Episode 17
Brother Wei Wen, I thought the case of the military supply...
...has been closed.
But, Hu Zhi Cun got arrested. They are clearly targeting me.
Brother Wei Wen, there's no outsider here.
I'd like to ask a question.
Did you adulterate the military supply?
I swear before the ancestors of Wu Family that...
...since the day I became the master of the east mansion...
...I have never done any dishonest business.
If I lie, I will be struck by lightning.
I'm assured then.
If that's the case, why should we worry?
Brother Wei Wen, you even rang the family temple's bell.
I got really scared.
Since the case is being reinvestigated...
...someone must be dissatisfied with...
...the previous result. -But, who?
The soldiers who arrested Hu Zhi Cun...
...came from the capital.
We have connections in the capital too.
Brother Wei Wen, just to be safe...
...I think you should contact them.
Brother Wei Wen, bad news.
What? -Father.
Zhou Ying, what are you doing here?
I heard the bell.
The physician told you to rest well.
How can I rest when the family has troubles?
Don't come in!
What's wrong? -Brother Wei Wen.
This is a bad sign according to the Ge Hexagram.
Water is above but falling and fire is below but rising.
Fire is overtaking water. These are conflicting elements.
This shows that a woman is causing death.
Brother Wei Quan, what do you mean by that?
I finally understand...
...why your family faces troubles one after another.
There's a reason.
What's the reason?
She's the reason.
Uncle Wei Quan, what are you saying?
On the day of Wu Pin's wedding...
...I saw a shooting star above the east mansion.
I didn't dare to say it at that time.
Now, I finally believe that...
...you are the jinx. -Nonsense.
Also, the day Wu Pin passed away...
...it was the transit of venus. This also shows that...
...this woman caused the misfortune in east mansion!
You're spouting nonsense!
Brother Wei Wen, to solve the problem...
...we need to oust this woman!
You...
Ever since that unrefined girl entered the family...
...I've been having a bad feeling.
Look. I was right.
But, Brother Wei Wen refused to believe me.
He ordered the servants to carry her back to her suite. Look.
She's a woman and a new widow at that.
Yet, you want to oust her. You're too mean.
You're just an ignorant woman.
Ousting her might seem mean, but it can save lives.
It's for the greater good. -I don't believe in divination.
If you don't believe me, just wait and see.
As long as this woman is around...
...the bad luck in the east mansion won't end.
Father, Zhao Bai Shi is the governor of Jingyang now.
Should I ask him?
I heard that the soldiers who arrested Hu Zhi Cun...
...came from the capital.
He's just the governor of a county.
I'm afraid he has no information at all.
True.
There has been so much trouble in the east mansion.
Is it really because of a jinx?
Father, how can you believe what Uncle Wei Quan says?
What's the matter?
I wonder if Brother Wei Wen will be alright.
Who do you take him for? He has been through a lot.
Besides, he has many people supporting him.
They are all important military officials,“...
...great scholars and imperial commissioners...
...second only to the emperor and empress dowager.
Are there problems they can't settle?
You're right.
Here you go.
How fast can it be delivered to Fuzhou?
If we depart now and travel without a break...
...it will reach in 5 days. - Depart without further ado.
"Brother Pu Weng."
"The imperial commissioner came to Jingyang yesterday."
"Hu Zhi Cun was arrested."
"Gu Yue Pharmacy was closed down."
"The imperial commissioner is reinvestigating the case of...
...the alleged adulteration of military supply...
...and Wu Family of the east mansion is the target."
"The objective is a mystery."
"This must be a pan of the competition...
...between Liu A0 and Liu Ming Chuan.“
"lfthe case of the military supply...
...leads to more troubles, a disaster might strike us soon."
"Please understand the severity and take action."
"From your brother, Wei Wen."
"10th of the 6th lunar month."
Master.
The weather is dry! Watch out for fire!
Please take care of your fires!
Be careful with her diet.
Alright, Physician Liang. Have a safe trip.
You can go back now.
Mr. Wu.
How's Zhou Ying? -She fainted because of distress.
She should be fine after some recuperation.
But, she is pregnant and should not...
What did you say? She's pregnant?
You didn't know? -I didn't know.
Madam Ying is pregnant.
Really?
She is less than 2 months pregnant.
Her Cunkou Pulse is very stable.
It should be a boy. -A boy?
Physician Liang, is Zhou Ying...
...aware of her pregnancy?
I think she isn't aware yet.
Please keep this a secret for now.
I want to announce it at a suitable time.
No problem. -Alright.
I shall excuse myself. - Alright. Have a safe trip.
Wu Family of the east mansion has an heir.
How fortunate.
Madam Ying, how do you feel? Please drink this medicine.
It's dark already. -Yes. You slept for so long.
Madam Ying, where are you going?
I want to go out for some fresh air.
Put on a jacket.
Master. -Father.
Father.
I came to check on you.
How do you feel?
I feel much better now.
Good. -Father.
I'm not a jinx.
I know.
I've experienced so many things in life.
I know how to judge.
I did not harm Wu Pin or Wu Family.
Wei Quan loves to study superstitious beliefs.
He's a little obsessed.
I never really believe it.
Don't take it seriously.
Chun Xing, bring our donkey-hide gelatin over.
Alright.
Rest early. I'm going back.
Alright.
What's wrong with master today?
I've never seen him so friendly before.
Madam Ying, what are you looking for?
Where's Wu Pin's favourite cup? - It disappeared a long time ago.
Why are you looking for it?
I want to prepare tea for Wu Pin.
What's the matter?
She's missing Young Master Pin again.
Uncle Si, please comfort her. -Leave it to me.
Shouldn't we leave?
We?
When I asked you to leave with me...
...you didn't want to leave Wu Pin.
But, we can leave now, right?
I'm not leaving. -I...
Wu Pin is dead. He's gone. What are you still attached to?
Why can't you leave?
Even though Wu Pin is gone...
...this table, chair, curtain...
...and everything in this room belongs to Wu Pin.
I just need to see and touch these things...
...to feel Wu Pin.
Do you want to live in your memory of Wu Pin forever?
Do you want to stay widowed for Wu Pin?
I haven't thought so much. But, I just can't let go of this.
You weren't like this in the past.
You used to be very carefree.
You were the most decisive person I knew.
That's because Wu Pin is too good.
No matter how good he is, you can't be unfair to yourself.
You can't let yourself live so miserably forever.
Perhaps I will leave one day when I can let go.
But now, I still want to stay here.
This won't do. My daughter doesn't deserve this kind of life.
Father, you can leave if you want to leave.
I know that you want to explore the grassland.
I can't leave you here.
This isn't your first time leaving me behind.
It won't be the last either.
I left you behind because I knew that...
...nothing could trap you.
But this time, if I leave you here...
...you'll be no different from living in a prison.
I don't mind.
But, I disagree.
Cheers.
I'm leaving. I came to say goodbye to you today.
Where are you going?
I wanted to head to the grassland since last year.
But, my plan was put on hold because of Zhou Ying.
Now, it's time for me to leave.
Will Zhou Ying go with you?
Speaking of that, I'm really angry.
She actually plans to stay and live as Wu Pin's widow.
Widow? Is she crazy?
Right. -ls being a widow fun to her?
She still can't forget about Wu Pin.
She's doomed then.
Her family has no money or influence.
She doesn't have a son either. She'll surely be bullied.
Well, she won't get bullied so easily.
Not necessarily. Those people in Wu Family's east mansion...
...including the maids, housekeeper and nannies...
...are all very realistic. -Right.
2 days ago, Wu Wei Quan made her faint because of anger.
Look. if they can't bully her openly...
...they'll do it indirectly. Zhou Ying is no match for them.
If that's the case, I can't leave her alone.
I've a suggestion. You should persuade her...
...to return to Shen Family.
I'll accept her.
I see. This is your objective.
Yes, it's true that she gave me a lot of troubles.
But, I'll do you a favour and continue to treat her well.
She doesn't like you. She won't go to you.
Which pan of me isn't as good as Wu Pin?
I've a suggestion. Xing Yi.
If you can convince her to leave Wu Family...
...I'll say good things about you to her.
Convince her? She doesn't even listen to you.
Would she listen to me?
That's right. It'll be too easy if she listens.
What do you mean then? -What do I mean?
We need to go against her and pressure her to wake her up.
She'll only leave with you if she wakes up from her dream.
If she still can't wake up, make a big fuss out of it...
...and she won't be able to live as a widow.
Here.
Uncle Si, something isn't right.
What's wrong? -How do I go in?
Tell them you're my friend. - Everyone in Jingyang knows me.
You're right. I've another way. Come.
See?
The tree outside and tree inside intersect.
Climb up from here and walk on the wall.
Then, climb down from the other tree...
...and you will be in the back of the mansion.
The room at the north is Zhou Ying's room.
Are you sure about this?
Try your best to persuade her. If you fail...
...make it loud.
This concerns your daughter's reputation.
What reputation? Reputation is just a burden.
The smaller your burden, the farther you can get.
I've never seen a father like you. -I'm the best father.
Keep this in mind. Return from the same route.
Alright. I know. -Go.
You're good.
What about my reputation?
Shen Xing Yi, aren't you a carefree man?
Does reputation matter so much?
Besides, you're already...
...the most infamous good-for-nothing in Jingyang.
You don't have a good reputation to begin with.
You're right.
Don't be scared. Your father told me to come.
I came to free you.
Listen to me. If you stay in Wu Family as a widow...
...you'll be miserable. If you want a proper life...
...you only option is to return to Shen Family with me.
I promise you to treat you well like before. Alright?
I'll let go if you agree to leave with me.
Look at you. You're so skinny now.
I told you that Wu Family isn't good.
Have you regretted it now?
How did you get in? -Don't ask.
Come with me. -I...
Help me to get a jacket.
Trying to take advantage of me just because my husband is dead?
You have the audacity to sneak into the east mansion.
Are you asking for death?
Speak. Why do you want me to return to Shen Family?
To serve as your maid or lover?
Listen. No matter how lowly I am...
...I'll still feel embarrassed if I'm seen with you.
Look at you. You're such a pampered man.
What can you do except for having fun?
What do you have except for Shen Family's money and surname?
Yet, you want to save me?
Listen, Shen Xing Yi. I won't need your help...
...even if I'm dying.
Since we're acquaintances...
...I'll spare you this once. Get out from where you got in.
But, from now onwards, stop bothering me.
If I see you again, I'll kick you to death.
Leave.
Hurry.
Zhou Ying! I must tame you one day!
What's going on over there?
Thief! Hurry! Help!
Help!
He's on the wall! -Over there! Hurry!
Don't let him get away! - Madam Ying, please go in!
Over there! Come with me! -Let's go!
How did it go? -Run.
Madam Ying! Madam Ying, are you alright?
I'm fine.
Gosh.
What happened? Did you make a commotion?
Yes. I shouted on purpose.
Good. Now, she can't stay in Wu Family.
Xing Yi, thank you. I'll treat you to wine.
Forget it. I'm not in mood for that.
What's wrong? -Uncle Si.
Am I useless? -Useless?
What makes you say so? Who says you're useless?
You never surrender when you drink liquor.
You never bat an eye when you spend money.
You are a famous gentleman in Jingyang.
That's all I can do. -That's all?
This is enough for you to feel proud for a lifetime.
It's just enough for me to be proud in front of you.
That's good enough.
Madam Ying, that thief came in by climbing the tree.
I'll send someone to chop the tree off tomorrow morning.
Alright. Thank you.
Please rest early.
Dismiss!
What's with all those people? What happened?
Quit pretending.
You sent him.
I'm just being decisive for you.
Since when are you in cahoots with Shen Xing Yi?
What do you mean by that?
We're brothers. We hit it off right away.
That brother of yours just tried to set me up.
Yes. It was my idea. -Your idea?
You can't live with Wu Family any longer.
You should leave with me.
You... -This is for your own good.
I don't want you to be a widow, especially a widow of Wu Family.
The walls are so tall and so many people are watching you.
You can't run away or have a secret affair.
I don't have a father like you. -Look.
You even denounce your own father for this.
Leave.
Fine. Don't regret it. I'll leave you tomorrow.
I'll leave on my own and I'll never come back.
Young Master Xing Yi, you're finally back.
I'll pour a cup of tea for you.
Look at you. You're such a pampered man.
What can you do except for having fun?
You can't even run errands! I sent you to deliver tea...
...and you went missing! What are you good for?
Listen, Shen Xing Yi. I won't need your help...
...even if I'm dying.
What's wrong?
Such a pampered man. -You can't even run errands!
What are you good for? -You only know how to have fun.
You can't even use an abacus! - I'll never need your help.
What are you good for? -Ling Long.
Should I do something? -You already created troubles.
What else do you want to do? - I'm not talking about troubles.
I'm talking about doing some other things.
Like what?
Remember that this is for Mr. Peng in Hanchun.
Mr. Peng? Alright.
This is the receipt. -Shopkeeper Tao, leave this to me.
Young Master Xing Yi.
Young Master Xing Yi, the master said that...
...you don't have to do these tiring works anymore.
Young Master Xing Yi. - Young Master Xing Yi.
Go and help him. -Young Master Xing Yi!
Many people saw it. It was a young man.
What did we lose? -That's the weird pad.
Nothing has been stolen.
Maybe he was discovered before he could steal anything.
There's another strange thing.
That man shouted some words when he ran away.
He seems to know Madam Ying.
Madam Ying was just standing there and watching.
She didn't call for help or chase that man.
What does that mean?
I don't know.
Where is Wei Wen?
My dear.
Do you know that a thief snuck in last night?
Master Han told me.
Someone says that the thief is Zhou Ying's lover.
Who said that?
I don't know. Someone spread this rumour...
...and Zhang told me about it.
It's a baseless rumour.
It's not that I believe it.
But, Zhou Ying is an unrefined child...
...and his father is an irresponsible man.
We need to be careful.
Else, something might really happen.
You saw it yourself how much Zhou Ying loves Wu Pin.
She won't do that.
You should take better care of Zhou Ying.
Don't listen to those maids and nannies.
Master!
Yang, is there a reply from Mr. Pu Weng?
It's been so many days. Why isn't there a reply?
Perhaps we'll receive it tomorrow.
Master, this is the latest official gazette.
Master, what happened?
Mr. Liu A0 is dismissed and his properties are confiscated.
Read the last paragraph.
General Zuo submitted a memorial to plead for Mr. Liu A0...
...and the emperor sent a eunuch to reprimand him...
...and return his memorial. This...
A storm is coming.