♪ Flowers falling by the river again ♪
♪ Turning the clear waves red ♪
♪ Sparrows singing in celebration ♪
♪ Calm years pass by the silent bustling city ♪
♪ Sitting at home ♪
♪ No one knows love's outline like I do ♪
♪ If one day the river breeze blows again ♪
♪ I won't be a mere reflection in the mirror ♪
♪ Dreams can shatter; Memories remain ♪
♪ Rich fragrance A*DS; Light ink writes ♪
♪ In the deep red windows lies mundane dust ♪
=Are You The One=
=Episode 4=
Anyone here?
Are you Mr. Hate Brush?
Mr. Chen Shi?
(Throw Away the Ink)
Mr. Hate Brush.
Your title suits you well.
The brush is so hateful.
I wish I could break it
and never paint again.
Fangxie.
I have some thoughts
on this painting.
I wonder if you
would be willing to hear them.
Please go ahead.
Later, I'll have to chop wood and cook.
In the eyes of this dragonfly,
I see a graceful figure.
A woman holding an umbrella.
You have sharp eyes.
My Lord,
the bandits aren't here.
She came for the painting.
Why is she looking at the painting?
Your brushwork is superb,
but in my opinion,
the most skillful part of the painting
is not the dragonfly's eyes.
(Mr. Hate Brush)
It's the seal.
I didn't expect you
to be an expert in seal carving too.
My husband deals in porcelain.
You are skilled at carving porcelain seals.
If you could apply this skill
to our porcelain,
you'd make your name in Zhenzhou.
To be honest,
our porcelain shop isn't doing well.
Many stores have already closed.
We came to Lingquan Town
to start anew.
My husband is a kind man.
He wanted to give me peace of mind
and clear my name,
so he spent
all our remaining money
to host a grand banquet.
He hid this from me
yet gave me the best house
and the most expensive scented powder.
But he has to face the end
of our business alone.
Now, he's even playing Go.
If we can't succeed
in Lingquan Town,
I'm afraid my husband
will be tormented inside.
As his wife,
I've drained his fortune.
I have nothing to give him to start anew.
All I have is my sincerity,
hoping to move you
to use your godly skills
to help us rebuild our business.
There are many who can carve seals.
Why did you choose me?
Because of the dragonfly in this painting?
I guess
the graceful woman
is your wife, right?
The dragonfly is near the water,
but its eyes don't see the lotus.
Because when you're in love with someone,
they're the only ones you can see.
Cui Jiu is truly blessed.
If you agree,
I will pay you generously.
I don't agree.
Sir.
Sir.
Sir.
Originally,
I could have achieved great things.
But I loved painting.
My wife was understanding.
At that time, she believed in me,
just like you do now.
As a result,
I painted for ten years
but never succeeded.
We lived in a shabby house,
struggling to make ends meet.
Even when my wife was gravely ill,
I couldn't afford medicine.
My wife, like you,
gave everything
for a worthless man.
In the end,
she was
buried here alone,
left to the wind and rain.
So forgive me.
I can't agree.
Sir.
My husband is not a worthless man.
If he wants to rebuild your business,
why didn't he come with you?
Sir, you misunderstand.
My husband, he
- He just
- Just arrived late.
I'm Cui Jiu.
I hope you will use your skills
to fulfill my wife's wish.
Ms. Liu, wait.
- What?
- What do you mean?
Ms. Liu and I
were appreciating the painting,
and you suddenly appeared
and ruined the mood.
Jealous?
I arranged everything.
I let her find Lu Wen.
You took her to see the painting.
If I hadn't appeared,
given her temperament,
she would come
every day.
How can I catch Lu Wen?
That's your problem.
It has nothing to do with me.
You did it on purpose.
I'm a physician.
Physicians are compassionate.
I can't stand seeing my patients
being used
and ending up badly.
Don't do it again.
Why should I listen to you?
I make my own rules.
I'll do it every day
to annoy you.
Don't meet Zhao anymore.
We are husband and wife.
He should stay within his bounds.
He even made excuses
to take you to see that painter.
He almost
He almost broke my rules.
You too.
It was my oversight.
I was only thinking about the shop,
ignoring your feelings.
Fortunately, you came.
Mr. Hate Brush finally agreed,
charging us the price of one painting.
Jealous?
No.
Not at all.
Jiu,
is something troubling you?
Why do you ask?
I just feel like your mood
has been up and down lately.
Sometimes you smile; sometimes you frown.
You keep holding back
things you wanna say.
It's like you've been wronged
but have no one to talk to.
You're overthinking.
I know
you're keeping something from me.
It's fine if you
don't want to tell me.
I just hope that one day,
we'll be open with each other.
Jiu, you can trust me.
No matter what challenges we face,
I'll stay by your side
wholeheartedly.
As long as we stand together as one,
we'll get through it.
Thank you.
And
remember to take the medicine
from Physician Zhao on time.
It'll help you recover faster.
Don't mention that Physician Zhao again.
I'm perfectly fine.
(Lingquan Town)
Hurry, hurry.
Get ready to set sail.
Coming.
Come on, watch your step.
- Thank you.
- Come on.
Take it slow.
What are you waiting for? Get on the boat.
Wait a little longer.
General Huang.
How is Liu?
She's been staying in the house.
No signs of leaving.
What about you?
They're all there.
Waiting for her.
My lord.
Keep watching.
- Yes.
- Yes.
If Liu Miantang dares to come,
she won't leave.
By then,
we can either feed her to the fish
or bring her to the master.
The decision will be yours.
She still hasn't shown up.
Could it be that she's completely forgotten
the code from Mount Yang?
Young Master
Miss.
Stop waiting.
Let's go.
Why are they leaving?
Did they spot us?
Hold on.
Wait, wait!
Hurry up! Hurry up!
Slow down.
You're wise, My Lord.
Look, My Lord.
The Chief Commander of Qingzhou.
Shi Yikuan.
(Cui Mansion)
Chief Commander?
Who is this?
He's Lord Huaiyang in Qingzhou.
Qingzhou is
next to our Zhenzhou.
There were bandit troubles before.
I've heard the Chief Commander
and Lord Huaiyang have been
competing to catch the bandits.
If I were them,
why bother with the bandits?
I'd just burn Mount Yang to the ground.
- Impressive.
- Look at you!
Aren't I clever?
Why are you still sitting here?
The Cui porcelain shop is opening.
Why not join the fun?
It's opening?
Let's go check it out.
- Let's go.
- Go.
Where did you hear that?
Everyone's talking about it.
What a lively scene!
(Yushao Porcelain Shop)
Take a look!
Freshly made! Come and see!
Look at all these people.
Let's go.
Mrs. Cui, may your business prosper!
- Take your time.
- Sure.
Whether it prospers
depends on all of you, ladies,
to help me out.
Of course.
(Five taels)
Of course.
So expensive!
Jade pillow with curtain.
The coolness seeps through.
This porcelain pillow is as smooth as jade,
with a color slightly lighter than sky blue.
A top-quality item.
Mrs. Yin, you have an eye for quality.
Of course.
In my porcelain workshop,
each item goes through 72 processes,
all personally overseen by me.
Rest assured and take your pick.
Who would've thought Mrs. Cui,
having been here a short while,
has already become an expert?
Look. So beautiful.
On such a joyous day,
why is your husband absent again?
He's learning Go from a famous master.
He's been busy and couldn't be here.
Let me take you all inside to look.
- Sure!
- Let's go.
My lord.
The leader has left.
Will Lu Wen still come?
Knowing Lu Wen,
he won't let this
end so easily.
Besides, Liu Miantang
reacted to that code.
Let's wait and see.
It's so beautiful.
Indeed, it's quite nice.
I heard the garrison's nephew has gone missing.
That guy is probably
off somewhere causing trouble.
It's true.
His family's been searching for days.
I bet
he offended someone.
My lord.
Chen Tu is missing.
Didn't you say to leave him alone?
So what?
What does it have to do with me?
Young man.
You've eaten three buns
at my door.
Do you want to come inside?
- I
- We've just opened.
Come in and look.
Please.
My lord.
She invited our shadow guard inside.
This
Do you like this design?
This is a special design
we made for the grand opening.
This design
To be honest,
I got the inspiration from a night lamp.
It looks very festive at home, too.
Just printed it on the porcelain?
Yes, isn't it beautiful?
Liu Miantang
sure knows how to do business.
It seems she really can't recall
those codes.
I'm sorry.
It's okay if it breaks.
We only sold one set today.
If we lose one,
we'll consider it sold out.
Madam.
It's time.
Shall we close up?
Get ready to close up.
Would you like to take a look at the porcelain?
This piece
is quite unique.
How many are there?
You have a good eye.
This design is exclusive to our shop.
Ten sets in total.
I'll take them all.
Alright, please wait a moment.
I'll wrap them in gold foil for you.
Today, we had a great opening.
I asked Nanny Li to buy bones for soup.
Jiu,
you won't believe it.
The set of porcelain I made on a whim
was a best-seller.
They all sold out.
Even the sample we used
is gone.
Please.
Jiu,
when it comes to porcelain designs
and customer preferences,
you'll need to put in more effort.
But it's okay.
I'm here.
Once Mr. Hate Brush's
carved series is released,
our business will keep getting better.
We'll be able to eat meat every day.
You're indeed
good at business.
So why don't I make
another set of printed porcelain
as our shop's signature item?
- Are you alright?
- Liu, come out!
Come out now!
- Madam!
- Madam!
Who is it?
Madam!
It's that Chen Tu
who caused a scene at the banquet.
His uncle brought people here.
Open the door.
I'll handle it.
- Madam!
- He's after me.
I'll deal with him.
Open the door! Open up!
- Open it!
- Open it!
- Open up!
- Open up!
Hurry! Open the door!
- Quick, open it!
- Open the door!
Garrison Chen, is it?
Turns out you're a lowly seductress.
Where did you hide my nephew?
Hand him over.
What a joke.
Your nephew has legs of his own.
I didn't tie him up.
Why are you asking me?
You know better than I do
about his immoral behavior.
He probably did something shameful
and ran off in fear
of being caught by the authorities.
How dare you!
Do you even know who I am?
Let me tell you.
In this territory,
there's nothing I, Chen Zhongyuan,
can't control.
Even Lord Huaiyang
is a sworn brother of mine.
Today,
if you don't hand over my nephew,
I'll have you
thrown into prison
and subjected to all kinds of t*rture.
Let's see if you're still so bold.
- You're so bold.
- Give it to me.
What are you planning to do?
Lord Huaiyang?
Though Lord Huaiyang has some ties with you,
he won't show you
any favoritism in this matter.
Don't you know
what your nephew did?
Breaking into homes and assaulting women.
According to the law,
100 lashes and 3 years of labor.
Such lawlessness
cannot be tolerated.
Though I am just a commoner,
I will pursue
this matter with you to the end.
I'll report it and ask
Lord Huaiyang to intervene.
I was just trying
to scare the woman.
I had no other malicious intent.
You didn't scare me.
It's the constant noise
that's been bothering me.
Let's go.
- Wise decision.
- Wise.
Garrison Chen
backing down
indicates that if this matter
were to reach Lord Huaiyang,
he couldn't face
the consequences.
This shows
that Lord Huaiyang is just
and impartial.
He openly
harassed innocent commoners
and claimed to be on intimate terms
with the Lord.
Being friends with someone like him
shows that the Lord must
turn a blind eye frequently
so he can do this.
"A crooked beam will lead to a crooked roof."
If even a garrison is like this,
can Lord Huaiyang be trusted?
Enough about him.
Come back and eat.
The food's cold.
Close the door.
My Lord,
this morning, Shi Yikuan stayed
at the official mansion
and sent you a visiting card
(Visiting Card)
for your mother's birthday.
(Shi Yikuan has come to congratulate.)
Shi Yikuan has never praised you in court.
Why is he being so attentive this time?
That's just an excuse.
He's here to reprimand me.
These bandits leaving Zhenzhou
must be planning something
even more important
than finding Liu Miantang.
(Yushao Porcelain Shop)
(Game Record)
Madam.
Master.
I've prepared some food.
Please have some.
Take it away.
Madam.
How was business today?
Nanny Li,
you are the third person
to come through this door today.
It's normal for a new shop
to have slow business.
Yesterday,
the entire set on that table sold out.
I thought today would be even better.
A customer who can buy ten sets at once
is not an everyday occurrence.
I just said that sales were good yesterday
but never mentioned that it
was bought by one person.
How did you know?
I
I heard it from someone.
Fangxie?
Yes.
Fangxie.
But after the shop closed yesterday,
Fangxie went back to her hometown.
Where did you
see her?
Jiu,
do you know
that customer?
Jiu?
What? No.
Moru?
Madam.
You were with the master
all day yesterday, weren't you?
Yes, I didn't leave his side for a moment.
I had a friend buy them.
I thought
my sales were good.
Well.
Madam,
the master did it
because he cares about you.
Well.
He was worried about your business,
so he found someone to support it.
He did it
because he loves you.
Yes, yes.
The master
was worried all day yesterday,
so he found someone.
I didn't
want you to worry.
No matter the intention,
it's a fact that our goods can't be sold.
Finding someone to pretend and deceive me.
It was all a false show.
You
Don't like it?
Who likes being deceived,
especially by someone they live with every day?
Jiu,
don't deceive me in the future,
okay?
The master would never deceive you.
Yes.
The master isn't a liar.
As long as we work together
and run the business well,
things will get better and better.
Lord Huaiyang's residence
hasn't been this lively for a long time.
It's all because of your deep family ties.
As the old saying goes,
"When celebrating a birthday,"
"deep family ties bring lasting fortune."
My fortune
lies with you.
Mother, don't worry.
I will manage the residence
very well.
I trust you
to manage the residence.
I'm saying
that after Binglan marries you,
you two should live harmoniously
and have a son or daughter.
Then I'll truly be at ease.
She's scheming
and can surely maintain her position.
You always
think others
are scheming.
Binglan is just a simple girl.
Alright, alright.
Madam.
Xingzhou.
The guests shouldn't be
kept waiting on such an occasion.
Madam.
I want to see the birthday gift
that my brother prepared for you.
I heard he put a lot of effort into it.
Mother.
Please.
(Longevity)
Thank you.
Xingzhou.
Orchids bring spring to the room.
Pines and cypresses bring longevity.
Consort Dowager is a pine.
The Lord is like a cypress.
May you have a long life
and remain evergreen.
Good.
Yes.
Like the pine and cypress,
towering and proud,
watching over our Zhenzhou people.
Let's raise a glass
to the Consort Dowager and the Lord.
- Sure.
- Sure.
Sure. Come on.
To the Consort Dowager.
To the Lord.
Look at these people.
It sounds like
they're celebrating your birthday.
Compared to previous years,
the guests this year
are indeed fewer.
Don't worry.
A guest hasn't arrived yet.
Consort Dowager.
My Lord.
General Shi.
I wish you longevity and radiance
like the sun and moon.
May I have a cup of longevity wine?
General Shi.
Of course.
We've been waiting for you.
Alright.
I'm late and is willing
to self-punish.
Please, sit down.
Good, good.
General Shi.
Good, good.
Good.
Peony wine.
Good wine indeed.
Peonies signify wealth and honor.
I hope the Lord will
amass great wealth
with singers and dancers
and live a carefree life of luxury.
A carefree life of luxury?
Is he here to force you to disband your troops?
General Shi, you've long
been stationed in Qingzhou.
You've traveled a long way
to celebrate this birthday.
This makes me
uneasy.
There's no need to be uneasy.
I'm just an ordinary person
who enjoys leisure.
Unlike you,
who have a stern face
and worries day and night
about bandits.
Until the Mount Yang bandits are cleared,
I dare
not relax.
That rat Lu Wen
has been squeezed away by us.
I don't know where he's run off to.
In the future,
My Lord,
you should take it easier.
The Emperor often says
that the people are the foundation
of the country.
We serve the court,
so we should
take it upon ourselves
to benefit the people.
Since everyone knows that,
hurry up and persuade our Lord.
The bandit threat
has diminished.
Keeping so many soldiers
is useless
and a waste of resources.
Besides,
the Emperor and the Empress Dowager
also feel
that the Lord
is acting improperly.
Today is my mother's birthday.
Unexpectedly, General Shi
still reprimands me.
Someone.
Moyao.
Cui Xingzhou.
What are you doing?
(Zhenzhou Map)
Mother,
I'm unfilial.
The birthday gifts were prepared hastily.
I hope you won't blame me.
When the late lord was alive,
he instructed me
to take the welfare
of the Zhenzhou people as my duty.
Lingquan Town,
located in the south of Zhenzhou,
suffers from annual flooding.
Whenever it rains, it floods.
Today is Mother's birthday,
so I'm determined
to invest manpower and funds
to manage the river and expand the waterways
to benefit the people
and repay my parents' teachings.
Good, good.
How commendable.
Loving the people so much.
Indeed.
Take it for Mother.
Repairing the waterways
can benefit agriculture,
water conservancy,
trade, and transportation
in Zhenzhou.
Taxes can also increase.
If that's the case,
Qingzhou under General Shi will also benefit.
A good thing indeed.
Since it's such a good thing,
let's get it done.
I wonder what General Shi
thinks about it.
I'm here to offer birthday greetings.
I talked out of whim.
It seems unnecessary.
It seems
the Lord has already considered this.
In a peaceful age,
even the Emperor is reluctant to waste
resources on soldiers.
How could I be any different?
It's a good opportunity
to use these soldiers for labor,
relieving the Emperor's worries
and addressing Zhenzhou's shortcomings.
What's not to like?
Troops for labor
is a way to reduce troops.
For the benefit of the people,
I've made up my mind
and am willing to do so.
Good.
Since it's beneficial,
I'd like to stay
for a few more days
to see the river project begin.
This way, I can report your merit
to the court.
Very well.
You are most welcome.
Let's all raise our glasses.
Come on.
- Come on.
- Sure!
Good.
Xingzhou.
- Binglan.
- Xingzhou.
You just had some wine.
The wind will give you a headache.
I've made a hangover soup myself.
Thank you.
Put it down.
Sit down.
Earlier,
I saw that rude man
bothering you.
I was quite distressed.
Those drinking guests
are just flatterers
and don't know
the difficulties you face.
So,
you understand?
Of course.
Though I'm a woman,
I'll try my best to help you.
Father has some connections
in the Ministry of w*r
and can speak before the Empress Dowager.
If they make a plea
on your behalf,
you will
No need.
Thank you.
It's not hot anymore.
Binglan.
Someone told me a while ago
the servant behind you
went to Lingquan Town.
I'm sure it's because you
wanted to buy porcelain.
Did you find something you like?
If not,
I can help you choose.
It's fine.
I've already bought it.
Good.
That's good.
Binglan.
If there's anything you need
in the future,
just let me know.
Got it.
Alright.
I'll go back now.
My Lord.
My Lord.
These are invitations from the guests.
Everyone wants to invite you.
Aunt Lian wants to seek
(To Lord)
a post for two cousins.
Consort Dowager hopes for closer ties
and requests your care.
What else?
Mr. Lian is drunk.
I won't see him.
Yes.
What are you staring at?
I'm your Lord's uncle
and future father-in-law.
Go and report it quickly.
Hurry!
The Lord is resting now.
Please go back.
If today is not convenient,
then I'll come tomorrow.
My Lord,
rest early.
I'll come again tomorrow.
Like father, like son.
The old lord had the same demeanor.
Binglan,
you're the future princess.
You must know all the women
around the Lord.
It's best if you can hold their contracts.
If not,
like that mistress from Lingquan Town,
don't let your guard down.
My sister failed to manage things well.
She ended up poorly.
You've seen that.
Shumo said
that the little woman
was a bandit's captured merchant
who relied on her beauty to amuse men.
No matter how favored,
she's not worth mentioning.
I don't want to disturb Xingzhou
or upset him.
Binglan,
you're the future Princess of Huaiyang.
Before the marriage,
a nameless woman is taking up
your husband's attention.
Can you really swallow this anger?
It's my fault
for being confused.
I was afraid the old lord was a player
and exchanged my marriage with my sister.
Now,
with your father's
ineffective position,
my sister has taken the name
that should have been mine,
enjoying a grand birthday celebration.
Otherwise,
today's celebration
would have been mine.
Mother,
Aunt is my only support.
Don't let her hear this.
Mother,
I won't repeat your mistakes.
As long as I can become the princess,
nothing else
matters.
♪ The boat drifts,
bringing back the sunset ♪
♪ When we reunite, we still joke
about the cause and effect ♪
♪ Who passed by, the crabapple
falls with a turn ♪
♪ Loving rightly but choosing wrong ♪
♪ With joys, sorrows, partings and reunions ♪
♪ Everyone travels far, seeing clouds and snow ♪
♪ Always hard to stay, yet easy to part ♪
♪ Crossing spring waters and autumn trials ♪
♪ A couple under the moonlight,
can stay together ♪
♪ Long hidden in the eyes,
flickering in and out ♪
♪ Let go of the flowers blooming
in the yard last night ♪
♪ Let go of the waves in the stream
in half a lifetime ♪
♪ Let those dust and chaos go on endlessly ♪
♪ In this lifetime, my wish is to the vast sky ♪
♪ There are many more ♪
♪ Everyone travels far, seeing clouds and snow ♪
♪ Always hard to stay, yet easy to part ♪
♪ Crossing spring waters and autumn trials ♪
♪ A couple under the moonlight,
can stay together ♪
♪ Time flows as we dream through four seasons ♪
♪ I wish to journey with you forever ♪
♪ Year after year ♪
♪ For many years to come ♪
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