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♫ Apricot blossoms are floating around during a spring day ♫

♫ The sunlight follow you unconsciously ♫

♫ Our youth is like a small boat drifting to the current ♫

♫ When the mist covers the rivers, worries among people begin to form ♫

♫ The people of our past has gone towards the heavens ♫

♫ When the (zither) string breaks, who will continue to play it's song? ♫

♫ Fate has been predetermined but does not help others ♫

♫ Life and death is just like a promise ♫

♫ In my dreams, I'm always drifting towards you but when I'm awake I'm alone ♫

♫ I'll never forget the joy and sorrows ♫

♫ On this path, let's meet as stranger ♫

[Song of Youth]

[Episode 17]

I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

It was my fault. I made a mistake.

I will never say anything like that again.

Don't go. Don't leave me, okay?

Even when I, Jia Fengyuan, was impoverished,

I was never insulted like this. I didn't expect to lose face in front of you.

You totally misunderstood me.

Why didn't you sleep a little longer?

Master told me to help my sisters-in-law with housekeeping today.

I shouldn't get up late and be laughed at.

There are many trivial matters at home that are exhausting. Maybe let Madam know as soon as possible

that you're not good at housekeeping so that you can leave it to your sisters-in-law.

- Why? - The three sisters-in-law aren't easy to get along with.

If they bully you, it'll cause me heartache.

Are you saying I'm easy to get along with? Those who can take advantage of me haven't been born yet.

Since you don't run after fame and fortune, what's the point of taking on these thankless tasks?

This is a huge family with a lot of expense. When you were abducted by bandits,

Madam went hither and thither to raise money. That's when I realized that the family was in the red.

Now that I'm married to you, I'm spending the rest of my life here. How could I not try hard to manage it?

Don't worry. I won't offend my brothers- and sisters-in-law or get bullied by anyone.

Anyway, don't be too hard on yourself. I didn't marry you to make you suffer here.

I know. I'm leaving now.

- Did you forget something? - What?

- I'm leaving. - Okay.

From today on, Fourth Young Mistress will be in charge of housekeeping with me.

Let me introduce the servants to you first.

This is from the Rongshou family. Her husband is the housekeeper

who takes care of all kinds of chores in the family and what people eat and wear.

Greetings to you, Fourth Young Mistress.

This is from the Qingxi family. She disciplines the servants

and arranges carriages for Madam and young mistresses.

Greetings to you, Fourth Young Mistress.

Greetings to you, Fourth Young Mistress.

I've looked at the accounting records. Why is the monthly expense 500 taels

while the family actually spends 600 taels?

- Who spends 100 more taels? - You have no idea

what difficulties a huge family has. Sometimes there are unexpected expenses.

500 taels is absolutely not enough.

Other people say that it's good to be a housekeeper. They are under the impression that it's a great job.

Who knows how much I've spent on it over the years?

I just use my dowries to make up for it.

I'd rather sacrifice myself than make the whole family suffer.

But all the daily necessities and ingredients don't cost that much, do they?

You're a layman, aren't you?

The chickens and ducks that people eat in the countryside are domesticated.

What we eat at home is guinea fowl.

This alone costs a few taels already.

Also, those fruit and vegetables in season come from the imperial estate.

The fabrics and cosmetics we use are high-quality.

Which of these isn't expensive?

So it's all about using an excuse to buy the most expensive items.

You don't have to buy a handkerchief for ten taels.

If you don't believe me, you can look at the accounting records.

We're a noble family after all.

A pair of chopsticks costs a hundred taels.

It makes sense for a handkerchief to cost ten taels.

I'm tired.

I think it's because I didn't sleep well last night. I'm even feeling a bit dizzy.

Take your time looking at them. I'll head back now.

You all stay here to serve Fourth Young Mistress.

If Fourth Young Mistress has any questions, she can figure it out immediately.

I don't want anyone to think that I did the math wrong.

Yes, Third Young Mistress.

Oh, you don't have your own maid yet.

Madam told me to appoint one for you.

Xiao Hong is upright. She's a good maid.

She'll be following your around from now on.

Good.

Hurry up and go.

Greetings to you, Fourth Young Mistress.

Thank you both for checking the accounting records with me.

If there's anything I don't understand, please give me guidance.

Fourth Young Mistress, you're very welcome.

This is our job duty.

Here.

These are the accounting records for the past three years. Please take a look, Fourth Young Mistress.

If you would like more peace of mind, we have those for the past ten years in the storehouse.

I will move them over here for you in a bit.

- Goodbye, lady. - Let's go somewhere else.

Lady,

look. What would you like?

They are all brand new and the colors are unique in the capital.

How much do these cosmetics cost?

It depends on which one you like. Yunbin Flower Powder

for eight taels, White Jade Bead Powder for six taels,

Lotus Flower Powder for ten taels,

and Pear Blossom and Apricot Flower Lip Balm for five taels.

Prices vary from color to color.

Which one would you like, lady?

Why are the prices the same as those in the accounting records?

Did Third Young Mistress really pay out of her pocket? It doesn't sound right.

How silly Fourth Young Mistress is!

She didn't know that the merchants in the capital

set the same prices.

Exactly. She's nowhere near as thoughtful as Third Young Mistress.

Third Young Mistress, this is what the merchants in the capital gave you.

Keep it safe.

Lin Shaochun doesn't understand rules of a huge family.

If she wants to be in charge of housekeeping, let her be.

If she's smart enough to let Madam know she's quitting, then let her quit.

If she's not smart enough, just let her pay out of her pocket.

I'll take whatever the merchants give me. I'm curious to see

how much Lin Shaochun can pay out of her pocket.

Poor her. Doesn't it mean Fourth Young Mistress

has to pay with the money she made by clearing up someone's garden

and collecting worn-out clothes and leftovers?

She wants to compete against me? Let me teach her a lesson.

Are you still doing the math?

I just don't understand why the family spends 7,200 taels a year?

Even if you include the money for the servants, it doesn't add up to that much.

How much we spend in a year is five or six times as much as other families. The housekeeper even said that she paid out of her pocket.

Do the math. Does it add up?

Have you ever heard of the saying that goes, "If the water is too clear, the fish cannot survive"?

If someone does it on purpose, they surely have all kinds of ways to do it.

They make money this way. We're just laymen, so it makes sense that we don't know how it works.

What if I stand in their way?

People can sacrifice their lives going after money. Birds can sacrifice their lives going after food. Most of the merchants in the capital collude with one another.

If you stop them from making a living, they would rather team up than sell you anything.

Then you'll have to go somewhere far away to shop.

It still won't be a good deal if you take the cost of labor and transportation into consideration.

That's absurd. Do we just let them collude with one another and mark up everything?

My wife, there is a lot of inside knowledge to learn in a manor.

Why bother to think about it so much?

It's getting late. You should go rest early.

No. I cannot indulge those unscrupulous merchants.

Just you wait. I'll definitely make them surrender obediently.and not dare to refuse selling to me.

Good. So can I take care of Fourth Young Mistress as I wish now?

Let's go? Let's go?

Go.

- Good tea. - Sorry to have made all the madams wait.

I prepared a healthy tonic for everyone.

Godmother.

Thank you.

Fourth Young Mistress, sit.

Knowing that you are doing well in the Sun family, I feel rest assured.

Fourth Young Mistress is very capable.

Your mother-in-law cherishes you. The young couple is affectionate to each other.

I really should congratulate you.

That's right. Congratulations.

Thanks to all the madams. I vited all of you here today because I'd like to ask about something.

What is it? Hurry and speak.

I wonder who is in charge of housekeeping in your manor?

My husband and I are very easygoing.

The steward is in charge of the housekeeping.

My health wasn't good in the first half of the year, so I haven't been in charge.

My daughter-in-law is in charge now.

My younger sister and I are in charge in my manor.

Money flows like water everyday through the hands of the person in charge.

In your opinions, Madams, if the person in charge of housekeeping has an ill intention,

is there any profit to make in the accounting entries?

This...

I grew up in the countryside.

I shopped in the market with my nanny every day.

I know the prices of the goods in the market.

If someone makes a profit from the purchasing, I really can't accept freely giving money away.

That's true, but what is there to be done?

[Recognizing Spring Pavilion]

- Madams. - Madams.

The four of you are the most famous purchasing brokers in the capital. You enter and exit all the big manors all year round.

You are also familiar with all the madams at this table. So I'll come right to the point.

The items that you sell to us are actually more expensive by a little bit than other sellers.

All the madams here think that your prices are too high.

Fourth Young Mistress, because all these madams are our old customers,

we have actually given you the lowest prices.

We are making a little money by selling in volume. There really isn't a lot of profit.

Think of it as our running errands for the madams.

That's right. Please don't wrongly accuse us.

Right, don't wrongly accuse us.

Actually, where you buy, what the prices are,

what the transporation costs, I know very well about them.

[Purchase Order]

What is going on?

Fourth Your Mistress, we really can't lower our prices anymore.

That's right, Fourth Young Mistress, we can't lower these prices.

We are just earning some money for our efforts.

Alright, I've been very direct with you.

If you can't lower the prices, I won't make it hard for you.

From now on, we just won't shop at your stores anymore.

Every February, all the manors put money together to send a boat to the Jiangnan area to make purchases.

Each time we can buy the items needed for half a year or even a whole year.

This way, we can save half of the expenses.

These extra money is enough to buy a few extra servants.

Why should we waste money to fill your holes?

Fourth Young Mistress has a great idea.

All the madams here are in charge of manors. Who doesn't want to increase income and reduce expenses?

Money doesn't fall from the sky.

- I'm sure all the madams understand this too. Yes.

No wonder the manor's expenditure is astounding every year. Madams, go home and look at the accounting books.

When you've looked through them, you will be calling for Heaven and Buddha.

Now that we have this money-saving solution,

I think it's an excellent idea.

Fourth Young Mistress can pool the money together, count me in.

Our family isn't a rich landlord.

We can't throw money away.

That's right. The purchasing expense for one year can now buy enough for two years.

Where can you find such a good deal?

Fourth Young Mistress, count me in.

Fourth Young Mistress, count me in too.

Fourth Young Mistress, don't forget me.

Yes.

Here, look at this tonic.

Let's taste Fourth Young Mistress's thoughtful gesture.

What do we do then?

Third Young Mistress, what do we do now?

You must think of a solution.

Maybe you can talk it over with the purchasing brokers?

No. If I come forward now, it's to find trouble for myself.

It'll let Fourth Young Mistress believe that I have taken a cut.

Then...

This is putting us in a dilemma.

Gently.

Looks like this little whore is determined to oppose me.

Sure! She cut off my source of money, she won't have an easy time either.

Rongshou''s maid, and Qingxi's maid.

What does Third Young Mistress order?

Whatever Fourth Young Mistress wants, just let her for now.

She saved money for the household, Master and Madam will praise her.

Tell the purchasing brokers to hold in their frustration for now.

Once the storm blows over, I will definitely find a way to kick her out.

Third Young Mistress, do you have a good idea?

A clever woman still can't cook without rice.

If you don't listen to her, what can she do to you?

Understood, Third Young Mistress.

Yes, Young Mistress.

It's hurting again.

Commendery Prince Nan'an is Master's old friend. He will be coming to visit in a few days.

He loves to eat our home-cook dishes.

This is the most important. You must be careful and thorough.

Eldest Young Mistress and Second Young Mistress don't take charge of anything.

The responsibility of hosting the guest will go to Third Young Mistress and Fourth Young Mistress.

Madam, my body hasn't been feeling well during this period of time.

I couldn't even breath smoothly last night.

My chest still feels in pain right now.

Imperial Physician Qi told me to rest quietly.

If my fundamental health is damaged,

I may not get pregnant in the future,

What? Not get pregnant?

We must be really careful then.

Tell the imperial physician to concoct the best medicine to nurture you.

You've been too busy. It's really hard on you.

Now that Fourth Young Mistress has entered the family, she can share your burden.

But Commendery Prince Nan'an is an esteemedd guest.

Fourth Young Mistress is young. I'm afraid she may be thrown into a panic.

What do we do?

Madam, don't be anxious. Sit down first.

Don't be anxious.

Madam must be cherishing Fourth Young Mistress.

You don't know how clever Fourth Young Mistress is.

She just saved several hundred taels of silver for the household recently.

Hosting the guest is easy for her.

Fourth Young Mistress, considering my recent poor health,

please help relieve me.

Madam, just let me handle this matter then.

Since Third Sister-in-Law isn't feeling well, just let her rest.

There's no other solution anyway.

Fourth Young Master, thank you for working hard.

Let me see. You can't get more exhausted.

You must lie down in bed everyday and not get up.

Yes, Madam.

Oh my grandchild.

Your Grace's visit has cheered up my humble abode.

Brother Sun, even though we haven't seen each other for some time, I've been thinking of you.

Uncle Sun, Father is thinking about the food in your house.

It's my honor.

Don't worry, Commendary Princess, I've ordered a banquet to be prepared.

Look at you, child.

Commendary Prince Nan'an is a straight-forward person.

If he eats well, he is happy. If he doesn't eat well, his unhappiness will show.

Commendery Prince is so harsh.

That's right. If the feast isn't to his liking, he will be enraged.

Then he must be served carefully.

Go to the kitchen to monitor them. Make sure nothing goes wrong.

Yes, I'll go immediately.

Ma'am, try some fruits.

So sweet.

You didn't eat enough? Hardler.

Harder.

Fourth Young Mistress is here.

Hurry and put them away!

Fourth Young Mistress.

What are you doing? Why aren't you working?

Please be considerate of us lowly servants.

You lowered the prices on the purchasing brokers

and saved money for the manor. It's a good thing.

But the purchasing brokers don't give us the fresh groceries.

So many of us have stomaches.

So we don't have the strength to do the work.

Today is the banquet for Commendery Prince Nan'an.

How can you not do the work at this important time?

Yes, yes. I beg Fourth Young Mistress to be considerate.

We really can't help it.

I've run to the outhouse for four or times times.

I can't even lift up my arm.

My stomach hurts so much.

Fourth Young Mistress, how about you do the cooking?

Forget it. You can all go rest.

I'll think of a solution.

Thank you, Fourth Young Mistress.

Thank you.

Thank you.

(moaning)

Xiao Hong, hurry and go to Hongyu Tower to order a banquet meal.

Yes.

Delicious.

Your Grace, you should try my Lu Mountain Cloud Mist tea.

Sure.

It is indeed a good tea.

This tapioca layered cake is also very delicate.

- Have another piece. - Sure.

Time flies. I vividly remember how they were when young.

Now they are married and established.

You are so blessed.

A house full of sons and daughers, while I only have one daughter.

I really envy you.

- Where is Commendery Princess? - Don't worry, Your Grace.

Fourth Younger Sister took her to watch Second Young Mistress play the qin.

Let her play then. I will just wait here for the feast.

My Lord, why isn't the feast ready yet?

Your Grace, you've only eaten the snacks.

Digest them first. There will definitely good wine and good food for you in a while.

If we start the feast now, I'm afraid you won't be eating enough.

That's fine. That's fine.

Steward Ding, pour tea.

Good, good.

Fourth Young Mistress, Madam told me to ask you

how prepared you are for the banquet since it's almost time.

Didn't I tell Xiao Hong to buy side dishes? Has she not come back yet?

Xiao Hong? I just saw her sitting in the garden. She didn't go out.

What?

Fourth Young Mistress, please punish me.

The money you gave me to buy side dishes for the banquet, I lost it

when I crossed the road.

- After searching for it– - Are you going to lie to me with this excuse?

You didn't lose the money, but you lost your conscience. You meant to do me harm.

No, Fourth Young Mistress. I've found the money. I'll prepare for the banquet now.

It's too late. Go back to your room now. Don't go anywhere.

I'll punish you after I'm done with my work.

Yes.

Fourth Young Mistress, what should we do? What should I say to Madam? I...

When you serve tea to Commendery Prince Nan'an,

also serve some filling snacks and see if you can hold it off a little while.

Yes.

Drink some water.

I'll tell you what, she won't be able to do anything she wants again.

- Exactly. - This is the consequence of stopping people from making a living.

Ma'am, you should eat a longan now as it restores vitality and nourishes blood.

Mother, what you're doing is unfair to our boss.

We're still getting paid.

You traitor. Get out!

Ma'am.

Xiao Cui, what's wrong?

They... They...

Fourth Young Mistress, my mother is old and she may make mistakes.

If she does anything wrong, please punish me instead.

Get up first.

Someone's coming. Hurry up and hide them all.

- Oh, it hurts! - It hurts!

It hurts so much!

It looks like every one of you is seriously ill.

You must have cheap food in your precious stomachs.

It's turned into a poison that's going to kill you.

I feel very sorry that you all have got sick because of me.

Maybe you didn't know that I've spent years in the underworld.

I'm great at treating illnesses.

Judging by how seriously ill you are, I have to treat you by scraping your bones.

Now I'm going to use this knife to scrape the poison off your bones.

Before I scrape your bones, I need to test it with a silver needle

to see where the poison is.

It's Spirit Palace point here, which restores vitality.

It's Lung Transporter point here, which heals tight chests and headaches.

It's Shoulder Well point here, which stops the fatigue of your limbs.

It looks like the poison isn't here. Let me try again.

No, no, no. I'm good. Fourth Young Mistress, spare my life. I'm good.

- Are you good? - I'm good. I'm good.

You see? I told you it works. Who's next?

- I'm good. I'm good. - Fourth Young Mistress, my stomach doesn't hurt anymore.

Ma'am.

I'm already good.

You too?

Since you're all good, hurry up and cook for the banquet. Whoever is sick again

can come to me for treatment.

Okay. We'll go immediately, Fourth Young Mistress.

Hurry up!

I heard that the Sun family's dishes are one of a kind.

- Commendery Prince, please enjoy. - Okay.

Very nice.

It's even better than what it used to be.

It's our entire family's honor that Commendery Prince likes it.

Very nice indeed.

Commendery Princess, which would you like to eat?

This.

- Wonderful dishes! - Absolutely delicious!

- I'll eat more then. - Here. Please enjoy.

Eat a little more.

- Be careful and hurry up. - Okay.

Concubine Mei.

Where's Master?

After seeing Commendery Prince out, he went back to his study room to work.

Now that Commendery Prince and Commendery Princess are gone, we can take a break. Why don't you go back to your room?

Yes, Madam. I'll look and see how they've tidied up things.

- Madam, please make the decision for me. - Madam,

I'm innocent!

What happened?

Madam, you were at the front of the house today so you have no idea what happened in the backyard.

Ma'am from the Rongshou family was angry at me after I reduced the shopping expense,

so she led other servants to pretend to be sick on purpose

and almost ruined the banquet for Commendery Prince. We can't keep servants like that. Madam, please make a decision.

Madam, I really had a stomachache.

Those servants in the kitchen ate the same pot of rice.

We did have a stomachache together. We didn't mean to cause Fourth Young Mistress any trouble.

Fine. Let's summon a doctor here to check your pulses.

I lied about treating illnesses and put the silver needle in your bodies randomly. You all acted like it worked.

How dare you say you didn't pretend?

Fourth Young Mistress, I–

You've lost your mind! What's special about today?

Commendery Prince attended the banquet here. How dare you try to ruin this important event?

What did the Sun family do wrong? Why did you want to do us harm?

Madam, I know I made a mistake. I know I made a mistake.

I just thought that Fourth Young Mistress cut the expense for the family,

but the merchants didn't send us fresh and high-quality ingredients.

I was just worried that Commendery Prince would blame us,

so we didn't dare to cook.

Whether they are high-quality or not, we can take a look.

If they turn out to be bad, we'll report to the law enforcement department immediately to deal with the merchants.

If they turn out to be good, what should you say?

I don't believe that someone who has served the Sun family for ten years doesn't know how to check ingredients.

It's my fault. It's my fault, Madam.

I really know I made a mistake, Madam.

I'm ignorant. I thought cheap goods were always bad.

Madam, considering how hard I've worked for the Sun family,

please forgive me this time. Madam. I beg for mercy, Madam.

I beg you, Madam.

Madam, I know I made a huge mistake. I won't do it again, Madam.

I won't do it again, Madam. Please forgive me, Madam.

You're an old woman now.

You have worked hard even if you might haven't made any achievements. Considering our relationship in the past,

we won't pay you for three months. If you do it again, you won't be here anymore.

Thank you, Madam. Thank you, Madam.

- Madam. -Thank you, Madam.

Thank you, Fourth Young Mistress.

- Madam. - Shaochun.

- Come to my home someday and try my wine. - Sure.

I've taken three days off from the Imperial Court. Let me take you somewhere to relax.

No, something's very wrong with this family.

She was forgiven after having made such a serious mistake. No wonder the servants don't listen.

I know. I'm afraid that you'll have a hard time if you keep managing them.

I'm not afraid of hard times.

If I don't settle things here, I'm not fulfilling my duties as Fourth Young Mistress.

Ma'am from the Rongshou family made things difficult. Even Xiao Hong did something bad behind me.

Let her go since you've figured her out

to avoid making any mistakes again when she serves you.

No, it's very useful to keep her by my side.

Girl, come over here.

Fourth Young Mistress.

- How many years have you spent in here? - I've been here...

Fourth Young Mistress, you should go somewhere else when the servants are cleaning up the courtyard

so that your clothes won't be dirty. There's some work over work that I need to assign to them.

I'll take them over there then.

Guess who I am.

Stop it, Xiao Xian.

What's going on, fourth sister-in-law? Is there anything upsetting you?

Ma'am from the Qingxi family seems powerful. Everyone in the family listens to her.

She's a senior here. Sometimes Concubine Mei and I have to listen to her as well.

Why?

Because the Rongshou and Qingxi families

listen to Third Young Mistress. We don't dare to offend them.

Ma'am from the Rongshou family decides what we eat and wear. If she's not happy,

she'll do something to our coal.

She either reduces the amount of coal or gives us choking coal.

She from the Qingxi family controls all the servants here.

Nobody dares to not listen to them.

But they used to not get along.

I guess it's because you married into our family that they collude with one another and see you as their enemy.

Those old servants are like half bosses here in the family.

Tonight a woman is marring into the Qingxi family.

Many servants went over there to help out. I don't see them notify us.

Tonight a woman is marring into the Qingxi family?

Yes.

Where is it?

Kowtow to each other.

Yes.

They are a great match.

This is the end of the ceremony.

- Good! - Good!

We'll send the couple to the bridal room.

- To the bridal room. - To the bridal room.

- Congratulations! - Thank you.

- Congratulations! - Let's go.

Fourth Young Mistress.

Fourth Young Mistress.

Hurry and go arrange servants to serve tea to Fourth Young Mistress.

Yes.

Fourth Young Mistress, please sit.

No need. I can just sit here.

Oh, Young Mistress.

Ma'am, you are really something. You didn't even say a word about such an auspicious event in your family.

People will say the Sun family is not good to the old-timers.

I came over to give you presents. Will you welcome me?

How can Young Mistress say this?

You are an esteemed guest that we don't even dare to invite. How can we not welcome you?

Xiao Hong.

Young Mistress, this...

How can I deserve this? Thank you, Fourth Young Mistress.

It's just that... our home is simple. Hope you don't suffer.

You are being courteous. Everything looks good to me.

Ma'am, you are blessed.

Your son is married. In another year and a half, you'll have a grandchild.

At that time, I'll come over for the 30-day celebratory wine.

Thank you for the well-wish, Young Mistress. If I am so lucky,

I will definitely send an invitation to Young Mistress.

I'll congratulate you in advance then.

Fourth Young Mistress, please come inside.

Come, come.

Ma'am, why aren't you drinking tea?

Does Young Mistress have something to tell me?

Young Mistress came in person to congratulate my son's wedding yesterday, I really don't deserve it.

I'm just a servant with no money and no power. It's all based on conscience when I wholeheartedly devote to serving the masters.

Do you think that I called you here to make accusations?

I only wanted to drink some tea with you and have a heart-to-heart chat. Don't be so restrained, Ma'am.

I see the way you dress is a little too plain.

I brought this hairpin from my own family.

It will be suitable for you to wear. I'm giving it to you.

No, no, I cannot take that.

Fourth Young Mistress, if you want something done, just say it. I'm not someone

who would take money and serve as ox or horse.

Ma'am, don't say that.

I don't want or wish for anything. I just want Ma'am to wear this to look nice. Isn't this acceptable?

Then... Thank you, Young Mistress.

It's so pretty.

- Why did Ma'am of Qingxi family come out of Fourth Young Mistress's room? - Right.

Is she bought off by Fourth Young Mistress?

- Who should we listen to from now on? - I wonder too.

Hey, look at the jeweled hairpin on her head.

Are you done with the work?

You two, sweep over there.

Yes.

Oh my!

You're dressed so festive.

Have you climbed up high?

What are you talking about? Who's climbing up high?

Uh?

You went to Fourth Young Mistress, and she gave you a jeweled hairpin.

You still want to deny?

It's true I took the hairpin, but it's because Fourth Young Mistress forced it on me.

I didn't tell her anything.

Who would believe that?

If you didn't ingratiate yourself to Fourth Young Mistress, why would she give you a jeweled hairpin?

You must be envious because Fourth Young Mistress gave me the hairpin?

You are choking me with these words.

Look at you. You've spilled the beans, haven't you?

Oh my! You step on us to ingratiate yourself with Fourth Young Mistress.

All you got is this little bit.

How great you are!

She just sent you off like a beggar!

Rongshou family's ma'am, you are the beggar.

Let me tell you, Qingxi family's ma'am.

All the dirty deeds that you did,

- is there any that I don't know? - Hurry, hurry.

- Look. - Should I reveal everything and let the others judge?

Be quiet.

What are they arguing about?

The servants' monthly wages only go through you to be distributed.

You get to take off 30 percent on your own.

You thought I didn't know?

You rotten slut, you dare to continue with this nonsense,

be careful that I'll tear your mouth!

Oh...

You want to fight?

I'll tear your mouth!

- I'll beat you up! - What are you looking at? Don't you have something to do?

What are you reading? So studious.

It's a great book for disciplining the unruly servants in your household.

What do you mean?

Just wait and see.

Fourth Young Master, Fourth Young Mistress.

Xiao Hong, I don't care if you were sent over by Third Young Mistress to spy on me

or have your own motive, I'm not afraid of anything.

If you obey me, I'll cherish you.

If you don't obey me, I can tell the servant dealer to sell you off.

Fourth Young Mistress, I'm just a maid in the manor.

I probably haven't been careful in my work and offended Young Mistress.

From now on, I will definitely serve Fourth Young Mistress well. I have no contact with Third Young Mistress

not to mention any spying. I really lost the money that day.

Enough, enough, no more talking. Whether it's true or false,

it's all recorded here.

Does any of you never make a mistake? Don't think that your masters don't know anything.

I've got all the hold on you. You'd better be good.

Enough now. Go do your work.

Yes.

Tell me quickly. What exactly is the hold you have?

Just this.

There's nothing here!

Is that so? That's because you don't see it. I certainly see it's full of writing.

Did she really say that?

Absolutely.

It's probably Qingxi family's ma'am that did it.

She's been bought off by Fourth Young Mistress, so she's dump out everything.

Third Young Mistress, what do we do now?

Don't worry. Qingxi family's ma'am is really tight-lipped.

Xiao Hong is sent over deliberately to pass a message.

It's just to sow discord to make us fall into a trap.

Let's not react, and see what other tricks she has.

Yes, Third Young Mistress.

You. You.

Also you.

Yes.

A family like ours naturally wants the best.

Do you have more people?

Yes, Fourth Young Mistress. We have whatever kind yuo'd want.

Alright, I'll keep these three. If you have better ones, bring them over tomorrow.

Yes.

This will do. You can all go on.

Yes.

- Follow me. - You can go on too.

Yes.

You don't have to eavesdrop. Come on inside.

Fourth Young Mistress.

I'll be honest with you. None of you are good. I've seen clearly with my own eyes.

If you don't do what I ask, I may as well change to obedient ones.

It's useless for you to stay. If you want to leave, just leave.

- Fourth Young Mistress. - Fourth Young Mistress. Please give us another chance.

Enough. Get up.

I was going to send you away, but Madam is soft-hearted. She hasn't given up on you.

But I hold your guilty charges in my hands.

All these years in the manor, you've done assorted dirty things by following Rongshou family's ma'am and Qingxi family's ma'am.

If I report these to Madam, she will probably kick you out even before I ask her.

Fourth Young Mistress,

all of us are servants born in the manor. We grew up here, and there's no one left in our original families.

If you kick us out, we'll end up dead.

In that case, I'm not hard-hearted.

If you want to say, it's not hard. I just don't believe simply by what you say.

I have a journal here that lists all of your guilty charges.

If you write down all the bad things you and the others have done,

if they match up to what's in the journal, I'll forgive you.

If you conceal even a little bit, I don't care if you were born here or indentured from the outside,

all of you will be expelled. I won't forgive anyone.

Yes.

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