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[Fated to Love You] [Episode 5]

[Marquis of Xuanping's Manor]

Young Madam has always been reckless and domineering.

You've never liked her.

Why feel bothered by her?

You are right.

It's such a nice night, why waste the time on her?

Come, Little Beauty.

You can serve me well tonight.

Xiao Ren Yan, you scumbag!

I've been good to you, but you won't believe me!

I...

I know that was your mother's memorial tablet.

I also know that you made it with your hands.

Why can't I also make one with my hands?

That's right. Why don't I make one for you?

She wants to sleep with me every night.

Keep dreaming!

[Memorial Tablet of Madam Zhang, Wife of Xiao Yun Ting]

Done!

Madam, although you passed a long time ago,

Xiao Ren Yan has always kept you in his heart. He's never forgotten you.

Although he looks unconventional and unruly on surface,

he is really inscrutable.

I think he must hold a great secret.

Although I don't know what it is,

I also don't know what he is doing,

but I hope your spirit in heaven [Memorial Tablet of Madam Zhang, Wife of Xiao Yun Ting]

will protect him and keep him safe.

You aren't asleep yet, are you?

Don't be angry anymore.

During the day, I was wrong in my tone of voice.

But I didn't disbelieve you.

I was angry that you made your own decision to participate in the manor's grand memorial service.

Why didn't you keep an eye out?

What if you got bullied when I'm not at home?

What's this smell?

Help!

The memorial tablet!

Help!

All right, enough.

I was in the wrong, okay?

I shouldn't have gotten angry at you.

You're the kindest, the gentlest, and the most gracious.

Liu Jing Shu.

Liu Jing Shu?

Are you asleep?

Fire!

I bet she's dead.

Jing Shu!

Stop him. Stop him!

Let go! Jing Shu!

Yan'er, Jing Shu is young and reckless, refusing to change despite my advice.

I only mentioned a divorce to scare her and make her repent.

I didn't think she'd lose her mind

and set a fire to kill herself.

Jing Shu wouldn't kill herself in a fire.

Let go of me! I have to save her!

Brother, you can't go in! It's too dangerous!

Yes, it's such a huge fire.

Liu Jing Shu has probably been burned to death.

It's pointless for you to go in now.

You're the heir of the Marquis of Xuanping.

You can't risk your life for a mere girl.

Yes, Brother! You can't kill yourself for her!

You can always marry another one tomorrow.

Xiao Ming, listen up,

Liu Jing Shu is the only person I will marry in this life.

Liu Jing Shu!

Liu Jing Shu!

Liu Jing Shu, where are you?

Xiao Ren Yan, I'm over here.

Liu Jing Shu, don't be scared.

Come with me.

Come on.

Xiao Ren Yan.

I have something to tell you.

Shut up.

You're awake.

Imperial Physician Wang said the smoke scarred your throat.

He prescribed some medicine to calm you down.

You have to speak less for the next few days.

Here, I'll feed you.

Are you looking for the memorial tablet?

Don't worry. I've fixed it.

It's much better than the original.

Here, have some honey water.

Look at you.

Is there something wrong with your brain?

Why didn't you get out when the fire broke out?

Why did you save those shabby memorial tablets?

I wanted to run here,

but the windows and doors were sealed, and I couldn't run.

You knew someone tried to hurt you, but you didn't try to save yourself.

Those memorial tablets are just tokens of memory.

Your life is the most important.

I'm lying here safely, aren't I?

We got the best of both worlds.

I should thank you for saving me, Great Heir Xiao.

Ever since you married me,

the Marquis' Manor has been in chaos and danger has loomed.

I've never given you a single peaceful day.

You're right.

Any woman who marries me is downright unlucky.

I did you wrong and failed to protect you well.

If there's trouble again, make sure you protect yourself.

Everything else doesn't matter.

You're the most important.

I wonder who was the one

who got angry at me yesterday over the memorial tablet.

Remember this, in my heart, nothing is more important than you.

Xiao Ren Yan.

Do you treat every woman like this?

What about you?

You're the celebrated daughter of Liu Manor. I'm sure you have loads of suitors.

- Well, that depends on the season. - What?

For example, in spring,

everything is blossoming and the rain makes the world hazy.

There are tons of guys lining up at my manor's entrance.

Let's take a look at another example.

In summer, when it's blazing hot, and the winds are gusting,

there are even more men lining up by my house.

Why do you believe my nonsense? Are you a fool?

I'm going to get you medicine to soothe your throat.

I'm so impressive.

And you're wedded. Who would even court you?

You haven't answered my question.

Do you treat every woman like this?

Only you.

Do you believe me?

Yes.

Great Heir Xiao appears frivolous,

but he's a prideful man who doesn't bother to lie.

- Capture this woman who attempted to burn down the Marquis' Manor. - Yes.

Who dares to do so?

Brother, this isn't the time to be protecting her.

She tried to kill herself in a fire.

She wanted to burn down the entire Marquis' Manor!

Her sin is unforgivable.

Yes, the Marquis of Xuanping's Manor has no room for this vicious woman.

Yan'er. Arson is a grave crime.

Even if I want to cover up her deed, it's impossible.

Right now, the officials are outside.

Sign the divorce papers.

Sever all ties with this despicable woman

and take her to be trialed.

You...

Officials? Which Magistrate's Office?

I'm sure they were sent by Grand Preceptor Meng.

When have the matters of the Marquis of Xuanping's Manor been subject to the interference of outsiders?

Yan'er.

You won't disregard imperial law for this despicable woman, will you?

That depends on whose laws those are.

His Grace is sick.

I make the decisions in this family.

Drag this despicable woman out.

Father is gravely ill.

The entire Marquis' Manor is under my authority.

If anyone dares to touch her,

I'll order them to be flogged to death.

Madam!

Madam, envoys from the palace are here. They want the heir's wife to receive the imperial edict.

Who's supposed to receive the edict?

The heir's wife, Madam Liu.

In accordance with the Heavens, His Majesty's decree is as such.

The wife of the Marquis of Xuanping's heir, Madam Liu,

has both courage and insight.

She bravely saved the Marchioness' memorial tablet from the fire

without any care for her own life. Her courage is commendable.

Madam Liu is hereby titled Lady of Courage and Loyalty.

She's rewarded with 1,000 taels of gold.

That is all. Receive the edict with gratitude.

Hold on.

Liu Jing Shu committed arson with insidious intentions.

How can His Majesty bestow her with a title?

Madam, are you defying the imperial edict?

Mother.

Defying the edict is punishable by death.

We thank His Majesty for his benevolence.

From this day forth, I will protect you well.

This Xiao Ren Yan.

I received Heir Xiao's secret letter

and rushed into the palace for an audience with His Majesty at night.

His Majesty happened to be worshipping his ancestors near the Marquis' Manor.

He heard about your brave act and rewarded you generously.

Thank you.

Save it. There's no need to thank me.

As long as...

as long as it's for you, I'll do anything.

With the imperial edict as a shield, I can finally have a peaceful night of sleep.

Don't worry. I'm here for you.

Oh, that's right.

Before the fire,

I think I smelled tung oil.

Okay, I'll get someone to investigate this clue immediately.

I owe you one for this.

In the future, let me know if you need a favor.

Okay, you can divorce Sister Jing Shu.

What did you say?

The Marquis' Manor is filled with threats.

Why must a weak woman like her risk her life with you?

She isn't as weak as you think.

Even if she isn't, does she deserve to be hurt?

Barely any time passed since her marriage here.

I've already entered the palace and requested an edict for her twice.

It's my fault. I put her life at risk twice.

I'll take care of her well.

Forget it. A womanizer like you can't take care of her.

How am I a womanizer?

Haven't I explained to you the reason for taking Zhang Xue Fei in as a concubine?

So what?

Listen up.

As long as she continues getting hurt by your side,

I won't stand by and do nothing.

Heir Wei, watch your words.

Don't forget that His Majesty ordained my marriage to Liu Jing Shu.

I will protect her well.

Sister Jing Shu is your wife.

Boss isn't!

After I received your secret letter,

I investigated Zhang Yun Qing's recent whereabouts immediately.

Three days ago, she sent someone to visit a convent she frequents.

50 pounds of tung oil was bought under the excuse of the grand memorial service.

Her, again.

She tried to kill your wife

to ruin you and build her son's future.

As long as you're still the heir,

she'll never stop.

She holds the title of the Marchioness of Xuanping

and has Grand Preceptor Meng backing her.

I guess I'll have to let her live a little longer.

When I settle scores once autumn is over,

I'll count this in as well.

You're awake. Does your throat still hurt?

I'm fine now.

Nonsense. Lie down and recuperate.

- Wait, I'm really fine. - Lie down.

Xiao Ren Yan, I'm really...

I'm really all right.

- What are you doing here? - Let me go in and have a look.

I heard sounds from the room. Is she awake?

Young Madam is still asleep.

Come in, I'm awake!

My greetings to the Heir and Sister.

You're up really early.

After you barely escaped danger, I've been worried all night.

How could I fall asleep?

Your concern is appreciated.

Young Madam has recovered.

You can rest in your room.

Yes, you have to spend more time with her.

Don't worry about me.

I got it. Once I have the time, I'll visit you.

I'll take my leave.

You have time now.

Off you go.

Don't neglect such a beauty.

Who told you that I have time now?

I'm busy.

Busy with what?

Busy with cheering you up.

It won't take long.

Once I tidy up the courtyard,

there won't be anyone left to bother us.

We can grow old together.

I'll get you a cup of honey water.

All right.

Xiao Ren Yan.

What if I'm not who you think I am,

will you still grow old with me?

As long as you remain who you are,

and I remain the same,

I will always stay by your side.

Sister, I've fallen in love with Xiao Ren Yan.

Can I have this man you don't want?

Jing Shu, His Majesty has bestowed you with the title of Lady of Courage and Loyalty.

This is a remarkable act of grace.

As your mother, I have to add to this joy.

I'll hand you the authority over this household.

Thank you for your trust, Mother.

I will do my best to lead this family.

Off you go.

The manor's various housekeepers are waiting to greet you.

I'll take my leave.

Mother, didn't you say that you'll leave the manor's grand memorial service to both of us?

How could you hand her the household's authority?

She turned calamity into a blessing and has been rewarded by His Majesty.

I can only do this for now.

Don't panic.

Such a large manor isn't easy to manage.

Once she makes a mistake,

this family

will still be left to you.

Sister-in-law, you survived a catastrophe.

As expected, blessings rained down on you.

However, don't be too cocky about it.

This family isn't that easy to manage.

No matter how hard it is,

I don't need the wife of the second son to remind me.

Liu Jing Shu, don't think you can always trample over me.

I'll do just that.

Before my marriage, I did it with my talents.

Now that I'm married, I'll do so with my standing.

Someone stuck as the second for life will never make a comeback.

I'll kill you!

Help! Help!

You're fighting! You're fighting!

Ghost! The drowned ghost is here for revenge!

What did you say? Why did you call me a drowned ghost?

Don't take revenge on me!

It was her! She pushed you into the water! It's none of my business!

Lunatic, what are you saying?

She pushed you into the water!

Splash! Splash!

Let go of me.

She deserves to drown to death! She also deserves to be killed for revenge!

It's none of my business!

None of my business!

Don't listen to her rubbish! She's a lunatic!

When did you ever push me into the lake?

Where is that lake?

Are you related to my memory loss?

Talk!

So what if that's true? You didn't die!

Meng Han Jiao, I'll make you pay!

I'll tell my uncle that you're bullying me!

The General's Manor won't be able to live properly!

Cut the crap!

Tell me everything that happened that day!

If you leave anything out,

I'll toss you into the river to feed the turtles!

I thought you were dead.

I ran home and hid there.

After that, I heard that you ran away from your marriage.

I was happy that you'd never appear before me again.

In the end, you still married into the Marquis' Manor!

All you do is oppose me!

Move out of the way! A good dog doesn't obstruct the path!

Liu Jing Shu, are you here at the Marquis' Manor as a thief or a guest?

We're all sitting in the main hall, but you're the only one in the backyard.

What are you plotting?

That's none of your business!

You haven't even wedded, but you're already putting on airs!

What's so impressive about you? You're just marrying the heir.

He's just lazy and a frivolous womanizer!

What a pity! Some people just love frivolous wastrels!

They even wailed to Grand Preceptor Meng so many times.

Do you think I'm clueless?

What can I do? The capital's Second Madam will always be second.

You can only marry the second son!

Once I kill you, I'll be number one!

I'll be the top!

Meng Han Jiao!

What are you doing?

Let go of me!

I didn't do this on purpose! You deserved this!

It was just a quarrel.

How could you shove me into the lake and try to kill me?

I didn't try to kill you!

I only shoved you out of anger!

You shoved me in a fit of anger,

but didn't you choose to stay quiet instead of calling for help after I fell in?

Do you hate me that much?

Yes, I hate you!

Blame yourself for trampling over me all the time!

You deserve to drown to death!

The price of murder is death.

Have a taste of drowning to death!

Help!

Stop!

What are you doing? No matter how unreasonable she is, she's still your sister-in-law.

She's inhuman! I'll kill her!

I merely shoved you into the lake.

You didn't drown to death. Must you be so extreme?

Shut up! Get lost!

If you have the guts, talk when you're in the lake.

Calm down. My brother will punish her for that.

If you try to punish her yourself, you'll only spark gossip.

I don't care. I'll die with her.

Shut up! This is the Marquis of Xuanping's Manor, not a place for you to run wild.

Xiao Ren Yan, all you do is berate me.

Why don't you care about Meng Han Jiao's audacious acts?

Why don't you care about her falling into the lake?

Her? Who's that?

Weren't you the one who fell into the lake?

You misheard me.

I fell into the lake.

- Hold on. - Let go of me.

Jing Shu, you misunderstood me.

How dare you trespass in the Imperial Clan Affairs Office!

I deserve death. Please forgive me, Your Majesty.

Rise and have a seat.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Why is Your Majesty here?

I came to see the place you make engagements.

The brothels are crowded and unruly.

Your Majesty shouldn't have entered this place so easily.

It's fine. I came here tonight

to relay a piece of important news.

What important news is this?

Why must you relay it yourself?

You mentioned that your subjects couldn't find anything about the private mine's manager.

So I sent undercover guards to investigate.

I found out that person is your stepmother's extended relative.

Zhang Yuan Qing?

I thought she was an extended relative of the Meng family,

using the Meng family's prestige to put on airs.

I didn't know that she had such profits at her hands.

Grand Preceptor Meng really killed two birds with one stone.

He has Zhang Yuan Qing serving him from the Marquis' Manor.

If the private mine is exposed,

he can make the Marquis of Xuanping's Manor his scapegoat.

He'll be able to evade punishment.

Presently, my father is unconscious.

It's easy for him to make us the scapegoat.

What a despicable and sly old man.

Grand Preceptor Meng holds immense power.

Without incriminating evidence,

I can't declare him my enemy.

However, you have to find the ledger and seal their doom.

I understand.

Grand Preceptor Meng's ledger should be with his housekeeper.

I know where he's hiding it.

I can feel that my sister is still alive.

But if Meng Han Jiao really committed murder,

there's no reason for the Marquis' Manor to cover up for her.

Move out of the way! A good dog doesn't obstruct the path!

Liu Jing Shu, are you here at the Marquis' Manor as a thief or a guest?

We're all sitting in the main hall,

but you're the only one in the backyard.

What are you plotting?

That's none of your business!

Meng Han Jiao wouldn't lie to me,

but why did my sister go to the backyard that day?

Why did she see to run away in such panic?

The backyard...

Zhang Yuan Qing?

The Ancestral Hall.

Zhang Yuan Qing has complete control over who enters and leaves the Ancestral Hall.

There must be something off in here.

The candles?

I get it.

Damn! Someone's here.

That's strange. The Ancestral Hall's doors are usually locked.

Why aren't they locked today?

Seems like I'm not the only visitor.

Come out!

- Why are you here? - Why are you here?

What are you doing here?

I'm here to look for evidence of Zhang Yuan Qing using poison.

What about you? Why are you here?

I'm also here to find evidence for Zhang Yuan Qing's deeds.

The same.

One, two, three.

There must be something wrong with this Ancestral Hall.

That's right. I've searched for a long time but failed to find clues.

That's because you're a man.

What has that got to do with being a man?

That's because tidying the Ancestral Hall is a woman's task.

Zhang Yuan Qing lit the candles of the Ancestral Hall herself for years.

This is the only pair out of over 200 candles that have never been lit.

Here's my guess.

The mechanism lies here.

Impressive!

A woman's instinct.

It seems like this is Zhang Yuan Qing's secret hideout.

She has really kept her true nature well hidden.

Zhang Yuan Qing even managed to build this large secret room under the Ancestral Hall.