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[My Wife is A Thief]

[Episode 7]

Mother,

who is this?

This is the best physician in the capital, Dr. Ding.

Mother, are you feeling unwell?

I'm fine.

I asked Dr. Ding to come

to examine your body.

Examine my body?

I'm perfectly fine.

Lord Xu,

Although it's a private issue,

you must be honest

with the doctor.

Otherwise, it may affect your reproduction.

It's not worth it.

What private issue?

It's preposterous.

Mother,

there's nothing wrong with my health.

Dr. Ding has the final say on that.

Sit down.

Sit down!

Mr. Xu's pulse is neither too light nor too heavy,

indicating a balanced and harmonious state.

It doesn't seem like there are any private illnesses.

However, this illness may not always manifest in the pulse.

Just to be cautious,

I'll prescribe medication for Mr. Xu.

If taken regularly,

he will surely recover.

Your Ladyship,

I'll go and prepare the medicine for him right away.

Thank you.

Wu Zhao.

Yes.

See Dr. Ding off.

This way.

Mother.

What's going on?

If it weren't for Zhen's gift of white chrysanthemums to you this time,

I wouldn't have

known about this matter until now.

The Xu family's bloodline

almost ended up in your hands.

It's not...

Alright.

Move over a bit.

From today onwards,

you will follow Dr. Ding's instructions and...

My Lord.

what is white chrysanthemum?

You don't even know what white chrysanthemum is?

Just keep listening, and you'll know.

Go home immediately after your shift

and take your medicine on time.

Mrs. Xu.

Are you going back?

Let me see you off.

My Lord,

although we don't know what white chrysanthemum is,

we have faith in you.

[Elegant Residence in Spring Sunshine]

Young Master, you are back.

You may leave now.

I need to talk to Her Ladyship.

Yes.

What's wrong with you?

Why the long face?

Were you bullied?

If you were mad at me,

you could vent your anger at me.

But don't you think tarnishing my reputation outside

was too much?

Who tarnished your reputation?

What about the white chrysanthemums then?

White chrysanthemums?

Come on. Why are we talking about it again?

I did sneak a few pieces of pastry.

I was helping Xiao Qiu deliver them,

and I got hungry on the way,

so I ate a few pieces.

The plate looked a bit empty, which didn't look good.

So I put a few white chrysanthemums on it.

Am I not allowed to eat your pastries?

Don't change the subject.

Do you know that Mother

took a doctor to Zichen Department today?

That doctor publicly said that...

What did he say?

It doesn't matter.

You were using the white chrysanthemums to give me a hint.

What can white chrysanthemums hint?

They are just a kind of flower.

Do you know that...

White chrysanthemums can be used to extract oil to enhance libido.

Sending white chrysanthemums may imply that Young Master wants it...

Xiao Qiu!

...but is unable to do it!

What is she talking about?

Come on.

Your mind is so filthy.

Am I that kind of person?

I'm filthy?

Xu Muchen.

Are you crazy or am I?

Aren't you an bailiff?

Don't you like analyzing things?

Then analyze this:

would I, a girl,

give you...

give you...

give you something like that?

If it got out,

would I be able to maintain my good reputation?

Moreover, we're...

We're husband and wife, after all.

But that day,

there were only you, me, and Wu Zhao in the room.

How did Mother and the servants know?

Could it be that Wu Zhao told them?

Xiao Qiu.

Young Master.

I'll get you some water.

Why are you laughing?

That doesn't mean anything.

Did people from Zichen Department

mock you?

What are you going to do?

Shall I accompany you to explain?

Well...

How do you explain this?

Right.

The more you explain, the more unexplainable it will become.

Well, you can only have a child by yourself.

Actions speak louder than words.

What are you doing?

I didn't say I'll be the one who gives birth.

Anyway,

it happened because of me.

I'm sorry.

Xiao Qiu.

Xiao Qiu!

Why did you add a blanket on me on such a hot day?

It's so hot that I had nightmares all night.

Xiao Qiu.

This Su Jinzhen

doesn't have any demeanor of the Su family's eldest lady.

She makes trouble all day long.

My reputation is completely ruined because of you.

When can you clear my name?

[Duke's Mansion]

Mr. Xu, Miss.

Where is the Duke?

His Grace is in the study.

Please have a seat in the front hall.

I will inform the Duke immediately.

[Duke's Mansion]

[Duke's Mansion]

Go.

Have someone bring the things down.

Yes, Young Master.

What an unfilial son.

Of all times,

he had to come back at this critical moment.

[Mountains and Rivers are Glowing with the Sunlight]

I've been out for a month.

Why did all the servants become strangers?

Stop working here.

Hurry up and unload things from my carriage.

What are you looking at?

Young Master.

Young Master, why are you back?

He's our Young Master.

Quickly, go and move the things.

Hurry up.

Young Master.

I heard that my dad found someone

to marry into the Xu family in place of my sister.

So,

as soon as I heard the news,

I hurried back

to make up for my gift as an elder brother.

Today is their homecoming, isn't it?

Young Master,

you're so considerate.

You must be exhausted from the journey.

Why don't you go freshen up and rest first?

What are you doing?

Do you know how to work?

In this box is the treasure

I specifically prepared for Rong.

Yes.

If you damage it, I will definitely punish you!

I'm sorry, Young Master.

I'm sorry.

And this one too.

Be careful!

Remember to handle them gently!

You unfilial son!

How dare you come back?

Tie him up!

Yes.

Wait! Wait!

Dad, why are you tying me up?

How could you let...

Take him away and teach him a good lesson!

Lock him up for a few days!

Yes. Let's go.

This unfilial son.

I'm so pissed off with him.

I found him a position in the Ministry of Industry, but he refused to take it.

We arranged a marriage for him with Miss Zhou before they were born, but he refused to marry her.

He sneaked out for over a month,

without even leaving me a word!

Today, I'm going to teach you a good lesson!

Muchen, let's go inside and have a seat.

Zhen.

Dad.

Untie me! Untie me!

Young Master,

please stop struggling.

You may hurt yourself.

Then quickly untie me.

Have you all lost your minds?

How dare you tie up your own Young Master?

Master said

we cannot let you disturb

the homecoming of Miss and her husband.

Otherwise, we will be punished.

What Miss? What husband?

Are you blind?

That's your Young Madam and another man!

Not only didn't you

help me snatch her back,

but you also tied me up.

How disloyal you guys are!

Did you hear me? Untie me!

Fine. You're really something.

Young Master,

You've used this trick

dozens of times since you were a child.

Fine. I won't go out.

But you have to give me something to eat at least.

I haven't eaten anything yet.

Are you trying to starve me to death so that

you can tell Master that you finished your task?

You've been married for a while.

Are you getting along well?

Father,

we are getting along quite well.

That's good to hear.

Zhen

was rarely around me when she was a child.

It took some effort to bring her back.

I always felt sorry for the hardships she endured,

so I rarely disciplined her

and spoiled her too much.

If she did anything wrong,

please forgive her, Muchen.

Don't worry about it.

Zhen is...

lively,

reasonable, and sensible.

There's nothing wrong with her.

That's good to hear.

Young Master, eat slowly.

Be careful not to choke.

Every meal

is too essential to skip.

Feed me quickly. Stop nagging.

Eat slowly.

Hurry up.

Young Master?

Be careful.

Young master.

Be careful.

Young Master.

Young Master?

Young Master?

Stop pretending.

I don't believe you.

Young Master?

Young Master?

Young Master!

Young Master!

Young Master.

Young Master?

Young Master?

Wake up.

Young Master! Young Master!

Help! Help!

Help!

It doesn't matter that the trick is old,

as long as I perform it well.

Zhen,

now that you're married,

you shouldn't be as willful as before.

You should know what to do

and what not to do.

Got it, Dad.

Dad! Dad!

What's going on?

Hey, Liu...

You mean stay here overnight?

Not only will we stay overnight,

but we're also going to stay for three days.

My dear brother.

Dear brother?

You brat.

Come and meet your brother-in-law.

Brother-in-law?

Brother.

Brother?

When did you come back?

Why didn't you tell me?

I missed you so much.

Really?

But...

What kind of brother are you?

You didn't come back for your sister's wedding.

And you didn't even tell me that you had come back.

Come out with me!

No, no, no.

It hurts!

I'm sorry for that.

They have had a good relationship since childhood.

Zhen must be blaming her brother

for leaving for over a month

and missing your wedding.

She must have gone to scold him.

She is right to do so.

Please, sit down.

Rong.

How come it's you who's the substitute bride?

Why can't it be me?

Zhen needed a substitute.

And I had a task to complete at the Xu's Mansion.

Wasn't that perfect?

What do you mean by "perfect"?

Come on, let me take you to divorce him.

Stop messing.

I haven't finished my task yet.

Come on!

My dear Lady,

being a thief and robbing the rich to help the poor is enough.

What task

is worth getting married for?

It's just a marriage.

What's the big deal?

Just a marriage?

Do you even know what marriage means?

It means being together,

sharing meals and beds,

treating each other with courtesy,

and being intimate at night.

-And also... -Enough.

It's just a task.

We're husband and wife in front of others.

Once the task is finished, we'll part ways.

But what if you don't?

You're together every day.

Who can guarantee that nothing unexpected will happen?

Besides,

Who knows whether he has ulterior motives

and will use some trickery?

After all, you're beautiful and adorable.

That's true.

Don't worry.

I'll protect myself.

But, Rong...

There's no "but".

This is just a task.

If you dare to sabotage my task,

I'll never speak to you anymore.

I'm Su Jinzhen now,

your sister,

the eldest lady of the Su family.

Don't call me by the wrong name.

Fine.

Well, call me that one more time.

What?

Call me...

dear brother.

Rong!

I'm sorry!

The case about the envoy of the Nanxiang Kingdom,

you handled it well.

If it weren't for the Zichen Department timely uncovering the truth

and finding the envoy,

it's very likely that

there would have been a war between our two countries.

What you did can be considered turning the tide

and saving countless lives from disaster.

Father, you're too kind.

It's our duty in the Zichen Department.

Have you found out

who was behind the attack on the envoy?

Such malicious intent

must have an ambitious motive.

We're still investigating.

If there are any difficulties,

feel free to ask for my help anytime.

We're family now.

We should support each other.

Thank you, Father.

Speaking of which,

the Su and Xu families have a connection.

Back then,

when your father was taking the imperial examination,

I was his examiner.

Later, when he passed and entered government service,

he became my student.

It was I who recommended him to the Ministry of Industry,

where we worked together to manage flooding.

Yes.

I've heard that

you've helped the Xu family.

I'll remember that forever.

I had thought that we, as teacher and student,

could always work together with one heart and one mind,

managing the country together

and achieving peace and prosperity.

Who would have thought

that Chengsi would harm countless people

because of his greed?

I never expected

that Lord Xu, who appeared so frugal in his daily life,

would turn out to be corrupt.

We may know a man's exterior but not his heart.

His death was deserved!

Nonsense!

My father was not a corrupt official!

He was not!

A big corrupt official!

He was a corrupt official!

My father let you down.

The past cannot be changed.

Muchen,

I brought this up with no other motives.

I just want you to know

that back then,

there were a lot of things

that I was reluctant to do and couldn't change.

I brought this up today

because I don't want it

to become a thorn between our families.

I especially don't want it

to affect your relationship with Zhen.

He embezzled government funds for his own gain,

then committed suicide out of fear of punishment,

causing the destruction of the dam

and leaving millions of people displaced.

He deserved it.

I harbor no resentment towards you.

Instead, I've been taking you as an example,

taking the welfare of the people as my responsibility,

and striving for their well-being.

That's the best.

Have you taught him a lesson?

I spared Brother for now.

Okay, okay.

It's getting late.

Let's get ready for dinner.

[Duke's Mansion]

I'll leave you alone.

Call me if you need anything.

Xu!

Come out!

What do you want?

Let's put the bags down first.

Keep looking!

Keep looking!

Have you seen them clearly?

I remember you were quite interested in this cabinet.

Shall I open it for you to have a look?

Miss Su.

You...

I'm sorry.

By the way,

according to our agreement,

should we

divide this room too?

Okay.

Keep up.

I absolutely won't let Rong and that brat

spend the night alone.

The night is long.

Who knows what might happen?

Come. Put the table here.

What are they doing?

And these. One for each.

What are you doing?

Brother?

Why are you here?

I'm here to bond with my brother-in-law.

To bond?

You two were originally unrelated.

But now you have inexplicably become husband and wife.

Life is indeed like a dream.

We should drink to this.

Come on, cheers.

I, Su Jinning,

only envy a few people in my life.

But you actually managed to marry Rong...

Zhen.

Anyway,

you brat have hit the jackpot.

I must toast to you!

Cheers!

[Iridescent Feathers and Light of Spring]

Brother,

are we just drinking? Or...

Just because you called me "Brother,"

I'll have to have another drink with you.

Here.

Pour the wine.

Cheers!

[Iridescent Feathers and Light of Spring]

Rivers flow eastward to the sea.

When shall we raise our glasses again?

To abstain from drinking in youth

leads to regrets in old age.

Fill up. Let's have another drink.

Here.

Here. One more.

Here. One more.

[Iridescent Feathers and Light of Spring]

I'm fine.

Call me Brother one more time,

and I'll have another drink with you.

He's finally drunk.

Let's send him back now.

Who's drunk?

I'm not drunk.

I'm perfectly fine.

Here. Let's have another one.

Come on, Brother.

My dearest brother.

It's already midnight.

Shall we go to sleep now?

Go to sleep?

Who are you going to sleep with?

Serve the wine!

Come on.

It's midnight.

It's quite cold sitting here.

Let's call it a night.

Cold?

It's okay.

Let's drink inside.

Let's go!

[Duke's Mansion]

Darling.

Brother?

Brother!

Drink!

Great! It's dawn!

I mean

we had so much fun drinking

that we didn't realize it's already morning.

Alright.

We are going to have breakfast together later.

I won't keep you from your morning wash-up.

See you.

Okay.

By the way,

don't take them away.

Let's continue tonight.

Let's leave.

Let's leave now.

-Mother. -Old Madam.

Why are you back?

Shouldn't you stay at the Duke's Mansion for three days?

Not to mention three days,

we couldn't stay there for even three hours.

What happened?

Mother, don't mention it.

My brother-in-law is too hospitable.

I need to take a rest in my room.

We are leaving.

Did you understand

what they just said?

Dad,

why are you here alone?

Where are Rong and Xu Muchen?

Are they not going to eat?

They went back.

They went back?

They've only been here for one day.

No way.

I gotta get Rong back.

Stop.

Good for you.

You drank with Xu Muchen all night.

Do you want to die?

And now you're asking me why they went back?

But...

Was I supposed to let Rong and Xu Muchen

spend the night alone?

I can't accept that.

Sit down.

Sit down.

Ning.

Marrying Rong to Xu Muchen was a quick fix

to the unexpected and emergency situation.

If she hadn't married him,

we would've committed treason.

Now that it has come to this,

you mustn't act recklessly

and cause trouble for our family.

Understood?

Alright, Dad.

I see.

I know my dos and don'ts.

Have some porridge.

Don't you feel uncomfortable after drinking so much wine?

Have some porridge.

[Alcohol]

Good for you, Xu Muchen.

You didn't even stay for 3 days for the homecoming,

and you took Rong away.

You're indeed up to no good.

You can run, but you can't hide.

Let's see how I'll deal with you.

Go.

Buy me the most expensive pastries.

Yes.

This will be my first time going to my brother-in-law's.

[Chang An Restaurant]

We can't lose face.

Give me your most expensive

-and best ones. -Young Master,

are we not going back for dinner tonight

since we're going to Mr. Xu's?

Go back?

Yes.

My mom said they stewed chicken today in the kitchen.

I really want to eat it.

But it's okay.

We can have it as a midnight snack when we return tonight.

When we return tonight?

Right.

After all, that's someone else's house.

I can't just linger there, can I?

How can I keep an eye on them at all times?

No, I need to come up with a plan.

Young Master,

I bought the pastries.

All of these are expensive ones.

What's the use of buying pastries?

Come with me!

Young Master.

They haven't got up yet?

No.

What do you think happened

during the homecoming yesterday?

Why did they run back home

like there was a dog chasing them?

I don't know.

Here, Old Madam.

What happened outside?

Who is this?

Look.

Look.

Who's this family?

[Xu's Mansion]

I don't know.

There are so many things.

Look.

Do you know who this family is?

I don't know.

Look.

They have so many things.

They are all good stuff.

These boxes are all big.

[Su's Mansion]

I don't know where they came from.

Hello, everyone.

Hello, everyone.

Hello, everyone.

Hello, everyone.

I'm Su Jinning from the Duke's Mansion.

We'll be neighbors from now on.

Nice to meet you.

Here.

This is a little gift from me.

Wonderful!

Here!

Catch it!

Catch it!

Everyone has a share!

[Su's Mansion]

Everyone has a share!

Here!

It's mine!

Everyone has a share!

Young Madam.

Young Master, Young Madam,

are you up?

Young Madam,

your brother came to visit you.

Why did he follow us here?

Why are you here?

I came to see you.

Besides,

I should visit Old Madam.

Greetings, Your Ladyship, I'm Jinning.

He is...

He is my brother.

Oh, you are her brother.

Don't stand on ceremony.

Please take a seat.

Okay.

Muchen,

How were you last night?

I was fine.

Jinning, please have a seat.

The renowned Young Master Su from the Duke's Mansion,

upon meeting you today, I found that you truly are a man of striking appearance.

I've been occupied with affairs outside,

missing the wedding of Zhen.

Only now have I come to visit,

if any rudeness, I ask for your forgiveness.

Your Ladyship,

I've prepared some modest gifts,

just to express my sincerity.

They're not anything valuable.

Pearls from the South Sea,

purple jade Guanyin statues,

porcelains from Ding kiln,

and...

Please, we can't accept them.

They are all too precious.

These are just lifeless objects,

not comparable to my sincerity.

Zhen holds a far greater value in my heart

than any of these.

I've heard how you treat her as your own,

with great care and affection.

I'm deeply grateful.

This is the only way I can express my gratitude.

Zhen is such a good daughter-in-law.

How can I not cherish her?

By the way,

I heard that you moved next door today.

Yes.

Let me tell you,

since we were kids, Zhen has always been relying on me.

Even though she's married now,

I still feel the need

to move close to her to look after her.

What do you think?

That makes sense.

As the saying goes, "a close neighbor is better than a distant relative."

A family living next to each other,

taking care of each other,

is fulfilling and harmonious.

Jinning, you truly are a good brother.

You flatter me, Your Ladyship.

What exactly do you want?

Let me have a word with my brother.

What exactly do you want?

I want to take care of you.

I need to keep an eye on you at all times,

ensuring that Xu Muchen

doesn't take advantage of you.

I...

You're going back?

Let me see you off.

Mother, let me see my brother off.

He said he's going back.

Hit harder.

Haven't you eaten?

Yes, Young Master.

What's going on?

Old Madam.

I think

now that we're neighbors

and taking care of each other,

it would be convenient to open a gate in this wall

for easy access between our homes.

After all, we are family.

What do you think?

Okay.

Isn't it good?

This one looks good.

Mother.

Mother.

Chen, Zhen.

This is the tailor I invited

to make new outfits for you.

Look.

This young couple,

one is handsome and dashing,

and the other is as beautiful as a flower.

I've seen

many young men and women,

but never have I seen a couple as well-matched as you two.

It's truly a blessing for me

to be able to make clothes

for such a golden couple.

Oh, you're too kind.

I think you just want to sell more fabric.

Your Ladyship,

you shouldn't say that.

Young Master Xu is truly handsome.

I feel too embarrassed to measure him myself.

I think it would be better

for Young Madam Xu to handle it.

Alright.

Let the young couple get close.

But I don't know how.

Let me teach you.

The shoulders.

The arms.

The neck.

The chest.

The waist.

Chen,

measure it for Zhen.

Wait.

Are you going to make clothes?

What a coincidence.

Be careful.

Since childhood,

Zhen has had delicate skin

and easily gets skin abrasions.

She can only wear Jinzhou satin.

Look,

I happened to bring it.

Are you going to measure her?

Here, let me do it.

I've been measuring Zhen's size since she was little.

Who else but me could handle this task?

Here, sister.

Turn around.

Let me measure your shoulders.

Okay. Write it down.

Well...

Only I can handle this job.

I'm professional.

Here.

Zhen, you've lost weight.

These are a few new dishes

I specially had the kitchen make.

You two, eat more.

Zhen,

don't just eat vegetarian dishes.

Have some of that.

Help Zhen with the food.

Yes, Mother.

It's not necessary.

I can do it myself.

No.

Zhen has always been used

to delicate food since she was little

and can't get used to simple meals.

These dishes were specially prepared by the chef

I brought from Hezhou for Zhen.

I know they're your favorite.

Here, Zhen.

Eat more.

Mrs. Xu,

don't just sit there.

You should eat more too.

Zhen, eat it while it's hot.

Here, try the shrimp.

Here, try this.

This is delicious too.