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[Special Lady]

[Episode 4]

Are you looking for this?

Mr. Xiao,

this is the spice for you.

Can you give it back to me?

I didn't expect you to be so dishonest.

If you had given it to me earlier,

I wouldn't have come back.

You think you are reasonable?

I've already let you go.

Give it back to me.

Give it back!

Senior Song.

It's getting late.

Go back early.

It's not safe for a woman to be outside.

Thank you, Senior Song.

Then I'll leave you alone, Mr. Xiao.

Let's wait and see.

Today, you are going to participate in

the most difficult archery competition in the history of the academy.

Dean knows you noblemen

only play

with fancy bows every day.

So today,

he replaced the bows with black bows.

Black bows?

Yiyang Academy

will never take in

weak students without any strength.

If you can't draw the bow,

get lost as soon as possible.

Bro,

have you used this kind of bow before?

No.

Only the Imperial Guards have black bows.

Ordinary people haven't even seen it before.

Who will be the first?

How about you?

Me.

Okay.

I'm Li Wenshu. I'm willing to give it a try.

Okay.

Show me what you've got.

If your arrow can't hit the target,

you can't be admitted to Yiyang Academy

even if you are the No. 1 in the liberal arts exam.

Applaud!

Bravo! Bravo!

Great!

Great!

Amazing!

Good.

I'm not looking at the target

when I release the arrow.

Great. Applaud.

Li Wenshu. Impressive.

If you are admitted to Yiyang Academy,

I will take you as my last disciple.

It's my honor.

You may leave.

Nice archery skills.

Next one.

I'm Zhou Ji.

Instructor Shen. Please enlighten me.

Come on.

Yes.

Not bad.

It's not bad.

He was lucky.

These young masters are so handsome.

Yes.

Zhou Ji is the most handsome man in Yiyang.

Look at Zhou Ji.

He's conspicuous in the crowd.

You may leave.

Great.

The exam begins.

Practice hard.

The bow is so tough.

I've never drawn it before.

Mr. Xiao, look.

All of my three arrows hit the target.

Next one.

Young man.

I have a suggestion for you.

Don't close your eyes.

Let me help you get knocked out.

-Who did this? -I...

Instructor.

Listen... Listen to me.

Let me explain.

I didn't mean it.

I didn't...

You made a good shot!

I've been practicing martial arts for decades.

I've never seen

such a bold archer like you.

What's your name?

I'll make you my last disciple.

I'm... Xiao Yu.

That's a good name.

Xiao Yu.

Nice.

Nice.

That's a good name.

Nice.

I...

I...

Ouch.

They all are good archers.

Hurry up.

We are going to be late for Mr. Chen's class.

Mr. Zhou is so handsome.

We're going to be late.

Why are you still chatting?

Let's go.

How is the scenery up there?

What are you doing here?

In terms of the Six Arts,

I'm bad at equestrianism and archery.

Without your help,

I would have missed the target.

Thanks to you,

I've been admitted to the academy.

I...

I...

I'm in a good mood.

I'll think about it.

I won't tell Uncle Song about this.

Wait.

I suddenly remembered

you kept causing me trouble.

You say one thing but do another.

I really want to tell Uncle Song

about what you did.

Don't you dare tell him.

I dare.

What?

Are you scared?

You should have realized this earlier.

If you gave me the letter earlier,

nothing would happen, right?

Come down.

Let's talk.

No.

We have nothing to talk about.

Are you stuck there?

Who said that?

I'm enjoying the moon up here.

No.

I'm enjoying the sun.

The scenery is great.

You really don't need my help?

Listen.

It's easy for me to climb down if I want to.

Look at my...

Mr. Xiao.

What are you doing?

Yueniang.

What are you two doing here?

-I just came out from the shooting range. -Mr. Xiao was lost.

-Instructor Shen said he wanted to see me. -I met him.

-I was showing him the way. -She came to tell me.

What are you talking about?

-Instructor Shen wants to see Mr. Xiao. -I got lost after coming out from the shooting range.

-Then she told me -Then I told him

-and showed me the way. -and showed him the way.

Why does it sound so strange?

Qinruo.

I'll explain to you later.

Well...

We're going to be late.

Let's go to class first.

Hurry up. Let's go.

We're going to be late.

Let's go.

We're going to be late.

What about Mr. Xiao?

Don't worry.

He doesn't need to go to class.

I have climbed every tree in this academy.

Where is my letter?

[Jixian Inn]

I was careless again.

Why are you screaming, Mr. Xiao?

Nothing.

I left something important at home.

I can't find it.

Is there anything I can help you with?

Miss Zhu is so cunning.

What?

I said nothing.

Mr. Zhou, don't worry.

By the way, Mr. Zhou,

are you familiar with Miss Zhu?

Mr. Xiao, you know this.

My relationship with her

is everything that you didn't allow me to say that day.

Then there is nothing else.

Why did you ask that?

I also want to ask you

why this person is so special.

Special?

What's so special about her?

She's

very annoying.

Considering Mr. Zhang's pace,

it will take at least about 10 minutes to make a round trip.

There's plenty of time.

Mr. Zhang hasn't marked it yet.

Xiao Yu.

God is not on your side.

Don't blame me.

I didn't know Xiao Yu's handwriting is pretty good.

It's said that a man's handwriting reflects his character.

It seems that is not true.

Although he's annoying,

if I change it,

I will destroy his future.

But he's really annoying.

He even threatened me.

But...

Forget it.

This is not something a decent person should do.

If I do that,

I don't deserve to be a daughter of the Song family.

Oh no!

This...

Good morning, Mr. Zhang.

I'm sorry, Xiao Yu.

I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

I'm sorry. Sorry.

Sorry. Sorry.

-You are? -Sir.

Is my young master here?

Uncle Hu?

Young Master.

You finally...

I finally found you, Young Master.

You finally came back.

Sir. Thank you for taking care of my young master these days.

I've helped extend your stay

to express my gratitude.

I'm flattered.

It's just a piece of cake.

Mr. Zhou,

don't stand on ceremony.

Uncle Hu.

Come with me.

Uncle Hu.

Do you know that you forgot to give me money?

I left in a hurry.

I really left in a hurry.

I...

Right.

How did you know I'm here?

He told me.

Young Master.

I booked a room for you next door.

Let me take your luggage there.

Okay.

Mr. Zhou,

let's have a drink together

after the room is ready.

Thank you, Mr. Xiao.

I can't handle alcohol.

A talented man like you can't handle alcohol?

Throughout history, talented individuals often have a romantic disposition.

You're too sober.

I'm not good at drinking.

I'm afraid

I can't have fun with you.

Okay.

I won't force you then.

Mr. Zhou. Rest early.

See you tomorrow.

Mr. Xiao.

If you invite me to drink tea,

I can accompany you.

Sure.

Tomorrow.

Uncle Hu.

The wine you brought back tastes great.

Hurry.

Come and try it.

Young Master.

I'm sorry for making it inconvenient for you these days.

Forget it.

Don't do it again.

By the way,

did you find anything this time?

The engagement

was decided when Song Zhu was very young.

But after Song Xu established the academy,

the two families became not very close.

It seems that Song Xu

has deliberately kept a distance from our family.

After all, the Xiao family has someone in the imperial court.

About the engagement,

the two families have reached a consensus in recent years.

They never mentioned it again.

So it's an arranged child betrothal.

I can't ruin their happiness.

But if I don't ruin it,

is it good

or bad for her?

The engagement is just a verbal promise.

There is no formal letter.

Considering the current situation,

even if Xiao Chuanzhong wants to write a formal letter,

I'm afraid it will be too late.

I'm just worried that if Song Xu sees you,

he will mention the engagement again.

Then I should get what I want

before he writes a formal letter.

The list will be released tomorrow.

If you are admitted,

it will be easier for us to take actions in the future.

Young Master, a toast to you.

It's easy.

Let's go.

Let's go take a look at the list together.

Lady Yan has left.

Hurry up.

Xiaoyue.

Hurry up. Let's go.

What's the hurry?

Let's go.

Lady Zhao.

They all have left.

Lady Zhao.

Are you going to take a look at the list too?

Everyone else is interested.

I think I should join them.

What about you, Miss Zhu?

I'm going too.

I think

the No. 1 must be Mr. Zhou.

I made it!

Me too.

Me too.

Mr. Zhou.

It's still early in the morning. Aren't you sleepy?

Actually,

I didn't sleep last night.

So I might as well come to take a look at the list early.

Mr. Zhou.

It's quite easy for you

to be admitted to Yiyang Academy.

Mr. Xiao,

let's go take a look at the list first.

Mr. Xiao.

Let's go.

Uncle Hu.

You go take a look for me.

Mr. Xiao,

why won't you go take a look personally?

I...

There are too many people.

It's... a bit crowded.

Crowded?

Mr. Xiao,

you have to take a look at the list personally

to be sure.

No, no, no.

-Well. -Come on.

Well.

Let me help you find your name.

Mr. Zhou. Well.

I...

Actually...

Excuse me.

Thank you.

It's hard to find my name too.

Excuse me.

[List of Students Admitted to Yiyang Academy]

One person.

Two people.

I didn't make it?

Mr. Xiao, calm down.

Let's keep looking.

I didn't...

Get out of the way!

Move!

Move!

Get out of the way!

Who are you?

Who is this?

Get out of the way!

Shut up!

Why are you so mean?

It's just a list.

Is it necessary to make a big scene?

Such a big scene.

If he is not making such a big scene,

how can he show that he's the son of the county magistrate?

It's not that difficult

to be admitted to legendary Yiyang Academy.

So arrogant.

Are you done?

What can I do for you?

You're blocking my view.

Who are you?

How dare you talk to our young master like that?

Attitude. Attitude.

Go ahead.

Oh, right.

If you still can't see next time,

jump up.

Eat more when you have nothing to do.

It can help you grow taller.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Young Master.

-Mr. Xiao. Mr. Xiao. -Young Master.

Mr. Xiao.

Maybe something went wrong.

Mr. Zhou,

go back first.

I suddenly remember something.

Young Master.

Where are you going?

Wait for me here.

Mr. Xiao.

Are you Senior Qinruo?

Mr. Xiao, you remember my name?

Are you here for me?

No.

I...

I want to ask

where the teacher who marked the exam papers is.

Over there.

Thank you.

Why did he leave?

Lady Yan.

Is that Mr. Xiao?

Where is he going?

Why was he with Lady Yan?

-I don't know. -What did you tell him?

Nothing.

Nothing.

Aren't we going to take a look at the list?

Let's go.

Right.

Yes. Take a look at the list.

-Let's go. -Let's go.

Hurry up.

Let's go. Stop looking.

Zhou Ji is the No. 1.

I was right about him.

Qinruo.

Whose name are you looking for?

Let me help you.

No wonder he was so cold.

Yueniang.

Come.

Isn't Yiyang Academy founded by your family?

Help me find out

why Mr. Xiao didn't make it.

It's inappropriate.

Why?

Only you.

No one else is more suitable than you.

It's appropriate.

It must be you.

Please help me.

You know my family has rules.

My father is strict.

I can't help you.

How about this?

I'll give you money.

Or I'll buy you whatever you want,

okay?

Yueniang.

Move.

Hurry!

Sir.

How dare you!

Sir, listen to me.

Move.

You are so rude.

Let me tell you.

Even if you get the first place,

Miss Zhu, what's going on?

-you won't be admitted to this academy. -I don't know.

I just want you

to check the test paper again.

I didn't mean to offend you.

Respect your teachers and rules. Do you understand?

You are asking me to check the paper again.

That means you doubt my ability of marking papers.

No, that's not what I meant.

I don't care what you meant.

Do you think you can check the papers in the academy

just because you want to?

Go back. Go back.

Let's go.

Sir.

Close the door.

You two go back early too.

Leave now, Miss Zhu.

I made a big mistake.

[Yiyang Academy]

Since I can't go in decently,

don't blame me for doing this.

Who are you?

-Who are you? -Young Master.

Uncle Hu?

Why are you here?

Young Master, I'm worried about you.

Considering the situation, I have no choice but to break in at night.

I'll come out as soon as I get it.

That's what I'm worried about.

Please think twice, Young Master.

Let's not rush it

and give it a further thought, okay?

I don't have time to wait any longer.

Do you want me to wait for the next year's exam?

You want to stop me?

I dare not.

Then why are you standing in my way?

Do you know the academy's layout?

No.

Do you know where it is hidden?

No.

So please think twice.

What if I insist?

Please think about the people behind you.

From today on,

you are Xiao Yu.

Young Master.

Let's go back.

Mr. Zhou, you are early.

Mr. Xiao.

I'm moving to Yiyang Academy.

This painting is for you

as a souvenir.

I hope you accept it.

I wish you can be admitted to Yiyang Academy next year.

Mr. Zhou.

Wait a minute.

You need it more than me.

Study hard in the academy.

We agreed to drink tea together.

But we didn't make it happen.

Let's meet again when there is a chance.

Mr. Xiao,

you don't want to take the exam again?

Let's go.

Let me walk you out.

Let's go.

Junior Zhou.

Senior Song.

Miss Zhu.

What brings you here?

Mr. Xiao is still here?

Greetings, Senior Song.

Greetings, Junior Zhou.

Congratulations, Junior Zhou. You got the first place.

Today, I specially came here

to congratulate you.

I've prepared a carriage

to help you carry your luggage to the academy.

Does Yiyang Academy value etiquette so much?

You even prepared a carriage for the No. 1 student?

Why haven't I heard of it?

Mr. Xiao didn't make it.

I feel very sorry.

If you study harder in the future,

you can get the first place too.

And I can hire another carriage to pick you up.

I'll pass.

The exam of Yiyang Academy is too difficult.

Junior Zhou.

Have you packed all things?

Let's go.

Senior.

I can go by myself.

Don't bother.

Not at all.

It's the carriage that will carry you,

not me.

I've already hired a carriage.

If we don't use it,

it would be a waste.

Well.

Thank you.

This belongs to Junior Zhou, right?

Let me carry it.

-Mr. Xiao. -Let's go.

Goodbye.

Mr. Zhou, take care.

Goodbye, Mr. Xiao.

According to their reaction,

they are hiding something.

Mr. Zhou, let me see you off.

What's the matter, Mr. Xiao?

I have something to discuss with Miss Zhu.

I'm not free today. Let's talk another day.

Then take it as doing me a favor today, okay?

Another day.

Today.

Another day.

Today.

-Another day. -Today.

-Another day. -Today.

-Another day. -Today.

Senior.

How about letting me go alone?

Okay.

Mr. Zhou, take care.

Junior Zhou.

Senior.

Junior Zhou.

Senior.

Junior Zhou.

Xiao Yu.

What do you mean?

You ruined my plan several times.

What do you want?

I know you want to ride with Zhou Ji.

What are you going to do if it's true?

And what are you going to do if it's not true?

But don't forget

you are engaged.

You've mentioned the engagement several times.

It will make me think that you really want to marry me.

In terms of daydreaming,

Miss Zhu is good at it.

Miss Zhu, can we talk?

Sir. Miss.

These are our signature dishes.

Please taste them while they're hot.

You can try them.

It seems

you are still afraid of me.

Of course.

I'm proposing a toast to you

to show my sincerity.

Just get to the point.

I'll go back if there's nothing else.

Does my failure in the exam

have something to do with you?

No.

Mr. Xiao, if you have evidence,

you can just show me.

Then why did you repeatedly try to stop me

since we made a deal?

Why did you do that?

When did we make a deal?

As expected,

you're really a person who doesn't keep your promises.

In that case,

you won't return the letter to me, right?

He failed.

Why should I be afraid of him?

What letter?

I've never seen any letter.

Miss Zhu.

If this is your attitude,

there is nothing to talk about.

Goodbye.

You asked me to send a letter to my father.

I didn't know what to write.

But now I have some ideas.

You've figured it out?

You should have realized it earlier.

And there wouldn't have been so much trouble.

I plan to tell my father

that you are the gentlest, most virtuous,

well-educated, polite,

and honest person I've ever seen.

I like you very much.

I hope our wedding can be arranged soon.

You...

What's wrong with you?

What do you want?

I want to know why you wouldn't let me get admitted.

Fine.

You want to know the truth?

Let me tell you.

I just don't want to marry you.

You don't want to marry me.

What does it have to do with my admission?

The Song family has a rule.

The daughters of the Song family

must marry the students of Song's Academy.

If you fail now,

the engagement can be suspended temporarily.

Understand?

You have this kind of family rule?

So

since the list has been released,

there is nothing you can do.

You should cancel the engagement as soon as possible.

At least you can be dignified.

Let me ask you.

Why do you want to cancel the engagement so much?

I told you.

I hate you. I hate you very much.

And what does it have to do with this engagement?

What's wrong with you?

Let me sort it out

and analyze it for you.

Even if I failed this year,

I can take the exam next year.

I can take the exam the year after next.

I can keep taking the exam

until I get admitted.

You are trying to provoke me, right?

No.

I just want to tell you

I just want to see Mr. Song.

Give the letter back to me.

And the engagement won't be a problem.

Listen.

No way.

I've burned the letter.

Don't even think about seeing my father.

What?

You heard it right.

I've burned the letter.

Don't even think about seeing my father.

Song Zhu, are you a human?

Ask yourself, are you a human?

I've never seen a woman like you.

Listen.

If you don't cancel the engagement,

you will marry someone like me.

Young Master,

you can't drink anymore.

You've had enough today.

Young Master.

Mad woman.

Young Master.

Mad woman!

She is a mad woman.

Listen.

I don't care if the engagement is canceled.

Young Master.

It's useless to scold her now.

What is done cannot be undone.

Let's think of another way, okay?

Uncle Hu.

You didn't do a good job.

Song Zhu

is such a mad woman.

How could you miss that information?

Young Master.

I asked about every one of the Song family.

Song Li, the eldest son of the Song family, has been a talented man since childhood.

He was given the Jinshi degree when he was under 20.

Song Ling, the eldest daughter of the Song family, is very smart.

Stop. Stop.

Song Zhu.

Song Zhu...

I also asked about

Song Zhu.

What did you find out?

She's from Yiyang.

That's all?

That's all.

That's everything

the person who sent me the message told me.

I...

I don't need you to ask about that.

Come on.

Young Master.

Young Master, stop drinking.

Young Master.

Gosh!

I'm telling you.

I met the only weird person

in the Song family.

I'm telling you.

Whoever will marry Song Zhu

will be in big trouble.

I wonder how many bad things

Xiao Yu did in his previous life

so that he will be punished like this in this life.

Young Master.

This is not our business.

Poor thing.

Don't worry about others, okay?

I'm worried about myself.

By the way,

Uncle Hu,

Mr. Song

will come out soon, right?

Help me prepare some gifts.

Young Master, you plan to

visit Mr. Song?

We don't have the letter.

And you failed to be admitted to the academy.

That's why I can't just sit and do nothing.

Song Zhu blocked my way.

I have to try something else.

Song Zhu.

Let's wait and see.

Dean.

Come in.

Dean.

You came out?

Yes.

Come on. Have a seat.

Songzhi,

during my meditation,

thank you for handling the exam thing.

Not at all. Dean.

Every year at this time, I look forward to

discussing good essays

and talking about the past and present

and the world with you.

This is my honor.

Why would I feel tired?

Is there anyone who impressed you this year?

There are

more than 10 students who wrote good essays.

Although most of them are ambitious,

they are a little unrealistic.

This is...

This essay is indeed well-written.

But I don't know why the ink was spilt on it.

[Student: Xiao Yu]

Xiao Yu.