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Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:09,940 Timing and Subtitles brought to you by ⚔ Jin Xin Si Yu ✾ Team @ Viki 2 00:00:18,482 --> 00:00:22,920 ♫ Wearing peach blossom makeup, I boil tea over the stove ♫ 3 00:00:22,920 --> 00:00:27,480 ♫ With a pure heart, I embroider the brocade of time ♫ 4 00:00:27,480 --> 00:00:31,720 ♫ On the short paper, affection flows in the silent moonlight ♫ 5 00:00:31,720 --> 00:00:35,970 ♫ I only wish that by my side, is my love ♫ 6 00:00:36,840 --> 00:00:41,540 ♫ Cool autumn wind blowing, I gaze far
leaning against the railing
♫ 7 00:00:41,540 --> 00:00:45,960 ♫ Sunset glow over the green hill, in formation
wild geese are flying
♫ 8 00:00:45,960 --> 00:00:50,299 ♫ Covering a thousand miles on horseback,
for whom is he longing
♫ 9 00:00:50,300 --> 00:00:53,960 ♫ He returned home in dreams ♫ 10 00:00:53,960 --> 00:00:58,620 ♫ I will never forget that you held my hands ♫ 11 00:00:58,620 --> 00:01:03,180 ♫ In your warm palms, we braved winds and waves ♫ 12 00:01:03,180 --> 00:01:08,379 ♫ Unexpectedly, after we traveled so far and turned grey-haired ♫ 13 00:01:08,379 --> 00:01:12,340 ♫ I am still by your side ♫ 14 00:01:12,340 --> 00:01:16,979 ♫ Hearts burning, we look into each other's eyes ♫ 15 00:01:16,979 --> 00:01:21,420 ♫ Feelings overflowing, they don't need to be hid ♫ 16 00:01:21,420 --> 00:01:27,100 ♫ No matter how time passes and life changes ♫ 17 00:01:27,100 --> 00:01:31,860 ♫ Together, we will grow old ♫ 18 00:01:31,860 --> 00:01:36,931 [The Sword and the Brocade] 19 00:01:36,931 --> 00:01:39,650 [Episode 17] 20 00:01:41,060 --> 00:01:43,080 Your Ladyship, it's late. 21 00:01:43,080 --> 00:01:45,860 Should we prepare His Lordship's bath? 22 00:02:04,020 --> 00:02:08,620 Should we or should we not? 23 00:02:18,180 --> 00:02:20,839 Rest early then. I won't bother you. 24 00:02:20,839 --> 00:02:24,530 You're not bothering me. I'll see you out. 25 00:02:27,540 --> 00:02:30,170 You're so happy for me to leave. 26 00:02:30,880 --> 00:02:35,239 No. I'm just thinking that you're busy with work. 27 00:02:35,239 --> 00:02:37,960 I can't make you stay long. 28 00:02:41,580 --> 00:02:44,870 Yes, I'm busy with work. 29 00:02:45,920 --> 00:02:47,790 Take care, My Lord. 30 00:02:54,400 --> 00:02:57,419 Your Ladyship, weren't you and His Lordship chatting so nicely just now? 31 00:02:57,419 --> 00:02:58,980 Why won't you let him stay overnight? 32 00:02:58,980 --> 00:03:01,159 Right, Your Ladyship. Dongqing is right. 33 00:03:01,159 --> 00:03:03,170 After all, you've already married into the Xu family. 34 00:03:03,170 --> 00:03:05,410 If you and His Lordship's relationship doesn't improve, 35 00:03:05,410 --> 00:03:08,250 this can't go on for long. 36 00:03:08,259 --> 00:03:11,810 Don't worry about it. I know what to do. 37 00:03:23,820 --> 00:03:25,850 My Lord. 38 00:03:32,580 --> 00:03:36,159 Didn't I tell you already? I must finish working on the documents tonight. 39 00:03:36,159 --> 00:03:38,380 Why did you put them away? 40 00:03:38,380 --> 00:03:40,970 I heard that you would stay in Western Lateral Court, 41 00:03:40,970 --> 00:03:42,710 so I thought you wouldn't be back tonight. 42 00:03:42,719 --> 00:03:44,140 I'm not done with my work yet. 43 00:03:44,140 --> 00:03:46,380 Why would I stay in Western Lateral Court? 44 00:03:48,320 --> 00:03:50,370 - Could Her Ladyship...
- You're still asking questions? 45 00:04:22,760 --> 00:04:25,139 Madam, His Lordship didn't stay in Western Lateral Court. 46 00:04:25,139 --> 00:04:27,250 He went back to his place. 47 00:04:28,220 --> 00:04:31,480 It seems like even if Her Ladyship is managing the household affairs, 48 00:04:31,480 --> 00:04:34,340 she still didn't get His Lordship's favor. 49 00:04:35,320 --> 00:04:39,260 This time, I defeated Concubine Qiao effortlessly. 50 00:04:39,260 --> 00:04:43,220 In the future, I must win over Her Ladyship. 51 00:04:43,220 --> 00:04:46,340 The Wen family can overturn its situation soon. 52 00:04:46,340 --> 00:04:49,540 Last time, she received 20 taels of silver and she was so happy. 53 00:04:49,540 --> 00:04:51,720 She should be very easy to deal with. 54 00:04:52,320 --> 00:04:55,280 She's still an illegitimate daughter after all. 55 00:04:55,280 --> 00:04:57,490 Even if she's managing the household affairs now, 56 00:04:57,490 --> 00:05:00,470 she still hasn't seen much of the world. 57 00:05:05,980 --> 00:05:07,760 Here, Madam. 58 00:05:07,760 --> 00:05:10,200 More or less, we all have looked down on and offended Her Ladyship. 59 00:05:10,200 --> 00:05:12,820 I wonder how she'll deal with us. 60 00:05:12,820 --> 00:05:14,760 Right. 61 00:05:14,760 --> 00:05:16,460 What are you worried about? 62 00:05:16,460 --> 00:05:18,230 Her Ladyship just started managing the household affairs. 63 00:05:18,230 --> 00:05:19,890 She doesn't know anything. 64 00:05:19,899 --> 00:05:22,440 It's the time for her to win us over. 65 00:05:22,440 --> 00:05:26,540 Besides, last night, His Lordship went to her court then left. 66 00:05:26,540 --> 00:05:30,750 It's obvious that Her Ladyship doesn't have His Lordship's favor at all. 67 00:05:31,220 --> 00:05:33,340 She wouldn't dare to do anything. 68 00:05:33,340 --> 00:05:35,320 Seriously? 69 00:05:35,320 --> 00:05:38,230 Everyone, please follow me. 70 00:05:53,820 --> 00:05:55,120 Mrs. Li. 71 00:05:55,120 --> 00:05:56,479 Yes. 72 00:05:56,479 --> 00:05:58,758 You manage the maids and servants in the mansion. 73 00:05:58,758 --> 00:06:00,520 Their dispatch, monthly salaries, 74 00:06:00,520 --> 00:06:02,960 and rewards and punishments are clearly recorded in the accounting books. 75 00:06:02,960 --> 00:06:04,600 I'm rewarding you with two taels of silver. 76 00:06:04,600 --> 00:06:06,830 Thank you, Your Ladyship. 77 00:06:08,540 --> 00:06:10,330 Thank you. 78 00:06:10,880 --> 00:06:12,560 Mrs. Wang. 79 00:06:14,080 --> 00:06:16,060 You're in charge of the purchasing in the kitchen. 80 00:06:16,060 --> 00:06:18,999 In the accounting books, for the kitchen's monthly expenses, 81 00:06:19,000 --> 00:06:22,100 the prices of the stores you bought from for expensive food items 82 00:06:22,100 --> 00:06:26,379 such as ginseng and bird's nest are 30 percent higher compared to other stores. 83 00:06:26,379 --> 00:06:27,799 What is going on? 84 00:06:27,799 --> 00:06:29,659 Your Ladyship is unaware. 85 00:06:29,659 --> 00:06:34,580 Their items are much better than the other stores'. 86 00:06:34,580 --> 00:06:39,699 In that case, do you dare to compare the items you got with the other stores'? 87 00:06:39,699 --> 00:06:41,220 Well... 88 00:06:41,220 --> 00:06:42,940 Mrs. Zhou. 89 00:06:44,320 --> 00:06:48,020 You're in charge of the silk, satin, and clothing for the four seasons. 90 00:06:48,020 --> 00:06:52,600 You decide which embroidery shop and which thread shop to buy from. 91 00:06:52,600 --> 00:06:56,120 Do you want me to calculate all the kickbacks you got from them? 92 00:06:56,120 --> 00:06:58,950 Your Ladyship. Your... Your Ladyship. 93 00:06:58,950 --> 00:07:02,210 You don't have any proof of that. You can't speak irresponsibly. 94 00:07:02,219 --> 00:07:05,379 I can't take the responsibility for that charge. 95 00:07:05,379 --> 00:07:07,380 Speak irresponsibly? 96 00:07:10,360 --> 00:07:15,019 Even if I haven't managed household affairs before, I was poor when I was little. 97 00:07:15,019 --> 00:07:19,779 I must calculate each needle, thread, fabric, and clothing I spend on. 98 00:07:19,779 --> 00:07:24,480 If you think that I am the daughter of an eminent family, 99 00:07:24,480 --> 00:07:29,879 who is pampered and doesn't know how to read accounting books, you're wrong. 100 00:07:29,879 --> 00:07:34,919 You two deceived your masters and deluded your subordinates to fill your pockets. 101 00:07:34,919 --> 00:07:38,259 Since you've been working in the Xu family for a long time, I can let bygones be bygones. 102 00:07:38,259 --> 00:07:43,480 But starting today, let others do your jobs. 103 00:07:43,480 --> 00:07:46,219 Your Ladyship, wait a minute. 104 00:07:46,219 --> 00:07:50,440 Without the two of us, wouldn't the Xu family fall into chaos then? 105 00:07:50,440 --> 00:07:55,179 I've already arranged for new people to take the positions you were occupying. 106 00:07:55,179 --> 00:07:59,819 Whether the family will fall into chaos or not isn't your concern anymore. 107 00:07:59,819 --> 00:08:03,200 Your Ladyship, please be kind. 108 00:08:03,200 --> 00:08:05,880 I'm already kind enough not to punish you. 109 00:08:05,880 --> 00:08:10,980 If you can't accept it, we can all go and speak to Great Madam. 110 00:08:10,980 --> 00:08:12,530 Well... 111 00:08:16,360 --> 00:08:19,620 Everyone, you may go. 112 00:08:20,319 --> 00:08:22,080 I... 113 00:08:24,020 --> 00:08:25,650 Let's go. 114 00:08:32,940 --> 00:08:35,300 Your Ladyship, look. 115 00:08:35,300 --> 00:08:38,740 These are the records of the fabrics that went out from the warehouse. 116 00:08:39,740 --> 00:08:41,900 If not for the convenience of our investigation, 117 00:08:41,900 --> 00:08:45,439 I didn't want to do the thankless task of managing household affairs. 118 00:08:45,440 --> 00:08:49,340 With these, can we really find clues about that embroidery fabric? 119 00:08:49,340 --> 00:08:52,680 Since there was a similar fabric in the villa, we just need to find out 120 00:08:52,680 --> 00:08:56,600 who had used these fabrics before last year's Dragon Boat Festival, 121 00:08:56,600 --> 00:09:00,520 then follow the clues, and we can surely find something. 122 00:09:07,260 --> 00:09:08,800 How strange. 123 00:09:08,800 --> 00:09:10,479 What's the matter, Your Ladyship? 124 00:09:10,480 --> 00:09:13,970 There's a record of purchasing huge amounts of silk and satin in the household. 125 00:09:14,900 --> 00:09:17,820 It was when Yuanniang was still alive. 126 00:09:17,820 --> 00:09:22,100 Since Concubine Qiao started managing the household affairs, she started buying 127 00:09:22,100 --> 00:09:25,740 the silk and satin from Zhang's Silk and Satin. 128 00:09:25,740 --> 00:09:28,380 This is not a small expense. 129 00:09:28,380 --> 00:09:33,420 Didn't the Wen family lose a lot of money then? 130 00:09:34,200 --> 00:09:37,779 Based on Concubine Wen's personality, she surely wouldn't just take that. 131 00:09:37,779 --> 00:09:41,330 Would Concubine Wen take revenge against Concubine Qiao then? 132 00:09:41,960 --> 00:09:44,440 I'm afraid she already did. 133 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:51,250 Forget it. Let's not mind her first. Let's continue checking. 134 00:09:54,620 --> 00:09:57,039 I found it. Take a look. 135 00:09:57,039 --> 00:09:59,360 It... It says here that during the Dragon Boat Festival last year, 136 00:09:59,360 --> 00:10:03,990 Princess Danyang, Concubine Wen, and Concubine Qiao took those fabrics. 137 00:10:04,940 --> 00:10:08,260 That means the killer should have something to do with them. 138 00:10:08,260 --> 00:10:10,560 Who could it be then? 139 00:10:10,560 --> 00:10:14,578 But this kind of fabric isn't the type of grand fabric that women like. 140 00:10:14,578 --> 00:10:18,400 It's more suitable to make an inner garment or perfume satchels and the like. 141 00:10:19,440 --> 00:10:24,499 During the Dragon Boat Festival, women would usually make perfume satchels for the one they love. 142 00:10:24,499 --> 00:10:28,479 The one they love? His Lordship and Master Lingkuan? 143 00:10:28,479 --> 00:10:32,119 Right. We never found any clues from the female members of the family before. 144 00:10:32,119 --> 00:10:36,090 Perhaps we can find something through His Lordship and Master Lingkuan. 145 00:10:36,720 --> 00:10:39,080 If we can find the items that they gave out, 146 00:10:39,080 --> 00:10:42,580 we can surely find some clues to know who the real killer is. 147 00:10:43,240 --> 00:10:46,499 I noticed that the wisdom of three ordinary people can outwit a genius. 148 00:10:46,499 --> 00:10:48,900 I'm not ordinary. 149 00:10:48,900 --> 00:10:50,760 You are. 150 00:10:57,320 --> 00:11:00,620 My Lord, are you going to bathe here tonight? 151 00:11:13,140 --> 00:11:15,360 Your Ladyship, it's late. 152 00:11:15,360 --> 00:11:18,120 Should we prepare His Lordship's bath? 153 00:11:31,500 --> 00:11:33,200 Why are you so clumsy? 154 00:11:33,200 --> 00:11:35,700 Don't you see that I'm working? 155 00:11:35,700 --> 00:11:38,600 I'm sorry, my hand slipped. 156 00:11:38,600 --> 00:11:39,500 Never mind. 157 00:11:39,500 --> 00:11:41,500 Grind the ink for me. 158 00:11:56,600 --> 00:11:58,700 Why did you add so much water? 159 00:11:58,700 --> 00:12:00,900 My writing will bleed at the edges. 160 00:12:04,500 --> 00:12:07,800 My Lord, if you think that I'm not serving you well, I 161 00:12:07,800 --> 00:12:10,300 will find a meticulous maid to serve you. 162 00:12:15,000 --> 00:12:16,800 All right, you're tired too. 163 00:12:16,800 --> 00:12:18,200 Go and rest. 164 00:12:19,200 --> 00:12:21,000 Yes, My Lord. 165 00:12:30,800 --> 00:12:32,600 General Fu. 166 00:12:32,600 --> 00:12:35,500 General Fu, why are you here? 167 00:12:35,500 --> 00:12:36,400 His Lordship is in a bad mood. 168 00:12:36,400 --> 00:12:37,600 He kept getting angry. 169 00:12:37,600 --> 00:12:40,000 I can't do my job anymore. 170 00:12:40,000 --> 00:12:44,600 General Fu, if it's not urgent, don't go inside. 171 00:12:44,600 --> 00:12:47,000 I don't have any urgent matters. 172 00:12:47,000 --> 00:12:49,600 But why is His Lordship in a bad mood? 173 00:12:52,400 --> 00:12:55,100 Two days ago, he came back from Western Lateral Court and became this way. 174 00:12:55,100 --> 00:12:57,000 Western Lateral Court? 175 00:12:57,000 --> 00:12:58,500 It's related to Her Ladyship? 176 00:12:58,500 --> 00:13:00,800 His Lordship is angry at Her Ladyship? 177 00:13:03,000 --> 00:13:05,000 I don't dare to gossip behind His Lordship's back 178 00:13:05,000 --> 00:13:07,400 about his affairs with Her Lordship. 179 00:13:08,400 --> 00:13:10,100 You won't tell me the whole story. 180 00:13:11,000 --> 00:13:12,500 That's so annoying. 181 00:13:30,000 --> 00:13:32,200 I suddenly remember that I forgot to instruct the kitchen about something. 182 00:13:32,200 --> 00:13:34,800 Wait for me. I'll be right back. 183 00:13:38,000 --> 00:13:39,500 She always says that I'm careless. 184 00:13:39,500 --> 00:13:41,400 She's the same. 185 00:13:58,000 --> 00:13:59,900 Let me scare Amber. 186 00:14:27,000 --> 00:14:29,000 General Fu, why is it you? 187 00:14:29,000 --> 00:14:30,300 I'm the one who should ask you that question. 188 00:14:30,300 --> 00:14:32,400 It's late at night. Why are you sneaking around here? 189 00:14:32,400 --> 00:14:33,700 You're the one who's sneaking around. 190 00:14:33,700 --> 00:14:34,800 This is the Mansion of Xu. 191 00:14:34,900 --> 00:14:36,100 Why are you here so late at night? 192 00:14:36,100 --> 00:14:39,100 Instead of admitting your mistake, you're accusing me. 193 00:14:39,100 --> 00:14:41,200 And are you a dog? Why did you bite me? 194 00:14:41,200 --> 00:14:42,200 You're the dog. 195 00:14:42,200 --> 00:14:43,800 You flung yourself at me. 196 00:14:43,800 --> 00:14:46,600 You're at fault and you won't apologize. You're even being so stubborn. 197 00:14:46,600 --> 00:14:50,300 If you want to blame me, go and tell Her Ladyship about me. 198 00:14:51,560 --> 00:14:52,799 There's no need. 199 00:14:52,800 --> 00:14:55,100 I won't argue with a girl. 200 00:14:55,100 --> 00:14:58,400 However, don't tell anyone about this. 201 00:15:00,400 --> 00:15:04,700 Are you scared that if people find out that you got scared because of me, 202 00:15:04,700 --> 00:15:07,000 it will ruin your reputation? 203 00:15:07,000 --> 00:15:09,200 That's nonsense. You didn't scare me. 204 00:15:09,200 --> 00:15:11,000 Then, why did you shout just now? 205 00:15:11,000 --> 00:15:12,200 I... 206 00:15:13,100 --> 00:15:15,000 I shouted... 207 00:15:15,000 --> 00:15:17,200 because I was directing my qi to a part of my body. 208 00:15:17,200 --> 00:15:19,300 The qi of those who practice martial arts is in the diaphragm. Don't you know that? 209 00:15:19,300 --> 00:15:20,800 You won't get it even if I told you. 210 00:15:20,800 --> 00:15:22,300 Dongqing! 211 00:15:23,000 --> 00:15:23,800 - Dongqing.
- I'll go ahead. 212 00:15:23,800 --> 00:15:27,000 Don't tell anyone about it; otherwise, I won't spare you. 213 00:15:29,100 --> 00:15:30,600 Dongqing. 214 00:15:35,300 --> 00:15:38,100 Who were you talking to just now? 215 00:15:38,100 --> 00:15:40,000 No one. 216 00:15:40,000 --> 00:15:42,300 A dog. A dog ran by. 217 00:15:42,300 --> 00:15:44,600 A dog? Our yard has a dog again? 218 00:15:44,600 --> 00:15:45,800 No. 219 00:15:45,800 --> 00:15:47,500 It's too dark. I didn't see it clearly. 220 00:15:47,500 --> 00:15:50,100 Perhaps it was a cat. 221 00:15:50,100 --> 00:15:51,400 A scaredy cat. 222 00:15:51,400 --> 00:15:53,200 All right. Let's go back. 223 00:15:53,200 --> 00:15:55,300 Her Ladyship should be hungry. 224 00:16:21,600 --> 00:16:22,800 Why are you here? 225 00:16:22,800 --> 00:16:27,400 I made some pastries and soup to nourish you, My Lord. 226 00:16:27,400 --> 00:16:29,000 Place them over there. 227 00:16:45,200 --> 00:16:47,700 My Lord, what are you reading? 228 00:16:47,700 --> 00:16:51,400 I'm writing a report to comfort the refugees. 229 00:16:51,400 --> 00:16:54,000 I've heard that the refugees often gather together 230 00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:55,900 and cause trouble. 231 00:16:55,900 --> 00:16:58,200 What if we move them out of the city as soon as we can 232 00:16:58,200 --> 00:17:01,000 and let them stay in a nearby village? 233 00:17:01,000 --> 00:17:02,600 There's flooding everywhere. 234 00:17:02,600 --> 00:17:04,300 The villages can't accommodate so many people. 235 00:17:04,300 --> 00:17:06,500 I'm afraid there will be casualties. 236 00:17:06,500 --> 00:17:09,000 Natural disasters and man-made misfortunes are unavoidable. 237 00:17:09,000 --> 00:17:11,500 It's better than letting them stay in the capital, creating bigger trouble, 238 00:17:11,500 --> 00:17:13,600 and infuriating His Majesty. 239 00:17:15,000 --> 00:17:19,200 How can the lives of those citizens compare to your future? 240 00:17:27,000 --> 00:17:29,500 My Lord, the soup will get cold. 241 00:17:29,500 --> 00:17:31,800 Drink it while it's hot. 242 00:17:31,800 --> 00:17:34,200 Lately, Mother's been having leg pains again. 243 00:17:34,200 --> 00:17:36,200 I'm going to visit her. 244 00:17:37,200 --> 00:17:38,300 What a coincidence. 245 00:17:38,300 --> 00:17:41,800 I made a pair of knee pads, and I wanted to bring them to her. 246 00:17:43,800 --> 00:17:45,200 Let's go then. 247 00:17:45,200 --> 00:17:46,900 Yes. 248 00:17:48,700 --> 00:17:52,300 Great Madam, I made these knee pads for you. 249 00:17:56,100 --> 00:17:58,600 Look at you two. 250 00:17:58,600 --> 00:18:02,600 You're so concerned about my health. 251 00:18:03,200 --> 00:18:05,600 It's what I should do. 252 00:18:06,800 --> 00:18:11,800 Before, I made a mistake and you didn't blame me. 253 00:18:11,800 --> 00:18:14,100 I'm lucky. 254 00:18:14,100 --> 00:18:17,000 I should be filial to you. 255 00:18:17,000 --> 00:18:20,900 Originally, I was worried that you'd feel bad 256 00:18:20,900 --> 00:18:23,200 because of the management of household affairs. 257 00:18:23,200 --> 00:18:25,600 Now, I see it. 258 00:18:26,400 --> 00:18:31,420 I see that you are broad-minded. 259 00:18:32,000 --> 00:18:37,200 Lingyi, you must take care of Lianfang more. 260 00:18:40,200 --> 00:18:42,400 I'm sorry to worry you, Great Madam. 261 00:18:42,400 --> 00:18:47,200 Aside from you, His Lordship is my priority. 262 00:18:47,200 --> 00:18:49,700 I think about him every moment of every day. 263 00:18:50,600 --> 00:18:53,000 What a good child. 264 00:18:54,400 --> 00:18:57,800 However, don't always think about me. 265 00:18:57,800 --> 00:19:03,400 Think more about how to give descendants to the Xu family. 266 00:19:05,800 --> 00:19:10,700 Lingyi, don't just be busy with work all day. 267 00:19:10,700 --> 00:19:15,500 You must think of Lianfang and visit her more. 268 00:19:26,500 --> 00:19:27,700 How is it? 269 00:19:27,700 --> 00:19:31,000 Your Ladyship, His Lordship and Concubine Qiao are in Great Madam's room now. 270 00:19:31,000 --> 00:19:34,600 At this hour, Great Madam will surely ask them to stay and eat. 271 00:19:34,600 --> 00:19:38,400 That's great. This way, we'll have enough time to do things. 272 00:19:38,400 --> 00:19:40,000 Let's go. 273 00:19:41,800 --> 00:19:44,400 This one is your favorite design. 274 00:19:44,400 --> 00:19:46,800 I embroidered it for three days. 275 00:19:48,000 --> 00:19:49,800 You spent so much effort on it. 276 00:19:49,800 --> 00:19:51,900 Look at these threads. 277 00:19:51,900 --> 00:19:53,700 They're lined up so well. 278 00:19:53,700 --> 00:19:57,000 Mother, Grand Secretary told me 279 00:19:57,000 --> 00:19:59,600 to present the disaster relief report to His Majesty as soon as I can. 280 00:19:59,600 --> 00:20:01,300 I'll go ahead. 281 00:20:01,300 --> 00:20:02,800 Wait. 282 00:20:02,800 --> 00:20:04,800 It's meal time. 283 00:20:04,800 --> 00:20:08,000 You and Lianfang should stay and eat with me. 284 00:20:08,000 --> 00:20:09,200 It's livelier if more people are here, 285 00:20:09,200 --> 00:20:12,000 and it makes my food taste better. 286 00:20:12,000 --> 00:20:13,800 The disaster is a matter of great urgency. 287 00:20:13,800 --> 00:20:16,400 I'll eat with you next time. 288 00:20:18,700 --> 00:20:21,200 How stubborn. 289 00:20:23,100 --> 00:20:27,600 Great Madam, is His Lordship not willing to forgive me? 290 00:20:27,600 --> 00:20:30,100 Don't think that way. 291 00:20:30,100 --> 00:20:32,900 That's how he is. 292 00:20:34,240 --> 00:20:36,400 You must take more initiative. 293 00:20:39,500 --> 00:20:41,500 Yes, Great Madam. 294 00:20:48,200 --> 00:20:49,200 Your Ladyship, why are you here? 295 00:20:49,200 --> 00:20:51,600 His Lordship isn't here now. 296 00:20:51,600 --> 00:20:52,800 That's fine. 297 00:20:52,800 --> 00:20:54,800 I'm planning to make new clothes for His Lordship. 298 00:20:54,800 --> 00:20:56,800 I just need to get a sample. 299 00:20:56,800 --> 00:20:59,100 I see. Please come in. 300 00:21:40,400 --> 00:21:42,800 What are you looking at? 301 00:21:42,800 --> 00:21:44,300 My Lord. 302 00:21:44,300 --> 00:21:47,600 Aren't you eating at Great Madam's? 303 00:21:47,600 --> 00:21:49,800 I have work to do. 304 00:21:49,800 --> 00:21:52,600 My Lord, Her Ladyship is inside. 305 00:21:56,600 --> 00:22:01,200 Make a pot of jasmine flower tea from His Majesty. 306 00:22:01,200 --> 00:22:05,300 My Lord, didn't you complain that it was too weak and sweet? 307 00:22:05,300 --> 00:22:07,200 Did I say that? 308 00:22:09,200 --> 00:22:11,600 Yes, My Lord. 309 00:22:15,000 --> 00:22:17,000 Why aren't these the same? 310 00:22:21,940 --> 00:22:23,740 What are you looking for? 311 00:22:28,500 --> 00:22:30,640 My Lord... 312 00:22:30,640 --> 00:22:32,640 I originally wanted to make a few clothes for you, 313 00:22:32,640 --> 00:22:35,459 so I came to get a sample to get your size. 314 00:22:35,459 --> 00:22:39,360 Just let the embroiderer take care of such trivial matters. 315 00:22:39,360 --> 00:22:43,679 I'm being too nosy then. I won't disturb you. 316 00:22:49,740 --> 00:22:53,180 The old clothes' size might not be suitable anymore. 317 00:22:53,180 --> 00:22:55,300 Measure me directly. 318 00:22:58,480 --> 00:22:59,860 You're the one who didn't want me to make one. 319 00:22:59,860 --> 00:23:01,740 Now, you want me to make one. 320 00:23:01,740 --> 00:23:04,340 Since you have a lot of time, it's also good 321 00:23:04,340 --> 00:23:07,060 for you to make a couple of clothes to kill some time. 322 00:23:11,580 --> 00:23:13,139 Why are you still standing there? 323 00:23:13,139 --> 00:23:15,000 Hurry up. 324 00:23:22,540 --> 00:23:24,340 Yes. 325 00:24:09,160 --> 00:24:11,220 May I use your pen and paper? 326 00:24:11,220 --> 00:24:12,920 They're over there. 327 00:24:29,280 --> 00:24:31,739 [Chest Length] 328 00:24:33,220 --> 00:24:35,259 Your regular script in small characters is nice. 329 00:24:35,259 --> 00:24:36,900 The thickness is just right. 330 00:24:36,900 --> 00:24:39,360 It's forceful and gentle at the same time. 331 00:24:45,640 --> 00:24:47,639 Are you done with the measurements? 332 00:24:47,639 --> 00:24:49,280 Not yet. 333 00:25:21,120 --> 00:25:25,480 By the way, My Lord, how are the refugees now? 334 00:25:25,480 --> 00:25:28,720 Has the government found a way to make arrangements for them? 335 00:25:28,720 --> 00:25:31,160 I'm actually worried about that now. 336 00:25:31,160 --> 00:25:32,860 It's easy with men. 337 00:25:32,860 --> 00:25:34,639 Now, pirates are still a problem. 338 00:25:34,639 --> 00:25:36,260 Banditry is still continuing. 339 00:25:36,260 --> 00:25:38,619 I'm planning to let them join the army. 340 00:25:38,619 --> 00:25:40,659 Not only can they fulfill the army needs of the government, 341 00:25:40,659 --> 00:25:44,059 they can also get salaries to support their families. 342 00:25:44,059 --> 00:25:46,279 As for those who aren't willing to join the army, 343 00:25:46,280 --> 00:25:50,660 they can learn some skills with the artisans in the military. 344 00:25:50,660 --> 00:25:52,359 "Give a man a fish and feed him for a day; 345 00:25:52,360 --> 00:25:54,839 teach a man how to fish and feed him for a lifetime." 346 00:25:54,840 --> 00:25:58,600 But it's not convenient to place women in the army. 347 00:25:58,600 --> 00:26:01,850 I can't think of a better arrangement for them at the moment. 348 00:26:02,700 --> 00:26:07,379 My Lord, what if you recruit the female refugees to the embroidery workshops? 349 00:26:07,379 --> 00:26:09,380 Embroidery workshops? 350 00:26:09,380 --> 00:26:11,540 I heard from Master Jian that due to the disaster, 351 00:26:11,540 --> 00:26:13,659 there is a high demand for cotton and linen. 352 00:26:13,659 --> 00:26:15,319 But there aren't enough staff in the embroidery workshops. 353 00:26:15,319 --> 00:26:16,799 The demand exceeds the supply. 354 00:26:16,800 --> 00:26:19,959 What if we ask Master Jian of Xianling Pavilion 355 00:26:19,960 --> 00:26:21,119 to work with the major embroidery workshops 356 00:26:21,120 --> 00:26:22,999 and recruit these female refugees? 357 00:26:23,000 --> 00:26:25,480 This way, not only will they fill up the manpower vacancy, 358 00:26:25,480 --> 00:26:27,100 they'll also be taught a skill. 359 00:26:27,100 --> 00:26:30,099 When they go back to their hometown after this disaster, 360 00:26:30,099 --> 00:26:33,380 they'll also have a skill to earn a living. 361 00:26:34,200 --> 00:26:37,380 In that case, that's a good idea. 362 00:26:37,380 --> 00:26:40,900 Even if the details still need to be ironed out, it's very feasible. 363 00:26:40,900 --> 00:26:42,800 That's one merit for you. 364 00:26:44,040 --> 00:26:46,099 What should I reward you with? 365 00:26:46,099 --> 00:26:48,639 I just randomly thought about it. I don't deserve a reward. 366 00:26:48,639 --> 00:26:51,319 You handle things in a proper manner, and you know how to give and take. 367 00:26:51,319 --> 00:26:55,000 If you were a man, you'd surely accomplish great things. 368 00:26:55,000 --> 00:26:58,180 Can't a woman accomplish great things, too? 369 00:27:07,580 --> 00:27:09,180 My Lord. 370 00:27:11,780 --> 00:27:14,960 The sunlight is glaring. I didn't see anything. I'll leave right away. 371 00:27:14,960 --> 00:27:17,879 Don't go. I'm just preparing to leave. 372 00:27:21,520 --> 00:27:23,100 I've already got your size. 373 00:27:23,100 --> 00:27:25,400 I'll make the new clothes as soon as I can. 374 00:27:25,400 --> 00:27:27,300 I'll go ahead. 375 00:27:29,220 --> 00:27:32,720 Your Ladyship, this is jasmine flower tea given by His Majesty. 376 00:27:32,720 --> 00:27:35,140 His Lordship heard that it was produced in Suzhou, which is close to your hometown, 377 00:27:35,140 --> 00:27:37,840 so he asked me to make this for you. 378 00:27:41,100 --> 00:27:42,540 Thank you, My Lord. 379 00:27:42,540 --> 00:27:45,119 But I don't really like the sweet taste of flower teas. 380 00:27:45,120 --> 00:27:49,300 It would be such a waste to give me such good flower tea. 381 00:27:49,300 --> 00:27:53,540 So, Your Ladyship also doesn't like what His Lordship dislikes. 382 00:27:55,340 --> 00:27:57,960 When did I say that I dislike it? 383 00:27:57,960 --> 00:28:00,540 Then this flower tea... 384 00:28:00,540 --> 00:28:02,380 Drink it yourself. 385 00:28:02,380 --> 00:28:04,160 Thank you, My Lord. 386 00:28:07,500 --> 00:28:09,380 It's good. 387 00:28:12,180 --> 00:28:14,420 You don't know how to appreciate it. 388 00:28:25,600 --> 00:28:28,719 My Lord, even if we don't have solid proof about the moldy rice incident, 389 00:28:28,719 --> 00:28:32,060 all signs show that it's related to the Ou family indeed. 390 00:28:32,940 --> 00:28:35,859 Marquis Jingyuan went to the southeastern region to make military inspections. 391 00:28:35,859 --> 00:28:39,760 The moldy rice was most likely Ou Lixing's doing. 392 00:28:39,760 --> 00:28:43,419 His objective was to let the Xu family lose the government's trust. 393 00:28:43,419 --> 00:28:45,059 The Ou family did so much evil. 394 00:28:45,059 --> 00:28:47,580 We can't let them get away with it. 395 00:28:47,580 --> 00:28:50,030 But how should we investigate this next? 396 00:28:50,620 --> 00:28:52,740 They got so much moldy rice. 397 00:28:52,740 --> 00:28:54,880 Even if they gathered it from all the grain shops in the capital, 398 00:28:54,880 --> 00:28:57,760 they wouldn't be able to get it so quickly. 399 00:28:57,760 --> 00:28:58,879 Think about it. 400 00:28:58,879 --> 00:29:02,940 Where else can they hoard such a huge amount of grains? 401 00:29:05,100 --> 00:29:07,100 Imperial grains? 402 00:29:08,380 --> 00:29:10,059 I'll go and check Nanxin Storage. 403 00:29:10,059 --> 00:29:11,660 Come back! 404 00:29:13,160 --> 00:29:15,979 Among the imperial grains, if they dare to provide such a huge amount of moldy rice, 405 00:29:15,979 --> 00:29:19,880 the Ministry of Revenue's officials would have long been dead. 406 00:29:19,880 --> 00:29:22,879 Then... where else can it be? 407 00:29:25,140 --> 00:29:26,339 My Lord. General. 408 00:29:26,339 --> 00:29:28,639 - Registrar Liu wants to report some military affairs.
- Let Assistant Commissioner Li handle it. 409 00:29:28,720 --> 00:29:30,320 Yes. 410 00:29:33,300 --> 00:29:35,000 Army grains? 411 00:29:35,000 --> 00:29:38,600 I'm just afraid that they won't make a move. 412 00:29:38,600 --> 00:29:40,480 If they do... 413 00:29:43,380 --> 00:29:45,679 My Lord, you have been quite happy lately. 414 00:29:45,679 --> 00:29:48,000 Is it related to Her Ladyship? 415 00:29:48,920 --> 00:29:51,600 Did Zhaoying say something again? 416 00:29:51,600 --> 00:29:54,560 Before, you came back from Her Ladyship's in a bad mood. 417 00:29:54,560 --> 00:29:58,620 Later on, after Her Ladyship came to your place, your mood improved. 418 00:29:58,620 --> 00:30:02,340 My mood has nothing to do with others. 419 00:30:02,340 --> 00:30:04,759 Fine, it has nothing to do with others. 420 00:30:04,760 --> 00:30:07,420 However, I must still say something. 421 00:30:07,420 --> 00:30:09,719 Regardless of how Her Ladyship offended you before, 422 00:30:09,719 --> 00:30:13,440 since she's already reconciled with you, you might go with the flow. 423 00:30:13,440 --> 00:30:15,960 A harmonious family will prosper. 424 00:30:15,960 --> 00:30:17,080 Tell me. 425 00:30:17,080 --> 00:30:21,039 What kind of tea would someone who doesn't like flower teas prefer? 426 00:30:21,039 --> 00:30:22,640 What? 427 00:30:24,720 --> 00:30:26,320 Nothing. 428 00:30:37,620 --> 00:30:40,480 Wen, what are these for? 429 00:30:40,480 --> 00:30:42,819 These are just a token from my sister-in-law. 430 00:30:42,819 --> 00:30:45,619 She wanted to come and greet you. 431 00:30:45,619 --> 00:30:47,099 Those are just presents from her. 432 00:30:47,099 --> 00:30:50,600 Your Ladyship, I wonder if you have some time? 433 00:30:50,600 --> 00:30:53,500 Is His Lordship aware of this? 434 00:30:53,500 --> 00:30:56,519 His Lordship is busy with work. We shouldn't disturb him. 435 00:30:56,519 --> 00:31:00,810 So my sister-in-law wanted to come here first to greet you. 436 00:31:00,810 --> 00:31:02,460 Thank you. 437 00:31:02,460 --> 00:31:05,319 But it's not easy for her to come all the way here. 438 00:31:05,320 --> 00:31:08,460 Let's wait for His Lordship to have some time and meet together. 439 00:31:11,200 --> 00:31:16,140 Your Ladyship, the Luo and Wen families are based in Jiangnan. 440 00:31:16,140 --> 00:31:19,580 We should take care of each other. 441 00:31:19,580 --> 00:31:22,740 People from the two families meet frequently. 442 00:31:22,740 --> 00:31:25,340 There are many chances to work together in business. 443 00:31:25,340 --> 00:31:27,599 Your Ladyship, you don't need to be concerned. 444 00:31:27,600 --> 00:31:31,640 You're too kind. I'm part of the Xu family now. 445 00:31:31,640 --> 00:31:34,459 If the Wen family wants to collaborate with the Luo family for business, 446 00:31:34,459 --> 00:31:37,020 you should talk to my brother. 447 00:31:42,220 --> 00:31:46,600 Your Ladyship, the flooding this year is very serious. 448 00:31:46,600 --> 00:31:50,639 Medicines to prevent illnesses are surely very much in demand. 449 00:31:50,639 --> 00:31:53,820 The Wen family has always wanted to do business related to that. 450 00:31:53,820 --> 00:31:55,740 It was just difficult to find connections. 451 00:31:55,740 --> 00:31:58,180 They want to work with you on it. 452 00:31:58,180 --> 00:32:00,199 You don't need to worry about anything. 453 00:32:00,200 --> 00:32:02,440 You can surely get a bonus every month. 454 00:32:02,440 --> 00:32:06,420 At least this much. 455 00:32:11,740 --> 00:32:17,660 My third brother said that the late Her Ladyship's portion will be given to you, too. 456 00:32:20,320 --> 00:32:23,519 Well, I just started managing the household affairs. 457 00:32:23,520 --> 00:32:26,320 I'm not very well-versed in business matters. 458 00:32:26,320 --> 00:32:29,379 Besides, this concerns Yuanniang. 459 00:32:29,379 --> 00:32:32,660 I should ask His Lordship about this. 460 00:32:32,660 --> 00:32:34,060 Well... 461 00:32:34,060 --> 00:32:38,060 Well, it won't be easy 462 00:32:38,060 --> 00:32:39,880 if His Lordship finds out. 463 00:32:39,880 --> 00:32:41,860 You know that it won't be easy if His Lordship finds out. 464 00:32:41,860 --> 00:32:44,260 Why are you still doing it? 465 00:32:47,200 --> 00:32:51,280 Actually, thanks to you, last time, 466 00:32:51,280 --> 00:32:53,599 we found out about the moldy rice just in time. 467 00:32:53,600 --> 00:32:56,479 Your Ladyship, what do you mean? 468 00:32:56,479 --> 00:32:58,060 After Concubine Qiao managed the household affairs, 469 00:32:58,060 --> 00:33:00,519 she replaced the Wen family's silk and satin. 470 00:33:00,519 --> 00:33:04,980 I'm afraid you were under a lot of pressure. 471 00:33:06,180 --> 00:33:09,259 Your Ladyship, I'm a very practical person. 472 00:33:09,320 --> 00:33:12,779 There's only one motto for the Xu family's purchasing in the future. 473 00:33:12,779 --> 00:33:17,379 We will buy from the one who can provide cheap and good quality products. 474 00:33:17,379 --> 00:33:19,419 But if someone creates trouble because of this, 475 00:33:19,419 --> 00:33:23,380 according to the Xu family's rules, she won't be spared easily. 476 00:33:29,520 --> 00:33:31,960 Your Ladyship is right. 477 00:33:33,120 --> 00:33:35,140 I understand now. 478 00:33:38,780 --> 00:33:41,020 She really said that? 479 00:33:43,100 --> 00:33:45,040 There was great flooding this year. 480 00:33:45,040 --> 00:33:47,959 If we sell medicines, we'll surely make a lot of profit using small capital. 481 00:33:47,959 --> 00:33:50,960 We can earn at least 700 or 800 taels of silver. 482 00:33:50,960 --> 00:33:53,860 Why would someone be willing to pass up a sure thing? 483 00:33:53,860 --> 00:33:55,699 I thought it was strange, too. 484 00:33:55,699 --> 00:34:00,039 She's obviously someone who would feel ecstatic with just 20 taels of silver. 485 00:34:00,039 --> 00:34:05,399 Today, so much money was placed in front of her and she didn't care at all. 486 00:34:05,399 --> 00:34:08,800 Not only that, it seems she already knows 487 00:34:08,800 --> 00:34:14,560 that I was the one who disclosed the moldy rice to her. 488 00:34:14,560 --> 00:34:15,979 I don't care about that. 489 00:34:15,979 --> 00:34:19,719 That's your problem. Deal with it yourself. 490 00:34:19,719 --> 00:34:22,359 Don't forget. In order to get you married into that family, 491 00:34:22,359 --> 00:34:23,880 the Wen family spent so much money. 492 00:34:23,880 --> 00:34:25,860 If you don't get this done, 493 00:34:25,860 --> 00:34:29,560 don't think about getting any bonuses this year. 494 00:34:46,820 --> 00:34:48,759 Madam, don't be angry. 495 00:34:48,759 --> 00:34:50,459 You've already married into the Xu family. 496 00:34:50,459 --> 00:34:52,559 What can the Wen family do to you? 497 00:34:52,559 --> 00:34:55,959 If I was doing this for myself, I wouldn't need to be so concerned. 498 00:34:55,959 --> 00:34:58,300 But I'm doing this for Yu's sake. 499 00:34:58,300 --> 00:35:00,679 Yu is an illegitimate son. 500 00:35:00,679 --> 00:35:03,100 He can't get the marquis position in the future, 501 00:35:03,100 --> 00:35:05,039 and he won't inherit many assets. 502 00:35:05,039 --> 00:35:07,099 If he wants to establish himself in the capital in the future, 503 00:35:07,099 --> 00:35:10,040 he must rely on the Wen family. 504 00:35:11,120 --> 00:35:13,539 If nothing else works, plead with Her Ladyship. 505 00:35:13,539 --> 00:35:17,020 After all, why wouldn't anyone be moved with so much money? 506 00:35:17,020 --> 00:35:20,020 Is she more arrogant than the late Her Ladyship? 507 00:35:21,960 --> 00:35:24,199 She's different from the late Her Ladyship. 508 00:35:24,200 --> 00:35:26,719 Even if the late Her Ladyship was arrogant and cold, 509 00:35:26,720 --> 00:35:31,100 she was considering Zhun and the Luo family. 510 00:35:32,020 --> 00:35:35,759 Merchants like us are least scared of that kind of person. 511 00:35:35,759 --> 00:35:38,080 But Shiyi has a sharp mind 512 00:35:38,080 --> 00:35:41,140 and is immune to both hard and soft tactics. 513 00:35:41,140 --> 00:35:43,880 She's not easy to deal with. 514 00:35:43,880 --> 00:35:46,839 She knows that you disclosed the moldy rice to her. 515 00:35:46,840 --> 00:35:49,300 Will that affect you? 516 00:35:49,300 --> 00:35:51,920 I don't think she has any proof. 517 00:35:51,920 --> 00:35:56,320 Otherwise, she wouldn't just say those things today. 518 00:36:00,280 --> 00:36:03,700 She used His Lordship to stop me, yet she's not aware 519 00:36:03,700 --> 00:36:05,610 that when the late Her Ladyship did business with us before, 520 00:36:05,619 --> 00:36:08,100 His Lordship secretly knew about it, too. 521 00:36:08,100 --> 00:36:11,279 His Lordship defended the late Her Ladyship and blamed me instead 522 00:36:11,279 --> 00:36:13,580 for causing chaos in the household. 523 00:36:13,580 --> 00:36:17,960 He didn't consider that even if it was my idea, 524 00:36:17,960 --> 00:36:21,200 it would only work if the late Her Ladyship agreed. 525 00:36:24,840 --> 00:36:29,540 To put it bluntly, the late Her Ladyship was a legal wife 526 00:36:29,540 --> 00:36:31,820 and I am just a concubine. 527 00:36:57,460 --> 00:37:00,260 My Lord, I checked already. 528 00:37:00,260 --> 00:37:04,239 As you predicted, Young Madam Wen wanted Concubine Wen 529 00:37:04,240 --> 00:37:06,880 to invite Her Ladyship to join their business. 530 00:37:06,880 --> 00:37:10,440 However, Her Ladyship rejected the Wen family. 531 00:37:10,440 --> 00:37:12,960 The Wen family's business is big. 532 00:37:12,960 --> 00:37:15,140 She didn't hesitate at all? 533 00:37:15,140 --> 00:37:19,519 Indeed. Her Ladyship doesn't seem to be interested. 534 00:37:21,360 --> 00:37:23,640 They're both from the Luo family, 535 00:37:23,640 --> 00:37:27,280 yet she's so different from Yuanniang. 536 00:37:27,280 --> 00:37:29,000 My Lord. 537 00:37:32,120 --> 00:37:35,060 Go and inform the twelve government offices 538 00:37:35,060 --> 00:37:37,719 that the Xu family isn't involved in the business of selling medicines. 539 00:37:37,719 --> 00:37:40,570 If the Wen family uses the Xu family's name, 540 00:37:40,570 --> 00:37:42,840 tell them to handle it. 541 00:37:42,840 --> 00:37:44,380 Yes. 542 00:37:45,240 --> 00:37:49,599 Have you bought back the dowries that Shiyi sold for disaster relief? 543 00:37:49,599 --> 00:37:52,860 My Lord, I took care of those already. 544 00:37:55,900 --> 00:37:59,600 Go to the accounting department. Use my name to give some money to Shiyi. 545 00:37:59,600 --> 00:38:03,000 Say that it's for her regular expenses. 546 00:38:03,000 --> 00:38:04,660 Yes. 547 00:38:24,200 --> 00:38:28,299 Why am I so lucky lately? Everyone's giving me money. 548 00:38:28,299 --> 00:38:31,679 Your Ladyship, His Lordship said that the Xu family deals with a lot of people. 549 00:38:31,679 --> 00:38:33,579 You also need to use money for a lot of things. 550 00:38:33,579 --> 00:38:37,120 That was why he asked me to bring these. 551 00:38:37,120 --> 00:38:39,279 I get a monthly allowance. I don't need money. 552 00:38:39,279 --> 00:38:41,080 You do. 553 00:38:41,720 --> 00:38:44,300 Who says you don't? 554 00:38:45,300 --> 00:38:47,680 Thank you, Steward Bai. You can bring them back. 555 00:38:47,680 --> 00:38:50,580 Tell His Lordship that I appreciate his kindness. 556 00:38:50,580 --> 00:38:53,100 Your Ladyship, this is according to His Lordship's instructions. 557 00:38:53,100 --> 00:38:55,639 This will make things difficult for me. 558 00:38:55,640 --> 00:38:56,639 There's no need to feel that way. 559 00:38:56,639 --> 00:38:58,640 Just tell His Lordship that I said so. 560 00:38:58,640 --> 00:39:01,100 I can't take undeserved rewards. 561 00:39:01,100 --> 00:39:03,020 Well said. 562 00:39:03,960 --> 00:39:05,400 My Lord. 563 00:39:06,060 --> 00:39:07,640 My Lord. 564 00:39:07,640 --> 00:39:10,580 Don't forget. As the Xu family's matron, 565 00:39:10,580 --> 00:39:14,180 It's unavoidable to meet guests and entertain them. 566 00:39:14,180 --> 00:39:16,900 If people see that you don't have money, 567 00:39:16,900 --> 00:39:19,700 I'm the one who will be embarrassed. 568 00:39:19,700 --> 00:39:23,439 Besides, you made a huge accomplishment for the Xu family regarding the disaster relief. 569 00:39:23,439 --> 00:39:26,360 Why do you say that you don't deserve a reward? 570 00:39:26,360 --> 00:39:27,700 Yes, Your Ladyship. 571 00:39:27,700 --> 00:39:29,719 I think what His Lordship said makes sense. 572 00:39:29,720 --> 00:39:31,380 You have many things to take care of in the future. 573 00:39:31,380 --> 00:39:33,820 Money makes the world go round. 574 00:39:36,640 --> 00:39:39,159 In that case, I'll accept it. 575 00:39:39,159 --> 00:39:41,300 Thank you for your kindness. 576 00:39:57,100 --> 00:39:59,399 You have more money to give to me? 577 00:39:59,400 --> 00:40:01,280 Take a look yourself. 578 00:40:07,560 --> 00:40:09,220 These are... 579 00:40:09,860 --> 00:40:11,420 For the sake of the disaster relief, 580 00:40:11,420 --> 00:40:15,140 you used these land titles to gather rice. 581 00:40:15,140 --> 00:40:18,060 You were decisive and resolved the crisis for the Xu family. 582 00:40:18,060 --> 00:40:20,200 I appreciate it very much. 583 00:40:20,200 --> 00:40:25,180 But you shouldn't use your dowry to support the Xu family. 584 00:40:26,000 --> 00:40:30,440 However, why are there more land titles? 585 00:40:30,440 --> 00:40:33,760 Your lands were scattered. 586 00:40:33,760 --> 00:40:35,519 They're mostly not good farmlands. 587 00:40:35,520 --> 00:40:39,780 I told Steward Bai to buy the farmlands around them as well, 588 00:40:39,780 --> 00:40:42,819 so that your scattered farmlands will be connected together. 589 00:40:42,819 --> 00:40:44,940 The harvest will be better, too. 590 00:40:44,940 --> 00:40:48,120 My Lord, I was just doing what I should. 591 00:40:48,120 --> 00:40:50,400 You spent a lot of money. 592 00:40:50,400 --> 00:40:53,900 We're husband and wife. Why do you act like an outsider? 593 00:41:03,340 --> 00:41:06,440 Zhaoying, I'm not going back to have lunch. 594 00:41:06,440 --> 00:41:09,360 I'll eat here today. 595 00:41:09,360 --> 00:41:11,000 Yes, My Lord. 596 00:41:20,600 --> 00:41:22,500 Wait. 597 00:41:27,940 --> 00:41:30,360 Why are all these sweet? 598 00:41:30,360 --> 00:41:32,180 Her Ladyship likes the sour and sweet taste, 599 00:41:32,180 --> 00:41:35,580 so the kitchen would usually send these to Western Lateral Court. 600 00:41:36,440 --> 00:41:38,899 Go and tell the kitchen to make other dishes. 601 00:41:38,899 --> 00:41:40,939 I'm afraid His Lordship isn't used to these. 602 00:41:40,939 --> 00:41:42,540 Yes. 603 00:41:55,540 --> 00:41:57,039 My Lord, I'm sorry. 604 00:41:57,039 --> 00:42:01,379 I like Yuhang dishes, so these are what the kitchen prepared. 605 00:42:01,379 --> 00:42:05,280 But I've already asked them to prepare the dishes you like. 606 00:42:05,280 --> 00:42:08,440 I suddenly decided to eat here at the last minute. It's not your fault. 607 00:42:09,660 --> 00:42:14,700 Then, My Lord, try this sweet-and-sour fish. 608 00:42:16,940 --> 00:42:21,779 Why would anyone like dishes made from syrup? 609 00:42:21,779 --> 00:42:25,680 If someone likes it, that means it has its good point. 610 00:42:26,180 --> 00:42:27,980 Tell me about that. 611 00:42:28,920 --> 00:42:32,840 This sugar and vinegar sauce is where the essence of this dish lies. 612 00:42:32,840 --> 00:42:35,479 Regardless, if it's the heat or the speed of cooking this dish, 613 00:42:35,479 --> 00:42:37,980 they must be just right. 614 00:42:42,460 --> 00:42:44,060 It's delicious. 615 00:42:47,320 --> 00:42:50,340 This fish looks very ordinary. 616 00:42:50,340 --> 00:42:51,760 Why do you like it? 617 00:42:51,760 --> 00:42:53,580 Because it's delicious. 618 00:42:53,580 --> 00:42:56,679 And look. It's very ordinary food. 619 00:42:56,679 --> 00:42:59,230 Yet after precise and careful cooking, 620 00:42:59,230 --> 00:43:02,380 it became a unique flavor. 621 00:43:02,380 --> 00:43:04,760 And I think that in many things, 622 00:43:04,760 --> 00:43:07,050 it doesn't matter if it's expensive or not. 623 00:43:07,059 --> 00:43:10,439 Even if it's just very simple, as long as we make an effort to notice it, 624 00:43:10,439 --> 00:43:13,620 it has its unforgettable aspects. 625 00:43:13,620 --> 00:43:16,780 When all things started, complicated things were unbelievably simple. 626 00:43:16,780 --> 00:43:20,500 One dish can even make you realize important things in life. 627 00:43:37,080 --> 00:43:38,680 How does it taste? 628 00:43:41,040 --> 00:43:42,680 It's sour, sweet, and delicious. 629 00:43:42,680 --> 00:43:46,600 It's unique indeed. 630 00:43:46,600 --> 00:43:49,760 Then try this Longjing shrimp. 631 00:43:59,100 --> 00:44:01,100 Not bad. 632 00:44:05,480 --> 00:44:06,779 It's fine. We have enough dishes. 633 00:44:06,779 --> 00:44:08,480 You may go. 634 00:44:09,980 --> 00:44:13,660 By the way, how are the clothes you're making for me progressing? 635 00:44:13,660 --> 00:44:16,519 Oh, no. I just made a casual remark back then. 636 00:44:16,519 --> 00:44:18,799 I didn't expect that he'd still remember. 637 00:44:18,799 --> 00:44:21,499 I'm still making them. If you're in a hurry, 638 00:44:21,499 --> 00:44:24,419 I'll finish them in the next few days and bring them to you. 639 00:44:24,419 --> 00:44:26,320 It's fine. 640 00:44:26,320 --> 00:44:30,680 I just haven't worn new clothes for a while. 641 00:44:31,680 --> 00:44:33,040 You're well-built. 642 00:44:33,040 --> 00:44:35,320 You'd look good in anything you wear. 643 00:44:43,980 --> 00:44:48,060 Didn't Great Madam just send a couple of clothes over yesterday? 644 00:45:01,940 --> 00:45:03,320 You're well-built. 645 00:45:03,320 --> 00:45:05,380 You'd look good in anything you wear. 646 00:45:10,740 --> 00:45:15,440 My Lord, is there anything wrong with these clothes? 647 00:45:17,280 --> 00:45:19,320 It's fine. 648 00:45:19,320 --> 00:45:20,520 Why did you come here? 649 00:45:20,520 --> 00:45:22,580 Dinner is ready. 650 00:45:33,040 --> 00:45:35,160 Sweet-and-sour fish? 651 00:45:35,160 --> 00:45:37,700 I saw how happy you were when you had it at lunch, 652 00:45:37,700 --> 00:45:39,559 so I asked the kitchen to make it. 653 00:45:39,560 --> 00:45:42,980 If you don't like it, I'll take it away. 654 00:46:04,400 --> 00:46:06,080 It's delicious. 655 00:46:07,820 --> 00:46:09,319 It doesn't taste right. 656 00:46:09,320 --> 00:46:11,899 The same cook made the sweet-and-sour fish dish 657 00:46:11,899 --> 00:46:14,460 for Her Ladyship at lunchtime. 658 00:46:15,520 --> 00:46:17,160 Take it away. 659 00:46:20,960 --> 00:46:24,370 I think what you liked wasn't the fish, 660 00:46:24,370 --> 00:46:27,860 but the one you ate it with. 661 00:46:41,320 --> 00:46:45,120 My Lord... bad news. 662 00:46:49,760 --> 00:46:58,190 Timing and Subtitles brought to you by ⚔ Jin Xin Si Yu ✾ Team @ Viki 663 00:47:01,660 --> 00:47:05,080 ♫ In the cold darkness of midnight, a sigh is heard ♫ 664 00:47:05,080 --> 00:47:09,080 ♫ Who picked up the paintbrush to draw loneliness? ♫ 665 00:47:09,080 --> 00:47:16,199 ♫ In my life, I can draw everything but lovesickness ♫ 666 00:47:16,200 --> 00:47:19,340 ♫ The mountain city is waiting for the rain ♫ 667 00:47:19,340 --> 00:47:23,380 ♫ I am waiting for you to pass in my memory ♫ 668 00:47:23,380 --> 00:47:29,779 ♫ The sky is in a more lonely color than your face ♫ 669 00:47:29,779 --> 00:47:33,300 ♫ The wind rises and the candlelight flickers ♫ 670 00:47:33,300 --> 00:47:37,380 ♫ The thin clothes can't stand the cold days ♫ 671 00:47:37,380 --> 00:47:44,419 ♫ Full of twists and turns, fate is untold ♫ 672 00:47:44,419 --> 00:47:47,520 ♫ I ground my thoughts into ink ♫ 673 00:47:47,520 --> 00:47:51,560 ♫ But I still can't sketch your contours ♫ 674 00:47:51,560 --> 00:47:57,940 ♫ How could the ink and paper exhaust our stories? ♫ 675 00:47:57,940 --> 00:48:05,019 ♫ Who picked up the pen to disturb the heart ♫ 676 00:48:05,019 --> 00:48:12,260 ♫ Who visited to remind me of the past? ♫ 677 00:48:12,260 --> 00:48:17,080 ♫ If feelings can be kept in mind, but cannot be confessed ♫ 678 00:48:17,080 --> 00:48:20,580 ♫ I won't escape from whatever end ♫ 679 00:48:20,580 --> 00:48:26,180 ♫ In the dim lantern light, with you there is me ♫ 680 00:48:26,180 --> 00:48:33,239 ♫ Who picked up the pen to set free lonely tears? ♫ 681 00:48:33,239 --> 00:48:40,560 ♫ Whoever visited my life, only you stayed every day ♫ 682 00:48:40,560 --> 00:48:45,240 ♫ If the moth doesn't fly into the fire ♫ 683 00:48:45,240 --> 00:48:48,859 ♫ How can it be said to be persistent? ♫ 684 00:48:48,859 --> 00:48:57,000 ♫ Coming to the end of your story, there is me ♫ 55171

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