WEBVTT 00:00:07.360 --> 00:00:09.160 align:center Your Grace. 00:00:11.160 --> 00:00:13.680 align:center Your Grace, the duke has sent someone to summon you. 00:00:13.680 --> 00:00:15.320 align:center The elders from other branches are there as well. 00:00:15.320 --> 00:00:19.440 align:center We're not going. There's no reason for me to pay respects to him. 00:00:19.440 --> 00:00:22.640 align:center We already fell out. Why bother with the pretense now? 00:00:22.640 --> 00:00:27.240 align:center Your Grace, His Majesty just issued a decree not that long ago. 00:00:27.240 --> 00:00:29.200 align:center If word gets out, 00:00:29.200 --> 00:00:34.640 align:center people will say you and Madam lack decorum and disregard filial piety. 00:00:34.640 --> 00:00:38.600 align:center You'll risk being labeled as ungrateful and dishonorable in court. 00:00:38.600 --> 00:00:42.520 align:center My reputation's never been great anyway. I don't care about it. 00:00:42.520 --> 00:00:45.040 align:center We should go. 00:00:45.040 --> 00:00:47.000 align:center It'll be good to get a sense of the situation. 00:00:47.000 --> 00:00:48.160 align:center Shougu. 00:00:48.160 --> 00:00:50.360 align:center Even in battle, courtesy comes before conflict. 00:00:50.360 --> 00:00:53.080 align:center Besides, the days ahead are long. 00:00:53.080 --> 00:00:55.520 align:center We can't avoid them forever. 00:00:55.520 --> 00:00:58.040 align:center Since when were you the type to hesitate? 00:00:58.040 --> 00:01:01.080 align:center What's wrong? Are you scared? 00:01:01.720 --> 00:01:04.040 align:center Scared of them? Never. 00:01:04.920 --> 00:01:08.920 align:center But I promised you that I wouldn't let you deal with these things. 00:01:08.920 --> 00:01:11.800 align:center And it's only the first day after our wedding. 00:01:11.800 --> 00:01:14.880 align:center It's fine. Let's go. 00:01:39.840 --> 00:01:41.800 align:center [Duke of Ying Residence] 00:01:51.520 --> 00:01:53.560 align:center So you went to pay respects to Hui Sun first? 00:01:53.560 --> 00:01:58.160 align:center Serving the dead before the living, no sense of propriety at all. 00:02:01.360 --> 00:02:04.800 align:center I didn't realize you all had been waiting for us. 00:02:04.800 --> 00:02:09.360 align:center However, "honor the departed and never forget those who came before us," 00:02:09.360 --> 00:02:12.720 align:center those were His Majesty's own words during the royal hunt. 00:02:12.720 --> 00:02:15.360 align:center What a sharp tongue you have. [Eldest Aunt of the Song family] 00:02:15.360 --> 00:02:20.160 align:center The tea is cold. Is this how you serve your elders on your first day here? 00:02:20.160 --> 00:02:22.880 align:center Exactly, the tea's cold. 00:02:22.880 --> 00:02:26.080 align:center Niece-in-law, why don't you make a fresh pot for us? [Third Aunt] 00:02:26.080 --> 00:02:27.920 align:center Bring it up. 00:02:31.680 --> 00:02:38.040 align:center Uncle Maochun and Uncle Fengchun, have you forgotten what happened before? 00:02:41.680 --> 00:02:46.080 align:center Yizhi Hall and the Duke of Ying Residence separated after the 7-day mourning period after my mother's passing. 00:02:46.080 --> 00:02:50.920 align:center Isn't it only natural that relationships grow cold, just like the tea? 00:02:50.920 --> 00:02:55.360 align:center But don't forget, you're still the heir here. 00:02:59.400 --> 00:03:01.360 align:center Father, you're right. 00:03:01.360 --> 00:03:06.640 align:center Now that I've married the heir to the Duke of Ying, that makes me his wife. 00:03:18.560 --> 00:03:20.680 align:center Father, please enjoy your tea. 00:03:52.600 --> 00:03:54.360 align:center This is a gift I prepared for you, Sister-in-law. 00:03:54.360 --> 00:03:56.960 align:center My brother used to play chess with me every time he came back. 00:03:56.960 --> 00:04:03.520 align:center Though there may be fewer chances now, I'm glad he has you to keep him company. 00:04:03.520 --> 00:04:05.360 align:center Thank you, Brother Han. 00:04:06.680 --> 00:04:09.000 align:center Do you think I'm going to keep your brother all to myself? 00:04:09.000 --> 00:04:12.760 align:center You'd be like my brother too, so you'd better visit often. 00:04:12.760 --> 00:04:15.960 align:center Look at that, Han'er is so thoughtful. 00:04:15.960 --> 00:04:18.320 align:center Actually, we all prepared gifts for you, Niece-in-law. 00:04:18.320 --> 00:04:22.440 align:center It just slipped my mind earlier. Bring them in. 00:04:22.440 --> 00:04:28.480 align:center The care and attention from you are, of course, meant to guide me as the new daughter-in-law. 00:04:28.480 --> 00:04:32.800 align:center Since I've married into your family, I will humbly accept any advice. 00:04:32.800 --> 00:04:34.920 align:center Oh, it's not really about advice. 00:04:34.920 --> 00:04:39.280 align:center We from the second branch of the family didn't contribute much to Yantang's wedding. 00:04:39.280 --> 00:04:44.320 align:center So, we'd like to offer to renovate Yizhi Hall, as a little gesture of goodwill. 00:04:45.040 --> 00:04:46.680 align:center That's a fine idea. 00:04:46.680 --> 00:04:49.680 align:center Once the dowry is accounted for and entered into the registry, 00:04:49.680 --> 00:04:53.600 align:center Sister-in-law, you can start organizing it. 00:04:53.600 --> 00:04:57.480 align:center First a show of authority, then a sugar-coated gesture, 00:04:57.480 --> 00:05:01.000 align:center this is just an excuse to get your hands on Dou Zhao's dowry. 00:05:01.000 --> 00:05:04.080 align:center In any household, it's the eldest daughter-in-law who manages things. 00:05:04.080 --> 00:05:07.840 align:center Eldest Aunt, it's one thing that you won't hand over the treasury keys and tokens, 00:05:07.840 --> 00:05:11.400 align:center but you're even eyeing my wife's dowry. 00:05:12.720 --> 00:05:15.520 align:center Yantang, that's uncalled for. 00:05:15.520 --> 00:05:19.440 align:center Even though we've divided the households after your mother's passing, 00:05:19.440 --> 00:05:23.960 align:center your eldest aunt has been managing all the household affairs, 00:05:23.960 --> 00:05:27.080 align:center including the finances. 00:05:27.080 --> 00:05:29.440 align:center Your wife has just joined the family. 00:05:29.440 --> 00:05:34.040 align:center Surely, someone needs to teach her and guide her. 00:05:34.040 --> 00:05:38.040 align:center That won't be necessary. My wife has audited accounts for both capitals 00:05:38.040 --> 00:05:41.120 align:center and thirteen provinces in front of His Majesty. 00:05:41.120 --> 00:05:44.840 align:center Her methods of management were even taken by the Ministry of Revenue as a model. 00:05:44.840 --> 00:05:49.000 align:center I didn't care to argue about these matters before, but since you're eyeing her dowry, 00:05:49.000 --> 00:05:52.480 align:center we might as well divide the treasury as well to make things clean and simple. 00:05:52.480 --> 00:05:57.440 align:center Nonsense. Harmony within the family is exactly what His Majesty wishes for. 00:05:57.440 --> 00:06:00.200 align:center We can't go against his will right after the wedding, can we? 00:06:00.200 --> 00:06:04.680 align:center Besides, managing a household is a thankless, exhausting task. 00:06:04.680 --> 00:06:09.360 align:center With dozens of matters to oversee every day, your aunt is often up until late night handling them. 00:06:09.360 --> 00:06:10.880 align:center - Third Aunt... - Third Aunt, what you've said 00:06:10.880 --> 00:06:13.560 align:center is exactly what Yantang and I worry about the most. 00:06:13.560 --> 00:06:17.760 align:center Money and possessions are fleeting, but family harmony is what truly matters. 00:06:17.760 --> 00:06:23.800 align:center Since you care so much for me, I'll entrust my dowry to Eldest Aunt for safekeeping. 00:06:25.560 --> 00:06:28.680 align:center - Su Lan, call Mr. Chen over. - Yes, Young Lady. 00:06:28.680 --> 00:06:30.920 align:center Ah, my daughter-in-law is so sensible. 00:06:30.920 --> 00:06:36.920 align:center Since your elders are offering to take on the burden for you, you must always be grateful. 00:06:36.920 --> 00:06:39.000 align:center Yes, Father. 00:06:46.240 --> 00:06:48.040 align:center How... 00:06:50.960 --> 00:06:54.880 align:center Didn't you lose all your assets in Futing? 00:06:54.880 --> 00:06:59.840 align:center I did. But what's lost can always be earned back. 00:06:59.840 --> 00:07:03.320 align:center I invested 80% of my capital in the Miao family's potato business. 00:07:03.320 --> 00:07:08.000 align:center Young Lady, I've just made a quick estimate. It's roughly 70,000 taels. 00:07:08.000 --> 00:07:11.840 align:center Zhao has an incredible eye for business. This is just this year's dividend. 00:07:11.840 --> 00:07:15.600 align:center Are you saying the 70,000 taels here is only the dividend? 00:07:17.280 --> 00:07:21.440 align:center These two chests alone could sustain a noble household for ten years! 00:07:21.440 --> 00:07:24.800 align:center Don't act like you've never seen money before. It's embarrassing. 00:07:25.960 --> 00:07:30.280 align:center I was going to combine my dowry and the profits into the household accounts 00:07:30.280 --> 00:07:34.000 align:center to help ease the elders' burdens, and assist in managing the estate's finances. 00:07:34.000 --> 00:07:37.520 align:center With an estimated annual growth of 20%, 00:07:37.520 --> 00:07:40.640 align:center investments in properties, businesses, and agriculture 00:07:40.640 --> 00:07:43.240 align:center would yield at least 70,000 to 80,000 taels. 00:07:43.240 --> 00:07:46.240 align:center Now that it's all entrusted to Eldest Aunt, 00:07:46.240 --> 00:07:49.280 align:center I'm sure she'll earn even more. 00:07:50.480 --> 00:07:54.480 align:center Earning 70,000 to 80,000 taels a year? I couldn't possibly manage that. 00:07:54.480 --> 00:07:55.680 align:center That's right. 00:07:55.680 --> 00:07:59.400 align:center My dowry also includes some estates and shops 00:07:59.400 --> 00:08:01.960 align:center co-invested with some noble ladies in the capital. 00:08:01.960 --> 00:08:07.480 align:center If the earnings fall short of expectations, it could jeopardize those relationships. 00:08:07.480 --> 00:08:12.120 align:center When doing business, the most important thing is reputation. If you lose your reputation 00:08:12.120 --> 00:08:17.360 align:center not only would the ventures falter, but we might also offend our partners. 00:08:17.360 --> 00:08:20.640 align:center You're known, for your financial acumen. [Eldest daughter-in-law of Song family] 00:08:20.640 --> 00:08:25.640 align:center Compared to your ventures, managing the household budget truly pales in comparison. 00:08:25.640 --> 00:08:29.080 align:center Perhaps it's better to keep the management of our finances separate, 00:08:29.080 --> 00:08:33.760 align:center so there's no risk of family conflict arising over money. 00:08:33.760 --> 00:08:39.360 align:center A real man doesn't rely on a woman's dowry for wealth, that's just shameful. 00:08:39.360 --> 00:08:42.280 align:center Young Lady Miao, move these chests back 00:08:42.280 --> 00:08:44.800 align:center before people start saying our family is taking advantage. 00:08:44.800 --> 00:08:48.200 align:center All right, I'll just keep managing Sister's money. 00:08:48.200 --> 00:08:49.920 align:center Take them back. 00:08:49.920 --> 00:08:52.400 align:center Hang on... 00:08:52.400 --> 00:08:56.880 align:center Zhao'er, tell me. How did you manage to earn so much money? 00:08:56.880 --> 00:09:00.520 align:center I never expected you to be so capable. 00:09:00.520 --> 00:09:05.800 align:center Second Brother, I think we should entrust our family's private assets to Dou Zhao to manage. 00:09:05.800 --> 00:09:08.520 align:center She's family, after all. We can trust her, right? 00:09:08.520 --> 00:09:11.280 align:center Yes, that's a good idea! 00:09:12.800 --> 00:09:15.920 align:center Uncle, your request is an honor. I wouldn't dare refuse. 00:09:15.920 --> 00:09:19.680 align:center However, without my father-in-law's approval, 00:09:19.680 --> 00:09:23.280 align:center I really wouldn't dare go against his wishes. 00:09:23.280 --> 00:09:25.440 align:center Second Brother, come on. 00:09:25.440 --> 00:09:27.320 align:center Second Brother! 00:09:30.240 --> 00:09:32.200 align:center I don't care anymore! 00:09:32.200 --> 00:09:33.840 align:center Hang on... 00:09:33.840 --> 00:09:35.200 align:center - Second Brother! - Second Brother! 00:09:35.200 --> 00:09:37.440 align:center - Second Brother! - Second Brother, don't just walk away. 00:09:37.440 --> 00:09:42.080 align:center Sister-in-law, could you reserve a place for our family in your business ventures as well? 00:09:42.080 --> 00:09:43.520 align:center That's right, Zhao'er. 00:09:43.520 --> 00:09:45.480 align:center We've got some savings. We'd be happy to invest. 00:09:45.480 --> 00:09:49.000 align:center I always thought she had the talents to navigate and assist in court politics, 00:09:49.000 --> 00:09:52.280 align:center but it turns out she's just as skilled in managing the intrigues of the household. 00:09:52.280 --> 00:09:55.600 align:center I know you're trying to protect Young Lady. 00:09:55.600 --> 00:10:00.920 align:center But the deaths of the Duke of Ding and Lady Jiang are intricately connected. 00:10:00.920 --> 00:10:05.400 align:center In such a large household, uncovering the truth often comes down to tracing 00:10:05.400 --> 00:10:07.800 align:center the flow of money and the behavior of the servants. 00:10:07.800 --> 00:10:12.800 align:center Young Lady is securing control of the estate not for herself, but for you. 00:10:12.800 --> 00:10:15.640 align:center Winning their favors now will pave the way 00:10:15.640 --> 00:10:18.480 align:center for her to gain full authority in due time. 00:10:20.400 --> 00:10:23.920 align:center Second Brother, you can't just leave this alone. 00:10:23.920 --> 00:10:25.920 align:center We're talking about 70,000 to 80,000 taels here. 00:10:25.920 --> 00:10:29.800 align:center As the saying goes, profit comes first. 00:10:29.800 --> 00:10:31.800 align:center Yes. There's nothing to worry about. 00:10:31.800 --> 00:10:33.600 align:center The treasury keys and tokens are still in our hands. 00:10:33.600 --> 00:10:35.600 align:center That's right. 00:10:37.200 --> 00:10:39.840 align:center Have I treated you poorly all these years? 00:10:39.840 --> 00:10:43.360 align:center She's only been here a day, and she's already got all of you wrapped around her finger! 00:10:43.360 --> 00:10:44.680 align:center We're not... 00:10:44.680 --> 00:10:47.360 align:center You've brought shame to our ancestors! 00:10:47.360 --> 00:10:49.600 align:center You're narrow-minded! 00:10:50.440 --> 00:10:52.200 align:center Come on! 00:10:52.200 --> 00:10:55.760 align:center I say, Brother, why can't you get along with money? 00:10:55.760 --> 00:10:59.600 align:center Old Third, don't bother arguing with him. Come on! 00:11:06.160 --> 00:11:07.960 align:center Your Grace. 00:11:11.560 --> 00:11:14.760 align:center Don't worry. The residence is filled with your loyal servants. 00:11:14.760 --> 00:11:17.600 align:center She's new here. They won't obey her. 00:11:17.600 --> 00:11:20.480 align:center She'll soon realize how difficult it is to gain any footing. 00:11:20.480 --> 00:11:23.320 align:center I've underestimated Dou Zhao. 00:11:23.320 --> 00:11:27.760 align:center I didn't know an uncouth girl like her could act with such cunning and precision. 00:11:27.760 --> 00:11:30.520 align:center Could it be that I overlooked something, 00:11:30.520 --> 00:11:33.400 align:center and fell right into my ungrateful son's trap? 00:11:33.400 --> 00:11:36.600 align:center Everyone in the capital knows that my father and I have split households. 00:11:36.600 --> 00:11:41.200 align:center Don't bother worrying about my relatives and their little assets. 00:11:41.200 --> 00:11:45.840 align:center It's best to avoid them altogether, no need to upset yourself. 00:11:45.840 --> 00:11:48.840 align:center I wanted to see them not because I wanted to make myself miserable. 00:11:48.840 --> 00:11:51.080 align:center Your father doesn't want me managing the household, 00:11:51.080 --> 00:11:53.920 align:center so he's roped in your uncles to sabotage me. 00:11:53.920 --> 00:11:56.880 align:center But they're not really united. 00:11:56.880 --> 00:11:58.720 align:center Your uncles are driven purely by profit. 00:11:58.720 --> 00:12:00.240 align:center Your eldest aunt is all bark and no bite, 00:12:00.240 --> 00:12:03.280 align:center while your third aunt wears her emotions on her sleeve. 00:12:03.280 --> 00:12:07.640 align:center They appear to follow your father's lead, but each has their own agenda. 00:12:07.640 --> 00:12:10.280 align:center The only one who sees the situation clearly is your eldest cousin-in-law. 00:12:10.280 --> 00:12:13.160 align:center She probably realizes that trying to mediate between you and your father 00:12:13.160 --> 00:12:16.720 align:center isn't a deal worth making. She could be our way in. 00:12:22.760 --> 00:12:24.640 align:center What? 00:12:25.240 --> 00:12:28.840 align:center You figured them out so clearly after meeting them just once. 00:12:28.840 --> 00:12:32.640 align:center You're so brilliant, my dear wife. 00:12:33.440 --> 00:12:36.320 align:center Back at the country estate, when I saved Wu Shan, 00:12:36.320 --> 00:12:40.000 align:center didn't you also see through my family's schemes in an instant? 00:12:40.000 --> 00:12:43.640 align:center Your ability to read people is much more impressive. 00:12:46.720 --> 00:12:50.240 align:center If my relatives and my father try any more tricks, 00:12:50.240 --> 00:12:52.360 align:center send Mr. Chen to the Imperial Guards to find me. 00:12:52.360 --> 00:12:54.360 align:center Don't take it all on yourself. 00:12:54.360 --> 00:12:57.240 align:center You were just calling me Lady Zhuge last night. 00:12:57.240 --> 00:12:59.640 align:center Are you doubting me already? 00:13:00.760 --> 00:13:04.920 align:center I don't doubt you, I'm just worried about you. 00:13:04.920 --> 00:13:09.000 align:center By the way, let me give you something for your protection. 00:13:11.000 --> 00:13:13.120 align:center This is my first time. 00:13:13.120 --> 00:13:14.600 align:center It's all right. 00:13:14.600 --> 00:13:20.600 align:center Keep your balance, focus on the target, and aim. 00:13:28.640 --> 00:13:30.640 align:center That's louder than firecrackers! 00:13:30.640 --> 00:13:34.200 align:center - Careful, it's hot. - You didn't even blink. 00:13:34.200 --> 00:13:37.120 align:center It's normal to feel scared the first time. 00:13:42.160 --> 00:13:44.800 align:center The more afraid you are, the more you have to stay calm. 00:13:44.800 --> 00:13:46.680 align:center Steady your nerves. 00:13:48.720 --> 00:13:52.160 align:center Don't worry, I'm right here with you. 00:14:06.080 --> 00:14:07.840 align:center I missed. 00:14:07.840 --> 00:14:10.040 align:center You're doing great. 00:14:15.480 --> 00:14:19.560 align:center If you hit that wind chime today, you'll have mastered the basics. 00:14:19.560 --> 00:14:21.280 align:center Take your time. 00:14:21.840 --> 00:14:23.960 align:center I'll go freshen up. 00:14:39.840 --> 00:14:41.080 align:center I hit it! 00:14:41.080 --> 00:14:42.680 align:center I hit it! 00:14:42.680 --> 00:14:46.200 align:center Wife, you're a natural. 00:14:48.240 --> 00:14:49.880 align:center What's wrong with your hand? 00:14:49.880 --> 00:14:51.600 align:center Let me see. 00:14:52.240 --> 00:14:53.600 align:center Why is it bleeding again? 00:14:53.600 --> 00:14:56.200 align:center It's nothing. Don't worry about it. 00:15:02.560 --> 00:15:04.480 align:center Yantang. 00:15:05.080 --> 00:15:08.360 align:center Didn't I say I can bathe myself? 00:15:09.000 --> 00:15:10.880 align:center Your hand is injured. 00:15:10.880 --> 00:15:13.400 align:center You can't let it get wet until the wound scabs over. 00:15:13.400 --> 00:15:14.520 align:center Let me help. 00:15:14.520 --> 00:15:16.480 align:center It's fine. 00:15:16.480 --> 00:15:18.480 align:center I can handle it myself. 00:15:21.040 --> 00:15:22.960 align:center No, I insist. 00:15:22.960 --> 00:15:27.680 align:center If I can't even take care of you when you're hurt, what kind of wife would I be? 00:15:39.840 --> 00:15:46.040 align:center You're the mighty General Song, are you getting shy now? 00:15:54.440 --> 00:15:57.960 align:center ♫ Urging the horse, the rain is pounding, I cross the ravaged hill ♫ 00:15:57.960 --> 00:16:02.160 align:center ♫ Hearing the wind raging in the night, it is coming again ♫ 00:16:02.160 --> 00:16:04.800 align:center ♫ The fog has yet to dissipate from the cloud platform ♫ 00:16:04.800 --> 00:16:09.280 align:center ♫ Knowingly, there are many things in this world ♫ 00:16:09.280 --> 00:16:12.400 align:center ♫ Walking alone, it's hard to live up to everyone's expectations ♫ 00:16:12.400 --> 00:16:16.560 align:center When I said I could do it myself, it wasn't because I was shy, 00:16:16.560 --> 00:16:18.480 align:center I didn't want to scare you. 00:16:23.640 --> 00:16:25.520 align:center Back at the Zhaowen Bookstore, 00:16:25.520 --> 00:16:31.920 align:center Mr. Chen said that your back was covered in scars when he was bandaging you. 00:16:31.920 --> 00:16:35.560 align:center I never thought I'd actually see them. 00:16:40.760 --> 00:16:45.200 align:center ♫ If you are the light of redemption in the darkness ♫ 00:16:45.200 --> 00:16:48.760 align:center ♫ Having you is a gift ♫ 00:16:48.760 --> 00:16:53.040 align:center ♫ My heart is bathed in warm sunshine, I am by your side, my life is full ♫ 00:16:53.040 --> 00:16:56.200 align:center Shougu, I'm sorry. 00:16:56.200 --> 00:17:01.000 align:center These scars were earned for the country and the people. 00:17:01.000 --> 00:17:04.760 align:center And you got this scar on your shoulder because of me. 00:17:04.760 --> 00:17:07.040 align:center You have nothing to apologize for. 00:17:10.440 --> 00:17:15.280 align:center Yantang, when two people share a life, 00:17:15.280 --> 00:17:20.760 align:center the most important thing is to make each other feel comfortable and at ease. 00:17:24.000 --> 00:17:28.200 align:center From now on, no matter what happens, 00:17:28.200 --> 00:17:33.760 align:center let's be honest with each other, and face everything together. All right? 00:17:34.520 --> 00:17:37.280 align:center All right, I promise you. 00:17:58.720 --> 00:18:02.520 align:center [Warm and Harmonious Spring Day] 00:18:03.680 --> 00:18:05.480 align:center My Lord. 00:18:07.600 --> 00:18:09.160 align:center Ming'er, you're here. 00:18:09.160 --> 00:18:10.760 align:center You won't let me see it? 00:18:10.760 --> 00:18:13.360 align:center Now I have to see it. Let me see. 00:18:13.360 --> 00:18:17.240 align:center Ming'er, I'll let you see it when I finish it. 00:18:17.240 --> 00:18:19.240 align:center No, I want to see it now. 00:18:19.240 --> 00:18:22.120 align:center Ming'er, it's a secret. 00:18:23.840 --> 00:18:25.720 align:center Fine. 00:18:25.720 --> 00:18:27.040 align:center Have some fruit. 00:18:31.080 --> 00:18:34.080 align:center Let me see! Why won't you let me? 00:18:34.080 --> 00:18:36.040 align:center - I'm not letting you. - Come on! 00:18:36.040 --> 00:18:38.560 align:center You're impossible, My Lord. 00:18:43.720 --> 00:18:46.560 align:center I'll show you once I finish it. 00:18:51.440 --> 00:18:53.880 align:center Ming'er, you look beautiful today. 00:19:04.000 --> 00:19:07.920 align:center Master. Madam. The Bazhen Soup prepared for your great-aunt has been served. 00:19:07.920 --> 00:19:09.960 align:center It's time to pay your respects. 00:19:10.480 --> 00:19:13.440 align:center Paying respects again! She's always paying respects! 00:19:13.440 --> 00:19:15.520 align:center Isn't it exhausting? 00:19:15.520 --> 00:19:18.360 align:center - We got it, you may go. - Yes, Master. 00:19:19.760 --> 00:19:21.760 align:center I'm going then. 00:19:22.520 --> 00:19:24.480 align:center It must've been hard for you. 00:19:26.320 --> 00:19:27.920 align:center Go on. 00:19:31.680 --> 00:19:33.480 align:center How dare you talk back! 00:19:33.480 --> 00:19:37.000 align:center What happened? What did Nanny Zhou do? 00:19:37.000 --> 00:19:40.720 align:center I overheard some servants gossiping about you, so I scolded them. 00:19:40.720 --> 00:19:44.360 align:center You're the nanny of the marchioness, and I'm the nanny of the duchess. 00:19:44.360 --> 00:19:48.680 align:center You scolding me is the same as the daughter-in-law disrespecting her mother-in-law. 00:19:48.680 --> 00:19:54.320 align:center You'd better remember your place, and the proper rules for the sake of Madam. 00:19:58.960 --> 00:20:02.000 align:center - Madam... Madam... - Nanny... 00:20:02.000 --> 00:20:04.160 align:center Ming. 00:20:05.800 --> 00:20:08.520 align:center Serve the soup. 00:20:13.200 --> 00:20:15.400 align:center Hurry up! 00:20:34.240 --> 00:20:38.400 align:center Madam, you must kneel and hold the bowl above your head. 00:20:38.400 --> 00:20:40.800 align:center That's the proper way to show respect. 00:20:45.040 --> 00:20:49.440 align:center I personally roasted and added the rehmannia to this Bazhen Soup. 00:20:49.440 --> 00:20:53.680 align:center It's especially beneficial for replenishing your blood and energy, Sister-in-law. 00:20:53.680 --> 00:20:57.800 align:center The higher the status of a family, the stricter the rules. 00:20:57.800 --> 00:21:01.560 align:center From helping your mother-in-law dress in the morning 00:21:01.560 --> 00:21:04.960 align:center to setting down her bed netting at night, 00:21:04.960 --> 00:21:08.760 align:center these are all duties of a daughter-in-law. 00:21:09.560 --> 00:21:15.520 align:center Learn these rules over the next few days, and follow them one by one. 00:21:16.560 --> 00:21:19.560 align:center Since your sister married into the Duke of Ying's family, 00:21:19.560 --> 00:21:22.760 align:center she has contributed money and effort to support their estate. 00:21:22.760 --> 00:21:24.440 align:center What about you? 00:21:24.440 --> 00:21:30.560 align:center Do you even know the accounts of the estate, or how much money we have left to sustain us? 00:21:30.560 --> 00:21:33.960 align:center The deficit in the accounts was due to the expenses 00:21:33.960 --> 00:21:39.200 align:center for the funerals of the late master and madam a few years ago. 00:21:39.200 --> 00:21:45.520 align:center Surely you have heard how extravagant Dou Zhao's dowry and personal wealth are. 00:21:46.120 --> 00:21:50.760 align:center Our family accepted you, yet you show no gratitude, 00:21:50.760 --> 00:21:55.000 align:center putting all your energy into coaxing my foolish brother. 00:21:55.000 --> 00:21:59.600 align:center Have you thought about the future of our family? 00:22:01.320 --> 00:22:05.920 align:center Where's the dividend your mother promised me? 00:22:07.880 --> 00:22:09.880 align:center What's going on here? 00:22:11.880 --> 00:22:14.800 align:center Ming'er, get up. 00:22:15.480 --> 00:22:18.880 align:center Are you all right? Let me see your hands. 00:22:20.120 --> 00:22:23.920 align:center A sister-in-law is setting rules for her younger sister-in-law. It's only right. 00:22:23.920 --> 00:22:25.600 align:center This doesn't concern you. 00:22:25.600 --> 00:22:29.080 align:center This is the Marquis of Jining's residence, not the Duke of Jing's residence. 00:22:29.080 --> 00:22:31.040 align:center How could it not concern me? 00:22:31.040 --> 00:22:34.800 align:center If this is about money, I'll sell some of my paintings to cover the expenses. 00:22:34.800 --> 00:22:37.280 align:center I know you're jealous of Dou Zhao's dowry, 00:22:37.280 --> 00:22:39.560 align:center but that doesn't mean you can take it out on Ming'er! 00:22:39.560 --> 00:22:41.480 align:center What did you just say? 00:22:41.480 --> 00:22:45.520 align:center All these years, I've used my own savings to help you, and you never once appreciated it. 00:22:45.520 --> 00:22:49.720 align:center Now I'm just asking her to contribute a little to the household, 00:22:49.720 --> 00:22:51.800 align:center and you think I'm being unreasonable? 00:22:51.800 --> 00:22:56.080 align:center Heaven must be blind not to strike you down with lightning, you ungrateful wretch! 00:22:56.080 --> 00:22:59.160 align:center Sister-in-law! Sister-in-law! It's my fault. 00:22:59.160 --> 00:23:01.280 align:center I shouldn't have let you argue with Peijin over this. 00:23:01.280 --> 00:23:06.400 align:center About what you just asked me, I'll bring it up with Mother when I return home to visit. 00:23:09.080 --> 00:23:12.200 align:center Be careful as you lift them up. 00:23:13.000 --> 00:23:14.800 align:center Set it down here. 00:23:19.200 --> 00:23:23.640 align:center So many gifts for returning home. This must be unmatched in the entire capital. 00:23:33.320 --> 00:23:36.120 align:center I've simply brought a few modest gifts for the return visit. 00:23:36.120 --> 00:23:39.320 align:center Let's talk inside. Please come. 00:23:49.720 --> 00:23:52.640 align:center You're trying to humiliate my daughter. 00:23:53.200 --> 00:23:56.600 align:center Without all this wealth, 00:23:56.600 --> 00:24:00.200 align:center I don't believe Song Mo would treat you the same way. 00:24:00.200 --> 00:24:04.520 align:center Unlike my Ming'er and the marquis, who are deeply in love. 00:24:04.520 --> 00:24:07.320 align:center They don't rely on such worldly possessions. 00:24:07.320 --> 00:24:12.480 align:center You, on the other hand, are nothing but a pitiful person. 00:24:12.480 --> 00:24:16.480 align:center Hearing this from you is so ironic. 00:24:16.480 --> 00:24:20.880 align:center Money is hard to earn, but love fades easily. 00:24:20.880 --> 00:24:25.760 align:center That's a lesson I learned from watching you all those years ago. 00:24:32.200 --> 00:24:36.000 align:center Madam, the Marchioness of Jining has arrived for her return visit. 00:24:37.560 --> 00:24:40.920 align:center All these years, you haven't aged a day. 00:24:40.920 --> 00:24:45.080 align:center Standing next to me, you look more like my sister than my mother now. 00:24:45.080 --> 00:24:46.680 align:center Isn't that right? 00:24:46.680 --> 00:24:50.120 align:center Without you in this household, I've had far fewer worries. 00:24:50.120 --> 00:24:53.080 align:center Naturally, my complexion turns better. 00:24:54.360 --> 00:24:56.520 align:center But look at you, 00:24:56.520 --> 00:25:01.040 align:center you haven't been married for long, and you've lost weight. 00:25:01.040 --> 00:25:04.200 align:center Is Wei Tingzhen mistreating you? 00:25:04.200 --> 00:25:07.720 align:center What kind of duchess behaves like that? 00:25:07.720 --> 00:25:11.920 align:center I'll find an opportunity to settle this score with her. 00:25:11.920 --> 00:25:16.960 align:center Mother, Peijin looks out for me. He treats me well. 00:25:16.960 --> 00:25:21.920 align:center Treats you well? When you returned home the other day, what gifts did he bring? 00:25:21.920 --> 00:25:24.040 align:center Compared that to Dou Zhao, it's worlds apart. 00:25:24.040 --> 00:25:27.000 align:center Peijin and I don't care about material things. 00:25:27.720 --> 00:25:31.600 align:center But what about the daily expenses at his residence? 00:25:31.600 --> 00:25:35.880 align:center Even if he doesn't care, can his sister not care? 00:25:35.880 --> 00:25:39.000 align:center Mother, you really don't have to worry about me. 00:25:39.000 --> 00:25:41.360 align:center Sister-in-law has been treating me well, too. 00:25:41.360 --> 00:25:44.640 align:center Enough. Stop trying to fool me. 00:25:44.640 --> 00:25:48.760 align:center You think I don't know what kind of person Wei Tingzhen is? 00:25:48.760 --> 00:25:52.040 align:center If she finds out how much dowry Dou Zhao has, 00:25:52.040 --> 00:25:56.360 align:center she's going to make your life so hard. 00:25:56.360 --> 00:25:59.920 align:center You risked everything to marry into that family. 00:25:59.920 --> 00:26:03.200 align:center Now that you're suffering, you don't even dare to tell me. 00:26:03.200 --> 00:26:05.960 align:center You're such a useless coward. 00:26:06.720 --> 00:26:11.960 align:center It's one thing that others envy my sister's dowry, and gossip about it, 00:26:11.960 --> 00:26:15.120 align:center but why do you have to use it to mock me, too? 00:26:15.120 --> 00:26:16.960 align:center How was I supposed to tell you? 00:26:16.960 --> 00:26:20.800 align:center All you've ever seen in me are flaws. 00:26:20.800 --> 00:26:24.800 align:center Fine then, I'll get out of your sight and stop upsetting you. 00:26:27.400 --> 00:26:30.240 align:center - Young Lady... - Look at her! 00:26:30.240 --> 00:26:33.080 align:center Her in-law mistreated her, and she came back to argue with me. 00:26:33.080 --> 00:26:35.880 align:center Her temper is exactly like her father's! 00:26:35.880 --> 00:26:41.720 align:center Madam, you don't know how difficult Ming's days have been. 00:26:51.960 --> 00:26:53.560 align:center Ming'er. 00:26:56.160 --> 00:26:58.040 align:center What's wrong? 00:27:05.240 --> 00:27:07.320 align:center Why are you crying? 00:27:08.400 --> 00:27:12.240 align:center She's probably just feeling a little homesick. 00:27:14.440 --> 00:27:16.240 align:center Let the sisters talk. 00:27:16.240 --> 00:27:19.280 align:center I'll keep you company with a drink. 00:27:32.160 --> 00:27:38.560 align:center It wasn't until I got married that I realized all your advice back then came from the heart. 00:27:38.560 --> 00:27:43.240 align:center These noble families aren't as glamorous as they appear to outsiders. 00:27:43.240 --> 00:27:47.120 align:center The foundations are hollow, and yet appearances must be kept up. 00:27:47.120 --> 00:27:53.240 align:center I'm not capable enough to fill the gaps, or maintain the facade. 00:27:53.240 --> 00:27:55.680 align:center What's done is done. Don't dwell on the past. 00:27:55.680 --> 00:27:59.160 align:center What matters most is making the best of the days ahead. 00:27:59.760 --> 00:28:04.200 align:center The more prestigious the family, the bigger the holes in their accounts. 00:28:04.200 --> 00:28:06.080 align:center You have to take it easy. 00:28:08.200 --> 00:28:13.440 align:center Compared to these massive deficits, my dowry is nothing but a drop in the bucket. 00:28:13.440 --> 00:28:16.640 align:center I'm just a mere housewife, and yet I'm being forced to figure out 00:28:16.640 --> 00:28:18.960 align:center how to conjure money out of thin air. 00:28:20.720 --> 00:28:23.360 align:center Many trivial household matters may seem insignificant, 00:28:23.360 --> 00:28:26.000 align:center but there's a lot of strategy involved. 00:28:26.000 --> 00:28:29.000 align:center Take rice, for example. Liaodong rice is soft and sticky, costing 900 coins per dan, 00:28:29.000 --> 00:28:32.240 align:center while Jiangnan Indica rice is firmer, and only costs 700 coins. 00:28:32.240 --> 00:28:35.080 align:center For porridge, use two parts Liaodong rice to one part Indica. 00:28:35.080 --> 00:28:36.240 align:center For cooked rice, reverse it. 00:28:36.240 --> 00:28:38.320 align:center Both the porridge and rice will turn out delicious. 00:28:38.320 --> 00:28:41.720 align:center Over a year, this simple method could save 500 to 600 taels. 00:28:41.720 --> 00:28:45.040 align:center If you save half into the bank and lend the other half to tea merchants, 00:28:45.040 --> 00:28:46.760 align:center you could earn over 1,000 taels in profit. 00:28:46.760 --> 00:28:48.760 align:center What a clever idea! 00:28:48.760 --> 00:28:52.360 align:center Sister, you must have been the God of Wealth in your past life! 00:28:53.200 --> 00:28:56.640 align:center And don't forget, the family's investments need to be reviewed, too. 00:28:56.640 --> 00:29:02.080 align:center For instance, any loss-making businesses like old inns or grain stores should be sold off. 00:29:02.080 --> 00:29:04.080 align:center Reinvest in trending businesses like perfume shops or boutiques... 00:29:04.080 --> 00:29:05.880 align:center That won't be necessary. 00:29:06.960 --> 00:29:08.640 align:center Ming'er. 00:29:19.200 --> 00:29:21.680 align:center Ming'er has the support of her maternal family. 00:29:21.680 --> 00:29:24.240 align:center She doesn't need to stoop to penny-pinching like you. 00:29:24.240 --> 00:29:28.480 align:center I will never let Ming'er lack money. 00:29:28.480 --> 00:29:33.200 align:center In a few days, I'll have her grandfather secure a proper position for the marquis. 00:29:33.200 --> 00:29:38.840 align:center When his career takes off, she won't have to worry about trivial matters like this. 00:29:39.760 --> 00:29:41.280 align:center Let's go. 00:29:52.880 --> 00:29:56.480 align:center Mother, is what you said true? 00:29:56.480 --> 00:29:58.880 align:center But Grandfather has always been upright and impartial. 00:29:58.880 --> 00:30:00.680 align:center He despises nepotism. 00:30:00.680 --> 00:30:01.880 align:center Why would he agree? 00:30:01.880 --> 00:30:09.560 align:center When one has children, they can't live only for themselves anymore. 00:30:09.560 --> 00:30:11.680 align:center Back when my father was demoted, 00:30:11.680 --> 00:30:15.880 align:center I had to swallow my pride and sell porridge to make ends meet. 00:30:15.880 --> 00:30:18.280 align:center Now, for your sake, 00:30:18.280 --> 00:30:22.960 align:center I'll have to humble myself again, and ask him to make an exception. 00:30:25.680 --> 00:30:27.560 align:center Take these. 00:30:32.160 --> 00:30:34.680 align:center Mother, I can't accept these. 00:30:34.680 --> 00:30:38.480 align:center I know exactly what situation you're in right now. 00:30:38.480 --> 00:30:40.880 align:center Where did you even get this much money? 00:30:42.240 --> 00:30:46.800 align:center I may be useless, but I can't be unfilial. 00:30:50.720 --> 00:30:52.880 align:center Lending money to bandits is a serious crime. 00:30:52.880 --> 00:30:55.000 align:center The court is cracking down hard. 00:30:55.000 --> 00:30:59.720 align:center Mother, let's think of another way. All right? 00:31:06.280 --> 00:31:09.200 align:center But what other options do women in this household have, 00:31:09.200 --> 00:31:14.640 align:center apart from taking advantage of the title of an official's wife? 00:31:16.080 --> 00:31:18.280 align:center Do you want to end up like Dou Zhao, 00:31:18.280 --> 00:31:22.640 align:center associating with questionable people and running disreputable businesses? 00:31:23.360 --> 00:31:25.160 align:center Ming'er, 00:31:28.160 --> 00:31:31.680 align:center remember this, you're the marchioness. 00:31:31.680 --> 00:31:34.480 align:center Never lower yourself to such things. 00:31:36.480 --> 00:31:40.680 align:center Take this money, and stand your ground in the marquis's residence. 00:31:40.680 --> 00:31:43.280 align:center I'll always have your back, understand? 00:31:44.880 --> 00:31:50.480 align:center When the marquis has a solid career, your sister-in-law won't treat you poorly anymore. 00:31:50.480 --> 00:31:52.360 align:center Really? 00:31:54.080 --> 00:31:58.680 align:center When that day comes, I'll finally be at ease. 00:31:59.960 --> 00:32:01.760 align:center Mother... 00:32:04.760 --> 00:32:06.480 align:center Silly girl. 00:32:12.040 --> 00:32:13.840 align:center Careful. 00:32:16.160 --> 00:32:17.960 align:center Go on. 00:32:23.360 --> 00:32:28.880 align:center Madam, you may be tough on Young Lady, but you actually love her dearly. 00:32:29.800 --> 00:32:34.240 align:center Getting a position for the marquis means greasing palms all around. 00:32:35.080 --> 00:32:39.880 align:center Take another chest from my private savings and pawn it. 00:32:39.880 --> 00:32:41.480 align:center Yes, Madam. 00:32:43.400 --> 00:32:45.560 align:center [Yizhi Hall] 00:32:45.560 --> 00:32:48.160 align:center The accounts for these purchases are full of discrepancies. 00:32:48.160 --> 00:32:49.680 align:center Go through them carefully. 00:32:49.680 --> 00:32:50.960 align:center Find out how much the stewards have been skimming. 00:32:50.960 --> 00:32:54.480 align:center Madam, without the authority token, the servants won't listen to us. 00:32:54.480 --> 00:32:56.160 align:center Repairs that need to be done, medicine that needs to be restocked, 00:32:56.160 --> 00:32:57.880 align:center everything is outright ignored. 00:32:57.880 --> 00:33:01.360 align:center At this rate, we'll be forced to use our own money to cover the expenses. 00:33:01.360 --> 00:33:02.880 align:center That's just one issue. 00:33:02.880 --> 00:33:08.480 align:center The other is that everything you say or dois constantly being spied on, 00:33:08.480 --> 00:33:10.760 align:center with reports sent back to the Duke of Ying's residence by nightfall. 00:33:10.760 --> 00:33:12.480 align:center I've written down their names. 00:33:12.480 --> 00:33:15.880 align:center These servants are loyal to the duke, not us. 00:33:15.880 --> 00:33:20.360 align:center We've become unwelcome guests in the Duke of Ying Residence. 00:33:22.080 --> 00:33:24.280 align:center What do you think, Your Grace? 00:33:24.280 --> 00:33:27.960 align:center Should I replace all the servants here? 00:33:27.960 --> 00:33:29.880 align:center Since we can't control the duke's servants, 00:33:29.880 --> 00:33:33.080 align:center at least we can make sure Yizhi Hall is staffed with our own. 00:33:33.080 --> 00:33:34.880 align:center It's not that simple. 00:33:34.880 --> 00:33:38.760 align:center Most of the servants have ties going back three generations, 00:33:38.760 --> 00:33:40.680 align:center many of them having served my ancestors. 00:33:40.680 --> 00:33:42.480 align:center Some even watched me grow up. 00:33:42.480 --> 00:33:46.680 align:center Replacing them all isn't just difficult, it feels heartless. 00:33:46.680 --> 00:33:48.480 align:center But we can't just let these servants grow bolder 00:33:48.480 --> 00:33:50.160 align:center and let Her Ladyship endure such indignities. 00:33:50.160 --> 00:33:54.080 align:center Su Lan, I'm married to His Grace. 00:33:54.080 --> 00:33:56.680 align:center You can't treat him like an outsider anymore. 00:33:56.680 --> 00:33:57.960 align:center I was wrong. 00:33:57.960 --> 00:33:59.880 align:center I'm sorry, Your Grace. 00:34:01.680 --> 00:34:03.680 align:center Replacing all the servants now would be risky. 00:34:03.680 --> 00:34:08.160 align:center It takes time to cultivate loyal servants, and there's a chance spies could infiltrate. 00:34:08.160 --> 00:34:11.480 align:center Both the crown prince and Prince Qing are trying to win over His Grace. 00:34:11.480 --> 00:34:14.960 align:center If their people infiltrate the household, things could become worse than they are now. 00:34:14.960 --> 00:34:20.680 align:center Madam. Your Grace. Not all the servants need to be replaced. 00:34:20.680 --> 00:34:24.880 align:center Their loyalty lies with the Duke of Ying's title, not specifically with Song Yichun. 00:34:24.880 --> 00:34:27.680 align:center Your Grace, you acted tyrannically before. 00:34:27.680 --> 00:34:31.360 align:center They assumed that you were against the Duke of Ying's status. 00:34:31.360 --> 00:34:34.080 align:center That's why they sided with Song Yichun. 00:34:34.080 --> 00:34:35.280 align:center That's a good point. 00:34:35.280 --> 00:34:39.480 align:center Your Grace, if you inherit the title and take control of the residence, 00:34:39.480 --> 00:34:43.280 align:center and Madam secures the treasury keys and household authority, 00:34:43.280 --> 00:34:45.280 align:center their allegiance will naturally shift to you. 00:34:45.280 --> 00:34:49.280 align:center But the real issue lies in the mysteries surrounding His Grace being attacked 00:34:49.280 --> 00:34:51.960 align:center and my mother-in-law's sudden death. 00:34:51.960 --> 00:34:54.680 align:center Even though many of the servants have been replaced, 00:34:54.680 --> 00:34:58.480 align:center there may still be those among them who know the truth. 00:34:58.480 --> 00:35:01.080 align:center That's why you can't remove them, Your Grace. 00:35:05.160 --> 00:35:07.960 align:center Did I say something wrong, Your Grace? 00:35:07.960 --> 00:35:12.880 align:center You just scolded Su Lan, for treating me like an outsider. 00:35:12.880 --> 00:35:15.040 align:center But what did you just call me? 00:35:17.840 --> 00:35:19.440 align:center Yantang. 00:35:20.800 --> 00:35:22.600 align:center Say it again. 00:35:24.280 --> 00:35:25.960 align:center Yantang. 00:35:26.840 --> 00:35:29.000 align:center They're all here. What are you doing? 00:35:29.000 --> 00:35:31.080 align:center - We'll take our leave. - We'll take our leave. 00:35:35.640 --> 00:35:38.200 align:center Why are you looking at me like that? 00:35:38.200 --> 00:35:41.280 align:center I used to say I had a bad reputation, 00:35:41.280 --> 00:35:44.960 align:center but now that I think about it, you weren't exactly spared from gossip either. 00:35:44.960 --> 00:35:49.880 align:center I didn't care what they said because I wasn't planning on getting married. 00:35:49.880 --> 00:35:52.600 align:center But now that we're married, your reputation is tied to mine. 00:35:52.600 --> 00:35:54.080 align:center If you're to advance in your career, 00:35:54.080 --> 00:35:59.640 align:center I can't allow Wang Yingxue or Song Yichun to spread rumors and damage your reputation. 00:35:59.640 --> 00:36:02.560 align:center I'll make sure they lose the ability to do so. 00:36:02.560 --> 00:36:05.800 align:center I wanted to let you live freely and happily, 00:36:05.800 --> 00:36:09.080 align:center but now you're caught up in these endless domestic battles. 00:36:09.080 --> 00:36:10.360 align:center I've let you down. 00:36:10.360 --> 00:36:12.560 align:center My family was a den of wolves and tigers, too. 00:36:12.560 --> 00:36:14.520 align:center So, you don't owe me anything. 00:36:14.520 --> 00:36:17.000 align:center Besides, you said I'm your strategist, didn't you? 00:36:17.000 --> 00:36:19.400 align:center Of course, I have to share your burdens. 00:36:23.000 --> 00:36:25.200 align:center Strategist again, huh? 00:36:25.200 --> 00:36:27.200 align:center What's wrong with that? 00:36:27.200 --> 00:36:30.520 align:center Look at you. What are you doing? 00:36:30.520 --> 00:36:33.360 align:center We were discussing serious matters. 00:36:33.360 --> 00:36:36.800 align:center This room isn't meant for discussing those matters. 00:36:36.800 --> 00:36:39.600 align:center Then what matters are meant to be discussed here? 00:36:40.320 --> 00:36:43.320 align:center - Call me "husband." - Song Mo! 00:36:47.080 --> 00:36:53.840 align:center ♫ I wish to be like the moon hidden in the sea, like a butterfly in love with the flowers ♫ 00:36:53.840 --> 00:36:59.960 align:center ♫ Like a thousand inksticks fading into my heartstrings, blurring my longing ♫ 00:36:59.960 --> 00:37:07.600 align:center ♫ Like the sun waiting for flying geese, the golden spears chasing long whips ♫ 00:37:09.440 --> 00:37:11.480 align:center I was wondering why His Grace had been sulking. 00:37:11.480 --> 00:37:13.480 align:center Turns out it was because Young Lady hadn't addressed him properly. 00:37:13.480 --> 00:37:17.440 align:center I never thought we'd end up as advisors under the same roof. 00:37:17.440 --> 00:37:20.440 align:center Just a few months ago, we were enemies. 00:37:20.440 --> 00:37:22.280 align:center Life is full of surprises. 00:37:22.280 --> 00:37:26.600 align:center I was just thinking, what if my arrow hadn't missed during the siege that day? 00:37:26.600 --> 00:37:28.040 align:center How different things might be. 00:37:28.040 --> 00:37:32.280 align:center Well, Brother, the scar from that arrow is still here. 00:37:34.520 --> 00:37:38.040 align:center Mr. Chen, Yizhi Hall has some excellent Ganlubai wine. 00:37:38.040 --> 00:37:40.440 align:center Let's have a small drink. I owe you an apology. 00:37:40.440 --> 00:37:41.520 align:center All right. 00:37:41.520 --> 00:37:43.120 align:center Let's go. 00:37:54.320 --> 00:37:57.640 align:center Your Grace, something has happened! 00:37:57.640 --> 00:37:59.120 align:center Why are you yelling? 00:37:59.120 --> 00:38:01.000 align:center Where are your manners? 00:38:01.000 --> 00:38:03.560 align:center Something is amiss. 00:38:08.560 --> 00:38:11.440 align:center The entire Yizhi Hall is busy moving goods. 00:38:11.440 --> 00:38:15.480 align:center The camphorwood chests are packed full of money. 00:38:15.480 --> 00:38:18.120 align:center Six or seven people in the main hall are calculating on abacuses 00:38:18.120 --> 00:38:20.480 align:center without even stopping for a drink of water. 00:38:20.480 --> 00:38:23.120 align:center Even during our estate's annual account settling, 00:38:23.120 --> 00:38:26.600 align:center it's never taken more than a day or two. 00:38:28.040 --> 00:38:30.360 align:center How much of a dowry must that be? 00:38:30.360 --> 00:38:33.840 align:center The Dou family may be known for their wealth as merchants, 00:38:33.840 --> 00:38:36.360 align:center but they couldn't possibly have this much money. 00:38:36.360 --> 00:38:38.160 align:center That's right. 00:38:40.400 --> 00:38:41.960 align:center Keep a close eye on it. 00:38:41.960 --> 00:38:44.480 align:center Find out what's really going on. 00:38:44.480 --> 00:38:46.080 align:center Yes, Your Grace. 00:38:48.600 --> 00:38:50.200 align:center [The Marquis of Jining Residence] 00:38:50.200 --> 00:38:53.960 align:center If you see bad weather coming, bring in the marquis's paintings. 00:38:53.960 --> 00:38:56.160 align:center He'll be heartbroken if they get wet. 00:38:56.160 --> 00:38:57.840 align:center Yes, Madam. 00:39:11.880 --> 00:39:14.920 align:center [Jade Ice Jug and Autumn Moon] (Idiom, from poem by Song writer Su Dongpo; fig. spotless white and pure flawless person) 00:39:39.640 --> 00:39:41.000 align:center So? 00:39:41.000 --> 00:39:42.920 align:center Do you like it? 00:39:42.920 --> 00:39:44.520 align:center I love it. 00:39:44.520 --> 00:39:47.840 align:center As long as you like it, I'm happy. 00:39:49.160 --> 00:39:51.520 align:center Is this the one you were painting last time? 00:39:51.520 --> 00:39:52.720 align:center Yes. 00:39:52.720 --> 00:39:55.400 align:center I wanted to surprise you. 00:39:55.400 --> 00:39:57.200 align:center It's beautiful. 00:40:00.320 --> 00:40:02.000 align:center Madam. 00:40:04.440 --> 00:40:08.160 align:center Madam, My Lady has summoned you. 00:40:08.960 --> 00:40:10.560 align:center We got it. 00:40:11.960 --> 00:40:15.160 align:center Will you come with me, My Lord? 00:40:16.200 --> 00:40:18.960 align:center I have to finish my painting, Ming'er. 00:40:18.960 --> 00:40:20.120 align:center - Maybe later. - But... 00:40:20.120 --> 00:40:21.520 align:center Ming'er. 00:40:21.520 --> 00:40:22.800 align:center Don't worry, Ming'er. 00:40:22.800 --> 00:40:27.360 align:center My sister may act like a matriarch, but you are my officially wedded wife. 00:40:28.440 --> 00:40:31.840 align:center You have to carry yourself as the true mistress of this household, 00:40:31.840 --> 00:40:34.000 align:center so they won't push you around. 00:40:43.280 --> 00:40:44.760 align:center Sister-in-law. 00:40:45.560 --> 00:40:46.760 align:center Look at this! 00:40:46.760 --> 00:40:49.320 align:center Is this how a mistress of the house should act? 00:40:49.320 --> 00:40:52.640 align:center The accounts are such a disaster. How could you let this happen? 00:40:52.640 --> 00:40:54.120 align:center What a disgrace to the family! 00:40:54.120 --> 00:40:59.000 align:center If it weren't for that bride swap nonsense, would our household be in this state? 00:41:01.360 --> 00:41:03.160 align:center Say something! 00:41:04.680 --> 00:41:06.760 align:center You're right, Sister-in-law. 00:41:06.760 --> 00:41:09.200 align:center My mother just contributed some money last month. 00:41:09.200 --> 00:41:11.000 align:center It hasn't been long since. 00:41:11.000 --> 00:41:15.240 align:center I was wondering if we could cut back on expenses a little more. 00:41:15.240 --> 00:41:16.520 align:center Cut back? 00:41:16.520 --> 00:41:20.360 align:center Do you expect us to scrape by on your petty contributions? 00:41:20.360 --> 00:41:24.840 align:center As the mistress, don't you feel ashamed for even suggesting such a thing? 00:41:24.840 --> 00:41:27.680 align:center If the household only spends without bringing in income, 00:41:27.680 --> 00:41:30.120 align:center no matter how deep our reserves, they'll eventually run dry. 00:41:30.120 --> 00:41:35.320 align:center So, my mother went to ask my grandfather to secure a position for His Lordship at the Warden's Office of the Five Wards, 00:41:35.320 --> 00:41:38.200 align:center as the Deputy Commander of the North City Patrol. 00:41:44.440 --> 00:41:46.680 align:center Here's his appointment letter. 00:41:47.680 --> 00:41:52.280 align:center I was planning to share this good news with you and His Lordship together. 00:41:57.720 --> 00:41:59.640 align:center That's more like it. 00:42:18.160 --> 00:42:21.480 align:center You killed Ming's child! 00:42:21.480 --> 00:42:25.640 align:center If you can't give me an explanation today, we'll take this to the authorities! 00:42:25.640 --> 00:42:30.080 align:center You warned me long ago that His Lordship wouldn't be a good husband. 00:42:30.080 --> 00:42:31.160 align:center Do you regret it? 00:42:31.160 --> 00:42:32.480 align:center I'm a terrible man! 00:42:32.480 --> 00:42:36.000 align:center Please forgive me, Ming'er! [Divorce Agreement]