Original subtitles

[English subtitles are available]

[Debit Queen]

[Episode 10]

-Stop! -Stop!

Don't move!

Well. Young Master.

I didn't see anything.

Go on.

Don't look.

I...

Well. You jumped at me.

Don't blame me.

I...

You bumped into me yourself.

-Well... -Well...

You go first.

Well...

Don't worry.

Let's pretend

nothing happened.

Nothing...

Happened?

Or

consider it

a close contact between brothers.

Are you and your brother

are so casual?

This happened because of you.

Right.

I...

Then

consider it as an accident.

Brother.

Good night.

An accident?

Yes.

An accident.

Young Master.

I brought Chen Yun and Chen Bin

back to the study.

Xu Zilu is so scary.

Luckily, I ran fast.

He changed his attitude in the blink of an eye.

What's wrong with me lately?

Did I drink too much tea?

I won't drink it.

I'll rest early.

I'll give you

one last chance.

If you tell me the truth,

I'll let you go.

What's so bright?

Congratulations.

You triggered the rich golden coffin.

All the treasures inside...

Are all mine?

You can only choose one.

So stingy.

I'll close it if you think it's too little.

Don't.

One will do.

It's really gold.

I'm rich!

Have you kissed enough?

Where is my pig?

It was a dream.

Old Madam, have some tea.

There's a mole in the house.

I'm not in the mood to drink tea.

Mother.

How did it go?

We just caught Chen Yun and Chen Bin.

They admitted that they colluded with each other

and planned to steal high-quality fragrance

from the warehouse to sell it on the black market.

How dare they

do such a thing?

They said

they had no choice.

Their mother is seriously sick.

Even if they had no choice,

they couldn't do

such a sneaky thing.

Besides, they could have

told us the truth.

Our Xu family

wouldn't ignore it.

These two servants

are really...

They have betrayed your Third Uncle's

years of nurturing and support.

At the same time,

they have also let down

our care and support.

Yes.

Is it true that

this matter was the work of those two?

Yes.

Just the two of them.

That's fine.

Young Master.

Someone reported

that Miss Ping'er

was taken away by the government to be questioned.

It seems to be related to some case.

Don't worry.

Recently,

I’ve been investigating a case.

Miss Ping'er is not a local.

It's just a routine. She's here for questioning.

If there's nothing else,

I'll send her back tomorrow.

Lord Wang, are you lying to me?

Why does it take so long to question her?

After that,

we have to check it.

Don't worry. It's not a big deal.

After we figure it out,

I'll send someone

to send Miss Ping'er back.

Is that okay?

Since Lord Wang said so,

she should be fine.

Let's go back and wait.

Okay.

Lord Wang,

you have to prepare more food

for Ping'er.

She has a big appetite.

She'll have enough food.

I promise I won't starve her.

The soup is delicious today.

Se.

You love fish, right?

Look, these small fish

are fried to a perfect and look so good.

Here, Se, have some.

Thank you, Mother.

Se,

I have something to ask you.

Is there a maid

called Ping'er in your room?

Did she commit

a case?

As soon as the authorities stepped in,

they took her away from our house.

Well...

It's not good to spread out.

Mother, don't worry.

Ping'er is like that.

What could happen?

I'm worried about you.

You can't judge a book by its cover.

The most unpredictable thing

is human mind.

Understand?

Mother, don't worry.

It's not a big deal.

The government just wants to talk to her.

She'll be back in two days.

Not a big deal?

Then that's good.

So many people

are watching

our Xu family.

We have to guard against them.

Mother, you are right.

Lord Wang.

Lord Wang.

When can I

pick Ping'er up?

It’s hard to say.

Why?

Your maid

is extraordinary.

I interrogated her for so long,

but she didn't tell me the truth.

Now,

she is the most suspicious.

Ping'er is timid.

She must be too nervous.

She's usually afraid of a cockroach.

How could she

kill someone?

She's still timid?

She made up

lots of stories.

They're more interesting than the novelists'.

I think

she's just bold.

To be honest,

the Ministry of Justice gave me seven days.

It's almost time.

If she doesn't tell the truth,

I’ll have to send her

to Furong City.

No.

Lord Wang.

You don't have

the evidence of Ping'er's murder.

How can you easily condemn her?

I don't want to.

Then she should tell me the truth.

How about this?

Look.

Ping'er and I are the closest.

Could you make an exception

and let me see her?

Maybe I can find out something.

Look.

You said that this concerned the important officials of the court.

The Ministry of Justice

must value it very much.

If I can get something out,

it'll be good for you, right?

Fine.

You should come out quickly.

Thank you, Lord Wang.

Ping'er.

Ping'er, wake up.

Ping'er?

Se?

I miss you so much.

It's okay.

You're in jail too?

What are you talking about?

Are you okay?

Did they starve you?

They only gave me cornmeal buns

to eat for every meal.

-I’m starving. -This Magistrate Wang.

He told me to let you eat well.

Se.

When can I get out?

Ping'er.

You have to tell me the truth now.

When I first came in,

the officer told me

if you don't tell the truth,

you'll be imprisoned in the Ministry of Justice.

Trust me.

I didn't kill anyone.

I trust you.

But why didn't you

tell us

who you are?

Ping'er.

This is really

your last chance.

Don't you

trust me?

I trust you.

Let me tell you.

I am actually

the granddaughter of the Minister of the Bureau of Astrology.

What bureau?

It doesn’t matter.

I ran away from a marriage

arranged in Furong City.

I didn't tell you

because

if I told you,

I'll be hunted down.

Please keep it a secret.

Trust me.

I really didn't kill anyone.

I trust you.

I don't care

who your grandfather is.

Anyway, I believe you won't kill anyone.

How about this?

I'll go out and think of a way.

Wait for me.

I'll wait for you.

All right.

Young Madam Xu.

How did it go?

She didn't say anything.

But I believe

she is innocent.

I want to believe it too.

But even you

can't find out about her background.

There's nothing I can do.

Lord Wang.

May I request that

you continue to investigate the true culprit

until concrete evidence

is found proving

that Ping'er is the murderer?

I think,

Lord Wang,

you don't want to wrong a good person, do you?

Of course.

The government will do

what the government should do.

See Young Madam Xu off.

Young Madam Xu, this way, please.

Father.

You're finally back.

If you don't come back,

my mother will go to the government to take you back.

Your mother is messing around.

I'm a governor.

I was busy all day.

I wasn't out to play.

What could you do all night?

Not to mention my mother.

I don't believe it.

You brat.

How dare you!

You know what?

I've never met

such a difficult suspect.

We've investigated her for about 15 hours.

Stay away from

the Xu family for now.

Father.

What's wrong with the Xu family?

Maybe

there's really a murderer in their house.

A murderer?

It’s confidential. Don’t ask.

Then...

Will something happen to the Xu family?

It's hard to say.

Now I think

having a useless son like you

is nothing bad.

At least,

you won't cause so much trouble

to torture me.

Ever since Xu Zilu

married his wife,

trouble has never ceased.

Some time ago,

his wife was kidnapped by bandits.

Now,

his wife's maid killed someone.

Well...

Maid?

You mean Ping'er?

What should I do?

Bribe them?

But I don't have money.

Ling Se.

You haven't eaten anything all night.

Try it.

Ping'er is alone in the prison.

I wonder if she has anything to eat

or if anyone is bullying her.

Don't worry.

Ping'er is a member of the Xu family now.

Besides, the truth hasn't been found out yet.

They won't bully her.

I had promised her before

that as long as there was food for me,

there would be food for her as well.

But she's all alone in the prison

and has no one to rely on.

I can do nothing.

Do you really believe

Ping'er won't kill anyone?

After all, she's hiding so much.

There must be a secret.

She has her reasons

for not wanting to tell me right now.

But as her friend, I trust her.

How did you

meet?

That day, I was

at my stall on Sweetwater Street…

Zongzi for sale!

Freshly made, fragrant zongzi.

Come take a look!

Boss.

I'll have a bowl of wontons.

Miss, would you like some zongzi?

No need to pay. It's a gift for you.

Here you go.

Thank you.

Here you are.

Thank you.

Thank you. Miss.

You don’t have enough for yourself

and you’re giving it to others?

I just thought she might be hungrier than I am.

I haven’t thanked you properly yet.

The zongzi you made

is the best I’ve ever had.

Of course.

Don’t you know who I am?

You’re such a grown-up person.

How come you don’t even know

how to peel a zongzi?

I wonder what you’ve been

eating to grow up.

Thank you.

What's your name?

My name is...

My name is Ping'er.

Ping'er.

Where are you from?

You're dressed well.

What happened?

Did something happen to your family?

There’s nothing wrong with my family.

I'm a maid.

I was

driven out by my master and madam

in Furong City.

I’ve been escaping all the way here.

I brought some wages with me.

But I gave them all

to people who were even more pitiful

than me along the way.

It must have been hard

for you on the road.

There are so many people

in this world who are pitiful.

It’s hard to take care of everyone.

You should take care of yourself first

before you can take care of others.

You probably

don’t have a place to stay now, right?

Why don’t you come with me?

Although the conditions

at my place aren’t great,

at least

if I have a bite to eat,

you will too.

Let's go.

When I was at the Ling mansion,

even the servants treated me

poorly.

But since Ping'er arrived,

I finally felt like

I had family again.

I felt cared for

and looked after.

So

no matter what,

I can’t let anything happen to Ping'er.

I understand.

The authorities are still hunting for the murderer.

Let’s wait for now.

When the murderer is caught,

Ping’er can come back

even if she doesn’t say anything.

Don't worry.

I'll help.

Thank you.

Xu Zilu.

Ping'er.

Ping'er.

Wang?

Why are you here?

Ping'er.

I brought you delicious food.

I know you haven't been eating well in prison,

so I specially went to Yuerong Restaurant

buy your favorite food.

This is what you like.

Wang.

You’re so kind.

Thank you.

Eat while it’s still warm.

Thank you, Wang.

You’re always thinking about me

and even bringing me good food.

Wang.

Don’t you have anything

you want to ask me?

No.

How could you possibly

be a murderer?

I think my father has just become senile.

I will find a way

to get you out.

Just hold on a little longer.

When you’re out,

I’ll take you to eat even better food.

Ping'er.

This dish is made by me.

Really?

I’ve failed many times.

This is the only time I succeeded.

Eat more.

Then I’ll eat more.

Ping'er.

You look so thin from hunger.

I don’t think I’m thinner.

Young Master?

Young Master.

How did you get in?

I came to visit a friend. Any problem?

Young Master.

You can't go in here.

If the Master finds out, I’ll be in trouble.

I know.

-You go out first. -Young Master.

Hurry.

Ping'er.

I will definitely get you out.

I’ll be waiting for you.

Okay.

Young Master, hurry and leave.

Ping'er.

-Young Master, let’s go. -I will definitely get you out.

Okay.

Ping'er.

I’ll be waiting for you.

Okay.

[Xu Mansion]

Greetings, Mother.

By the way,

it's been a whole day already.

Why hasn't that maid

from Se's room been released yet?

I’ve already sent someone to inquire about it.

If there’s no news, it means there’s nothing to worry about.

Old Madam, there’s bad news.

Just now, both Mrs. Fan and Mrs. Qin

sent messages

saying they won’t come to the Xu Mansion for the card game.

They both

have something going on?

No.

It’s because of the rumor outside.

What’s the rumor?

They say the Xu family is harboring a criminal,

and the criminal

has even killed a high-ranking official from Furong City.

In short,

those two madams probably

don’t want to be associated with our Xu family.

Didn't you two say

Ping'er was just called in

for questioning?

How did it get so serious?

I’m not sure either.

But I believe Ping'er

is innocent.

Se, I believe you too.

But the authorities

have their reasons for holding her.

Mother.

Please don’t worry.

The rumors outside are unfounded

and lack solid evidence.

Rumors can be devastating.

This matter affects

the Xu family's reputation built over a century.

Besides,

you have a three-month agreement

with Mr. Tao.

I know you’re confident,

but we can’t afford such problems.

I understand.

I won’t stand by idly.

I will definitely resolve this issue.

Oh my.

Ling Se,

what Mother said

was from

the Xu family’s perspective.

Don’t take it to heart.

I don't understand

why no one is willing

to believe Ping'er.

What others think doesn’t matter.

Right now, we need to work hard to prove

Ping'er’s innocence.

Young Master!

Young Master!

Young Master, bad news!

You'd better go back to the shop and take a look.

What happened now?

Since this morning when we opened the store,

all the customers have been coming to cancel their orders.

They say our Xu family has a murderer,

and the things we sell are unlucky.

Mr. Qiu,

and Mr. Li from the money house,

and Mr. Wang from the manor,

all said they want to

cancel their cooperation with us.

Manager Wan

is so anxious he has fainted.

I will update you on Ping'er's situation.

Let's go.

Oh no.

Have I caused him

trouble again?

This situation is serious.

What should we do?

Mr. Xu.

You're finally here.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

My goodness.

Mr. Xu, you are finally here.

Do you know how high

my costs are for a single voyage?

Your goods

were sent out and then returned.

My losses are huge.

No more talking.

Just sign this contract termination letter.

From the next quarter,

I won’t invest any more money.

Considering our years

of friendship,

I won’t ask for more.

The compensation rate will be 20%.

It’s all in the contract

we signed before.

Gentlemen. Calm down.

I understand

this matter is exceptional.

You three are reasonable people.

This case

is a confidential government matter.

The truth won’t be revealed

until the investigation is complete.

What’s spreading in the city

is just a rumor.

Surely you can

tell the difference.

That’s true.

But our business

has been affected.

We need an explanation.

Yes.

Yes.

I'm also a businessman.

How could I

see your business get affected?

Tomorrow

I will visit Magistrate Wang

and have him post a public notice in the city

asking people not to trust the rumors.

Once the rumors die down,

business will naturally improve.

In a few days,

when Magistrate Wang catches the real culprit,

this matter will be resolved.

Gentlemen,

you have cooperated with the Xu family for many years

and weathered many storms.

Haven’t they all been resolved one by one?

If this issue causes you

to end your cooperation with the Xu family,

wouldn’t it be too unfortunate?

That’s true.

Yes, that makes sense.

How about this?

We

won’t cancel the orders for now.

But

if this issue

isn’t resolved as you said

and continues to fester,

then compensation

must be according to our demands.

Look.

What do you two

think?

Alright.

Just like that.

That’s the best arrangement.

-Agreed. -Fine.

Mr. Xu,

don’t back out at the end.

Okay.

I won't go back on my word.

[Xu's Perfume Shop]

Manager Liu.

Don't be too anxious.

These sachets

are just some stock.

If they don't sell,

it won’t be a huge loss.

Young Master,

I'm worried

about the reputation of Xu’s.

It’s not easy to build up this business,

and it can be destroyed overnight.

The competition with the Tao family

is almost halfway through.

I am indeed an incapable manager.

Manager Liu.

Don’t say such things.

This matter

has nothing to do with you.

These baseless rumors

will pass.

Rest assured, I won’t let these

ill-intentioned people succeed.

Who has ill intentions?

Young Madam.

Why are you here?

I noticed you hadn’t come back,

so I came to see if there’s anything

I can help with.

Father-in-law?

What should we do now?

Aren’t you going to do anything about it?

This matter has caused quite a stir.

We can't sell a single sachet.

What should we do?

Why are you here?

Do you still have the face to stand here?

If you hadn't brought that troublemaker

into our home,

my business

wouldn’t be dragged down by that murderer.

Quickly

cut ties with Ping’er.

No way.

I won’t give up on Ping'er.

You know nothing.

Shielding a criminal

is punishable by death.

Ping'er did not commit murder.

You...

Well.

She's just a maid.

Can she be more important

than my business?

Exactly.

To you,

as long as there's profit,

anyone can be abandoned, right?

Father-in-law,

please calm down.

Ling Se.

What Father-in-law said

is not entirely unreasonable.

Detaching Ping'er

from the Xu family

could indeed solve the problem.

He doesn’t want

the situation to worsen.

It’s not that he wants to abandon Ping'er.

Not unreasonable?

You think he's right?

Detaching Ping'er

from the Xu family

could indeed solve the problem.

You actually agree with him?

Ling Se.

We’re discussing business.

You have to understand

that business is business

and feelings are feelings.

So, you can disregard feelings

just for the sake of making money, right?

That’s not what I mean.

-I... -Xu Zilu.

That’s exactly what you mean.

Fine.

If you want to

cut ties with Ping’er,

you might as well

cut ties with me directly.

Ling Se.

This woman is short-sighted.

Zilu.

Hurry up and get that maid

out of your mansion.

This can’t

go on like this.

Father-in-law.

I have my own ways

to handle business.

Ping'er is part of the Xu family.

You don’t need to worry about it.

Xu Zilu, you’re a big fool.

Given how handsome

Young Master Xu is,

you should forgive him.

No.

You don’t know.

He asked me

to cut ties with Ping'er today.

I used to think

he was somewhat

different from other men.

But today, he and my father

conspired together.

That’s called colluding.

I told you to read more books.

Why are you here? To watch me suffer?

I came to spend. What’s it to you?

I don't care.

You don’t know

how cold-hearted

Xu Zilu is.

He’s just like my father

who is willing to give up everything for benefits.

He even said he would help me

save Ping'er today.

No way.

It’s infuriating.

Liu Yeniang.

I’m not going back to the Xu Mansion.

I’ll stay with you tonight.

Get out of here.

Ling Se.

Do you know what you’re like right now?

You’re like a petty woman

quarrelling with her husband

from a storybook.

You’re the petty one.

I don’t know who it was

who said they wouldn’t marry anyone but Xu Zilu before.

Is that so?

Why don't I remember?

I understand now.

It’s all because of business

that Xu Zilu doesn’t care about your personal issue.

So what?

Can’t you handle things without him?

Is your life over

without a man?

Tao Meili.

What?

Are you going to hit me just because you can’t argue with me?

You're right.

I should find a way myself.

I’ll save

my own people.

Tao Meili.

I didn't expect

you to be

such an independent and strong woman.

From now on,

you are my

best friend.

Don't touch me.

Don’t think I didn’t see you

just wiping your nose with your hand.

It’s disgusting.

Bosslady, how come the things I ordered

aren’t ready yet?

Just a moment. It has to be made fresh.

Hold on.

Hua.

Have you fallen asleep?

Where are the braised pig’s trotters the customer ordered?

Coming.

Come on.

Isn’t it better if it’s made fresh?

Thank you for your hard work.

Go and get busy.

Miss Tao.

Liu Yeniang.

Where did this young man

come from?

I have a good eye, don’t I?

Let me tell you.

You can’t just judge by appearances.

Can he cook well?

He’s definitely better than some people.

Well,

it is much better than before.

So, Miss Tao,

you should come often.

No problem.

As long as this person is not here.

Little Pride.

Xu Zilu.

Bad man.

Here are your pastries.

Young Master.

Young Master.

I’ve already looked into it.

Young Madam is staying

at Fulai Inn these days.

Ask her if she needs anything

and send it over tomorrow.

But Young Master,

shouldn’t you go

and bring Young Madam back at this time?

Right.

Tomorrow, go to the government office.

Give some money to the guards.

Remind them to give Ping'er

some food and necessities.

Also, it’s cold in the jail.

Have them add extra blankets for Ping'er.

Got it.

By the way, Young Master,

I’ve already released

Chen Yun and Chen Bin.

But I still think you’re too kind.

Aren’t you going back?

I should tell you

that staying here will cost money.

Let it cost.

Then I’ll take the least expensive room.

Doesn't that make you reconsider?

So, you’re serious.

Not entirely.

I asked Nosy Parker to help me investigate

the women

from outside who have arrived since July.

I need to meet him at night.

It's inconvenient

to stay at the Xu Mansion.

Mainly,

I’m afraid I’ll see Xu Zilu

and want to jump

to punch him.

Stop it.

Don’t keep mentioning it.

Since you

have no natal family to return to,

I’ll reluctantly let you

stay in the same room with me.

Bosslady.

I knew you were the best to me.

Don’t act like that.

At most three days.

For each additional day,

you'll owe me a tael of silver.

Thank you, Bosslady.

I’m stinky too.

Yeniang.