Su Mansion.
It was so close that time. But you managed to live.
You're really so lucky.
How did you manage to escape?
I got shot by an arrow. I thought I was going to die.
Then I fled with Han Yuan to Unbearable Cliff.
We pushed the horse-drawn wagon off the cliff then I hid in a cave.
Han Yuan went to tell her mom that
1 fell off the cliff with the wagon and died.
I think you were rewarded for your kind deed That's why you survived.
Brother Qin, did you come to the capital for fun?
No, he came to sit for the civil service exam.
We've spent all our money. That's why I wrestle to make a living.
You're really all-rounded. Gao Gui.
Yes, Master Su.
This is a small gift. Please accept it.
It's really small.
You saved him and his younger sister. You also saved his wife and her friend.
He's just giving you a banknote?
The saints said you must help the needy. I didn't do it for money.
Brother Qin, it's only 100,000 copper coins. Please accept it.
OK. You should accept it.
It's hard for poor men like us to make money.
Si, give it back to Officer Su.
Master Qin, please keep it. Otherwise honey will feel bad.
Thanks, but no thanks.
You came a long way to the capital. And you're sitting for the civil service exam.
You need money. How much can you make from wrestling?
Sir, he's popular. His title is Handsome Lad.
Lots of girls and middle-aged women line up just to feel his body.
Since your friend has said that, I won't force you to accept it.
I hope your dream comes true and you pass the exam.
Thank you for your encouragement, sir. Goodbye.
Hey, why don't you two stay for dinner? I've made braised pork.
Good idea!
No, thanks. We need to go home to practice wrestling.
We can't stay for dinner.
It's a shame you can't try my wife's dishes.
Never mind. I'm sure there will be plenty of chances later.
Remember to study even though you need to practice wrestling.
I will.
I think you want to tell Officer Su something.
No. Goodbye!
Goodbye.
Mai.
Master Mai, how are you? Are you OK?
Sir, you fight really well.
Brother Qin, this is my son.
I'm sorry he ran into you. Are you OK?
I'm fine.
Mai, apologize.
Sir, your moves are wonderful. Can you teach me?
Master Mai, you should apologize for running into him.
Sorry, sir.
Good boy. Goodbye, Officer Su. See you later.
Goodbye.
Su Mansion.
I'm so upset.
Why didn't you just tell him that you want to be his pupil?
He gave you money. You wouldn't accept it. He offered you a meal. You declined it.
What do you want?
Just now you kept bragging. What will he think of us?
You're entitled to ask for a reward.
Have you forgotten why you came to the capital?
You want to become a high-ranking official. You want to get ahead.
Exactly. I don't want people to look down on me anymore.
That's why I declined his offer for food and money.
I want Su Dongpo to owe me a favor. Someday I will get back what I deserve.
So you have a plan. You should have told me then.
When you become rich later on, you mustn't forget me.
You're like a brother to me. I won't forget you.
OK.
Master Qin, Mrs. Su told me to give you some braised pork
since you can't stay for dinner.
Thanks, but no thanks. Please return it to Mrs. Su...Hey.
OK. It's delicious. Thank you.
What's your name please?
My name is Chun Xue.
Thank you, Sis Chun Xue.
I told you not to take things from them.
Come on.
Throw it away.
Don't. It's a waste. Who did that?
Who did that?
We're in the open. She's hiding. This is her turf.
We're at a disadvantage. Let's get out of here.
Fine. We'll get our revenge later.
You did that on purpose!
You didn't keep your promise even though you lost earlier.
Now you're even hitting me from behind?
Why can't I?
You want to impress us and use my brother's fame
to help you pass the civil service exam? You Wish.
Do I need to impress him and use his fame?
You do.
Si, let's go.
Let's go.
Beat it. I will get my revenge.
There's something I want to ask you.
Yes?
Damei used to be in charge of the accounts.
After I married honey, he told me to take them over.
OK?
But now I want to hand them back to Damei. Do you think that's a good idea?
Right. She can't get married anyway. She's the only idle person in your family.
Why feed her without assigning work to her? Hey, Miss Damei. What a coincidence?
Come over here. Your Sis Runzhi wants to see you.
Sis Runzhi, Mrs. Chen, what is it?
Sit down.
Look, she's embarrassed to say it. Let me speak for her then.
Just now Chun Yue said
your servants can take ten days' leave by forfeiting only one day's pay. Why?
My former sister-in-law did that when she was alive.
I'm just following her practice.
I see.
Clever, using a dead person as a shield.
She died a while ago. But I still remember what she said.
We must be kind to people. I follow that strictly.
Who's the lady of the house now?
She's your sister-in-law now. Her last name is Wang too.
Actually cousin was right. But she died a long time ago.
The servants are getting more and more undisciplined.
The servants aren't slaves.
When your cousin died, they hadn't started working in our family yet.
So you're indirectly accusing me of spoiling them?
I didn't mean that.
That's what she means. So? A kind person gets bullied.
I was checking the ledgers just now.
I discovered that Pork Vendor Rong
borrowed 40,000 copper coins from the Sus.
He hasn't repaid it yet. What's going on?
We Sus like to help people.
Uncle Rang was in financial difficulty. Why is it surprising that I'd help him?
Fine. I won't take issue with that.
Why do you guys eat pork instead of mutton all the time?
It'll be a disgrace if people hear about that.
Sis Runzhi is so good at making braised pork.
Even the emperor loves the dish. Only pigs don't like it.
What are you saying?
This isn't Damei's fault.
Everyone in the family loves braised pork.
That's why I cook that more often. Take some home later.
OK.
Kaifeng Fans.
Miss Su, you look especially beautiful when you hold a fan.
Why don't you try this feather fan? You look like a cute advisor with it.
Sorry, Boss Xin. I don't like them. I'll go look at the other fans.
Did I get the wrong stock?
This isn't your fault. Someone upset her just now.
That's why she's not in the mood. Someone called her an idle person.
Chun Feng, what nonsense are you tanking about?
If you want to do something,
why don't you become the lady boss of Kaifeng Fans?
You want her to be your concubine?
Thank you for your offer. But right now marriage for me is...
You misunderstand me. Actually, my mom is seriously ill.
I want to go back to my hometown to look after her.
I can't look after the shop at the same time but I don't want to close Kaifeng Fans.
You mean you want someone to buy your shop?
Yes. You're so knowledgeable about fans. So I think you're the right candidate.
How much do I have to pay you to takeover your business?
It's not expensive. Just 40,000 copper coins.
40,000 copper coins?
Kaifeng Fans.
You really want to buy the shop? Do you have that much money?
I'll borrow from Brother Dongpo. I'll repay him later.
If you borrow from him, his wife will find out.
If she knows about it, then your rival in love will know too.
Who's my rival in love? She's Mrs. Chen now.
She'll say something nasty again.
Why don't you borrow from the Trade Department?
If she finds out that I borrowed money from the government,
she'll say something mean too.
Besides, the Trade Department will take at least half a year to process the loan.
It'll be too late then.
Miss Su, it's good to see you here.
I was about to go to your home to pay you back.
I don't need to go now since I've run into you here.
Uncle Rong.
Yes?
My sister-in-law is the lady of the house now.
You can give it to her for me. Take it please.
Right.
I won’t hold you up.
Remember to give the money to your sister-in-law. Bye.
Wow, that's 40,000 copper coins.
What a coincidence?
Honey, how is your studying going?
Good.
I'm glad you say it's going well.
Let me test you then. Let's see what Mai has taught you.
I'm her teacher. Auntie Runzhi will pass.
Right. I'm smart. He never needs to hit my pawn.
I just don't want to be reprimanded. Actually you have a good memory.
Don't be so proud yet.
After I test your Mom Runzhi, I'll test you.
Fine. Bring it on.
Honey, let's start with The Book of Poetry.
Recite the Southern Zhou's "Go the Fish Hawks".
Singing bird on the isle in the river. A lair lady is a noble man's ideal wife.
Picking vegetables in water that ﬂows both ways...
Wow, Mai. Look at that big bird.
There's no bird.
It's ﬂown away now.
One longs for the fair lady, the dream girl Tried but failed to court her...Missing...
It's dirty...
Missing her so much, the night is long.
Let me give you a hint.
Got it. Restless and sleepless.
If you keep reciting like this, I'll have to beat the drum and gang the gong too.
Mai, enough of the sarcastic remarks.
OK. Work harder on memorizing that. I'll test you later.
I'll make it simple for you. You just have to answer my questions.
I'm well versed with the books and scriptures. Bring it on.
OK. You said it. Listen carefully.
Buddha asked Shan Xian:
Turn 3,000 worlds into dust and ash. Is that too much?
How did Shan Xian answer?
Why did you test Auntie Runzhi on Poetry but I get tested on the Diamond Sutra?
This isn't fair.
Just now you said you're well versed with the scriptures.
Isn't Diamond Sutra in that category?
Dad, I need some hints.
You're so smart. Do you need hints? Are you kidding me?
Then why did you give her hints just now?
Her poem is so short. My scripture is so long.
This is so unfair.
This isn't unfair.
Look. She used to be a maid when she was a little girl.
She didn't go to school. She deserves some allowance.
You're different. You're so amazing. You're the son of a high-ranking official.
You don't need to do anything else aside from studying.
You're just taking her side.
You're just making excuses.
Honey, it's too demanding to ask Mai to recite the Diamond Sutra.
Mai, you're not right to talk back like this Apologize to your dad now,
and I'll treat you to sugar-coated fruits.
Don't pretend to be nice.
Master Mai...
You're such a naughty boy. You're always talking back.
Honey, he's just a little boy. Take your time to teach him.
Why yell at him?
Shall I wait until he's taller than me to teach him?
How should I teach him? You tell me.
But you scolded him in front of me. He's lost face.
That's the point. I did it on purpose.
I want to put a stop to his aggression and pride.
I don't want him to think he's so smart.
So you're putting me in a difficult position.
Don't say that. I need your help. You're the perfect candidate.
You're so gentle and nice. You can't outwit that naughty boy.
He'll just end up playing you. Poor you. You get played by me and my son.
You're terrible.
He's so unfair. Dad's always taking her side.
This is so unfair.
Of course a stepmother is unfair.
Do you remember I told you before that Confucius had a pupil called Min Ziqian?
When he was a little boy, his stepmother was really nice to him.
She even made him a cotton-padded jacket. But it was actually padded with reeds.
How could it keep him warm? He almost froze to death.
She's so mean.
You're so clever. I know you won't fall for that.
I'm not afraid of her. I'll tell Dad about her bad behavior.
Do you think she'd throw away the things in your treasure chest?
Where's my bib? How dare she. I'm sure she took it.
Where are you going? Don't be so silly. She's your stepmom after all.
Your dad won't help you even if you complain to him.
Why don't we figure out a way to trick her and get revenge?
Ledgers.
Ouch.
Honey, why did you scream? Are you OK?
I'm fine. My hand just got pricked.
Just now I saw Mai running away very quickly.
This must be his doing.
He's getting more and more mischievous. I must punish him.
Honey.
Yes?
You only saw him running past. You can't be sure that he did this.
Besides, I put my hand in without checking carefully first.
I'm partly responsible for this.
You can't spoil him like this.
My hand is hurt. You're not going to help me dress it?
Can't you teach your son tomorrow?
OK. I'll teach him tomorrow then. Let me see. Where are you hurt?
It's bleeding.
Bleeding? Where?
Here.
You're faking it.
Is this good?
Amazing. It's so awesome.
Of course. I'm better than that bad guy.
You're so gifted.
Why don't you develop your own stick moves to beat that jerk?
Right. I shouldn't waste my talent. Xiaomei's first strike.
Miss Xiaomei.
Why did I get hit again?
I told you not to stand behind me. Why were you running so fast?
I had to. Mrs. Chen asked you to go to the accounts office.
That Liu Yue'e gave our servants orders?
She's even asking me to go see her in the accounts office? I'm not going.
Could it be about the pig's knuckles?
I'll go see what's going on then.
Sis Runzhi, why have you asked me to come to the accounts office?
Just now Uncle Rong delivered some pork here.
There were four extra pig's knuckles. He said you ordered them. Is that true?
I'm sorry. I hurt my foot earlier.
People say eating pig's knuckles will help it heal.
So I ordered four. I forgot to tell you.
I see. Remember to tell me next time.
OK.
Miss Xiaomei, you mustn't put your sister-in-law in a difficult position.
If everyone ordered things, the ledgers would get really messy.
You're giving your sister-in-law's beautiful lady friend a hard time too.
It's not that serious. Besides, this is our family matter.
You're so conscientious about helping Sis Runzhi.
It seems you're just being nosy.
My good friend is known to be nice.
People are always taking advantage of that. So of course I have to stand up for her.
That's right, Sis Runzhi.
You're too nice and kind. You always being bullied.
Next time if you encounter a problem, you can tell me.
I'll stand up for you so outsiders won't have an excuse to give orders here.
This is actually a trivial matter. Just remember to inform me next time.
OK.
Next time when you order pig knuckles, remember to order pig brains too.
You need more brains.
You must have eaten too many ox tongues and sheep tongues,
that's why you're such a gossip.
Oh, Uncle Rong, I'm sorry to keep you for so long.
It's all clarified now. You may leave.
It's the end of the month now.
I would be grateful if you could settle the account for this month.
It's a total of 40,000 copper coins.
Sure. Chun Xue, get me the money.
Wait' I remember Uncle Rong owes you guys 40,000 copper coins.
Right. We can set off the two sums then.
No, I already gave Miss Damei the money.
You gave the money to Damei?
Yes.
Why didn't she tell me?
You need to confront her face to face then.
Kaifeng Fans.
Miss Damei, I'm back.
I'm sorry. Master Su made me bring them here.
Damei, did you take 40,000 copper coins from Uncle Rong?
Yes. I borrowed the money to buy this shop. I'll pay it back later.
You should have told me that. I didn't know about it.
Just now I asked Uncle Rong repay us.
It's theft to take money without asking.
This is our family matter. It's not your place to pass comments.
I don't agree, Xiaomei.
It's rare that Mrs. Chen is right.
Damei, this isn't borrowing. This is stealing.
If you want to run a business to kill time, I would definitely help you.
Just ask me if you need money. I'd give it to you.
You two aren't close at all. How could she ask you?
You're such a nuisance. Can't you shut up?
Damei, do have you some difficulties? Tell us.
I'm sure your brother would understand.
She's obviously guilty. Otherwise why wouldn’t she explain this?
I've done it already.
Just scold me as you like. I've got nothing to say.
You still need to make repay it after he's scolded you. That's your duty.
How can you put your sister-in-law in a difficult position?
Fine, I'll pay in back in three days, OK?
But you have to repay 40,000 copper coins in three days.
How do you have so much money?
Honey, actually we don't need the money for now.
You don't need to plead for me. I'm responsible for what I did.
You're responsible for your mistake.
Are you done talking?
Don't ask why if something accidentally happens to you and kills you.
Damei, I'll give you three days. You must pay it back in full.
If you don't,
I will go by the book and report this to the police.
You better fix this. Let's go.
Su Mansion.
Brother Dongpo, have some sweet soup.
Every time you treat me to sweet soup, you ask tor a favor. What do you want?
Since you know what's on my mind, I'll be direct then.
OK.
Actually Sis Damei had a cash flow problem. That's why she borrowed the money.
Why don't you give her a break?
Let me make this clear. She didn't borrow. She stole.
I've already given her a chance. I gave her three days to fix the problem.
Otherwise I would have taken her to court already.
I don't get it. Why do you insist on taking her to court?
Loan processing by the Trade Department is extremely slow.
It can't meet the people's needs.
On, I get it. You're using Sis Damei to question the new administration.
Hey, you're a girl.
It's not your place to pass comments on the new administration.
Besides, why are you so sure that
your sister is going to borrow from the Trade Department?
She only has three days.
40,000 copper coins is not a small sum.
All our savings is not enough to cover that.
If she doesn't borrow from the Trade Department,
do you expect her to borrow from private financial institutions?
They're loan sharks. Are you really that coldhearted?
I said I would give her three days to fix the problem.
If she does, then I won't pursue it. What else do you expect me to do?
Runzhi just took over as the lady of the house.
If I don't play by the book, the servants won't listen to her.
Do you understand?
No wonder you let Liu Yue'e go to the shop.
You wanted to use her to drive Sis Damei into a corner.
You're so silly. We're family. Why would I refuse to help her?
Remember not to tell anyone about this, especially your Sis Damei, OK?
OK. But on one condition.
What now?
You mustn't help that Qin Shaoyou.
He may have saved our lives before, but I can tell he's arrogant and immature.
He's not trustworthy. Don't worry. I won't take him as my pupil, OK?
You promised. I'm sure he'll fail in the exam.
Shang Feng Bank.
I don't see anyone I know. Let's go inside.
Wait.
What's the matter?
You want to borrow from them?
Yes.
You can't. They're loan sharks. The interest is terribly high.
My friend borrowed from them. She couldn't repay.
So they took her to Fragrance Club and made her work as a prostitute.
She had to serve three patrons a day.
She worked 12 years before she could repay in full.
Three patrons a day. That's almost a thousand patrons a year.
12 years means over 10,000 patrons. How much did she borrow?
I think she borrowed 40,000 copper coins too
Are you serious?
40,000 copper coins.
How can I raise such a huge sum in three days? I shouldn't have promised.
Actually there's a solution.
What solution? Who can I borrow from?
Song Long Monastery.
Wow, I got a loan of 10,000 silver coins.
Let's go.
I need real money, not this kind of loan from Guanyin's treasury.
She will answer your sincere prayers. Maybe she'll send someone to help you.
Forget it. I'll borrow from the loan sharks.
Damei, what a coincidence!
Right. What a coincidence! You're here to worship?
No. When I was broke, the attendant here helped me financially.
So many people have come to borrow from Guanyin's treasury today.
I came to see if he needs help.
Perhaps the benevolent person sent by Guanyin is Master Chen.
I see. If you don't mind, why don't I lend you the money?
No. If your wife finds out, you'll be in deep trouble.
I'm just lending money to my friend. Why would there be trouble?
When I was a temple attendant, I often went without food.
You helped me financially so that I could survive.
Give me a chance to return your favor now.
Why bring up the past?
I can never return your favor.
Then why did you...
Why didn't you choose Miss Damei then?
How about this? Let God decide whether I can lend you money. Sit down.
Look. It's the symbol of Yi. Yi means virtue.
The oracle says if you work hard, you will solve all problems and excel.
Really? How about this? Don't lend me the money.
I'll make you a shareholder of the shop. How about that?
Good. When you have a better cash ﬂow, you can repay me then
and I'll withdraw from my position as a shareholder.
Take the offer. This is win-win.
Since you put it like that, I must accept your offer to help then.
I will repay you as soon as I have the money
If there are profits, I will pay you dividends too.
Just solve your immediate problem first. One thing at a time.
I'll go get you the money. Wait here.
Su Mansion.
After rooking at your ledgers, I can see that they're a mess.
Your house rules are so loose.
They're really loose.
Exactly.
I'm talking about your face.
My face is tight as a clam.
You're so well educated. It should be tight as a drum.
Honey.
What's the matter?
Yue'e is just trying to help me and you.
Even so, she doesn't need to come every day.
She eats all our snacks every day. She doesn't buy any.
If you don't keep an eye on Jichang, you won't know what he does.
They're so in love. What would Jichang do?
Exactly. I don't care if my husband sees Damei.
You can tell how much I trust him.
Remember what you just said.
I'll let Damei see him then. I won't interfere.
Damei's never mentioned it.
If she never mentions it, then that means somethings wrong.
But I'm not afraid of someone who lost to me
Hey, Miss Damei. You're home? We weren't talking about you just now.
Sis Runzhi, here's 40,000 copper coins.
I don't owe the family money anymore.
We don't need the money right now.
I said three days. I keep my promises.
You managed to borrow money so fast? The Trade Department is so inefficient.
How could you have borrowed money already.
Damei, how did you get the money?
A friend is optimistic about my shop. He wanted to be a shareholder.
You guys don't need to make wild guesses.
Who's your friend who's a shareholder?
Can you tell us?
A good friend.
You have good friends? Don't tell me it's...
Damei, you're a big girl. I won't lecture you.
But you should avoid suspicion.
It's not surprising that some people would think that.
I can't believe you'd think that too.
Damei.
Sis Damei.
These grapes are tributes from the Western Regions.
The princess gave them to me. Try them. Aren't they sweet?
So sweet. So good. Honey, this is my job. Come on. You have some too. Good, right?
Yum...Let me feed you...
Tell me honestly. Do you still love Su Damei?
What are you talking about?
If not, why did you lend her money?
I don't know what you're talking about.
Su Damei said you lent her money to repay what she owed.
That's impossible.
Impossible? You two were together before. You cherish friendship so much.
If she asked you for help,
you'd definitely do everything you could to help her.
Honey, I love you so much. Why would I still have feelings for her?
You really don't?
I really don't.
Tortoise Fairy, please don't let me blush while I'm lying.
Help me survive this. Honey, I really didn't lend her money.
Fine. Don't forget who delivered you from poverty
so you don't need to be a temple attendant anymore.
Who doesn't mind you being so devoted to Buddhism
that you won't get a government job?
You, honey.
I owe all that I have today to you.
But back then Su Damei helped you financially too.
Why did you marry me and not her? Tell me.
Because I love you.
Just that simple?
Because you're more beautiful.
Just a more beautiful?
No, you're much more beautiful than her.
That's what I want to hear.
Come on. Have some grapes. Do you want more?
Sure.
Eat more then.
Su Mansion.
Did you buy what Mrs. Su told you to buy?
I did. Look. Actually Mrs. Su really love Master Mai.
She kept reminding me to buy this one.
She said Master Mai likes this one the most.
Mai's a silly boy. His real mom died.
I got him a stepmom to look after him to make it up to him.
But he doesn't appreciate my goodwill. He's even complaining all the time.
I don't know what he wants. Come on. Hold this.
Master Mai, you got my clothes wet. Come over quickly.
There's oil all over your hands. You need to wash it.
He never stops playing.
He's just like when I was a little boy.
Ouch.
It's Mrs. Su.
Honey, why are you sitting there?
Mrs. Su.
Ouch.
Did you slip?
I just finished working on the ledgers.
I was about to go to cook. I slipped when I walked out. I'm so clumsy.
Did you get hurt? Let me apply medicinal liquor for you later.
Mrs. Su, are you OK?
I'm fine.
Why weren't you here to keep her company?
I'm sorry, sir.
This isn't her fault. I told you I was clumsy.
You must be careful.
Mai, why are you smiling?
Come over here. Apologize to Mom Runzhi.
Why should I apologize to her?
What do I have I to do with her hand getting hurt?
You're still feigning innocence? I saw you smiling.
Just now I heard Sis Jiao say in the garden that there was oil all over your hands.
You won't admit that you did it?
I had deep-fried dough sticks with my classmates.
That's why there's oil on my hands.
You're still talking back?
Last time Mom Runzhi's hand got pricked by a pine cone.
I know you did that.
If she hadn't pleaded for you, I would have punished you already.
I can't believe you're getting more and more naughty and rebellious.
Give me your hand. You're being naughty? Apologize now.
Don't hit him, honey.
Please don't hit him, sir.
You've wronged me.
Master Mai.
Don't go after him.
Let me help you. Come on.
Ouch.
What's the matter? Does it really hurt?
Yes.
Your hand is badly injured.
You won't be able to cook for me in a long time.
You rubbed for me so hard just tor the benefit of your stomach?
Everyone plans for himself. But I do care about you.
It's almost like I knew you'd hurt your hand.
I got you a hand pillow to keep your hands warm. See if you like it.
It's so beautiful. Thank you, honey.
Come on. We don't need to be so formal.
Honey.
Yes?
Actually you should be more considerate towards me.
I gave you a gift. Am I not considerate enough?
I'm talking about Mai.
You've never hit him before. You're hitting him how that you've married me.
What will outsiders think? They'll say I made you hit your son.
I'll be in a difficult position.
You know Mai's mom died when he was a little boy.
I admit that it's my fault because I've spoiled him.
Otherwise he wouldn't be so rude and disrespectful.
He just calls you Auntie. He refuses to call you Mom Runzhi.
Now he's even playing tricks on you.
I hit him because I want him to think about his mistakes.
You hit him without finding out what actually happened.
Shouldn't you think about your mistake too?
Damei, you're so impolite.
Honey...Do you know what happened?
I spilled some chicken soup and left the oil stain there.
Chun Feng and I went to get a piece of cloth to clean it up.
But then Sis Runzhi slipped.
If you want to punish the culprit, you should punish me.
OK. Enough. I know you guys love Mai. You don't need to cover up for him.
Look at Chun Feng's sleeve if you don't believe me.
It got wet when I spilled the chicken soup.
Now I remember when I fell onto the ground,
there really was the smell of chicken soup.
Just now Mai's hands were oily.
He said he had eaten deep-fried dough sticks.
If that's true, I was wrong to hit him then.
Master Su, this is bad. Mai has gone missing.
What?
I want sugar-coated fruits.
OK.
OK. We'll get you one.
I want this one.
Say thank you.
Thank you, sir.
Good boy.
Hey, kick it back.
You guys hit me with the ball.
When did we do that? Don't accuse us of that.
My dad can wrong me, but I can't say anything wrong.
Let's get the ball back.
Stop.
Get his box too.
Give it to us.
Stop it.
Stop. You guys are bullying him?
His dad's here. Let's go.
I won't go home with you.
I'm not your dad. But I know him.
Oh, it's you. Handsome Lad Qin Shaoyou.
I've only met you once. You remember me?
Of course I've got a perfect memory.
Besides, someone at home talks about you every day.
So of course I remember you.
Really? It must be that Xiaomei.
It's going to be dark soon. Why don't you go home?
I want to leave home. I want to leave that evil home.
Come on. Over here. This place is dirty. But you can live here.
Do you live here?
No. You'll live here.
What?
Since you won't go home, where else do you want to stay?
It's so dirty here. I want to stay at your place.
You say you want to stay at my place. Why would I let you do that?
If you don't go home, you'll have to stay here by yourself.
You'll have to live alone.
But no one will cook for me here.
Who cooked for you before?
Auntie Runzhi.
Ask her to come here and cook for you then.
I left home because of her. Be a nice guy please. I'm starving.
No problem.
Where are we going?
Take this bowl. Knock on people’s doors. Ask them to give you food.
You want me to beg?
What else can you be if not a beggar?
I don't want to be a beggar. Never.
It suits you best. Be a beggar, OK?
I won't.
Really?
I really won't be a beggar.
Are you sure?
I'm sure.
Then listen to me and you'll be fine.
OK. I'll listen to you.
You said you left home because you didn't want to see your Auntie Runzhi.
Question is, why must you leave? Why shouldn't she be the one to leave?
Right. How come Sis Jiao didn't teach me that?
Sis Jiao?
Su Mansion.
He's home...Master Su, Master Mai's home.
Master Mai.
You're home.
Where have you been?
Mai, are you OK?
Master Mai, were you scared?
I'm fine.
Uncle Qin saw me wandering in the street. So he brought me home.
Brother Qin, thank you very much.
No problem.
Mai, come over here. Why did you leave home?
I only hit your palm lightly. And you left home?
That's right. Sometimes I hit you too.
Your dad hit you so lightly. Why were you so mad?
Sir, Su Mai told me what happened.
I think the issue isn't about you hitting him.
He felt aggrieved.
Even Uncle Qin says you were wrong.
That's true, honey. You crossed the line just now.
You wronged Mai. You should apologize to him.
Uncle Qin says you must admit it if you've made a mistake.
OK. I admit that I did wrong you this time. I'm sorry.
To prove that you're truly repentant, you must ask Auntie Runzhi to leave now.
Mai.
Mai, do you know what you're saying?
I've thought it over. Why should I let her mistreat me?
Why don't you leave?
You've gone too far.
Sir, let me talk to him.
Su Mai, you say your Auntie Runzhi is mean to you.
But there's someone who loves and protects you.
That's Sis Jiao.
Exactly. You've got Sis Jiao to protect you.
Why are you afraid of your Auntie Runzhi then?
That's right.
Sis Jiao was given to us by His Majesty. Even Auntie Runzhi must give her face.
Sis Jiao will look after you.
So you don't have to be afraid of Auntie Runzhi.
I can't believe we share the same view.
OK, Dad. I'll let Auntie Runzhi stay then.
Should I be really grateful to you then?
Yes.
Tolerate him.
Where's my bib?
I didn't take it.
It's here. I forgot. I had it washed.
Your forehead is dirty.
Su Mai, Auntie Runzhi is a senior member after all.
No matter how much you dislike her, you still shouldn't be so rude.
Stand still.
And?
Thank you.
You're welcome.
That's great progress. Mai thanked Sis Runzhi?
How did you make him do that?
Miss Xiaomei, what are Master Su and that jerk talking about?
It's so obvious. He brought Mai home.
Brother Dongpo is going to give him money as a reward.
It's decided then.
Yes, sir.
Help yourself then.
Yes, sir.
Did you manage to eavesdrop?
Officer Su has hired me to teach Su Mai and Mrs. Su.
You must call me sir from now on to show that you're polite.
Don't think you're so smart because you made Mai trust you
Given your ability, you'll lose your job very soon.
We'll see. I'm moving in tomorrow.
We see each other often now. You're going to be unlucky for a while.
You want me to slip? Not that easy.
But I'm a teacher now. My status has changed. I forgive you.
He won't play with me?
You just want to play with him? You're not really mad at him?