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The Power of a Promise , Historical Romance, Emotional Series - ENGSUB
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00:00Mr. Smith, let's not beat around the bush.
00:03The Cooper family is the richest in town.
00:06Their second son, Ivan, is gravely ill.
00:08They urgently meet a girl with matching birth charts to marry him for luck.
00:11But look at the betrothal gifts they offered.
00:13This is something others couldn't earn in several lifetimes.
00:16What do you think?
00:18If I marry into their family right now and Ivan dies, I might be buried alive with him.
00:22Isn't that basically a death sentence?
00:24Yes, yes. The Coopers are very generous.
00:26But there is one thing.
00:27This wedding is rushed.
00:28She has to marry him within three days.
00:31Your daughter Ava's birth chart is a perfect match for Ivan.
00:36I agree.
00:37As long as the Coopers don't mind that she's mute.
00:40Never mind three days.
00:41She can marry him tomorrow.
00:43I've raised Ava all these years.
00:46It's time she paid the family back.
00:47My eldest sister Leah already got married.
00:49My second sister Lily is dad's favorite.
00:50He wouldn't bear to leave her.
00:51As for me, I am just a mute.
00:53I haven't spoken a word since I was born.
00:55Trading an eyesore of a mute like me for that much in dad's heart.
00:58It was completely worth it.
01:00I raised this mute for five years.
01:02What a waste of money.
01:13Ava?
01:14Raising you was worth it after all.
01:18Once you marry into the Cooper family, take good care of your husband and your in-laws.
01:22Did you hear me?
01:23If there's nothing serious, don't bother coming back.
01:25The auspicious hour has arrived.
01:26Send off the bride.
01:29Ava?
01:36The auspicious hour has arrived.
01:38Lift the sedan.
01:42Lift the sedan.
01:52It's Lily's favorite pastry.
01:55Yet it has been crumbled into pieces like this.
01:57I wonder how long she hid it in her arms.
01:59Just so dad wouldn't find out.
02:01She's afraid I'll blame her.
02:03But in the face of life and death, who wouldn't be afraid?
02:22Husband and wife, bow to each other.
02:24Ivan is too sick to get up.
02:26So his older brother stood in for the ceremony.
02:29Good.
02:29At least they didn't use a rooster.
02:31That's decent enough.
02:32The ceremony is complete.
02:33Escort them to the bridal chamber.
02:43Mrs. Cooper, the auspicious hour is important.
02:45Please don't stop.
02:46The rumors are true.
02:47This coffin really is big.
02:49Enough for two people.
02:56Mr. Ivan.
03:11You may all leave.
03:14Yes.
03:29Miss, honestly, marrying you was not my intention.
03:33I don't want, I don't want my own misfortune to put an innocent girl like you in a dilemma.
03:40I have prepared the travel expenses and a pass for you.
03:42You can return home at ease.
03:54I'm fine.
03:55Don't call for anyone.
03:57Could you pour a glass?
03:59Of water for me.
04:08Sorry you had to see that.
04:10I know exactly what condition my body is in.
04:14I shouldn't have burdened an innocent young lady.
04:17But I never thought my parents would be so stubborn.
04:21I apologize on their behalf.
04:23Miss, don't worry.
04:24After you leave today, I will take care of everything.
04:27I won't implicate you or your family.
04:38Miss?
04:41Are you unable to speak?
05:00Miss?
05:00Miss?
05:11Miss?
05:12Since you are unwilling to leave, then so be it.
05:15Just consider it my selfishness.
05:17Rest assured.
05:19As long as I'm alive, I will protect you.
05:21Even if my time is short, I'll arrange everything well for you.
05:25I will never burden you.
05:27You will live a long life.
05:30Miss?
05:32Just now?
05:33Did you speak?
05:42Ivan?
05:44You will live a long life.
05:46No one knows.
05:48That it's not that I can't speak, but that I cannot.
05:53Because...
05:53boom!
06:00Don't be hurt.
06:03This ability of mine comes at a huge price.
06:06I've been emotionally detached since childhood,
06:07and no one has ever truly cared about my wishes or feelings.
06:10No matter how harshly we treat you,
06:11you always have the same dead look.
06:13It's bad luck just looking at you.
06:14What's the point of raising a mute?
06:15Marrying into the Cooper family can offset all that debt.
06:20Fine. I agree.
06:28Marrying Ivan doesn't seem like a bad idea after all.
06:44Could you help me up?
06:57Ava, I will go with you.
07:02Ava, he actually knows my name?
07:07Mr. Scholar, you're a learned man. Please give my precious son a good name. He is going to bring honor
07:12to our family in the future.
07:17Since he is the treasure of the family, and the root of your lineage, let's name him Edric Smith which
07:22means wealthy ruler.
07:23Huh, wow that's a good name. Edric Smith. And what about this little girl?
07:30Since they are twins, I'll give her a name too. Let's just call her Ava Smith.
07:35Thanks to my brother Edric, the scholar tossing it in as an afterthought. I didn't end up with a weird
07:40name like some of the girls in the village. Instead, I got the name Ava.
07:49Mr. Ivan actually came outside! And he doesn't even need anyone to support him!
08:02Ivan! Didn't I tell you to rest in your room? Why did you come out?
08:08Ava, this is my father and my mother.
08:14Please don't worry mother. I'm already feeling much better. I'm sorry for making you and father worry.
08:21Good girl! You marrying into our family was the right choice. Ivan can even get out of bed now!
08:29My dear, you're scaring Ava. Ava just arrived. She isn't used to this yet.
08:35Right! Right! The welcoming gift! I completely forgot!
08:41Ava!
08:43When I first married into this family, my mother-in-law gave me this jade bracelet. Now I'm passing it
08:48on to you.
09:01Alright! Don't just stand around. Let's go inside and eat!
09:14Something came up at the shop in Fairmont. So your brother set off first thing this morning to handle it.
09:19Once he gets back, he will come see you both. If he knew your health was improving, he would be
09:26absolutely thrilled.
09:36When I was at home, my breakfast was always leftover oatmeal at the bottom of the pot,
09:41or cold steamed buns so hard they hurt my teeth. Only my father and brother were worthy of smelling this
09:46aroma.
09:49Try this bun. It has tender bamboo shoots, fresh pork, and free-range chicken inside.
09:54It's the specialty of our family's chef. It's really delicious.
10:04So this is the taste that my father and brother would always fight over, even licking the broth clean every
10:09single time.
10:26Ava!
10:27Don't eat too much in the morning. The pastries are sweet and rich. Eating too many will give you indigestion.
10:32If you like them, I can have the kitchen make them for you every day, with different varieties for every
10:37meal.
10:38Oh no! I must look like a beggar who has never had a full meal. Completely embarrassing him.
10:50Compared to him, my way of wolfing down food is truly unrefined.
10:57It's fine. Having a good appetite is a blessing.
11:05Oh honey. Eating a lot means you are healthy. You don't need to hold back in the Koopa family. Just
11:11eat whatever you want.
11:12There's no need to deprive yourself. When you are at home, did you never get to have a full meal?
11:25Mother!
11:26Ava is just having a meal that suits her taste for the first time.
11:29We can slowly nurse her back to health from now on.
11:32She is pure and kind-hearted.
11:33Much better than those women who put on airs and are two-faced.
11:41I wasn't being considerate enough. From now on, the kitchen will prepare meals every day according to Ava's tastes. We'll
11:48make more of what she likes.
11:50That's right. Our family doesn't lack for anything. As long as Ivan is healthy, and Ava is eating well, that
11:58is better than anything else.
12:00Ivan, hurry back to your room and rest. You can't overexert yourself. Ava, stay with him and look after him.
12:08If anything happens, call for help immediately.
12:15I will go back and rest now.
12:26Did you see that? Mr. Ivan can actually get out of bed now. His complexion is even rosier than the
12:31past few days. His new wife must have brought him good luck.
12:35What good luck? She's just a mute from the countryside, who can't even read a single word. Marrying our talented
12:40and handsome Mr. Ivan? She just got lucky.
12:45Keep your voice down. I was in the dining hall this morning. You didn't see it. The way she was
12:50eating was like she had been starving for years. She has no manners at all.
12:54She is just lucky that her birth chart matched with Mr. Ivan's. Just you wait and see. She is nothing
12:59but a tool to bring good luck. Once Mr. Ivan really recovers, do you think he'll still want her? She'll
13:04definitely be sent right back to the countryside when the time comes.
13:10Ava, don't take it to heart. You are my legally wedded wife. We went through all the proper wedding nights.
13:15You are the rightful Mrs. Cooper. In the Cooper residence, no one has the right to gossip about you or
13:19look down on you.
13:45He is incredibly handsome, but unfortunately he has been plagued by illness since childhood.
13:50He couldn't even keep a full meal down. He treats me so well. I also want him to get better
13:55faster.
14:06Mrs. Ivan, what brings you here? Mr. Ivan's meals are handled by a dedicated cook. If you are hungry, I
14:14can bring you some snacks to eat in the side room.
14:17Mrs. Ivan's has Belka K
14:24Mrs. Ivan is drinking ice.
14:31Mrs. Ivan is drinking ice to also ban.
14:37Mrs. Ivan, can only be gifted but will help you keep it again.
14:48I didn't expect Mrs. Ivan to know how to cook.
14:51It smells so good.
14:52This is even better than what our family's cook makes.
14:54No wonder Mr. Ivan favors her.
14:56She doesn't seem like the lazy type.
14:58This is what I can do for him.
15:00He gave me respect and warmth.
15:02So I want to do everything I can to help him get better.
15:09Mrs. Ivan, stop right there!
15:11Mr. Ivan has a delicate constitution, and he is used to fine meals.
15:14Your crude countryside cooking methods produce greasy and gamey food.
15:18If it ruins Mr. Ivan's health, are you going to take responsibility for it?
15:21You better take it back and eat it yourself, so you don't delay Mr. Ivan's recovery.
15:24If Mr. Cooper and Mrs. Cooper were to blame us, you wouldn't be able to bear it.
15:32Ava, why aren't you coming in?
15:39Mr. Ivan, I...
15:40I was just worried that the coarse food she made wouldn't suit your taste and would hurt your stomach.
15:44I was just advising her against it.
15:46Nina, you were rude just now.
15:48As a punishment for disrespecting my wife,
15:50from this day on, you are expelled from the Cooper residence, never to be hired again.
15:57It's windy outside.
15:58Let's go in.
16:00Mr. Ivan, I know I was wrong.
16:02Please forgive me.
16:03I will never dare do it again.
16:06Please, for the sake of the years I've served Mrs. Cooper, please spare me.
16:12You made this for me yourself?
16:19It's delicious.
16:20It's refreshing and not too rich.
16:21And not gamey at all.
16:22Ava, your cooking is wonderful.
16:34Ava, do you know how to read?
16:36How could a country girl have the privilege to learn how to read?
16:38Even if my family had a little extra money,
16:40they would only send my brother to school.
16:42For a mute like me, just saying a lie is hard enough.
16:44Becoming literate was a luxury I couldn't even dream of.
16:46Ava, let me teach you how to read.
16:51Can I really learn to read and write too?
16:59From now on, I'll teach you to read every day.
17:02How does that sound?
17:04How about this?
17:05I'll teach you how to read, and you'll teach me sign language.
17:07Deal?
17:08That way, whether you are happy or unhappy,
17:11what you want to eat or what you want to do,
17:13I'll be able to know right away.
17:15I won't have to keep guessing.
17:18Ava.
17:19I want to get to understand you.
17:21No one has ever wanted to understand me before.
17:23My parents didn't want to,
17:25and my siblings didn't want to either, only him.
17:27He says, he wants to understand me.
17:32Okay.
17:34Smith is your surname.
17:36Your name means desired or wished for.
17:39It also represents a growing seedling, Ava.
17:42It's a very beautiful name.
17:44Like a spring seedling, full of life and resilience.
17:47No one has ever said my name so beautifully.
17:51And with such care.
17:59Mr. Ivan's health is getting better and better now.
18:01He truly does on his wife from the bottom of his heart.
18:03No one would dare to look down on her now.
18:08This word means peace.
18:12My biggest wish is for you to be safe your whole life and filled with warmth year after year.
18:21My wish is for you to live a long life and be healthy always.
18:27I wish you a long and healthy life.
18:35Okay.
18:36We will both live a long life and be safe year after year.
18:40Ivan.
18:42You will live a long life.
18:44Definitely.
18:47Mrs. Cooper.
18:48The madam would like you to visit her courtyard.
18:52Other than my daily greetings, my mother-in-law rarely summons me specifically like this.
18:57Could there be something important?
19:07Ava.
19:08Take a look at all of these.
19:10See if there's anything you like.
19:11If you don't like any of them, I'll take you to the jewelry store to buy new ones.
19:15Rest assured, as long as I'm here.
19:17No one in the Cooper family can mistreat you.
19:25When an elder gives a gift, you shouldn't refuse.
19:29Just take what I give you.
19:30And keep it safe.
19:32It's our fault for being thoughtless.
19:34We were only focused on Ivan's health.
19:37We should have prepared for your visit back home sooner.
19:40Ivan has just recovered and can't handle the exertion.
19:43On the day of your visit, I will accompany you to go back.
19:46Going back to that home where I suffered?
19:49I don't want to.
19:51I will go back, but I definitely can't let you go to a place like that and suffer such
19:55indignity.
19:56No need.
19:57Oh, honey.
19:58I know you suffered a lot in that home.
20:01For the sake of money, your father didn't even hesitate to marry you into our family.
20:04He didn't even care about you.
20:06If I don't go with you, who knows what he might do to you.
20:15Good girl.
20:16Don't be afraid.
20:18I am here with you.
20:26Our Ava is so beautiful.
20:31You are handsome, too.
20:37I'm sorry.
20:38I'm sorry, Ava.
20:40I've made you suffer.
20:42My body is too weak.
20:44I can't accompany you on your trip home.
20:45It's nothing.
20:46Just wait for me at home.
20:48I will be back soon.
20:49All right, all right.
20:51You two, lovebirds, stop being lovey-dovey.
20:53We will be back by noon.
20:54I promise I'll take good care of your wife.
21:00Then I will leave her in your care, mother.
21:01I will leave her in your care, mother.
21:26Ava!
21:27Why are you back?
21:28I get it!
21:29Did you sneak out of the Cooper residence?
21:31You wretched girl!
21:32Are you trying to get me killed?
21:34If you want to die, go die outside on your own.
21:36Don't drag your old man down with you.
21:40Stop!
21:41Ava is now the legally wedded wife of Ivan.
21:45Not someone you can just hit as you please.
21:53Is...
21:54Are you...
21:55Madam Cooper?
21:56Is...
21:56Are you...
21:57Madam Cooper?
22:01Don't be afraid, Ava.
22:02I am here with you.
22:06Eric.
22:07Bring the gifts in.
22:10Yes, madam.
22:16Oh, madam Cooper.
22:17It's a misunderstanding.
22:19It's all a misunderstanding.
22:20This wretched girl doesn't know any better.
22:22I was just worried she might have caused trouble at your home and embarrassed the Cooper family.
22:26I was just anxious for a moment.
22:27I wasn't really going to hit her.
22:29Ava.
22:30Look at you.
22:31Why didn't you tell me about your visit in advance?
22:34I could have prepared some of your favorite foods.
22:37You are too polite.
22:38We came today, firstly, to follow the custom of home visit, and secondly, to make things
22:43clear to you.
22:43Now that Ava has married into our family, she is a member of the Cooper family and my daughter-in
22:48-law.
22:49From now on, her honor and disgrace are tied to the honor and disgrace of the Coopers.
22:53If anyone dares to bully her, they are going against the Cooper family.
22:56And me, Judy Cooper.
22:58Regarding the betrothal gifts, our Cooper family didn't short you a single cent.
23:01Ava's debt of upbringing is now considered settled.
23:04From now on, I hope you will keep the promise you made that day.
23:07Do not go to the Cooper residence to bother Ava as you please, and don't even think about
23:11using her in exchange for any benefits.
23:13Yes, yes, whatever you say.
23:15I will remember it all.
23:20Ava.
23:22You.
23:23Take care of yourself.
23:29Let's go.
23:30Come home with me.
23:33From today onwards, I have no more ties with this family.
23:41Ava.
23:42This restaurant's crab row tofu is exceptional.
23:44Their sweet and sour fish and Osmantha's sticky rice are also especially delicious.
23:48Today, the two of us will have a proper meal out.
23:52After we eat, I will take you to browse the shops.
23:55We can pick out some jewelry and clothes you like together.
23:59You dress a bit too plainly.
24:02A young girl like you should wear brighter colors to look good.
24:07Mother, you have already spent a lot of money.
24:10No need to spend any more.
24:11You are not allowed to say no.
24:12When an elder gives a gift, you shouldn't refuse.
24:15Listen to me.
24:15A mother-in-law spending money on her daughter-in-law is perfectly natural.
24:19There is no such thing as wasting money.
24:25Later, I still need to quickly find a good doctor to take a look at her muteness.
24:29What if it can be cured?
24:32She's such a nice girl.
24:34Unable to speak, anyone could bully her.
24:38But, I really should go learn some sign language.
24:41Otherwise, I just seem a bit too chatty.
24:43And I won't even be able to have a proper conversation with my dear daughter-in-law.
24:52Ma'am, your soups are all served.
24:54Thank you, Mother.
24:55You are so good to me.
25:00Ava, I am the one who should be thanking you.
25:04Also, I need to apologize to you too.
25:10I insisted that Ivan marry you out of my own selfishness.
25:14The luck brought by a bride was our last hope.
25:19Besides, I just didn't want my son to be lonely when he passed away.
25:23I also know.
25:24You must have heard the rumors.
25:27Saying that the Cooper family was looking for not just a bride.
25:31But someone to be buried with him.
25:33Mother, I don't blame you.
25:34I am also very glad to have married into the Cooper family.
25:37And to have met you and Ivan.
25:41Good girl.
25:43Such a dear.
25:47Ivan is a pitiful child.
25:48But he is also an outstanding one.
25:50Even though he was frail as a boy.
25:52He was exceptionally smart.
25:53He could read at three.
25:55And write poetry at five.
25:56He is the pride of the entire Cooper family.
25:58When I was pregnant with him.
25:59I mistakenly took poison given by someone else.
26:01Which caused him to be born weak and sickly.
26:03All these years.
26:04I have lived with the guilt.
26:06But he has never blamed anyone for it.
26:09Ava.
26:09For my sake.
26:10Please make Ivan happy.
26:12I can tell that you are very special to him.
26:16Ever since you arrived.
26:18His appetite improved a lot.
26:21His father and I.
26:24Have never seen him so happy and relaxed.
26:31Don't worry mother.
26:32I will take good care of him.
26:51You're back.
26:52Did you have a good time today?
26:56It's cold at night.
26:58Why aren't you under the blanket?
26:59Be careful not to catch a cold.
27:04I was careless.
27:06I'll be more careful next time.
27:08I couldn't sleep without you here.
27:11So I read a book while waiting for you.
27:15During your visit home today.
27:17Did the Smiths give you a hard time?
27:19Was the food at Moon Petal House good?
27:46Did the old man selling candied berries not set up his stall today?
27:49Tell you what.
27:51I'll go buy some with you in a couple of days okay?
27:54We'll also go to the bakery in South Vale.
27:56And buy a few boxes of chestnut pastries.
27:59They smell amazing when they're fresh and warm.
28:01Also.
28:02Among the land deeds my father gave you.
28:05I remember there's an estate that has a hot spring.
28:07It flows with warm water all year round.
28:09How about I take you there to experience it?
28:11If you like it.
28:12We can stay there for a few days.
28:14Thank you Ivan.
28:17I know that all these changes happened because of you.
28:20Ava.
28:21Are you sleepy?
28:23Let me carry you to bed okay?
28:27Ava.
28:28You.
28:29Ava.
28:30You can't back out now.
28:32How could I back out?
28:34I will never regret being with you in my whole life.
28:42Mrs. Ivan comes from such a lowly background.
28:44Now that Mr. Ivan is fully recovered, how could he still want her?
28:47Exactly.
28:48I even heard someone say yesterday that Mr. Langley's daughter is asking around about our Mr. Ivan.
28:52That Newt's good days are over.
28:55Who's there?
28:56Show yourselves.
28:58Please forgive us, Mr. Ivan.
29:00We know we were wrong.
29:02Please spare us, Mr. Ivan.
29:03Repeat what you've just said.
29:06I said repeat it.
29:10Is my wife someone you have the right to gossip about, disrespecting the lady of the house and spreading rumors?
29:16Guards.
29:19Give them 20 lashes and throw them out of the Cooper residence.
29:23They are never to return.
29:24Please spare us, Mr. Ivan.
29:32Today, I'm taking you to see your shops.
29:35From now on, you are the owner of these three shops.
29:39You can manage them, however you want.
29:49I have no experience at all.
29:50I won't be able to manage them well.
29:54That's fine.
29:55I will teach you.
29:57No one is born knowing how.
29:59I will teach you how to read the ledges and how to manage the shops.
30:02From now on, you can...
30:04Be your own boss.
30:05And live...
30:07A good life by yourself.
30:10He genuinely wants to teach me the skills to live...
30:13Without depending on anyone.
30:17Well...
30:25Mrs. Cooper has a delicate constitution, and these accounts are complicated.
30:46I'm afraid it might be due taxing for her.
30:47What?
30:48Am I not allowed to see them?
30:51Of course.
30:52Of course you can look at them.
30:53I'll go get them right away.
30:57This is the income.
30:58This is the expenditure.
31:00And here is the inventory.
31:02Mrs. Cooper, you are truly clever.
31:04You understand everything immediately.
31:06So impressive.
31:08I'm 700 tales of silver.
31:12I'm 700 tales of silver.
31:17Mr. Ward.
31:20The purchase price of this brocade is 20% higher than the market rate.
31:24Why has there been such a huge loss of fine silk over the past six months?
31:28Where did it all go?
31:31Mr. Cooper, Mrs. Cooper.
31:34I...
31:36Well, these were all accidents.
31:38Accidents?
31:39Are you playing the fool?
31:41Or do you take my wife for one?
31:44Ava trusted you.
31:46And this is how you repay her?
31:48Ava.
31:49This shop is yours.
31:51And this man works for you.
31:52Tell me, how should we deal with him?
31:55Recover all the money he embezzled.
31:57Report him to the authorities.
31:58And never hire him again.
32:00All right.
32:01Guards.
32:02Do exactly as my wife said.
32:04Have mercy, Mr. Cooper.
32:06Have mercy, Mrs. Cooper.
32:16Ava.
32:17You're truly amazing.
32:18For your first time managing a shop, you are so organized.
32:22You are even better than I imagined.
32:25So, I am not just a burden who can only cook or rely on him.
32:30I can also accomplish many things of my own.
32:44Ava, you are finally back.
32:47Ava, I'm sorry.
32:50We didn't mean to bother you.
32:51It's just that, we really have no other choice.
33:09What do you want?
33:10Just say it.
33:12Ava.
33:12I heard you are managing several of the Cooper family's shops now.
33:16That's impressive.
33:17Ava.
33:17I don't want a farm anymore either.
33:19Could you talk to Ivan, and let me go to one of the shops to be a manager?
33:25Also, I'm getting married soon.
33:26The bride's family is asking for ten tails of silver.
33:29They also want three new brick houses built.
33:31Ava, you have to help me out.
33:32You are Mrs. Cooper now.
33:34This amount of money is nothing to you.
33:36When I was sold off as a lucky bride for a hundred tails of silver, you were busy eating meat
33:40buns.
33:41Did you ever care about me at all?
33:42And now you dare to act so entitled?
33:45Dream on.
33:49Ava Smith.
33:50Don't push your luck.
33:52If dad hadn't sent you to the Cooper family, would you be living such a good life today?
33:55Now we are just asking you to help the family out a bit.
33:57And you are making all these excuses.
33:59You ungrateful wretch.
34:00Let me tell you, if you don't give me the money and get me a job today, I'm not leaving.
34:05I'll sit right at the Cooper residence's door and let the whole town see what an ungrateful person Mrs. Cooper
34:11is and how she ignores her own brother.
34:15Edric, stop causing a scene.
34:19Ava.
34:21Please, I'm begging you.
34:22Just help Edric out.
34:24The bride's family said if we can't pay the betrothal gift, the marriage is off.
34:28Dad said if Edric can't get married, he doesn't want to live anymore.
34:32Ava.
34:33I know you have suffered.
34:35And I know you hate us.
34:37But we are family after all.
34:39We are blood siblings.
34:42Please, for the sake of the time I snuck you that bag of pastries, help us out.
34:47That bag of pastries.
34:48It was the only warmth I felt in that house.
34:51But this warmth shouldn't be used to blackmail me.
34:56What are you doing?
34:59Well, Ivan.
35:00You, you're here too.
35:04Ava.
35:05Did they bully you?
35:07I'm fine.
35:08I can handle this.
35:11When Dad sold me to the Cooper family for a hundred tails of silver, my debt for being raised was
35:15already paid in full.
35:16The Smith family and I are even.
35:18Whether you live well or not has nothing to do with me.
35:21I won't give you any money.
35:23And I certainly won't find a job for Edric.
35:26I remember the kindness Lily showed me with that bag of pastries.
35:29These five pieces of silver repay that kindness.
35:32From now on, our ties as siblings end here.
35:42Ava Smith, are you trying to brush us off like beggars?
35:45You think five pieces of silver will get rid of us?
35:47Let me tell you, no way!
35:50If you don't give us 50 pieces of silver today, I will...
35:53You will what?
35:54Are you going to cause a scene at the Cooper residence or are you going to lay a hand on
35:57my wife?
35:58Let me tell you.
35:59What Ava said is exactly what I mean.
36:02You and she are all ready even.
36:04From now on, if you ever dare to harass her at the Cooper residence again or speak disrespectfully to her,
36:08I will let you know that you can't afford to offend the Coopers.
36:14Guards.
36:16Throw these two out.
36:19From now on, they are not allowed anywhere near the Cooper residence.
36:22I'm not leaving.
36:24I won't leave.
36:25Give us the money.
36:27Give it to us.
36:32It's all over now, Ava.
36:34From now on, as long as I am here, no one will ever force you to do anything you don't
36:39want to do.
36:44Thank you, Ivan.
36:46You are the one who gave me the courage to completely cut ties with my past.
37:08Ivan, dad, marrying Ava is the greatest blessing of your life.
37:16I know.
37:17I know.
37:29Ava, I'm home.
37:31Are you tired?
37:32I made some soup for you.
37:34It's heating warm on the stove.
37:35My Ava really takes the best care of me.
37:54This is delicious.
37:55I feel alive again.
38:00Ava, in a few days, there will be a fair in town for the Blossom Festival.
38:03It will be very lively.
38:05Would you like me to take you there?
38:07I've never been to a fair in my entire life.
38:10Back in my old home, I was never included in this kind of fun.
38:15Okay.
38:16Then it's settled.
38:18When we go, I'll take you to get candied berries, look at the lanterns, and watch the performances.
38:24Whatever you want.
38:25I'll make it happen.
38:30Bravo!
38:50Take your time.
38:51No one is going to take it from you.
38:53If you like it, we can get more.
39:05It's so sweet.
39:06Just as sweet as you.
39:08Ivan!
39:12Ms. Reed.
39:15Ivan!
39:17What a coincidence.
39:18I didn't expect to see you here.
39:20My mother and I came to the fair together.
39:22I was just starting to get bored when I bumped into you.
39:29Ms. Reed.
39:30My wife and I are walking around the fair.
39:32We should get going.
39:37Ivan.
39:37I heard that recently you've been managing the tea business in Fairmont.
39:40It just so happens my father has an associate who is a tea trade official in Fairmont.
39:44Maybe he could be of some help to you?
39:45I appreciate the offer, Ms. Reed.
39:47But the Cooper family's business has its own arrangements.
39:50Please don't trouble yourself over it.
39:52Let's go.
39:53There are performances up ahead.
39:59Her eyes were full of venom.
40:01I'm afraid she won't just let this go.
40:05I'm afraid she won't just let this go.
40:12I'm afraid she won't just let this go.
40:23You must be Ava Smith.
40:29Oh.
40:30I forgot.
40:32You are a mute.
40:33You can't speak.
40:35A mute from the countryside.
40:38Reeking of poverty.
40:40Completely unpresentable.
40:41So this is Mrs.
40:42Ivan.
40:43She does look quite ordinary.
40:44She's just a mute country girl.
40:46Marrying Mr.
40:47Ivan was just blind luck.
40:48Isn't that Ms.
40:49Reed?
40:50I heard she has always had feelings for Mr.
40:52Ivan.
40:52We are in for a good show now.
40:54Ava Smith.
40:55Why don't you take a good look in the mirror and see what you really are?
40:59Are you even worthy of Ivan?
41:02You come from a lonely background.
41:04You can barely read.
41:05And you are a mute.
41:07Besides cooking, what else can you do?
41:09Can you help Ivan with his business?
41:12Can you bring him any connections or support?
41:14You can do nothing.
41:16But drag him down.
41:18The whole town is laughing at him.
41:21Laughing at the dignified Mr.
41:23Ivan for taking a mute bumpkin as his wife.
41:26If you have any self-respect, you should leave him.
41:29Ask Ivan for a divorce.
41:31And stop clinging to the position of Mrs.
41:34Cooper so desperately.
41:38You mute.
41:39I am talking to you.
41:41Did you hear me?
41:50Who are you to touch my wife?
41:56Mila Reed.
41:58What did you just say?
42:01Say it again.
42:04Ivan.
42:06I...
42:06I just wanted to say a few words to her.
42:09She was the one ignoring me.
42:12Talk to her.
42:13Is this how you talk to her?
42:16Humiliating her in public.
42:17Calling her a mute bumpkin.
42:19And trying to hit her.
42:21Mila Reed, let me tell you.
42:23Ava Smith is my legally wedded wife.
42:25The person I cherish most in my heart.
42:27Never mind the fact that she just can't speak.
42:29Even if she were blind or crippled, she would still be my only wife in this lifetime.
42:32It is not your place to judge.
42:35Ivan.
42:36You are treating me like this?
42:38For a mute country girl?
42:40How am I inferior to her?
42:42She doesn't need to compete with you.
42:44Because in my eyes, you can't even hold a candle to her.
42:48Ava.
42:49Did she scare you?
42:51Or hurt you?
42:55Ms. Reed, regarding today's incident, I will personally visit and have a good talk with Mr. Reed.
43:00I want to ask him if this is how he raises his daughter.
43:03Teaching her to publicly humiliate the family of a royal merchant and to hit people.
43:07Ivan.
43:08Please don't.
43:09I was wrong.
43:10I won't ever do it again.
43:12I apologize to your wife.
43:14I'm sorry.
43:15I was wrong, Mrs. Ivan.
43:17Please forgive me this once.
43:25Forget it.
43:26Let's go home.
43:28Mila Reed.
43:29Ava may let you off today, but I won't forget.
43:31From now on, if I ever catch you harassing her again, or saying another disrespectful word to her,
43:35I don't care whose daughter you are.
43:37I won't let you off easily.
43:42Ava.
43:45I'm sorry.
43:46It's all my fault.
43:47I shouldn't have let you go out alone.
43:49And let you suffer such humiliation.
43:51I shouldn't have let you go out alone.
43:53And let you suffer such humiliation.
43:59It's not your fault.
44:01I wanted to go to the shop myself.
44:03Besides, you already protected me.
44:05I'm not upset.
44:06Ava.
44:08There is something.
44:09I want to make clear to you in front of everyone.
44:21I invited you all here today because there is something I want to make clear.
44:25And I want you to be my witnesses.
44:29I, Ivan Cooper, in this life, will only have Ava as my wife.
44:33The Cooper family has a rule.
44:34All sons of the Cooper family can only take one wife, and cannot take a mistress.
44:38As for me, no matter what happens in the future, or what others say, I will only ever have Ava
44:42as my wife.
44:42There is no possibility of me divorcing her or taking a mistress.
44:52My wife, Ava, is my legally wedded wife.
44:56Welcomed into my family with full honors.
44:57She is the one I cherish most.
44:59From now on, if anyone dares to gossip about her, humiliate her, or disrespect her, they make an enemy out
45:04of me.
45:05Ivan Cooper, and the entire Cooper family.
45:07That is all I have to say today.
45:09Consider yourselves warned.
45:26Over these years, everyone thought I was a burden, an unpresentable mute girl.
45:33Only he treats me like a treasure, giving me the utmost respect and dignity.
45:48Ivan, thank you.
46:01After the banquet that day, no one in town dared to look down on me again.
46:06Even Mr. Reed brought Mila to our door to apologize, not daring to show the slightest disrespect anymore.
46:12Life became peaceful and stable.
46:28Mr. Ivan is suffering from a relapse of his old illness, combined with a severe cold.
46:32It came on very aggressively.
46:33I have prescribed a few strong remedies, but there is no improvement.
46:36I'm afraid whether he can pull through will depend entirely on fate.
46:46Ava, don't be afraid.
46:50I don't believe you will just leave me like this.
46:53We agreed to see the rivers of Fairmont together and the desert sunsets.
46:59Ivan, you can't break your promise.
47:02Ivan, you will be safe and sound.
47:05Stay healthy and live a long life.
47:21A miracle.
47:23Truly a miracle.
47:24His pulse is steady.
47:25The fever has broken too.
47:26Mr. Ivan is out of danger.
47:27With proper care, he will recover quickly.
47:31Thank goodness.
47:33Thank God for this blessing.
47:42I heard that voice again.
47:47You saved me, Ava.
47:54Ava.
48:05From now on, please don't force yourself to speak for me again, okay?
48:10I know that your gift comes with a price.
48:14On our wedding night, you spoke and wished me a long life and my health improved.
48:18This time, when I was critically ill, you spoke again, and I woke up.
48:24Silly girl.
48:25How could I not know?
48:27I've read widely since I was young, and I've seen it in ancient texts.
48:30The Oracle clan are born unable to speak.
48:32Once they do speak, their wishes are bound to come true.
48:34But it costs them their own longevity, or even their lives.
48:37I should have figured it out sooner.
48:39On our wedding night, even though you were a mute, you suddenly spoke and wished me a long life.
48:43Ever since then, my health has been getting better every day.
48:46How could I be so foolish as to believe a lucky bride could cure me?
48:49Ava, I don't want a long life.
48:51I don't want you to trade your life in exchange for mine.
48:54I only want you to be safe and stay healthy by my side.
48:57If my life costs you a lifespan in return, then I'd rather not have it.
49:03I am willing.
49:06Ivan, as long as you are well, I am willing to do anything.
49:10You gave me a home I never had.
49:12You showed me respect and love.
49:14You were the one who pulled me out of the misery I was trapped in.
49:18Trading my life for you to live a long life is the most willing choice I have ever made.
49:22Silly girl.
49:23You really are a silly girl.
49:25Well, without you, even if I live to a hundred, what is the point?
49:30Ava, we agreed to live a long life and see the world together.
49:35Without you, none of it counts.
49:38Okay.
49:39We will live a long life together.
49:42Year after year, we will never be apart.
49:50Open it.
49:59Ava, these are the household ledgers for the Cooper residents, the keys to the different courtyards, and the land deeds
50:05for the estates and shops.
50:06From now on, I am handing them all over to you.
50:11Mother, I can't.
50:13This is too valuable.
50:15I won't be able to manage it.
50:16Oh, honey, why wouldn't you be able to?
50:19You managed those three shops of yours perfectly.
50:23Business doubled ever since you took over.
50:26Managing this household will surely be no problem for you.
50:29I am getting old.
50:30I have managed this household my whole life, and I am tired.
50:33I want to retire and enjoy my peaceful days.
50:37Furthermore, this household would be handed over to you sooner or later.
50:40You are Ivan's wife, and the future lady of the Cooper family.
50:44More importantly, you have a kind heart.
50:47You are righteous.
50:48And your feelings for Ivan are genuine.
50:51You are also truly filial to us.
50:54Handing this household over to you, I have absolutely no worries.
50:57These past few days, I have seen it all.
50:59You are composed, detail-oriented, and organized in everything you do.
51:03You are neither overly humble nor arrogant,
51:04and you treat the servants with a balance of strictness and leniency.
51:08Thank you for trusting me, Mother.
51:09I will definitely manage the household well, and I won't let you down.
51:13Good girl.
51:15I know you can definitely handle it.
51:25Mrs. Ivan, these accounts are complicated.
51:28If you don't understand them, I can take a look for you
51:31to avoid any mistakes and keep Minim Cooper from blaming us.
51:51These purchasing records don't add up.
51:54They are inflated by 30%.
51:55Iris, will you accept your punishment willingly,
51:58or should I enforce the family rules?
52:10Have mercy, Mrs. Ivan!
52:12I know I was wrong!
52:14I will never do it again!
52:24Thank you, Mrs. Cooper.
52:33Did you see that?
52:34That's my wife.
52:36The most capable and brilliant woman in the world.
52:53Ava!
52:54You have a lot of nerve!
52:56Who gave you the authority to cut off our monthly allowance?
52:59Exactly!
53:00A mute country girl has only been managing the household for a few days
53:04and already dares to walk all over us?
53:08The monthly allowance of the Cooper family
53:10is for the family members who have contributed to the family.
53:13You all have been taking the monthly allowance,
53:15yet have never done a single thing for the Cooper family.
53:24Instead, you've been siphoning off funds in secret,
53:28lining your own pockets.
53:29The accounts record everything clearly.
53:31If you object,
53:32we can go to see my father-in-law together.
53:34In front of the entire clan,
53:35we'll settle the accounts line by line
53:37to see who is in the wrong.
53:42Uncle,
53:43if we make a scene in front of the clan,
53:45our act of siphoning the money...
53:49Ava,
53:50you shouldn't put it that way.
53:51We are all part of the Cooper family.
53:53Even if we haven't contributed much,
53:55we still deserve some allowance to support ourselves.
53:57If you want your allowance, fine.
53:59The Cooper shops are short on staff.
54:01You can all go work there,
54:02earning your pay based on merit.
54:04The more you work, the more you get.
54:06But if you just want to reap without sowing,
54:08you won't get a single cent.
54:21Great uncle.
54:22Elders.
54:23What Ava said,
54:25is exactly what I mean.
54:26These are also the Cooper family rules.
54:29If you want your allowance,
54:30you must work in the shop.
54:32If you don't want to work,
54:33then stay home and behave.
54:35Stop coming here to trouble Ava.
54:38Otherwise,
54:39don't blame me for being harsh.
54:50My wife is truly amazing.
54:53You were so composed when you faced those old schemas.
54:56You really put them in their place.
55:01I know that no matter what happens,
55:04you will always stand by me
55:06as my solid support.
55:08Ava,
55:09I don't want you to be so tired.
55:11Tomorrow,
55:12let's set off
55:14and travel around the world.
55:17Shall we?
55:27Ava is a young lady traveling with you,
55:47so you must take good care of her.
55:49Don't let her suffer at all.
55:51Father,
55:52mother,
55:52please don't worry.
55:53I will remember everything.
55:54I will definitely take good care of Ava
55:56and I will look after myself as well.
55:58While you are at home,
55:59you must take care of your health.
56:00Eat on time,
56:01rest on time,
56:02and don't work too hard.
56:03Go on then.
56:04Young people
56:05should go out and see the world.
56:06We will handle everything at home,
56:08so don't worry about a thing.
56:09Once you have had your fun,
56:10come home soon.
56:13Ivan,
56:14Ava,
56:14have a safe trip.
56:15I will take care of things at home,
56:17so just enjoy your trip.
56:18If anything happens,
56:20just send word to me.
56:21Your big brother will always have your back.
56:23Thank you for
56:26giving me a home
56:27and endless love and support.
56:30Right,
56:31right,
56:31it's not as if you're never coming back.
56:32Why the tears?
56:34Get in the carriage.
56:35Any later and the weather will get too hot.
56:44Don't be sad.
56:45Once we've traveled enough,
56:46we'll come back.
56:48This will always be our home.
56:50They'll always be waiting for us.
56:51The streets outside are unfamiliar.
56:53This is a world I've never seen before.
56:54The road stretches out endlessly.
56:56Our first stop is Fairmont,
56:57famous for its rivers.
57:12Once we pass Briarport up ahead,
57:14we'll officially be in Fairmont territory.
57:16Spring in Fairmont is the most beautiful.
57:18There are miles of blooming lotus flowers,
57:20fragrant autumn osmanthus,
57:21lush willows,
57:22painted bridges,
57:23and breezy weather.
57:23It's completely different from the scenery in the north.
57:35Ava,
57:37we're in Briarport.
57:41Let's stay here for a few days
57:42to explore Briarport City.
57:44What do you think?
57:45What do you think?
57:53What do you think?
57:56What do you think?
58:00What do you think?
58:04What do you think?
58:05What do you think?
58:05What do you think?
58:06What do you think?
58:06What do you think?
58:07What do you think?
58:10What do you think?
58:19Oh
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