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=Romance of a Twin Flower=

=Episode 28=

(Haoxue Cosmetics)

You came.

Shush.

Wait.

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

See what

I brought you.

What is it?

Almond crisp.

You take the first bite.

Look at the mess you made.

Things have been busy at the shop lately?

Kind of.

When the Imperial Supplier Contest is on,

it will be busier.

But of course,

the credit

belongs to you.

Good work, my dear.

If you need any help,

just let me know.

I asked you to go to the riverside

that day to…

What?

I wanted to…

Propose to me.

Just level with me, okay?

How did you find out?

I even saw the wedding robe.

But you didn't know

my size,

how did you have it tailored?

I…

I went to

Miss Shui

and asked her to try on the robe.

No wonder

she's been acting weird

in front of me these days.

Ji Man,

marry me, please.

What?

I didn't hear you.

What did you say?

I said, marry me!

And you will be

the happiest woman in the world.

All right.

Keep it down,

or people will hear you.

Stop it.

Your Ladyship.

Your Ladyship.

Muxu. Muxu.

Your Ladyship.

What?

Your dad's coming.

Who?

Shush.

Your dad.

My dad?

I…

I'm going in.

You'll leave from the backdoor.

Wait.

What's he doing here?

I don't know.

Sang Shen has been acting weird today.

Who is this?

Father.

Father?

Father?

Godfather.

Godfather?

Godfather?

What are you doing here?

What did you call me?

Let me introduce.

This is the world-famous

Guihai Warrior,

Mr. Ji Ming.

I hired him

as Haoxue Cosmetics' consultant

for the Imperial Supplier Contest.

I feel like we really share a lot in common,

so I would like

you to be my godfather.

You are a renowned businessman in Haifang, Mr. Ji.

I really admire you.

So this is why

you were away for days.

You got us an excellent consultant.

With Mr. Ji's support,

I think we are very much

likely to win

the first place in the Imperial Supplier Contest.

What?

The Imperial Supplier Contest?

Yes, Godfather.

Haoxue Cosmetics will participate in the Imperial Supplier Contest.

And I tell you what,

if I win the first place,

I will be appointed

as the chairwoman of Haifang's Sea Trade Guild.

Don't worry,

I will make you proud.

Are you serious?

Sure.

What?

You don't believe me?

I do.

Of course, I do.

I have long heard

that Ms. Nie of Haoxue Cosmetics

has her own style

and characteristics.

I wanted to come and see for myself,

and I have been convinced.

Well, thank you, Godfather.

Now that you're here,

how about I show you around?

Good, I would love that.

Mr. Ji.

You came at last, Lang.

It's been a busy day.

The Imperial Supplier Contest draws near.

My former partners

wanted to talk business with me,

but now,

I'm really not in the mood.

How's Man doing?

She constantly attempted to see

Ning Yuxuan in secret,

I prevented that.

But she never stops giving me headaches.

She has signed up for the Imperial Supplier Contest,

and aims

to win the first place.

I know her.

She's committed and persistent.

If she wins the first place

and becomes the chairwoman,

she will be in a more dangerous situation.

You're correct, Mr. Ji.

Once someone finds out

that she's the daughter of a Tea Gang member,

trouble immediately ensues.

Lang,

you prepare some supplies for me.

I have decided

to take Ji Man on my ship and set sail.

We will be away for half a year.

Away from Haifang,

and Ning Yuxuan.

That's one solution.

But what if

she disobeys you?

It doesn't matter.

She will live on the ship.

I will tie her up if I have to.

That's…

This is the

last resort.

No other option.

This is the end between her and Ning Yuxuan.

Your dad said

his last resort would be

taking you away from Haifang

so you will not see His Lordship anymore.

He did?

So cruel.

Right.

Muxu.

Thank you for

your very important information.

I would do

anything for you, Your Ladyship.

Well, well, well.

I can't believe my dad would be so heartless.

Fine.

Now that he's taking his action,

I will take mine.

My Lady, what will you do?

I haven't decided yet.

How about

fake pain?

Fake pain?

Right.

My dad loves me so much

that he'd feel bad

even if

I just cut my finger.

If I pretend to be sick

and stay in bed,

he will be softened

and give up going to sea.

Great idea.

Perfect idea.

I will pretend to be sick.

Before my dad comes in,

I will heat up my forehead.

Go get me a warmer,

and some croton seeds.

My dad is not a fool.

It has to be perfectly convincing.

My Lady.

My Lady.

I feel terrible.

My Lady.

What's going on?

I feel so ill...

Mr. Ji.

Man.

Dad.

Having a fever?

So hot.

I feel like I'm on fire.

I…

It is hot.

Take it.

What,

Dad?

How many times have you gone to the toilet today?

What do you mean?

Man.

My head aches.

Still this many croton seeds.

If you are to put on a show,

you should make it look real.

Or else,

I wouldn't be convinced.

I…

He's really good.

One failure won't beat me.

I will try something else.

My Lady, what?

Now that I'm a rich girl,

I will just

buy a boat and run away.

Sang Shen,

you go

buy me a boat.

If my dad goes to sea,

you ask the boatman

to stay close,

and I will find an opportunity to escape from Ship Guihai

and return to Haifang in my boat.

I will make sure she can't even afford an oar.

My Lady, sorry.

Your dad ordered us

to take all the valuables

away from you.

Your Ladyship,

we can't even

afford an oar now.

Why does it keep happening?

How come my dad always

beats me?

Your Ladyship,

could it be possible that your dad planted a mole?

No, no way.

A mole?

How does…

Some people

claim to care about me,

but in reality,

they don't care about how I feel at all.

It hasn't been easy for me

and Ning Yuxuan,

and they wouldn't give up breaking us apart.

I surely cannot be happy about it, can I?

Sang Shen,

am I right?

My Lady.

My Lady, I'm sorry.

You are the mole, aren't you?

You…

You…

After you went to see Mr. Ning that day,

Mr. Ji ordered me

to report to him.

I'm just a maidservant.

I mean,

I do whatever

my boss tells me to do.

But in recent days,

I have witnessed your anxiety,

and I heard what you said.

I don't think what I'm doing is right.

I'm sorry, My Lady.

All right.

You silly girl.

What I said

was just a test.

But I really meant

what I said.

It really has not been

easy for me and Ning Yuxuan.

Now,

we really love each other.

And no one

can break us apart.

I shall never leave him.

I got it, My Lady.

I swear I won't betray you.

Sang Shen, silly you.

I had served in the Ning's Mansion for years.

His Lordship barely wore any smile on his face

before Her Ladyship showed up.

Her Ladyship won't leave him,

and His Lordship won't leave her, either.

Alright, Muxu.

Let's think about

how we can let Ning Yuxuan

know that my dad

plans to go to sea.

My Lady, I will do it.

I promise you

that I won't snitch.

Good girl.

Listen,

tomorrow,

my dad will dine with his friends.

You will tell Ning Yuxuan

to meet me at the wharf.

Sir,

all Miss Ji's

valuables have been collected.

Nothing left.

I got it.

Step down.

Yes.

Man,

don't blame me.

If you have to blame someone,

just blame

your destiny.

Ning.

I think

you're very important to His Majesty.

I was appointed

as the registrar of the Imperial Supplier Contest,

and Mr. Tao

was appointed as the director of the Contest.

All he did

is to put the ones

you trust around you

to make things easier for you.

I have heard that Ling Jianxing

would arrive in Haifang soon.

Ning,

you must stay alert.

Ling Jianxing

will not come unprepared.

Lord Tan, who he answers to,

will not let the Contest

go smoothly.

Anyway,

we will stay on guard.

Don't worry.

Ling Jianxing

has never won you once.

And you just brought down

two major forces in Haifang.

I bet Ling Jianxing

is taking a desperate move.

It concerns Haifang's marine trade.

We will be careful.

Get to work.

Alright.

I'll be off.

Oh, right.

I remember Her Ladyship

has signed up

for the Imperial Supplier Contest,

how come I don't see her lately?

She's…

She locks herself in her room to study Feiwan Face Cream.

I, too, wish to see her.

How's she holding up?

She's fine.

Good to hear.

Your Lordship.

Ning,

see you around.

Your Lordship, good news.

What is it?

Miss Sang Shen

had a letter sent over

that says Mr. Ji

is out on business,

and Her Ladyship is waiting for you at the wharf.

Gui Bai,

she likes flowers.

Go buy out

the flowers from the flower stand.

Yes, sir.

Your Ladyship,

the flower

really adds to your cuteness.

Another one.

Too many?

Yeah, too many.

Well, forget it.

You look so pretty.

His Lordship

will be charmed by you.

Muxu,

go check

if my dad has left.

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Man.

Your Ladyship, Your Ladyship.

Man.

Dad.

Y-You are still here?

Look at you.

Look how pretty you are.

Since you have all spruced up,

you will join me

in my lunch

with my old friends.

I'll pass.

Why would I join you

in your lunch with your friends?

No.

No?

You think I don't know

what you are dressed up for?

You listen to me.

You will follow me

wherever I go

before we leave Haifang.

You…

Servants.

Sir.

Take her out.

Yes.

Dad.

Dad what?

See you next time.

OK. Thanks.

Ma'am.

I will buy out

all your flowers.

I'm sorry, sir.

But that lady has paid

for all the flowers.

I don't like it.

Thanks.

Come and check out the jewelry.

Gui Bai?

Gui Bai.

What are you doing here?

His Lordship ordered me to

buy flowers for Her Ladyship.

His Lordship

sounds like a romantic man.

He really loves

Mrs. Ning, doesn't he?

What do you think?

You're right, Miss Shui.

What about you?

Will you love

your girl

the way His Lordship does?

I've got work to do.

Goodbye.

You are buying flowers, aren't you?

I really like these flowers,

but His Lordship

has moved me.

You can have the flowers.

That won't be necessary.

I will buy flowers elsewhere.

You don't know any other flower stand.

How about

I

go with you?

No, thanks.

Gui Bai,

how much longer

will you keep avoiding me?

You've kept away from me

since the night I danced for you.

Do you take me for a fool?

You think I can't tell?

Yes,

I crossed the line that night.

I made you feel uncomfortable.

And I'm sorry for that.

But I have thought it through.

Forced love

is not healthy.

Since you have no

feelings for me,

well, that's fine,

let's just be friends

like we used to.

So you don't have to feel awkward

and avoid me all the time.

Don't worry.

My love

was unrequited,

but I will stop

doing that.

Miss, your flowers.

Miss.

Sir,

you can take these flowers.

Everybody,

I have gathered you here

in Haifang

to attend the Imperial Supplier Contest,

and I'm really happy.

Yes, us too.

Today,

we also have a new friend here.

This is Yuan Lang,

the chief of the Dragon Gang.

Here's

a toast to all of you.

- Please, please. - Sure, sure.

Brothers.

Yuan Lang

may look young,

but he's a fine lad.

Ever since he

took over the Dragon Gang,

the Gang has been regulated

and become a decent organization

that abides by the laws.

It took him a lot of effort.

Mr. Yuan and I share a strong bond.

We are close friends.

Now that the ban on sea transportation

in Haifang will be canceled,

I believe you'll be doing

business here in the city.

How about you let the Dragon Gang

handle the transportation?

It will be safe,

time-saving, and at a reasonable price.

Mr. Yuan, am I right?

Thank you for your support,

Mr. Guihai Warrior.

The Dragon Gang

shall be responsible for

securing your goods.

Since Guihai Warrior trusts him,

so will we.

Cheers.

Thanks.

Cheers. Cheers.

Mr. Ji.

Chief Yuan and Man

seem like a good match.

Are you still single, Chief Yuan?

I've been doing business by myself for years,

so I'm not married yet.

Chief Yuan's a good man.

The chief of the Dragon Gang

and the daughter of Guihai Warrior.

It will be a perfect match.

A perfect match, indeed.

Yes, yes.

Yes, yes.

Chief Yuan,

when were you born?

When…

I…

I need to use the bathroom.

Brothers,

I wish you good fortune.

Here.

Cheers.

Cheers. Cheers.

My Lady.

What?

My Lady.

Mr. Ji said

that you can't leave the restaurant.

My dad was joking.

Don't take it seriously.

- My Lady. - My Lady.

Please don't make it difficult for us.

We are only doing our job.

I need to use the bathroom.

Well, am I going to…

I see a beauty,

and I never forget her.

If one day I don't see her,

I miss her like crazy.

Ning…

Fine.

I'll sit here.

- Thank you, My Lady. - Thank you, My Lady.

Am I living in a dream?

It is you.

It is you. It is really you.

How did you get here?

How on earth…

It is me.

How on earth

did you get here?

They are up there?

Yeah, they are.

Seriously,

how did you find me?

Your smell.

I followed your smell

and found the place.

Stop it.

What are you, a dog?

I heard that you were

brought to this restaurant in the Magistrate's Residence,

so I rushed here,

and waited.

Look at you.

It's only been a day,

and you have already lost weight.

Because your dad

doesn't let us see each other,

so yeah, I have lost weight.

Please stop here, Mr. Ji.

This is it.

Gentlemen, goodbye.

Goodbye.

Mr. Ji,

Man is stuck deep in the relationship.

She should be told the truth sooner rather than later,

or else…

Lang,

does the debt from the last generation

have to

be passed on to the next?

Mr. Ji,

have you ever thought about this?

If Ning Yuxuan

was told the truth,

all these years,

he's been fighting against the Tea Gang

in a bid to avenge his dad,

once he finds out

that Man is the daughter of the man who killed his father,

I'm worried

that Man will be in greater danger.

This is not a small matter.

It mustn't be disclosed

to the public.

The later she knows,

the better for her.

Man and Ning Yuxuan

are predestined to not be lovers.

They don't get to choose.

Oh, right.

I've got a tricky problem.

My dad plans to take me away from Haifang

to completely break us apart.

Once and for all?

Yeah.

Your dad is callous.

I didn't see

this coming, either.

I mean, why does he not like you?

Yes, you are

bad-tempered,

and eccentric,

and extremely stern,

but you are now

the kindest

and sweetest man

who understands me the most.

How do I let him know this?

Wait, I…

You are making

quite a contradictory comment.

I

somehow feel like…

Whatever.

Now, the key problem is

how to take you out of here.

It's pointless.

I tried everything,

but none of that worked.

He's unreasonable.

I tried my best.

I have an idea.

I tell you what…

Miss,

I have noticed the bright

and spirited look on your face.

You are certain to be a noble.

(Fortunetelling) How about I tell your fortune?

We are having a conversation here.

Go, go, go.

Oh, my eyes.

This is bad.

Forget it.

You two take care.

Wait.

Sit.

Uh…

Sir, what were you going to say?

Why don't you finish it?

I…

Uh…

Sir,

from your appearance,

you are

the incarnation of misfortune.

You bring misfortune to your parents,

wife and children.

Even a stranger would be in bad luck

after taking a glimpse of you.

What nonsense are you talking about?

I am not.

You are a total charlatan.

I…

Beat it.

Sir, correct me if I'm wrong.

Your parents are gone,

and your wives are in misery.

How can his fate be changed?

Uh…

Hey…

Wait.

Fine.

I believe you can do it.

Um…

His fate

is not all bad.

If you concentrate on your career,

you will be in high places.

It is possible for him

to be a high-ranking official.

Really?

Mr. Prime Minister, huh?

But you are not

to be involved in marital affairs,

or else…

Or else…

- Or else what? - Or else what?

Or else you'll live

a difficult and tough life,

your family will be broken,

and experience mishaps.

Sir,

have you foreseen

a mishap of yours

in recent days?

Well…

Well,

here it comes.

Beat it.

You…

Rude!

What was that nonsense?

Parents are gone.

Wives are in misery.

Just ridiculous!

Calm down.

I'm sorry.

I…

I didn't mean to mention it.

It's okay.

He reminded me.

A difficult

and tough life.

Broken family.

Unexpected mishaps.

He was right about those.

I experienced them all.

No matter

how many setbacks

and difficulties you may face in the future,

I will always be by your side.

OK?

Don't worry.

I have experienced

so many hardships.

With you by my side,

I'll make sure

you live a happy life.

But now,

how do we be together?

I came up with a solution,

but

that guy interrupted me.

What is it?

What's done cannot be undone.

What's done cannot be undone.

What do you mean?

I mean.

Just…

It's just that…

We need to speed it up.

And

if you marry me,

your dad will

not oppose us being together.

Y-You don't

propose to a girl at a restaurant.

I…

(Haifang Wharf)

Her Ladyship didn't come back

along with Mr. Ji?

How am I supposed to know?

Where is she?

I don't know.

How can I know?

What are you mumbling about?

Go ask Ning Yuxuan.

- Mr. Ji. - Mr. Ji.

What are you doing?

You didn't steal

my daughter.

Get up.

Yes.

What now?

Where is she?

Dad.

You're home.

When did you come home?

I waited for you

out there for a long time.

I was so worried.

You two were

having a sweet meetup.

I didn't want to disturb you.

We…

We just ran into each other.

So,

we had a small chat.

I don't care if it's a small chat

or a serious vow.

Now,

you pack up your things,

and we will set off tomorrow morning.

Pack up my things?

Where are we going?

I haven't prepared anything.

What preparations?

Stall any longer,

and you will become

his legal wife.

Man,

remember what I told you?

There are so many good men out there.

Why do you have

to be with Ning Yuxuan?

Dad,

what's so bad about him?

Why can't you just

let us be together?

He…

He's nothing.

Dad,

he's the nicest

to me.

Not only that,

he also helped the stricken ones,

and suppressed the bandits.

He's done so many good things.

I'm sure you're aware.

H-He suppressed the bandits?

Yes.

Man,

you know nothing.

Yeah, I know nothing.

But I know

that you hired

the fortuneteller.

You!

I knew it.

You know

that his parents died when he was little,

why did you plot that?

You just put salt

on his wound.

Why must you

bring up his painful past?

His painful past?

You grew up in a well-off environment.

You have no idea

what real pain is in life.

Maybe I have no idea

what real pain is in life.

But what I know

is that he suffered a lot when he was little.

I want to protect him.

I want to be with him.

I want to make him happy for the rest of his life.

Shut up.

You listen to me,

Man,

you will not be happy together.

He will not make you happy.

You and him

are nothing but a mistake.

Dad,

if you don't fully convince me,

I will not leave.

You can leave if you want.

You!

Are you going to hit me?

Now,

you are willing

to betray your family for this man.

In the future,

I can't imagine what you'll be capable of.

Sang Shen, Muxu,

help her pack up her stuff.

We'll set off tomorrow morning.

You will not

step on the land of Haifang in this lifetime ever again.

Dad,

I will not go!

You listen to me.

As long as I'm still alive,

you will never

be together with Ning Yuxuan!

Dad,

but why?

Sang Shen.

My Lady.

I have made up my mind.

This is completely safe.

My Lady, are you out of your mind?

- Your Ladyship. - Please don't do anything crazy.

Your Ladyship, you…

What are you talking about?

This is sleeping drug.

Relax.

12 hours in tea,

and one will fall into a coma after drinking it.

But within the 12 hours…

Are you going to drug your dad?

This is my only option.

After Ning Yuxuan and I

get married,

it will be too late for my dad to separate us.

But

how can you do it, My Lady?

My Lady, you…

My Lady.

Sang Shen,

it has to work.

There's no turning back.

This is your chance

to make amends.

I will watch Mr. Ji

drink the tea,

and stay by his side.

I hope Dad will forgive me.

After all,

Ning Yuxuan and I

have walked so long

to get this far.

It really hasn't been easy for us.

Your Ladyship, don't feel pressured.

When you and His Lordship

live a happy life as husband and wife,

your dad…

Your dad will forgive you.

Your Lordship,

a word of advice.

Don't be nervous.

You've put so much effort into it.

Will Her Ladyship come?

She will.

Ning Yuxuan.

Ning Yuxuan.

(Wedding)

You

don't like it?

What's the matter?

I don't know.

I-I don't know.

I'm just kind of…

I'm only…

Only a little nervous.

I-I'm scared.

It's okay.

Don't be nervous.

You've got me.

Nothing will scare you.

It will be OK.

You set it all up?

I…

What I thought was,

I set it up first,

and we can get married

right after you come.

Don't be scared.

I will tear it all down.

You idiot.

I…

I like it.

You bought the flowers?

Yes.

You chose this one?

Yes.

Does it look good on me?

Sure.

What is it?

Well,

you are supposed to

wear it under your neck.

Oh no. Something's wrong.

Impossible.

I checked everything.

Let me see…

The fiancée is not supposed

to see the fiancé before getting married.

I'll leave.

Wait.

Give me a minute.

I said, give me a minute.

Do you hear me?

How do I look?

Perfect.

You look so pretty

in your wedding dress.

After tonight,

you will be the real Mrs. Ning.

I'm so happy

at the thought

of the lively

and joyful future life in the Mansion.

Your Ladyship,

you are not happy?

I'm okay.

I just…

Just what?

(I just don't)

(have my father's blessing.)

It's the first time I wear a wedding dress.

I'm kind of nervous.

You are now the most

beautiful woman in the world.

Let me comb your hair.

First stroke till the end

erases worries in life.

Second stroke till the end

brings health and longevity.

Third stroke till the end

ensures an everlasting marriage.

(Ning Yuxuan,)

(marrying you)

(is a dream that I have had for so long.)

(I hope we'll live)

(a simple,)

(peaceful, and happy life.)

(Dad will understand)

(how much we love each other,)

(and give us his best wishes.)

Who is it?

What are you doing here?

Mr. Yuan.

Glad that I made it.

No mistake is made.

What do you mean?

♪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♪