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Episode 2
[Lu Residence]
Father, although I am a woman, I have the ambition of a man.
I long for a peaceful era and freedom.
That's great.
You've grown up and have ambitions.
So I will tell you a secret.
Warriors among the people want to start a war.
Although such action is against their morals
restoring peace to the people by overthrowing tyranny is very meaningful.
I am now crafting weapons for them.
Not only can I make some money from it and offer services to the people
but I can also play a part in overthrowing tyranny.
Why didn't you tell Mother and I?
I didn't want you to worry about it.
Some responsibilities should just be shouldered by men alone.
Men should at least ensure their wives and children have nothing to worry about.
All right, you'd better eat them quickly or they will crumble.
Father, let me help you.
I'd have let you take over if you were a boy.
It's a pity it doesn't matter if you are ambitious or not
you are just a woman in the eyes of all people.
I don't care what others think.
A tough woman will not be accepted in such times.
Although I believe in your ability, people will not be convinced.
Master.
What is it?
Yu Nu has been married to you for quite some time now.
Yet you haven't even been to her room once.
It isn't good that you are always spending your nights out.
Why don't you rest early tonight and let Yu Nu serve you in bed?
Master.
All right, leave me alone.
Can you both stop thinking about having more children?
This is now a time of chaos.
All the men in the Lu Residence
are thinking about accumulating more wealth during such times.
So we won't have a hard time in the future.
But all you do is to annoy me with such trivial matters.
Master, how is carrying on the family line a trivial matter?
If Yu Nu bears you a son very soon
then you will have someone to share your burdens.
Share my burdens?
Do you think bearing me a son will take the weight off my shoulders?
I will be very old by the time he's grown up.
I might as well place my hopes on Le Er's marriage.
Master, didn't you want someone of equal status as a husband for Le Er?
The husband I want for Le Er can be a hooligan
as long as he has the ambition to run a nation and restore peace.
I will hand over both my household and Le Er over to him!
Master!
You want to marry Le Er off to a hooligan?
You mustn't!
That's all I'm saying.
Master, it's my fault I didn't bear you a son.
On behalf of my contribution to this family
please allow Yu Nu to pleasure you.
It's my fault Master doesn't favor me.
I... I should kill myself!
You... The both of you...
Master?
- Master! - Master!
Are you all right? Get a doctor! Hurry!
Doctor, is our master all right?
- Master Lu is... - Please wait a minute.
Le Er, stay by your father's side.
Uncle De!
Uncle De, what is wrong with my father?
Nothing... Nothing serious, Young Mistress.
Father has collapsed from exhaustion.
I am the first born, so I will take on the role of the son.
Tell me what is troubling you.
It's all right, Uncle De.
No, I can't, Young Mistress.
Do you treat me as an outsider?
All right then.
We are due to deliver the last batch of goods today.
But Master is now sick and I don't know how to negotiate prices.
We could perhaps delay it a bit?
Let's ask them to come on another day?
I thought about that as well, but I'm afraid it won't do.
The war might break out anytime.
If they don't receive this batch of weapons in time
they will turn to other manufacturers.
That isn't the only problem.
The crucial matter is we gave them a safety deposit.
Then... Why don't I go instead?
No! That is definitely not allowed!
- If Master finds out about it... - Uncle De!
Do you want to lose this deal?
Father's shown me the account books. We don't have any money at home.
On top of that, if we lose the deal what are we supposed to live on?
My father once said, credibility and timing are the secrets to successful business.
It won't be a problem.
I'll let my father know in due time.
Why isn't Master Lu here?
He has suddenly taken ill.
He's ill? And you are?
We met once. I am Young Master Lu.
My father has entrusted the business to me.
Can you make decisions?
If I can't, what do you think I'm here for?
What you wanted are the weapons.
It's fine as long as the weapons are good.
Why should it matter who you do the deal with?
It might seem to be so, but your price is too high.
With five hundred taels, I can buy twice as many weapons as you have here.
If you can get weapons elsewhere
you wouldn't have come to us in the first place.
We might die for this if we were found out.
So we have to charge an equivalent price for it.
But it takes two to make a deal.
If we can't agree on the price
aren't you worried these weapons will go to waste?
The Lu Family can still afford such a loss.
I know your capability.
But the price is still too high.
What are you doing?
My father once said goods are not to be taken back.
If you want a second batch, there will be none left.
Fine! Five hundred taels it is then!
- Six hundred! - You...
Because we seem to have fewer weapons now.
It is a good sword.
You do have something up your sleeves.
Six hundred taels it is!
- Boys! Load them into the cart! - Yes!
Are you buying weapons to assassinate the Emperor?
Young Master, you do have a lot of courage.
But you don't know the rules in business.
Your father would never ask questions that shouldn't be asked.
Our people are destitute now. I am just in awe of you warriors.
Fine, I don't mind telling you.
It is General Yun's eldest son, General Yun Shen of Xue State
who is buying the weapons.
The uprising will be led by him along with other warriors.
He is gathering weapons, food, and men.
You do seem to be quite a talent as well.
If you no longer hunger for money, you should join us.
We will definitely welcome you!
We bid you farewell.
Brothers! Let's go!
Yun Shen?
Father, I told you I can help you. I can act as your eldest son.
Father, what is this for?
I am telling you that you are a girl so you can never act as the eldest son!
- Why? - There is no reason!
Why?
I will not repeat my words again!
Why? Why? Why?
Master, what are you doing?
How can you hit a girl so hard?
What would you know?
I hit her for her own good!
I know you hate me, but I still have to do this.
You are within the walls of your home now.
I can still teach you a lesson.
But when you are married into someone else's family
you won't even have a chance to be beaten.
Do you understand?
I don't!
I just want to help our family! What wrong have I done?
Why can't I even ask a simple question?
Le Er!
Let her go!
Let her think things through.
Master, what exactly happened?
Are you disregarding the rules as well?
Le Er is getting older.
She will turn nineteen after January.
She should get married.
Does it still hurt?
What's the matter with Godfather? Why would he hit you?
What did you do wrong?
It involves my father's secret, so I can't tell you.
I understand.
You're really fortunate to share a secret with your father.
But what about me?
You really don't remember your family?
- Mother! - Miao Ge!
- Mother!
Perhaps I was an orphan all along.
Me and my big mouth. I'm always saying the wrong words.
Who told you you're an orphan?
You must remember the Lu Residence is always your home.
And I am your sister. We are your family.
But what is the point of having parents?
I'm just trapped here.
If I never leave this place, I will never know
what the world is like or how big it really is.
I don't want to be like most women
who are trapped in the same place nearly all their lives.
Are you going out again?
My father slapped me, but that slap woke me up.
He made me realize he will never treat me as a son.
So I am definitely leaving home but not now.
He is ill so I don't want to upset him.
But you can leave home with a valid reason now.
Why?
Godfather found you a man who will marry into the family.
What? Is he really marrying me off to someone?
Don't you know about it?
Miao Ge, only you can help me this time.
Please help me.
Why don't you meet him first? You might like him.
Impossible! I won't like anyone who was chosen by others.
What kind of person do you want to marry?
I want to marry a hero.
A hero? That is hard to come by.
I've already met him.
You have?
Sir, please hold on for a moment.
Who are you?
I'm Lu Cheng Feng's first born, Lu Long.
You're Uncle Lu's son?
- My apologies. My name is Lin Bo Nian... - I know that.
Are you the one who wants to marry my sister, Lu Le Er?
Yes, you're right.
Why are you sighing?
Do you think I am unworthy of your sister?
Not at all.
I am absolutely grateful you are willing to marry my sister.
I'm here to thank you in person.
My family is indebted to you forever.
Judging from your words...
Is there something wrong with your sister?
How is that possible?
My sister is elegant and sophisticated.
She is absolutely gorgeous and also remarkably talented.
Brother!
I want to get married!
I know. Don't act like this or you'll scare him away.
Is this your sister?
Yes, but she's usually not like this.
- I want to get married! - No! Don't!
I'm sorry but I have to go now!
Please tell your father our family is too poor for your sister.
Just forget about this marriage proposal.
I'll take my leave now.
- Don't go! - Don't leave! Come back here!
A good marriage proposal is now ruined!
Speak up! Was this your idea?
- Master... - Shut up!
This child has no discipline.
You spoiled her so how dare you still speak up?
It has nothing to do with Mother!
Who said you could stand up?
Fine, so I didn't slap you hard enough last time?
De! Get me the cane!
No! You mustn't!
You already slapped her too hard last time.
Godfather, this is all my fault. I'm to blame.
Punish me instead.
If she didn't coax you into it, you wouldn't even dare to!
It's not Miao Ge's fault. I came up with the idea.
Father, marriage is very important to me.
I just want to seek happiness on my own.
What is wrong with that?
Nonsense!
Marriages are always decided by parents and introduced by matchmakers.
Who are you to decide?
By the way, what is bad about Bo Nian?
He has the personality and the looks.
Why don't you marry him since he is so great?
Outrageous! You spoiled her rotten!
If I don't punish you now, you'll think you can bend the rules!
De! Get me the cane!
You insolent child! I'll beat you to death!
- Godfather! - Master, please don't!
Le Er, apologize to your father right now!
He's just recovered from his illness, so stop making him angry!
Yes, apologize to Master quickly!
I didn't do anything wrong! I want to bend the rules!
- You! - Master!
Don't hold me back!
If I don't teach her a lesson now
she will not even remember the Chinese feudal ethical code!
Master!
Master, it is entirely my fault.
We have been married for years, yet I bore you just one daughter.
I didn't teach her well so punish me instead!
Godfather, I am at fault as well. Please punish me.
Master, please think twice before you do it.
Master...
A loving mother always spoils her child!
I will spare you this one time for the sake of your mother.
Get down on your knees and kneel here before the ancestors.
You can only get up when you are clear-headed.
Le Er, get down on your knees right now!
Insolent child!
None of you are allowed to help her today.
If you do, you are to kneel here as well!
Miss Yu, are you bringing snacks over again?
Godfather has been angry all day.
He might feel a bit better after having some nice snacks.
You are such a filial child.
You are unlike Young Mistress who makes Master angry every day.
I think Master's daughter should be you instead.
Master and Uncle De are just out at the front.
You'll see them on your way out.
Master, both Young Mistress and Miss Yu are at fault.
Master's daughter should be you instead.
Aren't you being unfair?
You don't dote on your own daughter but favored the adopted one instead?
Le Er is my flesh and blood.
I scold and hit her for her own good.
She will appreciate my efforts some day.
Miao Ge was adopted.
Think about this. I'm educating someone else's child.
I can only hint at her faults, that's all.
Master, you are really making great efforts.
Who wouldn't want the best for their own children?
Le Er is too ambitious and willful.
She just wants to rebel against the rules.
Even if she gets married now, she might not be tamed easily.
I'd rather punish her now as a father than have her punished by her in-laws.
It seems we will need to postpone Young Mistress's marriage.
But our relationship with the Lins...
Have you thought about it, Master?
Miss Yu is not that young anymore.
Instead of making one more enemy
why don't we marry Miss Yu off to the Lins?
That won't do.
Miao Ge might be my adopted daughter
but she is just an outsider in the eyes of others.
In plain words, she isn't even a maid in our household.
Let's forget about that.
Go now and prepare some gifts.
I'm going to apologize to them in person.
Yes, Master.
It's you.
I was worried you were hungry so I brought you some snacks.
You're really daring. What if my father finds you here?
I don't want you to be punished as well.
Godfather isn't home now. He went to apologize to the Lins.
What? He still wants me to marry that man?
Le Er, he has your best interests at heart.
He must have picked a really good family.
But he has never thought of that for me.
Stop it! You are not to defend him.
Well... Why don't you let me out?
I can't! What am I supposed to say when Godfather comes home later?
You'll be fine. He won't punish you.
I am begging you, Miao Ge.
My dearest Miao Ge...
I'm begging you...
Le Er is my flesh and blood.
I scold and hit her for her own good.
She will appreciate my efforts some day.
Miao Ge was adopted.
I'm educating someone else's child.
I can only hint at her faults, that's all.
You are indeed my good sister! I'm leaving!
Le Er! No one guards the back door, so leave from there.
That's smart!
Get out of my way!
The Emperor is arriving! Clear the path!
I'm... I'm sorry.
Why does it smell so bad?
Watch out!
Is my child all right?
Those soldiers are so inconsiderate. They didn't even stop for a child.
They can't stay that arrogant for too long.
I will replace them very soon.
Speak up! Who sent you here?
Why are you following me?
I wasn't sent by anyone.
I saw you are skilled in martial arts and are very chivalrous.
So I'd like to befriend you.
I never befriend anyone.
Warrior!
You don't know any martial arts?
How dare you follow me?
You are really bold.
Why would I be out here if I was not bold?
I just want to be friends with you.
I just told you I don't make friends.
Stop following me around.
You might get yourself killed some day!
What is the big deal?
I won't follow you around anymore.
You won't know who gets killed in the end!
[Grand Commander Court]
Hurry up! Bring them all in!
Hurry up! Move along faster! Hurry!
Hurry! Put them down here.
Master Zhao, why do you need so much fermented fish?
Shush...
His Majesty is inscrutable.
As servants, we act according to the orders.
- Why dare ask for reasons? - Yes, you're right.
You can ask him if you are so curious.
I won't dare to.
All right, the goods have been moved in here.
His Majesty is tired so you may all leave now.
I'll call for you if I have any orders.
Your Majesty, the task is complete. Please inspect the goods!
Assassins! Arrest them!
Die!
Arrest the assassins!
- Retreat! - Arrest the assassins! Hurry!
Arrest the assassins! Hurry!
[Yun Lai Inn]
The south is full of produce.
The north is packed with heroes.
Where should I go first...
Someone is coming after me. Could you please help me?
It's you.
Didn't you say you don't want to have friends?
I don't think I can help you.
Can I take back my words now?
Let me think about it...
Sir, we are all good civilians.
You can search all you want, but don't scare away our guests.
Enough nonsense! Open the doors!
Who is it?
An assassin ran in here. Did you see him?
No.
Who is that in your bed? Come out!
Sir, this is my wife under the blanket.
She is naked.
Why don't you let her off on my behalf?
I will be very grateful!
Fine, but if you spot a suspicious person, you must report him.
He is the assassin who killed the Emperor.
You will be sentenced to death if you harbor him, understood?
I understand.
Let's go!
You are an assassin who killed the Emperor!
How dare you?
Let's go.
They have really left now.
They have left. I will thank you for your help in the future, friend.
I saved your life so you can at least tell me your name?
No one can live forever.
The assassination was completely unexpected.
Great Commander, you don't have to worry.
Master Zhang, you can't say that.
Anyone with good sense can tell His Majesty was dead for some time.
His death has nothing to do with the assassination.
I can't take responsibility for the failure in protecting the safety of His Majesty.
Please investigate this matter, Master Zhao.
Who said His Majesty was killed by assassins?
He was petrified and scared to death.
His Majesty even gave me orders before he died.
The second prince will be made emperor.
He also said the Great Commander should be the assisting minister.
Great Commander, have you forgotten his words?
Master Zhao is absolutely right.
According to Master Zhao, what should I do next?
The most important matter at hand
is to gather single women under the age of sixteen as sacrifice.
They have to be buried alive with the Emperor.
This is a regulation but also a ceremonious presentation.
I wouldn't want to see anything go wrong.
- Do you understand? - Yes.
Please rest assured, Master Zhao.
I will get it done right away.
She is still unconscious.
It seemed to be a very heavy blow.
Miao Ge and Le Er have been like sisters since they were young.
How could Le Er strike her that hard, even if she wanted to escape?
She must have been so frightened after the beating.
You kept threatening to hit her with the cane.
She must have felt forced to do so.
Nonsense.
Le Er might be a rebel, but she would never hurt Miao Ge.
Miao Ge, however, relied on Le Er.
She would do anything for her.
Do you remember what happened when they went trekking years ago?
Run slower! Don't fall over!
They are children.
It's all right to get a few scrapes, so don't worry too much.
Master, you are always spoiling them.
Wow, that flower is blossoming beautifully.
It would be great to take it home.
I'll pluck it for you.
Miao Ge, don't go over there! It's dangerous!
Help! Help me!
Father! Mother! Come quickly!
- Help! - Let her go.
Hurry! Be careful!
What's the matter? Are you sick of being alive?
Here's your flower.
Miao Ge, why are you so silly?
Miao Ge confides entirely in Le Er.
She would do anything for her.
So I think this time, Miao Ge might have...
I understand what you mean but I don't think this is bad.
At least this means Le Er has someone whom she can trust in this world.
One day, when we both pass away
she will still have someone to keep her company.
Isn't that so?
But all things must be kept moderate. Excessiveness brings misfortune.
In Miao Ge's mind, Le Er is more important than her life.
You can tell Le Er holds a very crucial spot in her mind.
If one day, Le Er no longer lives up to the image she has of her in her mind
what do you think will happen then?
This is just speculation.
You shouldn't worry about it.
What matters now is where Le Er has gone.
We don't know if anything's happened to her.
Let's ask her about it when she wakes up.
But I don't think she will tell us.
If we want Le Er to come home voluntarily we will have to...
Master, do you have an idea?
How is it?
This is a really good piece of jade.
Can you tell where it's from?
If I'm not wrong
this jade is from a royal family.
The patterns are a unique style seen in the Xue State.
It is a kind of fancy pattern they like.
Young man, this is an piece incredible jade!
Sell this to me? What do you say?
I won't sell it to you.
Young man, I don't mean to be nosy.
Walking around with Xue jade in your hand
might get you into deadly trouble anytime.
This is a gift from someone who is very important to me.
Young man, you must have stolen this jade.
Heed my advice and return it to its owner.
Mister Yun.
Odd. Why is Yun Er's jade pendant in the hands of that young man?
I'll investigate it right away!
- What do you want? - Shoo! Go away!
Master, look! There's a man coming towards us.
Good! Hurry! Go, go!
What do you want? I have no money.
A Da and A Er, make a move!
- Let go of me! - Hurry up!
They are coming over! Get ready!
- Hurry up! - Help!
- Hurry! - Let me go!
What do you want?
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