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=Romance of a Twin Flower=

=Episode 11=

It's done.

Your Ladyship,

you're so great.

Our shabby house

looks totally different

in just one day.

Of course.

I'm Nie Sangyu, after all.

Okay.

Muxu,

you've been busy today,

so go back now.

Yes, Your Ladyship.

(Jiangzhen Pavilion)

How is it?

Your Lordship, I'm inefficient.

I couldn't find the mouse.

How could it be?

I saw

it was there just now.

It couldn't run here, could it?

Gui Bai,

keep looking for it.

Yes.

Your Lordship,

it's said

mice are intelligential.

They can hear

our words,

so the mouse may be hiding somewhere

after hearing we wanted to catch it.

I think we can't find it

for the time being.

Forget it.

I'll sleep here tonight.

I can

cover my head tonight

in case it'll bite my face.

It's not a big deal.

Or

you can sleep in my room.

I'll sleep on the floor while you can sleep on the bed.

But if you can't bear to see me sleeping on the floor,

we can

have an exchange.

No.

Really?

Gui Bai, let's go.

How about I reward you with a blue bead tomorrow?

Why?

It's because you're willing to sleep on the floor

and let me sleep on the bed.

I'll ask Gui Bai

to catch the mouse tomorrow.

By then,

go back to sleep in your room.

Look at you.

You just arrived in Haifang,

but you've seen a coffin

and a mouse.

It's too pitiful.

How many people have you offended?

I'm not as powerful as you are.

Why am I powerful?

Do you mean when I was in the Ning's Mansion?

Yes.

I would have forgotten it if you didn't mention.

Back then,

I was so good at ruling the servants of the Ning's Mansion

that they were very obedient to me.

How about

I go to the backyard

and bribe the servants tomorrow?

If it works,

give me two red beads.

What do you think? It's not expensive, is it?

If you can really make it,

I can give you 100 red beads,

not to mention two.

How is it?

Really?

100 red beads?

Sleep.

Don't go back on your word.

(100 red beads.)

100 red beads.

Your Majesty,

I heard

Prime Minister Liu was ill

and didn't get better even if you sent

the imperial physician to treat him.

He couldn't go to court today,

and I know

it's because

he worries about

the court very much.

Prime Minister Liu is a high-ranking official,

and he should rest well before dealing with administrative affairs.

I venture

to beg you

to set up a job of the acting prime minister

so that Mr. Liu could recuperate securely.

Mr. Wang, who do you want to recommend?

Your Majesty,

this matter is important,

and only the one with virtue and intelligence

could be qualified for it.

Left Consul

Mr. Ning

should have been suitable for it,

but he broke the law

and was sent to Haifang,

so I'm afraid he isn't qualified for the job.

In my opinion,

we can let

Mr. Ling, the Right Consul,

to take this job.

Don't worry too much, Mr. Wang.

The imperial physician has told me

that Prime Minister Liu...

Mr. Cao.

...will get better in a few days,

so let's

put the matter of the acting prime minister aside.

Your Majesty, Lord Tan is waiting outside the palace.

Let him in.

Please enter the palace, Lord Tan.

I pay my respects to you, Your Majesty.

Lord Tan,

what's wrong?

Your Majesty,

I came for the matter of the prime minister.

Mr. Liu is old

and has been ill for a long time,

so he isn't suitable

for the job anymore.

As for the new prime minister,

I want to recommend someone.

Who is it?

It's Consul Ling.

Mr. Wang,

Minister of Justice,

mentioned this thing just now,

and I didn't expect you to mention it again.

It seems

you two connect with each other.

Your Majesty,

I've never discussed it with Mr. Wang,

but since he

has the same thought,

we could tell

it's the public will.

Lord Tan,

the job of the prime minister

matters to our nation,

so I have to

think about it carefully.

It allows no delay, Your Majesty.

How about

asking for other officials' opinions, Your Majesty?

Your Majesty,

I think

choosing a new prime minister

allows no delay.

Your Majesty,

I also think

choosing a new prime minister

allows no delay.

I agree.

I agree.

I agree.

I agree.

I agree.

I agree.

I agree.

I agree.

I agree.

Since all of you agree that,

does it mean

my decision is

wrong?

No.

Ling Jianxing,

what do you think?

It depends on you, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, I disagree.

Your Majesty,

my master

is going to recover

in just a few days,

so we don't need to

choose a new prime minister

rashly,

nor do we need to set up the job of the acting prime minister.

Besides,

I don't think Mr. Ling

is the most suitable person.

Then who do you want to recommend?

I want to recommend myself.

I hope to share your worries and burdens

and contribute myself

to our nation and people.

I also want to recommend myself.

I want to be the prime minister, too.

I want to ease the burden for the nation.

Although I'm a military general,

I'm loyal to our nation.

If no one takes the job of the prime minister,

I'm willing to take it

and relieve you of your worries, Your Majesty.

How ridiculous.

Your Majesty.

Lord Tan,

the job of the prime minister

is indeed important,

and many officials

want to take this job,

so

I need to think about it before making the decision.

Okay.

Let's end up now.

The court is done.

Long live Your Majesty.

Is there any other way?

Why don't I...

How is it?

The second-rank lady with imperial mandate.

I've prepared

100 red beads.

Why are people of Haifang

so stubborn?

Why do they refuse everything?

Has it ever occurred to you

that it's not a money problem?

Then what is it?

What are you going to do?

Me?

I'm not like you

who only sits idle and eats.

I

will hang out later

to check things.

After all,

I was going to open a shop in the capital,

but you ruined my plan.

Since I'm in Haifang now,

I'll still

open my

cosmetic shop.

Good.

I'll go with you.

No need.

Can I?

Okay.

What are you thinking about?

I always feel...

I always feel

that it...

I don't know.

Nothing.

Have a look.

Have a look.

Miss, take a look.

Miss, it's...

The pearls are very big.

It's my first time seeing such big ones.

I...

They don't fit me, do they?

It's a little high-key.

Let me take them down.

Miss,

how much are the pearls?

I think they must be expensive.

The big one is 30 pence.

30 pence?

Well, how about the small one?

15 pence each.

15 pence each?

Thank you.

You're welcome.

The price of pearls here

is a fifth of the capital's.

A fifth!

I can buy pearls here,

powder them,

and add them

into my Feiwan Face Cream.

It couldn't only whiten skins

but also reduce my cost.

That's great.

Look.

Fresh flowers.

Ma'am,

what flower is it?

It's called Jidan.

Jidan?

You're not local, are you?

Girls in Haifang

use Jidan

as a natural hair ornament

and pin it on their hair.

Sir,

why not buy some for your wife?

Pack them up.

What is this horn-like flower?

They are not horn-like flowers.

It's called calla.

Sorry?

Calla.

Calla.

Madam,

you can buy some and enjoy them at home,

but don't eat it.

If so,

you will be poisoned and faint,

and your lips will be numb.

No one will eat flowers.

Ma'am,

I think this kind of flower is very beautiful.

Pack some up,

okay?

Yes.

Thank you.

Ma'am,

you have so many kinds of flowers,

and I'll buy them from you.

It's a pleasure

to supply flowers to you,

but all my flowers

are bought from outside.

Without the Dragon Gang's permission,

cargo ships can't dock.

You're lucky today.

I don't know

when I can get the next cargo.

Why does the Dragon Gang supervise

the docking of cargo ships?

Sir, you don't know

that the Dragon Gang protects docks

under the Magistrate's Residence's order

after the last magistrate died.

Sir,

in fact,

the Dragon Gang has many spies,

so you'd better

not ask about this matter.

Ma'am,

pack them up for me.

Give her money.

Here you are, Madam.

Thank you.

Thank you, Ma'am.

Goodbye.

Thank you, Ma'am.

Flowers!

Fresh flowers!

They are beautiful.

Are you hungry?

I'm feeling a bit hungry.

Let's eat some food.

Okay.

Listen,

there is a barbecue shop ahead

that is run by the Xie family.

Their barbecue is very delicious.

And there is a noodle shop

across the street.

I forget its name,

but if I went to...

What are you looking at?

(Tingyun Restaurant)

This restaurant is also good.

Let's go.

Hurry up. I'm starving.

Waiter.

Mister and Madam,

please.

Why is there no one in your restaurant

when it's lunchtime?

Please sit here.

Please.

Let's order food.

Here is the menu.

I want...

The Mixed Fresh Cucumber costs two taels.

The Three Colors of Threads in Sour Sauce costs five taels.

The Steamed Carp costs 15 taels.

I didn't expect your price

to be so high.

It's too expensive.

No wonder

you don't have a customer.

Let's go to another restaurant.

Sangyu,

how about

we eat here?

How silly you are.

It's obviously a tourist trap.

Let's leave.

We'd better take things as they come.

What's wrong with you?

You really want to eat food here?

Eat it yourself. I don't have money.

Well...

Don't leave, Madam.

I'm going home.

Madam.

Goodbye.

Hope to see you again.

Let's go.

What a spendthrift.

Waiter, come here.

What's wrong, Mister?

Tell your boss Mr. Lu

to cook food

according to this standard.

I don't know

what you mean, Magistrate.

How do you know I'm a magistrate?

Tell him

not to deal with me

in the same way

as he did to the last magistrate.

It can't work.

Mr. Yuan, I've asked around.

Each kind of cargo

in the market

has suppliers for sentinel procurement,

and all cargo ships

have to dock

under the Dragon Gang's order.

The chief of the Dragon Gang,

Shen Liancheng,

should be one of the members

of the Tea Gang that we're looking for.

Think of a way

to join the Dragon Gang.

Find out the truth.

Okay.

Who are you?

What do you want to do?

Warn your husband

that he should keep a low profile

when he's in Haifang.

You're threatening me, aren't you?

Tell me

who sent you here.

You've asked too much.

You'd better go back with me

obediently.

Otherwise,

don't blame me for not showing mercy.

I warn you

not to hurt me.

This flower is poisonous.

If you dare to hurt me,

I won't show mercy.

Poisonous?

Don't...

I don't think so.

You're just kidding.

It's indeed poisonous.

I warned you before.

Go to a physician now.

Take her away.

Your Lordship, you're back.

We have a clue

of the thing you asked us to investigate.

How is the process?

Lu Dekui, the butler,

is indeed not ordinary.

He has another identity.

He owns Tingyun Restaurant, right?

You've known that, Your Lordship?

I happened to see that

when hanging out today.

By the way,

check what businesses

in Haifang

belong to

the Dragon Gang.

Yes.

Where is Sangyu?

Her Ladyship

hasn't come back yet.

No?

Where is my wife?

I don't understand

what you mean.

You don't understand?

Why do you have time

to be the butler of the Magistrate's Residence

while running Tingyun Restaurant, Lu Dekui?

Is it because

the Dragon Gang doesn't pay you enough money?

Let me ask you one last time.

Where is my wife?

She's...

If you don't answer me,

I'll put you

into the coffin in the room.

Please spare my life.

Please.

It should be

Li Ming,

who is from Jiumu Casino.

He said

to prevail over you

yesterday.

Jiumu Casino?

Yes.

You came to me

before I came to you.

I give you two hours to leave the Magistrate's Residence

- with your men. - Let's go.

Ms. Nie.

You're awake.

Mr. Yuan?

Are you fine?

Does your head hurt?

I'm fine.

Am I

in the capital?

You're in my residence in Haifang.

Yes.

I'm in...

Are you also in Haifang?

I'm a wandering businessman

and happen to do business in Haifang.

I didn't expect

to meet you again

coincidentally.

I remember

I was hit by someone

while running on the road.

Was it you?

Yes.

I beat the bandits away

and saved you.

Then

have the bandits been caught?

They escaped.

I think

it must be related to Ning Yuxuan.

I'll go to him.

Ms. Nie,

Mr. Ning isn't in the mansion now.

Where is he?

I heard

that he went to a casino.

Casino?

Why does he go there?

I don't know.

He conforms to local customs very fast.

You aren't good at anything.

Mr. Li, I...

Stop saying nonsense.

You can't even catch a woman.

(Li Ming) - You don't deserve your height. - I'm sorry, Mr. Li.

Yes.

Good.

He actually dares to go to my place.

I didn't know you came here, Mr. Ning.

Sorry to welcome you

in time.

Do you know me?

I've been living in Haifang

for many years,

and I prepare a gift

for each magistrate.

I'm preparing a gift for you,

but you just came to me yourself.

Haven't you

given me the gift already?

Tell me where my wife is.

Mr. Ning,

it's you that failed

to keep an eye on your wife,

so why do you ask me for her?

It's very ridiculous, isn't it?

Mr. Ning, let me tell you.

All girls I like

are from Zuixian Pavilion

and Shuiyan House,

and I've never seen your wife.

How dare you!

Well, Mr. Ning,

I don't mind if you want to

ask me about her,

but everything in my casino

needs to be gambled.

If you win,

I may tell you the news

once I get them.

On the contrary,

if you lose,

I want

a reward.

What reward do you want?

Look at my shoes.

They don't fit my feet.

Each magistrate of Haifang

is my friend

and often helps me to put them on.

Well,

if you lose,

please put on my shoes for me.

Mr. Ning.

It's not a big deal.

It's not a big deal.

Come on. Let's continue.

Order someone to check where Sangyu is.

Yes.

Come on.

I change my bet.

Come here and have a look.

He lost again.

Yes.

He lost another 100 taels.

How could he have so many taels

as a magistrate?

Yes.

Why does he have over 100 taels?

Am I right?

He isn't angry at all.

What should he do?

Yes.

It's a triple.

Yes.

It's a triple again.

Mr. Ning,

it seems I'm so lucky today,

and I've won you two rounds.

If you lose the last round,

you have to put on my shoes for me.

Are you done?

Mr. Ning,

open it.

It seems I win.

Mr. Ning,

it's a misunderstanding.

I didn't put lead

into dice.

Lead?

He cheated us.

No, it's not me.

Return the money.

It's here.

Excuse me. Please make way for me.

Excuse me.

Guys,

have you heard

that the new magistrate

bet over 100 taels

when gambling?

So what?

He's lost

nearly 1,000 taels.

Yes.

He's lost so much.

It's true.

- Ning Yuxuan. - Over 100 taels.

I doubt

if he's a real magistrate.

Make way for me.

Who is she?

Return the money!

I didn't expect you

to make Jiumu Casino

the most famous casino in Haifang

in the way of putting lead into dice.

Gui Bai,

close down this casino.

Yes.

Mr. Ning, please listen to me.

Go to him.

It must be a misunderstanding.

- They are not mine. - Sir.

- Sir. - Sir.

No.

- They are not mine. - You...

Sir.

Ning Yuxuan.

Sangyu.

Actually,

I can explain it to you.

Well,

these four girls

surrounded me

and then,

that's what you see.

No.

What happened?

Who is she?

Everyone,

I need to

deal with some family affairs

to readjust the family culture.

I...

It's...

I don't want to hurt the innocent,

so if you don't want to be hit,

get out of my way!

Get out of my way.

It's not like what you think.

Your Ladyship, please calm down.

I don't want to hit you. Get out of my way.

I'll count to three.

Get out of my way.

One.

Gui Bai, explain it for me.

Two.

Say it.

Three.

- You... - Gui Bai. Oh.

Look at what you have done today.

How dare you gamble.

Gui Bai is here.

Go ask him. Go ahead.

How dare you!

Move your hands away.

No.

Is he okay?

I...

You...

Sangyu,

you're brave.

This one

is the black-hearted owner

of this casino.

His death isn't to be regretted.

Thank you, Sangyu.

Am I that amazing?

But we aren't done.

Don't think it's ended.

Let's go back home first.

Calm down.

Fine.

Stop looking.

He has defrauded much money.

He should have been caught a long time ago.

How's it?

Isn't it because of me?

Look at you.

If you made it clear early,

I wouldn't have been that angry.

But you didn't give me time to make an explanation.

You mean it's my...

But I indeed came to the casino

to look for you.

How could I know that?

The moment I entered,

I saw a group of women surround you,

so I got angry naturally.

I'm sorry.

It's...

Good.

But

who saved you?

Someone saved me when you weren't there.

Fortunately,

I met a friend

from the capital.

Otherwise,

I would have died.

Friend?

Yes.

His name is Yuan Lang,

a wandering businessman.

And he happened to do business in Haifang.

You need to thank him.

He comes here from the capital?

Check that.

What are you doing?

Don't move.

Wait.

There are so many people.

Don't move.

Don't move.

Yes, he caught a bad man for us.

I want everyone to see

I'm the magistrate's wife.

No one will bully you in the future.

He's good at the first sight.

The magistrate is very good.

Yes.

He did a good thing for us.

Yes.

We're lucky.

Good. He's a good magistrate.

Good magistrate.

Mr. Wang.

The Dragon Gang

(Wang Jinyao) is very unscrupulous.

They dared to kidnap the new magistrate's wife

on his first day of taking office.

Fortunately, his wife is safe.

Go

and send him a visiting invitation.

Invite him to attend

my birthday party tomorrow.

Let's

comfort him.

Yes.

Miss Wang.

(Wang Yueli)

Father,

it'll be your birthday party tomorrow.

Why haven't you slept yet?

We'll have

an important guest tomorrow,

and you'd better keep quiet.

Don't be rude.

Who is the guest?

The new magistrate,

Ning Yuxuan.

Father,

he's just a magistrate.

You don't need to treat him seriously.

He's not ordinary.

He was sent

to Haifang

by His Majesty,

so you know

the advantages and disadvantages.

Anyway,

keep quiet.

I see, Father.

Your Ladyship,

we've checked many shops,

but none of them is suitable.

They are either small

or remote

or

too

damp.

If we can't find one,

how about

setting up a stall?

We'd better not.

Set up a stall...

But if we can't

find a suitable shop,

we can't make do with a bad one.

Ms. Nie.

Mr. Yuan.

Why do you always

have a long face whenever I see you?

What are you worried about?

Don't mention that.

I've hung out

on all streets

of Haifang,

but I didn't find

a suitable shop.

Ms. Nie,

I happened

to see a good shop

a few days ago,

and I wonder if you like it.

How about I lead you to have a look?

Really?

Sure.

It's here.

Sir.

Do you come here to check the shop?

Everyone, please check it as you like.

My shop

faces south,

which is the street,

and it has windows on its north.

There is a counter,

and next to it

are empty shelves.

Do you have a storage?

Yes.

Behind this door is the backyard,

and there is a big storage.

It's in a dark place, and is dry,

cool and ventilative.

It's perfect.

What do you think, Ms. Nie?

Do you like it?

Yes.

Since his shop is so good,

have you asked him

the price?

I...

Sir,

can you

tell me

the price of this shop?

If you like my shop,

I'll give you the preferential price,

800 taels.

It's worth it,

but I don't

have enough money today,

so I'll come next time.

Let's leave.

Wait, Ms. Nie.

Sir, I'll buy this shop.

No, it's...

Sir, you have good taste.

You're very forthright.

No, Mr. Yuan.

Wait a minute.

I'll go to take the title deed.

Sir.

No.

Mr. Yuan,

I can't accept your money.

Haven't we agreed

to do business together?

You can't go back on your word.

I've owed you

a favor before,

and I can't owe you money.

Listen,

this shop's position is perfect.

You don't need to persuade me.

I've made the decision.

I can't accept it.

The biggest odeum,

Shuiyan House,

is in the east.

Every night,

officials and rich men

will take girls there.

And this shop is on the way there.

Shuiyan House?

Yes.

There are many officials' residences

in the west,

and rich ladies will

hang out.

This unique position

is the best place

to run your

cosmetic business.

How do you know that?

I...

I heard it from my friend.

I see.

Okay.

I'll take this shop.

However, Mr. Yuan,

let's make a deal.

I just borrow your money for the time being,

and I'll pay you back

as soon as I have enough money to run.

Okay.

Let's do as you say.

Thank you, Mr. Yuan.

(Wang Jinyao) Birthday party in Wang's Mansion.

Wang Jinyao

couldn't bear it anymore.

I think

we should tell this information...

Why are you

so happy today, Sangyu?

You're here.

I was going to you.

Did you find the shop?

More than that.

Listen,

the shop I found

is the best one

in Haifang.

Is that so?

Therefore,

I officially

inform you

that my shop

is going to open soon,

and I invite all of you

to go there.

Sangyu,

I have

a perfect idea

to let you

know celebrities in Haifang.

They

are all your potential customers.

Really?

You are not

playing tricks on me, are you?

Will you go or not?

Never mind if you won't go.

I'll go.

I'll wait for you then.

Prepare yourself.

We'll set off soon.

(We sincerely invite you and your wife to the party.)

Celebrities.

It's true.

♪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♪