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Marry Me

Episode 18

Six Arts Court

A guest is a guest.

You didn't come out to greet me.

Is this your idea of hospitality?

Six Arts Court has great services.

But we have to determine if we're receiving real guests.

Six Arts Court opens today.

I'm here with a present

I'm naturally your guest.

Young Master Yue.

Please have a seat inside.

I thought the opening of Six Arts Court...

would be crowded and extraordinary.

I never thought...

it'd be so empty and lifeless.

Six Arts Court doesn't have to rely on its earnings to survive.

Sorry to disappoint you.

You're very outspoken, proprietress.

Getting the ownership of the...

World's Best Inn from the imperial court...

must've taken some real clout.

I'm a nobody...

compared to you.

Proprietress.

Proprietress.

My master can't make it today as he is tied up at work.

He ordered us to send you a gift.

May Six Arts Court have a successful opening.

My master will come another day...

to play the qin with you.

Thank you.

I shall take my leave.

So you have a vast social network, proprietress.

Protection from the six ministries,

and even a gift from a cabinet minister.

It's not easy.

Since you know Six Arts Court can't be trifled with,

I hope you'll leave us alone...

and stay out of each other's lane.

I'm here today...

to make a deal with you.

But I'm curious about one thing.

You came from a foreign land.

You're new here in the capital.

How did you obtain such connections?

Six Arts Court had a benefactor.

But...

it doesn't concern you.

As for the deal,

I see no point in it.

Young Master Yue.

Please leave.

In this capital,

there aren't many...

multi-talented people.

Not to mention a genius.

If I'm not wrong,

your benefactor must be...

the newly appointed master musician, Hua Yi Bai?

Am I right?

Ms Ju.

Consort Li has a message for you.

Her Highness is busy. Today's class will be postponed.

Thank you, Sister.

A moment please, Sister.

I have a question.

If I want to take a few days off,

who should I inform?

I can see you're new here and unfamiliar with the rules.

In the palace,

unless permitted by their masters,

regular servants are not given days off.

Thanks for the tip.

But you've just joined us, Ms Ju.

Why would you want a day off?

Just some trivial matters at home.

Six Arts Court

Six Arts Court is indeed a beautiful place.

I feel like staying back to relax and unwind.

You're always welcome...

to patronise Six Arts Court.

But if you come here again for business,

we'd have to ask you to leave.

You misunderstand, proprietress.

Here's one thing you don't know.

Land Title

What you've bought,

was the World's Best Inn's property rights.

Not the land title.

Besides, it doesn't state how long you can stay here.

The land...

now belongs to me.

Land Title

Don't assume I'm clueless about land titles and property rights.

I've purchased all the rights to this land.

If you think you can kick me out,

think again.

If you don't believe me,

let's report to the magistrate.

You have the land title.

I own the property rights.

If we take this to the magistrate,

it might end up badly for you, too.

How about this?

Let's compromise.

I'm willing to pay you a rent.

But you must let the matter rest.

How can I make you suffer a loss?

Why don't we just report to the magistrate?

We'll let them settle it for us.

Wait!

What is your request, Young Master Yue?

Why don't you say it frankly?

If you say so.

I'll sacrifice a little,

and let you operate here indefinitely.

In return, besides the rent,

we'll split Six Arts' earnings...

fifty-fifty.

No way!

Make it twenty-eighty.

Fifty-fifty.

Thirty-seventy.

Fifty-fifty.

Forty-sixty, and that's final.

Deal!

Remember to submit the earnings by the end of each month.

And don't forget the rent next month.

We'll pay the entire year's rent.

Don't worry, Young Master Yue.

You're really easy-going, proprietress.

We've come to a consensus, then.

We're now a family.

I'll introduce my clients to Six Arts Court.

Thank you then, Young Master Yue.

No need to thank me. We're in this together.

I shall not disturb your business any further.

I'll get going.

Take care.

Why must you endure him, Mistress?

Why don't we get rid of this pest?

He's just another money-grubbing businessman,

a small fry. Nothing to worry about.

The Empress Dowager's birthday is coming up.

You don't have much time.

When the time comes...

We can't wait any longer.

We have to act immediately.

Really?

I wouldn't dare lie.

I can't, Your Highness.

I really can't.

But you must.

Whether you want to or not.

It's not up to you...

to decide.

Zhao Li Palace

Why is no one guarding the front door?

Maybe I should forget it.

The less trouble, the better.

If she blames me for trespassing...

It's better for me to wait here.

Imperial Physician Wang.

Take care.

Yes, Your Highness.

Insolence!

How dare you come here without permission?

How audacious!

Please, Your Highness!

No one was at the door.

So I waited outside.

Forgive me, Your Highness.

I shall take my leave.

Zhao Li Palace

Ju Mu'er.

I don't care what status you have.

You must obey the palace rules now that you're here.

I won't spare you if this happens again!

I'll keep that in mind. Thank you for your guidance.

Why are you here today?

Your Highness.

I'd like a day off to visit my family.

Please approve my request.

Though your offence today was minor,

you've broken the rules and offended me.

You need a time out.

Until noon tomorrow,

you're not allowed to leave the room.

You can't eat or drink, either.

You need a big punishment to let the lesson sink in.

I...

Your...

-Let me go! -Hurry up!

-I'll walk myself! -Come on.

-I'll shout if you don't let me go! -Don't you dare.

-Where do you think this is? -Let go!

Go!

Come on.

-Let go! -The Empress Dowager is coming.

Who is shouting there?

Consort Li’s personal qin player made a mistake.

We'll take her away right now.

Ms Ju.

The palace is not the Long Residence.

You can't act as you wish here.

Ms Ju is special.

Though she made a mistake,

she's here at Consort Li's request.

Don't be reckless.

Thank you for your advice.

If she listens to us,

we won't make things difficult for her.

Thank you, ma'am.

-Let's go. -Go.

Get in!

Sir!

Her Highness has spoken.

You'll stay here and reflect on your mistake.

I've been through worse scrapes.

This little punishment is nothing.

No matter what,

I'll take my master's qin back.

I'm not afraid!

You played dirty, Young Master Fei!

All is fair in love and war.

Your skills are as good as mine.

Who taught you?

Nobody taught me martial arts.

It's just a little trick I picked up...

to defend myself.

It's no big deal.

Young Master Fei!

Young Master Fei!

Bad news, Young Master Fei!

Your father-in-law is here for the girl!

Look for Young Master Yue if he's here!

But Young Master Yue is not at home.

How do you do, Mr Ju?

I'm good, very good.

How do you all do?

A renowned family indeed.

You have very good manners.

Why is Mu'er not here?

Where did Mu'er go?

Mr Ju.

Do you know where Mu'er...

-Mr Ju. -Mr Ju.

Why are you people blocking my way?

Why... are you people blocking my way?

This...

Go!

Mr Ju!

Young Master Fei!

Mr Ju!

Why didn't you say you're coming?

I could've arranged a carriage.

Tomorrow is the death anniversary of Mu'er's mother.

I'm here to take Mu'er for the commemoration.

All of you seem busy.

I didn't want...

to trouble anyone with such trifles.

By the way, where is Mu'er?

Mr Ju, you've travelled a long way.

I'll set up a table.

Let's have a meal together.

That won't be necessary.

Just let me borrow Mu'er.

After the commemoration,

I'll send her back here.

Where is she?

Mu'er is not home.

Not home?

Then where is she?

You see,

Mr Ju,

Long Yue brought his wife...

out on a trip...

to the south...

to buy some goods.

Yes!

-Yes, that's right! -Yes.

Lies!

It's her mother's death anniversary tomorrow!

She'd never forget about it!

Unless she's in trouble!

Tell me!

Did something happen to Mu'er?

Tell me!

Tell me now!

Mr Ju, calm down...

Even if you don't trust them, you should at least trust me.

Would I ever harm Mu'er?

-Make way! Make way! -Mr Ju!

-I want to see Mu'er! -Calm down!

-Make way! I want to see Mu'er! -Don't get agitated!

Mu'er!

-Make way! -Don't be mad!

Mr Ju! Mr Ju!

Don't be mad!

Yes, calm down. No need to get fired up.

Yes, please calm down.

-Long Yue! He's back! -Mr Ju!

Please calm down!

Long Yue!

Long Yue? Come in.

-Mr Ju. -Young Master Yue.

Tell me.

Have you been treating my daughter right?

Where is she now?

Tomorrow's her mother's death anniversary.

Normally, by this time,

she would've prepared the offerings.

But nothing happened this year.

Why didn't I hear from her about this?

Is my daughter forbidden...

attending to her own family...

now that she's married to you?

The Empress Dowager is having a birthday banquet.

Mu'er has been chosen...

to perform at the palace.

As a son,

I should make the arrangements.

Nope.

Never mind.

Just treat my daughter well,

and I'll be more than satisfied.

I'll make the arrangements...

for the commemoration.

Young Master Yue.

Don't let Mu'er know that I came.

Don't distract her.

Shu Ruo Chen

Long Teng.

You're so busy everyday.

I've prepared chicken soup for you...

to keep you healthy and strong.

That's a first from you,

bringing me supper.

If you like it,

I'll bring it every night.

No.

I can't drink this.

Why not?

You're being suspiciously nice to me.

Tell me what you want honestly.

After that, I'll determine...

whether I should drink it or not.

Actually...

It's nothing.

I just want to know...

how Mu'er is doing in the palace.

I knew it.

Sister-in-law was taken in by Consort Li.

How would I know...

what goes on in the harem?

But you work in the palace.

How hard can it be to find out?

Besides,

Mu'er is your only sister-in-law.

You're obliged to take care of her.

Why are you so antsy?

Don't worry, she's fine.

She's fine?

What do you mean by "fine"?

Long Teng.

Give me a proper answer.

She offended Consort Li.

So she was locked up...

and starved for a day.

She'll be released tomorrow noon.

Isn't this "fine"?

That's my soup, isn't it?

Mu'er is starving in the palace.

And here you are having chicken soup like nothing happened?

I don't feel good about it.

So,

you shouldn't drink it.

I knew you'd get worked up.

That's why I kept quiet.

I've pulled some strings for her.

They won't give her a hard time.

The palace is not like the city.

Don't act rashly.

I know what to do.

Where are you going?

Don't worry.

I won't implicate you.

And one more thing!

Great.

This melody should only exist in heaven,

how many times can one get to hear it in this mortal world?

The title of the world's best virtuoso...

definitely belongs to me.

No guests allowed.

-Make way! -You can't go in!

-Let me in! -You can't go in!

Out of my way!

My lord, he...

It's alright.

You are relieved.

What could Young Master Yue want from me here...

at my residence this late?

Don't say anything.

Look at my new composition.

Isn't it beautiful?

No time for art! Come save my wife from the palace!

Let go of me!

What does rescuing your wife have to do with me?

You recommended my wife to the palace.

Shouldn't you be responsible for what happens to her?

You have a short memory, Young Master Yue.

I didn't see your wife at all...

when I went to your residence that day.

How could I have recommended her to the palace?

You...

If you won't acknowledge it, fine.

As for Lord Hua...

and Lin Yue Yao's affair,

I see no need to keep it a secret.

I'll let Wujin Guards look into it.

It's so late now! Shouldn't we wait until tomorrow?

You can wait, but my wife can't. Hurry!

No!

Who's there?

Don't be afraid, it's me.

It's you?

You're that lady from this morning.

Why are you here?

Maybe I shouldn't have...

gotten you involved in the first place.

What do you mean?

Wait a minute!

Who are you?

What do you mean by that?

I...

My name is Ji Yan.

I knew your master.

Before your master was executed,

I was the one who sent the qin.

I've seen you before.

I came here just to see you.

You knew my master?

Are you saying...

it wasn't Lord Hua but you who recommended me to Consort Li?

I can't explain everything right now.

But please believe me.

I mean you no harm.

You purposely lured me into the palace.

What's your motive?

You guys! Have a look over there!

Yes, sir!

If you don't believe me,

at least believe in your master.

Don't go! Explain to me!

Who is she?

Shangyang Gate

That's it!

What time is it now?

We can't enter the palace this early in the morning.

You say you want to see Ju Mu'er.

You have to look at the time, too.

If my hands get frozen,

I won't be able to play the qin.

Why don't we go back?

Why don't I go back first?

Your silence means yes.

She was recommended by you.

If something happens to her,

the master musician will not be spared either.

I didn't say I don't want to save her.

But nothing can be done even if we came here early.

But you just won't listen.

Why should we suffer here?

It's breezy right now.

I can wait for a few hours.

Could it be...

you're too tired from playing qin,

so you can't wait?

I want to see His Majesty as soon as possible.

Then I shall wait with you.

What did I do deserve this? I'm innocent!

But come to think of it,

it's actually not that cold.

Shangyang Gate

Shangyang Gate

It's dawn now, hurry!

Shangyang Gate

Wait for me!

We're here, Young Master Yue.

-I'll do it, thank you. -Thank you, Young Master Yue.

Young Master Yue?

Why are you here?

I'm sorry.

I'm late.

But the day had just broke.

How did you come in?

You're a lucky woman, Mrs Long.

Young Master Yue knew you were grounded.

He stood outside the palace gates the whole night.

Once it was opened, he went straight to see the Emperor.

I've made a mistake.

Consort Li was right to punish me.

You don't have to...

bother His Majesty with such a minor thing because of me.

I'm worried about you.

How can you call it minor?

That thing I said...

was a slip of the tongue.

I wonder if it was mistake or honesty?

Regardless, I'll never forget...

the word, "divorce".

But you insisted on moving into the palace.

I said it out anger.

Come home with me.

His Majesty has allowed me to take you.

You'd be disobeying his orders if you refuse.

Mu'er didn't come today for a reason.

She was chosen to play qin for the Empress Dowager in the palace.

She honoured our family.

Tomb of Beloved Wife, Lady of the Ju-Ruan Family

You loved the qin.

If you can hear me,

you should be happy for her.

Father!

Father.

Mu'er?

Why are you here?

It's Mother's death anniversary.

How can I be absent?

What happened to your head?

Are you injured?

I accidentally bumped my head. I'll be fine.

Tomb of Beloved Wife, Lady of the Ju-Ruan Family

Mother.

I'm unfilial for being late.

Mother.

Your son-in-law Long Yue is here to visit you.

This is my first time here.

I'm sorry for being late.

From now on,

I'll take good care of Mu'er.

And put your minds at ease.

Even if you two didn't come today,

Mu'er's mother wouldn't blame you.

But now, you've sneaked out of the palace.

What if you neglect...

your official duties?

Filial piety comes first.

We're at fault.

Here's some joss money I got from an eminent monk.

Take it as a token of my gratitude.

Mu'er.

What happened to you and Young Master Yue?

Me and Young Master Yue?

How can anything happen to us?

We're fine. Don't worry, Father.

This vat of Nu'er Hong wine...

was buried...

by me and Mu'er's mother.

We meant to...

open it when Mu'er gets married.

Today is a happy day.

We'll add another pair of chopsticks.

That means all four of us are here.

Mu'er.

I'm done setting up...

your bridal chamber.

But you never came back...

ever since you got married.

Don't go back tonight.

Father.

Actually, we're...

-We plan... -not...

to stay the night and spend time with you.

Here, Father.

If Mr Ju weren't so avid for wine,

I'd never have...

let you drink so much.

Look at you.

You clearly needed my help.

Yet you kept to yourself.

Mu'er.

Do you love me?

I do love you.

But I have to refuse your love.

Since we love each other,

what is the problem?

Our marriage does not count at all.

We should've explained it to everyone earlier.

Our marriage is legitimate...

in other people's eyes.

If you feel uncomfortable,

I can send betrothal gifts again.

Or even re-host a banquet.

I don't mean it that way.

The situation is getting more complicated.

I don't want to implicate the Long family.

But you've already implicated us...

when you entered the palace.

Besides,

I'm not afraid.

But I am!

Do you think I'm not aware of your feelings for me?

Do you think I'm that cold-hearted?

Until I clear Master's name,

I won't rest.

Young Master Yue.

I have to investigate.

Young Master Yue.

Please let me off.

I don't want to drag the Long family into this.

Mu'er.

As long as you love me,

you will always be...

my Mrs Long.

Young Master Yue...

Please don't refuse my love again.

The world is wide.

I've always thought...

being wealthy is everything.

But then I met you.

And I realised...

heaven is...

wherever you are.

If we can end this successfully,

I'll take you...

away from the cares of the world...

and live peacefully together.

You cruel woman!

Are you trying to kill your husband?

Serves you right for sneaking up on me.

You...

You...

Ouch! That hurts!

Quick, give me a rub.

It's only a minor injury.

Just walk it off.

Why do you act so whiny?

Walk? Like this?

I can't even take one step!

Stay here if you can't walk!

Quick, rub me down.

Why should I listen to you and give you a rub?

-I won't! -I...

My injury...

was caused by your leg.

You can't just leave me...

to suffer, can you?

Lower.

Lower.

Lower.

Lower.

This...

We're husband and wife.

Besides, I don't despise you.

But I despise you!

When we're old...

and our hair is Grey,

will we still act like this?

Shu Residence

-Well? -Young Lady.

How is it?

Guards are everywhere.

Even by the residence doors.

It'll be difficult...

for you to sneak out.

That Long Teng!

Why did he send so many Wujin Imperial Guards?

Young Lady, Lord Long cares about you.

People get anxious when they care.

Otherwise, why would he do this?

This is the Shu Residence.

What danger could there be?

Are you saying...

he's worried about me?

Of course!

But I've been cooped up here the whole day.

I'm bored to death!

I'll die if I don't get out.

Young Lady! Young Lady!

It can't be helped.

Why don't we just bear with it for now?

Su Qing.

Take off your clothes.

Let's see who can block my way.

It seems...

my worry is unnecessary.

You really are courageous, Young Lady Ruo Chen.

It's useless no matter how many guards I sent.

Long Teng.

I don't need any protection.

Send the Wujin Imperial Guards away now!

You're the chosen one.

It's our duty to keep you safe.

I don't want to be chosen for the harem...

or live in the palace.

Why not?

Because I...

Because the Emperor is old and ugly.

He's old enough to be my father.

I don't want to be with a man I don't love.

Come with me.

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