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♪The moon sinks, ripples dance, violet stars awaken♪
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♪As time dissolves without a trace♪
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♪Frosted memories scatter, silk cannot veil the past♪
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♪Fate is drifting in silence♪
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♪Let winds and sands accompany the road ahead♪
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♪Looking back, joys and sorrows linger, no regrets remain♪
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♪Breaking free from the depths of darkness♪
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♪Like pearls of tears, we swirl with fate's embrace♪
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[Based on the novel The Story of Pearl Girl by Tan Tianyin]
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[The Story of Pearl Girl]
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[Episode 21]
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Duanwu.
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I wonder if your lady likes gold accessories.
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If she does,
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we could create a gold-inlaid jade piece,
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a brand-new design.
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But if you want it flawless,
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that won't be possible.
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My lady does like gold accessories.
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As long as you can fix it,
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adding some gold is no issue.
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Are you sure you can fix it?
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Fix it according to this design.
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Duanwu, the heat's just right.
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Good.
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Be careful.
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This clasp needs to be a bit smaller.
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Right here, it must be smaller.
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Fill in this seam.
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Mm, okay.
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Who's crowding around the Zheng' Mansion gate?
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Oh, you're here, Jin Xian.
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I specially invited the two of them
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to repair Lady Yu's bracelet.
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Zheng family has their own Jubao House,
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so why trouble outsiders?
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Can't you get them to work?
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With this spare time,
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you should focus on your own household.
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With such a sharp tongue,
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you should go comfort your lady more often.
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What nerve you have?
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How dare you speak ill of our lady!
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I didn't.
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I advise you to tone down the arrogance.
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The lady and concubines each have their place.
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We Zhengs aren't one of those unruly families.
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All will be revealed in time.
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What's with blocking the doorway?
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Once you're done, leave quickly.
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Bah!
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Let's see how long your pride lasts!
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Miss,
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who was that just now?
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What's it to you?
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Go back to fixing the bracelet!
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We've caused you trouble.
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We're new here,
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afraid we might break some taboos,
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so we asked a bit more just because of that.
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No harm in telling you.
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She's the maid of the primary wife, Lady Cui.
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Her name is Jin Xian.
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The Cui family in Zhenlang Pavilion?
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Who else would it be?
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But now that the Cui family has fallen,
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let's see how long her pride lasts.
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What are you standing around for?
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Get back to fixing that bracelet!
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I've been waiting forever.
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Almost done.
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It's finished.
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- Here you are, Miss Zhegu. - Miss, take a look.
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Is it to your liking?
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You do have some skill.
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Thank you, Miss Zhegu.
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How do you know my name?
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I heard
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that you're Lady Yu's most trusted aide,
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and also quite beautiful.
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Seeing you today,
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you truly are extraordinary.
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Miss, which pair of earrings did you fancy just now?
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This one.
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Our Miss does have an eye for these.
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Miss Zhegu,
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these earrings
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are the finest we've ever made,
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and they suit you perfectly.
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Very well.
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We heard that the Qionghua Festival is coming soon.
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Could you put in a good word for us?
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Of course, we wouldn't dare
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to aim for those famed songstresses,
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but maybe their maids
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could take a liking to our jewelry.
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Don't push your luck too far.
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We're only being bold
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because you seem so kind.
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It's our first time in Yangzhou,
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and it hasn't been easy.
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Please say a few good words to Lady Yu
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on our behalf.
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Hey...
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Thank you, Miss.
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Alright.
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You may leave for now.
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I'll first report to Lady Yu.
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Thank you, Miss.
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My lady, look!
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Those self-important old folks at Jubao House
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can only make old-fashioned gold-inlaid jade.
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This can't be their handiwork.
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You have a sharp eye, my lady.
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There are two girls at the back door,
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specializing in selling and repairing jewelry.
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They made this piece.
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What did they charge?
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They didn't ask for money.
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They only wanted to use your name
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to connect with some of the songstresses' maids,
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so they could sell a few trinkets.
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Clever plan, indeed.
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At least they know their place.
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Let's see what kind of people they are.
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If they're decent, I'll place them in Jubao House
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to be Fifth Young Master's eyes.
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Those old ones won't dare act against him.
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Smart thinking, my lady.
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What's Fifth Young Master been up to lately?
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Why haven't I seen him around?
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I heard he's been with Lady Shijiu from the Cui family...
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Enough of that!
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He and Shijiu grew up together.
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Remember,
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they're like brother and sister.
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The Cui family fell on hard times,
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so he's just helping her out.
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Understood.
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Off you go.
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Yes, ma'am.
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Oh, Fifth Young Master,
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don't you dare do anything foolish.
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Lady Shijiu,
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look who's here.
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Master Shijiu!
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Lady Shijiu!
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Tong!
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Tan!
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- Master Shijiu! - Lady Shijiu!
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Tan!
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Master Shijiu!
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Lady Shijiu!
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Master Shijiu!
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Lady Shijiu!
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Are you all right?
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- I'm fine. - Are you all right?
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Master Shijiu...
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Lady Shijiu, forgive me!
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Lady Shijiu!
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Lady Shijiu!
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Get up!
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Forgive me, Lady Shijiu!
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Those bandits were closing in on us.
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Tan and I had no other choice
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but to push you down.
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I understand.
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How...
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How did you end up so badly?
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Lady Shijiu, you don't know.
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Those bandits wouldn't let up.
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I ran for days,
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finally got out of the forest and into town.
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After that, I could only beg for food.
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Fortunately...
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Mr. Zheng saved us.
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Master Shijiu, I've missed you deeply...
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All right.
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Tong and Tan must have gone days without food.
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Let's get them something good to eat.
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Clean yourselves up.
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This courtyard is empty most of the time.
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If you don't mind, you can stay here.
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Garuda, arrange it.
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Yes, sir.
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Thank you.
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We've been friends since we were kids.
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No need for thanks.
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It's getting late.
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Get some rest.
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Lady Shijiu...
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Lady Shijiu...
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Get up, quickly!
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Lady Shijiu,
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now that the master is gone,
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what are we going to do?
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You still have me.
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We are always
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in the same boat.
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But I'll need you to help me with something.
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Who is it?
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Lady Shijiu...
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You...
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Lady Shijiu...
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It's so late. You...
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Master Shijiu,
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I'm sorry.
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I must avenge the Cui family,
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no matter the cost.
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Most of the jewelry shops in Yangzhou
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are now under Zheng's control.
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If we want to find an opening,
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we must start with the Qionghua Festival.
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If we stand out at the Qionghua Festival,
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it'll bring a handsome profit.
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However,
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all the famous songstresses in Yangzhou
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have powerful backers.
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Each of them is driven by self-interest.
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No one can resist the lure of money.
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Keep yesterday's jewelry for me.
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I'll make use of it.
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All right.
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Miss, let me peel an orange for you.
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Does this look nice?
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I think the one you had earlier looked better.
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Really?
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It should be a bit greener.
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It looks good.
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But it doesn't quite match my outfit today.
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Look at this color.
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You haven't visited in so long.
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Without your help,
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Lady Bai can't pick jewelry she likes herself.
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I've been so busy lately,
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handling various matters.
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Lady Yu, please, have a seat.
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It's a rare pleasure to have you here at Baicaojing House.
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Today, you must lend me your discerning eye.
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Zhegu, stay nearby.
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Yes, ma'am.
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Why did she leave so quickly?
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Surely Baicaojing House has some new treasures.
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Greetings, Miss Zhegu.
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As if we could afford anything here.
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- Yours is quite lovely. - We'll just admire this one.
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Let me try it on.
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Miss, is there anything you like?
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I feel what Zheng family gave me is enough.
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I'll take this one.
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Or maybe...
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- This one is like Lady Bai's. - I'll buy it,
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so you can wear it later.
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- Then I want the pink one. - With my natural beauty, I don't even need it!
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Look at them.
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Baicaojing House's goods are simply the best.
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Indeed.
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Thank you, Miss Zhegu, for bringing us here today.
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Miss,
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look at our new mother-of-pearl jewelry,
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Miss Zhegu's favorite.
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So beautiful!
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Such shallow taste,
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you haven't seen quality things, I suppose.
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Compared to Baicaojing House,
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they're still far off.
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Miss Zhegu,
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who are they?
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The one on the left is Yan Fenfen,
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always second place.
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Every day,
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she's scheming to compete with Lady Bai.
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The one with the flower in her hair
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is Xue Liniang.
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She's straightforward by nature,
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and the youngest among the songstresses,
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so naturally, she's rising fast.
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So Xue Liniang should be in the top three, right?
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Top three?
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She only gained popularity this year,
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not even ranked yet.
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But this year, with the Zheng family backing her,
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who knows who will win
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the top beauty title?
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Miss Zhegu, you're quite the expert.
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Do you like these two?
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Why hasn't Lady Yu come out yet?
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Isn't the Zheng family supporting you this time?
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Yes.
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But why is she talking
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with Lady Bai for so long?
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Do you think something's changed?
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How could that be?
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Yesterday, they brought over the jewelry for me to choose from,
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all top-notch pieces.
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Liniang,
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with the Zheng family behind you now,
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Lady Yu
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will surely give you some favor.
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Still, you should be cautious.
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Don't be too naive.
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Otherwise, someone scheming
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might steal your good fortune.
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These jewels are indeed fine,
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worthy of Lady Bai.
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But why would I need to appraise them?
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Please.
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It's rare to have your esteemed presence.
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A chance to chat with you
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is worth more than a thousand clever tricks.
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Absolutely.
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Just listening from the side, I've learned a lot.
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The Qionghua Festival is near.
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In previous years, the guild lead hosted it personally.
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I wonder if that's still the case this year?
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Our master is humble and low-key,
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unlike Mr. Cui, who loves the spotlight.
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So,
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all these bothersome matters fall on me.
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I'm so busy.
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No one would be more fitting to host it than you.
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The people of Yangzhou
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still admire your charm from back then.
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Mr. Zheng just took the seat this year.
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If you could help Jubao House produce a top beauty,
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wouldn't it be perfect?
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A cherry on top, even.
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Speaking of the top beauty title,
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Lady Bai has won it two years in a row.
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This year, if your Zheng family joins forces
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with my Baicaojing House,
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why worry about winning three in a row?
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How could I take the one Baicaojing House has backed?
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What are you saying?
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We're joining forces.
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It's not poaching.
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I appreciate your good intentions,
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but the Zheng family's journey is just beginning.
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If we're supporting someone, it'll be a younger talent.
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Xue Liniang would be a fine choice.
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Miss Xue is indeed promising.
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But...
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she's young and impulsive.
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She may not handle big responsibilities well.
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You have a keener eye than Mr. Zheng.
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You're kidding!
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How could I compare myself to the guild lead?
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Backing one or two
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makes no difference.
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There's no conflict.
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I heard
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Miss Xue was recommended by Mr. Si.
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Both Si and Wu are Zheng family men,
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wholeheartedly for the Zheng family.
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Of course.
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Both are outstanding individuals,
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trusted deeply by Mr. Zheng.
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The Zheng family prospers
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with capable heirs to follow.
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Miss Zhegu,
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may I ask if all the songstresses here today
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are attending the Qionghua Festival?
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Of course, who do you think?
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Only Lady Huan didn't show.
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Lady Huan?
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Why didn't she come?
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With that pride of hers,
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even if invited, she wouldn't come.
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Maybe
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she doesn't want to be a living sign for Baicaojing House.
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With Lady Bai around,
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who needs her as a sign?
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She lost to Lady Bai two years ago,
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and didn't even show up last year.
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If she didn't come last year,
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why come this year?
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Who knows?
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Maybe she's plotting something.
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00:21:53,623 --> 00:21:55,013
And you'd know, would you?
382
00:21:55,013 --> 00:21:56,383
After all,
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Lady Huan was once a famous songstress,
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and now there's a tough rival.
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Someone might lose sleep over it.
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The Huan family relied on the Cui family for business.
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Now that the Cui family has fallen,
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what do they have to live on?
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So, the Huan family will step back?
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00:22:11,423 --> 00:22:12,383
How come I didn't know?
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With your humble family background, you know nothing.
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00:22:13,973 --> 00:22:14,383
I...
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Miss Zhegu, born of a noble family,
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you truly know more than the rest of us.
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How are your preparations for the Qionghua Festival?
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Have you practiced enough?
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Lady Yu is here!
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Lady Yu has arrived.
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The Qionghua Festival is near.
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All of you should practice diligently,
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and don't indulge in comfort.
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Only then will you honor the hardships of your training.
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Yes, ma'am.
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00:22:39,823 --> 00:22:42,693
Miss Xue, mind your posture.
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Learn more from Lady Bai.
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If you don't perfect this dance,
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the Zheng family can replace you at any time.
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00:22:48,773 --> 00:22:52,663
Our Zheng family supports only the best.
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Yes, ma'am.
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00:22:56,293 --> 00:22:56,943
Zhegu.
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Here!
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Let's go.
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Step aside.
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Lady Bai, don't be angry.
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00:23:16,143 --> 00:23:16,773
I...
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00:23:28,103 --> 00:23:30,053
Su Muzhe greets Lady Bai.
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This Su Muzhe came with Lady Yu.
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Are you from the Zheng family?
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To answer Lady Bai,
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I am not from the Zheng family,
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00:23:43,533 --> 00:23:45,293
but our jewelry has caught
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00:23:45,453 --> 00:23:46,943
Lady Yu's eye,
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which brought us here to Baicaojing House
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for a visit.
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00:23:51,623 --> 00:23:54,493
Lady Yu is not easy to please.
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00:23:56,623 --> 00:23:58,583
What skill do you have to earn her favor?
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00:24:01,343 --> 00:24:02,493
Lady Bai, look.
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00:24:02,903 --> 00:24:04,733
The jewelry we crafted
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00:24:05,253 --> 00:24:07,973
is quite different from what's found in Yangzhou.
430
00:24:12,143 --> 00:24:14,663
I've heard your pipa playing is famous far and wide,
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00:24:15,343 --> 00:24:16,863
but at the Qionghua Festival,
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00:24:17,253 --> 00:24:19,833
other songstresses play equally well.
433
00:24:21,623 --> 00:24:23,183
If you wore
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00:24:23,183 --> 00:24:26,143
these mother-of-pearl press-on nails while playing,
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00:24:26,453 --> 00:24:29,863
you would surely shine at the festival.
436
00:24:31,213 --> 00:24:33,253
Typically, mother-of-pearl
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00:24:33,253 --> 00:24:35,453
is used on dowries or large items.
438
00:24:36,253 --> 00:24:38,213
But you defy convention,
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00:24:38,663 --> 00:24:40,693
using it on such a small press-on nail.
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00:24:40,693 --> 00:24:41,973
The craftsmanship is exquisite,
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00:24:42,343 --> 00:24:43,533
and the thought behind it is clever.
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00:24:46,943 --> 00:24:48,293
So, your response?
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00:24:50,493 --> 00:24:53,013
Lady Bai, if you wish to win the top beauty title,
444
00:24:53,663 --> 00:24:55,733
Zhenlang Pavilion is willing to support you fully.
445
00:24:58,183 --> 00:24:59,343
Zhenlang Pavilion?
446
00:24:59,733 --> 00:25:00,973
Is it you
447
00:25:01,293 --> 00:25:03,493
who's replacing the Cui family?
448
00:25:04,773 --> 00:25:05,533
Exactly.
449
00:25:09,053 --> 00:25:12,293
But hoping to win Yangzhou's top beauty title
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00:25:12,943 --> 00:25:15,253
with just ten press-on nails
451
00:25:15,423 --> 00:25:16,773
is rather naive.
452
00:25:21,343 --> 00:25:22,943
Consider this a token of introduction from Zhenlang Pavilion,
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00:25:23,183 --> 00:25:24,183
a small gesture.
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00:25:29,803 --> 00:25:30,513
Lady Bai...
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00:25:37,053 --> 00:25:38,973
Lady Bai, I'm awaiting your response.
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00:25:41,053 --> 00:25:43,663
Miss Su, while the mother-of-pearl is exquisite,
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00:25:44,623 --> 00:25:46,693
it still can't match Zhenlang Pavilion's influence.
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00:25:47,103 --> 00:25:48,143
Apologies.
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00:26:02,103 --> 00:26:02,903
Serve tea.
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00:26:06,903 --> 00:26:08,453
Master Yan, please, have a seat.
461
00:26:09,103 --> 00:26:09,903
No need.
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00:26:10,453 --> 00:26:12,533
I want you to win the Qionghua Festival,
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no matter the cost.
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00:26:24,533 --> 00:26:25,213
Certainly.
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00:26:25,583 --> 00:26:28,053
You're welcome to choose from any of Zhenlang Pavilion's jewels.
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00:26:29,733 --> 00:26:31,253
Thank you for your generosity, Master.
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Master Yan,
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I will do my utmost.
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00:26:37,053 --> 00:26:39,583
But I do have a small request.
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I'm fond of Baicaojing House,
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00:26:42,863 --> 00:26:43,863
so I wonder if you could...
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00:26:43,863 --> 00:26:44,623
Of course.
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00:26:45,973 --> 00:26:47,663
I'll look after Baicaojing House.
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00:26:48,943 --> 00:26:49,823
After all,
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00:26:49,823 --> 00:26:51,733
it was founded by your younger brother.
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00:26:55,903 --> 00:26:56,903
Master Yan...
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00:27:18,293 --> 00:27:20,453
Duanwu, how did it go?
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00:27:24,423 --> 00:27:26,103
Shall we look elsewhere?
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00:27:26,253 --> 00:27:28,053
I saw plenty of songstresses earlier.
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00:27:35,103 --> 00:27:35,863
Yunxiu,
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00:27:37,293 --> 00:27:39,343
do you recall them mentioning
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00:27:40,693 --> 00:27:41,493
Lady Huan?
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00:27:43,183 --> 00:27:43,973
Lady Huan?
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00:27:47,963 --> 00:27:49,313
Women are so short-sighted,
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selling themselves out for a set of jewels.
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00:27:51,453 --> 00:27:53,733
You saw Lady Yu's attitude toward us.
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00:27:54,253 --> 00:27:56,823
There's no way she'd turn to our Baicaojing House.
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00:27:56,973 --> 00:27:58,103
I just don't understand it.
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00:27:58,863 --> 00:28:00,583
How is Xue Liniang any better than you?
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00:28:04,493 --> 00:28:05,733
If Lady Yu is out of reach,
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let's aim for Zheng Wu instead.
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00:28:07,973 --> 00:28:09,693
After all, no cat can resist the fish.
493
00:28:10,013 --> 00:28:11,663
Invite him out for drinks a few times,
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00:28:12,103 --> 00:28:13,693
then, once he's had enough, you...
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00:28:14,183 --> 00:28:15,343
What are you talking about?
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00:28:15,343 --> 00:28:16,663
I'm your elder sister!
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00:28:16,903 --> 00:28:19,343
Clearly, the older you get, the more sensitive you become.
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00:28:22,343 --> 00:28:24,293
I can work with Yan Zijing.
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00:28:25,823 --> 00:28:26,943
Even if he doesn't approach me,
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00:28:27,663 --> 00:28:29,253
I'll find a way to get close to him.
501
00:28:30,253 --> 00:28:30,943
Why?
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00:28:31,423 --> 00:28:34,103
Don't ask. Just focus on managing Baicaojing House.
503
00:28:34,103 --> 00:28:35,453
I will pave the way for you.
504
00:28:37,213 --> 00:28:38,943
Fine, I'll do as you say.
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00:28:41,943 --> 00:28:42,863
Yan Zijing...
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00:28:51,103 --> 00:28:53,143
Madam, Mr. Zheng has arrived.
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Mom.
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00:28:55,183 --> 00:28:55,973
You were looking for me?
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00:28:56,253 --> 00:28:57,863
You're never home.
510
00:28:57,863 --> 00:28:59,383
Can't I call on you without reason?
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00:29:01,143 --> 00:29:01,823
Mom,
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00:29:02,143 --> 00:29:03,493
I brought you some honey jujube cakes.
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00:29:03,493 --> 00:29:04,693
They're from Yichun Teahouse.
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00:29:08,053 --> 00:29:09,103
Don't think I don't know
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00:29:09,103 --> 00:29:09,943
where you've been.
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00:29:10,213 --> 00:29:11,973
Yichun Teahouse is in the other courtyard.
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00:29:12,383 --> 00:29:13,143
What were you doing there?
518
00:29:14,383 --> 00:29:15,943
Mom...
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00:29:15,943 --> 00:29:16,823
Stand straight!
520
00:29:17,103 --> 00:29:18,183
Wipe that grin off your face.
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00:29:18,213 --> 00:29:18,833
Turn around.
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00:29:18,903 --> 00:29:20,593
I'm not a child anymore.
523
00:29:22,293 --> 00:29:24,663
Cui Shijiu is the legitimate daughter of the Cui family.
524
00:29:24,943 --> 00:29:26,693
Marrying her was a great advantage before.
525
00:29:27,013 --> 00:29:28,593
But now that the Cui family has fallen,
526
00:29:28,623 --> 00:29:29,863
she's nothing but a burden to you.
527
00:29:32,493 --> 00:29:33,623
With the lady's influence waning,
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00:29:33,973 --> 00:29:34,663
this
529
00:29:34,663 --> 00:29:36,383
is the perfect opportunity for us.
530
00:29:37,583 --> 00:29:39,953
Or do you want to remain a concubine's son forever?
531
00:29:45,623 --> 00:29:46,863
Don't forget,
532
00:29:47,143 --> 00:29:49,823
the lady is Cui Shijiu's own aunt,
533
00:29:49,823 --> 00:29:51,583
and Zheng Si is her cousin.
534
00:29:51,943 --> 00:29:53,773
Be careful not to let this woman ruin you.
535
00:29:55,103 --> 00:29:56,733
Mom, don't worry.
536
00:29:57,493 --> 00:29:58,823
I know what I'm doing.
537
00:30:04,903 --> 00:30:06,773
What were you doing last night? Didn't sleep well?
538
00:30:07,453 --> 00:30:08,213
Tell me the truth.
539
00:30:08,773 --> 00:30:11,143
I slept just fine, really.
540
00:30:21,583 --> 00:30:23,013
The Qionghua Festival is approaching...
541
00:30:23,013 --> 00:30:23,453
Here,
542
00:30:23,493 --> 00:30:25,053
- have some tea, Mom. - Zheng Zhiheng, listen to me!
543
00:30:25,493 --> 00:30:27,673
Be cautious with the Jubao House.
544
00:30:27,773 --> 00:30:30,143
Watch out for Zheng Si's schemes behind your back.
545
00:30:32,663 --> 00:30:33,293
By the way,
546
00:30:33,493 --> 00:30:35,663
I recently found a suitable candidate,
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00:30:35,733 --> 00:30:37,013
quite skilled.
548
00:30:37,343 --> 00:30:39,183
I'm planning to place her in Jubao House
549
00:30:39,183 --> 00:30:40,663
as an informant for you,
550
00:30:41,013 --> 00:30:43,343
so those old folks won't disrespect you.
551
00:30:43,533 --> 00:30:45,053
Take some time to check her out.
552
00:30:47,733 --> 00:30:49,423
If she has your approval,
553
00:30:49,943 --> 00:30:50,863
her skills must be top-notch.
554
00:30:54,533 --> 00:30:56,533
Sachets and pouches...
555
00:30:56,733 --> 00:30:57,213
Move on.
556
00:30:58,213 --> 00:30:59,103
Have a look!
557
00:31:01,183 --> 00:31:03,383
Weren't they supposed to bring me jewelry?
558
00:31:03,663 --> 00:31:05,213
Why haven't they arrived?
559
00:31:06,143 --> 00:31:07,013
Are they playing me?
560
00:31:07,493 --> 00:31:08,293
Who's playing you?
561
00:31:09,863 --> 00:31:11,903
Mr. Zheng. No one.
562
00:31:25,583 --> 00:31:26,423
Where did you get this?
563
00:31:28,773 --> 00:31:29,623
It's...
564
00:31:30,343 --> 00:31:31,903
it's from Miss Su.
565
00:31:38,583 --> 00:31:41,293
Is she the craftsman my mom recently met?
566
00:31:41,663 --> 00:31:42,453
It's her.
567
00:31:44,823 --> 00:31:45,423
What's her name?
568
00:31:45,773 --> 00:31:47,493
She's called Su Muzhe,
569
00:31:47,773 --> 00:31:48,693
just a little peddler.
570
00:31:52,943 --> 00:31:53,623
Where does she live?
571
00:31:53,843 --> 00:31:57,203
[Yunsheng Inn]
572
00:31:59,583 --> 00:32:00,103
Sir,
573
00:32:00,773 --> 00:32:01,823
Su Muzhe isn't here.
574
00:32:02,053 --> 00:32:03,053
They say she went on business.
575
00:32:04,973 --> 00:32:05,823
Business?
576
00:32:10,143 --> 00:32:11,143
Quite capable.
577
00:32:13,493 --> 00:32:13,973
Let's go.
578
00:32:21,253 --> 00:32:22,253
Zheng Wu?
579
00:32:39,663 --> 00:32:40,293
Yunxiu,
580
00:32:40,903 --> 00:32:41,943
you should head back first.
581
00:32:43,493 --> 00:32:44,143
All right.
582
00:33:01,533 --> 00:33:03,823
So, you are Su Muzhe,
583
00:33:03,823 --> 00:33:05,213
the little peddler
584
00:33:05,213 --> 00:33:07,183
who dares to target my mother?
585
00:33:15,493 --> 00:33:16,583
In Yangzhou,
586
00:33:16,863 --> 00:33:18,903
it's my first time
587
00:33:19,213 --> 00:33:20,183
waiting for someone like this.
588
00:33:20,823 --> 00:33:22,213
Greetings, Mr. Zheng.
589
00:33:24,383 --> 00:33:26,773
Had I known you were waiting,
590
00:33:28,053 --> 00:33:29,453
I'd have returned sooner.
591
00:33:38,493 --> 00:33:39,623
Every year,
592
00:33:39,623 --> 00:33:42,213
countless people try to ally
593
00:33:42,213 --> 00:33:43,343
with the Zheng family.
594
00:33:44,183 --> 00:33:47,423
I've seen too many like you.
595
00:33:51,183 --> 00:33:51,773
Well,
596
00:33:52,453 --> 00:33:54,013
since my mother recommended you,
597
00:33:54,903 --> 00:33:57,253
there's an opening in Jubao House.
598
00:33:58,343 --> 00:33:59,773
Let's see what you're capable of.
599
00:34:01,823 --> 00:34:03,253
Thank Lady Yu for the opportunity,
600
00:34:05,493 --> 00:34:06,733
and thank you for the recognition.
601
00:34:07,053 --> 00:34:08,343
But with the Qionghua Festival near,
602
00:34:09,263 --> 00:34:11,823
I ask you to return in a month,
603
00:34:12,223 --> 00:34:14,013
by then you will certainly offer
604
00:34:14,013 --> 00:34:14,943
a higher bid.
605
00:34:15,173 --> 00:34:18,423
The Qionghua Festival has always been the domain of the jewelry families.
606
00:34:19,973 --> 00:34:20,703
You,
607
00:34:21,173 --> 00:34:23,303
a newcomer peddler in Yangzhou,
608
00:34:24,053 --> 00:34:25,703
what can you pull off?
609
00:34:26,053 --> 00:34:27,703
What can I pull off?
610
00:34:30,093 --> 00:34:31,263
Just wait and see.
611
00:34:36,093 --> 00:34:36,533
Fine!
612
00:34:37,703 --> 00:34:38,703
Let's wait and see.
613
00:34:50,743 --> 00:34:52,013
Lady Huan, come down!
614
00:34:53,493 --> 00:34:54,133
Lady Huan!
615
00:35:00,053 --> 00:35:00,903
Be careful!
616
00:35:04,943 --> 00:35:05,573
Lady Huan...
617
00:35:07,093 --> 00:35:07,673
Look.
618
00:35:10,093 --> 00:35:11,423
Be careful!
619
00:35:11,743 --> 00:35:12,863
- Please come down... - Who is that?
620
00:35:12,863 --> 00:35:13,783
That's Lady Huan.
621
00:35:13,783 --> 00:35:15,973
- What if you fall into the water? - She acts like that every day.
622
00:35:17,493 --> 00:35:18,133
Lady Huan...
623
00:35:18,133 --> 00:35:19,423
These songstresses,
624
00:35:19,453 --> 00:35:20,503
- each has her own way. - Lady Huan...
625
00:35:20,503 --> 00:35:22,403
- Just showing off - I beg you, come down!
626
00:35:22,403 --> 00:35:23,073
Exactly.
627
00:35:23,173 --> 00:35:24,673
Probably she's abandoned by the Huan family.
628
00:35:24,673 --> 00:35:25,723
That's too risky!
629
00:35:28,743 --> 00:35:31,263
Lady Huan, please come down.
630
00:35:31,783 --> 00:35:33,973
Be careful not to fall into the water.
631
00:35:34,263 --> 00:35:35,573
So what if I fall?
632
00:35:37,343 --> 00:35:38,573
So what if I live or die?
633
00:35:38,863 --> 00:35:40,613
Don't joke about this!
634
00:35:41,013 --> 00:35:42,533
Please don't scare me.
635
00:35:42,903 --> 00:35:44,383
When have I ever scared you?
636
00:35:45,493 --> 00:35:47,493
When have I ever joked with you?
637
00:35:54,013 --> 00:35:56,533
I wondered why Lady Huan stood here every day.
638
00:35:57,303 --> 00:35:58,093
As expected,
639
00:35:58,743 --> 00:36:00,343
the view from here
640
00:36:00,653 --> 00:36:02,133
truly is different from the rest.
641
00:36:10,943 --> 00:36:13,093
Free yet within bounds.
642
00:36:14,223 --> 00:36:15,653
If you wish to jump in, then go ahead.
643
00:36:17,303 --> 00:36:18,903
Why fear what others say?
644
00:36:27,053 --> 00:36:28,263
Or perhaps,
645
00:36:29,943 --> 00:36:31,383
you never intended to jump in at all.
646
00:36:35,383 --> 00:36:36,823
If that's the case,
647
00:36:39,093 --> 00:36:40,863
why not discuss a business deal with me?
648
00:37:04,453 --> 00:37:06,823
Speak your mind.
649
00:37:23,573 --> 00:37:25,343
Don't you want to be a songstress
650
00:37:27,493 --> 00:37:28,823
or win the top beauty title?
651
00:37:29,493 --> 00:37:30,303
Does it matter?
652
00:37:33,423 --> 00:37:34,303
Gaining brings no joy,
653
00:37:34,453 --> 00:37:35,613
and losing brings no sorrow.
654
00:37:36,013 --> 00:37:39,613
Then what is it that you desire?
655
00:37:41,573 --> 00:37:43,823
And you? What do you desire?
656
00:37:50,743 --> 00:37:52,653
I came to Yangzhou after many close calls,
657
00:37:53,223 --> 00:37:55,093
simply wishing to establish myself here.
658
00:37:56,973 --> 00:37:58,303
I'm not like you.
659
00:37:59,823 --> 00:38:01,303
What I seek
660
00:38:02,653 --> 00:38:04,173
is to find a devoted heart
661
00:38:05,383 --> 00:38:06,743
and never part till we grow old.
662
00:38:10,173 --> 00:38:12,823
So, that's the reason you wish to retire?
663
00:38:13,173 --> 00:38:15,133
But if you retire like this,
664
00:38:15,343 --> 00:38:17,133
will those who once supported you
665
00:38:18,453 --> 00:38:20,093
let you go so easily?
666
00:38:23,013 --> 00:38:24,493
The Huan family promoted me
667
00:38:25,343 --> 00:38:27,703
merely to be a living sign for their jewelry shops.
668
00:38:27,703 --> 00:38:29,383
Those noble sons lifted me up
669
00:38:29,973 --> 00:38:32,173
just because they liked my pipa's tune.
670
00:38:32,653 --> 00:38:35,053
When Bai Niao used cheap tricks to win over me,
671
00:38:36,453 --> 00:38:37,823
they suddenly decided
672
00:38:37,823 --> 00:38:39,743
Bai Niao's pipa playing was the true melody of heaven.
673
00:38:44,703 --> 00:38:46,573
This world is full of filth,
674
00:38:47,223 --> 00:38:49,613
and I'm merely a puppet on strings.
675
00:38:50,223 --> 00:38:51,223
Only he...
676
00:38:51,653 --> 00:38:53,223
he promised to marry me.
677
00:38:53,653 --> 00:38:55,343
He treats me differently
678
00:38:57,093 --> 00:38:58,263
from everyone else.
679
00:38:58,263 --> 00:38:59,383
If he's so good,
680
00:39:02,093 --> 00:39:03,653
why hasn't he married you?
681
00:39:06,263 --> 00:39:07,703
He has his own hardships.
682
00:39:08,013 --> 00:39:09,133
But I trust him.
683
00:39:10,533 --> 00:39:11,573
I believe
684
00:39:14,533 --> 00:39:15,973
he will fulfill his promise.
685
00:39:20,973 --> 00:39:22,423
And after you retire?
686
00:39:23,093 --> 00:39:24,823
How do you plan to live?
687
00:39:26,863 --> 00:39:28,533
I can do more than play the pipa.
688
00:39:29,013 --> 00:39:30,493
I know my way around the kitchen, too.
689
00:39:31,053 --> 00:39:32,653
At worst, I'll sell off the jewels
690
00:39:33,013 --> 00:39:34,703
to support myself.
691
00:39:35,533 --> 00:39:36,863
Living off savings
692
00:39:36,863 --> 00:39:38,403
eventually leads to running out.
693
00:39:39,303 --> 00:39:41,383
Would you like to have your own business
694
00:39:43,343 --> 00:39:44,573
here in Yangzhou?
695
00:39:44,973 --> 00:39:46,093
This way,
696
00:39:46,273 --> 00:39:47,833
you won't need to bow to others.
697
00:39:47,943 --> 00:39:49,613
And even if one day you wish to retire,
698
00:39:50,573 --> 00:39:52,013
and live an ordinary life,
699
00:39:53,223 --> 00:39:54,653
you'll have a place to shelter you.
700
00:40:03,223 --> 00:40:05,703
If you rely only on the lover in your heart,
701
00:40:08,133 --> 00:40:11,943
all is well in deep affection,
702
00:40:13,743 --> 00:40:14,903
but once feelings fade,
703
00:40:16,743 --> 00:40:17,943
you'll be as strangers.
704
00:40:18,383 --> 00:40:19,943
Without a fallback plan,
705
00:40:20,703 --> 00:40:22,553
you'll end up hurt in the end.
706
00:40:32,383 --> 00:40:35,393
Perhaps what you say is right.
707
00:40:38,093 --> 00:40:39,013
Lady Huan,
708
00:40:43,303 --> 00:40:44,823
I can help you win the top beauty title.
709
00:40:45,493 --> 00:40:48,223
In this Qionghua Festival, I am but a supporting role.
710
00:40:48,943 --> 00:40:50,423
You want to help me win the top beauty title?
711
00:40:54,093 --> 00:40:55,303
Not me helping you,
712
00:40:57,453 --> 00:40:59,013
but rather, you helping me.
713
00:40:59,943 --> 00:41:01,903
With your pipa skills,
714
00:41:02,573 --> 00:41:04,453
paired with the craftsmanship of Clear Mind,
715
00:41:14,053 --> 00:41:15,533
you will find it interesting.
716
00:41:32,053 --> 00:41:33,303
Clear Mind?
717
00:41:34,573 --> 00:41:36,703
I've never heard of it. Where is it?
718
00:41:37,013 --> 00:41:38,013
It doesn't yet exist.
719
00:41:38,943 --> 00:41:40,453
Actually, Clear Mind
720
00:41:40,453 --> 00:41:42,503
is the reason I came to see you.
721
00:41:42,573 --> 00:41:44,133
You want to open a shop in Yangzhou?
722
00:41:48,133 --> 00:41:49,423
What is your name?
723
00:41:50,533 --> 00:41:51,533
Su Muzhe.
724
00:41:53,713 --> 00:41:55,143
Su Muzhe...
725
00:42:05,653 --> 00:42:07,303
The Qionghua Festival is dull,
726
00:42:08,133 --> 00:42:09,453
but you are intriguing.
727
00:42:12,703 --> 00:42:14,223
I might just play along with you.
728
00:42:55,803 --> 00:43:01,923
♪Life flows like a boat, navigating joys and woes♪
729
00:43:01,963 --> 00:43:07,243
♪Longing for distant shores♪
730
00:43:07,563 --> 00:43:11,123
♪Aware this moment may tear my heart apart♪
731
00:43:11,123 --> 00:43:13,963
♪Better to roam alone♪
732
00:43:13,963 --> 00:43:18,683
♪Many depart, none return♪
733
00:43:20,283 --> 00:43:26,483
♪How can we resist gazing at each other amid the blooms?♪
734
00:43:27,283 --> 00:43:32,163
♪Your face glows like lanterns in the night♪
735
00:43:32,603 --> 00:43:35,683
♪Love fades on the stone bridge, yet bonds remain♪
736
00:43:36,403 --> 00:43:38,923
♪How can we endure the binds of longing?♪
737
00:43:39,443 --> 00:43:45,683
♪Like a grand dream, a lone cup of wine♪
738
00:43:48,363 --> 00:43:51,323
♪May this world hold♪
739
00:43:51,363 --> 00:43:54,483
♪Both sorrow and warmth♪
740
00:43:55,043 --> 00:44:00,403
♪To hide a broken heart away with laughter and tears♪
741
00:44:01,363 --> 00:44:04,203
♪A debt across time awaits♪
742
00:44:04,603 --> 00:44:07,323
♪A simple tale unfolds♪
743
00:44:07,483 --> 00:44:12,723
♪Nothing compares to soft rice and sweet tea♪
744
00:44:13,403 --> 00:44:16,083
♪May this fate intertwine♪
745
00:44:16,083 --> 00:44:19,643
♪Half in regret, half in longing♪
746
00:44:20,323 --> 00:44:25,483
♪Radiant memories tint your gaze♪
747
00:44:26,443 --> 00:44:28,923
♪The world's bitterness♪
748
00:44:29,363 --> 00:44:32,163
♪Still accompanies my dreams♪
749
00:44:32,683 --> 00:44:38,003
♪Drifting afar on the shore of your life♪
750
00:44:38,243 --> 00:44:42,083
♪Quietly watching over you♪
751
00:44:42,083 --> 00:44:47,083
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