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[My Wife is A Thief]

[Episode 5]

Rong, are you okay?

Mumu.

Why did you hit her so hard?

What?

It's she who is inferior to me in martial arts.

Then what should the result be?

Master also said

that according to Article Seven of the Sect Rules,

one shall never lose his or her personal belongings.

Otherwise, the whereabouts will be exposed.

You often lecture us

with the Sect Rules.

How can you forget it now?

Yes.

According to the Sect Rules,

Rong should be the winner.

That's right.

Rong should be the winner.

Rong should be the winner.

You...

Rong won.

Master.

Master is here.

Master.

Master, you are back.

Stand still.

I was only away for a few days.

You brats!

Are you going to turn the world upside down?

You fought in private

and disregarded the Sect Rules.

Do you want me to step down

and hand the Sect over to you?

Master.

My juniors

just wanted to improve their skills

by practising martial arts with each other

so as to lessen your burden.

It's inevitable that they might have overstepped the boundary.

Given their good intentions,

please forgive them.

Please don't be angry.

Anger will hurt your health.

You two, come with me.

The rest of you may leave.

Go practise your martial arts.

Yes, Senior.

Let's go.

Master.

You were thoughtless and reckless.

Master.

It's not like that.

I found clues pertaining to the jade pendant

in Xu's Mansion yesterday.

I wanted to explore more clues at the Treasure Pavilion.

But unexpectedly...

In order to escape,

I left evidence in a hurry.

Let Mumu deal with

the Watermill case.

Don't interfere.

Find out where the jade pendant is.

Mumu, you may leave now.

Yes, Master.

Rong.

Come here.

Let me see

if you are hurt.

I'm fine, Master.

So clumsy.

Can you be more careful next time?

Got it.

Biased.

[Zichen Department]

My Lord.

As you ordered,

the men guarding the rest station

brought everything left

by the envoy of the Nanxiang Kingdom.

Go back to work.

Yes.

This is the Willow Leaf Dart.

Could these

also be done by Willow Leaf Thief Liu?

Was she really the one who killed the envoy of the Nanxiang Kingdom?

If she is the girl

who saved me back then,

should I follow the law

or my heart?

Lord Gu.

Wu Zhao.

Get a glass of water for me.

Yes.

Lord Gu, you are back.

How was the morning meeting?

Not good.

They argued a lot, making it a mess.

I haven't seen

such a heated discussion for so many years.

They argued?

Lord Gu.

What did they argue about?

The envoy died in the capital.

Their king was furious.

He said

if we couldn't catch the murderer in ten days,

they would start a war with us.

The officials argued

if we should wage a war first against the Nanxiang Kingdom.

This is our fault.

It will be shameless

if we wage a war first.

The war between two countries

will cause many casualties.

Even a country may perish.

If that happens,

there's no need to care about morality or decency.

Who advocate waging a war?

Officials from the Ministry of War.

And, by the way,

your father-in-law.

Duke Su?

Yes.

He was a soldier.

It's reasonable for him to advocate a war.

When two countries fight, one is sure to lose.

Even if we win by a narrow margin,

the Yue Kingdom in the south

will also be eager to make a move.

If we were attacked by them,

our country might be doomed.

Now I only hope the Ministry of Justice

can do something.

The key is to

investigate the case.

Young Madam.

Why are you here?

I brought you some food.

Help yourselves.

You worked so hard.

Help yourself.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Have some desserts.

It looks delicious.

Okay, thank you.

You've been working hard.

Help yourself.

Thank you. Thank you.

We haven't eaten yet. You got here at a right time.

Don't be so polite.

You've taken care of my husband.

Any goody here?

Look.

Let me take one.

Take it slow. You have it there.

Why isn't it here?

Try this.

Try it.

What are you doing here?

I'm taking it.

Darling.

You didn't come back last night.

You must be busy with the case.

So I brought you desserts here.

Su...

Honey, you don't have to do this.

It's my duty to take care of you.

It doesn't matter if you thank me or not.

You can apply yourself to the case if you want.

But you can't starve your men.

Here.

I saw the arrest order of Willow Leaf Thief Liu

when I was on my way here this morning.

Isn't she a righteous thief?

How could she commit murder?

Don't you remember our rules?

Don's ask me about my work.

I'm worried about you.

Didn't you try to arrest her in the Duke's Mansion?

Now

she even committed arson and murder.

Isn't she openly provoking you?

I'll take the desserts.

Miss Su, you may go back.

Wu Zhao.

My Lord.

Send Young Madam back.

I...

Isn't this Young Madam?

It's been a few days since we met last time.

You look prettier.

I am flattered, Lord Gu.

Since I married Xu Muchen,

we are a family now.

You can call me Jinzhen.

It... It...

It would be my great honor to call you by your name.

Jinzhen.

I've heard

that you are gentle and intelligent.

You deserve your reputation.

Speaking of you,

not only does Muchen speak highly of you at home,

but my father praises you.

I'm flattered by Duke Su.

I'm flattered.

Xu Muchen.

If you want to praise me,

you can tell me

directly.

I won't be complacent.

Here, Jinzhen.

Come here.

Have some tea.

Make tea.

Wu Zhao.

Yes.

Come in, please.

OK.

Lord Gu,

Isn't Willow Leaf Thief Liu a righteous thief?

Why did she commit arson and murder?

Don't be fooled by those rumors.

A thief is a thief.

There's no righteousness in a thief,

especially for a rat like Willow Leaf Thief Liu.

You can't imagine what she dares to do.

I think it's fishy.

If she were a villain,

why wouldn't she tamper with other cases

but an important one like this?

Look, this...

This is our business.

Don't ask too much.

Go back with Wu Zhao.

What are you talking about?

Let Jinzhen finish.

Here, Jinzhen.

Go on.

I guess

that Willow Leaf Thief Liu

might just pass by that day.

She is not the murderer.

She

is quite pitiful

for being wronged.

Young Madam.

Do you mean

there was another person at the scene?

This is only my presumption.

Is there really another person?

Young Madam.

You must have read many storytelling scripts.

I didn't expect you

to offer ideas for us.

Those are just my presumptions.

Don't laugh at me

if I am wrong.

Don't say like that.

We are just

chatting now.

Just chatting.

Aren't you working on the case?

No.

The case has been handed over to the Ministry of Justice

and the body has been delivered there.

There's nothing we can do even if we want to.

Can't you think of another way?

We can't do anything about it.

Fine.

I'll leave you to it.

I should go back now.

You haven't had the tea yet.

I've been here for too long.

My husband will be unhappy.

I'm leaving.

Xu Muchen is really...

I won't disturb you.

See you later.

Remember to have some desserts.

Young Madam, let me see you off.

No, thanks.

Go on with your work.

I'm leaving.

I know what you're thinking.

Stay here.

Don't go anywhere.

Not even have a thought of going to the Ministry of Justice.

Since the body is in the Ministry of Justice,

I'll go there and investigate tonight.

[Ministry of Justice]

[Ministry of Justice]

He is the one who was strangled to death in front of me that day.

Why did the murderer burn the body?

Why is he here?

His neck was broken.

The Nanxiang Kingdom values tin the most.

They cap their teeth with prosthetic moulds made from tin.

But the dead had gold teeth.

Poison?

He hid poison in his teeth.

He was an assassin.

Willow Leaf Thief Liu?

That's strange.

I saw someone.

Where is he?

There's nothing here.

You just scared yourself.

I'll throw it to you if you come closer.

There's noise inside.

Go in and have a look.

Yes.

Someone broke into the Ministry of Justice.

Search!

Yes.

Willow Leaf Thief Liu! Stop!

What's in it for you to stop me?

Check over there.

Yes.

Did you kill the person in the Treasure Pavilion?

I didn't kill anyone.

I was just passing by,

witnessing someone committing murder.

The evidence is on the body.

You've already checked it, haven't you?

Over there! Go after him!

Yes.

Split up!

Stop!

The dead is not the envoy of the Nanxiang Kingdom.

He is an assassin.

I believe the envoy is still alive.

What?

I believe you visited the morgue at night

for the truth

and for clearing your name.

Why don't we make a deal?

You go and investigate the envoy's whereabouts.

I'll clear your name at the Zichen Department.

Why?

You have no choice but to trust me.

Deal.

I'll distract them.

He must be in the yard.

Search carefully.

Over there! Go after him!

-After him! -Yes.

Who are you?

Stop!

Lord Xu.

Yes, I am.

Are you from the Ministry of Justice?

Yes.

Did you see any suspicious person passing by?

Yes.

A shadow went that way.

Thank you, Lord Xu.

After him!

Lord Xu.

Since you saw someone suspicious,

why didn't you stop and interrogate him?

I'm suspended.

I can't investigate any case.

Have you forgotten?

Watch out, My Lord.

[Jinxin Embroidery House]

[Jinxin Embroidery House]

Qin's Embroidery House.

[Jinxin Embroidery House]

Where are we?

My Lord.

This is the famous Qin's Embroidery House in the capital.

Qin's Embroidery House?

Why is the light still on at such a late hour?

Let me explain, My Lord.

The nobles and dignitaries in the capital

like to customize official uniforms and casual clothes here.

Lights are always on at night

due to the prosperous business.

Workers need to make clothes against the clock.

Lead our men to surround this place.

You guys, follow me.

Yes.

[Jinxin Embroidery House]

Surround it!

Yes!

Sit down.

Get back to work.

Miss, please stay here.

What's wrong?

My Lord.

My Lord.

No one is upstairs.

Keep searching.

Yes.

Nothing serious.

Judging from your impressive clothes,

I don't think you are a worker here.

Of course not.

I'm a guest.

Since you're a guest,

why didn't you come during the day

instead of the midnight?

There are many people during the day.

It becomes more peaceful here

at midnight.

Does it have anything to do with you?

Normally, it doesn't have anything to do with me.

But now,

I'm catching Willow Leaf Thief Liu.

Please explain to me

who you are

and why you are here.

You are here to catch the thief

while I am here to buy clothes.

Don't bother me with your business.

What on earth do you want?

What's wrong?

Who are you?

You are quite interesting.

You came to my embroidery house and asked me who I am.

I'm Gongyang Maocai, Minister of Justice.

I am here

to catch Willow Leaf Thief Liu.

Sorry for disturbing you this late.

I am Qin Mumu from the Embroidery House.

Greetings, Lord Gongyang.

You said you were catching Willow Leaf Thief Liu.

Why are you pestering Miss Su?

Miss Su?

You don't know her?

This is the daughter of Duke Su,

Miss Su Jinzhen.

Now, she is Mrs. Xu.

Mrs. Xu had an appointment with me

for a piece of fabric on the collar.

Mrs. Xu, please have a look.

How about these two colors?

Okay, that's it.

Do you guys from the Ministry of Justice

arrest suspects without a clear reason?

I have to report it to my father.

OK.

Can I ask you one last question?

Since you're the daughter of Duke Su,

where are your maids?

There are too many expensive official uniforms of the nobles

in my embroidery house.

Maids are not allowed to enter.

By the way, Mrs. Xu,

your maids have been waiting outside

for a long time beside the carriage.

See you next time.

My Lord.

Can I leave now?

Of course.

My Lord.

We've searched.

No one is here.

How is that possible?

Lord Gongyang.

It is really tiring to work in the Ministry of Justice.

You are still on duty at midnight.

So strange.

There was no carriage when we arrived here.

Something's not right.

It's true that she is not the murderer.

Did you kill the person in the Treasure Pavilion?

I didn't kill anyone.

I was just passing by,

witnessing someone committing murder.

The evidence is on the body.

You've already checked it, haven't you?

I believe you visited the morgue at night

for the truth

and for clearing your name.

Why don't we make a deal?

You go and investigate the envoy's whereabouts.

I'll clear your name at the Zichen Department.

I didn't expect that he was righteous

though he looked aloof.

Since she was framed,

I must clear her name.

But even if she is a righteous thief,

I can't ignore her deeds anymore from now on.

I hope she can return to the right path.

Why does

Xu Muchen seem

to be much nicer now?

Take care.

[Jinxin Embroidery House]

Okay.

This looks nice.

Is there any other style?

Yes. This one.

Please take a look here.

Hello, sir.

What would you like?

Is Miss Qin here?

She is on the second floor.

Do you need me to invite her here?

No need.

I'll go and find her myself.

OK.

♫People who are in love♫

♫Reach out to each other♫

♫The world is vast♫

♫The warm destiny left us with a split-second♫

♫No matter how many storms it takes♫

♫The steps of chasing dreams are no longer complicated♫

♫Because we can answer confidently♫

♫Happiness is there♫

What can I do for you, Lord Gongyang?

I have a few questions.

If I don't answer,

will you arrest me?

No.

Anything else?

I...

Well,

I just bought a few bolts of fabric.

Let me make you some clothes.

-Well… -What do you think of the color?

So pretty.

Let me measure your size.

This...

Hold it.

Miss Qin.

Do you have to measure it so carefully?

Quality is the top priority

in my embroidery house.

You get what you pay for.

The clothes won't fit you well

without careful measurements.

Am I right?

Yes.

By the way,

I saw many officers on the street recently.

Did anything serious happen in the city?

Willow Leaf Thief Liu has yet to be arrested

since she escaped.

Is the murderer still on the run?

Isn't that dangerous?

Don't worry, Miss Qin.

The security of your embroidery house

is on me.

Thank you, Young Master.

Fifty taels of silver as a deposit.

I'll deliver the clothes to your mansion when they're finished.

By the way, Miss Qin,

are you familiar with Su Jinzhen?

Kind of.

Miss Su often came to learn embroidery from me.

You said she was Mrs. Xu last night.

Who is her husband?

Take care.

Mrs. Xu.

Morning.

Morning.

Lord Gongyang.

Why is he here again?

What do you think?

He suspects me?

You're quite smart.

How dare you

come here again?

I'm sure

Gongyang has suspected you.

Stay put these days.

Be Su Jinzhen.

I'll go back to the Watermill and discuss with Master.

Mrs. Xu.

Your clothes have been altered.

If you have any problem,

come to me anytime.

You don't even allow me to take a sip of water?

I'm busy.

[Jinxin Embroidery House]

Young Madam.

See you next time.

I'll let you know when the clothes are ready.

Thank you, Miss Qin.

-Thank you. -Thank you.

How about this?

Okay.

Wrap it up for me.

Okay.

[Wanted] [Bounty on arrest]

I don't believe

you can still be able to hide your martial arts

when you are about to be hit by the horse.

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

Gongyang Maocai.

What did you do?

Lord Xu is so affectionate.

[Xiang's Smithy]

You don't even know

your wife is Willow Leaf Thief Liu.

Don't you know

my wife is the daughter of Duke Su?

Do you mean Duke Su is also a thief?

[Xiang's Smithy]

In the case of the Treasure Pavilion,

Willow Leaf Thief Liu escaped into the Embroidery House.

Then I saw Mrs. Xu at the entrance of the Embroidery House.

Last night,

Willow Leaf Thief Liu visited the Ministry of Justice,

while Mrs. Xu went out at midnight.

What a coincidence.

Do you have any evidence?

No.

If there's no evidence, it's a frame-up.

I wouldn't give in

even if you reported what happened today to His Majesty.

I will seek justice for my wife.

OK.

I won't investigate what happened today.

When I find the evidence,

I'll teach you a lesson.

Anything else?

Apologize to my wife.

Xu Muchen.

I'll say it again.

Apologize to my wife.

You almost hit someone. Why don't you apologize?

Yes, you should apologize.

Apologize to her.

You bumped into someone. You must apologize.

Apologize! Apologize!

Apologize! Apologize!

Apologize!

So dangerous.

Yeah.

You must apologize.

Exactly.

It was my fault.

If I offended Mrs. Xu,

please forgive me.

Thank you for what you did.

Why are you here

instead of staying at home?

I planned to learn embroidery from Miss Qin.

And I wanted to buy some desserts here.

Then why did Gongyang Maocai

say you were Willow Leaf Thief Liu?

How am I supposed to know?

The only thing I know is that he tries to catch Willow Leaf Thief Liu.

But I have no idea why he said that I was Willow Leaf Thief Liu.

My Lord.

Sachets for sale.

I've been looking for you.

I've prepared the portrait

you need.

Sachets for sale.

Young Madam.

It hasn't been peaceful in the capital recently.

You'd better stay at home these days

and spend more time with Mom.

Sachets for sale.

Have a look at the sachets.

Have a look at the sachets.

Do you think I don't want to stay at home comfortably?

You know clearly what you assigned to me.

How is Lord Gu?

He was furious

after knowing that you went to the Ministry of Justice last night.

He said no all-hands-on-deck effort was required.

That's why I'm the only one here.

Good.

At least we won't alert them.

My Lord.

Do you think

we can find the envoy?

In my opinion,

the Ministry of Justice should be in charge.

They stole the thunder back then.

Why don't they dare to find the envoy now?

It involves the disputes between two countries.

It's not the time to have a grudge against the Ministry of Justice.

My Lord.

Where should we start?

Let's start

from the rest stations, inns and restaurants.

Let's split up.

Yes.

Erxi.

How is the harvest?

Not good.

The number of officers has increased.

They don't let us go out during the day.

I have some taels of silver here.

It may support your life for a few days.

Thank you.

Help me find someone

from the Nanxiang Kingdom.

He's about 6 feet tall with curly hair

and whiskers.

Tell me when you find him.

Don't worry.

I'll go and find him now.

I'll let you know as soon as I get the clues.

Let's go.

Hurry.

I've never seen someone like him.

Look carefully.

Absolutely not.

No.

You're here.

Yes.

Please come in.

[Not in brothels]

No clue has been found.

We've searched the whole capital

but found nothing.

Could it be possible

that the envoy has already left the city

when the Ministry of Justice was off guard?

The city gates are all closed.

He can't leave the city.

If you were him,

what would be your first step

in such a situation?

He can't hide for a long time

without money or acquaintances.

If I were him,

I might be a part-timer for a living

and not take any action for the time being.

But the envoy of the Nanxiang Kingdom

is a high-ranking official living an affluent life.

Moreover, he doesn't speak our language.

That's why he can't be a part-timer.

But if that's the case,

where can he get enough money for a shelter?

The pawnshop.

What would you like to pawn?

Manager.

Have you seen him recently?

No.

No foreigner has pawned these days.

Did any suspicious person come here?

I run a legal business.

There's no suspicious person.

Manager, do you need to think twice?

My Lord.

I...

Tell me what you know!

My Lord.

I remembered.

A few days ago,

a suspicious guy came here

to pawn a jade ring.

He ran away with the silver

the moment that I offered him a price.

Where is the ring?

The ring...

My Lord.

How much did you offer?

Two taels of silver.

Two taels of silver?

But the jade

is a premium one made in the Nanxiang Kingdom.

You only offered him two taels of silver?

My Lord.

That man wore a mask.

I couldn't figure out what he was up to.

He left with the money.

I just wanted to make money.

In what direction did he go?

He went west

after leaving here.

Take care, My Lord.

My Lord.

In that case,

the envoy of the Nanxiang Kingdom did go to the pawnshop

after he escaped.

But two taels of silver

is not enough for him to spend so many days.

Two of you, right?

Yes.

Please come in.

Sir, please come in.

[Casino]

Sir, do you want a bet?

Do you want a bet?

Please come in.

[Casino]

Two of you, right?

Please come in.

Sir, please come in.

[Casino]

Big!

I won.

Place your bets.

My Lord.

Have you gotten any idea?

I think I've known the answer.