Episode 18
Brother Wei Wen.
Brother Wei Wen, any news from the capital?
Brother Wei Wen, I just asked my master's master...
...to perform a divination for us.
He said that the bad luck in the east mansion...
...is caused by women and little ghosts.
Brother Wei Quan, enough with your superstition.
You'll annoy Brother Wei Wen. - I'm just trying to help him.
If you want to help, help him practically.
Brother Wei Wen, now that Wu Pin is gone...
...you lost a son and a trusted assistant.
Why don't you take Wu Yu as your foster son?
He can take care of you and Sister Zheng...
...and help you with your businesses.
Our ancestors will be pleased.
They already have an heir.
Yu Sheng broke the funeral basin for Wu Pin.
He's considered Wu Pin's son now.
No one agreed to make him Wu Pin's foster son...
...when we agreed to let Yu Sheng do the job.
No one said that. -It is a tradition...
...for the son to break the funeral basin.
We did that only because Wu Pin doesn't have a son.
How can you take that seriously?
Brother Wei Wen, Wu Yu has been worried...
...about you and Sister Zheng.
He said that the maids and servants are outsiders...
...and that he wants to take care of you two personally.
Brother Wei Wen, Zhou Ying is widowed...
...at such a young age. She's such a poor thing.
It'll be better if she has a son.
Yu Sheng might be little, but he is a very good boy.
You're still fit. If you teach him personally...
...he'll be able to help you in a few years.
Don't say that. I don't like that at all.
I have three sons, Wu Ting, Wu Wen and Wu Zhao...
...and two grandsons, Yu Lin and Yu Jin.
Wu Ting, Wu Wen and Wu Zhao can't even talk smoothly.
How do they help Brother Wei Wen?
Wu Yu lost 5,000 taels in his business last year.
Shouldn't you mention this too? -Well...
...my family has Wu Ze.
Isn't Wu Ze trying to become a scholar-official?
He can't make it. -Brother Wei Wu...
...is he planning to run a business?
That'll be difficult! -Enough!
The three of you...
Do you know what you just said?
Where is your conscience?
Wu Pin just passed away not long ago...
...and you all are fighting over his position.
Everyone is coveting our money!
Are you all my brothers? Where is your conscience?
Brother Wei Wen, calm down. Well...
...Brother Wei Shuang started it.
But, I just want to help you.
Brother Wei Wen, you are the one who helps us with our businesses.
We're not so ungrateful. -Enough!
Say no more.
I finally see your true colours today.
I don't have such brothers!
From now on, I want to cut ties with you all!
Brother Wei Wen. -We'll pan ways...
...and follow our own destinies! Whether you are rich or broke...
...I don't care anymore! Bring me brush and paper!
Brother Wei Wen. -You... It's all your fault.
You started everything.
You started the whole adoption topic.
Why did you bring up your three sons then?
I know your intention.
But, his son really stutters.
You too. Your son can't pass the examination.
Brother Wei Wen, we're in the wrong today.
We won't do this again.
Brother Wei Wen, I'm sorry.
Brother Wei Wen, we were led astray.
Brother Wei Wen, don't worry.
We'll never bring up this matter again.
Brother Wei Wen, I won't talk about it again. Don't be angry.
I'll apologise to you.
Brother Wei Wen, please don't cut ties with us.
Wu Wei Wu. -Brother Wei Wen.
Don't you want my agents for handwoven cloth?
No. -I'll do you the favour today.
I'll let you have them. But, from today onwards...
...you're no longer my brother.
No. Brother...
Wu Wei Shuang. -Brother Wei Wen.
Don't you like money? - No, Brother Wei Wen.
Fine! Give me 1,000 taels...
...and I'll let you have all my shares in San Yuan Pawn Shop!
But, from today onwards...
...we have nothing to do with each other!
Brother Wei Wen.
Wu Wei Quan! -Brother Wei Wen, calm down.
Please... -You might be heartless...
...but I am not.
Considering the fact that we are brothers...
...you don't have to return the money you owe me anymore!
But, from now on, I'm no longer your brother!
You don't have to come to the east mansion anymore!
Take this! -Brother Wei Wen.
Brother Wei Wen.
Brother Wei Wen, calm down. -Let go!
Brother Wei Wen.
Brother Wei Wen!
Father ousted Uncle Wei Wu...
...Uncle Wei Shuang and Uncle Wei Quan?
Yes. Everyone knows.
Why? -This I don't know.
Madam Ying, where are you going? -I'm going to ask.
They are your brothers after all. How could you cut ties with them?
My dear.
Father. Mother.
The physician told you to rest.
What are you doing here?
Father, I've heard.
Don't tell me you cut ties with Uncle Wei Quan because...
...he scolded me that day.
If he scolds me, I can return the favour.
You don't have to... -Shut up!
I finally understand that Wei Quan is right about it.
You are the jinx!
Think about it yourself. So many things happened...
...ever since you entered Wu Family.
Wu Pin even lost his life!
Father.
Didn't you say that you don't believe Uncle Wei Quan?
I believe him now!
I let you enter the family because I needed to save my son.
Since you can't save Wu Pin, what do I need you for?
Wu Pin woke up because of Zhou Ying.
Wu Pin... Wu Pin still died!
It's not her fault. - Whose fault is it then?
I want you to get lost now.
Get lost!
My dear. -Leave immediately!
Get lost!
Zhou Ying!
My dear, why are you doing this?
You ousted everyone deliberately?
Yes.
Why?
For the sake of our family.
This is for the sake of Wu Family of the east mansion.
Mr. Zhou.
Get up! -What are doing?
I'm sorry, Mr. Zhou. There's an order from master.
You are to leave immediately. Move.
I need to travel today. Let me sleep a little longer.
You need to wake up! Get up! Come! Get up!
Mr. Zhou, you need to go. -Get up, Mr. Zhou.
There's no need to persuade him! Drag him out!
Mr. Zhou. -Let's go, Mr. Zhou.
I'm Zhou Ying's father. How can you...
Escort him out! -Don't touch me.
Don't touch me. Else, I'll make you...
Let me take my thing.
Hurry UP-
Let's go, Uncle Zhou. -Don't touch me!
Look...
Mr. Zhou, we're sorry.
Father, people are saying that the Wu Brothers had a fight...
...and that Uncle Wei Wen ousted all three of you...
...and declared to cut ties with all of us.
It's true. -What happened?
I'm at fault too. Wei Shuang suggested to...
...let Brother Wei Wen take Wu Yu as his foster son.
I lost my composure...
...and argued with him. Then, Wei Quan joined us...
...and your eldest uncle got angry.
Father, Wu Pin just passed away not long ago.
You all picked the wrong time to bring this up.
But, I feel like something is wrong with...
...your uncle today.
He has always been a very calm person.
He could even face Wu Pin's death calmly.
Why was he entirely different today?
Maybe he's too sad.
Anyway, I will still need to visit him a few days later...
...to apologise.
We can't be divided.
Brother Wei Wen threw such a fit today.
Brother Wei Wen wrote every single word here?
Has he gone crazy because of Wu Pin's death?
1,000 taels for 70% of San Yuan Pawn Shop's shares.
This is a good deal. -If I knew this...
...I wouldn't bring up Wu Yu today.
Even though Wu Yu can't inherit their wealth...
...we obtained a pawn shop for nothing.
This won't do. I'll return this contract...
...to Brother Wei Wen.
Back then, Brother Wei Wen invested...
...over 10,000 taels in this pawn shop.
Are you stupid? How can you return something he gave you?
Brother Wei Wen was just too angry.
Who do you take him for?
He is Wu Wei Wen. He won't lose his cool so easily.
He must have done this for a reason.
Since he gave it to you, just take it.
But, this... -Listen to me.
Nothing will go wrong.
Fine.
We've 90% of the pawn shop's shares now.
We're the boss now.
I think so. -Be happy.
This is such a good news.
This is weird.
We grew up fighting among each other.
We've all offended Brother Wei Wen before.
But, all he did was give us some scolding.
But, he never went as far as to cut ties with us.
Maybe he's just angry. He'll be fine after a few days.
Angry? He even put it in black and white.
Let me see. -Look.
Can you read?
Can't you read for me?
Someone must have instigated Brother Wei Wen.
Who? -Who?
It must be that jinx in the east mansion.
10 pennies. Send us to Tongchuan. - That won't do. It's not enough.
15 pennies. -No. It's really not enough.
How about 30 pennies?
Let me see. Alright.
Good.
Board the cad.
When we reach Tongchuan, we'll stay there for a night...
...and change to another can. We'll have fun along the way.
Stop thinking about it. I knew that this day would come.
Days ago, he just told me...
...not to take Wu Wei Quan's words seriously.
Yet, he went back on his word today.
Wu Wei Wen is different from us.
We are grateful people while they are ungrateful people.
I don't think he's a person like that.
He even did something so mean to his brothers.
Can't you tell his character from this?
I want to say goodbye to Wu Pin. -Wu Pin is dead.
Fine. Let's go.
Wang Shi Jun.
What are you doing here? - I've been waiting for you.
Waiting for me?
I knew that you would come here before you leave.
Uncle Si, where are you two going?
We're heading northwards to the grassland.
The grassland?
That's so far away. -We've always wanted to leave.
Can you stay for a few more days?
My father-in-law ousted me. Where can I stay?
I don't want to stay in Jingyang any longer.
You should at least wait until Young Master Pin's...
...100th day prayer - The 100th day prayer?
Wu Family ousted her. Why should we wait for that?
It has nothing to do with us now. Alright.
Go in and take a look. Come back quickly.
If we leave the city now...
...we can still make it to Shili Inn before night falls.
Once you leave, you won't get to...
...visit the young master anymore.
Master must have done that for a reason.
Why don't you stay for a few more days to observe?
Even if you really want to leave...
...you can't leave without knowing the truth.
I'm sure the young master...
...doesn't want you to leave like this.
He insisted that this pipe bowl came from the palace.
He can't fool me. I'm a conman myself.
Let's go. -Father.
I'm not leaving.
I thought we agreed to leave.
I want to wait for Wu Pin's 100th day prayer.
Haven't you mourned enough?
He's my husband after all. - He's dead. This is the end.
Father, let me do one more thing for Wu Pin.
Uncle Si. Zhou Ying. Mind your step.
This is the place.
Wang Shi Jun, you're not from Gaoling.
Your mother lives in Jingyang as well.
How come you have a house like this in Gaoling?
It was bought in the past. But, no one stays here.
You all can help me to look after it now.
Not bad at all.
Yes, Uncle Si. This place is near to Jingyang.
You can go back to sweep the young master's tomb anytime.
Uncle Si, someone will deliver the daily necessities tomorrow.
I've paid. Just collect the things.
Man, you're thoughtful.
Uncle Si, I've prepared beddings for the two rooms here.
It's late. I shall excuse myself. Rest early.
Alright. -Thank you, Wang Shi Jun.
I'll clean up later.
It's dark. Be careful.
I'm so tired today. We're finally home.
Home? Is this our home?
Home is wherever I can sleep.
Come.
Accompany me.
My dear.
What exactly happened?
Nothing.
Master!
Master! Bad news!
Many soldiers suddenly came and surrounded the mansion!
They don't allow anyone to enter or leave!
Master, what should we do?
My dear.
Give me another bowl of this. -Hurry!
Let's go! -Follow me! Over there!
What are you all doing? -Go away!
Who is Wu Wei Wen?
Me.
It has been confirmed that...
...Wu Wei Wen of Jingyang, Shaanxi...
...adulterated the military supply...
...and made exorbitant profits. This is an unforgivable crime...
...and Rong Lin, the Minister of Justice...
...shall arrest Wu Win Wen and his other accomplices...
...to send to the capital.
Wu Family's east mansion located in Anwu, Jingyang...
...shall be strictly sealed off.
We're innocent! -We're innocent!
Can you let me finish this bowl of spicy pepper soup?
My dear.
Please proceed. -My dear.
Master! -My dear!
Master! -Master!
My dear! -Master!
Master! -My dear!
My dear! -Master!
Master! -Master!
My dear! -Master!
MY dear!
Master! -Master!
I'm going to save Brother Wei Wen! -How?
Whatever it is, we can't sit still and do nothing.
Wei Shuang, come back.
Brother Wei Wen gave us money and businesses.
Are we going to leave him alone when he's in trouble?
Of course we've to help. But, we need to plan properly...
...to save Brother Wei Wen without getting dragged in.
Why would we get dragged in?
Wei Shuang, think about it.
Adulteration of military supply...
...is a serious offense. Luckily, everyone knows that...
...Brother Wei Wen already cut ties with us.
That's why we're not implicated.
If you speak for him without proper planning...
...you'll surely get dragged in.
Look. It's alright. Come here and see for yourself.
Misfortune turns into blessing. I told you so.
Everything will be fine once we oust that woman.
Try and find out when Brother Wei Wen will come back.
Judging from this divination result, he should be back soon.
His family is destined to stay rich for decades more.
Brother Wei Wen has good days ahead.
Brother Wei Wu, what should we do now?
Let's just observe for now.
Why don't we wait a little longer?
Let's wait.
This is the 150 from last month. -Master!
Master, have you heard about Wu Family of the east mansion?
What happened?
Master, many soldiers came all of a sudden this morning...
...and arrested Wu Wei Wen. Their reputable housekeepers...
maccountants and shopkeepers were all arrested as well.
The east mansion has been sealed off too.
This day finally came.
I heard that it's still because of the military supply.
Master, will we get implicated?
No.
Even though we did our best for that business as well...
...what if something goes wrong?
Master, should we... -Don't worry.
Go back to your work. -Yes, master.
Tian Shi. Tian Yu. -Young Master Xing Yi.
Help me to look for Zhou Ying and Zhou Lai Si.
Find out if they are arrested. Go.
Zhou Ying. Uncle Si.
This is food and those are daily necessities.
We'll just stay for 2 months. We don't need so much food...
...and supplies. -Just keep the food.
Wang Shi Jun, you must have spent a lot on these.
Tell me how much you spent. I'll pay you back
Don't worry about that.
You don't make a lot as an apprentice.
You must have used your savings.
You can pay me in the future. -Shi Jun, you came.
Uncle Si. -This is a lot of things.
I see chicken and meat too.
Why isn't there wine? Man, the next time you come...
...bring a few bottles of wine. -Sure, Uncle Si.
I'll bring you a bottle of good wine.
Any news from Jingyang? -No.
Young Master Xing Yi, I heard that Zhou Ying somehow...
...offended Wu Wei Wen...
...and got ousted alongside Uncle Si 2 days ago.
Where did they go?
I asked around. Nobody knows.
But then, I asked the soldiers guarding the city gate.
What did they say? -They said they left the city.
Where did they headed to? -The north.
What are you doing? - Young Master Xing Yi.
How can we let you...
...carry the rice for us? -I insist.
We'll feel embarrassed. -I don't feel embarrassed myself.
Why should you feel embarrassed?
"You have made up for your mistake...
...and finally done something better."
“The young prince orders you to stay alert...
...and keep up the good work...
...to maintain this situation and further expand our influence."
What's the matter?
We put in so much effort and did something so big.
Yet, we merely "made up for our mistake"...
...and "did something better".
Last year, Chaha'er coughed up blood...
...due to overworking in the Divine Machine Division.
The young prince only said 3 words...
am informed". -"I am informed".
It looks like we've received a big compliment.
Let's go out for a walk.
Without realising it, we've been in Jingyang for a year.
Our hard work over the 12 months paid off.
But, it looks like the young prince...
...wants us to continue to stay in Jingyang.
It doesn't matter. It's the same anywhere.
Right. It's the same anywhere.
Isn't Jingyang your hometown?
I'm no longer me. I've no hometown.
You can't sleep here! Get lost!
If you want to live, pick it up and eat it.
That's right.
Keep this in mind.
Survival is the most important thing.
Now, we're just living.
Please make way.
Zhou Ying, how about some baked pancake?
Would you like some?
Let's buy some.
Give me a minute.
Zhou Ying, how about some date cake?
This is your favourite. Why won't we buy some?
Now I know why you love date cake so much.
Because it tastes like our married life.
I don't feel like eating it.
You... What's wrong with you lately?
Where's your appetite? -I'm fine.
What's wrong? -I need the toilet.
There's no toilet here. -I... I'll look for one.
You can go ahead without me. I'll catch up.
Alright.
Mr. Physician.
I'm feeling sick. Please help me to check.
How do you feel?
I lost my appetite. I sometimes feel nauseous too.
Give me your hand. -I came for medicine.
Geng. -Brother Bai.
You came for medicine too?
Yes. I came for some medicine. -Isn't your son in Jingyang?
Renshou Hall's medicine is good and cheap.
You should ask him to buy some for you.
Don't you know? Renshou Hall closed down.
But, it's a big pharmacy.
Wu Family of the east mansion went broke.
What? They are so rich. How is that possible?
Why not? Wu Wei Wen is dead.
Of course they went broke.
Who's dead? -Wu Wei Wen of...
...Wu Family of the east mansion.