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[Perfect Couple]
Episode Thirty-Six
Qi Ling will be coming home soon.
What?
I said that Qi Ling is coming home soon.
But my mother said Madam Jin is still angry at her.
How can you bring her home?
I'm bringing her home even if Mother's still angry.
How can Jin Yuan Bao's woman linger out there for so long?
Didn't I tell you the reason for this squabble is Qi Ling's mother?
But now we've found her.
Where is she?
She's not here with me. We're going to rescue her tonight.
Once I've safely rescued her I'll bring Qi Ling home.
That's great.
Listen up. We have to be cautious. Don't tell anyone about this.
Make sure the news doesn't get out, understand?
Don't worry, I won't tell a soul.
Xiao Xuan isn't an outsider, right?
I'd better tell Xiao Xuan about it.
- Qi Ling, I brought you some food. - Come in.
Do you really plan to keep staying here?
No, I've already given it some thought.
When I find my mother, I will return to E-Mei Mountain with her.
You're going back to E-Mei Mountain?
What about Yuan Bao?
What about him?
You're his wife.
You're going to abandon him just like that?
He's the Young Master of Jin Manor
and I'm but a peasant girl from E-Mei Mountain.
It was fine for a short while when I'm still a novelty for him.
But if we were to be together for a long period of time
it would really be too difficult.
Moreover, I still have to consider my mother.
My mother can't reunite with her son
and I have to be the daughter-in-law of Madam Jin who doesn't like me.
What do you call this?
How are you but a novelty?
If you're just a novelty to him
you wouldn't have taken that sword in the chest for him.
And he wouldn't have barged into the palace to beg for a cure.
Moreover, are you sure that you can forget about all this
when you get back to E-Mei Mountain?
But he doesn't want me anymore.
Is that so?
All I know is that Yuan Bao has become more and more haggard these days.
He's so keen to keep up an appearance
but he has been sighing in front of Chang Feng.
He's also admitted that
he hasn't been too kind to you.
Who would believe what he said?
I also know that he hasn't been eating or sleeping well these days.
He's been investigating the whereabouts of your mother.
Of course... I also know that he has found her.
What did you just say?
He has found your mother.
- Really? - Yes, it's true.
Don't be too anxious.
No one knows about this matter yet.
Your mother is hidden away in a house in Ruyi Lane Jixiang Alley.
Once Yuan Bao rescues her
he will come fetch you.
But why... why hasn't he gone to rescue my mother immediately?
Soon! He's going to make a move very soon.
He said that he'll come to see you after he's rescued your mother.
Why didn't he tell me about this earlier?
That Young Master of yours said that if he told you too soon
you wouldn't be able to eat and sleep well.
So he might as well come to pick you up with your mother.
You must be very happy now?
Are you still going back to E-Mei Mountain?
You still won't patch things up with Yuan Bao?
I need to see my mother first.
Cousin Wen Zhao?
I've come to see how you're doing.
It seems you're having a good time away from Jin Manor.
I'm indeed a lot more carefree now that I'm out here.
There aren't many things holding me back.
You're like a bird that has returned to the carefree life of the mountains.
How did you learn my address?
I ran into Chang Feng and Xiao Xuan. They told me about it.
It seems that Yuan Bao couldn't really let you go.
He's been here?
Who wants him to miss me?
What do you plan to do next?
This isn't a good area to live in.
Why don't I find you another place?
That's not necessary.
I'm quite comfortable here.
Moreover, I wasn't born in the purple.
By the way, Yuan Bao has found my mother.
She's at Ruyi Lane.
After Yuan Bao rescues my mother
I'll take my mother back to E-Mei Mountain.
That's great. You can finally relax.
Qi Ling, I have chores to attend to at the Manor so I'll get going.
Thank you.
[General's Manor]
- Sir. - Yu's hideout has been discovered.
Move her out right now.
- This... - Don't ask questions! Do it now!
Yes!
- Keep an eye out here. - Yes.
Standby out here.
Sir, everyone is ready.
Sir, we're ready as well.
Auntie, are you sure that you've taken a good look?
Yes, I did. I'm sure that it's her.
Wang Qiang, Ma Zhong. Our priority is to rescue the hostage, understand?
Understood.
What are you doing here?
I... Xiao Xuan told me that you were here.
I thought that I might be of some help.
I don't have the time now to explain the details to you.
Find a spot to hide first.
I want to go with you.
Wang Qiang, Ma Zhong, go!
Yes!
Search thoroughly!
Mother?
Why isn't she here?
Detective Jin, we've searched the entire courtyard.
We didn't manage to find anything.
This is my mother's clothing.
There's half of the meal left. The candle is still burning.
They can't have gone far.
- Keep searching. - Yes!
Go!
Someone must have leaked the information.
This is strange. Only Wang Qiang and Ma Zhong know who we were rescuing.
I only informed everyone else of the location at the last minute.
Who could it be?
Xiao Xuan, Chang Feng, and Cousin Wen Zhao would never tell anyone.
Liu Wen Zhao?
How would he know about it?
I told him about it when he visited me.
Don't make any wild guesses. It couldn't be him.
When did you tell him about it?
I told you not to make any wild guesses.
I was incompetent in my task.
I went to visit her so many times but
I failed to notice that busybody around the corner.
I have nothing to say for myself.
Sir, please punish me.
If I were to punish you who would still serve me faithfully?
Get up.
Fortunately, you were blessed enough to overcome this crisis.
This was indeed a close shave.
If I hadn't visited Yu Qi Ling
Mrs. Yu would have been rescued.
In the future for such matters
you must not make the same mistake again.
Yes.
Sir, you're so devoted to Miss Yu
and in turn, that affection is what saved you.
Sir, you're truly blessed so you're bound to accomplish your life's great ambition.
Now that I think of it, Mrs. Yu has been in our hands for a long time.
She truly is a hot potato for us.
Jin Yuan Bao has been doing everything he can to find her.
My aunt has also sent men to look for her.
One is searching openly the other in secret. It's really intense.
If this continues, they are bound to find Mrs. Yu very soon.
What should we do?
Should we...
Ah Gui... You may be very loyal but you should use your brains more.
So many people are looking for Mrs. Yu right now.
It means that Mrs. Yu is a very valuable weapon.
Give this another thought.
Why are so many people searching for Mrs. Yu?
Why did Yu Qi Ling argue with my aunt over her and it even turned violent?
Yes, that night, Yu Qi Ling was so sure Madam Jin killed the midwife.
I found that very weird as well.
Why would Yu Qi Ling suspect Madam Jin?
How could an honorable lady like Madam Jin kill a crazy old hag?
Yes, Yu Qi Ling was certain that my aunt killed the midwife.
She would even break up with Jin Yuan Bao for Mrs. Yu
but refused to reveal her reasons.
As for my aunt, she was completely innocent
yet she went to to compensate the midwife's family for their losses.
This is also very bizarre.
Why would this midwife's death be so upsetting to my aunt?
Could it be that she holds a key to the secret of Madam Jin?
What could it be?
It's said that my cousin, Jin Yuan Bao is the son of my aunt.
Midwife Liu who delivered the child for my aunt was driven away
to live in a faraway village.
She became crazy but still remembered
a Concubine Wang in Jin Manor from twenty years ago.
She gave birth to a son and then went missing.
If my speculation is correct
Concubine Wang who went missing after giving birth must be Mrs. Yu.
And her son must be my cousin
Jin Yuan Bao who was born with a silver spoon.
It's about time that we use Mrs. Yu as our weapon.
I am sorry.
I haven't been caring enough.
For the past few days, I didn't see how anxious you have been
without knowing whether your mother was dead or alive.
I didn't love you enough.
You behaved inappropriately because of that and I hit you for it.
I was too dumb.
How could I let you leave me?
I knew in my heart that you couldn't bear to leave me.
I can't bear to leave you either.
I've made a mistake.
Let's go home together.
I beg you to come home with me.
I missed my mother, that's all.
But you were so mean to me.
I'm sorry. I was wrong.
I'll definitely find your mother.
I can promise you that.
Let's go home now.
- I won't. - You still haven't forgiven me?
Your mother is the one who dislikes me.
She won't allow me to go back home.
As for the conflict between you and my mother, I've given it some thought.
I've finally figured it out.
It doesn't matter whose name is written on the marriage certificate
I acknowledge you, Yu Qi Ling as my wife.
I'll take your side.
At the same time, I'd also like you to be understanding of my mother.
Your mother dislikes me so much.
How do you expect me to be understanding of her?
You married into Jin Family as Jiang Xiao Xuan.
Be it for you or Jin Manor
this secret is a disaster.
Forget it. Which prestigious family doesn't have secrets?
Since I have acknowledged you
I won't be afraid to take any risks.
My mother has been in charge of Jin Manor for about 20 years.
She isn't some timid and cowardly woman either.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have covered this up.
But I know what worries her now
isn't Jin Manor or herself.
It is me.
Now that I think about it
my mother seemed deliberate in her actions to force you to leave.
Even if she is my mother she can't make decisions for my life.
But Qi Ling, I hope that you can try to understand her.
As a mother, it is her instinct to want to protect us.
After all, we were the ones who got into trouble.
She's the one who has to be in fear and panic.
I'll admit to every mistake that I have made.
But she can't do anything she wants for your sake.
Have you forgotten how much my mother doted on you?
She isn't a narrow-minded woman.
If it hadn't been for the pressure of the Imperial plaque
she would definitely be able to accept you.
Likewise, if you spend more time with her
you'll discover the many strengths of my mother.
You'll learn to respect and love her.
Yuan Bao, you have no idea...
I know.
I know all about it.
You live under the same roof.
It's a war between two women.
I can promise you won't have to bow to anyone when you get home.
I'm sure that when my mother witnesses my determination
and my love for you
she will definitely accept you.
At the same time, I hope that you can accept her as well for my sake.
Please tolerate and understand her.
Will you?
Will you agree to come home with me?
Let's go.
Young Master, I have prepared the water.
Serve Young Mistress carefully.
When she wakes up tell her I've gone to see my mother.
Tell her to wait for me patiently.
Yes.
It's only been a few days
and he's already brought her home.
Look. There's no way to break them up.
Yes, who would expect him to bring her back so soon?
The guards at the gates told me they jogged all the way
to their chamber with her after getting off from the carriage.
The maids said the tenderness Young Master has for Young Mistress...
Do I really owe both mother and daughter so much?
Is this really karma?
Don't think of it in that manner.
What is there to owe anyone?
When people meet, things get messy.
It's just like how Master was with Concubine Wang back then.
All right, let's not talk about these things.
My Lady, don't think too much about it.
No matter what, Yu Qi Ling had already kowtowed so many times for her mother.
She is a child of great affection
and she is truly in love with Yuan Bao.
She's truly in love with Yuan Bao?
But this love of hers might not bring him a happy ending.
Forget it. Let's stop talking about this.
This is a couple that can't be broken up.
After being entangled for so long
I might lose this son of mine if I insist on breaking them up.
If Yuan Bao truly understands what I think
he should be on his way here.
Young Master is here.
Mother.
Have a seat.
Mother, I shouldn't be here to disturb you
but if I continue to keep this matter from you
I'm afraid that you'll be unhappy for a long time.
Are you referring to the return of your wife?
Yes, I've found her
and brought her back home.
I've also told her
that the conflict you had with her was because of your love for me.
It's good that you know that.
I haven't raised you for nothing.
You're my mother so I know that.
I also told her that although you were bold to cover up the fake marriage
we were the ones who got into trouble
and you are the one who is afraid.
It's normal that you're prejudiced.
Young Master, I don't mean to reprimand you
but you should try to understand Madam Jin.
She has never once thought of herself.
I know that.
Mother, I know it very clearly
that I'm the Young Master of the Jin Family.
And I'm also your son.
I will take the responsibility for everything that I should.
You won't have to worry about me.
At the same time, I hope that you can accept her again.
Can you do that?
You fell in love with a woman
and what else can I do as a mother but be happy for you?
Moreover, the both of you can't be torn apart no matter what happens.
I've already said so much.
Yuan Bao, as long as you're happy
it's fine.
Mother, how could I be the only one who is happy?
You have to be happy as well, right?
Why don't we start fresh?
Let's get along well as a family, all right?
All right. You have the gift of a gab.
You might be sitting here with me but your heart's wandered off somewhere?
Thank you, Mother.
I'll take my leave.
If Yuan Bao had been my biological son wouldn't that have been great?
My Lady, what have you just said?
Yuan Bao is your biological son.
Madam!
You're finally here!
What happened?
You took me here in a carriage in the middle of the night.
Then you hid me in this house today.
What are you trying to do?
Bad news.
Something bad has happened to Qi Ling?
No, it's not Young Mistress.
What is wrong?
Who is it?
Madam, we took you here last night because of an emergency.
Someone wanted to kidnap you.
Young Master and Young Mistress rushed to meet you here today
but they ran into those kidnappers on the way.
Young Master was stabbed in order to save Young Mistress.
Yuan Bao, he...
Where is Young Master right now?
Take me to him right away!
Madam, Young Master is very seriously hurt now.
He can't move at all so he's resting in someone's home.
The doctor is on his way.
Young Mistress is completely at wit's end
so she sent me here to inform you.
I beg you to take me to see him!
Let's go.
Hurry up!
This way!
Over here.
Young Master!
Doctor, how is he?
He's gone.
My son!
Mother is here to see you!
Concubine Wang.
You really are Concubine Wang.
Jin Yuan Bao is actually the son of Concubine Wang?
He's not the biological son of Madam Jin at all.
It must have been hard for you.
Look how upset you were when you heard that Jin Yuan Bao was injured.
What a deep bond of kinship.
It's the one bond that can't be severed.
What is this for?
Concubine Wang, you must not think of taking your life.
Young Mistress' identity is special.
Should anything happen to you
she would have a hard time in the Manor.
By the way, I've forgotten about your biological son as well.
Why are you looking at me like that?
I know that you hate me.
But you'll thank me very soon.
What do you plan to do to Qi Ling?
Nothing.
She's fine in the Manor.
Don't panic, all right?
I know that you really want to see her.
Don't worry, you will soon be reunited with your daughter.
Jin Yuan Bao really is the son of a concubine?
Yes, when Mrs. Yu thought she saw her son, she immediately said
'Yuan Bao, I'm your biological mother.'
She is Concubine Wang.
That is for sure.
Auntie... You've kept this from me for the past 20 years!
Your precious Jin Yuan Bao is but the son of a concubine!
Your own nephew, Liu Wen Zhao
was treated like a servant by Jin Yuan Bao and had nothing!
Now, I'll take back everything that should be mine.
You think that you're smart?
So what if she is smart?
She was too soft and kept the midwife and Mrs. Yu alive.
The gods gave me such a good opportunity
so it's going against their will if I don't make the best out of it!
Auntie... Jin Yuan Bao...
Yu Qi Ling, it's time for me to be successful.
Congratulations, Sir.
But honestly there isn't much to gain from this issue alone.
My aunt managed the Manor for so many years with great effort.
She's made Jin Manor flourish so she won't give it up so easily.
Moreover, Empress Dowager is very dependent on my aunt now.
I only have the witness not the solid evidence.
It's not possible to take her down.
We still have a lot to do.
Sir, you can hand Mrs. Yu over to Empress Dowager.
Or to Second Prince?
You make it sound too simple.
My aunt is very close to Empress Dowager.
And all we have is Mrs. Yu who would sacrifice her life for her son.
It won't be helpful to us.
As for Second Prince
I could use him for my benefit but I'd never truly serve him.
Up until now, I have only one trump card.
That is Mrs. Yu.
No one is allowed to use this trump card except me.
Sir, how do you plan to use it?
Who is the least willing to see Mrs. Yu?
My aunt.
As for Mother, don't worry too much about it.
If we can find the leads once we can do it again.
It's difficult for a grown woman to vanish completely.
More and more leads will appear.
I know. I believe you.
All right, I'll get going now.
- Where are you going? - I'm going to greet Mother.
All right, don't worry.
I know you've done a lot for me.
From now on, I plan to rein in my bad temper
and get along well with your mother. Is that all right?
You have been taught well.
I'll get going then.
- I'm off then. - Go on.
The serving chopsticks are there.
All right, you don't have to do this if you don't mean it.
That will spare us both from feeling awful.
- You are both dismissed. - Yes.
Honestly, I'm very disappointed that you have returned.
I don't like your personality.
You are very impulsive and reckless.
Except for courage, you have no other strengths.
You're definitely not cut out to be the Mistress of a manor.
Not to mention that you've faked your identity and came from nowhere.
No matter what, you do not seem to be the right spouse for the Young Master.
I know that.
I never expected you to truly accept me for who I am.
Yes, I don't accept you.
But Yuan Bao likes you.
Yuan Bao has always preferred elegant and straight-forward ladies
instead of an ignorant peasant girl like you.
But he's willing to commit the crime of lèse-majesté for your sake.
All I can say is that nothing can be predicted.
You don't have to say anything.
I know you plan to tell me about your love and that this is fate.
I don't care about your feelings.
But I care about Yuan Bao's.
Since he is so devoted to you
I can only accept the fact that you will be by his side.
I understand.
This is a huge compromise for you.
I'm also willing to relent to you for Yuan Bao's sake.
Very well.
From now on, you're my daughter-in-law and I'm your mother-in-law.
We'll get through the days as it is.
That is all.
I don't expect you to truly be filial to me and respect me.
You shouldn't expect me to truly care about you either.
Both of us will get along peacefully for the sake of Yuan Bao.
I understand what you mean.
I won't make things hard for Yuan Bao.
This is on the premise that you won't hurt Yuan Bao.
If you hurt Yuan Bao in any way
be it intentional or not
be it physically or mentally
I won't let you off.
Young Mistress.
Detective Jin must have had a tough night yesterday.
Yes, I would think so.
- Detective Jin. - Detective Jin.
- How was it last night? - Yes.
The people we wanted to arrest escaped.
How can you be in the mood to ask so many questions?
The one that we want to rescue won't escape.
I think that they must have smuggled her out in that garbage truck.
As for the one who leaked the news...
We dare to be so talkative because we have some good news.
You told us to follow that man who went to pick up medications.
He has now reappeared.
Mister Liu, Young Mistress has arrived.
Cousin Wen Zhao.
Qi Ling.
Have a seat.
- Serve tea. - Yes.
Don't bother, I'm just here to see you.
It's just to let you know I've returned.
Thank you for remembering to inform me of your return.
Of course I had to remember to do so.
I was staying outside all by myself.
You came especially to visit me how could I forget about it?
That's why I have to tell you right away now that I'm home.
How you reconciled with Yuan Bao?
I'd also gone to Ruyi Lane last night.
I had wanted to see my mother at the very first moment.
But something went wrong.
We don't know who leaked the news
but my mother was taken to another place.
Although Yuan Bao didn't say much
I know he's made a huge effort in searching for me mother.
Because he didn't find my mother yesterday
he felt very guilty.
Actually, the conflicts that I have had with him
were all triggered by my mother's disappearance.
But now that I saw how much time and effort he spent searching for my mother
I shouldn't and won't continue to take my stress out on him.
So...
So I decided to come back here.
I'm always crying when you're around.
This is so embarrassing.
I must have made a fool of myself again.
Of course not.
I'm actually very happy for you and Yuan Bao.
Also, it means that you trust me enough to say those words to me.
I'm very grateful...
and also comforted.
You've always been very kind to me.
That's why I definitely trust you.
Mister Liu, here comes the tea.
All right, you are dismissed.
Yes.
Here.
Thank you.
How is it? Are you hurt?
Have you cut your hand?
No, I'm perfectly fine.
Leave this to the servants.
I won't clean it up then. I'll leave it to your servants.
I'll take my leave now.
Qi Ling!
I hope that you're as happy here as you were living outside.
I will, thank you.
Sir, this way.
Sire, someone has reserved this table.
No! I'm here to wait for someone.
Could you share your table?
No! Get me a pot of jasmine tea, hurry up!
You could sit here all day with just a pot of jasmine tea?
And you call yourself a sire? Damn!
Sire, this way, please!
Sire, this...
Someone has already reserved this table...
Mister, could I share your table?
All right, that's enough.
One serving of snacks and a pot of tea.
Hurry up.
Sure!
Make sure you do your job well.
You're finally here. If you hadn't come over my family's was going to starve.
I was about to look for you at the Manor.
Stop yapping. Shut up now that you have received the money.
This is better for you.
Yes.
It's always the same batch of bitches whenever I am here.
Sire, get a mirror.
Let's go.
It's Ah Gui.
[General's Manor]
Here.
Thank you.
How is it? Are you hurt?
Have you cut your hand?
No, I'm fine.
Why are you so flustered?
Sir...
I just went to Tianyi Teahouse.
Why did you go there?
The man who picked up the prescription for us has been there to meet us for days.
I was worried he might attract attention if that continued
and that he might look for us here at the Manor.
So I gave him some money and brushed him off.
The midwife just died a while ago and the attempt to rescue Mrs. Yu failed.
Jin Yuan Bao couldn't find any leads
so he would focus on the man who picked up the medication.
You went to meet him at this crucial hour?
Sir, on my way back here
I did sense that I had been followed.
So I went wandering around downtown for quite some time
before I came back to the Manor.
You've already been exposed.
The man who picked up the medications must have been sent by Jin Yuan Bao.
He was using him to lure the man behind all this.
You're the chief bodyguard of Jin manor so you're quite well-known.
Even if you sat down with that man without saying a word
Jin Yuan Bao would have now shifted his attention to us!
I'm sorry! I'm sorry, Sir!
I've implicated you.
Please don't worry. No matter how much Jin Yuan Bao tortures me
I'll never utter a word.
What's the use of saying this now?
Isn't a person who is alive and kicking the best evidence he can have?
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