Original subtitles

"The Moon Will Remember" Singer: Guo Jing - Lyrics: Tang Tian - Melody: Wei Guobin

♫ I want to ask the distant moon if that is you ♫

♫ Wearing rainbow colored clothes, dancing under the falling flowers, and accompanying me through the years ♫

♫ Is that you? But the moon won't speak ♫

♫ The shadows in pairs makes a line of a love poem ♫

♫ Protect my little light so it doesn't drift during the whirlwind ♫

♫ There is light in the dark and a wide umbrella in the rain ♫

♫ When the rims of my eyes become red, you hold out your hands to me ♫

♫ My tears then blossom in your palms ♫

♫ Protecting my slight stubbornness and accompanying me to watch the moon ♫

♫ It will remember how we looked shoulder to shoulder ♫

♫ Even with the onslaught of time and hardships caught on the corners of our eyes ♫

♫ It would still be the sweetness you'd given me ♫

[Ni Chang]

[Episode 29]

Hurry up, eat your food!

Come, come, have some more!

That's right!

Have a bit more. A little more!

That's right! I prepared this especially for you.

Who's that sneaking around in the middle of the night?

Eat!

Be quick and eat up!

Take another bite!

Take another bite and you'll know soon enough.

- Take your time eating it. - Get out here!

Where did this guard come from? You even dare trespass in the Bureau of Affairs in the middle of the night?

Lower your voice!

You'll scare it off.

You're feeding a squirrel?

Do you know what it's eating?

It's eating date cake with dizziness powder mixed inside.

Guess how it'll feeling after eating that.

After eating it, it'll stagger around like it's drunk.

It's really fun.

Stop eating! Hurry up and run! It's poisoned.

What are you doing? Return the squirrel to me!

Who let you treat lives like this, poisoning squirrels?

How did I poison it?

I didn't make this date cake.

The cooks made it to take care of the rats!

Well that's for rats, and not for you to poison squirrels with.

Aren't rats and squirrels of the same family?

Why do their fates have to be different?

Someone come! There's—

- What are you doing? - I'm going to expose you.

Killing lives and even want to make excuses for it!

You'll be punished with 20 beatings, no,

50 beatings!

Are you a new female official?

You're pretty interesting.

I'll come and find you to play someday. Bye!

You... that little thief.

[Fragrant Herb Hall]

Without your ensemble,

this song isn't worth listening to.

You miss him so much, yet you don't go looking for him.

You brought this lovesickness upon yourself.

He's busy with official matters recently,

so it's still the best not to go and disturb him.

I've gotten used to hearing you play it,

I realized it really does sound pretty unique.

This is the only memento my parents and brother left me.

To me, it's the most dearest sound

in the world.

Say, if they were still alive,

wouldn't that be great?

All right! Let's go to sleep.

Please come this way, My Lord.

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Please come this way, My Lord.

Please wait a moment, My Lord! I will go and notify the princess.

Go on!

Princess, the Bureau of Affairs has sent someone to familiarize Princess with the Quiet Willow Pavilion.

Did Prince Luo come?

Why didn't you tell me earlier? I'm not ready yet!

[May Things Proceed Magnificently]

Prince Luo! [May Things Proceed Magnificently]

Are you that Princess Lanzhao?

Why is it you? Who are you?

I'm General Jin Xi, Young Marquis Liu.

The Young Marquis is certainly carefree.

You poison squirrels in the middle of the night for fun.

It seems the Princess has quite a bias against me.

I can only explain it to you slowly later on.

Today, the head shop has asked me to help familiarizing you with the Quiet Willow Pavilion.

Princess, please!

This Quiet Willow Pavilion is exclusively used for guests.

These buildings are exceedingly well made.

I heard during the bidding competition,

the qualified businesses will move into the neighboring Propitious Courtyard.

By that time, it'll be even more lively!

The buildings are quite nice,

but as for the people... who knows?

Anyway, I came all the way here

so as not to fail expectations,

we'll go visit the nearby market tomorrow to take a look at the streets.

Then I'll go inform the Bureau of Affairs right now to have them make arrangements?

I don't want to talk to those people.

If there must be someone to come along, then His Highness, Prince Luo, will do.

Yes.

Young Marquis!

Your Highness, Princess Lanzhao has sent someone

- saying— - Just say I'm not here.

It's just a messenger.

The Princess' messenger says she wants to visit the market tomorrow

to understand the Imperial City's culture.

She wants to ask if Your Highness would be willing to accompany her.

Just say... that I am feeling unwell,

and cannot accompany her.

Yes.

You're avoiding her, aren't you?

- Your Highness. - How dare you! When did you crawl under there?

Your Highness, that Princess Lanzhao

wants to visit the market, yet you don't accompany her.

I'm afraid that's inappropriate, isn't it?

One more thing,

that Princess Lanzhao looks down on those people from the Bureau of Affairs

and only admires you.

We should use this opportunity to properly teach the Bureau of Affairs.

Aren't you usually always advising me to avoid the limelight

and what's more, to not easily offend people?

Your Highness, that was before.

Now, they're trying to dominate us.

We can't let them off that easily!

That's right. Right now,

the person from Gao Xuan's manor is in hiding and refuses to come out.

We can't catch him, so we can't obtain the account books, either.

If we continue with this stalemate, who knows if they'll try to harm you again?

I'm really worried.

What's the use in being worried?

Since the rabbit has grown a fox tail,

it'll reveal itself sooner or later.

Then isn't getting close to Princess Lanzhao

the best opportunity?

If they can't remain calm, then of course, they'll reveal themselves.

Even if that's so; however,...

I still need to think about it.

Princess, Prince Luo isn't feeling well.

Not feeling well?

I heard the bidding competition this time was prepared by the Bureau of Affairs' Lord Yuan.

Prince Luo is only assisting, so it seems Prince Luo is not the decision maker here.

What Lord Yuan?

He speaks formally everyday with that fake smile on his face.

I hate interacting with people like that the most.

Let's do this! We'll go and visit Prince Luo's Manor right now.

Right now?

I'm afraid that's against etiquette, isn't it?

What etiquette?

Prince Luo and the Crown Prince of Lanzhao are old acquaintances.

He counts as an old friend of Lanzhao.

Why can't I go to visit him?

- Help me change! - Yes.

Princess, who would've thought the Imperial City at Fanjing is even more prosperous than ours?

The Central Plains love peace and not war, so they value peace and prosperity over anything else.

Therefore, there's a lot of contact with their neighbors.

Their streets would naturally be more lively.

Lanzhao should've befriended Great Ning earlier to learn their business and trade.

Interacting with everyone on friendly terms is much better than fighting constantly.

However, Princess, we're avoiding the Bureau of Affairs

to visit Prince Luo, it's still against etiquette.

We should still be careful.

Why don't I go ahead to scout things for you?

Prince Luo has looked after me.

There's no reason for me not to visit.

Yes, yes, yes. The Princess is right.

However, when we left Lanzhao,

the Empress personally told me

that you act courageously which can result in bad situations and that we should still be careful.

All right, all right. Fine! I know; I know.

Princess, it's right up ahead.

[Prince Luo Manor]

Sir, please go inside to report that

- Prince Luo's friend is— - I heard Prince Luo isn't feeling well.

Princess Lanzhao is here to visit.

Your Highness, Princess, please forgive me for not recognizing you.

I'll go immediately to announce your visit.

Princess, we shouldn't stand out too much.

What are you scared of? I act honorably.

[Prince Luo Manor]

Your Highness.

Princess Lanzhao is here, waiting for you outside.

Just say that I'm not here.

But Your Highness just said you were sick this morning.

How can you hide this?

I can't say you got better in the morning and went out, can I?

His Highness has made himself clear.

If he says he's not going to see her, he's not, no matter if she's a princess or not.

Be quick to go and reply to her!

Forget it!

It's about etiquette. I'd better see her.

Yes.

Princess!

Your highness, what's going on?

- Shut up! - Sh...shut up?

Your Highness, you're... you're... this...

What are you looking at me for? Hurry up and go out to welcome the Princess.

I'm not going, I'm going to stay right here with you.

Is she here yet?

Coming. Coming!

Your Highness, Princess Lanzhao is here.

Don't move. Don't move. Don't move!

Your health is the most important.

I didn't know Your Highness Princess was here.

I apologize for being discourteous.

You seemed alright the other day, why are you so sick today?

What did the Imperial Physician say?

I'm just a bit under the weather. No need to worry!

Your Highness's health is valuable.

Please go back after sitting for a moment, so as not to get infected.

You should rest well.

Tomorrow is the bidding.

- I'm still waiting for you to take charge of the whole situation for me. - Don't worry, Princess!

I'll do my best with the bidding.

It's just that...

I'm only an assistant.

We still need to listen to the Bureau of Affairs.

I don't care about the Bureau of Affairs! I only believe you.

- Xiao Lu. - Your servant is here.

Help me change! I'd like to sit in the garden with Princess

to drink tea and talk... Scram!

Your Highness, you mustn't.

The Imperial Physician has instructed that

you just finished the medicine, you must rest well in bed and induce perspiration.

Otherwise, you won't be able to recover by tomorrow.

In this case, you should rest plenty and I should also head back.

I apologize for being rude today and will owe you one for another day.

I'll make sure to remember that!

Your Highness, I'll send Her Highness off.

- Alright. - Go on, go on!

She's left, she's left!

Your Highness, well done! Really well done.

You dare laugh still?

- Put on the shoes! - Your Highness, where are you going?

I've been busy with diplomatic issues recently.

I haven't been to the Fragrant Herb Hall for a long time.

Are you going to go see Miss Ni Chang right now?

Your Highness, you're not afraid Princess Lanzhao is waiting for you at the gate?

Saddle up at the back gate.

Good idea!

Ni Chang, it so late, you're still not going to bed yet?

You go to sleep first, I still have something to think about.

You have something to think about again?

What are you thinking about?

Tomorrow's the bidding.

It only allows two people to enter.

However, we have so many clothes and fragrant balms.

How can we display them fully?

How about we pick one to stand for the bidding?

Right now, Fragrant Herb Hall's main business is rouge and powder.

However, the techniques you learned from Xi State are unique.

The odds are much better this way.

Let's just pick the spice group then.

But... we learned skills at Yun Jin Academy for years.

If we can't carry forward the skills that Master taught us and make them known,

how can we live up to her.

There's still another matter...

What's the matter?

Nothing! All right. You go inside to sleep first.

- Let me think about it more. Let me think some more. - You should go to bed, too.

If this time, Yan Wenxiu gets first place, I won't be alright with it.

Annoying.

You're not around at such a critical moment to help me think of ideas.

What's the point of having you?

Beat you!

How much do you hate me to treat the token I gave you like this?

We're distant now, why do we still need a token?

Just in time that Your Highness has arrived for me to return this to you.

If I hadn't come, wouldn't you be able to figure out what to do with it?

Is your wound better?

The old wound is cured.

I have a new wound this time,

the wound in my heart.

It's been so long since I've come see you, it's my fault.

It's all my fault.

You look a bit withered as well.

Isn't it all to prepare for the bidding?

I haven't slept well in many days already.

Then how have you prepared? Tell me!

The bidding competition is about to happen, yet something like this happened! [Good Deed Will Last Forever]

A dozen merchants came to me asking to return goods,

saying the Moonlight Brocade I sold them was fake.

If this gets out, how can I keep a foothold in the Imperial City?

Second Uncle, there are two types of Huaizhou Moonlight Brocade.

One type is mixed with Fine Linen, while the other isn't.

Only the products are different.

How can you say it's fake?

The price for the one without Fine Linen is many times more expensive than the price of the one that is mixed with it.

Yet your father sold it to me at the price for high quality supplies.

He also repeatedly said it was the proper Moonlight Brocade.

Now, other people have something on me, I have no way to explain myself!

What do you want me to do?

Second Uncle, my father didn't handle this correctly.

The Yan family's business always prioritizes real fabric and material.

For something like this to happen...

I'll apologize to you on his behalf.

Wenxiu, it's not that I'm stingy and care about those ten or so pieces of brocade.

It's that our Su and Yan family's decades long relationship...

If your father wanted to do something, he could have let me know.

That's said, we could all earn more silver together.

He can't just earn it all himself

and let my family pay for it.

Second Uncle, this is where it becomes difficult for me.

Ever since I came to the Imperial City,

my father began prioritizing my Uncle's son.

In addition, the news about the mess during my marriage also reached home.

In the Yan family, the words of the lowly carry little weight.

Wenxiu, I understand your difficulties.

Or else, I wouldn't support you so wholeheartedly.

I'll never forget Second Uncle's kindness.

Although the trader-bidding is a competition,

there's no need to make anything too unique.

If it's too fancy, that'll go against our goal.

- It's not the best method. - You and I are thinking the same thing.

However, how should we make it unique,

yet not too fancy?

I remember when you were studying at Yun Jin Academy,

all the students wanted to win with uniqueness in each test,

but Master Yun didn't think highly of this.

She preferred finding the honesty within your hearts.

To do business, honesty is the basis.

Only honesty can convince others.

Ni Chang, in this scented sachet,

did you use Pear stamen?

I know Master really values the Pear garden near the back of the mountain.

You often gaze at that garden from the mountain top.

I thought the Pear garden must be special to Master,

so I used Pear stamen in my sachet.

It's my mother's fragrant.

As so, you're pretty much guaranteed to qualify.

There's no reason not to.

You're that confident in me?

If even Fragrant Herb Hall can't qualify,

then within the Imperial City, who has the right to qualify?

If we qualify, we can enter the Propitious Courtyard to continue competing?

I heard most of the Bureau of Affairs attendants have gone to Propitious Courtyard to work.

- Is that right? - I was about to tell you about this.

Let's sit and talk!

Back then, the case of your family was framed, was managed by the Bureau of Affairs and the Ministry of Justice.

There must be many suspicious things about it.

This Quiet Willow Pavilion is used to welcome the Princess

and people of high status to rest and hunt.

There's still one very important usage, that's to settle former subordinates in the Imperial City.

These old subordinates of the Bureau of Affairs are included among them.

So I think if we investigate from there, we should be able to find some truths.

However, you must promise me! Quiet Willow Pavilion is right behind the Bureau of Affairs.

It is securely defended, so you must not act on your own.

Don't worry! I won't act carelessly.

Then in the future, you can't treat my token this way.

You mean you don't need my help?

I have confidence that I can make it through on my own skills.

- Then what if— - There is no what if.

I won't let go of the chance to compete with that person from the Fragrant Herb Hall.

I've learned embroidery since young and with a famous Master.

I have many different abilities.

I just don't believe that I'd lose to Ni Chang who started learning so late.

Speaking of that Ni Chang, after she returned from Xi State,

she's become a lot quieter.

However, she's still worries me.

Don't worry, Second Uncle.

Ni Chang is my enemy as well.

I'll definitely remove this thorn for Second Uncle.

- That's weird! Who's spot is this? - I don't know.

It's about to begin, but why are their curtains still up?

Princess Lanzhao has arrived! [Bureau of Affairs]

Greetings, Princess. [Bureau of Affairs]

- Your Highness, Princess. - Greetings, Your Highness.

Greetings, Your Highness. [Bureau of Affairs]

And who is this...? [Bureau of Affairs]

He is our weaving appraiser.

He has an odd personality and doesn't like interacting with others.

However, he's an expert in terms of weaving.

With him here, I can rest assured.

So I see!

Your Highness, Princess, if there are any suitable shops today,

feel free to pick them out and have them enter the next round of competition.

Don't worry, Prince Luo! This had to do with Lanzhao's big trade plans,

we'll definitely choose the best shops and absolutely won't play around.

Shops that can enter the market

are already experts in their field.

Among them, whoever can qualify for Propitious Courtyard,

It seems... the Bureau of Affairs came can continue to compete.

to accompany the Prince as he reads

and for him to show his face.

This time, today,

I'll allow you to speak formally.

Don't be so formal in private!

Your Highness, Princess, the west courtyard is for ceramic and tea,

while this yard is spices and weaving.

Which side would the Princess like to see first?

Let's look at weaving and spices first. [Bureau of Affairs]

This way, Princess.

Greetings, Princess.

- Too heavy of an aroma! The remaining odor is lacking. - That's correct!

It's fancy on the outside, yet the inside... is too mediocre.

Let's go look at the next shop.

How unique! I like this one.

This should count as high quality.

This has qualified.

Thank you, Princess.

What's this...

Your Highness, Princess.

What a unique fragrant!

I really like it.

This sachet is made with pear stem and various natural herbs.

It's fragrant is simple, elegant, and lasting.

Please try it, Princess.

It has a type of sorrowful feel.

My Master was the head teacher of Huaizhou's Yun Jin Academy, Yun Niang.

This pear blossom was her favorite flower.

So I include pear stamen in lip balm, rouge, and this sachet.

By leaving the aroma on my body constantly, I can constantly remember her as well.

It's great that you're so filial, I like it very much.

Wu Yi, what do you think?

Wu Yi? Wu Yi!

The fabric is Yuan brocade with gradients of dye.

This one's qualified!

- Thanks a lot, Princess. - Thanks very much, Princess!

This is great!

[Su Manor]

You were able to enter the first qualifiers for weaving and spices.

I was right to have faith in you.

It's only the first qualifier.

If I can't even pass this, wouldn't I be a huge joke, Second Uncle?

What do you have to be so happy about?

Beautiful Rouge Boutique's products are fancy yet undependable.

You have no right to qualify.

- You're clearly lying. - That is the truth.

You used all the profit to make a fancy yet expensive outer appearance.

You didn't care about the product's quality at all!

The supply room even has old spices that have rotted already.

You dare use products made from this to compete in the trader-bidding?

Beautiful Rouge Boutique counts as one of the Imperial City's largest businesses.

If my products aren't good, then how could I qualify?

That's also because you lowered the price.

What's more? Many people go there due to the Su family's hundred year reputation.

It wasn't because your products were good.

Yan Wenxiu, to tell you the truth, in terms of skill,

Beautiful Rouge Boutique can't even compare to a corner of Fragrant Herb Hall.

- Don't go shaming yourself out there! - Shut up!

I won't allow you to compare Beautiful Rouge Boutique to that Fragrant Herb Hall.

Enough, enough!

Wenxiu, Wenyu's words are harsh, but there's a certain level of truth to them.

Beautiful Rouge Boutique cannot continue living off of the Su family's reputation.

Second Uncle, you mean...

I was planning to have Su family's weaving and spices compete at the same time.

However, after hearing that Fragrant Herb Hall had all the limelight today,

- Thus, I'm worried— - Second Uncle!

I won't lose to that woman!

Foolish child, smart people must understand how to change according to the situation.

Our spices are certainly not as good as Fragrant Herb Hall's.

That's the truth! Therefore, we'll only compete in weaving.

This way we have a higher chance of winning in one aspect.

- Wenxiu— - But the Fragrant Herb Hall is also competing in spices.

- If I back out— - Do you have to compete with the Fragrant Herb Hall in everything?

Do you even have that ability?

- Even if I'm bad, Princess Lanzhao would also qualify me. - You can only trick them for a time!

- If this continues, your tricks will be revealed! - Enough now, Wenxiu!

Listen to Second Uncle! We'll use weaving where we're most skilled,

to compete and make sure nothing goes wrong.

But Second Uncle!

I... I can't accept giving up on spices!

Foolish child, using your own shortage to attack someone's expertise,

isn't a good plan.

Second Uncle, you really are the Su family's head of household.

You—

Stupid brat, he's getting more and more arrogant!

Young Mistress, you should eat something.

You can't not eat just because of something like this.

Wretched woman!

Young Mistress, did I do something wrong?

I'm not cursing you.

I'm cursing that wretched woman from Fragrant Herb Hall.

I know, right?

So many shops, yet only she makes so many indecent things.

How annoying!

Once she enters Propitious Courtyard, who knows how arrogant she'll be?

But Young Mistress doesn't have to be too upset over her.

You have the Bureau of Affairs looking after you.

- Why would you be scared of her? - Just you wait!

I'll definitely force her out of Propitious Courtyard.

Youngsters, look at what I bought for you.

- Auntie, you bought so many things. - Such a large piece of meat!

Yesterday, you brought glory to our Fragrant Herb Hall.

All the neighbors came to congratulate us.

We were both so happy.

Tonight, let's make some more dishes to celebrate?

All right!

Who would've thought our little shop could have a day like this?

It's all from the work of your three.

You all must be rewarded!

Look at how happy they are now!

You don't know, but before Auntie was so worried she couldn't even eat.

Uncle was also worried that we couldn't enter the first qualifiers, so we would need to close shop and go back home.

How could that happen? Aside from the Fragrant Herb Hall, where else would home be?

Ni Chang, every shop is only allowed one person to compete in the second round.

I can't go with you, so I really am a little worried.

Don't worry! It's in the capital anyway and they didn't say we couldn't leave.

- I'll come back secretly to visit you guys. - Exactly!

If it was you, so clumsy and dumb,

that would be something to worry about.

But who's our Ni Chang? There's nothing she can't take care of.

Anyway, isn't His Highness there as well?

- All you do is make fun of me! All you do is make fun of me! - Alright, alright!

- Just kidding! Just kidding - Cheng Tian, you're bullying Yuan Xiang again. - I haven't!

Who doesn't know you stick to her everyday?

Last time, Yuan Xiang's hand was injured and he was worried to no end.

Stop talking!

Back on topic, His Highness is the assistant supervisor for this bidding competition and will participate in judging.

As competitors, we should avoid any suspicions.

What's more? If we want to win the first place, how can I rely on others?

Well said! As expected of Ni Chang.

- Your Highness! - Your Highness, why have you come?

You came just in time as we're planning to celebrate tonight.

- Don't leave! Join us for dinner. - Yes.

- It's coarse food, but if you don't mind, please come and join us. - That's right!

Then... I won't be too polite to decline it.

Good, good, good! You talk, we'll go to prepare.

Look at this! So much food.

Your Highness, I wanted to thank you today.

You qualified for the first round on your own ability. Why are you thanking me?

If it wasn't for you, how would I have thought of the pear stamen idea?

Smelling the aroma to remember old friends.

I believe my Master is protecting us quietly.

In the blink of an eye,

my mom's also been gone for so long.

Once this is all over, let's go back to visit Yun Jin Academy.

It's where I grew up after all.

There are many memories of my mother and I there.

Alright! When we go back, we'll be returning home with honors.

Master would definitely be comforted seeing how we've grown up.

That's right! I'll escort you home then.

I have an affinity with her, too.

Even more so, she's Ni Chang's Master.

I should visit and pay respects to her.

Thank you, Your Highness.

In fact, I've always had an idea;

however, whether it's workable would depend on you.

Tell us!

Yun Jin Academy has fallen into disuse.

I was thinking, after the Fragrant Herb Hall's business has grown,

why don't we use the academy as a base to set up the Fragrant Herb Hall in Huaizhou?

We can make the industry and skills in our arts better known in various places.

We can carry on, develop, and promote the Yun Jin Academy, too.

I believe that Master in heaven would be comforted.

This is great! This way, my mother can fulfill her wishes, too.

If this really can be done, that would be great.

The sisters from the academy are now scattered everywhere.

Some went into teaching and some are in retail.

If we can get their help, it would save a lot of efforts

I wonder how Jinchan, Cuiyu, and the rest are doing.

Alright! It's settled then.

We must restore the Yun Jin Academy one day.

- Alright! Restore Yun Jin Academy! - Alright! Restore Yun Jin Academy!

[Propitious Courtyard]

There are many processes for porcelain and tea.

Most of the male merchants

united and situated a workshop in the west.

The Bureau of Affairs arranged for us

to specially prepare for the weaving and spices competition.

Some of you are adept at weaving and some adept as spices.

If you have the ability, it's best to win in both categories.

There will be a total of forty nine days.

If you want to leave the garden during this period of time,

use your exit token to leave here.

Do you all understand?

Understood!

You're Ni Chang, aren't you?

I drew lots and got the same room as yours, so we'll be roommates in the future.

How did you know my name was Ni Chang?

The Fragrant Herb Hall is famous in the western suburb.

My mother loves your face powder.

To be selected and even share the same room with you, my luck really isn't bad!

I'm Bai Rou'er from the Lark Clothing Shop.

Then I hope you'll help give me some pointers in the future.

I should be the one seeking more advice from you, instead.

If you need any help in the future, just let me know.

We're roommates and should take care of each other.

Let's unpack!

- Which bed do you want to sleep on? - I'm fine with anything, you can choose.

Ni Chang!

I didn't expect it really was you. I just said it!

Being stationed here as a junior official, it definitely couldn't go wrong.

Why are you here? Are you a junior official here?

Yes. I was sent by the Bureau of Affairs to co-manage the merchants.

In other words, I'm here for your convenience.

You can even be "a convenience" for others?

It's already not bad if you can manage yourself.

Why aren't you one least bit happy to see me?

Am I so unwelcome?

Young Marquis, can you keep your distance from me?

When we entered here, they instructed us that men and women must strictly guard against each other.

If others see us talk in such close proximity,

it's fine for you as a Marquis, but it would be bad for me.

Don't you worry! With me here, let's see who dares give you a hard time.

Ni Chang!

Since young, my mother's always said I was stupid.

I'm still angry, but I finally believe it now.

It's really embarrassing to talk about this.

This is double-sided. Take a look!

This is great! Thanks for your advice.

Otherwise, when will I ever learn this embroidery?

Don't belittle yourself!

How can those who are selected be stupid?

In the future, we'll have the opportunity to advise each other more.

Sure you can say that, but your embroidery definitely surpasses your peers.

It's exquisite and incomparable.

We're really still far behind you.

This wrench! She just got here and already so kind to her roommate.

She's definitely skilled.

If I'm tough and confront her,

it wouldn't necessarily be to my advantage.

You ate a lot. Hurry up!

Why are you so weak?

You are the one who ate a lot.

My father would never say this to me.

- Enough. Let's take a break! - Not good! Leave it here.

We're here to participate in the trader-bidding,

not to do this kind of manual work.

Why do we have to do this type of work?

We are all called on.

Also, why must it be the two of us?

Lower your voice or those in-charge will kick you out.

Let them!

Can you compare to her?

She's from a great family in the Imperial City

and the renowned Fragrant Herb Hall!

We're just here for the interlude.

I hate hearing this.

Out of those selected, who doesn't have skills?

What gives them the righ to be a leisurely young mistress;

whereas, we have to do menial servants work?

This won't do! I'm going to find her.

I'll tell her to share the work with us.

Where are you going?

What are you doing? Must you create trouble?

You don't know her background, must you be so stubborn?

Your audacity is fatter than I am.

Dear older sisters, are you doing menial work?

Hearing you say this; of course, we don't need to do menial work.

It's doing you a service.

I can compensate you on behalf

of Su's Silk and Fabric Shop and the Fragrant Herb Hall.

We were just talking casually.

Don't take it to heart!

Older sisters, you can criticize me,

but you can't about Ni Chang.

We studied the arts since we were young and are just like sisters.

How could we allow you to make such unreasonable remarks?

What do you mean? Make yourself clear! Say that again!

Why are you the ones instigating and not others?

Why don't you look at yourselves for the reason?

Perhaps, you don't look nice and people don't like you.

- Us? - That's why you aren't popular.

People don't like me?

What do you think you look like? Let me tell you!

- We can't co-exist here. - Go!

- Just wait and see! - Let's go. Go, go, go!

Ni Chang!

What's the matter?

I was wrong in the past.

I'm here to apologize.

You two continue chatting. I was about to go get some fabric.

Can I talk privately with you?

Just get straight to the point.

Ni Chang, can you not be hostile to me?

Besides, we were still classmates.

Compared to the rest of the people in this courtyard,

we are much closer.

Don't you think so?

Young Mistress Su is of a noble status.

I dare not make friends with someone who's from a higher social status.

I believe you also heard that

I'm not the real young mistress of the Su family.

On the surface, although it seems that Su Wenyu acknowledges my status,

but the both of us...

have never been a real married couple.

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''Even if the Fireworks Finally Scatter'' Singer: Wang Rui - Lyrics: Tang Tian - Melody: Wei Guobin

♫ Dark clouds covered the moon and flowers turned into snow ♫

♫ Departures never end in life ♫

♫ I hope to end your tears, make you smile, and be daring without guilt ♫

♫ To see you again ♫

♫ How long must I gaze at the starlight, how many absurd things must I do? ♫

♫ So that my whole life will be passionate ♫

♫ To handle the impermanence, how far must I look into the distance? ♫

♫ To be able to stay by your side ♫

♫ My only wish is to live my life with my love ♫

♫ Even if the fireworks scatter in the end ♫

♫ I'll never regret the long suffering ♫

♫ How much more courage must I have, to walk toward you? ♫

♫ My only wish is to live up to your fate ♫

♫ And never let down the little light you left me ♫

♫ Just like the misty rain and haze in Jiangnan ♫

♫ Will you accompany me to embroider the brocade? ♫

♫ Will you accompany me till the sky turns blue again? ♫