1 00:01:37,570 --> 00:01:42,920 [Spring of The Blade] 2 00:01:43,550 --> 00:01:46,000 [Episode 11] 3 00:01:58,680 --> 00:01:59,740 What are you doing? 4 00:02:01,510 --> 00:02:02,350 Master. 5 00:02:04,400 --> 00:02:05,680 I now know I was wrong. 6 00:02:09,750 --> 00:02:11,410 Everything that has happened 7 00:02:11,870 --> 00:02:12,870 is all my fault. 8 00:02:14,710 --> 00:02:17,310 I shouldn't have disobeyed my parents' orders 9 00:02:17,910 --> 00:02:20,370 and insisted on marrying you as a concubine. 10 00:02:21,190 --> 00:02:22,920 I shouldn't have counted on you 11 00:02:23,150 --> 00:02:24,480 to shield the three of us 12 00:02:25,280 --> 00:02:26,540 from life's harships. 13 00:02:28,870 --> 00:02:30,190 It's all my fault. 14 00:02:32,750 --> 00:02:34,000 What do you mean? 15 00:02:35,240 --> 00:02:38,360 Are you saying you were 16 00:02:38,960 --> 00:02:40,750 blind to marry me? 17 00:02:43,630 --> 00:02:45,120 How dare you! 18 00:02:56,310 --> 00:02:57,360 Master. 19 00:02:59,800 --> 00:03:01,120 Master. 20 00:03:02,560 --> 00:03:06,150 No matter what, Zhengjun is your own flesh and blood. 21 00:03:07,030 --> 00:03:09,160 Even if he’s made a thousand mistakes, 22 00:03:09,710 --> 00:03:10,910 you can't just stand by 23 00:03:10,910 --> 00:03:12,570 and watch him fend for himself 24 00:03:12,750 --> 00:03:14,150 in prison, can you? 25 00:03:15,310 --> 00:03:16,280 Concubine Mei. 26 00:03:16,910 --> 00:03:17,960 Mei Yinghua. 27 00:03:18,310 --> 00:03:20,180 Everyone in the residence knows 28 00:03:20,240 --> 00:03:21,700 that I dote on you the most. 29 00:03:23,150 --> 00:03:25,800 Otherwise, how would I put up with you 30 00:03:25,800 --> 00:03:27,460 causing trouble all the time? 31 00:03:30,800 --> 00:03:32,120 If I didn't care for 32 00:03:32,590 --> 00:03:33,840 that little brat, 33 00:03:34,280 --> 00:03:36,120 why would I personally go to the prison 34 00:03:36,120 --> 00:03:37,400 and give him 70 lashes? 35 00:03:39,630 --> 00:03:41,150 70 lashes? 36 00:03:41,910 --> 00:03:43,640 You might as well take his life! 37 00:03:45,150 --> 00:03:46,680 Such a narrow-minded view. 38 00:03:47,840 --> 00:03:49,450 If I didn't give him 70 lashes, 39 00:03:49,450 --> 00:03:50,910 would that guy surnamed Yan 40 00:03:50,910 --> 00:03:52,800 actually believe he was framed? 41 00:03:53,240 --> 00:03:54,430 I saved his life! 42 00:03:55,590 --> 00:03:56,800 70 lashes is already 43 00:03:57,240 --> 00:03:58,440 letting him off easy. 44 00:04:00,240 --> 00:04:00,970 I don't care. 45 00:04:01,630 --> 00:04:03,960 Either way, you must get him out of prison. 46 00:04:04,800 --> 00:04:06,520 If you don't save Zhengjun, 47 00:04:08,710 --> 00:04:10,370 I'll die right in front of you. 48 00:04:11,190 --> 00:04:11,960 Then die. 49 00:04:12,240 --> 00:04:13,910 Master! 50 00:04:22,120 --> 00:04:23,430 The Eldest Young Master is back! 51 00:04:23,430 --> 00:04:25,230 The Eldest Young Master is back! 52 00:04:25,600 --> 00:04:27,240 The Eldest Young Master is back! 53 00:04:27,240 --> 00:04:29,040 The Eldest Young Master is back! 54 00:04:30,310 --> 00:04:30,800 Mother! 55 00:04:32,370 --> 00:04:35,550 [Xie's Eldest Young Master, Xie Zhenglun] 56 00:04:34,680 --> 00:04:35,150 Mother! 57 00:04:55,510 --> 00:04:56,720 Get up. 58 00:05:05,600 --> 00:05:06,930 My son has grown taller. 59 00:05:08,480 --> 00:05:11,920 This is Zhenglun, the Eldest Brother everyone talks about. 60 00:05:12,240 --> 00:05:14,500 I have been thinking about you every day. 61 00:05:21,270 --> 00:05:22,600 Zhengjun, he... 62 00:05:29,040 --> 00:05:29,510 Mother. 63 00:05:32,390 --> 00:05:33,150 I'm here. 64 00:05:35,360 --> 00:05:36,360 It seems 65 00:05:36,870 --> 00:05:38,870 he is Concubine Mei's weakness. 66 00:05:44,870 --> 00:05:46,120 Xie Shu 67 00:05:47,600 --> 00:05:51,260 wants me to take the fall for this corruption charge all by myself. 68 00:05:52,480 --> 00:05:53,680 Yan Rui 69 00:05:54,420 --> 00:05:57,420 wants to use my life in exchange for merits. 70 00:06:09,160 --> 00:06:10,510 Fine. 71 00:06:11,390 --> 00:06:12,630 Then we shall 72 00:06:14,630 --> 00:06:17,040 gamble our lives with them once more. 73 00:06:45,390 --> 00:06:46,630 Second Young Master, 74 00:06:46,920 --> 00:06:48,630 your time has come. 75 00:06:56,220 --> 00:06:56,870 Lord Yan! 76 00:06:56,870 --> 00:06:57,760 Save me! 77 00:06:58,630 --> 00:07:01,000 I have accepted Lord Wei's gift on his behalf. 78 00:07:01,000 --> 00:07:02,240 As for Second Young Master Xie, 79 00:07:02,240 --> 00:07:03,500 you must not touch him. 80 00:07:29,160 --> 00:07:31,220 What else do you have up your sleeves? 81 00:08:46,400 --> 00:08:47,260 Don't kill him! 82 00:08:55,990 --> 00:08:58,790 [Shen Che] 83 00:09:08,030 --> 00:09:09,670 Here are the noodles you wanted. 84 00:09:09,670 --> 00:09:11,480 I made this for you myself. 85 00:09:11,870 --> 00:09:12,720 Eat up. 86 00:09:15,320 --> 00:09:16,920 Your skills have regressed. 87 00:09:18,720 --> 00:09:19,960 That's for sure. 88 00:09:20,630 --> 00:09:21,830 As a corrupt official 89 00:09:21,870 --> 00:09:23,600 living a life of pleasure and leisure every day, 90 00:09:23,600 --> 00:09:26,060 my skills naturally can't compare to yours. 91 00:09:28,750 --> 00:09:30,550 You are all alone in the capital. 92 00:09:31,240 --> 00:09:32,840 It must have been hard on you. 93 00:09:41,200 --> 00:09:42,360 Eat slowly. 94 00:09:43,360 --> 00:09:44,460 Since you are back, 95 00:09:45,360 --> 00:09:47,420 why don't you stay for a few more days? 96 00:09:50,480 --> 00:09:52,080 I've prepared a room for you. 97 00:09:58,870 --> 00:10:00,530 I still have some things to do. 98 00:10:00,720 --> 00:10:02,120 After you finish eating, 99 00:10:02,120 --> 00:10:02,790 rest early. 100 00:10:15,670 --> 00:10:17,000 I recall ordering that 101 00:10:17,390 --> 00:10:18,970 during the lockdown of the Xie Residence, 102 00:10:18,970 --> 00:10:20,900 no one is allowed to enter or leave. 103 00:10:21,200 --> 00:10:21,840 Yes. 104 00:10:22,030 --> 00:10:24,490 Then thank you for doing me a favor, Lord Yan. 105 00:10:24,870 --> 00:10:26,910 So you're relying on my authority to throw your weight around now. 106 00:10:26,910 --> 00:10:27,600 Tell me. 107 00:10:28,030 --> 00:10:30,090 What brings you here so late at night? 108 00:10:31,720 --> 00:10:34,110 If you can't give me a convincing reason, 109 00:10:34,320 --> 00:10:36,850 I'll escort you back to the residence myself. 110 00:10:39,600 --> 00:10:41,260 Since I left Chen's Tea House, 111 00:10:41,360 --> 00:10:42,670 it's been a long time since 112 00:10:42,670 --> 00:10:45,330 I had osmanthus candy with such a strong flavor. 113 00:10:45,630 --> 00:10:47,000 Miss, don't tell me you 114 00:10:47,150 --> 00:10:49,240 went through all the trouble of escaping from the residence 115 00:10:49,240 --> 00:10:50,840 just to trick me out of candy. 116 00:10:51,070 --> 00:10:52,070 What's up? 117 00:10:52,870 --> 00:10:54,000 You wanted to see me? 118 00:10:54,080 --> 00:10:54,600 Yes. 119 00:10:54,910 --> 00:10:55,640 I missed you. 120 00:10:59,510 --> 00:11:00,540 At the same time, 121 00:11:00,630 --> 00:11:02,490 I also want to tell you something. 122 00:11:03,840 --> 00:11:05,010 Lord Yan, 123 00:11:05,630 --> 00:11:07,290 can you withdraw your troops? 124 00:11:08,240 --> 00:11:09,480 What a letdown. 125 00:11:09,870 --> 00:11:11,480 I put on such a big show 126 00:11:11,790 --> 00:11:13,720 just to be able to see you every day. 127 00:11:14,390 --> 00:11:15,720 If I withdraw my troops, 128 00:11:16,120 --> 00:11:18,250 wouldn't that put me far away from you? 129 00:11:20,960 --> 00:11:29,790 ♪ The immortal with green hair ♪ 130 00:11:31,990 --> 00:11:39,790 ♪ Lazy and flirtatious ♪ 131 00:11:40,240 --> 00:11:40,990 What's wrong? 132 00:11:40,990 --> 00:11:45,210 ♪ Drinking toasts ♪ 133 00:11:43,120 --> 00:11:44,000 Xie Shu said 134 00:11:45,200 --> 00:11:47,200 that the first time he met my mother, 135 00:11:49,030 --> 00:11:50,830 she was singing Tale of the Pipa. 136 00:11:59,000 --> 00:12:00,630 The way her water sleeves danced 137 00:11:59,390 --> 00:12:05,380 ♪ Waiting for a dream to sink into the depths of the night ♪ 138 00:12:02,390 --> 00:12:04,250 looked exactly like a butterfly. 139 00:12:05,530 --> 00:12:11,510 ♪ Waiting for a rain to wash away the heat burning in my eyes ♪ 140 00:12:11,150 --> 00:12:12,030 Unfortunately, 141 00:12:11,610 --> 00:12:16,900 ♪ Waiting for a few flowers to bloom, then quietly fall ♪ 142 00:12:13,790 --> 00:12:15,920 I've never heard my mother sing opera. 143 00:12:16,960 --> 00:12:23,020 ♪ Only then do I understand right from what's wrong and bitter ♪ 144 00:12:19,720 --> 00:12:21,150 I wonder if it's really 145 00:12:22,390 --> 00:12:23,840 as beautiful as he described. 146 00:12:23,090 --> 00:12:29,280 ♪ Pear blossoms drift through the courtyard, fluttering like snowflakes in a song ♪ 147 00:12:28,000 --> 00:12:29,270 My mother once said 148 00:12:29,310 --> 00:12:35,570 ♪ Singing the silence of love and hate ♪ 149 00:12:30,390 --> 00:12:33,390 she also yearned for an unwavering love. 150 00:12:35,670 --> 00:12:41,960 ♪ Which moment is hypothetical, and which is a real choice? ♪ 151 00:12:35,840 --> 00:12:37,790 But ever since I can remember, 152 00:12:39,870 --> 00:12:41,800 she had became a different person. 153 00:12:41,980 --> 00:12:47,880 ♪ Who is drifting aimlessly in the wind? ♪ 154 00:12:43,360 --> 00:12:44,820 She stopped singing opera 155 00:12:47,480 --> 00:12:48,600 and no longer had any desires. 156 00:12:47,900 --> 00:12:54,070 ♪ I wonder why joy is always so scarce in this world ♪ 157 00:12:54,090 --> 00:13:00,190 ♪ I wonder, is that tear a loss or a gain? ♪ 158 00:12:57,030 --> 00:12:58,160 In this inner court, 159 00:12:59,080 --> 00:13:00,360 there lived so many women. 160 00:13:00,210 --> 00:13:06,430 ♪ Two souls trapped on the opposite banks oflife and death ♪ 161 00:13:02,240 --> 00:13:05,750 My mother was just one of them. 162 00:13:06,450 --> 00:13:12,130 ♪ May you and I overcome karma's bonds ♪ 163 00:13:17,120 --> 00:13:18,030 Her smiles, 164 00:13:19,240 --> 00:13:20,120 her tears, 165 00:13:22,840 --> 00:13:23,870 her dreams, 166 00:13:25,960 --> 00:13:27,120 has been buried in 167 00:13:30,510 --> 00:13:31,910 this inner courtyard. 168 00:13:41,070 --> 00:13:46,680 ♪ Waiting for a dream to sink into the depths of the night ♪ 169 00:13:44,960 --> 00:13:45,760 Xie Qingyuan. 170 00:13:46,770 --> 00:13:52,690 ♪ Waiting for a rain to wash away the heat burning in my eyes ♪ 171 00:13:52,030 --> 00:13:53,510 Have you ever loved a woman? 172 00:13:52,750 --> 00:13:58,270 ♪ Waiting for a few flowers to bloom, then quietly fall ♪ 173 00:13:58,350 --> 00:14:04,380 ♪ Only then do I understand right from what's wrong and bitter ♪ 174 00:14:01,200 --> 00:14:02,860 What kind of question is that? 175 00:14:04,450 --> 00:14:10,520 ♪ Pear blossoms drift through the courtyard, fluttering like snowflakes in a song ♪ 176 00:14:04,750 --> 00:14:06,030 I just want to know 177 00:14:07,030 --> 00:14:08,490 under what circumstances 178 00:14:08,630 --> 00:14:10,440 a man would give up 179 00:14:10,680 --> 00:14:16,820 ♪ Singing the silence of love and hate ♪ 180 00:14:11,630 --> 00:14:13,390 the woman he loves. 181 00:14:16,890 --> 00:14:23,250 ♪ Which moment is hypothetical, and which is a real choice? ♪ 182 00:14:22,910 --> 00:14:24,030 In order to protect her. 183 00:14:23,270 --> 00:14:29,630 ♪ Who is drifting aimlessly in the wind? ♪ 184 00:14:29,660 --> 00:14:35,810 ♪ I wonder why joy is always so scarce in this world ♪ 185 00:14:33,240 --> 00:14:34,640 Let my Second Brother go. 186 00:14:35,840 --> 00:14:42,110 ♪ I wonder, is that tear a loss or a gain? ♪ 187 00:14:39,320 --> 00:14:40,000 Yan Rui. 188 00:14:40,750 --> 00:14:42,030 You clearly know 189 00:14:42,140 --> 00:14:48,200 ♪ Two souls trapped on the opposite banks oflife and death ♪ 190 00:14:42,670 --> 00:14:45,320 that my Second Brother is simply 191 00:14:45,670 --> 00:14:47,800 the most insignificant little shrimp 192 00:14:48,230 --> 00:14:53,900 ♪ May you and I overcome karma's bonds ♪ 193 00:14:48,750 --> 00:14:50,610 in this murky waters of Hengtang. 194 00:14:52,240 --> 00:14:53,440 What you want to catch 195 00:14:53,930 --> 00:15:00,110 ♪ The wind blows away old memories, piling them in heaps before the door ♪ 196 00:14:54,360 --> 00:14:56,220 is the big fish behind him, right? 197 00:14:59,270 --> 00:15:00,000 Am I right? 198 00:15:00,130 --> 00:15:06,110 ♪ No one speaks for anyone else ♪ 199 00:15:06,350 --> 00:15:12,150 ♪ Which page is a missed opportunity, and which holds my hopes? ♪ 200 00:15:13,960 --> 00:15:14,790 [Xie Residence of Hengtang] 201 00:15:17,720 --> 00:15:18,870 His Lordship has ordered 202 00:15:18,870 --> 00:15:20,130 to withdraw the guards 203 00:15:20,150 --> 00:15:20,810 and return. 204 00:15:21,350 --> 00:15:22,690 [Xie Residence of Hengtang] 205 00:15:21,390 --> 00:15:22,080 Yes, Sir! 206 00:15:23,910 --> 00:15:25,390 Thank you, Lord Yan. 207 00:15:26,670 --> 00:15:27,440 Zhenglun. 208 00:15:27,910 --> 00:15:28,550 Yes. 209 00:15:29,200 --> 00:15:31,600 Take your brother to rest and recover. 210 00:15:33,390 --> 00:15:34,120 Yes, Father. 211 00:15:42,870 --> 00:15:44,930 A trip to the Criminal Justice Office 212 00:15:45,480 --> 00:15:47,440 has taken a heavy toll on him. 213 00:15:48,270 --> 00:15:50,750 Second Brother cares most about preserving his reputation. 214 00:15:50,750 --> 00:15:53,150 When has he ever been subject to such injustice? 215 00:15:53,150 --> 00:15:56,440 Second Young Master Xie was the victim of an assassination attempt yesterday. 216 00:15:56,440 --> 00:15:58,700 It looks like he is still a little shaken. 217 00:15:59,120 --> 00:16:00,240 Lord Xie, 218 00:16:00,630 --> 00:16:03,430 please prepare some calming herbal soups for him. 219 00:16:03,480 --> 00:16:05,450 Did you say... assassination? 220 00:16:06,080 --> 00:16:07,010 What do you mean? 221 00:16:10,510 --> 00:16:13,220 I suppose since the case is about to be solved, 222 00:16:13,670 --> 00:16:15,670 someone wanted to make a last-ditch attempt. 223 00:16:15,670 --> 00:16:17,200 But rest assured, Lord Xie. 224 00:16:17,390 --> 00:16:18,320 Your son is fine. 225 00:16:19,000 --> 00:16:20,870 He only suffered some minor injuries 226 00:16:20,870 --> 00:16:22,130 and a little hardship. 227 00:16:23,510 --> 00:16:24,840 The hardship... 228 00:16:25,240 --> 00:16:27,080 is also his own fault. 229 00:16:28,480 --> 00:16:29,030 Indeed. 230 00:16:30,270 --> 00:16:32,390 Second Young Master is young and ignorant. 231 00:16:32,390 --> 00:16:34,190 He fell for Guo Baofeng's tricks 232 00:16:34,790 --> 00:16:36,920 and resold the disaster relief grain. 233 00:16:36,960 --> 00:16:38,220 Although he is guilty, 234 00:16:38,670 --> 00:16:40,720 fortunately he is not the mastermind. 235 00:16:40,720 --> 00:16:43,050 Besides, the money has been compensated. 236 00:16:43,120 --> 00:16:44,000 So for this case... 237 00:16:44,000 --> 00:16:44,870 Lord Yan. 238 00:16:47,150 --> 00:16:49,050 The tea beside you 239 00:16:50,440 --> 00:16:54,120 is lotus seed tea prepared by my daughter Qingyuan herself. 240 00:16:56,440 --> 00:16:58,210 It clears inner heat 241 00:16:58,630 --> 00:16:59,890 and relieves worries. 242 00:17:00,550 --> 00:17:02,160 Please have a taste. 243 00:17:28,109 --> 00:17:29,710 The tea brewed by Fourth Lady 244 00:17:29,720 --> 00:17:30,960 is indeed delicious. 245 00:17:35,400 --> 00:17:36,660 Since that's the case, 246 00:17:37,640 --> 00:17:39,900 how about closing the case after autumn? 247 00:17:41,510 --> 00:17:43,350 That way, everyone will be happy. 248 00:17:43,350 --> 00:17:44,740 Sounds great. 249 00:17:45,440 --> 00:17:46,400 Thank you. 250 00:17:46,880 --> 00:17:48,110 No need to thank me. 251 00:17:48,480 --> 00:17:50,140 You should thank Fourth Lady. 252 00:17:50,400 --> 00:17:53,680 If she hadn't persuaded me with her eloquence, 253 00:17:55,480 --> 00:17:56,880 I don't think this matter 254 00:17:57,160 --> 00:17:59,160 would have been settled so quickly. 255 00:18:04,680 --> 00:18:06,200 In that case, 256 00:18:06,310 --> 00:18:08,350 I owe the greatest thanks to myself 257 00:18:09,880 --> 00:18:13,680 for having such a wonderful daughter. 258 00:18:19,510 --> 00:18:20,440 Qingyuan. 259 00:18:21,590 --> 00:18:22,680 Lord Yan 260 00:18:23,200 --> 00:18:25,030 is generous and righteous. 261 00:18:25,350 --> 00:18:26,640 You should pick a day 262 00:18:26,720 --> 00:18:28,000 to visit the Yan residence 263 00:18:28,000 --> 00:18:30,480 and formally thank him in person. 264 00:18:32,240 --> 00:18:32,920 Yes. 265 00:18:33,640 --> 00:18:34,240 Indeed. 266 00:18:34,920 --> 00:18:35,720 The Eighteen Scholars Camellias 267 00:18:35,720 --> 00:18:36,750 at my residence 268 00:18:38,240 --> 00:18:39,770 are blooming beautifully. 269 00:18:40,030 --> 00:18:41,270 Please stop by whenever 270 00:18:41,270 --> 00:18:42,600 you have some free time. 271 00:18:43,240 --> 00:18:44,030 Yes. 272 00:18:59,590 --> 00:19:00,400 Yes. 273 00:19:28,960 --> 00:19:31,790 I, Xie Shu, stand ready to receive the decree. 274 00:19:35,350 --> 00:19:36,640 It seems Lord Xie 275 00:19:37,110 --> 00:19:38,840 knew the Emperor would do this. 276 00:19:41,240 --> 00:19:43,000 Commissioner Hu's influence 277 00:19:43,960 --> 00:19:45,480 in the court 278 00:19:46,160 --> 00:19:48,090 is truly not to be underestimated. 279 00:19:48,310 --> 00:19:49,910 The Emperor's grace is vast. 280 00:19:50,270 --> 00:19:52,310 I am deeply grateful. 281 00:20:05,510 --> 00:20:07,840 Since the Emperor trusts Lord Xie so much, 282 00:20:08,590 --> 00:20:11,720 I'm sure you will not disappoint him 283 00:20:11,960 --> 00:20:13,960 and resolve the disaster relief efforts. 284 00:20:13,960 --> 00:20:17,960 The corruption and famine in Hengtang are about to be resolved. 285 00:20:19,030 --> 00:20:21,640 I hope Lord Xie can lend a hand 286 00:20:25,240 --> 00:20:26,240 and help me out. 287 00:20:29,070 --> 00:20:29,880 Of course. 288 00:20:31,310 --> 00:20:32,310 No problem at all. 289 00:20:46,840 --> 00:20:49,180 [Moonlight Casts Its Radiance] 290 00:20:48,030 --> 00:20:48,590 Father. 291 00:20:53,680 --> 00:20:55,110 What are you doing? 292 00:20:53,870 --> 00:20:55,770 [Moonlight Casts Its Radiance] 293 00:20:56,030 --> 00:20:57,880 Second Brother has already been punished for his mistakes. 294 00:20:57,880 --> 00:20:59,480 My mother simply loves her son dearly 295 00:20:59,480 --> 00:21:01,640 and didn't mean to be disrespectful to you. 296 00:21:01,640 --> 00:21:03,400 Please lift the detention order. 297 00:21:03,400 --> 00:21:04,160 Zhengjun... 298 00:21:05,310 --> 00:21:06,750 still needs his mother's care. 299 00:21:06,750 --> 00:21:09,880 Are there not enough maids and nannies in the residence? 300 00:21:10,550 --> 00:21:13,120 Do you really need that good-for-nothing mother of yours 301 00:21:13,120 --> 00:21:14,950 to take care of the injured? 302 00:21:15,880 --> 00:21:18,280 My mother has been prideful her whole life. 303 00:21:18,400 --> 00:21:19,660 It's really pitiful to 304 00:21:19,920 --> 00:21:20,980 treat her this way. 305 00:21:21,350 --> 00:21:22,350 Pitiful? 306 00:21:23,160 --> 00:21:24,760 She brought it upon herself. 307 00:21:25,270 --> 00:21:27,170 Only a fool like you 308 00:21:27,480 --> 00:21:29,280 would be fooled by her tears. 309 00:21:29,590 --> 00:21:31,160 When I was in the Northern Frontier, 310 00:21:31,160 --> 00:21:32,760 how many times did I tell you? 311 00:21:33,000 --> 00:21:34,310 A man 312 00:21:35,070 --> 00:21:36,530 must not be soft-hearted. 313 00:21:38,830 --> 00:21:40,550 We have guests in the residence. 314 00:21:40,550 --> 00:21:42,240 Lord Yan will head out soon. 315 00:21:42,440 --> 00:21:44,830 How would it look if he saw you kneeling here? 316 00:21:44,830 --> 00:21:47,350 Are you trying to embarrass me? 317 00:21:47,960 --> 00:21:48,890 I wouldn't dare. 318 00:21:49,160 --> 00:21:49,640 Get up. 319 00:21:57,440 --> 00:22:00,240 The Fourth Lady has always been bold and reckless. 320 00:22:00,510 --> 00:22:01,310 Just now, 321 00:22:02,200 --> 00:22:05,200 you even dared to eavesdrop on the Emperor's secrets. 322 00:22:06,110 --> 00:22:08,710 You knew I was here but you didn't say anything. 323 00:22:09,240 --> 00:22:11,200 That means you tacitly allowed me to listen in, 324 00:22:11,200 --> 00:22:12,730 so it's not eavesdropping. 325 00:22:13,640 --> 00:22:15,440 You are just twisting the truth. 326 00:22:16,070 --> 00:22:18,000 I really didn't mean to eavesdrop. 327 00:22:18,030 --> 00:22:19,640 I came to inform Your Lordship 328 00:22:19,640 --> 00:22:21,680 that your personal belongings have been loaded onto the carriage. 329 00:22:21,680 --> 00:22:23,080 You can leave at any time. 330 00:22:24,790 --> 00:22:25,440 What? 331 00:22:26,000 --> 00:22:27,000 Burning bridges? 332 00:22:28,070 --> 00:22:29,790 So eager to kick me out? 333 00:22:31,110 --> 00:22:33,680 Who was the one who cited laws one by one 334 00:22:34,350 --> 00:22:35,640 just to make me stay? 335 00:22:37,070 --> 00:22:37,930 Your Lordship, 336 00:22:38,160 --> 00:22:39,890 shouldn't you be magnanimous? 337 00:22:41,070 --> 00:22:43,070 Why bicker with a weak woman like me? 338 00:22:44,550 --> 00:22:45,750 I am not magnanimous. 339 00:22:47,350 --> 00:22:50,010 I'm the kind of person who nitpicks everything. 340 00:22:52,310 --> 00:22:54,240 Then what do you want, Your Lordship? 341 00:22:54,240 --> 00:22:55,350 Wait for my word. 342 00:22:55,960 --> 00:22:58,160 There will be times when I will need you. 343 00:23:13,310 --> 00:23:16,160 The notoginseng powder for Yuanwai's Residence on the East Street? 344 00:23:16,160 --> 00:23:17,480 How dare you little brat even try to 345 00:23:17,480 --> 00:23:20,480 get involved in a deal worth a hundred taels of silver? 346 00:23:22,270 --> 00:23:23,550 Can you tell the difference between a 20-head 347 00:23:23,550 --> 00:23:24,880 and a 40-head? 348 00:23:27,790 --> 00:23:29,400 Wenshan panax notoginseng. 349 00:23:29,440 --> 00:23:31,570 The main root looks like a lion's head, 350 00:23:32,110 --> 00:23:33,820 and the cross-section looks like a chrysanthemum. 351 00:23:33,820 --> 00:23:36,280 It's a shame they overdid it with the sulfur. 352 00:23:36,310 --> 00:23:38,710 Even the copper scale pan has turned green. 353 00:23:48,310 --> 00:23:49,200 Fine. 354 00:23:49,370 --> 00:23:51,890 Since Fourth Lady knows these herbs, 355 00:23:52,310 --> 00:23:53,170 then do you know 356 00:23:53,240 --> 00:23:55,770 the difference between Qingbei and Songbei? 357 00:23:56,160 --> 00:23:57,070 You should know that 358 00:23:57,070 --> 00:23:58,480 one must not be careless with medicine. 359 00:23:58,480 --> 00:23:59,880 One wrong herb and it could mean... 360 00:23:59,880 --> 00:24:01,830 The ones with a crescent shape in the middle are the highest grade, 361 00:24:01,830 --> 00:24:04,240 while those that vary greatly in size are of the next grade. 362 00:24:04,240 --> 00:24:05,700 What's so hard about that? 363 00:24:05,920 --> 00:24:07,140 Just like how you 364 00:24:07,400 --> 00:24:09,750 delivered 5 taels of bird's nest to the Xie Residence, 365 00:24:09,750 --> 00:24:11,210 but recorded it as 8 taels. 366 00:24:12,160 --> 00:24:14,230 Did you really think the fake bird's nests made of rice paste 367 00:24:14,230 --> 00:24:15,580 would go unnoticed? 368 00:24:18,030 --> 00:24:21,490 The person recommended by Second Madam Mei is indeed capable. 369 00:24:22,720 --> 00:24:24,680 Look at your fat face. 370 00:24:25,270 --> 00:24:26,270 You must have been 371 00:24:26,960 --> 00:24:29,000 feeding yourself with all that extra profit, right? 372 00:24:29,000 --> 00:24:30,160 You are making baseless accusations! 373 00:24:30,160 --> 00:24:32,030 You all are making baseless accusations! 374 00:24:32,030 --> 00:24:34,350 Don't think just because you took over this pharmacy from Second Madam, 375 00:24:34,350 --> 00:24:35,950 you can do whatever you want. 376 00:24:36,070 --> 00:24:38,160 Who doesn't know that you, Fourth Lady Xie, 377 00:24:38,160 --> 00:24:40,560 have always been at odds with Second Madam? 378 00:24:41,680 --> 00:24:43,200 Baseless accusations? 379 00:24:43,680 --> 00:24:46,560 Do you really think I'm a cold-hearted master? 380 00:24:47,790 --> 00:24:48,350 Come, 381 00:24:48,920 --> 00:24:50,220 listen up. 382 00:24:51,110 --> 00:24:53,310 Besides these substandard herbs, 383 00:24:53,310 --> 00:24:56,160 there's a drawer full of fake donkey-hide gelatin. 384 00:24:56,160 --> 00:24:58,840 And on the third shelf of cabinet C in the warehouse, 385 00:24:58,840 --> 00:25:00,070 12 bags of Sichuan pepper 386 00:25:00,070 --> 00:25:01,510 are waiting to be mixed with sawdust. 387 00:25:01,510 --> 00:25:02,790 Am I right? 388 00:25:04,240 --> 00:25:05,930 And your little grandson's 389 00:25:06,200 --> 00:25:08,000 tuition at the private academy in the south of the city 390 00:25:08,000 --> 00:25:09,750 is paid from the Xie Residence's public account, right? 391 00:25:09,750 --> 00:25:11,070 Who approved this? 392 00:25:12,680 --> 00:25:13,410 How dare you! 393 00:25:13,680 --> 00:25:15,110 So you're just here to cause trouble, huh? 394 00:25:15,110 --> 00:25:16,310 -I’ll… -Guards! 395 00:25:22,080 --> 00:25:24,410 Hurry up, grab your employment contract, 396 00:25:25,030 --> 00:25:26,110 and get out of here! 397 00:25:31,200 --> 00:25:32,730 Bullying the outnumbered? 398 00:25:32,750 --> 00:25:33,740 Just you wait! 399 00:26:18,110 --> 00:26:19,160 My son. 400 00:26:21,350 --> 00:26:23,410 Your father has agreed to let you out. 401 00:26:27,880 --> 00:26:29,560 The Xie family is safe. 402 00:26:34,150 --> 00:26:35,880 As for this Fourth Lady, 403 00:26:36,250 --> 00:26:37,940 if you truly love her 404 00:26:38,240 --> 00:26:40,040 and refuse to marry anyone else, 405 00:26:41,270 --> 00:26:42,670 I won't stop you anymore. 406 00:26:44,000 --> 00:26:45,590 I just beg you not to 407 00:26:45,610 --> 00:26:47,670 torture yourself like this anymore. 408 00:26:50,400 --> 00:26:51,000 Okay. 409 00:26:52,440 --> 00:26:53,750 Go wash up and change your clothes. 410 00:26:53,750 --> 00:26:55,240 How can you go to see your loved one 411 00:26:55,240 --> 00:26:57,010 without looking your best? 412 00:27:03,790 --> 00:27:04,850 Thank you, Mother. 413 00:27:20,480 --> 00:27:21,410 Young Master Li. 414 00:27:22,030 --> 00:27:25,160 A few pearls have accidentally fallen off the jade and pearl hairpin 415 00:27:25,160 --> 00:27:27,290 you left at the Xie Residence last time 416 00:27:27,480 --> 00:27:29,350 I have sent someone to repair it. 417 00:27:29,640 --> 00:27:30,640 When it is fixed, 418 00:27:30,760 --> 00:27:37,840 ♪ If the wind softly whispers your name ♪ 419 00:27:30,790 --> 00:27:33,070 I will send someone to deliver it back to your residence. 420 00:27:33,070 --> 00:27:33,680 Why? 421 00:27:34,240 --> 00:27:35,840 Don't you like it, Qingyuan? 422 00:27:36,030 --> 00:27:36,590 Yes. 423 00:27:37,030 --> 00:27:37,890 I don't like it. 424 00:27:37,910 --> 00:27:44,620 ♪ If my heart softly hears your voice ♪ 425 00:27:44,800 --> 00:27:52,140 ♪ I'm still here, holding on to our memories ♪ 426 00:27:46,030 --> 00:27:47,590 By not liking it, 427 00:27:47,920 --> 00:27:49,960 I don't mean the hairpin is not good. 428 00:27:51,070 --> 00:27:52,720 It deserves a better owner 429 00:27:52,270 --> 00:27:59,320 ♪ Quietly waiting in the passage of time for a reply ♪ 430 00:27:53,110 --> 00:27:54,400 who will cherish it. 431 00:27:58,550 --> 00:27:59,960 Just like you, Young Master Li. 432 00:27:59,460 --> 00:28:06,630 ♪ Listening to every word, every line, everything about you ♪ 433 00:28:00,960 --> 00:28:02,640 All the ladies in Hengtang 434 00:28:03,030 --> 00:28:05,490 say you are the best candidate for a husband, 435 00:28:05,880 --> 00:28:07,030 because you are outstanding. 436 00:28:06,820 --> 00:28:16,650 ♪ Your gentle breath, the traces left by longing ♪ 437 00:28:08,240 --> 00:28:09,590 But to like someone, 438 00:28:09,960 --> 00:28:12,090 you don't need them to be outstanding. 439 00:28:12,200 --> 00:28:14,830 Just liking them is enough. 440 00:28:17,380 --> 00:28:24,390 ♪ No sight could ever compare to you, forever in my heart ♪ 441 00:28:22,830 --> 00:28:23,750 But I like you. 442 00:28:24,420 --> 00:28:31,420 ♪ My every joy and sorrow has become part of your journey ♪ 443 00:28:24,550 --> 00:28:26,000 Since the Shangsi Festival, 444 00:28:26,000 --> 00:28:28,260 I have decided I will marry no one but you. 445 00:28:30,000 --> 00:28:31,110 Can you tell me why 446 00:28:31,400 --> 00:28:32,720 you are always trying to push me away? 447 00:28:31,450 --> 00:28:34,940 ♪ A lifetime, devoted only to you ♪ 448 00:28:33,030 --> 00:28:34,400 Am I inadequate in any way 449 00:28:34,400 --> 00:28:35,270 that made you hate me? 450 00:28:34,970 --> 00:28:38,630 ♪ Giving you all the love in my heart ♪ 451 00:28:38,660 --> 00:28:44,930 ♪ Our paths have never truly parted ♪ 452 00:28:40,440 --> 00:28:41,480 I don't hate you. 453 00:28:44,070 --> 00:28:45,480 But it doesn't mean 454 00:28:46,270 --> 00:28:48,070 that I will definitely like you. 455 00:28:51,200 --> 00:28:53,350 When it comes to interacting with others, 456 00:28:53,350 --> 00:28:55,880 isn’t being at ease the most important thing? 457 00:28:56,720 --> 00:28:57,480 It's true. 458 00:28:58,480 --> 00:29:00,550 I am a concubine-born daughter of the Xie family. 459 00:29:00,550 --> 00:29:01,880 After wandering in exile for many years, 460 00:29:00,650 --> 00:29:07,050 ♪ If the wind softly whispers your name ♪ 461 00:29:02,440 --> 00:29:04,030 I need to tread lightly 462 00:29:04,350 --> 00:29:06,550 just to survive in this house. 463 00:29:07,170 --> 00:29:13,890 ♪ If my heart softly hears your voice ♪ 464 00:29:07,400 --> 00:29:08,640 But Young Master Li, 465 00:29:09,400 --> 00:29:11,600 although I live in such an environment, 466 00:29:11,750 --> 00:29:14,030 it doesn't mean I need a man 467 00:29:14,060 --> 00:29:21,740 ♪ I'm still here, holding on to our memories ♪ 468 00:29:14,270 --> 00:29:16,550 or a marriage to save me. 469 00:29:17,440 --> 00:29:19,100 Do you understand what I mean? 470 00:29:21,910 --> 00:29:28,880 ♪ Quietly waiting in the passage of time for a reply ♪ 471 00:29:29,040 --> 00:29:36,350 ♪ Listening to every word, every line, everything about you ♪ 472 00:29:36,430 --> 00:29:46,730 ♪ Your gentle breath, the traces left by longing ♪ 473 00:29:42,400 --> 00:29:44,000 Just like this beam of light, 474 00:29:45,200 --> 00:29:46,350 to me, 475 00:29:47,180 --> 00:29:54,100 ♪ No sight could ever compare to you, forever in my heart ♪ 476 00:29:51,160 --> 00:29:52,350 it means nothing. 477 00:29:54,220 --> 00:30:01,340 ♪ My every joy and sorrow has become part of your journey ♪ 478 00:30:01,370 --> 00:30:04,740 ♪ A lifetime, devoted only to you ♪ 479 00:30:01,440 --> 00:30:02,040 It's okay. 480 00:30:03,030 --> 00:30:04,630 I will always be by your side. 481 00:30:04,770 --> 00:30:08,430 ♪ Giving you all the love in my heart ♪ 482 00:30:08,520 --> 00:30:14,920 ♪ Our paths have never truly parted ♪ 483 00:30:12,110 --> 00:30:12,830 Trust me, 484 00:30:13,310 --> 00:30:15,570 one day I'll let you see my true feelings. 485 00:30:19,330 --> 00:30:26,100 ♪ No sight could ever compare to you, forever in my heart ♪ 486 00:30:24,780 --> 00:30:32,260 [Frugality Cultivates Virtue] 487 00:30:26,250 --> 00:30:33,590 ♪ My every joy and sorrow has become part of your journey ♪ 488 00:30:30,480 --> 00:30:32,000 Where were we? 489 00:30:32,510 --> 00:30:33,770 We were talking about the ledger. 490 00:30:33,770 --> 00:30:36,730 ♪ A lifetime, devoted only to you ♪ 491 00:30:34,350 --> 00:30:35,550 Who is that? 492 00:30:36,510 --> 00:30:37,200 Who? 493 00:30:36,870 --> 00:30:40,300 ♪ Giving you all the love in my heart ♪ 494 00:30:39,550 --> 00:30:40,550 The two of them on the bridge. 495 00:30:40,430 --> 00:30:46,920 ♪ Our paths have never truly parted ♪ 496 00:30:44,440 --> 00:30:46,300 The Fourth Lady of the Xie family. 497 00:30:47,070 --> 00:30:48,400 She's a knife in my hand. 498 00:30:53,590 --> 00:30:54,440 Fine. 499 00:30:55,830 --> 00:30:58,630 Just don't let the knife cut your own hand instead. 500 00:30:59,200 --> 00:31:00,400 I know what I'm doing. 501 00:31:01,200 --> 00:31:02,130 It's no big deal. 502 00:31:03,200 --> 00:31:04,440 I won't let her 503 00:31:04,680 --> 00:31:06,110 get in the way of our plan. 504 00:31:07,270 --> 00:31:08,670 Don't you dare touch her. 505 00:31:14,480 --> 00:31:15,240 Yan. 506 00:31:15,680 --> 00:31:16,350 Dear. 507 00:31:16,590 --> 00:31:19,550 I prepared some candies for you. 508 00:31:19,550 --> 00:31:20,410 Take them home. 509 00:31:20,920 --> 00:31:22,680 This is sugar pastry. 510 00:31:22,880 --> 00:31:24,680 When there's sugar, there's joy 511 00:31:27,110 --> 00:31:28,680 This is lotus seed candy. 512 00:31:29,440 --> 00:31:31,160 More sons, more blessings. 513 00:31:37,350 --> 00:31:38,750 You two continue to chat. 514 00:31:39,480 --> 00:31:41,000 I'm going to make some sugar syrup. 515 00:31:41,000 --> 00:31:42,060 Thank you, Granny. 516 00:31:44,680 --> 00:31:47,410 What does "more sons, more blessings" even mean? 517 00:31:50,200 --> 00:31:51,640 You are not allowed to have it. 518 00:31:51,640 --> 00:31:52,300 Why? 519 00:31:52,750 --> 00:31:54,240 Could Granny have poisoned it? 520 00:31:54,240 --> 00:31:56,030 Shouldn't you give me some reward for 521 00:31:56,030 --> 00:31:58,160 meeting you in the middle of the night? 522 00:31:58,920 --> 00:32:00,790 What is it, Lord Yan? 523 00:32:03,510 --> 00:32:04,970 There is indeed something 524 00:32:05,030 --> 00:32:06,310 I need you to do for me. 525 00:32:08,920 --> 00:32:10,380 It might require someone. 526 00:32:10,920 --> 00:32:11,400 Who? 527 00:32:11,720 --> 00:32:12,680 Li Congxin. 528 00:32:17,680 --> 00:32:19,880 Please trouble me with something else. 529 00:32:20,030 --> 00:32:23,430 I don't stand a chance with the Marquis of Danyang household. 530 00:32:24,070 --> 00:32:25,870 Others might not be able to do it. 531 00:32:26,110 --> 00:32:27,880 But with your intelligence 532 00:32:28,270 --> 00:32:30,640 and your relationship with Young Master Li, 533 00:32:30,640 --> 00:32:32,240 isn't this a piece of cake? 534 00:32:33,480 --> 00:32:35,720 I am not close to Young Master Li. 535 00:32:37,510 --> 00:32:38,480 I'm afraid 536 00:32:38,880 --> 00:32:40,480 he wouldn't be up to the task. 537 00:32:40,880 --> 00:32:41,510 Is that so? 538 00:32:43,680 --> 00:32:45,540 When the Xie family was in danger, 539 00:32:45,880 --> 00:32:48,160 your so-called "not close" Young Master Li 540 00:32:48,160 --> 00:32:50,220 came to propose without hesitation. 541 00:32:51,830 --> 00:32:52,510 Forgot? 542 00:32:52,880 --> 00:32:53,880 Even I was moved. 543 00:32:58,070 --> 00:32:59,330 Looking at it this way, 544 00:32:59,750 --> 00:33:02,640 Young Master Li is simple and straightforward. 545 00:33:03,240 --> 00:33:04,640 He never hides anything. 546 00:33:05,240 --> 00:33:06,640 He is indeed a good match. 547 00:33:06,830 --> 00:33:08,230 At least he is better than 548 00:33:09,550 --> 00:33:12,590 some old foxes who have a dozen tricks up their sleeves. 549 00:33:12,590 --> 00:33:14,590 Even when we sit down for a cup of tea, 550 00:33:14,790 --> 00:33:18,190 we’re still suspicious of each other and testing the waters. 551 00:33:21,270 --> 00:33:22,000 Shopkeeper! 552 00:33:23,720 --> 00:33:26,380 What kind of snacks do you have in the shop today? 553 00:33:29,750 --> 00:33:31,440 Let me have a look. 554 00:33:33,640 --> 00:33:35,590 We have a great variety here. 555 00:33:36,200 --> 00:33:36,880 Sir, 556 00:33:37,000 --> 00:33:37,790 from the sound of it, 557 00:33:37,790 --> 00:33:39,980 you've never been to our shop before. 558 00:33:40,590 --> 00:33:41,180 Not bad. 559 00:33:41,920 --> 00:33:43,850 How long has this shop been opened? 560 00:33:44,440 --> 00:33:46,500 I've been here for half of my life. 561 00:33:46,640 --> 00:33:48,510 Foxes are skilled at winning people's hearts. 562 00:33:48,510 --> 00:33:50,100 You said I'm a fox. 563 00:33:50,960 --> 00:33:52,180 Have you perhaps 564 00:33:52,750 --> 00:33:53,950 lost something to me? 565 00:34:04,110 --> 00:34:06,710 I've long heard that your shop has good snacks. 566 00:34:08,760 --> 00:34:10,400 Even the Imperial Advisor, Lord Yan, 567 00:34:10,400 --> 00:34:11,710 comes here often. 568 00:34:14,960 --> 00:34:15,820 Yan Rui, you... 569 00:34:17,800 --> 00:34:19,230 Today, I must see 570 00:34:19,230 --> 00:34:21,290 what's so special about your snacks. 571 00:34:21,630 --> 00:34:24,030 Aren't you afraid your father's colleague 572 00:34:24,030 --> 00:34:27,090 will find out that we met here in the middle of the night? 573 00:34:30,280 --> 00:34:32,699 We have poria cakes! 574 00:34:34,190 --> 00:34:35,989 Then I'll have some poria cakes. 575 00:34:40,230 --> 00:34:41,130 My Lord! 576 00:34:41,320 --> 00:34:43,150 Poria cakes are in the front hall. 577 00:34:43,150 --> 00:34:43,880 Let's go. 578 00:34:43,880 --> 00:34:45,670 I'll take you to pick more snacks. 579 00:34:45,670 --> 00:34:46,480 You know, 580 00:34:46,480 --> 00:34:49,040 we have many kinds of poria cake, 581 00:34:49,190 --> 00:34:51,000 and even fresh glutinous dumplings. 582 00:34:51,000 --> 00:34:53,230 I'll pick a few nice things for you today. 583 00:34:53,230 --> 00:34:55,830 These are all great picks for this time of year. 584 00:34:56,070 --> 00:34:57,400 What should I do? 585 00:34:58,630 --> 00:35:00,290 You have a captivating charm. 586 00:35:00,880 --> 00:35:01,800 You give me... 587 00:35:03,960 --> 00:35:05,490 butterflies in my stomach. 588 00:35:07,480 --> 00:35:09,510 You sure talk a lot of nonsense. 589 00:35:12,070 --> 00:35:13,360 They haven't left yet. 590 00:35:14,480 --> 00:35:16,110 You can't wait to leave, huh? 591 00:35:17,360 --> 00:35:17,760 What? 592 00:35:19,480 --> 00:35:20,230 Are you afraid I'll eat you? 593 00:35:19,550 --> 00:35:26,210 ♪ You, tender yet sharp, with thorns by your side ♪ 594 00:35:23,230 --> 00:35:24,920 I'm just your weapon. 595 00:35:25,360 --> 00:35:27,400 Yet, you seem to care so much about how a weapon feels. 596 00:35:26,240 --> 00:35:33,480 ♪ Like a dim yet blazing candle ♪ 597 00:35:28,550 --> 00:35:29,630 Could it be... 598 00:35:29,630 --> 00:35:31,630 that you have other feelings for me? 599 00:35:33,500 --> 00:35:37,380 ♪ The wind and rain sigh, the road stretches far ♪ 600 00:35:35,480 --> 00:35:37,760 I do have special feelings for you. 601 00:35:37,400 --> 00:35:40,670 ♪ Blossoms drift with streams, affections softly stir ♪ 602 00:35:40,700 --> 00:35:47,580 ♪ Half real, half illusion; one cup of spring awakes me ♪ 603 00:35:47,610 --> 00:35:55,680 ♪ Burned and released, held by fate's hand ♪ 604 00:35:54,230 --> 00:35:55,920 If that's your plan, 605 00:35:55,700 --> 00:36:02,190 ♪ Greet the soft, mild evening breeze and homebound sail to land ♪ 606 00:35:57,760 --> 00:36:00,020 why are you still afraid of Wei Changyan? 607 00:36:02,210 --> 00:36:06,430 ♪ Slim moonbeams weave tangled dreams all night ♪ 608 00:36:02,320 --> 00:36:03,980 When have I been afraid of him? 609 00:36:06,450 --> 00:36:09,670 ♪ Lonely home boat glides slow through dark twilight ♪ 610 00:36:09,400 --> 00:36:10,880 Since you call me a fox, 611 00:36:09,700 --> 00:36:16,760 ♪ I walk and gaze; one cup of spring fades to lingering cheer ♪ 612 00:36:11,550 --> 00:36:13,510 I must not disappoint you. 613 00:36:14,920 --> 00:36:16,440 What you just said 614 00:36:16,780 --> 00:36:24,900 ♪ I chant and sigh; one cup of spring, drunk through turns of year ♪ 615 00:36:17,030 --> 00:36:19,320 concerns the safety of the people of Hengtang. 616 00:36:19,320 --> 00:36:20,850 So of course I'll do my best. 617 00:36:21,360 --> 00:36:22,820 But there's one more thing 618 00:36:23,190 --> 00:36:24,960 I would like to ask for your help. 619 00:36:24,960 --> 00:36:25,630 Go ahead. 620 00:36:26,150 --> 00:36:28,280 I'll do my best to help you too. 621 00:36:29,230 --> 00:36:31,070 Help me find Cui'er, the drug-testing slave, 622 00:36:31,070 --> 00:36:32,670 who was sold to the Xie family 623 00:36:32,800 --> 00:36:33,590 28 years ago. 624 00:36:35,000 --> 00:36:35,800 You still want to 625 00:36:35,800 --> 00:36:37,460 overturn your mother's case? 626 00:36:38,190 --> 00:36:38,960 I live... 627 00:36:39,920 --> 00:36:41,800 just to clear my mother's name. 628 00:36:42,230 --> 00:36:43,760 I don't mean anything else. 629 00:36:46,710 --> 00:36:47,400 Qingyuan! 630 00:36:49,360 --> 00:36:51,110 Speak of the devil. 631 00:36:51,880 --> 00:36:52,880 Your perfect match is here, 632 00:36:52,880 --> 00:36:53,670 Qingyuan. 633 00:36:59,840 --> 00:37:00,590 Young Master Li. 634 00:37:00,590 --> 00:37:02,710 Zhenglun received premium-grade Yuanhong 635 00:37:02,710 --> 00:37:04,280 and invited me over for a drink. 636 00:37:04,280 --> 00:37:05,680 Would you like to join us? 637 00:37:15,280 --> 00:37:16,480 Is someone else here? 638 00:37:21,320 --> 00:37:22,250 Why are you here? 639 00:37:24,440 --> 00:37:25,500 I came to buy snacks 640 00:37:26,150 --> 00:37:27,760 and ran into her. 641 00:37:28,400 --> 00:37:30,660 She told me a lot of nice things about you. 642 00:37:32,320 --> 00:37:32,800 Really? 643 00:37:33,440 --> 00:37:34,030 Yes. 644 00:37:34,630 --> 00:37:36,150 So many nice things. 645 00:37:36,800 --> 00:37:37,550 Fourth Lady, 646 00:37:38,590 --> 00:37:40,390 why don't you tell him yourself? 647 00:37:42,710 --> 00:37:43,640 What did you say? 648 00:37:46,840 --> 00:37:47,400 If there is nothing else, 649 00:37:47,400 --> 00:37:48,630 I'll go back with him. 650 00:37:50,800 --> 00:37:51,400 You are in? 651 00:37:52,760 --> 00:37:53,290 Lord Yan, 652 00:37:53,880 --> 00:37:54,520 see you. 653 00:37:54,710 --> 00:37:55,550 Take care. 654 00:37:56,070 --> 00:37:56,800 I'll take it. 655 00:37:57,110 --> 00:37:57,670 No need. 656 00:37:59,000 --> 00:38:00,110 It's okay. 657 00:38:00,110 --> 00:38:00,630 Let me. 658 00:38:00,880 --> 00:38:02,410 Thank you, Young Master Li. 659 00:38:12,320 --> 00:38:13,050 What is that? 660 00:38:14,590 --> 00:38:15,190 It's here! 661 00:38:17,550 --> 00:38:18,680 When did you pick it? 662 00:38:20,710 --> 00:38:22,030 It doesn't matter. 663 00:38:22,800 --> 00:38:23,860 What matters is... 664 00:38:36,440 --> 00:38:38,100 No matter how sweet the candy, 665 00:38:38,280 --> 00:38:40,590 as long as there's someone you want but can't get, 666 00:38:40,590 --> 00:38:42,880 you taste nothing but bitterness. 667 00:38:43,400 --> 00:38:44,460 You think too much. 668 00:38:45,480 --> 00:38:46,940 I have no feelings for her. 669 00:38:48,320 --> 00:38:50,450 I just want her to do a few things for me. 670 00:38:50,800 --> 00:38:51,670 As for you, 671 00:38:52,400 --> 00:38:53,630 you've been following me all day. 672 00:38:53,630 --> 00:38:54,630 Aren't you tired? 673 00:38:54,840 --> 00:38:56,030 It better be. 674 00:38:56,400 --> 00:38:57,880 If you let your romantic interests 675 00:38:57,880 --> 00:38:59,440 get in the way of our grand plan, 676 00:38:59,440 --> 00:39:01,240 I will definitely kill her first 677 00:39:01,630 --> 00:39:03,230 to prevent future troubles. 678 00:39:03,480 --> 00:39:05,670 You have evidence of Wei Changyan's crimes. 679 00:39:05,670 --> 00:39:07,670 He won't just sit and wait for death. 680 00:39:08,000 --> 00:39:09,480 You don't have any bargaining chips. 681 00:39:09,480 --> 00:39:11,760 Be careful not to fumble over something unexpected. 682 00:39:11,760 --> 00:39:12,360 Enough. 683 00:39:13,320 --> 00:39:14,030 Tell me. 684 00:39:14,510 --> 00:39:16,110 How are the grain prices now? 685 00:39:29,840 --> 00:39:31,700 I've been at the border for years. 686 00:39:31,840 --> 00:39:33,970 It's rare for me to return to Hengtang. 687 00:39:35,280 --> 00:39:37,880 I never expected to cross paths with the two of you 688 00:39:37,880 --> 00:39:39,940 and help bring about something good. 689 00:39:42,030 --> 00:39:43,280 Chen's Tea House? 690 00:39:43,630 --> 00:39:46,030 I think the lotus candies given to Qingyuan 691 00:39:46,070 --> 00:39:47,800 may be good as wedding candies. 692 00:39:50,630 --> 00:39:51,760 Actually, that day, 693 00:39:51,800 --> 00:39:54,460 I saw that the Xie family was in a dire situation. 694 00:39:54,630 --> 00:39:55,550 My rash proposal 695 00:39:55,550 --> 00:39:57,440 was only to force Yan Rui to retreat. 696 00:39:57,440 --> 00:39:58,320 Besides, 697 00:39:59,550 --> 00:40:01,630 I didn't get Qingyuan's agreement. 698 00:40:02,960 --> 00:40:05,090 Let's just treat this matter as a joke. 699 00:40:06,510 --> 00:40:08,240 Since you are so affectionate, 700 00:40:08,630 --> 00:40:09,710 maybe one day, 701 00:40:11,030 --> 00:40:12,360 Qingyuan will be moved. 702 00:40:17,110 --> 00:40:17,910 The two of you, 703 00:40:18,030 --> 00:40:19,560 please don't make fun of me. 704 00:40:20,400 --> 00:40:21,710 I have a lowly status 705 00:40:21,880 --> 00:40:23,800 and wouldn't dare to associate myself with the Marquis' household. 706 00:40:23,800 --> 00:40:25,760 But you did save me from danger that day. 707 00:40:25,760 --> 00:40:27,880 I will never forget this kindness. 708 00:40:29,710 --> 00:40:31,630 I offer my pure heart with this jade flask. 709 00:40:31,630 --> 00:40:33,550 A toast you, Young Master Li. 710 00:40:34,070 --> 00:40:34,600 Alright. 711 00:40:35,360 --> 00:40:36,590 But please, Qingyuan, 712 00:40:36,590 --> 00:40:39,150 forget my identity from now on, 713 00:40:39,590 --> 00:40:40,650 and forget my name. 714 00:40:41,320 --> 00:40:42,840 Just remember that for you, 715 00:40:42,840 --> 00:40:44,440 my heart is brighter than the moon, 716 00:40:44,440 --> 00:40:45,500 and I'd die for you. 717 00:41:01,190 --> 00:41:02,030 Chunzhi! 718 00:41:06,440 --> 00:41:07,300 Don't drink it. 719 00:41:07,590 --> 00:41:08,450 Second Sister, 720 00:41:08,550 --> 00:41:09,610 What are you doing? 721 00:41:10,110 --> 00:41:11,670 If Baoxian hadn't slipped up 722 00:41:11,670 --> 00:41:13,320 and let me know you were drinking here, 723 00:41:13,320 --> 00:41:14,780 she would have had her way. 724 00:41:14,840 --> 00:41:15,840 Brother Chunzhi, 725 00:41:16,000 --> 00:41:17,930 don't let this bad person fool you. 726 00:41:17,960 --> 00:41:18,820 Second Sister, 727 00:41:18,960 --> 00:41:21,620 why are you attacking your own family like this? 728 00:41:26,960 --> 00:41:27,820 Second Sister. 729 00:41:28,510 --> 00:41:30,150 I have never lied to you, 730 00:41:31,070 --> 00:41:32,930 nor have I lied to Young Master Li. 731 00:41:34,030 --> 00:41:35,800 Is there some misunderstanding 732 00:41:35,800 --> 00:41:37,360 between you and me? 733 00:41:39,400 --> 00:41:40,530 Misunderstanding? 734 00:41:42,550 --> 00:41:45,680 I really don't want to talk about the ugly things you did. 735 00:41:45,710 --> 00:41:47,230 Since childhood, everyone knew 736 00:41:47,230 --> 00:41:49,360 that Brother Chunzhi and I were the closest. 737 00:41:49,360 --> 00:41:51,190 But after you showed up? 738 00:41:51,480 --> 00:41:52,480 He's always on your side 739 00:41:52,480 --> 00:41:53,880 and even wanted to marry you. 740 00:41:53,880 --> 00:41:54,740 Second Sister, 741 00:41:54,960 --> 00:41:56,420 where is this coming from? 742 00:41:57,150 --> 00:41:57,760 I... 743 00:41:58,230 --> 00:41:59,230 My kindness to you 744 00:41:59,480 --> 00:42:00,800 has always been because I see you as a sibling, 745 00:42:00,800 --> 00:42:02,150 as my own younger sister. 746 00:42:02,150 --> 00:42:05,210 -I truly have feelings for Qingyuan. -Young Master Li. 747 00:42:08,710 --> 00:42:10,640 I have no intention of interfering 748 00:42:10,760 --> 00:42:14,090 with the relationship between Second Sister and yourself. 749 00:42:14,630 --> 00:42:17,110 I have overstepped and offended you today. 750 00:42:19,800 --> 00:42:21,360 I apologize to everyone, 751 00:42:22,400 --> 00:42:24,400 and will not disturb you any longer. 752 00:42:26,280 --> 00:42:26,880 Qingyuan!