Nothing Gold Can Stay
Episode 65
The Edict for Measures to Strengthen the State was issued!
It's a reformation!
It's a reformation! -It's a reformation!
The Edict for Measures to Strengthen the State was issued!
For years, pragmatism has been emphasised...
...inside and outside of China.
Many proposed reformation to strengthen the country.
Now, we shall establish new departments...
...dismiss idling soldiers...
...fix the martial education system...
...and build schools. May all officials inside...
...and outside of the country...
was well as nobles, gentries and civilians...
...work hard for a better future.
I, Gao Wen Deng of Jingyang, have led the local gentries...
...to welcome the imperial commissioner!
So, the emperor granted me this rank 4 title directly.
There's finally an impoflant official in Wu Family.
Come, Wu Ze. Let's have a toast.
Thank you, Uncle Wei Quan.
Uncle Wei Quan.
From now on, Yu Tong and your three grandsons...
...should just quit studying and work under me.
Sure. -How can they stop studying?
Father, the Eight-Legged Essay is full of impractical things.
It's just a tool for pursuing fame and fortune.
What are you saying? - Father, don't feel offended.
We're celebrating Brother Ze's return today. Forget about exams.
Yes. Let's eat.
Brother Ze, are you still going to leave?
I came in order to supervise the reformation.
I can only go back when the reformation...
...starts producing results.
Brother Ze, I heard the reformation...
...encourages private ownership of factories.
Yes. In fact, it is clearly stated in the edict that...
...any project that benefits the country and the people...
...in the long term...
...will be granted rewards and incentives.
Zhou Ying, are you interested?
I'll think about it.
Come. Let's have a toast with Brother Ze.
Alright. Cheers.
Uncle Wei Wu. -Leave him alone.
But... -In Wu Family...
...he's the most conservative one.
Wu Ze.
Can you describe the emperor's looks?
How come you came back so early today? Where's Wu Ze?
How come he hasn't come home with you?
Come home?
This brat doesn't even respect his ancestors' teachings now.
What happened?
He's very arrogant just because he's now...
...a rank 4 official.
He didn't even stand up when Wei Quan and Zhou Ying...
...offered him a toast.
He's now an imperial commissioner. -But, he's still...
...a member of Wu Family. He can't forget his root.
Enough. In the past when he was unsuccessful...
...you were dissatisfied.
Now, he's finally successful. Yet, you're still dissatisfied.
What exactly do you want?
I'm not dissatisfied. It's just that he has changed.
I'm starting to worry about him.
What? You still want to build a factory?
Now, we only sell...
...tea leaves, herbs, fur, leather and others.
But, the resources in Jingyang is limited.
So, our profit is limited as well.
If we want to take our business to the next level...
...we must build our own factory. -Zhou Ying.
Even though we're not earning so much these days...
...we've enough to spend.
There's no need to take so much trouble again.
Uncle Wei Quan.
Mechanical production of textile is inevitable.
It's not just Wu Family. The whole country must...
...catch up in terms of technology...
...in order to survive.
Zhou Ying, I do trust yourjudgement.
But, the pioneers often bear the brunt of attack.
If we start this, we might be targeted again.
I think we should learn from our past lesson...
...and focus on sustaining our businesses.
Yes.
Uncle Wei Qu, in the past, the coufl did not allow...
...private ownership of factories.
We were forced to collaborate with the government.
That's why we faced so many problems.
But, it's different now. We're completely on our own.
So, the same thing won't happen again.
Madam Ying, I only have one concern.
Shaanxi Mechanical Textile Bureau...
...has been around for many years.
Can we beat them in the competition...
...if we open another textile factory?
He's right.
I've thought about that problem.
The mechanical textile bureau changed hands twice.
It's in a bad state.
The management is lax and their textile quality...
...has dropped significantly. They are bad at marketing too.
I've talked to the agents and factory workers.
They are certain that...
...if we open a textile factory in Jingyang...
...they will come to us.
This is the right time because of the reformation.
Even the emperor encourages private ownership of factories.
This is the right place as Guanzhong produces cotton...
...and Jingyang is the trade centre of textiles...
...in the northwest.
We also have the support of the agents and factory workers.
So, I believe that if we open a textile factory in Jingyang...
...we will surely be unbeatable.
Zhou Ying, I only have one question.
Based on today's prices, we need at least 300,000 taels...
...to build a factory.
But, we only have a balance of 150,000 taels.
Where do we get the other 150,000 taels?
Have you forgotten?
If I could use the mechanical textile bureau...
...as collateral for a bank loan back then, now...
...I can use our future textile factory as collateral...
...to borrow cash.
Zhou Ying, can we use a factory we haven't built...
was collateral? -After seeing how...
...westerners do things, the traditional banks today...
...are starting to become flexible as well.
If cash isn't a problem, I agree with opening a factory.
I agree with opening a factory. -I agree.
Yes, I agree. -I agree.
I agree. -Me too.
I agree. -I agree.
Alright. Since everyone agrees...
...I'll agree as well.
I agree too. Let's do it.
Mr. Joseph.
Mr. Joseph. -Mrs. Wu.
Mrs. Wu.
Mr. Joseph, I came to see that picture album.
The album with textile factories you showed me before.
You came at such a good time. I'm leaving in 2 days.
You're leaving? -Yes.
My service term is over. I'm going home.
Will you come back?
Well, that will depend on god's arrangement.
Come here.
It's here.
It's...
It's this one.
You can have this picture album. -Thank you.
There are so many other factories at the back.
This is a power plant.
With this factory, every house can use electricity...
...like this.
This is a steel factory.
It can build ships, cannons and steel items.
There's a shipyard too.
Your country has so many factories.
No wonder it's so strong.
It's true that we're very strong now.
But, things will change.
This is just temporary.
You all are just temporarily in slumber too.
The more I learn about China's great history of civilisation...
...the more I feel that...
...you all will become strong one day.
You mean...
...we'll have a lot of such factories too in the future?
I'm saying that...
...you all will create a lot more wealth for this world.
May that day come sooner.
Can I ask for another thing from you?
Mrs. Wu, you can take anything at all...
...except for my electric lamp.
Can you let me have that? -It's yours.
Here you go.
I wanted to bring my husband over to see this map.
But, he passed away before he could visit you.
Was the medicine I gave you ineffective?
No. Your medicine was miraculous.
He fainted several times and was saved by that medicine.
What caused him to die so young then?
He was poisoned to death.
Do you know what poison was it?
Arsenic.
Arsenic?
Arsenic.
Gosh.
If I were present, I would give him a medicine...
...that might save him. -It was too late.
He died almost immediately after blood came out of his...
...mouth and nose. He didn't even get to...
...one last thing to me.
Blood came out of his mouth and nose?
Yes.
No. That's not right.
What's not right?
In the west, arsenic is called arsenic trioxide.
If one is poisoned with arsenic...
...one will die of respiratory failure.
Blood won't come out from his mouth and nose.
If blood came out of your husband's mouth and nose...
...it's clearly a symptom of intestinal damage.
So, I'm sure...
...he didn't die because of arsenic.
You finally admitted that you killed Wu Pin.
I did add arsenic into the date cake.
But, I didn't expect myself to accidentally kill Brother Wu Pin.
Where did Wu Pin eat before he died?
I remember that he had a meal with someone...
...at Yangliu House. - Who did he dine with?
Mr. Du of Long Sheng He.
It wasn't Hu Yong Mei?
If it's arsenic, blood won't come out of his mouth and nose.
Are you sure?
Both Mr. Joseph and Physician Liang...
...told me so.
Now, there is only one possibility.
Wu Pin was poisoned before he ate the date cake.
You suspect Du Ming Li?
He's the only suspect left.
But, could it be...
...Shen Family?
After they attacked Wu Pin...
...the east mansion was heavily guarded.
They would go out with bodyguards.
Shen Family had no chance to do it.
In fact, I've asked Shen Xing Yi myself.
He admitted that he beat Wu Pin up.
But, he said he did not poison him.
You trust him? -I trust him.
Why did Du Ming Li kill Wu Pin then?
We need to ask him.
What do you plan to do?
In the past...
...I would just go to him...
...and make him pay even if it means sacrificing my own life.
But now, I have Huai Xian.
I must learn to bide my time...
...and plan my revenge properly.
Zhou Ying. -Mother.
Where's Huai Xian? -I just came back.
I haven't seen him.
He should be back from school. - Do you know what happened?
What happened?
We just received a note from Teacher Liang.
He has been absent in school for 3 days.
He played hooky again?
Chun Xing.
Is Huai Xian back? - He's doing his homework.
"Those rich from diligence and thrift...
...are not afraid of hardships."
"Those rich from honesty and integrity...
...do business fairly and ethically."
Mother.
Mother, what's the matter?
How is school?
The same old.
You even lie to your own mother?
Mother, I didn't play hooky.
Is that so? -This is ridiculous!
How dare you play hooky!
If Teacher Liang didn't come and complain today...
...I wouldn't even know!
Grandfather, we're sorry. We won't do it again.
So, who suggested it?
You're the oldest one. Was it you? -No.
No. It was Huai Xian.
Huai Xian?
Don't lie to me!
It was you. Why did you say that it was Huai Xian?
If I admit it, I'll get caned.
But, Huai Xian is different.
He's in the east mansion. Grandfather can't punish him.
Just wait. I'll go to the east mansion now...
...and cane that brat.
Wu Huai Xian!
Come out! Huai Xian!
Uncle Wei Quan. Grandfather.
Uncle Wei Quan, don't hit him.
Don't hit him? He played hooky for 3 days...
...and instigated his brothers to join him!
I'm about to talk to him. - Words won't do, Zhou Ying.
He needs a beating.
You can't hit him! Uncle Wei Quan, don't hit him!
Madam Ying. -I knew you won't hit him.
So, I'll do it for you! - Huai Xian is my son now.
I'm the one who should punish him. -Can you do it?
You didn't punish him for stealing.
Now, you still won't punish him for playing hooky.
This is unacceptable! So, I must give him a beating!
It wasn't Huai Xian who stole the gold Buddha statue.
You're defending him?
He's my son. Of course I've to defend him.
I'm his grandfather! I must beat him to educate him!
As long as I'm around, I won't let you hit him!
Zhou Ying, you can't spoil him!
Uncle Wei Quan, you should trust me.
I'll surely educate him well.
Fine. Spoil him.
Let's wait and see!
I made your grandfather angry today.
Thank you, mother.
Are you sure you didn't play hooky?
I really didn't play hooky.
I just went to another place to learn.
Is that so? -Teacher Liang...
...keeps repeating the same thing. I was bored of it.
Brother Yu Lin took us to a new school.
The teacher there teaches in an interesting way.
I was planning to stay for one lesson.
But, I couldn't help staying to listen to more.
So, I went there for 3 days in a row.
Why didn't you apply for leave from Teacher Liang?
I didn't dare to.
Don't do it again.
Tomorrow, go and apologise to Teacher Liang on your own.
As for the punishment, it's none of my business.
Mother, can I stop learning from Teacher Liang?
I want to go to the new school.
Teacher Liang is a famous teacher.
It's true that he's very knowledgeable.
But, he's outdated.
Outdated? -Mother.
We're already in the middle of a reformation.
But, Teacher Liang still talks about...
mtraditional values and principles.
I'm really sick of learning that.
What do you want to learn?
I want to learn about reformation...
...and saving the country from the teacher in the new school.
Hurry up! Zhengyi School is right in front! We'll be late!
You came here to learn? -Yes.
Mr. Kang is delivering a speech. -Who is Mr. Kang?
He's a teacher in Zhengyi School. He studied in Japan.
He knows all subjects. Each time he teaches...
...everyone will flock over. Hurry up, mother. We're late.
After Mr. Kang's speech...
...let's gather at the entrance of the town!
Now, let's have Mr. Kang say a few words.
Things are changing rapidly in today's world...
...and China is in the midst of it.
We have no choice but to change!
If we take the initiative to change...
meveryihing is within our control.
We can protect the country, ethnic and religion.
If we passively change, we will be restrained by others.
As a result, we will pay a huge price!
Mother, this is Mr. Kang.
Protect the country, ethnic and religion.
Reformation! Reformation!
Conservative thoughts put us at others' mercy!
Revolution for survival!
Flexibility and adaptability!
You're not dead.
Yes.
You're still alive.
Yes.
Teacher Kang! The students are outside of the government office!
2 hours later...
...wait for me by the river.
Mother, are you alright?
I'm alright.
I'm just happy.
Chun Xing! -Madam Ying.
He's alive!
Who's alive?
Chun Xing.
Did you keep the pretty clothes I prepared for my Shanghai trip?
Why do you need them? -Take them out.
Go to Mrs. Han and get some cosmetic products for me.
What exactly happened? - Don't ask. Go and get them.
Hurry up. -Hold this.
Young Master Huai Xian.
What happened to your mother? -I've no idea either.
Alright.
You're quite punctual.
You even groomed up.
They are... -Let me introduce them.
This is Ms. Shi Quan.
This is Ms. Shi Mei.
Mr. Shen, who is this?
An old friend of mine.
Old friend? -It's been more than a decade.
Aren't we considered old friends?
Who is the one in the tomb?
A death row convict who was severely ill.
He died in your place?
I forged a written order. That's a capital offense.
Of course I needed a scapegoat.
Where were you all these years?
It's a long story.
After leaving the prison, I went to Japan first.
I didn't plan to return. But, my grandmother passed away...
...and the prince allowed me to return to mourn.
The reformation began as soon as I returned.
How can I miss something like this?
So, I decided to stay.
Since you're alive...
...why didn't you send me a message?
My grandmother has left.
If I contact you...
...my father and mother would kill themselves.
Zhou Ying, we're all doing well now.
Let's not bring up the past.
Stop.
Shen Xing Yi, what are you doing?
Are you testing me?
Zhou Ying.
As far as I remember, you're not a dull person.
Must you force me to say something unpleasant?
Something unpleasant?
Because of you, I got into deep trouble so many times.
I almost lost my life. It took me a lot to survive.
Even though I've to change my name...
...I can at least go home.
So, I beg of you. Please spare me, alright?
If I were indebted to you in my past life...
...I think I've repaid you. So, please stop bothering me...
...and bringing up the past.
You know my character since day one.
If you can accept it, we can drink and chat.
If you can't accept it...
...let's not meet again.
Mr. Shen, do you know?
I once prayed for a sooner death...
...so that I could meet you earlier.
Now, we finally met.
I can't believe...
...it turned out this way.
That's because you've never died before.
You don't know how to appreciate the present state.
Isn't it nice to be able to sit down together...
...to admire the moon and drink wine?
You think this is alright? -Why not?
I like it.
I think it's better if we never meet again!
Mr. Shen. -Mr. Shen.
What's wrong? -Mr. Shen.
The two of you may leave. -Mr. Shen.
Why are you angry again? -Right.
I'm telling you to leave!
Do you know?
I once prayed for a sooner death...
...so that I could meet you earlier.
Xing Yi, take me.
Many years ago, you swore to take me.
But, I was too young and immature at that time.
I didn't realise that you gave me your genuine love.
I rejected you again and again.
Now, I finally realised that...
...you are the most impoflant person in my life.
So, I beg of you. Xing Yi, please take me.
Now, I'm not Wu Pin's widow...
...Wu Family's leader or a rich merchant of Jingyang.
I'm just a woman who loves you.
Xing Yi, I love you.
I love you.
Over the past few years...
...I lived in agony every day.
I hated myself for not realising it earlier.
I regretted not leaving with you back then.
Since you're alive...
...I can't afford to miss you again.
I don't care about the kind of person you are deep down.
I don't care about the women around you either.
I must stay with you. We must stay together.
We must stay together, Xing Yi.
Xing Yi, give me a chance.
Let's start all over again. Give me a chance.
We can't start all over again. -No. I'm sure we can.
We both died once. What can't we let go?
Xing Yi.
Xing Yi, I beg of you. Let's start all over again.
Let's forget about the past. Give me a chance.
Enough! Can you stop bothering me?
Do you understand what I'm saying?
I'll say this one last time. I don't want to have anything...
...to do with you.
I don't believe it. -What?
I don't believe you'll forget about me.
If I still like you, I would definitely...
...continue to cling to you shamelessly.
But, I went to Japan and didn't even send you a letter.
What does this prove? I've forgotten about you.
Xing Yi, say no more.
I don't believe that you'll forget about me...
...or stop loving me.
Say no more. I won't believe you.
Say no more, Xing Yi. We need to be together.
Don't go. You said that...
...you'll give me your head.
Can you give me your head now?
Stop bothering me. Who do you think you are?
A princess or a goddess?
Why must I love you forever?
Yes. It's true that I loved you a lot back then.
Because of you, I cast my family and life aside.
But now, I'm not stupid.
Xing Yi, you swore.
You swore that...
...you'll marry me.
Can you fulfill your promise now?
Zhou Ying.
Are you a virgin? No.
Are you the daughter of an influential person? No.
Why should I marry you?
You're just a maid and a widow.
You're an orphan who doesn't even know...
...the identity of your own father.
Why should I marry you?
What did you say?
Do you still remember?
The first day we met, I was badly beaten by my father.
After you entered Shen Family, my brother died.
After you entered Wu Family, their master and young master...
...both died. Don't you think you're a jinx?
I changed my name and survived to this day.
I'm already very lucky.
Why can't you spare me? What exactly do you want?
Say it again.
You're a jinx.
Say it again.
Jinx.
Why aren't you the one in the tomb?
Just take it as that I'm the one in the tomb.
Shen Xing Yi, you'll regret this.