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[Perfect Couple]
Episode Twenty-Four
Ah Gui, I'm sometimes very curious.
When things come up most people take a step back
but why do you charge forward?
Sir, I've served you for so many years.
I can still make out a bit of what you have in mind.
There will be a crowd at the inauguration.
You wish to get rid of Young Master then
you can take over the Bureau of Weaponry.
You have to make the best out of it.
Yes, the crowd is exactly what I need.
You really do know me very well now.
Sir, what do you need to get done?
Feel free to tell me.
I need you to get me something but as for the rest
there's nothing you can help me with at the moment.
These are all prepared for the General of Invincible Might?
Yes, these are also prepared for the Young Master of the Bureau.
By then, it will release a lot of power.
Chang Feng!
Chang Feng, you have been home all day.
What have you been doing?
Can't you tell?
I'm packing all my belongings
and getting ready to move.
Move?
Are you moving out of the manor?
Of course.
You're moving out of Jin Manor so I must as well.
I've already thought it through.
I don't belong to Jin Manor anyway.
Why should I stay under the watchful eyes of my mother?
She nags me no matter what I do.
I'd rather move out with you.
Chang Feng, you really don't have to do so much for me.
Honestly, I didn't do this entirely for you.
Give this a thought. There are so many things here.
I've stocked up over the years.
Look at those drawers.
Yuan Bao and I put them together on our own.
Now that I have to leave here so suddenly, I really can't part with it.
But Yuan Bao was right.
If I want to achieve anything I have to make some effort.
Since I want to marry you
I have to consider the predicament that you are in.
I'm going to leave home with you.
We'll move out of here together.
I can't always be belittled by others, right?
It's just that after we move out
we will have to start from scratch.
Xue Er...
Are you willing to help me?
I'm willing.
Chang Feng has decided to move out with me.
Is that so?
Could he bear to part with his pharmacy?
Chang Feng plans to move out of Jin Manor with me
and start a new life outside.
I was helping him tidy up his belongings just now.
He's already packing up so soon?
After we've moved out
tell Yuan Bao about our secret.
After you've moved out, I'll tell Yuan Bao everything about our secret.
I'll tell him that I'm not Jiang Xiao Xuan.
I am Yu Qi Ling.
I'll tell him that this identity is a fake one.
Xiao Xuan...
I'm not afraid of you teasing me about this.
Although I have to tell him the truth
I'm still really scared of losing him.
Your feelings for him are real.
You were willing to take a blow for him.
You almost died from it.
So your feelings are real.
Your love for each other is definitely real.
So you don't have to be worried.
After I've left, tell him everything that has happened.
For such a long time now you've been in love with each other.
I'm sure that you know it clearly in your heart.
Perhaps in the beginning Yuan Bao might be furious.
But I'm sure that he will eventually understand.
I believe you.
You don't have to believe me.
You have to believe in yourself...
as well as Yuan Bao.
I believe in him.
I'm not scared.
This is the iron ball that you asked for.
Take a look and let me know if the size is ideal.
It should be the right size.
How do we use this iron ball to tamper with the weapon?
Take a look at this.
The diameter of this iron ball is identical to that of the cannon's bore.
You mean on inauguration day Young Master will ignite the cannon?
Yes, the General of Invincible Might is a newly constructed cannon.
It's fairly normal for a new cannon to backfire during its first shot.
This iron ball is to be placed into the cannon bore?
The men who are in charge haven't cleaned the bore thoroughly
and what if when the cannon is ignited it backfires.
If an explosion happens to kill the newly appointed Young Master
and Madam Jin learns about this
how heart-broken will she be?
Sir, I'll place this iron ball into the bore personally.
It's not necessary.
First, you don't know the structure of the cannon bore.
I don't believe you can place it in the right spot.
Second, security is air-tight at the Bureau of Weaponry.
It was difficult for me to sneak in let alone you.
Do you plan to sneak in tonight?
Do you need me to assist you?
I'm going to put that into the cannon in front of everyone at the inauguration.
Young Master will ignite the General of Invincible Strength
to demonstrate his authority.
Auntie, what do you think about that idea?
This is a great idea of Xiao Xuan's.
Wen Zhao, holding such a ceremony
must have cost quite a lot of money.
It should at least cost ten thousand taels.
I think that ten thousand taels should more or less cover it.
It is, after all, a huge event.
Do a good job with it.
Don't cut back on the costs.
Auntie has such great insight.
With someone as experienced as Auntie in charge
and Young Mistress supervising every detail
I'm a lot more relaxed in carrying out this task.
All right, stop teasing me.
It's getting late.
Go and take a look at the venue.
Check to see if we are missing anything else.
Xiao Xuan should be there as well.
Give her some advice.
Young Mistress is at the venue as well?
They have been so intimate these days and go everywhere together.
Wherever Yuan Bao goes Xiao Xuan follows.
Now that Yuan Bao is at the venue
Xiao Xuan is definitely there as well.
I've already taken a look over there.
You must keep in mind that
all the items must be categorized.
It will make it easier for us to find them.
And you...
Cousin Wen Zhao?
What brings you here?
Young Mistress.
There should be a person designated to guarding the weapons.
- Understand? - Understood!
- You are dismissed. - Yes!
What are you doing here as well?
How did you get in?
Madam Jin sent me over to take a look
to see what I could help you with.
There's nothing you can help me with.
Head home now.
Yes.
Wait a minute.
What is that in your hands?
It's nothing.
Nothing?
Show it to me.
It's not something worth seeing.
Even if it's not worth seeing I want a look at it.
It's just a rock!
Yes, it is but a rock.
Qian Qian knows there are a lot of rocks in the cross fields
so she asked me to get one for her fish pond.
Since my sister has requested for it I have to get it for her.
Why are you so secretive about some rock?
I wasn't being secretive.
But you were making a fuss over nothing.
All right, I was wrong.
Go home now.
He is your cousin.
Couldn't you be more polite?
I'm already very polite.
I'll work on it, all right?
Give me a smile.
Be careful!
Watch out!
- Are you all right? - I'm all right.
Cousin Wen Zhao!
- It's fell on someone! - Are you all right?
- I'm all right... - Are you all right?
I'm all right...
If it hadn't been for you... Thank you.
Thank you, Cousin Wen Zhao.
I'm fine. We are family so it's only right that I do so.
It's fine as long as you're both all right.
Get a doctor quickly!
Yes!
That's the stone you got for Qian Qian!
It's such a pity.
It's fine. That's not important.
[Perfect Couple]
I think you have all prepared enough for the past few days.
The auspicious day is the day after tomorrow.
It's auspicious for moving houses and assuming office.
Why don't we hold the inauguration on the day after tomorrow?
Yuan Bao, what is your opinion?
Mother, I have no objection.
Everything that needs to be prepared is prepared.
Everything that needs checking is checked.
We just need to get this unnecessary and overly elaborate ceremony done
then I can assume office.
What nonsense are you talking about?
Xiao Xuan, you have to keep a closer eye on him.
Otherwise, he might have a sudden whim to do something
that ends up stirring up trouble.
She is going to keep an eye on me?
She can't even keep an eye on herself.
Auntie, I think that it's best not to have Young Mistress
at the inauguration ceremony.
When I went to the Bureau of Weaponry
there was an accident that the scaffold collapsed
but there are already some rumors now.
They were saying that the accident happened
because of the presence of a woman.
It's a bit inauspicious.
What do you mean by that?
My mother has been in charge of the Bureau for 20 years.
Why don't you consider her a woman?
I know that these are just superstitions.
But these craftsmen and soldiers pray to
Lu Ban (legendary craftsman) and Lord Guan (legendary war hero).
They are very superstitious.
If this is what they believe in
and Young Mistress happened to be at the scene
they might become disgruntled and displeased.
Furthermore, I've already heard rumors saying
should Young Mistress be at
an important rehearsal such as igniting General of Invincible Might
they are worried that...
They are worried that more severe disasters might happen at the Bureau.
What, disasters?
Aren't all these people given birth to by women as well?
Inauspicious? These are just excuses.
They obviously look down on women.
They have a prejudice against women.
So in that case, are the mosquitoes flies, rats and fleas in that place all male?
Xiao Xuan.
That's right. It is just a superstition.
But you should know that human minds are very complicated.
And their tongues are loose as well.
If any rumors arise and accidents happen
it won't be good if they blame that all on you.
I know what cousin means.
That's right.
They say that it's a huge taboo for women to run the family business.
Naturally, I do not believe in that.
Although we don't believe in that
others still do.
Yuan Bao is about to assume office
this is the time when we need to appease the public.
Xiao Xuan, I think that you shouldn't be at the inauguration.
This is to avoid any rumors.
Just like what Yuan Bao has said.
Should any accidents happen at the Bureau of Weaponry in the future
they will be digging for reasons.
They will see it as you being inauspicious.
We don't need such troubles here in the Jin family.
Since both Mother and Yuan Bao agree that this is a better solution
I'll do as you've said.
Xiao Xuan.
It's all right. It's just a ceremony.
There will be other chances in the future.
Exactly! There will be other chances.
Once Yuan Bao is secure in his position
our young mistress definitely should take her place alongside him.
Here, let's all have a toast.
Everything's fine.
- Everything's fine. - Yes.
Here.
We've already found a house.
Chang Feng and I have already paid the deposit.
We can move out tomorrow.
Qi Ling, after we have moved out you have to be cautious about everything.
I'll definitely be all right.
But both of you must be very cautious about everything
now that you'll be out in the world.
We must still meet up every couple of days.
- Of course, Qi Ling. - Xiao Xuan!
Xiao Xuan! You know that we are moving out soon, right?
I know. Xue Er was just telling me that.
Gu Chang Feng, aren't you worried that your mother might come after you?
Why should I be scared?
I'm her son. She wouldn't really kill me.
If she cries, I'll cry even harder. That should do it?
Even you've learned to threaten others.
Goodness me, that formerly guileless man no longer exists.
All right, what are you doing here?
You should head back now. I still have so much to say to Xiao Xuan.
We'll be moving out tonight.
All right then I'll let you talk properly.
I'll get going now.
That was such a close call.
All right, you're about to get out of this.
You know how much I hope to get our identities and names swapped back.
Qi Ling, there is still one thing that I'd like to do.
Whatever the reason, Xi Er died here in Jin Manor.
Now that I am leaving this place
I have to pay tribute to her at the river and take her with me.
Of course.
I'll go with you to do that later.
We'll take Xi Er home together.
It's almost done.
Young Master, is our bureau going to produce accessories now?
Of course not.
Our bureau will still have to produce cannons and rockets.
Xi Er, you were born alone and without a family.
We were your family.
Whether you begrudged or hated us
you will always be our family.
If you don't have enough food or clothes on the other side
be sure to tell me about it.
Xi Er, you'd served me in Jiang Manor since you were very little.
I'd been your mistress for over ten years.
We were very close.
But I was too selfish and my escape from the wedding
contributed to your ghastly death.
Xi Er, I, Jiang Xiao Xuan have failed you miserably.
I know that you must hold a grudge against me.
You were right to do so.
You had every right to do so.
I was your mistress but not only did I not take good care of you
but I even got you killed and dumped into the water.
I don't dare to beg you for your forgiveness.
I can only pray very hard for you
that in your next life, you will have both parents alive and well
be well-fed and lead a life of abundance and never shall you have to drift.
Xi Er, in order to fulfill my own wish
I ended up marrying into Jin family.
I thought my wish would be realized quickly
but I never thought that...
Nothing goes according to plan.
Xi Er, both Xiao Xuan and I hope that you can reincarnate into a good family.
I have another selfish thought.
If we could still get together in our next lives
allow me, Yu Qi Ling, to be your older sister
to love you, dote on you, and make it all up to you.
Qi Ling...
Come home with us.
Come home with Xiao Xuan.
Come home now.
You're not in bed yet?
That's good. Have a chat with me.
Don't say anything yet.
Don't talk to me.
Don't disturb me at work.
North Starwort Root and South Starwort Root
might both be Starwort Roots
they look very different.
Chang Feng, if you hold a radish in your hands
but the pharmacy owner claims that it is a ginseng.
What would you do?
These are both Starwort Roots.
There isn't a real or a fake Starwort Root.
There are Northern and Southern Starwort Roots.
But their medicinal benefits vary greatly.
I'm asking you if the person you care the most about
that you trust the most
is a person that is worthy of entrusting your life to
for example if, Xue Er
was actually a fake.
What would you do?
Fake?
What does that mean?
Everything is fake.
Her name is fake...
her identity is fake...
Everything is fake.
But the person is real?
What do you mean the person is real?
I already told you that everything is fake.
- Don't you understand what I just said? - I understood what you said.
Didn't you ask that if someone claimed Starwort Root as ginseng
would I still take it?
I'm telling you that this is top quality Starwort Root.
Whether people call it ginseng or Chinese yam
or that it claims that it is caterpillar fungus
it is still top quality Starwort Root and there isn't a real or a fake one.
All right, let me rephrase my question.
Ask away.
What would you do if you find out that Xue Er lied to you about an important issue?
Xue Er loves me so much and believes so much in me.
If she has to lie to me about something
it must be because I haven't done well enough.
She can't trust me completely.
You really do self-reflect all the time.
Give this a thought. Xue Er and I are so close to each other.
And yet she is still keeping some secret from me.
There are two possibilities.
One, I haven't done well enough.
Two, she might have a reason that she can't say to anyone?
What reason is that?
I can't say for sure.
As for reasons, everyone has them.
Forget it. It's fine.
Wait a minute!
You still haven't told me what Xue Er is hiding from me!
It's nothing.
It was just an assumption.
Chang Feng, I've never felt this way before.
I hope that you are right.
And I am wrong.
Fake?
Why aren't you in bed yet?
I can't sleep.
Take a seat here.
Why do you smell of incense and smoke?
Xue Er and I went to the riverside to make offerings to Xi Er.
True...
Xi Er had served the both of you for such a long time.
But she died a violent death.
It's only right that you both make offerings to her.
Xue Er and I are both very upset.
Yes, both you and Xue Er are very upset.
Is this a gift for me?
Yes.
This is so honest-looking. It's much better than its owner.
A golden tael... (pronounced as Jin Yuan Bao)
Does this mean that you belong to me?
Yes.
I give myself to you as a gift.
Here.
Xiao Xuan...
I've never ever kept anything from you.
You should know about how I feel towards you.
Do you have anything to say to me?
Yuan Bao...
My feelings for you are absolutely true and sincere.
Yuan Bao, this was your father's armor.
You really look a lot like your father.
My son is finally all grown up.
He understands he should take on the burden of the family business
and the responsibilities handed down by our ancestors.
Yuan Bao, the wealth of Jin family and the safety of hundreds of people
in our household
now lie on your shoulders.
Whether you like it or not
you will have to take on this burden.
It's great that you understand this responsibility.
I know.
Have a seat.
You must understand the reason the Jin family prospered for generations
is because we always stay prepared against adversaries in times of peace.
Yuan Bao, you must always bear that in mind.
Politics change unpredictably in the Imperial Court.
All in all, it is the emperor that we have to rely on.
Empress Dowager and Crown Prince trust us deeply.
Empress Dowager trusts in me.
Therefore she entrusted the Bureau of Weaponry into my hands.
Then she bestowed her close relative, Prime Minister's daughter to you in marriage.
All of these are blessings
as well as an impetus.
You must act cautiously and carefully.
If you should make any mistakes
it would not only implicate a few people
but also the lives of hundreds of people.
Mother, my marriage
does it have to be perfect as well?
What is that you're talking about?
It definitely includes your marriage.
Yuan Bao, I've never really restricted you from anything
as long as you were happy.
The only matter that I am apologetic to you for
is having forced you to accept Empress Dowager's bestowed marriage.
Fortunately, you and Xiao Xuan seem to be have affection for each other.
That has made me feel a lot better.
Mother, I understand your predicament.
If... I said if. If one day, Xiao Xuan and I no longer love each other
and I want to divorce her
or that we agree to separate...
That must never be allowed.
Yuan Bao, this is the marriage that was bestowed by Empress Dowager.
It concerns the dynamics of the Imperial Court.
Do you think that this is a commoner's marriage?
Can you get divorced or have an amicable separation?
If you want to get a divorce or amicable separation
that is to put your mother and hundreds of lives in Jin Manor at risk.
If it is Jiang Xiao Xuan who asks for an amicable separation
whatever the reason, she will have some difficulty in staying alive.
- So... - Yuan Bao.
Lèse-majesté is the crime of defying the blessings from the Emperor.
No matter how heavily the Jins are relied upon for our services
we can't possibly take on such a risk.
According to Mother's words we'd have to be affectionate forever?
Yes.
Yuan Bao, what is the matter with you?
Have you argued with Xiao Xuan again?
I didn't argue with her.
Mother... But what if I argued with her?
Because she was imperially bestowed to me as my wife
I would have to tolerate and put up with anything?
I can't even argue with her?
Nonsense.
As long as the both of you lead an affectionate life together
there's bound to be setbacks along the way.
Don't worry. Empress Dowager won't meddle in such trivial matters.
I understand.
I won't let Mother worry about me.
I am relieved, now.
My Yuan Bao is a man of his words.
Since you were little you've kept all the promises that you made to me
and you've never failed to keep your promises.
Why do you look so pale?
Have you not slept well?
Yuan Bao, the Bureau of Weaponry is a huge responsibility.
You must stay focused and study it very carefully.
You mustn't rush into things.
Otherwise, if you wear yourself out
it won't be good in the long term.
Mother, I'd like to stay at the Bureau of Weaponry for a while.
Didn't I just tell you to take things slowly?
Yes... But there are some 20 years of work at the Bureau
that I have to take over.
Furthermore, there are tons of people watching me.
I'm sure you wouldn't want me to end up a laughing stock?
Once I move over there I can build up a reputation.
I can also interact with the craftsmen.
They will know that Jin Yuan Bao isn't just lucky to inherit this asset.
Don't you agree?
My son...really has grown up.
Go on, then.
This is a challenge that every family has to overcome.
I am at ease because I know that you will do a very good job.
Yuan Bao, I know that you will do very well.
Yuan Bao.
Have you told your wife that you are moving to the Bureau?
You must not think lightly of this matter.
Women are always the most frightened when their husbands are away.
What scares them even more is if no reason is given for his absence.
Yuan Bao, be sure to explain it nicely to Xiao Xuan.
Then she can be at ease taking care of the family while you are away.
Don't get into any trouble for nothing.
This bestowed marriage must be harmonious to be perfect.
Don't worry.
She will be fine.
Young Mistress, you've come in at the right time.
Young Master asked me to tell you
he's going to stay at the Bureau of Weaponry for a while.
He will be having his meals there.
He said to tell you to relax at home and not to worry about him.
Didn't he say why he is moving there?
How long is he staying there?
He must be overwhelmed by work.
I don't know how long he will be there.
But he's told me to bring over this season's clothing.
I suppose he will be away for quite some time.
Young Mistress, don't get angry.
Young Master is doing this for you.
It's better to be at the Bureau of Weaponry than the Bureau of Detectives.
You could just stay home while Young Master makes money for you.
All right, stop being glib.
You'd better go over now.
When you see him, you have to tell him to behave.
He must eat and sleep well.
When he's done with work he must come home to me quickly.
Got it. I will relate every single word.
I'll get going! Young Mistress.
Your necklace is so pretty.
Where is Yuan Bao?
He is at the Bureau of Weaponry.
He's moved there.
Why?
He's trying to get the hang of things over there as soon as possible.
You know what he's like.
He wants to do better than anyone else.
Now that he realizes that he knows nothing about weapon making
he feels awful about it.
Even if he has to go 10 days without any sleep
he will do his best to catch up with his studies.
Aren't you going to look after him over there?
How could I look after him in that place?
Moreover, he will be served properly in the Bureau.
He gets food, drinks, and a bed when he gets sleepy.
He will be fine in there.
He can concentrate on his work
and I'll wait for him patiently to come home to me.
There's something wrong with Jin Yuan Bao recently.
Let me explain.
His thoughts are mixed up and he doesn't think clearly.
He becomes slightly violent at times.
A while ago, he even smashed some of my medicine bottles.
He stresses himself out so much.
That can't be the proper way to maintain a good lifestyle.
Xi Er, in order to fulfill my own wish
I ended up marrying into Jin family.
I thought my wish would be realized quickly
but I never thought that...
Nothing goes according to plan.
Allow me to be your older sister
to love you, dote on you and make it all up to you.
Yuan Bao... My feelings for you are absolutely true and sincere.
Reporting! Young Master.
A lady is shouting and yelling to see you.
Did she say who she is?
She said that she is your cousin.
- All right, let her in. - Yes!
- Let me in now! - Stop right there.
You... Don't you know that I am his immediate family?
His immediate family! You understand?
No one is allowed in without written permission.
Jin Yuan Bao is my cousin!
I'm here to see him. Do you understand?
You must have a written permission.
- Why are you acting like this? - It's Miss Qian Qian?
Young Master said to let her in.
- This way, please. - This way, please.
Why did you take the time to come over here?
I missed you so I came over to see you.
I was worried you don't get any good food here
so I especially made you some and brought it over.
These are all your favorite dishes.
I've ordered the cooks to make them for you.
You didn't have to go to all this trouble.
It's no trouble at all.
I thought of you so I came over to see you.
Didn't my cousin-in-law come over to see you?
Your cousin-in-law is probably busy with some chores in the manor.
What is she busy with?
She's been spending all her time with Gu Chang Feng and her best friend.
She's been running about with them.
She seems to be in great spirits.
Cousin Yuan Bao?
Have some food!
These are all your favorites.
Cousin Yuan Bao, you are always on my mind.
When are you coming back to the manor?
I'm not sure yet.
All right. Cousin Yuan Bao, dig in.
Cousin Yuan Bao, why have you suddenly moved out?
Have you quarreled with my cousin-in-law?
Don't read too much into it.
There's too much work here at the Bureau of Weaponry.
It's easier for me to handle it if I move here.
You still haven't told me about why my cousin-in-law packed up
to leave after that incident with Xi Er.
I had wrongly accused her in court.
She must have blamed me for it.
Yes, she took such an action at a strange time without explanation.
You were right to suspect her.
She has no right to blame you.
So what if she blames you?
You are you, and she is her.
You just need to go about your own life.
I feel at ease now that you've said so.
I was worried that you'd blame me because of your wife.
Why would I?
Silly girl.
You'd better head home early to get some rest.
- Guards. - Present.
- See Miss Qian Qian home. - Yes!
Come home soon.
- I will. - I'll get going now.
This way, Miss Qian Qian.
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