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Marry Me

Episode 16

Try it.

How disrespectful!

Having a private date in the Emperor's harem?

My lady,

that is Lord Long, commander of the Wujin Imperial Guards.

As for the girl... She is...

Who is she?

She is Consort Shu's niece, Shu Ruo Chen

Greetings, Consort Li.

A man and a woman,

being touchy-feely at the harem.

Where are your manners?

Somebody,

detain them.

Yes, my lady.

Stop!

My aunt is Consort Shu.

You dare reprimand me?

My aunt will make you pay for it.

Go on.

Yes.

Let me go!

Are you okay?

Insolence!

A man and woman should have boundaries.

Looks like your aunt did not teach you any etiquette.

Rather than paying respect to me, you're being utterly rude.

I guess I'll have to sacrifice a little...

and educate you on behalf of your aunt.

Servant.

Slap her face.

-You... -Calm down, my lady.

I'm carrying out an order to see Ms Shu home.

I think you've misunderstood.

Carrying out an order?

From who?

The Emperor or the Empress Dowager?

Consort Li.

Chen'er greets Aunt.

Lord Long was following my order...

to send Ruo Chen home.

What is it?

Do you have a problem with that?

But I saw with my own eyes,

the two being touchy-feely.

Inappropriate behaviour.

Are you saying,

just because she is your niece,

she gets a free pass for breaking rules?

Insolence!

A mere concubine like you dare to talk back at me?

I am the imperial noble consort.

It's my job to assist the Empress Dowager in managing the harem.

Consort Li has broken ranks...

and spoken rudely.

-Servant! -Yes.

-Hit her mouth. -Yes.

You dare?

Shu Zhen'er.

I'll voice out to His Majesty if you dare touch me!

Greetings, Noble Consort Shu.

You may leave.

I take my leave.

Chen'er!

Aunt,

I know my mistake.

What mistake?

I...

Tell me.

How did you meet Commander Long Teng?

We...

I don't know Lord Long.

Lord Long saw Consort Li bullying me...

and came over to help, that's all.

Lord Long and I...

are merely acquaintances.

Chen'er.

You're an adult.

You should know what is right and wrong.

You're right, Aunt.

I'll be careful.

I'll take the opportunity of the Empress Dowager's birthday...

to make the announcement.

You'll officially enter the palace.

Thank you, Aunt.

Long Residence

-Second Young Mistress... -Second Young Mistress...

Where...

-Where is she? -Second Young Mistress!

Second Young Mistress!

Second Young Mistress!

-Where is she? -Yeah.

Second Young Mistress?

Greetings, Young Master Yue.

Have you seen your wife?

You're looking for Mu'er?

That's right.

We went to her room to help her change.

But she ran off after only an hour.

Let her if she feels tired.

Mu'er is used to dressing casually.

She probably has no interest in learning these customs.

Young Master, the mistress married into the family as the official wife.

She is now the face of the Long family.

That's true.

This morning, I heard she's going to shop for a new qin.

She went out?

We have to find her.

We can't have the new mistress out in public like that.

-Excuse us. -Yes.

We need to hurry after her.

Come out. They're gone.

They're gone?

I would never have married you if I had known about the rules.

If I had known you're so hard to please,

I wouldn't have chosen you.

Hard to please?

No one is harder to please than you.

What?

Are you eating?

Yes.

I haven't had anything to eat. I'm famished!

Customs of big households are really a handful.

You've been here for some time.

You should be used to it by now.

We have to find a way to separate amicably.

Otherwise, my poor, little life would be lost at the Longs.

Do you know how many distinguished ladies...

dream of marrying into the Long family?

That's great.

Please quickly find a proper lady and spare me from this torture.

Seems like you have no interest...

in knowing what I found out.

It is definitely something...

that can help locate...

-your master's qin. -Tell me!

Where is my master's qin?

If I tell you,

what do I get out of it?

I gave you the Fuxi Score.

What else do you want?

You've been married into the Longs for more than a month.

Technically,

shouldn't you be calling me "Hubby" instead?

I...

Hub...

Mu'er.

No need to hide, Mu'er.

I know you're inside.

-Why did she... -Feng Wu?

have to show up at this moment? Such a party pooper.

Did I come at the wrong time?

Not at all.

You're right on time, my dear sister.

I hope I'm well deserving of you calling me sister.

Your master's qin has been found.

Really?

Master Musician, Hua Yi Bai, is keeping it at the Music Bureau.

I will never forget what you've done for me.

So what kind of a person is Hua Yi Bai?

I used Long Fei's connections in the martial world...

and finally found some information.

He was your master's greatest rival when he was still alive.

He had coveted the position of Master Musician,

and finally got what he wanted after your master's demise.

Thanks to his exceptional qin skills,

he's become the Empress Dowager's favoured performer.

As your master's only student,

how did you not know about him?

He's never spoken of him to me.

Regardless, I'm going to take back my master's qin.

Long Residence

Long Residence

I'm here to see the Second Young Mistress of the Long family.

You said my master's qin is with Master Musician Hua Yi Bai.

Is that true?

Of course.

Do you know how I can visit the Music Bureau?

Are you going to take it back yourself?

Young Master, doesn't he remind you of Shi Bo Yin?

His gestures are similar, but not his presence.

-What's more... -I'm definitely not like Shi Bo Yin.

Master Musician, Hua Yi Bai

Why make comparisons?

I'm the current Master Musician, Hua Yi Bai.

Your hushed whispers just now...

did not escape my ears.

May I know why Mr Hua came...

The appellation of "Mr Hua" is not exquisite enough.

You may address me as...

Master Musician.

My apologies.

Master Musician Hua.

I wonder why Mr Hua wants to see my wife for.

The Music Bureau is being restructured.

We're recruiting students.

I heard Mrs Long is a skilled player so I came to see her.

I'd like to invite her to join the Music Bureau.

It's an opportunity to serve the government.

The Music Bureau is under the Ministry of Rites.

They frequently visit the palace,

and mingle with royalty and imperial officials.

Despite not being of a high rank,

the Master Musician could easily find favour in the Forbidden City.

It won't be easy...

to sneak inside.

What about Hua Yi Bai?

Could we deal with him?

From what I've heard, Hua Yi Bai has a big ego.

He's a utilitarian,

sensible and precise in everything he does.

He's not an easy target.

One more thing.

He's a clean freak.

Definitely a weirdo.

You have ears everywhere.

How did you manage to find such inside information?

I have friends all over.

Besides, Young Master Fei is the head of the Alliance.

It's only natural to be well-informed.

We might have the information,

but it will require careful planning.

Moreover, the qin was bestowed by the Empress Dowager herself.

It will be difficult to take it back.

No matter what, I'm still going to try.

Doesn't sound right.

I say no.

Don't you know my position in the imperial court?

Don't you know my status in the capital?

His Majesty just gave our marriage his blessing...

and you're already trying to drag...

the Longs' only young mistress into imperial servitude.

His Majesty thinks highly of you,

so Mrs Long should repay it by serving the government.

You must be kidding.

My wife and I are newly married.

The gracious task of serving the government should be reserved...

for a great man like you, Master Musician.

That does make sense.

But a person's duty is first to the country.

You shouldn't let personal relationships get in the way.

If Mrs Long would serve in the palace,

I promise to...

We humbly decline your offer.

As for visiting the palace,

I'll find the proper time to go and ask for His Majesty's pardon.

You need not bother yourself with it.

I'm afraid you can't decide on this yourself.

Now that I'm here, I must at least meet with the missus.

If she says no herself,

I'd give up on the idea.

She's not feeling well today.

She's not up to meeting guests.

-Li Ke. -Here.

-See the guest out. -Yes, Young Master.

This way, Mr Hua.

It's Master Musician!

-It's Master Musician. -It's Master Musician!

Long Yue.

Who's that Shi Bo Yin wannabe?

The Music Bureau...

wouldn't simply recruit someone to serve in the palace.

I'm sure there's an ulterior motive.

Young Master, should I let the young mistress know?

No!

And you...

If your sister-in-law finds out about this,

you'll be the first to pay.

I... I just got home.

I don't know anything.

Why don't I get anything good?

Always the scapegoat.

How can I get into the Music Bureau?

Young Master.

Why would the young mistress be holding such a thing?

It was my mistake.

Sorry to trouble you, Young Mistress.

No trouble at all.

Don't blame him.

I was just bored,

so I found something to do.

I'm used to doing the chores at the wine house.

If you make me sit still, I'd become lazy.

Lazing is fine.

Nobody would dare criticise you.

What's the matter with you today?

You are now the Second Young Mistress of Long family.

Not the old Ju Mu'er.

So you can afford to become lazy and fat.

But there's one condition.

You have to stay put at Long Residence.

What exactly is the matter with you today?

Something seems off.

I took a break from my busy schedule to give you this.

What is it?

Take a closer look.

It's a crystal!

Isn't this only found in the palace?

I heard they are special tribute goods made by Westerners.

Where did you get it from?

As the capital's biggest merchant,

there is nothing I can't get my hands on.

Really?

Western tribute goods are found in the palace.

As for this, I got someone to buy it directly from the West.

It's one-of-a-kind.

I can't accept such an expensive gift.

We're married. Why can't you accept it?

The item is too expensive. It's not suited for me.

I did this to make you happy.

How could you turn me down?

Once I give something away, I will not take it back.

What did you just say?

The inn needs me.

I'm off.

You're supposed to check Xiao Bao's work,

not fooling around.

These scribbles and words...

are foreign to me.

Is something on your mind?

You seem out of sorts.

If there's a task that must be done,

but you have to leave the house,

what would you do?

If it must be done,

then do it.

You can come back once you're done.

That's not what I meant.

I mean...

I'm asking...

if you'd leave me because of something.

I will be wherever you are.

I knew it.

When it comes to true love,

nothing can break it so easily.

Long Yue is thinking too much.

What's the matter with him?

See, I came home today...

and saw that Mr Hua from the Music Bureau.

He came to see Long Yue,

but was quickly made to leave.

I later asked Li Ke about it.

He said Hua Yi Bai actually came to see Mu'er.

But Long Yue made it clear...

not to let Mu'er know about it.

I don't get why he's keeping it quiet.

Mu'er happens to want to take her master's qin back from Hua Yi Bai.

This is the perfect chance.

Why won't Young Master Yue tell her?

How should I know?

You know I'm the worst at keeping secrets.

Keeping it to myself is driving me mad.

Do you think I should tell her?

I'm sure your brother has his reasons for not letting you tell her.

But knowing how Mu'er is,

it might cause more trouble if she found out.

I could've gotten home at any time,

but I just had to bump into him.

Seeing him was fine,

but then I had to ask about it.

Now what?

Long Yue is acting indifferent.

Mu'er is being kept in the dark.

And I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place.

What should I do?

It's nothing serious.

Don't you worry.

I'll help solve the problem.

You will?

You have an idea?

I do have one.

Master.

Yin

Yin

Master's qin.

Show yourself.

Yin

You lured me out here.

Why the need to hide?

As expected of Shi Bo Yin's talented pupil.

Your hearing is sharp.

That's my master's qin.

I'm guessing you are Hua Yi Bai.

Looks like my choice is right.

What do you mean?

It seems Young Master Yue is not very forthcoming...

with his own wife.

You met with Young Master Yue?

Mu'er!

Mu'er!

She disappeared without anyone noticing.

I was careless.

I failed to notice the oddity of the qin playing.

Who could have done it?

Mu'er!

Where were you?

What happened?

Why did you suddenly disappear, Mu'er?

Where is Young Master Yue right now?

Long Yue? He's at the inn.

Today's the year-end closing. He has to be there.

Mu'er!

Let's not get involved anymore.

What just happened?

I think she wants answers from Young Master Yue.

This is between husband and wife.

We should not get involved.

Why ask Long Yue?

He can't play the qin.

He's tone deaf.

Whatever it is, I'm innocent.

I didn't say anything.

Long Yue can't blame it on me.

Accounts

Young Master, the accounts are sorted.

Please check.

By the way,

the Empress Dowager's birthday is coming up.

There will be many people attending.

The Long Family should prepare a handsome gift.

We must not pale in comparison to others.

Don't you worry about that.

I've already made arrangements.

We will live up to the Longs' name.

But...

there is another matter that requires attention.

A matter that makes you fret?

Let me hear it.

Please don't make fun of me, sir. See...

It's about the World's Best Inn.

Mr Tie, isn't the acquisition of World's Best Inn done and dusted?

What's the problem now?

Yes, we closed the negotiation.

But who knew a cooked duck could fly?

The government office.

They changed their mind.

The World's Best Inn was under Zhu Fu's name.

There shouldn't be any inheritor.

Why would they suddenly change their mind?

Besides, after his death,

it was managed by the government and then put on auction.

We've made the best bid.

We've even paid the deposit.

Who would be so brave...

as to steal our prize from under our noses?

The new buyer has not shown himself at all.

It was the government office who returned our deposit.

As per the terms,

they also delivered the compensation for breach of contract.

Everything was done accordingly.

That is quite a hefty sum.

Who could afford it?

I can confidently say...

there aren't many people in the capital who dare steal our business.

But I have no clue who it is.

Why must they fight over the World's Best Inn?

The pressing problem is that we don't know who it is.

This person managed to snatch away the deal from us.

They must be someone formidable.

It's not going to be solved with just money alone.

They probably have connections with both the law and commerce.

Plus, it gets tricky when the government is involved.

This really is bothersome.

Don't worry, Mr Tie.

I'll take care of it.

Alright.

There, there, Mr Tie.

Don't you worry.

Young Master is going to show them who's boss.

There will be blood.

Long Yue!

-Young Mistress. -Young Mistress.

Why did you come here?

I'd still be confused if I hadn't come.

What...

Is there some misunderstanding?

Li Ke.

We should go.

You're going to cut the firewood, right?

-When did I say that? -Come on.

A young man shouldn't bluff like that.

Mr Tie.

Young Master.

Close the door when you leave.

We don't want to disturb the guests.

Come on.

Where's the firewood?

It's outside.

You should know whether or not it's a misunderstanding.

Mu'er.

I can explain it.

Come and sit.

-Let's talk. -No need to explain.

I met Hua Yi Bai.

He came to the house.

And you turned him away.

-That's... -I came here to let you know...

that it's my personal matter.

You should stay out of it.

You're one of the Longs now.

Your business is mine.

Besides,

what man would let his wife...

meet with a single man?

I did what's right.

Which is to send him off.

What?

You're being unreasonable and condescending.

Our marriage...

is no more a marriage on paper than a partnership.

You have no right to decide on my behalf.

Well...

Even if it's only on paper,

you should do your part as a wife.

Moreover, I did it for your own good.

It's better not to get involved with palace matters.

I rather you not get dragged into it.

You should know why I wish to get into the Music Bureau.

Who cares about other things?

I already made my point.

You're not allowed to go.

The Music Bureau is jinxed.

Master Musician...

Shi Bo Yin.

Your master lost his life because of this title.

I'm flabbergasted.

How could you be so unreasonable?

Even if I were to end up in hell today,

I'd walk into the tiger's den and retrieve my master's qin!

Ju Mu'er.

Stop being so stubborn if you really care about your master.

Please calm down.

If it was someone close to you who had died,

would you be able to stay calm?

I know your burden.

Rest assured.

I'll bear all the consequences myself.

I will not implicate the Long Family.

If you leave the Long Residence, I'll divorce you right away.

It can't happen soon enough.

Thank you, Young Master.

Go on, leave!

It's none of my business.

Li Ke!

Come with me to the World's Best Inn.

Six Arts Court

Young Master, are we at the right place?

What happened to it?

This is getting more interesting.

They barely returned our deposit,

but is already starting business.

Six Arts Court

Come, let's go and check it out.

Okay.

Six Arts Court is not yet open.

Please come next time, Mr Long.

Looks like your boss is well prepared.

Our boss has good intuition.

She instructed us to keep watch.

I suggest you not waste your time, sir.

We'll be sure to send you an invite to Six Arts Court's opening.

I came here to talk business.

You two should save your breath.

Make way.

Six Arts Court

Pardon us for the rudeness if you won't comply, Mr Long.

I am indeed stubborn.

But seems like your boss changed her mind.

Make way.

Six Arts Court

This is...

The smell of powder and perfume is strong.

It must be some kind of unethical establishment.

The owner of Six Arts Court is not only generous,

but a person of taste as well.

No wonder he could snatch the World's Best Inn from us.

Insolence!

You...

Owner of Six Arts Court, Lin Yue Yao

Young Master, the owner is really a female.

Mind your words.

Six Arts Court is not yet in operation.

If you're here to talk business,

I'm afraid you'll have to come back again.

I, Long Yue, have been doing business for a long time.

It's only right to extend a welcome.

I wanted to meet with you today to discuss possible business ideas.

Save it.

Six Arts Court is a place for emotional well-being.

I don't run it to make money.

You can save your money-making ideas for your own businesses.

Judging by your attire,

you're not from the Central Plain.

You're wearing a veil in the light of day.

Is there something you're hiding?

Seems like you didn't come here to talk about business.

But rather...

to purposely criticise.

My guess must be right.

You are indeed hiding something.

Actually, I wanted to come to see what this place is about.

Why are you chasing me away?

What is it you're trying to hide?

There's nothing to say.

Xi Qiu, Miao Ning.

Escort the guests out.

Yes, ma'am.

Young Master!

Who's that?

Are you okay, Young Master?

Ouch!

Help me up, Li Ke.

Six Arts Court

Come.

Stupid Six Arts Court!

How dare they kick me out?

I'm the capital's richest businessman!

Just you wait!

The Longs will make you pay!

-Isn't that Long Yue? -Yes, it's him.

Young Master.

Quick, help me up.

Here.

That ignorant Long Yue.

He was being rude to you, ma'am.

Should we go and teach him a lesson?

Focus on the actual job.

He's insignificant.

Ignore him.

Understood.

Music Bureau

Sir.

I told you never to bother me when I'm composing,

even if the sky is tumbling down.

My mistake.

But...

Consort Li is here.

Who?

Consort Li.

How many times do I have to say it?

-Just tell her I'm not in. -But...

Sir.

Sir!

I'll never teach her the qin again even if they kill me.

I've been playing the qin for so long...

but I've never seen anyone more stupid than her.

Sir.

We're talking about Consort Li though.

Consort Li?

Even if it's Consort Li,

she can't blame her own lack of skills on others.

The back door.

Let's go.

Consort Li is here.

Greetings, Consort Li.

You seem to be very busy, Mr Hua.

I always have time for you.

Greetings, my lady.

The thing I asked you to do...

Why hasn't there been any update?

If you can't get it done,

you'll be the one to teach me how to play.

You have a natural talent for music.

My skills aren't good enough to teach you.

I wouldn't want to slow your progress.

That's enough.

Save the useless talk.

I didn't punish you for not being able to teach.

So I asked you to find me someone more capable outside.

But why haven't I been introduced to the teacher?

Don't worry, my lady.

As per your wish,

I've found Ms Ju.

My heart is set on learning.

You've taught me for a while now.

Why hasn't there been any improvement in my playing?

Learning the qin takes time. Besides, my lady...

You're already pretty good at it.

My lady,

please don't fret.

Mr Hua has a lot on his plate.

Being a man, it's not convenient to visit the harem.

Why not find a qin player from outside the palace?

Outside?

Is there someone skilled out there?

The virtuoso Shi Bo Yin had a talented student,

Ju Mu'er.

Is she capable?

Sure, very capable.

I've heard that Ju Mu'er is indeed very skilled.

Don't worry, my lady.

I'll go and get her for you.

Is that true?

Yes.

Where is she now?

Well...

Why?

Did she actually turn down my royal invite?

Or were you...

doing it just for show?

No, please don't misunderstand, my lady.

Ms Ju is...

-I... -Stop.

I'm Ju Mu'er, requesting an attendance with Consort Li.

Let her in.

Greetings, my lady.

So you're the only student of the late virtuoso, Shi Bo Yin,

Ju Mu'er?

I am.

Thank you for asking for me.

I'm honoured to come to the palace to teach you the qin.

You look young.

Do you have any experience in teaching the qin?

No, I don't.

Now that's a surprise.

What makes you think you're qualified to teach me then?

I've been playing the qin from a young age.

It's been more than 10 years now.

I practise every day and never slacked on improving.

So I pay more attention to the tonality of the playing.

Dare I ask,

how is a qin player who only teaches to earn a living...

more qualified to teach you?

Good.

You have dedication and perseverance.

You're smart, my lady.

I'm sure I can help you.

Alright.

You'll enter the palace on a good date and you'll be my personal teacher.

I shall comply.

Thank you for the invite, my lady.

Let's go.

Yes, my lady.

Thank goodness you showed up when you did.

I'm surprised you were able to convince Long Yue so soon.

I'm surprised, too,

that you have come to me because you were forced to.

You didn't want to anger Consort Li...

so you had to go to Long Residence.

All that talk about "talent".

Guess it was all bluff.

Whether it's the Music Bureau or Consort Li,

it's all to serve the government.

Besides, you've accepted Consort Li's invitation.

What I do or say doesn't really matter, right?

That's not necessarily true, Mr Hua.

I may have accepted the invitation to teach Consort Li,

but if I fail to do a good job,

the Music Bureau would be held responsible too, wouldn't it?

Are you trying to threaten me?

Don't get me wrong.

I have only one little condition.

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