1 00:01:56,359 --> 00:01:58,640 The taste of Wu Shi San is really something. 2 00:01:59,439 --> 00:02:01,879 There were quite a few people talking nonsense yesterday. 3 00:02:02,079 --> 00:02:03,159 Some claimed they saw demons. 4 00:02:03,159 --> 00:02:04,560 Some said they entered a fairyland. 5 00:02:04,680 --> 00:02:05,560 People said all sorts of things. 6 00:02:06,239 --> 00:02:07,599 Personally, I think becoming immortal 7 00:02:07,599 --> 00:02:08,400 isn't as fun as 8 00:02:08,560 --> 00:02:10,439 spending three days and nights playing in Willow Lane. 9 00:02:10,439 --> 00:02:11,879 Who could disagree? 10 00:02:11,960 --> 00:02:13,759 Chang'an is right under the emperor's nose. 11 00:02:13,759 --> 00:02:15,000 The yang energy here is strong. 12 00:02:15,000 --> 00:02:16,199 How could there be any spirits? 13 00:02:16,400 --> 00:02:17,159 Exactly. 14 00:02:17,159 --> 00:02:18,800 Huang Zuoling, it's absolutely true. 15 00:02:18,800 --> 00:02:19,960 I really saw Wu Shi San. 16 00:02:19,960 --> 00:02:22,159 So you still went to the Yunong Pavilion. 17 00:02:22,719 --> 00:02:24,199 I, uh... 18 00:02:25,240 --> 00:02:26,360 It's not what you think. 19 00:02:27,000 --> 00:02:29,280 Admiring Chang'an's scenery, strolling Willow Lane, 20 00:02:29,840 --> 00:02:31,199 with beauty right before your eyes, 21 00:02:31,199 --> 00:02:34,439 yet all you noticed was Wu Shi San. 22 00:02:36,520 --> 00:02:40,159 Mei Sishi's cousin truly is extraordinary. 23 00:02:40,680 --> 00:02:42,800 But you say Wu Shi San— 24 00:02:43,039 --> 00:02:44,319 it's not so easy to get. 25 00:02:54,719 --> 00:02:56,039 It really is Wu Shi San. 26 00:02:56,520 --> 00:02:57,199 Search. 27 00:02:57,919 --> 00:02:58,560 Follow. 28 00:03:01,919 --> 00:03:02,599 Sir. 29 00:03:02,759 --> 00:03:04,400 That cat's trick is quite clever. 30 00:03:04,520 --> 00:03:05,960 Now everyone is saying 31 00:03:06,159 --> 00:03:08,759 the Yunong Pavilion's owner abused Wu Shi San. 32 00:03:08,759 --> 00:03:11,080 And accidentally let Wu Shi San contaminate the water supply. 33 00:03:11,680 --> 00:03:13,520 That's why so many people, after drinking the water, 34 00:03:13,639 --> 00:03:15,080 started having hallucinations. 35 00:03:15,240 --> 00:03:18,319 That little cat's diversion tactic really worked. 36 00:03:19,159 --> 00:03:20,639 They sealed off the place, 37 00:03:21,319 --> 00:03:24,520 and put an end to rumors about the demon market. 38 00:03:24,759 --> 00:03:27,840 Looks like this trouble has passed. 39 00:03:29,319 --> 00:03:30,599 What a coincidence, Lady Liu. 40 00:03:33,400 --> 00:03:34,800 Why is Mei Silang here? 41 00:03:36,199 --> 00:03:38,000 I heard there were 42 00:03:38,120 --> 00:03:39,800 rumors of a demon realm illusion in Willow Lane. 43 00:03:39,919 --> 00:03:41,439 So I came to check it out. 44 00:03:41,719 --> 00:03:43,719 Turns out it was all Wu Shi San's doing. 45 00:03:44,919 --> 00:03:48,159 Why would Mei Silang investigate these rumors? 46 00:03:48,840 --> 00:03:52,120 I've been reading "Notes of Strange Spirits" by Bai Shelang. 47 00:03:52,120 --> 00:03:53,400 In the postscript, it says 48 00:03:54,039 --> 00:03:57,400 Bai Shelang wrote it for someone he loves. 49 00:04:00,400 --> 00:04:03,000 I think Bai Shelang is quite ingenious. 50 00:04:03,639 --> 00:04:04,680 It's very interesting. 51 00:04:04,759 --> 00:04:07,520 I'd like to learn from him too. 52 00:04:09,560 --> 00:04:11,240 So how do you plan to learn, Mei Silang? 53 00:04:12,520 --> 00:04:14,599 Don't I enjoy painting? 54 00:04:14,879 --> 00:04:18,120 I'm thinking of collecting tales of the strange myself. 55 00:04:18,120 --> 00:04:19,839 Then I'll make them into an illustrated book. 56 00:04:19,839 --> 00:04:21,839 Wouldn't that be a unique gift? 57 00:04:22,000 --> 00:04:23,319 To give to Lady Liu. 58 00:04:23,839 --> 00:04:26,800 I'm sure Lady Liu will like it. 59 00:04:27,319 --> 00:04:28,000 Let's go. 60 00:04:28,920 --> 00:04:29,519 Lady Liu. 61 00:04:35,480 --> 00:04:36,360 But sir, 62 00:04:36,759 --> 00:04:39,240 Bai Shelang really is interesting. 63 00:04:46,160 --> 00:04:47,759 Lady Liu didn't glare at me just now. 64 00:04:49,079 --> 00:04:51,360 She must like the gift. 65 00:05:24,920 --> 00:05:25,759 Young master 66 00:05:26,120 --> 00:05:28,000 They all say my peaches this year 67 00:05:28,000 --> 00:05:29,000 didn't turn out well 68 00:05:29,360 --> 00:05:31,040 You'd better buy them elsewhere 69 00:05:31,040 --> 00:05:32,920 Over there, buy from his stall 70 00:05:33,279 --> 00:05:33,959 It's fine 71 00:05:34,800 --> 00:05:36,600 Elder, please pack some for me 72 00:05:43,160 --> 00:05:44,319 Are these peaches tasty? 73 00:06:11,839 --> 00:06:13,639 Young master, young lady 74 00:06:14,040 --> 00:06:15,439 I'm truly sorry 75 00:06:15,519 --> 00:06:17,079 I'm getting old 76 00:06:17,079 --> 00:06:17,800 My taste buds 77 00:06:17,800 --> 00:06:19,439 can't really taste much anymore 78 00:06:20,040 --> 00:06:22,279 Are these peaches sour? 79 00:06:23,199 --> 00:06:24,000 Sour 80 00:06:33,040 --> 00:06:33,839 That's fine 81 00:06:34,199 --> 00:06:35,439 I like sour things 82 00:06:36,399 --> 00:06:37,959 Why do you like sour fruit? 83 00:06:38,560 --> 00:06:39,959 Where I lived as a child 84 00:06:40,079 --> 00:06:41,279 there was an early peach tree 85 00:06:41,600 --> 00:06:43,839 Its fruit was small and astringent 86 00:06:44,639 --> 00:06:45,839 Much more sour than these 87 00:06:46,639 --> 00:06:48,720 But I looked forward to its fruit every year 88 00:06:48,959 --> 00:06:50,560 Because only that tree's fruit 89 00:06:50,839 --> 00:06:53,120 wasn't wanted by anyone else—it was all mine 90 00:06:56,560 --> 00:06:58,360 Rare to find someone who likes them 91 00:06:58,399 --> 00:06:59,480 Come, come, young master 92 00:06:59,480 --> 00:07:01,040 Here, take two more 93 00:07:01,040 --> 00:07:02,519 Alright, I'll take two more 94 00:07:03,040 --> 00:07:03,920 Let me tell you 95 00:07:04,040 --> 00:07:06,560 These peach trees are hard to keep alive 96 00:07:06,560 --> 00:07:07,680 Once they're overripe 97 00:07:07,680 --> 00:07:08,959 they turn bitter and astringent 98 00:07:09,000 --> 00:07:10,600 If unripe, they're still sour 99 00:07:12,680 --> 00:07:14,399 These good times 100 00:07:14,920 --> 00:07:16,160 are too short 101 00:07:20,720 --> 00:07:21,720 Thank you, elder 102 00:07:34,560 --> 00:07:36,759 I heard the summer flowers in West Mountain are about to bloom 103 00:07:37,959 --> 00:07:39,439 Let's go see them together in a couple of days 104 00:07:41,000 --> 00:07:41,639 Alright 105 00:07:48,279 --> 00:07:50,759 Senior brother sent word for me to go buy a horse outside the city 106 00:07:52,079 --> 00:07:53,360 Looks like he's figured things out 107 00:07:53,759 --> 00:07:55,079 Not sure if he's come up with 108 00:07:55,079 --> 00:07:56,480 a plan to deal with the demon market 109 00:07:58,560 --> 00:08:00,279 Even if he hasn't, it's fine 110 00:08:00,480 --> 00:08:02,040 As long as he stays away from that fox spirit 111 00:08:02,319 --> 00:08:04,120 he's still a good disciple of Changxi Palace 112 00:08:04,160 --> 00:08:05,240 Master Shuangjiang 113 00:08:06,000 --> 00:08:06,839 Lady Huzhu 114 00:08:07,199 --> 00:08:10,079 Master Shuangjiang, what brings you to Ruyi Pavilion? 115 00:08:10,399 --> 00:08:12,040 I'm here at Ruyi Pavilion for a meal 116 00:08:36,080 --> 00:08:38,559 Is this gentleman here for wine or music? 117 00:08:40,840 --> 00:08:42,559 I'd like to reserve a banquet table 118 00:08:46,639 --> 00:08:47,519 Lady Huzhu 119 00:08:48,000 --> 00:08:49,240 Didn't you tell me 120 00:08:49,759 --> 00:08:50,600 that just this much 121 00:08:50,759 --> 00:08:52,320 is enough for a feast here? 122 00:08:56,480 --> 00:08:58,039 No, you still— 123 00:09:00,440 --> 00:09:01,519 This way, sir 124 00:09:02,759 --> 00:09:03,440 Let's go 125 00:09:15,120 --> 00:09:16,840 Lady Huzhu really didn't lie to me 126 00:09:23,000 --> 00:09:23,799 Eat up 127 00:09:33,159 --> 00:09:33,960 What's wrong? 128 00:09:34,879 --> 00:09:37,320 Is our food at Ruyi Pavilion not to your liking? 129 00:09:38,440 --> 00:09:39,639 It's not that 130 00:09:41,039 --> 00:09:41,840 Actually 131 00:09:42,080 --> 00:09:44,440 I'm not here just for dinner tonight 132 00:09:44,720 --> 00:09:46,720 I still need to go to South Street later 133 00:09:47,080 --> 00:09:48,000 This late? 134 00:09:48,200 --> 00:09:49,399 Why go to South Street? 135 00:09:49,440 --> 00:09:51,039 Brother Shi asked me to buy a horse 136 00:09:51,679 --> 00:09:52,519 Buy a horse? 137 00:09:54,240 --> 00:09:55,919 Young Master Mei is living large these days 138 00:09:56,039 --> 00:09:57,039 No more riding donkeys? 139 00:09:57,039 --> 00:09:58,200 It's for traveling 140 00:09:58,519 --> 00:09:59,320 Traveling? 141 00:10:00,399 --> 00:10:01,320 With a good horse 142 00:10:01,559 --> 00:10:03,000 I can get back to Quzhou faster 143 00:10:04,879 --> 00:10:06,320 You're returning to Quzhou? 144 00:10:08,879 --> 00:10:09,679 Yes 145 00:10:10,399 --> 00:10:11,600 So I came this time 146 00:10:11,919 --> 00:10:13,639 to say goodbye to you, Lady Huzhu 147 00:10:16,080 --> 00:10:17,279 Meeting you was fate 148 00:10:17,320 --> 00:10:18,240 After this farewell 149 00:10:18,480 --> 00:10:19,799 we can only meet again in the future 150 00:10:20,120 --> 00:10:21,080 Lady Huzhu 151 00:10:21,519 --> 00:10:22,320 Take care 152 00:10:24,559 --> 00:10:25,320 Master Shuangjiang 153 00:10:25,320 --> 00:10:26,159 Lady Huzhu 154 00:10:26,919 --> 00:10:28,039 You and I are close friends 155 00:10:28,159 --> 00:10:29,240 You feel reluctant to part 156 00:10:29,240 --> 00:10:30,279 So do I 157 00:10:30,840 --> 00:10:32,559 But Shuangjiang has her own mission 158 00:10:32,559 --> 00:10:33,919 that must be fulfilled 159 00:10:34,080 --> 00:10:35,519 I just wanted to tell you 160 00:10:35,840 --> 00:10:37,320 They don't sell horses on South Street 161 00:10:37,639 --> 00:10:38,480 To buy a horse 162 00:10:38,960 --> 00:10:40,159 you need to go to North Street 163 00:10:43,840 --> 00:10:45,039 Thank you, Lady Huzhu 164 00:10:51,440 --> 00:10:53,039 With just that little piece of silver, 165 00:10:53,279 --> 00:10:55,480 he probably can't even afford a pot of wine on the table. 166 00:10:56,120 --> 00:10:56,919 That's right. 167 00:11:01,519 --> 00:11:03,279 Since Lady Hu Zhu is so wealthy, 168 00:11:04,320 --> 00:11:06,120 why not settle the payment for the spices first? 169 00:11:10,480 --> 00:11:11,200 Is it enough? 170 00:11:13,960 --> 00:11:14,799 It's enough. 171 00:11:15,200 --> 00:11:16,960 But clearly, Lady Hu Zhu 172 00:11:17,799 --> 00:11:19,320 isn't as generous to me as she is to Frostfall. 173 00:11:19,480 --> 00:11:20,639 You talk too much. 174 00:11:21,840 --> 00:11:23,399 That cousin of Lord Mei 175 00:11:23,440 --> 00:11:25,639 has to perform on the street just to eat. 176 00:11:25,960 --> 00:11:28,399 You're a centuries-old spirit, why compare yourself to him? 177 00:11:33,919 --> 00:11:34,720 Boss, 178 00:11:34,840 --> 00:11:36,200 the spices have all been distributed. 179 00:11:41,159 --> 00:11:41,960 Boss, 180 00:11:42,240 --> 00:11:44,919 that's premium Su He incense. 181 00:11:45,759 --> 00:11:47,360 When did we lower the price? 182 00:11:49,840 --> 00:11:50,879 You talk too much. 183 00:11:52,840 --> 00:11:54,159 It's just not enough. 184 00:12:02,039 --> 00:12:03,720 That was settled pretty quickly. 185 00:12:03,879 --> 00:12:05,399 Well then, Master Frostfall, 186 00:12:05,679 --> 00:12:07,039 this life belongs to me now. 187 00:12:07,960 --> 00:12:09,240 Shi Ge is buying a horse 188 00:12:09,399 --> 00:12:11,000 to hitch it to the carriage. 189 00:12:11,159 --> 00:12:11,759 That's right. 190 00:12:12,080 --> 00:12:14,519 Lady Wu Er's carriage draws too much attention. 191 00:12:14,559 --> 00:12:16,639 Young Lord Mei drove the carriage himself. 192 00:12:17,039 --> 00:12:18,320 Isn't that thoughtful? 193 00:12:22,080 --> 00:12:23,440 What was Shi Ge thinking? 194 00:12:23,759 --> 00:12:24,879 Aren't we supposed to leave? 195 00:12:25,720 --> 00:12:27,080 Why are we looking at flowers? 196 00:12:55,039 --> 00:12:56,639 From what I've read in the manor's storybooks, 197 00:12:57,000 --> 00:12:59,120 it's always the gentleman picking flowers for the lady. 198 00:13:00,200 --> 00:13:02,120 Those storybooks are pretty ordinary. 199 00:13:02,720 --> 00:13:04,840 There are also stories of ladies picking flowers for men. 200 00:13:05,360 --> 00:13:06,360 I was being narrow-minded. 201 00:13:07,519 --> 00:13:08,639 If we bring that donkey, 202 00:13:08,639 --> 00:13:10,080 it'll be just like last time. 203 00:13:11,200 --> 00:13:12,000 Last time? 204 00:13:13,320 --> 00:13:15,879 The last trip to the western outskirts. 205 00:13:16,639 --> 00:13:18,360 Actually, I once dreamed of Lady Wu. 206 00:13:19,639 --> 00:13:20,480 Dreamed of what about me? 207 00:13:22,360 --> 00:13:23,679 Doing something frivolous. 208 00:13:38,440 --> 00:13:40,120 I told you, ever since then 209 00:13:41,120 --> 00:13:42,799 you've been acting strange. 210 00:13:45,360 --> 00:13:46,080 It's fine. 211 00:13:46,519 --> 00:13:47,720 As long as I wake up from the dream, it's fine. 212 00:13:53,639 --> 00:13:54,559 Fox spirit. 213 00:13:56,799 --> 00:13:57,600 What did you say? 214 00:13:58,320 --> 00:14:00,200 Lady Wu Er really is a fox spirit. 215 00:14:01,799 --> 00:14:03,080 Master Frostfall, 216 00:14:03,480 --> 00:14:04,960 it's fine to insult people, 217 00:14:05,279 --> 00:14:06,480 but next time you do, 218 00:14:06,480 --> 00:14:07,799 could you use a different word? 219 00:14:08,080 --> 00:14:09,679 Stop always calling people "fox spirit." 220 00:14:09,759 --> 00:14:11,879 Is there a word more fitting than "fox spirit"? 221 00:14:16,159 --> 00:14:16,720 What are you doing? 222 00:14:16,840 --> 00:14:18,240 Just seeing you makes me angry. 223 00:14:18,360 --> 00:14:19,039 Get lost. 224 00:14:28,200 --> 00:14:29,879 Too bad the blooming season is ending. 225 00:14:30,200 --> 00:14:31,759 If only there were a spell 226 00:14:33,080 --> 00:14:35,440 to keep the flowers blooming all year round. 227 00:14:37,120 --> 00:14:38,159 The seasons change, 228 00:14:38,720 --> 00:14:40,120 flowers bloom in their own time. 229 00:14:40,960 --> 00:14:42,120 Even with magic, 230 00:14:42,720 --> 00:14:44,120 one shouldn't go against nature. 231 00:15:02,799 --> 00:15:03,840 Why are you laughing? 232 00:15:04,399 --> 00:15:05,799 I thought of the cat at the Duke's manor. 233 00:15:06,879 --> 00:15:07,840 Which one? 234 00:15:08,919 --> 00:15:11,159 A tabby cat. 235 00:15:11,919 --> 00:15:12,919 You're not afraid of it? 236 00:15:14,440 --> 00:15:15,600 It's very gentle. 237 00:15:16,480 --> 00:15:18,480 It seems to get along with me. 238 00:15:23,960 --> 00:15:25,399 That's not gentleness. 239 00:15:26,639 --> 00:15:28,200 It's just fond of beauty. 240 00:15:29,519 --> 00:15:31,519 It must like your good looks. 241 00:15:32,320 --> 00:15:33,559 Coincidentally, so do I. 242 00:15:59,240 --> 00:16:01,039 You've been away from the mountain so long, have you forgotten? 243 00:16:01,039 --> 00:16:03,159 People of Changxi Palace must not fall in love. 244 00:16:11,720 --> 00:16:12,799 That's against the rules. 245 00:16:15,679 --> 00:16:16,559 Young master, 246 00:16:16,840 --> 00:16:19,200 sometimes you don't have to be so strict about the rules. 247 00:16:24,600 --> 00:16:25,240 I... 248 00:16:25,519 --> 00:16:27,240 My injuries should be almost healed. 249 00:16:27,240 --> 00:16:29,120 It's time to leave the Duke Wu's manor. 250 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:30,960 You're leaving? 251 00:16:31,799 --> 00:16:32,559 Yes. 252 00:16:33,279 --> 00:16:34,120 What about me? 253 00:16:36,279 --> 00:16:37,000 What? 254 00:16:43,879 --> 00:16:44,519 You... 255 00:16:44,759 --> 00:16:46,320 Don't you have anything else to say to me? 256 00:16:56,759 --> 00:16:57,759 If you want to leave, then go. 257 00:16:58,279 --> 00:16:59,759 I can't force you to stay. 258 00:17:00,440 --> 00:17:02,080 Young master is noble and upright. 259 00:17:02,279 --> 00:17:03,759 Wants to keep his distance from me. 260 00:17:04,400 --> 00:17:05,880 Then I should be sensible too. 261 00:17:18,240 --> 00:17:18,720 Let's go. 262 00:17:29,279 --> 00:17:30,079 Shi Ge. 263 00:17:30,720 --> 00:17:33,759 They took your carriage, didn't they? 264 00:17:35,640 --> 00:17:36,680 It's getting late. 265 00:17:37,039 --> 00:17:38,400 Let's hurry back to the city. 266 00:17:39,480 --> 00:17:41,880 We have neither carriage nor horse. 267 00:17:42,200 --> 00:17:43,000 We have our feet. 268 00:17:44,480 --> 00:17:45,519 Grab your bundle. 269 00:18:16,160 --> 00:18:16,960 Sir Si 270 00:18:19,880 --> 00:18:21,440 Why hasn't it been delivered yet? 271 00:18:22,599 --> 00:18:23,440 Master, reporting back. 272 00:18:23,799 --> 00:18:25,119 For some reason, young master 273 00:18:25,400 --> 00:18:27,200 has locked the door from inside. 274 00:18:27,440 --> 00:18:28,319 Locked from inside? 275 00:18:47,200 --> 00:18:48,079 I knew it. 276 00:18:48,079 --> 00:18:49,599 You unfilial child! 277 00:18:50,880 --> 00:18:51,839 Master, please step aside. 278 00:18:53,920 --> 00:18:54,720 Get up. 279 00:18:55,680 --> 00:18:56,480 Get up. 280 00:19:11,279 --> 00:19:13,759 If you're doing something proper, 281 00:19:16,480 --> 00:19:17,599 then why 282 00:19:17,880 --> 00:19:18,680 Thank you. 283 00:19:18,920 --> 00:19:20,519 do you need to lock the door? 284 00:19:22,559 --> 00:19:23,240 Father. 285 00:19:24,039 --> 00:19:26,440 I've been influenced by you for years. 286 00:19:26,640 --> 00:19:28,319 That's why I decided to turn over a new leaf. 287 00:19:28,559 --> 00:19:30,559 I've been studying day and night. 288 00:19:31,079 --> 00:19:31,680 But 289 00:19:31,839 --> 00:19:33,839 I was worried you'd be concerned about my health. 290 00:19:37,240 --> 00:19:38,559 You're just sweet-talking. 291 00:19:38,559 --> 00:19:40,319 Who are you trying to fool? 292 00:19:41,160 --> 00:19:43,960 Before, you were obsessed with painting, fine. 293 00:19:43,960 --> 00:19:45,240 But now, 294 00:19:45,279 --> 00:19:49,000 you've learned cockfighting, dog racing, and playing with loaches. 295 00:19:50,640 --> 00:19:53,359 Father, it's not a loach. 296 00:19:54,559 --> 00:19:55,759 This isn't a loach? 297 00:19:57,200 --> 00:19:59,079 Is it Wenchang reincarnated? 298 00:20:01,559 --> 00:20:02,400 That's right. 299 00:20:03,160 --> 00:20:04,839 It is Wenchang reincarnated. 300 00:20:08,200 --> 00:20:08,680 Father. 301 00:20:09,640 --> 00:20:11,359 I asked many people for help 302 00:20:11,359 --> 00:20:12,559 and traveled far and wide 303 00:20:12,839 --> 00:20:14,680 to finally invite it here. 304 00:20:15,000 --> 00:20:17,640 With it here, I'll surely pass the exams this year. 305 00:20:18,160 --> 00:20:20,200 It can even write. See for yourself. 306 00:20:25,759 --> 00:20:28,559 It's Wenchang reincarnated, it must know how to write. 307 00:20:28,559 --> 00:20:30,079 It definitely can write. 308 00:20:30,119 --> 00:20:31,440 It really can write. 309 00:20:31,440 --> 00:20:32,119 It... 310 00:20:41,119 --> 00:20:41,519 Indeed... 311 00:20:44,079 --> 00:20:46,480 It truly is Wenchang reincarnated! 312 00:20:46,799 --> 00:20:47,440 Look! 313 00:20:49,319 --> 00:20:51,519 That's clearly a character. 314 00:20:52,519 --> 00:20:54,519 Father, how do you see that's a character? 315 00:20:57,119 --> 00:20:57,759 Look. 316 00:21:01,079 --> 00:21:02,240 By the gods above, 317 00:21:02,400 --> 00:21:04,039 I am willing to offer a thousand gold coins, 318 00:21:04,240 --> 00:21:05,400 and the traditional offerings, 319 00:21:05,799 --> 00:21:07,960 to restore your golden statue. 320 00:21:08,599 --> 00:21:09,519 Just bless my son, Father. 321 00:21:09,519 --> 00:21:10,519 Please give me back the little loach. 322 00:21:10,519 --> 00:21:11,839 Let him succeed today, Father. 323 00:21:12,559 --> 00:21:15,480 Just bless my son to pass the exam today! 324 00:21:20,640 --> 00:21:22,519 If you truly care about him, 325 00:21:23,079 --> 00:21:24,880 why rush to confess your feelings? 326 00:21:25,119 --> 00:21:26,440 Let him stay a few more days. 327 00:21:26,960 --> 00:21:28,400 Enjoy the happy days while they last. 328 00:21:29,200 --> 00:21:30,440 If things are unclear, 329 00:21:30,640 --> 00:21:31,759 it's just boring. 330 00:21:32,240 --> 00:21:34,119 If he doesn't want to take it further, 331 00:21:35,079 --> 00:21:36,119 it means 332 00:21:38,079 --> 00:21:39,960 I'm not that important to him. 333 00:21:40,720 --> 00:21:42,000 How rare. 334 00:21:43,000 --> 00:21:46,039 Lady Wu Er is troubled by love for the first time. 335 00:21:48,680 --> 00:21:51,000 Let me be heartbroken for a couple of days. 336 00:21:51,160 --> 00:21:51,799 Alright. 337 00:21:53,240 --> 00:21:54,920 I'll find some dancers and musicians 338 00:21:54,920 --> 00:21:56,000 to sing with you. 339 00:21:56,200 --> 00:21:57,519 We'll keep you entertained for a few days. 340 00:21:57,519 --> 00:21:59,200 You'll surely forget that heartless man. 341 00:22:01,200 --> 00:22:01,920 Alright. 342 00:22:32,839 --> 00:22:35,079 Let's rest here for the night. 343 00:22:39,720 --> 00:22:40,519 Let's eat first. 344 00:22:45,079 --> 00:22:46,279 Enjoy your meal. 345 00:22:57,319 --> 00:22:58,000 You two, 346 00:22:58,519 --> 00:22:59,319 This way, please. 347 00:23:06,119 --> 00:23:08,799 Are you stopping for a meal or staying overnight? 348 00:23:08,839 --> 00:23:10,960 Two rooms and two bowls of spring noodles. 349 00:23:11,240 --> 00:23:11,839 And also, 350 00:23:11,839 --> 00:23:14,240 that plate of scallion vinegar chicken, and stir-fried okra with meat. 351 00:23:14,640 --> 00:23:15,240 winter amaranth, 352 00:23:15,240 --> 00:23:15,960 pickled celery, 353 00:23:16,680 --> 00:23:17,319 lamb in broth, 354 00:23:17,319 --> 00:23:17,880 and also, 355 00:23:19,480 --> 00:23:20,279 flatbread. 356 00:23:20,519 --> 00:23:22,200 Can you really eat all that? 357 00:23:22,400 --> 00:23:23,759 Why do you care so much? 358 00:23:23,759 --> 00:23:24,759 I can afford it. 359 00:23:25,799 --> 00:23:26,759 Just make it, please. 360 00:23:36,960 --> 00:23:37,759 Little Shi, 361 00:23:38,400 --> 00:23:40,880 do you think that person is a bit odd? 362 00:23:41,079 --> 00:23:41,839 It's not even autumn yet, 363 00:23:41,839 --> 00:23:42,799 and he's wearing so much. 364 00:23:43,279 --> 00:23:44,720 I'm sweating from the heat. 365 00:23:46,480 --> 00:23:48,039 Don't gossip about others. 366 00:23:49,920 --> 00:23:51,160 Here is your room token. 367 00:23:51,440 --> 00:23:52,039 Please keep it safe. 368 00:23:59,599 --> 00:24:00,759 Since you're ordering so much, 369 00:24:00,920 --> 00:24:02,039 you should help out a bit too. 370 00:24:02,240 --> 00:24:04,480 Take these bags to the room. 371 00:24:05,640 --> 00:24:06,440 Alright. 372 00:24:51,720 --> 00:24:52,279 Gentlemen, 373 00:24:53,200 --> 00:24:54,640 Are you stopping for a meal or looking for a room? 374 00:24:54,640 --> 00:24:55,759 Can't you tell? 375 00:24:56,400 --> 00:24:57,200 With this lineup, 376 00:24:59,119 --> 00:25:00,319 We 377 00:25:00,400 --> 00:25:01,440 are here to rob you. 378 00:25:01,640 --> 00:25:02,759 This is a robbery. 379 00:25:44,640 --> 00:25:46,400 Young master, you seem quite wealthy. 380 00:25:49,440 --> 00:25:50,160 Stay back. 381 00:25:58,440 --> 00:26:00,480 You think I'll just listen if you say so? 382 00:26:01,000 --> 00:26:02,559 Do you think you're some kind of immortal? 383 00:26:05,200 --> 00:26:05,839 Still laughing? 384 00:26:06,400 --> 00:26:07,039 Pay up. 385 00:26:07,359 --> 00:26:08,200 Hand over the money! 386 00:26:09,200 --> 00:26:09,880 I don't have any. 387 00:26:11,039 --> 00:26:11,839 What? 388 00:26:12,359 --> 00:26:13,160 You refuse to pay? 389 00:26:14,920 --> 00:26:15,920 On me, 390 00:26:16,359 --> 00:26:17,759 I don't have a single coin. 391 00:26:21,359 --> 00:26:23,200 Looking at your clothes, 392 00:26:23,839 --> 00:26:26,279 traveling far without money 393 00:26:30,519 --> 00:26:31,839 doesn't seem likely. 394 00:26:34,200 --> 00:26:34,960 I did bring some. 395 00:26:35,319 --> 00:26:36,799 But my bundle is in the room. 396 00:26:36,920 --> 00:26:37,720 How about 397 00:26:38,240 --> 00:26:39,440 I take you to get it? 398 00:26:39,440 --> 00:26:40,200 No need. 399 00:26:41,359 --> 00:26:43,559 You think this is my first day on the streets? 400 00:26:44,079 --> 00:26:45,480 I've seen plenty like you, soft and clever. 401 00:26:45,480 --> 00:26:46,359 Always thinking they're smart. 402 00:26:46,359 --> 00:26:47,519 I've seen it all before. 403 00:26:47,720 --> 00:26:48,920 Trying to fool me? 404 00:26:49,119 --> 00:26:49,799 Waiter! 405 00:27:17,960 --> 00:27:18,920 Did you find the bundle? 406 00:27:29,960 --> 00:27:30,759 You two, upstairs! 407 00:27:31,680 --> 00:27:32,400 Go to the second floor. 408 00:27:32,720 --> 00:27:33,200 Alright. 409 00:27:55,640 --> 00:27:57,480 Where are you? Say something! 410 00:27:58,839 --> 00:28:00,240 They say greed knows no bounds. 411 00:28:00,599 --> 00:28:03,000 Seems the ancients were right. 412 00:28:08,319 --> 00:28:10,599 Does your room eat people? 413 00:28:11,519 --> 00:28:13,400 Why is it so quiet after they went up? 414 00:28:14,119 --> 00:28:15,440 Why don't you go check yourself? 415 00:28:16,079 --> 00:28:16,680 Me? 416 00:28:16,880 --> 00:28:18,359 Otherwise, everyone's already gone up. 417 00:28:18,559 --> 00:28:19,519 You'll fall behind. 418 00:28:28,519 --> 00:28:30,200 Why is there still one who hasn't gone up? 419 00:28:30,440 --> 00:28:31,279 This one here. 420 00:28:31,359 --> 00:28:32,200 The cleverest of them all. 421 00:28:38,920 --> 00:28:39,599 Waiter! 422 00:28:43,799 --> 00:28:44,359 Call the authorities! 423 00:28:57,160 --> 00:28:57,599 Hurry! 424 00:29:00,119 --> 00:29:00,680 Let's go. 425 00:29:02,640 --> 00:29:03,240 Move! 426 00:29:03,400 --> 00:29:04,440 What are you staring at? 427 00:29:12,799 --> 00:29:13,400 Young master. 428 00:29:19,880 --> 00:29:20,680 I am 429 00:29:20,680 --> 00:29:22,000 Pei Ji Ya from Kunzhou. 430 00:29:22,160 --> 00:29:23,799 Thank you both for your help. 431 00:29:24,279 --> 00:29:26,000 May I know your names? 432 00:29:26,160 --> 00:29:27,319 I am Mei Zhu Yu. 433 00:29:27,640 --> 00:29:29,359 This is my younger brother, Shuang Jiang. 434 00:29:29,720 --> 00:29:30,640 No need to thank us. 435 00:29:30,960 --> 00:29:33,319 We were just trying to save ourselves. 436 00:29:34,440 --> 00:29:36,319 Still, I owe you a debt. 437 00:29:36,559 --> 00:29:38,519 Have you had dinner yet? 438 00:29:38,680 --> 00:29:40,720 Let me treat you as thanks. 439 00:29:44,119 --> 00:29:44,799 Brother Shi. 440 00:29:45,240 --> 00:29:46,079 How about it? 441 00:29:50,160 --> 00:29:50,920 Thank you. 442 00:29:51,559 --> 00:29:52,240 Please. 443 00:30:24,119 --> 00:30:26,079 If you still have questions, Lord Shuangjiang, 444 00:30:26,319 --> 00:30:27,319 please feel free to ask. 445 00:30:29,880 --> 00:30:30,519 You— 446 00:30:31,640 --> 00:30:32,720 Why are you wearing so many layers? 447 00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:36,640 I... 448 00:30:38,039 --> 00:30:38,720 I'm ill. 449 00:30:40,759 --> 00:30:41,720 Born with it. 450 00:30:43,400 --> 00:30:45,519 I've been frail since childhood. 451 00:30:45,519 --> 00:30:46,519 I can't stand sunlight. 452 00:30:47,119 --> 00:30:50,039 Even in the hottest days, I need extra layers. 453 00:30:51,960 --> 00:30:53,200 That's truly unfortunate. 454 00:30:54,079 --> 00:30:56,160 Lord Shuangjiang, your next question? 455 00:30:57,799 --> 00:30:58,279 That's all. 456 00:31:04,759 --> 00:31:05,920 Meeting Brother Mei today 457 00:31:05,920 --> 00:31:07,160 is my good fortune. 458 00:31:07,400 --> 00:31:09,240 Brother Mei is both wise and brave. 459 00:31:09,359 --> 00:31:11,359 I am deeply grateful. 460 00:31:12,279 --> 00:31:13,599 I don't drink alcohol. 461 00:31:15,559 --> 00:31:16,880 Little Shi dislikes drinking. 462 00:31:17,160 --> 00:31:18,400 Lord Pei, I'll drink with you. 463 00:31:20,039 --> 00:31:20,960 Let's use tea instead of wine. 464 00:31:29,640 --> 00:31:30,880 You look travel-worn, sir. 465 00:31:31,279 --> 00:31:32,680 Did you come from Chang'an? 466 00:31:32,799 --> 00:31:34,039 I'm just out traveling. 467 00:31:34,759 --> 00:31:35,559 That's wonderful. 468 00:31:36,640 --> 00:31:38,519 I grew up in Chang'an. 469 00:31:38,920 --> 00:31:40,839 Later, family matters took me away. 470 00:31:41,880 --> 00:31:42,960 Now I live in Kunzhou. 471 00:31:43,960 --> 00:31:45,400 It's been years since I returned. 472 00:31:46,119 --> 00:31:49,640 I've heard Chang'an is much quieter now. 473 00:31:50,039 --> 00:31:52,039 Every circle follows strict rules. 474 00:31:54,200 --> 00:31:56,359 When you say "every circle," what do you mean? 475 00:31:59,960 --> 00:32:01,200 I mean 476 00:32:01,599 --> 00:32:04,400 the government offices are well regulated. 477 00:32:29,400 --> 00:32:30,519 Please don't mind me. 478 00:32:30,759 --> 00:32:33,240 I have a passion for making incense. 479 00:32:33,480 --> 00:32:35,200 I'm very sensitive to scents. 480 00:32:35,640 --> 00:32:36,519 Speaking of which, 481 00:32:37,039 --> 00:32:38,680 the scent on you 482 00:32:39,039 --> 00:32:40,480 is quite complex. 483 00:32:41,240 --> 00:32:42,119 Interesting. 484 00:32:43,400 --> 00:32:44,359 What kind of scent? 485 00:32:44,720 --> 00:32:45,920 There's a hint of 486 00:32:46,279 --> 00:32:48,359 freshly tanned leather. 487 00:32:49,920 --> 00:32:51,400 Is your saddle new? 488 00:32:51,880 --> 00:32:53,039 How did you know? 489 00:32:53,480 --> 00:32:54,599 On you, Lord Mei, 490 00:32:54,599 --> 00:32:56,000 there's also a trace of medicine. 491 00:32:56,000 --> 00:32:57,759 Mugwort and cinnamon twig. 492 00:33:00,559 --> 00:33:02,799 Were you injured recently? 493 00:33:03,079 --> 00:33:04,200 You can smell all that? 494 00:33:06,279 --> 00:33:07,279 There's also 495 00:33:10,480 --> 00:33:11,799 a woman's scent. 496 00:33:13,480 --> 00:33:14,160 Uh... 497 00:33:15,039 --> 00:33:16,160 That was a joke. 498 00:33:17,839 --> 00:33:19,759 Seeing Lord Mei so distinguished, 499 00:33:19,920 --> 00:33:21,799 I'm sure many ladies admire you. 500 00:33:22,200 --> 00:33:23,359 So I teased you. 501 00:33:46,880 --> 00:33:47,839 Speaking of ladies, 502 00:33:49,119 --> 00:33:51,000 I recall my childhood sweetheart. 503 00:33:52,039 --> 00:33:53,240 I remember when I was young, 504 00:33:53,680 --> 00:33:54,839 I was in poor health. 505 00:33:55,200 --> 00:33:58,440 Others kept their distance. 506 00:33:59,519 --> 00:34:02,200 Only she treated me differently. 507 00:34:03,920 --> 00:34:06,799 We were truly close, our hearts in harmony. 508 00:34:07,440 --> 00:34:08,440 Sadly, 509 00:34:10,159 --> 00:34:11,639 life doesn't go as one wishes. 510 00:34:12,079 --> 00:34:14,440 My family moved far away to Kunzhou. 511 00:34:15,199 --> 00:34:16,280 Separating the two of us, 512 00:34:16,760 --> 00:34:18,440 leaving us worlds apart. 513 00:34:20,639 --> 00:34:21,679 Half my life, 514 00:34:22,719 --> 00:34:24,400 because of my lingering illness, 515 00:34:26,719 --> 00:34:27,880 I've suffered much. 516 00:34:29,000 --> 00:34:29,960 No matter how hard, 517 00:34:31,960 --> 00:34:33,199 I've endured it all. 518 00:34:34,480 --> 00:34:35,519 But I always remember 519 00:34:35,760 --> 00:34:37,119 the only time I cried 520 00:34:38,360 --> 00:34:39,519 was because of her. 521 00:34:40,760 --> 00:34:41,519 Back then, 522 00:34:42,639 --> 00:34:43,639 my health was poor. 523 00:34:44,360 --> 00:34:46,159 Even though I liked her deeply, 524 00:34:46,719 --> 00:34:48,000 I didn't dare ask for her hand. 525 00:34:48,760 --> 00:34:49,480 Now, 526 00:34:50,840 --> 00:34:51,960 my health has improved. 527 00:34:52,360 --> 00:34:53,840 I rushed to Chang'an at once. 528 00:34:54,480 --> 00:34:55,320 This time, 529 00:34:55,519 --> 00:34:56,800 I won't let her down. 530 00:34:58,039 --> 00:35:00,320 Brother Pei traveled all this way to Chang'an 531 00:35:00,400 --> 00:35:01,440 with such devotion. 532 00:35:01,480 --> 00:35:02,280 It's truly 533 00:35:04,239 --> 00:35:05,519 moving to the heart. 534 00:35:06,400 --> 00:35:07,199 And you, sir? 535 00:35:07,840 --> 00:35:09,119 Do you have someone you love? 536 00:35:12,119 --> 00:35:12,760 Yes. 537 00:35:13,519 --> 00:35:15,920 Would you share your story? 538 00:35:16,639 --> 00:35:18,239 Life is full of passionate longing. 539 00:35:20,039 --> 00:35:21,119 But she and I 540 00:35:21,800 --> 00:35:22,960 were not meant to be. 541 00:35:30,239 --> 00:35:31,320 I see. 542 00:35:31,679 --> 00:35:34,159 Young Master Mei, you have a worldly perspective. 543 00:35:34,400 --> 00:35:36,840 But I'm just an ordinary person. 544 00:35:38,199 --> 00:35:41,000 I only wish to marry her and spend my life with her. 545 00:35:41,719 --> 00:35:42,960 For a lifetime. 546 00:35:48,639 --> 00:35:49,360 Young Master Mei. 547 00:35:49,920 --> 00:35:51,039 Won't you give me your blessing? 548 00:35:57,920 --> 00:35:59,039 Even if we're far apart, 549 00:35:59,039 --> 00:36:00,400 our hearts can still be close. 550 00:36:00,719 --> 00:36:02,360 If we treat each other sincerely, 551 00:36:03,000 --> 00:36:04,440 fate will not let us down. 552 00:36:05,159 --> 00:36:06,320 Thank you, sir. 553 00:36:22,199 --> 00:36:24,760 This is the fullest I've eaten in a long time. 554 00:36:25,719 --> 00:36:27,280 This Young Master Pei is truly a good person. 555 00:36:27,840 --> 00:36:29,039 What do you think, little senior brother? 556 00:36:30,320 --> 00:36:31,119 Strange. 557 00:36:31,800 --> 00:36:32,599 Strange. 558 00:36:33,599 --> 00:36:34,519 What's strange about it? 559 00:36:35,559 --> 00:36:37,800 I think this Young Master Pei 560 00:36:38,199 --> 00:36:40,079 is being a bit too familiar with us. 561 00:36:42,880 --> 00:36:45,480 Although Young Master Pei looks a bit frail, 562 00:36:45,800 --> 00:36:47,239 he's actually quite warm-hearted. 563 00:36:47,239 --> 00:36:48,800 Maybe he just likes to talk. 564 00:36:49,159 --> 00:36:49,800 Maybe. 565 00:36:53,119 --> 00:36:53,920 What's wrong? 566 00:36:54,000 --> 00:36:54,719 It's nothing. 567 00:36:55,199 --> 00:36:56,639 Probably just ate too much. 568 00:36:57,079 --> 00:36:58,440 A little rest and I'll be fine. 569 00:37:05,760 --> 00:37:06,480 Give me your hand. 570 00:37:14,199 --> 00:37:15,000 How is it? 571 00:37:15,199 --> 00:37:16,519 It's not something serious, is it? 572 00:37:17,880 --> 00:37:19,000 Judging by the pulse, 573 00:37:19,280 --> 00:37:20,639 it seems like an upset stomach. 574 00:37:22,559 --> 00:37:23,039 Alright. 575 00:37:25,079 --> 00:37:27,159 But why does it also seem like poisoning? 576 00:37:28,400 --> 00:37:30,000 Come on, let's find a doctor. 577 00:37:31,480 --> 00:37:32,400 What's going on? 578 00:37:34,840 --> 00:37:35,679 Take care, you two. 579 00:37:50,000 --> 00:37:50,760 Sir. 580 00:37:50,760 --> 00:37:51,519 Lock. 581 00:37:52,800 --> 00:37:55,719 That Mei fellow is really cautious. 582 00:38:40,559 --> 00:38:42,639 How did the arrangements with the officials go? 583 00:38:42,880 --> 00:38:44,039 We paid them some silver. 584 00:38:44,400 --> 00:38:45,480 Those bandits— 585 00:38:45,519 --> 00:38:47,519 They'll be released in a few days. 586 00:38:47,679 --> 00:38:49,400 Everything went perfectly. 587 00:38:49,480 --> 00:38:50,920 You needn't worry, sir. 588 00:38:52,039 --> 00:38:52,800 Sir, 589 00:38:52,880 --> 00:38:54,920 There's only that big man's bundle in this room. 590 00:38:55,320 --> 00:38:56,440 Shall we open it and take a look? 591 00:38:56,719 --> 00:38:57,440 No need. 592 00:38:57,800 --> 00:38:59,760 I'm not interested in him at all. 593 00:39:00,000 --> 00:39:00,679 Sir, 594 00:39:00,960 --> 00:39:01,920 I don't understand. 595 00:39:02,199 --> 00:39:04,199 You meant to poison Mei Zhu Yu. 596 00:39:04,519 --> 00:39:05,960 Why did only Shuang Jiang get poisoned? 597 00:39:07,239 --> 00:39:09,000 This time I used a scent-based poison. 598 00:39:09,039 --> 00:39:11,119 It needs to be taken with food or drink. 599 00:39:11,519 --> 00:39:14,880 But Mei Zhu Yu didn't eat or drink anything. 600 00:39:15,000 --> 00:39:15,960 So it was useless. 601 00:39:16,280 --> 00:39:17,480 I see. 602 00:39:17,840 --> 00:39:19,559 That Mei fellow is such a nuisance to you. 603 00:39:19,719 --> 00:39:21,800 If you ask me, you should've used a stronger dose. 604 00:39:21,840 --> 00:39:23,039 Should've taken his life. 605 00:39:25,239 --> 00:39:26,559 News from Chang'an has arrived. 606 00:39:26,559 --> 00:39:28,960 He and his cousin are no longer connected. 607 00:39:29,559 --> 00:39:31,000 He's a defeated man. 608 00:39:31,039 --> 00:39:32,079 Why bother killing him? 609 00:39:32,559 --> 00:39:33,360 Besides, 610 00:39:33,800 --> 00:39:35,079 I'm so kindhearted. 611 00:39:35,320 --> 00:39:36,599 You're right, sir. 612 00:39:37,559 --> 00:39:38,280 Forget it. 613 00:39:38,440 --> 00:39:39,719 At least we got to see him. 614 00:39:40,119 --> 00:39:43,280 And now we know what kind of man your cousin likes. 615 00:40:24,360 --> 00:40:25,079 Let's go. 616 00:40:25,679 --> 00:40:26,840 To Chang'an.