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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 47]

Xia Chunfeng! Stop drinking!

Don't bother about me.

If I don't care about you, who will?

Your mother is already dead.

Even the seven-day mourning is done. You didn't even go visit her.

I understand. You are afraid of being sadder when you go there.

Are you still blaming me?

You have no idea what your mother did to me without your knowing.

You did things also.

That I know.

In your heart,

my older brother is more important after all.

So what?

Xia Chunfeng, don't you remember what you said to me before?

You told me that you were on my side between your mother and me.

You said you would love me no matter what kind of person I was.

What about now? Did everything just change?

I don't know. I don't know!

So you're just going to drink, is that it?

I'll drink with you then.

Are you all right?

I am fine. It's just drinking, is it not?

Stop drinking! Stop drinking!

It's all my fault all right. I know that my mother was the one to blame.

I was not trying to blame you.

Weren't you?

Even though...

I am very sad right now,

it will pass.

That's more like it.

Xiao Li, are you okay? Did it upset your stomach?

I saw you throw up a few times.

I am fine, I just need some sour dates.

I will have Xiaoya buy some tomorrow.

I think I should get you a doctor.

I am afraid that I do need to see a doctor

I didn't have my heavenly waters this month.

What did you say?

Throwing up...

plus no heavenly waters...

Chunfeng...

I think I might be...

You are saying...

We are having a baby! You will be a father soon!

I...

I am going to be a father?

Do you not want him?

Don't want him to have an evil mother like me?

No, no, no, no. That's not what I meant!

I am going to be a father! A father!

Stop it. The smell of alcohol makes me ill. Go clean up.

Ah, yes. Right away! Just wait here.

Don't move. I will be back in a minute.

Didn't you want me to be miserable?

I will live my best life and show you.

[Heavenly Dining Hall] All this time, cooking has been considered to be a low-status career.

Many mothers point at cooks and tell their children,

"You have to study hard,

or else you will be like them when you grow up."

However, it's people like us, ones who have this low-status career,

that will save civilians from being barbarians.

We will use our own hands to satisfy others' cravings.

I am a chef.

A female chef.

I've always wanted to be a chef.

I fought a lot with my father because of it.

It is difficult and exhausting to be a cook.

But... I'll rely on my own efforts.

I'll never have to depend on others.

I am proud of every cent I have made.

I'm very comfortable spending it.

Every time I see someone like my dish,

the satisfying smile I get when they eat,

I feel happy from the bottom of my heart.

Food, I made with sincerity,

can make someone happy and satisfy their stomach.

How can we not have a reason to be proud of ourselves?

Cooking is not only just a skill set,

it's also part of our culture.

Every single one of us is the heir of our Chinese culture.

So, we have the biggest reason to be proud of ourselves!

I endorse this for myself!

I endorse this for myself!

All right, that's it for today.

Thank you, everyone!

You may go now.

Why did you sneak in to listen?

How would I know my wife is this awesome if I didn't sneak in?

As the old saying goes, "Teaching a disciple well will starve the master to death." But you?

Other great chefs will keep their secret techniques, while you are teaching them all of yours.

I've long wanted to set up this cooking class.

Do you know that what our cooking industry lacks the most is a great chef?

If the talents in this field increase...

One, it can decrease my capital as a chef.

- See? - I know that you're going to say that I'm addicted to money. Let me finish.

Second, it can increase our menu choices.

Third, doing this cooking class

is also a form of a promotional gimmick for our Heavenly Dining Hall.

Since Prince Yu is willing to sponsor it as a friend,

of course, I had to immediately set it up.

These calculations of yours were done so precisely.

But I'm very curious. How come my little money grubber has suddenly developed such grand ambitions?

I have always been a person with ambitions.

It's exactly because I know that I can't fulfill my ambitions by myself,

that I needed thousands of people on the same path as me to work hard with me

and try to make it everyone's ambition.

I know. I'm just joking with you.

Of course, I know that my Yao Yao is a talented woman that no one in this dynasty can surpass.

- Annoying. - Am I right?

Let me introduce someone to you.

Who?

Brother Chunyu. Sister Yao Yao.

- Aren't you that— - That's right. It's me.

We can be considered as being friends through fighting.

She's the only daughter of my Uncle Gemu,

Princess Aruan of Ximin.

She came to our capital city for—

Stop talking so much! Sister Yao Yao, I want to eat some ice cream.

Delicious! It's so delicious!

That Li Yao you were talking about, bought you ice cream?

Yes, of course, but he was actually a liar.

What?

He stole my bangle bracelet

while he was drunk.

He is not that kind of person.

Tell me. How did you two meet?

It was right here, at Heavenly Dining Hall.

Oh, I see...

...And then I went back outside of the border and he actually followed me there.

But he still couldn't win over me.

So, of course, I can't let him have my bangle.

Yet he was such a stubborn person. He asked to challenge me many times.

I figured he probably only knew a little bit about fighting since he looked so puny.

Fighting must have been difficult for him. In that case, I should be his teacher.

He made you ice cream because you beat him?

Hmm, yes, but not just ice cream,

also moon cakes and red bean milk pudding.

He said those are the best dishes of Heavenly Dining Hall.

He had lots to say about food.

He also said he is the "golden tongue" of the capital.

He used to only know about eating. Now he knows how to cook.

Yeah. It's all because of you.

It seems like I found the right place.

You know him, right? Get him out here and make him give my bangle bracelet back.

You are wrong, Young Miss.

It is his bangle bracelet. He has the right to keep it. Why does he have to give it to you?

I don't care. He didn't beat me, so he is my slave.

He ran away from me, so, of course, I need to find him.

Okay now. Let me ask you some questions.

You need to answer them truthfully.

How many times has he found you?

Hmm. Many, many times. I lost count.

And you guys fought every time you met?

Not just fighting,

he cooked me food sometimes.

Or told me stories.

Why are you two looking at me like this? He is my slave.

Those things are his job!

Didn't the ice cream melt, since it's really hot outside of the border?

No, it didn't even melt a bit.

He was sweating a lot of that time carrying a thick blanket,

just to wrap around an ice cream this small. It was so funny!

Really? All right, last question.

Don't you really, really, really, really want to see him right now?

Of course. Day and night.

Except when I am sleeping that is. I think about him all the time!

Not only that. Sometimes I think about him in my dreams.

No, I dreamed about him only sometimes.

Don't misunderstand this!

He is just my slave. I only want my bangle bracelet.

Fine. We will definitely help you.

Guaranteed.

Yup.

Are you here, Sister?

Are you here?

Sister.

What are you doing here? Need me for something?

I know you are a celebrated chef.

But your hands can be harmed by all the chores you do in the kitchen.

This is lamb oil based lotion from the palace.

Using it in the morning and at night can keep your skin smooth.

Hand cream!

You sure it's for me?

I was arrogant and spoiled before.

I offended you in many ways.

Please, forgive me.

Stupid Donkey told me that you had changed and I didn't believe him.

All right, all right!

My best and worst trait has always been my bad memory.

What happened in the past is past.

Thanks for the hand cream.

Since you've forgiven me for what happened,

then can I have my property back?

What? What property?

So it seems like my sincerity is not enough.

I didn't take anything from you.

You just gave me this hand cream!

We are family now, Sister.

Will you gain anything if I am in trouble?

What do you mean?

Please give me back the thing Madame Xia gave to you.

She didn't give me anything.

Really?

Yeah!

What did she tell you?

Don't tell me you visited her in prison. Did she really just drink that poisoned wine and die?

Don't say anything untrue! Older Brother sent her that wine. It had nothing to do with me!

I didn't say anything about you. Why are you nervous?

I was trying to say that I was not there when she got arrested.

And she was in prison, where I didn't even visit.

How could she have given me anything?

What about before that? Think hard.

Or did she have someone else give you something?

There really isn't anything.

Actually, Stupid Donkey told me about your relationship with him.

Were you oppressed for so long it made you depressed,

so you're paranoid--

Rude! What did Brother Chunyu know about me and what did he tell you?

Okay, Okay! I said the wrong thing. It was my fault.

But I don't need to tell you what happens between me and my husband.

I was never interested in your business.

Today, you either give back my property or

I won't go easy on you.

I don't have anything to give you!

Also, what are you doing here, anyway?

So you calling me "Sister" this and "Sister" that,

is just a pretense?

Ye Jinxuan, I did try to hurt you,

but you don't have to be like this.

You think you can threaten me

with that thing you have?

Don't forget, I am still a princess.

Just because you are the lady of the manor,

you are still just a lowly cook.

I don't want to argue with you. Leave!

Are you giving it to me or not?

No! I am not giving anything to you!

You just ruined my entire day!

Are you giving it to me or not, Ye Jinxuan?

What are you doing? Let go of me!

Let me tell you. With your personality,

I really need something to scare you straight.

Get out of here. Also, take this hand cream. Get out!

Princess...

I didn't mean to do it.

How much is it? I will buy you a new one, all right?

Let's go!

You are with child, Princess. Don't get too angry and hurt the baby...

Princess!

What the f--

This is ridiculous!

Ye Jinxuan's attitude...

Do you think she really doesn't have the record?

- I think she might have it. - Why is that?

Every woman can get jealous.

It's not like she doesn't know what happened between you and...

In addition, she is the lady of the manor now.

If I were her, I would get even with those who wronged me.

Also, didn't she say that she had it in the end?

You are making sense.

Putting myself in her shoes,

if I got something like that,

I would keep it and never give it to my enemy.

Princess, if she is the one who controls our future,

she wouldn't make us leave, would she?

Then we would be so miserable.

I dare her! Let me tell you,

I am a princess with higher status.

And I will be one for the rest of my life.

It was not easy for me to have what I have now.

I will not let her spoil it!

Good!

Xiao Jing, you did grow bigger.

Da... Madame Xia!

You are indeed different.

Taller? More tan?

We are not the same people anymore. You are no longer the Li Yao you used to be.

So, I am not the He Lianjing I used to be.

So you used my name to pick up chicks?

What?

I meant, why were you doing this to a little girl from outside the border?

Don't tell me that bangle bracelet is yours.

Did you two say the winner gets the bangle bracelet?

You met Anruan?

Let me tell you. She lied about it.

You lost again!

But you did improve a lot.

I can't believe that you lasted through thirty moves with me.

By the way, what food did you bring today?

You are shameless about tricking me out of food.

Forget about it. I know that I can't beat you. I did bring some.

So this is the specialty of Tianshang Hall? It's not so special to me.

It's just like the simmering soup pots we have here.

Not as good as the ice cream though.

The nine different slots,

are for different sauces and are different temperatures.

Different ingredients chopped into different shapes.

They can be in shreds or in cubes.

And there are slices, too. You can get a different texture from them.

Of course, most importantly, the nine slots are for separate portions.

These three are for you and the rest are for me.

Why do you get six and I only get three? It's not fair!

You are a lady. Why eat so much?

All right, forget that. You get four and I get five. Is that better?

It's fine. I will just eat from your slots.

What are you doing? I ate food from that already!

It's all right, I don't care!

But I do.

I dare you!

Wine.

This is much better.

Since you prepared all of this,

I will just be the bigger person and forgive you.

Let's toast!

I want to eat that!

These are mine! I put this food in! Your slots are over there!

You are so stingy! I want what I want!

These are mine! These are mine!

Princess! Thank the gods I found you.

Why are you hiding from me?

Look, I'm handsome and I am in great form.

Everything about me is right for you.

You don't want to be with me, but you are with this loser?

You're calling me a loser?

Yes, I did!

Stop it! Tai Shan, look at you, how are you more handsome than him?

I just am!

I am going to beat you up, pretty boy!

Anruan! Are you hurt?

I am so sorry!

- How are you doing? - I'm fine...

Let go of your hands!

You're misunderstanding us, Brother.

As long as she is willing to give my property back,

I promise that I will never see her again!

What are you talking about? I dare you to run away!

You are my slave!

Princess, I can be your slave, too.

I don't want you...

I told you many times. Why can't you listen to me?

But I really like you!

How about this! You know, to be the princess's slave,

you need to answer some questions. If you pass the test,

- not only can you be her slave, you can even marry her if you want to! - Huh?

What are you talking about?

Shush, Shush...

If you can't answer them, you can never bother her again.

Fine. Let's do it!

There was a farmer who has some chickens and rabbits. One day, the farmer asked his son to count them.

The son says that there are 35 heads and 94 legs.

So how many chickens and how many rabbits are there?

35...

94...

- A rabbit has four legs! - Right, right.

A chicken has two legs...

How do I figure this out?

It's easy! Suppose the rabbits hold up two of their legs in the air,

Then the number of chicken legs and rabbit legs on the ground will be the same.

70 legs in total.

But the rabbits still have two legs in the air,

so taking the 70 away from 94, leaves 24 legs.

Then half of 24 is 12 and that is the number of rabbits.

The remaining 23 heads are the number of chickens.

Understand?

I don't understand...

How should I explain this to you?

Or... we can have a swordfight!

Don't forget! Anruan's future husband

needs to know not only how to fight and ride horses, but also needs to know how to run a country.

You can't even run a farm, how will you run a country?

Also, you gave us your word.

You--

Li Yao, how come I didn't know you were this smart?

Of course, I am!

Princess! I will never come to bother you again. Take care.

Good! Let's keep eating hot pot!

I see... the chicken and rabbit riddle.

I would need to use a binary equation.

And you only needed oral calculations and mental mathematics.

What a genius! That's great!

Lets me ask you, since I did her such a huge favor,

don't I deserve to have my bangle bracelet back?

And then what...

You had such a good rest, Princess.

I was exhausted.

It's exhausting to be pregnant.

The doctor your husband sent will be here soon.

Let him take a good look at you.

What's wrong?

Look, Princess!

Why is this happening?

Don't scare me, Princess! Come lie down!

What day is today?

- The 8th lunar day. - The 8th lunar day...

It's not possible.

My heavenly waters were delayed sometimes before but came by the 8th lunar day.

No. It's not possible!

Princess, you are saying...

The doctor hasn't come to see me yet.

I am afraid that I was happy for nothing.

- Princess! - Liuli!

Your husband is back!

Quick...

Come,

the small ones go here, the big ones go there.

How are you feeling today? The Imperial Doctor will be here soon.

Imperial Doctor?

You were in the palace today?

Yes, I told Elder Princess

that you were pregnant.

She was really thrilled. She even felt better physically.

Look at all these things. She sent them to you.

All kinds of supplements.

And baby clothes both for boys and girls.

Look at this.

Look at this jade. A very venerable monk from the West blessed this jade.

They say it's for keeping the mother and the baby safe.

It is a tribute! There was only one of these in the whole palace.

And some more gifts are coming, too.

We almost won't have space for them.

Let's not have the doctor come today.

Why not?

Because...

I just don't want to be seen by a doctor.

Why?

No reason!

All right, all right! Don't get upset.

Also,

look at this little baby robe. Isn't it good?

Elder Princess picked it out herself.

What do you think?

The Imperial Doctor you were talking about. Is he Doctor Zhang?

I don't think so. I think it's Doctor Yang.

I've had Dr. Zhang tending to me since I was a child. I don't want to change doctors.

But Dr. Yang is almost here.

I said I don't want Dr. Yang!

Easy, easy! Don't get mad!

I will do whatever you say, all right?

Right, Xiaoya, tell them that...

My wife is not going to be seen today!

Yes.

I am going to go find the scholars

and have a name made up for our child.

The baby is probably not even formed yet. What's the hurry?

You are right. I am just too happy/

Also, I heard that pregnant women get leg cramps easily.

Let me give you a leg massage.

What's wrong?

I just think it's not good to do it in front of others.

What others?

It's just a decent thing a husband should do.

Chunfeng, I want to ask you something.

If I don't have the baby,

are you still going to be this good to me?

What are you talking about?

I know,

it must be when I was drowning myself in sadness,

I ignored your feelings.

Don't worry, it's all in the past.

Us three will be very, very happy together.

Is this comfortable?

That's it?

What do you think?

So I was the one thinking too much.

I thought the Princess of Ximing

confessed her love to you because of your intelligence.

How is that possible?

Let's finish the drink!

You are such a smart slave!

And you also know how to cook delicious food.

Also, you can't beat me.

What if...

I take you in and marry you!

You mean to let me take you in and marry you.

Then... you'll let me take you in and marry me.

That's not right. I should be the one to take you in, that's getting married.

Letting you take me in is getting married?

Then I will let you take me in.

♫ Red candles and silk dresses, the flowing light reflects the bottom your eyes ♫

♫ One look and it has been thousands of years ♫

No, we can't...

If we can't, then forget about it.

♫ the traps has been set up ♫

♫ The flute stopped playing, nowhere to find the paper luan without a string ♫

♫ The flying flowers fall, but I can't see your shadow among them ♫

♫ Laughing at myself for being stupid, never being able to understand your language ♫

♫ Everyday, I carve you as my only one on my palm ♫

♫ The lunar eclipse is cruel, if love is as painful as burning bones ♫

♫ The frightening thunder roars, my thoughts are like ecstatic bells ♫

♫ I'll just stand here ♫

♫ and fight Heaven for you ♫

♫ The time machine shuttled and turned into an illusion ♫

♫ The clouds of floating dream stumbled and entered destiny ♫

♫ I'll just stand here ♫

♫ and guard you as you reincarnate ♫

- What are you thinking about? - Nothing...

Don't tell me I was right.

Of course not!

That doesn't sound right.

It was not your first time eating, drinking, and fighting together,

why didn't you get the bangle at that time?

It was my belonging. I can get it back whenever I want to.

I must have misunderstood it.

It seems like Princess Anruan marrying some old ugly guy tomorrow

has nothing to do with you then.

Wait! What?

Marrying who?

What's wrong?

Is that any of your business?

None of my business. I was just curious.

You know, Princess Anruan came to our country to marry a royal.

But she doesn't want a political marriage.

So tomorrow at Tianshang Hall,

we will have a martial arts competition.

She will marry whoever the winner is.

She just wants me to show myself. I am not falling for that.

You are right. I don't believe it either.

It's late.

Stupid Donkey is waiting for me to cook dinner. Catch you later.

- Wait-- - Also!

Don't worry, it has nothing to do with you.

I am leaving. Bye-bye!

Wait! But she...

Good day, everyone!

Good day!

Welcome to Tianshang Hall to see

the fight competition!

This is the main beauty of the day, Miss Anruan!

Greetings!

Our only rule is, whoever defeats her

will get to marry her.

I, hereby, announce,

the fight competition will now begin!

Yea! Yea!

Yes!

Yes, yes!

For preparing the venue, five ounces of silver.

Actors, one ounce of silver each.

Xiao Jing, I spent a fortune on your happiness.

Right...

Didn't you tell me that he knows that you were lying?

If I had hosted a fight competition to pick a husband

and you knew it was fake, would you come or not?

Maybe not.

Xiao Jing is using your name and cooking your food. How could he forget?

Also, other than Anruan, what else did you two talk about?

Stop being so jealous.

Just be part of the audience.

That's it!

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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 ♫