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Marry Me

Episode 9

Greetings, Your Highness.

May you be blessed with good health and long life.

Who are you?

What tune were you playing just now?

Your Highness,

the tune was one of Shi Bo Yin's composition.

Insolent

How dare you play that criminal's tune?

Such blatant disrespect.

Servants,

take her away...

lest she spoils Her Highness' mood any further.

-Yes. -Yes.

Please, Your Highness.

There's something important I wish to tell you.

And what might that be?

Your Highness,

Shi Bo Yin may have been executed,

but the qin he left behind...

is a priceless treasure.

It'd be a shame to let it go the way of its owner.

Dare I ask...

Your Highness to keep the qin?

Its owner's death...

was most untimely.

Too bad...

there's no person alive that's worthy of the instrument.

Never mind.

The qin shall be kept in the master musician's residence.

It will remind future generations...

that talent doesn't put a man above the law.

Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness.

Ding Residence

Lord Yun, please wait a minute.

I need to see the Mr Ding urgently.

May I know when he will be back?

Master isn't in right now.

I only invited you to come in...

because you were so earnest.

Then I shall wait here until he comes back.

Well...

As you wish.

When I came home,

I heard a woman's voice in your room, Long Yue.

What's that about?

I don't care what you're up to.

But I won't let you...

tarnish our family's reputation.

What kind of person...

do you think I am?

Why do you assume the worst?

Some brothers you guys are.

Take it from me,

women are trouble.

The emperor has taken three months...

off Yun Qing Xian's salary.

Now he and I...

are even.

Don't you two interfere with...

government business ever again.

As if I want to.

But something's amiss.

Not many people know...

about the jade pendant being pawned.

I didn't tell anyone. Neither did Long Yue.

I wonder who...

told on Yun Qing Xian?

Isn't it obvious?

Think about it.

Apart from the Wujin, the guys at Kun Palace...

also keep tabs on officials.

I bet they're watching...

our businesses like hawks.

Finally, something insightful from Long Fei.

It's time we do something about it.

I'll apply for reinstatement tomorrow.

As long as the Wujin are here,

the Kun Palace is powerless.

Not so fast, Big Brother.

It's not like Kun Palace...

to simply tatter tale without taking action.

Isn't that too easy on Yun Qing Xian?

I think the informant...

was someone else.

Still, Yun Qing Xian should clean up his act.

Sooner or later, he'll get into serious trouble.

You should watch...

your attitude, too.

At this rate,

you'll make...

everyone in the government your enemy.

Nonsense.

Eat.

After all that talk,

I still haven't got my answer.

Who's that woman in Long Yue's room?

I'm done.

You can't force love.

Long Yue,

if you need any help,

don't forget about me.

Mind your own problems first.

Are you going to leave your wife and kid in the lurch?

-Remember, you... -Big Brother,

I've had enough. Got to go.

Thank god I was quick,

or I'd have gotten...

an earful from Big Brother.

Then again, the lady and her kid are becoming a problem.

This can't go on.

But Xiao Bao...

is a sharp kid.

In a way, he's just like me.

You're a fatherless brat.

That's right.

I don't want to study with you.

Neither do I.

This is stupid. Step aside.

-Not so fast. -Not so fast.

Are you planning to...

-tell on us? -That's right.

For bullying you?

I'm not.

-Get him. -Get him.

Get him.

Who dares to bully my son?

-Go back to your parents. -Father.

Beat it!

Father.

Xiao Bao, are you okay?

Xiao Bao, what happened?

-Mother. -Are you okay?

How could you leave your child outside by himself? It's dangerous.

Of course I'm concerned about Xiao Bao. What about you?

Have you ever done your duty as a father?

All you do is act tough.

Mother, Father saved me just now.

He sure showed...

those big kids.

I'm a martial arts chief.

I've seen far worse.

Protecting you was a cinch.

Come, let's go home.

No, we can't.

Why?

Ms Ju is missing.

I came out to look for her.

Forget it.

Father, you've been pouring over memorials all day.

Ding Sheng, Imperial Preceptor and Prime Minister

Here's some chicken soup.

You're so thoughtful, Xiang'er.

It's the least I can do for my father.

By the way, you have a guest waiting in the anteroom.

Would you like to meet him?

He's still here?

This is going to be awkward.

Sorry, Father.

May I know what brought him to our abode?

Perhaps there's something...

I can do to help?

Yun Qing Xian...

is one of my protege.

He would've achieved great things.

But he wears his heart on his sleeve...

and is easily manipulated.

He would often bicker...

with the Longs in the imperial court.

There's nothing I can do to help him.

What actually happened?

I heard someone saw him...

pawning a jade pendant gifted to him by the emperor.

It may not be the biggest crime.

But if this information...

falls into malicious hands and becomes a scandal,

Yun Qing Xian...

will not be the only one...

who's in trouble.

When push comes to shove,

even I will not be spared from punishment.

That's why...

you played it safe...

and exposed his deed to the emperor.

Now you won't have to worry...

about the emperor's wrath...

should he find out the truth.

Let this be a small lesson to him...

to hold his attitude in check.

One day, he'll understand.

I have a different opinion.

What say you, Xiang'er?

As things stand in the imperial court,

the Shus have earned themselves a bad name.

You're the one...

that future officials look up to.

And Yun Qing Xian, with his fiery valour,

is just what you need to secure your influence.

Why not use this opportunity...

to do him a favour...

and win him to our side?

Xiang'er,

you've never shown an interest in politics.

But today,

you spoke up for that kid.

I think it's time somebody gets married.

It's not what you think.

Ding Residence

Young man, wait.

Mr Ding.

I wasn't feeling well just now.

After some medicine and a good nap,

I feel a little better now.

I heard you have a favour to ask of me?

What about your illness?

I'm fine.

Young man,

shall we talk inside?

Master...

Master...

You brought it upon yourself.

It's your own fault.

Master...

Who goes there?

It's me...

Hold on.

I have something to tell you.

I'd like to apologise...

for what happened to Shi Bo Yin.

I promised to look into the case.

But I didn't follow through on it.

I didn't keep my word.

But...

But his fate was sealed.

There was nothing I could do.

Is that all?

What do you mean?

What you did, exposing Yun Qing Xian,

is equally shameful.

I...

Hand over the pendant.

It's right here with me.

Come and get it.

You're still hung up on him?

The emperor has passed his sentence.

Even if you take the pendant,

it won't change a thing.

You...

You...

Long Yue.

Long Fei.

Mu'er.

How can such an unseasonable person exist?

Long Residence

Alright, cool it.

Long Fei told me everything.

Nobody knows who told on Yun Qing Xian.

It has nothing to do with the Longs.

Yun Qing Xian cast the first stone.

Even if the Longs retaliated,

you couldn't blame them.

Besides,

compared to Big Brother's suspension,

Yun Qing Xian's three-month pay cut...

was a minor penalty.

But you,

you stood up for Yun Qing Xian time and again.

Don't you think it's a little heedless...

and unfair?

Don't forget,

Long Yue has stood by your side...

ever since your master passed away.

He might have other motives.

But at least he's never hurt you.

Besides,

while you're wounded and in pain,

it was Long Yue who saw your recovery through.

Just now,

I was a little harsh.

Perhaps...

I was so bitter on him...

because of my own prejudice.

I shouldn't have treated him like that.

Young Master Yue.

Here's Yun Qing Xian's pendant.

Pass it to him.

You...

Xiao Bao, have a snack.

Ms Feng Wu, Young Master Fei.

These are freshly made. Try it.

Thanks...

Have some water.

Have a snack.

Come. Let's play.

Long Yue.

This glorious scenery...

reminds me of our family's businesses.

The future...

is bright and limitless.

Too bad Big Brother isn't here.

He just got reinstated and already he's busy.

I think...

the emperor suspended him...

for his own good.

At least he got to take a break.

But Big Brother...

didn't know how good he had it.

That workaholic could never kick back and relax.

I guess you're right.

Moments of leisure like this is a rare gift.

We should cherish it...

despite a certain unwanted guest.

Tell me,

what is an outsider doing in our family excursion...

on such a beautiful spring day?

I invited Ms Mu'er.

She's teaching Xiao Bao qin.

That makes her Xiao Bao's master...

and a member of the Long family.

Uncle Yue, why did you...

keep staring at Sister Mu'er?

I...

I was admiring the view.

You were obviously eyeing up Sister Mu'er.

Play with me, Father.

All right.

Come.

Ms Ju will be safe...

with Long Yue around.

Join us.

Mother, come with us.

-All right. -Let's go.

About the pendant...

Thanks to Mr Ding for speaking on my behalf,

I was able to remain in office.

I'll never forget...

this kind deed.

Since you've pledged to be my father's student,

he'll never...

abandon you in difficult straits.

Actually, in all of this,

you're the one I'm most grateful to.

If you hadn't given your father the nudge,

I wouldn't have been able...

to see him.

Looks like my late bloomer of a sister...

has finally found her first love.

Young Lady,

our usual campsite...

has been occupied by someone else.

Who?

How dare he steal our turf?

It's Young Master Yue.

He's out on an excursion with his family.

Even the blind girl from Ju Wine House is here.

You sure have a way with the qin, Ms Ju.

An aficionado, I see.

As for the Fuxi Score,

have you thought about it?

Feel free to tell me your demands.

I'll do my best...

to meet them.

Young Master Yue.

Young Master Yue.

Them again.

Let me use your qin.

Young Master Yue.

What a coincidence.

Looks like we're destined to meet,

though I'm surprised you brought along Ms Ju.

Did you know?

Yun Qing Xian...

is also here with my sister?

I didn't know...

Brother Yun was such a gentle and romantic soul.

You should've seen how he fawned over my sister,

turning heads wherever they went.

Looks like Brother Yun...

won't have time to play qin with you anymore, Ms Ju.

Our servant told me you've come for a walk, Sister.

But I didn't expect to see Young Master Yue as well.

You and Young Master Yue and Ms Ju...

are old friends?

Ms Ju and I...

were briefly acquainted during...

our investigation of the Shi family case.

My father told me about the case.

Pity...

about Ms Ju's eyesight.

Mr Ding sure has an eye for talented people.

I heard he spoke favourably of you...

to the emperor.

The credit...

for the Shi family case goes to you, Lord Yun.

Although there were some loose ends,

the emperor looked the other way...

on account of your father.

You and Lord Long deserve some credit, too...

and I trust in the emperor's judgement. But I'm afraid...

the outcome may disappoint you.

Well played, Lord Yun.

With such a beautiful woman by your side, how can I win against you?

I'm so envious.

Come now, Young Master.

You have a beautiful woman by your side, too.

You flatter me.

How can I compare to Lord Yun?

Lord Yun.

I have something to discuss with you.

Shall we go somewhere and talk?

I'll go prepare tea...

and await your return.

Ms Ju.

After you.

You two.

Escort Ms Ding home.

-Yes. -Yes.

I'm a busy man.

Please cut to the chase.

I believe this belongs to you?

Where did you get this jade pendant?

I was asking around the instrument shop.

The owner said...

you were so anxious to buy that qin...

that you decided to give up the pendant...

in exchange for it.

Since the qin was for me,

I should redeem the pendant.

That was most unbecoming of Ju Mu'er,

borrowing my future brother-in-law...

from my sister just like that.

Young Master Yue, you must be wary...

of being friendly with this kind of woman.

What kind of woman...

do you mean?

Disreputable, sneaky trollops...

like Ju Mu'er, of course.

In that case,

aren't you disreputable too...

for socialising with men?

Since both of you are disreputable,

I'd rather hang out with Ms Ju.

What do you have against me, Young Master Yue?

You think too much.

I have nothing against you.

Even if I do,

it's none of your business.

Who did that?

You...

You again!

Aunt, my name is Long Bao.

Why, you...

You guys...

You're all a bunch of bullies.

Serves you right for running down Mu'er.

Foolish girl.

By the way, Young Master,

I saw Ms Mu'er and Yun Qing Xian...

heading toward the forest.

Let them go. What do I care?

But Long Yue,

your eyes were glued...

to the forest the whole time.

-Which eye of yours saw it? -I...

Uncle Yue,

Sister Mu'er can't see very well.

What if he takes advantage of her?

You must go and check on her.

That's right.

You guys...

I'm not going.

The pendant has found its rightful owner.

I'll take my leave.

The Longs did it out of spite.

I expect no less from them.

But I didn't expect...

you were in on it, too.

And you did nothing to stop them from sabotaging my career.

Think what you like.

I just hope...

you'll bury the hatchet with the Longs.

I thought you're the only person who understands me.

Turns out...

you're no different from the crowd.

I think you're mistaken.

Maybe I am.

At first, I thought...

our friendship...

was true and lasting.

But now,

I see it all.

Like you said before,

it's over between us.

Let's not see each other again.

I wouldn't want...

to give Ms Ding the wrong idea.

What's wrong?

It's because of Yun Qing Xian, isn't it?

Not him.

You.

It's your fault.

Me?

What did I do?

Fair enough...

It's all my fault.

Cry your heart out.

Alright...

You can use my robe if you want to.

Jinlong Inn

Young Master Yue,

it's been over an hour...

and you haven't made two steps.

Compared to Ms Mu'er,

you're such a dud.

I...

I'm acclimatising to the darkness.

It's too dark. I can't see a thing.

So, you've made up your mind?

I...

Looks like you were only kidding...

when you said you'd do anything...

to cure Ms Ju's eyes.

Besides a transplant,

is there any other way?

So...

Can we transplant only one eye?

No.

Why are you laughing?

I was just kidding. Did you really believe it?

You're so cute when you are...

genuinely concerned.

I...

How could you...

joke about Mu'er's condition?

How else can I know...

your true feelings for her?

I know how...

to cure her eyes.

I'm not going...

to trust you again.

Honestly, even if you didn't ask me,

I'd still cure her eyes.

But I was short of one ingredient.

It's not until recently...

that my cultivation bore fruit.

So, does that mean...

she doesn't need a transplant?

If I didn't say that,

how would I know your true feelings?

Feelings?

I'm only...

trying deliver on my promise.

Give me the medicine.

Here.

Young Mater Yue, stop.

Nothing's ever going to work.

Trust me.

Your eyes will definitely be cured this time.

I understand how you feel.

But I'm already used to...

living with blindness.

I no longer care...

about regaining my eyesight.

Why waste time and effort...

in search of a miracle cure?

You'll only be disappointed in the end.

Trust me just this once.

Give yourself a chance.

If you might see again,

why not give it a try?

All right.

I'll give it a try.

But promise me...

you won't feel disheartened...

if this doesn't work, alright?

I promise.

Tomorrow morning,

the first person you see...

will be me.

Young Master Yue.

Thank you.

Don't get the wrong idea.

I'm only doing this for...

For the score.

I know.

Alright.

It's getting late.

Get some sleep.

If you need anything,

just call the servants.

I'm scared...

The truth is, I refuse to try...

because I'm scared.

To get my hopes up time and again,

only for them to be shattered.

I've made peace with my blindness. I...

I don't want to get my hopes up again.

No matter how many times we fail,

we must keep trying.

Believe me,

as long as I'm with you,

one day,

your eyes will be cured.

I won't be leaving today.

I'm keeping you company.

Where is she?

Mu'er.

Young Master Yue, you're up.

Sorry.

I've let you down again.

Young Master Yue, are you crying?

No. I...

I'm a grown man.

No way I'm crying.

I...

I thought this time,

you'll be cured for sure.

Instead, I've disappointed you again.

You can see?

You can see for real?

I saw your crying face just now,

tears and all. What do you think?

I wasn't crying.

But...

What about the bamboo cane?

When I woke up,

I thought I was dreaming.

So, I went out for a stroll.

When I saw creation in all its glory,

I realised...

it's all real.

I saw the sky...

and the flowers in the garden.

And you.

This is wonderful.

Young Master Yue.

Young Master Yue.

Don't get the wrong idea.

I did it for...

The score.

Am I right?

Exactly.

The other day, Master Ju's daughter...

was seen in the forest...

with a man, alone.

Really? Are you serious?

Girls nowadays sure have strayed.

How inappropriate.

Has she no shame?

You said it.

Master Ju doesn't seem to care, either.

Daughter, easy there.

Your eyes had just recovered.

Leave the chores...

to someone else.

Father, is your hip flaring up again?

Mu'er...

I'm fine.

Now that I can finally see,

you should let me...

exercise more.

I'm bored to death.

Mu'er.

Father, will you get to the point?

You...

You and Young Master Yue...

What about us?

Spare me your bluffing.

You can tell me anything.

Everybody's talking it,

saying you two were in the forest,

getting hanky-panky.

This is too much!

Tell me,

have you been spending...

the past few days in the Long Residence?

It's not what you think.

This is serious.

I can't look the other way.

Explain yourself now,

or you're grounded.

Father, are you all right?

Don't change the subject.

Tell me what really happened.

Father, you wouldn't understand.

How would you know? You haven't even tried.

-I... -Tell me,

is it about Yun Qing Xian?

I haven't seen him around.

Did you two...

have a falling out?

Wine's coming!

Got to do business. See you.

Coming...

Slow down.

We're booking the whole tavern.

Everyone, out.

-What? -Get out...

-Move it. -What a bummer.

What's wrong with you?

Young Lady Shan, to what...

do I owe this pleasure?

I'm not here to see Young Master Yue.

I'm here to see you.

Me?

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