Episode 64
Mother!
Run, mother! -Huai Xian.
Mother!
Mother! Wake up!
Mother! The wolf is coming!
Mother!
Mother! Wake up!
Wu Pin.
Father.
Are you here to pick me up?
Help me to get up.
Mother!
The wolf is coming!
Mother!
Mother! Wake up!
The wolf is coming!
Mother! Wake up!
Mother! I'm coming!
Mother!
Go away!
Mother! Wake up!
Go away!
Go away! -Huai Xian! Run!
Run, Huai Xian! -No!
Run! Listen to me!
What will happen to me if you die?
Go away!
I've thought about it.
If it's a boy, we'll name him Huai Xian.
Huai Xian?
Go away already!
Huai Xian!
Mother, I did not steal the gold Buddha statue.
My good boy, I trust you.
Mother, please don't leave me behind.
I'll never leave you.
Alright. -Uncle Wei Quan...
...Shen Si Hai is the kind...
...who will slowly give up his low profit businesses...
...and focus on his banks. We can take this opportunity...
...to take over.
Zhou Ying, why should we work on those businesses...
...Shen Si Hai is giving up on?
Uncle Wei Quan, despite the low profiL...
...those businesses are stable.
Even if one shop closed down, other shops won't be affected.
The profit of a bank might be high...
...but the risk is high too.
Even the smallest problem might lead to complete failure.
Really?
Just wait and see.
In the nick of time...
...I swung my stick and repulsed that wolf.
Then, my mother gave the wolf a tight punch...
...and the wolf flew across the woods.
Then, Mr. Han arrived with his men...
...and the wolf ran away.
Huai Xian, you're so amazing.
Mother? I thought you don't acknowledge her.
Who says? I acknowledge her now.
How come you changed your mind? - Because my mother loves me a lot.
Like how? -She loves me with her life.
I'll love her with my life too.
She's not leaving anymore? Did she say that herself?
No. But, she stopped talking about leaving.
Young Master Huai Xian asked for a bedtime story yesterday.
She didn't agree. But, she said that...
...they still have a lot of time...
...and that she will take her time to tell him stories.
Thank god.
The god in Taihu Temple is so powerful.
Let's go and donate more incense. -Yes, Madam Zheng.
Stop! -Stop!
Stop! Switch off the machines! -Stand aside!
Don't move! Stop! -Don't move!
Who are you people? -Hurry!
Stop! Are you deaf?
What's going on?
Who are you? How dare you barge in!
And who are you?
I'm the manager of the mechanical textile bureau...
...Yang Shi Xiang.
I'm Du Ming Li. I'm ordered by the provincial governor...
...to take over Shaanxi Mechanical Textile Bureau.
Du Ming Li? Don't try to fool me.
Mr. Dong won't issue such order.
Yang Shi Xiang, you spend your days...
...drinking and gambling here.
Of course you've no idea that...
...Dong Ting Xu is no longer the governor of Shaanxi.
The provincial governor has arrived!
Put the palanquin down!
Zhao Bai Shi?
This is Mr. Zhao, the new governor of Shaanxi.
You? You switch sides fast.
A phoenix rests only on a good tree.
Think about it. ls there any viceroy or provincial governor...
...from the Huwei Northern Faction today?
Yang Shi Xiang, if you're clever...
...you should know your place.
You know what to do.
Zhao Bai Shi! Mr. Zhang just fell out of favour...
...and you switched sides immediately.
How can you do this to your teacher...
...who taught and suppofled you?
Speaking of that, ...
...the result of Zhang Zhang Qing's support...
...was the dismissal and neglect...
...Mr. Zhao was subjected to.
If it wasn't for the prince who appreciates talents...
...I'm afraid Mr. Zhao would never have a chance...
...to make a comeback.
I'll report your attitude to Mr. Zhang!
I'm afraid Zhang Zhang Qing can't even protect himself now.
Please proceed, Mr. Zhao.
Yang Shi Xiang is actually an opium addict.
Mr. Du, this is the account book...
...Yang Shi Xiang's subordinate handed us.
Mr. Zhao.
Yang Shi Xiang is so useless.
The textile factory has such a great potential.
Yet, under his management, the factory made so little money.
Ever since Yang Shi Xiang took over...
...many customers left.
Also, some workers quitted.
So, business was constantly declining.
If I were a customer, I wouldn't buy from him either.
Get someone to clean up this room. -Yes.
Mr. Zhao, luckily, we took over in time.
Else, the textile factory would be ruined by Yang Shi Xiang.
I believe that once you take over...
...the glory of the mechanical textile bureau...
...will surely be restored.
With your assistance and support...
...I believe that the mechanical textile bureau...
...will get better and better.
Mr. Du, please don't count on me.
I'm just the chairman in name.
As the manager, you have full authority over...
...the operation of the mechanical textile bureau.
True. You have tasks assigned by the prince.
You're busy to take care of the mechanical textile bureau.
Yes. With you managing the textile factory...
...the prince can rest assured.
Mr. Zhao, ever since I came to Shaanxi...
...the governor of Shaanxi has changed countless of times.
But, you are so outstanding and capable.
I believe that you can secure this position...
...and even thrive in your career.
"Know the good and bad and manage accounts properly."
"Treat others with respect and socialise."
"A merchant must not favour the new over the old."
Madam Ying.
I just received a new. Mr. Zhao has returned as...
...the governor of Shaanxi...
...and the chairman of Shaanxi Mechanical Textile Bureau.
Really? -It's true.
But, do you know who the manager is?
Who? -Du Ming Li.
Really? -Yes, master.
The factory workers saw it with their own eyes.
You may retire.
My dear, it looks like our son-in-law...
...has returned to his position.
Yes. Bai Shi's demotion was wrong to begin with.
Since Zhou Ying has been released...
...of course his position should be restored.
In this case, my dear, our daughter...
I don't have a daughter like her.
My dear.
Please do our son-in-law a favour...
...and forgive Wu Yi. - Wu Yi is unforgivable.
But, Zhou Ying is fine now.
Even though Zhou Ying escaped death...
...do you know how much she suffered in the prison...
...and how much money Wu Family spent to save her?
Even Shen Xing Yi's death was caused by this case.
My dear, you already hit and scolded her.
Isn't this enough? -No.
My dear, there's something...
...I want to tell you. But, please don't get angry.
Speak.
Some time ago, I visited Wu Yi.
Didn't I told you that I've disowned her?
Why did you visit her?
She's pregnant. She's delivering soon.
Put the palanquin down. - Who are you? Move!
Are you blind or deaf?
Stop!
It's true.
Zhou Ying!
Mr. Zhao, are you going to reprimand me...
...for being rude to you?
Don't you want to hear my explanation?
Sit down.
I dare not sit on the same level as you, Mr. Zhao.
"Mr. Zhao"? Don't you always call me "brother"?
My brother is a righteous man.
He won't work with the people who framed me.
It looks like you are planning to cut ties with me.
Mr. Zhao, if that's all, I'll have to excuse myself.
I respected you so much.
I can't believe you're a person like this.
What kind of person?
For fame and fortune, you disregarded justice and shame.
If fame and fortune are what I pursue...
...I could have succeeded years ago.
Why do I have to wait until now?
I don't mind getting criticised by others.
But, even you don't trust me now.
Look at your clothes, hat and relationship with Du Ming Li.
How do I trust you?
You think I want this? -If you don't want it, leave.
You have legs.
Did they put a sword on your neck and force you to join them?
They put the sword on your neck!
When did you pledge allegiance to the prince?
After you were sentenced to death.
You...
You did it for me?
The prince's subordinates are mostly military leaders...
...and merchants. Very few are civil officials.
I appeared before him at a time like that. So...
...apar1 from Wu Family's money...
...the prince demanded for another thing.
You sacrificed yourself for me? - I won't call it a sacrifice.
No. You sacrificed your integrity.
I've never been completely righteous.
The people I used to admire and respect...
...are basically no different from the prince and Du Ming Li.
You sacrificed your principles.
The principles I once upheld...
...were just tools for others to make use of me.
You also sacrificed your dream...
...to eliminate corruption and strengthen the country.
Anti-corruption is just an excuse for...
...competition between political factions.
The aspiration to strengthen the country...
...is just an excuse to fight over territory...
...for embezzlement.
I haven't sacrificed anything.
I merely changed my choice.
No. If it wasn't for me...
...you would have other options.
There's no other option.
Brother Bai Shi.
It must be tiring to deal with these people every day.
It's the exact opposite. When I came to understand that...
...both sides aren't so different at all...
...and that everyone is in this...
...I stopped being stubborn and putting myself in agony.
Do you know? I'm working really hard...
...to help the prince. I'm the one behind...
...Liu Bing Zhang's dismissal, Li Han Zhang's resignation...
...and that minister's loss of power and influence.
The prince likes me a lot.
I'm sorry, Brother Bai Shi. I misunderstood you.
Your criticism is right. I despise myself.
But, I don't regret it because...
...at least I can protect the people I want to protect.
Brother Bai Shi. -Alright. Let's not talk about me.
Let's talk about you.
I'm glad that you scolded me.
It feels like the rash and reckless Zhou Ying is back.
How are you lately?
Brother Bai Shi, I've a son now.
Yu Cheng from Wu Family of the centre mansion is my son now.
I changed his name to Huai Xian.
Congratulations. -After becoming a mother...
...my thoughts suddenly changed.
For a long period prior to this...
...I was too tired to move on.
But, now that I have Huai Xian, I must buck up...
...and move on with him.
You don't have to see me off.
I informed her that you came.
There's something she's been wanting to say to you.
She wants to talk to you personally.
Sister Ying.
She still won't forgive me.
She will forgive you one day.
He slept tight today. He didn't kick his blanket.
Chun Xing.
I met Wu Yi today. -She...
She wanted to talk to me. But, I turned around and left.
Am I too mean?
She was meaner to you?
But, her sad face makes me feel sad too.
Ignore her. You should ignore her forever.
She was just a girl when I married Wu Pin.
Now, I'm a mother and she'll be a mother soon.
Is that so? When is she going to deliver?
Soon I think.
Chun Xing, do you know how to make children's clothes?
Yes. -Teach me.
YOU?
Master Wei Wu.
Sit down.
Mr. Physician, please continue.
I told Wu Yi to come back.
She's very unwell lately.
Her body is weak. Wu San Mei happened to be...
...on duty in Renshou Hall today.
So, I sent someone to bring her back.
Madam Yu's pulse is very weak.
This is a typical symptom of anaemia.
What should we do?
She needs supplement for blood and energy.
Ordinary women can take their time...
...to nurse themselves.
But, Madam Yi is pregnant.
Anaemia and bad blood circulation...
...might lead to dystocia.
So, you must be careful.
Pay extra attention to your diet and lifestyle.
Since you've come to Jingyang, you may stay in the west mansion.
We've everything at home.
It's also convenient for your mother to look after you.
Thank god. Everything is alright now.
Put all of them onto the table. Handle them gently and carefully.
Master specially prepared them for Ms. Yi.
Prepare this medicine every morning and night.
Don't forget to cook with 3 bowls of water.
Yes. I will remember.
These are all herbs. Keep them in the warehouse.
Keep them in a safe place. -Yes.
Did Mr. Zhao say anything about Wu Yi's trip back to Jingyang?
No. He only asked Ms. Yi to nurse herself properly.
He said that he'll visit when he's free.
Mother.
Who made this? -Your cousin's wife.
Zhou Ying? -Yes.
According to Chun Xing, she spent a few nights...
...to sew this for you.
Your father told them to take dong quai from Renshou Hall...
...to prepare the medicine for you.
She finds the quality inferior.
So, she sent someone to Min County in Gansu...
...to buy the best dong quai for you.
Don't just look at the credit and debit.
You need to know the financing for stock...
...debts, cash and total volume.
I'll go.
Madam Ying! -What's the matter?
Madam Ying, Ms. Yi is having dystocia!
It's been 6 hours and she hasn't delivered!
Blood is oozing now! She...
Uncle Wei Wu, what's the situation?
Zhou Ying.
The child is gone.
Mr. Physician, how is she?
Sister Yi.
Sister Ying.
It's me. -You came.
Sister Ying.
Can you forgive me?
Sister Yi.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry. -No. It's my fault.
I shouldn't be angry with you.
Let's be like before.
Yes. Let's be like before.
Sister Ying.
You're so bad at needlework.
Sister Yi.
Sister Ying.
Do you know...
...who saved me?
Sister Ying.
When will Mr. Zhao...
...come and propose to me?
Mr. Zhao...
...is already waiting outside.
Does he...
...really love me?
Mr. Zhao fell in love with you at first sight too.
I'm so hQPPY-
Brother Bai Shi.
You still need to make decisions for...
...Sister Yi's funeral.
I don't have any special request. Just use the best for everything.
When she was alive...
...I never gave her the best things.
I only gave her... -Brother Bai Shi.
Don't be too sad.
Sister Yi left with a smile on her face.
She told me that she was happy because of you.
I gave her...
...very, very little.
Many things...
...happened between me and her.
But now, I can only recall...
...our happy moments.
Whenever she made new cuisines...
...she would always let me taste them first.
Whenever she felt unhappy...
...I was always the first one she confided in.
She told me that she admire you the most...
...because you are strong and carefree.
She's most envious of the love between you and Wu Pin.
I was so stupid.
It took me her death...
...to realise that the sad past I clung to...
...is actually so insignificant.
What I really can't forget are the good things about her.
I should have let go of the past...
...forgiven her and visited her earlier.
It's not your fault.
No one knew that...
...she would left so suddenly.
I thought that...
...we still have...
...a lot of time to restore our bond.
I too thought that...
...I have a lifetime to spend with her.
Life is unpredictable.
I won't repeat this mistake again.
Let bygones be bygones.