Are You The One (2024) s01e02 Episode Script

♪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 aids; Light ink writes♪
♪In the deep red windows lies mundane dust♪
=Are You The One=
=Episode 2=
Is she very beautiful?
She
This woman
occasionally shows
a bit
of something.
Even the most charming bandit's concubine
is just a common beauty,
unworthy of your attention.
Fan Hu said several men
followed Liu today.
A beggar almost followed her home
but did nothing.
Maybe he had ill intentions,
or he could be a spy from Mount Yang.
(Cui Mansion)
Is Liu acting with you?
Regardless,
I will interrogate her.
No one can keep secrets
from me.
But she seems like a weak woman to me.
Womanly compassion.
Honey?
I didn't know you'd return tonight,
so Nanny Li didn't prepare your food.
Dear,
did you enjoy your outing today?
Honey,
I bought two shops for you
and set up a new kiln.
And?
You
You know everything?
Today,
I disciplined some rogues in the street.
Upon reflection,
I realized
I was too harsh
and troubled you.
Please forgive me.
If I hadn't mentioned it,
would you have
kept it from me?
What's wrong?
Honey, wait a moment.
This is an indictment I wrote.
Please review it for me.
An indictment?
(Indictment)
(What poor handwriting.)
(It's rare to see such)
(sloppy writing.)
(Was Lu Wen)
(I'm Liu Miantang.)
(just into her looks?)
To Lord Huaiyang?
He's the garrison's nephew.
We can only submit it to Zhenzhou County
to ask Lord Huaiyang to uphold justice.
But
my writing is not neat.
Please rewrite it neatly for me.
Chen Tu was injured by you.
If we investigate thoroughly,
you'll have to pay for his medicine.
Right.
I didn't think clearly.
That won't do.
If he blackmails us,
it'd be terrible.
But I'm glad
you remembered the martial arts
from the escort agency.
But they don't teach acupuncture
with silver needles, right?
Who taught you?
Honey, wait.
When I was recovering,
Physician Zhao gave me
a book on acupressure.
It marks the points clearly.
I was lucky to hit the vital point
(Pulses and Acupoints)
today.
Otherwise, I would have lost my honor.
This isn't a medical book.
It's clearly an assassination manual.
The markings are
so gory and explicit.
You shouldn't learn this.
Let me.
What's going on?
Shh.
The Lord is interrogating Liu.
Prisoners interrogated
by the Lord
eventually
can't withstand it and end up
confessing everything.
But Liu
Whatever secrets
she hides
will be uncovered by the Lord.
But she
is just a weak woman.
Womanly compassion.
(Deed)
These are the deeds for our shop.
The two shops will be combined.
This is the application
for the Commercial Tax Bureau.
(File)
The tax depends
(Applicant)
on the area.
You have the most experience.
Tell me.
Which is better, a big one
or two small ones?
Two small ones.
A big one will be larger.
Really?
My family in the capital has managed
properties for years.
These matters are handled by the elders.
I only oversee
porcelain making.
That's good. I asked the right person.
Today, I also met the porcelain craftsmen.
This is local white porcelain.
See if there are any issues.
The sides
are not very symmetrical.
What else?
Using local clay for white porcelain
makes it white but not fine,
with many pores.
The bottom
easily forms bumps.
White porcelain isn't suitable here.
It cannot be made in Lingquan Town
like in the capital.
You've made porcelain for years.
How can you not see it?
Bumps and pores.
I thought
they were local features.
So, I didn't point them out.
But I forgot
this one
seemed to be from the capital.
Have you managed everything
just to test me now?
I just found it strange.
You don't seem
like a porcelain merchant.
Well.
Nothing escapes your eyes.
I am just a useless dandy.
I admit it.
I am a useless dandy.
Nanny Li.
- Coming.
- Hurry.
- Go, go.
- Coming.
(Contract)
This is the master's only land deed
left in the capital.
It's officially approved.
Also,
the documents for the workers.
You've handled these.
Madam.
Look.
Is this your private seal?
I guess.
It seems so.
Since you joined the family,
all major
and minor affairs
have been left to you.
Only then can I
focus on Go,
and occasionally
accompany shipments.
But in the end,
I am not as good as you.
Why didn't you
tell me earlier?
I wanted to change
and take responsibility as the master.
But alas
Alas,
he's incompetent,
relying on you.
Nanny Li,
you can leave now.
I can't believe I'm good at business.
But why
do I have no memory of it?
Dear,
don't blame yourself too much.
Forgetting such skills
is not your fault.
Everything will get better.
You're uneasy because you haven't
regained your memory.
It's normal.
I may be
a dandy,
but please don't doubt
our relationship.
Sorry.
No need to say that.
Then I'll
put the documents away.
Go make the bed.
I'll sleep
in the room tonight.
Why aren't you asleep?
Not yet.
Honey, you want
To sleep.
Alright.
(Did I use)
(to sleep with him like this?)
Can't sleep?
No.
I'm thinking about us.
What is it?
We've been married for three years.
Why haven't you taken
any concubines
or secondary wives?
Dear,
having you alone
is enough.
Alright.
I have no more questions.
(She's starting to suspect me.)
(If she regains her memory,)
(she might not confront me directly.)
(Rather, she might continue to pretend.)
(But if she doesn't regain her memory,)
(how could a bandit's concubine)
(be so observant?)
(What is Liu Miantang)
(really thinking?)
(It's our first time.)
(I shouldn't have drunk so much water.)
(I really need to go.)
What's wrong?
I feel short of breath
and my leg is numb.
Honey,
why is there a wound on your hand?
Let's sleep.
(I will definitely catch you,)
(Lu Wen.)
(Indictment)
Wait a minute.
What is it, dear?
I have a Go game.
The shop is under repair,
so I need you
to go to Zhenzhou County
and submit this indictment to Lord Huaiyang.
That might not be appropriate.
Honey, don't be afraid to see officials.
I'm not afraid at all.
What is there to be afraid of?
Fear is natural,
but I've thought about it.
Even if he's the garrison's nephew,
he threatened us first.
We're on the right side.
Lord Huaiyang governs Zhenzhou.
It's right for us to seek justice from him,
and it's right for him
to be fair.
I agree with you, dear,
but Lord Huaiyang is very busy.
He might not have time for this.
How do you know?
Just a hunch.
Even if we submit it,
it might not work.
Will Lord Huaiyang overlook
the garrison's fault?
Or is he pretending to be just
but is in fact corrupt?
Officials protect each other.
Is the Lord like that?
Of course not.
Why are you upset?
I'm angry at that scoundrel.
I know you care for me,
and I believe
you're not one
to fear authority.
What a sin.
Poor thing.
How can they leave all the hard work
to Mrs. Cui?
I heard
Mr. Cui
comes home late and leaves early,
never to be seen.
So suspicious.
I hope Liu isn't a mistress.
That's right.
It better not be like the Zhang family,
causing trouble in the town.
Mrs. Zhao.
Mrs. Yin.
This connected shop is grand.
Mrs. Cui, you've worked hard.
I just helped a bit.
My husband works the hardest.
He runs the business every day,
with serious things to do.
He's always not home.
I feel sorry for him
but don't know whom to tell.
I worry that idlers will
gossip
about newcomers.
But as a woman, I can't control it.
Of course not.
No need to worry.
I'm just venting.
Everyone back home knows
I'm a fierce woman.
I'll fight anyone
who slanders my family.
I'll smash their belongings,
chop their tongues
and file a complaint.
The western tribes invaded Qizhou's land.
- We had locusts.
- Your Majesty.
- People are starving.
- Eat.
- Go away.
- They are eating wild herbs.
- Calm down.
- His Majesty is having a meal.
Don't mention such bad news.
But
It missed.
Did Your Majesty win?
I lost.
Punish me.
Why are you kneeling?
I'm asking you to flick here.
Hurry up.
Your Majesty,
you're the emperor.
You shouldn't harm yourself.
Come eat.
Empress Dowager,
here are the military reduction plans
from Lord Lin'an of Yuezhou
and Lord Pingdong.
Now,
only Lord Huaiyang of Zhenzhou
hasn't moved his troops.
How dare he?
Garrisoning there.
Does he plan to rebel?
I'm the emperor.
Who dares to anger Mother?
I'll execute them.
Your Majesty.
I'm hungry.
- Someone.
- Yes.
Cook another fish.
Yes.
Right and wrong are never clear,
like peach blossoms floating in the river.
What did your mentor's letter say?
Why read and burn it?
Same old advice.
The Ministry of War
reviewed my Zhenzhou military records
to supervise the troop reduction.
You command a large army,
making the Empress Dowager uneasy.
She will act against you
sooner or later.
Let's wait it out.
I'm not interested
in this matter right now.
Before the main event,
do you want to watch a show with me?
Come on, why aren't you excited?
Wang?
My Lord.
My Lord.
Why are you detaining my gatekeeper?
Don't worry.
These men
are spies planted in Zhenzhou
by General Shi Yikuan of Qingzhou.
He competes with me
over bandit suppression,
opposing me at every turn in the court.
He's been placing men here
for a couple of years.
I caught them all today.
Wang has been
spying on your mansion.
Shi Yikuan might know better
than you
when your mother leaves
and returns home.
I treated you with respect.
Any other lords would've
gouged out your eyes
and cut your tongue.
Please spare us.
Please spare us, My Lord.
Spare us.
Why are you so frightened?
I didn't tell you earlier
to avoid alarming the enemy.
I know Zhenzhou
inside out.
These foreign troublemakers
can't stir up trouble.
Wang,
if you and your family
want to live,
relay a message
to Shi Yikuan as I said.
Understand?
Yes, yes. I understand.
Good.
Planting spies around me
is too much.
Alright then.
Qingzhou mustn't find out
what I'm doing
because
the fish
has bitten the bait.
Based on this drawing, you
conclude that Mount Yang
has found Liu Miantang?
You often go
to Qi's Cloth Shop, right?
Their shop was robbed by Mount Yang.
Next time you visit,
search their shop carefully.
You'll find this mark.
After dealing with him
for three years,
I know the enemy well.
Lu Wen is meticulous.
He won't show himself
unless necessary.
I'm just afraid Liu
is pretending to have amnesia
(Cui Mansion)
and stalling.
But that's not important.
Lu Wen wants to see Liu Miantang.
Fine.
As he wishes,
I'll set up
a grand,
reasonable scene
so everyone in Lingquan Town
can meet Liu Miantang.
Madam.
Where's the master?
(Cui Mansion)
Honey, you're back.
Zhang!
I've found out
you've been deceiving me.
You've been acting all along.
Dear, I can't act.
I wouldn't deceive you.
Straw mats are
- indeed ineffective.
- You're lying again.
We'll make more partitions tomorrow.
Mrs. Zhang couldn't help herself
and lost control.
Please understand
this poor woman.
What's wrong?
She thought her husband
was devoted,
but he only wanted
something from her.
He was muddling along.
Every word
was a lie.
How do you know these things?
Only from deep pain would one
feel such sorrow.
What's her plan?
Mrs. Zhang is easily swayed
and manipulated by her husband.
I advised her
to have her brothers
take over the shop,
cutting off Zhang's livelihood.
This way,
he won't have time
for other women
or things
unknown
to Mrs. Zhang.
How miserable and unpredictable.
Every family has its troubles.
Dear,
don't get involved in these matters.
What if it's all a lie?
They will be exposed someday.
Cui Jiu,
am I really your wife?
Why are you doubting that?
You treat me well,
but you're
distant and aloof.
We don't seem like a normal couple.
I'm not eloquent
or romantic,
so you might
find me cold.
At first, I thought it was
because of your upbringing.
But even when that rogue
insulted me yesterday,
you didn't comfort me
like an ordinary husband would.
Instead, you questioned me all night.
What did you want to know?
You've held a grudge?
I suppose you didn't submit the indictment?
I did.
What does Lord Huaiyang's mansion look like?
The main gate is red-lacquered
with copper nails
and adorned with eaves lanterns,
two stone lions, and two stone lamps.
The east has a bell tower,
and the west has a yamen.
Is that
consistent with what you heard?
I understand your suspicions.
We've been married for three years.
I know you
very well.
You're strong-willed.
You can't tolerate any loss.
If that rogue tried
to extort money,
you'd feel guilty all night.
But I only criticized you slightly.
Why are you taking it seriously?
Actually,
you questioning me repeatedly
makes me feel distant.
- I
- My fault?
Blaming me?
Is it because of you?
I wouldn't blame you for no reason.
You can't brush this off.
Explain it to me.
Why do you leave under the pretext
of playing Go
and have nights out?
I've checked.
You didn't go to the club.
The owner said no one named Cui ever came.
What's your husband's name?
Cui Jiu.
There's no one named Cui here.
Never heard of him.
Cui Jiu,
who am I to you?
I'm not good at Go
but I care about my reputation.
So I used an alias.
An alias?
What is it?
Jiu
Jiu
Jiujiu?
Your alias is Jiujiu?
I couldn't beat them,
so I stopped going
and found a teacher.
Really?
Yes.
Jiujiu.
Dear, stop laughing.
How embarrassing.
Don't let this spread.
Liu,
come out!
Hurry!
Come out now!
I can't see you.
Let me see you.
I need to settle this.
I'm so mad.
Liu!
- It's the neighbor.
- You interfered in my marriage,
encouraged my wife to return home,
and ruined my business.
Everyone knows
you're a mistress.
- Mistress!
- Shameless.
- Rude!
- Mistress.
- It's his fault.
- You meddler.
I'll go scold him.
- No manners.
- Shut up.
The master hasn't spoken yet.
Don't disgrace us.
He likes to scold from the wall.
Go home.
The hot water in the side room
- is still warm.
- Humiliating.
Wait.
Nanny Li,
why did he call my wife a mistress?
The master leaves early and returns late,
while the madam shows herself often.
The neighbors
love gossiping.
Mr. and Mrs. Cui,
don't take it to heart.
Rumors are vicious here.
Sorry about this.
Nanny Li,
how do we
clear her name?
Well.
Master, maybe take her out
more often.
Just taking a walk?
A walk
won't stop them.
They'll still spread rumors.
We need a bold move
to silence the rumors.
Master, you must make good connections.
Connections?
According to Zhenzhou customs,
choose an auspicious day
to invite the local gentry
and neighbors
to a banquet.
Traditionally,
the hostess manages it.
When the madam
shows up at the banquet,
it'll naturally prove her status.
It also leaves a good impression
among neighbors,
aiding our business.
How convenient.
Alright.
The banquet must have
fine food and wine.
Is that necessary?
Yes.
Master, since you've settled here,
a banquet is due
for neighbors here.
Consider it a housewarming.
To ease my worries?
Do you know how much it costs
to hold a banquet?
As long as you're at ease,
spending any amount is worth it.
Honey,
why make such a fuss
over something so insignificant?
How is this insignificant?
Your reputation is
the most important thing in our home.
Yes, yes.
The master
never counts
the cost for the madam.
If you want to make
a grand display here,
money can't be saved.
There's a summer villa east of the town,
spacious and ideal.
If you doubt
whether I'm a merchant
or if we are
a married couple,
it's ultimately my fault
as a husband.
So, let's
make a grand show
and let others witness it.
There will be
no more doubts.
Madam.
You know he spent all his money.
Why did you encourage him to hold a banquet?
I'm also worried about the master.
It was the master's idea.
Then why go along with him?
You should be discerning
in managing the household,
knowing what's appropriate
and what's excessive.
How can you be so reckless?
Is it how you do things?
Madam.
Think about it.
In this family,
are you the only one
who values money?
He's a merchant.
He naturally values money.
Then why did he insist
on such a costly affair?
Merchants prioritize profit.
For him to disregard the cost
for me is rare.
Yes.
The master
is sincere.
He said
money could be earned back,
but once trust was broken,
even a thousand gold couldn't restore it.
A local feast is worth it.
Well.
Your concerns
stem from the anxiety
caused by your memory loss.
You're worried and suspicious
because everything
feels unfamiliar.
As they say,
"Care breeds confusion."
The master's methods may seem clumsy,
he's only doing this
to put your mind
at ease.
Madam,
do you still have more doubts?
These days,
I only thought about myself.
I haven't considered
how he's been enduring it.
Nanny Li, please prepare
more of his favorite dishes tonight.
What a sin.
What a sin.
The neighbors
can be verbally invited to the feast,
but for business matters,
inviting influential figures
requires formal invitations.
Invitations?
Here's a list of merchants.
Please copy these
into the invitations.
So many.
And this is a list of officials.
Though
some might not attend,
it's proper
to extend the invite.
Dear, you
don't have to do this.
Lingquan Town is small.
Those who wish to come will.
What's important
is you.
True.
In that case, perhaps
I should write the invitations.
Is my handwriting that bad?
Indeed.
Well.
Let me teach you.
I'm asking for the brush.
First of all,
your problem with writing
is with horizontal and vertical strokes.
Practice characters
with more horizontal strokes first.
Then I want to write
the character for "wife".
It's better to write
the character for "fairness".
You can practice the strokes.
The long one needs to start with a pause,
gradually become thinner,
and gradually become thicker.
End the stroke.
The short one should start lightly
and gradually get heavier.
End the stroke.
It sounds so sorrowful.
Are you missing Miss Liu?
♪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♪