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You are better than me. 12 00:02:03,980 --> 00:02:09,480 Three of my children didn't survive. You are fortunate to have two 13 00:02:16,790 --> 00:02:19,940 They all said that our children is our debts from the past life. 14 00:02:19,940 --> 00:02:24,450 As Buddha said, because we asks, hence, we suffer. 15 00:02:24,450 --> 00:02:28,400 The child is dead. We are still alive. 16 00:02:28,400 --> 00:02:35,690 You...when you were just a maiden, you are already a very narrow-minded person. 17 00:02:35,690 --> 00:02:37,790 Enough, get up now. 18 00:02:37,790 --> 00:02:43,470 Let the two lonely old women like us sit and chat. 19 00:02:47,220 --> 00:02:50,700 Please get up. Take your time. 20 00:02:57,790 --> 00:02:59,720 Old Madam, you are tired. 21 00:02:59,720 --> 00:03:03,530 Try the peach flower wine that I personally made. 22 00:03:03,530 --> 00:03:06,320 Eunuch, have to trouble you then. 23 00:03:11,180 --> 00:03:13,650 Lord Wang, why are you still kneeling? 24 00:03:13,650 --> 00:03:16,420 Get up now. 25 00:03:19,280 --> 00:03:21,480 Thank you, Empress Dowager. 26 00:03:21,480 --> 00:03:24,420 Look at how lucky you are. 27 00:03:24,420 --> 00:03:30,050 You still have a son. I don't have any single child anymore. 28 00:03:30,050 --> 00:03:36,400 You are better than me. You have your own biological son. You have good luck. 29 00:03:40,260 --> 00:03:46,110 My son is of lowly rank and with poor qualities. How can he be compared with His Majesty? 30 00:03:46,110 --> 00:03:49,780 His Majesty is the son of heaven and is mandated by heavenly fate. 31 00:03:49,780 --> 00:03:52,990 Look at you. Why are you kneeling again? 32 00:03:52,990 --> 00:03:57,110 The two of us have lived through several emperors. 33 00:03:57,110 --> 00:04:00,160 We're just idly chatting here. 34 00:04:00,160 --> 00:04:04,940 We're old. Isn't it just matters about our children? 35 00:04:04,940 --> 00:04:10,350 From the palace to the common folks, no matter how you talk about it, it's just the same things. 36 00:04:10,350 --> 00:04:12,450 Get up now. 37 00:04:13,340 --> 00:04:17,250 Yes. 38 00:04:19,740 --> 00:04:28,080 You just mentioned that Marquis who killed your daughter. I watched him grow up too. 39 00:04:28,080 --> 00:04:32,850 For humans, it's better to be talented and smart. It's just that they are too young. 40 00:04:32,850 --> 00:04:38,290 They lack maturity and prudence. 41 00:04:38,290 --> 00:04:42,170 I even heard that when His Majesty asked for him an audience, 42 00:04:42,170 --> 00:04:47,860 and he even defied it and stayed home to look after his child. 43 00:04:47,860 --> 00:04:53,180 He...how could he be so bold? 44 00:05:07,880 --> 00:05:10,680 I've cut it too much. 45 00:05:14,640 --> 00:05:20,150 Empress Dowager is also out of ideas. When the wick of a candle is too long, it should be cut. 46 00:05:20,150 --> 00:05:25,380 If you cut it, it can then burn longer. 47 00:05:25,380 --> 00:05:27,850 Escort the guests out. 48 00:05:27,850 --> 00:05:30,610 Lord Wang, please. 49 00:05:32,420 --> 00:05:34,870 Mother, about this... 50 00:06:16,680 --> 00:06:18,940 Get two bowls of noodles. 51 00:06:20,380 --> 00:06:21,980 Give me two bowls of noodles. 52 00:06:21,980 --> 00:06:23,620 Alright. 53 00:06:24,630 --> 00:06:27,080 Old wife, cook the noodles. 54 00:07:19,460 --> 00:07:23,730 When you encounter major events, you must be calm. 55 00:07:23,730 --> 00:07:27,010 Eating few when there are a lot of problems isn't a sign of long life. 56 00:07:27,010 --> 00:07:29,540 Eat. Let's talk once we are done. 57 00:07:29,540 --> 00:07:32,640 Mother, Her Highness... 58 00:07:38,030 --> 00:07:40,690 Look at this oil lamp. 59 00:07:43,820 --> 00:07:49,740 You father has died more than 10 years. When the person has left, the tea grows cold. 60 00:07:49,740 --> 00:07:54,580 Our House of Wang is like this lamp, we're about to get extinguished. 61 00:07:54,580 --> 00:07:57,310 Mother, what are you talking about? 62 00:07:57,310 --> 00:08:03,050 Although I'm not successful, that I've diminished a lot of father's prestige, 63 00:08:03,050 --> 00:08:07,600 the political arena is a complex and unpredictable place. I still have some dignity. 64 00:08:09,790 --> 00:08:15,930 Look at this oil lamp again. We currently can still be considered to be at the bright side. 65 00:08:15,930 --> 00:08:20,200 But what's beyond this small lighted area? 66 00:08:21,150 --> 00:08:27,470 If your father is still alive, no matter how grave your little sister's crime was, 67 00:08:27,470 --> 00:08:32,460 would those Gu and Sheng people dare to give us a stern face? 68 00:08:32,460 --> 00:08:35,890 I am not just defending your little sister. 69 00:08:35,890 --> 00:08:38,660 I still need to protect the dignity of the Wang family. 70 00:08:38,660 --> 00:08:42,180 Mother, this is... 71 00:08:43,560 --> 00:08:47,640 My father risked his life fighting for a career from a remote province. 72 00:08:47,640 --> 00:08:49,980 The House of Wang didn't have it easy. 73 00:08:49,980 --> 00:08:53,810 Now, we have a few assets and a respectable official status. 74 00:08:53,810 --> 00:08:56,490 Why must you still pull the chestnut out of the fire? (risking danger to achieve something, but ending up doing it for others) 75 00:08:56,490 --> 00:09:02,390 If a parent loves his child, he should plan for his future. 76 00:09:02,390 --> 00:09:09,650 Your father and I started from a deserted region and struggled to give you all a bright place. 77 00:09:09,650 --> 00:09:13,570 Hence, even if you're not a talented child, 78 00:09:13,570 --> 00:09:16,610 you're able to stay in the political arena until today. 79 00:09:16,610 --> 00:09:20,240 But what have you strove for your own child? 80 00:09:20,240 --> 00:09:22,310 This... 81 00:09:27,110 --> 00:09:31,770 The vast achievements of a lord will be exhausted after several generations. 82 00:09:31,770 --> 00:09:35,000 Now, you're the master of the House of Wang. 83 00:09:35,000 --> 00:09:38,910 It's such an important matter. Think carefully about this. 84 00:09:38,910 --> 00:09:41,770 Be resolute. 85 00:09:41,770 --> 00:09:47,220 Now matter what you think, as your mother, I will rely on her. 86 00:09:55,710 --> 00:10:00,590 [ Sun Great Buns ] 87 00:10:19,740 --> 00:10:23,870 The throne of the current emperor was given by the past emperor. 88 00:10:23,870 --> 00:10:27,750 One must first be the son of the emperor before he can inherit the throne. 89 00:10:27,750 --> 00:10:32,330 But His Majesty listened to the words of fawning subjects like Gu Tingye 90 00:10:32,330 --> 00:10:35,610 training soldiers and horses, preparing for war. 91 00:10:35,610 --> 00:10:39,560 Disobeying the initial intention of the past emperor. He also broke faith and abandoned the right. 92 00:10:39,560 --> 00:10:43,520 He wanted to call both Prince Shu and the past emperor as fathers. 93 00:10:43,520 --> 00:10:47,120 How can there be a son having two fathers in this world? 94 00:10:47,120 --> 00:10:52,630 The emperor is magnanimous, but fawning and evil subjects are holding him up. 95 00:10:52,630 --> 00:10:55,040 It's hard for him to fully practice it. 96 00:10:58,840 --> 00:11:01,560 [ Duke Qi of the State Manor ] 97 00:11:02,280 --> 00:11:06,380 The Marquis barged into your study. He said that he will wait for you there. 98 00:11:06,380 --> 00:11:07,940 Did he say why he's here? 99 00:11:07,940 --> 00:11:11,480 No, but he looks unhappy. 100 00:11:11,480 --> 00:11:13,900 He probably is here for trouble. 101 00:11:25,670 --> 00:11:29,090 - Yanruo. - Before you say anything, I have only this to say. 102 00:11:29,090 --> 00:11:31,870 I brought men to put out the fire. I didn't had any other intentions. 103 00:11:31,870 --> 00:11:37,070 I took the initiative to do this. We are relatives. I can't just watch and do nothing. 104 00:11:39,890 --> 00:11:41,860 What are you laughing at? 105 00:11:41,860 --> 00:11:43,900 I'm not here for a punitive expedition. 106 00:11:43,900 --> 00:11:47,530 Yuanruo, why must you be on guard like this? 107 00:11:47,530 --> 00:11:50,200 Then, you are... 108 00:11:54,810 --> 00:11:56,720 What is this for? 109 00:11:57,330 --> 00:12:01,120 Last night, you didn't mind the danger and extended your help. 110 00:12:01,120 --> 00:12:05,190 On behalf of my family, I thank you. 111 00:12:13,380 --> 00:12:14,980 This... 112 00:12:16,920 --> 00:12:20,750 I didn't help much too. Come. 113 00:12:26,990 --> 00:12:30,650 Before I returned, I was very perturbed. 114 00:12:30,650 --> 00:12:35,790 What if I didn't rush there on time, I fear the mother and child wouldn't have survived. 115 00:12:35,790 --> 00:12:37,900 Afterwards, I heard from my servants 116 00:12:37,900 --> 00:12:41,560 that the Young Lord Qi of the ducal house brought men to help in putting out the fire. 117 00:12:41,560 --> 00:12:45,890 Yanruo, I was relieved. 118 00:12:46,990 --> 00:12:51,990 I took the initiative. It's good that you don't blame me. 119 00:12:51,990 --> 00:12:53,800 Why would I blame you? 120 00:12:53,800 --> 00:12:58,890 You are a genuine gentleman. I'm eternally grateful. 121 00:13:00,970 --> 00:13:04,180 It's just measly help. Not worthy to be mentioned. 122 00:13:04,180 --> 00:13:05,980 About this... 123 00:13:07,610 --> 00:13:09,610 whatever happened in the past, 124 00:13:10,340 --> 00:13:12,640 it's already in the past. 125 00:13:12,640 --> 00:13:15,680 It was a misunderstanding. I was at fault too. 126 00:13:17,570 --> 00:13:21,920 Now that we've said things out in the open, everything is now transparent. 127 00:13:21,920 --> 00:13:24,470 Yanruo, you are a smart person. 128 00:13:24,470 --> 00:13:28,230 You surely will have a bright future ahead. 129 00:13:30,830 --> 00:13:32,720 Second Uncle. 130 00:13:34,640 --> 00:13:36,710 You are right. 131 00:13:40,130 --> 00:13:44,160 There are still a lot of things at home that must be fixed and managed. 132 00:13:44,160 --> 00:13:45,840 I'm taking my leave first. 133 00:13:45,840 --> 00:13:50,260 Next time, I'll bring my wife and child together to visit you with some gifts. 134 00:13:50,260 --> 00:13:53,790 Don't mention it. 135 00:14:01,750 --> 00:14:05,670 The imperial decree of Empress Dowager was personally stamped by her. 136 00:14:05,670 --> 00:14:09,250 Yanruo, you are basically a kind person. 137 00:14:09,250 --> 00:14:13,770 Don't be too stubborn when it comes to official matters, for you might hurt yourself. 138 00:14:32,190 --> 00:14:34,170 What are you doing here? 139 00:14:35,160 --> 00:14:37,010 I heard that Gu Tingye barged in here. 140 00:14:37,010 --> 00:14:41,210 I...I was afraid that he would harm you. 141 00:14:49,020 --> 00:14:51,780 Marquis Gu is skilled in fighting. 142 00:14:51,780 --> 00:14:54,870 You are holding this short sword to kill him? 143 00:14:54,870 --> 00:14:57,380 Aren't you afraid that you would hurt yourself? 144 00:15:10,070 --> 00:15:14,710 Even if he's the reincarnation of a deity, I won't let him hurt you. 145 00:15:16,390 --> 00:15:18,100 I know. 146 00:15:19,550 --> 00:15:21,060 Thank you. 147 00:15:27,780 --> 00:15:32,870 Now that it has come to this, there is something I need to confess to you. 148 00:15:33,720 --> 00:15:39,010 The Big Madam of the Marquis family was the first person I wanted to marry. 149 00:15:46,380 --> 00:15:51,190 There's no need to mention the past 150 00:15:58,600 --> 00:16:00,390 but... 151 00:16:02,710 --> 00:16:04,650 I would like to hear. 152 00:16:08,490 --> 00:16:10,200 Forget it. 153 00:16:12,850 --> 00:16:16,380 I don't want to listen. It's better not to talk about it. 154 00:16:27,960 --> 00:16:36,010 Translation and Timing carefully crafted by the Mei Daxia Team at viki.com 155 00:16:48,600 --> 00:16:52,200 Master, someone from Bianjing asked to see you. The surname is Gu. 156 00:16:52,200 --> 00:16:57,190 Gu? Say that I'm not here. Tell her to leave now. 157 00:17:00,320 --> 00:17:07,650 Master Bai, no need to be afraid. We've seen each other before in the capital's Yuqing Temple. 158 00:17:07,650 --> 00:17:09,790 Aren't you the main madam of the marquis manor? 159 00:17:09,790 --> 00:17:11,870 I'm not. 160 00:17:11,870 --> 00:17:14,750 You're not? But that day, in Yuqing Monastery— 161 00:17:14,750 --> 00:17:18,060 That time, our family didn't know your intentions. 162 00:17:18,060 --> 00:17:20,220 Naturally, I needed to be careful. 163 00:17:20,220 --> 00:17:24,680 It's enough to just send a servant like me to disguise as the Grand Madam. 164 00:17:24,680 --> 00:17:26,780 But...but... 165 00:17:26,780 --> 00:17:30,230 You will naturally understand everything 166 00:17:30,230 --> 00:17:32,230 once you go to the capital with me to see the Grand Madam. 167 00:17:32,230 --> 00:17:36,290 Go to the capital? The last time I went there, I almost die. 168 00:17:36,290 --> 00:17:38,980 How do you still plan to torment me? I'm not going. 169 00:17:38,980 --> 00:17:41,710 Men, tell her to leave. 170 00:17:43,130 --> 00:17:47,000 - Madam, please. - In the hands of Gu Second is a vast amount of assets owned by the House of Bai, 171 00:17:47,000 --> 00:17:50,010 the top salt merchant of the region south of the river. 172 00:17:50,010 --> 00:17:55,360 Eldest Bai, you've plotted for it all your life and the chance is being given right in front of you. 173 00:17:55,360 --> 00:17:59,920 Never thought that you didn't have any manliness at all. 174 00:18:00,880 --> 00:18:03,780 I had to be alive first. 175 00:18:04,950 --> 00:18:09,930 Now, Gu Second killed a woman with conferred title. He won't be able to deny it. 176 00:18:09,930 --> 00:18:13,160 You have such a good fate. 177 00:18:13,160 --> 00:18:17,490 Using the life of someone else to take back your family's vast assets, 178 00:18:17,490 --> 00:18:20,760 isn't that a wealth bestowed to you by the heaven? 179 00:18:22,750 --> 00:18:24,570 Killed someone? 180 00:18:24,570 --> 00:18:29,180 Not just killed someone, he killed a woman with conferred title, an official's wife. 181 00:18:29,180 --> 00:18:32,460 He killed the legitimate daughter of an Imperial Tutor. 182 00:18:39,040 --> 00:18:41,570 Pack my suitcase and prepare the carriage. 183 00:18:41,570 --> 00:18:43,510 No need. 184 00:18:43,510 --> 00:18:46,560 The carriage of the Marquis is waiting out there for you. 185 00:18:46,560 --> 00:18:51,510 It has a strong horse and soft carriage. Eldest Bai, please. 186 00:19:00,050 --> 00:19:03,170 Let Grandmother have a bite. 187 00:19:05,300 --> 00:19:08,350 I'm old. 188 00:19:08,350 --> 00:19:10,460 I was thinking. 189 00:19:10,460 --> 00:19:14,150 Why don't you let Yong'er 190 00:19:14,150 --> 00:19:16,600 be raised in my palace? 191 00:19:16,600 --> 00:19:19,590 One, you'll get to be more relaxed. 192 00:19:19,590 --> 00:19:21,810 and take good care of the Emperor. 193 00:19:21,810 --> 00:19:26,830 Second, I get to taste the joy of raising a child. 194 00:19:26,830 --> 00:19:29,580 Treat it as respecting me. 195 00:19:36,260 --> 00:19:40,870 Look at how scared this child is. 196 00:19:42,160 --> 00:19:44,160 I haven't said anything yet. 197 00:19:44,160 --> 00:19:47,020 Quick, go and bring the wine here. 198 00:19:47,020 --> 00:19:49,620 Suppress the shock of Noble Consort. 199 00:19:51,340 --> 00:19:53,680 This is a wine personally made by Empress Dowager. 200 00:19:53,680 --> 00:19:56,670 May Your Highness moist your throat with it. 201 00:20:07,080 --> 00:20:10,620 Your Highness, have you asked it clearly? 202 00:20:12,190 --> 00:20:16,700 It's not suitable to talk here. Let's go to our room to talk. 203 00:20:29,460 --> 00:20:31,230 Third Younger Sister. 204 00:20:31,230 --> 00:20:35,620 My Lady, what's wrong with you? 205 00:20:35,620 --> 00:20:37,940 Let me think. 206 00:20:38,620 --> 00:20:40,900 Let me think carefully. 207 00:20:49,490 --> 00:20:51,520 For the entire day, 208 00:20:54,390 --> 00:20:56,650 what was wrong with you? 209 00:20:56,650 --> 00:20:59,470 Since you came back, you didn't say a single word. 210 00:20:59,470 --> 00:21:02,170 What's going on? 211 00:21:16,860 --> 00:21:22,400 Yong'er. He's still playing so happily. 212 00:21:23,560 --> 00:21:28,130 Yes, the child doesn't know anything. 213 00:21:28,130 --> 00:21:31,330 No matter where he is, he will be equally happy. 214 00:21:33,530 --> 00:21:37,120 What did the Empress Dowager say to you? 215 00:21:59,790 --> 00:22:01,420 My Lady. 216 00:22:07,240 --> 00:22:09,360 My Lady! 217 00:22:09,360 --> 00:22:11,940 Don't follow me! 218 00:22:11,940 --> 00:22:13,380 My Lady. 219 00:22:30,180 --> 00:22:33,690 Noble Consort, please. 220 00:22:55,280 --> 00:22:57,110 Where's Yong'er? 221 00:22:57,850 --> 00:23:02,890 For Yong'er to be raised by the Empress Dowager is also his good fortune. 222 00:23:02,890 --> 00:23:05,260 What? You brought Yong'er here? 223 00:23:05,260 --> 00:23:08,230 Didn't brother-in-law want the commander post of the Dianqiansi? 224 00:23:08,230 --> 00:23:10,830 Yes. Your brother-in-law has long wanted to be promoted to that position. 225 00:23:10,830 --> 00:23:13,920 He will soon receive the notice from the Ministry of Personnel. 226 00:23:13,920 --> 00:23:16,280 Hence, you left Yong'er... 227 00:23:34,640 --> 00:23:39,820 If a parent loves his child, he should plan ahead. 228 00:23:39,820 --> 00:23:45,380 This is also for Yong'er's great future. 229 00:24:02,270 --> 00:24:05,130 Big Madam, look. 230 00:24:05,130 --> 00:24:09,100 Tuan'er has just finished having his milk. He's now sleeping very soundly. 231 00:24:09,790 --> 00:24:11,110 Is he able to drink milk? 232 00:24:11,110 --> 00:24:15,920 Of course. He's quite energetic in doing so. 233 00:24:17,820 --> 00:24:21,520 Good thing you've hired two milk nannies beforehand. 234 00:24:21,520 --> 00:24:27,010 - Or else, he wouldn't have enough milk to drink. - It was my marquis husband who found them. 235 00:24:28,500 --> 00:24:32,600 He's awake. This is the Marquis first-born child. 236 00:24:32,600 --> 00:24:35,080 He's so meticulous in his care. 237 00:24:35,850 --> 00:24:40,090 He indeed is very meticulous. He's even fixing the courtyard over there. 238 00:24:40,090 --> 00:24:41,930 Where? 239 00:24:42,920 --> 00:24:45,590 Shuixian Pavilion of Miss Fengxian. 240 00:25:05,400 --> 00:25:07,100 Marquis. 241 00:25:08,450 --> 00:25:10,300 It's been 7 to 8 days. 242 00:25:10,300 --> 00:25:13,110 Big Madam just gave birth and didn't have the time to settle me. 243 00:25:13,110 --> 00:25:15,280 I know this too. 244 00:25:16,240 --> 00:25:20,710 It's just that despite Cheng Garden being such a huge manor, I actually don't have any lodging place. 245 00:25:20,710 --> 00:25:27,140 My current house is badly damaged. May marquis give considerations even for the sake of my status. 246 00:25:28,990 --> 00:25:33,320 Okay. Shitou. 247 00:25:33,320 --> 00:25:36,000 Go to the stockroom and get me that white jade box. 248 00:25:36,000 --> 00:25:39,280 And then go to the Fire Rescue Team and choose some clever and able people 249 00:25:39,280 --> 00:25:41,980 to search through this house and look for the start of the fire. 250 00:25:41,980 --> 00:25:43,490 Yes. 251 00:25:45,470 --> 00:25:48,310 Did Tu Second and Liu Jingli report anything about their inspection of the manor? 252 00:25:48,310 --> 00:25:51,780 Temporarily none. It's been quite peaceful lately. 253 00:25:53,200 --> 00:25:57,760 It won't be peaceful soon. 254 00:25:57,760 --> 00:26:01,120 Cold weather and frozen ground. Good for killing. 255 00:26:08,190 --> 00:26:11,450 Marquis! Where will my mistress live? 256 00:26:14,490 --> 00:26:16,460 Marquis is here. 257 00:26:20,410 --> 00:26:22,270 It's too cold out there. 258 00:26:22,270 --> 00:26:26,660 Come, let me take a look at my child now. 259 00:26:26,660 --> 00:26:29,370 How's the repair going on? 260 00:26:30,350 --> 00:26:32,960 It won't get fixed that easily. 261 00:26:32,960 --> 00:26:37,500 I think she should be transferred to another place. 262 00:26:41,830 --> 00:26:44,870 In our Jiaxi House then. 263 00:26:44,870 --> 00:26:47,890 Sure, Jiaxi House is fine too. 264 00:26:47,890 --> 00:26:51,210 Anyway, everything is being handled in a hurry right now. There's no way we can find a mason that fast. 265 00:26:51,210 --> 00:26:55,220 Why not just settle her down in our courtyard then? 266 00:26:55,220 --> 00:26:58,410 You're full of cold air. Don't pass it to your child. 267 00:26:58,410 --> 00:27:02,840 Xiaotao, take the food away. I'm sleeping for a while. 268 00:27:03,870 --> 00:27:07,790 Sleep? Big Madam, did you just wake up? You are sleeping again? 269 00:27:10,990 --> 00:27:19,080 Translation and Timing carefully crafted by the Mei Daxia Team at viki.com 270 00:27:24,950 --> 00:27:26,800 What are you laughing at? 271 00:27:34,060 --> 00:27:38,870 Originally, she kept telling me that she didn't had a place to live in. 272 00:27:38,870 --> 00:27:42,190 Asking me to provide her another living quarter. 273 00:27:42,190 --> 00:27:46,520 I also found her to be too long winded. It was such a hassle. 274 00:27:47,140 --> 00:27:50,810 I so want to just drive her away. 275 00:27:52,790 --> 00:27:57,550 Later, after thinking about it, it was Big Madam 276 00:27:57,550 --> 00:28:02,060 who accepted her in my behalf. She has a status after all. 277 00:28:03,130 --> 00:28:07,920 Seeing how she has been sincere towards me for all these years, 278 00:28:07,920 --> 00:28:13,710 The marquis manor can afford to provide her food. Moreover, 279 00:28:13,710 --> 00:28:15,780 If she comes to Jiaxi, 280 00:28:15,780 --> 00:28:20,150 she can be of help to you. She can serve you tea and water. Is that okay? 281 00:28:21,920 --> 00:28:24,870 You can really plan. 282 00:28:25,930 --> 00:28:29,760 Don't know who it was who reprimanded me harshily 283 00:28:29,760 --> 00:28:31,800 for making Fengxian stay in our manor? 284 00:28:31,800 --> 00:28:33,870 Now, after a fire broke out, 285 00:28:33,870 --> 00:28:37,740 you sincerely cares about her and don't want to drive her away anymore? 286 00:28:43,680 --> 00:28:49,530 People say that woman giving birth to a child is like going through a great torture. 287 00:28:50,520 --> 00:28:55,090 It's usual to be bad tempered 288 00:28:55,090 --> 00:28:57,960 but you have really changed too much. 289 00:28:57,960 --> 00:29:01,000 Be careful that you don't scare our kid. 290 00:29:01,570 --> 00:29:06,040 My son is a talent worthy to be a future general or a prime minister. How can he be easily scared by you? 291 00:29:07,920 --> 00:29:11,870 Get lost. You're so stinky. Don't suffocate my son with your smell. 292 00:29:14,850 --> 00:29:18,720 You just gave birth to a child. Don't be angry. 293 00:29:18,720 --> 00:29:22,490 I...am angry? Who says I'm angry? 294 00:29:24,230 --> 00:29:26,850 At first, I wonder who it was. 295 00:29:26,850 --> 00:29:30,820 When you want to marry me, you said words of a deluge of heavenly flowers (extravagantly embellished). 296 00:29:34,870 --> 00:29:38,280 Now, there are problems here and there. 297 00:29:39,360 --> 00:29:42,120 Why are there so many problems in the Marquis manor? 298 00:29:43,250 --> 00:29:45,610 This is not the first time that the Marquis manor is having problems. 299 00:29:45,610 --> 00:29:49,070 Why are you angry after giving birth? 300 00:29:49,070 --> 00:29:52,120 - Right? - Marquis Husband, your power is really far-reaching. 301 00:29:52,120 --> 00:29:55,250 How is it your business now if I'm angry or not? 302 00:29:56,850 --> 00:30:00,730 You are angry. I'm not angry. 303 00:30:00,730 --> 00:30:04,040 After obtaining a chubby son, of course, you're very happy. 304 00:30:04,040 --> 00:30:06,540 Of course, I'm happy! 305 00:30:06,540 --> 00:30:11,310 You don't know what my feelings are when I see Yuanruo these past years. 306 00:30:11,310 --> 00:30:13,500 Why did you mention him? 307 00:30:13,500 --> 00:30:16,080 Does he want your Fengxian? 308 00:30:16,960 --> 00:30:19,550 Why can't I mention him? 309 00:30:19,550 --> 00:30:22,500 I was jealous of him every day. 310 00:30:22,500 --> 00:30:25,300 You are finally jealous now. 311 00:30:26,030 --> 00:30:30,460 Be more jealous. Come, quick. 312 00:30:30,460 --> 00:30:34,080 You are not allowed to help him to change his clothes. He has hands and legs! 313 00:30:34,960 --> 00:30:38,530 I'm jealous? What would I be jealous of? 314 00:30:38,530 --> 00:30:42,750 You have so many maidservants here in the manor, why are you ordering mine? 315 00:30:42,750 --> 00:30:46,740 Men, help your Marquis to change his clothes! 316 00:31:00,290 --> 00:31:05,140 [ Sanqing Palace Hall ] 317 00:31:20,650 --> 00:31:23,550 How come you're of no use at all? 318 00:31:23,550 --> 00:31:25,150 Don't forget. 319 00:31:25,150 --> 00:31:28,520 If not because my Big Madam rescued you from Qianqiu Brothel, 320 00:31:28,520 --> 00:31:31,210 who knows where your dead family would be. 321 00:31:31,210 --> 00:31:35,150 Mother, there's no need to be angry with me. I couldn't find out anything. 322 00:31:35,150 --> 00:31:39,150 Before, when marquis wasn't around, all the items in his study were stored away. 323 00:31:39,150 --> 00:31:41,780 When I sneaked a look, I couldn't find anything. 324 00:31:41,780 --> 00:31:43,660 Now that the Marquis is back, 325 00:31:43,660 --> 00:31:47,110 the soldiers are standing in front of his study. 326 00:31:47,110 --> 00:31:50,050 I couldn't even get close to it. 327 00:31:50,050 --> 00:31:54,430 You couldn't go into the study? Even you couldn't go in? 328 00:31:54,430 --> 00:31:57,390 When you stuffed me to Madam Aunt, you said it so well. 329 00:31:57,390 --> 00:31:59,840 What marquis being so young is such a womanizer. 330 00:31:59,840 --> 00:32:03,130 What Big Madam being an illegitimate daughter of a lowly official isn't even worth to be mentioned. 331 00:32:03,130 --> 00:32:07,160 Yet, after entering the marquis manor, I wasn't even able to touch the border of marquis' shadow. 332 00:32:07,160 --> 00:32:09,340 I'm not Deity Daluo. (a deity that can travel through time and space) 333 00:32:09,340 --> 00:32:12,040 I don't have the ability to enter other people's mind to know about what they're thinking. 334 00:32:12,040 --> 00:32:15,450 No need for you to talk back at me and confide your sufferings. 335 00:32:15,450 --> 00:32:18,750 It's just that if you still are not useful from now on, 336 00:32:18,750 --> 00:32:21,510 I fear that you would be very soon. 337 00:32:22,090 --> 00:32:25,650 These past days, because of the fire, Marquis was indeed more diligent in coming to me. 338 00:32:25,650 --> 00:32:27,950 But it's just to look at the works of the masons. 339 00:32:27,950 --> 00:32:31,640 When I left, I heard Shitou said that Big Madam lost her temper. 340 00:32:31,640 --> 00:32:33,670 It's quite rare to see that. 341 00:32:33,670 --> 00:32:38,200 but I don't know why when Marquis heard that, he laughed. 342 00:32:38,200 --> 00:32:40,650 He even rushed there to see what's happening. 343 00:32:41,890 --> 00:32:43,610 Home? 344 00:32:44,560 --> 00:32:47,060 Where is your home? 345 00:32:47,060 --> 00:32:49,530 You better get it straight. 346 00:32:53,740 --> 00:32:57,110 Grand Madam, Noble Consort Liu sent someone from the palace to bestow us gifts. 347 00:33:02,560 --> 00:33:05,630 I hold ten thousand gratitude towards Her Highness. 348 00:33:05,630 --> 00:33:07,540 I have already set up a banquet outside. 349 00:33:07,540 --> 00:33:10,710 Please stay for a meal before you leave. 350 00:33:10,710 --> 00:33:15,780 The palace is full of busy work and lately, Old Madam Wang comes to visit Empress Dowager often . 351 00:33:15,780 --> 00:33:19,130 I fear Her Highness the Noble Consort will need me. 352 00:33:19,130 --> 00:33:21,260 I'm leaving first. 353 00:33:30,040 --> 00:33:31,630 Tingwei! 354 00:33:34,500 --> 00:33:37,310 Are you not going to have dinner at home again? 355 00:33:39,560 --> 00:33:41,360 Third Young Master. 356 00:33:42,860 --> 00:33:44,510 Third Young Master. 357 00:34:00,610 --> 00:34:03,400 Old Madam Wang... 358 00:34:10,520 --> 00:34:13,840 I will need to find a time to make a trip to the palace. 359 00:34:14,550 --> 00:34:17,980 To express gratitude to Noble Consort Liu. 360 00:34:20,560 --> 00:34:24,870 During this salt patrol, I've already reclaimed the missed tax payments during the last two decades. 361 00:34:24,870 --> 00:34:29,560 The Bureau of Revenue is currently recording the new deposits into our warehouse. 362 00:34:29,560 --> 00:34:33,710 I think soon it can be brought for Your Majesty's view 363 00:34:34,240 --> 00:34:41,090 Your Majesty, now with our dynasty full of prosperity, our state warehouse brimming and support fortified, 364 00:34:41,090 --> 00:34:45,060 I deem this a most opportune time to tidy up the borders. 365 00:34:47,860 --> 00:34:50,230 Are these words from you 366 00:34:50,230 --> 00:34:53,020 or the Marquis of Gu? 367 00:34:57,380 --> 00:35:01,370 Royal Father. Gu Marquis... 368 00:35:01,370 --> 00:35:05,040 Gu Marquis is definitely thinking on your behalf. 369 00:35:05,040 --> 00:35:09,300 This...these words are from my heart. 370 00:35:09,300 --> 00:35:12,220 Our dynasty has not had the rendering of weapons for years . 371 00:35:12,220 --> 00:35:15,840 How long can we last on this peace negotiating practice? 372 00:35:15,840 --> 00:35:19,720 Why not use this opportunity to reclaim our lost lands? 373 00:35:21,650 --> 00:35:25,430 Reclaiming the lost lands would be great indeed, 374 00:35:25,430 --> 00:35:32,560 but Ying'er, there's no need for you to be so obedient to Gu Marquis. 375 00:35:33,680 --> 00:35:35,750 Don't you think so? 376 00:35:40,210 --> 00:35:43,410 When we go in later, see less 377 00:35:43,410 --> 00:35:47,260 and talk less. Answer what you are questioned. 378 00:35:48,190 --> 00:35:51,650 Sister Grand Madam, maybe you're being too careful? 379 00:35:51,650 --> 00:35:55,680 Previously at Yuqing Monastery, you were disguised as a servant. 380 00:35:55,680 --> 00:35:58,790 And now you don't tell me a word of where we're going 381 00:35:58,790 --> 00:36:01,500 It's really hard for others to believe. 382 00:36:20,060 --> 00:36:22,450 Who are they? 383 00:36:22,450 --> 00:36:24,520 Where am I? 384 00:36:27,430 --> 00:36:30,490 There will come the time for you to believe me 385 00:36:34,500 --> 00:36:37,800 Big Madam Qin, please come in. 386 00:36:58,160 --> 00:37:01,460 You shoot well indeed, Grand Madam . 387 00:37:01,460 --> 00:37:03,760 Your Highness, what words are you speaking of? 388 00:37:03,760 --> 00:37:08,110 I am just standing a bit closer . 389 00:37:08,110 --> 00:37:10,500 So I have the advantage, naturally. 390 00:37:10,500 --> 00:37:12,860 Just how close are you standing? 391 00:37:14,140 --> 00:37:17,380 This is inside your palace. 392 00:37:17,380 --> 00:37:21,780 So naturally, I stand closer to Your Highness. 393 00:37:23,880 --> 00:37:27,690 It seems I better stand closer too. 394 00:37:30,500 --> 00:37:34,850 Since this is your own kettle in your own palace, however you stand, 395 00:37:34,850 --> 00:37:37,790 it's still up to you. 396 00:37:39,260 --> 00:37:41,510 Alright. Don't stand there. 397 00:37:41,510 --> 00:37:42,970 Sit, have some fruits 398 00:37:42,970 --> 00:37:46,000 - and rest. - I will abide. 399 00:37:53,380 --> 00:37:57,050 On the method of this tea, it's about meditation. 400 00:37:57,050 --> 00:37:59,410 But you can't be absent-minded. 401 00:38:00,180 --> 00:38:01,970 If you whisk it too hurriedly, 402 00:38:01,970 --> 00:38:05,900 the water drops splash and the appearance is ill to sight. 403 00:38:05,900 --> 00:38:07,690 But too slow, 404 00:38:07,690 --> 00:38:11,750 and it can't grasp the cup. 405 00:38:11,750 --> 00:38:13,520 You end up with water traces. 406 00:38:13,520 --> 00:38:16,550 And that's making a fool of yourself. 407 00:38:17,850 --> 00:38:20,250 You are right. 408 00:38:21,570 --> 00:38:23,700 Certain good things 409 00:38:23,700 --> 00:38:27,450 takes time and experience 410 00:38:27,450 --> 00:38:31,030 in order to see the outcome. 411 00:38:31,030 --> 00:38:33,500 Isn't that so? 412 00:38:33,500 --> 00:38:36,290 In this royal palace, the most seasoned hand with teas 413 00:38:36,290 --> 00:38:38,770 is certainly the Grand Highness (Empress Dowager). 414 00:38:38,770 --> 00:38:43,110 Now, my Yong'er is being raised under Grand Highness. 415 00:38:43,110 --> 00:38:47,690 He will learn some principles from Grand Highness for sure. 416 00:38:51,420 --> 00:38:55,290 Look at this set of Great Jade Tea Set. 417 00:38:55,290 --> 00:38:58,230 It's a gift from Grand Highness. 418 00:39:15,080 --> 00:39:17,850 - Lord. - Don't, sit. 419 00:39:17,850 --> 00:39:20,900 Lord, why are you standing? Sit. 420 00:39:25,860 --> 00:39:28,960 Your family name is Bai? 421 00:39:28,960 --> 00:39:30,580 Yes. 422 00:39:30,580 --> 00:39:32,230 Living in Jiangnan? 423 00:39:32,230 --> 00:39:34,310 Yes, that's right. 424 00:39:34,310 --> 00:39:36,200 Sit. 425 00:39:39,550 --> 00:39:43,170 "Spring breeze makes green again the shores of Jiangnan." [ T/N Poetry by Wang Anshi (Song Dynasty) ] 426 00:39:43,170 --> 00:39:46,180 Jiangnan is a good place. 427 00:39:46,990 --> 00:39:49,120 Lord. Whenever you want to go there for leisure, 428 00:39:49,120 --> 00:39:51,200 I will definitely take good care of you. 429 00:39:51,200 --> 00:39:52,500 Sit. 430 00:39:52,500 --> 00:39:54,420 By the way, 431 00:39:54,420 --> 00:39:58,560 I heard you are in the salt business. 432 00:39:58,560 --> 00:40:02,820 Yes, just a humble enterprise . 433 00:40:02,820 --> 00:40:07,790 I wonder how your family's salt tastes. 434 00:40:07,790 --> 00:40:10,240 Salt is the chief of all flavors. 435 00:40:10,240 --> 00:40:13,490 Salt from my family's business is as pure white as snow. 436 00:40:13,490 --> 00:40:15,990 It's not something others can compare to. 437 00:40:15,990 --> 00:40:20,500 Then, is there an introduction about your family salt? 438 00:40:20,500 --> 00:40:23,650 Is it among the tributes? 439 00:40:25,000 --> 00:40:28,070 How can we presume attention for tribute? 440 00:40:28,070 --> 00:40:29,700 You may not know. 441 00:40:29,700 --> 00:40:32,950 I have a nephew, who is quite a tyrant. 442 00:40:32,950 --> 00:40:35,580 It's not urgent 443 00:40:35,580 --> 00:40:38,210 as long as the item is good. 444 00:40:38,210 --> 00:40:40,520 We don't worry about not having others. Right? 445 00:40:41,630 --> 00:40:45,960 I also hope that when you are here again, 446 00:40:45,960 --> 00:40:51,620 bring some salt for the Imperial Concubine too. 447 00:40:52,300 --> 00:40:54,130 Imperial Concubine? 448 00:40:59,180 --> 00:41:01,840 And the man said, 449 00:41:03,660 --> 00:41:06,310 as long as the item is good. 450 00:41:06,310 --> 00:41:08,890 All others we will have 451 00:41:12,530 --> 00:41:15,820 All have? 452 00:41:18,390 --> 00:41:22,860 This Yong'er is being raised under the Empress Dowager. 453 00:41:24,380 --> 00:41:27,180 What is that place? 454 00:41:30,080 --> 00:41:34,390 A place in heaven and a place on earth. 455 00:41:59,910 --> 00:42:02,290 Big Madam from Fourth House is here. 456 00:42:02,290 --> 00:42:03,800 I got it. Leave now. 457 00:42:11,230 --> 00:42:13,580 Fourth House is here. 458 00:42:14,660 --> 00:42:16,480 It's time she came. 459 00:42:17,200 --> 00:42:20,400 Set up a place for this man and settle him. 460 00:42:20,400 --> 00:42:23,060 Watch him carefully. Don't let him wander anywhere. 461 00:42:23,060 --> 00:42:24,720 I know. 462 00:42:42,610 --> 00:42:46,880 Marquis 463 00:42:46,880 --> 00:42:49,410 My newly brewed Meishou Wine used the recipe from Jinhua and Fengyue House. 464 00:42:49,410 --> 00:42:51,470 Marquis can try it. 465 00:42:52,320 --> 00:42:53,990 Madam Eleventh. 466 00:42:55,540 --> 00:42:57,490 Let me use your room for a while. 467 00:43:02,850 --> 00:43:11,250 Translation and Timing carefully crafted by the Mei Daxia Team at viki.com 468 00:43:13,180 --> 00:43:21,130 T/N In the following song, "Don't You Know, Don't You Know?", Lines 5 to the end are the poem by Li Qingzhao, a famous female poet of the Song Dynasty, the poem is titled "Spring Ends". 469 00:43:23,600 --> 00:43:33,300 ♫One morning, a flower opened and approached a willow tree, beautifully fragrant and mistaking him for her lord♫ 470 00:43:33,300 --> 00:43:41,960 ♫Even if drinking in water in the morning, red clouds have half a day of sunshine, the wind and rain do not affect them completely♫ 471 00:43:41,960 --> 00:43:51,700 ♫In the palace, you are constantly brave and growing thin, from on high, your cold tears of distress flow♫ 472 00:43:51,700 --> 00:44:01,640 ♫Brocade letters delivered to me dismiss me, only suddenly to recall me, not for many years can I see you other than stealthily♫ 473 00:44:01,640 --> 00:44:06,150 ♫Last night, gusty winds and rain during my deep slumber did not spoil the wine's lingering effect♫ 474 00:44:06,150 --> 00:44:10,260 ♫When I asked someone, they rolled the blind up and told me that all the crab-apple trees are as before.♫ 475 00:44:10,260 --> 00:44:20,160 ♫Don't you know, don't you know, there must be flourishing leaves and fallen flowers?♫ 476 00:44:20,160 --> 00:44:24,670 ♫Last night, gusty winds and rain during my deep slumber did not spoil the wine's lingering effect♫ 477 00:44:24,670 --> 00:44:28,780 ♫When I asked someone, they rolled the blind up and told me that all the crab-apple trees are as before.♫ 478 00:44:28,780 --> 00:44:38,660 ♫Don't you know, don't you know, there must be flourishing leaves and fallen flowers?♫ 479 00:44:40,320 --> 00:44:55,300 ♫Don't you know, don't you know, there must be flourishing leaves and fallen flowers?♫ 43072