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[Believe in Love]

[Episode 8]

I heard that His Majesty

thinks highly of you

and named you head chef

of the Imperial Kitchen.

You gave up your future career

to come back to Huajian Island.

Du Ruo,

you really are indifferent toward fame and wealth.

Island Master,

I came from Huajian Island

so I should support the island too.

Yue'er, isn't that right?

I'm very happy

that you came back!

Yi'nan,

Du Ruo holding a position in Huajian Pavilion

means that from now on,

we will have a connection

in the Imperial Court.

This is great

for Huajian Island.

So don't be angry anymore.

Of course.

I'm very happy.

Usually,

once the Imperial Head Chef assumes his position

and greets the Island Master,

the Island Master should give him a tour of the Huajian Pavilion.

Why don't you...

The servants

can handle such small matters.

As the Island Master...

That's right.

You are correct.

Because you're so busy every day,

I'm sure you don't have time

to accompany me.

Yue'er.

Why don't you show me around?

Me?

Yi'nan,

it's been a long time since Du Ruo and I last met.

Can I accompany him...

There's no need to ask.

Decide yourself.

The noodles are ready.

Eat up.

Don't worry about what Yi'nan said

just now.

I'm not so petty like him.

Yi'nan

is like that.

He's serious and calm in front of others,

but sometimes,

he's immature and cute

like a child.

But Du Ruo,

seriously,

I already told Yi'nan

that I would give you a tour of Huajian Pavilion.

But you just had

to drag me here

to make noodles for you.

It's all because of my appetite

craving for your noodles.

Oh right, Du Ruo.

Becoming a royal chef in the Imperial Kitchen

is a dream for many.

Why did you offer

to return to Huajian Pavilion?

Because of you.

I wanted to bring

Magic Doctor Nan Ze from the capital

back with me to treat you.

But I searched the entire capital

and didn't find him.

I was worried...

I was worried that I would never be able

to taste your noodles again.

So I came back.

Yue'er.

Speaking of which, how are you feeling these days?

Don't worry.

My health

has been great lately.

No matter how much time I have left,

I will treasure it.

Oh right,

I almost forgot.

When I was working in the Imperial Court,

I saw Huajian Island's

historical register by accident.

In the register,

besides the Old Island Master,

Hua Jianshan, Yun was also listed

as one of the island founders.

But Yun

was crossed out in red ink.

That means the person lost his or her position due to committing crimes.

There are only a few people on the island

with the surname Yun.

And among those who can cook,

Ms. Yun was the best.

That's why I think

this Yun

is very likely Ms. Yun.

I learned through Hua Jianshan's master,

Mr. Jin,

that Hua Jianshan and Yun Wanxi

were senior and junior

since childhood.

After they both entered the palace,

they served different roles.

Hua Jianshan was responsible

for the princes' food.

He had little interaction

with the concubines.

That means

Hua Jianshan and my mother

did not meet.

Then why did he

kill her?

Father talked about that before.

Mother started learning how to cook

after marrying him.

That's different from what you said.

There's something weird

about this.

Think about it.

If Ms. Yun and the Old Island Master

were really junior and senior under the same master

and Hua Yi'nan knew of

their relationship,

then maybe

he has ulterior motives for getting close to you.

Nonsense.

Even if Mother and the Old Island Master

were junior and senior,

what does that have to do

with Yi'nan getting close to me?

Think about it.

Hua Yi'nan suddenly appeared

a few months ago

and started pursuing you

without reason.

That happened

right after the Old Island Master

passed away.

The timing is very suspicious.

There's something even stranger.

Go ahead.

When Hua Jianshan was preparing

for his wedding with Yun Wanxi,

he took time off to leave the palace

and buy goods for the wedding.

But because he didn't return

in time that night,

he spent the night outside the palace.

Mr. Jin was afraid

of Hua Jianshan getting punished,

so he lied that Hua Jianshan

had returned to the palace.

That was the night

when Concubine Ning was poisoned.

That means

Hua Jianshan had no opportunity

to poison my mother.

But why did Man Hua

and Her Majesty say that...

(But Aunt said)

Yun Wanxi was wronged.

The murderer was someone else.

Who was the murderer then?

Hua Jianshan.

[Huajian Pavilion Historical Register]

Her Majesty should know

exactly what happened back then.

But she

never said it herself

that Hua Jianshan was the murderer.

Instead, she kept hiding the truth

about my mother's death from me.

Who could the murderer be?

(If Her Majesty is helping cover up for the murderer,)

(then the real murderer's identity)

(must be very special.)

Look at the time.

Why isn't Lu Yue'er back yet?

Doesn't she know

she's already married?

Why is she out alone

with another man?

Isn't she afraid of the rumors?

Her reputation

is going to be ruined!

Sir,

should I go check again?

Wait.

If

she's already back,

tell her to come to the study

and apologize to me.

Yes, sir.

Madam, you're finally back.

Yes, I'm back.

Madam,

you don't know how anxious Island Master is.

He's been waiting for you in the study.

(I heard that Huajian Pavilion)

(has a library full of)

(historical books.)

(Only the Deputy Director)

(or those with even higher ranks)

(can go in.)

Madam,

please go to the study now.

(Du Ruo is suspicious of everything.)

(Yi'nan treats me so well.)

(How could he have ulterior motives?)

(What if I found a way)

(to become a kitchen maid in Huajian Pavilion?)

(That way, I can stay)

(in the kitchen all day)

(and maybe I can learn about Mother's past)

(in the pavilion.)

Madam.

Madam?

(That's what I'll do!)

Island Master.

Where is Lu Yue'er?

Island Master,

I called her

twice,

but she...

She what?

She's not coming?

I'll go instead.

Hold this.

Yi'nan.

(What's wrong with him?)

Yi'nan, what's wrong?

Why did you two

leave Huajian Pavilion

and go out instead?

And you went for six hours!

You are already married.

It is not proper to go out alone

with another man!

Yi'nan,

Du Ruo and I

just went out to catch up.

We didn't do

anything inappropriate.

What inappropriate things

do you want to do?

(Oh, no.)

(Yi'nan is so cute even when he's jealous)

(and upset!)

Why are you looking at me like that?

Yi'nan,

I know you're worried about me.

I'm sorry.

I won't do it again.

Don't be mad at me, okay?

Yi'nan.

(Even though Yi'nan)

(is cute when he's mad,)

(but he's even cuter)

(when he smiles at me.)

(Time to cheer him up.)

Yi'nan,

let me tell you

a story.

When I was little,

I really liked eating candy.

But I

never got any.

That's when I would remember

that my mother told me

when people

are happy, they'd feel

as if they're eating candy.

That's why

every time I want to eat candy,

I try to make myself

happy.

Then I'll feel

that I really ate the candy

and tasted the sweetness!

Is it sweet?

I'm so embarrassed.

It's pretty sweet.

Yi'nan,

are you

not mad anymore?

Are you really not mad anymore?

Yi'nan, you're the best!

Then...

Can I ask you about something?

I...

I want to be a kitchen maid in Huajian Pavilion.

No way.

Why not?

I will participate

in the Chef Selection.

I won't take advantage of your status.

Du Ruo just came to Huajian Pavilion

as the Imperial Head Chef,

and you want to follow suit?

That can't be a coincidence.

Are you going there for Du Ruo?

Not at all.

You're worried for nothing.

I want to go to Huajian Pavilion

because I heard

that my mother, Yun Wanxi,

was one

of the founders of Huajian Pavilion.

I want to follow

in her footsteps in Huajian Pavilion.

Besides,

I can also

use my cooking skills.

Nonsense!

Huajian Pavilion's founder

was my father, Hua Jianshan.

I don't care

what rumors you heard,

I won't allow you

to enter Huajian Pavilion.

I don't care if you give me permission.

I'm going there anyway!

You!

Don't you dare!

I...

Of course, I dare.

Maids.

-Island Master. -Island Master.

Madam is not feeling well.

She's not allowed outside.

Watch her closely.

She isn't allowed to leave the Island Master's Mansion.

-Yes, sir. -Yes, sir.

Hua Yi'nan, you...

You!

That man's temper

changes so fast.

I even thought you were cute earlier.

There must be something wrong with my brain!

Goodbye.

I want to go to Huajian Pavilion

because I heard...

Because I heard

that my mother, Yun Wanxi,

was also one

of the founders of Huajian Pavilion.

I want to follow

in her footsteps in Huajian Pavilion.

(Where did she hear that from?)

I am Dou Zhaocai, the Kitchen Manager.

I am Su Tang, the Head Receptionist.

-Greetings, Imperial Head Chef. -Greetings, Imperial Head Chef.

(Su Tang?)

How come it's you again?

You rascal, rogue.

Yesterday, everyone

of Huajian Pavilion

cleaned up the place

in order to welcome you,

Imperial Head Chef.

That sight

was as if...

As if everyone came out with a warm welcome

just to catch a glimpse

of your handsome visuals

and charismatic presence.

Head Chef Du,

today is the last day

of Huajian Pavilion's Chef Selection.

Once you are ready,

we can go together.

I've long heard that Ms. Su

is gentle and poised.

All honorable guests that have visited Huajian Pavilion

would make positive remarks

on your work and personality.

I'm flattered, Head Chef Du.

How come it's you, the rascal?

I just complimented you

and you're now showing your true colors?

My apologies for the outburst.

This...

Do you both

know each other?

-No. -No.

But

we'll have plenty of chances in the future

to get to know each other.

Yuman.

I heard that you upset Yi'nan last night

and got locked up here?

I

came over to visit you.

(You mean you're here to embarrass me.)

Thank you, Yuman.

I don't have time to care

about your couple matters.

Hurry and sign this.

Don't delay my outing.

I don't know

what tricks you pulled on Yi'nan

that made him agree to let you

control the money.

But you can't block

any of my withdrawal checks.

I want to give you more authority

as the Island Mistress.

In the future, the finances of Island Master's Mansion

will be managed by you.

I remember now.

This did happen.

Yuman.

(Hua Yi'nan really)

(set up a ticking time bomb for me.)

Yuman!

Is the Island Master

in Huajian Pavilion or the Mansion today?

Today is the last day

of Huajian Pavilion's Chef Selection.

Yi'nan is of course in Huajian Pavilion.

If you want to beg him for forgiveness,

wait until he comes back.

The last day of the Chef Selection?

The Chef Selection?

[Island Master's Mansion]

Stop there.

What are you doing?

I am under orders from Madam

to bring the Island Master some food.

Go ahead.

(You think)

(you can stop me?)

(Impossible!)

Please wait!

Wait!

I... I want to sign up for the Chef Selection.

It's too late.

The sign-up process is over.

Come next year.

Next year?

I can't wait for next year.

Mister, please let me in.

Well.

Here!

Take this!

I can't!

Mister, please let me in!

Take it, just take it.

Go in then.

Thank you, mister!

What did you write?

Let me see.

Go in after you've filled it out.

This one then.

Excuse me.

Is this where we sign up?

Yes, right here.

Okay.

Write it here.

Right.

Quiet, please!

You guys over there!

Write your name down here

and hang up your plaque.

Line up here afterward.

Understood?

-Yes. -Okay.

Let's go.

Let's go over there.

This one then.

(In order to learn about Mother's past,)

(I need to lay low.)

(I can't sign up)

(as the Island Mistress.)

Here, line up.

Here.

Thank you.

I'll hang it next to yours.

Okay.

Hang it higher.

Okay.

I'm going in first.

Here. Help me hang mine.

Here you go.

Here.

I'll hang it here for you.

Okay.

Hang it over there.

The first round

is to cook something spicy.

Begin!

The time is up!

This one is delicious!

Try it.

The second round

is to cook something sour.

Begin!

The third round

is to cook something bitter.

Island Master,

the Chef Selection has begun.

Yingrong, how did you do?

And you, Shan Bao?

I came to Huajian Pavilion for the Chef Selection

last year.

But I didn't expect

to fail the last round.

I also heard

that the last round

is quite hard.

But I didn't expect it

to be individual tests.

No one knows

what happens inside.

But Yingrong,

you have experience

and you're so good at cooking.

You'll do great.

I hope so.

If I still don't get chosen this year,

then I have to go home

to inherit my father's restaurant.

But I also heard

that a kitchen maid

was disqualified last year

because she said she was married.

But why?

Because those that are married

definitely

won't fully focus on cooking.

They'll get distracted by their family.

That's why even though

some kitchen maids are married,

they still say they're not.

(Huajian Pavilion's selection process really is strict.)

That scary?

(What should I do?)

(If Hua Yi'nan sees me,)

(he'll give me a hard time for sure.)

-(I need to think of a way...) -Li Yunyue.

(to disguise myself.)

Who is it?

Li Yunyue!

Here!

Hurry, hurry up.

Hello, judges.

My name is Li Yunyue.

I'm from Yunyue...

Wait, no.

I run a noodle shop.

I'm good at creating my own dishes.

Judges,

I will do my best.

Turn around.

What are you doing?

The Island Master told you to turn around.

Hurry up!

Judges,

I've always had a bit of facial paralysis

and can't speak clearly.

I didn't want to scare you all.

Huajian Pavilion doesn't choose

kitchen maids with bad visuals.

Look!

I'm suddenly healed!

(Lu Yue'er)

(dared to sneak out on her own?)

Your name is Li Yunyue?

(If I expose her identity in front of everyone,)

(I'll embarrass her.)

Li Yunyue, are you married?

(Last year,)

(a kitchen maid)

(was disqualified)

(since she was married.)

No!

I'm not married and I don't have a husband.

You don't have a husband?

How could you not have a husband?

I...

Why...

Why must I have a husband?

Maybe

it's because there's no difference between having

and not having a husband.

Then why did you nod?

Oh right,

why did I nod?

I...

Because I...

Because...

Because my husband died.

Your husband died?

Right.

My husband died

because he talked too much.

You... You are saying that...

You're saying that your husband talked too much?

Island Master,

maybe you should let me

cook first.

You're asking too many questions.

I can't answer them.

Li Yunyue speaks without thinking

and she is impolite.

She is not fit for Huajian Pavilion.

Go now.

But... but I...

Ms. Su,

is this your attitude

toward the Chef Selection?

If you disqualify someone

because they can't talk eloquently,

then how many talents

would we have lost?

You...