♪ 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 3=
It sounds so sorrowful.
Are you missing Ms. Liu?
Any news about Miantang?
Rest assured.
Our people have gone deep into Zhenzhou.
We'll have news soon.
(Leaves flourish in summer.)
(But this crabapple tree has withered.)
Whether she returns or not,
I will
stay with you.
Young Master, we found her.
We found Ms. Liu.
I'm not going.
You're going to the Go Club.
Let's deliver this Invitation together.
Wouldn't that be better?
Why are you making excuses?
We just play Go sometimes.
Inviting them to a meal
is too much.
I'm not going.
It's for them to decide whether to come.
But inviting them is our courtesy.
Even if the guests don't come,
we must not be negligent.
About what you said yesterday,
I've thought about it.
You said
the banquet is to clear my name.
Then delivering this invitation together
would be the best opportunity.
Nanny Li.
Is the carriage ready?
Yes.
Fine.
I haven't even spoken,
and the carriage is ready.
Let's go.
Honey,
why do you look
so unwell?
I'm not.
Have a look.
Have a look.
(Lingquan Go Club)
Please come inside.
Mr. Jiujiu.
Greetings, everyone.
Sit, sit, sit.
Continue, continue.
- Mr. Jiujiu.
- Jiujiu.
Jiujiu is here.
Perfect timing.
I've been wanting to challenge you.
Mr. Jiujiu.
Why not today?
- How about?
- Rain check.
Today, I'm just showing my wife around.
- Please continue.
- Alright.
Are you on good terms with them?
Of course.
Then the Invitation?
Give them over there.
Mr. Jiujiu.
Continue.
Mr. Jiujiu.
- Go on.
- Mr. Jiujiu.
Mr. Jiujiu.
We practice here daily.
We're on very good terms.
I can see that.
- Mr. Jiujiu.
- Mr. Jiujiu.
Jiujiu, you're a bit late today.
Yes, yes.
And who is this?
My humble wife.
- Madam Jiu.
- Madam Jiu.
Nice to meet you.
I decided at the last minute,
hence the delay.
We are new to Lingquan Town.
We plan to host a banquet in two days.
Hope you can honor us with your presence.
If you're hosting,
we'll definitely come.
Alright.
(Invitation)
Alright.
You're quite lucky, aren't you?
Yes, yes.
(Their skills are no better than children's.)
- After you.
- (Jiu can't even beat them?)
I didn't expect you
to be so well-liked here.
Of course.
Everyone here practices daily.
We're on very good terms.
Mr. Jiujiu.
Mr. Jiujiu.
- Mr. Jiujiu.
- Greetings, everyone.
Jiujiu.
Madam.
Sir, we meet again.
So, your husband
is Jiujiu.
Yes.
We plan to host
a banquet in two days.
You must come.
(Invitation)
My husband's skills are not very good.
We hope you can guide him
in the future.
The Lord's Go
The Lord?
Who?
What Lord?
Lord Huaiyang?
The Lord said
Jiujiu's skill is quite good.
Have you played with Lord Huaiyang?
No.
The Lord once
passed by our club
and saw from afar.
Exactly.
(If my husband's skills can be praised,)
(Lord Huaiyang's skills must be average.)
(Zhendong Villa)
(Cui's Banquet)
I know a shop
not far ahead.
- Follow me.
- Really?
- Let's go check.
- Look.
Isn't that Mrs. Cui's carriage?
Look at the Cui family showing off.
I heard
Mrs. Cui went to Mount Lang
early this morning
to offer the first incense
at Tianning Temple for Cui.
You know.
They just came here, doing business.
Why show off,
renting such a big villa and making it
known to the whole town?
Too flashy.
It's to shut you
gossiping women up.
You
Who is he?
So nosy.
What kind of person is this?
- Let's go.
- Disgusting. Let's go.
Master Cui is hosting a grand banquet.
But only Mrs. Cui took it seriously,
offering the first incense for you.
Very interesting.
Mr. Cui.
You're already engaged.
How would Cousin Lian feel
seeing this?
It's just a show
for business.
In two months,
when Mrs. Cui is pregnant,
will you still say
it's just business?
It's uncertain if the carriage
will reach Zhendong.
Miss, take a look.
(Wine)
You're too harsh on ladies.
Madam.
Madam, are you alright?
I'm fine.
Madam, the carriage has fallen apart.
Is there a saddle on board?
- Yes.
- Put it on.
- Yes.
- Madam, you
Is it him?
Madam, it's ready.
Your hand injury hasn't healed.
How can you ride?
The banquet is for me.
If I delay,
it would be disrespectful.
Madam.
Liu Miantang
is unique.
So?
Should we continue
with this business?
She's in the show,
so some people
will join the game.
Five aces, seven horses.
Drink, drink.
Let go.
I'm not drunk.
Cui, get out here.
Not here for a toast.
Where is he?
Young lady.
Come out here.
Madam.
Have you seen him?
Master is being persuaded
to drink by his club friends.
He's very drunk
and resting in the tea pavilion.
I'll go see him.
Madam Jiu.
Thank you for the hospitality.
Right now,
Jiu
is very drunk.
He
Madam.
There are still many guests.
You're the hostess.
Go greet them first.
I have to entertain the ladies in the backyard.
How can I manage the front yard?
But the master won't
wake up anytime soon.
These neighbors
and friends
are easy to handle.
But those merchants are
crucial to the master's future.
We can't ignore them.
It all depends on you.
Thanks for attending our small banquet.
I am Liu, Cui's wife.
Greetings, everyone.
It's our first time here.
We don't know the customs here.
We have been negligent.
I'll drink as a forfeit.
If you have any special requests,
please let me know.
Later, my husband and I
will toast again.
Alright, alright.
Much appreciated.
My Lord, everything has been checked.
Most guests are innocent locals
from Lingquan Town.
But there are a few
who are not from our town.
Which ones?
Enjoy your food.
The one in front of Liu
is one of them.
We're running out
of wine here.
I'm sorry.
Bicao, get more wine.
Yes, Madam.
No problem.
My buddies
are idle.
Let them come along.
Yes.
I can go with you.
Madam,
please show me the way.
Please wait a moment.
I'll get more wine.
Alright.
Keep an eye on things.
Yes.
What now?
The fish took the bait?
Well.
Which one is Lu Wen?
None of them is Lu Wen.
At first, I wondered
if he would come.
But now I'm sure
he won't.
Have you met Lu Wen?
No.
Then how do you know
the scholar she just spoke with
isn't Lu Wen?
That scholar
is definitely not.
Bicao,
is there enough wine?
Madam, the wine in the front yard is finished.
I've sent them to get more.
Go ahead.
Did you notice?
That man, talking to Liu Miantang,
keeps glancing
to his side.
The maid beside him
is the real leader.
- How's it?
- Madam.
Going well, Madam.
- Thanks.
- Thanks, Madam.
If I were Lu Wen,
I would send someone close
to check the situation.
Then decide
whether to take Liu Miantang back.
The real Lu Wen
would be even more cautious.
(Liu Miantang.)
It's been so long.
Where is Mrs. Cui?
Making us wait.
Yes.
Mrs. Cui.
We're looking for you.
We're waiting for you
to start the drinking game.
And you
are here hiding.
- Right.
- Apologies.
I was focused on the front yard.
I forgot the back.
Punish yourself with three drinks.
Or we won't agree.
Right.
You there, maid.
Get a jug of wine.
Mrs. Cui,
are you staying here tonight
or returning to the North Street house?
Settle the house?
The banquet is to settle the house.
To settle the house,
it must be done by the couple together.
In Zhenzhou, this banquet
is also called
"Sweet Night".
It lasts all night.
- Right?
- This villa is good for guests.
To settle the house,
it must be
in the main house.
Or it's bad luck.
Not good for the house.
Right.
Madam,
the master asked me to tell you
he'd return soon
and asked you to wait in the room.
Ladies,
please take your seats.
I'll join you shortly.
- OK.
- Hurry.
Look.
The shadow guards have surrounded the villa.
Why not just
capture them all?
Capture?
I'm after Lu Wen.
Aren't you afraid that Liu Miantang
will join forces with him
and escape?
That would be best.
You can't let the bait rot in your hand.
I need to feed her
to the enemy.
That's the fun part.
Madam,
where are you going?
What's wrong with my husband?
I must find him.
The master's Go teacher arrived.
He wants to see
if the master's skills have improved.
The master couldn't refuse,
so he couldn't be here.
At this time,
he still plays Go?
The master knows he's wrong.
He said it's right for you to be angry.
So, he asked you
to rest
and he'd come
to apologize soon.
If you go now recklessly,
won't it
disgrace him
before his teacher?
Inform the Lord.
The fish took the bait.
Yes.
My Lord, a suspicious man, possibly Lu Wen,
went to meet Liu.
Fangxie.
- Madam.
- Call for help.
There's a villain in my room.
- Villain?
- Quiet.
Don't alarm the guests.
- Hurry.
- Yes.
Do you think
it's those suspicious people?
We'll know soon.
What's wrong?
Sorry, did I burn you?
- Liu
- I'm in a hurry.
If I burned you,
I'll apologize later.
Don't you remember me?
I'm Yun.
Yun?
Yunniang.
I'm Sun Yunniang. Don't you remember?
Sorry, I'm new to Lingquan Town.
I've forgotten many people.
I'll remember you.
There's a villain here.
It's unsafe for a lady.
Follow this road to go back.
Sweetheart.
I'm here.
Sweetheart.
Do you remember
the last time you stabbed me with a hairpin?
You didn't stab my neck
but my heart.
Let me tell you.
I like your fierceness.
It's thrilling.
Where is she?
The drug isn't strong enough?
You like to play hide and seek?
Then hide well.
If I catch you,
I'll show you
my skills.
Sweetheart.
I saw you.
Stop hiding.
Look at me,
handsome
and charming.
So lovable.
Come here.
Let me hug you.
Let me go.
It's burning.
So hot.
Jiu?
How dare he come
after I stabbed him?
He ruined
our carefully arranged banquet.
Luckily, you came.
If you were late,
I would
have fought him
to death.
It's a pity.
You wanted to make friends,
yet you're still alone here.
Madam,
you're too modest.
With your skills,
no need to worry.
Jiu,
are you blaming me for being reckless
and hurting you?
It's my fault.
This small injury isn't your fault.
Lies.
I said it's nothing.
(Does she truly know nothing,)
(or is she just playing with me?)
Better now?
Your ears
are red.
Burned too?
No.
Nanny Li.
Change the water.
Mr. and Mrs. Cui.
The water is ready.
Mr. and Mrs. Cui.
This lamp has a unique design,
so
I brought it over.
Why are you staring at me?
I think today,
though the ending
was a bit rushed,
the effort
was not in vain.
Such an elaborate feast
for everyone
would not be in vain.
The pattern on this lamp
is quite unique.
Miantang,
are you remembering something?
Miantang?
I don't know.
Just a slight headache.
Should I call Physician Zhao over?
It's not a big deal.
What's the matter?
I suddenly remembered something.
What is it?
Jiu.
Today,
in front of everyone,
you should've
called my name.
That's it?
Even if not in front of others,
I want to hear it.
Miantang.
Jiu.
Feeling better?
If you don't touch it,
it's fine.
Why do you keep looking at me?
I was thinking.
You worked hard today,
entertaining guests.
Not as hard as you,
who worked behind the scenes.
Let's go.
The young master
doesn't know we're here.
Not a word
about today's events.
Understood.
Have we heard the name Cui Jiu
somewhere before?
Jiu,
it's almost dawn.
Shouldn't we extinguish the light and rest?
No rush.
Does it still hurt?
No.
Zhao Quan handled it well.
Thanks to Physician Zhao.
What about you?
Does your head still hurt?
No.
Did you recall anything
after that?
Should I have remembered something?
Of course, it's related
to what you saw today.
The banquet is to settle the house.
To settle the house,
it must be done by the couple together.
In Zhenzhou, this banquet
is also called "Sweet Night".
Remember now?
Actually,
it's not important.
It is important.
But
I'm not ready yet.
What do you need to prepare?
We are husband and wife.
You should trust me.
Miantang,
what you think
is extremely important
to me.
What are you doing?
Taking off my clothes.
No, no. Don't.
Actually,
I wanted to take it slow
with you.
But
after hearing from Mrs. Yin today,
I realized
this kind of banquet also
includes the tradition of consummation.
You worked hard to prepare the banquet for me.
I can't pretend
not to know your intentions.
Moreover,
you stood up for me today
and taught that scoundrel a lesson.
I didn't
mean it that way.
No.
You're right.
We are husband and wife.
I should trust you.
Miantang,
I think you're right.
Let's take it slow.
Really?
I can wait.
I am happy to wait.
Actually,
he
is sick.
What kind of sickness?
An unspeakable one.
For any man,
it's something
to be ashamed of.
It might hurt their pride,
especially in front of their wife.
So,
he can only beat around the bush,
hiding his own
weakness.
So,
what do you mean?
A prodigy cursed by fate.
Stop it. What are you doing?
What are you doing?
Don't protect your mouth!
What else can I do?
I can't let her
investigate you.
Don't be angry.
Don't be so angry.
Rest assured.
I didn't make any final statements.
I said with careful treatment,
you could still
recover.
Liu Miantang's been causing trouble
repeatedly for me.
You're really angry at her.
You do look unwell.
What are you doing?
Let me check your pulse.
You're not noble,
pretending to be her husband,
taking advantage.
But you're also not flirty,
burning with inner fire.
Why bother?
After all,
Liu Miantang is also a pitiful person.
Why keep this with her?
Keep what?
I won't stoop to her level.
Anyway, this will all end soon.
Last night,
they didn't act.
So, they will
definitely take action next.
Lu Wen
might show up soon.
If we catch Lu Wen,
will you deal with Liu Miantang?
Of course.
What are you doing?
Moru.
I've prepared two more dishes for Jiu.
Take them to the Go Club.
Yes.
Make sure he eats on time,
not just play Go.
Now that the weather is cooling,
he needs
to take care of his health.
Yes.
By the way,
about that scoundrel,
go inquire about the official's news.
About this,
the official saw Chen Tu was scalded badly
and allowed him to go home to rest.
He dared to openly harass
a respectable lady.
Even if he's injured,
it's his own fault.
How can the officials
let him off?
Just because he's the garrison's nephew?
The master
is just an ordinary merchant.
He can't comment on official matters.
Well.
I'm not blaming him.
I'm blaming Lord Huaiyang.
He received the indictment but didn't respond.
Now he lets his subordinates
bend the law.
He doesn't love the people at all.
He's just seeking fame.
What's wrong?
Shouldn't I have said it?
No, no.
Madam, you're right.
Really.
Jiu.
Officials have their own way
of handling cases.
Besides, that person
is seriously injured.
Letting him get treated
is understandable.
It's reasonable.
Jiu, don't worry.
No matter how serious his injury,
it's his own fault.
Even if Lord Huaiyang
wants to protect him,
he can't turn the tables on us.
I've made some tonic dishes
for you.
Moru.
Make sure you eat them.
Thanks, Miantang.
Handmade trinkets. Come take a look.
My Lord,
should we inform the Prefect
to deal with Chen Tu?
Is she really my wife?
To the camp.
Yes.
I've made some tonic dishes for you.
Ms. Liu.
Physician, why are you here?
I suddenly remembered
I hadn't given you a gift
for the banquet.
Physician, you're too kind.
(Mr. Hate Brush)
My Lord,
the captured bandit from Mount Yang confessed.
This is indeed their secret code.
Tomorrow, one person, at 17:00, at the dock.
My Lord.
Liu
left by carriage.
My Lord,
there's a fork here.
My Lord,
Liu's carriage
went that way.
Is she leaving Zhenzhou?
My Lord,
should we go to the dock
or continue following Liu?
- Follow her.
- Go.
The code said the dock,
but she came here.
She almost fooled us.
A sly rabbit has three burrows.
This woman is truly unfathomable.
She's here.
Mrs. Liu, sorry
to keep you waiting.
Used the bathroom halfway.
Lord Zhao?
The coachman used it.
It's okay. I just arrived.
Let's go inside.
- Alright.
- Let's go.
The environment here is quite nice.
Nice, right?
People rarely come here.
It's indeed hard to find.
Why is he
smiling with Liu?
Could it be?
♪ 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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