1 00:01:30,909 --> 00:01:34,978 {\an8}[Legend of the Magnate] 2 00:01:35,049 --> 00:01:38,000 {\an8}[Episode 26] 3 00:01:38,590 --> 00:01:39,519 We should expand 4 00:01:40,039 --> 00:01:41,900 our business outwards together— 5 00:01:42,950 --> 00:01:44,680 only this is the way to success. 6 00:01:44,709 --> 00:01:47,239 Why waste our efforts in fighting each other? 7 00:01:47,349 --> 00:01:48,150 Cooperation? 8 00:01:49,000 --> 00:01:49,728 Sounds good. 9 00:01:50,039 --> 00:01:50,870 Let's join forces 10 00:01:50,870 --> 00:01:52,039 to make money from foreigners. 11 00:01:52,039 --> 00:01:52,609 Isn't it nice? 12 00:01:52,609 --> 00:01:54,228 The East India Company has monopolized 13 00:01:54,228 --> 00:01:55,709 the tea trade and pharmaceutical industry 14 00:01:55,709 --> 00:01:56,439 in East Asia. 15 00:01:56,509 --> 00:01:58,150 It's a business colossus. 16 00:01:58,920 --> 00:02:00,310 What do you think are my odds 17 00:02:00,310 --> 00:02:02,109 of winning if I go confront them? 18 00:02:02,150 --> 00:02:02,950 I'll probably 19 00:02:03,150 --> 00:02:04,760 be chewed up and spit out. 20 00:02:05,480 --> 00:02:06,790 How is it a business colossus, 21 00:02:06,790 --> 00:02:08,788 since it's essentially a reseller? 22 00:02:08,840 --> 00:02:10,560 If I were as capable as you are, Mr. Li, 23 00:02:10,560 --> 00:02:11,240 I would definitely 24 00:02:11,240 --> 00:02:12,370 fight them head-on. 25 00:02:22,360 --> 00:02:23,520 Or is it... 26 00:02:25,150 --> 00:02:26,680 that you're losing courage 27 00:02:27,310 --> 00:02:28,710 as you're getting older? 28 00:02:30,120 --> 00:02:30,960 I have an idea— 29 00:02:31,800 --> 00:02:33,729 to incite the tiger to eat the wolf. 30 00:02:34,560 --> 00:02:37,360 That is, to pit the foreigners against each other. 31 00:02:43,360 --> 00:02:45,000 Old Master Hu should be awake now, after sleeping 32 00:02:45,000 --> 00:02:46,530 for a day and a night, right? 33 00:02:48,400 --> 00:02:50,629 It no longer matters if he's awake or not. 34 00:02:50,629 --> 00:02:51,629 The majority of the tea merchants 35 00:02:51,629 --> 00:02:52,909 are now waiting outside 36 00:02:52,909 --> 00:02:54,509 for a conversation with you. 37 00:02:56,400 --> 00:02:57,520 Bypassing the tea merchants' association 38 00:02:57,520 --> 00:02:59,400 to purchase tea leaves from sellers one by one 39 00:02:59,400 --> 00:03:00,729 is by no means possible. 40 00:03:01,120 --> 00:03:03,199 Now that Old Master Hu is sick, 41 00:03:03,430 --> 00:03:04,689 we should go visit him. 42 00:03:05,909 --> 00:03:06,469 Son! 43 00:03:08,400 --> 00:03:08,930 Let's go. 44 00:03:14,710 --> 00:03:16,750 Good morning, Old Master Li. 45 00:03:21,840 --> 00:03:23,439 Mr. Li is going to visit 46 00:03:23,469 --> 00:03:24,729 the sick Old Master Hu. 47 00:03:25,030 --> 00:03:26,090 Let's all join him. 48 00:03:26,360 --> 00:03:28,030 Let's go. 49 00:03:29,590 --> 00:03:31,319 Don't forget what we agreed on. 50 00:03:31,629 --> 00:03:33,189 We must not tolerate it If Old Master Hu 51 00:03:33,189 --> 00:03:34,800 still stubbornly sticks to his opinion. 52 00:03:34,800 --> 00:03:35,930 This issue concerns 53 00:03:35,960 --> 00:03:36,710 your lives and wealth. 54 00:03:36,710 --> 00:03:37,240 Got it. 55 00:03:37,360 --> 00:03:38,060 Smarten up. 56 00:03:38,150 --> 00:03:39,120 Sure, sure. 57 00:03:39,280 --> 00:03:41,280 I'll make proper arrangements now. 58 00:03:43,030 --> 00:03:45,000 {\an8}[Detachment] 59 00:03:47,079 --> 00:03:47,629 Sir... 60 00:03:47,710 --> 00:03:49,110 Send a message upstairs. 61 00:03:49,389 --> 00:03:51,310 Just say Master Li Wantang from the capital 62 00:03:51,310 --> 00:03:53,000 is here to visit Old Master Hu. 63 00:03:53,710 --> 00:03:54,310 Everyone, 64 00:03:54,710 --> 00:03:55,370 let's go in. 65 00:03:55,800 --> 00:03:56,990 Hold on, please! 66 00:03:57,079 --> 00:03:59,079 Allow me to notify the master first. 67 00:04:00,030 --> 00:04:01,030 Come here, you. 68 00:04:01,750 --> 00:04:02,629 What are you doing? 69 00:04:02,629 --> 00:04:04,120 Cut this crap out! 70 00:04:04,400 --> 00:04:05,629 Let's invite Mr. Li in. 71 00:04:05,629 --> 00:04:06,560 Come on. 72 00:04:08,680 --> 00:04:09,280 Master. 73 00:04:22,040 --> 00:04:23,040 Keep up. 74 00:04:23,329 --> 00:04:24,329 This is 75 00:04:24,360 --> 00:04:25,360 all thanks to you. 76 00:04:25,360 --> 00:04:26,360 Don't mention it. 77 00:04:28,680 --> 00:04:30,189 Master Li, your presence here 78 00:04:30,189 --> 00:04:31,100 is truly... 79 00:04:31,240 --> 00:04:32,240 The visitor should call on the host first. 80 00:04:32,240 --> 00:04:33,319 That's the rule. 81 00:04:33,360 --> 00:04:34,629 Old Master Hu, upon hearing 82 00:04:34,629 --> 00:04:35,629 about your ailments, 83 00:04:35,629 --> 00:04:37,158 I decided to pay you a visit. 84 00:04:37,870 --> 00:04:39,329 Shall we sit down and talk? 85 00:04:39,800 --> 00:04:41,930 Let me introduce you to a new friend... 86 00:04:42,000 --> 00:04:43,490 No need, Old Master Hu. 87 00:04:43,829 --> 00:04:46,029 You must be Li Million from the capital. 88 00:04:46,069 --> 00:04:47,360 I've heard much about you. 89 00:04:47,360 --> 00:04:48,600 My surname is Wu. 90 00:04:48,720 --> 00:04:49,779 I'm from Hangzhou. 91 00:04:52,430 --> 00:04:54,089 Wu Caishen, the God of Wealth! 92 00:04:54,740 --> 00:04:56,589 {\an8}[Top Tea Under Heaven] 93 00:04:55,069 --> 00:04:56,529 Please don't call me that. 94 00:04:56,870 --> 00:04:58,750 I'm only running a small bank. 95 00:04:57,100 --> 00:05:00,649 {\an8}[A businessman from Zhejiang, Wu Caishen] 96 00:04:59,040 --> 00:05:00,000 My friends gave me 97 00:05:00,000 --> 00:05:01,240 that nickname as a compliment. 98 00:05:01,240 --> 00:05:02,769 I dare not answer to it. 99 00:05:02,949 --> 00:05:03,509 Come on. 100 00:05:03,600 --> 00:05:04,810 Take a seat. 101 00:05:05,069 --> 00:05:05,569 What? 102 00:05:05,750 --> 00:05:07,600 Mr. Wu, do you plan to venture 103 00:05:07,680 --> 00:05:08,740 into tea business? 104 00:05:09,040 --> 00:05:10,500 I don't have what it takes. 105 00:05:11,120 --> 00:05:12,870 I'm a silk merchant. 106 00:05:13,160 --> 00:05:14,920 This time, I'm just helping a friend 107 00:05:14,920 --> 00:05:16,189 to transport tea leaves. 108 00:05:16,189 --> 00:05:16,790 That's why 109 00:05:17,069 --> 00:05:18,360 I'm here asking Old Master Hu 110 00:05:18,360 --> 00:05:19,189 for a favor. 111 00:05:19,189 --> 00:05:20,560 Well, I'm so flattered. 112 00:05:20,629 --> 00:05:21,689 What kind of favor? 113 00:05:22,269 --> 00:05:24,040 Who has so big an appetite 114 00:05:24,189 --> 00:05:25,649 to take all the tea leaves 115 00:05:25,720 --> 00:05:27,379 of the entire Anhui province? 116 00:05:30,269 --> 00:05:31,199 Mr. Wu, may I ask 117 00:05:31,509 --> 00:05:33,040 who is this friend of yours? 118 00:05:33,389 --> 00:05:35,269 How is he qualified to fight Mr. Li 119 00:05:35,269 --> 00:05:36,629 over Anhui tea leaves? 120 00:05:38,750 --> 00:05:39,680 To be honest, 121 00:05:39,949 --> 00:05:40,750 I've never met 122 00:05:41,269 --> 00:05:42,560 this man in person. 123 00:05:42,920 --> 00:05:44,829 Despite all that, he and I have been 124 00:05:44,829 --> 00:05:46,290 in contact for a long time. 125 00:05:46,389 --> 00:05:48,560 I've heard positive comments about him 126 00:05:48,560 --> 00:05:49,920 from many of my friends. 127 00:05:50,560 --> 00:05:51,269 So, this time, 128 00:05:51,269 --> 00:05:52,540 I'm happy to be of help 129 00:05:52,680 --> 00:05:53,709 to him. 130 00:05:53,829 --> 00:05:55,040 As for his name... 131 00:05:57,480 --> 00:05:58,870 I have such a bad memory. 132 00:05:58,920 --> 00:06:00,430 A carrier pigeon brought me a note yesterday. 133 00:06:00,430 --> 00:06:02,040 I recorded the content on my fan. 134 00:06:02,040 --> 00:06:03,100 Let me check it out. 135 00:06:07,189 --> 00:06:09,910 By order of Mr. Gu Pingyuan, 136 00:06:09,949 --> 00:06:11,949 head of Shanxi Merchants' Association, 137 00:06:11,949 --> 00:06:13,240 silver bullion is needed 138 00:06:13,240 --> 00:06:15,310 for the purchase of all the spring tea that can be offered 139 00:06:15,310 --> 00:06:16,829 by Anhui Tea Merchants' Association, 140 00:06:16,829 --> 00:06:18,480 which shall be sent by sea 141 00:06:18,509 --> 00:06:20,550 to Huating Shiliupu Pier. 142 00:06:20,829 --> 00:06:23,240 Dear friend, please help with it in your capacity. 143 00:06:23,240 --> 00:06:25,189 I will thank you in person. 144 00:06:27,680 --> 00:06:28,829 This good friend of mine 145 00:06:28,829 --> 00:06:30,720 is the most influential tea merchant in Shanxi. 146 00:06:30,720 --> 00:06:31,509 I wonder... 147 00:06:32,408 --> 00:06:34,670 if he's qualified to make this purchase. 148 00:06:38,069 --> 00:06:39,240 He's from the Eight Families. 149 00:06:39,240 --> 00:06:40,699 A prominent figure as he is 150 00:06:40,870 --> 00:06:43,000 even sells tea leaves to as far as Mongolia. 151 00:06:43,000 --> 00:06:45,199 He's certainly qualified for the deal. 152 00:06:45,490 --> 00:06:46,350 Mr. Wu, have you 153 00:06:46,680 --> 00:06:48,740 already transported the tea leaves? 154 00:06:50,189 --> 00:06:52,069 I wouldn't dare to postpone it, would I? 155 00:06:52,069 --> 00:06:53,560 Of course it has been done. 156 00:06:55,949 --> 00:06:56,509 Alright. 157 00:06:57,310 --> 00:06:58,120 Go on with your talk. 158 00:06:58,120 --> 00:06:59,509 I'm heading to Shiliupu Pier 159 00:06:59,509 --> 00:07:00,560 to check things out. 160 00:07:00,560 --> 00:07:01,240 Wait. 161 00:07:01,269 --> 00:07:01,949 Stay for... 162 00:07:03,430 --> 00:07:04,949 Something seems off. 163 00:07:05,800 --> 00:07:07,089 Why must the tea leaves 164 00:07:07,160 --> 00:07:08,889 be delivered to Shiliupu Pier? 165 00:07:09,430 --> 00:07:11,490 For a business deal with foreigners? 166 00:07:11,720 --> 00:07:13,920 Isn't it a blatant violation of the law 167 00:07:13,949 --> 00:07:15,279 of the Qing government? 168 00:07:16,560 --> 00:07:17,189 Master, 169 00:07:17,629 --> 00:07:18,360 let's inform 170 00:07:18,389 --> 00:07:19,920 the Shanghai authorities. 171 00:07:20,750 --> 00:07:22,189 Such disrespect to the law 172 00:07:22,189 --> 00:07:23,240 of the imperial court 173 00:07:23,240 --> 00:07:24,160 is outrageous! 174 00:07:32,430 --> 00:07:33,759 Thank you for saving me. 175 00:07:34,158 --> 00:07:35,250 I feel so honored. 176 00:07:35,389 --> 00:07:36,290 I hope one day 177 00:07:36,430 --> 00:07:37,379 I can go to India 178 00:07:37,579 --> 00:07:38,829 with you, Captain. 179 00:07:38,829 --> 00:07:40,480 It's a real honor to have your support this time. 180 00:07:40,480 --> 00:07:41,509 And... they would like 181 00:07:41,509 --> 00:07:42,480 to go to India 182 00:07:42,509 --> 00:07:43,560 with you together. 183 00:07:43,560 --> 00:07:44,389 Come to India? 184 00:07:44,920 --> 00:07:46,180 What a wonderful idea. 185 00:07:46,600 --> 00:07:47,040 Sir, 186 00:07:47,040 --> 00:07:49,269 I understand that you believe this transaction... 187 00:07:49,269 --> 00:07:49,949 The captain is saying 188 00:07:49,949 --> 00:07:52,350 that your visit to India is warmly welcome, 189 00:07:52,800 --> 00:07:54,430 and that he appreciates the generous 190 00:07:54,430 --> 00:07:55,339 shipping payment 191 00:07:55,339 --> 00:07:56,829 you've offered. 192 00:07:58,040 --> 00:07:59,389 He hopes to repay your kindness 193 00:07:59,389 --> 00:08:00,050 someday. 194 00:08:00,310 --> 00:08:01,110 Tell him this: 195 00:08:01,509 --> 00:08:02,920 as an old Chinese saying goes, 196 00:08:02,920 --> 00:08:04,920 "reciprocity is always expected." 197 00:08:05,069 --> 00:08:05,920 If possible, 198 00:08:06,430 --> 00:08:08,490 we would very much like to do business 199 00:08:09,120 --> 00:08:10,899 in the UK and other countries. 200 00:08:11,680 --> 00:08:12,810 We hope that one day, 201 00:08:12,949 --> 00:08:14,769 we can afford a large ship 202 00:08:14,920 --> 00:08:15,800 and bring him over 203 00:08:15,800 --> 00:08:17,000 with it for a fun trip, 204 00:08:17,000 --> 00:08:18,000 after he retires. 205 00:08:18,750 --> 00:08:20,769 Chinese people say, 206 00:08:20,829 --> 00:08:22,660 "it's impolite not to return..." 207 00:08:22,660 --> 00:08:23,660 This black liquid 208 00:08:23,829 --> 00:08:24,829 tastes weird. 209 00:08:24,949 --> 00:08:26,610 Pretend to have got used to it. 210 00:08:27,160 --> 00:08:28,430 This is killing me. 211 00:08:28,920 --> 00:08:30,550 Don't they have tea here? 212 00:08:31,670 --> 00:08:32,960 British people drink tea 213 00:08:32,960 --> 00:08:33,840 with milk. 214 00:08:33,908 --> 00:08:35,769 That'll make you feel even worse. 215 00:08:38,320 --> 00:08:39,200 Captain! 216 00:08:39,558 --> 00:08:40,288 If I may... 217 00:08:40,629 --> 00:08:41,320 I must interrupt 218 00:08:41,320 --> 00:08:43,720 your conversation with these two Chinese gentlemen. 219 00:08:43,720 --> 00:08:44,000 Sir, 220 00:08:44,549 --> 00:08:45,700 you come here for? 221 00:08:46,149 --> 00:08:46,840 Who is that? 222 00:08:48,360 --> 00:08:50,200 Mr. Hart, from the customs office. 223 00:08:50,200 --> 00:08:51,059 He's saying... 224 00:08:51,509 --> 00:08:52,360 that you, Mr. Gu, are 225 00:08:52,360 --> 00:08:53,549 doing business with foreign merchants 226 00:08:53,549 --> 00:08:55,000 against the imperial court's orders. 227 00:08:55,000 --> 00:08:55,960 The customs office 228 00:08:55,960 --> 00:08:56,909 will not let this ship 229 00:08:56,909 --> 00:08:57,740 set sail. 230 00:08:59,600 --> 00:09:01,399 This foreigner must be anxious, 231 00:09:01,429 --> 00:09:02,960 for trying to halt our ship. 232 00:09:02,960 --> 00:09:03,960 This is a warship. 233 00:09:04,149 --> 00:09:06,210 How is he able to stop it from sailing? 234 00:09:07,129 --> 00:09:07,750 If I may... 235 00:09:09,480 --> 00:09:10,269 Mr. Gu, 236 00:09:11,269 --> 00:09:12,600 you truly excel in 237 00:09:12,600 --> 00:09:13,659 devising schemes. 238 00:09:14,840 --> 00:09:15,960 You've even tricked the customs office 239 00:09:15,960 --> 00:09:17,019 of the Qing Empire. 240 00:09:18,669 --> 00:09:19,360 I can't believe 241 00:09:19,360 --> 00:09:21,200 this foreigner is so fluent in Mandarin! 242 00:09:21,200 --> 00:09:22,870 You smell of vinegar. 243 00:09:23,240 --> 00:09:24,169 There's no doubt 244 00:09:24,840 --> 00:09:26,639 that you're a rustic Shanxi man. 245 00:09:27,549 --> 00:09:28,639 I-I... 246 00:09:28,669 --> 00:09:30,750 He's probably a better debater than you. 247 00:09:30,750 --> 00:09:31,679 Gu Pingyuan, 248 00:09:32,029 --> 00:09:33,320 do you admit your guilt? 249 00:09:33,320 --> 00:09:33,970 Sir, 250 00:09:34,480 --> 00:09:35,779 what am I guilty of? 251 00:09:36,519 --> 00:09:38,049 Come with me. I'll tell you. 252 00:09:42,600 --> 00:09:43,330 Gu Pingyuan. 253 00:09:43,960 --> 00:09:45,840 I'm an official of the Qing Empire— 254 00:09:45,840 --> 00:09:47,840 is that something you acknowledge? 255 00:09:48,320 --> 00:09:49,149 Of course I do. 256 00:09:51,269 --> 00:09:52,470 Greetings, Mr. Hart. 257 00:09:55,909 --> 00:09:56,509 Sir, 258 00:09:56,960 --> 00:09:57,750 did you drag me here 259 00:09:57,750 --> 00:09:59,389 just to assert your authority? 260 00:09:59,389 --> 00:10:00,850 This is your last warning. 261 00:10:00,889 --> 00:10:03,080 A family has its rules, and so does a country. 262 00:10:03,080 --> 00:10:05,679 You've offended the law of the imperial court. 263 00:10:05,980 --> 00:10:06,500 What? 264 00:10:06,909 --> 00:10:09,509 Are you done doing business in the Qing Empire? 265 00:10:10,909 --> 00:10:11,509 Sir, 266 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:12,870 I don't get it. 267 00:10:13,549 --> 00:10:14,750 Please enlighten me. 268 00:10:15,870 --> 00:10:16,929 All the tea leaves, 269 00:10:16,960 --> 00:10:18,549 medicine, porcelain, and silk 270 00:10:18,549 --> 00:10:20,610 exported by the Qing Customs Office 271 00:10:20,669 --> 00:10:22,549 are procured and sold by the imperial court. 272 00:10:22,549 --> 00:10:23,629 This practice began 273 00:10:23,629 --> 00:10:24,549 in the Ming Dynasty. 274 00:10:24,549 --> 00:10:27,080 It has lasted for hundreds of years, and still persists in the Qing Empire. 275 00:10:27,080 --> 00:10:28,120 The trade used to be handled 276 00:10:28,120 --> 00:10:30,120 by the Guangzhou 13 Trading Houses. 277 00:10:30,120 --> 00:10:31,840 But due to the chaos in Jiangnan, 278 00:10:31,840 --> 00:10:32,549 the imperial court 279 00:10:32,549 --> 00:10:34,480 has allowed designated personnel 280 00:10:34,669 --> 00:10:36,720 to make transactions with foreign merchants in Shanghai. 281 00:10:36,720 --> 00:10:37,879 I've never heard of 282 00:10:37,909 --> 00:10:39,080 an individual businessman making deals 283 00:10:39,080 --> 00:10:40,080 with foreigners. 284 00:10:40,240 --> 00:10:41,769 If you insist on doing this, 285 00:10:42,149 --> 00:10:43,210 the customs office 286 00:10:43,389 --> 00:10:44,240 will arrest you, 287 00:10:44,240 --> 00:10:45,240 flog your butt, 288 00:10:45,320 --> 00:10:46,500 and behead you. 289 00:10:46,750 --> 00:10:48,029 Sir, a man of limited talent though I am, 290 00:10:48,029 --> 00:10:49,029 I've read a bit about 291 00:10:49,029 --> 00:10:51,029 the Elements of International Law. 292 00:10:51,029 --> 00:10:52,360 Imagine this scenario: 293 00:10:52,440 --> 00:10:54,169 Mr. Hart, suppose you bought 294 00:10:54,269 --> 00:10:55,509 a piece of porcelain 295 00:10:55,789 --> 00:10:57,669 from a Chinese merchant in private 296 00:10:57,669 --> 00:10:59,549 before returning to your homeland, 297 00:10:59,549 --> 00:11:01,029 would this Chinese merchant 298 00:11:01,029 --> 00:11:02,269 who made a transaction 299 00:11:02,269 --> 00:11:03,600 with you be prosecuted? 300 00:11:03,789 --> 00:11:05,590 No. That was a private purchase. 301 00:11:05,750 --> 00:11:07,320 Even if it were 1,000 or 10,000 pieces of porcelain, 302 00:11:07,320 --> 00:11:08,149 the deal was still fine. 303 00:11:08,149 --> 00:11:09,509 That solves the problem here, right? 304 00:11:09,509 --> 00:11:10,629 The tea leaves in this ship 305 00:11:10,629 --> 00:11:11,450 were bought 306 00:11:11,480 --> 00:11:13,340 by the captain from us in private. 307 00:11:13,480 --> 00:11:14,000 Here. 308 00:11:14,149 --> 00:11:14,960 Take a look. 309 00:11:15,909 --> 00:11:17,370 We even signed a contract. 310 00:11:18,750 --> 00:11:20,850 Everything's clearly stated in it. 311 00:11:20,710 --> 00:11:23,519 {\an8}[Tea Business Operative Trade Contract] 312 00:11:21,720 --> 00:11:23,250 So, this deal falls outside 313 00:11:23,679 --> 00:11:25,509 the purview of the customs office. 314 00:11:25,509 --> 00:11:26,389 As for whom the captain 315 00:11:26,389 --> 00:11:28,120 would like to invite for a trip, 316 00:11:28,200 --> 00:11:29,789 it's even further beyond your authority. 317 00:11:29,789 --> 00:11:30,519 Gu Pingyuan, 318 00:11:31,000 --> 00:11:32,830 you're playing games with me. 319 00:11:32,960 --> 00:11:34,659 It's only a clever turn of phrase. 320 00:11:34,659 --> 00:11:35,720 This barely means anything. 321 00:11:35,720 --> 00:11:36,720 Why does a captain 322 00:11:36,750 --> 00:11:38,279 need these many tea leaves? 323 00:11:38,389 --> 00:11:38,909 No. 324 00:11:39,080 --> 00:11:39,809 Sir, you see, 325 00:11:40,149 --> 00:11:41,000 these tea leaves 326 00:11:41,000 --> 00:11:42,600 have been through customs clearance and tax payment. 327 00:11:41,210 --> 00:11:43,019 {\an8}[Tea Business Operative Trade Contract] 328 00:11:42,960 --> 00:11:44,419 As for the trading volume— 329 00:11:44,870 --> 00:11:45,929 it's not specified 330 00:11:45,960 --> 00:11:47,720 in the law of the imperial court. 331 00:11:47,720 --> 00:11:48,789 You're taking advantage 332 00:11:48,789 --> 00:11:50,419 of legal loopholes. 333 00:11:50,509 --> 00:11:51,789 If others follow suit and sell 334 00:11:51,789 --> 00:11:52,669 tea leaves like you do, 335 00:11:52,669 --> 00:11:54,200 how should I deal with that? 336 00:11:54,950 --> 00:11:55,549 Sir, 337 00:11:55,870 --> 00:11:57,330 why not take a closer look? 338 00:12:01,840 --> 00:12:02,700 Read this part. 339 00:12:03,149 --> 00:12:04,320 The selling of this batch 340 00:12:04,320 --> 00:12:06,049 of tea leaves was made in Anhui. 341 00:12:06,320 --> 00:12:07,980 What does it have to do with us? 342 00:12:08,149 --> 00:12:08,909 I also know a bit 343 00:12:08,909 --> 00:12:10,009 about British law. 344 00:12:10,120 --> 00:12:11,720 Free trade is allowed there. 345 00:12:12,200 --> 00:12:13,470 The captain can do 346 00:12:13,600 --> 00:12:15,200 whatever business he wants. 347 00:12:15,269 --> 00:12:16,470 Have I got the message 348 00:12:16,870 --> 00:12:18,200 across to you, sir? 349 00:12:19,960 --> 00:12:21,620 This contract can't be valid. 350 00:12:21,720 --> 00:12:23,789 He'd sign it if you offered him 10 pounds. 351 00:12:23,789 --> 00:12:25,149 I-I'm going to sue him! 352 00:12:25,200 --> 00:12:25,720 Okay! 353 00:12:26,000 --> 00:12:27,000 Take him to court! 354 00:12:29,960 --> 00:12:30,820 My dear friend, 355 00:12:31,080 --> 00:12:32,740 let's talk this out. 356 00:12:32,909 --> 00:12:35,679 Can you just cancel 357 00:12:36,029 --> 00:12:36,789 this deal? 358 00:12:39,200 --> 00:12:40,059 "Dear friend"? 359 00:12:40,960 --> 00:12:41,889 A friend of mine, 360 00:12:42,269 --> 00:12:43,600 who you met at my place previously, 361 00:12:43,600 --> 00:12:44,629 is the procurement agent of tea leaves 362 00:12:44,629 --> 00:12:45,870 for the East India Company. 363 00:12:45,870 --> 00:12:46,870 He deeply regrets 364 00:12:47,120 --> 00:12:48,360 saying 365 00:12:48,389 --> 00:12:50,250 something disrespectful to you. 366 00:12:50,389 --> 00:12:51,000 What 367 00:12:51,029 --> 00:12:52,120 disrespectful things? 368 00:12:52,120 --> 00:12:53,320 He took money from Li Million. 369 00:12:53,320 --> 00:12:54,450 The latter told him 370 00:12:54,720 --> 00:12:56,269 that they could rake in more profits 371 00:12:56,269 --> 00:12:57,029 from Anhui tea 372 00:12:57,029 --> 00:12:58,509 if they ganged up on you tea merchants. 373 00:12:58,509 --> 00:12:59,720 But little did everyone 374 00:12:59,720 --> 00:13:01,029 expect that you could find a way 375 00:13:01,029 --> 00:13:01,909 to sell the tea leaves 376 00:13:01,909 --> 00:13:02,970 directly to India. 377 00:13:03,080 --> 00:13:03,629 If... 378 00:13:03,789 --> 00:13:05,120 If the tea leaves truly arrive in India, 379 00:13:05,120 --> 00:13:06,909 won't it be a giant slap in the agent's face? 380 00:13:06,909 --> 00:13:07,600 He spent 381 00:13:07,629 --> 00:13:09,299 most of his life climbing 382 00:13:09,440 --> 00:13:10,840 to his current position. 383 00:13:11,320 --> 00:13:12,570 He can assure you 384 00:13:12,789 --> 00:13:13,720 that from now on, 385 00:13:13,870 --> 00:13:15,080 he'll purchase Anhui tea leaves 386 00:13:15,080 --> 00:13:16,610 at the best price possible. 387 00:13:17,269 --> 00:13:19,169 You must not set a precedent. 388 00:13:19,240 --> 00:13:20,320 This batch of tea leaves 389 00:13:20,320 --> 00:13:20,870 is no big deal. 390 00:13:20,870 --> 00:13:23,580 But shipping it will destroy his reputation 391 00:13:23,750 --> 00:13:24,750 and career. 392 00:13:25,240 --> 00:13:26,080 But I'm only 393 00:13:26,120 --> 00:13:27,250 a tiny tea merchant. 394 00:13:27,789 --> 00:13:28,909 I don't represent the court, 395 00:13:28,909 --> 00:13:29,480 nor do I lead 396 00:13:29,480 --> 00:13:30,720 some tea merchants' association. 397 00:13:30,720 --> 00:13:32,429 Can my words make any difference? 398 00:13:32,429 --> 00:13:33,389 My dear friend, 399 00:13:34,409 --> 00:13:36,080 don't make things hard for me. 400 00:13:36,080 --> 00:13:36,870 Take it as a win. 401 00:13:36,870 --> 00:13:38,549 Don't push me any further. 402 00:13:39,269 --> 00:13:40,330 As the saying goes, 403 00:13:40,840 --> 00:13:42,629 you scratch my back, 404 00:13:42,669 --> 00:13:44,470 and I scratch yours. 405 00:13:44,509 --> 00:13:45,240 Right? 406 00:13:47,080 --> 00:13:47,820 Sir, I... 407 00:13:47,870 --> 00:13:49,509 I admire how articulate you are 408 00:13:49,509 --> 00:13:50,509 even in Mandarin. 409 00:13:50,840 --> 00:13:51,700 How about this? 410 00:13:53,200 --> 00:13:54,500 Tell your good friend 411 00:13:54,840 --> 00:13:56,720 that I'd include him in this deal. 412 00:13:57,029 --> 00:13:58,029 He can go to India 413 00:13:58,029 --> 00:13:58,960 with this shipment. 414 00:13:58,960 --> 00:13:59,519 However, 415 00:13:59,720 --> 00:14:01,750 don't even think about the dividends. 416 00:14:01,750 --> 00:14:02,440 When we have 417 00:14:02,480 --> 00:14:03,519 our own ship 418 00:14:03,789 --> 00:14:04,450 and expand 419 00:14:04,480 --> 00:14:05,909 our tea business worldwide, 420 00:14:05,909 --> 00:14:06,639 maybe we will 421 00:14:06,909 --> 00:14:08,440 let him join us as a partner. 422 00:14:09,960 --> 00:14:11,559 That's a satisfying answer. 423 00:14:12,080 --> 00:14:12,860 Sure. 424 00:14:13,269 --> 00:14:13,870 Later on, 425 00:14:14,269 --> 00:14:15,750 sign a contract with him. 426 00:14:16,600 --> 00:14:17,240 My friend, 427 00:14:17,909 --> 00:14:19,690 if you were a British merchant, 428 00:14:20,000 --> 00:14:20,909 I would really quit 429 00:14:20,909 --> 00:14:22,360 my job at the customs office 430 00:14:22,360 --> 00:14:23,549 and work as your partner. 431 00:14:23,549 --> 00:14:25,149 We would be rolling in money. 432 00:14:25,480 --> 00:14:28,409 Why can't that come true when I'm a Chinese merchant? 433 00:14:28,440 --> 00:14:30,269 In the face of such powerful cannons, 434 00:14:30,269 --> 00:14:31,840 the oriental cleverness 435 00:14:31,909 --> 00:14:33,029 is useless. 436 00:14:37,120 --> 00:14:38,320 I have to remind you. 437 00:14:39,240 --> 00:14:40,960 Some people from your hometown 438 00:14:40,960 --> 00:14:41,820 have come here. 439 00:14:55,110 --> 00:15:03,909 {\an8}[Shiliupu Pier] 440 00:15:04,549 --> 00:15:05,269 Mr. Gu! 441 00:15:06,320 --> 00:15:06,909 Buddy. 442 00:15:09,909 --> 00:15:11,440 It's a pleasure to meet you. 443 00:15:11,669 --> 00:15:13,120 You're a true friend in need. 444 00:15:13,120 --> 00:15:14,120 I'm grateful for your help. 445 00:15:14,120 --> 00:15:15,120 Don't mention it. 446 00:15:15,440 --> 00:15:16,120 I didn't realize 447 00:15:16,120 --> 00:15:17,389 such enormous ships exist 448 00:15:17,389 --> 00:15:18,919 until I reached this place. 449 00:15:20,029 --> 00:15:21,230 Where is your friend? 450 00:15:21,549 --> 00:15:22,960 He said he'd like to explore exotic lands, 451 00:15:22,960 --> 00:15:25,159 so he'll stay on the ship and go to India. 452 00:15:26,200 --> 00:15:27,669 I'd better go say hello to him now. 453 00:15:27,669 --> 00:15:28,470 You guys talk. 454 00:15:29,840 --> 00:15:30,480 Mr. Gu, 455 00:15:30,870 --> 00:15:32,200 the Tea Merchants' Association 456 00:15:32,200 --> 00:15:33,049 has escaped danger. 457 00:15:33,049 --> 00:15:34,840 All the credit goes to you, Mr. Gu. 458 00:15:34,840 --> 00:15:35,899 We're like family. 459 00:15:35,909 --> 00:15:37,389 Let's be frank with each other. 460 00:15:37,389 --> 00:15:39,450 I'm truly convinced of your ability. 461 00:15:41,389 --> 00:15:42,320 These notes were issued 462 00:15:42,320 --> 00:15:43,649 by the Four Major Banks. 463 00:15:44,210 --> 00:15:45,610 These are bills of sales. 464 00:15:46,840 --> 00:15:47,299 Well... 465 00:15:47,320 --> 00:15:48,750 Several twists in a day. 466 00:15:49,120 --> 00:15:50,409 If I were older, 467 00:15:50,629 --> 00:15:52,360 I'd be overwhelmed by you guys. 468 00:15:54,480 --> 00:15:55,909 New arrivals. Unload the goods! 469 00:15:55,909 --> 00:15:57,570 Pretend to be talking with me. 470 00:15:58,629 --> 00:16:00,159 Look to the east, behind me. 471 00:16:00,840 --> 00:16:01,769 It's Li Million. 472 00:16:02,120 --> 00:16:03,100 His face... 473 00:16:03,669 --> 00:16:04,990 Look at his face. 474 00:16:05,360 --> 00:16:07,559 This pleases me better than spring tea. 475 00:16:08,789 --> 00:16:10,840 Looks like he's about to eat someone alive. 476 00:16:10,840 --> 00:16:12,639 As if he had the stomach for that. 477 00:16:25,480 --> 00:16:26,480 There will be a day 478 00:16:27,320 --> 00:16:28,649 when I buy a large ship 479 00:16:30,120 --> 00:16:31,649 and extend our tea business 480 00:16:32,080 --> 00:16:33,409 to the whole wide world. 481 00:16:43,360 --> 00:16:44,490 Are you Gu Pingyuan? 482 00:16:45,190 --> 00:16:46,360 We're from the Bureau of Foreign Affairs. 483 00:16:46,360 --> 00:16:47,389 Come with us! 484 00:17:16,720 --> 00:17:17,588 How is it? 485 00:17:17,588 --> 00:17:18,789 Not as good as coffee. 486 00:17:31,349 --> 00:17:32,210 What happened? 487 00:17:32,509 --> 00:17:33,480 The Shanghai Bureau of Foreign Affairs 488 00:17:33,480 --> 00:17:36,279 has notified the customs office to halt this ship. 489 00:17:55,920 --> 00:17:56,509 Captain. 490 00:17:59,509 --> 00:18:01,190 As this is a trade dispute, 491 00:18:01,240 --> 00:18:03,160 I will not interfere or get involved in any way. 492 00:18:03,160 --> 00:18:03,710 This is 493 00:18:03,789 --> 00:18:05,269 defined as a trade dispute. 494 00:18:05,269 --> 00:18:06,470 The captain is saying 495 00:18:06,480 --> 00:18:08,440 that in principal, he won't intervene, 496 00:18:08,440 --> 00:18:10,309 so as to avoid any impacts on his job 497 00:18:10,309 --> 00:18:10,970 and career. 498 00:18:11,240 --> 00:18:11,880 Well... 499 00:18:12,589 --> 00:18:13,589 What does it mean? 500 00:18:13,880 --> 00:18:15,940 It means we're in a tricky situation. 501 00:18:16,000 --> 00:18:17,529 The only way to resolve this 502 00:18:17,589 --> 00:18:19,589 is to have it all dumped into the sea. 503 00:18:19,789 --> 00:18:20,829 What did he say now? 504 00:18:20,829 --> 00:18:21,630 He ordered... 505 00:18:21,640 --> 00:18:22,960 to have all these troublesome tea leaves 506 00:18:22,960 --> 00:18:24,089 thrown into the sea. 507 00:18:24,549 --> 00:18:25,269 What? 508 00:18:31,240 --> 00:18:32,019 Stop! 509 00:18:32,400 --> 00:18:32,960 Stop! 510 00:18:33,000 --> 00:18:33,640 Tell them 511 00:18:33,680 --> 00:18:35,160 to stop now. Right now! 512 00:18:36,240 --> 00:18:37,160 Say it! 513 00:18:38,109 --> 00:18:39,349 Are you even Chinese? 514 00:18:41,000 --> 00:18:41,680 Tell them 515 00:18:42,160 --> 00:18:44,200 I'll bear all the consequences. 516 00:18:45,829 --> 00:18:46,400 Next one! 517 00:18:47,480 --> 00:18:47,970 Stop it! 518 00:18:48,000 --> 00:18:48,480 Stop! 519 00:18:48,509 --> 00:18:49,160 Stop it! 520 00:18:49,480 --> 00:18:50,000 Here. 521 00:18:50,680 --> 00:18:51,160 Stop it! 522 00:18:51,269 --> 00:18:52,069 Stop! Stop! 523 00:18:52,160 --> 00:18:52,720 Stop it! 524 00:18:53,109 --> 00:18:53,789 Stop! 525 00:18:55,269 --> 00:18:55,920 He said 526 00:18:56,160 --> 00:18:58,289 he would take all the responsibility. 527 00:18:59,920 --> 00:19:02,549 I don't see any man here who can take all this responsibility. 528 00:19:02,549 --> 00:19:04,160 If you throw all the tea leaves into the sea, 529 00:19:04,160 --> 00:19:05,589 you will be in bigger trouble! 530 00:19:05,589 --> 00:19:07,250 You will have bigger trouble. 531 00:19:10,589 --> 00:19:11,269 He's saying 532 00:19:11,589 --> 00:19:14,319 that if any disputes arise in the customs office, 533 00:19:16,009 --> 00:19:17,589 without government orders, 534 00:19:17,589 --> 00:19:19,099 he won't intervene 535 00:19:19,210 --> 00:19:20,140 or get involved. 536 00:19:20,720 --> 00:19:21,920 This is only a dispute. 537 00:19:21,920 --> 00:19:23,880 There hasn't been a conclusion yet, right? 538 00:19:23,880 --> 00:19:26,309 Negotiation is needed for every business deal. 539 00:19:26,309 --> 00:19:27,109 If it turns out 540 00:19:27,109 --> 00:19:28,349 there is no legal impropriety, 541 00:19:28,349 --> 00:19:30,549 you'll be held accountable for your actions. 542 00:19:30,549 --> 00:19:32,509 You'll probably have to bid farewell 543 00:19:32,509 --> 00:19:34,200 to your ship for discarding all the goods! 544 00:19:34,200 --> 00:19:35,000 On top of that, 545 00:19:35,109 --> 00:19:36,700 you won't make a penny! 546 00:19:36,750 --> 00:19:38,240 You will get no money 547 00:19:38,440 --> 00:19:40,200 and won't see your boat anymore, 548 00:19:40,200 --> 00:19:42,240 due to discarding the tea. 549 00:19:43,720 --> 00:19:44,650 I dare say 550 00:19:44,750 --> 00:19:46,609 no one can guarantee me anything. 551 00:19:47,400 --> 00:19:49,660 He said no one could give him a guarantee. 552 00:19:49,789 --> 00:19:50,589 Guarantee? 553 00:19:52,470 --> 00:19:53,930 I can give you a guarantee. 554 00:19:54,200 --> 00:19:55,700 But I need two hours. 555 00:19:56,509 --> 00:19:58,160 If the dispute isn't resolved 556 00:19:58,160 --> 00:19:59,329 in two hours, 557 00:20:00,480 --> 00:20:01,269 I won't hold you back 558 00:20:01,269 --> 00:20:02,470 from doing anything. 559 00:20:03,690 --> 00:20:05,039 Tell him who I am. 560 00:20:05,589 --> 00:20:06,240 I... 561 00:20:06,589 --> 00:20:07,680 have traveled farther 562 00:20:07,680 --> 00:20:09,549 than any other tea merchant in China. 563 00:20:09,549 --> 00:20:10,720 My assets... 564 00:20:11,069 --> 00:20:11,789 are sufficient 565 00:20:11,789 --> 00:20:12,759 enough to pay for 566 00:20:12,789 --> 00:20:14,119 all the tea leaves here. 567 00:20:15,440 --> 00:20:16,160 But now, 568 00:20:16,200 --> 00:20:17,130 I need two hours. 569 00:20:17,750 --> 00:20:18,680 Just two hours. 570 00:20:19,750 --> 00:20:21,109 Tell him not to be a coward. 571 00:20:21,109 --> 00:20:23,509 He wishes you not to be a coward. 572 00:20:24,440 --> 00:20:26,170 You think I'm a big coward, huh? 573 00:20:27,720 --> 00:20:29,160 Seems like our friends here 574 00:20:29,160 --> 00:20:30,309 need a little more time 575 00:20:30,309 --> 00:20:31,970 to resolve this predicament. 576 00:20:32,470 --> 00:20:33,400 Tell all the ships 577 00:20:33,400 --> 00:20:34,200 to stay at bay. 578 00:20:34,869 --> 00:20:35,750 If they talk 579 00:20:35,750 --> 00:20:36,779 any more nonsense, 580 00:20:36,779 --> 00:20:38,480 I'll have them all sunk! 581 00:20:38,829 --> 00:20:39,589 Yes, sir! 582 00:20:40,289 --> 00:20:41,440 Bear further! 583 00:20:44,190 --> 00:20:45,589 I just give you two hours. 584 00:20:47,750 --> 00:20:48,750 Within the next two hours, 585 00:20:48,750 --> 00:20:49,509 that ship ahead 586 00:20:49,509 --> 00:20:51,000 won't come over to check the goods. 587 00:20:51,000 --> 00:20:51,589 However, 588 00:20:52,269 --> 00:20:53,869 you're only given two hours. 589 00:21:24,349 --> 00:21:25,150 Intendant Wu? 590 00:21:25,369 --> 00:21:28,450 {\an8}[Outstanding Talents] 591 00:21:26,000 --> 00:21:27,460 This matter concerns you? 592 00:21:28,509 --> 00:21:30,549 I'm here to see how things are going with my friend's 593 00:21:30,549 --> 00:21:31,480 small business. 594 00:21:32,150 --> 00:21:33,240 Small business? 595 00:21:34,549 --> 00:21:36,200 A British gunboat has been halted for it. 596 00:21:36,200 --> 00:21:37,640 You call it small business? 597 00:21:37,640 --> 00:21:38,640 Then what's big business, 598 00:21:38,640 --> 00:21:39,680 the kind that brings down 599 00:21:39,680 --> 00:21:41,150 the Shanghai Bureau of Foreign Affairs? 600 00:21:41,150 --> 00:21:42,410 {\an8}[Outstanding Talents] [Morals and Ethics] 601 00:21:42,549 --> 00:21:43,200 Intendant Wu, 602 00:21:43,130 --> 00:21:44,160 {\an8}[Shanghai Intendant, Liu Ruifen] 603 00:21:43,549 --> 00:21:44,240 Mr. Hart, 604 00:21:44,440 --> 00:21:45,039 be seated. 605 00:21:47,160 --> 00:21:48,440 As for the others, do not speak 606 00:21:48,440 --> 00:21:49,400 -unless you're called upon. -Mr. Wu, 607 00:21:49,400 --> 00:21:50,529 you are an official? 608 00:21:51,109 --> 00:21:51,890 I just bought 609 00:21:51,920 --> 00:21:53,250 a random official post. 610 00:21:53,589 --> 00:21:54,849 My life's at stake now. 611 00:21:55,400 --> 00:21:57,240 Tell me what the Bureau of Foreign Affairs has done— 612 00:21:57,240 --> 00:21:58,640 only the important part. 613 00:21:59,349 --> 00:22:00,549 This humble servant, Li Wantang, 614 00:22:00,549 --> 00:22:02,720 pays his respects to you, Intendant Liu. 615 00:22:02,720 --> 00:22:03,980 I have an official seal 616 00:22:04,200 --> 00:22:06,000 bestowed by the imperial court, 617 00:22:06,440 --> 00:22:07,390 which grants me the right 618 00:22:07,329 --> 00:22:09,440 {\an8}[Approved by the Ministry of Revenue] 619 00:22:07,480 --> 00:22:09,410 to solely manage the export of tea. 620 00:22:09,829 --> 00:22:10,799 Li Wantang, 621 00:22:11,269 --> 00:22:12,160 you're being too modest. 622 00:22:12,160 --> 00:22:13,609 This young man 623 00:22:13,720 --> 00:22:15,779 has conspired with Shanxi merchants 624 00:22:15,960 --> 00:22:16,920 and secretly 625 00:22:17,109 --> 00:22:19,380 gone in glove with the captain 626 00:22:19,680 --> 00:22:21,279 of a British warship to ship 627 00:22:21,349 --> 00:22:22,950 tea leaves to India for sale. 628 00:22:23,349 --> 00:22:24,750 Isn't it against the law? 629 00:22:25,109 --> 00:22:26,039 Won't it turn 630 00:22:26,069 --> 00:22:28,400 the exclusive operating rights agreement on tea trade 631 00:22:28,400 --> 00:22:29,960 between me and foreigners into a dead letter? 632 00:22:29,960 --> 00:22:31,180 Intendant Liu, 633 00:22:31,789 --> 00:22:32,990 I beg you for justice. 634 00:22:35,109 --> 00:22:35,970 Intendant Liu, 635 00:22:36,480 --> 00:22:38,480 Mr. Hart and I just had a discussion, 636 00:22:38,589 --> 00:22:40,190 and he reviewed my contract. 637 00:22:40,750 --> 00:22:41,440 This foreigner 638 00:22:41,440 --> 00:22:44,069 I'm dealing with only wants to buy some tea leaves 639 00:22:44,069 --> 00:22:45,200 and bring them home. 640 00:22:45,440 --> 00:22:46,440 Is it not allowed? 641 00:22:47,029 --> 00:22:48,269 Did anyone ask you to speak? 642 00:22:48,269 --> 00:22:49,640 Get him out and flog him! 643 00:22:50,480 --> 00:22:51,269 Why do you have to 644 00:22:51,269 --> 00:22:52,730 irritate him at this time? 645 00:22:53,440 --> 00:22:54,299 Intendant Liu, 646 00:22:54,720 --> 00:22:57,450 this young man you just lashed out at doesn't hold 647 00:22:57,680 --> 00:22:58,920 an official position, 648 00:22:58,920 --> 00:23:00,029 but he is in fact 649 00:23:00,400 --> 00:23:01,599 somewhat an officer. 650 00:23:02,069 --> 00:23:03,660 The Empress Dowager 651 00:23:03,789 --> 00:23:06,130 personally appointed him to be 652 00:23:06,240 --> 00:23:07,960 the Pacification Commissioner of Hefei. 653 00:23:07,960 --> 00:23:09,710 He's no ordinary commoner. 654 00:23:10,200 --> 00:23:11,059 Intendant Liu, 655 00:23:11,309 --> 00:23:12,440 please reconsider. 656 00:23:16,339 --> 00:23:17,240 Keeping silent at this time 657 00:23:17,240 --> 00:23:18,680 is an admission of guilt, isn't it? 658 00:23:18,680 --> 00:23:19,880 You've been bringing 659 00:23:20,029 --> 00:23:21,480 trouble to the Bureau of Foreign Affairs. 660 00:23:21,480 --> 00:23:22,680 What is it do you want? 661 00:23:23,920 --> 00:23:24,920 This matter should be handled 662 00:23:24,920 --> 00:23:26,980 by the customs office in your charge. 663 00:23:27,069 --> 00:23:30,069 Indeed, the customs office should take the lead on it. 664 00:23:30,160 --> 00:23:31,000 However, 665 00:23:31,509 --> 00:23:32,720 this young man's 666 00:23:32,750 --> 00:23:34,029 tea leaves 667 00:23:34,069 --> 00:23:36,240 were brought onto the ship in the name 668 00:23:36,240 --> 00:23:37,240 of a personal purchase 669 00:23:37,240 --> 00:23:39,279 upon completing legal procedures. 670 00:23:39,589 --> 00:23:41,250 I don't see any problems in it. 671 00:23:41,309 --> 00:23:42,809 It's just that Li Million 672 00:23:42,880 --> 00:23:43,940 disagrees with it. 673 00:23:44,000 --> 00:23:45,000 In this case, 674 00:23:45,109 --> 00:23:46,680 we need you to be the judge 675 00:23:46,720 --> 00:23:47,640 on this matter. 676 00:23:47,920 --> 00:23:49,049 A personal purchase 677 00:23:49,750 --> 00:23:51,680 of an entire province's tea leaves 678 00:23:51,789 --> 00:23:53,390 that can fill up a large ship? 679 00:23:53,400 --> 00:23:56,000 They're more than the buyer can consume in a lifetime! 680 00:23:56,000 --> 00:23:57,640 You guys mean to fool us. 681 00:23:57,680 --> 00:23:59,480 I don't believe any of that crap! 682 00:24:01,240 --> 00:24:02,480 Is it how the customs office works— 683 00:24:02,480 --> 00:24:03,410 through tricks? 684 00:24:03,440 --> 00:24:04,750 I supervise the customs affairs 685 00:24:04,750 --> 00:24:06,279 under the imperial decree. 686 00:24:06,549 --> 00:24:08,160 I'm coping with Li Million 687 00:24:08,240 --> 00:24:10,440 and Wu Caishen at the same time. 688 00:24:10,720 --> 00:24:11,480 You think I can 689 00:24:11,480 --> 00:24:13,279 afford to offend either of them? 690 00:24:13,829 --> 00:24:14,549 Besides, 691 00:24:14,789 --> 00:24:17,829 I can't find a single mistake in Mr. Gu's business contract 692 00:24:17,829 --> 00:24:19,960 signed in compliance with the court's regulations. 693 00:24:19,960 --> 00:24:21,640 That's why I'm handing over this matter to the Bureau of Foreign Affairs 694 00:24:21,640 --> 00:24:22,970 for you to preside over. 695 00:24:23,240 --> 00:24:25,390 You hold a high position. 696 00:24:25,480 --> 00:24:26,720 Of course you can see farther 697 00:24:26,720 --> 00:24:27,680 than I can. 698 00:24:28,269 --> 00:24:28,930 You weasel. 699 00:24:30,269 --> 00:24:31,309 You old weasel. 700 00:24:34,200 --> 00:24:35,130 Mr. Li and Mr. Gu. 701 00:24:35,269 --> 00:24:35,930 Gentlemen? 702 00:24:43,000 --> 00:24:43,799 Mr. Li, Mr. Gu, 703 00:24:44,000 --> 00:24:45,920 you've really put me on the spot. 704 00:24:46,880 --> 00:24:47,680 You see, 705 00:24:47,750 --> 00:24:49,549 I'm fairly new to this position. 706 00:24:49,589 --> 00:24:51,589 I haven't learned much about trade. 707 00:24:52,750 --> 00:24:53,480 Can you two 708 00:24:53,960 --> 00:24:55,349 both make a concession? 709 00:24:57,109 --> 00:24:57,970 Intendant Liu, 710 00:24:59,640 --> 00:25:02,880 this is a valid golden seal issued by the Ministry of Revenue. 711 00:25:02,880 --> 00:25:04,720 You cannot allow such practice to take hold. 712 00:25:04,720 --> 00:25:06,380 If you let them pass this time, 713 00:25:06,509 --> 00:25:08,240 then everyone else will follow suit 714 00:25:08,240 --> 00:25:09,720 and trade with foreigners directly. 715 00:25:09,720 --> 00:25:11,640 What will become of the country if nobody respects the exclusive rights 716 00:25:11,640 --> 00:25:13,069 granted by the imperial court? 717 00:25:13,069 --> 00:25:14,750 Making a fair judgement on this 718 00:25:14,750 --> 00:25:17,009 is easing the imperial court's worries. 719 00:25:17,440 --> 00:25:18,299 Intendant Liu, 720 00:25:18,640 --> 00:25:19,789 this batch of tea leaves 721 00:25:19,789 --> 00:25:21,519 is indeed a personal purchase. 722 00:25:21,720 --> 00:25:22,920 If you don't believe it, 723 00:25:22,920 --> 00:25:24,200 then put the captain of that gunboat 724 00:25:24,200 --> 00:25:25,000 on trial 725 00:25:25,269 --> 00:25:26,480 in the court of law. 726 00:25:26,750 --> 00:25:28,420 Should he dare to lie, 727 00:25:28,680 --> 00:25:29,750 have him taken down 728 00:25:30,029 --> 00:25:30,759 and flogged. 729 00:25:30,920 --> 00:25:31,880 What right do I have 730 00:25:31,880 --> 00:25:32,680 to punish him? 731 00:25:33,589 --> 00:25:34,920 If another war is triggered by it, 732 00:25:34,920 --> 00:25:36,789 won't I be dismissed from my position? 733 00:25:36,789 --> 00:25:37,829 That's a point. 734 00:25:39,069 --> 00:25:39,640 Intendant Liu, 735 00:25:39,640 --> 00:25:41,720 please examine into this matter carefully. 736 00:25:41,720 --> 00:25:43,789 There are loopholes in the law of the imperial court. 737 00:25:43,789 --> 00:25:44,829 You can't let these people 738 00:25:44,829 --> 00:25:46,160 take advantage of them. 739 00:25:46,549 --> 00:25:47,869 The position you're in requires you 740 00:25:47,869 --> 00:25:48,930 to uphold justice, 741 00:25:48,960 --> 00:25:51,019 so as to reassure the imperial court. 742 00:25:51,400 --> 00:25:52,680 How cunning. 743 00:25:54,160 --> 00:25:55,890 Can't you both take a step back, 744 00:25:56,349 --> 00:25:57,700 or negotiate again? 745 00:25:57,789 --> 00:25:58,400 Okay! 746 00:25:59,200 --> 00:25:59,829 Okay. 747 00:26:04,789 --> 00:26:05,319 Alright. 748 00:26:05,329 --> 00:26:07,009 It's time to stop the fuss. 749 00:26:07,269 --> 00:26:08,309 Why should I stop? 750 00:26:10,240 --> 00:26:11,559 Young man, 751 00:26:11,789 --> 00:26:13,450 can't you be good and grow tea? 752 00:26:14,720 --> 00:26:15,720 Haven't you suffered 753 00:26:15,720 --> 00:26:16,849 enough in Ningguta? 754 00:26:17,549 --> 00:26:19,210 Alright. Stop the kerfuffle. 755 00:26:19,240 --> 00:26:21,039 I've been pushed this far by you. 756 00:26:21,480 --> 00:26:23,069 It'll destroy the lives of many Anhui tea merchants 757 00:26:23,069 --> 00:26:24,440 if their spring tea doesn't sell. 758 00:26:24,440 --> 00:26:26,039 I'll back off if you back off. 759 00:26:34,750 --> 00:26:35,349 Hu. 760 00:26:36,160 --> 00:26:37,240 Hu! 761 00:26:37,750 --> 00:26:38,589 Come here. 762 00:26:42,720 --> 00:26:43,309 Mr. Li. 763 00:26:43,920 --> 00:26:44,849 No need for this. 764 00:26:45,349 --> 00:26:47,079 Any word that is given here today 765 00:26:47,079 --> 00:26:48,029 must be kept. 766 00:26:48,750 --> 00:26:50,079 Get the tea leaves back. 767 00:26:50,240 --> 00:26:51,579 All Anhui spring tea 768 00:26:51,640 --> 00:26:53,430 will be paid at the usual price. 769 00:26:53,589 --> 00:26:54,200 Is it okay? 770 00:26:54,589 --> 00:26:55,400 About that... 771 00:26:56,130 --> 00:26:57,519 Mr. Gu has the final say. 772 00:27:01,450 --> 00:27:02,980 I'll raise the price by 10%, 773 00:27:03,119 --> 00:27:04,779 if you withdraw the shipment. 774 00:27:11,920 --> 00:27:12,720 It's too late. 775 00:27:13,000 --> 00:27:14,109 If I withdraw it now, 776 00:27:14,109 --> 00:27:16,589 I'll be condemned as a dishonest businessman. 777 00:27:16,589 --> 00:27:18,289 All tea merchants in Anhui 778 00:27:18,480 --> 00:27:20,220 follow Mr. Gu's lead. 779 00:27:20,349 --> 00:27:21,269 Do you even hear 780 00:27:21,309 --> 00:27:22,519 what you're saying? 781 00:27:22,750 --> 00:27:23,480 Do you? 782 00:27:25,029 --> 00:27:26,480 He's just a young man, 783 00:27:26,720 --> 00:27:29,440 while you're head of the Tea Merchant's Association. 784 00:27:29,440 --> 00:27:30,640 Which matters more, he alone 785 00:27:30,640 --> 00:27:32,150 or the lives of all Anhui tea merchants? 786 00:27:32,150 --> 00:27:33,950 Are you getting old and foolish? 787 00:27:34,829 --> 00:27:35,440 Mr. Li, 788 00:27:36,109 --> 00:27:37,380 I prioritize trust 789 00:27:37,720 --> 00:27:39,269 in everything I do. 790 00:27:39,829 --> 00:27:40,680 Let me be clear— 791 00:27:40,680 --> 00:27:42,200 even if Mr. Gu told 792 00:27:42,269 --> 00:27:43,809 all Anhui tea merchants 793 00:27:43,880 --> 00:27:46,029 to jump into a pit of fire now, 794 00:27:46,400 --> 00:27:47,200 I'd do it. 795 00:27:52,509 --> 00:27:53,069 Fine. 796 00:27:54,589 --> 00:27:56,160 Very fine. 797 00:27:58,200 --> 00:27:59,269 The tea can't be withdrawn now, right? 798 00:27:59,269 --> 00:28:00,200 If I had agreed to it, 799 00:28:00,200 --> 00:28:01,789 I would've fallen into his trap. 800 00:28:01,789 --> 00:28:02,400 Report! 801 00:28:14,549 --> 00:28:15,170 Are you 802 00:28:15,200 --> 00:28:16,460 trying to get me fired? 803 00:28:48,069 --> 00:28:49,589 An anti-smuggling ship of the customs office 804 00:28:49,589 --> 00:28:51,160 has intercepted that warship. 805 00:28:51,160 --> 00:28:52,509 But the people on the warship 806 00:28:52,509 --> 00:28:54,160 reject any customs inspection. 807 00:28:54,160 --> 00:28:55,269 With the cover lifted, 808 00:28:55,269 --> 00:28:56,680 their cannon is ready to shoot. 809 00:28:56,680 --> 00:28:57,440 Now, 810 00:28:57,720 --> 00:28:59,299 I think we've hit the point 811 00:28:59,509 --> 00:29:00,549 of no return. 812 00:29:01,400 --> 00:29:02,180 It's all set. 813 00:29:02,309 --> 00:29:03,309 They'll open fire 814 00:29:04,029 --> 00:29:04,759 in two hours. 815 00:29:06,349 --> 00:29:07,000 Have you 816 00:29:07,000 --> 00:29:08,480 reached a conclusion yet? 817 00:29:14,720 --> 00:29:16,119 Intendant Liu, Mr. Hart, 818 00:29:16,480 --> 00:29:18,240 if you let them pass today, 819 00:29:18,349 --> 00:29:19,450 I will take this 820 00:29:19,480 --> 00:29:21,819 to the prince and the Ministry of Revenue 821 00:29:22,269 --> 00:29:23,400 and ask for a ruling. 822 00:29:23,440 --> 00:29:24,279 Fine. 823 00:29:24,720 --> 00:29:26,180 Ask them for a ruling then. 824 00:29:27,069 --> 00:29:28,319 A ruling? 825 00:29:28,890 --> 00:29:30,240 Once the gunboat opens fire, 826 00:29:30,240 --> 00:29:31,750 everyone on the anti-smuggling ship 827 00:29:31,750 --> 00:29:32,589 will die. 828 00:29:33,240 --> 00:29:33,970 This is 829 00:29:34,000 --> 00:29:35,640 a serious moment. 830 00:29:35,920 --> 00:29:37,200 Any exchange of fire will unleash hell, 831 00:29:37,200 --> 00:29:40,240 since they're still within the borders of the Qing Empire. 832 00:29:40,240 --> 00:29:40,920 Li Million, 833 00:29:41,440 --> 00:29:43,170 will you take a step back or not? 834 00:29:57,589 --> 00:29:59,240 You seem to be more audacious than Zhao Zilong, 835 00:29:59,240 --> 00:30:00,029 an ancient warrior 836 00:30:00,029 --> 00:30:01,359 renowned for his valor! 837 00:30:01,480 --> 00:30:03,160 The Bureau of Foreign Affairs is a government office. 838 00:30:03,160 --> 00:30:05,269 Let's respect the golden seal issued by the imperial court. 839 00:30:05,269 --> 00:30:06,089 Li Million, 840 00:30:06,440 --> 00:30:07,549 if you insist on halting the warship, 841 00:30:07,549 --> 00:30:08,720 then go ahead. 842 00:30:08,829 --> 00:30:09,829 Should there be serious consequences, 843 00:30:09,829 --> 00:30:11,200 you will answer to the Ministry of Revenue 844 00:30:11,200 --> 00:30:13,259 and the prince with that golden seal! 845 00:30:39,549 --> 00:30:42,029 Those enemy trading ships have withdrawn! 846 00:30:42,059 --> 00:30:43,000 Cease fire! 847 00:30:43,309 --> 00:30:44,509 Cease fire! 848 00:30:44,670 --> 00:30:45,609 Prepare to sail! 849 00:30:45,750 --> 00:30:46,880 Prepare to sail! 850 00:30:51,269 --> 00:30:52,130 What did he say? 851 00:30:52,440 --> 00:30:54,569 The opposing forces' ships have quit. 852 00:30:54,589 --> 00:30:55,200 Really? 853 00:30:55,349 --> 00:30:56,609 I'm coming down to you! 854 00:31:07,789 --> 00:31:09,480 This is a historic first! 855 00:31:11,440 --> 00:31:13,230 Congratulations in advance, Mr. Li. 856 00:31:13,230 --> 00:31:13,880 On what? 857 00:31:14,309 --> 00:31:15,240 These tea leaves 858 00:31:15,240 --> 00:31:16,910 will be sold at amazing prices in India. 859 00:31:16,910 --> 00:31:17,910 This transaction 860 00:31:18,000 --> 00:31:19,599 has enraged some Chinese... 861 00:31:19,940 --> 00:31:21,200 and also some British. 862 00:31:21,200 --> 00:31:24,000 Isn't it a historic first? 863 00:31:33,309 --> 00:31:35,410 Gu Pingyuan is truly smart. 864 00:31:36,720 --> 00:31:37,349 If I had known, 865 00:31:37,349 --> 00:31:38,769 I would've made him stay 866 00:31:39,240 --> 00:31:40,509 in Ningguta forever. 867 00:31:41,680 --> 00:31:42,440 Master, 868 00:31:43,000 --> 00:31:44,880 what's done can't be undone. 869 00:31:47,240 --> 00:31:48,269 I've raised a viper 870 00:31:48,269 --> 00:31:49,500 to harm myself. 871 00:31:50,480 --> 00:31:52,000 Every time it escapes death, 872 00:31:52,000 --> 00:31:53,799 its venomous fangs grow longer. 873 00:31:55,029 --> 00:31:56,890 It happens because of your mercy. 874 00:31:57,269 --> 00:31:58,200 It's the first time 875 00:31:58,200 --> 00:32:00,059 I've been complimented that way. 876 00:32:00,069 --> 00:32:00,930 Think about it. 877 00:32:01,349 --> 00:32:02,160 Today, 878 00:32:02,269 --> 00:32:03,349 you could've adamantly 879 00:32:03,349 --> 00:32:05,200 ordered to intercept the tea leaves— 880 00:32:05,200 --> 00:32:07,029 all hung on a single thought of yours. 881 00:32:07,029 --> 00:32:08,509 If that resulted in a disaster, 882 00:32:08,509 --> 00:32:09,880 we could survive it, 883 00:32:10,000 --> 00:32:10,609 but 884 00:32:10,680 --> 00:32:12,509 that young man would be crushed, right? 885 00:32:12,509 --> 00:32:14,019 So, he's still alive now 886 00:32:14,069 --> 00:32:15,750 exactly because of your mercy. 887 00:32:15,750 --> 00:32:16,769 What is mercy? 888 00:32:17,000 --> 00:32:18,000 What does it mean? 889 00:32:19,509 --> 00:32:20,960 -Madam Jin. -Get me my jade bowls! 890 00:32:20,960 --> 00:32:22,920 This must be the wine 891 00:32:22,960 --> 00:32:24,019 you treasure most. 892 00:32:24,549 --> 00:32:26,880 Its aroma is seeping out of the sealed jar. 893 00:32:30,170 --> 00:32:30,789 Smell it. 894 00:32:32,720 --> 00:32:33,880 What a lovely scent. 895 00:32:36,950 --> 00:32:37,950 Thank you, Madam. 896 00:32:44,680 --> 00:32:45,680 As the Association Head, 897 00:32:45,680 --> 00:32:47,009 you should drink first. 898 00:32:48,079 --> 00:32:48,869 Everyone, 899 00:32:49,920 --> 00:32:50,829 I never 900 00:32:50,880 --> 00:32:51,809 play by the book. 901 00:32:51,950 --> 00:32:52,990 I've come this far 902 00:32:53,200 --> 00:32:54,920 thanks to your support. 903 00:32:55,170 --> 00:32:56,400 Your kindness will forever 904 00:32:56,400 --> 00:32:57,529 engraved in my mind. 905 00:32:57,640 --> 00:32:58,109 Cheers. 906 00:32:58,400 --> 00:32:58,920 Cheers. 907 00:32:59,109 --> 00:32:59,680 Cheers. 908 00:33:09,680 --> 00:33:10,349 I've tasted 909 00:33:10,400 --> 00:33:11,910 many kinds of fruit wine. 910 00:33:12,109 --> 00:33:13,569 But what I'm drinking now— 911 00:33:13,680 --> 00:33:14,750 so fruity and not sour at all— 912 00:33:14,750 --> 00:33:15,609 is rarely seen. 913 00:33:16,109 --> 00:33:17,710 It's a pity that we can't wait 914 00:33:18,160 --> 00:33:19,440 till Mr. Li comes back to enjoy 915 00:33:19,440 --> 00:33:20,619 such good wine together. 916 00:33:20,619 --> 00:33:21,859 Silly you. 917 00:33:22,680 --> 00:33:23,630 This wine 918 00:33:23,880 --> 00:33:25,380 belongs to Mr. Li. 919 00:33:25,920 --> 00:33:26,829 He got it as a gift 920 00:33:26,829 --> 00:33:27,960 from some French merchants 921 00:33:27,960 --> 00:33:28,589 during a delivery 922 00:33:28,589 --> 00:33:30,049 of tea leaves to Xinjiang. 923 00:33:30,109 --> 00:33:31,730 The merchants planned to buy a piece of land 924 00:33:31,730 --> 00:33:33,910 in Turpan to grow grapes and make wine. 925 00:33:34,480 --> 00:33:36,240 These few jars are samples. 926 00:33:36,309 --> 00:33:37,710 Drink as much as you like. 927 00:33:37,960 --> 00:33:38,680 Mr. Gu, 928 00:33:39,160 --> 00:33:40,069 do you know 929 00:33:40,069 --> 00:33:42,200 why we invited you over from Shanghai? 930 00:33:43,680 --> 00:33:44,240 Why? 931 00:33:44,789 --> 00:33:46,750 We provided some assistance with the matter 932 00:33:46,750 --> 00:33:48,349 concerning Anhui tea merchants. 933 00:33:48,349 --> 00:33:49,200 In return, 934 00:33:49,480 --> 00:33:51,269 you helped us make a fortune. 935 00:33:51,920 --> 00:33:52,789 That said, 936 00:33:53,109 --> 00:33:54,509 as the Association Head, 937 00:33:54,960 --> 00:33:56,789 you're responsible to help us 938 00:33:57,509 --> 00:33:59,549 earn something else than money, right? 939 00:33:59,549 --> 00:34:00,109 Right. 940 00:34:00,589 --> 00:34:01,990 We're not short of money. 941 00:34:05,390 --> 00:34:07,069 It's not that easy to be the Association Head. 942 00:34:07,069 --> 00:34:08,070 You have to be a role model 943 00:34:08,070 --> 00:34:09,800 in both character and conduct. 944 00:34:09,880 --> 00:34:10,539 Mr. Gu, 945 00:34:10,760 --> 00:34:12,269 you did one thing 946 00:34:12,800 --> 00:34:14,059 that I find admirable. 947 00:34:16,960 --> 00:34:17,960 What is it, Madam? 948 00:34:18,550 --> 00:34:20,280 I heard a marriage was arranged 949 00:34:20,550 --> 00:34:22,510 for you in Anhui when you were little. 950 00:34:22,510 --> 00:34:23,710 Then it was canceled. 951 00:34:23,880 --> 00:34:24,840 Later on, you met 952 00:34:24,880 --> 00:34:26,670 a girl from Shanxi, our hometown. 953 00:34:26,670 --> 00:34:28,070 Because of you, she has decided 954 00:34:28,070 --> 00:34:30,719 to remain single all her life to take care of her father. 955 00:34:30,719 --> 00:34:31,960 That sounds unfair to her, 956 00:34:31,960 --> 00:34:33,690 a Shanxi fellow of ours, right? 957 00:34:33,880 --> 00:34:34,360 No. 958 00:34:34,440 --> 00:34:35,019 No... 959 00:34:35,110 --> 00:34:35,920 Is it true? 960 00:34:39,630 --> 00:34:40,679 Mr. Gu is young. 961 00:34:40,710 --> 00:34:41,670 He'd like to exude his charm elsewhere. 962 00:34:41,670 --> 00:34:43,400 This is not entirely his fault. 963 00:34:43,440 --> 00:34:44,230 Shut up. 964 00:34:45,550 --> 00:34:46,150 Do you think 965 00:34:46,150 --> 00:34:46,960 Mr. Gu is like you? 966 00:34:46,960 --> 00:34:48,190 You can't even keep count of 967 00:34:48,190 --> 00:34:48,670 your wives, 968 00:34:48,670 --> 00:34:49,590 children, and money! 969 00:34:49,590 --> 00:34:50,550 If he was like you, 970 00:34:50,550 --> 00:34:51,630 I would just ignore him. 971 00:34:51,630 --> 00:34:52,360 Mr. Gu, 972 00:34:52,480 --> 00:34:53,380 be a good man, 973 00:34:53,630 --> 00:34:54,920 and don't learn from him. 974 00:34:54,920 --> 00:34:55,840 Why are we suddenly 975 00:34:55,840 --> 00:34:57,000 talking about me now? 976 00:34:57,000 --> 00:34:57,630 I'll drink. 977 00:34:57,630 --> 00:34:59,150 You continue talking to him. 978 00:34:59,150 --> 00:34:59,800 Madam, 979 00:35:00,320 --> 00:35:01,980 the girl you're talking about 980 00:35:02,150 --> 00:35:03,550 is Chang Yu'er, right? 981 00:35:04,710 --> 00:35:05,429 She knows 982 00:35:05,960 --> 00:35:06,960 I was once engaged 983 00:35:06,960 --> 00:35:08,090 back in my hometown. 984 00:35:08,880 --> 00:35:10,739 But wasn't it canceled in the end? 985 00:35:11,000 --> 00:35:12,800 Why are you bringing it up again? 986 00:35:15,070 --> 00:35:16,679 It's perfectly normal 987 00:35:17,150 --> 00:35:21,480 for a man to take several wives and concubines, right? 988 00:35:24,800 --> 00:35:26,599 Say it again. I'd like to hear it. 989 00:35:26,840 --> 00:35:27,440 My love, 990 00:35:27,510 --> 00:35:28,550 I'm a bit drunk 991 00:35:28,590 --> 00:35:29,449 from that wine. 992 00:35:29,800 --> 00:35:31,090 It has messed up my mind. 993 00:35:31,090 --> 00:35:31,880 I'm feeling dizzy. 994 00:35:31,880 --> 00:35:34,070 I heard this Shanxi girl 995 00:35:34,090 --> 00:35:35,809 came from afar to save you. 996 00:35:35,920 --> 00:35:37,550 She's deeply in love with you. 997 00:35:37,550 --> 00:35:39,349 What exactly are you going to do? 998 00:35:43,800 --> 00:35:44,659 Say something. 999 00:35:45,400 --> 00:35:47,860 What do you think you are, a piece of ginseng? 1000 00:35:48,360 --> 00:35:49,420 I will treat her... 1001 00:35:50,630 --> 00:35:51,510 with proper etiquette. 1002 00:35:51,510 --> 00:35:52,000 Bah! 1003 00:35:52,400 --> 00:35:53,510 What proper etiquette? 1004 00:35:53,510 --> 00:35:54,840 Don't you feel guilty at all? 1005 00:35:54,840 --> 00:35:55,550 Why did you voluntarily 1006 00:35:55,550 --> 00:35:56,070 risk your life 1007 00:35:56,070 --> 00:35:57,269 to save her father's? 1008 00:35:57,360 --> 00:35:58,889 Her father is my lifesaver. 1009 00:35:59,320 --> 00:36:00,510 Do you think you're keeping accounts 1010 00:36:00,510 --> 00:36:01,550 here as a businessman, 1011 00:36:01,550 --> 00:36:03,010 noting each transaction clearly? 1012 00:36:03,010 --> 00:36:03,840 My silly friend, 1013 00:36:03,840 --> 00:36:04,480 things 1014 00:36:04,550 --> 00:36:07,590 between men and women are inextricable tangles in nature. 1015 00:36:07,590 --> 00:36:09,130 How can they be sorted out? 1016 00:36:10,230 --> 00:36:11,360 What's on your mind? 1017 00:36:11,510 --> 00:36:12,849 Do you have a plan? 1018 00:36:14,480 --> 00:36:16,000 It's been a long enough time. 1019 00:36:16,000 --> 00:36:18,130 How much longer do you want to stall it? 1020 00:36:25,000 --> 00:36:26,599 I'm running out of patience. 1021 00:36:27,190 --> 00:36:28,760 Look at my friend Mr. Gu here. 1022 00:36:28,760 --> 00:36:31,110 He survived the attacks of people 1023 00:36:31,400 --> 00:36:33,739 and wolves in Ningguta. 1024 00:36:35,030 --> 00:36:37,110 Yet when it comes to his marriage... 1025 00:36:38,150 --> 00:36:39,480 Are you unable to speak now? 1026 00:36:39,480 --> 00:36:40,030 No. 1027 00:36:40,510 --> 00:36:41,440 I'm afraid that she doesn't 1028 00:36:41,440 --> 00:36:42,550 think I'm good enough. 1029 00:36:42,550 --> 00:36:44,280 You're indeed not good enough. 1030 00:36:46,710 --> 00:36:47,539 Madam, 1031 00:36:48,070 --> 00:36:49,469 when I parted with Yu'er, 1032 00:36:49,550 --> 00:36:51,610 she knew I was going back to Anhui 1033 00:36:51,690 --> 00:36:52,889 to marry the girl 1034 00:36:53,280 --> 00:36:54,880 I was engaged to at that time. 1035 00:36:54,960 --> 00:36:55,590 But that girl 1036 00:36:55,590 --> 00:36:57,070 married someone else in the end. 1037 00:36:57,070 --> 00:36:58,070 If, at this moment, 1038 00:36:58,070 --> 00:36:59,789 I go back to Yu'er, 1039 00:36:59,920 --> 00:37:01,050 what will she think? 1040 00:37:01,070 --> 00:37:01,760 Won't she think 1041 00:37:01,760 --> 00:37:03,010 I don't cherish her enough? 1042 00:37:03,010 --> 00:37:04,000 What right do I have 1043 00:37:04,000 --> 00:37:05,329 to make her wait so long? 1044 00:37:05,670 --> 00:37:06,309 Besides, 1045 00:37:06,510 --> 00:37:07,280 if one day 1046 00:37:07,280 --> 00:37:08,190 I'm forced to revert 1047 00:37:08,190 --> 00:37:09,440 to my old life of hardship, 1048 00:37:09,440 --> 00:37:10,840 how will that leave her? 1049 00:37:14,280 --> 00:37:15,489 However, 1050 00:37:15,880 --> 00:37:17,869 you can't keep 1051 00:37:17,960 --> 00:37:20,280 Miss Chang waiting forever 1052 00:37:20,630 --> 00:37:22,360 for you. 1053 00:37:23,590 --> 00:37:24,670 That's right. 1054 00:37:26,070 --> 00:37:27,639 Shouldn't we 1055 00:37:27,710 --> 00:37:29,639 find a good husband 1056 00:37:29,960 --> 00:37:32,389 for her? 1057 00:37:33,630 --> 00:37:36,000 How sensible my husband is. 1058 00:37:37,010 --> 00:37:38,539 The purpose of this meeting 1059 00:37:38,719 --> 00:37:40,739 is getting a confirmation from you. 1060 00:37:43,030 --> 00:37:44,030 I have actually found 1061 00:37:44,030 --> 00:37:45,539 an eligible bachelor for Miss Chang. 1062 00:37:45,539 --> 00:37:47,480 He can propose marriage to her tomorrow. 1063 00:37:47,480 --> 00:37:48,039 Mr. Gu, 1064 00:37:48,070 --> 00:37:49,030 just say a word, 1065 00:37:50,000 --> 00:37:52,139 and we'll be there to help you. 1066 00:37:52,480 --> 00:37:54,960 This long-standing problem has been solved now. 1067 00:37:54,960 --> 00:37:55,920 To Mr. Gu! 1068 00:37:56,400 --> 00:37:57,800 This is what we should do. 1069 00:37:58,030 --> 00:37:58,960 Hold on. 1070 00:37:59,880 --> 00:38:01,070 Well, I... 1071 00:38:01,800 --> 00:38:03,460 I don't think it's a good idea. 1072 00:38:04,480 --> 00:38:05,809 How is it not a good idea? 1073 00:38:06,960 --> 00:38:08,110 You've decided to treat her with proper etiquette. 1074 00:38:08,110 --> 00:38:08,920 You can't stop her 1075 00:38:08,920 --> 00:38:10,150 from marrying someone else, can you? 1076 00:38:10,150 --> 00:38:11,809 Aren't you being too selfish? 1077 00:38:15,550 --> 00:38:17,280 What is it that you want? 1078 00:38:26,070 --> 00:38:26,710 Alright. 1079 00:38:27,480 --> 00:38:29,809 Today, we're gathered with good friends. 1080 00:38:30,000 --> 00:38:30,760 Fine wine is on the table. 1081 00:38:30,760 --> 00:38:31,550 Come on. 1082 00:38:31,590 --> 00:38:32,510 Let's raise our glasses. 1083 00:38:32,510 --> 00:38:33,000 Come on! 1084 00:38:33,360 --> 00:38:34,449 Cheers to 1085 00:38:34,480 --> 00:38:36,110 solving a big problem for Mr. Gu. 1086 00:38:36,110 --> 00:38:36,570 Come on. 1087 00:38:36,630 --> 00:38:37,480 Smell the wine. 1088 00:38:37,480 --> 00:38:38,590 Drink up. 1089 00:38:38,630 --> 00:38:39,690 -Come on. -Come on. 1090 00:38:39,710 --> 00:38:40,110 No, no, no! 1091 00:38:40,110 --> 00:38:41,050 Wait a moment. 1092 00:38:41,400 --> 00:38:43,059 Put this matter aside for now. 1093 00:38:44,320 --> 00:38:45,849 I'll go meet her right away. 1094 00:38:46,190 --> 00:38:47,320 I need to make things 1095 00:38:47,590 --> 00:38:49,250 clear with her face-to-face. 1096 00:38:50,150 --> 00:38:51,360 Such good wine. 1097 00:38:51,400 --> 00:38:52,559 It really is. 1098 00:38:52,920 --> 00:38:53,550 Come on. 1099 00:38:53,550 --> 00:38:54,699 Would you like more? 1100 00:38:54,920 --> 00:38:55,960 Come on. 1101 00:38:56,590 --> 00:38:57,710 What do you think of the smell? 1102 00:38:57,710 --> 00:38:58,639 Terrific. 1103 00:39:01,920 --> 00:39:02,550 Madam, 1104 00:39:04,030 --> 00:39:05,800 you've found a bachelor for her already? 1105 00:39:05,800 --> 00:39:06,440 Is it true? 1106 00:39:09,630 --> 00:39:10,710 He really needs 1107 00:39:10,710 --> 00:39:11,510 a little push. 1108 00:39:13,110 --> 00:39:14,369 His care for Miss Chang 1109 00:39:14,550 --> 00:39:16,480 just threw him into a panic, right? 1110 00:39:16,880 --> 00:39:18,030 We had no other choice 1111 00:39:18,030 --> 00:39:19,210 but to push you. 1112 00:39:19,630 --> 00:39:21,239 What else could we do? 1113 00:39:21,320 --> 00:39:22,190 We're unable to trick you. 1114 00:39:22,190 --> 00:39:22,719 Alright. 1115 00:39:22,760 --> 00:39:23,559 It's settled. 1116 00:39:23,590 --> 00:39:24,550 Sit down and drink. 1117 00:39:24,550 --> 00:39:25,440 Let's go on with our talk. 1118 00:39:25,440 --> 00:39:26,550 How is it a good time for drinks now? 1119 00:39:26,550 --> 00:39:27,030 I... 1120 00:39:27,440 --> 00:39:29,590 I'd better propose marriage to her right away. 1121 00:39:29,590 --> 00:39:31,389 But before that, I need to go back 1122 00:39:31,550 --> 00:39:33,670 to Anhui and discuss it with my mother. 1123 00:39:33,670 --> 00:39:35,070 I must get well prepared. 1124 00:39:35,070 --> 00:39:36,760 I should get going right now. 1125 00:39:37,230 --> 00:39:37,880 Great! 1126 00:39:38,760 --> 00:39:39,820 This entire night, 1127 00:39:39,840 --> 00:39:42,260 you've finally said one thing right. 1128 00:39:42,480 --> 00:39:44,320 A horse carriage has been prepared for you. 1129 00:39:44,320 --> 00:39:46,030 Just set off when the city gate opens 1130 00:39:46,030 --> 00:39:47,840 tomorrow morning, and you'll be home within one day. 1131 00:39:47,840 --> 00:39:48,760 When you get home, 1132 00:39:48,760 --> 00:39:49,840 you'll have to 1133 00:39:49,880 --> 00:39:51,010 depend on yourself. 1134 00:39:51,360 --> 00:39:53,159 We've done what friends should. 1135 00:39:53,400 --> 00:39:54,840 You're no longer a scholar. 1136 00:39:54,840 --> 00:39:56,590 So free yourself of those 1137 00:39:56,760 --> 00:39:58,280 silly dorks' principles, 1138 00:39:58,320 --> 00:39:59,150 will you? 1139 00:40:03,030 --> 00:40:03,670 Madam, 1140 00:40:07,030 --> 00:40:08,590 thank you for the kind reminder. 1141 00:40:08,590 --> 00:40:11,250 Or Yu'er and I would've missed out on each other. 1142 00:40:18,360 --> 00:40:18,960 Pingyuan, 1143 00:40:19,190 --> 00:40:19,880 bad news! 1144 00:40:20,230 --> 00:40:21,559 Mother wants to see you. 1145 00:40:31,400 --> 00:40:31,960 Mother. 1146 00:40:32,840 --> 00:40:33,570 You're back. 1147 00:40:34,550 --> 00:40:36,630 I heard you hurriedly rush in. 1148 00:40:37,320 --> 00:40:38,840 Pingwen told me there was bad news. 1149 00:40:38,840 --> 00:40:40,099 That really scared me. 1150 00:40:40,710 --> 00:40:41,730 Where is Ms. Bai? 1151 00:40:42,000 --> 00:40:42,900 What Ms. Bai? 1152 00:40:43,320 --> 00:40:43,920 Mother, 1153 00:40:44,230 --> 00:40:44,960 I mean Yimei. 1154 00:40:50,650 --> 00:40:52,010 She woke up and left. 1155 00:40:53,800 --> 00:40:55,599 I couldn't persuade her to stay. 1156 00:40:56,480 --> 00:40:57,440 She told us 1157 00:40:59,230 --> 00:41:01,070 not to mention her name anymore, 1158 00:41:02,440 --> 00:41:04,400 or our family might get in trouble. 1159 00:41:05,280 --> 00:41:07,800 Ms. Bai no longer exists in the world. 1160 00:41:11,150 --> 00:41:12,230 How could we let her 1161 00:41:12,840 --> 00:41:13,760 leave alone? 1162 00:41:14,400 --> 00:41:15,949 That was what she wanted. 1163 00:41:16,110 --> 00:41:18,099 We can't make her stay. 1164 00:41:18,150 --> 00:41:19,320 Just leave her be. 1165 00:41:20,190 --> 00:41:21,449 I want to keep her here. 1166 00:41:22,280 --> 00:41:22,960 It's not 1167 00:41:22,980 --> 00:41:24,110 because I fancy her, 1168 00:41:24,630 --> 00:41:26,289 but because I promised Mr. Bai 1169 00:41:26,960 --> 00:41:28,489 to protect her all her life. 1170 00:41:29,840 --> 00:41:31,239 Just like that, she left. 1171 00:41:31,590 --> 00:41:32,400 In this vast world, 1172 00:41:32,400 --> 00:41:33,530 where can I find her? 1173 00:41:37,510 --> 00:41:38,400 She left 1174 00:41:39,360 --> 00:41:41,820 because she doesn't want to see you anymore. 1175 00:41:43,360 --> 00:41:44,820 She'll absolutely object 1176 00:41:44,880 --> 00:41:46,340 to getting married again, 1177 00:41:47,480 --> 00:41:49,510 and even more to being a freeloader here, 1178 00:41:49,510 --> 00:41:51,400 idling her time away and getting old. 1179 00:41:51,400 --> 00:41:53,030 Don't you think? 1180 00:41:54,030 --> 00:41:55,230 Just leave her be. 1181 00:41:57,280 --> 00:41:59,070 It's time you learned to let go. 1182 00:42:00,030 --> 00:42:02,550 All good things must come to an end. 1183 00:42:06,840 --> 00:42:08,500 Let's go visit Mr. Bai's tomb. 1184 00:42:13,550 --> 00:42:14,190 Mother, 1185 00:42:14,800 --> 00:42:15,800 what did Yimei say 1186 00:42:15,800 --> 00:42:16,840 when she left? 1187 00:42:22,630 --> 00:42:24,570 She said she refused to live under anyone's roof, 1188 00:42:24,570 --> 00:42:28,789 {\an8}[Mr. Bai Shi'an's Tomb] 1189 00:42:25,880 --> 00:42:28,079 and that she would lead a life of her own. 1190 00:42:39,840 --> 00:42:41,300 A weak woman though she is, 1191 00:42:42,400 --> 00:42:43,860 she has more grit than I do. 1192 00:42:46,880 --> 00:42:49,889 {\an8}[Mr. Bai Shi'an's Tomb] 1193 00:42:46,960 --> 00:42:47,590 Mr. Bai, 1194 00:42:48,190 --> 00:42:49,320 you heard it, right? 1195 00:42:50,510 --> 00:42:51,360 Don't worry. 1196 00:42:52,550 --> 00:42:53,590 Yimei is a blessed girl. 1197 00:42:53,590 --> 00:42:54,519 She will be fine. 1198 00:42:56,000 --> 00:42:57,599 Mother and I are leaving now. 1199 00:42:58,920 --> 00:43:00,650 When I get any news about Yimei, 1200 00:43:01,760 --> 00:43:02,800 I'll visit you again.