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=The Unexpected Marriage=

=Episode 17=

(Imperial Study)

The Buddhist scriptures sent by Dazhi Zen Temple

have been all sorted out and compiled by Xiuwen Hall.

We've made a copy

and sent it to the Library.

This matter

will bring boundless beneficence.

If you've finished compiling them,

give them back to the temple.

Although Dazhi Zen Temple

is a small temple

in the suburbs,

their Buddhist attainments

are great.

And

I heard it's effective

to seek a marriage there.

You can go and pay respects.

After all, marriage

is a matter of fate.

Yes.

Yi'an.

Don't take advantage of me.

Your Highness, wake up.

Your Highness, wake up.

Time to wake up.

Your Highness.

Today you have to go with Princess Royal to deliver Buddhist scriptures.

It's going to be late.

Buddhist scriptures?

Yes.

We still have to hurry to Dazhi Zen Temple.

It's in the suburbs.

I don't know if we can make it back today.

That's great.

I don't need to see him for now.

Who?

Nothing.

Change my clothes quickly.

Changsheng.

Where are you going?

Here.

I almost walked by.

Princess Royal.

What a coincidence.

- You're here too. - Yes.

Having Princess Royal is enough

to deliver the Buddhist scriptures.

You are busy with official duties.

You don't need to go.

How do you know I'm going to deliver the Buddhist scriptures?

Otherwise?

The marriage tree at Dazhi Zen Temple is efficacious.

I made a wish there before.

It worked yesterday.

I have to go there to show my gratitude.

It's really so efficacious?

Sure.

The time has come.

Let's go.

I'll share a carriage with Princess Royal.

What are you doing?

Princess Royal has been in poor health recently.

Mr. Xiao has medical skills.

It's a long way round.

I hope Mr. Xiao will take good care of her.

Your Highness.

Let's go.

How long have you been coughing?

It's okay, I'm used to it.

Let me check your pulse.

No need.

Heavy dew and cold wind

are most likely to cause cough.

I'll write prescriptions for expelling cold

and give them to Lingzhi.

Please remember to take it.

Great Tang has doctors.

I won't bother you, Mr. Xiao.

You seem to be avoiding me.

How come?

Prince Qin

accompanies us to Dazhi Zen Temple

despite the hardship of the journey.

You're my role model.

Then why do you sit so far away from me?

You have long arms and legs.

I'm making room

for you.

You're considerate of me today.

Not at all.

I've always been like this.

Changsheng.

Why is your face so red?

Really.

When I think about seeing

the legendary Dazhi Zen Temple,

I get excited.

Princess Royal

is delivering

the Buddhist scriptures in person.

I appreciate it.

Relying on Buddha's grace,

our temple

has been renovated lately.

If you have free time,

you can go and have a look.

Then

I'll have to trouble you.

Please.

In the backyard of our temple,

there is a marriage tree

which is quite efficacious.

Since you are here,

it's better to worship it.

Marriage

has its own cause and effect.

I am still thinking about the unfinished game.

I wonder if anyone has solved it.

I'm still preparing for the prize.

Princess Royal,

no one has yet solved the chess game.

It's been left there for a hundred years

and hasn't met the right person.

After all, it is a century-old game.

Did you hear that?

There is a century-old chess game in this temple.

What is this reaction?

It's a century-old unresolved game.

I'll take you to solve the puzzle.

Go by yourself.

I'm sleepy.

I didn't sleep well last night.

I need to find a place to rest for a while.

Master.

Where is the guest room?

I want to take a break.

Let's go.

Master.

Please tell me where the puzzle is.

Please follow me, sir.

(Namo Amitabha)

A kite.

(Weituo Hall)

Changsheng, you took the rest?

This kite is so beautiful.

Where did you get it from?

When I was young, I often stayed here with my aunt.

This is a good location.

The wind is good this season too.

It's perfect for kite flying.

Try it.

Hold it like this.

Yes.

Hold the kite string.

Like this.

♪Spend one more day with you♪

♪Hold your hand again♪

Like this.

Right.

It's flying.

♪A lifelong prayer♪

Is it fun?

♪I just wish for a red line between my fingers♪

It's almost falling.

Do this.

Right.

♪It represents eternal love♪

Isn't this better?

Princess Royal.

Greetings.

Are you going to solve this puzzle?

I think so.

After placing the black piece here,

it seems that the chess game has been solved,

but it'll result in a lot of crises.

Look.

The white piece is determined to avoid entanglement.

But you're pressing on.

In the end,

you'll trap yourself in the game.

You've memorized this chess game.

I'm impressed.

You and I are both people with obsessions.

I've also made

this move before.

What if I

want to follow up the victory?

You've never won.

How can you follow up the victory?

If you continue to be persistent,

you will lose everything.

Sir.

Playing chess

cultivates the mind.

You should be careful.

Then I won't make this move.

No regrets allowed.

Why don't you think about your next move?

Playing chess

cultivates the mind.

No regrets

allowed.

The kite got stuck.

I'll help you take it off.

Wait a moment.

There are so many red strings on this tree.

What if you get stuck too?

Then...

Let's hang this kite up as well.

So they can be in pairs

and won't feel lonely.

OK.

Come on, try again.

(Forever together)

(Forever together)

Are you okay, Changsheng?

I'm fine.

We are stuck.

The marriage tree tied us up.

We can't keep being tied up like this.

Okay, then untie it.

But this is the string of the marriage tree.

Do you really want to untie it?

We...

Stand up and untie it.

Untie it now.

Your Highness.

Your Highness, His Majesty asked for you

to the palace immediately.

- Changsheng. - It's okay.

Go do your job.

- What about this? - I will rip it apart

and hang it back.

All right.

Remember to hang it back.

Miss.

How did this red string get wrapped around your wrist?

I just accidentally pulled it off.

Miss, don't you know?

What's wrong?

This marriage tree in our temple

works well.

Every year there are many people

coming to worship it.

If you take away this red string,

it can ensure a happy and smooth marriage.

- Really? - Of course it's true.

The abbot said

monks never tell lies.

Okay.

I believe in you.

(Forever together)

Princess Royal.

Just now the little monk told me...

Sorry to interrupt.

You guys continue.

Continue.

Do you want to continue?

Didn't you say

playing chess requires meditation?

I only see the chess game now.

Where's Her Highness?

I don't know.

Let me look for her.

(Peace)

Your Highness.

Why are you here?

Won't you accompany His Highness to the palace?

His Majesty only summoned the princes this time.

Guards cannot accompany them.

But

before His Highness returns to the palace,

he specially told us

to escort you home safely.

Such a small thing...

His Highness said

you're our most important thing.

Your Highness, please.

Let's go.

(Huadeng Pavilion)

Your Highness.

What are you doing?

Making a knot.

Me and His Highness

got stuck by this red string

in Dazhi Zen Temple.

He likes it very much.

I see.

Is this called

"Like the double screen,

there are thousands of knots?"

Like the double screen,

there are thousands of knots.

So he misses me too.

He will definitely be touched when he receives it.

I didn't prepare a box.

Isn't it

not formal?

Isn't it bad

to touch his stuff casually?

It should be fine.

(The Plan to Attack Fuyu)

(The Plan to Attack Fuyu)

(Twenty-four Cavalry Formations)

(Imperial Study)

Jing.

Are you really going to give up

attacking Fuyu?

Xiaoke.

If she knew I approached her before

(The Plan to Attack Fuyu)

to attack Fuyu,

she must be very sad.

Before,

I wanted to expand our territory

until I met her.

Now I

want to give her a peaceful life.

(The Plan to Attack Fuyu)

Jing, I think you

and the Princess of Fuyu

developed feelings

in Xiuwen Hall.

Because of a woman...

Father, during my trip in Fuyu,

I learned

though it's a small country,

there are talents

and soldiers everywhere.

After the Battle with Yu,

Great Tang is in its recuperation.

If we start a war now,

we are not sure of winning

and people will say that we are treacherous,

starting a war

- right after the peace-making marriage. - Jing.

Don't forget

the purpose of your trip to Fuyu.

Isn't the purpose to make peace with Fuyu through marriage?

Alright.

It's getting late.

Leave now.

Stop there, Ke.

Ke.

Hou.

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

No, it's not fine.

I have something to ask you.

Tell me.

Are your eyes for venting anger?

I just tipped you

many winks.

I... I didn't see it.

No, you...

Why didn't you say a word today?

Haven't you said everything that needs to be said?

I have nothing to say.

Ke.

I'd like to say

you're just a little

stupid.

If you really don't know what to say,

you can tell Father

that

Hou is right.

You should help me.

Right?

You're right.

What's the point of saying it now?

You can't be so stupid in the future.

Be smart

and flexible.

You're right.

I can't even talk to you.

Think about Lv Jing.

Father is already very fond of him.

Now he has Liu Changsheng.

If Liu Changsheng

is just smart, that would be fine.

But Fuyu

is rich.

Lv Jing now has both money and power.

If we don't work harder,

will we have a good result?

You're right.

Ke.

Be smart.

Let's go home.

Don't be like this anymore.

Promise me, okay?

These rhododendrons are precious.

You must be extra careful.

You have been watering it day and night.

In two months, these rhododendrons

will bloom for sure.

His Highness values them very much.

Your Highness.

His Highness is back.

Really?

You can leave now.

Yes.

Your Highness, have you had dinner?

I have no appetite.

But you have to eat.

Keep fit,

and then can you plan for the future.

My father is really partial.

I was giving some advice today.

Plus Hou's suggestion,

he already has a plan to attack Fuyu.

But a few words from Jing

made him drop the idea.

Father has always doted on Jing.

This is not doting.

He's spoiling him.

Other emperors value counterbalance

among the princes.

Lv Jing already has power.

Logically speaking,

I should be the one marrying Liu Changsheng.

But Father gave all the best

to him.

But I feel

at the moment,

don't focus

on irreversible things.

We should care about what we want.

That's what helps move forward.

You mean...

Why not wait a while?

Wait for the wind

and then we can borrow its strength

to soar up to the azure sky at last.

Your Highness, look.

The rhododendrons are growing well.

I guess in a few months, they'll bloom.

Common rhododendrons

bloom from April to June.

But they bloom in July.

Naturally it is different from others.

So it is more precious.

I have no mood to enjoy the flowers.

If he could understand my intention,

why repay a favor with a favor?

Your Highness, you're back.

This food box...

You just sent someone to prepare it for Her Highness.

I just sent it over.

I mean, does she like it?

Her Highness

didn't touch it.

It shouldn't be.

It's all her favorite.

No need. I can go by myself.

Yes.

Changsheng.

Are you asleep?

Changsheng.

Your Highness, forgive me.

I no longer dare to steal food.

Get up.

Where's Her Highness?

Her Highness...

Her Highness said she was tired

and wanted to rest early.

She let me go back to my room first.

Rest early?

Your Highness.

I will go and find Her Highness.

No need.

Go get Youyong and Youmou here.

Okay.

(Cypress and Plum Blossoms)

Since I entered the palace,

have you ever seen Her Highness?

Me and Youmou

sent Her Highness home

following your instructions.

Then...

Her Highness is waiting in the study

- to have midnight snacks with you. - Your Highness.

But she left madly for no reason.

Study?

No.

(The Plan to Attack Fuyu)

Your Highness.

Now what should we do?

The city gates are locked.

Her Highness must still be in the city.

I'll send someone to look for her.

No.

Don't disturb the people in the city.

Princess Consort Qin ran away from home.

It's a family affair.

We should solve it privately

in order not to let people with ulterior motives speculate too much

and alarm His Majesty.

But Your Highness,

after the city gates are open tomorrow morning,

and Princess Consort Qin returns to Fuyu with the attack plan,

once the news spreads,

it'll cause big trouble.

If you know it.

She naturally knows it too.

What you mean is...

Before she found out the whole story,

she won't leave the imperial city rashly.

Then

where else will Her Highness go?

Xiuwen Hall.

(Xiuwen Hall)

Your Highness, don't panic.

It's just a wild cat.

No one has lived here for a long time.

I just had someone clean it up.

You can stay here for one night.

Thank you, Aunt...

Princess Royal.

Princess Royal.

I have a question

to ask you.

I can't answer your question.

Neither Jing can answer it.

Only you have the answer.

I will have the answer?

A lot of things

can't be looked at with your eyes.

Take a rest early.

I have the answer?

Your Highness.

Is Great Tang really going to attack Fuyu?

I don't know either.

I see Prince Qin

treats you sincerely.

Besides, you two have been through

a lot together.

If he really wanted to attack Fuyu,

there were many opportunities.

He didn't have to wait until now.

You can't judge a book by its cover.

It is difficult to know one's heart.

Your Highness, this is a big deal.

We have to act with caution.

Because we need to be cautious,

I didn't send the message

back to Fuyu immediately.

Just in case it's a misunderstanding.

If Fuyu sends troops,

then Great Tang will definitely send troops too.

By the time,

things will be irreversible.

Your Highness.

What do you want to do?

I think

I'll trust him again.

Should we discuss this with Mr. Xiao?

After all, he is the only person

we can trust in Great Tang.

(Officials of Fuyu's Six Ministries)

(Twenty-four Cavalry Formations)

I'm going to marry into Great Tang soon.

But I am also the princess of Fuyu.

I always think about

what I can do for the people.

Don't worry, I'll try

to establish trade relations between Great Tang and Fuyu.

You will be able to see

all these things in Fuyu.

Being in the high position,

we must seek happiness for the people.

This has always been my principle.

The people of Great Tang are my responsibility.

Now Fuyu is too.

I will spare no effort

to make the life better for everyone.

Yi'an.

(Xiuwen Hall)

Prince Qin.

Why is it closed for no reason?

Mr. Xiao.

Your Highness.

You came so early.

- Yes. - Xiuwen Hall is closed today.

(Closed) - Closed? - Yes.

Xiuwen Hall has a distinguished guest today,

and can't receive visitors.

Mr. Xiao, Jing,

please go back first.

Aunt.

The ministers will soon enter the palace.

I guess you don't want everyone to know

Princess Changsheng ran away from home.

Changsheng ran away from home?

I need to see Changsheng

to clarify the misunderstanding.

There is no rush.

You can't solve any problems by seeing her now.

If you really want to repair your relationship,

what's important now

is to give her confidence.

I see.

Thank you for your advice.

Please take care

of Changsheng for me.

I will naturally do my duty as a host.

But think about

what to do next carefully.

You have to understand that she is not a criminal.

I can't keep her.

The only thing that can keep her

is your sincerity.

My sincerity towards her

can be testified by the sun and the moon.

There are times when the sun and the moon are obscured by clouds.

She may not know

your sincerity.

Trapped in love,

even you

have become a fool.

If you really figured out what to do,

do it now.

Goodbye.

Did you bully Changsheng?

Princess Royal, what happened?

Princess Royal.

Slow down, I can't keep up with you.

If you can't keep up, stop.

You fail to get what you want

because of our inconsistent steps.

Just like the chess game in the temple,

one wrong move

leads to another.

That's true.

Then I'll ask Changsheng directly.

By the way,

I'm going to the market to buy breakfast.

Do you want to eat something?

How about fried buns?

Changsheng said it was delicious.

Changsheng has her favorite food,

and I have mine.

I remember you seemed to like

osmanthus cakes.

I also like you.

Never mind.

I just heard you...

Yes.

You heard it right.

I have feelings for you.

I know you like Changsheng.

I thought about giving up.

But I can't help it.

I just can't.

You and I are in the game together.

I don't know what to do.

I...

I...

Sorry.

Your Highness.

His Highness is back?

I don't know what Princess Royal is thinking.

She just gave His Highness a letter,

saying she wouldn't let him in.

She won't even let him see you.

Then how can we solve the problem?

Which side is Princess Royal on?

Does she hope to clear up the misunderstanding

or not?

Princess Royal said

I have the answer to the question.

If I don't have the answer myself,

even if we meet,

it's also useless.

Mr. Xiao.

Princess Royal.

Have you ever imagined

such a scene with Changsheng?

Xiao Zilv.

What are you doing?

What happened between you and Lv Jing?

I was just about to talk to you.

Xiao Zilv.

Well, I got something to do. I gotta go.

♪Sitting alone in the west window, quietly watching the snow♪

♪Silently falling and piling up♪

♪The red flowers can't stand the cold♪

♪And withered at night♪

♪Facing the freezing north wind♪

♪Looking at you, it's hard to say goodbye♪

♪I fear the heat will fade away in an instant♪

♪The snow covers the night♪

♪After the separation, it's hard to meet again♪

♪Can't see through the ups and downs of fate♪

♪Let the yearning for you run wild♪

♪How can a lonely lamp comfort me♪

♪The sky is dark, the moon is waning♪

♪Hear my cry♪

♪You're wearing a blue gown♪

♪Spring breeze blowing♪

♪Another year has passed♪