They were treated as nothing more than tools for their husbands' success—until the Shen sisters decided to take their power back. 🌸
Born with a legendary 'fortune-bringing' fate, the three sisters lifted their husbands to greatness, only to be met with betrayal and cruelty. But there is a secret to their blessing: absolute loyalty. As their husbands break their vows and give in to greed, the karmic backlash begins.
From crippling losses to public humiliation, watch as the faithless men who once abandoned their wives are brought to their knees by their own choices. Witness the ultimate journey of resilience, independence, and cold-blooded retribution as the Shen sisters stop being the key to success and become the architects of their own legends.
✨ In this full drama:
The cost of betrayal.
The truth about the 'fortune-bringing' fate.
A satisfying tale of women reclaiming their destiny.
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Born with a legendary 'fortune-bringing' fate, the three sisters lifted their husbands to greatness, only to be met with betrayal and cruelty. But there is a secret to their blessing: absolute loyalty. As their husbands break their vows and give in to greed, the karmic backlash begins.
From crippling losses to public humiliation, watch as the faithless men who once abandoned their wives are brought to their knees by their own choices. Witness the ultimate journey of resilience, independence, and cold-blooded retribution as the Shen sisters stop being the key to success and become the architects of their own legends.
✨ In this full drama:
The cost of betrayal.
The truth about the 'fortune-bringing' fate.
A satisfying tale of women reclaiming their destiny.
Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more intense, full-length period dramas!
Recommended Hashtags for Reach:
#ChineseDrama #C-Drama #RevengeDrama #FemaleEmpowerment #PeriodDrama #KarmicJustice #SatisfyingEnding #ShenSisters #DramaLovers #FullSeries
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00:00:04The Husband Selection Ceremony begins.
00:00:21Top Scholar, Su Wenchuan.
00:00:25Prince Junbei's son, Lu Xiao.
00:00:28Imperial Physician Hua Yu.
00:00:31Hanlan Grand Secretary, Lin Junyun.
00:00:35The Minister's heir, Murong Jin.
00:00:37The Revenue Vice Minister's son, Wenyuan.
00:00:42Deputy Ritual, Minister Yuqin.
00:00:45Marquise Vance's son, Sean Vance.
00:00:49The high priest once said Shun women are destined to bless their husbands.
00:00:53The young general of General's Manor, Gordon Cole, was sickly from childhood,
00:00:56but after a remedial marriage to the eldest Shun daughter,
00:00:59he could fight on the battlefield and win every battle.
00:01:02He drove the enemy into retreat.
00:01:03Then the second Shun daughter married the Prime Minister's mentally impaired youngest son.
00:01:07Afterward, his idiocy was completely cured.
00:01:09He became eloquent, and his paintings were masterpieces, nearly impossible to buy.
00:01:14Now, the youngest Shun daughter has also reached marriageable age.
00:01:17I wonder which family will get so lucky.
00:01:20The ninth prince has arrived.
00:01:26Miss Shen, I've admired you for a long time.
00:01:28I asked my father for permission to join the ceremony.
00:01:31Would you allow it, Miss Shen?
00:01:33Of course.
00:01:35Rudun 4.
00:01:37The ninth prince is here.
00:01:38This ceremony is his to win.
00:01:41Indeed.
00:01:42The ninth prince is brilliant, gentle, and refined.
00:01:45He's also his majesty's favorite son.
00:01:47His pedigree, looks, and character are unmatched.
00:01:50Miss Shen has no reason not to choose him.
00:01:52Marquise Vance, why are you so worked up?
00:01:55Your son is the capital's most notorious playboy.
00:01:58He does nothing worthwhile and has no talents.
00:02:00Unless Miss Shen is blind, she'll never choose your son.
00:02:04Exactly.
00:02:05That playboy Sean Vance isn't worthy to shine the prince's shoes.
00:02:09Marquise Vance, you'd better go home and get some sleep.
00:02:12Miss Shen, all the candidates are here.
00:02:14Please make your choice.
00:02:15Vance, his majesty will personally decree the marriage.
00:02:19I choose.
00:02:22Marquise Vance's son, Sean Vance.
00:02:35Miss Shen, why did you choose him?
00:02:38Can you give me a reason?
00:02:39Because, your highness, you already have a wife.
00:02:41I won't be any man's concubine.
00:02:49I married the Marquise's wastrel heir.
00:02:52Once interested only in food, wine, and pleasure, he became a new man.
00:02:55He solved case after baffling case, and his fame and rank soared.
00:02:59Congratulations, Lord Vance.
00:03:01For solving case after case, his majesty personally promoted you to deputy justice minister.
00:03:05You have a bright future.
00:03:07I envy Lord Vance for marrying a daughter of the Shen family.
00:03:10He married into good fortune.
00:03:14But no one expected that fortune to run out.
00:03:19Serena, as of today, we divorce.
00:03:23My love, why would you say that?
00:03:26Do you know I went boating today and nearly drowned?
00:03:30What does that have to do with me?
00:03:33Still pretending.
00:03:34Three years after your eldest sister went, the young general fell off his horse.
00:03:39Its hooves trampled him, leaving him crippled.
00:03:42Three years into your second sister's marriage, the chancellor's youngest son was struck by a collapsing roof beam right on
00:03:47the head.
00:03:48It damaged his mind and left him witless.
00:03:50And now?
00:03:51And now, we've been married nearly three years.
00:03:53You're a kind woman.
00:03:54Please let me go.
00:03:55I don't want to end up like your two brothers-in-law.
00:03:59My love, do you remember?
00:04:01What I said on our wedding night?
00:04:06Ancient history.
00:04:07How would I recall?
00:04:11Sean.
00:04:12You may not know this.
00:04:14Shen women bless their husbands.
00:04:16But only their own.
00:04:18The more their husbands stray, the deeper the affair.
00:04:21The worse the backlash.
00:04:23Sean.
00:04:23Are you certain?
00:04:25Rest easy, Serena.
00:04:26I, Sean Vance, am yours for life.
00:04:29I'll never stray.
00:04:31Now your mistress is pregnant.
00:04:32That promise you made.
00:04:34You've forgotten every word.
00:04:37Fine.
00:04:38I agree to separate.
00:04:42But regarding Marky Vance and your mother.
00:04:44You tell them yourself.
00:04:46Also, I'll need some time to sort out my dowry.
00:04:50Don't worry.
00:04:51I'll explain it to my parents.
00:04:58XIAOYAN.
00:04:59XIAOYAN.
00:04:59Find my eldest sister at General's Manor.
00:05:02Tell her tomorrow.
00:05:03We three will get together.
00:05:13Serena, Sean just lost his head.
00:05:17Don't be angry with him.
00:05:18Your father-in-law knows too.
00:05:20We'll make this right.
00:05:23Mom, have you considered that maybe my leaving would help Sean?
00:05:27You know, what's happened to my sister's families by now?
00:05:31Pure coincidence.
00:05:32Just because tragedy struck them, don't frighten yourself.
00:05:35After you married Sean, he finally got on the right path.
00:05:38Whatever anyone says, you're my only daughter-in-law.
00:05:41Did Sean do something wrong and upset you?
00:05:44Is that why you're set on leaving?
00:05:50Mother, there's something you may not know.
00:05:53Sean, has a mistress.
00:05:55Just a mistress.
00:05:57He hasn't married her, so what if he has one?
00:06:02Serena, as women, we mustn't be narrow-minded.
00:06:06You don't have children yet.
00:06:08Your father and I won't let him take concubines.
00:06:10But a man's heart never stays with just one person.
00:06:13Wandering eyes are normal.
00:06:15Besides, once you have a child, you must find concubines for him.
00:06:18If you don't accept this, how will you survive?
00:06:21Oh no.
00:06:22My lady.
00:06:23The Marquis tied up the heir and dragged him to the shrine for family punishment.
00:06:27What?
00:06:28Quick.
00:06:29Let's stop the Marquis.
00:06:32Ungrateful rich.
00:06:34Do you know how hard I begged the emperor for this marriage?
00:06:39Since marrying, you went from a playboy to vice minister of justice in just two short years.
00:06:45How dare you demand a separation?
00:06:48Still want separation?
00:06:51Yes.
00:06:52I want a separation.
00:06:55Sean.
00:06:57Look at you.
00:06:59Throwing away a good life.
00:07:00What are you doing?
00:07:04Can't you talk this over?
00:07:06He's your only son.
00:07:08How could you do this?
00:07:09He was a playboy before because you spoiled him.
00:07:16Apply some ointment to heal faster.
00:07:23I don't need your pity.
00:07:25I don't need your pity.
00:07:25If you left yesterday, how could my parents stop you?
00:07:29And why would I suffer this?
00:07:34Sean.
00:07:35What nonsense.
00:07:37If not for Serena, you'd never.
00:07:40You always say that.
00:07:42Everyone keeps telling me to treat you well, that I owe everything to you.
00:07:46But I worked hard to achieve all this.
00:07:48You had nothing to do with it.
00:07:50I'm heir to a noble house.
00:07:52You're a low official's daughter.
00:07:54You were the one marrying up.
00:07:56You should do whatever I say, not expect me to cater to you.
00:07:59Without you, I'll still solve cases and still get promoted.
00:08:03In that case, your family clearly has no need for me.
00:08:06Staying will only annoy you, so I'll take my leave.
00:08:13Victoria.
00:08:14I heard Gordon return from the frontier with a mistress and a son.
00:08:18He insists on putting his mistress's son under your name as a legitimate son.
00:08:23Does the general's manner treat you well now?
00:08:25Gordon's a war hero who fought for his country.
00:08:28From royals to commoners, everyone pities his wounds.
00:08:30But no one cares that he deceived his wife and has no integrity.
00:08:34Some even say the general wisely planned ahead and secured an heir for his family.
00:08:39I practice swordplay daily and hear tales.
00:08:41Life's bearable.
00:08:43But I don't know what that woman he brought back is thinking.
00:08:47Lately, she keeps hovering around me.
00:08:49She's so annoying.
00:08:51So how do you handle her?
00:08:54No need.
00:08:55If I'm in a good mood, I tease her.
00:08:58If I'm not, I toss her in the lake to cool off.
00:09:02Doesn't she complain?
00:09:03She does.
00:09:04Mother-in-law says to be gracious.
00:09:05So, I open the gates, call over passersby and tell them the whole story.
00:09:10I'm not afraid of embarrassment.
00:09:12If they have no shame, I'll make a spectacle of them every day.
00:09:21No wonder these past few days I've kept hearing about the show at General's Manor.
00:09:26If you hadn't told me, I'd really think they'd hired an opera troupe.
00:09:31I'm not doing well either.
00:09:33Since Leonard lost his wits again, the Prime Minister's family hasn't blamed me openly,
00:09:37but behind closed doors, they demand perfection.
00:09:40They expect my devoted care to bring him back to his senses.
00:09:44The three of us.
00:09:46What kind of men did we marry?
00:09:47If even one had kept his promise, it never would have come to this.
00:09:51Is he really beyond saving, too?
00:09:53His mistress is pregnant.
00:09:55Sean was punished today.
00:09:57He's badly hurt.
00:09:58It'll probably be a while before he can bring her home.
00:10:04A pregnancy won't wait.
00:10:05How can this wait?
00:10:06Since it's come to this, get out while you can.
00:10:09Don't end up like our sister and me, realizing it too late.
00:10:12With no way out.
00:10:14I know.
00:10:14My mother-in-law took the divorce agreement this morning.
00:10:17I'll find a chance to have Sean write another.
00:10:19But ours was an imperial decree marriage.
00:10:22That makes divorce complicated.
00:10:24I can't rush it.
00:10:25All right.
00:10:26The three of us rarely get to be together.
00:10:29Let's not dwell on our troubles.
00:10:31Exactly.
00:10:32Come to think of it, we three sisters haven't shared a bed in years.
00:10:35Why don't we share one tonight?
00:10:37We'll talk all night.
00:10:40Okay.
00:10:42Young mistress.
00:10:43The heir.
00:10:44Something's wrong.
00:10:45The Marquis and his wife.
00:10:46What you brought back now?
00:10:48The karma backlash hits so fast.
00:10:53You fools.
00:10:54My son took the medicine you prescribed, but he hasn't gotten any better.
00:10:58He's only getting worse.
00:10:59His fever still hasn't broken, and now he's unconscious.
00:11:03What do you have to say?
00:11:09Serena.
00:11:10Serena, why did you leave the estate without telling anyone?
00:11:23Serena, this is Alana.
00:11:25She's an orphan Sean rescued.
00:11:27He pitied her tragic past, so he kept her as his maid.
00:11:30Now that Sean is unconscious and needs someone to care for him, I decided to let her stay.
00:11:37His maid?
00:11:41You must be tired, too.
00:11:43Go get some rest.
00:11:44Alana and I can handle things here.
00:11:46I called you back to protect your reputation.
00:11:49Your husband is sick, yet you refuse to come home.
00:11:52Think how that would look.
00:11:54Really?
00:11:56From the looks of it, he won't recover anytime soon.
00:12:11Mother, you sent for me.
00:12:13What is it?
00:12:14Serena, Sean's had a high fever for three days.
00:12:17If this keeps up, you may not survive.
00:12:20You have the husband blessing fate.
00:12:22Please, save Sean.
00:12:23We are still married, after all.
00:12:25I've resented and hated him, but I never wanted him dead.
00:12:30Do you and father want my husband to recover soon?
00:12:34Of course.
00:12:36If you want him to recover soon, please send Alana away.
00:12:39Better yet.
00:12:40Have her abort the baby.
00:12:44I thought Sean was just acting out.
00:12:46That's why I punished him so harshly.
00:12:48I never thought your jealousy ran this deep, driving my son to act so foolishly.
00:12:53Now that you know, treat Alana's child with grace.
00:12:56How could you talk about aborting the baby?
00:12:59Believe me or not, either way, if you want my husband to wake up, do as I say.
00:13:03But if you'd rather sacrifice your son to save a grandson or granddaughter, I've nothing
00:13:07more to say.
00:13:11Then explain yourself.
00:13:13Why must we send Alana away and make her abort her baby?
00:13:16I have a rare destiny that blesses my husband and family.
00:13:19You saw it yourselves.
00:13:21Yet all things require balance.
00:13:22Every blessing demands a sacrifice.
00:13:25What must my son sacrifice?
00:13:27As long as it saves Sean, we'll do anything.
00:13:29What must be sacrificed?
00:13:30I can only tell my husband.
00:13:32When we first married, I told him.
00:13:34He clearly forgot.
00:13:36Marquis Vance.
00:13:37My lady.
00:13:38Don't believe her nonsense.
00:13:39I'm carrying Sean's child.
00:13:41It's of the Vance bloodline.
00:13:43How could it possibly harm Sean?
00:13:44Please save me and my baby.
00:13:46She's been married over two years and still has no children.
00:13:49She's jealous that I conceived Sean's child first.
00:13:52So while Sean lies unconscious, she's trying to kill me.
00:13:55If Sean wakes up and learns his baby is gone, he'll be devastated.
00:13:59Your son or a gamble on a grandchild.
00:14:01Mom, dad, you decide.
00:14:03Since someone's here with my husband, I'll leave.
00:14:07Over two years.
00:14:08I thought he wasn't like my brothers-in-law.
00:14:11Turns out I imagined it all.
00:14:14If they return my divorce agreement and I cut ties with Sean, maybe something can be salvaged.
00:14:21How dare you.
00:14:22Get out.
00:14:24Leave.
00:14:25Now.
00:14:26Stop spouting nonsense here.
00:14:27I'm cursing my son.
00:14:28Why make things so difficult, young mistress?
00:14:31For the Marquis and his wife.
00:14:32I came to this household only to care for the young master.
00:14:36Once he's recovered, if you want me gone.
00:14:38I won't stay and offend you.
00:14:41Go back.
00:14:42As for what you said today, I'll pretend it never happened.
00:14:50A bunch of useless fools.
00:14:52You can't even cure a coma.
00:14:54What good are you?
00:14:55My lord.
00:14:56My lady.
00:14:57The air's condition is truly peculiar.
00:14:59Perhaps Miss Shen was telling the truth.
00:15:02Perhaps Alana should rest somewhere else for now.
00:15:05It may help the young master recover.
00:15:08Guards.
00:15:09Move Alana to the most remote side courtyard.
00:15:11Without my orders, she doesn't take one step outside.
00:15:14My lord.
00:15:15Please, no.
00:15:16I have to stay with him.
00:15:18Please don't send me away.
00:15:19I'm begging you.
00:15:21Let go of me.
00:15:25It works.
00:15:27It really works.
00:15:29Quick, bring Serena Shen here at once.
00:15:31Yes.
00:15:34Young mistress, the air is showing signs of waking.
00:15:37The Marquis and his wife want you there.
00:15:39They say Alana has been sent away and you must care for the air yourself.
00:15:43Is mother-in-law not afraid I might resent my husband's infidelity and deliberately make
00:15:47things difficult so he never wakes up?
00:15:49I wouldn't presume to guess her thoughts.
00:15:51I only came to report her words.
00:15:54I understand.
00:15:55You may go back.
00:15:59Serena, I thought you were a sensible, good daughter.
00:16:01I never imagined you'd be so petty.
00:16:04It's not just one Alana.
00:16:05It could be three or five.
00:16:07A man's taking multiple wives is perfectly normal.
00:16:10Why are you the only one making an issue of it?
00:16:12The day Sean Vance fell unconscious, I told you then, marrying me to gain the high priest's
00:16:17divine merit came with conditions.
00:16:19What conditions?
00:16:20I can't tell you.
00:16:22What I can say is this, if I care for him, he'll never wake up.
00:16:26So I can't care for him.
00:16:28You.
00:16:29How can you be so cruel?
00:16:31He's your husband.
00:16:32How can you let him die?
00:16:34My family must have been cursed for eight generations to marry you.
00:16:39It's not cruelty.
00:16:40Those are simply the conditions.
00:16:42Don't take your anger out on me.
00:16:44Go back and care for Sean Vance.
00:16:46And pray he wakes up soon.
00:16:50That's the Shin family's youngest daughter, Serena, right?
00:16:54I heard she uses her husband blessing fate to defy her husband, disrespect her in-laws,
00:16:58and even made her mother-in-law faint.
00:17:00Exactly.
00:17:01I hear Lord Tristan still hasn't woken up.
00:17:04Who knows whether she's been scheming behind their backs.
00:17:06Some time ago.
00:17:07Didn't we hear that the eldest Shin daughter's husband, General Grant, was badly injured,
00:17:11while the second daughter's husband lost his mind?
00:17:13How is that husband blessing?
00:17:15If you ask me, the Shin daughters lack virtue.
00:17:17They're unworthy of the spiritual merits so it backfired on their husbands.
00:17:20Exactly.
00:17:21Both the General's Manor and Prime Minister's Manor think so.
00:17:24Those two women are kneeling in the ancestral halls, praying for their suffering husbands.
00:17:28She's the only one acting like nothing happened, wandering around as she pleases.
00:17:34Ready the carriage.
00:17:36I'm going to the General's Manor.
00:17:37Wait.
00:17:38Go to the General's Manor and Prime Minister's Manor.
00:17:40Check on my sisters.
00:17:45Young mistress.
00:17:47Victoria and Vivian, ask me to give you a message.
00:17:50Don't worry.
00:17:51They have ways to handle this.
00:17:53Understood.
00:17:54Take this letter to them.
00:17:56Tell them to be careful.
00:17:58Praying for blessings.
00:17:59They have no virtue, yet they mistreat us Shen women.
00:18:03Their prayers may bring not blessings, but disaster.
00:18:12My leg.
00:18:13It's killing me.
00:18:15My lord.
00:18:16What's wrong?
00:18:17Get a doctor.
00:18:18General, madam.
00:18:19The young general fractured his previously uninjured leg and aggravated his old wound.
00:18:24He may never stand again.
00:18:26This is all your fault, Victoria.
00:18:28You offended our ancestors, bringing disaster after disaster on Owen.
00:18:32You're nothing but a curse.
00:18:34I'll send you to the country estate today.
00:18:36You will never return.
00:18:37No.
00:18:38The General's Manor is already in decline.
00:18:40Victoria's marriage was decreed by His Majesty.
00:18:43We can't insult the Emperor.
00:18:44We'll discuss this later.
00:18:47Father, Mother, I have a request.
00:18:49Please divorce me on your son's behalf and let me leave the General's Manor.
00:18:53The High Priest said Shen women bring prosperity to husbands and families, but he never said
00:18:58whether karma backlash would follow.
00:19:00My husband was recovering, but now he's gotten worse.
00:19:03Perhaps this is karma backlash caused by me.
00:19:07So that's it.
00:19:08No wonder.
00:19:10No wonder Owen keeps suffering disasters.
00:19:12If you're afraid divorcing me will anger His Majesty, then let us go to the palace and
00:19:16plead guilty together.
00:19:17We'll ask him to grant our separation.
00:19:19Considering my husband fought for the realm and earned great military honors, His Majesty
00:19:24will surely agree.
00:19:25General, let her separate from Owen.
00:19:28If this continues, Owen may lose his life.
00:19:33Fine, we'll do as you say.
00:19:35Tomorrow, we'll go to the palace and request an imperial separation decree.
00:19:40Thank you both.
00:19:44Your Majesty.
00:19:45My son Gordon had your blessing to marry a daughter of the Shen family, but his fortune
00:19:50turned against him, and now he's dying.
00:19:53I beg your Majesty, giving Gordon's service fighting for our realm, grant Gordon a marital
00:19:57separation from Victoria.
00:19:59I beg your Majesty for mercy.
00:20:01Please allow my son to separate from Victoria.
00:20:04End the karma backlash and save my son's life.
00:20:07I willingly agree to separate from Gordon.
00:20:10Our paths will never cross again.
00:20:11In light of Gordon's service, and Victoria's propriety, granted.
00:20:19Thank you for your Majesty's grace.
00:20:24Victoria.
00:20:25Take this $10,000 banknote.
00:20:28Now you can't say the General's manner treated you unfairly.
00:20:32No.
00:20:33She.
00:20:34She.
00:20:38This will cover you for life.
00:20:40Take it and leave.
00:20:42Never come back.
00:20:44Isn't that the Shen family's eldest, Victoria?
00:20:47I heard she left the young General.
00:20:49The General and his wife did right.
00:20:50They wouldn't make a young woman stay with their dying son and waste her life.
00:20:54They even drew up the separation papers and gave her over half of his years of rewards
00:20:58as compensation.
00:20:59Enough to secure her future.
00:21:01The General's manner treated her so well, yet just because the young General was wounded,
00:21:06she left him.
00:21:07What a shameless social climber, cold and heartless.
00:21:10Didn't they say Shen women have the husband blessing fate?
00:21:13Didn't he recover only after marrying her?
00:21:15Bullshit.
00:21:16Without her, he'd still have recovered and fought on the battlefield.
00:21:19She just got lucky, that's all.
00:21:21Exactly.
00:21:21If he hadn't married her, he might have avoided this whole disaster.
00:21:24I think she doesn't bless husbands.
00:21:26She curses them.
00:21:28I'm finally free of that house.
00:21:30Vivian, Serena.
00:21:32You two need to hurry, too.
00:21:39Vivian.
00:21:40Winston was finally back to his senses for a while.
00:21:43Why has he gone back to being a fool, Vivian?
00:21:46Doesn't your fate bless husbands?
00:21:48This family has always treated you well.
00:21:50Why did Winston suffer this?
00:21:52Tell me, what do we do?
00:21:57Mother, I know a way to cure Winston, if you're willing to try.
00:22:01What is it?
00:22:03If it can cure Winston, I'll do anything.
00:22:05It's simple.
00:22:07Just get rid of his secret mistress, and he'll regain his senses.
00:22:11You?
00:22:12You knew?
00:22:14Yes.
00:22:17Fine.
00:22:18I'll send someone right away.
00:22:21Madam, we had the mistress driven out of the capital.
00:22:28Mom.
00:22:30Winston.
00:22:31You're awake.
00:22:32Thank God.
00:22:33Vivian truly is this family's good luck charm.
00:22:36Mom, what happened?
00:22:38I'm so dizzy.
00:22:40Winston.
00:22:41You really don't remember anything.
00:22:46Where's the young mistress?
00:22:48Madam, remember?
00:22:49The Prime Minister made her kneel and pray at the shrine.
00:22:52What?
00:22:53What are you waiting for?
00:22:55Bring her here, now.
00:22:57Never mind.
00:22:58I'll go myself.
00:22:59Stay here and look after Winston.
00:23:01Winston, get some rest.
00:23:03I'll be right back.
00:23:05The young master has no heir, and his wife has been barren for years.
00:23:09His mistress has also been banished from the capital.
00:23:12If.
00:23:13I seize this chance to bear his child, my future will be bright.
00:23:18Young master, you've been out for days.
00:23:21You must ache all over.
00:23:22I'll wipe your body down now.
00:23:31Sir, I hurt my ankle.
00:23:33Could you lift me up, sir?
00:23:37Don't worry.
00:23:39Just serve me well.
00:23:49Madam, your son has a serious head injury.
00:23:52His condition may worsen.
00:23:54There's nothing I can do.
00:23:56Farewell.
00:23:57Vivian, you said my son would recover.
00:24:00What's going on now?
00:24:01He'd recover if he'd followed my advice.
00:24:04But who knew?
00:24:04He acted rashly as soon as he woke up.
00:24:07So.
00:24:08His fortune turned on him.
00:24:11You're nothing but a lowly maid.
00:24:12Yet you dared seduce my son.
00:24:14This is outrageous.
00:24:15Guards.
00:24:16Drag this maid away.
00:24:18Beat her to death.
00:24:19Madam, madam, I was wrong.
00:24:21Please spare my life.
00:24:24Vivian, this is all that maid's fault.
00:24:26She tried to seduce my son.
00:24:28But he's innocent.
00:24:29Your husband and wife, after all.
00:24:32Please save him.
00:24:33Innocent.
00:24:34If he were truly innocent, karmic backlash wouldn't have struck him.
00:24:37Vivian, even if my son was wrong, he doesn't deserve to die.
00:24:41I promise, if you help him recover, I'll discipline him properly.
00:24:45I'll make him kneel and apologize.
00:24:47Madam, there is a way to save him.
00:24:49Would you try anything?
00:24:51Yes.
00:24:52Anything.
00:24:52Tell me.
00:24:53It's simple.
00:24:54Let my husband and me get divorced.
00:24:56Then let the court physician treat him.
00:24:58He'll improve.
00:25:00The emperor decreed this marriage.
00:25:02It's no game.
00:25:02I thought you were a good wife, who'd stand by my son through thick and thin.
00:25:06I never thought.
00:25:07You'd be so cold and heartless.
00:25:09I'll forget you said that.
00:25:11Never say it again.
00:25:13No matter what happens to my son, you'll stay in the prime minister's manor.
00:25:17You're going nowhere.
00:25:20Replace all the maids here.
00:25:22Keep only male servants.
00:25:24Guard the young mistress.
00:25:25Don't let her leave.
00:25:26She must stay with my son at all times.
00:25:29Yes.
00:25:30Yes.
00:25:32Looks like I'm not far from freedom.
00:25:36My lady, why keep Vivian confined?
00:25:38This can't go on.
00:25:40Let her and Leonard separate.
00:25:42No.
00:25:42Her fate brings her husband luck.
00:25:45If she leaves Leonard, who will bring him good fortune?
00:25:48Shen women may bring husbands luck, but Leonard must be able to bear it.
00:25:52Just look at him now.
00:25:53Look what he's become.
00:25:55Do you know whom I saw at court today?
00:25:57Who?
00:25:58General Cole.
00:26:00So what if you saw him?
00:26:02What's so surprising?
00:26:04It's not the man himself that matters, but the state he's in now.
00:26:07He looks positively radiant.
00:26:09You know what happened.
00:26:10Young General Gordon was once trampled all over by a horse, then fooled around with his
00:26:14mistress, leaving him crippled for life.
00:26:16By all rights, his father shouldn't be so cheerful, so I asked him about it.
00:26:20What did he say?
00:26:22Did he find some way to cure Gordon?
00:26:24Yes.
00:26:25There is a way, separating from a Shen woman.
00:26:28Separate.
00:26:29Yes.
00:26:29Since Gordon and Victoria separated, his health has steadily improved.
00:26:33He's still frail, but his paralyzed limbs have regained sensation.
00:26:36The royal physician says he'll never fully recover, but he can regain basic mobility.
00:26:41So, what Vivian said was true.
00:26:43Let her leave.
00:26:44It may save Leonard.
00:26:46No.
00:26:46Leonard avoids women now and is getting proper care.
00:26:49He'll recover without separating.
00:26:50Are you gambling with our son's life?
00:26:52What if Leonard never wakes up again?
00:26:57If Leonard separates from Vivian, I'm afraid he'll lose his good fortune, and our entire
00:27:02manor will lose its luck too.
00:27:03These past few years have gone so well.
00:27:06You know that better than anyone.
00:27:08Then let her live outside the manor for a while and see.
00:27:11If Leonard doesn't improve, we'll find another way.
00:27:15I suppose we must.
00:27:19They're here.
00:27:20Who is it?
00:27:22What brings you here, sis?
00:27:24Did you get out too?
00:27:26Not yet.
00:27:27The Prime Minister's Manor only let me move out for now.
00:27:30It's okay.
00:27:31Since they let you move out, your marital separation can't be far off.
00:27:35Hopefully.
00:27:36After days confined at the Prime Minister's Manor, I have no idea what's happening outside.
00:27:40How's little sister?
00:27:41Why don't we invite her over?
00:27:45Little sister's in a bad spot right now.
00:27:47She probably can't get away.
00:27:52Has the heir woken at all?
00:27:54I've stayed by the heir's bedside for days.
00:27:57He hasn't woken once.
00:28:00And what?
00:28:00Speak.
00:28:02And.
00:28:03The doctor says he's getting worse each day.
00:28:06If this continues, I'm afraid.
00:28:11Bring Eleanor here.
00:28:13Yes, ma'am.
00:28:18Madam, you've finally come around and we'll let our family reunite.
00:28:26Drink it, and we can talk.
00:28:29Madam, what is this?
00:28:31I won't drink it.
00:28:33Not the easy way?
00:28:34Fine.
00:28:35The hard way.
00:28:36Nanny Margaret, teach her some manners.
00:28:39Yes, ma'am.
00:28:40I won't drink it.
00:28:41I'm carrying the heir's own child.
00:28:44You can't touch me.
00:28:47Send her to the estate outside the city.
00:28:49Never let her return to the capital.
00:28:51Yes, ma'am.
00:29:01Mom.
00:29:03Sean.
00:29:03Sean.
00:29:04You're finally awake.
00:29:05Thank goodness.
00:29:08Sean.
00:29:09You just woke up.
00:29:10Don't move.
00:29:12Get the court physician.
00:29:20Doctor, how is Sean?
00:29:22My lady.
00:29:23The heir's out of danger.
00:29:24He only needs rest.
00:29:26Oh, thank goodness.
00:29:31Where's Alana?
00:29:33Focus on recovering.
00:29:35Forget about her.
00:29:36Mom, how can you say that?
00:29:38Alana is carrying my child.
00:29:40Alana Reed left the capital.
00:29:42The baby's gone too.
00:29:43What?
00:29:44The baby's gone?
00:29:45Was Serena behind this?
00:29:51Serena, you evil woman.
00:29:52You can't have a child, so you won't let anyone else have one?
00:29:56You took the divorce agreement.
00:29:58Why didn't you leave?
00:30:00Are you really shameless enough to cling to me forever?
00:30:07Still want to fight?
00:30:09Knock it off.
00:30:10You just recovered.
00:30:11Serena, you'll pay for this.
00:30:13You killed my child.
00:30:15I won't let this go.
00:30:17Explain yourself.
00:30:18How did I kill your child?
00:30:20You're still pretending?
00:30:21You poisoned Alana and drove her out of the capital,
00:30:24forbidding her from seeing me, you monster.
00:30:26I won't let you get away with this.
00:30:28I poisoned her.
00:30:30Go ask around.
00:30:31Everyone in the manor knows I was under house arrest
00:30:33and couldn't even leave my room.
00:30:35How could I poison Alana and kill your child?
00:30:37You couldn't leave, but you could order a servant to poison her.
00:30:41Then answer me this.
00:30:43Why would I hurt her?
00:30:44Because you were jealous that I loved her
00:30:46and she was carrying my child.
00:30:49That blow really scrambled your brains.
00:30:51Don't you remember?
00:30:53I'd already asked to leave you.
00:30:55I don't even want you.
00:30:57Why would I be jealous that she's carrying your child?
00:30:59But, then, what about Alana?
00:31:02Who was behind it?
00:31:04Use your brain.
00:31:05Who would do such a thing?
00:31:08No need to guess.
00:31:10I gave the order to abort Alana's baby and drive her out of the capital.
00:31:18Mom, was it you?
00:31:20Why would you do this?
00:31:22Alana is carrying my child, your own grandchild.
00:31:25I did it for you.
00:31:26For me?
00:31:26Yes.
00:31:27Serena's fortune backlash hit you, and you wouldn't wake up.
00:31:30If you stayed unconscious, you could have died.
00:31:33All I wanted was to save your life.
00:31:35I had no other choice.
00:31:36Fortune backlash, my ass.
00:31:38She fooled all of you.
00:31:40Everything I have today, I earned through my own hard work.
00:31:43She had nothing to do with it.
00:31:45Enough.
00:31:46Stop lying to yourself.
00:31:48You know what a spoiled brat you were, don't you?
00:31:52Without Serena, do you think you'd be deputy justice minister?
00:31:55Everyone's here.
00:31:56Good.
00:31:57Let's discuss the divorce.
00:31:59The divorce agreement I sent was intercepted by mother.
00:32:02I assume it's gone now.
00:32:03Why don't you write another?
00:32:07She was telling the truth?
00:32:09So it wasn't that she wouldn't leave.
00:32:11You wouldn't let her.
00:32:12Serena, what are you talking about?
00:32:14Couples fight all the time.
00:32:16How did this turn into divorce again?
00:32:18Madam, Sean has given his heart to another.
00:32:21We should divorce.
00:32:23Whether he remarries or takes a concubine.
00:32:25Either way, no more trouble.
00:32:28An imperial marriage is hard to end, but it's not impossible.
00:32:32Why don't Sean and I go to the palace tomorrow?
00:32:40I spoke to you first to give you a way out.
00:32:43Not so you'd push your luck.
00:32:46Sean was right.
00:32:47You married above your station.
00:32:49Know your place.
00:32:50Just because you pushed Sean to better himself for two years, and we treated you better,
00:32:55don't think you can run this house.
00:32:57Yeah.
00:32:58Have some shame.
00:33:00Glad you understand.
00:33:04What are you doing?
00:33:08You.
00:33:11Come on.
00:33:13Hit me again.
00:33:14Let's see who's faster.
00:33:16Serena, don't you dare.
00:33:20Serena.
00:33:21What exactly do you want?
00:33:23What do I want?
00:33:25Don't you forget.
00:33:26I never wanted this marriage.
00:33:29You begged me to marry him.
00:33:36Since we've come this far, forcing ourselves to remain a family will only make this home miserable.
00:33:43We should calm down and discuss a divorce.
00:33:50What do you want?
00:33:51I only want a divorce.
00:33:54Nothing else.
00:33:56This marriage was decreed by his majesty.
00:33:59The emperor must approve the divorce.
00:34:01We can't rush this.
00:34:02Let Sean go.
00:34:03We'll discuss this properly.
00:34:05Serena Shen, you.
00:34:12Marky Vance is imperial kin and has great influence with his majesty.
00:34:16It's only a marriage decree.
00:34:18I'm sure you can find a way to secure his majesty's approval.
00:34:22I'll await your good news.
00:34:46Move, old madam sent this.
00:34:49She says you've gone too far, young mistress.
00:34:51Spend the next few days reading in your room and calming down.
00:35:01What else?
00:35:03She must have said more than that.
00:35:05Your mother-in-law chose two maids for Sean.
00:35:07Once he's recovered, she'll make them his concubines.
00:35:11She wants you to be...
00:35:12Generous.
00:35:14I know.
00:35:15Why stop at two?
00:35:16A man of Sean's status needs at least four.
00:35:26Can't use the front gate.
00:35:28I'll climb the wall.
00:35:41Serena, you finally made it.
00:35:43We thought you couldn't get away.
00:35:44I couldn't get away at first.
00:35:46She grounded me and tried to impose her rules, but I don't follow her rules.
00:35:55Sis, don't you think my mother-in-law is clever?
00:35:57I only hinted at it twice, yet she figured out how fortune backlash works.
00:36:02You knew she was smart, yet you blabbed?
00:36:04Now it's come back to bite you.
00:36:06I just thought my issues with Leonard had nothing to do with her.
00:36:09Leonard's already suffered the karma backlash.
00:36:12That should have been enough.
00:36:13She was always good to me.
00:36:15One last favor couldn't hurt.
00:36:17Who knew she'd suddenly turn on me?
00:36:19Her son's her own flesh and blood.
00:36:21A daughter-in-law just marries in.
00:36:22If she's unhappy, she can replace you.
00:36:25Given the choice, she'll choose her son.
00:36:27She hasn't changed.
00:36:29You're just too gullible.
00:36:40I'm sorry.
00:36:43Don't worry, sis.
00:36:45I found the medicine Vivian asked for.
00:36:50What medicine did Vivian have you find?
00:36:54Whoever takes it will appear infertile.
00:37:01It really exists?
00:37:03Great.
00:37:04Then Vivian has a chance to leave the Prime Minister's manor.
00:37:08Exactly.
00:37:09Leonard has no heir yet.
00:37:10His family won't accept him staying childless forever.
00:37:14The Hayes already know what caused the karma backlash.
00:37:17Once Vivian fakes infertility, after a while, they'll let her go.
00:37:22But...
00:37:24Could the medicine harm her?
00:37:26Could it leave her unable to conceive?
00:37:29Don't worry, sis.
00:37:31We already had someone test it.
00:37:33It's harmless.
00:37:34But it only lasts three days.
00:37:38That's good.
00:37:42Vivian, take it.
00:37:44I hope you escape this misery soon.
00:37:50It's so bitter.
00:37:52Drink up.
00:37:53Bitter medicine beats a bitter life.
00:38:03Mother, I haven't conceived in years.
00:38:06I went to see a doctor.
00:38:08He says I may never conceive.
00:38:10I'm afraid I can't give my husband an heir.
00:38:13Really?
00:38:15Vivian, weren't you perfectly healthy?
00:38:17Why would you struggle to conceive?
00:38:19I don't know.
00:38:21That's what the doctor told me.
00:38:23Maybe this is just my fate.
00:38:27Send for the doctor.
00:38:31Doctor, examine my daughter-in-law.
00:38:33See if she has trouble conceiving.
00:38:38Madam, Vivian's blood and energy are depleted.
00:38:42She'll struggle to conceive.
00:38:44Leonard's impairment is easing.
00:38:45That should be good news.
00:38:47But now you're...
00:38:49The Lee family needs an heir.
00:38:52Think again, Vivian.
00:38:54Is there any way to break the backlash?
00:38:56If it can heal Leonard and give us an heir, I'll do anything.
00:39:00I won't hide it from you anymore.
00:39:02There's no cure.
00:39:03If he gets involved with another woman, backlash is inevitable.
00:39:07Only divorcing my husband can break it.
00:39:10Fine.
00:39:11I promise.
00:39:13Once Leonard recovers, you may divorce him.
00:39:16I won't interfere.
00:39:24Fun, don't run.
00:39:28When I learned I'd marry Winston Lee, rumored to be cross-eyed, crooked-mouthed, and always
00:39:33drooling, I worried day and night.
00:39:35But when I finally met Winston, I found the rumors wildly wrong.
00:39:40My love, do you like my painting?
00:39:50My love, you paint so well.
00:39:52Teach me.
00:39:53I want you to teach me to paint.
00:40:06Once he recovered, his art and poetry flourished.
00:40:09His fame grew, as did his social life.
00:40:12A rift formed between us.
00:40:14The day he was hurt was our third wedding anniversary.
00:40:17I'd planned to have a real talk with him, but instead, I heard he'd been struck and badly injured.
00:40:25At first, I thought it was just an injury.
00:40:27But day after day, he showed no improvement.
00:40:30That's when I grew suspicious.
00:40:31When I looked into it, I discovered he'd been keeping a mistress.
00:40:44My love, how did we get here?
00:40:47Wasn't I painting at Moonlit Pavilion?
00:40:52Honey, you were injured.
00:40:53Your idiocy flared up, and you forgot a lot.
00:40:56Idiocy?
00:40:57Impossible.
00:40:58How could I have idiocy?
00:41:02If you don't believe me, go ask your parents.
00:41:05They've been worried for so long.
00:41:07They'll be thrilled to know you've recovered.
00:41:09Everything else can wait.
00:41:11Go see your parents first.
00:41:13Okay.
00:41:18Goodbye.
00:41:21Someone, come here.
00:41:24Take these two letters, deliver one to the suburban Hot Spring estate, to Victoria Vance,
00:41:29and the other to Serena Vance at the Marquises' Manor.
00:41:32Make sure they get them.
00:41:33Yes.
00:41:39Vivian finally left the Prime Minister's Manor and separated from Leonard.
00:41:43That's wonderful.
00:41:48No.
00:41:49This is huge.
00:41:50I have to go see Vivian.
00:42:01Serena Vance.
00:42:02My son is heir to this house and your husband.
00:42:05You merely took in a maid.
00:42:07How could you do this to him?
00:42:10Mother, why would you say that?
00:42:11I don't understand.
00:42:13Please explain.
00:42:14What exactly happened to my husband?
00:42:16What happened?
00:42:17My son is paralyzed on one side, and it's all your fault.
00:42:20The other day, you said a man of your husband's standing should have at least four concubines.
00:42:24Your mother-in-law got angry and found him two more.
00:42:27As soon as Sean felt a little better, she sent all four women to his quarters.
00:42:30For days, he indulged in his concubines, oblivious to everything else.
00:42:34Alana was at the estate outside town.
00:42:36Somehow, she heard the news and escaped back here.
00:42:38She went crying to Sean.
00:42:40Sean's heart softened, so he let her stay.
00:42:43Last night, they shared a bed.
00:42:44In the heat of the moment, they both fell out of bed.
00:42:47Alana injured her back, while Sean's fall left him paralyzed on one side.
00:42:51I haven't even seen my husband in days.
00:42:53How could I have hurt him?
00:42:55And I already warned you.
00:42:57Every benefit comes at a price.
00:42:59Judging by what happened today, I take it neither of you asked my husband what price he'd have to pay.
00:43:06Actually, there's an easy fix.
00:43:08Give me the divorce agreement.
00:43:10Once Sean and I are no longer tied, our karmic bond will break, and there'll be no price to pay.
00:43:15Never.
00:43:16You did this to my son, and now you want to walk away.
00:43:20You won't get off that easily.
00:43:23I confined you to your room to reflect, yet you go out carousing every day.
00:43:27You show this household's rules no respect at all.
00:43:30Today, I'll teach you a proper lesson and show you who really runs this house.
00:43:36Madam, isn't it possible that if you punish me, then next time, Sean's karma backlash won't just leave him half
00:43:42paralyzed, but completely paralyzed.
00:43:44Or even cost him his life.
00:43:48Don't talk nonsense.
00:43:50Sean will be fine.
00:43:53What exactly do you want?
00:43:55I've already told you.
00:43:56I want a divorce.
00:43:58You two refused and stopped me.
00:44:00If you two hadn't stopped me, Sean wouldn't be in this state now.
00:44:05Is there really no room for negotiation?
00:44:07Unless you want Sean unlucky every day.
00:44:10And suffer worse karmic backlash.
00:44:13Aren't you afraid I'll kill you?
00:44:15If you can bear the consequences, Marquis.
00:44:18Sean merely broke his promise, and this is what became of him.
00:44:23If I die...
00:44:24Fine, I agree.
00:44:26I'll go plead guilty to his majesty.
00:44:29I'll ask his majesty to let you divorce Sean.
00:44:33But until Sean recovers, you are not to leave this manor.
00:44:37Guards, escort the young mistress to a room.
00:44:40Let go.
00:44:41I can walk myself.
00:44:45Young mistress, wake up.
00:44:47I have urgent news.
00:44:49What is it?
00:44:50Young mistress, the Lee family's young master, Winston Lee, is here to see you.
00:44:55Marquis Vance, and his wife are waiting in the front courtyard.
00:44:58They specifically sent me to ask you to join them.
00:45:01Winston Lee.
00:45:03What does he want with me?
00:45:05I've had no dealings with him.
00:45:07If he's here for me, it's probably to ask about Vivian.
00:45:13Tell him.
00:45:14I won't see him.
00:45:15Young mistress, please.
00:45:17The Marquis and his wife are waiting.
00:45:19They ordered me to bring you.
00:45:20If you don't go, I'll be punished.
00:45:23Please have mercy.
00:45:26All right.
00:45:27Get up.
00:45:28I'll go to the front courtyard.
00:45:30This isn't your fault.
00:45:31Don't blame yourself.
00:45:33Let's see what Winston is up to.
00:45:41Little sister, there you are.
00:45:43I've been looking everywhere for you.
00:45:44Little sister, do you know where Vivian went?
00:45:47After I saw my parents yesterday, I came home, and she was gone.
00:45:51If I did something wrong and upset her, she should just tell me.
00:45:53I'd apologize and mend my ways.
00:45:55But she just walked out.
00:45:57What's that about?
00:45:57Master Winston, why fool yourself?
00:46:00What you did, and how much Vivian knows, didn't Lady Lee tell you?
00:46:11It was just for show.
00:46:14I didn't know she cared that much.
00:46:17Just for show?
00:46:19My second sister's brushwork rivals yours.
00:46:22If she went out to trade ideas with friends, lost track of time, and even stayed out all night,
00:46:27would you see nothing wrong with that?
00:46:30She's a woman.
00:46:31How can a woman stay out all night and freely trade ideas with men?
00:46:35So what if she's a woman?
00:46:36Must she be your stepping stone, lifting you higher and higher while she sinks lower and lower?
00:46:41After what you just said, I won't tell you where my sister went.
00:46:44You don't deserve to know.
00:46:46You promised to stand by her, so don't hide behind just for show, as an excuse to justify your cheating.
00:47:04Darling, remember what I said when we first married?
00:47:13If you remember, you'll get better.
00:47:22My lady, open the door.
00:47:25Stop.
00:47:30Lady Serena, bad news.
00:47:32Your second sister was taken by Master Winston Lee to the Prime Minister's manor.
00:47:36Your eldest sister is already there.
00:47:38She sent me to let you know and ask you to hurry over.
00:47:54The Prime Minister and his wife must have revealed the truth about the backlash.
00:48:05Victoria, little sis.
00:48:11Leonard, stop.
00:48:13You and Vivian are already divorced.
00:48:15Forcing her back here today was wrong.
00:48:18Enough of this nonsense.
00:48:19Dad, I don't want a divorce.
00:48:20I know I was wrong.
00:48:22I'll never do it again.
00:48:23Please let Vivian stay.
00:48:24Shut up.
00:48:25Don't you know what you've done?
00:48:27You kept a mistress.
00:48:29That triggered the backlash.
00:48:30Leave her alone.
00:48:32You're a disgrace.
00:48:34If Vivian hadn't spared you for old times' sake, you'd be a fool again.
00:48:38Think you'd still be standing here?
00:48:40Prime Minister Hayes is right.
00:48:42My sister and Leonard were never meant to be.
00:48:45Ending their marriage cut their losses in time.
00:48:47Now they can each move on.
00:48:48But judging by Leonard, he still won't accept it.
00:48:52Please, Prime Minister, reign in Leonard.
00:48:55Don't let him do this again.
00:48:57Dragging a woman here by force and tarnishing my sister's name.
00:49:01Of course.
00:49:02I'll make sure my son is disciplined.
00:49:05I won't let him bother your second sister again.
00:49:08You promised our little sister you'd seek royal approval
00:49:12to allow her separation from Air Vance.
00:49:14How is that coming along?
00:49:21Dad, don't.
00:49:23I remember now.
00:49:24I remember everything.
00:49:26When we married, I told Serena she'd be my only wife.
00:49:29I'd never take another wife or betray her.
00:49:32Lately, I've been in the wrong.
00:49:33I was a fool.
00:49:35I broke my promise and caused all this trouble.
00:49:38I swear I'll change.
00:49:40Please, give me one more chance, Serena.
00:49:43Sean, let it go.
00:49:45The Shen women's fortune is too much for our family and more than we deserve.
00:49:50You and Serena were never a match.
00:49:52Dad, do you really want a good-for-nothing son everyone despises?
00:49:56I really will change.
00:49:58From now on, I'll rein myself in.
00:50:00No more causing trouble.
00:50:01No more chasing women.
00:50:02I'll build a good life with Serena.
00:50:05Okay?
00:50:07Mr. Vance, all this begging.
00:50:10Is it because you can't let my sister go or can't give up the easy life her auspicious aura brings?
00:50:21You broke your wedding vows.
00:50:22Your auspicious aura is long gone.
00:50:25Now bad luck follows you and nothing goes your way.
00:50:28And now you beg so desperately.
00:50:30You want my little sister to stay for one reason, to use her auspicious aura to get back on your
00:50:34feet and start over.
00:50:35So, answer me this.
00:50:37If you're promoted someday and gain even more prestige with wealth and power, can you really stay faithful, stop chasing
00:50:44other women, and never break your word again?
00:50:52I, I swear I can.
00:50:54Sean, don't.
00:50:55Men in the Vance family have never been faithful.
00:50:57Even if you swear today, if you break your word someday and suffer karmic backlash again, your fate will be
00:51:02even worse.
00:51:03What will your mother and I do?
00:51:05We can't survive another ordeal like that.
00:51:07Dad, I don't want to go back to being a worthless nobody everyone laughs at.
00:51:12Besides, if you hadn't beaten me so badly, I wouldn't have been gravely injured and left so weak, reduced to
00:51:18this.
00:51:20This isn't all my fault.
00:51:23You ungrateful wretch.
00:51:25You were at fault first, yet you show no remorse.
00:51:28Now you dare blame your father.
00:51:29Back then, your father was trying to make Serena stay.
00:51:32He only went that far to save you.
00:51:34Now you use it as an excuse to dodge blame.
00:51:37Can't you tell right from wrong, you scoundrel.
00:51:49Thank you, Lord and Lady Vance.
00:51:52Serena, finally, you're free too.
00:51:56From now on, the three of us are bound by nothing.
00:51:59The sky is ours to soar, and the sea is ours to roam.
00:52:03That's right.
00:52:04From now on, our lives are in our own hands.
00:52:07But first, I need to go to the Marquis Manor and take back what belongs to me.
00:52:14Serena, we'll go with you.
00:52:15We won't let anyone bully you.
00:52:17All right.
00:52:18Tomorrow, we'll all go to the Manor.
00:52:20Then you can see for yourselves.
00:52:22Over the years, I've saved quite a fortune.
00:52:25Then we can't wait to see it.
00:52:43Slow down, General.
00:52:44Don't reopen your wound.
00:52:50Rua, wait.
00:52:52Is it true?
00:52:53Was it really because I took a concubine and fathered a child that I suffered karmic backlash
00:52:59and ended up severely wounded?
00:53:01Now that it's come to this, I have no reason to lie anymore.
00:53:04On our wedding night, I made one thing perfectly clear.
00:53:07If the day ever came when you wanted a concubine or children with another woman, you should
00:53:12tell me first, so we could part on good terms.
00:53:15Why didn't you tell me?
00:53:20When your mother-in-law sent that maid to serve you, why didn't you tell me?
00:53:25Why did you hide it from me?
00:53:27I, I didn't mean to hide it from you.
00:53:29Mom said that maid was only there to tend to my daily needs.
00:53:32I never thought it would come to this.
00:53:34I was drunk that night.
00:53:35I lost my head and made a mistake.
00:53:38You're quite something, General.
00:53:41Drunk for two whole years.
00:53:48So, just because I had a child, you made me lose everything when I was at the top?
00:53:55We were husband and wife once.
00:53:57How can you be so heartless?
00:53:59It's because we were married.
00:54:00That I don't want this to get ugly.
00:54:05Victoria, what if Gordon keeps harassing you?
00:54:10If he won't leave with dignity, I'll make him.
00:54:15Relax, Victoria.
00:54:17Soon, he won't have time to keep bothering you.
00:54:23General.
00:54:24Are you really throwing my son and me out?
00:54:27I have no skills, and our son's still little.
00:54:30How will we survive?
00:54:34Your wife has left.
00:54:36She's not coming back.
00:54:39Let go.
00:54:40In broad daylight, you're sobbing like this.
00:54:43Have you no shame?
00:54:44You've utterly disgraced the General's manner.
00:54:59Marky Vance.
00:55:00According to the divorce agreement, I'm here for what belongs to me.
00:55:04Yours.
00:55:05You married into this family with nothing to your name.
00:55:08Now you're leaving, and you want to take things.
00:55:13This right here is everything you own.
00:55:16Take this junk and get out.
00:55:19Eldest sister.
00:55:20Second sister.
00:55:21I'll handle this myself.
00:55:23Marky Vance.
00:55:24Is that what you want, too?
00:55:27Yuru may have been blunt and rather harsh, but she's right.
00:55:32Fight, fight, fight.
00:55:33This family's shamelessness is truly eye-opening.
00:55:37Have you all forgotten that all these years, when the estates' restaurants and shops were
00:55:42about to go under, I was the one who took over that mess?
00:55:45Who, step by step, built these businesses into daily gold mines, famous across the land?
00:55:51Now, everything you eat and the clothes you wear, everything you use didn't I earn it all
00:55:55for this estate?
00:55:56But now look at you.
00:55:58You eat, then smash the pot.
00:56:00Once full, you curse the cook.
00:56:02How are you any different from fools?
00:56:04You.
00:56:05You.
00:56:06You ungrateful wretch.
00:56:09You sharp-tongued little fool.
00:56:12Our manor's inns and shops make a fortune every day.
00:56:14You had nothing to do with it.
00:56:16Without you, Serena, we've got plenty of others.
00:56:18Don't flatter yourself.
00:56:20You really think the manor can't survive without you?
00:56:23We'll see about that.
00:56:25Let's see how long its businesses survive without me.
00:56:29Today, you'd better give me what's mine.
00:56:32Or else.
00:56:33Or else what?
00:56:34We won't give it back today.
00:56:36What can you do?
00:56:37Once you leave the manor, you're just a lowly commoner.
00:56:40How dare you threaten us?
00:56:43Serena, maybe let it go.
00:56:45We're no match for their power.
00:56:47We can't beat them.
00:56:48Serena, if they won't pay, forget it.
00:56:50I've got my share from the general's manor.
00:56:53Enough to keep us comfortable for life.
00:56:55Victoria, Vivian, we have our pride.
00:56:57Even gods demand respect.
00:56:59Besides, it was mine to begin with.
00:57:02Why should I hand it over?
00:57:03Exactly.
00:57:05Sure, your manor is rich and powerful.
00:57:07If you're shameless enough to refuse to pay me, I can't do anything to you.
00:57:12But don't forget, I earned that money after I married into this manor.
00:57:17It carries my good fortune.
00:57:19If you insist on stealing it, fortune backlash will strike.
00:57:24I can't promise what'll happen.
00:57:27Dad, I don't want to get hurt again.
00:57:30Or be stuck in bed.
00:57:32Give her the share that's rightfully hers.
00:57:34It's okay, Sean.
00:57:35I think Serena's just bluffing.
00:57:38You and Serena are divorced now.
00:57:40She's got the divorce papers.
00:57:42No way we'll still face this fortune backlash.
00:57:44Enough.
00:57:47Would you gamble Sean's life on that?
00:57:53Fine.
00:57:54Butler, return her share of the money and fool.
00:57:57Yes.
00:58:10Sis, Serena.
00:58:12All these years, you've made this much money.
00:58:27Have you heard?
00:58:28The three Shin sisters used their husband blessing fate to wreak havoc on their in-laws.
00:58:32Their in-laws finally had enough and cast them all out.
00:58:35That's not all.
00:58:36They left their in-laws after extorting a fortune.
00:58:39Greedy vultures.
00:58:40Exactly.
00:58:41Husband blessing, my foot, they're a curse.
00:58:43You're to ruin families and take lives.
00:58:49So many wagons.
00:58:51They're loaded with treasure.
00:58:52How much is all that worth?
00:58:53Millions of dollars, at least.
00:58:55Those Shin women are ruthless.
00:58:57They extorted all this from the Marquis' estate.
00:58:59Listen, everyone.
00:59:00The three Shin sisters have no morals.
00:59:02They're heartless.
00:59:03They don't deserve this wealth.
00:59:05Let's take it back and give it to those who need it.
00:59:07Yeah, take it back.
00:59:08Give it to those in need.
00:59:09Take it back.
00:59:18El, Elda's sister, what do we do?
00:59:21They're taking the treasure.
00:59:25What do we do?
00:59:27They're really going to rob us.
00:59:29Keep yourself safe.
00:59:30Let them take it.
00:59:32Afterward, we'll make every one of them pay.
00:59:35Don't panic.
00:59:36I came prepared.
00:59:45I hired guards ahead of time.
00:59:47With them here, nothing will go wrong.
00:59:50Good thing Elda's sister planned ahead.
00:59:52I was scared to death.
00:59:54Let's go.
01:00:03Finally, it's all over.
01:00:06We're free.
01:00:08Yeah, it's all over.
01:00:09And with all this money, we'll never have to worry again.
01:00:13Come to think of it, we've been away from home for years.
01:00:16We should all go home and see mom.
01:00:32Dad, what are you doing here?
01:00:34If I hadn't come, you'd be running wild.
01:00:39I heard.
01:00:40You've all separated from your husbands.
01:01:04Dad, that's only half the saying.
01:01:06Wives obey husbands.
01:01:08But if he's unjust, she may remarry.
01:01:10Our husbands are all immoral.
01:01:12They abused us.
01:01:13Our separations were fully justified.
01:01:15How dare you? I'm your father. I'm always right, and you dare argue? This is your last chance. I've summoned
01:01:23all your in-laws here. When they arrive, bow your heads and admit you were wrong. Beg their forgiveness, and
01:01:29this will all be over. Welcome, my lords. Your presence honors my humble home.
01:01:35So you all tipped him off. I wondered why father suddenly came here.
01:01:42Serena, don't blame me. I had no choice but to resort to this. I just want you back.
01:01:49Vivian, I wronged you before. I know I was wrong. Please forgive me this once. I'll treat you right from
01:01:56now on.
01:01:57Victoria, I've driven out my mistress and my illegitimate son. Just come back to me. I'll let bygones be bygones.
01:02:05Why are you still standing there? I've brought your husbands here for you. They're giving you another chance.
01:02:11Kneel and bow to them right now, and beg their forgiveness.
01:02:14Tim.
01:02:16Get moving. Fine.
01:02:18You think you're independent now, beyond your own father's control?
01:02:22Today, I'll teach you a lesson by our family rules.
01:02:34Mom? What are you doing here?
01:02:35If I hadn't come, you'd have been bullied by some scumbag.
01:02:38Lee. What are you doing here?
01:02:41I'm enforcing the Shin family rules. This is none of your business.
01:02:45Why am I here? To stop you from throwing my daughter into a living hell again.
01:02:50A living hell? How is it a living hell?
01:02:53You never consulted our daughters or got my consent.
01:02:56You married them off to men with all kinds of flaws.
01:02:59How is that not a living hell?
01:03:00Nonsense. The husbands I chose for our three daughters are all royal or noble, powerful and high-ranking.
01:03:06Our daughters are the ones marrying up.
01:03:08It's their good fortune. I only want what's best for them.
01:03:13What's best for them?
01:03:14More like what's best for your own selfish ambitions.
01:03:17You used their marriages to curry favor with the powerful, trading your daughters for status.
01:03:22When have you ever considered them?
01:03:24You. What nonsense.
01:03:26Parents arrange marriages with a matchmaker.
01:03:29How could I possibly harm them?
01:03:30Oh, you'd like to harm them.
01:03:32Too bad you're not capable of it.
01:03:34What do you mean by that?
01:03:36Everyone knows the three Shen daughters received the high priest's divine merit.
01:03:41But no one knows why it was bestowed on my three daughters.
01:03:45The emperor grew decadent with age.
01:03:47The people were outraged.
01:03:48The high priest warned him repeatedly, but to no avail.
01:03:52The emperor ordered his execution.
01:03:55He fled to the docks that night, already gravely wounded.
01:03:58The soldiers were closing in.
01:04:01Ma'am, I'm the imperial high priest.
01:04:04Please, take my body home and bury me there.
01:04:07Don't worry, sir. I'll see it done.
01:04:10I'm dying.
01:04:11To repay you, I'll give half my life's divine merit to your husband.
01:04:15It will become fortune energy and bless the Shen family for life.
01:04:18I'll accept the divine merit, but not for my husband.
01:04:21I want it for my three daughters.
01:04:23That's against the rules.
01:04:25Merit must go to the family head.
01:04:27Sir, my daughters have led hard lives.
01:04:29They'll eventually marry into other households.
01:04:32I only ask that this merit keep them safe for life.
01:04:35I'll care for my husband, but I worry about our daughters.
01:04:38Fine.
01:04:39As you wish.
01:04:40The merit will go to your daughters.
01:04:42But on one condition.
01:04:43The merit takes effect once they marry, blessing husband and home while keeping them safe.
01:04:49Thank you, sir.
01:04:50The high priest and I agreed.
01:04:52My daughters would get the merit.
01:04:54It would activate after marriage, blessing husband and home.
01:04:58But I never imagined.
01:04:59That for your own gain.
01:05:01You'd exploit the merit and marry them off to such vile men.
01:05:04Leaving them miserable.
01:05:06The book of destiny never warned of karmic backlash.
01:05:09The high priest has great divine merit.
01:05:12He'd never impose such a heartless and deadly karmic backlash.
01:05:15What did you sisters do to it?
01:05:17Mr. Vance is right.
01:05:19Had we known about the backlash, why would we have married you?
01:05:23You must have tampered with it to ruin us on purpose.
01:05:26That's right.
01:05:27You did this on purpose.
01:05:29You used divine merit as an excuse to destroy our futures and take our wealth.
01:05:33Whatever occurred to you, had already occurred to me.
01:05:36After the high priest wrote the book, he handed it to me himself.
01:05:39I asked him right then, if my daughters enriched their in-laws,
01:05:42that those families were cruel and mistreated my daughters, what would happen to them?
01:05:50Sir.
01:05:51I want to add one condition.
01:05:53Anyone my daughters marry in the future must be faithful to them.
01:05:56If they break that vow, every blessing from divine merit must be returned in full,
01:06:00and they'll suffer karmic backlash.
01:06:02Madam.
01:06:03This defies heaven's law.
01:06:05Karmic backlash is far too severe.
01:06:08I want my daughters to live happily.
01:06:10I won't have them spend their lives giving everything to strangers, only to meet a miserable
01:06:14end.
01:06:15If this book's benefits for my daughters depend on their in-laws' character, we'd rather do
01:06:20without it.
01:06:22Wait, madam.
01:06:24Alright, alright.
01:06:26I'll agree to your condition.
01:06:29Mom.
01:06:31After bringing the book of destiny home, I sold some land and shops and hired renowned
01:06:36teachers based on each daughter's interests.
01:06:38Victoria wanted to learn combat, so I hired a master martial artist to train her.
01:06:43Vivian loved poetry and painting, so I found a highly accomplished female scholar to teach
01:06:47her.
01:06:47Serena loved business and accounting, so I personally taught her how to manage our estates.
01:06:53Later, the former emperor died.
01:06:55After the new emperor took the throne, he honored the high priest's loyalty and ordered a memorial
01:07:00for him.
01:07:00But you, Charles Vance, that gave you a wicked idea.
01:07:03You went to capital city alone and spread word of the book of destiny, drawing countless powerful
01:07:08families to seek my daughter's hands.
01:07:10All to get their hands on my daughter's spiritual merit and auspicious aura.
01:07:14At the time, Gordon Cole of the General's Manor was barely clinging to life.
01:07:18His parents arranged a remedial marriage for one last chance to save him.
01:07:22They petitioned the emperor for a decree ordering Victoria to marry him.
01:07:26To everyone's surprise, after Victoria married him, Gordon actually recovered soon after the
01:07:30wedding, with the General's Manor backing you, you secured a minor post at the Ministry
01:07:34of Works.
01:07:35After that, even more suitors came knocking.
01:07:39Vivian and Serena also became your pawns for currying favor with the powerful.
01:07:43Now, how dare you claim you weren't selfish, that you didn't personally send our daughters
01:07:48to their doom.
01:07:50Fine.
01:07:50You have some nerve, Clara Vance.
01:07:53That auspicious aura was meant for me.
01:07:55How dare you, without my permission, take my auspicious aura and give it to those three
01:07:59fools.
01:08:01Who the hell do you think you are?
01:08:03Chasing some petty office, you sacrificed our daughter's future.
01:08:07You're no father.
01:08:09Today, I'm cutting ties with you.
01:08:13Charles Vance, I'm divorcing you.
01:08:18You dare divorce me?
01:08:20Absurd.
01:08:21I'm the one divorcing you.
01:08:22A woman like you isn't fit to be a Vance.
01:08:25Clara Vance, get out.
01:08:27This estate belongs to my daughter.
01:08:30You're the one who should leave.
01:08:32Don't forget, they're my daughters.
01:08:34They're Vances, not Lees.
01:08:36They'll always belong to the Vance family.
01:08:38I, Serena Vance, declare that today, I leave the Vances, take mom's surname, and become
01:08:43Serena Lee.
01:08:44I, Victoria Vance, also declare, starting today, my name is Victoria Lee.
01:08:50I, Vivian Vance, I'm Vivian Lee from today.
01:08:54You, how dare you?
01:08:57You, how dare you?
01:08:59Why wouldn't we?
01:09:00Did you really think the Shen family had a throne to inherit worth clinging to?
01:09:05See that?
01:09:07Now, who's the one who should leave?
01:09:09Throw me out?
01:09:10In your dreams?
01:09:11I'm your real father.
01:09:13You must support me, or else.
01:09:22Is he?
01:09:24It seems now that we're with mother, good fortune no longer protects him.
01:09:33That must be it.
01:09:37Looks like he'll have his hands full and won't bother us anymore.
01:09:43Well, still not leaving.
01:09:45Do I have to force you out?
01:09:48My dear daughters.
01:09:49The past is behind us.
01:09:52From now on, stay with me.
01:09:54With me here, you don't have to marry.
01:09:56I'll never let anyone hurt you again.
01:09:59Mom, I want to guard the frontier.
01:10:01The high priest's divine merit can bless a family.
01:10:04Why limit it to one household?
01:10:06Anyone united in purpose can be family.
01:10:08I want this divine merit to help more people.
01:10:10People who truly deserve it.
01:10:12Mom, I've always loved to write and draw.
01:10:14After all I've been through, I'll write illustrated stories about noble women
01:10:18and live-in husbands and women building lives of their own.
01:10:21I hope they awaken more sheltered women and free them from convention.
01:10:24Mom, I love working the abacus and I'm good at business.
01:10:27I want to open more shops and manage our holdings.
01:10:30I hope one day, the Lee family's shops will span the entire country.
01:10:34Wherever people go, they'll say, the Lee family's goods are affordable and well-made.
01:10:39You can trust them.
01:10:41Wonderful.
01:10:42I'll support you all.
01:10:44Whatever you want to do, I'll always be your strongest support.
01:10:48The old emperor died.
01:10:49The new emperor rose.
01:10:51Reform swept the realm.
01:10:52A new age began.
01:10:53Long live his majesty.
01:10:55Over five years, a female general rose at the frontier, peerless in combat and strategy.
01:11:01More remarkably, those fighting beside her, no matter how dire the odds, always escaped
01:11:05danger and won stunning victories.
01:11:08General, we've won a decisive victory.
01:11:10The enemy submitted a surrender document and agreed to 30 years of peace.
01:11:13Good.
01:11:14Pass the order.
01:11:15Ready all troops.
01:11:16We return to the capital at once.
01:11:20Meanwhile, Capital City gained a most unconventional offer.
01:11:24Her heroines didn't always end up with brilliant men.
01:11:28For noble women, marriage isn't the only path.
01:11:32Without depending on a man, a woman can learn a trade and support a family herself.
01:11:41Vivian Leigh writes nothing but twisted nonsense.
01:11:44She's upending the natural order.
01:11:46Exactly.
01:11:47A woman should serve her husband and raise his children.
01:11:49How dare she preach independence from men?
01:11:52It's absurd.
01:11:55Miss Leigh writes the truth.
01:11:57Why should women have to depend on men?
01:12:03My lady, these men are hurling abuse at you.
01:12:06Aren't you angry?
01:12:09Why should I be?
01:12:10No matter how they insult or smear me.
01:12:13It won't change the fact my storybooks have been adapted into operas, whose lyrics reach
01:12:19more people every day.
01:12:20They inspire countless trapped women to find courage and fight back.
01:12:26They've found a different path.
01:12:28That's enough.
01:12:29Miss, are you still going to the women's academy?
01:12:34Yes, of course.
01:12:35This is the true key to freeing women from oppression and bondage.
01:12:49Greetings, headmistress.
01:12:52She is Vivian Leigh, the warrior who broke us free from mental shackles.
01:12:57She is the one who allowed us women to study and become literate.
01:13:02Everyone, I founded this academy to offer women free education, so that women can have more
01:13:07choices and see a broader world.
01:13:14Over these five years, my shops have expanded across the entire country.
01:13:18I hire based on merit, regardless of gender.
01:13:22Little sister, eldest sister one at the border, and is returning to the capital.
01:13:26Let's go together to welcome her back.
01:13:29Really?
01:13:30Thinking about it, it's been ten years since we last saw her.
01:13:34I wonder how she's doing.
01:13:40Tell me, is that Gordon?
01:13:45It's all your fault, you wretch.
01:13:47If you hadn't seduced me, how would I have fallen this far?
01:13:51And that bastard child, you both deserve to die.
01:13:56Gordon used to have it all.
01:13:58Now he drinks and parties all day, until he can barely walk.
01:14:05Let's go.
01:14:06It's none of our business.
01:14:11What's wrong?
01:14:16Why, why, why do my paintings have no soul?
01:14:20I've worked so hard.
01:14:22Vivian, please come back to me.
01:14:26Leonard, please come home with me.
01:14:28You haven't rested in three days.
01:14:31Get lost.
01:14:31Leave me alone.
01:14:32I'll create the greatest painting ever, and make Vivian regret it.
01:14:36Ah, ah, ah, ah.
01:14:41Don't look, second sister.
01:14:43He brought this on himself.
01:14:46Little sister, I don't pity him.
01:14:48I pity the woman I was back then.
01:14:50We're not seeing his true colors sooner.
01:14:53Good, little sister.
01:14:55Know what became of the Marquis family.
01:15:02I haven't really kept up.
01:15:03Let me tell you.
01:15:10Lord Sia, the clues in this case file.
01:15:13You used to spot them instantly, but now...
01:15:15Shut up.
01:15:16I know that.
01:15:17I don't need you telling me.
01:15:19Get out.
01:15:26Minister, what brings you here?
01:15:28You should have sent word.
01:15:30I'd have prepared a feast.
01:15:31No need.
01:15:32I'm here on official business.
01:15:35Deputy Justice Minister Sia Shunan repeatedly ruled wrongly or overlooked cases, grossly neglecting his duty.
01:15:41Upon review, he is unfit to remain in office.
01:15:44He shall resign and return home today.
01:15:47So decreed.
01:15:50Ha ha ha.
01:15:51Let's hit the gambling den again today.
01:15:54Lose, and I'll cover it.
01:15:56We'll drink till we drop and gamble all night.
01:15:59Mr. Vance, when will you repay us?
01:16:02We've waited forever.
01:16:04Exactly.
01:16:05If you don't pay, Mr. Vance, we'll have no choice but to sue.
01:16:10Sean, snap out of it.
01:16:12If you keep this up, you'll ruin this entire family.
01:16:16Dad, you're the Marquis of Jingyan.
01:16:18What's a little money to you?
01:16:19Pay it off for me.
01:16:21I've got more fun to have.
01:16:23Ha ha ha.
01:16:24Oh.
01:16:25Those families were once so powerful.
01:16:28Now look how far they've fallen.
01:16:31It's sad, but their fate has nothing to do with the two of us.
01:16:35Since our marital separation, we've each lived our own lives, with no ties between us.
01:16:40Whatever happens to them is the result of their own choices.
01:16:42Yes.
01:16:43The past is behind us.
01:16:46Now, I just want eldest sister back in the capital soon, and our days ahead to be peaceful.
01:16:51My ladies.
01:16:52My ladies.
01:16:53There's news from outside.
01:16:54General Lee's army has reached the city outskirts.
01:16:57They'll enter the city any day now.
01:17:02My eldest sister returns tomorrow.
01:17:05Make sure every corner of the estate is spotless.
01:17:07I don't want a speck of dust.
01:17:09My lady.
01:17:10A distinguished guest is here.
01:17:12Officer West says it's his majesty.
01:17:18Show his majesty in, quickly.
01:17:24Serena, long time no see.
01:17:27Your majesty, I know what happened back then.
01:17:29It wasn't your fault.
01:17:31That marriage is long behind us.
01:17:33Don't dwell on it.
01:17:34I greet your majesty.
01:17:35Long live your majesty.
01:17:37Forever and ever.
01:17:38Rise.
01:17:39Serena, I'm here to discuss an urgent matter.
01:17:42Speak, your majesty.
01:17:44I'll do my utmost.
01:17:45Late in his reign, my grandfather lived in excess.
01:17:48He emptied the treasury.
01:17:49When the late emperor took the throne, he tried hard to reverse the damage.
01:17:53But foreign threats kept us at war.
01:17:55Military costs were immense.
01:17:57The deficit was crushing.
01:17:58There was only so much he could do.
01:18:00Now our enemies have surrendered.
01:18:01And the nation is at peace.
01:18:03It's time to grow our economy and improve lives.
01:18:05I know you bear the high priest's divine merit.
01:18:08Your fortune is unmatched.
01:18:09I want to use it to refill the treasury.
01:18:11And benefit our people.
01:18:13I appoint you imperial merchant.
01:18:14With the privileges of a third rank official,
01:18:16you'll take full charge of the imperial trading firm.
01:18:18Help replenish the treasury.
01:18:20I accept the decree.
01:18:21I won't fail my mission or betray your majesty's trust.
01:18:28Serena, is there someone you love?
01:18:35If you find your true love, Serena, no matter who he is, I will grant my blessing.
01:18:40Thank you, your majesty.
01:18:42No need to be so formal.
01:18:43See you tomorrow, Serena.
01:18:53I, Victoria Vance, led our troops to defeat the enemy and return victorious.
01:18:58Greetings, your majesty.
01:18:59You've worked hard, General Vance.
01:19:01Rise.
01:19:02This great victory secures our peace.
01:19:05Your merit is vast.
01:19:06To celebrate General Lee's triumph,
01:19:08I declare a general amnesty and nationwide celebration.
01:19:17By decree, Serena Lee, intelligent, skilled in business, blessed with spiritual merit,
01:19:24and favored by fortune, is named imperial merchant, granted third rank status, and charge of the
01:19:30imperial trading firm.
01:19:33I accept the decree.
01:19:35Thank you, your majesty.
01:19:37Congratulations, imperial merchant Lee.
01:19:39Congratulations, imperial merchant Lee.
01:19:41Thank you for donating food and supplies.
01:19:44Without you, we soldiers could not have survived the harsh winters.
01:19:47You generals fought for our nation and protected our home.
01:19:50I only did my modest part.
01:19:52It's nothing at all.
01:19:57Looking back at the past, it feels like another life.
01:19:59From now on, a new life begins.
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