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(Flourished Peony)
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(Episode 12)
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Da Fu, we're already friends.
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I don't think we need to swear a sisterly oath.
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That won't do.
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We dealt with the crooks together. We're friends of justice.
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How could we take this lightly?
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But swearing an oath is a complex process. It requires many tools.
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We don't have any of that here.
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That's right.
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The righteous fear no hardships.
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The torch is ready, the sacrificial animals prepared,
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I will ensure all necessary tools are in place.
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Even so, we don't have statues of Heaven-Earth deities here.
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Why don't we just call it off?
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Statues of Heaven-Earth deities?
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There's one 20 li away from here. I'll go and get it.
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No need for that. Let's proceed with the oath.
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Let's do it now.
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Who's this?
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Will this work?
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That's the God of Wealth.
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It's fine as long as we're sincere. All gods stem from the same root.
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I'm sure the God of Wealth will pass the message on our behalf.
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I'm sure he won't hold it against us.
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Let's just do it.
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All right.
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The sky is full of stars tonight.
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Later,
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extinguish the torches and enjoy the night view.
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Yes, My Lord.
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Why do I see fire over there?
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I heard that Miss He found a new partner.
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It's the heroine who helped them to deal with the crooks today.
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They're swearing an oath right now.
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She recruited another brawler?
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Is she doing a business?
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Or is she trying to be a bandit leader?
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With Heaven and Earth as our witnesses,
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the three of us shall swear an oath today!
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May words spoken in unity carry the stench of orchids!
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May they remain as steadfast as solid rock!
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Erm...
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- One... - One heart and mind.
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One heart and mind!
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Entrust...
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Entrusting each other with our lives.
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Entrusting each other with our lives! And...
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What a mess!
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Why is it so complicated to swear an oath?
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She still has a child's temper.
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Da Fu, stop looking.
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What about this?
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We don't ask to be born on the same day, month, and year,
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but only to prosper on the same day, month, and year.
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All right! That sounds good to me! We'll do that.
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Come.
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We don't ask to be born on the same day, month, and year,
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but only to prosper on the same day, month, and year!
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Madam Sun said
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fragrance powder is made with corn as the base.
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The fragrant materials are spread on top of it.
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However, the corn will cover their smell,
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causing the peonies not to be as fragrant.
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Although Fragrant Sleeves is more fragrant than ordinary peonies,
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it still can't compare to magnolias and other flowers.
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Therefore, if we create fragrances using traditional methods,
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the result will be lacking.
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Madam, in my opinion,
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we can add flowers to the base powder directly.
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This way, it can enhance the fragrance of the peonies.
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What do you think?
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Not bad at all. I've never seen a shop
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that adds flowers to the base powder before.
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And, we're using expensive peonies as well.
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If we can create a fragrance like that, it'll surely make us popular.
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But the amount of floral materials used will become much greater.
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Isn't the traditional method more reliable?
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The peony fragrance we make is already unique in the two markets.
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They still sell well if we don't put a lot of flowers in them.
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Since we've decided to make peony fragrances,
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we should make them the very best.
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We have to strive to be perfect in each process.
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We can't just rely on the title alone.
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Only then will we not let down the peonies in our courtyard
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and our patrons.
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Since none of you have any objections,
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let's get to work.
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- All right! - Let's get to work!
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Come.
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Mu Dan,
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there are five steps to the production of fragrant powder.
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The first four steps are all related to the base powder's creation.
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The selection of fragrant materials.
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Can we use this as a fragrant material as well?
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- Yeah. - This is great.
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If so, I'll harvest more of them.
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The creation of the fragrant powder.
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And extraction of the floral extract.
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We have floral extract now!
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Mu Dan!
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Come and see!
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Smell it.
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I'll do it.
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This is it.
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This is the smell. It's sweet and floral.
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Once we mix the base powder and floral extract,
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they'll turn into base powder that's ready for use after drying.
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After that, we'll reach the last step,
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which is the blending of fragrance.
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This is great.
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Mu Dan,
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it's all thanks to your reminder.
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The bark of peonies is fragrant enough to be used as fragrant materials.
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This way, we'll have more fragrant materials.
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It also promotes blood circulation and removes blemishes.
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Madam, is there anything we should take note during the last step?
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It's not hard to blend the fragrance. Anyone can do it.
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The strength of the fragrance and the amount used
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can be determined by the boss.
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Everyone worked hard on it together.
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How can I decide that based on my preferences?
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Let's decide it together.
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Sheng Yi, you may go first.
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Peonies are noble and elegant.
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I think the fragrant powder should have a light smell to it.
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This way, it's more refined.
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That's too light. Even a slight breeze will remove the fragrance.
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I suppose it's okay for normal ladies to use it.
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However, a laborer like me needs a long-lasting fragrance.
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No! That's a waste!
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We don't have many Fragrant Sleeves left.
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We'll only be able to make a few boxes if you make them that strong.
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That's fine.
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Besides Fragrant Sleeves,
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we have other floral materials as well.
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We can sell all of them at the same time.
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This way, our customers will have more choices.
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However, it's already taking us a long time to make the base powder.
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We still have to blend the fragrance, package them, and sell them as well.
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I'm afraid we lack manpower.
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I do have a solution.
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With it, there's no need to worry about the intensity of the fragrance.
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And, it can also solve the issue of insufficient manpower.
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(Western Marketplace)
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Excellent!
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The choices are almost the same as last year's.
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This is no fun at all.
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It's the same for the fragrant powders.
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All shops still sell the same varieties.
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I'm already tired of the ones they sell in Yao's.
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Your fragrant powder smells elegant and refined.
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Where did you buy it?
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That lady is doing a great job.
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Excellent!
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Excellent performance!
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I don't want your money! Take them back!
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I'm not a performing artist.
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Come and take a look!
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There's a new flower stall over there!
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We just operated not long ago!
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Come and visit our stall when you're free!
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It's...
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It's right here!
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It's on the banner! Do you guys see it?
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- This is the place. - Yeah.
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A unique approach! Create your own fragrance!
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Create what you like! Each has its unique fragrance!
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- This smells better. - Here.
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Here's your basket.
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Miss, that'll be 40 wen.
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Over here.
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- In the past, the fragrant powders they sell outside - Thank you.
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Have too sweet of a smell for me.
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Now, I can finally make my own fragrance.
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I want something unique that can captivate other people.
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I have some peppers at home. Can I add them to it?
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- Sure. - Really?
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- All right. Thank you, Madam. - Thank you.
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A unique approach! Each has their own fragrance!
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Create your own fragrance today!
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Come and take a look!
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Sheng Yi,
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we've covered the cost of the fertilizer we bought for Spring Night!
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This is great!
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So, once we sell the current batch of Spring Night,
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we'll be able to recoup our losses, right?
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It's more than that. We'll make a profit too.
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Sheng Yi.
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This is for you.
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We're managing the business together.
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Of course we have to split the profit evenly.
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I've opened an account in the bank house with your name.
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I've stored all of this month's profit in this account.
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You can bring your brother here
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and reunite with him soon enough.
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Mu Dan, thank you so much.
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There's no need to be this courteous with me.
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In the future, this will be your own fund.
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You no longer need to live at the mercy of other people.
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Sheng Yi.
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Remember this.
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In the future,
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you just need to follow your heart
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and live freely.
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My Lord, you're sick. Why did you not apply for leave?
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It's just a minor ailment. It's nothing worth mentioning.
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State affairs are more important.
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My Lord, you do love the people.
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I'm ashamed of myself.
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Since when was the court a theater?
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You guys pretend to be wise rulers and loyal subjects every day.
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Even if you guys aren't tired of it, I'm tired of it.
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Everyone.
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I'm here to relay His Majesty's message.
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His Majesty has caught a cold after studying all night last night.
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He won't be attending court sessions for the time being.
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Flower Bird Envoy, you've just delivered a new batch of trinkets to him.
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And now, His Majesty is sick, huh?
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What an unfortunate coincidence.
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Since His Majesty is sick, there's no reason to hold a court session.
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Guys, follow me. Let's visit His Majesty together.
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Lord Xu, please wait!
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What's the matter?
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His Majesty said that no one should visit him.
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He doesn't want the court affairs to be delayed because of him.
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Guys, please proceed with the state affairs.
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His Lordship is still here.
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His Lordship can make all the calls.
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Lord Xu, you understand our ruler the best.
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I'm sure you can understand his intention.
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Guys,
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please proceed with the discussion.
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I wish to discuss the tax levies of the Ministry of Revenue.
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Since the implementation of the new tax law,
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the court has continuously reduced the agricultural taxes year after year.
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However, after reviewing the local reports,
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I found that although the land tax has been reduced in various regions,
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the authorities still impose many other taxes on the farmers.
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Due to that, the people are still suffering
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while the national treasury is still empty.
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My Lord, you're in charge of its implementation.
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And now, there are changes in the implementation.
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Is that so?
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I think the new tax collection methods are varied.
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And, each region understands them differently.
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That's why such mistakes occur.
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What about this? I'll send my men to observe them tomorrow.
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I'll make sure the issue is resolved.
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This matter involves a wide range of issues.
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- I'm afraid... - Since His Lordship said he would resolve it,
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the issue would be resolved.
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Minister Zhang, do you not trust him?
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Hurry and proceed with the next agenda.
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You guys just finished staging an act of a wise ruler,
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and now, you guys are trying to intimidate a minister.
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Do you guys think that the imperial court is your playground?
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Flower Bird Envoy, how can we discuss state affairs
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when you're being so biased?
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So what if I'm biased in favor of His Lordship?
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Before this, I went to Luoyang for an inspection.
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The locals were enjoying their lives there.
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That proves that the state is doing well under His Lordship's leadership.
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How could we allow a clown like him to discuss state affairs with us?
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Minister Zhang, don't forget.
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I'm also the junior minister of the Court of Imperial Entertainments.
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Moreover,
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His Majesty and I are very close.
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Why can't I join the discussion?
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His Lordship and His Majesty are related by blood.
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I'm sure you all have also witnessed the achievements under his governance.
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Do you expect His Majesty to not trust us
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and trust outsiders like you all instead?
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You!
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It's no fun bickering with these old fools.
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I would rather play with my fish.
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You guys may continue.
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Farewell.
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I shall take my leave.
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The clown is finally leaving.
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Farewell.
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Everyone,
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let's continue.
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My Lord,
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Vice Minister Cui, who was in charge of appointing future officials,
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was accused by scholars.
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It's said that his documents were written by someone else on his behalf.
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I'm reporting this case as per my duty.
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My Lord, please resolve the issue.
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This is a huge deal.
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It requires a thorough investigation.
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Why don't we put it aside for now?
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Scholars are the pillars of the state! How can we brush them off like this?
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Vice Minister Cui's despicable deed
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is enough to prove that the place of selecting virtuous individuals
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have become a place for private dealings!
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The prosperity of the nation is closely related to its talents.
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If so, the act of selecting talents should be prioritized above all else.
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The reformation of the imperial exam has to be executed.
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I've already drafted a new proposal.
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My Lord, please review it.
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First, the selection system has to be standardized.
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Those in office also need to be re-examined and judged.
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Those who do not deserve their positions shall be removed from office.
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Second, lower the requirements for the imperial exam.
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The admission quota should also be reallocated.
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The admission ratio between official and private schools, which was 9:1,
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should become 6:4.
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- Lord Xu. - None...
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Official schools were established by the court.
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Those who are admitted are all kin of officials and ministers.
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They're fine talents.
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Naturally, the admission quota from official schools should be higher.
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The characters of commoners are varied.
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If you appoint many of them to become officials, it'll cause trouble.
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I come from a humble background as well.
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The late emperor appointed me to be the grand tutor of the crown prince.
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Advisor,
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are you trying to insult me?
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Or are you trying to insult the late emperor?
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This...
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Lord Xu, please don't spout such nonsense.
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I dare not insult the late emperor.
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Sorry. It was a slip of the tongue.
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Everyone,
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the country and its people
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are fundamentally made up of countless ordinary commoners.
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Only by allowing them to step into the officialdom
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can they truly work for the benefit of the people.
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My Lord, if you truly care about the people,
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please cleanse the corrupt officialdom.
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From now on, place less importance on family background
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and more on one's talent.
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I concur!
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I concur!
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- I concur! - I concur!
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Xu Zu Ping is cunning indeed.
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He took action before seeking approval.
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We couldn't do anything about him.
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My Lord, don't worry.
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I've already ordered my men to write a memorial for Vice Minister Cui.
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Once the scholar who filed the complaint is properly settled,
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and the local officials stop recommending candidates for the imperial exam,
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it should be possible to find a compromise.
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The masses of ordinary scholars
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are just like this cup of water.
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Their prosperity and downfall are decided by him.
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All of them follow the lead of Xu Zu Ping.
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Xu Zu Ping
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is the cup that can gather all this water.
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However, if the cup shatters,
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no matter how much tea there is, it'll be spilled.
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It won't be able to gather again.
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Xu Zu Ping has served the court across two dynasties.
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My Lord, shouldn't you think twice before acting?
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He doesn't want to retire or submit to my rule.
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He has obstructed me many times.
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However, His Majesty trusts him very much.
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I cannot go overboard.
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But he's been a thorn in my flesh for too long.
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Understood.
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I'll get to it immediately.
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My Lord, Assistant Minister Li is seeking an audience.
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Let him in.
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Yes, My Lord.
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Greetings, My Lord.
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Zi Shu, seems like you're not accustomed to life in Chang'an yet.
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You still think that you're the son of a lowly official, huh?
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Even the clerks in the Ministry of Revenue know about our ties, you know?
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Son-in-law, you're the assistant minister,
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yet you forgot about it, huh?
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Father-in-law, please don't blame me.
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You Zhen and I aren't married yet.
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That's why I dare not address you as such.
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Father-in-law, although you've been taking care of me,
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I'm serving the Ministry of Revenue diligently.
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I don't wish to announce our ties
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and receive preferential treatments from others.
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Such gossip shouldn't mean anything to you.
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Why are you here today?
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Father-in-law,
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I have reviewed the Ministry of Revenue's records for the past few years.
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I found that the Ministry of Revenue's finances have been unbalanced
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largely due to flooding.
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If we wish to resolve this issue, we should tackle the flooding issue.
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I have studied the water systems of various regions
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and drafted a policy proposal.
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Father-in-law, please review it.
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Zi Shu,
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what's with that?
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I've been busy with the policy proposal
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until I forgot to change my clothes.
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I think I got ink on it by accident.
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As the spouse of the county princess,
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everything you do and wear
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represent me and my family.
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When an official is outside, they must care about their status and dignity.
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Yes, Father-in-law.
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And,
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You Zhen was the one who prepared your clothing and accessories.
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You should cherish them.
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Do not forget your duties.
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I understand.
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As for the policy proposal,
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I'll review it later.
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The peach blossoms on the outskirts of the city are in full bloom.
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If you're free,
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you should take a walk with You Zhen.
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Yes, Father-in-law.
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If so, I shall take my leave first.
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Mu Dan.
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Here. Try this.
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It's sweet with a wonderful floral aroma.
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I'm glad that you like it.
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You told me to extract flower extract for the powder.
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That's why I thought that I could use it to make snacks.
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Miss, no matter what you do, I'll keep you company.
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You loved steamed rose cakes since young.
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You should have some
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so that you'll have the energy to mess up the deal on my behalf.
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I'll have them together with you once the deal is over.
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Miss! Head to the shop! I'll stall them!
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- Get out of the way! - Go away!
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Miss, just go!
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- Get out of the way! - Miss, hurry!
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Hurry and stop Miss!
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- Hurry! - Yes, sir!
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Miss!
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- Get out of the way! - Miss!
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Yu Lu.
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Yu Lu, don't scare me, okay?
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Yu Lu, please wake up, okay?
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This is delicious.
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Mu Dan?
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What's wrong?
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It's nothing.
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It just reminded me of a late friend.
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I'm sure she'll love the flower cookies you make
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if she's still alive.
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Don't cry.
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Sheng Yi, since the cookies you make are delicious,
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if we give them out as free gifts for our patrons,
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I'm sure we'll be able to retain more customers.
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How many of them have you made?
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Initially, I made 50 of them.
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But Chuan Yu caught how fragrant they were right after they were done.
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They took all of them.
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He's the Flower Bird Envoy,
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yet he's even taking food from commoners like us?
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We're working tirelessly
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so that we won't owe him any interest.
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But him? He's taking advantage of us.
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Where did they go?
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I'll head there myself today.
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If you come with me,
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I know you'll finish the cookies.
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Fine. I won't join you.
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But My Lord, what if someone comes here to look for you
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and asks me why I didn't join you in having fun with the dancers?
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What should I tell them?
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Tell them to think about it.
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We'll be doing our own things even if you join me there.
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Wouldn't that be weird?
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My Lord, take care.
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Lend me your horse.
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Thanks.
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So, does it make sense if Miss He joins him
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in having fun with the dancers?
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- Again! - Continue!
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- Come. - I'll surely do better this time.
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I'm going to test you.
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I have seven cookies here.
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Now, I've given you one cookie. How many cookies do I have left?
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Five pieces.
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Tang.
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If you still don't get it right,
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I cannot give you this cookie.
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Big Brother!
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Tang.
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Mister said he could not give me the cookie
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if I don't get the question right!
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Tang, don't cry.
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Don't cry.
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Let me ask you this.
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Mister gave you three cookies just now.
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And now, I've given you two more cookies.
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How many cookies do you have now?
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Seven.
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You can ask Mister for a cookie first.
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Tell him that it's mine.
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- Big Brother! - Just look at you.
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- Big Brother! - What's wrong?
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Big Brother, I don't know how to use your slingshot.
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- Here's a cookie. - Can you teach me how to use it?
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Thank you, Mister.
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- Sure. - Don't cry, okay?
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If you want to be accurate with your shot,
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firstly, you have to hold the slingshot well.
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Aim at your target.
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Fire!
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Thief! There's no way to run!
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Boy, you're interesting.
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I'm not a thief. On the contrary,
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I'm here to catch a thief.
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I'm here to catch the thief who stole my cookies.
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Flower Bird Envoy,
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you stole my cookies and used them as your gifts.
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And now, you're pelting me with stones.
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Is this how you set an example?
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Aren't you afraid
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that you'll lead them astray?
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I'm a bad example in the first place.
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They might turn out good
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if they learn from a bad example, you know?
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I was wondering
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why today's snacks were much more delicious than usual.
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Sui Zhi loves to joke around.
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Miss, please don't hold it against him.
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Hurry. Come and have tea with us.
522
00:30:42,989 --> 00:30:44,790
- Slow down! - Okay.
523
00:30:47,181 --> 00:30:48,181
Big Brother!
524
00:30:49,501 --> 00:30:52,361
Mr. Wu, is this an orphanage?
525
00:30:53,421 --> 00:30:55,561
This is where I live together with the children.
526
00:30:55,981 --> 00:30:57,882
Although they've lost their parents,
527
00:30:58,140 --> 00:30:59,281
they're not orphans.
528
00:31:01,421 --> 00:31:02,561
I was too narrow-minded.
529
00:31:02,860 --> 00:31:04,069
Mr. Wu, please don't blame me for that.
530
00:31:04,093 --> 00:31:08,482
It's fine. I just don't want the children to think that they're different.
531
00:31:10,421 --> 00:31:12,281
They're being properly taken care of here.
532
00:31:12,661 --> 00:31:14,242
And, they have many siblings here too.
533
00:31:14,780 --> 00:31:16,242
Compared to other children,
534
00:31:16,741 --> 00:31:18,482
they might be happier.
535
00:31:19,820 --> 00:31:20,820
That does sound
536
00:31:21,501 --> 00:31:22,501
pretty good.
537
00:31:22,780 --> 00:31:26,081
Although they can't compare to children from wealthy backgrounds,
538
00:31:26,540 --> 00:31:27,882
with Sui Zhi looking after them,
539
00:31:28,140 --> 00:31:29,997
they don't need to worry about the basic necessities.
540
00:31:30,021 --> 00:31:31,162
And, they even have teachers
541
00:31:31,501 --> 00:31:34,361
teaching them how to read and write.
542
00:31:35,661 --> 00:31:37,581
I would never believe that the Flower Bird Envoy
543
00:31:38,021 --> 00:31:40,361
would do chores and coax children himself
544
00:31:40,661 --> 00:31:43,340
had I not been here to witness it myself.
545
00:31:45,181 --> 00:31:48,780
Mr. Wu, it seems like he's very close to you.
546
00:31:48,860 --> 00:31:50,321
You said you were from Luoyang.
547
00:31:50,661 --> 00:31:53,962
Why did you end up taking care of these children together with him here?
548
00:31:54,860 --> 00:31:57,801
Back then, I left my hometown and got a job in the Jiang Residence
549
00:31:58,100 --> 00:32:00,321
in order to make some money.
550
00:32:00,820 --> 00:32:02,900
I'm also somewhat adept at the practice of medicine.
551
00:32:03,221 --> 00:32:07,002
Therefore, the servants in the residence came to me when they were sick.
552
00:32:07,340 --> 00:32:09,181
After that, Sui Zhi's mother
553
00:32:09,261 --> 00:32:12,121
made me their housekeeper.
554
00:32:12,620 --> 00:32:15,361
I guess I watched over Sui Zhi as he grew up.
555
00:32:16,741 --> 00:32:19,081
No wonder he respects you so much.
556
00:32:23,941 --> 00:32:24,941
Mr. Wu,
557
00:32:25,501 --> 00:32:28,002
was the Flower Bird Envoy unruly as well when he was young?
558
00:32:30,221 --> 00:32:33,002
Sui Zhi just appears to be unruly and defiant.
559
00:32:33,300 --> 00:32:35,841
Actually, he's pure and kind.
560
00:32:37,261 --> 00:32:38,882
After Madam passed away,
561
00:32:39,261 --> 00:32:40,722
all of the servants were dismissed.
562
00:32:41,021 --> 00:32:43,121
There was also a famine that year.
563
00:32:44,300 --> 00:32:46,361
Many children had lost their homes.
564
00:32:46,741 --> 00:32:49,162
Sui Zhi hired me again
565
00:32:49,380 --> 00:32:51,700
so that I could take care of these children on his behalf.
566
00:32:55,741 --> 00:32:56,882
What are you doing?
567
00:32:57,221 --> 00:32:59,621
Madam Wang, who was supposed to bathe the children, is sick.
568
00:32:59,941 --> 00:33:01,145
Do you think I'll allow you to tail me here
569
00:33:01,169 --> 00:33:03,129
if I didn't lack manpower?
570
00:33:03,501 --> 00:33:04,501
You'll bathe the girls.
571
00:33:05,741 --> 00:33:09,002
Although you're my debtor, I'm not a slave.
572
00:33:09,340 --> 00:33:10,649
Not only did you not pay me for the cookies,
573
00:33:10,673 --> 00:33:12,036
but you're also ordering me around.
574
00:33:12,060 --> 00:33:13,361
This makes no sense at all.
575
00:33:14,380 --> 00:33:15,561
You're stingy, aren't you?
576
00:33:16,941 --> 00:33:19,596
You may deduct the price of the cookies and labor wages from the profit.
577
00:33:19,620 --> 00:33:20,620
Are you happy now?
578
00:33:24,860 --> 00:33:27,460
That big brother of yours was rude even though he needed my help.
579
00:33:27,860 --> 00:33:30,002
But since you guys are so adorable,
580
00:33:30,221 --> 00:33:31,781
I'll help you guys with the bath, okay?
581
00:33:31,941 --> 00:33:34,561
Miss, are you Big Brother's wife?
582
00:33:35,661 --> 00:33:36,661
- No. - No.
583
00:33:39,661 --> 00:33:42,780
If so, why did you make Big Brother all those cookies?
584
00:33:42,860 --> 00:33:44,761
Why are you helping him out?
585
00:33:45,100 --> 00:33:47,242
Of course it's because she owes me a lot.
586
00:33:54,461 --> 00:33:55,801
Ignore him. That's not true.
587
00:33:55,981 --> 00:33:56,981
Let's go.
588
00:34:02,501 --> 00:34:03,501
Slow down.
589
00:34:03,941 --> 00:34:04,941
Be careful.
590
00:34:07,300 --> 00:34:09,161
I'm going to catch you all!
591
00:34:10,501 --> 00:34:13,762
Mister, come and catch me!
592
00:34:15,060 --> 00:34:16,521
Here, sit down.
593
00:34:16,700 --> 00:34:18,757
- I'm over here! - I'll teach you guys how to write.
594
00:34:18,781 --> 00:34:20,741
Mister, you're cheating!
595
00:34:20,821 --> 00:34:21,861
Mister, you're cheating!
596
00:34:21,941 --> 00:34:24,237
The horizontal stroke must be even. The vertical stroke must be straight.
597
00:34:24,261 --> 00:34:25,442
You won't be able to escape!
598
00:34:30,821 --> 00:34:32,641
They're your siblings indeed.
599
00:34:33,341 --> 00:34:35,061
They behave like monkeys even in a bathtub.
600
00:34:35,957 --> 00:34:38,620
- You can't catch me! - Come.
601
00:34:38,781 --> 00:34:40,282
Madam Wang is old.
602
00:34:40,461 --> 00:34:43,041
Why don't you help them take baths in the future?
603
00:34:44,022 --> 00:34:45,052
Sure.
604
00:34:45,341 --> 00:34:49,241
As long as you deduct the labor wages from our monthly profit.
605
00:34:49,620 --> 00:34:50,620
Fine.
606
00:34:57,660 --> 00:34:59,402
I'm over here!
607
00:35:00,461 --> 00:35:01,461
Jiang Chang Yang,
608
00:35:02,140 --> 00:35:04,002
you don't look like a corrupt official
609
00:35:05,220 --> 00:35:06,740
when you spend time with the children.
610
00:35:07,420 --> 00:35:10,361
You've finally noticed the merits of a wealthy person like me, huh?
611
00:35:12,740 --> 00:35:14,442
You're obviously kind.
612
00:35:15,620 --> 00:35:16,882
Why are you trying to hide it?
613
00:35:18,140 --> 00:35:19,900
Are you worried that someone might find out?
614
00:35:20,620 --> 00:35:21,740
If I wish to hide something,
615
00:35:22,540 --> 00:35:24,060
you will never be able to discover it.
616
00:35:25,772 --> 00:35:27,757
If you wish to improve my reputation upon heading back,
617
00:35:27,781 --> 00:35:29,081
I won't stop you from doing so.
618
00:35:29,981 --> 00:35:32,002
However, I assume no one will believe you.
619
00:35:32,612 --> 00:35:34,874
They'll criticize me for being pretentious instead.
620
00:35:44,180 --> 00:35:46,121
I'm not as noble as you think.
621
00:35:47,021 --> 00:35:48,061
It's just that my treasury
622
00:35:48,378 --> 00:35:50,178
has too much money.
623
00:35:50,540 --> 00:35:53,317
I'm doing kind deeds with my extra money so that I can earn good karma.
624
00:35:53,341 --> 00:35:54,501
After all, you know this too.
625
00:35:55,260 --> 00:35:57,762
There are plenty of people who curse me.
626
00:36:04,381 --> 00:36:06,561
Look! I'm over here!
627
00:36:13,060 --> 00:36:14,501
- Come! - Hide!
628
00:36:14,740 --> 00:36:16,002
Go and hide!
629
00:36:37,301 --> 00:36:40,482
I've thought of a way to improve the last batch of Fragrant Sleeves.
630
00:36:40,941 --> 00:36:42,781
The number of flowers should not be excessive.
631
00:36:43,100 --> 00:36:45,340
No more than three flowers should be left on each plant.
632
00:36:45,620 --> 00:36:48,721
The leaves need to be pruned to prevent them from stealing nutrients.
633
00:36:53,060 --> 00:36:55,842
We'll use larger pots and increase the thickness of the base soil.
634
00:36:56,180 --> 00:36:58,601
This way, the roots have ample space to grow.
635
00:36:59,140 --> 00:37:00,781
We'll carve a crescent moon into the pot
636
00:37:00,861 --> 00:37:03,901
to remind the buyers that they need to place them indoors.
637
00:37:03,981 --> 00:37:05,541
They shouldn't be placed under the sun.
638
00:37:10,620 --> 00:37:13,681
We'll give each customer a vat of fertilizer for free
639
00:37:13,941 --> 00:37:16,421
so that it'll be cheaper for them to look after their plants.
640
00:37:34,301 --> 00:37:35,301
Mu Dan.
641
00:37:35,620 --> 00:37:38,601
Flower Bird Envoy is actually paying us for the flower cookies now.
642
00:37:39,153 --> 00:37:40,208
Chuan Yu even said
643
00:37:40,289 --> 00:37:43,129
that the Jiang Residence will order 100 flower cookies from us monthly.
644
00:37:43,620 --> 00:37:45,121
He's a man of his word indeed.
645
00:37:46,421 --> 00:37:47,421
Sheng Yi.
646
00:37:47,981 --> 00:37:49,362
What kind of person
647
00:37:50,100 --> 00:37:51,620
do you think the Flower Bird Envoy is?
648
00:37:52,421 --> 00:37:54,842
He's always smiling.
649
00:37:55,901 --> 00:37:58,081
He's not as despicable as the rumors made him to be.
650
00:37:59,260 --> 00:38:00,797
Children are the purest and most innocent.
651
00:38:00,821 --> 00:38:03,201
If they like someone, they cannot hide it.
652
00:38:03,901 --> 00:38:06,221
I can see that he's sincere in looking after the children.
653
00:38:06,941 --> 00:38:09,482
Maybe the Flower Bird Envoy isn't a bad guy after all.
654
00:38:10,180 --> 00:38:11,802
Maybe he just likes money.
655
00:38:14,421 --> 00:38:16,882
He's a stingy person usually.
656
00:38:17,740 --> 00:38:20,802
Why would he spend money to do such kind deeds?
657
00:38:22,140 --> 00:38:23,922
I wonder which side
658
00:38:24,700 --> 00:38:25,802
is his true side.
659
00:38:27,540 --> 00:38:28,540
Mu Dan,
660
00:38:28,660 --> 00:38:31,081
why do you care about his character that much?
661
00:38:32,421 --> 00:38:33,681
Don't tell me you fell for him?
662
00:38:35,700 --> 00:38:37,081
What are you thinking?
663
00:38:38,220 --> 00:38:40,381
He's our landlord cum debtor.
664
00:38:40,461 --> 00:38:43,060
Knowing his character well will benefit our business, you know?
665
00:38:44,901 --> 00:38:45,901
You do have a point.
666
00:38:46,060 --> 00:38:47,060
Help me out.
667
00:38:48,901 --> 00:38:49,901
Be careful.
668
00:38:52,381 --> 00:38:54,741
So, have you not thought of finding yourself a good husband
669
00:38:55,220 --> 00:38:57,201
after we make enough money?
670
00:38:59,540 --> 00:39:02,282
Once you get married, your life won't be this carefree.
671
00:39:02,501 --> 00:39:05,482
Besides, marriages are expensive.
672
00:39:05,700 --> 00:39:07,121
I'm staying away from them.
673
00:39:08,981 --> 00:39:10,901
Mu Dan! Sheng Yi!
674
00:39:11,213 --> 00:39:12,354
Why are you back?
675
00:39:12,454 --> 00:39:13,609
The peony fragrant powder was sold out
676
00:39:13,633 --> 00:39:15,037
in two hours since we didn't have much.
677
00:39:15,061 --> 00:39:16,757
My mother said she would tend to the stall.
678
00:39:16,781 --> 00:39:18,856
She wants me to transport all of our Spring Nights there.
679
00:39:18,880 --> 00:39:20,397
- This is great. - You can take all of these.
680
00:39:20,421 --> 00:39:21,421
All right.
681
00:39:21,580 --> 00:39:23,882
The improved Fragrant Sleeves are growing well.
682
00:39:24,301 --> 00:39:27,442
No one is asking us for a refund now.
683
00:39:29,260 --> 00:39:32,081
Now, our fragrant powder business is booming too.
684
00:39:32,461 --> 00:39:34,301
We've finally made it, huh?
685
00:39:34,461 --> 00:39:36,397
Luckily, we managed to give everyone a refund back then.
686
00:39:36,421 --> 00:39:39,101
Not only did our business not deteriorate, but it improved instead.
687
00:39:39,660 --> 00:39:42,060
Once these peonies are out of the market,
688
00:39:42,140 --> 00:39:44,781
we can rent a shop in the Western Marketplace
689
00:39:44,861 --> 00:39:46,757
using the profit from selling the fragrant powder and Spring Nights.
690
00:39:46,781 --> 00:39:47,781
Really?
691
00:39:48,180 --> 00:39:50,081
But it costs a lot to rent a shop.
692
00:39:50,861 --> 00:39:52,402
Can we truly afford that?
693
00:39:52,781 --> 00:39:54,721
We sell products that other people don't have.
694
00:39:54,941 --> 00:39:56,721
That's good enough for us to set up a shop.
695
00:39:57,220 --> 00:40:00,362
Besides, although we started out selling potted peonies,
696
00:40:00,580 --> 00:40:03,260
it's just a clever move that takes advantage of the current season.
697
00:40:03,461 --> 00:40:06,442
If we wish to maintain our business, we have to invent new products.
698
00:40:08,941 --> 00:40:12,282
I always thought that our courtyard wasn't big enough.
699
00:40:13,060 --> 00:40:16,721
If we could rent a shop with a garden,
700
00:40:17,313 --> 00:40:19,653
by then, we could sell our products in the shop
701
00:40:19,941 --> 00:40:22,261
while nurturing all kinds of plants in the garden.
702
00:40:22,341 --> 00:40:24,021
We'll be killing two birds with one stone.
703
00:40:24,180 --> 00:40:26,477
As long as we're able to grow flowers that other people don't have,
704
00:40:26,501 --> 00:40:29,121
we can use the damaged flowers to make fragrant powder.
705
00:40:29,381 --> 00:40:31,781
If so, we can maintain our fragrant powder business as well.
706
00:40:32,301 --> 00:40:33,442
That's great.
707
00:40:33,861 --> 00:40:35,501
Mother was fretting over it all day long.
708
00:40:35,580 --> 00:40:37,028
She was afraid that we might go out of business
709
00:40:37,052 --> 00:40:38,519
after selling out the peony fragrant powder.
710
00:40:38,543 --> 00:40:40,863
However, if we introduce new fragrant powder periodically,
711
00:40:41,260 --> 00:40:44,121
we won't need to worry about other people stealing our recipes.
712
00:40:44,381 --> 00:40:46,060
- That's right. - You're right.
713
00:40:46,180 --> 00:40:48,861
Think about it. Even if peonies never go out of season,
714
00:40:48,941 --> 00:40:50,878
our customers will get tired of them after one year.
715
00:40:50,902 --> 00:40:52,477
It's more attractive if we introduce new fragrant powders
716
00:40:52,501 --> 00:40:54,362
for all four seasons.
717
00:40:54,821 --> 00:40:55,821
You have a point.
718
00:40:55,981 --> 00:40:56,981
Da Fu,
719
00:40:57,140 --> 00:40:58,980
my expertise is growing flowers.
720
00:40:59,060 --> 00:41:01,700
I'll have to depend on Madam Sun for the fragrant powder business.
721
00:41:02,260 --> 00:41:03,260
Don't worry about it.
722
00:41:05,901 --> 00:41:07,580
Sheng Yi, I've given it some thought.
723
00:41:07,660 --> 00:41:09,460
If we do open a shop,
724
00:41:09,540 --> 00:41:11,842
besides selling fresh flowers that are affordable,
725
00:41:12,060 --> 00:41:14,020
I would also like to sell some branded varieties.
726
00:41:14,341 --> 00:41:15,802
You're the most meticulous among us.
727
00:41:16,021 --> 00:41:18,802
You're already very skilled at cultivating common flowers.
728
00:41:19,180 --> 00:41:22,701
In the future, I wish to spend more time developing branded varieties.
729
00:41:22,781 --> 00:41:24,461
I'll leave the rest of the flowers to you.
730
00:41:25,260 --> 00:41:27,121
Just leave it to me. Don't worry.
731
00:41:27,301 --> 00:41:29,221
So, once the Spring Nights are sold out,
732
00:41:29,301 --> 00:41:30,917
will we sell herbaceous peonies as our main product?
733
00:41:30,941 --> 00:41:31,941
Of course.
734
00:41:32,060 --> 00:41:33,636
There's a wide variety of herbaceous peonies out there.
735
00:41:33,660 --> 00:41:35,100
We have plenty of varieties to sell.
736
00:41:35,941 --> 00:41:38,980
By the way, I've bought some herbaceous peonies from the flower farmers.
737
00:41:39,060 --> 00:41:42,521
We can shift them to the courtyard and develop them by tomorrow.
738
00:41:43,700 --> 00:41:45,277
You can go ahead and develop them tomorrow.
739
00:41:45,301 --> 00:41:47,021
Just leave the flower stall to Da Fu and I.
740
00:41:47,220 --> 00:41:48,220
Okay.
741
00:41:49,981 --> 00:41:51,357
- Come. - You're almost done, right?
742
00:41:51,381 --> 00:41:53,100
- Almost. Align the front pots. - Okay.
743
00:41:53,100 --> 00:41:58,100
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