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EPISODE 9
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Sister, have some more porridge.
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Thank you. Sorry for the trouble.
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Not at all.
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Madam.
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Master Du has returned. He's outside.
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Quick. Invite him in.
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Alas.
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-I'll excuse myself now.
-I'll excuse myself now.
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Mom, I'm back.
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Yangxi. My dear Yangxi.
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-Here.
-Yangxi.
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-It's me.
-Yangxi.
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Mom, you've traveled far.
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Forgive me for not being there.
It's my failure as a son.
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Alright, alright. Have a seat.
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You're finally reunited.
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Wipe those tears away.
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I'll have two more dishes made.
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Let's celebrate your reunion.
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Master Du, before taking her back,
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have a meal first.
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Thank you for the effort.
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It's no trouble, not at all.
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Sorry for the trouble.
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Mom, how did you come here?
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The Liu family wanted to take you
as their son-in-law,
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so they got me here by force.
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If I didn't meet some kind souls,
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I might never have seen you again.
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Qiongnu.
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-Shouhua?
-The Du family left?
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They just left. Do you need something?
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After seeing Aunt Du,
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Kangning hasn't left her room?
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Come here. I need a word with you.
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Something happened!
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Something happened.
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A drunken soldier startled a horse
by Pan Restaurant.
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The horse hit Master Chai.
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He…
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It's so late.
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Where are you going?
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Seems like
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the horse didn't scare Master Chai.
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It scared my sister instead.
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Shouhua, you lied to me.
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You're too clever for that.
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How could you believe such a lie?
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People watching you two argue
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might really think you've both moved on.
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How could I know your true feelings
if I didn't test you?
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Shouhua, I…
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Kangning,
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Aunt Du's here.
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If you're backing out,
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this is your last chance.
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From now on, there's no turning back.
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Who is the one you care about?
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Think carefully about it.
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I'll go.
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Kangning.
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He's waiting outside. Go.
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Why are you doing this?
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You ruined my marriage,
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but I can't block your path?
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You're just trying to go against me?
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I've paved every step for you
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and you really had no idea?
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Even a heartless person
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should be touched by my sincerity by now.
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Why did you conspire with Baniang?
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When I found out, I was devastated.
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Why didn't you ask me about marriage?
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You used force instead.
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What did Aunt Du do to you?
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Why drag her into it?
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If you really wanted to persuade
your mother, couldn't you
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try to move her
with rationale and emotions?
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You had to lie, trick, and scheme?
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Is my family so shameful?
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You can fool her for a moment,
but can you fool her forever?
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My mom and Madam Li
hold grudges against each other.
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It'll take time to mend that.
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I'll try to mediate slowly.
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But now, you're about to engage.
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Did you even leave me any choice?
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I didn't want to lie or trick either.
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But it's you.
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You left me no choice but to scheme.
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Why? Does this hurt your pride?
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Is she holding a grudge?
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Or does she see my family as unworthy?
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Master Chai, do you really think
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it is only your mom who looks down on me?
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Since we're being honest,
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there are some harsh things I have to ask,
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even if it would make you hate me.
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Is your family some noble lineage?
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A household of scholars?
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Or has your mother never sought
fame and fortune,
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connections with the wealthy?
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-What?
-If Yuanming weren't a scholar,
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would Madam Li even look at him?
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People see a servant in your house,
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nearly humiliated by a scoundrel.
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They talk behind your mother's back
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about how she treats her servant.
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That gossip reached my mother.
She is, of course, concerned.
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Do you expect her
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to beg for this marriage?
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Is that what you want?
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But your family is your family,
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and you are you.
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I'm marrying you, not your family.
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I don't care about these issues.
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So, why do you?
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Fine words.
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You say you don't look down on us,
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but you are looking down everywhere.
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You love the purity of the lotus flower,
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but forget that
it's rooted in the mud below.
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Without the mud that loves
and protects it,
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it wouldn't survive the rain and wind.
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My mother has many flaws,
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but she doesn't rob or steal
and only stands on her own feet.
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She raised five daughters alone.
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To me, she's worth more than gold.
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I won't let anyone insult her.
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-I…
-Master Chai,
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go ahead
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and find a bride from the noble families.
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Why should I let myself be humiliated?
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A simple girl from a small family like me
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will settle where I belong.
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I swear today,
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even if I grow old unmarried,
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I'll never set foot in your family!
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Kangning. Kangning!
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Kangning.
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The snow is coming down.
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Our lady said,
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let's have Master Du
share a room with Sang for a night.
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Tomorrow, we'll prepare a proper room.
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Aunt Du can move in then.
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Thanks.
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Mom,
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you must be exhausted from the trip.
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-Let me prepare a foot soak for you.
-This cotton feels so thick.
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Yangxi,
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the Li family treats you well.
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How will you repay them?
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Kneel.
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I've heard of many scholars
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thinking they're rare treasures,
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always trying to push one's luck.
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Just waiting to sell themselves high.
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I thought, such people
didn't deserve respect.
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I taught you to be grateful,
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but have you forgotten everything?
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Mom,
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I get it.
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I'll propose marriage tomorrow.
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Two bowls, please.
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Thanks.
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{\an8}WINTER SOLSTICE
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{\an8}Here you go.
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-Okay.
-Thanks.
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Here you go. Thank you.
Be careful. It's hot.
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Can't catch him.
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Got it, got it.
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-Got it.
-Slow down.
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Toys.
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Pinwheel.
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Take a look.
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Wait for me.
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Many thanks, sir.
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Cousin,
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why turn down
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a beauty like that?
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Master Fan,
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are you scared of your wife's wrath?
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Don't be scared.
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She naps in the afternoon anyway.
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That's right.
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Get out.
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All of you!
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Let's go.
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-Chai An!
-I had such a good time.
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Why are you ruining it?
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My mother-in-law is marrying off
Kangning to Du Yangxi.
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Did you hear? Kangning's getting married!
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So what?
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It has nothing to do with me.
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Fine. Guess I shouldn't have meddled.
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Not my problem anymore.
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Mom, it's the Winter Solstice.
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I made new shoes for you. See if they fit.
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-Try them on later, okay?
-Sure.
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I made some too.
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-Mom.
-See. Me too.
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-Look at mine.
-I made a peace bracelet.
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Here, wear it.
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I made it myself.
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It means peace and safety.
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-Wear it for me, okay?
-Good girl.
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Wontons are ready.
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Here.
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They are colorful.
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I want this.
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-Here.
-Give me one.
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Here.
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This looks good.
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Mom, did you really agree to the proposal?
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Yes, he's a future jinshi.
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The Liu family couldn't get such a match.
Of course, I agreed.
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Mom settled it with the Du family.
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The wedding's after the results
come out in the second month.
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Does Kangning want to marry him?
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I'll do as Mom says.
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That's the spirit.
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Eat up.
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I got a yellow croaker filling.
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-This pink one is…
-Let me try.
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Don't eat mine. You have your own.
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-Let me try yours.
-I want yellow croaker.
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-I want this.
-No.
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Is it good?
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-Mine's better.
-No, mine's better.
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Cousin,
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you're trying to marry her.
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How could you say something this hurtful?
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Kangning was ready to say yes.
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If only you said some gentle words,
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she'd break the engagement for you.
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But your harsh words
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made her angry
and she changed her mind again.
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Cousin,
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you're smart.
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How could you mess this up?
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Did I not tell the truth?
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These days,
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I've done so much for her.
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She feels that she's shamed,
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so she wants to cut ties.
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She's so heartless.
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Why should I beg her again?
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Never.
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Cousin,
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the Li family isn't like the others.
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How are they different?
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My mom's a widow too.
She raised her kids with hardship,
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but she still values virtue.
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Not everyone's like the Li family,
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always calculating profits,
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teaching their daughters like this,
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turning marriage into a deal.
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Cousin, this time, you're wrong.
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Get in.
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She's so young and pretty.
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She'll remarry soon, right?
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All this property
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will be someone else's.
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Of course!
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All these belong to the Li family.
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Move it all out. Don't leave anything.
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Take it all.
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-Let's move this out.
-Okay.
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Move all the stuff. Let's do it.
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This one's nice.
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You…
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Good stuff.
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Grab this stuff.
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And this.
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Take this too.
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-Alright.
-And this one.
277
00:18:40,280 --> 00:18:42,360
-That was from my dad!
-Kangning.
278
00:18:42,960 --> 00:18:45,080
Can you even hold onto it?
279
00:18:45,160 --> 00:18:47,320
-I said don't--
-You can't take this.
280
00:18:47,400 --> 00:18:48,920
-Give it back!
-No.
281
00:18:51,680 --> 00:18:52,760
Kid.
282
00:18:52,840 --> 00:18:55,120
You bastard.
283
00:18:55,200 --> 00:18:56,560
-Get up.
-Leave here.
284
00:18:57,280 --> 00:18:59,520
Get out of here.
285
00:18:59,600 --> 00:19:01,320
Robber! Bastard!
286
00:19:02,360 --> 00:19:03,600
You…
287
00:19:03,680 --> 00:19:05,640
Get out!
288
00:19:06,240 --> 00:19:08,800
Out, all of you!
289
00:19:08,880 --> 00:19:09,800
Get out.
290
00:19:10,680 --> 00:19:13,000
I'm telling you,
if you don't give us a hundred or so,
291
00:19:13,080 --> 00:19:14,920
we'll be back tomorrow and the day after.
292
00:19:15,520 --> 00:19:17,240
Can you kill us all?
293
00:19:17,320 --> 00:19:19,240
-Let's go.
-That's right.
294
00:19:19,320 --> 00:19:20,880
Let's go.
295
00:19:28,040 --> 00:19:29,280
It's okay.
296
00:19:50,080 --> 00:19:51,240
This one is for you.
297
00:19:51,320 --> 00:19:52,800
-Thanks.
-You're welcome.
298
00:19:52,880 --> 00:19:54,880
-I want one too.
-It's pretty.
299
00:19:56,880 --> 00:19:57,840
I want this.
300
00:19:57,920 --> 00:19:59,680
This is for me.
301
00:19:59,760 --> 00:20:02,200
Stop it. I like that.
302
00:20:02,280 --> 00:20:04,480
Why are you here alone?
303
00:20:05,960 --> 00:20:07,520
This one looks great.
304
00:20:08,560 --> 00:20:09,760
I want that one.
305
00:20:09,840 --> 00:20:11,760
This year, Fuhui is home with us.
306
00:20:11,840 --> 00:20:13,520
-I'll help Mom pick one.
-It's so nice.
307
00:20:14,120 --> 00:20:16,360
When family can gather
and everyone is safe and sound,
308
00:20:16,440 --> 00:20:18,280
that's the happiest life.
309
00:20:25,880 --> 00:20:27,960
Look at you, messy like a kitten.
310
00:20:28,720 --> 00:20:33,360
The late husband's assets go
to his widow and daughter per Song's rule.
311
00:20:33,440 --> 00:20:35,160
Such blatant looting.
312
00:20:35,240 --> 00:20:36,280
No one stopped them?
313
00:20:36,360 --> 00:20:37,600
Of course, there was someone.
314
00:20:38,240 --> 00:20:40,120
The magistrate sentenced them to prison.
315
00:20:40,200 --> 00:20:41,800
Even the neighbors tried to mediate,
316
00:20:41,880 --> 00:20:43,440
but the fights never ended.
317
00:20:44,040 --> 00:20:46,840
While others happily celebrated
Winter Solstice and New Year,
318
00:20:46,920 --> 00:20:50,520
their family feared every festival,
afraid that those bandits would come.
319
00:20:51,800 --> 00:20:55,080
Cousin, if you were Madam Li,
320
00:20:55,160 --> 00:20:57,120
could you have done better?
321
00:20:58,480 --> 00:21:00,800
Why tell me this so late?
322
00:21:01,520 --> 00:21:03,760
Fuhui didn't let me tell you.
323
00:21:03,840 --> 00:21:05,200
Don't blame Kangning.
324
00:21:05,880 --> 00:21:07,640
She's not greedy.
325
00:21:08,200 --> 00:21:09,840
She just wants a peaceful life.
326
00:21:11,040 --> 00:21:13,240
They knew from a young age
327
00:21:13,320 --> 00:21:15,680
that they must stick together
328
00:21:15,760 --> 00:21:17,480
to survive in this world.
329
00:21:29,800 --> 00:21:31,600
Trying to trick your own mother
with outsiders?
330
00:21:31,680 --> 00:21:33,080
Thought you could fool me?
331
00:21:33,720 --> 00:21:34,560
I'm telling you,
332
00:21:34,640 --> 00:21:36,840
I'll never approve of you marrying her.
333
00:21:36,920 --> 00:21:39,080
Mom, Kangning is marrying someone else.
334
00:21:39,920 --> 00:21:42,200
You don't need to worry anymore.
335
00:21:44,840 --> 00:21:47,480
Are you happy now?
336
00:21:52,000 --> 00:21:54,080
Son,
337
00:21:54,680 --> 00:21:56,920
Mom only wants the best for you.
338
00:22:05,240 --> 00:22:08,680
{\an8}FIRST MONTH IN THE FOLLOWING YEAR
339
00:22:55,840 --> 00:22:57,280
So pretty.
340
00:22:58,600 --> 00:23:00,080
No sneaking bites.
341
00:23:00,160 --> 00:23:02,640
There are so many.
342
00:23:02,720 --> 00:23:03,920
I'll just take one.
343
00:23:05,000 --> 00:23:06,480
This batch wasn't easy to make.
344
00:23:06,560 --> 00:23:08,640
Mom woke me up
345
00:23:08,720 --> 00:23:10,080
before dawn
346
00:23:11,600 --> 00:23:14,400
-just to help her.
-Today's the provincial exam.
347
00:23:14,480 --> 00:23:17,920
Mom says Kangning
must make the cakes herself.
348
00:23:18,000 --> 00:23:19,360
Only then is it sincere,
349
00:23:20,680 --> 00:23:21,640
right?
350
00:23:21,720 --> 00:23:23,200
Deliver them. Hurry up.
351
00:23:24,080 --> 00:23:25,280
Can I see him now?
352
00:23:26,800 --> 00:23:30,040
I know. We're about to be family.
353
00:23:30,120 --> 00:23:33,120
I'm off to deliver this
to my brother-in-law-to-be.
354
00:23:36,040 --> 00:23:37,800
Careful. Don't ruin them.
355
00:23:37,880 --> 00:23:39,720
Don't worry, I won't.
356
00:23:44,080 --> 00:23:44,920
Mom.
357
00:23:45,000 --> 00:23:46,800
Go prepare stuff for the altar.
358
00:23:46,880 --> 00:23:47,960
Hurry.
359
00:23:48,040 --> 00:23:50,800
-Wake up. Let's go.
-Why should it be me again?
360
00:23:56,160 --> 00:24:00,240
EXAM HOUSE
361
00:24:24,240 --> 00:24:26,120
Bless us, Buddha.
362
00:24:26,200 --> 00:24:28,120
Bless my future son-in-law.
363
00:24:28,200 --> 00:24:31,080
Let him pass, achieve glory,
364
00:24:31,160 --> 00:24:33,120
and become a jinshi.
365
00:24:33,200 --> 00:24:35,600
Please.
366
00:24:37,200 --> 00:24:38,560
Kangning,
367
00:24:38,640 --> 00:24:41,640
if Du Yangxi passes,
you'll have to marry him.
368
00:24:42,320 --> 00:24:44,400
With Mom praying so fervently,
369
00:24:44,480 --> 00:24:47,760
are you hoping he passes or not?
370
00:25:00,360 --> 00:25:02,560
The results are out.
371
00:25:02,640 --> 00:25:04,520
The results are out. Let's take a look.
372
00:25:07,520 --> 00:25:08,880
It's too early.
373
00:25:09,760 --> 00:25:10,960
Go back to sleep.
374
00:25:11,040 --> 00:25:12,520
The results are out.
375
00:25:18,160 --> 00:25:19,480
Kangning, let's go.
376
00:25:19,560 --> 00:25:21,000
Let's do the treasure hunt.
377
00:25:21,600 --> 00:25:23,160
The Lantern Festival is over.
378
00:25:23,240 --> 00:25:24,840
Go back to bed.
379
00:25:24,920 --> 00:25:27,920
Today, His Majesty visits Peaks Temple.
380
00:25:28,000 --> 00:25:29,160
He'll return late.
381
00:25:29,840 --> 00:25:31,400
The streets are packed.
382
00:25:31,480 --> 00:25:35,560
Everyone's rushing
to see him at Xuande Gate.
383
00:25:37,080 --> 00:25:38,320
I'm tired.
384
00:25:38,840 --> 00:25:40,200
Kangning.
385
00:25:42,360 --> 00:25:43,440
Please go with us.
386
00:25:44,240 --> 00:25:46,560
It's a once-in-a-lifetime scene.
387
00:25:46,640 --> 00:25:48,720
The best finds are after the crowd clears.
388
00:25:49,400 --> 00:25:51,880
If we don't go now,
the others will take everything.
389
00:25:52,800 --> 00:25:53,720
I'm not going.
390
00:25:54,400 --> 00:25:55,960
-Kangning.
-Bedtime.
391
00:25:56,560 --> 00:25:57,520
Go away.
392
00:26:01,000 --> 00:26:02,280
-Let's go.
-Hey, you.
393
00:26:02,360 --> 00:26:03,360
Let's go.
394
00:26:08,280 --> 00:26:09,680
If you go without me, I'll tell Mom.
395
00:26:16,240 --> 00:26:17,120
Hurry up.
396
00:26:22,800 --> 00:26:25,120
Keep it down,
or Mom won't let anyone leave.
397
00:26:29,120 --> 00:26:30,000
Be quiet.
398
00:26:33,360 --> 00:26:34,280
Take your shoes off.
399
00:26:56,520 --> 00:26:58,160
Kangning, look at this.
400
00:26:58,240 --> 00:26:59,200
What do you think?
401
00:27:00,680 --> 00:27:02,040
It's all trampled.
402
00:27:03,560 --> 00:27:05,400
There's a big one here.
403
00:27:05,480 --> 00:27:07,680
-Take it back for Mom.
-No.
404
00:27:14,400 --> 00:27:15,880
Look at this.
405
00:27:15,960 --> 00:27:17,600
What is it?
406
00:27:19,760 --> 00:27:20,920
Put it on me.
407
00:27:25,520 --> 00:27:27,600
-How is it? Is it pretty?
-It is pretty.
408
00:27:31,120 --> 00:27:32,280
But just only one.
409
00:27:44,440 --> 00:27:45,280
Look at me.
410
00:27:45,880 --> 00:27:46,840
What?
411
00:27:51,560 --> 00:27:53,760
Let's see if there's anything else.
412
00:27:56,320 --> 00:27:57,720
Could it be him?
413
00:27:57,800 --> 00:28:00,560
Kangning, what have you found?
414
00:28:02,040 --> 00:28:04,040
I searched for a long time
and only found this.
415
00:28:05,640 --> 00:28:08,720
-Sisters, come here.
-On my way.
416
00:28:08,800 --> 00:28:10,200
What's this?
417
00:28:10,280 --> 00:28:12,480
A hairpin. It's perfect for Mom.
418
00:28:12,560 --> 00:28:13,920
It's not as good as mine.
419
00:28:16,040 --> 00:28:17,080
What are you looking at?
420
00:28:18,680 --> 00:28:21,840
Nothing. The sun's going to rise soon.
421
00:28:21,920 --> 00:28:24,560
If we don't go back now,
Mom might catch us red-handed.
422
00:28:25,360 --> 00:28:27,520
-Let's go.
-Let's go back.
423
00:28:27,600 --> 00:28:29,720
Let's head back.
424
00:28:31,000 --> 00:28:32,560
Where did this good stuff come from?
425
00:28:32,640 --> 00:28:35,400
Everything we picked up today was good.
426
00:29:01,920 --> 00:29:03,240
Could it be him?
427
00:29:09,960 --> 00:29:10,920
Was it perfectly placed?
428
00:29:12,240 --> 00:29:13,440
Yeah.
429
00:29:23,680 --> 00:29:25,440
-Let me.
-It's okay.
430
00:29:25,520 --> 00:29:27,960
I don't know how many days
I can serve by Mom's side.
431
00:29:33,120 --> 00:29:34,480
Go. Search over there.
432
00:29:36,040 --> 00:29:37,560
What happened? Let's take a look.
433
00:29:38,160 --> 00:29:40,760
Leshan, what's all the excitement about?
434
00:29:41,760 --> 00:29:42,880
Mom.
435
00:29:42,960 --> 00:29:45,040
The palace guards
are out questioning people.
436
00:29:45,120 --> 00:29:47,520
They say Her Majesty's carriage
437
00:29:47,600 --> 00:29:48,640
passed through the street.
438
00:29:48,720 --> 00:29:50,880
Something precious was stolen.
I'll go check.
439
00:29:52,040 --> 00:29:52,920
Leshan, wait for me.
440
00:29:53,000 --> 00:29:54,320
-A treasure?
-I'm waiting.
441
00:29:54,400 --> 00:29:56,000
What kind of treasure?
442
00:29:56,080 --> 00:29:58,760
Check it out and tell me later.
I'll be waiting to hear.
443
00:30:08,440 --> 00:30:10,040
What are you hiding?
444
00:30:11,720 --> 00:30:12,760
Come here.
445
00:30:17,880 --> 00:30:19,200
Such a fine pearl
446
00:30:19,880 --> 00:30:21,320
must not be from an ordinary home.
447
00:30:22,400 --> 00:30:23,480
Could it be from the palace?
448
00:30:24,960 --> 00:30:26,200
Let me hand it over.
449
00:30:26,840 --> 00:30:28,760
Didn't Leshan say?
450
00:30:29,440 --> 00:30:31,440
It's stolen!
451
00:30:32,560 --> 00:30:34,920
If we hand it over now,
we'll be seen as thieves.
452
00:30:36,240 --> 00:30:37,160
We were just hunting.
453
00:30:37,240 --> 00:30:39,240
Whoever sees it gets it.
454
00:30:39,320 --> 00:30:41,040
How did this turn into trouble?
455
00:30:41,920 --> 00:30:43,320
Let's just throw it away.
456
00:30:43,400 --> 00:30:44,800
If someone picks it up unknowingly,
457
00:30:44,880 --> 00:30:46,400
they'll get in trouble. I'll feel bad.
458
00:30:48,080 --> 00:30:50,240
That won't work either.
459
00:30:52,200 --> 00:30:55,040
How about we put it back
and hide nearby to watch?
460
00:30:55,640 --> 00:30:57,960
At dawn, the guards will find it.
461
00:30:58,040 --> 00:30:59,240
It'll go back to its owner.
462
00:31:02,480 --> 00:31:03,640
Okay, that's the way.
463
00:31:11,000 --> 00:31:12,840
Do it now. I'll keep watch for you.
464
00:31:22,800 --> 00:31:24,800
The palace lost the luminous pearl.
465
00:31:26,600 --> 00:31:28,120
Why are you so scared?
466
00:31:33,520 --> 00:31:34,960
It's you. Take it back, quickly.
467
00:31:35,720 --> 00:31:37,120
Don't worry, Kangning.
468
00:31:38,480 --> 00:31:41,640
Remember when we first met?
469
00:31:41,720 --> 00:31:43,080
I broke your comb by mistake.
470
00:31:43,840 --> 00:31:45,560
This is just to make it up to you.
471
00:31:47,200 --> 00:31:50,000
I kept it out of selfishness.
472
00:31:50,600 --> 00:31:52,360
I even had a replica made for you.
473
00:31:52,440 --> 00:31:54,440
I planned to surprise you
474
00:31:55,040 --> 00:31:55,880
when proposing.
475
00:32:00,240 --> 00:32:01,480
I'm not lucky enough
476
00:32:02,760 --> 00:32:04,320
to marry you.
477
00:32:05,120 --> 00:32:08,120
I was foolish
478
00:32:08,200 --> 00:32:09,800
and said things that hurt you.
479
00:32:10,400 --> 00:32:11,880
Please forgive me
480
00:32:11,960 --> 00:32:13,480
for my temper.
481
00:32:15,920 --> 00:32:17,360
With the exam results coming soon,
482
00:32:18,360 --> 00:32:19,640
a wedding is not far off.
483
00:32:20,920 --> 00:32:22,400
I have nothing else for you.
484
00:32:27,160 --> 00:32:30,320
This comb is my wedding gift to you.
485
00:32:44,160 --> 00:32:46,320
Kangning, someone's coming.
486
00:32:47,360 --> 00:32:48,960
The time I miss most
487
00:32:50,160 --> 00:32:52,240
is when we used to argue.
488
00:32:53,280 --> 00:32:54,360
Sadly,
489
00:32:55,080 --> 00:32:56,880
I don't think
490
00:32:58,280 --> 00:32:59,880
I will have the chance again in this life
491
00:33:01,760 --> 00:33:03,360
to be tricked by you again.
492
00:33:11,800 --> 00:33:13,080
Go back now.
493
00:33:14,800 --> 00:33:16,040
Kangning, let's go.
494
00:33:30,360 --> 00:33:31,480
Take it back.
495
00:34:06,120 --> 00:34:08,120
Even if you don't want it,
you shouldn't throw it.
496
00:34:08,200 --> 00:34:10,480
I drew it from memory.
There won't be a second one on earth.
497
00:34:16,480 --> 00:34:18,120
Do you still miss
498
00:34:18,200 --> 00:34:20,280
the days of me tricking you?
499
00:34:27,640 --> 00:34:28,560
Master Chai,
500
00:34:29,160 --> 00:34:31,040
thank you for your kindness,
501
00:34:32,360 --> 00:34:33,600
but I'm getting married.
502
00:34:34,320 --> 00:34:36,560
I can't accept gifts from another man.
503
00:34:38,240 --> 00:34:41,320
Such a treasure. Keep it for yourself.
504
00:34:41,400 --> 00:34:42,920
Give it to your future wife.
505
00:34:48,680 --> 00:34:49,800
Take care.
506
00:35:15,080 --> 00:35:16,240
{\an8}I don't know this one either.
507
00:35:16,320 --> 00:35:17,400
{\an8}-Let's go.
-Who passed?
508
00:35:17,480 --> 00:35:18,920
{\an8}SECOND DAY OF THE SECOND MONTH
509
00:35:19,000 --> 00:35:21,160
{\an8}Excuse me. Make way.
510
00:35:22,440 --> 00:35:24,320
-I passed!
-There.
511
00:35:24,400 --> 00:35:26,800
-Passed.
-Congrats!
512
00:35:26,880 --> 00:35:28,120
Congrats to you.
513
00:35:28,200 --> 00:35:29,920
Why didn't I make it?
514
00:35:31,960 --> 00:35:33,400
You're looking at it wrong.
515
00:35:34,000 --> 00:35:35,120
That's my name.
516
00:35:35,640 --> 00:35:37,560
I'm on the list too!
517
00:35:37,640 --> 00:35:39,480
-I'm sixth place!
-I passed!
518
00:35:39,560 --> 00:35:41,640
You're the provincial top scorer!
519
00:35:41,720 --> 00:35:43,240
Provincial top scorer!
520
00:35:43,320 --> 00:35:44,360
-Let's go, sir.
-Hurry up.
521
00:35:44,440 --> 00:35:45,480
You're the top one.
522
00:35:45,560 --> 00:35:47,680
-Sir.
-Sir.
523
00:35:47,760 --> 00:35:48,600
-Yuanming.
-Sir.
524
00:35:48,680 --> 00:35:49,960
-Sir, come with us.
-Yuanming.
525
00:35:50,040 --> 00:35:51,400
Yuanming.
526
00:35:54,760 --> 00:35:55,800
Yuanming.
527
00:35:55,880 --> 00:35:57,960
-Sir.
-My husband…
528
00:35:58,040 --> 00:36:00,560
Don't let them go. Take them home.
529
00:36:10,040 --> 00:36:11,040
Wait, no.
530
00:36:11,120 --> 00:36:12,680
I can't remember. Wrong again.
531
00:36:13,560 --> 00:36:14,800
Will anyone even come?
532
00:36:15,440 --> 00:36:18,280
On the second day of the second month,
the roads are packed.
533
00:36:19,080 --> 00:36:21,160
Not everyone goes out.
534
00:36:21,840 --> 00:36:24,080
Come to our place,
guess the names of the wild veggies.
535
00:36:24,160 --> 00:36:26,520
Those who guess it right
can win stationery,
536
00:36:26,600 --> 00:36:28,160
silk, or tea sets as prizes.
537
00:36:28,880 --> 00:36:30,800
If you guess it wrong,
just take it as fun.
538
00:36:30,880 --> 00:36:33,120
Later, we'll hold a veggie-picking feast.
539
00:36:33,200 --> 00:36:36,520
We can sell spring wine too.
To earn a little extra.
540
00:36:38,160 --> 00:36:40,360
Passed! Passed!
541
00:36:41,920 --> 00:36:43,520
What did he win?
542
00:36:43,600 --> 00:36:46,800
He ranked first in the exams!
543
00:36:46,880 --> 00:36:47,920
Provincial top scorer!
544
00:36:49,000 --> 00:36:49,880
What?
545
00:36:53,480 --> 00:36:55,240
Sis,
546
00:36:55,320 --> 00:36:57,840
my son-in-law, your son, ranked first!
547
00:36:57,920 --> 00:37:00,080
Provincial top scorer!
548
00:37:00,160 --> 00:37:01,960
Alright, alright, I heard it.
549
00:37:02,040 --> 00:37:05,160
I know you're happy. I'm thrilled too.
550
00:37:05,240 --> 00:37:06,800
Thank you, Buddha.
551
00:37:11,720 --> 00:37:12,920
Where's Master Du?
552
00:37:13,000 --> 00:37:15,520
I haven't seen him. He's probably hiding.
553
00:37:16,200 --> 00:37:17,240
Hiding?
554
00:37:17,320 --> 00:37:18,520
The wealthy and officials
555
00:37:18,600 --> 00:37:21,040
camped outside the Ministry of Rites
since midnight,
556
00:37:21,120 --> 00:37:24,040
waiting for the results.
It's like a swarm of bees.
557
00:37:25,320 --> 00:37:27,720
It's a crazier scene
than a slaughterhouse.
558
00:37:27,800 --> 00:37:30,320
You fool! Go send someone to fetch him.
559
00:37:30,400 --> 00:37:31,440
Go.
560
00:37:31,520 --> 00:37:33,200
-Go get help from the front shop.
-Okay.
561
00:37:34,280 --> 00:37:37,240
Chunlai, fireworks.
562
00:37:37,320 --> 00:37:39,120
No. I need to save my son-in-law first.
563
00:37:40,000 --> 00:37:40,920
-My son-in-law.
-Mom.
564
00:37:42,960 --> 00:37:45,120
-No rush.
-What--
565
00:37:47,760 --> 00:37:49,080
Oops, spoke too soon.
566
00:37:52,200 --> 00:37:54,120
Sorry, sis.
567
00:37:54,200 --> 00:37:57,480
Seeing him is pure joy.
568
00:37:57,560 --> 00:38:00,120
I didn't think I'd call it too early.
569
00:38:00,720 --> 00:38:04,440
Not early. He's your son-in-law for sure.
570
00:38:04,520 --> 00:38:08,040
Now, we need to plan the wedding fast.
571
00:38:08,120 --> 00:38:11,720
Let's do it. Right away.
572
00:38:20,000 --> 00:38:22,640
Come. Help me decide.
573
00:38:23,560 --> 00:38:25,480
Both of them are great.
574
00:38:26,800 --> 00:38:28,760
She's the daughter of the Court Attendant.
575
00:38:28,840 --> 00:38:31,400
She's 17, writes amazing poetry,
576
00:38:31,480 --> 00:38:33,200
and carries herself with grace.
577
00:38:33,280 --> 00:38:35,160
But her eyes are a bit small.
578
00:38:35,240 --> 00:38:37,800
She's already quite pretty.
579
00:38:37,880 --> 00:38:39,520
Look at this one.
580
00:38:39,600 --> 00:38:42,080
The daughter of the Cavalry Officer.
She's 19.
581
00:38:42,160 --> 00:38:43,760
She's a real beauty.
582
00:38:43,840 --> 00:38:46,120
But sadly, her mother passed early,
583
00:38:46,200 --> 00:38:48,520
and her stepmother may not care much
about her etiquette.
584
00:38:48,600 --> 00:38:49,520
Mom.
585
00:38:49,600 --> 00:38:52,120
Mom, Aunt, there's big news.
586
00:38:52,200 --> 00:38:55,320
Is there anything I haven't faced?
587
00:38:55,400 --> 00:38:58,480
Even within chaos, I stay composed.
588
00:38:58,560 --> 00:39:00,600
Why are you so flustered?
589
00:39:00,680 --> 00:39:03,320
How bad can it be? Look at you.
590
00:39:03,920 --> 00:39:07,200
Aunt, brother is going to sail away.
591
00:39:09,560 --> 00:39:11,880
Congratulations, Madam Li.
592
00:39:11,960 --> 00:39:13,120
Your sharp eye
593
00:39:13,200 --> 00:39:14,560
found a great son-in-law.
594
00:39:14,640 --> 00:39:17,120
This must be destiny.
595
00:39:17,200 --> 00:39:18,320
Congrats.
596
00:39:18,920 --> 00:39:21,240
Congrats.
597
00:39:25,120 --> 00:39:26,800
They're such a perfect match.
598
00:39:31,640 --> 00:39:35,200
Son, where are you sailing to?
599
00:39:36,120 --> 00:39:38,720
Aunt, why not let me finish?
600
00:39:38,800 --> 00:39:40,920
Next month, he's off to Quanzhou.
601
00:39:41,000 --> 00:39:42,560
He'll sail with foreign merchants
602
00:39:42,640 --> 00:39:45,360
to the Arab lands
to sell silk and porcelain.
603
00:39:46,680 --> 00:39:49,160
Son, why leave your big family business
604
00:39:49,240 --> 00:39:50,800
and do business at sea instead?
605
00:39:50,880 --> 00:39:52,080
What do you want?
606
00:39:52,160 --> 00:39:54,680
Aunt, that's not fair to say.
607
00:39:54,760 --> 00:39:56,920
If he brings our Song silk and porcelain
608
00:39:57,000 --> 00:39:58,040
overseas,
609
00:39:58,120 --> 00:39:59,880
he can bring back a lot of frankincense.
610
00:39:59,960 --> 00:40:01,960
It's hugely profitable.
611
00:40:02,840 --> 00:40:04,640
They say the Quanzhou merchants
612
00:40:04,720 --> 00:40:06,680
even harvest oil from stranded whales.
613
00:40:06,760 --> 00:40:08,880
It's a lucrative trade.
614
00:40:08,960 --> 00:40:10,080
It's worth a try.
615
00:40:10,160 --> 00:40:12,080
Though the seas can be rough.
616
00:40:12,160 --> 00:40:14,880
Exactly. Strong winds and waves.
617
00:40:14,960 --> 00:40:18,400
What if the ship capsizes?
618
00:40:18,480 --> 00:40:21,480
Aunt, don't worry too much.
619
00:40:21,560 --> 00:40:23,000
I hear the Quanzhou ships
620
00:40:23,080 --> 00:40:26,480
are as tall as mansions,
with sails towering into the clouds.
621
00:40:26,560 --> 00:40:28,360
They can carry 2,000 bushels of rice.
622
00:40:28,440 --> 00:40:31,720
They are not easy to flip,
unless they hit a major storm.
623
00:40:31,800 --> 00:40:33,440
But who can predict that?
624
00:40:33,520 --> 00:40:36,920
What if he does hit a big storm?
625
00:40:37,000 --> 00:40:38,640
Are you trying to scare me?
626
00:40:38,720 --> 00:40:41,000
Aunt, please don't stress.
627
00:40:41,080 --> 00:40:44,120
You've seen so much in life.
628
00:40:44,200 --> 00:40:47,720
He won't be so unlucky. He'll be fine.
629
00:40:47,800 --> 00:40:49,440
But the Arab lands are far.
630
00:40:49,520 --> 00:40:51,840
Three to five years with no word.
631
00:40:51,920 --> 00:40:53,680
You should be prepared.
632
00:40:53,760 --> 00:40:55,480
Shut up.
633
00:40:58,800 --> 00:41:01,800
You're my only son,
634
00:41:03,000 --> 00:41:05,840
the apple of my eye.
635
00:41:05,920 --> 00:41:07,200
If you leave,
636
00:41:07,280 --> 00:41:10,640
you'll break my heart.
637
00:41:11,520 --> 00:41:14,120
-What day is it today?
-The second day of the second month.
638
00:41:16,120 --> 00:41:17,840
It's the day for the Ministry results.
639
00:41:22,920 --> 00:41:24,840
The second day of the second month.
640
00:41:26,520 --> 00:41:29,120
It should've been my wedding day.
641
00:41:30,080 --> 00:41:31,640
Son, I…
642
00:41:52,520 --> 00:41:54,800
Mom, my trade routes
643
00:41:54,880 --> 00:41:56,760
have covered all of the Song,
644
00:41:56,840 --> 00:41:58,920
but I've never sailed abroad.
645
00:42:00,640 --> 00:42:03,320
I've always heard foreign merchants
646
00:42:03,400 --> 00:42:05,680
talking about Arab lands and Murabit.
647
00:42:07,840 --> 00:42:10,480
This time, I want to see it for myself.
648
00:42:11,880 --> 00:42:13,480
I promise you,
649
00:42:13,560 --> 00:42:15,160
I'll return safely
650
00:42:15,920 --> 00:42:17,080
as soon as possible.
651
00:42:17,960 --> 00:42:19,120
Don't worry about me.
652
00:42:19,960 --> 00:42:21,600
Take care of yourself.
653
00:42:22,560 --> 00:42:23,760
I leave the day after tomorrow.
654
00:42:24,680 --> 00:42:26,480
I still have many things to arrange.
655
00:42:27,360 --> 00:42:28,200
I'll head off now.
656
00:42:31,120 --> 00:42:32,120
Cousin.
657
00:42:36,960 --> 00:42:38,080
Aunt.
658
00:42:38,160 --> 00:42:40,600
He's made up his mind.
659
00:42:40,680 --> 00:42:41,760
No one can stop him.
660
00:42:42,760 --> 00:42:45,320
You probably should accept it.
661
00:42:45,920 --> 00:42:47,160
Go, prepare a generous gift.
662
00:42:47,240 --> 00:42:49,360
I'm heading to the Li family.
663
00:42:52,320 --> 00:42:54,840
Both families agreed on this match.
664
00:42:55,640 --> 00:42:57,760
The betrothal letter was exchanged,
665
00:42:57,840 --> 00:43:00,240
and by rule, this marriage
should have been agreed upon.
666
00:43:01,400 --> 00:43:03,880
But the Matchmaking God
667
00:43:03,960 --> 00:43:05,160
forgot the red string.
668
00:43:05,840 --> 00:43:08,680
A few words from us have ruined it.
669
00:43:10,280 --> 00:43:14,160
Madam Chai, so it's just a few words?
670
00:43:15,120 --> 00:43:16,760
It's my fault, all my fault.
671
00:43:17,600 --> 00:43:20,040
I listened to nonsense gossip
and didn't think it through.
672
00:43:20,120 --> 00:43:24,320
I've wronged our good in-laws.
673
00:43:24,400 --> 00:43:28,000
Today, I came to apologize.
674
00:43:28,080 --> 00:43:29,720
My dear in-law,
675
00:43:29,800 --> 00:43:32,960
you're so kind and forgiving.
Please forgive me.
676
00:43:34,120 --> 00:43:35,680
Don't let my foolishness
677
00:43:35,760 --> 00:43:38,440
ruin a heaven-sent match.
678
00:43:38,520 --> 00:43:39,960
Oh no, don't say that.
679
00:43:40,040 --> 00:43:42,360
I'm just a humble tea seller.
680
00:43:42,440 --> 00:43:45,480
I can't be compared
to the prestigious Chai family.
681
00:43:45,560 --> 00:43:47,360
Being your in-law
682
00:43:47,440 --> 00:43:48,960
is out of my league.
683
00:43:50,400 --> 00:43:51,320
But, you know,
684
00:43:51,400 --> 00:43:55,080
even poor families are blessed by heaven.
685
00:43:55,160 --> 00:43:58,560
See those people lining up outside
with their betrothal letters?
686
00:43:58,640 --> 00:44:02,400
They're here to meet
the new provincial top scorer.
687
00:44:02,480 --> 00:44:03,520
Do you know what it is?
688
00:44:03,600 --> 00:44:06,760
The top scorer in the civil exams.
689
00:44:07,640 --> 00:44:10,600
In the capital, where riches abound,
690
00:44:10,680 --> 00:44:14,040
a top scorer is one in a million.
691
00:44:15,320 --> 00:44:18,400
A talent like that
692
00:44:18,480 --> 00:44:20,680
could marry into any noble family.
693
00:44:20,760 --> 00:44:22,160
Am I right?
694
00:44:23,160 --> 00:44:26,200
And yet he chose Kangning
for her character and looks.
695
00:44:26,280 --> 00:44:29,120
He can't wait to marry into our family.
696
00:44:29,200 --> 00:44:32,720
This is far better than peeking
at someone through a crack in the door.
697
00:44:33,320 --> 00:44:35,640
-Right?
-You're right.
698
00:44:36,240 --> 00:44:38,360
I was blind and arrogant.
699
00:44:38,440 --> 00:44:39,560
I offended you.
700
00:44:40,200 --> 00:44:42,840
I deeply regret my actions.
701
00:44:49,280 --> 00:44:52,000
But you've burnt the bridge.
702
00:44:52,080 --> 00:44:54,040
How can there be a way back?
703
00:44:54,120 --> 00:44:56,280
Don't bow to me.
704
00:44:56,360 --> 00:44:58,560
Even if you kneel down, I can't--
705
00:44:59,880 --> 00:45:00,720
Don't do this.
706
00:45:00,800 --> 00:45:02,080
If kneeling could make you agree,
707
00:45:02,160 --> 00:45:03,760
I'd do it.
708
00:45:06,240 --> 00:45:09,240
You should've thought of this sooner.
709
00:45:10,080 --> 00:45:11,040
In-law,
710
00:45:11,120 --> 00:45:13,360
breaking the engagement was my idea.
711
00:45:13,440 --> 00:45:15,120
My son didn't want to break it at all.
712
00:45:15,200 --> 00:45:17,920
When he heard
she was promised to someone else,
713
00:45:18,000 --> 00:45:21,040
he was so heartbroken
that he decided to sail away.
714
00:45:22,360 --> 00:45:23,600
Please.
715
00:45:23,680 --> 00:45:26,160
We're both widowed at a young age.
716
00:45:26,240 --> 00:45:28,520
You have five daughters to rely on,
717
00:45:28,600 --> 00:45:30,960
but I only have this one son.
718
00:45:31,040 --> 00:45:34,240
If you save him, you save my whole family.
719
00:45:36,960 --> 00:45:38,200
Madam,
720
00:45:38,760 --> 00:45:39,920
someone from the Du family
721
00:45:40,000 --> 00:45:42,080
is here to discuss the betrothal.
722
00:45:46,320 --> 00:45:47,440
Madam Chai,
723
00:45:47,520 --> 00:45:49,920
it's not that I don't want to,
724
00:45:50,680 --> 00:45:53,120
but I only have one Kangning,
725
00:45:53,200 --> 00:45:55,240
and she's already promised
to the Du family.
726
00:45:55,320 --> 00:45:58,280
The formal betrothal is in three days.
727
00:45:58,880 --> 00:46:02,480
There's no turning back.
728
00:46:02,560 --> 00:46:04,320
-Please leave.
-I…
729
00:46:05,440 --> 00:46:06,480
Please just go.
730
00:46:17,160 --> 00:46:18,320
After I leave,
731
00:46:18,400 --> 00:46:20,440
keep feeding it this top-quality hay.
732
00:46:20,520 --> 00:46:22,720
Pick fresh, leafy ones for it.
733
00:46:23,280 --> 00:46:26,120
It's impatient, so go easy on the oats.
734
00:46:26,200 --> 00:46:28,280
-Don't let it feel wronged.
-Understood.
735
00:46:28,360 --> 00:46:30,920
Cousin! Cousin!
736
00:46:31,920 --> 00:46:34,280
Are you really leaving?
737
00:46:35,200 --> 00:46:38,280
Kangning hasn't had the wedding yet.
738
00:46:38,360 --> 00:46:39,680
So, she hasn't married yet.
739
00:46:41,080 --> 00:46:42,080
Go talk to her.
740
00:46:42,160 --> 00:46:44,920
All that "men don't kneel" talk.
It's just for show.
741
00:46:45,000 --> 00:46:46,960
At home, we kneel
to heaven, earth, and parents.
742
00:46:47,040 --> 00:46:50,000
One more kneel for a beauty will break it?
743
00:46:50,080 --> 00:46:51,120
Proves they're fragile.
744
00:46:51,200 --> 00:46:53,320
Kangning got a good match.
745
00:46:53,400 --> 00:46:55,000
We should be happy for her.
746
00:46:55,080 --> 00:46:57,040
I won't go,
and you better not make trouble.
747
00:46:57,640 --> 00:46:59,080
Enough. I'm busy.
748
00:46:59,160 --> 00:47:00,800
Leave me alone.
749
00:47:00,880 --> 00:47:02,640
Go tell my mother I'm doing fine.
750
00:47:02,720 --> 00:47:04,280
Cousin.
751
00:47:06,440 --> 00:47:08,280
You're so noble and generous,
752
00:47:08,360 --> 00:47:09,520
handing over a good woman.
753
00:47:09,600 --> 00:47:11,680
Let's see if you'll regret it.
754
00:47:17,680 --> 00:47:19,080
Looks just like its owner.
755
00:47:20,640 --> 00:47:21,960
Master Fan.
756
00:47:23,400 --> 00:47:25,840
Master Fan, the mistress is calling.
757
00:49:54,760 --> 00:49:57,120
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