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00:00I find the whole thing troublesome.
00:06Usually he doesn't think twice about steering trouble my way.
00:10So why does he look guilty this time?
00:13Alright, I'm listening.
00:15To begin with, the circumstances actually concern an acquaintance of an acquaintance.
00:22There was a metalworker who was the palace purveyor.
00:25He passed away recently, without sharing some special technique with his sons.
00:31Whatever it was, some claim he's the only person who knew how to do it.
00:37Let me guess. You want me to uncover this mysterious method he took to the grave with him?
00:42You make it sound so simple.
00:45Anyway, what's with all the sudden enthusiasm?
00:50Is that how I come across?
00:52His three sons all served as his apprentices.
00:58As the father was dying, the sons learned one will take his place as the purveyor.
01:04There were also instructions left for the distribution of his mementos.
01:09The workshop shack went to the eldest.
01:12Furniture with excellent craftsmanship for the middle son, and a fishbowl for the youngest.
01:17He left one final note.
01:20You all should have a tea party together, just like the old times.
01:24What's your take?
01:25It's strange.
01:27The will leaves behind more questions than answers.
01:30The tea party he requested.
01:33Is it literal or more metaphorical?
01:35Unfortunately, the sons are as much in the dark as you and I are.
01:39And those gifts, their worth seems incredibly unbalanced, too.
01:44You said they consisted of a shack, furniture, and a fishbowl?
01:48The younger the sun, the lower the value of the memento, it seems.
01:52Is there something unique about them?
01:54I haven't been made aware of all the details.
01:57Although...
01:58If your interest is sufficiently piqued, go to the address here.
02:04He said if you were intrigued, and it sounds like you are, to look inside.
02:11How well prepared.
02:13It's like he anticipated this happening.
02:16Fascinating.
02:18On that note, I'd like to request time off tomorrow.
02:21Hmm.
02:24I can't wait to see how much work is waiting for me when I get back.
02:32Hmm?
02:34It's him.
02:35I think he said his name was Basen.
02:38The same deal as last time.
02:40Ask permission before you act.
02:42You serve me, got it?
02:44I'll follow your lead.
02:47Hmm.
02:47Speaking of last time, he's his usual loquacious self.
02:51I don't think he likes me much.
02:54As long as he's harmless, I don't mind.
03:02Coming!
03:02Master Basen, hello.
03:06We've been notified of your visit.
03:10Hmm?
03:16Ah, yes.
03:17That orb belonged to my father.
03:19He had a hobby of collecting strange objects.
03:21So is that the workshop ahead?
03:28Yes.
03:29However, we do all our work in the main house these days.
03:32The shack is used as a tea house for the craftsmen.
03:37Come in.
03:38Brothers, I brought our two guests along!
03:40Oh, thank you for coming out.
03:44If these are the older brothers, the first man must have been the youngest.
03:49The furniture placement is quite odd.
03:52Hold on!
03:53He has a point.
03:55Putting it in the center of the room is cumbersome.
03:57The room still looks kind of nice, though.
04:00Probably because of how this table weirdly brings the room together.
04:03And the chest of drawers is classy.
04:10Metalwork has been added to the corners.
04:12There are three drawers on top, and a keyhole in the second row's center drawer.
04:17A different metal is used as an accent here.
04:22Hmm?
04:23Why is it bolted in place?
04:26That's my property, girl.
04:28Feel free to look, but there's no touching.
04:31The second son received furniture as his memento.
04:36Hmm.
04:37If it's this chest of drawers, that makes him the middle child.
04:43Which must mean the tall man with the goatee over there is the eldest.
04:51The window's placement is strange, too.
04:53It's western-style and unusually tall.
04:56Despite the ample sunlight that could have come in,
04:58someone decided to plant a huge chestnut tree outside and obscure it.
05:04Any light that does come through is filtered through the branches
05:07and limited to this one spot.
05:10Hmm?
05:12Discoloration.
05:13Was something placed here a long time?
05:15Our father left us a mystery.
05:18Are you certain that you can solve it?
05:20Hopefully.
05:20But if we're going to be helpful,
05:29then I'll need you to provide more information first.
05:33Look, I don't know what else we can tell you.
05:35Our father departed this realm without passing us down his secret technique.
05:39There's a will.
05:40And all he left me with was this work shack.
05:43This chest of drawers for me.
05:44And my gift was this fishbowl.
05:49It's made of glass, though.
05:51I assume the material would have been wood or ceramic at best.
05:55After seeing them in person,
05:57it appears all of the mementos have some value.
06:00Ugh.
06:02That old man.
06:03Sure, thanks for the chest.
06:05Even if it is quite useless,
06:07he leaves me behind a single key, which doesn't work.
06:11Wait, the key doesn't unlock it?
06:12This here, it's most likely made for the drawer in the center.
06:16Only it doesn't quite fit.
06:18You'd think the drawers on top would open with the same key.
06:21But it turns out they need a separate one I don't have.
06:25I inherited a block of wood.
06:28Hmm.
06:28I'm in the same boat.
06:30What's the point of owning this shack
06:32if I'm never able to move the chest outside?
06:34It is complete lunacy.
06:36Excuse me.
06:37Huh?
06:38But our dad, he probably wanted...
06:41You realize I'm envious.
06:43Out of all our gifts, yours can easily be sold.
06:46True.
06:46You might not get much on the trade,
06:49but at least it'll be enough to live off of for a while.
06:51I don't get dad.
06:53Not at all.
06:54And what good could it possibly do us to have a tea party?
06:57I'm not sure what the next step is.
07:03It's pretty clear the older brothers aren't exactly fond of the youngest.
07:08I want the two of you to stop at once,
07:10behaving this way,
07:12and in front of guests.
07:13I am so sorry.
07:15My two oldest have become so cynical.
07:18I don't know when they started adopting such a bleak outlook.
07:20And the youngest can't even express his opinions.
07:24My poor late husband.
07:26He was worried about them all right up until the moment he passed.
07:30No matter how old you get,
07:32seems parents never stop fretting over their children.
07:35Please enjoy your tea.
07:40Farewell.
07:47Looks like they switched positions.
07:50I guess they had a seating arrangement.
07:53Maybe it's out of habit not to block the window.
07:57This time of day, the sunlight comes through clearly.
08:01If it reached a little further, it might hit the chest.
08:04But there's no sign of sun damage on it.
08:09Wait a second.
08:11Where are you...
08:13The sun.
08:18It doesn't come in for long.
08:25Hmm?
08:27Hmm?
08:31Hmm?
08:32Is there something stuck inside?
08:34Have you found a clue?
08:37Wait.
08:38I knew he looked familiar.
08:40He's a total dead ringer for Gaoshuan!
08:46Well, have you?
08:48The center drawer with the lock won't open, right?
08:52At one point, it was perfectly fine.
08:54Until father worked on it.
08:56Afterwards, the drawer's stuck.
08:58How many keys are there?
09:00Just the one here.
09:02And by the way, he said if we forced the lock, it would break whatever was on the inside.
09:07So there is no way to safely open it up.
09:10Hmm.
09:12There's something behind the mementos left for each sun.
09:15This shack.
09:17That chest.
09:18The fishbowl.
09:19Why bolt furniture to the floor, and keep the drawers locked?
09:24One more thing.
09:26You all should have a tea party together, just like the old times.
09:29Wait, could it be?
09:42Excuse me.
09:44Was the fishbowl originally placed over there, on top of the pedestal?
09:48Uh, yes, actually.
09:51We used to have a goldfish in it, and put it here.
09:53If it got too cold, they would die.
09:57So, in winter, we'd put it here during tea parties for the sun to warm up.
10:01Usually around this time of day.
10:03Unfortunately, we haven't had any goldfish.
10:07At least not for the past several years.
10:12Hey, sit back down.
10:13Later.
10:14First, I need some water.
10:16What did I do to get assigned to this detail?
10:18Hmm.
10:23So, you filled it with water exactly like this, right?
10:27Yes, just like that.
10:29Only the pattern should be facing this direction.
10:35Thought so.
10:37Hey, what is this?
10:41Don't move!
10:43My apologies.
10:45It could possibly blind you if it shines in your eyes.
10:47Also, step back, because you're blocking it.
10:49Or else it won't unlock.
10:53That's all the sunlight we're getting today.
11:10It's hot.
11:11And also producing a kind of strange smell.
11:13Are you gonna explain what's going on?
11:15You'll find out soon enough.
11:17First, unlock this drawer with the key.
11:19Clearly, you weren't paying attention when I said it doesn't fit.
11:22Try now.
11:23What?
11:29How come it works all of a sudden?
11:31Was your father constantly ill?
11:34Maybe afflicted by both persistent anemia and stomach aches?
11:38Yes, that's correct.
11:40Did he also experience nausea and depression?
11:42Those as well.
11:44I'm not very knowledgeable on the subject of metalworking.
11:47But do you happen to use solder in this workshop?
11:51Indeed.
11:52Often, yes.
11:53So what does it all mean?
11:55I did as the will said.
11:56If you'd followed your father's instructions and had the tea party, you surely would have found the answer on your own.
12:01As I thought, a mold for a key.
12:06If you do not mind, I would like to remove it.
12:09You may?
12:10It's still soft and warm.
12:12The metal's stuck in the keyhole.
12:14The beam of light must have melted it into liquid, which flowed into the mold below before hardening.
12:19It opens right up.
12:31What's inside?
12:34Is this a joke?
12:35The grayish crystal on the right.
12:38It looks like the same kind as the one near the entrance.
12:42Damn it!
12:43It figures.
12:44He wanted the three of us to be closer.
12:45Well, I guess he succeeded by making all of us look like idiots!
12:50Hilarious.
12:51So this is lead and tin?
12:54I knew a customer, a grumpy craftsman who said techniques should be seen and stolen.
13:00I took him seriously and tried to make my own medicine based on what I saw my dad do.
13:06And poisoned myself.
13:07You should have just asked.
13:10That was the lesson that day.
13:12It seems like the youngest son was the only one who understood his father's true intentions.
13:18I've heard of a process that involves mixing several different types of metals together.
13:22The alloy melts at a temperature lower than that of the individual material.
13:27Of the three chunks, two were lead and tin.
13:30Whatever the third was, they must have all been combined and used to create a new metal.
13:34There is also the light concentrated by the fishbowl to consider.
13:40It wasn't heated for very long, so the melting point must be very low.
13:47The differently sized drawers might represent the ratios at which the metals should be mixed.
13:53But it doesn't feel appropriate for me to comment.
13:56We did what he wanted?
13:58Let's go.
13:59Such a complete and utter waste of time.
14:01But you can't leave yet!
14:05It's not a prank!
14:07Then by all means, explain it to us.
14:09Our dad loved us.
14:11His will.
14:12I think the purpose of it was to make the three of us get along again somehow.
14:17All I know is this.
14:20The three of us!
14:21We should be working together for his sake!
14:24Together.
14:30Like old times.
14:33Ridiculous.
14:34Wake up!
14:35You're different from us.
14:37You have genuine talent.
14:39Why do you think it was dad cared about you more than either of us?
14:43But that isn't true!
14:44I know for a fact that dad was proud of both of you!
14:49He saw talent in all of his sons.
14:52Like how accurate and patient you were with any task, Jung.
14:57He relied on you because you never made mistakes.
15:00You've always been good at getting to know people, Jitsu.
15:04He said you should feel special.
15:07Making friends so easily is a rare gift.
15:09And our father, he knew we were different, but saw us as equals.
15:23That's my view, if you even care.
15:29Excuse us.
15:31No, sir. Please excuse us.
15:34Father, this has got nothing to do with me.
15:39Thank you very much!
15:42But I should tell him just this one thing.
15:45Wait.
15:48There's an apothecary named Warman at a brothel.
15:51It's the Verdigris house in the Pleasure District.
15:53He happens to be a skilled physician, too.
15:55If you ever start to feel unwell, you should go pay him a visit.
15:59Yes, I will.
16:09Thank you for the other day.
16:17From what I hear, the matter had a rather interesting resolution.
16:22As it turns out, the youngest son truly was the most skilled out of the three sibling apprentices.
16:28As I'm sure you knew from the start.
16:30I guess all he needed to begin demonstrating his true talents was a gentle push.
16:36I hear the word is he'll take his father's place and begin selling his metalworks to the palace.
16:42Whereas the older two sons seem to have a change of heart and are no longer working as craftsmen.
16:47Hmm? You don't say?
16:49Rest assured, it is not as bad as you would imagine.
16:53Seems they took the hint from their dead father.
16:55A final lesson of sorts.
16:58The eldest will take care of the bookkeeping, while the second son will find new clients.
17:04They've chosen to contribute, albeit in different roles than their previous ones.
17:09So in other words, each of the sons found their proper place within the business.
17:16I don't know what transpired at the mansion, but the apothecary must be keeping quiet about it.
17:22The late metalworkers' creations were absolutely remarkable, though.
17:28There was this simple-looking metal piece, but when combined with a ritual utensil, it looked truly magnificent.
17:37Yes, I'm sure.
17:39What a nuisance.
17:41He knows someone in my position would never use such a tool.
17:46Though I wonder why you would bring it up.
17:48Yes, of course.
17:49You must think I had an ulterior motive, but I simply can't abide good talent being kept buried.
17:55Age shouldn't determine one's worth.
17:57Those who possess genius should receive the appropriate praise and attention.
18:01I can't argue there.
18:05Lachan may be a shady figure, but when it comes to talent, he can sense it in a person.
18:10One might even argue it's what he used to reach his current rank.
18:15By the way, I was hoping to hear the rest of your story.
18:20Forgive me, but which story is that?
18:22You remember?
18:25The one about the courtesan.
18:27Ah, yes!
18:28I did promise I would tell you how to decrease their value.
18:34Why should you ask me?
18:36When you have someone who knows that world intimately.
18:41Goodness, is it that late already?
18:44My subordinates would scold me if I stayed any longer.
18:46I would be extremely appreciative if you would give this to your serving maids.
18:56They'll find it's a good drink with a flavor that's not overly sweet.
19:00Farewell, until tomorrow, that is.
19:08Master Jinchi?
19:12Sorry to bother you when you're so tired, bud.
19:16Did you need me?
19:21Does your knowledge extend to makeup?
19:24Yes, well, just the basics, that is.
19:28Perfect.
19:29Then you wouldn't mind helping with mine.
19:34Sorry?
19:35Sorry?
19:35Three?
19:42Bye.
19:55Bye.
19:56Bye.
19:56I'm James.
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