Episode 36
Xu Ren Jie, you cheated my money...
...insulted me...
...and accused me of falsely accusing you.
Believe it or not, I can kill you.
Mr. Tu.
Sheng Long Quan sells only genuine goods.
There must be a misunderstanding.
Who is she? -She's the young mistress of...
...Wu Family of the east mansion.
Is she your employer? -No.
Then you can move aside.
Even though I'm not the owner of Sheng Long Quan...
...I'm the leader of Wu Family.
I've the right to interfere in Sheng Long Quan's business.
Alright. Sheng Long Quan sold fake herbs to me...
...and I want 10 times the amount I paid as compensation.
Mrs. Wu, give me my money.
Sheng Long Quan has been here for a long time.
All locals know their shopkeeper and employees.
Just ask and you will know if the person who sold fake herbs...
...is from Sheng Long Quan.
Even if he isn't from Sheng Long Quan...
...the goods came from Sheng Long Quan.
Sheng Long Quan only has one shop in Urumqi.
Did you see the sample, negotiate or collect goods here?
Good. You're witty.
Listen. I did not see the samples here.
I dealt with a man by the surname of Wu all along.
He's not our employee and the goods aren't from us.
Mr. Tu, how do you prove that we sold fake herbs to you?
But, the goods...
...are from you all! - What are you trying to do?
Go and get a pack of our own cordyceps.
Yes, Madam Ying.
Mr. Tu, this is ours.
That one is definitely not ours.
This is your sample...
...and that is what I received. It's exactly the same.
If that person used our name...
...of course he would copy the packaging as well.
Because of Sheng Long Quan's reputation...
...I trusted you all. But, you all deceived me.
We're not being irresponsible.
But, we really didn't sell you anything.
Am I blind to you? Or are you the blind one?
It's clearly exactly the same. -Mr. Tu.
This isn't our packaging. -Fine.
If you prove that this packaging is fake...
...I'll admit that it's my mistake.
You said it yourself. Don't go back on your word.
I, Tu'erdan, am a man of my word.
This is what we just took out from our shop.
Wu Family took measures to prevent counterfeits.
So, there's always a hidden mark in Sheng Long Quan's packaging.
Madam Ying, it's my first time seeing this.
Only members of Wu Family knows this.
As for the fake goods...
...even though the packaging and words are exactly the same...
...you definitely won't find the hidden mark.
Look.
It's true. It's exactly the same.
If you don't deliver the money...
...before sunset 3 days later...
...the thing that will fall next is not a bodkin...
...but your head.
Move! -Move!
Who exactly is he?
He's Tu'erdan, the biggest merchant in Urumqi.
He has shops all across the Western Region.
Most of the tea leaves, fur, leather, hookah...
...salt, metal, herbs and textiles in the market...
...are supplied by him.
We're in deep trouble.
We should have played a finger guessing game with him.
We would surely win. We wouldn't be so embarrassed.
I didn't expect the counterfeit to come with our hidden mark too.
Well, you shouldn't have identified yourself as...
...the leader of Wu Family.
Even when we were street performers...
...we would take responsibility for our action.
Moreover, I'm really the leader of Wu Family.
What do you plan to do?
The case is too fishy. I must get to the bottom of it.
Uncle Wei Wu is a cautious person.
I don't think he'll sell fake goods.
Xu Ren Jie is an honest man as well.
He doesn't look like a deceptive and sly person.
Don't forget that you're here to sell cloth.
To sell cloth, I need to stay.
To stay, I must help Sheng Long Quan to...
...overcome this ordeal.
He's coming to kill you in 3 days.
I still have 3 days' time.
Let's go. -Where to?
Let's go out and look around.
Father, let's go in and take a look.
What would you like to buy?
I've a shop in Aksu.
I'd like to purchase some herbs to take back.
You came to the right place.
We have notoginseng from Wenshan...
...milkvetch from Mount Heng, ganoderma from Xuedian...
...and goji berries from Ningxia.
We also have noble dendrobium from Qingmen...
...and ginseng from Jilin.
Please take a look. -That's all?
No. We also have Chen Liji's pills for...
...strengthening the back and kidneys...
...Tongren Hall's ox gallstones pills...
was well as Guang Yu Yuan's Dingkun pills.
The rest are medicines from Sheng Long Quan.
You sell Sheng Long Quan's medicines?
But, your signboard says "Renxi Pharmacy".
We carry products of other pharmacies.
Apart from Sheng Long Quan...
mproducts from other pharmacies too.
Sheng Long Quan is at the street in front.
Are you selling genuine or fake medicine?
Besides, if we want to buy medicine from another pharmacy...
...why should we buy from you? - I'm afraid you don't understand.
Pharmacies here sell each other's products.
Give me a few types. - Alright. Give me a minute.
These are all inferior herbs.
Also, we don't have any business with Renxi Pharmacy.
But, the goods come with this hidden mark.
If we send these counterfeits to Tu'erdan...
...I think he'll believe us.
Tu'erdan won't believe us.
What should we do?
We must find an evidence to prove our innocence.
H OW?
Father, you remember...
...what we did in Jinan?
You impersonated a princess.
"Went broke in a foreign land."
"Selling heirloom, a jade ring, at a low price."
What's the price?
3 taels?
30 taels?
300 taels?
You must be mad for money.
Even the best jade ring can't cost 300 taels.
Right? -Yes.
Right. -Maybe this ring is special.
The jade does look like quality jade.
Who would spend 300 taels on this? -Right.
Boss, how much is this ring?
30 taels? -Give him 3,000 taels.
My gosh.
Is it pretty?
Madam!
Madam, you disappeared so suddenly.
We searched hard for you.
I just bought this. Is it pretty? -Yes.
Madam, green is bad for you this year.
I forgot.
Madam, the envoy of the king will arrive soon.
Let's return. -Alright.
Please be kind.
Thank you.
This... It's real.
It's real! Look! Thank god!
I'm rich!
I'm rich! -Sir, your bowl!
I'm rich! I don't need it anymore!
I'm rich!
Who is this woman? -I think she's from Persia.
She's very rich. -I think I saw her in front of...
...Hongyun Inn. They said she's the widow of a rich Persian.
She's here to do business.
Her husband is the brother of their king.
She inherit all assets and businesses of her husband.
She came to purchase tea leaves, herbs, porcelain...
...tobacco and gems of China.
I'll make a fortune if I get to do business with her.
The madam is coming!
Madam, please wait. -Please wait.
Madam.
Our lady is tired. She needs to get some rest.
Register your offers with me.
Don't push.
Uncle Si, how was my act today?
Not bad. You did well.
But, one flaw is that...
...your scream should show some panic and fear as well.
Think about it. You're a beggar.
All of a sudden, you obtained a treasure.
You should be afraid of robbery, right?
Yes. I'll correct that next time.
Next time?
Madam Ying.
Madam Ying, today, everyone in Urumqi...
...is talking about that rich female merchant from Persia.
I'm exhausted.
Over 30 merchants came in the afternoon.
Some wanted to sell gems and some wanted to sell horses.
Some even offered to let me be their tribe leader.
Was there anyone selling herbs?
Yes.
But, they had nothing to do with Sheng Long Quan.
Our effort is wasted then.
Madam Ying, you should leave quickly.
Tu'erdan is a man of his word. He's very cold-blooded.
He'll torture his captives.
Tomorrow is just the third day.
It'll be too late to run away by then.
Why don't we wait outside of the city?
This way, we'll be free to come and go.
It's a good way to buy time too.
Madam.
Madam, a man called Mr. Wu came to Hongyun Inn to find you.
He claims to be the shopkeeper of Sheng Long Quan.
He's offering quality and cheap herbs.
What's the matter?
Nothing.
Let's go.
How long have they been here? - They came about 30 minutes ago.
I told Ah San to get you while Xiao Liu entertains him.
He should be chatting with Xiao Liu now.
Good job.
This is nothing. I learnt a lot from you.
Alright. Invite them in.
Alright.
Madam, please rest assured. Since you offered such price...
...I'll surely deliver to you first.
As for Nizam Family...
...I'll let them wait. - I'll be troubling you.
Goodbye, madam.
Madam, Mr. Wu has arrived.
Madam.
You sell herbs? -Yes.
I'm only interested in superior goods.
Sheng Long Quan only sells high-grade herbs.
Sheng Long Quan?
I think I heard this name before.
I think the reputation is quite good.
Wu Family is one of the richest family in Shaanxi.
Sheng Long Quan specialises in herbs.
We've been famous herb traders for generations.
Frankly, even the current emperor...
“purchases herbs (mm Sheng Long Quan.
Show me your goods.
I happen to have brought some samples.
I never look at samples.
Take me to your warehouse.
Madam, our warehouse is very far from this place.
I don't mind.
Madam, you can rest assured. I guarantee that...
...the samples are consistent with the goods delivered.
My late husband warned me against trusting samples.
But, you are an important person. I'm worried about...
ls there a problem with your warehouse?
No. That's not the case, madam.
I'll send a carriage to pick you up at 7 a.m. tomorrow.
How about today? -Today?
But, it's late already.
Alright. I'll be waiting for you tomorrow morning.
Madam, I shall excuse myself.
Have a safe trip. Goodbye. -Goodbye.
You lost him?
The houses in Urumqi are too irregular.
They are unevenly distributed. Every road is winding.
The whole city is like a maze.
Even if you're not tailing someone...
...it's easy to lose your way.
Why didn't you go closer? -If I do that, he'll find out.
Madam Ying, I can look for him. -No.
He'll come again tomorrow. We still have a chance.
We must not lose him again tomorrow.
I'll do it personally. You don't have to go.
Let me go with you.
I'll change my appearance. I'm sure he can't tell.
Alright. -I'll go to bed now.
Father.
Did you feel like we were tailed...
...when we walked out of Sheng Long Quan today?
I did feel like we were tailed.
Who would want to follow us?
It must be Tu'erdan. He sent someone to monitor us...
case we run away.
That's possible. -It's not too late...
...if we run away now.
It took me so much effort to find that Mr. Wu.
I can't let him get away so easily.
But, you might lose your life.
Don't worry father. I'll surely capture that Mr. Wu...
...before Tu'erdan comes.
Why are we always putting our lives at stake?
Don't you think it's fun?
Zhou Ying, what do you think? No one can tell that...
...I'm the handsome Zhou Lao Si in this getup, right?
Not bad.
But, keep this in mind. Never open your mouth and speak.
No one can tell if I talk like this.
I heard that Dili'er, the Persian businesswomam...
...has come to Urumqi.
I've come to visit her. - Mr. Tu, we're sorry.
Our lady is not in the condition to meet any guest.
I don't mind if she doesn't visit me.
How can she turn me down when I come to visit her personally?
Mr. Tu, you can't go in.
Take them downstairs for tea. -Yes.
Come, friends. -Mr. Tu.
We have delicious food.
Madam, I, Tu'erdan, came uninvited...
...because I can't wait to see the person I've long admired.
Please forgive me.
Mr. Tu.
Our lady is sick today. She turned down all guests.
Please return.
Alright. I'll just say a few words then.
Madam, why is it that you didn't come to my place?
I can supply all the goods to you.
In facL...
...I know your king, Naxie'erding.
Perhaps I can help you with your business in Persia.
Our lady has been informed.
I've a suggestion. We'll visit you tomorrow.
Alright.
I'll hold a banquet at home tomorrow...
...to welcome Madam Dili'er. -This way.
I heard that you all met many merchants lately.
But, there are some deceptive people in Urumqi.
You all need to be careful.
Thank you for the reminder.
Madam, why won't you talk to me? Are you still angry with me?
No. Our lady isn't angry at all.
It's just that she's having a sore throat. She can't talk.
She must get a good rest. I shall excuse myself.
By the way, how is Naxi'erding's mother?
Even though the queen dowager has some small health issues...
...she is still very fit.
I'm assured then.
Actually, Naxi'erding's mother passed away very long time ago.
Who exactly are you?
It's me.
Mr. Wu, do you want to try our baked naan?
I'll take one.
Why are you all up to?
Mr. Tu, don't be violent. Let's talk nicely.
Mr. Tu, we're trying to find out...
...who cheated you with fake herbs.
You all are clearly lying to everyone again.
It's a long story. Can't you spare us first?
No. You must give me an explanation first.
I said that I'll give you an explanation 3 days later.
We still have time. -Today is already the third day.
It's only the third day...
...after the sun sets. -No!
You people are too tricky! I can't let you all cheat people!
Come with me.
Sorry. I can't leave with you.
Mr. Tu, why don't you let me... - Shut up. You'll come with me.
If you don't come with my money before sunset...
Fine. I'll go with you.
But, I'm a little cold. Let me get a mantle, alright?
Hurry UP-
Let's go.
Oh no. We're in deep trouble.
I, Wu Ming Zu of Sheng Long Quan, have come.
Madam, I, Wu Ming Zu of Sheng Long Quan...
...have come to pick you up.
Come in.
Madam.
Let's go.
Yes. -This time...
...I'll bring some fun stuffs back for my son.
Your son will turn 5 years old soon, right?
I drank so much tea. I need to go to the...
Over there. Go. -I'll be right back.
Go. -Come back quickly.
Friend, Brother Sam's milk tea is really delicious.
Try it.
Isn't it delicious?
I need the toilet too. -Go.
Me. -Go. Come back quickly.
Shopkeeper Xu. -Shopkeeper Xu.
What's going on? Boss isn't coming down either.
What's going on?
You'll find them. I'll go up. -Alright.
Boss.
Boss!
Help!
Madam Ying and Uncle Si left with Mr. Wu?
Yes. -What about Tu'erdan?
I don't know. He didn't come downstairs.
Boss! -Come out, boss!
Boss!
Don't let any of them escape!
Don't move! Seize all of them!
Madam, the herbs you need are here. Please check.
I'll have all.
Mr. Wu, this is the deposit.
Madam.
Madam, please rest assured. I'll pack all the herbs here...
...and deliver them to Hongyun Inn 3 days later.
We'll settle the full payment upon delivery.
No problem. -Mr. Wu, we'll excuse ourselves.
Our lady needs to visit another supplier.
Alright. This way.
This way.
Sorry. I need to supervise the packing.
I won't be able to escort you. -Don't worry.
Please send them back to Urumqi. -Thank you.
How are their herbs?
They are all high-grade herbs.
Take this. Don't go anywhere. Stay here and wait for me.
Wait for me. Don't go anywhere.
Wait.
Where are you going? -I'm going back to the warehouse.
What are you waiting for?
Look. These are all inferior goods.
Look. The hidden mark. -Who are you two?
Our sheep.
We lost our sheep. -What?
Did you see my sheep? -Where is it?
I didn't see it. Go and search over there.
Thank you.
Wu Yu.
Zhou Ying?
No wonder the hidden mark is so real.
No wonder that Mr. Wu knows everything about...
...Wu Family of the west mansion.
Wu Yu, we're all from Wu Family.
We're one family. Release me and Zhou Ying.
Shut up.
Zhou Ying, I've always wanted to kill you.
I can't believe you came on your own today.
Your father stole our shares in San Yuan Pawn Shop...
...and your mother caused my miscarriage.
Your family is the bad guy here.
I don't even hate you. Why are you hating me?
If it wasn't for you...
...Uncle Wei Wu wouldn't audit the books...
...and those things wouldn't happen.
My parents wouldn't die...
...and I, the heir of Wu Family of the south mansion...
...wouldn't be rendered homeless...
...and forced to sell fake herbs for a living.
You caused this!
Wu Yu, your parents' mistakes have nothing to do with you.
Besides, they are dead.
Let bygones be bygones.
BYQUHES?
How can I forget?
Whenever I close my eyes, I'll see my father and mother.
Zhou Ying, let me tell you something.
I can't forget it. I can never forget it!
Do you plan to live on like this?
Wu Yu.
If you go back to Jingyang with me...
...I can forgive your act of selling fake goods...
...in the name of Sheng Long Quan.
I've partnered up with your two uncles in business.
If you don't mind, you can join us as well.
Our business will only continue to expand.
You got my father and mother killed...
...and you expect me to be your business partner?
Wu Yu, your mother died because of her bad deeds.
You can't blame Zhou Ying. - I told you to shut up!
Father!
Wu Yu. Your father and mother died because of karma.
It wasn't my fault. -If it wasn't for you...
...it wouldn't happen!
Everything is over.
When your father and mother passed away...
...all conflicts ended.
I started all over again. You should start anew as well.
It'll only end after I kill you.
If you kill me, you can never free yourself.