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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 5=

(Qiao Gui passed on April 13th, aged 60.)

I missed my chance to see him one last time.

My Lady,

I'll go pack our things now.

Let's return to Kangjun at once

to fulfill your wish.

I'm on it.

No.

Our greater plan isn't complete.

I must not go back.

(Qiao Gui passed on April 13th, aged 60.)

That old perp.

His death was well-deserved.

My Lord,

I'll dig up that Qiao rebel

and flog his corpse!

He faked his death and escaped.

We never got to see him fall when we took Yanzhou.

Generals,

don't dwell on hatred.

See the bigger picture to act flexibly.

Then, Mr. Gongsun, tell us,

why would they send an obituary now?

The marriage will be canceled

due to filial mourning.

Our claims to Panyi

and the canal project

would both be delayed!

What schemes are the Qiaos plotting now?

Does Lady Qiao know of this?

My Lord,

Zhang Pu didn't mention it.

Sorry, I'm late.

It's alright.

I assume you've read the letter.

Everyone said

this marriage would never happen.

But I only have one question:

Will you marry me or not?

I know what the Qiaos

are planning.

But they

don't know our plans.

This marriage

was Grandfather's dying wish.

I don't think he'd blame me for proceeding.

(Spirit Tablet of the Late Lord Wei Jing)

Is Miss Xiaoqiao asleep?

What is this?

A lynx.

♪Love stands like mountains afar♪

♪One range beyond another♪

♪I'd tear them down with bare hands♪

♪Yet they rise, ever higher♪

♪Or yield to fate's command♪

♪Where no defiance dares remain♪

(Spirit Tablet of the Late Lord Qiao Gui)

♪But hope still burns in my chest♪

♪So how could I not fight on?♪

♪If rumors spread like drifting ice♪

♪I'll shield you through endless nights♪

♪Your pain is mine to bear♪

♪Bitter turns sweet we share♪

♪Spring's dreams are intoxicate♪

♪While others crave, I abstain♪

A man's mind is truly unfathomable.

Days ago he dodged marriage talks,

avoiding the match.

Now suddenly,

he won't wait another moment.

You wouldn't blame me, right?

♪Love stands like mountains afar♪

♪One range beyond another♪

♪I'd tear them down with bare hands♪

♪Yet they rise, ever higher♪

♪Or yield to fate's command♪

♪Where no defiance dares remain♪

♪But hope still burns in my chest♪

♪So how could I not fight on?♪

♪If rumors spread like drifting ice♪

Here comes the bride.

♪Your pain is mine to bear♪

♪Bitter turns sweet we share♪

(Spirit Tablet of the Late Lord Wei Jing)

Shao.

(Late Lord Wei Lun)

You have to shoulder responsibilities now.

(Late Brother Wei Bao)

You're the Wei Clan's hope.

My Lord.

♪All worldly glory fades like mist♪

♪I'd trade it all with ease♪

♪For love alone anchors my soul♪

♪To treasure without end♪

♪Be it rivers or wide seas♪

♪We'll brave them♪

♪Through stormy waves and endless tides♪

♪I'll wander the world with you♪

♪With my heart as our sail♪

Lower the fan.

Cleanse your hands.

Share the ritual meal.

Eat the millet.

Drink the broth.

Taste the sauce.

Drink from the nuptial cups.

(Spirit Tablets: Wei Bao, Wei Lun, Wei Jing)

The rites are completed.

That Qiao traitor

died too easily.

But today is our lord's

wedding day.

Right,

today's a joyous occasion.

No more dark thoughts.

Come on, drink!

Let's toast!

Here, drink up!

- Come on, drink! - Cheers!

Let's toast!

- Drink. - Cheers!

Lord Wei,

from today onward,

I shall call you "My Lord".

You can take these off.

You must be tired.

Rest early.

From this day on,

we are husband and wife.

No matter what I do

to the Qiao Clan,

or to Yanzhou,

I will never harm you.

Nor will I leave you homeless.

Thank you, My Lord.

But I have one condition:

From now on,

you are a Wei,

no longer a Qiao.

- Bottoms up! - Come on, finish it.

(Spirit Tablets: Wei Bao, Wei Lun, Wei Jing)

(Spirit Tablets: Wei Bao, Wei Lun, Wei Jing)

(Spirit Tablet of the Late Lord Qiao Gui)

The marriage is now sealed,

and the covenant set.

Since Lord Wei has made his vow,

you can rest assured

as his bride.

He's not a bad man.

But I'll always be a Qiao,

always putting the Qiao Clan first.

That cannot be changed.

(Late Lord Qiao Gui)

Look upon it well, My Lady.

In a few days,

we'll depart with Lord Wei

for Yujun.

Once we cross into Wei territory,

we can no longer honor Lord Qiao's tablet.

(Spirit Tablet of the Late Lord Qiao Gui)

Are you cold, My Lady?

I'll fetch hot water.

Mother, take this.

- But you need it. - I'm fine.

Xiaotao, hold the umbrella.

Oh, this child...

My Lady,

we're traveling overnight,

and since you're not healed,

it might slow your recovery.

The soldiers have been away so long.

It's reasonable that they're eager to return.

We'll rest properly

once we reach Yujun.

We don't yet know

what awaits us in Yujun.

Let's get in now.

This journey has been full of

snakes and earthworms,

a sign of heavy rain within two days.

The road ahead is marshy.

Traveling after rainfall

would be far too dangerous.

Our siege on Panyi

has delayed us by days.

With any further delays,

I'll miss the memorial rites for my family.

Alright.

I'll give the orders.

My Lord,

traveling overnight

is no problem for us,

but Mrs. Wei is injured.

Should we press on,

or wait for her?

Keep moving.

Soldiers, prepare to depart!

Yes!

What now?

Hold this.

Thank you, General Wei.

Hold on.

I saved your life back in Panyi,

and this is your attitude?

What's wrong with it?

Lord of Wei already told Mrs. Wei they're even.

Yet you act like

I still owe you something.

They have made peace.

You're the only one

still snapping at me.

Am I?

No.

Wait.

My Lord ordered us

to keep traveling.

Fetching water wastes time.

Are you serious?

It's freezing. We just wanted hot water.

The memorial rites

for Lord Wei's grandfather,

father, and brother are in a few days.

Would delaying the trip

for your water

be appropriate?

How long could fetching water take?

Too long.

- Picking a fight? - Tao.

Let's set off.

Alright.

Do you hear that?

No water.

(Yujun, Wei State)

Lord of Wei is back!

Lord of Wei is back!

Lord of Wei is back!

Lord of Wei is back!

Lord of Wei is back!

(Wei) Lord of Wei is back!

Lord of Wei is back!

Shao.

Chuyu.

For the past half month,

(Zheng Chuyu, Wei Shao's cousin) I've waited here

for you every day.

I'm glad you're back.

Have all the clan members arrived?

All the uncles

and the regional prefects are here,

except General Wei Dian.

He's still on the road.

We made it all the way from Panyi.

Couldn't he make it from Hanjun?

He's doing this on purpose.

Wasn't Lady Qiao

supposed to enter the city with you?

I left her outside the city.

But after the memorial rites,

I'll trouble you

to bring her in.

Wei Liang, Wei Xiao, Wei Qu, Wei Duo,

you stay behind.

The rest, follow me.

Yes.

Thank you, Generals.

(Yujun) Why am I stuck here?

Couldn't you three stay instead?

Quit your whining.

Why can't it be you?

Let's draw lots.

No,

I never win at that.

Your own bad luck, who else to blame?

How dare they leave us

in this desolate area outside the city?

I thought he'd treat My Lady better

once we arrive in Yujun.

He didn't mean to

shame us.

But the memorial rites are for three generations.

Our presence would be improper.

We should remain outside.

(Lady Zhu, Wei Shao's mother)

(Spirit Tablet of the Late Lord Wei Lun)

(Ancestral Virtues Endure)

You're not even fully grown yet.

How can you claim the clan leadership?

You're shorter than the seat itself.

What, you gonna climb onto it?

If a child ascends to leadership,

I fear...

(Wei Dian, Prefect of Hanjun)

A boy who cries at the sight of blood.

How will he

lead armies in the future?

When will Wei's blood feud be avenged?

Exactly! This child cries at blood.

How will he ever take revenge?

- My son... - Indeed.

What can he possibly achieve?

When will our vengeance be settled?

Lady Xu has arrived.

Have you all had enough?

Greetings, Lady Xu.

Wei Shao,

though not yet of age,

shall inherit

the clan leadership anyway.

This...

I

pay my respects, My Lord.

I pay my respects, My Lord.

I, Zhonglin,

swear to heaven,

I'll kill Li Su

and the Qiao Clan!

Kill Li Su and the Qiao Clan!

Rise.

Husband,

Bogong,

why did you both leave me

so soon?

All these years,

I've thought of nothing else

but avenging you.

One day,

when I've taken revenge,

I'll join you underground

so we can reunite.

But today,

Zhonglin

is marrying our enemy's daughter.

How can I ever face you

with dignity now?

I authorized their marriage.

Zhonglin isn't to blame.

A marriage is one thing,

but Zhonglin,

you didn't execute that Qiao traitor!

You let him die of old age...

Someone

escort Lady Zhu to rest

before grief overwhelms her.

Hold on!

Lady Zhu speaks the truth.

Lady Xu,

why silence her now?

Uncle,

you're late again.

Hanjun affairs kept me occupied.

That's why I was delayed.

Surely the late Lord Wei's spirit

wouldn't hold it against me.

Yet you...

married our enemy's daughter.

How could his spirit

rest peacefully?

Don't forget

who once shouted

"kill Li Su and the Qiao Clan!"

General,

our lord has retaken Xindu

and slain Li Su.

What of it?

The Qiaos' betrayal

was worse than Li Su's crimes.

You were in Xindu back then.

You saw the massacre yourself.

Yet now

you welcome a Qiao into our home.

How can the late lord

rest in peace?

Indeed.

Look around you,

who here hasn't lost

a father, brother, or son?

The Wei Clan

and the Qiao Clan have always been sworn enemies.

Yet you...

you married a Qiao woman.

Fine.

Let's see how you explain this to our ancestors!

Exactly.

Mr. Gongsun.

Here.

What is this?

The seal of Panyi.

Panyi is a gateway to Yanzhou.

By marrying Lady Qiao,

we took Panyi

without a single battle.

From now on,

Yanzhou's gates lie open.

Capturing Kangjun

will be as easy

as reaching into a bag.

Pretty words.

If you've taken Panyi,

why not press the advantage

and seize Kangjun now?

Uncle, if you must ask,

then I have a question for you.

As the Prefect of Hanjun,

after I took Xindu,

I sent urgent dispatches

demanding reinforcements.

Yet I waited for days,

why did no aid

arrive?

You can't just accuse me.

Everyone, I never received a single letter.

Otherwise, I would've sent help.

Good.

I will get to the truth of this.

I marched my troops

only to fulfill Grandfather's wish

to restore the Yongning Canal

and benefit the people.

I've never forgotten the feud between two families.

But if I could wait fourteen years,

I can surely

wait ten more.

(Yujun)

This is outrageous,

making us wait here in the pouring rain.

They barred My Lady from entering,

not your maids.

I'll confront them.

Don't be rash.

Are we just supposed

to wait here forever?

When has my lady ever endured such humiliation?

Since the Lord of Wei hasn't come,

matters must still be unsettled.

With clan relations still fragile,

we must bear this slight.

We knew marriage here

would be difficult,

just not this difficult.

This won't do.

Zao,

let's hang the rain tarp.

Go ahead.

Take umbrellas.

Pull harder!

Lower it.

Lower.

Let me help. Come on.

Harder.

Come on.

Zao, assist him.

He can't manage alone.

Use what you have!

Come on.

One, two...

Pull!

Don't let go!

One, two, three!

This way! Over here!

Duo,

fetch the brazier.

- Draw straws. - Hurry!

There.

That's enough.

Quick! Secure that nail tighter.

That side,

move it over.

- Hold it steady! - Okay.

♪The moonlight is as silent as the deep sea♪

♪From afar♪

♪It once lit up dreams with a breath♪

♪But vanished with a sigh♪

No, I... I'll go ask outside.

♪Brushing past my fingertips♪

♪My heartstrings were stirred quietly♪

♪As if we once met before holding back a love so deep♪

General Wei Liang,

Mrs. Wei is ill.

Can you let us in?

♪Leaving only obsessions♪

♪I've wandered in the world♪

Go back.

♪Yet cannot have it all♪

♪We meet and part in the fires of war♪

♪Embracing, leaving tender marks of love♪

How is it going?

♪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♪

My Lord.

♪No matter the trials♪

♪I carry this longing for the journey♪

♪This life♪

♪Will not be in vain♪

How is this different from expelling us

from Xindu?

We'd have been better off in Panyi,

at least closer to Kangjun.

It's getting hotter.

What do we do?

Our luggage is soaked, no dry covers left...

You go that way.

You two, come with me.

- Yes. - Yes.

Are you here to escort us into the city?

We've been ordered to take you to Yanzhou.

Yanzhou?

Yes.

Nonsense!

By whose orders?

Mrs. Wei married Lord of Wei.

She's the Lady of Wei.

Not anymore.

(Letter of Divorce) Faster!

Letter of Divorce?

- Don't move! - Get down!

- Down, now! - What are you doing?

On your knees!

- What for? - Stay down!

Kneel!

Since the Lord married Mrs. Wei in Panyi,

he wouldn't banish her now.

There's something fishy.

Enough nonsense! Get down!

What are you doing?

Don't touch our belongings!

You guard the carriage.

Wei Liang, enter the city at once

and seek confirmation.

- Get down! - What's going on?

My Lord,

General Wei Liang requests an audience

outside the city.

Why is Wei Liang outside?

Have you forgotten?

(Tan, attendant) He's been outside these days,

tending to Mrs. Wei.

With the recent storms,

Mrs. Wei has been ill for some time.

The rites concluded two days ago.

Why wasn't she summoned inside?

I don't know.

Shao.

I have urgent matters to report.

The situation is grave and sudden.

Forgive my abruptness.

I beg your pardon.

Speak.

Days ago,

you ordered me

to escort Lady Qiao into the city.

All was prepared,

but Aunt had other plans.

Aunt acts out of motherly love.

Everything she does is for your sake.

So, I followed her instructions.

But afterward,

I feared

this might not align with your wishes.

So I came to tell you,

for my own peace of mind.

What are you trying to say?

My aunt

feared Lady Qiao would bewitch

and endanger you.

So she sent someone

to deliver the Letter of Divorce.

- What? - I beg you, Shao,

don't blame Aunt.

This is madness!

(Yujun)

What are you doing?

- Stop! - Move aside!

Why?

Don't pull it out!

Step back!

No, don't pull it out!

- Leave them! - Get away!

My Lady...

Speak to me, please.

General,

please.

Mrs. Wei is ill.

General...

- General, you... - Go away!

Hurry!

Pull harder!

My Lady.

Generals,

I beg you,

please ask Lord of Wei again.

There must be some mistake.

He wouldn't cast her out like this.

I implore you.

Stop this, please get up.

I'm begging you.

Enough. Enough.

You always scowled at us.

Why act like this now?

Wei Liang went to inform the Lord.

No response yet.

The Lord's mind seems set.

Before...

Before, it was all my fault.

Punish me however you want,

but Mrs. Wei has never harmed you.

She was already injured,

and now she's burning with fever.

If she's jostled on the road back,

she'll die.

I beg you.

Back in Panyi,

she burned her own arm

just to help you all,

and it's still not healed.

How can you be so heartless?

Even if the Lord is determined to cast her out,

he can't take her life.

- Hurry. - Move the carriage.

Move, now.

No!

No, stop!

Step back!

Quick, push it through.

Don't be afraid.

Stop pushing. They can't leave.

What do we do?

At worst, military rod.

For something this serious,

- it'll be forty at least. - But...

- Don't! Stop pushing! - Go away!

Don't be afraid.

I'm here.

Stop! It's not allowed!

Get lost!

Block the carriage first!

Hya!

Hya!

Hya!

My Lord.

Who sent you here?

It... it was Lady Zhu.

- Get out! - Yes, My Lord.

My Lord.

Mrs. Wei is burning with fever.

Please save her.

I beg you, My Lord.

♪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♪