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[New Life Begins]

[Episode 04]

These are

the solar term girls.

Today is White Dew's birthday.

Everyone here is celebrating with her.

Follow me.

[Grain in Ear, End of Heat]

[Summer Solstice]

[Start of Spring]

[Minor Cold, Autumn Equinox]

[Grain Rain, Spring Equinox, Start of Winter]

[Major Heat, Frost's Descent, White Dew, Grain Buds, Winter Solstice]

Sisters.

Haitang.

Who is this?

No way.

Did bloody An get a new girl?

It's a pity that

such a cute girl will be ruined by him.

You misunderstood.

This is Li Wei, the concubine of Prince Zheng.

Greetings, Concubine Wei.

You scared me.

I thought that stupid An

tricked another girl in

as my birthday gift.

It does sound like him.

An would only do bad things like this.

Am I not Grain Buds' birthday gift?

Yes, I will never forget it.

He is so shameless.

Yeah.

Don't be surprised.

That's how we are.

If you feel wronged and have nowhere to vent,

just come to us.

Yes.

Here's a dough for you.

If anyone bullies you,

think of this dough as him.

Hammer him!

Beat him!

Scold him!

Are you making longevity noodles?

Yes.

Can I join you?

Come on.

Let's do it together.

Amazing.

Amazing!

Are you a cook?

Teach us.

Is there any secret?

I want to learn too.

It's actually very simple.

I can't even cook.

But I'm strong.

When my father was at home, he often pulled noodles.

I learned by watching it.

I'll teach you later.

Sure.

You're really amazing.

You seem to get along well with each other.

Why don't you stay and celebrate with her?

Sure.

I'm so happy.

I'll teach you how to make noodles.

Sure.

Listen to the laughter in the garden

and watch the happiness in the garden.

I made these myself.

At this moment,

all the sweats and efforts

paid off.

Zheng.

Tell me.

What's the matter?

Rumors are spreading outside.

If you still refuse to return to the palace,

I'm worried that these laughters,

happiness, and the garden

will be gone soon.

What do you mean?

You think I'll go back to the palace

after you scared me with a few words?

You think you can threaten me?

I dare not.

I mean

you don't need to keep a low profile

and concentrate on self-improvement.

Xinchuan is the head of the nine regions.

Although it is better than the other eight regions

in both military strength and political action,

only the revenue of the treasury is slightly inferior.

Now we need people.

You're a financial genius.

You knows business well.

Father used this impeachment to invite you to the court.

In fact, he's asking you to come out.

This is father's order.

Zheng.

You used to be quiet

and focus on recuperating in the palace.

When did you start thinking about this?

An,

although you're not born of the legal wife,

you were brought up by Madam Xinchuan.

Now that she's sick, she misses you very much.

Why don't you go back and take a look?

Let me think about it.

Today is White Dew's birthday.

I'm going to celebrate.

Help yourself.

Give me one of this.

Do you like it?

It's so delicious.

Eat more if you like it.

Try the seafood.

Your dishes

are much better than ours.

We don't have enough delicious food to eat in our palace.

Eat more.

Then you have to come often.

Pork ribs. Have more meat.

Pork ribs.

Thank you.

This is also delicious.

Miss White Dew,

today is your birthday.

Why do you look unhappy?

I really can't.

Today is my birthday.

That stupid An must come to my room.

Tell him you're in your period.

Stop him.

I used this excuse five days ago.

How about this?

Today is your birthday.

I'll go for you.

When it's my turn next time, you take my place.

He can't tell anyway.

No.

What do you mean?

Take the medicine if you have no other ways.

No way.

Medicine is bad for health.

You can't take it unless you have no choice.

Didn't I say if you have no other ways?

If you have no other ways, it means you have no choice.

Enough.

Don't take the medicine if you don't have to.

Yes, very good.

What are you doing?

I'll keep it for later.

Do you have any other good ideas?

So you also need it.

Wei.

Let's be friends.

Let me know if you need help.

I'll help you.

Thank you, Haitang.

Come, have some more.

Come to our mansion often.

By the way,

did Zheng

come here to take An back to the palace?

You all know?

I guessed it.

An has been wandering outside for so long.

How could the Lord let him loose?

Exactly.

In my opinion,

it's not a bad thing

if Prince An comes back to the palace.

First, he can return to the palace to ask for the Lord's forgiveness

and secure the position of young master.

That way, you won't be involved.

Second, if he goes back to the palace,

you won't be able to see him.

Yes.

Wei.

You're really thoughtful.

You're right.

Actually, I have my own motive.

Now I'm living in the palace of Prince Zheng.

He's my master.

So I want to do something good for him.

I'm sorry.

It's nothing.

You're right.

It'll be good for us if he comes back.

Yes, exactly.

Here are the noodles.

Smells good.

White Dew, come on, eat.

If you eat one more,

you will see that stupid An less.

I'm going to eat all of it.

Okay.

I'm coming.

White Dew.

[White Dew]

Did you have a good birthday today?

[Frost's Descent]

The noodles have arrived.

Why is it here?

Here.

Today is your birthday.

Eat up.

The noodles won't taste good if they get soggy.

Can't you see?

What? Dew.

Eat.

May you be blessed.

Let's eat.

Come on, eat.

Eat up.

Eat.

Come on, eat more.

When I saw Zheng today, he looked like a different person.

I have to think carefully

when talking to this brat.

Maybe it's the Lord's order

that make him feel confident.

I think

it's good to go back to the palace.

What's so good about going back?

Being restrained,

I might get involved in Brother's matter.

Your Highness,

think about it.

The Lord asked Prince Zheng to come to you in private.

It means it's not serious.

He didn't want to make a fuss.

There have always been people impeaching you

because there are many beauties in your mansion.

If we ignore it,

if the Lord gets angry again,

and dismiss the sisters.

What should we do?

Yes.

Zheng is really thoughtful.

And you let Li Wei see my solar term girls.

This is the leverage.

If they report it,

my father will threaten me with my solar term girls.

They are all my precious babies.

Just say that

I picked White Dew up on the street.

If it weren't for me,

she would have died.

[Frost's Descent]

That darn An thought

the one who begged on the street was White Dew.

But it was me.

He said he'll be with me forever.

In fact,

it's forever with a group of people.

And my Grain Buds.

If it weren't for me,

her father couldn't rest in peace.

My father was sick and couldn't afford medicine.

[Greater Heat]

I wanted to exchange some money for being a maid.

But he insisted on saving me

and giving me a good life.

This is the good life.

Frost's Descent wanted to do business before.

But since ancient times,

how can a woman do business in public?

I can't let her suffer anymore.

Why?

[White Dew]

I wanted to

do something big at the time.

He came as soon as I started.

I thought he wanted to buy goods.

But he wanted me to...

Greater Heat was also a poor girl.

When I met her,

she didn't even have a pair of shoes.

Who doesn't have shoes?

[Grain Buds]

I was dancing barefeet and making money.

But he took me home.

If he didn't give me too much,

I wouldn't agree.

To make them comfortable,

I didn't register for them.

But now someone wants to use them against me

and kick them out.

I will never agree.

In that case,

why not take the chance of the morning court

to go back naturally,

talk to the Lord

and protect the sisters?

Okay.

Let's go back together tomorrow.

Are you crazy?

No, I mean...

The girls are not registered.

How can they go back?

I'm going back to the palace for a while.

I really want to take all of you back.

But I have no choice.

According to the rules,

a young master can only bring four maids.

The one who didn't come back with me this time...

I know

you all will miss me.

Life will be hard.

You all need me so much.

I have to treat you equally.

To be fair,

I've decided.

Let's hold

a solar terms selection.

Give me some coins.

It's all here.

Let go.

You...

You dropped it too.

You...

You five are eliminated.

Little slim waist.

Cherry mouth.

The demands for beautiful women

are just so cruel and harsh.

You are already top quality.

But on the way to improve,

we need to go forward

and create more glory.

Inkstone.

Paper.

You've gained weight.

You should learn from her.

Good.

You've gained weight.

Why is it still so thick while holding breath?

You know your place.

Why have you all gained weight?

But it doesn't matter.

After I leave,

you'll lose weight

after eating vegetables for a month.

Come on.

You're the only one left.

You are the last hope.

Almost there.

Hang in there.

Arm.

Go back.

None of you

passed the selection.

Forget it.

How about this?

White Dew.

Frost's Descent.

Greater Heat.

Grain Buds.

The four of you will come with me to the palace.

Which four?

You'll pay for it sooner or later.

Are you full?

I'm full at An's place.

Thank you for your help today.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

I told you that

I eat your food and wear your clothes.

I should do something for you.

I should do something for you.

But their situations

are different from what I thought.

Different?

You're so clever.

An has decided to return to the palace.

He will attend the court tomorrow morning.

But besides Lady Haitang, he will also bring four maids.

Four?

Then did I get them in trouble?

I'm full.

See you.

Wait.

Song Wu.

You sleep in the guest room.

I'll go to your place tonight.

-You... -I have it.

What?

I have my period.

Period?

Drink more hot water.

I'm here to ask.

What did you and Lady Haitang say

that made An change his mind?

Girls should understand each other.

We should help each other.

But I didn't expect him to bring some maids.

I'm afraid they'll get in trouble.

I didn't expect you to be so capable.

Don't worry.

I won't force you to consummate with me.

Sit.

You should have told me earlier.

I've been worried for days.

I have a favor to ask you.

I'm almost 20 years old.

I need to work in the imperial court as soon as possible.

I need to establish an image of a family man

in front of father.

My brothers and I

are different from common people.

Although we are brothers, our relationships are complicated.

Please help me mediate in the inner court.

Don't worry, there's no problem.

I'll work for you from now on.

You are my master.

Master?

It's just an example.

That's all.

There is no need to see me off.

Your Highness,

I have an idea

about what you said last night.

You are about to turn 20.

You need to enter the court as soon as possible.

Yes.

I have a favor to ask.

If I do well in the inner court study hall,

after you enter the court,

can I...

You want to leave?

You're so wise.

That's what I thought.

If you want to leave,

I won't force you to stay.

After I enter the court,

I'll try to ask father's permission

to send you home.

Thank you, Your Highness.

One more thing.

If I get divorced for other reasons,

it will give me a bad reputation.

It'll hard for me to explain when I go home.

Divorce for not having any children.

What do you think?

Sure.

It's all up to you.

Your Highness, you are such a kind person.

My family is poor.

I'm immature.

I don't deserve you.

You can divorce me and marry a better one.

Aren't you tired of eating these?

There is a restaurant in Xinchuan that sells very delicious crispy roast ducks.

It's tender on the outside.

If you eat it with cucumber strips and shredded onions...

I don't eat onions,

nor ducks.

What about mutton soup?

How about mutton soup?

The mutton soup won't taste strong with pepper.

I don't eat mutton.

Pork?

You eat pork, right?

Stewed Pork Balls in Brown Sauce

with Shrimp and Crabmeat.

Put them in the hot pot with oil.

You can't imagine how good it tastes.

I don't like greasy food.

Sweet and sour ribs?

No, I don't eat sweet and sour things.

Then tell me

what else you don't eat.

Nothing.

Anything is fine.

Good.

These are healthy.

Since they're healthy,

eat all of them.

Don't make waste.

You're not cold fungus.

You are a little sea cucumber.

You're cold fungus.

A lady of integrity

should nurse her temperament,

administer her mind,

and uphold ethics.

Therefore, she can have a gentleman to match and teach her.

Don't do anything indecent.

Don't follow...

Lady,

please answer

what do the words I just read mean.

A lady of integrity...

Louder!

I can't hear you.

Should nurse her temperament...

I told you to speak up. Don't you understand?

You scared her.

Who are you trying to scare with a ruler?

How dare you lecture me?

Tell me

what I meant just now.

I meant

women should follow rules.

I think you are a typical bad example.

You always bring a stupid spear.

You're not serious.

You don't look like a girl.

Only you know what women should be like.

You know everything.

Do you think you can teach others

how to be women by scaring them with a ruler?

I'll see the world with my spear

and stabilize the country.

What's wrong?

That's not what a woman should do?

You...

Don't leave after school.

Copy the inner training ten times.

I won't.

You...

Your... Your Highness.

Don't quarrel with Nanny because of me.

Nanny.

I'll copy for you.

You two

can't leave until you finish copying today.

Don't worry.

I have an idea.

Amazing!

You're awesome.

Copying by two

is the same as copying by just me.

Princess,

thank you for earlier.

We all think you're handsome.

No need to thank me.

Just call me Shangguan.

Don't be afraid of them anymore.

I'll protect you.

And you.

Actually, I'm not afraid.

I was born slow.

I talk and do things slowly.

I can't keep up with others.

Wait.

I have a question.

Do you feel fast when you look at us?

Yes.

Do you feel fast when you look at us?

Stop it.

You scared the kid.

Maybe it's really fast.

Stop it.

I'm curious.

So, is it fast or not?

Do you feel dizzy?

Is it fast?

A little.

You have inner beauty.

You're not good at talking,

but ordinary people are not as capable as you.

In our hometown,

there is white gourd tea.

Speaking of white gourds,

everyone thinks it should be made savory.

We should make stir-fried white gourds

or white gourd rib soup.

But in our hometown, we make sweet tea out of them.

Food has different flavors.

Women shouldn't be the same either.

If we were in Danchuan,

people who dares to restrict women with old rules

will be insulted.

Danchuan is near my hometown, Jichuan.

It's also really comfortable.

I heard that people in your place are hot-tempered

and eat spicy food.

Look.

Smells good.

Spicy white gourd.

Eat it.

I didn't take a bite.

Thank you.

Smells good.

Is it spicy?

It's delicious.

You're so happy.

I was deprived of the right to enter the kitchen.

I can only eat vegetables with Prince Zheng who has a bad stomach every day.

Why did he take away your right to eat?

I'll help you.

No need.

It's nothing.

I'll be fine in a few days.

I think you need to change your way of thinking.

You can't wait for the master to show mercy.

You have to work hard on your colleagues

and ask them to help you.

That makes sense.

I can try to plot on

our chef.

Yes.

[Zhou Quan, Sous Chef]

Your tofu has more hair

than me.

I used marinated sauce

to keep the tofu longer.

But it still went bad.

It's too bad to cook.

Throw this chopping board away too.

How about we change into another dish?

What do you want?

[List of Food that can't be Offered to the Sixth Young Master]

Let me try.

Concubine Wei.

Didn't I tell you not to enter the kitchen?

I didn't come in.

I'm outside.

You...

You don't have to throw the tofu away if it's hairy.

It can be made into hairy tofu.

Smells good.

It has a unique taste.

Chef Liu.

Let me tell you.

There's a way to eat it in Jichuan.

We fry the tofu

and then dip it with chili.

No, Lady Wei.

Prince Zheng has stomach problems.

His body is very precious.

There can't be make any mistakes.

No problem.

Look.

The tofu is as clean as snow.

The knife is like jade.

It falls to the ground without spilling.

It is not a lost cause.

Are you really not going to do it?

Absolutely not.

Amazing!

Okay.

Will it work?

Red amaranth soup is good for the stomach.

You have to keep having it

to get healthy.

Actually, my stomach problem is fine now.

You don't have to make it anymore.

No.

Your Highness.

Fried Hairy...

Fried tofu.

Song Wu.

Just call me brother.

You changed suddenly...

Dear Zheng.

Don't you like me calling you that?

No, it's creepy.

Your Highness.

I'm guilty.

Please punish me.

What's wrong?

This tofu...

I wanted to keep the tofu for a while with salt,

but it still went bad.

It even got hair.

It's too late for me to get new ones from the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

I heard that tofu with hair

can be consumed as hairy tofu among the people.

Liu Baoquan.

Are you crazy?

Can the hairy tofu be offered to Young Master?

Exactly, Chef Liu.

Li Wei can eat this.

What if dear Zheng gets sick after eating it?

Right?

It's really edible.

It's stuffy lately.

Prince Zheng has a bad appetite.

Hairy tofu can whet the appetite.

When Chef Liu finished making it,

I had a taste of it.

No problem.

Such... Such scary food...

How can anyone eat it?

It's really edible.

I'll show you if you don't believe me.

It's really delicious.

Look.

Try it.

No.

No.

Try it.

No.

It's really delicious.

It's got hair.

Liu Baoquan.

What are you waiting for?

Take the tofu...

Take... Take it away.

Yes.

It's all my fault.

Wait.

-Young Master. -Dear Zheng.

Spit it out.

It's really good.

I told you it's delicious.

Do you really think it's good?

You put your heart into it.

Thank you for your compliment.

It's my duty.

Concubine Wei is quite sensible this time.

She spoke for you in front of Prince Zheng.

Yes.

Concubine Wei did well today.

Of course.

Concubine Wei, can you show up like a human?

Chef Liu, did you see it today?

As long as you follow my recipe,

it'll be delicious and good for the stomach.

It will definitely make the superiors happy.

Yes.

Concubine Wei, you are so awesome.

You do it yourself from now on.

I'm not as good as you.

Your cooking skill is one of a kind in the world.

Normally, it's fine as long as the food is delicious.

Food as delicious as yours

is too much.

Stop flattering me.

Get to the point.

I don't know how to cook,

but I know a little about food.

We both work for Prince Zheng.

Look.

We're just like colleagues engaged in hard labor.

Since we're colleagues,

we should cooperate.

You want a promotion.

I want to eat delicious food.

Let's work together

and make the superiors happy.

What do you think?

I think it works.

This is the legendary preserved egg, right?

You have sharp eyes.

This is Zhu's preserved eggs.

Two more.

This...

Just do as I say

and wait to be praised.

Your Highness,

this is the latest preserved egg and spinach noodles I made.

Please have a taste.

I remember I said I don't eat spinach.

It tastes bitter.

I...

This preserved egg can change

the taste of spinach.

Try it.

I never eat preserved eggs.

Liu Baoquan worked very hard on this.

Just try it.

Liu Baoquan, your noodles are good.

Why did you suddenly improve so much on your cooking skills?

It's like someone else made it.

Don't make fun of me.

The dishes offered to you

are all made by me.

Is there more?

[Many a little makes a mickle.]

Courtesy requires that people's behavior should not go beyond moderation, not invade or insult others,

and not to appear frivolous in order to be intimate with others.

Cultivating the body and mind and putting them into practice

can be called good virtues.

After class,

please be diligent.

In this way, you can get your approval

and serve the Lord as soon as possible.

Class dismissed.

Yes.

Prince Zheng, come here.

Sit.

You said in your article that

property tax can be collected by the size of land

instead of the number of people.

It's a good idea.

In fact, not only us,

Danchuan encountered flood.

If we can use this method,

it can also relieve the suffering of the refugees in Danchuan.

But my father never read my articles.

Don't worry.

I'll show it to the Lord myself.

Thank you, sir.

I brought sweet and sour fish, braised bamboo shoots and plum wine.

These are the spicy dumplings, boiled meat,

and blood curd I prepared.

I saw that you're good at eating spicy food,

so I added more for you.

Thank you.

I brought you roasted goose.

You are so kind.

I also have a good news to tell you.

What?

I, Li Wei, have successfully conquered the chef

and got the right

to order.

I don't need your help anymore.

I can bring you something nice.

Great!

Congratulations.

Wei.

Let's eat.

Wei.

Haitang.

Why are you here?

Didn't you already take these classes?

Don't mention it.

Since Prince An entered the palace,

he's been at home every day.

We're so annoyed.

It's better to hide here.

Let me introduce.

This is Haitang, the wife of

Prince An, and her sisters.

This is Hao Jia, Prince Song's concubine.

This is Shangguan Jing, the wife of Prince Qi.

This is Sisi, the wife of Prince Yan.

We're sharing lunch.

Do you want to join us?

What a coincidence.

I heard that you eat vegetables all the time.

There is nothing delicious.

We've brought some food from our hometown.

You can have a taste.

Sure.

Come, sit.

Your dishes are so delicious.

Let me show you what we brought.

This is the specialty of Jinchuan.

Tender Boiled Chicken.

So white.

I'm from Mochuan.

My people love hand-cut mutton the most.

Smells good.

This is Daichuan's smelly mandarin fish.

It does smell a bit.

Cangchuan has short summers and long winters. It's dry and without much rain.

There is nothing delicious.

I just made some pickles.

Have a taste.

OK.

This is the comprehensive food feast of the nine regions.

It's so delicious.

Let's eat.

Let's eat.

Let's eat.

Smells so good. Let's eat.

By the way,

the Ministry of Rites told me

that virtues of ladies and concubines will be reviewed

by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Concubine Wei's reputation has always been bad.

If the Lord blames for not managing the family well,

your reputation will be ruined.

Stand up!

No talking when eating or sleeping.

If I find you making jokes while eating again,

you will be caned.

Who is this Nanny?

I'm your official teaching Nanny.

My surname is Yan.

The previous Nannies

were too lenient to you.

From now on,

you must behave yourselves

in front of me.

You must set examples

for girls in the world.

As the saying goes,

if you can control a man's mouth,

then you can control his legs.

Rough words make sense.

You must practice hard

so that you can be good cooks.

Princess.

Your cooking

makes the heaven angry and people complain.

If a Xinchuan girl made such a dish,

she would have been abandoned 80 times.

You are not so much pushing your husband out

as sending him to hell.

Say it again?

Princess,

you can bully men in Danchuan

and ask them to marry into the palace.

But this is not your hometown.

No one is your mother.

No one will spoil you.

Nanny,

come and take a look at the dishes.

The color doesn't seem right.

Yes.

This one is too light.

I don't know what to add.

Please help us.

Yes, Nanny.

Please take a look.

You're all protecting her, aren't you?

You treasure sisterhood.

In Xinchuan, the masters are men.

If you don't understand the principles in the inner court,

you don't even deserve to be servants or maids.

Nanny.

You may have gone a little too far.

Not only did you insult the princess,

but you also insulted servants.

People who work for money have dignities too.

We can't simply bully them.

Besides,

people who don't know how to cook can just learn.

You are a nanny.

You should teach and enlighten others

instead of oppressing them.

You talked back to me.

I am being reasonable.

Shut up!

You're a mistress from Jichuan.

How dare you talk back to me?

Hao Jia.

You're protecting her, aren't you?

♫The weather is cool, the clouds are light♫

♫Flowing waters greet people♫

♫In the breeze♫

♫Your gentle smile♫

♫It is remembered in my heart♫

♫The red cherry blossoms fall with the wind♫

♫Weapons run out, time passes♫

♫Everything goes with the wind♫

♫As I remember you♫

♫I will have a nice day♫

♫My life is related with you♫

♫The chance meeting made me fall in love at first sight♫

♫So many rains and winds♫

♫Wet the footprints♫

♫You're the reason I'm here♫

♫Mountains and rivers stretch for thousands of miles because of you♫

♫We enjoy at the grassy grass at the pavilion♫

♫My love♫

♫Won't change♫

♫No matter the ends of the earth, I will wait for you♫

♫The red cherry blossoms fall with the wind♫

♫Weapons run out, time passes♫

♫Everything goes with the wind♫

♫As I remember you♫

♫I will have a nice day♫

♫I'll give you the rest of my life and we'll be together♫

♫We have fallen in love with each other as time goes♫

♫So many rains and winds♫

♫Wet the footprints♫