1 00:00:02,711 --> 00:00:05,380 ORIGINAL STORY BY NATSU HYUUGA 2 00:01:32,050 --> 00:01:32,967 THIS STORY IS A FICION, AND ALL NAMES OF FIGURES ND ORGANIZATIONS ARE FICTITIOUS. 3 00:01:33,051 --> 00:01:33,927 MOREOVER, THE STORY HAS NO RELATION TO REAL-LIFE INCIDENTS AND EVENTS. 4 00:01:34,010 --> 00:01:37,597 In that case, will you put makeup on me? 5 00:01:38,223 --> 00:01:39,057 What? 6 00:01:45,396 --> 00:01:47,065 He doesn't need it. 7 00:01:49,859 --> 00:01:53,113 Throughout history, there have been many pointless battles. 8 00:01:53,196 --> 00:01:57,784 Some of them were caused by ruinous beauties. 9 00:01:58,284 --> 00:02:02,330 If someone as beautiful as a heavenly maiden put on makeup… 10 00:02:03,748 --> 00:02:06,251 -Are you trying to end a nation? -Why? 11 00:02:07,043 --> 00:02:09,629 What are you thinking about? 12 00:02:11,005 --> 00:02:13,466 How do you create your face powder? 13 00:02:14,217 --> 00:02:18,138 Oh, the makeup to make yourself look dull, not beautiful. 14 00:02:18,888 --> 00:02:21,141 I dry some clay and turn it into powder, 15 00:02:21,850 --> 00:02:23,768 and mix it with oil. 16 00:02:24,435 --> 00:02:26,187 Can you prepare that in a short time? 17 00:02:26,271 --> 00:02:28,273 Yes. I only need one night. 18 00:02:29,941 --> 00:02:32,360 It's a bit too dark for you, Sir Jinshi. 19 00:02:32,861 --> 00:02:35,613 If only there were some medicine to change my face. 20 00:02:36,197 --> 00:02:39,159 You could paint some lacquer on your face, 21 00:02:39,242 --> 00:02:40,994 but it would stay that way forever. 22 00:02:42,203 --> 00:02:43,246 Figures. 23 00:02:43,329 --> 00:02:46,833 If your goal is to look like a commoner, 24 00:02:47,417 --> 00:02:49,210 I could do that for you. 25 00:02:49,919 --> 00:02:51,588 Please do that then. 26 00:02:52,088 --> 00:02:55,133 Make me look like a completely different person. 27 00:02:58,011 --> 00:03:00,805 What is he planning? 28 00:03:03,057 --> 00:03:03,975 In that case… 29 00:03:05,560 --> 00:03:07,937 I'll go all in! 30 00:03:10,899 --> 00:03:12,942 So cold! 31 00:03:14,152 --> 00:03:15,653 Good morning… 32 00:03:22,619 --> 00:03:25,371 What's wrong? Already in a bad mood? It's still morning. 33 00:03:25,455 --> 00:03:29,918 No, you'll be beautiful all day as usual. 34 00:03:30,001 --> 00:03:31,127 Are you making fun of me? 35 00:03:32,045 --> 00:03:36,132 Sir Jinshi, so you really want to become another person? 36 00:03:36,758 --> 00:03:39,135 I've been saying that since last night. 37 00:03:39,219 --> 00:03:40,803 Then, excuse me. 38 00:03:48,227 --> 00:03:50,355 Oh, wow! 39 00:03:51,189 --> 00:03:52,190 What is it? 40 00:03:52,899 --> 00:03:56,110 No commoner would burn such expensive incense. 41 00:03:56,778 --> 00:04:00,782 Your clothes right now are daily wear for a low-class government official. 42 00:04:01,324 --> 00:04:05,703 It has no business being near high-quality fragrant wood from overseas. 43 00:04:06,287 --> 00:04:08,164 You can tell? 44 00:04:08,248 --> 00:04:10,291 I just developed a sense of smell 45 00:04:10,375 --> 00:04:12,543 to differentiate medicinal herbs and poison. 46 00:04:13,169 --> 00:04:16,005 Do you know how we recognize rich clients in brothels? 47 00:04:16,089 --> 00:04:18,633 No. Is it by figure or clothes? 48 00:04:18,716 --> 00:04:22,262 That too, but we use one more thing: Smell. 49 00:04:23,137 --> 00:04:26,224 A customer smelling of many different scents in bad taste 50 00:04:26,307 --> 00:04:29,644 is rich, but is at a high risk of having STIs. 51 00:04:29,727 --> 00:04:33,648 If they smell like livestock, they don't bathe and are unsanitary. 52 00:04:33,731 --> 00:04:37,986 Most new customers that come to visit Verdigris House are turned away. 53 00:04:40,238 --> 00:04:44,867 With these things, you should ask those who know about the world. 54 00:04:46,744 --> 00:04:50,540 Sir Gaoshun, could you prepare new clothes for him? 55 00:04:50,623 --> 00:04:54,627 Preferably, something that hasn't been washed, and smells a bit. 56 00:04:54,711 --> 00:04:56,212 Oh, my. 57 00:04:56,296 --> 00:04:57,588 -Understood. -Hey! 58 00:04:58,506 --> 00:05:00,216 While we're waiting for that… 59 00:05:04,304 --> 00:05:06,639 -What is that? -Oil and salt. 60 00:05:07,807 --> 00:05:11,769 We'll take away the luster in his hair, and worsen his hair texture. 61 00:05:13,187 --> 00:05:14,564 Excuse me, sir. 62 00:05:27,493 --> 00:05:28,870 This is probably enough. 63 00:05:31,122 --> 00:05:34,876 Hey, you don't have to tie it with scrap fabric. 64 00:05:34,959 --> 00:05:37,920 Commoners tie their hair with whatever's lying around. 65 00:05:38,963 --> 00:05:40,673 Are you sure this is good? 66 00:05:46,179 --> 00:05:48,347 He could smell a little worse. 67 00:05:49,640 --> 00:05:52,185 Sir Jinshi, please take off your clothes. 68 00:05:52,268 --> 00:05:53,686 Oh, sure… 69 00:05:58,149 --> 00:06:00,318 He looks like a heavenly maiden, 70 00:06:00,401 --> 00:06:02,945 but he has well-proportioned muscles. 71 00:06:05,031 --> 00:06:07,283 May I use that towel? 72 00:06:07,825 --> 00:06:10,703 You can, but what will you use it for? 73 00:06:10,787 --> 00:06:12,663 I'm changing his body. 74 00:06:13,164 --> 00:06:16,209 Can you both please help me? 75 00:06:18,461 --> 00:06:19,754 Sir Gaoshun, hold this. 76 00:06:20,588 --> 00:06:23,257 -Okay. -Ms. Suiren, please hold here. 77 00:06:23,341 --> 00:06:26,427 -Got it! -Put clothes on the top, and now… 78 00:06:28,346 --> 00:06:29,305 Oh, my. 79 00:06:31,891 --> 00:06:37,021 It's odd to see Sir Jinshi's face on such a clumsy figure. 80 00:06:37,814 --> 00:06:39,107 Now, let's do the face. 81 00:06:41,150 --> 00:06:43,611 I created some face powders with dark colors. 82 00:06:43,694 --> 00:06:47,573 I'll use this to create sunburnt skin, just like a commoner. 83 00:06:48,324 --> 00:06:49,826 Close your eyes, please. 84 00:06:49,909 --> 00:06:51,035 All right. 85 00:06:54,080 --> 00:06:57,500 His face is beautiful even from close up. 86 00:06:57,583 --> 00:07:00,336 He has no facial hair or visible pores. 87 00:07:01,087 --> 00:07:03,172 What would female makeup look like on him? 88 00:07:08,344 --> 00:07:12,014 Here it is! Makeup that Big Sis Meimei forced on me. 89 00:07:12,723 --> 00:07:14,183 Hey, are we done yet? 90 00:07:14,267 --> 00:07:17,854 Can you close your mouth too? Not too tight. 91 00:07:28,448 --> 00:07:29,615 What's wrong? 92 00:07:30,450 --> 00:07:32,535 I'm glad it was just us three. 93 00:07:32,618 --> 00:07:36,080 If anyone else were here, it would've caused an uproar. 94 00:07:36,164 --> 00:07:38,457 Hey, what's going on? 95 00:07:39,584 --> 00:07:41,460 It's nothing, sir. 96 00:07:41,544 --> 00:07:43,504 That hurts. What happened? 97 00:07:43,588 --> 00:07:45,840 -Nothing. -It was nothing. 98 00:07:45,923 --> 00:07:47,717 Yes, nothing at all. 99 00:07:48,885 --> 00:07:50,219 Let's get back on track. 100 00:07:50,845 --> 00:07:52,972 I'll apply face powder in a patchy way, 101 00:07:53,055 --> 00:07:56,350 and create eye bags with a dark color. 102 00:07:56,851 --> 00:08:00,062 Add some moles, 103 00:08:00,146 --> 00:08:03,065 and draw eyebrows asymmetrically. 104 00:08:03,941 --> 00:08:04,901 I'll use leftover face powder 105 00:08:04,984 --> 00:08:07,570 to create pigmentation spots around the body. 106 00:08:08,237 --> 00:08:11,574 Add some powder under the nails to create unsanitary hands. 107 00:08:12,241 --> 00:08:16,579 Those are strong, male hands. Not elegant hands like I imagined. 108 00:08:17,788 --> 00:08:19,040 He has blisters. 109 00:08:19,123 --> 00:08:22,585 I thought he only held brushes and chopsticks. 110 00:08:22,668 --> 00:08:25,630 Does he fight with swords or sticks? 111 00:08:26,797 --> 00:08:29,592 Those skills are not needed for eunuchs. 112 00:08:30,843 --> 00:08:34,096 I don't need to ask pointless questions. 113 00:08:34,180 --> 00:08:36,515 Wow, they look dirty. 114 00:08:37,600 --> 00:08:40,520 -Here you are. -Is that a drink? 115 00:08:45,066 --> 00:08:45,900 Oh! What is this? 116 00:08:46,567 --> 00:08:47,944 Please lick it slowly 117 00:08:48,027 --> 00:08:50,363 as if wetting your lips, and swallow. 118 00:08:50,446 --> 00:08:53,199 Your lips and throat will swell, and your voice will change. 119 00:08:53,282 --> 00:08:54,825 What's in it? 120 00:08:54,909 --> 00:08:56,911 Different types of stimulants. 121 00:08:56,994 --> 00:09:01,082 They're very spicy, but not poisonous, so don't worry. 122 00:09:07,088 --> 00:09:08,589 Please drink it all. 123 00:09:12,343 --> 00:09:13,803 Some finishing touches. 124 00:09:15,221 --> 00:09:16,180 It's cotton. 125 00:09:16,264 --> 00:09:18,975 Please stuff these in your cheeks to change your face shape. 126 00:09:24,021 --> 00:09:25,356 We're all finished. 127 00:09:31,445 --> 00:09:32,905 Is it really you, Young Master? 128 00:09:32,989 --> 00:09:35,283 Don't call me Young Master. 129 00:09:36,242 --> 00:09:39,078 He still looks pretty handsome. 130 00:09:39,161 --> 00:09:41,289 Can't do anything with his natural beauty. 131 00:09:41,956 --> 00:09:45,042 I've done all I can. 132 00:09:48,045 --> 00:09:50,631 Now, I can visit home for the first time in a while! 133 00:09:51,465 --> 00:09:55,052 Xiaomao, you said you were visiting home today, right? 134 00:09:55,136 --> 00:09:57,680 Yes. I got some time off until tomorrow… 135 00:09:59,015 --> 00:10:02,268 I haven't seen him make this face before… 136 00:10:03,019 --> 00:10:07,356 In that case, Sir Jinshi will be taking the same route part of the way. 137 00:10:09,525 --> 00:10:13,779 If he's disguised, it would be strange if he is accompanied by 138 00:10:13,863 --> 00:10:15,615 his usual servants. 139 00:10:15,698 --> 00:10:17,992 Oh, that's true. 140 00:10:18,576 --> 00:10:20,953 Don't you think so too, Sir Jinshi? 141 00:10:21,746 --> 00:10:22,705 That's true. 142 00:10:24,290 --> 00:10:26,375 It would help me a lot if you were with me. 143 00:10:26,459 --> 00:10:28,419 Oh, no! Sir Jinshi likes the idea too! 144 00:10:29,128 --> 00:10:32,673 I'm sorry, Sir Jinshi, but if I were to accompany you, it would look 145 00:10:32,757 --> 00:10:34,133 very plain. 146 00:10:34,842 --> 00:10:39,930 Of course, a homely servant may be better for a homely master, 147 00:10:40,014 --> 00:10:43,392 but people do know me as your live-in maid, so… 148 00:10:43,476 --> 00:10:45,144 That's not true. 149 00:10:45,227 --> 00:10:48,606 In that case, you should disguise yourself too. 150 00:10:48,689 --> 00:10:50,900 -What? -That's a great idea. 151 00:10:50,983 --> 00:10:53,944 Makeup brushes, hair chopsticks… 152 00:10:54,028 --> 00:10:55,655 I have it all! 153 00:10:56,280 --> 00:10:57,198 But… 154 00:10:57,281 --> 00:11:00,951 You just have to look very unlike your usual self, right? 155 00:11:01,994 --> 00:11:03,537 Right? 156 00:11:04,121 --> 00:11:06,123 Yes… 157 00:11:06,207 --> 00:11:08,959 I only have bad feelings about this. 158 00:11:15,049 --> 00:11:18,177 Sir Jinshi, your posture is too perfect. 159 00:11:19,637 --> 00:11:21,680 You watch what you're saying too. 160 00:11:21,764 --> 00:11:24,683 If you say my name, my disguise is pointless. 161 00:11:24,767 --> 00:11:27,353 In that case, what should I call you? 162 00:11:27,895 --> 00:11:28,979 Let's see… 163 00:11:29,980 --> 00:11:34,693 Starting now, please call me Jinka, Miss. 164 00:11:34,777 --> 00:11:35,945 What? 165 00:11:36,529 --> 00:11:39,281 I think that's appropriate, based on how we're dressed. 166 00:11:41,200 --> 00:11:42,201 He's right. 167 00:11:43,035 --> 00:11:45,162 It belongs to Ms. Suiren's daughter. 168 00:11:45,246 --> 00:11:48,874 The fabric and design are high quality, and it's not too old-fashioned. 169 00:11:48,958 --> 00:11:52,711 Based on my clothes, I could look like a rich girl with a servant. 170 00:11:56,799 --> 00:11:59,051 Why is he enjoying himself that much? 171 00:12:02,221 --> 00:12:05,975 Here is the map. For Xiaomao… 172 00:12:06,559 --> 00:12:09,687 You can entrust me with Miss, sir! 173 00:12:10,729 --> 00:12:12,273 Thank you. 174 00:12:15,818 --> 00:12:17,862 Sir Jinka, then. 175 00:12:23,159 --> 00:12:26,245 -Jinka. -Yes, Miss! 176 00:12:27,788 --> 00:12:30,040 -Your posture is too straight. -Yes, Miss! 177 00:12:35,212 --> 00:12:36,964 Jinka, huh? 178 00:12:37,047 --> 00:12:39,425 It's not so strange for a fake name, 179 00:12:40,050 --> 00:12:43,387 but adding the character for "Hana" is an odd choice. 180 00:12:43,471 --> 00:12:45,639 Same with the name Jinshi, 181 00:12:45,723 --> 00:12:47,641 but it's not a common male name. 182 00:12:48,225 --> 00:12:51,353 Maybe we should've dressed him as a woman… 183 00:12:53,814 --> 00:12:57,401 No, for the peace of this world, we should avoid that. 184 00:12:58,569 --> 00:12:59,653 Where are we heading? 185 00:13:01,489 --> 00:13:03,949 A diner right by the entrance of the pleasure district. 186 00:13:04,033 --> 00:13:05,868 I'm meeting an acquaintance there. 187 00:13:11,165 --> 00:13:13,626 Why do I have to be a bodyguard? 188 00:13:15,461 --> 00:13:18,214 And why do I have to keep a distance? 189 00:13:28,432 --> 00:13:31,769 A servant stepping in front of their master? He still has lots to learn. 190 00:13:33,020 --> 00:13:34,355 Jinka. 191 00:13:35,147 --> 00:13:37,900 I'm so sorry, Miss. 192 00:13:37,983 --> 00:13:39,318 Very good. 193 00:13:42,571 --> 00:13:45,574 It's too early for leafy vegetables, I see. 194 00:13:48,577 --> 00:13:50,621 I got my allowance, so maybe 195 00:13:50,704 --> 00:13:53,207 I'll have them butcher some chicken for some stew. 196 00:13:53,290 --> 00:13:54,458 You're shopping? 197 00:13:55,459 --> 00:13:57,169 With those clothes? 198 00:14:05,010 --> 00:14:07,930 I wanted to get some for Old Man. 199 00:14:09,098 --> 00:14:11,058 He's by far the most talented 200 00:14:11,141 --> 00:14:14,186 doctor and apothecary in the area, but for some reason, 201 00:14:15,312 --> 00:14:19,692 he has no idea how to calculate his profits and losses. 202 00:14:19,775 --> 00:14:20,985 Because of that, 203 00:14:21,068 --> 00:14:23,612 even though his profession is very profitable, 204 00:14:23,696 --> 00:14:25,197 he lives in a ramshackle hut. 205 00:14:27,783 --> 00:14:29,618 If he ever starves, 206 00:14:29,702 --> 00:14:33,747 I'm sure Grams would at least pour food in his mouth, but… 207 00:14:43,591 --> 00:14:45,926 -What is it? -Why aren't you talking? 208 00:14:47,219 --> 00:14:49,388 Because there's nothing to say? 209 00:14:52,766 --> 00:14:55,311 Did I say something to offend him? 210 00:14:57,396 --> 00:14:58,439 Oh, this smell is… 211 00:14:59,148 --> 00:15:00,190 Grilled chicken skewers! 212 00:15:00,774 --> 00:15:02,401 Please wait a minute. 213 00:15:03,694 --> 00:15:06,280 -Mister, two skewers, please! -Coming up! 214 00:15:08,657 --> 00:15:11,744 Here you are. Let's eat before it gets cold. 215 00:15:15,539 --> 00:15:16,582 Yeah. 216 00:15:21,337 --> 00:15:24,757 The savory chicken skin, the grease that spreads in your mouth! 217 00:15:24,840 --> 00:15:27,217 I can't eat this in the court. 218 00:15:27,926 --> 00:15:31,847 You're not eating this? It's not poisoned, as you can see. 219 00:15:32,723 --> 00:15:34,975 -Well… -Oh. 220 00:15:36,143 --> 00:15:37,227 Here you are. 221 00:15:46,362 --> 00:15:47,279 How is it? 222 00:15:48,906 --> 00:15:52,117 It's better than what I ate on the campsite. It's nice and salty. 223 00:15:52,201 --> 00:15:53,744 Campsite? 224 00:15:53,827 --> 00:15:57,623 I thought eunuchs didn't do jobs that soldiers do. 225 00:15:59,500 --> 00:16:01,627 Looks like he's enjoying it. 226 00:16:05,631 --> 00:16:08,425 Welcome back, Gaoshun. 227 00:16:09,009 --> 00:16:11,178 Don't touch the wicker. 228 00:16:11,679 --> 00:16:13,931 I just applied some persimmon juice. 229 00:16:14,515 --> 00:16:16,392 It's Young Master's toys. 230 00:16:16,475 --> 00:16:19,103 -Nostalgic, right? -Yes. 231 00:16:19,895 --> 00:16:22,356 So, how was it? 232 00:16:22,439 --> 00:16:24,233 He was in a great mood. 233 00:16:26,402 --> 00:16:29,363 It was a great idea. Didn't expect that from you. 234 00:16:31,323 --> 00:16:33,242 Once he found a toy he liked, 235 00:16:33,325 --> 00:16:36,412 Young Master would only play with that. 236 00:16:38,497 --> 00:16:42,584 If we hid the toy, he'd cry so much no one could handle him. 237 00:16:42,668 --> 00:16:48,757 You tried to deal with him often by bringing new toys. 238 00:16:51,552 --> 00:16:53,887 Growing an attachment to one thing. 239 00:16:54,388 --> 00:16:57,683 Sir Jinshi is not in the position to be able to do that. 240 00:16:59,727 --> 00:17:02,479 You don't need to hurry so much. 241 00:17:02,563 --> 00:17:05,023 You're meeting someone, right? 242 00:17:05,107 --> 00:17:07,651 You should get there as fast as you can. 243 00:17:08,902 --> 00:17:12,239 It sounds like you're impatient to get rid of me. 244 00:17:12,322 --> 00:17:13,407 Does it? 245 00:17:14,199 --> 00:17:19,246 It's true that I'm planning on going back to buy radishes and chicken after this. 246 00:17:19,329 --> 00:17:20,539 You know, 247 00:17:22,916 --> 00:17:25,419 life at the court isn't bad, is it? 248 00:17:27,254 --> 00:17:30,758 I'm sure it's better than life in the pleasure district. 249 00:17:31,925 --> 00:17:34,303 You're right. It's not bad. 250 00:17:35,262 --> 00:17:37,931 I serve the court of my own will. 251 00:17:38,015 --> 00:17:40,517 And the room I have is clean and beautiful. 252 00:17:41,101 --> 00:17:43,604 I'm just worried for my adoptive father. 253 00:17:43,687 --> 00:17:46,607 I'm worried about how he's living. 254 00:17:48,150 --> 00:17:49,485 What's wrong? 255 00:17:49,568 --> 00:17:54,114 I'm surprised you care about something other than medicine or poison. 256 00:17:55,240 --> 00:17:57,076 My father is my mentor in medicine. 257 00:17:57,159 --> 00:17:59,787 I need him to live a long life. 258 00:18:00,662 --> 00:18:03,540 Your father must be a talented apothecary. 259 00:18:04,208 --> 00:18:08,212 He's skilled not only in Chinese medicine, 260 00:18:08,295 --> 00:18:09,755 but Western medical practices as well. 261 00:18:09,838 --> 00:18:12,049 He used to study abroad in the West. 262 00:18:12,966 --> 00:18:15,928 He must've been extremely skilled. 263 00:18:16,804 --> 00:18:20,265 You can only study abroad if you've been selected by the country. 264 00:18:20,349 --> 00:18:22,643 Yes, he's an accomplished person. 265 00:18:22,726 --> 00:18:25,020 They say God doesn't grant humans two talents, 266 00:18:25,104 --> 00:18:27,272 but that's what he has. 267 00:18:27,356 --> 00:18:29,691 He must be a great man. 268 00:18:30,400 --> 00:18:33,529 Why is such a person working as an apothecary in the pleasure district? 269 00:18:34,446 --> 00:18:37,533 He was granted many things, but not luck. 270 00:18:37,616 --> 00:18:39,535 He has two talents, 271 00:18:39,618 --> 00:18:41,787 but his one important body part was taken away. 272 00:18:43,372 --> 00:18:47,167 You're saying your adoptive father is a eunuch? 273 00:18:47,251 --> 00:18:49,128 Yes, that's right. 274 00:18:53,132 --> 00:18:55,759 Did my pleasure district-style joke not land? 275 00:18:56,885 --> 00:18:59,346 Because Old Man studied abroad in the West, 276 00:18:59,429 --> 00:19:02,891 he was turned into a eunuch by the previous Emperor's mother, 277 00:19:02,975 --> 00:19:05,185 or the former Empress. 278 00:19:05,269 --> 00:19:09,148 A eunuch, apothecary, court physician… 279 00:19:09,231 --> 00:19:10,732 Have I not told him? 280 00:19:13,652 --> 00:19:14,778 Oh, is that it? 281 00:19:14,862 --> 00:19:17,114 A hotel on the second floor, a diner on the first. 282 00:19:17,197 --> 00:19:19,366 Stop by! 283 00:19:19,449 --> 00:19:20,659 Hey, now. 284 00:19:21,243 --> 00:19:22,953 Oh, I see. 285 00:19:23,453 --> 00:19:25,914 That's why he came here disguised. 286 00:19:27,583 --> 00:19:30,252 You should have come to the pleasure district, then. 287 00:19:30,752 --> 00:19:33,672 -Huh? What do you mean? -It's nothing. 288 00:19:35,966 --> 00:19:40,178 Apothecary, are you familiar with the Verdigris House's regulars? 289 00:19:40,262 --> 00:19:43,932 Yes, if they're the flashy type. 290 00:19:44,516 --> 00:19:45,642 What kind of men? 291 00:19:45,726 --> 00:19:48,395 It's a secret. A brothel is confidential. 292 00:19:50,689 --> 00:19:51,899 In that case, 293 00:19:54,109 --> 00:19:57,029 how do you lower the value of a courtesan? 294 00:19:59,031 --> 00:20:00,824 That's a very unpleasant question. 295 00:20:05,787 --> 00:20:09,333 There are many ways, especially for high-class courtesans. 296 00:20:10,250 --> 00:20:11,543 At the Verdigris House, 297 00:20:11,627 --> 00:20:14,630 most courtesans are trained when they are apprentices. 298 00:20:14,713 --> 00:20:18,842 Out of those, they're divided between the beautiful and plain girls, 299 00:20:19,885 --> 00:20:24,348 and the latter will take clients and sell themselves after their debut. 300 00:20:24,932 --> 00:20:28,268 Girls with potential will serve tea and find clients 301 00:20:28,352 --> 00:20:30,270 through manners and education. 302 00:20:30,354 --> 00:20:31,855 Their value will keep going up, 303 00:20:32,689 --> 00:20:34,900 and if she stops coming out as much at that point, 304 00:20:34,983 --> 00:20:38,862 then you have a popular courtesan who will cost a year's worth of silver to have tea. 305 00:20:40,197 --> 00:20:44,201 Some of these girls remain untouched by clients until they're bought out. 306 00:20:45,327 --> 00:20:48,956 They're valuable because they're untainted flowers. 307 00:20:49,039 --> 00:20:53,126 If she is touched, her value would go down by half. Finally, 308 00:20:55,337 --> 00:20:59,675 if she becomes pregnant, she is practically worthless. 309 00:22:36,063 --> 00:22:40,150 PREVIEW OF NEXT EPISODE 310 00:22:47,157 --> 00:22:49,409 Next Episode, "Lakan." 311 00:22:49,493 --> 00:22:50,994 Subtitle translation by: Yukimi Ohashi ally worthless.