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[My Wife is A Thief]

[Episode 12]

You have a good mother.

Take it in.

What's wrong?

Old Madam.

Young Madam has a special constitution

and cannot eat peanuts.

After eating them, she experiences rapid breathing

and develops a rash all over her body.

From now on, you must pay more attention

to the food and drink at home.

Okay.

I'll go prepare the medicine for Young Madam right away.

Okay.

Old Madam,

I'll go with him.

Hurry.

Haven't I instructed the chefs and servants

that peanuts must never

be put in Zhen's meals?

Old Madam,

I have indeed reminded them during this period.

Every servant and chef in this mansion

knows not to add peanuts.

Yes. There were no peanuts added.

Then what happened?

Get her a cup of water, quickly.

Okay.

Hurry.

Zhen, let me see.

Are you feeling uncomfortable in this area?

Hurry up.

Have some water.

Here.

Here.

Here.

My Lord.

Here's the final deployment plan for tonight's

ambush operation at the Liufang Pavilion.

Please take a look and see if there are any omissions.

It looks good.

Okay.

How are Li and his wife?

How dare you ask?

She's already lying in bed.

How can they be okay?

No way.

Don't say you understand

women's hearts anymore.

None of your tricks have worked.

You've ruined

a perfectly good family.

Come on.

Why are you blaming me for this?

I'm blaming you on behalf of Li.

From now on, focus on your own affairs

and stop giving bad ideas.

You asked me first.

Drink it while it's hot.

The medicine will be more bitter when it's cold.

Here.

Have a candy, and it won't be bitter anymore.

Chen bought the crispy cakes, right?

All right, you can leave now.

-Yes, Old Madam. -Yes, Old Madam.

Since his father passed away,

Chen has become more and more

cold and weird.

He doesn't have many close friends,

and doesn't know how to be kind to others.

If he did anything wrong,

don't take it to heart.

He meant well.

Chen

wasn't like this before.

But later on,

with the vicissitudes of life,

he has been pushing himself harder and harder,

molding himself

into a sculpture

devoid of vitality.

As his mother,

it pains me to see this.

Fortunately, you married into our family.

Since you two got married,

Chen has been becoming more and more lively and happy.

Ever since you entered our home,

I've admired your cheerful disposition.

Talking to you

always brightens my mood.

Chen feels the same way.

In all these years, it's the first time

I've seen him care so much about someone.

In the future, please understand Chen,

this emotionally dense man,

and teach him more.

As long as you two

live happily together,

I'll be relieved.

If you give me a grandchild in the future,

I'll be completely content as a mother.

Maocai.

Mom.

Why are you here?

You haven't been home for lunch

for several days.

You're an adult now,

yet you always make me worry.

Mom,

it's just a few meals.

Your health is important.

You should have lunch anyway.

Sit down.

These are all your favorite dishes

that I made for you.

Eat.

Okay, I'll eat.

By the way,

I've found a few ladies from influential families

for you to consider.

Take a look.

Mom,

this really isn't urgent.

Why isn't it urgent?

If you keep delaying,

the Xu family

will have a grandchild by then.

Take a look now.

Mom,

is this a smudge

accidentally left by the painter,

or does she really have such a big mole?

What do you know?

Having a mole on the nose

brings wealth.

Keep looking.

This one looks a bit familiar to me.

Oh, I remember now.

She looks like the bandit leader

we captured years ago.

She...

She's the daughter of Lord Zhang from the Ministry of War.

It's a perfect match for our family.

If you don't like her,

keep looking.

There are more portraits below.

Mom.

Speaking of the Ministry of War,

it suddenly occurred to me

that Dad seems to be chatting with Lady Wang,

the widow of Lord Wang, in the backyard.

Now, I wonder how their conversation...

My Lord.

What's wrong with Old Madam?

Let's not talk about it.

I'm going out for some fresh air.

My Lord,

what about the operation tonight?

Once you have gathered the information and confirmed it,

come and find me at the Embroidery House.

Yes.

[Jinxin Embroidery House]

He Wei.

Yes.

You guys can go back first.

I have something to do.

Yes, My Lord.

[Jinxin Embroidery House]

Let's go.

Wait.

It should be like this.

♫The night was so quiet, with only the moonlight left♫

♫Lanterns were sunk in sleep under the eave♫

♫I looked into your eyes and forgot to speak♫

♫Love gradually grows♫

♫I fell in love quietly at this moment♫

♫My cheeks turned red secretly♫

♫The song you played♫

♫Has become what I miss in the twinkling of an eye♫

♫Like flowers in the wind♫

♫Falling down from the sky♫

♫I stayed in my memory♫

♫If you were the world♫

♫I'd be willing to be the sunset glow♫

♫Turning the sunset into sweet words♫

♫Showing you romance like flowers♫

♫I miss you so much♫

♫I'm recalling the years when I had you♫

Young Master Gongyang?

How come you have time to visit our Embroidery House today?

I'm here to pick out some embroidery, of course.

Feel free to choose whatever style you like.

Show him around.

Yes, Miss Qin.

You may leave.

Yes.

Why did you come over?

Feel free to choose.

I'll give you a discount at checkout.

What if I say

I want all of them?

All of them?

Yes, all of them.

My Embroidery House

may not compare to your Gongyang's Mansion,

but it's not just

some insignificant workshop.

If you want all of them,

the cost could buy ten embroiderers back home.

But among those ten embroiderers,

none of them is you.

What's the use of buying them all?

I hear these sweet words

at least ten times a day.

This one.

This one.

And those at the door.

I'll take them all.

How much?

Five thousand taels.

Mumu.

Every man can say sweet words.

But not every man is willing to

invest genuine feelings in you.

Young Master, do you think

that this mere five thousand taels

is all you need to win me over?

Take these embroideries as a gift from me.

The ploy of wealthy young men

spending a fortune to entertain a girl

doesn't work on me.

Come.

Wrap up all these embroideries

and send them to Gongyang's Mansion.

Remember,

these are my gifts to the Young Master.

Yes.

Young Master Gongyang,

I heard that Xu Muchen has been suspended from his duties.

Is it true?

Yes, it's true.

How did you manage that?

Xu Muchen's suspension

has nothing to do with me.

It was because he neglected his duties

while guarding Lord Hu's mansion.

Shouldn't someone like that be suspended?

That's true.

That was why such a horrible incident happened in Lord Hu's mansion.

All the people in the mansion

have lost their lives.

I wonder when this case

will be solved.

There's been some progress in the case.

It's just not appropriate to make it public yet.

If that's the case,

I hope the spirits of the deceased from the Hu family

can rest in peace.

What a kind-hearted girl.

Lord Gongyang,

the things are ready.

We'll deliver them to your mansion now.

According to Gongyang,

there's nothing unusual about Lord Hu's case.

Then why did Master strictly forbid us from investigating this matter?

My Lord.

It's 7 p.m.

Let's go.

Yes.

Did Wu Zhao really say that?

There was no reason for him to lie to me.

Putting a coat on me and adding food

was to appear caring and considerate?

Giving me the sword was to please me?

Hovering around you all the time

is to accompany you.

Sending you crispy cakes

was just to cheer you up.

So, informing me

of his whereabouts every day

is his way of reporting to me?

This is what a perfect couple is like in the storybooks.

Don't be too dramatic.

Aren't most couples like this?

Eat.

What time is it?

Why hasn’t your Young Master come back?

Wu Zhao said

that they have something to do at some Pavilion.

What Pavilion?

It's called...

Liu... something...

Liufang Pavilion?

Yes, Liufang Pavilion.

What's this place?

The name sounds beautiful.

Young Madam.

Where are you going?

You're still sick.

I'm so angry that I recovered now!

[Pharmacy]

[Jinxin Embroidery House]

[Jinxin Embroidery House]

Young Master Gongyang,

why are you still here this late?

Mumu, do you dislike me?

Of course.

Because you keep staring at me.

What's there to stare at?

You're pretty.

I want to stare at you for a lifetime.

My Lord!

My Lord.

Are you sure it's 7 p.m.?

Absolutely.

I carefully investigated at the Liufang Pavilion.

Every month on this day at 7 p.m.,

Madam Qin, the procuress, comes out to entertain guests.

Butterfly's Love? Liufang Pavilion?

Isn't it Senior Brother's businesses?

I have to find a way to stop him.

This time, we must catch this person

and expose the forces behind him.

Understood.

Inform the brothers to wait for me outside.

I'll be there soon.

Yes, My Lord.

Mumu,

I have some matters to attend to, so I'll leave first.

Just now, you said you couldn't get enough of me for a lifetime.

I was delighted to hear that.

I was just about to have a drink with you.

But now you're leaving.

Just leave.

I...

Mumu,

I'll have a drink with you.

I'll leave after that.

The medicine is not here yet.

Young Masters, you two came too early.

Our Young Master is impatient.

We are both impatient.

What's the rush?

Let's drink while waiting.

It will arrive shortly.

Here.

Boss lady,

are you sure this person won't stand us up today?

Don't worry.

What I promised you will definitely happen.

I promise,

before three drinks, the medicine will be here.

Here.

Here, Young Master.

Boss lady.

Boss lady,

the medicine delivery guy is here.

What did I say?

The Butterfly's Love is here.

Here.

I'll go downstairs to get the medicine.

Young Master,

please wait a moment.

Please come back soon.

Reporting everything? Nonsense.

Why didn't you report to me that you came to the brothel?

Senior Brother?

Why is he here?

Is there not a single decent man

in this world?

Mr. Moyan has arrived.

Boss lady,

the goods are here.

Would you like to check them?

No need.

We are familiar with each other. There's no need to check.

I trust you.

It's better to check.

Okay.

Two, four.

The quantity is correct.

Mr. Moyan,

please wait for a moment.

I'll go fetch the bank notes.

It turns out he's selling medicine.

Brothers,

please lend a hand.

Sir,

what can we do for you?

Team Two, surround them head-on!

Yes!

Team One, Team Three, follow me!

Yes!

Xu Muchen!

Good for you, Xu Muchen.

Once again you came to the brothel to have fun.

I must divorce you!

Why are you here?

The Zichen Department is on a case.

What are you doing here in this pleasure house?

So you're aware it's a pleasure house, aren't you?

Then why are you here?

I have work to do here.

What work do you have?

Tell me.

Go back now.

I'll explain to you later.

I'm not going back now.

Explain it to me right now.

Young Madam,

please calm down.

His Lordship and I really are here to investigate a case.

Young Masters,

why are you in such a hurry?

Didn't I tell you to wait for me in the box?

I've brought you the Butterfly's Love.

Young Master Gongyang?

You're awake?

Did I fall asleep just now?

Young Master,

you shouldn't have forced yourself if you can't drink.

I just wanted to have a drink with you,

as a goodbye gesture.

But look what you did.

After just one drink,

you finished the entire jug

and then passed out right on the table.

It startled me.

That was really embarrassing.

I'm sorry.

It's alright with me.

However, your brothers

have been waiting for you outside all night.

You should apologize to them.

Oh no!

My Lord,

the time has passed.

Are we still going?

Let's go.

Yes.

Let's go!

Let go of me!

Stay still!

Let go of me!

Young Master,

why are you doing this?

I'm Xu Muchen from the Zichen Department.

Zichen Department?

Tell me.

Who made this Butterfly's Love?

Well...

Young Master.

This pill is our signature product.

If I tell you our source,

wouldn't that cut off our revenue stream?

And it'll be awkward for me to see them in the future.

Tell me the truth.

Otherwise, there won't be a future for you.

Where is Her Ladyship?

She saw that we were really investigating,

so she went back on her own.

What should we do next?

Let's go to the Pharmacy.

Let's go to the Pharmacy!

Yes!

[Beautiful and Fascinating]

My business has been ruined

because of them.

[Beautiful and Fascinating]

You're late, Officers.

The girls have already left.

Where is the person who sold you the Butterfly's Love?

Butterfly...

He's left.

Why is even the Ministry of Justice looking for him?

What exactly happened?

Even the Ministry of Justice?

Who else has come looking for him?

Well...

It was the Zichen Department.

Xu Muchen again.

Are you Dr. Moyan?

My Lord, may I have your name?

I'm Xu Muchen from the Zichen Department.

Nice to meet you, Lord Xu.

Gentlemen, what brings you to our shop

at this late hour?

What are you burning there?

Just some useless prescriptions.

Lord Xu, are you interested too?

The Zichen Department is indeed interested in your prescriptions.

But we're not sure if what you're burning

are prescriptions.

Lord Xu.

Our shop has always conducted

legitimate business.

I wonder how we've offended the Zichen Department?

Whether it's legitimate or not is not for you to say.

Search!

Yes!

Xu Muchen,

if you don't find anything

-in my shop today, -Search carefully!

I'll report you to the authorities.

Can the Zichen Department break into private residences at night?

Aren't there any laws constraining you?

Search carefully!

-Yes! -Yes!

I wonder how Senior Brother is doing inside.

My Lord,

we haven't found anything.

My Lord,

we found nothing suspicious.

My Lord,

there's nothing here either.

Then it seems we'll have to trouble you

to go back to the Zichen Department with me.

Team Two, stay here and continue the search!

Yes!

Take him away!

Yes!

-Don't move! Don't move! -Let go of me!

Let go of me!

-Move! -What are you doing?

You can't arrest me!

[Pharmacy]

You can't arrest me!

Xu Muchen,

The Zichen Department can't arrest anyone without permission!

Let go!

Senior?

Didn't you see Xu Muchen is there?

You want to go out now.

Do you want to get yourself involved too?

But Senior Brother...

Follow me.

[Jinxin Embroidery House]

What did it say?

Senior Brother triggered the alarm before being captured.

Except for him,

everyone else has retreated safely.

The Watermill's headquarters will withdraw from the capital

and follow the Master to Taizhou.

The Zichen Department is accustomed to using severe torture to extract confessions.

Senior Brother knows no martial arts to defend himself

and definitely can't withstand such torture.

We need to rescue him as soon as possible.

Of course, we need to rescue him.

But the method of rescuing him

requires careful consideration

to ensure safety.

The Zichen Department is full of experts,

and their guard is tight.

Their prison is even more heavily guarded.

Acting rashly

would be like walking into a trap.

What should we do then?

We need the internal defense layout map of the Zichen Department

as a reference for our actions.

But even with the map,

forcibly storming the prison is the last resort.

Their martial arts skills are no joke.

Exactly.

We need to think of a more comprehensive plan.

I got it.

I'll go deliver wine in the name of Mrs. Xu.

I'll put sleeping pills in the wine,

and knock them all out.

That way, we can rescue Senior Brother.

Then that will be your last day being Mrs. Xu.

Then what do you think we should do?

The official uniform of the Ministry of Justice?

The official uniforms of the Ministry of Justice and the Zichen Department

are both custom-made at my embroidery house.

If we pretend to be from the Zichen Department,

we could easily be exposed.

But if we pretend to be from the Ministry of Justice,

the people from the Zichen Department won't recognize us.

As long as the Ministry of Justice causes trouble at the Zichen Department and demands the prisoner,

we can take the opportunity to disguise ourselves as people from the Ministry of Justice

and take Senior Brother away.

It'll be best if this plan works.

But if something goes wrong,

you can pretend to hold me hostage.

Do you think Lord Xu would release

a prison rescuer for you?

Desperate times call for desperate measures.

Do you want to get caught?

It may work.

Moyan,

of unknown ancestry and uncertain identity,

has no parents or friends.

Eight years ago, he suddenly appeared in the capital,

claiming to be the manager and pharmacist of the Pharmacy.

What's hidden

behind this?

What's hidden behind this?

My Lord, you're really overthinking it.

I'm just an ordinary commoner,

orphaned in my early years due to my parents' tragedy.

When I was wandering, I was taken in by my master and learned medicine.

After my master passed away, I came to the capital to practice medicine.

After saving up enough money, I opened a pharmacy to make a living.

Is there any problem?

Canglin.

This thing

has appeared three times in the capital.

The first time

was on the assassin who killed the envoy of the Nanxiang Kingdom.

The second time

was on Hei Limao that killed Lord Hu's family.

The third time, as you're aware,

was in those Butterfly's Love

that you sent to the Liufang Pavilion.

Do you know why?

My Pharmacy is for business.

Someone came to sell Canglin, so I bought it.

Liufang Pavilion came to buy Canglin, so I sold it.

As for assassins,

how would I know?

I advise you to confess now

to avoid suffering.

What?

The Zichen Department arbitrarily arrested an innocent commoner.

Do you want to torture me to force a confession?

Whether you're innocent or not is not for you to say.

As for whether to use torture or not,

depends on my patience with you.

Watch closely. No visits allowed.

Close the door.

Yes.

[Xu's Mansion]

You didn't come back all night.

Where did you go for fun?

You knew I had an important suspect to catch.

Oh, it was for the case.

I'm sorry, I misunderstood you.

I shouldn't have disturbed you while you were working on a case.

Did you catch the person?

Yes.

That's good.

Do you usually interrogate suspects

after arresting them?

Did this suspect confess?

Not yet.

Why are you asking?

I'm just thinking,

if he confessed,

you won't have to work so hard.

By the way,

doesn't the Zichen Department like to use torture?

So since he didn't confess,

did you use torture?

Not yet.

But if he doesn't confess in the next couple of days,

it'll happen soon.

Why are you so interested in this?

Didn't I just say?

I'm worried you'll overwork yourself.

I'm a bit hungry.

I'm going to grab something to eat.

Senior Brother, hang in there.

I'll definitely rescue you.

[Duke's Mansion]

Brother.

Rong?

Why are you here?

Hurry, come inside and sit.

I'll have someone bring you some pastries.

No need.

Brother,

I came to ask for your help with a big matter.

Okay.

I'm willing to help you with anything.

Could you accompany me to the Zichen Department

to visit Xu Muchen?

What?

No, no. It's too risky.

But Senior Moyan treats me the best

among the senior brothers in the sect.

He was arrested.

I can't just stand by and do nothing, right?

Nonsense.

I'm the one who treats you the best.

Fine.

You treat me the best in the world.

Please help me.

So you agreed?

Are you going to keep your promise?

Yes.

Miss Qin.

Miss Qin.

-Hello, Miss Qin. -Miss Qin.

Is she here to deliver clothes to Young Master Gongyang?

Of course.

Young Master Gongyang.

Am I disturbing you?

Mumu?

Mumu,

why are you here?

Pour Miss Qin a cup of tea, quickly.

Yes.

Mumu, have a seat.

I was just delivering clothes to a client,

and coincidentally passed by the Ministry of Justice.

So, I came in to say hello.

Did I disturb your work?

No, not at all.

You can come anytime.

I made this in my spare time.

Young Master, please try it on to see if it fits.

You made it yourself?

How can it not fit?

How do I look?

My Lord, everyone who sees you would say

you're a charming gentleman of the turbid world.

I appreciate

your kindness.

As long as you like it.

Yesterday, I was being stubborn

and insisted you accompany me for a drink.

Did I make you late for something?

You seemed in a hurry when you left.

It doesn't matter.

That Xu was lucky.

Xu?

Is it Xu Muchen from the Zichen Department,

Lord Xu?

You're familiar with him?

Not really.

I've just heard guests mention him frequently.

They say he is good at solving cases,

and solves many major and mysterious cases every year.

If it weren't for his father,

he would have been promoted long ago.

However,

rumors like these should be taken with a grain of salt.

In my heart,

Young Master Gongyang,

you are the one truly young and promising.

One should fulfill the duties in the position.

I only seek to have a clear conscience.

You harbor lofty aspirations.

I have always admired you greatly.

Therefore,

if your plans this time

were disrupted because of me,

how can I be at ease?

Mumu, don't worry.

That Xu Muchen just took advantage of my unpreparedness

to take the criminal away beforehand.

So what?

It's just a mere Zichen Department.

If my Ministry of Justice demands the criminal, would he dare not comply?

Then I can rest assured.

Take the wine. Let's drink together.

We brought you something delicious to eat.

-Thank you, Mrs. Xu. -Guys.

Come and help.

-Coming. -Coming.

Hurry up.

Just give it to me.

Hurry and follow up.

Yes.

[Law enforcement]

Come on.

Put the good wine and dishes on the table!

It's our Zichen Department's honour

to have you and Young Madam here.

Honey.

Brother.

Why are you here?

Brother said

he wanted to come by and see you.

I heard from Zhen

that you've been quite occupied with official matters lately.

So I came to offer my regards.

Official matters are indeed keeping me busy.

Regards are not necessary.

That's not the most important.

The main reason is that I heard that in the brothel that day,

the Zichen Department was indeed investigating a case.

So I came specifically to apologize.

These things are all specially prepared for you

and your brothers from the Zichen Department.

I accept your apology.

Gifts aren't necessary.

There are regulations within the department.

What?

Are you trying to embarrass me?

Muchen,

how could you say that?

They came here to see you.

Why don't you accept their kindness?

Besides,

we are off duty now.

What are you putting on airs for?

Come, sit down.

Have a seat, brothers.

Have a seat.

Come on, pour the wine.

Let's drink.

What's wrong?

Drinking is strictly prohibited in the Zichen Department.

Lord Xu

is really strict with the rules.

Lord Gu.

Do you think we can drink?

Jinning,

I really want to drink.

But we can't break the rules

of the Zichen Department.

Fine.

Then let's have tea instead of wine.

Is that okay?

Okay, let's have tea instead of wine.

Come on.

Let's have a drink together.

Let's have a drink together.

Here.

Enjoy yourselves.

I'm a bit hungry. I'll have something to eat.

Muchen,

should I toast to you or should you toast to me?

A toast to you.

Lord Gu,

let's have another drink.

Come on.

-Let's have a drink together. -Cheers.

Come on, everyone.

Come on, guys.

Let's have another drink.

Enjoy.

These tangyuan are quite delicious.

Darling,

would you like to try one?

Okay.

Why is there wine in it?

Honey!

What's wrong with Young Madam?

What's in it?

Wine?

Who added wine into the tangyuan?

Don't they know my sister can't drink?

What's wrong?

She can't drink.

She can't just keep sleeping with her head on the table.

Xu Muchen,

make some space on the couch.

I'll help my sister inside to rest for a while.

Brother, let me do it.

Be careful.

Slowly.

Keep eating.

It's fine.

My sister is always like this.

Okay.

Don't touch her hair.

Don't touch her hand.

Don't touch her hand.

I'm afraid you'll wake her up.

Okay.

You...

Why are you touching her shoulder now?

Zhen. Zhen!

Wake up.

How about I take you home to rest?

Jinning,

after all, she is my wife.

Let her rest here.

When I'm off work,

I'll take her home myself.

Alright.

Let's go out.

Thank you for your help.

Seeing them enjoying the food,

I'm relieved.

I'm leaving.

I'll come to see you again next time.

Okay.

Let me check her again.

Brother.

She is asleep.

Fine. I'm leaving.

Go back first.

I'll take a stroll by myself. Yes, young master.

Yes, Young Master.

[Zichen Department]

I have moved the guards in the courtyard

to the hall.

You can take action at ease.

Thank you, Young Master Su.

No need to thank me.

I owe her this.

Bye.

Brothers,

we usually don't get to eat

such exquisite food.

Eat more.

This is delicious.

Keep eating.

I'll go check the courtyard.

Thank you, Lord Xu.

You're welcome.

Come on, keep eating.

Come on.

Xu Muchen!

Hurry!

He arrived just in time.

Gongyang Maocai,

what brings you here?

Since Lord Xu likes to play dumb,

I'll be straightforward.

Why did you take away the Ministry of Justice's criminal?

The person arrested by our Zichen Department

is naturally a suspect under our jurisdiction.

What does it have to do with the Ministry of Justice?

The suspect Moyan from the Pharmacy

is related to Lord Hu's case

and the envoy of the Nanxiang Kingdom's case.

Both cases concern the country and the Court.

So of course, he should be investigated and tried by the Ministry of Justice.

What right does your mere Zichen Department have to intervene?

But weren't both of these cases

solved by our Zichen Department?

You...