1 00:00:00,780 --> 00:00:09,870 Translation and Timing carefully crafted by the Mei Daxia Team at Viki 2 00:00:54,620 --> 00:00:59,960 The Story of Ming Lan 3 00:00:59,960 --> 00:01:03,090 Episode 42 4 00:01:03,860 --> 00:01:05,520 Mother-in-law. 5 00:01:06,550 --> 00:01:10,760 Fourth Son-in-law, my Molan didn't cause you trouble, right? 6 00:01:10,760 --> 00:01:15,150 - She didn't. - That's good then. 7 00:01:15,150 --> 00:01:18,390 Minglan, General. 8 00:01:18,830 --> 00:01:20,600 Big Madam, hello. 9 00:01:20,600 --> 00:01:25,650 General, my Minglan didn't give you trouble, right? 10 00:01:25,650 --> 00:01:30,780 Minglan is very respectful and sensible. Everyone in my Gu Family loves her. 11 00:01:30,780 --> 00:01:34,900 That's good then. 12 00:01:34,900 --> 00:01:37,930 Seeing how you all are now married, 13 00:01:37,930 --> 00:01:41,040 as a mother, I feel relieved. 14 00:01:42,050 --> 00:01:45,710 You all haven't met my biological older sister, right? 15 00:01:45,710 --> 00:01:48,500 You all should call her "Auntie Kang". 16 00:01:48,500 --> 00:01:51,820 This is the Auntie Kang that I've told you about. 17 00:01:51,820 --> 00:01:54,010 Auntie, greetings. 18 00:01:57,110 --> 00:02:02,060 I heard that Fourth Son-in-law has a new daughter. 19 00:02:02,060 --> 00:02:05,670 Congratulations! Before you go back later, 20 00:02:05,670 --> 00:02:09,930 I have a red envelope for my new niece to hand to you. 21 00:02:10,820 --> 00:02:12,500 Thank you, Mother-in-law. 22 00:02:12,500 --> 00:02:20,120 - Okay already. You all go out to have some tea and fruits while waiting for the main meal. - Okay. 23 00:02:25,320 --> 00:02:28,330 - Let's go. Let's go. - Molan. 24 00:02:28,330 --> 00:02:32,140 - Sit. - Please. - Come. 25 00:02:33,390 --> 00:02:35,630 Don't be mad. 26 00:02:44,920 --> 00:02:49,280 Didn't Fourth Sister have a miscarriage? Why... 27 00:02:49,280 --> 00:02:55,160 Of course it's not hers! It was Chunke, whom Fourth Brother-in-law has been keeping in his house long before. 28 00:02:55,160 --> 00:03:00,370 I heard that it was a difficult delivery. The son was too big and almost didn't get born. 29 00:03:00,370 --> 00:03:02,200 What? 30 00:03:03,600 --> 00:03:08,550 Sixth Little Sister, is it because you're having a good life now that your ears aren't working well anymore? 31 00:03:08,550 --> 00:03:12,320 I... just found this matter too strange. I thought I heard it wrong. 32 00:03:12,320 --> 00:03:15,050 You didn't hear wrong. That was really what happened. 33 00:03:15,050 --> 00:03:18,040 Fifth Sister, when will you be giving birth to a chubby child? 34 00:03:22,090 --> 00:03:26,380 Look at that Sixth Miss of yours. After marrying into the high marquis manor, 35 00:03:26,380 --> 00:03:29,680 she's already putting on some airs upon returning here to her maiden house. 36 00:03:30,750 --> 00:03:35,430 She hasn''t. Aren't both very respectful? 37 00:03:36,540 --> 00:03:39,310 Look at how they were mumbling earlier. 38 00:03:39,310 --> 00:03:42,980 They were totally not giving you any importance. 39 00:03:44,860 --> 00:03:49,300 Who told her to be a wife in the marquis manor now? 40 00:03:50,240 --> 00:03:54,260 That Sixth Son-in-law is currently a highly-favored person in the Imperial court. 41 00:03:54,260 --> 00:03:58,320 His hands and eyes can encompass the whole sky, and his power is at its peak. We can't offend him. 42 00:03:58,320 --> 00:04:01,970 So you're just going to let her rebel? No matter how high the status that she married into, 43 00:04:01,970 --> 00:04:05,200 isn't she still a lady that grew up under you? 44 00:04:05,200 --> 00:04:08,370 You should at least show her some fierceness. 45 00:04:09,410 --> 00:04:11,130 Forget it. 46 00:04:11,130 --> 00:04:16,510 The future of Rulan's husband might even need the care of Sixth Son-in-law. 47 00:04:18,090 --> 00:04:23,270 If you're afraid of her, I'm not. I surely will teach her a lesson. 48 00:04:25,870 --> 00:04:29,240 Informing Big Madam, the food has been served in the adjacent hall. 49 00:04:29,240 --> 00:04:33,590 The men have their table outside, while the women have theirs inside. 50 00:04:33,590 --> 00:04:36,480 Elder Sister, let's eat. 51 00:04:36,480 --> 00:04:39,940 Come, everyone, let's eat! 52 00:04:50,150 --> 00:04:52,110 Molan. 53 00:04:52,110 --> 00:04:55,570 Wait a minute! Mother hasn't come out yet. 54 00:05:08,990 --> 00:05:12,020 Didn't you say that after socializing with them a little, we'll be returning to Shouan Hall? 55 00:05:12,020 --> 00:05:15,250 Your grandmother is still waiting for you to chat and dine with her. 56 00:05:15,250 --> 00:05:20,860 If this were a normal day, that would be fine. But today, my Big Madam's older sister is here. 57 00:05:20,860 --> 00:05:25,570 This person isn't easy to deal with. She might incite some trouble. 58 00:05:26,480 --> 00:05:31,620 I'm fine. When Grandmother sees that I didn't return, she surely will send people to save me. 59 00:05:31,620 --> 00:05:34,230 This is a habitual trick that the two of us employ. 60 00:05:42,990 --> 00:05:46,810 For the first drink, I'll give a toast to Big Madam first. 61 00:05:46,810 --> 00:05:50,340 When I was little, I was sickly. If not because of the meticulous care of Big Madam, 62 00:05:50,340 --> 00:05:55,360 I fear that I won't be able to be standing here. I thank you, Big Madam. 63 00:05:55,810 --> 00:05:59,250 Oh my! Look at you. 64 00:05:59,250 --> 00:06:03,460 Why the need for "thank yous" among family members? Quickly sit down. 65 00:06:03,460 --> 00:06:06,250 Since you were little, you've been obedient and sensible. 66 00:06:06,250 --> 00:06:11,170 You've given me less trouble than these older ones. How could I not dote on you? 67 00:06:14,900 --> 00:06:18,610 Little Sister, among these daughters of yours, 68 00:06:18,610 --> 00:06:22,220 Miss Ming is the most successful one. 69 00:06:22,830 --> 00:06:26,730 I fear that you might be needed by the family a lot from now on. 70 00:06:26,730 --> 00:06:30,280 You must remember the good that your mother showed you and not forget your roots. 71 00:06:30,280 --> 00:06:34,290 Auntie is right to remind me of that. I will remember. 72 00:06:34,290 --> 00:06:38,940 Now, you have the best in-law background and your husband is the most capable one. 73 00:06:38,940 --> 00:06:43,720 Don't forget to help those two brother-in-laws of yours more. 74 00:06:43,720 --> 00:06:46,680 - How is it her business to meddle with the daughter of the Sheng family? - Auntie, what are you saying? 75 00:06:46,680 --> 00:06:52,220 The husband of my Fourth Sister is a son of a count. He has a promising future ahead. 76 00:06:52,220 --> 00:06:55,120 Fifth Brother-in-law has recently passed the Imperial civil examination. He's a pure and scholarly official. 77 00:06:55,120 --> 00:06:58,450 Either one is much better than that military husband of mine. 78 00:06:58,450 --> 00:07:02,620 In the future, he still has to rely on my two brother-in-laws for guidance. 79 00:07:02,620 --> 00:07:05,700 Sixth Little Sister, you're being too naive and don't get it. 80 00:07:05,700 --> 00:07:10,540 What Auntie Kang is saying that you should promote her son-in-law more in the future. 81 00:07:10,540 --> 00:07:15,490 Shut up. Don't incite trouble in front of your elders. 82 00:07:16,330 --> 00:07:18,340 Quickly eat. 83 00:07:20,650 --> 00:07:23,220 To say to promote, I think that's much too far. 84 00:07:23,220 --> 00:07:26,400 I've been taught by my parents since I was little. 85 00:07:26,400 --> 00:07:30,800 I know that the most important thing in life is to know how to repay kindness. 86 00:07:30,800 --> 00:07:34,280 Those who are good to me, I surely will repay them. 87 00:07:34,280 --> 00:07:39,900 Even if Auntie don't mention it, I have a list where I've recorded them all. 88 00:07:53,650 --> 00:07:57,470 Sixth Miss, Old Madam is asking if you're done eating. 89 00:07:57,470 --> 00:08:00,940 If you're done, please go to Shouan Hall to listen to her teaching. 90 00:08:03,990 --> 00:08:05,690 Go. 91 00:08:12,000 --> 00:08:15,710 Grandmother! You saved me at the right time! 92 00:08:15,710 --> 00:08:20,200 Or else I wouldn't be able to get out of the labyrinth set up by Auntie Kang and Big Madam! 93 00:08:20,200 --> 00:08:22,080 Quickly come... 94 00:08:22,080 --> 00:08:25,870 I've been waiting for you, so I'm starving already. 95 00:08:25,870 --> 00:08:29,670 Quickly. Quickly. Sit down. Let's eat. 96 00:08:34,060 --> 00:08:36,620 Eat. What do you want to eat? 97 00:08:36,620 --> 00:08:40,670 Old Madam, it's been so long since you're this happy. 98 00:08:40,670 --> 00:08:46,140 That's right. It was just two days, yet... 99 00:08:46,140 --> 00:08:48,900 Not seeing for a day and it's like three autumns have passed. 100 00:08:48,900 --> 00:08:53,420 How many autumns would that have been now? You must be missing me so much that you've developed lovesickness. 101 00:08:53,420 --> 00:08:56,400 Can't do anything about it. Who told me to be so adorable. 102 00:08:56,400 --> 00:08:59,810 My god, this is too much! 103 00:08:59,810 --> 00:09:02,840 You're also like this in the Gu Manor? 104 00:09:02,840 --> 00:09:08,660 If you're like this in front of your in-laws, people will say that our Sheng Family lacks discipline. 105 00:09:08,660 --> 00:09:13,890 Grandmother, don't worry. Your grandson-in-law has been taking good care of me. 106 00:09:13,890 --> 00:09:16,580 Who in his family would dare bully me? 107 00:09:18,480 --> 00:09:20,400 He's defending you? 108 00:09:21,060 --> 00:09:23,060 Let me ask then. 109 00:09:23,060 --> 00:09:26,830 Who is the chief steward in your manor right now? 110 00:09:28,900 --> 00:09:31,150 I haven't asked yet. 111 00:09:32,570 --> 00:09:35,560 Are the houses and the garden shed, 112 00:09:35,560 --> 00:09:40,290 are they all doing well? I heard that place was once 113 00:09:40,290 --> 00:09:42,870 the house of an important subject of the late Emperor. 114 00:09:42,870 --> 00:09:47,760 It was abandoned for almost a decade. Shouldn't it be renovated? 115 00:09:52,020 --> 00:09:57,240 He only took me around his manor once. Regarding renovating... 116 00:09:58,150 --> 00:09:59,880 I don't know. 117 00:10:02,360 --> 00:10:07,700 How much is the fixed asset of your manor right now? 118 00:10:08,960 --> 00:10:10,730 You also don't know? 119 00:10:12,320 --> 00:10:16,260 Really good. Look at you. 120 00:10:16,260 --> 00:10:20,990 I've taught you to be a rich daughter with all kinds of skills. 121 00:10:20,990 --> 00:10:23,260 After getting married, 122 00:10:23,780 --> 00:10:28,080 you got kept by your man inside your room and not allowed to handle anything. 123 00:10:28,080 --> 00:10:30,000 Isn't that embarrassing? 124 00:10:30,700 --> 00:10:32,450 You don't know, 125 00:10:32,450 --> 00:10:34,900 how big that garden mansion of theirs is. 126 00:10:34,900 --> 00:10:38,800 Just the servants, there are at least fifty or more. 127 00:10:39,400 --> 00:10:44,180 Every time I think about handling these matters, I feel sleepy. 128 00:10:44,180 --> 00:10:47,710 Your husband is an unbridled person. 129 00:10:47,710 --> 00:10:50,880 He hates being controlled the most. 130 00:10:52,030 --> 00:10:54,630 With a man like that, 131 00:10:54,630 --> 00:10:57,450 you mustn't be forceful. 132 00:10:57,450 --> 00:11:01,640 But even if you are, you also can't beat him. 133 00:11:03,760 --> 00:11:05,690 His personality isn't only too strong, 134 00:11:05,690 --> 00:11:08,100 he even likes to lecture his elders. 135 00:11:10,310 --> 00:11:12,540 Although he's defending you, 136 00:11:13,590 --> 00:11:16,250 you shouldn't rely on him excessively. 137 00:11:17,610 --> 00:11:19,360 Women like us 138 00:11:19,360 --> 00:11:22,360 must still be able to prop ourselves up. 139 00:11:22,930 --> 00:11:26,990 First, you must have money. 140 00:11:28,030 --> 00:11:32,010 Second, you must have a trusted aide. 141 00:11:32,010 --> 00:11:35,170 Only then can your days be carefree. 142 00:11:36,080 --> 00:11:38,830 From the things he has done, 143 00:11:38,830 --> 00:11:41,550 he's a man that won't allow any flaws. 144 00:11:41,550 --> 00:11:45,500 In doing anything, you must always tell him first. 145 00:11:45,500 --> 00:11:49,300 Don't you try to hide them and pretend to be virtuous. 146 00:11:49,300 --> 00:11:53,300 That way, the two of you will develop a barrier between each other. 147 00:11:56,270 --> 00:11:58,010 Understand? 148 00:11:59,890 --> 00:12:03,150 He now holds great power and has such unstable moods. 149 00:12:04,350 --> 00:12:08,400 When he's nice, he's too nice, as if he's another person. 150 00:12:08,400 --> 00:12:10,060 Once he gets mad, 151 00:12:10,060 --> 00:12:13,590 he also is too fierce, so scary. 152 00:12:13,590 --> 00:12:16,260 I also dare not say one more word. 153 00:12:16,260 --> 00:12:18,870 What if I say something wrong and offend him? 154 00:12:18,870 --> 00:12:22,920 Wouldn't our days together be a hard one from then on? 155 00:12:36,550 --> 00:12:38,640 Miss, we're leaving now? 156 00:12:38,640 --> 00:12:40,270 Let's stay here a bit longer. 157 00:12:40,270 --> 00:12:42,950 Grandmother is taking her afternoon nap. If we don't leave now, 158 00:12:42,950 --> 00:12:44,780 even if Big Madam won't say anything further, 159 00:12:44,780 --> 00:12:47,850 that Auntie Kang will be nitpicking again. 160 00:12:48,480 --> 00:12:50,860 There are still a lot of chances to come back. 161 00:12:54,060 --> 00:12:57,760 Father, you're home! Greetings, Father. 162 00:12:57,760 --> 00:13:01,210 What is this high-and-mighty air you're letting out upon returning to your maiden house? 163 00:13:29,500 --> 00:13:32,070 - Stop here! - Halt! 164 00:13:38,150 --> 00:13:40,490 Danju, Xiaotao, you two come down. 165 00:13:40,490 --> 00:13:42,860 I have some words to tell my wife. 166 00:13:56,130 --> 00:13:58,330 Aren't you riding your horse? 167 00:14:06,630 --> 00:14:09,450 You've been sad since we left the Sheng Manor. 168 00:14:09,450 --> 00:14:13,370 I noticed it. Did anyone bully you? 169 00:14:13,370 --> 00:14:17,590 No. I'm just too full. 170 00:14:17,590 --> 00:14:20,490 I'll just get off the carriage, walk with it, and I'll be fine. 171 00:14:23,460 --> 00:14:25,320 Why walk? 172 00:14:26,380 --> 00:14:28,590 Did Father-in-law see you? 173 00:14:36,110 --> 00:14:38,180 If you have any problem 174 00:14:38,180 --> 00:14:40,450 and you hide it from me, 175 00:14:40,450 --> 00:14:42,510 if I find it out, 176 00:14:42,510 --> 00:14:48,120 I'll put on your make-up and draw your eyebrows every day before letting you out of the house! 177 00:14:50,440 --> 00:14:52,080 It's nothing. 178 00:14:54,190 --> 00:14:56,880 Father lectured me today. 179 00:14:56,880 --> 00:14:59,680 He said that in returning to my maiden house today, we made it too grand. 180 00:14:59,680 --> 00:15:01,770 It's too showy. 181 00:15:01,770 --> 00:15:05,380 Not only did I not urge you otherwise, I was even immensely-pleased with myself. 182 00:15:09,220 --> 00:15:11,590 I thought it's some major problem. 183 00:15:11,590 --> 00:15:13,790 This... how is this showy? 184 00:15:13,790 --> 00:15:17,170 If anyone's showing off, it's me. How is that your business? 185 00:15:17,660 --> 00:15:21,790 I'm an illegitimate daughter to begin with. Being able to marry you is already fine. 186 00:15:21,790 --> 00:15:23,750 It's not right to be such a show-off. 187 00:15:23,750 --> 00:15:26,990 Don't I already have all the good things? 188 00:15:26,990 --> 00:15:30,650 When there's inequality, there will be grudges and dislike. 189 00:15:30,650 --> 00:15:33,480 Dislike? Who dares to dislike you? 190 00:15:33,480 --> 00:15:36,300 Whoever dislikes you, I will dislike him. 191 00:15:36,300 --> 00:15:38,400 Let's see who would still dare to bully you. 192 00:15:38,400 --> 00:15:40,980 It is better to avoid unnecessary trouble. 193 00:15:40,980 --> 00:15:43,390 As they say, to put out a harmonious light that is similar with the secular world. 194 00:15:43,390 --> 00:15:45,550 We are a family. 195 00:15:45,550 --> 00:15:48,330 It's better if everyone can live more or less the same life. 196 00:15:48,330 --> 00:15:51,490 I mustn't look too different. 197 00:15:51,490 --> 00:15:53,540 This is one reason. 198 00:15:53,540 --> 00:15:57,390 Second, I was too dignified when in front of them. 199 00:15:57,390 --> 00:15:59,860 If next time, they all come to me so I can beg you to do things for them, 200 00:15:59,860 --> 00:16:04,240 like getting promoted, examinations, exiles, all those messy things. 201 00:16:04,240 --> 00:16:06,940 Tell me, should I help them or not? 202 00:16:16,220 --> 00:16:19,220 I think you sound reasonable. 203 00:16:20,640 --> 00:16:24,700 Then from now on, I won't be defending you too much 204 00:16:24,700 --> 00:16:26,950 when in front of your maiden family. 205 00:16:27,520 --> 00:16:30,650 It's better if you act more ferocious. 206 00:16:30,650 --> 00:16:36,030 - Like that? If I'm ferocious, what about your dignity? - You scared me! 207 00:16:36,030 --> 00:16:39,510 The inner part is present, who cares about the appearance. 208 00:16:39,510 --> 00:16:43,240 When people see how hard it is for me to live under you, 209 00:16:43,240 --> 00:16:45,710 maybe, they will... 210 00:16:45,710 --> 00:16:48,230 they will treat me better. 211 00:16:48,230 --> 00:16:50,350 Okay. 212 00:16:50,350 --> 00:16:53,830 I'll then tear off a white and soft lambskin 213 00:16:53,830 --> 00:16:56,220 and put it over a little fox like you. 214 00:16:56,220 --> 00:16:59,610 That will get things done, once and for all. 215 00:17:06,190 --> 00:17:10,510 I once helped you when we were still in Yangzhou. 216 00:17:10,510 --> 00:17:12,750 You gifted me a pair of knee pads. 217 00:17:12,750 --> 00:17:16,290 Until now, I've still kept them inside my chest. 218 00:17:16,290 --> 00:17:18,460 I saw them at home. 219 00:17:18,460 --> 00:17:21,320 I've always been grateful to you. 220 00:17:27,120 --> 00:17:29,680 Can you return the favor 221 00:17:29,680 --> 00:17:33,860 and help me with one thing? Answer a question of mine. 222 00:17:33,860 --> 00:17:35,290 Okay. 223 00:17:35,290 --> 00:17:37,640 It must be a truthful answer. 224 00:17:40,900 --> 00:17:44,810 That day when they were pushing to give me a concubine, 225 00:17:44,810 --> 00:17:47,200 are you truly indifferent about it 226 00:17:47,200 --> 00:17:49,570 or because you just got married to me, 227 00:17:49,570 --> 00:17:52,000 you wanted to pretend to be very virtuous? 228 00:17:53,060 --> 00:17:57,300 You'd rather neglect His Majesty's intention of our family to be united, 229 00:17:58,980 --> 00:18:01,960 and move out to another manor. You even sent Hongxiao away, 230 00:18:01,960 --> 00:18:04,790 so I could be saved from too much awkwardness. 231 00:18:04,790 --> 00:18:07,320 With you defending me like this and treating me so well, 232 00:18:07,320 --> 00:18:09,970 I understand it all. 233 00:18:09,970 --> 00:18:13,620 - All are just trifling matters. - They're not. 234 00:18:14,440 --> 00:18:17,340 My grandmother once said that Brother He was a very good man. 235 00:18:18,270 --> 00:18:20,560 But when the Cao family was pressuring me, 236 00:18:20,560 --> 00:18:24,580 he clearly knew that I didn't like it, but he still allowed me to face them by myself. 237 00:18:24,580 --> 00:18:28,170 In facing that Miss Cao, no matter what I said, it would be wrong. 238 00:18:28,170 --> 00:18:32,650 But you're different. Even if there will be a mountain of blades or a sea of fire in front, as long as you're around, 239 00:18:32,650 --> 00:18:35,170 I will always have fair treatment. 240 00:18:36,610 --> 00:18:40,330 Actually, I only wanted fair treatment. 241 00:18:57,750 --> 00:19:01,430 You all be meticulous. Gently transport them. 242 00:19:02,030 --> 00:19:03,420 Right. 243 00:19:10,250 --> 00:19:14,240 Second Son and his wife are really not afraid of the gossip of outsiders. 244 00:19:14,240 --> 00:19:16,860 They are just moving away like that. 245 00:19:16,860 --> 00:19:19,630 With such a capable wife, 246 00:19:19,630 --> 00:19:23,710 moving out is nothing. 247 00:19:24,820 --> 00:19:27,860 I really have looked down on that illegitimate daughter. 248 00:19:27,860 --> 00:19:31,010 She can really act. 249 00:19:31,010 --> 00:19:35,270 She is literate and does accounting well. 250 00:19:35,270 --> 00:19:40,090 No wonder Old Second was determined to marry her. 251 00:19:45,440 --> 00:19:47,920 Miss, you must be careful. Your mother-in-law 252 00:19:47,920 --> 00:19:50,880 might be coming up with bad ideas. 253 00:19:50,880 --> 00:19:52,950 I chose this path myself. 254 00:19:52,950 --> 00:19:55,430 I'll just block off whatever comes my way. 255 00:19:55,430 --> 00:19:59,630 Big Madam, you said it right. We'll be your guards. 256 00:20:03,920 --> 00:20:06,530 What about the people I told you to find? 257 00:20:06,530 --> 00:20:09,270 I'm just waiting for your orders, Big Madam. 258 00:20:09,270 --> 00:20:12,620 All are old servants of ours. 259 00:20:12,620 --> 00:20:16,550 They are very loyal to you. 260 00:20:16,550 --> 00:20:21,970 I'm guessing that Fourth and Fifth Houses will be making some moves too in these next few days. 261 00:20:22,710 --> 00:20:26,070 By then, with one wall between us, 262 00:20:26,070 --> 00:20:28,480 let's just wait to watch a show. 263 00:21:10,460 --> 00:21:12,840 Wife, you're exhausted? 264 00:21:14,110 --> 00:21:16,100 Fighting wars isn't as tiring as this. 265 00:21:16,100 --> 00:21:20,260 Nonsense! Fighting wars is ten times more tiring than this. 266 00:21:21,820 --> 00:21:25,440 Okay. Okay. This is tiring. It's tiring. 267 00:21:27,520 --> 00:21:29,410 Everyone is asking me 268 00:21:29,410 --> 00:21:32,460 where to put this, where to put that. 269 00:21:32,460 --> 00:21:35,670 I told them to ask Danju and Cuiwei. 270 00:21:35,670 --> 00:21:39,070 However, those two instead came back to ask me about it. 271 00:21:40,540 --> 00:21:44,090 It's all my fault for being too busy with military affairs. 272 00:21:44,090 --> 00:21:46,340 I've caused you to suffer. 273 00:21:48,120 --> 00:21:51,010 It's easy to just say it. 274 00:21:53,550 --> 00:21:58,750 Wife, let me give you a massage! 275 00:22:11,830 --> 00:22:13,520 But... 276 00:22:14,580 --> 00:22:19,570 Look at the bright side. You won't need to greet that person tomorrow morning anymore. 277 00:22:19,570 --> 00:22:23,960 You can sleep as long as you want. Sleep until it's noontime. Rest more. 278 00:22:33,220 --> 00:22:34,700 Wife. 279 00:22:36,720 --> 00:22:40,770 I'm hungry. I haven't had dinner. 280 00:22:40,770 --> 00:22:43,140 How about we change to another place today? 281 00:22:43,140 --> 00:22:46,760 Let's eat the all-fish banquet of Qianchun Brothel, how about it? 282 00:22:48,680 --> 00:22:52,340 I... won't eat anymore. 283 00:22:52,340 --> 00:22:55,220 I'm really too sleepy. 284 00:22:55,220 --> 00:22:57,980 How can that be? No! No! 285 00:22:57,980 --> 00:23:01,270 You can't sleep! I still have words to tell you. 286 00:23:03,000 --> 00:23:05,870 Can you just say it tomorrow? 287 00:23:05,870 --> 00:23:09,210 I'm really too sleepy that I can't open my eyes anymore. 288 00:23:10,270 --> 00:23:12,920 Okay. Okay. Wife, I'll just say a few words. 289 00:23:12,920 --> 00:23:15,690 I'll just say a few words. Be good. 290 00:23:15,690 --> 00:23:17,170 Wait a minute. 291 00:23:23,160 --> 00:23:26,450 Come, look. 292 00:23:30,040 --> 00:23:32,410 How come there's another accounting book to read? 293 00:23:32,410 --> 00:23:34,610 I can't anymore. My head aches. 294 00:23:34,610 --> 00:23:38,120 Okay. Okay. You can read this accounting book tomorrow, 295 00:23:38,120 --> 00:23:41,330 but I have to tell this matter today. 296 00:23:44,260 --> 00:23:48,410 I've always been out and have just set up my own manor not long ago. 297 00:23:48,410 --> 00:23:52,520 These people in this manor are mostly granted by His Majesty. 298 00:23:52,520 --> 00:23:56,310 These people are either punished subjects 299 00:23:56,310 --> 00:23:59,490 or those that have signed slave contracts. 300 00:23:59,490 --> 00:24:01,520 Most don't have much foundation. 301 00:24:01,520 --> 00:24:06,130 Look at them, and just use those that can be used. For those that can't, we'll sell them. 302 00:24:07,450 --> 00:24:09,090 But... 303 00:24:09,960 --> 00:24:12,800 The Main (Big Madam Qin), Fourth, and Fifth Houses have sent some people. 304 00:24:12,800 --> 00:24:15,090 You must be careful. 305 00:24:17,550 --> 00:24:18,940 Who? 306 00:24:21,180 --> 00:24:23,400 When did they send them? 307 00:24:23,400 --> 00:24:26,930 When I left the Marquis Manor, no one informed me. 308 00:24:27,730 --> 00:24:29,220 Inform you? 309 00:24:29,220 --> 00:24:32,560 If they informed you, wouldn't that be giving you a reason to reject them? 310 00:24:32,560 --> 00:24:35,100 At that point, you'll be kneeling in the ancestral hall again. 311 00:24:35,100 --> 00:24:37,540 How would that Big Madam deal with it then? 312 00:24:38,540 --> 00:24:42,190 Hence, I think they want to do a "first decapitate you, then present your trophy" move. (T/N kill first, then praise) 313 00:24:42,190 --> 00:24:44,690 The people are here now. You have to take them in, 314 00:24:44,690 --> 00:24:46,900 whether you like it or not. 315 00:24:48,450 --> 00:24:50,170 I... 316 00:24:50,170 --> 00:24:53,690 If I can't offend them, I surely can just avoid them. 317 00:24:59,280 --> 00:25:00,860 Wife. 318 00:25:02,380 --> 00:25:04,180 These account books 319 00:25:04,180 --> 00:25:08,150 are the bills and particulars of this manor. 320 00:25:08,150 --> 00:25:13,030 Look at them tomorrow. If there's anything that you don't understand, ask my private assistant. 321 00:25:13,030 --> 00:25:18,720 More importantly, immediately expel those people sent by the three Gu Houses. 322 00:25:18,720 --> 00:25:20,650 Don't leave any future trouble. 323 00:25:22,570 --> 00:25:25,750 It won't be that easy, my General Gu. 324 00:25:25,750 --> 00:25:29,950 Even the Emperor has to fear the gossiping mouths of his citizens. 325 00:25:29,950 --> 00:25:34,750 Expelling them is easy, but it won't be good if this news gets out. 326 00:25:34,750 --> 00:25:38,990 How about... just assigning them to do manual labor outside? 327 00:25:38,990 --> 00:25:41,220 Don't let them enter the inner courtyard. 328 00:25:44,540 --> 00:25:47,470 A few male servants can stay outside. 329 00:25:47,470 --> 00:25:51,830 But for maidservants, you can't really prohibit them to entering the inner courtyard. 330 00:25:51,830 --> 00:25:54,620 Never-ending battles... 331 00:25:57,420 --> 00:26:01,860 Therefore, Wife, we must go eat an all-fish banquet 332 00:26:01,860 --> 00:26:05,480 and refill our energy, so we can battle it out with them! 333 00:26:06,180 --> 00:26:08,810 You... go eat by yourself. 334 00:26:08,810 --> 00:26:12,220 I... I'm not going. I must sleep. 335 00:26:12,220 --> 00:26:14,280 Let me sleep. 336 00:26:17,670 --> 00:26:21,550 Okay. Okay. We're not eating dinner anymore. 337 00:26:21,550 --> 00:26:23,020 Sleep. 338 00:26:24,760 --> 00:26:26,210 The two of us... 339 00:26:27,490 --> 00:26:29,320 should sleep more. 340 00:26:30,460 --> 00:26:33,260 I... am not sleeping anymore! 341 00:26:33,260 --> 00:26:36,920 I'm going to eat fish. Go. Go. Let's go eat fish. 342 00:26:57,850 --> 00:26:59,690 How come you all didn't rush me to wake up again? 343 00:26:59,690 --> 00:27:02,380 I got scolded by Nanny Cui again. 344 00:27:02,380 --> 00:27:04,250 It was your husband who told us not to wake you up. 345 00:27:04,250 --> 00:27:07,150 They even told us to inform Nanny Cui that from now on, 346 00:27:07,150 --> 00:27:09,870 Miss doesn't need to be awakened so early. 347 00:27:10,880 --> 00:27:14,400 You must change to addressing me as "Big Madam". This isn't the Sheng Manor. 348 00:27:15,690 --> 00:27:19,500 I'll remember. Calling you "Big Madam" gives you a more imposing manner. 349 00:27:20,850 --> 00:27:23,350 It's not that I want to be imposing. 350 00:27:23,350 --> 00:27:25,450 But if I don't get addressed in a more imposing manner, 351 00:27:25,450 --> 00:27:28,010 how can I scare those other servants? 352 00:27:32,110 --> 00:27:35,510 My ancestor, you're still not done with your make-up? 353 00:27:35,510 --> 00:27:37,240 The Big Madam of the Gu Fifth House is here. 354 00:27:37,240 --> 00:27:40,190 She said that when you moved out a few days ago, each house sent some servants to us. 355 00:27:40,190 --> 00:27:43,760 She was afraid that we're not familiar with who they are, so she especially came to let you meet them. 356 00:27:44,790 --> 00:27:49,120 Nanny, don't call her "Miss". Call her "Big Madam". 357 00:27:49,120 --> 00:27:51,420 Stop being particular about that. 358 00:27:51,420 --> 00:27:54,100 That Fifth Big Madam doesn't seem to have any good intentions. 359 00:27:54,100 --> 00:27:55,760 Her daughter-in-law also came with her. 360 00:27:55,760 --> 00:27:59,110 They had those servants sent by the Marquis Manor stand in formation, 361 00:27:59,110 --> 00:28:01,620 each one holding their head high, as if preparing for a cock-fight. 362 00:28:01,620 --> 00:28:05,650 They don't seem to be here to visit you, but to denounce you for some crime! 363 00:28:05,650 --> 00:28:07,660 Miss. 364 00:28:07,660 --> 00:28:11,900 Big Madam, you must be careful against them. 365 00:28:11,900 --> 00:28:14,260 That day in the Marquis Manor, 366 00:28:15,340 --> 00:28:18,820 this Fifth Big Madam was so calm and collected. 367 00:28:18,820 --> 00:28:21,830 I think she's a shrewd and deep person. 368 00:28:21,830 --> 00:28:24,150 We must carefully weigh the pros and cons first before taking any step. 369 00:28:25,240 --> 00:28:28,470 Never thought that she'd be here this fast. 370 00:28:28,470 --> 00:28:31,990 Okay. I'll go meet them then. 371 00:28:31,990 --> 00:28:34,210 Nanny Cui, go back and inform them this. 372 00:28:34,210 --> 00:28:37,970 May she go to Zhaohui Hall, the main receiving hall, to sit for a while. I'll be there in a minute. 373 00:28:37,970 --> 00:28:39,300 Yes. 374 00:28:43,200 --> 00:28:45,000 I'm so anxious. 375 00:28:56,730 --> 00:28:58,740 Fifth Auntie, hello. 376 00:29:06,470 --> 00:29:08,910 Let me make the introductions. 377 00:29:10,220 --> 00:29:12,510 Nanny Diao and Nanny Lai 378 00:29:12,510 --> 00:29:14,670 are from your mother-in-law. 379 00:29:14,670 --> 00:29:17,260 Nanny Tian is from the Fourth House. 380 00:29:17,260 --> 00:29:19,750 Nanny Hua is from our house. 381 00:29:19,750 --> 00:29:21,980 The remaining younger maidservants 382 00:29:21,980 --> 00:29:25,130 were all meticulously chosen by your mother-in-law. 383 00:29:29,510 --> 00:29:31,920 Respectfully greeting you, Big Madam! 384 00:29:31,920 --> 00:29:35,340 Before leaving, our Big Madam especially instructed 385 00:29:35,340 --> 00:29:39,970 that since you've just established your own manor not long ago, there are a lot of affairs to handle. We must attend to you well. 386 00:29:39,970 --> 00:29:43,090 I can be considered the head steward among these people. 387 00:29:43,090 --> 00:29:48,260 From now on, if any of them will do tricks to evade work or hasn't done her task reliably, 388 00:29:48,260 --> 00:29:52,960 Big Madam, just give the instructions. I will take care of them. 389 00:29:54,220 --> 00:29:58,660 Okay then. Let's start distributing the work. 390 00:29:58,660 --> 00:30:00,330 No need to rush. 391 00:30:01,350 --> 00:30:04,330 Currently, the background of the people here in the manor is too complicated. 392 00:30:04,330 --> 00:30:08,270 I was too busy moving these past days, and didn't find time to carefully check them out one by one. 393 00:30:08,270 --> 00:30:12,520 Today, really good. Let's do it along with the people that Big Madam has granted us. 394 00:30:12,520 --> 00:30:15,540 Interview them carefully first, and then have them register their information. 395 00:30:15,540 --> 00:30:18,320 We'll meticulously investigate their background later on. 396 00:30:19,010 --> 00:30:21,580 Big Madam, no need to be so troublesome. 397 00:30:21,580 --> 00:30:25,830 I know very clearly what these people from the Marquis Manor have done before. 398 00:30:25,830 --> 00:30:29,490 Just let me tell it to you and in passing, categorize them. 399 00:30:29,490 --> 00:30:33,990 - Right? - Right. - I have my reasons for saying that. 400 00:30:33,990 --> 00:30:37,180 Just do what I said. 401 00:30:44,430 --> 00:30:46,400 Brush, ink, and paper. 402 00:30:52,320 --> 00:30:54,470 Let's start with you! 403 00:31:03,560 --> 00:31:06,720 Greetings, Big Madam. I'm Mingyue. 404 00:31:06,720 --> 00:31:09,830 This name won't do. It sounds too similar to Big Madam's. 405 00:31:09,830 --> 00:31:12,590 Go back and ask your parents to change it. 406 00:31:12,590 --> 00:31:14,680 No need to trouble her parents. 407 00:31:16,320 --> 00:31:18,420 Let's just call you "Chunyue" then. 408 00:31:22,650 --> 00:31:24,940 Yes. 409 00:31:24,940 --> 00:31:28,140 - How old are you this year? - Eighteen. 410 00:31:28,140 --> 00:31:30,920 Were you born in the manor or bought outside? 411 00:31:30,920 --> 00:31:32,770 I, Mingyue, was... 412 00:31:35,260 --> 00:31:38,810 I, Chunyue, was born in the manor. My mother is Nanny Lai. 413 00:31:38,810 --> 00:31:41,400 She was once an accompanying maid of Big Madam of the Marquis Manor. 414 00:31:41,400 --> 00:31:44,050 - My father is the Marquis Manor's— - Don't say anymore. 415 00:31:44,050 --> 00:31:47,420 We'll know once we ask Nanny Lai later. 416 00:31:47,420 --> 00:31:49,220 Have you worked before? 417 00:31:49,220 --> 00:31:50,900 I have. 418 00:31:50,900 --> 00:31:54,760 I was initially chosen to serve Third Young Master. 419 00:31:54,760 --> 00:31:58,370 - Third Young Master even frequently praised me— - Do you know how to read? 420 00:32:00,240 --> 00:32:03,200 - I know a little. - How much? Be specific. 421 00:32:03,200 --> 00:32:06,910 Have you read "The Book of Family Names"? How much of"'Poems of a Thousand Poets" have you read? 422 00:32:11,770 --> 00:32:13,590 I haven't. 423 00:32:13,590 --> 00:32:17,180 I haven't. I have only read a bit of "The Book of Family Names". 424 00:32:17,180 --> 00:32:19,160 Have you been rewarded 425 00:32:19,160 --> 00:32:22,690 with money, jewelry, or clothes? 426 00:32:22,690 --> 00:32:25,540 Big Madam of the Marquis Manor has rewarded me with a lot of new clothes. 427 00:32:25,540 --> 00:32:27,880 She told me to come here and serve you well. 428 00:32:27,880 --> 00:32:30,580 - She even praised me— - Have you been punished, 429 00:32:30,580 --> 00:32:34,270 scolded, or flogged? What were the reasons? 430 00:32:35,780 --> 00:32:37,230 Never. 431 00:32:40,140 --> 00:32:43,960 You must think about it clearly. You will be putting your thumbprint on this. (T/N signing it legally) 432 00:32:43,960 --> 00:32:46,250 It's fine if you've committed any minor mistakes before. 433 00:32:46,250 --> 00:32:48,270 Anyway, you've moved into a new house now. 434 00:32:48,270 --> 00:32:50,560 If in the future, I find out that you lied, 435 00:32:50,560 --> 00:32:53,890 you'll immediately get expelled, and never re-hired. 436 00:32:56,890 --> 00:33:01,540 I only just got scolded a few times by the steward maid in Third Young Master's courtyard, 437 00:33:01,540 --> 00:33:05,220 because I broke a few items of hers. Other than that, there's nothing else. 438 00:33:05,220 --> 00:33:09,630 Okay then. Just go place your fingerprint. Go back and wait for instructions. 439 00:33:10,460 --> 00:33:11,840 Yes. 440 00:33:16,580 --> 00:33:19,360 If I want to use people, I have to know your abilities, 441 00:33:19,360 --> 00:33:20,970 what you've done before, 442 00:33:20,970 --> 00:33:25,730 and how your performance was. As long as you don't lie or exaggerate, 443 00:33:25,730 --> 00:33:28,040 you then will be able to work for a long time here, 444 00:33:28,040 --> 00:33:29,690 work in an honorable manner. 445 00:33:30,760 --> 00:33:32,620 What Big Madam said is very reasonable. 446 00:33:32,620 --> 00:33:35,390 People who came from outside must indeed be interrogated well. 447 00:33:35,390 --> 00:33:38,890 But the few of us here are old servants of the Gu Manor already. 448 00:33:38,890 --> 00:33:41,730 Big Madam, if you have any questions, 449 00:33:41,730 --> 00:33:44,530 just ask me. 450 00:33:44,530 --> 00:33:48,010 Nanny Lai, this is the second time that have you refuted me today. 451 00:33:49,880 --> 00:33:52,090 I dare not. It's just that 452 00:33:52,090 --> 00:33:55,110 I find your method a bit "rejecting what is near and seeking what is far." 453 00:33:55,110 --> 00:33:58,160 I fear that you'll get tired. 454 00:34:00,390 --> 00:34:03,230 I thought that my elders sent you all here 455 00:34:03,230 --> 00:34:07,690 to be my helpers and not to become my ancestor. 456 00:34:08,310 --> 00:34:11,540 Fifth Auntie and Sister-in-law aren't even saying anything, 457 00:34:11,540 --> 00:34:13,550 yet you keep interrupting without permission. 458 00:34:13,550 --> 00:34:16,750 Are you trying to slap my face, or theirs? 459 00:34:17,990 --> 00:34:21,690 I... d-didn't have such intention. 460 00:34:21,690 --> 00:34:25,060 Who's the most respected here in the Cheng Garden? 461 00:34:25,060 --> 00:34:28,120 It's Second Young Master. Does he handle the household affairs? 462 00:34:28,120 --> 00:34:31,120 Masters only handle external affairs. 463 00:34:31,120 --> 00:34:32,960 Who manages the household? 464 00:34:33,690 --> 00:34:37,540 It's you, the main madam of this manor. 465 00:34:37,540 --> 00:34:39,280 You said it so well! 466 00:34:39,280 --> 00:34:43,510 Those who can't remember this point, I'm unable to hire you. 467 00:34:46,030 --> 00:34:48,190 Second Brother Ye's wife, 468 00:34:48,190 --> 00:34:50,640 you are really so clever and eloquent. 469 00:34:50,640 --> 00:34:55,770 At such a young age, you can already try a case like you're in a local court. 470 00:34:57,320 --> 00:34:59,760 Fifth Aunt, you've overpraised me. 471 00:34:59,760 --> 00:35:02,980 I heard that when His Majesty ascended to the throne, 472 00:35:02,980 --> 00:35:06,420 he asked for the examination performance of government officials for the past ten years from the Ministry of Official Personnel. 473 00:35:06,420 --> 00:35:10,050 To follow the ways of the Emperor would surely be right. 474 00:35:11,790 --> 00:35:15,790 You said it right. Well said. 475 00:35:17,040 --> 00:35:20,480 I'm doing this not to be harsh on you. 476 00:35:20,480 --> 00:35:22,410 I just want you all to execute my orders without fail. 477 00:35:22,410 --> 00:35:25,640 When you do a task well, you surely will be rewarded. 478 00:35:25,640 --> 00:35:28,150 But if there are people who speak rubbish and are disobedient, 479 00:35:28,150 --> 00:35:30,220 I will also not spare you easily. 480 00:35:31,720 --> 00:35:34,740 Nanny Lai, I scolded you twice today. 481 00:35:34,740 --> 00:35:36,570 Do you have any discontent? 482 00:35:37,230 --> 00:35:39,560 I dare not. I was muddled. 483 00:35:39,560 --> 00:35:41,800 Because I'm older, 484 00:35:41,800 --> 00:35:44,040 I offended you, who is my superior. 485 00:35:44,040 --> 00:35:46,450 Tell me then, did I do anything wrong? 486 00:35:46,450 --> 00:35:50,390 Of course, you can't be wrong, Big Madam. 487 00:35:50,390 --> 00:35:53,290 Wrong. I'm also human. 488 00:35:53,290 --> 00:35:55,280 I will also commit mistakes. 489 00:35:55,280 --> 00:35:59,190 But no matter how wrong I was, you shouldn't have refuted me publicly. 490 00:35:59,190 --> 00:36:01,260 You clearly know that I just got married into this family. 491 00:36:01,260 --> 00:36:04,930 My current prestige isn't enough yet. Couldn't you have temporarily delayed it 492 00:36:04,930 --> 00:36:06,620 and just advised me privately? 493 00:36:06,620 --> 00:36:09,670 Must you slap my face so openly? 494 00:36:09,670 --> 00:36:11,520 I dare not. 495 00:36:13,660 --> 00:36:17,690 Also, if the matter is under your jurisdiction, you should speak without reserve. 496 00:36:17,690 --> 00:36:21,340 If it's none of your business, you had better keep your mouth tightly shut. 497 00:36:21,340 --> 00:36:23,420 Our General's blade has no eyes. 498 00:36:23,420 --> 00:36:26,690 He hates people who show off their glibness through speech and people who stir up enmity the most. 499 00:36:26,690 --> 00:36:30,250 If anyone breaks this rule, please forgive me for I can't save you either! 500 00:36:30,250 --> 00:36:32,080 Understand? 501 00:36:32,080 --> 00:36:33,630 Yes. 502 00:36:38,920 --> 00:36:41,020 Big Madam, take your time in leaving. 503 00:36:42,260 --> 00:36:46,860 Take our time? I think your Big Madam is hoping more that we will leave quickly. 504 00:36:46,860 --> 00:36:52,090 You, (Fifth House) Big Madam, are the elder of our Big Madam. She even wants to ask you to stay for a meal. 505 00:36:52,090 --> 00:36:54,830 I won't eat anymore. I'm already full from anger. 506 00:36:54,830 --> 00:36:57,620 How can I still curl up my intestines and sit inside? 507 00:37:02,200 --> 00:37:04,300 Big Madam, take care. 508 00:37:08,650 --> 00:37:10,860 That girl is something. 509 00:37:10,860 --> 00:37:13,380 How could an illegitimate daughter of a lowly government official 510 00:37:13,380 --> 00:37:16,160 have such knowledge and eloquence? 511 00:37:16,160 --> 00:37:17,850 We're just leaving like this? 512 00:37:17,850 --> 00:37:20,850 Shouldn't we watch how she'll assign our people? 513 00:37:21,600 --> 00:37:24,020 Didn't you understand the meaning of her words? 514 00:37:24,020 --> 00:37:25,960 What things that one should and shouldn't meddle in. 515 00:37:25,960 --> 00:37:27,880 You think that she was saying it for Nanny Lai to hear? 516 00:37:27,880 --> 00:37:30,050 She clearly was saying it to me. 517 00:37:30,050 --> 00:37:32,800 We are not her direct mother-in-law or sister-in-law, 518 00:37:32,800 --> 00:37:35,680 yet we came here to order her around and meddle with her business. 519 00:37:35,680 --> 00:37:39,720 If I still don't leave, I would have really become so shameless. 520 00:37:39,720 --> 00:37:43,520 Let me say something that I shouldn't say. We shouldn't have come in the first place. 521 00:37:46,060 --> 00:37:47,690 On the first day after her wedding, 522 00:37:47,690 --> 00:37:50,410 she already caused those two from the Main and Fourth House difficulty in backing down with good grace. 523 00:37:50,410 --> 00:37:51,920 She's indeed a fierce character. 524 00:37:51,920 --> 00:37:54,010 What do you know? 525 00:37:54,010 --> 00:37:56,580 I came just to know her skills. 526 00:37:56,580 --> 00:37:58,640 Now that we know how good she is, 527 00:37:58,640 --> 00:38:02,180 we also know how we should act from now on. 528 00:38:04,080 --> 00:38:06,540 Since I entered the Marquis Manor, 529 00:38:06,540 --> 00:38:09,290 I've been in charge of kitchen purchasing, make-up purchasing, 530 00:38:09,290 --> 00:38:13,290 looking after the inner courtyard, and the scheduling of night shifts. 531 00:38:13,290 --> 00:38:16,580 Also, I'm in charge of teaching the new maidservants. 532 00:38:16,580 --> 00:38:19,600 I'm able to do all that. 533 00:38:20,510 --> 00:38:25,250 Didn't you then get demoted from a nice job to a worse one? 534 00:38:25,250 --> 00:38:28,720 This... Big Madam, you're joking. 535 00:38:29,380 --> 00:38:30,850 If you were good in purchasing, 536 00:38:30,850 --> 00:38:34,310 you wouldn't have been asked to guard the courtyard. If you have been good in guarding the courtyard, 537 00:38:34,310 --> 00:38:37,180 they wouldn't have made you in charge of the new maidservants. 538 00:38:37,760 --> 00:38:38,980 This..! 539 00:38:39,680 --> 00:38:43,200 How come you can't stay long in one place? 540 00:38:43,200 --> 00:38:45,250 I've recorded it. 541 00:38:46,160 --> 00:38:47,400 This... 542 00:38:48,230 --> 00:38:51,310 Initially, it was because I was sickly. 543 00:38:51,310 --> 00:38:55,720 Big Madam was understanding and didn't let me do heavy work. 544 00:38:55,720 --> 00:38:59,600 So that's the case. Good thing, I've asked. 545 00:38:59,600 --> 00:39:03,830 If not, if I assign you to do some tiring task, 546 00:39:03,830 --> 00:39:06,380 won't I worsen your illness? 547 00:39:07,480 --> 00:39:11,470 These past years, I've already fully recuperated. 548 00:39:11,470 --> 00:39:14,420 You are indeed loyal. 549 00:39:14,420 --> 00:39:19,380 But my husband has a reputation outside of loving his soldiers like they are his sons. 550 00:39:19,380 --> 00:39:21,050 It's not good if in his house, 551 00:39:21,050 --> 00:39:23,540 he's making the sickly and weak do tiring work. 552 00:39:23,540 --> 00:39:26,680 This will also affect his reputation. 553 00:39:26,680 --> 00:39:29,860 How about you go home first and rest? 554 00:39:29,860 --> 00:39:32,320 I've also recorded that. 555 00:39:32,320 --> 00:39:36,860 - No, no, Big Madam, listen to me. - Next one! 556 00:39:41,990 --> 00:39:45,980 Informing Big Madam, we're done interviewing all the people sent by the Marquis Manor. 557 00:39:46,540 --> 00:39:49,110 Okay. You've all worked hard. 558 00:39:49,110 --> 00:39:52,060 Once Big Madam finishes reading all your profiles, 559 00:39:52,060 --> 00:39:54,210 she'll distribute your work in a few days. 560 00:39:54,210 --> 00:39:56,470 Yes. 561 00:40:17,480 --> 00:40:19,400 Who's there? 562 00:40:20,970 --> 00:40:22,660 It's me. 563 00:40:26,440 --> 00:40:28,630 You scared me. 564 00:40:30,040 --> 00:40:33,820 The study is a restricted place. Why are you here? 565 00:40:33,820 --> 00:40:36,090 I... 566 00:40:36,090 --> 00:40:38,280 I'm used to doing something every day. 567 00:40:38,280 --> 00:40:40,540 After being idle, I feel so uncomfortable. 568 00:40:40,540 --> 00:40:44,340 I then self-assertively found things to do. 569 00:40:45,310 --> 00:40:50,310 I remember that the Master has given orders that his study is off-limits to unauthorized people. 570 00:40:50,310 --> 00:40:53,200 Good thing, he's not here now. If he was, 571 00:40:53,200 --> 00:40:55,700 he'd just cane you and expel you out. 572 00:40:55,700 --> 00:40:58,920 How about I go to Big Madam's room instead? 573 00:40:58,920 --> 00:41:01,710 I can go there to serve her. I'm able to do cleaning 574 00:41:01,710 --> 00:41:03,190 or laundry chores. 575 00:41:03,190 --> 00:41:06,710 We've already said that you all should just wait for your work distribution. Why are you rushing? 576 00:41:06,710 --> 00:41:10,210 Did you not hear it clearly this morning while at Zhaohui Hall? 577 00:41:10,210 --> 00:41:14,230 Upon coming here, stop using your past work situation in the Marquis Manor to explain your way out. 578 00:41:14,230 --> 00:41:16,960 Just do whatever Big Madam instructs. 579 00:41:16,960 --> 00:41:20,250 If you still don't understand this principle, you had better just go back now! 580 00:41:21,950 --> 00:41:23,550 I got it. 581 00:41:38,060 --> 00:41:46,100 Translation and Timing carefully crafted by the Mei Daxia Team at Viki 582 00:41:48,030 --> 00:41:55,980 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". 583 00:42:00,490 --> 00:42:10,140 ♫ One morning, a flower opened and approached a willow tree, beautifully fragrant and mistaking him for her lord ♫ 584 00:42:10,140 --> 00:42:18,810 ♫ 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 ♫ 585 00:42:18,810 --> 00:42:28,590 ♫ In the palace, you are constantly brave and growing thin, from on high, your cold tears of distress flow ♫ 586 00:42:28,590 --> 00:42:38,510 ♫ Brocade letters delivered to me dismiss me, only suddenly to recall me, not for many years can I see you other than stealthily♫ 587 00:42:38,510 --> 00:42:43,080 ♫ Last night, gusty winds and rain during my deep slumber did not spoil the wine's lingering effect ♫ 588 00:42:43,080 --> 00:42:47,110 ♫ When I asked someone, they rolled the blind up and told me that all the crab-apple trees are as before. ♫ 589 00:42:47,110 --> 00:42:56,970 ♫ Don't you know, don't you know, there must be flourishing leaves and fallen flowers? ♫ 590 00:42:56,970 --> 00:43:01,480 ♫ Last night, gusty winds and rain during my deep slumber did not spoil the wine's lingering effect♫ 591 00:43:01,480 --> 00:43:05,620 ♫ When I asked someone, they rolled the blind up and told me that all the crab-apple trees are as before. ♫ 592 00:43:05,620 --> 00:43:15,360 ♫ Don't you know, don't you know, there must be flourishing leaves and fallen flowers? ♫ 593 00:43:17,160 --> 00:43:32,220 ♫ Don't you know, don't you know, there must be flourishing leaves and fallen flowers? ♫