Lady Sour (Vinegar Wife / 醋娘子 / Chuk Leung Ji)

Master Chin, thank you so much for your generosity. Here's to you.

OK...

So-so, we've known each other for years. You don't have to thank me.

But the problem is I'm a businessman.

I expect something in return every time I help someone.

I'm hoping you can make my wish come true.

Master Chin, what's your wish? I'll definitely help you.

Really?

So-so, take a look.

(Marital Agreement...I, Kai So, widow aged 36, hereby confirm that...

Will marry businessman, Chin Chong of Cheung Ping County, out of my own will.)

I really want to marry you. You know how I feel about you.

But... Do you have another wish?

No, that's my only wish.

I promise you can enjoy life after we get married.

I'll let Kai Chun take over Yat Lo Inn.

He should be able to earn his own living.

What do you think?

That's wonderful!

The marriage agreement is effective once you make a thumbprint on it,

then we'll be able to get married.

Chun?

Sis, I'm free!

Why did they let you go?

We were going to get you out, brother-in-law!

Wait, what did you call me? Brother-in-law?

Your sister has promised to marry me!

Wait a second! I haven't approved it yet!

What do you want?

I want you to arrange a formal wedding!

Not a problem!

I'll tell Madam Soto make a proposal tomorrow. Let's stick to the rules.

Additional terms!

Invite everyone in Yau Tak Town to the banquet!

No problems at all! I have a lot of money!

Ask Honourable Fu to release Chun Chu!

What? That's not related.

He's my friend and a Yau Yak Town resident!

If he can’t get out, how can he attend the banquet?

Fine! I'll get these all done!

What? You're getting remarried?

I've finally found someone.

Bro, don't tell me the person you're going to marry is Boss Kai.

It's exactly Boss Kai. You and Boss Kai are good friends.

Once we get married, she'll become your sister-in-law. That's even better.

Brother.

Yes?

I agree Boss Kai is a virtuous woman.

She's been managing Yat Lo Inn pretty well. Right...

I really want her to be my sister-in-law. That's good.

However, she's been married three times.

She jinxed all her three husbands to death.

A woman who's been married before is unlucky. You shouldn't many her.

Mom, don't worry. This is no longer a problem.

I asked the fortuneteller to analyse her life and mine as well.

Originally, she was indeed a jinx to her husbands.

But for some reason, she will bring me luck after we get married.

There's nothing to worry about. I've already picked a date.

We're going to have a grand banquet and a formal wedding. What do you think?

Good. As long as you're happy, I don't have a problem.

Oh, Mom.

Listen, Mom. I heard Boss Kai has been having some trouble.

She has run up huge gambling debts.

Really? She's a habitual gambler? Yes.

Mom, don't worry, this problem has been taken care of.

Right, she has run up heavy debts, but I've had her sign a marriage agreement.

Our family is not responsible for her debts.

I see. That's good.

Brother, you have to be fair.

Just like how you treated that poo, pay the gift money by installments.

Sis, you're so smart when it comes to money.

Of course.

All right. I promise I won't give her our money, OK?

That's fair enough.

You'd better keep your promise.

I didn't mean it. But take my word for it.

So...

Aunt Sheung.

Your husband has slept in the study room for many nights already.

Do you know how to treat your husband?

Tung said it's easier for him to study at night.

He's studying for the imperial exams? You're already giving him a headache.

Having one more person here will only cause more trouble.

One more person? You mean Tung...

Now you're worried, huh?

Hurry up and have a baby if you're worried.

Otherwise my mom will definitely ask Tung to take a concubine.

Aunt Sheung, you have to let nature take its course.

So, what do you mean by one more person?

It's your father-in-law. He's getting remarried.

He wants to marry Boss Kai.

So-so is marrying into our family?

That's great! It'll be fun with one more person here!

You'll have one more person to speak for you, right?

But even your husband doesn't speak for you.

I wonder when Tung will talk to you again.

You think I don't know anything? You'd better watch yourself.

Chin Tung, how long are you going to stay in this room?

Shan Cha?

Master Tung.

I didn't see you this morning. Where were you?

Miss Ching asked me to buy something.

What's this? Some kind of secret?

How dare you! Grandma hasn't removed the prohibition yeti

But Madam Ching knows you love it. That's why she asked me to buy it secretly.

Master Tung, you won't tell anyone, right? Neither will I, nor Madam Ching.

Nobody's going to find out.

Why would she swallow her pride and apologise to me?

Madam Ching wanted to make up with you, but she didn't know what to say.

So, she used pineapples to express her feelings.

I admit I was a bit harsh on her.

Since she has admitted she was wrong, I'll forgive her this one time.

How did you hurt your hand?

I get it! It wasn't Ching-ching's idea! It was your idea! Why did you help her?

Master Tung, it doesn’t matter whose idea it was,

as long as you and Madam Ching can make up. I'll feel bad otherwise.

She set you up!

Master Tung, I'm not mad at Madam Ching. Why should you be mad in my place?

Go ahead and make up with her.

She almost ruined your reputation!

Look, Master Tung, I'm still in one piece.

People have been saying the two of you are fighting because of a maid.

I don't think it will do any good to Madam Ching's reputation.

Shan Cha, you're just too kind!

Since you're not mad at her, it'll make me look bad if I'm still mad.

Thank you, Master Tung!

Bodhi is no tree by nature, The bright mirror comes not in any shapes.

There was nothing when it all began, so why should dust fall on anything?

My dear, I know you haven't been able to sleep well lately.

I made you this comfort rest medicated pillow so that you can sleep better.

Is this what you call care?

Or you can call it attentiveness.

Now we're even. What did you put inside?

Well, things like cassia, almonds, and liquorice etc.

Just like the ingredients in some kind of heatiness relief soup.

I see! You didn't make this for me! Shan Cha made the whole pillow, didn't she?

Whether it was me or Shan Cha, it was made with good intentions.

Just accept it and we're good, OK?

It's not OK! You're so insensitive!

I bet you didn't want to let Shan Cha down! That's why you brought it here!

Honey, what's the difference? Just take it as an apology from me!

There's a huge difference!

If it's from Shan Cha, it represents a servant's love for her mistress!

If it's from you, it represents a husband's love for his wife!

Can't you see the difference?

Shan Cha cares about you! Why can't you appreciate it?

Right! I don't appreciate it! Give it back to Shan Cha!

It wasn't easy for Shan Cha to make it! Stop throwing it here and there, alright?

Shan Cha! Shan Cha! Shan Cha!

You only care about Shan Cha! I'm nothing to you! Get out!

No! I've been sleeping in the study! My back hurts! I must sleep here tonight!

You don't have a say in this! Get out!

Sorry, Master Tung.

You're leaving?

Why? You don't have anyone. You don't even know where your hometown is.

Where are you going?

Old Madam, Miss Sheung, I've decided to become a nun at the Miu Sum Nunnery

and spend the rest of my life praying for the Chin family.

Please grant my wish, Old Madam.

Tell me. Have you been bullied?

No, no one has ever bullied me.

I see. It must be that poo. Shan Cha is leaving because of her.

Mom, you must help Shan Cha fight for her rights.

No! Old Madam, Miss Sheung, Madam Ching has nothing to do with it!

Shan Cha, I won't let you become a nun. Don't ever mention it again.

Ying To, Pei Pa, take Shan Cha to her room, then ask that poo to come here.

Yes, Old Madam.

Get up.

Get up first.

Do you know how to be a daughter-in-law? Shan Cha almost became a nun because of you.

I never thought she'd do that.

If anyone found out about this, our family reputation will be hurt.

Right. You get jealous so easily.

Since you came into our family, we haven't had any peace.

We ended up in court a while ago.

My mom got so upset and fell ill.

After my mom recovered, my brother went to jail.

There has been so much trouble since you came here.

Right, I get jealous easily, but what's wrong with getting jealous?

You don't think it's wrong? I'd like to hear why.

Grandma, all women get jealous because of their husbands.

It shows their love for their husbands.

Who said that?

Aunt Sheung, you won't understand because you're not married.

What?

A woman gets jealous

so as to tell her husband she wants them to be a loving couple

that will only love each other and will grow old together.

She doesn't want to share her husband with another woman.

It's just normal for a man to have wives and concubines.

But as a woman, I can’t I say no?

You have two options.

Either you convince Shan Cha to stay and give up on becoming a nun,

or you go back to your maiden home after Shan Cha leaves.

You can’t become a nun! Stay here and serve me!

But...

No more buts!

But still...

I said no more buts! I brought you here!

Without my approval, you can’t leave, you can’t go anywhere!