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I came to ask you something, Ms. Qiong Zhi.

What's the matter? Do I know your sweetheart?

Maybe

I know your sweetheart.

I don't even know I have a sweetheart.

The son of Huaixiang's magistrate,

Xue Zhao.

I didn't expect you to have such good manners, Duke Su.

-What are you doing? -You've seen my body.

Can't I have a look at yours?

Rough and wild. I like it.

What did you just make me eat?

Nanjiang's poisonous insect.

Without the antidote,

your seven orifices will bleed until you die within a month.

Who are you?

I am Xue Zhao's friend,

Jiang Li.

Hold her down and take her to the brothel to pay the debt.

-Help! -Behave yourself!

-Save me! -Let's go!

Help!

Save me!

-Go. -Let go of me!

You're abducting a woman in broad daylight.

Is there no law?

Who are you?

Mind your own business. She owes me money.

I already told you.

I'd pay you five taels every month. I won't renege on the debt.

Five taels?

Your father owes me 50 taels.

What if you disappear like him one day?

Who will pay me the money then?

Forcing a decent lady into prostitution is against the law.

Moreover, this lady said she'll pay you.

Why are you still forcing her?

Such a busybody.

Beat him up!

Do you know your mistake?

Yes.

She will pay you every month from now on.

If you harass her again,

don't blame me for being merciless.

Yes, I'll listen to you.

Pay on time.

Let's go.

Are you all right?

I won't ever forget your great kindness.

Those people won't give up easily.

I will come to Luyang every five days.

If they dare cause trouble again,

I will drive them away for you.

I thought he just casually said it.

Never did I expect

that he'd really come to see me every five days.

Back then, before he came to Luyang,

he would always try on several outfits

until he was satisfied before leaving.

You seem to know him well.

Xue Zhao's sister was my friend.

It was Xue Zhao's sister who told me.

What are you carving? It looks so ugly.

Never mind. I'll carve another one.

You have so many.

Who are you carving this for? You're putting in so much effort.

It's for my sweetheart.

People usually carve the name of the recipient.

Why are you carving your own?

I'm carving my own name on this

so that when she sees it, she'll think of me.

When we first met,

I was a decent lady.

But now...

He must be very disappointed in me.

That's why he never sought me out again.

Life is unpredictable.

It's not that he doesn't want to see you.

It's that

he died.

Xue Zhao was killed by bandits

on his way to the capital.

His body was thrown into the river.

Not only that,

the three members of the Xue family,

including his father

and his sister,

all died.

Xue Zhao.

Within just half a year,

the three members of the Xue family were met with misfortune.

There must be something fishy about this.

I came here this time to find out the truth.

Can you tell me if you know anything?

ZHAO

Xue Zhao

gave this to me the last time he came to see me.

There were ten taels of silver in it.

He said if the creditors came again,

I could use the silver to pay them first.

But when those people

saw that Xue Zhao never showed up again,

they became even more savage.

This much money is nothing to them.

Have you seen this before?

See if you recognize it.

MINING AREA, SLOPE, STEEP PATH

Xue Zhao hid this among the silver.

I don't understand the drawing on it,

but I recognize the handwriting.

It's Xue Zhao's.

I've kept it to myself.

I've never shown it to anyone before.

Since he left this to you,

keep it safe.

Miss,

is there anything I can do to help?

Xihua Brothel

is Luyang's most flourishing brothel.

You can check news about Luyang more easily than I can.

I'd like to ask you to help me check

how the magistrate of Huaixiang, Xue Huaiyuan,

died six months ago,

who handled his funeral, and where he was buried.

This would fulfill my obligations to the Xue family.

ZHAO

I owe that to Xue Zhao.

I will definitely help you.

Then I will await your good news.

Miss.

Where

is Xue Zhao buried?

His cenotaph

is in the capital.

He and his sister will go back to their hometown.

I will make sure they reunite again.

I'll give you two options.

One, go and tell Chu Lan.

Two, join forces with me.

Join forces?

Bring down Chu Lan and I'll give you the antidote.

You're more interesting than Chu Lan.

If I help you bring him down,

will you visit often?

It depends on your performance.

Duke Su?

Why are you here?

Investigating a case.

What a coincidence.

I came to Luyang and you also came here to investigate.

Why? Are you going to say I'm stalking you again?

You were in such a hurry that you dropped something.

You might as well give me such an exquisite jade pendant.

I guess I've misunderstood.

You are indeed here for a case.

I won't disturb you.

I'll get going now.

Li.

It seems you don't want to cooperate.

It's normal for a young lady to be jealous.

Just explain it to her clearly.

Jealous?

I'll let you off this time.

If this happens again,

I won't mind finding someone else to cooperate with.

Miss, I was wandering around by the front door

and I saw Duke Su.

What he does is none of my business.

Ms. Jia'er, these are the accounts for this month.

I don't need to account them. They're all in my head.

Lizheng Hall sold 921 bolts of fabrics this month,

totaling 1,353 taels of silver.

Revenue is up 10% compared to last month.

It's good if you look at the accounts alone.

But as the cool autumn begins,

people are buying new clothes.

The attire for autumn is more expensive than summer.

So looking at the overall accounts,

we are actually running a deficit this month.

Ms. Jia'er, stop calculating. Madam Zhuo is waiting for you inside.

Let's go.

Mother, I'm back!

Madam Zhuo!

-Just let me die! -Mother!

What's wrong again?

Ms. Li!

Ms. Jia'er,

Mr. Ye came back

with a little vixen this time.

-I don't want to live anymore! -Madam Zhuo!

Dear, I'm back!

Ms. Li, take good care of my mother.

I'll go and ask my father about this.

-Little vixen! -Mr. Li!

Madam Zhuo.

Madam Zhuo!

Father, what's wrong with you?

What do you mean?

Little vixen.

What little vixen?

You brought her back and you're asking me?

Me? I brought her back?

Little vixen?

-You must be referring to Jiang Li. -Look.

You're calling her so affectionately and you say she's not a little vixen.

The one you're calling "little vixen"

is our relative.

She's Jiang Li from the capital.

The one who looked down on us for being merchants?

Father, our family is already a mess.

Why did you bring such a big troublemaker back?

Watch your words.

She's now the Chancellor's daughter

and she's also your cousin.

That little vixen has come to our Ye family.

Tell me, how...

Father, you'd better take care of the current trouble first.

Let me die!

The moment that little vixen

steps into the Ye Residence,

there won't be any peace in the Ye family.

Madam Zhuo, you cannot die.

-Let me die! -Madam Zhuo.

If the little vixen is in this family, there's no room for me.

If I'm here, there won't be room for that little vixen.

I'll die with you.

Why are you messing around?

-I don't want to live anymore! -Dear.

Even if you want to die,

we still need to make things clear.

I don't want to live anymore!

Shut up!

The person you are talking about

is not a little vixen.

She's our niece, Jiang Li.

Help!

-Dear! -Mother!

Dear!

Since Shijie became the Vice Director of the Ministry of Revenue,

she has come to butter us up.

Father, look at you too.

Why did you have to bring her back?

You're always blabbering.

Even though Shijie has become the Vice Director,

the Jiang family

doesn't need to curry favor with us.

Furthermore,

your cousin said she wanted to come with me.

Could I stop her from coming?

I don't acknowledge her as my cousin.

Let's leave it at that for now.

Let's see how it goes.

There's a lot going on at home lately and the shop is chaotic too.

Old Madam is getting headaches due to business matters.

If she finds out that Jiang Li is here,

there may be big trouble.

Let's handle business matters first.

We must slowly break it to Old Madam

so as not to shock her.

But we can't just leave her like this either.

One person in our family should step up

to properly entertain Jiang Li tomorrow.

Otherwise, it'll seem like our family

has no manners,

making us a joke to the Jiang family.

Who will do it?

Why are you looking at me?

I just made a fuss about her.

Anyone can do it but me.

Don't look at me.

I have to go to the shop tomorrow.

I don't have time.

Why are you all looking at me?

I've been the one entertaining Jiang Li all along.

You never showed up,

making it look like the Ye family

didn't welcome her.

Why don't we follow our family's tradition?

Let's draw lots.

There are three paper balls and only one has writing on it.

-Whoever draws it will go. -I'm not drawing.

You go first, dear.

Jia'er is the youngest. She goes first.

I already said I'm not drawing.

Draw one.

Come on.

-Thank you, Jia'er. -Thank you, Jia'er.

-Take a day off tomorrow. -Take a day off tomorrow.

-Tell the coachman to ready the carriage. -Yes.

Remember, let the kitchen prepare snacks for the ride.

-Yes. -And the warm water to wash the face?

-It's ready. -The clothes and jewelry?

-They're ready. -The blush.

Tong'er?

Tong'er.

Miss, you're awake.

It's so early in the morning. Who's talking outside?

Miss, it's Ms. Jia'er.

Ms. Jia'er got up early

and invited us to go out.

Go out?

So early?

Miss, so many things happened yesterday.

You didn't get enough rest.

Should I go and refuse her now so you can sleep a bit more?

She's kind enough to arrange it.

We have to go.

It's for fun anyway.

Let's go. Help me freshen up.

Is she not up yet? Fine.

We've already woken her up in advance.

You woke up late.

More people can help you freshen up faster.

Jia'er.

Today, we'll go to Baizhang Mountain first,

then to Sijing Lake.

We'll have Juewei Restaurant's specialties at noon.

In the afternoon, we'll watch a magic show at Bai House

and see monkeys at Miao Garden.

At night, we'll go boating on Liangshui River.

Jia'er, there's no need to visit so many places,

so we can have more time.

These are all must-go places in Luyang.

As long as we stick to the schedule,

we'll be able to do it.

I can't spare two days to accompany you.

Jia'er, I know you're entrusted by your family.

You're worried I'd feel aggrieved, so you want to take me everywhere.

Actually, I'm tired from the journey

and don't feel like going out.

What do you mean?

Are you not happy with my plans?

If you don't like it, we can make changes.

How about this?

I'll tell Uncle Mingxuan and Aunt Zhuo

that you've shown me

all the scenic spots and delicacies of Luyang.

That way, you won't be too tired

and we won't waste time.

What do you think?

Since you're so open with me,

I'll be straightforward too.

You're the one who said you don't want to go.

I'm not being a bad host.

You've put in a lot of effort. You are definitely a great host.

You should have said so earlier.

There are a lot of issues at the shop that need my attention.

The carriage is ready for you.

You can go wherever you want when dawn breaks and return at night.

Jia'er.

I want to visit the family's shop.

I didn't bring many clothes with me.

I'd like to make some new ones.

Don't you know it's still dark?

Don't you know the shop isn't open yet?

We'll leave in two hours.

Let's go.

LIZHENG HALL

Mingyu, I can't give you this money.

Mingyu,

all the money in the shop has to be accounted for.

If you want to withdraw it,

you must have a receipt stamped by Mr. Ye.

That's the rule.

Last time, there was no such rule.

This time, there is?

YE MINGYU

Are you making rules for me?

Uncle Mingyu?

Uncle Mingyu?

Mingyu, you can't do this.

Mingyu, you can't do this.

Jia'er,

what's the matter with him?

I bet he got into another business deal

and lost all his money, so he's here to borrow some.

Wait here for a moment.

Come over after I've sorted this out.

-I can't... -Uncle Mingyu.

What are you doing here instead of going home when you're back in Luyang?

Ms. Jia'er, you're finally here.

Jia'er.

You came just in time.

Quick, give me some money.

I have a business deal and I must make the final payment.

How much do you need, Uncle Mingyu?

Just a few thousand taels should do.

What kind of business deal is it?

You wouldn't get it even if I told you. Just give me the money.

After I make money, I'll return more to you.

Uncle Mingyu, I don't want to be saddled with bad debts.

You've become capable.

You little brat.

After making money in business, you don't acknowledge me.

-Cut the crap and just give me the money. -No.

Uncle Mingyu, it's not hard to borrow again after paying.

I'll lend you money after you've cleared past debts.

Otherwise, you'd better go to my father.

You've really become capable,

using your father to pressure me.

Don't blame me for not playing nice today then.

If you don't give me money today, I'm not leaving.

That's right. We're not leaving.

Mingyu.

What? Are you going to hit me?

Try it.

-I wouldn't dare. -Get lost.

I am your third uncle.

Do you want me to go to your grandmother and make you suffer?

Uncle Mingyu.

Jia'er manages Lizheng Hall's accounts now.

Don't make things difficult for her.

Uncle Mingyu?

Who are you?

Go away.

Uncle Mingyu, I'm Jiang Li.

My mother is Ye Zhenzhen.

BINGDE HALL

You have never left home before.

You must learn to protect yourself out there.

You are always my hero.

You will protect me.

Zhenzhen, you must be happy.

I am very happy.

Mother, I beg you!

Please let me go to the Jiang family

to bring Zhenzhen and Jiang Li back.

Zhenzhen was most afraid of being alone when she was alive.

I can't let her die all alone.

Mother!

She married into the Jiang family.

She lived as a member of the Jiang family

and she's still their family member after death.

Mother!

BINGDE HALL

What...

Jiang Li?

Yes.

When did you come to Luyang?

I came two days ago with Uncle Mingxuan.

I'm free today, so I came to check out the shop.

Have you been well these years?

It's a long story.

Uncle Mingyu, why don't we go home and talk in detail?

Forget it.

-Forget it? -Forget it!

Today, on account of your mother,

I don't want the money anymore.

Shun,

let's go.

-Are we leaving just like that? -Come on.

Jiang Li, don't you want to have some clothes made?

Come, take a look and see if there's anything you like.

Ms. Jiang, these are the new fabrics

from our shop.

The quality is excellent.

The colors are the most fashionable too.

Mr. Qian.

Mr. Qian. I want to return the goods.

Mr. Zhao.

What did you just say? Return the goods?

This matter cannot be delayed any longer.

Since your father is not here,

I'll talk to you first.

Jiang Li, I have something to discuss with Mr. Zhao.

Tell the manager to pack any fabric you like and charge it to me.

Jia'er, you can work first.

-This way, please. -All right.

YE RESIDENCE

Miss, is something bothering you?

I keep feeling that the Ye family is in trouble.

And this trouble is not small.

Ye Mingyu, that scoundrel!

What has he become after a few years outside?

A bandit!

Tell me. Which shops did he go to?

I don't know.

You...

That guy...

-Jiang Li, you're back. -Uncle Mingxuan.

Jiang Li, why did you come back alone?

Didn't Jia'er accompany you?

Jia'er arranged everything very well.

I had a lot of fun today.

She went to handle some matters at the shop.

That's why I came back alone.

That's good.

Uncle Mingxuan.

Is there a problem

with the family's business?

Well...

-Mingxuan. -Dear.

-Governor Tong sent people here. -Governor Tong?

Why did he send people here?

I have no idea.

Commandant Zhu,

what brings you here this time?

Mr. Ye, Governor Tong is inviting you over.

Where to?

What crime has he committed? Why is he the only one invited?

What is this about?

Mrs. Ye, you have quite a temper.

I'm just doing my job.

Please let Mr. Ye discuss these matters

with Governor Tong.

You...

Our business is clean.

A clean hand needs no washing.

I'll go with them.

Commandant Zhu, can you wait a moment?

I'd like to talk to my family a bit.

Jiang Li, I originally planned to take you

to see your grandmother in a few days.

I didn't expect these issues to arise.

You must wait a little longer.

Uncle Mingxuan, do what you need to do first.

Dear, while I'm away,

please take care of the household.

If anything comes up at Lizheng Hall,

let Jia'er handle it.

This is also a good opportunity

for her to gain experience.

As for Mother,

don't tell her that I'm meeting Governor Tong for now.

Remember that.

Commandant Zhu,

when can Mingxuan return?

You would have to ask Governor Tong.

Mr. Ye, let's go if you're done.

Chu Lan will arrive in Luyang in seven days. Be ready.

Feed me.

You don't want it?

Then I'll throw it away.

When you have time, come to Xihua Brothel.

I'll surely make time for you.

My lord, you should be working,

but why did you flirt around?

It's not easy to clear the debt of love.

Shut up.

My lord, Tong Zhiyang has already taken action.

That's a bit early.

He sent people straight to the Ye family's front hall to make an arrest.

There was quite a commotion.

The Ye family can't hide it even if they want to.

I reckon the entire Luyang knows about it.

It was a show for the Li family.

Naturally, he'd make it big.

I heard Ms. Jiang Li was also there at the time,

but she didn't do anything.

This time,

can the Li family really succeed?

You never learn your lesson.

Why do you still underestimate her?

I already dare not underestimate her.

But once news of the problematic Soochow brocades spread,

Lizheng Hall will be in jeopardy.

And now Ye Mingxuan is away. The Ye family only has a few women left.

The Li family can easily deal with them.

My lord, should we intervene now?

Don't treat them like fools.

The show isn't over yet.

Don't draw conclusions too early.

Keep watching the Ye family.

-Yes. -Yes.

Tong'er, help me get another cup of strong tea.

Miss, it's getting late.

Drinking too much strong tea is bad.

You even got up so early this morning.

Jiang Li, you should go back to your room and rest first.

Don't stay up here with us.

If we don't get news tonight,

I won't be able to sleep either.

I'm afraid that in the end,

we'll get the worst outcome.

Madam Zhuo.

What did they say?

I didn't even get to see Governor Tong.

I thought of using money to bribe those officials,

but no one dared to take it.

This is absurd!

Even a murderer has a three-session trial.

A Ye family member was arrested and there's no explanation at all.

I...

Mother, what are you going to do?

-I'll hang myself at the Governor's door. -Don't make it worse.

I'll see if they still dare

-to be so arrogant! -Aunt Zhuo, don't be anxious first.

Uncle Mingxuan should still be safe for now.

They made such a big scene today by coming to arrest him.

After taking Uncle Mingxuan away, they didn't hold a trial

and no official documents were announced to the public.

I'm guessing

Tong Zhiyang and his people are waiting for the highest offer.

The highest offer?

But didn't they refuse our money?

It's like doing business. Both sides set prices.

Then there's the bargaining process.

This time, he is the good.

But they refuse to set the price now.

They are waiting for the Ye family to offer everything you have.

How dare he? He...

Mother, hear Jiang Li out first.

What Aunt Zhuo said is valid.

Although Tong Zhiyang is the governor,

the Ye family is not insignificant in Luyang.

First, there is no evidence.

Second, there are no official documents.

He arrested the head of the Ye family just like that.

Isn't Tong Zhiyang afraid of being reported to His Majesty?

Jiang Li, you mean...

I'm afraid he is just a middleman.

There are people behind him giving orders.

Even Luyang's governor is working for someone.

What bad luck!

We are honest businessmen.

Which powerful person have we offended?

You haven't offended anyone in the business.

But that may not be the case in other areas.

You mean...

To be honest, in the capital,

Shijie once refused to pledge allegiance to someone.

Pledge allegiance?

Yes.

Chancellor Li Zhongnan has a son named Li Lian.

He and Shijie are classmates at the Imperial Academy.

He set Shijie up

to win him over.

After Shijie saw through it, he had a fallout with Li Lian.

They shouldn't go to this extent.

That is just a small matter. This...

There is no small matter in officialdom.

So do you mean

they want to use the Ye family to threaten Shijie?

This is just my guess for now.

But before the people behind it

reveal their true intentions,

Uncle Mingxuan will be fine.

Then...

Then isn't Shijie in great danger?

His Majesty had just appointed Shijie to a position in the capital.

And since the Jiang family is his in-laws, others won't be able to harm him easily.

But we must not lose our composure.

Perhaps they want us to make a mistake due to panic.

After hearing what you said,

I feel more relieved.

Then let's wait

for Tong Zhiyang to make a move.

Aunt Zhuo, what happened to the Soochow brocades?

I've been thinking about it

and I fear this issue has been exploited.

The Soochow brocades are woven by the Ye family's weaving house.

These are all the samples produced by the weaving house

in the past three months.

I've checked them thoroughly and there are no problems.

Out of nowhere, there's a rumor

that the Soochow brocades caused deaths.

The rumors spread like wildfire overnight.

Fabric and clothing shops in Luyang

don't dare to sell them and want to return them.

Now that I think about it,

this has been a setup since the rumor started.

Have you investigated

whether the Soochow brocades really caused deaths?

It's easy to spread rumors but hard to dispel them.

After the rumors started,

Father sent a lot of people

to investigate it.

We didn't find any deaths,

but we did find a batch

of problematic Soochow brocades.

Anyone who came into contact with this batch of fabrics

developed red rashes all over their bodies.

Now, we don't know whether this rumor

is true or false.

Then let's check

this batch of problematic fabrics together tomorrow morning.

Jiang Li.

If you hadn't stabilized the situation today,

the Ye family would've fallen into chaos.

Although I am skilled in business,

I don't know the twists and turns of the officialdom.

Thank you for comforting my mother too.

I am the Ye family's niece.

It's what I should do.

I'm being so polite to you.

It's making me seem pretentious.

But I am still very worried.

About what?

I'm afraid this is just the beginning.

If the people behind this aren't satisfied this time,

won't the Ye family ever have peace from now on?

Why would we let them succeed this time?

Didn't you say that the officialdom...

Did they study hard for years to become officials

and rise up the ranks

just to oppress civilians with their power?

They won't stop because of your concessions.

They will only push further without mercy.

The Ye family's ancestors braved hardships

to achieve wealth in Luyang today.

If even you guys give in this time,

in the future, not only the Ye family

but many others will also suffer.

You're right.

Back then, I almost died in Zhennv Hall.

But I endured it.

Since I could come back alive,

the Ye family will definitely be fine.

Jiang Li.

BINGDE HALL

Why haven't I seen Aunt Zhuo?

My mother went to take care of Grandmother.

Now, everyone in the family is hiding it from Grandmother.

I wonder how long we can keep it from her.

Don't worry.

We'll get to the bottom of the Soochow brocades issue today.

Ms. Jia'er, something bad happened!

Lizheng Hall was trashed.

Trashed?

Those people came in and started trashing the place.

Even the signboard of Lizheng Hall was destroyed.

They even hit my nose and it became crooked.

How will I find a wife in the future?

Ms. Jia'er, please go and take a look.

How many people came?

At least dozens of people.

They've surrounded the entire Lizheng Hall.

They said

that the Soochow brocades we previously sold

are still causing harm.

Jiang Li, wait at home. I'll go and check.

Let's go together and think of a solution.

My lord is indeed amazing.

Li Jin is inside.

He still likes to sit in the tea house and watch his own bad shows.

Then we...

Are you Duke Su?

Mr. Li, in the private room,

would like to invite you.

He said if you are coming to see him, you should do so openly.

Why do you need to send someone to spy sneakily?

-Who are you calling sneaky? -Lead the way.

This way.

Mr. Li.

I didn't expect to meet you in Luyang.

What a coincidence.

I did expect to meet you in Luyang.

Good tea and a good show.

Thank you, Mr. Li.

So you invited me here

to watch people trash Lizheng Hall.

You're overthinking. We're just having tea.

-Stop! -We've never encountered it before either!

-Stop it! -Can you please stop?

I know her! She is Ms. Ye!

Sir.

-Ms. Jia'er, you're here. -It has been tough on you.

-Go inside and tend to your injuries. -But there are so many people.

It's all right. I've got this. Fu.

Let's go, sir.

Someone in charge has come.

-Don't leave! -Don't go!

I am Ye Jia'er, the person in charge of Lizheng Hall.

If you have anything to say,

we can sit down and talk about it.

The Ye family will give you an explanation.

-Screw you! What's the use? -Right!

The Ye family's fabrics have turned into shrouds!

That's right! You've caused deaths.

And you dare to earn money from us.

You earn money in a dishonest way at the cost of people's lives!

-Yes! -Right!

-You're dishonest! -Yes!

Everyone!

Everyone!

I don't know how the idea that Soochow brocades cause deaths

came about.

But the Ye family

has been doing business in Luyang for many years.

Our reputation is well-known.

We can't bear such a grave accusation

of causing deaths for profits.

Please give us some time to investigate.

Liar! The Ye family are liars!

Pay with your lives!

-Murderers should pay with their lives! -Murderers should pay with their lives!

-Murderers should pay with their lives! -Murderers should pay with their lives!

Great! Help is coming.

-Not necessarily. -Commandant is here.

-Take her away. -Why are you arresting me?

Why are you arresting me and not the troublemakers?

We received a report

that Lizheng Hall sold inferior fabrics

and caused deaths.

Aren't you the one in charge?

Come with us.

-Yes, arrest her! -Great!

Lizheng Hall's fabrics caused deaths!

Shouldn't she be arrested?

Arrest her!

-Arrest her! -Arrest her!

-Arrest her! -Arrest her!

May I ask

who told you the Ye family's Soochow brocades

have problems?

Look at what you're saying.

Who doesn't know about the problems

with Lizheng Hall's Soochow brocades?

Look at me.

Come, take a look. Come and see!

-I've got rashes all over my body. -Yes.

-Look, everyone! -Right.

Jiang Li, you...

What are you doing?

Hold it.

Tong'er.

Everyone, take a look.

The clothes I'm wearing

are from Lizheng Hall.

They were given to me by Ms. Ye yesterday.

They were also made from Soochow brocades.

I've been wearing them all day,

but I don't have any rashes like you.

You don't believe me?

Fine.

If you don't believe me,

these ladies can pass it around and see for yourselves.

-Here, take a look. -Come on.

Is it?

This is indeed Soochow brocade from the shop.

If the Soochow brocades really had a problem,

wouldn't I be seeking my own death by wearing them?

What's impossible about that?

You're the Ye family's shill.

You took the Ye family's money to put on an act.

Your life is worth nothing!

You got it wrong.

My life is worth more than the entire Lizheng Hall.

You're boasting so shamelessly. Who are you?

I'm the daughter of Great Yan's Chief Secretariat

and His Majesty's Grand Preceptor,

Jiang Li.

-Jiang Li? -Jiang Li?

I didn't expect that Jiang Li

would reveal her identity

to stand up for the Ye family.

Isn't she afraid of being accused of covering up for the Ye family?

Mr. Li,

the best part of the show is yet to come.