WEBVTT 00:00:08.800 --> 00:00:13.160 align:center It's a clever plan, but it doesn't seem like your usual approach. 00:00:13.160 --> 00:00:15.120 align:center Which advisor gave you this idea? 00:00:15.120 --> 00:00:16.640 align:center Spill it. 00:00:17.800 --> 00:00:21.600 align:center It was a female advisor. 00:00:21.600 --> 00:00:22.920 align:center A woman? 00:00:22.920 --> 00:00:24.440 align:center Who? 00:00:24.440 --> 00:00:26.160 align:center Who? 00:00:29.280 --> 00:00:32.200 align:center You won't tell me? So mysterious. 00:00:32.200 --> 00:00:33.960 align:center Don't tell me it's your sweetheart. 00:00:33.960 --> 00:00:35.960 align:center What are you saying? 00:00:43.120 --> 00:00:45.520 align:center Come on, just tell me which family she's from. 00:00:45.520 --> 00:00:48.840 align:center I will pull out all the stops to arrange a match for you. 00:00:48.840 --> 00:00:50.520 align:center Stop joking around. 00:00:50.520 --> 00:00:54.400 align:center My mother is still unwell. Don't go spouting nonsense to her. 00:00:55.520 --> 00:00:59.760 align:center Still, if you ask me, aren't you overthinking this case? 00:00:59.760 --> 00:01:01.800 align:center Hearing that your mother is ill, 00:01:01.800 --> 00:01:06.000 align:center His and Her Majesty have sent court physicians several times to check on her. 00:01:06.000 --> 00:01:07.840 align:center They seem as concerned as ever. 00:01:07.840 --> 00:01:10.200 align:center And with Grand Secretary Wu mediating in court, 00:01:10.200 --> 00:01:13.280 align:center I'd say His Majesty will at most issue a mild reprimand. 00:01:13.280 --> 00:01:15.920 align:center Nothing serious will happen to the Duke of Ding. 00:01:17.840 --> 00:01:19.640 align:center Let's hope so. 00:01:45.000 --> 00:01:47.360 align:center Grand Secretary! Grand Secretary! 00:01:48.760 --> 00:01:51.320 align:center What I said before His Majesty wasn't directed at you. 00:01:51.320 --> 00:01:55.840 align:center I had to answer His Majesty's question impartially. 00:01:56.920 --> 00:01:59.040 align:center Impartially... 00:01:59.040 --> 00:02:02.640 align:center For the sake of stabilizing the court, you did right. 00:02:02.640 --> 00:02:05.920 align:center But this matter concerns major issues in the southeast. 00:02:05.920 --> 00:02:09.200 align:center It has nothing to do with the Ministry of Rites, right? 00:02:11.280 --> 00:02:13.360 align:center It's the time of the Dragon Boat Festival. 00:02:13.360 --> 00:02:19.440 align:center Minister Dou, why don't you take a few days off to rest at home? 00:02:22.040 --> 00:02:26.200 align:center Since you've said so, I'll follow your instructions. 00:02:42.000 --> 00:02:44.160 align:center Grand Secretary Wu. 00:02:44.160 --> 00:02:47.040 align:center Is Minister Dou from the western Dou family of the capital? 00:02:47.040 --> 00:02:48.920 align:center Yes. 00:02:48.920 --> 00:02:51.080 align:center After reading the officials' impeachment memorials, 00:02:51.080 --> 00:02:54.040 align:center His Majesty inquired about Meisun's health. 00:02:54.040 --> 00:02:56.520 align:center His Majesty was clearly concerned about him. 00:02:56.520 --> 00:03:00.240 align:center But Dou Shishu claimed that the Duke of Ding's detention and return to the capital 00:03:00.240 --> 00:03:02.640 align:center could destabilize the southeastern regions. 00:03:02.640 --> 00:03:04.400 align:center Isn't that just a veiled way 00:03:04.400 --> 00:03:08.200 align:center of accusing Meisun of amassing troops and risking rebellion? 00:03:09.000 --> 00:03:11.320 align:center Does he have a grudge against my uncle? 00:03:11.320 --> 00:03:13.560 align:center Before his promotion to the Ministry of Rites, 00:03:13.560 --> 00:03:19.240 align:center he was a cautious and low-profile official who never overstepped. 00:03:19.240 --> 00:03:21.680 align:center Turns out, he was simply biding his time, 00:03:21.680 --> 00:03:25.080 align:center eyeing a seat in the Grand Secretariat all along. 00:03:25.080 --> 00:03:27.200 align:center If my uncle is painted as a traitor, 00:03:27.200 --> 00:03:31.280 align:center then he, as the one who speaks out against him, would earn credit for rooting out treachery. 00:03:31.280 --> 00:03:33.080 align:center Take good care of your mother. 00:03:33.080 --> 00:03:37.400 align:center When Meisun returns to the capital, the Grand Secretariat will figure out a solution. 00:03:37.880 --> 00:03:39.720 align:center Thank you, Grand Secretary Wu. 00:03:44.520 --> 00:03:47.480 align:center Have you ever tried the Dou family's rice dumplings? 00:03:47.480 --> 00:03:49.120 align:center Rice dumplings? 00:03:49.120 --> 00:03:51.320 align:center You should try some. 00:03:55.800 --> 00:04:00.200 align:center That Fourth Young Lady must've tipped off her uncle then. 00:04:00.200 --> 00:04:02.080 align:center What a scheming woman! 00:04:02.080 --> 00:04:06.480 align:center Didn't you praise her for being sharp, righteous, and loyal before? 00:04:06.480 --> 00:04:09.600 align:center I've never been good at judging people. 00:04:10.440 --> 00:04:12.360 align:center If she were really plotting against Uncle, 00:04:12.360 --> 00:04:14.960 align:center the Shadow Guards would have already stormed Tan Manor. 00:04:14.960 --> 00:04:18.000 align:center Yet everything there is peaceful, the child is well cared for. 00:04:18.000 --> 00:04:21.960 align:center Plus, General Yan is keeping an eye on her. 00:04:21.960 --> 00:04:23.560 align:center That makes it even stranger. 00:04:23.560 --> 00:04:25.720 align:center She has been living in seclusion in the countryside. 00:04:25.720 --> 00:04:28.480 align:center How does she know so much about court affairs? 00:04:29.120 --> 00:04:30.680 align:center There's another possibility. 00:04:30.680 --> 00:04:35.200 align:center It's not just Dou Shishu, perhaps the entire Dou family is her pawn. 00:04:35.200 --> 00:04:38.280 align:center She can orchestrate moves from afar, manipulating people. 00:04:38.280 --> 00:04:42.200 align:center The young lord could be her leverage against us. 00:04:42.200 --> 00:04:45.040 align:center If that's true, it's hard to imagine 00:04:45.040 --> 00:04:49.120 align:center that someone as beautiful as Fourth Young Lady would be so cruelly calculating? 00:04:50.920 --> 00:04:52.320 align:center Uncle hasn't reached the capital. 00:04:52.320 --> 00:04:54.880 align:center And we've already clashed with the Dou family twice. 00:04:54.880 --> 00:04:59.200 align:center There will undoubtedly be more to come. 00:04:59.200 --> 00:05:03.680 align:center We must uncover their true intentions. 00:05:07.960 --> 00:05:13.480 align:center Xingyi has long suffered from rheumatism, 00:05:13.480 --> 00:05:16.840 align:center so I sent him some mugwort oil for relief. 00:05:16.840 --> 00:05:21.760 align:center It wasn't anything valuable, yet he still returned it. 00:05:21.760 --> 00:05:25.800 align:center We're in-laws and colleagues in court, 00:05:25.800 --> 00:05:29.880 align:center but the way he avoids any connection, it's as if we're complete strangers. 00:05:31.240 --> 00:05:35.840 align:center My father fears giving others cause to fault him, lest it implicates our family. 00:05:35.840 --> 00:05:37.240 align:center Despite your busy official duties, 00:05:37.240 --> 00:05:40.920 align:center you still keep my father's health in mind while you're home on break, 00:05:40.920 --> 00:05:42.280 align:center I must thank you for that. 00:05:42.280 --> 00:05:44.040 align:center No need for thanks. 00:05:44.040 --> 00:05:45.840 align:center We're family, after all. 00:05:45.840 --> 00:05:47.600 align:center While I'm home on leave, 00:05:47.600 --> 00:05:50.720 align:center there's actually something I'd like to discuss with you and Shiying. 00:05:50.720 --> 00:05:52.400 align:center Have a seat. 00:05:52.400 --> 00:05:58.040 align:center Shougu is 23 this year, and Ming'er is 16, aren't they? 00:05:58.040 --> 00:05:59.640 align:center Yes. 00:05:59.640 --> 00:06:03.240 align:center If there were a son in the family, he'd be preparing for the imperial exams now. 00:06:03.240 --> 00:06:05.080 align:center I've failed to provide an heir for the Dou family 00:06:05.080 --> 00:06:08.000 align:center and have burdened you with concerns for the family's future. 00:06:08.000 --> 00:06:10.200 align:center It's my fault. 00:06:11.560 --> 00:06:16.320 align:center You've been managing the entire household. How could it be your fault? 00:06:16.320 --> 00:06:18.040 align:center If anyone's to blame, it's Seventh Brother. 00:06:18.040 --> 00:06:21.920 align:center Even as an official, his heart is still set on academia. 00:06:21.920 --> 00:06:24.600 align:center He has no grasp of court dynamics or political affairs. 00:06:24.600 --> 00:06:27.320 align:center If our family wants to secure our footing, 00:06:28.000 --> 00:06:30.160 align:center we can't rely on just one family. 00:06:30.160 --> 00:06:33.880 align:center If Ming'er marries Young Master Wu, 00:06:33.880 --> 00:06:38.000 align:center our families will become one, united in purpose. 00:06:38.000 --> 00:06:40.040 align:center The children actually have a lot in common. 00:06:40.040 --> 00:06:42.800 align:center They're just a little shy around each other. 00:06:42.800 --> 00:06:46.400 align:center In this case, invite Dezhen to our Dragon Boat Festival banquet. 00:06:46.400 --> 00:06:48.600 align:center As elders, it's our duty to give them a nudge. 00:06:48.600 --> 00:06:50.840 align:center All right, I'll send the invitation. 00:06:50.840 --> 00:06:55.480 align:center Also, the Marquis of Jining has finished his three-year mourning period. 00:06:55.480 --> 00:06:58.800 align:center It's time to address his informal engagement with Shougu. 00:06:58.800 --> 00:07:01.040 align:center Include him in the invitation and see where it leads. 00:07:01.040 --> 00:07:03.480 align:center I'll speak to Shiying about it. 00:07:03.480 --> 00:07:05.080 align:center Understood. 00:07:05.080 --> 00:07:08.840 align:center It'd be great if Young Lady Ming married Young Master Wu, 00:07:08.840 --> 00:07:12.360 align:center but wasn't Dou Zhao's childhood engagement already called off? 00:07:12.360 --> 00:07:16.040 align:center Why is Fifth Master suddenly so invested in it again? 00:07:16.040 --> 00:07:18.040 align:center He's not on leave for rest. 00:07:18.040 --> 00:07:20.480 align:center My father already sent word. 00:07:20.480 --> 00:07:23.960 align:center Fifth Brother misspoke in court and offended Grand Secretary Wu. 00:07:23.960 --> 00:07:27.120 align:center He was forced to take leave. 00:07:27.120 --> 00:07:30.560 align:center He's now pinning his hopes on the marriages of his two nieces, 00:07:30.560 --> 00:07:32.720 align:center one to secure a powerful alliance 00:07:32.720 --> 00:07:35.440 align:center and the other to appease an influential but declining noble family. 00:07:35.440 --> 00:07:39.240 align:center But isn't the connection with your family enough? 00:07:39.240 --> 00:07:43.520 align:center My father is too principled and has never favored family over reason. 00:07:43.520 --> 00:07:45.560 align:center Now that he's aiming to join the Grand Secretariat, 00:07:45.560 --> 00:07:48.920 align:center Father won't involve himself in this mess. 00:07:48.920 --> 00:07:52.200 align:center But if Dou Zhao really becomes the Marchioness of Jining, 00:07:52.200 --> 00:07:55.120 align:center wouldn't that put her above you? 00:07:55.840 --> 00:07:59.160 align:center Wei Tingyu is notorious for his extravagant and frivolous ways. 00:07:59.160 --> 00:08:01.720 align:center Though their family has held a title for generations and appears respectable, 00:08:01.720 --> 00:08:06.240 align:center they've burned through their wealth in recent years, especially with lavish funerals. 00:08:06.760 --> 00:08:11.240 align:center His sister, Wei Tingzhen, married the Duke of Jing as a second wife. 00:08:11.240 --> 00:08:14.480 align:center That entire family is opportunistic. 00:08:14.480 --> 00:08:17.600 align:center There's potential to work together if the terms are right. 00:08:19.880 --> 00:08:21.800 align:center Madam, be careful! 00:08:21.800 --> 00:08:25.240 align:center These butterflies are drawn to those cursed albizia flowers. 00:08:25.240 --> 00:08:29.120 align:center If their wing scales land on your skin, it'll cause unbearable itching. 00:08:29.120 --> 00:08:32.760 align:center I'll have the servants catch them all right away. 00:08:33.960 --> 00:08:38.720 align:center They're so beautiful. It'd be a shame to get rid of them all. 00:09:04.320 --> 00:09:06.240 align:center Have a drink, My Lord. 00:09:15.640 --> 00:09:17.200 align:center The painting looks great. 00:09:17.200 --> 00:09:19.160 align:center - What a beautiful painting. - Thank you. 00:09:19.160 --> 00:09:21.320 align:center You're such a great painter, My Lord. 00:09:30.120 --> 00:09:34.680 align:center Duchess of Jing, what a pleasant surprise! We weren't prepared to greet you. 00:09:35.320 --> 00:09:36.840 align:center Where is His Lordship? 00:09:36.840 --> 00:09:38.640 align:center His Lordship... 00:09:41.040 --> 00:09:43.160 align:center Madam! Madam... 00:09:43.160 --> 00:09:44.720 align:center Excuse me. 00:09:44.720 --> 00:09:47.520 align:center Madam, please slow down. Please watch your step. 00:09:47.520 --> 00:09:51.160 align:center Please allow me to inform His Lordship first. 00:09:52.520 --> 00:09:55.240 align:center Madam, please show mercy! 00:09:55.240 --> 00:09:59.080 align:center If you barge in, His Lordship will surely punish me severely! 00:10:00.320 --> 00:10:03.360 align:center Then let me save him the trouble and kill you now! 00:10:03.360 --> 00:10:05.040 align:center Madam... 00:10:06.760 --> 00:10:09.280 align:center - Interesting. - So beautiful. 00:10:10.160 --> 00:10:11.760 align:center Pei Jin. 00:10:13.880 --> 00:10:15.600 align:center Sister? 00:10:20.680 --> 00:10:23.720 align:center Fourth Young Lady Dou? Why are we talking about her again? 00:10:23.720 --> 00:10:25.440 align:center I've heard from reliable sources 00:10:25.440 --> 00:10:30.080 align:center that she's made at least this much in Futing. [Duchess of Jing, Wei Tingzhen] 00:10:30.800 --> 00:10:33.000 align:center Whatever the amount, it's just worldly possessions. 00:10:33.000 --> 00:10:35.000 align:center Didn't Seventh Master Dou send us a letter, 00:10:35.000 --> 00:10:37.480 align:center saying that matters of marriage should follow fate? 00:10:37.480 --> 00:10:38.880 align:center Isn't that essentially saying to forget about it? 00:10:38.880 --> 00:10:40.280 align:center Not at all. 00:10:40.280 --> 00:10:42.000 align:center The Dou family just sent an invitation, 00:10:42.000 --> 00:10:44.640 align:center inviting us to join their Dragon Boat Festival outing. 00:10:46.160 --> 00:10:48.440 align:center These past few years, with disasters everywhere, 00:10:48.440 --> 00:10:50.280 align:center our harvest income has been halved, 00:10:50.280 --> 00:10:52.360 align:center yet our household expenses haven't decreased one bit. 00:10:52.360 --> 00:10:54.200 align:center Without some external support, 00:10:54.200 --> 00:10:58.080 align:center do you know how much it's costing to keep this estate running? 00:10:58.080 --> 00:10:59.480 align:center - I... - Listen to me. 00:10:59.480 --> 00:11:02.920 align:center Once Father's mourning period is over, finalize the engagement quickly. 00:11:02.920 --> 00:11:07.920 align:center Sister, the Dou family is full of strife, and she grew up in the countryside. 00:11:07.920 --> 00:11:10.640 align:center Some young gentlemen who attended a Dou family banquet said 00:11:10.640 --> 00:11:12.640 align:center she doesn't observe propriety between men and women, 00:11:12.640 --> 00:11:14.760 align:center speaks rudely, and even contradicts her elders. 00:11:14.760 --> 00:11:16.880 align:center She's completely uncouth! 00:11:18.200 --> 00:11:21.520 align:center I was just about to tell you that Dou Zhao is famously beautiful, 00:11:21.520 --> 00:11:24.040 align:center a true flower among women. 00:11:24.040 --> 00:11:26.480 align:center I thought she might catch your eye. 00:11:27.680 --> 00:11:33.280 align:center But since you despise her so much, I suppose I should just drop this matter. 00:11:37.440 --> 00:11:40.320 align:center Three, two... 00:11:40.320 --> 00:11:41.920 align:center Sister! 00:11:44.920 --> 00:11:50.080 align:center I am a marquis, after all. I should be more magnanimous. 00:11:50.080 --> 00:11:54.640 align:center Since we've accepted the invitation, not attending would be discourteous. 00:11:54.640 --> 00:11:57.960 align:center I'll follow whatever you decide. 00:12:02.920 --> 00:12:04.840 align:center What a shame. 00:12:05.360 --> 00:12:08.680 align:center One wrong stroke and this Plum Blossom painting is ruined. 00:12:08.680 --> 00:12:10.600 align:center It's not ruined. 00:12:11.480 --> 00:12:15.080 align:center - It was such a beautiful painting! - Don't worry. 00:12:22.080 --> 00:12:23.640 align:center Come, take a look. 00:12:23.640 --> 00:12:25.800 align:center Who would have thought that late in the winter snow, 00:12:25.800 --> 00:12:28.040 align:center a single plum blossom would emerge beyond the wall? 00:12:28.040 --> 00:12:30.720 align:center Brilliant, truly brilliant! 00:12:30.720 --> 00:12:32.480 align:center Indeed! 00:12:36.320 --> 00:12:38.200 align:center It's not like tiger amulets are hard to find. 00:12:38.200 --> 00:12:40.280 align:center Wang Yingxue just had to make you and Dou Ming make one. 00:12:40.280 --> 00:12:42.320 align:center She's just trying to torture your poor fingers. 00:12:42.320 --> 00:12:47.200 align:center Yes, that's why I'm making my stitching crooked and messy. 00:12:47.200 --> 00:12:50.000 align:center The goal is to let Dou Ming outshine me, after all. 00:12:50.000 --> 00:12:51.360 align:center So that you can hide your talent? 00:12:51.360 --> 00:12:53.000 align:center Not entirely. 00:12:53.560 --> 00:12:57.040 align:center The real headache is Wang Yingxue making you organize the banquet. 00:12:57.040 --> 00:13:00.000 align:center Old Madam and Seventh Master Dou only just started to mend their relationship. 00:13:00.000 --> 00:13:02.040 align:center With all these people gathering for the festival, 00:13:02.040 --> 00:13:04.040 align:center I'm worried it'll cause more misunderstandings. 00:13:04.040 --> 00:13:07.120 align:center I think Wang Yingxue is just using the festival as an excuse 00:13:07.120 --> 00:13:10.600 align:center to play matchmaker between you girls and the young men. 00:13:12.640 --> 00:13:16.640 align:center Young Lady, we've received a letter from Zhaowen Bookstore. 00:13:34.040 --> 00:13:37.640 align:center Wu Shan has been appointed to the Court of Imperial Sacrifices. 00:13:37.640 --> 00:13:40.080 align:center It's one thing for Wu Shan to come. 00:13:40.080 --> 00:13:43.400 align:center But after six years, does Wei Tingyu not get the hint? 00:13:43.400 --> 00:13:45.640 align:center And now he's coming too? Shameless. 00:13:45.640 --> 00:13:47.440 align:center Exactly. 00:13:47.440 --> 00:13:50.160 align:center The doctor said she doesn't have much time left. 00:13:50.160 --> 00:13:53.320 align:center Once she's gone, I'll marry you. 00:13:55.320 --> 00:13:57.760 align:center Song Mo has grown arrogant with his merits. 00:13:57.760 --> 00:14:01.400 align:center He seduced Marchioness of Jining, Dou Zhao, and ran off with her. 00:14:01.400 --> 00:14:04.920 align:center They shall be executed to set things right. 00:14:04.920 --> 00:14:07.480 align:center This matter needs to be settled sooner or later. 00:14:07.480 --> 00:14:12.200 align:center If he dares to come, I'll make sure to give him a proper welcome. 00:14:18.480 --> 00:14:20.080 align:center Please. 00:14:21.760 --> 00:14:24.120 align:center Such beautiful scenery, and the renovations are impressive. 00:14:24.120 --> 00:14:29.800 align:center As expected of Madam Cui, this estate exudes such elegance and refinement. 00:14:29.800 --> 00:14:33.360 align:center My mother-in-law doesn't enjoy the noise of the city, 00:14:33.360 --> 00:14:35.560 align:center so she's been resting here. 00:14:35.560 --> 00:14:38.880 align:center Over the years, we've been fortunate to have Zhao take care of her 00:14:38.880 --> 00:14:41.040 align:center and manage the estate. 00:14:41.040 --> 00:14:45.040 align:center Right now, Zhao is probably tending to her grandmother's afternoon rest, 00:14:45.040 --> 00:14:48.400 align:center so she couldn't greet you personally. Please forgive her. 00:14:48.400 --> 00:14:52.200 align:center Zhao is gentle, virtuous, and skilled in managing the household. 00:14:52.200 --> 00:14:55.160 align:center Everyone who meets her has nothing but praise. 00:14:55.160 --> 00:15:02.440 align:center Even her sisters are graceful, poised, and exceptionally intelligent. 00:15:10.000 --> 00:15:13.240 align:center - Uncle. - Ru? What are you... 00:15:13.240 --> 00:15:16.080 align:center Let me catch a few more chickens to add to tonight's dinner. 00:15:16.080 --> 00:15:17.680 align:center Let's go! 00:15:19.200 --> 00:15:20.720 align:center I... 00:15:21.280 --> 00:15:22.640 align:center Sorry you had to see that. 00:15:22.640 --> 00:15:27.000 align:center Ru'er takes after her father. She's livelier than most. 00:15:27.000 --> 00:15:31.080 align:center - Come this way, please. - After you, Young Master Wu. 00:15:31.080 --> 00:15:34.640 align:center Aside from that girl Ru being a little lively, 00:15:34.640 --> 00:15:37.480 align:center the other girls are very demure and composed. 00:15:37.480 --> 00:15:38.600 align:center Yes! 00:15:38.600 --> 00:15:41.880 align:center You lost again! Put one on your face. 00:15:41.880 --> 00:15:44.040 align:center A bet's a bet now. Hurry up! 00:15:44.040 --> 00:15:45.360 align:center Whose servant girl is that? 00:15:45.360 --> 00:15:47.320 align:center Such uncivilized behavior. Kick her out now. 00:15:47.320 --> 00:15:50.080 align:center - Fifth Master! - Let's play for another round. 00:15:50.080 --> 00:15:52.200 align:center It's me, Ansu! 00:15:52.200 --> 00:15:53.440 align:center Ansu? 00:15:53.440 --> 00:15:56.200 align:center Sister Zhao taught us this game. It's so fun! 00:15:56.200 --> 00:15:58.520 align:center Why don't you all join us? 00:15:59.120 --> 00:16:02.280 align:center Young Lady Ansu is skilled with the abacus, 00:16:02.280 --> 00:16:03.960 align:center so it's natural she enjoys such games. 00:16:03.960 --> 00:16:05.840 align:center Let's head to the back garden instead. 00:16:05.840 --> 00:16:07.440 align:center Follow me. 00:16:09.480 --> 00:16:11.960 align:center - Another round. Your turn. - Come on! 00:16:11.960 --> 00:16:17.760 align:center This courtyard is my mother-in-law's favorite spot. 00:16:17.760 --> 00:16:22.640 align:center Look at these flowers and plants, they're all meticulously cared for. 00:16:25.440 --> 00:16:29.080 align:center This place stays green all year round, filled with birdsong and floral scents. 00:16:29.080 --> 00:16:30.160 align:center It's lovely. 00:16:30.160 --> 00:16:32.880 align:center There's more to see over there. Let's take a look. 00:16:32.880 --> 00:16:34.600 align:center All right. 00:16:44.760 --> 00:16:46.360 align:center Ming'er. 00:17:00.840 --> 00:17:03.280 align:center Zhao is a quiet and refined girl. 00:17:03.280 --> 00:17:06.200 align:center She usually spends her time reading and writing. 00:17:06.200 --> 00:17:09.240 align:center She's a well-mannered and graceful young lady. 00:17:11.800 --> 00:17:13.440 align:center Come on. 00:17:13.440 --> 00:17:14.960 align:center Shougu? 00:17:14.960 --> 00:17:16.640 align:center That was so rude. 00:17:16.640 --> 00:17:20.080 align:center I was trying to welcome our guests with an archery game, 00:17:20.080 --> 00:17:23.200 align:center but it seems my skills are lacking. 00:17:23.200 --> 00:17:26.200 align:center I didn't mean to frighten our esteemed visitors. 00:17:36.400 --> 00:17:40.120 align:center It's just as well that the masters are in the study discussing official matters. 00:17:40.120 --> 00:17:44.640 align:center With those two scholars away, the children can enjoy themselves more freely. 00:17:45.160 --> 00:17:49.240 align:center I've heard that the Dou family has two women renowned for their business acumen, 00:17:49.240 --> 00:17:51.120 align:center your esteemed self and Young Lady Zhao. 00:17:51.120 --> 00:17:55.680 align:center Madam Wang, you've helped many officials accumulate wealth, haven't you? 00:17:55.680 --> 00:18:00.240 align:center With a wife like you, Fifth Master's official career is sure to thrive. 00:18:00.240 --> 00:18:01.840 align:center You're too kind. 00:18:01.840 --> 00:18:05.200 align:center I merely earn some modest profits to help support the household. 00:18:05.200 --> 00:18:08.280 align:center Zhao, on the other hand, is the real talent. 00:18:08.280 --> 00:18:12.120 align:center She already has a substantial fortune and is incredibly skilled in investments. 00:18:12.120 --> 00:18:15.000 align:center She's practically a tycoon. 00:18:16.160 --> 00:18:20.160 align:center It's just a pity she doesn't trust me. 00:18:20.160 --> 00:18:26.800 align:center If she entrusted some of it to me, I'd guarantee a 30% profit in just six months. 00:18:27.320 --> 00:18:30.240 align:center Madam, if you can make this marriage happen, 00:18:30.240 --> 00:18:35.040 align:center I'm prepared to invest 40%... 00:18:35.040 --> 00:18:39.120 align:center No, 50% of her dowry for you to manage. 00:18:40.360 --> 00:18:42.480 align:center You're too generous, Madam. 00:18:42.480 --> 00:18:47.120 align:center If fate blesses us with this union, why speak of favors at all? 00:18:47.120 --> 00:18:48.840 align:center There's no need for such formalities. 00:18:48.840 --> 00:18:50.520 align:center Please enjoy, Madam. 00:18:50.520 --> 00:18:52.320 align:center Here. 00:18:53.040 --> 00:18:56.240 align:center What's so entertaining about archery anyway? 00:18:56.240 --> 00:18:58.200 align:center That's precisely why I chose it, knowing your archery skills are terrible 00:18:58.200 --> 00:18:59.640 align:center and that you're vain. 00:18:59.640 --> 00:19:03.560 align:center The fun lies in making you think our interests are completely different, 00:19:03.560 --> 00:19:06.320 align:center pushing you to break off the engagement in a fit of embarrassment. 00:19:06.320 --> 00:19:08.240 align:center What are those? 00:19:08.240 --> 00:19:10.240 align:center It's a small token from my sister, 00:19:10.240 --> 00:19:13.760 align:center kites that soar through the sky, symbolizing good fortune and success. 00:19:13.760 --> 00:19:17.760 align:center "To see a thousand miles further, ascend another story higher." 00:19:17.760 --> 00:19:19.160 align:center How thoughtful of Lady Wei. 00:19:19.160 --> 00:19:22.040 align:center That's meant for Fifth Master and Seventh Master. 00:19:26.160 --> 00:19:28.240 align:center Look, Madam. 00:19:28.240 --> 00:19:30.360 align:center "From this call, greatness begins; 00:19:30.360 --> 00:19:32.200 align:center together, gaze at the clouds above." 00:19:32.200 --> 00:19:33.520 align:center Such beautiful words! 00:19:33.520 --> 00:19:35.000 align:center The meaning is equally wonderful. 00:19:35.000 --> 00:19:37.240 align:center I had Pei Jin personally write it, 00:19:37.240 --> 00:19:40.080 align:center hoping that after his marriage, his career will flourish, 00:19:40.080 --> 00:19:42.360 align:center and he and Fourth Young Lady Zhao will live in harmony and happiness, 00:19:42.360 --> 00:19:44.880 align:center reaching great heights together. 00:19:46.800 --> 00:19:49.280 align:center How did you end up shooting the arrow into the sky? 00:19:49.280 --> 00:19:52.840 align:center Fourth Young Lady Zhao, are you shooting at the willows or aiming for the kite? 00:19:52.840 --> 00:19:54.440 align:center My archery skills aren't great, 00:19:54.440 --> 00:19:58.600 align:center and with today's strong wind, the arrow accidentally veered off course. 00:19:59.760 --> 00:20:02.360 align:center As if I'd ever reach new heights with you. 00:20:07.280 --> 00:20:09.480 align:center I'm going to shoot it down. 00:20:10.600 --> 00:20:13.480 align:center Madam, Zhao doesn't usually practice archery. 00:20:13.480 --> 00:20:15.480 align:center I've no idea what's gotten into her today. 00:20:15.480 --> 00:20:18.560 align:center Ming'er, it's fine for the gentlemen to indulge in it, 00:20:18.560 --> 00:20:20.280 align:center but what are you doing joining in? 00:20:20.280 --> 00:20:24.000 align:center Riding and archery were never meant for young ladies. 00:20:25.280 --> 00:20:29.680 align:center Madam, why don't we head inside for some fruit and a little rest? 00:20:29.680 --> 00:20:31.200 align:center All right. 00:20:45.520 --> 00:20:47.040 align:center You... 00:20:47.960 --> 00:20:50.080 align:center It's true the wind is quite strong today. 00:20:51.080 --> 00:20:54.440 align:center Fourth Young Lady Zhao, I hope I didn't put you in any trouble. 00:20:54.440 --> 00:20:56.560 align:center It's just a kite. 00:20:56.560 --> 00:20:59.080 align:center Surely His Lordship wouldn't mind that. 00:20:59.080 --> 00:21:00.680 align:center Right, My Lord? 00:21:04.560 --> 00:21:09.920 align:center Sister, could you teach me how to shoot an arrow? 00:21:09.920 --> 00:21:14.960 align:center I've heard Marquis of Jining is a renowned marksman in the capital. 00:21:19.000 --> 00:21:20.680 align:center I... 00:21:20.680 --> 00:21:22.360 align:center My Lord. 00:21:23.320 --> 00:21:26.200 align:center I wouldn't call myself a marksman, 00:21:26.200 --> 00:21:30.920 align:center but a little shooting game like this is no challenge. 00:21:34.000 --> 00:21:35.800 align:center Fifth Young Lady, you see, to shoot accurately and steadily, 00:21:35.800 --> 00:21:37.680 align:center Fifth Young Lady, you see, to shoot accurately and steadily, 00:21:37.680 --> 00:21:40.720 align:center the arrowhead needs to be exactly three times its length, 00:21:40.720 --> 00:21:44.640 align:center and the shaft must be perfectly symmetrical on all four sides. 00:21:44.640 --> 00:21:46.240 align:center Only then can it achieve what the Zhou rites describe as 00:21:46.240 --> 00:21:50.920 align:center "undaunted even by a fierce wind." 00:21:51.760 --> 00:21:53.240 align:center You're so knowledgeable. 00:21:53.240 --> 00:21:54.560 align:center Knowledgeable indeed. 00:21:54.560 --> 00:21:56.720 align:center But if you don't release your arrow soon, 00:21:56.720 --> 00:21:59.360 align:center the flowers inside that gourd will start to wilt. 00:22:01.040 --> 00:22:03.080 align:center Now watch closely, Fifth Young Lady. 00:22:05.680 --> 00:22:09.080 align:center Steady your arm, calm your mind, 00:22:09.080 --> 00:22:11.680 align:center and aim for the fullest part of the gourd. 00:22:16.000 --> 00:22:18.040 align:center Then, release it... 00:22:31.920 --> 00:22:36.160 align:center I guess the wind really is strong today. 00:22:36.160 --> 00:22:37.960 align:center So strong. 00:22:38.560 --> 00:22:41.200 align:center How about trying another shot, My Lord? 00:22:43.240 --> 00:22:46.640 align:center The wind was definitely a factor earlier. 00:22:46.640 --> 00:22:48.720 align:center Let me take another shot. 00:22:51.560 --> 00:22:56.120 align:center Aim for the gourd's fullest part, and release. 00:23:00.560 --> 00:23:02.920 align:center These arrow fletchings must not be eagle feathers. 00:23:02.920 --> 00:23:04.120 align:center There's no way I'd miss otherwise. 00:23:04.120 --> 00:23:07.720 align:center Steady your arm, calm your mind, 00:23:07.720 --> 00:23:10.560 align:center and aim for the fullest part of the gourd. 00:23:14.560 --> 00:23:17.600 align:center - You got it! - You really have remarkable insights. 00:23:17.600 --> 00:23:18.760 align:center Following your advice, 00:23:18.760 --> 00:23:22.040 align:center I figured out how to do it and hit the target on my first try. 00:23:22.040 --> 00:23:24.360 align:center You picked it up rather quickly. 00:23:25.000 --> 00:23:26.440 align:center No one learns that fast. 00:23:26.440 --> 00:23:28.840 align:center You knew how to shoot, didn't you? 00:23:31.960 --> 00:23:35.040 align:center This girl may be attractive, but she's crude and mean. 00:23:35.040 --> 00:23:37.320 align:center Why does she have to be so infatuated with me? 00:23:37.320 --> 00:23:39.680 align:center No, this won't do. But how do I break off the engagement? 00:23:39.680 --> 00:23:43.400 align:center How do I even bring this up with my sister? Such a headache... 00:23:45.040 --> 00:23:47.720 align:center Madam Wang's remarks are too narrow-minded. 00:23:47.720 --> 00:23:49.680 align:center In history, there was Fu Hao, who expanded territories, 00:23:49.680 --> 00:23:51.880 align:center and Mulan, who took her father's place in the army. 00:23:51.880 --> 00:23:55.280 align:center Even in recent times, there's Madam Wa, who quelled rebellions and governed a province. 00:23:55.280 --> 00:24:00.120 align:center There's no such thing in the world that men can learn but women cannot. 00:24:00.120 --> 00:24:02.600 align:center She says plenty of nonsense. 00:24:02.600 --> 00:24:05.160 align:center I never take any of them to heart. 00:24:09.320 --> 00:24:12.440 align:center Mother will blame me for being useless again. 00:24:12.440 --> 00:24:15.440 align:center I've often heard the ladies in the capital 00:24:15.440 --> 00:24:19.200 align:center praise your skill in music, chess, calligraphy, painting, and needlework. 00:24:19.200 --> 00:24:22.600 align:center Seeing you today, you are indeed gentle and poised. 00:24:22.600 --> 00:24:24.560 align:center Women are traditionally valued for their gentleness. 00:24:24.560 --> 00:24:27.880 align:center There's no need to belittle yourself. 00:24:27.880 --> 00:24:30.600 align:center To Mother, 00:24:30.600 --> 00:24:36.280 align:center anything my sister excels at that I cannot, makes me useless. 00:24:37.080 --> 00:24:38.680 align:center That's too narrow a perspective. 00:24:38.680 --> 00:24:42.040 align:center It's like comparing this branch of mulberry wood to this arrow. 00:24:42.040 --> 00:24:46.040 align:center Which is useful? Which is useless? 00:24:46.040 --> 00:24:49.120 align:center An arrow can be used in battle to kill enemies. 00:24:49.120 --> 00:24:53.400 align:center What use is a tree branch? 00:24:54.200 --> 00:24:58.000 align:center A branch, if still on the tree, can provide shelter from the rain. 00:24:58.000 --> 00:25:01.600 align:center Its bark can be made into paper for people to write on. 00:25:01.600 --> 00:25:05.960 align:center The difference lies only in purpose, not value. 00:25:05.960 --> 00:25:08.240 align:center People are the same. 00:25:23.240 --> 00:25:24.920 align:center A leaf. 00:25:36.080 --> 00:25:39.760 align:center Wearing tiger amulets during the festival wards off evil and brings good fortune. 00:25:39.760 --> 00:25:44.560 align:center The girls personally embroidered these tiger amulets for you gentlemen, 00:25:44.560 --> 00:25:47.600 align:center hoping to bring you both good luck. 00:25:48.440 --> 00:25:52.320 align:center The embroidery and inlaid designs on this one are exceptionally fine! 00:25:52.320 --> 00:25:53.800 align:center This was stitched by Ming'er. 00:25:53.800 --> 00:25:56.240 align:center Her needlework is more delicate. 00:25:56.240 --> 00:25:58.160 align:center And this was made by Zhao. 00:25:58.160 --> 00:25:59.760 align:center Zhao... 00:26:02.520 --> 00:26:05.160 align:center This tiger amulet is... 00:26:05.160 --> 00:26:06.560 align:center Well, it's also a tiger amulet. 00:26:06.560 --> 00:26:08.160 align:center It's, uh, nice. 00:26:08.160 --> 00:26:11.440 align:center Please kindly accept them, gentlemen. 00:26:11.440 --> 00:26:13.320 align:center Thank you, Madam. 00:26:14.160 --> 00:26:15.760 align:center Thank you. 00:26:21.200 --> 00:26:23.800 align:center Young Lady Zhao's embroidery is so clumsy, 00:26:23.800 --> 00:26:27.240 align:center yet she clearly put in great effort to make this tiger amulet for me. 00:26:27.240 --> 00:26:29.760 align:center She loves me so much. 00:26:31.760 --> 00:26:33.360 align:center Such a pity our personalities don't align, 00:26:33.360 --> 00:26:35.480 align:center I'm bound to disappoint her. 00:26:35.480 --> 00:26:37.960 align:center Young Lady Ming, on the other hand... 00:26:39.200 --> 00:26:43.080 align:center Young Lady Zhao has such a unique perspective and genuine sincerity. 00:26:43.080 --> 00:26:45.360 align:center She's such a special girl. 00:26:49.840 --> 00:26:53.400 align:center Gentlemen, the tea garden behind our estate has beautiful scenery. 00:26:53.400 --> 00:26:55.680 align:center Since it's your first visit here, 00:26:55.680 --> 00:26:59.720 align:center I've arranged for a servant to give you a tour there. 00:27:01.320 --> 00:27:03.320 align:center Thank you, Madam. 00:27:05.840 --> 00:27:08.160 align:center Since we both dislike the heat and prefer peace, 00:27:08.160 --> 00:27:10.360 align:center let's head to the pavilion instead. 00:27:10.360 --> 00:27:13.120 align:center Once Zhao and Ming'er have finished preparing the banquet, 00:27:13.120 --> 00:27:16.720 align:center we can go straight there for food and wine. 00:27:16.720 --> 00:27:19.040 align:center - Shall we? - Yes. 00:27:19.640 --> 00:27:21.200 align:center After you. 00:27:32.240 --> 00:27:33.840 align:center Everything is arranged. 00:27:33.840 --> 00:27:35.960 align:center But that creature doesn't understand human speech. 00:27:35.960 --> 00:27:38.320 align:center How can we be sure it will only attack the Marquis? 00:27:38.320 --> 00:27:39.800 align:center What if it goes after Young Master Wu instead? 00:27:39.800 --> 00:27:41.840 align:center It won't make a mistake. 00:27:41.840 --> 00:27:44.200 align:center It will definitely go for Wei Tingyu. 00:27:44.200 --> 00:27:48.520 align:center I've cleared the area of people. You must get Dou Zhao there on time. 00:27:48.520 --> 00:27:54.120 align:center An hour later, I'll bring Lady Wei over. 00:27:54.120 --> 00:27:55.800 align:center Yes, Madam. 00:28:01.280 --> 00:28:04.000 align:center The scenery really is beautiful. 00:28:04.680 --> 00:28:06.800 align:center It's all right, I suppose 00:28:18.840 --> 00:28:20.640 align:center Young Master Wei. 00:28:22.680 --> 00:28:24.280 align:center Thank you. 00:28:26.240 --> 00:28:28.520 align:center Exquisite craftsmanship. 00:28:28.520 --> 00:28:31.240 align:center Young Lady Ming has both skill and grace. 00:28:31.240 --> 00:28:35.320 align:center Every bead on this amulet shows the care and effort she put into it. 00:28:35.320 --> 00:28:39.640 align:center Young Lady Zhao put her heart into hers as well. Her effort just carries... 00:28:39.640 --> 00:28:41.480 align:center A more unique touch. 00:28:45.640 --> 00:28:49.120 align:center A crane sings in the nine marshes, and fish dwell deep in the abyss. 00:28:49.120 --> 00:28:54.880 align:center But if reversed, the crane is no longer a crane, and the fish ceases to be a fish. 00:28:54.880 --> 00:29:00.040 align:center If we were to exchange them, wouldn't that make everything perfect? 00:29:03.840 --> 00:29:06.960 align:center But these are gifts made by the young ladies, presented by the elders. 00:29:06.960 --> 00:29:10.760 align:center To exchange them privately would be quite improper. 00:29:11.600 --> 00:29:13.920 align:center Young Master Wu, I must disagree. 00:29:13.920 --> 00:29:16.560 align:center Exchanging small festival gifts is harmless fun. 00:29:16.560 --> 00:29:20.120 align:center Besides, how could something forced by elders bring true joy? 00:29:20.800 --> 00:29:22.400 align:center Don't be mundane now. 00:29:24.560 --> 00:29:28.080 align:center Young Master Wei, this doesn't seem appropriate. 00:29:28.080 --> 00:29:29.800 align:center Young Master Wei... 00:29:39.360 --> 00:29:43.400 align:center Five dry dishes and five wet, decent enough. 00:29:45.240 --> 00:29:48.520 align:center The cold dishes shouldn't be served in bowls, they need to be plated. 00:29:48.520 --> 00:29:50.120 align:center Yes, Young Lady. 00:29:50.720 --> 00:29:55.640 align:center Shred the duck meat before serving the duck and barley soup. 00:29:55.640 --> 00:29:58.840 align:center - Yes, Young Lady. - Prepare more snowflake pastries. 00:29:58.840 --> 00:30:00.520 align:center If there are any guests who don't eat chilled foods, 00:30:00.520 --> 00:30:02.840 align:center swap them out for room-temperature mung bean pudding. 00:30:02.840 --> 00:30:06.120 align:center Entertaining nobles requires such precision and attention. 00:30:06.120 --> 00:30:11.240 align:center And you've thought of everything. But what about the fruit serving dishes I picked? 00:30:11.240 --> 00:30:13.080 align:center Did I choose the right ones? 00:30:15.640 --> 00:30:18.400 align:center I'm so sorry, Fourth Young Lady! 00:30:18.400 --> 00:30:20.440 align:center How clumsy! 00:30:20.440 --> 00:30:21.840 align:center Thank goodness it wasn't hot. 00:30:21.840 --> 00:30:24.840 align:center Come, Fourth Young Lady, let me help you change in the side room. 00:30:24.840 --> 00:30:25.920 align:center It's fine. 00:30:25.920 --> 00:30:27.760 align:center I'll see to the banquet arrangements first. 00:30:27.760 --> 00:30:30.840 align:center There are so many guests today, and your clothing is so thin. 00:30:30.840 --> 00:30:33.600 align:center If anyone sees you like this, it could harm your reputation. 00:30:33.600 --> 00:30:35.720 align:center You have to get changed right away. 00:30:36.720 --> 00:30:38.400 align:center Fourth Sister... 00:30:38.400 --> 00:30:41.320 align:center Carry on with the preparation. I'll go check on her. 00:30:41.320 --> 00:30:43.960 align:center Your clothes are too thin, you'll catch a cold! 00:30:43.960 --> 00:30:47.440 align:center It'll be quick, just up ahead. Come, hurry. 00:30:52.760 --> 00:30:55.360 align:center [Magistrate of the Office of State Affairs, Dai Jian] 00:30:55.360 --> 00:30:59.720 align:center This is just a modest gift for the festival. Please accept it, My Lord. 00:31:06.640 --> 00:31:09.600 align:center This is far from modest. 00:31:10.720 --> 00:31:12.280 align:center You shouldn't have, Yuanji. 00:31:12.280 --> 00:31:15.600 align:center Well, I shall accept it gratefully then. 00:31:16.520 --> 00:31:19.560 align:center - Carry this to His Lordship's carriage. - Yes, Master. 00:31:19.560 --> 00:31:21.360 align:center - After you. - Thank you. 00:31:21.360 --> 00:31:22.920 align:center We're almost there. 00:31:22.920 --> 00:31:24.960 align:center What's the rush, Nanny Zhou? 00:31:25.480 --> 00:31:27.640 align:center The banquet is about to start. There's no time to waste! 00:31:27.640 --> 00:31:29.800 align:center I'll go with Fourth Sister. I can shield her. 00:31:29.800 --> 00:31:31.600 align:center No need! No need! 00:31:33.640 --> 00:31:37.720 align:center What I mean is, I alone can help her get changed. 00:31:37.720 --> 00:31:40.920 align:center Why are you attacking me for no reason? 00:31:40.920 --> 00:31:44.160 align:center We can take good care of Fourth Young Lady. What tricks are you trying to pull? 00:31:44.160 --> 00:31:47.400 align:center - Nothing. I just want to help her... - Yet you won't let Dou Ming follow. 00:31:47.400 --> 00:31:51.080 align:center Now I'd really like to see what's waiting for me in the room. 00:31:51.080 --> 00:31:54.000 align:center [Keep a Low Profile and Bide Your Time] 00:32:00.880 --> 00:32:03.600 align:center - Young Master Wu? - How come it's Young Master Wu? 00:32:03.600 --> 00:32:07.280 align:center While my master was strolling in the back hills,a swarm of butterflies suddenly swarmed him. 00:32:07.280 --> 00:32:09.520 align:center He fainted shortly after. 00:32:10.560 --> 00:32:12.160 align:center Butterflies? 00:32:26.520 --> 00:32:29.920 align:center Quickly, call for a doctor and inform the elders. 00:32:29.920 --> 00:32:32.720 align:center It's just a reaction to the butterfly scales, causing some rashes and irritation. 00:32:32.720 --> 00:32:35.480 align:center There's no need to disturb the masters over this. 00:32:42.560 --> 00:32:45.040 align:center "The Miluo mourns unfulfilled regrets, 00:32:45.040 --> 00:32:48.400 align:center yet bids the young to rest in the southern hills." 00:32:48.400 --> 00:32:51.520 align:center Qu Yuan perished in the Miluo River during the Dragon Boat Festival. 00:32:51.520 --> 00:32:54.440 align:center The poem hints at an untimely death. 00:33:00.800 --> 00:33:02.600 align:center You're still trying to cover this up? 00:33:02.600 --> 00:33:04.880 align:center Your plan was for a lone man and an unmarried woman 00:33:04.880 --> 00:33:07.120 align:center to be caught together while changing clothes, forcing me into marriage. 00:33:07.120 --> 00:33:10.240 align:center But you didn't expect that Wei Tingyu and Wu Shan would swap amulets. 00:33:10.240 --> 00:33:13.520 align:center For most people, these butterfly scales only cause redness and itching, 00:33:13.520 --> 00:33:17.400 align:center but Young Master Wu has a lung condition. This could kill him! 00:33:17.400 --> 00:33:19.480 align:center Young Master Wu came to our estate as a guest. 00:33:19.480 --> 00:33:23.640 align:center If anything happens to him, how could we answer to the Wu family? 00:33:23.640 --> 00:33:25.440 align:center Do as Sister says immediately! 00:33:25.440 --> 00:33:27.160 align:center Yes, Young Lady! 00:33:30.440 --> 00:33:32.160 align:center His breathing is getting worse. 00:33:32.160 --> 00:33:34.720 align:center The room is too stuffy with all these drapes. 00:33:34.720 --> 00:33:38.880 align:center Suxin, get some men to carry him to the courtyard, gently. 00:33:38.880 --> 00:33:41.800 align:center - And bring me my acupuncture kit. - Yes, Young Lady! 00:33:49.520 --> 00:33:52.520 align:center Our master is hosting guests. No outsiders allowed. 00:33:56.040 --> 00:33:58.440 align:center I am Song Mo, son of Duke of Ying. 00:33:58.440 --> 00:34:03.000 align:center I've come bearing gifts for the Dragon Boat Festival! 00:34:06.080 --> 00:34:09.480 align:center These days, Grand Secretary Wu's words hold absolute sway in court. 00:34:09.480 --> 00:34:11.480 align:center Who would dare oppose him? 00:34:11.480 --> 00:34:13.320 align:center My words carry little weight. 00:34:13.320 --> 00:34:16.200 align:center I'm powerless to aid His Majesty in resolving his worries. 00:34:16.200 --> 00:34:19.320 align:center The southeastern coast has been ravaged by typhoons for miles. 00:34:19.880 --> 00:34:22.040 align:center While others steer clear of disaster, 00:34:22.040 --> 00:34:24.720 align:center the Dou family dares to walk straight into the eye of the storm, 00:34:24.720 --> 00:34:26.760 align:center seeking to ride the winds. 00:34:26.760 --> 00:34:28.320 align:center Quite the boldness. 00:34:28.320 --> 00:34:31.080 align:center Master, I tried to stop His Lordship. 00:34:33.680 --> 00:34:37.000 align:center My family has no dealings with the Duke of Ying's family. 00:34:37.000 --> 00:34:41.040 align:center My Lord, to what do we owe this uninvited visit? 00:34:43.880 --> 00:34:47.240 align:center I heard you've been sending rice dumplings to every official in the capital. 00:34:47.240 --> 00:34:51.280 align:center I was curious about the stuffing 00:34:51.280 --> 00:34:54.040 align:center and asked Grand Secretary Wu for a few to try. 00:35:02.560 --> 00:35:04.920 align:center Turns out, it's gold. 00:35:05.760 --> 00:35:08.600 align:center It seems Grand Secretary Wu holds a rather deep prejudice against me. 00:35:08.600 --> 00:35:11.120 align:center These were but ordinary festival gifts. 00:35:11.120 --> 00:35:13.920 align:center If he feels they are excessive, he could have declined politely, 00:35:13.920 --> 00:35:16.600 align:center there was no need to trouble you to deliver them back. 00:35:16.600 --> 00:35:18.880 align:center My Lord, you'd better put the sword down. 00:35:18.880 --> 00:35:21.400 align:center As the Magistrate of the Office of State Affairs, 00:35:21.400 --> 00:35:25.160 align:center I see this as a blatant threat against a court official. 00:35:25.160 --> 00:35:26.880 align:center I wouldn't dare. 00:35:30.920 --> 00:35:33.400 align:center You... 00:35:33.400 --> 00:35:36.280 align:center I've merely come to remind you 00:35:36.280 --> 00:35:39.920 align:center that if you keep fabricating crimes against the Duke of Ding, 00:35:39.920 --> 00:35:44.720 align:center I'll have no choice but to present these dumplings to His Majesty. 00:35:46.840 --> 00:35:53.400 align:center By then, I doubt even the Office of State Affairs could protect you. 00:35:53.400 --> 00:35:54.920 align:center You... 00:35:56.640 --> 00:35:58.560 align:center Master, Young Master Wu has fallen unconscious. 00:35:58.560 --> 00:36:00.520 align:center Young Lady Zhao has ordered him to be carried to the courtyard. 00:36:00.520 --> 00:36:03.240 align:center - Silence! Watch your tongue! - Well, well. 00:36:03.240 --> 00:36:06.280 align:center You even dared to harm the Grand Secretary's grandson. 00:36:08.160 --> 00:36:10.880 align:center Outrageous! Absolutely outrageous! 00:36:10.880 --> 00:36:13.200 align:center This is your estate! 00:36:13.200 --> 00:36:17.360 align:center I could not just let him walk away after he disrespected you like that! 00:36:17.360 --> 00:36:18.880 align:center Guards! 00:36:18.880 --> 00:36:22.120 align:center Please don't, My Lord. My Lord! 00:36:22.120 --> 00:36:25.520 align:center Madam, I understand you're worried this marriage hasn't been settled yet. 00:36:25.520 --> 00:36:29.680 align:center But in my opinion, once the spark of love ignites, 00:36:29.680 --> 00:36:32.240 align:center nothing can stop it. 00:36:32.240 --> 00:36:34.480 align:center - That's true. - Sister! 00:36:37.680 --> 00:36:39.840 align:center What are you doing here? 00:36:41.520 --> 00:36:45.120 align:center Sister, Young Master Wu just... 00:36:50.280 --> 00:36:52.000 align:center Song Mo? 00:37:05.520 --> 00:37:07.240 align:center Suxin. Sulan. 00:37:07.840 --> 00:37:10.680 align:center Fourth Young Lady, what are you doing? 00:37:18.800 --> 00:37:20.960 align:center What are you doing to Dezhen? 00:37:24.160 --> 00:37:25.680 align:center He's experiencing asphyxia compounded by a lung abscess. 00:37:25.680 --> 00:37:27.120 align:center His breathing is weakening. 00:37:27.120 --> 00:37:29.400 align:center This means the infection in his lungs has ruptured. 00:37:29.400 --> 00:37:31.800 align:center It's practically a battle with death at this point. 00:37:31.800 --> 00:37:35.080 align:center I need to needle his Dazhui and Xuanji points to save him. 00:37:37.760 --> 00:37:39.920 align:center Dou Zhao! How dare you! 00:37:39.920 --> 00:37:43.920 align:center You're taking off Young Master Wu's clothes in broad daylight. 00:37:43.920 --> 00:37:45.680 align:center What do you think you're doing? Get up! 00:37:45.680 --> 00:37:49.640 align:center Mother, Young Master Wu suddenly fell ill. Sister is trying to treat him with acupuncture. 00:37:52.560 --> 00:37:55.440 align:center This should be done by a proper doctor! 00:37:55.440 --> 00:37:56.720 align:center There are boundaries between men and women. 00:37:56.720 --> 00:37:59.040 align:center You've disgraced yourself with such an indecent act. 00:37:59.040 --> 00:38:02.160 align:center If word of this gets out, what will people say about us? 00:38:02.160 --> 00:38:04.720 align:center Someone, help Young Master Wu up! 00:38:04.720 --> 00:38:06.440 align:center That's right! 00:38:08.720 --> 00:38:11.520 align:center - Mother, saving his life is more important! - Shut up! 00:38:11.520 --> 00:38:14.720 align:center Since it's asthma, he must be taken to a doctor immediately. 00:38:14.720 --> 00:38:16.280 align:center Take him to a doctor now! 00:38:16.280 --> 00:38:18.400 align:center I've sent for a doctor, 00:38:18.400 --> 00:38:20.920 align:center but the nearest clinic is ten miles away. 00:38:20.920 --> 00:38:24.320 align:center By the time the doctor arrives,Young Master Wu will be gone. 00:38:24.320 --> 00:38:25.800 align:center My Lord, you grew up on the battlefield, 00:38:25.800 --> 00:38:29.720 align:center you know some injuries can't be moved and some emergencies can't wait. 00:38:39.280 --> 00:38:41.120 align:center Please look me in the eyes. 00:38:41.640 --> 00:38:45.280 align:center Since you can read people, you know I'm not lying. 00:38:45.280 --> 00:38:47.160 align:center I can save him. 00:39:05.840 --> 00:39:07.440 align:center Let go. 00:39:08.600 --> 00:39:10.400 align:center Support Dezhen. 00:39:11.360 --> 00:39:15.360 align:center Lu Zheng, bring all the screens from the rooms and set them up around them. 00:39:15.360 --> 00:39:16.920 align:center Yes, My Lord. 00:39:18.840 --> 00:39:21.080 align:center Everyone, turn around! 00:39:21.080 --> 00:39:23.080 align:center If anyone dares to peek, 00:39:24.000 --> 00:39:26.400 align:center they'll pay for it with their eyes. 00:39:35.480 --> 00:39:39.240 align:center Fourth Young Lady, please administer the needles. 00:39:42.080 --> 00:39:47.040 align:center My Lord, how dare you draw a blade against a court official. 00:39:47.040 --> 00:39:48.840 align:center Are you defying the imperial authority? 00:39:48.840 --> 00:39:53.640 align:center I will kill whoever stands in my way today. 00:39:54.600 --> 00:39:56.360 align:center You've repeatedly interfered with efforts to save him. 00:39:56.360 --> 00:39:58.760 align:center What's your motive? 00:39:58.760 --> 00:40:01.880 align:center And what makes you believe that this young woman can save him? 00:40:01.880 --> 00:40:03.920 align:center I believe my judgment. 00:40:03.920 --> 00:40:06.520 align:center - You... - My Lord! 00:40:07.320 --> 00:40:10.040 align:center You're causing such chaos on my estate. 00:40:10.040 --> 00:40:14.000 align:center Do you really want me to report this matter directly to His Majesty? 00:40:14.000 --> 00:40:19.240 align:center You know exactly why Dezhen fell ill, don't you? 00:40:19.240 --> 00:40:21.240 align:center If this does reach His Majesty, 00:40:21.240 --> 00:40:27.840 align:center let's see if your reputation and the honor of your family's women survive the fallout. 00:40:31.760 --> 00:40:33.280 align:center Mother. 00:40:38.600 --> 00:40:39.920 align:center Mother! 00:40:39.920 --> 00:40:43.160 align:center Dou Zhao, are you trying to get the entire family killed? 00:40:43.160 --> 00:40:45.960 align:center My Lord, what a scheme you've set in motion. 00:40:45.960 --> 00:40:47.680 align:center If anything happens to Young Master Wu, 00:40:47.680 --> 00:40:51.360 align:center His Majesty will surely think that our family is vying for power, 00:40:51.360 --> 00:40:53.680 align:center harming him out of political discord! 00:40:53.680 --> 00:40:55.760 align:center Worry not, Yuanji. 00:40:55.760 --> 00:41:00.560 align:center As the Magistrate of the Office of State Affairs, I will attest to today's events. 00:41:00.560 --> 00:41:02.440 align:center Song Mo stormed onto private property, 00:41:02.440 --> 00:41:05.680 align:center brandished a weapon at court officials, and interfered with saving a life! 00:41:05.680 --> 00:41:10.720 align:center Even if this reaches His Majesty, the facts remain as they are! 00:41:34.200 --> 00:41:36.080 align:center This embroidery is quite unique. 00:41:36.080 --> 00:41:37.920 align:center You're lucky that Song Mo grew up in the military 00:41:37.920 --> 00:41:39.640 align:center and doesn't understand the underhanded schemes of the inner household. 00:41:39.640 --> 00:41:42.880 align:center - Otherwise, today could have spelled disaster for the entire family! - Watch your tongue! 00:41:42.880 --> 00:41:44.640 align:center She risked her reputation to save you. It was genuine. 00:41:44.640 --> 00:41:49.520 align:center Are you suggesting Young Lady Zhao has feelings for me, too?