Episode 12
Horse Stance!
Left Punch!
One!
Two!
One!
Two!
One!
Two!
Ah Gui!
Butler Liu...
Keep practicing.~Yes!
Butler Liu...
There's some strange things going on around here.
If the servants are running when they see us...
...what will come next?
I guarantee you that Xue'er is not gonna be running again.
I'm gonna be on guard for that.
Although Young Madam said she knew Xue'er...
...their thoughts did not seem to match at all.
As long as they both stay we will find out.
Sir...
How come you are so anxious about Miss Xue'er?
This Young Madam and Miss Xue'er...
It's just not clear what their relationship is.
Maybe their real relationship...
...carries some gems for us.
You can't stay idle.
Quickly let someone investigate.
Find out with who and when Miss Xue'er entered the city...
...and what she did.
I'll do it right away.
I have this strange feeling...
...she's not Miss Xue'er.
And the Young Madam...
...is not the Young Madam.
How could you just run off in the middle of the night?
Good luck I came to save you!
If Butler Liu had dragged you to Madam Jin we were all busted!
If Butler Liu hadn't come, we'd be long gone.
Miss Jiang, please!
Just believe me, okay?
When I've finished my business here...
...you can be the Young Madam here if you want to.
And if you don't want that I'll take you and Xi'er out of here, okay?
We are complete strangers.
Yet you took over my place and never said why.
Why should I trust you?
I rather run than live like a turtle in a jar.~You!
Yo!
Let me handle her!
This lousy girl...
...bullying you and almost making you run.
And now, fighting again?
Oh, Xue'er, don't go.
I was wrong, sorry, don't leave us.
Oh Sis, I couldn't bear leaving you.
Alright, stop pretending. I'm gonna throw up.
So, Xiaoxuan...~Huh?
What 'huh'?
It's late in the morning.
You know what a daughter-in=law...
...should be doing right now?
What then?
Seems like mother is in a good mood today
Mother, this pleasant cool Autumn breeze
accompanying your "Wild Geese on the Sand bank" song
this state can be described as high.
Mother hasn't played in a long time
These pair of hands have become rather rusty
Mother you're just being modest, you still play great
Xiaoxuan, how is my mother's playing?
Wow, so interesting
When I was listening to it outside
Mother seems have to played an Iron Maiden feeling!
Iron-?!
If you didn't say I would've forgotten!
Xiaoxian, aren't you an expert at the zither?
Come come
Come and play, let me and Yuanbao hear
Come, no backing out. Sit down.
But for my small fry techniques how can Ic-compare to Mother?
Your zither skills are excellent, even the Empress Dowager knows.
It can't be fake.
That's right, Xiaoxuan
Since Mother is so happy todaywhy don't you play a piece?
I still think that playing the zither
playing your own zither will be best
Not only is Xiaoxuan a connoisseur
but also a great expert!
Yes, I understand
-Someone-Here
No need, really no need
What I mean is
It is an elegant art
we must wait for the right mood.
Since mother wants to hear
Then how about this?
I will return and prepare a bit and I will definitely play something for mother another day
What's so hard about playing a piece now?
This great expert, I understand
Great experts wants to convey
the ultimate expression
and wants the perfect performance
How about this
Isn't it full moon in a few days?
Zither music while gazing the full moon
It will be an elegant affair
The night of the full moon?!
You want me to teach you the zither?
Yeah
Madam Jin knows that the Jiang Family Miss plays the zither well and must have me play something
I really didn't have a choice except to tell her I will perform for her in a few days.
Plucking cotton isn't a problem for me but plucking the zither??
How could I possibly?
Don't you just know how to make lies?
You could even lie to Housekeeper Liu
To trick Madam Jin shouldn't be too hard
It was just for my own sake
If I were to lie unsuccessfully
and I was exposed, you're finished too
Madam Jin needs to to play the zither
the one who agreed was you
What's that got to do with me?
But right now I am you
If I was exposed you won't be able to run
This zither cannot be learned in a few days
it requires over a decade's practice
You won't be able to pass
Over a decade??
So, even if you want me to help you
I won't be able to help
Whatever
Then we will all die together
Who's afraid?
I'm not afraid
I am only just a lonely orphan
but if we were exposed now, what will happen to the Jiangs in Nanjing?
If Madam Jin discovered that I was a fake
she will report to Empress Dowager
Do you think she will let the Jiang Family off?
Even though the Jiang Family does not treat you well
but they are still your family
You wouldn't want them to be punished because of you?
Ok ok
If not
then I will now go and confess to Madam Jin that I can't actually play the zither.
Wait
Please this way
Ok
You may go, if I don't call don't come up
Thank you customers
Boss, this person has seen Miss Xue'er before
Greetings, Your Excellency
What is your name? Have you seen Miss Xue'er before?
I'm called Er De'zi
It has always been Gui His Excellency who has helped me make a living
I kidnapped that Miss Xue'er before
I've investigated that
he has followed Miss Xue'er a bit
and saw her search for someone.
Search for someone? Did she ever saywho she was searching for?
That Miss is quite pretty
I had my eyes on her
and saw her ask around everywhere in the Capital
So I approached
and heard a bit.
-That Miss grew up quite...-Shut up
You only need to tell me who she was looking for.
Seems like she was looking for someone called Mr Li
Mr Li?
Li what?
Seems to be...
Seems to be what?
Think properly
I remember now! His name was Li Jun
Li Jun
Can we begin?
Don't worry, I learn exceptionally quick. When Fat Tiger...
...taught me fishing...
with one rod I caught eight to ten pounds
but that Fat Tiger couldn't catch even one.
Fat Tiger could only stare agape at me
Oh yeah and last time when I was helping the village cow deliver
with one pull
Have you spoken enough?
Enough
Then how to play this?
It is not time to play the zither right now
First go light some incense
Incense?
Yes, quickly go
Zither playing has always been a refined activity for itellectuals
Glorious fugue, unity of heaven and man
Lighting incense is to calm yourself
Right now I am already rather calm why bother with all this
Are you teaching me or am I teaching you?
We'll first look at the zither's construction
This is the bridge (yue'shan), also known as lin'yue
This is the highest part of the zither
Here?
Under here there are two sound holes
The big one is called Long'chi (Dragon Pool)
The small one is called Feng'ze (Phoenix Pond)
So it's said you go up the mountain (shan) and down to the pond (ze), with a dragon and a phoenix
This symbolizes the manifestation of nature.
What's happening?
Heavens, fire!
Fire! Run!
Save us! Fire!
Yuanbao
What is it, why so mopey?
Isn't it because of Xue'er
...attempt to leave.
Even though she did not leave successfullywhat if she leaves again?
Help me
So you came to find me just for this little thing?
Little thing!?
This is a BIG thing to me!
You just don't know
the first time I saw Xue'er
I had fallen for her
and once I got closer to her I fell for her even more
and I still haven't confessed to her yet.
I don't want to lose this chance.
Even if the goes to the end of the world I will pursue her.
Then if you want her to stay then get her to stay
Why do you need to chase her to the ends of earth?
That's right, that's why I want you to think of a solution!
Since I don't care about you laughing at me
Right now, if I cannot see Xue'er even for half an hour
I feel like I'm missing something
If I can't see Xue'er for half a day
My chest feels tight, shortness of breath, headache
If I can't see Xue'er for one day
I can't eat or drink, and cannot sleep at night
So for Xue'er I can do anything, sacrifice everything, including my life
In fact, for Xue'er
I have even died once, just that it was unsuccessful
Right now, I don't want to die
I want to live happily with Xue'er
I never expected...
a simpleton like you was such a love fool.
Fine, you want her to stay then confess to her
If she accepts, naturally she will stay
I also want to confess to her
but once I see Xue'er I couldn't say anything
Idiot
You need to think of a Confession plan
You need to plan for the right time
Fine let's say you earned it
I will give you a lesson and teach youhow to get Miss Xue'er to stay
Really?
Of course! When have I ever lied to you?
Yuanbao, just tell me
what must I do to get Miss Xue'er to stay
I've seen anxious, but never saw anxious like you
Let me tell you
If you want Miss Xue'er to stay, you must get her heart to stay
To get her to stay, you must get her heart to stay?Has logic.
But you didn't say how to get her heart to stay
There has to be some process to keep her heart
Right! Just like treating an illness. Treating illnesses also require a process
Yeah yeah, you really talk shop all the time
How about this, I'll teach you the basics first
For example, gift her some cosmetics
and fresh flowers to make her happy. Have you done that?
Just some cosmetic gifts how could thatsuit elegant and refined Miss Xue'er?
Whether or not it suits you still have to give!
This is to express your sincerity. If you don't express,how would she know?
That seems to make sense.
Also, after giving her the presents you have to say something pleasant
These women all like sweet talk
But, to say such sweet talk I can't do it
Once I see Miss Xue'er I get nervous andcan't say anything
Really, then how about this
Every day in front of her room
recite poems to confess that you like her.
That will be good
You still don't really understand
the relationship between Xue'er and I
We are of one heart, and one mind.
I don't have to say everything.
Who is of one mind?
How would she know what you don't say?
Idiot!
How about this?
I'll teach you a move.
It's called 'Move-For-Women-Who-Are-Hard-to-Deal-with'.
You are going to treat other women well in front of her...
...understand?~No way!
How could I if Xue'er is the one I like?
You don't even get this?
Let me tell you, women are jealous.
If she sees you treat other women well...
...she'll get angry.
That means she likes you.
Is it like that? Don't try to trick me
Are you stupid or what? How come you don't get it?
Fine, I'll set you an example
Hey, Ladies!~Young Master!
Come down!
Do you see? Can't even hold my popularity back
Men have to be more assertive, understand?
That kind of superficiality and implicitness won't do with our Miss Xue'er
You're so annoying!
If you want Miss Xue'er to stay, listen to me!
Fine
Since I can't think of any good plan myself
I'll just do as you say, I'll try
Xue'er
Changfeng
Changfeng,what are all these bottles and jars for?
These are all the cosmetics I've made all night
all for you, here try it
Come and try it
Sit well, try it
There's also this
This is called a mask
Let me tell you, just put it on your face thenwash off with water
It is very good for your skin
Changfeng, what's wrong with your face!
What is it, my skin is great
I will come see you again tomorrow
Miss Xue'er, all these flowers are for you!
What are you doing?
Also
these flowers, I have researched in medical books
they are very good for your health
It's to keep your mood pleasant and your mind carefree
Smell
Really? Smell it!
There's also much more!
These flowers are all for you!
Come, take a sniff, you will feel great afterwards!
Give a deep sniff!
What's happening!
According to my medical experience
We are allergic
Allergic!
Hurry and get out!
Miss Jiang
We haven't argued today
Hurry and give me a crash course
so that I can smoothly play a few pieces
You think it's like a Qin'huai showgirl selling her song
by learning a few obscene songs
to earn some money?
Learning the zither cannot be rushed, you must take it slowly
Can't rush? Take it slowly?
Look at the moon yourself!
It's already so round
Have you forgotten on the night of the full moon
Madam Jin needs to see me play
This big Missy, are you really able?
Are you able to play?
All day it's "This can't do, that can't do"
Why don't you play something for me?
Big Missies like you
are just all talk
I need to ponder
how to manage Madam Jin on the day of the full moon
and how to escape
before the full moon.
There is such an unforgettable beauty(Lyrics of "Wenjun Cao" by Sima Xiangru)
that even one day without seeing her will drive you crazy
The male phoenix soars, searching for his lady phoenix
Unfortunately that beautiful woman...
-Qilin, qilin-...Is not at this eastern wall
There's a noise!
-Who is it?-East...
Who is it!
How come there's no one?
These few days there has been someonesneaking around
always sighing, making it hard for me to sleep for a couple nights.
If you're scared, I will accompany you every night from now on
We'll just practice zither
I also want to see who this sneaky shadow is,how daring!
Let's go inside
Young Master, please drink tea
Where is your Miss?
Miss...
She went to practice zither with Miss Xue'er
Practice?
This girl
I never expected her to...
...really put her heart into something.
That's right, Young Madam practices the zither every day.
Ok, I'll go and see her
Do, Re, Mi, Sol, La.
Metal complies with Re.
The affiliated emotion is sadness.
Earth complies with Do.
The affiliated emotion is desire.
Qilin.
Qilin!
What did I say just now?
Just now you...
Just now you said...
...Earth's affililiated emotion is desire.
That's queer!
I've never felt desire for the earth in my life!
I was talking about the earth in "metal, wood, water, fire, and earth".
The emotion of the 'Do-tone' is desire.
Which means, that if you can't see Yuanbao for three days,
you'll think about him a lot, am I right?
What?
Even if I don't see him for three years, I won't think about him.
Let me tell you.
If you keep on not paying attention,
and cannot play the zither for Madam Jiang under the full moon,
then you'll really have to separate from Yuanbao.
When that time comes, I won't be able to help you.
Since time is restricted,
...let's not learn the "metal, wood, water, fire, and earth."
Why don't you just teach me how to play?
Fine.
These other things, we'll learn later. Just follow me.
This won't do. I must confess today.
I must confess!
You can do it, you can do it, you can do it!
What's wrong?
I'm going to confess.
I must confess to Miss Xue'er today.
Miss Xue'er is so outstanding!
How she plays the zither...
Absolutely amazing!
You smug!
It isn't Miss Xue'er playing. It's Xiaoxuan!
Xiaoxuan wants to give me a surprise, don't you get it?
No, I'm sure it is Miss Xue'er.
Xiaoxuan, I think someone is here.
Could someone be spying on us?
Don't be afraid, I'm here!
Let's go look!
You're thinking too much.
This is Miss Xue'er's room. How can it be Xiaoxuan playing?
Are you here all night to listen to that zither?
Weren't you the one telling me to put effort in confessing to Miss Xue'er?
I've been here for a couple nights.
But I can't even say a single word.
Just think of something you will say!
I tried, but then I get nervous.
Once I get nervous, I can't say anything.
Nervous? Okay, then you think of something else.
How about a poem? You know one? ~I do!
How many people are out there?
It's a few.
Oh, shit.
They look like they're carrying weapons.
Be careful.
I found it!
Oh, there is a beauty... no!
Oh, this beauty, unforgettable
my mind goes wild if I don't see her
phoenix flying high looking for his mate
wanting this beauty no matter what
Why does it sound like Gu Changfeng's voice?
Do you know what he's saying?
He's reciting Sima Xiangru's 'Phoenix Looking for a Mate'.
using the zither to express my feelings
when will she be with me to comfort me?
What's the phoenix he's talking about?
You don't understand, right? I'll go ask him.
Hey, Gu Changfeng!
What are you reciting? I don't understand it!
She heard me!
Come back here.
Xiaoxuan!
If you don't understand, that's okay. He's not reciting it for you.
It's Jin Yuanbao's voice.
So if he's not reciting it for me, then it's for you!
Do you understand what he's saying?
You don't understand it, right? Let me ask him again.
Hey, even Xue'er doesn't understand! What are you guys saying?
Oh, you're such a sucker! She didn't understand!
Women need a little bluntness, know what I mean?
This sucker means he wants you so bad he can't eat nor sleep!
Look at those two,
finished eating with nothing to do, so they're causing chaos here.
Watch how I'm going to teach them a lesson.
Hey, Gu Changfeng, Jin Yuanbao!
What are you two trying to tell Xue'er?
Just be braver and come over here to tell us. It's okay.
Come, don't worry, come!
What are you scared of?
They won't hurt you, come on!
Don't come here anymore at night to bother us.
Unless you want to try this again.
I'm warning you two. If you come again to bother us,
I'll break both of your legs.
The third method: treat everyone else good but not her.
Do you get it?
I understand.
Let's go!
I've prepared you some super-nourishing food.
Let me tell you a bit about it.
Look at this.
Silkie!
For women silkie is an absolute tonicum.
Women should eat a lot of silkie.
Do you understand? Come here, Qianqian.
Qianqian, eat more. Eat more!
Here!
And... this!
Fresh mushrooms. They have a lot of uses.
They can help in the excretion of toxins.
It is something that women should especially eat more of!
Women must eat more! Come, Young Miss.
Exchange drinks!
Must eat well!
Drink!
Hey, what are you two up to!
Playing around so much. What are you two doing?
Looking at you two, how do you expect us to even eat this?
What's wrong? Changfeng is treating us well, what's wrong with that?
All the dishes here are weird, especially you Changfeng. What is wrong with you today?
Must be Yuanbao's idea!
You're all being so weird. How am I supposed have any appetite?
Crazy!
Let's go.
Come back!
This move failed!
Xue'er had no reaction, and Young Madam is a bit angry.
No worries, I have other moves.
I've tried all your methods, none of them worked
It's because you're stupid
Yuanbao, I really can't be without Xue'er
I've looked it up in the medical textbooks
I have lovesickness
Lovesickness?
If I see Xue'er happy
I'm happier than her.
If I see Xue'er sad
I will be even sadder than her
Mother, we will come back soon!
Take care!
When I see that Miss Xue'er is in danger
...I'd even give my life to protect her!
If I see her
with another man
My heart becomes sour
-It's nothing, let me help you-Really, no need
-What are you guys doing?-Young Master
Young Madam wants to help me apply the medicine.
What kind of bird uses this?
Sit
Circulation needs to be boosted by massage
Effective ,right?
What are you doing? Even healthy people willbecome injured with you like that
I see that you just came to mess around
So these are the symptoms of lovesickness?
So that means...
I've fallen in love with that brat?
Yuanbao, help me think of something
What do I have to do to keep Xue'er's heart
This Miss Xue'er
Does she have someone she likes, or somethingin her heart that's unresolved
If she does then what?
Well, you can only wait until she finds the solution.
Or, you help her find the solution.
Then, what can I do?
You have something to say to me?
You could tell?
How could you tell?
If you have something to say, just say it
I just wanted to ask
Do you still hate that ungrateful Li Jun?
I hate him
I hate him for lying to me and for betraying me
But so what?
Since he abandoned me...
...I can only live by the day.
If we can get him to apologize to you, will you feel better?
He doesn't deserve my love...
...so why should he apologize?
If his apology can make you feel better
I am willing to go seek justice for you in your stead
Doctor Gu, Doctor Gu
That foolish doctor
What's he up to now?
Changfeng is acting really strange.
Jin Yuanbao is being even more strange.
But Changfeng seems to try to win me for him.
I don't know wether I should laugh or cry.
Jin Yuanbao doesn't pay attention to me at all...
...but when I grab him he's secretly looking at me.
That day we all ate dinner together
...Changfeng was feeding Liu Qianqian, but looking at me.
Jin Yuanbao is becoming more and more cold towards me
And every time he speaks to me his eyes are looking at the sky
I feel that Changfeng is pursuing me
...but he can't get it quite right.
Jin Yuanbao has recently been hanging out with Changfeng, being strange
I suspect that it is Jin Yuanbao who is ill advising Changfeng
No good!
Who?
I'm looking for Li Jun
What do you want my husband for?
I am representing a beautiful and kind maiden
and helping her seek justice from your husband!
There's an old saying
Leave! ~What are you doing?
You came all the way for that lousy woman?
Stop!
I'm not violent like you!
It was your husband who wronged Xue'er.
Can't you just go and get him?
Bullshit!
Hurry up and leave!
-I'll hit you!-Stop!
Hurry and get lost!
Get Lost!
Wife, allow me!
It's just that woman being delusionaland got this wild man to come and spout nonsense
Li Jun
Wronging Xue'er was already a big mistake...
and now you're twisting the truth!
Do you know how much Xue'er suffered for you?
Still talking nonsense?
Changfeng!
-Hit him!-Stop!
Honey!
Why must you suffer like that?
This kind of people will never be reasonable!
I just want your heart to be more at ease
I don't want their apology I just want you to be well
Don't worry, I'm fine
Why so foolish -Let go! You're being unreasonable!
What kind of reason? My fist is reason!
I'm warning you, I will let you know today
Women are not to be picked on or cheated
You will apologize right now to Xue'er
Otherwise I will beat you until you do!
Apologize!
I was wrong, I was wrong
I told you I don't need your apology
Let's go.
Honey!
So you ran from your marriage for this bastard?
Should've told me!
He made you suffer so much!
Why didn't you tell me?
I would have beaten them up way earlier!
Didn't go there in vain today.
Miss Xue'er...
...you look so nice when you smile like that.
My smile is also nice, isn't it?
What, you're the Jin Mansion's Young Madam.
If you show your teeth smiling, it's a scandal.
Right, that's why you have to teach me.
Right, stay with us, Xue'er.
Well...
Miss Xue'er...
Cuckoo!
Fat Tiger?~Boss!
Come over.
Customers, your buns!
Enjoy!
After we'd been chased by those banditsI've been worried about you.
You should have left a message at my mom's.
That day I was chased away with the brothers.
I went back to that inn to look for you.
The whole place was burnt down.
The one who burnt it, was the one sending the bandits.
To destroy the evidence!
How would I know?
I went back to Emei and your mom said you left.
Now I know you're fine, I can relax.
Qilin...
...I thought something happened.
Yu Qilin isn't defeated so easily.
Who were we again?
Emei's Heroic Duo!
Right.
The Heroic Duo.
When are you coming back to Emei?
I'm not done yet, so I can't go back.
I took Yuanbao to see mother...
...but he hasn't recognized her yet.
I need to find another opportunity.
So you became Yuanbao's wife just like that?
That's all fake!
Oh, then it's fine.
Does he treat you well?
How could he treat me in any way?
In fact he's not a bad guy, he just has this weird temper.
He's opinianated, shamelessly showing off his good looks .
Decides for others all the time, overbearing like a crab.
But if he's the crab, I'm the bamboo steamer.
I'll cook him! And if he's the thorn, I'm the tile.
I'll smack him!
Look at yourself.
You're talking non-stop about him.
Qilin...
If you're fine I'm assured.
I'm gonna go now.
Don't go!
I'm the Jin Mansion's Young Madam anyway now.
I could make you rich.
Go to the kitchen.
Get some more dishes.
No need, really.
Just let me know when you need help.
I'm off.
Fat Tiger!
What's going on?