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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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00:21:22,220 --> 00:21:23,360
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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And you'd know, would you?
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00:21:54,990 --> 00:21:56,360
After all,
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Lady Huan was once a famous songstress,
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00:21:58,880 --> 00:22:01,990
and now there's a tough rival.
383
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Someone might lose sleep over it.
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00:22:05,080 --> 00:22:07,190
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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00:22:11,400 --> 00:22:12,360
How come I didn't know?
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With your humble family background, you know nothing.
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00:22:13,950 --> 00:22:14,360
I...
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Miss Zhegu, born of a noble family,
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00:22:16,800 --> 00:22:18,270
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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00:22:20,430 --> 00:22:21,600
Have you practiced enough?
395
00:22:22,710 --> 00:22:23,640
Lady Yu is here!
396
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Lady Yu has arrived.
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00:22:28,990 --> 00:22:30,750
The Qionghua Festival is near.
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00:22:30,750 --> 00:22:32,560
All of you should practice diligently,
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and don't indulge in comfort.
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00:22:34,120 --> 00:22:36,230
Only then will you honor the hardships of your training.
401
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Yes, ma'am.
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00:22:39,800 --> 00:22:42,670
Miss Xue, mind your posture.
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00:22:43,080 --> 00:22:44,600
Learn more from Lady Bai.
404
00:22:45,120 --> 00:22:46,840
If you don't perfect this dance,
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the Zheng family can replace you at any time.
406
00:22:48,750 --> 00:22:52,640
Our Zheng family supports only the best.
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00:22:55,510 --> 00:22:56,270
Yes, ma'am.
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00:22:56,270 --> 00:22:56,920
Zhegu.
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00:22:56,920 --> 00:22:57,670
Here!
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00:22:57,670 --> 00:22:58,080
Let's go.
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Step aside.
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00:23:13,400 --> 00:23:15,840
Lady Bai, don't be angry.
413
00:23:16,120 --> 00:23:16,750
I...
414
00:23:28,080 --> 00:23:30,030
Su Muzhe greets Lady Bai.
415
00:23:30,030 --> 00:23:32,320
This Su Muzhe came with Lady Yu.
416
00:23:37,510 --> 00:23:38,950
Are you from the Zheng family?
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To answer Lady Bai,
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00:23:40,990 --> 00:23:42,190
I am not from the Zheng family,
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00:23:43,510 --> 00:23:45,270
but our jewelry has caught
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00:23:45,430 --> 00:23:46,920
Lady Yu's eye,
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00:23:47,710 --> 00:23:50,080
which brought us here to Baicaojing House
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00:23:50,190 --> 00:23:51,360
for a visit.
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00:23:51,600 --> 00:23:54,470
Lady Yu is not easy to please.
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00:23:56,600 --> 00:23:58,560
What skill do you have to earn her favor?
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00:24:01,320 --> 00:24:02,470
Lady Bai, look.
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00:24:02,880 --> 00:24:04,710
The jewelry we crafted
427
00:24:05,230 --> 00:24:07,950
is quite different from what's found in Yangzhou.
428
00:24:12,120 --> 00:24:14,640
I've heard your pipa playing is famous far and wide,
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00:24:15,320 --> 00:24:16,840
but at the Qionghua Festival,
430
00:24:17,230 --> 00:24:19,810
other songstresses play equally well.
431
00:24:21,600 --> 00:24:23,160
If you wore
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00:24:23,160 --> 00:24:26,120
these mother-of-pearl press-on nails while playing,
433
00:24:26,430 --> 00:24:29,840
you would surely shine at the festival.
434
00:24:31,190 --> 00:24:33,230
Typically, mother-of-pearl
435
00:24:33,230 --> 00:24:35,430
is used on dowries or large items.
436
00:24:36,230 --> 00:24:38,190
But you defy convention,
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00:24:38,640 --> 00:24:40,670
using it on such a small press-on nail.
438
00:24:40,670 --> 00:24:41,950
The craftsmanship is exquisite,
439
00:24:42,320 --> 00:24:43,510
and the thought behind it is clever.
440
00:24:46,920 --> 00:24:48,270
So, your response?
441
00:24:50,470 --> 00:24:52,990
Lady Bai, if you wish to win the top beauty title,
442
00:24:53,640 --> 00:24:55,710
Zhenlang Pavilion is willing to support you fully.
443
00:24:58,160 --> 00:24:59,320
Zhenlang Pavilion?
444
00:24:59,710 --> 00:25:00,950
Is it you
445
00:25:01,270 --> 00:25:03,470
who's replacing the Cui family?
446
00:25:04,750 --> 00:25:05,510
Exactly.
447
00:25:09,030 --> 00:25:12,270
But hoping to win Yangzhou's top beauty title
448
00:25:12,920 --> 00:25:15,230
with just ten press-on nails
449
00:25:15,400 --> 00:25:16,750
is rather naive.
450
00:25:21,320 --> 00:25:22,920
Consider this a token of introduction from Zhenlang Pavilion,
451
00:25:23,160 --> 00:25:24,160
a small gesture.
452
00:25:29,780 --> 00:25:30,490
Lady Bai...
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00:25:37,030 --> 00:25:38,950
Lady Bai, I'm awaiting your response.
454
00:25:41,030 --> 00:25:43,640
Miss Su, while the mother-of-pearl is exquisite,
455
00:25:44,600 --> 00:25:46,670
it still can't match Zhenlang Pavilion's influence.
456
00:25:47,080 --> 00:25:48,120
Apologies.
457
00:26:02,080 --> 00:26:02,880
Serve tea.
458
00:26:06,880 --> 00:26:08,430
Master Yan, please, have a seat.
459
00:26:09,080 --> 00:26:09,880
No need.
460
00:26:10,430 --> 00:26:12,510
I want you to win the Qionghua Festival,
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00:26:12,510 --> 00:26:13,710
no matter the cost.
462
00:26:24,510 --> 00:26:25,190
Certainly.
463
00:26:25,560 --> 00:26:28,030
You're welcome to choose from any of Zhenlang Pavilion's jewels.
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00:26:29,710 --> 00:26:31,230
Thank you for your generosity, Master.
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00:26:32,950 --> 00:26:33,640
Master Yan,
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00:26:34,560 --> 00:26:36,560
I will do my utmost.
467
00:26:37,030 --> 00:26:39,560
But I do have a small request.
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00:26:39,880 --> 00:26:42,400
I'm fond of Baicaojing House,
469
00:26:42,840 --> 00:26:43,840
so I wonder if you could...
470
00:26:43,840 --> 00:26:44,600
Of course.
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00:26:45,950 --> 00:26:47,640
I'll look after Baicaojing House.
472
00:26:48,920 --> 00:26:49,800
After all,
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00:26:49,800 --> 00:26:51,710
it was founded by your younger brother.
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00:26:55,880 --> 00:26:56,880
Master Yan...
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00:27:18,270 --> 00:27:20,430
Duanwu, how did it go?
476
00:27:24,400 --> 00:27:26,080
Shall we look elsewhere?
477
00:27:26,230 --> 00:27:28,030
I saw plenty of songstresses earlier.
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00:27:35,080 --> 00:27:35,840
Yunxiu,
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00:27:37,270 --> 00:27:39,320
do you recall them mentioning
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00:27:40,670 --> 00:27:41,470
Lady Huan?
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00:27:43,160 --> 00:27:43,950
Lady Huan?
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00:27:47,940 --> 00:27:49,290
Women are so short-sighted,
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00:27:49,640 --> 00:27:51,100
selling themselves out for a set of jewels.
484
00:27:51,430 --> 00:27:53,710
You saw Lady Yu's attitude toward us.
485
00:27:54,230 --> 00:27:56,800
There's no way she'd turn to our Baicaojing House.
486
00:27:56,950 --> 00:27:58,080
I just don't understand it.
487
00:27:58,840 --> 00:28:00,560
How is Xue Liniang any better than you?
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00:28:04,470 --> 00:28:05,710
If Lady Yu is out of reach,
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00:28:06,080 --> 00:28:07,320
let's aim for Zheng Wu instead.
490
00:28:07,950 --> 00:28:09,670
After all, no cat can resist the fish.
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00:28:09,990 --> 00:28:11,640
Invite him out for drinks a few times,
492
00:28:12,080 --> 00:28:13,670
then, once he's had enough, you...
493
00:28:14,160 --> 00:28:15,320
What are you talking about?
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00:28:15,320 --> 00:28:16,640
I'm your elder sister!
495
00:28:16,880 --> 00:28:19,320
Clearly, the older you get, the more sensitive you become.
496
00:28:22,320 --> 00:28:24,270
I can work with Yan Zijing.
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00:28:25,800 --> 00:28:26,920
Even if he doesn't approach me,
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00:28:27,640 --> 00:28:29,230
I'll find a way to get close to him.
499
00:28:30,230 --> 00:28:30,920
Why?
500
00:28:31,400 --> 00:28:34,080
Don't ask. Just focus on managing Baicaojing House.
501
00:28:34,080 --> 00:28:35,430
I will pave the way for you.
502
00:28:37,190 --> 00:28:38,920
Fine, I'll do as you say.
503
00:28:41,920 --> 00:28:42,840
Yan Zijing...
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00:28:51,080 --> 00:28:53,120
Madam, Mr. Zheng has arrived.
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00:28:53,430 --> 00:28:54,230
Mom.
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00:28:55,160 --> 00:28:55,950
You were looking for me?
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00:28:56,230 --> 00:28:57,840
You're never home.
508
00:28:57,840 --> 00:28:59,360
Can't I call on you without reason?
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00:29:01,120 --> 00:29:01,800
Mom,
510
00:29:02,120 --> 00:29:03,470
I brought you some honey jujube cakes.
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00:29:03,470 --> 00:29:04,670
They're from Yichun Teahouse.
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00:29:08,030 --> 00:29:09,080
Don't think I don't know
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00:29:09,080 --> 00:29:09,920
where you've been.
514
00:29:10,190 --> 00:29:11,950
Yichun Teahouse is in the other courtyard.
515
00:29:12,360 --> 00:29:13,120
What were you doing there?
516
00:29:14,360 --> 00:29:15,920
Mom...
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00:29:15,920 --> 00:29:16,800
Stand straight!
518
00:29:17,080 --> 00:29:18,160
Wipe that grin off your face.
519
00:29:18,190 --> 00:29:18,810
Turn around.
520
00:29:18,880 --> 00:29:20,570
I'm not a child anymore.
521
00:29:22,270 --> 00:29:24,640
Cui Shijiu is the legitimate daughter of the Cui family.
522
00:29:24,920 --> 00:29:26,670
Marrying her was a great advantage before.
523
00:29:26,990 --> 00:29:28,570
But now that the Cui family has fallen,
524
00:29:28,600 --> 00:29:29,840
she's nothing but a burden to you.
525
00:29:32,470 --> 00:29:33,600
With the lady's influence waning,
526
00:29:33,950 --> 00:29:34,640
this
527
00:29:34,640 --> 00:29:36,360
is the perfect opportunity for us.
528
00:29:37,560 --> 00:29:39,930
Or do you want to remain a concubine's son forever?
529
00:29:45,600 --> 00:29:46,840
Don't forget,
530
00:29:47,120 --> 00:29:49,800
the lady is Cui Shijiu's own aunt,
531
00:29:49,800 --> 00:29:51,560
and Zheng Si is her cousin.
532
00:29:51,920 --> 00:29:53,750
Be careful not to let this woman ruin you.
533
00:29:55,080 --> 00:29:56,710
Mom, don't worry.
534
00:29:57,470 --> 00:29:58,800
I know what I'm doing.
535
00:30:04,880 --> 00:30:06,750
What were you doing last night? Didn't sleep well?
536
00:30:07,430 --> 00:30:08,190
Tell me the truth.
537
00:30:08,750 --> 00:30:11,120
I slept just fine, really.
538
00:30:21,560 --> 00:30:22,990
The Qionghua Festival is approaching...
539
00:30:22,990 --> 00:30:23,430
Here,
540
00:30:23,470 --> 00:30:25,030
- have some tea, Mom. - Zheng Zhiheng, listen to me!
541
00:30:25,470 --> 00:30:27,650
Be cautious with the Jubao House.
542
00:30:27,750 --> 00:30:30,120
Watch out for Zheng Si's schemes behind your back.
543
00:30:32,640 --> 00:30:33,270
By the way,
544
00:30:33,470 --> 00:30:35,640
I recently found a suitable candidate,
545
00:30:35,710 --> 00:30:36,990
quite skilled.
546
00:30:37,320 --> 00:30:39,160
I'm planning to place her in Jubao House
547
00:30:39,160 --> 00:30:40,640
as an informant for you,
548
00:30:40,990 --> 00:30:43,320
so those old folks won't disrespect you.
549
00:30:43,510 --> 00:30:45,030
Take some time to check her out.
550
00:30:47,710 --> 00:30:49,400
If she has your approval,
551
00:30:49,920 --> 00:30:50,840
her skills must be top-notch.
552
00:30:54,510 --> 00:30:56,510
Sachets and pouches...
553
00:30:56,710 --> 00:30:57,190
Move on.
554
00:30:58,190 --> 00:30:59,080
Have a look!
555
00:31:01,160 --> 00:31:03,360
Weren't they supposed to bring me jewelry?
556
00:31:03,640 --> 00:31:05,190
Why haven't they arrived?
557
00:31:06,120 --> 00:31:06,990
Are they playing me?
558
00:31:07,470 --> 00:31:08,270
Who's playing you?
559
00:31:09,840 --> 00:31:11,880
Mr. Zheng. No one.
560
00:31:25,560 --> 00:31:26,400
Where did you get this?
561
00:31:28,750 --> 00:31:29,600
It's...
562
00:31:30,320 --> 00:31:31,880
it's from Miss Su.
563
00:31:38,560 --> 00:31:41,270
Is she the craftsman my mom recently met?
564
00:31:41,640 --> 00:31:42,430
It's her.
565
00:31:44,800 --> 00:31:45,400
What's her name?
566
00:31:45,750 --> 00:31:47,470
She's called Su Muzhe,
567
00:31:47,750 --> 00:31:48,670
just a little peddler.
568
00:31:52,920 --> 00:31:53,600
Where does she live?
569
00:31:53,820 --> 00:31:57,180
[Yunsheng Inn]
570
00:31:59,560 --> 00:32:00,080
Sir,
571
00:32:00,750 --> 00:32:01,800
Su Muzhe isn't here.
572
00:32:02,030 --> 00:32:03,030
They say she went on business.
573
00:32:04,950 --> 00:32:05,800
Business?
574
00:32:10,120 --> 00:32:11,120
Quite capable.
575
00:32:13,470 --> 00:32:13,950
Let's go.
576
00:32:21,230 --> 00:32:22,230
Zheng Wu?
577
00:32:39,640 --> 00:32:40,270
Yunxiu,
578
00:32:40,880 --> 00:32:41,920
you should head back first.
579
00:32:43,470 --> 00:32:44,120
All right.
580
00:33:01,510 --> 00:33:03,800
So, you are Su Muzhe,
581
00:33:03,800 --> 00:33:05,190
the little peddler
582
00:33:05,190 --> 00:33:07,160
who dares to target my mother?
583
00:33:15,470 --> 00:33:16,560
In Yangzhou,
584
00:33:16,840 --> 00:33:18,880
it's my first time
585
00:33:19,190 --> 00:33:20,160
waiting for someone like this.
586
00:33:20,800 --> 00:33:22,190
Greetings, Mr. Zheng.
587
00:33:24,360 --> 00:33:26,750
Had I known you were waiting,
588
00:33:28,030 --> 00:33:29,430
I'd have returned sooner.
589
00:33:38,470 --> 00:33:39,600
Every year,
590
00:33:39,600 --> 00:33:42,190
countless people try to ally
591
00:33:42,190 --> 00:33:43,320
with the Zheng family.
592
00:33:44,160 --> 00:33:47,400
I've seen too many like you.
593
00:33:51,160 --> 00:33:51,750
Well,
594
00:33:52,430 --> 00:33:53,990
since my mother recommended you,
595
00:33:54,880 --> 00:33:57,230
there's an opening in Jubao House.
596
00:33:58,320 --> 00:33:59,750
Let's see what you're capable of.
597
00:34:01,800 --> 00:34:03,230
Thank Lady Yu for the opportunity,
598
00:34:05,470 --> 00:34:06,710
and thank you for the recognition.
599
00:34:07,030 --> 00:34:08,320
But with the Qionghua Festival near,
600
00:34:09,240 --> 00:34:11,800
I ask you to return in a month,
601
00:34:12,200 --> 00:34:13,990
by then you will certainly offer
602
00:34:13,990 --> 00:34:14,920
a higher bid.
603
00:34:15,150 --> 00:34:18,400
The Qionghua Festival has always been the domain of the jewelry families.
604
00:34:19,950 --> 00:34:20,680
You,
605
00:34:21,150 --> 00:34:23,280
a newcomer peddler in Yangzhou,
606
00:34:24,030 --> 00:34:25,680
what can you pull off?
607
00:34:26,030 --> 00:34:27,680
What can I pull off?
608
00:34:30,070 --> 00:34:31,240
Just wait and see.
609
00:34:36,070 --> 00:34:36,510
Fine!
610
00:34:37,680 --> 00:34:38,680
Let's wait and see.
611
00:34:50,720 --> 00:34:51,990
Lady Huan, come down!
612
00:34:53,470 --> 00:34:54,110
Lady Huan!
613
00:35:00,030 --> 00:35:00,880
Be careful!
614
00:35:04,920 --> 00:35:05,550
Lady Huan...
615
00:35:07,070 --> 00:35:07,650
Look.
616
00:35:10,070 --> 00:35:11,400
Be careful!
617
00:35:11,720 --> 00:35:12,840
- Please come down... - Who is that?
618
00:35:12,840 --> 00:35:13,760
That's Lady Huan.
619
00:35:13,760 --> 00:35:15,950
- What if you fall into the water? - She acts like that every day.
620
00:35:17,470 --> 00:35:18,110
Lady Huan...
621
00:35:18,110 --> 00:35:19,400
These songstresses,
622
00:35:19,430 --> 00:35:20,480
- each has her own way. - Lady Huan...
623
00:35:20,480 --> 00:35:22,380
- Just showing off - I beg you, come down!
624
00:35:22,380 --> 00:35:23,050
Exactly.
625
00:35:23,150 --> 00:35:24,650
Probably she's abandoned by the Huan family.
626
00:35:24,650 --> 00:35:25,700
That's too risky!
627
00:35:28,720 --> 00:35:31,240
Lady Huan, please come down.
628
00:35:31,760 --> 00:35:33,950
Be careful not to fall into the water.
629
00:35:34,240 --> 00:35:35,550
So what if I fall?
630
00:35:37,320 --> 00:35:38,550
So what if I live or die?
631
00:35:38,840 --> 00:35:40,590
Don't joke about this!
632
00:35:40,990 --> 00:35:42,510
Please don't scare me.
633
00:35:42,880 --> 00:35:44,360
When have I ever scared you?
634
00:35:45,470 --> 00:35:47,470
When have I ever joked with you?
635
00:35:53,990 --> 00:35:56,510
I wondered why Lady Huan stood here every day.
636
00:35:57,280 --> 00:35:58,070
As expected,
637
00:35:58,720 --> 00:36:00,320
the view from here
638
00:36:00,630 --> 00:36:02,110
truly is different from the rest.
639
00:36:10,920 --> 00:36:13,070
Free yet within bounds.
640
00:36:14,200 --> 00:36:15,630
If you wish to jump in, then go ahead.
641
00:36:17,280 --> 00:36:18,880
Why fear what others say?
642
00:36:27,030 --> 00:36:28,240
Or perhaps,
643
00:36:29,920 --> 00:36:31,360
you never intended to jump in at all.
644
00:36:35,360 --> 00:36:36,800
If that's the case,
645
00:36:39,070 --> 00:36:40,840
why not discuss a business deal with me?
646
00:37:04,430 --> 00:37:06,800
Speak your mind.
647
00:37:23,550 --> 00:37:25,320
Don't you want to be a songstress
648
00:37:27,470 --> 00:37:28,800
or win the top beauty title?
649
00:37:29,470 --> 00:37:30,280
Does it matter?
650
00:37:33,400 --> 00:37:34,280
Gaining brings no joy,
651
00:37:34,430 --> 00:37:35,590
and losing brings no sorrow.
652
00:37:35,990 --> 00:37:39,590
Then what is it that you desire?
653
00:37:41,550 --> 00:37:43,800
And you? What do you desire?
654
00:37:50,720 --> 00:37:52,630
I came to Yangzhou after many close calls,
655
00:37:53,200 --> 00:37:55,070
simply wishing to establish myself here.
656
00:37:56,950 --> 00:37:58,280
I'm not like you.
657
00:37:59,800 --> 00:38:01,280
What I seek
658
00:38:02,630 --> 00:38:04,150
is to find a devoted heart
659
00:38:05,360 --> 00:38:06,720
and never part till we grow old.
660
00:38:10,150 --> 00:38:12,800
So, that's the reason you wish to retire?
661
00:38:13,150 --> 00:38:15,110
But if you retire like this,
662
00:38:15,320 --> 00:38:17,110
will those who once supported you
663
00:38:18,430 --> 00:38:20,070
let you go so easily?
664
00:38:22,990 --> 00:38:24,470
The Huan family promoted me
665
00:38:25,320 --> 00:38:27,680
merely to be a living sign for their jewelry shops.
666
00:38:27,680 --> 00:38:29,360
Those noble sons lifted me up
667
00:38:29,950 --> 00:38:32,150
just because they liked my pipa's tune.
668
00:38:32,630 --> 00:38:35,030
When Bai Niao used cheap tricks to win over me,
669
00:38:36,430 --> 00:38:37,800
they suddenly decided
670
00:38:37,800 --> 00:38:39,720
Bai Niao's pipa playing was the true melody of heaven.
671
00:38:44,680 --> 00:38:46,550
This world is full of filth,
672
00:38:47,200 --> 00:38:49,590
and I'm merely a puppet on strings.
673
00:38:50,200 --> 00:38:51,200
Only he...
674
00:38:51,630 --> 00:38:53,200
he promised to marry me.
675
00:38:53,630 --> 00:38:55,320
He treats me differently
676
00:38:57,070 --> 00:38:58,240
from everyone else.
677
00:38:58,240 --> 00:38:59,360
If he's so good,
678
00:39:02,070 --> 00:39:03,630
why hasn't he married you?
679
00:39:06,240 --> 00:39:07,680
He has his own hardships.
680
00:39:07,990 --> 00:39:09,110
But I trust him.
681
00:39:10,510 --> 00:39:11,550
I believe
682
00:39:14,510 --> 00:39:15,950
he will fulfill his promise.
683
00:39:20,950 --> 00:39:22,400
And after you retire?
684
00:39:23,070 --> 00:39:24,800
How do you plan to live?
685
00:39:26,840 --> 00:39:28,510
I can do more than play the pipa.
686
00:39:28,990 --> 00:39:30,470
I know my way around the kitchen, too.
687
00:39:31,030 --> 00:39:32,630
At worst, I'll sell off the jewels
688
00:39:32,990 --> 00:39:34,680
to support myself.
689
00:39:35,510 --> 00:39:36,840
Living off savings
690
00:39:36,840 --> 00:39:38,380
eventually leads to running out.
691
00:39:39,280 --> 00:39:41,360
Would you like to have your own business
692
00:39:43,320 --> 00:39:44,550
here in Yangzhou?
693
00:39:44,950 --> 00:39:46,070
This way,
694
00:39:46,250 --> 00:39:47,810
you won't need to bow to others.
695
00:39:47,920 --> 00:39:49,590
And even if one day you wish to retire,
696
00:39:50,550 --> 00:39:51,990
and live an ordinary life,
697
00:39:53,200 --> 00:39:54,630
you'll have a place to shelter you.
698
00:40:03,200 --> 00:40:05,680
If you rely only on the lover in your heart,
699
00:40:08,110 --> 00:40:11,920
all is well in deep affection,
700
00:40:13,720 --> 00:40:14,880
but once feelings fade,
701
00:40:16,720 --> 00:40:17,920
you'll be as strangers.
702
00:40:18,360 --> 00:40:19,920
Without a fallback plan,
703
00:40:20,680 --> 00:40:22,530
you'll end up hurt in the end.
704
00:40:32,360 --> 00:40:35,370
Perhaps what you say is right.
705
00:40:38,070 --> 00:40:38,990
Lady Huan,
706
00:40:43,280 --> 00:40:44,800
I can help you win the top beauty title.
707
00:40:45,470 --> 00:40:48,200
In this Qionghua Festival, I am but a supporting role.
708
00:40:48,920 --> 00:40:50,400
You want to help me win the top beauty title?
709
00:40:54,070 --> 00:40:55,280
Not me helping you,
710
00:40:57,430 --> 00:40:58,990
but rather, you helping me.
711
00:40:59,920 --> 00:41:01,880
With your pipa skills,
712
00:41:02,550 --> 00:41:04,430
paired with the craftsmanship of Clear Mind,
713
00:41:14,030 --> 00:41:15,510
you will find it interesting.
714
00:41:32,030 --> 00:41:33,280
Clear Mind?
715
00:41:34,550 --> 00:41:36,680
I've never heard of it. Where is it?
716
00:41:36,990 --> 00:41:37,990
It doesn't yet exist.
717
00:41:38,920 --> 00:41:40,430
Actually, Clear Mind
718
00:41:40,430 --> 00:41:42,480
is the reason I came to see you.
719
00:41:42,550 --> 00:41:44,110
You want to open a shop in Yangzhou?
720
00:41:48,110 --> 00:41:49,400
What is your name?
721
00:41:50,510 --> 00:41:51,510
Su Muzhe.
722
00:41:53,690 --> 00:41:55,120
Su Muzhe...
723
00:42:05,630 --> 00:42:07,280
The Qionghua Festival is dull,
724
00:42:08,110 --> 00:42:09,430
but you are intriguing.
725
00:42:12,680 --> 00:42:14,200
I might just play along with you.
726
00:42:55,780 --> 00:43:01,900
♪Life flows like a boat, navigating joys and woes♪
727
00:43:01,940 --> 00:43:07,220
♪Longing for distant shores♪
728
00:43:07,540 --> 00:43:11,100
♪Aware this moment may tear my heart apart♪
729
00:43:11,100 --> 00:43:13,940
♪Better to roam alone♪
730
00:43:13,940 --> 00:43:18,660
♪Many depart, none return♪
731
00:43:20,260 --> 00:43:26,460
♪How can we resist gazing at each other amid the blooms?♪
732
00:43:27,260 --> 00:43:32,140
♪Your face glows like lanterns in the night♪
733
00:43:32,580 --> 00:43:35,660
♪Love fades on the stone bridge, yet bonds remain♪
734
00:43:36,380 --> 00:43:38,900
♪How can we endure the binds of longing?♪
735
00:43:39,420 --> 00:43:45,660
♪Like a grand dream, a lone cup of wine♪
736
00:43:48,340 --> 00:43:51,300
♪May this world hold♪
737
00:43:51,340 --> 00:43:54,460
♪Both sorrow and warmth♪
738
00:43:55,020 --> 00:44:00,380
♪To hide a broken heart away with laughter and tears♪
739
00:44:01,340 --> 00:44:04,180
♪A debt across time awaits♪
740
00:44:04,580 --> 00:44:07,300
♪A simple tale unfolds♪
741
00:44:07,460 --> 00:44:12,700
♪Nothing compares to soft rice and sweet tea♪
742
00:44:13,380 --> 00:44:16,060
♪May this fate intertwine♪
743
00:44:16,060 --> 00:44:19,620
♪Half in regret, half in longing♪
744
00:44:20,300 --> 00:44:25,460
♪Radiant memories tint your gaze♪
745
00:44:26,420 --> 00:44:28,900
♪The world's bitterness♪
746
00:44:29,340 --> 00:44:32,140
♪Still accompanies my dreams♪
747
00:44:32,660 --> 00:44:37,980
♪Drifting afar on the shore of your life♪
748
00:44:38,220 --> 00:44:42,060
♪Quietly watching over you♪
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