[Yummy, Yummy? Yummy!]
[Episode 20]
Miss, how much is your candied hawthorn?
[Shen's Restaurant]
It's 5 coins per skewer.
The one with braised chicken feet are special.
They cost more.
- It's 8 coins each.
- Braised chicken feet in candied hawthorn?
Everything can be used to make candied hawthorns.
What is that? I want that.
It's a spicy candied hawthorn.
It has spicy gluten in it.
My niece loves this the most.
- Have a try.
- Try it.
Is it delicious?
Sweet on the outside, spicy on the inside.
It's delicious.
All right. I'll take this.
- Thank you.
- Let's go home.
Each catty of milk maltose costs 60 coins.
Why sell your candied hawthorns
at five coins per skewer?
These are not made from milk maltose.
We used cane sugar from Yangzhou.
It's not cheap, but for making candied hawthorns,
only a thin layer is needed on the outside.
Children love sweets, so candied hawthorns
are the cheapest choice
for all the little friends in Yong'an.
Except for Yangyang, she has eaten enough sweets.
Little friends?
What an interesting phrase.
It sounds like all the customers
in the restaurant are friends.
Children are "little friends",
and the other customers are "big friends".
You and your family always
coin these special words.
Sometimes I feel we're not from the same dynasty,
but it's interesting.
It makes me want to keep it
this way with you all...
And you...
to not change forever.
Let me do it.
[Candied Hawthorn]
Why are you alone in the restaurant?
We couldn't find a suitable teacher.
My older brother took Yangyang out to take a look.
My parents were worried about him
and went along as well.
A'Yuan caught a cold. I told her not
to mind the restaurant and to see a physician.
I-I'm going to cook.
♫ A ray of afterglow from the hairpin
falls on the eyebrows ♫
♫ The wind sways,
the bell hangs under the clouds ♫
♫ Each single chime tugs the heart ♫
♫ True love can only be felt,
without being expressed ♫
♫ You’re the obscurity, you’re the clarity ♫
♫ Seeking stars in the fog,
seeing your shadow under the moon ♫
♫ Hesitant to speak, overwhelmed with emotions ♫
♫ Can our path ahead be without suspicions? ♫
Shaoguang, do you care a bit
about me in your heart?
♫ Even holding my breath can’t stop ♫
♫ Exposing my burning heart ♫
It makes me want to keep it
this way with you all...
And you..
to not change forever.
♫ Worldly rules and taboos,
how can I give them up? ♫
♫ Rushing to you, I’m confused
and hopelessly addicted ♫
♫ I still regard it as a tryst ♫
♫ The heart stirs, the wind blows away
the lightest ripples ♫
♫ It’s the hidden place
for thousand entangled emotions ♫
♫ Saved enough of a lifetime,
I rush to greet you across the miles ♫
♫ From now on, the roaming heart
returns to its hometown ♫
♫ To draw near what seems beyond reach ♫
♫ To change life and death, we won’t ever yield ♫
It's snowing!
- Mother, it's snowing!
- A good sign to a bountiful year.
♫ I let the dusk dyes my cheeks
red with embarrassment ♫
♫ Even holding my breath can’t stop ♫
♫ Exposing my burning heart ♫
♫ You’re the noise, you’re the silence ♫
♫ I implicitly embrace you into this life ♫
♫ Hesitant and unsure,
sincerity is hard to deceive ♫
If the snow gets heavier,
we can have a snowball fight.
A'Ji.
Aunt.
- How was it? Any suitable teacher?
- Mother.
I want to make a snowman.
No. None of them is as good as my dad.
They can't even do proper mathematics.
I still want to go to Hongwen Academy.
You just don't want to go to school.
You're aiming too high.
Hongwen Academy? Forget about it.
If I can't go to Hongwen Academy,
I don't want to go to school at all.
The truth is out now.
You just don't want to study.
You all... discipline her.
Yangyang, listen to me.
There's one thing bad about this place.
Girls are not allowed in the school.
Hongwen Academy is where
the Crown Prince studies.
Our family doesn't have any
high-ranking officials.
You can't even be admitted.
We have a high-ranking official in our family.
We've the Vice Magistrate, right?
It's not because of the Crown Prince
that I want to go there.
Aunt asked around.
They teach the six arts there,
including horse riding and archery. How great!
Horse riding and archery? You just want to play.
That's too dangerous.
I only want to go to Hongwen Academy.
- Hongwen Academy.
- Yangyang.
Hongwen Academy. I want to go to Hongwen Academy.
Fine. We'll think of a way
to get you into Hongwen Academy.
Look. Today is our first time seeing snow in Yong'an.
Your dad will take you to make a snowman. Okay?
- Sure.
- I'll make a snowman for you later.
[Shen's Restaurant]
I think whether Yangyang is making excuses
or she really wants to go to Hongwen Academy,
we must really think of a solution.
There are restrictions in this era
but I've thought about it.
We can't let Yangyang study at home.
Otherwise, she won't know how to get along
with her peers. Her horizons will narrow.
Hongwen Academy is not an ordinary place.
It's frequented by aristocratic families.
Ordinary people simply can't get in.
Besides, girls aren't allowed in school.
How will you resolve this?
You can't disguise her as a boy, can you?
Disguise her as a boy...
It's possible.
No...
Disguise her as a boy...
Where is my...
[Shen]
It's getting cold.
Would you like to warm up?
Try it.
Well, I'm not sure about this flavor.
Help me to taste it.
See if it's okay.
I previously insisted on
taking our family to Sushui City,
and brought our family into a dangerous place.
It was my fault.
Ever since we came to Yong'an,
I've realized that I was indeed a bit arrogant.
Actually...
it's not just your problem.
You've flaws, but you've never let us down
during crucial moments.
Whether it was in Sushui City or at other times,
whenever there was danger,
you stood up and protected us.
I also know I have a bad temper.
I can't keep making you endure it.
I should change, too.
I'm the cause of the problems.
How can I ask you to change?
I should change instead.
No, it's me who's at fault.
I have a bad temper. I'll change.
No, no.
My problem is definitely bigger than yours.
I should change first.
My temper is very bad.
It's almost domestic violence.
- I always upset you. Give me that.
- No, you're my wife.
Even if you've a problem, it's my problem.
It'll always be my problem. I'll change first.
All right, fine.
It's still your problem. You change first.
I...
I'll change.
Silly.
So, once I've changed, can I...
Well...
It's getting cold.
It's easy to catch a cold
in the main hall of the restaurant.
Move back here.
All right.
My goodness.
Oh, my.
This ancestor is so dexterous.
The person who first invented the dishwasher
would only be born over 1,000 years later.
He's from the ancient era
and even managed to build this.
I seriously suspect the Vice Magistrate
must have also time-traveled here.
It's not that.
I complained about washing dishes.
I mentioned there's a machine
called a dishwasher in our hometown.
I later just drew a simple sketch.
Who thought that he could actually build it?
Vice Magistrate is so good to you.
He's unfair.
I also find sweeping very tiring,
but he didn't make a robot cleaner for me.
- So unique.
- Yes.
I've never seen anything like this
in here.
Lady Shen.
The snowman in front of your restaurant
is so unique.
I came here with two ladies for a meal today.
I heard you were in the back courtyard
and came to take a look.
What is this big box?
- What's this?
- Ladies, you may not know.
This is called a dishwasher.
- Dishwasher?
- It can wash dishes and bowls.
Our hands don't need to touch cold water
in this cold winter.
So amazing.
Everything you eat and use is so nice.
You always have
some unique and interesting items.
Exactly.
Handsome Shen, it must
have been built by you. Right?
- Huh?
- Let me tell you.
Handsome Shen, you've good qualifications
and are also knowledgeable.
Why don't you remarry?
I...
I still want to focus on my career.
I'm not in a hurry.
Yangyang is still young.
Handsome Shen is considering his daughter.
But, Lady Shen,
aren't you worried about your marriage?
Yes. You should think about yourself.
I heard you declined
Young Master Liu's marriage proposal
from Guixiang Restaurant a few days ago.
The Liu family is one of the wealthiest families.
Even Young Master Liu is not good enough?
Lady Shen, what kind of man do you like?
What kind of man do you like?
- I'll introduce someone to you.
- Tell us.
That's right, A'Ji. I even don't know
what kind of man you like.
She's shy.
I like someone...
who trusts me.
Do you want us to win, or them to win?
I bet on you winning.
Someone who remembers what I said.
That night, you did a simple drawing
and didn't say much either.
I thought it over and over, but I still
didn't know how to make it operate automatically.
I had to settle for the next best thing,
and made a hand-cranked drum.
Someone who won't abandon me
to protect himself, no matter how hard it is.
Hold on tightly to me!
Vice Magistrate, save me!
I swear on my life that you'll be fine.
- That right.
- That's it?
Anything else?
Vice Magistrate, you've knocked off work...
Your work is done?
Vice Magistrate.
- Let's go.
- Let's go.
I just saw many people
wanting to buy candied hawthorns,
but no one was responding. I came here to check.
No one?
I'll go and check.
Thank you, Vice Magistrate.
Do I really like Lin Yan?
A'Ji, what did you just say?
Nothing.
- A'Ji!
- Aunt!
How can you jump into the pond
in this freezing weather?
Do you know that catching a cold
in this era can be fatal?
What are you doing?
It's here. It's here.
Hurry.
Milk with ginger.
Here, A'Ji.
- Drink it.
- This girl...
Slow down.
Young Master,
Second Master Zhao is still in Yong'an.
He's that Zhao Xunzhi from Hongwen Academy.
It's really him.
He changed his testimony
and framed his close friend.
He still has the cheek to teach here!
[The Case of Heluo Wang Kejiu]
From now on, think of a way
to get close to Zhao Xunzhi.
Oh, yes! Lady Shen fell into the pond
in the garden just now.
Why didn't you say so earlier?
I was talking about Zhao Xunzhi just now.
Put your cloak on!
Lady Shen.
Are you inside?
Quick, stop him. Don't let him in.
- Hurry.
- Go now.
- Uncle.
- Vice Magistrate.
Why are you here?
It's late at night.
Shouldn't you be resting?
I heard Lady Shen fell into the water.
I came to check on her.
- How is she?
- She's fine.
- She accidentally fell into the water.
- That's right.
Besides, your pond
doesn't even reach up to her knees.
Even if she wanted to get hurt, she couldn't.
Why would she fall into the water for no reason?
If it's convenient, may I go in and take a look?
It's not very convenient.
- It's really not convenient.
- It's really not convenient.
- Vice Magistrate.
- Vice Magistrate, don't!
- Just a glance.
- No, Vice Magistrate.
Control yourself, Vice Magistrate.
- Vice Magistrate.
- Calm down.
Vice Magistrate.
- Vice Magistrate.
- Vice Magistrate.
How could you come in?
Sorry. I heard coughing and was worried.
Lady Shen, how are you?
Thank you for your concern.
It's just a cold, nothing serious.
Please go back.
Let me check to make sure you're fine.
I'll leave after that.
I'm really fine. Don't come any closer.
Please go back.
How did you suddenly fall into the water?
Hey, Vice Magistrate!
Vice Magistrate!
Vice Magistrate, you must not.
Lady Shen...
Young Master!
Young Master, your cloak...
Doomed. Shen Jianshe, your ancestor is doomed.
He forgot his cloak and ran here
because he was worried about A'Ji.
Aren't people in ancient eras
very particular about clothing and etiquette?
So, his reaction was because of A'Ji.
This is a major problem.
Why is it a major problem?
Good girl, it doesn't concern you.
It's not suitable for kids.
Put on the cloak.
Liu Chang, go and bring
all the charcoal stoves and beddings here.
All right.
Vice Magistrate,
you and A'Ji are improperly dressed.
A'Ji is a young lady who's not married.
It's inappropriate for you to rush in like this.
Exactly.
I'm sorry.
We understand you're worried about A'Ji.
You've seen her.
She's really fine.
She merely caught a cold.
Vice Magistrate, please go back.
That's right, Vice Magistrate.
You've seen that A'Ji is fine.
We'll take good care of her. Isn't that so?
If there's nothing else, you might as well...
- You should...
- I'm really sorry.
I've offended you.
Please forgive me.
If you need any help, just let us know.
Yes, we will.
Why not you...
This is too awkward.
Dad, I just realized.
Why are you back in Yunshui Manor
so late at night?
No, you...
When did you start meddling in my affairs?
I come and go as I please in Yunshui Manor.
Who would dare to stop me?
I told you many times
that only your mom can stop me.
Who else would dare to stop me?
Besides, is this the time
to ask about my affairs?
It's late.
Let A'Ji rest.
- Let's talk outside.
- Let's go.
You don't need to avoid me.
I know what's going on.
All right, you can talk here.
I'll take Yangyang back to sleep.
I won't leave. No. I'm not a child anymore.
- I want to be in this meeting.
- Stop creating a fuss.
The topic is not suitable for you.
- Go to sleep.
- I understand.
Aunt likes Vice Magistrate Lin.
Vice Magistrate Lin likes Aunt.
You even dare to talk nonsense.
- Be gentle.
- What are you doing?
It's okay for her to say that.
Vice Magistrate's actions just now show
how he feels about A'Ji.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have done that.
According to history,
the Vice Magistrate's heart should be with Ancestor Shen.
Why has it shifted to A'Ji now?
Isn't this a mess?
A'Ji, did you say or do something
that caused a misunderstanding?
Shen Jianshe, how can you say that?
- What did I do?
- You can't blame her.
This must be your ancestor who is overthinking.
I mean, we can't blame A'Ji for this.
You all saw it just now.
A'Ji kept telling the Vice Magistrate
to go back and said she was fine
but he insisted on seeing her.
This shows that the Vice Magistrate is improper.
Dear, this has nothing to do with that.
What am I afraid of?
I'm afraid of changing history.
If history changes, our whole family will vanish.
Do you understand?
To solve the problem, we must find out why.
We have to find out why
the Vice Magistrate likes you.
Once we figure it out, it'll be easy.
Think again.
Did you say or do something
that caused a misunderstanding?
It's okay. We can just explain it to him, right?
Everything will get back on track.
Isn't that what you mean?
So, it is A'Ji's fault?
A'Ji is so outstanding.
Does he need a reason to like her?
I just want to solve the problem.
Why are you so argumentative?
Listen, Shen Jianshe.
- It's wrong to blame everything on A'Ji.
- I didn't.
- Your ancestor started this.
- Don't worry.
Why blame her?
Mom.
I grew up under
modern scientific education, okay?
When I last went to Xingjiao Temple,
I realized my thoughts were not right.
But I've purified my soul in the prayer hall.
I was a bit emotional just now, but I'm fine now.
A'Ji, you...
I'm really fine.
As for the ancestor, he's just a normal man
living in the ancient era.
He doesn't have many contacts with women.
He may be just curious about me
who's from the modern era.
But Lady Jingwen has shown up
and she's so outstanding.
There's no way the ancestor would stick with me.
That makes sense.
Indeed.
Lady Jingwen does fit
the requirements of a lady in this era.
She seems quite good.
Right? I think so, too.
Everything will get back on track soon.
No.
Tomorrow morning, we need to find a new house
and move out of Yunshui Manor
as soon as possible.
We need to physically separate ourselves
from the Vice Magistrate.
This matter is urgent.
It needs to be done at once.
You do it.
Me?
Your mom and I must stay in the restaurant.
We don't have the time.
This is your opportunity.
Can you seize it?
- Me?
- Gongcai,
try your best.
That's right.
Dad.
Mom.
It's the first time in my life
you've given me a family matter to handle.
You've finally realized that I am capable.
Trust me. I'll find a house
that everyone will be satisfied with.
Why don't I trust you?
Why undermine your dad?
I think the same way as you, too.
I don't trust you, either.
Don't worry.
I'll start making plans right now.
Wait for my good news.
No. 5 in Chang'an Alley.
[Address]
The broker is Madam Du.
No. 5?
Excuse me, are you Madam Du?
Xiao Mei?
Wait a minute.
Hurry. Catch up!
You're bad at this.
Bye, I'm out.
All right.
I've said many times.
I want my soy milk plain. Plain!
Why do you always add sugar to it?
Sorry, dear. I'll pay attention next time.
- On the left.
- And these buns.
We've been married for three years.
You can't remember that I don't eat meat buns.
Sorry, dear. I was wrong. I'll change next time.
Shen Shaojie.
I've been thinking for a long time.
I must speak my mind today.
Let's get a divorce.
Yangyang can stay with you.
Sorry, dear. I was wrong. I'll change next time.
Are you joking with me?
Dear, that's a pretty harsh move.
Who taught you that? You scared me so much,
I don't feel like gaming anymore.
Lost.
Are you serious?
Are you angry?
I-I bought the wrong breakfast for you, right?
I remember. You want your soy milk to be sweet.
No, you like it salty. No, plain.
And the buns you wanted...
I can just buy another one for you.
I'll buy another one for you.
No need.
Shaojie, to be honest...
I've fallen for someone else.
Let's just end it here.
Xiao Mei, it's really you.
When did you time-travel to here?
How long have you been here?
Why didn't you tell me?
- Why didn't you look for me?
- Go away.
Sir, we've never met before.
If you keep this up,
I'll report you to the authorities.
It's me.
It's me!
Look closely. Don't you recognize me?
Aren't you... Aren't you Xiao Mei?
Sir, you've mistaken me for someone else.
I'm not Xiao Mei.
I don't know anyone by that name.
How could that be?
Come on.
Sir...
What are you trying to do?
You... You...
Let's talk this through calmly.
It's impossible.
You look exactly the same.
Are you pretending not to recognize me?
What?
Xiao Mei, I've let you go.
I'm completely different now.
Trust me.
- Wait...
- I just feel that
we can look out for each other
in this unfamiliar environment.
- I think letting go...
- Shut up!
This is sheer slander.
What a madman.
It's really not her.
Miss! Miss!
Miss, Miss. Wait, wait.
Well...
Miss, I'm sorry.
I just mistook you for someone else.
I am Handsome Shen.
Second Lady Pang from the Duke of Lu's Mansion
introduced a broker to me.
Handsome Shen?
Impossible.
She told me that Handsome Shen
was really handsome and wise.
Well, I'm indeed Handsome Shen.
Otherwise, how could I know your family name
is Du and you're a broker?
And that you're leasing
the No. 5 house in Chang'an Alley?
Isn't that so?
When I suddenly saw you just now,
you looked too much like an old friend.
I hope you won't take offense.
I was wrong about you, sir.
Don't say that.
My behavior was improper just now.
How could I blame you?
By the way, I heard you mentioned
that your old friend is Xiao Mei.
She must have been very important to you.
That's why you were excited.
Yes.
Xiao Mei...
was my ex-wife.
You look exactly like her.
You haven't forgotten her.
You value affection and loyalty.
Not really.
Emotionally, I have let her go.
But back then, I didn't give her a good life.
Whenever I think of it, I feel a bit guilty.
You're moving out?
It's a bit sudden
but we've found a house.
We've imposed on you for this period of time.
Is it because of the Prince of Zhao?
Let me be frank.
Since we'd decided to help you,
we were not afraid that your relationship
with the Prince of Zhao would cause us any trouble.
We would never regret this,
but we must really move out.
If we stay any longer, the neighbors will gossip.
Also, if rumors spread about you
and Shaoguang, it won't be good for anyone.
What are rumors?
Rumors are scandalous news,
saying improper things about you two.
But I don't care at all.
But we must not do that.
Vice Magistrate, to be honest,
you and Shaoguang aren't a good match.
We've made up our minds.
We hope you'll respect our decision.
My Lady, why are you here alone today?
Your parents are not here today?
They're moving house.
Moving house?
My Lady, the Vice Magistrate is here.
Help me get rid of him.
Vice Magistrate.
Well, Vice Magistrate...
Are you avoiding me?
Escaping is shameful and useless.
Escaping is useless and shameful.
To stop it from getting worse
and misleading the Vice Magistrate,
I'll make him think I'm crazy.
Oh, dear respectable Vice Magistrate Lin.
Blessings be upon you.
Goodness, how could I be avoiding you?
You should be very busy
but squeezed time to visit here.
May I ask what you want?
Has your cold worsened?
Don't worry.
The cold is completely gone.
I'm as strong as an old ox now.
Oh, Vice Magistrate,
there's really no need for extra concern.
You're deliberately distancing yourself from me.
My dear respectable Vice Magistrate Lin,
of course, I wouldn't.
But as the old saying goes,
"Monarch and subjects are different."
We're not a monarch and subject.
My dear respected old friend, I misspoke.
We're showing respect for an elder and a junior.
But we're of similar age.
Goodness. I forgot about
the rule between men and women.
We don't have this rule in our dynasty.
You like to disagree with others...
Anyway, it's best that we keep our distance.
Aunt suddenly came to talk about moving out
because she's afraid people will gossip about us.
When you first moved in,
did you think about rumors?
I've never cared about them.
Why the sudden change?
Do you really want to avoid me?
Shen Shaoguang, I want an answer.
Yes. I want to avoid you.
What's wrong?
Why?
I find you annoying. Is that not allowed?
I previously overstepped my boundaries.
It is my fault.
I apologize to you.
From now on, I will do as you wish...
and keep my distance from you.
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[This chicken cutlet is bigger than my face.]
"Fickleness" - Zhang Zining
♫ This mortal heart is unwilling to be silent ♫
♫ Perhaps, it long knew the secrets of Heaven ♫
♫ It just escaped the traces of fate ♫
♫ Migrating towards you ♫
♫ But worldly rules
just lifted its restrictions ♫
♫ The moment we met ♫
♫ We were granted a tide strong enough to hurt ♫
♫ Each other deeply ♫
♫ Fearing a mistake in time and space ♫
♫ Love fills the page;
in the end, only foolishness remains ♫
♫ Fearing that my sincerity
will overstep the boundary ♫
♫ I fall into the thunder pool and wallow in it ♫
♫ I’m afraid fate will erase our encounter ♫
♫ Spreading the vast sky with a net of thorns ♫
♫ Although I can see a clue ♫
♫ I can only sigh at my fickleness ♫
♫ Clearly knowing it’s hard
to ultimately reverse fate ♫
♫ I still instruct fate to disrupt
the will of Heaven ♫
♫ So be it ♫
♫ Let the red thread be our bond ♫
♫ This is the proof of our love
in our past and present lives ♫
♫ All written about you ♫
♫ Fearing a mistake in time and space ♫
♫ Love fills the page;
in the end, only foolishness remains ♫
♫ Fearing that my sincerity
will overstep the boundary ♫
♫ I fall into the thunder pool and wallow in it ♫
♫ I’m afraid fate will erase our encounter ♫
♫ Spreading the vast sky with a net of thorns ♫
♫ Although I can see a clue ♫
♫ I can only sigh ♫
♫ At my fickleness ♫