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[Honey, Don't Run Away]

[Ye's Residence]

Master, please.

That's a lot.

Who sent these?

-This... -Me.

Good day, father-in-law.

-This... -Father-in-law?

This...

God has finally shown mercy.

There's really someone who isn't afraid of death.

What did you say?

Nothing.

Mister.

You look familiar.

Master Ye, you're forgetful because you are too busy.

I'm the one who participated in your son-in-law selection just now.

This...

If you marry Xiao Tang,

are you willing to use Ye's family name?

Although I can't do that,

I will always bring Xiao Tang home to visit you.

-Butler. -Yes.

Send back the gifts and send the guest out.

Yes, sir.

Master Ye!

Please go back.

My master decided long ago...

his son-in-law must use Ye's family name.

Please go back.

What kind of stupid rule is this?

[Episode 8]

Stop there.

It's no fun at all. I always get caught by you, Father.

Why did you leave selection today?

Father.

You have invited all the weirdos from far.

Mum will not agree to this if she knew.

If I don't help you to find a husband,

when will you get married?

I have let your mother down.

I have let you do as you please.

Do you know...

I won't live past 20 years old.

Your nagging make my ears grow calluses.

You know you're out of time but you still don't prioritize your marriage.

I have to find a son-in-law who is willing to use Ye's family name.

I promised your mother...

to continue the Zhuyou clan bloodline.

Look at you.

Idle every day and always create trouble for me.

I wanted to do as you asked.

To get married and give birth is normal thing.

Although my life is short, at least I won't have regrets.

We won't know if we don't try.

But love can't be forced.

What do you mean?

You want to keep your promise towards mother....

for me to get married and give birth as soon as possible.

I wanted to just get married...

but it's not the same now.

I found Jin Yan.

I've also witnessed the love between Mei Niang and Shan Yue.

I realise...

marriage is not only about living together and grow a family together.

This is why you go against your parents?

People say that love is the only thing that can't be forced.

If I want to get married, I must find the person I love.

If not, I'd rather die than get married.

Childish!

Father, I've decided.

It doesn't matter what you say.

You think you are all grown up now?

That your wings are hardened?

That I don't dare to hit you?

Master!

You love the young lady a lot.

You won't bear to hit her.

Is it right, my lady?

Forget it.

I've spoilt her.

Anything?

This is the house deed and land deed of Spruce Restaurant.

I bought it from the government as you asked.

Someone died in Spruce Restaurant.

People are afraid.

It's not that easy to get in business again.

Father, let's make a bet.

Let me take over Spruce Restaurant.

If Spruce Restaurant's business is able to recover in a month,

you cannot force me to marry the one I don't like.

My lady.

Everyone in Imperial City are saying Mei Niang died unjustly...

and she haunts the Spruce Restaurant every night.

Nobody dares to have meal at Spruce Restaurant now.

If Mei Niang's soul is still here,

she would have gone with Shan Yue.

Why want to stay here?

Don't worry, I have an idea.

He's here.

Hello, I'm Zi Yan.

I asked you to find an actor.

Why do you find me an inexperienced youngster?

He's a famous actor in Imperial City.

I hired him with high pay.

You don't need to worry if he's at Spruce Restaurant.

Mr. Zi Yan!

Mr. Zi Yan!

I like you very much!

Mr. Zi Yan!

I like you very much!

Sign autograph for me!

-Sign autograph for me! -All right.

Sign on my handkerchief.

One by one.

One by one.

Mr. Zi Yan, I like your acting.

One by one. Slowly.

Don't panic, everyone will get it.

His skin is smooth and white.

Girls nowadays prefer this type of man?

Wait.

A lot of people like my Jin Yan?

Don't you worry.

Only you like that cold-hearted guy.

Who would like that Ice Guy?

Jin Yan!

Jin Yan.

This opening gift is for you.

For me?

Everyone will get it.

Stay calm.

This writing is so nice.

Thank you, Jin Yan.

Hong Xiu, ask someone to make this as a signboard...

and hang it outside.

Yes.

What's so good?

It's only a stupid writing.

Surely you bought it for five coins on the streets.

Stingy.

Mr. Mu!

Ninth Prince, Mr. Mu.

At last I found you.

The magistrate wants to see you.

I have work to do. I'll leave first.

Finally, he's gone.

Xiao Tang.

We must not waste this beautiful night.

Why not I take you to watch fireworks?

Today is Spruce Restaurant's first day back to business.

As a lady boss, I can't leave.

I've got an idea.

Mahjong is the best entertainment.

According to report, crow demon kept appearing...

at finance deputy minister's residence.

The noise made by the crows make people feel distressed.

Everyone in the residence fainted and lost memory the next day.

Valuables kept disappearing.

This case is weird and it involves high officials...

which is why the magistrate has ordered you to be fully in charge of this case.

Where is the deputy minister?

Backyard. Performing a ritual.

Please bless me.

Sir.

Don't interrupt the ritual.

Hear my chant!

Sir, this geomancer is hired by the deputy minister.

He said there's crow demon in the residence...

and he must perform exorcism.

Nonsense.

Crow demon!

The crow demon is here!

-Go get help! -Yes, sir!

Chick.

Xiao Tang, go sleep if you're sleepy.

The restaurant is closed.

Eight bamboo.

That's right, my lady.

Master asked you to take care.

Don't get sick.

It's okay, let's wait a little while more.

What if Jin Yan comes back to eat supper?

I'll go have a look if he's back.

My lady!

What's wrong?

There's a scary looking crow.

Where?

Where is it?

Xiao Tang, are you afraid?

Come to me.

You wish.

Look.

Who's going out at this hour?

Let's go have a look.

My lady, I'll wait for your return!

Quick.

Xiao Tang.

Just hit him.

No.

He came out from Spruce Restaurant late at night.

There must be something.

I want to see who dares to disturb my Spruce Restaurant.

Let's go.

Jin Yan, why are you here?

-Why are you guys here? -Why do you always appear?

Squat down.

Xiao Tang!

-Cashier Zhou? -Cashier Zhou?

He's awake.

Why are you in my room?

Cashier Zhou.

Do you remember what happened last night?

Why does my head feel so painful?

Don't worry about the details.

Oh, yeah, Cashier Zhou.

Did you meet weird people recently?

I've never met any weird people.

I've been busy preparing for the restaurant's opening recently.

I've never left the restaurant.

Even once?

There's once.

To pray for smooth business,

I went to pray at Guangji Temple in the suburb.

Pray for good business.

Guangji Temple?

This is the talisman I got from Guangji Temple.

Any problem?

Sir.

The deputy minister is awake.

He can't remember anything about last night.

Also, those who threw coins...

at the poverty area have been identified.

All of them are senior officials of Imperial City.

They don't remember anything about last night.

Seems like they are picked.

To let the rich throw coins at poverty area.

The culprit wants to rob the rich to help the poor?

Have you asked the question?

Yes. As you guessed, they all have been to one place.

Guangji Temple?

This is the Guangji Temple that they visited before the incident?

That means the culprit is hiding here?

Don't make hasty conclusion before the investigation is done.

Let's go in.

[Guangji Temple]

Sir.

I'm Mu Jin Yan, deputy magistrate of Imperial City.

I need to ask something regarding a case.

Please ask.

Anything weird happened recently?

Many believers visit Guangji Temple. Supernatural beings dare not disturb.

What do you want to know?

Sir.

Were there any weird believers in this temple recently?

Only believers who came to pray.

There's nothing special.

Can you show us around?

Please follow me.

Here.

[Mahavira Hall]

Xiao Tang.

Let's go.

Mr. Mu, you're so quiet.

Seems like you will be at your wits' end too.

Don't you think the condition of yesterday's victims are weird?

It feels like they are possessed.

[They seem to be under the Zhuyou Spell.]

[The culprit knows how to use the Zhuyou Spell?]

Xiao Tang.

What is your opinion on this?

According to my opinion,

let them have a taste of their own medicine.

[Spruce Restaurant]

Xiao Tang.

Do you think this idea will be successful?

If the culprit wants to help the poor, he will surely rob the rich.

I purposely took out one thousand silver taels from bank...

and show it off.

The culprit will surely fall for it.

Where's the pansy?

He said he wanted to take a walk.

I wonder why he isn't back yet.

He must be scared.

He's the one investigating the case. Why are we doing the work now?

Shut up!

There's movement.

Someone's here.

Zi Yan?

[Mr. Zi Yan.]

[A girl gave you this letter.]

[Normally, you guys will read the letter from fans.]

[Why bother me today?]

[This girl said I must give this letter to you.]

[Dear Mr. Zi Yan, I have fallen for you since a long time ago.]

[Please meet me at Detai Restaurant tomorrow.]

[Tao Yao]

This is the letter.

Jin Yan.

I often get this kind of letter but this time, it's different.

It's signed off by the name of Tao Yao.

That's why I went to see her.

What's so weird about the name Tao Yao?

You don't know this...

but way before I became famous in Imperial City,

there's a fan of mine who would always write to me.

It's always signed off with Tao Yao.

During that time,

I'm just a nobody.

Miss Tao Yao was my only fan.

Her letters encouraged me to get through all hardships.

What happened then?

Then I wanted to see her.

So, I replied her letter and asked to meet...

but she stopped writing after that.

An actor who is loyal.

A fan who is cruel.

Shouldn't it be the other way round?

Do you still remember her face?

It's weird.

I looked at her clearly at that time but I can't remember it now.

The peach tree blooms...

with fiery red glumes.

She's to wed her groom.

The clan is to boom.

'Tao yao', the Fiery Peach poem, is a good wish for a bride-to-be.

Does Miss Tao Yao have something on her mind?

Xiao Tang, you know this poem?

Actually, I'm also desperate to get married.

Don't waste time.

We will know when we find Miss Tao Yao.

Where to find her?

Zi Yan.

Do you remember where you met her?

Detai Restaurant.

-Thank you. Please come again. -All right.

This way please.

What's your order?

Do you remember if Mr. Zi Yan came here at noon yesterday?

You asked the right person.

I'm the one who served Mr. Zi Yan yesterday.

Do you remember who did he meet?

I don't remember much.

I think it's a girl.

She's like a goddess.

But why can't I remember her face?

It's so weird.

Waiter.

Quick, serve us your best dishes here.

I'm starving.

All right.

Zi Yan also said that he can't remember her face.

They both said she's pretty.

They shouldn't have forgotten her.

Why is it like that?

It's not a pretty girl!

It's monster!

Monster!

You have been tricked by her!

That's a crow demon!

A monster!

Go!

-Don't speak nonsense here. -I'm saying the truth!

-Hold up. -The truth!

You have finished eating.

Now, can you tell us what happened yesterday?

10 taels.

-Ling Zi Ran, what are you doing? -It's painful!

Xiao Tang.

Kindness is not to be wasted.

Holding off information.

Do you want me to send you to court?

Don't!

I'll tell you.

Quick!

This belongs to Zi Yan.

Speak!

[Every day, I beg outside the restaurant.]

[I saw Mr. Zi Yan yesterday.]

[He's drinking tea in the restaurant.]

[What's weird...]

[is that I didn't see the girl mentioned by Mr. Zi Yan and the waiter.]

[The one who's opposite him is just a crow.]

Nonsense!

I'm speaking the truth!

That crow must be a monster!

Everyone in Detai Restaurant is under a spell!

I think you want to see the magistrate.

I'm speaking the truth.

If not, how did I get this pouch?

I...

Continue.

[That crow led Mr. Zi Yan outside.]

[I followed him because I felt curious.]

I think this is the place mentioned by the beggar.

This is the mansion Zi Yan mentioned?

That is his illusion.

This is eye-opening.

If you can't afford to hire servants,

just use scarecrows.

These are the servants mentioned by Zi Yan.

That means...

Zi Yan was already under a spell when he was at Detai Restaurant.

All the things he saw afterward were mere illusions.

Why does Miss Tao Yao want to do this?

Because Zi Yan's rich, that's why.

If not, what else?

Oh, yes! Zi Yan said that...

the only characteristic that he remembers about that girl...

is the cross stitch pattern on her sleeves.

Since it is illusion,

the culprit's quite detailed in clothing.

The culprit is from the West Region?

Impossible.

There's one more possibility.

This person is attracting attention to hide something.

[Zi Yan, prosperous and pretty.]

[Zi Yan, handsome and suave.]

[Zi Yan, prosperous and pretty.]

[Why are you guys here?]

[We wanted to ask you that.]

[I heard that Guangji Temple's blessings are effective.]

[Thus I came here to get a talisman.]

I know who it is.

[Guangji Temple]

I've been waiting.

You knew we would come?

What's meant to be, will be.

It's just a matter of time.

I want to know the reason you're doing all these.

It's simple.

I just wanted the extravagant rich to give some money to the poor.

Is your purpose that simple?

I, Madam Meng, is just a normal woman...

who resents this cold world.

You live extravagant lives.

You won't understand a poor man's pain.

The government will help the poor.

You don't need to act it yourself.

You are an unloved prince.

How do you want to help the poor?

Nonsense!

The matters of the royal family are none of your business!

Arrest her!

Yes, sir!

Stand there!

If I'm not wrong,

that little bell is the equipment you used to perform your spell.

You tie the little bell at the crow's neck...

so that people think it's a monster.

You perform Soul Transference spell with that little bell...

to create illusions to control people.

Xiao Tang, you really didn't let me down.

You know who I am?

Who are you?

The world keeps changing, true or false is not important.

Self-deceiving also doesn't matter, as long as you don't feel guilty.

Xiao Tang.

You think the essence of Soul Transference...

is only on little bell?

Good!

Good!

Today is Zi Yan's new act.

Let's have a look.

Xiao Tang.

I'm not in a good mood. I'm going home.

I also need to report to the magistrate.

Good!

Jin Yan, let's go.

Good!

Why stop?

Why did he faint?

Sir, are you okay?

Sir!

Sir!

Move!

Zi Yan.

Zi Yan, are you okay?

He's still alive.

We need to know the cause before we can treat him.

Don't kill me...

Nightmare.

Nightmare?

Madam Meng's Soul Transference spell is still working.

She's been arrested, right?

Furthermore, we have taken the little bell used to cast the spell.

[Xiao Tang.]

[You think the essence of Soul Transference is only on a little bell?]

The sound of the big bell.

The big bell triggers a nightmare.

The sound of the big bell?

I thought Madam Meng cast Soul Transfer spell...

through the little bell on the crow's neck.

I'm just half right.

No matter the size or type of bell,

any bell can be used by Madam Meng.

Madam Meng planned it all along.

Her real purpose is for those who are under her spell...

to be trapped in a nightmare...

until death.

Who is Madam Meng actually?

Don't kill me...

How's Zi Yan?

His pulse is getting weaker.

His life is in danger.

Only Madam Meng can save Zi Yan from this nightmare.

Let's split.

I'll go find Madam Meng in jail.

You go check on the others who were once cursed by her.

All right.

Xiao Tang, help Zi Yan go rest at the back.

-Wait for our news. -All right.

Let's go.

Your Highness.

What's wrong?

Why is it like this?

This...

-Head warden. -Yes.

Inform the magistrate at once.

Ask him to send people to capture Madam Meng in Imperial City.

Yes!

How's his condition?

Based on his pulse,

coldness is trapped in his body.

Thus he fell sick.

Please give him a prescription to recuperate his health.

His real sickness is not physical but mental.

Dreams are manifested by fears.

Followed by resentment and hatred.

Seems like Mr. Zi Yan is trapped in a nightmare.

That's why he can't wake up.

His life is in danger.

When one's not strong, his mind will be weak too.

He has had this nightmare for quite some time.

Don't we have any way to save him?

Except if someone can enter his dream to save him.

That's the only way.

If the Zhuyou clan do exist, he might be saved.

My lady.

Cashier Zhou has passed away due to nightmare.

Hong Xiu, stand guard at outside.

My lady, the master forbids you to use Zhuyou Spell.

If not, your lifespan will be shortened.

Zi Yan is in danger.

I can't let him be. Go now.

[Zhang's Residence]

The deputy minister just passed away.

Why is the funeral service is so swiftly?

Let's go take a look.

What's this?

Funeral service at home.

Lively at the outside but empty on the inside.

Mr. Mu, Ninth Prince.

I'm the butler.

Thank you for paying your last respects to our master.

Mister.

Why end the funeral service hurriedly?

It's quite rude towards the dead.

You don't know this but my master seldom comes back when he was alive.

Mdm. Zhang took care of everything at home.

She'd long prepared funeral service for my master.

Your master is only at his fifties.

It's still early.

Why was it prepared so early?

This...

I asked him to do that.

This is Mdm. Zhang.

Hello.

I'm Mu Jin Yan, I came here to pay my last respect to Mr. Zhang.

Don't stand on ceremony.

Mr. Mu, just ask if you have any questions.

Madam.

Why did you prepare for his funeral service in advanced?

It's simple, because I want him dead.

Seems weak and unfocused.

Oh, no! He's out of time.

[Give me!]

-[It's mine!] -[I want it too!]

[Let go!]