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=Romance of a Twin Flower=

=Episode 18=

My Lady.

The sailors have been placed in the inn.

Why don't we go there?

I don't want to go.

My Lady, we left in a hurry and I forgot to bring any cash.

How are we gonna pay for the hotel?

Don't worry.

I've figured it out.

Tonight, the three of us will go to Haoxue Cosmetics

and make do with it.

Haoxue Cosmetics?

Where is Haoxue Cosmetics?

Haoxue Cosmetics.

Haoxue Cosmetics is my cosmetics shop.

As long as I'm with you, I'll be happy no matter where I go.

You're finally back, My Lady.

It's been so long, and I have so much to tell you.

Let's sleep together tonight.

No.

Miss Ji took care of Mr. Ning all night last night,

and she's also been through a lot today.

Why don't we go back to the Magistrate's Residence?

- No! - No!

I don't want to go back.

You can go back if you want.

You'd better leave now.

No, I'm not leaving.

I'll be wherever you are.

Don't touch Miss Ji!

Who are you? Don't touch her!

- You shouldn't touch her. - Let's go.

Don't touch her!

Don't touch her!

Your Lordship.

Should we follow them to Haoxue Cosmetics?

Don't rush.

We won't go into a battle without being fully prepared.

Go and buy some food and drink, and let's send them over.

Yes.

Once a person eats her fill, she'll get sleepy.

When she's sleepy,

she'll want to go home.

I haven't been here for some days, and everything has been fixed up.

It must be His Lordship... My Lady.

Is this your Haoxue Cosmetics Shop?

My Lady.

You're amazing.

I didn't expect you to open such a big shop after you left.

Sang Shen.

Let's sleep here tonight.

But... There are no beds or blankets here.

How are we gonna sleep here?

That's not what you're good at.

I can make a hammock with a rope

and tie it up, and then we can sleep on it.

Yeah.

Take out the rope.

We can do that.

I wasn't allowed to take anything when I got off the ship.

I have nothing on me now.

That's not helpful.

What's the big deal?

It's such a big place here.

We can sleep anywhere.

Look at me.

You...

How comfortable.

My Lady.

You are the Second-rank Lady with Imperial Mandate.

How can you sleep on the floor like her?

What second-rank lady?

Just ignore it.

Don't tell anyone about it.

What? I don't understand.

What does second-rank lady mean?

All right.

Tonight, we'll just make do and sleep here.

Why are you here?

His Lordship and I are here to bring you some food.

Well... It doesn't look delicious.

It looks delicious.

What do you mean, Mr. Ning?

Dear, don't take it wrong.

I was afraid you'd get hungry, so I brought you something to eat.

First of all, I'm not your "dear".

Secondly,

I'm not hungry.

My Lady.

We left in a hurry today and didn't eat anything.

Why don't we...

Why don't we eat something?

There are so many kinds of them.

Say something... Yes, My Lady.

The food is innocent,

and it looks delicious.

All right.

Mr. Ning, is there something else?

When I said I wanted to repair Ship Guihai,

I didn't mean to make things difficult for you.

After Shen Liancheng robbed the ship, it does need repairs.

I was hoping

you could move to the Magistrate's Residence.

If you don't want to see me or don't want to talk to me, it's okay.

Just think of it as a place to eat and to sleep.

Is that all right?

I think it's good to eat here and sleep here.

Right?

Yes.

So don't bother, Mr. Ning.

Please go back.

Good night.

Eat up.

It's so good.

My Lady, you should have some.

It's delicious.

This one should be good.

It's good.

It's delicious.

My Lady.

My Lady.

Where are we going now?

I... I'm going to Shuiyan House to see Miss Shui.

Why are there so many people on the street today?

Don't you remember?

The Shangsi Festival is coming up.

The Shangsi Festival?

It's the birth anniversary of the Yellow Emperor.

During the Shangsi festival, there is a grand lantern festival

in Haifang when men can give lanterns to the woman of their choice

to express their love.

Legend has it that couples who light lanterns together

will receive the greatest blessings from heaven.

The Lantern Festival.

My Lady.

Do you want to see the lanterns with His Lordship?

I don't.

That's right.

Bravo.

Bravo.

Look.

They dance so well.

It's so beautiful.

- It's beautiful. - It's beautiful Bravo!

- Bravo. - Bravo.

Mrs. Ning.

I want to apologize to you for what happened.

Please get up.

You mustn't say that.

You told the truth and cleared my name.

I should thank you.

It was my fault for being weak, and I made you

suffer a lot in prison.

No.

I didn't suffer much in there.

I'm here today

to tell you two things.

Please go ahead, Mrs. Ning.

Have a seat.

The first thing

might sound unbelievable to you,

but I swear every word I say is true and there are no lies.

Although they call me Nie Sangyu, I'm not her.

A few months ago, I fell off a cliff and I lost my memory.

When I woke up, everyone called me Nie Sangyu,

and I thought I was her.

It wasn't until recently that I found out

I'm not her.

I'm...

I'm the daughter of Guihai Warrior Ji Ming.

My name is Ji Man.

You are

Guihai Warrior's daughter?

I know what I said might be hard for others to believe.

After all, I... That explains it.

I've been wondering

how someone as honorable and loyal as you

could be the infamous She-devil of the Capital.

Nevertheless, I did accept

the title of Second-rank Lady with Imperial Mandate

in the name of Nie Sangyu.

So,

we can't let others know about it yet.

You still have to call me Mrs. Ning.

Don't worry.

It's no problem.

There's one more thing.

I'd like to ask you to be the manager of Haoxue Cosmetics.

I...

I'm not trying to deceive you.

I genuinely want you to join me in running Haoxue Cosmetics.

You'll manage the shop,

and I'll develop new products.

What do you think?

The fact is we're not

the same kind of people.

Haifang

is a small place.

When I first arrived here,

I also wanted to have a simple

and happy life,

and to live like a normal person,

but I didn't expect that in the end,

I would still have to rely on men.

It's true that I love money.

It's because I feel insecure.

I want to leave this place

and find

a quiet house

where I can

sing songs only for the people I like

without charging them.

Miss Shui.

We're all born different,

but we all have the right to choose our own path in life.

In my opinion,

you're smart, and you have a unique temperament.

You also have a vision.

I don't think you're content to just follow one path in life,

am I right?

Life is short,

and I hope

that we can both try to do what we love.

I want to join you

in realizing our dreams together.

Okay?

All right.

Look at this.

This is fresh.

Okay.

Take a look!

How about this one?

Watch it. Be careful.

Okay.

How is Ship Guihai being repaired?

As you instructed, it should be finished in a few days.

Since she doesn't want to live in the Magistrate's Residence,

then just fix the ship

and give it back to her.

Yes.

How is the Dragon Gang?

After Shen Liancheng's death, they started killing each other

and electing a new leader.

According to my investigation,

Yuan Lang is also involved in it and has won the hearts

of many people.

The good thing is he has driven out

those who used to do evil in Haifang.

Do you think Yuan Lang

could be Lang?

Why do you think so?

Yuan Lang arrived in Haifang almost at the same time as us,

and he infiltrated the Dragon Gang in such a short time.

Is it possible that he already has some connection

with the Dragon Gang before?

Shen Liancheng was a member of the Tea Gang.

Within the Dragon Gang,

there might still be remnants of the Tea Gang.

But these are just my speculations.

We should find a chance to see if Yuan Lang

is Lang.

Greetings, Chief.

Mr. Wang, your fish

are colorful,

but sadly, they seem to have lost their strength to swim

after being kept in the tank for too long.

I'm sorry.

Do you know why I'm here?

I won't let you worry.

We've lost half of our influence in Haifang,

as for the remaining half,

you must guard it with your life.

Yes.

(Shuiyan House)

Welcome, sir.

Please come inside.

It's my treat today.

Okay.

Welcome, sir. Please come inside.

Hurry.

Welcome.

Please come inside.

Okay.

Mr. Wang.

Mr. Yuan.

Mr. Wang, you invited me over in person.

I wonder what this is about.

Please.

Take a seat.

Mr. Yuan.

At this point,

there's no need to beat around the bush.

I can see that you're a practical person.

Let's talk openly and honestly.

What do you say?

Mr. Wang.

Let's cut to the chase.

Well, the Sea Trade Guild never got along well with Shen Liancheng.

I'm sure you're aware of this as well.

Well?

Mr. Wang, did you invite me over just to talk about this?

Looks like I can't hide anything from you.

Shen Liancheng was reckless and impulsive by nature,

and he was vulgar.

He was a real menace to Haifang.

What you did is truly satisfying.

Mr. Wang.

You don't have to say that.

As the new chief of the Dragon Gang, I have some ideas of my own.

I want to revive the Dragon Gang

and break free from the oppression of Ning Yuxuan.

It seems that we're on the same page.

Mr. Yuan.

I'd like to help you regain control of the wharf in Haifang.

What do you think?

Okay.

The Dragon Gang and the Sea Trade Guild are the two biggest forces

in Haifang.

We should have joined forces long ago to deal with those

who want to meddle in Haifang's business.

If we join together, we'll both benefit.

I'm willing to work with you.

Good.

Let's work together.

You must have had something good happen to you today to treat us

to so many delicious food.

If I want you to work for me,

I'd better bribe you first.

Right now, Haoxue Cosmetics is going through a low period,

but I believe this is also its chance to rise from the ashes.

So, today, I brought you your share certificates.

From now on, Miss Shui will be the manager of Haoxue Cosmetics,

and Miss Xue will be the accountant.

Okay.

Rest assured.

I'll do my job well.

It seems that it won't take long for me to leave Shuiyan House.

However,

I think we shouldn't be too optimistic.

After all, I was criticized by Lianxiang not long ago,

and Haoxue Cosmetics was just vandalized.

I don't know what kind of unexpected situation might happen

when we open for business.

People are not blind.

They can see clearly

what kind of person you are.

With me as the manager,

are you still afraid there will be no customers?

Yeah.

I'm not afraid.

Come on.

Come on.

Come on.

Let's work together and we can definitely revive

the glory of Haoxue Cosmetics.

No, not just revive, we'll make it even bigger.

Come on.

Come on.

Come on.

- No problem. - No problem.

It's such a small business.

I don't know why Miss Ji cares about it so much.

Shh!

How dare you look down on her business?

Haoxue Cosmetics is the fruit of her labor.

Trivial matters like this should be left to the servants to handle.

Why does she have to do it herself?

Well, you may not know that she used to manage thousands of shops,

and each of them made a fortune.

So what?

Even thousands of shops are not as important as Haoxue Cosmetics.

What do you know?

You've been nowhere and seen nothing.

- What a poor girl. - Sang Shen, Muxu.

I... How do you know I don't know?

I know. I just know.

You're just a little girl.

Mr. Yuan, what a coincidence!

What are you two doing here?

Our lady is inside.

When our lady comes back, you should definitely meet her.

I'm sure she will like someone as magnanimous as you.

Well?

Are you trying to set them up?

It's not impossible.

Mr. Yuan.

What a coincidence.

Let me introduce her to you.

She's the new maid our lady just hired.

Her name is Sang Shen.

Miss Sang, are you not waiting for Guihai Warrior's daughter?

It's a long story.

I'll tell you about it next time.

But my loyalty to our lady is as unwavering as the sun and the moon.

Ship Guihai will always be my home.

I still have something to do.

I should leave.

Okay, Mr. Yuan.

How could you say that to him?

What did I say?

I didn't say our lady is Ji Man.

She is the daughter of Guihai Warrior, but somehow

she became the She-devil of the Capital.

- That's unfair. - Shh!

Don't say it out.

Got it.

You little girl.

I hate you.

Marquis Moyu's wife

used to be called Nie Sangyu.

Nie Sangyu.

Suddenly, she became the daughter of Guihai Warrior.

The daughter of Guihai Warrior.

What about the other one?

Nie Sangyu, the She-devil of the Capital, where is she?

Yes, where is she?

She's disappeared.

Disappeared?

Disappeared.

They are both my younger sisters.

Tell our men to keep an eye out for her.

Yeah.

We mustn't let others know about her identity, and we need to pretend

we don't know anything about it.

We'll protect her in secret.

That's the best way to keep her safe.

Boss.

If you like Miss Ji, why don't you be with her?

My brother is right.

It's the time to cut the knot.

I'll...

What's wrong with you again?

Do what you have to do.

(You're not Ning Yuxuan's wife.)

(You never loved each other.)

(So, )

(I still have a chance.)

Miss.

Mr. Qian has sent you several letters recently.

Okay. You can leave.

Yes.

(To Qian Lianxue:)

(Send me 500 taels of silver, or my life will be in danger.)

500 taels?

My little brother has gambling debts again.

When will he grow up?

He was like this in the capital.

Now I'm in Haifang, but he still won't let me go.

He only thinks about me when he needs money.

I...

500 taels.

Where am I gonna find 500 taels?

Xue.

Xue.

Xue.

I heard that the Lantern Festival tonight is gonna be fun.

Let's go together.

Qingyun.

I would love to go with you, but look,

I have to stay here to tend the shop.

I can't leave.

Tend the shop?

But there aren't many customers.

The Lantern Festival is an annual event in Haifang.

Let's go together.

Wait,

what about General Tao?

It's such a beautiful night.

Why don't you ask General Tao out?

He won't go with me.

What's wrong?

Did you two fight?

He said we should stay away from each other.

He doesn't want people to misunderstand our relationship.

Do you still have feelings for him?

Of course I do.

That's it.

Since you still have feelings for him, you should go after him.

But...

But he said he likes someone else.

Well, are they together now?

Then you still have a chance.

You should treat him as a friend and invite him

to the Lantern Festival.

Will that work?

How would you know if you don't try?

You're right.

I wouldn't know until I try.

Tanxiang.

Do you think His Lordship will light a lantern for me?

Of course he will.

You two are legally married.

Lighting a lantern for you is what he should do.

Miss Wen.

You're dressed beautifully today.

His Lordship will be enchanted by you when he sees you.

It doesn't matter

whether he will be enchanted or not.

As long as I can keep you by my side,

I'll be satisfied.

Tonight,

I'm going to make you light a lantern for me

in front of everyone.

Tonight is the Lantern Festival.

There will be a lot of people.

Are all the arrangements in place?

Rest assured, Your Lordship.

Everything is in place, and we have strengthened the security

to ensure safety tonight.

Okay.

Your Lordship.

I heard that today is the Lantern Festival.

It's said that during the festival,

men will express their love to women.

I've just arrived in Haifang.

I also want to join in the fun.

Can I invite you

to release a lantern with me?

Your... Your Lordship?

I'm on official business tonight.

You can go by yourself.

Your Lordship.

Miss Wen.

Do you think His Lordship is going to see Her Ladyship?

Well... Are we still going?

Yes.

Of course we will go.

It's urgent.

Miss, here's your wine.

Please enjoy.

Well, well, it's urgent.

All right, you can go.

Miss.

You haven't paid yet.

What?

You haven't paid.

Pay what?

You drank the wine and ate the food.

Why do you want money from me too?

Mr. Qin, there you are.

Is Miss Shui not here tonight?

She's not here.

She represents the Shuiyan House in the lantern show every year.

Her role is important.

You can see her at the fair.

You also ask me for money.

The fair?

It's natural to pay for the drink.

Why should I give you money?

Why should I give you money?

Tell me... But... Why?

Do you want to dine and dash?

There are people watching.

- Listen to this. - Well... Do I owe him money?

You be the judge.

Since I was a kid, when did I ever renege on a debt?

- Why? - How strange.

Put it on my tab.

- Okay. - It's not my debt.

Let's go.

Make it clear.

Muxu.

Put these products on top.

Okay.

The shop is finally opening tomorrow.

His Lordship must have prepared a big meal

and been waiting for you to come back.

Why should we go back?

My Lady.

Aren't we going to see the Lantern Festival?

Tomorrow is the opening day.

Forget about the Lantern Festival.

Yeah.

Hurry up.

Let's finish the work first.

Excuse me.

Is this Haoxue Cosmetics Shop owed by Nie Sangyu

who is a famous businesswoman in Haifang?

Mr. Yuan.

Mr. Yuan.

It's not bad here.

Ms. Nie.

Today's the Lantern Festival.

Don't you want to take a walk outside?

No.

Tomorrow, Haoxue Cosmetics Shop will be finally open again.

I have to get ready.

It hasn't opened yet.

Let's go.

I'll take you out for a stroll while we both have time.

You should go by yourself.

I have a lot of things to do here.

I have an idea.

Take your products and let's warm up first.

What?

It's beautiful.

Yeah.

It's beautiful.

It's beautiful.

Bravo.

- Bravo. - Bravo.

- Bravo. - Bravo.

- Bravo. - Bravo.

- Bravo. - Bravo.

Qingyun.

From today on, you can't call me Qingyun anymore.

Well, I'll call you

Miss Nie?

That sounds good.

General Tao.

Are you also here to see the lanterns?

I'm here to check the security.

It's so lively here.

Would you like to walk around with me?

I've never released a lantern before.

I have something to do later.

What could you possibly have to do during the festival?

I'll...

I'll go back to the barrack later.

I'm on official duty.

I can't be away from my post for too long.

I'm sorry.

General Tao.

Qingyun.

Miss Nie.

Goodbye.

- Bravo! - Bravo!

Have some rest here.

I've told the owner to put it on my tab.

You don't have to rush back.

I'll let your senior know.

Okay.

Here is the water.

Have a sip.

I'm gonna leave.

Mr. Qin.

Do you want to hear me sing?

Miss Qian.

You're drunk.

Let me go.

I'm serious.

Whether it's singing, dancing, washing clothes, or cooking,

I can do them all.

What are you talking about?

Come on.

Sit down.

Sit down.

Have some rest first and you'll be fine.

As long as you can give me money.

I need

a lot of money right now.

I really need a lot of money.

What happened?

I have my reasons, but I can't tell you.

You can tell me.

Maybe I can help.

I just need money.

I need a lot of...

A lot of money.

Why?

I need money.

Miss Qian.

(Nie)

Nie.

Turns out

Mr. Tao has been interested in me for some time.

How do you feel about being followed like this?

Why are you following me?

I...

I'm asking you.

You have too many suitors,

and I'm afraid of causing a crowd.

It's my duty to make sure

the Lantern Festival goes on well.

It's beautiful.

Suitors?

Where are they?

I think you're the only one.

That's where they release lanterns.

Don't you want to release a lantern

for the person you like?

I'm devoted to serving His Lordship.

I don't have

anyone I like.

Then I'll release a lantern for the person I like.

Farewell.

Miss Shui.

You should

change your clothes.

♪ Summer stars, autumn night ♪

♪ Who is wandering under the moon in my heart ♪

♪ The deepest story with the shallowest goodbye ♪

♪ After passing by, I can only meet you in my dream ♪

♪ The wind can't breeze the long street of time ♪

♪ The burning yearning will never cool ♪

♪ Two hearts meet again foreshadowing love ♪

♪ How can I describe it when we look into each other's eyes ♪

♪ Take a life time to write the story ♪

♪ Together with you ♪

♪ Company you ♪

♪ Just for your glance and smile ♪

♪ The first promise means the forever love ♪

♪ Fireworks all over the sky light up your night ♪

♪ Take a life time ♪

♪ To write the story with you gradually ♪

♪ Just like this ♪

♪ Our love goes on and on ♪

♪ The day we first met, the year when we get old ♪

♪ My heart and my love will never vanish ♪

♪ My heart and my love will never vanish ♪