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[Honey, Don't Run Away]

[Zi Ran, come here.]

[Do you want to eat?]

[Mother!]

[You're on fire!]

[Episode 8]

I'm off.

Take good care of yourself.

Old man.

You've seen it with your own eyes,

that each action has its own consequence.

No more tricks, please.

I have never used any tricks.

And I'm not afraid of punishment.

Even though you've saved them,

it won't eliminate their intention to commit mayhem.

Don't think they'll get away.

God knows what they're doing.

I have to continue my journey.

Goodbye.

Take care.

Here.

There.

Here.

Please drink your medicine.

Thank you, Miss Ye.

Luckily Miss Ye is around.

Careful, it's hot.

Miss Ye is kind.

We've done many wrongdoings.

But you still help us.

On behalf of all stronghold, I'd like to say thank you.

Thank you, Miss Ye.

-Thank you. -Thank you, Miss Ye.

Al least, you have repented.

When things get better, please surrender at magistrate court.

If you tell the truth, Mr. Mu will try to reduce the sentence.

Okay. We'll definitely do that.

Miss Ye, you're kind-hearted.

Are you married?

Let me know the date and time you were born.

-Let me read your fortune. -Okay.

I was born in the year of Tiger, month, day and time of Yin.

Please read my fortune.

You were born in the year of Tiger, month, day and time of Yin?

Yes, why?

Nothing.

I bet Miss Ye already has a partner.

Don't make matchmaking prediction on Miss Ye again.

Miss Ye always mention Mr. Mu.

Maybe she's attracted to him.

Yes, I like Mr. Mu.

Although we've found the cause of the illness,

where did Leng Xing Er manage to get Fire Cicada?

She's an orphan.

Where did she get a precious cicada from Xirong?

Yes.

If we think of it, some things still seem unclear.

Like you said,

it'll take time for the poison of Fire Cicada to accumulate...

before eventually causing someone to self-combust.

But everybody had contact with the Fire Cicadas...

during Leng Xing Er's funeral.

Why were Jin San Shui and her son the first to be caught on fire?

Is it because each human body is different?

It is not that simple.

Xiao Tang.

Please forgive me.

For what?

I asked you to come to validate a complaint.

Actually, it was just an excuse for me to avoid eating your cooking.

I don't want you to be in danger.

That's why I...

It's okay.

I understand.

You want to get rid of me?

No more excuses, please.

I'm not afraid of being in danger.

I'm more afraid of what you just said.

Xiao Tang, it's not like that.

-I mean... -Ye Xiao Tang!

Hey pansy, you're here too?

Why must you shout so loud?

I'm not deaf.

In order to do something important, you have to be excited.

-Come. -For what?

Just come.

What?

See.

What are you doing?

What is this?

I'm still alive. Why do you kneel to me?

I want to ask you something.

You want to borrow some money? Fine, get up.

Ye Xiao Tang, I do not wish to borrow your money.

I only want you.

I nearly fell from a high cliff the other day.

You held my hand,

while trying to hang on with your other hand.

Your body was hanging on a ledge.

You're petite...

and fragile.

Even when we almost fell...

you never let go of your hand.

Because you're my friend.

Although sometimes you're quite annoying...

and always make fun of people, I still wish for you to be safe.

I don't care about your reason.

At that moment, I thought...

if I'm alive...

I'll marry this girl.

Look, God has blessed me.

I saved you.

I can't marry you.

Xiao Tang, these are your dowries.

I went to Ye's Residence a moment ago.

But you weren't there.

So, I told them to bring it here.

Will you accept? Please marry me.

Please get up.

You'll marry me if I get up?

Just get up first.

I'll only get up if you marry me.

Get up.

Okay.

You...

Who wants to marry you?

You're my friend.

As a loyal friend, of course I'll save you.

It's okay. You refuse to marry me for now.

I'll keep the dowries.

But, Xiao Tang, I hope you'll realize this.

If this pansy has any feelings for you,

he won't be this calm when I proposed to you.

You have to look carefully.

It's okay, there's still tomorrow.

You'll definitely be mine.

I'll make my move.

Sir, all the dowries...

Listen.

Make a patio at my place.

Place all the dowries there.

One more thing.

Add one thing every single day.

Until Miss Ye agrees to marry me.

Young master, please drink your medicine.

Thanks, Mr. Feng.

[Ye Xiao Tang.]

[I only want you.]

The medicine tastes bitter?

Get rid of the fence on top of the wall.

It is quiet without a visit from the cat next door.

Young master.

Both houses don't have a cat.

Who wrote a love letter for his lover?

He's good in expressing his feelings.

Don't take my lantern.

It's for Xiao Tang, how come it's here?

Your Highness.

How did you manage to enter?

I am the one who should ask you.

Why is the door still not close at this hour? Expecting someone?

Sir, please mind your own business.

It's true what they say about the Ninth Prince.

He's just a rich boy who likes to do as he pleases.

Trespassing other's place,

then give things like these to a girl's family.

Aren't you afraid it'll ruin someone's good name?

It's okay.

The whole town knows she brings bad luck to her husband.

But it's better that way.

The worse her reputation, the less competition I would have to face.

Why do you always make fun of me?

I just tell the truth.

I hate to see you making fun about love.

Things you say differ from what you desire.

We're men.

Don't assume I don't know what's on your mind.

You seem calm and don't mind about it.

But actually, you resent it so much.

Instead of making assumption about my feelings,

it's better to think about...

a way to ruin a relationship.

Don't make fun of me.

You're saying my love is unrequited?

You're smart.

At least, I work on it.

When Ye Xiao Tang finally returns my love...

I'd like to see how cocky you'd be.

Masters!

Have you seen my lady?

Miss Hong Xiu, what happened?

She brought dinner to Shukui Stronghold a while ago.

She hasn't come home until now.

Lately, accidents often happened at Shukui Stronghold.

And we're unable to lead a peaceful life.

It's time for us to fix it.

At first, we thought we'll never find a replacement.

We never thought that person will come on her own.

A girl born on the year of Tiger, month, day and time of Yin...

is hard to find.

But God brought us the Ghost Bride.

But how do we explain to Mr. Mu and the Ninth Prince?

-I'm worried that... -Don't worry.

The dead won't return back to live.

Once Miss Ye is dead...

and replace the Ghost Bride,

the disciples will be protected again.

What's wrong with our sacrifice?

It's okay if we die.

In the other world...

the Ghost Bride will appreciate our sacrifice.

The auspicious time will soon come.

I'll prepare the holy water.

The auspicious time has come. Close the coffin!

Stop!

Stop them!

Don't miss the auspicious time because of them!

Xiao Tang!

You're okay.

I came, didn't I?

Watch out, Jin Yan!

Look.

Here.

Old brat!

I knew you're up for no good.

The dead are those who should be punished.

It's a good deed.

So, you're the one...

who poisoned the people at Shukui Stronghold with Fire Cicada.

And you also used Fire Cicada to treat Leng Xing Er.

Yes, it's me.

I always thought...

all disciples were poisoned simultaneously...

but why Jin San Shui and his son were burnt first?

Until yesterday...

I checked the water in the holy bowl.

Then I know the truth.

You mixed the water with some alum.

So what?

Not only can it get rid of poison, it can also destroy insects.

If those who were poisoned are exposed to alum,

cicadas in their body will react.

[With the right amount, it will burn.]

Thus the victim's body will spontaneously burn.

Only experts...

in cicadas medicinal practice will be able to do so.

Mr. Mu.

You have very keen eyes.

On the celebration of the Ghost Bride's death anniversary,

Jin San Shui touched the holy water.

[You have prepared a mixture of water with alum for them.]

[If they are disciples who are loyal...]

[and they believe that the Ghost Bride does exists,]

[they will believe in this holy water.]

Then they will burn to death.

[Dad!]

Since when you started to have a suspicion on me?

Since last night.

When I was about to look at the water in the holy bowl...

It was suddenly struck with a bow.

And it was covered with red dust from incense paper.

You are lying to us with a straight face.

Your goodwill to save people has exposed your crime.

Why did you do that?

You have a grudge against them?

Why did you want to kill them?

Leng Xing Er is your daughter, right?

I looked into Leng's family tree last night.

But I didn't find Leng Xing Er's name.

What I've heard from the neighbours was...

that Leng Xing Er was was a daughter of Leng's family.

But she was pregnant out of wedlock.

She was outcast by her family and she died tragically on the road side.

Old man.

I think that the jade ornament...

may be able to prove if you're related to Leng's family.

Leng Xin Er's body was stolen...

[and then it disappeared.]

[It was you, right?]

[I think...]

only a father would kill...

to avenge his daughter's death.

It's true. It was all me.

They are worshippers of evil...

and they buried my daughter alive!

I must avenge her!

Why didn't you let the authorities do their work?

What were you hoping to get from this?

The authorities?

They are useless.

Xing Er's mother...

was expelled and she died in vain on the road side.

It wouldn't have happened if the authorities...

did not accuse her of being indecent.

It was not easy for me to finally find my daughter after all these years.

I went through all the trouble to get her Fire Cicada...

to treat her cold related disease.

But they dared to separate us once again!

I must let them suffer a thousand times more than we did!

Does that liquor contain Fire Cicadas?

I have done my part!

I'm going to see my wife and daughter now.

Hold on! You cannot die now!

-Ling Zi Ran! -Ling Zi Ran!

Where did you get the cicadas?

Ninth Prince!

Your mother died unjustly!

[Mu's Residence]

Thanks.

My lady.

My lady.

My lady.

-What? -Your dad is looking for you.

Tell him I'm looking for a potential husband.

It's urgent. You must go back now.

What has my father done this time?

All right.

Jin Yan, continue with your reading. I need to go back now.

Sir.

Sir.

Please focus on your reading.

All kinds of things can be found in the city.

The herbs that I've been looking for can be bought here.

Though you have a huge responsibility here in the capital,

it's also a great chance for you to improve your health.

Please drink this medicine.

Thank you, Mr. Feng.

What's this?

The wealthy Ye Family is looking for a future son-in-law.

Even ugly guys from outside of the city are trying their luck.

Three of Miss Ye's fiances are dead because she brings bad luck to them.

They are putting their lives on the line for money.

What are you talking about?

-She's fierce. -Yes, she is.

-Finish up everything and be quick. -Yes, sir.

-Make sure everything is clean. -Yes, sir.

Miss, please put this in the room.

-Quickly. -All right.

You're finally home.

Your father has been waiting for you.

What's wrong with him?

Why didn't he talk to me before he do this selection?

It's because I'm your father.

Sir.

-I'll get back to my work. -You should.

You went out to see Mu Jin Yan again?

I just wanted to help you by looking for a good potential husband.

Mu Jin Yan doesn't even plan to ask your hand in marriage.

We are a wealthy family.

That broke guy dared to reject my daughter's love for him.

Dad.

That's enough. The selection is about to start.

-Go and help her change. -Yes, sir.

The selection for a future son-in-law will commence now.

The first candidate is Wang Di Dan.

He's 18 years old and he's from Suiyang.

What's his name again?

It's Di Dan (Potato).

Perhaps his parents thought a simple name would help him to grow better.

Xiao Tang, no need to decide now.

Just have a look at him first.

I'm Wang Di Dan.

My mother asked me to come here.

I'm not picky.

She just needs to be breathing.

Your mother definitely loves you.

Turn off the lights.

The next candidate is Liu Ban Nong.

He's 19 years old and he's from the city outskirts.

How do you do?

I'm Liu Ban Nong and I'm from the city outskirts.

My family owns hundreds of acres of fertile land.

Dad, he's fat because he ate fertile soil?

One's appearance is not everything.

You must value his heart. That's more important.

Before I came here, my mother told me...

to ask for a dowry of more than 10,000 taels...

because Ye is a wealthy family.

If you find me attractive,

you can give me 50,000 taels.

Dad.

He has a good heart. Why don't you marry him?

You...

Turn off the lights.

Don't do that.

Next!

Restless heart, hesitation in making a move.

Those are the qualities that a chess player must not have.

It's noisy across from here and it's affecting me.

Only God knows what they are doing.

I heard the Ye Family is selecting a future husband for Miss Ye.

Sir, what's wrong?

Nothing. Perhaps I'm exhausted.

Sir, please be frank with me.

You are fond of Miss Ye, right?

No, I'm not.

Good for you.

You must remember why you came to the capital.

Don't do anything stupid that will ruin your future.

Let's resume our play.

Mr. Feng, I have some work at the magistrate court.

I can't continue to play.

Since you have official work to do,

then just go.

My lady.

Do you like any one of them?

Where did my father find all these guys?

Turn off the lights.

Next!

After I've met a guy who has great traits like Jin Yan,

I don't think it will be easy to accept someone who's not like him.

Turn off the lights.

My lady, a man with good traits is here.

I'm Ling Zi Ran.

I'm 20 years old and I'm from the capital.

Butler, he...

I didn't put down my name. I came without invitation.

Good!

This young man is really good looking.

Xiao Tang, look at him. He's way better than the rest.

I don't want him.

But why?

No way that I can be expelled way earlier than these freaks.

This selection is not fair.

We're selecting my future husband. So, I will decide who's right for me.

Will you be okay to carry my family name?

That's impossible.

But you are more than welcome to move to my place.

It's huge.

Say less.

Get rid of him.

Turn off the lights.

[Ye's Residence]

Jin Yan!

-My lady! -Xiao Tang!

Xiao Tang, where are you going?

Jin Yan!

-What a coincidence. -You can't fool me.

I know you were at my place to see the selection process.

I was walking nearby.

I got curious seeing a crowd at your place.

But you're still a single woman.

You must take care of yourself.

I think you are jealous.

What are you talking about?

You left after I saw you.

It's like you were hiding something.

I can't stay for long, I have something to do.

But this road does not lead to the magistrate court.

Jin Yan, do you really hate me that much?

Xiao Tang, why are you in hurry to settle down?

We're already out in the street, why don't we go and see our fortune?

Come with me.

Xiao Tang!

Jin Yan, get on your knees please.

Fate brings two people together.

If I get a good enough fortune stick,

you will not stop me from following you around.

Nonsense.

[Dear God of Love,]

[please bless me with the best fortune stick.]

Let me see.

Stop playing around.

It's okay if you don't want me to see it.

But why are you mad at me?

Just go back home.

I have something to attend to.

I don't have the time to entertain you.

It's okay if don't want me to see it.

But I will not stop from looking for you.

[14th Fortune Stick, The Worst Fortune]