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[My Wife is A Thief]

[Episode 16]

This time, I'm going to

Taizhou alone to take the post

in order to find out

the truth of your father's case.

I'm afraid I'm in danger.

I'll entrust the my wife and daughter's safety

to you and Lord Liu.

Are you just going to let it be?

We must keep investigating.

Otherwise, we can't bear to do it!

Listen to my advice.

If this matter is really involved,

the consequences may be more than you can bear.

The world is a chaotic place.

A righteous man

always has a hard life.

Only by willingly treading on thorns

can one find the light.

Chengsi, Chengsi!

Chen.

Come on.

Come in, Chen.

These two are Dad's close friends.

It's okay.

Chen,

can you go buy some candied haws

and help entertain Dad's friends?

We all like it.

Buy more sticks, alright?

Here.

Go.

You were the one

talking to my dad in the tent.

You remembered.

You're risking your life for my father.

If there's anything I can do,

I will do my best.

Thank you, Nephew.

Let me have a look.

Ladies, take your pick.

The things here are so exquisite.

Mrs. Xu,

let's take a look at that jewelry.

Your Ladyship, come and have a look.

Manager.

See if there's anything you like.

They all look good.

Manager.

How much is this?

50 taels.

50 taels?

Are you trying to rob me?

What's wrong, Mrs. Xu?

You don't like it?

No.

It's too expensive.

These solid gold pieces inlaid with colorful stones

are all priced in this range.

Why don't you bargain with the boss?

No need.

Actually, I don't like it that much.

Manager,

do you have any other recommendations?

Your Ladyship,

look at these beads.

This is a new product from our store.

How much are these beads?

This one

is 100 taels.

100 taels?

The color is okay,

but they aren't very smooth.

Let me tell you, Manager,

this is your fault.

This is the daughter of Duke Su.

She has seen everything.

How could you try to fool her with something so ordinary?

I didn't recognize your prowess.

Miss Su, please forgive me.

Please wait a moment.

I'll get the best ones for you.

No.

-Actually these… -Take a look at these first.

Let him get them.

We can expand our horizons too.

Look at this.

Uncle Chen.

I have a request too.

Nephew, go ahead.

Recently, Zichen Department

is collecting evidence of Moon Star Herb smuggling.

We have evidence that

the Moon Star Herb is from Taizhou.

But after entering the capital,

it disappears without a trace, like a clay cow in the ocean.

I hope you can investigate the local situation

when you go to Taizhou, Lord Chen.

Moon Star Herb.

I remember, in the last letter your father gave me,

Moon Star Herb was also mentioned.

Could the case

have something to do with Moon Star Herb too?

It's unclear.

Nephew, don't worry.

When I go to Taizhou,

I'll get to the bottom of this Moon Star Herb case.

If there's any news,

I'll contact you promptly.

Thank you, Uncle Chen.

This is our newest addition.

Ladies, please have a look.

This is indeed quite pretty.

Let me see.

The color, the quality of the jade.

I don't know what kind of jade it's made of

but it must be valuable.

Nanshan jade,

the icy type from the old mines.

Your Ladyship.

You've got a good eye.

How much is it?

500 taels.

-500 taels? -500 taels?

I don't think it's expensive.

This quality

is worth 800 taels.

Mrs. Chen.

You keep jacking up the price, but you're not making any offers.

To be honest,

I have my jewelry

custom made by a master craftsman.

I'm just here to accompany you

to take a look at these ordinary finished products.

Mrs. Xu,

what do you think of this hairpin?

I think it does look nice.

Right?

Buy it then.

It really suits you.

-There's no need. -Really.

Actually, I don't really like jade.

If Miss Su were to buy it,

it's only 50 taels.

Why?

Our boss

is Young Master Jinning of the Duke's Mansion,

and Miss Su's brother.

Our boss said,

if Miss Su comes to buy jewelry,

we'll only charge 10% of the price.

Mrs. Xu really holds sway.

That's right.

Mrs. Xu,

just take it.

50 taels is so worth it.

Just buy it. Don’t hesitate anymore.

-Yeah. Buy it. -I…

Honey.

50 taels is so worth it.

Why are you here?

Yeah.

You don't like bringing cash with you.

Show me if there's anything you like, and I'll buy it for you.

There's nothing.

Lord Xu.

Mrs. Xu had her eye on a hairpin just now.

It's only 50 taels.

I didn't have my eye on it.

I really don't like it.

You just said you like it.

Yes.

Lord Xu is already here.

You're a newlywed couple,

let Lord Xu buy it for you.

-Yeah. -Yeah.

Manager.

Pack it up. I'll buy it.

Boss also instructed that

if Lord Xu comes,

I must sell it at the original price.

This is my brother's business.

Let's not buy it.

It's just a hairpin.

The Xu family

doesn't need to take advantage of Jinning for this.

I’ll just pay the original price.

500 taels.

Everyone, you might not know,

with the Xu family's money,

I can only hold onto it but I can't use it.

Honey,

this is 50 taels.

I'll wait for you downstairs.

I'll go out first.

You're leaving?

[Prospering day by day]

Darling.

Honey.

Where is the hairpin?

I didn't buy it.

What kind of hairpin costs 50 taels?

I don't know what kind of money

Jinning is making.

If you like it,

just buy it.

I don't like it.

They instigated it.

As a minister,

how much can Lord Chen earn in a year?

Mrs. Chen is such a big spender.

Zichen Department should investigate him.

Honey, you may not know,

but Lord Chen's honesty and thriftiness

are well-known.

But Mrs. Chen

is an ordinary country girl.

After entering the city,

she was surrounded by noble ladies

who tended to look down on her.

So her actions and behaviors, though somewhat contrived,

are understandable.

She spoke about jewelry with great knowledge,

and didn't sound at all like someone from the countryside.

Then I don't know how many books

Mrs. Chen read day and night

to recognize these jewelry.

Otherwise, how would she be able to fool them?

That must be hard on Mrs. Chen then.

Anyway,

thank you for helping me out, Darling.

Honey.

It's just 50 taels of silver.

I’m holding onto it.

I want to use it now.

Use it?

You go and have a good look around then.

I'll keep Lord Chen company.

Master.

All the Moon Star Herbs are here,

ready to be loaded.

I've already spoken to Lord Lu

about you guys escorting the Moon Star Herbs to the Market Affairs Department.

In three days, this batch of Moon Star Herbs

will be sent to Taizhou with the government's carriages.

Make sure nothing goes wrong.

Yes.

Also,

we'll meet at the Embroidery House in the future.

As for Watermill,

don't ever come back again.

Yes.

Back up. Back up.

Back up!

Back, back, back.

Back up, all of you.

Back up. Back up.

Hurry up.

Back up. Hurry up.

Don't move.

Lord Xu.

You're here too.

What's going on?

I've been ordered to arrest a suspected criminal.

Lord Chen is an important member of the court.

When did he become a suspected criminal?

Lord Xu,

this has nothing to do with you.

I'll just go with them and answer a few questions.

Since it's just questioning,

why are you wearing that iron yoke?

These are intended for use on serious offenders.

You haven't even questioned him yet

and you've already convicted Lord Chen!

Are you obstructing the Ministry of Justice's work?

Lord Xu, you're really good at defending your friends.

I just want to ask you

what crime did Lord Chen commit.

Why are you using such an instrument to apprehend him?

What crime?

Lord Xu, you know it well.

Why ask me?

What do you mean by that?

Nothing.

Don't slander a good man without any evidence.

I have a clear conscience and firm principles.

Every official transaction I handle

is meticulously documented.

I'm not afraid of being investigated by you.

I'm just concerned because Lord Chen is close to the Xu family;

it's inevitable that he might've picked up some bad habits.

Lord Gongyang.

Lord Chen is a diligent official

who's clean and frugal.

He will be leaving for Taizhou soon.

How did he commit a crime all of a sudden?

Is there some kind of misunderstanding?

According to investigation,

Chen Ruohong, Minister of Personnel,

has been using his official position

to solicit bribes from those involved in various important cases

and embezzled public funds

amounting to 13,000 taels of silver.

The Ministry of Justice is hereby ordered to arrest and investigate.

If anyone interferes,

you'll be punished for the same crime.

Today, Lord Chen was catching up with you all.

I was ordered to search Chen's Mansion

and found a total of 8,000 taels of gold and silver.

8,000 taels?

Lord Gongyang.

The Ministry of Justice searched his warehouse

while the owner was not at home.

Do you have any witnesses?

Protocol wise,

it's hard not to suspect a setup, no?

Lord Xu, you're really interesting.

Technically, Lord Chen

is just an acquaintance of yours.

Why are you defending him so strongly?

Could it be that

this case has something to do with you too?

Thank you, Lord Xu, for speaking up for what's right.

I am innocent.

The court will make a fair judgment.

I don't want to implicate anyone.

Lord Gongyang, let's go.

Guards.

Yes.

Take him away.

Yes.

[Chang An Restaurant]

My Lord!

The pharmacy is on fire.

On fire?

Honey.

Go back home first.

Darling, be careful.

Let's go. Quick.

The pharmacy was designed by Senior Brother himself.

It won't catch fire for no reason.

Oh no.

Just now, someone reported

that there was smoke everywhere in the pharmacy

and that it seemed to be on fire.

But when we came in to investigate,

we didn't find any signs of fire.

It's an urgent matter.

Someone has already informed Lord Gu.

He'll be here soon.

Anything else unusual in the vicinity?

No.

Remain on alert.

Yes.

So,

someone put a special smoke bomb

in here

to make others think there's a fire.

But our men have been guarding outside the whole time.

It's impossible.

That's right.

Unless there's another passage to this place.

What's behind this?

It's a couple of stores on the neighboring street.

They share a passage with the pharmacy.

Where does the passage go?

The passage is blocked off here.

The Meridian Chart?

Shouldn't this be hung in the front hall?

My Lord.

This spot seems to be touched a lot.

There is indeed a secret passage.

But where does it go?

Come, let's go take a look.

Sister-in-law, why are you here?

Lord Gu.

Where is my husband?

I think he went into the inner sanctum.

I'll go in and take a look.

You can't go in.

It's dangerous inside.

Li,

quick, send Young Madam back now.

Yes.

[Pharmacy]

Oh no!

It's dangerous! Don't come over!

Xu Muchen, are you okay?

Are you hurt?

Get up.

My Lord.

It's too dangerous here.

Let's go.

No.

Wu Zhao.

We have to keep searching.

You've lost so much blood. Are you crazy?

Go!

My Lord.

It's better to listen to Young Madam.

Wu Zhao, let's go.

-Muchen! -My Lord.

Didn't you say it's not dangerous?

How did you get hurt so badly?

Wu Zhao.

Go get a doctor, quick.

Lord Gu,

there is a secret passage behind the pharmacy.

I don't know where it leads.

Tell the men to change their armor and follow me in.

Well...

Darling!

-My Lord. My Lord! -Darling!

Young Madam.

Give it to me.

Old Madam.

The arrow entered from the back.

It was just a hair's breadth away from the heart and lungs.

Fortunately, it was bandaged in time.

He shouldn't work too hard for a while.

I'll get the medicine for Young Master.

Doctor, please.

Mother.

I'm fine.

Don't worry about me.

Look at you.

When can you spare me some worrying?

Mother.

I've been in good health since I was a kid.

Don't worry.

Mother.

You must be tired.

Let me take you back to rest.

Xiao Qiu.

Remember to make medicine for Young Master.

Yes, Young Madam.

Muchen, how is it?

Why are you here?

Why else would I be here?

I came to see you, obviously.

How's your injury?

Good that you're here.

Any other clues for Watermill?

You're already so badly injured.

You...

Why are you still concerned about the case?

If anything bad happens to you,

your mother will tear down Zichen Department.

Shout, keep shouting.

If you shout some more, my mother will tear you apart right now.

Hurry up. Talk about the case.

Young Master.

The medicine is ready.

I'll bring it in.

Xiao Qiu.

Hold on.

I need to talk to Lord Gu.

Yes, Young Master.

Hurry.

Xiao Qiu.

[Elegant Residence in Spring Sunshine]

What are you doing here?

Why aren't you bringing the medicine in?

Lord Gu is here.

The two of them are in there talking about something.

When I knocked,

Young Master wouldn't let me go in.

What's more important than taking medicine?

I'll bring it in.

[Elegant Residence in Spring Sunshine]

This Watermill has several rooms

with hidden locks inside.

It took me a lot of effort

to open them.

Guess what's inside.

Guess? Just tell me quickly.

Moon Star Herb.

Not only Moon Star Herb, but also this.

This drug production den

was hiding right under our noses.

Did you find anything else?

The other medicine chests

are full of herbs.

For the rest,

there was nothing suspicious.

Quick, take this pill

to the Grand Court

and ask the parties involved in Young Master Li's case.

Are you suspecting that these officials' children

took these pills that day?

Why didn't I think of that?

This pill

causes hallucinations after a certain dosage.

If you take it over a long period, it can cause delirium.

If I'm not mistaken,

everyone at the scene took this.

After they became delirious,

they didn't notice that anyone had fallen into the water.

These officials' children were afraid of punishment from their elders,

so they conspired to stick to the same story,

and claimed that Young Master Li accidentally fell into the water.

Alright.

Leave this case to me.

Muchen.

Your most important task now

is to recuperate.

Lord Gu.

Why are you here so late?

Old Madam, slow down.

Mother.

You're still up at this hour.

Xiao Qiu, hurry.

Old Madam, you're here.

Drink the medicine.

Lord Gu.

How dare you come here when my son is in such a state?

What did you promise me back then?

Old Madam.

Please don't be angry.

Getting angry is bad for your health.

I'm here to check on Muchen's injuries.

I-I-I specially asked him

not to come to Zichen Department.

He doesn't need to worry about

Zichen Department.

I'm there.

He just needs to focus on recuperating.

Zichen Department is in charge of trivial matters of the people.

At most, they handle martial-world bandits.

What kind of bandit

dares to set up and kill officials?

Well...

Mother, calm down.

Don't let anger harm your health.

I am getting older and my body is frail.

I just want to have my children and grandchildren around me.

Lord Gu.

Please spare our family.

Mother, I'm fine.

I'll be fine in a few days.

You're so badly injured and you're fine?

Do you want to die?

Xiao Dong.

Inform the guards.

From now on, without my permission,

Young Master is not allowed to leave the premises.

If anyone from Zichen Department comes again,

do not accept them.

Yes, Old Madam.

Lord Gu.

Tell our men to watch out.

Let me know if you need anything.

Lord Gu, are you not leaving?

I have to.

Was the medicine very bitter?

No.

Drink some water.

Does your wound still hurt?

No.

It's fine now.

Don't move.

Are you feeling sorry for me?

You got hurt because of me.

Of course I feel bad.

I did it willingly.

Xu Muchen.

Close your eyes.

Close your eyes.

♫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♫

♫Who made an honest mistake?♫

♫The world is painful♫

♫Without you, what's the point of having the world in my hands?♫

♫How long until we meet again?♫

♫I'd rather spend the rest of my life with you♫

♫The sea of love is too desolate♫

♫And life is full of ifs and maybes♫

♫The colorful clouds are like fragments♫

♫But I hope we'll be together in the end♫

[High-minded spirit and pure action]

♫When will old ones glance back?♫

♫In this worldly dance, parting brings so much bitterness♫

♫We can't be together♫

♫Yearning floods like a river♫

♫Who's right and who's wrong?♫

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

It's just a marriage.

What's the big deal?

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

Just a marriage?

Do you know what marriage means?

♫Amidst the tumult of life's fireworks♫

You have to leave and come home together, eat together, sleep together,

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

be equal partners, respect and be harmonious with each other

-and you still have to... -Stop, stop.

It's just a mission.

We're husband and wife in public.

Once the mission is done, we'll part.

♫Who made an honest mistake?♫

♫The world is painful♫

♫Without you, what's the point of having the world in my hands?♫

♫When can we meet again?♫

♫I'd rather spend the rest of my life with you♫

[Duke's Mansion]

Young Master.

Why did you drink so much?

Where is my father?

The Duke is inside.

Young Master, slow down.

Don't touch me!

Young Master.

Young Master, be careful.

Did anything happen on the way?

No.

Where is the person who was delivering the map?

Barren mountains in the West City.

Buried.

About this map,

I've already ordered a few copies to be made.

Keep them well.

Okay.

If the Ministry of War finds out

that this year's newly surveyed maps are missing,

they'll work with the Ministry of Justice to conduct a full search.

Be meticulous about the next steps.

Make sure no traces are found.

Find a scapegoat to present when necessary.

I think,

as long as the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Justice find the map,

and someone takes the blame,

they won't care

who really did it.

Father.

Take your leave.

Yes.

Keep it well.

What's the matter?

Make Rong divorce Xu Muchen.

You're drunk.

What nonsense are you talking about?

The marriage was bestowed by His Majesty.

If the marriage is broken,

how can I explain it to His Majesty?

You know how I feel.

I've liked Rong for years.

If Rong and Xu Muchen really fall in love,

what should I do?

You'll do well to remember.

You're just her brother.

Also,

don't interfere

in her business.

Father.

You can hide it from the world.

But I can't hide it from myself.

Where are you going?

Xu's Mansion.

I want to take Rong away.

I'll never come to the capital again.

Stop!

It's not like there's no way

to initiate a divorce.

Really?

Although the marriage between Zhen and Xu Muchen

was granted by His Majesty,

if Xu Muchen dies,

I'll have an explanation for His Majesty.

As for Rong,

I can also get her out of the Xu family.

What?

You daren't?

Father.

Although I hate Xu Muchen,

I never thought

of killing him.

Then you have to accept Rong and Xu Muchen being together.

From now on,

don't mention it to me again.

[Xu's Mansion]

Don't worry, Mrs. Chen.

I will clear Lord Chen's name.

Lord Xu.

You're so seriously injured.

Why did you let her in?

I shouldn't have bothered you.

Young Madam, I couldn't stop her.

But

I have no other choice.

Please

save My Lord.

I'm kowtowing to you.

Mrs. Chen, no.

Get up, Mrs. Chen.

My husband has agreed,

so he'll definitely clear Lord Chen's name.

Thank you, Lord Xu.

Thank you, Mrs. Xu.

Xiao Qiu.

Go get Wu Zhao.

Young Master.

Old Madam said,

before you've recovered,

we can't let anyone from Zichen Department enter Xu's Mansion.

Don't worry.

We will find a way.

Let me send you out.

Then I'm counting on you, Lord Xu

and Mrs. Xu.

This time, I'm going to

Taizhou alone to take the post

in order to find out

the truth of your father's case.

I'm afraid I'm in danger.

I'll entrust the my wife and daughter's safety

to you and Lord Liu.

Where are you going?

Just as well.

Help me up.

I'm going to Lord Chen's house.

There must be evidence that I haven't found.

You're so badly injured.

The doctor specifically told you not to move.

Rest properly.

Lie down.

Listen to me.

I'll investigate Lord Chen's case for you.

No.

You don't trust me?

I've read many storybooks about solving cases.

I know all the strategies.

No.

It's too dangerous for a girl

to be involved in a case.

You underestimate me.

I saved your life last night.

No, I have to go.

Fine.

I won't investigate, alright?

Don't move.

I'll pass a message for you.

Pass a message to Wu Zhao.

Get Wu Zhao to investigate.

Take the medicine.

Tell Wu Zhao

to check the rooms and warehouse carefully.

Record all suspicious evidence.

Okay.

Take the medicine first.

With the time it'll take to instruct Wu Zhao, I would've finished investigating.

Oh yes.

Ask him to ask about

the servants who were on duty that night.

I got it.

I'll be back soon.

Finish your medicine.

Here.

This is my warehouse.

8,000 taels of silver.

It's too much to fit in a couple of big boxes.

Without someone on the inside,

he won't be able to bring it in no matter how skilled he is.

This is where the guards' quarters are in our mansion.

They're the ones who are in charge

of guarding the warehouse.

Where are they?

They were taken away by the Ministry of Justice.

Other than the handymen,

who else frequents the warehouse?

There's...

There's also a schoolboy named Zhong Aba.

Where is he?

He has been with my husband since he was young.

I was worried that he would suffer with the Ministry of Justice

so I let him out to hide.

But he has been in the mansion since he was a kid.

He's always been honest.

[Xu's Mansion]

So Zhong Aba

is most likely their internal contact.

Wu Zhaodu has already asked around.

He used to be very thrifty

but now he spends his days in restaurants

and bought a new house in Taizhou.

Let me do it.

Don't move.

Lord Chen is in trouble,

yet he has money to drink and buy a place.

Did he get bribed?

Probably.

Wu Zhao found out all this?

Yes.

He told me that

word-for-word outside just now.

Lean back.

Get him to come in then.

I'll ask him in detail.

Forget it. I admit it.

I did it.

I knew it was you.

Don't move.

Are you okay?

Honey.

Didn't I tell you

not to get involved in this case?

What if it's dangerous?

I didn't face any danger.

Don't worry.

It's not as simple as you think.

If someone tries to hurt you,

I'm injured.

How can I protect you?

So you know you're injured?

Get well soon then.

Rest for a few more days.

You'll recover after some rest.

Since you're injured,

I'll let you off the hook.

Sleep on the bed.

You sleep on the floor.

You want me to sleep on the floor?

No way.

Move inside a little.

We'll squeeze a little.

I can take care of you more easily.

How can I sleep

if you keep staring at me?

I can't sleep.

You have to sleep even if you're not sleepy.

Turn around.

I'm injured.

I can't turn.

I'll turn then.

Didn't you say you'd take good care of me?

Sleep.

♫Setbacks are the initial forms of flowers♫

♫To prove growth♫

♫Let this long experience♫

♫Become the silent smile in the future♫

♫Walk into different situations♫

♫And the uncontrollable fate♫