Episode 6
According to Physician Dong's worker...
...he's only exhaling. He doesn't inhale anymore.
What?
But, this morning, their old maid claimed that...
...Young Master Wu Pin can drink porridge now.
Who is telling the truth?
I've no idea.
Style my hair quickly. I want to go out today.
But, master said that you shouldn't meet...
...Young Master Wu Pin prior to the wedding.
I can't be bothered. Come.
How's Wu Pin's condition?
I've hired all good physicians and tried all possible methods.
But, Wu Pin is still unconscious.
There's only one method left.
What is it? You should try.
Zhi Cun.
If I use this method...
...I will ruin Yong Mei's future...
...if it fails.
Forget it.
Good bye.
Brother Wei Wen.
Are you talking about...
musing marriage to attract good luck?
Even though they are engaged, they aren't officially married.
Although we've been friends for over a decade...
...this matter cannot be taken lightly.
But, as Wu Pin's father, I need to save him at all cost.
Brother Wei Wen, will this method work?
My fourth brother hired an expert...
...to check Wu Pin's birth profile and design a ritual.
He said that Wu Pin will recover if he gets wedded...
...at 5 p.m. tomorrow.
If that's the case...
Please let me consider it.
Zhi Cun, regardless of your decision...
...our friendship will remain unchanged.
Of course.
My wife and I will always...
...treat Yong Mei as our own daughter.
Yes. I know. -Father.
I'd like to visit Brother Wu Pin.
Yong Mei. -Uncle Wu.
How is Brother Wu Pin?
I came because of this matter.
Is he getting better?
No. -Don't tell me he...
No. Wu Pin is still alive.
But, whether he can recover or not will depend on...
Depend on what?
Father.
Father, tell me.
Well...
...if you marry Wu Pin tomorrow...
...there might be hope.
Yong Mei.
Your father is still considering this.
I'm still hesitating as well.
What time tomorrow?
5 p.m. tomorrow.
I'll depart at 3.45 p.m. tomorrow...
...and marry him at 5 p.m. sharp tomorrow.
Uncle Wu, please stand up.
Hurry up. Clean up that cupboard...
...and the dust on top of the jars.
Paste the wedding decoration on that wall. That one over there.
Place it here. Hurry.
I'll take care of it later.
Handle it gently. -Remember that. This one too.
Dong Mei. -Madam Zhang.
One more. Hurry up. -Be careful.
That side? -Nail it properly.
Madam, master sent this over.
This is for Yong Mei. Put it in the reading room.
Yes.
Why are the lanterns so late? Hurry up. What were you doing?
Have you counted them? -Yes.
Missing any? -No.
That way.
Be careful.
How's it going? Come. I'll help out.
Alright. -This will do.
Zhou Ying.
Can this wedding save the young master?
Of course.
When I was in Hunan, I saw a man who was also...
munconscious for a few days. Everyone thought he was hopeless.
Then, his family decided to hold a wedding for him...
...and he suddenly got up when he entered the bridal chamber.
Really? -It's true.
Hopefully, the young master can regain consciousness tomorrow.
Has the young master made any response yet?
No. -Sister Chun Xing.
Medicine for the young master. -Alright.
I'll go. -Do you know how to feed?
Yes. -Be careful.
Is there anything better than this?
Lao Feng Xiang does have a better set.
But, the price is too high.
Buy it at all cost.
Master, they are demanding for 3,000 taels.
Ms. Hu is marrying my son to save his life.
Is she worth less than 3,000 taels?
Yes. I'll send someone immediately.
Wait.
Ms. Hu came from a wealthy family herself.
Give her only the best.
Keep this in mind. The more expensive, the better.
I understand.
Young Master Pin.
You're going to be a groom soon.
Wake up.
You're going to marry the pretty Ms. Hu...
...who is talented in calligraphy...
...and best suited for you.
Why are you still lying in your bed?
Young Master Pin.
After you marry Ms. Hu...
...can we still talk to you casually?
I come and talk to you every day.
Can you hear me?
If you hear me...
...you can blink...
...or move your finger.
Yong Mei. -Father.
Look at the royal facial mud mask...
...and this accessory.
It's so exquisite. Uncle Wu just sent them over.
He must have put in a lot of thoughts.
Yes.
Good.
Yue Ru, go to my room and boil the new dark tea.
Yes.
Yong Mei.
I've a mixed feeling about this.
I don't know if marrying you to Wu Pin...
...will ruin your life.
Father, don't say that.
I'm willing to marry Brother Wu Pin.
But, he's unconscious.
He'll wake up once I marry him.
What if he doesn't wake up?
I'll still marry him.
Do you want to be a widow?
Why don't you reconsider it?
Father, I already agreed to Uncle Wu's request.
But, I also promised your late mother that...
...I'll never let you suffer any unfair treatment.
Yong Mei, it's not too late to regret it.
Just say the word and I will cancel the wedding.
For you, I'm willing to break my promise.
Father, we can't cancel the wedding.
Why?
Marriage is the only way to save Brother Wu Pin now.
If I go back on my word, he will really be hopeless.
But, you are putting your future at stake.
I'm his fiancee.
I'm the only one who can save him now.
But, if he dies, you'll be a widow forever.
Who will save you by then?
Father.
I grew up with Brother Wu Pin.
I've always seen him as my husband...
...and thought of myself as his wife.
So...
...whether he is dead or alive...
...I will marry him.
Any news of the military supply case?
The young prince submitted another memorial a few days ago.
But, many in the court spoke for Wu Wei Wen.
The outcome will depend on the commissioner's report
We'll know the result once the emperor issues an order.
To the right. Yes.
Spread it uniformly. -Yes.
Stop.
Stretch it more. Yes. Good.
Yes. Correct. -Will this do?
Alright. This will do.
Gentleman, I'm sorry. We're not open for business today.
Is there a wedding? -Yes.
Our boss' daughter is getting married.
Who is she marrying? -The young master of Wu Family...
...Wu Pin.
Wu Pin.
But, I heard he's dying.
Ms. Hu and Mr. Wu Pin are engaged.
They were planning to get wedded in autumn.
But, because of this incident, they brought the wedding forward.
Wu Yu!
I'll be troubling you.
Aunt, please rest assured.
I'll pick up the bride for Brother Wu Pin.
Wu Yu.
You must bring Ms. Hu over before 5 p.m.
Yes.
Please make way.
Zhou Ying? You're still here.
How can I leave when the young master is in this state?
Right. Will you still come back to the class?
I'll decide later. -Come back. l...
We all miss you. -Yes.
Lift the palanquin! Play the music!
It's done, Ms. Yong Mei.
Father, what time is it?
It's 3 p.m. -The entourage will come soon.
Come, Yue Ru. Hurry up. Help me with this.
Master.
Master. -What is it?
Mr. Du of Long Sheng He came. He said it's an important matter.
Mr. Du?
Is he unaware of the wedding?
He said he has something important to discuss with you.
Alright. Yong Mei.
A guest came. I'll come back after entertaining him.
Let's go.
Ms. Yong Mei, I'll pour a cup of tea for you.
Brother Wu Pin, wait for me.
I'm coming to save you.
Mr. Du.
Mr. Hu.
I'm Du Ming Li.
I'm sorry for coming uninvited.
Mr. Du, what brought you over today?
I just learnt that it's your daughter's wedding.
So, I brought some gifts to congratulate you.
This...
The first gift...
...is called "A Carpet of Flowers".
Even though it doesn't look special...
...it is a porcelain ware meant to be sent to the palace.
The production was supervised by the emperor's chamberlain.
This is donkey-hide gelatin from Dong'e County.
This is a tribute supplement enjoyed by the empress dowager.
I specially brought them over for your daughter.
Mr. Du, we're not so close.
I cannot accept gifts for no reason.
Ordinary people like us...
...don't deserve these expensive gifts.
This porcelain ware might be rare among the folks...
...but it is just an ordinary item...
...in the young prince's home.
I see. You serve the young prince.
I've been rude.
The young prince ordered me to manage his business in Jingyang.
I'll be in your care.
So, I'll thank you in advance. -You're welcome.
For this reason, please accept my little gifts.
I shall gladly accept your gifts then.
Mr. Du, please sit down. -You too.
Mr. Hu, I have a second gift for you.
This is a secret memorial the Bureau of Military Secrets...
...sent to the emperor and empress dowager recently.
Keep it properly. Go.
Even though it's just a copy...
...the content is exactly the same.
I have a third gift for you.
This is the decree by the empress dowager and emperor...
...when the imperial commissioner left the capital to investigate...
...the case of the adulterated military supply.
But of course, this is a copy as well.
This... -This is a top secret.
You must not divulge it to outsiders.
Else, Hu Family will get into trouble...
...ahead of Wu Family.
Even the young prince won't be able to save you.
Mr. Hu, I came out of goodwill.
The rest depends on you.
Good bye.
Please wait, Mr. Du.
I still don't quite get it.
Someone is fated to fall.
The court has sent out instructions to...
...punish them severely.
This clearly means a slaughter.
So, sending your daughter to Wu Family at a time like this...
...is no different from asking for death.
But...
...we've nothing to do with each other.
Why are you suddenly helping me?
That's because I'm indebted to Hu Family.
Why? How come I don't have the slightest clue?
Of course you don't remember.
But, this is something I'll never forget.
So, I can't bear to let Hu Family get into trouble.
I can't help coming over to warn you.
Really?
Mr. Hu, you are free to doubt me.
But, if I were you...
...I won't marry my daughter to a dying man...
...or send her to a doomed family.
I shall excuse myself.
Boss, is this the young prince's order?
No. This is an order I issued for myself.
Uncle Hu, open the door!
Master, the bridal palanquin has arrived. Shouldn't we...
I know.
Uncle Hu! Ms. Hu!
I'm Wu Yu, Wu Pin's younger cousin!
I came to pick up the bride! -Father.
Has the entourage arrived?
Why aren't you opening the door?
What's wrong? We already promised Uncle Wu.
Let me think about it. -Why are you still hesitating?
Housekeeper Hu, open the door.
No!
Don't open the door.
Father, I beg of you. Please let me marry him.
Stand up!
I beg of you too.
You can't marry him. -Why?
Because...
Because I say so!
Father.
I need to save Brother Wu Pin.
You can't save him.
Young Master Yu, why don't we break in?
Young Master Yu, check the time.
Uncle Hu! Ms. Hu!
It's 3.30 p.m.!
Open the door now or it'll be too late!
Father, I must marry Wu Pin...
...even if you object to it!
Stop her! -Move!
Close the door!
Break in! -Come! Let's break in!
Father, I beg you for one last time.
Open the door! -Open the door!
Master, I think they are trying to break in.
Are they planning to kidnap my daughter?
Father, it's going to be too late! -Housekeeper Hu!
Tell all our retainers and servants to arm themselves!
Wu Wei Wen can't take my daughter away today!
Open the door, Uncle Hu!
Open the door! -Please let me marry him.
Yong Mei, don't be foolish!
Father! Servants!
Let go of me!
Father, if you don't let me marry Wu Pin today...
...I'll kill myself!
Yong Mei! -Ms. Yong Mei!
Ms. Yong Mei. -Yong Mei.
It's about time. They should arrive soon.
Look! The bride has arrived! -Look.
She's here! -She's finally here!
Brother Wei Wu, something doesn't look right.
Uncle Wei Wen. Aunt.
Where's the music? -I failed to pick up Ms. Hu.
What? -What happened?
Hu Zhi Cun said...
...he can't help us.
Brother Wei Wen, it'll be 5 p.m. soon.
If they don't get married, Wu Pin might remain unconscious.
God.
Is Wu Pin destined to die young?
Do you really want to put an end to my family?
God!
God! -My dear!
I'll marry him!
You all just need a replacement! Anyone will do!
Lift the palanquin!
Brother Wei Wen. -This... Will this do?
Lift the palanquin! -Lift the palanquin!
Pay your respect to heaven and earth!
Pay your respect to the elders!
Bow to your spouse!
Thank you, dear all.
We'll be relying on you all for our business.
Please enjoy.
Come, serve the guests.
Welcome.
Thank you for coming.
Thank you for attending Wu Family's wedding banquet today.
Please enjoy yourselves.
Brother Wei Wu.
Nothing. Let's drink.
Come. Let's drink together.
Yu Sheng, come down! Come down and eat!
I'm full! -You're such a naughty boy!
What's wrong with you?
Why do you always fight with your younger brother?
Let me see. -Hurry.
Place him here.
What happened?
He peed. -He peed?
Don't cry. -You're so naughty!
They said that you will recover after getting married.
Why are you still unconscious?
Young Master Pin.
You got me into deep trouble.
I kind of regret it now.
Why did you give me the 5 taels that day?
Why did you treat me so well...
...even though I caused so much troubles?
Because of that, I recklessly married you.
Young Master Pin.
We need to talk about this.
Please wake up.
If you don't wake up...
...your family might confine me here forever.
I don't want to stay in the east mansion forever.
I still need to find my father.
Young Master Pin.
He's awake!
The young master is awake!
Chun Xing! ls the congee ready?
Yes. -Take it to the young master.
Use a fan to cool the congee. Don't let it burn his tongue.
Don't worry. -Hurry.
Take it into his room. -Sister, you came.
Wu Pin is awake. Go take a look. -Thank god.
Let her go in alone.
Physician Liang has arrived!
Physician Liang, please come in.
Dong Mei! Xiao Ou! Get a few people to help out!
Blood. Make way.
Be careful. It's hot.
Mr. Wu, the young master is fine now.
Cook some soup using donkey-hide gelatin for him.
The young master will recover faster.
No problem. Go. -Go and prepare it.
I'll write a few prescriptions for him.
He'll fully recover after some proper recuperation.
Thank you, Physician Liang.
Yang, lead Physician Liang to the reading room.
Physician Liang, please come with me.
Amitabha. -Be careful.
Go to the shrine and burn more incense.
Brother Wei Wen.
We need to celebrate this. -Alright!
We'll extend the banquet and Qinqiang opera...
...for 3 more days! Alright?
Good! -Brother Wei Wen.
I'm the one who suggested the wedding.
Shouldn't you give me the credit?
Look at you.
Let's have a toast later.
What did I say again?
I said that Wu Pin will surely wake up.
Alright. Wu Pin needs to rest.
Let's not disturb him. Let's go out.
We'll go out. Brother Wei Wen, see you.
Alright.
Young Master Pin, please eat a little.
Don't let it burn him.
Wait for Brother Wei Wen.
Brother Wei Wen is here. -Let's go.
Brother Wei Wen.
This maid has contributed as well.
But, did you notice anything during the banquet?
What?
It's alright.
I'm just trying to say that no one can resist fame and wealth.
You and your wife must discipline her.
This girl's action really moved me.
If she abides by our rules...
...my wife and I won't treat her shabbily.
I think Ms. Hu regrets it the most now.
Even though she looks clever, she is actually very foolish.
Enough. Say no more. -Alright.
Young Master Pin, did you call me?
Sit down.
Young Master Pin, I'm so glad you regained consciousness.
Are you feeling disappointed?
Why don't you tell master to invite Ms. Hu over in a few days?
I can swap places with her.
Thank you.
It's alright. Don't mention it.
Young Master Pin.
Please rest well. I'll go back to my room.
You'll stay here tonight.
Not just tonight. You'll stay here forever.
You're already my wife.
Don't worry. I'll take good care of you for a lifetime.
A lifetime?
Young Master Pin. Young Mistress Ying.
Please go to bed.
Young Mistress Ying, please wipe your face.
Young Mistress Ying.
Me? -You're their young mistress now.
Young Mistress Ying, please wipe your face.
Chun Xing.
Young Mistress Ying, you can't touch water. Let me.
Chun Xing. -I'll help you to get changed.
What are you doing? - You need to get changed.
Can you cut it out? It makes me feel uneasy.
But... Young Master Pin.
Just let Chun Xing serve you.
I'll do it myself. Don't move.
Please have a mouthwash.
Can you stop it?
Alright. You may retire. -Yes.