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30 00:03:37,940 --> 00:03:40,060 My son has gained the favor of the County Princess 31 00:03:40,060 --> 00:03:42,021 and is bound to be promoted. 32 00:03:42,581 --> 00:03:45,060 In the future, our two families should interact more 33 00:03:45,060 --> 00:03:47,101 and support each other in official circles. 34 00:03:47,101 --> 00:03:48,821 It will be beneficial. 35 00:03:51,780 --> 00:03:54,541 Whoever forms an alliance with Prince Ning 36 00:03:54,541 --> 00:03:56,701 will become my comrade. 37 00:03:57,981 --> 00:04:00,141 The Floral Envoy accompanies the County Princess 38 00:04:00,141 --> 00:04:01,701 to relax here. 39 00:04:02,500 --> 00:04:05,101 It's obvious who is the son-in-law 40 00:04:05,101 --> 00:04:06,940 favored by His Highness. 41 00:04:06,940 --> 00:04:10,220 I must remind you 42 00:04:10,861 --> 00:04:14,141 to beware lest all your efforts be in vain. 43 00:04:33,261 --> 00:04:34,701 Your Highness, we have arrived. 44 00:04:58,381 --> 00:05:00,741 Greetings, Princess. 45 00:05:20,261 --> 00:05:22,860 - No need for formalities. - Thank you, Your Highness. 46 00:05:26,061 --> 00:05:27,389 Your Highness. 47 00:05:45,381 --> 00:05:46,821 Zishu. 48 00:05:46,821 --> 00:05:48,220 Long time no see. 49 00:05:48,900 --> 00:05:49,941 How have you been recently? 50 00:05:52,141 --> 00:05:53,501 All is well. 51 00:05:53,501 --> 00:05:55,220 I've heard about what happened. 52 00:05:55,220 --> 00:05:57,860 Please don't worry too much, Your Highness. 53 00:06:04,340 --> 00:06:05,621 The floral banquet is ready. 54 00:06:05,621 --> 00:06:07,381 Please invite the Floral Envoy. 55 00:06:08,141 --> 00:06:10,540 The Envoy is resting after the tiring journey. 56 00:06:10,540 --> 00:06:12,340 Please wait a moment. 57 00:06:12,340 --> 00:06:13,853 Very well, very well. 58 00:06:17,460 --> 00:06:19,420 My lord, it's time to get up. 59 00:06:19,420 --> 00:06:20,829 Everyone is waiting for you. 60 00:06:54,821 --> 00:06:57,220 Greetings, Floral Envoy. 61 00:06:59,980 --> 00:07:01,181 Greetings to everyone. 62 00:07:05,621 --> 00:07:08,021 Where did you get drunk last night? 63 00:07:08,021 --> 00:07:10,300 You slept all the way and made us wait. 64 00:07:11,741 --> 00:07:13,420 I wanted to leave more time 65 00:07:13,420 --> 00:07:15,420 for the County Princess' pleasantries. 66 00:07:15,420 --> 00:07:18,420 Mr. Liu, you wouldn't blame me, right 67 00:07:18,420 --> 00:07:19,540 Of course not. 68 00:07:19,540 --> 00:07:21,780 The presence of the County Princess and Floral Envoy 69 00:07:21,780 --> 00:07:24,061 is honoring to my house. 70 00:07:24,061 --> 00:07:25,261 Come, please. 71 00:07:45,021 --> 00:07:46,301 My lady. 72 00:07:47,860 --> 00:07:49,100 Your Highness, please. 73 00:07:51,141 --> 00:07:52,261 Please watch your step. 74 00:07:56,141 --> 00:07:58,701 This environment and these flowers have been specially prepared 75 00:07:58,701 --> 00:08:00,021 for your arrival. 76 00:08:01,021 --> 00:08:02,300 Your Highness, look over there. 77 00:08:02,300 --> 00:08:04,181 There are a few very rare varieties. 78 00:08:05,220 --> 00:08:06,461 Come on, have a look. 79 00:08:07,900 --> 00:08:09,141 It's really beautiful. 80 00:08:15,741 --> 00:08:17,900 The Luoyang officialdom is full of hidden talents. 81 00:08:18,420 --> 00:08:19,460 Mr. Liu has put in great effort 82 00:08:20,061 --> 00:08:21,581 to gather so many 83 00:08:21,581 --> 00:08:23,581 renowned items rarely seen even in Chang'an. 84 00:08:25,100 --> 00:08:28,660 My daughter-in-law is skilled at cultivating peonies. 85 00:08:28,660 --> 00:08:31,061 She can cultivate even the most novel varieties. 86 00:08:31,061 --> 00:08:32,621 Floral Envoy, if there's any you want, 87 00:08:32,621 --> 00:08:34,540 you can take it home to enjoy to your heart's content. 88 00:08:35,501 --> 00:08:36,981 That's your dowry, my lady. 89 00:08:39,221 --> 00:08:40,900 If they belong to the young lady. 90 00:08:41,501 --> 00:08:42,900 I'll pass. 91 00:08:42,900 --> 00:08:43,981 A true gentleman 92 00:08:43,981 --> 00:08:45,021 does not take what others love. 93 00:08:46,101 --> 00:08:47,261 Today, I wanted 94 00:08:47,261 --> 00:08:49,461 to adorn my hair with fresh flowers. 95 00:08:49,461 --> 00:08:50,981 But the inn was so shabby 96 00:08:50,981 --> 00:08:53,060 that I couldn't find a suitable one. 97 00:08:54,261 --> 00:08:56,101 But this garden full of peonies 98 00:08:56,101 --> 00:08:57,580 does seem fitting. 99 00:08:59,101 --> 00:09:00,341 This one, right? I see. 100 00:09:00,341 --> 00:09:01,597 Hold on. 101 00:09:09,141 --> 00:09:10,221 Please forgive me, Your Highness. 102 00:09:11,341 --> 00:09:12,700 the peonies are flattered 103 00:09:13,341 --> 00:09:14,700 by your affection. 104 00:09:15,221 --> 00:09:16,660 But these peonies 105 00:09:16,660 --> 00:09:19,300 are the dowry given by my father and mother. 106 00:09:19,900 --> 00:09:21,501 Even if I am dull, 107 00:09:21,501 --> 00:09:22,981 I dare not be unfilial. 108 00:09:22,981 --> 00:09:25,101 I hope Your Highness can show mercy. 109 00:09:25,900 --> 00:09:27,861 Whether you are filial or not 110 00:09:27,861 --> 00:09:29,021 is of no consequence to me. 111 00:09:34,141 --> 00:09:35,621 Youzhen. 112 00:09:35,621 --> 00:09:37,660 Since it is her dowry, let it be. 113 00:09:40,660 --> 00:09:42,660 Zishu, it's just a flower. 114 00:09:42,660 --> 00:09:43,700 Can't you bear to part with it? 115 00:09:44,540 --> 00:09:45,780 But… 116 00:09:45,780 --> 00:09:47,820 As the daughter of the imperial family, 117 00:09:47,820 --> 00:09:49,700 you must have seen all the rare things. 118 00:09:50,580 --> 00:09:52,461 To be honest, 119 00:09:52,461 --> 00:09:53,621 these peonies 120 00:09:53,621 --> 00:09:55,101 are just ordinary flowers 121 00:09:55,101 --> 00:09:56,621 in your eyes, Your Highness. 122 00:09:56,621 --> 00:09:58,180 But to me, 123 00:09:58,180 --> 00:10:00,180 they are of considerable value to carry with oneself. 124 00:10:01,221 --> 00:10:03,180 I hope you can show leniency. 125 00:10:03,180 --> 00:10:05,741 Why bother quibbling with a woman of no significance like me? 126 00:10:07,261 --> 00:10:08,621 After all is said and done, 127 00:10:08,621 --> 00:10:10,141 it's all about money. 128 00:10:10,900 --> 00:10:12,300 Indeed. 129 00:10:12,300 --> 00:10:15,060 Peonies are flowers in our eyes. 130 00:10:15,060 --> 00:10:16,940 But in the eyes of merchants, 131 00:10:16,940 --> 00:10:18,660 they are nuggets of gold. 132 00:10:19,900 --> 00:10:21,420 That's true, Your Highness. 133 00:10:22,300 --> 00:10:24,700 As long as we take the branches of these flowers, plant them in the soil, 134 00:10:24,700 --> 00:10:26,141 and tend to them diligently, 135 00:10:26,141 --> 00:10:28,820 next Spring, they will bloom, one flower becoming two. 136 00:10:28,820 --> 00:10:30,461 They're more than just nuggets of gold. 137 00:10:30,461 --> 00:10:33,141 They're practically a wealth-bringing deity that generates money annually. 138 00:10:35,420 --> 00:10:36,573 Enough. 139 00:10:40,221 --> 00:10:41,741 My wife is a vulgar huckster 140 00:10:41,741 --> 00:10:43,141 and has offended the County Princess. 141 00:10:43,141 --> 00:10:44,861 Your Highness, 142 00:10:44,861 --> 00:10:46,341 please don't stoop to her level. 143 00:10:53,060 --> 00:10:55,060 The County Princess is naturally beautiful. 144 00:10:55,060 --> 00:10:56,381 Even without fresh flowers adorning her, 145 00:10:56,381 --> 00:10:57,621 her grace stands out. 146 00:10:58,660 --> 00:11:00,540 Other vulgar powders and rogue creams in the garden 147 00:11:00,540 --> 00:11:01,741 cannot hold a candle to her. 148 00:11:02,780 --> 00:11:03,780 Let it be. 149 00:11:03,780 --> 00:11:05,420 Let's leave these nuggets of gold 150 00:11:05,420 --> 00:11:06,461 to the young lady. 151 00:11:09,221 --> 00:11:10,741 I am magnanimous. 152 00:11:10,741 --> 00:11:11,837 So be it. 153 00:11:12,700 --> 00:11:13,861 Thank you, Your Highness. 154 00:11:15,341 --> 00:11:16,420 Your Highness. 155 00:11:16,420 --> 00:11:19,861 Allow me to take you to the Water Jade Pavilion for a rest. This way, please. 156 00:11:19,861 --> 00:11:20,981 Your Highness. 157 00:11:29,981 --> 00:11:31,261 To do as one says, 158 00:11:33,101 --> 00:11:34,381 I've come to help you 159 00:11:34,381 --> 00:11:35,621 get rid of the troublemakers. 160 00:11:36,341 --> 00:11:38,580 Do you want the 100-set way 161 00:11:39,141 --> 00:11:40,780 or the 80-set way? 162 00:11:42,221 --> 00:11:45,341 I won't let go of even a single flower. I am very stingy. 163 00:11:45,861 --> 00:11:47,861 So how can I afford to summon the Floral Envoy? 164 00:11:49,741 --> 00:11:51,221 Moreover, 165 00:11:51,221 --> 00:11:52,621 my own troublemakers 166 00:11:52,621 --> 00:11:54,261 should rightfully be dealt with by myself. 167 00:11:55,261 --> 00:11:56,420 No need to trouble you. 168 00:11:59,180 --> 00:12:00,445 Floral Envoy. 169 00:12:02,780 --> 00:12:03,981 Keeper Chen. 170 00:12:06,180 --> 00:12:07,420 Long time no see. 171 00:12:07,420 --> 00:12:09,501 You are as dashing and suave as ever. 172 00:12:12,221 --> 00:12:13,861 The Liu Mansion has never been this lively before. 173 00:12:14,780 --> 00:12:17,341 Look at the lady of the house with that sycophantic look, 174 00:12:17,341 --> 00:12:19,261 they even mock you for being vulgar. 175 00:12:19,261 --> 00:12:20,780 Where are they any better? 176 00:12:22,461 --> 00:12:23,461 If I don't pretend to be 177 00:12:23,461 --> 00:12:24,580 greedy for money, 178 00:12:25,180 --> 00:12:27,501 how could the County Princess have so easily given up just now? 179 00:12:28,900 --> 00:12:30,180 These peonies 180 00:12:30,180 --> 00:12:32,221 are the keepsakes my mother left me. 181 00:12:32,221 --> 00:12:33,820 I must protect them. 182 00:12:33,820 --> 00:12:35,861 What does it matter if people disdain me a little? 183 00:12:37,861 --> 00:12:39,229 Are you here for the flowers? 184 00:12:41,021 --> 00:12:42,365 There are more over there. 185 00:12:43,060 --> 00:12:44,341 How brazen. 186 00:12:44,341 --> 00:12:46,621 Don't say that. These are the young lady's golden goose. 187 00:12:51,300 --> 00:12:53,741 The County Princess looks at the lord with deep affection. 188 00:12:53,741 --> 00:12:55,940 She must have old feelings for him. 189 00:12:55,940 --> 00:12:57,700 That's why she deliberately made things difficult for you, my lady. 190 00:12:58,300 --> 00:12:59,900 It doesn't matter. 191 00:12:59,900 --> 00:13:01,180 If Liu Chang and the County Princess 192 00:13:01,180 --> 00:13:02,540 wish to rekindle their past relationship, 193 00:13:03,141 --> 00:13:04,300 they certainly won't make room for me. 194 00:13:05,180 --> 00:13:07,420 If he initiates the divorce, 195 00:13:07,420 --> 00:13:09,381 it would be the Liu family breaking the marriage contract first. 196 00:13:10,621 --> 00:13:12,101 I have no reason not to agree. 197 00:13:12,820 --> 00:13:13,900 To me, 198 00:13:14,420 --> 00:13:15,780 this may be a good opportunity. 199 00:13:16,540 --> 00:13:18,101 But once divorced, 200 00:13:18,101 --> 00:13:20,341 others will regard you as a cast-off wife. 201 00:13:20,341 --> 00:13:22,060 Arranging another marriage later on might be… 202 00:13:22,060 --> 00:13:23,540 Silly Yulu. 203 00:13:23,540 --> 00:13:24,580 Life 204 00:13:24,580 --> 00:13:25,861 is yours to live. 205 00:13:26,381 --> 00:13:27,940 Why bother about others' views? 206 00:13:29,060 --> 00:13:31,180 These two are the daughters of Commandant Wang. 207 00:13:31,180 --> 00:13:33,221 Heye, Hehua. 208 00:13:33,221 --> 00:13:34,420 Greet the Floral Envoy. 209 00:13:34,420 --> 00:13:35,741 I've always thought 210 00:13:35,741 --> 00:13:37,741 that corrupt officials are either fat-headed 211 00:13:37,741 --> 00:13:39,580 or weasel-faced. 212 00:13:39,580 --> 00:13:41,221 I've never expected the Floral Envoy 213 00:13:41,221 --> 00:13:42,820 to be so dashing and handsome. 214 00:13:43,420 --> 00:13:45,341 Look at those unmarried ladies. 215 00:13:45,341 --> 00:13:47,261 Their eyes are practically glued to him. 216 00:13:48,221 --> 00:13:49,261 Common folks 217 00:13:49,261 --> 00:13:51,420 tending to their own plot of land 218 00:13:52,060 --> 00:13:53,341 are seen as vulgar and coarse 219 00:13:53,341 --> 00:13:54,700 in their eyes. 220 00:13:55,580 --> 00:13:57,420 While the officials insatiably greedy 221 00:13:57,420 --> 00:13:58,540 who accept bribes 222 00:13:59,101 --> 00:14:00,221 are the best marriage material 223 00:14:00,221 --> 00:14:01,820 and the ladder to climb up the ranks 224 00:14:01,820 --> 00:14:03,501 in their eyes. 225 00:14:04,261 --> 00:14:05,420 The Current Officialdom 226 00:14:06,381 --> 00:14:08,420 is becoming more and more miasmic. 227 00:14:09,141 --> 00:14:10,180 Ladies and gentlemen. 228 00:14:10,180 --> 00:14:11,341 Noon has arrived. 229 00:14:11,341 --> 00:14:13,101 Please take your seats. 230 00:14:13,101 --> 00:14:14,301 Please. 231 00:14:36,180 --> 00:14:38,180 Mr. Chen, apologies for the imperfect hospitality. 232 00:14:38,180 --> 00:14:39,501 This is a small token of my feelings. 233 00:14:40,820 --> 00:14:42,180 Come, please. 234 00:14:42,180 --> 00:14:43,261 Mr. Chen. 235 00:14:43,261 --> 00:14:44,349 Please. 236 00:14:46,900 --> 00:14:48,741 - After you. - Please. 237 00:14:49,981 --> 00:14:51,420 Your Highness, please. 238 00:14:51,420 --> 00:14:52,501 Please take the upper seat. 239 00:15:07,141 --> 00:15:08,180 The County Princess 240 00:15:08,180 --> 00:15:10,180 actually took the seat of the Liu family's young lady. 241 00:15:10,180 --> 00:15:12,300 Isn't this openly slapping Madam He's face? 242 00:15:12,940 --> 00:15:14,300 The County Princess, recently widowed, 243 00:15:14,300 --> 00:15:15,300 went nowhere 244 00:15:15,300 --> 00:15:16,660 but Luoyang. 245 00:15:17,820 --> 00:15:18,940 This Mr. Liu 246 00:15:18,940 --> 00:15:20,501 is a minor judge today, 247 00:15:20,501 --> 00:15:23,981 but in the future, he might just be transferred to the capital and rise rapidly. 248 00:15:29,540 --> 00:15:31,540 Your Highness, this is not proper etiquette. 249 00:15:32,461 --> 00:15:34,741 Zishu, it has been a long time since I saw you. 250 00:15:34,741 --> 00:15:36,180 I don't want to be too far from you. 251 00:15:39,261 --> 00:15:40,381 Please, sit down. 252 00:15:46,261 --> 00:15:47,861 My lady, shall we… 253 00:15:47,861 --> 00:15:49,820 It's alright. 254 00:15:49,820 --> 00:15:51,381 There are seats over there, let's go. 255 00:15:57,501 --> 00:15:59,461 This garden is full of peonies. 256 00:15:59,461 --> 00:16:01,300 There's no place for the Albizia flower. 257 00:16:02,621 --> 00:16:03,981 No flowers, no fruit. 258 00:16:05,300 --> 00:16:06,501 It does match. 259 00:16:18,221 --> 00:16:19,700 Zishu, sit down. 260 00:16:20,285 --> 00:16:21,469 Okay. 261 00:16:27,141 --> 00:16:28,700 This family of troublemakers 262 00:16:30,141 --> 00:16:31,300 is truly interesting. 263 00:17:24,901 --> 00:17:26,021 This wine is good. 264 00:17:46,060 --> 00:17:47,229 Chuanyu. 265 00:17:47,860 --> 00:17:49,421 My lord. 266 00:17:49,421 --> 00:17:52,620 How is this dance compared to the Pear Garden 267 00:17:52,620 --> 00:17:53,885 in the palace? 268 00:17:55,340 --> 00:17:56,580 Naturally, it can't compete. 269 00:17:57,461 --> 00:17:59,661 But it is quite presentable. 270 00:18:00,981 --> 00:18:02,981 It's more than just presentable. 271 00:18:04,021 --> 00:18:06,620 The look in the eyes and the posture of holding an umbrella 272 00:18:06,620 --> 00:18:08,421 clearly have a familiar 273 00:18:10,140 --> 00:18:11,661 murderous aura 274 00:18:15,221 --> 00:18:16,261 of martial artists. 275 00:18:24,661 --> 00:18:25,820 Youzhen, be careful. 276 00:18:30,140 --> 00:18:31,580 Protect the County Princess. 277 00:18:31,580 --> 00:18:32,860 My lady, get up quickly. 278 00:18:32,860 --> 00:18:34,013 Quickly. 279 00:18:38,493 --> 00:18:39,580 Go. 280 00:18:39,580 --> 00:18:40,861 Don't move. 281 00:18:45,181 --> 00:18:46,580 Treacherous official Jiang, 282 00:18:46,580 --> 00:18:49,100 you let the emperor indulge in pleasure, bringing chaos to the court hierarchy. 283 00:18:49,100 --> 00:18:50,380 The Integrity Society is here 284 00:18:50,380 --> 00:18:51,540 to act for heaven. 285 00:18:52,261 --> 00:18:53,580 Overestimating one's own ability. 286 00:18:54,780 --> 00:18:55,820 Does the Floral Envoy know kung fu? 287 00:18:57,021 --> 00:18:58,140 I've never heard of it. 288 00:18:58,140 --> 00:18:59,580 This is an imperial sword bestowed by His Majesty. 289 00:19:01,300 --> 00:19:02,860 When the sharp blade is unsheathed, 290 00:19:02,860 --> 00:19:04,300 it's as if His Majesty has arrived in person. 291 00:19:12,060 --> 00:19:13,701 What are you waiting for? 292 00:19:13,701 --> 00:19:14,741 Protect the royal sword. 293 00:19:27,380 --> 00:19:28,780 Be careful. 294 00:19:28,780 --> 00:19:30,140 Don't splatter blood everywhere. 295 00:19:30,820 --> 00:19:32,981 Staining the beautiful garments of the ladies 296 00:19:32,981 --> 00:19:34,100 would be a pity. 297 00:19:40,780 --> 00:19:41,820 Be careful, Yulu. 298 00:19:43,340 --> 00:19:46,060 Don't cut my flowers. Fight over there. 299 00:19:46,060 --> 00:19:47,293 My lady. 300 00:19:48,661 --> 00:19:50,221 My lady, you scared me. 301 00:19:50,221 --> 00:19:52,780 How could you just charge out like that? 302 00:19:52,780 --> 00:19:53,780 I was scared. 303 00:19:53,780 --> 00:19:55,300 I thought they had cut my flowers. 304 00:19:55,300 --> 00:19:57,181 - Are you alright? - I'm fine, are you? 305 00:19:57,181 --> 00:19:58,901 - I'm okay. - Control your strength well. 306 00:19:58,901 --> 00:20:00,021 Do not harm the flowers. 307 00:20:00,580 --> 00:20:02,701 The gold nuggets of the young Lady Liu 308 00:20:02,701 --> 00:20:04,181 are too expensive to compensate. 309 00:20:12,661 --> 00:20:14,261 He was previously acting as a ghost 310 00:20:14,261 --> 00:20:15,620 inside the Fuyun Temple. 311 00:20:15,620 --> 00:20:16,860 And now he fully reveals 312 00:20:16,860 --> 00:20:18,340 the posture of someone borrowing power. 313 00:20:19,140 --> 00:20:20,860 This favored one by His Majesty 314 00:20:20,860 --> 00:20:21,860 is indeed not ordinary. 315 00:20:23,060 --> 00:20:24,501 Kneel. 316 00:20:24,501 --> 00:20:26,060 It was due to my negligence 317 00:20:26,060 --> 00:20:27,501 in checking identities thoroughly 318 00:20:27,501 --> 00:20:29,340 that the thieves mixed into the assembly. 319 00:20:29,860 --> 00:20:32,100 Fortunately, the County Princess was not injured. 320 00:20:32,100 --> 00:20:34,981 But still, it disturbed the elegant interest of the County Princess and the Floral Envoy. 321 00:20:34,981 --> 00:20:36,620 Please forgive me. 322 00:20:41,380 --> 00:20:42,461 The Liu family failed to inspect 323 00:20:42,461 --> 00:20:44,540 and startled the County Princess and the Floral Envoy. 324 00:20:44,540 --> 00:20:46,140 Please show great magnanimity 325 00:20:46,140 --> 00:20:47,181 and deal with it leniently. 326 00:20:48,461 --> 00:20:50,421 Zishu, what are you doing? 327 00:20:50,421 --> 00:20:51,805 Get up quickly. 328 00:20:53,060 --> 00:20:54,461 Get up. 329 00:20:56,820 --> 00:20:58,261 For the sake of you, 330 00:20:58,261 --> 00:20:59,773 I won't pursue it. 331 00:21:05,181 --> 00:21:06,501 What do you say, Floral Envoy? 332 00:21:16,461 --> 00:21:17,461 Forget it. 333 00:21:18,380 --> 00:21:20,380 This matter can't really be blamed on Lord Liu. 334 00:21:21,421 --> 00:21:22,501 You… 335 00:21:22,501 --> 00:21:23,620 It was just a matter of poor luck. 336 00:21:24,701 --> 00:21:27,021 If today the one receiving us was the Keeper Chen, 337 00:21:27,021 --> 00:21:28,780 there would still be such a commotion. 338 00:21:31,140 --> 00:21:33,300 Assaults, assassination attempts. 339 00:21:33,981 --> 00:21:36,221 It happens several times each month. 340 00:21:36,221 --> 00:21:37,261 I'm already used to it. 341 00:21:37,860 --> 00:21:40,021 Look how skilled my subordinates are. 342 00:21:40,820 --> 00:21:43,060 Mr. Liu, no need to take it to heart. 343 00:21:44,380 --> 00:21:46,421 Everyone, get up. 344 00:21:46,421 --> 00:21:48,820 Thank you for your clemency, Your Highness, Floral Envoy. 345 00:21:51,380 --> 00:21:53,661 Having committed many evils, he has invited pursuit and killing. 346 00:21:53,661 --> 00:21:54,780 He doesn't take it as a warning, 347 00:21:55,820 --> 00:21:57,100 and yet, he's proud of it. 348 00:21:58,060 --> 00:22:00,340 You have broad minds. 349 00:22:00,340 --> 00:22:02,741 I am ashamed for not measuring up. 350 00:22:05,021 --> 00:22:06,620 Thank you, Your Highness. 351 00:22:06,620 --> 00:22:08,181 Didn't you change the way of addressing me just now? 352 00:22:08,181 --> 00:22:09,421 Why are you reverting to it again? 353 00:22:10,620 --> 00:22:12,461 I still prefer you to call me by my name. 354 00:22:14,461 --> 00:22:16,461 Youzhen, it's chaos here. 355 00:22:16,461 --> 00:22:18,540 Let's go admire the flowers somewhere else 356 00:22:18,540 --> 00:22:20,580 so that the servants tidying up won't bother you. 357 00:22:21,540 --> 00:22:23,380 - Okay. - Please. 358 00:22:44,461 --> 00:22:45,701 Ladies and gentlemen. 359 00:22:46,461 --> 00:22:48,140 Thank you for coming. 360 00:22:48,140 --> 00:22:49,421 Please forgive me for my poor hospitality. 361 00:22:51,300 --> 00:22:52,620 Mr. Liu. 362 00:22:52,620 --> 00:22:53,661 You are humble. 363 00:22:54,780 --> 00:22:57,741 In today's floral banquet, the peonies are dazzling. 364 00:22:57,741 --> 00:22:58,941 We 365 00:22:58,941 --> 00:23:01,261 were honored to feast our eyes 366 00:23:01,261 --> 00:23:02,540 in the light of the County Princess 367 00:23:02,540 --> 00:23:03,820 and the Floral Envoy. 368 00:23:05,820 --> 00:23:08,820 The County Princess and the Floral Envoy are staying here. 369 00:23:08,820 --> 00:23:11,661 It will certainly lead to many banquets and feasts in the future. 370 00:23:11,661 --> 00:23:12,901 Our two families 371 00:23:12,901 --> 00:23:14,261 must interact with each other more frequently. 372 00:23:15,860 --> 00:23:16,941 Of course. 373 00:23:19,340 --> 00:23:20,741 Floral Envoy. 374 00:23:20,741 --> 00:23:23,100 This banquet cannot continue. 375 00:23:23,100 --> 00:23:25,580 I shall take my leave first. 376 00:23:27,540 --> 00:23:29,060 Everyone, please hold on. 377 00:23:32,780 --> 00:23:34,100 Now that the assassin has been captured, 378 00:23:34,741 --> 00:23:35,820 where is everyone going? 379 00:23:37,181 --> 00:23:38,701 Let's continue drinking 380 00:23:38,701 --> 00:23:39,780 and the entertainment. 381 00:23:40,421 --> 00:23:41,620 That's the proper thing to do. 382 00:23:43,140 --> 00:23:44,140 Exactly, exactly. 383 00:23:44,140 --> 00:23:46,340 I will summon people to clean up immediately. 384 00:23:46,340 --> 00:23:48,181 - Servants. - No need for that. 385 00:23:48,701 --> 00:23:50,261 Leave it to my men. 386 00:23:50,941 --> 00:23:52,021 They are experienced. 387 00:23:53,300 --> 00:23:54,860 Chuanyu. 388 00:23:54,860 --> 00:23:56,413 Yes. 389 00:23:57,380 --> 00:23:58,380 You know what to do. 390 00:23:58,380 --> 00:24:01,181 - Take the assassin away. Tidy up the scene. - Yes. 391 00:24:01,181 --> 00:24:02,860 Aren't all corrupt officials afraid of death? 392 00:24:03,860 --> 00:24:05,820 Even so, the Floral Envoy still has the mood 393 00:24:05,820 --> 00:24:07,181 to continue feasting. 394 00:24:07,181 --> 00:24:09,140 One who is shameless never worries about anything. 395 00:24:10,181 --> 00:24:11,741 - Shameless Jiang. - Kneel properly. 396 00:24:12,780 --> 00:24:13,941 Ladies and gentlemen, please. 397 00:24:13,941 --> 00:24:15,021 Please move to the garden. 398 00:24:17,421 --> 00:24:18,845 This way, please. 399 00:24:32,540 --> 00:24:34,741 Seeing how proficient these subordinates are, 400 00:24:35,501 --> 00:24:37,901 I can't help but want to shout 'bravo'. 401 00:24:40,941 --> 00:24:42,461 Although I don't mind assassination, 402 00:24:43,221 --> 00:24:44,620 before I came, 403 00:24:44,620 --> 00:24:45,941 His Majesty specifically instructed me 404 00:24:46,501 --> 00:24:47,741 to see if Luoyang 405 00:24:47,741 --> 00:24:49,820 is as outstanding and spiritually vibrant as the rumors say. 406 00:24:50,421 --> 00:24:51,461 How should I report 407 00:24:52,060 --> 00:24:53,300 today's events to His Majesty 408 00:24:54,060 --> 00:24:55,820 when I return to Chang'an? 409 00:24:56,701 --> 00:24:57,780 I… 410 00:24:57,780 --> 00:24:59,140 Mr. Liu, there's no need for this. 411 00:25:00,021 --> 00:25:01,661 I don't need your courtesies. 412 00:25:03,380 --> 00:25:05,380 Well, Floral Envoy, 413 00:25:05,380 --> 00:25:06,661 how much tangible courtesy 414 00:25:06,661 --> 00:25:08,380 can exempt one from the crime of negligence? 415 00:25:11,221 --> 00:25:12,340 This crime 416 00:25:12,981 --> 00:25:14,820 can be big or small, 417 00:25:14,820 --> 00:25:16,100 depending on how fast 418 00:25:16,100 --> 00:25:17,461 my returning carriage goes. 419 00:25:18,981 --> 00:25:20,620 I am a forgetful person. 420 00:25:21,580 --> 00:25:23,860 If the journey back is long enough, 421 00:25:24,380 --> 00:25:25,941 by the time I return to Chang'an, 422 00:25:25,941 --> 00:25:27,060 I will have forgotten everything. 423 00:25:27,661 --> 00:25:29,540 Then, His Majesty will only know that Luoyang 424 00:25:30,060 --> 00:25:32,580 is warm with flowers blooming and the common folk prospering. 425 00:25:34,580 --> 00:25:35,741 The gifts for His Majesty 426 00:25:35,741 --> 00:25:37,181 and the Floral Envoy 427 00:25:37,181 --> 00:25:39,860 will be enough to make it difficult for the horses to take a step. 428 00:25:39,860 --> 00:25:41,021 Please rest assured. 429 00:25:44,021 --> 00:25:45,300 Mr. Liu is a clear-headed person. 430 00:25:46,060 --> 00:25:47,661 In the future, you will certainly 431 00:25:47,661 --> 00:25:49,021 rise rapidly through the ranks. 432 00:25:50,421 --> 00:25:51,941 Thank you, Floral Envoy. 433 00:25:54,741 --> 00:25:56,300 Having had plenty of wine and food, 434 00:25:56,300 --> 00:25:57,741 why not play something 435 00:25:57,741 --> 00:25:58,981 to stretch our limbs a bit? 436 00:25:59,901 --> 00:26:01,901 I remember that Zishu is quite fond of archery. 437 00:26:02,540 --> 00:26:04,060 Do you have a target for archery? 438 00:26:04,060 --> 00:26:05,340 Yes, yes. 439 00:26:05,981 --> 00:26:07,181 County Princess, please. 440 00:26:10,540 --> 00:26:11,965 Please. 441 00:26:15,100 --> 00:26:16,741 Mudan, go prepare some refreshments. 442 00:26:35,060 --> 00:26:36,421 - After you, Suizhi. - Please. 443 00:26:54,221 --> 00:26:55,540 How did it go off-target? 444 00:26:56,100 --> 00:26:57,501 Jiang. 445 00:26:57,501 --> 00:26:59,100 A gust of spring breeze just came by. 446 00:26:59,100 --> 00:27:00,701 Although it messed up your aim, 447 00:27:00,701 --> 00:27:03,661 it is a good omen of success in the spring breeze. 448 00:27:03,661 --> 00:27:04,780 Jiang. 449 00:27:04,780 --> 00:27:06,340 Joyous events are approaching. 450 00:27:06,340 --> 00:27:08,380 You have such sayings in Luoyang. 451 00:27:20,860 --> 00:27:22,461 Well… 452 00:27:22,461 --> 00:27:24,060 No competing for the colors of spring, 453 00:27:24,060 --> 00:27:26,901 in autumn, it shall ascend into the cloud-filled skies. 454 00:27:26,901 --> 00:27:28,221 Floral Envoy. 455 00:27:28,221 --> 00:27:30,540 This truly is a great omen of good fortune. 456 00:27:31,261 --> 00:27:32,661 - That's right. - Well said, well said. 457 00:27:32,661 --> 00:27:33,741 Great fortune, great fortune. 458 00:27:33,741 --> 00:27:35,580 Great fortune, oh great fortune. 459 00:28:03,540 --> 00:28:04,741 Archery is uninteresting. 460 00:28:05,261 --> 00:28:07,501 Better to switch to pitching pots, huh? 461 00:28:07,501 --> 00:28:08,820 - Alright. - Pitching pots. 462 00:28:08,820 --> 00:28:09,820 Right, right. 463 00:28:09,820 --> 00:28:11,501 Pitching pots, pitching pots is good. 464 00:28:11,501 --> 00:28:13,701 Let's all go to the garden to pitch pots. 465 00:28:14,261 --> 00:28:15,780 County Princess, please. 466 00:28:17,860 --> 00:28:19,741 - Let's go. - Please, please, please. 467 00:28:19,741 --> 00:28:21,421 After you. 468 00:28:21,421 --> 00:28:23,021 - Jiang. - You go ahead. 469 00:28:40,620 --> 00:28:43,380 Why does this person deliberately hide his abilities? 470 00:28:43,380 --> 00:28:45,580 And why did he aim solely at this wealth-attracting copper coin? 471 00:28:52,780 --> 00:28:53,820 A small token of appreciation. 472 00:28:53,820 --> 00:28:55,461 - Thank you. - Take care, take care. 473 00:28:56,461 --> 00:28:57,741 Mr. Li, here you go. 474 00:28:57,741 --> 00:28:59,501 Thank you. 475 00:28:59,501 --> 00:29:00,661 Mrs. Zhang, please take care on your way. 476 00:29:00,661 --> 00:29:02,140 - Thank you. - See you again. 477 00:29:03,901 --> 00:29:05,533 Thank you. 478 00:29:06,340 --> 00:29:08,100 I just ran into that lad at the second gate 479 00:29:08,100 --> 00:29:09,181 and found out 480 00:29:09,181 --> 00:29:11,140 that those carriages brought by the Floral Envoy 481 00:29:11,140 --> 00:29:12,261 were all empty. 482 00:29:13,580 --> 00:29:16,060 Those carriages were personally bestowed by His Majesty, 483 00:29:16,060 --> 00:29:18,181 representing the supreme honor and favor of His Majesty. 484 00:29:18,181 --> 00:29:19,661 And the rule of the Floral Envoy is 485 00:29:19,661 --> 00:29:20,741 to travel with empty carriages 486 00:29:20,741 --> 00:29:22,060 and return fully loaded. 487 00:29:22,060 --> 00:29:23,741 Indeed, he is the number one greedy official in the world. 488 00:29:24,540 --> 00:29:26,261 The Floral Envoy is unfathomable, 489 00:29:26,261 --> 00:29:28,021 and not as simple as he appears. 490 00:29:28,021 --> 00:29:29,501 Let's not interfere with this matter. 491 00:29:29,501 --> 00:29:31,620 The most important thing is to go and find the lady of the house 492 00:29:31,620 --> 00:29:33,620 to move the peonies back to my courtyard as soon as possible. 493 00:29:33,620 --> 00:29:34,741 Only then can I be at ease. 494 00:29:35,580 --> 00:29:38,501 But it's impossible for Mudan to raise so much money all at once. 495 00:29:38,501 --> 00:29:39,941 And there is no way to get it from home. 496 00:29:40,461 --> 00:29:41,820 It seems 497 00:29:41,820 --> 00:29:43,620 that the only option is to sell the imperial-granted Zixi pills 498 00:29:43,620 --> 00:29:44,780 in order to raise the funds. 499 00:29:46,941 --> 00:29:48,060 The tribute medicine can save lives 500 00:29:48,060 --> 00:29:49,501 when the time comes. 501 00:29:49,501 --> 00:29:50,941 They can never be sold. 502 00:29:52,421 --> 00:29:53,540 When He entered the family, 503 00:29:53,540 --> 00:29:55,421 didn't her father give us a large sum of money? 504 00:29:56,300 --> 00:29:57,540 Now it's all spent. 505 00:29:57,540 --> 00:29:58,780 How have you been managing the household? 506 00:29:59,741 --> 00:30:00,860 My Lord. 507 00:30:00,860 --> 00:30:03,100 Two distinguished guests have come. 508 00:30:03,100 --> 00:30:04,580 Not to mention the expenses 509 00:30:04,580 --> 00:30:05,941 of the banquet hosted for them, 510 00:30:05,941 --> 00:30:08,340 they are going to stay here for a while. 511 00:30:08,340 --> 00:30:09,421 Even if we had a gold mine, 512 00:30:09,421 --> 00:30:10,501 it would not be enough. 513 00:30:10,501 --> 00:30:11,501 Women simply 514 00:30:11,501 --> 00:30:12,620 lack foresight. 515 00:30:13,701 --> 00:30:15,060 The future career prospects of our son 516 00:30:15,580 --> 00:30:17,140 and the Liu family's reputation 517 00:30:17,140 --> 00:30:18,620 all depend on these few days. 518 00:30:19,501 --> 00:30:20,820 But right now… 519 00:30:20,820 --> 00:30:22,140 Didn't someone make an offer 520 00:30:22,820 --> 00:30:23,901 on He's dowry, 521 00:30:23,901 --> 00:30:24,981 those few shops? 522 00:30:25,501 --> 00:30:26,901 Have Xiangfu take the accountant 523 00:30:26,901 --> 00:30:28,021 and sell them. 524 00:30:28,021 --> 00:30:29,140 It should tide us over for a while. 525 00:30:32,021 --> 00:30:34,021 Don't even think about touching the tribute medicine. 526 00:30:34,021 --> 00:30:35,860 We must not let He discover 527 00:30:35,860 --> 00:30:38,300 that what we gave back then was a forgery. 528 00:30:38,300 --> 00:30:39,901 If her father gets wind of it, 529 00:30:39,901 --> 00:30:43,060 it will be difficult to ask him for money to grease the wheels in the future. 530 00:32:03,060 --> 00:32:04,060 Don't act impulsively. 531 00:32:05,620 --> 00:32:06,701 Let's go back first. 532 00:32:08,860 --> 00:32:10,365 Let's go back, 533 00:32:28,421 --> 00:32:29,780 I thought… 534 00:32:30,820 --> 00:32:33,021 I thought Mother was too ill. 535 00:32:34,981 --> 00:32:36,860 Even with the expensive Zixi pills, 536 00:32:36,860 --> 00:32:38,461 it didn't turn the tide. 537 00:32:39,780 --> 00:32:41,181 But I never expected… 538 00:32:43,501 --> 00:32:45,461 I never expected the pills to be fake. 539 00:32:47,661 --> 00:32:49,421 Why did they deceive me? 540 00:32:50,540 --> 00:32:51,580 Why? 541 00:32:52,860 --> 00:32:54,741 I clearly could have had more time. 542 00:32:55,941 --> 00:32:57,661 I could have more time 543 00:32:57,661 --> 00:32:58,901 to look for other miraculous medicines. 544 00:32:58,901 --> 00:33:00,021 My lady. 545 00:33:00,021 --> 00:33:02,060 My lady, don't be like this, my lady. 546 00:33:03,901 --> 00:33:05,053 My lady. 547 00:33:14,540 --> 00:33:15,901 It's all because of my incompetence. 548 00:33:17,661 --> 00:33:19,140 It's all because of my incompetence. 549 00:33:20,780 --> 00:33:22,181 If I had discovered earlier 550 00:33:22,181 --> 00:33:23,901 that the Zixi pills were fake, 551 00:33:24,701 --> 00:33:26,181 I could have wasted no time 552 00:33:26,181 --> 00:33:27,501 in seeking medical advice. 553 00:33:29,021 --> 00:33:30,300 Mother… 554 00:33:30,300 --> 00:33:33,221 Mother might have been saved. 555 00:33:35,181 --> 00:33:37,300 She wouldn't have left me. 556 00:33:39,580 --> 00:33:43,981 I was foolish, I was too foolish. 557 00:33:43,981 --> 00:33:45,100 Don't be like this, my lady. 558 00:33:45,100 --> 00:33:46,501 Don't be like this. 559 00:33:48,100 --> 00:33:49,181 My lady. 560 00:33:51,661 --> 00:33:53,701 The Master has been selling medicine for so many years, 561 00:33:53,701 --> 00:33:55,661 but he's never seen a real Zixi pill. 562 00:33:56,300 --> 00:33:58,540 The fake medicine and the one described in the medical books 563 00:33:58,540 --> 00:34:01,140 smell and appear exactly the same. 564 00:34:01,140 --> 00:34:02,901 Furthermore, as soon as Madam took it, 565 00:34:02,901 --> 00:34:04,820 there indeed was some improvement. 566 00:34:04,820 --> 00:34:07,221 It's only natural that you didn't notice. 567 00:34:07,860 --> 00:34:09,660 It's the Liu family to blame, 568 00:34:09,660 --> 00:34:10,700 not you, my lady. 569 00:34:11,620 --> 00:34:12,740 My lady, 570 00:34:12,740 --> 00:34:14,740 if Madam sees you 571 00:34:14,740 --> 00:34:17,341 this heartbroken and self-reproaching, 572 00:34:17,341 --> 00:34:19,060 she will definitely be heartbroken. 573 00:34:23,660 --> 00:34:24,660 That's right. 574 00:34:26,100 --> 00:34:28,981 I shouldn't torment myself for such a family. 575 00:34:30,821 --> 00:34:32,700 Their lies have delayed 576 00:34:33,461 --> 00:34:35,781 the treatment period for Mother. 577 00:34:38,021 --> 00:34:39,100 I will certainly make them 578 00:34:39,100 --> 00:34:40,381 pay the price. 579 00:34:41,941 --> 00:34:42,941 I will certainly make them 580 00:34:42,941 --> 00:34:44,220 pay the price. 581 00:34:44,861 --> 00:34:47,421 But we are weak and alone. 582 00:34:47,421 --> 00:34:48,660 How can we fight against them? 583 00:34:52,821 --> 00:34:54,381 If we confront them now, 584 00:34:56,620 --> 00:34:58,260 they will surely deny everything. 585 00:34:59,700 --> 00:35:00,700 How about… 586 00:35:00,700 --> 00:35:01,781 How about we tell 587 00:35:01,781 --> 00:35:02,861 the Master about this 588 00:35:02,861 --> 00:35:04,260 to seek justice? 589 00:35:05,501 --> 00:35:06,781 No. 590 00:35:07,461 --> 00:35:09,220 We have no evidence now. 591 00:35:10,021 --> 00:35:11,821 Even if we involve Father, 592 00:35:12,501 --> 00:35:13,861 it would be of no help. 593 00:35:15,060 --> 00:35:17,060 Even if we turn Liu's house upside down 594 00:35:17,060 --> 00:35:18,620 and find the real tribute medicine, 595 00:35:19,660 --> 00:35:21,180 they will not admit it. 596 00:35:22,341 --> 00:35:23,861 When that happens and the families fall out, 597 00:35:25,100 --> 00:35:27,220 we of the He family, being mere merchants, 598 00:35:28,021 --> 00:35:29,021 might bear the stigma 599 00:35:29,021 --> 00:35:30,501 of being ungrateful and treacherous. 600 00:35:34,060 --> 00:35:35,461 What we can do now 601 00:35:36,580 --> 00:35:38,501 is to withdraw from the Liu family intact. 602 00:35:39,901 --> 00:35:40,941 Once we get home, 603 00:35:41,620 --> 00:35:42,981 we'll plan our next step. 604 00:35:45,260 --> 00:35:46,973 In any case, 605 00:35:48,180 --> 00:35:49,740 I cannot stay a moment longer 606 00:35:50,981 --> 00:35:53,021 at this place of cruelty. 607 00:35:54,100 --> 00:35:55,421 My lady, you want a divorce. 608 00:35:58,660 --> 00:36:00,221 That's right. 609 00:36:08,821 --> 00:36:11,140 Liu Shen insisted on me marrying into the Liu family 610 00:36:12,540 --> 00:36:14,381 for my birth characters. 611 00:36:15,461 --> 00:36:17,620 He will surely not let me go easily. 612 00:36:20,981 --> 00:36:22,700 Tomorrow the Liu family will accompany the County Princess on a trip. 613 00:36:23,620 --> 00:36:25,461 We can take this opportunity 614 00:36:25,461 --> 00:36:27,140 to take back the dowry shops. 615 00:36:28,620 --> 00:36:30,341 We must not let them sell them at will. 616 00:36:38,021 --> 00:36:39,261 My lady. 617 00:36:43,700 --> 00:36:45,700 Liu Shen does not want to let me leave. 618 00:36:47,501 --> 00:36:48,740 But the County Princess and Liu Chang 619 00:36:48,740 --> 00:36:50,301 can't wait for me to disappear. 620 00:36:55,140 --> 00:36:57,740 Yulu, pass the message for me. 621 00:37:11,700 --> 00:37:12,700 Why did you 622 00:37:12,700 --> 00:37:14,237 call me here? 623 00:37:19,620 --> 00:37:20,821 Everyone thinks 624 00:37:22,140 --> 00:37:23,700 that peonies are exclusive to the nobility. 625 00:37:25,660 --> 00:37:27,021 But they forget 626 00:37:27,021 --> 00:37:28,260 that they originate from the mountains and forests 627 00:37:29,901 --> 00:37:31,580 and once bloomed 628 00:37:32,620 --> 00:37:33,981 and withered away freely. 629 00:37:36,660 --> 00:37:37,941 The flowers before us 630 00:37:40,220 --> 00:37:42,220 are the fine specimens 631 00:37:43,301 --> 00:37:44,540 gathered by Mother while accompanying Father on his business trips 632 00:37:44,540 --> 00:37:45,781 traveling across all regions. 633 00:37:47,301 --> 00:37:49,501 Mother brought them to me 634 00:37:51,140 --> 00:37:53,180 and taught me how to cultivate them with care. 635 00:37:55,700 --> 00:37:57,021 Without my mother, 636 00:37:58,700 --> 00:37:59,700 there wouldn't be the grand spectacle 637 00:37:59,700 --> 00:38:02,140 that made the County Princess and the Floral Envoy 638 00:38:02,140 --> 00:38:04,180 praise unanimously. 639 00:38:06,220 --> 00:38:08,021 Did you call me here just to tell me 640 00:38:08,620 --> 00:38:10,421 how precious these beloved golden nuggets of yours are, 641 00:38:10,421 --> 00:38:11,821 how rare they are, 642 00:38:11,821 --> 00:38:14,301 and how magnificent you were at today's floral banquet? 643 00:38:18,180 --> 00:38:19,821 If you wish to bestow a reward, 644 00:38:19,821 --> 00:38:21,461 you may say so directly. 645 00:38:21,461 --> 00:38:22,941 For the sake of these flowers, 646 00:38:22,941 --> 00:38:24,180 as long as it's not too excessive, 647 00:38:25,260 --> 00:38:26,540 I can agree to it. 648 00:38:35,461 --> 00:38:36,861 I want a divorce. 649 00:38:38,580 --> 00:38:39,837 What did you say? 650 00:38:40,341 --> 00:38:41,693 I said, 651 00:38:42,381 --> 00:38:43,700 I want a divorce. 652 00:38:45,580 --> 00:38:46,973 What nonsense are you talking about? 653 00:38:58,580 --> 00:38:59,861 Is it because of me and the County Princess? 654 00:39:01,341 --> 00:39:02,540 My relationship with Youzhen… 655 00:39:02,540 --> 00:39:04,180 That's right. 656 00:39:04,180 --> 00:39:06,740 You and the County Princess are mutually in love, 657 00:39:07,660 --> 00:39:09,461 a match made in heaven. 658 00:39:10,620 --> 00:39:11,901 While my status is humble, 659 00:39:12,461 --> 00:39:14,220 detrimental to your reputation, so, 660 00:39:15,021 --> 00:39:16,740 I am willing to leave the Liu family 661 00:39:16,740 --> 00:39:17,861 to make your relationship possible. 662 00:39:23,461 --> 00:39:25,580 You speak so many self-deprecating words 663 00:39:26,381 --> 00:39:28,260 to grant yourself a favor, don't you? 664 00:39:29,901 --> 00:39:31,021 Indeed. 665 00:39:31,021 --> 00:39:32,620 Merchants value profit over righteousness. 666 00:39:33,341 --> 00:39:34,660 Don't forget 667 00:39:34,660 --> 00:39:35,861 that it was the He family 668 00:39:35,861 --> 00:39:36,861 who came asking for medicine. 669 00:39:37,861 --> 00:39:39,421 And now that the benefits are exhausted, 670 00:39:39,941 --> 00:39:41,220 you think of breaking the agreement. 671 00:39:42,700 --> 00:39:43,781 Our marriage began 672 00:39:44,540 --> 00:39:46,180 all because of a sorcerer's words. 673 00:39:47,381 --> 00:39:48,941 Even if there's no commiseration, 674 00:39:49,901 --> 00:39:51,700 you should understand the other's helplessness. 675 00:39:53,140 --> 00:39:54,421 Since you're weary of me 676 00:39:55,100 --> 00:39:56,501 and this marriage arrangement, 677 00:39:56,501 --> 00:39:57,821 why not let me leave? 678 00:39:58,580 --> 00:39:59,861 This way, you'll also be free. 679 00:39:59,861 --> 00:40:01,180 I disagree. 680 00:40:03,740 --> 00:40:04,957 Why? 681 00:40:06,060 --> 00:40:08,021 Isn't this what you've always wanted? 682 00:40:08,021 --> 00:40:09,220 What I want 683 00:40:09,220 --> 00:40:10,660 is not for you to decide. 684 00:40:12,981 --> 00:40:14,180 You married into the Liu family. 685 00:40:14,180 --> 00:40:16,821 Where you go and what you do is all decided by me, your husband. 686 00:40:17,660 --> 00:40:19,341 I have not yet said I will divorce you. 687 00:40:19,861 --> 00:40:21,501 On what grounds do you bring up divorce with me? 688 00:40:29,301 --> 00:40:30,341 Matters of divorce 689 00:40:30,861 --> 00:40:32,060 won't be my initiative. 690 00:40:32,901 --> 00:40:35,220 You can submit documents to the authorities. 691 00:40:35,941 --> 00:40:37,180 In the eyes of the public, 692 00:40:38,100 --> 00:40:39,421 it will be you getting rid of me. 693 00:40:40,021 --> 00:40:41,301 In your eyes, do I care that much 694 00:40:41,301 --> 00:40:42,341 about how those unrelated people 695 00:40:42,341 --> 00:40:43,941 see me, is that it? 696 00:40:43,941 --> 00:40:45,180 - Liu Chang. - What I truly care about 697 00:40:45,180 --> 00:40:46,580 is whether my marriage stays or ends 698 00:40:46,580 --> 00:40:47,901 is all up to me. 699 00:40:50,501 --> 00:40:52,381 Others have no right to manipulate me, 700 00:40:52,381 --> 00:40:53,540 let alone you. 701 00:40:56,180 --> 00:40:57,700 He Weifang, listen well to me. 702 00:40:58,260 --> 00:41:00,461 Although our marriage lacks substance, 703 00:41:00,461 --> 00:41:01,901 the name of it 704 00:41:01,901 --> 00:41:03,700 is not for you to just discard. 705 00:41:04,700 --> 00:41:05,821 Unless I divorce you, 706 00:41:06,501 --> 00:41:08,220 otherwise, don't think of leaving this place. 707 00:41:36,793 --> 00:41:43,067 ♫ In endless Chang'an, the zither's melody distant ♫ 708 00:41:44,921 --> 00:41:51,605 ♫ Plum and willow trees bask in the sunshine, as splendor returns with the year ♫ 709 00:41:52,281 --> 00:41:59,479 ♫ Copper palace battlements, songs and dances, glass goblets ♫ 710 00:42:00,473 --> 00:42:08,825 ♫ Idle clouds and duckweed, a thousand flowers burst forth ♫ 711 00:42:08,825 --> 00:42:16,368 ♫ Time passes gracefully, affairs settle like fading smoke ♫ 712 00:42:17,022 --> 00:42:25,209 ♫ Let the years go by, carried by the wind to early desires ♫ 713 00:42:25,209 --> 00:42:33,020 ♫ If the heart is like water, the bloom is ever-present ♫ 714 00:42:33,625 --> 00:42:40,917 ♫ Still cherish the moon of my hometown, to meet for long ♫ 715 00:43:01,593 --> 00:43:08,476 ♫ The distant night sky strewn with stars, reflecting the lovely moon ♫ 716 00:43:09,777 --> 00:43:16,471 ♫ The peony's magnificent beauty fills the fragrant garden ♫ 717 00:43:17,228 --> 00:43:24,530 ♫ With a heart as my lantern, I don't mind the distant mountain paths ♫ 718 00:43:25,214 --> 00:43:33,523 ♫ The flute's sound, a fleeting life's wishes fulfilled ♫ 719 00:43:33,523 --> 00:43:40,954 ♫ Time passes gracefully, affairs settle like fading smoke ♫ 720 00:43:41,785 --> 00:43:50,041 ♫ Let the years go by, carried by the wind to early desires ♫ 721 00:43:50,041 --> 00:43:57,465 ♫ If the heart is like water, the bloom is ever-present ♫ 722 00:43:58,469 --> 00:44:05,919 ♫ Still cherish the moon of my hometown, to meet for long ♫ 723 00:44:05,919 --> 00:44:10,919 DOWNLOADED FROM WWW.AWAFIM.TV 724 00:44:05,919 --> 00:44:15,919 For latest movies and series with subtitles Visit WWW.AWAFIM.TV Today