WEBVTT 00:07.600 --> 00:10.560 Dou Ming has her own wet nurse to attend to her. 00:10.560 --> 00:13.400 Did she not know whether she was pregnant or not? 00:13.400 --> 00:16.920 She didn't even breathe a word. What was she trying to do? 00:17.440 --> 00:21.480 For so long, Ming'er had been either worried about the household expenditure 00:21.480 --> 00:24.160 or worried about getting a position for me. 00:24.160 --> 00:27.600 Besides, she had just become a wife. How would she have known so much? 00:27.600 --> 00:29.600 How would she dare to take her child's life as a joke? 00:29.600 --> 00:33.040 She was bold enough to steal her sister's marriage. Is there anything she dares not do? 00:33.040 --> 00:35.040 If your bride was Dou Zhao at the time, 00:35.040 --> 00:38.760 you'd have enough for three generations of the Wei family, let alone a marquis' residence. 00:38.760 --> 00:40.720 That's enough! Say no more. 00:40.720 --> 00:44.920 Ultimately, this is just about money. 00:44.920 --> 00:49.440 Anyhow, regarding matters of this residence, please stay out of it in future. 00:51.360 --> 00:54.920 I think you've been hexed by that vamp. 00:54.920 --> 00:57.360 You can't even recognize your own sister now. 00:57.360 --> 00:58.920 You... 00:59.520 --> 01:01.720 Madam, please behave yourself. 01:04.960 --> 01:06.920 What did you call me? 01:07.760 --> 01:10.480 The eldest sister is like a mother. 01:10.480 --> 01:16.360 All these years, I've helped you handle everything in this residence. 01:17.800 --> 01:20.000 You now have a wife. 01:20.000 --> 01:23.040 So you've totally forgotten about everything I've done for you. 01:23.040 --> 01:25.280 Stop speaking about doing things for me. 01:26.080 --> 01:29.280 All these years, you've not been happy in the Duke of Jing's residence. 01:29.280 --> 01:31.680 I know. 01:31.680 --> 01:33.720 And it pains me to watch you suffer. 01:34.400 --> 01:38.600 If you're considerate, you should put yourself in Ming'er's shoes. 01:39.320 --> 01:41.400 From now on, 01:42.880 --> 01:45.680 you can stop worrying about this residence. 01:52.360 --> 01:55.400 [Marquis of Jining Residence] 01:55.400 --> 02:00.280 If I was as capable as my sister, things wouldn't have come this far. 02:00.280 --> 02:01.760 Don't think like that, Ming'er. 02:01.760 --> 02:06.040 After so long, don't you know what kind of person I am? 02:06.040 --> 02:08.360 I originally knew. 02:08.360 --> 02:10.280 But your sister said... 02:10.280 --> 02:12.600 I know. 02:12.600 --> 02:18.440 Ultimately, the dispute between my sister and your mother is just about worldly wealth. 02:18.440 --> 02:21.840 If that's the case, I'll acquire it. 02:21.840 --> 02:24.560 Our life will then be peaceful. 02:24.560 --> 02:26.280 You've found a way? 02:26.280 --> 02:29.080 In the past, many people sought my paintings. 02:29.080 --> 02:31.760 But they were common uncouth people. 02:31.760 --> 02:33.920 I just wasn't willing to deal with them. 02:35.000 --> 02:37.160 Your calligraphy and painting are outstanding. 02:37.160 --> 02:42.120 If you're willing to lower yourself, painting collectors will surely crowd at our door. 02:42.120 --> 02:46.720 If you can make a name in the world of painting, your paintings will be passed on for generations. 02:46.720 --> 02:49.000 Isn't this your dream, too? 02:51.000 --> 02:53.200 Things will get better for us in the future. 02:53.760 --> 02:55.840 I'll do this for you. 03:21.960 --> 03:27.280 Madam, you went to great pains to find the marquis work, but he wouldn't accept it. 03:27.280 --> 03:30.080 He'd rather stoop to selling paintings than take up the position. 03:30.080 --> 03:32.840 Why did Fifth Young Lady marry a wimp? 03:32.840 --> 03:34.640 Don't drivel. 03:34.640 --> 03:38.600 No matter how bad he is, he is still our son-in-law. 03:38.600 --> 03:43.320 No matter what, I have to pave the way for Ming'er. 03:43.320 --> 03:46.080 I can't let her take the path I took. 03:48.680 --> 03:50.600 Is this how you navigate the carriage? 03:54.040 --> 03:57.240 Madam, I trust you've been well since we parted. 03:57.920 --> 04:00.640 [Jieyi Hall] 04:09.840 --> 04:11.960 Your father sent troops to suppress bandits. 04:11.960 --> 04:14.160 Why didn't you notify us? 04:14.160 --> 04:17.080 All these years, we've helped you make quite a lot of money. 04:17.080 --> 04:19.560 Are you burning bridges now? 04:20.200 --> 04:21.920 I wasn't able to. 04:21.920 --> 04:24.200 My family consecutively held two weddings for two daughters. 04:24.200 --> 04:27.600 I still can't find the time to discuss this with my father. 04:27.600 --> 04:31.440 Madam, you're playing us like monkeys. 04:31.440 --> 04:34.560 If you still want to fool us today, 04:35.640 --> 04:38.880 I'll let you taste this extremely toxic blade. 04:46.960 --> 04:49.840 Go on then. Kill me. 04:49.840 --> 04:53.520 It will be good for both of us this way. 04:54.200 --> 04:55.960 Madam, what are you talking about? 04:55.960 --> 04:57.600 Shut up! 04:58.960 --> 05:03.960 Or you can just kill me now. 05:03.960 --> 05:08.960 I'd like to see whether or not my father, who is the Minister of War, 05:08.960 --> 05:11.800 will let you off the hook. 05:13.120 --> 05:17.600 Or you can release me now. 05:17.600 --> 05:20.360 We can sit down and talk this out. 05:24.440 --> 05:25.320 Guys. 05:25.320 --> 05:27.160 - Here! - Here! 05:27.160 --> 05:29.480 Release her. 05:38.880 --> 05:42.960 [Jieyi Hall] 05:44.120 --> 05:48.040 Madam, I'm sorry. 05:48.600 --> 05:52.960 You know my men and I are only in this for the money. 05:52.960 --> 05:55.200 You have money to hold weddings for your daughters. 05:55.200 --> 05:57.520 But why don't you have money to repay the loan? 05:57.520 --> 06:00.440 If this goes on, my men will become desperate. 06:00.440 --> 06:05.280 We will have to rob the Marquis of Jining's residence in exchange for a chance to live. 06:08.080 --> 06:13.120 Marquis of Jining's residence is now left with promissory notes and pawn tickets. 06:13.120 --> 06:15.360 You can try to rob it if you don't believe me. 06:15.360 --> 06:20.760 In my opinion, If you really have the guts to fight to the death, 06:21.520 --> 06:24.640 why don't you rob another household? 06:28.120 --> 06:30.920 [Jieyi Hall] 06:38.840 --> 06:40.600 Come here. 06:40.600 --> 06:42.240 Why? 06:43.160 --> 06:45.080 Stand straight. 06:45.080 --> 06:46.600 Close your eyes. 06:46.600 --> 06:49.000 I said close your eyes. 06:49.000 --> 06:51.000 What is going on? 06:51.000 --> 06:52.960 No peeking. 07:01.440 --> 07:03.320 What are you doing? 07:03.320 --> 07:05.080 Don't move. 07:08.440 --> 07:10.200 Almost done. 07:16.600 --> 07:20.080 Shouldn't this be done at night? 07:20.080 --> 07:22.080 Why can't it be done during the day? 07:22.080 --> 07:25.280 It's bright during the day. I get to see more clearly. 07:47.880 --> 07:49.200 Are you hot? 07:49.200 --> 07:51.120 Why are you sweating? 07:51.120 --> 07:52.600 No. 07:52.600 --> 07:55.640 I don't feel hot. I am not. 07:55.640 --> 07:56.880 Done. 07:56.880 --> 07:58.400 Done? 08:00.800 --> 08:02.680 Are you surprised? 08:09.000 --> 08:10.800 Yes. 08:11.320 --> 08:14.360 You made this for me? 08:14.360 --> 08:18.480 I measured you just now. It fits perfectly. 08:22.280 --> 08:24.240 I thought... 08:27.560 --> 08:29.400 I overthought it. 08:29.400 --> 08:31.200 When I gave you a bath previously, 08:31.200 --> 08:35.880 I saw a lot of wounds on your body due to the friction of armor that doesn't fit. 08:35.880 --> 08:38.360 Now that you're guarding the imperial city, 08:38.360 --> 08:40.840 you should wear an under-layer of golden silk soft armor. 08:40.840 --> 08:43.520 Firstly, it increases protection. 08:43.520 --> 08:45.440 Secondly, it reduces friction. 08:45.440 --> 08:47.240 It will keep your safe. 08:49.920 --> 08:53.080 What's wrong? You don't like it? 08:53.920 --> 08:55.680 I like it. 09:06.240 --> 09:11.480 You've been looking at the soft armor Madam made, and sighing for one hour. 09:11.480 --> 09:14.680 What is wrong with it? 09:14.680 --> 09:20.760 That day I saw that my uncle and aunt were very much in love despite being on the battlefield. 09:23.120 --> 09:27.080 Grand General and his wife were a loving couple indeed. 09:27.640 --> 09:30.440 What about Dou Zhao and me, then? 09:30.440 --> 09:32.560 Are we different? 09:34.360 --> 09:36.880 Madam is courageous and resourceful. 09:36.880 --> 09:39.800 She keeps the household in perfect order. 09:39.800 --> 09:43.800 Since she came to the residence, the duke has been hesitant, 09:43.800 --> 09:46.360 and rarely picks fights with you. 09:46.360 --> 09:49.680 Madam is indeed a perfect spouse for you. 09:54.840 --> 09:59.000 I feel that she doesn't love me. 10:02.480 --> 10:05.520 Your Grace, Madam has done so much for you. 10:05.520 --> 10:08.280 She even made you this soft armor. 10:08.280 --> 10:10.080 How can you say she doesn't love you? 10:10.080 --> 10:11.960 That's right. 10:12.760 --> 10:14.040 No. 10:14.040 --> 10:16.240 I'm not talking about that kind of love. 10:16.240 --> 10:19.160 Just like what I told Dou Zhao. 10:19.160 --> 10:20.680 We'll advance and retreat together. 10:20.680 --> 10:25.000 And she treats me like how a military advisor would treat a general. 10:25.000 --> 10:28.040 Just like how you two treat me. This isn't love. 10:28.040 --> 10:30.920 Your Grace, I do love you. 10:30.920 --> 10:32.120 I love you, too. 10:32.120 --> 10:35.040 No, no. This isn't what I meant. 10:35.040 --> 10:38.480 Her love for me isn't the kind of love between a husband and a wife. 10:38.480 --> 10:40.200 Do you get it? 10:43.920 --> 10:47.120 I'm not married yet. 10:47.120 --> 10:49.320 Hence, I don't really get it. 10:49.840 --> 10:54.080 You don't like her treating you like this? 10:54.080 --> 10:55.880 It's not that either. 10:58.240 --> 11:01.560 Madam is unromantic. 11:01.560 --> 11:03.160 It's close. Go on. 11:03.160 --> 11:06.520 Your Grace, I'm only 17 years old. 11:06.520 --> 11:08.280 I haven't found someone I like. 11:08.280 --> 11:11.520 I'm afraid there's nothing more I can add to it. 11:12.000 --> 11:14.120 Kids have no idea about love. 11:14.120 --> 11:15.320 I have no idea about love? 11:15.320 --> 11:17.680 Despite your age, you aren't married yet. How dare you criticize me? 11:17.680 --> 11:21.560 So what? I'm protecting His Grace intently. 11:38.080 --> 11:43.080 Yantang, you really don't want to go to Zuixian Tower? 11:44.240 --> 11:49.000 I heard they have many new and beautiful performers. 11:49.000 --> 11:53.920 Besides, you get to eat, drink, and listen to music there. 11:54.640 --> 11:56.160 It's my treat. 11:56.160 --> 11:57.160 Let's go. 11:57.160 --> 12:01.440 I've also heard that they have some new and good-looking male escorts who can sing. 12:01.440 --> 12:03.880 You want to be like Princess Shude? 12:03.880 --> 12:06.360 Such a petty guy. 12:08.080 --> 12:10.160 I get it. 12:10.160 --> 12:12.960 You're jealous. 12:16.800 --> 12:18.320 You're drunk. 12:18.320 --> 12:20.200 No. 12:36.080 --> 12:37.920 Why did you choose this kind of music? 12:37.920 --> 12:41.040 You're shallow and ignorant. This is called spicing things up. 12:41.040 --> 12:43.880 Do you think someone will recite classic texts when they are drunk? 12:45.920 --> 12:48.320 Are you sure this will work? 12:48.320 --> 12:50.440 It suits the occasion so much. 12:50.440 --> 12:52.440 Such a great voice. 12:52.440 --> 12:55.440 This isn't something a gentleman would do. 12:55.440 --> 12:57.960 I think you should just stay single forever. 12:57.960 --> 12:59.560 What's wrong with being single? 12:59.560 --> 13:00.680 It's good to be single. 13:00.680 --> 13:03.240 You two look like you're hatching a plot. 13:03.240 --> 13:07.280 Be honest. What are you trying to pull on Madam? 13:10.320 --> 13:14.760 Not only does your residence have stars, this place has them too. Look. 13:24.800 --> 13:29.400 I hated your eyes in the past. 13:29.960 --> 13:32.000 But now, I... 13:32.000 --> 13:35.080 But now... what? 13:37.840 --> 13:43.080 Your eyes look like they have stars in them. 13:43.080 --> 13:45.080 They sparkle. 13:45.080 --> 13:47.080 They are so pretty. 13:52.920 --> 13:55.080 Look. 13:55.080 --> 13:59.280 The reflection in the water is like the flowers in a fog or the moon among the clouds. 13:59.280 --> 14:03.120 You can see them but you can't touch them. 14:04.080 --> 14:05.960 It makes them even prettier. 14:11.680 --> 14:13.680 Do you like this? 14:16.320 --> 14:19.400 Yes, I like this. 14:20.160 --> 14:21.880 I like this very much. 14:23.920 --> 14:26.600 I like you, too. 14:34.360 --> 14:36.040 Look. 14:36.880 --> 14:39.120 The lanterns are pretty. 14:39.120 --> 14:42.560 Just like your eyes. 15:07.440 --> 15:09.200 Your Grace! 15:13.280 --> 15:15.080 Your Grace? 15:17.760 --> 15:19.200 Head back home first. 15:19.200 --> 15:21.520 Prepare hot soup and ginger tea for Madam. 15:21.520 --> 15:23.160 - Wait for my return. - Your Grace, 15:23.160 --> 15:25.000 there are so many people along the way back. 15:25.000 --> 15:27.680 - Are you going to carry Madam all the way? - If you don't get them ready in time, 15:27.680 --> 15:29.800 you'll have to run ten miles with heavy loads. 15:29.800 --> 15:31.360 Yes, Your Grace. 15:31.360 --> 15:32.840 Come on. 15:38.720 --> 15:41.320 [Silver] 15:42.280 --> 15:47.080 That lantern is so pretty. 15:47.080 --> 15:49.840 Okay. I'll get it for you. 15:49.840 --> 15:52.880 I'll give you anything you want. 15:57.600 --> 15:59.600 My father says you're shameless. 15:59.600 --> 16:01.080 I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. 16:01.080 --> 16:03.640 - Don't say such nonsense. - As long as my wife is happy, 16:03.640 --> 16:05.640 I'm happy to do it. 16:09.520 --> 16:14.280 ♫ Covered in frost and snow, side by side with you again ♫ 16:14.280 --> 16:19.360 ♫ Looking at the colorful world ♫ 16:22.240 --> 16:25.240 Yantang. 16:28.240 --> 16:30.200 Yantang. 16:30.200 --> 16:36.120 ♫ I only send my heart to one person, leaving no vacancies ♫ 16:36.120 --> 16:43.360 ♫ This love is as clear as the moon, without a single false word ♫ 16:43.360 --> 16:48.920 ♫ I chase you one step closer and can't bear to stop ♫ 16:52.200 --> 16:56.320 Since you're drunk, wouldn't this be considered as taking advantage? 17:01.160 --> 17:03.880 I'll let you go today. 17:10.440 --> 17:16.240 Yantang, actually, I'm not drunk. 17:19.680 --> 17:25.240 ♫ I know that the comings and goings of this world are difficult to understand ♫ 17:25.240 --> 17:33.120 ♫ I will enter a life of Nirvana for you without regrets ♫ 17:37.360 --> 17:39.280 You're up, Madam? 17:47.040 --> 17:50.000 Don't worry. I'm the one who helped you get dressed. 17:51.000 --> 17:55.400 As for this hangover soup, His Lordship made it himself. 17:58.680 --> 18:01.800 You got so drunk last night. 18:02.360 --> 18:05.440 I can't remember clearly indeed. 18:06.240 --> 18:12.480 I only remember us going out last night to enjoy a show and music. 18:12.480 --> 18:15.240 And then... 18:15.240 --> 18:16.680 And then what? 18:16.680 --> 18:19.640 You'll have to ask His Lordship, of course. 18:19.640 --> 18:21.920 You held His Lordship the whole night. 18:21.920 --> 18:25.400 When His Lordship came out this morning, his neck was bruised. 18:25.400 --> 18:28.200 You'll have to ask him, of course. 18:50.280 --> 18:52.240 You're up? 18:52.240 --> 18:54.360 I thought you would sleep a little longer. 18:54.360 --> 18:55.800 Last night... 18:55.800 --> 18:57.640 Yantang. 18:59.280 --> 19:01.520 Last night... 19:02.720 --> 19:06.240 I imbibed too much alcohol and often last night. 19:07.440 --> 19:12.640 Apart from that thing, I didn't do anything disrespectful, did I? 19:12.640 --> 19:14.400 What "thing"? 19:15.760 --> 19:18.360 Well, that thing is really nothing. 19:18.360 --> 19:24.360 What I'm saying is, I wasn't roaring drunk or something, was I? 19:26.720 --> 19:28.280 You've always been calm and composed. 19:28.280 --> 19:30.120 How would you do that? 19:31.200 --> 19:36.000 You just dragged me around to look at reflections and stars. 19:36.000 --> 19:37.720 You wanted me to buy the things you pointed out along the way. 19:37.720 --> 19:39.960 You even held me and talked nonsense the whole night. 19:39.960 --> 19:44.120 The words I said after I was drunk need not be taken seriously. 19:44.120 --> 19:47.680 In that case, when you said my eyes were gentle and pretty, 19:47.680 --> 19:49.640 was that false, too? 19:50.520 --> 19:53.200 You said you like... 19:53.200 --> 19:54.520 Yantang. 19:54.520 --> 19:57.080 You should head to the office now. 19:57.080 --> 19:59.400 - You're going to be late. Go. - All right. 19:59.960 --> 20:03.240 By the way, the lantern is in the front courtyard. 20:07.040 --> 20:08.320 This lantern... 20:08.320 --> 20:11.400 Last night, His Lordship asked Mr. Yan to bring it back. 20:11.400 --> 20:14.880 You even wanted to take it to bed. 20:17.360 --> 20:21.160 That lantern is so pretty. 20:21.160 --> 20:22.240 Okay. 20:22.240 --> 20:24.840 I'll give you anything you want. 20:24.840 --> 20:26.600 Madam! 20:26.600 --> 20:27.920 - You can't do that, Madam. - Push it into the room. 20:27.920 --> 20:29.960 - Hurry. - Stop pushing it. 20:30.680 --> 20:35.680 This lantern was specially ordered by the Duke of Jing of the South Ward, for his mother's birthday. 20:35.680 --> 20:38.400 It's 100 inches tall to symbolize that she'll live a long life. 20:38.400 --> 20:40.440 Do you like it, Mada? 20:40.440 --> 20:42.440 I like it, yes. 20:42.440 --> 20:44.120 But I'd be taking her life... 20:44.120 --> 20:47.960 No, I mean, I'd be taking away her wish for having a long life. 20:47.960 --> 20:49.440 It's not right, is it? 20:49.440 --> 20:50.520 Don't worry about it. 20:50.520 --> 20:53.440 His Lordship has ordered a new one for the Old Duchess of Jing. 20:53.440 --> 20:55.880 Your happiness is all that matters. 20:59.040 --> 21:04.600 In that case, Madam, do you want us to put this lantern up? 21:04.600 --> 21:06.200 This lantern is too eye-catching. 21:06.200 --> 21:07.800 Hang it at the back door. 21:07.800 --> 21:09.200 Yes, Madam. 21:09.200 --> 21:12.800 [Good Times Fly like an Arrow] 21:12.800 --> 21:15.160 On second thoughts, just bring it back. 21:18.720 --> 21:20.560 Good. 21:21.760 --> 21:24.760 There are plenty of crane paintings in the capital, 21:24.760 --> 21:29.000 but very few capture such spirit and charm. 21:29.000 --> 21:31.040 This is a masterpiece. 21:31.040 --> 21:34.880 I'll offer 1,000 taels. 21:37.480 --> 21:40.160 My husband has devoted years to his art, creating thousands of works. 21:40.160 --> 21:43.000 This is indeed one of his finest works. 21:43.000 --> 21:47.280 But there are a few adjustments needed. 21:47.280 --> 21:54.560 First, the background, replace the mountains with a field. 21:55.240 --> 21:56.400 A field? 21:56.400 --> 21:59.680 Cranes are symbols of solitude and nobility, their calls resonating through mountains. 21:59.680 --> 22:02.000 How could it reside in a field? 22:02.480 --> 22:05.720 This painting is intended as a gift for Lord Chen. 22:05.720 --> 22:07.600 His mobility isn't what it used to be. 22:07.600 --> 22:11.840 Wouldn't he feel dispirited seeing steep mountains he cannot traverse? 22:11.840 --> 22:14.280 A crane in a field has its own charm as well. 22:14.280 --> 22:17.760 The feathers are too simplistic. 22:17.760 --> 22:21.840 They need to look fuller to make the painting look valuable. 22:21.840 --> 22:26.160 Also, the red on the crane's crown is too pale. It lacks... 22:26.160 --> 22:28.480 You clearly don't understand art. I'm not selling it anymore. 22:28.480 --> 22:29.800 I only sell to those who appreciate it. 22:29.800 --> 22:33.320 This is the first time I've encountered a deal where haggling isn't allowed. 22:33.320 --> 22:35.040 Our apologies, Boss Zhou. 22:35.040 --> 22:38.960 Even though the sale didn't work out, our friendship remains. 22:40.280 --> 22:42.160 Madam, you're so gracious. 22:42.160 --> 22:46.200 You're not only beautiful, but also cultured and courteous. 22:46.200 --> 22:47.720 How dare you hit on my wife. 22:47.720 --> 22:49.840 Guards, throw him out with a beating! 22:49.840 --> 22:51.240 - Yes, My Lord! - Peijin... 22:51.240 --> 22:52.680 What have I done? 22:52.680 --> 22:54.040 - Peijin... - Walk! 22:54.040 --> 22:55.280 What did I say, My Lord? 22:55.280 --> 22:58.440 - My Lord... - Walk! 23:01.680 --> 23:03.160 Let go of me! 23:03.160 --> 23:04.960 Out! 23:05.920 --> 23:07.600 You... 23:07.600 --> 23:10.440 [The Marquis of Jining Residence] 23:10.440 --> 23:14.640 1,000 taels is enough to cover our household's expenses for a year. 23:14.640 --> 23:18.200 He may be a mere art dealer, but he's helped elevate many artists. 23:18.200 --> 23:19.400 Through his connections, 23:19.400 --> 23:22.320 your paintings could end up in private collections or even in the palace. 23:22.320 --> 23:25.760 Ming'er, painting is meant to cultivate one's spirit and express true emotions. 23:25.760 --> 23:30.280 To paint with ulterior motives or against one's will would disgrace the very art itself. 23:30.880 --> 23:35.920 If you won't compromise on your art, why won't you focus on your job at the Warden's Office of the Five Wards? 23:35.920 --> 23:40.240 With your title as a marquis, you could make a name for yourself, and build a real career. 23:40.240 --> 23:44.360 It's precisely because of my title that I'm mocked by my colleagues, 23:44.360 --> 23:46.720 that I had to rely on your family's support. 23:47.280 --> 23:50.280 I don't care about that position at all. 23:50.280 --> 23:52.160 That's only because you're new. 23:52.160 --> 23:53.960 It's normal to encounter some friction at first. 23:53.960 --> 23:56.960 How about we host a banquet at Zuixian Tower and invite your colleagues? 23:56.960 --> 23:59.040 It'll help foster goodwill and support. 23:59.040 --> 24:03.480 Being mocked is one thing, and now you want me to host a feast for those vulgar buffoons? 24:03.480 --> 24:05.880 That would only add to my humiliation. 24:07.680 --> 24:09.400 Fine. 24:09.400 --> 24:12.640 Since you won't put your pride aside, I'll do it instead. 24:12.640 --> 24:18.880 I'll make some embroidery and sell them, maybe open a small shop to sell pastries. 24:18.880 --> 24:20.480 Earning money is earning money. 24:20.480 --> 24:22.640 - It doesn't matter who does it. - Absolutely not! 24:22.640 --> 24:23.840 You're the marchioness. 24:23.840 --> 24:26.800 If you start dealing with the public like that, everyone will mock me. 24:26.800 --> 24:29.320 You must never follow in your mother's footsteps. 24:32.160 --> 24:34.160 What's wrong with my mother? 24:34.160 --> 24:36.160 Even if my mother made a thousand mistakes, 24:36.160 --> 24:41.040 she used to sell grain and porridge to support the whole family. Is this so wrong? 24:42.680 --> 24:44.440 Ming'er. 24:44.440 --> 24:47.320 Ming'er, I... 24:47.320 --> 24:49.320 That's not what I meant. 24:52.600 --> 24:55.320 Fine, I'll change. 24:55.320 --> 24:57.760 I'll take the position, happy now? 24:59.840 --> 25:01.600 Your Grace, 25:01.600 --> 25:05.360 an old servant from the Duke of Ying's residence requests an audience. 25:07.320 --> 25:09.120 Let him in. 25:16.360 --> 25:20.560 Your Grace, I was a stableman at the Duke of Ying Residence. 25:20.560 --> 25:22.360 I'm Ma Qiang. 25:22.360 --> 25:25.120 I've been investigating the matter of former servants leaving the estate, 25:25.120 --> 25:27.040 but you've remained hidden until now. 25:27.040 --> 25:29.720 What brings you here today? 25:29.720 --> 25:34.720 I stayed hidden before because I was afraid. 25:34.720 --> 25:37.600 But now, I've come to speak with you about my wife, Qi Xia. 25:37.600 --> 25:42.360 She... She used to serve the duchess. 25:47.360 --> 25:48.600 Where is Shougu? 25:48.600 --> 25:50.240 At the bookshop. 25:50.240 --> 25:51.600 Go and fetch her now. 25:51.600 --> 25:53.400 Yes, Your Grace. 25:57.440 --> 26:00.600 Most of the old servants who worked in the inner house are gone. 26:00.600 --> 26:03.440 Qi Xia used to serve the duchess. 26:03.440 --> 26:07.360 Later, when she fell ill and lost her wits, they sent her to the kitchen to tend the fire. 26:07.360 --> 26:09.440 That's probably how she escaped. 26:09.440 --> 26:13.680 Judging by her condition, I doubt we'll be able to get much out of her. 26:13.680 --> 26:16.640 Hawk, rooster... 26:18.960 --> 26:22.000 Young Lady, do you remember the Duke of Ying Residence? 26:22.000 --> 26:23.960 Hawk, rooster... 26:23.960 --> 26:25.720 Yes, yes, I remember. 26:25.720 --> 26:27.400 - Hawk... - Time to take your medicine. 26:27.400 --> 26:29.280 Rooster, hawk. 26:29.280 --> 26:30.440 - Qi Xia. - Rooster. 26:30.440 --> 26:33.160 Qi Xia, come, take your medicine. 26:33.160 --> 26:35.200 Hawk. 26:35.200 --> 26:36.920 - Yes, I remember. - Yes, yes. 26:36.920 --> 26:39.440 Hawk, rooster. 26:39.440 --> 26:41.800 Take it. 26:41.800 --> 26:43.240 No, I won't drink it! 26:43.240 --> 26:44.520 No! 26:44.520 --> 26:46.360 No! 26:46.360 --> 26:48.360 Why is she getting so agitated over medicine? 26:48.360 --> 26:49.680 It's always been this way. 26:49.680 --> 26:52.440 Ever since she fell ill, she refuses to take any medicine. 26:52.440 --> 26:54.840 Is it because it's too bitter? 27:02.400 --> 27:05.000 - It's poisoned! Poisoned! - Qi Xia! Qi Xia! 27:05.000 --> 27:06.880 - It's poisoned! Poisoned! - It's not poisoned, Qi Xia! 27:06.880 --> 27:08.600 - Poisoned! - Qi Xia! Qi Xia! 27:08.600 --> 27:09.800 All right, calm down. 27:09.800 --> 27:11.720 Licorice root isn't poisonous. 27:11.720 --> 27:13.520 Did she refuse to take it as well? 27:13.520 --> 27:17.560 No, not at all. Licorice is sweet and nourishing. 27:17.560 --> 27:20.160 She used to drink it infused in water all the time. 27:20.160 --> 27:24.640 Think carefully. When did she start refusing licorice? 27:24.640 --> 27:28.920 It... It must have been after the duchess fell gravely ill. 27:28.920 --> 27:31.160 All right now, Qi Xia. 27:31.160 --> 27:35.960 The only people who could have tampered with my mother's medicine or food were her close maids. 27:36.400 --> 27:40.440 Could it have been... Mei Rui? 27:40.440 --> 27:44.040 I've searched the storage rooms, kitchen, and herb rooms in the residence. 27:44.040 --> 27:47.040 There's no licorice to be found anywhere. 27:47.040 --> 27:48.560 I don't know much about medicine. 27:48.560 --> 27:50.880 Do you have any trusted imperial physicians you can consult? 27:50.880 --> 27:52.680 I've only been back in the capital for a year. 27:52.680 --> 27:54.480 I trust no one. 27:57.600 --> 27:59.560 I know someone who can help. 28:07.440 --> 28:09.080 The prescription itself is sound. 28:09.080 --> 28:12.200 For urinary retention, you need something to reduce swelling and dissolve obstructions. 28:12.200 --> 28:15.000 Euphorbia is indispensable for this. 28:15.000 --> 28:18.080 However, euphorbia and licorice are incompatible. 28:18.080 --> 28:22.440 Taken together, they result in fatal toxicity. 28:23.200 --> 28:26.280 After my mother's death, I examined all the leftover medicine residues. 28:26.280 --> 28:29.320 Everything matched the prescription, there was no licorice. 28:29.880 --> 28:34.920 However, for a lethal reaction, both substances must be consumed together. 28:34.920 --> 28:38.000 If the licorice wasn't in her medicine... 28:38.000 --> 28:40.520 Did your mother have any particular eating habits? 28:41.400 --> 28:42.880 She hated bitterness. 28:42.880 --> 28:45.880 She always ate candied fruits after taking her medicine. 28:47.840 --> 28:50.840 She left this to me before I went to Futing. 28:59.800 --> 29:00.880 This is it. 29:00.880 --> 29:03.040 These candied fruits weren't made with honey, 29:03.040 --> 29:06.000 but steeped in large amounts of licorice from Hexi to create sweetness. 29:06.000 --> 29:09.640 Eating these daily, she wouldn't have lived past a month. 29:09.640 --> 29:11.440 Who gave them to her? 29:18.480 --> 29:20.680 Madam. 29:20.680 --> 29:22.480 Come. 29:24.560 --> 29:26.840 She used to be a maid serving the Duchess of Ying. 29:26.840 --> 29:29.680 She later fell into madness, so we can't get any answers from her. 29:29.680 --> 29:32.480 Can you treat her? 29:40.840 --> 29:42.240 No... 29:42.240 --> 29:45.480 No, no... 29:47.560 --> 29:49.920 Bring her to me every seven days, before the hour of Shen. 29:49.920 --> 29:51.640 I'll use acupuncture to regulate her pulse and try to restore her sanity. 29:51.640 --> 29:54.680 I'll do what I can and leave the rest to fate. 29:59.640 --> 30:01.840 What we see isn't always the truth. 30:01.840 --> 30:05.480 We can't jump to conclusions based on the licorice alone. 30:05.960 --> 30:07.960 There's no smoke without fire. 30:07.960 --> 30:11.600 If we trace the source of the licorice, the truth will reveal itself. 30:11.600 --> 30:14.320 Acting rashly will only alert the culprit. 30:14.320 --> 30:18.240 In noble households like these, the suppliers for daily necessities are often long-established. 30:18.240 --> 30:21.280 If we can acquire the treasury key and access the accounts, 30:21.280 --> 30:24.720 we might uncover some clues. 30:24.720 --> 30:28.280 For now, let's bring Qi Xia to Yizhi Hall and take good care of her. 30:28.280 --> 30:30.600 It'll make it easier to treat her condition, 30:30.600 --> 30:35.640 and since she once served the late duchess, she shouldn't be left to fend for herself. 30:37.200 --> 30:41.480 We might even uncover more answers. 30:46.760 --> 30:50.760 Didn't you tell me that those wretched maids were all dead? 30:50.760 --> 30:52.880 We searched everywhere and couldn't find her. 30:52.880 --> 30:54.920 She's been out of her mind for years. 30:54.920 --> 30:58.680 I thought she must have died from her illness by now. 30:58.680 --> 31:02.040 Then, how is she alive and well in Yizhi Hall now? 31:02.040 --> 31:04.040 Idiot! 31:05.840 --> 31:07.640 Duke! 31:09.480 --> 31:11.840 Get out of my sight! 31:19.320 --> 31:24.600 [Lu Ji Dentistry] 31:27.680 --> 31:30.200 If they keep digging, 31:30.200 --> 31:34.280 it's only a matter of time before they trace everything back to us. 31:34.280 --> 31:36.920 Our Lulin informants 31:36.920 --> 31:39.880 report that Wang Yingxue has colluded with the Cangbei Gang 31:39.880 --> 31:44.680 to lure bandits into the city and rob Dou Zhao's dowry. 31:44.680 --> 31:48.080 Perhaps we could send Song Mo away and take advantage of the chaos to... 31:48.080 --> 31:51.880 Dou Zhao is a pawn strategically placed to trap Song Mo. 31:53.320 --> 31:57.480 Are you trying to ruin the entire game? 31:59.440 --> 32:03.160 What if this isn't merely a simple robbery? 32:03.160 --> 32:06.160 If it turns into a major upheaval in the capital, 32:06.160 --> 32:10.200 it could provide an opportunity to reclaim military power 32:10.200 --> 32:13.280 and reorganize the city's defenses. 32:13.280 --> 32:16.520 His Majesty hasn't been feeling well. 32:16.520 --> 32:19.600 He will be going to the Western Hills Palace for recuperation soon. 32:19.600 --> 32:26.520 As Commander of the Imperial Guards, Song Mo will have to go with him. 32:26.520 --> 32:30.680 The Imperial Guards' primary duty is to ensure His Majesty's safety after all. 32:30.680 --> 32:34.120 If he abandons his post to save his wife, it's treason. 32:34.120 --> 32:38.800 If he doesn't, he won't be able to save her. 32:40.120 --> 32:42.440 What a brilliant plan! 32:42.440 --> 32:47.080 That ungrateful son is bound to lose no matter which choice he makes! 32:48.280 --> 32:51.480 The two most critical pawns are about to be sacrificed. 32:51.480 --> 32:54.480 Minister Dou, don't you find it a pity? 32:55.880 --> 32:59.000 Dou Zhao is now a part of the Song family. 32:59.000 --> 33:01.280 This is a matter of their family. 33:01.280 --> 33:06.040 As for Wang Yingxue, she's always been a pawn. 33:06.040 --> 33:08.760 It's about time she served her purpose. 33:08.760 --> 33:12.680 [Kindness and Salvation of All Living Beings] 33:17.960 --> 33:20.400 This is a reward from Madam. 33:21.960 --> 33:23.760 Where is the stuff? 33:34.440 --> 33:36.240 Madam. 33:43.640 --> 33:46.480 There's something I don't understand. 33:46.480 --> 33:50.080 If the plan is to use the Cangbei Gang to get rid of Dou Zhao, 33:50.080 --> 33:53.360 why drag Wei Tingyu into it? 33:53.360 --> 33:59.400 The Cangbei Gang came after me because I couldn't cover the gap in the loansharking business. 33:59.400 --> 34:04.960 All of this happened because Wei Tingzhen, that greedy woman, threatened me. 34:04.960 --> 34:09.120 Besides, she's also tied to the business. 34:09.720 --> 34:12.960 The Duke of Jing is a part of the empress' maternal family. 34:12.960 --> 34:17.360 If things go south, they won't just sit back and do nothing. 34:17.360 --> 34:20.840 That's a well-conceived plan, Madam. 34:22.880 --> 34:29.160 Dou Zhao, no one will come to your rescue this time. 34:45.040 --> 34:47.560 Madam, it's a divine blessing. 34:47.560 --> 34:50.840 [Lot 24 Divination: Good luck] 34:50.840 --> 34:53.360 Thank you for your protection. 34:57.160 --> 34:59.800 [Duke of Ying's Residence] 35:07.000 --> 35:10.680 Stay here tonight and focus on practicing your calligraphy. 35:10.680 --> 35:13.440 You must not leave the residence. 35:15.840 --> 35:18.080 Father... 35:18.080 --> 35:20.440 What are you up to? 35:20.440 --> 35:24.080 Are you going to set up Brother? 35:24.720 --> 35:26.800 He's my brother! 35:27.440 --> 35:28.520 Foolish boy! 35:28.520 --> 35:31.880 He's the mountain crushing down on you, a harbinger of doom. 35:31.880 --> 35:33.120 He's left the city. 35:33.120 --> 35:35.240 You don't need to worry about him. 35:35.240 --> 35:41.280 Just know, that whatever happens tonight, it's all for paving your future path. 35:44.280 --> 35:50.560 Remember, stay calm and focused. 35:50.560 --> 35:52.560 Keep practicing. 36:04.640 --> 36:06.320 Keep a close watch on him. 36:06.320 --> 36:09.920 If anything happens, you can kiss your life goodbye. 36:09.920 --> 36:11.880 Yes, My Lord. 36:29.360 --> 36:33.960 I've searched all over the capital, and every expert says it can't be fixed. 36:33.960 --> 36:38.480 Uncle Chen, didn't you say you could fix anything? 36:40.400 --> 36:44.480 It's not that I don't want to help, but this was smashed into pieces, 36:44.480 --> 36:47.680 the cracks are irregular, and there's missing material. 36:47.680 --> 36:52.080 This is a job I simply can't take on. 36:52.960 --> 36:55.440 Uncle Chen, you know I always pay generously. 36:55.440 --> 36:57.880 Please just help me out. 36:57.880 --> 37:01.280 I'm a craftsman, not a merchant. 37:01.280 --> 37:04.800 I can't do something that would ruin my reputation. 37:04.800 --> 37:07.200 Uncle Chen... 37:15.240 --> 37:16.760 Just give it a try, Uncle Chen. 37:16.760 --> 37:19.520 - Give it a try. - You... 37:19.520 --> 37:22.320 Uncle Chen, sit here. 37:24.160 --> 37:25.960 I... 37:35.280 --> 37:38.480 Da Fu, where's my official token? 37:38.480 --> 37:40.920 Don't you usually carry it with you, My Lord? 37:40.920 --> 37:42.760 Perhaps check again? 37:43.480 --> 37:47.160 It's not on me. Where could I have left it? 37:47.160 --> 37:49.160 Hurry, go back and look for it. 37:50.240 --> 37:52.040 Wait! 37:59.040 --> 38:01.680 Never mind, I'll go back and find it myself. 38:02.640 --> 38:04.440 My Lord. 38:06.440 --> 38:08.480 Youming. 38:08.480 --> 38:11.960 Off to sell paintings again? 38:11.960 --> 38:13.120 Sell paintings? 38:13.120 --> 38:15.320 No, I'm on my way to the Warden's Office of the Five Wards. 38:15.320 --> 38:17.720 It's my duty day today. 38:17.720 --> 38:20.400 Why don't you join us for a drink? 38:20.400 --> 38:22.160 Drink? But... 38:22.160 --> 38:23.440 No "buts". 38:23.440 --> 38:28.760 Everyone knows the position your mother-in-law arranged for you is just a ceremonial post. 38:30.640 --> 38:33.440 I also invited several senior officials from the Military Affairs Department. 38:33.440 --> 38:36.120 You need to build connections, right? 38:36.120 --> 38:38.320 - Come on. - Come with us. 38:38.320 --> 38:40.960 - All right. - Yes! 38:40.960 --> 38:42.600 Come on. 38:42.600 --> 38:46.080 [Yizhi Hall Ledger] 38:56.000 --> 38:57.800 Su Xin. 39:01.240 --> 39:03.800 - What's all the noise outside? - There's a fire outside, Madam. 39:03.800 --> 39:06.240 Su Lan has gone to check on it. 39:06.240 --> 39:08.040 Fire? 39:13.520 --> 39:16.560 Madam, there's a fire in the northern district. 39:16.560 --> 39:18.320 The flames are severe. 39:18.320 --> 39:21.440 I've sent His Grace's name card to the Warden's Office. 39:21.440 --> 39:24.520 They should dispatch help soon. 39:24.520 --> 39:29.920 If the fire is that severe, waiting for the Warden's Office to respond might take too long. 39:29.920 --> 39:32.280 General Yan, take some men and help with the rescue. 39:32.280 --> 39:36.920 My orders from His Grace were to stay here and ensure your safety. 39:36.920 --> 39:40.640 Don't worry, if His Grace were here, he'd make the same decision. 39:40.640 --> 39:45.240 Besides, Mr. Chen, Su Xin, and Su Lan are here with me. Go and help them. 39:45.240 --> 39:47.040 All right then. 39:48.440 --> 39:52.480 You few, stay here and protect Madam. The rest, follow me! 39:52.480 --> 39:54.200 - Yes, sir! - Yes, sir! 40:00.120 --> 40:01.360 What are you doing here? 40:01.360 --> 40:04.800 Sir, the imperial road is blocked. We've been ordered to clear it. 40:09.200 --> 40:10.920 Open the gates! 40:10.920 --> 40:12.280 - You may enter. - Thank you, sir. 40:12.280 --> 40:14.080 Come on! 40:18.280 --> 40:21.360 Hold on, what's in those carts? 40:52.080 --> 40:54.440 You Cangbei Gang really don't play fair! 40:54.440 --> 40:57.720 Dou Zhao's assets include ten thousand taels of gold. 40:57.720 --> 41:01.880 Such a big, juicy piece of meat, do you really think you can keep it all for yourselves? 41:01.880 --> 41:04.160 Even the imperial treasury doesn't have that much. 41:04.160 --> 41:06.280 - Who tipped you off? - None of your business. 41:06.280 --> 41:10.240 You can have Yizhi Hall, but the northern district's shops and grain stores are mine! 41:10.240 --> 41:11.920 Let's go! 41:11.920 --> 41:15.640 - Boss, are you sure... - Let's do it quick and clean. Come on! 41:36.760 --> 41:38.160 Your Majesty. 41:38.160 --> 41:40.440 How can I help you, Lord Song? 41:40.440 --> 41:42.040 I have urgent matters to report to His Majesty. 41:42.040 --> 41:43.920 May I trouble you to inform him? 41:43.920 --> 41:47.280 His Majesty just took his medicine, and has finally fallen asleep. 41:47.280 --> 41:49.880 If it's not too urgent, it can wait until morning. 41:49.880 --> 41:51.600 I've seen flames lighting up the capital. 41:51.600 --> 41:53.400 It's clearly a major incident. I fear this cannot wait... 41:53.400 --> 41:54.600 My Lord, 41:54.600 --> 41:57.440 as a subject, your duty is to ease His Majesty's burdens. 41:57.440 --> 42:00.120 His recovery is the top priority. 42:00.120 --> 42:03.720 Besides, the Warden's Office is in charge of the city. 42:04.360 --> 42:08.000 Your focus should remain on safeguarding this palace. 42:29.080 --> 42:31.480 The west gate has been breached! The bandits have forced their way in! 42:31.480 --> 42:35.440 If they dare to set foot in here, we'll make sure none of them leave alive! 42:35.440 --> 42:39.040 Where do you think you're running to, lady? 42:39.040 --> 42:40.760 You wretch!