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[Can't Buy Me Love]
Episode 30
I know you love Master Shau, but life can be unexpected.
Perhaps it's Heaven's will.
We'll be good for each other.
Father granted Yuman Kit's request and approved his marriage to Sz.
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.
Yuman Kit loves you. I'm sure he'll take good care of you.
Loving someone doesn't mean I must marry her.
It's enough to know she's happy.
I've been all over Cheung On.
I chose a place to open our first branch.
Kam's Gold is an old shop in Cheung On.
Our first branch will be called Kam's First.
We'll open Kam's Second on Peacock Street.
We'll open Kam's Third a year after that.
If we keep opening new branches, there'll always be one near you.
You bet!
The more the better.
Our children and grandchildren will inherit them all.
One for each of them.
If we each have 10 children, there'll be 30.
They'll have children, we'll have over 100 grandchildren.
Great...
What's taking Siu Yuk so long?
The Princess must still be shopping.
Siu Yuk can't walk for that long, her feet will get swollen.
They should be here soon.
Pok Yat Pok!
Dor Luk! Master Fook, Master Shau!
Brother Pok!
Business good for you?
Only because I'm good!
Tell me, is Siu Yuk having a boy or girl?
When will they have kids?
No problem.
Come... sit down!
Master Fook, if you want a son, you'll have to work extra hard.
You have a big head and full cheeks.
You'll have two daughters.
Master Shau, love comes and goes for you.
You don't have a wife, let alone a child.
That's correct.
I know... I have a long chin.
No worries in my old age and I'll have both sons and daughters.
You have such a gift.
You have children, but not by this wife.
Either way I see it, you have more than one wife.
You have one after another.
Only your second wife will bring you children.
No way!
You definitely have two wives.
How many?
Two... Greetings, Princess.
You said Dor Luk has two wives, that's annoying enough.
How dare you say I have no children!
I'm telling it as it is.
Don't be angry, it's bad for your liver.
Pok Yat Pok is not usually wrong.
Of course he's wrong.
He said I'll only have daughters.
What? That means I won't have any sons?
Do you know what you're talking about?
What you said really hurt!
You should be considerate.
You're talking nonsense.
Or you're trying to con us.
I bet we're right about you.
If you're good, I'll make you the state prophet, but you're wrong.
If I don't wreck your sign, my name is not Chiu Yeung
What are you doing? You summoned me over here.
You asked me to tell your fortune and I told you the truth.
Don't ask me if you don't believe me.
Don't blame me if you ask me.
That's because you're ineffective.
We don't believe you!
It's the 'void' symbol again, we're finished.
Again? Do it again!
Oh no! Even the turtle shell is cracked.
What happened to the coins?
They're blaming me for harassing them.
They don't want me to consult them anymore.
It's a bad sign, we're doomed.
Even the turtle shell is cracked.
We're destined to have no children.
Not if you don't believe in it.
That's true!
Pok Yat Pok is not always right. Don't believe in him.
That's true!
Besides, I don't want children. They can be such a burden.
People say children can be your enemies. All they bring you is debt.
A baby's cry gives me the chills.
I'd rather die than change a diaper.
They cry over nothing.
You worry if they don't cry. If they do, it's even worse.
They always cry in the middle of the night.
They'll only make me sick.
You'll pass out and scare me to death.
It's best we don't have any children.
We'll settle for just having each other.
You'll always be a gem to me.
We'll pick up a jade bracelet at Jade House
and then we'll eat at Hei Cheuk Lau.
Then we'll take a boat ride and pick lotus.
Fortune comes to my home as the red windmill spins...
Love is everywhere in the Kam family...
Come rain or shine, don't worry...
Prince, don't see...
You think you're having fun?
You're making me dizzy.
I forbid you to spin or I'll arrest you.
Sorry!
Run along.
Thanks, Princess.
They're so annoying.
This is no time for the dragon dance.
They're so stupid.
Let's go.
Uncle.
What now? Don't think I'll give you any candy.
You dropped this.
You're right!
Thanks! Go buy some candy.
No thanks. Mother taught me not to take anything that's not mine.
Are you unhappy? I'll give you a sweet lotus seed.
Mother said they can make you smile.
One for you... one for you.
Must you be such an angel?
Do you have to be so cute?
You're both very cute too.
They say there's a secret recipe...
I wonder if it works.
I heard there's a doctor who can help people have babies.
They say meat and fish bring girls.
Plain rice and tea brings boys.
I'd rather believe in that.
Doesn't hurt to try.
We'll try a vegetable diet.
Maybe that's too bland, how about salted fish?
All right!
Hurry, Father.
Mother and Ngan Ping are waiting for us at Hei Cheuk Lau.
Not until Minister Law picks up the wedding bracelets.
I can go after I lock up.
Minister Law is very generous.
It's a very expensive wedding present.
The bracelets weigh almost a catty.
We should return a big red packet.
Don't bother!
I'll take the bracelets.
- Give me the key... - No!
- Give it here... - Give it to him!
No, Father!
Don't move!
Yau Wai...
Stop!
Are you all right, son? Don't die on me...
Don't worry, Father is here!
I won't let anything happen to you.
Luckily, it's just a flesh wound.
Father will fetch a doctor.
26 years ago, my newborn son was kidnapped.
My wife died of a broken heart.
It was Tsui Sim who kidnapped my son.
Tsui Sim?
Luckily, I ran into her two months ago.
I gave her 1,000 taels of silver before she'd tell me my son's whereabouts.
She sold him to you.
Which means Yau Wai is my son.
Go ask Tsui Sim.
She's dead.
Dead? When?
Over a month ago. She said her creditors were after her.
She used this ring as proof. She stole it from my wife.
Why didn't you tell me?
Master Ting went through great trouble to raise you
and you get along so well.
I didn't want to break the news.
It's Heaven's grace that we met.
I don't want to go public.
I'm content if you'll just call me Father.
Now that you have found each other...
Yau Wai is your flesh and blood. He should know his own ancestors.
Are you all right, Madam Ting?
Madam Ting... are you all right?
Yan Chi!
Are you all right, Mother?
You're not my son!
My chest...
Father, get the doctor!
I'll go.
Mother...
The doctor said you must not get agitated.
You must get some rest after you take your medication.
Master Ting and Yau Wai really care about you.
I'm sorry, Yan Chi.
We only found out just now.
Say no more! I'm fine, I understand.
You do?
You didn't want me to know my son died at birth
or my heart condition would have killed me.
That's why you didn't tell me.
Actually...
You didn't want to break my heart, so you lied. I understand.
You found a replacement because you love me. I understand.
You didn't want me to be unhappy.
Now I understand how Tsui Sim was able to manipulate you.
Mother...
Don't say anymore, I told you I understand.
I'm destined to have no children.
What more can I say?
Gold and silver are nothing. You can't take them to the grave.
Title and rank are nothing. They bring endless troubles.
Spouses and children are nothing. You won't see them when you're dead.
Everything is gone with the wind.
Ginseng is good for the circulation. It's perfect for Aunt Chi and Yau Wai.
- You shouldn't have. - Don't mention it.
These robbers are rampant. You must be extra careful.
Luckily, it's just a flesh wound.
Don't worry, Aunt Chi...
When Dor Shau came back from Shaolin
it used to break my heart to see him all bruised up.
Even if you live to 100, you'll spend 99 years worrying about your children.
You won't stop until you're dead.
You worry about him dying young or growing up to be rotten.
Don't worry, Dor Fook.
Siu Yuk has a big behind, there'll be more...
Luckily, I didn't listen to your brother and adopt a child.
Someone else's child is not the same.
After all... your own flesh and blood is the most precious.
Blood is thicker than water.
Your own son is dear to you.
That's enough!
Who said blood is thicker than water?
Must you rub it in?
So what if Yau Wai is not my son? So what if my own son died at birth?
Should I kill myself too?
Only the Kams have the good fortune of having three filial sons.
I want one too.
But I can't!
Why kill my son at birth?
I carried him for 10 months.
I had labor pains too.
Why is it so unfair?
- Yan Chi. - Madam Ting!
- Mother! - Yan Chi!
Yau Wai, is it true?
Did we hear this right?
Everything she said is true. I'm not her son.
Don't cry, you've been crying for a long time.
You're breaking my heart.
Crying is bad for your health.
I'm sorry about my big mouth.
Please forgive us.
I shouldn't offend you with my nonsense.
The natural mother is not important.
It's your good fortune you have a filial son.
Uncle Wong will be worried if you're unhappy, and Yau Wai will be upset.
What's the point?
Nothing you say can compare to a word from him.
Get out of the way. Let them have a nice chat.
- Right. - Let's go.
I was chased by a dog when I was six.
You're afraid to kill a chicken, but you shooed off the dog barehanded.
Though you were bitten and bleeding, you wouldn't tell me how much it hurt.
When I had the flu at the age of 10, I had a high fever for three days.
You sat by my bed the whole time.
You had more tears than I had sweat.
When I became the government matchmaker, you slept for three days.
Because the few months between the exam and the appointment
you couldn't sleep from worrying so much.
You loved me unconditionally, without asking for anything in return.
You're my mother.
Actually, when I found out I was not your son, I was shocked.
But when I calmed down, I was fine, because you're like my natural parents.
I was worried about you because your son died at birth.
I was afraid when you realized I was bought, you'd be heartbroken and sad.
You have cried and sweated enough.
Give me the chance.
Let me look after you for the rest of my life.
You must preside over my wedding.
You're still my children's Grandma.
I promise you I'll always be your filial son.
You'll never shed another tear for me.
You'll only laugh, alright, Mother?
Give me a hug.
- Mother. - My son.
Madam Ting was crying her eyes out, I'm getting really worried.
Should we check on them?
If I found out my son was not mine...
Don't worry, it'll be all right.
Dor Fook and Dor Luk are not mine, but I love them just the same.
The pregnancy is only nine months. Raising a child is a lifetime's work.
I've always treated him like my own.
It's inevitable for Yan Chi to be sad
but nothing can sever the ties between her and Yau Wai.
As a mother, no matter how upset we are
one word from the child can chase away any heartache.
Yes! When Mom Loi Hei is upset, Dor Fook and I tell jokes.
If Dor Shau puts in a word too, Mom Loi Hei can't be upset any more.
What's so funny?
Aunt Chi...
Are you all right?
You feel short of breath? Dizzy?
I'm fine now. You want me to feel sick?
Of course not! I'm feverish if you're dizzy.
I get ringing in my ears if your eyes are blurry.
If you injure your left hand, my right foot hurts.
Nothing must happen to you.
Looks like Yau Wai was the best cure.
My good son promised me that after he marries Ngan Ping
their firstborn will take our last name.
His second child will be a Law.
We'll have grandchildren!
Really?
Ngan Ping and I will do whatever makes Mother happy
Ngan Ping, after you're married, just focus on having children.
Two in three years or four in six years. Don't stop until you give us a son.
Yes, Mother.
Ngan Ping, you'll be very busy.
What if she has a son right away?
Maybe even twins!
That would be great!
You suppose that's too much to ask of Minister Law?
Yau Wai said he'll take care of it.
Don't worry, I'll speak to him.
Minister Law said you would be here at 5:30.
I didn't expect you so soon.
I'm sorry to intrude.
It's all right! Have a seat, I'll prepare the food.
Make yourself at home, Minister Law will be here shortly.
Thank you.
We'll play football and have a drink.
We can talk about anything.
It shouldn't be hard to bring it up.
I'm counting on you.
We can deploy the troops when they arrive.
When the time is right, we'll launch an attack on Tang.
I've waited 20 years for this.
By then, our Turkish army...
Turkish army? Who are you?
Yau Wai? What are you doing here?
Stay away!
No one must know about this.
No! He's my son.
- I know, but... - Stand down!
You're a Turk?
So are you.
No... that's impossible.
How can you be a Turk?
Why? What's wrong with being a Turk?
The Turks have invaded Tang repeatedly, bringing war to the people.
The Turks are savages, they kill innocent people.
How many have they killed?
People lost their homes because of them.
Tang and Turks are mortal enemies.
Why am I a Turk?
What's wrong with being a Turk?
You like being a Tang?
You think Turks are murderous savages?
I was an honest businessman who came to China for trade.
I was robbed, and became penniless.
Your Mother was sick.
When she gave birth to you, you were snatched by a Tang woman.
Your Mother died of a broken heart.
I couldn't find you, and returned home alone
only to find my hometown wiped out by the Tang army.
The clan was annihilated. Even the animals were killed.
Who's killing the innocent?
Who broke up my family?
Who's the bad guy? Who's the good guy?
You're a Turk, you can't change that, but you can still choose sides.
No, he can't.
Master...
He knows about our plan, he must die.
He'll only ruin the cause.
He's my son, I'll make him submit himself.
Please spare him for now.
If he betrays us by being the Li's running dog
I'll kill him myself.
Drink some tea.
You're a Turk and you're my son.
This is a fact. You have no choice.
All you can do is keep your mouth shut.
Pretend this didn't happen, life goes on.
Can it?
Yes, you're still the matchmaker.
You're Ting Choi Wong's son.
Marry Ngan Ping as planned.
When we complete our mission, you'll go home with me.
What mission? What are you doing?
You're plotting a rebellion?
Their hands are covered with Turkish blood.
An invasion is inevitable.
Anyone who stands in the way must die.
You're not the only one caught up in this.
You'll involve all those around you.
If I'm your son, promise me something.
Only if it doesn't interfere with my mission.
You must guarantee my parents' safety.
As long as they're safe, I'll do anything you ask.
You're still very concerned about them.
They raised me like their own.
I beg of you, after they settle down, Ngan Ping and I will come with you.
Alright, but this is crucial...
I must warn you not to repeat a word of this to anyone.
I wish none of this had happened.
The keys to the house.
The keys to the villa.
Keys to Ting Fung Gold and the house in Yangzhou.
The deeds to the houses and land.
Yau Wai is back! Come here!
- Yau Wai... - Father! Mother!
Well? Did Minister Law agree?
Yes, he'll do anything I ask.
- That's good! - That's great!
We'll become grandparents soon.
Ngan Ping will give us grandchildren!
We'll take them on a boat ride.
We'll be walking on air.
Yau Wai, your Mother and I have decided to go to the bank tomorrow.
We're going to transfer everything to your name.
You'll handle our household expenses.
Here are the house keys and title deeds.
Here.
Why are you giving me everything?
You're grown up, it's time you head this family.
We'll be dead soon.
Who else would inherit our assets?
- You'll bury us when the time comes. - That's right!
Don't say that! You both will live to 100.
See how much he loves you!
And you too! We'll be smiling even when we're dead!
That's right...
Minister, the gold association has decided to set a scale for a goldsmith's salary.
All the shops will standardize the pay.
You're very efficient, Madam Loi Hei.
You deserve the credit for setting up the association.
I've been very busy at the Directorate.
Maybe I'm getting old. I'm unable to do things I wanted to.
Minister Law is busy editing the records on Tang gold vessels
and choosing gold vessels for Tibet.
It has been most nerve-racking.
The Emperor turned down the ambassador's marriage proposal.
He wanted to send Songtsan Gampo some gold vessels to celebrate his birthday.
He wants to patch things up between our countries.
Prince Dor Luk, you have been here long enough to know how this operates.
Plus, you know so much about gold vessels.
You're the ideal person for this assignment.
The assignment involves diplomatic relations.
It's a very heavy burden. I'm afraid I'm not qualified.
Why are you so sure?
I think you can handle it.
I...
Pick what the Emperor wishes to send.
Give the items a grand name that's befitting of the state.
Sounds easy to me.
First pick out the items.
Then figure out the packaging.
That's a piece of cake.
Calculate the number of horses and carriages.
Plot out the route and set the date.
Then you're ready to leave for Tibet.
There's nothing to it.
That's right.
- Dor Luk... - Help him up...
Be careful!
I'm fine... something smells good!
Of course! I made this myself.
It really smells good! What is it?
It's called Loi Hei baked rice.
20% brown rice, 10% sticky rice.
You must bake the rice three times and only add meat the third time.
This is from Heaven!
You'll feel much better after you eat.
I told you I'm fine. I pass out more than I worship the gods.
Good! Dor Luk, this assignment comes once in a lifetime.
Tell Minister Law you'll do it.
You should!
You'll know how capable you are.
You'll see how good you are.
I'll back you up.
I'm going to pass out again, Princess.
You've been with the Directorate long enough.
It's time you show your true colors.
Even you think so?
Mom Loi Hei cooked for me, but my goose was already cooked.
We're only concerned about you.
I have never worked a day in my life.
I'm good for nothing, and I amount to nothing.
The assignment sounds complicated.
It's scary to think about it.
It'll probably get me killed.
Despite hurting Dor Fook and Dor Shau's feelings
I dare say you're my most capable son.
Me? In what way?
You have a way with people.
Dor Fook shoots off his mouth all the time.
Dor Shau is gaunt and lacks vigor.
But you're always smiling and amicable.
I can't take any pressure.
I pass out when I'm scared.
I'm like willow catkin floating in the water.
Great men are meant for big things.
Timing, geographical advantage and affinity with people.
You're already half way there by being amicable.
Only the elite can do that.
Stop trying to convince me. I know what and who I am.
If I were a dragon, I would have flown away.
You're wrong, Dor Luk.
You have the potential. You just haven't made use of it.
Why do you say that?
Remember this?
- Of course! - I'll never forget that.
What is it?
When he was little Dor Luk cut a taro root in half and carved a turtle on it.
He soaked it in ink and stamped my face.
I cried for a day.
A taro stamp? That's printing!
Father just used the latest printing method
to reproduce Empress Tseung Suen's guidelines
page by page on woodblock printing.
You knew about that already?
That's amazing!
There's more... look at this.
It's an old pair of pants.
It has a serious history.
Mother made them for me, but I only got to wear them once.
What happened?
Dor Luk tried to make a firecracker.
He stuffed saltpeter, sulfur and charcoal into a bamboo tube.
The bamboo tube exploded with a huge bang.
Dor Shau couldn't run away fast enough and his behind was blasted.
I had to lay in bed for two weeks.
He screams every time he sees a bamboo tube.
Don't bring that up again, it's not funny.
We're not making fun of you, it's a compliment.
A compliment?
The three great inventions of China are--
One, the compass.
Two, printing.
Three, gunpowder.
That's brilliant!
You were a kid and nobody taught you.
You're the real inventor.
You knew two of the three great inventions.
You have such insight.
Dor Luk was a smart kid with great potential.
Great minds mature slowly.
You knew about printing and gunpowder.
Sending a present to Tibet can't be all that difficult for you.
The fact that you married me proves you have rare talents.
I get it, I'm a genius.
You're trying to build my confidence.
Even though you have over-exaggerated, and practically lied through your teeth
I know you mean well.
Don't worry, I'm quite confident now.
I already have a plan I need to write down.
My thoughts are gushing out. I have a fire burning inside me.
Good!
I won't spend the night at your mansion
I'll stay here and set up office.
Remember not to disturb me.
We did it! He speaks with such confidence.
Let's not interrupt his train of thought.
Let him concentrate and get to work.
What are you doing, Mother?
I made some ginseng for Dor Luk.
I knew you would.
Mom Loi Hei! Chiu Yeung!
He doesn't need tea, a cape, or a fan.
We meant to cheer him on.
So he'll press on until he's done.
We're family, after all.
I thought you wanted him to concentrate.
Smells good! It's warm... pork buns?
What about you?
You're guilty too!
I meant to leave these by the door so he can eat them when he's hungry.
Did he pass out again?
Let's go check.
He just dropped some books.
Dor Luk!
You thought I passed out?
Yes!
Well? How did it go?
Blank paper? What happened to your plan?
What about the fire?
Doused by cold water.
Why?
I had plenty of ideas but after I checked the records
I realized gifts have been sent to Tibet
under all sort of pretentious names already.
There's golden jubilee
prosperity brought by the dragon and phoenix
and stellar tribute, to name just a few.
These are already the best.
Coming up with the name is hard enough
let alone picking out the items and arranging for transportation.
It's giving me a headache.
Princess, hold onto me...
- Sit down and get some rest... - Take it easy...
Don't be disheartened! We'll help you.
We'll get it done together.
The family must be unified.
Let's use harmony as the theme.
That's good!
I love to eat. Food is a staple need.
It's also good fortune to have enough food.
No... I'm pregnant, that's all that matters.
How about siblings?
Good idea!
I'm preparing to open a new branch. I suggest we use prosperity and wealth.
I think love conquers all.
That's good too!
The family is too common.
Food is too philistine.
Sibling is too narrow.
Love is not befitting enough.
We're back to square one.
I'm really worried, we'll see daylight soon.
Light? That's right... the glory of Buddha.
Nobody has ever used that.
What?
The glory of Buddha protects all living creatures.
Songtsan Gampo wants to build a temple. This theme is perfect.
I'll pick out instruments for Buddhist services.
Good idea!
I knew you had the potential.
Only because you helped me.
Come, let's figure out what instruments to choose.
Pass that to me...
Let's wait until tomorrow.
Siu Yuk and the baby need rest.
Dor Luk, keep up the good work.
- Mother, let's all go to bed. - All right!
The tonic and the buns will keep you company.
What?
Nine bolts of fabric for the four of us.
When the new clothes are finished, I'll have someone do a portrait for us.
We'll hang it up in the living room.
I'll get you more fabric to choose from.
This is nice, but too expensive.
You must compare prices.
You'll manage the household soon.
Let me teach you a few tricks.
Bargaining is her forte.
- Really? - Really?
First, you must bluff him to make him think he's in trouble.
Then you back off.
That's brilliant! We'll get along swimmingly.
This is quite good too.
Yes, but it's too expensive.
The craftsmanship is not that good. 30 taels is not practical.
Let's look around some more.
They are quite ordinary.
Let's go.
If you like it, I'll give it to you for 27 taels.
The store in the back has discounts.
And they throw in a free pouch.
All right... 25 taels.
24 taels.
Those leftovers you have, throw those in for us to make a quilt.
Well?
24 taels?
Forget it! Let's go!
Wait... all right... you have a deal.
You have such a keen eye.
This is top grade brocade from the Turks. It just came in.
The Turks?
It's hand-made by the Turks.
I don't want it.
Then I don't want it either.
We should buy our own goods.
To buy from the Turks is to help your enemy.
I'm only a businessman.
As a Tang, you must not forget how the Turks stationed in Cheung On
and caused us great suffering.
They robbed us and burnt our homes and land.
They raped our women and killed our men.
Families were broken because of them.
People were running scared.
Turks are our enemies.
If you make friends with the enemy, you're the enemy as well.
You're shameless to side with the Turks.
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