Episode 15
What are you planning?
I asked Xi'er to invite...
...Gu Changfeng and his mom and Liu Wenzhaoto verify the accounts records tomorrow.
You treat me like I'm air.
Didn't I just tell you...
...you couldn't get close to Liu Wenzhao?
Xi'er...
I don't wanna listen to this person.
Go tell Jin Yuanbao...
...I will go do that tomorrow anyway.
And be sure to tell him...
...he's taking advantage of people...
...so all he's saying doesn't count.
But...
Do as I told you!
Young Master...
...Young Madam is saying she's going anyway.
She says you take advantage...
...and so what you say doesn't count.
Right, you tell her that...
...I don't want to talk to her now.
Tell Young Madam...
...she'll no longer get to eat or drink as punishment.
Tell her.
But...
Tell her!
Young Madam...
Young Master says...
...he won't let you eat nor drink as punishment.
Tell him to go eat shit!
Shit...
Young Madam says you can go eat shit.
Tell her then...
...that I eat what she eats.
Tell her.
You play this game yourselves. Forget it.
Eat.
Gu Changfeng!
You need to help me with something.
I need a hand as well.
Come, sit down.
What are you doing?
Those aren't human bones, right?
I'm researching the bones.
To become a famous doctor...
...and take care of people's bones...
...I have to know them first.
Too bad these are cow's bones.
Human bones would be perfect.
But they are hard to get.
You'd have to go through lots of formal procedures
and there has to be a body no one wants.
But if you're not so concerned about where it's from
you can just go to the mass graves outside the city.
There's lots there.
No I can't
My mother told me
If I brought a corpse into the Mansion
then she will die in front of me
Geez my mother
Bones and corpses are two different things, am I right?
What I wanted to tell you just then isn't this
That...
Are you willing to make the desserts for Madam Jin's birthday celebration?
You've got it wrong.
I'm not a chef, I'm a doctor
What about Medical diet?
There's nothing I can't do regarding medicine!
Good opportunity has arisen!
You can make a nerve calming and healthy porridge.
It can be the dessert finale for the day.
Hey this is a good start for your pharmacy
It will be good for your branding image.
Fantastic!
I currently don't have an image.
Coincidentally,
I have recently been looking at a special recipe.
No No No. Don't make it special. Just make it normal.
You see, the Mansion has so many people, so many mouths
What if its too special?
What if the ingredients and medicine don't mix well?
Normal is best.
Yes Yes Yes
You're more thoughtful.
Have you been at the Jin Mansion since the day you were born?
Yeah!
So you've lived at the Mansion for over 20 years?
Did you grow up with Yuanbao?
Of course!
Yuanbao and I are very close.
The cats and dogs I cured when I was young were all brought home by him.
-Once Yuanbao brought home a... -Ehh
Is he close with Madam Jin?
Of course they're close.
But when he was young he would still get beaten if he was naughty.
The dog that got injured...
Hey heyy
And then I...
Madam Jin and him
When she's so angry she wants hit him
did she ever say
something like "if I had known I wouldn't have wanted you" ?
Madam Jin has once said that
she has Yuanbao
because of fortune brought on by her past life
Listen to me
I told Yuanbao to hold the dog
and I pulled the thorn out in one go!
That dog was in so much pain
and even bit Yuanbao
That dog got better from my treatment
Where's the mass grave?
When will you take me there
Young Madam
Put it down let me do it
Let me do the menial jobs
It's nothing I can do it
Young Madam...
You have asked the right person
I have followed Madam Jin over 20 years
I know Madam Jin's preferences the best
Madam Jin's tastes tend to more subtle
and prefers fresh vegetables
She doesn't like pork, lamb, or beef
Fish, prawns, and other seafood are good
In regards to theatre
Madam Jin doesn't like complicated and loud stuff
Just find some good vocals to sing
It's great I have you, Madam
It always comes up in my conversations with Yuanbao
He said you witnessed his birth?
Yes
The day Yuanbao was born
the labour went on for one day and one night
making Madam and I so anxious
Luckily Midwife Liu was skillful
so Yuanbao was born safely
Say, if this Midwife Liu
didn't move to East Luhe
All the births in this Mansion
will be depended on her
Midwife Liu, East Luhe
How come she did not stay in the Mansion?
Young Madam, these past few days you must have been so busy...
...with the celebration.
If there is anything you need justinstruct the maids to do it
No need to do it yourself
Aunt!
This blasted mouth!
Such a big mouth, really!
Xue'er
Do me a favour, teach me to dance
The kind that doesn't show too much skin
I don't know those kinds even if you wanted me to teach you
Basically, I want the kind that's elegant, beautiful
and is easy to learn.
You want to dance for Yuanbao right?
It has nothing to do with him ok?
Here he comes.
Master
Yuanbao
Changfeng
I remember there's a ban
you're not supposed to come near the kitchen. What's going on?
You want to rebel and poison the whole family?
You don't understand
It's Young Madam's orders
The dessert for the birthday celebration will be made by me.
Made by you?
So it's not enough to poison the whole family. You even want to kill important guests in this town?
Is that it?
Fine.
You don't have to eat it.
So when everyone dies
You can still be alive.
There will be no one to annoy you. Wouldn't that be great?
That's enough let's not joke around.
Yuanbao, what flavour do you like?
I can make it according to your tastes.
Hey ChangFeng, do you have any pride?
Put poison in his one. He can die alone.
No need.
It should be made according to the taste of the one who came up with the idea.
You asked him to cook
I don't know if your brain is damaged or you guts grew bigger
I think it's both.
OK, you make it then
This job needs professionals.
Whoever has the expertise can do it.
I'm not a chef, why should I make it?
Anyway, I'm in charge of the birthday celebration
everything has to go according to what I want.
You can cut the crap
Take care and leave. Goodbye.
Anyway.
If there are any problems
I will come find the person responsible.
Fine. I'll be waiting.
Looking at you makes me dizzy.
What did Young Madam say to you?
Not telling you.
Just tell me
What exactly did Young Madam say?
Don't make me guess.
Jiang Xiaoxuan is arrogant
She thinks she's so talented.
How embarrassing
She deserves to make a joke of herself
Brother. Why do you keep helping her?
Do you know what you're doing?
This is Aunt's birthday celebration
do you want Aunt to...
Aunt?
I think you're doing it for Jiang Xiaoxuan not Aunt
Qianqian
Don't let me hear those words again
You don't understand the plans I've got
So you have to be cautious
Don't get involved unnecessarily
Fine. You're the older one
So you can say whatever. What about me?
Jin Yuanbao stop following me.
I can go wherever I want.
You're being unreasonable.
This is my house
I can go wherever I want. Who says I'm following you.
Miss
These are sent to us from the porter
saying on the day of the birthday celebration
they will come personally.
Madam Jiang is also coming?
I also had a feeling she would.
Really chose the right time to come
The crown prince is about to establish his country.
Second Prince cannot bear this and will want to act.
Our madam will have lots to say
Ok, you go get busy
Yes
What did you promise me last night?
Why feign ignorance
Did I not say it clear enough last night?
Do you want me to use force?
Will you be satisfied?
I'm telling you, my patience is limited...
You've been bitten by a snake!
-I know!
You're bleeding!
I know
Don't talk
You can't talk when you've been bitten by a snake or you'll die
I know
Wh-wh-what is it!
He has been bitten by a snake
Snake bite? Let me see
It's okay.
This snake isn't poisonous
Look this bite wound
The bite marks are in rows
and there's no severe bite marks.
Also, the area is not swollen.
And Yuanbao is still clearminded right now, right?
From what I see
The snake is just lively
You already knew?
And you're still being like this?
What?
There are people here
I like it, what?
-Let me go-Let's go!
But we don't need to get snake bite medicine
Get what, stupid!
Let go, let go!!
Not letting go
Let go
Gu Changfeng
Gu Changfeng are you here?
Changfeng
Are you cooking the medical congee for Aunt's Birthday Celebration?
Miss Qianqian you've come
Did Miss Xue'er tell you to come over and help?
Ah...Yeah yeah!
I came to see how you're doing.
Right now our entire Mansion is depending on this pot of congee
I know
Everybody is expectant of my congee right?
Smell it
Smell it, is it fragrant?
Smells good!
Let me tell you
This congee is no ordinary congee
I have added over ten herbal ingredients
After drinking my congee
Not only will it make you look better
but your body will be strengthened too
That extraodinary?
Doctor Gu
Miss Xue'er is looking for you
Xue'er is looking for me?
I will be there ASAP
-Ok-Qianqian
Can you watch over the congee for a bit
I will be back soon
Ok ok
-Thanks-Go!
Alright.
I'm thirsty, I want tea.
Young Master is thirsty, pour a cup of tea
At a time like this you're still not personally serving me?
I won't serve you...
...at any time.
I'm going
Where are you going?
I've been bitten by a snake!
You should be personally taking care of me!
You've forgotten about your Mother's Birthday Celebration?
I'm telling you
Stop being naughty
otherwise if you make me mad
Watch out before I really catch a poisonous snake and hide it in your bed
Alright
You really think I'm petty?
Just do well.
And don't embarrass me.
But you have to promise me two things
Firstly you cannot go near Liu Wenzhao
Secondly
The congee on the big day
I want to have the first bowl
Didn't you say you'd rather die than drink it?
Not the same
The first bowl of congee you made...
...should be drunk by your husband.
After you have given it to me
I won't hold a grudge for that...
swordplay problem, okay?
Yes, the first bowl for Husband
Alright!
Really!
Put it there.
This yeah?
Sister
What are these boxes for
Didn't you know?
These are the gifts sent by the Jiang's from Nanjing
Young Madam's maiden family.
Aren't you Young Madam's personal maid?
Your Jiang Family really are generous
Look at these gifts coming in boxes and boxes
Definitely wouldn't be cheap
Of course
Our Jiang Family is a prestigious family in Nanjing
All gifts will be lavish
Yeah
Not only are there lots of gifts
I heard that Madam Jiang is already on her way
and will be here very soon.
What?! Madam Jiang is coming?
Yeah
The gifts were to arrive first
and then Madam Jiang will arrive.
What should we do?
Madam Jiang is coming, I'm so dead
Are you done taking care of him?
Are you here to ridicule me?
I wouldn't dare
I have never seen someone as difficult as Jin Yuanbao.
Always looking for faults and then randomly getting happy
He really is crazy
But after knowing each other for so long
don't you think he is rather cute?
Not as cute as your honest Changfeng
Changfeng is an idiot
Miss, Miss!
Miss!
Miss, we've run into a dead end
and you two are still idling around
What is it, Xi'er
Speak slowly
Madam Jiang is coming to Madam Jin's birthday.
Really?
How do you know?
I just saw the gifts the Jiang Mansion sent over
and the maid said that Madam Jiang is personally coming.
You two will be exposed like this!
Don't be nervous
We will think of a plan
Miss, what could that be?
Don't you know how serious the consequences of being exposed are?
Are you really not afraid?
Since Madam still has not arrived
you two should hurry and swap back
Otherwise I will be the first to be beaten to death
But if we were to swap back it would be too late
As if everybody won't be able to see
They're not going to help us hide it
I knew it!
I knew that I shouldn't have depended on you two
Do you guys really think this is a game?
I was really a fool
and really thought you two had some sort of plan
Xi'er, Xi'er don't go
I will go to the front door to ask around
I will prepare our luggage just in case
Miss Xi'er
Even though you are Jin Family's guest
But Madam's RSVP cards
we cannot show you
Here take a look
Young Madam is being attentive
and wants to see the VIPs
just in case of mistakes.
Of course, take a look
All for Madam's Birthday Celebration
How come there are two RSVP cards for the Jiang's?
This was sent yesterday, and this was sent this morning
What other VIPs are coming?
The card that was sent yesterday
is to say that Madam Jiang was going to personally come over
This morning's card
is Madam-in-law's personal apology
and says that something came up
and cannot come
And then sent Madam an after gift
The Ge family
Even though it's not as extravagant as Jin Family
But the quantity of gifts is certainly thoughtful.
Ok, thank you
What is it?
Why are you so flustered?
Sit
Sit down
Actually
Truthfully
I don't really care if you do the Birthday Celebration well or not
Even if it's my mom
She won't mind this
So you don't need to take it so seriously
If it goes well then pretend money is spent on buying happiness
If it doesn't go well then it's only just a meal
You don't need to mind it so much
Then what if I committed some other wrongdoing on the day?
With that small brain of yours
what kind of big wrong can you commit?
Alright, let's just say you did something wrong
I'll forgive you, okay?
Thanks
I'm going in to rest a bit
But there is one thing
that I will not tolerate
What thing?
Lying, cheating
Young Master Yuanbao
How comes even you are nervous?
It's not you who's planning the Birthday Celebration
Come
No need to be anxious
My stepmother is not coming
How did you know?
I heard from the door man
that the Jiang's sent two RSVPs
One was the one that Xi'er saw yesterday
saying that she will be coming
The other was sent today
saying that something came up
and wasn't able to make it
and was sent as an apology.
So they definitely won't be coming
Don't worry
Thank the heavens and the earth
Yeah
Where did Xi'er go?
I need to hurry and inform her
Let's go
Where did Xi'er go?
I think Xi'er went to find Housekeeper Liu
What is she going to see Housekeeper Liu for?
I don't know
Ok, let's go
So secretive
Xi'er
-Xi'er-Xi'er
What do you think she's seeing Housekeeper Liu for?
All my fault
Xi'er was anxious all day
She must've been so afraid
It's ok
I will look for her now
I was her old master
She is emotional at the moment
I can communicate better with her
Then go quickly
Housekeeper Liu
Xi'er
Is there anything Young Madam needs?
Housekeeper Liu
There is some big issue regarding Young Madam
and I don't know who to discuss it with.
If this was revealed
it won't be good for Young Madam, Young Master and even Madam
As a maid
my life would be even harder to protect
Xi'er is unable
I only hope this can be solved quietly
and don't want to drag anyone else down
Housekeeper Liu, you've told me before
if there is anything I could come find you
Then what I am about to tell you
will you be able to first promise me thatyou won't tell anyone else?
Don't worry, Xi'er
I will be considerate in my actions
I will definitely help you to my utmost ability
If I cannot be of help
I will not tell anyone else either.
Young Master and Young Madam have yet to consummate
Do you know why?
Because Young Madam is in fact...-Xi'er!
So you were here
I was looking all over for you
Young Madam is also looking for you.
Miss, do you really think-
Young Madam needs you...
to prepare a return gift for family-in-law.
Madam Jiang is unable to come
so she sent gifts
Young Madam said...
that you were most clear on things back home
So she wants you to rush back
Madam is unable to come?
Yes
I just went to the front door
Madam Jiang just sent a new RSVP card
she said that she was unable to make it
sincere apologies
So she sent an after gift
for Madam Jin's Birthday Celebration
Xi'er, it's okay
Since Young Madam and I are still here
Let's go
I've stopped her.
And?~I'm so tired!
She went to see Liu Wenzhao...
but luckily I could stop her on time.
Why is Xi'er going to Liu Wenzhao?
Liu Wenzhao is not arrogant and is enthusiastic
It's not strange that she went to him.
But
Qilin, we have to think of a plan
We won't be so lucky next time
The best plan is for us three to leave here as soon as possible
Of course that is the best plan
But can you bear to?
What can I not bear?
It's just that idiot doctor
He can't bear you to leave
But you have yet to take Yuanbao back to E'mei Mountain
We cannot leave yet.
Whatever, don't think too much.
Qilin, do you think this dress is pretty?
For your dance, how is it?
How beautiful!
Since your Family's Madam is not coming
We will use all our effort into
executing this Birthday Celebration
Come, try it on
Xi'er
Housekeeper Liu
No need for courtesy
Xi'er
Today was there...
anything you wanted to say that you didn't get to finish
Actually I just wanted to say
Young Master and Young Madam are always fighting
and still haven't consummated to this day
As a maid
I am especially worried for my Miss
You are Young Master's cousin
I was thinking that you could help persuade Young Master
to pay more attention to my Family Miss
Of course
So it was only this?
Xi'er
I just want to let you know
that in this Mansion
Even though you are alone
but no matter what time
If you have a problem
you can come to me.
Why are you treating me so well?
Even though I am this household's housekeeper
but in this Mansion
I still have to mind other people
We have similar lives
So no matter what it is
you can trust me
Do you understand?
Thank you Housekeeper Liu
Good!
Are you okay?
Looking at the galaxy, the stars are blurry
only so I could see your smiling face
Being with you time flies
Never changing feelings
Smells good! I can't wait!
I'm starving!
I'll eat first
I have left some of my herbal congee!
Eat up!
I also want to eat
Dancing so badly and you still have the nerves to eat
Didn't you say so yourself
organising the birthday event is tiring
Pig
So good! Soooo good!
Ah Fu really has taste!
Eat slowly
-Careful it's hot-It's my first time eating herbal congee
It's really good
Smells good!
Careful it's hot
Ah Fu
What's wrong?
Young Master there's something wrong with this congee!
Eating this congee
makes me stomach feel unsteady and watery
I cannot hold it in!
Are you ok?
Changfeng what is this?
There definitely isn't a problem with the congee!
If there's no problem how come it's like that?
Let me try
What is it?
Who did this! There is croton in this!
Croton?
If it's like that
then the VIPs outside wouldn't they have all eaten it
Changfeng, is there a cure for croton?
There is, but it takes time to prepare!
Alright
Someone, come and pour all the congee out
and bring many cups
Hurry hurry!
Young Master, it's no good
Everybody has eaten the congee already!
Even the Madam has eaten it!
What can we do now?
What to do?
It's coming again!
Changfeng, is it ready?
It's ready!
Hurry bring the goblets over
It's coming !
Ready the medical drink!
Hurry hurry!
Carry on pouring
Everyone
please drink
Please
Hurry
Every table have some
Mother
Ok
Come
Everybody
Today is my Mother's Birthday Celebration
For each VIP to come especially
I, Jin Yuanbao, express my gratitude
His majesty has a sacred heart.
All our guests here
are bathed in grace
to enjoy this luxury
So I'm here
to drink with everyone and
to wish his majesty good health
For the success of the Ming! Cheers!
That's correct
Let's drink this together
Thanking heavens
Please
Please drink
Tell me everything honestly
Who put the croton in?!
Young master
Young Madam
I swear to God
The croton really didn't come from our kitchen
Those croton
Ever since young madam gave it to me
I've been watching it daily
Even a glutton can't get in
How can an outsider?
Even when your cousin came in and wanted to see it
I didn't let her in
I didn't put the croton in.
But when I was making the congee
Qianqian was watching.
What are you doing?
Where's your bracelet?
Who said I was wearing it today?
Not speaking huh
When I was dancing you used the beads to trip me right?
You think I didn't see?
I picked up all the beads
Only you have black beads in this manor
Madam gave it to you and you show it off daily
I can't wear the black beads
I was obviously wearing powder beads today
Isn't this admitting?
And you put croton in the congee?
Are you trying to make me wrongly confess?
Wrongly confessing?
I went to ask the kitchen
She said
The only person who was free was you
And you wanted to go see the food storage
But they wouldn't let you
So you ran to Gu Changfeng
Other than you who is there?
I went to the kitchen so what?
I went to food storage so what?
I went to watch Gu Changfeng make congee so what?
I'm my aunt's niece
Should I not be concerned about her birthday?
Which eye saw me putting medicine in?
Give me evidence and prove it
Qian Qian count yourself lucky
No one found evidence of you putting meds in
But let me tell you
Your pearls are in my hand
If you mess with me next time
Be careful I tell everyone about your doings
Which family is this?
So I can go tell them
You're too polite
We are madam's family
Nanjing's Jiang Family has come to congratulate Madam Jin
Oh it's Madam Jiang
Please come in
Okay.
Ok come
Mother.
News
In-laws have come
Madam Jiang?
I will go with mom
Hurry up
Why is she here?
Didn't she say she wouldn't come?
Who would've thought she would randomly show up?
We are not prepared!
Shoot, we're dead!
Think of something.
There's no way out, it's all your fault.
Look at what time it is
We're dead anyways there's nothing to say
In-laws have come from so far. We didn't greet properly.
Sorry for our lack of manners
You're going overboard
I should've come earlier
Plus the journey was long
Plus there were some small problems of course we're late
But luckily we made it on time
Then, how's your health?
Just a little cold.
Alright then.
Yuanbao...
Meet your mother in law
Son-in-law pays his respect to mother-in-law
What a fine man
Xiaoxuan has such good luck.
Nah...
Yuanbao marrying Xiaoxuan was our good fortune.
Xiaoxuan is intelligent.
But where is Xiaoxuan?
She was just here
I don't know where she is now
Maybe she went to work
What work could that be?
Get her over here
to pay respect to her mother.
Ok
Please come this way
Please.
Xiaoxuan!
Shit! It's Yuanbao.
It's Yuanbao.
What to do?
Think of a way to hide.
We can hide for a while but not forever
We're done for
Let's just go see Madam.
If we don't they'll be suspicious
Mom
Where are they?
Xiaoxuan...
I was wondering why Xiaoxuan wasn't here.
So she was preparing something.
Great!
Mother-in-Law...
Xiaoxuan is so thoughtful.
She prepared such a special dance.
My Xiaoxuan doesn't have much
but she's enjoyed dancing since young
She has embarrassed herself