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♫ The fresh breeze blows through the alley ♫

♫ The fragrance of ink on you ♫

♫ The brush meandering on the paper ♫

♫ This love will last forever ♫

♫ The moonlight pours in the water ♫

♫ I can't help but start to sing ♫

♫ You play a melodious song ♫

♫ It recorded our sweet time ♫

♫ Being drunk but happy in the world (Spend the rest of my life with you) ♫

♫ Watch the wood in a deep dye (Let's ride a horse to see the world) ♫

♫ With you in my life, I'm not afraid of any storm ♫

♫ I feel safe (You whisper in my ear) ♫

♫ There is a distant call (I fell into the light of your halo) ♫

♫ It's too hard to break from your embrace ♫

♫ Immersed in wine and time goes by ♫

♫ Being drunk but happy in the world (Spend the rest of my life with you) ♫

♫ Watch the wood in a deep dye (Let's ride a horse to see the world) ♫

♫ With you in my life, I'm not afraid of any storm ♫

♫ I feel safe (You whisper in my ear) ♫

♫ There is a distant call (I fell into the light of your halo) ♫

♫ It's too hard to break from your embrace ♫

♫ Immersed in wine and time goes by ♫ [A Girl Like Me]

[Episode 3]

Xie Qilin, I order you to clarify the truth.

On that day...

Say it!

Start talking.

If you don't say it, your eye is blind for nothing!

Count Xie is right.

Young Master Xie, take your time.

This matters a couple of people's reputations and innocence.

You must think it through.

[Collection of Poems]

[Collection of Poems]

This is a gift from Shi Feixian to you. Right?

It was on the day your eye got hurt when Miss Shi gave you the book.

Aren't you afraid of people gossiping about it?

Your Grace, you must be kidding.

Such a Collection of Poems is available everywhere.

Why are you sure that Shi Feixian gave it to me?

[Collection of Poems] There is something you don't know.

This Collection of Poems is the only existing copy.

Besides, there were other witnesses when Miss Shi gave you the book.

You came prepared.

I don't think you came here just to return the Collection of Poems.

This Collection of Poems represents Miss Shi's heart.

[Collection of Poems]

Of course, I need to return it to you.

However,

if it's proved that your Xie family framed Ban Heng,

I'm afraid your private meeting with Miss Shi will also be revealed.

- What do you want? - I want to use Shi Feixian's reputation

to change for the truth.

[Collection of Poems] What do you think?

[Collection of Poems]

On that day in the backyard,

I tripped over my own feet

and got my eye pricked by the branches on the ground.

What did you say?

My injury has nothing to do with Ban Heng!

You...! How dare you lie?

Do you know how serious the crime is to deceive His Majesty?

It can get you beheaded!

Son, you...!

Auntie, Xie Qilin committed the crime of lying to me.

But now he is blind.

I think I'll give him 20 floggings and forbid him to come to court for life.

What do you think?

Your Majesty, I understand your generosity.

All right.

Xie Qilin committed a felony of deceiving me.

But considering your family's contribution to the country,

I will give you a milder punishment

of 20 floggings and you can never come to the court.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Your Grace.

Thank you for your help in the court.

It's just...

You didn't say anything in court.

Is it because of your sister?

Nothing can escape from your eyes.

[Warm and Virtuous]

I am entrusted by His Majesty. But I covered up for my family.

I had left Xie's Mansion when Young Master Xie was injured that day.

What's more,

if others know that I met him in private,

that will hurt our Shi family's reputation.

I feel ashamed.

Don't blame yourself.

You are an upright person,

but people are not sages.

Nobody can be totally unselfish.

Not to mention, it concerns your sister.

I can understand it.

God of Dreams, thank you for hearing our prayers.

Fortunately, Xie Qilin's blindness has nothing to do with our Ban family.

I also hope you can give us guidance

when there is a real crisis next time.

God of Dreams.

You must bless our family with money to spend for generations.

Don't confiscate our mansion.

In a few days, there will be cockfighting.

God of Dreams, you must show up in my dream

and tell me which cock can win.

Please show up in my dream.

God of Dreams.

Don't let me get involved with the Xie family again.

Please! Please.

Long live, Your Majesty!

You may rise.

Thank you, Your Majesty!

Bad news. There is news from the palace

that His Majesty believes your family hides private possessions.

He ordered to confiscate your mansion, including everything under your name.

Why did I have such a weird dream?

God of Dreams, please tell me.

See? I told you.

The dream of Xie Qilin's blindness came true as well.

Will there be any new emperor enthroned to confiscate our mansion?

By that time, I won't be a young master and you won't be a baroness anymore.

Yes, Dear. Does it mean we will become commoners?

What else can we do?

If it comes true, we have to learn to live a hard life.

No way.

We should think about how to save ourselves.

Who do you think this new emperor will be?

Will it be the crown prince?

The crown prince is gentle and kind.

Even if he takes the throne, he wouldn't be that ruthless to us for the sake of our previous relationship.

Then it must be the second prince.

He is treacherous and malicious. It must be him.

It's hard to say.

Will it be an important minister around His Majesty?

Forget it.

Stop the wild guess.

We can't stop what should come.

Isn't there a saying?

Enjoy while we can and leave the worries till tomorrow.

- Being worried can't change anything. - Exactly.

It's better to be happy every day and live a more comfortable life with no regret!

- That's right! - Come on! - Come on!

- Cheers! - That's right.

Hua Hua, you do have a point.

Come on! Pour it up for me.

- Hua Hua. - All right.

I think our top priority should be

listing all the things we haven't bought yet

and starting purchasing one by one tomorrow.

Yes, my son is right.

By the way, Dear. Can you buy me the antique fan I wanted to buy last time?

- Do you want to buy it? - Of course.

- Then buy it. - That's great!

Let's eat and drink well,

and live our life extravagantly while we still can.

That's right.

Listen to me.

I have come up with ways to cope with it.

First, find a place to bury our treasure,

in case when we need it.

That's a good method.

Second, look for the candidate for the new emperor.

Turn to him and establish a good relationship with him before he takes the throne.

My wife is so wise.

Third and the most important,

there is no limit on consumption from now on.

Let's live a happy life every day

and spend our life as three lifetimes!

Great!

Come on!

Cheers!

- That's great! - Mother, go ahead and eat.

No!

Baroness, how about this one?

Baroness, how about this one?

It's too vulgar.

Pretentious scholar like Count Cheng'an

won't fancy this kind of stuff like me.

Baroness, I think you should give him a stone lock for exercise.

He is too weak.

He is the sage-life type.

Just like Shi Feixian. Keep thinking.

Then send him some calligraphy and painting based on his hobby.

That's not a bad idea.

Then I'll send him the best one.

I got it.

I heard from my father that the more inside, the more precious.

Baroness, can we do it tomorrow?

Strike while the iron is hot. Hurry up.

Young Master, this is a thank-you gift from Baroness Ban.

This is...

"A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains."

A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains?

Isn't it the long-lost painting

of the previous dynasty?

Exactly.

It is said that there are many secrets in this painting.

Many people suspect that it is relevant to a batch of missing treasures

of the previous dynasty.

The Tiger Tally commanding Daye's three armies also disappeared

with this painting back at that time.

Tiger Tally?

Young Master, the Ban family has this painting.

Do you think the Tiger Tally is also there?

Not necessarily.

But there is one thing I'm sure.

Baroness Ban doesn't know how precious this painting is.

Young Master, should we accept this painting?

Of course, we'll take it.

After all those investigations,

what happened that year is closely related to the Tiger Tally.

Maybe we are close to the truth.

Young Master, could it be

that the Ban family has been playing dumb all these years,

and actually, they are unfathomable?

We will know whether they are playing dumb after we test them.

Make some arrangements.

Gather everyone. We will have a secret meeting.

Don't leak the news and alarm the court.

It's so heavy.

You should ask Ruan or Bangbang to carry it.

Why do you let me carry it?

Ruan or Bangbang can pick this up with two fingers.

Why are you so weak as a man?

You eat a lot. Where did the food go?

Where else could it go?

The outhouse.

I won't bicker with you.

This seems to be a good place.

Let's bury it now.

Here.

This is our life-saving money.

It can't be found out.

Of course.

What are you doing?

Count Cheng'an? Why are you here?

Baroness Ban and Young Master Ban, you are...

We are here to bury the treasure.

It's a game my brother and I have been playing since our childhood.

We bury the treasure first, then we will come back to look for it in the future.

Baroness Ban? Young Master Ban?

Did you find the cat?

I've looked everywhere, but I didn't find it.

Wang Qu is checking the right side.

My stomach hurts!

You were just fine. What's wrong with you?

I can't hold it. I need to find a place to solve it.

Your Grace, it's late now.

Can I bother you to send Older Sister Hua home?

What are you talking about?

Let me say something to Du Jiu

before I send Baroness Ban back, is it okay?

Thank you, Your Grace.

Older Sister, it's dark now.

Enjoy your time together.

Find out if they buried treasure here.

If not,

get rid of both of them.

Your Grace, you can leave me here.

There is only one way. I won't get lost.

I promised Young Master Ban, not to mention it's dangerous at night.

How can I let you go back alone?

It's thoughtful of you.

But I'm very curious about your lost cat.

It's not an easy trip from your manor to this place.

That's right.

My cat is kind of like you.

It likes to come to the middle of nowhere

at night to look for treasures.

I'm not here to look for treasure.

I'm here to bury treasure.

However,

you are not here to find your cat.

I'm afraid you are hiding something from me.

What do you think I'm doing here?

You scholars are really troublesome.

Can't you just say it?

You have to make people guess.

Boring.

All right, you can leave me here.

There is a sound in the forest. Could it be your cat?

Baroness.

I left in a rush

and might have lost my jade pendant.

You lost your jade pendant at a perfect time.

Otherwise, if I go down the mountain, you'll have to look for it by yourself.

Why do you have to find a cat here at night?

Why is it over there?

Don't worry, I'll pick it up.

It's windy in the forest.

Don't catch a cold.

You are just a weak scholar,

but the strength of your hands

is almost like someone who practices martial arts.

It's late now. Let me send you back home.

What about your jade pendant?

That's okay.

It's dark now. It's dangerous in the deep forest.

A little jade pendant is not as important as your safety.

Baroness.

Please.

Count Cheng'an said that if there is no signal, we should kill that woman.

Baroness.

Actually, there is one thing I want to tell you.

I really like the gift you sent me last time.

It's nothing. Not a problem.

Hold on.

That's "A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains." Do you really not know the meaning of it?

Did you just meet me?

I don't care what kind of panorama it is.

However, why do you, a scholar, dress like this today?

Let's say goodbye now.

Hurry up, send the signal.

Oh, no!

It's really strange today.

There are people setting off fireworks on the mountain in the middle of the night.

You like fireworks?

It's like shimmering stars in the sky.

Don't you like it?

The fireworks go by in a flash.

What's interesting about it?

They are actually setting off money. It's the most impractical thing.

You have a point.

It's late now.

Let me send you back.

Baroness, please.

I'll reluctantly accept your kindness.

Young Master, we...

Du Jiu, drive the carriage and send Baroness Ban back now.

Yes.

His carriage also can't be judged by appearance.

Baroness, please go back.

There is a cool breeze at night.

You should drink some ginger soup.

You keep looking at me.

Is there anything else?

I didn't expect

your shabby carriage

to be quite comfortable to sit inside.

No way. That's the only carriage in Rong's Mansion.

He needs to take it to court every day.

I understand.

I will ask someone to write down the specifications of the carriage

and send it to your mansion tomorrow.

Is that okay for you?

You are really good-hearted.

You overpraise me.

I'm sleepy.

Your Grace, go home and rest earlier.

Forget it. Beauty sleep is more important.

[Moonlight through the Cloud]

[Moonlight through the Cloud] Young Master, I have checked it.

Our secret meeting in the forest wasn't exposed.

I have found out the stuff that Ban Hua and Ban Heng buried.

They came there to bury treasure.

Open it.

It's nothing but money.

Ban Hua and Ban Heng have no serious things to do.

Young Master, what to do with the treasure?

Let me keep it for Baroness Ban.

Those who have a chance are at their own advantage.

Then I'll take it as my chance.

Young Master, should I get some secret guards

to see if there is anything missing?

No need.

It's a good thing for us

that the Ban family hold deep feelings for each other.

Getting close to any of them is favorable for us to approach...

Princess Royal.

Young Master, I'm thinking, will Baroness Ban suspect it?

If she suspects it, will she ruin our plan?

You worry too much.

These details won't bother Baroness Ban.

[Ban Mansion]

[Ban Mansion] Exquisite workmanship and materials.

Count Cheng'an has good taste.

Good enough for you to marry him.

Father, this is serious. Can you take it seriously?

Isn't this just an ordinary black coat?

I can buy ten of the same coats when I go out with my bird.

How can you be sure that Count Cheng'an

is the new emperor in your dream who will usurp the throne?

Older Sister, I think you are at the age for marriage.

That's why you dreamed about the talented

and handsome Count Cheng'an on that quiet night.

And you might accidentally confuse your dreams.

Just shut up.

What your older sister said is not entirely unreasonable.

Ushering the throne is not for fun.

How can an ordinary person be capable of doing it?

Didn't Older Sister say that in her dream, the new emperor

is outstanding in appearance?

In terms of appearance, Older Sister, Rong Xia is better than you.

I'll warn you one more time.

Shut up!

Count Cheng'an is an upright person.

Besides, His Majesty brought him up.

No matter who has the intention of rebellion, he won't be that one.

Let's forget whether he will do it.

Right now, we have set the countermeasures.

It's always right to build a good relationship with Rong Xia, right?

My girl.

I'll leave this to you.

Since Rong Xia is a model for all scholars,

try all the things that a scholar would fancy,

like the zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting.

There will be one thing that can win him over.

Why is it me again?

Give me one.

Do you think I will entrust our whole family to these two people?

I'll do it.

However, Rong Xia seems to be unworldly.

But if he really attempts to usurp the throne,

you still have to be careful about him.

Don't worry, Mother.

No hypocrite can lie in front of me.

[Announcement] "High price for private information

[Announcement] of Count Cheng'an."

The price is fair.

[Yuzhen Restaurant] Young Master.

[Yuzhen Restaurant] Don't you think

[Yuzhen Restaurant] the way we did it is too ostentatious?

[Yuzhen Restaurant] That's your ignorance.

This is the most low-key way for our Ban family to handle it.

What kind of person is this Count Cheng'an?

Go back and bring two more boxes of silver.

This time, we must buy all the information about Count Cheng'an,

catching him off guard and making him hard to resist.

How is it?

Am I just like Shi Feixian now?

Baroness, why do I feel it's weird?

What's weird?

My hair, clothes, makeup, and the hand pose,

I did all of these to imitate her.

Baroness, this is called a "blooming garlic trying to

pretend to be a narcissus."

I think you should change it back.

It looks scary.

I'm catering to his pleasure.

Didn't they say that all scholars love women like Shi Feixian?

If Count Cheng'an likes Shi Feixian,

there will be no chance left for you.

You go too far.

Come on, Baroness.

This is the collection of poems you wanted.

I searched the whole mansion and couldn't find one.

[Poetry Collection of Mountain and Moon] I bought it this morning.

Right.

From today, we should prepare more elegant stuff in our manor.

I got it.

From now on, whatever Miss Shi buys, we will buy two of them.

But the characters in this book are too small.

It might blur my vision if I read it for too long.

Baroness, why do you do something you don't want to do?

You are Ban Hua. Just use your own way to win him over.

Exactly.

I think we should tie Count Cheng'an up

and ask him whatever you want.

It'll make you comfortable and make us happy!

This is good.

Got it.

What? Do you really want to tie him up?

Am I that brainless?

Are you having a meal?

As you can see, if you have any business,

can you wait until I finish my lunch?

It's the perfect time.

Your Grace, there is something you don't know.

Baroness spent a lot of money for this meal.

She ordered special food boxes and sent them here at top speed

to keep the dishes from cooling down.

I haven't seen Baroness treat anybody so attentively.

You are busy with business.

You can't have a sloppy meal.

Come on, have a taste.

See if you like them.

In fact, if you need anything, you can just tell me.

Nothing.

It's just that I miss you.

I want to care about you.

I'm all sincere.

Good-looking and good-tempered.

The most important thing is that she cares about our young master.

I have to write this down.

Bass once, bacon twice!

Lotus root once!

Tendon...

was not touched!

No, to this dish next time.

By the way, Sir.

You know him the best.

What is his favorite dish?

Baroness, it's the dish in the middle.

That's what he likes to eat.

He misses the taste of it if he doesn't eat it for a few days.

Really?

Let me try it.

What is this?

Mustard fish.

He liked it when he was young.

Really? Baroness also liked it when she was young.

But from your expression,

looks like it doesn't suit your taste.

How could it be?

I really like it.

That's great.

You got me all these delicacies.

Courtesy demands reciprocity.

Let me pay you back.

Thank you.

[Yuzhen Restaurant]

[Yuzhen Restaurant] It's true.

Count Cheng'an likes to use his left little finger to pick his nose.

I saw it with my own eyes. There is a witness.

I didn't know that Rong Xia would actually pick his nose.

Hua will definitely like the news. Reward him.

Why are there so many people?

Did the restaurant launch any new snacks?

There is something you don't know.

We are all here to get rewards from Young Master Ban.

That idiot from the Ban family.

He is indeed rich but stupid.

Young Master, here is your favorite scallion chicken.

You may leave now.

I need to eat chicken now.

You can come back this afternoon.

I didn't expect such a tasteless person

to enjoy the same food like me.

Why do you have time to visit me today?

I have some news that I have to tell you.

What happened?

Now, the Ban family is inquiring about Count Cheng'an's preferences in the city.

Older Sister, it must be Ban Hua making a move on Rong Xia.

That's Ban Hua's business.

What does it have anything to do with me?

The whole capital knows that Count Cheng'an and you are a couple.

Now, Ban Hua stepped between you.

What does that mean?

You must teach her a lesson.

Why are you being so tactless and indiscreet?

Everyone knows...

that Count Cheng'an is a model for all scholars.

Every woman wants to marry him.

You mustn't talk nonsense.

Older Sister, it's not the time to be modest.

If you don't make any move now, do you want to watch

Ban Hua take Rong Xia away?

But marriage is up to the matchmaker and our parents.

What can I do?

We can't just let Ban Hua have him.

We have to do something to stop her.

Do you have any idea?

Let me think.

How about we get someone to scare Ban Hua

and warn her to never approach Count Cheng'an?

How is it? Isn't it a good idea?

For a woman like Ban Hua, what do you think

can scare her?

[Jiang Luo, the Second Prince of Daye]

Greetings, Your Highness.

Long time no see.

You have become more beautiful.

You overpraise me.

Don't feel uptight.

You are the Crown Princess's sister.

It means you are my sister.

According to the rules of Daye, this is given to you by me,

the handsome and unparalleled prince.

Don't get too excited. Just take it.

That's very generous of you.

But my family's rule is strict.

I'm afraid it doesn't conform to the etiquette.

Don't be so conventional.

Come on, have a seat.

Take it. Come on.

- This... - Young Sister.

Older Sister.

[Shi Suyue, Granddaughter of Prime Minister]

[Crown Princess] Why are you here?

Greetings, Your Highness.

I just came from Mother.

She asked why you haven't gone to greet her.

It turns out that you are stalled here.

I'm going now.

Don't be bothered.

Have a seat.

Younger Sister, there is something you don't know.

The empress always favors Second Prince.

That's how he developed this licentious personality.

Sorry, you had to go through that.

Luckily, you showed up in time.

Otherwise, I'd really not know what to do.

Don't get close to Second Prince.

You must be careful.

What is this?

Count Cheng'an's preferences are all here.

Your Grace, good morning!

It's not the time for a meal. Why is she here now?

Morning, Baroness.

There is heavy dew in the morning.

Your Grace, your body is weak.

Don't get sick.

You sent food and clothes.

What's your intention?

Please just tell us.

Du Jiu.

Baroness, I'll take the clothes.

That's more like it.

Okay, let me get this straight.

From now on, you can go to rest.

I'll escort him to court and to home starting from today.

No way.

Why not?

Beauty with a fancy carriage.

Only such a carriage can match him.

As long as I am here, he won't get in your carriage.

Your Grace, try this.

This is the most famous snack of Vegan Restaurant.

Feixian!

- Wanyu? - You also entered the palace today.

I came here to see my older sister.

Why are you here?

I don't know why, either.

There was a summon today

that the empress wanted to see me in the palace.

It just took the time of a cup of tea.

We chatted a little bit.

I have something to tell you.

About the set of Plain Kingfisher Plate you asked me to find for you,

I heard that Ban Heng has it.

The Ban family again?

Why does the Ban family have all the good stuff?

Don't worry, I have an idea.

Count Cheng'an once told me some of his preferences.

I can tell it to you,

and you can trade it with Ban Heng for the plate.

No. Wouldn't it let Ban Hua take advantage of it?

We're like sisters. We can share everything.

Then I'll do it.

I owe you this time.

Older Sister, please go ahead.

I heard that Count Cheng'an liked skating when he was young.

Skating?

Great.

I know how to tell Foppery Ban.

I'll tell him that Count Cheng'an likes swimming best,

- and hates skating the most. - I'm afraid this is improper.

Why not?

It's autumn now.

If Ban Hua really asks him to go swimming,

I am worried that the water will be too cold and it will hurt his health.

Besides, there is no ice field now.

I think the Ban family will be troubled with finding an ice field and just give up.

Then they will stop bothering Count Cheng'an.

Then we can have it both ways, don't we?

Older Sister, you are really kind and beautiful.

By the way, why don't you take my carriage with me?

I got some rare playthings recently.

I can show them to you.

Okay.

Be careful.

You...

You have done all these things for days.

Is anyone else in your family in jail?

Your family is in jail!

I mean...

I need to care more about my family,

just like the way I care about you.

It's purely out of good intentions. There is nothing else.

Baroness.

I'm used to the plain carriage.

I don't think I can enjoy your thoughtful arrangement.

- From today... - Right! You are right.

I will keep it in mind from now on.

- I mean... - Okay, let's not talk about it.

I have something else to do. I'm leaving.

Reward him.

Young Master Ban, Count Cheng'an loves cats the most.

Reward her.

My first-hand news is too good for him.

What if Ban Heng is too petty to believe me?

What if he deliberately picks on me?

No way.

I heard you are inquiring about Count Cheng'an's preferences.

What? Did Ban Hua cause trouble again?

This won't work.

Do you want me to die of anxiety, so you can inherit my legacy?

It's not like that.

You are sneaky today.

- What tricks do you want to play? - Listen! Show me some respect.

Otherwise, I won't tell you that Count Cheng'an loves skating the most!

Is Miss Xie a fool?

He likes skating?

You...!

Stop.

What else do you want?

I'll buy it.

I bought your information.

Young Master, you work hard but you haven't had anything today.

I had a few snacks in Baroness Ban's carriage this morning.

I wish Baroness Ban were here.

When Baroness Ban was here, you would eat more than usual.

Your future wife...

should be like her.

Uncle Rong, you may leave.

I will eat it.

You have grown up now. I can't talk you into doing anything.

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♫ Paper kite, blue tile, Begonia in midsummer ♫

♫ Make jasmine tea in the room ♫

♫ Sing a song and fiddle with Pipa ♫

♫ Her bright smile and gloomy expressions ♫

♫ Crimson clouds flew into the house ♫

♫ Can't control the feelings It's all in the dream ♫

♫ The rain pours down on a sunny day, washing out all the attachments ♫

♫ Faith is like a flower ♫

♫ We promised to live a free life ♫

♫ But can be flicked away like dust with fingers ♫

♫ Only want to live a carefree life with her ♫

♫ Travel around the world while we are still in our youth ♫

♫ Nothing is impossible in the dream ♫

♫ Go to the end of the world together ♫

♫ The fleeting life is just a moment ♫

♫ With no fear, willing to take her hands to see the big world ♫

♫ We promised to live a free life ♫

♫ But can be flicked away like dust with fingers ♫

♫ Only want to live a carefree life with her ♫

♫ Travel around the world while we are still in our youth ♫

♫ Nothing is impossible in the dream ♫

♫ Go to the end of the world together ♫

♫ The fleeting life is just a moment ♫

♫ With no fear, willing to take her hands to see the big world ♫