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Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:18,580 --> 00:00:21,420 ♫ Wearing peach blossom makeup, I boil tea over the stove ♫ 2 00:00:23,060 --> 00:00:25,780 ♫ With a pure heart, I embroider the brocade of time ♫ 3 00:00:27,380 --> 00:00:31,380 ♫ On the short paper, affection flows in the silent moonlight ♫ 4 00:00:31,820 --> 00:00:34,940 ♫ I only wish that by my side, is my love ♫ 5 00:00:36,700 --> 00:00:39,940 ♫ Cool autumn wind blowing, I gaze far
leaning against the railing ♫ 6 00:00:41,620 --> 00:00:44,460 ♫ Sunset glow over the green hill, in formation
wild geese are flying ♫ 7 00:00:45,940 --> 00:00:50,299 ♫ Covering a thousand miles on horseback,
for whom is he longing ♫ 8 00:00:50,300 --> 00:00:53,620 ♫ He returned home in dreams ♫ 9 00:00:54,060 --> 00:00:58,220 ♫ I will never forget that you held my hands ♫ 10 00:00:58,740 --> 00:01:03,379 ♫ In your warm palms, we braved winds and waves ♫ 11 00:01:03,380 --> 00:01:08,579 ♫ Unexpectedly, after we traveled so far and turned grey-haired ♫ 12 00:01:08,580 --> 00:01:12,260 ♫ I am still by your side ♫ 13 00:01:12,740 --> 00:01:17,179 ♫ Hearts burning, we look into each other's eyes ♫ 14 00:01:17,180 --> 00:01:21,819 ♫ Feelings overflowing, they don't need to be hid ♫ 15 00:01:21,820 --> 00:01:26,500 ♫ No matter how time passes and life changes ♫ 16 00:01:27,100 --> 00:01:31,060 ♫ Together, we will grow old ♫ 17 00:01:32,820 --> 00:01:36,120 [The Sword and the Brocade] 18 00:01:37,340 --> 00:01:39,340 [Episode 40] 19 00:01:44,600 --> 00:01:46,200 This wine smells so good. 20 00:01:51,600 --> 00:01:52,960 Here is another toast to you. 21 00:01:58,120 --> 00:01:59,760 Now that I'm thinking back, 22 00:02:00,560 --> 00:02:01,839 late Her Ladyship 23 00:02:01,840 --> 00:02:03,560 carried so much clout at home. 24 00:02:04,920 --> 00:02:07,719 Pitiful concubines like me 25 00:02:07,720 --> 00:02:10,800 don't matter to His Lordship. 26 00:02:11,280 --> 00:02:14,000 Madam, there are things you don't know. 27 00:02:14,400 --> 00:02:16,719 You only saw the apparent clout 28 00:02:16,720 --> 00:02:18,440 of late Her Ladyship. 29 00:02:18,840 --> 00:02:21,039 You have no idea how miserable she actually was. 30 00:02:21,040 --> 00:02:23,279 What do you mean? 31 00:02:23,280 --> 00:02:25,519 His Lordship respected her so much. 32 00:02:25,520 --> 00:02:26,839 Even though he took 33 00:02:26,840 --> 00:02:28,519 her maid Biyu as his concubine, 34 00:02:28,520 --> 00:02:30,839 he barely visited Biyu to protect 35 00:02:30,840 --> 00:02:32,640 her feelings. 36 00:02:33,200 --> 00:02:35,319 There's another level of truth 37 00:02:35,320 --> 00:02:36,960 to the Biyu situation. 38 00:02:38,320 --> 00:02:39,880 What level of truth? 39 00:02:40,440 --> 00:02:41,839 Back in the day 40 00:02:41,840 --> 00:02:44,080 when late Her Ladyship was pregnant with Zhun, 41 00:02:44,600 --> 00:02:47,039 she couldn't bed His Lordship. 42 00:02:47,040 --> 00:02:49,039 She wanted to stay in His Lordship's favor, 43 00:02:49,040 --> 00:02:52,679 so she made Biyu his concubine. 44 00:02:52,680 --> 00:02:54,080 I see. 45 00:02:54,640 --> 00:02:58,999 By the way, Madam, I'm only telling you this. 46 00:02:59,000 --> 00:03:01,800 Don't let any outsider know. 47 00:03:02,320 --> 00:03:03,439 Rest easy. 48 00:03:03,440 --> 00:03:05,440 I'll keep this secret. 49 00:03:08,520 --> 00:03:09,520 But 50 00:03:10,040 --> 00:03:11,479 it makes me wonder. 51 00:03:11,480 --> 00:03:12,879 His Lordship 52 00:03:12,880 --> 00:03:14,799 didn't even regard Qiao Lianfang highly 53 00:03:14,800 --> 00:03:16,319 who comes from a predominant family. 54 00:03:16,320 --> 00:03:18,279 Why would he fancy Biyu? 55 00:03:18,280 --> 00:03:19,760 Biyu refused 56 00:03:20,560 --> 00:03:22,960 to be his concubine at first. 57 00:03:23,920 --> 00:03:27,640 So late Her Ladyship used a little trick. 58 00:03:28,280 --> 00:03:29,760 What trick? 59 00:03:30,280 --> 00:03:33,360 Biyu had a younger sister. 60 00:03:36,520 --> 00:03:38,479 Biyu had a younger sister? 61 00:03:38,480 --> 00:03:40,760 I never knew that. 62 00:03:42,320 --> 00:03:44,839 Late Her Ladyship used Biyu's younger sister 63 00:03:44,840 --> 00:03:47,160 to threaten her. 64 00:03:47,880 --> 00:03:51,519 She asked Biyu to climb into His Lordship's bed 65 00:03:51,520 --> 00:03:53,999 when he was drunk. 66 00:03:54,000 --> 00:03:55,639 His Lordship didn't know what happened 67 00:03:55,640 --> 00:03:56,959 until he woke up the next day. 68 00:03:56,960 --> 00:03:58,919 He had no choice 69 00:03:58,920 --> 00:04:01,399 but to take Biyu as his concubine. 70 00:04:01,400 --> 00:04:02,840 So that's what happened. 71 00:04:04,400 --> 00:04:06,479 No wonder Biyu wasn't favored. 72 00:04:06,480 --> 00:04:08,399 It turns out His Lordship was forced. 73 00:04:08,400 --> 00:04:11,679 That's why His Lordship never 74 00:04:11,680 --> 00:04:14,880 entered Biyu's room again. 75 00:04:15,520 --> 00:04:17,029 The plan of late Her Ladyship 76 00:04:17,030 --> 00:04:18,149 ended up a debacle. 77 00:04:18,150 --> 00:04:21,469 She blamed it on Biyu and lambasted Biyu 78 00:04:21,470 --> 00:04:22,999 from time to time. 79 00:04:23,000 --> 00:04:26,279 Unexpectedly, Biyu was so weak 80 00:04:26,280 --> 00:04:28,279 that she couldn't stand jeers. 81 00:04:28,280 --> 00:04:29,280 Jeers? 82 00:04:30,800 --> 00:04:32,959 People jeered at her, calling her shameless. 83 00:04:32,960 --> 00:04:35,239 They said she voluntarily climbed 84 00:04:35,240 --> 00:04:38,359 into His Lordship's bed to gain higher status 85 00:04:38,360 --> 00:04:40,879 and met with rejection. 86 00:04:40,880 --> 00:04:43,959 You know, nobody can stand that kind of insult. 87 00:04:43,960 --> 00:04:45,279 Besides, she was a weak person. 88 00:04:45,280 --> 00:04:48,360 She couldn't get past herself. 89 00:04:48,960 --> 00:04:51,880 So she hanged herself, you know. 90 00:04:52,800 --> 00:04:56,239 Biyu has been depressed all that time. 91 00:04:56,240 --> 00:04:58,280 But she didn't tell me anything. 92 00:05:00,880 --> 00:05:02,560 Then again, 93 00:05:03,320 --> 00:05:04,679 His Lordship 94 00:05:04,680 --> 00:05:06,199 shouldn't have treated her so coldly. 95 00:05:06,200 --> 00:05:08,039 He should have shown his care for her. 96 00:05:08,040 --> 00:05:10,200 She was his concubine, after all. 97 00:05:10,840 --> 00:05:14,919 If she hadn't lost all hope, she wouldn't have 98 00:05:14,920 --> 00:05:16,519 committed suicide. 99 00:05:16,520 --> 00:05:18,759 You're right. 100 00:05:18,760 --> 00:05:20,279 But have you seen 101 00:05:20,280 --> 00:05:22,560 His Lordship devote himself to anyone? 102 00:05:23,240 --> 00:05:27,360 It's why late Her Ladyship decided to make Biyu 103 00:05:27,800 --> 00:05:32,080 his concubine to stay in his favor. 104 00:05:33,440 --> 00:05:35,319 I don't think so. 105 00:05:35,320 --> 00:05:36,919 His Lordship cares a lot 106 00:05:36,920 --> 00:05:39,400 about Her Ladyship now. 107 00:05:40,280 --> 00:05:42,679 He cares her for now. 108 00:05:42,680 --> 00:05:44,239 But we don't know 109 00:05:44,240 --> 00:05:46,400 what will happen in the future. 110 00:05:48,400 --> 00:05:50,039 Enough talking. 111 00:05:50,040 --> 00:05:51,800 Let's drink some more. 112 00:06:01,960 --> 00:06:03,000 Nanny Tao, 113 00:06:03,480 --> 00:06:04,920 get up and drink. 114 00:06:05,320 --> 00:06:06,720 - Drink.
- Nanny Tao. 115 00:06:53,080 --> 00:06:55,679 Truth be told, 116 00:06:55,680 --> 00:06:57,839 Luo Yuanniang and Xu Lingyi 117 00:06:57,840 --> 00:06:59,800 forced Tong Biyu to kill herself. 118 00:07:00,440 --> 00:07:03,759 We need Nanny Tao to speak the truth 119 00:07:03,760 --> 00:07:05,639 for Amber to believe it. 120 00:07:05,640 --> 00:07:08,239 Once Amber learns the truth, 121 00:07:08,240 --> 00:07:10,439 she'll make waves in the Xu family 122 00:07:10,440 --> 00:07:12,799 out of loyalty to Her Ladyship, 123 00:07:12,800 --> 00:07:14,879 which will facilitate your plan. 124 00:07:14,880 --> 00:07:16,920 Is that girl capable of such a thing? 125 00:07:17,920 --> 00:07:20,120 Don't underestimate her. 126 00:07:20,720 --> 00:07:22,719 Her Ladyship trusts her very much. 127 00:07:22,720 --> 00:07:24,640 I'm pretty confident about this. 128 00:07:58,600 --> 00:07:59,600 Madam. 129 00:08:01,800 --> 00:08:02,960 My elder sister... 130 00:08:04,200 --> 00:08:06,200 Late Her Ladyship and the Luo family 131 00:08:06,800 --> 00:08:08,760 used me to push her. 132 00:08:14,400 --> 00:08:16,560 Since His Lordship took my sister as his concubine, 133 00:08:18,240 --> 00:08:20,919 he shouldn't have ignored her and cut her dead. 134 00:08:20,920 --> 00:08:22,840 He allowed others to humiliate her. 135 00:08:24,320 --> 00:08:29,400 The Luo family and His Lordship 136 00:08:29,880 --> 00:08:31,720 forced my sister to kill herself. 137 00:08:37,600 --> 00:08:38,800 Actually, 138 00:08:40,040 --> 00:08:42,160 noble families like this one 139 00:08:43,040 --> 00:08:44,840 may look glamorous, 140 00:08:45,800 --> 00:08:47,880 but life is tough here 141 00:08:48,520 --> 00:08:50,600 and outsiders would never understand. 142 00:08:52,600 --> 00:08:54,239 Even Her Ladyship, as the legal wife 143 00:08:54,240 --> 00:08:55,640 gets oppressed, 144 00:08:56,240 --> 00:08:57,359 not to mention concubines, 145 00:08:57,360 --> 00:08:59,640 maids and servants like us. 146 00:09:04,960 --> 00:09:06,120 Madam, 147 00:09:07,360 --> 00:09:09,879 thank you for letting me know the truth. 148 00:09:09,880 --> 00:09:11,040 I'll never forget 149 00:09:11,920 --> 00:09:13,680 your kindness. 150 00:09:18,160 --> 00:09:20,239 [Mansion of Xu]
Ou Yanxing has left Xianling Pavilion. 151 00:09:20,240 --> 00:09:21,119 He won't be related to Xianling Pavilion 152 00:09:21,120 --> 00:09:22,360 in any way from now on. 153 00:09:23,880 --> 00:09:26,879 I hope you'll allow Shiyi to stay 154 00:09:26,880 --> 00:09:28,280 in Xianling Pavilion. 155 00:09:28,680 --> 00:09:30,479 Ou Yanxing is Ou Yanxing. 156 00:09:30,480 --> 00:09:31,960 Shiyi is Shiyi. 157 00:09:32,840 --> 00:09:38,080 Maybe he left for a hidden agenda. 158 00:09:38,960 --> 00:09:42,399 Shiyi, I hope you'll focus on the family 159 00:09:42,400 --> 00:09:45,359 and perform a wife's duties 160 00:09:45,360 --> 00:09:47,160 from now on. 161 00:09:48,800 --> 00:09:49,800 Mother, 162 00:09:50,240 --> 00:09:51,759 I don't think Xianling Pavilion 163 00:09:51,760 --> 00:09:53,959 has stopped Shiyi 164 00:09:53,960 --> 00:09:55,480 from being a competent matron. 165 00:09:59,040 --> 00:10:01,760 Shiyi has married into the family for years, 166 00:10:02,480 --> 00:10:04,559 yet she has borne no child. 167 00:10:04,560 --> 00:10:05,880 This fact alone is enough 168 00:10:06,440 --> 00:10:09,360 to prove she is not competent. 169 00:10:10,080 --> 00:10:11,599 Shiyi is young. 170 00:10:11,600 --> 00:10:13,359 She'll bear a child sooner or later. 171 00:10:13,360 --> 00:10:15,559 Since you're going out of your way to defend her, 172 00:10:15,560 --> 00:10:17,120 I'll say no more. 173 00:10:17,880 --> 00:10:20,160 Shiyi can't take care of you wholeheartedly 174 00:10:20,800 --> 00:10:23,599 because she has other duties outside home 175 00:10:23,600 --> 00:10:24,799 and Concubine Qin is the only woman 176 00:10:24,800 --> 00:10:26,559 you have now. 177 00:10:26,560 --> 00:10:28,240 That's far from sufficient. 178 00:10:30,400 --> 00:10:32,320 I plan to find 179 00:10:33,160 --> 00:10:34,560 another concubine for you. 180 00:10:36,720 --> 00:10:37,720 Mother. 181 00:10:38,360 --> 00:10:40,559 That won't do. 182 00:10:40,560 --> 00:10:41,880 I'll find several candidates 183 00:10:42,520 --> 00:10:45,720 for you in a few days. 184 00:10:46,120 --> 00:10:48,919 If you still think of me as your mother, 185 00:10:48,920 --> 00:10:50,720 don't say no. 186 00:10:51,680 --> 00:10:53,600 Alright, I'm tired. 187 00:10:54,400 --> 00:10:56,120 You may go. 188 00:11:20,560 --> 00:11:21,560 Don't worry. 189 00:11:22,080 --> 00:11:24,760 No matter what, I won't have a new concubine. 190 00:11:26,480 --> 00:11:28,680 I know your feelings for me. 191 00:11:30,320 --> 00:11:31,760 But we can't 192 00:11:32,160 --> 00:11:34,399 change Mother's mind. 193 00:11:34,400 --> 00:11:37,479 I don't want what Mother wants. 194 00:11:37,480 --> 00:11:38,600 I know. 195 00:11:41,440 --> 00:11:42,679 At the end of the day, 196 00:11:42,680 --> 00:11:44,479 I'm just not doing well enough. 197 00:11:44,480 --> 00:11:46,080 I'm not doing things perfectly. 198 00:11:47,040 --> 00:11:48,639 You're doing well enough 199 00:11:48,640 --> 00:11:50,400 in my eyes. 200 00:11:52,640 --> 00:11:53,760 I only hope 201 00:11:54,280 --> 00:11:55,800 you'll follow your heart. 202 00:11:56,960 --> 00:11:58,160 Leave everything else to me. 203 00:12:19,360 --> 00:12:21,480 Great Madam pressed on Her Ladyship today. 204 00:12:22,160 --> 00:12:23,520 I saw it 205 00:12:24,480 --> 00:12:25,880 and it reminded me of my sister. 206 00:12:26,360 --> 00:12:27,519 Although His Lordship 207 00:12:27,520 --> 00:12:28,960 defended Her Ladyship today, 208 00:12:29,680 --> 00:12:33,079 he did heartless things to my sister. 209 00:12:33,080 --> 00:12:34,159 Who knows if he'll abandon 210 00:12:34,160 --> 00:12:35,440 Her Ladyship in the future? 211 00:12:37,240 --> 00:12:40,519 It's very hard to be a good matron 212 00:12:40,520 --> 00:12:41,920 in the Xu family. 213 00:12:42,760 --> 00:12:45,160 You lose freedom once you marry into the noble family. 214 00:12:47,280 --> 00:12:48,760 Yuanniang was heartless, 215 00:12:49,360 --> 00:12:51,240 so is His Lordship. 216 00:12:51,920 --> 00:12:53,840 They would stop at nothing to attain their goals. 217 00:12:55,040 --> 00:12:56,400 Her Ladyship is a good person. 218 00:12:57,160 --> 00:12:58,519 But after she 219 00:12:58,520 --> 00:13:00,840 married into the Xu family with strict rules, 220 00:13:01,360 --> 00:13:02,959 she couldn't find recognition 221 00:13:02,960 --> 00:13:04,280 no matter how hard she tried. 222 00:13:07,960 --> 00:13:10,080 Now Her Ladyship is getting more and more depressed. 223 00:13:10,760 --> 00:13:12,519 I'm really worried 224 00:13:12,520 --> 00:13:14,520 that she'll end up like my sister. 225 00:13:16,760 --> 00:13:18,679 She is the legal wife of His Lordship, after all. 226 00:13:18,680 --> 00:13:20,440 If she doesn't make any grave mistakes, 227 00:13:21,240 --> 00:13:23,880 the Xu family won't harm her. 228 00:13:25,160 --> 00:13:26,759 To be honest, 229 00:13:26,760 --> 00:13:30,680 I don't think life in the Xu family suits her. 230 00:13:35,520 --> 00:13:36,680 Madam, 231 00:13:37,120 --> 00:13:38,640 what do you mean? 232 00:13:40,400 --> 00:13:41,400 You see, 233 00:13:42,440 --> 00:13:45,039 Her Ladyship's eyes sparkle when she talks 234 00:13:45,040 --> 00:13:46,759 about Xianling Pavilion. 235 00:13:46,760 --> 00:13:48,800 She looks so happy. 236 00:13:49,880 --> 00:13:52,119 Perhaps wealth and high status 237 00:13:52,120 --> 00:13:54,680 have never mattered to her. 238 00:13:55,560 --> 00:13:57,960 She only seeks to live as she wishes. 239 00:14:19,040 --> 00:14:20,040 Amber. 240 00:14:24,920 --> 00:14:26,480 You cried? 241 00:14:27,080 --> 00:14:28,200 What happened? 242 00:14:29,040 --> 00:14:30,040 Nothing. 243 00:14:30,480 --> 00:14:32,719 I was merely worried for Her Ladyship. 244 00:14:32,720 --> 00:14:34,239 Worried about what? 245 00:14:34,240 --> 00:14:35,240 Were you worried 246 00:14:35,241 --> 00:14:37,279 that His Lordship would have a new concubine? 247 00:14:37,280 --> 00:14:38,199 Don't worry. 248 00:14:38,200 --> 00:14:39,480 His Lordship won't do that. 249 00:14:40,400 --> 00:14:42,000 How do you know for sure? 250 00:14:43,040 --> 00:14:44,639 If you liked a man 251 00:14:44,640 --> 00:14:46,359 and your parents disapproved, 252 00:14:46,360 --> 00:14:48,080 would you dare defy them? 253 00:14:51,600 --> 00:14:52,759 If I had known this, 254 00:14:52,760 --> 00:14:54,039 I'd have advised Her Ladyship 255 00:14:54,040 --> 00:14:54,759 to sign the Divorce Agreement 256 00:14:54,760 --> 00:14:56,039 and leave the Xu family. 257 00:14:56,040 --> 00:14:57,279 Leave the Xu family? 258 00:14:57,280 --> 00:14:58,959 You're oversimplifying the situation. 259 00:14:58,960 --> 00:15:01,719 A divorced woman is universally condemned. 260 00:15:01,720 --> 00:15:02,999 The Luo family wouldn't take her back 261 00:15:03,000 --> 00:15:04,199 if she were divorced. 262 00:15:04,200 --> 00:15:04,760 How do you expect her 263 00:15:04,761 --> 00:15:06,000 to spend the rest of her life? 264 00:15:08,080 --> 00:15:10,000 Her Ladyship had nothing back then. 265 00:15:10,440 --> 00:15:11,959 She'd rather run away from the marriage 266 00:15:11,960 --> 00:15:13,920 than be confined to this house. 267 00:15:14,440 --> 00:15:16,559 With Xianling Pavilion, 268 00:15:16,560 --> 00:15:18,480 she is capable of standing on her own feet. 269 00:15:19,200 --> 00:15:22,000 Now the Xu family is pressing on her. 270 00:15:22,440 --> 00:15:24,000 Divorce wouldn't have bothered 271 00:15:25,000 --> 00:15:26,959 a woman of her personality. 272 00:15:26,960 --> 00:15:29,439 That's nonsense. 273 00:15:29,440 --> 00:15:31,199 Besides, His Lordship treats her so well. 274 00:15:31,200 --> 00:15:32,360 Why should she get a divorce? 275 00:15:36,120 --> 00:15:37,120 Dongqing, 276 00:15:37,640 --> 00:15:39,399 people change. 277 00:15:39,400 --> 00:15:41,439 I don't think His Lordship will change. 278 00:15:41,440 --> 00:15:42,479 His Lordship will definitely help her 279 00:15:42,480 --> 00:15:43,720 overcome this crisis. 280 00:15:44,520 --> 00:15:46,000 His Lordship. His Lordship. 281 00:15:47,080 --> 00:15:49,359 You think you truly know him? 282 00:15:49,360 --> 00:15:51,559 And we're talking about Her Ladyship here. 283 00:15:51,560 --> 00:15:53,959 Why do you keep mentioning His Lordship? 284 00:15:53,960 --> 00:15:55,799 A married couple is a single unit. 285 00:15:55,800 --> 00:15:57,119 When Her Ladyship is in trouble, His Lordship 286 00:15:57,120 --> 00:15:58,399 naturally enters my mind first. 287 00:15:58,400 --> 00:15:59,600 I don't think so. 288 00:16:00,520 --> 00:16:02,519 Dongqing, there's something 289 00:16:02,520 --> 00:16:03,920 that I must tell you. 290 00:16:04,880 --> 00:16:07,039 I think you admire and care about His Lordship 291 00:16:07,040 --> 00:16:09,000 more than a maid should. 292 00:16:09,720 --> 00:16:12,040 What do you mean, Amber? 293 00:16:13,440 --> 00:16:16,400 I'm advising you to analyze your mind 294 00:16:16,960 --> 00:16:19,039 and understand your own feelings. 295 00:16:19,040 --> 00:16:21,239 You're being so weird today. 296 00:16:21,240 --> 00:16:22,439 I'm talking to you nicely. 297 00:16:22,440 --> 00:16:24,079 But you keep making insinuations. 298 00:16:24,080 --> 00:16:25,280 I'll stop talking to you. 299 00:16:33,600 --> 00:16:35,279 You look so happy. 300 00:16:35,280 --> 00:16:36,400 Did something good happen? 301 00:16:38,640 --> 00:16:39,640 How is this? 302 00:16:40,480 --> 00:16:41,920 Beautiful. 303 00:16:44,080 --> 00:16:47,000 Do you plan to give this to Dongqing? 304 00:16:47,480 --> 00:16:48,799 How do you know? 305 00:16:48,800 --> 00:16:51,519 I've known it since I noticed you were 306 00:16:51,520 --> 00:16:52,359 going after Dongqing all the time. 307 00:16:52,360 --> 00:16:53,919 Smart-ass. 308 00:16:53,920 --> 00:16:54,959 Is His Lordship here? 309 00:16:54,960 --> 00:16:55,960 He is inside. 310 00:17:01,800 --> 00:17:03,319 I'll find several candidates 311 00:17:03,320 --> 00:17:05,269 for you 312 00:17:05,270 --> 00:17:06,789 in a few days. 313 00:17:06,790 --> 00:17:08,079 If you still think of me 314 00:17:08,080 --> 00:17:09,639 as your mother, 315 00:17:09,640 --> 00:17:11,400 don't say no. 316 00:17:14,840 --> 00:17:15,839 My Lord. 317 00:17:15,840 --> 00:17:18,159 I need to discuss something with you. 318 00:17:18,160 --> 00:17:20,079 - I want to marry...
- I won't compromise 319 00:17:20,080 --> 00:17:21,480 and have a new concubine. 320 00:17:21,880 --> 00:17:23,480 But I can't defy Mother. 321 00:17:24,270 --> 00:17:26,400 Is there any way to satisfy both me and her? 322 00:17:42,520 --> 00:17:45,879 Great Madam Xu is right to hire me. 323 00:17:45,880 --> 00:17:50,039 I know most of the young ladies in this city. 324 00:17:50,040 --> 00:17:52,800 I'll find Marquis a satisfactory concubine. 325 00:18:02,400 --> 00:18:04,239 Her Ladyship treats me nicely. 326 00:18:04,240 --> 00:18:06,880 I can't let her go through this suffering. 327 00:18:08,080 --> 00:18:09,319 If staying in the Xu family 328 00:18:09,320 --> 00:18:10,759 means she must bear with this, 329 00:18:10,760 --> 00:18:12,959 then wealth and high status don't matter. 330 00:18:12,960 --> 00:18:14,279 She might as well... 331 00:18:14,280 --> 00:18:15,640 She might as well leave. 332 00:18:16,040 --> 00:18:17,999 Lower your voice. 333 00:18:18,000 --> 00:18:19,000 Come here. 334 00:18:23,760 --> 00:18:25,159 Look at you. 335 00:18:25,160 --> 00:18:27,999 When you're antsy, you talk about leaving. 336 00:18:28,000 --> 00:18:29,840 It's not a small decision. 337 00:18:30,400 --> 00:18:32,639 Her Ladyship always acts reliably and cautiously. 338 00:18:32,640 --> 00:18:35,000 She won't leave this mansion easily. 339 00:18:35,720 --> 00:18:37,799 But with the Xu family pressing on her, 340 00:18:37,800 --> 00:18:39,640 she probably wants to leave. 341 00:18:42,360 --> 00:18:47,120 Even if she leaves the mansion as you wish, 342 00:18:47,920 --> 00:18:49,639 she won't be able to find a footing 343 00:18:49,640 --> 00:18:51,399 in the capital anytime soon. 344 00:18:51,400 --> 00:18:53,599 When she is wandering around outside home 345 00:18:53,600 --> 00:18:56,160 without the support of her title and status, 346 00:18:57,120 --> 00:18:58,880 who will she rely on? 347 00:19:16,880 --> 00:19:17,880 Go. 348 00:19:20,680 --> 00:19:21,679 Your Ladyship. 349 00:19:21,680 --> 00:19:23,279 Great Madam treats you so badly 350 00:19:23,280 --> 00:19:24,680 and you still make clothes for her. 351 00:19:25,520 --> 00:19:26,520 What else can I do? 352 00:19:27,920 --> 00:19:30,679 No matter what, I should do my job. 353 00:19:30,680 --> 00:19:31,719 Go now. 354 00:19:31,720 --> 00:19:32,639 Your Ladyship. 355 00:19:32,640 --> 00:19:35,760 Let me go, so Dongqing can stay with you. 356 00:19:36,280 --> 00:19:37,040 All right. 357 00:19:37,040 --> 00:19:38,040 Amber, you can go. 358 00:19:38,440 --> 00:19:39,759 If you went out with that sullen look 359 00:19:39,760 --> 00:19:40,679 on your face, people might think 360 00:19:40,680 --> 00:19:41,959 I punished you. 361 00:19:41,960 --> 00:19:43,160 Your Ladyship. 362 00:19:47,480 --> 00:19:49,479 Thank you for coming, Amber. 363 00:19:49,480 --> 00:19:51,240 Great Madam has gone to bed. 364 00:19:51,680 --> 00:19:54,080 You can stay for tea. 365 00:19:54,680 --> 00:19:56,119 Thank you for the kind offer. 366 00:19:56,120 --> 00:19:57,439 But I can't stay. 367 00:19:57,440 --> 00:20:00,319 His Lordship lost two undergarments recently. 368 00:20:00,320 --> 00:20:01,559 I need to hurry up and find them, 369 00:20:01,560 --> 00:20:03,239 so Her Ladyship won't feel anxious. 370 00:20:03,240 --> 00:20:04,960 His Lordship lost some clothes? 371 00:20:06,280 --> 00:20:08,439 Your place only has a few people. 372 00:20:08,440 --> 00:20:10,039 You are right. 373 00:20:10,040 --> 00:20:11,879 Only Dongqing and I have access 374 00:20:11,880 --> 00:20:13,999 to His Lordship's undergarments. 375 00:20:14,000 --> 00:20:15,760 I don't understand how the clothes got lost. 376 00:20:18,040 --> 00:20:20,119 Mrs. Du, go about your day. 377 00:20:20,120 --> 00:20:21,439 I won't bother you anymore. 378 00:20:21,440 --> 00:20:22,440 Alright. 379 00:20:34,280 --> 00:20:35,280 Great Madam, 380 00:20:35,680 --> 00:20:37,839 Amber said 381 00:20:37,840 --> 00:20:40,400 His Lordship lost two undergarments. 382 00:20:41,560 --> 00:20:43,640 I... I suspect... 383 00:20:44,960 --> 00:20:46,040 Go on. 384 00:20:47,280 --> 00:20:49,080 I suspect that Dongqing took the clothes. 385 00:20:49,520 --> 00:20:51,200 She did? 386 00:20:53,800 --> 00:20:58,240 Do you think we should dismiss her? 387 00:21:00,040 --> 00:21:01,920 If it is true, 388 00:21:03,400 --> 00:21:07,680 maybe we can make good use of it. 389 00:21:12,400 --> 00:21:13,719 Alright. 390 00:21:13,720 --> 00:21:14,720 Go. 391 00:21:18,000 --> 00:21:21,159 The embroidery on the belt is really exquisite 392 00:21:21,160 --> 00:21:22,960 and the stitching is unique. 393 00:21:24,240 --> 00:21:26,679 I wonder what kind of embroidery pattern 394 00:21:26,680 --> 00:21:28,000 General Fu likes. 395 00:21:29,320 --> 00:21:32,719 How about I embroider an auspicious pattern? 396 00:21:32,720 --> 00:21:34,599 Good luck and wish fulfillment. 397 00:21:34,600 --> 00:21:36,840 I think he'll like it. 398 00:21:39,640 --> 00:21:40,679 Search this place. 399 00:21:40,680 --> 00:21:41,680 Yes. 400 00:21:46,880 --> 00:21:48,800 Mrs. Du, what are you doing? 401 00:21:49,360 --> 00:21:50,599 Dongqing. 402 00:21:50,600 --> 00:21:51,879 What are you hiding? 403 00:21:51,880 --> 00:21:52,839 Show me. 404 00:21:52,840 --> 00:21:53,719 Nothing. 405 00:21:53,720 --> 00:21:54,960 I'm not hiding anything. 406 00:22:08,520 --> 00:22:10,320 Isn't this His Lordship's belt? 407 00:22:10,880 --> 00:22:15,199 Dongqing, why did you keep His Lordship's belt? 408 00:22:15,200 --> 00:22:17,759 I... Can it be that you have 409 00:22:17,760 --> 00:22:19,119 improper thoughts about His Lordship? 410 00:22:19,120 --> 00:22:20,079 No, Mrs. Du! 411 00:22:20,080 --> 00:22:20,839 Stop the nonsense. 412 00:22:20,840 --> 00:22:22,759 Explain yourself to Great Madam. 413 00:22:22,760 --> 00:22:24,880 Mrs. Du, it's not like that. 414 00:22:33,000 --> 00:22:35,000 Proof is here. 415 00:22:35,440 --> 00:22:37,359 How dare you say 416 00:22:37,360 --> 00:22:40,360 you don't have improper thoughts about Lingyi? 417 00:22:40,840 --> 00:22:41,840 Mother. 418 00:22:42,640 --> 00:22:45,159 I made Dongqing handle His Lordship's clothes. 419 00:22:45,160 --> 00:22:47,079 Maybe this is a misunderstanding. 420 00:22:47,080 --> 00:22:49,479 We should hear from Dongqing first. 421 00:22:49,480 --> 00:22:50,480 All right. 422 00:22:51,360 --> 00:22:52,560 Tell me 423 00:22:53,400 --> 00:22:56,599 why you kept Lingyi's belt. 424 00:22:56,600 --> 00:22:59,119 Great Madam, I kept His Lordship's belt 425 00:22:59,120 --> 00:23:00,960 to learn the stitches on it. 426 00:23:01,480 --> 00:23:03,400 Learn the stitches? 427 00:23:05,080 --> 00:23:06,759 Shiyi could have been a great teacher for you, 428 00:23:06,760 --> 00:23:08,599 but you didn't learn from her. 429 00:23:08,600 --> 00:23:10,120 As an unmarried girl, 430 00:23:10,520 --> 00:23:13,319 you kept a man's undergarment 431 00:23:13,320 --> 00:23:15,479 and claimed you were using it to learn stitches. 432 00:23:15,480 --> 00:23:18,519 You think anyone would believe you? 433 00:23:18,520 --> 00:23:21,959 Great Madam, I truly used it to learn stitches. 434 00:23:21,960 --> 00:23:23,800 I wanted to make a... Insolent maid! 435 00:23:25,680 --> 00:23:27,360 How dare you make excuses? 436 00:23:28,080 --> 00:23:30,560 You think the people you serve 437 00:23:31,600 --> 00:23:33,680 are so easy to deceive? 438 00:23:35,240 --> 00:23:36,240 Mother. 439 00:23:36,800 --> 00:23:39,199 Dongqing has been serving me since childhood. 440 00:23:39,200 --> 00:23:41,159 I know her the best. 441 00:23:41,160 --> 00:23:41,999 She would never 442 00:23:42,000 --> 00:23:43,679 have improper thoughts about His Lordship. 443 00:23:43,680 --> 00:23:45,079 You failed to keep her in check. 444 00:23:45,080 --> 00:23:46,760 I haven't condemned you yet. 445 00:23:48,080 --> 00:23:50,000 When this kind of thing happened, 446 00:23:50,400 --> 00:23:53,120 how can I ever trust you again? 447 00:23:53,960 --> 00:23:56,079 I'm wronged, Great Madam. 448 00:23:56,080 --> 00:23:58,240 That belt is actually... 449 00:23:58,760 --> 00:23:59,880 Dongqing. 450 00:24:00,440 --> 00:24:02,839 You're the head maid of the matron, 451 00:24:02,840 --> 00:24:05,040 yet you have the nerve to covet the master. 452 00:24:06,080 --> 00:24:08,039 According to the Xu family's rules, 453 00:24:08,040 --> 00:24:10,239 you should be sold. 454 00:24:10,240 --> 00:24:11,919 No, Great Madam. 455 00:24:11,920 --> 00:24:12,920 Mother. 456 00:24:13,520 --> 00:24:14,799 You are right. 457 00:24:14,800 --> 00:24:16,240 I didn't discipline her strictly. 458 00:24:16,640 --> 00:24:19,119 Please show mercy and let Dongqing stay. 459 00:24:19,120 --> 00:24:21,000 I'll discipline her strictly in the future. 460 00:24:33,320 --> 00:24:34,799 Great Madam. 461 00:24:34,800 --> 00:24:36,839 I beg of you to calm down. 462 00:24:36,840 --> 00:24:38,519 Dongqing broke the family rules. 463 00:24:38,520 --> 00:24:39,840 She should be sold. 464 00:24:40,360 --> 00:24:41,559 But 465 00:24:41,560 --> 00:24:43,520 Her Ladyship values Dongqing so much. 466 00:24:44,640 --> 00:24:47,480 It'd hurt her if you sold Dongqing. 467 00:24:47,880 --> 00:24:50,279 Let her stay, 468 00:24:50,280 --> 00:24:52,719 and Her Ladyship will be grateful to you. 469 00:24:52,720 --> 00:24:56,560 You can find another way to punish Dongqing. 470 00:25:04,160 --> 00:25:05,400 Shiyi. 471 00:25:06,640 --> 00:25:07,960 I know 472 00:25:08,400 --> 00:25:11,039 Dongqing has served you since childhood 473 00:25:11,040 --> 00:25:12,680 and you don't have the heart to sell her. 474 00:25:13,720 --> 00:25:14,720 Alright. 475 00:25:15,320 --> 00:25:17,480 You all pleaded for her. 476 00:25:17,920 --> 00:25:20,440 And I'm not a heartless person. 477 00:25:22,920 --> 00:25:24,520 Raise your head. 478 00:25:35,600 --> 00:25:37,920 She has comely looks. 479 00:25:39,720 --> 00:25:41,400 Now 480 00:25:41,960 --> 00:25:43,839 I need to settle this matter 481 00:25:43,840 --> 00:25:45,200 for the whole family. 482 00:25:45,720 --> 00:25:47,480 Otherwise, nobody will obey 483 00:25:48,400 --> 00:25:50,880 the Xu family's rules. 484 00:25:53,280 --> 00:25:54,520 Shiyi. 485 00:25:55,400 --> 00:25:57,840 You have three days to consider. 486 00:25:58,360 --> 00:26:01,119 You either leave Xianling Pavilion 487 00:26:01,120 --> 00:26:03,959 and help Lingyi take Dongqing as his concubine 488 00:26:03,960 --> 00:26:05,239 or 489 00:26:05,240 --> 00:26:06,960 Sell Dongqing 490 00:26:07,360 --> 00:26:09,600 in accordance with the Xu family's rules. 491 00:26:10,160 --> 00:26:12,000 Make a choice. 492 00:26:16,560 --> 00:26:17,559 Great Madam, 493 00:26:17,560 --> 00:26:19,119 this has nothing to do with Her Ladyship. 494 00:26:19,120 --> 00:26:20,719 Why are you pushing her? 495 00:26:20,720 --> 00:26:21,359 I just... 496 00:26:21,360 --> 00:26:23,919 Lock Dongqing up in the firewood room. 497 00:26:23,920 --> 00:26:25,800 She won't leave the firewood room 498 00:26:26,200 --> 00:26:27,999 without my permission, 499 00:26:28,000 --> 00:26:30,080 unless she wants her legs broken. 500 00:26:32,000 --> 00:26:33,000 Servants, 501 00:26:33,880 --> 00:26:36,360 take Dongqing to the firewood room. 502 00:27:34,200 --> 00:27:36,159 Nobody will believe me 503 00:27:36,160 --> 00:27:37,880 no matter what I say now. 504 00:27:41,160 --> 00:27:42,160 Go. 505 00:27:49,080 --> 00:27:50,079 Your Ladyship. 506 00:27:50,080 --> 00:27:51,280 The food is getting cold. 507 00:27:51,680 --> 00:27:53,120 Grab a bite. 508 00:27:56,520 --> 00:27:57,920 Dongqing is trapped. 509 00:27:58,440 --> 00:28:00,040 I have no appetite. 510 00:28:01,920 --> 00:28:04,879 Great Madam has pushed you on every matter. 511 00:28:04,880 --> 00:28:07,319 Now she even threatened you with Dongqing. 512 00:28:07,320 --> 00:28:08,719 She has gone too far. 513 00:28:08,720 --> 00:28:09,799 Amber, 514 00:28:09,800 --> 00:28:10,960 watch your mouth. 515 00:28:13,320 --> 00:28:14,440 I can stay silent. 516 00:28:15,040 --> 00:28:17,600 But it's true. 517 00:28:18,560 --> 00:28:20,039 I never expected Dongqing 518 00:28:20,040 --> 00:28:23,400 to have improper thoughts about His Lordship. 519 00:28:24,520 --> 00:28:27,480 Her thoughts have been used against you. 520 00:28:28,920 --> 00:28:30,199 I don't believe that Dongqing 521 00:28:30,200 --> 00:28:31,880 has improper thoughts about His Lordship. 522 00:28:33,320 --> 00:28:35,239 If not, 523 00:28:35,240 --> 00:28:38,400 why would she keep His Lordship's belt? 524 00:28:42,040 --> 00:28:44,519 Even if Dongqing made a mistake, 525 00:28:44,520 --> 00:28:46,879 how did Great Madam learn of this? 526 00:28:46,880 --> 00:28:48,880 Something feels off to me. 527 00:28:51,360 --> 00:28:52,600 Dongqing 528 00:28:53,040 --> 00:28:56,559 has always been spoken. 529 00:28:56,560 --> 00:28:59,159 It's possible that someone saw through her 530 00:28:59,160 --> 00:29:00,520 without her knowing it. 531 00:29:01,000 --> 00:29:03,520 Anyway, I won't let Dongqing be sold. 532 00:29:08,160 --> 00:29:09,279 Your Ladyship, 533 00:29:09,280 --> 00:29:11,439 don't worry too much. 534 00:29:11,440 --> 00:29:13,159 This matter hasn't been settled. 535 00:29:13,160 --> 00:29:14,800 Things still might take a favorable turn. 536 00:29:15,520 --> 00:29:18,479 But this family has so many rules, 537 00:29:18,480 --> 00:29:20,279 which depresses you. 538 00:29:20,280 --> 00:29:23,640 Life in Xianling Pavilion is much happier. 539 00:29:32,400 --> 00:29:34,999 I can't believe Great Madam used Dongqing 540 00:29:35,000 --> 00:29:36,360 to push Her Ladyship. 541 00:29:37,000 --> 00:29:38,759 Her Ladyship values Dongqing so much. 542 00:29:38,760 --> 00:29:40,519 She can't bring herself to sell Dongqing. 543 00:29:40,520 --> 00:29:43,640 I guess Great Madam will get her way this time. 544 00:29:45,600 --> 00:29:47,159 Not necessarily. 545 00:29:47,160 --> 00:29:48,679 Her Ladyship is not the type of person 546 00:29:48,680 --> 00:29:50,280 who would compromise easily. 547 00:29:51,480 --> 00:29:54,359 But if she defies Great Madam repeatedly, 548 00:29:54,360 --> 00:29:57,640 the Xu family might not tolerate her. 549 00:30:00,400 --> 00:30:02,399 The Xu family might not tolerate her? 550 00:30:02,400 --> 00:30:05,240 How do you know it's not the other way around? 551 00:30:09,320 --> 00:30:10,799 Alright. I'm tired. 552 00:30:10,800 --> 00:30:12,119 You may go. 553 00:30:12,120 --> 00:30:13,120 Yes. 554 00:30:45,640 --> 00:30:47,159 When I've turned His Lordship 555 00:30:47,160 --> 00:30:48,359 and Her Ladyship against each other, 556 00:30:48,360 --> 00:30:50,440 my plan will succeed 557 00:30:51,920 --> 00:30:54,039 and my pain 558 00:30:54,040 --> 00:30:55,960 will probably reduce. 559 00:31:00,900 --> 00:31:03,060 [Virtue of Modesty and Patience] 560 00:31:07,320 --> 00:31:09,600 You have three days to consider. 561 00:31:10,040 --> 00:31:12,799 You either leave Xianling Pavilion 562 00:31:12,800 --> 00:31:15,839 and help Lingyi take Dongqing as his concubine 563 00:31:15,840 --> 00:31:18,799 or sell Dongqing 564 00:31:18,800 --> 00:31:20,920 in accordance with the Xu family's rules. 565 00:31:21,520 --> 00:31:23,280 Make a choice. 566 00:31:58,160 --> 00:31:59,160 Don't worry. 567 00:32:00,000 --> 00:32:01,120 Leave everything else to me. 568 00:32:18,600 --> 00:32:19,760 What are you doing? 569 00:32:22,080 --> 00:32:23,920 Please do me a favor. 570 00:32:27,840 --> 00:32:28,840 Hurry up. 571 00:32:29,240 --> 00:32:30,280 Thank you. 572 00:32:38,680 --> 00:32:39,680 Amber. 573 00:32:40,160 --> 00:32:41,839 Her Ladyship told me to bring you food. 574 00:32:41,840 --> 00:32:42,840 Eat it. 575 00:32:49,640 --> 00:32:51,080 Her Ladyship 576 00:32:51,640 --> 00:32:53,080 cares about me even now. 577 00:32:54,800 --> 00:32:55,759 Amber. 578 00:32:55,760 --> 00:32:58,159 Please explain things to Her Ladyship for me. 579 00:32:58,160 --> 00:33:00,279 I've never loved His Lordship. 580 00:33:00,280 --> 00:33:01,359 I... 581 00:33:01,360 --> 00:33:03,599 I took his belt 582 00:33:03,600 --> 00:33:07,959 to... No matter what, the fact is 583 00:33:07,960 --> 00:33:09,480 you kept his personal items. 584 00:33:11,760 --> 00:33:12,679 Time is limited. 585 00:33:12,680 --> 00:33:14,039 Let's make this short. 586 00:33:14,040 --> 00:33:16,039 Great Madam is hell-bent 587 00:33:16,040 --> 00:33:17,319 on using you to push Her Ladyship. 588 00:33:17,320 --> 00:33:19,199 She won't let you off easily. 589 00:33:19,200 --> 00:33:22,240 Explaining is useless right now. 590 00:33:24,320 --> 00:33:26,519 Her Ladyship has always respected Great Madam. 591 00:33:26,520 --> 00:33:27,639 Why is Great Madam 592 00:33:27,640 --> 00:33:29,039 pushing Her Ladyship like this? 593 00:33:29,040 --> 00:33:31,359 I'd rather they sell me than let Her Ladyship 594 00:33:31,360 --> 00:33:32,360 face the dilemma. 595 00:33:33,240 --> 00:33:36,599 I actually came to talk to you about this. 596 00:33:36,600 --> 00:33:39,360 This might not be a bad thing. 597 00:33:40,600 --> 00:33:42,320 What do you mean? 598 00:33:43,880 --> 00:33:45,039 I saw Great Madam hire a matchmaker 599 00:33:45,040 --> 00:33:46,999 to find His Lordship a concubine 600 00:33:47,000 --> 00:33:48,840 a few days ago. 601 00:33:49,400 --> 00:33:51,239 Great Madam is determined 602 00:33:51,240 --> 00:33:52,759 to find His Lordship a concubine. 603 00:33:52,760 --> 00:33:54,919 A man can't decline his elder's gift. 604 00:33:54,920 --> 00:33:57,159 If Great Madam continues to push His Lordship, 605 00:33:57,160 --> 00:33:59,839 he won't neglect his filial duties 606 00:33:59,840 --> 00:34:00,920 and disobey Great Madam. 607 00:34:01,960 --> 00:34:03,640 What should I do then? 608 00:34:07,240 --> 00:34:09,240 It's better to let His Lordship take you 609 00:34:09,680 --> 00:34:11,639 as his concubine than another woman. 610 00:34:11,640 --> 00:34:13,600 What are you blabbering about? 611 00:34:14,240 --> 00:34:15,389 Sit down. 612 00:34:15,390 --> 00:34:16,829 I'm not blabbering. 613 00:34:16,830 --> 00:34:18,829 If His Lordship takes another woman as his concubine, 614 00:34:18,830 --> 00:34:21,639 she'll bring trouble to Her Ladyship 615 00:34:21,640 --> 00:34:23,239 whether His Lordship favors her or not. 616 00:34:23,240 --> 00:34:25,869 Think about Qiao Lianfang and Concubine Wen. 617 00:34:25,870 --> 00:34:26,829 They brought a lot 618 00:34:26,830 --> 00:34:28,200 of sufferings to Her Ladyship. 619 00:34:31,480 --> 00:34:33,239 You are different. 620 00:34:33,240 --> 00:34:35,279 If His Lordship takes you as his concubine, 621 00:34:35,280 --> 00:34:37,389 you won't compete with Her Ladyship 622 00:34:37,390 --> 00:34:39,040 or harm Her Ladyship. 623 00:34:40,120 --> 00:34:41,679 You're the best candidate 624 00:34:41,680 --> 00:34:42,920 to be His Lordship's concubine. 625 00:34:44,240 --> 00:34:46,480 You want me to be His Lordship's concubine? 626 00:34:47,560 --> 00:34:48,869 No, no. 627 00:34:48,870 --> 00:34:50,159 His Lordship won't approve. 628 00:34:50,160 --> 00:34:51,679 Her Ladyship won't approve either. 629 00:34:51,680 --> 00:34:53,389 Her Ladyship is very fond of you. 630 00:34:53,390 --> 00:34:55,429 Just tell her 631 00:34:55,430 --> 00:34:57,199 you've loved His Lordship for a long time. 632 00:34:57,200 --> 00:34:58,800 She'll approve. 633 00:34:59,200 --> 00:35:02,519 Once she approves, His Lordship won't object. 634 00:35:02,520 --> 00:35:05,359 Maybe Great Madam will feel happy enough 635 00:35:05,360 --> 00:35:07,240 to let Her Ladyship return to Xianling Pavilion. 636 00:35:08,280 --> 00:35:10,999 But I'm forever indebted to Her Ladyship. 637 00:35:11,000 --> 00:35:14,359 I can't do this to betray her. 638 00:35:14,360 --> 00:35:17,119 Dongqing, how come you still don't understand? 639 00:35:17,120 --> 00:35:19,200 You'll be helping Her Ladyship this way. 640 00:35:20,600 --> 00:35:21,439 If His Lordship takes another woman 641 00:35:21,440 --> 00:35:24,279 as his concubine, Her Ladyship will face 642 00:35:24,280 --> 00:35:25,760 more hardships. 643 00:35:49,840 --> 00:35:51,200 I'm sorry, Dongqing. 644 00:35:52,560 --> 00:35:54,239 Your betrayal is the only thing 645 00:35:54,240 --> 00:35:55,239 that can make Her Ladyship 646 00:35:55,240 --> 00:35:56,920 weary of the life in this mansion. 647 00:35:57,600 --> 00:35:59,919 It's the only way to make Her Ladyship 648 00:35:59,920 --> 00:36:01,320 leave this troubled place. 649 00:36:02,600 --> 00:36:03,959 I believe 650 00:36:03,960 --> 00:36:05,159 you'll make the right decision 651 00:36:05,160 --> 00:36:06,680 for Her Ladyship. 652 00:36:31,280 --> 00:36:33,440 If I become His Lordship's concubine, 653 00:36:34,480 --> 00:36:36,320 then General Fu... 654 00:37:36,640 --> 00:37:37,800 Open the door. 655 00:37:39,360 --> 00:37:40,679 His Lordship sent me here 656 00:37:40,680 --> 00:37:41,920 to ask Dongqing some questions. 657 00:37:42,400 --> 00:37:43,960 - Yes.
- Yes. 658 00:38:01,600 --> 00:38:02,879 General Fu. 659 00:38:02,880 --> 00:38:04,120 Why are you here? 660 00:38:04,960 --> 00:38:05,960 Yes. 661 00:38:07,200 --> 00:38:08,400 Why am I here? 662 00:38:15,440 --> 00:38:17,760 You've never cared about me, right? 663 00:38:18,840 --> 00:38:20,319 What... What are you doing? 664 00:38:20,320 --> 00:38:21,439 Let me go. 665 00:38:21,440 --> 00:38:22,840 All this time, 666 00:38:24,960 --> 00:38:27,400 you called me General Fu 667 00:38:31,480 --> 00:38:33,760 and never hesitated to speak your mind. 668 00:38:35,120 --> 00:38:37,520 You never did anything to degrade yourself. 669 00:38:38,280 --> 00:38:40,760 I saw you as a pure-minded girl. 670 00:38:46,600 --> 00:38:47,840 Then you got hurt. 671 00:38:49,200 --> 00:38:50,600 You bled a lot. 672 00:38:52,760 --> 00:38:54,680 I became anxious and worried. 673 00:38:55,680 --> 00:38:57,400 And I realized what you meant to me. 674 00:39:00,880 --> 00:39:02,080 I love you. 675 00:39:04,160 --> 00:39:05,160 I... 676 00:39:14,800 --> 00:39:16,200 I went out to buy this yesterday. 677 00:39:17,280 --> 00:39:18,880 I had so many things to say. 678 00:39:21,560 --> 00:39:24,039 I wanted to tell you about all my feelings. 679 00:39:24,040 --> 00:39:25,040 I wanted to marry you. 680 00:39:32,960 --> 00:39:34,200 But I didn't know 681 00:39:37,280 --> 00:39:39,880 you've been loving His Lordship all this time. 682 00:39:41,520 --> 00:39:43,240 If you don't love me, 683 00:39:44,280 --> 00:39:46,159 why did you approach me? 684 00:39:46,160 --> 00:39:47,479 No. 685 00:39:47,480 --> 00:39:49,199 I've never loved His Lordship. 686 00:39:49,200 --> 00:39:50,200 I've always... 687 00:39:54,960 --> 00:39:56,679 You are different. 688 00:39:56,680 --> 00:39:58,639 If His Lordship takes you as his concubine, 689 00:39:58,640 --> 00:40:00,799 you won't compete with Her Ladyship 690 00:40:00,800 --> 00:40:02,440 or harm Her Ladyship. 691 00:40:03,480 --> 00:40:04,599 You've never loved His Lordship? 692 00:40:04,600 --> 00:40:06,280 Then why did you keep his belt? 693 00:40:07,720 --> 00:40:09,079 You love His Lordship, 694 00:40:09,080 --> 00:40:10,240 yet you've approached me. 695 00:40:10,880 --> 00:40:12,240 What are you up to? 696 00:40:13,960 --> 00:40:15,360 Do you consider me 697 00:40:18,520 --> 00:40:20,280 your second choice 698 00:40:22,080 --> 00:40:23,920 in case you can't marry His Lordship? 699 00:40:39,000 --> 00:40:40,000 That's right. 700 00:40:41,120 --> 00:40:43,560 I wanted to be His Lordship's concubine. 701 00:40:44,400 --> 00:40:46,160 But he didn't like me. 702 00:40:47,360 --> 00:40:49,999 So I had to settle for the second-best option. 703 00:40:50,000 --> 00:40:51,880 You can't compare with His Lordship, 704 00:40:53,280 --> 00:40:54,839 but you're a high-ranking official nonetheless. 705 00:40:54,840 --> 00:40:55,759 You can give me 706 00:40:55,760 --> 00:40:57,120 the wealth and high status I seek. 707 00:40:59,760 --> 00:41:01,039 But now I have a chance 708 00:41:01,040 --> 00:41:02,280 to be His Lordship's concubine. 709 00:41:04,120 --> 00:41:05,360 I don't care about you anymore. 710 00:41:08,960 --> 00:41:11,160 You greedy woman. 711 00:41:11,560 --> 00:41:12,239 Yes. 712 00:41:12,240 --> 00:41:14,240 I am a greedy woman. 713 00:41:15,960 --> 00:41:17,160 Forget me. 714 00:41:24,080 --> 00:41:25,080 Fine. 715 00:41:26,840 --> 00:41:27,840 Fine. 716 00:41:29,320 --> 00:41:30,960 I judged you wrong. 717 00:41:34,960 --> 00:41:36,880 Let's act as if we never met each other. 718 00:42:18,320 --> 00:42:19,320 General Fu. 719 00:42:20,440 --> 00:42:22,080 I was unfair to you. 720 00:42:23,840 --> 00:42:25,559 But I had to break your heart 721 00:42:25,560 --> 00:42:27,280 for Her Ladyship's sake. 722 00:42:30,240 --> 00:42:31,920 Just forget me. 723 00:42:55,220 --> 00:42:57,940 ♫ In the cold darkness of midnight, a sigh is heard ♫ 724 00:42:58,580 --> 00:43:01,340 ♫ Who picked up the paintbrush to draw loneliness? ♫ 725 00:43:02,660 --> 00:43:09,220 ♫ In my life, I can draw everything but lovesickness ♫ 726 00:43:09,660 --> 00:43:11,700 ♫ The mountain city is waiting for the rain ♫ 727 00:43:12,700 --> 00:43:16,300 ♫ I am waiting for you to pass in my memory ♫ 728 00:43:16,740 --> 00:43:22,900 ♫ The sky is in a more lonely color than your face ♫ 729 00:43:23,340 --> 00:43:25,860 ♫ The wind rises and the candlelight flickers ♫ 730 00:43:26,780 --> 00:43:29,340 ♫ The thin clothes can't stand the cold days ♫ 731 00:43:30,540 --> 00:43:37,380 ♫ Full of twists and turns, fate is untold ♫ 732 00:43:37,780 --> 00:43:39,980 ♫ I ground my thoughts into ink ♫ 733 00:43:40,980 --> 00:43:44,420 ♫ But I still can't sketch your contours ♫ 734 00:43:44,940 --> 00:43:50,700 ♫ But I still can't sketch your contours ♫ 735 00:43:51,540 --> 00:43:58,779 ♫ Who picked up the pen to disturb the heart ♫ 736 00:43:58,780 --> 00:44:05,420 ♫ Who visited to remind me of the past? ♫ 737 00:44:05,820 --> 00:44:09,140 ♫ If feelings can be kept in mind, but cannot be confessed ♫ 738 00:44:10,500 --> 00:44:12,540 ♫ I won't escape from whatever end ♫ 739 00:44:14,020 --> 00:44:19,739 ♫ In the dim lantern light, with you there is me ♫ 740 00:44:19,740 --> 00:44:26,899 ♫ Who picked up the pen to set free lonely tears? ♫ 741 00:44:26,900 --> 00:44:33,420 ♫ Whoever visited my life, only you stayed every day ♫ 742 00:44:33,980 --> 00:44:37,500 ♫ If the moth doesn't fly into the fire ♫ 743 00:44:38,580 --> 00:44:41,540 ♫ How can it be said to be persistent? ♫ 744 00:44:42,020 --> 00:44:49,660 ♫ Coming to the end of your story, there is me ♫ 50923

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