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[Can't Buy Me Love]
Episode 10
We sold over 200 sets today.
We made a profit after all.
At first we thought we wouldn't make any money.
But there's a profit of 1 tael for each set.
We can clear the stock and get the business back.
- When brothers unite... - we're invincible!
That heartless couple will be so pissed!
I'm so pissed, I could cry all day.
We waived design cost and silver consumption. We even served cakes.
Of course the shop is packed, but we gained nothing after cost.
Kam's Gold stole our business with those box sets.
They're ruthless and the customers are senseless.
You can't go in...
I must speak to the Boss.
- You're being unreasonable! - Who's unreasonable?
- Boss... - There you are, Master Ting.
Tell me, if Po and I are both managers, we're of equal standing, right?
Why is he giving me orders?
What's the matter?
You gave me the keys. That means I'm in charge, right?
But the keys are only for me to lock up at night.
I can't even look at the books.
I'm at work all day, and I'm always the last to leave.
Of course! That's why you have the keys.
All right... you won't be the last to leave.
- That's better. - You can leave now.
And don't come in tomorrow.
What do you mean? You're firing me?
Yes!
What? Without me, you'll never know Kam's Gold's pricing.
Without me, you won't know their design.
You can't fire me just because you're done using me.
Why not? Did you bring in more business?
You're useless to us now.
You have the look of a traitor.
You betrayed Kam's Gold.
Some day you'll betray us. Get out!
Don't forget my son is a state official.
So what if he is? You can't bully me.
If you don't pay me three months of salary, I'm not leaving.
You broke my super fragrant winter plum tea pot!
What kind of name is that?
You didn't catch it? I'll say it again.
It belonged to my great grandfather.
Super fragrant winter plum tea pot.
It was priceless!
It was an antique from the Southern Dynasty.
It was priceless!
You'll never have enough money to pay for it.
You never said it was an antique. How do you expect me to pay?
No? I'll spend the rest of my life doing only one thing.
- What? - Suing you! Even if I go broke.
That's right!
Don't get carried away. You'll get your retribution for your evil.
Better watch your step!
Serve him right, asking me for money.
What a stupid fool!
Po, clean up this mess.
Yes!
- Sz! - Master Shau!
Why didn't you send Leung Sun and Mei King to do the shopping?
You're the butler.
They said they were busy! I'm at the market anyway.
How busy can they be? They do nothing but gossip.
Let me help you.
My purse! It was just here...
Thief!
It's him!
Stop right there!
Make way!
Don't run!
Stop!
Give it back!
Watch my fabric!
- You're not going anywhere. - Step aside...
- Give me my purse... - Let me down!
Give it back...
Did you lose anything?
The bell is still here.
You risked your life for that?
It means the world to me.
It was part of a longevity locket tied to a gold ornament.
We were flat broke when I was 15. We had nothing much to eat.
My foster mother was sick for a month and we had no money for the doctor.
Luckily, my benefactor saw me.
Another one?
He's really my benefactor.
He took pity on me and gave me his most valuable possession.
I treasured the longevity locket but had to sell it to pay for the doctor.
I kept the bell as a memento. I must always remember his kindness.
I hope I can repay him some day.
- Never mind where I'm going. - But I'm your wife!
Congee with peanuts...
Leave me alone!
Stop! You're going gambling again?
Stop crying! Your crying brings me bad luck!
I was stupid to marry a degenerate like you.
Let go!
Are you all right?
I'm fine.
I'm sorry I spilled your congee, I'll go fetch you another bowl.
It's all right, don't waste it!
- Enjoy! - Thank you.
How come married couples are often at each other's throats?
Shouldn't they love each other and grow old together?
Marriage is for life, isn't it?
I'd be willing to sacrifice my life for my husband.
People like you are going extinct.
You only need a halo to become an angel.
Let's eat.
Are you all right, Master Shau?
I'm choking...
Where's my bell?
Never mind where I'm going!
Pushed... I dropped... the congee! You swallowed it!
Spit it out...
Relax! I'll get it out and wash it for you.
Well?
Let's try again. Black sesame soup can help bowel movement.
What?
Well? Eat a few of these.
What?
Any luck?
How about croton soup?
I'm sorry you have to do this.
My bell! I found it...
It's in my shoe... Master Shau!
- Dor Luk! - Brother Pok!
How are you?
Are you really getting a divorce?
Definitely!
Good! Being a Prince is a fate worse than death.
I'm glad you can take charge of your life, but...
But What? Tell me what you know.
I can't be wrong... You're destined to stay married to the Princess.
Bite your tongue!
You said I should take charge of my life.
We're definitely getting a divorce.
Soon... I'll be free as a bird.
That's good! All the casinos are betting you'll get a divorce.
Now that I have your word, I'll bet my entire fortune.
Yes... by the way, I need a release paper
but I don't know how to write one.
Can you find someone for me?
Why bother? I can do it right here.
You?
Business is tough, I'm moonlighting in letter writing.
I'm doing it for you, and for me. I want you to get this divorce
so I can make some money. I'll write it for you.
I'm counting on you.
I have different versions.
This one is rather mild...
Due to irreconcilable differences, you wish to
inform friends and relatives of your separation.
This one is...
'We hate each other's guts and show no respect for the family?'
This one is rather sad...
'There's no pleasure in each other's company'
'we're as different as night and day...'
All these choices... I'd better not. I want a polite one.
I don't want to provoke her and complicate matters.
I'll do that right away.
Emperor Gaozu had three daughters who were
all married and divorced several times.
Even Ching Wan was divorced three times.
Twice!
Ching Wan was divorced twice.
It's no big deal for a Princess to be divorced.
Since Dor Luk and I don't get along, I humbly request your approval.
Like that?
I won't allow it!
Why? I've done it before, it's not the first time.
Precisely because you have done it twice.
Why do you want another divorce?
A couple must help each other and try to get along.
I tried, but it didn't work out.
What a bunch of spoiled Princesses!
What will people say when you divorce your spouse so easily?
They'll say you're not devoted enough. People will question your chastity.
If you insist on getting a divorce, you must
become a nun for a year in order to stop people from talking.
What?
Chiu Yeung?
Greetings, Dowager.
- Hello, Ching Wan. - Hello, Chiu Yeung.
Chiu Yeung, you want something?
No, I just came by for a visit.
Good girl!
Ching Wan, a couple should respect each other.
Don't blow things out of proportion.
Look at Chiu Yeung, she's sincere towards others.
She's in conjugal bliss with Dor Luk and has never given me any headaches.
You should learn from her how to get along with one's husband.
Yes, I believe I will.
Even Heaven is working against me.
When it's my turn, the Dowager won't give her consent.
Luckily, I stopped just in time.
Shave my head and eat bean sprouts everyday?
If I have no hair, I'll have no use for my hairpins!
That's Princess Wing Ho's maid Sum Yee.
Why is she sneaking around?
This is on loan to you.
There are 200 taels inside.
- You know how we calculate interest? - Yes.
Place a bet for me with the money inside.
I bet the Princess will get her divorce within a month.
What kind of odds can you give me?
One to two if they do, eight to one if they don't.
The bigger the bet, the bigger the winnings.
I'm sure they'll get the divorce. Any winning is better than none.
Is your banker safe?
Princess Wing Ho bet her entire fortune. You tell me if the banker is safe.
It is just as we thought.
All the Princesses, and several hundred eunuchs and maids
have placed their bets with local casinos on your successful divorce.
Aren't my sisters so sweet? They're happy about my divorce.
I bet because the Dowager docked their salaries
they want to gain back what they lost.
Make money from my divorce? Not a chance!
It would be hard to back down now.
Swallowing this would be harder!
- Greetings, Princess. - Sz!
It smells good! What did you make?
Spicy bean curd with beef.
You told me that's what you wanted to eat.
Sz, what's going on with the Kams?
They're about to lose everything.
Obviously they're very depressed.
Not really! Madam Loi Hei and her sons are quite busy with Kam's Gold.
They're happy about the good business.
They can't be happy with a pending divorce.
That's true! There's nothing to be happy about.
I feel so sorry for them.
They try to look happy when they're obviously not.
That's really funny.
Let's hear it for... Kam Dor Luk!
'They say married couples should love each other, because their affinity'
'started three lifetimes before they can be married in this life.'
'They should grow old together and be buried together after death.'
'Unfortunately, if two hearts cannot beat like one'
'It's best that we go our separate ways.'
'I wish that after our divorce, you'll find someone worthy of you.'
'Sincerely, Kam Dor Luk.'
Excellent!
Such poetry!
I'm not sure I understand every word but it sounds like you're praising her.
It's absolutely perfect. The tone is neither arrogant nor subservient.
It gives her a graceful exit.
- Come here, Dor Luk... - Dor Luk...
Dor Shau and I have been thinking.
Once you get your approval paper, we'll kickoff a series of celebrations.
That's right.
We'll do some traveling and sightseeing.
We'll start with Huangshan, then Lushan.
Next we'll go on a drinking spree.
We'll hit every restaurant in Cheung On for three months.
Great! I'm salivating just listening to you.
Let's have a drink now.
Yes!
Today's spirit of the Kams is...
Drink until you drop!
Cheers!
Her Highness, Princess Chiu Yeung.
Greetings, Princess.
At ease! You're having a late snack?
Yes...
What's this? You've been drinking?
No, it's congee.
Since Dor Luk drafted the release letter, he's so heartbroken
he can barely walk straight. He has no appetite.
We went through great trouble to feed him some congee.
I can't bear to see you like this.
Forget about the divorce.
- Did I hear you right? - You're kidding?
- What? - You heard me and I mean it
I'm calling off the divorce.
He's passing out!
- Dor Luk! - Hey!
- Help him to his room. - Take him to his room.
- Be careful! - Hurry...
Be careful, Siu Yuk.
'I'm firm like a bedrock.'
'She's strong like a reed.'
What are you doing here?
I'm your wife, of course I'm in your room.
- How are you feeling? - Don't touch me!
I know it was my fault, I provoked you and you fainted.
Don't be mad! Come on, don't be spiteful.
It's so unlike you to be nice...
I want you dead!
I fed you poisonous insects from the west.
If I beat this drum, they'll crawl inside your stomach
until they rupture your intestines!
You can't fool me.
There's no such thing.
That's because you're ignorant.
Watch me!
I've been poisoned...
Go ahead, the louder you scream, the more excited I am!
Stop it...
- Stop it... - Dor Luk!
- Dor Luk... - Dor Luk... he's awake!
Mom Loi Hei. He said 'Stop it', what does that mean?
You're destined to be with the Princess forever...
He's coming to...
Mom Loi Hei? Grandma? It was just a dream!
I was scared to death.
In my dream, the Princess fed me poisonous insects.
She tortured me by hitting a drum.
You dream about what's on your mind.
The Princess has scared him out of his wits.
You've been under torment since the wedding.
Just when you think you are free
the Princess goes back on her word and we're at square one.
It's my fault. If I had married the Princess
at least I would have the strength to fight her.
Stop bringing up the past.
Don't fret.
We'll take it one thing at a time.
It was just a dream, no big deal.
So what if there's no divorce, I'm not scared.
Give me a smile, let's do a clap.
Grandma, what's the spirit today?
I'm not in the mood.
Get rid of those long faces.
Mom Loi Hei, you said one must look ahead. Grandma, you said one must
consider both sides. There are eight advantages of being a Prince.
Eight advantages?
I'm entitled to a salary. I have maids and servants to boss around.
I have access to the Palace. I can get away with picking a fight.
I get discounts when I buy land. I have relatives who are royalty.
I get to eat the best delicacies. and more bestowments than I need.
You're right, Dor Luk.
Before Heaven crashes in, there must be a way.
Dor Luk, you'll get through this soon.
Don't be sad, you'll live longer.
I got it!
- You got what? - I got it!
- Got what? - Today's spirit for the Kams...
Smile and life goes on, cry and life goes on.
The spirit of the Kams...
Smile and life goes on, cry and life goes on.
The spirit of the Kams...
Pick yourself up and keep going!
Please accept these specialty goods from Yangzhou.
And your favorite Huading tea.
We're new to Cheung On, I hope you'll look out for us.
Huading's high altitude yields the best tea.
The fragrance proves this is top grade.
Exquisitely made of gold, I'm sure this is very expensive.
You have such good tastes, I'm glad you like it.
I'm afraid I must decline.
I'm a state official appointed by His Majesty.
I swore to serve him and the country I would never accept any bribes.
I told you Minister Law is fair and straight.
We didn't need to test him.
Yes, I worried too much. I hope you won't mind, Minister Law.
You came here to test me?
I'm busy, you should go.
I didn't mean to offend you!
I wish to build a business in Cheung On.
All the gold shops are under the jurisdiction of the Directorate.
I was afraid I'd run into crafty bureaucrats, that's why I
took the liberty to test you. I hope you'll forgive me.
What do you really want?
I wish to promote the gold industry.
- Guards! - Yes?
- Serve tea. - Yes, sir.
Please sit down.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
Please continue, Master Ting.
The four biggest gold shops in Cheung On
my Ting Fung Gold, Ting Loi Hei's Kam's Gold
Master Mak's Mak Lee Gold and Master Sun's Kam Chan Gold
each has its own strength.
They also each do things their own way.
If we can pull together, the industry can truly flourish.
If the four majors shops work together
we can standardize the workmanship and purity
of gold and silver, reducing consumption and greatly benefiting the industry.
We can also weed out the illegal operators.
Good idea!
- Serve fruits. - Yes, sir!
I wish to set up a gold association and elect a president
to help protect the interests of the industry.
You have such insight.
Competitors should help each other out.
Better to make friends than enemies.
After all, if one fails, the others are in danger.
Yes!
I'll report your suggestion to the court.
Thank you for your help.
You're welcome.
- Cheers! - Cheers!
A gold association is a good idea. You have my support.
If Minister Law doesn't object, my Mak Lee Gold will follow suit.
Great... The golden chicken is famous, try some.
Help yourselves, our treat.
Master Ting, you're new to Cheung On
yet you have done the industry such a huge service.
I'm so ashamed.
You flatter me...
I need you guys to show me around.
Gentlemen, the four majors act on their own.
A snake cannot crawl without its head.
We must elect someone capable as the president
for the association to function properly.
I agree...
We need someone to take the lead.
Since I made the suggestion, I'd be happy to serve the industry.
To lead the industry, this person must be capable and fair.
Willing to work, and make a contribution.
Someone others acknowledge and respect.
You flatter me...
It's Madam Loi Hei.
- You're right! - Madam Loi Hei.
- Madam Loi Hei, what a coincidence!
Master Sun! Master Mak!
I meant to invite you and your sons to a chrysanthemum feast.
You're too kind.
Master Kam once did me a huge favor. I will never forget that.
I mean to thank you properly.
I know nothing about any favors. Thanking me is an overstatement.
But we can always get together to catch up.
I'm meeting Master Lau and his wife upstairs.
Let's talk later.
Master Mak, let's say hello to Master Lau.
Master Ting, we'll be right back.
Go ahead...
After you, Madam Loi Hei!
Thank you.
Madam Loi Hei, we were talking to Ting Fung Gold
about setting up a gold association.
A gold association?
We're buying him dinner, and he talks about
hosting a chrysanthemum feast for someone else.
They stumble over themselves to kiss up to Ting Loi Hei. I can't stand it.
He was just praising me for my contribution
and then turned around and kowtowed to her.
These people are snobbish and treacherous.
Hold it!
What if they make her president?
I would have dug the well for her!
We're losing on both ends.
It's so unfair!
Heung Moon Lau's goose is the best.
It's perfect with a jug of red wine.
You don't need to keep me company, I'm doing fine.
I told you being a Prince has eight advantages. You need not worry about me.
You should head back to the shop.
I know you're fine, I just have a craving for goose.
We'll get Dor Shau a drumstick so we can all share the taste!
All right... Brother Pok!
Have you eaten? Please join us.
I can't, I'm meeting someone about selling my stand.
Sell your stand? Why?
Thanks to you.
You didn't get your divorce.
You said you were going to take charge of your life!
I put all my eggs in one basket thinking I could retire with the winnings.
Now? I have nothing left.
I'm so sorry! How much do you need?
Tell me, I'll loan it to you.
No thanks, I'll take care of it.
You'd better keep that money for yourself.
You're probably no better off than I am.
What do you mean?
Since you didn't get the divorce as expected
I asked for a fortune-telling on your behalf.
The sign was seven by seven, to run away.
My guess is you have tough days ahead of you.
- Really? - Seven by seven?
I should run away?
Seven is a bad omen.
Are you sure?
That's all I can say. Take care of yourself.
Don't take it to heart.
If he was any good, he would be rich.
Watch it! You're in a hurry to reincarnate?
How did you know? My uncle has been dead for seven days
so I have to get home for his service so he can reincarnate soon.
First we have seven by seven, now a man who died seven days ago. Such bad mojo!
No sweat! Seven by seven may be ominous, but it can also be lucky.
'You'll bounce back when you hit rock bottom.'
There's still a chance.
What chance? The man is dead.
- No! To sum it all up: seven. - Seven?
The seven outs!
The Princess is so ferocious, she's capable of violating them everyday.
Yes! We don't need much, just one or two will do.
We can get rid of her just the same.
We're in luck!
That means my luck is about to change.
It's that way...
Two appearances produce four images.
Four images produce eight divination symbols.
The number seven reminded me of the seven outs.
As long as that shrew violates one of them...
'Fail to produce a son, commit adultery, show no respect for the in-laws,'
'gossiping, stealing, jealousy and illness.'
The most horrifying 'seven rules for abandoning a wife'?
Which one will you use on the Princess?
She's eating us up like an ulcer, we're better off dead!
Rather than wait for our doom, we should make a preemptive move.
There's still a slim chance we'll survive.
She doesn't love Dor Luk anyway, she couldn't care less when he passed out.
The sooner they get a divorce, the better.
I'm so glad you understand.
The first condition of the seven outs is failure to produce an heir.
The time limit is five years.
You've only been married a few months, this one doesn't apply.
Maybe I could... make her commit adultery.
It'll be a piece of cake. I'll slip a drug in her wine.
We'll pay someone to go to her room.
When the Princess becomes delirious and takes off her clothes, we will...
- Adulterer! - Bitch!
- Adulterers! - You shrew!
How dare you!
What's going on?
We'll catch her red-handed.
We'll pay the adulterer to leave town.
No one can testify for her.
So what if she's a Princess?
Divorce her!
- No! - No?
A woman's reputation is the most important thing.
If you charge her for committing adultery, she can't remarry.
That's exactly what Ting Choi Wong did to my mother.
She died with a grievance.
If we do the same to the Princess
we're no different from that shameless couple.
What if we get retribution?
That's like an old man eating congee.
What?
No teeth (shame).
It's beneath us to do something so nasty.
Adultery is out.
Then what?
Illness.
Make her sick.
Her hair falling out is an illness.
Add a tasteless and colorless drug to her food.
Her hair will grow back, it's not too nasty.
A Princess with an illness...
Divorce her!
- No! - Again?
A woman's hair is very precious. Taking her hair is like taking her life.
You want to divorce her, not kill her.
It's beneath us to do something so nasty.
Illness is out too.
Only four conditions are left.
She scolds us all the time, that's being quarrelsome.
The sooner we nail her with multiple charges
the sooner I'll be free.
We must be decent and kind, and minimize the damage done to her.
- Theft! - What?
She's a Princess. Even if we frame her, His Majesty won't throw her in jail.
He'll only put her under house arrest and make her copy scriptures.
She can even practice her calligraphy. It'll be good for her!
Divorce her!
But...
No buts! We'll nail her for theft.
Let's do it.
Mother, this is the only feasible charge.
I meant to say there's also the charge of disrespect for the in-laws.
We agreed we have to go all the way.
First we nail her for theft
then disrespect for in-laws and...
Granny Kam, your ginseng soup is ready!
I'm bringing it in.
Come in.
Look at the new leaves...
Good sign...
Hello, everyone.
You're all here! I'll bring your ginseng soup.
No thanks.
- For Madam Loi Hei and Madam Yuk? - No thanks.
- I want peony radish cake. - I want sweet dumplings.
Three more bowls, extra sugar for me.
- Less sugar for me. - No sugar for me.
- Right away! - Hurry!
Thank goodness we didn't give it away.
Keep it down!
We'll need to fix Sz.
What?
She's tight with the Princess, she might...
What does two-five-four mean?
You don't have two-five-four in the Game of Leaves.
You don't get it, Grandma?
Explain to her.
During the Warring States period, Emperor Qi wanted to avenge So Chun.
He lied about So Chun being a spy and put out a reward
of 1,000 taels of gold to whoever killed So Chun.
Four people came forward to claim the reward, thinking they'd get a reward.
Emperor Qi instead had them executed.
Hence forth, all traitors, or those who are treacherous
are referred to as two-five.
That's why Sz is two-five-four?
Someone should lure her away so she won't spoil our plan.
Me?
I'm glad you're so understanding.
That's not what I meant.
It's settled!
May I suggest we call this Operation two-five-four?
To the two-five-four!
We're counting on you.
Why did you give me the day off?
You haven't taken any time off since the day you came to us.
Siu Yuk wanted you to get some rest.
Why did we come all the way out here to the Guanyin Temple?
You're new in town, you don't know about the local traditions.
This temple is very lucky.
Good! I will pray for your family!
I hope everyone will be safe and sound.
I also want to pray for Master Luk and the Princess.
I hope Guanyin will let them stay together forever and ever.
Don't do that!
Why?
Each temple looks after one thing. You're from out of town
this temple protects out-of-towners. That's why I brought you here.
If you wish to pray for Grandma
go to the one on the eastern side of town.
That's far away!
People worship the Three Deities.
The Longevity Deity will look out for Grandma.
For Dor Fook and Siu Yuk, you need the one on the western side.
It's famous for people who want to pray for babies.
For Dor Luk and the Princess, you need the one on the southern side.
It's famous for happy marriages.
Hitting them all will take three or four days!
No problem! Siu Yuk wanted you to rest.
Greetings, Princess.
At ease! You need me for something?
I'm bored, I want to play the Game of Leaves.
Again? We better not.
Why not?
I don't want you to pass out again.
Not this time.
Last time was because I haven't played in a while.
I saw a magpie this morning, that's a good sign.
I'm sure I'll beat you.
See that magpie?
Magpie? Where?
It's gone now, you didn't see it?
That proves I have better luck than you.
Sz is not here, three of us won't be any fun.
Right! We'll wait for Sz.
Have some tea.
No, I won't intrude much longer.
Granny Kam.
- Yes? - You left your bracelet.
Thank you... how clumsy of me!
I didn't realize I dropped it.
Luckily I left it here. If I lost it on the street, I'd never see it again.
I better have some tea.
I thought you were leaving.
Right! I'm so forgetful in my old age.
I'm going...
You seem distracted today.
You look rather pale! Are you sick?
Maybe...
Bring me Father's ice lotus, ginseng from Changbai Shan and glossy ganoderma.
Send them over to the Kams.
Yes, Princess.
There's no need...
The weather is tricky.
You must take good care of yourself.
That's right.
Escort Granny Kam home. Make sure they make her a tonic.
Yes, Princess.
Thank you, Princess.
- This way... - Watch your step.
I meant to leave something behind but I get escorted away instead.
I'm such a klutz, can't do something so simple.
Now the show can't go on.
It's all right, Grandma.
Remember the spirit of the Kams?
We'll think of something else.
Yes, we'll find another way.
We'll think of something else.
You already have a plan?
Yes! All women's downfall... jealousy!
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