Original subtitles

=Romance of a Twin Flower=

=Episode 12=

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.

(Magistrate's Residence)

What's taking her so long?

Is she having a hard time getting dressed again?

I'm coming.

Do I look good?

I'm asking you.

Am I pretty?

What took you so long?

Where have you been?

I went to pick flowers.

Pick flowers?

Don't you notice

something different?

Your hair wear

is indeed different

today.

They are real.

Be careful.

Didn't I look like a good wife

when I was walking towards you just now?

Even more so

if you stop talking.

What do you mean?

I prepared for a long time.

Wait for me.

Here, please.

Mr. Ning, it's the first time you've come to Haifang.

Our life here is not as extravagant

as the capital city.

I wonder if you

are used to living here.

Haifang is wide in area and abundant in resources.

Haifang and the capital are both good in different ways.

Mr. Wang,

I heard something violent

happened in the Magistrate's Residence.

It really worries

my wife.

She can't even sleep at night.

That's true.

The Magistrate's Residence did undergo some accidents.

The previous magistrates

all died of unnatural causes.

It's such a pity.

Of course,

unlike them,

you are blessed.

I'm sure you can fend off the evil.

Mr. Wang, do you know

how the previous magistrates

got killed?

I have no idea since I'm just

an ordinary citizen.

But rumor has it

that the former magistrate

was accused of corruption.

His family of three

all jumped off the cliff and died.

Some people said

he was forced to commit suicide.

Who forced him?

It's said it was an order from the higher-ups.

This is

all I know.

Unlike other places,

Haifang is located at the confluence of three riverways.

It's an ideal place for intercounty trading.

Many high-rank officials

are eyeing this place.

The interest relations

aren't something

that I can find out.

Do you think I believe it?

Here, Mr. Ning,

let me toast you.

Mr. Wang, I heard

you've done business in Haifang for years,

and you are the richest businessman here.

So, why is your birthday party today

a little low-key?

Although I've done business for years,

I used most of my money

to help those

in need.

It's for the peace of our nation.

Well,

were the previous magistrates

also your

frequent visitors once

like me?

Mr. Ning,

this is…

She's my wife.

Sorry, I had no idea.

This is my wife,

Hongzhu.

Who's Hongzhu?

Who's Hongzhu?

Mr. Ning,

here, let's drink.

Look,

Lady Hongzhu's skin

is so fine and soft.

Tell me about it.

And her necklace is so special.

I want one, too.

I bought it

from Chen's Jewelry Store in the West Market.

It's so pretty.

It's just

some ordinary red agate.

Don't you feel embarrassed to wear it?

Agate isn't

that special anyway.

Only south red agate

and Gobi agate

are worth some money.

And this is…

This is my daughter Yueli.

So, it's Miss Wang.

Nice to meet you.

I wish your father

a happy birthday and a long life.

But,

it's your father's birthday today.

How come

you don't serve

any dish with meat?

Mr. Ning

has just arrived in Haifang,

and he's already seized Jiumu Casino.

It's for the good of the people.

And we are all happy about it.

I'm one

who abhors those engaging

in disgusting indulgence.

Today

I'm holding this feast

to thank Mr. Ning

for mopping up

such a dirty business.

Here,

let's toast Mr. Ning.

Come on.

Cheers.

To Mr. Ning.

To Mr. Ning.

Sit down, please.

Sit down.

Please.

Sit down.

After hearing

what you said, Mr. Wang,

I've been thinking a lot.

Mr. Wang

is the richest man in Haifang.

The richest man.

Yet he uses all his money

to help those in need.

How kind-hearted he is.

And he himself leads such a frugal life.

Look around.

Mr. Wang, seriously,

I'd like

to toast you.

Please accept my respect.

My wife Hongzhu

once risked her own life to save me in front of His Majesty,

so the title of Second-rank Lady with Imperial Mandate

was conferred on her.

Your Ladyship, you are such a heroine.

I'm flattered.

You and Mr. Ning

are indeed a match made in heaven.

Here, cheers.

Cheers.

Yueli,

why don't you toast Mr. Ning

and Lady Hongzhu?

Nice to meet you, Mr. Ning,

Lady Hongzhu.

What are you looking at?

Miss Wang,

I have a treasure

that's perfect for you.

What treasure?

Muxu,

hurry and give it to Miss Wang.

Take a look.

Yueli,

don't decline

Lady Hongzhu's good intention.

Open it and take a look.

That's right.

There's no harm to take a look.

This is Feiwan Face Cream specially made by myself.

It works very well

on the problem you have

with your face.

How dare you!

Miss Wang.

Miss Wang.

Your Ladyship.

My daughter is spoiled and ill-mannered.

Don't mind her.

Please sit down.

Mr. Wang,

actually,

I prepared another gift for you.

Hongzhu.

Don't you want to make friends

with those celebrities?

Muxu.

Mr. Wang.

Mr. Ning,

what's this about?

This is no ordinary dirt.

Ever since I became an official,

I've traveled to many places for business.

Every time when I left a place,

someone would try to give me money,

but I never received once.

And when that happened,

I'd ask my people

to fetch a handful of local dirt

as a warning.

This time I came to Haifang,

I brought the dirt I collected from different places

along with me.

And I want to give it to you.

I hope when I

leave here,

you can help me fetch

a handful of Haifang dirt to see me off.

Mr. Ning,

you are such an honest and incorruptible official.

This box of dirt

is quite meaningful.

Don't worry.

I'll keep this box of dirt

very well.

Why did you gift him a box of dirt?

I learned it from you.

When did I ever give people dirt?

The things I give are quite valuable.

Mr. Wang…

I…

Ladies and gentlemen.

My wife

is good at creating cosmetic formulas.

Now that she's in Haifang,

she wants to open a shop

and run a business herself.

If one day

she really opens a shop in Haifang,

hope you can visit her shop.

I assure you that it'll be worth it.

I'd like to thank you

in advance.

Of course.

Okay.

We will.

All the guests here today

will get a big discount

when visiting my shop.

Mr. Wang, please do visit my shop.

Mr. Ning, don't worry.

I will go

and support

your wife's business.

Then I'll thank you

in advance.

It's getting late.

We'll take our leave.

Get out, all of you!

Hurry, let's go.

Let's go.

This Mr. Wang

is so ridiculous.

He prepared a tableful of vegetables for his birthday party.

This Mr. Wang

is quite crafty indeed.

You must've noticed the ring mark

on Wang Yueli's finger.

Although in coarse clothes,

she

knows very well

about jewelry.

Moreover,

she was wearing

a gold bracelet inlaid with jade.

Even though they served

a tableful of vegetables,

the dishes

were cooked with a wok for meat.

I'm sure it wasn't

the first time

they've put on a show like this.

It wasn't the first time for sure.

In Haifang, there are two forces,

one on the surface,

and one in the dark.

The one on the surface

should be the Dragon Gang,

controlling all kinds of businesses

in the nine districts.

And the one in the dark

should be this Wang Jinyao,

the so-called No.1 Philanthropist

in Haifang.

What's wrong?

If you know it, why did you

tell them

that I'm going to open a cosmetic shop?

How am I supposed to do business

if they cause me trouble?

Haifang has formed

a set of rules itself

over the years.

Letting you out

is like…

Like…

Like what?

Like putting a catfish

in the river.

I want to stir the water up

and see

what they'll do next.

Stir up the water and catch the fish.

That's a good idea.

Letting me out…

Letting me out?

Are you saying I'm a dog?

Dad.

Dad.

Dad.

What's the matter?

You know it.

That magistrate's stupid wife

said I had a problem with my face,

and she gave me this crappy thing.

I don't want it.

Yueli,

you don't have

to use this face cream,

but you can't throw it away.

It could be useful

when you meet her again.

Dad.

Yueli.

Yueli.

Listen to me.

Why do you think

she promoted this face cream

in public today?

Where there's a will,

there's a way.

Yueli,

this is a matter

of life and death to me.

Don't be willful.

You should

hang out with Mr. Ning's wife

more often in the future.

Dad.

Understood?

Yes, Dad.

(Magistrate's Residence)

As we thought, Wang Jinyao

sent a messenger to the capital.

But he disappeared as soon as he entered the town,

and our men lost him.

If they were that easy

to follow,

it'd be suspicious, actually.

We've got to be careful.

Yes.

I'm still investigating the assassins

appeared in the abandoned temple.

Those people are highly skilled in martial arts.

Even in a place full

of talented people like Haifang,

they are still outstanding.

I think they are

losing their patience

after lurking for so long.

Make sure to investigate secretly.

Do not spook them.

Yes.

What are these?

After the birthday party at the Wang's,

many ladies sent invitations

to invite Her Ladyship over for tea.

I see.

I'm back.

Come on, let's eat.

I'm exhausted.

So many invitations.

For you?

Yes.

No, for you.

For me?

How is it going with your shop?

Very well.

With Mr. Yuan's help,

I think my shop can open

in three days.

Mr. Yuan?

You mean Yuan Lang?

Yes.

Why does he help you?

We are business partners.

You accepted his money?

Yes.

He has money, and I have skills.

We are equal.

I can't let you do it.

Why not?

Because I…

Because what?

Because I haven't told you the story

about the expensive tea in Dongshan.

What? What tea in where?

There was a magistrate in Dongshan,

and he was known for his thrift.

The officials who wanted

to give him a gift couldn't find out

what he liked no matter how hard they tried,

until someone mentioned

that he liked a certain type of tea.

So, the officials did everything they could

to find the tea.

And guess what?

What?

One bottle of the tea

cost 100 taels of silver.

Because the tea shop

was owned by the magistrate's wife.

So?

You don't get it?

Get what?

I mean if Yuan Lang

and you open

a shop together,

it's like opening an opportunity.

You may not use it to make profits,

but you can't stop Yuan Lang

from making profits

in your name.

At that time, if the imperial court finds out,

they'll seize your shop

and arrest you.

Get it now?

They'll seize my shop?

Then what am I gonna do?

You'll be fine if you use your own money.

That's right.

How much do you need?

I'll give it to you.

I… I need…

Are you trying to scare me?

Is it that serious?

I'm not giving you

the money for free.

I need you to do me a favor.

I knew

there was a catch.

Tell me.

I want you

to take the invitations

and visit these families

one by one in the name

of selling your products.

And then, help me

find out the detailed information

about the officials

and businessmen in Haifang,

see who's worthy of being hired

and who's not.

So, you want me

to be your eyes and ears.

Then

what do you say?

(From Madam Nie. Hope this letter finds you well.)

(Yours faithfully, Huang Ruoyun)

Who is this?

The daughter of the Assistant Magistrate.

She doesn't get along with Wang Yueli.

They fight a lot over jewelry

and clothes.

I want you

to start from

this Lord Huang's family.

How does that sound?

No way.

Her skin is so nice.

It is.

So fine.

And so soft.

What's her secret?

I envy her.

It's full.

Have some tea.

Thank you.

She looks so elegant.

Tell me about it.

Good tea.

Your Ladyship, it's such an honor

to have you here joining

my flowers appreciation gathering.

You are flattering me.

I should thank you

for your invitation, Miss Huang.

Judging by your good manners,

you must be from a distinguished family in the capital.

We aren't as elegant as you are.

Hope you won't mind.

What are you talking about?

As far as I can see,

you are all natural beauties,

and even outshine those aristocratic girls

in the capital.

Really?

No need to be modest.

Your Ladyship, you are flattering us.

We'd think it's true.

It is true.

Your Ladyship, this is your first time here.

How do you enjoy your stay?

My cousin visited us last year

from the capital.

Only after a few days,

he started to suffer from diarrhea and vomiting.

That serious?

Yes.

How are you doing?

I…

I don't have a big reaction like that.

But since the climate is different,

when I first got here,

my face was dry and itchy.

My skin was even peeling off and swollen.

Really?

This place is by the sea and rainy all year long.

Your skin was irritated because

of the humidity.

That's right.

I think so.

Then, Your Ladyship,

how did you recover?

Yeah, how?

- How did you recover? - Your Ladyship,

please tell us.

To be honest,

I've been fond of reading

medical books since I was little,

and I'm interested

in the formulas

for skin care.

Back home, I often

make face cream myself.

And it works very well.

No wonder.

By the way…

What's this?

It's my first visit.

I see

that you are living a wealthy life,

so I wasn't sure what to bring you.

This is Feiwan Face Cream

I made.

It's very good.

You guys can give it a try.

Smells so good.

Smells so good.

I also want to try.

So,

do you like the smell?

Wow.

Smells so good.

I also want to try.

I wanna try, too.

So do I.

Let me try it.

Let me.

You…

Your Ladyship,

no matter how much cream you've made

and how much the materials cost,

I want it all.

As long as

you don't sell it to other people.

Wang Yueli,

what are you doing here?

Huang Ruoyun,

I do whatever I want to do.

It's none of your business.

Go back home

if you want to act like crazy.

Don't come here to annoy my important guest.

Important guest?

Where are you going?

Come with me.

- Your Ladyship. - Let go.

Wang Yueli's face looks different today.

She's not wearing a veil.

Her face

has become much smoother.

It's true.

Your face…

Oh, yeah.

Miss Wang,

your pimples

are almost gone.

You used Feiwan Face Cream, didn't you?

You…

Huang Ruoyun.

So, Her Ladyship's Feiwan Face Cream

is really effective.

It even cured Miss Wang's pimples

that bothered her for years.

You…

That's right.

Your Ladyship,

how much do you have?

We want it all.

- I want it, too. - So do I.

There's enough for everybody.

No matter how much you want.

Don't worry.

Huang Ruoyun!

How dare you fight me over it?

I did, so what?

You… Give it to me.

What?

My wife is drunk

and she twisted her ankle?

Yes.

It's said Miss Huang and Miss Wang

had a fight over

Feiwan Face Cream,

and they hurt Her Ladyship by accident.

Then why did she drink?

She didn't get to sell the face cream,

so she drank down her sorrow.

She agreed

to help me find out information.

Why did she sell her products instead?

- Drink and sing. - Your Ladyship, watch your steps.

Careful.

Life is tough…

Why did you drink so much?

Your Lordship.

Let me.

Ning Yuxuan.

It's really you.

So what if you didn't sell the face cream?

You shouldn't have drunk this much.

Who said I couldn't sell it?

I can sell it.

I can sell it.

I can sell my treasure.

My treasure…

Keep it well for me.

You…

Keep it well.

Help me keep it well.

What about the mission I gave you?

What mission?

Sell the face cream, right?

I really overestimated you.

I can't believe you.

Sell the face cream, right?

Forget it.

I'll confront you tomorrow.

Feiwan Face Cream…

What?

You still haven't found

Ji Ming's whereabouts?

Sorry, I'm not capable enough.

Ji Ming

has never returned

to Luan County

since he left there 18 years ago.

I've sent people

to ask about his whereabouts,

but it was really hard

to find him with only a name.

I've never heard

from him again

since he left the hometown 18 years ago.

Where

is he right now?

We've been looking for a whole day,

yet there's still no sign of her.

My Lord, it's so strange.

Well,

you've got quite a few friends in the capital.

How come none of them

can find out where Her Ladyship is?

The capital city is huge.

It's extremely hard

to look for someone here.

(Ning's Mansion)

How did we get here?

My Lord, you know this place?

No.

How could I know

a high-ranking official like that?

All done.

(Lianxue,)

(I'm going to run)

(a shop in Haifang,)

(and it's opening soon.)

(I need a good accountant)

(like you.)

(Also, there are all kinds of people in Haifang.)

(I'm sure you'll love this place.)

(To Qian Lianxue)

(Haoxue Cosmetics)

Haoxue Cosmetics Shop

is opening now.

Ms. Nie,

may your shop prosper in the years to come,

and may it get you lots of fortune.

Wishing you prosperity

and all the best.

Thank you for your best wishes.

Let's go in and check it out.

Okay.

Check it out.

Look.

This is my Haoxue Cosmetics.

How do you like it?

You decorated

it yourself?

Of course.

And it was done pretty fast.

I hired a part-time carpenter

to make the cabinet,

and it only cost me 300 pence.

I used the rest of the money

to buy a writing-set

for the front desk.

By the way,

I put the offcut

in the backyard

for firewood.

I made the best use

of everything, didn't I?

You

are indeed good

at running a business.

You bet.

I've never thought

that the dream I didn't get to fulfill in the capital

actually came true in Haifang.

I should thank you

for funding me.

Appreciate it.

No need to thank me.

You earned it

yourself.

Instead, I should thank you.

For what?

I'm lucky

to be the first customer

of your Haoxue Cosmetics Shop.

Oh, right.

Wait here.

Put your hand out.

What now?

Hurry.

Congratulations on becoming

the first customer of my shop.

What does that mean?

You came to my shop

without any money?

I don't have money.

You don't have any money?

Are you gonna dash without paying?

I have no money.

Hurry up and pay.

My shop is open!

My shop is finally open!

There's more?

Please enjoy.

You are so generous.

Why did you order so much?

Haoxue Cosmetics

is open today.

It's a celebration dinner.

Are these dishes enough?

If not,

I'll order more.

It's more than enough.

And they are all my favorite dishes.

This is good.

Yum.

Try the bean curd. Very nice.

Isn't that pig brain?

Brain…

Pig brain.

Don't spit.

How could you spit it out

right in the restaurant?

Don't waste it.

Here, honey.

Thank you

for the dinner.

Now, wish me all the best for tomorrow's opening.

All the best.

Ms. Nie.

Mr. Yuan.

You are also here.

What a small world.

Come on, sit down and join us.

Waiter, bring us a bowl and a pair of chopsticks.

You got it.

This is Mr. Yuan

I told you about.

Sir, here you go.

Good to see you here.

So, you are Yuan Lang.

I've heard so much about you.

Nice to meet you, Your Lordship.

We've never met before,

however,

you look so familiar.

Especially your eyes.

Have I seen you somewhere?

I'm just a traveling businessman.

How could I have the honor to see you before, Marquis Moyu?

Ms. Nie,

these dishes

are all my favorites.

Great minds think alike indeed.

He ordered these.

If you like the food,

have some more.

If you enjoy nice food,

I can take you

to other restaurants in the future.

Dear,

the dishes cooked in the restaurants may taste good,

but they aren't as clean as homemade dishes.

That's true.

A free girl

shouldn't be kept

in a cold mansion all the time

and be controlled

by rules and regulations.

Right?

It is

a little quiet in the Mansion sometimes,

but I don't have to do anything.

The steward takes care of everything.

I enjoy living there.

Good to know.

Sir, your shrimps.

Enjoy.

Ms. Nie,

I ordered

the shrimps for you.

Here, have some.

Seafood is high in iodine.

It's not good for you.

Ning Yuxuan, don't eat it.

Your injury hasn't healed yet.

Seafood is stimulating.

So, you can't eat it.

It looks good.

Your Lordship,

everybody has the right

to pursue what they like.

Don't you think?

It tastes so good.

Have some more.

It's okay. I'll help myself.

And this.

I'll help…

And this.

I'll help myself.

Thank you.

Thanks. Thank you.

Ms. Nie,

how is it going

with your shop?

Very well.

But I've been trying to figure out

how I can boost

foot traffic to my shop.

Since my shop has just opened,

many people don't even know about it.

So, I'm thinking

how I can

make my shop known

and promote my business.

I need to figure out a plan.

How can I…

Your Lordship, you are back.

Have you had dinner?

Dinner?

What dinner?

Eating is all she can think about.

From the capital to Haifang,

hasn't she eaten enough?

Your Lordship, you and Her Ladyship…

Nothing.

I'm fine.

Then…

Gui Bai, let me ask you.

Is it quiet and boring in this residence?

Was it quiet and boring

in my mansion back in the capital?

Is it boring

to be with me?

A little bit.

Even you think this way.

You want me to lie?

She thinks I'm boring…

In that case, I'll do something

to make this place lively.

Gui Bai,

serve me some dishes.

I'll eat.

Your Lordship,

I thought you wanted to eat.

What are you waiting for?

Her Ladyship?

Ning Yuxuan.

Ning Yuxuan, I'm back.

You are full, right?

Gui Bai, clean up the table.

Yes.

Go ahead and clean it up.

I brought you

a lot of food back.

Gui Bai,

stop.

Look,

this is your favorite

pork chop and preserved sausage.

And this is the beef from the Yao's.

And this,

roast goose.

Oh, right.

Look,

I almost forgot.

It's the last

plate of smoked fish,

and I brought it back for you.

And this is your favorite

rice porridge with jujube and almond.

Nice, right?

I'm exhausted.

Good for you.

You went to so many

places with him.

I didn't.

I came back in a hurry

to bring you the food.

Some people just can't help

acting cool even when

they are jealous.

Who said I was jealous?

That's a lie.

Ning Yuxuan,

here's something strange.

When I walked out

of the antique store just now,

that female owner

recognized me right away,

and she said

she'd like

to keep in touch with me

and hang out with me.

She also said she'd buy

all my Feiwan Face Cream.

Come to think of it,

something's not right.

I've never met her before.

How did she recognize me right away?

Something's going on.

Maybe it has something to do with Wang Jinyao.

Gui Bai,

keep an eye on that store.

Yes.

Since I'm this smart,

I can be of help to you, right?

By the way,

when I walked out

of the antique store,

I passed by their backyard.

And something

smelled so good.

Turns out,

the backyard is filled

with rare

and unique flowers.

You know?

That's why it smells so pleasantly

outside the store.

Especially when there's a breeze,

it smells so nice.

♪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♪