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♫ Pushing open the windows and looking out, the scenery is breathtaking ♫

♫ The beauty of the spring flower is unforgettable ♫

♫ Lush and ruthless, but always fascinating ♫

♫ Getting drunk alone, I temporarily forget your scent ♫

♫ Beside the broken bridge, loneliness hid under the rocks ♫

♫ The liveliness belongs to the passerbys ♫

♫ Drowning my sorrows with wine, the prosperity can't hide the sorrow ♫

♫ I'm left with the deep feelings alone, missing you with nothing to rely on ♫

♫ I don't wish to admit that this was just a dream ♫

♫ I don't want to see the separation, everything for naught ♫

♫ Past midnight, I allow the sound of the flute to ponder upon the past ♫

[Episode 19]

This is not right.

Ye Jinxuan loves cooking and she's cooked for many people before.

What she doesn't cook for you is more telling than what she does cook for you.

She remembered that you couldn't eat spicy foods after you were hurt.

And this is the very trick that Ye Binghuai used

to marry Jinxuan's mother.

It's left me regretting for my entire life.

A man should be brave.

If a man is brave, he will be married. Otherwise,

he will watch as others are married.

Huh, this makes sense. It makes so much sense.

Ding Qi, how can you do something like this?

Ding Qi? Ding Qi?

What are you up to?

Why didn't you tell me you were here?

It's my place, why do I need to inform you?

When will Minister Wei arrive?

Oh, right. Old Wei said he won't be coming.

He's not coming?

I made all this food for nothing.

Especially this. It's made from top-grade pears and I cooked them for hours.

There were only a few bowls, so I couldn't even drink any. If he's not coming, let's drink it ourselves.

You can't drink this.

Why not?

Aren't you... saving it for Minister Wei?

- Isn't he not coming? - You still can't drink it!

Why can't I?

That... uh... I saw a fly in it.

Let me throw it away. I have to throw it away.

Okay, then I will drink some out of this bowl.

Wait, you can't!

What is it this time?

Uh... because... because...

Because I want to drink it.

- But how can you drink so much? Give it to me. - That's all right!

I want to drink it.

I love it.

I will drink it all by myself.

Ding Qi, keep taking your medicine.

Why...

It's just a bit of aphrodisiac, right?

I've experienced all sorts of things.

This should be nothing...

Hot. Hot.

Hot!

So hot!

Hot!

So hot!

I can do this, I can endure this.

Water! Water!

Water!

Ding Qi, what are you doing in there?

Don't mind me. I'm just going to stay here for a while.

What do you mean stay in there for a while? This is the water we cook with.

I know.

I was just feeling a bit hot.

You...Your nose is bleeding.

It's all right. Don't mind me.

What's wrong with you? Just then you...

Are you hiding something? Tell me! Are you hiding something from me?

If I tell you,

you can't get angry at me.

Ding Qi, you bastard.

Ye Jinxuan, you shrew, no one wants to marry you!

- You called me a shrew? - Ding Qi.

I... Minister Wei.

- What game are you two playing? - It's all because of you.

You're still fine after eating all of the All-Nourishing Powder. It seems you have a very strong body.

Minister Wei, you are so unreliable.

All right, all right. Let's forget any grudges.

I'll be heading back to the capital in a few days.

Before I go, I wanted to give you two, three gifts.

Old Wei, I'm telling you. I am my own person and she is her own person.

We will never be "you two."

Why do you have so much to say? If he doesn't want them, I'll take them.

It's a good thing that you left the Black Wind Fortress, but I know that you liked having the restaurant.

I asked Bai Chongye to give me Yongcui Pavilion.

From now on, Yongcui Pavilion is yours.

Thanks, Minister Wei.

Although Cupid is nice, Yongcui Pavilion is much bigger.

Besides I worked so long at that place that I've grown some attachments for it.

I could hardly bear leaving it.

You don't want to take a look at the second gift?

I will never trust you again.

Fine.

You have high standards. Then this salt transport permit...

Old Wei, you're kind indeed!

Your contribution that has allowed me to do justice for Jinxuan can't be overlooked.

This is great, I will keep it.

I can imagine the look on Bai Chongye's face when he finds out.

Jinxuan,

my son Liujiang is not good enough for you, but I have a younger son,

named Liutao, who is seven years old this year. If you're willing, we can still give you a title.

Seven years old?

Old Wei, are you kidding me? He hasn't even been weaned at that age.

I don't need you to chime in. Who said I'm going to marry him.

I'm thinking for you.

Jinxuan.

Minister Wei,

I have Yongcui Pavilion and Cupid.

I'm too busy.

I'm not considering anything else right now.

Fine. Seems like you will never become my daughter-in-law.

But you know how your father is. I was thinking if you're willing,

you can be my goddaughter and then you'll have someone to rely on in the future.

However you look at it, Minister Wei is still a Vice Minister.

If he becomes my godfather, then I'll be the goddaughter of a high official.

Jinxuan?

Thank you, Minister Wei. I would be more than glad.

You're still going to call me "Minister?"

Godfather.

You don't want to serve me a cup of tea as a grateful gesture?

Old Wei, I appreciate you giving me the salt permit.

But I'm not one of those genteel people, so let's forget about the tea.

All right, this is for you.

I'm worried that your vulgar personality will be a bad influence on Jinxuan,

so I used the All-Nourishing Powder to create an aphrodisiac.

Despite all the vulgar words that come out of your mouth,

you have quite a sincere heart.

I can set my mind at ease.

So I will be leaving now.

Godfather, I cooked so much delicious food. Try some before you go.

It's fine. If I see your face too long, I will start to think about your mother.

You take care.

My mother?

Godfather, travel safely.

The two of you, take your time.

Old Wei...

Even in the modern world, nobody has ever treated me so nicely.

The third gift is...?

You take a look.

[A perfect match...]

Oh no... A marriage proposal?

[Peng's Lacquerware Store]

No outside food allowed.

Outside food? Take a look.

Who does this belong to? Boss Ye.

She's the goddaughter of Vice Minister Wei as well as the new boss of Yongcui Pavilion.

Yongcui Pavilion's boss is still the Third Master of Black Wind Fortress.

Cut the crap. Will you let me in or not?

- I won't. - You—!

Give that to me and I'll let you in.

You're that Third Master who was abandoned, right?

You...

Here.

Third Brother...

This was a reserved product.

I had to order it ten days in advance and I even waited in line for six hours.

Is this enough?

Of course.

Third Master, here you go.

This way, please.

Let's go.

The ice is almost melted.

You are still enjoying it.

I think it tastes good.

If you knew this day would come, would you still have started it?

Seeing how well she's doing now, I'm happy, too.

Then why don't you ask her how she feels?

I don't deserve to ask her that question.

But you still love her.

When the ice completely melts, it will really be too late.

Madame Ding, are you here for groceries?

You've mistaken me for someone else.

I haven't. Master Ding of Xinyi Court is your husband.

No, he is not.

Your vegetables look pretty fresh. Give me one jin of this, this, and this.

You want all that? Go ahead and take them. I'll give them to you for free.

That won't do. How much is it? I'll pay.

No need. I just want Master Ding to give me a discount on this month's rent.

No, no, no.

- I'm really not... - Take them, take them.

What is that? Look.

Look. They're flying.

[Ten thousand flowers, but none please my eyes. Ye Jinxuan, you're the most beautiful in the world.]

Ding Qi...

What do you think?

Surprised?

More like scared.

You don't like this?

Tie Ying told me that all women love grand gestures.

"Ten thousand flowers, but none please my eyes. Ye Jinxuan, you're the most beautiful in the world."

Please go. Go.

Do you really think you're an overbearing CEO?

I'm so humiliated, move away!

Don't go.

What? You think it's humiliating to be in a relationship with me?

Relationship? Who is in a relationship with you?

Didn't you call me, "second-hand goods" before?

You wouldn't like me, right?

Listen to yourself. That was before.

Now you are the goddaughter of a Vice Minister.

Oh, so you want the support of Minister Wei?

No, you're mistaken.

Old Wei betrothed you to me.

Betrothed my ass! Did I agree to it?

I'm telling you if you keep doing this, I'm going to stop being friends with you! Move aside!

Don't go.

Do you still love Xia Chunyu?

None of your business!

Master, they need to be paid so they can go eat.

Let me count how much money you need to pay.

You still dare to ask me for money?

Didn't you tell me that all women love these kinds of grand gestures?

Master, there's a second half to what Madame Yao of Tianxiang House told me.

- What? - She said that most women love grand gestures...

But if the grand gesture doesn't work,

then she probably doesn't like you.

Get lost!

You heard him, Master Ding told you guys to get lost.

I was telling you to get lost.

The punch has to be powerful and the legs must be firm.

Eldest Brother.

You are here.

Come here. All of you.

You don't normally train the men in person.

We didn't get the salt permit and we lost the Yongcui Pavilion.

If things continue in this way, the men will have to return to their former lives of looting and theft.

But the sun is too strong today.

Yes, it is. Feeling bad for the men?

Then why didn't you feel bad for them when you handed the salt permit over to Ding Qi?

Eldest Brother, is there some kind of misunderstanding?

There's no way that Ding Qi could have taken down that old fox, Ye Binghuai, on his own.

But Ye Binghuai is a greedy person.

Yes, he is greedy. Ye Ning is tough and vicious, and Wei Liujiang is ignorant.

But what do those things have to do with you?

Can't you just admit this like a man, that you did all these things for Ye Jinxuan?

Yes, Ye Jingxuan was once my wife.

I wronged her, so punish me.

All right.

- Then you go handle the handover of Yongcui Pavilion tomorrow. - Eldest Brother.

What? You don't want to? Fine.

Vice Minister Wei likes Ye Jinxuan.

You and she were once a couple with deep feelings for each other.

He may decide to make you a high-ranking officer.

How can you think of me like that?

I have given you a chance.

Did you truly love Ye Jinxuan?

I...

If you do,

then you'd better do a good job

and make her my sister-in-law again.

Don't let her end up as someone else's wife. Even Zhenzhu can see it.

- What nonsense has Zhenzhu been saying again? - What he said is not important.

We've already lost Yongcui Pavilion and the salt permit. At this moment, are you still putting too much importance on a man's dignity?

I've already decided.

Go prepare immediately.

The ledgers for Yongcui Pavilion are all here.

Aiyo.

Are there no more people in Black Wind Fortress that they had to send you to do the handover?

This is a matter that involves money. It's better if you look at them carefully.

I used to be the one that managed the books.

There's nothing to be scared of if you didn't tamper with them.

But I do have a question for you.

Why are you still not leaving Yongcui Pavilion?

I've already made space for you.

Why didn't you happily rush to marry?

Yiyi has no one to marry.

Do you consider Xia Chunyu as being dead? "No one to marry," indeed.

It's obvious you love him to death, yet you won't admit it.

Sometimes I find it strange, too.

You're neither gentle nor considerate.

Why would Young Sir Xia like you?

What do you mean by that?

If you have something to say, don't beat around the bush.

Did you think that you were able to get Yongcui Pavilion

just because of Ding Qi?

If there are no other matters, I shall leave first.

Come back here!

There is no problem with the ledgers,

but there is a problem with a certain someone.

Then Miss Ye means

to kick me out?

I never said that.

You are now the Eldest Sister, the face of Yongcui Pavilion.

If this were in modern society, you would be Internet famous.

Nerds online would be desperately sending you gifts.

If I were to fire you, I would lose too much money.

Then what would Boss Ye like me to do?

It's simple. You're the popular one with fair and delicate skin.

Go to the front door and welcome the guests.

Welcome the guests?

That is, standing in the front,

and saying "Welcome" when someone comes in. There are three points you need to remember.

First, you must speak loudly.

Second, your bow must be ninety degrees.

Third, your smile must be sincere. Show eight of your teeth.

Show one fewer, you're pretentious. Show one more, you're even more pretentious.

All right.

I will go welcome the guests as you have said,

but is insulting me like this

what you really want?

What do you even mean?

I'm telling you to not look down on ordinary laborers.

Stop right there!

You're right. I can't stand the sight of you.

I want to insult you.

What's wrong? What's so great about you?

You're just younger, prettier, paler, more voluptuous, and you met him before I did.

You have had more time than me to work with him.

Also, large breasts aren't trendy anymore. What's trendy now is an airstrip (flat-chested)!

I'm flat. I'm perfectly happy!

All right.

I'll leave.

Yiyi, what's wrong?

Did she bully you?

You two should clarify your own matters.

Fine.

I asked her to stand in the front to welcome the guests, do you have a problem with that? If you have a problem, that's fine.

Then spend the money, buy her, and marry her.

Must you be so sarcastic?

I am now the CEO of this place.

I can do whatever I want and say whatever I want. Also,

you are not welcomed here. Please leave!

All right. I'm here to deal with the handover.

Okay, that's great!

Recently, Liu Yiyi has been the one managing this place. Have a look.

There is so much damage that she caused. You compensate for the damage.

- Nainai, you're here as well. - Why are you here?

Since Third Master was making a trip here, he told me to prepare this.

Eldest Master made the arrangements. It was quite hard for me to find the mold that Nainai used.

You better do well. I'm going to leave first.

You—

I better take a look at what it is.

What is this curved character?

Our secret signal.

I love you.

Is this for me?

- Let me tell you, you better not— - You better not think I'm giving this to you.

I'm giving this to Yiyi. Yiyi also likes snowy mooncakes.

I shouldn't have taught Little Manager Shen how to make them.

Yiyi, come eat.

You are not allowed to eat them! Do you know what this means?

I—

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I know.

You know...

Ye Jinxuan, your dowry from Old Wei

has all been brought to Xinyi Court.

You're all here.

What dowry?

I didn't look, but it's pretty heavy. Open it.

Okay. I didn't receive anything good the first time I married.

This time is different.

One, two, three, four, five...

Wow! Ten chests in total!

That means you've agreed?

Stop with the nonsense.

Wow!

Wow!

Since it's like this, congratulations to you two.

You're doing fine, too.

With a beauty like Yiyi as your confidant, you're a winner in life.

I can't compare with you.

You have a backer like Xinyi Court and now, you're also a boss.

Are you jealous? Are you blaming me?

I indeed am living better than you.

Golden osmanthus flowers. Golden lotus seeds.

Lotus seeds have hearts. Hearts are linked as one.

Golden mooncakes. Golden lotus flowers.

I know! I know! Lovely flowers, round moon (perfect happiness)!

You're the smart one.

So many things that are made of gold, you must have spent a lot.

Miss Liu, I take pity on you.

Look. One of you worked for Yongcui Pavilion and one worked for Black Wind Fortress.

These aren't just some snowy mooncakes.

When can you two afford to buy them?

Hey, what do golden dates and golden osmanthus branches mean?

That is a wish for you two to have children soon.

- Oh... - Let's go.

Don't go! Stay behind and have some drinks.

Just treat it as drinking our wedding wine in advance.

Indeed.

Is it only you two that can act sweet?!

Everyone, listen! It's a joyous day for me and the owner of Yongcui Pavilion.

Today, I'm paying for everything!

Great and mighty! Great and mighty! Great and mighty!

You must be tired from carrying so much stuff. Come, let me wipe your sweat.

Gugu, you're really something.

We're not yet married and you already know to serve your husband.

You wish. You think I'll marry you with just these things?

I am from the modern era.

There must be a wedding proposal before a modern era person marries.

Huge diamond ring. Huge cake. Huge bouquet of flowers.

Not one less. Yiyi, try to learn.

Wait... Isn't that just creating a huge event?

I'll give you whatever you want.

Shouldn't we order food now?

- That's right. What should we eat on such a joyous day? - Since today is a celebratory day for you two,

technically speaking, we should be the ones congratulating you two.

Today, just put all that you'll be eating and drinking on my bill.

Just treat it as a wedding gift from Yiyi and me. Agreed?

Let's go.

Who is Third Master grimacing with displeasure at?!

Do you find my temple so small that it can't hold a huge saint like you?! Take care, I won't walk you out!

Hey, wife, I'm a bit thirsty. Go pour me some water.

Who is your wife? Go pour it yourself.

Hey...

- Eldest Brother-- - I planned so many things for you.

But you're back so early and to do what?

You're just here playing with these wood blocks and you will soon turn into a wood block, too.

Eldest Brother!

I'm grateful that you prepared those mooncakes for me.

But what's done cannot be undone.

Please don't waste your time on me anymore, all right?

Do you think I really want to intervene in your business?

About Yongcui Pavilion and the salt permit, I will handle them, so please don't worry.

Really? Good, then.

Tell me what your plans are.

She and Ding Qi will be getting married soon.

Now I'm only her past husband.

Chunyu.

Ask yourself.

Do you really understand Ye Jinxuan?

Do you really think she's willing to marry Ding Qi? Huh?

Even if it's not real right now,

time will cultivate love.

It is me who let her slip by.

So you probably won't be at peace the rest of your life.

If Ye Jinxuan really gets married to Ding Qi,

you'll feel depleted and wrecked the rest of your life!

What kind of a person is Ding Qi?

He's irrational and hot-tempered.

Since he became the favorite of Wei Qianjun, he has become more arrogant and despotic.

He has made so many enemies in the world.

And now there's a rumor that

whoever gets rid of Ding Qi

can become the leader of the realm.

What kind of a life will Ye Jinxuan have if she is with him?

I—

What's on your mind all day long?

You're on your own!

Yao Yao!

- Co-villagers! - Handsome men and beautiful women!

- Come and look! - New and old customers, come, look!

- Come, look. Quickly come and look! - Good news! Good news!

Good news! Good news!

- Come over and look! - Everyone knows

that Cupid and Yongcui Pavilion will be merging soon!

To celebrate this grand news, we are especially giving out

a limited number of discount cards. We will only accept applications

for three days! Three days! Three days!

One should always say important things three times!

Those who apply on the first day will also receive

free spicy strips (a snack) and bubbly drinks.

If we're happy, then clap your hands.

If you're happy, then go have it.

If you're happy, then take away the discount card by your side.

- Everyone, are you happy? - Happy!

- Do you want to have a discount card? - I do!

Then, fall in line.

Come here!

- Come! Please come in order! - Go take a look!

Come over and look!

Boss, what are spicy strips?

- Spicy strips are something that can stimulate your taste buds. - This is your card.

- Here's the money. - And the spicy strips. - It's finally our turn.

- That's right. - And the bubbly drink. - Thank you.

Here. This is mine.

Customer, are you here to apply for a card or to eat?

- Eat? Apply for a card? - Why did he come here?

Quickly go!

Get out! Get out!

What's wrong? What's happening inside?

You did that deliberately.

Our Sanjiang Association indeed came here to cause trouble.

Manager Shen!

Nainai!

You!

Who the hell hit my head?!

Isn't this Ye Jinxuan?

You are quite beautiful.

No wonder Ding Qi fell for second-hand goods.

What are you saying?!

Nothing.

I heard that you're getting married.

Let me give you a huge present.

Don't come near!

Let go!

- Yao Yao, are you all right? - I'm fine. - Get up.

Hey!

Who are you? You dare to meddle in our Sanjiang Association's business?!

Attack!

Get him!

Go tell your Boss Xu that if you dare touch a hair on Ye Jinxuan again,

then that's making an enemy of me, Xia Chunyu of Black Wind Fortress. Leave!

Yao Yao, are you all right?

- Let me see. - I don't need you to care.

- Yao Yao-- - Let go!

Is the hand of my woman something that you can just touch?!

- Gugu, what's going on? - You're asking her?

Why don't you ask yourself instead? How many people have you offended outside in these past days?

Sanjiang Association...

Damn them! I just stole two of their docks.

Gugu, don't worry. I'll go destroy their ancestral tomb now.

Stop right there!

If you destroy their ancestral tomb today, what about tomorrow?

Fighting and killing, when will there be an end?

Did you ever think for Yao Yao's sake?

Why are you calling her so intimately?

My woman's matter is none of your business!

When did she become your woman?

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♫ Look at my attack, this speed is so advanced ♫

♫ My prominent name will cut off your devilish lies ♫

♫ So whether you are a scout or a recruiter ♫

♫ I will get involved in this trouble, since most heroes are youths ♫

♫ In day and in night, I am like a tireless horse ♫

♫ I can use all weapons, like knives, guns, sticks, and clubs ♫

♫ My internal strength grows exponentially ♫

♫ Everyone is trying to figure out how to attack and defeat me ♫

♫ What's to fear? I live freely ♫

♫ I bring trouble because of my reputation ♫

♫ Uninvited guests, take this punch ♫

♫ Liars, watch out for the cars and boats ♫

♫ Almost forgot to tell you that with nunchucks in my hands, ♫

♫ I am so skilled that no other weapons can compare ♫

♫ It takes control of my body, and it takes no effort to defeat you ♫

♫ My righteous aura will trample all lowlives underfoot ♫

♫ Please don't come near me, I can play it by ear ♫

♫ Even if you guard left and right, you can't withstand three of my hits ♫

♫ With my brandish weapons, I'll beat you to the ground ♫

♫ With just nunchucks, I can knock you down ♫

♫ Don't come near me, I can play it by ear ♫

♫ Even if you guard left and right, you can't withstand three of my hits ♫

♫ With my brandish weapons, I'll beat you to the ground ♫

♫ With just nunchucks, I can knock you down ♫

♫ I only need one breath to sink my breath to my lower stomach ♫

♫ Fighting skills are not used to gain advantages ♫

♫ The loyalty inside my heart allows my blood to flow smoothly ♫

♫ My strong zeal is for my brothers ♫

♫ So I've been repeatedly making it slowly assimilate into my body ♫

♫ To become my fatal poison, I must be very familiar with it ♫

♫ Every time I look at my strong arm, I swear to become this world's number one master ♫

♫ What's to fear? I live freely ♫

♫ I bring trouble because of my reputation ♫

♫ Uninvited guests, take this punch ♫

♫ Liars, watch out for the cars and boats ♫

♫ I have a loyal and righteous heart, but I keep a low profile ♫

♫ Martial morality will always come first, and not even thunder can break this faith ♫

♫ In the future when my name is mentioned, not many stories will come up ♫

♫ They'll say I trained hard, had a bitter willpower, and slept on the streets everyday ♫

♫ Please don't come near me, I can play it by ear ♫

♫ Even if you guard left and right, you can't withstand three of my hits ♫

♫ With my brandish weapons, I'll beat you to the ground ♫

♫ With just nunchucks, I can knock you down ♫

♫ Don't come near me, I can play it by ear ♫

♫ Even if you guard left and right, you can't withstand three of my hits ♫

♫ With my brandish weapons, I'll beat you to the ground ♫

♫ With just nunchucks, I can knock you down ♫

♫ Don't come near me, I can play it by ear ♫

♫ Even if you guard left and right, you can't withstand three of my hits ♫

♫ With my brandish weapons, I'll beat you to the ground ♫

♫ With just nunchucks, I can knock you down ♫

♫ Don't come near me, I can play it by ear ♫

♫ Even if you guard left and right, you can't withstand three of my hits ♫

♫ With my brandish weapons, I'll beat you to the ground ♫

♫ With just nunchucks, I can knock you down ♫