Nothing Gold Can Stay
Episode 30
I set up a fishing line 3 inches from the ground.
When he walked over, he tripped and fell down.
I collected the string while he was confused.
So, he had no idea what happened.
I didn't even leave a clue behind.
To stand up, he clung to the wall for support
I set up a trap on the ground. As soon as he stepped on it...
...the bird nest dropped and hit him right in his head.
He didn't suspect that it was a prank at all?
I never fail when it comes to sneaky things like this.
What happened after that?
He went straight to Beiji Monastery...
...to find Zeng San.
But, as you instructed. Zeng San did not appear.
Father, tell Uncle Zeng San that he can appear after tonight.
I don't believe this.
How did it go? -This is strange.
What's the matter?
I tried thrice and got all bad signs.
But, you can't believe it entirely.
I ran into an enlightened one today.
He said... -What did he say?
Let's check.
Where did that cry come from?
Over there.
We don't have cats. Where are the cats from?
I don't know, madam.
Oh no. -What's wrong?
Pig brings poverty and dog brings wealth.
Cat brings death.
My dear, don't scare me. -Death.
"Happily the people laugh."
"Why do you wander in this world they ask."
"For cultivation and enlightenment...
...to free myself from modal desires."
Mr. Priest.
It's you.
I've waited 2 days for you.
You realised it?
Look. Look at this.
This happened after I met you that day.
I knew it. -isn't it strange?
I performed divination thrice last night.
I got a bad sign each time.
There's something worse. A group of stray cats...
...suddenly came to my home last night. Tell me.
What exactly is going on? -What?
This evil being is so strong?
What evil being? -I'm so...
Nothing. -Mr. Priest.
No.
What evil being are you talking about?
Mr. Priest, you need to save me.
Stand up. I...
I said something unnecessary and got myself into trouble.
This isn't trouble. If you save my life...
...it's a great deed.
God bless.
Come here. -Alright.
It's really troublesome when you're targeted by an evil being.
But, if you can find something stronger than this evil being...
...and befriend it...
...on top of suppressing the evil being...
...you will gain wealth.
What is more powerful than this evil being?
Ajinx of course. - Where do I find a jinx?
Forget it. I'll give you...
...a better idea. -Go ahead.
Indigo is above blue and blue is below indigo.
Blue comes from indigo, yet it surpasses indigo.
"Happily the people laugh."
Blue comes from indigo, yet it surpasses indigo.
Zhou Ying, you are... -Master is back!
My dear, where did you go? Zhou Ying came to visit us.
She's been waiting for you.
Uncle Wei Quan, I came to...
...talk about our future partnership in business.
There's nothing to talk about. I'm firm on not taking pad.
But, you'll miss a chance to make a fortune.
It is abnormal for a hen to play the role of a cock.
It is against the norm and a symbol of disaster.
I heard that when Wu Pin's grandfather...
...divided the properties...
...the three families started their businesses at the same time.
But now, your family is doing worst...
...and its because of your belief in superstition...
...that made you miss a lot of opportunities.
Zhou Ying, you are spouting nonsense.
My family is still doing better than yours...
...even though we went bankrupt once.
I feel bad for your wife.
She's been married to you for so long.
But, look at her clothes. - What's wrong with her clothes?
If Brother Wei Wen took my advice...
...and ousted a jinx like you back then...
...you all won't go bankrupt.
What are you saying? -Fine.
Evil being and jinx. -Say no more.
You won't understand. Chun Xing, let's go.
It's windy outside. Put on this mantle.
Indigo is above blue and blue is below indigo.
Don't be angry. -Wait!
I agree to take pan in the business.
Alright.
Zhou Ying.
From today onwards, the seal of Shiyi Hall...
...will be in your possession.
I hope that you will take your role seriously...
...and honour our partnership.
Take it.
Uncle Wei Wu. Uncle Wei Quan. Don't worry.
Wu Family will prosper.
We'll keep getting better.
Good.
Gentlemen, please enjoy.
Zeng San.
Zhou Ying told me to pass this to you.
Zhou Ying's problem is my problem. I can't take her money.
Just accept this token of appreciation from her.
Besides, you are going to travel beyond the pass.
You need some money.
Since you said so, I shall gladly accept it.
Take it.
Have fun out there.
You should spend at least 3-5 years out there.
I won't come back if I get married there.
Come.
Good! -Good!
This is great. Congratulations.
Come. -Thank you.
Thank you, dear all. -Thank you.
Please come in. -Thank you.
Please come in. -Come in and take a look.
The three households of Wu Family partnered up.
It looks like they are planning to strike back.
I heard that the widow is the one leading them.
The one who survived getting drowned in a pond?
She still suspects the case of the military supply.
Why can't she live on properly?
She's asking for death.
How do you want her to die?
Another person is more desperate to kill her.
Ms. Hu.
You... -It's the opening of...
...Wu Family Textile Business today.
I'm going to deliver a gift.
You don't have to do this.
My father just passed away and that woman...
...opened a new shop as if nothing happened.
I can't accept this! -You can't go.
Why?
Doing this is meaningless.
But, what else can I do?
Actually, there are many things you can do.
If you really hate her...
...you shouldn't gift her an elegiac couplet.
Just take this...
...and stab her in the chest.
This is how you should avenge your father.
Move!
Ms. Hu.
You are decisive. But, you are foolish as well.
Didn't you tell me to kill her?
If you really kill her like this...
...yes, you would get to avenge your father.
But, you'll pay with your life. It's not worth it.
What should I do then?
Don't you know?
Among the 36 Stratagems...
...there is one called "Kill with a Borrowed Sword".
Zhou Ying.
Are you saying that we need to hire 30 more weavers?
Yes. The agents will come in spring next year.
We must prepare all the stock before...
...they come to Jingyang.
But, that'll take over 2,000 taels.
We still have enough.
Zhou Ying, if we spend 2,000 taels...
...we'll be shod of cash.
That's true. But, we can still manage.
I've a suggestion. Why don't we sell as much as...
...our weavers can produce for now?
If we do that, we'll be back to square one.
But, the risk will be a lot lower.
If we produce in small-scale, we can't occupy the market...
...or earn a reputation. -Zhou Ying.
You need to listen to me.
It's better safe than sorry.
In my opinion...
...since we all see potential in this, we shouldn't hesitate.
We should do our best and succeed in one go.
Yes. She's right. Let's do as Zhou Ying said.
What are you saying?
Wei Quan. -We should listen to Zhou Ying.
She's completely correct. Zhou Ying, I'll go and recruit.
We can't afford to wait. - Thank you, Uncle Wei Quan.
Thank you. -You're welcome.
Zhou Ying, did you use witchcraft on Wei Quan?
No. -How come his attitude...
mtowards you changed completely?
Maybe he realised his mistake.
Is that so?
In the 18th year of Tongzhi Reign, Shou Wa Gang...
...kidnapped Chen Bai Wan from Ningqiang County.
Chen Family paid the ransom.
But, Chen Bai Wan was still killed.
In the 3rd year of Emperor Guangxu's reign...
...Shou Wa Gang kidnapped a son of Zhou Family from Sanyuan.
But, this son of Zhou Family did not manage to return alive.
What do you mean?
Atall tree catches the wind.
That widow attracts so much attention.
It makes sense if bandits target her.
But, those bandits won't do as I command.
You don't have to command them. Just write them a letter...
...and tell them who to kidnap, they will do their job.
Yes, Ms. Hu. My friend is their messenger.
How much do I need to spend? - You don't have to spend at all.
What is your motive?
You finally asked this question.
Mr. Du, you saved my father...
...without taking even a penny from me.
Now, you are helping me to get my revenge for free.
We've nothing to do with each other.
So, there's only one explanation.
"To take, one must first give."
You must be after something bigger.
You're right. I do have my own plan.
What is your plan? Tell me frankly.
I'll see if I can accept it.
I'm sure you can accept it.
I'm planning to repay someone's kindness.
Many years ago, there was a little boy...
...who was starving and freezing.
He collapsed in front of a residence.
You're not allowed to sleep here! Get lost!
Get up!
Get up! Ms. Yong Mei.
When the boy was in despair...
...a girl from the family living in that residence...
...gave the boy half a bun she was holding.
I was that boy...
...and you were that girl.
I don't remember that.
I'll never forget your kindness.
This is why I'm willing to help you for free.
What do I need to do?
Father, I have something to discuss with you.
I want to go to our textile shop.
You're doing alright in our cotton shop.
Why do you want to go to the textile shop?
The business of the cotton shop is too small for me.
I think the textile shop is the most suitable one for me.
No.
I still need you to make money for me...
...in next year's cotton business.
Father, you can rest assured.
I'm done planning for next year's cotton business.
I bought 400,000 catties of cotton in advance...
...and made an agreement with Mr. Tong.
Without me, the cotton shop will still make a lot of money.
What do you want to do in the textile shop?
I can't tell you yet.
But, I promise that I'll surely give you a surprise.
Aunt.
Yong Mei, how come you suddenly came to visit me?
Actually, I wanted to come earlier.
But...
Wu Family and Hu Family used to be like one family.
What happened to us?
This is fate.
Aunt.
My father is gone. I'm only left with you.
You're another unfortunate child.
Come. Sit down.
Aunt, how are you?
I'm fine. Zhou Ying treats me very well.
Yong Mei.
Zhou Ying and I are sorry for your father's death.
We just wanted to find out what really happened.
We didn't expect him to...
I won't blame it on you all.
I can only blame it on fate.
Let bygones be bygones.
You need to live well too.
By the way, where is she?
Zhou Ying?
She's normally in the textile workshop at this hour.
She goes there every day? -Yes.
They are recruiting weavers...
...and expanding the workshop. She's very busy.
Every day? -Yes.
She goes out at 3-5 a.m. and returns at 1-3 p.m.
She eats her lunch there.
Alright. We have enough information.
I'll write the letter immediately.
Are you alright? -I'm sorry, boss.
I'm fine. I'll just need to apply some medicine.
Zha Kun, what were you doing? -I'm sorry, boss.
What a bad day. I burnt my hand before I could write even a word.
Zha Kun is illiterate.
It's alright. I'll write it.
You want to write it? - Just tell me what to write.
Alright.
Brother Shou Wa.
Boss.
Wu Family of the east mansion in Jingyang...
...is very wealthy.
Madam Ying. -Chun Xing.
Guess who came.
Sister Yi. -Sister Ying.
I prepared your favourite dishes.
Ms. Yi came to deliver the dishes when I was heading out.
So, she decided to tag along to see you.
Ms. Yi, this isn't a place for a pampered lady like you.
Why can't I come if Sister Ying can come? Right?
Show me what you prepared for me.
Gourd-shaped chicken.
I thought you said you love it.
I love it.
This is also Wu Pin's favourite dish.
Chun Xing, save a few pieces of this chicken.
We'll go to the grave to visit Wu Pin.
Boil some good tea for him.
Yes, Madam Ying.
By the way, speaking of tea...
...where did you find the young master's favourite cup?
I couldn't find it after the young master passed away.
That cup...
Where's my father? -Uncle Si went out...
...not long after you left home.
Sister Yi, I need to go out. Take good care of yourself.
Don't want you want to eat first? -Madam Ying.
What's going on? -I don't know.
Madam Ying is very impulsive. We're all used to it.
You're the one who stole this cup.
When did you steal it? - The morning Wu Pin died.
Chun Xing, boil tea for the young master.
Madam Ying, leave it to me. -Alright.
Have you eaten? -Yes.
Are you thirsty? Do you want to drink this?
I'm not thirsty. I'm a little hungry though.
How can I forget?
Fu Lai!
Young Master Pin. -Bring the date cake over.
Father. -You came at the right time.
I need to talk to you. Come out. -Help me to place a bet.
What's the matter? I'm in the middle of a game.
Father, I've a question. About the cup you stole...
...on the day Wu Pin died, where did you steal it from...
...and what was the situation at that time?
Father, Yu Long Quan gifted me some quality tea bricks.
Why don't you take some with you? -Sure.
Alright. I'll get them for you. -I'll do it myself.
“L stand on the fortress...
...and stare into the mountains."
"My ears hear...
...the chaos beyond the fortress.“
"Flags are waving...
...in the air."
"It turns out that...
Wu Pin did not drink the tea Bao Lai prepared.
Then, you poured the tea away...
...and stole the cup. -I returned the cup to you.
Bandits!
Mr. Zhao! -Bad news, Mr. Zhao!
Bad news, Mr. Zhao! -What happened?
Zhou Ying of Wu Family got kidnapped by bandits.
What's going on? -Run! The bandits are here!
There are bandits in Jingyang? -It's true.
That widow from Wu Family of the east mansion...
...got kidnapped by the bandits.
Move the goods! Hurry! Keep the goods!
Young Master Xing Yi! - Everyone! Come with me!
Hurry! Assemble!
Uncle, what's going on? -Bandits came.
Everyone is running for their lives.
The widow from Wu Family of the east mansion got kidnapped!
Run already!
After them!
The soldiers are coming! Run!
Hurry! After them!
Put her down!
Come. Don't move.
Don't move. You're alright now.
It's alright now. You're freed.
Calm down.
It's me.
It's alright now.
Are you alright? Can you stand up?
Wang Shi... -Wang Shi Jun.
Madam Ying! -Madam Ying, why are you here?
This place is unsafe. -What happened?
We don't know. A group of bandits suddenly came.
Who did they kidnap? -Ms. Yi.
Where did they head to? -That way.
Hurry. Bring a horse over. -Alright.
Zhou Ying! Are you alright?
I'm fine. -Where are the bandits?
Xiao Wu! Hurry!
Hurry! -Where are you going?
Mr. Zhao.
Come. -Mr. Zhao. Come down.
She's just frightened.
It'll take her some time to calm down.
Sister Yi, are you alright?
Mr. Zhao rescued you?
I'm glad that you're fine.
Let's go in.
I'm glad that you're fine. -Shen Xing Yi.
What are you doing here?
Right. I... What am I doing here?
I checked these lands. They are all fertile lands.
Also, master has been buried.
It's time you look for a fiance.
Qin Family of Fengxiang has an intelligent son.
The two of you will make a good couple.
My father just died. I've yet to avenge him.
Yet, you want me to buy lands and get engaged...
was if nothing happened.
Didn't master instruct us to do these before he died?
I want to avenge my father first.
Ms. Yong Mei.
If you don't buy properties or get married...
...you can't maintain the household with no income.
Why don't we reopen Gu Yue Pharmacy?
Can we? -If we can find our agents...
...in Zhejiang and Huguang, we can reopen the pharmacy.
How do we find them?
These agents...
...come to Jingyang to make purchases in spring and autumn.
It won't be difficult to find them.
Mr. Yang Jin Lin from Zhejiang...
...is in Jingyang now. He still owes us 700 taels.
Let's meet him first.
This is bad!
Bandits came to Jingyang. - Who did they kidnap?
I heard they kidnapped Wu Yi of Wu Family of the east mansion.
Then, Mr. Zhao rescued Wu Yi.
Wu Yi.
Tell your senior to make a better plan next time.
He must not fail again.
He must not fail again. -Yes.
Even though they failed to kidnap that widow...
...they dealt a huge blow to Zhao Bai Shi.
At least we have done something for the prince.
Zhao Bai Shi.
The bandits were free to enter and leave the territory...
...under your jurisdiction.
As the local governor, aren't you responsible for this?
I am responsible indeed.
You were supposed to be dismissed and banned from...
"government positions for your previous mistake.
But, the court spared you...
...and merely demoted and transferred you.
If you've learnt from your lesson...
...you should humble yourself and take your job seriously.
But, look at you.
Instead of doing better, you gave us a trouble like this!
I give you 3 months' time to eradicate the Sanshou Gang.
If you fail, I'll submit a memorial...
...to have you dismissed.
Yes, sir.
It was the Sanshou Gang. -Really?
I'm sure.
When did we offend the Sanshou Gang?
No one knows. But, they said that...
...their leader, Han San Chun, even came personally this time.
Clearly, it's big business to them.
How is Wu Yi a big business?
They weren't after Wu Yi. You were their target.
Me? -Yes.
They demanded for "the widow of Wu Family of the east mansion".
They probably mistook Ms. Yi for you...
...because of her expensive clothes.
I'm even more worthless compared to Wu Yi.
Why would they want to kidnap me?
Everyone knows that you are the leader of...
...Wu Family of the east mansion.
But, Wu Family of the east mansion is broke.
Maybe the Sanshou Gang isn't aware of the bankruptcy.
They think Wu Family of the east mansion is till rich...
...like when Wu Wei Wen was still alive.
Madam Ying.
Madam Ying, Mr. Zhao came.
Mr. Zhao, have a seat.
Wu Family of the east mansion...
...has nothing to do with the Sanshou Gang.
That's strange.
Mr. Zhao, there's a stranger matter.
Wu Pin's death has nothing to do with Bao Lai.
How is that possible? Sun Yong Quan confessed that...
...Liu Wan Er sent Bao Lai to spike Wu Pin's tea with poison.
I've investigated as well.
The wine Liu Wan Er gave Sun Yong Quan...
...contained the same poison Bao Lai used...
...to poison Wu Pin.
Bao Lai did spike the tea with poison.
But, Wu Pin did not drinkthe tea at all.
Are you sure? -Yes.
It was Liu Wan Er who killed Wu Pin.
It was someone else.
Who poisoned Wu Pin then?
I don't know.