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[Can't Buy Me Love]
Episode 29
The sky clears up after the rain. I hear wedding bells for Dor Shau.
- Of course! - You bet!
To me, you're a gem. I hope we can always be together.
Make sure you beat Yuman Kit in professing your love, and propose!
How do you rate both men?
How would you grade them?
Yuman Kit is a four and Master Shau is a six.
Dor Shau still has the edge.
An extra chopstick is no big deal, but a threesome is one too many.
A wine pot can go with different cups
but a wine cup cannot go with more than one pot.
You can get to the point.
Then I'll cut to the chase.
Sz and I love each other.
I went to Jade House to buy 'Love in Bloom'
as an engagement gift for Sz.
I heard you have fallen for her as well.
We invited you for a drink hoping to make you back off, by dropping hints.
Dor Shau and Sz have been through thick and thin.
We hope you'll help them fulfill their wish.
I appreciate your honesty.
A gentleman won't deprive someone else of their pleasure.
Sz Tak is a fair lady indeed.
I'll give you the 'Love in Bloom' and I wish you all the best.
Thank you for your understanding.
If it's an engagement present, it's best if you tie it with a lover's knot.
I'm sure it'll mean a lot to Sz Tak.
Interesting!
Thank you for your suggestion.
I'm grateful for your help.
Now everything is settled... cheers!
- Cheers! - Cheers!
What brings you here?
I came to say goodbye.
You're leaving? Why so suddenly?
I wish you and Master Shau all the best.
You knew?
He found out I have fallen in love with you.
He came to explain to me.
Dor Shau spoke to you? Did you...
No! We had a nice chat.
You didn't give me an answer in the Palace.
I know now that you're in love with someone else.
I'm sorry to put you in a difficult position.
Not at all, there's no need to apologize.
Since you love each other, why should I butt in?
Loving someone means you want them to be happy.
Master Yuman...
It's hard to find a kindred spirit.
I hope we'll always be good friends.
Of course! We'll always be friends.
Except I have yet to repay your kindness.
There's something you can do for me.
What is it?
Two years ago, when I came to Cheung On
I met an old lady Granny Yung.
She has no one to support her.
I gave her money and promised to visit her each time I come to Cheung On.
I'm not sure when I'll be back again. I hope you can look after her for me.
No problem!
I'm going to see her tomorrow. Can you come with me?
Sure!
Granny Yung, it's Yuman Kit.
Maybe she went to the market.
Did she move away?
She's over there.
She's dead? How did that happen?
Don't be sad, life is unexpected...
I don't even know when and how she died.
I came too late.
What's wrong? Are you all right?
I've had asthma since I was a kid.
I'm just short of breath. I'll be fine in a bit.
What?
Don't worry!
How are you feeling?
What are you looking for?
My medication...
Let me help you!
I'm just passing by, I didn't see anything.
Don't get this wrong.
He's sick, I'm trying to find his medication.
Carry on. I didn't see anything.
I found it! Is this it?
Well?
The medication takes time.
I'm fine now, thank you.
We're closing, stop talking! Go pack up.
Yes, Master Fook.
Master Luk.
We need to talk! Where's Dor Shau?
Upstairs, doing the books.
You want him? I'll get him for you.
Don't tell him!
What is it?
I heard from the market
Sz and Yuman Kit had a rendezvous outside of town.
They were very intimate.
What?
Wrong! Yesterday after work, people said they met outside of town
and had a love affair in a hut.
What?
Wrong! That's contradictory.
Yuman Kit is rich, why would they meet up in a hut?
What I heard last night was Yuman Kit bought a house for Sz Tak.
What?
Wrong again!
This morning, I heard Yuman Kit met Sz at the house outside of town.
He turned violent and raped her.
What?
Wrong again! This is the absolute truth.
Yuman Kit and Sz Tak had a thing going.
She offered herself to her benefactor.
They meet occasionally for a fling.
What can you do? They're consenting adults.
What? Who told you?
I heard from Lin at the west part of town.
Butcher Wing from the north side told me last night.
Undertaker Bing told me this morning.
You just came back.
Don't tell me you heard as well.
I was out of town. The fishmonger from the next village told me.
What?
It has spread already?
Idle gossips like this are unfounded.
Don't repeat what you've heard.
Whoever dares to say a word...
We will...
What if I ask them?
- Dor Shau! - Master Shau!
What else have people said?
Let's get drunk.
Dor Luk spoke to the Princess.
Sz went with Yuman Kit to visit a granny.
The granny was dead and Yuman Kit had an asthma attack.
Sz tried to help him and people got the wrong idea.
Sz wouldn't watch a man die. You wouldn't either, right?
- I know, but... - Men and women should keep their distance.
They have a history...
Men and women alone should be discreet.
Sz is not a loose woman.
She wouldn't do anything indecent.
Yuman Kit is a respectable gentleman.
There's nothing illicit between them.
What worries me is the gossip.
Gossip stops with the wise.
As long as Dor Shau doesn't mind.
I never said I do.
Besides, I trust Sz.
What?
Why do you look like you're in pain?
Exactly! You're moping.
Because I worry how the gossip may affect Sz.
She might be so embarrassed, she goes into hiding.
He's worried about Sz.
After all, she's still single.
Gossip like this can be embarrassing.
- That's true! - We should not disturb her.
Give her time to herself.
Let this whole mess die down.
- Cheers! - That's true!
Sz Tak.
Master Yuman, your condition...
Don't worry, I'm fine now.
I came to thank you for saving my life.
Don't mention it, I didn't do anything.
If I didn't take you to see Granny Yung
none of this would have happened and there wouldn't be any rumors.
It's the woodcutter's fault, not yours.
I have a clear conscience, I don't mind.
You don't?
Gossip can be a fearful thing. A woman's reputation is important.
We can't undo the situation.
We can't find the woodcutter to clarify what happened.
The woodcutter is not the only one who can clear your name.
- Someone else can. - Who?
The government matchmaker.
What?
I started this mess, I have an obligation.
I'll go to the government matchmaker.
I want to marry you.
You want to marry me to stop the gossip?
No! I'm marrying you for your virtues.
It would be my pleasure.
I...
I know you love Master Shau, but life can be unexpected.
Perhaps it's Heaven's will.
We'll be good for each other.
I don't know what to say.
Let me think about it.
Yes, marriage is not a trifling matter.
You should think it over, I'll wait.
Master Shau.
What is it?
Miss Sz Tak has a letter for you.
Goodbye, Master Shau.
'Master Shau, I'm sure you heard of inappropriate behavior'
'between me and Master Yuman'
'I have a clear conscience. The incident is a mere rumor.'
'Still, gossip can be a fearful thing.'
'Now that my reputation has been compromised'
'if you choose to be with me, you may become a laughingstock'
'and it may affect the reputation of your family.'
'I only want to know if you mind.'
'If you choose to be with me, meet me at the bun shop at seven o'clock.'
'If you don't show up, I'll understand you had a change of heart'
'and I will not bother you anymore.'
- Sz Tak! - Master Sham.
Why are you alone? Where's the young man?
He should be coming.
I'm meeting him at seven o'clock. I'm early.
I'll make birthday buns for you.
Hey, come back!
A dead end! You won't get away!
I'm sorry, we're closing.
A true expert is like you, skillful and with a kind heart.
People like you are rare.
Bravo, Master Shau.
We won!
We were one bite from winning. I couldn't let you lose.
You're so sweet, Master Shau.
Sz!
He's here!
You're finally here!
I know I'm not the one you're waiting for.
I'm sorry to let you down.
You're soaking wet, and it's very late. Let me take you home.
If you want to wait, I'll wait with you.
I guess he took offense.
I thought true love would prevail.
I really thought we could overcome anything.
I guess it was just my wishful thinking.
I was being foolish.
I'm sorry, it was my fault.
No, it's Heaven's will, I can't change it.
Don't be sad, you still have me.
I'll take care of you and make you happy.
I'll block the rain for you and help you overcome every difficulty.
No matter what happens, I'll see you through.
I'll never leave you. You'll never be alone.
You got wet in the rain. Drink ginger tea to chase away the chills.
To win the woman of his dreams, who cares about a little rain?
Master Yuman is a man of striking appearance.
All women would throw themselves at his feet.
No wonder Ng Sz Tak fell for him.
Kam Dor Shau alone can't beat him.
They're destined to be apart.
'Love in Bloom'? Too bad.
No one can take away what I want.
Kam Dor Shau missed the appointment.
Sz Tak thought he took offense, and chose me.
That'll give me an excuse to stay.
Ng Sz Tak is stupid.
Everything turned out the way you planned it.
Sz Tak is very simple-minded.
She still believes Granny Yung exists
and that the woodcutter circulated the rumors.
She's my pawn to rope in Princess Chiu Yeung.
I'll gain the trust of that fatuous Emperor.
That will help me with the cause.
Greetings, Master.
At ease, you need not find me an excuse to stay in Cheung On.
Everything turned out as planned.
You have worked undercover for so long.
The time is ripe, we'll take action soon.
The days are numbered...
Oh my goodness, he's still in a daze.
Robbers these days are vicious.
Why did they hit him on the head?
They can easily do irrevocable damage.
How is he, Doctor Mok?
He's very sick.
What?
Give it back...
He's talking gibberish.
Relax, I'll prescribe a tranquilizer.
He'll be able to sleep better. He'll feel better when the fever breaks.
Thank you.
Leung Sun, make him peony radish congee.
Prepare his medication day and night.
Dor Shau is injured? What happened?
Chiu Yeung.
The night watchman found him in an alley.
He was unconscious and soaking wet.
What?
Luckily, he recognized him and sent him home.
How is he?
His fever is running high.
He's unconscious and mumbling.
He's talking gibberish.
Shall I send for an imperial doctor?
I'll be in the Palace anyway.
You didn't tell me.
The Tibetan ambassador is here.
Father is hosting a feast in his honor and summoned all the Princesses.
Sz is invited as well.
The envoy must have brought treasures.
Father wants to donate them to charity, that's why he also invited Yuman Kit.
No wonder!
Yuman Kit and Sz will be together.
Needless to say, they have a relationship.
I see.
They're an item now.
Dor Shau has been jilted.
No wonder he resorted to drinking.
But alcohol only made things worse and he got hit on the head by muggers.
He's injured and his heart is broken. Now we get the full picture.
I feel so sorry for him.
You sound like you know, are you sure?
I'm sure of it.
Sz chose Yuman Kit? No wonder!
Chiu Yeung, don't mention this to Sz.
Don't make things difficult for her.
We'll take turns to look after Dor Shau.
- Go to the Palace as planned. - I will.
Go away...
You have a fever.
Go...
I'll go when you get better.
Sz...
We're here for you.
Be good and get some sleep.
- Mom Loi Hei! - Mom Loi Hei!
Well? How is he?
The fever broke!
Let us take over.
What time is it?
Don't get up... how do you feel?
I must go...
He's still in a daze.
Give him a tranquilizer so he can sleep.
Let him rest, time will lessen the pain.
- No! - What?
I have to see Sz.
I really must see her.
Be good!
- Why do you want to see her? - Exactly!
Get some sleep!
She wants to see me.
- What? - What?
She wrote me a letter.
A letter?
Lie down, we'll look for it.
What letter?
Search his robe.
- Is it there? - Yes!
Let me see.
'Master Shau'
'I'm sure you heard of inappropriate behavior between me and Master Yuman.'
'I have a clear conscience. The incident is a mere rumor.'
'But gossip can be a fearful thing.'
'Now that my reputation has been shaken, if you choose to be with me'
'you may become a laughingstock'
'and it may affect the reputation of your family.'
'I only want to know if you mind.'
'If you choose to be with me, meet me at the bun shop at seven o'clock.'
'If you don't show up, I'll understand you had a change of heart'
'and I will not bother you anymore.'
Sz loves Dor Shau. They only missed their chance.
He wanted to see her last night.
I don't mind... I believe you.
Hold this!
Sz!
Wait for me!
- Dor Shau! - Wait for me!
Get up, Dor Shau! Go see Sz!
Get up, Dor Shau!
He just took a tranquilizer. He won't wake up.
Leung Sun, fix him a stimulant.
- Yes! - Hurry!
Dor Luk, see if Chiu Yeung has left for the Palace.
Get up, Dor Shau! You must change...
Get up, son!
- Here. - Come on.
Hold him... Drink this, Dor Shau.
You must wake up and go after Sz.
Hey.
He won't drink it!
- What now? - Hold him.
- Let me. - Splash it on him!
Watch it!
- Oh my goodness! - What?
Too late! They already left.
- What? - What?
Maybe it's Heaven's will.
They keep missing each other.
The road to happiness is full of setbacks.
Let's wait until Sz returns from the Palace.
Leung Sun, prepare Dor Shau's medication.
The tranquilizer or the stimulant?
Let him sleep for now.
Give him the stimulant... No, wait! Give him the tranquilizer.
I'll have the stimulant.
Chun Huai, you should have quit while you were ahead.
When Chiu Yeung was banished, you gave her the cold shoulder. Now...
I'm not afraid of her!
She gave us a hard time too.
What's wrong with hitting her while she's down?
Now that she's reinstated, Father dotes on her more than ever.
She might try to get even.
I'm not afraid of her.
If she gives you a hard time, we'll help you.
You're so good to me.
Chiu Yeung, how have you been?
Hello!
Greetings, Princesses.
At ease.
You seem to be in high spirits.
You must be in conjugal bliss.
Thanks for your concern.
We must have a party tonight.
Exactly! You even get along so well with the fake Princess.
You're so forgiving, Chiu Yeung.
That's because Sz Tak has moral character.
People in the Palace will bring flowers to a brocade
few would bring coal in the winter like Sz Tak.
The Princess has been kind to me.
I must do my best to help when she's in trouble.
You both sing the same tune.
You're even closer than blood sisters.
I'm glad you're back.
Father is hosting a feast tonight, why don't we--
Luckily, you're not the only one Father loves.
We're also invited to the feast.
I better go see Father, excuse me.
Did you see that? She was sneering! What does that mean?
I'm the Tibetan ambassador.
By order of our Emperor and Empress, I brought 3,000 pearls
500 pieces of treasure, silk, satin, and 300 jars of wine.
I hope you'll accept them.
Princess Wencheng led her maids to make the silk and wine for Your Majesty.
My daughter is the Empress who has earned the Emperor's love.
That alone is a big enough gift.
The gifts you brought are precious. I'd like to share them with the people.
Do you have any objection?
I'm sure the Emperor will agree with your act of kindness.
Very well... Yuman Kit!
Yes, Your Majesty?
I'll hand these items to you for charity.
Use the money you raise for the benefit of the people.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Ambassador, I have prepared a pack of horses for your Emperor.
Thank you for your kindness.
Rather than send the Emperor horses, why not make his wish come true?
What would that be?
A few years ago, the Emperor's uncle visited your country.
He had the honor of meeting Princess Chun Huai.
He was very impressed with her unyielding character.
She was married back then, but we hear that she is recently divorced.
I have been charged with a proposal of marriage for him.
The Emperor's uncle? He must be old.
He just turned 60.
By Tibetan standard, he's in his prime.
I'm only 26.
He's a brave and experienced warrior.
He'll make a good match for the Princess.
Besides, you resemble his dead wife.
You have a face he couldn't forget.
I'd be his second wife?
No, he has six concubines. You'd be number seven.
Number seven?
If Princess Chun Huai becomes a royal concubine
the friendship between our countries will be stronger than ever.
You have a point.
This joke is not funny.
That's great, Chun Huai!
Chiu Yeung, you agree to this marriage?
Princess Wencheng went to Tibet less than a year ago
but she has already made an outstanding achievement
by teaching the Tibetans to grow crops, raise silkworms, and weave.
Princess Wencheng has done so much for the Tibetans
and she's loved and adored by all.
Chun Huai, you're smarter and more capable.
I'm sure you'll achieve more.
Princess Chiu Yeung is most wise.
If Princess Wencheng can contribute to society
Chun Huai can do the same, provided she overcomes her illness.
My illness?
To put it nicely, she's unyielding. To put it bluntly, she's a maniac.
Worse yet, she's crazy.
Her husband was beaten up so badly, he eventually asked for a divorce.
But Tibet is so advantageous, it'll help cure her illness.
My divorce, and whether or not I beat up my husband, is none of your business.
There she goes again!
Don't get too agitated.
There's nothing to it.
Sometimes she's depressed, sometimes she's agitated.
Sometimes she's sad and sometimes worried.
It's no big deal.
I only lose control occasionally.
I'm either gentle like a lamb or as ferocious as a wolf.
My sisters are used to it, they're not surprised.
You mentioned Tibet is advantageous.
If Princess Chun Huai comes to Tibet
we'll consult the best doctors to cure her illness.
Pardon me, the old Prince has so many concubines.
How much does he love Princess Chun Huai?
Can he really take care of her?
Of course! He has 3,000 maids.
Yes, but there's only one husband.
The old Prince's love is boundless, like an eternal stream.
That means he won't stop for any woman.
A woman, despite her talents, longs for a loving husband.
A husband who cherishes her. A husband who protects her.
Your prince cannot devote himself to one woman.
How can he make Princess Chun Huai happy?
His Majesty can be assured, there's no doubt about the Prince's love.
Can he guarantee there won't be a number eight or number nine?
Will he abandon Chun Huai in times of trouble?
I don't understand.
I was in a predicament earlier, but Prince Dor Luk stuck with me.
He taught me the meaning of true love.
Your Prince loves more than one person.
Does he even know the meaning of love?
Chun Huai is ill, that's a fact.
She won't get well over night.
Your Emperor is my good friend.
I give him the best of what I have, especially when it comes to marriage.
I cannot marry off a sick Princess, and become a laughingstock.
If your Prince fancies an unyielding girl, I'll find him someone he approves.
Your Majesty, may I suggest we hold the charity sale
in the name of Emperor Songtsan Gampo and Princess Wencheng
so the people can appreciate their benevolence?
Good idea! Any objection, Ambassador?
As you wish, Your Majesty.
Very well! Please sit down!
A toast to you, Ambassador!
Chiu Yeung, thank goodness you spoke up for Chun Huai last night.
Even Sz Tak came forward.
As her sisters, we dared not say a word, or try to help Chun Huai.
That's because I was presumptuous and reckless.
Who would dare to oppose a proposal by the ambassador?
I didn't expect Chiu Yeung and Sz Tak to speak up for me.
I thought Princess Chiu Yeung was rubbing it in at first
but I knew she wouldn't.
Family is important to her, she loves you.
I thought she was trying to get even, but you returned good for evil.
With the Kams, I've learned better than returning good for evil.
I thought because I'm a Princess, I'll get anything I want.
I became an unruly Princess who was rotten to the core.
I was arrogant when I married Dor Luk, and I bossed him around.
I thought money could buy me anything.
When my luck changed, the Kams helped me through a tough time.
I knew then that money can't buy love.
My mother-in-law is right about one thing.
Family is worth more than gold.
If the Kam brothers can be of one mind, we can do the same.
Family is worth more than gold.
We should ponder its true meaning.
Sisters must help each other.
- Cheers! - Come.
Cheers!
- You're not drinking, Sz Tak? - I'm included?
Chiu Yeung's sister is our sister.
I'm glad I have family now! Cheers!
I also learned from the Kams that love is worth more than gold.
Love is more than gold?
The love between husband and wife is like alchemy.
It turns gold dust into pure gold.
You must polish it continuously before you have true love.
Chun Huai, do you miss Prince Tak Leung?
A little.
You have no appetite? Everything reminds you of him?
A little.
Each day feels like three years?
That means you're still in love with him.
You had your divorce in a fit of anger.
It's too late now.
You can't patch up a broken mirror.
We'll invite him over for a get together.
You can have a nice long chat under the moon.
A husband who loves you is hard to come by.
After Father's feast for Master Yuman, we'll work on your reconciliation.
Thank you.
Have some tea, Master Shau.
The Princess left the Palace with Sz.
They should be back soon.
Dor Shau, when Sz gets back, tell her what's on your mind.
I'll back you up.
Me and the baby will back you up too.
Her Highness, Princess Chiu Yeung.
- Princess. - Dor Luk.
You're home!
I was planning to go to your house.
I know you were coming, that's why I'm here.
The ambassador came to ask for Chun Huai's hand in marriage
on behalf of the Emperor's uncle.
Sz and I talked him out of it.
Yuman Kit helped us too, that's why Father held a feast for him.
Speak up.
Father also granted Yuman Kit's request and approved his marriage to Sz.
- Marriage? - Marriage?
Congratulations! Yuman Kit loves you.
I'm sure he'll take good care of you.
Thank you.
I'm going to Yizhou with him to visit his brother and sister-in-law.
Princess, I better go pack.
Excuse me, Madam Loi Hei.
Dor Shau!
Mother!
Take your medication.
Thanks, Mother.
Grandma and I disapproved of you and Sz because of family status.
The result was the plight you're in now. I'm sorry.
Please don't say that.
If I didn't meddle, your life would have been much smoother.
I sent you to Shaolin when you were little and made life difficult for you.
When you finally came home, after a decade
I tried to keep you from the woman you love.
Even now, I'm still meddling.
I ruined your chance for happiness.
I pointed you in the wrong direction, for nothing.
That's not true, Mother..
You can always turn around.
- Hello. - Mom Loi Hei.
- Mother. - Mom Loi Hei.
Dor Luk told me everything. Let's go talk to Sz right now.
- I don't think so. - Why?
- What? - What?
I thought you gave up on her because of the rumors.
That's why I didn't stop Father.
Sz is still here, talk to her now.
If she leaves with Yuman Kit tomorrow, you won't be able to talk to her.
- That's right! - Yes!
So what if Sz knows?
His Majesty gave his word.
There's no turning back.
Sz is sentimental and loyal.
I don't want to put her on the spot.
I only want her to be happy.
Now that everything is settled, I have no other wish.
Perhaps this is Heaven's will.
I believe in fate.
Loving someone doesn't mean I must marry her.
It's enough to know she's happy.
Mother, you didn't point me in the wrong direction.
Sending me to Shaolin gave me a chance to learn the four offers.
Four offers?
Offer confidence, joy, hope, and convenience to others.
Chiu Yeung, I ask you not to tell Sz.
Consider giving me hope.
I want her to be happy.
I'm confident if she's happy, I'm happy.
I'm surprised you're so sensible.
I'm an adult, I'll carry on this path.
We'll keep you company.
I'm sure you'll be happy.
That is so noble of him.
Offer confidence, joy, hope, and convenience to others.
One more thing I learned from the Kams.
The Tang Emperor made things easy for us.
When we achieve our good cause, we must thank him properly.
That fool approved of your marriage to Sz.
We'll have the perfect excuse to openly ship weapons into Cheung On
as part of the betrothal gift.
I'll go to Yizhou tomorrow under the pretense of meeting my brother
when in fact I'll liaise with General Wong Meng.
With Sz Tak as my amulet, everything will go smoothly.
I'll try to drive a wedge between Tang and Tibet.
We can profit from their conflict, and strike a fatal blow to Tang.
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