1 00:00:02,010 --> 00:00:10,030 Translation and Timing carefully crafted by the Mei Daxia Team at Viki 2 00:00:54,790 --> 00:01:00,260 The Story of Ming Lan 3 00:01:00,260 --> 00:01:02,940 Episode 21 4 00:02:05,240 --> 00:02:09,660 [ Funeral Procession for Marquis of Ningyuan ] 5 00:02:27,440 --> 00:02:30,290 [ Funeral Procession for Marquis of Ningyuan (T/N Gu Tingye would normally be part of the procession) ] 6 00:02:40,960 --> 00:02:46,290 [ "The wind and rain come in their time" ] 7 00:03:37,580 --> 00:03:43,220 [ The wind and rain come in their time ] 8 00:03:49,580 --> 00:03:53,830 Why don't you just stay in the capital and wait? There are "missing person" notices posted everywhere. 9 00:03:53,830 --> 00:03:56,100 If anyone finds them you'll be informed, 10 00:03:56,100 --> 00:03:58,250 wouldn't that be better? 11 00:03:59,060 --> 00:04:00,560 No use. 12 00:04:00,560 --> 00:04:03,620 I've searched inside and outside of the capital several times. 13 00:04:03,620 --> 00:04:05,940 This woman is very cunning. 14 00:04:05,940 --> 00:04:11,370 Posting missing person notices hasn't been sufficient to capture her. She probably has changed her appearance. 15 00:04:11,370 --> 00:04:15,250 I'll personally look for her. Maybe I'll be able to recognize her better. 16 00:04:16,480 --> 00:04:22,200 Chang is a good child. I don't want him to be dragged down by family matters 17 00:04:22,200 --> 00:04:24,850 and living days of having no father. 18 00:04:25,360 --> 00:04:29,110 Even to the ends of the earth, I'll find him. 19 00:04:33,630 --> 00:04:36,910 But with a vast sea of people, where will you look for them? 20 00:04:37,920 --> 00:04:40,210 Shitou was originally from the Canal Gang. (T/N Their main business is water transport logistics) 21 00:04:40,210 --> 00:04:43,230 His brother-in-law is now a leader in the Canal Gang. 22 00:04:43,230 --> 00:04:47,100 They might have faster and more abundant news than the government. 23 00:04:47,100 --> 00:04:51,370 Moreover, my reputation in the capital is already so bad. 24 00:04:51,370 --> 00:04:54,100 Going out to see another land is good too. 25 00:04:55,730 --> 00:04:59,420 In two months, I'm going to get married. 26 00:04:59,420 --> 00:05:02,180 Why don't you you attend my wedding first before leaving? 27 00:05:03,070 --> 00:05:04,760 I won't attend. 28 00:05:04,760 --> 00:05:07,530 I won't attend your wedding anymore. 29 00:05:07,530 --> 00:05:10,430 I might just transfer my misfortunes to you. 30 00:05:10,430 --> 00:05:14,690 When that day comes, what if I affect your wedding? I-It would be a great sin. 31 00:05:14,690 --> 00:05:16,790 You know that I never have such thoughts! 32 00:05:16,790 --> 00:05:18,410 Changbai, 33 00:05:19,530 --> 00:05:22,330 you're closer to me than my real brothers. 34 00:05:23,040 --> 00:05:25,760 I don't want to take risks with your matter. 35 00:05:27,060 --> 00:05:30,170 Okay. Let's stop talking about that. 36 00:05:31,270 --> 00:05:36,310 The roads of jianghu are long. Always be careful. Come back soon. (T/N aka "Wulin", world of pugilists) 37 00:06:04,860 --> 00:06:08,900 Looks like I won't be able to celebrate my birthday today. 38 00:06:08,900 --> 00:06:11,320 With such a huge event happening in the House of Gu, 39 00:06:11,320 --> 00:06:13,810 they are related with our ancestors after all. 40 00:06:13,810 --> 00:06:17,210 It's better to not make any disturbance. 41 00:06:17,210 --> 00:06:19,340 That's right. 42 00:06:19,340 --> 00:06:22,860 Good thing it's not a major birthday. (T/N ages ending in zero, these are expected to be greatly celebrated) 43 00:06:22,860 --> 00:06:27,570 Once it's your next major birthday, I surely will organize a grand celebration. 44 00:06:27,570 --> 00:06:31,260 We'll light fireworks and hang colorful lamps. 45 00:06:48,670 --> 00:06:52,610 I keep feeling that this painting doesn't look like Mother. 46 00:06:54,840 --> 00:06:58,150 Come over and look. Can you identify it as Mother? 47 00:06:59,640 --> 00:07:04,190 Look at that lotus-flower crown. Other than Her Highness, who else has such a lotus-flower crown? 48 00:07:05,670 --> 00:07:09,200 Okay then. Quickly deliver this painting then. 49 00:07:18,080 --> 00:07:20,190 What's going on? 50 00:07:20,190 --> 00:07:23,140 Isn't it time for dinner? 51 00:07:23,140 --> 00:07:25,600 The kitchen indeed said that you can have your meal. 52 00:07:25,600 --> 00:07:28,070 I'll tell the servant to rush it. 53 00:07:28,070 --> 00:07:29,720 No need! 54 00:07:33,190 --> 00:07:36,120 Father, Mother. 55 00:07:37,700 --> 00:07:39,940 Buwei, tell them that we're all here. 56 00:07:39,940 --> 00:07:42,700 - Tell Chef Shen to move his wok and serve the dishes! - Yes. 57 00:07:46,570 --> 00:07:51,230 Mother, today is your birthday. Please sit down. 58 00:07:53,360 --> 00:07:54,840 Father. 59 00:07:57,820 --> 00:08:01,550 What mischief have you set up for us now? 60 00:08:01,550 --> 00:08:05,760 I realized that Mother's birthday this year can't be celebrated in a grand manner, 61 00:08:05,760 --> 00:08:07,980 but it also can't be allowed to pass just like that. 62 00:08:07,980 --> 00:08:10,440 I especially went to Fan House and invited their main chef 63 00:08:10,440 --> 00:08:14,420 to cook a set of dishes for Mother. Let's eat some new dishes. 64 00:08:15,060 --> 00:08:17,390 It's enough that you're this filial. 65 00:08:17,390 --> 00:08:20,140 No need to invite the chef from Fan House. 66 00:08:20,140 --> 00:08:24,460 - Our Cook Song can also make a good soup. - Indeed. 67 00:08:24,460 --> 00:08:26,670 Mother, you don't know. 68 00:08:26,670 --> 00:08:29,790 The person I hired is Head Chef Shen. 69 00:08:29,790 --> 00:08:32,640 Their restaurant today tried out a new cooking style. 70 00:08:32,640 --> 00:08:35,540 It's not boiling nor frying. 71 00:08:35,540 --> 00:08:39,640 It's in between the two, and they called it "stir-fry". 72 00:08:39,640 --> 00:08:43,160 It's best to eat them right after cooking. 73 00:08:58,760 --> 00:09:00,360 How does it taste? 74 00:09:03,570 --> 00:09:07,960 I've also heard about it, but I've never tasted it. 75 00:09:07,960 --> 00:09:12,420 It's really fresh. You really are full of ideas. 76 00:09:12,420 --> 00:09:14,890 Thanks to you, I enjoyed this fortune. 77 00:09:14,890 --> 00:09:16,460 I still have a lot of ideas. 78 00:09:16,460 --> 00:09:19,830 As they say, "burning incense and drinking tea, hanging paintings and arranging flowers". 79 00:09:19,830 --> 00:09:22,480 These four idle crafts won't tire you easily. 80 00:09:22,480 --> 00:09:25,280 I personally made a painting. 81 00:09:25,280 --> 00:09:27,660 If you want to praise me, think of the words now. 82 00:09:27,660 --> 00:09:31,390 Later, slowly praise me with them. 83 00:09:33,540 --> 00:09:35,460 Buwei! 84 00:09:35,460 --> 00:09:37,010 Hang the lanterns! 85 00:09:58,930 --> 00:10:01,080 Wife, look. 86 00:10:11,100 --> 00:10:13,870 Wife, this is you. 87 00:10:31,050 --> 00:10:36,600 Today I feel like raising you was not in vain. 88 00:10:55,510 --> 00:10:59,230 In the past, I always saw you as a child. 89 00:10:59,230 --> 00:11:02,660 Today, seeing how you already know to dote on your father and I, 90 00:11:02,660 --> 00:11:05,190 you have now grown up. 91 00:11:05,190 --> 00:11:07,300 You must study well. 92 00:11:07,300 --> 00:11:11,250 Get into the rankings. Let everyone in the capital see 93 00:11:11,250 --> 00:11:16,780 that the child of our ducal house is a real conqueror of the civil examination. 94 00:11:16,780 --> 00:11:17,730 I get it, Mother. 95 00:11:17,730 --> 00:11:20,470 Yes. After passing the civil examination 96 00:11:20,470 --> 00:11:22,980 and then getting married, 97 00:11:22,980 --> 00:11:26,150 we then can enjoy our blessings at ease. 98 00:11:28,520 --> 00:11:30,980 People will tell one to marry and start a career, 99 00:11:30,980 --> 00:11:34,460 but would also say that to govern the country, one must first learn to govern yourself, then govern your family. 100 00:11:34,460 --> 00:11:37,370 Based on that, one should first have a family 101 00:11:37,370 --> 00:11:40,020 before joining the Imperial court. 102 00:11:41,780 --> 00:11:44,850 What do you mean? 103 00:11:46,170 --> 00:11:47,730 I... 104 00:11:50,920 --> 00:11:52,550 I have someone I like. 105 00:11:52,550 --> 00:11:57,180 I want to ask Father and Mother to seek her hand in marriage. 106 00:11:59,040 --> 00:12:02,260 You... how could you have someone? 107 00:12:02,260 --> 00:12:04,350 What do you mean, someone? 108 00:12:05,490 --> 00:12:09,640 Did you... do something wrong? 109 00:12:09,640 --> 00:12:12,290 No! Of course not! 110 00:12:12,290 --> 00:12:16,050 I respect and love her. I haven't even touched her hair! 111 00:12:16,050 --> 00:12:20,930 Since it's to propose marriage, then she surely isn't from our house. 112 00:12:20,930 --> 00:12:24,830 But every day, you're either just in school or at home. 113 00:12:24,830 --> 00:12:27,340 Who could you have liked? 114 00:12:27,340 --> 00:12:29,330 Mother, don't worry. 115 00:12:29,330 --> 00:12:31,960 She surely is a good lady. A woman from a house of scholars. 116 00:12:31,960 --> 00:12:34,260 Although her family's status is a bit far from ours, 117 00:12:34,260 --> 00:12:36,650 they are still officials for generations. 118 00:12:36,650 --> 00:12:40,660 Mother, just agree with my request first. 119 00:12:43,990 --> 00:12:47,690 You like the Sixth Miss of the House of Sheng. 120 00:12:47,690 --> 00:12:49,910 Just for her, 121 00:12:49,910 --> 00:12:54,920 you fought against that prodigal son of the House of Gu during a jiju game. 122 00:12:54,920 --> 00:12:57,460 This news has spread all over the capital. 123 00:12:58,330 --> 00:13:02,510 I initially thought that since you were focused on studying before, 124 00:13:02,510 --> 00:13:05,700 having a moment of being competitive and showing off for a man 125 00:13:05,700 --> 00:13:08,860 is just normal. I didn't say anything. 126 00:13:08,860 --> 00:13:11,280 You pretended to be well-behaved for two days, 127 00:13:11,280 --> 00:13:14,170 even cooked and hung lanterns. 128 00:13:14,170 --> 00:13:18,430 So... you're not really being filial. 129 00:13:18,430 --> 00:13:21,270 I even cried a few tears. 130 00:13:21,830 --> 00:13:24,560 You really did fool me! 131 00:13:27,040 --> 00:13:30,030 In providing Mother a birthday feast, I was most sincere! 132 00:13:30,030 --> 00:13:34,810 Mother, I'm just begging you to propose marriage. 133 00:13:34,810 --> 00:13:39,770 If I'm able to marry her, I surely will enter the ranks in the next civil examination. 134 00:13:39,770 --> 00:13:41,750 You're willing to marry 135 00:13:41,750 --> 00:13:45,280 an illegitimate daughter of a fifth-rank official as your main wife. (T/N concubine's daughter) 136 00:13:45,280 --> 00:13:49,120 But your father and I still can't afford to lose this face. 137 00:13:50,030 --> 00:13:53,380 Mother, since I was little, 138 00:13:53,380 --> 00:13:56,190 I would do everything that you asked. 139 00:13:56,190 --> 00:13:59,720 This time, I beg you to follow what I want. 140 00:13:59,720 --> 00:14:02,240 In the next spring exam, I surely will enter the top ranks. 141 00:14:02,240 --> 00:14:04,290 I'll strive to obtain a splendid honor 142 00:14:04,290 --> 00:14:06,700 for Mother and the House of Duke Qi of the State. 143 00:14:11,030 --> 00:14:15,190 When you were little, you never made us worry. 144 00:14:15,190 --> 00:14:20,320 Comparing it to that rebellious son of the adjacent House of Gu, we were already contented. 145 00:14:20,320 --> 00:14:23,880 But now, the house statuses are not compatible. 146 00:14:26,290 --> 00:14:30,210 How about this? Since you really like her, 147 00:14:30,210 --> 00:14:35,250 let's take her in and make her a high-ranking concubine. 148 00:14:35,250 --> 00:14:38,000 No. Absolutely not! 149 00:14:40,400 --> 00:14:44,360 Your father has already smilingly yielded a huge step. 150 00:14:44,360 --> 00:14:46,330 You still dare to refuse him? 151 00:14:46,330 --> 00:14:48,150 Mother, she... 152 00:14:48,150 --> 00:14:49,940 How could she be a concubine? 153 00:14:49,940 --> 00:14:52,280 The concubine of the legitimate son of Duke Qi of the State. 154 00:14:52,280 --> 00:14:54,100 Does that Miss Sheng of yours 155 00:14:54,100 --> 00:14:56,440 have eyes in her forehead, (T/N to look down on something from a greater height..) 156 00:14:56,440 --> 00:14:58,320 that she still look down on it? 157 00:14:58,320 --> 00:15:02,390 Mother, their Sheng family is also made up of officials for generations. 158 00:15:02,390 --> 00:15:03,860 Her grandfather was a Tanhualang. (T/N placed third overall in the civil exam) 159 00:15:03,860 --> 00:15:07,920 His father is like a clean stream in the Imperial court. He has a lofty reputation. 160 00:15:07,920 --> 00:15:10,620 Don't even talk about their eldest legitimate son. He ranked in the civil exam on first try. 161 00:15:10,620 --> 00:15:12,100 Even though she's an illegitimate daughter, 162 00:15:12,100 --> 00:15:14,400 she was raised by her grandmother. 163 00:15:14,400 --> 00:15:17,790 Her grandmother is the only daughter of Marquis of Yongyi. 164 00:15:17,790 --> 00:15:20,180 Our families can be said to be compatible. 165 00:15:20,180 --> 00:15:23,690 Mother, I beg you. 166 00:15:23,690 --> 00:15:25,930 I only want her. 167 00:15:25,930 --> 00:15:29,450 Yuanruo, are you silly? 168 00:15:29,450 --> 00:15:32,620 Father, help me convince Mother. 169 00:15:32,620 --> 00:15:35,910 If I'm able to marry her, I won't take in another one. 170 00:15:35,910 --> 00:15:40,000 I surely will be diligent in studying, only focusing on my career and bringing honor to our house. 171 00:15:42,510 --> 00:15:46,390 A few days ago, I received an invitation. 172 00:15:46,390 --> 00:15:51,700 It's about the marriage between the eldest son of the House of Sheng with the Hai Family. 173 00:15:51,700 --> 00:15:54,230 Yes. It's the Hai Family. 174 00:15:54,230 --> 00:15:56,540 The House of Hai had five Hanlin Scholars. (T/N members of the previously-noted Imperial Academy) 175 00:15:56,540 --> 00:15:58,310 They agreed to have a marriage alliance with the Sheng family, 176 00:15:58,310 --> 00:16:01,920 because they could see the infinite future prospects of the Sheng family. 177 00:16:03,890 --> 00:16:07,970 Then at that time, we'll go to the wedding together 178 00:16:07,970 --> 00:16:11,120 and give them our congratulations and blessings. 179 00:16:15,920 --> 00:16:20,130 Mother, then... you're agreeing? 180 00:16:24,750 --> 00:16:29,200 Thank you, Mother. Thank you, Mother. 181 00:16:36,380 --> 00:16:39,260 Miss Xiaotao, getting some mail? 182 00:16:39,260 --> 00:16:41,920 It's been so long since we saw each other. What a coincidence to bump into you. 183 00:16:41,920 --> 00:16:44,660 What coincidence? I especially waited for you. 184 00:16:44,660 --> 00:16:48,530 Quickly go back and tell your Sixth Miss that there will be a great celebratory event soon. 185 00:16:49,230 --> 00:16:50,980 Great celebratory event? 186 00:16:50,980 --> 00:16:53,610 [ Mucang Pagoda ] 187 00:16:56,760 --> 00:16:58,170 Miss. 188 00:16:58,170 --> 00:17:01,150 Miss. Letter from your Aunt Wei. 189 00:17:04,060 --> 00:17:11,000 Translation and Timing carefully crafted by the Mei Daxia Team at Viki 190 00:17:15,170 --> 00:17:18,710 Miss, when I went to the Urgent Delivery Shop earlier to claim your aunt's letter, 191 00:17:18,710 --> 00:17:21,680 I saw Buwei, the attendant who serves the Young Lord. 192 00:17:24,800 --> 00:17:27,910 The Young Lord asked him to relay a message that he has discussed things with his family. 193 00:17:27,910 --> 00:17:30,190 In a few days, it will be the wedding of Young Lord Changbai. 194 00:17:30,190 --> 00:17:32,750 The Princess and Duke of Qi will be coming over to attend it. 195 00:17:32,750 --> 00:17:36,690 At that time, they will propose marriage to your family and ask your hand in marriage. 196 00:17:53,450 --> 00:17:57,410 Miss! Why are you not entering when you're here already? 197 00:17:57,410 --> 00:18:01,550 Nanny Fang, I'm alright. 198 00:18:04,130 --> 00:18:08,310 Nanny Fang! I want to chat with Grandmother. 199 00:18:11,860 --> 00:18:14,390 Nanny Cui! Danju! 200 00:18:19,930 --> 00:18:23,550 These next few days, you must guard Mucang Pagoda well. 201 00:18:23,550 --> 00:18:26,640 The words that should be said must be said. 202 00:18:26,640 --> 00:18:31,350 The people that shouldn't go out mustn't be allowed to leave. 203 00:18:31,350 --> 00:18:32,930 Yes. 204 00:18:36,860 --> 00:18:39,260 - Xiaotao! - Here! 205 00:18:46,430 --> 00:18:51,430 Were there any people around when you were talking with your Miss today? 206 00:18:51,430 --> 00:18:53,230 I know the importance of this matter. 207 00:18:53,230 --> 00:18:54,760 Only once there was no one else in the room 208 00:18:54,760 --> 00:18:58,730 and the doors were closed, did I go in front of Miss and tell her in a very low voice. 209 00:18:59,490 --> 00:19:06,400 Good child. Keep all those words in your stomach. (T/N keep them hidden, to yourself) 210 00:19:06,400 --> 00:19:09,900 You mustn't say one more word about it forever. 211 00:19:09,900 --> 00:19:11,810 I understand. 212 00:19:12,630 --> 00:19:18,810 You are a servant by your Miss' side. You grew up with her and are one of her most capable servants. 213 00:19:18,810 --> 00:19:23,060 If you ever leak any word and destroy the reputation of your Miss, 214 00:19:23,060 --> 00:19:26,470 I will cane you to death! 215 00:19:26,470 --> 00:19:29,840 I-I would never say a word, even if I die! 216 00:19:32,010 --> 00:19:33,670 Go now. 217 00:19:44,840 --> 00:19:48,290 How are things in the house? 218 00:19:50,980 --> 00:19:52,490 Everything's quite good. 219 00:19:52,490 --> 00:19:56,140 A few days ago, some problems came up in the House of Marquis of Ningyuan. 220 00:19:56,140 --> 00:20:00,950 I think Big Madam is more anxious about the marriage of Brother Changbai. 221 00:20:01,560 --> 00:20:04,740 I'm guessing that she won't be able to take it, and will come here in a few days. 222 00:20:05,270 --> 00:20:07,860 You're able to handle all these matters very well, 223 00:20:07,860 --> 00:20:09,320 but how come when it's your matter— 224 00:20:09,320 --> 00:20:11,220 I already rejected him in front of my Little Mother's memorial tablet. 225 00:20:11,220 --> 00:20:12,600 You rejected him? 226 00:20:12,600 --> 00:20:15,640 Was it because you were annoyed at him 227 00:20:15,640 --> 00:20:18,020 or some other reason? 228 00:20:23,290 --> 00:20:25,740 In doing anything, 229 00:20:25,740 --> 00:20:31,060 you must know very well first what you want. 230 00:20:31,060 --> 00:20:34,510 As a woman, even more so that we should think about it well. 231 00:20:34,510 --> 00:20:37,640 Don't get fooled by those books written by pedantic scholars. 232 00:20:37,640 --> 00:20:41,920 Don't also get deceived by a moment of passion! 233 00:20:43,030 --> 00:20:47,830 Since I had already rejected him, I didn't think of any consequences. 234 00:20:48,900 --> 00:20:53,890 But who knew... that he would ask it of Her Highness the Princess? 235 00:20:53,890 --> 00:20:58,400 Then... it means that he indeed loves me. 236 00:21:02,590 --> 00:21:05,100 Our family is not of high status as theirs is. 237 00:21:05,840 --> 00:21:08,910 Although men will usually marry someone lower, while women would get married off to someone higher, 238 00:21:08,910 --> 00:21:14,620 the difference between your father and Duke Qi of the State is really too huge. 239 00:21:14,620 --> 00:21:19,260 The Young Lord may be able to protect you, but he's still a man in the front courtyard. 240 00:21:19,260 --> 00:21:22,000 He has to go out of the house and attend the court meetings. Welcome guests in his house when he returns. 241 00:21:22,000 --> 00:21:24,310 How long can he take care of you? 242 00:21:24,310 --> 00:21:26,800 In the inner courtyard, it's the Princess who has the final say. 243 00:21:26,800 --> 00:21:30,170 The whole capital knows about her temper. 244 00:21:31,120 --> 00:21:32,860 I've thought about all that. 245 00:21:32,860 --> 00:21:35,480 Have you thought about the ending? 246 00:21:36,480 --> 00:21:40,990 I'm just happy, but I don't know what the ending will be. 247 00:22:14,310 --> 00:22:17,240 Revolting against the government is a crime punishable by extermination of the whole family! 248 00:22:17,240 --> 00:22:19,740 For attempting to assassinate a royal prince, your whole clan will be annihilated! 249 00:22:19,740 --> 00:22:21,550 Attack! 250 00:22:21,550 --> 00:22:23,330 Fall back! 251 00:22:46,310 --> 00:22:47,710 Hurry! 252 00:22:51,140 --> 00:22:53,790 Hurry! Hurry! After them! 253 00:23:46,320 --> 00:23:49,410 After him! 254 00:24:24,620 --> 00:24:26,070 After them! 255 00:24:27,830 --> 00:24:30,220 Hurry! Hurry and chase them! 256 00:24:30,220 --> 00:24:32,600 Hurry! 257 00:25:27,830 --> 00:25:31,310 All of you! Quickly put down your weapons! 258 00:25:31,310 --> 00:25:33,360 We'll then confer on your wives and sons meritorious titles! 259 00:25:33,360 --> 00:25:36,670 By bringing the heads of a Zhao family father and son to that virtuous old Emperor Zhao, 260 00:25:36,670 --> 00:25:39,850 - our wives and children will also get conferred with titles anyway! - How dare you! 261 00:25:39,850 --> 00:25:43,880 Kill! 262 00:27:20,680 --> 00:27:22,290 He's over there. 263 00:27:30,110 --> 00:27:34,100 Warrior, you saved the lives of my father and I of the Zhao family. 264 00:27:34,100 --> 00:27:37,700 I, Zhao Ceying, am extremely grateful. 265 00:27:37,700 --> 00:27:42,630 I really don't know how can I repay you for saving our lives. 266 00:27:42,630 --> 00:27:44,470 No need to be so courteous. 267 00:27:45,390 --> 00:27:50,290 At such a young age, you are already this highly-skilled in martial arts. May I ask for your name? 268 00:27:53,440 --> 00:27:56,360 My name is Bai Ye. 269 00:28:02,310 --> 00:28:05,790 This is the list of dowry items that that the Hai Family sent earlier. 270 00:28:05,790 --> 00:28:07,750 Miss, please take a look. 271 00:28:08,780 --> 00:28:11,820 This is the private list of Second Sister-in-law. (T/N Eldest Young Master is Second Son Changbai, thus 2nd SIL) 272 00:28:11,820 --> 00:28:13,640 It should be Mother looking at it. 273 00:28:13,640 --> 00:28:15,770 I won't look at it anymore. 274 00:28:16,240 --> 00:28:18,690 Big Madam especially asked me to deliver it to you so you can look at it. 275 00:28:18,690 --> 00:28:20,830 She said that you're now the steward of the house. 276 00:28:20,830 --> 00:28:24,740 Even if it's private valuables, you have to see them. 277 00:28:24,740 --> 00:28:28,650 Mother is praising me too much. I'm not that important. 278 00:28:30,110 --> 00:28:31,740 Okay. 279 00:28:32,690 --> 00:28:34,550 Let's treat it as though I've read it. 280 00:28:34,550 --> 00:28:36,610 Once Second Sister-in-law enters our house, 281 00:28:36,610 --> 00:28:40,220 as her younger sister-in-law, I can't exceed my boundary any further. 282 00:28:48,740 --> 00:28:52,450 This was separately delivered by the Hai Family. They said it's called, "Lifelike Flower Imitations". 283 00:28:52,450 --> 00:28:55,510 It's not worth that much. Each lady in the house gets one. 284 00:28:55,510 --> 00:28:58,230 Just something novel to have. You can use it or reward it. 285 00:28:58,230 --> 00:29:01,190 Just a small token from the House of Hai. 286 00:29:03,380 --> 00:29:07,800 So pretty. It looks so real. 287 00:29:07,800 --> 00:29:12,420 Second Sister-in-law hasn't been married into our house yet and she's already doting on us younger siblings. 288 00:29:13,210 --> 00:29:15,680 Nanny Liu, you're not busy, right? 289 00:29:16,490 --> 00:29:17,840 Have some tea before leaving. 290 00:29:17,840 --> 00:29:20,560 I just received some xiaolongtuan tea yesterday. (T/N xiaolong is "snake", a prized Tang and Song era tea) 291 00:29:22,680 --> 00:29:24,830 This is a Lifelike Imitation Flower sent by the Eldest Miss of the House of Hai. 292 00:29:24,830 --> 00:29:26,990 We saved you the best one. 293 00:29:26,990 --> 00:29:29,830 Sister Yinxing, let me put it on you. 294 00:29:36,370 --> 00:29:39,490 Why are you crying? You're totally bringing embarrassment to Big Madam! 295 00:29:39,490 --> 00:29:41,460 On such a joyous occasion, you're bringing in bad luck! 296 00:29:41,460 --> 00:29:44,980 M-My crying is none of your business. I'm not really provoking you. 297 00:29:44,980 --> 00:29:48,620 We're serving in the courtyard of Sixth Miss and talking about the marriage of Eldest Young Master. 298 00:29:48,620 --> 00:29:50,290 You instead are bringing bad luck to the family of the Master. 299 00:29:50,290 --> 00:29:54,120 If you want to cry, go cry in the garden! Don't wail like you're at a funeral here. 300 00:29:54,120 --> 00:29:57,660 You have your mother, Nanny Liu, covering for you. You are so bossy wherever you go. 301 00:29:57,660 --> 00:29:59,620 Ask the people here if anybody gives you any importance! 302 00:29:59,620 --> 00:30:01,550 If they don't give me any importance, do they give you any? 303 00:30:01,550 --> 00:30:04,010 Whenever the Second Brother comes here, you have to approach him and talk. 304 00:30:04,010 --> 00:30:05,470 Do you have the right to do so? 305 00:30:05,470 --> 00:30:06,720 What nonsense are you saying! 306 00:30:06,720 --> 00:30:09,630 You are out there trying to seduce the Second Brother (Eldest Young Master Changbai) or even Third Brother (Changfeng)! 307 00:30:09,630 --> 00:30:11,780 Why don't you look at yourself first? 308 00:30:11,780 --> 00:30:13,090 What does this got to do with our Third Brother? 309 00:30:13,090 --> 00:30:15,840 If you want to scold this cheap bitch, just scold her. Don't involve our Third Brother! 310 00:30:15,840 --> 00:30:19,660 Even if she's lowly, she's still doing her tasks as a maidservant in an earnest manner. 311 00:30:19,660 --> 00:30:22,560 Unlike you two, losing your chastity but not getting taken in as concubines... 312 00:30:22,560 --> 00:30:24,740 Anxiously getting sent to this courtyard and even talking back to Miss! 313 00:30:24,740 --> 00:30:27,820 Bitch, what did you say! See if I don't tear your mouth today! 314 00:30:27,820 --> 00:30:31,470 Stop fighting! Stop fighting! 315 00:30:31,470 --> 00:30:33,250 Stop fighting! 316 00:30:39,250 --> 00:30:40,710 This is so preposterous! 317 00:30:40,710 --> 00:30:43,470 Miss, you should hurry and handle them. 318 00:30:44,390 --> 00:30:47,170 Right, they must be punished. 319 00:30:47,860 --> 00:30:49,620 I think... 320 00:30:50,770 --> 00:30:53,230 Just punish them to lose half a month's salary. 321 00:30:55,010 --> 00:30:57,090 Sixth Miss, you're too kind. 322 00:30:57,090 --> 00:30:59,000 But we heard in our courtyard 323 00:30:59,000 --> 00:31:00,550 that Ke'er woman 324 00:31:00,550 --> 00:31:04,280 had her hands all over Third Brother while they were walking out in the streets! 325 00:31:04,280 --> 00:31:07,360 A steward doesn't only manage money and grains. 326 00:31:07,360 --> 00:31:11,820 What's most important is the house's atmosphere and reputation. 327 00:31:11,820 --> 00:31:14,000 Nanny Liu, look at what you're saying. 328 00:31:14,000 --> 00:31:16,480 Ke'er was originally from Third Brother's house. 329 00:31:16,480 --> 00:31:19,690 Third Brother bore the separation from his love and gave her to me. 330 00:31:19,690 --> 00:31:22,060 Now that she's here, I should dote on her. 331 00:31:22,060 --> 00:31:25,460 If I punish her just because of a measly matter, 332 00:31:25,460 --> 00:31:27,760 if Third Older Brother finds out, 333 00:31:27,760 --> 00:31:31,900 he will blame me and I will like an ingrate. 334 00:31:31,900 --> 00:31:34,020 This... how is this a measly matter? 335 00:31:34,020 --> 00:31:36,890 They were already brawling inside your courtyard! 336 00:31:36,890 --> 00:31:39,600 Moreover, not only Ke'er, 337 00:31:39,600 --> 00:31:43,530 but when Second Brother comes, that Yinxing will also frequently talk with him. 338 00:31:43,530 --> 00:31:47,800 They were just missing their old masters. It's just normal. 339 00:31:52,930 --> 00:31:54,890 After hearing those words from Sixth Miss, 340 00:31:54,890 --> 00:31:58,770 I knew immediately that she's a weakling who won't dare to fight. 341 00:31:59,420 --> 00:32:03,570 First, I went to hit my Jiu'er, and then started scolding Yinxing. 342 00:32:03,570 --> 00:32:05,930 I told her to behave 343 00:32:05,930 --> 00:32:09,690 and stop having wild imaginations about our Second Brother. (T/N Eldest Young Master Changbai) 344 00:32:09,690 --> 00:32:14,460 Who knew... that servant would tell me, 345 00:32:14,460 --> 00:32:17,950 "Nanny, stop worrying too much. 346 00:32:17,950 --> 00:32:20,490 I'm currently working under Sixth Miss. 347 00:32:20,490 --> 00:32:24,990 When Miss hasn't said anything, why are you meddling?" 348 00:32:24,990 --> 00:32:29,930 Big Madam, Eldest Miss Hai will be married into our house soon. 349 00:32:29,930 --> 00:32:32,860 The House of Gu was turned upside down just because of a woman. 350 00:32:32,860 --> 00:32:36,590 If the same act happens to our Sheng family too, it will not be— 351 00:32:36,590 --> 00:32:40,320 Nobody should dare hinder my Changbai's path. 352 00:32:40,950 --> 00:32:43,240 Handle them all. 353 00:32:43,240 --> 00:32:44,770 All? 354 00:32:45,950 --> 00:32:48,690 We mustn't leave our people there, 355 00:32:48,690 --> 00:32:52,440 but even more so, we must cut off the spies of that bitch in the adjacent house. 356 00:33:09,430 --> 00:33:12,160 You all have acted inappropriately. 357 00:33:12,750 --> 00:33:15,070 You even showed it to a guest like Nanny Liu. 358 00:33:15,070 --> 00:33:17,800 Today, I have no choice but to punish you all. 359 00:33:17,800 --> 00:33:19,500 Those that got involved in the fight 360 00:33:19,500 --> 00:33:21,910 would have no salary for half a month. 361 00:33:28,230 --> 00:33:32,020 M-Mother. Mother, you've come. 362 00:33:33,840 --> 00:33:39,480 Since you're so kind and lenient, I'll be the bad person. 363 00:33:39,480 --> 00:33:41,190 Mother, don't worry. 364 00:33:41,190 --> 00:33:43,110 I've already punished them earlier. 365 00:33:43,110 --> 00:33:46,130 From now on, they all will surely work hard. 366 00:33:47,520 --> 00:33:51,540 You... are still too young. 367 00:33:52,960 --> 00:33:55,360 Although you're now handling the whole house, 368 00:33:55,360 --> 00:33:58,820 and there are indeed books to show the ins and outs of silver, 369 00:33:58,820 --> 00:34:03,980 you are clueless in the art of governing your subordinates. 370 00:34:04,570 --> 00:34:07,950 It's also my fault for not clearly teaching you. 371 00:34:07,950 --> 00:34:12,540 Today, I'll help you handle this matter. Stay on the side and watch. 372 00:34:12,540 --> 00:34:15,110 Take it as a lesson from me. 373 00:34:15,110 --> 00:34:17,170 Mother. 374 00:34:17,170 --> 00:34:20,460 Mother if you're like this... there are also servants here that are from the courtyard of Third Older Brother. 375 00:34:20,460 --> 00:34:22,730 You think I'm afraid of him? 376 00:34:29,700 --> 00:34:31,780 Jiu'er, serve tea. 377 00:34:31,780 --> 00:34:33,280 Yes. 378 00:35:09,810 --> 00:35:14,130 I heard that you've been quite bossy around here. 379 00:35:15,290 --> 00:35:18,400 Sixth Miss didn't punish you because she's benevolent. 380 00:35:18,400 --> 00:35:21,380 But you, that's just great. You became even haughtier and a show-off. 381 00:35:21,380 --> 00:35:22,840 Big Madam, please forgive me! 382 00:35:22,840 --> 00:35:26,510 I was earnestly thinking of Miss' sake, and thus was a bit of a nag. 383 00:35:26,510 --> 00:35:30,420 Since you love to nag, return to my courtyard to nag at me then. 384 00:35:30,420 --> 00:35:31,420 I... 385 00:35:31,420 --> 00:35:33,550 Quickly leave. 386 00:35:53,900 --> 00:35:56,510 Which one is Ke'er? 387 00:35:57,620 --> 00:35:59,520 I'm here. 388 00:36:01,910 --> 00:36:05,430 You indeed are delicately pretty and pitiable. 389 00:36:05,940 --> 00:36:10,530 I heard that you recite and write poems every day, arrange flowers and make teas. 390 00:36:10,530 --> 00:36:15,320 You act like you're not here to attend to someone, but to be a daughter of the house yourself. 391 00:36:15,320 --> 00:36:18,340 I also fulfilled my tasks. 392 00:36:18,340 --> 00:36:22,760 I only do those things when I'm at leisure. 393 00:36:25,590 --> 00:36:28,430 Lowly slave! You dare answer back to Big Madam! 394 00:36:28,430 --> 00:36:30,020 Where did you learn the rules? 395 00:36:30,020 --> 00:36:33,000 If you dare say one more word, I'll hit your mouth until it rots! 396 00:36:34,120 --> 00:36:35,800 It's fine if you want to recite and make poems. 397 00:36:35,800 --> 00:36:38,160 Let's treat it as you trying to pose as a culture lover! 398 00:36:38,160 --> 00:36:41,130 But you just have to flatter and touch the Second Young Master of this house. (T/N Third Son Changfeng) 399 00:36:41,130 --> 00:36:44,750 If you miss your original master, why did you bother coming here? 400 00:36:44,750 --> 00:36:47,760 Servants! Push her down and cane her! 401 00:36:47,760 --> 00:36:50,640 Big Madam, it is Third Brother who usually pulls me aside for chats! 402 00:36:50,640 --> 00:36:53,760 It's not my fault, Big Madam! 403 00:36:53,760 --> 00:36:57,130 Big Madam, it is Third Brother who usually pulls me aside for chats! 404 00:36:57,130 --> 00:37:01,090 It's not my fault, Big Madam! 405 00:37:04,410 --> 00:37:06,020 Don't move. 406 00:37:06,020 --> 00:37:07,990 Just try moving! 407 00:37:09,690 --> 00:37:11,470 Yinxing. 408 00:37:12,980 --> 00:37:14,720 Why are you kneeling that far away? 409 00:37:14,720 --> 00:37:17,040 Come here in front of me. 410 00:37:23,050 --> 00:37:26,790 Are you and Ke'er close? 411 00:37:26,790 --> 00:37:28,830 Not really. 412 00:37:29,670 --> 00:37:33,190 I think you two must be treating each other like real sisters.. (T/N as if they were married to the two brothers) 413 00:37:33,190 --> 00:37:36,340 otherwise, why are your actions are so similar? 414 00:37:36,340 --> 00:37:38,620 No! No such thing! 415 00:37:39,690 --> 00:37:41,340 Really? 416 00:37:42,420 --> 00:37:45,480 Then go kneel over there and look at her. 417 00:37:45,480 --> 00:37:48,380 Go and count the strokes of the cane she's getting. 418 00:37:50,490 --> 00:37:52,100 Go on! 419 00:37:55,610 --> 00:37:56,930 Hit her! 420 00:37:56,930 --> 00:38:03,470 One. Two. Three. 421 00:38:03,470 --> 00:38:10,970 Four. Five. Six. 422 00:38:10,970 --> 00:38:21,140 Seven. Eight. Nine. Ten. 423 00:38:22,470 --> 00:38:24,550 She has fainted... 424 00:38:29,230 --> 00:38:32,530 Big Madam, she has fainted. 425 00:38:33,800 --> 00:38:37,370 Okay then. Send for a doctor. 426 00:38:37,370 --> 00:38:40,130 Send her back to Linqi Pavilion and hand her over to Third Brother. 427 00:38:40,130 --> 00:38:41,660 Yes. 428 00:38:45,820 --> 00:38:47,630 Yinxing. 429 00:38:48,460 --> 00:38:52,660 - Big Madam, I-- - I heard that you still miss the people in my courtyard. 430 00:38:52,660 --> 00:38:56,620 Since that's the case, come back with me then. 431 00:38:56,620 --> 00:38:59,470 Big Madam, please spare my life! 432 00:38:59,470 --> 00:39:02,840 Sixth Miss, save me! 433 00:39:02,840 --> 00:39:07,100 - Mother, why not— - You were unable to manage this matter well 434 00:39:07,100 --> 00:39:09,960 and caused your courtyard to be so messed up. 435 00:39:09,960 --> 00:39:11,700 I'm helping you handle it, 436 00:39:11,700 --> 00:39:16,180 so stop being a good person and destroying my approach. 437 00:39:41,080 --> 00:39:44,560 I heard that you've broken four or five tea cups. (T/N the antiques Big Madam coveted) 438 00:39:45,010 --> 00:39:48,790 You've also broken items from our hometown in Youyang. 439 00:39:49,430 --> 00:39:51,750 You are so bold! 440 00:39:52,220 --> 00:39:55,730 In the whole capital, who can bear to support such a maid like you? 441 00:39:56,330 --> 00:39:59,820 Nanny Liu, take her contract and find a slave dealer to dispose of her. 442 00:39:59,820 --> 00:40:01,390 Yes. 443 00:40:21,640 --> 00:40:25,620 Grandmother, let me choose a fragrance for you. 444 00:40:25,620 --> 00:40:27,360 Put it down. 445 00:40:39,590 --> 00:40:45,030 Hence, everything was deliberate. 446 00:40:51,560 --> 00:40:55,990 You deliberately tolerated those servants they sent. 447 00:40:55,990 --> 00:40:58,550 Indulged them into having exaggerated opinions about their capabilities. 448 00:40:58,550 --> 00:41:01,600 One by one, either they disturbed Changbai, 449 00:41:01,600 --> 00:41:05,200 or seduced Changfeng? Otherwise... 450 00:41:05,200 --> 00:41:09,990 they bossed around your household, and kept breaking your dishes and bowls. 451 00:41:12,300 --> 00:41:13,970 Yes. 452 00:41:15,260 --> 00:41:20,190 You clearly know that person in Linqi Pavilion doesn't like Ke'er. 453 00:41:20,190 --> 00:41:23,220 That's why she placed her in your house. 454 00:41:23,220 --> 00:41:27,420 I know. That Ke'er has a gentle and weak temperament. 455 00:41:27,420 --> 00:41:29,250 She only knows to how rely on Third Brother. 456 00:41:29,250 --> 00:41:34,720 Hence, whenever Third Brother came, I would let Ke'er wait for me on the path that he surely would take. 457 00:41:34,720 --> 00:41:36,810 How did you come up with this idea? 458 00:41:36,810 --> 00:41:38,930 I was thinking that if Big Madam 459 00:41:38,930 --> 00:41:42,520 learns that she can have a chance to put her back with her old master and disgust Mistress Lin, 460 00:41:42,520 --> 00:41:44,980 she surely won't let the chance go. 461 00:41:44,980 --> 00:41:47,990 You calculated this move very precisely. 462 00:41:48,880 --> 00:41:52,250 It was also you who indulged those few others? 463 00:41:54,870 --> 00:41:58,920 Yes. You don't know this, 464 00:41:58,920 --> 00:42:02,370 but that Mei'er kept scanning through my things. 465 00:42:02,370 --> 00:42:05,700 Whatever she finds, she reports it to Mistress Lin. 466 00:42:05,700 --> 00:42:08,730 Big Madam has long wanted that item that Teacher Da Yuchuan 467 00:42:08,730 --> 00:42:10,850 from Youyang sent me. 468 00:42:10,850 --> 00:42:15,870 I know that once it breaks, Jiu'er will immediately go back to tell it to her. 469 00:42:15,870 --> 00:42:18,320 That Jiu'er is actually not much of a problem. 470 00:42:18,320 --> 00:42:20,630 It's that Yinxing that's a bit hard to handle. 471 00:42:20,630 --> 00:42:23,460 She's after all a spy from Big Madam. 472 00:42:23,460 --> 00:42:27,160 The good thing is, she has special feelings for Second Brother. 473 00:42:28,220 --> 00:42:32,270 Nanny Liu actually scolded her about this matter before. 474 00:42:32,270 --> 00:42:35,530 I even stopped Nanny Liu from doing it. 475 00:42:35,530 --> 00:42:40,070 Who knew that Yinxing would become so unruly because of my tolerance. 476 00:42:40,070 --> 00:42:42,060 She kept chasing after Second Brother to personally attend to him. 477 00:42:42,060 --> 00:42:46,330 Second Brother is Big Madam's favorite child. 478 00:42:46,330 --> 00:42:47,840 I... 479 00:42:48,870 --> 00:42:50,510 I... 480 00:42:52,650 --> 00:42:55,000 You said that you were wrong? 481 00:42:57,030 --> 00:43:00,620 How were you wrong? Tell me. 482 00:43:05,870 --> 00:43:14,020 Translation and Timing carefully crafted by the Mei Daxia Team at Viki 483 00:43:16,010 --> 00:43:25,030 T/N In the following song, "Don't You Know, Don't You Know?", Lines 5 to the end are the poem by Li Qingzhao, a famous female poet of the Song Dynasty, the poem is titled "Spring Ends". 484 00:43:29,160 --> 00:43:37,250 ♫ One morning, a flower opened and approached a willow tree, beautifully fragrant and mistaking him for her lord ♫ 485 00:43:38,850 --> 00:43:47,530 ♫ Even if drinking in water in the morning, red clouds have half a day of sunshine, the wind and rain do not affect them completely ♫ 486 00:43:47,530 --> 00:43:55,700 ♫ In the palace, you are constantly brave and growing thin, from on high, your cold tears of distress flow ♫ 487 00:43:57,290 --> 00:44:07,130 ♫ Brocade letters delivered to me dismiss me, only suddenly to recall me, not for many years can I see you other than stealthily♫ 488 00:44:07,130 --> 00:44:11,660 ♫ Last night, gusty winds and rain during my deep slumber did not spoil the wine's lingering effect ♫ 489 00:44:11,660 --> 00:44:15,800 ♫ When I asked someone, they rolled the blind up and told me that all the crab-apple trees are as before. ♫ 490 00:44:15,800 --> 00:44:25,590 ♫ Don't you know, don't you know, there must be flourishing leaves and fallen flowers? ♫ 491 00:44:25,590 --> 00:44:30,050 ♫ Last night, gusty winds and rain during my deep slumber did not spoil the wine's lingering effect ♫ 492 00:44:30,050 --> 00:44:34,240 ♫ When I asked someone, they rolled the blind up and told me that all the crab-apple trees are as before. ♫ 493 00:44:34,240 --> 00:44:44,830 ♫ Don't you know, don't you know, there must be flourishing leaves and fallen flowers? ♫ 494 00:44:45,720 --> 00:44:59,350 ♫ Don't you know, don't you know, there must be flourishing leaves and fallen flowers? ♫