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EPISODE 32

Dad, Leshan has gone mad. She has simply gone mad.

What a disgrace. What a disgrace!

This shrew is causing trouble again. Let go of Zhuniang quickly.

If you hit her, I will return the favor.

I won't let you off this time.

Good and evil will eventually be repaid.

Do not rejoice if it arrives late.

But the time has not yet come.

You two,

if you can curb your old ways,

you might be able to cling to life.

If you continue to stir up trouble

and hurt innocent lives,

I will not tolerate this.

Punishing the wicked is exhausting.

Fainting.

- Quick. - Sister.

- Quick. Didn't you see her fainting? - Sister.

Quickly carry her back to the room.

Get up quickly, sister.

- Zhuniang, are you alright? - Sister.

Help her up.

My lady.

Gently.

- Be careful. - Here.

- Come. - Son.

Come on.

Could she be possessed?

Mother, now is not the time to ask questions.

Saving her is urgent. Summon the physician.

Quick, go.

- Sir. - What?

They're beating to kill.

What…

What on earth is going on here?

My lord, a possessed person is no trivial matter.

When it strikes, one doesn't even recognize family.

It strikes at anyone on sight.

With all her energy exhausted, she momentarily fainted.

What will she be like once she wakes up again?

That's still hard to say.

Should we tie her up first?

My lord, we called

- physician Wang for a consultation. - No need.

Haven't we prepared the demon-repelling blood?

Bring a bowl of it.

Yes.

I'm certainly not drinking that blood.

You're tricking me.

Aren't you possessed?

Where in this world are there ghosts and evil spirits?

I'm afraid the most evil thing is the human heart.

I thought

you were going to beat up my parents as well.

I'm pretending to be crazy to punish the evil.

But why beat the elderly without a reason?

My mother said

robbing the rich to help the poor, that's called a knight-errant.

Bullying the weak, that's called a tyrant.

I'm defiant and fierce,

but also renowned and upright.

Your sister-in-law's hurt people. Otherwise, why would I beat them?

Tonight is but a minor punishment for a major admonition.

Once I seize ironclad evidence of murder,

I'll send it to the Kaifeng Court for prosecution.

By then, you won't be able to stop it.

My second sister is the most acerbic and narrow-minded.

Having been beaten, would she let you off?

Meet force with force. When water comes, pile on dirt to keep it out.

There's nothing wrong, yet you still cling to my bed.

What, you can't bear to leave?

You wish.

Just wait.

When my sister gets up tomorrow,

she'll definitely incite Mother to teach you a lesson.

How dare she openly beat her sister-in-law?

Causing such a commotion

and still have the face to run back to her parents' house.

You go pull her down for me.

I'll give her a couple of slaps to see if she dares to fight back.

Please calm your anger. It's taboo to scold a daughter-in-law in public.

You don't want to be gossiped about, or lose your dignity.

We can only persuade her with kind words to turn back.

Once the family door is shut, act as one pleases.

Not afraid that she'll fly out of the palm of your hand.

You go.

Just say that I have a couple of important words to entrust.

Ask her to come down nicely.

Her domineering spirit

is truly rare in the world.

We servants are likely unable to dissuade her.

Timid as a mouse.

I will go myself.

I'd like to see her try to shirk.

- Li Leshan. - Go.

Stop.

Where are we going?

Quick, call someone to chase!

I am your mother-in-law.

If you dare to act rashly, family rules and moral norms won't spare you.

Mother-in-law, don't be afraid.

Although I'm from a humble family, I know the hierarchical order.

I rashly schemed to have you come here.

I have my own reasons.

Once you arrive at the place you will understand everything.

What kind of place is this?

So cramped and narrow.

The smell of horse urine and cow dung is everywhere.

The carriage almost stalled.

What do you want me to see?

And we've been waiting so long.

It's here.

Indeed, one corpse and two lives. The evidence is irrefutable.

They should take the corpse to the court for confirmation.

Only then can they console the soul of the daughter.

Imagine if it were commoners

without wealth or power, they wouldn't dare to report to the officials.

This is quite strange, indeed.

The Zhang family, without wealth or power, dare confront the Yangs for wrongdoing.

Leaving Yinping's corpse,

isn't it just the right way to ask for more funeral expenses?

Why a midnight burial?

Unless she took someone else's money

and intentionally framed Yang…

my husband.

They also fear that the authorities will investigate and the truth will be exposed.

That's why it was secret.

YANG MANSION

Slow down.

- Careful. - Ah!

Li Leshan, you dare to come back.

We've searched all over Bianjing and also inquired at Sifu House.

Where have you hidden my mother?

If you don't tell the truth,

don't blame me for taking it to your Li family.

You are really muddled in your actions.

My mother is your mother-in-law.

A transgression to a superior is an offense.

Upon investigation, no one in your Li family can escape involvement.

Hurry up and explain.

It will also save us from a major conflict.

Mother-in-law, please step out.

Mother.

Mother, you…

It's too stuffy inside the house.

I asked my daughter-in-law to accompany me for a walk.

Don't make a fuss over it.

Disperse now.

Mother, I have been worried about you all day.

Mother.

Li Leshan.

What kind of spell did you cast on my mother?

My lord's injuries haven't healed. I must return to attend to him.

I must take my leave first.

What exactly has Li Leshan done?

She's charmed Mother so much her speech has changed.

I've really underestimated her.

This demoness. She's brewed a potent enchantment potion.

Even Mother has been deceived by her.

- Quick, it's killing me. - Come on.

Quickly help me back.

- It's Li Leshan's fault. - Ouch.

Slow down.

My mother really believed your words?

Of course.

Seeing is believing. How could she not?

Ever since I came of age,

I've only seen her bickering with the concubines every day.

Competing over prestige, dignity, and sons,

as if there's nothing else worth doing.

I'm her underachieving son.

Can't bring her any honor.

Instead, I cause discord between the parents.

Though she defends me verbally, in her heart, resentment is inevitable.

And others add fuel to the fire with their words,

as if all the evils of the world are my doing.

That's because of your unyielding and unruly nature.

Your actions give others the opportunity to falsely accuse you.

But that's my own business. No need for you to meddle.

I've arranged for men to lie in ambush at the cemetery.

I've discussed it with your mother already.

Should we capture Zhang's family and hand them to the authorities

to charge them with the crime of extortion?

Guess what your mother said?

I really don't want to know.

She said, "Tomorrow, deliver a generous gift to the Zhang family to appease them.

Give Yinping a proper burial and put the matter to rest."

Turning someone in to the authorities would certainly be satisfying.

But it's inevitable that others will still criticize you

for coercing a servant girl

and for driving her to her death.

Although your mother is misled, she does truly care about you.

She's not doing it for me.

She's afraid of people saying the Yangs abuse their power

and oppresses the common folk.

Li Leshan,

you've been pulling effort and carefully planning for me.

You couldn't possibly have changed your mind,

intending to stay and become my wife, right?

What are you trying to do?

Leshan,

you've worked hard to exonerate Xian.

What do you want?

My mother often says since ancient times, families who rise through meanness

never enjoy lasting wealth and honor.

When children and grandchildren are rebellious,

they'll reap what they sowed.

Now that I'm married into the Yang family,

firstly, I want harmony throughout the Yang family

and a legacy of integrity.

Secondly, I want my husband to have a change of heart and start anew

to become a better person.

Changing his stubborn nature? You're dreaming.

If he could change, not to mention tolerating you a little,

I'd even set up an ancestral tablet for you to ensure your long life

and willingly burn incense three times a day for you.

Once in my hands,

let alone flesh and blood,

even the straight and strong poplars,

if I say bend, they will bend. They will do whatever I say.

However,

I still have to ask you for something.

Without it, I can't deal with him.

What thing?

I want the power to lead the Yang family.

I want that Gold Master Seal in your hands.

From today on,

without the gold seal in my hand,

even if you have tens of thousands in wealth,

you won't be able to get a coin from the accounting house.

Yet more ragged than the beggars at the street corner.

Li Leshan, you've got quite the nerve.

What?

My lord.

Leave.

Can't order you around anymore? Get out.

Have someone else come in.

Why are you scolding him?

You're eating less, looking all gloomy.

And the bone injury is taking so long to heal.

We rely on him for everything.

It's rash to replace him with someone else.

Where can we find someone as handy as him?

In that case, have the accountant lift the ban, and I'll take my medicine.

- Just put it there. - Yes.

My lord, time for your medicine.

- Just… - Take the medicine.

It suits both of us.

Wait until I'm fully recovered,

- then we'll settle accounts. - All right, all right.

Once your legs are better,

you'll feel the force of my gold pod again.

I'd rather die than drink it.

- Drink or not? - I won't drink.

My lord.

My lord, my lady, the Li family has sent someone.

- Have them come in quickly. - Yes.

- Madam, my wife is bullying-- - Shut up.

Cutting off the source of your financial disaster is for your own good.

Madam.

You're driving me crazy.

Shut up, no talking.

You may not speak.

How come it's you?

It seems we have come at an inconvenient time.

Mother knows the fifth brother-in-law loves her candied meat buns.

She rendered the lard in the third watch of the night.

These two baskets are freshly steamed, fragrant and sweet.

She wanted to deliver them personally, but really couldn't leave the shop.

She also insisted I bring some winter melons and eggplants

from the Chai family homestead.

I said the Yang family is very wealthy. There's nothing good they haven't seen.

She said those are fresh crops from the field.

Even the palace can't get such fresh produce.

By the way,

she let me check on you

to see if you are bullying your husband again.

Yes, yes, yes.

No, no, no.

Just kidding.

It's nice Madam thinks of me, and I have her on my mind too.

The crab roe buns made by our chef taste extremely good.

It's famous in Bianjing.

I had him make several more boxes to share with my mother-in-law and sisters.

A friend of mine will also bring some fresh cherries and golden apricots.

If you don't mind, stay here a couple more days

- and take them all back for me. - No, that won't do.

Qiongnu,

the shop can't do without you even for a moment.

But when coming here, Mom said

the Yang family has a big and beautiful garden

filled with all sorts of exotic flowers and plants.

She asked you to show me around properly.

There's no rush to go back.

What's there to admire in the garden?

It's because she's afraid I'll bully Yang Xian, sending you to watch me.

Good that you are aware of it.

Still annoyed?

I have something serious to tell you.

Leave us.

Mom asked me to pass on a message.

It was his fault at the beginning.

No wonder you resent him.

But now that the bridal palanquin has entered the Yang family's gate,

everyone acknowledges you two as husband and wife.

Like nails hammered into stone,

it can never be changed again.

This incessant arguing,

is it pleasing to the eye or to the ear? Don't give others something to talk about.

Did I snatch a bridal palanquin, forcibly took someone's wife,

or act lawlessly?

Act upright, sit straight.

Being fair to the heavens. I'm not afraid of being talked about.

Disobedient.

Beating the husband, scolding the sisters-in-law, just name it.

Behind our backs, people curse Mother.

They will blame Mom for not teaching her daughter well,

allowing a domineering daughter.

I'm begging you.

For the sake of our mother and the reputation of the Li family,

be nicer to your husband.

When I see him, it reminds me of the forced marriage and kidnapping incident.

I'm so angry I could hit him.

You may not be fond of him, but he sure fancies you.

You hated him and got physical.

Did he fight back, for even a little?

If you don't believe me, just try showing him some kindness once.

It would make him overjoyed.

Alright, alright.

Forget about it. The boring talks make me impatient.

Don't you just love pearls?

I've just acquired a new pearl crown.

It was a gift from Lady Jieyu from the palace.

I'll have someone bring it. Let's both admire it.

You sure are stubborn.

Here, eat this.

Leshan.

So, your leg healed a while ago

and yet you dared to sneak out for hunting.

It seems you've been hiding some personal savings.

That doesn't give you the right to plot against your husband.

I just checked the ledger yesterday.

You, Master Yang, live a life of luxury and wealth.

All your expenses go to hosting banquets, frolicking, and hunting.

You spend thousands of gold in a single month.

Only to entertain a few worthless fellows.

Even dogs are more loyal than those few scoundrels and cronies.

I saw through it long ago.

Yang Xian, you are no fool.

Indulging in pleasures, you've given up on yourself.

In this family, who actually cares about you?

You…

There is no one in the Yang family that I care about.

Who am I supposed to impress?

Unless my lady takes pity and agrees to be my true wife.

Someday, I will earn a noble title for my lady.

And that would only be right.

I never expected that in my lord's heart,

I would hold such a position.

My lady is willing to help me to this extent.

Such great kindness.

I should certainly return the favor.

At my lady's service.

If you want me to be your wife,

have you exchanged betrothal gifts or set a wedding date?

The Yang family hasn't offered a bride price nor completed any formalities.

You haven't offered incense at the temple.

Without a proper name and declaration, how do you claim to be married?

I have an imperial gold plaque, a match made in heaven.

- You. - Beat as you will.

Rascal.

Luckily, I was prepared in advance.

Even when Mr. Du seeks to marry my eldest sister,

he must first pass the three challenges.

This is my family's tradition.

I'm afraid that even if I pass 30 challenges,

someone will still turn their back on me.

You really want to ask for my hand in marriage?

My third sister once asked her husband to swear,

if the wife has a short life and the couple is forever separated by death,

the husband must mourn for three years before he may remarry.

I'm more overbearing than my sisters.

If I die first,

I'll take my husband's possessions with me.

Even if it means burning them to ashes,

I will not share a single penny with others.

If you are dead and buried in the evening, I'll bury myself at midnight to follow.

Once a promise is made, it's unbreakable as stone.

We'll clap hands as an oath and never go back on our words.

Good. I swear by the moon,

if you truly can pass the three challenges,

then I am willing to commit my entire life to you.

If I break the promise and the oath, punish me

to be abandoned by everyone, as a lifelong widow.

I don't trust you unless

you sleep in my bed.

The couple sleeps on separate beds.

Mother will ask and the servants gossip.

It wouldn't be good if Mother-in-law knows it.

Without passing the three challenges, we are not husband and wife yet.

We'll live with borders, like Chu and Han.

Dare encroach the slightest bit, and you shall be dead.

Go to sleep.

My lady.

My lady, where are you going so late at night?

To admire the moon.

He is putting on an act everywhere,

seeking to win my pity.

I shouldn't agree to these three challenges.

What if he…

Do I really have to marry him?

- Don't worry. - You are of no use.

When will we finally get rid of that calamity?

Who's there?

My lady.

My lady, slow down.

I'll just go get a lantern.

My lady, you walk too fast.

This…

I don't know who this shameless one is, tarnishing my lady's discerning eyes.

Tomorrow, I'll report to the mistress.

The golden crow accompanies the laurels of the moon.

The sun and the moon vie for radiance.

What great ambition and spirit.

This embroidery pattern is rare.

The needlework skill is also uncommon.

Don't act rashly and alert the enemy. Keep it well.

Yes.

Things will eventually sort themselves out.

What's there to worry about?

Set the exam questions to be extremely difficult.

Let him know it's difficult and withdraw.

Lion dance?

Before the dragon boat race each year,

there's always a lion dance contest for the top prize.

For the winner, the emperor grant positions and bestows gold.

It's truly a splendid sight.

If you win first place, then you've passed the first challenge.

Lion dance to grab the prize? It can't be.

It's true.

Your good brother is recruiting capable people,

eager to win in the Lion King contest.

It must be that shrew instigating trouble.

Mom has become indifferent recently

and neglected everything.

I heard that shrew took over Mom's Gold Master Seal

and wants to thoroughly check the account books of these past years.

What if she discovers your doings these few years?

What should we do?

Rest assured. The accounts I've done,

ordinary people can't spot anything amiss.

Let alone every Dragon Boat Festival,

Jinming Pool attracts experts.

Dangers lurk everywhere.

Picking the top prize isn't easy.

Even if a few people die,

it's not surprising.

No way. After all, he is my own brother.

Even if I dislike him,

I'll just find a way to drive him out.

Taking lives over money matters

is unacceptable.

Where is your mind going?

It's just to teach him a lesson or two

to dispel your resentment.

Make them obedient in the future.

Also let the couple

learn their lessons.

It's not yet their turn to be in charge of the Yang family.

Good plan.

Also, a good way to deal with that shrew.

Intimidate and subdue her.

My good wife.

You're really smart.

Stand firm.

Be careful.

My lord, be careful.

That prize is hung high. It's nothing like the lion dance on the ground.

Make sure you stay stable.

If one falls from a high place, at least it will cause fractures.

At worst, it could be life-threatening.

Be extremely careful.

When my grandfather was alive,

I performed a lion dance for his birthday.

I must lack practice.

- Again. - Come on.

Brother Yang.

I've just returned

and I hear you're risking your life here.

Don't make everyone worried.

They say that Li Leshan is fierce like a tiger and cruel like a wolf.

Cold-hearted and malicious, a match for a demon.

What has bewitched your senses?

Not to mention she plays you around every day.

You still treat her like a treasure.

For such a violent woman,

it's not worth risking your life.

- Let's continue. - Okay.

She is probably fooling you around and will not truly keep her word.

When the Dragon Boat Festival comes,

all the people in Bianjing will come to watch the contest.

Surrounded by such a crowd,

if you really lose, it will be a great embarrassment.

Yang, slow down.

Aren't you afraid of heights?

Dare slander Leshan again,

I'll crush your tongue.

- Continue. - Slow down.

Qiansheng, why don't you try to persuade him?

Enough said.

He's gone mad, truly mad.

Slow down.

Be careful.

Sort out this mugwort carefully.

My lady.

It's almost dusk.

Your husband has not returned home yet.

Yes.

Why are you looking at me?

My lady.

The Lord is in fear of heights from childhood.

I'm afraid he is not suited for the contest.

- Take it to him. - Yes.

These are the corn dumplings my mother made.

Do not mention me in this.

Nor are you allowed to look at me.

Try the perilla drink I brewed at home. Sir, please have a taste.

Fresh pastries on sale.

My lady, the iced beverage I've brewed.

Would you like to try?

They're all very tasty.

- Come and have a taste. - Don't be in a hurry.

- Come, come. - Why is it built so high?

Too overconfident.

Absolutely not.

What is this?

He is just a porcelain vase.

- Just for show. - Exactly.

How could he possibly win?

Look at my foolish brother.

Always causing trouble

on normal days.

There are no outsiders here today.

There's nothing that can't be said.

I have no idea

who incited him,

making a fuss about joining the Lion King Festival.

And he's making a big show of it,

making it known to everyone with his clamor.

Over these years,

those who have won the prize are all brave warriors.

It's not his turn at all.

Just look.

They've all come to witness the joke of our Yang family.

No wonder Father hasn't come.

It would embarrass me to death.

Can't believe they're a family.

When the brother is in the arena,

they don't cheer for him,

but they discourage and mock.

Is she really his sister?

Poor man.

Look, someone from the palace has come too.

GENEROUS AND KIND

Yesterday, Uncle specially visited my second cousin,

earnestly advising him not to go.

Turns out it's because His Majesty came in person.

Alright, now, we will

embarrass ourselves in front of the royal family.

My presumptuous dear brother.

If this turns out to be a complete defeat,

on the face of Jieyu,

there will be no glory.

That's enough.

Nobody is allowed to speak dishearteningly.

What's the matter with you?

It's no good.

- What's happened? - I have a stomachache.

Stomachache.

Such a critical moment. How did you end up with a bad stomach?

Right, if you leave, what do we do?

Even if it's the last thing you do, you have to hold on for me.

Otherwise, at this time, where will I find a drummer in such a hurry?

The lion dance contest needs a drummer. The momentum can't be weak.

Yeah, if you leave, who will cheer for us?

Can't do it.

It's not going to work.

What can we do about this?

This…

What should we do?

It's already this late. Where are you going?

Xian.

Follow me.

Xian, that pole is high.

It makes my heart tremble.

You can't go.

Go and see what's going on.

What? Let me do it?

What's wrong?

You wield your staff with divine skill.

Are you scared to switch to drumsticks?

Why wouldn't I dare?

It's just that…

Showing off in front of a big crowd, it's not proper for a lady.

The Yang family will have trouble with you again.

Xian, not just anyone can replace the drummer.

Stop causing a scene and being a laughingstock.

Let's go.

I don't need a drummer. I just want you to watch me win.

Li Leshan, you are a woman of valor, a true heroine.

I love your candid and bold character, unrestrained and unbridled.

Go if you want. Why fear others' gossip?

Leshan.

- Leshan. - Mother.

Just let him.

Mother, how did you come here?

I asked Fuhui to attend the business.

My son-in-law is competing. How could I not come to cheer him on?

Leshan.

In Bianjing, women who are at the helm

and start business are no less.

We are not afraid of their mockery.

Besides, your husband has let you go.

Why fear what others might say?

Everyone, compete well for me.

Today, if anyone put on a pitiful face, I will knock them out.

Good.

Good.

Mother.

This time, our Li family will make a great name for ourselves in Bianjing.

Just right.

Let all Bianjing see the fine demeanor of the Li family's daughter.

Put those men to shame.

Good.

Good.

Well…

Qiongnu, let's go.

- Why is there a lady playing the drum? - Exactly.

That's my daughter.

Leshan.

How come your Yang family also has ladies entering the arena?

Oh brother.

How dare you act recklessly in the imperial presence?

Truly formidable.

Yang Xian.

He is back.

Good.

Bravo.

Keep it up.

My lord, hurry.

Go on. Go on.

My lord.

Is everything ready?

It's been ready for a while.

Don't blame me for being heartless.

Why not just accept your fate

and spend a lifetime as a good-for-nothing?

My lord, be careful.

Charge.

Just a little bit more.

Yang Xian.

Be careful.

So close.

Be careful.

Got it.

I won.

Wonderful.

It's my son-in-law.

My son-in-law is so formidable.

Nice.

Good.

Leshan, I won!

Well done.

Well done.

Truly good.

Bravo.

I'm coming.

My lord, slow down.

- Slow down, my lord. Are you alright? - Yang Xian.

How is it?

- I'm fine. - This is murder.

They've committed murder.

- Arrest them. - Are you alright?

Dare to harm my son-in-law.

It's him.

- What are you doing? - Catch him.

- It's him. - Let me go.

- It was you. I saw it. - Who saw it?

Who saw it?

Clearly, it was your son-in-law. He kicked me down.

Yes, it was him who caused us to lose the target.

You pay.

I'll hit you.

Hit you.

The shrew is hitting people.

Take this.

The shrew is hitting people.

Which family's fierce lady are you, playing tough?

Others want to seize the mark.

But they are bent on taking your life.

Just now, from below, I saw a flash of silver on his shoe.

Something's fishy.

Take him down.

You wronged me.

- The Yang family is bullying others. - Take it easy.

Take it slow.

Please hear me out.

Let go first.

Xian.

His Majesty graces the grand event at Jinming Pool.

This fighting and brawling of yours

is a serious crime.

Dishonoring the court adds to the offense.

While His Majesty has not yet passed sentence,

I hope you will think thrice before acting.

Do not make it difficult for Jieyu.

It is precisely because it's in front of His Majesty, under the bright heavens,

that we must expose those evil spirits in their true form.

Quick, pull off his boots.

Let go of me.

Look.

Everyone, look.

Indeed, a sharp blade is hidden.

This is attempted murder. Look.

What?

Hold him down.

All evidence says you're guilty. You still run.

By His Majesty's words,

summon the Yang couple for questioning.

Yes.

What did I say?

This is His Majesty deciding your crime.

It's better to keep the peace and appease people.

Alright, disperse now.

You are all young lords with impetuous energy.

That's why there was an uproar. Both sides are at fault.

The fault does not lie with one alone. My brother is always rash.

I apologize for him.

I apologize on his behalf to everyone.

Let's downplay the issue and value harmony.

How dare you…

defend the murderer? Isn't that equivalent to being an accomplice?

I'm going to see His Majesty.

I'll settle the score with you once I return.

My lady, let's go.

Come on.

You foolish thing.

All my good intentions are wasted.

You don't know what's good for you.

You don't stand up for your family,

you argue in defense of the assailant.

Fortunately, it was in public.

You still wish to muddle truth with falsehood.

- You… - What are you saying?

You're like a monkey showing off your climbing skills, unaware of your flaws.

Let's see if he turns red or not.

I see it.

Making a fool of himself.

- Blushing furiously. - No laughing allowed.

Stop laughing.

What are you laughing at?

You.

Harmony is precious.

Subtitle translation by: Zhong Wenlong