♪ 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 8=
Still awake?
What are you doing
with your hands like that?
Honey, look at this fabric.
Isn't it nice?
Why are you dressed like that?
Don't you like it?
It's made of watered gauze,
quite expensive.
I want you to see it.
Well,
I can be closer to you.
Honey,
you
Honey,
you
Fan Hu has been watching
that group of bandits for days.
Everyone of them, including the leader
from Mount Yang who came last time,
takes orders from a young master.
That person
is probably Lu Wen.
Where is he now?
In a residence in Qingzhou.
Qingzhou?
Isn't it under Shi Yikuan's control?
My Lord, Lu Wen
probably figured you wouldn't
make it to Qingzhou
given that you and Shi Yikuan are at odds.
What's wrong, My Lord?
If Shi Yikuan captures the Mount Yang rebels,
it would be a great achievement.
But he went to Zhenzhou.
Two cats are after one mouse.
But he just stays out of it,
trying to test my strength.
Or maybe he's playing dirty behind the scenes,
and Qingzhou hasn't caught on yet.
Since I can know
that he's in Qingzhou,
Shi Yikuan does too.
Ever since he visited Zhenzhou,
I've had
a bad feeling.
There might be more
behind Lu Wen than we know.
So,
should we go to Qingzhou?
Yes.
We must go.
Besides, we have
one more bargaining chip.
Dear,
you're not eating.
Are you planning to
just stare at me?
No.
What were you thinking?
I was thinking
Thinking that
our porcelain shop has been doing well lately.
Some old customers of the He family came
and praised our quality.
That's good.
But we're still basking in
the He family's glow.
Those noble patrons
don't know much about Yushao Porcelain Shop.
Honey,
maybe you could check
Lord Huaiyang's schedule.
Who?
Lord Huaiyang.
I could give His Lordship a gift on his way,
representing the villagers' gratitude,
and offer a precious handmade item
from our shop.
If His Lordship likes it,
next year, we could make
an exclusive plate for the Consort Dowager,
featuring a small portrait of Lord Huaiyang
with several small
"longevity" characters
subtly embedded in his eyes
Moru, what's wrong?
Dear,
you're not
some kind of bandit.
How could you intercept a royal carriage?
Not to mention, the plate might
never even be delivered.
What if you are beaten
by them because of it?
That would be unacceptable.
People don't hit those who smile,
especially when they're offering gifts.
Alright. About you presenting a gift,
even if His Lordship accepts it,
do you think that proud and aloof
Mr. Chen would accept it?
You're right.
Honey, you're considerate.
I'm too hasty.
Dear,
if you're thinking about
making a name for our shop,
I do have a plan.
What is it?
In a few days, Shi Yikuan,
Chief Commander of Qingzhou,
will hold a painting and calligraphy gathering.
He admires skilled calligraphers
and painters the most.
If we could have
Mr. Chen Shi
present the plate
to General Shi,
it would make a name for us.
Dear,
let's go to Qingzhou.
I don't think it's a good idea.
Why not?
I've already asked around.
We need influential figures
to get us into that gathering.
How could commoners like us attend?
Besides, I heard
that General Shi
not only loves paintings and calligraphy,
but also women.
He has nine concubines.
Instead of seeing him,
we might as well intercept
Lord Huaiyang's carriage.
At least he wouldn't
do anything dishonorable.
I'm afraid you might be overthinking it.
Right now, Qingzhou is bustling
with customers
and collectors.
Even if we can't
get into the gathering,
there are still more opportunities there
than in Zhenzhou.
And they will
have a garden fair before the gathering.
I want to take you
there.
Nanny Li.
In the afternoon, let's pick out
some fine porcelain
for the trip.
Okay.
(Qingzhou)
Amazing!
Good luck charms for sale.
The fragrance can travel far and wide.
Miss, do you want one?
Great!
Miss, do you want one?
So beautiful.
Please wrap it up for me.
Yes.
Fabric for sale, come take a look.
Jiu brought us to Qingzhou,
but he hasn't set off yet.
He's tied up with
responsibilities at the Go club.
He'll arrive tomorrow.
(Southern Go Shop)
Nanny Li.
Let's go in and have a look.
Roasted nuts!
Come and see.
Smell great and taste amazing!
Welcome.
Please have a look.
Our new stock is over there.
Please have a look.
Go enthusiasts would be hooked
if they saw these.
Shopkeeper, how much is
this white jade Go board?
15 taels of gold.
This Go board is reserved
and paid for.
Madam, maybe you'd
like to look at other boards.
No, thank you.
Goodbye. See you next time.
Sir, I'll wrap it up for you.
No need.
If that lady
comes back,
sell it to her at a discount.
If you want to give it to her,
just do it directly.
If she knows it's from me,
she probably won't take it.
But how much should I discount it?
I'll leave that up to you.
Yes.
So, they met each other?
They both entered the same shop,
but it was quite crowded.
Ms. Liu left first.
Nanny Li followed closely behind.
She said
she hadn't seen any young man.
If it were Lu Wen, he wouldn't just stand by.
Keep a close eye on Liu Miantang
report any developments.
Yes.
(Qingzhou Inn)
That white jade Go board is truly beautiful,
but even if
it wasn't reserved,
I still couldn't afford it.
Madam,
you've been talking about
the Go board all night.
Stop thinking about it.
The shopkeeper said
it's already been paid for,
so it belongs to someone else.
Tomorrow,
let's visit the sights and streets
of Qingzhou.
Master said
you should enjoy yourself
and buy whatever
you like.
Wasn't he supposed to
focus on his Go club tasks?
No need to bother him
with my leisure activities.
He's always looking out for me
and supporting me,
yet I can't even afford to buy him
a Go board.
Great! Excellent!
Yes, this one.
Please have a look.
(Never mind.)
(I need to run Yushao Porcelain Shop well)
(so that one day)
(I can buy him a fine Go board.)
Madam,
you came here yesterday, didn't you?
Maybe this Go board and I
aren't meant to be.
I can see you really like it.
You're in luck.
The original buyer
was picky
and thought this Go board wasn't exquisite
and had flaws.
He'd rather lose the deposit
than keep it.
Really?
I was just worried about finding a buyer.
If you don't mind,
I can offer it to you at a discount.
Then how much is it?
Five taels of gold.
I'll lower it by one tael.
If you can pay four taels of gold,
it's yours.
Two taels of gold.
I won't pay a single tael more.
Okay. Deal.
I'll wrap it up for you.
Madam, you're impressive.
People say gold and jade shops
make a lot of money,
but I didn't
really believe it until today.
A Go board worth just two taels of gold
can sell for over ten taels.
So
it's not made from high-quality jade.
But I don't know what tricks they used
to make it look so clear and pure.
I suppose the customer who placed the order
realized this at the last minute
and decided to cancel the deal
and lose the deposit.
We don't know how much
the customer was ripped off
by the merchant.
Yeah.
My Lord.
The fish has taken the bait.
Madam.
Why don't you visit some other shops?
I'll wait here.
Okay.
Take the Go board directly
to the inn later.
We don't want it getting damaged
in the crowd.
Yes.
Nanny Li, let's go.
(Southern Go Shop)
Take a look at this.
Nanny Li?
Come back if you liked it.
Nanny Li, what's wrong?
Moru?
Where is Madam?
Madam is with His Lordship.
Don't worry.
Honey.
You came at the perfect time!
Look at this garden fair. It's so lively!
Yes, it is.
Great!
Honey, look.
Let's go see over there.
Okay.
Here you are.
- Thank you.
- You're welcome.
It's hot.
- Honey, try this.
- Too sweet. You eat it.
(Pie)
Young Master.
Candied hawthorn skewers.
Ma'am, would you like one?
Yes, please.
Here you go.
- Take it.
- Okay.
Thank you.
Dear.
Can I have one?
Honey,
I thought you didn't have a sweet tooth.
But I love sour food.
The doctor advised you
not to worry too much.
Too many worries
can make you sick.
I know
you've been missing Ms. Liu.
But she's left Mount Yang
and found her love.
If she weren't married,
I'd do whatever it takes
to bring her back.
♪ The boat drifts, bringing back the sunset ♪
In the past, Miantang misunderstood us
and said she wanted to
cut ties with me forever.
♪ Who passed by ♪
How could you bring her back?
♪ Loving rightly but choosing wrong ♪
Besides
♪ Everyone travels far, seeing clouds and snow ♪
I'm afraid she no longer
has feelings for me.
It's all my fault.
♪ Crossing spring waters and autumn trials ♪
I didn't treat her well.
But is that person
really her true love?
Do you want to try a shadow play?
A shadow play.
Honey, you seem different.
Why?
You never
used to be in such a good mood.
It's rare to have a day out,
so let's make the most of it.
Let's go.
♪ Flowers blooming in the yard last night ♪
Shopkeeper.
May I play for a while?
I'll give you money.
- Here you are.
- Okay. Please go ahead.
Thank you.
♪ Let chaos go on endlessly ♪
♪ In this lifetime, my wish is to the vast sky ♪
I can only give it a shake.
Have you played this before?
No.
No?
Let me show you.
Look.
There are three sticks.
Hold this one
with your right hand.
♪ A couple under the moonlight,
love shines like stars ♪
♪ But hidden in the eyes for long,
fading and flickering ♪
♪ If it weren't for travels far,
seeing clouds and snow ♪
♪ I can drink with you
and feel the separation ♪
♪ After enjoying spring flowers,
we sigh over the autumn moon ♪
♪ 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 ♪
Let's go.
I'll take you to the next spot.
(Notice)
"Go games with isolated positions
to build friendship"
Honey, look.
The prize for this game
is a seat at the painting
and calligraphy gathering.
Honey, it's a great chance.
The future of our shop
depends on your today's success.
Too difficult. I can't solve it.
True.
This game is set up by great scholars.
It must be profound and difficult.
It's no surprise you can't solve it.
We'll figure out another way later.
Table B solved it and won the prize.
Congratulations, Young Master.
Here's your prize.
Give it to that lady.
What's wrong?
This gentleman wants to
give the prize to the lady.
It's okay.
No need.
- It seems this lady really wants the prize.
- Are you sure it's okay?
You can take it, sir.
My wife can't accept such a generous gift.
Since this gentleman can't solve it
but I can,
it's not a problem.
You must be a Go expert
since you were able to solve it.
May I know your name?
My courtesy name is Ziyu.
And what may I call you?
I'm Cui Jiu.
So, Ziyu,
would you like to play a match with me?
Please.
(It's a blitz game.)
(Once a move is made, it's final.)
(If someone isn't highly skilled,)
(they wouldn't dare play like this.)
(This man and Jiu)
(are evenly matched.)
(But why can I keep up with them,)
(especially Ziyu?)
(His every move)
(aligns perfectly with my thoughts.)
(It's as if)
(I've played like this before.)
(Why do I feel so uneasy)
(and get a headache)
(when I see him?)
(Have I)
(met him before?)
I lost
fair and square.
You are truly skilled, Ziyu.
I hope we can have a game again
in the future.
Certainly.
- Madam.
- Dear.
- I'll get you some tea.
- Have a seat and rest for a bit.
Are you feeling dizzy again?
Not dizzy.
I have a headache. A terrible one.
Did you remember something?
I'm not sure.
It just hurts for no reason.
Foster Father.
As you predicted,
everything's going just as planned.
But there is one thing
What is it?
Liu Miantang is still alive.
And Young Master
can't let her go.
As long as she's alive,
she remains a threat.
I'm worried
that his attachment to her
might jeopardize our plan.
I know what you're thinking.
In my view,
the biggest threat to the plan
so far is your
useless infatuation with him!
I'm sorry.
I shouldn't have
let my emotions get in the way.
But, Foster Father,
are we really going to let her go?
Have you forgotten
that the 300,000 taels of gold
missing from Mount Yang's accounts
are still with her?
No, I haven't.
I know what to do.
Miantang.
I can explain.
Since you've made your choice,
I have nothing more to say.
After today,
we will sever all ties
and leave our fates to destiny.
No.
Don't go.
Let go of me!
Dear.
It's okay. It's okay.
It's okay.
Honey
How do you feel? Is your head still hurting?
Easy.
I just had
a nightmare.
What did you dream of?
I dreamt
that my husband
was with another woman.
I felt disappointed
and very angry.
So you dreamt
that I was with another woman?
Let go of me!
Perhaps.
I didn't see it clearly.
It was just a dream.
It doesn't count.
Do you
remember Ziyu?
Honey.
Why are you suddenly asking about this?
You were very emotional
when you saw him today
and said your head was hurting.
So,
you're making me overthink things.
It's just my old ailment acting up.
That man was so forward.
He wanted to give me the prize for no reason,
which made me feel quite embarrassed.
If he gave me
the headache,
it's because he made me angry.
Never mind.
I was just joking with you.
(Qingzhou Inn)
See you, gentlemen.
Let's stay at this inn.
Are you here to dine or stay?
Stay.
Madam.
This is the medicinal soup
Physician Zhao gave you earlier.
Please drink it while it's warm.
Come on.
Nanny Li, please have a seat.
Nanny Li.
Have you heard of
or met Mr. Ziyu, the one
we met at the academy
yesterday?
If she asks
about Lu Wen,
wait for the right moment
to subtly share some information.
See if it triggers her memory.
But don't be too obvious,
or she'll become suspicious.
Just follow her lead
and guide the conversation a bit.
Yes, I-I have.
So who is he?
And who did you hear that from?
Did I know him before I lost my memory?
From his look yesterday,
it felt like we knew each other.
But Jiu seemed
to be meeting him for the first time.
Nanny Li,
is there a connection
between Ziyu and me?
I
- He
- Who is he?
Why can't you tell me?
He
He was
your shack job.
What nonsense are you talking about?
My Lord,
you've been going up against Lu Wen for years.
Was the man
from yesterday him?
Everyone in Mount Yang
obeys him.
That day,
even that woman in charge
followed him.
But Ziyu
seems refined and scholarly,
not ruthless at all,
which is quite different
from what I expected.
W-What are you thinking about all the time?
H-How could I possibly
be that kind of woman?
How could I betray my husband?
I don't know much either.
But you're smart.
You should know
that my words
aren't just empty talk.
How about you thinking it over again?
But thinking it over,
his demeanor is exceptional.
His style and strategy in Go
bear a resemblance
to Lu Wen I know.
His style feels so familiar.
It's hard to believe
we don't know each other.
And the way he looked at me
The way he looked at Liu Miantang
was full of admiration,
like a long-awaited reunion,
mixed with jealousy towards an old lover
who's now married to someone else.
I've heard that Lu Wen from Mount Yang
deeply cherished his beloved concubine.
Now it seems
Yesterday, when Jiu played Go with him,
there was a strange tension.
And even when I first woke up,
Jiu and I felt so distant,
like we weren't even a couple.
Could it be
because of him?
Ziyu
must be Lu Wen.
Now that his identity is confirmed,
should we
mobilize the troops and capture him?
The last leg of a journey is halfway.
He's been in Qingzhou for a while
but hasn't made a move.
He must have other plans.
Fan Hu.
Have Ying Zai
gather the troops
and move into town in waves,
but don't alert the enemy
before we strike.
Yes.
(So Jiu knows everything)
(and keeps it from me,)
(right?)
(Master)
(wants to be lenient and understanding with you.)
(But, Madam,)
(if you)
(feel unsettled)
(or remember something,)
(perhaps)
(you should speak to Master yourself.)
Honey, you're back.
Here. Have a seat.
You're very attentive today,
my dear.
Isn't this how I always am?
It's true I'm not home often,
so I'm not used to it.
Honey, guess what I bought for you.
- A Go board.
- You guessed right.
Here. Take a look.
Why did you want to
get me a gift?
I saw this Go board at the market
and couldn't help imagining you
arranging the pieces
with your long fingers.
I thought it was perfect for you.
This Go board should be yours.
You're so thoughtful, my dear.
I love it.
Now that you have a new board,
let's play a game
and see how the board
and pieces feel.
Do you play Go?
I wasn't very good at it before we got married,
but I think I've improved since then.
I'm not sure, though.
Then let's play a game.
Guessing the first move.
You go first.
Did you see anything interesting
when you went out today?
I just listened to some opera.
What's it about?
Just the usual tales
of lovesick men and women.
Without you being with me,
I got a bit bored
and came back early.
I'm sorry
I haven't been around much.
But meeting your Go friends in Qingzhou
is a rare opportunity.
We'll have plenty of time
to go out
and have fun together.
Playing Go like this
is pretty great.
(Her Go style)
(is so similar to Ziyu's.)
I lost.
Honey, you won,
but why do you look unhappy?
Did I not play well
and spoil your fun?
No, you played very well.
Dear.
Who taught you?
Since you didn't learn before you got married,
you must have had a renowned teacher.
Maybe I learned by reading your manual
or just picked it up by watching you play.
Then, my dear,
you're talented.
You play Go so well
just from reading,
without actually playing
or practising.
Or maybe
I did learn it before we got married.
I just don't remember.
Do you really not remember?
Let me remind you.
Your Go style
is very similar
to Ziyu's.
Why don't you think it over
Stop testing me like this.
I'll just tell you.
Good.
Finally, you're saying something.
Although I don't remember everything clearly,
since Nanny Li mentioned it,
I'm afraid
I learned Go from Ziyu.
But I truly don't
remember anything else.
I don't know why I met him
in Qingzhou.
Honey,
it's clear you don't believe me.
If you don't want me anymore,
just give me a divorce letter.
I'll never trouble you again.
But please
don't make it painful
for both of us.
W-Why are you saying that?
Goddess of Mercy,
Buddha,
I didn't lie on purpose.
I will vow to chant sutras every day
to avoid being sent to
the Hell of Tongue Ripping after I die.
Please.
Nanny Li, what are you mumbling about?
Leave me alone.
Fangxie.
Let me ask you something.
Did Madam
act strangely today?
No.
She just kept talking about
Master's preferences on the way back,
and gave him the jade Go board
to cheer him up.
The jade Go board?
What a sin.
What a sin.
That's how it is.
But I truly don't remember
any other details.
I have no defense.
Honey,
if I've really done something wrong,
then I deserve you to divorce me.
But I hope we can be honest with each other.
Don't avoid me so much
that you can't come home.
Even if
Even if we end up parting ways,
we should still live with clarity and dignity.
I understand.
Give me a straight answer today.
Actually
I accept it.
Ziyu pursued you
several times,
but you rejected him each time
and didn't do anything improper.
Nanny Li only knew
part of the story
and misunderstood
the situation.
Honey,
are you saying this
just to appease me?
Of course not.
If it were true,
would I have put up with you this long?
That's true.
But
But why were you
so distant with me back then?
You weren't fully recovered
back then.
How could I
take advantage of you in that state?
Master, Madam,
dinner is ready.
Bring it in.
♪ 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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