Episode 19
Here. This is for you.
Big Brother, you are wearing this today?
Big Brother, you look good in this.
I will be dress like this in the future. Okay?
From now on, I will let you have good food every day.
I want some cakes from Rongqingzhai.
Me too, Big Brother.
I'll buy Rongqingzhai cakes every day then.
Brother, take care of your siblings. I'm going to settle some matters.
Eat now.
Here.
Stop there.
Go in.
I'm Xu Jian Zhang specifically here to see Fourth Master.
Just like everyone else, you need to wait in line and let them search you.
Chief.
Look. Isn't that Master Xu?
What is he doing here?
Exactly. He is a good for nothing. A total zero.
It is really shameful for a man. This guy is spineless.
Grandma wants you
to rise again.
Jian Zhang.
Our Xu family business...
You are a good for nothing. You could not even protect your own wife!
You are like a stray dog.
You will never be able to take revenge on me in this life time!
You can dream about it for the rest of your life.
Master Xu. Fourth Master is expecting you.
Commander in Chief, Master Xu is here.
Fourth Master.
Master Xu. I knew you would come.
Fourth Master is wise. Nothing escapes your notice.
Come, please sit.
Special Pass
This is a new special pass for the railway.
This is a purchase order for a transport of ammunition from Yongxin.
These purchase orders will not stop being sent to you.
This is the guarantee I signed.
You can go to any banks in Chengzhou or Wuchi
to ask for a loan.
Thank you very much, Fourth Master.
Don't mention it. These are what you deserve.
No. This is based on your kindness.
Without you, I wouldn't be here today.
For being my saviour again,
I will never forget this until the day I die.
Ancestors of the Xu family.
After having gone through this hardship,
I finally understand that
depending only on myself,
will never allow me the ability to take revenge.
If I want to go against Mu Rong Feng,
I need to be strong again.
To become strong again,
I need to suffer more hardships.
It is a world full of troubles,
where the law of the jungle reigns.
I have gone through many pains and trials.
Finally I can see clearly now.
To achieve what I want, I can endure anything.
Here today, I swear
I will take revenge for the Xu family.
- It's Master Xu. - Uncle Fu.
Master Xu, go in now.
Senior Master. Madam.
Take a look.
Jian Zhang, you are here.
Jian Zhang, what are you doing?
Uncle. Aunt.
I was betrothed to Jing Wan.
No matter how she treats you,
I'm still your son-in-law.
Let me be like a son to you.
Good boy. Get up now.
Come, get up.
Mom. Please accept this bow from your son.
- Get up now. - Jian Zhang.
Get up now.
Good child. You are really a good child.
Dad.
Mom.
Come, Jian Zhang. Eat more.
Why did you lose so much weight?
You must eat more.
You must eat more. Health is more important than money.
Dad. Mom.
Thank you.
You were not willing to forgive us for a period of time.
Why did you suddenly change your mind
to forgive us?
Why do you want to acknowledge us as your parents, when we are unworthy of your family?
Dad. Mom.
It's a long story.
A few days ago, Fourth Sister fell seriously ill and almost died.
Fortunately, our family got through this grave situation.
ourth Sister has finally recovered.
After this incident, I understood the importance of family.
What's better in this world than a family,
mutual support and family happiness?
So, I decided to start anew
and be like a son to you.
Jian Zhan. Being able to think this way
is really not that easy.
Jian Zhang, good child.
Starting from today, you are a son of the Yin family.
You are my flesh and blood.
Our Yin family's business,
I will leave it in your hands.
Dad, don't worry.
I will definitely do my best.
Jian Zhang. I have always believed in you.
I don't have to worry anymore.
Dad, I don't know whether to talk about this.
What is it? Just tell me.
Don't think about Jing Wan's mistakes any more,
especially when she's your biological daughter.
Although she made a mistake, it's in the past now.
I have already forgotten about them. Don't keep it in your heart anymore.
Jian Zhang, do you really think this way?
Hatred turns people into bigots. Only acceptance allows people to see new horizons.
Dad. Mom. I have really forgiven Jing Wan.
Don't blame her anymore.
Did you hear that? Even Jian Zhang forgave her and you...
Let's not talk about this anymore.
Come, Jian Zhang.
Let's drink to our heart's content.
Mom, let's drink together.
Come.
The three of us,
let's drink.
Cheers.
Wuchi Trade AssociationListen, listen.
Since the Chengzhou Army entered Wuchi, inhabitants are scared
whether the war will break out again.
They are buying out all the grain and daily usage products.
If this continues, I'm worried that our business
will face struggles.
It is a very particular time. Who knows what it will bring?
Who will ensure that General Sun will not return to power?
People want to survive. We also need to think everything over
and come to a consensus.
Based on everyone's opinions, how do you think we should face this?
I think we are in a very difficult situation.
It has always been difficult to do business.
We need to use the chaos to enjoy the profits.
Then what would you like to do? As the people
are on the lookout for needed goods, we will offer them at higher prices.
If we all work together on this, we might all gain fortunes!
It will be also be a wake up call for Fourth Master Mu Rong.
Then he will understand that he cannot just rule Wuchi with guns.
I object. If we do this, the citizens will suffer.
I think
Senior Master Yin is not truly worried about the citizens.
What are you implying?
Everyone in Wuchi knows that
Fourth Master Mu Rong is your son-in-law.
That's not true!
I don't have such a son-in-law.
Then maybe you are afraid? Why are you against the idea?
Senior Master Yin. In my opinion,
increasing prices is the best opportunity for us.
Enough.
Do whatever you want.
I cannot partake in bringing more suffering to the people.
But I am not going to block your wheels with a stick (I will not stop you).
Don't worry.
I will close my business for as long as you tamper with the prices.
Senior Master Yin...
What is happening? Why is the market is so desserted?
Yes, it is bizzarre.
Why isn't anyone there?
Stop the car. I'm going to take a look.
Why is this so expensive?
In the future, how are we going to live?
I don't have a choice.
Seriously.
Excuse me, Master. But why is the street so quiet today?
Why are there no customers here?
For the past two days, the traders of Wuchi have ganged up.
We can't survive. For the normal price of a whole chicken
we can only buy an egg now.
If this continues, we won't even be able to buy any soap.
Thank you for your trouble.
Sir. Why is rice so expensive now?
The asking price for flour is very expensive now. We don't have a choice.
- Fourth Master - Dishonest merchants are manipulating the prices.
How will the people survive?
Fourth Master, maybe we should meet with the merchants and force them to lower the price.
This...
No. It would only increase the resistance
and throw Wuchi further into chaos.
Here's my order. Buy all the daily use products being sold at manipulated prices
and set up provision points where they will be sold at lower prices.
It will cost you dearly, Fourth Master. Please rethink it.
What would be the meaning of war and bloodshed if after taking Wuchi
we bring suffering and poverty to its citizens?
But Fourth Master, if we spend such a colossal sum
we will have a problem with balancing the expenses next month.- Yes.
To encourage the citizens of Wuchi to not panic and live in peace,
our officers and soldiers have to temporarily sacrifice for their benefit.
- Let's do this. - Yes, Fourth Master.
Senior Master. - Madam, we are back.
- Madam. - What is it?
Look at the items we bought.
Why did you buy so much stuff?
Things are so expensive now. Did you spend a lot of money?
They are not expensive. It's even cheaper than before.
It's because they are inexpensive
that we bought so many things. Many people are lined up.
We were in line for a long time too. That's why, we bought more stuff.
That's right.
Ming Xiang, take this to the back courtyard.
- Be careful. - Senior Fu.
Senior Master.
What exactly is going on?
The Chengzhou Army installed a provisional selling point
to sell items at a low price to the citizens.
Many people rushed over there. We did too and bought all this stuff.
People said that Fourth Master bought the items from the traders
at a high price and sold them to the citizens at a low price.
This Fourth Master Mu Ring really has a kind heart.
Yes. We all heard the rumours about Fourth Master
being cruel and ruthless.
I never imagined he would be so concerned about the citizens.
The whole line was singing his praises.
I did not know Fourth Master would be so caring towards everyday people.
I think we didn't know Fourth Master Mu Rong well enough
and misunderstood him.
Since Jing Wan and he are married, let's acknowledge them as our family.
Are you done talking?
Fourth Master. Madam. I had this lantern especially made for you
to wish you a happy and healthy life together.
- Thank you, Boss Shen. - Don't mention it.
You have stabilised the market by buying out the provisions,
safeguarding both the interests of the citizens and those of the merchants.
My colleagues and I
admire your courage and generosity.
Boss Shen, you are very nice. From now on I hope there is cooperation
among the Wuchi patrons to ensure peaceful living of its citizens.
But of course.
Young Master Xu Jian Zhang presents a lantern in a form of a palace.
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Fourth Master. Madam. I want to offer you my sincere congratulations.
Master Xu, you are in charge of obtaining many supplies for the Chengzhou Army.
I thank you for this.
The Xu family thank you and your wife for your favour.
I will spare no effort to serve you with all my effort.
I won't disturb you anymore.
Master Xu, please stay.
Madam. I suddenly realized,
that all Wuchi's citizens gathered here to celebrate.
Master Shen gave me an authentic work of Badashanren.
I would like to show it to you.- All right!
Good painting. Good wine. Good lanterns.
What else does a man need, Fourth Master.
Dear - it's an expensive calligraphy piece. It will be best if you personally get it. Please bring it.
Okay.
Wait.
Master Xu, I am too busy with the large number of guests who came.
Could I impose on you to accompany my wife?
Yes.
Madam. After you.
Jian Zhang.
Madam, what is it?
Jian Zhang.
I always wanted to tell you this
but I didn't get the chance.
I didn't have the courage too.
Madam. If you have something to say, please go ahead.
When I ran off from the wedding that day,
I know that I caused you deep scars.
I want to apologise to you.
And also,
regarding the death of your Grandmother,
I'm very heartbroken and sad.
Jian Zhang. I won't ask you to forgive me immediately
but I sincerely want to tell you that
I'm sorry.
Madam.
That was in the past.
Let bygones be bygones.
Honestly, I...
almost forgot about it.
You... you really aren't keeping this grudge against me?
We live in such turbulent times. People only want to survive.
There is no time to dwell in the past.
Do you really think this way?
Does this mean you have forgiven me?
Of course.
Speaking about the Xu family,
Madam, I'm very grateful to Fourth Master for his help and support.
Without him, I was afraid that the Xu family wouldn't survive.
Jian Zhang. You are a really good person.
I didn't expect you to be so forgiving.
Your forgiveness pulled a big thorn out of my heart.
Did you know that
everyday I had a guilty conscience about this?
If I couldn't receive your forgiveness, I would never be at peace.
Madam, your words are too heavy.
What are you laughing at?
After interacting with everyone else for the entire evening,
now it should be our alone time.
Pei Lin. I have something to ask you.
Don't you want to reward me for preparing a bottle of red wine?
Be serious.
Let's drink and talk.
Come.
Speak. What do you want to ask me?
Why did you ask Jian Zhang to accompany me today?
Ever since you ran away from your wedding, you and Jian Zhang
didn't have the chance to have a proper talk.
Today you finally met again.
There were many things that you needed to talk about.
So I thought of giving you that opportunity.
Pei Lin. Thank you for your understanding
and everything that you have done for me.
Eyes to the front!
Attention!
Fourth Master, Sun Jingyi agreed with almost all our conditions.
Please take a look.
Excellent.
Looks like this war will end soon.
Congratulations, Fourth Master!
Let's go and relax. The drinks are on me.
Today is really worth celebrating.
Fourth Master. It has been a long time since you relaxed too.
Good job for all that you have done.
Is that Commander Yu?
Fourth Master, something serious has happened.
Former troops of General Xu and General Chang are rebelling.
What's the situation in Chengzhou?
The rebellion troops are coming from the south. I'm afraid Chengzhou will be at risk in the next few days.
Commander Yu.
I give you the mission of suppressing the rebellion.
Leave tonight to defend Chengzhou against the rebels. - At your orders!
If we head north, Wuchi will be weakly defended.
I think we should notify Sun Jingyi .- Do as you were ordered.
Fourth Master.
I want to play the opera "The Ploy of the Deserted Village"
These days, Sun Jingyi is afraid of us.
I don't think he will do anything reckless.
Mr. Lao, I've not yet drunk enough today.
We will ask Boss Shen to join us. I will definitely get him drunk.
Young Master, sit tight.
Stop for a moment.
It's strange, Young Master. It's so late. Why are these soldiers still...
Something couldn't have happened, right?
Why is Mu Rong Feng deploying his troops at this time?
There definitely must be a problem. Let's go and take a look.
Okay, let's go.
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Commander Yu.
What's so urgent? Where are you going?
This is a good wine. Let's have a drink.
Mr. Xu. I have some urgent matters. Let's drink another day.
You are really leaving? You are not drinking?
What's so urgent that you personally are attending to it?
The changing of the garrison. That's all. Commander of the Qiyun Division arrives tomorrow. I bid you good night.
Go.
Young Master. What's going on lately?
Looks like I can guess about 80 percent of it.
Why didn't you sleep last night?
I told you to pack and you haven't.
Pei Lin. I have thought about this the all night. I decided not to leave.
Why, Jing Wan?
I already told you what you needed to know. You will be in extreme danger here.
I won't be at ease. You need to leave.
Sit down.
Think about it.
If Mu Rong Feng's wife is afraid of danger and runs away first,
how can you play "The Ploy of the Deserted Village" well?
Jing Wan. You don't need to worry about this. I will...
Don't say anymore. I have decided.
No matter what,
I will stay with you so "The Ploy of Deserted Village" can succeed.
In the future, whatever happens,
we will combine our efforts and share the ups and downs.
Since you want to accompany me until death,
I have no regrets.
Madam.
Jian Zhang. Come and sit.
Madam. Why do you need to see me so urgently? What's so important?
It's like this.
This is a Russian novel that my father always wanted to read.
I spent a lot time translating it.
Thanks.
Could you please give this to him?
Even if he doesn't forgive me,
I am still his filial daughter.
Don't worry. I will hand it to him on your behalf.
Thank you.
Jian Zhang. How are they doing lately?
They are fine.
Except that they are old and have aches.
It's nothing serious.
Yes. They aged and I cannot be by their side.
We are now in the state of war. If one day...
What?
Nothing.
Jian Zhang. Can you agree to do something for me?
If possible, could you send my parents away from Wuchi?
They can come back when there is peace again.
Madam, don't worry. I will take good care of them
as if they were my own parents.
Jian Zhang. Does this means that you will do it for me?
Madam, you worry too much. Sung Jingyi will sign a peace treaty with Fourth Master.
Wuchi is now safer than any other place.
The war will end soon.
Soon the peace will rule the heavens and people will happily live.
You should be happy now.
But will we really have peace?
Madam. Master Xu. The Commander in Chief would like to see you.
I'm going over first.
Okay, I get it.
Fourth Master, the situation at the front is alarming.
Aim all our cannons towards their garrison.
These rebels still dare to run wild?
Tell Commander Yu to undergo a fast siege and swiftly return to protect Wuchi.
Okay but Fourth Master,
presently, our provisions, medicines and ammunitions won't last for long.
We need to make early preparations.
Why isn't Xu Jian Zhang here yet?
- Fourth Master. - Jian Zhang.
Come.
Go to this place and transport the provisions, medicines and ammunitions to Wuchi
within five days. Can you do it?
Yes.
Jian Zhang. This will be difficult for you
but you must not make any mistakes. Understand?
Fourth Master. Be assured that I will deliver them to you soundly.
Let me down now.
I'm afraid you would get cold out there. I'm carrying you in.
What's wrong? Do you have something on your mind?
It's nothing.
How it is nothing? You're frowning.
Tell me now.
Pei Lin. I have been feeling unease for the past two days.
I have the feeling that something is going to happen.
I can't express this feeling.
Don't worry. Nothing will happen.
I will soon sign the treaty with Sun Jingyi.
Jian Zhang will be transporting the provisions, medicine and ammunition to Wuchi in the next few days.
Everything will be fine.
But I still feel uneasy.
Do you think Jian Zhang can handle such a large responsibility?
Enough. What is there to be worried about?
Jian Zhang is your childhood friend. Don't you trust him?
You can say that but I'm still worried.
Jing Wan, one cannot distrust a man based solely on his name.
This is my philosophy.
Since we have handed the task to Jian Zhang, we must trust him.
Enough.
Quick.
Be careful.
Hurry up.
Be careful.
Follow them.
Master Xu. We have loaded everything. Now we can set off.
There's no hurry. Let's wait for a while.
Wait...
Don't move!
Don't move.
This has nothing to do with me.
- Master Xu, what's going on? - Don't move.
They are no match for us. What will happen if we make a move? We will lose our lives.
We will shoot whoever moves.
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Young Master Xu, please. General Sun is waiting for you.
Mu Rong Feng is threatened us both from the outside and the inside.
He has transferred his troops to the north. Wuchi is almost a helpless city.
It is a perfect occasion. How could General Sun pass it up?
Young Master Xu, you bring exciting news.
But why should we trust you?
Why are you helping us?
When you were in Wuchi, you must have heard about our Xu family.
The Yin family humiliated our Xu family by breaking a marriage agreement between our families.
You want to use the Yingzhou Army to avenge this humiliation?
I went through a lot of suffering,
when Mu Rong Feng kidnapped my fiancee.
Because of him,
My Grandmother died.
Our Xu family was almost ruined.
General Sun, do you want to be victorious on the battlefield?
I want to avenge my family and save my honour.
I have relentless hatred towards Mu Rong Feng.
Yet you still don't trust me?
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