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♫ Wearing peach blossom makeup, I boil tea over the stove ♫

♫ With a pure heart, I embroider the brocade of time ♫

♫ On the short paper, affection flows in the silent moonlight ♫

♫ I only wish that by my side, is my love ♫

♫ Cool autumn wind blowing, I gaze far leaning against the railing ♫

♫ Sunset glow over the green hill, in formation wild geese are flying ♫

♫ Covering a thousand miles on horseback, for whom is he longing ♫

♫ He returned home in dreams ♫

♫ I will never forget that you held my hands ♫

♫ In your warm palms, we braved winds and waves ♫

♫ Unexpectedly, after we traveled so far and turned grey-haired ♫

♫ I am still by your side ♫

♫ Hearts burning, we look into each other's eyes ♫

♫ Feelings overflowing, they don't need to be hid ♫

♫ No matter how time passes and life changes ♫

♫ Together, we will grow old ♫

[The Sword and the Brocade]

[Episode 32]

And I know very well what kind of person you are.

Shiyi.

My Lord.

Marquis Yongping.

It's time to leave.

My Lord.

My Lord, I ran into Ou Yanxing just now and had a few words with him.

Please don't misunderstand.

Why did Erniang see you earlier?

I don't know why but she's certain

that it's Duke Wei who asked his concierge to kill Wang Yu.

She hopes that you can report this to His Majesty

and ask for a thorough investigation.

What did you say?

I refused, of course.

The truth is still unknown.

I'm sure you already had a plan.

I can't meddle in your business just because of personal reasons.

Tell her not to worry.

She's your sister.

I won't turn a blind eye to this thing.

Thank you, My Lord.

By the way, when I chatted with Mr. Ou today,

he said something strange.

What did he say?

He said Wang Yu's death isn't as simple as it appears to be.

I'm wondering if he knows something.

His source is from the Ou family.

Would the Ou family have something to do with Wang Yu's death?

There's one thing you need to know clearly.

No matter how he was like before,

since Ou Yanxing went to Duke Mao's mansion, it means

he already started helping with household affairs.

You still want to believe him?

My Lord, I understand your concern.

But Ou Yanxing is not a bad person.

I know that the Ou family and the Xu family are enemies,

so I won't talk to him in private anymore.

And in public, I'll also keep a distance from him.

My Lord, do you trust me?

Young Madam, do you think Lady Shiyi will help us?

If she doesn't, His Lordship will actually adopt a son to be his successor.

In that case, Young Madam, what are you going to do?

Remember to set the tables carefully.

Yes.

It's such a refreshing smell.

The madams will like it.

[Mansion of Xu]

[A fair place produces outstanding people.]

Hurry up. The guests will be here soon.

Mother, you look radiant today.

I'm sure you'll stand out among those madams and ladies.

You are making fun of me again.

Great Madam, bad news.

Today, we can catch up with each other.

That's right.

Who's that?

Isn't that Young Madam Wang?

Why is she dressed up like that and kneeling here?

Let's go take a look.

Madam Tang.

Young Madam Wang.

What are you doing here?

Young Madam Wang, I know you are sad that your husband is dead.

But this is the Mansion of Xu.

Your sister is the matron of the house.

It's not proper for you to kneel here.

Why don't you get up and tell us what's going on?

Great Madam Zheng, Madam Tang, and Madam Gan, you are here.

Great Madam Xu.

Sorry, I came late to welcome you.

Isn't this Young Madam Wang?

Young Madam Wang, what are you doing?

Please get up.

I didn't know you were coming.

We are very busy today.

If there's anything, you can talk to Second Madam first.

Yizhen, take good care of Young Madam Wang.

Great Madam Zheng,

Madam Gan and Madam Tang, let's go inside.

- Okay. - Okay.

The Xu family have so many guests,

yet our Wang family is desolate and isolated.

Erniang, what are you doing? Get up.

Shiyi, you are finally willing to see me.

If you have something to say, let's go inside first.

No. I'll say it right here.

Your brother-in-law had a violent death, but you don't even want to help me.

I'll let everybody know that you don't care about your sister, at all.

If I can help, I, of course, will.

Just get up first and let's talk.

Mother, I'm sure there's a misunderstanding between Erniang and Shiyi.

Why don't we let them sort it out here?

Let's invite our guests in and have some tea first.

Here. Madams, please.

Great Madam. Great Madam.

My husband was murdered.

But my sister wants nothing to do with it.

I have no other choice, so I'm here to beg you

to help me, Great Madam.

Young Madam Wang, you are the Young Madam of the Wang family,

how can I help you?

Great Madam, you can't say that.

Though I'm the Young Madam of the Wang family, I'm still Shiyi's sister.

We are in-laws.

Erniang!

It's Ren Kun who asked his concierge to kill my husband.

But the Censorate only arrested that concierge and closed the case.

It's not fair to my husband.

I only want to find justice.

I have no other choice.

I can only ask Marquis Yongping to report this to His Majesty

so that the Censorate will investigate the case impartially.

But when my sister heard that it might offend Ren Kun, she refused immediately.

Great Madam, I really have no other choice now.

And I don't care about my dignity anymore.

It's ridiculous.

Investigating the case is the Censorate's job.

Lingyi isn't even a Censor.

How can he interfere in the case investigation?

Besides, our Xu family will never violate the law.

Erniang, it's not the Xu family's place to be a part of it.

I understand your feelings.

But don't be so stubborn because you are overwhelmed by your grief.

How dare you make light of it again?

It's a sure thing that Ren Kun is behind Wang Yu's death.

You Xu family know that he's the murderer, yet you refuse to help me.

It must be because you need his favor and you dare not offend him.

That's why you cover for him.

Young Madam Wang, be careful about what you say.

Great Madam Xu, given the situation,

- I think your family matter is more important. - That's right.

Why don't we get together some other time?

That's right. Let's get together another time.

Great Madam Zheng, I'm sorry for the inconvenience.

I'm really sorry.

Madam Tang, we'll take our leave. We'll leave now.

Let's go.

- Great Madam. - Erniang.

Don't be so cruel. Please help me.

- Erniang. - Let go.

If you have a grievance, you should go to the Censorate for justice.

Yet you came to the Xu family and made a scene.

You think your groundless accusation will make His Lordship

slander Duke Wei and question the Censorate's job?

How could you benefit from a falling-out like this?

I've lost everything anyway. I have no fear.

You all bully the weak and fear the strong. You must be up to something.

Let me tell you.

If the Xu family doesn't help me, you'll never get peace.

Great Madam, our Wang family and the Luo family are connected through marriage.

So are the Xu family and the Jiang family.

We did this so that we can help each other if anyone is in trouble.

We only ask Marquis to speak a few words for us in the court.

He won't even do that?

The marriage alliance is indeed for uniting the power of our families.

But a country has its law.

Everything should be done according to the law.

Helping each other is good,

but it can't go beyond the law

or offend His Majesty.

I see what you are saying now.

When Yuanniang was alive,

I'm the one who made the betrothal for Zhun.

But Marquis Yongping doesn't even care about my brother's death.

He's so heartless.

I'm really worried about what kind of situation the Jiang family's child

will be in after marrying into your Xu family.

Great Madam, don't get mad.

Wang Yu was Young Madam Jiang's brother, and Duke Mao's only son.

I understand why the Wang family is being desperate.

But our Xu family can never neglect the law for personal interests.

I won't let Lingyi break that rule.

That's right.

[Residence of Luo]

I don't mean to meddle in Marquis's business.

But you need to remember

that you are the matron of the Xu family,

as well as the daughter of the Luo family.

If Zhun's betrothal is affected by this,

the Luo family

will not forgive you.

It was supposed to be a happy feast.

And now it's all ruined.

What do I smell?

It smells so refreshing.

Great Madam, it's dipterocarpaceae.

Her Ladyship said it's the blooming season for oleaceae flowers,

so using dipterocarpaceae would be the best.

I heard that Shiyi also prepared high-class Silver Needle tea

and invited a zither player to play White Snow in the Spring Sunlight as background music.

Shiyi really did her best to make it a happy day for you, Mother.

I will appreciate her more if she doesn't

humiliate our Xu family every now and then.

Actually, Shiyi is a virtuous and talented woman.

She's just a little inexperienced since she hasn't managed the household long enough.

Mother, if you are willing to guide her,

you'll not need to worry in the future.

You are defending her again.

Mother. Yizhen.

Mother, about what happened earlier, it's my fault that I didn't handle it well.

Sorry that I disappointed you.

Shiyi, it's not easy to be the matron of the house.

Not only do you have to take care of all the household affairs,

you also need to deal with relationships with others.

There must be a reason that your sister acted like that.

If you can't find it out, it'll be hard to find a solution.

You should think about how to balance your relationship

with your sister and your responsibility as the matron of the house.

That's where you should use your wisdom.

Thank you for your advice, Mother.

Dear, thank you.

Wang Yu has done so many bad things and was abhorred by people.

His death is considered a good thing.

Duke Mao has been out of the court for so long.

He has no proof suggesting Ren Kun is the murderer.

Even if he does, the Censorate wouldn't arrest Ren Kun for Wang Yu.

After Luo Erniang made a scene in the Xu family,

no matter if Xu Lingyi will help her or not,

rebellious as Ren Kun is, he wouldn't want people

to think that he's protected by anybody.

So he will definitely steer clear of Xu Lingyi.

Duke Wei refuted me in the court today.

Looks like he doesn't want to remain neutral any longer.

He also claimed that he's done nothing wrong

and he didn't need anybody's protection.

I think what he said was intended for you.

I believe that he has nothing to do with Wang Yu's death.

But to avoid arousing suspicion,

he wants to use the sea ban to make a clean break with me.

In that case, the situation will be unfavorable to us.

Wang Yu's case is quite complicated.

Have you thought about investigating it in secret?

Dear, you can relax now.

The one who helped me to do that is a relative of mine, named Zhou Xian.

He's very loyal to me and very reliable.

Even if Xu Lingyi is going to investigate it,

I don't think he can find out anything.

I'm not afraid of his investigation.

The Censorate has decided to minimize the case and identified the concierge as the murderer.

If Xu Lingyi dares to interfere in it, I'll make it difficult for him to back down.

By then, besides Ren Kun, the Censorate,

the Jiang family and the Wang family will all see him as an enemy.

You are indeed wise.

Dear, just sit tight and enjoy the show.

By the way, don't forget to ask Zhou Xian to leave the capital.

I know.

Your Ladyship.

Madam Xu is back. I'll take my leave now.

All right.

Then let's talk about Duke Wei's matter later.

See you.

My Lord.

I'm sorry to put you through this.

No need to blame yourself.

Actually, it's me who caused you the trouble.

Actually, there's more to this thing.

There's more?

The cause of this thing is the conflict between Wang Yu

and Duke Wei's adopted daughter.

And their conflict was caused by the Ou family.

I suspect that the Ou family has something to do with Wang Yu's death.

And after Erniang made a scene,

our Xu family is caught between a rock and a hard place now.

If we don't handle it properly,

the Luo, Wang, Ren, and Jiang families will all see us as their enemy.

And it'll eventually affect the sea ban.

The Ou family started it, and they'll benefit from it.

Considering what Mr. Ou said earlier,

could the Ou family be the murderer of Wang Yu?

It's possible.

But we don't have any evidence,

and I have no right to interfere in the Censorate's investigation.

I can only try my best to calm the situation

and minimize the damage it has caused to our Xu family.

My Lord, is there anything I can do?

I want you to move to the villa for a few days to stay away from the trouble.

I can't go.

If you stay here, Erniang will cause you more trouble.

It won't make things any better.

I know you care about me.

But if I come forward to solve this problem, whatever the outcome,

it only matters to my own reputation.

If you do it instead of me, the others will accuse you

of bending the law for your personal gain,

which is exactly what the Ou family want.

But Erniang won't let it go easily.

I can't just watch you being pulled into a dilemma.

My Lord, don't underestimate me.

If Erniang comes to make trouble again, I have a way to deal with her.

What's your plan?

A solution can be found when you locate the real problem.

My Lord, just rest assured.

My Lord.

Give this letter to Imperial Censor Li.

Yes, My Lord.

[Duke Mao's Mansion]

I didn't expect that the kneeling really worked.

And now, Ren Kun has turned against Xu Lingyi.

I'm sure the Xu family is having a hard time right now.

I just feel sorry for your sister Shiyi.

Because of this, she humiliated the Xu family

and also ruined Zhun's betrothal.

Great Madam Xu and Madam Luo both blamed her.

I'm afraid she was also criticized by her husband.

She deserves it.

She is cruel and heartless.

She only thinks of herself and never cares about me.

What's wrong?

I've been under the weather since the miscarriage.

And I knelt for two hours that day outside of the Mansion of Xu.

I've been having a cramping pain in my lower abdomen since I got back.

Erniang, you've got to take good care of yourself.

You need to be more careful in the future.

I will.

Actually, I do understand your feelings.

You will get your health back eventually.

But if you fail in dealing with the adoption thing,

your life will be very difficult in the future.

You are the one who understands me the most now.

I have no other choice

but to burn the bridge.

[Mansion of Xu]

Erniang is here again.

She's kneeling right outside in the heavy rain.

What does she want exactly?

If it goes on like this, the rumor will spread

and everybody will believe it's true.

I think she's doing it on purpose to have it in for you.

Let me take a look.

Amber.

Erniang, is it necessary?

You just had a miscarriage.

Why are you doing this to yourself?

Please get up. Let's go inside and talk.

I won't leave unless you say yes.

I've made my point very clearly.

Fine. Then let's wait and see.

Wait till my body gives up, wait till the whole city

thinks your Xu family will ruthlessly force me to die,

I'll see how you can still calmly hold your position as Marquis Yongping's wife.

I'll make your life as miserable as mine.

Let me ask you one more time.

Will you go inside with me and talk this thing out?

I'll leave as soon as Xu Lingyi agrees to help me.

Otherwise, I'll drag you down together with me.

Then I have nothing more to say.

Don't pretend to be nice.

[Mansion of Xu]

Over here. It's her. She's Wang Yu's wife.

It is her.

- It's hard to find her usually. - Young Madam.

We finally see her today.

- It's her. It is her. - It is. - Who are you?

- Give my sister back. - What are you doing?

Wang Yu killed my daughter.

You are his wife.

You've got to be responsible for his crime.

You've got to be responsible for my daughter's death.

- That's right. - You must.

Who are you?

- My nephew sold himself to your family. - Let go of me.

But Wang Yu actually beat him to death.

And my sister was also killed by him.

Give my sister back.

Give my nephew back.

- Give... Give my sister back. - Let go of me.

You've got to be responsible for it.

I had nothing to do with it.

My poor nephew.

- Young Madam. - Don't touch me.

Don't go. Don't you leave today.

- Give my daughter back! - Don't go!

[Mansion of Xu] Young Madam.

Don't run. I need an explanation.

- Please hold on. - Give my daughter back!

Since she came to the Mansion of Xu, she's our guest.

If you have a dispute with her, you can talk to her after she leaves.

Okay?

All right. Then we'll wait here.

We'll see how long she can hide.

That's right. We won't leave.

We'll wait right here.

Be honest. Are you the one who called those people over?

You've seen the situation outside.

Their relatives were killed by Wang Yu.

They have nowhere to find justice.

So they will be all over you whenever they see you.

If you keep doing this, you won't get what you want.

Instead, you will put yourself in trouble.

I see.

Instead of helping me, you pulled such a trick to hurt me.

Since you want me to be dead, I'll kill you first.

Stop this madness. Will you calm down?

Wang Yu did all kinds of evil when he was alive.

As his wife, you should do something to compensate the victims' families.

Erniang, actually, you don't care about who the real murderer is at all.

You just want to get what Duke Mao needs

so that you can live in wealth for the rest of your life,

and you can take revenge on me.

Right?

You are enjoying a life that is supposed to be mine.

How dare you be this smug and despise me?

Shouldn't I hate you?

Luo Erniang, wake up.

Will you stop deluding yourself?

We are both illegitimate daughters.

We both have no right to choose.

No matter which path we are on, we have to face it bravely.

Will you pull yourself together?

You are Marquis Yongping's wife.

Of course, it's easy for you to say those big words.

You have no idea

what kind of life I'm living right now.

Just go back and take care of your health.

His Lordship and I will figure out a way and help you with the adoption.

But if you come to make trouble again,

you'll be the one who gets humiliated, not me.

Dongqing, go and get a carriage.

Send Young Madam Wang back from the back door.

Yes, Your Ladyship.

Remember to put a stove in the carriage.

Shiyi, you'd better keep your word.

Otherwise, I won't let you off.

What's the matter with you?

We asked you to seek help from the Xu family,

yet you aroused so much gossip.

Who gave you the right to destroy our Wang family's reputation like this?

It's such bad luck for our family.

My brother was killed for no reason.

My sister-in-law went to seek justice,

yet she made people all gossip about us in the end.

Young Madam! Young Madam!

- Erniang. - Young Madam!

Hurry. Help Erniang back to her room.

Go and get a physician.

Yes.

It's a complication of the miscarriage.

Besides, Young Madam caught a cold, causing blood deficiency.

She has to take medicine for a long time.

Otherwise, her life will be in danger.

This is the prescription.

Please get the herbs accordingly.

[Prescription: ginseng, lucid ganoderma, angelica sinensis, etc.]

There are ginseng and lucid ganoderma.

Looks like it's a serious illness.

Mother wants you to get some good rest.

The household affairs will be taken care of by Lady Wang-Liu.

Lady Wang-Liu?

Come in.

Young Madam Jiang. Young Madam.

The child that Father wants to adopt is hers.

She is a capable woman.

She can help you in the future.

Thank you for your trust, Young Madam Jiang.

Young Madam, please get some good rest.

Just leave the household affairs to me.

Let her rest.

We are leaving.

Here. I brought you another barrel of water. Here.

Thanks to Lingkuan's help,

I sent Erniang away successfully this time.

Otherwise, I really didn't know how to deal with it.

Really?

Lingkuan, how did you help?

Those people who went to Erniang for justice were found by Lingkuan.

Although Lingkuan appears to be an idle person,

it's actually helpful to know those street people.

They helped us in the most unexpected situation.

That Wang Yu did all kinds of evil.

It's not difficult at all to find the victims' families.

And afterward, according to what Shiyi told me,

I gave some money to the victims' families for compensation

in the name of the Wang family.

I'm sure they won't cause any trouble to Young Madam Wang anymore.

Good.

It's a smart move and a kind deed.

Well done.

What I did isn't worth mentioning.

I'm nothing compared to Lingyi.

Kuan'er, no need to belittle yourself.

You and Lingyi always help and need each other.

Because of you two, our Xu family are never afraid

of any threat from outside.

Since Mother and you guys all think highly of me,

I'll eat more tonight.

Look at you.

Shiyi, Lingyi has told me everything.

This thing is quite complicated and hard to deal with,

but you properly handled it

and you didn't let me down.

Thank you, Mother, for your trust.

Erniang caused a big mess this time.

But I know you still care about her.

Go and visit her more.

She's a poor woman.

Her life must be hard in such a big family.

If she needs help in the future, try your best to help her.

Thank you, Mother.

Father doesn't care about the household affairs.

And mother has fallen ill.

There's no one we can rely on.

We can only ask someone else for help.

In fact, Lady Shiyi has sent people over several times.

She still cares about you very much.

But you always refuse to see her.

Why don't we...

She is hypocritical.

How could she be willing to help us?

She'll only laugh at us.

Then, who else can we go to for help?

A good friend is better than family.

Young Madam Ou is my best friend.

Her husband and her parents are all people with power.

They'll be able to deal with those snobs.

Now, I'll write a letter.

You can help me send it to the Ou family.

Yes, Young Madam.

[Marquis Jingyuan's Mansion]

Who are you? What are you doing here?

I'm the maid of Young Madam Wang.

I'm here to see Young Madam Ou.

Young Madam asked me to bring a letter to Young Madam Ou.

Our Young Madam is not home.

Then please give this letter to her.

What? She wasn't home again?

I've been there several times.

Not once was Young Madam Ou home.

And we've never heard from her.

Young Madam, do you think she is avoiding us on purpose?

Nonsense.

She's my only friend.

She wouldn't do that to me.

But we have no way to meet her.

What should we do?

I can only let that woman be in charge for now.

[Residence of Luo]

Madam, this is the money you saved for a long time.

Are you sure you want to give it all away?

At least I still have my monthly allowance.

And I'm in good health.

But my daughter Erniang is in a difficult situation right now.

Bring the money to the Wang family.

Remember to give it to Erniang in person.

Tell her to get some good rest.

As long as she's well, everything will get better.

Remember to leave from the back door in the garden.

Don't let anybody see you.

Yes, Madam. Rest assured.

Nanny Xu.

What's in your hand?

Take her.

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♫ In the cold darkness of midnight, a sigh is heard ♫

♫ Who picked up the paintbrush to draw loneliness? ♫

♫ In my life, I can draw everything but lovesickness ♫

♫ The mountain city is waiting for the rain ♫

♫ I am waiting for you to pass in my memory ♫

♫ The sky is in a more lonely color than your face ♫

♫ The wind rises and the candlelight flickers ♫

♫ The thin clothes can't stand the cold days ♫

♫ Full of twists and turns, fate is untold ♫

♫ I ground my thoughts into ink ♫

♫ But I still can't sketch your contours ♫

♫ How could the ink and paper exhaust our stories? ♫

♫ Who picked up the pen to disturb the heart ♫

♫ Who visited to remind me of the past? ♫

♫ If feelings can be kept in mind, but cannot be confessed ♫

♫ I won't escape from whatever end ♫

♫ In the dim lantern light, with you there is me ♫

♫ Who picked up the pen to set free lonely tears? ♫

♫ Whoever visited my life, only you stayed every day ♫

♫ If the moth doesn't fly into the fire ♫

♫ How can it be said to be persistent? ♫

♫ Coming to the end of your story, there is me ♫