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♪The moon sinks, ripples dance,
violet stars awaken♪
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♪As time dissolves without a trace♪
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♪Frosted memories scatter;
silk cannot veil the past♪
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♪Fate is drifting in silence♪
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♪Let winds and sands
accompany the road ahead♪
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♪Looking back, joys and sorrows linger,
no regrets remain♪
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♪Breaking free
from the depths of darkness♪
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♪Like pearls of tears,
we swirl with fate's embrace♪
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[Based on the novel
The Story of Pearl Girl by Tan Tianyin]
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[The Story of Pearl Girl]
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[Episode 9]
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First time riding a carriage?
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Liquor!
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Finest liquor!
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It's gold bullion.
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It's all gold bullion here?
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We're carrying so much gold bullion
to buy pearls?
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Master has his reasons.
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What's wrong, Accountant Wei?
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My stomach aches...
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I...
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I'll tell the coachman...
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No need!
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This deal with Shi Nawei is too crucial.
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If someone else beats us to it,
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we won't be able to bear the blame.
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Then, what should we do?
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When we get there later,
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you go ahead first.
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I go alone?
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The Master's deposit
is more than enough.
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There won't be any issues.
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But...
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You worthless scum!
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After all this beating,
you're still tough?
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If you can't find Duanwu,
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she'll be collecting your corpse!
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Hit him harder!
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Go find Duanwu!
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No one's allowed to go...
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Don't let she know.
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Either kill me,
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or wait till she comes back
to finish you off!
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I beg you...
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Why beg me? Go beg Duanwu instead!
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Please...
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[Haiyang Hall]
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The land of Great Tang is truly blessed!
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I am Shi Nawei,
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from a kingdom in the Southern Sea.
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This welcoming wine of the Great Tang
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is specially for honored guests
from afar.
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I am Cui Shijiu. Please.
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Excellent wine!
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You speak Tang's language fluently.
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You must frequent Guangzhou.
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I often sail this sea route
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between Zhenla, Linyi, Funan
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and Guangzhou.
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I heard you've brought
a batch of treasures
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on this trip to Guangzhou.
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Might we have a glimpse?
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Pearls from the South Seas,
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large and full,
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perfectly round.
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Truly remarkable.
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Master Shijiu, you have a keen eye.
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The Cui family dominates the southeast,
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with unmatched wealth.
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You've brought so many pearls.
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If you wish to sell them all,
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may I ask, aside from my family,
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who else could buy them in one go?
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Why not name your price?
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Master Shijiu, you're truly bold!
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Then let's...
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Wait!
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Yan's Trading Convoy
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offers the highest price,
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and place a deposit on the spot.
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It's you again!
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What,
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isn't Yan Zijing's reach
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over Lady Wu's Zhuobao House enough?
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Now you want
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to claim the pearls here, too?
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Aren't you afraid
you'll eat yourself to death?
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Looks like running away from me
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to be Yan Zijing's lackey
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has really paid off for you.
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Too bad,
no matter how fine your clothes,
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you still look like a maid.
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Yan's Trading Convoy
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offers the highest price,
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and place a deposit on the spot.
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Mr. Shi, what do you say?
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I brought the deposit today.
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Is the deposit too heavy
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or are you embarrassed to take it out?
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What is the meaning of this?
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It's just a deposit.
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How could Mr. Shi even care
about such a small sum?
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An idea just came to me,
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With your pearls, Mr. Shi,
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they're certainly valuable as they are.
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But if made into jewelry,
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they would fetch
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twice the price.
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For instance,
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hairpins beloved by ladies
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adorned with your pearls,
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they would be a unique sight.
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Mr. Shi,
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- Don't listen to her...
- Hold on.
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This idea is quite interesting.
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But talk is cheap.
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How can I be sure you can make
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beautiful pearl-adorned hairpins?
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Yan's Trading Convoy offers
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a wide variety,
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over thirty styles.
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If you're interested,
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you may return with me,
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and I can show them to you.
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There are actual pieces?
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Yes, finished pieces.
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Craftsmen, skills, styles, designs...
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Yan's Trading Convoy provides them all.
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If you can bring samples tomorrow,
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and they are as promised,
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we've got a deal.
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Perhaps we can sign a contract now.
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Duanwu,
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you have neither a deposit nor samples,
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yet you still wish to make a contract?
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Rest assured, I'm a person of my word.
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As you Han people say,
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a promise is worth its weight in gold.
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As long as I'm satisfied
with the samples,
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I'll sign the contract immediately.
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Master Shijiu,
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- this...
- Fine.
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It's a deal.
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You're back so early today?
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Duanwu.
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What's wrong?
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I...
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Shrimp...
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I'm sorry.
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Sister...
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Sister...
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Who did this?
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Tell me, who did this?
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Who did this?!
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Pang Song and Cao.
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Why?
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They knew you were out on business,
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and they caused trouble,
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using Shrimp to threaten you.
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I begged him... Duanwu!
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Duanwu!
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- Duanwu!
- Sister!
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Duanwu!
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Let me go!
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Sister...
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Shrimp is awake.
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Sister...
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I'm here...
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Don't go...
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Don't go...
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Does it hurt?
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You worked so hard to get here.
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I know how much you've suffered.
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You've endured so much hardship,
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so much pain,
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just to reach this day.
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Don't lose it all
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over me.
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I worry about you.
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Good Shrimp,
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you're so sensible.
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I know,
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and I won't let you
get hurt for nothing.
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Sister...
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Master, why did you bind me?
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You betrayed the convoy,
and still deny it?
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Don't you know what kind of person I am?
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Still trying to argue?
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Duanwu, you're here just in time.
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Today, you'll see the price
of betraying the convoy.
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Master,
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I didn't!
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I...
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Master, perhaps this needs
further investigation.
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Accountant Wei may have been framed
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by someone...
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I found this deed in her room.
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It's from the Cui family.
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The deed is for
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one of the top jewelry shops
in Yangzhou.
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Seems Cui Shijiu spared no expense
on you.
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Guards!
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Yes, sir.
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Take her away and execute her.
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Yes, sir!
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Wait!
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Master,
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this matter needs further investigation!
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Speak up! Say something!
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Stop!
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Yan Zijing,
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why show such disregard for life?
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This is my convoy.
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When they boarded the ship,
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they signed a contract.
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Their lives belong to me.
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But this is Tang territory,
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under Tang law.
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If you persist,
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I'll have no choice but to report you.
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Fine.
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Zhang Jinran,
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I'll give you a bit of courtesy today.
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Wei Yan betrayed the convoy.
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Throw her into the sea.
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Banish her from the convoy!
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Yes, sir!
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Thank you, Master.
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Accountant Wei...
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Accountant Wei!
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Everyone, clear out.
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See you, Master.
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Hurry, let's go!
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Quick, move!
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When did you discover Wei Yan's actions?
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Last night.
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Then why not deal with it last night?
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If I'd dealt with it then,
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how would I play today's game?
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If you had acted last night,
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things wouldn't be like this now.
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I could have sealed the deal
with the Southern Seas traders.
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That's far from enough.
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Far from enough?
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Buying pearls in Guangzhou
is a big matter,
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yet you sent me,
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someone that Cui Shijiu considers
as a mere pearl diver.
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And you pretended not to see
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Wei Yan's dealings with Cui Shijiu
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make her feel too comfortable.
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You showed me jewelry and the hairpins
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to tempt Shi Nawei
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into making pearl hairpins.
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But it would be best
if he made this deal with Cui Shijiu.
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This way,
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once pearls become hairpins,
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they can't be tribute pearls,
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and she'll need to spend a fortune.
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You have planned everything.
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You're growing smarter by the day.
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We're just pawns on your board.
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You're not wrong.
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Duanwu,
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this is what you called
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hope?
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It hurts...
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- Let me blow, and the pain will go away.
- It hurts...
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I'll cover it for you.
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The pain will go away.
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Loud, speak louder.
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This is as loud as I get.
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Louder, like me.
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This is the loudest I can go!
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Sister, where did you go just now?
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I went to get you something tasty.
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Does it still hurt?
279
00:16:08,293 --> 00:16:09,223
No, it doesn't.
280
00:16:09,503 --> 00:16:11,203
If it hurts, tell me. Don't keep it in.
281
00:16:15,983 --> 00:16:17,053
Do you regret it?
282
00:16:17,533 --> 00:16:18,533
Regret what?
283
00:16:18,863 --> 00:16:20,693
Running away with me.
284
00:16:21,813 --> 00:16:22,693
No regrets.
285
00:16:23,293 --> 00:16:25,533
I know you care for me most.
286
00:16:25,533 --> 00:16:27,053
Wherever you are,
287
00:16:27,053 --> 00:16:28,533
it's not hardship.
288
00:16:28,533 --> 00:16:30,053
Where there's you,
289
00:16:30,143 --> 00:16:31,223
there's home.
290
00:16:33,223 --> 00:16:34,533
I'm sorry.
291
00:16:35,503 --> 00:16:36,933
But I promise you,
292
00:16:39,143 --> 00:16:41,773
I'll make a home for you
293
00:16:41,773 --> 00:16:43,023
and protect you well.
294
00:16:43,813 --> 00:16:45,873
Don't bother with Pang Song and Cao,
295
00:16:45,873 --> 00:16:47,863
those petty people.
296
00:16:48,343 --> 00:16:50,033
I believe that one day,
297
00:16:50,033 --> 00:16:52,293
I'll make sure those scoundrels
298
00:16:52,293 --> 00:16:53,983
won't dare to harm us anymore.
299
00:16:58,103 --> 00:16:59,533
Don't worry about it.
300
00:17:46,383 --> 00:17:46,903
Master,
301
00:17:47,543 --> 00:17:48,623
we couldn't find Wei Yan.
302
00:18:55,343 --> 00:18:57,973
Nice.
303
00:19:01,383 --> 00:19:02,543
Let's finalize the contract right away.
304
00:19:03,783 --> 00:19:04,493
Hold on!
305
00:19:07,543 --> 00:19:10,383
You wish to sell pearls as hairpins,
306
00:19:10,383 --> 00:19:11,993
but do you know Guangzhou's market?
307
00:19:11,993 --> 00:19:13,013
Where will they be sold?
308
00:19:13,253 --> 00:19:16,493
What are the preferences
and taboos in selling hairpins?
309
00:19:18,623 --> 00:19:19,623
Do you know, my honored guest?
310
00:19:21,143 --> 00:19:22,583
You don't know.
311
00:19:23,783 --> 00:19:26,063
You urged him to enter this business,
312
00:19:26,063 --> 00:19:26,903
so, do you know?
313
00:19:26,903 --> 00:19:27,863
I don't know.
314
00:19:29,143 --> 00:19:32,173
I only know
that Yan's Trading Convoy's jewelry
315
00:19:32,173 --> 00:19:33,413
is the finest there is.
316
00:19:34,783 --> 00:19:35,733
Not necessarily.
317
00:19:43,173 --> 00:19:45,733
These are Yan's hairpins from Yangzhou,
318
00:19:45,933 --> 00:19:47,823
once popular among royal families,
319
00:19:47,823 --> 00:19:49,173
highly fashionable at the time.
320
00:19:49,453 --> 00:19:50,733
The design catalog now rests
321
00:19:51,253 --> 00:19:52,973
with my family, the Cui.
322
00:19:54,453 --> 00:19:56,453
Much of the craftsmanship
is lost to time,
323
00:19:56,453 --> 00:19:58,453
and only my family can recreate it.
324
00:20:05,933 --> 00:20:09,173
Opening the market
with seven unique hairpin designs
325
00:20:09,693 --> 00:20:10,623
wouldn't be better?
326
00:20:14,583 --> 00:20:17,413
This lacework is quite intricate.
327
00:20:17,493 --> 00:20:19,783
Yan's Trading Convoy sincerely wishes
to work with Mr. Shi.
328
00:20:20,303 --> 00:20:22,623
Besides designs and craftsmen,
329
00:20:22,863 --> 00:20:25,413
we're also willing
to invest thirty percent
330
00:20:25,413 --> 00:20:26,383
as a gesture of goodwill.
331
00:20:26,823 --> 00:20:27,733
Thirty percent?
332
00:20:28,973 --> 00:20:30,413
We will offer forty percent.
333
00:20:36,013 --> 00:20:38,493
Are you willing to risk everything
to fight Yan Zijing?
334
00:20:40,623 --> 00:20:41,783
I must acquire
335
00:20:42,733 --> 00:20:44,583
this batch of pearls.
336
00:20:46,623 --> 00:20:47,343
Mr. Shi,
337
00:20:48,213 --> 00:20:49,343
additionally,
338
00:20:49,343 --> 00:20:50,973
I'll add another five hundred
in deposit,
339
00:20:51,343 --> 00:20:53,693
and we'll split the profits fifty-fifty.
340
00:20:54,453 --> 00:20:56,543
But I want all your future pearls.
341
00:20:58,493 --> 00:20:59,693
Fifty-fifty?
342
00:21:00,653 --> 00:21:01,303
Yes.
343
00:21:03,623 --> 00:21:05,653
Deal.
344
00:21:06,343 --> 00:21:08,733
Then, young miss,
345
00:21:09,103 --> 00:21:11,653
we'll do business another time.
346
00:21:18,303 --> 00:21:19,173
Let me remind you,
347
00:21:20,623 --> 00:21:22,013
if it sells for less than ten million,
348
00:21:22,303 --> 00:21:23,543
it'll be a losing deal.
349
00:21:28,623 --> 00:21:29,703
I heard someone's dead!
350
00:21:30,463 --> 00:21:31,563
Someone's dead!
351
00:21:31,563 --> 00:21:32,453
Hurry!
352
00:21:33,843 --> 00:21:34,583
Someone's dead!
353
00:21:34,583 --> 00:21:35,683
Let's go and look!
354
00:21:35,683 --> 00:21:36,453
Someone's dead!
355
00:21:36,453 --> 00:21:37,753
Someone's been killed!
356
00:21:38,383 --> 00:21:39,473
Who was it?
357
00:21:39,473 --> 00:21:40,403
She's been killed!
358
00:21:40,403 --> 00:21:41,623
She's dressed nicely.
359
00:21:41,733 --> 00:21:43,163
I heard she's from the ship.
360
00:21:44,193 --> 00:21:44,803
I don't know her.
361
00:21:48,583 --> 00:21:49,933
How did someone end up dead like this?
362
00:21:50,413 --> 00:21:51,103
I have no idea.
363
00:21:51,253 --> 00:21:52,063
It's so frightening.
364
00:21:57,063 --> 00:21:57,933
Accountant Wei!
365
00:21:58,413 --> 00:22:00,383
Someone reported
to the governor's office.
366
00:22:00,543 --> 00:22:03,173
They claim to have seen
a murder by the river.
367
00:22:04,543 --> 00:22:07,173
I led the men in searching
for a body along the river,
368
00:22:07,863 --> 00:22:09,063
and sure enough,
369
00:22:09,453 --> 00:22:11,013
we found it.
370
00:22:11,653 --> 00:22:14,623
There's a reward for any informants.
371
00:22:14,623 --> 00:22:15,493
There's a reward!
372
00:22:15,493 --> 00:22:16,323
Do you know her?
373
00:22:16,323 --> 00:22:16,843
I don't know.
374
00:22:16,903 --> 00:22:17,983
I don't know her either.
375
00:22:31,493 --> 00:22:32,013
Law officer,
376
00:22:32,383 --> 00:22:33,393
it's him!
377
00:22:33,583 --> 00:22:36,213
He killed by the riverside last night!
378
00:22:36,573 --> 00:22:37,533
He killed her?
379
00:22:37,533 --> 00:22:38,223
That man?
380
00:22:39,063 --> 00:22:40,183
That tall one?
381
00:22:43,263 --> 00:22:44,983
Yesterday, someone saw
with their own eyes
382
00:22:45,293 --> 00:22:48,503
that Yan Zijing threw
his accountant Wei Yan overboard.
383
00:22:48,853 --> 00:22:50,613
Today, a fisherman confirmed
384
00:22:50,853 --> 00:22:52,983
that Yan Zijing killed Wei Yan
by the river.
385
00:22:53,333 --> 00:22:56,183
Guards, search his ship top to bottom.
386
00:22:56,463 --> 00:22:58,263
Don't overlook any clues!
387
00:22:58,263 --> 00:22:59,183
Yes, sir!
388
00:23:01,583 --> 00:23:02,293
Make way!
389
00:23:02,533 --> 00:23:03,623
- Make way!
- Move aside!
390
00:23:04,983 --> 00:23:05,613
Step back!
391
00:23:06,613 --> 00:23:07,263
Step aside!
392
00:23:14,693 --> 00:23:16,823
Special Envoy Xu, what brings you here?
393
00:23:20,413 --> 00:23:23,303
Master Yan is a distinguished merchant
from Kang.
394
00:23:23,903 --> 00:23:25,383
With such an incident,
395
00:23:25,383 --> 00:23:27,143
how could I not come to see for myself?
396
00:23:27,343 --> 00:23:28,693
It doesn't matter who he is,
397
00:23:28,693 --> 00:23:30,013
whether noble or common,
398
00:23:30,013 --> 00:23:31,653
we follow the rules.
399
00:23:31,653 --> 00:23:33,103
Special Envoy Xu, rest assured.
400
00:23:33,103 --> 00:23:34,653
Naturally, we should
enforce the law fairly.
401
00:23:34,933 --> 00:23:35,623
Then,
402
00:23:35,623 --> 00:23:36,933
I won't interfere further.
403
00:23:36,933 --> 00:23:38,063
Go ahead and handle the case.
404
00:23:41,453 --> 00:23:43,863
Law officer,
there's blood on this knife.
405
00:23:50,933 --> 00:23:52,693
With both witnesses and evidence,
406
00:23:53,013 --> 00:23:54,653
what else do you have to say?
407
00:23:54,973 --> 00:23:55,383
Take him away!
408
00:23:55,383 --> 00:23:55,823
Yes, sir.
409
00:23:56,413 --> 00:23:57,103
Hold on.
410
00:23:59,303 --> 00:24:03,143
Master Yan has extensive dealings
with Guangzhou's jewelry industry.
411
00:24:03,143 --> 00:24:04,693
If he's taken away,
412
00:24:04,693 --> 00:24:06,453
perhaps the government
413
00:24:06,973 --> 00:24:11,863
should keep the cargo on this ship
in custody.
414
00:24:11,863 --> 00:24:13,783
Once the case is resolved,
415
00:24:13,783 --> 00:24:16,693
you can decide what to do with it.
416
00:24:16,693 --> 00:24:18,823
What do you think, Law Officer Zhou?
417
00:24:19,973 --> 00:24:21,173
The murder case isn't closed yet,
418
00:24:21,173 --> 00:24:22,653
so why are you seizing
our convoy's goods?
419
00:24:22,653 --> 00:24:23,783
How dare you!
420
00:24:24,253 --> 00:24:25,383
The government is handling this case.
421
00:24:25,383 --> 00:24:27,103
It's not your place to meddle!
422
00:24:28,013 --> 00:24:29,303
Law Officer arrives,
423
00:24:29,973 --> 00:24:31,383
then right after, Special Envoy Xu,
424
00:24:32,063 --> 00:24:33,173
rather convenient timing.
425
00:24:33,173 --> 00:24:35,583
Surely you're not here
just for the jewels on the ship?
426
00:24:45,733 --> 00:24:47,583
Miss, that's not quite right.
427
00:24:47,623 --> 00:24:51,413
While Yan's Trading Convoy
is indeed distinguished,
428
00:24:51,693 --> 00:24:53,973
knowing the law doesn't mean
he can break it
429
00:24:53,973 --> 00:24:55,693
or put himself above the rules.
430
00:24:55,693 --> 00:24:59,973
Besides,
with both witnesses and evidence,
431
00:25:00,343 --> 00:25:02,493
the case is ironclad.
432
00:25:02,493 --> 00:25:03,733
Ironclad, you say?
433
00:25:13,453 --> 00:25:14,303
Senior Brother, you're here.
434
00:25:14,583 --> 00:25:15,383
Junior Brother.
435
00:25:16,623 --> 00:25:19,623
Securing assets requires
an inventory check first.
436
00:25:19,973 --> 00:25:21,213
We can't handle it carelessly.
437
00:25:21,693 --> 00:25:23,343
Moreover, the case hasn't
even been formally tried.
438
00:25:24,013 --> 00:25:25,303
Even if it were closed,
439
00:25:26,653 --> 00:25:28,383
the goods would need
to go through official auction
440
00:25:29,213 --> 00:25:30,543
and be distributed as per contract,
441
00:25:30,693 --> 00:25:32,903
including compensation
for the victim's family.
442
00:25:34,103 --> 00:25:35,933
You're right, Junior Brother.
443
00:25:36,213 --> 00:25:37,103
But what if
444
00:25:38,213 --> 00:25:41,453
someone on board tries
to smuggle goods and escapes?
445
00:25:41,623 --> 00:25:44,413
What should we do then?
446
00:25:45,253 --> 00:25:46,303
I can assure you,
447
00:25:46,303 --> 00:25:48,173
not a single person from our convoy
will flee!
448
00:25:48,173 --> 00:25:48,783
Right,
449
00:25:49,453 --> 00:25:50,823
no one from the convoy will run.
450
00:25:59,543 --> 00:26:01,063
If you're still concerned,
451
00:26:02,623 --> 00:26:03,933
we can seal everything first
452
00:26:04,383 --> 00:26:05,493
as a preventive measure.
453
00:26:07,063 --> 00:26:08,693
And to show
the government's impartiality,
454
00:26:10,413 --> 00:26:12,413
I'll personally seal the goods.
455
00:26:13,823 --> 00:26:14,383
Master Yan,
456
00:26:15,583 --> 00:26:16,623
what do you think?
457
00:26:16,903 --> 00:26:19,583
With Mr. Zhang's guarantee, I'm at ease.
458
00:26:23,583 --> 00:26:26,733
Very well, then.
459
00:26:27,543 --> 00:26:29,173
With Junior Brother's assurance,
460
00:26:29,453 --> 00:26:31,063
I am at ease too.
461
00:26:31,063 --> 00:26:33,173
I have other matters to attend to.
462
00:26:33,693 --> 00:26:34,863
Farewell.
463
00:26:35,493 --> 00:26:36,383
Safe travels, Senior Brother.
464
00:26:37,693 --> 00:26:38,303
Let's go.
465
00:26:42,063 --> 00:26:43,693
Then I'll leave it to you, Mr Zhang.
466
00:26:44,013 --> 00:26:45,783
I'll take the suspect back.
467
00:26:46,143 --> 00:26:46,693
Thank you.
468
00:26:49,493 --> 00:26:51,413
You, take four men
469
00:26:51,693 --> 00:26:53,733
and assist Mr. Zhang with the seals.
470
00:26:53,733 --> 00:26:54,453
Yes, sir!
471
00:26:56,063 --> 00:26:56,623
Let's go!
472
00:26:58,723 --> 00:26:59,393
My goodness...
473
00:27:00,763 --> 00:27:01,593
What should we do?
474
00:27:11,493 --> 00:27:12,103
Duanwu,
475
00:27:14,063 --> 00:27:15,733
he won't be captured so easily.
476
00:27:16,453 --> 00:27:17,303
I know.
477
00:27:18,583 --> 00:27:19,623
Thank you, Mr. Zhang.
478
00:27:34,653 --> 00:27:35,543
Steward Zhao,
479
00:27:36,253 --> 00:27:38,453
they mentioned official auctions earlier.
What does that mean?
480
00:27:39,343 --> 00:27:40,173
The "official auction"
481
00:27:40,173 --> 00:27:42,653
is when the government takes charge,
and brokers organize it.
482
00:27:42,783 --> 00:27:45,693
They'll auction off
the convoy's valuables.
483
00:27:46,303 --> 00:27:47,253
However,
484
00:27:47,693 --> 00:27:50,693
most of the buyers allowed to bid
are insiders.
485
00:27:51,103 --> 00:27:53,343
So, the final sale price
will be quite low.
486
00:28:11,103 --> 00:28:12,583
He said this is what you deserve.
487
00:28:12,903 --> 00:28:15,103
Take it and leave the convoy.
488
00:28:20,863 --> 00:28:22,063
Would he really be that kind?
489
00:28:22,413 --> 00:28:24,703
It was a direct order from him.
490
00:28:24,903 --> 00:28:25,713
When did he give it?
491
00:28:27,143 --> 00:28:29,143
Before killing Wei Yan, or after?
492
00:28:31,733 --> 00:28:33,383
Could he have foreseen this outcome?
493
00:28:33,903 --> 00:28:36,063
He said it as they took him away.
494
00:28:37,013 --> 00:28:38,173
As they were taking him,
495
00:28:43,253 --> 00:28:44,973
he still thought of me?
496
00:28:45,143 --> 00:28:46,013
Duanwu,
497
00:28:47,173 --> 00:28:49,413
sometimes you're just too clever.
498
00:28:49,583 --> 00:28:51,413
Now, when you have a chance to leave,
you won't.
499
00:28:51,653 --> 00:28:52,383
Someday,
500
00:28:54,173 --> 00:28:56,103
when you regret it,
you won't be able to.
501
00:29:02,513 --> 00:29:02,963
Hurry up!
502
00:29:03,963 --> 00:29:04,483
[Guangzhou]
503
00:29:04,603 --> 00:29:06,723
[Governor's Office, Guangzhou]
504
00:29:07,253 --> 00:29:08,413
Law officer, everything is here.
505
00:29:10,063 --> 00:29:12,783
Yan Zijing has confessed
to killing Wei Yan.
506
00:29:13,253 --> 00:29:14,843
I am here under orders to seize
507
00:29:14,843 --> 00:29:16,453
all assets of Yan's Trading Convoy.
508
00:29:16,973 --> 00:29:17,783
Take everything away!
509
00:29:17,783 --> 00:29:18,583
Yes, sir!
510
00:29:50,973 --> 00:29:53,623
Steward Zhao,
did Master really commit murder?
511
00:29:53,623 --> 00:29:54,903
Now that he's convicted,
512
00:29:54,903 --> 00:29:56,583
and the convoy's goods are confiscated,
513
00:29:56,583 --> 00:29:58,013
what should we do?
514
00:29:58,013 --> 00:29:59,623
Is our convoy going to break up?
515
00:29:59,623 --> 00:30:01,173
Can we all leave now?
516
00:30:01,303 --> 00:30:03,733
How are we supposed to go?
There's nothing left to us!
517
00:30:03,733 --> 00:30:04,863
What about our contracts?
518
00:30:04,863 --> 00:30:06,013
Everyone, keep calm!
519
00:30:06,343 --> 00:30:07,453
Stay calm!
520
00:30:07,453 --> 00:30:09,343
Don't worry!
521
00:30:09,343 --> 00:30:11,413
I'll find a way to see Master
522
00:30:11,413 --> 00:30:13,383
and get everyone a satisfactory answer.
523
00:30:13,383 --> 00:30:14,143
Go back and rest.
524
00:30:14,783 --> 00:30:15,733
Just go back and rest.
525
00:30:16,413 --> 00:30:17,493
How did it come to this?
526
00:30:17,653 --> 00:30:18,863
Just go back for now.
527
00:30:19,343 --> 00:30:20,383
What else we can do?
528
00:30:21,013 --> 00:30:21,903
Steward Zhao,
529
00:30:22,383 --> 00:30:23,693
regarding the official auction...
530
00:30:24,543 --> 00:30:25,733
Does that mean
531
00:30:26,453 --> 00:30:28,173
we also have the right
to buy our things back?
532
00:30:28,413 --> 00:30:29,583
Technically, yes,
533
00:30:29,583 --> 00:30:31,213
but we don't have the money for it.
534
00:30:31,213 --> 00:30:32,653
We have money! The Master...
535
00:30:35,653 --> 00:30:36,543
Quickly, speak.
536
00:30:36,543 --> 00:30:37,103
Wait.
537
00:30:37,103 --> 00:30:39,283
[Governor's Office, Guangzhou]
538
00:30:41,973 --> 00:30:44,733
Shi Nawei's pearl shipment
is expected tomorrow.
539
00:30:45,103 --> 00:30:46,343
We can finally breathe easy
540
00:30:47,103 --> 00:30:48,493
about the tribute pearls.
541
00:30:48,903 --> 00:30:51,653
That's your family's business,
the Cuis'.
542
00:30:53,383 --> 00:30:53,973
Yes, sir.
543
00:30:58,493 --> 00:31:01,343
I heard Yan Zijing's ship cargo
544
00:31:01,343 --> 00:31:03,383
will go up for an official auction soon.
545
00:31:03,823 --> 00:31:07,063
He had a large quantity of pearls,
546
00:31:07,063 --> 00:31:08,343
all of fine quality.
547
00:31:09,623 --> 00:31:11,213
If we could secure them,
548
00:31:11,413 --> 00:31:13,623
not only would the tribute pearl issue
be solved,
549
00:31:13,623 --> 00:31:15,783
but we could also quickly complete
550
00:31:15,783 --> 00:31:17,253
the Pearl Lotus Terrace for Prince Tan.
551
00:31:17,343 --> 00:31:19,693
Plus, we'd profit considerably.
552
00:31:19,693 --> 00:31:22,063
Though Yan Zijing has confessed,
553
00:31:22,213 --> 00:31:25,783
those goods are under government seal,
554
00:31:26,453 --> 00:31:28,733
outside my jurisdiction.
555
00:31:28,733 --> 00:31:30,693
But, after all,
it's jewelry at the auction,
556
00:31:31,213 --> 00:31:33,213
and Officer Zhou doesn't know
how to handle it.
557
00:31:34,493 --> 00:31:36,403
How many pearls
558
00:31:36,403 --> 00:31:38,343
to put up for auction...
559
00:31:39,413 --> 00:31:41,103
isn't it all up to you,
Special Envoy Xu?
560
00:31:41,693 --> 00:31:43,153
Ordinarily,
561
00:31:43,153 --> 00:31:44,973
it wouldn't be a problem.
562
00:31:44,973 --> 00:31:48,013
But recently, Zhang Jinran has
been watching me closely.
563
00:31:48,493 --> 00:31:51,303
I can't afford to be careless.
564
00:31:53,253 --> 00:31:55,933
But Zhang Jinran
is still just your junior,
565
00:31:56,143 --> 00:31:57,733
merely a scholar.
566
00:31:58,543 --> 00:32:00,543
Surely you have ways
567
00:32:00,653 --> 00:32:01,733
to keep him in check.
568
00:32:02,303 --> 00:32:04,823
Having him as a junior
isn't very important.
569
00:32:05,343 --> 00:32:06,623
But not having him
570
00:32:06,863 --> 00:32:11,933
as a junior right now is crucial.
571
00:32:14,103 --> 00:32:14,733
Yes, sir.
572
00:32:16,143 --> 00:32:18,063
Since this official auction
573
00:32:18,063 --> 00:32:20,583
involves tribute pearls
and the Pearl Lotus Terrace,
574
00:32:21,383 --> 00:32:22,583
your Cui family
575
00:32:23,103 --> 00:32:26,343
should be well-prepared financially
576
00:32:26,823 --> 00:32:29,253
to ensure everything goes smoothly.
577
00:32:29,973 --> 00:32:30,693
Naturally.
578
00:32:31,493 --> 00:32:32,413
Very good.
579
00:32:37,253 --> 00:32:39,343
That old fox Xu Nanying wants me
580
00:32:39,623 --> 00:32:41,343
to pay for the auction,
581
00:32:41,863 --> 00:32:43,863
all while raking in countless benefits!
582
00:32:45,343 --> 00:32:46,973
Master Shijiu, no need to worry.
583
00:32:47,733 --> 00:32:49,623
Once Shi Nawei's
second shipment of pearls arrives,
584
00:32:49,623 --> 00:32:51,543
the tribute pearl issue
will be resolved.
585
00:32:51,543 --> 00:32:54,013
Then, we won't have
to let that fox drain us dry.
586
00:33:00,863 --> 00:33:02,903
Let's go check on Shi Nawei's shipment.
587
00:33:03,903 --> 00:33:04,493
Yes, sir.
588
00:33:07,733 --> 00:33:10,013
The pearls might not arrive?
What do you mean?
589
00:33:10,863 --> 00:33:12,823
There was a storm at sea.
590
00:33:12,823 --> 00:33:14,103
When will they arrive?
591
00:33:14,103 --> 00:33:16,383
Even I couldn't say for sure
when they'll arrive.
592
00:33:16,973 --> 00:33:19,143
But we signed a contract.
593
00:33:19,143 --> 00:33:20,413
Are you trying to back out?
594
00:33:21,343 --> 00:33:23,543
You paid a high price upfront.
595
00:33:23,543 --> 00:33:25,693
I should compensate double.
596
00:33:26,863 --> 00:33:28,213
However,
597
00:33:28,213 --> 00:33:30,343
as clearly written in the contract,
598
00:33:30,343 --> 00:33:32,693
sea transport is unpredictable,
599
00:33:32,693 --> 00:33:35,733
and delivery depends on circumstances.
600
00:33:40,493 --> 00:33:41,733
Master Shijiu, don't be upset.
601
00:33:41,733 --> 00:33:43,343
Although this shipment hasn't arrived,
602
00:33:43,343 --> 00:33:45,733
the next one is coming soon.
603
00:33:45,733 --> 00:33:48,343
Master Shijiu, my goal
604
00:33:48,343 --> 00:33:50,623
is to work with you long-term.
605
00:33:52,343 --> 00:33:53,973
Then when will the next shipment arrive?
606
00:33:54,583 --> 00:33:56,383
It's already on its way,
607
00:33:56,693 --> 00:33:59,733
estimated to take over two months.
608
00:34:00,173 --> 00:34:01,343
Two months?
609
00:34:02,693 --> 00:34:04,413
The tribute deadline
is in less than ten days.
610
00:34:04,733 --> 00:34:05,933
What are we supposed to do?
611
00:34:08,493 --> 00:34:10,493
Don't worry, Master Shijiu.
612
00:34:10,743 --> 00:34:14,783
I knew you'd need this batch urgently,
613
00:34:15,223 --> 00:34:16,663
so I had the pearls
614
00:34:16,663 --> 00:34:19,343
pre-drilled and inlaid.
615
00:34:19,343 --> 00:34:20,743
Once they arrive,
616
00:34:20,743 --> 00:34:23,223
your craftsmen can start right away.
617
00:34:23,613 --> 00:34:24,663
Drilled?
618
00:34:25,823 --> 00:34:27,783
Who gave you the authority
to drill them?
619
00:34:28,263 --> 00:34:30,093
What use do I have
for pre-drilled pearls?
620
00:34:30,573 --> 00:34:33,263
Pearls made into jewelry need
to be drilled, don't they?
621
00:34:34,093 --> 00:34:37,093
Master Shijiu, I was helping you.
622
00:34:39,903 --> 00:34:43,183
Unless... you had other plans for them?
623
00:34:49,743 --> 00:34:52,013
What I intend to do
is none of your concern.
624
00:34:52,973 --> 00:34:55,383
I have no use for these drilled pearls.
625
00:34:57,703 --> 00:34:58,263
Hey...
626
00:35:12,013 --> 00:35:14,783
Master Shijiu, this is the head
of the Yue family from Shaozhou.
627
00:35:14,783 --> 00:35:16,183
He has been waiting here for a while.
628
00:35:16,343 --> 00:35:17,573
Shaozhou's Yue family?
629
00:35:18,933 --> 00:35:19,933
The Yue family from Shaozhou,
630
00:35:19,933 --> 00:35:22,613
renowned for jade carving,
has a history with our family.
631
00:35:22,613 --> 00:35:24,783
Greetings, Master Shijiu.
632
00:35:25,453 --> 00:35:29,053
I am Yue Xun, head of the Yue family.
633
00:35:29,223 --> 00:35:31,093
My father never mentioned you.
634
00:35:31,263 --> 00:35:32,223
State your business.
635
00:35:34,613 --> 00:35:36,573
Traditionally,
around this time each year,
636
00:35:36,863 --> 00:35:39,613
the Cui's Pearl Farm would send
ten taels of pearls
637
00:35:39,613 --> 00:35:41,823
to the Yue family.
638
00:35:42,093 --> 00:35:44,703
But this year, they never arrived,
639
00:35:44,703 --> 00:35:47,133
so I personally went to Hepu...
640
00:35:47,133 --> 00:35:50,493
Are you implying
Cui Ding colluded with you
641
00:35:50,823 --> 00:35:52,573
to steal our family's pearls?
642
00:35:56,183 --> 00:35:58,013
Master Shijiu, I knew nothing of this.
643
00:35:58,013 --> 00:35:59,973
This was a promise made
644
00:36:00,263 --> 00:36:02,383
by the head of the Cui family years ago.
645
00:36:02,383 --> 00:36:03,973
What's this nonsense?
646
00:36:04,783 --> 00:36:07,573
On what grounds did my father
promise you ten taels annually?
647
00:36:11,263 --> 00:36:16,613
Lady Cui, are you aware
that the Cui family has a lotus terrace,
648
00:36:16,823 --> 00:36:19,533
- and there was an apsaras statue...
- Mr. Yue,
649
00:36:19,533 --> 00:36:20,903
I won't give up a single pearl
650
00:36:20,903 --> 00:36:22,743
without a signed certificate
from my family
651
00:36:22,743 --> 00:36:25,343
or my father's confirmation.
652
00:36:25,343 --> 00:36:27,413
If everyone came asking
653
00:36:27,413 --> 00:36:28,903
for ten taels of pearls,
654
00:36:28,903 --> 00:36:30,573
our family would be drained dry by now.
655
00:36:30,823 --> 00:36:33,013
I have no time for idle chatter.
656
00:36:33,223 --> 00:36:34,413
See him out.
657
00:36:34,573 --> 00:36:37,453
You... you little girl!
658
00:36:37,453 --> 00:36:39,613
You truly don't understand
who you're dealing with!
659
00:36:40,383 --> 00:36:42,703
I'll go speak to Cui Jingchu myself!
660
00:36:48,013 --> 00:36:49,093
What's wrong with Master Shijiu?
661
00:36:49,093 --> 00:36:50,903
Shi Nawei's second shipment
can't arrive.
662
00:36:53,093 --> 00:36:53,973
Master Shijiu,
663
00:36:53,973 --> 00:36:55,573
if worse comes to worst,
we still have the official auction.
664
00:36:55,573 --> 00:36:57,063
Though that old fox Xu Nanying
is greedy,
665
00:36:57,063 --> 00:36:59,303
the most pressing issue now
666
00:36:59,303 --> 00:37:00,933
is resolving the tribute pearl problem.
667
00:37:01,303 --> 00:37:02,183
We still have the official auction...
668
00:37:03,303 --> 00:37:04,863
Yan Zijing still has pearls.
669
00:37:05,613 --> 00:37:06,863
But, Master Shijiu,
670
00:37:06,863 --> 00:37:08,643
we've already invested heavily
671
00:37:08,643 --> 00:37:10,493
in jewelry with Shi Nawei.
672
00:37:10,493 --> 00:37:12,383
There's barely any money
left in our accounts.
673
00:37:12,383 --> 00:37:13,743
With so many shops in Guangzhou,
674
00:37:14,183 --> 00:37:15,663
surely we can gather enough funds.
675
00:37:15,973 --> 00:37:17,663
We've raised all we can.
676
00:37:17,663 --> 00:37:18,413
Raising more
677
00:37:18,413 --> 00:37:20,973
could ruin
all of Guangzhou's businesses.
678
00:37:24,973 --> 00:37:26,703
Master Shijiu, please,
679
00:37:26,703 --> 00:37:27,873
inform the head of the family!
680
00:37:27,873 --> 00:37:28,933
- Master Shijiu, I beg you!
- Yes, please!
681
00:37:28,933 --> 00:37:30,743
Only the family head
can resolve this now.
682
00:37:30,743 --> 00:37:32,143
- Just speak with him...
- Master Shijiu...
683
00:37:32,303 --> 00:37:33,573
No!
684
00:37:36,223 --> 00:37:37,783
What am I supposed to tell my father?
685
00:37:38,303 --> 00:37:40,223
What should I report to him?
686
00:37:41,823 --> 00:37:43,413
He is old,
687
00:37:43,413 --> 00:37:44,663
and his health is poor.
688
00:37:45,703 --> 00:37:46,803
The tribute pearls burned,
689
00:37:46,803 --> 00:37:47,903
and the pearl farm was destroyed.
690
00:37:48,343 --> 00:37:49,703
Such disaster has befallen
the Cui family,
691
00:37:49,703 --> 00:37:51,573
and none of my brothers helped.
692
00:37:52,183 --> 00:37:54,493
They're just waiting for him to pass,
693
00:37:54,933 --> 00:37:56,453
eager to divide the inheritance.
694
00:37:57,343 --> 00:37:58,973
What am I supposed to tell him?
695
00:38:00,013 --> 00:38:03,453
That even though I tried my hardest,
696
00:38:03,453 --> 00:38:05,823
I've lost everything,
697
00:38:05,943 --> 00:38:07,423
with no way out?
698
00:38:08,383 --> 00:38:10,613
What am I supposed to tell him?
699
00:38:11,213 --> 00:38:13,213
If the tribute pearls are compromised,
700
00:38:13,213 --> 00:38:14,983
the entire Cui family will be executed!
701
00:38:14,983 --> 00:38:16,783
Yes, Master Shijiu...
702
00:38:16,783 --> 00:38:17,783
- Master Shijiu...
- Master Shijiu...
703
00:38:17,783 --> 00:38:19,343
Please think it through, Master Shijiu.
704
00:38:19,343 --> 00:38:20,783
Otherwise, we'll all be doomed!
705
00:38:20,783 --> 00:38:22,823
- Please, inform the family head!
- Master Shijiu!
706
00:38:23,133 --> 00:38:25,023
- Master Shijiu...
- Master Shijiu...
707
00:38:26,173 --> 00:38:27,733
- Master Shijiu...
- Master Shijiu...
708
00:38:28,503 --> 00:38:29,463
Master Shijiu,
709
00:38:29,463 --> 00:38:30,423
I beg you...
710
00:38:41,863 --> 00:38:43,093
Be gentle!
711
00:38:44,303 --> 00:38:45,533
Quick!
712
00:38:55,783 --> 00:38:56,533
Be careful!
713
00:38:57,303 --> 00:38:58,903
Careful!
714
00:39:29,823 --> 00:39:30,423
Assistant Pang!
715
00:39:31,093 --> 00:39:32,343
Look, we found it!
716
00:39:36,503 --> 00:39:38,133
Turns out they were hiding jewels!
717
00:39:38,573 --> 00:39:39,943
It's a pity there's so few,
718
00:39:40,173 --> 00:39:41,093
but it's still not bad.
719
00:39:41,093 --> 00:39:43,503
The authorities have taken
everything they needed.
720
00:39:43,503 --> 00:39:45,503
So having these left is pure luck.
721
00:39:45,733 --> 00:39:48,253
It's enough for us to enjoy ourselves!
722
00:40:09,383 --> 00:40:11,423
Supervisor Kang, spare us!
723
00:40:12,053 --> 00:40:13,253
The Master isn't here.
724
00:40:14,253 --> 00:40:16,173
That doesn't give you the right
to steal from the convoy.
725
00:40:16,463 --> 00:40:18,783
Supervisor Kang, have mercy!
726
00:40:18,783 --> 00:40:19,823
Assistant Pang,
727
00:40:19,823 --> 00:40:21,213
what's the punishment for stealing
728
00:40:22,503 --> 00:40:23,573
from the convoy?
729
00:40:24,343 --> 00:40:25,213
Now I get it.
730
00:40:25,423 --> 00:40:27,573
You set us up!
731
00:40:27,983 --> 00:40:28,983
What of it?
732
00:40:28,983 --> 00:40:31,823
You said there were treasures
in the Master's room...
733
00:40:32,133 --> 00:40:32,903
Yes, I did.
734
00:40:34,693 --> 00:40:35,613
But,
735
00:40:37,863 --> 00:40:39,613
did I force you to steal,
Assistant Pang?
736
00:40:40,053 --> 00:40:42,213
We only intended
to check the Master's room
737
00:40:42,213 --> 00:40:44,943
to see if anything valuable was left.
738
00:40:44,943 --> 00:40:45,443
Right.
739
00:40:45,443 --> 00:40:45,903
Right.
740
00:40:47,383 --> 00:40:48,093
Shrimp.
741
00:40:49,863 --> 00:40:52,213
Everyone, look
at Pang Song and Cao's actions!
742
00:40:52,213 --> 00:40:54,463
They took valuables before the seizure.
743
00:40:55,053 --> 00:40:56,573
They wrapped them in oil paper,
744
00:40:56,573 --> 00:40:58,343
tied them to stones,
and threw them into the sea.
745
00:40:58,503 --> 00:41:01,733
They planned to retrieve them later.
746
00:41:01,733 --> 00:41:02,783
Look, everyone!
747
00:41:03,303 --> 00:41:04,343
Nonsense!
748
00:41:04,343 --> 00:41:05,503
Steward Zhao, you see!
749
00:41:05,503 --> 00:41:06,733
Cao did it all!
750
00:41:06,733 --> 00:41:08,303
I had no part in it!
751
00:41:08,303 --> 00:41:09,503
You're lying!
752
00:41:09,503 --> 00:41:10,943
I've never seen this before!
753
00:41:10,943 --> 00:41:13,823
And I only took a small cut
of the profits,
754
00:41:13,823 --> 00:41:15,463
and the rest went to him!
755
00:41:15,463 --> 00:41:16,303
You're lying!
756
00:41:16,303 --> 00:41:17,693
You're slandering me!
757
00:41:18,423 --> 00:41:19,383
You're the one slandering!
758
00:41:20,943 --> 00:41:22,253
Duanwu, listen,
759
00:41:22,253 --> 00:41:23,693
we have no grudge between us!
760
00:41:24,423 --> 00:41:26,903
Shrimp's suffering
was all Cao Da's doing!
761
00:41:27,173 --> 00:41:29,503
I knew nothing of it!
762
00:41:29,503 --> 00:41:30,983
You're just jealous
763
00:41:30,983 --> 00:41:33,653
that Duanwu gets to do big business
with Accountant Wei,
764
00:41:33,653 --> 00:41:35,533
so you had me scheme against Shrimp!
765
00:41:35,533 --> 00:41:36,213
You...!
766
00:41:39,463 --> 00:41:41,023
- Well deserved!
- Well deserved!
767
00:41:42,613 --> 00:41:44,213
You two colluded
768
00:41:44,863 --> 00:41:46,343
in Master's absence,
769
00:41:46,863 --> 00:41:48,133
stealing from the convoy.
770
00:41:49,113 --> 00:41:49,703
Well said!
771
00:41:51,213 --> 00:41:52,943
As head of the convoy's attendants,
772
00:41:53,253 --> 00:41:54,093
you exploited them,
773
00:41:54,093 --> 00:41:55,533
stealing their hard-earned money!
774
00:41:56,303 --> 00:41:59,863
You also colluded with Wu Xiang
775
00:42:00,053 --> 00:42:02,093
to steal scraps to frame me.
776
00:42:04,263 --> 00:42:04,803
Well deserved!
777
00:42:04,803 --> 00:42:05,253
Hit him!
778
00:42:05,253 --> 00:42:06,133
And you,
779
00:42:07,133 --> 00:42:08,173
you hit my brother.
780
00:42:10,023 --> 00:42:11,423
he's just a child.
781
00:42:14,533 --> 00:42:15,253
Enough!
782
00:42:17,053 --> 00:42:20,903
- Mr. Zhang, save me!
- Save me!
783
00:42:21,783 --> 00:42:22,613
Duanwu,
784
00:42:23,693 --> 00:42:24,903
abusing your power like this,
785
00:42:24,903 --> 00:42:26,383
how are you different from Yan Zijing?
786
00:42:26,943 --> 00:42:28,343
They're despicable people.
787
00:42:28,343 --> 00:42:30,133
Why do you bother with them?
788
00:42:30,653 --> 00:42:32,783
How have you come to be like this now?
789
00:43:12,763 --> 00:43:18,883
♪Life flows like a boat,
navigating joys and woes♪
790
00:43:18,923 --> 00:43:24,283
♪Longing for distant shores♪
791
00:43:24,603 --> 00:43:28,163
♪Aware this moment
may tear my heart apart♪
792
00:43:28,163 --> 00:43:31,083
♪Better to roam alone♪
793
00:43:31,083 --> 00:43:35,723
♪Many depart, none return♪
794
00:43:37,323 --> 00:43:43,523
♪How can we resist gazing
at each other amid the blooms?♪
795
00:43:44,443 --> 00:43:49,123
♪Your face glows
like lanterns in the night♪
796
00:43:49,643 --> 00:43:52,723
♪Love fades on the stone bridge,
yet bonds remain♪
797
00:43:53,443 --> 00:43:56,043
♪How can we endure
the binds of longing?♪
798
00:43:56,483 --> 00:44:02,723
♪Like a grand dream, a lone cup of wine♪
799
00:44:05,403 --> 00:44:08,363
♪May this world hold♪
800
00:44:08,403 --> 00:44:11,523
♪Both sorrow and warmth♪
801
00:44:12,083 --> 00:44:17,443
♪To hide a broken heart away
with laughter and tears♪
802
00:44:18,403 --> 00:44:21,243
♪A debt across time awaits♪
803
00:44:21,643 --> 00:44:24,363
♪A simple tale unfolds♪
804
00:44:24,523 --> 00:44:29,763
♪Nothing compares
to soft rice and sweet tea♪
805
00:44:30,443 --> 00:44:33,123
♪May this fate intertwine♪
806
00:44:33,123 --> 00:44:36,683
♪Half in regret, half in longing♪
807
00:44:37,363 --> 00:44:42,523
♪Radiant memories tint your gaze♪
808
00:44:43,483 --> 00:44:45,963
♪The world's bitterness♪
809
00:44:46,403 --> 00:44:49,203
♪Still accompanies my dreams♪
810
00:44:49,723 --> 00:44:55,043
♪Drifting afar on the shore
of your life♪
811
00:44:55,283 --> 00:44:59,123
♪Quietly watching over you♪
812
00:44:59,123 --> 00:45:04,123
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