1 00:00:02,040 --> 00:00:09,970 Translation and Timing carefully crafted by the Mei Daxia Team at Viki 2 00:00:54,760 --> 00:01:00,190 The Story of Ming Lan 3 00:01:00,190 --> 00:01:02,940 Episode 44 4 00:01:03,570 --> 00:01:05,550 - Please. - Thank you, Momo. 5 00:01:05,550 --> 00:01:07,510 Thank you, Momo. 6 00:01:12,570 --> 00:01:14,280 Good wine. 7 00:01:14,900 --> 00:01:19,260 Mom, you're being too courteous. 8 00:01:19,260 --> 00:01:23,320 You are decreasing our blessings. You are the nanny of Master, 9 00:01:23,320 --> 00:01:25,630 and even a Momo with high position, 10 00:01:25,630 --> 00:01:29,620 yet you're still treating us to some drinks. I really feel so embarrassed. 11 00:01:29,620 --> 00:01:31,370 Isn't that right? 12 00:01:31,370 --> 00:01:33,910 What position? 13 00:01:33,910 --> 00:01:40,520 Young Master Ye and I have never put any importance to those seniority rules. 14 00:01:42,220 --> 00:01:46,700 You can say so, but we're still working for the inner courtyard. 15 00:01:46,700 --> 00:01:52,310 No matter how good Master is, he can't really care about us. Above us is Big Madam. 16 00:01:52,970 --> 00:01:56,460 Big Madam isn't as resolute as Master. 17 00:01:56,460 --> 00:01:58,860 Look at how chaotic that kitchen has become. 18 00:01:58,860 --> 00:02:03,600 - She doesn't even ask about it. - Indeed. 19 00:02:03,600 --> 00:02:06,810 Today, Rong'er insisted on eating the back meat of a swamp eel. 20 00:02:06,810 --> 00:02:09,590 I then went to the kitchen to ask if there's any. 21 00:02:09,590 --> 00:02:13,880 I haven't entered and I've already heard Nanny Lai inside talking. 22 00:02:13,880 --> 00:02:16,890 Her words were really unbearable. 23 00:02:16,890 --> 00:02:19,860 Even my mother in the province would feel embarrassed if she heard it. 24 00:02:19,860 --> 00:02:24,890 And this person even came from the attending the Big Madam of the marquis house. 25 00:02:28,610 --> 00:02:34,280 She claims that she's a person who has attended to Big Madam of the marquis house, but I don't think so. 26 00:02:34,280 --> 00:02:37,780 Those dowry servants that Big Madam brought with her from Qin Manor 27 00:02:37,780 --> 00:02:40,710 were mostly gone or dead. 28 00:02:40,710 --> 00:02:43,460 Only Nanny Xiang is left by her side. 29 00:02:43,460 --> 00:02:46,390 I really am puzzled. What could be the background 30 00:02:46,390 --> 00:02:49,130 of this Nanny Lai? 31 00:02:49,130 --> 00:02:51,660 So barbaric. 32 00:02:51,660 --> 00:02:54,010 I heard that... 33 00:02:54,010 --> 00:02:57,450 ... she entered with Nanny Xiang's help. 34 00:02:57,450 --> 00:03:02,780 Because she has served longer than us, hence, she was able to look so decent. 35 00:03:02,780 --> 00:03:06,100 She kept showing off that she's a trusted aide of Big Madam. 36 00:03:06,610 --> 00:03:09,960 What's there to be proud about that? 37 00:03:09,960 --> 00:03:15,480 In my opinion, you two are not worse than her. 38 00:03:15,480 --> 00:03:18,490 Why must you two get stepped by her? 39 00:03:20,760 --> 00:03:25,620 We work for the fourth and fifth house, who are not as prestigious as the Big Madam of the main house. 40 00:03:26,530 --> 00:03:31,490 Talking about that, do you know that before going to his western expedition, 41 00:03:31,490 --> 00:03:35,790 do you know how Young Master was able to become a general overnight? 42 00:03:36,270 --> 00:03:39,660 Wasn't it because he was meritorious for saving the emperor? 43 00:03:40,320 --> 00:03:46,450 The current emperor was still a submerged dragon then. 44 00:03:46,450 --> 00:03:49,200 Afterwards, there was a palace siege to usurp the throne. 45 00:03:49,200 --> 00:03:53,400 It was Young Master who risked his life to escort His Majesty, 46 00:03:53,400 --> 00:03:56,290 and fought all out against the rebels, 47 00:03:56,290 --> 00:03:59,650 hence, he has his current prestige. 48 00:03:59,650 --> 00:04:02,830 If that time, Young Master was afraid of dying 49 00:04:02,830 --> 00:04:06,230 and just hid in Yuzhou to preserve his life, 50 00:04:06,230 --> 00:04:10,950 can he have achieved success? Can he have this enormous wealth and high status now? 51 00:04:10,950 --> 00:04:14,240 Then what Momo means is... 52 00:04:15,030 --> 00:04:17,730 Every time a new emperor ascends, the subjects are changed. 53 00:04:17,730 --> 00:04:22,750 If you two can unite to pull down that Nanny Lai, 54 00:04:22,750 --> 00:04:25,710 remove the eye sore of Big Madam, 55 00:04:25,710 --> 00:04:28,400 will she treat you two unfairly? 56 00:04:36,270 --> 00:04:42,610 You two are quite cowardly. Whether you do it or not, I'm still the nanny of our master. 57 00:04:42,610 --> 00:04:46,070 Who in this house can have a position higher than me? 58 00:04:46,070 --> 00:04:49,480 You won't listen to the good words I say. 59 00:04:49,480 --> 00:04:54,350 When bandits join a group, they first must show their loyalty and devotion. 60 00:04:57,510 --> 00:05:02,820 Fine. You two are indeed just suitable to drink wine in this garden, 61 00:05:02,820 --> 00:05:06,410 and unable to enter the main house. 62 00:05:15,060 --> 00:05:16,960 Momo said it right. 63 00:05:16,960 --> 00:05:21,160 Yes, Momo, we will remember your words. 64 00:05:21,160 --> 00:05:24,060 Come, Momo, let me give you a toast. 65 00:05:31,380 --> 00:05:32,920 I caught something! 66 00:05:37,730 --> 00:05:39,990 I've caught it! I've caught it! 67 00:05:43,770 --> 00:05:45,320 Let me do it. 68 00:05:47,360 --> 00:05:50,760 After catching so many, we'll have something to eat with wines tonight. 69 00:05:56,510 --> 00:06:00,980 Since I came here to the capital with Older Sister and Brother-in-law, 70 00:06:00,980 --> 00:06:03,430 this is my happiest day. 71 00:06:03,430 --> 00:06:06,490 No need to restrain my face and consider the opinion of those elders. 72 00:06:06,490 --> 00:06:11,240 I also don't need to keep myself from moving my head when walking, or showing my teeth when laughing, as if I'm some demure lady. 73 00:06:12,720 --> 00:06:15,230 Come here often then. 74 00:06:16,670 --> 00:06:19,840 You're the only one left that doesn't mind me being wild. In this Bianjing City, 75 00:06:19,840 --> 00:06:23,620 which rich daughter isn't being courteous with me upfront, 76 00:06:23,620 --> 00:06:28,040 but mocking me as a country bumpkin behind my back? 77 00:06:28,040 --> 00:06:30,720 Don't even talk about fishing, 78 00:06:30,720 --> 00:06:34,300 just talking a bit louder and they will already laugh at me. 79 00:06:34,300 --> 00:06:37,520 Sometimes, I didn't even know that they were laughing at me. 80 00:06:37,520 --> 00:06:39,830 I even laughed with them. 81 00:06:40,530 --> 00:06:43,170 You're also laughing at me? 82 00:06:44,430 --> 00:06:48,890 The two of us can get along well. You and a cousin of mine in our home province 83 00:06:48,890 --> 00:06:52,580 are of similar age and personality. 84 00:06:52,580 --> 00:06:56,030 She is also wild when she plays and runs. 85 00:06:56,030 --> 00:07:01,660 She can climb trees to get bird's eggs or dive into the river to catch toads. She can do all those. 86 00:07:01,660 --> 00:07:04,170 In our home province, she's the person that I'm able to get along with the most. 87 00:07:04,170 --> 00:07:08,010 Once she comes to visit me, I'll tell her to play with you. 88 00:07:08,010 --> 00:07:10,730 This capital is almost killing me from suffocation. 89 00:07:10,730 --> 00:07:13,990 Don't know if I can still live until your cousin arrives. 90 00:07:13,990 --> 00:07:19,050 It's indeed a good thing that brother-in-law of mine became the emperor. 91 00:07:19,050 --> 00:07:22,740 But it feels like shackles have been placed on me. 92 00:07:22,740 --> 00:07:25,200 If I make any mistake, 93 00:07:25,200 --> 00:07:27,890 I would be bringing trouble to my whole family. 94 00:07:28,550 --> 00:07:30,850 Aristocratic families are indeed like that. 95 00:07:30,850 --> 00:07:34,390 They are deeply entangled. One committing a mistake will affect everyone else. 96 00:07:34,390 --> 00:07:37,100 Good thing, you were married into the Zheng Family. 97 00:07:37,100 --> 00:07:41,170 Your in-laws are all from reputable families. As days pass by, 98 00:07:41,170 --> 00:07:45,630 everyone will know that you have a pure and kind temperament. They will eventually accept you. 99 00:07:45,630 --> 00:07:49,550 Xiaotao, take these fishes to the kitchen. 100 00:07:49,550 --> 00:07:52,040 Let's stop fishing and just go around. 101 00:07:52,040 --> 00:07:53,630 We haven't been to a huge half of this garden yet. 102 00:07:53,630 --> 00:07:55,300 Sure! 103 00:08:00,000 --> 00:08:03,370 In this kitchen, I'm the one in-charge after all. 104 00:08:03,370 --> 00:08:06,280 I'm just getting a few of these rotten leafy vegetables. 105 00:08:06,280 --> 00:08:08,840 Must you comment so much? 106 00:08:08,840 --> 00:08:10,750 Rotten leafy vegetables? 107 00:08:11,610 --> 00:08:15,120 All these were each raised and cared for by idle people like us in the garden. 108 00:08:15,120 --> 00:08:17,150 They are for the Miss Rong's soup. 109 00:08:17,150 --> 00:08:19,610 Just for saying that it's a rotten leafy vegetable, you want to take it away? 110 00:08:19,610 --> 00:08:21,810 Are you more precious than our Miss? 111 00:08:21,810 --> 00:08:24,750 I... Isn't it just a few wild vegetable? 112 00:08:24,750 --> 00:08:28,670 If I ate yours, I'll just get you some to make it up. 113 00:08:28,670 --> 00:08:30,770 Must you make a big issue out of it? 114 00:08:30,770 --> 00:08:34,580 Say, just for a few leafy vegetables, just let this matter go. 115 00:08:34,580 --> 00:08:37,420 - Stop fighting. - Make it up?! 116 00:08:37,420 --> 00:08:40,550 If Big Madam asks, how would I explain it? 117 00:08:41,220 --> 00:08:44,200 You know very clearly that this is not about just a few wild vegetables. 118 00:08:44,200 --> 00:08:47,960 Since you got in-charge of the kitchen, how many items have been converted to silver 119 00:08:47,960 --> 00:08:49,960 and entered your pocket. Can you explain those clearly?! 120 00:08:49,960 --> 00:08:52,440 You... stop using Big Madam to oppress me! 121 00:08:52,440 --> 00:08:56,700 I didn't eat yours or spent your money, so why are you being hurt? 122 00:08:56,700 --> 00:08:59,860 I think that you're just jealous because other are getting kickbacks 123 00:08:59,860 --> 00:09:01,560 while you're not. 124 00:09:01,560 --> 00:09:03,620 - Getting agitated about it. - You've already gotten advantage and you still pretend to be nice?! 125 00:09:03,620 --> 00:09:07,150 - I'll hit you until you die! Do you believe that?! - What are you doing?! 126 00:09:07,150 --> 00:09:11,020 You people want to beat me up?! Hit her until she dies! Get out! Leave! 127 00:09:11,020 --> 00:09:14,820 Stinky brat! Get lost! 128 00:09:14,820 --> 00:09:17,330 You are really so bold! You! 129 00:09:19,800 --> 00:09:21,820 Stop! Stop! 130 00:09:21,820 --> 00:09:24,130 - I'm indeed hitting you! - Stop! 131 00:09:24,130 --> 00:09:26,130 - Stop pulling me! - Let go of me! 132 00:09:26,990 --> 00:09:28,670 Did a thief enter your house? 133 00:09:28,670 --> 00:09:33,070 No. It must be the senior kitchen maids fighting again. 134 00:09:33,070 --> 00:09:34,920 Forget it. Let's look for a more peaceful place to talk. 135 00:09:34,920 --> 00:09:36,710 No, they are breaking things now. 136 00:09:36,710 --> 00:09:38,560 Sister, you're not intervening? 137 00:09:39,100 --> 00:09:41,380 I'll kill you! 138 00:09:49,380 --> 00:09:51,460 You stinky brat! 139 00:09:53,430 --> 00:09:54,740 I'll kill you! 140 00:09:54,740 --> 00:09:58,040 Young Master! Young Master! We have trouble! 141 00:09:59,890 --> 00:10:02,350 The people inside the inner courtyard kitchen are fighting. 142 00:10:03,690 --> 00:10:04,960 What has happened? 143 00:10:04,960 --> 00:10:06,530 I heard that it's about some wild vegetables. 144 00:10:06,530 --> 00:10:08,920 Nanny Lai, Nanny Hua, Nanny Tian, and a few more maidservants 145 00:10:08,920 --> 00:10:10,970 are all fighting in there! 146 00:10:14,830 --> 00:10:17,090 Why are you telling me these? 147 00:10:17,090 --> 00:10:20,340 Must I still meddle with those trifle matters in the kitchen? 148 00:10:20,340 --> 00:10:23,280 Where's Big Madam? Tell her to go over there and take a look. 149 00:10:23,280 --> 00:10:24,830 Big Madam doesn't dare to meddle. 150 00:10:24,830 --> 00:10:28,470 She said that those are nannies sent by the elders of the marquis house. 151 00:10:30,810 --> 00:10:33,390 Then... just forget it. 152 00:10:33,390 --> 00:10:35,420 Is everything still okay? 153 00:10:35,420 --> 00:10:37,710 It's fine, General. 154 00:10:37,710 --> 00:10:39,620 You better just go over and take a look. 155 00:10:39,620 --> 00:10:41,650 What's there to look at? 156 00:10:41,650 --> 00:10:45,290 A few elderly women fighting and I still have to meddle? Just let them fight. 157 00:10:45,290 --> 00:10:47,470 At most, let them trash the kitchen and destroy its roof. 158 00:10:47,470 --> 00:10:50,270 I'll just look for people to rebuild it. 159 00:10:50,270 --> 00:10:53,850 Come, come, let's drink. Hey! 160 00:10:53,850 --> 00:10:55,930 You few quickly sound the drum! 161 00:10:55,930 --> 00:10:57,720 Okay! Okay! 162 00:11:02,680 --> 00:11:07,000 Right. Just watching isn't fun. 163 00:11:07,000 --> 00:11:09,970 Sounding a few drums makes it more exciting. 164 00:11:42,490 --> 00:11:44,060 One more time! 165 00:12:34,380 --> 00:12:37,680 State Uncle Shen and his little sister left happily. 166 00:12:37,680 --> 00:12:40,440 Aren't you afraid that Shen lady will gossip 167 00:12:40,440 --> 00:12:44,710 how we are not strict in managing our house? That the maidservants here fight every day? 168 00:12:44,710 --> 00:12:47,170 Making this place more lively than the southern operas. 169 00:12:49,520 --> 00:12:51,400 I just fear that she 170 00:12:53,400 --> 00:12:56,450 might go defend me and argue with others because we got along so well. 171 00:12:56,450 --> 00:12:58,310 That's harder to handle. 172 00:12:59,720 --> 00:13:01,230 Why? 173 00:13:03,640 --> 00:13:06,890 She and I are both from low background. 174 00:13:06,890 --> 00:13:09,670 It's only because of accidental fate that we're able to climb up a higher social status. 175 00:13:10,600 --> 00:13:14,480 Those people from illustrious aristocratic families will surely not believe her words. 176 00:13:14,480 --> 00:13:16,840 They will think that she's being biased with her same kind. 177 00:13:21,120 --> 00:13:26,690 Don't worry. One day, I will let those people not dare look down on you. 178 00:13:28,660 --> 00:13:30,920 Since they have come, we should make them comfortable. 179 00:13:30,920 --> 00:13:34,330 Outside, you've already given me enough splendor and dignity. 180 00:13:34,330 --> 00:13:36,710 For this small matter inside the house, 181 00:13:37,560 --> 00:13:40,450 just let me deal with with it alone. 182 00:13:40,450 --> 00:13:44,750 To resist foreign aggression, pacify internal conflicts first. Once the house is clean, 183 00:13:45,700 --> 00:13:50,240 our reputation outside once our house is clean. 184 00:13:51,660 --> 00:13:54,460 The days are long. No need to rush. 185 00:13:56,260 --> 00:13:58,070 On a more serious note, 186 00:13:59,500 --> 00:14:02,550 shouldn't you disperse the maidservants outside now? 187 00:14:09,080 --> 00:14:10,680 Danju, 188 00:14:12,140 --> 00:14:14,660 go out and spread my word. 189 00:14:17,960 --> 00:14:19,860 Big Madam instructed 190 00:14:19,860 --> 00:14:24,360 that all people involved in the fight can't be allowed to stay in the manor anymore. 191 00:14:24,360 --> 00:14:26,900 Considering that you all are old servants of the marquis manor, 192 00:14:26,900 --> 00:14:29,420 it's also not convenient for us to just expel you all out. 193 00:14:29,420 --> 00:14:33,590 Tomorrow, all are being transferred to the farmstead outside the city. 194 00:14:39,380 --> 00:14:42,830 Miss Cuiwei, we were seeking justice for Big Madam 195 00:14:42,830 --> 00:14:45,090 - that's why we turned hostile against that Lai woman! - That's right! 196 00:14:45,090 --> 00:14:47,320 We were seeking justice! 197 00:14:47,320 --> 00:14:49,830 Even if you are, you could have reasoned out properly. 198 00:14:49,830 --> 00:14:52,000 Why must you become violent? 199 00:14:52,000 --> 00:14:55,100 You all say that you were seeking justice for Big Madam. 200 00:14:55,100 --> 00:14:58,540 So this matter has become the mistake of Big Madam then? 201 00:14:58,540 --> 00:15:00,860 Tomorrow, if you kill a person, 202 00:15:00,860 --> 00:15:04,080 will you be claiming that you're seeking justice for general then? 203 00:15:06,840 --> 00:15:08,840 What should we do? 204 00:15:22,680 --> 00:15:26,320 Nanny, how's your injuries? Do they still hurt? 205 00:15:30,260 --> 00:15:34,340 With my old skin and face, I'm fine. 206 00:15:34,340 --> 00:15:38,620 I'm just afraid that Big Madam has gotten so mad about this. 207 00:15:39,230 --> 00:15:43,940 Nanny, don't worry. Big Madam has already punished the people who have hurt you. 208 00:15:43,940 --> 00:15:47,800 She had them get transferred to the farmstead outside the city to do manual labor. 209 00:15:51,090 --> 00:15:53,560 Those evil whores, 210 00:15:53,560 --> 00:15:57,520 they really dared to cruelly hit me. 211 00:15:57,520 --> 00:16:01,390 Big Madam is right to handle them that way. 212 00:16:01,390 --> 00:16:07,050 But, with so many people leaving, the manor will surely lack people. 213 00:16:07,050 --> 00:16:10,040 Tomorrow, I must take care 214 00:16:10,040 --> 00:16:12,350 getting some new people in. 215 00:16:13,730 --> 00:16:16,430 Big Madam said that since you're hurt, 216 00:16:16,430 --> 00:16:19,430 don't worry about the household matters anymore. 217 00:16:19,430 --> 00:16:22,920 Tonight, you'll be transferred to the farmstead outside the city. 218 00:16:22,920 --> 00:16:25,700 You just need to be at ease and recuperate. No need for you to worry about other things. 219 00:16:25,700 --> 00:16:29,730 No! No! My injuries aren't serious. 220 00:16:31,060 --> 00:16:34,400 When Big Madam gave the instructions, Master was also there. 221 00:16:34,400 --> 00:16:37,760 He then sent out his two servants to escort you. 222 00:16:37,760 --> 00:16:39,760 Nanny, stop being courteous. 223 00:16:39,760 --> 00:16:43,400 Whether you leave now or later, you're still leaving. 224 00:17:00,750 --> 00:17:03,540 You people are all loyal ones. 225 00:17:03,540 --> 00:17:05,000 With Nanny Lai and the others leaving, 226 00:17:05,000 --> 00:17:10,010 the positions emptied is also making me be at my wits' end. 227 00:17:10,010 --> 00:17:12,300 Everyone, please do your best to do them. 228 00:17:12,300 --> 00:17:16,540 Madam, don't worry. We always give it our best in doing our tasks. 229 00:17:16,540 --> 00:17:19,390 What marquis manor? We don't acknowledge it at all. 230 00:17:19,390 --> 00:17:22,040 In our eyes, there's only Big Madam. 231 00:17:22,040 --> 00:17:24,810 We'll only listen to your orders. 232 00:17:24,810 --> 00:17:27,240 I have to rely on everyone then. 233 00:17:41,230 --> 00:17:45,400 You... If you want to do a good hairstyle on your daughter, 234 00:17:45,400 --> 00:17:47,930 you should at least follow the norms. 235 00:17:48,720 --> 00:17:52,040 Why did you make her look like some lion? 236 00:17:54,910 --> 00:17:59,080 Look. Put on some hair oil, 237 00:18:00,100 --> 00:18:03,360 then turn it like this. Isn't it done? 238 00:18:03,360 --> 00:18:05,320 So pretty. 239 00:18:08,740 --> 00:18:11,990 Wife's fingers are like softstem bulrush, 240 00:18:11,990 --> 00:18:13,920 so fine and long. 241 00:18:13,920 --> 00:18:18,700 My fingers are like ginseng. How could I beat you in doing a hairstyle? 242 00:18:18,700 --> 00:18:21,240 Not true. 243 00:18:21,240 --> 00:18:23,150 There's an old maidservant in our house 244 00:18:23,150 --> 00:18:26,720 whose 10 fingers are so coarse and short like carrots. 245 00:18:26,720 --> 00:18:29,700 But it's her who can do hairstyles the best. 246 00:18:29,700 --> 00:18:33,340 She's able to do the best and latest hairstyles. 247 00:18:36,120 --> 00:18:39,130 Hence, this has nothing to do with the coarseness of one's fingers. 248 00:18:39,130 --> 00:18:42,160 If you want to do a great hairstyle, you should practice more. 249 00:18:42,160 --> 00:18:44,430 Don't blame the fingers. 250 00:18:53,670 --> 00:18:55,670 So pretty. 251 00:18:55,670 --> 00:18:58,920 Okay. Okay. I'll practice more. 252 00:18:59,480 --> 00:19:04,350 I'm preparing to practice on my wife's hair. 253 00:19:04,350 --> 00:19:06,630 Don't! Don't! Stop it! 254 00:19:06,630 --> 00:19:08,700 You're not even saving me and still laughing?! 255 00:19:08,700 --> 00:19:10,010 - Don't save her! - Save me! 256 00:19:10,010 --> 00:19:11,580 - Get lost. - Miss. 257 00:19:11,580 --> 00:19:13,300 Stop it already! 258 00:19:18,840 --> 00:19:24,420 That... I'm teaching your Big Madam some defense moves. 259 00:19:25,290 --> 00:19:28,140 Then... I'll just come back later. 260 00:19:28,140 --> 00:19:29,800 Wait! Wait! 261 00:19:30,640 --> 00:19:34,430 - What is it? - Big Madam from the marquis manor is here. 262 00:19:37,350 --> 00:19:39,480 She's here to denounce me for my crimes. 263 00:19:41,140 --> 00:19:43,980 Serve her tea first. I'll be right there. 264 00:19:43,980 --> 00:19:45,270 Yes. 265 00:19:46,640 --> 00:19:50,120 You go first. I'll then hide 266 00:19:50,120 --> 00:19:52,060 and listen to what you two are saying. 267 00:19:52,060 --> 00:19:54,190 If they bully you, 268 00:19:54,190 --> 00:19:56,460 I'll come out and give you support. 269 00:19:58,660 --> 00:20:02,250 You better just think about how to fix her hair. 270 00:20:02,250 --> 00:20:04,790 You decide on where to put those. 271 00:20:06,930 --> 00:20:08,830 Hurry up! 272 00:20:11,740 --> 00:20:14,280 This... how do you do this? 273 00:20:14,280 --> 00:20:17,380 Nanny Lai is old and gravely injured, 274 00:20:17,380 --> 00:20:21,980 I was afraid that she can't stand staying idle here in our house and refuse to focus on recuperating. 275 00:20:21,980 --> 00:20:25,960 Hence, I made the decision to transfer her to the farmstead outside the city. 276 00:20:26,890 --> 00:20:29,200 They are really so bold to disobey! 277 00:20:29,200 --> 00:20:32,820 Nannies Lai, Diao, Hua, and Tian are all behaved people 278 00:20:32,820 --> 00:20:35,610 when they were still in the marquis manor. 279 00:20:35,610 --> 00:20:37,620 How come upon coming here to your house, 280 00:20:38,310 --> 00:20:40,530 they ended up this way? 281 00:20:41,950 --> 00:20:44,940 Quickly sit down, my good child. 282 00:20:47,260 --> 00:20:50,830 Maybe because in the marquis manor, you're there personally attending to the household affairs, 283 00:20:50,830 --> 00:20:53,100 they dare not do any mischief. 284 00:20:53,100 --> 00:20:55,670 Upon coming here, seeing how I am young 285 00:20:55,670 --> 00:20:58,460 and have such small might, I'm unable to control my servants. 286 00:20:58,460 --> 00:21:00,520 They instead went mad. 287 00:21:00,520 --> 00:21:04,840 It's all their fault. How can it be mother-in-law's fault? 288 00:21:04,840 --> 00:21:09,370 From now on, I still must learn more principles of managing the household from you. 289 00:21:10,710 --> 00:21:13,540 Good thing, among the people I've sent you, 290 00:21:13,540 --> 00:21:16,250 there were still a few that's useful. 291 00:21:16,250 --> 00:21:18,560 I've already asked around when I've arrived. 292 00:21:18,560 --> 00:21:21,790 That..one named Mingyue 293 00:21:21,790 --> 00:21:24,020 and another one named Ruyue 294 00:21:24,020 --> 00:21:26,640 didn't join the fight. 295 00:21:26,640 --> 00:21:31,270 Especially that Mingyue, when she learned that mother did that, she tried to stop her. 296 00:21:31,270 --> 00:21:33,830 But saying didn't work. 297 00:21:34,490 --> 00:21:38,220 This child, in terms of looks and needlework, 298 00:21:38,220 --> 00:21:43,210 she's really good. She's also a very prudent person. 299 00:21:43,210 --> 00:21:46,460 I think that she would be helpful to you. 300 00:21:46,460 --> 00:21:49,850 Mother-in-law is right. This maidservant is indeed not bad 301 00:21:49,850 --> 00:21:53,410 and I know her background very well. She surely will be a good help. 302 00:21:54,200 --> 00:21:57,480 I'm at ease for you saying that. 303 00:21:57,480 --> 00:21:59,960 If these maidservants do anything inappropriate, 304 00:21:59,960 --> 00:22:02,100 just have people tell me. 305 00:22:02,100 --> 00:22:05,860 You are too shy. You aren't bold enough to be hostile with them. 306 00:22:05,860 --> 00:22:07,750 I'll deal with them for you. 307 00:22:08,730 --> 00:22:12,750 With mother-in-law's words, I feel so at ease. 308 00:22:12,750 --> 00:22:16,290 - Have caused you to worry, mother-in-law. - No such thing. 309 00:22:16,290 --> 00:22:22,140 - You've just moved in here. There are still a lot of things that you must handle in this house. You just go back now. - Okay. 310 00:22:22,140 --> 00:22:24,340 - Go back. - Mother-in-law, take care. 311 00:22:34,310 --> 00:22:36,210 Quickly go back. 312 00:22:37,250 --> 00:22:38,510 Let's go. 313 00:22:47,510 --> 00:22:50,360 That illegitimate daughter is really formidable. 314 00:22:50,360 --> 00:22:52,580 Ten plus people entered, 315 00:22:52,580 --> 00:22:55,220 and now, only two are left. 316 00:22:55,220 --> 00:22:58,000 It's good too that there were two left. 317 00:22:58,560 --> 00:23:01,730 Although Mingyue and Ruyue are not that pretty, 318 00:23:01,730 --> 00:23:06,800 that Second grew up in the alleys of brothels. 319 00:23:06,800 --> 00:23:09,380 He likes having someone new. 320 00:23:09,380 --> 00:23:14,980 Even if he can endure it now, can he still do in the future? 321 00:23:14,980 --> 00:23:17,870 Too bad, Nanny Lai and those others 322 00:23:17,870 --> 00:23:19,970 who were trusted aides of ours that we trained for decades 323 00:23:19,970 --> 00:23:22,830 would actually end up in failure. 324 00:23:22,830 --> 00:23:25,550 The future days are long. 325 00:23:26,010 --> 00:23:31,200 This game of chess has just reached the middle. 326 00:23:38,030 --> 00:23:41,250 Daddy, I want to write by my own, by my own. 327 00:23:42,480 --> 00:23:46,550 Okay. Okay. Rong'er can write it by herself. 328 00:23:46,550 --> 00:23:48,860 What are you laughing at? 329 00:23:53,550 --> 00:23:57,240 You can't kick out those two remaining maidservants? 330 00:23:58,270 --> 00:24:02,350 Yes. That person already left her words. 331 00:24:02,350 --> 00:24:05,570 Even if those two make any mistakes, I must first inform her. 332 00:24:05,570 --> 00:24:09,910 If I kick them out, that's turning one's back to my elder. 333 00:24:09,910 --> 00:24:12,250 Turning your back to your elder? 334 00:24:12,980 --> 00:24:15,990 She still has the nerve to call herself your elder? 335 00:24:15,990 --> 00:24:19,770 Anyway, I've turned my back against her not just this once. I'll go talk to her! 336 00:24:20,350 --> 00:24:22,660 No need to trouble you. 337 00:24:24,470 --> 00:24:27,630 Wife still has some countermeasures? 338 00:24:27,630 --> 00:24:31,950 As the main madam of this house, you think it will be hard for me to drive people out? 339 00:24:32,660 --> 00:24:38,910 The only hard part is not to let others catch any flaws. I must make it reasonable. 340 00:24:39,390 --> 00:24:41,590 Don't you people who fight wars 341 00:24:42,360 --> 00:24:46,620 also pay attention to winning without fighting? 342 00:24:47,240 --> 00:24:49,760 These next few days, the weather will be colder. 343 00:24:49,760 --> 00:24:52,470 I'll then tell those two ladies 344 00:24:52,470 --> 00:24:55,280 to go to Heishui (Blackwater) Farmstead and visit Nanny Lai. 345 00:24:56,360 --> 00:24:59,210 In handling the household, wife is even using the art of war. 346 00:24:59,210 --> 00:25:02,440 Did I just marry a Zifang (courtesy name of Zhang Liang, a great strategist) ? 347 00:25:05,320 --> 00:25:08,020 [ Sunset along the long river... ] 348 00:25:14,350 --> 00:25:17,330 It's really too cold here. 349 00:25:17,330 --> 00:25:19,960 There aren't even things that can warm your hands and feet. 350 00:25:19,960 --> 00:25:22,820 I really can't stay here anymore. 351 00:25:23,450 --> 00:25:27,620 Didn't the marquis house ask you to relay me a message? 352 00:25:28,860 --> 00:25:31,340 They don't mind me that much now. 353 00:25:31,340 --> 00:25:35,970 They would only sometimes tell me to do my work well. 354 00:25:35,970 --> 00:25:41,340 Whether I'll be able to get a concubine position will depend on my ability. 355 00:25:43,350 --> 00:25:48,130 No matter how fierce master is, I must think of a way to make him like me. 356 00:25:48,130 --> 00:25:53,200 Looks like Big Madam has completely forgotten about me. 357 00:25:53,200 --> 00:25:59,000 Mother. In the Cheng Garden now, only me and Ruyue were left 358 00:25:59,000 --> 00:26:01,680 in the group that came from the marquis house. 359 00:26:01,680 --> 00:26:06,980 We are outnumbered. Those people who were nice to us before 360 00:26:06,980 --> 00:26:10,060 are afraid of getting implicated and don't usually socialize with us. 361 00:26:10,620 --> 00:26:13,160 People like us who lacks foundation 362 00:26:13,160 --> 00:26:17,860 can't even get near in front of the Master. 363 00:26:21,370 --> 00:26:26,740 Child, do you want to take a step higher 364 00:26:26,740 --> 00:26:30,160 and become the concubine of master? 365 00:26:30,160 --> 00:26:32,030 I initially liked to, 366 00:26:32,030 --> 00:26:34,630 but that was in the courtyard of Young Master Wei. 367 00:26:34,630 --> 00:26:39,050 Young Master Wei is easygoing and easy to amuse. 368 00:26:39,050 --> 00:26:41,480 But the current master... 369 00:26:42,440 --> 00:26:46,470 Master is too fierce. I'm afraid. 370 00:26:47,460 --> 00:26:52,670 Looks like the two of us are not people who can do great undertakings. 371 00:26:53,520 --> 00:26:57,530 That Big Madam saw that I'm now useless, 372 00:26:57,530 --> 00:27:00,610 so she just threw me on the side and didn't even show any care. 373 00:27:00,610 --> 00:27:04,990 I've worked hard for her. It's fine if they were honorable tasks, 374 00:27:04,990 --> 00:27:07,370 but they were shameful deeds. 375 00:27:08,160 --> 00:27:11,440 She will never care about our lives. 376 00:27:12,320 --> 00:27:16,410 Mother, what should we do then? 377 00:27:16,410 --> 00:27:18,900 That one in marquis manor is a person who keeps her words. 378 00:27:18,900 --> 00:27:22,010 If I don't follow her instructions to seduce master, 379 00:27:22,010 --> 00:27:24,590 she'll never let me off. 380 00:27:25,150 --> 00:27:31,270 Child, go and beg the current main madam. 381 00:27:35,020 --> 00:27:38,290 I beg Big Madam to give me a path to live. 382 00:27:40,740 --> 00:27:44,340 Don't be afraid. I won't eat you. 383 00:27:44,340 --> 00:27:47,890 If my husband really likes you, I can't really stop it. 384 00:27:47,890 --> 00:27:51,750 No! No! I don't have such intentions. 385 00:27:52,290 --> 00:27:57,690 It's just that Big Madam Qin... she forced me to do so! 386 00:27:57,690 --> 00:28:00,070 I don't want to, 387 00:28:00,070 --> 00:28:04,080 but I'm afraid. I'm afraid... 388 00:28:04,080 --> 00:28:05,800 Afraid of what? 389 00:28:07,030 --> 00:28:09,820 I'm afraid that she'll kick me out. 390 00:28:11,970 --> 00:28:14,290 What do you want me to do then? 391 00:28:16,990 --> 00:28:19,180 I want to leave this place. 392 00:28:19,860 --> 00:28:22,230 I want to take my mother, Nanny Lai, 393 00:28:22,230 --> 00:28:24,150 and little sister Ruyue 394 00:28:24,150 --> 00:28:28,450 to leave Bianjing together, and just go back to our home province Qizhou to live our days. 395 00:28:28,990 --> 00:28:32,630 I beg Big Madam to get my slave contract. 396 00:28:34,160 --> 00:28:36,960 You have really thought about it very clearly. 397 00:28:38,130 --> 00:28:43,530 If there's a survival path, who would dare charge into the gates of death? 398 00:28:45,330 --> 00:28:48,280 I beg Big Madam to be merciful. 399 00:28:50,320 --> 00:28:52,920 You people are so broad-minded. 400 00:28:53,720 --> 00:28:57,200 How sure are you that I can get your slave contract back for you? 401 00:28:57,780 --> 00:29:02,400 Big Madam, the three of us were old servants of the adjacent house. 402 00:29:02,400 --> 00:29:04,060 If the three of us leave, 403 00:29:04,060 --> 00:29:06,770 the remaining ones will also just be a loose pile of sand. (lose a leader) 404 00:29:06,770 --> 00:29:08,730 Whether Big Madam kicks them out 405 00:29:08,730 --> 00:29:10,800 or be considerate and makes them stay, 406 00:29:10,800 --> 00:29:13,550 they will never be able to create any trouble anymore. 407 00:29:13,550 --> 00:29:15,510 This is good for our family, 408 00:29:15,510 --> 00:29:18,220 and also to your family. 409 00:29:19,850 --> 00:29:23,690 If you're this clever from the start, how could there still be so much problems afterwards? 410 00:29:24,380 --> 00:29:26,820 Sometimes, if you don't try it first, 411 00:29:27,280 --> 00:29:32,080 you will never know which gate is for survival and which will lead you to death. 412 00:29:34,100 --> 00:29:36,030 Big Madam. 413 00:29:37,620 --> 00:29:44,420 There are three of us in my family. Our lives are in someone else's hands. 414 00:29:45,070 --> 00:29:47,320 I was forced to do it. 415 00:29:49,760 --> 00:29:52,470 I'm begging Big Madam to be kind. 416 00:30:02,200 --> 00:30:05,930 Enough. You all can leave. 417 00:30:11,830 --> 00:30:14,220 Thank you, Big Madam. 418 00:30:17,040 --> 00:30:23,960 Translation and Timing carefully crafted by the Mei Daxia Team at Viki 419 00:30:41,200 --> 00:30:44,390 This meat is delicious too. 420 00:30:44,390 --> 00:30:46,190 Try it now. 421 00:30:51,540 --> 00:30:55,810 Now that the three of them have left, it clean and peaceful now. 422 00:30:57,610 --> 00:31:02,580 I finally have time to spare in supervising the house and the farmsteads. 423 00:31:03,560 --> 00:31:06,100 And that farmstead that was granted to you by the emperor. 424 00:31:09,390 --> 00:31:14,520 After dealing with several crafty old maids and expelling out two beautiful ones, 425 00:31:14,520 --> 00:31:17,690 in this round, you obtained a resounding victory. 426 00:31:17,690 --> 00:31:21,260 Just do the inspection of the farmsteads once you're happy to do it. 427 00:31:24,450 --> 00:31:26,770 If you didn't support me from the back, 428 00:31:26,770 --> 00:31:30,090 I wouldn't have been able to borrow the courage to do this. 429 00:31:30,550 --> 00:31:34,030 This merit goes to you. 430 00:31:35,470 --> 00:31:40,000 You are a slick person. 431 00:31:40,000 --> 00:31:42,190 You are humoring me to make me feel good 432 00:31:42,190 --> 00:31:44,390 and let me be the evil guy 433 00:31:44,390 --> 00:31:46,890 to help you with the slave contract. 434 00:31:53,080 --> 00:31:56,450 Then... I will go instead. 435 00:31:59,390 --> 00:32:01,230 I was only joking with you. 436 00:32:01,230 --> 00:32:03,700 How could you regard it as real? 437 00:32:03,700 --> 00:32:06,810 I will go. I will go after I'm done eating. 438 00:32:09,490 --> 00:32:11,590 No need to force yourself. 439 00:32:12,210 --> 00:32:14,320 Wait for a few more days. 440 00:32:14,870 --> 00:32:18,350 If they still don't get someone to deliver it 441 00:32:19,060 --> 00:32:21,160 it's still not too late to go. 442 00:32:23,140 --> 00:32:27,630 No. I'm going later. I will go. 443 00:32:28,290 --> 00:32:34,000 I want to see my stepmother fuming and can't withstand me. 444 00:32:34,010 --> 00:32:37,020 I... I can't wait for it. 445 00:32:38,810 --> 00:32:41,490 Alright, you go then. 446 00:32:46,840 --> 00:32:48,560 Wife. 447 00:32:50,440 --> 00:32:55,250 I married you so that you can enjoy happiness. 448 00:32:55,250 --> 00:32:59,050 If you think managing the household is too much, you can throw it to me. 449 00:32:59,050 --> 00:33:02,500 I want to see you having the freedom to eat the meat like just now. 450 00:33:02,500 --> 00:33:05,970 No matter what you want to do, I will agree. 451 00:33:08,750 --> 00:33:11,070 I'm a military man. 452 00:33:11,770 --> 00:33:15,290 I can't totally guess what's on your mind. 453 00:33:15,290 --> 00:33:17,400 You must tell me. 454 00:33:17,990 --> 00:33:20,420 Why are you suddenly saying this? 455 00:33:20,420 --> 00:33:23,810 I'm a man of my word. I surely will fulfill my promise. 456 00:33:27,750 --> 00:33:29,400 Do you believe me? 457 00:33:29,400 --> 00:33:31,120 I do. 458 00:33:31,830 --> 00:33:33,430 Really? 459 00:33:33,430 --> 00:33:35,140 It's true. 460 00:33:38,640 --> 00:33:40,810 Master, people from Shitou's family is here. 461 00:33:40,810 --> 00:33:43,240 They said they had something urgent to report. 462 00:33:45,710 --> 00:33:48,760 I bumped into them when we were docked on land. 463 00:33:48,760 --> 00:33:52,010 The more I looked at her, the more I find her similar to the illustration you gave me. 464 00:33:52,010 --> 00:33:56,520 I thought of asking them to settle down there first, then asked my husband to come back here and report it to you. 465 00:33:56,520 --> 00:33:59,200 But didn't know how, she saw through my plan. 466 00:33:59,200 --> 00:34:01,670 When the boat docked, she immediately took the child and escaped. 467 00:34:01,670 --> 00:34:06,500 My husband immediately went down the boat to chase after them, but he lost them when they turned a corner. 468 00:34:10,230 --> 00:34:13,900 If there will be news about them next time, be sure to be more careful. 469 00:34:13,900 --> 00:34:17,860 Even if you have to look for 7 to 8 big men to surround and tie her up. 470 00:34:17,860 --> 00:34:24,430 Yes. Brother Bai, we didn't handle your matter well this time. 471 00:34:24,430 --> 00:34:26,690 Really so sorry. 472 00:34:26,690 --> 00:34:31,200 Not really. This woman is too cunning. 473 00:34:31,200 --> 00:34:35,440 She's even more cruel than a formidable man. Even I lost to her. 474 00:34:35,440 --> 00:34:39,790 You all were also just being cautious, fearing that she might hurt the child. 475 00:34:39,790 --> 00:34:42,410 I brought problems onto you. 476 00:34:45,600 --> 00:34:48,010 After removing the sand blocking my eyes, 477 00:34:48,010 --> 00:34:50,870 these accounting books look more clearly too. 478 00:34:50,870 --> 00:34:53,390 I will be able to sleep soundly tonight. 479 00:34:53,390 --> 00:34:58,120 In the past, everyone thinks that it's dangerous for you to marry into the Gu family. 480 00:34:58,120 --> 00:35:01,210 Looking at how the Lord protects you, I'm relieved. 481 00:35:01,210 --> 00:35:03,420 Old Madam is extremely relieved too. 482 00:35:03,420 --> 00:35:06,210 No one in this kingdom is reliable. 483 00:35:06,210 --> 00:35:08,790 He is a good man and takes care of me. 484 00:35:08,790 --> 00:35:10,840 This is great 485 00:35:10,840 --> 00:35:15,660 but it's best not to place too much hopes on him. 486 00:35:15,660 --> 00:35:18,270 Everyone has their predicaments. 487 00:35:18,270 --> 00:35:22,400 Even if you are to put your hopes, don't make it too much and too deep. 488 00:35:22,400 --> 00:35:26,630 The more hopes you have, the more disappointed you will be. 489 00:35:26,630 --> 00:35:28,900 Once there are too much disappointments, you'll develop grudges. 490 00:35:28,900 --> 00:35:33,800 Once you bear these grudges all your life, you'll develop hatred and your days will become unbearable to live. 491 00:35:34,920 --> 00:35:37,190 Big Madam, you don't seem to be referring to your husband. 492 00:35:37,190 --> 00:35:40,350 It's more like you're talking of Master Sheng. 493 00:35:40,350 --> 00:35:45,020 I indeed have to treat my husband like he's him. I have to be cautious and conscientious. 494 00:35:45,020 --> 00:35:48,760 Now, we're just newlywed. Of course, he still find me interesting, 495 00:35:48,760 --> 00:35:51,560 but it's not only for just a few months. 496 00:35:51,560 --> 00:35:55,470 There are still many years to come. In any case, placing hopes on him, 497 00:35:55,470 --> 00:35:58,660 he might find the burden too heavy one day. 498 00:36:12,460 --> 00:36:14,570 What's up? 499 00:36:15,510 --> 00:36:20,080 My brothers in Canal Gang found traces of Chang and his mother. 500 00:36:20,080 --> 00:36:22,190 However, they eventually lost them. 501 00:36:24,550 --> 00:36:27,360 It's fine. Since there were traces, 502 00:36:27,360 --> 00:36:30,170 with the broad connections of the Canal Gang, they surely will be able to find them. 503 00:36:36,870 --> 00:36:39,330 If there's news again, 504 00:36:39,330 --> 00:36:43,700 I might leave everything here and personally go there to look. 505 00:36:43,700 --> 00:36:47,690 You should. By then, I'll pack up your luggage. 506 00:36:47,690 --> 00:36:50,220 And then go to Yuqing Monastery 507 00:36:50,220 --> 00:36:53,370 to burn you some incense and pray to the gods. 508 00:37:01,760 --> 00:37:04,550 You talked about inspecting the farmstead earlier. 509 00:37:04,550 --> 00:37:08,430 Actually, those farmsteads don't really earn us a lot of money every year. 510 00:37:08,430 --> 00:37:11,180 You don't need to put too much attention to it. Don't tire yourself. 511 00:37:11,180 --> 00:37:14,760 How could I not? Grandmother instructed me 512 00:37:14,760 --> 00:37:17,720 that the assets of the family must be supervised regularly, 513 00:37:17,720 --> 00:37:23,190 to prevent those in-charge in deceiving us with their reports and oppressing the people under them. 514 00:37:23,190 --> 00:37:26,490 If someone dies because of it, this is no child's play. 515 00:37:26,490 --> 00:37:28,260 That urgent? 516 00:37:29,710 --> 00:37:32,930 Why don't I take time off and go with you? 517 00:37:32,930 --> 00:37:36,410 No need. Just be at ease and stay in the military camp to train your soldiers. 518 00:37:36,410 --> 00:37:39,450 Just leave a few capable soldiers for me. It will be fine. 519 00:37:39,450 --> 00:37:42,810 Those people in-charge of the farmsteads are not really killing and looting bandits. 520 00:37:42,810 --> 00:37:44,530 They are sufficient. 521 00:37:54,510 --> 00:37:59,230 If I leave everything behind here and go look for Chang alone, 522 00:37:59,230 --> 00:38:01,530 Will you be unhappy? 523 00:38:02,990 --> 00:38:05,940 In the past, Nanny Zhang asked me too. 524 00:38:05,940 --> 00:38:09,410 I don't know why I should be unhappy. 525 00:38:09,410 --> 00:38:11,900 I think that, in the next life, 526 00:38:11,900 --> 00:38:14,300 I will want to be your child too. 527 00:38:30,100 --> 00:38:33,850 Marrying you is really good karma 528 00:38:33,850 --> 00:38:37,870 that I've accumulated from saving humankind in the my previous several reincarnations. 529 00:38:39,860 --> 00:38:44,030 You already told me this. I know. 530 00:38:44,030 --> 00:38:47,380 Alright, take a bath now. Don't let the water get cold. 531 00:38:47,380 --> 00:38:49,840 I'm going to get you a set of clothes to change into. 532 00:38:58,130 --> 00:39:00,020 What should I do 533 00:39:01,350 --> 00:39:03,560 to make you trust me? 534 00:39:09,420 --> 00:39:12,910 Why are you just here now? Old Commander Bo has been waiting for you all day. 535 00:39:12,910 --> 00:39:15,770 What has happened? Did my army fight with other people again? 536 00:39:15,770 --> 00:39:18,570 No. His Majesty made a decree yesterday 537 00:39:18,570 --> 00:39:21,120 that he will inspect the training of the army these next few days. 538 00:39:21,120 --> 00:39:24,450 The two old generals went to inform all the different military camps 539 00:39:24,450 --> 00:39:26,990 to organize and prepare. 540 00:39:27,630 --> 00:39:32,480 Inspection? With such a major thing, how come there were no news from Prince Huan? 541 00:39:32,480 --> 00:39:34,170 Who knows. 542 00:39:35,800 --> 00:39:39,650 I wanted to take a few days off to settle some personal matters in my family. 543 00:39:39,650 --> 00:39:42,860 I urge you not to bring that up anymore. This is serious matter. It can't be handled sloppily. 544 00:39:42,860 --> 00:39:45,060 Can't you see that even State Uncle is here? 545 00:40:30,510 --> 00:40:34,700 I, Ba Fu, greets Big Madam. 546 00:40:34,700 --> 00:40:37,690 Big Madam, you must be tired from your travel. 547 00:40:37,690 --> 00:40:41,300 The house inside has been prepared. 548 00:40:42,370 --> 00:40:44,480 Manager Guan, you have worked hard. 549 00:40:44,480 --> 00:40:48,530 It's getting dark soon and I still made you wait here. 550 00:40:48,530 --> 00:40:50,730 Big Madam is a noble person. 551 00:40:50,730 --> 00:40:54,440 Having some time to spare in coming here to visit us is our good fortune. 552 00:40:54,440 --> 00:40:56,780 We so wanted you to come. 553 00:40:56,780 --> 00:40:58,710 Thank you, Manager Ba. 554 00:40:58,710 --> 00:41:01,650 Everyone, you all are tired too. Quickly go home and rest now. 555 00:41:01,650 --> 00:41:04,740 - I'll just examine the books tomorrow morning. - This... 556 00:41:04,740 --> 00:41:07,540 Go now. I'm tired. 557 00:41:07,540 --> 00:41:10,290 Thank you for understanding, Big Madam. 558 00:41:18,780 --> 00:41:21,120 This Heishan (Black Mountain) Farmstead and the Guyan (Ancient Stone) Farmstead behind 559 00:41:21,120 --> 00:41:23,800 can't compare to the Xiaoyu (Little Rain) Farmstead I brought as my dowry. 560 00:41:23,800 --> 00:41:26,810 This is a penal farm set up by the government. We're also not familiar with the people here. 561 00:41:26,810 --> 00:41:30,230 Sister Cuiwei, I'm a bit scared. 562 00:41:30,230 --> 00:41:31,800 Silly girl. 563 00:41:31,800 --> 00:41:34,740 Have you prepared all the items that Big Madam asked you to prepare? 564 00:41:41,730 --> 00:41:45,440 She indeed was from a scholarly family. Such bearing. 565 00:41:48,190 --> 00:41:51,400 No matter how imposing her bearing is, she's still just a young wife. 566 00:41:51,400 --> 00:41:53,620 What can she know? 567 00:41:53,620 --> 00:41:56,830 Tomorrow, just report everything 568 00:41:56,830 --> 00:41:59,260 according to what we discussed. 569 00:41:59,260 --> 00:42:04,230 It's just some newlywed wife wanting to come out 570 00:42:04,230 --> 00:42:06,920 to visit her fields and show off her might. 571 00:42:06,920 --> 00:42:11,520 Just let her show off. This will be over after some coaxing. 572 00:42:14,990 --> 00:42:23,070 Translation and Timing carefully crafted by the Mei Daxia Team at Viki 573 00:42:25,050 --> 00:42:33,130 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". 574 00:42:36,750 --> 00:42:46,490 ♫ One morning, a flower opened and approached a willow tree, beautifully fragrant and mistaking him for her lord ♫ 575 00:42:46,490 --> 00:42:55,160 ♫ 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 ♫ 576 00:42:55,160 --> 00:43:04,910 ♫ In the palace, you are constantly brave and growing thin, from on high, your cold tears of distress flow ♫ 577 00:43:04,910 --> 00:43:14,800 ♫ Brocade letters delivered to me dismiss me, only suddenly to recall me, not for many years can I see you other than stealthily♫ 578 00:43:14,800 --> 00:43:19,390 ♫ Last night, gusty winds and rain during my deep slumber did not spoil the wine's lingering effect ♫ 579 00:43:19,390 --> 00:43:23,430 ♫ When I asked someone, they rolled the blind up and told me that all the crab-apple trees are as before. ♫ 580 00:43:23,430 --> 00:43:33,280 ♫ Don't you know, don't you know, there must be flourishing leaves and fallen flowers? ♫ 581 00:43:33,280 --> 00:43:37,740 ♫ Last night, gusty winds and rain during my deep slumber did not spoil the wine's lingering effect♫ 582 00:43:37,740 --> 00:43:42,010 ♫ When I asked someone, they rolled the blind up and told me that all the crab-apple trees are as before. ♫ 583 00:43:42,010 --> 00:43:51,820 ♫ Don't you know, don't you know, there must be flourishing leaves and fallen flowers? ♫ 584 00:43:53,450 --> 00:44:08,530 ♫ Don't you know, don't you know, there must be flourishing leaves and fallen flowers? ♫