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=Yummy Yummy Yummy=

=Episode 31=

Whose wedding procession is so magnificent?

It's really impressive.

Such a grand array.

Mr. Lin is off to fetch his bride.

What Mr. Lin?

It's Mr. Cui.

The Emperor helped the Cui family,

so Mr. Lin changed his name back

to Cui Che.

He gave a grand gift at the first step,

and he's brought so much more now.

She's just a merchant's daughter.

Nonsense.

Mr. Cui hasn't taken a wife in 26 years.

It's good enough that a lady

is willing to marry him.

With so many gifts,

Mr. Cui must

truly cherish Lady Shen.

Indeed.

Congratulations, Mr. Cui.

Congratulations.

Congratulations, Mr. Cui.

Congratulations.

(Joy)

(Yunshui Manor)

That's quite a spectacle.

Isn't it?

Congratulations.

- Let's go. - Let's go.

Great.

Wait, Mr. Cui.

To marry my sister,

you must first pass my test.

Our young master

is well-versed

in poetry, music,

history, and debate.

Go ahead.

Bring it on.

Ask away.

Question.

(Question 1) Chickens and rabbits are in a cage.

You can see 35 heads

and 94 feet.

How many chickens

and rabbits are there?

Who blocks the door

and tests with arithmetic at a wedding?

- This is intentional. - Exactly.

You're making it hard for us.

We're a family of merchants.

Naturally, to join our family,

one must be tested in arithmetic.

Right?

23 chickens.

12 rabbits.

I've read

the Sunzi Suanjing.

No need to set up variables?

Is that right?

- Is it right? - Is it correct?

Is it correct?

It's correct.

There's more.

Question.

(Question 2) When candlelight passes

through a small hole,

what will it form on the wall

on the other side?

An inverted image.

It's recorded in the Mohist Canon.

Is it?

I don't know.

Our Vice Prefect

is so brilliant.

Next question.

One faces south; the other faces north.

Without turning around, moving, or using a mirror,

can they see

each other's faces?

Yes.

Because they're facing each other.

Facing each other.

Facing each other.

Mr. Cui knows everything.

Next question.

Question.

(Question 4) I was eating hot pot

and accidentally overcooked the beef tripe.

I wanted to throw it away,

but why didn't I?

This answer

might offend you

because

you're not young either.

Shen Shaojie,

you're not young either.

Did Shen Shaoguang leak the answers to you?

How could she do this?

Next question.

What does the bride want you to fetch?

What

is it?

Fetch her.

Fetch her!

You even know cheesy pickup lines?

You...

I don't believe it.

One more.

You'll never get this one.

(Joy)

(Clear and Bright)

How is it? Look.

Is it symmetrical?

- Auntie. - So pretty.

Auntie,

Uncle

answered all those questions.

Dad is making him recite

tongue twisters.

Milady, you mustn't go soft.

Let them block the door a bit longer.

We can't let them in so easily.

No.

I want to hear him recite

tongue twisters.

I know,

but you have to wait.

Sit and wait.

Auntie,

Uncle was right.

He anticipated that you'd want

to see his embarrassment,

so he asked me to secretly

(Joy) bring you a letter.

This must be a marriage poem from Mr. Cui.

They all do this,

write some sweet nothings

to urge the bride to leave.

You mustn't fall for it.

It's just a poem.

I won't fall for it.

What's this?

A deed.

A marriage deed.

This shop is gifted to you.

Please help me.

This is the right way to urge the bride.

(Joy in our family)

(We're getting married)

(Happy marriage)

Greetings, Your Highness.

- This way. - Please.

Come here, Your Highness.

Please sit here.

Your Highness, please be seated.

Mr. and Mrs. Shen.

Please sit first.

What's the matter, Vice Minister Cao?

I've never seen the wording

of this wedding ceremony before.

And there are requirements for the intonation.

Shall I read it aloud

for you two to listen?

- Sure. - Sure.

You go ahead.

Distinguished guests,

friends, and relatives,

- you... - Vice Minister Cao.

You're so professional.

Amazing.

You don't seem like someone

who was just trained last night.

Yeah.

You look like you've been hosting

for over a decade.

Extremely professional.

Host?

Is the term from monasteries?

No, no.

There must be some connection

between a host and an abbot.

- No. - No.

I haven't taken monastic vows.

How could I be a host?

- No. - Vice Minister Cao.

Listen.

- This has nothing to do with that. - Yes.

- Don't worry. - Okay.

May I make a small suggestion?

Go ahead.

For the atmosphere,

could we all

smile,

showing

at least eight teeth?

Let me demonstrate.

Look at this.

Look.

Like this.

Distinguished guests,

friends, and relatives,

you...

I've found the feeling.

- Right? - I'll practice more.

- Go ahead. - Sure.

- How nice, - Friends...

Come, sit down.

Fengxia,

should I sit like this

or

like this?

Why? Are you nervous?

Not exactly.

Just sit however you feel comfortable.

Like me.

Isn't it fine?

Okay, I'll adjust it.

I'll adjust it.

Fengxia.

Mr. Pei.

- He can't sit there. - Exactly.

- Mr. Pei. - Hurry.

Mr. Pei.

I'm so sorry.

How could you sit here?

I'm so busy.

You should sit over there.

- You should sit there. - Come.

- Where? - Come.

Over there.

How could I sit there?

That's for the elders.

You two are the elders

of the bride and groom.

How could I sit there?

You are an elder.

Yes, you are an elder.

Hurry up.

Now,

I am

already the Vice Censor-in-Chief.

Yes.

A Rank V official.

A full rank.

Yes, yes.

Still inappropriate for me to sit there.

It's appropriate.

- Inappropriate. - Sit.

I insist.

- I can't. - I insist.

Please go attend

to the other guests, okay?

I'll sit here.

It's fine.

This isn't right.

Alright.

Go, go.

You sit here.

Have some tea or something.

Okay, okay.

Stop crying.

Stop crying.

This one's all wet.

Use this one.

Mr. Cui and Lady Shen are getting married.

Why are you crying here?

You heartless chef.

What do you know?

Getting married in the diner

and spending the night at Yunshui Manor?

This place is limited.

Yunshui Manor is spacious.

Besides, I've thought of that place

as my home.

I've grown attached to it.

Mr. Shen,

how much did you get from Mr. Cui?

Oh, you mean this?

Let me tell you.

If a man is willing

to spend money on you,

it doesn't mean he loves you so much.

But if a man

isn't willing to spend money on you,

he definitely thinks of you as a fool.

I'm testing Mr. Cui for my sister.

You used to want

to be my brother-in-law, right?

Look at Mr. Cui.

Look at his initiative.

Look at you.

Listen. With you like this,

forget about marrying my sister.

Which lady

would marry you?

You must be kidding.

I don't think it's easier for you.

It's not?

What's wrong with me?

You don't know the value of money.

When I heard that the Prefecture

was helping the Cui family clear their name,

I told them everything I knew.

Who would've known he was Cui Che?

I always suspected Cui Che wasn't dead.

He loved making handicrafts when he was a child.

Knowing he was betrothed,

he asked what use a wife would be

and if she could make his gadgets spin.

Such a pesky kid couldn't die.

I forgot to ask just now.

Who are you?

I'm Jingwen.

Try some; it's very sweet.

No, thank you.

Distinguished guests,

friends, and relatives,

it's a joyous occasion today.

We have all gathered here

to witness the union of Mr. Cui

and Lady Shen.

Now, let us give the warmest applause

to welcome

the newlyweds.

Good, good.

Water has its source;

trees have their roots;

children never forget their parents' kindness.

Newlyweds,

first pay respects to their elders.

♪Shadows pair up under moonlight♪

Next,

please share meat.

You are equally honored,

with no distinction between host and guest.

♪Heart ablaze, cooling sorrow♪

♪At a glance♪

♪Cheeks blush with red♪

♪Cooking smoke fading behind the house♪

♪Longing boils, fierce at the taste♪

♪It's okay for snow to stop me♪

Next, please drink wine together

to be united as one,

bound by love.

♪Enjoy the endless world to the fullest♪

♪Swallowing everything♪

♪Time will tell♪

♪Don't let true feelings wait in vain♪

Bow to each other.

♪Enjoy the endless world to the fullest♪

♪Leave the worries to the future♪

The ceremony is complete.

Good.

♪Not hope, not look back♪

♪Focus on today, neglecting the results♪

♪I understand the furrowed brows of doubt♪

♪Friend or foe, bitter or sweet♪

♪Starting with probing♪

♪I'll just swiftly cut down the ancestral rules♪

♪Why not confess my sudden feelings for you♪

♪Enjoy the endless world♪ ♪Maybe everything will suddenly vanish♪

♪To the fullest♪ ♪Maybe we should meet among the crowds♪

♪Leave the worries♪ ♪The best occasion♪

♪To the future♪ ♪Twists♪

♪You've stirred up waves in my world♪

♪Can we not plan♪ ♪How could the encounter be in vain♪

♪Not hope, not look back♪ ♪Let's enjoy ourselves to the fullest♪

♪Focus on today, neglecting the results♪ ♪With lanterns♪

♪Please take a seat♪

♪Everything starts and then ends♪

(Gentle and Calm)

(Joy)

This is what we call a sense of relaxation back home.

Do you have a second opinion?

How dare I?

What are you looking at?

It's from the Princess.

Shouldn't you learn it first?

No need.

You are really...

Actually,

we suddenly got married

because of me.

We haven't had a chance to spend any time together.

How about

tonight we just...

Are you making excuses?

Indeed.

You should take some time to learn.

(Capital Prefecture)

Dear, let me.

Dear.

Come on.

Congratulations, Mr. Cui,

on your marriage

and your restoration to office.

- Congrats. - Congrats.

It's all thanks to all of you.

Congratulations

on a 20% increase in your salaries

and merits in the Merit Office.

Your future promotions

are boundless.

Thank you, Mr. Cui.

Please, have a seat.

Sit.

This is our new dish,

the Ten-Flavor Crab.

Everyone, please taste it.

Thank you, Mrs. Cui.

The Ten-Flavor Crab,

as the name suggests,

is crab prepared in ten flavors?

Traditional marinated, steamed,

and pepper crab.

Also, stir-fried, deep-fried, pickled, scallion oil, and drunken crab.

This one is baked crab

made with cheese extracted from milk.

This one is my father's creation,

crab steamed with rice wine and cinnamon.

But it's only available now.

Everyone, please taste it.

- Eat up. - Yes.

- Taste it. - Here.

It seems quite good.

It looks fresh.

But Lady Shen...

Mrs. Cui.

What did you mean by saying

it's only available now?

My parents had

a quarrel recently,

but they've made up.

My father said that in a few days,

he'll take my mother to Jiangnan to explore new cuisines,

and no one will be making it.

That's true.

Oh, it's been a long time since we've seen

Shen Shaojie.

Yes.

Where has he gone?

My brother and Mr. Liu

have gone to open a branch of our diner.

Your brother.

What else?

Their diner.

Dear, taste this.

Look at them.

Focused on eating.

Everyone, take a look.

Today,

Shen's Diner Third Branch

(Shen's Diner Third Branch) is launching

a children's nutritious lunch box.

We hope everyone passing by

won't miss out.

Okay?

Feel free to look.

In the past, when I prepared lunch for my son,

by the time he went to eat at noon,

the food was all cold.

I have the same trouble.

Thanks to Handsome Shen,

who came up with the idea of a lunch box,

my son finally

got to eat hot meals.

Yes, the children's meal he made

is colorful, fragrant, and delicious,

and the design is adorable.

My child is craving this.

You flatter me.

Your praise

is too kind.

I dare not accept it.

We're not flattering you.

You deserve it.

At Hongwen Academy,

Yangyang often tells my son

that in her heart,

you're the most reliable father.

Yes, I know.

Does Yangyang truly say so?

- Yes. - I know, too.

(Fatherly love is like a mountain)

Ladies,

I dare not accept

other praises,

but becoming a father Yangyang can trust

has indeed been

my constant pursuit.

So, let's get down

to business.

Don't worry, everyone.

Today, our children's lunch box

is only 3 qian each.

I hope you...

Handsome Shen.

Alright.

Don't rush.

Alright, everyone.

Everyone will get one.

I want one.

I want one, too.

(Hongwen Academy)

The top performer

in this school exam is

Shen Yangyang.

Thank you.

Thank you, everyone.

Shen Yangyang,

you used to be unfamiliar with the Four Books and Five Classics,

but today you can answer fluently

and even be flexible in your essays.

How did you manage that?

Is it hard?

Just don't study rigidly.

When the mentor explains,

he always focuses on the wording.

Although it's correct,

it stifles creativity

and limits perspectives.

We should understand the principles ourselves

and not always think that the authorities are right.

Shen Yangyang, you...

I think

Yangyang has a point.

Thank you, everyone.

Censor Pei, congrats on your promotion.

You've focused on working.

Now, you've finally achieved your wish.

With the increased salary,

you can bring your mother

to live in Yong'an.

The carriage is all arranged.

Mother will arrive soon.

Thank you for your care.

Now, you're willing to call me

Censor Pei today.

Actually, I understand

your intentions.

My clan is prominent.

In the clan,

I am the 47th.

I'm embarrassed to mention it to others.

In our branch,

I am already the 12th.

I can't benefit from the clan's glory.

With the successive deaths of the elders,

I've delayed entering the Capital due to mourning.

I am already old

and have only just entered the Censorate.

I have never proposed to anyone

because I come from a prominent clan,

but I'm from a humble background.

How could I

burden a good lady?

My father passed away early;

my mother has been the one to carry on.

I'll definitely live with my mother.

It is I who has received my mother's grace,

not my future wife.

How could I force someone else to be filial?

With my meager salary,

how could I support two women

and future children?

If you had accepted me,

all of this would've been solved easily.

Why bother?

You're precious and noble.

In my eyes,

you are like a deity.

Why go through the trouble

of stooping down

into my mire?

I live alone,

supporting my widowed mother,

and I feel quite at ease in my heart.

But if someone else were to join me,

it'd reveal the hardships of my life.

I can afford it.

But I can't accept it.

Also,

I'm not willing to accept it.

All along,

I have only known

how to live clumsily.

That's why I am suited

to be an official in the Censorate.

I believe

that I can do more

for you,

for His Majesty's court,

and for this vast land.

But if I were to marry you

or a close lover of yours,

I wouldn't be able to be a good censor.

With myself entangled with you,

how could I have to criticize others?

I am filled with trepidation.

Please forgive me.

In that case,

I shall ask you one last question.

I've loved you.

That day,

you asked me

if I'd ever been sincere for a moment.

At that time,

I lied.

In truth,

it was more than just a moment of sincerity.

I dare to admit

that I have fallen in love

with you.

What are you thinking?

I just wanted to ask you

how we should interact

when we meet again.

Your Highness,

you're the Princess.

I am

but a subordinate.

Lin Yan.

Cui Che.

I want you to suffer as well.

Mr. Cui,

please listen to the question.

Go ahead.

What is this?

This is called

ice skin mooncake.

Correct.

I remember everything you said.

In your place,

mooncakes, cucumbers,

and eggplants

have different names.

Father is called Dad.

Mother is called Mom.

Gongcai is your brother.

What do you call me?

Well.

Sweetie.

When you said that,

you sounded like someone from our era.

Thanks for your work.

Mom and Dad just got back from Jiangnan.

I wanted them to rest.

Gongcai is busy with the branch.

Yang Yang is preparing for exams.

Yu San and Deyuan are too tired during the day.

I had no choice but to trouble you.

The Mid-Autumn banquet

is a gathering for our friends and relatives.

It is only natural

for me to contribute.

The apron came undone.

Last year, on the Qixi Festival,

when you helped me make flower cakes

and I tied the apron for you,

your ears turned red.

Could it be that

you had lustful thoughts for me then?

Me?

Lustful thoughts?

That was too early.

No, no.

Don't you dare say it again.

It's not lust.

Then what is it?

It's

sincerity.

How cheesy.

What do you mean?

It's a compliment.

From your expression,

it doesn't seem like it.

(Shen's Diner)

Pour the wine.

Come on.

Don't be a sore loser.

Don't be a sore loser.

- Here. - This is tasty.

- Two little bees. - I'll get you this.

Flying into the flower garden.

Flying.

I'll drink.

Have you learned it yet?

I don't believe it.

One more time.

- Again. - Again.

Come on, try one.

Delicious, right?

Yes.

Did you have a good time in Jiangnan?

I did.

We'll go again next month.

Gongcai and Jicai can watch the diner.

You don't even feel sorry for the kids.

They've all grown up.

Where should we go next time?

I knew you wanted to go.

You're pretending not to.

Liu Feng,

you're celebrating the festival here.

Won't your grandfather scold you?

You're having a moon-viewing banquet.

How could I miss the fun?

Lady Jingwen, you made

these vegetarian meatballs, right?

They're so good.

Hasn't your grandfather

been urging you to get married?

Mr. Liu, you flatter me.

I've become the Yong'an Culinary Master.

He won't force me anymore.

The mooncakes are here.

Each layer has a different flavor.

Please choose for yourselves.

Mooncakes.

The mooncakes are here.

My wife and I

made all of them.

Thank you, Mr. Cui.

One for each person.

Don't take more than one.

Please sit down and eat.

Deyuan.

Someone's coming.

Gentlemen.

We've informed the Palace.

We're having a lively gathering

with our neighbors in Juxian Alley.

We'll end before the Xu hour.

Mr. Cui and Lady Shen prepared

some mooncakes for you.

Please accept them.

Thank you, Mr. Cui.

Thank you.

Everyone.

May you all always be as perfect

and complete as this moon.

Good.

Dad, you made the Spring Water Lamb?

Of course.

For some reason,

I suddenly wanted

to make it again.

It's absolutely delicious.

You must all try it.

My skills have definitely improved.

Sweetheart, try it.

Father.

What does that mean?

Don't call me that

in front of the children.

It's okay.

- Try some. - Let them try.

Everyone, please try.

San, eat.

Here I go.

I'll try.

Come on, everyone.

Come on.

- This is delicious. - Sure.

Won't you have a piece?

I've had several pieces.

Delicious.

See? Tasty, right?

Fire!

Fire!

Fire!

Fire!

Fire!

Fire!

Make way.

Put out the fire.

Put out the fire!

Fire!

Fire!

Fire!

Fire!

Fire!

Fire!

(Shaoguang's Food Notes)

(Romance in my hand; Joy)

(I didn't expect to have a cross-arm drink in this era.)

(The wedding ceremony hasn't changed much.)

(The wedding feast seems simple to us modern people.)

(The newlyweds share the same meat)

(and drink from the same gourd.)

(How warm and composed.)

♪Wear a sunset glow upon the brow♪

♪Breeze sways, wind chimes hang below the cloud♪

♪Hear one chime ring, tugging at the heart♪

♪True feelings perhaps can only be sensed♪

♪Misty is you, clear is you♪

♪Seeking stars in fog, seeing your shadow under the moon♪

♪Words held back, feelings unrestrained♪

♪Could the road ahead, let us gaze but not doubt♪

♪Mistook all eyes see as cold ice♪

♪Yet let dusk dye the ears and temples red♪

♪Even holding breath couldn't help but stop♪

♪Exposing my warmed heart held tight♪

♪Bustling is you, desolate is you♪

♪Reservedly drawing you into this life♪

♪Hesitating, undecided, the heart hard to deceive♪

♪Worldly rules and taboos, how could they make me give up♪

♪When rushing to you, leaving my deep thoughts in disarray♪

♪I still foolishly see it as a good time♪

♪Heart stirs, wind swirls the lightest ripples♪

♪A thousand tangled thoughts concealed♪

♪Saved a whole lifetime, hastening to you, urgent over miles♪

♪To make the wandering heart return home henceforth♪

♪To draw near what seems beyond reach♪

♪Through life and death changes, only we never cease, never yield♪

♪Perhaps affection barely passes muster♪

♪But love forever♪

♪Will make up for our mutual care, mutual bond♪

♪Saved a whole lifetime, hastening to you, urgent over miles♪

♪To make the wandering heart return home from now♪

♪To dare approach what seems beyond reach♪

♪Through life and death changes♪

♪Only you, never cease, never yield♪