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♪The moon sinks, ripples dance, violet stars awaken♪

♪The moon sinks, ripples dance, violet stars awaken♪

♪Frosted memories scatter, silk cannot veil the past♪

♪Fate is drifting in silence♪

♪Let winds and sands accompany the road ahead♪

♪Looking back, joys and sorrows linger, no regrets remain♪

♪Breaking free from the depths of darkness♪

♪Like pearls of tears, we swirl with fate's embrace♪

[Based on the novel The Story of Pearl Girl by Tan Tianyin]

[The Story of Pearl Girl]

[Episode 34]

Mr. Yan. Ms. Su.

It's a pity.

Your beryl stones are beautiful.

But no design is worth mentioning

in front of the beryl of this quality.

It's nature's design.

It's unparalleled.

Ms. Su.

I'll work with you.

Clear Mind's designs

are best in Yangzhou.

I'll keep that in mind.

Thank you, Mr. Kang.

Clear Mind will do its best.

The beryl stone he showed us...

It was the one that the Black Dragon Bandits robbed

from the Yan's Trading Convoy.

It's the only one in the world.

It was supposed to be sent to the palace.

But Cui Shijiu tore it apart.

It's a waste of treasure.

The Zheng family started selling the stolen goods.

Even if they use the stolen goods,

they can't fill Mr. Kang's order.

Zheng Shiyuan will buy beryl stones

from other shops in the guild.

In that case,

the beryl stones you bought at a high price are useless.

We've been pressing it for a long time.

It's time.

Let's do it

in the name of Clear Mind.

What do you want to do?

All you care about is making money.

You're so greedy.

Now that you're making money,

you pay for this.

Sir, is it ready?

Yeah.

Miss Su, here's your wonton.

Thank you.

Have a taste.

He called you Miss Su.

Have you been here a lot?

When I first arrived in Yangzhou, I often came here.

At that time, you...

I always thought

the living were more important.

Just like the road ahead

is more important than the road you came.

Maybe your eight years on the pearl farm

made you yearn for freedom

and a big world.

It also makes you who you are now.

Maybe.

Is it delicious?

It's okay.

Mr. Kang.

Zijing.

My good friend.

Thank you for this time.

Have a seat. Let's drink.

Have a seat.

Cheers.

About beryl stones,

thank you for your help.

Here's to you.

I'm a businessman.

I won't miss any opportunity

to make money.

There have always been wars in the Western Regions.

I can't get the goods out.

Besides, I do need beryl stones.

Zijing.

Why did you do this?

The price of beryl stones in Yangzhou has risen.

You should have lost a lot of money.

Yes.

But my purpose is different from yours.

Are you against the Zheng family?

Not only that,

but I want to suppress

and destroy the Zheng family.

Is Ms. Su of Clear Mind also involved?

She offered to be a part of it.

This will make the Zheng family more convinced.

You must have something to do with Ms. Su.

The relationship between us

is complicated.

Zijing, I've known you for so many years.

It's the first time I've seen you like this.

Please don't laugh at me.

Forget it. Let's drink.

Cheers.

Let's drink it away.

Okay.

I want to thank you again

for your help.

I'll remember it.

We are friends.

We helped each other

when we did business in the West Regions.

We broke out from the pack.

That's how we got to where we are today.

We helped each other.

When you come back to Kang,

I'll treat you with nice wine and food.

That's a deal.

Cheers.

Let's eat.

Come.

Father, Cui Shijiu closed the deal.

We wanted to stall with Kang Ming

to discuss the price.

Unexpectedly, Su Muzhe suddenly jumped into the deal.

We could only close the deal.

It's Clear Mind again.

She sells shattered glass.

Isn't she self-aware?

Never mind.

We want a long-term collaboration with Kang Ming.

Well.

How's Cui Shijiu doing with the jewelry?

We've broken up all the goods.

We only have three hu of beryl stones.

It can't fill

Kang Ming's order.

Its price is too high in the market.

What do you think we should do?

There are many merchants in the Yangzhou Jewelry Guild.

They must have hoarded beryl stones.

Let's buy it at the original price.

You have made progress.

I'm worried that they're greedy

and won't sell it as they see that it's profitable.

Father, you have to do it yourself.

I should teach them a lesson.

Otherwise,

they will forget

who the Yangzhou Jewelry Guild belongs to.

Arrange for the signing of the contract as soon as possible.

We'll be safe after we sell those goods.

Yes.

After completing the business with Kang Ming,

remember to get rid of Cui Shijiu.

Father,

Shijiu closed this business.

She made a contribution to us.

Since she closed it,

give her a dignified death.

Mother.

Are you feeling better?

I'm here every day

waiting for you to come back.

Mother.

Shijiu didn't mean it.

Do you like her

that much?

Mother.

I never really loved a woman

growing up.

I never asked you for anything

growing up.

I beg you

to allow me

to stay with Cui Shijiu for the rest of my life.

Mother.

This is not my home.

It isn't your home, either.

The fame and fortune of Yangzhou Jewelry Guild

are not what I want.

I want to take you

to live a safe and secure life.

When I finish this,

everything will be different.

Wherever you are,

that's my home.

I will

stay with you every day, okay?

Okay.

Okay.

Mother.

Wait for me.

I'll wait for you.

[beryl stones jewelry drawing]

Your design is also exquisite.

But it's not as good as Ms. Su's.

For that beryl stones stone,

I would like to sign a contract with you.

Mr. Kang, you made the right choice.

Thank you.

I'll pay the deposit in time.

I look forward to your good news.

Mr. Kang, we'll do our best.

Mr. Zheng, what is it

about?

I'll be blunt.

Three years ago,

you spent three million mace on two hu of beryl stones.

I won't let you lose money.

I'll pay you ten percent more.

That is 3.3 million mace.

Here's a contract.

Well...

I've sold out

of those beryl stones.

Mr. Sun.

Mr. Zheng.

What about you?

I didn't have many of them.

And I've sold them out.

Who did you sell them to?

I sold them to someone who paid the higher price.

Mr. Zhou.

Have you also sold yours out?

Looks like

you don't want to stay at the Yangzhou Jewelry Guild.

No, Mr. Zheng.

We didn't think much about it.

The beryl stones had a high price.

Our liquidity was tight.

And we needed money,

so we sold them.

Right, Mr. Huan?

Yes.

Right?

Yes.

All right.

Forget it.

I'd like to propose another toast.

Cheers.

Cheers.

Here's to you, Mr. Zheng.

I didn't expect

you to convince them.

I didn't convince them.

They wanted to earn more money.

We bought them at a high price.

What's there to be happy about?

Forget it.

I want the Zheng family to buy beryl stones from me.

I got what I wanted.

In that case,

are you against me?

I also have a lot of beryl stones.

We'll see.

Okay.

Don't forget

I bought my beryl stones at a low price.

No matter what price you offer,

I can offer 30% less.

What do you use against me?

The Kang royal family likes Tang's styles.

Clear Mind is all about styles and production.

As a result,

it makes up for the price loss.

Will you

offer the Zheng family a low price?

I don't think so.

In that case,

you don't have any advantage.

Good for you.

You're becoming

more and more like a businesswoman.

I don't know

what Mr. Zheng is going to do.

Idiot.

I'm sorry, Father.

I didn't expect

the directors to rebel against us.

Those hateful men.

They are against me behind my back.

How dare they!

After this,

I will send people to deal with them one by one.

Father.

We just signed the contract with Kang Ming.

We haven't gotten all the beryl stones

he wants yet.

I'm afraid...

What?

We can only buy them at a high price.

You two, get out.

Yes, sir.

Wu, you know.

The Zheng family is different now.

The Zheng family

lost a lot of money on the Red Leaf Crown.

We can't come up

with the money.

When you get to my position,

you'll know my difficulties.

Father.

Look.

Can we embezzle

the membership fee?

I'm sorry, Father.

I shouldn't have said that.

I'll think about it.

Master, Clear Mind's Ms. Su wants to see you.

Su Muzhe?

Why did she come to me?

I'll stop her.

No need.

Send her in.

Yes, sir.

Mr. Wu.

Mr. Zheng, long time no see.

What do you want to see me about?

I came to congratulate Jubao House

for signing a contract with Mr. Kang.

I heard

that Jubao House needed some beryl stones.

Clear Mind has some.

I'd like to offer them to you.

Su Muzhe, you're buying beryl stones.

Don't say that.

Mr. Zheng is busy.

I want to help him.

You made it sound harsh.

No need.

Jubao House has channels to get them.

Ms. Su, you bought beryl stones at a high price.

I'm afraid Clear Mind's liquidity is tight.

Worry about yourself.

You're right.

I thought too much.

Mr. Zheng.

I think

only Clear Mind

can help you.

Excuse me.

Ms. Su, wait.

Let's sit down and talk.

Ms. Su.

Please.

Wu, serve tea.

Father...

Mr. Wu.

Don't make it too hot.

Here, Ms. Su.

The temperature is good. Enjoy it, Ms. Su.

Mr. Wu.

The price of beryl stones has risen

in Yangzhou.

Everyone is expecting it

to go up.

But most of the beryl stones

are concentrated in the hands of a few people.

No, in my hands.

Mr. Kang

bought them from north to south. But he didn't get many of them.

If you want to buy them from Guangzhou,

it will take you more than a month to ship them.

If Jubao House can't deliver them in time,

Clear Mind can complete the deal

for Jubao House.

You just reminded me.

Clear Mind's liquidity

is tight.

But our shop is small.

I can get through it by closing the shop for a month

with those beryl stones in my hands.

I don't need to worry about it.

Ms. Su.

Name your price.

We both open jewelry shops in Yangzhou.

We should help each other.

We shouldn't fight each other.

About the price,

you think about it.

I believe

you will offer me a satisfactory price.

I'll wait for you at Clear Mind.

Excuse me.

Father.

Although Su Muzhe asked for a high price,

we won't lose everything.

It's better than paying Kang Ming a huge indemnity.

What's wrong?

I'm sorry, Father.

It slipped out of my hands.

You startled me.

I thought Mr. Zheng was angry.

As long as it's okay.

As long as you're all right.

Shijiu.

Shijiu.

Why did you come back so late?

What did your father say?

Wu.

What did your father say?

The directors

sold the beryl stones to Clear Mind.

My father was furious.

But the delivery date is approaching.

We have to buy them

from Su Muzhe.

It's Su Muzhe again.

I didn't expect to be set up by her.

It doesn't matter.

I don't care about it.

When I finish this batch of beryl stones,

I don't want to do this anymore.

I want to run the Zhenlang Pavilion well.

I'm afraid you can't.

Why?

It's dangerous for us to do this.

We'll be exposed sooner or later.

I know.

Shijiu.

Leave Yangzhou with me.

Leave Yangzhou?

After we deliver this batch of beryl stones,

let's leave here

with Kang Ming's payment.

Here's the official seal of Jubao House.

Are you crazy?

What happened?

After we complete this deal,

my father will kill you.

You will end up like Lady Huan.

Do you want Zhenlang Pavilion,

or do you want to live?

Garuda is ready.

Shijiu.

Leave with me.

Mr. Wu, there are officers outside.

Hurry.

Hurry. Leave with Lady Shijiu.

Lady Shijiu.

What's wrong with you? Take her away.

Lady Shijiu.

Hurry!

There!

Stop!

Go!

No. He's still there!

Mr. Wu asked me

to protect you no matter what happens.

Let's go!

No! I want to wait for him.

Zheng Zhiheng, you can't escape!

Chase him!

Don't run!

Chase him!

Stop!

Mr. Wu!

Let's go!

Go!

Hurry!

Stop!

Garuda!

Garuda!

Take these stolen goods back to the Grand Governor's Office.

The rest of you, search for them.

Yes, sir.

Sir, no one was in the carriage.

Inspector Zhang ordered us

to close the city gates!

The rest of you, search for them!

- Yes, sir! - Yes, sir!

Come with me!

- Yes, sir! - Yes, sir!

[Clear Mind]

Why are you drinking during the day?

What are you thinking about?

Mr. Zhang went to catch them.

What's the point of living

if I can't drink?

Drink tea then.

I'm thirsty.

Did you catch them?

They must still be in the city.

We have to find him before Zheng Shiyuan does.

What makes you so sure

he will testify against Zheng Shiyuan?

After Zheng Zhixing's death,

Zheng Wu wanted to leave Zheng Shiyuan.

I've sent Kang Ju to search.

But if you need anything,

you can ask Kang Ju.

Okay. I'll ask him if I need him.

Zheng Shiyuan is going

to deliver Kang Ming's order in a few days.

Zheng Shiyuan is like this now.

I'm afraid he can't deliver it.

Are you thinking about that?

Kang Ming is a businessman.

It's better.

Businessmen talk business. I can talk to him about business.

You have sold your beryl stones

to Zheng Shiyuan.

What do you do business with him?

Don't play dumb.

You have beryl stones.

Lend them to me.

I can lend them to you.

But I need to ask you for interest.

Interest is not a problem.

I'll pay for her.

What does it have to do with you?

I'm richer than you.

Mr. Yan, you know my economic strength.

Name the price.

Childish.

Since you are so generous,

I'll charge you

ten times the interest.

Ten times?

I have two gold leaves

in my book.

I think a gold leaf is worth a hundred times the interest.

Thank you for your gold leaf, Mr. Zhang.

You're welcome.

Okay.

Get down.

Get down.

There's somebody out there.

- Garuda was arrested. - Go over there.

- What do we do? - Search.

Why are there so many officers all of a sudden?

What do we do?

Shijiu.

What do we do?

Shijiu.

Listen to me. It's safe here.

Let's take a rest here.

You can go back

in the evening.

Where do I go back?

I can't go back.

When I go out, I'm bound to get caught.

- I can't go back. - No.

You can go back.

After dark,

you go to Zhang Jinran

and blame me for everything.

Tell him

you don't know anything.

You'll be fine.

He'll believe you.

I took the beryl stone down.

I signed the contract.

Even if I can put the blame on you,

will your father

leave me alone?

I have nowhere to go.

There's another way.

We leave Yangzhou.

How?

Right.

City gates can only be closed for up to three days.

If we can get away with it for three days,

we'll pick up my other

and take beryl stones to leave Yangzhou.

Yeah, we still have a chance.

Do you want to give it a try?

[Grand Governor's Office]

Zhang Jinran.

Where is Zhang Jinran? Get out of here.

[Time is precious]

Who asked you to close the city gates?

It's outrageous.

I'll impeach you.

Mr. Wang.

I'm the Inspector of Huainandao.

I have the right to make decisions.

But you can't ignore the people.

How can people do business and live

when you close the city gates?

Why are you going through all this trouble

to catch Zheng Wu?

Mr. Wang.

Zheng Wu harbors and sells stolen goods.

The stolen goods are in his mansion.

I have to arrest him.

Impeach me as you will.

I have work to do. Excuse me.

[Time is precious]

Master, please save Wu.

Master.

The whole city is on lockdown to catch him.

How can I save him?

What can I do to save him?

He's my only son.

What a cheek.

Your son

betrayed me and the Zheng family for a woman.

I wish I could kill him myself.

You can't do that.

He's your son, too.

He's also your only son.

Stop crying!

Master.

What is it?

Master, here's a letter for you.

Is it Wu?

Get out of here.

[I'm coming to you. Don't act rashly]

Master, there's one more thing.

Su Muzhe is here.

Su Muzhe?

Yes.

Master.

Wu.

My dear son.

Master, slow down.

Get out.

Yes, sir.

Su Muzhe.

What are you doing here?

Drop the act. What do you want to say?

I heard

Jubao House can't deliver the beryl stones

Mr. Kang ordered.

I'm here to help you.

Do you want me

to thank you?

No need.

However,

it took me a lot of effort

to deliver them.

Ms. Su, what are you doing?

Jubao House can't deliver the beryl stones.

I want to deliver them for him.

Mr. Kang, please transfer the contract to me.

The Zheng family can't deliver the beryl stones.

It's a hot potato.

If you push them hard,

I'm afraid...

I'll consume them.

As your friend, I have to remind you

that it's dangerous.

But as a businessman,

it's hard for me to refuse your request.

Jubao House couldn't deliver the beryl stones.

Clear Mind delivered them for you.

In other words,

from this day forward,

I am your creditor.

[Clear Mind has delivered the beryl stones to Kang Ming]

[The beryl stones Jubao House failed to deliver]

[will be recovered by Su Muzhe of Clear Mind]

Mr. Zheng, you're so rude.

You tore up the contract.

I'm telling you.

The government has a copy of the contract.

It's useless for you to tear it off!

Mr. Zheng,

you didn't pay us back, and you tore off the contract.

No one in Yangzhou will cooperate with you anymore.

Su Muzhe.

I don't care if my creditor is you or Kang Ming.

I signed the contract.

I'll deliver the goods.

Tomorrow is delivery day.

If you can't deliver the goods tomorrow,

you'll have to pay three times the compensation.

Three times.

Three times...

I can accept it.

Ms. Su.

Ms. Su.

What do you want?

It's not what I want.

It's what you owe me

for what you've done all these years.

Jubao House has give shops in Yangzhou.

I'll ask you

for three shops.

It's not too much.

Su Muzhe, you...

Excuse me.

Ms. Su!

Have you seen this person?

[Wanted] Have you seen this person?

No.

Have you seen this person?

Have you seen this person?

[Wanted] Have you seen this person?

No.

- Have you seen this person? - Have you seen this person?

- Have you seen this person? - No.

[Wanted]

I haven't seen him, sir.

Have you seen this person?

No.

Have you seen this person?

No.

Open the door!

Open the door!

Who is it?

Open the door!

Search!

Out of the way!

Open the door. Hurry!

- Open the door! - Open the door!

- Hurry! - Search!

Search!

Open the door!

Out of the way!

Search!

Go!

Shijiu, there's someone outside.

You guys.

This way!

Yes, sir.

You guys.

Go over there!

Yes, sir.

Wu, open the door.

What?

Okay.

Keep searching!

Yes, sir.

Search carefully!

Search carefully!

Go.

Let's go.

They are not here. Go there!

Officers have just searched here.

We're safe here for the time being.

When we get out of Yangzhou,

everything will be fine.

What are you smiling?

When it comes to having fun,

you are the best in Yangzhou.

Why are you lying here with me now?

That's because I like...

That's because I like to meddle.

Okay. Stay out of this.

Next time the officers come,

you hand me over.

So you can still be Zheng Wu.

Okay. Next time the officers come,

you open the door for them.

They are not here.

Search carefully.

Yes, sir.

♪Life flows like a boat, navigating joys and woes♪

♪Longing for distant shores♪

♪Aware this moment may tear my heart apart♪

♪Better to roam alone♪

♪Many depart, none return♪

♪How can we resist gazing at each other amid the blooms?♪

♪Your face glows like lanterns in the night♪

♪Love fades on the stone bridge, yet bonds remain♪

♪How can we endure the binds of longing?♪

♪Like a grand dream, a lone cup of wine♪

♪May this world hold♪

♪Both sorrow and warmth♪

♪To hide a broken heart away with laughter and tears♪

♪A debt across time awaits♪

♪A simple tale unfolds♪

♪Nothing compares to soft rice and sweet tea♪

♪May this fate intertwine♪

♪Half in regret, half in longing♪

♪Radiant memories tint your gaze♪

♪The world's bitterness♪

♪Still accompanies my dreams♪

♪Drifting afar on the shore of your life♪

♪Quietly watching over you♪