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=Lady Revenger Returns From the Fire=

=Episode 16=

Between you and me,

you got hurt and bled for me,

and I dressed your wounds.

Does that mean it's time for us to marry?

I

was just joking.

Don't take it seriously.

I pretended to be your wife.

We

are even now.

But I said

I'd take responsibility.

It wasn't a joke.

It seems we're safe now.

This is the secret signal Tianhao and I use.

I'll take you back in a bit.

(Shen Mansion)

Thank you for today, General Xu.

My family will never forget.

No need for such formalities between us.

Danqing,

I have a question.

It might be inappropriate,

but I...

Please, go ahead.

Last night,

the two of us were drinking in the garden.

I got drunk.

Did we...?

General, you remember it wrong.

Last night, it was you drinking alone in the garden.

Alone?

- But... - I...

I'm really worried about my brother.

Let's talk about this another day.

Danqing.

Danqing.

Danqing.

Alone?

Do I really remember it wrong?

(I don't know how much he can recall from that night,)

(but no matter what,)

(he mustn't know I am Luo Ailian.)

(I better avoid him for a few days.)

My lady, you've returned.

The young master took the antidote brought back by the general

and woke up.

But Mr. Miao says

the poison is very fierce.

He still needs to take medicine on time

to expel the remaining toxins and restore himself to full health.

Place the medicine here.

I will take care of him.

Danqing.

Zishan, you've woken up.

Don't sit up.

Just get plenty of rest.

Danqing.

I know the consequences of what I've done are very serious.

But the toxic residue in your body is not cleared.

You can admonish me

after you recover.

I once asked you to abandon your vengeance.

But you were firm

and never gave up.

And now,

you disregarded your revenge plans,

took risks for me,

and even sacrificed yourself

to get the antidote for me.

I'm grateful

for such a huge favor.

How could I possibly blame you?

The general found the antidote.

I didn't do much.

Let alone the favor.

My life was given by you.

I will always remember.

Without you,

I wouldn't be who I am today.

I should be thanking you.

What's wrong?

I'll go get Mr. Miao.

I'm fine.

I could have caught

the culprit who harmed you

by using the crossbow as evidence,

but I messed it up.

The frustration eats me up.

We can still search for more evidence.

Anything leaves traces.

They must have made other slip-ups.

At least now we know

who the real culprit is.

What we need to do now is...

What we can do now

is that you hurry up and take your medicine.

Okay, I'll listen to you.

(Between you and me,)

(you got hurt and bled for me,)

(and I dressed your wounds.)

Does that mean it's time for us to marry?

(I even asked her to marry me.)

(Isn't that being too hasty?)

General.

What brings you here late at night?

I made this chicken soup for you.

It will help your wounds heal faster.

Thank you.

Tianhao,

you've followed me for years.

What do you think of me?

Your valor is undisputed.

Whether on the battlefield

or in the yamen,

no one can rival...

That's not what I meant.

Then what do you mean, General?

I mean in terms of personality, family background,

appearance and such

You are a general appointed by the Emperor.

You come from a good family

and look somewhat good.

Somewhat?

Just somewhat good?

Since when have you cared about appearances?

Continue.

As for...

As for your personality,

in a word,

amazing.

You got some nerve.

General,

you were so heroic when saving her today.

Did Miss Shen fall for your charm?

Of course.

Such a great favor.

Did Miss Shen say how she would repay it?

Would she devote herself to you?

Of course...

Of course she didn't say that.

I thought so.

What?

General, think about

how you met Miss Shen.

The first time,

you suspected her of being a female bandit

and had her serve you tea.

Miss Shen.

Is that okay?

The second time, it was impressive.

To feel her out,

you threw her into the water.

The third time, it was even more terrible.

Miss Shen was forced to reconstruct the scene

and got involved in your fight with the bandit.

(She was even injured.)

If you were Miss Shen,

would you think of marrying you?

Besides, Miss Shen

has an elder brother

who is gentle and cultivated.

Comparing with others can be maddening.

To put it this way, if it were me

having to choose between you two

and I wasn't blind,

I'd definitely choose Mr. Shen.

That doesn't make sense.

Zishan

is not bad,

but his temperament

may not be suitable

for Miss Shen.

Danqing is a different kind of woman.

Only an extraordinary man

like me is worthy of her.

You don't like to take the common path,

but you and Miss Shen are poles apart.

If you could come together, that would be strange.

If you don't believe it, try.

I'll give it a try.

If two moving in opposite ways can come together,

it'll show Miss Shen and I are fated.

I have never lost on the battlefield,

so naturally, I won't lose in the arena of love.

Give it a try.

(Gentle and cultured.)

I forbid this marriage.

(Can't believe)

(he would do that for me.)

What are you thinking about?

Smiling so sweetly.

Nothing much.

Shuixian,

how has Luo Xue'er been recently?

She's being watched by Mr. Luo.

She refused to confess,

so she paid the price.

I heard she's now no different from a beggar.

I estimate she won't last much longer.

(After Luo Xue'er confesses)

(and I clear my name)

(and avenge my father and Bin,)

(whether I'm Luo Ailian)

(or Shen Danqing,)

(I can then be myself without any concerns.)

Rice cake.

Take a look at the rice cake.

Go away. Don't disturb my business.

You're too poor to buy rice cake.

Go somewhere else.

I'm going.

Please come again.

Come look at the rice cake.

Don't come. Go away.

Do you even have money?

Get lost!

Sesame crisp cake.

Crisp cake.

You're getting better faster than I thought.

Danqing

has been tirelessly taking care of me.

I heard

when I was poisoned,

my relationship with her was almost exposed.

In order to deceive General Xu,

I had no choice but to say

she was your sworn sister.

Although it was a fluke,

it inadvertently dissolved our sibling relationship.

Honestly speaking,

I actually feel fortunate.

I guess

this is an opportunity given to me by God,

allowing me to freely pursue my love.

I can feel the change in your attitude towards her,

but I didn't realize

it had already reached this extent.

It seems that even the most restrained person

may find their feelings

uncontrollable in the face of true love.

Among the women I've met,

she is the most unique one.

She's not only pure and gracious

but also brave and resourceful.

I've long been unable

to treat her as my sister.

Anyway,

I want to take this opportunity

and tell her my feelings.

The temple fair in a few days

is probably a good opportunity.

Zishan, Danqing.

Zishan, are you getting better?

Yes, thanks to your antidote

and Danqing's care.

Zishan, I have come today to discuss an important matter.

When Danqing and I went to Prince Yi to get the antidote,

Prince Yi seemed

to be looking for clues from the case files

we were investigating.

He already has the treasure map.

What other clues does he want?

I have the same question.

Prince Yi got the treasure map,

but he didn't start the treasure hunt.

Instead, he stayed here and kept an eye on us.

So, I speculate

perhaps there is more to the treasure map.

He probably hasn't found the location of the treasure yet.

If that's true,

first, he wants

to stop you from finding out about him,

and second, he's trying to decipher the treasure map's secret

through your investigation.

Exactly.

That is to say,

if we can find the clue to solving the treasure map first,

this situation might take a turn for the better.

Exactly.

The destroyed evidence

might not condemn Prince Yi.

We discovered it in exchange.

It's worth it.

I've secretly reported it to the minister

and asked for his assistance

to find clues from this new breakthrough.

Additionally,

I've submitted the petition to him to impeach Prince Yi

for abducting a girl

to treat him the way he treated us.

We must teach Prince Yi

a lesson.

Zishan, let's go back and rest.

Okay.

Have a look!

Purely handmade cloth tigers.

Have a look.

(Zuiyun Tower) Try it out. You get what you pay for.

Take a look.

Have a look.

This is of pretty good quality.

Take a look.

The food's here.

Enjoy your meal.

Sir, are you still hiring tavern maids?

Coming to apply?

What can you do?

Good memory, arithmetic, observant.

I can do all that a tavern maid should know.

Aren't you Miss Xue'er of the Ganlu Brewery?

How can you

be a serving girl at our restaurant?

Isn't this a joke?

Moreover, you offended people.

How can I hire you?

Sir, please show me some mercy.

I really can do anything.

Miss Xue'er, the work of a serving girl is not that easy.

Can you handle this job?

Come on.

Tavern maids are servile all day long.

You can't do this.

You're really drinking it?

I was just saying.

You can't drink like this.

Put it down.

Put it down.

Sir, I'm finished.

Can you hire me now?

Miss Xue'er, I'm truly sorry.

You should look elsewhere.

Don't make this hard.

Please give me a chance.

- Don't. - Please.

- Don't make it hard. - Give me a chance.

Your Highness, take care.

Mind your step.

(That is Prince Yi?)

Your Highness.

Your Highness.

Your Highness.

Your Highness.

Watch where you're going.

Your Highness, please forgive me. I didn't mean it.

Please forgive me, Your Highness.

Please...

Thank you, Your Highness!

Your Highness, take care.

Alright, disperse.

Disperse.

It's a great fortune for you to receive His Highness's handkerchief.

Fine. Do some cleaning for now.

- Waiter, show her around. - Thank you.

My lady.

I heard Prince Yi was suddenly summoned back.

No one knows what the matter is.

What do you think?

Could it be because of General Xu?

I've heard many people discussing it.

Prince Yi is being impeached

of forcing a civilian girl.

Rumors are that General Xu did it for you.

Don't talk nonsense.

You should pretend not to hear such things.

Otherwise, it'd bring the general unnecessary trouble.

Yes, I understand.

Found Shuangshuang?

We've searched all the nearby villages.

We have no idea where else she could have run to.

Keep searching.

I promised Ms. Zhou.

We must find her.

Yes.

Take it. Be careful.

I just bought this jade bracelet.

Yes, Miss Lin.

You...

Miss Lin, I'm sorry.

You useless thing.

This is my most cherished jade bracelet.

Are you deliberately going against me?

No, I'm not.

It's not broken.

Money.

My lady.

Buy some medicine later,

so others won't see it

and think I abuse my servants.

Thank you, Miss Lin.

Useless thing.

Mother, wait for me.

I'll come to save you when I save enough.

I forbid this marriage.

(Shen Danqing,)

(you can't afford to offend Prince Yi.)

(That was stupid.)

(Prince Yi,)

(are you the person who can help me turn my fortunes around?)

(Zuiyun Tower) Take care.

Come to my place to go on.

Okay.

Sir, here's your wine. Please enjoy.

How about having fun with me later in the room upstairs?

There will be perks for you.

Sir, this is a restaurant, not a brothel.

You're just a tavern maid.

You should consider it your good fortune that I fancy you.

- You've had too much to drink. - Show me.

Let go of me.

Who did it?

(Du Ying'er) You should thank me.

If I had splashed boiling water,

we could have pig head meat to eat right now.

You wretch!

What's happening here?

A grown man bullying a woman.

Isn't that shameful?

Drunk and looking for trouble

at this place?

Don't.

Sir, listen to me.

Look at her. She must be rich or of high status.

She might have valuable connections.

Everyone, calm down.

To make a fuss over such a girl

is not worth it.

How about this? Your meals are going to be free.

And I'll give you a few more jars of fine wine.

Is that okay?

Sir, sorry. It's all my fault.

Please show some mercy

and don't hold it against me.

Yes.

Please cool down.

Bring the wine.

Alright.

Waiter, hurry!

Disperse. Nothing to see here.

Leave.

Thank you for helping me out there.

My name is Luo Xue'er. I'm 21.

May I ask your age?

I'm one year older than you. My name is Du Ying'er.

You can just call me Ying'er.

Thank you, Ying'er, for your timely help.

Without you...

I just can't stand seeing a man bully a girl.

Your hands clearly aren't meant for rough work.

There must be some reason

why you've become a servant in this restaurant.

This is Hetian jade. It's worth a bit of money.

You take this.

I stood up for you today,

but I offended him.

I guess he'll seek revenge.

It would be best if you left this place

and go to somewhere else.

Thank you, Miss Du.

Take care.

To be so generous upon a chance meeting.

Du Ying'er.

Got it.

Wait.

Just now,

did you...?

General!

Why is it you?

It is me.

Who did you think it was?

It's morning?

Yes.

You must have been a bit tired these days,

so you got up a bit late today.

Tianhao, why do you always disturb my dreams?

What do you mean?

It's nothing.

Right, General,

I have washed Miss Shen's handkerchief.

You can return it to her the next time you see her.

Handkerchief?

The one she used to bandage the wound you got

when getting medicine for Mr. Shen.

You were drunk at the time.

Your blood already soaked

through your outer garment,

so I replaced the handkerchief with a bandage.

Danqing's handkerchief.

If that's the case,

the dream I had that day...

It wasn't a dream.

It wasn't a dream.

It actually happened.

It happened.

General, are you all right?

Help me down.

Tianhao,

take my invitation to the Danqing Winery.

Please invite Miss Shen to my mansion tonight.

Tonight?

Yes.

Do you know

what the most commonly used method is

when solving a case?

Scene reenactment.

I know, but what does that have to do with it?

Don't ask so much. Go grind the ink.

(You have done your best.)

(Luo Ailian is still alive.)

(She's right here.)

(She's grateful to you.)

If that kiss was real,

then what she said was true.

Why did she say that?

Miss Shen.

Miss Shen.

Tianhao.

The general asked me to buy Chengfeng Wine.

Besides,

he wishes to invite you to his mansion tonight

to discuss something.

Will my brother be going?

The general only invites you to go.

(Invitation)

Shuixian, take Tianhao to get the wine.

Yes.

General Tianhao, please.

(Invitation)

What's destined to come

can't be avoided.

What did you invite me over

for?

This Chengfeng Wine you made is really good.

It's fragrant but not tangy and intoxicating imperceptibly.

If you're looking for someone to drink with,

you can have a hearty drink together

with my brother after he recovers.

I've got other matters at home so I'll be leaving.

Is there anything else?

The person I most want to share a drink with right now

is the woman in my dream.

A few days ago, in my drunken dream,

I encountered an outstanding beauty.

We bared our souls

and drank together.

It's just a pity

that she was gone

after I woke up.

So I could only resort to such a foolish method,

hoping to see her once more.

You're drunk.

Let's talk about it tomorrow.

What do you want to do?

It is not a dream now.

Neither was that night we drank.

Am I right?

General,

you've had too much to drink.

It wasn't me who drank with you that day.

I always value evidence.

If it hadn't been you that day,

why would this have been here?

You bandaged my wounds that day.

You told me

that alcohol helped.

You were always there to comfort

and accompany me.

I remember it all now.

That was not a dream.

Danqing,

why won't you just admit it?

I don't remember.

You don't remember?

How about this?

I'll count down from five.

If you still don't remember,

I will help you recreate the scene.

Five,

four,

three...

You remember it wrong.

It wasn't me.

Lying

will get you punished.

Two,

one.

I admit it.

It was me that day.

So you admit you kissed me.

Do not overthink it.

I was overcome by the alcohol.

Please forget it.

Wait a minute.

I have one last question.

Why did you mention Luo Ailian that day?

Because...

Because I know her.

You know her?

I met Luo Ailian by chance.

I know she appreciated others' kindness.

If she knew you thought of her,

she'd definitely say thank you.

I see.

I thought...

What?

You've got a physician, Mr. Miao.

I thought

you secretly saved her.

If possible,

I do wish before the tragedy occurred,

someone saved Luo Ailian.

♪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♪

(Danqing Winery) ♪I've created candlelight in darkness♪

♪Which protects you as it protects me♪

Danqing.

I've come to apologize.

I was rude last night.

To express my apology,

can I invite you to watch flowers?

Beside Liao City, Mount Tianqing

is adorned with beautiful blooming begonias.

So can I ask you...?

Sorry, General.

Don't rush to refuse.

It won't take you too long.

I'll make up for any lost revenue.

That's not what I meant.

It's just that I already have an appointment.

An appointment? With whom?

Me.

Zishan?

Danqing and I will go to the temple fair.

What temple fair?

We have a temple fair here every year

in honor of the Flower God.

It lasts from noon until night.

Zishan's never been there,

so I thought I'd take him to see it.

I was thinking about taking a stroll since I'm better.

I'll leave you two to talk.

I'll go tidy up and close the shop.

- Danqing. - Chengfeng.

Thank you for the antidote.

I will always remember it.

Let's go outside.

No, Zishan.

I've got plans today.

(Danqing Winery) I'll invite you to my place next time.

I'll leave you here.

- I won't see you out. - Zishan.

We practiced martial arts together.

I always trust and respect you.

You should be very clear about what's on my mind.

Right, I am very clear

about your thoughts.

But let me tell you.

Impossible.

Zishan, you know me.

- I never go to a brothel. - That's not the question.

No matter what else you do,

I support you.

But only Danqing.

I don't agree with you being so close to her.

You don't agree?

Zishan, you are just Danqing's brother.

Yes.

But that can change.

You mean...

Alright.

It's up to Danqing's choice.

Fair competition.

Fair competition.

- Danqing. - Danqing.

General, why are you still here?

Are you going with us?

Yes.

He said he'd return.

Danqing, I've never been to the temple fair either.

Let me join you.

Another time then.

Let's do it another day.

It's rare that we siblings can go out and relax.

You can understand.

- Zishan. - Let's go.

Even holding hands.

Flowers for sale.

Miss, buy a bouquet to pray for a good marriage.

Buying flowers for a good marriage?

It's said that the Flower God loves the hustle and bustle

and especially loves to choose maidens

carrying bouquets at this temple fair to grant them a good marriage.

Sir,

the lady's hands are empty.

Why not take one each?

Good things come in pairs.

Look at those people.

Aren't they also looking

for the one with the same flowers?

Danqing, pick a bouquet.

Which one would you like?

I'll pick

the same flowers as you.

Such a considerate gentleman.

Miss, you are truly fortunate.

Madam, you are joking. He is my brother.

Thank you.

Zishan, I want to eat Tanghulu.

Okay, wait here for me. I'll go and buy it.

Okay.

Flowers for sale!

Look!

Here comes the Flower God.

Good.

The Flower God dances really well.

I wish for him to bestow upon me a good marriage.

(I haven't been)

(this relaxed for a long time.)

- Take it! - Take it!

♪The evening breeze gently scatters the clouds♪

Do you like it?

Why is it you?

Liar!

Catch him! Don't let him get away!

I am the Flower God of this year.

Let's go.

Thanks a lot, dude.

♪Sunny and rainy days, with you♪

♪Through the cold and heat of all seasons, with you♪

♪I only wish to accompany you in sorrows and joys of this world♪

♪Staying the same through all the ups and downs♪

You're a general. How could you do such things?

If I didn't do it,

how could I see you alone?

♪May you and I walk through the years and keep the promise as always♪

General, you...

Miss Shen,

why are you blushing now?

Who's blushing?

General, please don't keep getting so close to me.

Danqing,

the Tanghulu you want.

♪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♪