Original subtitles

♪Who gazes at the stars in the sky?♪

♪Heading towards the shore in a broken boat♪

♪This time, I'll hold onto fate and never give in♪

♪Family bonds are hard to maintain♪

♪Who will take me to the fearless dream?♪

♪As the wind and rain come and fade♪

♪A lone sail sways♪

♪A flower blooms alone amidst the thorns♪

♪Its petals are pierced by thorns♪

♪Yet it turned into a pair of wings flying against the wind♪

♪Everything grows through the heart♪

♪Even if dreams are lost♪

♪Smoothing out the surging waves♪

♪Breaking through the tumultuous sounds of the heart♪

♪Having the courage to resist♪

♪Embracing the chant of destiny♪

♪Only love brings light♪

♪Only love embraces the thorns♪

♪Everything grows through the heart♪

♪Having the courage to resist♪

♪Embracing the chant of destiny♪

[Blossoms in Adversity] ♪Only love brings light♪

[Adapted from the novel of the same name on cmread.com]

[Episode 34]

New dishes today?

Not really.

It's just we can't make the dishes on our menu.

The sea fish in the raw fish slices,

the mushrooms in the delicacy mushroom platter,

and the deer antler ham.

There's nowhere to buy any of them now.

Even the shops

that sell beef and mutton

have raised the prices by fifty percent.

But still, the meat was sold out

in the blink of an eye.

Tell me about it.

I went to all the shops in the city.

Fish, shrimp, and other fresh food

can't be found anywhere now.

And the prices

would skyrocket even if they were available.

How did this happen?

The drought and the bad shipping.

Many ingredients rotted on the way.

Naturally, rarities are precious.

When the ruler is unjust,

the nature turns ominous.

Three years with no rain,

the crops withering in the fields.

Are there rumors

about a three-year drought?

How do you know?

Everyone is saying the will of nature is ominous.

We have to stock up on more goods.

Otherwise, the shortages will only get worse.

Not just that.

If this situation goes on,

I fear the common people

won't even have enough to eat.

[Zhiming Restaurant]

They invited us for a meal.

But what's it really about?

I have no idea

why Miss Hua invited us.

Let's go.

Gentlemen,

thank you for taking the time to come here.

Your presence brings honor to Zhiming Restaurant.

Miss Hua,

judging from the current market,

the price of this sturgeon

has already gone up tenfold, hasn't it?

Mr. Chen, to be honest with you,

for today's feast,

our Zhiming Restaurant

has invested heavily.

If things don't get better,

I'm afraid my Banshan Restaurant

will have to close down next year.

Mr. Chen, don't lose faith.

I've invited you all here today

just to discuss this.

Not even the best chef can cook without any ingredients.

All the restaurants

in the Imperial Capital are facing difficulties now.

The only plan is to save ourselves.

But how can we do that?

The ingredients in the Capital

are mostly from the neighboring states.

This year's drought in the three states

has made goods scarce,

naturally driving up the market prices.

But the southern lands possess abundant resources,

and their waterways are also unobstructed.

So, Mingxia and I have this idea.

We are willing to invest in building ships

to take the waterways

and purchase food from all around

to ensure the supply of restaurants in the Imperial Capital.

It's just that we are

rather limited in influence.

I wonder if you all

could lend some support.

Well...

This feast is truly a trap.

They're asking us for money.

We have no experience

with water transportation.

Miss Hua, I'm afraid

that you have never

stepped on a deck before, right?

One single wave

may scare you out of your wits.

Can it really work?

Mr. Zhu,

since childhood, I've traveled all around

with my grandfather.

I've taken boats and ships

and have seen strong winds and waves several times.

You could say I have some experience.

If you're willing to help,

I will personally lead the fleet

to make the first trip

and open up this water trade route.

But if you're not willing to help,

I won't push it.

We can tighten our belts

and afford the ship alone.

But when we bring back fresh ingredients

to the Imperial Capital,

I'll be the one setting the prices.

Miss,

I never said I wouldn't chip in!

Everyone, rest assured.

Sixty percent of the cost of building the ship

will be covered by Zhiming Restaurant.

Even if we lose money,

we'll be the ones suffering the greatest loss.

♪Heading towards the shore in a broken boat♪

It's a bargain!

Everyone,

the dishes have gone cold.

You don't need to decide now.

Come on, let's have a drink first,

then we can chat.

♪Who will take me to the fearless dream?♪

♪As the wind and rain come and fade♪

Mr. Chen,

welcome.

Mr. Bai,

Miss Hua.

Thank you.

Thank you.

This time, our business

entirely depends on you two.

Quickly, bring the money here!

Here you go.

I've given you all I have.

Is that so?

Thank you, Mr. Li!

Fifty thousand taels of gold.

Thirty-seven thousand taels of silver.

Note it down.

♪Even if dreams are lost♪

Mr. Zhu.

Thank you.

Mingxia,

this is all I have, seriously.

This time,

I'll trust you.

♪Embracing the chant of destiny♪

♪Only love brings light♪

Have you ever been to sea?

Young Lady,

I come from a family of fishermen.

Have you ever been to sea?

Young Lady, I have.

I've carried cargo before.

I'm able to carry five hundred jin each time.

I was a captain before.

I'm good at sailing too.

How is it going?

It's my first time

reading the official documents from the Ship Affairs Bureau.

♪Having the courage to resist♪

♪Embracing the chant of destiny♪

♪Only love brings light♪

Return safely.

Commander.

What?

Earlier today, Liu from the kitchen

went to purchase rice for us boys,

but he ended up returning empty-handed.

He said someone was causing trouble at the grain market,

threatening to smash the rice shop.

He said they charged a thousand for one dou,

and the rice was even mixed with sand and rice bran.

The salary from the Security Bureau

can't even afford two dou of rice now?

These unscrupulous merchants.

They shouldn't have their shops smashed.

They should be executed.

Go away!

Get away!

Get lost!

Step aside!

Move!

What's wrong?

Take him.

Sir!

What is this for?

What is this about?

Sir!

Collect all the evidence.

Search this place thoroughly!

Sir, I am innocent!

I am innocent, sir!

He truly deserves this!

Out of the way!

[Grain Store] Go away!

Move!

Get away!

I didn't do anything! Sir!

I've been wronged, sir!

Let me go, please!

Good!

Good!

That man indeed deserves to die.

You have no conscience!

Yes, exactly.

Exactly.

They should be beheaded!

They must not be let off easily!

Kill them!

Well done!

This serves them right.

Every one of them deserves this!

They're all

so shameless!

This year's severe drought

has left the people with nothing to harvest.

Yet, you had the audacity to hoard goods

and maliciously inflate prices,

turning a natural disaster into a man-made calamity.

Since you leave the people no choice,

I won't let you off either.

Shackle them and parade them

at the city gate for three days.

If any of you dare to do it again,

I will take your life.

Take them away.

Good!

Well done!

They must be severely punished!

Don't let a single one of them get away!

Recently, a group of grain merchants

have been arrested.

Prices soar in the Imperial Capital.

The people no longer have any spare money.

If we don't do anything,

it might lead to chaos.

Those few unscrupulous merchants alone

won't be able to cause any major trouble.

No, they won't.

But the Security Bureau has found this.

When the ruler is unjust,

the nature turns ominous.

Three years with no rain,

the crops withering in the fields.

Recently, there's been some groundless talk among the people.

They said a divine being had descended as a child,

spreading the ballad,

saying that Daqing

would perish in a natural calamity.

Though it is nonsense,

the intentions of the people behind it

are exceedingly malicious.

Are those natural disasters

and calamities all my fault?

Do they want me

to issue a self-criticizing edict?

Uncle, do not let such rumors trouble you.

I will dig out the truth about it.

Go ahead.

Yes.

Departing from the Imperial Capital,

it takes five days downstream to Zhuzhou.

Keep moving eastward, we'll reach Jianning.

Then if we keep heading south,

we can arrive in Jinyang within three days.

So, for this first voyage,

let's head to Zhuzhou.

It is closer and carries less risk.

Although Zhuzhou is close,

stopping there might seem like

dragging in everybody

for nothing.

It's better to continue south to Jinyang.

That place is well-connected

with convenient road and water transport.

Plus, goods from all over the country

are all shipped there.

If the journey goes smoothly,

then within ten days,

we can return home.

We'll keep the ingredients iced.

There'll be no problem.

Jinyang...

Isn't that where Lady Rong

lives now?

That was the personal motive of mine.

I'm going to pay Rong a visit on the way.

But...

Miss Hua, do you plan to make this journey in person?

Yes.

That will be the maiden voyage of our ship.

If I don't go,

I won't feel at ease.

Everyone has entrusted their money to me.

I can't just let it go to waste.

Young Lady,

just go without worry.

Mingxia and I

will take good care of the restaurant.

Commander,

we found him.

This man

bribed children with fruits

and taught them to sing the ballad.

Right.

But he can hardly read.

How could he possibly compose ballads?

Him, and a few others.

They were paid to do this risky job.

Find the one

who was paying them.

Let's see what exactly is happening.

Yes, sir.

Yes, sir.

You found the source of the ballad?

Yes.

[I've been investigating the mastermind secretly.]

[I believe they're in Jinyang.]

Yanxi,

this time,

you'll have to make another long journey.

It is my duty.

I heard that girl from the Hua Family

is quite remarkable.

She has raised funds to buy a merchant ship

and is preparing to do business on the water.

Do you know about this?

I have long severed ties with her.

I am not aware of her recent moves.

Yanxi,

I was also young once.

With time,

romance

will naturally fade away.

Alright,

off you go.

Take it as a chance to relax.

Thank you for your kindness.

I will set out today.

[I believe they're in Jinyang]

Look,

a few days ago,

I ordered these hairpins.

One for you,

one for Rong.

They're beautiful.

Indeed.

Zhi,

as Rong hasn't been around,

I had nothing to do.

So I made a few clothes.

These were measured

by her previous size.

I don't even know

if she has gained or lost weight by now

and if these will fit.

There's no need to worry.

How about I find an artist

to sketch Rong

in her new clothes

and bring the painting back to you?

There's no need for that.

As long as Rong is happy.

That's all I need.

I remember that Rong

loves the red bean cakes from our shop.

Those cakes are easy to preserve,

so I had someone

bring back a few boxes.

Take them with you

and remind her of the taste of home.

Pack them up.

And these.

Rong

can't live without her storybooks.

These are the latest ten chapters of The Story of Hongxiao.

Take these lest she think

about it all the time.

This book is already dog-eared.

You must have read it quite a lot, too.

Just pack them up.

The way of learning

lies in cultivating virtues

and serving the people.

And in stopping at...

Stopping at...

In stopping at...

I can never memorize this part.

But Bolin and the others can recite it.

Be patient.

You started later than they did.

Being able to learn so much now

is no small feat.

How about this?

I will go over it for you again.

Once you understand the meaning,

I'm sure you can recite it.

All right?

The purpose of learning

lies in decent morals.

The way of learning

is also the way of governing.

The ruler must take the well-being of the people to heart

and treat the people with the intention of utmost goodness.

Do you understand?

Now look here...

I've looked everywhere for Jian.

It turns out you're giving him extra tutoring.

Jian,

hurry up and thank Mr. Shen

for being so dedicated to you.

Thank you, sir.

You're going south in person?

Yes.

Seeing is believing.

I won't rest easy

unless I make this trip myself.

Then I will accompany you.

That will be great.

When it's inconvenient for me to appear in public,

you will be our face as Mr. Shen from the Capital.

Alright.

You're setting out on a long journey?

Yes.

Mr. Shen and I

are going on a long trip together.

Zhi, I want to go too.

Jian told me

he has never left the Imperial Capital.

He's of a reserved nature.

It'll do him good to go out and see the world.

Master Hua used to say

that reading is the same as traveling.

For both character and horizon,

traveling will do him good.

Then you must prepare your luggage quickly.

We'll set off tomorrow.

Thank you, Zhi!

Young Lady.

The wind is strong on the river. Don't catch a cold.

A strong wind is good for sailing.

Commander.

Commander,

look at the flag on that ship!

It's the Hua Family's flag.

Miss Hua has her own ship now.

Whatever she does,

she always gets it done.

Commander,

we've caught all the privateers.

How dare you

target the Hua Family's merchant ship?

Rest assured, sir.

Miss Hua was not alarmed.

Keep a close watch.

Things on this canal

are not peaceful.

Yes, sir.

Look!

Look, there's a little porpoise!

How delightful!

It swims so fast!

It has dived down.

Where did it go?

Careful.

Got it.

Naughty boy!

It's swum back again!

Hurry inside.

It's over there.

Looks like rain.

Get inside.

Young Lady,

you're right.

There're dark clouds in the sky

and hidden waves in the river.

A storm is coming.

Let's go.

Let's lower the sails.

Okay.

Go and call for help

to lower the sails.

Okay.

Also inform the ships behind.

Tell them to lower their sails too.

Okay.

Lower the sails!

Sails down!

Quickly!

Sails down!

You guys, stop wasting time!

Hurry up, lower the sails!

Sails down!

Sails down!

A storm is coming!

Sails down!

Sails down!

Hurry up!

Sails down!

Sails down!

Lower the sails quickly!

Grandfather,

now I can sail anywhere I want too.

I no longer fear the storm.

[Jinyang Dock] Zhi!

Zhi, I'm right here!

Rong!

Rong,

slow down. Be careful.

Got a letter saying that you were coming.

I've been looking forward to it day and night.

You're finally here!

Let me have a good look at you again.

You're as good-looking as ever.

You have become plumper, though.

Your mother talked about it every day.

She wonders if you're now

plumper or slimmer than before.

Is Mother doing well?

Is everyone doing well?

Yes, they're all well.

They just miss you a lot.

A banquet has been prepared at home.

We can start the feast as soon as we return.

The carriage has been readied as well.

I've also found

accommodations for the sailors.

I'll have someone take them to settle in.

Thank you for being so thoughtful.

Thank you.

Don't mention it.

We are family.

Who is this?

This is Mr. Shen.

You haven't met him yet.

This is Jian,

the youngest boy in our family.

Mr. Jiang.

Let's get going.

I'm already hungry.

Zhi and I will share a carriage.

How come it's Mr. Shen Qi who accompanies you?

Where is Mr. Yan?

[Jiang Mansion] Mr. Shen, be careful.

This place is even more splendid

than our old mansion!

Zhi,

now that you have come,

you must stay with me a little longer.

Tomorrow, I'll take you downtown

for a good stroll.

If there's anything you need to do,

just leave it to Zhengzhi.

I'm here for business.

So

it's better for me to stay at the inn.

Zhi, what kind of business

are you doing this time?

Maybe I can help you with it.

This time,

I came to purchase some ingredients.

Also, as Jinyang is a fertile land,

I want to seek

other business opportunities.

Just stop talking

about business for now.

Zhi must be tired of the long journey.

Let's go eat first.

Zhi,

we have chefs from the Imperial Capital.

Zhengzhi was worried that I might not like Jinyang cuisine.

Zhi, don't worry about me.

My parents-in-law hardly show up,

nor do they interfere much with us.

And my sister-in-law

is as gentle as Aunt Wu.

She's been so nice to me.

But last month, she got married and left home.

So she seldom stays here now.

Zhengzhi is obviously

a meticulous person.

He treats you well.

This year for my birthday,

Zhengzhi hired a troupe

to stage The Story of Hongxiao.

Zhi, how do you think

he knew that I like it?

Ling

sent you so many storybooks.

It seems they're all wasted.

But seeing you well

puts my mind at ease.

Zhi,

I hope

you can also be with someone who cherishes you.

Ladies and gentlemen...

Let's go have a look.

Okay.

Ladies and gentlemen,

next, I will perform

my specialty,

my master skill.

I will make people

disappear into thin air!

- Good! - Good!

Alright, next,

I will invite two people onstage to assist me.

Two?

Any volunteers?

Zhi, let's go together!

Here, here!

Alright, two beautiful ladies!

Come on.

Come on.

Follow me.

Come here.

Clap your hands!

Come on.

Come on.

Good!

Please, come this way.

Alright.

Watch carefully.

Zhi, come in!

The living people...

♪When all the lights were taken from the world♪

♪You are my only shimmering star♪

♪You save me with everything♪

♪Protecting me by my side♪

♪Refusing to give up♪

♪Never give up♪

♪Just to seize♪

Commander,

the trap we set

has gotten something.

So this is how

they trick people!

This place is so different from the Imperial Capital!

Daqing is vast.

Local customs vary from place to place.

Three fried pancakes, please.

Sure, just a moment.

Here go you.

Eat up.

Thank you, Mr. Shen.

Jian,

back in the academy, I am the teacher

while you are a student.

Now as we're out here,

you're just a child.

If there's anything you want to eat or buy,

just tell me.

Jian?

Mr. Shen,

can I go check on him?

Are you hungry?

It tastes good, doesn't it?

Slow down. Don't get choked.

Choking to death is better than starving.

Where's your home?

Home?

Jinyang City is my home.

This

is my bed.

I'm just trying to get by.

It's alright.

I used to be like this too,

starving every day

and trying to survive,

as death could come at any moment.

And then?

Later on,

I managed to get out.

I found a home.

I now have food to eat and a school to attend.

Things will

get better for you too.

The world won't always be so terrible.

I don't believe that.

There's no such good fortune.

Even if it does exist,

it's just sheer luck.

You met good people.

But in this city,

there're no good people.

This is my pocket money.

It's all here.

Take it.

What's wrong, Jian?

Mr. Shen,

back then,

if I hadn't met Zhi,

I might

still be like him now,

wandering on the streets.

I might've died of starvation by now.

But I am not her.

That bag of money

won't really help him much.

In this world,

there must be many others

like him

and me before.

They're all suffering.

It doesn't matter.

You are still young.

You

will surely become

someone as remarkable as Zhi.

Someone who can help them.

But

you can only help them one by one.

In a city,

in an empire,

there are just too many kids

suffering like this.

But Mr. Shen,

is there really no way

to make their lives better?

You never know.

You might find a way it in the future.

The others can't,

but you can.

Alright.

We're here to see this city today.

Let's go.

Rong, Zhi.

Rong,

you should take some rest.

Yesterday, Zhi said she wants to do business.

So I invited a guest over.

I'll accompany her to meet with him.

Okay.

Then I'll

sort these things out.

Who is this person?

My family has lived in Jinyang for generations.

About the business world,

though I haven't been deeply involved,

I do know some friends.

This one

is a successful businessman from Jinyang,

named Zeng Ming.

He has extensive connections

and is very friendly.

He must be able to help you.

This is

my elder sister-in-law,

known as the Jade God of Wealth.

Miss Hua,

I'm very pleased to meet you.

Mr. Zeng, you might need to look out for us.

Since Mr. Jiang has asked me a favor,

I will

surely try my best.

Miss Hua, if there's anything you need,

just say the word.

I've got it all covered.

It's so heavy!

My wrists are even sore!

It's so pretty!

I didn't even want it.

Master insisted on buying it for me.

It's like carrying a rock all day,

so tiring.

Look at this ring of mine!

Has it got scratched?

It really shows off the beauty of your hand.

This ring really brings out your skin tone.

This one looks good too.

Where did you get this?

It really makes your hand look pretty!

This one looks good as well.

Mr. Zeng,

this...

It's today's tea party.

All the ladies of high society in town

have been invited.

If you become friends with them,

business opportunities

will naturally come to you!

Look,

the lady in the middle is Madam Chen.

Her family deals in seafood.

Fish, shrimp, pearls, shells... They have it all.

And that lady over there

is Madam Zhou.

Her husband is a major grain merchant

in Jinyang City.

Mr. Zeng, what brings you here?

Good to see you all.

Greetings, madams!

Who is this lovely girl?

Today, I will introduce

a new girl to you all.

This is

Miss Hua from the Imperial Capital.

She's the owner of Zhiming Restaurant.

The pastries

served in her restaurant

are even favored

by the Empress Dowager!

It's quite impressive, indeed!

Have you been to the Palace?

Are the women in the Palace

all as beautiful

as fairies?

What do they wear?

How do they like their hair done?

What styles of clothes do they wear?

What kind of pastries do they eat?

I have other matters to attend to,

so I will take my leave now.

Let's catch up another day.

See you around.

Bye.

My Lady has always been living in a simple style.

Her mind is not on dressing up.

But

when I followed her

to the Palace to deliver the pastries,

I've seen it all.

Right now in the Palace,

the most popular hairstyle is the skyward hair bun...

That was hard for you.

If they asked you what books you read

and what kind of business you do,

you would talk all day.

But when it comes to clothes and jewelry,

you can't say

even half a word.

Don't make fun of me.

All right.

Sorry, I'm late!

So sorry!

Mr. Lu,

please forgive me.

Oh, please.

It's me who's asking you for a favor.

Please, have a seat.

All right.

To be honest with you, Mr. Zeng,

during my years in the Imperial Capital,

I've managed to save up some money.

This time,

I came to Jinyang

to look for a good business opportunity.

Since you have the money,

then I'll tell you the truth.

Actually, although Jinyang is affluent,

the most profitable business here

is not trade, you know?

I would like to hear the details.

In fact, there is

a business that is extremely profitable.

Two more bolts of brocade for Madam Zhou

and a hairpin with the eight-treasure design.

Young Lady,

add them up!

The products

these madams ordered

are worth nearly more

than our restaurant's monthly income!

Alright, you're the capable one.

That's quite true.

Madam Chen.

If there's anything else you want,

we'll make note of it all.

Next time,

I'll bring them all to you

along with our pastries.

You can give them a try.

Alright,

this is good.

Tonight, I'll talk to my husband.

The top-quality seafood

will be reserved for you.

Thank you, Madam.

Mr. Shen here

is so good at handwriting

and also handsome.

How old are you?

Are you married?

Not... Not yet.

My younger sister is eighteen.

You two will make a perfect match.

How about

you come home with me today

and meet with her?

T-Thank you, but no.

My younger sister

has her dowry all prepared,

but there's no one

she likes here in Jinyang.

As long as you're willing to,

you're more than welcome to join my family.

My parents have no sons.

A son-in-law will be like a son to them.

Madam Zhou,

Mr. Shen still has his parents at home.

I fear

he'll need their opinion.

Be patient, though.

We'll be staying in Jinyang

for a few more days.

There's plenty of chances ahead.

Madam Zhou,

your sister is so young.

Why the rush?

She's so beautiful.

Many would want to marry her.

Commander,

the patrols

in these gambling houses

are all professional fighters.

I'm afraid the business Mr. Zeng talked about

won't be so easy to manage.

Find out

who's the true owner

of these houses.

Yes, sir.

- Hurry up! - Slow down.

Who would have thought

that Jinyang could be so lively?

It's even more bustling than the Imperial Capital.

Jinyang is a prosperous place.

I heard that the people here

always drink and gamble all night long.

When night falls,

it becomes even livelier than daytime.

If I'd known this,

I'd have sold you to the Zhou Family

to be their son-in-law.

That way, I might be able

to make a good deal with them.

Do you really want to sell me?

Water lanterns!

Water lanterns!

Lotus water lanterns!

Mister,

get a lotus lantern

and live happily ever after with your lady!

We'll have two. One for each.

Alright!

Here you go.

♪Do you remember the moment we first met?♪

♪In the memories♪

♪We plant the bud of time♪

♪The wind blows the sunset clouds♪

♪Casting them to the edge of the sky♪

♪Beneath the solid ice♪

♪Something quietly melts away♪

Are you cold?

Can I lean on you for a while?

♪Like the starlight♪

♪Always hanging up in the sky season by season♪

♪We always struggled while being apart♪

♪Yet harboring the same concerns♪

May the whole family be safe and sound.

♪Having no strength to free myself♪

♪The flower that falls upon the heart♪

What did you wish for?

♪My love for you♪

Give me a moment.

♪Amidst the noise♪

♪Letting the time fly♪

♪I will spend my life devoting to you♪

♪Will love be fulfilled?♪

♪Tears will answer♪

♪The flower that falls upon the heart♪

♪They are purer than snow♪

♪My love for you♪

♪It is hidden beneath my gaze♪

♪We together share highs and lows♪

♪Being the haven for each other♪

♪Confronting the world♪

♪No matter how long the road is ahead♪

You paid for my lantern,

so I treat you to sweets.

♪The flower that falls upon the heart♪

♪Coming into view in the scene♪

The hairstyle you mentioned last time.

How is it today?

Here she comes.

Does this look good?

She's here.

Madams.

Why are you alone?

Where is Mr. Shen?

He's too scared to come.

He's quite shy!

So very shy.

I quite like him.

You're not leaving early again today.

Tonight,

let's go to the assembly together.

We'll ask the envoy

to predict your marriage.

Envoy?

You're new here.

Here in Jinyang,

we have a living immortal

known as Master Haoyue.

She's a divine being descended to earth,

able to predict weather and fortune.

The ones who go to sea for business

always consult her for divination,

and it works every time.

You better believe this.

My husband

is always out at sea.

Each year, he donates a hundred thousand to her!

Now you got me curious.

But you can't go dressed like this.

We all are

her notable customers.

Come on, girls,

let's make her look good!

The Seven Stars Mansion?

Yes.

That's exactly the name of the place.

If you wish

to conduct business in Jinyang,

first of all,

you must consult Master Haoyue about it.

And second,

you can't avoid dealing with the Seven Stars Mansion.

The Seven Stars Mansion

is like a towering tree

that shades the entire city.

Since you are new here,

if you don't wish to lean on that big tree,

it might be hard for you to take root.

Well, this Master Haoyue.

Who is that?

She

was invited to Jinyang City

by the Seven Stars Mansion

three years ago.

She's amazing, seriously!

Nowadays,

from small ceremonies like weddings and funerals

to major matters like fleets setting sail

or officials being promoted,

all must seek her counsel.

Or people won't feel at ease at all.

Oh, right.

At the beginning of this year,

she said there would be a drought.

Look what's happening now!

Didn't

her prediction come true?

Is it really so accurate?

Where did she come from?

It doesn't matter!

As long as she can help you

make a fortune,

that'll be enough, no?

That makes sense.

It's about to start.

- Let's go over there. - Come on.

Let's go.

Why are you still standing there?

You must be respectful.

Hua Zhi.

Get down!

Last night, three stars appeared along with the moon.

It was a sign of great disaster.

My heart is filled with compassion.

I set up the altar

only to alleviate disasters for you all

and to guard you safe.

- Thank you, Master. - Thank you, Master.

If you have any questions,

you may ask now.

♪Not a patch of land is wasted♪

♪No tea plant is left withered♪

♪The sky drops rain, birds eat worms, and chickens leave manure♪

♪Using effort and sweat to water and nourish♪

♪The tea leaves may be rustic♪

♪But the taste is of spring♪

♪Ah, in the early spring, we pick the tea leaves♪

♪Ah, let's enjoy the abundant spring together♪

♪Not a patch of land is wasted♪

♪No tea plant is left withered♪

♪The sky drops rain, birds eat worms, and chickens leave manure♪

♪Using effort and sweat to water and nourish♪

♪The tea leaves may be rustic♪

♪But the taste is of spring♪

♪Ah, in the early spring, we pick the tea leaves♪

♪Ah, let's enjoy the abundant spring together♪

♪Ah, in the early spring, we pick the tea leaves♪

♪Ah, let's enjoy the abundant spring together♪