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=Lady Revenger Returns From the Fire=

=Episode 13=

Miss Xue'er.

Miss Xue'er.

Did you find any money left?

There is no more money available for payment on the account.

However, in the ledger, I found a receipt

for the money Master deposited in a money house.

Please take a look.

(Baofeng House)

That's right.

Mr. Luo deposited some items

in our store a long time ago.

Do you know what my father deposited?

If I remember correctly,

Mr. Luo said

it was a dowry for his three daughters.

A dowry?

Then please retrieve it quickly.

Miss Xue'er, please present the seal.

Once we confirm it,

I will get it ready immediately.

The seal?

The item is not like the others.

It is a treasured possession of Mr. Luo.

Therefore, it was stored separately

with a special seal made for it.

You must present the seal to retrieve this item.

Yes, my father did give me a seal.

But I've been busy with Ganlu Brewery.

I came in a hurry without the seal.

Could you make an exception for me?

I can give you my signature.

I am sorry, Miss Xue'er. But we need to follow the rules.

(Miss, I went to make some inquiries.)

The Luo family has no money left.

But it seems that Mr. Luo had deposited a dowry

at a money house for his three daughters.

It's said to be Mr. Luo's lifelong savings.

But Luo Xue'er failed to withdraw it

for not having the right seal.

The Luo family is now in urgent need of money.

Luo Xue'er will certainly find a way to get the seal.

After Mr. Luo passed away,

everything should be in the hands of Ms. Zhou.

Shuixian.

Mmm?

Keep an eye on Luo Xue'er.

If she visits the prison,

let me know immediately.

Mmm.

It wasn't easy to corner her.

I must not let her rise from the ashes.

Yes.

(You are a murderer,)

(Luo Xue'er.)

(You don't deserve to take the dowry left by Father.)

(I must corner you)

(to take back Ganlu Brewery.)

(That's Father's lifelong effort.)

All of Ms. Zhou's personal belongings when she was imprisoned were here.

Please have a look.

(The seal is not at home nor with Mother.)

(Where else could it be?)

Mother.

Mother.

Well, what a rare visitor!

What?

What troubles have befallen you

that have reminded you

of your mother in prison?

You misunderstand me.

I've been struggling to manage Luo's household

in order to welcome you back in glory.

Drop the act!

If you truly intended to save me,

you'd have tried to rescue me

when you got the money.

But when you got the money,

you thought you were safe

and wanted to let me die here.

You came here with false pretenses.

What exactly do you want?

Mother,

I came today just to tell you

that your precious daughter, Shuangshuang,

is not doing too well.

In order to make her life a bit better,

I've decided to withdraw the dowry

that Father deposited in a money house for his daughters.

Luo Xue'er,

I really underestimated your appetite.

So you want the dowry.

Listen to me.

Don't even think about laying a finger on it.

Do you think I came here today to beg you?

You are wrong.

I've come to see you for the last time.

You were smart all your life but baffled at last.

You shouldn't have given

the withdrawal seal for the dowry

to Shuangshuang, your stupid daughter.

How did you know that Shuangshuang has the seal?

Thank you, Mother.

I know it now.

You tricked me!

You unfilial daughter! You even schemed against your own mother!

I simply treated you

the way you treated me.

You!

Mother, are you angry because you think I haven't learned well enough?

I just don't get it.

Both Shuangshuang and I are your daughters.

Why do you always favor her?

Shuangshuang is better than you.

She's not like you.

You were born a bad seed.

I was born a bad seed?

Since you hate me so much,

why did you give birth to me

and pretend that I am Luo Jida's daughter?

How...

How did you know?

The sinner has been you.

Why do I have to bear all the pain?

Save the act!

Do you think Father will like you this way?

Come and get it.

Give it back to me.

Pick it up, then.

You... Luo Shuangshuang!

How dare you come here to find me?

There's something I must ask you in person.

I've left the Xiao family.

What are you, a servant, pestering me for?

(The Xiao family?)

(What's Mother's relationship with the Xiao family?)

You were Master Xiao's concubine.

You knew that back then, Luo Jida

took advantage when Master was ill

and annexed Xiao's wine business.

Luo's business thrived and grew to its current scale

(Kong Wu, former servant of the Xiaos) by feeding on the blood of the Xiaos.

How can you sleep with your enemy?

Where is your conscience?

What do you know?

You are a mere servant.

What right do you have to accuse me?

Master had been very kind to me.

I could not let him die with regrets.

I didn't come today to argue with you.

I have a question.

When you left the Xiao family back then,

you were pregnant

with Master Xiao's child.

Where is that child?

Not long after I left, I had a miscarriage

and lost that child.

It's been 16 years since you left.

And I heard

that the eldest daughter you had with Luo Jida

is also 16 years old this year.

Shut up!

(16 years old?)

My daughter has been living a good life with me here.

She has nothing to do with the Xiao family.

Master loathed the Luo family.

You let his enemy father his daughter.

If Luo Jida finds out she is Master's daughter,

he won't treat her well.

It's all because of you

that I've lived so humbly in the Luo family.

All the things that belonged to me were taken away.

Not only did you not help me,

but you always favored Shuangshuang.

It's all your fault

that you end up like this.

Xue'er, you are mistaken.

Things are not as you think, Xue'er.

Alright.

I've failed you as your mother.

I'm okay if you hate me.

I am already guilty of grave sins.

But Shuangshuang is innocent

and poses no threat at all.

You're sisters.

Having her by your side is better than being alone.

Mother, don't worry.

Once I get the seal and withdraw the dowry,

I will manage the Xiao family well.

When it's time for your execution,

I'll take Shuangshuang to collect your body

and let her see your ending.

Only then will she understand

that in this life, she can only live at my mercy.

If she doesn't know her place, I'll lock her up for life

and have her do penance in the suburban estate

to atone for your sins.

Xue'er! Xue'er!

Xue'er!

Xue'er!

(Prison)

Why are you here? What do you want?

Luo Xue'er came to see you, right?

She wanted the seal for the dowry from you.

Let's not beat around the bush.

Luo Xue'er has left you here to die.

You definitely don't want her to get that dowry.

How about you cooperate with me

and tell me where the seal is?

What a joke!

I owe my current situation to you.

Why should I cooperate with you?

It's because I can save Luo Shuangshuang.

You don't know, do you?

Luo Xue'er has locked Luo Shuangshuang up in the suburban estate.

If this continues,

she will go insane,

even if she survives.

However, if you cooperate with me,

I will treat Luo Shuangshuang kindly.

You've targeted the Luo family time and again.

You and Luo Xue'er are the same.

Why should I believe you?

I am targeting the Luo family.

But I'm only after money.

I don't take lives.

But Luo Xue'er is different.

She has driven Luo Shuangshuang to the suburban estate.

You know her methods better than I do.

Moreover,

apart from me,

do you have any other choice now?

Are you really only after money?

Of course. Just tell me where the seal is,

and I'll go save Luo Shuangshuang right away.

However, I have one condition.

If the Luo family falls into ruin

due to mismanagement,

I will

have the first right to purchase Ganlu Brewery

as its top buyer.

It's okay.

I have plenty of time.

Take your time thinking about it.

However,

Luo Shuangshuang

might not have much time.

Can she afford to wait?

Fine, as long as you ensure Shuangshuang's safety,

I agree to your terms.

Don't scream. I'll let you go right away.

What...

What are you doing in the middle of the night?

Shush.

This place isn't safe. Let's leave first.

I'll explain once we get out.

Are you serious? Your people are all over this place,

watching me all day long.

And you say it's not safe?

Shuangshuang, do you know why I've hidden you here?

It's to protect you.

Otherwise, you would have been captured long ago.

Captured?

Who would capture me?

Did you do something again?

Tell me!

Shuangshuang, you have a simple nature.

There's something I haven't told you,

as I feared that it would worry you.

Father has deposited a substantial dowry

for us at a money house.

After Shen Danqing found out about this,

she wanted to kidnap you

to extort the dowry from Mother and me.

You have no proof.

Who knows if your words are true?

Boss, the back yard is clear.

Let's go quickly!

This is the place, right?

Miss Shen has ordered us

to catch Luo Shuangshuang tonight.

We must not let her escape.

Yes.

Quickly hide!

Get inside.

You should come in too!

There is not enough room.

Check inside.

Yes.

The bed is still warm. She couldn't have gone far.

Split up and search.

Yes.

Come out quickly.

Shen Danqing did send people to capture me.

The diversion won't last long. Hurry up and go.

Over there!

Let's go!

After her!

Are you okay?

Xue'er, will they come back?

The most dangerous place is often the safest.

Now that they left,

they probably won't come back.

Xue'er,

thank you for saving me just now.

I'm sorry for doubting you earlier.

I know your temperament.

You have a simple mind, easily swayed by others.

It must be the rumors of the servants here

that made you misunderstand me.

Alright. Let bygones be bygones.

Our top priority now

is to retrieve the dowry our father left for us.

It must not fall into the hands of that venomous Shen Danqing.

Do you have the seal that Mother gave you

with you?

Once we withdraw the dowry with the seal and exchange it for money,

we can save Mother.

The seal?

Mother never gave me any seals.

Mother said she gave it to you.

Think again.

I really don't have it.

Shuangshuang, Mother is still in prison.

No one is here to protect us.

We've been sisters for years.

Even though we have had our differences,

I just saved your life.

And you still won't tell me the truth?

Mother really didn't give it to me.

I swear.

If I lie to you, may heaven strike me with thunder.

(Luo Shuangshuang's thoughts are all over her face.)

(She doesn't seem to be lying.)

(But where could the seal be?)

Alright, I believe you.

Don't ever take such oaths again.

Could it be that mother put it inside something else?

Think again.

Something else?

Mother gave me a chest.

She said it was jewelry for me.

She also said

that you mustn't know about it.

Perhaps the seal is in there.

Where is it?

It's under the camphor tree in the courtyard.

It's just that I've been locked up these past few days

and haven't had the chance to check.

Should we hurry and dig it out now

so that Shen Danqing

can no longer go after the money?

The chest won't go anywhere.

It's already late.

Let's rest tonight.

We'll take the seal and go home tomorrow morning.

Okay.

Miss!

Well done.

That idiot Luo Shuangshuang completely trusts me now.

I used to be Master Xiao's trusted aide.

He was gracious to me.

Now I have been called upon by you.

I'll serve you wholeheartedly.

What else do you need?

It is right under this tree.

Hurry up and dig it out.

Mmm.

Please take a look.

She actually left so much good stuff to that idiot.

This should be it.

Open it.

Okay.

Now all this is mine.

Congratulations, Miss.

By the way, that stupid Luo Shuangshuang is in her sleep right now.

Have someone keep an eye on her. Don't let her leave.

Rest assured, Miss.

It's almost dawn. Escort me into the city.

Okay.

(She didn't bring Luo Shuangshuang with her.)

(She probably already got the jewelry box)

(from Shuangshuang.)

Shen Danqing, it's you again?

Why are you always following me?

Running so fast?

You probably did something shameful.

Get off the carriage!

You come with me. Let the others stay

and deal with them.

Get them!

Take the seal. Don't kill anyone.

Kong Wu, go!

Miss!

Come out!

Don't move!

Put it down, or I'll kill her.

Shen Danqing, don't you dare hurt me!

You can try.

If you want to live,

hand over the seal.

No!

You're ruthless in dealing with me.

Do you want to go to jail again?

Cut the chatter and hand it over quickly.

Kong Wu, give it to her!

Let's go.

- Yes. - Yes.

Miss!

Are you alright?

What...

You're brilliantly astute.

How could you have such foresight?

Earlier, about the recipe,

Shen Danqing has caused me heavy losses.

Once she finds out

that I need the seal to get the money to get through,

she will do everything to obstruct me.

I am no match for her in strength.

But if I pretended

to be willing to risk my life for this chest,

she would believe

that the seal was inside.

I'm impressed, Miss.

(Shen Mansion)

Young Master.

You've returned.

Where is Danqing?

She went straight back to her room.

She said she wanted to be alone.

What happened?

I don't know.

After getting the seal, we went straight to the money house.

But after she left the money house,

she looked upset and kept quiet.

I didn't dare to ask more.

Alright, you may leave now.

Okay.

Young Master,

General Xu is here.

He's waiting for you at the door.

Ask the general to go to the cottage.

I'll meet him there.

Yes.

Chengfeng, are you here because

you made new progress in the investigation?

I went to the scene of Know-it-all's death again.

I found more grease stains on the floor of the tavern.

But strangely, in the place where Know-it-all died,

the floor was exceptionally clean.

And upon touch, it feels rough.

I remember you saying

that what Know-it-all was holding

was her unique hidden weapon.

And its surface also feels rough to the touch

and is similar to that of the floor.

So, I wonder

if you know what could have caused this.

This is borax.

Also known as moonstone.

It can be used for cleaning.

Regardless of the stain,

it can be completely removed by using borax

within minutes.

However, after using it,

the surface will feel rough to the touch

like this hidden weapon.

But why would the murderer

use borax to clean the floor

and Know-it-all's hidden weapon?

What were they trying to hide by doing this?

They might have been injured.

You mean...

We always thought Know-it-all

hadn't had the chance to act

before she was killed.

But in fact, Know-it-all injured the killer

with a hidden weapon.

And the murderer was poisoned.

But they didn't die on the spot.

So the murderer is also an expert in using poison.

They feared that we would track them down

through the antidote.

So they used borax to clean the floor and remove the bloodstains

in an attempt to confuse us.

So as long as we find out who bought

special medicinal ingredients at the pharmacy recently,

we can find out who the murderer is.

Exactly. Let's split up and take action.

I'll have Mr. Miao investigate what the antidote for the poison is.

By the way, Zishan.

Where is Miss Shen?

Danqing has been busy with other matters lately.

Do you have something to tell her?

I can relay the message.

It's nothing.

I just wanted

to ask her for a jar of Chengfeng Wine.

Another jar of Chengfeng Wine?

Then there's no need to trouble Danqing.

I'll get it for you.

Alright, thank you.

Sir, please take it out.

My people are waiting outside.

It's already prepared.

Miss Xue'er, please wait a moment.

Miss Xue'er,

here.

It's what my father left behind?

Yes.

A painting?

This must be a mistake, right?

The item Mr. Luo deposited is exactly this painting.

(My daughters Shuangshuang, Ailian, and Xue'er)

(My daughter Ailian)

(Pine Flower Wine Recipe) ♪Time rushes by towards nothing♪

♪What we feel are right and wrong♪

(Ailian,)

(when you read this letter,)

(you must be about to get married.)

(I've worked hard for half my life)

(simply wishing for you three sisters)

(to marry off with great fanfare.)

(However,)

(fortunes may eventually be depleted.)

(I have prepared for each of you)

(a homemade wine recipe from the Luo family.)

(No matter the circumstances,)

(they can ensure your security and wealth.)

(Ailian, you are the eldest daughter.)

(You must take care of your sisters)

(and carry forward the Luo family's wine business.)

The love of parents for their children

lies in their far-reaching plans

for them.

You have left us with the means to establish ourselves.

I know your good intentions.

But now,

everything has changed.

We can't go back.

♪Along the way, through snow and wind, the hair grows gray♪

♪A lifetime of disaster exchanged for one night of getting drunk♪

♪An oath leaves the regret for a lifetime♪

♪How can I face it again♪

♪Along the way, through snow and wind, I have no complaints or regrets♪

♪A tale of resentment exchanged for a life of sorrow♪

♪A dream shatters with thoughts♪

(Chengfeng Wine) (I gave you Chengfeng Wine in the past,)

(hoping that you can retain a heart full of passion)

(and brave the waves no matter)

(what storms you face.)

(Now you gave me the same wine)

(as you saw my sorrow)

(and wished to console me.)

(We always understand each other.)

Danqing.

The Chengfeng Wine?

Has General Xu been here?

I know you went to the money house today.

What happened?

Is there something wrong with the seal?

Ms. Zhou didn't lie to me.

The real seal was hidden

in the secret compartment of the jewelry box.

It was very concealed.

There was also a fake seal inside the jewelry box.

Have you retrieved everything?

I've retrieved everything I need.

But I have left one thing at the money house

for Luo Xue'er

to take a look at.

Impossible!

Did you embezzle my father's property

since you know he's dead?

Hand over everything.

Miss Xue'er, I'll be honest with you.

Actually, you have the wrong seal.

Miss Shen already came with the real seal.

But she didn't take all the items after checking them.

She said

that these were the things Mr. Luo left for his daughters.

And she also said

that if you claim them,

I should give you this painting, even if you have the wrong seal.

Now that you have the painting,

if there is nothing else,

you may leave with it.

I don't believe you.

How could it be?

Miss Xue'er!

Bad news, Miss Xue'er!

Many people have gathered

at the residence to demand debts.

Please hurry back.

Otherwise, the residence will be emptied out.

What?

- Pay back the money! - Pay back the money!

She's over there.

Stop her. Don't let her run away!

Pay the money!

Stop!

- Pay it! - Pay up now!

Repay the money!

Give me the money back!

When will you pay us?

Pay me back!

Everyone, please calm down.

I am Shen Danqing, the owner of Danqing Winery.

Regarding Luo Xue'er's selling inferior wine,

I have reported it to the authorities

and purchased Ganlu Brewery and the Luo family's assets.

I will bear all debts.

The banknotes are at Ganlu Brewery now.

If you want your money back, please go to Ganlu Brewery.

The Shen family managed to buy the Ganlu Brewery?

Impossible!

Impossible, right?

I don't believe it. Where is the proof?

This is the contract

Ms. Zhou signed with me.

(Purchase Contract) It clearly states

that if the Luo family goes bankrupt, the Shen family

can have priority in purchasing Ganlu Brewery.

If you still want your money back,

hurry to Ganlu Brewery.

Let's go.

If we can't get the money, we'll come back.

It's not over yet.

Let's go.

(The Luo family's business was sold off? Impossible.)

Did you see the painting

left by Mr. Luo?

It was you!

You must have bribed the shopkeeper of the money house

and stolen the wealth my father left behind,

leaving me only a crappy painting.

Now you're even usurping the Ganlu Brewery.

You shouldn't speak nonsense

without proof.

And there is no 'usurping'.

I have the contract

I signed with Ms. Zhou as proof.

The contract?

So, my mother told you everything?

That's right.

Your mother told me about the seal.

Just in case,

she kept the real seal

in a secret compartment of Luo Shuangshuang's jewelry box.

And it was you

who gave me the jewelry box.

You didn't expect that, right?

Your scheming backfired on you.

Mother, you would rather give the money

to the enemy than to me.

You have been insatiably greedy,

doing all sorts of evil for the family's wealth.

Guards! Take her away.

Shen Danqing,

who do you think you are?

The matters of the Luo family

are not your place to interfere.

I am the daughter of the Luo family.

Let me go!

Shen Danqing!

(Luo Family's Ancestral Hall)

Miss, she's here.

You may leave.

Yes.

What have you brought me here for?

(Luo Jida's Memorial Tablet)

What?

Are you scared?

Kneel.

Shen Danqing, I bear you no grudges or hatred.

Why are you doing this?

No grudges or hatred?

Do you also bear no grudges or hatred against Luo Ailian?

You know Luo Ailian?

What do you know?

I know everything you've done to Luo Ailian.

Tell me. Did you kill Luo Ailian

and Mr. Luo?

What nonsense are you talking about?

She killed Father and self-immolated.

The authorities have concluded.

You have no right to make excuses for the murderer.

Say it again when looking at them.

What?

Scared?

Speak!

Luo Ailian would never kill her own father

or immolate herself.

You caused the tragedy of the Luo family

with your insatiable desires and ruthless, cruel nature.

In order to climb up,

you even killed your own kin!

My own kin?

I am not the daughter of the Luo family at all.

I did all this just to take back what belongs to me.

What did you say?

I might as well tell you.

My birth father was the founder of Xiao Winery.

Luo Jida seized my father's property

and developed it into the Ganlu Brewery of today.

After my father died,

my mother became Luo Jida's concubine.

As for Luo Ailian,

she always pretended to be innocent.

She was the high and mighty legitimate daughter of the Luo family.

- She never truly respected me. - Shut up!

What?

Now that you've heard they are bad people,

you can't bear to listen anymore?

Alright.

Then let me tell you one more thing.

In the dowry that Mr. Luo left for his three daughters,

besides the painting,

there are also three wine recipes.

The recipes for the Luo family's wine

are worth a fortune.

He had already planned everything for you.

And with this painting,

he simply wished that his daughters

could live in harmony,

helping each other.

If he were really as evil as you say,

why would he have gone to such lengths to consider everything for you?

You're talking nonsense!

The Luo family has never wronged you.

But look at you.

What have you done?

You killed him!

(Luo Jida's Memorial Tablet)

What does an outsider know?

The Luo family is not at all what you think.

Luo Ailian and Du Ruoshan met in private

and caused a tragedy.

The Dus wanted a daughter from the Luos for a ghost marriage.

Luo Jida couldn't bear to sacrifice his own daughter.

So he came to me.

He monopolized my birth father's business.

Then he wanted to sacrifice me for something Luo Ailian did.

Why?

This slap is for Mr. Luo,

as you are unfilial and ungrateful!

This slap is for Luo Ailian,

as you requited kindness with enmity!

And this slap

is for all those you've harmed

by your outrageous acts and lack of remorse!

I've done nothing wrong!

I've simply made those

who wronged me pay the price.

No one can have a better life than me.

If I am suffering,

then no one else can expect to have it any better!

You are beyond salvation.

And all I can do

is stand up for those you've hurt

and watch you reap what you've sown,

suffering every bit of retribution.

♪You keep dragging me down♪

For every day you don't admit your guilt,

I will reprimand you,

making your life worse than death.

♪Your betrayal is swift and decisive♪

Guards!

Throw her out!

♪Come after silence♪

♪Burning souls tear open the shackles♪

No!

Let me in!

Let me in!

♪Reap what you have sown. Don't ask for my mercy♪

I am the daughter of the Luo family!

Let me in!

♪I'll take the screams as your penance♪

♪Don't think of escaping the calamity caused by greed♪

(Luo Residence) Let me in!

♪Blood and tears nourish it to maturity♪

Let me in!

Let me in!

♪Your betrayal is swift and decisive♪

♪Your indifference is not concealed♪

♪You teaches me explosions♪

♪Come after silence♪

♪Burning souls tear open the shackles♪

♪Stubborn pain coalesces into the fiercest blaze♪

♪Reap what you have sown. Don't ask for my mercy♪

♪I enjoy this intense pain♪

♪Let's see which flows first, blood or tears♪

♪I'll take the screams as your penance♪

♪Don't think of escaping the calamity caused by greed♪

♪You reap what you sow♪

♪Blood and tears nourish it to maturity♪

♪I'll pick it personally for you to enjoy♪

♪Bear the consequences♪

♪Reap what you have sown. Don't ask for my mercy♪

♪I enjoy this intense pain♪

♪Let's see which flows first, blood or tears♪

♪I'll take the screams as your penance♪

♪Don't think of escaping the calamity caused by greed♪

♪You reap what you sow♪

♪Blood and tears nourish it to maturity♪

♪Let me light the raging fire of hatred♪

♪And enjoy it to the full♪