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♪If not for you♪

♪I wouldn't have wanted to make a name for myself♪

♪Only when I have your love♪

♪Is my invincibility not in vain♪

♪The towering peaks I've conquered♪

♪Leave me♪

♪Feeling empty♪

♪I've given everything♪

♪Just to follow you♪

♪Through life and death♪

♪Could it be that love♪

♪Is the true end of this life♪

♪Why does every battle♪

♪Bring deeper pain♪

♪I never got it♪

♪You once promised me♪

♪You'd give me ordinary days♪

♪Then I'd rather♪

♪Face blades and fall♪

♪Into your arms instead of the clouds♪

♪I'll pass through layers of fog♪

♪And barriers♪

♪The world's rights and wrongs, wins and losses♪

♪Who's to weigh their worth♪

♪Only love♪

♪Gives me a sky as wide as the sea♪

♪I only want to be your hero♪

=The Prisoner of Beauty=

=Episode 6=

(Yujun)

I'm exhausted.

See? I told you.

The Lord definitely...

Why step on me?

Miss Xiaoqiao was nearly dead, yet you only arrived here.

What a bat with chicken feathers.

Who are you pretending to be?

What a dog biting a shadow puppet.

You truly lack humanity.

What are you staring at?

You should go. Don't get sick.

Go, go, go.

(Yujun)

What are you doing?

I'm worried you'll catch a cold.

I don't need your fake kindness.

How ungrateful.

♪The moonlight is as silent as the deep sea♪

♪From afar♪

♪It once lit up dreams with a breath♪

♪But vanished with a sigh♪

♪We meet and part in the fires of war♪

♪Embracing, leaving tender marks of love♪

♪With one breathtaking glance♪

♪How could I ever forget♪

(Wei Mansion, Wei State)

♪To spend time with you♪

♪When we grow old♪

♪Nothing will change♪

♪The misty rains never cease♪

♪Falling gently on your brow♪

♪This life♪

♪Will not be in vain♪

My Lord.

Well...

This...

This is

too absurd.

I've indeed been busy with work.

Besides, the physician just said

she was fine.

Mr. Gongsun, you needn't worry.

You left your injured bride outside the city for days,

exposed to wind and dew.

If word of this reaches the people of Yanzhou,

it'll only disgrace you.

In my opinion,

once the Lady wakes up,

you should offer a proper apology.

My Lady.

- My Lady. - My Lady.

Here. Slowly, slowly.

My Lady, you're finally awake.

How long did I sleep?

Two days and one night.

My Lady, you must be hungry.

Xiaotao has gone to the kitchen to prepare food.

Soon, you'll have warm congee.

Where is this?

This is the Lord's bedchamber.

Earlier, you were burning with fever and unconscious.

The Lord summoned the physician.

But after the physician left,

another person called Zheng Shu came,

saying the Lord doesn't like others in his main chamber

and Lady Zhu

asked you to move to the side chamber.

- My Lord. - My Lord.

My Lord.

Are you feeling better?

Much better.

As the head of the Wei family,

you shoulder its honor and disgrace.

Still, you insisted on marrying me.

These past few days

must've been hard for you.

Good that you understand.

This is Yujun, not Kangjun.

Things like this

will happen often from now on.

Yes.

I'll call someone

to prepare a couch.

No need.

Earlier, Mother sent someone

called Zheng Shu here,

saying she had arranged

another place for me to rest.

My Lord, I was just about to ask you

if you know

where the side chamber is

and how far it is.

Side chamber?

My Lord, no need to worry.

I've only caught a chill.

I can still manage

a few steps.

At worst,

I'll drink more medicine tomorrow.

My Lord, please

send someone

to point me the way.

As for my hand,

thanks to the Healing Powder from you,

it should be healed in a few days.

My Lord,

please wait a moment

while I tidy up.

Wait...

You go rest in bed.

I'll go to the side chamber.

Thank you for your concern.

Then I will

rest for now.

My Lord,

you should rest early too.

My Lady.

Has he gone?

So, My Lady,

should we still go to the side chamber

as Zheng Shu arranged?

No.

They left me outside the city for three days.

If I just obey

like this,

how could I be the Lady of Wei?

Zhonglin brought Lady Qiao back to the room?

She acted all delicate

to win Shao's pity.

You haven't even met,

yet she's made Shao defy your wishes

and brought her in.

If this goes on...

She'll be a disaster.

Aunt, you need not worry.

I followed the Grand Sorcerer's instructions

and placed Lady Qiao

in a distant side chamber

far from Shao's main chamber.

(Wei Mansion, Wei State)

You made such splendid clothes.

Once the Lord sees them,

he'll surely praise your skill and cleverness.

I don't even know if they fit.

It's been months since we met,

so I could only go by Shao's old measurements.

We're really out of luck.

Normally, we just clean chamber pots,

but now we have

to serve Lady Qiao.

Exactly.

- My Lord. - My Lord.

There is

no one else in this room.

Where did Lady Qiao

sleep last night?

Shao...

What?

Lady Qiao slept in the main chamber

and made Zhonglin sleep in the side chamber?

This is outrageous.

How dare she treat my son like this!

Just a few days ago, Shao went out in person

to carry Lady Qiao into the mansion.

She must've become arrogant with his favor.

Is this household

still named Wei?

(Xindu)

Congratulations, My Lord.

The Yongning Canal project has started smoothly.

Once the water flows through, it'll surely benefit the people.

It's a great deed in the present

and a blessing for generations.

Wei Liang, listen.

Yes.

Prepare 3,000 elite troops

to be stationed in Panyi now.

- Well... - Several states

are wary of Panyi.

Besides, 14 years ago,

the war started because of the Yongning Canal.

Though I now have a fearsome reputation,

and they dare not attack us easily,

we should still prepare in advance.

Stationing troops in Panyi

will

guard the canal.

It can also

intimidate Yanzhou,

so one day...

One day we can strike.

My Lord, you just married Lady Qiao.

Peace was recently restored between Wei and Yanzhou.

If we station troops now,

it may panic the Qiao family.

It could destabilize the current situation.

I don't care.

The Qiao family

has always acted timidly.

Well...

What will the Lady think

when she hears of this?

How will you and she

continue living together

as a couple?

I already told her when we married

that she'd only be a Wei

instead of a Qiao.

Besides,

I have no time to worry about that now.

Xiaotao,

how did your scouting go in the city today?

I checked out a few shops.

I'll go talk to them in a few days.

Good.

Didn't she say she'd move out today?

You haven't done packing?

My Lord.

My Lord...

What's wrong?

Weren't you feeling better?

You may not know.

When I visited Mother today,

I wanted to seem more presentable,

so I ate some mint leaves

to help with the coughing.

I don't know

if they've clashed with the cold medicine

from the physician.

Now, my cough's getting worse.

Chunniang, go fetch the physician.

Hurry.

No need.

I can't keep disturbing your rest.

So, I had Chunniang

pack our things early.

We'll go to the side chamber now.

Do you want some water?

Carry all the luggage now.

- Give me it. - Have some water.

- I'll carry it. - Hurry.

Here.

Hurry, hurry.

- Hurry and carry it. - Sure.

Give me more.

I can carry more.

Lift the chest now.

Try harder.

I'll help you.

Alright, enough.

Enough.

You can stay here one more day.

I'll move back tomorrow.

Thank you, My Lord.

Water. Give me some water.

(Government Office)

My Lord,

it's now the time for heading and grain fill.

(Government Hall, Wei State) But across Wei State,

aside from Yujun and Hanjun,

many areas have faced continuous drought.

It may affect

next year's harvest.

Pass down my decree:

From today onward,

local affairs

must prioritize irrigation water.

Military needs come second.

Yes.

That's not appropriate.

Military supplies

and warhorses

consume a great deal of water.

Besides, we've just reclaimed Xindu and Panyi.

Our army's morale is high.

We should press forward now.

Shao,

I'm speaking to you.

Uncle, you may not know.

After years of war,

both the people and soldiers are utterly exhausted.

The reason

I allied with Yanzhou

was to buy time

to recover and rebuild

and wait for the right moment.

So, in the short term,

I won't take the initiative to attack

unless we're invaded.

Your weariness of war is understandable.

Since that's the case,

this might be a good opportunity

to consider the matter of an heir.

You see.

Lady Qiao is still in mourning.

She can't bear children for you.

In that case,

why not take a concubine sooner?

The Lord's wedding was less than three months ago.

To take a concubine now

would not be proper.

Why wouldn't it be proper?

What difference is there between three days and three months?

My Lord,

if you want to refuse,

I won't say more.

But if you delay it three months today,

you'll delay it

three years tomorrow.

Shao,

as the saying goes,

Hanjun is known for its women,

and Yujun is known for its men.

I have a foster daughter

at the right age

who can help continue

your bloodline.

With an heir,

we'll all be at ease.

So, you're implying

that without an heir,

you won't be at ease?

I'm thinking only for the greater good of the state.

If you have someone you love,

I'll say no more.

But your marriage with Lady Qiao

was for political gain.

There's no love.

The hope of an heir is slim,

so I want you to take a concubine sooner

to solidify the family line.

My Lord,

please believe me.

My Lord,

taking a concubine is serious.

You should hold a public selection across all cities,

not just from Hanjun.

Yes.

We can help choose the most suitable ones for you.

Who says

there's no love between me

and Lady Qiao?

I admit

I married her for Panyi.

But after spending time with her,

I saw that she's not only beautiful

but concerned for the people.

She has the talent and bearing

worthy of my wife.

Besides, when we married,

she swore to be only a Wei

instead of a Qiao.

Qiao Gui just died,

yet she insisted on marrying me.

That's a betrayal of her own family.

Now, the two of us

are deeply in love.

We're truly a loving couple.

So, Uncle,

there's no room by my side

for any other concubine.

I heard the Lady's been unwell,

and the Lord even gave up the main chamber

so she could rest.

He moved to the side chamber.

The Lord treats the Lady

with utmost care

and affection.

It's known throughout the mansion.

- It is. - Yes.

- Truly. - Yes.

Exactly.

That may not be true.

Mr. Gongsun, I almost forgot.

Tan.

Yes.

I told you to place my favorite daily necessities

where they belong.

Did you do it?

Everything's been arranged just as you like.

However,

the side chamber is small,

so we haven't found

a proper spot

to hang your favorite bow.

The Lord truly cherishes the Lady.

He's even willing

to move into the side chamber.

Their love

is indeed genuine.

Of course.

Well.

Thank you, Uncle,

but I'll have to decline

your kind offer.

General Wei, thank you for your concern.

General Wei is very thoughtful.

We appreciate your good intentions.

These guys...

Everyone, as you can see,

he just doesn't want anyone I recommend by his side.

Can't you see it?

He's guarding against us.

Why did those servants suddenly change their attitude?

Could it be that the Lord sent them?

The Lord's been staying in the side chamber for days

so the Lady can recover.

Sending a dozen maids

to take care of her

is nothing strange, right?

Is he really kind to those around him

just as Nanny Zhong said?

Xiaozao,

go to the side chamber

and tell the Lord I've fully recovered.

Ask him to come back.

Yes.

My Lady.

Tan,

why are you here?

The Lord asked me to fetch bedding

and bring back some clothes.

Just now, the Lady wanted me to invite him back.

The Lord's been busy with work lately

and often returns late.

He plans to stay in the side chamber a while longer

and told me to remind the Lady

to recover in the main chamber.

Everyone in the mansion

knows the Lord rejected

his uncle's offer about taking a concubine

yesterday at the office.

He said you two had faced danger together

and he wouldn't take a concubine

to hurt your dignity.

These maids

must've heard that too.

Who'd dare mistreat you now?

Since arriving in Panyi,

you two

have finally grown some affection.

In this family,

if the Lord continues to protect you,

you won't suffer too much.

Between husband and wife,

love is what matters most.

Uncle once said

he'd never take a concubine because of Aunt.

But I don't think

that alone means love.

Regarding these things,

people often follow the crowd.

I can't just believe it

because everyone says so.

Exactly.

If you want a loving life,

you can't rely solely on the Lord's efforts.

Where's Xiaotao?

That child.

Ever since we arrived in Yujun,

she's been using your dowry

to start a business.

She said she wanted you

to live comfortably

for the rest of your life.

Sir,

how much is it

for this golden forehead jewelry?

500 coppers.

How about this jade-inlaid hairpin?

That one's 800.

May I take a look?

Of course.

Here.

Sir,

in business,

comparing goods is a real risk.

Miss, what do you mean?

Your items are fine,

but they're not good enough.

This one is different.

It's the latest style from Kangjun in Yanzhou.

I had someone buy it with 1,500 coppers.

It's already sold out.

If you take it to a pawnshop,

it could fetch 2,000 coppers.

It's just that I need money at home now.

How about

you sell it for me on consignment?

The item's fine quality,

but 2,000 coppers

might be too expensive.

Well, if you can sell it at that price,

I only want 1,200.

You keep the other 800.

I can earn without putting in labor

or materials?

Isn't that a perfect deal?

How's it going with the selection

of elite troops?

My Lord, these days,

I've been training troops

with a few other generals.

Though we call it training,

it's actually a tryout.

We've reached a consensus.

3,000 elite troops can be

directly transferred from General Wei Qu's command.

Indeed, the men under Wei Qu

are seasoned and elite.

(Outside Yujun, Wei State) But most of them are cavalry.

Aside from those 3,000,

pick 1,000 swimmers

to come along.

(Chijun, Liangya State)

(Mansion of Liangya's Heir, Liangya State)

If we'd known Xiaoqiao's dowry

was truly Panyi,

you should've treated her better,

and Wei State

wouldn't have gotten such a good deal.

They've even

stationed troops in Panyi.

It'll be hard for us

to reclaim it now.

Wei State wants to strike first.

Uncle, why not report to Father

and increase troops at Xiaogang

to pressure Panyi?

You're right.

You are right.

I'll go at once.

My Lady,

a letter from Yanzhou.

Read it to me.

Follow your husband after marriage.

Uphold virtue and duty.

Be loving and loyal.

Bear children.

Do not disgrace the family.

Is this a family letter?

(Qiao Yue) It's clearly the Instructions for Women.

My Lady, you're having such a hard time here,

yet the Governor still pins his hopes on you

to resolve the conflict between the two clans.

Uncle is worried for Yanzhou,

hoping I can use my gentleness

and beauty to persuade the Lord

to benefit Yanzhou

and not target them.

But in this world,

when is anything ever that easy?

My Lord,

last year's harvest was insufficient.

There may be another famine next year.

Only Hanjun still has a surplus.

If you ask me,

you should take his foster daughter as a concubine.

- Yes. - Besides,

Lady Qiao can't stay as your wife.

A Qiao

can never truly be

the Lady of Wei.

Lady Qiao is unworthy.

Wei Dian's foster daughter can't be accepted.

- My wife has... - Enough.

My marriage with her

is both personal and political.

I've let your words at the ancestral hall slide.

But this is the study.

You are my subjects.

How dare you speak ill of the Lady in front of me?

Yes, My Lord.

As I've married her,

she is the Lady of Wei.

You only see that she's a Qiao,

but you've never witnessed her poise and courage.

Do not talk

about taking concubines anymore.

Yes, My Lord.

It's quite sweet.

I was talking about this red bean soup.

Let's go.

My Lady.

The Lady was worried the Lord might be tired,

so she brought soup.

What was that? Louder.

The Lady was worried the Lord might be tired,

so she brought soup.

She's waiting just outside.

Newlyweds care for each other.

How loving.

Indeed.

That's right.

It's so cold now.

She's caught a chill

yet still came personally.

Let her in.

My Lord, you ordered before

that no women

are allowed in the study.

If I fail to enforce this,

my yearly pay will be docked.

The Lady is an exception.

Yes.

Wait.

Forget it. I'll go bring her in.

The Lord often handles

state matters here in the study.

He must really

trust the Lady.

Is Lady Qiao

really so remarkable?

The Lady is here.

These are all family elders.

No need to be formal.

♪We pretend to be indifferent on this fateful journey♪

My Lady.

My Lady.

It's cold today, yet you're dressed so lightly.

Tan, bring the cloak.

Yes.

♪If we're meant to be by accident♪

He even asked for the cloak.

♪Embracing in joy♪

♪You fill my heart; you are my shore♪

We won't disturb you two

as you spend time together.

We'll take our leave.

We take our leave.

Very well.

♪Do you know the thoughts I've kept inside♪

♪You fill my heart; you are my shore♪

♪I wrap you in the romance of the sky♪

♪Let's forget about the past and focus on the future♪

♪Let's take the journey into the world's cycle♪

I suddenly came today

to thank you for letting me stay

in the main chamber all this time.

I've now recovered

and hope you'll return there tonight.

Got it.

Let's go.

♪I want to face the ups and downs with you♪

♪And see your silhouette by the lamplight♪

♪If we're meant to be by accident♪

♪Embracing in joy♪

♪You fill my heart; you are my shore♪

♪The world shines; love softly blooms♪

♪Memories drift in radiant hues♪

♪Do you know the thoughts I've kept inside♪

♪You fill my heart; you are my shore♪

♪I wrap you in the romance of the sky♪

♪Let's forget about the past and focus on the future♪

♪Let's take the journey into the world's cycle♪

We were all set to move into the side chamber tonight

and even packed everything up.

But the Lord felt sorry for the Lady

and insisted we stay here.

My Lady.

Your cheeks

are red like fruit.

Have you caught a chill?

I'm fine.

However,

my heart's been fluttery lately

for no reason.

Sure.

The Lord carried you all the way back,

and you bumped into many people.

Who wouldn't feel flustered?

But

that day was worse.

That day?

The day we entered the city.

You had a high fever,

and the Lord carried you back the same way.

He's gotten used to carrying you,

but now you're getting embarrassed.

I misunderstood him back then.

Leaving me outside the city

wasn't his intention.

Yet I blamed him

and made him stay in the side chamber for days.

Has the Lady fallen asleep?

Tan?

Why is he here

so late?

Coming.

My Lady.

What's this?

The Lord asked me to bring this.

He said your clothes got soaked in the rain

outside the city.

These are for making new ones.

He also said

you're still in mourning,

so light-colored fabric is best.

The Lord is very thoughtful.

(Wei Mansion)

She's finally here.

Is she planning to move in now?

The Lord stays in the side chamber,

while she takes over the main chamber.

As a new bride,

where are her manners?

It's still early.

Why are you here?

It's cold.

I brought your cloak.

I don't need your care.

Just take care of yourself.

Is this the room prepared for the Lady?

This is too plain.

I didn't expect

the Lord to treat her so well.

Who knows what tricks she's used?

Can you hear us there?

Come in and let's chat.

You're leaving?

Back at your parents' house,

they know you'll marry off sooner or later,

so they treat you like an outsider.

After you marry,

your husband's family also treats you like an outsider

because you join them halfway.

It's hard

being a woman.

But you're lucky.

The Lord cherishes you.

It's not all hardship.

The Lord sees me as his wife and treats me well.

I should make sure everything else is in order.

Clean up this room,

so it's more comfortable for him.

Wait.

Since they see me as an outsider,

then things like preparing his room

should be handled by themselves.

Call them over.

Yes.

Xiaotao,

go and make some inquiries.

Sure.

Duang.

What do you want?

I have a few questions.

The Advisor said

no questions about military affairs,

no questions about state affairs,

and no questions about the Lord.

Sure.

I'm not asking about the Lord.

I'm asking about you.

Me?

What about me?

I care about you.

Then go ahead.

Let me ask you.

How do you normally get along with the Lord?

We eat and sleep together.

What do you usually do?

We're always training.

That's good.

After training,

what do you eat?

Lots of stuff.

Beef.

Lamb.

And...

Why am I telling you this?

I've got serious work to do.

I'm not done, Duang.

What are you doing?

Have you lost your soul after this morning?

No.

I have some questions.

Well.

If a woman

keeps asking you questions

all about daily, trivial stuff,

what is she up to?

She's spying on military affairs.

She wants your salary.

Nonsense.

You deal with women all the time.

What do you think?

Do you really want to know?

I'm meeting the guys tonight at Luozhong Tavern.

What about my wine bill?

Fine, I'll cover it.

Look.

I knew this would cost you.

Listen.

In this big world,

if a man

or a woman suddenly

takes an interest in someone's everyday life,

even their food and daily schedule,

there's no doubt

that he or she has fallen for them.

No way.

Absolutely not.

My Lady,

I asked Wei Liang in detail.

The Lord eats and lives with them.

So, whatever Wei Liang often eats

(Apricots, sliced liver, red bean soup) must be what the Lord likes.

Then prepare these.

Got it.

Tan.

Yes?

Who arranged all this?

It was the Lady.

She started preparing everything

right after you left this morning.

Then go tell her.

She's been in Yujun for a while.

Tomorrow,

I'll take her to visit Grandmother.

Yes.

How is it?

It's wonderful.

You're beautiful.

Lady Xu will surely be pleased.

You've always been poised since you came of age.

It's been a long time since I've seen you so nervous.

When I first came to Yujun,

because of the relationship between our families,

I hadn't met the elders yet.

Now, the Lord is personally taking me.

I should be thorough and careful

so as not to waste his kindness.

Let's go.

My Lord.

Can't you walk slower?

I'm dressed formally

to meet the elders today.

The train is short.

You're already taller than me

with longer legs.

If you keep walking like this, I won't be able to keep up.

How troublesome.

Are we talking in a secret language?

I'm saying you should go first as your legs are short.

If you've gone for an incense stick of time,

I can still catch up with you.

Hurry up.

♪The moonlight is as silent as the deep sea♪

♪From afar♪

♪It once lit up dreams with a breath♪

♪But vanished with a sigh♪

♪Brushing past my fingertips♪

♪My heartstrings were stirred quietly♪

♪As if we once met before♪

♪Holding back a love so deep♪

♪Love asks for nothing in the end♪

♪Leaving only obsessions♪

♪I've wandered in the world♪

♪Yet cannot have it all♪

♪We meet and part in the fires of war♪

♪Embracing, leaving tender marks of love♪

♪With one breathtaking glance♪

♪How could I ever forget♪

♪I would cross mountains and seas♪

♪To spend time with you♪

♪When we grow old♪

♪Nothing will change♪

♪The misty rains never cease♪

♪Falling gently on your brow♪

♪Lingering in my heart♪

♪I would sever fate's ties♪

♪To protect your smiling eyes♪

♪Even if behind me lies a storm♪

♪No matter the trials♪

♪I carry this longing for the journey♪

♪This life♪

♪Will not be in vain♪

♪I would cross mountains and seas♪

♪To spend time with you♪

♪When we grow old♪

♪Nothing will change♪

♪The misty rains never cease♪

♪Falling gently on your brow♪

♪Lingering in my heart♪

♪I would sever fate's ties♪

♪To protect your smiling eyes♪

♪Even if behind me lies a storm♪

♪No matter the trials♪

♪I carry this longing for the journey♪

♪This life♪

♪Will not be in vain♪