Not quite right.
That Ye Jingxuan just loves cooking.
And she has cooked for many others before.
Besides that...
it's more important what she refuses to let you eat rather than what she allows you to eat.
You can't take spicy food because you're injured.
She remembers that.
And this is also how Ye Binghuai marred Jingxuan's mother.
It's really my greatest regret in life.
Men must be brave.
Brave men will become the groom.
Men who are not brave, will only get to see others become the groom.
This makes sense. This makes a lot of sense!
Ding Qi, Ding Qi.
How can you do such a damn thing?
Ding Qi. Ding Qi...
What are you doing?
Why didn't you tell me you were coming?
My place and I have to tell you?
When is Lord Wei arriving?
Oh, Old man Wei said he's not coming.
Not coming? All the good food I made is wasted.
Especially this dish!
I'm telling you, this is made from top quality pears, boiled for hours.
There's only enough for a few bowls, even I can't bear to drink it.
Since he's not coming, we'll drink it.
You can't drink!
Why?
Aren't you keeping it for Lord Wei?
He's not coming, right?
Even so, you still can't drink!
Why?
Well... a fly flew in there earlier.
I'll pour it away. I... I have to pour it away.
Fine, I'll drink this one then.
You can't scoop!
What is it this time?
Because... because...
Because I want to drink it.
Can you finish such a huge bowl yourself? Give me some.
Right! I just want to drink it!
I like drinking it.
I... I am going to finish it all by myself.
Ding Qi.
You must continue your medication.
No problem. It's just some aphrodisiac.
What have I not encountered before.
This is nothing.
So hot! So hot!
I can do it! I can take it!
Water... water...
Water!
Ding Qi?
What are you doing here?
Get on with your work, I'll just stay here for a while.
What do you mean stay here? Do you know I use this water for cooking?
I know.
I'm just feeling a little hot.
You!
Your nose is bleeding?
It's all right. Get on with your work.
What's wrong with you? Earlier, you...
Is there something with you? Tell me! Are you hiding something from me?
If I tell you, you must not get upset.
Ding Qi, you jerk!
Ye Jingxuan!
You're so fierce no one would marry you!
- You're calling me fierce? I... - Ding Qi.
Lord Wei.
What sort of joke are you playing?
It's your fault!
You can still take it after eating the tonic powder? You're quite healthy.
Lord Wei, you're really quite out of line.
All right, don't be angry.
I'll be returning to the capital in a couple of days.
Before I leave, I'm giving both of you 3 presents.
Old Wei, I'm telling you, she and I are separate.
We'll never be 'both'.
Enough of your nonsense, take it or leave it.
I want it.
It's a good thing you left Black Wind.
I know you like running a restaurant.
I've asked Bai Chongyu to give me Yongcui Coirt.
From today, Yongcui Court will belong to you.
Thank you, Lord Wei.
Although Cupid is quite good, Yongcui Court is bigger.
I have some feelings for it too after running it for so long.
I couldn't bear when I had to leave then.
The 2nd gift...
don't you want to open it?
I don't trust you anymore.
Fine! Since you're so proud, this Salt License,
I will...
Old Wei, you're good!
You contributed greatly to the fact that I could help Jingxuan.
This is good. I'll keep it.
I can almost guess the expression on Bai Chongye's face when he finds out.
Jingxuan, my son Liujiang is not good enough for you.
But I have another younger son.
He's Liutao, 7 years old this year.
If you're willing, our family can still give you a name.
7 years old? Old Wei, are you joking?
Is your son weaned?
Don't interrupt. Who said I'm getting married?
I'm sparing a thought for you.
Jingxuan.
Lord Wei, I have Yongcui Court and Cupid now.
I'm busy! Busy with my career.
I'm not thinking of anything else for now.
Fine. Seems that you are not destined to be my daughter-in-law.
But you know what your father is like.
I was thinking, if you have no objections, will you be my goddaughter?
You'll have someone to rely on in future too.
Lord Wei can be considered a upper-level official.
If he becomes my godfather, I'll become the 2nd generation of an official's family.
Jingxuan?
Thank you, your Lordship, of course I'm agreeable.
Still calling me 'Lord'?
Godfather.
You're not offering me tea?
Old Wei, I'm thankful you're giving me the Salt License.
But I'm not like those educated and refined people, forget about the tea.
All right. This is for you.
I'm worried that you are too uncouth and will treat Jingxuan badly.
So I made you think the tonic powder was an aphrodisiac.
You curse and swear all the time but I didn't expect you to still have a pure heart.
I don't have to worry now.
I will make a move first.
Godpa, I cooked so much delicious food, have some before you leave.
No need. The more I see you, the more I think of your mother.
Take care.
My mother?
Godpa, farewell.
Both of you, have a good chat.
Old man Wei.
Even during modern times, no one has treated me this well.
The 3rd gift is...
Take a look.
It can't be!
Marriage proposal?
No outside food allowed.
Outside food? Look properly.
Who does this belongs to? Boss Ye!
She's Deputy Minister Wei's goddaughter, Yongcui Court's new boss!
Yongcui Court's boss is still Black Wind's Third Master.
Enough of your nonsense, are you letting us in?
No.
You!
Give me your thing and I'll let you in.
You're that Third Master who got divorced?
You!
Third Brother!
This is limited edition.
I have to place an order 3 days in advance and queue for another 6 hours!
Is this enough?
Sure.
Third Master, enjoy.
This way.
Let's go.
The ice has almost melted.
Yet you seem to be enjoying it.
I think it's quite delicious.
If you knew this is the outcome, why do it then?
I'm quite happy to see her living well now.
Why didn't you ask her how she feels?
My situation now doesn't give me the right to ask about her feelings.
But she still holds a place in your heart.
By the time the ice melts into water, it'll really be too late.
Mrs Ding, buying vegetables?
You got the wrong person.
That's impossible. Xinyi Clan's Master Ding is your husband.
He's not.
Your vegetables are quite fresh. I want this, this and this.
You want these? Just take it!
They're all for you!
How can I? How much is it?
No need! Just ask Master Ding to collect less money this month.
No, no... I...
- I'm really not... - Just take it.
Look at that. What's that?
Ding Qi.
How's that?
Surprised?
Shocked!
You don't like it?
Tie Ying told me women all like big displays of affection.
A million flowers cannot be compared the most beautiful Ye Jingxuan.
Everyone, move along. Move along.
You really think you're acting as a bossy CEO?
You've totally embarrassed me! Move aside!
Don't leave.
Why? Is it so embarrassing to be together with me?
Together? Who's together with you?
Didn't you say I was 2nd hand goods?
You won't like me.
Look what you're saying? That's in the past.
Now you're the daughter of the Deputy Minister.
So it's because you're eyeing Lord Wei's support.
No, you're mistaken.
Old Wei betrothed you to me, so I...
Betroth what? Did I agree?
I'm warning you, any more of these nonsense and we're no longer friends.
Move aside!
Don't go!
Is it because you still have feelings for that Xia Chunyu?
None of your business!
Sir, it's time they get paid so that they can go home for dinner.
Let me calculate how much it costs. 1,2,3...
You dare to ask me for money?
Didn't you say women all like such huge displays?
Sir, there's a part 2 to what Tianxiang Brothel's Mama Yao told me.
What's that?
She said normally women likes such huge displays.
But if they don't like such displays, most likely they don't like you too.
Scram!
Hear that? Master Ding's telling you to scram!
I'm telling you to scram.
Your punch must be forceful.
Your base stable.
Eldest brother.
You're here.
Come here! All of you, come here!
You seldom train them personally.
We lost the Salt License and Yongcui Court.
If this goes on we'll have to go back to our original business of being bandits.
The sun is too strong today.
Indeed strong. Feeling sorry for them?
Why didn't you feel sorry for them when you gave the Salt License to Ding Qi?
Eldest brother.
Is there some misunderstanding?
How can Ding Qi get rid of that wily old fox Ye Binghuai all on his own?
Ye Binghuai is greedy...
Yes, he is greedy, Mrs Ye is vicious, Wei Liujiang is useless.
What has this got to do with you?
Can't you just man up that you did all these for Ye Jingxuan?
Yes.
Ye Jingxuan was once my wife.
I have let her down.
Please punish me.
Sure.
Tomorrow you will go and hand over Yongcui Court.
Eldest brother.
You don't want to?
No problem.
Lord Wei admires Ye Jingxuan.
You were married and have feelings for each other. Maybe he'll give you a high post.
Why would you think that of me?
I'm giving you a way out but you refuse to take it. Have you ever liked Ye Jingxuan?
I...
If you have, then do a good job.
Make her my sister-in-law again.
Don't end up helping others win her in the end.
Even Zhenzhu can see that. What nonsense did Zhenzhu say again?
It's not important what he said. We lost Yongcui Court and the Salt License.
But now you're still worried about your reputation.
I've already decided.
Go and get ready quickly.
The account books for Yongcui Court are all here.
Is there no one left in Yongcui Court? They had to send you to do the handover?
This concerns money, you better have a closer look.
I was originally in charge of accounts.
If you did not doctor the accounts, there's no need to see it.
But I have a question for you.
Why are you still loitering in Yongcui Court?
I've already given you a space.
Just get married quickly.
I have no one to marry.
Is Xia Chunyu dead? No one to marry.
You obviously like him but acting all haughty here.
Sometimes I find it strange too.
You're neither gentle nor caring, why would Master Xia fall for you?
What do you mean?
Just come straight to the point.
You think it's only because of Ding Qi that you could get Yongcui Court?
If there's nothing else, I'm making a move.
Come back!
There's nothing wrong with the accounts.
But there's something wrong with someone. So Miss Ye mean to chase me away?
I don't mean that.
You're now the star of Yongcui Court.
In modern times, you'll be an internet sensation.
Those online nerds will be busy buying you gifts.
I'll lose a lot more money if I sack you.
Boss Ye, what are your plans then?
Very simple.
You're just younger and more popular.
At the door, welcome the guests.
Welcome the guests?
Means you'll stand at the door and shout 'Welcome' when anyone comes
But you must remember 3 points.
First, you must be loud.
Second, your bow must be at 90 degrees.
Third, your smile must be sincere.
Show 8 teeth. Any more or less will make you look like a hypocrite.
Fine.
I will go and welcome the guests.
But is it really what you want? To humiliate me?
Wait, what do you mean?
Don't look down on ordinary workers like us.
Stop there!
right, the sight of you irks me.
I just want to humiliate you. So what's the big deal?
You're just younger, prettier, fairer, bustier than me and got to know him earlier.
You started working with him earlier.
And busty is no longer the trend now! Flat chests are popular now!
I'm happy to be flat chested!
Sure.
I'll go and do it.
Yiyi.
What's wrong with you?
Did she bully you?
You better settle your problems with her.
So be it!
I'm making her welcome guests at the door. You have a problem with that?
If you have a problem, just redeem her and marry her!
Must you always be so sarcastic?
I'm the CEO here, I can say and do whatever I like.
And you're not welcome here, please get out!
Fine.
I'm here to do the handover.
Good! Handover's good!
Liu Yiyi has been in charge all these while. Look! Look!
Any damages will be charged to her.
You can pay up.
Granny, you're here too?
Why are you here?
Third Master came here specially and told me to prepare this.
Chief arranged this. I had a hard time finding the mold Granny used last time.
Put up a good show, I'm leaving.
You...
I'd like to see what this is.
What's all these wriggly words on top?
Our secret code.
I love you?
It's for me?
I'm telling you, don't think...
Don't think it's for you. It's for Yiyi.
Yiyi likes this snowskin mooncake too.
I shouldn't have taught Junior Shen how to make it.
Yiyi, come and eat it.
Not allowed!
Do you know it's meaning?
I...
I know.
You knew yet you...
Ye Jingxuan, the dowry Old Wei gave you was sent straight to Xinyi Clan.
Everyone's here?
What dowry?
I didn't open it but it's quite heavy.
Open up and see.
Sure.
I didn't get anything nice the first time I got married.
But this time it's different. 1,2,3,4,5...
A total of 10 chests!
That means you're agreeable?
Enough of idle talk.
In that case,
congratulations to both of you.
You're not too bad too.
With a beauty like Yiyi as your soulmate, you're a winner too.
I can't compare to you.
You have a huge backing like Xinyi Clan and you're a lady boss now too.
Jealous?
My fault that I have a better life than you?
Gold flowers, gold lotus root.
It means hearts together as one.
Golden mooncake, golden lotus flower.
I know.
Perfect conjugal bliss. You're smart.
So many things made of gold, must have spent a fortune?
Miss Liu, I feel so sorry for you.
Look, one of you working for Yongcui Court and the other for Black Wind.
This is unlike snowskin mooncake. When will you be able to afford all these?
What does the golden dates and golden cassia mean?
It's to wish that you'll have children soon.
Let's go.
Don't go. Stay for a drink.
Just take it as an early celebration of our wedding.
Exactly.
You're not the only ones who can be lovey-dovey.
Everyone, listen up!
It's a great day for me and the boss of Yongcui Court. Everything is my treat today!
Mighty! Mighty! Mighty!
You must be tired after carrying so many things.
Come, dry your sweat.
Aunt, you're good.
You know how to serve your husband even before marriage.
Wishful thinking.
You think I'll marry you over these few things?
I'm a modern person and in modern times there should be a marriage proposal.
Big diamond ring, huge flowers and a big cake, not a single thing missing.
Yiyi, better learn this.
I get it, you just want a huge display.
I'll give you whatever you want.
Shouldn't we be ordering food?
That's right, what shall we eat on such a happy occasion?
By right both of us should be offering our congratulations on your happy day.
Let me pay for all dining expenses today.
Take it as a wedding present from Yiyi and me.
Let's go.
Third Master, why are you throwing tantrums? You think my place is too small to entertain you?
I won't be sending you off!
Wife, I'm a little thirsty, get me a drink.
Who is your wife? Get it yourself.
- Eldest brother... - I've been telling you so many things.
What have you done since you came back?
Fiddling with these wood? You're becoming a piece of wood too!
Eldest brother!
I'm grateful that you arranged the mooncakes for me.
But it's already over between us, we can't get back again.
Don't waste your time on me, all right?
You really think I like meddling in your affairs?
I'll think of a solution for Yongcui Court and the Salt License, don't worry.
Really? Good.
Then tell me what's your plan.
She'll soon be marrying Ding Qi.
I'm just an ex.
Chunyu.
Ask yourself, do you really understand Ye Jingxuan?
Do you think she really wants to marry Ding Qi?
Even if there's no love now,
but feelings will develop over time.
I missed the train.
Then I'm afraid you'll feel bad for the rest of your life.
If Ye Jingxuan really marries Ding Qi,
you'll just have to keep worrying for her for the rest of your life.
What sort of a person is Ding Qi?
Unreasonable, bad-tempered.
Ever since he got on Wei Qianjun's good books he's gotten even worse.
He's offended a lot of people out there.
There are rumors out there...
whoever gets rid of Ding Qi will become the new leader of the realm.
What kind of life do you think Ye Jingxuan will have with him?
I...
What's going on in your head? You better think it over.
Yaoyao.
Fellow folks, handsome men, pretty ladies! Come and have a look!
Good news! Good news!
Everyone knows that Cupid is now merging with Yongcui Court.
To celebrate this, we are introducing a limited edition discount card.
You only have 3 days to apply. 3 days! 3 days! 3 days!
Important things are repeated 3 times!
Those who apply on the first day will get free spicy fries and sprite.
Clap if you're happy! Clap and you'll have it! If you're happy then take the discount card with you!
Is everyone happy?
Happy! Want the discount card?
Yes!
Then queue up!
This side, this side.
Have a look! Everyone, have a look!
Boss, what's spicy fries?
It's something that can trigger your appetite.
- This is your card. - Your money.
- And your spicy fries and sprite. - Thank you.
Here, mine.
Sir, are you here to apply for the card or to eat?
Eat?
Apply card?
- Get out! - Quick, let's go!
Quick, let's go!
Why? What happened inside?
You're doing it on purpose!
The Sanjiang Society is here to create trouble.
Junior Shen!
Granny!
Who the hell hit me?
Isn't this Ye Jingxuan?
You're quite pretty.
No wonder Ding Qi doesn't mind 2nd hand goods.
What are you talking about?
Nothing.
I heard you're getting married.
Let me give you a big present. Don't come near!
Yaoyao, are you all right?
- I'm fine. - Get up.
Who are you? How dare you meddle with the affairs of Sanjiang Society?
Attack!
Go back and tell your boss Xue,
If you dare to touch Ye Jingxuan again,
you'll be pitting yourself against Xia Chunyu of Black Wind!
Scram!
Yaoyao, are you all right?
Let me see.
I don't need your concern.
- Yaoyao, - Let go!
How dare you touch my woman's hand?
Aunt, what happened here?
You're asking her?
You should be asking yourself.
How many people have you offended during this period of time?
Sanjiang Society.
I just snatched 2 of their damn piers.
Aunt, don't worry. I'll go and tear down their ancestral graves right now.
Stop there!
You're tearing their graves down today, what about tomorrow?
When will the fighting ever end?
Have you spared a thought for Yaoyao?
Why are you addressing her so affectionately?
You have no business interfering in my woman's affairs.
Since when did she become your woman?