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♪The moon sinks, ripples dance, violet stars awaken♪

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♪As time dissolves without a trace♪

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♪Frosted memories scatter, silk cannot veil the past♪

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♪Fate is drifting in silence♪

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♪Let winds and sands accompany the road ahead♪

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♪Looking back, joys and sorrows linger, no regrets remain♪

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♪Breaking free from the depths of darkness♪

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♪Like pearls of tears, we swirl with fate's embrace♪

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[Based on the novel The Story of Pearl Girl by Tan Tianyin]

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[The Story of Pearl Girl]

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[Episode 31]

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Useless thing!

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Where has he been?

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How did he end up so drunk?

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Lady Bai, don't blame him.

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Today, he invited Master Zheng and asked me to join,

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but Master Zheng didn't show.

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He felt bad about it,

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that's why he drank too much.

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Yuanxiang,

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we're from the same hometown.

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Since coming to Yangzhou,

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I've helped you quite a bit.

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From now on,

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if Mu takes you out on tasks again,

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let me know in advance.

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I understand, Lady Bai.

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It's late. You should head back early.

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Then, I'll take my leave.

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Rest well.

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It hurts!

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You're hitting me hard.

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Yuanxiang only performs. She doesn't sell herself.

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Sending her to pour drinks,

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you're putting her at risk!

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A songstress shouldn't only perform.

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She even dreams of marrying me,

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but does she know her place?

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Such a hassle.

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Stop making indirect jabs at me.

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My dear sister,

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I didn't mean it like that.

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Don't overthink, alright?

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You have no sense of manners.

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Even though Master Zheng didn't come today,

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I still picked up some news.

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Zheng Wu seized the Zhenlang Pavilion back

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and gifted it to his lover, Cui Shijiu.

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Working with the Zhengs is like trying to get blood from a stone?

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Well, the blood has been taken!

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The Zheng family is too complex.

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Take Zheng Si,

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he's a legitimate son,

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and yet they just cast him aside.

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So, what do you suggest?

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Given the current situation,

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if we want to make a fortune, we can't be too cautious.

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The Zheng family is vast and wealthy.

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Whatever slips through their fingers

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would be enough to secure my future.

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For me to rise as a guild director,

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who else would I rely on but the Zhengs?

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Depend on your boyfriend?

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You're rambling nonsense again.

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Father, Mother.

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You're so generous,

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spending a fortune to buy Zhenlang Pavilion

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just to give it to Cui Shijiu.

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Do you even care about the Zheng family?

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Father, calm down.

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I did this for the Zheng family,

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by entrusting Zhenlang Pavilion to Cui Shijiu.

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Zheng Wu,

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stop keeping secrets from your father.

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Just say what you need to say.

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Cui Shijiu has been exposed to jewels since childhood.

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Transforming jewels

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is her specialty.

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Yu,

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you two, step outside for a moment.

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Father.

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Continue.

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Now that Zhang Jinran keeps investigating,

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if we hold onto that batch of goods,

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it's bound to bring trouble eventually.

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But if we

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let Cui Shijiu manage Zhenlang Pavilion,

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she can disguise that batch of goods and sell them off.

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By that time,

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you can truly rest easy.

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If any slip-up occurs,

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Zhenlang Pavilion belongs to the Cui family...

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It has nothing to do with the Zhengs.

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Mother!

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Come with me.

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Are you saying you're using Cui Shijiu?

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Is this for real?

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Of course it's real.

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Mother, you know full well

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Cui Shijiu has looked down on me since childhood.

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If I didn't need to use her,

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why would I keep her by my side?

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You might fool your father, but you can't fool me.

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I'm not lying to you.

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You have feelings for her,

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so you brought her back,

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always protecting her.

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But her?

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She has no genuine feelings for you.

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Her loyalty lies entirely with the Cui family.

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Mother, don't worry.

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I have everything under control.

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Besides, as for Shijiu...

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Don't bring up Cui Shijiu to me.

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I don't want to hear about her.

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I just feel sorry for you.

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You've given so much to her,

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yet she shows no real affection in return.

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What do you see in her?

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[Zhenlang Pavilion]

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[Clear Mind]

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Why aren't you looking for Yan Zijing

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and just wandering around my shop?

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You have your principles,

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but Clear Mind is nothing special.

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I use my methods,

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and now Zhenlang Pavilion bears the Cui name again.

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I will never forget who my enemies are.

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If there's something I want,

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no matter the cost,

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I will get it.

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Wonderful.

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Su Muzhe,

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we're rivals once more.

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[Clear Mind]

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My lady!

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Oh, all you guys are here!

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Look at her hairpin!

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Yingtao, what brings you here?

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It's too heavy for my head.

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Lady, here's the thing.

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Ms. Su asked me

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to deliver this month's payment.

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At least she keeps her word.

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Yingtao,

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what kind of hairpin is that on your head?

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Where did you get it?

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Yeah, it's so colorful.

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What's it made of?

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Guess.

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Just tell us.

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Don't keep us in suspense.

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It's glass, right?

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Lady Yan, you've got a sharp eye!

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Yes, it's glass.

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This is our new product at Clear Mind.

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Yingtao, isn't it quite expensive?

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Not at all!

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Ms. Su is very generous.

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You all wouldn't believe it.

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Today was the grand reopening of Clear Mind,

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and people nearly broke down our doors!

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So many coming and going,

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my head and neck are sore!

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If only I hadn't pulled out my shares.

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Exactly.

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Lady,

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why don't we talk to Ms. Su again?

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Maybe we don't need to withdraw our shares.

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We withdrew so pitilessly.

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Now we want to change our mind?

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Is there such an easy deal in the world?

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My lady,

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Ms. Su specifically said,

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when Clear Mind was struggling,

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it was natural for you to worry about your savings.

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Now that we've reopened,

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if things remain prosperous,

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it won't be too late to reinvest later.

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Really?

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Did Ms. Su actually say that?

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Yes, she did!

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Ms. Su truly has a kind heart.

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We've been too thoughtless in the past.

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Yingtao,

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I can't let you come all this way for nothing.

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Order a full set of glassware for me,

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and don't give me any discounts.

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I wouldn't feel right about it.

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Alright, I'll bring it to you in a bit!

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- I want a set too. - Yes!

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- I want the same style as yours. - Me too!

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This set?

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- Yes. - I want one set too!

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Alright.

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A perfect shot every time.

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Boring.

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[Solid as Gold]

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At this range, it's hard to miss.

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Even more boring.

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Let's go.

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Mr. Zhang, you're teaming up with Ms. Su.

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It's your turn.

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Alright, my turn.

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Nice!

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Master Yan, you really are a good teacher.

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Tonight, you should have a few extra drinks.

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Gaoshou, go ahead.

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Alright, I'm teaming up with Master Yan.

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Master Yan, I'll go first then.

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Sure.

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Please.

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Playing this?

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[Solid as Gold]
We used to play this a lot as kids.

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You're so useless.

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Master Yan's team lost.

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A drink as punishment.

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We'll accept the penalty.

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Pour me a drink.

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I'll drink in his place.

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- Give it to me. - No need. It's fine.

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Enough, you two.

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It's time for my second shot.

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I drink less?

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Fine, go ahead.

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Mr. Zhang,

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today was Clear Mind's grand opening.

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Why are so many young ladies

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asking you to paint their miniatures?

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Gaoshou's up to no good again.

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You just love

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painting miniatures for young ladies, huh?

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You really enjoy drawing...

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Such a shame!

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Aren't you cheating?

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I'm not!

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Get back here and drink.

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Your turn.

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Drink up, Mr. Zhang!

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You just wait, Gaoshou

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Listen, a true master

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won't be disturbed no matter what.

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At this distance,

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even being disturbed, I can still make the shot.

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I trust Master Yan. I'll fetch you an arrow!

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Catch, please.

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Alright, I'll shoot from right here.

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If Master Yan's playing,

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the rules of the game should change,

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or it won't be fair, right?

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- Here, grab the arrow. - So, how should it be fair?

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You shoot with your eyes covered by me.

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That's a good idea!

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- I agree. - Yes, indeed.

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- I agree! - So this is your idea of fairness?

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Is that fair?

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Of course it's fair.

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Get ready.

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Ready?

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Aim a bit to the left.

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I won't listen to you. You're giving bad directions.

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Trust me.

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I don't trust you.

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Fine, then go ahead.

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Three, two, one!

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Nice!

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Perfect!

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- Master Yan truly has amazing skills! - Great shot!

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Impressive!

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Just a small feat.

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- Come on. - Drink up, Master Yan.

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Sure, come on!

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Excellent shot!

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Let's have a toast together!

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Today, our Clear Mind glassware

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sold so well.

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May we have success like this every year and day.

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- Well said! - Cheers!

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- Here, cheers! - Cheers!

280
00:15:28,020 --> 00:15:33,820
♪Flowers bloom in spring, filling the city with the wind♪

281
00:15:34,300 --> 00:15:40,700
♪Waking from the dream, I still regret our near miss♪

282
00:15:41,340 --> 00:15:43,540
♪Who is in pain?♪

283
00:15:43,700 --> 00:15:48,100
♪Who yearns as they part?♪

284
00:15:48,220 --> 00:15:54,580
♪Who reimagines the countless possibilities of the past?♪

285
00:16:00,080 --> 00:16:02,280
Mr. Xu, Father.

286
00:16:06,470 --> 00:16:07,040
Father...

287
00:16:09,320 --> 00:16:11,560
Mr. Xu is one of us. Speak freely.

288
00:16:13,160 --> 00:16:14,960
It's merely some business trifles,

289
00:16:15,320 --> 00:16:17,110
but I feared it might disrupt Mr. Xu's leisure.

290
00:16:17,230 --> 00:16:17,870
No bother.

291
00:16:18,230 --> 00:16:19,750
Go ahead, what is it?

292
00:16:20,160 --> 00:16:23,320
Su Muzhe of Clear Mind has started selling glass as well.

293
00:16:23,320 --> 00:16:25,960
The same batch from the old Qin's Glass Workshop.

294
00:16:26,870 --> 00:16:27,960
Qin?

295
00:16:29,590 --> 00:16:30,800
He hasn't left Yangzhou yet?

296
00:16:30,990 --> 00:16:31,560
Not yet.

297
00:16:33,230 --> 00:16:35,960
And what's this about the glass?

298
00:16:36,280 --> 00:16:37,280
That Qin

299
00:16:37,560 --> 00:16:39,710
once dared to produce substandard glass

300
00:16:39,990 --> 00:16:41,990
and tried to challenge my Jubao House,

301
00:16:42,280 --> 00:16:44,560
disrupting the operations of Yangzhou's jewelry shops.

302
00:16:44,870 --> 00:16:47,160
So, I teach him a small lesson.

303
00:16:47,160 --> 00:16:49,920
If it's defective, it should be expelled from Yangzhou.

304
00:16:50,400 --> 00:16:51,630
Yes.

305
00:16:51,920 --> 00:16:54,400
And now, Su Muzhe from Clear Mind

306
00:16:54,560 --> 00:16:57,320
is bringing out that batch of defective glass

307
00:16:57,320 --> 00:16:58,510
to stir up trouble.

308
00:16:58,750 --> 00:17:00,160
Stir up trouble?

309
00:17:00,350 --> 00:17:01,510
Just some glass,

310
00:17:01,920 --> 00:17:04,710
how could it trouble our Mr. Zheng?

311
00:17:08,640 --> 00:17:10,880
Go buy the land deed of Clear Mind

312
00:17:11,310 --> 00:17:13,070
and drive them out of Yangzhou.

313
00:17:13,600 --> 00:17:14,070
Father,

314
00:17:14,600 --> 00:17:15,990
that land deed for Clear Mind

315
00:17:16,230 --> 00:17:17,790
has already been purchased by Su Muzhe.

316
00:17:17,960 --> 00:17:19,510
Then make sure they can't stay in business.

317
00:17:20,600 --> 00:17:22,310
With Mr. Xu backing us,

318
00:17:22,440 --> 00:17:23,790
what is there to worry about?

319
00:17:24,790 --> 00:17:25,920
Yes, Father.

320
00:17:32,160 --> 00:17:32,880
In the future,

321
00:17:33,470 --> 00:17:36,750
we hope Mr. Xu will uphold justice for us.

322
00:17:37,120 --> 00:17:38,510
A mere shop like Clear Mind

323
00:17:38,920 --> 00:17:40,400
is hardly an issue.

324
00:17:47,680 --> 00:17:50,270
Are you really that happy?

325
00:17:55,400 --> 00:17:56,400
Did you drink too much?

326
00:18:06,880 --> 00:18:08,710
Why is there no moon tonight?

327
00:18:10,120 --> 00:18:11,750
It's covered by clouds.

328
00:18:19,550 --> 00:18:20,230
What's wrong?

329
00:18:26,160 --> 00:18:27,200
Tell me,

330
00:18:33,070 --> 00:18:33,920
do you hate me?

331
00:18:43,510 --> 00:18:44,360
Why are you laughing?

332
00:18:44,990 --> 00:18:46,680
If I say I've never hated you,

333
00:18:49,440 --> 00:18:50,120
would you believe me?

334
00:18:54,550 --> 00:18:55,030
I wouldn't.

335
00:18:58,510 --> 00:18:59,440
I don't hate you.

336
00:19:01,790 --> 00:19:03,070
I only hate myself.

337
00:19:05,990 --> 00:19:08,030
If only I hadn't insisted on following you,

338
00:19:08,440 --> 00:19:09,550
they'd all still be alive.

339
00:19:13,360 --> 00:19:14,600
What reason do I have to hate you?

340
00:19:19,840 --> 00:19:20,750
In the end,

341
00:19:23,840 --> 00:19:24,600
it's all my fault.

342
00:19:26,230 --> 00:19:27,750
I have been consumed by vengeance.

343
00:19:30,790 --> 00:19:31,550
It's not your fault.

344
00:19:32,790 --> 00:19:33,750
You did nothing wrong.

345
00:19:34,200 --> 00:19:36,160
The mistake lies in our birth.

346
00:19:36,840 --> 00:19:38,600
The mistake is in the things we can't change.

347
00:19:41,710 --> 00:19:43,070
That's why I wonder...

348
00:19:46,230 --> 00:19:47,750
If we hadn't gone through this,

349
00:19:48,470 --> 00:19:49,710
would the outcome be different?

350
00:19:52,790 --> 00:19:53,750
Would you and me...

351
00:20:00,510 --> 00:20:01,680
be different as well?

352
00:20:02,510 --> 00:20:03,680
If you could do it all over again,

353
00:20:07,710 --> 00:20:08,880
would you still want to know me?

354
00:20:09,660 --> 00:20:14,100
♪From withered memories, new years sprout♪

355
00:20:14,260 --> 00:20:19,100
♪Shattered, yet never destroyed♪

356
00:20:19,740 --> 00:20:25,100
♪The purple star has no regrets, as it reflects in the lake♪

357
00:20:25,340 --> 00:20:31,020
♪Guarding your final light♪

358
00:20:32,860 --> 00:20:37,620
♪Seasons shift, winter fades to spring, flowers bloom and fall♪

359
00:20:38,180 --> 00:20:42,780
♪Joy and sorrow, union and parting—such is life♪

360
00:20:43,140 --> 00:20:48,260
♪Stars and moon turn, waxing and waning in time♪

361
00:20:48,740 --> 00:20:53,500
♪Yet bravely entwining with darkness♪

362
00:20:53,620 --> 00:20:58,580
♪Life is just love, hate, and desire on repeat♪

363
00:20:58,820 --> 00:21:03,860
♪The page of fate leaves us unread, unknown♪

364
00:21:04,460 --> 00:21:09,100
♪The mortal path rises and falls♪

365
00:21:09,700 --> 00:21:14,220
♪Why count gains and losses along the way?♪

366
00:21:14,980 --> 00:21:19,340
♪Alas, life always leads to death♪

367
00:21:20,220 --> 00:21:28,820
♪May we meet again someday♪

368
00:21:36,700 --> 00:21:37,310
[Clear Mind]

369
00:21:37,310 --> 00:21:39,550
Su Muzhe, get out here!

370
00:21:40,960 --> 00:21:41,960
You know what?

371
00:21:42,310 --> 00:21:44,440
Clear Mind is selling toxic glassware!

372
00:21:44,680 --> 00:21:47,240
Songstress Yuanxiang wore it for barely two days,

373
00:21:47,240 --> 00:21:48,720
and now she's on the brink.

374
00:21:49,030 --> 00:21:51,510
So, who's the heartless one?

375
00:21:51,510 --> 00:21:53,110
Who's playing with people's lives?

376
00:21:53,110 --> 00:21:54,640
Now you can't face the consequences, huh?

377
00:21:54,640 --> 00:21:56,110
You're too scared to come out, huh?

378
00:21:56,510 --> 00:21:58,310
Get out here!

379
00:21:58,310 --> 00:21:59,240
So noisy.

380
00:21:59,440 --> 00:22:00,750
It's not your place to speak.

381
00:22:00,750 --> 00:22:02,310
Bring out the one responsible!

382
00:22:02,570 --> 00:22:04,250
- Are you too ashamed - How can you stay so calm?

383
00:22:04,250 --> 00:22:05,130
to show your face, huh?

384
00:22:05,130 --> 00:22:06,830
Shut up already. That's enough.

385
00:22:06,830 --> 00:22:07,680
You're not worthy of speaking to me.

386
00:22:07,680 --> 00:22:08,920
Call out the one in charge!

387
00:22:09,000 --> 00:22:09,590
Come out!

388
00:22:09,590 --> 00:22:10,960
- I wasn't talking to you. - What's the problem?

389
00:22:10,960 --> 00:22:12,440
Why are you even here, Qin?

390
00:22:12,720 --> 00:22:13,750
Why am I here?

391
00:22:14,110 --> 00:22:15,640
Even if Lady Yuanxiang

392
00:22:15,640 --> 00:22:16,640
has a health problem,

393
00:22:16,640 --> 00:22:18,350
what does it matter to you?

394
00:22:19,160 --> 00:22:21,030
I'm here to fight injustice!

395
00:22:21,400 --> 00:22:22,680
But you,

396
00:22:23,160 --> 00:22:25,030
you took my money to smash Clear Mind,

397
00:22:25,200 --> 00:22:27,200
and now you're working here?

398
00:22:27,400 --> 00:22:28,240
Aren't you ashamed?

399
00:22:28,240 --> 00:22:29,720
Double-dealing coward.

400
00:22:29,920 --> 00:22:31,110
How dare you stand here?

401
00:22:31,110 --> 00:22:32,960
You're unworthy! Get out of my way!

402
00:22:32,960 --> 00:22:34,270
That's right!

403
00:22:34,440 --> 00:22:35,680
I took your money

404
00:22:36,160 --> 00:22:37,110
and smashed Clear Mind.

405
00:22:37,550 --> 00:22:38,350
I admit it!

406
00:22:38,960 --> 00:22:39,960
I'm a man who takes responsibility

407
00:22:39,960 --> 00:22:41,030
for his actions.

408
00:22:41,030 --> 00:22:42,030
I accept my fault,

409
00:22:42,030 --> 00:22:43,000
and I correct my it.

410
00:22:43,000 --> 00:22:43,550
What's the problem?

411
00:22:44,030 --> 00:22:45,750
But you, foolish as you are,

412
00:22:46,030 --> 00:22:47,480
I knew you wouldn't let this go.

413
00:22:47,480 --> 00:22:48,880
I didn't think you'd actually dare to come here!

414
00:22:48,880 --> 00:22:49,310
Why wouldn't I?

415
00:22:49,310 --> 00:22:50,160
Where did you get the nerve?

416
00:22:50,160 --> 00:22:51,480
I'm telling you, I'm doing what's right!

417
00:22:51,480 --> 00:22:52,070
Don't...

418
00:22:52,070 --> 00:22:52,590
Gaoshou.

419
00:22:54,920 --> 00:22:56,440
So, Mr. Qin, you're finally admitting

420
00:22:56,440 --> 00:22:58,270
that you once paid people to smash our Clear Mind?

421
00:22:59,070 --> 00:23:00,680
If it weren't for Gaoshou's insight,

422
00:23:00,960 --> 00:23:02,640
Clear Mind would have long fallen

423
00:23:02,640 --> 00:23:03,510
to your disgraceful tactics.

424
00:23:04,550 --> 00:23:05,830
What's this new stunt?

425
00:23:06,070 --> 00:23:06,550
I'm leaving.

426
00:23:06,550 --> 00:23:08,480
Trying to slander Clear Mind again?

427
00:23:09,030 --> 00:23:10,070
Slander?

428
00:23:10,070 --> 00:23:11,750
You've always resented Clear Mind.

429
00:23:12,110 --> 00:23:14,590
Who would believe you?

430
00:23:14,590 --> 00:23:15,350
Who would?

431
00:23:16,200 --> 00:23:17,640
[Clear Mind]
Competitors are rivals,

432
00:23:17,640 --> 00:23:19,240
stirring up trouble every other day.

433
00:23:19,240 --> 00:23:20,000
Exactly.

434
00:23:20,240 --> 00:23:21,680
But are you just going to let them

435
00:23:21,960 --> 00:23:22,880
smear Clear Mind's name?

436
00:23:23,400 --> 00:23:24,240
Sometimes things have to break to be rebuilt.

437
00:23:26,030 --> 00:23:27,750
Sooner or later, Clear Mind would face this.

438
00:23:28,790 --> 00:23:30,160
The one who should come isn't here yet.

439
00:23:41,510 --> 00:23:42,640
Since you're free,

440
00:23:43,200 --> 00:23:44,400
why not help me settle some accounts?

441
00:23:48,110 --> 00:23:48,720
Fine.

442
00:24:00,720 --> 00:24:01,640
On the sixth of March,

443
00:24:03,070 --> 00:24:05,070
old jewels, nineteen taels.

444
00:24:07,160 --> 00:24:08,400
Lady, these jewels are beautiful.

445
00:24:08,550 --> 00:24:09,750
- Yes, indeed. - Trouble's come!

446
00:24:10,000 --> 00:24:11,790
Qin Mu brought Yuanxiang

447
00:24:11,790 --> 00:24:13,240
to Clear Mind, causing a scene.

448
00:24:13,240 --> 00:24:15,640
He said Clear Mind's glass jewelry is toxic.

449
00:24:15,640 --> 00:24:18,000
I heard Yuanxiang's face is covered in red rashes,

450
00:24:18,000 --> 00:24:18,960
completely disfigured!

451
00:24:19,750 --> 00:24:21,030
Are there any on my face?

452
00:24:21,270 --> 00:24:21,830
No, there aren't.

453
00:24:22,270 --> 00:24:23,590
Don't jump to conclusions.

454
00:24:23,920 --> 00:24:25,070
Let's go see for ourselves first.

455
00:24:25,200 --> 00:24:27,070
- Alright, let's go. - Okay.

456
00:24:28,310 --> 00:24:29,160
[Clear Mind]
Don't you believe it?

457
00:24:29,920 --> 00:24:30,590
Everyone, take a look!

458
00:24:30,960 --> 00:24:32,200
The evidence is right here!

459
00:24:32,400 --> 00:24:33,310
Sh's covered in red rashes.

460
00:24:33,640 --> 00:24:35,160
- More breaths going out than coming in. - Move aside.

461
00:24:35,400 --> 00:24:36,590
- Move aside. - It's all because

462
00:24:36,590 --> 00:24:37,550
- of Clear Mind's toxic glass! - Move aside.

463
00:24:37,720 --> 00:24:39,550
Look, she's barely hanging on!

464
00:24:39,550 --> 00:24:41,030
So pitiful, isn't she?

465
00:24:41,510 --> 00:24:42,880
Yuanxiang is in bad health,

466
00:24:43,310 --> 00:24:44,960
- and still hasn't seen a doctor? - Shout it out!

467
00:24:44,960 --> 00:24:46,680
- Something seems off. - Clear Mind sells toxic glassware!

468
00:24:46,680 --> 00:24:48,030
Su Muzhe, come out!

469
00:24:48,030 --> 00:24:49,960
Shout it, Clear Mind sells toxic glassware!

470
00:24:49,960 --> 00:24:51,510
Su Muzhe, get out here!

471
00:24:51,510 --> 00:24:52,920
Clear Mind sells toxic glassware!

472
00:24:52,920 --> 00:24:54,680
Su Muzhe, come out here!

473
00:24:54,680 --> 00:24:55,590
Not coming out, huh?

474
00:24:55,590 --> 00:24:56,960
Hiding like a coward, huh?

475
00:24:57,200 --> 00:24:58,510
Then don't blame me

476
00:24:59,270 --> 00:25:01,240
if I have to come in and smash up your store!

477
00:25:01,400 --> 00:25:01,830
Get out of my way!

478
00:25:01,830 --> 00:25:02,240
What are you doing?

479
00:25:02,240 --> 00:25:03,200
- Move aside. - What are you going to do?

480
00:25:03,200 --> 00:25:04,550
- Don't touch me! I don't want to... - You're daring to smash our store?

481
00:25:04,750 --> 00:25:05,830
This is too much!

482
00:25:07,680 --> 00:25:09,920
If Yuanxiang's poisoned, report it to the authorities.

483
00:25:09,920 --> 00:25:11,030
Causing a fuss here without any proof,

484
00:25:11,030 --> 00:25:12,110
what's the point?

485
00:25:12,270 --> 00:25:13,310
Don't block my way,

486
00:25:13,310 --> 00:25:14,550
or I'll hit you too!

487
00:25:14,550 --> 00:25:15,510
- I'm warning you... - You dare?

488
00:25:15,510 --> 00:25:16,680
Go ahead, hit us and see!

489
00:25:16,680 --> 00:25:17,830
If you attack innocent citizens,

490
00:25:17,830 --> 00:25:18,830
we'll report it to the authorities right now!

491
00:25:19,110 --> 00:25:20,270
- Exactly! - Go on, hit us and see!

492
00:25:20,270 --> 00:25:22,200
With all these people watching,

493
00:25:22,200 --> 00:25:23,310
hit me first, go ahead!

494
00:25:23,310 --> 00:25:23,980
- Try it! - Hit us!

495
00:25:23,980 --> 00:25:24,680
- Go ahead! - All together now!

496
00:25:24,680 --> 00:25:26,110
Do it, hit us!

497
00:25:26,400 --> 00:25:27,070
Go on, hit us!

498
00:25:27,720 --> 00:25:30,000
Hey, you have no ties to Clear Mind anymore.

499
00:25:30,000 --> 00:25:31,200
You have no shares here.

500
00:25:31,200 --> 00:25:32,550
So why are you meddling in this?

501
00:25:32,550 --> 00:25:34,030
Things need to be made clear.

502
00:25:34,030 --> 00:25:35,790
Ms. Su would never do something like this!

503
00:25:35,790 --> 00:25:37,200
I... I don't want to argue with you all.

504
00:25:37,200 --> 00:25:38,480
Step aside!

505
00:25:38,480 --> 00:25:39,270
What are you doing?

506
00:25:39,270 --> 00:25:39,970
Step back!

507
00:25:40,550 --> 00:25:41,300
Get out of the way!

508
00:25:41,300 --> 00:25:42,440
Move aside!

509
00:25:44,270 --> 00:25:45,240
Someone reported to the authorities,

510
00:25:46,480 --> 00:25:47,830
claiming there's

511
00:25:48,350 --> 00:25:49,240
a murder case at Clear Mind.

512
00:25:51,350 --> 00:25:52,400
Did you file the report?

513
00:25:57,830 --> 00:25:58,720
The main party has arrived.

514
00:26:01,830 --> 00:26:03,240
Then we must go meet them.

515
00:26:05,070 --> 00:26:05,680
What about April?

516
00:26:08,720 --> 00:26:09,510
April,

517
00:26:10,640 --> 00:26:13,310
old jewels, seven taels and five.

518
00:26:17,240 --> 00:26:18,240
That fool!

519
00:26:18,480 --> 00:26:19,510
He's no good on his own,

520
00:26:19,510 --> 00:26:21,350
always trying these underhanded tricks.

521
00:26:22,000 --> 00:26:23,880
Could the Zheng family be easy to deal with?

522
00:26:24,310 --> 00:26:25,720
He's obsessed with becoming an guild director,

523
00:26:25,720 --> 00:26:27,030
and doesn't even realize he's being played.

524
00:26:27,270 --> 00:26:28,750
I heard Mr. Xu went over too.

525
00:26:28,750 --> 00:26:30,440
With Mr. Xu backing him, it should be fine.

526
00:26:30,880 --> 00:26:32,790
No, I still need to go check.

527
00:26:39,070 --> 00:26:39,510
Oh...

528
00:26:40,590 --> 00:26:42,790
Quick, go notify Mr. Xu immediately.

529
00:26:42,790 --> 00:26:43,830
Or else, it'll be the end of everything.

530
00:26:58,310 --> 00:27:00,030
Greetings, Inspector Zhang.

531
00:27:01,000 --> 00:27:03,070
Baicaojing House has always obeyed the law.

532
00:27:03,240 --> 00:27:04,830
You suddenly bring people here,

533
00:27:05,160 --> 00:27:06,400
may I ask for what reason?

534
00:27:08,400 --> 00:27:09,000
Let's go!

535
00:27:13,440 --> 00:27:14,310
Inspector Zhang has ordered

536
00:27:14,440 --> 00:27:15,350
that no one is to leave.

537
00:27:17,270 --> 00:27:19,400
Qin Mu tried to frame Clear Mind with a poison box.

538
00:27:20,480 --> 00:27:21,960
Is that what you call obeying the law?

539
00:27:24,200 --> 00:27:25,240
Search carefully!

540
00:27:25,830 --> 00:27:27,160
Don't miss a single spot!

541
00:27:27,160 --> 00:27:27,750
Yes, sir!

542
00:27:44,000 --> 00:27:45,440
What do you mean, Lady Bai?

543
00:27:45,790 --> 00:27:46,550
Inspector Zhang,

544
00:27:47,110 --> 00:27:48,310
you came to Baicaojing House

545
00:27:48,480 --> 00:27:50,030
to look for some poison box, didn't you?

546
00:27:50,640 --> 00:27:51,440
So why are you

547
00:27:51,550 --> 00:27:53,720
suddenly going through our jewelry?

548
00:27:54,070 --> 00:27:54,590
Open it!

549
00:28:00,590 --> 00:28:02,590
I came here to find the poison box,

550
00:28:04,310 --> 00:28:06,030
but I didn't expect to be so astonished.

551
00:28:06,440 --> 00:28:07,160
Lady Bai,

552
00:28:10,440 --> 00:28:11,960
do you recognize this chest of jewels?

553
00:28:14,240 --> 00:28:15,640
These are jewels from Zhenlang Pavilion.

554
00:28:16,400 --> 00:28:18,030
So why are they here at Baicaojing House?

555
00:28:19,310 --> 00:28:20,510
Perhaps...

556
00:28:22,030 --> 00:28:23,680
Perhaps there's a traitor within.

557
00:28:24,550 --> 00:28:25,680
Is it really an inside traitor,

558
00:28:26,240 --> 00:28:27,720
or is there another reason?

559
00:28:28,960 --> 00:28:30,880
Come with me, and we'll find out soon enough.

560
00:28:34,310 --> 00:28:35,750
Mr. Xu, look.

561
00:28:35,750 --> 00:28:37,310
Yuanxiang's life is in grave danger.

562
00:28:37,720 --> 00:28:39,480
You must stand up for us, Mr. Xu!

563
00:28:40,030 --> 00:28:41,790
What exactly is going on here?

564
00:28:42,550 --> 00:28:44,110
They're selling toxic glassware at Clear Mind.

565
00:28:44,590 --> 00:28:46,110
She fell ill two days after wearing it.

566
00:28:46,110 --> 00:28:46,920
Please, see for yourself.

567
00:28:47,310 --> 00:28:48,750
You must bring justice to us.

568
00:28:55,440 --> 00:28:59,070
Clear Mind is suspected of selling toxic glassware,

569
00:28:59,590 --> 00:29:01,270
endangering the citizens of Yangzhou.

570
00:29:01,680 --> 00:29:04,960
I hereby order the store to be sealed and the toxic glassware seized.

571
00:29:05,350 --> 00:29:07,880
Anyone resisting will be dealt with by the law.

572
00:29:08,160 --> 00:29:09,400
Yes, arrest them according to the law!

573
00:29:09,400 --> 00:29:09,880
Yes, sir!

574
00:29:09,880 --> 00:29:11,070
Wait!

575
00:29:11,070 --> 00:29:11,510
Oh...

576
00:29:12,550 --> 00:29:13,790
What's going on?

577
00:29:15,680 --> 00:29:16,830
What's happening?

578
00:29:18,920 --> 00:29:20,000
Mr. Xu!

579
00:29:22,000 --> 00:29:22,830
Greetings.

580
00:29:24,880 --> 00:29:27,200
Ms. Su, long time no see.

581
00:29:27,830 --> 00:29:29,160
You seem to be in good spirits lately.

582
00:29:29,350 --> 00:29:32,200
It appears that tonics do benefit the health.

583
00:29:33,550 --> 00:29:34,590
After today,

584
00:29:35,480 --> 00:29:36,750
I may feel even better.

585
00:29:37,200 --> 00:29:38,480
That remains to be seen.

586
00:29:38,920 --> 00:29:41,720
[Clear Mind]
Mr. Xu, Lady Yuanxiang's condition is critical.

587
00:29:42,160 --> 00:29:43,680
If it turns out to be a fault of Clear Mind,

588
00:29:43,680 --> 00:29:44,790
I will take full responsibility.

589
00:29:44,790 --> 00:29:45,400
However,

590
00:29:46,830 --> 00:29:48,240
let's get her to the clinic first.

591
00:29:48,680 --> 00:29:49,310
What do you say?

592
00:29:49,960 --> 00:29:51,510
Ms. Su, you have a compassionate heart.

593
00:29:51,920 --> 00:29:53,310
Let's proceed as you suggest.

594
00:29:54,110 --> 00:29:55,200
I'll trouble you ladies with the task.

595
00:29:55,790 --> 00:29:56,510
Rest assured.

596
00:29:58,200 --> 00:29:59,400
We've clarified the matter!

597
00:29:59,400 --> 00:29:59,830
Move aside!

598
00:29:59,830 --> 00:30:00,640
No one is allowed to leave!

599
00:30:00,640 --> 00:30:00,960
No!

600
00:30:01,680 --> 00:30:03,830
Once Lady Yuanxiang is taken to the clinic,

601
00:30:04,640 --> 00:30:05,750
we'll soon find out

602
00:30:06,350 --> 00:30:09,200
the source of this poison.

603
00:30:09,550 --> 00:30:11,750
Mr. Xu, Clear Mind is so malicious,

604
00:30:11,750 --> 00:30:12,590
treating lives as nothing.

605
00:30:12,590 --> 00:30:13,880
You must stand up for us!

606
00:30:14,030 --> 00:30:15,720
Clear Mind has sold

607
00:30:15,720 --> 00:30:17,310
hundreds of glass hairpins,

608
00:30:17,310 --> 00:30:18,880
and I've carefully examined each one.

609
00:30:18,880 --> 00:30:20,110
I've never heard of anyone being poisoned.

610
00:30:21,200 --> 00:30:22,400
You claim Yuanxiang was poisoned

611
00:30:22,400 --> 00:30:24,200
by a glass hairpin from Clear Mind.

612
00:30:24,590 --> 00:30:27,200
Then where is this toxic glassware now?

613
00:30:28,110 --> 00:30:28,640
Show it!

614
00:30:38,790 --> 00:30:40,440
This is indeed from Clear Mind,

615
00:30:40,790 --> 00:30:41,790
it has our mark on the base.

616
00:30:42,310 --> 00:30:43,400
So, it's all come to light, hasn't it?

617
00:30:43,640 --> 00:30:45,200
Mr. Xu, the evidence is clear.

618
00:30:45,680 --> 00:30:46,960
Since that's the case,

619
00:30:48,160 --> 00:30:51,160
I'll trouble Ms. Su and everyone from Clear Mind

620
00:30:51,550 --> 00:30:53,550
to come to my office for questioning.

621
00:30:54,350 --> 00:30:55,160
Mr. Xu,

622
00:30:55,720 --> 00:30:57,350
even in the court of law,

623
00:30:57,880 --> 00:30:59,440
I should be allowed to defend myself, shouldn't I?

624
00:30:59,960 --> 00:31:01,270
At this point,

625
00:31:01,550 --> 00:31:04,240
what is there left to argue, Ms. Su?

626
00:31:05,030 --> 00:31:06,550
The show's just begun.

627
00:31:06,570 --> 00:31:08,570
Okay.

628
00:31:21,590 --> 00:31:22,240
Mr. Qin...

629
00:31:25,200 --> 00:31:25,920
What is that?

630
00:31:27,030 --> 00:31:28,960
Poison pollen!

631
00:31:29,270 --> 00:31:29,920
Help!

632
00:31:30,020 --> 00:31:31,240
- Mr. Xu. - What's wrong with you?

633
00:31:31,640 --> 00:31:32,200
Look,

634
00:31:32,200 --> 00:31:34,110
Poison pollen! Bring water, quickly!

635
00:31:34,440 --> 00:31:35,310
How did you know

636
00:31:35,310 --> 00:31:36,920
there was poison pollen inside this box?

637
00:31:37,960 --> 00:31:39,480
Can't I just take a guess?

638
00:31:40,720 --> 00:31:43,110
Mr. Xu, instead of hastily searching our shop,

639
00:31:43,110 --> 00:31:44,680
why not ask Mr. Qin

640
00:31:44,680 --> 00:31:46,070
how he so quickly identified

641
00:31:46,070 --> 00:31:47,270
this as poison pollen?

642
00:31:47,440 --> 00:31:49,640
First, he said our glass is toxic.

643
00:31:49,640 --> 00:31:52,960
Now, he says the powder in this box is poisonous.

644
00:31:53,640 --> 00:31:54,310
Mr. Qin,

645
00:31:55,030 --> 00:31:56,550
what's really going on here?

646
00:32:07,680 --> 00:32:08,400
Mr. Xu,

647
00:32:09,440 --> 00:32:10,400
it seems

648
00:32:11,440 --> 00:32:13,200
this was all a misunderstanding.

649
00:32:13,830 --> 00:32:15,880
You jumped to conclusions,

650
00:32:16,030 --> 00:32:18,440
claiming there's a murder case tied to Clear Mind.

651
00:32:18,960 --> 00:32:20,880
Is that something to joke about?

652
00:32:22,310 --> 00:32:25,070
Now, shouldn't you apologize to Ms. Su?

653
00:32:27,820 --> 00:32:28,240
Well...

654
00:32:29,810 --> 00:32:31,280
- This is slander! - Indeed!

655
00:32:36,480 --> 00:32:38,550
Ms. Su, this was a misunderstanding.

656
00:32:39,350 --> 00:32:40,000
Please be forgiving.

657
00:32:40,510 --> 00:32:41,350
Mr. Xu,

658
00:32:43,200 --> 00:32:44,720
it's no easy task for us to run a business.

659
00:32:46,310 --> 00:32:47,160
Especially,

660
00:32:48,110 --> 00:32:50,440
since Lady Yuanxiang's life is at stake.

661
00:32:50,960 --> 00:32:51,960
Calling this a "misunderstanding"

662
00:32:53,000 --> 00:32:54,200
isn't too light?

663
00:32:55,030 --> 00:32:55,830
Moreover,

664
00:32:56,350 --> 00:32:57,550
the citizens of this city

665
00:32:57,790 --> 00:32:59,590
now believe Clear Mind sells toxic glassware.

666
00:33:00,000 --> 00:33:01,440
How am I supposed to do business from now on?

667
00:33:02,400 --> 00:33:03,110
If you ask me,

668
00:33:03,830 --> 00:33:04,590
I won't stand for it.

669
00:33:05,240 --> 00:33:06,240
Let's settle today's matter

670
00:33:07,240 --> 00:33:08,640
right here and now.

671
00:33:09,030 --> 00:33:09,440
Yes!

672
00:33:10,030 --> 00:33:11,440
Recently, Clear Mind ordered

673
00:33:11,440 --> 00:33:12,440
five hundred decorative boxes.

674
00:33:12,750 --> 00:33:13,920
It turns out these boxes

675
00:33:13,920 --> 00:33:15,480
were laced with oleander pollen.

676
00:33:15,920 --> 00:33:18,030
Ms. Su has that batch sealed up long ago,

677
00:33:18,030 --> 00:33:18,790
not a single one leaking out.

678
00:33:19,400 --> 00:33:20,830
What's in these boxes now

679
00:33:21,200 --> 00:33:23,510
is merely our specially crafted fragrance powder,

680
00:33:24,480 --> 00:33:25,160
completely harmless.

681
00:33:25,830 --> 00:33:27,960
And the box merchant confessed

682
00:33:28,350 --> 00:33:31,270
it was Qin Mu who paid people to do it.

683
00:33:31,480 --> 00:33:32,400
You're telling lies!

684
00:33:33,200 --> 00:33:34,070
Where's the proof?

685
00:33:34,440 --> 00:33:35,110
We have it!

686
00:33:35,960 --> 00:33:36,790
Please have a look.

687
00:33:37,200 --> 00:33:37,830
Mr. Xu.

688
00:33:48,030 --> 00:33:48,960
Mr. Xu.

689
00:33:51,070 --> 00:33:52,550
It appears

690
00:33:54,000 --> 00:33:57,440
there's quite a story between Mr. Qin

691
00:33:57,440 --> 00:33:58,400
and this box merchant.

692
00:33:58,920 --> 00:34:01,830
Guards, take Mr. Qin into custody!

693
00:34:02,240 --> 00:34:03,240
Mr. Xu, I...

694
00:34:03,240 --> 00:34:03,880
Take him away!

695
00:34:04,830 --> 00:34:05,240
Move!

696
00:34:09,630 --> 00:34:13,360
Ms. Su, today's events were purely a misunderstanding.

697
00:34:13,360 --> 00:34:14,280
Sorry for the disturbance.

698
00:34:14,280 --> 00:34:16,670
I have other pressing matters, so I'll take my leave.

699
00:34:17,400 --> 00:34:20,070
Mr. Xu, it's rare for you to visit Clear Mind,

700
00:34:20,440 --> 00:34:22,280
and I also have important matters to discuss with you.

701
00:34:25,150 --> 00:34:28,840
Ms. Su, feel free to speak plainly.

702
00:34:35,030 --> 00:34:36,550
This fool Qin Mu

703
00:34:37,360 --> 00:34:38,630
is Bai Niao's younger brother.

704
00:34:39,710 --> 00:34:41,760
Given the relationship between Bai Niao and you,

705
00:34:45,840 --> 00:34:47,590
protecting her foolish brother

706
00:34:48,630 --> 00:34:49,710
must have been taxing.

707
00:34:50,360 --> 00:34:53,800
My connection with Lady Bai is merely a passing affair.

708
00:34:54,440 --> 00:34:57,480
If you have nothing further to say,

709
00:34:57,800 --> 00:34:59,320
then I shall take my leave.

710
00:34:59,880 --> 00:35:02,440
Whatever Baicaojing House can do for you,

711
00:35:04,110 --> 00:35:06,070
Clear Mind can assist with as well.

712
00:35:08,710 --> 00:35:10,360
It seems you start understanding

713
00:35:10,360 --> 00:35:12,400
the challenges of doing business in Yangzhou.

714
00:35:13,230 --> 00:35:14,760
Looking for new support?

715
00:35:15,670 --> 00:35:17,110
Conducting business in Yangzhou

716
00:35:18,590 --> 00:35:19,920
naturally requires some protection.

717
00:35:21,710 --> 00:35:23,670
Providing protection isn't an issue.

718
00:35:24,150 --> 00:35:25,280
I only care

719
00:35:26,110 --> 00:35:28,400
about your token of loyalty.

720
00:35:35,550 --> 00:35:36,110
Yingtao,

721
00:35:37,480 --> 00:35:38,110
prepare the tea.

722
00:35:39,630 --> 00:35:40,550
Xu Nanying!

723
00:35:44,320 --> 00:35:45,480
Seems we won't need to talk at all.

724
00:35:53,660 --> 00:35:55,620
[Clear Mind]

725
00:35:55,630 --> 00:35:57,760
When you took office, you came with little attention.

726
00:35:58,360 --> 00:36:00,070
In less than half a year,

727
00:36:00,670 --> 00:36:04,070
how did you accumulate a fortune at Baicaojing House?

728
00:36:04,510 --> 00:36:06,000
You've been investigating me secretly?

729
00:36:06,000 --> 00:36:08,480
I have the authority to inspect anyone.

730
00:36:09,110 --> 00:36:09,670
Take him away!

731
00:36:10,000 --> 00:36:10,800
No need.

732
00:36:17,280 --> 00:36:18,510
You've schemed for so long.

733
00:36:19,070 --> 00:36:19,590
Jinran,

734
00:36:20,710 --> 00:36:22,280
wherever you're taking me,

735
00:36:23,440 --> 00:36:26,840
I will follow you.

736
00:36:44,760 --> 00:36:45,400
Duanwu.

737
00:36:45,400 --> 00:36:46,030
That's wonderful!

738
00:36:48,800 --> 00:36:49,670
Seventeen thousand...

739
00:36:51,630 --> 00:36:52,400
It's like this.

740
00:36:56,510 --> 00:36:57,030
Ladies.

741
00:36:59,510 --> 00:37:00,230
Ms. Su!

742
00:37:02,110 --> 00:37:02,670
Ms. Su,

743
00:37:02,800 --> 00:37:04,710
the ladies have been waiting outside for a while,

744
00:37:04,880 --> 00:37:05,960
so I invited them in.

745
00:37:11,440 --> 00:37:12,920
That scoundrel Qin Mu

746
00:37:12,920 --> 00:37:14,590
tricked Yuanxiang into thinking he'd marry her,

747
00:37:14,760 --> 00:37:16,030
just to use her to frame you.

748
00:37:16,480 --> 00:37:19,440
Today, it nearly cost you everything.

749
00:37:19,800 --> 00:37:21,000
Thankfully, you held no grudges,

750
00:37:21,280 --> 00:37:22,670
sent Yuanxiang for treatment in time,

751
00:37:22,920 --> 00:37:24,230
and even covered her medical fees.

752
00:37:24,440 --> 00:37:26,710
Yes, she's lucky to be alive.

753
00:37:27,070 --> 00:37:28,710
She's filled with regret now,

754
00:37:29,110 --> 00:37:31,030
and sent us to thank you personally.

755
00:37:32,400 --> 00:37:33,840
We all live in this world

756
00:37:35,280 --> 00:37:36,590
with no parents to pamper us,

757
00:37:37,070 --> 00:37:38,440
no brothers to protect us,

758
00:37:39,360 --> 00:37:40,510
like floating duckweed.

759
00:37:43,960 --> 00:37:45,280
But when duckweed gathers together,

760
00:37:45,590 --> 00:37:46,630
supporting each other,

761
00:37:48,150 --> 00:37:49,630
it won't drift aimlessly.

762
00:37:50,110 --> 00:37:51,230
Regarding the toxic glassware affair,

763
00:37:51,590 --> 00:37:54,440
I never imagined you all would come to my aid.

764
00:37:56,070 --> 00:37:56,760
Thank you.

765
00:37:58,920 --> 00:37:59,840
Ms. Su,

766
00:38:00,630 --> 00:38:04,110
we were timid and fool before

767
00:38:04,590 --> 00:38:06,000
and backed out of our shares.

768
00:38:06,320 --> 00:38:08,280
Later, when you were framed,

769
00:38:08,280 --> 00:38:10,400
we stayed on the sidelines,

770
00:38:10,880 --> 00:38:12,030
watching indifferently.

771
00:38:12,670 --> 00:38:14,320
But after what happened with Yuanxiang,

772
00:38:14,920 --> 00:38:18,110
we finally understand the good and evil in people's hearts.

773
00:38:18,670 --> 00:38:19,670
In short,

774
00:38:20,440 --> 00:38:23,590
we now see clearly that you are someone

775
00:38:23,590 --> 00:38:25,110
who's kindhearted, loyal, and righteous.

776
00:38:25,710 --> 00:38:28,480
Today, we came not just to thank you,

777
00:38:30,480 --> 00:38:31,670
but to apologize too.

778
00:38:44,320 --> 00:38:44,920
Then...

779
00:38:46,480 --> 00:38:47,590
we'll take our leave.

780
00:38:50,510 --> 00:38:51,110
Wait.

781
00:38:56,230 --> 00:38:57,590
In truth, we're all the same,

782
00:38:57,760 --> 00:38:59,230
without any support in this world.

783
00:39:00,280 --> 00:39:01,190
But I've been thinking,

784
00:39:03,070 --> 00:39:04,480
if women could rely

785
00:39:04,480 --> 00:39:05,630
on one another,

786
00:39:08,550 --> 00:39:10,070
then perhaps there wouldn't be another Yuanxiang.

787
00:39:11,710 --> 00:39:12,710
There's something

788
00:39:13,960 --> 00:39:16,030
I need the opinion of you on.

789
00:39:18,360 --> 00:39:21,110
I want to establish the Duckweed Society within Clear Mind.

790
00:39:22,110 --> 00:39:25,070
From now on, we'll set aside ten percent of our profits

791
00:39:25,360 --> 00:39:26,110
and add

792
00:39:27,440 --> 00:39:28,800
Lady Huan's former shares to it,

793
00:39:30,400 --> 00:39:31,800
to help women in Yangzhou

794
00:39:32,670 --> 00:39:33,590
who, like us,

795
00:39:34,590 --> 00:39:35,920
have no one to rely on.

796
00:39:39,030 --> 00:39:39,710
How about it?

797
00:39:42,150 --> 00:39:43,280
With the Duckweed Society,

798
00:39:43,440 --> 00:39:45,710
our hearts and efforts

799
00:39:46,760 --> 00:39:47,840
will be united.

800
00:39:48,880 --> 00:39:52,190
We'll finally have a place to call home.

801
00:39:52,510 --> 00:39:53,000
So,

802
00:39:55,440 --> 00:39:56,760
are you interested in rejoining as shareholders?

803
00:40:01,190 --> 00:40:01,960
Yes.

804
00:40:03,710 --> 00:40:05,710
This time, no more backing out!

805
00:40:05,880 --> 00:40:06,880
Absolutely not.

806
00:40:07,400 --> 00:40:09,230
Even if we lose money in the future,

807
00:40:09,760 --> 00:40:10,670
we believe

808
00:40:10,670 --> 00:40:11,670
with Ms. Su here,

809
00:40:12,070 --> 00:40:14,000
and all of us working together,

810
00:40:14,320 --> 00:40:15,760
there's no obstacle we can't overcome.

811
00:40:17,630 --> 00:40:19,150
Alright, take a seat, everyone.

812
00:40:19,510 --> 00:40:20,400
Enjoy some tea.

813
00:40:20,840 --> 00:40:21,920
Yingtao, get everything ready.

814
00:40:22,110 --> 00:40:22,880
- Come on, Ladies. - Let's go.

815
00:40:24,150 --> 00:40:25,360
Alright, I'll take a seat then.

816
00:40:27,500 --> 00:40:31,280
[Grand Governor's Office]

817
00:40:31,280 --> 00:40:31,840
Qin Mu,

818
00:40:33,150 --> 00:40:34,400
you harmed the people,

819
00:40:35,230 --> 00:40:37,320
then framed Clear Mind.

820
00:40:38,280 --> 00:40:39,150
Do you have anything to say?

821
00:40:39,710 --> 00:40:41,110
I'm innocent, Inspector Zhang!

822
00:40:41,320 --> 00:40:42,320
I don't know anything.

823
00:40:43,360 --> 00:40:44,400
She made me do it!

824
00:40:44,920 --> 00:40:46,510
She's envious of Clear Mind's business,

825
00:40:46,710 --> 00:40:48,320
so she wants to take it over herself!

826
00:40:48,840 --> 00:40:51,190
Inspector Zhang, I was orphaned at a young age.

827
00:40:51,760 --> 00:40:54,000
I fought my way up from nothing to get here.

828
00:40:54,440 --> 00:40:56,480
I would never do something so despicable.

829
00:40:57,230 --> 00:40:58,280
Please, see the truth!

830
00:41:01,030 --> 00:41:01,630
Bai Niao,

831
00:41:02,840 --> 00:41:05,070
is what Qin Mu said true?

832
00:41:10,630 --> 00:41:11,760
Reporting to Inspector Zhang,

833
00:41:13,400 --> 00:41:16,110
what Qin Mu said is true.

834
00:41:17,110 --> 00:41:18,920
The poisoning was my doing alone,

835
00:41:19,480 --> 00:41:21,480
and has nothing to do with anyone else.

836
00:41:21,840 --> 00:41:23,590
Exactly, it has nothing to do with me!

837
00:41:23,590 --> 00:41:25,070
She did it all on her own!

838
00:41:40,880 --> 00:41:42,150
Today, we're sounding the drum

839
00:41:42,880 --> 00:41:44,400
to seek justice for Yuanxiang!

840
00:41:44,630 --> 00:41:46,880
[Grand Governor's Office]
Qin Mu, in an effort to frame Clear Mind,

841
00:41:47,030 --> 00:41:49,400
poisoned and harmed Yuanxiang!

842
00:41:50,500 --> 00:41:51,860
What a villain!

843
00:41:54,630 --> 00:41:55,670
Who is beating the drum here?

844
00:41:58,760 --> 00:42:00,000
We are the songstresses of Yangzhou.

845
00:42:00,510 --> 00:42:02,230
Today, we've come with a petition,

846
00:42:02,920 --> 00:42:05,320
requesting that Inspector Zhang punish the evildoer severely,

847
00:42:05,320 --> 00:42:07,110
and restore justice for Yuanxiang!

848
00:42:07,480 --> 00:42:09,440
Restore justice for Yuanxiang!

849
00:42:22,670 --> 00:42:26,190
I, Yuanxiang, accuse Qin Mu of poisoning me,

850
00:42:26,190 --> 00:42:28,440
and deliberately delaying

851
00:42:28,440 --> 00:42:29,840
when my life was at risk,

852
00:42:30,110 --> 00:42:31,630
solely to ruin Clear Mind's reputation.

853
00:42:31,960 --> 00:42:33,480
Aren't you perfectly fine now?

854
00:42:33,960 --> 00:42:35,320
I see,

855
00:42:35,630 --> 00:42:38,150
you pretended to be poisoned to slander Clear Mind!

856
00:42:38,760 --> 00:42:40,880
You heartless scoundrel!

857
00:42:41,360 --> 00:42:43,960
I was on the brink of death when they sent me for treatment!

858
00:42:44,280 --> 00:42:46,030
The doctor at the clinic can testify to that!

859
00:42:47,280 --> 00:42:48,920
You waited and waited,

860
00:42:49,400 --> 00:42:51,320
and when you saw I didn't get poisoned from the glassware,

861
00:42:51,630 --> 00:42:54,070
you personally fed me poisoned pastries,

862
00:42:54,070 --> 00:42:55,280
making me suffer from the poisoning!

863
00:42:56,230 --> 00:42:56,920
Qin Mu,

864
00:42:58,000 --> 00:42:58,880
you said...

865
00:42:59,550 --> 00:43:01,150
you said you'd marry me,

866
00:43:02,670 --> 00:43:04,440
yet you intended all along to harm me.

867
00:43:04,440 --> 00:43:04,800
I...

868
00:43:04,800 --> 00:43:06,510
Lies, all lies!

869
00:43:06,670 --> 00:43:07,760
What status do you think you have?

870
00:43:07,760 --> 00:43:08,960
You're nothing but a lowly songstress!

871
00:43:08,960 --> 00:43:10,360
What give you the right to marry me? Pah!

872
00:43:10,360 --> 00:43:11,480
Who are you calling lowly?

873
00:43:11,480 --> 00:43:12,280
It's all of you!

874
00:43:12,280 --> 00:43:13,840
You filthy songstresses!

875
00:43:13,840 --> 00:43:14,440
Silence!

876
00:43:14,630 --> 00:43:15,480
All of you...

877
00:43:15,800 --> 00:43:16,630
You're the lowly one!

878
00:43:16,760 --> 00:43:17,550
Lady Bai,

879
00:43:18,070 --> 00:43:19,440
he's insulting us like this,

880
00:43:19,960 --> 00:43:21,150
why do you still cover for him?

881
00:43:23,320 --> 00:43:23,880
Qin Mu,

882
00:43:24,550 --> 00:43:26,920
you keep saying it wasn't you,

883
00:43:26,920 --> 00:43:28,400
it was all Bai Niao's doing.

884
00:43:28,840 --> 00:43:30,110
I have a confession here.

885
00:43:33,070 --> 00:43:34,880
[Confession]
Mr. Jia, the decorative box merchant,

886
00:43:35,360 --> 00:43:37,510
can confirm that you poisoned the boxes,

887
00:43:37,510 --> 00:43:38,710
showing no regard for human life!

888
00:43:39,230 --> 00:43:40,920
With both witnesses and evidence present,

889
00:43:41,280 --> 00:43:42,550
what do you have left to deny?

890
00:44:23,100 --> 00:44:29,220
♪Life flows like a boat, navigating joys and woes♪

891
00:44:29,260 --> 00:44:34,540
♪Longing for distant shores♪

892
00:44:34,860 --> 00:44:38,420
♪Aware this moment may tear my heart apart♪

893
00:44:38,420 --> 00:44:41,260
♪Better to roam alone♪

894
00:44:41,260 --> 00:44:45,980
♪Many depart, none return♪

895
00:44:47,580 --> 00:44:53,780
♪How can we resist gazing at each other amid the blooms?♪

896
00:44:54,580 --> 00:44:59,460
♪Your face glows like lanterns in the night♪

897
00:44:59,900 --> 00:45:02,980
♪Love fades on the stone bridge, yet bonds remain♪

898
00:45:03,700 --> 00:45:06,220
♪How can we endure the binds of longing?♪

899
00:45:06,740 --> 00:45:12,980
♪Like a grand dream, a lone cup of wine♪

900
00:45:15,660 --> 00:45:18,620
♪May this world hold♪

901
00:45:18,660 --> 00:45:21,780
♪Both sorrow and warmth♪

902
00:45:22,340 --> 00:45:27,700
♪To hide a broken heart away with laughter and tears♪

903
00:45:28,660 --> 00:45:31,500
♪A debt across time awaits♪

904
00:45:31,900 --> 00:45:34,620
♪A simple tale unfolds♪

905
00:45:34,780 --> 00:45:40,020
♪Nothing compares to soft rice and sweet tea♪

906
00:45:40,700 --> 00:45:43,380
♪May this fate intertwine♪

907
00:45:43,380 --> 00:45:46,940
♪Half in regret, half in longing♪

908
00:45:47,620 --> 00:45:52,780
♪Radiant memories tint your gaze♪

909
00:45:53,740 --> 00:45:56,220
♪The world's bitterness♪

910
00:45:56,660 --> 00:45:59,460
♪Still accompanies my dreams♪

911
00:45:59,980 --> 00:46:05,300
♪Drifting afar on the shore of your life♪

912
00:46:05,540 --> 00:46:09,380
♪Quietly watching over you♪