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Under The Power
Episode 32
Your Excellency.
What's wrong?
You'd better find a chance
to tell Min that you're a girl.
Why?
Didn't you tell me
it's not convenient for a girl to visit different places for work?
I asked you to disguise as a man and not to visit the tavern for officers,
because I didn't want local officers to interfere with
our investigation in Hangzhou.
Why have you changed your mind now?
You said you understand girls' feelings the most.
Haven't you
noticed that
Min has a crush on you?
A crush?
Even though I saved her life,
it doesn't mean she would like me.
Even though she sees me as a man,
with her rich family background,
she won't like me.
Since she met you,
she hasn't been able to keep her eyes off you.
You'd better find a chance
to explain to her soon,
to avoid more trouble in the future.
Your Excellency! How could you tell she was looking at me if you didn't look at her?
I guess you really care about her.
That's why you can read so much information
just by looking at her eyes.
Just do as I say!
What happened between you and Mr. Lu?
What do you mean?
Nothing happened!
Don't deny that!
Since he talked to you just now,
you've been walking about absent-minded.
Did he bully you?
No!
Why would he bully me?
We were talking about Chunyu Min.
I remember now!
Miss Shangguan also told me about it.
What are you going to do?
I don't....
Mr. Yuan!
Speaking of the devil!
Miss Chunyu.
Mr. Yuan!
I have something to tell you.
I'll leave
you two to it.
You don't need to leave, Yue!
Miss Chunyu, what's up?
It was you who saved me last time.
It's also you who saved me this time.
I...
I really don't know how to thank you.
Miss Chunyu, you're welcome.
It's not only me who saved you.
It's different!
You're totally different from others in my heart.
Damn it. I'm screwed.
Actually...
Actually, I have something to tell...
Here is a pouch for you. It took me several nights
to make.
Twin lotus flowers on one stalk?
I'm screwed, I'm screwed!
I'm in trouble now!
Luckily, you didn't get hurt.
I was so worried about you.
My lady, next time when you go out,
please take me with you.
I only planned to spend half a day.
Mr. Yuan is not from a rich family.
I didn't want to bring a maid,
that would make me look too arrogant.
I was afraid that....
You were afraid that Mr. Yuan wouldn't like it?
There's nothing you don't know.
My lady, did you give the pouch to him?
I just wonder
whether he will understand my heart
when seeing the twin lotus flowers on one stalk on the pouch.
My lady,
you're almost wearing your heart on your sleeve.
As long as he's not stupid,
he'll surely give you an answer.
Who is that?
Mr. Yuan!
Miss Chunyu!
Mr. Yuan, please come in!
My lady, I will go make some tea.
Mr. Yuan!
Have a seat!
No, thanks.
Miss Chunyun!
Thanks for the pouch.
However, it's not suitable for me.
You... don't like it?
It's not that!
Your pouch is very pretty.
I like it.
It's just...
If it's not the pouch that you don't like,
then it must be the person who made it that you don't like.
Although my family does business with the imperial family,
it's largely because
my uncle has connections in the court.
My dad's afraid that one day
we may lose the protection of the Lu Family,
so he wants me to marry my cousin,
to make our family bond even stronger.
But deep down I know
I'm not good enough for my cousin
who has such a powerful family background.
Even if I marry him,
I can only be a concubine.
Not to mention that
you're the only one in my heart now.
If you don't like me...
I...
No, no, no!
Miss Chunyun, it's not that I don't like you.
You're a lady of a respectable family.
How can I not like you?
It's about me.
I don't deserve you.
You're afraid my parents won't accept you?
They've always loved me since I was a child.
I will go beg them.
If I can enlist my cousin's help,
they will definitely agree.
No.
We'll never be together.
Never ever.
I am not the one for you.
You should find someone else.
Why?
If you're still worried,
we can run away together.
As long as I'm in your heart,
I'm willing to follow you wherever you go.
Do you really want to know the reason?
I am actually a girl.
You!
It's impossible!
No way!
I'm sorry!
I didn't want to fool you,
that said, it's still my fault.
I didn't expect you would...
Enough!
My lady, what's wrong?
My lady!
If it can make you feel better,
just throw things at me.
I won't dodge.
My lady!
Why did you fool me?
Mr. Yuan!
No!
Miss Yuan!
Go away!
My lady!
What's happening?
Why has Mr. Yuan turned into Miss Yuan?
Your Excellency!
It's dirty.
Give me your hand!
It turns out my cousin treats this liar so nicely.
Do you feel wronged?
I don't!
I deserved it.
Your Excellency!
I'm fine.
I'll go back.
and wash it.
It turns out that His Excellency can be so gentle.
The Qixi Festival is around the corner.
I've told Mrs. Liu
to bring the best tailor in town
to get your measurements
and make some new clothes for you.
By the way,
you'll need new jewelries too.
Min.
Yes, mother!
Aunt!
Yi.
Mrs. Chunyu!
This is....
Mr. Yuan?
Yes, I am.
Why do you disguise yourself as a girl?
Aunt!
Jinxia has always been a girl.
She's a constable of Department Six.
She is assisting me to solve a case.
She disguised herself as a man to avoid unnecessary trouble.
Ah, I see.
Come over and let me see.
Such a beautiful young lady.
But every girl loves to be beautiful.
You asked her to disguise herself as a man.
It's quite unfair for her.
No, I'm fine.
It's my job.
The Qixi Festival is around the corner.
I was planning to make some new clothes for Min.
You're right on time.
Yuanyang.
Ask them to make some clothes for Miss Yuan as well.
No, thanks!
It's not necessary, Mrs. Chunyu!
I don't deserve it.
Moreover, I'm always busy with work.
I don't have time for the Qixi Festival.
So I won't need any new clothes.
You saved Min's life.
It's just some clothes,
you deserve it perfectly.
At the Qixi Festival,
girls would pray for a blissful marriage.
You must be at your best!
Also, there will be a Hairpin Competition.
What is the Hairpin Competition?
You may not know it as you've lived in the capital for so long.
Once every three years,
there's a Hairpin Competition held in Hangzhou.
At this festival, the most beautiful and skillful girl will be selected
to perform a dance on stage.
An artist will draw her dance moves
on a lantern along the river for everybody to admire.
The girl who got selected
will be the girl of all men's dreams.
This goes with the custom of praying for the blessings of
the seven fairies.
Exactly.
That's why you'll need new dresses.
If you insist.
Thanks for your generosity.
Thanks, Mrs. Chunyu!
Great!
Your Excellency! Do you really want to attend
the Hairpin Competition?
Since we're in Hangzhou,
why not go and have a look?
How about the investigation?
What must be done
will be done.
But it's better that we government officers
are not involved.
I've asked Ms. Shangguan to help.
She will arrange people in the Hangzhou Branch of the Wu'an Sect
to gather information
and see if there's anything unusual.
Cousin!
What are you talking about?
Just work stuff.
Miss Yuan, I truly envy you
for being able to assist my cousin in solving cases.
Not like me,
as a girl who's not married yet,
I can only stay at home every day.
I hardly have any chance to go outside.
That's right!
You are indeed different from her.
I remember in the past
during festivals,
you'd always come to visit me
and give me gifts.
One time,
you gave me a jade pendant that you were always wearing.
I'm still keeping it carefully.
I will not interfere with your conversation
with Miss Chunyu.
I'll be leaving now.
Enough?
You know about it?
She told me already!
It's my fault to fall in love with her.
Since you know now,
you should know
how embarrassing this is for a girl.
Why should I bottle up my anger?
She is always like that.
She didn't mean to fool you.
Actually, it was all
because of me.
If you really have to blame someone,
you can blame me instead.
I have never seen you
so eager to protect anyone.
Even though she didn't mean it,
she kept her identity a secret.
She knew my feelings from the start,
but still didn't reveal her identity.
She surely wanted to fool me.
It's my fault to
secretly admire a man.
But Yuan Jinxia
took advantage of my feelings
and humiliated me
like a monkey.
Cousin, are you going to watch it happen?
Miss Yuan!
Yes?
There's something my lady
was too shy to tell you.
As her maid,
I have to say a few words on her behalf.
Go ahead.
It was my lady's mistake
to have fallen in love with you.
But everything's clear now,
my lady's realized her mistake.
This incident has made her realize the one she truly loves in her heart
is actually the young master.
Mr. Lu?
My master intended to match-make
my lady and the young master.
My lady told you
she didn't want to be a concubine.
However, things are different now.
My lady has changed her mind.
As long as she can get married with the young master,
even being a concubine is worth it.
My lady didn't think so back then,
but now she does.
As her maid,
it's my duty to
treat the young master as my future master.
Miss Yuan, you work with the young master,
but you're a woman.
Men don't normally care about trivial matters.
Even though you don't mind rumors
or misunderstandings.
my lady,
or the Chunyu Family
can't tolerate people damaging the young master's reputation
or considering him a playboy.
Yuanyang, I understand
what you're saying.
That's good.
You mean your lady got hurt because of me,
then she decided to get married with Mr. Lu.
She made the decision
within merely a day.
Are you sure she truly loves Mr. Lu?
Also,
she's even willing to be a concubine.
Does your master know and agree with it?
Well...
As long as the parents on both sides agree,
they can get married.
You're saying Mr. Lu hasn't agreed yet?
In this case, whether they'll get married
still remains a question.
Also, Mr. Lu and I work together
for the court.
Do you think we would let rumors
stop us from working for the country?
Miss Yuan, are you trying to use
national affairs to threaten me?
You asked for it.
I was only voicing a few concerns
about what you said.
National affairs aside,
Mr. Lu and I are both single,
even if there's something between us,
as long as we love each other,
it's none of an outsider's business.
How can a girl like you
say such shameful words?
I know you're doing this for your lady.
I was my fault to
hide my identity.
I respect your loyalty,
and I won't get angry with you.
But
it doesn't mean I'm easy to bully.
I'm short-temper,
and I can't hold it much longer.
Don't mess us with me anymore.
Aren't you afraid my lady
tells the young master what you've just said?
Suit yourself.
I'll say the same words in front of Mr. Lu.
I'm happy to return your favor.
If you don't mind,
I'll be happy to repeat what you said
to Mr. Lu.
It's not over yet.
Yuan Jinxia.
You deserved it!
Why did you mess us with a pampered girl?
It brought you nothing but trouble.
That's right.
You're indeed different from her!
She is a lady from a respectable family.
I am just a constable who's out catching thieves every day.
We're indeed different.
What do you mean?
I...
I just want you to see through her.
In my opinion,
she's probably not that innocent.
She's good at seducing men.
I don't want you
to be fooled like me.
You must beware.
Since my mother passed away,
I've rarely visited Hangzhou.
As you haven't seen me for years,
you may not understand me now.
Being an Embroidered Uniform Guard,
I've seen too many criminals these years.
I'm much better at seeing through people's mind.
Be it a real smile or a fake smile,
real or fake tears.
If I watch carefully,
I can almost see through everyone.
I know clearly
what she's like.
If she were you,
with her personality,
she would never take revenge by badmouthing you.
She's not an ordinary girl.
That's why I said
you are different.
Min,
you don't need to pretend to be smart in front of me.
Am I really that mean in your mind?
Everything I said is true.
Why don't you believe me?
There's one thing I believe.
She's good at tugging at people's heartstrings.
Steamed buns.
Come and have a look!
Xi.
Why did you agree to help Lu?
He represents the authority, I'm only a civilian.
How could I refuse him?
He has many Embroidered Uniform Guards,
why would he need us?
Mr. Lu said
it wasn't convenient for the authority to intervene.
Anyway, I've never seen such a cheeky guy like him.
If it weren't for Jinxia,
I would never want to see his face.
I've told you many times
he represents the authority.
You'd better watch your mouth when talking to him.
When you take over the Wu'an Sect in the future,
you'll have to deal with the authorities sooner or later.
You have to drop this attitude.
The gate of the Wu'an Sect is surrounded.
Really? Surrounded?
I'm not sure.
Over there.
Let's go and have a look.
You murderers.
Excuse me.
You murderers.
-You must take responsibility. -You murderers.
You must take responsibility.
Please calm down.
You must take responsibility.
-Please go home. -Please.
The Wu'an Sect dares to bully civilians in broad daylight!
Where's the justice?
Why send them away?
We need an answer.
Calm down, let's see what happens next.
My husband planned to go to Yangzhou with his caravan.
They were afraid of encountering the Japanese pirates,
so they hired the Wu'an Sect to escort the goods.
Unfortunately, they indeed encountered the Japanese pirates.
The Wu'an Sect told me
my husband and the entire caravan were killed.
But a few days ago, my husband came back at midnight.
He was covered in blood.
He came back home with the last breath
to tell me and my son
the truth.
What's the truth?
The truth is
there were actually no Japanese pirates.
It's you guys.
You cruel people of the Wu'an Sect
killed the entire caravan
and stole all the goods.
You're lying!
The Wu'an Sect murdered people for assets.
Bring my father back.
You're lying.
You're so ruthless.
You murdered people for money.
Please be quiet.
You must take responsibility.
Ms. Shangguan.
I'm Shangguan Xi, I'm in charge of the Vermilion Bird Hall of the Wu'an Sect.
If this is real,
we won't tolerate it.
Madam, if you were telling the truth,
why didn't you report us to the local authority?
Report you?
There's no witness, what's the point in reporting you?
If you don't, I'll do it.
You'll do it?
Who knows if you are trying to get away with it
using your connections with the local authority.
That's right.
They're in cahoots with the local authority.
Let me ask you,
where is his body?
My dad died a horrible death,
and we wanted him to rest in peace.
We already buried him.
Buried?
This makes things complicated.
The so called truth
was from the dead.
If we don't see the body,
who can be sure
he came back alive?
You... You...
I have an idea.
How about we ask the local authority to
send a coroner to examine the body?
Once your husband is identified,
we'll discuss this matter further.
-Where's the justice? -My husband.
Where's the justice?
Not only did they murder my husband,
they are even going to dig his body up.
My dead husband can't...
- Where's the justice? -...rest in peace.
Oh my god.
If your husband was murdered,
I'll help him get the justice.
I'm sure he won't blame you.
You, go invite people from the yamen.
Yes.
Are you trying to force people to shut up?
We're left with no means to live.
Right, we're left with no means to live.
That's right. We're left with no means to live.
Look. They are forcing us to die.
We're left with no means to live.
Stand back.
We're not going anywhere.
You stay here. I'll follow them.
OK.
Stay away. Otherwise, I'll beat you.
Stop there.
Hurry.
Shangguan Xi, Yang Yue.
Xie Xiao, and the Wu'an Sect.
One day,
you'll all have to pay the price for what you've done.
Chief, luckily you're still alive.
Since you've pledged allegiance to Chief Mao,
you'll be able to take revenge
soon.
I won't forgive any of them.
But
we need a long term plan to defame the Wu'an Sect.
No problem.
We came here to do things on behalf of Mr. Yan this time.
By the way,
Chief Mao asked us to get Yuan Jinxia.
Are you sure she's staying at the Chunyu Family?
Yes. Both she and Lu Yi are there.
That's a bit tricky.
We must think of other ways.
My lady.
I met Miss Yuan during the day.
She talked in a very arrogant way.
Obviously, she was the one who made the mistake first.
But she appeared like she'd done nothing wrong.
She kind of knew the young master would be on her side,
so she didn't take you seriously at all.
She even said...
Said what?
She said
both she and the young master are single,
even if there's something between them,
it's none of your business
as an outsider.
An outsider?
I'll let her know who's the outsider.
You mean...
I must get married to Lu Yi.
After the Hairpin Competition,
I'll discuss it with my father.
I'll ask him to make it happen.
But the young master
doesn't look like a considerate person.
I'm afraid he won't treat you well.
It doesn't matter if he treats me well or not.
As long as I marry him,
it'll be my best revenge against her.
Yesterday,
your Wu'an Sect was slandered.
This is quite interesting.
Interesting?
Mr. Lu.
You think
it is fun?
Xie Xiao.
Don't be rude.
It's OK.
I've got used to
Young Master Xie's temper.
By the way,
when I was chasing the mother and the son,
I was suddenly surrounded by a group of people
with veils.
These people were a mixed lot.
Their kungfu styles were different, too.
Some didn't look like Chinese.
Your Excellency.
Could they be the Japanese pirates?
If they really were,
then we've found a lead on this Hangzhou trip.
The Japanese pirates?
If they're the Japanese,
why did they target us?
There must be reasons behind those incidents.
If the country is to be ruled together...
Your Excellency.
Your Excellency, why didn't you inform me in advance
of your sudden visit?
So what?
You're blaming me for not informing you in advance?
Your Excellency, please calm down.
I wouldn't dare to blame you.
It's just that your sudden visit to Yangzhou
made it impossible for me to welcome you in time.
I was afraid I wouldn't be able to welcome you properly.
Rise. I'm not blaming you.
You don't need to kneel down.
Why are you not standing up?
Something happened?
I didn't complete the task you gave me,
and I feel guilty.
Please punish me.
I knew this.
Yan Feng said you even got hurt because of this.
Just a small wound. No problem.
I like smart and obedient women.
Yes.
Lin Ling is the one I desire.
You'd better not get other ideas.
I understand.
Rise.
Don't get involved in anything to do with Lin Ling.
I have other things for you to do.
Yue.
Is there something happening between
you and Ms. Shangguan?
Since you two came to Hangzhou,
I've smelt something strange.
No. Not at all.
Nothing happened between us.
Not at all. Don't take a wild guess.
You think I just met you?
I told you. Nothing.
[The Sima Residence]
Hurry up.
Come on. Beautiful hairpins for sale.
Come and buy hairpins.
Hello,
do all residences in Hangzhou look so grand?
[The Sima Residence]
It's not just any residence.
This is the residence
of the famous merchant in Hangzhou.
Half the salt in the city comes from the Sima Family.
A salt business tycoon?
No wonder.
You're right.
The Qixi Festival's around the corner.
The Hairpin Competition on that day
will be sponsored by
the generous Mr. Sima.
He's definitely generous.
If someone marries him,
she'll surely be spoilt.
Well...
Actually, no one is perfect.
Mr. Sima is good in every aspect
except for one thing.
He's very ugly.
That's why he wears a mask all year round.
No one has ever seen his face.
It's such a pity.
He's really unfortunate.
He has married two wives within 3 years.
Both of his wives died unexpectedly
soon after they married him.
Now it's rumored that
he has a tendency to bring back luck to his wives.
He's so unfortunate.
He's rich but can't enjoy it.
Poor him.
You're right.
Miss, look at these hairpins.
If you buy my hairpins and
attend the Hairpin Competition,
you'll be selected as the most beautiful girl.
Then,
men who want to propose to you
will surely flock to the gate of your house.
What a smart vendor you are.
If every girl buys a hairpin from you,
who will win the first prize?
Stop bragging.
It's good.
Alright.
Do you have someone you like?
These hairpins may look simple,
but the craftsmanship
is second to none in Hangzhou.
They'll definitely help you win over the girl of your dream.
How much is it?
You have such a good taste.
This is the best among them all.
Since you chose to buy from me,
well...
two taels of silver.
Two taels of silver? What a rip-off!
It's delicately crafted.
I knew you'd charge a high price,
but I didn't expect you'd ask for two taels of silver.
I'm already offering you a low price.
Your hairpin...
I only have this much, enough?
OK, fine.
Take it.
Thank you.
This is not even enough to cover my cost.
Is it pretty?
Really pretty.
Thank you.
You're welcome. See you.
Jinxia, Jinxia.
Come and look at my pretty hairpins.
[Wu'an Sect]
Yang Yue.
You're looking for me?
Yes.
What's up?
The Hairpin Competition will be held in a few days.
Jinxia will join, too.
She told me to invite you on her behalf.
This hairpin is...
is...
her gift for you.
Give my thanks to her.
OK.
This hairpin is...
is...
her gift for you.
What a nerd.
Miss.
Miss Yuan.
Do you have any leftovers?
We do.
What do you want to eat?
Anything that I can fill my stomach with will do.
OK, please go back to your room.
I'll bring the food to you later.
Thank you, Miss.
Wait a minute.
What did Miss Yuan say to you?
She's hungry, so she asked me for some food.
What makes you so happy?
My lady.
I've just found out a way for you to let off your steam.
What did you do? Did you make any trouble?
I was walking through the corridor,
then I saw Miss Yuan asking for food outside the kitchen.
Then I told the maid at the kitchen
to go to your brother's room
and get that fruit wine.
My lady, you know
that wine's very strong.
Anyone who drinks it will definitely get drunk
and reveal their true feelings.
This fun game
must come with an audience.
You mean...
We'll not only bring her the wine,
but also bring her someone.
Leave me
alone here.
Yes, young master.
I raise my head and look at the bright moon....
Hey, you,
I rarely have a chance to admire you.
How dare you show up as a crescent?
Be a full moon.
Your Excellency?
The roof is so high.
How did you get up here?
You think I can't come up here without you?
Your levitation skills were never good.
How surprising! You managed to
get to the roof after getting drunk.
It's so beautiful.
Be careful.
Nice wine.
Who gave you the wine?
Give it to me.
Why are you pouring it out?
You drank too much.
That's enough.
Your Excellency, you're so beautiful.
You're even more beautiful than the girls in the Xiao Xiang Pavilion.
You're talking nonsense again.
I'm telling the truth.
Look.
Your eyebrows.
Your eyes.
And...
Why are you laughing?
I'll tell you a secret.
I...
kissed you once.