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EPISODE 2

Mom, can you believe it?

That pigeon-cage-like house

costs five strings of coins.

Isn't that just robbery?

If life is so tough,

we should pack up and head home.

Our land has been sold.

Mom's boasted to the neighbors.

She said we'll stay here from now on.

Going back to be teased?

That's true.

Eldest cousin was so shocked by you,

he's still lying crooked.

Even second uncle's beams got taken down.

Let's just lay low for a while.

They drained our canals,

tried to take our fields.

Crops are ruined.

I only scared him

as a warning.

If you hadn't stopped me,

he wouldn't be so normal now!

Loot at you.

Calm down.

She has changed.

Now her morals have been cultivated.

Her temper is under control.

Don't be angry, Mom.

That's right.

Mom.

My approach to terrible relatives

might be a bit extreme.

It's over now.

Once I arrived in the capital,

I transformed into a lady.

Don't worry, Mom.

If someone spits at me,

I'll stay quiet,

leaving it to dry by itself.

Problem solved.

Mom.

No worries. You can stay at Fan's Mansion.

I will care for you.

It'll help with marriage matches for the other sisters.

Brother-in-law's terrible habit

takes time to change.

Next time when he misbehaves,

what should Mom do about it?

Living under someone else's roof feels wrong.

You can't do whatever you like. Renting a place is better.

We can't live off our savings forever.

In a year,

the money we got for our land will be depleted.

Beg on the street then?

Since no one agrees,

why don't we decide

like we did as kids?

Then I will decide?

-We are all yours. -All yours.

The jackal relatives are behind us.

The world is uncertain in front of us.

So, our best bet

is to start a business here.

Work together as a family.

We'll be safe and comfortable.

But marriage worries Mom the most.

No matter what we think,

we have to please her.

Let's go.

Mom, marriage is up to fate,

not wealth.

Most people spend a lot on dowries.

We don't have much,

but even if we did,

we won't chase that trend.

Look at us.

We're charming

and smart.

Dowry or not,

we'll find good matches.

Really?

Yes, we sisters discussed it.

The house we saw,

we'll not rent it.

We'll choose a busier area

and start a business.

We can do business anywhere.

Why must it be here?

Mom,

renting a shop, making money,

that's just part of it.

The key…

Matchmakers always talk big.

All of them, right?

Second sister suffers because of it.

Mom,

would you allow that to happen to us?

You're right.

By opening our doors, I can pick the suitors myself.

Great.

Oh.

Portraits. Where are the portraits?

Portraits?

I forgot to take it.

Oh no, this is bad.

-You… -Mom.

-My portraits… -Mom.

Mom!

-Mom, are you okay? -Mom.

-Mom! -Mom.

-My… -Water!

-Drink some. -Water.

Mom!

-Mom. -Mom.

These are all good.

Really?

-Lady. -Please make way.

These are all good.

-Let's go. -Sir, this way.

Long time no see.

Come and see.

How is it?

These are freshly made.

-Of course. -Take your time.

See you.

Okay.

FOUR LUCKS TEA HOUSE

Come again.

Do you want to try one?

The third lady of Li?

Mom, you have five daughters.

Why don't we call it Five Lucks?

What do you know?

The final luck

has not arrived yet.

Water surges only to overflow.

Full luck is easy to fall.

Being too lucky

isn't necessarily good.

Mom's right.

I think four lucks are enough.

Once you're all married,

I'll display

all five lucks

for everyone to see.

I like this.

Mom, don't worry.

The shop will do well here.

We'll use the front room for business.

There is a middle courtyard

for laundry.

We can live in the back.

We replaced all the furniture.

There's a back door for easy access.

You don't need to enter through the front door.

Let's go check it out.

Okay.

A counter?

Opening a tea house?

Hurry up.

-Come inside. -Off to steal?

What's with this look?

My wife will see me.

If you're scared, why did you come? Rather go back.

Buddy.

-Bro. -Don't touch me.

Lately, my wife's been getting tougher.

Taverns, tea houses, and opera houses.

I can't go to any of them.

She kept me at home to do accounting.

Old managers came in for business all day.

I got quizzed every night.

If I couldn't answer, I couldn't use the bed.

I slept on the couch for three days.

-Cousin. -Better for you.

-Cousin! -If you keep messing up,

you won't know where your fabric shops are.

My dear cousin.

I feel terrible.

No alcohol starting yesterday.

She grounded me for two days.

If you don't help,

I'll suffocate.

I won't intervene in your family matters.

If you won't do anything,

someone else will.

You don't know

how tough my third sister-in-law is.

I feel terrible.

-Stop whining. -Sir,

I've inquired.

They don't just sell tea.

It's more like a tavern.

They also sell noodles and soup.

They don't know the trades.

No proper tea house does that business.

Such a joke.

What do you know?

There are over a thousand tea houses.

Because it costs little to start, with only one waiter,

anyone can run a tea house.

But it's also tough as there are competitors around.

It is not an easy business.

East Street

starts trading at dawn.

The early shift workers need a place to rest.

My tavern is situated here.

Tapping on the vibe and visitors,

they can sell cheap tea and snacks.

That's the smart, long-term way.

Wow, what's inside your head?

How are you so much smarter than me?

Help me figure out

how to deal with my wife.

Aunt's probably

on her way back, right?

Got it.

Ask my mom to help me out.

Deqing,

from today, tell everyone

that the early shift workers are welcome.

Sir,

our top-quality tea costs five strings

just for a few brews and sips.

Our low-grade tea costs 200 coins a catty.

The shop across the road

sells loose tea.

It's only 20-30 coins a catty.

We're not the same.

Cousin,

this will ruin Pan's reputation.

Let them have a place to rest and talk.

We serve 200 tea sets a day

at five to ten coins each.

That's enough.

I won't sell

the cheap tea.

Let the street vendors come in instead.

I'm not making it hard on purpose.

She wants to take advantage of the location.

If I give her the chance

to steal my customers,

my business here

will be tough.

No wonder they opened their shop here.

That is what she's aiming for.

That's some trick.

Get up, get up, hurry!

Don't waste the morning.

My third daughter Kangning?

My eldest Shouhua?

Well…

Where did everyone go?

Mom.

-Mom. -Mom.

The fire's too small.

You are early today.

Hurry up, Ms. Liu.

-Hot. Be careful. -Okay.

-Let me. -Chunlai, be careful.

Wake up little four Haode and little five Leshan.

I'll go help too.

Okay, Mom.

These steamed buns smell great.

Haode, Leshan,

get up.

You're awake?

Big sis,

what are you doing?

Wash your face. It's hot water. Be careful.

Let's go.

Be careful.

-You got some in my eye. -I'm going to wash my face.

PAN RESTAURANT

We're newly opened.

Come check it out.

SIFU FOUR LUCKS TEA HOUSE

We're open. Come check it out.

We're open.

Come taste the flavors.

-Excuse me. -Sir, this way.

Watch your step.

Sir,

we just opened.

We have tea and snacks.

Please come in.

-Welcome. -Okay.

Please, right this way.

-Come. -Right this way.

Well, never mind.

Don't leave.

Come on.

The morning market's just finished.

Hurry up. Sell it.

Quick.

The snacks from Pan are made by master chefs.

Five coins for two dishes.

Ten coins for four dishes.

Everyone's eager to try.

Tea vendors sell tea scraps.

One coin for a cup.

In a few days,

they'll take all our morning business.

Mind your work.

A little bit,

just tiny bits of business,

you just won't let go.

What kind of world is this?

Eating meat alone,

not sharing a sip of soup.

Sir, this way.

Such a penny-pincher.

Make an effort.

We just opened.

Come dine with us here.

We just opened.

Sir, what are you looking at?

SIFU FOUR LUCKS TEA HOUSE

Isn't she from Fan's family?

Bitter.

Bitter?

This is top-quality Jianzhou white tea. One tea cube costs a string.

How could it be bitter?

The tea isn't bitter,

but someone feels bitter.

Once they leave,

the bitterness is doubled.

In a few days,

someone will come begging.

Loose tea,15 coins.

Medium tea, 20 coins and three cents.

Top tea, 43 coins and four cents.

Tablet tea,

65 coins and four cents.

Enough.

Stop it.

It gives me a headache.

Where's Haode and Leshan?

They went out.

Check on other tea houses.

Try this.

Sugar-glazed pork is pricey. Leave it to sell.

No one buys it.

I went to the morning market.

In Bianjing, people eat fine foods.

Only for steamed buns baozi,

they have various stuffings, chicken, duck, goose, rabbit,

fish, eel,

bamboo, meat. You name it.

Crystal baozi and Seven Fillings baozi.

The names sound great

and it looks even better.

No matter how good this is,

we can't match them with the stuffing.

How can it stand out?

It's always losing money.

If I didn't pay

six months' rent,

I'd be packing up and heading back.

Why put up with this nonsense here?

That black-hearted Master Chai,

what grudges do we have?

Why's he doing this to us?

Fuhui,

can you ask your husband

to talk to them?

A big restaurant like this,

why struggle over small profits?

They won't starve, right?

Fuhui.

Fuhui.

Please?

Okay, I'll tell him later.

Mom.

Pan is fiercely competing with Baifan. It's normal that he wants more earnings.

We want to ride on their success.

They can cut it off easily.

But back to the topic.

In business,

you have to earn with skills and tricks.

We can't depend on Fuhui.

If they are holding your neck now, even if they won't strangle you,

it'll be hard to breathe.

What should we do then?

Tell me.

Fuhui,

what happened?

My parents-in-law came back yesterday.

My husband lay in bed, complaining about account books and headaches.

Mother-in-law hugged him.

She felt sorry for him.

She said I'm not considerate enough.

She wants to take

a gentle concubine for him.

What?

If I don't agree,

she'll have him divorce me.

Nonsense!

That old hag's trying to bully us.

She thinks you don't have backup, huh?

I've heard about

families like this.

They say, in a way,

that men can only take a concubine if there's no offspring at 40.

But they acted differently. So many wives live in one home.

All disgusted perverts and lecherous bastards.

She is not innocent either.

She thinks her son's too successful?

You've only been married for two years.

They want a concubine?

Bullshit!

I'll go tell her off.

This shameless old woman.

If she dares argue,

I'll slap her

right into the Bian River

as her grave.

Mom, don't stir up trouble.

So what?

Even if I killed her,

I'll trade my life for hers.

That loquacious woman.

Let her be reborn as a pig or dog.

Mom, calm down.

If he wants a concubine, let him do it.

He'll regret it.

Kangning, you mean…

We can't stop him from doing so.

You will say the process takes time.

They need to do some research on the city

to find a kind and gentle girl.

We need to keep his situation under control

and handle the tea house steadily.

Shouhua, let's stick to the plan.

Close the shop for two days.

Wh-What?

Close the shop?

Yes.

It is a rush to open the tea house.

We need a new strategy.

We just opened for a few days.

Mom.

Do you have any money left?

Money?

Not at all.

-Of course, you do. -No.

You do.

No, I don't…

They also sell baozi.

-Please. -Coming right up.

Freshly made baozi.

I'll put this here.

Wontons.

See you next time.

SIFU FOUR LUCKS TEA HOUSE

So, that's their plan.

But it's still struggling.

Decorating the facade won't help much.

Sir.

Master Chai.

The Jin family with the blue umbrella

serves tender bamboo shoots and mushrooms

for Three-Crisp Broth.

The flatbreads nearby are famous too.

To the east, the Xia family's candies are the best.

Also, Granny Zhang's cheese

and Bai's honey-glazed carving candies.

Wait.

You want to check out all these places?

Only by knowing what the locals like to eat

can we do our business.

Let's go.

Sir.

We had some drunk guests causing trouble.

We can't get rid of them.

Pass on my orders.

Our singers shall not gather at the corridor of the main hall.

If they're asked to come inside, it's just for music

and company.

If guests misbehave,

you have my permission

to handle it.

It is a respectable place.

Singing or dancing is permitted.

Prostitution?

Seek that somewhere else.

Got it.

SIFU FOUR LUCKS TEA HOUSE

It's been so long.

Still no news.

News?

You mean Sifu?

Baifan Restaurant.

We got many customers from the early market.

They play a game on the first and 15th of the month.

The top-spending guests on these two days

even got a gold flag as a gift.

That's generous.

Work is going on for Sifu for days.

I secretly went to check.

The open hall was bright and wide.

They are making it smaller.

I'm not sure what they're planning.

Oh?

Sir,

my master sent me

with a message.

He says it's an urgent matter.

Please spare me a moment.

What could be so urgent?

My master said

it's a matter of life and death.

FAN'S MANSION

They're all good girls,

just from poor families.

Hard to live their life.

She volunteered to be a concubine.

Her parents asked for no dowry.

They want her to be safe and abundant.

A sack of fine rice each month,

for two years. There's one rule.

They need a written agreement.

The girl can't be a servant

or do hard labor.

I say,

with such beauty,

who'd make her do rough work?

Right?

As for these two,

they aren't as pretty.

But they cost only 100 strings.

How old are you?

Can you sing? Can you tune the zither?

Well,

if they could play music,

they'd cost more, wouldn't they?

You two, come closer.

Let her take a good look.

Pour me a cup of tea.

This is your so-called

life-and-death matter?

Cousin!

-Cousin. -Don't touch me.

My dad said

I had to ask you first before doing anything.

You can't leave me like this.

Cousin.

Lately,

my mind has been troubled.

The more I think, the more scared I get.

Cousin,

my dear cousin.

Cousin, have a seat.

Sit here.

Cousin,

please help me decide.

Should I

take a concubine or not?

Which one do you like?

They are not as good-looking as my wife.

But mother says

this is about a man's pride.

No respect from the wife, the husband will be a joke.

She's determined this time

to crush her arrogance

and make her compliant.

I am afraid…

You too are scared?

I'm afraid it's a trap.

A deadly one.

No way.

It can't be.

My wife always keeps her word.

She never goes back on her promises.

Fan Lianghan,

take a good look.

Is your wife

the same as yesterday?

Behind this,

there might be some demonesses.

You just got rid of a tiger, now you're facing a wolf.

Cousin, think it through.

Think clearly.

If you want a long life,

don't take a concubine.

No more bedroom dramas.

-What do you take me for? -What?

Lie to me again

and I'll break your leg, Fan Lianghan.

Stay away from me.

Cousin.

My dear cousin!

Honey,

you are all I want.

I can't ask for more.

Send them back.

All of them.

Hey! But I brought them here for you.

How can you just turn them away?

Sir! Sir!

What kind of man changes his mind so fast?

He's clearly not interested.

Xiu,

give them their reward.

See them off.

-Sure. -Thank you, Madam.

That Chai guy is so annoying.

He almost ruined everything.

It's over. Why are you still bothering me?

Cousin, you haven't told me

what trap this is?

My heart

is still racing like crazy.

With your simple mind, that would stress you out.

You're still not turning down

the idea of concubines.

I'm telling you, drop that idea now.

Leave me alone.

Who is she?

The business has grown.

Lots of unfamiliar faces.

Should I ask around for you?

Go, go, quickly.

Cousin,

you come and go every day.

Haven't you noticed

she has the same eyes as my wife?

If I had time to check on girls,

I'd rather read my books.

Get up.

Cousin, with your temper,

you'll scare your wife off with one word.

Ten coffins couldn't be enough.

-Get up. -I'm not done looking yet.

Sir, I have the details.

That woman lives on South Slant Street.

She was heading to Guangzhou.

She got separated

and tricked by bad guys. She came here as a performer.

After hearing this,

Master Fan rushed to pay for her freedom.

He even set a date

to marry her in five days.

Something feels off.

Are you having doubts?

I don't know why.

Something isn't right.

That fool has no clue

what mistake he's making.

I'll dig deeper?

SIFU FOUR LUCKS TEA HOUSE

No.

I'll investigate myself.

Snacks from Pan, requested by the third lady.

Just this little plate.

Sweet, savory, meaty, mild, all in one.

This candied plum mille-feuille alone

must've taken so much effort.

I'm good at making snacks.

Not many desserts

are too hard for me.

But I am not that confident now.

Four pieces cost ten coins?

Early market goers

or night workers

might pay for fun,

but not every day.

Bite-sized snacks don't fill you up.

I say we go for Qiongnu's specialty, roasted flatbread.

Slice the flatbread into thin pieces.

Coat it with honey.

Roast it to be crispy.

Fragrant and filling.

I am afraid the folks in Bianjing

will find it cheap.

We are not using expensive ingredients.

It must feel refined.

Give it another name.

Slice them into the shape of leaves.

When you chew, it makes a crispy sound.

Let's call it Crispy Leaves.

Kangning, what do you think?

True.

Let me.

Use the back door.

Switch to sesame oil.

Less smoke.

Not sure if your plan will work.

Let's save money on the lighting.

Honestly,

it's all that meddler's fault.

One day,

I'll teach him a lesson.

Look at you.

Master Zhang, what a rare guest!

Come. I'll take you inside.

-Right this way. -You're back, sir.

Your family has been asking about you.

Tell them I'm fine. I've got something to do.

Be back at dusk. Tell my mother not to worry.

Where is he rushing off to?

To save someone.

Let's go.

Master Chai, here to celebrate?

What celebration?

My master is taking a new concubine.

Didn't we send your family an invite?

Master Fan said

he wanted to share the joy with you.

What? You didn't get it?

Isn't it tomorrow?

The date changed.

Sir, sir.

Look at her.

So pretty

and gentle.

MADAM FAN

My boy's so lucky.

Enough. Go serve tea to your mistress.

Once she drinks it,

you'll officially join the family.

You're one of us.

Why are you crying?

Lady Zhen,

why are you crying

on such a good day?

Were you forced into this?

-Fan Lianghan? -Dad.

I wouldn't dare!

Lady Zhen, speak for me!

I'm from a scholar's family in Jianzhou.

My family had a career in the government.

Six years ago,

he died

in his position.

Mother and I took a journey to find my relatives.

On the way, I was tricked by criminals

and forced into prostitution.

Today, the Fan family saved me.

Finally, I have a shelter.

Seeing your kindness reminds me

of my late parents.

I feel ashamed

to dishonor my ancestors.

I couldn't hold back my tears.

What?

You're a…?

So that's the story.

How pitiful.

Bring me some silver.

Th-This is…?

This is all my son's fault.

We're only merchants, and can't reach for a noble scholar's daughter like you.

This is ridiculous. Sorry for involving you in this.

Take this money

as compensation.

Rest assured, young lady,

I'll send someone to take you home.

You can find your mother and be with her safely.

-Dad? -Great goodness, thank you, my lord.

I'll never forget.

The master promised to send you home.

He'll keep his word.

Cheer up. It's good news.

Wipe your tears.

It's over.

What?

Master Chai.

A merchant

marrying a scholar's daughter?

Are you insane?

What are you thinking?

If word spreads,

our whole family will suffer.

I'll be ruined!

You ungrateful fool!

Stop, stop! Don't hit him!

What grudge did I owe in my past life?

A useless son and an unworthy wife.

You even pushed him to take a concubine.

You're the root of this misfortune!

I'll deal with you later!

Out of my way, you fool.

-Father-in-law, please! -Don't run!

-Dear! -I know nothing!

I'm innocent!

Stop! Please calm down.

It's all my fault

for not stopping him.

If he's guilty,

I share the responsibility.

Punish me instead.

Stay out of this! No one interferes!

-You brat. -Uncle.

-Un-- -Cousin!

My dad's going to kill me.

Uncle, it is still hot outside.

Don't let the heat

and anger get to you. Be careful.

You shall hit me first before getting to him.

Nephew An, beg for mercy for him.

Uncle,

the performer had a tragic life.

She was sold off or tricked into this life.

The owners have ways to cover everything up.

We can never verify everything.

Lady Zhen kept quiet

for her family's honor.

You know your son best.

His personality

is kind and softhearted.

So, he fell for the trap.

He's learned his lesson now.

-He won't do it again. -That's okay.

So,

for my sake,

spare him this time.

A disgrace to the family.

A disgrace to the family!

Father-in-law.

Mom.

It's okay, I'm here. Don't be scared.

Honey, are you alright?

Honey,

you're the only one who loves me!

Okay. That's fine.

It hurts so much.

I know. Come here.

Ow, ow, ow!

He hit you so hard.

How long will it take to heal?

Lady Zhen.

She set me up.

You were right about this.

Beauty is a trap.

Those vixens

will skin me alive.

I'll never take a concubine again.

Never again, not in this life.

If I do,

I shall be split into two pieces by lightning.

-One piece for you. -Sure.

As your umbrella.

The other half will be your footstool.

For you to tread on

for the rest of my life.

It hurts so much.

Okay, I know.

Master Chai,

didn't you have words

for him?

I'll go inform him for you.

No need.

-He's beyond saving. -I'll be gentle.

No medicine can help him.

Has he been hit so badly?

If I did it again…

-He is so sick… -I know.

…that nothing can cure him.

-You will be fine. -Idiot.

Hold on a little longer.

You'll be fine soon.

Thanks.

I thought

my whole life would be wasted in that filthy place.

I never dreamed I'd see the light of day.

Now I can return home.

I should thank you both for the help.

Please, let me bow in gratitude.

Oh no, I can't accept that.

We helped you,

but you helped us too.

Lady Zhen,

find your mother.

Live well together.

Just go. Don't let anyone see.

Just go.

Be careful.

Take this to eat.

Thanks.

My third lady, let's go too.

Stop.

I saw everything just now.

She's gone now.

No evidence whatsoever.

So what?

Master Chai,

it's late. I can't stay for idle talk.

Let me withdraw myself.

I bid you goodbye. Chunlai.

Let's go.

Stop.

Baozi from Dong Mei Tea House, famous in Bianjing.

I brought these for you to try.

If you don't want to settle,

report me if you like.

I am leaving.

What a waste.

Two baozi with crab meet stuffing.

I brought it for research.

Well, like tossing baozi to a dog!

She's insulting you.

She meant don't meddle around like a nosy dog.

What an unruly young lady.

Sir,

should we tell Master Fan?

That crazy coward was in his wife's cuddle,

sobbing like hell.

What's the point of telling him?

Let's head back.

PAN RESTAURANT

Alright, get going.

-Distinguished guests. -Look over here.

Sifu House is now open.

FRAGRANCE SHOP

New Shop.

It's open.

Looks great.

Guests, come on in!

Take a look.

Sifu is back in business.

-Everyone. -Come quickly.

-Our shop… -It has started.

…may be small,

-but it has a refined style. -What's in it?

Tea and incense, flowers and treasures,

we have it all, just as you scholars like.

Whether you are looking for a resting spot

after strolling around the streets,

or just finished shopping for treasures,

at the east tower, you may want

the goods to be checked and evaluated

or just a cozy spot

to chat over tea.

This is the perfect place for you.

A little shop with all four refined arts.

Isn't it rare?

Of course.

Our shop

has books, art, incense, and tea.

Come in and see for yourselves.

Let's go take a look.

Welcome, esteemed guests.

Come in.

-Step inside. -Right this way.

Come in.

-Right this way. -Sir.

-Let's go. -Let's try.

Sir.

-Right this way. -Hang it higher.

Hang…

Right this way.

Welcome.

Come inside.

Let's go.

Hang it higher.

FRAGRANCE SHOP

Okay. That's it.

Let's see which one is higher now.

-Look. -This bottle's glaze is flawless.

-Such perfect coloring. -Looks great.

-I like this. -It's so rare.

The craftsmanship is exquisite.

Did this bottle catch your eye?

You have a great eye.

In my opinion,

the word emptiness

in Zhang's poem is genius.

Nothing more, nothing less.

This place is unique.

Pity it's a bit small

compared to Pan Restaurant.

You're right.

But your daily expense there

could cover a whole month's tea here.

-Really? -That's so tacky.

You see.

Tea and poetry.

Instruments and songs.

It's all about peace of mind.

Small, but charming.

True,

but small can also be elegant. Grace can also be boring.

-It is up to us to decide, right? -Sure.

So, they're drawing in

those who can't afford our lounge?

Even incorporating the fruit and incense trades?

Shameless.

Cousin, you're here.

That painting looks familiar.

Your wound's healed?

Thanks to my wife's care.

I should thank you

for saving my life that day.

Who's running the store here?

Good understanding of tea and incense.

Noble daughters may not know more than that.

A small gentry family like the Li's

must have high hopes for their daughters.

The manager at the treasure counter is no ordinary person.

Right this way. The shop may be small.

-That manager is not someone else. -Help yourself.

Mother-in-law couldn't find the right manager.

So, I recommended Manager Liao.

You introduced him to me.

Forgive me, cousin.

My wife asked me.

I had no choice.

What day is it today?

Master Chai graced us with his presence.

Shame.

Our humble shop is too small

for your precious presence.

So, please,

kindly step aside.

We have a business to run.

Hey, mother-in-law.

Mother.

That painting's an original by Wu Daozi.

I borrowed it from the Chai family.

Please have some respect.

This gradient glaze,

it's so hard to master.

Cousin, just a few days for show.

I'll return it next month.

Madam,

I want a tea duel.

The tea organizer is impressive.

The tea here has creamy swirls that linger so long.

Quite talented.

Can I meet this tea master?

You're too kind, sir.

Unmarried daughters

can't meet guests.

Unexpected.

The tea master

is a young lady?

The boudoir hides many talents.

Even the jasmine in this pot

is sublime.

Did she make this too?

I am here running a business for a living.

I don't want to talk about my daughters like they are topics of conversation.

So, forgive me.

Enjoy your tea.

Please help yourself.

Forget it.

We can visit here again.

Plenty of chances to meet her.

Cousin, wait for me.

Cousin.

What's so funny?

I am glad that we have so many customers.

Careful, it's hot!

Did Master Chai offend you in some way?

You asked Master Fan to borrow that painting.

Meant to upset him?

He is nosy.

Serves him right.

Is this pastry ready yet?

Cousin, why didn't you tell me earlier?

I checked the source from the bawd.

I tracked down the man

who tricked Lady Zhen.

I forced him to reveal her true story.

I rushed back

to tell you.

Stop.

The matter is settled.

You want to bring this up again? Stop dreaming.

If you want another beating,

I won't stop you.

But how did they know

I'd choose Lady Zhen?

You are just crazy. That time in Luoyang,

you went to collect the rent, you met Fuhui the first time

when she was out for a walk.

That was planned as well?

Never mind, you won't listen.

Deqing, take him away.

Cousin, you have to help me here!

I don't have such a foolish cousin.

You're only older by half an hour,

and I've called you cousin

for years.

Right. Also, do you remember when you fell into the well?

I cried for help and saved you.

You actually wet your pants in fear. Stop flattering yourself.

Deqing, take him away.

I'll listen to you then.

-Get away. -I will comply.

-Get up. -I swear.

I'll never do something behind your back.

For real?

If you get softhearted and mess up my plans again,

I'll toss you into the well myself.

Deqing.

-Call Manager Liao here. -Sure.

Yes. Bring him

and the painting back.

Get away.

Sir, come right in.

-This way. -Welcome.

You had the nerve to use my manager

and borrow my painting?

Paying some interest sounds reasonable.

Subtitle translation by: Yi Yang