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Marry Me

Episode 5

Ms Ju.

How do qin players like you normally...

put away the instruments?

For those who play often,

they'd place them in a convenient spot...

as the priority.

Then why is this qin....

hung on the wall up here?

Can you retrieve the qin and show it to me?

Yin

Yin

This qin was given by my master.

"Cyrilla meets Spring."

Cyrilla meets Spring

Master once composed a song titled "Cyrilla Meets Spring."

Could it be dedicated to Lord Shi?

Shi Bo Yin, Shi Ze Chun.

Cyrilla Meets Spring.

Do you know how to play it?

Young Master Yue.

You placed the qin upside down.

Stupid girl does have some skills.

It's open!

Stop.

That's enough for today.

Pardon me, Your Majesty.

I'm still learning how to play the qin.

You've improved.

I could tell.

Keep practising...

and you'd surely be able to master it one day.

Thank you for encouragement.

I will practise harder.

It's not that...

I'm forcing you to practise.

The fact is, the Empress Dowager and Emperor both love music.

You're meant to enter the palace to serve His Majesty.

This can't be neglected.

Thank you for the concern.

But, I haven't gone to greet His Majesty and Her Imperial Majesty.

Would that be a problem?

You have plenty of time.

First, you have to master the qin.

When the time comes,

I will organise a great party.

I'll make sure everyone's attention falls on you.

Thank you.

Watch the steps.

By the way,

your movements are limited.

This place is far away from Ju Wine House How did you get here?

I started learning the qin since young.

Master would cover my eyes to train my hearing and rhythm.

Despite not being able to see clearly right now,

I'm able to judge the location of objects using echolocation.

Young Master, is there a set of cutlery here?

So you're not totally blind.

These are children's toys...

and shoes.

There are children's clothing too.

Which means, someone lived here for a long time.

Most likely a child.

One more thing.

What is it?

Please stop staring at me like that, Young Master.

How did you know I was looking?

Take a guess.

That's all I can make out of the clues.

You'll have to figure out the rest.

I found it!

The poison gas was probably released through this opening.

But now,

I think it was blocked to attract attention.

Young Master,

do you remember the Shi family registry recorded at the city hall?

The record stated that Lord Shi only had two children.

And they're both adults now.

So where did this child come from?

And where is he right now?

Could this secret room...

be related to the Shi murders?

Traces of blood.

Hopefully, the child is okay.

But,

why did the Wujin Imperial Guard fail to find this secret room?

And why is there...

no trace of either a living human or a dead one?

Stupid qin.

When will I be done with practising the qin?

Farewell, Your Majesty.

Long time no see, Lord Long.

Did you come to the palace to visit Consort Shu, Ms Shu?

Are you still planning on seeing His Majesty?

No, I mean, I'm just curious about His Majesty.

Because I look up to him, you know.

I saw his back just now and he did look majestic.

I bet he's a handsome gentleman.

Do you know that it's a capital crime...

to comment about the Emperor like this?

Lord Long is a just hero.

You wouldn't be so petty to hold this against me, right?

Ms Shu.

Mind your actions.

I...

What is wrong with me?

Why am I so reckless...

this time meeting him?

I will see you to the palace gates.

No need to be so nervous, Ms Shu.

I know what to do.

Things that should be kept secret,

I would never divulge.

I won't betray you.

You oversee hundreds of officials.

I'm sure you know my background very well.

I know.

You were adopted by the Shus.

Consort Shu is with illness.

The Shu family is placing all their hopes on you.

I suppose your entering the palace...

has long been planned out.

I have no choice.

There are times when we have to follow the flow.

But I believe...

that everyone has the chance to live the way they want.

Judging from what you said, it seems like you have other plans.

My dream is...

to become a free-roaming heroine.

I'll travel the land, helping the needy.

It would be so heroic and cool.

If I get the chance,

I'd like to introduce you to my third brother.

He's been the head of the martial arts world for three years.

I'm sure you two would get along.

Really? When are you going to take me to meet him?

There is ample time.

I'm sure the chance would come.

Time?

There isn't ample time.

I'll soon enter the palace.

When that happens,

I'd no longer be able to travel the world.

I'm more worried that after you two meet,

your idea of travelling the world would be dashed.

Ms Shu.

Let's go.

So handsome.

Young Master Yue.

There doesn't seem to be any losses based on the inn's accounts.

But the fact is,

this month's net profit...

is three times as much as last month's.

Despite the World's Best Inn being a franchise from the capital,

but what everyone recognises...

is still the long-established Long brand.

Where do the grains and produce come from?

From the fields of the Long family, that's where.

Yes, you're totally right, Young Master.

Well...

But what I heard is that...

Zhu Fu trying to make the World's Best Inn...

into a nationwide franchise.

The brand of World's Best Inn...

is being introduced in Ximin!

That's impossible!

How did he get the connections?

Zhu Fu is known to hang around at the Prime Minister's house...

to get in Lord Ding's good books.

I also heard...

that he prepared hefty gifts...

to get to know the other ministers. So...

Naturally, he got the connections.

A flock of crows.

Those are all dirty tactics losers use.

Young Master...

I think...

Perhaps you could sacrifice a little.

The second young lady of the Dings. You two could...

Nonsense!

The Longs...

only deal with honest businesses.

We'll never resort to such unscrupulous ways.

Honest?

Young Master,

with your skills,

even Zhu Fu would bow and call you "master."

You...

Okay.

We'll do as you say.

-I'll get back to work. -Go on.

Work Hard

Long Yue!

Young Master Fei.

Hey, innkeeper.

Long Yue, listen.

I've got it.

That pot cost me a hefty sum.

Watch it. Put it back.

It's just a dumb pot.

Compared to what I learned,

this is nothing.

Long Yue.

Long Yue!

Don't you want to know what I found out?

Out with it then. What did you find?

What?

Pay me.

Running around to gather news requires expenditure.

You can't expect me to pay.

You probably didn't find out anything.

You're just here to ask for living expenses.

Who said I didn't find anything?

Nothing in this world is beyond my reach.

Then tell me.

What did you find?

There's nothing extraordinary about the Shi household.

For a long time, none of its staff left or quit.

But there's an exception.

Half a month ago,

Tutor Deng of Shi Residence went back to his hometown...

due to his old age and thus avoided the massacre.

He was very close with Lord Shi.

He must know a lot.

Where does Tutor Deng live right now?

His hometown is Qingzhou.

-And? -That's all I know.

I couldn't possibly check the vast Qingzhou.

You only asked me to find out, not locate him.

-Let go. -No.

-Give it back. -No!

Let it go! I said, let it go!

Get back here!

Qingzhou...

Rest assured, Young Master. Why would I lie?

I memorised the score in detail.

I'm glad you have some conscience.

I'd take your work so far as the interest.

As for the remaining two pages,

I'll get you to complete them later.

Now, about your master...

That Tutor Deng is your only lead...

for the time being.

He worked at Shi Residence for over 20 years.

He was Lord Shi's right hand man.

But there's one thing I have to remind you.

Going to see him...

may not uncover any new leads.

After all, Tutor Deng was only a kung fu instructor.

He may not know anything about the secret room.

But he's my only hope.

Since we didn't find any bodies in the room,

it must mean they're alive.

Perhaps there is hope for my master.

This Shi Bo Yin...

What exactly did he do for you?

Why are you so adamant?

-Master had... -Mu'er.

Brother Yun.

Brother Yun.

I came here for Mu'er.

I'd like to ask you to pardon her.

Who is she to you?

Why is this your business?

Besides,

I'm taking Ms Ju to seek treatment.

And...

She has agreed.

Seek treatment?

More like to secretly investigate.

What is it to you?

It's not like that.

I told Brother Yun about it.

He might have some advice.

Stupid girl, I told you before.

This is serious.

Why did you tell him?

But Brother Yun is...

You've misunderstood, Young Master Yue.

I'm not some outsider to Mu'er.

On the contrary,

you wanting to take her away...

is not appropriate.

As of now,

the court has closed the case on Shi Bo Yin.

Attempting to investigate on your own will cause discord.

You might not care about your family,

but please do not implicate Mu'er.

Don't say that.

So you came here...

to stop us from investigating?

I'm here to help Mu'er.

I got someone from the registry to help...

and found the current address for Old Master Deng.

He didn't return home...

after leaving the Shis.

In fact, he opened an inn...

just outside of town.

I hurried here before you guys left...

in case you went on a wild goose chase.

Alright, I got it.

Since Lord Yun...

has said what he came to say,

then be off.

We have other things to do.

Wait a second.

Thanks for your help, Brother Yun.

Much appreciated.

You don't have to thank me.

Your problems are my problems

Are we going or not?

Yes, we are.

Take care, Brother Yun.

Don't worry.

I'll take my leave.

Long Residence

Stupid girl.

Let's go.

Young Master...

Young Master Yue!

Long Residence

Wait for me!

World's Best Inn

You people are dealing under the table.

Bribing officials will get you beheaded.

My father couldn't care less about this pocket change.

Young Lady is right.

Lord Ding is an upright citizen. Everyone knows it.

These pieces...

are meant for a lady to adorn herself.

They're Mr Zhu's sincere gifts.

We hope you'd accept.

The items do look nice.

They're not everyday goods.

Good taste, Ms Ding.

These are all gems from the West.

The styles are special.

They're not common in the capital.

These ornaments suit my two maids...

exceptionally well.

Since Mr Zhu is so generous,

you should accept.

-Thank you, miss. -Thank you, miss.

That's...

If you have the time to suck up to people,

you should learn from Young Master Yue...

on how to do proper business.

Did you not hear, Ms Ding?

Hear what?

Young Master Yue...

and Ju Mu'er of Ju Wine House...

are secretly engaged.

Nonsense.

Don't believe in rumours.

The Longs are a distinguished family.

He wouldn't marry any common woman.

World's Best Inn

Ms Ding,

I'm wiling to swear by the heavens.

I wouldn't dare lie to you, ever.

Everyone in town saw it.

Earlier today,

Ju Mu'er arrived at Long Residence.

Long Yue was supposed to take her out of town.

Long Teng was assigned the Shi murders.

He forbade Long Yue to have any connection with the culprit's student.

But Long Yue and Ju Mu'er have an illicit relationship.

The two have decided to elope.

That's right.

Many people saw it.

You can ask around.

Don't just stand there.

We need to go after them!

World's Best Inn

-Miss! -Miss!

-Miss! -Miss!

Young Master, Ms Ju is here.

Did you stop here because you felt bad?

Me?

Ms Ju.

My young master thinks you're inconvenienced by your eyesight.

It's dangerous out here in the wild.

That's why he stopped to wait.

Please step onto the carriage and rest.

My young master apologises.

Who told you to say that?

Please pass the message to Young Master Yue.

Thank him for waiting.

I can walk on my own.

Young Master.

Li Ke, tell Ms Ju.

My carriage is better off not carrying her.

Please tell Young Master Yue.

I prefer not to sit in a carriage...

belonging to a jerk.

Young Master...

I don't have to pass the message, do I?

Li Ke.

Tell Ms Ju.

She should be more thankful.

I went to great lengths to find this lead.

Why did I try so hard for?

-I even put aside the business. -Yes.

Pass the message, ask Ms Ju,

who the heck is this Yun Qing Xian?

Is Yun Qing Xian or her master more important?

These are two different things.

I don't get it.

Why must Young Master Yue...

bring Brother Yun into the matter regarding my master?

Hopeless!

Li Ke.

Tell Ms Ju.

I can't get through to her.

Young Master...

Save your breath then.

I can't get through to you either.

So...

It's getting late. Why don't you two get on the carriage.

You can argue on the way.

I mean, talk on the way.

Alright?

It's okay.

Sorry for troubling you, Brother Li.

I'm in no place to sit on Young Master Yue's carriage.

Young Master...

Stop!

These legs are mine.

Too bad you don't get to tell me to stop.

Ju Mu'er.

Don't try me, Ju Mu'er!

Put me down!

Don't just stand there. Drive the carriage.

Waiter!

Waiter.

My apologies, guys.

Wine

There is only one room available tonight.

We're not here to stay.

Wine

We're looking for someone.

I heard...

a kung fu master named Deng lives here.

Do you know him?

Old Deng?

He is the manager.

But he's currently away.

He'll only be back tomorrow.

We'll stay here then...

and wait for Old Deng to return.

But sir, we only have one vacant room.

Are you guys...

Wine

I can spend the night at the stable, Young Master.

So...

Wine

Hope you don't mind.

Make do for one night and let Ms Ju...

I'm paying.

I get the bed.

Don't worry, Young Master. I won't cause a fuss.

I'll sleep in the carriage.

Waiter, why doesn't the inn have a plaque?

For your information, sir,

Mr Deng has already sold the inn.

The new plaque isn't here yet.

It will be up tomorrow.

Wine

I must say,

the one who bought the inn is smart.

There is heavy traffic here.

You being the only inn...

-must get a lot of business. -Yes.

Hold it.

World's Best Inn

"World's Best Inn"?

This is...

-It's Mr Zhu's place. -I know that.

May I ask if it was Mr Zhu from the capital that bought the inn?

That's right.

Mr Zhu is a really a good man.

After he bought the inn, he didn't fire any of the staff.

He even let Old Deng stay and retire in peace.

A good person deserves a good outcome.

It's no wonder that Mr Zhu...

has been so successful with the World's Best Inn.

It's so different when compared to some unethical businessmen.

Li Ke.

I'm not staying.

-Sir! -Wait, Young Master.

It's raining heavily.

Calm down, okay?

My integrity is intact. A little rain won't hurt me.

No...

Young Master!

The rain is getting even heavier.

Wine

Let's just stay here, okay?

I'll take the room if he won't. Thanks.

Sure.

Hey...

Wine

Please come with me, miss.

Man up!

I will not compromise.

First come, first serve. The bed is mine.

Sorry you missed it.

Ju Mu'er.

Listen carefully.

If you dare mention anything...

about my staying here...

Li Ke would haunt you forever!

Young Master.

What is it?

If Tutor Deng comes back tomorrow...

and we fail to get any new leads,

what should we do?

What...

What's the matter?

Master must be suffering in the prison.

I dare not think.

Nor dare to sleep.

Once I close my eyes,

all I see is Master being tortured and beaten.

Wait.

What kind of an enigma is this Shi Bo Yin really?

Why are you risking your life for him?

I lost my mother very young.

My only memory of her...

is the qin.

My father said...

my mother was an excellent qin player.

So I learned the qin since young.

When I was ten,

my father used the silver he had carefully saved...

to buy me my first qin.

No one knew...

the qin was handmade by master musician, Shi Bo Yin.

It was very valuable.

The qin seller had no clue.

When he found out,

he bribed the local guards to confiscate the qin.

They claimed my father had stolen it.

-Let me go! Mu'er! -Give me my qin!

My qin!

Don't hurt my Mu'er!

Father...

-Mu'er. -Father.

Good girl.

It's okay.

If Master hadn't come forward to speak the truth,

my father would've been falsely accused.

He's the one who told us...

that there is always right and wrong.

Everything happens for a reason.

Back then,

nobody believed my father.

Only Master did.

He came forth to vouch for our innocence.

And now,

nobody believes him.

How can I not do anything for him?

I feel it in my heart...

that Master has his plans.

I'm fine with losing my sight.

I'm even willing to exchange my life for his.

But,

what I want most is to find out the truth...

for Master's sake.

Sorry about that.

I lost my cool.

Thank you for listening.

To be honest,

I think...

you shouldn't think so much.

I never believed in fate or destiny.

I believe...

in human effort.

For many things,

giving it your best shot...

is already the best outcome.

No need to worry about the rest.

Besides,

your master turned himself in.

He must have a reason for it.

If he wishes for death,

it's not up to you to save him.

Alright.

Get some rest.

We'll meet Tutor Deng tomorrow...

and we'll know more.

Thanks, Young Master.

Hello, are you here to eat or to stay the night?

I'm looking for someone.

Again?

Have you seen an aristocratic young master?

With a blind girl.

Yes, I have.

A young master was here last night with a blind girl...

to spend the night.

But we only had one room available.

So the two shared the room.

One room?

Miss?

Are you okay, miss?

-Miss... -Young Lady.

Miss...

You're scaring me, Young Lady.

That's right.

It's okay.

Miss...

Is it Ms Ding?

Please don't cry.

Don't cry, miss.

She probably misunderstood us.

But we didn't do anything.

You don't have to speak up.

Consider it a favour.

I can finally put it to rest.

I'll be so grateful.

Ms Ding sure fell for the wrong guy.

It's okay, miss.

-Waiter. -Don't cry, miss.

The bill please.

Sure.

Miss.

I'll wipe your tears.

You two went too far!

But,

even if you spent the night together,

it doesn't mean anything.

It's normal for men to have more than one wife anyway.

But, let me be clear.

I am the Dings' second young lady.

I have to be the first wife.

You're fine with that?

Father!

You, boy...

What did you call him?

Father, give me a kiss and hold me up!

Bao Bao, you're mistaken. I'm not your father.

How did you know my nickname is Bao Bao?

You are my father.

Plus,

I can smell money on you.

I know from the smell that you're my father.

You're wanted everywhere.

What...

You...

Xiao Bao.

Mother, I found Father.

You.

You.

-Young Lady. -Miss!

We'll take you to a doctor.

I'm Feng Wu.

This is my son, Xiao Bao.

The boy has a sensitive nose.

He can pinpoint the rich from his smell.

Wine

He never had a father.

So he assumes anyone who's rich to be his father.

He's caused trouble for you.

I apologise.

We came here...

to look for his father.

He's impatient.

Sorry for the trouble.

Wine

What is he looking at?

I made a mistake.

You're not as handsome and dashing as my father.

You're probably not as rich too.

Why does this guy look familiar?

Xiao Bao.

Where have I seen him before?

Don't be rude. Apologise.

Sorry, uncle.

I was wrong to be rude.

Uncle?

Do I look that old?

Mr Deng, you're back.

These guests came yesterday.

They're looking for you.

Since you're busy,

we will not disturb you.

May we meet again.

Wine

Let's go.

This way, please.

Mr Deng.

Who are you? What do you want with me?

We are friends of the Shis.

We learned you worked for them for 20 over years.

So we wanted to ask you some questions.

News of the murders at Shi Residence have spread all across town.

It pains me.

But I left the Shis a long time ago.

You two don't look like court officials.

What is it that you want to know?

I'm wondering if you've heard of the song,

Cyrilla Meets Spring.

Please.

We'll talk inside.

Who are you, miss?

What is your relation to Lord Shi?

I'm...

We became friends with Lord Shi through music.

We discovered a secret room within his study by accident.

After the incident,

we found traces of blood in the room.

Do you have any knowledge about it?

Judging from your reaction,

you do know something.

We came here because of the Shi massacre.

Please tell us what you know.

Help us seek justice for the Shis.

What about...

What about the child?

What do you mean by the child?

I guess there's no use for hiding anything now.

The child living in the secret room...

is Lord Shi's illegitimate son.

But we didn't find the child's body in the room.

Mr Deng,

do you know who the birth mother is?

Or where she is now?

The woman was a servant at the residence.

The madam kicked her out a long time ago.

But for the sake of the child, she didn't return home.

She lived by herself...

in the nearby hills.

I think...

it should be about a half day's travel from here.

Mother, I can't walk anymore.

What should we do then?

It's my fault.

I lost our travel money.

That's why you couldn't travel on a horse carriage.

Here, I'll carry you.

When are we going to see Father?

If Father is here, you won't have to suffer.

I'd get Father to carry me.

Tell me.

What kind of a person do you want him to be?

He must be strong.

Actually, the uncle just now wasn't half bad.

He looked a lot like Father.

But he seemed kind of fierce.

Not very friendly.

Looks like you've got some high standards.

I should hurry then.

I have to help you find your father soonest possible.

Having fun, Xiao Bao?

Yes! Let's do it again, Mother.

Okay.

I think it's here, Young Master.

Hold up.

Anyone in?

Young Master.

I think he's been dead a few days.

What kind of coincidence is this?

-Li Ke. -Yes.

-Report it. -Okay.

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