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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:17,696 --> 00:00:19,776 ♫ Who gazes at the stars in the sky? ♫ 2 00:00:19,776 --> 00:00:22,578 ♫ Heading towards the shore in a broken boat ♫ 3 00:00:22,578 --> 00:00:27,840 ♫ This time, I'll hold onto fate and never give in ♫ 4 00:00:28,640 --> 00:00:30,742 ♫ Family bonds are hard to maintain ♫ 5 00:00:30,742 --> 00:00:33,088 ♫ Who will take me to the fearless dream? ♫ 6 00:00:33,088 --> 00:00:35,840 ♫ As the wind and rain come and fade ♫ 7 00:00:35,840 --> 00:00:39,104 ♫ A lone sail sways ♫ 8 00:00:39,104 --> 00:00:41,920 ♫ A flower blooms alone amidst the thorns ♫ 9 00:00:41,920 --> 00:00:44,384 ♫ Its petals are pierced by thorns ♫ 10 00:00:44,384 --> 00:00:49,088 ♫ Yet it turned into a pair of wings flying against the wind ♫ 11 00:00:49,088 --> 00:00:52,832 ♫ Everything grows through the heart ♫ 12 00:00:52,832 --> 00:00:55,840 ♫ Even if dreams are lost ♫ 13 00:00:55,840 --> 00:00:59,840 ♫ Smoothing out the surging waves ♫ 14 00:00:59,840 --> 00:01:03,776 ♫ Breaking through the tumultuous sounds of the heart ♫ 15 00:01:03,776 --> 00:01:07,200 ♫ Having the courage to resist ♫ 16 00:01:07,200 --> 00:01:10,880 ♫ Embracing the chant of destiny ♫ 17 00:01:10,880 --> 00:01:15,392 ♫ Only love brings light ♫ 18 00:01:16,288 --> 00:01:21,824 ♫ Only love embraces the thorns ♫ 19 00:01:21,824 --> 00:01:25,472 ♫ Everything grows through the heart ♫ 20 00:01:25,472 --> 00:01:28,512 ♫ Having the courage to resist ♫ 21 00:01:28,512 --> 00:01:31,936 ♫ Embracing the chant of destiny ♫ 22 00:01:31,936 --> 00:01:34,176 [Blossoms in Adversity] ♫ Only love brings light ♫ 23 00:01:34,176 --> 00:01:36,799 [Adapted from the novel of the same name on cmread.com] 24 00:01:36,799 --> 00:01:40,319 [Episode 26] 25 00:03:27,960 --> 00:03:29,039 Step back. 26 00:03:29,039 --> 00:03:30,399 Hide beneath the cliff edge. 27 00:03:45,439 --> 00:03:46,159 Search! 28 00:03:46,159 --> 00:03:47,519 - Yes, sir. - Yes, sir. 29 00:04:00,800 --> 00:04:02,200 Gu Yanxi. 30 00:04:04,400 --> 00:04:05,879 Didn't I tell you to go? 31 00:04:05,879 --> 00:04:09,279 Didn't you ask me to trust you? Who was almost killed just now? 32 00:04:13,360 --> 00:04:15,039 Are you angry? 33 00:04:15,039 --> 00:04:18,160 If luck hadn't been on our side just now, you would have died. 34 00:04:18,160 --> 00:04:20,279 I got so anxious that I forgot everything. 35 00:04:20,279 --> 00:04:22,519 But what if it happens again? What if we're not lucky next time? 36 00:04:22,519 --> 00:04:24,560 Even if there's only a gleam of hope, I will still try. 37 00:04:24,560 --> 00:04:26,319 There can't be a next time! 38 00:04:30,000 --> 00:04:31,559 It's too dangerous. 39 00:04:34,839 --> 00:04:37,439 Commander, there's nothing. 40 00:04:37,439 --> 00:04:40,720 But whoever can afford to hire these people must be rich or noble. 41 00:04:42,120 --> 00:04:45,319 Who exactly are they? Why did they come after you? 42 00:04:59,920 --> 00:05:02,160 - Yanxi! Yanxi! - You're back! 43 00:05:05,480 --> 00:05:06,879 Zhi! 44 00:05:06,879 --> 00:05:08,079 Young Lady. 45 00:05:08,079 --> 00:05:11,040 - Are you alright? - Why haven't you left? 46 00:05:11,040 --> 00:05:14,800 How could we? We had to wait for you to go together. 47 00:05:18,959 --> 00:05:20,400 Zhi, 48 00:05:22,455 --> 00:05:24,600 I'm sorry. We didn't listen to you. 49 00:05:24,600 --> 00:05:29,399 We went back under the carriage and dug out the money. 50 00:05:29,399 --> 00:05:33,839 We worked hard for this. We can't afford to lose it. 51 00:05:33,839 --> 00:05:36,600 I thought I would never see you again. 52 00:05:38,879 --> 00:05:39,920 Zhi... 53 00:05:39,920 --> 00:05:43,079 Your brother is so powerful. How could anything bad happen to us? 54 00:05:43,079 --> 00:05:44,959 They survived this time. 55 00:05:44,959 --> 00:05:46,680 But what about next time? 56 00:05:46,680 --> 00:05:51,279 Next time, she'll still choose to come back for me. 57 00:05:51,279 --> 00:05:52,720 Fortunately, everything is fine. 58 00:06:02,560 --> 00:06:07,712 [North Gate] 59 00:06:18,279 --> 00:06:21,439 We're finally back after all that hardship. 60 00:06:25,000 --> 00:06:27,920 You have other things to do and can't come home with us, right? 61 00:06:27,920 --> 00:06:29,639 I need to make a trip to the Palace. 62 00:06:29,639 --> 00:06:31,920 I see. The Palace. 63 00:06:31,920 --> 00:06:34,000 It seems there's been real trouble. 64 00:06:34,000 --> 00:06:35,759 Then be careful. 65 00:06:38,319 --> 00:06:40,800 Do you have anything else that you want to say to me? 66 00:06:42,879 --> 00:06:44,160 Nothing. 67 00:06:54,240 --> 00:06:55,679 Return safely. 68 00:07:10,800 --> 00:07:13,560 The carriage is back. Zhi is home! 69 00:07:13,560 --> 00:07:15,720 - The carriage is back. - The carriage is back. 70 00:07:15,720 --> 00:07:17,160 Zhi is home! 71 00:07:17,160 --> 00:07:18,920 Is it really them? Don't you lie to us! 72 00:07:18,920 --> 00:07:21,079 - No! - Zhi has come back! 73 00:07:21,079 --> 00:07:22,439 Come on, let's go. 74 00:07:22,439 --> 00:07:23,319 Let's go. 75 00:07:23,319 --> 00:07:25,360 - Slow down. - Slow down. 76 00:07:25,360 --> 00:07:27,279 No rush. 77 00:07:27,279 --> 00:07:29,920 I wonder how Father has been. 78 00:07:29,920 --> 00:07:32,879 Bolin, go help your grandfather get out of the carriage later. 79 00:07:32,879 --> 00:07:34,879 - Be careful. - Take it slow. 80 00:07:34,879 --> 00:07:36,759 - Take it slow. - They're finally home! 81 00:07:36,759 --> 00:07:38,399 Slow down. 82 00:07:38,399 --> 00:07:39,759 [Hua Mansion] Mother! Aunties! 83 00:07:39,759 --> 00:07:41,800 - Zhi. - You're back! 84 00:07:41,800 --> 00:07:42,839 Zhi. 85 00:07:42,839 --> 00:07:44,280 You're back. 86 00:07:46,560 --> 00:07:48,160 Where's your grandfather? 87 00:07:49,399 --> 00:07:52,480 - Is he... - Grandfather is in good health. 88 00:07:52,480 --> 00:07:54,480 Then why didn't he come home? 89 00:07:54,480 --> 00:07:56,839 Is it because the government office wouldn't let him go? 90 00:07:56,839 --> 00:07:59,120 No, he just didn't want to come home. 91 00:07:59,120 --> 00:08:02,480 I wanted to bring Boyu home, but he said he wants to be with Grandfather. 92 00:08:02,480 --> 00:08:05,399 He's grown taller and got tanned. He's become much more sensible too. 93 00:08:05,399 --> 00:08:09,040 Good lad. My efforts were not wasted on him. 94 00:08:09,040 --> 00:08:12,680 Uncle Pingyan actually wanted to come home. But my father didn't allow it. 95 00:08:12,680 --> 00:08:15,160 That old turtle really doesn't know what shame means. 96 00:08:15,160 --> 00:08:18,639 When he does come home, I'll scold him hard. 97 00:08:18,639 --> 00:08:20,360 Is everything alright over there? 98 00:08:20,360 --> 00:08:21,879 Yes. 99 00:08:21,879 --> 00:08:23,800 Let's talk inside. We can't keep standing here. 100 00:08:23,800 --> 00:08:25,160 - Hurry inside. - Mr. Zhong, 101 00:08:25,160 --> 00:08:28,000 you too. Get inside and take a rest. You've worked hard. 102 00:08:28,000 --> 00:08:29,199 Come on. Let's talk inside. 103 00:08:29,199 --> 00:08:30,399 Shaoyao. 104 00:08:30,399 --> 00:08:31,639 Is the northern land fun? 105 00:08:31,639 --> 00:08:36,080 Yes, it is! Let me tell you, there were those very, very long and mighty mountains. 106 00:08:36,080 --> 00:08:37,759 And there was the snow. Snowflakes melt as soon as they fall. 107 00:08:37,759 --> 00:08:39,559 Do you get me? 108 00:08:39,559 --> 00:08:41,039 Then I want to go too. 109 00:08:41,039 --> 00:08:43,679 Zhi, next time when you go there, take me with you! 110 00:08:43,679 --> 00:08:45,080 You should eat more. 111 00:08:45,080 --> 00:08:46,440 When you grow up and become as tall as my brother, 112 00:08:46,440 --> 00:08:48,120 she will take you there. 113 00:08:48,799 --> 00:08:50,440 Children speak without thinking! 114 00:08:50,440 --> 00:08:52,720 Oh heavens, please don't listen to them. 115 00:08:52,720 --> 00:08:56,039 By the time he grows as tall as Mr. Yan, our family will have long been reunited! 116 00:08:56,039 --> 00:08:58,120 Why would you go back there? 117 00:08:58,120 --> 00:08:59,840 Hurry up. Let's get inside. 118 00:08:59,840 --> 00:09:01,199 Come on. 119 00:09:06,879 --> 00:09:08,600 Mother. Aunties. 120 00:09:08,600 --> 00:09:11,480 They have written you letters from the north. I brought them back. 121 00:09:11,480 --> 00:09:15,320 I was going to save them for later, but I was afraid you couldn't wait. 122 00:09:15,320 --> 00:09:18,240 We've been waiting for those letters forever. 123 00:09:18,240 --> 00:09:19,760 Of course, we can't wait. 124 00:09:19,760 --> 00:09:23,266 But the most eager ones are definitely the dearly lovebirds. 125 00:09:23,266 --> 00:09:26,146 Jin'e, stop teasing me. 126 00:09:27,720 --> 00:09:31,519 Boli, your father has written you a letter. 127 00:09:31,519 --> 00:09:33,040 Read it. 128 00:09:34,600 --> 00:09:39,480 Now that I've read it, I know that he is in good health. 129 00:09:39,480 --> 00:09:43,279 Look at his handwriting, still vigorous. 130 00:09:43,279 --> 00:09:45,000 He's well. 131 00:09:48,039 --> 00:09:50,600 Bolin, Father prepared you a calligraphy copy book. 132 00:09:50,600 --> 00:09:53,120 Mother, Father sent his regards to you. 133 00:10:00,480 --> 00:10:02,394 [Letter From Boyu] 134 00:10:05,879 --> 00:10:08,240 He has named our child. 135 00:10:09,159 --> 00:10:10,760 It's Yuan. 136 00:10:12,960 --> 00:10:14,479 Good name. 137 00:10:15,399 --> 00:10:17,639 We've prepared so much wine, dishes, and fruits. 138 00:10:17,639 --> 00:10:20,799 Those were for Father. 139 00:10:20,799 --> 00:10:26,360 But we can't waste them. Let's celebrate anyway and welcome Zhi home. 140 00:10:26,360 --> 00:10:28,240 - Good. - Sounds perfect. 141 00:10:38,240 --> 00:10:40,240 It seems there's really something wrong in the Palace. 142 00:10:40,240 --> 00:10:43,000 Even the looks on these servants' faces are different from before. 143 00:10:45,440 --> 00:10:48,159 Madam, come on, have another drink! Have a bit more. 144 00:10:48,159 --> 00:10:51,080 I've already drunk quite a lot. Why don't you drink yourself? 145 00:10:51,080 --> 00:10:53,559 - You're all trying to make me drink. - Easy there, easy. 146 00:10:53,559 --> 00:10:55,519 - You should drink too. - I'll join you! 147 00:10:55,519 --> 00:10:56,600 Come on. 148 00:10:56,600 --> 00:10:57,600 Here you go. 149 00:10:57,600 --> 00:11:00,159 Qin Ergui, what's wrong with you? Why do you keep making me drink? 150 00:11:00,159 --> 00:11:01,720 What about you? Fill up your own cup, too. 151 00:11:01,720 --> 00:11:03,679 Alright, I'm filling it up. 152 00:11:03,679 --> 00:11:04,600 Slow down. 153 00:11:04,600 --> 00:11:07,399 - Pour some for Yingzhen. - I can't drink any more. I can't. 154 00:11:07,399 --> 00:11:10,320 It's alright. We're celebrating today. Drink up! 155 00:11:10,320 --> 00:11:12,360 - Come on, Huilan. - I haven't emptied my cup yet. 156 00:11:12,360 --> 00:11:13,679 Come on. Bottoms up! 157 00:11:13,679 --> 00:11:16,120 Come on. 158 00:11:16,120 --> 00:11:20,080 Madam Zhu, would you play something for us? 159 00:11:20,080 --> 00:11:21,559 I'd rather not! 160 00:11:21,559 --> 00:11:23,519 But you're good at it. Oh, come on! 161 00:11:23,519 --> 00:11:25,200 It's been so long. I've forgotten how to play. 162 00:11:25,200 --> 00:11:26,840 - Just play. - Madam Zhu. 163 00:11:26,840 --> 00:11:28,200 Today is for celebration. 164 00:11:28,200 --> 00:11:31,320 Just play for us as a reward, or we'll keep nagging you. 165 00:11:31,320 --> 00:11:34,959 Aunt Yingzhen, I'll make a humble start and play with you. 166 00:11:35,720 --> 00:11:37,360 Oh my, this is incredible! 167 00:11:37,360 --> 00:11:40,240 Ling was never willing to play for us! 168 00:11:40,240 --> 00:11:42,520 Come on! Go ahead, play! 169 00:11:43,279 --> 00:11:46,679 Since Ling is playing, I'll also play for you. 170 00:11:46,679 --> 00:11:48,920 - Great! - Great! 171 00:12:05,559 --> 00:12:09,159 Madam Qi, you should also show us what you can do. 172 00:12:09,159 --> 00:12:10,480 No, I can't. 173 00:12:10,480 --> 00:12:12,080 Haven't practiced in a long time. I really can't. 174 00:12:12,080 --> 00:12:14,200 Come on! 175 00:12:14,200 --> 00:12:17,279 Alright, since we're celebrating today, I'll do it for you. 176 00:12:17,279 --> 00:12:20,120 - Great! - Great! 177 00:12:20,120 --> 00:12:21,559 Do it! 178 00:12:24,840 --> 00:12:26,280 You didn't know? 179 00:12:55,240 --> 00:12:58,519 Oh, my dear Huilan! You can do this? 180 00:12:58,519 --> 00:13:01,559 You are a hidden talent! 181 00:13:01,559 --> 00:13:04,759 Why didn't you join them to write couplets back then? 182 00:13:04,759 --> 00:13:09,240 All you do is talk. Why don't you show us your trick too? 183 00:13:09,240 --> 00:13:12,759 My dear, please spare me. What can I possibly do? 184 00:13:12,759 --> 00:13:15,519 Do you want me to show you how to use an abacus? 185 00:13:15,519 --> 00:13:18,439 Actually, that will do as well. Right? 186 00:13:19,639 --> 00:13:22,879 Aunt Wu, why don't you sing a song? 187 00:13:22,879 --> 00:13:24,960 No, I... 188 00:13:24,960 --> 00:13:29,840 I brought you flowers and a kite, yet you wouldn't even sing a song for me. 189 00:13:29,840 --> 00:13:32,399 You are as sharp-tongued as Jin'e! 190 00:13:32,399 --> 00:13:33,599 Go on! 191 00:13:38,759 --> 00:13:42,559 Ladies, if you don't mind, I'd like to sing a song. 192 00:13:43,279 --> 00:13:45,480 But if you laugh at me, I won't do that. 193 00:13:45,480 --> 00:13:47,439 - Come on! - Come on! 194 00:13:50,039 --> 00:13:55,480 ♫ Only one way leads to Yu Temple and Lan Pavilion through the ages ♫ 195 00:13:55,480 --> 00:13:58,200 ♫ After a night of falling frost ♫ 196 00:13:58,200 --> 00:14:02,240 ♫ All the trees by the lakeside seem to be dyed in white ♫ 197 00:14:02,240 --> 00:14:08,360 ♫ Please don't say the wine is too much ♫ 198 00:14:08,360 --> 00:14:13,759 ♫ We don't know when we will meet again ♫ 199 00:14:13,759 --> 00:14:17,799 Now I know that they're not only wives and mothers. 200 00:14:17,799 --> 00:14:20,279 They all have their own talents. 201 00:14:20,279 --> 00:14:23,720 It's just they've stayed at home for too long 202 00:14:23,720 --> 00:14:26,586 and those talents fade away in daily life. 203 00:14:26,586 --> 00:14:29,242 ♫ Outlining the contour of freedom ♫ 204 00:14:29,242 --> 00:14:32,730 ♫ For some stories, I'm finally qualified ♫ 205 00:14:32,730 --> 00:14:35,290 ♫ To speak with courage ♫ 206 00:14:35,290 --> 00:14:38,480 ♫ If the heavy rain falls once more ♫ 207 00:14:38,480 --> 00:14:41,080 Perhaps, the next time we go north, 208 00:14:41,080 --> 00:14:45,639 or the time after that, my family can truly be reunited. 209 00:14:45,639 --> 00:14:50,880 By that time, Gu Yanxi, will you be there? 210 00:15:01,200 --> 00:15:04,759 Changqing, shouldn't the banquet be held in Jiying Hall? 211 00:15:04,759 --> 00:15:06,159 Why has it been moved to Chenglu Palace? 212 00:15:06,159 --> 00:15:08,959 Young Lord, come with me and you will know. 213 00:15:26,960 --> 00:15:29,919 Young Lord, it is of great importance. Therefore, I dare not act rashly. 214 00:15:29,919 --> 00:15:31,440 The decision will be yours. 215 00:15:31,440 --> 00:15:32,519 What happened to my uncle? 216 00:15:32,519 --> 00:15:35,480 Yesterday, after leaving the Court, His Majesty said he'd been so busy and tired. 217 00:15:35,480 --> 00:15:36,559 So he went to take a nap. 218 00:15:36,559 --> 00:15:40,039 But after he laid down, I could not wake him anymore. 219 00:15:40,039 --> 00:15:41,639 - It's been a day and a night? - Yes. 220 00:15:41,639 --> 00:15:43,240 Fortunately, His Majesty had already decreed 221 00:15:43,240 --> 00:15:46,679 that due to Lord Ling's recent passing, he wanted to mourn for his brother, 222 00:15:46,679 --> 00:15:49,639 so this year's palace banquet would be kept simple and he would not attend personally. 223 00:15:49,639 --> 00:15:52,000 That was why I managed to keep this a secret until now. 224 00:15:52,000 --> 00:15:52,919 In the Palace, 225 00:15:52,919 --> 00:15:56,319 the only person His Majesty can trust and rely on is you. 226 00:16:00,559 --> 00:16:03,480 Close the gates immediately. No one goes in or out. 227 00:16:03,480 --> 00:16:07,039 Gather the Security Bureau Guards and the imperial guards to seal off the Palace. 228 00:16:07,039 --> 00:16:10,199 Bring all the servants, ladies, eunuchs for questioning. 229 00:16:30,399 --> 00:16:32,480 Hurry, walk faster! 230 00:16:32,480 --> 00:16:35,080 - Hurry up! - What are you doing? Hurry up! 231 00:16:35,080 --> 00:16:37,439 Move faster! Hurry up! 232 00:16:38,120 --> 00:16:40,639 What are you looking at? Hurry up! 233 00:16:40,639 --> 00:16:41,799 Move! 234 00:16:41,799 --> 00:16:43,839 - Move quickly! - Stop wasting time! 235 00:16:52,279 --> 00:16:55,440 Yesterday, did you visit Chenglu Palace? 236 00:16:55,440 --> 00:16:57,919 I'm innocent. I'm innocent! 237 00:16:57,919 --> 00:17:00,039 His Majesty did summon me last night. 238 00:17:00,039 --> 00:17:03,319 But when I arrived, His Majesty had already gone to bed. 239 00:17:04,519 --> 00:17:07,920 I thought to myself, perhaps His Majesty was too tired. 240 00:17:07,920 --> 00:17:12,400 I only sat for a short while before returning. 241 00:17:12,400 --> 00:17:14,200 I did not attend him in his bedchamber. 242 00:17:15,279 --> 00:17:19,359 Commander, if you don't believe me, you can ask Jixiang, my eunuch. 243 00:17:20,440 --> 00:17:23,400 Oh, right, Changqing can vouch for me! 244 00:17:23,400 --> 00:17:24,680 What time was it? 245 00:17:24,680 --> 00:17:27,359 It was just past the hour of Xu. 246 00:17:31,400 --> 00:17:35,680 Consort Chen, for the next few days, please rest here temporarily. 247 00:17:35,680 --> 00:17:38,880 Once everything is clear, you can go back to Lanqi Palace. 248 00:17:38,880 --> 00:17:40,240 Take her away. 249 00:17:52,480 --> 00:17:54,000 If she was telling the truth, 250 00:17:54,000 --> 00:17:57,079 when His Majesty left the Court, he was still well. 251 00:17:57,079 --> 00:17:58,319 When Consort Chen arrived, 252 00:17:58,319 --> 00:18:01,119 I'm afraid His Majesty was not asleep, but in a coma. 253 00:18:01,119 --> 00:18:03,799 Did Lord Xian and Lord Hui visit or send anything? 254 00:18:03,799 --> 00:18:06,160 I don't think so. Lord Xian did send a food box, 255 00:18:06,160 --> 00:18:08,279 but His Majesty didn't even touch it. 256 00:18:08,279 --> 00:18:10,160 The residue of the heart-nourishing soup has been investigated. 257 00:18:10,160 --> 00:18:12,759 This month's medical records from the Imperial Medical Bureau have also been examined. 258 00:18:12,759 --> 00:18:16,119 Yesterday's meals from the imperial kitchen and all the relevant staff have been interrogated. 259 00:18:16,119 --> 00:18:17,639 Nothing unusual. 260 00:18:22,759 --> 00:18:24,960 According to the records of the past few days, 261 00:18:24,960 --> 00:18:28,079 it was you, Physician Zhang, who checked His Majesty's pulse, right? 262 00:18:28,079 --> 00:18:33,240 Since the beginning of this month, it has been me who's been checking His Majesty's pulse. 263 00:18:33,240 --> 00:18:36,720 Apart from the regular heart-nourishing soup he takes, 264 00:18:36,720 --> 00:18:39,720 I haven't added or reduced any medicine. 265 00:18:39,720 --> 00:18:44,119 Yesterday, I took His Majesty's pulse and found it no different from usual. 266 00:18:44,119 --> 00:18:46,720 Commander, please investigate thoroughly. 267 00:18:52,000 --> 00:18:53,759 When was the pulse checked? 268 00:18:53,759 --> 00:18:58,359 Around the hour of You. Before His Majesty had his meal. 269 00:18:58,359 --> 00:19:01,799 You serve in the Imperial Medical Bureau as a level-six physician, right? 270 00:19:01,799 --> 00:19:04,200 Your family all live in the capital, don't they? 271 00:19:04,200 --> 00:19:05,759 Yes, they do. 272 00:19:05,759 --> 00:19:10,720 No, please! Commander, please show mercy! 273 00:19:10,720 --> 00:19:15,559 Check His Majesty's pulse again and report the results to me truthfully. 274 00:19:15,559 --> 00:19:19,480 In the next few days, please stay in Chenglu Palace. 275 00:19:19,480 --> 00:19:20,800 Yes. 276 00:19:30,839 --> 00:19:32,759 - They are all dead? - Yes. 277 00:19:32,759 --> 00:19:34,400 I waited long but didn't get any news. 278 00:19:34,400 --> 00:19:36,519 So I went there, only to find that they were all killed in battle. 279 00:19:36,519 --> 00:19:39,720 You went out for over a month, set up five checkpoints along the way 280 00:19:39,720 --> 00:19:41,800 and killed over a hundred and thirty travelers. 281 00:19:41,800 --> 00:19:44,800 Yet, you just happened to miss the Commander of the Security Bureau? 282 00:19:47,079 --> 00:19:49,399 The Commander has taken control of the Palace. 283 00:20:33,119 --> 00:20:37,839 Your Highness, there's news from the Palace saying that the Commander has returned. 284 00:20:37,839 --> 00:20:42,040 I failed to accomplish the task. Please punish me, Your Highness. 285 00:20:43,000 --> 00:20:44,640 Rise. 286 00:20:44,640 --> 00:20:47,240 The Commander of the Security Bureau is never easy to deal with. 287 00:20:47,880 --> 00:20:49,839 There are greater tasks for you in the future. 288 00:20:49,839 --> 00:20:51,488 You can make amends then. 289 00:20:51,488 --> 00:20:53,000 [Instructor's street murder] 290 00:20:53,000 --> 00:20:55,240 I could never imagine 291 00:20:55,240 --> 00:20:59,279 that the great fighters I sent out would all be killed by him. 292 00:20:59,279 --> 00:21:02,880 Not even a single word or a portrait was sent back. 293 00:21:02,880 --> 00:21:05,799 This is what makes the Security Bureau formidable. 294 00:21:05,799 --> 00:21:09,519 However, we must succeed before he returns. 295 00:21:09,519 --> 00:21:12,279 Now, His Majesty is unconscious. 296 00:21:12,279 --> 00:21:15,760 The outcome of this game has already been decided. 297 00:21:16,839 --> 00:21:17,720 Got it. 298 00:21:17,720 --> 00:21:19,559 First, withdraw all your people. 299 00:21:19,559 --> 00:21:23,200 You must be very cautious in the next few days. Be sure not to expose yourself. 300 00:21:23,200 --> 00:21:26,839 If you see anyone from the Security Bureau near the mansion, 301 00:21:27,519 --> 00:21:29,440 just act like nothing has happened. 302 00:21:29,440 --> 00:21:33,960 Judging by the current situation, I can easily win this game by doing nothing. 303 00:21:37,200 --> 00:21:39,760 Be patient. 304 00:21:54,599 --> 00:21:56,200 Tell me. 305 00:21:56,200 --> 00:21:57,639 I... 306 00:21:58,240 --> 00:22:00,319 I... 307 00:22:00,319 --> 00:22:03,920 Speak the truth, then you can live. 308 00:22:03,920 --> 00:22:05,960 If you dare to lie to me, 309 00:22:05,960 --> 00:22:08,559 your entire family will die before tomorrow. 310 00:22:09,680 --> 00:22:11,000 I am sorry. 311 00:22:11,000 --> 00:22:13,359 His Majesty's pulse is weak, and his blood flow is stagnant. 312 00:22:13,359 --> 00:22:17,639 Without an efficient treatment, I fear that within seven days he will... 313 00:22:31,480 --> 00:22:33,440 Has there been anything unusual in the capital these days? 314 00:22:33,440 --> 00:22:36,079 Commander, the Security Bureau has been running as usual, 315 00:22:36,079 --> 00:22:37,960 and there's no news about the Zhao people either. 316 00:22:37,960 --> 00:22:39,400 I'm afraid the news about the spies from the Zhao Empire 317 00:22:39,400 --> 00:22:41,640 was a smokescreen from the beginning. 318 00:22:41,640 --> 00:22:42,680 What about the princes? 319 00:22:42,680 --> 00:22:45,000 Lord Hui and Lord Xian have been staying indoors. 320 00:22:45,000 --> 00:22:48,200 They might have heard some rumors and are trying to avoid suspicion. 321 00:22:48,839 --> 00:22:51,079 The enemy is probably trying to waste our time. 322 00:22:51,079 --> 00:22:53,079 Send more men to keep a close watch on them, 323 00:22:53,079 --> 00:22:54,720 especially Lord Xian. 324 00:22:54,720 --> 00:22:57,000 No matter what happens, report everything to me. 325 00:22:57,000 --> 00:22:58,399 Understood. 326 00:22:59,960 --> 00:23:02,839 Commander. We've searched the entire palace. 327 00:23:02,839 --> 00:23:07,040 Everyone is here except for the Sixth Prince. 328 00:23:12,480 --> 00:23:19,240 Back when Boyu was with me, I totally spoiled him. 329 00:23:19,880 --> 00:23:21,319 Now, it's a good thing 330 00:23:22,319 --> 00:23:25,440 that he's going through hardships to gain experience. 331 00:23:25,440 --> 00:23:28,160 He'll learn a lot. 332 00:23:28,160 --> 00:23:34,400 Next time, when you go back there to bring all of them home, I'll definitely go with you. 333 00:23:34,400 --> 00:23:37,119 We'll spend ages trying to save up such a huge sum of money, though. 334 00:23:37,119 --> 00:23:41,720 Yes, that's why we need to figure out a way to make our money generate more money. 335 00:23:41,720 --> 00:23:42,799 That's a good idea! 336 00:23:42,799 --> 00:23:45,319 Young Lady. It's not like money can have kids. 337 00:23:45,319 --> 00:23:47,320 How does it make more money? 338 00:23:47,320 --> 00:23:53,246 The money we earn in our shop and from the restaurants is already quite a lot, 339 00:23:53,246 --> 00:23:56,759 but the restaurants are making a fortune every day. 340 00:23:56,759 --> 00:23:59,960 Look at you, Zhi. I've been thinking the same. 341 00:23:59,960 --> 00:24:02,449 Every day when I do the accounting, I keep thinking 342 00:24:02,449 --> 00:24:06,816 that we've been working for those restaurants and diners for some time now, 343 00:24:06,816 --> 00:24:08,960 but as the ones doing the hard work, 344 00:24:08,960 --> 00:24:11,359 we only earned a little in the end. 345 00:24:11,359 --> 00:24:15,399 I have been so jealous of them already. 346 00:24:16,079 --> 00:24:19,279 Half a million might be enough to start a small shop. 347 00:24:19,279 --> 00:24:23,680 But to start a restaurant, I don't think it's enough. 348 00:24:23,680 --> 00:24:25,200 That's true. 349 00:24:25,200 --> 00:24:26,600 Throughout the Imperial Capital, 350 00:24:26,600 --> 00:24:31,000 our family owns shops in a number of markets in decent locations. 351 00:24:31,000 --> 00:24:34,880 Before I got married, I used to handle the account books. 352 00:24:34,880 --> 00:24:39,559 I remember that any of those shops was worth over a million. 353 00:24:39,559 --> 00:24:43,200 And that was the price ten years ago. 354 00:24:47,240 --> 00:24:48,640 Take a look! 355 00:24:48,640 --> 00:24:50,400 Check it out! 356 00:24:50,400 --> 00:24:53,799 Vintage liquor! 357 00:24:53,799 --> 00:24:57,039 My legs are so sore. 358 00:24:57,039 --> 00:24:58,720 Aunt Xia was right. 359 00:24:58,720 --> 00:25:03,240 Any decent place to run a restaurant is out of our reach. 360 00:25:03,240 --> 00:25:04,799 Then what do we do? 361 00:25:04,799 --> 00:25:06,799 I heard an eminent monk has come here, 362 00:25:06,799 --> 00:25:08,880 vowing to rebuild the ruined temple south of the city. 363 00:25:08,880 --> 00:25:10,880 Yes. Do you have an idea? 364 00:25:10,880 --> 00:25:12,759 Let's go to the south of the city. 365 00:25:12,759 --> 00:25:15,160 Young Lady, that place is quite remote. 366 00:25:15,160 --> 00:25:19,200 Hey, when the Daxiangguo Temple is rebuilt, things might change. 367 00:25:21,608 --> 00:25:25,152 [Tangxi Restaurant] 368 00:25:29,786 --> 00:25:33,376 [Tangxi Restaurant] 369 00:25:40,400 --> 00:25:45,200 Three hundred and fifty thousand then. We'll consider it a deal. 370 00:25:45,200 --> 00:25:47,760 - As for the deposit... - Hold on! 371 00:25:49,920 --> 00:25:51,400 Isn't that Miss Zhi? 372 00:25:51,400 --> 00:25:53,760 Mr. Bai, what a coincidence. 373 00:25:54,799 --> 00:25:56,919 What brings you here today? 374 00:25:58,039 --> 00:25:59,680 Hurry back home to get sixty thousand. 375 00:25:59,680 --> 00:26:02,240 No rush. I have the money. 376 00:26:05,119 --> 00:26:07,520 Mr. Wang, here is sixty thousand. 377 00:26:08,759 --> 00:26:12,119 Miss Hua, you are being a bit unfair now. 378 00:26:12,119 --> 00:26:14,160 I've been discussing with Mr. Wang for so long and we've just made a deal. 379 00:26:14,160 --> 00:26:17,839 In the business world, first come, first served. 380 00:26:17,839 --> 00:26:20,559 Who made the deal first can't be decided by mere discussions. 381 00:26:20,559 --> 00:26:22,440 It should be confirmed with the payment. 382 00:26:22,440 --> 00:26:26,000 Miss Zhi, a word, please? 383 00:26:28,519 --> 00:26:29,759 Miss Zhi. 384 00:26:29,759 --> 00:26:32,000 Truly, we meet in the most unexpected places in life. 385 00:26:32,000 --> 00:26:34,279 I thought this desolate place would attract no one. 386 00:26:34,279 --> 00:26:37,400 Unexpectedly, we meet once again. 387 00:26:37,400 --> 00:26:40,119 I'll pay the deposit first. And then we'll talk. 388 00:26:40,119 --> 00:26:42,440 Miss Zhi, since we share the same thought, 389 00:26:42,440 --> 00:26:44,079 I still wish to say a few more words. 390 00:26:44,079 --> 00:26:47,519 The Hua's Shop makes a fortune every day, which truly impresses me. 391 00:26:47,519 --> 00:26:49,319 But a restaurant is different from a pastry shop. 392 00:26:49,319 --> 00:26:51,319 It requires not only good food but also more management skills. 393 00:26:51,319 --> 00:26:53,119 You'll need both skills and connections. 394 00:26:53,119 --> 00:26:56,079 Moreover, buying a restaurant costs a huge sum of money. 395 00:26:56,079 --> 00:26:57,960 So please think it over, Miss Zhi. 396 00:26:57,960 --> 00:27:02,000 Before last year, no one in the capital knew that the Huas could make pastries. 397 00:27:02,000 --> 00:27:03,799 Speaking of which, I must thank you for that, Mr. Bai. 398 00:27:03,799 --> 00:27:05,519 It was you who saw our value. 399 00:27:05,519 --> 00:27:07,759 But who is born with the knack for management? 400 00:27:07,759 --> 00:27:10,680 I believe that as long as I'm willing to put in the effort, 401 00:27:10,680 --> 00:27:12,480 I can always find a way. 402 00:27:12,480 --> 00:27:14,480 If I get scared by what you say and dare not move forward, 403 00:27:14,480 --> 00:27:16,400 then there's truly nothing that can be accomplished. 404 00:27:16,400 --> 00:27:19,359 I'm worried that the money you've worked so hard for might be wasted in vain. 405 00:27:19,359 --> 00:27:21,400 That's why I kindly advised. 406 00:27:21,400 --> 00:27:23,680 If you insist, I have nothing to say. 407 00:27:23,680 --> 00:27:28,000 Actually, I have a question for you, Mr. Bai. How do you find the extra energy? 408 00:27:28,000 --> 00:27:29,799 You're already running the huge Yunlai Restaurant. 409 00:27:29,799 --> 00:27:32,079 How come you still want to acquire Tangxi Restaurant? 410 00:27:33,440 --> 00:27:35,559 That's a long story. 411 00:27:35,559 --> 00:27:37,319 I am no longer the manager of Yunlai. 412 00:27:37,319 --> 00:27:39,839 The owner of Yunlai Restaurant has hired someone else to run it. 413 00:27:39,839 --> 00:27:44,480 To be honest, I have nothing now. I have to start all over again. 414 00:27:44,480 --> 00:27:45,720 So I need to be extra cautious. 415 00:27:45,720 --> 00:27:48,720 I've searched in the capital for over a month before I found this place. 416 00:27:49,920 --> 00:27:52,079 A decent man ends a friendship without resorting to harsh words. 417 00:27:52,079 --> 00:27:54,039 Mr. Bai, you're a righteous man. 418 00:27:54,039 --> 00:27:57,359 I have heard that Yunlai's owner, Mr. Zhu, 419 00:27:57,359 --> 00:28:00,880 always tries to use and then discard his helpers. Such a short-sighted man. 420 00:28:00,880 --> 00:28:04,480 Mr. Bai, I think your leaving the restaurant is his misfortune. 421 00:28:04,480 --> 00:28:06,640 Miss Zhi, how well-informed you are! 422 00:28:06,640 --> 00:28:07,759 That's right. 423 00:28:07,759 --> 00:28:10,480 I plan to start my own business. I won't work for someone else anymore. 424 00:28:10,480 --> 00:28:13,440 Mr. Bai, I always admire you for your capability. 425 00:28:13,440 --> 00:28:16,720 Miss Zhi, I, too, have always admired your foresight. 426 00:28:16,720 --> 00:28:18,960 If it hadn't been for your support in the first place, 427 00:28:18,960 --> 00:28:22,079 we would have to try much harder to get where we are now. 428 00:28:22,079 --> 00:28:26,160 Since you want to restart your business and we wish to reach new heights, 429 00:28:26,160 --> 00:28:28,399 I think we can easily strike a deal. 430 00:28:41,319 --> 00:28:45,079 Mr. Wang, the deposit is paid by Mr. Bai and me together. 431 00:28:45,079 --> 00:28:47,160 Sixty thousand in total. Thirty thousand each. 432 00:28:47,160 --> 00:28:50,319 What does this mean? 433 00:28:50,319 --> 00:28:51,559 But there is one condition. 434 00:28:51,559 --> 00:28:54,279 Mr. Wang, now that you have accepted the deposit, 435 00:28:54,279 --> 00:28:56,440 you must not bring a third buyer to check this place out. 436 00:28:56,440 --> 00:28:57,440 Do you understand? 437 00:28:57,440 --> 00:29:00,000 Yes. Understood. 438 00:29:00,000 --> 00:29:05,119 But which one of you exactly will be the owner of Tangxi Restaurant? 439 00:29:05,799 --> 00:29:08,000 When the winner between us is determined. 440 00:29:08,000 --> 00:29:10,683 After I win, I will return thirty thousand to Mr. Bai. 441 00:29:10,683 --> 00:29:13,480 I will do the same. When I acquire this restaurant, 442 00:29:13,480 --> 00:29:16,119 I will return thirty thousand to Miss Zhi. 443 00:29:16,119 --> 00:29:21,359 You're confusing me. What winner? 444 00:29:26,480 --> 00:29:28,480 Hua's pastry! 445 00:29:28,480 --> 00:29:30,759 Hua's pastry! 446 00:29:30,759 --> 00:29:32,639 Hua's pastry! 447 00:29:33,440 --> 00:29:37,640 Hua's pastry! Hua's pastry! 448 00:29:37,640 --> 00:29:40,079 Hua's pastry! 449 00:29:41,400 --> 00:29:43,240 Hua's pastry! 450 00:29:43,240 --> 00:29:45,880 There are words on it. The Hua's... 451 00:29:45,880 --> 00:29:49,799 Starting tomorrow, the Hua's and the Bai's will set up a cooking arena. 452 00:29:49,799 --> 00:29:53,359 Each presents their signature dishes to treat the capital's diners. 453 00:29:53,359 --> 00:29:56,119 In five days, the one with more profits wins. 454 00:29:56,119 --> 00:29:57,880 If you want to know where the arena is, 455 00:29:57,880 --> 00:30:01,519 please come to the end of Linghua Street where the Tangxi Restaurant is located. 456 00:30:01,519 --> 00:30:03,039 - Interesting. - What does it mean? 457 00:30:03,039 --> 00:30:04,096 Quite interesting! 458 00:30:04,096 --> 00:30:06,426 [Tangxi Restaurant] 459 00:30:13,599 --> 00:30:16,559 All of you present here are experts in the kitchen. 460 00:30:16,559 --> 00:30:19,080 Since you've signed the contract and taken the advance payment, 461 00:30:19,080 --> 00:30:21,560 from now on, you work for the Hua Family. 462 00:30:21,560 --> 00:30:24,400 Fudong, I entrust this list to you. 463 00:30:24,400 --> 00:30:26,640 From now on, they will follow your command. 464 00:30:26,640 --> 00:30:29,079 Young Lady, how can I manage so many people? 465 00:30:29,079 --> 00:30:30,520 No. 466 00:30:36,359 --> 00:30:40,599 Fudong, if we want to take over that restaurant, we must put on a good show. 467 00:30:40,599 --> 00:30:42,240 No matter how capable you are on your own, 468 00:30:42,240 --> 00:30:45,519 you still need these kitcheners to assist you. 469 00:30:45,519 --> 00:30:48,880 Young Lady, if you ask me to create new dishes in the kitchen by myself, 470 00:30:48,880 --> 00:30:51,200 I'd be more than willing to do it. 471 00:30:51,200 --> 00:30:53,559 But if you want me to manage so many people... 472 00:30:53,559 --> 00:30:58,920 You know, back home, I couldn't even manage a few maids. 473 00:30:58,920 --> 00:31:02,720 Now our windmill posters are all over the capital. 474 00:31:02,720 --> 00:31:05,680 When the competition starts, countless people will come here. 475 00:31:05,680 --> 00:31:10,240 If you don't take the position of head chef, who else in the family could do it? 476 00:31:10,240 --> 00:31:11,400 Do you remember, in the class of Diversity, 477 00:31:11,400 --> 00:31:15,480 I've told you that a person has four limbs but only one heart. 478 00:31:15,480 --> 00:31:19,599 I have found you so many additional hands. You just need to be the heart. 479 00:31:25,960 --> 00:31:28,559 Everyone, although I am the head of the Hua Family, 480 00:31:28,559 --> 00:31:30,680 it is Fudong who is the head chef. 481 00:31:30,680 --> 00:31:34,880 From now on, please follow Fudong's orders. 482 00:31:34,880 --> 00:31:36,599 - Yes. - Yes. 483 00:31:46,880 --> 00:31:49,079 Do snakes really live here? 484 00:31:49,079 --> 00:31:51,280 I really saw one before. 485 00:32:01,000 --> 00:32:02,319 What's wrong? 486 00:32:05,200 --> 00:32:06,799 Why stop looking? 487 00:32:06,799 --> 00:32:08,000 Shen Huan. 488 00:32:08,000 --> 00:32:10,920 Things between Yanxi and Zhi don't seem to be going well. 489 00:32:10,920 --> 00:32:15,400 Ever since we returned from the north, neither of them smiled. 490 00:32:15,400 --> 00:32:18,279 When returning to the city, they parted ways directly. 491 00:32:18,279 --> 00:32:22,240 I asked Zhi about it, but she wouldn't tell me what happened. 492 00:32:22,240 --> 00:32:23,200 Forget it. 493 00:32:23,200 --> 00:32:26,200 Even if I knew, I probably wouldn't understand. 494 00:32:26,200 --> 00:32:27,919 I wouldn't be of any help either. 495 00:32:29,160 --> 00:32:32,720 Since there's nothing you can do, then stop worrying about it. 496 00:32:32,720 --> 00:32:34,319 Think about the happy things. 497 00:32:37,160 --> 00:32:38,800 That makes sense. 498 00:32:39,599 --> 00:32:43,400 Hey, your journey to the north must have been interesting, right? 499 00:32:43,400 --> 00:32:46,119 I've never been that far away in my life. 500 00:32:47,680 --> 00:32:49,400 It doesn't matter. Let's go together. 501 00:32:49,400 --> 00:32:52,039 We can go to places more interesting than the north. 502 00:32:52,039 --> 00:32:55,519 Like the south, the west... 503 00:32:55,519 --> 00:32:56,800 The east! 504 00:32:58,319 --> 00:33:01,279 - Don't lie to me. - Never! 505 00:33:01,279 --> 00:33:03,920 Come on, pinky promise. 506 00:33:03,920 --> 00:33:05,280 Deal. 507 00:33:14,599 --> 00:33:16,919 - There's a snake! - Where is it? Where? 508 00:33:18,640 --> 00:33:20,000 Where? 509 00:33:20,680 --> 00:33:23,000 - Did you scare it away? - Stay back! 510 00:33:23,000 --> 00:33:25,839 - No, I saw it right here! - Where is it? 511 00:33:25,839 --> 00:33:27,079 There! 512 00:33:31,880 --> 00:33:35,800 Let me ask you one more time. When did the Sixth Prince go missing? 513 00:33:37,440 --> 00:33:38,759 I... 514 00:33:38,759 --> 00:33:41,839 Last night, when I took you people there, 515 00:33:41,839 --> 00:33:43,879 I already knew the prince had gone missing. 516 00:33:45,279 --> 00:33:46,760 Go on! 517 00:33:55,920 --> 00:33:58,359 I'll tell you! Stop! I can't take it! 518 00:33:58,359 --> 00:33:59,559 Speak! 519 00:33:59,559 --> 00:34:01,759 The prince went missing the day before yesterday. 520 00:34:01,759 --> 00:34:05,640 We were thinking that if we reported it, we'd certainly suffer punishments, 521 00:34:05,640 --> 00:34:09,320 so we agreed to keep it secret to buy as much time as possible. 522 00:34:09,320 --> 00:34:12,280 After all, no one ever cared about him anyway. 523 00:34:12,960 --> 00:34:14,800 Even when an ordinary family lost their children, 524 00:34:14,800 --> 00:34:16,079 they'd start looking for them immediately. 525 00:34:16,079 --> 00:34:17,999 Where did you get such audacity? 526 00:34:19,320 --> 00:34:20,559 Tell me, 527 00:34:20,559 --> 00:34:22,239 when was the prince last seen the day before yesterday? 528 00:34:22,239 --> 00:34:24,480 We were drinking at the imperial kitchen that day 529 00:34:24,480 --> 00:34:27,919 and got a little drunk. I... I don't remember the exact time. 530 00:34:52,599 --> 00:34:56,400 Yanxi, hold the brush upright. 531 00:34:56,400 --> 00:34:59,319 The strokes have to be straight. 532 00:35:48,159 --> 00:35:49,359 Commander, 533 00:35:49,960 --> 00:35:52,519 there's still no news about the Sixth Prince. 534 00:35:52,519 --> 00:35:54,840 Conduct another thorough search in the Palace. 535 00:35:54,840 --> 00:35:57,319 Look anywhere that can hide people 536 00:35:58,159 --> 00:36:00,319 or dead bodies. 537 00:36:01,280 --> 00:36:04,960 I'm afraid the Sixth Prince is already gone. 538 00:36:04,960 --> 00:36:06,760 Alright, I will do it. 539 00:36:06,760 --> 00:36:08,199 Any news from Lord Xian? 540 00:36:08,199 --> 00:36:10,599 Not even his dogs made a bark. No sign of any movement. 541 00:36:10,599 --> 00:36:15,280 As long as the Security Bureau doesn't have anything on him and can't find a cure, 542 00:36:15,280 --> 00:36:18,360 he can hide in there until seven days later. 543 00:36:18,360 --> 00:36:20,959 I will send more men to keep a closer eye on him. 544 00:36:25,719 --> 00:36:30,559 Starting today, the kitchen of Tangxi Restaurant will be split in two. 545 00:36:30,559 --> 00:36:35,440 Cooks from the Hua's and cooks from the Bai's each taking a side. 546 00:36:35,440 --> 00:36:37,959 Both sides compete in the same building. 547 00:36:41,840 --> 00:36:45,039 Both sides count the orders every day. 548 00:36:46,599 --> 00:36:50,039 In five days, the one that gets more votes wins! 549 00:37:05,840 --> 00:37:08,679 Darling, can you lift it? 550 00:37:08,679 --> 00:37:12,880 Perhaps you should go chop some scallions or give the pot a scrub. 551 00:37:12,880 --> 00:37:14,919 That's the kind of work you should be doing. 552 00:37:16,079 --> 00:37:17,680 Hey, don't leave! 553 00:37:19,639 --> 00:37:23,119 Alas, a young missy might bring me bad luck. 554 00:37:23,119 --> 00:37:26,519 I can't believe I'm here to follow a little girl's lead. 555 00:37:26,519 --> 00:37:28,440 Before we came here, we should have known. 556 00:37:28,440 --> 00:37:31,280 Even the head of the Hua Family is a little girl, 557 00:37:31,280 --> 00:37:35,159 so the ones following her are surely all young girls as well. 558 00:37:35,159 --> 00:37:37,479 That's right. The problem is... 559 00:37:43,440 --> 00:37:47,000 Fudong, those siskins have been plucked and washed clean. 560 00:37:47,000 --> 00:37:48,920 But because I'm not yet familiar with this place, 561 00:37:48,920 --> 00:37:51,200 I couldn't find the Shaoxing wine. 562 00:37:52,519 --> 00:37:54,920 Seriously, women are so rigid. 563 00:37:54,920 --> 00:37:57,400 Can't you make vinegared siskins without the Shaoxing wine? 564 00:37:57,400 --> 00:38:00,120 In that case, say something nice to me and I'll help you do it. 565 00:38:00,120 --> 00:38:03,389 Back when I was at the duke's mansion making vinegared siskins, 566 00:38:03,389 --> 00:38:06,800 our Fudong probably wasn't even born yet. 567 00:38:09,119 --> 00:38:10,880 Shaoxing wine has been hard to purchase lately. 568 00:38:10,880 --> 00:38:12,960 We have to wait for it to arrive by ship next month. 569 00:38:12,960 --> 00:38:15,239 Go get the Jinhua wine instead. 570 00:38:15,239 --> 00:38:16,800 Jinhua wine? 571 00:38:17,480 --> 00:38:19,079 I'm afraid that'll be too sweet. 572 00:38:19,079 --> 00:38:21,639 Yes. So when you add the red yeast rice later on, 573 00:38:21,639 --> 00:38:23,439 halve the amount and that'll do. 574 00:38:24,159 --> 00:38:25,479 Alright. 575 00:38:30,559 --> 00:38:32,559 Sir, I remember now. 576 00:38:32,559 --> 00:38:35,400 The first month of the year before last, the Grand Master invited the duke's head chef 577 00:38:35,400 --> 00:38:36,519 to cook for his family. 578 00:38:36,519 --> 00:38:38,120 I'm certain I've seen you. 579 00:38:39,199 --> 00:38:40,719 What were you doing then? 580 00:38:40,719 --> 00:38:42,199 I am Sun Xiaohuo. 581 00:38:42,199 --> 00:38:47,239 The Grand Master loved my shredded chicken with eight mixed vegetables. 582 00:38:47,239 --> 00:38:50,159 So you're the renowned Chef Sun! 583 00:38:50,159 --> 00:38:51,519 A pleasure to meet you. 584 00:38:51,519 --> 00:38:53,519 The honor is mine. 585 00:38:54,280 --> 00:38:57,039 But no one compares to you! 586 00:38:57,039 --> 00:39:00,840 Niu's raw fish is renowned throughout the capital! Right? 587 00:39:00,840 --> 00:39:02,039 Yeah. 588 00:39:02,039 --> 00:39:05,519 Fudong, where did you work before? 589 00:39:05,519 --> 00:39:10,199 I... I've always been in the Hua Mansion. 590 00:39:10,199 --> 00:39:13,159 Starting from the beginning of last year, 591 00:39:13,159 --> 00:39:17,760 I've made sugared haws, date paste honey cakes... 592 00:39:17,760 --> 00:39:19,720 What? 593 00:39:20,360 --> 00:39:24,000 How come they all sound like snacks from a street stall? 594 00:39:24,000 --> 00:39:26,599 So what else have you made before? 595 00:39:26,599 --> 00:39:31,999 Before, I've been with Lady Zhi as her maid. 596 00:39:37,840 --> 00:39:42,519 Oh my. A newbie. Who is she to call the shots here? 597 00:39:42,519 --> 00:39:44,840 Be careful not to cut your fingers! 598 00:39:44,840 --> 00:39:49,240 Learn from him. The knifing skill requires decades of practice. 599 00:39:58,920 --> 00:40:00,480 They look professional. 600 00:40:00,480 --> 00:40:03,159 Who told you to work like this? Who told you to work like this! 601 00:40:03,159 --> 00:40:05,840 Use flour to clean the pig's stomach and sugar to clean the intestines! 602 00:40:05,840 --> 00:40:07,319 You're as stupid as a pig! 603 00:40:18,039 --> 00:40:19,159 What's the matter? 604 00:40:19,159 --> 00:40:21,239 She really did cut her finger! 605 00:40:21,239 --> 00:40:22,640 Let me see. 606 00:40:25,360 --> 00:40:29,200 Fudong. Your knifing skill is truly impeccable! 607 00:40:32,039 --> 00:40:33,920 I'm sorry if I jinxed it. 608 00:40:33,920 --> 00:40:36,800 I'm a straightforward man. Fudong, please don't take it to heart. 609 00:40:36,800 --> 00:40:38,559 Just pretend I didn't say anything. 610 00:40:38,559 --> 00:40:42,360 Fudong, I think you really shouldn't be the head chef. 611 00:40:42,360 --> 00:40:46,840 I mean, you can't even chop scallions well! You... 612 00:40:46,840 --> 00:40:48,239 Qi, 613 00:40:48,239 --> 00:40:51,199 go get some stove ash for Fudong's cut. 614 00:40:51,199 --> 00:40:53,800 Thanks, but I'm fine. 615 00:40:53,800 --> 00:40:55,240 Xigu? 616 00:40:57,320 --> 00:40:59,681 Where are you going? Why stop chopping? 617 00:41:03,880 --> 00:41:05,280 Xigu! 618 00:41:11,239 --> 00:41:14,240 Fudong wouldn't speak to me no matter what. You should talk to her. 619 00:41:16,800 --> 00:41:18,359 She is inside. 620 00:41:37,159 --> 00:41:39,080 Let me see your hand. 621 00:41:42,119 --> 00:41:46,200 So it's not about the cut. What exactly happened? 622 00:41:49,679 --> 00:41:52,839 You know you can tell me. I will certainly stand up for you. 623 00:41:54,280 --> 00:41:56,119 Young Lady. 624 00:41:56,119 --> 00:42:01,400 I... I think I saw the man who sold me. 625 00:42:01,400 --> 00:42:03,760 Where did you see him? At Tangxi Restaurant? 626 00:42:05,239 --> 00:42:07,560 He is the second chef at Bai's. 627 00:42:09,119 --> 00:42:13,760 Fudong, you are now with the Hua Family. You don't have to be afraid of him anymore. 628 00:42:13,760 --> 00:42:16,399 How can I not be? 629 00:42:17,120 --> 00:42:19,920 He'd been beating me since I was a kid. 630 00:42:20,960 --> 00:42:22,240 He... 631 00:42:23,239 --> 00:42:25,839 He is the man who brought me to this world. 632 00:42:27,159 --> 00:42:29,160 That man is your father? 633 00:42:35,719 --> 00:42:42,719 Do you know why he sold me in the first place? 634 00:42:42,719 --> 00:42:47,079 He'd been drinking for as long as I can remember. 635 00:42:47,079 --> 00:42:50,480 He'd abuse my mother when he was drunk. Then she ran away. 636 00:42:50,480 --> 00:42:51,880 That year, 637 00:42:51,880 --> 00:42:54,440 he was preparing a birthday feast for a wealthy family. 638 00:42:54,440 --> 00:42:59,400 I couldn't even read properly at that time, but I'll never forget that dish. 639 00:42:59,400 --> 00:43:01,439 It was called Roasted Camel Hump. 640 00:43:02,159 --> 00:43:05,679 That day, he took the camel hump home to marinate it. 641 00:43:05,679 --> 00:43:07,639 Father, wake up! Wake up! 642 00:43:07,639 --> 00:43:09,840 What was that for? I'm sleeping. 643 00:43:09,840 --> 00:43:12,800 The meat is gone! Where is the meat in the basin? 644 00:43:14,400 --> 00:43:15,680 The meat! 645 00:43:18,880 --> 00:43:20,599 Are you dead? 646 00:43:20,599 --> 00:43:23,000 You couldn't even keep an eye on such a big piece of meat! 647 00:43:23,000 --> 00:43:26,719 Father, you told me to buy firewood! 648 00:43:26,719 --> 00:43:28,559 You still have the nerve to cry? 649 00:43:28,559 --> 00:43:31,519 It was either taken by a dog or stolen by a thief. 650 00:43:31,519 --> 00:43:34,000 The feast must be ready tomorrow! I... 651 00:43:34,000 --> 00:43:37,960 Where can I get another piece of camel hump now? 652 00:43:37,960 --> 00:43:40,280 Even if I sold myself to someone, I... 653 00:43:58,490 --> 00:44:02,138 ♫ Not a patch of land is wasted ♫ 654 00:44:02,138 --> 00:44:05,754 ♫ No tea plant is left withered ♫ 655 00:44:05,754 --> 00:44:13,242 ♫ The sky drops rain, birds eat worms, and chickens leave manure ♫ 656 00:44:13,242 --> 00:44:20,666 ♫ Using effort and sweat to water and nourish ♫ 657 00:44:20,666 --> 00:44:24,372 ♫ The tea leaves may be rustic ♫ 658 00:44:24,372 --> 00:44:27,994 ♫ But the taste is of spring ♫ 659 00:44:27,994 --> 00:44:35,386 ♫ Ah, in the early spring, we pick the tea leaves ♫ 660 00:44:35,386 --> 00:44:43,386 ♫ Ah, let's enjoy the abundant spring together ♫ 661 00:45:12,314 --> 00:45:16,090 ♫ Not a patch of land is wasted ♫ 662 00:45:16,090 --> 00:45:19,738 ♫ No tea plant is left withered ♫ 663 00:45:19,738 --> 00:45:27,066 ♫ The sky drops rain, birds eat worms, and chickens leave manure ♫ 664 00:45:27,066 --> 00:45:34,586 ♫ Using effort and sweat to water and nourish ♫ 665 00:45:34,586 --> 00:45:38,202 ♫ The tea leaves may be rustic ♫ 666 00:45:38,202 --> 00:45:41,882 ♫ But the taste is of spring ♫ 667 00:45:41,882 --> 00:45:49,274 ♫ Ah, in the early spring, we pick the tea leaves ♫ 668 00:45:49,274 --> 00:45:56,634 ♫ Ah, let's enjoy the abundant spring together ♫ 669 00:45:56,634 --> 00:46:04,026 ♫ Ah, in the early spring, we pick the tea leaves ♫ 670 00:46:04,026 --> 00:46:12,026 ♫ Ah, let's enjoy the abundant spring together ♫ 51519

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