Nothing Gold Can Stay
Episode 1
Good!
Ladies and gentlemen of Jingyang.
My daughter and I are new in this place.
They say that we rely on friends...
...when we go to an unfamiliar place.
If you have money to spare, please support us.
If you have no spare money, please go back and get some money.
I'll thank you in advance.
It looks like the people of Jingyang...
...are not easy to impress.
If I don't show my ultimate move today...
...I'll be embarrassed!
Good!
This skill is passed on by Shaolin...
...and developed by Wudang.
It once defeated countless of fighters...
"especially in the fighters' assembly!
Stop boasting!
Look. Sir.
This is a real steel weapon. -He's so impressive.
This is real flesh and blood.
Why are you saying that I am boasting?
It's true that the weapon is real.
But, your daughter was the one wielding the weapon.
How much strength did she use?
We don't know! -Right!
Don't spout nonsense. Everyone saw it earlier.
I used all my strength.
You call that all your strength?
You call that martial art?
Sir, what is martial art then?
Why don't you let me strike you with the weapon?
If you're still fine after that...
...I'll be impressed! -Right!
You either watch or get lost.
They are boasting indeed!
There's nothing to watch here! Let's go back!
Stop!
Come. -Father.
Seriously? -Come.
Don't you doubt my daughter? Don't you want to do it yourself?
Come on!
I'm wammg you'.
You'll definitely get hurl!
You might even die! - Father, this won't do.
I'll take full responsibility for that.
Come on! Do it or you're a coward!
Do it! -Weren't you confident?
Forget it, father. -It's alright.
You all saw it! He asked for this!
If he dies or gets injured...
...it's not my fault!
Father, let's leave.
It's alright.
Today, I, Zhou Lao Si...
...will show everyone Zhou Family's ultimate move!
Father!
He killed him!
Father! -Don't run!
Stop right there! Hey, you!
You cut someone and you don't even pay!
You're too mean! -He asked me to do it.
This isn't my fault. -Pay!
Pay!
You're too mean! -Father!
Poor thing. -Poor thing.
Father! -Poor thing.
Father, what will happen to me if you die?
Father, wake up!
Father!
Ladies and gentleman, that was just a joke...
...by me and my daughter. Please forgive us.
Tea please.
Let's split the money.
You have your share.
Here you go.
I don't need so much. - Don't you love date cake?
You can buy as much as you want. -Alright.
Brother Si, where do we go for wine today?
Hongyun House. -Hongyun House?
Here's your chilli, coriander and sweetened garlic.
Please tear the pancake yourself.
It smells good. -Date cakes for sale!
Date cakes!
Young lady, do you want one?
No. Don't touch.
Here you go.
Give me a big piece.
A small one.
Someone got hit!
Are you blind? Can't you see the carriage?
Are you asking for death? The road is so wide!
Can't you walk properly? This is so dangerous!
Are you blind? -Young master, are you alright?
He's the one. -Bao Lai, don't scold him.
Are you hurt? -My leg.
I think it's broken. - Go and get a physician.
It's alright. Just give me some money.
I'll go to a physician on my own.
It's safer to find a physician now.
You hit me! Shouldn't you compensate me?
Won't anyone say something for me? -Don't spout nonsense!
Our young master did not refuse to pay! Let go of him!
You think you can bully me just because you are rich?
You hit me! I won't let you leave unless you pay!
You... -Stop acting. Stand up.
My leg is broken. How do I stand up?
You... You even kicked me.
A liar.
He can run so quickly even though his leg is broken.
Thank you, gentleman.
I've seen a lot of these tricks in the capital.
I actually know that he was trying to cheat me.
But, I just don't know how to handle him.
The problem has been settled! Dismiss!
Gentleman, may I know your name?
It's just a small matter. Don't worry about it.
Let's go. -Yes.
Gentleman, did you see my brother?
Your brother?
He's wearing clothes made of handwoven cloth.
His face is full of scars.
That's your brother? -You saw him?
He swindled our young master. -Fu Lai, forget it.
What? Gentleman, I'm sorry.
How much did he swindle? I'll pay.
I only have this jade tag passed on in my family.
It's worth 10 taels. I don't know if it's enough.
Please take it.
No. Your brother failed. You don't have to pay me.
I'm glad then. Gentleman.
Please forgive my brother. Actually...
...he hasn't done that for 2 years.
He wouldn't do it again...
...if it isn't because...
...my father is dead while my mother is ill...
...and our youngest brother has starved for 3 days.
You all...
You all aren't locals, right?
We're not locals.
The drought in our hometown lasted 2 years.
There's been no harvest.
We're refugees.
Young lady.
Your brother headed towards that direction.
Maybe you can ask others.
Thank you, gentleman.
Gentleman, why don't you...
Why don't you buy this jade tag? I only need 10 taels.
No. I don't need it.
5 taels.
3 taels.
The physician said...
The physician said he won't treat my mother...
...if we don't pay.
It's alright. Young lady, don't cry.
Alright.
Young lady, I'll give you Steels.
Thank you. You can take this jade tag.
No. This is your heirloom. Keep it.
Thank you, gentleman.
Young lady.
Please wait. My name card.
This is my name card. Feel free to come to me...
...if you have any other problem.
But, tell your brother to stop swindling.
Thank you, gentleman.
Let's move!
Young master, that lady looks quite honest.
She's so unlucky to have a brother like that.
Life is tough.
Father, why are you packing up?
We need to leave tomorrow.
We're leaving? I thought you said we'll leave in autumn.
I found you a place.
You're out of money again?
Don't you have more than 10 taels?
I couldn't resist the urge today.
I gambled at Big Mouth Wang's place.
You lost all the money? -I still owe Big Mouth Wang...
...15taels.
You sold me again.
This time...
...I made 5 taels more than the last time.
Who am I sold to? -I didn't ask.
Just stay for a few days and find a chance to run away.
I'll wait for you at Sanli Store outside of the city.
We'll flee to the grassland.
I thought we can stay in Jingyang for a few months.
We've to leave sooner or later anyway.
Early or late, it doesn't matter at all.
Father.
When can we stop running away...
...and settle down? -Settle down?
We are both destined to drift.
We can't settle down. -You don't even know my biflhdate.
How do you tell my fortune?
There was a huge flood in the 8th year of Tongzhi Reign.
I found a floating wooden basin which contained you.
Aren't you destined to drift?
So, I came from a river this time?
You last told me that you found me in a wolves' den.
Did I? -Before that, you told me that...
...I am the daughter of some prominent family...
...and that I am fated to be rich.
When did I say that? How come I don't remember?
Father, when can you tell me the truth...
...and stop lying to me? -I'm always telling you the truth.
It was their opening half a month ago.
The master sent me to deliver a couplet.
He came to thank us today.
What business is Long Sheng He in?
I don't know.
It's been half a month and they haven't done business?
Yes.
Alright. I'll meet him first.
Mr. Du, this is our young master, Wu Pin.
It's you.
Mr. Du, thank you for yesterday.
I see. You are Wu Family's young master.
Yesterday's incident was just a small matter.
It's not worth mentioning.
Please sit down. -Thank you.
After you. -Thank you.
Mr. Du, you came from the capital, right?
Jingyang is actually my hometown.
I left for the capital when I was 8 years old.
By chance, I entered Prince Chun's household...
...and serve the young prince. So, Long Sheng He...
...is actually the young prince's asset.
I'm just managing it on behalf of the young prince.
I've been rude. You are actually a prince's assistant.
I'm flattered. I'm just running errands.
Are you interested in a project of the...
...imperial Household Department supervised by the young prince?
I'm interested in all businesses.
That's great.
I don't know about the rest. But, when it comes to...
...the court's plan, we know it better than anyone.
That's great.
Information is the most important thing in business.
Mr. Wu, speaking of information...
...I wonder if you have heard of a recent big case.
What case?
The court is secretly investigating Hu Xue Yan.
Is that so? -It is said that...
...when General Zuo went out to the battlefield...
...he relied on Hu Xue Yan for money...
...and Wu Wei Wen for rations.
This is the residence of Shen Family.
Please inform them of our arrival.
Tell Young Master Xing Yi to come out.
He won't see you. -Let me in then.
Ms. Qian Hong, we won't let you go in.
Move! -Have they reached?
Yes. -Let them in.
Let me tell you something. Young Master Xing Yi...
...will surely punish you!
Move. Will you move or not?
What exactly do you want? Do you think you can stop me?
Ms. Qian Hong, you should give up.
Do you think we will let you in because you insist?
Young Master Xing Yi promised to marry me.
You still need the master and mistress' approval.
Even if they approve it...
...the old mistress won't approve it.
Who do you think you are? Do you have a say in this?
Are you saying that... -Madam Wang, this mansion is huge.
Yes. Even though Shen Family...
...is not the richest family in Jingyang...
...it is the second richest family here.
They've all arrived.
Everyone is here.
This is for you. Thank you for the hard work.
The old mistress needs a maid to prepare her tobacco.
The mistress needs an accountant.
Young Master Xing Yi needs one more maid.
Speaking of Young Master Xing Yi...
...I just saw that Ms. Qian Hong is still outside.
Young Master Yue Sheng tried to oust her.
She claimed that Young Master Xing Yi...
...promised to marry her.
Young Master Xing Yi is too playful.
The three of you... - I can manage accounts.
I can prepare tobacco. -Alright then.
In this case, you can go to Young Master Xing Yi's suite.
Alright.
Has she left?
Can you behave?
She left? -We gave her money...
...and warned her. Of course she has to leave.
I'm assured now. Thank you, Brother Yue Sheng.
From now on, you must stop seeing Qian Hong.
I've never wanted to date her.
Why did she come and insist to marry you then?
I spent 1,000 taels to listen to her singing...
...and she clung to me.
What can I do?
What song cost you 1,000 taels? -Just an ordinary song.
I... -That day, Ma Hong Cai...
...offered 800 taels. I can't lose, right?
Let me tell you something. Ma Hong Cai must have...
...worked with that woman to cheat you.
No way. -Why not?
Father stole Ma Family's business that day.
Ma Family has been holding a grudge against us.
Maybe Ma Hong Cai's father instructed him to do this.
I've been on good terms with Ma Hong Cai.
Now everyone knows that Shen Family's second son...
...wants to marry a singer. Everyone is laughing at us.
Yet, you still see him as your friend.
You... I always need to clean up your mess.
When can you grow up?
From now on, you will serve tea, fetch water, sweep the floor...
...do the laundry, mop the floor, wipe tables...
...run errands and deliver letters. Understand?
I've to do all that? -Don't complain.
Do as I said.
You need to obey me. Understand?
Where's my tea? -Coming!
Shan Hu, hurry up. -Where's my tea?
Wait.
What happened this time? - Young Master Yue Sheng came...
...and scolded Young Master Xing Yi.
He's in bad mood.
What caused this?
Because of Ms. Qian Hong.
Where are the servants? -Coming!
Let me do it.
Bring me my tea!
Me? -What did I just tell you?
Young Mask“ Xmg '(L phase have some ma.
It's so hot.
What happened? Are you alright?
Young Master Xing Yi, stand up.
Come. Be careful.
How dare you kick me! -You hit my foot.
My foot hurts now.
Give me my whip! -Young Master Xing Yi!
Where's my whip? -The master wants to see you.
He wants you to go to the front hall immediately.
Just wait. I'll whip you when I come back!
What's wrong with you? Did you really kick him?
Yes. I kicked him in his chest.
You're so audacious. -You're doomed.
Why? Is he going to kill me?
This... He can't kill you.
But, he'll give you a good beating for sure.
I'm not afraid. I hope he'll oust me.
He visited you for a discussion? -Yes.
Father, what is your opinion?
This business came too easily.
It's just a discussion. There shouldn't be any problem.
If my guess is correcL...
...the young prince he is talking about...
...is the second son of Prince Chun.
The project should be real.
But...
Father, are you worried about...
...the troubles of dealing with the government?
That's one thing.
What about the other problems?
General Zuo and the young prince are not on good terms.
Du knows our relationship with General Zuo.
Yet, he still came to express his goodwill.
What is his objective?
He intends to buy us over.
Apart from that, he has another bigger objective.
If this project is a rewarding job...
...and we accept it, we'll lose General Zuo's trust.
But, if we don't accept it, we'll offend the young prince.
We'll end up offending someone either ways.
So, don't even bother to discuss about it.
Stay away from him.
I haven't even entered the city...
...and I heard about Ms. Qian Hong from the brothel...
...demanding for a promise to be fulfilled.
What exactly is going on?
Father, it's over. I made her leave.
You made her leave? How much money did you spend?
500 taels.
500 taels?
Back then, I could only earn 200 taels from...
...an arduous trip to Hetao. Yet, the two of you...
...easily spent 500 taels on a woman!
Father, Brother Xing Yi was just fooled by someone.
Who fooled him?
It's probably Ma Family's doing.
If he didn't go to a filthy place like a brothel...
...would others have a chance to fool him?
Father, it's true that Brother Xing Yi made a blunder.
I've lectured him and he admitted his mistake.
Please forgive him this once.
How many times have I forgiven him?
I only ended up spoiling him.
I can't spare him this time. - Father, I'm really sorry.
Father, I'm at fault as well. Please punish me first.
Bring me the punishment tool! -Master.
How do you survive out there if you get ousted?
I can't believe it. - I'll go to my father.
Your father?
Since your father sold you, he must be struggling himself.
Isn't it a bad idea to go back to him?
Right. You'll starve to death. -Be gentler.
Be careful. -Young Master Xing Yi!
Young Master Xing Yi! - Young Master Xing Yi!
Don't make it bumpy! -What happened?
Be gentler! It hurts! -What happened?
Be gentler. -The young master is in pain.
Be gentler.
No one stopped him?
Young Master Yue Sheng tried. But, he got scolded by the master.
Your master needs a beating too.
Xing Er's maids.
Yes, madam. -Yes, madam.
The three of you? -Yes.
Listen carefully.
Take good care of Xing Yi.
Don't leave him for even one moment.
Tell me directly if he needs anything.
All of you will be rewarded when Xing Yi recovers.
But, if anything goes wrong...
...I'll skin you all alive!
Yes, madam.
The weather is dry! Take care of your candles!
It's midnight. It's your turn to keep vigil.
The weather is dry! Take care of your candles!
Hurry UP-
The weather is dry! Take care of your candles!
It hurts.
Wang Zheng Gu, you're a scoundrel.
What medicine is this? It doesn't work at all.
Once I recover, I'll wreck your clinic!
It hurts! -Just bear with it.
I can't! It hurts so much!
It hurts so much!
Can you let me sleep?
What did you say? You're here to serve me!
How can you sleep when I can't sleep? It hurts.
Somebody kill me! This is too torturous!
Where are you going?
I'm going to get a knife! -A knife?
What are you doing? -Polishing the knife.
What are you doing? -I'm here to kill.
How dare you!
This is too much.
Don't move.
It's quite cooling. It feels good.
A little to the left.
Are you deaf? I'm telling you to move leftwards.
Leftwards?
No. Rightwards.
Rightwards?
Here?
Where again? -I'm sorry. I...
I'm sorry. -Do you still want to scold me?
No.
Lie still. Don't move.
"Life...
...is like a spring dream."
"Let us happily--
...drink a few bottles of wine."
Mr. Du, Wu Pin sent someone to deliver a message.
He said he has some inspection to do...
...and will come on another day.
The guy with a scarred face left? - We told him to leave days ago.
Wu Pin also sent a gift. He said that this is new tea...
...harvested this year he received from a friend.
Wait.
The tea.
Big Red Robe from Wuyi.
Tea from Fujian. -Yes.
Who is in Fujian now? -Who?
General Zuo.
Wu Pin is hinting that...
...his family is still very close to General Zuo.
So, he can't work with us.
What should we do?
Since Wu Family is so unwise...
...we should...
...return the favour.
"At the second beat, he fastened his armour."
"At the third beat, he unsheathed his sword."
In Shaanxi dialect, ...
...this is called "declaration of war".
Crush him.