Episode 22
Wake up.
Father.
Where am I?
A small house in Yunyang.
Why am I here?
Because your father is brave and clever at the same time.
After I was tied up by Wu Wei Shuang...
...I saw that you fainted and got carried away.
So, I went back to the east mansion to rescue you.
They want to drown Madam Ying in the pond!
Drown her? -What? Really?
When I heard that they wanted to drown you...
...I decisively went to Shen Family to find help.
Xing Yi!
Xing Yi. Hurry. Save Zhou Ying.
Save Zhou Ying! -Drown her!
Shen Xing Yi is such a good friend.
He pawned everylhing he had to rent this small little house.
He even sent Ms. Ling Long to serve you.
Young Master Xing Yi. -Where is she?
She's inside. She's awake.
You once said that you don't need my help...
...even if you're dying.
But, in the end, I'm still the one who saved you.
You said you'd rather die than return to Shen Family.
But, in the end...
...you'll still have to return to Shen Family.
You still want me to return to Shen Family?
Where else can you go now?
But, I've thought about it.
When you get better, I'll change your name...
...and claim that you're a new maid I bought.
Then, I'll tell my mother to marry you to me.
You still want me to marry you?
About your history with Wu Pin...
was long as I don't mind, my mother should be fine with it.
You don't mind. But, I don't feel the same way.
What do you mean?
I don't want to marry you.
I saved your life.
What's the meaning of this?
Come.
Don't you want me? You can have me now.
Zhou Ying, are you under the impression that...
...I saved you for this?
You saved my life. I've nothing to repay you with...
...except for this body.
Zhou Ying, listen carefully.
If I want a woman's body, I can have as many as I wish.
I won't need you.
What do you want then? -I want you to agree to marry me.
That's impossible.
If you could marry Wu Pin...
...why can't you marry me? How am I not as good as him?
You're not as good as him in every way.
He's dead.
He's not dead! He's always alive in my life!
Get lost! Get lost once you recover!
Young Masher Xing Yi!
He just saved your life.
I'll pay him with my life.
Even if you don't want to marry him...
...you don't have to make him so angry.
Aren't you good at dealing with people?
I don't know what's wrong with myself.
This happens every time I see him.
Maybe we're fated to be enemies.
Who is that?
Young Masher Xing Yi!
Catch him! -Catch the thief!
Go! -Hurry!
Where is he? -Young Master Xing Yi.
Should we pursue him?
Forget it.
There's news from the Ministry of Defense.
The recent medicine purchased for the military...
...is a lot less effective than the medicine in the past.
I investigated. The medicine in the past...
...was supplied by Wu Family of the east mansion.
But now, Shen Family is the supplier.
The ministry suspects adulteration of medicine.
Wu Family of the east mansion was just convicted for this crime.
I don't think Shen Family...
...will have the guts to repeat the mistake.
"I have investigated as you instructed...
...and I have confirmed that...
...Shen Family's pharmacy adulterated the medicine."
We only have herbs here. There's nothing to steal.
We do have some cash in the shop.
Maybe he was after the money.
Did he steal the money? -No.
Maybe he's just a thief. Continue the work quickly.
We need to deliver in time. -Yes.
Father, I don't think this person is a thief.
Why? -He's a skillful fighter.
I'm no match for him at all.
How's the injury on your shoulder? -I'm fine.
You've stayed up one whole night. Go back and get some rest.
Here you go.
Thank you.
What's so good about you?
Young Master Xing Yi just can't forget about you.
When you were unconscious, he was so worried.
Fearing that Wu Family would learn that you are alive...
...he spent a lot of money to hire physicians from Shanxi.
There's this donkey-hide gelatin too.
According to that physician...
...back then, the empress dowager suffered from a blood disease...
...and almost lost the child she was pregnant with.
It was the Vice Director of the Ministry of Revenue from Dong'e...
...who suggested using donkey-hide gelatin.
Then, the empress dowager gave birth to Emperor Tongzhi.
This is a rare medicine you can't get even with money.
You were married and even pregnant.
Yet, Young Master Xing Yi doesn't mind at all.
He even plans to make you his concubine.
All maids sewing the young master envy you.
I can't believe you rejected him.
I wonder what's going on in your head.
I don't like him.
Why? He's such a good person.
Is he good?
Are you concocting the medicine for the military?
Yes. -Is this a vulnerary...
...that stops bleeding? -Yes.
Is this the formula? -Yes.
Where's the document of order from the Ministry of Revenue?
Young Master Xing Yi, it's here.
Here you go.
How come there's no dragon's blood in our formula...
...when it's listed as one of the ingredients?
You know what happened to Wu Family, right?
Why did you do this?
Do you want Shen Family to get into trouble too?
It was... It was master who told me to exclude it.
My father?
Young Master Xing Yi.
Father.
Why are you back at home...
...instead of helping out in the pharmacy?
Father, did you tell Shopkeeper Han to...
...remove dragon's blood from the formula of the medicine?
You found out. -You know that dragon's blood...
...is the most important ingredient. Without it...
...the medicine won't be effective.
I know. -Why did you do that then?
This is Mr. Du's request. -His request?
Dragon's blood is too expensive. If we do it honestly...
...we won't profit at all. So, after a long discussiom...
...we decided to exclude dragon's blood.
Our vulnerary will become useless.
The court has negotiated with France.
The war has ended.
Medicine for treating wounds...
...will serve no purpose in the military.
What if war breaks out a few years later?
A few years later,...
...even the best medicine will expire.
Father, we can't deliver goods of such quality.
Mr. Du is responsible for this. We don't have to worry.
Can he take responsibility? - This is none of your business.
Father, don't forget how Wu Family got into trouble.
Was Wu Family the same as Shen Family?
Wu Wei Wen was supported by important officials too.
But, he still went dead and broke.
Shen Xing Yi!
What did I send you to the pharmacy for?
To do odd jobs. -Go back and do your odd jobs.
Father.
Mr. Du, this is a bad idea.
We don't mind making zero profit.
Even if you don't mind making zero profit...
...the young prince needs to make a profit.
Mr. Shen, let me tell you something.
Do you know how much effort the young prince put in...
...to obtain this business?
Do you expect the young prince to help you for free?
But, if anything goes wrong, I'll be the second Wu Wei Wen.
Mr. Shen, I'll protect you.
If I could turn the real into a fake back then...
...I can turn a fake into the real as well.
Turn a fake into the real?
You mean, Wu Family... -Listen to me.
The young prince put in a lot of effort...
...to avenge your son.
If you're ungrateful...
...you'll become the second Wu Wei Wen.
You can't go in! Go out!
Mr. Du.
Brother Xing Yi, you came at the right time. Come.
I just bought a red sandalwood bird cage.
Help me to appraise it.
Not bad. It's really quite nice.
But, I came for something more important today.
Mr. Du, please add dragon's blood...
...to the vulnerary.
Why are you worried about a trivial matter like this?
This isn't a trivial matter. It's an important matter.
It might lead to a huge disaster.
Didn't your father tell you the reason?
He did. Money is the reason.
But, if the reputation of Shen Family...
...is ruined because of the small money...
...it'll be a huge loss to us. -I'll protect you all.
No one can damage Shen Family's reputation.
Still, we can't do this.
Only despicable people will do something like this.
Look. These birds are all young.
If I don't feed them, they'll die.
So, they've to eat whatever I offer them.
They can't afford to be picky.
Also...
...I had an eagle last year. That was really a good eagle.
But, it flew uncontrollably.
It was disobedient.
In the end, I had no choice but to...
Mr. Du.
I'm sorry.
I play with anything at all except for bird cages.
This young master of Shen Family is very unruly.
Unruly things will only end up in two ways.
They'll either get tamed...
...or killed.
Ling L0f19-
Are you engaged? ls there a man you like?
I'll be your matchmaker.
Maids like us have no say in marriage.
Father.
Help me to buy some things. -What do you need?
White paper, white cloth and red ink.
Why do you need these? - Don't ask. Just buy for me.
Alright.
Ling Long, I'm leaving.
Thanks for taking care of me. -Where are you going?
I'm returning to Wu Family's east mansion.
You still want to go back?
Are you crazy? -I'm not crazy.
Why do you wan to go back? Do you want to die?
Do you want to get tied up and drowned in the pond again?
That won't happen this time.
Zhou Ying, I beg of you.
Forget about Wu Family, alright?
Before I was drowned, I said that I would return...
...even if I have become a ghost.
It's time. -But, you also promised me that...
...after Wu Pin's 100th day prayer...
...we'll go to the grassland together.
Before I settle my problem with Wu Family...
...I won't go anywhere.
Zhou Ying, if you go back to Wu Family's east mansion...
...I'll sell you to Shen Xing Yi. -I dare you to.
Just wait and see!
Why is the young master so angry? -I don't know.
What is he doing? -The young master is here.
Xing Yi.
What's wrong? Why are you so angry?
Who made the young master angry?
Hey, Xing Yi. Who made you angry?
I'm fine.
Do you need something? -Yes.
Do you still remember the slave contract we signed?
I sold Zhou Ying to you for 300 taels.
I remember. But, you gave me a fake.
Now, I've decided to hand you the real deal.
Pay me another 300 taels and take Zhou Ying home.
What?
Well, since we're brothers...
...I'll give you a discount. 200 taels.
Uncle Si.
I won't accept your daughter even if you pay me.
Didn't you swear that you'll take her back one day?
I changed my mind. -Why?
She makes me angry all the time. For a longer life...
...I need to stay away from her.
She'll die if you don't accept her.
What do you mean?
She insists to go back to Wu Family's east mansion.
I'd rather make her come to Shen Family.
At least she won't die.
Xing Yi.
Uncle Si told me that...
...you want to return to Wu Family's east mansion.
Yes.
Wu Family of the east mansion is dead.
It's still alive. -Wu Pin is dead.
Wu Wei Wen is dead. Zhou Ying is dead as well.
Everyone is dead.
Who says Zhou Ying is dead? I'm still alive.
Yes, you're alive. You've been ousted by them.
You're no longer a pan of Wu Family of the east mansion.
After the deaths of Wu Wei Wen and Wu Pin...
...I'm the leader of Wu Family of the east mansion.
No one can oust me. I can only leave on my own.
Why do you want to go back?
I want to prove my innocence...
...and take back the shares that belong to our family.
What can you do with reputation and shares...
...if you lose your life?
If I can't fight back when I'm bullied and wronged...
...why should I stay alive? - But, don't forget that...
...the other members of Wu Family can't accept you at all.
If you go back like this, they'll surely kill you.
I might be the victor this time.
But, it's still risky.
Zhou Ying, I'm the one who saved your life.
So, I've right over your life.
You can refuse to return to Shen Family.
But, I won't let you return to Wu Family either.
I've made up my mind. - You're not allowed to leave.
Shen Xing Yi.
You can't lock me up. If I could escape back then...
...I can still escape this time.
Don't you understand what I'm saying?
This is for your own good.
It's alright. It's death at most.
You're not afraid of death. -I'm afraid of death.
But, I dread living miserably even more.
Fine. I'll let you go.
Thank you.
This is the first time you thank me...
...and also the first time...
...you talk to me calmly ever since you ran away.
Do you remember our days back in my suite?
We talked and laughed every day. We were so happy.
That's a long, long time ago.
I don't get it at all.
I've been nice to you. Yet, you always hit or scold me.
Wu Family killed my brother and did all kinds of bad things.
Wu Family of the east mansion did not adulterate the medicine.
I thought they replaced dragon's blood with rosin.
I once suggested to...
...replace dragon's blood using cheap leaves of azaleas...
...and Wu Wei Wen gave me a good scolding.
Why would he use rosin that can't stop bleeding at all?
What? Leaves of azaleas can replace dragon's blood?
If you accuse Wu Family of adulterating medicine again...
...I can never talk to you calmly again.
These are the things you want.
Are you sure about this? -Yes.
Are you sure you don't need my help?
I can handle it on my own.
I asked you to stop her. Yet, you decided to support her.
Is there anyone who can change your daughter's mind?
You have a point.
This daughter of mine...
Even though she made me really angry...
...I still hope that she can come back alive.
Sister Zheng, since Brother Wei Wen...
...did not pass the seal of Shiyi Hall to Zhou Ying...
...let's honour the contract written by Brother Wei Wen.
Here's 1,000 taels.
Please stamp this contract with the seal of Shiyi Hall.
Zhou Ying said this contract was just expedient.
How can you believe her?
My husband forked out 14,000 taels...
...for San Yuan Pawn Shop.
It's unreasonable for you to pay 1,000 taels only.
Sister Zheng, it was Brother Wei Wen...
...who offered the shares for 1,000 taels.
Alright. I'll add 1,000 taels more.
The profit of the pawn shop last year...
...was more than 2,000 taels.
Alright. On top of the 2,000 taels...
...I'll give you 2,000 taels of annual dividend.
Is this enough?
Wei Shuang, I don't want to sell the shares.
Why don't you just give me the quarterly dividend like before?
Since you don't want to sell your shares...
...I don't want to manage the business anymore.
I'm just a small shareholder with 20% shares anyway.
I don't need to do so much.
What are you saying?
All employees of San Yuan Pawn Shop...
...were hired by me.
If I quit, they'll quit as well.
Sister Zheng, please hire someone else.
Good bye.
Madam Zhang.
Did you hear something last night? - Yes. I was about to tell you.
I was so scared. -I couldn't sleep at all.
What should we do? -Let's go to the back and check.
Alright.
Chun Xing.
Did you all hear it last night? -I heard it.
Whose voice do you think it was?
Madam Ying.
What?
I was with Madam Ying since she entered the east mansion.
I'm most familiar with her voice. It was her.
Really?
Don't be afraid. You all didn't harm her.
Even if she's back for revenge, she won't hurt you all.
What are you all talking about?
Bao Lai. Bao...
Housekeeper Bao, I...
Didn't you hear it last night?
Hear what?
We all heard it.
They say that people who died because they were wronged...
...will turn into vengeful spirits.
Could it be that... - What are you talking about?
Madam Ying is back.
Chun Xing, what nonsense are you saying?
Do you want to get slapped again?
Madam Zhang, you're already an old woman.
Why are you still as foolish as them?
Listen. No one is allowed to bring up this matter again!
If I hear it again, I'll have you slapped.
Do you hear me?
Yes.
Why are you all standing here? Do you work!
Aunt.
It's true that my father was rude to you that day.
But, he has regretted it.
When I left home, he reminded me to...
mapologise to you on behalf of him.
He also said that once you've cooled down...
...he'll visit you and let you punish him.
We're one family. It's just a small argument.
There's no need to punish anyone. -Right.
Look. Wu Yu treats you better than his treats me.
This is how a family should be.
Wu Yu is really a good boy.
Aunt, if you don't mind...
...just take me as your foster son.
I'll be more than happy to.
Life is better when there is someone to talk to me.
Really? It's decided then.
Sister Zheng, let's pick a date to hold the adoption ceremony.
Alright.
That's great.
Sister Zheng, my husband...
...intends to let Wu Yu run San Yuan Pawn Shop.
Why don't you transfer the 70% shares to Wu Yu?
Wu Yu is your son now.
He's not an outsider. - Mother, please rest assured.
I'll do a good job. From now on...
...I'll deliver the quarterly profits...
...to you personally.
I'll make sure you get more and never less.
Are you afraid of getting cheated by your own son?
In this case...
We'll do it on the day of the adoption ceremony.
That's great.
Slow down.
Go.
Fu Lai, do you believe in ghosts?
I do believe in ghosts.
But, I haven't done anything bad. I'm not scared.
Do you hear anything?
No.
You... Listen carefully.
It must be the wind.
The wind?
I... I might have heard it wrongly. Let's move.
Wait!
What's wrong, Xiao Lei? -I...
I think I hear a woman crying.
Listen. This voice sounds so familiar.
Could it be that... -Enough!
Fu Lai!
Madam Ying! I did not do anything to you!
Madam Ying, I'm not the one responsible for your death!