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[My Wife is A Thief]

[Episode 15]

Mom,

I promised you before.

But it was delayed by work.

Honey,

What do you think?

Sure.

Xiao Dong.

Old Madam.

Get the carriage ready.

After we finish eating,

I'm going to the hot spring villa with Young Master and Young Madam.

Yes, Old Madam.

Let's eat quickly.

Zhen, eat more.

The journey to the hot spring villa is long.

Don't starve yourself.

Chen, you should eat more too.

Luckily, I went to see Senior this afternoon.

You'll be soaking in the pool to the east.

I had the maids scatter flower petals inside.

Soaking in it can not only dispel cold and dampness in your body

but also nourish the skin.

What about my husband?

Where is he?

Is there anyone taking care of him?

He's in the pool to the west.

Are you already missing your husband?

You lovebirds

can't even bear to be apart for a moment.

Mother,

stop teasing me.

Go ahead. Don't wait for me.

I haven't finished yet.

Why is there another pool?

It's too close to mine.

East, west,

south, north. West.

Is there another pool to the east?

Anyway, this is the westernmost part of the villa.

How can I make him notice it?

There's no such coincidence.

No.

It's too contrived.

Let me think of another way.

In case anything happens.

If you want to look, just look.

Don't be so shy.

Why are you here?

Aren't you supposed to be in the other pool?

We are husband and wife.

Husband and wife should soak together,

facing each other openly,

with no secrets,

right?

But you forgot.

We are only nominal husband and wife.

Only nominal husband and wife?

Really?

Well...

I think so.

Anyway, we're not close enough

to bathe together.

You know that.

Not close enough.

Honey,

I noticed a flower on your shoulder just now.

What does it mean?

I used to be allergic to peach blossoms when I was a child.

It left a scar from one of the allergic reactions.

The scar was very ugly,

so I got a tattoo to cover it up.

Why didn't you say that before?

Well...

Do I have to say it specifically?

Was I suppose to

suddenly lift my clothes one day and say

"look, there's a tattoo"?

Right?

Right.

Young Master heard that Young Madam was at the eastern pool,

so he voluntarily suggested going there.

My son is finally getting it.

The water in the eastern pool is too hot,

which Old Madam can't endure due to her age.

It was just right for Young Master to go.

Xiao Dong, Xiao Qiu,

pass on the order.

No one is allowed near the eastern pool.

Yes, Your Ladyship.

Yes.

Darling.

I had someone bring two more blankets.

This way, you can lay two blankets on the ground

and it won't be too cold.

You don't have to worry about me.

I'll wear more clothes,

so I won't feel cold in bed.

How long are you going to lie to me?

What did you say?

How long are you going to lie to me?

Every aspect was seamless.

He couldn't possibly find out.

What do you mean?

You still don't want to tell me?

Darling,

what do you mean?

I don't understand.

I'm not your "Darling".

I'm Su Jinzhen's husband.

And you are not her.

What are you talking about?

How could I not be?

You're very clever.

You knew I grew suspicious of you

because of the incident with the peach blossom cakes.

So, you've been a step ahead of me in everything.

The passersby at the gate of Duke's Mansion,

Miss Su's nanny, Mrs. Wang,

and the handwriting in Su Jinzhen's room

were all replaced by you.

But you probably didn't expect me

to go to the Wanfo Temple.

This

is the scripture that Miss Su transcribed on her 16th birthday

when she went to the Wanfo Temple to pray.

The handwriting doesn't match yours.

However, this one, signed by Liu Rong,

has the same handwriting as yours.

Are you still going to insist

that you are Su Jinzhen?

Who are you really?

Why are you impersonating Su Jinzhen?

I'm Liu Rong.

Su Jinzhen and I...

I was her maid.

She didn't want to marry you at that time.

You know that.

The Duke couldn't disobey the imperial decree,

so I had to marry you in her place.

Now that you know my identity...

That's not what I mean.

I mean...

I mean, I don't care whether Su Jinzhen

wanted to marry me or not.

But marriage is a big deal.

It's about your feelings.

If you had married into the Xu family

and found out I'm a bad person,

what would you do with your future life?

I would do whatever I can.

Anyway, I'm an orphan.

What could I do?

You're an orphan?

Yeah.

I've been without parents since I was a child.

I begged my way to Taizhou

and encountered a flood.

You've been through the Taizhou flood?

The dam collapsed all at once.

Everyone was swept away.

So, how did you survive?

Duke Su saved me.

Later, he brought me to Su's Mansion

and made me Miss Zhen's maid.

Miss Zhen has been frail since childhood.

The Duke couldn't bear to marry her to you.

So, to repay the Su family's kindness,

I married you in her place.

I know I don't deserve you.

But don't worry.

After the excitement of the marriage arranged by the Emperor dies down,

I'll quietly leave Xu's Mansion.

I won't drag you down.

I don't want you to leave Xu's Mansion.

Nor do I want you to leave me.

Right now, I just want to ask you one question.

Do you still want to be my wife?

We're from two different worlds.

How can we possibly be together?

Young Master, Young Madam.

Why are you here?

Old Madam specifically told us

to help you get ready for bed.

Why are the quilts on the floor?

They dropped accidentally.

Young Master, Young Madam, please rest early.

Don't move.

Young Master, Young Madam,

we'll be in the next room.

If you need anything, just call us.

I'm not Su Jinzhen anymore.

How do you plan to deal with me?

Receiving the imperial decree in someone else's name is a crime of deceiving the empire.

By law, you should be executed.

But I plan to spare you.

However, although you won't be put to death,

you still need to face punishment.

I was just saying.

Are you really going to punish me?

Of course.

I'll punish you by having you

be my wife in the mansion.

Aren't you afraid that if my identity is exposed,

it will involve you?

Whether you're a maid

or the lady of Duke's Mansion,

I like you all the same.

Even if something goes wrong in the future,

we'll solve it together.

But Honey,

don't deceive me anymore.

Okay.

I'm so cold.

Little brother,

will we die here?

No, we won't.

When we're rescued,

I'll buy you lots of delicious food and toys.

In the future, I'll share everything with you.

You won't die.

I'm not lying to you.

Oh,

keep this with you all the time.

That way, even if we're separated,

I can still find you.

Pinky promise.

I know

you're the little boy from back then.

But I didn't mean to deceive you.

[Zichen Department]

Are you going out?

Yes.

Wu Zhao,

I found the file you asked me to find last time.

Put it there for me.

Okay.

My Lord.

Did you get it from my study?

Yes.

I got it from your study.

Did you see Young Madam?

Yes.

Did Young Madam ask about me?

No.

No?

No.

She really didn't.

Mr. Su prepared a table of fine food and wine

to entertain Young Madam.

After she was dressed,

she went there with Xiao Qiu.

My Lord, I'm going to get some water.

Come back.

Drink this.

After that,

take Young Madam back to the mansion.

My Lord,

Young Madam just went there.

The dishes aren't all served yet.

Just go.

Tell her to transcribe the Female Virtues

once when she comes back.

No, twice.

My Lord,

isn't it too much?

He's her own brother.

Are you not following my instructions now?

I dare not.

I'll go now.

Brother?

What kind of brother he is?

The Ministry of Justice is obviously picking a fight.

They're pushing every case to us.

Take a look.

[The drowning case of Young Master Li from an official's family]

The son of the Li family from the Grand Court drowned?

It is said that a group of dandies were boating at the East Lake at night,

but only the son of the Li family from the Grand Court

[The File of the Drowning Case]

drowned.

This Young Master Li is the only son of the Li family.

So Mrs. Li went straight to the Ministry of Justice,

demanding these dandies

pay for her child's life with theirs.

The Ministry of Justice

found it to be a tough nut to crack

and decided to hand it over to the Zichen Department.

And it ended up here.

Are there any other doubts?

Doubts?

Mrs. Li stated that

her child has been afraid of water since childhood

and never dared to go near it.

However, these dandies claimed

that Young Master Li went to the lake by himself

and was dancing there.

As for when he fell into the water

and when he died,

they said they don't know.

But here, the coroner's report indicates

that Young Master Li struggled in the water

for quite some time before his death.

According to what you just said,

there were a dozen people there, but none of them noticed him falling into the water.

If he did drown, then it's very suspicious

that none of them tried to save him.

Yes.

I also found it too suspicious.

But think about it.

No hatred could be so great

as to make...

a dozen people conspire to kill one person.

This smells a bit pungent.

It smells like Moon Star Herb.

It is Moon Star Herb.

Here's what we'll do.

Lord Gu, could you please

check the origin of this medicine?

Sure.

Li,

come with me.

Yes, Lord Gu.

[Xu's Mansion]

Mr. Su.

Why are you here?

Just as I turned around, you disappeared.

The servant said

you hurriedly went back

after saying a few words.

What happened?

Young Master called us back.

Young Madam doesn't seem too pleased.

They're bound to have a quarrel tonight.

Good for you, Xu Muchen.

How dare you bully my sister like this!

Mr. Su, don't be angry.

Didn't you say

there's a technique for managing the husband?

Our Young Madam is an expert in this.

Whenever Young Master enters the room with a frown,

he always comes out with a smile.

I believe everything about Young Master

is under Young Madam's control.

Don't be deceived by their usual behavior.

They actually care about each other very much.

Don't... don't talk nonsense.

Go and invite Young Madam out.

I want to see her.

Young Madam is being punished by Young Master to transcribe Female Virtues.

I dare not do that.

The Female Virtues?

Good for you, Xu Muchen.

How dare you bully my sister like this!

Just you wait!

He took my money and refused to give me the goods.

Have you found out the origin of the Moon Star Herb?

The Moon Star Herb

was highly likely to be from Taizhou.

Taizhou?

Since when did Taizhou start producing medicine?

I've had some medicine shops

with Moon Star Herb seized.

The employees all said

that the herb was purchased from medicine dealers

from Taizhou.

However, we don't have any leads

on the specific route it took.

Where did it enter the capital from?

From Taizhou.

But as for how it was transported here,

I have no idea.

However, I've also heard

that consuming Moon Star Herb in small amounts

can uplift one's mood

and boost energy.

Especially among the nobility,

it has quietly started to gain popularity.

Okay.

I'll have Wu Zhao investigate

how it was transported into the capital

and who turned the Moon Star Herb

into pills.

Nowadays, wealthy people

are becoming increasingly adept at having fun.

-My Lord. -Lord Xu.

[Zichen Department]

Lord Xu,

our Master wants to talk to you in the carriage.

You'll know who he is when you get in.

[Zichen Department]

Please.

Lord Liu.

What's the matter?

How did you know I'm Lord Liu?

You're wearing the Ministry of Revenue's official robe.

According to the regulation in the Ministry of Revenue,

only officials of the fourth rank and above

can arrive at and depart from the Court in a carriage.

I've met most of them

in the Ministry of Revenue.

As for those I haven't met before,

there's only Liu Wenchu, who was newly transferred to the capital,

also known as Lord Liu.

Impressive.

You truly are Chengsi's son.

Did you have a connection with my father?

Yes.

Your father and I were old friends.

We worked together to manage the flood in Taizhou back in the day,

and forged an unbreakable relationship.

It's a pity that talented individuals

often attract jealousy.

Chengsi fell victim to a scheme

and died under suspicious circumstances.

A scheme?

Yes.

It wasn't just your father.

Many of those who participated in the flood management efforts back then

were either dismissed and exiled

or died in distant lands.

Now, there are only a few of us

left in the Court.

There must be hidden motives

behind the Taizhou flood incident.

I've been investigating for years,

but still haven't made much progress.

If you have anything to say, Lord Liu,

please speak plainly.

Do you know how Lord Hu died?

Lord Hu?

Yes.

It was I who arranged for you to serve as a guard

at Lord Hu's mansion.

Why?

Lord Hu had a ledger of your father's

in his possession,

which is related to the Taizhou flood.

After discussing with Lord Hu,

we deliberately spread this information.

If the masterminds behind the flood

are still around,

they would surely try to break into

Hu's Mansion to steal the ledger.

So you want me

to catch the thief who stole the ledger

and then uncover the real masterminds behind the scenes?

That's right.

I came to you today for two reasons:

first, to tell you the truth,

and second,

to inform you that if you want to clear your father's name

and avenge Lord Hu,

you must find the person who stole the ledger.

Then, follow the clues to uncover

the true masterminds behind the scenes.

Why should I trust you?

I understand that you may not trust me right now.

Well.

Tomorrow, Lord Chen will host a banquet at the Chang An Restaurant.

You'll understand then.

Whether you believe it or not will be up to you.

Lord Xu, goodbye.

Wait.

Don't let your father down.

[Xu's Mansion]

How is it? Is it good?

You came

just to bring me a bowl of noodle soup?

What's wrong? Is one bowl not enough?

I'll buy you another one.

No, that's not it.

What I mean is,

if you have nothing to do here,

don't bother coming over.

I heard Xu Muchen doesn't let you leave the house,

so I came to check if you were okay.

No, I'm fine.

Fine?

I've heard everything.

He doesn't let you leave

and even made you transcribe the Female Virtues.

Is he crazy?

He's just joking with me.

Rong,

why are you joking with him?

Remember,

you married him in someone else's name. You didn't really marry him.

Look at you.

Your face is covered in food.

Here.

Let me help you clean up.

I can do it myself.

Why do I feel like you're suddenly distancing yourself from me?

Do you have feelings for Xu Muchen?

No.

I've always been like this.

Besides, it's not like I'm not disabled.

I can take care of myself.

Brother.

I brought my sister a bowl of noodle soup.

Honey,

I bought you delicious food.

You didn't eat enough of it at the last banquet,

so I specifically bought it for you.

You just got married.

How could you know her taste?

My wife and I eat and sleep together.

Of course I know it.

Wu Zhao.

You...

Xu Muchen,

what are you doing?

My sister hasn't finished it yet.

Honey,

from now on, if you want anything,

I'll buy it for you.

You don't have to trouble my brother-in-law.

Honey,

I'm feeling a bit unwell.

Would you help me back to my room?

Brother-in-law, help yourself.

Brother,

if you have nothing to do here, just go back.

Let's go.

Are you feeling better now?

I was pretending.

Are you not sorry for lying?

He's not your brother by blood.

Why does he always come to see you?

We grew up together.

Is it wrong for him to visit me?

Besides,

I quite enjoy the noodle soup.

I've told you,

I'll take care of your needs from now on.

Then tomorrow,

I'd like some walnut pastries from the pastries shop.

I'll get up early to queue up to get them for you.

I haven't had osmanthus cake in a long time.

I'll buy some for you when I'm back from the Zichen Department.

Keep your promise.

Of course.

Now, do you still enjoy the noodle soup?

I find it average now.

It has too much vinegar in it.

It's too sour for my taste.

♫Who's right and who's wrong?♫

♫There's no right or wrong in this world♫

♫We're strangers, but we're on different sides♫

♫Amidst the tumult of life's fireworks♫

♫I'll land on your heart even if I have to keep circling♫

Young Master, Young Madam.

You're busy?

I'll come back later.

No, go ahead.

Lord Chen sent an invitation,

inviting Young Master and Young Madam

to a banquet at Chang'an Restaurant tomorrow.

[Jinxin Embroidery House]

How is it?

The city is still heavily guarded.

The Zichen Department and the Ministry of Justice

have been hanging your portraits everywhere.

You can't escape.

Also, I just heard

that the Zichen Department has dispatched a large number of people

to investigate the Moon Star Herb.

It's said that the son of the Deputy of the Grand Court

died from consuming Moon Star Herb.

The Zichen Department is determined to investigate thoroughly.

There's still a large quantity of Moon Star Herb in the Watermill.

If it's discovered, the consequences will be dire.

what should we do?

This is Master's handwriting.

Hurry back to the Watermill

and clean up the Moon Star Herb.

Tomorrow at 11 am, I'll meet you at the back mountain for extraction.

I'll go back by myself then.

It's too risky for you to go back

now that you're wanted throughout the city.

No.

There's too much of it.

You can't transport it out alone.

How about this?

Let's go back together through the secret passage through the back mountain.

They won't find us.

[Inherit the Traditional Virtues]

[Tribute Tablet of Father, Xu Chengsi]

Hurry up!

Be careful!

Come on!

Hold it.

Hold it.

Be careful.

Harder. Come on.

Come on, everyone!

Dad!

Come on. Push harder.

-One, two, three! -Dad!

-Go! -Dad!

Go!

Dad!

Mom told me to bring you food.

I'm not hungry. Hurry.

Wait for me on the dam. Hurry.

Okay.

The dam involves

the livelihoods and lives of the people in Jing Dynasty.

We absolutely cannot take it lightly.

Come on, everyone!

Come on. Come on!

Come on, everyone!

Dad.

I've always believed

that you were an upright and diligent official

who serves the people.

You are not the culprit of the Taizhou flood.

You must have been framed by someone.

As long as there's a slight possibility,

I will continue to investigate

and clear your name.

I have a task for you.

Agree to get married in her name.

Then, follow the trick to enter Xu's Mansion

and steal the jade pendant.

The secrets behind the flood

should be hidden in that jade pendant.

If he finds out the truth,

will he forgive me?

Stop thinking about it.

Go to sleep.

If you want to clear your father's name

and avenge Lord Hu,

you must find the person who stole the ledger.

Then, follow the clues

to uncover the true masterminds behind the scenes.

Did you kill Lord Hu and his family?

I'm a thief.

I only steal. I don't kill people!

Why were you at Hu's Mansion that day?

I was there on someone's order

to steal something, of course.

Who ordered you?

I went there because I was paid.

According to the rules of the martial world,

I never inquire about the identity of my employer.

It seems that all the clues point to her.

Regardless of whether she was

the little girl who saved me back then,

I must get to the bottom of this.

Muchen.

Muchen?

It sounds like my father's voice.

Dad is back.

Dad is back!

Muchen.

Dad.

Dad,

don't leave this time, okay?

Don't leave this time, okay?

Dad.

Follow me.

What are you doing?

Look at my appearance.

Do I look like Willow Leaf Thief Liu to you?

Have you been reading too many storybooks?

Why did you dress up as a thief

for no reason?

There are good thieves and bad thieves.

According to rumors in the martial world,

Willow Leaf Thief Liu is a righteous person

who robs the rich to help the poor and uphold justice.

Unlike you guys from the Zichen Department,

who can't distinguish between right and wrong.

Now you are hunting this person down in the capital.

If I were Willow Leaf Thief Liu,

I would...

My hand slipped.

You're awake?

Young Madam,

why are you dressing like this?

I see.

Are you playing some kind of role-playing game,

where one is a heroine from the martial world

and the other is an official from the Zichen Department?

You sure know how to have fun.

I'm going to be late for work.

I'll go on duty now.

The pairing of an official and a thief,

the entanglement of fate,

a bond of a lifetime.

The air is filled with the scent of love.

What are you talking about?

Have you been reading too many storybooks?

Stop it from now on.

Quit it.

[Chang An Restaurant]

Today, our restaurant

has already been booked by Lord Chen.

We're closed to the public.

Please come another day.

Okay.

Today is Lord Chen's family banquet.

Many court officials and their families have been invited.

We have to be cautious.

Lord Xu, Mrs. Xu,

Please forgive us.

This way, please.

I've long heard that the dishes here are famous.

Yes.

We must try it later.

Muchen.

Greetings, Uncle Liu.

You're here.

It's really a pleasure to meet you in person.

I've heard about the outstanding and handsome Lord Xu

from the Zichen Department, who has remarkable abilities in solving cases.

Now that I see you,

you are truly a remarkable young man.

You flattered me, sir.

Let me introduce.

This is Chen Ruohong, Lord Chen.

He's an old friend of mine

and a close friend of your father.

Greetings, Uncle Chen.

I remember holding you in my arms

when you were a child in Taizhou.

And this must be the newly-wedded wife of Lord Xu.

I'm Su Jinzhen.

Greetings, Lord Liu, Lord Chen.

Mrs. Xu.

I've long heard that Mrs. Xu is pretty.

Today, meeting you in person, it's indeed true.

Lord Xu,

you're truly fortunate.

By the way,

at the auction later,

Mrs. Xu, please don't compete with me.

Let me buy some of the good stuff too.

Auction?

You don't know?

Then let me take you to the second floor to take a look.

Go.

Let's go.

Muchen,

let them go.

My wife specially had the servants

from various shops in town bring items

from their stores

and set up an exhibition on the second floor

for the ladies to enjoy and purchase,

to prevent them

from feeling bored while sitting with us.

I'll follow your arrangements.

Lord Liu,

shall we take our seats?

Okay.

Lord Chen.

-Enjoy. -Lord Chen.

We're going to have some tea.

Please.

-Please. -Please.

Lord Chen,

why did you host

such a grand banquet today?

Days ago, when we went out,

we noticed someone secretly following us.

So we decided to cancel our private meeting

and host this grand farewell banquet for Lord Chen.

Firstly, it allows everyone to meet.

Secondly...

Muchen,

I have a favor to ask you.

Please go ahead.

This time, I'm going alone

to Taizhou for my assignment.

It is to investigate the truth

behind your father's case.

It's likely to be dangerous.

I want to entrust the safety of my wife and daughter

to you and Lord Liu.

You're risking for my father.

I will do my best

to help.