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EPISODE 12

My lady, here's the sweet wheat cake you wanted.

I searched all over the city.

I finally found it by the Four Kings Temple.

Earlier today, our mother saw Mr. Du walking into Pan Restaurant,

just steps behind you.

You're not planning a rebellion, are you?

Rebel against whom?

I wouldn't dare go against you, my lady!

My lady, look!

I am afraid that it would get cold, so I kept it close to my chest.

It's burned me!

My sincerity is evident. Even Heaven can vouch for me!

Still not telling the truth?

Careful, my lady. Don't let your anger harm the baby.

They forced me, I swear!

My lady!

My lady!

I share a secret with you.

How will you thank me?

I don't care for your secret.

But this concerns Shouhua's reputation and the honor of the Li family.

You don't want to know.

-Really? -Absolutely true.

Outrageous!

-Shouhua! -What happened?

Such a hurry to call me back.

Stay outside and don't let anyone in.

Understood.

You two should leave now.

Shouhua, this matter is no trivial thing. It demands the utmost care.

Shouhua, do you really know that man named Yan?

Kangning, my conscience is clear. I have nothing to hide.

Let him investigate. What do I have to fear?

I appreciate your concern, but Grandmother can't see,

and she needs someone by her side.

If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave.

Shouhua!

She speaks with such confidence.

She must have a plan. Don't lose your composure.

GOLD AND SILVER

GOLD AND SILVER

-Bring it over carefully! -Got it.

Make way!

Sir, are you looking for some water? I have some.

Come on in. Follow me.

Oh, no trouble at all, Shouhua.

It's cheaper to buy it on the street.

Madam prefers freshly ground ones herself.

It tastes better than the diluted stuff outside.

-Let me help. -No need.

-Wow, you're amazing! -Great.

Higher, higher!

Higher still!

This is so cool!

Higher, higher!

She is flying now!

So beautiful!

Let's go!

Shouhua,

it's spilling over!

I'll go get the door.

Coming!

You're finally here!

She has been waiting for you.

My lady, greetings and best wishes.

The Liu family, who sell medicine on Guozi Street,

are looking for a maidservant.

Their lady is unbelievably picky.

Running errands for them has made my legs as thin as a donkey's!

Ms. Yang, is it your legs that have thinned

or the donkey's?

Chunlai!

Stop teasing me. Both the donkey's legs

and mine have gotten thinner!

Ms. Yang, come inside to talk.

No rush.

I've already informed the Chai and Fan families.

No bag is airtight, and news will leak.

No rush, no rush.

My lady!

Sir, you're back! Have you eaten?

Yes, I have. How is your nighttime coughing, my lady?

I'm taking medicine and coughing less.

Thank you for asking.

My lady,

are we having any guests at home lately?

Back when we first came to the capital, I only brought two servants.

Ms. Liu often helps out at the shop. Chunlai served Mother for a long time.

Let her help out at the Du's for a few days.

Once the middleman finds a kitchen maid, we can send her back early.

Those middlemen roaming the streets,

talking slick and sharp, swindle money, and even

sell children and women.

They're truly despicable.

My lady, you must be extra cautious about who enters the house.

I understand.

Thank you for your concern.

Three days have passed.

If you truly cared, you should've told me earlier.

Don't tell me you…

No, no, absolutely not!

It must be that scoundrel pestering you, my lady.

That's why you couldn't tell me, isn't it?

Yes, yes, exactly.

Calm down.

The shopkeeper said that

Mr. Yan bought a pair of bracelets meant for a young lady.

Bracelets!

JINSI HALL

Lingyao!

Sir, sir! That middleman, Ms. Yang, is here again!

-Yuanming! -She…

-Don't say it. -Yuanming!

Yuanming!

Look at this thank-you note.

To serve with sincerity and honor, never straying from my resolve,

or sacrificing oneself for the country, upholding loyalty until the end.

Which one sounds better?

I think both are good.

You decide among yourselves. I have something to attend to. Excuse me.

-Lingyao. -Yuanming, Yuanming!

Chamberlain Wang will be here soon. Where are you off to now?

Yuanming!

Ms. Yang, take care!

Miss, you should go back.

Stop!

Come here.

Ms. Yang, why do you run every time you see me?

My poor, failing old eyes couldn't recognize you.

I heard someone calling behind me

and thought it was Lady Cui next door coming to collect a debt for her horse.

It scared me half to death.

I've been here many times

but never had the honor of meeting you before.

You're home early today!

Ms. Yang, did you find the person I asked for?

I've found her!

She's a maid from the family of Master Cao, the jewelry merchant.

She's as strong as an ox and quick with her hands.

Perfect for kitchen work.

It's all set.

I'll bring her over at noon for my lady to see.

I was just about to visit the Cao family to inform them.

Please, let go of me! I'll head to the Cao family now.

What's this?

Sir.

I have no heart for makeup and rouge,

only to find the gold bracelet loose on my thin wrist.

After we parted, I grew more haggard,

my longing deeper than words could describe.

This is clearly a woman's poem, missing her lover.

The gold bracelet loose on my thin wrist.

Gold bracelet.

Oh, what a gold bracelet!

Mr. Du, give it back to me!

-Mr. Du! -Let go!

Mr. Du, Mr. Du!

Sir, you're back!

Guard the east wing.

-Don't disturb my mother. -Understood.

Sir, you're here.

What have you done!

What happened?

Well… My lady found the things in the main hall old and worn.

She had some items brought from her family home.

But the movers were careless and broke a vase.

That doesn't sound quite right.

Who would dare deceive you?

Everyone, be careful not to bump into anything else!

Here, old madam, let me help you inside.

The Li family has pushed me this far.

This is intolerable!

Today, I will divorce my wife!

What happened to his wife? Everything seemed fine, so why…

-Oh no, oh no! -What now?

Mr. Du is going to divorce his wife!

Mother!

This, uh… This…

-This, this… -No, this won't do, Mother!

-How dare he bully my daughter! -Mother! Mother!

-This will work well. -You!

If he dares lay a finger on my daughter, I'll flatten his family grave!

Mother, don't listen to that. She just wants to stir up trouble!

Mr. Du is about to be appointed to a position.

Assaulting a government official is a serious crime.

I'm his mother-in-law!

If you go through with it, by tomorrow, you won't be anymore.

You have a point.

Let's think of another way.

Why are you giving me this? Take it away.

Having scruples is no fun.

This is lame.

Let's go.

Though Mr. Du is an arrogant and aloof man,

he wouldn't act without a plan.

When he passed the imperial exam, he asked for a divorce

from the daughter of his benefactor.

Even if he doesn't fear being scorned as an ungrateful scoundrel,

the court censors' brushes won't spare him either.

He hasn't even received his post yet.

This makes no sense at all.

What on earth is the reason for this divorce?

Shouhua, just tell us!

He lashed out at me without cause and called me a fickle woman.

But for what reason?

In all heaven and earth, only he himself knew it.

I haven't committed any of the Seven Grounds for Divorce.

There's no reason for this.

Tell him this.

If he can't divorce me, we'll have to settle for separation.

Go find my brother-in-law and question him thoroughly.

There's no need to say more.

You saved my life that day, and your kindness weighs as heavily as Mount Tai.

I will never forget it. I'll repay this debt in the future.

As for today's rash offense, I beg for your forgiveness.

The divorce letter will be delivered another day.

For now, I must take my leave.

Come out, come out! Quickly, stop your brother-in-law!

Yangxi, weren't you here to take Shouhua back?

Why are you leaving by yourself?

She won't say anything, and you refuse to explain.

How can anyone die like this, not knowing the cause?

Which of the Seven Grounds was violated to justify this divorce?

Without a clear reason,

my family won't dare accept the divorce letter.

Brother-in-law!

Newlyweds arguing is perfectly normal.

Why escalate it to the point of separation?

It'll only invite ridicule.

You're about to take office.

Surely, you should act with magnanimity and kindness.

Even if Shouhua made a mistake, for the sake of Mother and us,

we ask for your forgiveness.

Let her correct her ways, and you can still be a loving couple.

Kangning, that's nonsense.

Shouhua has done nothing wrong!

She's beautiful, gentle, and virtuous, renowned throughout Luoyang!

If not for observing mourning rites earlier,

would she have so easily married him?

Well, just because others call you a third-ranked scholar

doesn't mean I do!

If you push me too far, I'll take your marriage contract and betrothal gifts,

and we'll see each other at Kaifeng Court.

l accuse you of climbing the social ladder,

abandoning your wife, and betraying kindness, unforgivable!

Still dreaming of becoming an official?

Dream on!

Fine, I won't argue with you.

Go get Shouhua here.

Brother-in-law,

Leshan is the wildest when she's causing trouble.

She doesn't care how prestigious you are in court

or what rank you'll hold in the future.

Shouhua is so upset, she's fallen ill and can't get out of bed.

If something truly happens to her, then…

Even though our family is small,

we'll have no choice but to take this to court to seek justice.

Brother-in-law, that won't reflect well on you.

Think carefully!

Lingyao, Lingyao!

Sir.

Sir, even I can't slip away from this mess!

Fuhui, my marriage with Shouhua isn't harmonious.

The reasons are complicated, and I'm too ashamed to say them aloud.

Please, ask her yourself.

Who gave her that embroidered handkerchief,

and who wrote those love poems?

I've asked her directly, but does she truly have a clear conscience?

Kangning, I may be magnanimous and kind, but I cannot tolerate dishonesty.

In my family, we don't accept divided loyalties.

A woman cannot step on two boats.

I cannot comply with your request. I hope you'll understand.

If Leshan wants to go, let her,

but if you file an accusation in court, neither family will save face.

Moreover, you risk being accused of slander.

I fear your frail health may not endure a few lashes.

You…

-Haode! -Stop it!

I can't take this anymore.

Mr. Chai!

Mr. Chai!

Yangxi!

-You! -Go, go, go!

Yangxi!

-Well, don't run so fast! -Haode!

-Why did you let him get away? -Yanxi!

-Mother! Mother! -I didn't let him escape!

Yangxi!

Yangxi!

Yangxi!

Stop running so fast!

Yangxi!

Yangxi!

Yangxi!

Caught you!

Don't worry, Lingyao is clever. He already led your mother-in-law away.

And you're still in the mood to joke around?

Those daughters are all formidable.

I barely got away!

It serves you right!

Why on earth are you divorcing your wife

and dragging us into this mess?

My mistake!

I intended to quietly send her back to her family.

Who knew it'd escalate so quickly?

Mr. Fan,

I fear the Li family won't let this go.

Please, go yourself

to pacify my mother. Tell her…

Tell her I'm at the scholarly assembly for a few days.

I owe you one. Please, go!

Do you think stirring a hornet's nest is a good idea?

You're fearless!

Well, he's gone now.

-Time to tell the truth. -What truth?

I thought you sent that fool away to talk to me.

It turns out I was overthinking it. I'm leaving.

Mr. Chai, I was wrong.

I sent him away

because…

I'm an informant!

I knew that Du fellow had ill intentions, so I planted by his side from the start.

The moment he made a wrong move, I was ready to report back to my lady.

Among all the Li family's sons-in-law,

they're all pretenders.

Only I am the real deal!

Don't believe me?

He's at the east end near Sweetwater Alley by Pan Restaurant.

Cousin is there too.

-My husband? -Kangning, you might not know this yet.

Cousin knows that man plans for divorce, but refused to let anyone tell you.

He's not just impartial, he's ready to uphold justice against his own family!

What a heartless man.

Kangning, you should skin him alive.

Enough, enough!

Stop talking so much.

Did Mr. Du say anything else?

No, no,

nothing else.

Then why did you come back?

Go find out more!

Quickly, go!

Fine, fine, I'm going.

Useless!

PAN RESTAURANT

Mr. Chai says he's a fool,

but I don't think so.

This act of playing dumb.

He's probably already sold both of us out.

Expected as much.

Well, I'm also a son-in-law of the Li family.

Aren't you afraid I'll sell you out too?

A man's knees, once they bend before a skirt,

there's no hope left for him.

You're known for your righteous

and chivalrous heart. I trust you completely.

Besides, so far,

you've only bent one knee.

There's still hope, still hope!

Stop teasing me.

Just say what you want.

Mr. Chai, you're truly perceptive.

I have another important matter to entrust to you.

Madam, blessings upon you.

I brought a maid from the Cao family

to the Du household's door,

only to be rudely turned away.

When I returned a second time,

they simply said Mr. Du wasn't home.

Hearing that you were here,

I came to pay my respects.

Shouhua. Madam is busy tending to the shop up front.

Before leaving, she specifically instructed me to guard the house well.

If she knew…

Don't worry, I'll handle it.

Go stand guard.

This person seems suspicious. Let's hear what she has to say.

I hired a kitchen maid through you,

and the money was paid in full.

You were generous.

Not a penny short on the deposit.

Since I paid the full amount,

why would you conspire to harm me?

I'm innocent! Truly innocent!

I've worked tirelessly all year round,

finding maids and renting homes for others,

just to barely make ends meet.

How could I dare offend Mr. Du's wife?

Stop playing both sides with me.

Speak the truth, and I may forgive you.

But if you dare fabricate excuses again,

I'll have you bound and sent to the authorities.

In court, under harsh interrogation, you'll have no chance to deny it.

Chunlai!

My lady, don't shout, don't shout!

My lady, it wasn't me conspiring with others against her.

It was her who was heartless, causing someone else to suffer.

What nonsense are you spouting?

What kind of person is he to beg me relentlessly?

He only asked me to deliver an old keepsake.

Seeing such a lovesick fool moved my pity.

She is an upright person.

When I see her, it's like seeing a fairy.

I adore and revere her.

How could I dare relay his words lightly?

Unexpectedly, the handkerchief ended up in Mr. Du's hands,

causing trouble for her.

So, it was an unintentional mistake.

I don't believe you. Bring him here to face me.

He regrets implicating her deeply.

If you agree to see him even once,

it'd be like giving him a new lease on life.

However, your mother is truly formidable, and she guards the household tightly.

My lady, if your heart is genuine, why not devise a way to meet him outside?

Clearly, he's a fully capable man, yet he skulks about like this,

forcing me, a secluded woman, to venture outside the curtains.

It's not love sickness she has.

More like he's broken his leg and lost his courage.

Better not to see him.

My lady, don't rush, don't rush!

Look, on the eighth of April,

all the temples hold the Buddha Bathing Festival.

The Li family will surely go to pay their respects.

On that day, find an excuse to stay home alone.

I'll secretly bring him in.

No one will know.

You two can talk inside, and I'll guard the door.

My lady, you shouldn't visit the shop these days.

You haven't seen it.

So many people are all coming to ask Mr. Du

for his calligraphy and paintings.

They bring gold and silver, flooding the shop with their requests.

It's making Lady Cui next door green with envy.

Thankfully, the matter of the divorce hasn't spread yet.

Mother.

Ms. Liu, lately, Shouhua has been uneasy.

I've prepared two pig hearts in the kitchen.

Go and cook them.

Shouhua, are you really not coming?

Come with us!

The fair outside Xiangguo Temple for the Buddha Bathing Festival

is lively and bustling!

Alright, alright. Shouhua has a headache.

Let her stay home and rest.

Fuhui, and Kangning are waiting at Pan Restaurant.

Don't miss the time.

Chunlai, take good care of Shouhua at home.

Yes.

Mother, take care.

Alright, we're off!

Sir, you're so muddled.

In front of me, you were as charming as a songbird,

speaking and singing beautifully.

Yet in front of my lady, you fall silent.

Go on and greet her properly!

My lady, I offer you my humble greetings.

Sir. I cannot accept such a greeting.

Don't blame her for being cold-hearted.

That handkerchief caused great trouble.

Who wouldn't be angry?

Pour some wine to apologize, and then you can talk slowly.

Mother, why leave so soon after reaching the temple gate?

Did you forget something?

I'll have someone fetch it.

No need for you to go personally.

Exactly!

The festival hasn't even started.

What's so urgent that you must leave before seeing the excitement?

Leshan!

My lady.

I just want to ask you.

We were strangers, with no enmity between us.

Why create trouble that led to my being divorced?

How can you say we were strangers? My lady, have you forgotten?

Years ago, I came to your door to ask your hand in marriage.

So, it really was you.

My lady has a good memory.

That year, I saw you swinging in the courtyard,

and I lost my heart and soul at once.

I begged my parents to propose on my behalf.

But we were a step too late.

The Wu family got there first.

That match was made,

but my feelings for you remained.

You haunted my dreams.

I thought it was our fate to part forever.

But then that Wu fellow turned out to have a short life.

Less than two years later, he left you behind.

At that time, my family faced a great upheaval,

and she had to observe mourning rites.

I dared not disturb you.

When I inquired again, the Li family had already moved to the capital.

After much hardship, I found my way to your door,

but you were already promised to someone else.

You're truly a devoted man.

Even so, you shouldn't have ruined my reputation.

I wasn't trying to harm you, my lady.

I was standing up for you.

That Du fellow, a poor beggar from a humble background,

relying on his smooth tongue to climb the social ladder,

is nothing but a petty man from the streets.

How is he worthy of you?

It is I who am unworthy of Mr. Du.

My lady, you only know part of the story.

Some top scholars who pass the imperial exams

rise to high-ranking positions.

Others remain minor officials for decades.

Do you know which one he is?

I fear your efforts and sacrifices will all be in vain.

I've married him.

Whatever happens is now up to fate.

My lady, you're being foolish.

As soon as you married him, he stayed at the scholarly assembly,

drinking, feasting, and composing poetry daily.

When has he ever thought of you?

It pains me to see you suffer. That's why I had the middleman test him.

If he truly cared for you,

he wouldn't neglect and despise his new bride,

letting you endure ridicule.

Nor would he doubt you over a few rumors and go so far as to divorce you.

He's not reliable.

And you are?

My lady, the Yan family is wealthy, and I am of noble lineage.

I've also passed the imperial exams.

In terms of talent and appearance, where do I fall short?

Moreover, my feelings for you are sincere. Heaven and Earth can attest to that.

My lady, please accept me.

Though what you've done was wrong,

I did it out of love.

Alright then, I'll forgive you a little, just for now.

It's enough if my lady is willing to pardon me.

Come, please drink this cup,

and let's put all past grievances behind us.

Not so fast.

I still have

one thing to clarify.

The handkerchief could've been faked, but what about the bracelet?

My lady, you wouldn't be trying to trick me, would you?

He's already set on divorcing me.

What reason do I have to deceive you?

You boast of your sincerity and affection, but it's all lies, isn't it?

My lady, this matter is not so difficult.

The items you usually favor are all listed at the jewelry shop.

Money can loosen any tongue.

When I saw that Du fellow move into the court

the day after his wedding,

I suspected there was discord between you.

So, I decided to test him.

That so-called brilliant Mr. Du

is nothing more than a gullible fool.

So, that's how it is.

My lady, please!

There's no use blaming you now.

He's determined to divorce me no matter what.

So, when will you come to marry me?

I can't stand this.

Fuhui, Kangning, and Qiongnu, the three of you, go capture him!

Mother, Shouhua isn't like that.

Don't embarrass her.

That's why I told you to see for yourself.

Hurry up.

If one of them got away,

that leaves you to answer for it.

Sit down.

What are you doing here?

My lady, he's inside now.

Did he really go in!

Chunlai, we're back!

Chunlai!

Chunlai, let us in!

It's me! Hurry and open the door!

Chunlai, open up! Let us in!

You two stay here.

-No one goes in or out. -Understood.

Chunlai, Chunlai!

What? You're already married? Then why come here and ruin lives?

That marriage was forced on me by my father.

I wasn't willing.

She's just someone to stay at home.

Once I'm assigned a post, I'll take you with me.

In faraway lands, you'll be my wife.

My lady!

Shameless!

He's determined to divorce you anyway.

Why not come with me instead?

It's better than enduring scorn from others.

You've always belonged to me. Where else could you run?

Slow down! Slow down!

My lady, you're pregnant. Please be careful.

-Kangning! -I'm fine.

-You're getting in the way. -Fuhui, I…

I…

My lady!

My lady!

If I'm unworthy, are you worthy then?

You're worse than a beast in human clothing!

Tie him up!

You can't do this!

I have scholarly honors!

And yet you know nothing of propriety, honor, and shame.

How dare you claim to be a scholar?

You've disgraced all learned men.

My lady!

It's too small here. Let's take him to the main hall for questioning.

Mr. Yan gave me five strings of coins

and promised a bigger reward once the task was done.

Greedy for money,

I agreed to deliver his message.

I shouldn't have helped someone seduce Mr. Du's wife.

But my lady's character is so upright.

Nothing could entice her.

When he couldn't have her,

he resorted to this vile scheme.

He spread baseless rumors

to incite Mr. Du to divorce her.

I warned him, doing such a heartless thing

would bring retribution.

He's truly ruthless.

And you're trying to wash your hands of it?

What's this?

Master Chai, have mercy!

He forced me! It was all him!

When you couldn't seduce Shouhua,

you resorted to drugging this wine in advance.

You planned to knock her unconscious

and carry her away in a sedan chair, vanishing without a trace.

Then, you'd spread the word

that Shouhua eloped with someone and vanished.

Mr. Du would be enraged but unable to make it public,

swallowing his anger in silence.

The Li family would be too ashamed

to investigate further.

-Is this true or not? -It's true! It's all true!

Master Chai, you're brilliant.

I deserve to die!

I couldn't recognize a true man!

You! You! You all!

It wasn't that we wanted to hide it from you.

We were afraid the news would leak, and the fish wouldn't take the bait.

If he'd really carried her off, it would've been hopeless.

You'd never see her again in this life.

So terrifying!

Pah. So malicious! We should expose him.

Let the whole city know his lies,

so no other women fall victim to him in the future.

And when did Mr. Du start suspecting me?

From our first meeting! You were overly eager and attentive.

We had barely met, yet you spoke deeply and personally.

That made me more suspicious.

And those nonsense stories of yours are full of holes.

If you truly loved her,

why didn't you openly propose for her hand and become a proper couple,

instead speaking of secret love?

Didn't you know you were harmful to her?

You speak up for justice in public but defy propriety in private.

Your words and actions contradict each other.

How am I supposed to trust you?

So, that day…

That day, you were all in the house?

The Li family has gone too far in pushing me.

This is intolerable!

Today, I will divorce my wife!

Cry, cry!

Go ahead and cry!

I should thank my wife for helping me complete the act with me,

so I could catch you, the mastermind, red-handed.

Shouhua, did you hear that?

This is the wonderful son-in-law you've chosen.

So calculating, he'll end up harming your daughter sooner or later.

Shouhua, did you hear that?

-Guards! -Shouhua!

Gag him!

Even now, he won't stop sowing discord.

Drag him out!

-Yes! -Madam!

-Mother. -Mother.

Alright, alright.

I heard everything outside.

Truly a good son-in-law.

What talent!

So, you've already caught the schemer?

Good. Catching him brings peace of mind.

Madam,

-we must also thank Mr. Chai this time. -Fuhui.

Another good son-in-law of mine.

Chunlai, tell Madam Liu to prepare a feast.

Let's celebrate properly.

Yes.

Don't celebrate too soon.

They haven't been sent to the authorities yet.

Of course, they'll be sent to the authorities,

but first, we need to consult you.

Why consult? They should be punished severely!

That's tricky.

The middleman should be

banished from the capital, never allowed to return.

As for that Yan fellow,

a severe beating as a small warning will suffice.

Such a scoundrel. Why not arrest him straight away? Instead, you let him off?

That's also Mother's opinion.

Bringing this to court would require full disclosure.

He holds scholarly honors, so detaining him wouldn't be proper.

If he denies everything,

we'd need witnesses to testify by law, and Shouhua would have to appear in court.

If Mr. Du's wife goes to court, it'll cause a huge scandal.

Would that benefit her?

And if that scoundrel spouts more nonsense,

it would be utterly disgraceful.

That would truly let him off lightly.

Don't worry! Big brother-in-law isn't easy to deal with.

He may seem like a frail scholar, but he's resourceful and composed.

Earlier, didn't he fool all of us?

We really thought he was going to divorce her!

Shouhua, are you unhappy?

You're talking nonsense again. Shouhua isn't unhappy.

Her husband is far cleverer than mine.

This afternoon, look at how ridiculous Fan Lianghan was!

You, you…

-But… -Haode!

Some seeds!

Leshan, it's late. Go check if the feast has ended.

Alright.

Fuhui, Fuhui!

Go quickly!

It looks like your husband got into a fight!

What?

Let's go!

Hey.

This isn't a spectacle for you to watch.

Go play elsewhere!

She's…

-Go play elsewhere! -I'm not eating.

Brother Fan, we agreed to form an alliance as sons-in-law.

Yet you turned around and reported us to your wife!

Weren't you the one who sold me and Brother Chai out?

You weren't afraid when you tattled. Now you're scared?

Fan Lianghan, come out!

I won't hit you. Just come out!

I won't! I'm not coming out!

Many men fear their wives,

but your level of fear is one of a kind.

What's wrong with fearing one's wife?

Fearing one's wife is a tradition of Chinese men, passed down for generations!

It's not fear.

It's respect and love.

Those who mock it, do they have beautiful, virtuous wives?

They're just jealous, petty people!

-My lady! My lady, save me! -Come out.

Get up.

-My lady! -What's wrong?

My lady, save me! Save me!

-What's going on? -They…

-He… -We were drinking with him,

and to avoid more drinks,

he crawled under the table.

-Yes, yes! -Just joking around.

-No! -Just joking!

I had a bit too much myself, feeling a little unsteady.

I'll sit down for a while.

Big brother-in-law, don't drink too much!

Shouhua has already had a fright today.

When you take her back, be sure to comfort her.

Yes, it's late.

We should head home.

The feast ends now.

Thank Fuhui for your concern.

Thank Kangning for the reminder.

Oh, the kidney dish!

My lychee kidney stir-fry is just off the stove,

and you're leaving already?

Mother, big brother-in-law should take Shouhua back early.

Alright! Hurry and fetch her.

-Alright, I'll go right away. -No need!

I'll go myself.

Have one last drink.

Dear.

Sir, there are no blankets in the carriage.

Don't fall asleep,

or should I help sober you up?

Am I not pressing hard enough?

Murdering your husband?

-Awake? -I'm awake, I'm awake!

My lady commands. I wouldn't dare stay asleep.

Why are you scheming behind my back?

You secretly helped Mr. Du catch the schemer.

Did you inform me beforehand?

My lady, how unfair!

The couple decided together to set a trap and catch the thief.

I helped out of kindness. How is that a crime?

If Shouhua had agreed to the plan, she would've proven her innocence.

If she hesitated, it would've confirmed her guilt.

What a clever move by Du Yangxi.

He pretended to target Yan Zimei, but in reality, he was testing Shouhua.

They've been married only a few days.

Not knowing each other before the wedding is normal.

A groom having doubts isn't surprising.

Besides, if not for Yan's villainy,

how would Shouhua's spotless reputation be revealed?

After this, he should have no doubts left.

And you, my lady,

don't be angry with him.

After all, couples like us, without suspicion and full of affection,

are rare indeed.

Stop the carriage!

My lady!

I'm not angry with him.

I'm angry with you!

You're loyal to Mr. Du. But I was so upset the whole time.

No, my lady, let me explain.

-Mr. Du. He-- -Get out!

-It was Shouhua! -Out, out, out!

-Get out quickly! -It's them.

My lady! My lady!

My lady!

My lady!

I was wrong, my lady!

What are you laughing at?

My lady, my lady!

My lady, I know I was wrong! My lady!

My lady, how heartless you are, leaving me stranded halfway!

My lady!

Subtitle translation by: Yuke Ran