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The Rise of Ning

Episode 26

Yixiu just got scared,

and you're pushing her like this.

I'm doing all this for her own good.

If we don't wrap this up soon,

Xiu's life will be ruined.

There are other ways

to handle this.

Let's think it through properly.

No rush to talk about marriage

proposal with the princess.

I'm afraid

there's no other way around it.

Marriage is the best solution.

Chengwen.

You've been away for years,

and I've been handling everything at home.

On this matter,

it's best to listen to me.

You!

Yining.

Greetings to Uncle and Aunt.

Grandma's been constantly thinking about Yixiu,

so she sent me

to check up on her.

Yining, you're just in time.

Stay and chat with her.

Yixiu,

How are you feeling?

Lan, let the kids talk.

Let's step out.

Since Mother already knows about this,

we should hear

her thoughts on it, don't you think?

Let's go.

Yining, what should I do?

I don't want to marry Han Zhao.

Please don't be sad for now.

I'll help you figure something out together.

But what can

we do at this point?

Lianhong,

send all the servants outside away.

Yes, Miss Yining.

The Old Lady wants to

taste the snacks.

You two, come with me.

Okay.

Is she there?

Are you alright?

Mom wants me to marry Han Zhao.

I don't want to marry him.

Well, then don't marry him.

I'll take you away.

You... you'll take me away?

I'm not some high-status

noble young master,

but I'll work hard to earn money

and take you to the Tavern every day.

Who eats

at Six Harmonies Tavern every day?

I'll be get so fat!

Found out you fell in,

got some medicine for you.

[Cold Relief]

Let's go.

Uncle Lin,

are you really planning to

take Yixiu away like this?

Have you ever thought about the consequences?

After this,

the Lin and Luo families

will consider each other enemies.

How will Mother

get along with Luo family then?

I've already sent Qingqu to investigate.

That boat

was indeed tampered with.

Who's trying to harm me?

So,

is my mother willing to

let me fall into the water just to

marry me into the princess's family?

This matter

isn't conclusive yet.

Yixiu,

the priority now is

to get your health back.

Take your medicine.

I'll help you figure out

what to do about Mr. Han.

Yining is right.

Drink your medicine first.

Once you're better,

then plan.

Are you really taking me away?

A man of his word

keeps his promises.

But the incident with Mr. Han

has already happened.

What should we do?

I'll go find Han Zhao.

If he doesn't reject this marriage proposal,

I'll fight him!

Does a princess

fear your desperation?

The bigger

the fuss you make,

the less room you'll have to maneuver.

Yining.

You're the smartest.

Do you have any ideas?

How's the progress

on Yixiu's matter?

Mother,

I'd like to

visit the princess first

to discuss the marriage proposal.

This is indeed a good match.

If we can marry into the princess's family,

it would be considered as our Luo family's good fortune.

Mother is right.

But

perhaps

this is Yixiu's good fortune as well.

If Yixiu

truly doesn't want it,

I think we shouldn't force her.

I'm already at this age.

I've come to

understand many things.

A noble family brings prestige,

but many things

cannot be forced.

Couldn't we just

let the child find someone

stable and agreeable to her,

to live a happy life?

I understand what Mother means.

But,

to preserve Yixiu's reputation,

I still wish to

visit the princess first to discuss the marriage.

Mother has already said so,

why are you still so stubborn?

Mother,

I'll take my leave now.

This is all my fault.

I just thought

the two kids going out to play

and have some fun.

Who would have thought such a huge thing happened.

Mr. Han acted impulsively

out of concern for saving lives,

which is understandable.

Madam Chen, please don't speak up for him.

We all know how important

a girl's reputation is.

Princess is right.

Fortunately,

both kids are fine.

But

this news has already spread,

and everyone knows that

it was Mr. Han

who saved Yixiu.

Saving a life

and having physical contact...

Madam Chen, have you misunderstood something?

The person who saved Miss Yixiu

that day wasn't me.

What?

Mr. Han,

what do you mean?

The person who saved Miss Yixiu

that day wasn't me.

It was Mr. Lin.

Even I was saved by Mr. Lin.

I also wanted to help Mr. Lin

and Miss Yixiu get together.

But things have come to this,

there's nothing I can change.

You're the son of the Princess.

If you say you didn't save anyone,

no one can dispute it.

And it's harmless to help others

by telling a little white lie.

This...

Mr. Han,

I'll remember

your great kindness forever.

If you need anything in the future,

no matter what it is,

I'll do anything for you.

Mr. Han.

I secretly slipped out this time

to ask for your help.

Please help me make this happen.

You two don't have to be so insistent.

Alright, I say it's not me, so it's not.

How could that be possible?

On that day,

Yixiu was with you,

and Lin Mao wasn't even there.

Moreover,

everyone saw it.

It was Mr. Han

who pulled Yixiu ashore.

Maybe they all missed it.

It was indeed Mr. Lin

who saved Yixiu that day.

Yes, that's right.

It was indeed Mr. Lin

who saved my Young Master

and Miss Yixiu.

Yeah, Mom,

it was really Lin Mao saved me.

Since Yixiu says so too,

it seems like it was just a misunderstanding.

I apologize for

believing rumors.

I've troubled you.

Please forgive me, princess.

It's alright. As long as it's clear now.

Then

I won't keep you for tea today.

Princess, you're too polite.

I'll take my leave now.

Come here.

Your thoughts now are beyond

even my understanding.

Mother,

since she has no interest,

we shouldn't force her.

Besides, I'm also happy to

help fulfill someone's good fortune.

My child has a soft heart.

One day,

I'll only feel at ease

when I find someone

who truly treasures you.

I will.

[Luo Mansion]

Lan, what brings you

to Lotus Courtyard today?

Such a rare guest indeed!

What mischief have you two siblings been up to,

even dragging Mr. Han

into your lie?

You think this

will convince me to

marry Yixiu into your Lin family?

Dream on!

Lan,

let's talk calmly.

If Mr. Han is lying,

you should confront Princess about it,

not come here to me.

Are you in the wrong place?

Mother, let's go back.

You're such a disappointment.

Yixiu,

are you okay?

A lowly merchant family,

trying to climb the social ladder

by marrying off their daughter

to the Luo family as a secondary wife.

Now you've set your

sights on my daughter.

You're

really delusional.

This has nothing to do

with my sister.

Why are you saying that?

If you must scold, scold me.

You're all birds of a feather.

Lan,

when I married into the Luo family,

it was the Old Laddy herself who personally came to my family

with three mediators and six proposals to marry me into the family.

Madam Chen always pretended to be

a noblewoman.

How could you stoop to

such an undignified display,

like a shrewd woman scolding in the streets?

That's only because your Second branch

has been too treacherous.

Lin Hairu,

I warned you to

stay away from my daughter.

Now look,

you two siblings are ganging up to

ruin my daughter's good marriage prospects.

Aunt,

why don't you ask this boatman about

why Yixiu fell into the water?

Madam,

the boat your rented

was the one I repaired.

The keel on one side was damaged

and hadn't been fully fixed yet.

Improper use

could cause it to capsize.

But the person who rented it said

it was fine, that it could be used.

Miss' falling into the water

has nothing to do with me!

Look at this,

it's clearly your own fault.

Trying to cling to royalty,

you even disregarded the life of

your daughter.

You're lying!

Lying!

Where did you buy off

such a scoundrel

to falsely accuse me out of thin air?

What are you talking about?

I've worked at the boatyard for over a decade.

Everyone around knows me.

Moreover, the boat's problem

isn't just known by me.

Even if someone from the princess comes,

I'll say the same thing.

Alright, thank you.

You may leave now.

Aunt,

you're a bit

too eager to

marry Yixiu off to the princess.

And the person you hired to

rent the boat was too careless.

The princess has grown up in the palace.

What kind of tricks

hasn't she seen?

If one day the princess

finds out about you,

none of us in the Luo family

will have a good life.

The person who rented the boat

did act improperly.

I will punish them severely.

But I also warn you again,

stop pestering my daughter.

Or don't blame me for being rude.

Lin Mao,

you can only marry my daughter

over my dead body.

Go!

You disappointment!

You might as well drown yourself.

You're just alive to frustrate me.

Mother!

Mother, please calm down.

Yixiu has just recovered a bit.

Mother, don't anger yourself

and harm your health.

You even ganged up on me to lie to me.

You're ruining your own future,

do you understand?

Mother is afraid that

I'll ruin your own future

and Shanyuan's future, right?

You!

You keep hanging out with Luo Yining,

and now

you've even learned to talk back.

Stop it

and apologize to Mother.

I didn't do anything wrong. I won't.

You!

This...

Mother, please sit.

Are you alright?

This is infuriating!

Miss Yining, we really can't fit any more in.

How about

we use a bigger box?

This is already the biggest one.

Miss Yining.

Something's happened.

What's wrong?

Just now, someone from farmland sent a message,

saying that Concubine Qiao

has fallen seriously ill.

Maybe she found out

that Luo Xuanyuan didn't pass the exam.

And it's driven her to distraction.

Luo Xuanyuan is her

only hope.

Grandma is heading to the mountains for Buddha prayer soon.

After she and Shenyuan leave,

I'll go to the farmland to take a look.

[Luo Mansion]

Take good care of yourself while you're away.

If you need anything, just tell Shaoan to send a message.

It's convenient to

send things to you in the capital.

Got it, Mother.

You take care too.

I'll

study hard.

Qingqu.

What's this again?

These are all the snacks

you love.

I have meals at Mr. Sun's study,

so I won't go hungry.

Yes, Miss Yining.

Young Master has gained weight.

Maybe he should eat less.

But these are homemade,

it's different.

I made

these loquat cakes early this morning.

Share them with

your classmates too,

to strengthen the friendships.

No way,

I'll eat them myself.

Take care of yourself

while I'm away.

Be careful of Chen Lan.

Don't worry.

Mother,

I've heard that Concubine Qiao is seriously ill.

I've heard about it.

It's just that evil deeds will be punished.

I'm planning to visit the farmland again.

You're going again?

I went there before

to ask her about

some old matters,

but she didn't say anything.

Now, I want to ask her again.

Then I'll go with you.

No need.

There are so many things happening in the mansion right now.

You must stay here.

Then I'll send more people to accompany you.

I'm worried that it's not peaceful outside.

A few days ago, the Duke Wei dispatched troops

to suppress the bandits,

and the unrest has improved a lot.

Alright, I'll do as you say.

Account Book.

Yining.

Can't you look at the account book at home?

Why do you have to look at it in the shop

on this rare trip out?

I think you're

just eager to go to Six Harmonies Tavern

and buy some snacks for Yixiu.

That's all

I can do for her.

Madam Chen isn't forcing

her into marriage anymore.

She still won't let her leave the courtyard.

You know Yixiu's temper.

It'll drive her to despair.

[Yanrong Pavilion]

Manager.

What's the matter?

This is the delivery for Yanrong Pavilion.

Our delivery?

Uncle Lin.

It's a tough road

for you two.

Won't you give up?

Of course not.

As long as Yixiu doesn't give up,

I won't give up.

Boss.

Someone's delivered

a cart of goods outside.

Did we order anything?

These are samples.

Please check

if they're what you ordered.

Boss.

The clerk says these are our ordered goods.

Please check it.

If we put them

on display,

our shop will

look much more impressive.

Could it be from Mr. Shenyuan?

Shenyuan sent them?

He's so wealthy.

Besides Mohele toys,

what else do you like?

I'll get them all for you in the future.

There are a lot more.

Pearls, agates.

I like anything

big and valuable.

I didn't know my Meimei

is such a little money lover.

I guess I have to work harder to make money.

Manager.

This item's origin is unclear.

Hand it to the yamen.

This...

Uncle Lin,

I'll be

going on a long trip these days.

Yanrong Pavilion is in your hands.

Where are you going?

I'll be back as soon as possible.

[Yanrong Pavilion]

Have you found Song Ziyun?

Reply to Lord.

We have found her.

She's on her way back.

If it weren't her,

what should we do then?

Did Luo Yining leave the mansion?

She left early in the morning.

Where did she go?

We haven't inquired yet.

I'm afraid she couldn't sit still after hearing

that Qiao Yuechan was seriously ill.

You are right.

Fortunately, someone is watching the farmland.

We've been waiting for today.

You know

what to do next, right?

I understand,

I'll go and do it right away.

[Harmony and Prosperity for All]

Luo Yining?

Why have you come?

I came to see

how you have been lately.

Fine,

perfectly fine.

Don't pretend to be kind.

The exam results have been released recently,

and Xuanyuan didn't pass.

I don't know if you will

ever see

Xuanyuan pass the exam.

So, you're here today to

laugh at Xuanyuan?

I came today to

give you a piece of advice.

I have no intention of harming you.

But others might not be the same.

I've told you everything I needed to say.

I've made everything clear to you.

But you were in charge of the household at that time.

Everything went through your hands.

What my mother

touched and used,

you didn't know?

I know,

but I just don't want to tell you.

Aren't you going to look for evidence?

Go ahead and look for,

take your time.

You'll never find it in your lifetime.

Just give up on that idea.

Aren't you afraid of being silenced

if you don't tell the truth?

If you tell the truth,

I can get

the best doctor for you

and take you away from here.

Look at this!

Look at this place!

I don't want to be better anymore!

What did I do wrong?

My Xuan,

my child.

They both grew up in the Luo Mansion.

Tell me,

what did they do wrong?

Are you happy now?

Seeing my daughter

and son like this

makes you happy and satisfied?

Are you satisfied?

You've ruined

our family!

It's all your fault!

You're a demon!

You're a demon!

Stop pretending!

You're a demon!

Tell me why!

Let go!

Let go of me!

Miss,

Let's go.

This?

If you have the guts,

kill me.

I'll haunt you as a ghost!

Go!

Look, she's scared.

Come on, let's go!

She's scared.

Miss Yining, are you alright?

Shall we go to the main hall and rest?

I'll find a doctor for you.

No need.

Miss Yining,

I think she is crazy.

She's crazy!

Miss Yining, tell me,

how do you want to deal with her?

What are you doing?!

Hurry up

and force her to drink it!

Mother.

Yining, you're back.

Everything is alright?

I'm perfectly fine.

What is it really that keeps

bringing you back to her,

again and again?

I haven't figured it all out yet.

Once I do,

I'll tell you everything in detail, Mother.

Alright then,

go rest in your room.

Well, I'll take my leave now.

I wonder how my concubine is doing

at the farmland.

I should

ask Father for

a doctor to visit her,

shouldn't I?

Xuanyuan, don't sleep,

get up and study.

Yiian,

do you think I can pass?

Of course you can.

As long as you study hard,

you'll surely pass the exams.

Our concubine is still waiting for you to pass

and bring her back.

Miss Yilian, Young Master,

something's wrong.

What's all

this rushing about?

What happened?

I just heard from the servant in the front yard,

someone from farmland came with a message.

Our concubine

has passed away.

What did you say?

Our concubine

has passed away.

Miss Yining.

You must be tired after running around,

right?

Luo Yining,

Luo Yining, come out here!

You can't come in.

Move aside!

Luo Yining, come out here!

Come out!

What are you shouting and

swearing in my courtyard for?

My concubine is dead,

I don't care anymore.

I'll fight you!

Miss!

Stop it!

You don't know the facts,

who're you fighting?

Father,

you must do justice for my concubine!

Yilian,

What's the occasion

for you to

be shouting loudly here?

Get up and speak.

Father, my concubine is dead!

It's all Luo Yining's fault!

Yuechan is dead?

You're

pretending to be innocent here, huh?

You went to the farmland and killed my concubine!

Everyone there

can testify to this!

What else do you have to say in your defense?

Yining went to see my concubine

and then she's gone!

It must be her who killed my concubine!

Please, Father, do justice for my concubine!

Get up!

Yining,

I'm asking you,

why did you go to the farmland

to see Qiao Yuechan?

I went there to

ask her about my mother.

But she said nothing.

You're lying!

The day you went there,

you even fought with my concubine.

You must have been so angry afterwards

that you sent someone to kill her.

Chengzhang.

There must be

some misunderstanding here.

Yining even stopped me

from punishing Concubine Qiao.

How could she kill her?

All you're saying is

that I'm the one who harmed her.

Do you have any witnesses or evidence?

Even though she was against me,

before I left,

I even hired a doctor

to treat her.

If I really wanted to harm her,

why bother?

You're the murderer!

How would I know? I'm asking you!

Father, stop it!

Let's report this to the Yamen

and let them investigate it clearly.

We can't report it.

The matter hasn't been cleared up yet.

Yilian, Xuanyuan,

you two go back first.

Don't worry.

About Yuechan's matter,

I'll definitely

give you a fair judgment.

Yining,

you also go back.

Report to Mr. Luo,

It's

puffer fish poison.

Puffer fish poison?

Hairu,

did Yining

arrange a pufferfish banquet before?

It's impossible.

How could Yining

do such a vile thing?

Do you suspect Yining?

I didn't say that.

Even to clear Yining's name,

we need to figure out

the whole story.

Moreover,

I think Yining's questions to Yilian

were quite reasonable.

Butler Bai.

How many people

know about this now?

Just the servants

in the farmland.

I've had

them all guarded.

Where

is Qiao Yuechan now?

Concubine Qiao

is still laid out in the farmland.

Fortunately, the Old Lady has

gone up the mountain to worship Buddha.

Otherwise, this matter...

Butler Bai.

Don't spread this.

Tell those servants in the mansion

to keep their mouths shut.

Do you know what to do?

As long as you handle this matter

properly,

your parents will be fine.

I'll do my best,

please forgive them, Madam.

Go ahead.

Today, I'm heading to the farmland

to get things sorted out.

Chengzhang,

how about I accompany you?

You stay here.

In case anything happens,

we can support each other.

Alright.

Mr. Luo, officials from the magistrate are here.

Mr. Luo.

I've been sent by the magistrate

to apprehend the suspect, Luo Yining.

Miss, please have a bit more.

You haven't

eaten properly

since yesterday.

I've been feeling uneasy,

like there's something

fishy going on everywhere.

But I can't quite put my finger on it.

And Songzhi is strange too.

She's been missing since morning.

No one moved the flowers out to dry.

Miss Yining.

Butler Bai.

Miss Yining, Mr. Luo

requests your presence at Lotus Courtyard.

Is something wrong?

It's your maid, Songzhi.

She's gone to the Yamen, accusing you

of murdering Qiao Yuechan.

Officer,

there are many doubts surrounding this matter.

Could you perhaps be a bit more lenient?

Mr. Luo,

you needn't be too tense.

We just need Miss Yining

to come to the Yamen for some questioning.

The main thing is,

our newly appointed magistrate

has learned.

You know

new officials love to make a splash.

Father,

you called me?

Miss Yining,

your maid Songzhi

has accused you of murdering Concubine Qiao.

Please come with us.

I didn't kill her!

Whether did it or not,

you need to come for questioning

Please come with us.

Wait a moment!

Songzhi is just a lowly maid,

words aren't enough.

What evidence do you have?

If someone files a complaint,

the suspect must be taken away.

If the evidence is insufficient,

Miss Yining will certainly be fine.

Yining couldn't be a murderer.

Someone must be framing her.

If Yining goes to jail,

who knows what dangers might

await her?

Madam Lin,

Are you shielding the suspect

and blocking the investigation?

I...

Officer,

please don't be angry.

Hairu,

this matter is strange.

It's meaningless to obstruct

the official investigation.

How about we let them

take Yining first.

You!

We'll think of a way.

Mother,

I'll go with them.

Just don't let

Grandmother or Shenyuan know.

The innocent will be cleared,

and I will return safely.

Take her away.

Officer, my daughter is frail.

Let's go.

Please take good care of her.

[Silence]

Young Master,

why have you

been so distracted

and restless lately?

You took out this loquat cakes

but didn't eat it.

Can looking fill you up?

Yes, I can.

Alright, I'll stop talking.

I've noticed

that you treat everything Miss Yining

gives you like treasures,

neither eating nor using them.

Didn't you promise to be quiet?

Mr. Shnyuan.

Miss Sun.

I thought you

hadn't gone to the study hall yet,

so I brought you some snacks.

Thank you, Miss Sun.

I appreciate the thought.

So you

brought your own.

This loquat cakes

look really good.

t's mine, you can try it too.

Then I won't disturb you any longer.

Thank you.

Young Master,

Isn't Miss Sun

interested in you?

Eat,

I hope this will shut your mouth.

[Danhua Hall]

Madam Chen!

Madam,

it's done.

She's been taken away?

Chengwen, why have you come here?

You've heard, haven't you?

Yining has been arrested.

Why?

I heard from

the maid in her courtyard

that she poisoned

Concubine Qiao with pufferfish poison.

Because years ago,

Concubine Qiao poisoned Minglan

with pufferfish poison.

I just learned

that Madam Gu

was also poisoned to death.

No wonder

Yining was insisting on

having a pufferfish banquet

and looking everywhere

for a chef who could cook pufferfish.

So that was her intention.

But it's understandable

that she hates Concubine Qiao.

In my opinion,

Yining

is the most innocent child.

Even if she knew that Concubine Qiao was the culprit,

she wouldn't kill anyone.

Chenwen.

This is the business of the Second branch's family.

Let them

handle it themselves.

Is this the time to distinguish

between the First or Second branch?

Right now, the priority

is to rescue the child.

The Yamen will

judge right and wrong.

We can't rush into

anything here.

Chengwen, it's rare for you to come.

Let's have some tea.

I'm heading to the farmland.

Please take care of

everything at the mansion.

If there's anything urgent,

send someone to inform me.

Dear, be careful on your journey

and return swiftly.

[Luo Mansion]

Mr. Luo, there's another message from the farmland.

What's going on now?

Speak up.

The body of Concubine Qiao is missing.

Missing?

Send someone to look for her!

Yes.

Come in.

Hurry up.

What are you doing?

What's going on?

No, Miss.

Let's figure it out tomorrow.

First, let's check on Miss Yining's condition.

It's impossible to

get any news during the day.

If there's no one now,

I have to sneak out

and ask Lin Mao

about Yining's situation.

Let's go!

Let's go see.

Come on.

You can't even handle this properly.

The body still hasn't been found.

Madam, please calm down.

We're searching for it as fast as we can.

How could Concubine Qiao's body

just disappear?

Who would steal her body?

I'm puzzled too.

The farmland

is guarded tightly.

Even a bird can't fly out.

Someone

must be playing tricks behind the scenes.

What's even stranger

is that the Second branch

was insisting on searching during the day,

but in the evening,

Mr. Chengzhang suddenly said

to stop searching.

If the body isn't found,

there can't be an autopsy or conviction.

That girl will

naturally be released.

Madam,

what should we do

if the body really can't be found?

Then don't let her

walk out of that prison alive.

Madam means...

We should find a way

to deal with her in prison.

I understand, my Madam.

You mean

your mother wanted to kill Yining?

Why?

They have no grievances against each other.

I don't know either.

Could it be that your mother has something to do

with Yining's imprisonment?

I don't dare to think about it. I'm so scared.

Alright, alright, don't think about it.

Yixiu.

Yining wouldn't kill anyone.

Mother,

she wouldn't do such a thing.

I...

Yixiu,

the truth still needs to be investigated.

Don't let your imagination run wild.

Does anyone else know about this?

I only told you.

That's good.

You should act as usual,

including towards your mother.

♫ What is there to fear in the haze of uncertainty ♫

♫ In the heartbeat, there's a trace of light ♫

♫ I dive into the whirlpool following the threads of time ♫

♫ For you, for me, in pursuit of an outcome ♫

♫ I'd rather plunge into the flames just to break through the night's blockade ♫

♫ I'd rather fall revealing the fate that lies ahead ♫

♫ I'd rather bear no fruit just to become your support ♫

♫ What is there to fear in turning to foam ♫

♫ Love is a shared journey One day, we'll find our place ♫

♫ Even if I become tiny dust ♫

♫ I will still dance in my own brilliance ♫

♫ I'll navigate through endless doubts and calm the storms ♫

♫ For you, for me, to turn promises into amber ♫

♫ I'd rather plunge into the flames using my moment to light up more ♫

♫ I'd rather let go, allowing longing to fade ♫

♫ I'd rather bear no fruit as long as love stretches far and wide ♫

♫ What is there to fear in turning to foam ♫

♫ Love is you and me, side by side ♫