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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 ♫

♫ I'm drunk tonight, hugging the shadow to sleep ♫

[Episode 37]

Are you here to let me out?

It's time to eat.

Where would I have the feeling to eat right now?

It's you.

You're here to save me, right? Hurry and let me out.

If you don't want your family to be in danger, you know what you should do.

I don't want to die yet.

If you must force me to do it,

then the ones who need to die won't be just you.

Brother Hu.

What happened?

Liu Qisheng suddenly pleaded guilty last night. This is the paper he signed.

But not long after, he committed suicide.

- Suicide? -That's right.

Why would he suddenly admit to the crime?

And why would he suddenly commit suicide? What did he use to commit it?

A dart.

I guessed he was forced to do it by someone else. He didn't kill himself. He was shut up.

As long as we find the person who sent the darts in, we can find the real killer.

The Prince is here!

We are humbled to see the Prince.

You managed to escape from prison.

Master Xia, you really impress me.

My Prince, the real killer who poisoned the Royal Princess, Liu Qisheng, already confessed.

- So Master Xia... - Fine.

I know it all. I wasn't trying to give you a hard time.

Prince, you're here today to...

Xia Chunyu, is that how you should talk to me?

I just think the death of Liu Qisheng is too strange.

Liuli gave you all she had. Is this really how you'll treat her?

I understand.

So this is not about Yao Yao. This is about me.

The road is right in front of you. You will choose how to walk it.

Now the situation with Ximin is unstable again. I can convince my father

and let you turn back into a Duke's prince from being a fugitive.

I can also let you reunite with that cook girlfriend of yours.

I am thankful for your kindness.

Prince,

Mingyu can't remember anything anymore. Can you also let him go?

Xia Chunyu,

you're a talent. Isn't it better for you to be on my side?

I am just an ordinary citizen. I don't deserve your kindness.

Let's see.

Chunyu.

Let's put an end to this.

As long as we can save Yao Yao.

Your food.

Huh? Nice meal today.

If every day were like this, I don't think anyone would want to leave.

This is not my last meal, is it?

Just eat.

Don't go!

Fine. Last meal then.

I should cut out the politeness.

Even though it's overcooked, it still tastes pretty good.

This chicken is not raised on chicken feed anyway.

Your appetite has gotten much better.

Stupid Donkey?

Why are you here?

How are you? Are you okay?

You're worried about me?

Did the Emperor blame you for saying the wrong things?

I am already a prisoner. Why are you here? Go away.

I already told you I would die with you.

Are you sick? Someone is on the way here. Go away, go away!

All right.

It's fine.

I came here to fetch you.

I finally tasted the real soy chicken.

Madame Rong, thank you for this.

It was Young Master Jing's idea.

Other than this, he also asked me to send the special fish sauce to your kitchen.

Why isn't he here himself?

Auntie.

Forget about it. I know it was Xiao Jing who started trouble.

The Emperor was too serious about this.

If he really had killed Xia Chunyu for me,

how could I face Lord Jing'an in the future?

Even though the way you and Xiao Jing handled things was wrong,

you did it for a good cause.

I dare say...

Since the truth about the food contest is already out,

could you forgive that Lady Ye?

Lady Ye?

Li Yao, Chef Li.

Madame Rong, that's completely different.

Liuli.

Madame Rong, you and this Lady Ye are competitors.

The food field is all about backgrounds.

Why are you speaking for her?

I have been a champion for ten years.

It's not because my cooking skills are above all others.

It's due to the prejudice against the contestants' background.

If there are no newcomers and people don't improve themselves,

it will only go backward.

How do you like this chicken?

Did she make this?

Madame Rong, Ye Jinxuan has been disqualified from the food contest forever.

I remember the reason Lady Ye could participate

was because you changed the rules.

But that doesn't mean she could beat you.

From the red bean custard to this chicken dish,

I didn't lose in skills. I lost in creativity.

Life has been too easy for me.

I have never contributed to the food industry.

Now I want to give my reputation to Lady Ye so I can hand over the responsibility, too.

Since you're so generous,

I have nothing to say.

It's just that if I let you have your way today, you should bring more tasty food and visit me often.

Of course. I thank you so much.

Auntie.

Stop it.

I will take my leave then.

You... I know what is going on.

Aunt, what do you know?

You are really falling for this Young Master from the Xia family.

I... I am not.

Why are you so shy?

If it was anyone else who barged into the Royal Prison, I wouldn't forgive them.

You have always been tender and sweet.

Why are you so mean when it comes to the lady chef?

I...

All right, come here.

This is a good thing. You're grown up and you have to marry someone.

But I heard that lady chef is Xia Chunyu's wife.

Xia Chunyu is the eldest Young Master of Marquis Jing'an's family. How could they be compatible?

Also, they didn't have an official ceremony or a Royal Witness.

So how can it count?

Look at you. Getting stressed again.

Those are the customs. But Xia Chunyu was willing to talk back to the Emperor on her behalf.

You can see how much in love they are.

You are my favorite. I will let you do whatever you want

and every royal prince has several wives.

But I just don't want you to suffer.

Auntie, I've liked Chunyu ever since I was little.

Little girl!

Who said she would stay with me forever?

Fine then. I will keep this in mind.

Thank you, Auntie.

I know you love me the most.

You...

Here. Come in. [Heavenly Dining Hall]

Come in. Welcome!

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.

Look at this sign, "Number One Chef in Capital City." So pretty.

Madame, I know this is all due to your credit. If you didn't praise me in front of the Royal Princess,

I wouldn't even have survived, let alone being able to have this sign.

Thank you, Ma--

Thank you, My Lady!

No need for that. You really did beat me.

Fine. Fine. If you really want to thank me, introduce a few handsome men to me.

What about Xiao Jing?

Xiao Jing?

The age difference between you two--

Of course, he likes your cooking.

If he's cool with it himself...

Then what about Xia Chunyu?

Huh?

I knew it!

Fine, fine. Enough of this.

Today I will teach you the most famous dish in Huaiyang cuisine, Wensi Tofu.

Wensi Tofu is all about knife skills.

You need to cut the tofu into pieces as thin as a hair.

You also need to do it all at once. Mistakes are not allowed.

Try it yourself.

For ordinary people...

this is fine.

But you're the Number One Chef in the Capital City.

Do it again.

How much tofu do I have to cut to be able to pass?

200?

2000.

2000?

I have been out for too long.

You cut it yourself.

Hey, Lady!

Bye-bye!

How hard could it be to cut tofu into pieces as thin as a hair?

Why are you here again?

No entering the kitchen.

How do you cut the tofu when I'm away?

I will teach you some skills. Lady Rong will be impressed.

You are not a chef.

Give me the knife.

Fine. Please.

All knife skills... are the same.

♫ Can I continue with only you? ♫

♫ Is this the ending or just an insert song ♫

♫ The only bargaining chip I have left to convince myself to say is you ♫

♫ But you still are keeping silent and won't talk ♫

♫ Can we change the order of how the heart is confused? ♫

♫ Even if the reasoning is just one or two words ♫

♫ Slowly convincing oneself to calm my heart and look for a clue ♫

♫ So want to complete my next expectation ♫

All yours.

The rest is just practice. I can't help you with that.

Thank you.

You don't need to thank me.

Hey!

What is it?

You cut so much. Don't waste it.

[Number One Chef in Capital City]

I haven't eaten with you like this for a long time.

One bowl for you.

One bowl for me.

I heard you found the real killer by escaping from the royal prison.

Did the Emperor blame you for it?

It's a long story.

If you really want to know, I can tell you everything.

I didn't mean that. I wanted to say you don't have to do so much for me.

I don't deserve it.

I was...

Anyway, if someone was being nice to you, you'd just give that person all you have.

That can't be good for you.

Yao Yao, you are not just "someone" to me.

Da Yao Yao.

Xiao Jing Jing.

Da Yao Yao, should I call you Lady Ye now?

It's okay. You can still call me Da Yao Yao. We are still the same.

The way you look in girl's clothes is really pretty.

Men's clothes are better when I work in the kitchen.

But since Boss Zhou doesn't mind having a female chef and everyone already knew I was a girl,

I don't have to pretend anymore.

Everyone but me knew!

I didn't mean to hide it from you.

It's fine. I knew it a long time ago, too.

That time I took you to get the medicine, the doctor told me.

I just thought I was the first one to find out.

Now it seems I was just stupid.

Since you already know, don't come close to Yao Yao anymore.

Stupid Donkey, what are you doing?

Xiao Jing Jing, I made Wensi Tofu. Here, eat some.

This one?

This big bowl is yours.

You both have tasted it?

- Not yet. - Yes, we have.

Let's eat together.

You should have waited for me. I didn't taste it. How do I know if it's any good?

Da Yao Yao, you are the Number One chef now. You can't do this anymore.

Bringing the food to the guest before it's tasted, what if something goes wrong?

You should know I'm not a guest.

I am family. Also, Yao Yao has been my wife for a long time. You should call her by some other name.

- Nonsense. I didn't promise you anything. - Yao Yao!

This tofu is a bit overcooked.

Overcooked?

It is overcooked.

Also, it's a bit too spicy.

It's a failure.

Don't eat this. I will make you another one.

Yao Yao.

- Your taste... - Your taste is back!

My taste...

I have tasted the spicy chicken,

the sweetness of tofu, the sour of the fungus.

The important thing is...

it was a little salty.

My taste is back! It's really back!

I have tasted the chicken when I was in prison!

I just didn't realize it!

It is really back!

It's like what I said, hang on and I will win!

What's wrong?

Nothing.

I am just happy for you.

That doesn't look like happy.

I... I found you a better doctor.

Now it seems unnecessary.

Congratulations! The Number One Chef...

doesn't need my Number One Tongue anymore.

I will leave you to it then.

Goodbye.

Xiao Jing Jing!

This has nothing to do with you!

How could this have nothing to do with me? Don't you understand?

This Wensi Tofu is just enough for two, not three!

How can you be so arrogant?

You just think I should eat it only with you?

I am not being arrogant. You should ask your heart.

Yao Yao,

Xiao Jing is a good kid.

If you don't like him, you shouldn't let him like you.

Life is just like this. You have to lose something to get something.

I am your husband.

I will be your best friend. Isn't that enough?

Do you still remember what you said?

You said you will get to know me once again.

Since you want to know me again, don't mention "husband" or "wife." I don't want to hear it.

I know you don't want to hear it.

The key to "Paris, London, and Japan."

When I left Black Wind Fortress, I heard you had lost yours.

I still have mine.

I haven't forgotten anything I said.

I will keep my word.

I will never force you again.

When you open your heart, you can give this key back to me.

Fiddling around with your stupid wood all day.

How could your father think highly of you?

Mother, why are you here?

Father can think highly of my brother. He doesn't have to like me.

Right. I know you don't want the position.

I am asking you.

What about Liuli? You don't care about her either?

Liuli... She likes my brother, too.

Why are you never ambitious?

Since you said this,

I don't think I need to give Liuli's letter to you.

Mother, what letter? Show me.

Here you go.

Meet me this evening at Fengyun Mansion.

Liuli wants me to meet her?

Why would Liuli want to see me?

I watched her grow up.

If she didn't have any feelings for you, how could you just go in

her palace whenever you want?

Growing up, who has she talked to the most?

Who does she bond with the most?

Stupid child. You should seize this opportunity.

She might want to ask me how to ask my brother to come out.

You can only find out by going.

Stupid boy. Seize the opportunity.

Chunyu.

What are you doing?

I am looking for a letter. It was here in the morning. I can't find it anywhere.

What does the letter say?

Liuli wanted to see me.

Are you going?

Of course, I am not going.

Why do you want to find it then?

How could that letter just disappear?

There was the Princess' signature on the letter.

If it falls into the wrong hands,

it could start rumors.

Right, Chunyu. I'm asking you,

does your brother like the Little Princess?

Why are you asking that?

Because I just heard the Second Young Master say

he has an appointment with a beautiful lady. He just went out.

It occurred to me that this beautiful lady could be the Little Princess.

The Little Princess didn't ask both of you out, did she?

Hello, Royal Princess.

No need. Why are you here today, Wenzhen?

I am here to visit you.

Are you feeling better these days?

I have been feeling pain for quite a while.

It's not getting any better, now that I just stay inside all day.

Where is Liuli? She always respects you.

Why isn't she with you?

That child has been serving me all day lately.

She has lost weight.

She said she wanted to go out of the palace to buy me some food.

I just sent her out.

I'm afraid it's not just for buying food.

Leave us alone.

- Yes. - Yes.

Let's sit and talk.

Wenzhen, just be straight with me.

Don't make me guess.

As the old saying goes, you can't keep a grown-up girl by your side.

Liuli is thinking about something else now.

You know that, don't you?

Liuli.

Why are you here?

I thought you asked me to come here.

Sir, your wine is here.

You received my letter?

I know the owner of this restaurant...

is Lady Rong. She just came back to the capital.

So this restaurant is very busy now.

Maybe Xiaoya delivered the letter to the wrong man.

I am so happy you asked me to come here for dinner.

I know, but I have been out for a while.

Auntie is expecting me. I should head back now.

Wait.

Actually, you really wanted to ask my brother to come.

How did you know that?

Since we are already here and the food is ready,

can you just finish this dinner with me?

Right, I have something to give you.

Your wooden things again. I don't need them.

This is not made out of wood.

Take a look and you will know.

This is Master Wuliang's real work.

My brother mentioned it once.

He admires Master Wuliang's paintings.

If you give this to him, he would love it.

If he's happy, you will be happy.

If you are happy, then I'm happy.

What's wrong?

Are you being sarcastic?

What?

Of course, I know Chunyu loves Master Wuliang.

When Master Wuliang escaped during the Qingxi Rebellion,

his seal fell to the ground.

So all of his paintings after the Year of Qingxi,

have a piece missing on the top left corner of his chop.

Fake items will never become real.

Wait, I don't mean that. If you don't like it, I can destroy it right now.

I know you're good to me!

But what's the point of it?

I am a fake princess.

Fake! I will never become real.

Liuli, don't drink. You can't handle much.

Drink less.

Sometimes, I wonder why you're so nice to me.

Is it because you are not doing well in your family, like me?

Do you sympathize with me?

I...

Right. I am not doing worse.

Even if you're not the heir, you are still the Second Young Master of the Xia family.

What about me? What am I?

You're Princess Liuli.

No. I am Zhaodi.

Zhaodi. Zhaodi can't be the boss of her own life.

She can't decide who she hates or who she likes.

In my heart...

you are like a fairy princess.

My heart melts when you smile at me.

Do you like me a lot?

Since you like me so much,

we should drink.

Liuli, you shouldn't drink this much.

If you go back smelling like wine,

what will you tell the Elder Princess?

How do I tell...

I am just too cautious about these things...

so life is so exhausting to me.

In the palace, I am Princess Liuli.

Now I'm out of the palace,

why can't I just be myself?

Be myself, Zhaodi.

Here, let's drink.

Liuli, don't drink.

Give me that. I want to drink!

Do you want to know how I became Princess Liuli?

Liuli, you're drunk.

Chunyu, it's already past the time. Why isn't the Princess here?

Right. Why isn't she here?

Everyone stand back!

Elder Princess. Please.

Lady Xia is here.

Elder Princess is here, too. This is strange.

Lady Xia, why are you here?

Mingyu.

They all say you lost your memory. I can't believe it's true.

Are you all right, child?

I really can't remember you.

Why aren't you showing the courtesy due her when you see the Elder Princess?

Elder Princess? Oh...

No need. You must have suffered a lot.

Your Highness, Mingyu lives in our mansion.

I will take good care of him. Let's get to the other business.

Mingyu, have you seen Liuli?

Elder Princess, he doesn't remember a thing.

I say we should look for her ourselves.

Here, drink!

- What are you doing? - Sorry.

You rest.

Liuli, I like you so much.

Wine. The wine...

Your Highness, this way, please.

Why are you here?

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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 ♫