Original subtitles

"Love is All"

"Episode 10"

"A fake couple, Shao Feng to the rescue"

As for the female Preceptor,

you should lay her off as soon as possible.

I am willing to be of your service.

Shao Xing seems like a very capable person.

But Preceptor Tan's term is not due.

I don't have a reason to fire her.

How is it so hard to fire someone from a local bureau?

Isn't that right?

Is it or is it not, Master Tang?

A District Aide without his own voice in the matter.

Is this the best you could do?

How are you supposed to aide your Magistrate in his tasks?

Master Tang, it seems like...

I might have to assign...

a new Aide to you afterwards.

Sir.

I had waited for years to get this position.

I came from a humble background,

the meagre salary is all I have for livelihood.

Please, show some mercy for me.

Fine.

Lord Zong.

District Aide Zhou may lack some guts sometimes,

but he has done his job well.

All those trivial matters...

have always been dealt with accordingly.

As for Preceptor Tan, I am very fond of her skills.

I think we should discuss this matter some other time.

Let's enjoy our food first.

No, wait. I remember it now.

I was told this Preceptor Tan of yours...

has the letter of appointment from an Imperial Spokesman.

How did she...

manage to earn the trust of an Imperial Spokesman?

My bride.

Fresh roasted chicken right out of the oven.

It's all your fault!

None of this would have happened had you not come here!

That murder case was enough to get on my every nerve,

and now I have to deal with you!

My bride, look at yourself.

You could have chosen another job.

Why must you come here to the District Bureau?

Are you sure you belong here?

I was taught as a kid...

that no matter what ill conducts one is involved in,

as long as no one is dead,

people can settle the trouble by themselves.

A case on the court never ends on a good note.

Am I right?

And you call yourself the son of a Governor.

how could you defame your father's fellow officer?

My bride, you need to understand.

My eyes...

have seen too much of this world.

Nothing could be done.

The Golden Jade Seal is on the letter.

Even if you wish to quit now,

you have no choice but to work for three months.

It might be more than three months.

The term could be extended.

It all depends.

Extended? What is the reason?

For investigation.

Do you know how complicated the case is?

It's far beyond your imagination.

-Forget it. You wouldn't understand. -I don't understand.

But no matter what reason he has, after three months,

you must get married with me.

As you said, she is a girl.

Normally the people would...

look down on her because she was born as a girl.

All the more reason for Preceptor Tan...

to work harder and prove her worth.

No.

She is hot-headed.

She will achieve nothing.

But Shao Xing will be staying with you.

He will settle things for you.

Shao Xing, once your appointment is in effect,

be sure to check all the records of Preceptor Tan.

Make sure Master Tang can work with ease of mind.

-I understand. -In that case,

I should head to the District Bureau right away.

-I will start sorting out... -Never mind.

Master Tang.

Are you having some sort of issues?

Now that you've asked,

I shall be honest with you.

I am all ears.

It's not that I must stay.

The main reason is...

What is it?

Preceptor and I...

love each other.

We share the same view to this world.

We are meant for each other.

We yearn for each other.

-A match made in heaven! -All right.

In that case,

I won't make it hard for you.

Lord Zong, is there anything else?

There are plenty of works to be done.

If there is nothing else, I shall take my leave now.

My bride is abandoning me!

All right, Da Cong.

Go back to your father in Jinan.

He will find you a more beautiful girl.

All right?

I know my beauty is beyond any woman.

Do I really deserve this cruel fate?

Da Cong, stop crying.

You love each other?

Just eat your chicken dinner. Stop whining.

Was he telling the truth?

He does have a special relationship with Tan Ling Yin.

What is this?

Did they find out where the gold is hidden?

No.

This is the gold nugget found on Qi Hui's corpse.

The Sun and Qi family must have plenty of this with them.

We must keep an close eye on them.

Something could have gone wrong.

You are right.

Supernumerary Sun could...

prove to be useful to our cause.

Sir.

Is Lord Zong gone?

He left.

He has a message for you.

He was merely offering Preceptor Shao Xing as a good will.

He didn't know you and Preceptor Tan are...

He may have sounded rude just now. He hopes you wouldn't mind.

He won't stop talking unless I've said that.

Little Dragon!

Little Dragon, why are you here? I've been looking for you.

You may go now.

Goodbye, Sir.

Right.

Keep this a secret between us.

I understand.

Don't yell in the public.

I was checking the prison cells.

Cong Shun fell asleep during his shift to keep watch.

The doors are open and the prisoners are gone.

Sang Jie's servants are gone?

-Yes. -Conduct a manhunt now.

What is going on here?

Lord Zong, you left without saying goodbye.

You made us look like people from our Bureau had no manner.

This is well thought.

Your manners are adequate.

Sir, they are all here.

Lord Zong.

Have I not welcomed you with enough hospitality?

Why didn't you inform me...

you were going to take away my prisoners?

Sang Jie was the Magistrate of Tongling.

It's under the jurisdiction of Chizhou.

I had known him for years.

I thought he was smart,

but he got too greedy.

He took something that doesn't belong to him,

which brought him to his demise.

A feather could tip the scale.

Balance must be in place.

A man...

will have no worries if he simply does what he's been told.

Master Tang, isn't that right?

I don't really get what you meant, Lord Zong.

I mean,

this should be the end of Sang Jie's case.

What if I insist on investigating?

What will you do then?

Tang Fei Long. You turned away Preceptor Shao Xing.

You turned down an offer of great fortune,

what is it that you want?

Do you really want to go against me so badly?

I wouldn't dare.

I simply wish to carry out the duty I was charged with.

Sang Jie was a man of Tongling.

He worked in Tongling and died in Tongling.

He was even mining gold illegally in Tongling.

As an officer of Tongling,

don't you think I have the duty and responsibility...

to find the truth of his death?

Shouldn't the people get some answer?

Shouldn't the Imperial Court know?

Lord Zong.

Am I correct?

Since you have your own way of carrying out your duty,

I will not force you to comply.

Master Tang.

There is a long way ahead. See you in Chizhou.

See you in Chizhou?

-Sir. -We got the prisoners back.

Why the long face?

Are you scared by Lord Zong's threat?

He failed to stab me in the back and just went home?

Something is at miss here.

Bad news!

Sir, bad news.

All the prisoners we brought back have died.

Xiang Gua, have you heard?

Master Tang is in love with Preceptor Tan.

Master Tang even admitted it himself.

Nonsense!

Master Tang will never fall in love with a grunt like her.

But I think it's very likely.

Think about it.

While they have been working together,

Master Tang smiles a lot more.

Have you heard?

The Seven Stars Hairpin Preceptor Tan wears...

was a gift from Master Tang.

Could it be a token of love?

Xiang Gua, what was that for?

My sloppy hand!

It slipped.

This is Preceptor Tan's clothing.

She comes to work wearing makeup.

What else would she do it...

if not for seducing Master Tang?

I don't think Master Tang would fall for that.

He will come to his senses someday.

He is simply blinded for now.

Someone clearly hates me.

Are you in danger?

There is no danger.

Only a girl would do this.

It seems like our love story is known throughout this place.

These blabbermouths from Miao Sheng Parlour and the Bureau.

I bet everyone in Tongling knows about it.

It must be. The coincidence is uncanny.

Miss Ling Yin was using Master Tang to get rid of Zhu Da Cong.

But Master Tang used Miss Ling Yin as his excuse to get away.

Life is unpredictable.

When fate calls for you, there is no stopping it.

There is no fate.

This is all fake.

It's an act.

You should have known it by now.

But we have to make sure it's enough to fool Zhu Da Cong.

Miss Ling Yin, just bear with it.

Sister, now that you lied to the whole district,

wouldn't it be awkward to talk to Master Tang?

You need to understand,

when I went to the front hall this morning,

it felt like I was walking right into a grave.

But it's almost time to report in.

If you don't go now,

people will gossip about it.

What could be worse for me under this circumstance?

What rumour could be worse?

Pulling strings with love.

You are abusing your relationship to slack off at work.

Fine, I will go to work.

Clean this clothing for me.

Good morning, Sir.

Good morning.

Did you have your breakfast just now?

No.

What's wrong

So, what do we do about it now?

What is it?

Zhu Da Cong was trying to marry me.

What does it have to do with me?

What if Lord Zong found out you were lying to him?

If her were to plant his man here,

you would have a mole spying on your rightfully.

What do you think I should do?

We might as well just play along with your lies.

What do you have in mind?

I think we should keep it a secret for now.

When the time is right, we will announce our breakup.

Let's not wait any longer. We should announce it now.

-No! -It needs to be at least six months.

Two weeks. Three months. That's a deal.

Based on the storyline of a novel...

we should be madly in love with each other now.

How do we show our affection?

You've written so many books,

you know better than I do.

Are you my brother or something?

Yes, you should do it.

Love means physical contact.

So stop complaining.

Preceptor.

Preceptor.

I caught the cricket.

I've put it inside the jar.

Are you...

Are you two in love?

You are being so cruel to me!

What is that stench?

I was catching some cricket just now.

What's wrong?

I'll carry on.

Stop peeking, go back inside.

The job is done.

Why do I have to sign this agreement?

I didn't take a loan from you.

You need to have physical contact with me.

We still have to pretend for the next three months.

I need to have some insurance for my image.

"When facing those ignorant to our cause,"

"we must pretend to be a loving couple."

"Before holding hands, the other must be informed a day prior."

"No one is allowed to take advantage of the other..."

"during the process of acting."

"Only as logical decision..."

"and last resort at a pinch..."

"can one touch the other or have any form of physical contact."

"Failure to obey means violation of rules."

"One tael for the first time,"

-"the penalty increase accordingly." -Sign it.

Will you please explain to me what is a logical decision...

and what is a last resort?

We can do it in front of Zhu Da Cong.

But we can't do the same in front of the runners.

But the words will get out eventually.

People come and go at this workplace.

If Zhu Da Cong found out,

will you be responsible for your action?

Fine.

You can only hold my hand.

We don't cross fingers.

Since you are setting some rules,

so can I.

You are asking too much!

First of all, don't investigate Sang Jie's murder.

Secondly, do not investigate the illegal gold mine.

Thirdly, if you are to leave because of work,

I must be informed.

You cannot leave unless I agreed.

But you solved the murder case thanks to my help.

Don't you believe in my capability?

Besides, I am the Preceptor here.

Why can't I conduct an investigation?

Because I said so. I run this place with an iron fist.

Now you have two choices.

Go home and get married with Zhu Da Cong.

Or you could agree to my terms.

You...

You are just as bad as Zhu Da Cong.

You are both so unbearable.

We are not the same. He wants you as his wife,

-I never want that. -It's not like I would marry you!

Sir, Preceptor Tan.

The cook made some rice cake.

Enjoy.

Go ahead.

Here.

This is delicious.

Sir, are the two of you...

This is bad.

How so?

Based on my personal experience,

the relationship between a man and woman...

are divided into three phases.

Madly in love, tired of love, demise by love.

demise by love.

What do you mean?

Young couple's love burns like a fiery flame.

They look at each other and realized the presence of love.

They bask in love.

They are so madly in love they ignore the world around them.

Most of the love stories told by the novels...

happen during this phase.

What about"tired of love"?

They have nothing more to talk to each other.

They've seen and said everything they could.

They are too tired to start a new relationship.

What's left to be done is to mess with each other...

and get on each other's nerves.

What was the final phase again?

"Demise by love".

Yes, demise by love.

A young couple that grows old as one.

They had to spend half of their life together.

One still needs the other for their funeral after their demise.

Xiao Liu, based on your experience,

which phase are we currently in now?

You are tired of love, your demise by love will soon come.

That is not possible.

Master Tang and I just started this relationship yesterday.

We are still very passionate.

When I was with my wife,

we would love to share the same food and cup of tea together.

You two look so distant from each other.

Preceptor.

Here, have some rice cake.

I can finish it myself.

Is it still warm?

It's sweet.

Pardon my ignorance. I will leave you be now.

See for yourself!

You and Commissioner Zheng are the only single men around.

I get it now.

All I need to get a wife...

is to make it "so sweet".

I need a rice cake too.

-I'll have it with another girl. -Let's go.

Let's go now.

What are you doing?

-I want one too! -Don't be silly.

I need a wife!

Tang Fei Long!

You took advantage of me!

I took a bite of rice cake.

You almost kissed me!

That is not right. I am a germophobe.

How am I supposed to get married now?

How could I face Tang Tian Yuan?

I must figure out a way to keep acting without touching you!

Sober after wine, intoxicated by the sight.

Is there no one to see thought my one-sided yearn?

Master Zhu, you lost your bride.

This isn't your first time, don't be so upset.

It's different this time around.

She used to reject me out of hate.

-And now... -She still hates you.

Not only does she hate me,

she is in love with someone.

Brother Zhu, you gave up on Preceptor Tan,

but there are plenty of other ladies in this world.

You don't understand.

Since I was a child,

my father have taught me...

that a man must be like him,

loyal to his lover.

When a man is loyal to his partner,

he looks striking.

How many mistresses does he have?

-He has three mistresses. -Your father is so loyal to love.

-Of course he is. -To your health!

You know me the best.

This wine tastes weird.

Your restaurant is selling bland wine?

You must understand.

My boss said drinking during the day would harm the body.

So why are you pretending to be drunk?

Sober after wine, intoxicated by the sight.

-Lady, have a drink with me. -Let go of me!

-Come on. -Get off of her!

We are here for fun, are you here to pick a fight?

I should teach you a lesson!

What lesson do you mean?

-I... -Get lost.

I'll teach you a nice lesson!

Thank you.

Evidence against Sang Jie is still in the archive.

Retrieve it and my man will handle the rest.

Brother Zhu.

Your business is not doing so well.

Why don't you give me a 50 percent discount on Ru Yi's deed,

let her have an early retirement.

I lost at love, I can't lose my business as well.

In three months,

I must establish my influence in Tongling.

I want to prove myself to her.

Perhaps I still have a chance.

Besides, who is this Tang Fei Long?

Every woman loves a man who makes great money.

What do you have in mind?

I am going to hold...

a pageant competition.

I will gather all the beauties in Tongling...

and have a competition in Miao Sheng Parlour.

If Miss Ru Yin won,

she will be the Pageant Queen of Tongling.

My Miao Sheng Parlour...

will be the most famous establishment.

The customers will never stop coming here.

Brilliant, I am impressed.

Come in, everyone.

I want this building properly decorated.

We are going to hold a pageant competition.

Brother Zhu, I need to check on Miss Ru Yi.

Hold on.

Pay first.

Later.

Miss Ru Yi.

What's wrong

Miss Ru Yi?

What's the matter? Help!

-Miss Ru Yi, what happened? -Commissioner Zheng?

I am having a cold.

You passed out.

Should I get you a healer?

I am fine.

I just...

have a favour to ask of you, Commissioner Zheng.

Sure.

What is it?

My boss is holding a pageant competition.

But I am too weak to be on the stage.

The announcement has been made.

Will you figure out a way...

to turn down the request for me?

Sure, I can do anything for you.

You should get some rest.

Rest well, goodbye.

Smile, smile like you can't contain the joy.

What are you doing, Preceptor?

Sir.

I've researched on all the love novels of recent years.

Guess what I found out.

You found out how childish...

your own novels can really be?

I found a way...

to safely make it through the next three months.

Do tell.

A relationship requires privacy.

But the attitude shown...

will always show the sign.

There are three main focuses.

All and all, it comes down to "can't contain the joy".

Can't contain the joy?

Yes.

When two people are in love,

if they couldn't be together all the time,

they will miss each other.

They miss each other's face, their smiles,

and even the scent!

So you would smile since you can't help it.

You would even ignore those around you.

It sounded a little disgusting.

You are too stiff-minded!

Sir, show me a smile.

No.

-Smile a little. -No.

We are on the same boat.

Lord Zong and that silly Zhu Da Cong aside,

the whole town of Tongling and our workplace...

are our common enemies.

I don't lose much even if we are exposed.

But it's not the same for me.

Please, just smile a little.

That's it.

This is the perverted smile that seems so abnormal.

You always have a strict aura.

If you could smile more often,

people will take it you are being nourished by the power of love.

Is that so?

This is ridiculous!

What is the second focus?

The second focus is to...

is to end your sentence...

with "darling".

Darling?

When you are in love, you will become soft.

Even the toughest man will become gentle.

He will give out an aura of joy to the people around.

When they talk, they become more childish and gentle.

"Darling" is the most common word.

Such as?

Such as...

Such as,

"Why don't we try it outside?"

"Darling."

Master Tang, a bouquet of flowers for the lover.

It also symbolizes your unyielding love for her.

No thanks. I don't like flowers.

I will buy all of them. Send them to the District Bureau.

Sure, you really do love the girl so much.

That was generous.

Generous? You are paying with your salary in advance.

Master Tang, when did you two start dating?

Preceptor Tan just arrived in town.

So it must have been love at first sight.

Indeed! Master Tang, tell us.

-We would love to hear the story. -Yes!

What do you see in her?

Master Tang, what do you love about the Preceptor?

Is it because of her beauty?

It must be!

I must disagree with you.

So it must be her elegant figure.

-Yes! -Probably not, darling.

Since you are not interested in any aspect of me,

I will leave you be.

Preceptor Tan is a talented woman. I am very fond of her.

And most importantly, he has a heart of gold.

If I were to be given just one chance...

to choose a girl I must spend my life with,

I will choose this woman in my embrace without any hesitation.

Tan Ling Yin.

Darling.

Who would have thought Master Tang could be so adorable?

This is the magic of love!

-That is true! -Master Tang, Preceptor Tan.

Here is a pair of red wedding shoes.

-May you be blessed with a child soon! -But I...

-Just accept it. -I can't accept this generous gift.

Wait, I'll have the shoes.

-Here you go. -If this wasn't enough,

I will buy another pair!

Don't be ridiculous.

They really are a match made in heaven.

Such an adorable couple.

I envy the two of you.

This is nice.

Yes!

You make a great couple.

Ladies and gentlemen,

we are holding the Pageant Queen Competition.

Let the competition begin!

Yes!

Where did you find these people?

Next!

Next!

-Get off the stage. -This one looks nice.

-She is so elegant. -Beautiful!

Look at her slim waist!

-Gorgeous. -She is pretty.

Look at her figure.

Look at her.

Beautiful!

Nice!

She looks pretty enough.

This kind of dance is nothing special.

It's unfashionable. Our candidate is up next.

Yes. Miss Ru Yi is our trump card.

I get it.

Great!

Ru Yi never ceased to amaze us!

Indeed.

Nice!

Look at the petals.

-Beautiful. -Look at her.

Nice!

-Nice! -That was nice!

Look at her dance!

-Nice! -Nice!

Nice!

Elegant dance!

Nice!

It's Commissioner Zheng!

-What? -But...

Where is Miss Ru Yi?

Ask him!

Wait! Who are you?

How dare you impersonate Miss Ru Yi!

Where is Miss Ru Yi?

"Evidence Archive"

Miss Ru Yi is ill and she can't dance.

So I made a tough call and got on the stage.

Zheng Shao Feng!

Tell me, where is Miss Ru Yi?

You ruined my pageant competition!

Miss Ru Yi is right here.

I am "Zheng" Ru Yi.

Can you believe this man?

What's wrong with the two of you?

Why are you showing off on my turf?

I have always been in love with Master Tang.

Yes, darling.

Stop trying to act like you are cute!

This is outrageous!

-In three months! -Boss, calm down.

We'll see!

This is outrageous!

Brother Zhou? Where are you?

Commissioner Zheng.

Brother Zhou, where were you?

I was in the washroom.

I just got myself a nice brew of wine.

Here, try it out.

I am not feeling well today.

Perhaps Master Tang would join you.

Forget about that Tang...

Forget that traitor.

Women before mother!

No, wait.

His new found lover...

Well...

What was the phrase again?

Women before friends.

Yes! Women before friends!

You are well educated. Come on.

Have a drink with me.

-Come on. -No, thanks.

No, thanks.

Fine, I will drink alone.

Brother Zhou's bed is so comfortable.

Don't touch me, Brother Zhou. What was that for?

Go to sleep. Go and get some sleep.