:19,400 I wonder how you will be able to dive. 55 00:10:01,160 --> 00:10:02,600 Let me go home! 56 00:10:07,960 --> 00:10:11,000 In the pearl farm, there's only one way to survive. 57 00:10:11,080 --> 00:10:13,080 You must collect pearls. 58 00:10:14,240 --> 00:10:16,520 - I can't do it. I'm dying. - Dying? 59 00:10:16,600 --> 00:10:18,560 You will die if you refuse to dive! Do it! 60 00:10:19,080 --> 00:10:20,920 If you don't train well now, 61 00:10:21,000 --> 00:10:23,240 you won't survive in the sea. 62 00:10:23,320 --> 00:10:25,320 - No! - Do it! 63 00:10:25,400 --> 00:10:29,280 I suggest you train as much as you can, 64 00:10:29,360 --> 00:10:32,200 or your only option will be death. 65 00:10:35,000 --> 00:10:36,200 Do it! 66 00:10:37,520 --> 00:10:39,280 Go! 67 00:10:39,360 --> 00:10:41,120 ‪Go! 68 00:10:41,200 --> 00:10:42,440 Go! 69 00:10:42,520 --> 00:10:43,600 Hurry! 70 00:10:56,960 --> 00:10:59,320 - Do it! - No… 71 00:10:59,400 --> 00:11:02,320 I won't do it! I want to go home! Let me go! 72 00:11:02,840 --> 00:11:04,600 To survive here, 73 00:11:04,680 --> 00:11:06,160 you must learn to hold your breath underwater. 74 00:11:06,240 --> 00:11:07,520 - Go! - Hold your breath! 75 00:11:16,800 --> 00:11:18,720 Cui's Pearl Farm 76 00:11:19,240 --> 00:11:22,280 is renowned for supplying royal pearls. 77 00:11:23,080 --> 00:11:26,000 Gathering pearls is an honor for you all. 78 00:11:26,960 --> 00:11:29,760 If you're thinking about secretly hoarding tribute pearls, 79 00:11:29,840 --> 00:11:33,320 I suggest you drop that idea right now. 80 00:11:33,400 --> 00:11:36,360 Even though pearls get corroded 81 00:11:36,440 --> 00:11:40,640 by stomach acid within moments, 82 00:11:40,720 --> 00:11:43,120 some think they're clever enough 83 00:11:43,960 --> 00:11:47,480 to wrap pearls in fish intestines and swallow them. 84 00:11:48,160 --> 00:11:49,880 Don't think I'm not aware of that! 85 00:11:49,960 --> 00:11:52,760 And those hollow hairpins! 86 00:11:52,840 --> 00:11:53,680 Raise your arm! 87 00:11:53,760 --> 00:11:55,640 Check them carefully! 88 00:12:02,080 --> 00:12:04,680 {\an8}PEARL TOWER 89 00:12:13,360 --> 00:12:15,240 Steward. According to Peng Wu, 90 00:12:15,320 --> 00:12:17,880 this time, the pearl auction has a distinguished guest from the West 91 00:12:17,960 --> 00:12:19,200 looking to acquire large pearls at 15 mm. 92 00:12:19,720 --> 00:12:21,560 - How many does he want? - As many as possible. 93 00:12:21,640 --> 00:12:23,520 Besides, if there are exceptionally large pearls, 94 00:12:23,600 --> 00:12:24,760 a premium price will be offered. 95 00:12:29,200 --> 00:12:30,040 Go to the pearl farm. 96 00:12:30,720 --> 00:12:32,480 Open your mouth! Wider! 97 00:12:33,680 --> 00:12:35,680 Go, go! 98 00:12:37,000 --> 00:12:37,920 Hurry! 99 00:12:43,960 --> 00:12:46,640 Lady Eight, sorry! Please spare me! 100 00:12:46,720 --> 00:12:47,640 Next time, I'll definitely gather some pearls. 101 00:12:47,720 --> 00:12:48,560 - Take him away. - Lady Eight! 102 00:12:48,640 --> 00:12:49,960 - Please spare me. - Yes. 103 00:12:50,040 --> 00:12:50,880 Lady Eight. 104 00:12:50,960 --> 00:12:53,200 - Go. - Don't take me to the cage! 105 00:12:53,280 --> 00:12:54,200 Lady Eight, don't take me to the cage! 106 00:12:54,280 --> 00:12:56,080 - Please spare me! - Steward Cui is here! 107 00:12:56,160 --> 00:12:59,240 - Don't take me to the cage! - What's wrong? 108 00:12:59,320 --> 00:13:03,040 Kneel down! 109 00:13:03,800 --> 00:13:05,960 - Kneel down! - Kneel down! 110 00:13:06,040 --> 00:13:07,400 Kneel down! 111 00:13:09,680 --> 00:13:11,880 Is anyone willing to go to Despairing Cove tomorrow? 112 00:13:11,960 --> 00:13:13,520 Despairing Cove? 113 00:13:13,600 --> 00:13:14,560 - Despairing Cove… - It's dangerous. 114 00:13:14,640 --> 00:13:16,520 - Who dares to go there? - It's full of undercurrents there. 115 00:13:16,600 --> 00:13:17,880 - And sharks. - Steward. 116 00:13:17,960 --> 00:13:20,240 Despairing Cove is not just filled with undercurrents and sharks. 117 00:13:20,320 --> 00:13:21,920 The numerous ravines are already 118 00:13:22,000 --> 00:13:24,080 {\an8}piled with countless bones. 119 00:13:24,160 --> 00:13:25,400 I… I heard 120 00:13:25,480 --> 00:13:27,720 that many people lost their lives there. 121 00:13:27,800 --> 00:13:29,760 If you have any specific requirements, 122 00:13:29,840 --> 00:13:31,640 it will guide us in searching for the right kind of pearls. 123 00:13:32,480 --> 00:13:33,760 Large pearls over 15 mm. 124 00:13:33,840 --> 00:13:35,840 More than 15 mm? 125 00:13:38,320 --> 00:13:41,120 Steward. To find large pearls over 15 mm, 126 00:13:41,200 --> 00:13:42,840 we need to seek out giant Tridacna clams. 127 00:13:42,920 --> 00:13:45,280 I heard that giant Tridacna clams can crush a person to death! 128 00:13:45,360 --> 00:13:46,480 No wonder we have to go to Despairing Cove. 129 00:13:46,560 --> 00:13:47,640 - Want the rewards? - I can't go. 130 00:13:47,720 --> 00:13:49,200 After all, it's extremely dangerous. 131 00:13:49,280 --> 00:13:50,200 You will be rewarded. 132 00:13:51,840 --> 00:13:53,000 How about the Manumission Document? 133 00:13:53,080 --> 00:13:54,760 Nonsense! 134 00:13:54,840 --> 00:13:56,320 - I will beat you to death! - Lady Eight. 135 00:14:00,760 --> 00:14:03,760 If anyone manages to find the largest pearl over 15 mm, 136 00:14:04,280 --> 00:14:05,400 they will receive a Manumission Document as a reward. 137 00:14:05,480 --> 00:14:07,080 Manumission Document? 138 00:14:07,160 --> 00:14:08,120 Give it a try? 139 00:14:08,200 --> 00:14:09,120 Want to lose your life? 140 00:14:09,200 --> 00:14:11,520 Our swimming skills may not even allow us to survive. 141 00:14:11,600 --> 00:14:14,320 Yeah… 142 00:14:19,720 --> 00:14:20,640 Hurry! 143 00:14:30,080 --> 00:14:31,160 - Duanwu. - Come on. 144 00:14:31,240 --> 00:14:32,120 Duanwu. 145 00:14:33,440 --> 00:14:36,360 My third uncle went to collect scrap. I have to leave soon. 146 00:14:36,880 --> 00:14:39,160 Duanwu. I've brought you what you wanted. 147 00:14:42,480 --> 00:14:43,960 Why do you need the arrowheads? 148 00:14:44,040 --> 00:14:45,320 Did they bully you? 149 00:14:50,680 --> 00:14:51,640 It's okay. 150 00:14:52,480 --> 00:14:54,480 My third uncle was drunk. 151 00:14:55,000 --> 00:14:57,920 Duanwu, don't worry. I'm pretty tough. 152 00:15:05,800 --> 00:15:08,480 - Take it to eat. - Thank you. 153 00:15:16,760 --> 00:15:17,640 Duanwu. 154 00:15:18,680 --> 00:15:19,800 Take care. 155 00:15:21,360 --> 00:15:24,160 I'm not sure when we'll meet again. 156 00:15:24,240 --> 00:15:26,200 My third uncle will take me away from the pearl farm. 157 00:15:48,440 --> 00:15:50,080 Step aside. 158 00:15:50,600 --> 00:15:53,120 - Move! - Hurry! 159 00:15:59,560 --> 00:16:01,600 Go! 160 00:16:03,040 --> 00:16:04,120 Go. 161 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:32,560 Duanwu. You want to earn the Manumission Document? 162 00:16:35,000 --> 00:16:36,960 But Despairing Cove is a dangerous place. 163 00:16:37,040 --> 00:16:39,280 And giant Tridacna clams primarily reside on the ocean floor. 164 00:16:40,000 --> 00:16:41,600 It's full of undercurrents. 165 00:16:41,680 --> 00:16:43,880 You may not survive if you dive there. 166 00:16:49,720 --> 00:16:51,560 Don't worry. I know what to do. 167 00:16:51,640 --> 00:16:53,200 Duanwu. If… 168 00:16:53,720 --> 00:16:56,440 If you leave, how will I manage to live here alone? 169 00:16:56,520 --> 00:16:58,480 If I can get the Tridacna pearl, 170 00:16:59,800 --> 00:17:01,160 I will try 171 00:17:02,800 --> 00:17:04,200 to take you away from here. 172 00:17:17,960 --> 00:17:19,280 Eight hundred thousand maces. 173 00:17:20,079 --> 00:17:21,280 Thank you. 174 00:17:26,240 --> 00:17:27,160 Mister. 175 00:17:27,240 --> 00:17:28,640 This golden hairpin 176 00:17:28,720 --> 00:17:30,720 is adorned with dozens of Hepu South Sea pearls, 177 00:17:30,800 --> 00:17:31,800 each perfectly round. 178 00:17:31,880 --> 00:17:34,280 The rubies are equally vibrant in color. 179 00:17:34,360 --> 00:17:38,360 The quotation is 500,000 maces. Please accept this. 180 00:17:38,440 --> 00:17:40,680 How dare you present such a thing? 181 00:17:42,200 --> 00:17:43,040 Get lost. 182 00:17:44,280 --> 00:17:48,720 Our things are much better than these. 183 00:17:49,240 --> 00:17:50,560 Please be patient. 184 00:17:50,640 --> 00:17:53,480 Mister, please check my bracelet. 185 00:17:54,880 --> 00:17:58,520 This bracelet is crafted from three strands of Hetian jade, 186 00:17:59,040 --> 00:18:02,080 featuring a delicate texture and a lustrous sheen. 187 00:18:03,440 --> 00:18:04,480 My quotation is 800,000 maces. 188 00:18:05,400 --> 00:18:06,840 800,000? 189 00:18:06,920 --> 00:18:10,880 It's valued at over 800,000. Accountant Wei, 190 00:18:12,200 --> 00:18:14,360 - two million maces. - Two million maces? 191 00:18:15,640 --> 00:18:17,320 This Western Region merchant is quite wealthy! 192 00:18:17,400 --> 00:18:19,040 It's like throwing money around! 193 00:18:20,040 --> 00:18:21,360 Why didn't I bring some goods to sell as well? 194 00:18:30,960 --> 00:18:33,480 In our Western Regions, selling counterfeit goods means 195 00:18:34,320 --> 00:18:35,160 losing your tongue and hands. 196 00:18:36,360 --> 00:18:38,760 - No! - Losing his tongue and hands? 197 00:18:45,280 --> 00:18:46,520 Wait! 198 00:18:51,000 --> 00:18:52,280 According to the laws of the Tang Dynasty, 199 00:18:52,880 --> 00:18:55,160 selling counterfeit goods only results in 80 lashes. 200 00:18:55,760 --> 00:18:57,920 How can you be so cruel? 201 00:18:58,000 --> 00:18:59,240 Who are you? 202 00:18:59,840 --> 00:19:02,440 I'm just a wandering scholar. 203 00:19:03,040 --> 00:19:05,240 As merchants, we have our rules. 204 00:19:05,320 --> 00:19:08,600 Based on your rules, how can I save him? 205 00:19:08,680 --> 00:19:10,000 As merchants, our only concern is business. 206 00:19:11,560 --> 00:19:13,560 Master is here. 207 00:19:18,720 --> 00:19:19,680 Master. 208 00:19:21,000 --> 00:19:23,280 - It's all about the money. - Master. 209 00:19:30,240 --> 00:19:34,360 Wait, we are going to Despairing Cove. 210 00:19:34,440 --> 00:19:35,640 Take more 211 00:19:35,720 --> 00:19:37,360 to dive deeper. 212 00:19:38,040 --> 00:19:38,960 Easy. 213 00:19:44,720 --> 00:19:45,560 Take more. 214 00:19:49,480 --> 00:19:53,800 Put it down. You also want to go to Despairing Cove? 215 00:19:54,360 --> 00:19:57,160 Don't you know your capability? 216 00:20:00,800 --> 00:20:02,200 I told you to put it down! 217 00:20:02,720 --> 00:20:05,600 Do you want to die before you earn enough for the pearl farm? 218 00:20:06,600 --> 00:20:09,000 The pearl farm has always traded lives for pearls. 219 00:20:09,560 --> 00:20:10,480 Stop being hypocritical. 220 00:20:10,560 --> 00:20:13,600 How dare you talk back? Drag her away! 221 00:20:15,280 --> 00:20:17,120 Stop! Release her! 222 00:20:17,200 --> 00:20:18,520 - Release her! - Steward Cui… 223 00:20:18,600 --> 00:20:21,440 - Steward Cui… - Steward Cui issued the order! 224 00:20:24,840 --> 00:20:26,760 Steward Cui ordered us to go to Despairing Cove. 225 00:20:27,520 --> 00:20:28,360 Who dares to disobey him? 226 00:20:41,480 --> 00:20:42,320 Mr. Peng. 227 00:20:43,440 --> 00:20:44,440 Master Yan. 228 00:20:46,440 --> 00:20:48,560 Since this gentleman wants to be accommodating, 229 00:20:49,520 --> 00:20:50,680 please tell me your offer. 230 00:20:50,760 --> 00:20:52,760 I have a priceless pearl 231 00:20:53,280 --> 00:20:54,520 that has been treasured for three generations. 232 00:20:54,600 --> 00:20:55,680 Three generations? 233 00:20:55,760 --> 00:20:57,520 I wonder if it's worth his life. 234 00:20:58,040 --> 00:20:59,080 Do they know each other? 235 00:20:59,160 --> 00:21:01,640 Such a precious pearl! 236 00:21:11,200 --> 00:21:14,280 A pearl that has been treasured for three generations? 237 00:21:15,680 --> 00:21:17,400 Are you kidding me? 238 00:21:18,920 --> 00:21:21,360 The pearls come from the rivers and seas, 239 00:21:21,440 --> 00:21:22,760 hidden within oysters. 240 00:21:23,760 --> 00:21:26,600 My pearl was obtained from the deep sea. 241 00:21:26,680 --> 00:21:27,600 So, it's extremely precious. 242 00:21:27,680 --> 00:21:30,240 It's quite different from the ordinary pearls. 243 00:21:30,320 --> 00:21:33,320 It's lustrous and smooth. My grandpa treasures it highly. 244 00:21:36,480 --> 00:21:38,200 This box is pretty delicate. 245 00:21:39,160 --> 00:21:40,800 I'd like to offer 500,000 maces for the box. 246 00:21:41,360 --> 00:21:44,160 But you may keep the pearl. 247 00:21:45,320 --> 00:21:46,440 It's a pearl. 248 00:21:47,600 --> 00:21:48,560 So what? 249 00:21:48,640 --> 00:21:51,320 As a jeweler, you don't recognize its true worth! 250 00:21:51,400 --> 00:21:54,080 Though it's better than ordinary pearls, 251 00:21:54,600 --> 00:21:57,520 basically speaking, it's still an inferior pearl. 252 00:21:57,600 --> 00:21:58,600 So, it's not valuable at all. 253 00:21:58,680 --> 00:22:00,000 Don't try to deceive me. 254 00:22:00,520 --> 00:22:02,760 I've seen pearls of good quality. 255 00:22:03,280 --> 00:22:05,280 Besides the emperor's pearls in Chang'an, 256 00:22:05,960 --> 00:22:09,960 mine is the finest available in the market. 257 00:22:12,360 --> 00:22:13,200 How about this? 258 00:22:15,560 --> 00:22:17,480 Are you willing to make a bet with me? 259 00:22:17,560 --> 00:22:19,080 I'll show you a place. 260 00:22:19,600 --> 00:22:22,640 If the pearls there are inferior to this one, 261 00:22:23,240 --> 00:22:25,360 I will pay five million maces for it. 262 00:22:25,880 --> 00:22:26,800 Besides, 263 00:22:27,800 --> 00:22:28,800 I will spare his life. 264 00:22:28,880 --> 00:22:31,240 Master, please spare me. 265 00:22:31,320 --> 00:22:34,920 Otherwise, you'll have to give it to me for free. 266 00:22:36,480 --> 00:22:37,800 A real man never 267 00:22:38,600 --> 00:22:41,320 - goes back on his words. - Sure. 268 00:22:44,320 --> 00:22:45,640 What? 269 00:22:45,720 --> 00:22:48,200 - Mr. Peng is unhappy with it? - Not at all. 270 00:22:48,280 --> 00:22:50,960 Master Yan is a distinguished guest of the pearl farm. 271 00:22:53,680 --> 00:22:55,320 Five million is not a small amount. 272 00:23:05,680 --> 00:23:06,640 Duanwu. 273 00:23:07,440 --> 00:23:08,480 Do take care. 274 00:23:09,280 --> 00:23:11,680 I will. You too. Take care! 275 00:23:23,280 --> 00:23:25,040 Despairing Cove is just ahead! 276 00:23:27,840 --> 00:23:29,000 Are you okay? 277 00:23:31,680 --> 00:23:34,360 Duanwu, it's too dangerous here. 278 00:23:34,880 --> 00:23:38,720 What if I can't return alive? Duanwu. 279 00:23:38,800 --> 00:23:40,120 What to do? 280 00:23:40,800 --> 00:23:42,840 Stay here and wait for me. Wait for me. 281 00:23:51,240 --> 00:23:52,720 Give me your sandbag. Hurry. 282 00:23:54,680 --> 00:23:58,880 Be careful! I'll be waiting for you, Duanwu! 283 00:24:49,560 --> 00:24:51,560 Why did they venture into the deep sea? 284 00:24:51,640 --> 00:24:54,600 They're diving to collect pearls. 285 00:24:55,480 --> 00:24:58,560 Wide seas where fish and dragons cross. 286 00:24:59,080 --> 00:25:00,640 High skies echo with the cries of gulls. 287 00:25:01,200 --> 00:25:02,800 Amidst the shimmering waves, 288 00:25:03,320 --> 00:25:04,600 the merman holds pearls in his palm. 289 00:25:04,680 --> 00:25:07,200 Wonderful poem! 290 00:25:08,240 --> 00:25:11,480 I'd like to show you something interesting. 291 00:25:11,560 --> 00:25:14,920 - Bring me some fish blood. - Yes. 292 00:25:21,800 --> 00:25:23,240 Watch carefully. 293 00:25:29,600 --> 00:25:30,520 What's this for? 294 00:25:31,120 --> 00:25:33,000 Sharks love blood. 295 00:25:50,280 --> 00:25:51,200 How could you do that? 296 00:25:51,280 --> 00:25:55,000 Since they are diving into the deep sea, they are risking their lives. 297 00:25:56,360 --> 00:25:58,600 - Just for collecting the pearls? - Of course. 298 00:25:58,680 --> 00:25:59,800 Pearls are valuable indeed. 299 00:26:00,400 --> 00:26:02,720 But how can they be worth a human life? 300 00:26:02,800 --> 00:26:06,200 If you can't accept this, 301 00:26:06,800 --> 00:26:10,760 I suggest you go home early to enjoy your calm life. 302 00:30:10,480 --> 00:30:11,560 Where is Duanwu? 303 00:30:12,120 --> 00:30:13,480 Where is Duanwu? 304 00:30:17,400 --> 00:30:18,680 Duanwu! 305 00:30:18,760 --> 00:30:22,000 - Sharks are nearby. Let's go now! - Why hasn't Duanwu come back? 306 00:30:22,080 --> 00:30:24,440 Duanwu! 307 00:30:24,520 --> 00:30:25,880 If you keep shouting, 308 00:30:25,960 --> 00:30:28,520 I will toss you into the sea to feed the sharks. 309 00:30:30,520 --> 00:30:31,360 Let's go. 310 00:30:59,000 --> 00:31:02,640 Duanwu is alive! She's still alive! 311 00:31:04,000 --> 00:31:06,840 Hurry. Pick her up! 312 00:31:07,360 --> 00:31:08,520 Hurry! 313 00:31:11,640 --> 00:31:12,720 One superior pearl. 314 00:31:13,320 --> 00:31:14,480 Four small pearls. 315 00:31:18,160 --> 00:31:19,120 Three superior pearls. 316 00:31:20,440 --> 00:31:22,440 Good-for-nothing! Drag him away. 317 00:31:23,520 --> 00:31:25,280 One large pearl at 15 mm. 318 00:31:27,240 --> 00:31:30,240 It's collected by Duanwu. 319 00:31:33,760 --> 00:31:34,760 There is one even bigger! 320 00:31:38,320 --> 00:31:40,640 Look. This one is the largest. 321 00:31:41,400 --> 00:31:43,520 This is collected by Gou. 322 00:31:47,200 --> 00:31:48,960 This is the largest pearl at over 15 mm. 323 00:31:49,600 --> 00:31:52,200 Thank you! Please grant me the Manumission Document. 324 00:31:53,160 --> 00:31:55,360 - Okay. - Thank you! 325 00:31:55,880 --> 00:31:57,880 I collected the largest pearl! 326 00:31:58,400 --> 00:31:59,800 Did you make a mistake? 327 00:31:59,880 --> 00:32:01,160 Nonsense! 328 00:32:01,720 --> 00:32:03,440 How could I make a mistake? 329 00:32:03,520 --> 00:32:04,880 No way! 330 00:32:06,320 --> 00:32:09,080 This was collected by me! I collected it! 331 00:32:10,000 --> 00:32:11,000 Go away! 332 00:32:11,080 --> 00:32:12,720 - Lady Eight! - Go away! 333 00:32:12,800 --> 00:32:13,640 Or I will lash you to death. 334 00:32:13,720 --> 00:32:15,680 You changed it. 335 00:32:17,200 --> 00:32:19,880 - Steward Cui… - Go away! 336 00:32:19,960 --> 00:32:22,000 - Drag her away! - I collected this. 337 00:32:22,080 --> 00:32:23,560 - Steward Cui! - Lady Eight! 338 00:32:23,640 --> 00:32:24,600 - Go away! - I collected it! 339 00:32:24,680 --> 00:32:26,120 - Drag her away! - I collected it! 340 00:32:26,640 --> 00:32:28,400 I collected it! 341 00:32:29,800 --> 00:32:33,280 I collected it! Steward Cui! 342 00:32:35,120 --> 00:32:36,280 Steward Cui. 343 00:32:37,080 --> 00:32:39,680 After all, she collected one large pearl at 15 mm. 344 00:32:39,760 --> 00:32:41,200 How about letting Duanwu 345 00:32:41,280 --> 00:32:43,280 be a pearl hostess at the pearl auction? 346 00:32:43,360 --> 00:32:46,040 She has a pretty face. 347 00:32:47,080 --> 00:32:48,440 Let her be a pearl hostess then. 348 00:32:49,560 --> 00:32:50,920 Thank you. 349 00:33:01,560 --> 00:33:03,880 You are lucky to come back alive. 350 00:33:04,600 --> 00:33:05,720 Have the medicine. 351 00:33:08,520 --> 00:33:09,720 I don't understand. 352 00:33:10,400 --> 00:33:11,760 Why did you do that? 353 00:33:13,000 --> 00:33:14,440 No reason. 354 00:33:15,240 --> 00:33:17,360 Do you think you can really escape from here? 355 00:33:17,880 --> 00:33:20,600 There is only one way to get rid of the pearl farm. 356 00:33:21,120 --> 00:33:22,080 Death. 357 00:33:25,600 --> 00:33:26,920 Being a pearl hostess 358 00:33:27,000 --> 00:33:29,360 is your only option. 359 00:33:35,520 --> 00:33:37,240 Let Lala be the pearl hostess too. 360 00:33:40,720 --> 00:33:42,480 Check the account books. 361 00:33:43,080 --> 00:33:45,000 What do you think of the scenery? 362 00:33:45,080 --> 00:33:46,440 Compared to the Western Regions, 363 00:33:46,520 --> 00:33:47,840 it's not very satisfying. 364 00:33:50,080 --> 00:33:51,080 It's been a while. 365 00:33:51,160 --> 00:33:53,240 Mr. Peng is doing well. 366 00:33:53,320 --> 00:33:54,800 Thank you. 367 00:33:54,880 --> 00:33:57,680 Since we are following the right master, I believe your pearl farm 368 00:33:57,760 --> 00:33:59,280 will surely thrive. 369 00:33:59,360 --> 00:34:00,480 Yeah. 370 00:34:02,440 --> 00:34:04,160 - And this is… - This is the distinguished guest 371 00:34:04,240 --> 00:34:07,080 from the State of Kang, here to purchase the 15 mm large pearls. 372 00:34:09,560 --> 00:34:11,560 - Nice to meet you. - Nice to meet you. 373 00:34:12,080 --> 00:34:14,639 I'm Cui Ding. May I have your name? 374 00:34:14,719 --> 00:34:17,320 I'm surnamed Yan. 375 00:34:22,440 --> 00:34:26,199 You look quite familiar to me. 376 00:34:28,719 --> 00:34:31,120 Unfortunately, I don't remember if we've met before. 377 00:34:31,199 --> 00:34:32,960 You have no idea. 378 00:34:33,480 --> 00:34:35,920 The previous master of this pearl farm 379 00:34:36,000 --> 00:34:36,960 is also a Yan. 380 00:34:38,920 --> 00:34:41,280 Maybe you are distant relatives? 381 00:34:42,400 --> 00:34:44,000 Mind your words. 382 00:34:44,520 --> 00:34:48,600 I heard that the Yan family was executed in full. 383 00:34:50,719 --> 00:34:52,960 Are you living in the Western Region? 384 00:34:53,040 --> 00:34:54,520 His foundation is in the Western Regions, 385 00:34:54,600 --> 00:34:57,480 but he also conducts business in Quanzhou and Yangzhou. 386 00:34:58,360 --> 00:35:00,920 Just do business. I pay for the goods and I will leave. 387 00:35:01,440 --> 00:35:02,560 Is it really necessary to ask so many questions? 388 00:35:04,160 --> 00:35:05,320 Sorry. 389 00:35:05,960 --> 00:35:08,800 I will show you the best pearls. 390 00:35:08,880 --> 00:35:11,080 I want the large pearls at 15 mm. 391 00:35:11,160 --> 00:35:13,400 I have all kinds of pearls. 392 00:35:14,160 --> 00:35:15,480 But I heard 393 00:35:15,560 --> 00:35:17,720 a batch of Persian pearls was brought in from Persia recently, 394 00:35:17,800 --> 00:35:18,880 and they are also quite good. 395 00:35:19,400 --> 00:35:22,040 It seems that South Sea pearls are devalued. 396 00:35:22,120 --> 00:35:23,160 Hepu South Sea pearls 397 00:35:23,240 --> 00:35:25,680 have been designated as royal tributes for three consecutive years. 398 00:35:26,200 --> 00:35:29,080 How can Persian pearls be compared to them? 399 00:35:29,800 --> 00:35:30,640 Please. 400 00:35:31,160 --> 00:35:32,440 - Please. - Please. 401 00:35:34,480 --> 00:35:38,240 PEARL TOWER 402 00:35:43,720 --> 00:35:45,320 Can I make it? 403 00:35:56,520 --> 00:35:58,400 I'm also worried about it. 404 00:35:59,360 --> 00:36:01,680 How can you sell the pearls with your long faces? 405 00:36:02,560 --> 00:36:03,480 I'm telling you, 406 00:36:04,000 --> 00:36:05,760 all the guests here are distinguished! 407 00:36:05,840 --> 00:36:08,000 If any of them are fond of you, 408 00:36:08,080 --> 00:36:10,480 you'll have a wealthy life. 409 00:36:10,560 --> 00:36:11,840 Understood? 410 00:36:12,440 --> 00:36:14,280 Yes. 411 00:36:56,800 --> 00:36:58,440 Duanwu, what are you doing? 412 00:36:58,520 --> 00:36:59,360 Come on! 413 00:37:03,720 --> 00:37:06,080 My brother thinks the Hepu tribute pearls are fishy. 414 00:37:06,680 --> 00:37:08,760 That's why he sent me here to investigate it. 415 00:37:09,960 --> 00:37:11,440 This is the best chance. 416 00:37:11,520 --> 00:37:13,240 So lively. 417 00:37:13,760 --> 00:37:15,600 No matter why Master Yan 418 00:37:16,440 --> 00:37:19,600 took us here, let's just observe the situation. 419 00:37:20,680 --> 00:37:23,400 The Cui family's South Sea Pearls have been tribute pearls for three years, 420 00:37:23,480 --> 00:37:26,120 gaining great fame. It's reasonable that they are wealthy. 421 00:37:26,200 --> 00:37:27,200 Indeed. 422 00:37:28,240 --> 00:37:30,120 They have a thriving business, 423 00:37:30,640 --> 00:37:32,120 but the amount of tribute pearls is decreasing. 424 00:37:32,640 --> 00:37:33,560 That's unreasonable. 425 00:37:35,120 --> 00:37:37,880 Are you saying that the Cui family is selling tribute pearls privately? 426 00:37:37,960 --> 00:37:40,880 Or what? They make the auction so mysterious. 427 00:37:43,080 --> 00:37:43,960 Let's go have a look. 428 00:38:08,840 --> 00:38:10,440 She looks nice. 429 00:38:11,240 --> 00:38:12,080 Buzzkill! 430 00:38:12,160 --> 00:38:13,320 - Let's go. - Let's go. 431 00:38:19,400 --> 00:38:20,360 Thank you. 432 00:38:21,240 --> 00:38:22,160 Not a big deal. 433 00:38:24,520 --> 00:38:26,720 Duanwu, come on! 434 00:38:27,480 --> 00:38:28,720 Steward. For this auction, 435 00:38:28,800 --> 00:38:30,240 all the pearls have already been allocated. 436 00:38:30,320 --> 00:38:32,120 Only this most precious giant pearl remains. 437 00:38:32,200 --> 00:38:34,800 Who do you think should be the final pearl hostess? 438 00:38:35,400 --> 00:38:38,360 When choosing a pearl hostess, it's not about looks or figures. 439 00:38:38,440 --> 00:38:40,280 It's about their sales skills. 440 00:38:42,760 --> 00:38:45,280 Who wants to be the final pearl hostess? 441 00:38:46,080 --> 00:38:46,920 - Me! - Let me. 442 00:38:47,000 --> 00:38:48,160 Me! 443 00:38:48,240 --> 00:38:49,880 The price of this pearl is five million maces. 444 00:38:49,960 --> 00:38:50,800 Who can sell it? 445 00:38:50,880 --> 00:38:51,720 Well… 446 00:38:51,800 --> 00:38:53,240 Five million… 447 00:39:00,840 --> 00:39:03,200 Steward Cui, I'd like to have a try. 448 00:39:03,280 --> 00:39:04,800 All of them dare not to do it. 449 00:39:05,320 --> 00:39:06,680 Why do you think you can make it? 450 00:39:08,160 --> 00:39:10,040 This giant Tridacna pearl 451 00:39:10,960 --> 00:39:12,040 was collected by me in person. 452 00:39:12,840 --> 00:39:14,560 I want to showcase its true value. 453 00:39:14,640 --> 00:39:15,640 Do you know 454 00:39:15,720 --> 00:39:17,880 what the highest price for pearls has been in recent years? 455 00:39:17,960 --> 00:39:19,000 Yes. 456 00:39:20,240 --> 00:39:21,560 Four million maces. 457 00:39:21,640 --> 00:39:23,320 But since Steward Cui 458 00:39:23,840 --> 00:39:25,360 said it's worth five million maces, 459 00:39:25,440 --> 00:39:27,240 that's its true value. 460 00:39:27,320 --> 00:39:29,160 What a silver tongue! 461 00:39:29,240 --> 00:39:30,960 Want to be rewarded again? 462 00:39:35,240 --> 00:39:38,240 Steward Cui, if I can sell it for five million maces, 463 00:39:38,320 --> 00:39:40,480 I only want two Manumission Documents. 464 00:39:40,560 --> 00:39:42,840 One for me, the other for Lala. 465 00:39:43,440 --> 00:39:44,680 What a clever girl! 466 00:39:44,760 --> 00:39:46,480 You are so clever 467 00:39:46,560 --> 00:39:50,360 that I almost forgot that you were a pearl diver. 468 00:39:52,360 --> 00:39:53,560 Seven million maces. 469 00:39:54,680 --> 00:39:55,560 You will have the Manumission Documents. 470 00:39:56,680 --> 00:39:58,600 Sell it for seven million, and you're free. 471 00:39:59,120 --> 00:40:01,080 If you fail, you will die. 472 00:40:04,760 --> 00:40:06,640 Still confident? 473 00:40:06,720 --> 00:40:08,280 Steward Cui. Steward… 474 00:40:08,360 --> 00:40:10,400 - So eager to show off? - Duanwu. 475 00:40:10,480 --> 00:40:12,440 Does she think some wealthy guest will be fond of her? 476 00:40:12,520 --> 00:40:14,480 - Who will pay so much for her? - Duanwu. 477 00:40:15,280 --> 00:40:17,440 Seven million! 478 00:40:17,520 --> 00:40:19,360 Who can pay seven million maces? 479 00:40:19,440 --> 00:40:20,600 Seven million? 480 00:40:20,680 --> 00:40:22,440 Isn't it easy to buy her freedom as well? 481 00:40:24,360 --> 00:40:26,040 This pearl is so pretty. 482 00:40:26,120 --> 00:40:27,360 Indeed. 483 00:40:28,440 --> 00:40:29,720 I think mine is also beautiful. 484 00:40:34,240 --> 00:40:36,640 Look at her dazed face. 485 00:40:37,680 --> 00:40:39,480 I wonder how she will sell it later. 486 00:40:40,600 --> 00:40:43,640 Seven million? She won't make it. 487 00:40:44,160 --> 00:40:45,440 Yes. 488 00:40:45,520 --> 00:40:46,480 I wonder 489 00:40:46,560 --> 00:40:48,840 how she will sell it. 490 00:40:48,920 --> 00:40:50,720 She's not capable at all. 491 00:40:50,800 --> 00:40:52,440 She knows some tricks only. 492 00:40:52,520 --> 00:40:54,920 Later, let's dance well. 493 00:40:55,000 --> 00:40:56,720 - Of course. - Rest assured. 494 00:40:58,720 --> 00:41:01,240 Here comes the next batch of pearl hostesses. 495 00:41:55,080 --> 00:41:56,600 That pearl. 496 00:41:57,120 --> 00:41:58,320 That one. 497 00:42:00,760 --> 00:42:01,960 That one. 498 00:42:02,040 --> 00:42:03,960 I like that one.