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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 ♫

[Cinderella Chef] [Episode 39]

Actually, Xia Chunyu gave me a key.

That key contains a lot of our memories.

Even though, I didn't follow his instructions,

I have that key within my heart.

So I can't accept your bracelet.

I don't understand, Da Yao Yao. I do not like the womanly woman you are now.

It has all changed, we use to be really happy together, and you know it.

Yes, I wish I could always be Li Yao.

To have you as a friend and live every day of life with joy,

eating chunks of meat, drinking jugs of wine,

forgetting all of the unhappy memories.

But I know in my heart,

this is just a way of escaping. I'm still Ye Jiayao.

I don't care who you are.

You can be Li Yao or Ye Jingxuan,

I'll still be your Xiao Jing Jing.

I could give up everything and leave the capital.

It doesn't matter if you still like Xia Chunyu, I don't care.

Truly.

Xiao Jing,

I'm sorry.

I... Da Yao Yao.

Da Yao Yao!

Our meeting is a kind of luck.

But since it's luck, then it has to run out sometime.

You boys can share the gold and go wherever you want.

Madame, you don't want me anymore.

Madame, I've followed you for years. What else can I do?

Stop it, stop it, stop crying.

No matter how much you cry, I'm not going to change my mind.

What? Do I have to sweep you all out of here?

- Madame. - Madame.

- Let us stay. - Yes, let us stay.

- Please? - I see. So you boys are not listening!

Not listening, right Leave! Get out of here!

Get out! All of you just leave!

Madame, what's going on?

Do you have anything on your mind?

No, I do not have anything on my mind.

I was going to find my husband.

You have a husband!

Yes, I found him yesterday.

Shop owner, do you have any new books?

No, these are ones that a customer just returned.

Boss, who just returned these?

He didn't leave anything else. Look...

He's right over there.

Husband? Husband!

Move aside! Husband!

Husband!

No way!

Just based on a book and a backward glance,

you're positive he was your husband?

Are you positive that others couldn't have made these marks on the books?

I'm positive.

It was definitely him.

Sorry to say this, but I've never heard of you getting married before.

We fell in love with each other. Whether we're married or not doesn't matter.

I'm telling you, my husband

is the smartest person on earth.

He has a great knowledge of poetry and has a wide view of the world.

He's the best looking of all men, too!

The sad part is, he suddenly left a couple of years ago.

So, under the influence of such sadness

you found young men to fill up your cold and empty heart.

Uh, I mean overthinking can be an indulgence.

This is more like if you have liquor tonight, then get drunk tonight!

I'm telling you men are the same as women.

They both have the right to pursue happiness.

That is what my husband told me.

If he saw all of my apprentices, instead of blaming me, he would

compliment me, saying that I had done a great job.

So, right now, I have to go find him.

Wait you said he left without telling you.

Most likely he's scum and his Achilles' heel is he prefers new over old.

This type of man doesn't deserve to have a woman like you!

Stop talking rubbish!

I'm telling you. In this world,

if I didn't exist, he'd still be himself.

But if he didn't exist,

Madame Rong wouldn't exist.

Didn't you once ask me how I knew the word "husband?"

He was the one who told me.

Really?

This world

really does have other people from the future.

No way, it must've been a coincidence.

This book

is what I follow when cooking.

- Teacher-- - Stop calling me "Teacher."

Didn't I tell you I only hire boys?

And they have to be really good looking.

But all the things you've told me, I will use for all my life.

I have to make what this generation doesn't have,

so I can grab their attention and earn lots and lots of money to prove myself.

But I've realized

I just have low self-esteem.

If I had the amount of self-esteem that you have,

I could make the best food in the world.

It doesn't matter if you have low or high self-esteem,

the most important thing is to have a big heart.

Don't lie, hide, or say things opposed to what you want.

Every single food has its own uniqueness.

Whether you explore the new or follow tradition,

as long as you use your heart to make food,

you can make people feel the love and effort you put into the cooking of the dish.

Hey, did you hear anything I said?

I listened, I listened.

Before I leave, I want to say a bit more

about your sense of taste problem. No matter what we did, nothing worked.

But at the competition,

Xia Chunyu confronted the Emperor on your behalf

and your sense of taste came back. Have you ever thought why?

Then Madame what should I do next?

This is none of my business, I have to find my love.

For you, I have the exact same words.

Look closely at your own heart.

Take care!

Look closely at your own heart.

Follow your heart.

Her Highness is here.

Greetings, Your Highness.

How is the Princess's hand?

We only need to apply medication a few times and it will fully recover.

It won't affect her wedding.

Fine.

- The rest of you may leave. - Yes.

Royal Aunt.

Please take a seat.

Does your hand still hurt?

I'm fine, Royal Aunt. It's just a minor injury. You didn't need to personally visit me.

Frankly, I have something to tell you.

Please tell me.

I am going to bring back the Qianguang Jade Buddha, I sent to the Marquis of Jing'an.

You can't, Royal Aunt. You have given your word.

How could you ask for a gift to be returned?

My dignity isn't important.

What could be more urgent than your happiness?

Royal Aunt, as long as I can marry Xia Chunyu, that will be my happiness.

But Xia Chunyu only has Ye Jinxuan in his heart.

You are not in his heart.

It's not like that.

He's just confused.

I believe he will get back on the right path.

If he's really confused,

then he must have fallen deeply for Ye Jinxuan.

You should know that he knelt in front of me

and said that he's willing to die with Ye Jinxuan.

A man like him who is willing to die for another woman,

would you really want him?

Royal Aunt,

what's most important for a human in this world, is to realize their wishes.

I'm willing to serve him as my husband along with that female chef.

Liuli.

This Ye Jinxuan is already pregnant with a child.

If you marry into the Marquis' household,

you will need to face her as the wife of the eldest son.

Being with a husband who loves someone else,

you will only suffer.

I won't.

Royal Aunt, I'm a princess. Don't tell me that I can't fight and defeat her?

Do you really want to fight with her?

What I like most about you,

it's not only just your obedience and filial piety.

but because you are warm and kind. However, this time,

because you wanted this marriage with Xia Chunyu,

you put a lot of thought into it.

That embroidery...

you deliberately left it on the floor for me to see it. Right?

How could you take such an action? It is not like you at all.

I...

Liuli, you must understand.

A person's love has nothing to do with status.

I don't want to see you

being blinded by a hopeless love

and walking down a path of no return.

For example, take Wen Zhen, she looks happy in front of other people,

but I wonder how many tears she secretly sheds.

Are you talking about the wife of the Marquis?

She wants me to marry Xia Chunfeng.

Royal Aunt, you must not listen to her.

You are thinking out of line.

Since when does she make decisions about your marriage?

Royal Aunt, do you not love me anymore?

Regarding this matter,

I have been hesitating about it for a long time.

That is, until Xia Chunyu knelt down in front of me.

It reminded me of the former emperor

who wanted to marry me off.

My husband also knelt down in front of his father and begged.

I love you, I dote on you.

I don't want to see you entering into a bad marriage.

I believe you will be fine after a period of time passes.

Royal Aunt.

Those unfounded rumors of the past few days,

take it as if you didn't hear them.

- Liuli. - Royal Aunt.

You must remember this. As a princess, you can cry while alone;

but once you walk out from this room,

you must put on a smiling face for everyone to see. Understand?

Enough. Wipe your tears.

Royal Aunt.

You are here.

I heard that you rejected Xiao Jing or did you use me to reject him?

Saying you took my key and couldn't take his bracelet.

If you are like this, I will suspect that you follow me twenty-four hours a day.

I won't be doing that again. I don't want to be rejected repeatedly.

I should have some self-respect for myself.

I've resigned myself to fate.

Why are you here then?

I'm here to discuss a deal with you.

What do you mean?

The land and house deeds for Heavenly Dining Hall are in there.

If you want these, I can give them to you.

What are the terms?

Marry me.

You are at it again.

Don't only listen halfway.

I want to use our marriage

to turn down the marriage that Her Imperial Highness has arranged for me.

Why don't you want to marry her?

If I were to marry her, there wouldn't be any peace in my family.

So?

Hence, I want you to be married to me for two years.

Once the two-year deadline is up, Heavenly Dining Hall will belong to you.

That will be killing two birds with one stone.

Are you using me as a shield?

You can think of it that way. In any case, don't you love money?

Since you love money, I'll run this great business with you. How is that?

What if I don't agree?

If you don't agree, I will give the Heavenly Dining Hall to the Princess

as a bride price. Then the Heavenly Dining Hall will be hers.

You better think about this very carefully.

If the Heavenly Dining Hall were to be given to the Princess, would you still have a good life?

Aren't you forcing me to be with you?

This is different.

In the past, I talked to you about love. I'm talking about a business deal now.

I have been begging you for a long time and you still reject me.

I have already given that up now.

I understand. It's just a fake marriage.

There are many of those in my world. What's the big deal?

Does this mean you have agreed?

Xia Chunyu!

Do you think marriage is like a do-over in a game? If we die, we still get to play again.

Isn't it because you are such a hassle?

You said that you wanted your own career. I'm giving Heavenly Dining Hall to you now. Isn't that good?

Think carefully about this.

As humans, we should be helping each other.

Previously, you pretended to vomit in front of Her Highness

and make it like you were pregnant with my child. I didn't expose you.

I had a dry throat. Who said that I was pregnant?

Forget it. I can't beat you at your false reasoning. Yes or no?

Since you just need a shield,

you can find anyone. Why must you insist on looking for me?

I'm afraid of other women defrauding me.

I might as well marry the Princess...

or am I in your heart?

If not, a shrewd woman like you wouldn't decline such a good deal.

Fine. Bring a pen and paper to ink the deal.

No need. I already brought the stuff.

Just use your thumbprint.

Being in prison for two years in exchange for a restaurant? The time is too long.

Don't take a shot.

- How many years do you want then? - Six months.

At least a year.

- Okay, it's a deal. - It's a deal.

After a year, I will bring up divorce.

When you divorce, why make such a big fuss out of it? Just do it quietly.

I will also bring it up quietly.

I'm giving you face.

About this one.

During our marriage, half of the profits from Heavenly Dining Hall will be given to me.

This is known as marital assets.

You are too greedy.

All right, I agree.

This is more like it.

What is this? The woman must give birth to a child?

My family's business is huge. Don't tell me you want me to be without any descendants?

Are you kidding? This is a fake marriage. Who would give to birth to a child for you?

From the start, who was the one who said that I'm good looking and she admires my muscles?

You can't force me into doing this. It's not negotiable.

I promise you that I will never force you,

but I think you won't need to be forced.

If you talk this way again, I'm leaving.

Fine. Cancel it.

Next clause.

During the marriage,

I have to attend all kind of festival celebrations.

Does this mean I need to live with my parents-in-law and greet them every morning?

It's something like that. It's you who didn't want to live there.

I...

I will add one more clause. During the marriage, you are not allowed to go after other women or have a concubine.

Otherwise, the penalty is kneeling down on the washboard.

We already said that we will be a fake married couple.

You won't allow me to touch you and other women are out, too.

What will a straight man like me do out there?

I don't care. This clause is necessary. If it's not included, let's just forget about this.

This attitude of yours makes me feel that you care about me.

I'm LOL. You are overthinking this too much. ( LOL - laughing out loud)

Do you think I will sacrifice my one year of freedom to be an ultra-conservative woman

and easily observe all the rotten rules of your family?

I don't know how many fights I'll have to face.

This is just a little restriction, what are you complaining about?

You don't mean what you say.

I will agree with you. It's not like I haven't been a monk.

This is more like it.

I'm doing this for my own pride and not because of you.

Hurry up. Once you are done reading this, stamp your thumbprint.

What's the hurry? I want to add another clause.

In the future, regardless of any big or small issues in the family, you must listen to me.

If anyone in your family bullies me, you must be on my side.

Are you done?

Almost.

[Ye Jinxuan]

[Xia Chunyu]

You won't regret?

If you don't have any regrets, why would I?

Congratulations. This is the second time you have become Madame Xia.

Congratulations to you, too.

What is this?

This... When I went to the Capital,

I bought the best medicines from the medicine shop. It's very useful for your injured hand.

You dared to go out of the palace alone?

Are these from Xia Chunyu?

No, they're not.

Tell me the truth.

It's...

the Second Master Xia who was afraid that you would be angry if you saw him.

But he's worried about your injury. That's why I...

Enough. Go after him and tell him to come back.

Yes.

Second Master Xia, the Princess would like to see you.

Really?

Liuli.

What are you doing?

Whatever happened in the past, it was totally my fault.

I... I didn't expect that you would still be willing to see me.

You... I really don't know what to say.

You can punish me whichever way you want.

Why are you still talking about the past?

Get up first.

You have forgiven me?

Get up first and answer my question.

Ask.

When you hear my question, you must answer me immediately. You must not hesitate.

What do you want to ask?

Xia Chunfeng, do you like me? Will you marry me?

I-I... I... I...

Well then. You didn't answer me immediately. The question is invalid.

Liuli, I didn't mean that.

You know that I'm not good at talking. But toward you, I...

Forget about it. I knew you'd be like this.

Come with me.

Liuli, what are you doing?

My Royal Aunt, Liuli has fallen in love with Xia Chunfeng. I want to marry him at once.

There are many people here. Stop fooling around.

Royal Aunt, you have always hoped that I would find someone who would love me, who would protect me,

and who would respect me.

I have found him. Please grant my wish.

The rest of you may leave.

Yes.

Get up and talk.

Yes.

Xia Chunfeng, you may leave first.

I would like to talk to the Princess alone.

Xia Chunfeng, are you deaf?

Xia Chunfeng.

This...

Your Highness,

I have... I have loved the Princess since I was young.

If I can take her as my wife,

not only will I protect her, but I also won't leave and abandon her. I won't be disloyal.

I am not as good as my elder brother in talent,

but I am very sincere to the Princess.

Your Highness, please grant my wish. Your Highness, please grant my wish.

Your Highness, please grant my wish.

- Your Highness, please grant my wi-- - Enough.

If you keep bowing, you will injure your head.

Get up now.

Yes.

I really do have something to say to the Princess. Leave first.

I'm taking my leave.

Liuli, come over here.

This is a decision about your life. Are you serious about it?

Yes. Royal Aunt, please grant my wish.

That boy is an honest man.

He is sincere towards you.

But I feel that you don't care about him or like him.

A person's love can't change within a few days.

I have been thinking about what you said previously. It made sense.

Time will change everything.

So far, I don't love him that much. But if he treats me well,

I might change my mind and love him.

All right. In this case, it saves me from having to take back the Qianguang Jade Buddha from Wen Zhen.

I didn't think you'd be still staying in the Jing'an Manor in the end.

Thank you, Royal Aunt, for granting my wish. With your guidance,

I'll get what I want and get along with my beloved each day.

Xia Chunyu, I may not be able to marry you in this life. It's good enough to be able to see you every day.

Master Jing, we are already closed.

Get wine for me.

Master Jing, you...

The Imperial Edict has been issued. Head Chef Ye is going to marry the Prince.

Master Jing is very unhappy today.

Let him. His bill is on my account.

Look after him. I'm leaving first.

Yes. Manager, take care.

Master Jing, take your time drinking.

Hey, bring your best food and wine here.

Customer, we are already closed.

Closed? Do you think I'm blind? There's still someone sitting over there.

Hurry up. Bring your best beef here.

- No... - Are you going to or not?

I will go.

Customer, please enjoy.

What is that? The lamb has a smell.

The beef is not fresh either. How can this be from the First Chef in the capital? Anonymous reputation.

Sorry, Miss. If the beef is not to your liking...

Who are you calling "Miss?" Are you saying this because I look pretty?

No. Young Master, you are handsome. Young Master, please enjoy.

What are you laughing at?

I'm laughing that you think we are blind.

There is no handsome man that applies lip rouge.

You dare to be frivolous with me?

Miss, spare my life.

Why should I spare your life?

Based on the fact that I'm the top Golden Tongue in the capital.

Let me tell you. That beef and lamb are already the freshest in the capital and you are still complaining?

Of course, it can't compare with outside the capital; which is to cook after you kill it.

Since you are in the capital, you have to do as the natives do. Try it.

How did you know that I was from outside the capital?

With your bad temper, you won't be able to get married here.

I think you don't want to live anymore.

I'll tell the truth.

You pulled the curved knife so well. We don't have such a good girl here.

This is more like it.

Didn't you complain that the meat was not fresh? Come and drink with me then.

Let's drink then. Whoever wins, will pay the tally.

Why must the winner pay the tally?

It's very simple because the loser will be drunk and lying on the floor.

Fine.

I'm your Xiao Jing Jing.

This is really pretty. Give it to me.

- Return it to me. - If you have the guts, take it from me.

Are the men in the capital this weak? You won't be able to find a wife outside the capital.

Return it to me.

I can. As long as you have trained well in martial arts and defeat me outside the capital, I will return this to you.

Otherwise, you have to be my slave. This is proof.

Stop fooling around. Return it to me.

You are down. I won. According to the rules, it's on me. Here.

Come back.

I forgot to tell you. I'm Ah Yuan. If you are free, come and visit me outside of the capital.

Outside of the capital is too huge. You just told me that you're Ah Yuan. How do you expect me to find you?

Although the outside of the capital is huge, there's only one Ah Yuan.

Come back. Return it to me.

A group of rice barrels! Hurry up and go look!

Let's go.

Eldest Brother, I'm back.

You...

You reek of wine. What is this?

Eldest Brother, it's so hard for us to see each other. Can't you say something nice?

Xiao Jing,

I know. Since childhood, you do whatever you want. Just don't ever write these three words, "you never knew."

There are so many helpless people in the world.

Eldest Brother, I'm already an adult and this is the first time I really can't handle it.

Xiao Jing, everything is all about who came first.

Xia Chunyu and Ye Jinxuan knew each other in the Black Wind Fortress.

Don't you know what happened between them?

Listen to me. There are a lot of girls out there.

With your status, are you afraid you won't find a famous girl that will match with you in the future?

Eldest Brother, I hid it from you.

I got a job with the army. I set off in a few days.

What did you say?

Xiao Jing,

even if you don't want to see them get married, you don't need to go that far a distance.

I didn't do it because of them.

Brother Chunyu is a very outstanding person.

That Da Yao Yao choosing him, not me, is reasonable.

Eldest Brother, I was very immature in the past.

There are only us two brothers in the He family.

However, no matter what intrigue is in the court or which two armies are on the battlefront,

you have been shouldering these burdens alone.

Other knowing about food, I don't know anything else.

From now on, I want to change. Forget about emotion.

Concentrate on serving the country.

Xiao Jing,

you are learning from your mistakes. You have finally grown up.

I feel relieved.

This time it is a long trip. I don't know when I can come back.

Will my old friends in the capital still remember me?

Selling rabbits!

Hey, young sir. Do you want to buy a rabbit and take it home? My rabbits are lively and cute.

Buy and take one home. Gift it to your wife. She'll definitely like it.

- Don't move! - How come there's a rabbit here?

Little Eight gave it to me. He said I'm as cute as a little rabbit.

Give me a male rabbit and a female rabbit.

I'm really sorry, young sir. All the rabbits I'm selling today are males.

If you want female rabbits, my house is up ahead, you'd have to go with me.

- All right. - Young sir, this way.

Boss...

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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 ♫