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[Go East]

[Episode 7]

Even if you don't transfer to Sifang Pavilion,

don't you have to come here

for foreign-related cases?

Yes!

But...

B-But recently,

haven't you been here

longer than in Jingzhao?

Isn't that true?

That's right.

So you are specially in charge of

the affairs that connect Jingzhao and Sifang Pavilion.

Isn't this also under foreign affairs?

Of course,

you're still a military advisor.

You just have one more beautiful badge.

[Sifang Pavilion]

W-With this badge,

report here every day

and save your worries of traveling.

With Wang Kunwu,

you'll supervise West Court's affairs.

How does that sound?

Am I really an equal

of Wang's?

Absolutely.

Fine.

But let me make it clear.

If we don't get along,

I'll have to return to Jingzhao.

To you, isn't that...

Hua.

Are you joining Sifang Pavilion?

You should join East Court.

[Huaiyuan Hall]

Being with those losers in West Court

will make you stupid.

Watch your mouth in the future.

The West Court is under my care now.

Understand?

No matter how stupid I become, I'd still be smarter than you.

Wang Kunwu doesn't dare offend you,

but I'm not afraid.

I threw a fan this time.

Next time, it'll be you whom I throw!

She's admired me since we were young.

Why get physical?

[West Court]

Move.

Why?

[Transfer Order]

On the order of Jingzhao and Ministry of Rites,

I've come to supervise at Sifang Pavilion.

This position's mine

from now on.

You're in charge of

affairs connecting Jingzhao and Sifang Pavilion,

not everything.

Is there a difference?

Is there a case?

What?

When there's a case,

you can exercise your right as a Jingzhao supervisor.

When there's peace,

West Court is at my command.

Sure.

But I can't sit at a subordinate's table.

We'll split

this table in half.

You two,

move the stool here.

What are you laughing at?

Don't you have work to do?

Chen Xiaoshan.

Have you fed Yueying Envoy's chicken?

Li Fei, Wang Yubin.

Dongyuan Envoy is moving into a new house.

Don't you need to help him?

You two.

What time is it?

Go stamp the travel passes.

-We'll go. -We'll go.

So well trained.

Yuan Mo.

Go conduct a public inspection of the merchants at West Market.

I'm new here. I don't know how to.

When you were selling residence licenses at the city gate,

you didn't seem clueless.

I'm a newbie, right?

A business trip on the first day?

You're so ambitious.

I can't do it.

If you disobey your superiors,

you'll be expelled.

That's exactly what I want.

What are you doing?

You can't abuse a clerk.

We can.

Why?

Yu said so.

Just because Yu said so?

This...

Are you going or not?

I...

I'll whip you if you don't go.

Are you going...

or not?

I'll go.

Let's start.

Where should we start?

No problem.

Wang Kunwu from Sifang Pavilion is here!

I forgot my household registration papers!

Run!

I can't afford to offend Wang Kunwu!

I'm doomed if he catches me!

The market is closed today.

Let's call it a day.

I'm exhausted.

Little Witch.

Get me a jar of wine.

Little Witch!

Hasn't she come back yet?

The medicinal wine she made is quite effective.

Much better.

Where did this lass go?

[Sifang Pavilion]

How dare you ruin my reputation

and disrupt the operation of West Market?

What are you talking about?

How dare you deny it?

It was my first business trip.

I wanted to use your name to embolden myself.

To think the foreign merchants

would be scared away.

Ouch, ouch, ouch.

Retainer Wang is lecturing his subordinates again.

You need to lean left.

Lean towards the left like this.

It's cooler like this.

Yes, to the left.

-To the left? -Yes, like this.

Yeah? What's up?

We're practicing martial arts.

Retainer An.

Care to join us?

Come on.

Go on.

Childish.

I just didn't want to be embarrassed

in front of East Court's people.

Then? Go on.

Come on, continue.

Come on. Kill me. Come on.

Let's continue.

Continue what?

Cleaning the door?

This door is quite solid.

Leave it first.

Gather West Court's people

at the retainer's study.

I have something important to tell you.

Okay.

If it weren't for the important announcement,

I'd have retaliated and taken you down.

Mr. Yu, what's this important announcement?

What is it?

My colleagues in West Court,

the annual exam for foreign scholars is around the corner.

The Central Secretariat has ordered us

to cooperate with the Ministry of Personnel

to review the scholars' academic status and qualifications

before approving them for the exam

so that the annual exam goes smoothly.

Even foreign scholars can take the annual exam?

Good question.

Because Yong is receptive of global talents.

Not only can foreign scholars take the exam,

the top-scoring ones can also become officials in Yong.

But the quota is limited.

The competition is fierce.

So this matter

is the most important job of West Court.

West Court's job?

What about the East Court?

East Court won't take on a time-consuming, laborious,

and profitless job.

Mr. Yu.

That's unkind of you.

Well...

I will personally take charge of West Court

and handle the work with you.

Shouldn't you be content?

That's right.

Keep your spirits up.

Keep your spirits up!

Maybe the next Minister of Rites

would be one of them.

Among these sixth-rates?

What do you mean?

Sixth-rates are bottom of the barrel in all six arts.

Long Beina.

He's the son of a rich and powerful man in Yanle.

Right, so what are you complaining about?

Stamp it.

This is also a sixth-rate.

What do these foreign scholars

think of Yong?

Retainer Wang.

Don't be emotional with your work.

Look.

He is a royal of Xiyuan.

With this alone,

shouldn't he be approved for the annual exam?

Whether he passes or not

would depend on his abilities.

Go on.

Ah Shu, it's time to eat.

Thank you, Ling Xiao.

Don't mention it.

I'm sorry about the past.

Forget it.

Take it that we got acquainted through fighting.

But don't worry.

I'm just staying for a few days.

I won't disturb you for too long.

Just stay here in peace.

Eat up.

I'm so hungry.

Isn't it good?

Yes.

Did you quarrel with Young Master Yuan?

Don't mention him.

What's wrong?

Ling Xiao. Ling Xiao!

Young Master Long is here. Come and serve the guest.

Ling Xiao.

Are you not feeling well?

Every time Young Master Long comes,

I've to serve him no matter what.

Young Master Long? Which one?

The son of Yanle's viceroy.

You won't know even if I tell you.

-Xiao. -What’s wrong?

Xiao, that man...

It's fine.

You may leave. I’ll handle it.

Young Master Long.

Young Master Long.

Why are you unhappy?

Who made you angry?

Luckily, not a drop spilled.

Thank you.

Drink up. Drink up.

Enjoy the diarrhea later.

Young Master Long!

What are you doing?

Young Master Long!

Young Master Long!

Young Master Long.

I'm not feeling well today.

Young Master Long!

Let's see how unwell you are.

No, Young Master Long.

No, Young Master Long!

If you obey me,

you could be the viceroy's wife!

Who's that?

Move!

[Ruyi Pavilion]

What a wet blanket.

Young Master.

Did you see them clearly?

A little girl.

I've already taught her a lesson.

You are a noble man.

There are many who want to harm you.

You need to be more careful.

She's just a thief.

I'm not afraid of her!

Young Master.

What's wrong?

What's wrong?

Are you okay?

Are you okay?

Young Master!

Get me a pair of pants!

Pants?

Get some pants!

It's been two days.

Ah Shu hasn't come back for two days.

Since she didn't take you away,

I thought she just went out for a walk.

I...

Did I get it wrong?

Search your conscience and tell me;

Were my words too harsh?

Were they?

What do you mean?

I was angry too.

I was very angry

and upset.

Besides, it was her fault first.

What's wrong with some complaining?

Fine.

Let's say my words were too harsh.

What should we do now?

Should I go out to find her?

Say something.

Fine. You won't tell me?

I won't go then.

If she gets into trouble,

someone will come accuse me.

Whatever. I'm going to pee.

♫Despite knowing there is only one lone soul at the end of the path♫

♫Longing for warmth, I keep charging ahead♫

♫Stumbling and falling, covered in scars♫

♫Advancing alone against the current♫

Ah Shu!

♫Despite knowing that yesterdays are sealed in memory♫

♫Desperate for answers, I don’t hesitate to ask♫

♫Nebulous silhouettes blurring boundaries♫

♫Indulging in it amid the struggles♫

♫I see the mortal world but not its splendor♫

♫The end of big dreams tells the story of life♫

♫I see the lingering snow but not the spring♫

♫Returns are gone without a trace♫

♫I see the drifting clouds but not you♫

♫What a waste that once soulmates are now separated♫

♫Keep waiting in the moonlight♫

♫Endless moonrises and moonsets♫

♫I see the mortal world but not its splendor♫

♫The end of big dreams tells the story of life♫

Ah Shu!

♫I see the lingering snow but not the spring♫

Ah Shu!

Ah Shu!

♫Returns are gone without a trace♫

Ah Shu!

♫I see the drifting clouds but not you♫

♫What a waste that once soulmates are now separated♫

Bravo!

Ah Shu!

♫Keep waiting in the moonlight♫

Bravo!

♫Endless moonrises and moonsets♫

Yuan Mo.

♫I see the mortal world but not its splendor♫

Yuan Mo!

Ah Shu!

♫The end of big dreams tells the story of life♫

Yuan Mo!

♫I see the lingering snow but not the spring♫

♫Returns are gone without a trace♫

♫I see the drifting clouds but not you♫

♫What a waste that once soulmates are now separated♫

♫Keep waiting in the moonlight♫

Ah Shu.

What's wrong, Ah Shu?

♫Endless moonrises and moonsets♫

You prick.

You actually came to look for me.

♫Endless moonrises and moonsets♫

Ah Shu.

Ah Shu! Don't sleep!

Don't sleep!

Make way!

Make way!

Ah Shu, hang in there!

Don't sleep, Ah Shu!

Ah Shu!

Don't sleep. Don't sleep.

Ah Shu.

Hang in there. I'll get you some medicine.

Wait...

Remove the hidden weapon first.

Hidden weapon.

Right, the hidden weapon.

The hidden weapon. Right.

Hidden weapon.

Do you see it?

The wound is too small.

I can't find the hidden weapon. I...

Gouge out my flesh.

What?

Or I'll die.

If you b-bleed too much,

you'll die too.

Suck it out.

Okay.

Is it appropriate?

What are you thinking?

Use this.

Hang in there.

Is it here?

Lower.

Okay.

It might hurt. Bear with it.

You'll be fine.

Yuan Mo.

I'm sorry.

I should be the one apologizing.

If it weren't for me,

you wouldn't have got hurt.

I was... I was too unreasonable that day.

I didn't mean to kick you out.

I was just being spiteful. I...

I put you in prison.

Anyone would get angry.

Is your job...

tough?

It's worse than death.

Fortunately, I get a salary.

It's here.

It's coming out. Hang in there.

Hang in there.

Ah Shu.

Ah Shu!

Ah Shu!

It's hot.

Thank you.

For what?

Have you forgotten

that in this house,

you are the real master?

Then why isn't the servant satisfied

with the master's redecoration of the home?

You know what?

It reminded me

to find you by setting off fireworks.

The painting's not bad.

Don't paint again.

Are you mocking me?

Is it that bad?

Why are there two people?

Didn't you say you wanted to live alone?

How was it?

Was it quiet enough without me at home?

Why do you hold grudges so pettily?

If you hadn't insisted on selling fake rouge,

I wouldn't have been so angry.

Why do you have to go out to make money?

Am I not good to you?

I’m used to it.

This is how I’ve been on my way to Changle.

Only when I have money

will I not be anxious.

Fine.

How about this?

Help me out and I will

record them.

I'll pay you at the end of the month.

Then you won't have to go out to make a scene...

t-to make a living.

Ah Shu.

I've been wanting to ask you this.

The wound on your...

Back...

Sleep well.

You're home,

so sleep in peace.

Silly fool.

It's not like I can't move.

[Exclusively for Ah Shu's prescription creation]

Why did he write that?

Do you think I care to sit here with you?

Oh no. I'm screwed.

I'm late. I'm late.

Will this work?

The annual exam is coming.

If I fail the exam and am sent back home,

how should I explain to my parents?

-I know. -That's right.

Don't worry.

I've made a deal with Ji and Shen.

With this,

they'd get us the certificates of commendation.

This...

Ji and Shen?

Yes.

Certificates of commendation?

Yes.

I can't write any more.

Take your time.

From Dongyuan.

From Xiyuan.

Yanle.

Impossible.

They are waiting.

What are you doing?

Let me see.

None of your business.

-Leave. -None of your business.

None of your business.

Bravo.

You sure are bold.

How dare you collude with foreign scholars to forge certs?

That's not true!

Who forged what?

Fine.

I'll talk to Wang Kunwu.

Let's talk things out nicely.

Come, have a seat.

Come, have a seat.

It's not forgery.

Check it out for yourself.

See?

Samaritan from Changle?

Acted bravely for a just cause?

Missing persons notice?

Guardian of the clear river?

How's this not forgery?

Who'd believe this?

Their parents can't read the Yong language.

You're making dirty money, you know?

How is it dirty money?

This thing

can help those repatriated scholars

cheer their parents up.

Besides,

Shen is a master of forgery.

He can imitate the handwriting and seals of famous figures.

It's even more real than the real deal.

How much are you selling them for?

Not much.

50 wens.

50 wens?

50 wens must still be reported to Wang Kunwu.

100 wens.

Kunwu.

No... 150!

Well...

200 is the maximum,

or we don't get profits.

200 is reasonable.

Come on.

200 wens per cert?

Five certs mean one string of coins.

I saw a dozen or so waiting outside!

Alright, alright.

Sit down.

Sit.

Yuan Mo, buddy...

If you keep it a secret,

we'll count you in.

We must help the scholars

maintain

family harmony.

Here.

Write it.

Begin.

-Not pocketing found money! -Not pocketing found money!

Neat handwriting.

I want it!

I want it!

Everyone will get one!

Calm down. Line up.

Give me one!

Line up or we won't sell it!

One by one. Everyone has a share.

Okay, pay up.

Mine.

And mine.

Yours.

Take the one on the floor.

That's mine.

Wait!

Missing persons notice?

Take it or leave it.

If there's a problem, can we exchange it?

Yes.

What's your name?

I'm from Sifang Pavilion's West Court.

I'm Wang Kunwu.

I need to pee.

Excuse me.

Me too.

Me too.

Stop there!

West Court's Wang Kunwu, right?

They're all here.

Still warm.

As members of Sifang Pavilion,

you did such a thing

out of greed.

Just like profiteers!

If you aren't punished severely,

how could we defend Sifang Pavilion's prestige?

Retainer Wang.

Mr. Yu.

I...

Have you forgotten our promise?

Punish them severely.

Absolutely!

You are so ridiculous!

You three will be

fined three months' salary each!

A-And circulate a notice of criticism throughout East and West Courts!

What's wrong?

I lost money that I earned.

You've recovered?

When I'm so skilled at concocting antidotes, that's a given.

That's right.

By the way,

I also wanted to ask you

why you got attacked by a hidden weapon.

A playboy bullied Ling Xiao.

I couldn't stand it, so I got into a fight.

A playboy?

Which playboy?

I'll go teach him a lesson!

Forget it.

What will you do with your uncoordinated limbs?

Pay me my monthly salary.

I'll let him off for now.

What monthly salary?

Tomorrow is the first day of the lunar month.

I've been cleaning

and serving tea.

I won't ask for much.

One string is enough.

Settling accounts?

Okay. Sure, sure.

Let me calculate things with you.

20 strings for victim compensation.

50 wens for daily breakfast.

520 wens for the lounge chair and umbrella.

I won't count the emotional distress

from imprisonment.

Including miscellaneous stuff,

you still owe me 21 strings and 272 wens.

Pay up.

Yuan Mo.

Is this how you treat a patient who just recovered?

You're recovered all the same.

Shouldn't we settle the accounts clearly?

Pay up.

Fine!

Let me calculate things with you too.

I helped you track down Kudel,

and

I saved your life in Nanshan.

How much are those?

Plus those miscellaneous things...

Yes.

I didn't think it through.

I didn't think it through.

How about this?

Round it down.

You still owe me 21 strings.

Pay up.

Is your life just worth 272 wens?

Besides,

I'm your maid anyway.

How can we calculate these wages?

Stop pushing me to the edge.

Since you violated our agreement

and put me in prison,

we were no longer master and servant.

We're just creditor and debtor.

Ouch...

My wound...

Sure. Keep acting.

You still have to pay me back.

How long will it take to pay this much back?

Don't be anxious. Just pay it back slowly.

Look.

Laundry, cooking,

cleaning, and massages all count.

I'll pay you at the end of every month.

The more work you do, the higher the wage.

What if I don't pay you back?

Then even if I've to scratch my entire face,

I'll make sure you have a taste of prison life.

Morning, Creditor.

You have a job now.

You need to arrive at Sifang Pavilion on time.

I'm providing you with a wake-up service.

10 wens each. It's cheap.

I can't hear you.

50 wens for breakfast.

How are a few pancakes worth 50 wens?

No problem.

Eat outside if this is too expensive for you.

But I don't know if

you'll make it to work on time.

It's only 50 wens.

I can afford it.

Even so,

it'll take at least six or seven years

for you to pay everything back.

Delicious.

10 wens.

20 wens.

30 wens.

Hey!

I've... I've already paid.

10 wens to go.

50 wens.

What is this again?

My creditor is distinguished.

How can you walk to Sifang Pavilion?

I set up a sedan to pick you up every day.

500 wens back and forth.

I walk faster

than them carrying me.

No problem.

The wake-up service can commence an hour earlier.

10 wens extra.

I don't need it.

Don't follow me. Stop.

Don't follow me. It's too high-profile.

Stay away from me. Stay away.

Did you make this?

500 wens per month.

If the rouge you make sells well,

I'll pay you more.

So you're willing to hire me?

Come to work tomorrow.

By the way, there's one more thing.

Instead of researching my formulas at the shop,

can I do it at home?

I'd like a little more freedom.

Okay.

But you have to buy the raw materials yourself.

No problem.

I will work hard.

Thank you, Boss.

[Literature Hall]

Mr. Huang.

Every year, when the annual exam is near,

there will always be incompetent scholars from different states

scheming to curry favor

for a passing grade to stay in Yong.

This tea shop is their usual hangout spot.

[Mu Yikuan]

Yikuan.

Suqin.

Give it to me.

My Lady.

Isn't that Young Master Mu?

Why are you here?

[Bai Suqin]

I came to see you.

What do you want to eat later?

My cousin is here too.

I heard Director Bai has agreed

to your cousin's marriage with the lower-status Mu Yikuan.

As long as my cousin is happy,

status doesn't matter.

Besides, Mu Yikuan

is much better than those playboys.

He's from a poor family but well-educated.

He excels in all the six arts.

Director Bai made an exception by accepting him into Literature Hall.

Though he's from Yanle,

he admires Yong's culture.

He came all the way here to study.

He even named himself Mu Yikuan, a Yong name.

Hong Ye and I came

to choose fabrics for the wedding outfits,

[Maid, Hong Ye]

so I came to see you on the way.

Let's go.

If only every foreign scholar

could be like Mu Yikuan.

[Sifang Pavilion]

Have you heard?

When I went to relieve myself,

I heard East Court's people saying

that An Xiuyi is meeting Long Beina.

Long Beina?

That sixth-rate?

The annual exam is around the corner.

If An Xiuyi is meeting him...

Get it?

Is East Court also trying to make a quick buck?

It’s possible.

Just do your job well.

Others’ business has nothing to do with West Court.

How does it not?

An Xiuyi's meeting with a foreign scholar before the annual exam.

If it involves money,

it's not just East Court

but the entire Yong court that will be humiliated!

What will the other states

think of Yong then?

Yes...

Where did he go?

Two taels for this.

Smell it.

Thank you.

Come again next time.

-Why are you here? -Why are you here?

Retainer Wang, are you following me?

This lady has been following me too.

Wait, you...

Why are you following them?

My previous wound

was caused by his subordinate.

Retainer An.

Can you explain

what's in this box?

Why should I?

I followed you all the way.

You had nothing in your hands.

After you met Young Master Long,

this box appeared in your hands.

I have to suspect it.

That's right.

I followed him all the way too.

This brocade box was originally his.

What is this called?

Caught red-handed.

You suspect I'm taking bribes from Young Master Long?

If not,

why don't you prove your innocence?

Open it.

A row of fine daggers as a gift.

They must be expensive.

In Yanle, these are toys.

I asked Young Master An out to shoot willows in the suburbs.

We used Yong's bows and arrows last time.

This time, we'll use Yanle's flying daggers.

So this is called bribery in Yong.

Retainer Wang.

Do you know what willow shooting is?

It doesn't matter if you don't.

If you beg me,

I can teach you.

Do I need you to teach me?

So you know how.

Do you dare to compete?

Sure!

There's a reward.

Wait, wait.

Don't act tough.

Willow shooting is a palace game.

You can't beat these nobles.

Half a year's salary.

Deal.