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Although the current Emperor

has begun his reign

the powers are still in the hands of the regent, Oboi

Such bad policies have nothing to do with Emperor Kang Xi

I don't understand a single word you said

All I know is that as the Emperor

he must be accountable to the people

He has begun his reign yet Oboi is still doing bad things

so in my opinion, he is either an evil king

or a stupid king

- Cut your nonsense or I'll... - He is correct

The emperor is either evil or stupid

to allow the powers to be vested in the hands of others

The fan he is holding looks expensive

Offending such a rich person is not a good idea

Fine... I know you're hungry

Buns for sale...

- I should fill you up first... - Fresh buns for sale over here!

- before I look for Brother Zhu - Buns for sale!

Fresh buns for sale!

We have fresh buns for sale!

Can this be the Capital's First Restaurant

that the rich young man mentioned earlier?

Then surely I can find the best food in this city here

Thank you for your visit

Sir, please come in

Please

Sir

have a seat over here

But I want to sit there

to enjoy the best view of the Capital City!

Bill...

That's it

Sir, do you have to occupy such big table

since you are alone?

Shall I change a seat for you?

What's wrong with being alone?

I can eat four servings in a seat

Go... Get me the menu

What a coincidence, we meet again

It is you

Brother

why are you staring at me?

Is there anything on my face?

Sir

Get me whatever that table has ordered

But sir, that table has other guests yet to arrive

Are you sure you can finish that much of food by yourself?

That is none of your business

Go and prepare my order

Wait a moment

get me some good wine

I want the best wine you have in your restaurant

Yes, sir

Go

A bird in the Capital City... Have fun!

You over there

why are you staring at me?

Still staring?

Fine. Today we will stare at each other

See who will move his eyes first

You've lost!

Don't stare at me again!

Rascal

So many good food Where shall I start?

Let's have a taste

That's not enough

Waiter

I heard that this city is famous for its roasted duck

Go get me one

But sir, whatever you have ordered

is enough for five big-sized men

Are you sure you can handle another duck?

What do you mean?

Do you think that I will dine and dash?

I have nothing but money!

Go... Get me a fat duck

Sir, your roasted duck

Wow. Roasted duck

Look how ugly it is... The way he eats

He looks like a kid eating

Look at him...

What is so funny?

We are laughing at you. Can't we?

You look like a girl but eat like a cow

Am I spending your money wearing your clothes

and eating your food?

Looks like you don't just have a big appetite

but also a bad temper

Today I will teach you a lesson for your parents

so that you will change

or you won't get a wife in the future

Teach me a lesson?

Have some duck first!

You are looking for trouble!

Are you intervening?

Gentlemen, all of us are here to have some good time

Let's not be bothered by this kid

Who are you? Mind your own business

My name is Long San

- Waiter! - Yes, sir?

What is happening, sirs?

Get the gentlemen over there more dishes

and a bottle of your best wine I'll foot the bill

I apologise on behalf of this little brother over here

Please have a seat, gentlemen

This way, please

Waiter, is this enough?

Yes, of course. It's more than enough

Then you can have the balance

Thank you, sir!

He is a rich man indeed

Do you think your wealth makes you impressive?

Although you apologise on my behalf I won't be grateful to you

Little brother, it seems like you are enjoying some good food

Here are some snacks I brought from my home

that you won't get anywhere else Have a taste, will you?

This is so delicious!

You have an amazing cook at your house

Where is your big-sized companion?

I sent him to run some errands

It's a shame I can't eat anymore, I'm so full

Waiter!

Yes, sir?

Pack the food for me I want to bring them home

Sure, but please pay the bill first

Keep the change

This is... not enough

But that's a lot of money!

- Take this - It's not even close!

What about this? It should be enough

It's only enough for the starter

That's a lot of money for a starter!

Your prices are too high!

This amount of money is what my siblings and I

can earn in one year!

This is the Capital's First Restaurant

not some shack in your village

Just look at this table cloth

and look at the decorations in this restaurant

Only the palace can use yellow colour as decorations

others are not allowed to use yellow colour

But we can, do you know why?

It's because the late emperor personally allowed us to use it

What about this? I will pay for this meal

Wait

I know that you are richer than I am

but I know that I should not get it for free

What about this? I will owe you the amount for now

but I will pay you back once my brother has arrived

Sure, but leave that piece of jade you took out just now

as a deposit

Wear this jade pendant

and go back to the inn at once

Someone will fetch you back to the Pearl Valley tonight

Godfather, where are you going?

I want to be with you

I have to...

collect the bodies of the prisoners that were executed earlier

It is too dangerous for you to follow

What do we have to do with the executed prisoners?

Why you have to collect their bodies, godfather?

You are still too young to understand it

Remember, this jade pendant

is the only thing your biological mother had left for you

and it is the last thing to prove your identity

Do not lose it or make it dirty

No way. This is what my mother left me

before she died. I can't give you this

Does that mean you want to eat for free?

Little brother, here at the Capital's First Restaurant

there is an unwritten rule

They will treat those with extraordinary skills politely

If you have any extraordinary skills

show them now

That will pay for your meal

Yes... If you don't have enough cash

just show us what special skills you have

What kind of special skills do you mean?

Come

Little brother

do you see the poems and paintings on the wall?

As long as you can write a poem

or draw a masterpiece then that will be sufficient

Honestly

I have learned about poetry and paintings

but surely it can't be a match for what's on the wall

If you think you can't match it

then, are you specialised in something else?

Such as musical instruments dances or any martial arts?

That's right. I know many types of musical instruments

As to dancing and martial arts

I do know them slightly

But surely I am not an expert for any of it

So you are a jack of all trades but master of none

You...

That is only so much that one can learn

Despite his young age he managed to learn so many things

that has already made him an extraordinary person

What about this, little brother?

Show them what you are best at

and see if it is up to standard

If it is not, then I will be your guarantor

so that you can pay me back after you've found your brother

Excellent, just follow what Young Master Long said

and show us what you are best at

Show us...

Thank you, brother

What is he doing?

He is taking the plates...

What is he planning to do with them?

Little brother, although your skill is nowhere near an expert

but it is indeed impressive

So impressive

Good! Seems like he is best in Qinggong!

Good...

Such a skill...

So impressive...

Good...

Impressive...

- Good... - Impressive...

Can I leave now?

Definitely! Please leave your good name, sir

so that we can get you a discount at your next visit

There is no need for it

The gap between the wealthy and the poor is so huge

A meal in this Capital's First Restaurant

is enough to pay for the living expenses of my siblings and me

I shall leave now

I didn't expect the first meal will cost me that much

I'm broke even before finding Brother Zhu

If I don't find Brother Zhu sooner

I will have to sleep on the streets

Let's wait for Long San to come out and walk in that direction

then we will follow him and capture him

Fresh buns for sale...

Long San?

We have fresh buns for sale!

Brother

I was about to go and look for you

Brother

- I... - Come here

Little brother...

Don't say anything

Just now I saw a few men communicating in sign language

and it looks like they are targeting you

Really?

I seldom come to the city, I doubt I will have any enemies

Surely you don't have any enemies

but didn't your parent teach you that

you should not reveal your wealth in front of outsiders?

I think you are targeted because of your money

Do I look rich?

You look like someone who seldom leaves your house

and has no experience living outside

Although you are wearing plain clothes

the jade ring on your finger

the hat you are wearing

the rare jades on your belt

and look at this fan you are holding

it is the masterpiece of Huang Ting Jian, isn't it?

That's already enough to purchase this whole restaurant

I have overlooked these details

You have sharp eyes

Actually the skills I have

are not limited to what I've mentioned up there

I'm also good at inspecting antiques

You are indeed talented

May I know your name?

We can be friends

Don't ask for my name first

Let me ask you where's your big-sized servant

the one who pulled my braid?

Actually I have a few servants following me

but they are sent to run some errands

We agreed to meet at the painting shop at the junction

If you walk alone

I doubt you will ever make it to the painting shop

Then what should I do?

Let's do it this way

Since you helped me just now

and let me tasted the snacks you've brought, let me help you this time

First, get a room for me

A room?

What do you want to do?

This is my brother's clothes

quickly change into this clothes

Why?

Are you stupid?

I will wear your clothes and you will wear my brother's

Then I will go out to distract them so you can get to safety

Thank you, little brother

I can wear your brother's clothes

but how you are going to fit in mine given your small stature?

I guess you wouldn't know

I have experience living in the streets

I am good at these things

I will walk out of here pretending to be you and distract them

and you will walk to the painting shop where I will meet up with you

is it okay?

What is it?

Are you afraid that I won't return your expensive accessories?

Don't mind me, little brother

I know that you are someone

who is skilled and kind enough to help those who are in need

Surely you won't be after these accessories

I'm just afraid that it will be dangerous for you

to help me this way

Didn't you see my Qinggong?

That's a piece of cake

Then I shall thank you, little brother

I didn't expect that in this city of Beijing

there are robbers who rob and kidnap others in broad daylight

No wonder the government is making the punishments harsher

I thought you are a learned person What kind of logic is that?

Although I know nothing about governance

I know for a fact that only a benevolent government can last

Why are you still standing there? Go and change your clothes quickly!

- Pinwheels... - Buns...

Pinwheels for sale...

Buns...

Have a look.

- Buns for sale - Colourful pinwheels

Hot buns...

You are not Long San

How do you feel?

My trick worked

- You are clueless now, aren't you? - We've followed Long San for a while

But you have ruined our plans today

So what are you going to do?

Darn! Bad luck for me

Long San, I have only eaten your snacks

but now I have to give my life for you

Surely you will think that I have got away with your belongings

and consider me as a dishonest person

How unlucky I am!

Young master, someone ruined our plan today

Who is that?

This voice sounds familiar!

Put him down.

Yi Huan! Is that you?

Untie the rope!

Brother Zhu...

Why are you here?

Young master, who is this...

She is my little junior, Yi Huan

Do you know these robbers?

Be careful of your words. They are all my brothers in our alliance

Miss Yi Huan, we apologise for what happened

We didn't know you are with us

Why are you targeting that Long San?

All the rich men and officials love to visit the Capital's First Restaurant

Hence, we had stationed some spies at the restaurant

for us to get information

This few days, we realised that

Long San frequently visited the restaurant

and was trying to get information regarding the folks

He looks suspicious, yet he is extremely generous

We planned to capture him and have him questioned

while at the same time get some money from him

to fund our alliance's activities

We didn't expect it to be ruined by you

I'm extremely sorry, everyone

I didn't know you were our own men

I thought you were bandits who target the good people

I have received a letter from the masters this morning

informing that you have also come here and asking us to protect you

I was just wondering how are we going to find you

I didn't know we will meet like this

This is Ci Hang Drugstore

it is one of our meeting point in Beijing

The cashier and the workers in the store

are all our brothers from the alliance

My new identity is the resident physician for the drug store

please remember that

You must address me as Li Jian Qing, or Physician Lee

not as Brother Zhu anymore

I understand that

Brother Zhu, where are Brother Ye Sister Xue and Sister Fan?

They are all out for missions

I was coordinating the kidnapping of Long San

who knows it is ruined by you

Well, why are you helping him?

Regarding this...

I have to go in and change my clothes I will tell you the story later

So you risked your life for him

simply because you ate his snacks?

To be honest, I wasn't thinking of risking my life

All I thought was that since I am good in Qinggong

even if I can't defeat these beggars, I can still run

Look at you. You have never worked hard in your practice

and you were short of experience

Luckily it was us this time

or else...

Or else what?

Brother Zhu, didn't you dislike me a lot?

You often criticise everything I do

Wouldn't my death save you from troubles?

Touch wood! What are you talking about?

You can't simply talk about these things! Touch wood!

Fine... Touch wood

When did I dislike you?

Are you saying that on purpose to provoke me?

I was joking

Alright, Brother Zhu I have to go out for a while

No way. Unless you tell me where you are going

What if anything happens to you?

Don't worry. I will be fine

I just want to return Long San's belongings to him

This Long San is suspicious

Keep an eye on him

When you see him try to find out what he is up to

I understand, Brother Zhu, see you!

Be careful!

Our young master has been waiting for you

but you never come

Young Master Long San had left because of some emergencies

He had left?

Young Master Long San asked me to pass you this

Did he say anything before he left?

Did he think that I was a dishonest man

who ran away with his belongings?

Surely he didn't think so

Young Master Long San has never cared much about his money

Instead, he seemed to have cared for you a lot

He asked us to send him a message

once we hear from you

Which household is he actually from?

This... I can tell you no more

I mean no harm

I just wish to return his belongings to him personally

so that he wouldn't misunderstand

Young Master Long San said that you can have all of them

as a token of appreciation for your help

All of them? These are expensive

yet he is giving me all of them?

Young Master Long San seemed to be very fond of you

and wishes to be friends with you

Little brother, may I know your good name?

Since he didn't want to reveal his real name

why I have to be completely frank with him?

Alright! Since he has given them to me, then I'll take them

Then how should we contact you in the future, little brother?

Tell Long San that we will meet again if we are fated to

That Long San must be thinking of befriending you

because he saw your abilities

But judging from his generosity

he must be a big shot too

Yi Huan, if you have chance

you should visit Baoya Printing Shop frequently

and see if you can meet him there

I am also quite curious about his identity

I want to know what is he up to

We have spies in the Capital's First Restaurant

If he shows up

we will have the chance to get more information about him

Brother Zhu

aren't you and Brother Ye Sister Fan and Sister Xue

busy for your missions?

Then?

Then I shall not cause you more trouble

I want to take a look at the Forbidden City

I promise I will not cause any trouble

Wait a minute. Come back here

Don't be so reckless

Take a look at this

I know you want to visit the Forbidden City, so I will go with you

But before we go

aren't you supposed to familiarise yourself with the map

of Beijing and the Forbidden City?

This is the Noon Gate, in front of it is Taihe Gate

Is this where the emperor lives?

It looks fabulous

Yes, that is the Forbidden City

It is supposed to be my home

But now it is the home of someone else

Yi Huan, one day I will be living in the Forbidden City

and I will issue a decree to make you my empress

You will sit on the Phoenix Throne

and live gloriously in the Forbidden City

I don't wish to become the empress

nor do I wish to live in the Forbidden City

This Forbidden City

is just like a giant cage made of gold

what good does it have? I wouldn't want it

Don't you wish to be the Mother of the Realm?

Why I have to be the Mother of the Realm?

I have only three ambitions in my life

First, I wish to eat all the good food the world has to offer;

secondly, to wear every piece of nice clothes

And the third

is to find a cure for the scar on Sister Qian Ying's face

Yi Huan, you are the daughter of Prince Jin of the Ming Dynasty

and my future wife

how can you have no ambitions?

I'm telling you the truth

I don't want to be a princess consort to the Crown Prince

I don't dare to tell Father and the masters this

I can only tell you

Now it is a harmonious era

and the people are living in peace

what difference does it make to have an emperor with the name of Zhu

or an emperor with the name of Aisin Gioro?

Why do the masters keep thinking of restoring the Ming?

How can you say such treacherous things?

Look, how angry you have become

I don't dare to tell the masters but you

If even you will get offended by my honesty

then I will just continue to lie

and tell you the things you want to hear