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♫ The evening breeze kisses my brows ♫

♫ Allows a cloud to stay for me ♫

♫ After a long time, I still keep looking back ♫

♫ The sleepless universe accompanies me as I sleepwalk ♫

♫ How can we stay together in a mirage ♫

♫ A vast desert, with no oasis in sight ♫

♫ Time takes away the eternity I promised ♫

♫ Who can have your gentleness ♫

♫ Who still stays there ♫

♫ Finally, I silently endure but cannot be saved ♫

♫ The sorrow of the world turns into stars ♫

♫ Flowing over a few hills with the moonlight ♫

♫ I wish to follow behind you until we grow old ♫

♫ I will silently wait ♫

[Episode 23]

Why haven't you left yet?

Please wait.

I want to see your master.

Could you announce me, please?

Hold on a moment.

Qi Luo, are you all right?

I'm fine.

Qi Luo.

- My Lady. - What's wrong?

Sir, how is my sister?

Nothing serious. She caught a cold, affecting the pregnancy.

Resting for a few days will help.

Pregnancy?

Are you sure?

The pregnancy is two months along.

I'll prescribe some medicine.

Have her take it three times daily.

What's going on? Who is the father?

Wait until she wakes up, and let her tell you herself.

I'm seeing the physician out.

Qi Min is a man of few words.

We can't get anything out of him.

Qi Luo has been hiding this from us.

She likely didn't want us to be concerned.

Qi Min knows her better than anyone, but he doesn't know whether to keep covering for her.

Don't put him in a tough spot.

Two months pregnant.

She must've been through a lot.

What did you say?

Jun Qi Luo is unmarried, yet two months pregnant?

Lower your voice. Get out.

How could you ignore propriety and intrude?

Your sister is unvirtuous, and has done something disgraceful.

Propriety, you say?

If this gets out, it'll ruin my reputation, and the honor of the Zheng family.

Who are you calling unvirtuous? How dare you?

Shame on you.

I want to call it off.

Xiu Kun.

Do you think Qi Luo is ashamed?

Of course not.

Qi Luo has never lived for herself.

Although I don't know what happened, I think it's her silent rebellion.

It's as if she wants to live for herself once.

I will support whatever she decides.

But the Zheng family...

Qi Luo has done so much for our family.

How can I be selfish?

If they cancel the engagement, I won't make it hard for him.

You fools.

I've told you to keep an eye on Jun Qi Luo!

You losers.

You achieve nothing for a reason.

Send some men to teach that shop owner a lesson.

Make sure they rough him up so bad that he won't even recognize himself.

Since last night, many guards have surrounded the house.

Our people couldn't act all night.

Otherwise, how could we have let Miss Jun act so quickly?

Send more people to keep an eye on Pear Alley.

The moment Jun Qi Luo makes any move, report immediately!

- Yes. - Get lost!

Go.

Jun Qi Luo, I won't give you any chance.

[Savory Tavern]

Mr. Zheng, why the long face?

Miss Jun's a goner, but there are other women out there.

There's plenty of fish in the sea.

- Exactly. - Mr. Li, you're mistaken.

It's not about her.

What's troubling me is which lady I should pick next.

Impressive, Mr. Zheng.

Zheng Shu Ting.

My sister still cries for you.

Yet you're seeking new love.

- What? - I have no ties with your family.

Stay out of it.

Spending our money on drinks and studies, pretending to be from a noble family,

and yet you abandon her when she needs you the most.

- You're a fraud. - You...

- Mr. Zheng. - What a fraud!

- Stop! - What's going on?

What's this in broad daylight?

You...

They put up a fight.

Well done.

- Well done. - Indeed.

Serves him right.

He deserved it.

Someone like him can be a fraud?

- He deserves it. - I'm warning you.

The Juns gave you some dowry money to help your family.

If you're calling it off, return the money, or I'll report you to the officials.

How ridiculous.

Serves you right.

What a disgrace.

- Right. - I was drunk

and said some foolish things for pride.

I want to marry Xiu Kun.

I was upset and confused and didn't know how to react.

I'll go apologize tomorrow.

I don't know why Xiu Kun likes you.

Young Master, this is from the Yannan spies.

This is a portrait of Jun Fei Fan.

Jun Fei Fan?

The one in the portrait.

You scoundrel.

- Why are you following me? - No, I'm not.

Why are you following me?

I'm no scoundrel.

Didn't I just help you?

Moreover, do I look like a scoundrel?

Just admit it.

Your grin is creepy.

I'm warning you.

Keep following me, and I'll give you a problem.

Where is Young Master?

[Jun Mansion]

Miss Jiang Juan, the shop is rented.

I saw the owner sign it myself.

Great. Qi Luo's efforts paid off.

Come on.

Qi Luo.

You're awake.

I heard someone picked on you.

No one picked on me.

Qi Luo, the shop's signed.

Qi Min supervised the signing.

Qi Luo, you must've endured so much.

You knew about it?

The father...

It's a long story.

I'll find time to tell you.

What worries me now is the news of my pregnancy spreading.

It might affect your reputation.

That's why I didn't tell you earlier.

Qi Luo, don't worry.

Reputation doesn't matter.

Your health is more important.

♫ The evening breeze kisses my brows ♫

♫ Allows a cloud to stay for me ♫

♫ After a long time, I still keep looking back ♫

♫ The sleepless universe accompanies me as I sleepwalk ♫

♫ How can we stay together in a mirage ♫

♫ A vast desert, with no oasis in sight ♫

♫ Time takes away the eternity I promised ♫

♫ Who can have your gentleness ♫

♫ Who still stays there ♫

♫ Finally, I silently endure but cannot be saved ♫

♫ The sorrow of the world is carried away by the wind ♫

♫ My love turns into a small boat ♫

♫ Drifting in your eyes, showing endless longing ♫

♫ Passing through every night and day ♫

♫ The sorrow of the world turns into stars ♫

♫ Flowing over a few hills with the moonlight ♫

♫ I wish to follow behind you until we grow old ♫

♫ I will silently wait ♫

Qi Luo.

You're still alive.

You are not dead.

Why are you here?

I wanted to see where you lived.

I never thought I'd see you again.

Xuan Lie, I told you we shall never meet again.

Why didn't you tell me you were alive?

If I hadn't come to Yannan, were you keeping it from me forever?

You shouldn't have come.

Since you're married, you should be faithful to Zhao Min.

I didn't marry Zhao Min.

- Zhao Min and I had a plan... - It doesn't matter now.

The moment I jumped off that cliff, we were finished.

Your affairs are not my concern.

How can it not matter?

Do all the things happened between us mean nothing?

Xuan Lie, don't act like you're that important.

Qi Luo,

was this all your plan?

You made me watch you jump off the cliff, think you were dead, and live in pain ever since?

Yes.

Because only if I'm gone, can you truly let go.

Do you know how risky it was?

If you had failed, you'd be gone.

Then I accept my fate.

I'd rather die than have anything to do with you.

You'd rather die...

than be with me?

Xuan Lie, it's you again.

Are you her accomplice?

Who are you to question me?

She almost died in Beixuan because of you.

- Even the Jun's... - Qi Min, say no more to him.

Just ask him to leave.

Qi Luo, do you have nothing to say to me?

Leave Yannan.

We'll never meet again.

Xuan Lie, you heard her.

She has no ties with you anymore.

If you disturb us again, the King will know the Wolf Lord sneaks into Yannan,

and there's no real peace talk.

All right.

As you wish.

My Lady.

I know what you want to say.

Don't worry.

His presence won't change anything.

I'm not worried about Xuan Lie, but the safety of the whole Jun family.

You know the King suspects your loyalty.

If he finds out the Wolf Lord snuck here to meet with you,

even if one person spills, it will confirm the Jun family's treason.

And the Master is still in his hands.

Tomorrow, I will tell my sisters about our upcoming marriage.

Let them start the preparations.

It's only if we get married that Xuan Lie's arrival won't bring danger to the Jun family.

How is that possible?

You said Miss Jun is alive?

Is she doing well? She fell from such a high cliff. Is she injured?

She's perfectly fine.

That's wonderful news.

Young Master, you came to Yannan missing Miss Jun, and now she's safe and sound.

You can stay in Yannan and reunite with her, right?

Who says I want to stay?

- You... - Since she'd rather die than stay,

let her have her wish.

Leave for Beixuan tomorrow.

No.

We've been traveling for so long.

Are we returning tomorrow?

[Intoxicated Pavilion]

Oh, no. Miss Jun surely hasn't forgiven him.

Young Master.

What?

You're marrying Qi Min?

Qi Min is quite nice.

If I must marry, he's the best choice.

Qi Luo is right.

Qi Min grew up in our family.

He's loyal to Qi Luo.

Father is also very pleased with him.

Besides, Qi Luo is now expecting.

If she marries Qi Min, it will silence all the gossip.

Let's see who dares to speak ill.

I'd be the first to teach them a lesson.

But, Qi Luo, why did you suddenly decide to marry?

It's okay, Qi Luo.

I'll support you in whatever you do.

When is the wedding set?

I want to make you the finest wedding attire in the Royal Capital.

We just rented a shop now, still short on money for stock.

I'll reach out to previous partners, and discuss it further.

Once everything's settled, we can marry.

Without your Jun Fei Fan alias, and with our cousin causing trouble, will they agree?

Rest assured.

Jun Fei Fan supported the family business, and Jun Qi Luo can do the same now.

I'll reclaim everything we lost one by one.

Miss Qi Luo.

Mr. Zheng's here.

He came to apologize to Miss Xiu Kun.

Xiu Kun is likely to forgive Zheng Shu Ting.

I wonder what Xiu Kun sees in him.

Yesterday, he was boasting to his rowdy friends,

saying he was troubled about which lady to pick next.

So I gave him a lesson.

Qi Luo, do you think Xiu Kun will be happy marrying him?

It's Xiu Kun's marriage.

Let's let her decide for herself.

We'll wait and see.

Xiu Kun, I passed by Fragrant Delights today, and bought your favorite pastries.

Aren't you calling it off?

Why bother?

Xiu Kun, I spoke in anger that day.

Please don't take it to heart.

We're well-matched in affection.

How could I cancel it?

You know my family values education and reputation.

When I heard your sister was expecting, I was in a panic and spoke without thinking.

After reflecting on it, I realized you are different from your sisters.

You're gentle and understanding.

I shouldn't blame you for her matter.

Qi Luo has given the most for our family.

- You can't bad-mouth her. - All right. I won't.

Please don't be mad at me.

Young Master, we must leave the city soon.

Since we're returning to Beixuan, we need to hurry.

The two states are negotiating now.

If our identity is discovered, we'll be in trouble.

- Have a look. - All right.

Makeup. Take a look. [Makeup]

I'll wrap it for you.

Young Master, if you don't want to leave, we can stay a few more days.

I'll get some specialties for He Ji Yao.

Does He Ji Yao use this?

Oiled paper umbrella. [Makeup]

Candied hawthorns.

For Qing Kou.

That's right, Princess Qing Kou.

Yes.

Young Master. Is that Miss Jun?

Should we follow her?

[Graceful Jewel]

Landscape painting.

Go if you want to.

Go.

So obstinate.

Manager Wang.

You are...

I'm Jun Fei Fan's sister, Jun Qi Luo.

I've heard Miss Jun has returned.

What brings you here, Miss Qi Luo?

Do you have time now?

Let's have a chat.

Yes, feel free to speak.

I'm here to propose a business opportunity.

You might've already heard we're restarting the textile business.

We've rented a new shop by the street.

The Palace will select fabrics soon, and we've created new fabrics for it.

We'll surely secure that order.

Miss Qi Luo, Fei Fan was nice to me when he was alive.

I remember it well.

You are his sister.

If it's something else, I'll certainly help.

But for collaboration, I think I'll pass.

I understand. Jun Yu Jue has informed you, right?

Since you already know, I'll be straightforward.

Jun family has the top business in Yannan.

Who would risk angering them for you?

I think you'd better just give up.

Don't pick fights you can't win.

Manager Wang, if you don't try, how do you know who is stronger?

These jewels of yours, are they from Jinxiu Jewelry Store?

Was the price fair?

The quality was decent, right?

Without Fei Fan's help, my shop would've closed.

Since Jun Yu Jue took over, prices have been raised a lot.

The quality is off too.

Since Jun Yu Jue took charge, prices have gone up.

I own a small business and wouldn't dare offend him.

Look, recently, I signed an order of white jade with Mr. Shi from Aolong Fort.

If you're interested, I could transfer it to you.

Seriously?

Such good things are for insiders only.

So, I need you to be my partner.

How can I know if you're telling the truth?

Fine texture, glossy and smooth.

It's the white jade from Aolong Fort.

[Contract]

It truly is a white jade contract.

So?

- But... - No more buts.

I've drafted our contract.

If you sign, all the white jade will be yours.

Pay 200 strings of coins, you'll get 20% of the future profits.

- I... - Don't worry.

Working with me will surely bring you profit.

All right.

Young Master, Jun's business is taken by someone named Jue.

Miss Jun is raising money to open a new shop.

Go check on Jun's first branch.

Are we returning today?

No, we're not.

I'm on it.

[Jun]

How grand!

Sir, may I help you?

Let me show you around.

Where's your manager Jun Fei Fan?

You're not a local, right?

How can you tell?

Jun Fei Fan died while trading in the Uncontrollable.

The whole Royal Capital knows.

Look.

I, Jun Yu Jue, am now the Jun Manager.

Jun Yu Jue.

So, you're the scoundrel.

Have you heard of me?

No, I haven't.

But I know what you've done to Miss Jun.

Who are you? What's your business here?

Doesn't matter who I am.

You picked on Miss Jun.

I'm going to teach you a lesson to let you know who you can't mess with.

Let go, or I'll...

What happened here?

It hurts.

Stop yelling.

Listen up.

Stay away from Miss Jun.

Return this shop to her.

Or I'll beat you up every day.

It's him.

- Get up. - Not me.

- Move. - What are you doing?

- Young Master. - Easy. My wrist.

- Go get him. - Officers, take him.

- We got him. - Teach him a lesson.

- Move. - Don't take me.

- Get lost. - Wait.

- Let go! - Get lost!

[Intoxicated Pavilion

Why are you here?

I meant not to disturb you.

But Luo Qi was arrested by the authorities.

Then go to the authorities.

Why come here?

I hold a unique position.

Could you bail him out?

Qi Luo, did Manager Wang agree to cooperate?

I knew you'd succeed.

This is...

A stranger.

Qi Luo, shall we purchase looms and silk tomorrow?

We're a bit short on funds.

I'll find a way.

Hire a few more workers.

We'll need more hands.

By the way, help me bail someone out.

Who is it?

His name is Luo Qi.

Find out his offense.

Pay whatever it takes to free him.

Luo Qi? Is he a friend of yours?

No. But he once helped me.

He is a nice person.

Rest assured. I will handle this matter properly.

Greetings, Your Majesty.

No need to rise.

Thank you.

Since Jun Qi Luo has improved the Three-Arrow Crossbow, I should pardon the Jun family.

But she has been in Beixuan for long, making me concerned.

Qi Luo went to find the black iron crystal with no other intentions.

Please understand.

I know this well.

I trust her.

I just feel that she's of marriageable age, yet still wandering.

You're not a very responsible father.

Indeed.

Well, I decided to betroth her to the Jun's guard, Shao Qi Min.

They grew up knowing each other and are quite familiar.

They'd make a nice couple, right?

Once married, she'll stay in the Royal Capital, and won't think about leaving.

What do you say?

Thank you for your grace.

They have been close since childhood.

I also wish to see them married.

This way, it fulfills one of my wishes.

Very well.

Their wedding day is approaching.

I won't keep you in the palace.

Thank you.

Farewell, Your Majesty.

He's the one you're looking for.

It's him?

May I ask what his crime is?

His crime isn't severe, but it's not trivial.

- He hit the manager of Brocade Embroidery. - Jun Yu Jue?

He did something good for once.

But you were so blind to mess with me.

So let's see you suffer a bit.

He's been flogged 30 times.

If you want to bail him out, sign and take him away.

Sir, I'll give you another hundred coins.

Can you keep him for another three days?

The Royal Capital is not lawless.

If everyone follows his conduct, wouldn't that trouble the patrolling officers?

The prison won't be big enough.

Better charge him with disturbing peace, and detain him for three days.

Uh...

For the cell.

You have a point.

I'll inform the jailer.

Make sure Luo Qi doesn't hear of this.

Understood.

Why are you laughing?

Truly a hothead, aren't you?

Haven't you learned from my lesson?

Yet you dare to fight again.

I did it all for Miss Jun.

I heard from Qi Luo that you helped her.

How did you meet?

It's a long story.

But if I'm not mistaken, you're Jun Jiang Juan, right?

Did Miss Jun send you to bail me out?

Indeed.

Rest assured. I've got it all sorted for you.

Just stay here for three days, then you're free.

I... I've taken the punishment. Why three more days?

Assault is a serious crime.

If I...

If I hadn't bribed them, you'd be facing execution and exile.

Instead of thanking me, you complain.

My kindness was wasted.

In Yannan, is it that strict even if I cause no harm?

I must be really lucky to meet someone as kind as you.

The food here is poor, so I brought you some compote.

See if you like it.

What are your plans once you're out?

Can you read?

It's fine if you can't.

You can do manual labor, right?

I can. I'm strong.

I can do hard work. I can read. I love reading novels.

Novels?

I love novels too.

If you have nowhere to go, why not come to my place?

We can read together.

So...

- Miss, you mean... - My family is short-staffed.

If you work for us, I promise no discrimination.

We'll pay 10 coins monthly.

Young Master appears indifferent, but he surely wants to win her back.

If I can get into the Jun family, I'll keep him informed.

That's extra credit.

You mean he knows Jun Qi Luo?

He kept saying he wanted to teach me a lesson for Miss Jun.

Who else could Miss Jun be but Jun Qi Luo?

She's not Jun Fei Fan anymore.

Why so arrogant? She's a shrew!

Watch it.

Do you want all of Yannan to know that Jun Qi Luo is Jun Fei Fan?

- But I was... - Master.

Master.

Jun Qi Luo has convinced several managers to join her in business.

What?

Leave now.

Yes.

It seems Jun Qi Luo is a tough opponent.

It's just a small shop.

Compared to ours, it's nothing.

Yu Jue, don't forget she once made our shops into the top business in Yannan.

Father, you're overthinking.

See for yourself.

Do you see? Now the entire Royal Capital belongs to the Jun family.

Moreover, I've told all the managers that no one is allowed to do business with Jun Qi Luo.

Even if she opens a shop, how can she run it without orders?

You're such a visionary.

Just one incense stick of time.

Miss Jiang Juan is so kind and beautiful.

Yet I use her kindness to enter the Jun family.

Once I'm there, I'll work diligently.

I won't let her down.

Young Master.

I knew you'd come to save me.

Enough.

Are you hurt?

I'm fine now.

By the way, what did you say about Miss Jiang Juan?

Miss Jun sent her to bail me out.

She said being in prison would give me a record.

It's hard to get a job in Yannan.

But she didn't mind me, and asked me to work for the Juns.

She said 10 coins a month with food and board.

She cares about me after all.

You agreed?

Of course.

You've been so down because of Miss Jun.

If I can get into the Jun family, I'll keep you informed.

Wouldn't that help you and Miss Jun reconcile sooner?

I didn't say that.

All right. Seeing you're safe, I'm relieved.

However, it seems we'll stay longer in Yannan.

Reflect well here until Miss Jiang Juan takes you back.

Young Master.

I'll keep you informed.

[Jun Mansion]

What happened to Jun's first branch?

Quite tragic.

Mr. Jun injured his leg recently.

The whole family was imprisoned, and sentenced to death by the King.

Their property was taken by the second branch.

But somehow, the eldest daughter has returned.

The other two daughters have also resurfaced.

They are planning to open a shop.

But the second branch makes things difficult.

It won't be easy for them to run a business.

Qi Luo, I heard a Xixiang merchant will order 150,000 bolts of silk.

Where did you get that?

It's spreading all over.

All the managers in the business are discussing it.

Our shop is just starting out.

If we can secure this order, we'll quickly establish it here.

But our shop is quite small, even if we can get the order, we can't fulfill it.

Moreover, our cousin will surely covet this order.

We have no advantage.

[Prospering Righteously]

For such a big order, who else can handle it besides us in the Royal Capital?

Yu Jue, if we can land this order, we're set for the next six months.

Our capability speaks for itself.

We're just too good.

We can't stay humble.

He's said to see no guests. [Grand Chancellor's Mansion]

In two days, all merchants will go to the Savory Tavern with offers.

Keep an eye on it.

Make sure to secure this deal.

Chancellor, our biggest rival now is the Jun family.

But without Jun Fei Fan, Jun Yu Jue is definitely not a threat.

When will you acquire the Juns' business?

Everything is ready.

Just wait for the final push.

My Lady, we won the bid.

The Xixiang caravan wants to meet here for talks.

[Achieve Excellence]

Xuan Lie?

What brings you here?

To talk business.

The merchant ordering 150,000 bolts of silk was you?

You're the...

Were you pretending to be a merchant intentionally?

Do you think it was for you?

If that's not the case, are you really ordering 150,000 bolts?

Our textile isn't as developed as yours.

Since I'm here, I can't return empty-handed.

Even if I was helping you because you're in a tough spot,

you wouldn't appreciate it anyway.

Among the three quotes, yours is the lowest.

That's why I consider working with you.

- If you don't want this order, then I will... - Whatever your aim is,

I really need this order.

To work with you, I need to know your requirements.

No requirements.

I trust you.

Chancellor, Jun Qi Luo got the order anyway.

Her small shop dared to take such a big order?

I thought we had it, undercutting Jun Yu Jue by 10 coins.

Didn't expect Jun Qi Luo to compete too.

Her price might be even lower than ours.

That's peculiar.

When placing such a big order, one should investigate the background of all the bidders.

But why Jun Qi Luo?

Investigate that bidding inviter.

Yes.

My Lord, Jun Yu Jue is here.

Chancellor!

My Lord!

It's so unfair!

Jun Qi Luo goes too far.

I'm generous enough to let her open a shop.

But she got that big order, snatching it from me.

Enough.

Dealing with Jun Qi Luo is a piece of cake.

Jun Yu Jue, if the Chancellor helped you, how will you repay him?

Chancellor, you name it.

As long as I can do it, I'll do it without hesitation.

I want 20% of your profit.

Jun Yu Jue, you achieve nothing for a reason.

Why does that sound so familiar?

Fine.

Twenty percent profit it is.

I'll give it to you.

But on one condition, you must get rid of Jun Qi Luo for me.

I don't want to see her again.

It's you?

You pretend to be a merchant.

My Lady, don't trust him.

Shao Qi Min, I just signed a contract with Qi Luo.

We'll be working together now.

Not now.

Just now, Jiang Juan said Xiu Kun has prepared the wedding attire,

waiting for my lady to try it on.

♫ When I decide to hold you in my arms ♫

♫ I bury all past matters deep inside ♫

♫ When you decided to turn around ♫

♫ Everything would be clear to us ♫

♫ Then the green, piece by piece ♫

♫ Becomes a shadow in my heart ♫

♫ Covering my scarred past ♫

♫ Filling my once-empty heart ♫

♫ I want the green, piece by piece ♫

♫ To fall in my heart and turn into a star ♫

♫ Piecing together the Big Dipper to guard you ♫

♫ Illuminating the way home ♫

♫ Then the green, piece by piece ♫

♫ Becomes a shadow in my heart ♫

♫ Covering my scarred past ♫

♫ Filling my once-empty heart ♫

♫ Then the green, piece by piece ♫

♫ Will blooming brightly at the borders ♫

♫ The melody from nearby ♫

♫ Allows you to camp in my heart ♫

♫ Allows you ♫

♫ To camp in my heart ♫