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[The Flame's Daughter]

[Episode 5]

Young Mistress.

I never imagined that you were trained in martial arts, Miss Ying Yi.

Young Mistress, perhaps you have misunderstood something?

How am I trained in martial arts?

Young Master Feng knows that I'm quite frail

so he just taught me the basics.

The basics were enough for you to fend off swords

and block my strength.

You even want me help you put on a pitiful act in your favor?

It seems like you really are a rare martial arts prodigy.

You're much smarter than I thought.

It's just a pity that...

you still lost to me.

You hate me, don't you?

I hate you too.

If it weren't for you

I'd have become the mistress of Maple Quarters by now!

You and your father

you forced Zhan Feng, crying and begging him to marry you.

Lie Ru Ge.

You really are shameless.

Thank you, Ying Yi.

You've just made up my mind for me.

I had thought that Zhan Feng fell for you because you're kind

even though you once made a living in the brothels.

I thought that was the reason he was so infatuated with you.

I never expected him to forsake me for someone like you.

Lie Ru Ge, if you hadn't been born into Flame Villa

if you weren't Lie Ming Jing's daughter

he never would've wanted to marry you in the first place!

But I was born into Flame Villa, and I am Lie Ming Jing's daughter!

Whether you're envious or jealous of me, that is fact.

You have to accept it.

Besides, you have my blessing now.

I hope that you can keep fooling Zhan Feng with your act.

I wish you every happiness.

Lie Ru Ge!

I know that you're jealous of me!

To prove that I really do wish you well

I can offer you a present.

You must like this present.

Because this way, you can keep being the Ying Yi that everyone pities.

The maids are watching us.

You can't run away or strike me back.

That slap is for Die Yi.

Mentor, the chill always attacks on the 15th every month.

Go shut the door.

Yes.

Mentor.

You can go.

Yes.

Are you there?

Isn't there a banquet at the villa tonight?

Why... aren't you getting ready for it?

Will you attend it?

I'll attend if you want me to.

I'm so scared.

What are you scared of?

Everyone from Flame Villa will be there.

I'm scared that...

Zhan Feng will annul our engagement.

I'd be letting my father down.

Are you only worried about disappointing your father?

What scares you even more...

is having to face the truth.

Right?

I'm right, aren't I?

Yin Xue.

What exactly brought you to Flame Villa?

I wish to be your strategist.

But there's nothing I seek.

I wish to assist you in... living a safe and peaceful life.

Are you willing to let me?

I have to get going.

I'll see you at the banquet.

Mentor, why don't we just skip the banquet tonight?

No.

Just as Ge'er said...

this banquet is an important biannual occasion.

Whether it's Lie Ming Jing or Zhan Feng

one of them will definitely make a move tonight.

Ge'er is the most innocent one.

Brother Zhan...

It's been 19 years.

Ge'er and Feng are all grown up now.

You can rest easy.

Actually...

I failed to teach Zhan Feng well.

He has hurt Ge'er.

[Anye Ming's Memorial Tablet, Zhan Fei Tian's Memorial Tablet]

I will... wrap up the matter tonight.

Here, drink up.

Please drink.

- Here. - Sure.

Jing Lei.

Half of the banquet is already over.

Why isn't Young Master Xue here yet?

I delivered the invitation to Pear Quarters.

Young Master Xue's disciple received the invitation.

They should be--

Young Master Xue has arrived!

I even thought that you didn't like such events, Young Master Xue.

I thought you wouldn't show up.

Master Lei, you're being too polite.

Since the banquet has already begun, I'll just join in.

Sure, make yourself at home.

- Here, after you. - After you.

Have a seat.

That's mine.

Ge'er...

Aren't you worried that other people will misunderstand us

if you act so intimate, or would you prefer that they misunderstand?

I can just stay away from you.

Is that so?

But I think... you're the one closest to me.

Where is your fiancé?

Young Master Feng has arrived!

Young Master Feng is here.

Who is that?

Isn't that...

Why would Young Master Feng invite her?

That's her?

Sit at my table.

How ridiculous.

- He shouldn't do that. - Exactly!

Young Master Feng, I'm afraid that it's against our regulations.

Which regulation?

Head Housekeeper Yi, don't take it to heart.

The young lady that Young Master Feng brought is obviously injured.

He's just letting her rest.

It's not like she has to sit with old folks like us.

Since everyone is present

including Young Master Xue and two guests from Top Blade City and Thunderclap Sect

I, Lie Ming Jing, have a joyous announcement to make.

It's...

my daughter's marriage.

Father.

Father, please continue.

Zhan Feng and Ge'er grew up as childhood sweethearts

so they are close.

Now, they have grown up.

I announce that in a month's time, on the Double Ninth Festival

they will be officially married.

Congratulations, Master!

Congratulations, Young Master Feng and Miss Ru Ge.

No!

What is the matter?

Zhan Feng.

Do you know what you're saying?

I said...

No.

Senior Feng.

Do you know what the consequence will be?

Whoever defies Master's orders will be stripped

of martial arts and cast out of Flame Villa.

Give me a reason.

- It's because I-- - It's because I don't like him.

- Why would Miss Ru Ge-- - Exactly.

It's because I don't like him.

Father, I'm sorry.

I was once fond of Zhan Feng.

But not anymore.

I was the one who stopped loving him first.

I let Zhan Feng down.

That's why I can't marry him.

Ge'er...

Don't try to defend your--

Don't defend your senior.

I'm not.

I'm just defending myself.

Ge'er!

Father.

I'm begging you.

I can't marry him.

It's because she has fallen for me.

Why would she choose Zhan Feng when she has me?

Brother Yi, I'm the one that defied Father's orders.

I'm willing to accept the punishment.

Head Housekeeper Yi, you mustn't take this seriously.

Exactly, Ge'er.

You've got it wrong.

How could they punish you?

This is no more than a daughter confiding in her father with her troubles

by telling him that she has fallen for someone else.

If you even have to be punished for that

doesn't that make your father too unsympathetic?

Exactly.

How can any children not have conflicts with their parents?

No, it's still too serious to call this a conflict.

It's just voicing an opinion in an inappropriate event.

Brother Ming Jing, just tell Young Mistress off a bit.

Don't be angry at a young girl.

Exactly, Brother Ming Jing.

You're lucky to have a honest and candid daughter like Ru Ge.

- Exactly. - Mentor.

Please don't reprimand Ru Ge.

Yi Lang!

I'll let you be the judge of this matter.

Young Mistress was just talking to her own father.

Not the Master of Flame Villa.

I'm the one who didn't figure out my daughter's troubles.

I've made a spectacle out of myself for no reason.

All right.

Since both of them are still single anyway

and she's also my daughter

we'll call off the engagement they made three years ago.

We'll call it off!

But no one is ever allowed to bring this matter up again!

Yes, Master!

Ge'er.

Senior Yu, I'm all right.

Your Highness.

It's already very late.

You should get some rest soon.

Would I have been able to help Ge'er a bit more at the banquet

if I'm not in such a condition?

It's all resolved now.

Your Highness need not blame yourself.

- Go and help them later. - Yes.

Young Mistress.

It's you?

May I come in?

Do you know why I'm here today?

You shouldn't have come here.

Do you have to be so cruel when it's already come to an end?

I've always liked you ever since I was a child.

The way you stand, the way you walk...

The way you speak...

The way you look when you're training...

Or when you're quiet...

I followed you wherever you went.

What is it exactly that I like about you?

I've already forgotten.

All I know is that I'm fond of you.

Did you ever like me?

Did you ever...

liked me just a little?

Weren't you bold enough last night to say that you don't like me before everyone?

Why don't you dare to answer me now?

Tell me.

Finish what you didn't get to say last night and make it clear.

Say it!

Tell me!

I just tried it again.

It's still so boring.

Zhan Feng...

Lie Ru Ge.

What more do you want?

I only came here to return this to you.

From now on, you're just Lie Ru Ge's Senior Feng.

I'm just your junior.

We're not related in any other way.

There's nothing more between us from now on.

Done. Thank you, gentlemen.

- Young Master Ji. - Please head inside.

- Sure. - Top Blade City.

A pair of ceramic vase with azure dragons.

- Thank you. - Young Master Ji.

- Here. - Here.

Done.

- Thank you. - Jiangnan Thunderclap Sect.

Please head inside.

White jade and gold scepter of longevity.

Why are there so many jade scepters this year?

Master Lei accepted a few pairs of jade scepters last year.

Perhaps the other pugilist sects figured out his preferences?

Please halt, Young Master.

This is--

Whose maids are they?

Are you Flame Villa's Young Master Ji?

Indeed.

You are--

We're here upon the orders of our Young Master.

These are all humble gifts from the Blossoms House.

- Where? - Blossoms House?

Blossoms House?

You're referring to Young Master Xue?

Yes.

Thank you.

Please head inside.

Mentor.

Young Master Xue even summoned his maids here.

What does he take our villa for?

If anyone learns of it, we'd be ridiculed by so many people!

How absurd!

Young Master Xue has mentioned this matter to me.

He just wishes to set up an unforgettable Double Ninth Festival for Ge'er.

Moreover, he means no harm.

Once Double Ninth Festival is over, his maids will also leave the villa.

All right!

This matter is concluded.

Stop discussing about it.

Double Ninth Festival is soon approaching.

All quarters are to prepare for it.

This year, all the branch masters are present for the festival.

I hope that we can celebrate it with great cheer.

Yes!

Yes.

Yes.

Your Highness.

Young Master Xue has summoned his maids from Luoyang's Blossoms House

for Double- Ninth Festival.

I know.

Your Highness, aren't you worried that he might not mean well?

I trust my mentor's judgment in friends.

- Xuan Huang. - Present.

What gift should I get Ge'er for this Double Ninth Festival?

Do you have any ideas?

I don't know how women think.

Neither do I.

What do you wish to say?

May I be so bold as to say this?

We could all tell how Your Highness feels about Young Mistress.

Now that Zhan Feng has let Young Mistress down

why don't Your Highness ask for her hand?

You think that I should?

Yes, Your Highness should ask for her hand in marriage.

Not only will this save Flame Villa its integrity

but also fulfills Your Highness's years of yearning.

My health...

I'm afraid to burden Ge'er.

If you still don't get well soon

how could you celebrate Double Ninth Festival with us?

I don't wish to be ill either, Xun Yi.

I think that it's good for her to be ill.

Although Young Mistress is sickly, she can now smile genuinely.

Who would say it's good to be sick?

I'm just so happy.

Young Mistress finally is back to her old self!

Right, Young Mistress, all the quarters are celebrating Double Ninth Festival.

Xun Yi and I weren't in the mood to prepare because you're ill.

Where should we go tonight--

For the festival?

When do you both have to watch what you say to me?

We'll keep Senior Yu company today in the Bamboo Quarters.

We won't go to the Maple Quarters.

What about the Pear Quarters?

Pear Quarters?

Young Master Xue had me take in so many gifts for Double-ninth Festival

that they form a pile.

Mister Youqin came over to invite you so many times already.

The gifts are for me?

Exactly. They are meant to win you over.

Young Master Ji was so mad.

I think that Young Master Feng would also get mad.

We'll go over to the Pear Quarters then.

Yin Xue?

Did you bring everything from the Blossoms House?

Ge'er, this is something new.

Try it.

What is it?

Are you testing medication on me?

You're the Young Mistress of Flame Villa.

How would I dare do so? Try it.

- How is it? - It's weird.

This is to be sprinkled on meat.

What is it?

It's peppercorn, or simply, pepper.

Pepper?

It's from the Kingdom of Magadha (India).

There are many other things.

Come, I'll show them to you.

Yin Xue.

Why are you so kind to me?

Have you forgotten?

We had just announced that night about sharing a mutual affection.

Wasn't that why you turned down Zhan Feng's engagement?

That was just an excuse.

I took it seriously.

I can't tell if you're telling the truth or not.

Don't say that again.

Young Master Xue, you're remarkable!

How is this place still Flame Villa?

It's just like Blossoms House here.

What is that?

This--

This looks exquisite.

- What is it? - Pepper.

Pepper? What is it for?

Blow on it.

- It can tempt minds. - Blow on it?

What happens when minds are tempted?

You'd be remembered for life.

It's so miraculous?

See?

Won't she remember you for this for life?

- Lei Jing Hong! - It's used in cooking.

Young Master Xue, you got me in trouble!

Xun Yi and Die Yi, take her away to wash her face.

- Yes. - Yes.

You are so dead!

Lie Xiang, I didn't mean it!

Mentor.

Madam Blossom specially asked me to bring this to you.

She said that someone sent this to Blossoms House

specially for Mentor.

This is...

Anye Luo drew this.

Thank you.

Miss Dao, you need not be so polite.

I heard that Housekeeper Xun Yi is in charge of all the maids?

Yes.

You must be well aware of every maid's background?

Yes.

I'd like to ask you about someone.

A maid.

Please do ask away, Miss Dao.

She should have grown up in Linze.

She was sent here when she was about seven or eight years old.

She's 18 years old.

It's said that she should be very beautiful.

What is it?

There was only one batch of maids sent from Linze.

It's just that the area became Top Blade City's territory

so no other maids were sent from there.

These years, many left or got married.

There are only five left.

I wonder why Miss Dao is looking for this person?

She's a younger sister of Lei Jing Hong's close friend.

They lost her many years ago.

A few days ago, Young Master Lei mentioned her to me.

That's why I'm asking.

May I ask to meet those five maids?

Sure, please wait a moment.

I'll go and bring them here.

However, Miss Dao and Young Master Lei are of very special identities

so please don't state the reason.

Just say that you wish to replace your two maids in the guest room.

Sure, I understand what you mean.

Xun Yi!

Why did you say five maids?

The both of us meet the description as well?

That makes seven.

Let's see what it really is for before we mention us.

Let's go and get ready.

- Here. - Hurry up.

Over here and there as well!

- Yes! - Put it up higher in the corridor!

- Yes. - Hang them higher!

- Yes! - Be quick.

Hurry up!

What are you doing?

Get rid of all the lanterns!

This...

Senior Feng, it's the Double Ninth Festival today.

From now on, Maple Quarters will not celebrate Double Ninth Festival.

- This is... - Take everything away!

Leave.

- Quickly. - Yes.

Leave now!

You may all leave now.

- Yes. - Yes.

How did Young Master Lei know that none of them is the right one?

I'm looking for an orphan.

They have parents so none of them is the one.

An orphan?

Does Miss Die Yi know anyone that fits the description?

I... I'm an orphan.

I was also raised in Linze.

I'm 18 years old.

Were you taken away at seven or eight years old

by a woman with the surname, Zhang?

It was a woman but I don't remember her surname.

Were you taken first to Ping An Town and then Flame Villa?

Yes.

The woman who met you there has the surname, Wang?

Yes.

Do you remember your first foster parents' surname?

Let me think.

Zhou.

How did you know?

It's because I'm the head of all maids.

I should know of such matters.

Young Master Lei, where is my brother?

Has he been searching for me?

He...

He...

Say something quickly!

He also told me that his sister has a birthmark on her left ear.

Miss Die Yi, do you have one?

I don't...

Could he have remembered incorrectly?

Apart from that, I met all the other descriptions.

He wouldn't.

He kept emphasizing on that mark.

Then it can't be me.

Xun Yi and Die Yi, the banquet is about to begin.

Don't you have to get ready?

Let's go. I apologize for not being able to help Young Master Lei.

What did you ask Xun Yi to help you with?

I'm looking for my old friend's younger sister.

A younger sister?

She's in Flame Villa?

No... I must have remembered it incorrectly.

I've heard that Double Ninth Festival matters the most to Flame Villa.

Is there a reason?

Definitely. According to the "Book of Changes", nine is Yang.

Double Ninth means double yang so it's also known as Double Yang Festival.

My father said fire is made as offering in the ancient past.

We're Flame Villa so we take it seriously.

The banquet is starting.

- Let's go. - Sure.

This really is so nicely decorated.

It's so glamorous.

Lie Xiang, sit here.

Here, let's have a drink?

Here.

Here, Lie Xiang.

Yin Xue.

How much money do you have in the Blossoms House

for you to squander like this?

Sit down first.

I'll tell you about it slowly.

The Blossoms House is only my accommodation in Luoyang.

It doesn't make any money.

What exactly--

What exactly... what?

There's so much that I wish to ask you.

I don't know where to start.

You can ask me one by one.

Get all your questions answered.

If I ask you, will you answer me honestly?

I will.

You'll ask and I'll answer.

But you'll have to take a sip of the Blossoms Wine before every question.

It depends on how much you can drink to get secrets out of me.

This is the first time anyone has hoaxed me into drinking like this.

Sure, I'll drink.

Apart from the Blossoms House, what other businesses do you run?

In the eight provinces of the north

I have jewelry stores, restaurants, brothels, bodyguard agencies

salt stores, and pharmacies.

There's a wide range of everything.

What a huge business.

How are you so skilled in martial arts?

I learned it from my mentor.

That doesn't count as an answer, all right?

Who doesn't learn martial arts from a mentor?

Fine.

You can ask again.

Who is your mentor?

Which sect are you under?

The Misty Deity Lineage.

There really is the Misty Deity Lineage?

The Misty Deity Lineage...

The Misty Deity Lineage still exists.

Only those destined for it can see them.

Can you really become a deity?

Young Master Xue sent for half of what the Blossoms House had

just to cheer Young mistress up.

Simply with that, he's so much better than Young Master Feng!

Young Mistress was supposed to marry Young Master Feng today.

I was worried that she might be upset at the sight of the celebrations.

But now, we owe it to Young Master Xue that she isn't sad.

Stop drinking.

I have to keep drinking.

I still have so many questions to ask you.

You'll get drunk if you do. Stop drinking.

I really can keep drinking.

Hold on.

I almost forgot about this.

It's for you.

This is to keep evil away.

I'll tie this at my waist.

Why would you drink alone like those who feel down?

I don't want to be in the same room with a drunkard.

You won't even reunite with your sister.

You still have the cheek to talk to me?

How so?

She obviously isn't.

You made up the clue about the birthmark, right?

Die Yi is your Second Madam's daughter, right?

You...

I don't want to lie to you. Stop asking me.

I was right after all.

Why won't you reunite with her?

Didn't you see how much Die Yi wanted to meet her older brother?

I thought that she had known who she really is.

I only came here to talk her out of being Second Madam's spy in Flame Villa.

But when I saw her today, I felt as if she didn't know.

It's better not to reunite with her.

That wasn't what you told me.

I thought then that if she didn't know of the truth

I'll take her away with me and settle her down in a safe place.

But then today, I thought Second Madam must have a reason

for keeping such a secret.

Besides, Second Madam is extremely ruthless.

I don't wish to drag Die Yi down.

Even a tiger won't eat its own cubs. Don't you know that?

However ruthless she is, she won't hurt Die Yi.

Second Madam is far worse than a tiger!

Besides, Ru Ge seems to treat her maids really well.

She should be quite safe in Flame Villa.

I can decide later once I've investigated Second Madam.

You're thinking about him?

After tonight, it's a fresh start for you.

Sure.

The Misty Deity Lineage has skills to actualize virtual objects.

Sharp eyes.

You've tricked me again.

Since you've tricked me into drinking so much wine

you should at least actualize something virtual for me.

What would you like?

I'd like...

Something I've never seen.

What is that?

Flowing Fire.

This is the most beautiful and yet the most evil thing in the world.

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