Joy of Life (庆余年)

Ling Er?

Ling Er?

Ling Er, where are you?

Has she left already?

I sent my men to inquire about it from your residence.

They said you loved perilla soup.

That's why I told them to learn the recipe.

How's the taste?

The Ye family is in charge of the capital's defense.

They'll find you eventually if I vanish for no reason.

You didn't vanish.

You left the capital due to an emergency.

You even left behind a letter.

What letter?

You imitated my handwriting?

Take it away.

Why did you capture me?

I'm worried that you might see Wan Er by yourself

and tell her that Lin Gong's death was related to Fan Xian.

You mustn't be impulsive.

You shouldn't do that if you consider yourself as her friend.

How can they get married if you tell her that beforehand?

You do make it sound nice.

You just want to expose him during their wedding.

Do you not trust me at all?

What do you think?

Don't you think this silk ribbon is too long?

Yeah. - I think it looks good.

I think it's a first-class top-grade ribbon.

First-class top-grade?

What do you think? - I think it looks fine.

Who asked you that? - What are you doing here?

He's looking for me.

He's looking for me.

Don't leave yet. - I'm in no rush.

You can continue.

Finish it quickly and come back.

Tell me. What's the matter?

Father told me to call for you. - I'll find him now.

It's fine. There's no rush. Your affair is more important.

But I'm in a rush.

Father.

Father.

Were you looking for me?

It does fit you perfectly.

Really? I'll take this, then.

No. I didn't say that.

My words don't count here.

I can't take it anymore.

When will the preparation end?

It's a major event. We have to be well prepared.

But all of them look almost the same.

What's the difference?

I do agree with that.

Did you do the same back then?

I tried out more clothing than you.

How did you pull through, then?

I endured it.

Why are you sighing too?

I was thinking

that ordinary folks have no chance to try out as much clothing as you.

The thing that frustrates you actually makes other people happy.

Was I wrong?

That's not it.

Are you sure you're Fan Si Zhe?

Could Fan Si Zhe even utter such brilliant words?

I've witnessed too much from my trip to Northern Qi.

Although the Qing Kingdom is considered a strong state,

many of the people are still starving.

So?

So,

I have to make more money.

The more money I earn, the more shops I can open.

It's best if I can open shops all over the world.

Qing, Northern Qi,

even Dongyi City, I'll open shops everywhere.

With all the shops I open, there'll be plenty of job opportunities.

I'm not thinking too far ahead.

I just hope that everyone can make a living.

That's right.

Earning money shouldn't be our only goal in life.

You're actually thinking of that.

I guess you've grown up as well.

Fan Xian,

I called you here because there's something you need to decide.

Your wedding has alerted the entire capital.

Firstly, you're known as the poetic genius.

Secondly, you'll take over the Imperial Treasury.

Thirdly, His Majesty granted the marriage to you personally.

Right now, all officials are waiting for their turn to congratulate you.

Our residence isn't that spacious.

We can't invite all of them here.

What do you think about

the wedding guest name list?

I'll give you a reminder.

Inviting them is easy,

but it's hard to choose who not to invite.

Those who weren't invited might take it to heart.

Who knows when they'll turn against you?

Xian.

Why don't we turn it into an auction?

So, it's inappropriate no matter who I invite, huh?

That's the case.

If so, I won't invite anyone.

It's a wedding. We have to hold a banquet.

We'll hold a family banquet, then.

A family banquet?

A family banquet?

Look at it.

The carriage is here.

It's gorgeous.

What a beautiful carriage.

The flower carriage is here.

The flower carriage is so beautiful.

The flower carriage is here!

The flower carriage!

The flower carriage is gorgeous!

What a great scent.

Xian!

Over there! It's coming! - Be careful.

A huge carriage is coming! It's so beautiful!

They said it was heading to you.

Did you know about that?

If so, I'll go and check on it for you again!

They scattered petals from Xinyang all the way to the capital?

They were scattering the petals 24/7.

Don't they need to rest?

They're doing it by shift.

That's a lot of petals. Can they even fit inside the carriage?

They scatter petals

and pick flowers on their way here.

I don't know how many flowers have been picked.

I was the one who chased her out of the capital.

Now, she's making all this commotion just to give me a wedding gift?

She's Princess Wan Er's mother after all.

She wouldn't be Li Yun Rui if she was a loving person.

Here it comes. - Here it comes.

Here it comes!

Here it comes! Hurry!

Look at the fresh flowers.

It looks gorgeous.

It's so beautiful.

Look at that.

I've never seen this before.

The flowers smell great.

The flowers smell great.

Who's sitting inside?

I can't even imagine it.

This is my first time seeing this.

What does she mean by that?

Long time no see.

His Majesty ordered you to remain in Xinyang.

You cannot return to the capital without an edict.

I'm going against his order.

I came back in secret.

Now, you can press charges against me if you like.

Why have you returned to the capital?

These are for you.

Don't be afraid.

It's just my congratulatory gift.

You should be taking over the Imperial Treasury

after marrying Wan Er.

These are the ledgers of the Imperial Treasury.

Don't you think it's a sincere gift?

So, you went against the order and came back just to deliver these?

I want to see Wan Er

on the day of your wedding.

She's my daughter.

Her wedding day is the most important day of her life.

I never led such a life before.

However, I hope that she can lead such a life.

I also want to leave her with the most beautiful memories.

Therefore, a ceasefire will take place

between us during the wedding.

What happens after the wedding, then?

Isn't it obvious?

We'll be enemies again.

Have you never considered the fact

that I might not agree to it?

I said it already.

You may press charges against me.

I just want to do the things I desire to do.

I'll handle it

no matter what decision you make.

How long will you stay in the capital?

Depends on my mood.

Where will you be staying? - Not the Fan Residence.

You better hide yourself well.

Don't you think it's time for you to address me as Mother?

Read it slowly.

Don't read it under strong light. There's no rush.

It's fine.

I'm done reading it.

What do you think?

The founding of the Imperial Treasury cannot be replicated.

It was the greatest shop in the world after all.

It was the greatest shop in history.

It's filled with ingenious ideas.

It has branches all over the world.

And, it's backed by the imperial family as well.