there would be no one else except you. Who said I'm going to ask that? Like you did
anything like that. You seriously think I don't know. But, from now on, if you dare to do anything
that betray me, I wouldn't forgive you. Got that? Then, what did you want to ask? Look at me. What's the matter? Don't you remember me? What kind of question is this? Why do you have this?. After all, you don't remember me. I picked this up and it was t the first
time I met you, you helped me. Give me! Get out! Here! Thank < you! Oh, I kind of remember this so you've been keeping this jade Have you been crushing on me for a long time? I said it right, right? You can laugh yourself Wait. You wish! Let go of me! I won't let you go. I will r never let you go 33 E S5 SD
Second Bao Zhu. S5 S S5 I'm leaving the fort to find out the truth in order to avoid being blinded by lies.
Sometimes people are more willing to trust lies. That is because the-truth is dirtier than lies. Wu Ji, you and Hu an Er are marry now This has really completed a big thing in my heart. Or should I say, I've been in the fort for quite
awhile, and it's time to go back to Hang Zhou. Or maybe, I need help from I you, my son in law. Please say it. You know the business have been doing bad lately Last time Royal Highness Zi Jun came to Hang Zhou
and helped me solved the e inventory backlog problem. However, the goods supply and
market in the south are fixed. want to start a new business, but I can't find any funds What kind of business do you want to start?
1 I've heard that the Liao State.
from the north needs a lot of silk If in this occasion we trade a number of silk there, it can surely be a good price I wonder if son in law is willing to act as a
go-between for me (and the Liao state )?. The situation is difficult right now. The closure of the discuss field between the Song
and the Liao State has interrupted the commerce. This discuss field closure matter can
only be a barrier for those small traders. Ao Long Bao, if you want to
have trade with the Liao State. no one can stopped you from doing r it I know that Ao Long E Bao takes control over the
cargo channel among t the six provinces in the north. But if Ao Long Bao wants to trade with the Liao State.
OC you surely have your own channel, have n't you?
4 U know you won't confess it. After
all, smuggling is a big problem. If the governor catches you, you're in big trouble But now it's different, we're a family now. That is, you should trust me What? Are you still worry? Wu Ji, you are my son-in-law no matter how bad d am. I wouldn't dare to cause trouble for my son-in-law. You know how my situation is not doing good I'm doing. this for the family. Also, for you and Huan Er Fine, I know a few friends. But the frontier is in a tense situation now. They confiscate goods very f frequently They also receive s cautiously DC
willing to act as a go-between for me, the
rest of the thing will be done by myself. In case something,happens,
absolutely won't involve A o Long Bao Huan Er's business, is my business. I will do my best. Wu IJ I know you have your ways My Huan Er marrying to you, is my fortune This is the accounting room. To become the mistress of A o Long Bao,
- you have to give consideration
to both inner and outer affairs. Besides the inner affairs, you also have to be
familiar to Ao Lon g Bao's-financial condition, C
of all,you have to start from understanding
how to see the account books. Don't underestimate it These little account books have big.
essence. If you have understood these, You'll be able to understand the experience
of A o Long Bao since it has been established. These... why can't I understand them? if anyone can just read this then, our technique would be revealed to the world. If you can understand it, it's normal. You don't have to rush, Xiao Qing will help you Xiao Qing, you can read this? Well of course! She've been here since childhood so she understands. You can start Niang, don't be worry. Take care, Nanny. Sister-in-law The account books are commonly divided into 3 books The first one is the account book for goods clearance.
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DU I Let's look at this! What is this?
C These are the symbols for numbers
they are called codon (kind of code ) You can see that this is 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, 10. It's like a secret code This look hard, how can you remember so much? If you do the same thing for every.
single day, then you won't feel difficult. Isn't hard? Helping E Wu Hen, come help me. This is so hard. - Madame. Where's Er Bao Zhu? He left.
O Where? I don't know. When i s he coming back? I don't know. He must be working on his stuff. Madame, don't you know he left the fort? Leaving? Leaving, like for a long time? He didn't even say anything y to me.. What are you doing? Looking at the book Ru Niang must be teaching you. It's so hard. This is only the first step Wu Ji, you must be familiar with the account.
books. You must have the way for me to learn faster. I don't. I learned bits by bits You have to learn it slowly, and not rush things O 0n If you don't want to teach then.
don't make up so many excuses... If Wu Hen was here, he would've help me. Did you know Wu Hen left? Why don't you care? That was his choice. I really can't believe that leader of Ao Long.
Bao's Shi Wu Ji-made the banquet in person this is really a. an epoch, the first wonder event. Come on! I drink it off first to show my respect to you. This Su laoban. (boss Su) is my father-in-law. wants to go to the Liao State
trafficking Hang Zhou's silk. We really need. Master Ye Lv's help. I'm Su Guang Ping, I really appreciate your help That is... not so easy Here, sir Shi Bao Zhu, are you trying to make this hard? person. You simply need to bribe a
few officers by the Song-Liao border. help you to discharge a few boxes of silk. or there is no problem at all. If only it's just about shipping a few boxes
of silk. Do I still need to trouble e you? But the trade this time is concerning r my family membe i. am not willing to take the risk. So, this time I can't do smuggling want to take the official channe. Wu Ji It's just a matter of a few boxes of silk. Why
do you have to raise this big. is no dw nu There's no need for brother : Su to be worried. Even
that it isn't because of your boxes of silk, the matter of re-opening the discuss
field will still be done by young. master. After all. the clos ure of discussed field is also
disadvantageous for Ao Long Bao's business. So you invited me to...? I know that your uncle is the general
of the Liao State, Y e L v Shu, This time, just because that he led the troops
to the south, made intrusion to the border. that led to the. closure of the discuss field. So, I need you to convince him to retreat his What are you saying? Do you understand? Oh! So, that is... Treasurer Wang. Miss Qing, how come you have time today? Treasurer Wang, this is our
Ao Lon g Bao's first mistress Hello Madame O IOCy C
have been being the old treasurer of this shop, I
hope that you can teach me more in the future. I don't dare, I don't dare. Long Ba o's business. Of course, it also
includes the business from the branches f there's anything going you can report to madame Miss Qing, look at this! D00 G
Look here. Seems like a forgery.. Did you find out who it was? Yes, it was because the guy was lacking money.
1 - I am just about to ask for your
instruction, how to punish him? Do what the rules say. Okay, I got it. Eh, what are you guys saying? We've found out a worker who has been dishonest follow t the rules, pay cuts, and fired workers. Usually, the person who has
been expelled from A o Long. Bao, will be hard to find good job around
the six provinces in the north. Why he wanted to steal-money t then? Why did he steal money? It
doesn't matter he broke the rules. He has to be punished according to the rules. Wait! Without his knowledge we determine his fate so easily we don't even give him a chance
to explain. This is so unfair! Madame, this is the rule.
- What miss Xiao Qing said is true. Without
the rules then there'll be no circumferences. You haven't been here for too long so there
are some things you are not clear about. Just do what Xiao Qing has said. Let's go! There's draught at the north this
year. The grain harvest is also bad. Even he enters-the Song border to
plunder, I reckon that he won't get much. But if the discuss field is `reopened then I can
and bring them to the border for transaction. This will do him a good benefit. This is a good idea. But, as I know, my uncle doesn't
have money to buy-the forage. The money in front of you now IS
provided for him to buy the forage. Wu Ji, making big g profit out of a little money. Using forage as transaction as an exchange
for the re-opening of the discuss field opening up the trading channels, making it
possible for more commodities to be traded. I can only say that your strategy.
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and dignity make me feel ashamed But, in order to convince my uncle is not an easy thing Do you know that the previous person who
had been bargaining with A o Long Bao... what happened to him finally? Now that master Ye Lv wants
to negotiate the terms with me.. then I'll make a good talk with you today The-Liao troops step back for ten.
miles... will earn a pair of hands back. The Liao troops step back for thirty
miles... will. II earn your head'back!. How is it? Do you feel it's fair? Fair... Fair. Here's Ao Long Ba o's escort. Ao Lon g Bao's carriage business.
is basically maintained by them. They have enough momentum Our bodyguard's ability is the best in the north. road escape in fear. In this case, our bodyguards
have no where'to show their martial arts. SO strong!
P UU calling old guy's name 49
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Eh, Miss Qing
B V I'm not! I've been here a few time, but you were out! So, that's why you didn't see.
7 Yea, Miss Qing, I've been out a lot lately. Our De Long banner is very useful.
1 Miss Qing, you brought a maid here. Zong Biao Tou...(the chief bodyguard )
She is Ao Lon g Bao's mistress. Sorry Madame, sorry for disrespecting you! Don't get angry, he just like to joke around. Bring i the gift here! Miss Xiao Qing, this is the gift I-brought you. Didn't I tell you not to buy any more gifts? MIss Qing just take our gift. If you can accept our gift. hen people like us will be happier than getting r marrie o Then just take it Eh, Madame this is for Miss Qing Next time, I'll bring one. That's okay, I will receive it for her. Then, thank you. - You're welcome. -
Then me and madame will get going. Okay. Please sit. Mister Ye Lv, I really thank you My S son-in-law doing's is a little bold. Come! Having A o Long Bao at your back you don't have to worry about money anymore. You're too polite. n
But, I was not afraid of him just now. That-was just creating. amiability to attract richness. That's right.. Amiability attracts richness.. Enduring a moment of anger can
I et you accomplish-much more. O
It seems that Boss Shu is also... Working together with this kind of domineering
man,how dog you and I feel each other you know the best. Of course, we're the same people. We're going'to be partners from now on. Yes, please drink.. Please take me in the future. Miss Qing, you haven't been here for'such a long time Our cook keep asking for you. Ask me, what? He thought the dish he cooked did not fit your liking. towards the skill of Long. Cheng restaurant's chef.. selective towards food,whether it has been too
salty or too light, your tongue e taste it precisely. Our cook does not listen to anyone but you. That's good, he made a new dish recently. How about trying C! k Sure, today let Madame try the new dish. So, this is madame You're right! Miss, Qing, what you said is correct? Really? How come it doesn't feel like it? Have you seen Madame before? No. but it isn't the same story as I've heard.. What story? The leader of our Ao Long Bao got married,this
has been a sensation all over the north. The rumors towards the bride were e flying Some sa y she's a princess. Some say she's the daughter
of a wealthy businessman. Some others say she's the daughter of a king. Even there were some. who said that.
she was herself an all-powerful heroin. But now it doesn't look like it What you heard is fake, now I you saw me.. What do you think? It feels a little off. What!
O S Nothing! Madame, don't be angry. These stories.
I et them say it, don't let it get to you.. So that I've brought you to see the escort and
this inn, they are all Ao, Lon g. Bao's properties. seen,including the mine, ranch,farmstead
silk mill, fish ponds,sea salt factory, etc.
L So many'of them! SC
salt store, also have a lot of branches,
but they are spread all over the north. No wonder people say that Ao Long
Bao is the leader of trade in the north. Do you take care of all those? Of course not, my brother still takes care of it. I only run errands Help out with calculating the money. They seem to trust you and are really nice to you. H5 Xiao Qing, tell me the truth, do I.
really not look like Wu Ji's wife? Madame, please don't think anything like that. They don't understand you ; they.
didn't see the other side of you. That's true! Mother, it's late. What brought you here? Is she there? I'm going to see e her. She is asleep, after walking around I'll tell my brother to take her back to the room. She only went to a few places, and she's already tired She only just started, and not used to the surroundings
L How's the progress of the account learning? She has made a fast progress. She's far much
better than I was in the past.- Who's outside? Don't cover for her. Ve can see just how fine she's doing in these few I days We can determined Q ing Er, what did you think of that? What thing? Give Wu Ji a second wife Mother, be a little quieter! Why? This isn't something illegal. But Madame is doing really good. Very good?!
e I heard the outsiders were not happy with it. That's because. they don't understand her. How much do you know about her? Mother!! Others'evaluation towards her has assured me more. That's how it is going to be. Mother! Xiao Qing! Xiao Qing! Xiao Qing! You came back, Xiao Qing told me you
fell asleep, and I was g going to pick you up. 4 38 Are you tired today? Xiao Qing told me you worked very hard You just started, not knowing a lot of stuff is normal. I already told Xiao Qing. Xiao Qing! Xiao Qing! It's always Xiao Qing! Move away! What happened? Did Xiao Qing do anything?. No, she's always better than me. She has been growing up here Knowing more things than you I is normal
T Soon, you'll do better than her. Ao Long Bao don't need me... You don't need me.. What nonsense are you saying? Today, I'm taking you to visit the
silk store, rice store, and salt store. Come! Come! The contest is starting What is this? Dancing contest?
L n What is a dancing contest?
S It's those boring people that came up with this. Letting those women from the brothel stand
on the stage, showing their beauty and talent choosing the best one and making them
the champion, becoming the courtesan. Come see! Let's go! Come! Come! Let's go! What now Madame? Xiao Qing, I'm tired. I can't walk anymore. The contest is starting! We'll go in and rest in here? We can drink and eat here. and see the contest. No, let's go! Let's go!. Come see! K Hurry and come out! Hurry and I come out!. What's the deal? Hello, everybody
D Welcome to the courtesan competition scene. Today, we have nine-contestants
who will join the competition. Next, let us give them our applause to welcome them! Bravo, Bravo, Bravo!! Everyone please check it out. Bravo! Ma Xin Mei, come out. Why doesn't Ma Xian Mei come out? Ma Xai n Mei? Her name sound familiar Where have I heard it from? It's her! Ma Xian Mei is coming out, look Ma Xian Mei. Ma Xian Mei is coming out! Bravo, bravo, beautiful! Oh! So, it's her. Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! This one is indeed good. She plays it well. I surely want this one. Go down!! Go down! Go down! She plays it well. Already left. - One has left already This one has also left This one is good. The ones who are not good would better leave. This one's angry. She's not good looking either. This one's angry She doesn't play well either. Just leave! She's good looking She also plays well.- That's right Go down! Go down! Go down! One more people has left. Just leave! Just two of them left. You see that? The chord's broken. Just leave Go down! Go down! Go down! It's so interesting Bravo, Bravo, Bravo!! Please be silent! This song is indeed the song from heaven.. We can rarely hear it in this world. The show for the first round was won by our Ma Xian Mei. Bravo, Bravo Bravo!! Ma Xian Me i! Ma Xian Mei! Good...good...awesome! Next, it's the painting and calligraphy show. Painting and calligraphy? The women from brothel also have to learn
painting and calligraphy. haven't they?. Of course, the women here have started learning
poetry and painting since their childhood.. Because of their outstanding talent
that they can get a good reputation. Naturally, they'll get pref ential treatment in this brothel If they don't know these, then.
they'll become an object prostitute After becoming the-courtesan
C the guests who choose them are mostly high officials and scholars.
R60 By this way, they can choose among them some
nice person who they can rely their lives on. After all, being in such a place is yet a scary thing
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FOL Look! She didn't draw! Good! Good! Good! Ma Xian Mei draws well G8
She draws well. This one is'also good. E Good! Ma Xian Mei! Good! Ma Xian Mei! Good! Ma Xian Mei draws well. Look at her! She holds an empty paper up. Now I announce. Ma Xian Me i's
peony's painting wins the competition! Good!! Good! Good...good...good Good! Good! Good!
0 Peonies of Blossoming Fortune is the winner! Bravo! Ma Xian Mei Alright, everyone please be quiet! The last round is an independent contest. Independent contest? What this means is, there is no set topic. You
can pick any topic to show off your skills. DS will be this year's honored guest. So, everyone. let's support them, okay? Yea a This is fun! She won the last 2 rounds. There's no point of this we are not going to win. Let's go! E
4 Yea Leave, go, leave! Ma Xian Mei is incredible! Leave quickly! Good, Ma Xian Mei Good, Ma a Xian Mei Marry me, Ma Xian Mei Ma Xian Me i
D Marry me, Ma Xian Mei Good! YEA! Good! Be quiet guys! No w I'll announce, this year's s winner is Ma Xian Mei Yea! Ma Xian Mei Congratulations to the winner! Marry me, Miss Xian Mei You are my goddess! Marry me Good Ma Xian Mei So, that's how he can stand
it. He is with a beautiful lady. Maybe, he was with Ma Xian Mei. Ma Xian Mei? Who is Ma Xian Mei? Ma Xian Mei is... Big brother's girlfriend. She is a courtesan. Oh, I remember now. She is Wu Ji's girlfriend, Ma Xian Mei What? That is what Wu Jie said. She is
Wu Ji's girlfriend, Ma Xian Mei. No wonder the name sounded familiar. So that's her. Now, to thank all I our guests here. Let this show begin! Yea a, good!
Or Sister Xian Mei Congratulations on winning If I have remember correctly, this is the fourth time. Really? The fourth? Fourth time...? Oh god, it's 8 years.
n Xian Mei, this means, your
age. God, I don't t want to think... Yes, at your age you are still out.
here working. You are too pitiful. If it was me, I would've married, or I'd rather die. Sisters, don't worry about me. If I want to get married, someone will : surely marry me. Me! Me! Me! Me! Me!
Y 1 Marry me!
OMA WE You see? But, I don't want to marry any one of them. I already have my perfect man. Sisters, I know. To me, this beauty
contest is not worth anything.. But to you, they are like the stars in
the sky. You can look, but can't touch. So, don't worry. For the next flower.
event, I won't come here to join the fun. No way! If you are not here, what's the point? What's the point? No way! We come here for you. You must be here the next time too You have to come! Be quiet, guys! No way we're coming without her.. But what they say makes sense. I'm not that young. anymore, I have to marry someone So, by the next event. I will be some wealthy r man's wife.. Some wealthy man's wife? She certainly boasts well Let's go. We still have to go to the other place.
9 EU 1 Marry me! Marry me!
VUE U Let's go. Marry me! Ku Guei Tea House" ( Cave Demon Tea House) That's a strange name. Let's go look. Ms. Wang Xiao Qing,you
came and brought a new guest That's right. This is my.. friend, and this.
is the tea house's owner, Ms. Wang. Hello-Ms. Wang Hello. Xiao Qing You know what this place is. Is your guest reliable? Of course, please don't worry, madam. Xiao Qing, go ahead and look around. Let's go. What is this place? All the people here are educated men. Some hold positions in court and some are famous scholars. They like to gather themselves here
e and sometimes they debate'til their
faces are red. It's really interesting. Oh, so you come here to see them argue. Of course not! If you listen'to them, you'll learn
about affairs a rund the country, and listen to their different points of view and you can think about your
own opinions on these matters So, after I am done with work, I come here to learn and relax a little. Xiao Qing, I'm admiring you more and more. These people here are special. That's why Ms. Wang is so careful. New guests are brought in by long-time guests. Here! No wonder she kept staring at me. Xiao Qing, will you be like them,
debating on various matters? No. I just always listen I am just a mere girl. I Matters discussed by
important people like these, how can I join in? In listening to them, don't you
have different perspective? If there was, it is dissolved in my stomach. Some day, when I meet someone I can
connect with, I will let him know my t thoughts That person you can connect with is Wu ji, right? Sister-In-Law, please understand. Wu Ji
and I have only a brother-sister relationship whether it is me towards him, or him towards me. Are... you sure?
7 I'm sure In my heart, he is the high and mighty master and also a good big brother. From the time I
was young, he is the one I worship the most. but... He is not the person I want to spend my lifetime with.
P I have the right to choose my own happiness Xiao Qing, you're a nice I don't know what to say. You're like
1000 times better than me. 10,000 times You'll find happiness in life. Really? Yes, I promise. The wise man Confucius said Only c crooks and women are difficult to live with That's right. Women are like crooks
they are a menace to society. Right, right Not quite! Women can make good contributions Is long as they agree that being uneducated is a virtue that will be acceptable. That makes sense Exactly! When women rule the government
they bring turmoil to the country. +
We can not allow them ever be in charge
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Right, that make sense. Women are secondary to men.
1 This can never turn around. Being equal,. that's not right. Yes. Yes What you said makes sense. While d you guys drink tea and talk here. the children and taking care of business. I say, what women have contributed to the world is a lot more than what. t you
self-righteous men have done. That! Don't say it anymore By
the way, we give birth to male. Don't you. I guys know? Saying things like this will just.
make women look down on you. Let's go. What is this nonsense? Let's go quickly! What a nonsense! Sorry for the misunderstanding I'm sorry Xiao Qing, I couldn't take it anymore. You should have seen them.
72 All their faces look like that.
This is the first time I've.. e seen it..
S Really?- Yes. Let's go. 'Shi Bao Zhu, Ms Xian Mei just won the
beauty contest,and prepared a feast. She invites Shi Bao Zhu to join her. Let's congratulate her f
I have no t time. You can leave. Shi Bao Zhu, you haven't been there in quite a while. Miss Xian Mei misses you. are high officials. If you don't go Miss Xian Mei will be embarrassed I told you to leave ; didn't you hear me? I heard, I heard. Ma Xian Mei This gentleman, you seem new. I heard Miss Xian Mei won the contest,
and I want to congratulate her.. Oh, so that's why But, my girl, Xian Mei her value is not the same as before. Sir, please wait, I'll call her. Go quickly! Alright
L Fot - Sir, my girl Xian Mei is here. Take your time talking Greetings, Miss Xian Mei. Greetings, Sir. How may I call you? Call me Su. So, it's Master Su. It's my fortune to meet t you. Please sit, Master Su. You speak well.
7 Congratulations, Miss Xian Mei, on winning the contes Thank < you Sir, how about
going upstairs to have a drink. Sure.. Great Judging from your accent, you don't
seem like you are from the North. I came from Hang Zhou. Hang Zhou? Hang Zhou, s surname d Su. Why is Master Su here?
SU I came here for business.
1 7n What business? I do any type of business. Since Master Su is a businessman.
do you know Ao Long. Bao? Yes, I do. I'm old friends with the owner of A o Long Bao. Next time, I'll introduce you to him. Sure Please have some tea, Master Su Miss... understand Sorry, today I invited a few guests, so I am
afraid I can't keep you company. much longer. As soon as I'm free, I will come see you
7 Alright, let's go Please enter, Master Su. Please wait a little here After I have-met my-guests
will come as soon as possible Look there, behind that is the room
where I'will be entertaining my guests. Going through will be easy. Go ahead, Miss Xian Mei. Please enjoy-yourself, Master Su. Ma Xian Mei is only so-so.
7 Where are we going? Dad, this way. Didn't you say you have something
important to do to come here The important thing is to congratulate Miss Xian Mei I'm going back. Shi Bao Zhu What happened, you would leave without seeing me? I have things to take care of. I always invited you but you never came. Have I done something wrong? No. Otherwise It hurts my reputation. This is my big day ;
people will question why Shi Bao Zhu didn't come. Yes, go up and have a drink. It won't take much time
-I Besides, you and Miss Xian.
Mei have a close friendship. Today is her big day. Leaving without drinking one cup,
that's not what a friend would do. Yea, come on, let's go, let's announcer:) Shir Bao Z Zhu has arrived
TL to congratulate Miss Xian Mei. Wu'Ji, come sit. Shi Wu Ji, why did he come here? Miss Xian Mei, you surely know people Or should I say, Shi Bao Zhu has. s high regard. d for you Shi Bao Zhu just got married, but here
he comes : to support t Miss s Xian Mei. Wouldn't your wife be jealous? How can you say that? You are trying.
to spoil my relationship with Lady Shi. One day, I might step into A o Long
Bao, and become his. second wife d Then, we'll congratulate you on your double happiness I am telling the truth. The person who made that
promise is here now. Ask him if you don't believe me. Wu Ji, why are you not speaking?
10 Didn't you promise you would. I marry me?. Because of my background, I
can not be the the official wife, so only after you have married the first
wife, I can then come in as the second. Wu Ji, say something We have been together a long time. We've been through a lot ; you are not
planning to break your promise, are you? Let's talk again later. That... What's happening? Hua n i Er Huan Er, stop there, let me tell I you e everything Let go of me! Huan Er. listen to me. Say whatever you have to say. In this state, you won't be listening to anything I say. Come with me. Let go! You have nothing to say, right? What you have
to say,, that woman has already said it all.. When are you planning to marry her?
Do you want me to give up my position. Just let her be the big wife? Why are you being jealous? It's up to me to get married. I don't need I you to. worry. Marrying
practice... Why are you overreacting? f you are marrying another woman, then you must divorce me first. My dad had five wives including my mom, who m I never saw. He married six women. I only saw unhappiness for these women. They all wholeheartedly loved him. but my dad divided his love into five parts. Their Ion gest time in their life was waiting time. As time went by, the waiting turned into hatred.. hatred for my dad, hatred for other women. and hatred for the children of other women What's the point of this kind of life? When she is no longer pretty
her heart becomes ugly too. I also thought, why can't they
be more generous and tolerant? But I was wrong you also hope the other person will
love you with the same full heart. Love can not be shared. I also don't want to share you with other women. Who told you to come in my life that
Iate? If you had only come earlier. would not have been attracted to other women. Then, what Ma Xian Mei said, that you're
going to marry her as second wife, is that true? That's true. She gave me a lot of help. I owe her. Then, you'll have to choose between me and her. Don't worry, Huan Er. What are e you looking at? Your dressing. as a man is quite interesting. In your eyes, was S I always that funny to you? In a few days, Ao Long. Bo's business.
group will have. e its 6th anniversary meeting Go with me, okay? Really, I can go? Yes. I'm using this chance to tell everyone Wait, there will be many b. businessmen asking. me
questions. I don't know anything. What do I do? I'll be there, so you don't have to
worry. They probably won't ask much. If they ask me about my business
perspective, what do I do?. You don't have to care about them. No, I can't embarrass you. What are you doing? I need to study Where are you I'm doing. homework, let go. Listen, okay? Be good Thank you for coming. Thank you. Come Here's tea. Please, enjoy. Thank you, everyone Sorry f for bothering everyone Everyone, this year's business 6 does
not compare well to previous 8 years. 1r
Everyone, taxes increase every year.
B It is getting more and-more difficult
to do business everywhere years So, with all of you here, we can
jointly develop a counter strategy Introducing Shi Bao Zhu. e
Brothers, thank you for your hard work! This year Ao Lon g Bao's performance
0 0 1 still ranks the top in the Northern region of 6 provinces However, compared to previous years each family's takings are not like they were before Do you have any counter strategies? The officials say they need more supplies
for the frontiers,and have demanded increasing the production of iron ore
mining. We have increased the production. However, the requirement for equipment also In addition,the military commander
is due for a visit as well. The men will be eating horse feed.
soon! Costs are increasing rapidly We should lease out the mines and just receive royalties It will then be possible to reduce
risks and maintain stable income. It will be more lucrative than
operating the mine ourselves This year's harvest compared to
last year was increased twofold, If we add on the grains we contribute
to the South's famine relief it becomes a huge loss Ao Lon g Bao's internal food supplies.
have already decreased two fold. We need to balance production
with price increases to break even. Chief, higher taxes, higher materials cost in weaving This is really, really
S Chief, even if we can produce more
farm animals ; we still can't catch up.
ng I We've given them our son s; how That's true.
AS Yea, what. I can we do? Everyone, look here If this pot of tea is poured into 10 cups, and each cup is not filled, then the.
rest of the tea would be wasted. However, If you pour the 10 full cups into the pot we actually end up with extra tea. The same theory applies to business. Instead of
each business process its income and pays taxes income from all different business houses, and process the transactions at one place.
Ao Lon g Bao's finance house, and let it amount This way, production can still continue, prices can float
SV and avoid With an extra access we will have an extra cup. Good! Very good! Excellent point If you agree. please clap your hands. Good, excellent! My fellow business associates, from today
onwards we will implement the new method. Bring up the wine. S SO Who is that? She's really pretty. Miss beauty, she's beautiful. Who is that? Mash
IN A
ahn Xian Mei is aware. that the Chief is.
having his annual business meeting. so I specially brought my sisters here to celebrate Let go How can Bao Zh u's wife suddenly leave? Sit down. Sister-In-law, how come you're here? Are you sick anywhere? My heart doesn't feel well. I heard that you did well in today's business meeting Don't mention it My hard study doesn't compare to someone's spinach Spinach? That kind that send out eye
power r (same sound as spinach ) To whom? Who else? Its the one whom
everyone loves, Wu Ji's girlfriend. R
Who dares to give Big Brother
spinach in front of his wife? That Ma Xian Mei! It's her. You know about her too, Wu Xia? Can you tell me what's going
on with her and your brother? I really want to know. Ma Xian Mei and my brother met.
each other six or seven years ago. At that time, my brother's business
just started. And Ma Xian Mei had been well known in her circle
PY I don't know why, but she really likes Big Brother. She could even sacrifice her body for Big Brother.
AC A She was very brave, and my
brother was very touched by her. Also, he-promised to marry her after his first wife.. We all know this, he did it for Ru Niang and Leng Shu. My brother has his own way of doing
things, and we don't question him. So that's how it is. Ma Xian Mei is a real beauty. She can sing and dance, even
I'm impressed when I see her. So she and your brother really
have a close relationship Mr. Leng, since you're a man and a doctor, can you
tell me why a man's heart acts the. way it does?. Why is it possible to get different women
to love one man at the same time? 11 What do you think about it yourself? Of course I'm different from other guys. My heart only has you. accept Ma Xian Mei as a second wife? Of course not! Even if I die alone,
I will not accept any other woman.
7 I won't let go of this, Shi Wu Ji Support you. So, we'll think of ways to win back his heart. What ways? To win his heart, first.
you will have to become a beauty. How do you do that? I,i... Let's go! Wow, doesn't it look good? Come, stay stil That one, that one. This looks good Is it good? Not enough Uh, hurts. I'm fine. I'm fine... It's so fun! Am I pretty? Pretty as ever! This looks good, come. Down there That one This one? Am I pretty?
GI How is it so expensive? To win my brother's heart, wasting
a little bit of money is worth it.. A little bit of money? I'm almost broke! No way? Let's go. It's all because of you.
Pn T irst, make up must be attractive. Clothes must be sexy Your eyes must be alluring. Huan E3 Husband! Am I pretty? Oh God, what happened? Do you-have a fever? I don't have a fever. Are you feeling sick anywhere?
I'll get Leng. 1 Gang here to check.. Second, women must be gentle. To men, it is like a winter blanket What? and like the Summer's peaches Husband, I haven't see you, I-miss you Speak. What did trouble did you make today? I didn't do anything. Carry me to my bed Lastly, the kill. Your words must be sweet. Men
can-withstand battle and soldiers but they will succumb to a woman's sweet words Husband. sit t down Are you I tired? What's. s with you today? You're being so strange. Are you,trying to appease me? No If you are, you don't have to do that much, you can.. Do what? Give me a kiss. Really? Yea How is it? Not enough. Then what do you want me to'do? Good? Is it better than Ma Xian Mei? You did all this to compete with Ma Xian Mei? f you did. you did terrible. Husband X What's with you? You look tired. My head hurts ROy C
say about one who pays a double penalty instead
Of making a gai n? I broke my own weapon. Did you do something foolish again? 40 Xiao Yi, Xiao Yi sister.
DOE What is it? Can you help me with something?
77 With what? Lend me some money You're the wife of the great Ao Long Bao, how
can you borrow money from a servant like me? It's because I bought a bunch of
useless things a few days ago. And...and I spent quite a bit of money at Xi Me i's place I'm broke,do you still want to lend me or not? Are you a fool? You're in control
of Ao Lon g Bao's finances.. If you just change a few numbers here and
there, there'll be free money in your pocket. I can't. I can't. Then I'd be a thief! Why would I do that? How can you think of that? I can't lend you anything. I worked hard
to earn it, I can't just give it all to you. J You.. You.. selfish brat! Muo Bai! Why are you doing work again? told you I want you to study hard Mom, r mom, don't be like this.
C Don't call. Otherwise you'll get dad worried. This won't do. Dad hasn't finished sleeping yet. Aish, I want you to study well. Go in, go in. O|d I man! Are you still sleeping? Your son's doing your work for you.
00 A i, my strong son Why are you doing. manual work again? Didn't I tell you? The labor's to
be done by your mom and me. Dad, who said N'I qualify as a scholar for sure? I said it - me! Oh so you said i.. No, no, no, it's Zhang Da Xi who said it.
D - He said the day you were born, from the sky fell down the Wen Qu Star. When the neighbors had a
baby, he said the same thing. And what happened to his son? He failed.
and went to catch fish with his Dad already. Okay, okay okay.
B Just focus on your studies. 72 o I Are you a fool? You're in charge
of the finances a t Ao Long Bao. Just pull some numbers and you'll find free money in your pocket. You idiot, you are taking care
of Ao Lon g Bao's money now.. You only have to fix a thing or two
in the books. s (keep track of money ) and free money will be in your pocket. Su Huan Er. -
You remember that. You should be feeling ashamed. A Okay.
n C Let's go.
1nn Boss. Oh, it's you two. You're here for the job? Good, it suits. your small stature. Yes. - Yes. Okay, I'll use you guys. I'm telling you guys, it's 3 oz in silver a month. If you take days of f, I'll take money off. Less talking, and more working. Anything else you don't understand? No.
S Why are you still looking at me? Start working! -Okay Are you blind? It's wrong What you said is wrong, you have to
have chickens first and then eggs.. That's wrong, it must be egg first and then chicken. No, that's. s wrong. It's chicken first and then egg That's wrong, it must be egg first and then chicken. You'are so unreasonable. This kind of reasoning -- You like to listen to them? wasn't listening Ms. Wang, Ms. Wang! Xiao Qing! Don't let her see me! Xiao Qing, you're here. Mo Ba i. Why are you here? Come, sit. I'm here as a waiter. Does Mr. Ding know? Oh, you come to these places too. I only come sometimes. Do you come to drink tea and chat with friends? No, I just want to hear what everyone has to say. The average man is aware of Nu zhen's
treacherous ambition to the Sung Dynasty. We should suppress them before they grow bigger. That's not right. Right now the main.
threat to our country is from Liao State, we can't diversify. our,soldiers.
strengths to fight agan st Nu zhen. Don't tell me we just sit back and
watch the Nu zhen invade our country? The best strategy is to use the differences between.
Ju zhen and Liao State and let them control each o the! No way, no way! You think you are smart coming-up with these ideas? This method will just lead to missed. opportunities. Now, the Liao State
1 is at the end of its strength. Its disagreement with Nu zhen has been longstanding and deep-rooted. The best strategy is to align with
Liao State and destroy Nu zhen. And then come around to destroy Liao State.
LK Your method makes sense. Your way of doing it is really despicable. What are you saying? Matters of the state should not be your concern. Madame. Of course it is. First you say to destroy Nu zhen,
and then destroy. Liao State.. And you say to align with Nu zhen,
and then align with Liao State. but you guys never understand the real situation with Nu zhen and Liao State F Wise men have said, " Know yourself and
I
understand others. You will always win. Now I ask you, you yawn and talk all day. how well do you know yourself f and others? Help! Mrs. Wang, come! Mister How can he just pass out? Is he alright? Don't move, don't move. Press his " Human Point.' Use more force! Mrs. Wang, where did this girl come from?
71 She always upsets people
DC Mister, please don't be angry, let me take care of it. I'm telling you, my shop is small and can not hire you, please leave. Please, go. You master, please drink some tea. Madam, please wait. Madam, you look very familiar. She is my Older Sister-In-law How can you have seen her? Your sister-in-law knows best I broke your screen and I will pay for it. No need. It's just that next : time madam comes to visit it's best if you don't wear male clothing. so other. guys won't take your a. advantage or else Shi Bao Z Zhu will get angry. Sister-in-law, what screen? What was that about male clothing? Don't ask any more Miss Xian Mei helped Shi Bao Zhu so much a screen is nothing. Even if it
were a mountain of gold-or silver Shi Bao Zhu would also give it to you. What I want the most, Wu Ji knows the best What have you accomplished that
you are here to get a reward?. At the Sung-Liao boarder, we
opened up a new trading post. That's up to the Palace to decide
What does it have to do with her? Madam Shi doesn't know. This
new trading _post getting. opened it involves Miss Xian Mei greatly That's what my brother assigned you to do. If all the credit. t goes to Ma Xian Mei, then that proves you are incompetent. Don't say that Third Bao Zhu. You're still young. Whatever is.
discussed you don't understand yet. Men and women aren't the same And in doing business, what each
can accomplish is different too. Yea, what's not the same? It seems Madam Shi is in experienced in the world too This time, I mainly had to persuade my uncle. But, to get the Liao troops to retreat. it doesn't mean Sung State's Minister in charge will report to the Palace and request reopening of trade Therefore, the Minister was persuaded by I Miss Xian / Mei. How do we say this? Miss Xian Mei has great tricks What tricks? Madam, you are too ignorant. Think, a women and a man, what's the most effective way? Do I even have to say it? Shut up! Wu Ji, it's alright Don't worry, Maste r Ye Lu is just joking I don't mind. I mind. At Ao Lon Bao, we don't want
to listen to this kind of talk. My wife's ears. I won't let those dirty stuff ruin her.. Dirty stuff "? Her ears can't take the dirty stuff? How about me? Is my body dirty? I did it all for you. I didn't tell you to do that much.
0 O In addition, we'll take care of our stuff you don't have to sacrifice yourself. Looks like I did something more than I supposed to. Third Bao Zhu, please don't be so arrogant talking y to me. Your heart knows Ao Long Bao, as it is today, owes a portion of the credit to me. Remember, remember forever. Sister-in-law, Sister-in-law! Young Master Ye Lu, you can be candid-with-me. I know you hate and fear Wu Ji. But these years, the-reason. 1 you
always-have business with him is because of his stature among
the Northern 6 provinces. You're forced to appease him. You also saw Wu Ji still has feelings for me. Of course. So if you. I can help. with my beautify and abilities, I'd make sure Su Huan Er will be ignored. If I become Ao Lon g Bao's official wife you will benefit as well. What, you don't believe me? No, of course I believe you. Of course I-believe in Miss Xian Mei Then Iet's cooperate. Miss Xian Mei, what happened? I think my ankle is twisted. Your ankle is twisted? Don't move! You guys come! Quick!y! What happened? Go tell Bao Zhu, Miss Xian Mei ankle is twisted and she can't walk Yes Come, let go sit. Come, slower. Slow down a bit How is it? I didn't find any other problems. but, the ankle seems pretty bad. Hey, Shi Bao Zhu Miss Xian Mei is hurt badly. How about letting her stay here? Let her slowly recover. Yea, Wu Ji, I got hurt in your Ao Long Bao. Are you going to take responsibility? pany.
PA - Alright! Wh.. What are you doing? We'll use this wooden plank as a cast. This way, it can heal properly. No, No. I don't want it. Doctor Leng, Mis s Xian Mei's ankle is hurt. It's a very bad thing ; please take extra care of her. Leaving a long-term wound
will affect her dancing career. That would be terrible. That wood, give her two. No, three pieces! Make sure you bind it very well She got hurt in the fort so we
need to take responsibility. P
Right? Yes, Madam Let me do it NC You're back. To day's matter, dont take it too seriously I really hope that you-will-understand me and trust me. Why is it you? So, you thought it was her? Why didn't you tell me you were coming?! Wu Ji, how did we become so awkward? When I want to see you, I have
to tell other people to notify you? Wu J i, don't you like me anymore? You still like me, is that right? L know that you still like me. We were so close before. You said. you'd married me. D00 It's not the same now. Why, why is it not the e same? Is it because of her?
Uo Wu Ji, you're not saying anything then you are admitting. Wu Ji, T'm a person. who gets along with people easily When I come through the door
(married ), I will be have properly I won't compete with her.. We will be as close as sisters to serve. you Can we go back to before? Please... Xian Me i, I am sorry. Why?? Why don't you like me anymore? Why is she better? Your kindness. I will never forget it Kindness? We only have kindness between us? I've lived so many
years now no guy would d actually give his heart to such a woman. But I know, Wu Ji, you're not like this SE
You'll keep your promise, right? I won't ask for anything I only beg you to marry me. I can't do it. Why? Why? WHY?! I used to believe that a man marrying 3 wives s and 4 concubines is a normal thing. But when I met her. I gradually realized, my whole life belongs to one person now. So she has filled my whole heart. There wouldn't be room for anyone else. If I marry you, you'll only. become accessory. Your existence would make her unhappy. It will upset me most to see her feelings get hurt. I will think of other ways to give back to you,
1 but I can not ever marry you. O D B You're back. It seems like I came at the wrong time. What are you saying I saw Ma Xian Mei walk out with her face full of mixed emotions. My refusal to let you marry her must be difficult for you Do you feel sympathy for her? Is she that pitiful? Do you resent me? You are n't speaking, I must be right? So I must be the mean person to. Don't say that. I don't have anything with her anymore Nothing? Really?? Then why is she here? Her ankle is twisted! So her ankle is twisted and she can stayed here, right? You wear. this to meet with her? While I wasn't here, you guys
must be doing. something right. Shu Wu Ji, do you remember what you promised me? I remember You promised me that you
wouldn't marry. another woman.. What about now? Why is she here? You two actually. y met so secretly and cried so much. You, you heartless man! Are you finished yet? I'm going to kill you! Stab me? Shi Wu Ji, you jerk! Look at you,. it's that look again? Shi Wu Ji also has the same look. What are you fighting about again?. Whatever you're fighting about, you
still have to control your temper. For Shi Wu Ji to have tolerated you this long. it is already a miracle But, I see him... for you. he has developed real love I think God is joking with us. That time. e when T let you replace Huan Er to marry him I didn't expect that he would really fall for you. XMP
but don't get all over the place. A man's heart, I know best. Okay, like you said, he fell for you now. After the feeling is gone you won't be that precious in his heart t anymore. Is it like you and Yu Niang? What? What can'I do to keep him like that as long as possible? That will depend d on you yourself But I can tell you one thing You have e to make sure when he likes you, you grab all the things you want. I didn't even do anything for him. married him because you.
wanted to become allies with him. With him I fee like I have no standing What standing? A woman is a man's accessory His liking you now I is your weapon. You only have to remember the things I told you to do Dad, I don't agree. I don't care if you agree or disagree ;, you'll have to stay in A o Long Bao. This time I've really seen Ao Lon g Bao's power. One day sooner or later I will control Ao Long Bao. That day I won't be afraid of anyone Dad, you have people that you're afraid of? You don't have to worry about that.. You only have to follow what I tell you to do. We'll control Ao Long TBa o soon. Only when that day comes, you can consider yourself to have
been a big help to your father.. A You're blocking the sun. This is Ao Lon g Bao's sunlight. I will block it from whomever-l want You... What are you doing? Is your ankle getting better yet or not? If it's better, I will invite the ankle's owner to leave Ao Long 1 Bao and disappear. Su Huan Er, You're taking it too far! I'm taking it too far? Who's the
one who won't leave my home? Who is the one who came in the middle I seduced your husband? I think you have to think clearer. I knew Wu Ji first. He promised to marry me, even before he married you I have more right than you to be with him. He did promise you that. but that is all in the past. He is now my husband and always will be my own husband How can you be so sure?
Z Then, why must you force me to leave? Su Huan Er, you have two choices in front of you. One, to believe in yourself. Second, to believe in him. But I can see you didn't pick. either of the two choices You don't believe in yourself or him. You're just bluffing And, you are in so much of a hurry to get in front. is it because you don't trust Wu Ji? You don't believe that he would give me up for you and you also don't trust that he wil
take care of everything for you. On top of that, you don't believe
that you will be his only love in life. Su Huan what you said I was right.. Wu Ji isn't planning on marrying me. So I am planing to leave today, and never see him again. But I just changed my mind. For him to give me up for a woman like you I feel sorry for him. You. You hit me. Please don't hit me anymore! What are you doing? Wu Ji, Wu Ji. What are you doing? You said you were moving out and just.
moved out. Did you diss cuss it with Bao Zhu? Why would I discuss with him? My feet are my own. I will go where ever I want. You think you are brave? You only moved from one garden to another one You are still inside A o Long Bao. I think you should go back soon. It's best for you. This time it's for real. That jerk, I don't want to see him anymore! You left? You don't trust me at all? Alright, leaving is not hard but coming. back won't be as easy. 30 Se Da Fu Ren, Da Fu Ren, Shi, Bao
Zhu ask me to bring these to you. Giving a present that fast? He's telling you to go back! What is it? Shi Wu Ji! Da Fu Ren. What was that?! Xiao Qing, I found out something
weird in the accounting books. Look. You see, here. and there These mistakes have been appearing
we should pay more attention to them. You should tell Wu Ji Why don't you tell him yourself? I'm not going back! You're still mad at him? Brother Wu Ji, you came Xiao Qing, send that paperwork to my room. Brother Wu. Ji Sister-in-law has something to tell you. Pretend, you are just pretending Come on. Here, sit! Wu Xia You brought everyone to dinner. 77 The reason is to gather everyone
to remember Second Brother to remember Second Brother. Come, let's drink Come! Let's wish that whatever our
second brother does he will syc ceed Come, cheers! Come! Big Brother, these duck legs are sister-in-law's favorite, help her get one. This dish, I don't like it, I won't eat it anymore. Mr. Leng, don't you have something to tell my brother? Oh yes, I have news from the ranch. They have a new pair of baby horses If you and Madam are. free
please come and check t them out. Pick a horse for Madam. Let the baby horse develop feelings for Madam That will do us good. Sister-In-Law, you'll have your own horse now! Tell them there's no need. Young Master, better. She can now leave any time. It was never hurt ; she should have left already No rush,let her stay for awhile. Mister Leng you said the wood is good for the foot. If the brain is not working, so should
we try wrapping. them with wood?. The brain is not working? we'll have to see about that You. came back! Shi Wu Ji. What's with you and your anger? What happened? I was about to get my own horse. but one word from him ruined everything. That stupid jerk! Horse or cow, it all belongs to Shi Wu Ji. He can give it'to you if he wants.. And if he doesn't want to give you.
you won't get it. Just accept the fact. I don't believe it If I left him, I wouldn't survive? I can make money and s support myself.. And I will buy myself a horse. Next thing you know, I'll buy the whole Ao Long Bao. How can you talk such big talk? Okay, if I can't buy the whole Ao Long
Bao, I can still buy myself a horse. I have to stand on the same height as him. and talk to him on equal footing am not going to be a submissive
and dependent wife to him.. Mrs. Wang. What are you doing here? I came here to see you. You came to see me? I see that you came here for money. I'm telling you, I've deducted all your money. You made the customer faint You should feel Iuc ky that I didn't come after you And here you come again. I know, I know Thank you Mrs. Wang for being so kind. I don't need your money.
- Then why are you here? What do I want? I want to work here again.
-- Dont scare me, why do you still want to work here? You want to see my store close, right? What kind of heart do you have?! I can't do such things, right, Mrs. Wang? Mrs. Wang, let me stay promise I won't open my big mouth again You can order me to do anything Do you really want to come back? I do You won't regret it? I won't. Okay I'll be kind and brave, and let you stay. Really? But I'm telling you right now, you're
not serving the customers anymore. You'll go work by the fireplace /stove. What? To keep the fire? You don't want to? Please leave. No, Mrs. Wang, I want to! want to Don't be a kiss-up! Go back to work. - Yes - Aish 14 E It seems like you're back to living a bachelor's life I've heard. You two haven't been talking for quite a few days. I thought your relationship was developing g well but it can't see m.. n to stand up to anything Wu Ji, since. you two are separated do you want to reconsider my question? Is your foot fine? You care about me If it is better, please leave A o Long Bao. Shi Wu Ji. You're cutting r. me off like this, right? Madam. Mrs. Wang told you to work.
in the stove. Let me help you. No, No. It's best if you don't help, since Mrs. Wang will know. If you help, she'll see that I can't even do this. I'm good at this anyway. I've been wanting to ask you something You are A o Long Bao's top lady Why do you work here and go through this hardship? That, that is.. Little kid, if told you, you wouldn't understand. One thing is, I want to be strong and self-sufficient. - Yes. - Okay. Leave quickly! Don't disturb me Close the door. I'll serve the customers. I used to know how to do this. and I've circled right back to this This shouldn't be a problem, Mrs. Wang Mo. Bai! Mo Bai! Where is this smell I coming from?! Yea, what is this smoke? GO LOOK! IT'S BAD MRS. WANG
C A The stove room has a problem! Wh AT? Let's go see! What's this?! Quickly Mo Ba i! What is this?! Mrs. Wang, don't come! MY GOD! QUICKLY!
m 7 Madam! MADAM! Wake up Madam! Madam, wake up! Madam! Madam! FIRE! What happened?!
00 What do we do?! Tell me, how are you going to repay me? Subtract it from my salary. Still taking out money f from your salary?! How much does your salary even amount to!? Do you know how much my stove room is?! You don't know right?! I'm telling you, my stove room is... My oven is made of white jade You know what this pot is made
of? It's made of Xuan steel ; that is the best metal. The best kind. That ladle? It's made from official kilns. Even the fire word it's the best kind I bought from the market. But you ruined it all. What are you?! You are exaggerating too much. Go get my abacus and ink stamp. Really?! So, you want it this way? Listen up, That Stove $1000 silver. Windows, flooring, window frames all burnt: $600 And the serving ware, $360 And that pot, $520 The total is $3600 silver. So how much is your salary?! Each month is $3 o Z. a year is $36 oz. You have to work for me for 100
years to completely pay for it. Go cry, go cry! How can you work for me?! If you only work for 50 or 60
years, consider yourself lucky. And you're still arguing with me?! Then, what should I do? What do I do? Come look! Selling yourself? (as a servant ) Yea, this is the paperwork selling you to me. And from now on, you wouldn't be able to go out and you will only work for us to finish paying back the debts. How long do I have to stay here? You don't want to sign it, right?! Okay, I'll tell you. I'll report you to the governor, and let you go to jail. Okay, since you're pretty. you can find someone to pay the debts. When you find someone, you can pay the debts.. And where can you do that? SIGN!
00 I'll sign. Are you sure?! This is selling your whole life away. You have no place to talk here To sign or not to sign, are you done thinking?! I'll sign, I've finish. thinking, I'll solve this myself. We'll see about that. Fine. Okay. Come, Crying?! Why are you looking at me?! No wonder the shop is called
" Cave Monster Tea House You're still complaining?! Go to work!!!
4 WC Really?! I want to go home! I don't want to be here Mo Ba i, you're delivering fish! You're more hardworking than ever!. Miss Xiao Qing. You deliver fish in the morning
and go to work after that ; do you have time to study? Sure. Actually all those study books. I've memorized them so many times And during the day when I work at
the tea house, I hear the discussions. and when I go home at night to study. it helps me have a better understanding of the books and connect with current state affairs I seem to have found the secrets in the books This is this month's money for the fish. The number is wrong Really? Look, this month we delivered 5 tails of yellow fish. 30 tails of carp, 50 tails of ji fish, 20 tails of blue fish. total is $8.63 in silver. take away the 3 cents it would
be $8.60 but here is $8.40. -It's missing $0.20-Mo Bai You calculate it cleverly, be careful not to lose money! Mo Bai is not wrong, I am. I'm sorry Mo Ba i. will pay you back next time. Alright. Oh yeah, Miss Xian Qing. I need to tell you something. What? Madam is working at the shop. You know? Yea There was a slight change. Madam accidentally burned the stove room. Mrs. Wang asked for the repair money, and
made her sign a contract to sell herself. What? It's really important! Say it slowly. The story'is long, so I'm going to get to my point Madam is working at the tea shop
1 and a few day before, she burned the stove room
5 and the boss tell her to pay the e money Brother Wy Ji! Why are you not worry?! Madam is in trouble! That is her business I'm going to check shops out,
if you're willing, you can come. A i yah! Finish? Okay, have a nice walk. Mrs. Wang O h, is you. Come drink some tea. m not here to drink tea. I'm here to pay for Su Huan Er's debts. to take her? Here is $3,600, this is the price you wanted
so when I give you this, she'll be free. I'm telling you, she signed the contract. If there was n't any contract, then it.
would be. But she signed the contract money would be no use. What? You can still undo the contract
S 0 This is the rule You! Let me show you something Prove right? See it :clearly! Selling herself? No Values? No So she'll be here forever to serve you. That's her life, and she agree. Really?! Why are you still here?! Go drink
tea, I thought you had money. How was it? She said the contract was. s permanent, there's no undo What? I wouldn't have guess Mrs. Wang was up to this Sorry, the only thing I do is to ask
you to stay here and take care of her. Don't you worry, I will Thank you! Wu Ji Ru Niang
1 Why are you here? Wu Ji, You got skinner, I know
you've been fighting with Huan Er but your health is important. I know Ru I Niang, don't worry. I have words that I want to say but it seemed like your relationship was
developing y well, so I couldn't say it. But, now I can't stop myself Have you see her anger? He r
anger explode any second to her husband. She mus n't, how is that a good wife? So I was. thinking, you should. married a second wife. wouldn't think about it. Why?! You're like this now, how are you going to live?.
1 S You guys are not even living together And she has n't show a sign of pregancy.
how can you tell this to your parent?. Ru Ni ang, I know you are worried about me. But
about the marrying. thing, don't bring it up again.. What? It seem like whatever ldo in this
time of period, it doesn't flow right.. What doesn't flow right? You don't like
Su Guang g Ping, and he has already left.. Not only is Huan Er is in the way. He must have some problems ( Wu Ji ) No matter what I say they don't believe me, but I will
continue to support my ideas. There's going to be a day you guys will know my heart Let me tell you. No matter how you suspect Su
Guang Ping, don't let this reflect badly on Huan Er She's already Wu Ji's wife, we should I et them be. I'm not so sure about her. You can see how'she fights
with Wu Ji and to what level. How is she a be have manner wife? Fighting is normal in a relationship. We shouldn't be involved with this I shouldn't be?! Everything I do is for A o Long Bao. DO 72 O then this situation will be much better, right?
DLS You're still remembering this? Did you tell Wu Ji that? Yea I told him, but he won't do it. You are getting really foolish! Why are you saying I'm foolish? Isn't your thought sync with mine? Now, whenever I say something, you don't agree. Foolish, you..?! the customer is all gone, what should be done?
C Mrs. Wang, try this. What is this, letting me drink?. I made it myself.
UU How is it? L
Fresh! What is this? This is herb tea. Yea, let me drink some more! What is it made of? Add some flowers, herbs, and tea
leaves,a and cook them together 2 K Really? This summer, we would sell this. A
I can do different kind of flavors. Really? I didn't know you have some hidden skills! We would sell this in the summer, if it hits I'll give you... - Let me be free! I'm telling you, the most you can be is a tea master. I'll teach to brew tea. Go back to work Okay. Wait wait wait! I'm still drinking Okay, I'll make. some more. Ay, I'll definitely never sell her.
1 This tea is good. Its really poo6 Not bad. Everyone, how is the tea? Ms. Wang, come here! Good good, I want another bottle. Drink, drink It's good, right? Can do, can do! Okay, okay. Mo Ba i, bring some more. Come, I'm going to get more now. Ms. Wang, take a look. Is it this pot? Yes, hold it. Is the fire lit? Yes, it is. Huan Er. - Yes. I'm a person of my word. What I've said, I've never taken it back If your tea sells well this year I will teach you how to pour tea. Sit down. Let me tell you. I'll only teach you
Once. Whether you learn it is'up'to'you. I will learn
0 I want to prove I'm not dumb. Okay, I'll now teach you. See this fire? There is coal inside This tea, Just 3 spoonfuls. Smell it. Does it smell Yeah, smells really good. See this, not even a little bit of foam is made. A Take a'sip. It's really good. There's a very fresh scent too. Are there people who drink tea like you guys? and then drink it very slowly
LK I've taught you once already, I earn it slowly I don't care ah y more Madam, you can do it! Okay! I can do it. Who are you? Excuse me, are you Su She? Yes that's me. was sent by Su Guang Ping. Ah, then take a seat. Okay. Here, have a drinks It looks like your son's condition has not bettered yet. This is what master Su told me'to give you. Thank you. He didn't trick us. I've hurt for so long Finally, he's come to give me li fe-saving I money Guang Ping did keep a promise but not entirely.. You can definitely not tell others that our master gave this money to you. I understand.:understand. From now on, we'll have no relations to the Su family Our master has treated you this well Of course I've been so confused. I've done an unforgiveable act towards the Su family. I stole the jade from the Su family only
to save my children from their illness.. You don't need to be so sorry. My
master has already forgiven you. If I know master Su was such-a kind person I would've been willing to stay
his'servant for his entire life. But the old master Su was not like this. I believe that the master has explained before to not let you lose faith and let
your son live here for his entire life. know. I know. Master Su has told me before So i it was Su Guang Ping who hid her. If it was what Sy Guang Ping had said he should've stolen the ia de himself.. It seems that he doesn't know we found the jade. It's best to hide this from him, since
it's confirmed that he stole the jade. There won't be any need to investigate. It Iooks like. e you've. known. him for awhile Yes, not short. It's nearly b been 20 years now. Really, that's when my master first came to Hang
n K Yes, at that time, he was still young. He opened several shops When I entered the Su family
he didn't even,have a wife yet. Then you must know him very well. Yes, not really t. though, since.
he's never talked about his past. Other than doing business, he rarely spoke At that time, who was he close to? This... It was a foreigner. He didn't have any friends or family in Hangzhou. People who knew him only dealt business. Then, can you remember everyone
who did business with him? This... Oh, yes! This Su Guang Ping seems to not have many flaws. But I feel like some thing's not right. I really want to find out the truth. But it's not an easy thing I don't know what his relationship
with A o Long. Bao is like now too.. Does my brother believe him? Aish. I wonder how Huan Er is doing
A Go. Here. Please try it. Smells This tea can't have been easy to make SK.
1r This tea shop has 3 more hard work ers. TE D2
Thank you very much. S
IT Oh, 3. new workers? Thank you. Please walk slowly out. Come back, okay? This is the-money they tipped me. Wow that's good.? Whoah, gold! I'll tell you, this is a gift offered from our guests.
77 1 They all like you and say you've done a good job. Really?
LOE Seeing how smart you are, I I'll give you another task..
1 What task? From now on, you can take care of the cash. Whatever comes in or goes
out, will be your responsibility. Miss-Xian Mei,you have inquired
me about the-news of Su Huan er. Speak. It seems that she's working at some tea shop. She's doing quite well too..
U She's out working? Don't bother about her then. As long as she leaves. it'll be easier for me Incense for sale, Long Family's finest!. 52 How much is this? Miss, miss Let's talk somewhere quietly. Hey, what are you doing? Miss, here is the Long Family incense
00 Do you want? Ru Xian incense?
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LGG Are you lying? Of course, I'm speaking the truth
C It's from the sea Two for 150/kuai That expensive? This is the real thing. Of course it's expensive Let me tell you f it's not worth this price, then you wouldn't dare buy it Then I'll buy twelve.
n I'll buy very little, Is that okay? Okay then. How much do you want to buy? This one Here. You're sure it's real? Don't worry
7 This one's good an e
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Here, let me bring some water. Enjoy! This is good, try this. Come! - Do you want tea? Please wait a bit will bring. the tea over. This is good, right? Here, your tea. Thanks My head... Mrs. Wang! Come e quickly, something happen. What? What's wrong?
- My gosh, How come I'm a bit dizzy to o?
n T Oh my gosh, Madam! Everyone, don't worry. I've given you all medicine. There won't be any big problems. What happened exactly? This incense has poison. Where did you buy this?
00 I bought it at the market. What? In this incense, poison had been added The smell spread After breathing it it'll cause dizziness. After prolonged
it'l cause other effects,. leading to eventual death. Don't worry. I've given everyone medicine. So, everyone will be fine soon. Oh my gosh, we've all taken medicine. It's okay. it's okay. Who can be this evil? Madam, did you offend anyone recently? Move, move. A i, Prefect, We heard that something big happened here.
We need to do investigations. Don't worry! See no thing's wrong here No problem. I heard that there was poisoning This is a very big problem.. We need to get down to the bottom of this. Who's responsible here? This. I... It's me. I bought the incense. If you need to arrest anyone, arrest me. Madam! Arrest everyone! Wait, wait. I'm the owner. If you need to arrest anyone, arrest me It has nothing to do with this miss. Don't arrest her. Are you telling me how to carry out
an investigation? Take them away! Prefect, Our master said just leave this incident Then, let's go. Go! Thank you! Thank your master. Thanks! The prince's dictation the King is looking for new wives to enter the Palace. He calls
Shi Wu Xia from A o Long Bao. She must prepare immediately That is all. What should we do brother? I don't want to enter the palace. Brother, what should we do?
0hn Ms. Shi. This is the painting I have drawn of you.
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C/ L After it's finished, it will be sent to the King It will determine whether you'll.
become one of the King's wives. Hearing you say it like this I think that someone's out to get you You think that too, right? Sister-in-law. Wu Xia? What's wrong?
-I You came back in time. You must save me! Don't rush. Speak slowly.
O What t happened? I don't want to enter the palace. I just want to be with brother Leng. Enter the palace? Today, a messenger came. He said the King. wanted to choose a concubine My name was listed He brought a painter to do my portrait. After he finished, he'd give it to the King To see if I'd psed
D Isn't this kidnapping in broad daylight? Don't say that. Everything on earth is the King's. Whoever he chooses, who wouldn't want to go? How's that kidnapping? Yes, that's right Don't be scared. There'll definitely be a way. I've decided. I won't marry anyone but brother Leng. If my older brothers force me to go to the palace I've decided to commit suicide You. Don't say. things you don't mean.
74 Don't cry. Definitely I've brought some desserts What's wrong? Are you still
thinking a about Wu Xia's problem? I need to find a proper solution. For this kind of thing, you need to think more clearly. The other party is the King. If something goes wrong, you'll be beheaded! But I can't just leave her alone. Seeing her like that today, reminded me of Huan Er. At that time, she came crying to me. that she'd rather die than marry. But then she really died. I was too foolish at the time and could
only think about taking her and. escaping This time, I can't be rash. I need to think of a better method. This is what you think as a good idea? Let's just try it.
2 Mr. Artist You two are? This is our Ao Lon g Bao's Madam.. Oh, it is Madam Shi. Please sit! Are you used to here? Very good. Thank you very much Madam. Just, what have you come here for? This is? Just a little token of my appreciation. I understand, T understand. Don't worry Madam. will make her look better than any other lady on Earth I'll make her so beautiful, she'l
blow everyone else away. And let the King choose her right away But I want you to make her look uglier What? Uglier? I've done so many paintings over the years But I've never heard of this kind of re guest before Master painter her body is very frail and she
has never left home before. If she-goes to the Palace I can't be at rest. I've been her mother for so long Just listen to my mother-like heart /feelings. Your motherly feelings touch me. But this. I can not accept Why? Madam, I can make Ms. Shi Iook beautiful that's nothing much. Even if there's some discrepancy, I'd still be truthful. If you want me to make her look ugly. this is just like. turning white into black If the King. knew about this, my I life would be on the line.
m-r And I only have one head This thing, can not do. Painter. Please t think of a method. Madam,
.. please return. I'll p neann neneenn aeennn aennnn n Take the money away. See I told you it wouldn't work. You think he's crazy? As if. he'd take that risk with 1 you was just trying no? What if we had met
04a in anu pnn pnny nann aem oym nnm e Then next time, use your own money. This is my money. almost lost all my money to him. was so scared, my heart kept on beating Just live with money all your life then. Madam. How is it?
AY Did the painter agree? No, he didn't. I'll go find brother Wu Ji and stop
him from sending you to the palace. There's no use. Doing this would mean rebellion. Rebellion would mean be heading It's still death. Might as well die now. Wu Xia, let's die together. Don't you two fear death? If I can't be with Wu Xia,
0 then what. would be the point of living? I feel the same. want to be with Brother Leng. If I die, I'll die with you Leng Gang and Wu Xia really ran away. That little. How can he take the miss and run away. When I find him, I'll break his legs. Uncle Leng Find them for me. Wait!
OE Be secretive about it. I understand I couldn't even imagine that Wu Xia had such courage.
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I know who taught her. Master has come! He's here, why are you so excited? He must be here to get revenge You made his sister run away. He must be furious! Quick, go hide! You don't need to hide. Was it you who made Leng
Gang and Wu Xia run away? Brother, don't get angry. Stay calm.
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7 Yeah, it was me. Wu Xia didn't want to become a concubine. She said, she'd rather die
Lo Leng Gang said that if she dies.
she'd have to die with him. If they don't even fear death then it's better for them to escape. Live out the lives they want. And escape their fates The fates that they can not control!! Are you criticizing me? low do you know that I'd have let her enter the palace How do you I. know I would've broken them apart? Wu Xia is my real sister. I want her to become happier than anyone else But would. never use such a rash idea. This entire life, I've used to protect my family. And You sent her into this unprotected world yourself! Let me tell you it's good if nothing bad happens to her. If something does happen I'll kill you! Sister-in-law brother has a right to be this angry Wu Xia hasn't married anyone but she's run away with a man.
44 This isn't good for her reputation either. And, Ao Long. Bao has many enemies. If they knew that she left Ao Long Bao, they'll definitely send people to capture her. If they capture her, they'll threaten Ao Lon g Bao.
Io Then, things will get complicated. Even though Leng Gang will protect her
1 but he only took a single horse. And there's chaos out there.
7 It must be very hard to make a living. Wu Xia has been the lady of Ao Long Bao for so long She's never had any real suffering Sister-in-law, to be truthful, brother
r E already found someone to solve this problem. He's always like this. He has plans.
11 We never know what he's thinking, but we
know that he doesn't ignore these matters. We can't blame you. You
haven't known brother very long. If you knew him longer, you'd know. LIttle Yi. It looks like I'm in the wrong again. We almost got caught last time. I don't know what kind of luck he has, but he got released So what if he got released I was very angry, so I did such a thing These past few days, I've been very scared. If something happened and lives.
were lost, what would've happened? Then from now, should we take care of her? Poison didn't even kill her, She really has 9 lives.
15 Miss, have you given up?. To be honest, I think you can still marry someone else. I don't need you to care about my matters. MT H Yes. Go down. Daughter, my obedient daughter why are you still hanging. around here?.
That rich gentlemen is waiting downstairs. How come you're not going down? He already said If he doesn't see you tonight he'll just take residence here Don't talk to me about that dog-of-a -man. He has an influencial Father so he doesn't even know what his own name is. I feel sick when I see him Go down and tell him that I don't feel well today. I don't want to go Daughter. My daughter, Let me tell you. He's like a dog. so just put up a little with him, okay? If you don't go, then nobody will be happy tonight. I told you. I won't go. Daughter My obedient daughter.
SC you have to listen to your mother's words. It's all for your own good. We're running a business here. Daughter, you're grown up now. 8
You'll still young right now,.
S Iet's make a lot of money. Then when the time is right, you can find the right man
- and marry him.
A You always refuse to see customers. how will anyone dare to find you in the future? Right?
0n n Daughter. Mother says these
things all for your own good.. Isn't mother very reasonable?
1 - Think about it, okay?
72 U Obedient daughter. Yeah, that's right Accompany him for a meal. ARAn Come come. Drink this too. Drink this. Oh, beautiful lady, you've come. Go, go go! All of you go away. Get out Beautiful lady. I've let you wait too long I'll pour a cup for you. Okay. Beautiful lady. I heard your body isn't feeling well Let me give you a massage. Eh! How can I ask you to do such a thing. Sit, sit. I'll pour another cup for you. Lady Xian Me i's wine is good. Then drink another cup. What? Do you want me to get drunk and then get rid of me? Look at what you're saying.
SL Good things come in pairs. I like serving you wine. Really? Oh, then lady, feed me this cup. Okay. Even if I die in your hands I'd agree willingly. Beautiful lady, sit in my lap. This. What? Are you looking down on me? I'm not as good as Shi Wu Ji, right? Let me tell you. My father is the King's right hand man. Don't even say Shi Wu Ji. Even the emperor's relatives call me uncle Ah, you've drunk a lot today. Let me get someone to accompany you home. You want to get rid of me? You want to drive me out, right? I refuse to leave today! Customer, please. You're drunk! Let me go! Don't run! You can't run. Tonight, you're mine. Shi Wu Ji has money, but my money isn't money, huh? He doesn't even care about you. Tonight, let me show you if he's strong or if I'm strong Miss I have something to plead of the master. Go Master Shi. What's wrong? Please help my lady. She's been
taken away by the authorities. Ma Xian Me i's case please help. I can't not give Master Shi face. But this is a big case. It involves Tai Wei's son. When he heard of his son's death S
he was so distraught. If I want to do something under his nose, it won't be easy. This, I understand O
so I won't shame you. The other things, I will do. All I ask is that you do what you can do where you're able to. Of course
4 In the future, if you'need anything. I'll definitely help. 4 # wk 8.98 Shi Wu Ji I-greet Wan Ye. You really gave me a huge headache today. The help you want from me is-too much. What? You already knew what I came to ask of you? His son died. This matter, has created huge. rumors at the palace. I'm so happy. But when I heard,the murderer seemed
to be someone called Ma Xian Mei. This name seemed so familiar. I thought about it all night. and I remembered. Isn't she your Ci6 So this thing got more interesting! Q
Then you mean that you're here to watch a spectacle? Not.exactly. But you've probably found the wrong person. His father is my enemy You should know that f you ask me'to go. won't help Ma Xian Mei it'll probably make her die even sooner. I didn't decide to ask you to plead. Then, why would you come to find me? Miss me? want to listen to your advice. What advice? If I were in the palace and help you get rid of an enemy What? Shi Wu Ji, you're really not a normal person. f this. were anyone else's problem they'd probably try to seek the
forgiveness of Gao Tai We i,. his father You on the other hand, just want
to get rid'of root of the problem. Too powerful. I've thought this entire life that I can't anger you. Yoy haven't answered my question yet. Then of course, I would. But let me warn you Gao Tai Wei is the King's right hand man. You must do this very secretly and well. Don't worry. I don't plan on making i a move e myself His old. enemy, I've already done research on it
