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[The Autumn Ballad]

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♫ Winter clouds and light skies, the geese fly through leaving a trail of sorrow ♫

♫ I lean against the window and look into the distance ♫

♫ Near the deserted West River, I hear you singing ♫

♫ Every time our eyes meet, the longing is still there ♫

♫ Separated by thousands of mountains and oceans, waiting for the full moon ♫

♫ Just to meet the beautiful lady again ♫

♫ Going through three lifetimes with you while smiling behind the pearl bead curtain ♫

♫ In this life, I will not let you down ♫

♫ I will fly over the lands together with you ♫

♫ Even if everything becomes silent ♫

♫ In this life, I will not let you down ♫

♫ I will fly over the lands together with you ♫

♫ Even if everything becomes silent ♫

[The Autumn Ballad]

[Episode 11]

Master, the head of the Main Administrative Office asserted

they will take the evidence immediately.

With their imperial edict, the gatekeeper couldn't stop them.

Also...

Speak.

The gatekeeper said the Main Administrative Office's new head

is Yuan Lang.

Is he back?

What should we do? I fear they will barge in any minute.

I'll go stall them. You guys search.

Minister Yuan, long time no see.

It wasn't that long, only 3 years, 2 months, and 15 days.

Minister Yuan, you are conscious and knowledgeable, very admirable.

Of course.

Every day I was out of the capital, I thought about our reunion, Lord Liang.

Relying on His Majesty's wisdom, my wish was finally fulfilled.

Congratulations on your reinstatement, Minister Yuan.

Song Jin, prepare tea.

[7, 11, 4, 6, 5, 8 ]

Miss Qiu Yan, Young Master Qin, have you found it?

Not yet. There's too much stuff.

Please hurry. I fear my master can't stall much longer.

All right.

Song Jin, the Main Administrative Office is the same level as Firewood Office.

Even if they have an imperial edict, must they be such rule sticklers?

You two may not know this.

Although Main Administrative Office and Firewood Office

are both supervisory under palace orders,

the Main Administrative Office was established first.

Ever since my master led Firewood Office,

we outperformed Main Administrative Office at everything.

Three years ago, the Main Administrative Office's head, Yuan Lang,

tried to snatch a case from us.

My master caught him in the wrong and impeached him.

He was demoted and exiled.

Since then, Main Administrative Office was without a leader,

unable to recover from one stumble.

So they have some bad blood.

Now His Majesty has reinstated Yuan Lang,

I fear the Main Administrative Office is angrily set on finding our faults.

This won't do.

It will take too long if we keep searching like this.

The numbers on these boxes, [4]

what do they represent? [Wen, Yin, Zhi]

Miss, no matter what it stands for, you must hurry.

Song Jin, tell Liang Yi to stall how long to drink a cup of tea (10 minutes).

All right. Make haste.

Qin Xuan, look for boxes labeled number 9.

Minister Yuan, have some tea first.

It's fine.

I fear there's poison in the tea.

You jest, Minister Yuan. Even if I'm fearless,

I wouldn't dare poison a court official in public.

Three years in the capital, you hid the sky with one hand (fooled people).

Colluded with others, sabotaged colleagues,

is there anything you wouldn't do?

When you work for Imperial Court, these rumors are inevitable.

You would know that better than I do.

Three years ago, you accused me of what I didn't do.

Was that also a rumor?

The case was closed, no point discussing it.

How do you propose we settle the matter?

I was just kidding.

I'm only here to follow orders.

I hope you'll hand over the evidence immediately, without delay.

Of course.

However, it was years since we met.

It's not too much to drink a cup of tea.

Lord Liang, you're stalling to hide the clues,

secretly investigate,

and steal Main Administrative Office's merit.

It's too bad.

I can't disobey the Imperial Edict!

- Men, follow me! - Yes, Master.

Who dares to move?

Yuan Lang, since you were demoted for three years,

I'm giving you some leeway.

You dared bring men to Firewood Office to cause a ruckus.

It's fine following orders,

but you shouldn't have smashed my tea.

This is Firewood Office. I suggest you think before you act.

Song Jin!

Take Minister Yuan to the rear courtyard and hand over the evidence.

This way, Master Yuan.

Liang Yi. All old and new grudges,

I will settle with you, one by one.

[Firewood Office]

Wanyan House items were in wooden boxes by

the surname's character strokes. [Qiu]

The box number is the total of surname character strokes.

After finding this pattern,

it wasn't hard to find Qiu Family's items.

It's good you found it. Our efforts didn't go to waste.

Of course. It was all thanks to the time you bought me.

But... That Main Administrative Office's head,

will he falsely report you to His Majesty for stalling?

It's not a false report.

I purposely stalled the operation.

You barged into Forbidden Garden to investigate a case.

When state religion disciples incite trouble,

they ruin the Royal Family's reputation.

If His Majesty doesn't even realize this and suspects you,

then he's really gone senile.

Qiu Yan, watch what you say.

I am merely a whip His Majesty uses to quell his many officials.

It feels familiar after using it for some time.

But it must be replaced often.

Or over time, people direct their anger from the whip

to the whip's master.

His Majesty reappointed Yuan Lang to warn me.

He shows me I'm not the only whip

that can shelter (protect) him from wind and rain.

Brother Liang, it must be hard on you.

I chose this path myself.

I've anticipated the wind and rain to come.

I don't deserve sympathy.

Oh, right. Don't ever say such words anywhere again.

Or Firewood Office will be the first to get you.

Yes.

It's late. I'll get you an escort home.

Goodbye, my lord.

Brother Liang, thank you for protecting Qiu Yan with your life today.

Goodbye.

Liang Yi seems awe-inspiring in public.

But in private, he has unspeakable misery.

Please wait here. I'll prepare the carriage.

What are you looking at?

This cuff has fine craftsmanship.

From far, it doesn't differ from a bracelet.

I don't think my family will notice. Don't worry for me.

I'm not worried about that. I'm...

I hate that the other cuff isn't on my wrist.

Are you jealous?

I get it.

Lord Liang is highly skilled and kills without mercy.

He's also charismatic and inspiring.

Although you joke, to hear it, I'm really...

Really what?

Really envious.

"Envious"?

I envy the one risking his life with you

isn't me.

How about this? My left hand is free.

If you feel bad, you can also buy a Tocharian pair.

You and I can each have half. I'll also wear a pair with you.

How scandalous is it for you to wear a diverse half on each hand?

You men can hug a different woman in each arm (concubines).

Can't women have a foot in two boats (two-timer)?

I fear only you in this world could say those words.

Miss, Master, to the carriage, please.

Yan'er.

Did you just say one of our household secretly visited Wanyan House?

In the whole capital, such fake notes are only sold at Wanyan House.

Now we just find this jade pendant's owner,

to know who secretly exchanged the fake bank notes.

This...

this is Eldest Brother's jade pendant.

Isn't Eldest Uncle cultivating (spiritual transcendence) on Mount Lianyun?

That's...

[Qiu Manor]

Come closer.

Turn around.

Carry me into the manor.

My goodness.

My lord! My lord! What happened to you?

Wife, I'm researching "Yellow Emperor's Internal Canon" (medical text) for body maintenance.

This classic text describes

a thousand steps a day as most appropriate.

Not one step more, not one less.

My count for today was fulfilled.

If I take another step, I lose vital energy.

Don't you know the time, my lord? Old Madam awaits you.

What's the fuss?

Get in here, right now!

Put me down.

Your son, Qiu Xian, is here to greet you.

Ungrateful Fool, get on your knees!

You told us you went to fast and cultivate purity,

but you actually went to a filthy place, Wanyan House, behind our backs.

Aside from dishonoring the family, you almost got your brother killed.

Old Madam, my husband has done wrong.

Since he's your son, I hope you'll spare him this once.

Mother, Second Brother.

This must be a misunderstanding.

As a spiritual cultivator, I would never leave the mountain,

let alone go to a filthy place where yin and yang are imbalanced.

I'd ruin my own excess yang (male energy).

Then why was your jade pendant found in Wanyan House's treasury?

This... jade pendant is indeed mine.

But I lost it on return to the manor last year.

It was likely found by a kind person.

First Master, you said you lost it returning to the manor last year.

Then why didn't you tell us?

Material things like gold and jade

are mere worldly possessions.

If I'd searched for it, the entire manor would be concerned.

I thought it wasn't worth the trouble

so I kept quiet.

Old Madam, I can testify to this.

At the time, I wanted to tell Lady Maid Xu, but he stopped me.

First Madam, you're the First Master's wife.

How can you testify for him?

- I... - Hey, First Master.

You said you never left Mount Lianyun. Can anyone testify to it?

Well...

Usually only two or three monks cultivate on their own at Lianyun Monastery.

How can they testify for me?

But the innocent have nothing to hide.

My heart of Taoism is my witness.

If Eldest Uncle is truthful,

then all Qiu Manor male members would be suspects.

No. Wanyan House is expensive.

No matter how we paid Qiu Family servants,

none could afford such a visit.

It seems the one who took the jade pendant

must be either Third or Fourth Uncle.

Why are you two Misses so sure First Master tells the truth?

What if First Master lied?

Both of you are here.

Father wrote peace talismans for each branch.

He said to give them to you two.

We hope Second Uncle and family will be healthy.

Thank you for Eldest Sister and Eldest Uncle's thoughtful gesture.

Before, you always asked a servant to give it to us.

You personally deliver it this year. What a surprise.

Second Sister, we had many misunderstandings that offended you.

I... I wish to apologize to you.

Eldest Sister, don't be like this. Hurry and stand.

Eldest Sister, what do you mean by that?

Father cultivates on Mount Lianyun all year round,

uncaring of worldly matters.

I hope Second Sister will spare my father.

Eldest Sister, no need to do this.

Of course, Second Sister and I believe Eldest Uncle.

Even if we believe him,

right now, Eldest Uncle can't show any proof he wasn't at Wanyan House.

We can't help him, either.

Second Sister, if you don't agree, I won't get up.

Eldest Uncle said he has nothing to hide.

Why must you go this far?

You can kneel if you want.

[Moonlit Stroll]

Why do you still have that?

Miss, where did you get this bracelet?

Why didn't I see it before?

I bought it on the street.

It's so charming.

Miss, take me the next time you go out.

I want one, too.

Okay?

Song Jin, you've gotten rusty.

If I was really good, I'd change jobs long ago.

Why would I stay and suffer with you?

Go on.

Madam!

What were you saying? What is Song Jin rusty at?

I asked him to help organize files.

But he created a mess instead.

Yi'er, did you get hurt again?

I'm fine, Mother.

Mother, why do you visit me so late?

Can I not visit you without reason?

I hardly saw your shadow these days.

There's no one to talk to in the house.

I'm the one to be sorry.

Yi'er, what is this?

A peace talisman a friend gave me.

That's right.

You were never superstitious. Who gave it to you?

Just a colleague.

Mother, I still have work to finish.

When I have time in a few days, I will accompany you, okay?

I know you find me bothersome.

You wish you wouldn't have to go home.

I have only you in my heart.

Madam, rest early.

Mother, rest early.

By the way, Master. I checked storeroom records this morning.

I saw we purchased two gold handcuff keys at the time.

I'll look again tomorrow. I could find that key.

Forget that. It's no rush.

Do you think that girl

found the thief at home?

Qiu Yan? I think 80% chance it will be left unsolved.

Qiu Yan's cleverness can only fool

the elm wood-headed (slow) Young Master Qin.

But in prominent Qiu Family,

if she's trying to catch a thief among the elders,

that's a joke, right? Master, don't you agree?

Did I say something wrong again?

It's cold. Change it.

How many times have I told you?

The osmanthus fragrance Old Madam likes

is faint and subtle.

This is strong enough to kill a mosquito. Change it.

Yes.

Lady Maid Xu.

Old Madam is not awake yet.

After she is ready, I'll call you.

Sister and I came here early in order to ask you.

Okay. As long as it's something I know.

You were also present at Eldest Uncle's questioning.

In your opinion, if someone took the jade pendant,

who most likely took it?

So many people are in the manor.

Although First Madam and I oversee all matters daily,

it is hard to avoid people with sticky fingers (thieves). In Second Branch-

Lady Maid Xu, I'm not asking about servants.

Well...

It's not my place to meddle in Madam's matters.

If Qiu Family is implicated with fake silver notes,

neither you nor I can live in peace.

My lord, don't go.

Old Madam wasn't in a good mood lately.

If you get prodded to go to Old Madam's place,

won't you be unlucky?

Do you mean as long as Second Branch hasn't found the thief,

I must be stuck at home?

Second Branch controls the sky and ground (all).

Do they control when I eat, drink and fart?

Madam Kou, don't you know our master's personality?

If he wants to, just let him.

My wife knows me so well.

Dear, you...

Misses, Lady Maid Xu, Fourth Master has gone out.

I followed him and personally saw him go to Yangliu Street.

When he got there, he spent several minutes in each shop.

He turned this way and that.

In a careless moment, I lost sight of him.

You useless fool.

Yes. I know I lost Fourth Master,

but I saw another peculiar matter.

Hurry, tell us.

When I came back,

I saw Fourth Madam exit the manor by the side door.

She didn't take the carriage, and went straight west.

Baked sesame cake. Freshly baked sesame cake!

[Wang's Clothing Store]

[Baked Sesame Cake] [Wanshun's Soju Store]

Come on.

[Calling Crane Building. Today's title: "Story of Liu Yi"]

[Calling Crane Building. Today's title: "Story of Liu Yi"]

"Calling Crane Building"?

Qing Dai, go ask around.

[Calling Crane Building. Today's title: "Story of Liu Yi"]

All right, I'm coming.

Boss.

How is business lately?

Not too bad.

Is your health good?

Yes, I'm well.

Coming right up.

Miss.

I just asked the supervisor.

They said Fourth Madam comes often.

It doesn't matter what's playing, she watches everything.

She doesn't ask for encores or give tips.

Every time she sits in a private room facing the street and drinks tea.

That's because she isn't here to watch the show.

That wonton stall is quite interesting.

The old couple dress shabbily,

yet their daughter is dressed in her best.

She seems a proper young lady.

Qing Dai, once Fourth Aunt leaves, let's have wontons.

[Sincere]

Min'er.

Sister, did you discover anything?

- Let's go, we'll talk inside. - Okay.

Fourth Aunt pretends to watch operas.

In reality, she visits the family selling wontons.

She watches from a window,

and asked a servant girl to deliver silver to them.

If she visit relatives, why be so secretive?

Exactly.

This means there must be an unspeakable connection

between Fourth Aunt and the wonton stall.

After Fourth Aunt left, I talked to the old couple a bit.

I learned they aren't Fourth Aunt's relatives nor friends.

The only connection to Fourth Aunt is their daughter's age and birthday

are the same as Fourth Aunt's son, Qui Di.

Qiu Di left the capital to study a year ago.

And this past year Fourth Aunt started to frequent the theater.

Even if their daughter shares the same birthday as Qiu Di,

what can that prove?

I heard from my mother

that back then, Fourth Uncle favored Madam Kou.

He nearly divorced Fourth Aunt for an unknown person.

I heard about that, too.

Later, Fourth Aunt gave birth to Qiu Di, and Old Madam was delighted.

She wouldn't let Fourth Uncle divorce her.

Are you saying Qiu Di is...

Fourth Aunt repairs the plank road while secretly crossing the Wei River (feigning),

passing fake as real.

That's not a new plot.

It's also just my assumption.

I already asked Qing Dai

to find the midwife who delivered Fourth Aunt's baby.

We can only confirm with what that midwife says.

Miss, I'm back.

Qing Dai.

How did it go?

Forget it. The midwife already went senile.

I couldn't get a clear answer after multiple times.

When I mentioned Qiu Di's name, the midwife kept saying,

"Rest assured, Fourth Madam."

"I will take Qiu Di's secret to the grave with me."

When I heard that, I figured I didn't need to say anything else.

Hold on. Where are you going?

Fourth Aunt deceived Qiu Family by faking a descendant.

That's a disobedient act.

It's such a huge matter. I must inform Old Madam!

You know it's a huge matter.

If Old Madam finds out, she will be furious

and kick Fourth Aunt and Qiu Di out of the family.

No, it won't end with kicking them out.

I fear they'll put her in a pig cage to drown in the pond (adultery punishment).

You must keep this matter to yourself.

Are you telling me to deceive Fourth Uncle and Old Madam?

Isn't that extremely unfilial?

I thought you're also trying to help our parents.

So I told you regardless what I found out.

Now, think carefully.

What wrong has Fourth Aunt ever done?

Back then, Fourth Uncle clearly liked the new and hated the old.

He wanted to make Madam Kou his legal wife.

If Fourth Aunt wasn't in danger of divorce,

she wouldn't deceive the family and separate from her own child.

But Fourth Uncle did that

because Fourth Aunt couldn't bear a son.

If not birthing a son is the wife's sin,

then shouldn't Father also divorce Mother?

These laws and etiquette were made for men.

Fourth Uncle took advantage of these

and hurt Fourth Aunt, doing whatever he wanted.

She's also an involuntary household member.

I rather admire her courage and self-preservation method.

But...

When you were to be buried alive by He Family,

Fourth Aunt didn't praise you at all.

Why should you defend her now?

I treat others as they treat me.

If she never treated me well, I won't, either.

But backstabbing?

I will never do that. You must never do it, either.

Do you hear me?

Since you instructed me, I'll comply.

I can't be of any help to you.

I only annoy you. I'll just leave then.

But today is the three-day deadline.

I hope you have a final conclusion for the fake silver notes.

Was I too harsh just now?

She will surely cry when she gets back.

Miss, I think you should worry more about the matter at hand.

We originally thought Fourth Aunt was suspicious.

But our investigation proved otherwise.

We have no other leads.

Third Miss is right.

After tonight,

Old Madam will rush everyone again tomorrow.

What will you do, Miss?

Who said there's no lead?

I actually think

we're getting closer to the truth.

First Master, there you are.

I was looking for you so long.

Old Madam wants you to go to the main hall.

She said she needs to discuss with you.

Could it be new findings about the fake silver notes?

Second Miss said she found the thief.

Let's hurry, Master. Old Madam is waiting.

Don't rush.

I just finished lunch.

Moving in haste easily harm the spleen and stomach.

Take it slow, all right?

Don't rush.

Master, shall I find someone to carry you?

That will do.

- Fu Gui. - Yes.

Hurry, hurry, hurry.

Quick, carry First Master.

Be careful.

Slowly.

Don't rush, don't rush.

Okay.

Old Madam, everyone is here.

Eldest Brother, it's only noon.

Have you already taken all your steps?

Being still is also maintenance.

Moving is also maintenance.

Your son, Qiu Xian, is here to greet you.

All right.

Little Yan.

Old Madam, Eldest Uncle, Eldest Aunt, Uncles and Aunts,

I've already found who in the family went to Wanyan House

and secretly traded fake silver notes.

Eldest Uncle is innocent.

He never went to Wanyan House.

Do we believe him since he said he didn't go?

No matter what,

this jade pendant truly belongs to First Branch.

Of course, I have evidence to say this.

Each year, Eldest Uncle personally writes peace talismans to give to each family branch.

I notice it's not cinnabar to write the talismans, Eldest Uncle uses madder (red dye plant).

Madder isn't vibrant as cinnabar.

Hence, it's not first choice for writing talismans.

I only found out when I asked Father.

Eldest Uncle was born prone to allergies.

That's right.

Not even medicinal herbs, but even pungent smells

are hard for me to tolerate.

From what I know,

Wanyan House's incense has a strong fragrance,

and also contains lemongrass powder.

With Eldest Uncle's allergies, if entering, I fear

he would surely faint on the spot.

Therefore, I conclude Eldest Uncle couldn't have gone to Wanyan House.

If it's not First Branch,

Fourth Brother, you just admit it.

If you ask me, Fourth Brother has a romantic nature and likes fun.

It's normal to have a moment of confusion.

First Madam, I am playful.

But I don't just mess around.

Use fake silver notes to frame Second Brother,

I, Qiu Family's fourth child, never did such a thing!

Fourth Uncle.

Half a year ago, you owed Tianshui Alley Brothel

thousands of taels.

You secretly took ten of Old Madam's precious silverware from the rear courtyard,

pawned them, and repaid the debt.

Is that right?

How did you know?

That's enough.

We will settle the lost metal-ware another day.

Qiu Yan.

You said Qiu Hong is the one who went to Wanyan House.

Do you have evidence?

Replying to Old Madam. Fourth Uncle has previous convictions and a motive.

But he's not the one who went to Wanyan House.

I sent someone to investigate at Tianshui Alley Brothel.

Over the past year, Fourth Uncle went almost every night,

only skipping a few days.

I also asked manor servants

and learned Fourth Uncle was sick in bed those days.

He didn't leave the manor.

Thus, Fourth Uncle did not have time to go to Wanyan House.

So it's not us, nor Fourth Brother.

Then was this jade pendant picked up by some

wild, rebellious servant who pretended to be a master?

Eldest Aunt,

one person here today isn't clear of suspicion yet.

Second Miss, don't just accuse since you can't find one.

The whole family knows your third uncle is an upright, righteous

man who buries himself in the "Book of Songs." How could he go to Wanyan House?

Exactly.

If Third Brother ever went to such a place,

he'd probably spew a slew of literary jargon.

Everyone would laugh so hard.

I know all elders here don't believe it's Third Uncle.

At first, I didn't believe it, either.

But after eliminating all possibilities, the most unlikely one left

must be the truth.

Forget it.

If it really was m-m-m...

m-m-m...

Third Brother, aren't you very dignified?

Nonsense!

Third Brother, don't just say incomplete phrases.

Third Uncle.

The night of Bingzi month, Jiazi day (Chinese 60-year calendar cycle) where were you?

I... I was home.

O-Or I went to play chess with colleagues.

That was already a month ago.

How do you expect us to remember clearly?

If Third Uncle doesn't recall, he's can't prove he wasn't at Wanyan House.

- You. I-I-I... - What a clever mouth you have!

Little Yan, then let me ask you.

Do you have evidence he was there?

Don't you know "Innocent until proven guilty"?

Old Madam, forgive us for leaving first.

L-L-Let's go.

Third Uncle, if you exit the doors today, no one can defend you.

The Imperial Court investigats the fake silver notes case.

All who went to Wanyan House

will be questioned at Firewood Office.

If I report this to Firewood Office,

I fear who questions you will no longer be me.

You little wolf cub (sly)!

Do you want your biological uncle to confess under torture?

Old Madam.

I think the fake silver note was exchanged by Second Branch.

Now they try to drag in a brother as scapegoat

to bear the blame.

Old Madam, please uphold justice for us!

Ungrateful fools, you're all a bunch of ungrateful fools!

I-I indeed went to W-Wanyan House.

Third Brother, was it really you?

Qiu Ning.

Y-You...

Sister-in-law, why did you start stuttering, too?

I defended you in front of all.

But you stuffed green onions in the pig's nose (played me a fool).

Are you playing dumb right now?

Why did you do that?

Second Brother, maybe Third Brother accidentally switched them.

It wasn't on purpose.

Come. Hurry and get up.

Third Brother, hand over the real silver notes first.

We can sort out the rest later.

I-I-I do have fake silver notes.

But I didn't replace real silver notes from the family's public account.

When I heard about fake silver notes, I searched my room,

and all fake notes were gone.

I-I-I'm sure someone switched out my fake notes.

So who replaced your fake silver notes?

H-How should I know?

I...

I do have an idea.

The idea i-i-is...

Hurry and say it!

Mother, I n-n-need a drink of water.

To prevent customers from mixing real and fake silver notes,

Wanyan House gives customers a bottle of liquid medicine.

The colorless, odorless liquid,

a drop on a fake silver note makes the note blue.

The fake silver notes paper reacts with the liquid.

If it gets on the hand, it stays for h-h-half a month.

So skin that touched the fake silver notes

will also turn blue from contact with the liquid.

What Third Uncle means, if someone touched fake silver notes,

we will know instantly with the liquid medicine.

Y-Yes.

Then where is the liquid medicine?

In my room in the wall c-cupboard bottom d-drawer.

I'll go get it.

I fear Third Uncle may have another trick up his sleeve.

It's better for Lady Maid Xu to get it.

Yes.

I can go get it by myself.

You two wait here.

Then there's less chance to get it mixed up.

Yes.

Lady Maid Xu.

Didn't you say you doted on my father the most?

So why?

Only those who touched the fake silver notes

would fear being found out by the liquid medicine to pour it out.

Lady Maid Xu switched out the fake silver notes.

How could it be?

Lady Maid Xu was with Old Madam for several decades.

Old Madam personally trained her.

Fourth Uncle is right.

Lady Maid Xu was in the manor a long time.

She's the last person to ever suspect.

You were very meticulous.

But one thing you failed to hide.

That's your attitude.

You were so eager for me to doubt Fourth Uncle.

If someone took the jade pendant,

who most likely took it?

Who else could it be?

It must be the unreliable Fourth Master.

Half a year ago, he even secretly took

Old Madam's precious silverware from the storeroom to pawn

and pay his love debts.

After eliminating Fourth Uncle,

you led me to suspect Fourth Aunt.

Could it be Brother Hong asked Fourth Madam to switch out

the remaining fake notes?

All this time, the only link I overlooked in my investigation was you.

You were the housekeeper for years.

It's easy enough for you to exchange the silver notes.

You also had ability to frame Qiu Rong.

So when I was sure the culprit wasn't Fourth Uncle,

I went to find Third Uncle by myself.

Then you already knew Third Uncle wasn't the culprit.

Yes.

I knew long ago Third Uncle couldn't have stolen the fake notes.

Everyone knows this.

Third Aunt is usually very strict with Third Uncle.

All finances between Third Branch and the family's public account

are handled by Third Aunt.

So no way would Third Uncle give Third Aunt

fake notes for the family's account.

If he did, he couldn't explain where the money came from.

So the fake silver notes could only

be from Third Uncle's personal stash.

Of course,

Third Uncle also sees the big picture.

Which is why he agreed to put on this act with me.

Timing and Subtitles by 🍂 The Autumn Ballad 🍁 Team @viki.com

♫ The roof's eave blocks the moon, letting through only a shimmer ♫

♫ Your sweet smile warms my heart ♫

♫ As if the night haze were a silk garment ♫

♫ Only your appearance can bring color to the silk ♫

♫ Looking in your direction ♫

♫ All the images flood my mind ♫

♫ As I trace your eyebrows ♫

♫ I am willing to wait a lifetime for you ♫

♫ The roof's eave blocks the moon, letting through only a shimmer ♫

♫ Your sweet smile warms my heart ♫

♫ As if the night haze were a silk garment ♫

♫ Only your appearance can bring color to the silk ♫

♫ Seeing loved ones parting ways ♫

♫ I hope the story goes your way ♫

♫ I remember your promise ♫

♫ I am willing to wait a lifetime for you ♫

[Produced by Quhe Film Pictures Production (Beijing) Co., Ltd.]

[Produced by Shanghai Tencent Penguin Film Culture Communication Co., Ltd.]