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=Lady Revenger Returns From the Fire=

=Episode 6=

Young Master, someone has been tailing us all the way.

I know.

But he never made a move along the way.

I wonder what he's up to.

We might as well ask him rather than guess.

Excuse me, why don't you come out and rest instead of

skulking in the bushes?

(Piaoxiang Tavern) You are Xu Chengfeng's deputy general.

Did he send you to follow us?

The general sent me to protect you lest there are bandits.

To protect me or to monitor me?

So many mosquitoes.

Where is Xu Chengfeng? Why didn't he come with you?

He must be picking on Danqing again.

Mr. Qin, take good care of the cargo. I leave it in your hands.

Young Master Shen, don't...

Stay put.

Giddy-up.

Please don't go. I swear the general didn't go to see Miss Shen.

Painting the scenery for fun, you are in a good mood, Miss Shen.

Why are you here, spying on me?

It was not my intention.

I was simply captivated by the great scenery and the fine work.

What a pity. It was so peaceful with singing birds and fragrant flowers.

But someone had to intrude and ruin the moment.

Forget it, I'm going home. General, suit yourself.

Miss Shen, just a second.

I came to see you because I have a few words to say.

We don't know each other well. What's there to say?

You don't even know why I'm here.

What makes you say that?

I still remember how you forced me to pour tea.

People with different principles don't get along.

You seem to hold quite a grudge.

Exactly, I always keep account and seek retribution.

What do you want?

Miss Shen, do you have such shoes?

Yes.

You are quite honest.

You enjoy pushing people, so I must be honest.

Otherwise, when will I go home?

Where were you last night?

Naturally, I was in my room, sleeping.

Can anyone testify to that?

Ridiculous. I was all alone. Who could testify for me?

Since no one can testify,

does it mean that

you're the female bandit I'm looking for?

You finally looked at me in the eye.

The eyes best reveal a person's true thoughts.

You dare not look me in the eye.

How do I know if you're telling the truth?

I am telling the truth.

Then prove it.

Ridiculous. I'm not a female bandit. How can I prove it to you?

What are you doing? Let go.

Miss Shen, can you swim?

No.

Lying will get you punished.

I'm not lying. Let go of me.

You know I like to push people. Now tell the truth.

(He wants to see if I will expose myself at the critical moment.)

(The real Shen Danqing can't swim. I can't be caught lying.)

I am telling the truth. Let go of me!

(People can only hold their breath for a while. She will blow it.)

(Since it's a battle of wits, I have to be tougher than you.)

(I bet you won't really kill me. It's just a test.)

(I'll hang in there.)

(Still not coming up? Is she really in trouble?)

Giddy-up! Stop!

Xu Chengfeng, where is my sister?

You threw her into the water?

Didn't I tell you she can't swim?

Zishan, I'm keeping time. She won't be in any danger.

Get out of my way.

She's scared of water because she nearly drowned once.

I'll kill you if anything happens to her.

Do you want to argue more or let me save your sister?

(Is that Zishan? He's come to save me.)

Danqing, are you okay?

Zishan, how come you're here?

Don't worry. I won't let anyone hurt you.

General, do you still suspect that I am a female bandit?

General Xu, my sister's life was at stake.

If she could swim, she wouldn't have let herself drown.

Find evidence if you still have doubts.

Otherwise, I will not spare you if you do this again.

(I know you put on an act for Xu Chengfeng.)

But do you know how dangerous that was?

Stop your plans for revenge.

I don't know what might happen next.

I am worried about you.

Zishan, I know you are worried about me.

Mr. Miao told me that you rushed back overnight once you heard

your sister was in trouble while you were escorting the cargo.

You lost the cargo.

And you have been haunted by it ever since.

But you made the same choice

when you heard I might be in trouble.

As long as you are still Shen Danqing, I won't let you face danger alone.

You've only dealt with him twice and you almost died.

Luck can't always be by your side.

But luck brought me here and made me your sister.

You think I'll die, seeking revenge.

But I would have given up

the first time I was in danger if I didn't want to take revenge.

You can stay away from danger once you give up.

You have become Shen Danqing.

You have a family and a peaceful life.

Compared to these, is revenge really that important?

Between the lines

of that diary you gave me, I can see your wholehearted love for your sister.

Mr. Miao said your sister was poisoned to death.

You've never given up investigating.

Don't you want revenge if you find the murderer?

But you're putting your life at stake for revenge.

Why insist on this?

That's right, others may not understand.

But I thought you would know the pain that gnaws at the heart.

If not for these villains,

I would still be happy and carefree with my family.

But they took away my loved ones. They took away everything.

Shouldn't they pay for this?

♪One thought goes up as another goes down♪

You gave me a second life.

Take it back if you want me to stop seeking revenge.

♪With unrepentant persistence♪

I will accept it without any complaints.

♪Which protects you as it protects me♪

I heard about what happened today.

You're always against her revenge plan.

Do you regret letting her take Danqing's place?

She asked me a question today.

If I knew who killed my sister,

would I let them go?

We share something in common. So I can relate.

Indeed.

Her handing me the dagger is like entrusting her life to me.

She trusts me so much, and I'm also willing to trust her.

General, have some lotus seed tea to warm up.

It's alright. I wonder how Miss Shen is doing right now.

By the way, Tianhao, what do you think of Miss Shen?

Nobody would put himself in grave danger.

Those who can swim can't hide their instinctive moves underwater, but...

But what?

But Miss Shen is nothing ordinary.

She's crafty and cunning, and hard to fathom.

Hard to fathom.

It's like she has all the tricks up her sleeve.

Tianhao, a tea leaf slowly unfolds in the water to show its true color.

But a lotus seed is different.

It may look pure and sweet,

but it's very tough.

No matter how long it's soaked in water, it won't reveal its nature.

We just don't know if Shen Danqing is a tea leaf or a lotus seed.

She can be a tea leaf or a lotus seed.

I'm sure you'll reveal her true color.

I'm looking forward

to her new tricks if she is the one I'm looking for.

Uncle, could you tell us everything that happened with the bandits?

The caravan passed through the small woods

and a group of bandits rushed out.

The leader was a woman.

Do you remember what she looked like?

She was wearing a mask. So I didn't see her well.

What about her stature, hairstyle, and adornments?

Medium stature. A short top.

Red belt. I didn't see any ornaments.

She had a topknot bun.

A topknot bun?

Uncle, are you sure she had a bun on top of her head?

Yeah, on top of her head.

Mother.

Xue'er, you are as attentive as ever.

It's sufficient to prove Shuangshuang's innocence.

What do you mean by that?

Shuangshuang

once learned to curl her hair with tongs heated over a charcoal brazier

when she was young.

But she burnt the scalp on the back of her head

and left a scar the size of a finger there.

No hair would grow on that spot.

That's right, Shuangshuang always covers it with a bun.

She would never tie a topknot bun.

Mother, I will organize the evidence and report to the general tomorrow.

Go ahead.

Xue'er is so meticulous and level-headed in her actions.

It would be best if she could truly side with us.

If Xue'er really saves Shuangshuang this time,

it's like passing the test.

(General's Mansion) (General Xu, here are the testimonies)

on the female bandit from Madam Zhou and Master Jizhou.

It shows that Shuangshuang would never tie a topknot bun to reveal her scar.

It's enough to prove that she is not that bandit. Please do her justice.

I will certainly look into it and do you justice.

Thank you.

(Testimony of Luo Jizhou) No hair ornaments.

Only a simple topknot on top of her head.

No hair ornaments, topknot bun.

Shen Danqing, it's you again.

The northeast suburbs? Why does he want me there?

The general says you are exceptionally intelligent

and wants you to assist with the investigation.

My brother is not home. There are affairs to attend to.

I am not in a position to assist him.

Miss Shen, the general said that I must invite you over today.

Don't make it hard for me.

(That's where I appeared, disguised as a bandit.)

(It seems I haven't dispelled his doubts.)

(I can't possibly avoid this.)

Lead the way.

Giddy-up! Whoa!

(It looks like there was another group of bandits)

(lying in ambush here back then.)

(The route of retreat.)

(They set up defenses here. They must be hiding something here.)

You triggered the trap and remained untouched. Who are you?

General of Defense Camp, Xu Chengfeng.

You must be the notorious top three bandits.

I'm impressed, General.

You hid something under this tree.

Dig it out if you want to live.

What if I refuse?

You have no choice.

Whoa.

Wait here. I'll go have a look.

How dare you attack General Xu?

Are you alright?

I'm fine. I appreciate your help, Miss Shen.

(Heaven is helping me.)

(These ignorant bandits can take the blame.)

Die!

No!

Watch out!

Stay put. One more step and I'll kill her.

Don't threaten me.

She is just a suspect who wants to conduct a meritorious deed.

Her death would at most be an accident.

I know your trick all too well.

Why did she try to save you if she was a suspect?

So I am just a suspect to you.

We're old acquaintances, but you deceived me.

Didn't you promise to keep me alive?

Behave.

Why would I promise you anything?

Now you're going back on your word?

Fine, even if I'm going to die, I'll drag you down with me.

You can't get away with it.

Kill him for me.

How's your foot?

It's fine.

Do you know how dangerous it is to snatch a sword with bare hands?

Didn't I do it to save you?

Besides, wasn't it you who asked me to come?

Never mind. Be more careful next time.

Is your foot really okay?

It's fine. I appreciate your concern, General.

General, the top three bandits...

Tianhao, check the traps over there.

Understood.

I'll go with you.

No need, you've injured your foot. Rest over there.

It's not...

Let's go.

Be careful. Rest here. I'll check over there.

(That was close. But everyone's dead.)

(There shouldn't be any more trouble.)

General, I found it.

Keep it down.

That's it, right?

(Escort Agency Seal) Chest of Shen Escort Agency

From six months ago.

The treasure map must be in here.

But Tianhao, remember. This is confidential.

Don't tell Miss Shen about it even if we're sure she is not a bandit.

Why is it empty? Did someone take it?

Keep the chest.

Call some guards with a signal flare to search this area.

Understood.

Come on. Are you feeling better?

Yeah. Where is Tianhao?

We unearthed many things robbed by the bandits.

Tianhao sent for help.

You've caught the culprits.

Do you still think I'm that female bandit?

Miss Shen, I apologize for my recklessness.

But you took advantage of me just now.

So we are even now.

I never took advantage of you.

Really? Why do I recall someone calling me

her old acquaintance?

That was just a temporary solution.

Anyway, I played along.

No matter what, you are hurt because of me.

If you want compensation,

come to the General's Mansion once you recover.

Alright, I hope you remember what you said.

You're injured and can't ride. I'll take you back.

Or your brother won't let me off the hook.

No need. I can manage.

Young Master.

Where is my sister? I haven't seen her all day.

The deputy general took her away.

Zishan, I'm home.

What happened? Xu Chengfeng is bothering you again?

You're not hurt, right?

You almost fell out with him for me.

How dare he let me get hurt again?

Good. Go back and rest first.

What's wrong with your leg? Sit down.

We had a deal. I'm going to settle the score with him.

Zishan.

Sit down.

Promise me you won't bother him.

Fine. Stay put. Sit.

We ran into bandits. He did his best to protect me.

Bandits?

We stumbled upon the real female bandit.

Those bandits are desperate and ferocious outlaws.

But they are all dead now.

What's wrong, Zishan?

The bandits who took the imperial cargo

were led by a woman.

The authorities looked into it

but half a month passed and they found nothing.

So, you suspect it was them.

There is a chance. I will send someone to look into it.

You must have been scared.

I've died once. What is there to fear?

But the upside is that Chengfeng no longer suspects me.

Zishan, since he's no longer investigating me,

I can focus on the Luo family once I recover.

Let's not provoke Xu Chengfeng again.

Really, no woman has ever been hurt for me.

General, what are you looking for?

Where is the wound-healing cream His Majesty bestowed?

Didn't you reward it to me?

I did?

My second aunt's nephew's great-uncle took a fall.

I gave him the cream. It worked well.

Is there any left? There should be quite a bit.

No idea. Let me ask him.

But you're not injured. Why do you need that?

Well...

- Hmm. - Miss Shen is hurt. So you want to...

What about Miss Shen?

Alright, Tianhao. Get it back as soon as possible.

Right, how's it going with that important matter?

General, I have collected and stored all the stolen goods.

We can notify the Luo family to pick up Luo Shuangshuang.

Understood.

Bring the cream back as soon as possible.

This is an oral medicine prescribed by Mr. Miao.

Apply the cream at the same time. Your wound will heal soon.

And Mr. Qin brought candied fruits back from Jiangnan. Especially sweet.

I think you can have something sweet

to alleviate the pain.

Thank you, Zishan.

It's very sweet.

I heard that Luo Shuangshuang was released today.

The real female bandit is dead, and I've cleared my name.

She wouldn't be imprisoned for something she didn't do.

I saw it coming.

Good for you.

What are your plans now?

The Luos are full of deceit and trickery.

I'm turning them against each other first.

Let them fight and I'll take them down one by one.

In the end, I will take back the brewery from those villains.

I will reclaim everything that once belonged to me.

Alright, but you'll have to wait until you recover.

Don't get injured again.

(Luo Residence)

I'm so happy today.

Shuangshuang is back. We are finally together.

I must thank my sweet girl.

Xue'er, you saved Shuangshuang.

Mother, we're a family. Don't be so distant.

Shuangshuang is not only your daughter but also my sister.

We're a family. Well said.

Come, cheers.

Xue'er, your mother and I had a discussion.

We've aged. You'll have to take over the family business one day.

Why don't you gain experience from now on?

Here, take this.

I will visit several branch stores in a few days.

You've been involved with the business at Ganlu Brewery.

I will leave it to you for now.

Thank you, Mother. Thank you, Uncle Jizhou.

I will do my best to live up to the expectations.

You're a smart girl. I'm sure you can handle it.

I'm away for a few days and you've become more hypocritical.

I can't stand to watch you like this.

That little...

Xue'er, sit.

Sit.

Let's eat first. I will talk to her later.

Here.

Miss Shuangshuang, this is the snake venom powder.

Apply it for three days, and your face will be smaller.

Why don't you buy three boxes?

I'll give you a discount and take 120 taels. What do you think?

But I only have 100 taels with me.

Oh, I see.

Miss Shuangshuang, Miss Bai from the prefect's family

asked me for this powder a few days ago.

She said she'd take it all.

I'm the most renowned beauty expert in Liao City.

How could I let someone else get this fancy powder?

I'll take these.

But...

Don't you have 20 taels? Give it to me.

Miss, my brother has been sick for a month.

He needs the money for treatment and medicine, Miss.

He's been sick for a month anyway.

He can wait for a day or two.

You poor people are tough. He might recover in a few days.

If worse comes to worst, I'll have my mother send a physician.

Give me the money first.

- Miss. - Give it to me.

- Please don't! - Lowly wench!

Miss!

Give it to me!

I think I'm a bit thinner. Don't you think, Shuixian?

Stop crying. You're sobbing all day. It brings bad luck.

If you're so concerned about your brother, get out of here

and take care of him.

Please don't drive me away.

I still need money to save my brother.

What happened, Shuixian? You've upset my daughter again?

- I... - Mother.

I just scolded her a bit.

And she kept crying. So dispiriting.

We should just drive her away.

Alright, let's not keep someone who upsets my sweet girl.

Please don't, Madam. Don't send me away.

Get out. Don't let me see you again.

Shuangshuang, what you did was really inappropriate.

I drove away my own maid. You don't get to lecture me.

Even Mother agreed to it.

No matter what, Mother always loves me the most.

It won't work no matter how you play nice.

I have never expected Mother to love me as much as she loves you.

Meanwhile, you will never be as calm and smart as I am.

You... You...

You haven't had enough in prison?

How dare you bring it up?

You only throw your weight around at home.

Why don't you retaliate against those who got you into prison?

What do you mean? Someone set me up?

I asked Shuixian.

It all started with that box of Dai flower powder.

You snatched it from Shen Danqing, didn't you?

I've thought it all through.

I'm sure it has something to do with Shen Danqing.

And she's the only one we've had a run-in with lately.

General Xu misunderstood you because of her.

I bet she did something.

I knew it! I knew I wouldn't be so unlucky.

That wench played some tricks

to ruin my chance with General Xu.

You've been strange lately.

You were crying over Luo Ailian just the other day.

How did you change at the drop of a hat?

You started pleasing Mother. And now, you're even showing concern for me.

Luo Xue'er, what are you up to?

I'm not concerned about you, but the Luo family.

During these encounters,

Shen Danqing caused us huge losses.

I've wracked my brain and still can't figure out why she's so against us.

We should unite against Shen Danqing

at this point.

So, are you going to fess up or not?

(I left that scar-eyed bandit alive)

on purpose.

Bring him back to me alive.

Understood.

I've never seen the thing you mentioned.

We didn't rob the Luo family's grain.

I've told you everything I know.

Just kill me.

You want to die? Not so easy. Tianhao.

Got it.

No, no, no!

Don't be afraid. My friend here has a method.

If he stabs your left arm 100 times, he will do the same to your right arm.

Absolutely symmetrical. Highly skilled.

Please spare me. I swear I don't know anything.

I'm asking you one last time.

Where is the stuff in that chest you robbed

from Shen Escort Agency?

I haven't seen anything in there.

Go ahead.

No! I swear I'm telling the truth or you can cut off my tongue.

Our leader went through so much to rob them.

We got that chest.

But we took it back and it had already been opened.

There was nothing inside.

Tianhao.

How did you know that someone had opened it?

The box was intact when we got our hands on it.

But there was nothing in there.

We carefully examined the lock.

It had been burnt out by something.

General, what's going on here?

It seems the treasure map was taken out before they got to it.

These bandits were kept in the dark like the Shen family.

They're the scapegoats.

Who did it? And where is the treasure map?

♪I've stepped into a maze, stirring up all the chaos♪

♪I've stumbled among all the entanglements♪

♪Your face resembles the figure I'm familiar with♪

♪I've wandered and struggled, and the seal of time remains intact♪

♪We've been tied by fate for half a lifetime♪

♪One thought goes up as another goes down♪

♪Yet we can't escape karma's manipulation in the end♪

♪Together with you in this life♪

♪With unrepentant persistence♪

♪I've created candlelight in darkness♪

♪We've been tied by fate for half a lifetime♪

♪One thought goes up as another goes down♪

♪Yet we can't escape karma's manipulation in the end♪

♪Together with you in this life♪

♪With unrepentant persistence♪

♪I've created candlelight in darkness♪

♪Which protects you as it protects me♪