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This is...

This is wide noodles.

A mother-in-law is supposed to cook this

for her daughter-in-law after her son got married

to show the harmony between the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law.

But my mother is no longer around.

So I cooked them for you instead.

Why are there four bowls?

According to the rites,

after the wedding, I should take the bride to worship the ancestors.

But my father is a sinner.

I cannot place his memorial tablet in the ancestral hall.

These two noodles

are for my parents.

Father.

Mother.

I'm married.

This is my wife.

We're doing good.

Please rest in peace.

Let's place the memorial tablet at the ancestral hall.

We'll pay homage quietly without disturbing others.

I'll keep you company.

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(Episode 29)

Since the horse market was established in Liaodong,

we signed an agreement with the Lizhen tribe

and we wouldn't interfere with each other.

But Lizhen has been invading the border lately.

They looted livestock and food.

And Prince Qing took the opportunity to recruit troops

and trained a group of elite soldiers and generals.

His intention is obvious.

Prince Qing is known for respecting the wise.

But he can control someone

because of fame, wealth, and threats.

Would they truly regard him as their master?

They won't.

Only when someone who takes responsibility during the chaos,

who always stays with you

and who helps you when you need help

will win your heart.

Your Graces, Commander Chen is here.

-Invite him in. -Yes.

Your Graces.

We got news from Liaodong.

According to the imperial decree,

for 30kg of grains, 7 taels will be taxed.

But month by month, Prince Qing secretly raised the tax to 20 taels.

Only 30% was given to the court.

He even said that it was the imperial court's order.

Lizhen couldn't bear it,

so they went on a strike and seized food.

And that caused the chaos in Liaodong.

Prince Qing is using his power to gain secret money.

This is a serious matter. We need to plan it wisely.

If we act rashly without any plans,

I'm afraid that Prince Qing will cover this up and even accuse us.

How dare you pay homage to a guilty minister secretly!

Give me the memorial tablet!

It's human nature to mourn a loved one.

Please make an exception.

Song Yi Chun was convicted of a heinous crime by His Majesty.

His Majesty has given his mercy for forgiving us.

If someone spreads the news of you paying homage to him,

that means you're going against the emperor's order!

Your Highness, Miss Su,

you should know this, right?

Who do you think you are?

How dare you pull your master!

Master?

This illegitimate son with an unknown background

and that person on the memorial tablet

nearly killed the Duchess several times.

-What kind of master is he? -Su Lan, enough!

Yes. You're a princess now.

You want to protect your man.

How dare I disobey you.

Su Lan.

No matter what the reason is,

you should be punished for disrespecting your superior.

Come.

Punish her with the family rules.

You wicked servant.

You even dare to disobey the Princess.

Do you still respect the royal family?

Since the Princess can't control you,

I'll have to seek for the Empress's decree

to fix the rebellious servant

in Duke of Ying's Residence.

Servant, slap her 20 times.

It was because the Prince paid homage to the sinner first.

Your Highness, please distinguish right from wrong.

(He just wanted to pay homage to his biological parents.)

What are you still waiting for?

Didn't you hear me?

Slap her 20 times.

Stop it!

-Get up. -Get out of the way!

Duchess of Ying.

-Are you alright? -Your servant is great.

First, she insulted the Prince.

After that, she disrespected the Princess.

Could it be that those people you teach are so disrespectful?

So you think you're being respectful.

How do you speak to your master?

Zhao, I punished her because...

Zhao, it's not the Princess's fault.

Su Lan

kept saying illegitimate.

Never mind.

This started because of me.

Don't be angry.

Never mind if she said it secretly.

But the Prince and the Princess got married not long ago.

What does this mean to the Princess?

I've warned you.

How dare you speak again!

If you think I was wrong,

then I was wrong.

Please don't make it difficult to the Princess

and ruin your friendship.

It was my idea to pay homage.

If His Majesty is going to punish anyone,

I'll bear the responsibility alone.

But many times,

Su Lan has been disrespectful to my husband in public.

Please give me an explanation.

Miao An Su!

You forget all these years of friendship after getting married!

That's right!

Even a dog will side with its master!

Su Lan!

Well said.

You keep talking about friendship.

But Su Lan has ruined it.

Zhao,

what do you take me for?

You're asking me that?

To this day,

I can't tell if your kindness to me

was a gesture of friendship

or sympathy.

If we're good friends,

when my husband and I are accused as animals,

can't I get a reason for this?

If I don't show up, are you going to skin her alive?

What's wrong with Zhao?

Tell Lu to come over.

Zhao must be very mad.

There's no way we can pay homage now.

I heard that Zhao has been busy lately.

She fainted because she was exhausted.

Don't think too much about it.

But it showed that

even a servant is closer to Zhao than you are.

It was Su Lan who hurt me first.

But she only blamed you for punishing Su Lan.

She misunderstood you before.

Is it that after I got married,

the friendship will fade away?

How did this happen?

Some things get worse,

some get better.

Maybe once you have a loved one,

you have to give up something else.

It's all my fault. I'm sorry.

How's it?

According to her pulse,

it's true that old sickness has affected her Qi.

Her uterus is weak,

so it's difficult for her to get pregnant.

What should be done then?

So

for her to get pregnant now,

it's really a blessing.

She's... She's pregnant?

Yes.

Shou Gu, we have a child!

Is the child healthy?

He's fine.

It's just that since you're weak,

the first three months are quite dangerous.

Your Grace, you must be extremely careful.

Thank you, Mr Lu.

Goodbye.

Su Lan, see him off.

However...

Shou Gu.

Giving birth is dangerous

and I'm destined to die young.

If you don't want to keep the child, just tell me.

I want the child.

I want this child to be healthy.

I want him to be born safely.

I've thought of the name.

If it's a boy, we'll name him "Zhi Yi".

If it's a girl, we'll name her "Lian Jun".

"You know my affection for you,

and I know your love for me,

as God can testify."

"The incense has been burned to ashes,

and the red candle has only a puddle of wax tears left,

just like the state of mind of you and me."

What a good name!

Mr. Han.

Weren't you thinking about paying homage to Old Mr. Song during the day?

Why are you...

Do you think

I really want to pay homage to that useless father of mine?

He has no right to be here in this ancestral hall.

Today is Ji Yong's last acupuncture treatment for Qi Xia.

Qi Xia has been treated for some time.

I wonder how Qi Xia is recovering.

You should rest at home instead of coming here.

Buddha.

I am willing to worship Triple Gems for the rest of my life

to seek Your blessing for this.

Firstly, peace at home, and increase happiness and longevity.

Secondly, I wish that my best friend, Dou Zhao,

will avoid difficulties and have a smooth life.

Thirdly, I wish that Dou Zhao and I

can bury the hatchet and become good friends as we used to be.

Zhao.

Leave for now.

I'd like to talk to Zhao alone.

Yes, Your Highness.

I heard that this place is very efficacious.

It seems that my third wish can be granted.

You're not blaming me anymore, are you?

Even though there are many misunderstandings,

you and I are always the best friends.

We wouldn't be enemies.

An Su,

we choose

our friends and husbands as our families.

I don't want you to regret it.

I know you're doing it for my good.

But Song Han is not a bad person.

As the youngest son from a wealthy family,

he has never tasted the suffering in life.

His parents died one after another.

He couldn't bear it, and that's why his behavior changed drastically.

Looks like you should know certain things.

An Su.

You're weak.

It's windy here and there's smoke from the incense.

You can't bear it.

Zhao and you stay close to each other.

There's no rush to say certain things.

Zhao, I'll go home now. We'll chat again another day.

-Sure. -Servant.

Send the princess home.

Your Highness, this way.

I know all about your tricks.

I tolerated

because An Su had been leading a wandering life since she was a kid.

She really loves you.

I couldn't bear to ruin her reliance.

But I've seen it now.

You took advantage of An Su's sincerity towards you

and the last brotherhood from your brother

to do unjust things.

If you don't stop soon,

you will suffer the consequences.

I won't let you go either.

You're always upright and righteous.

You always look down on others.

Who do you think you are?

A standard that I should follow?

The rules?

Or the heavenly law?

I'm just fighting for what's rightfully mine.

What's wrong with it?

It's you instead.

You're minding other people's stuff.

One day, you will find it hard to bear with it

and hurt yourself.

Goodbye.

He's stubborn.

I thought Miss Miao changed after she was conferred as the princess.

I can't believe she still asked for blessings for you.

Well, you can't change a childhood friendship.

My Lady!

My Lady.

My wife has recovered!

Qi Xia has recovered!

Take me to see her!

Her epilepsy has been cured.

But she's not in a clear state of mind for the moment.

She still needs to rest for some time.

Don't let her think too much.

Qi Xia, do you still recognize me?

Of course, I recognize you.

You're my husband.

That's great.

Thank you, ma'am!

Thank you, Mr. Ji!

Now that Qi Xia has recovered,

why don't you stay in Yizhi Hall?

You can take care of her too.

Come, Qi Xia. Kowtow to the Duchess.

Get up.

Su Xin, Su Lan. Take them back.

Alright.

Follow us.

Thanks again for coming to the rescue.

Well, it was her destiny.

If you're not in a hurry,

stay with me for a little while longer.

What's wrong?

I want to teach you The 13 Needles of Guimen.

The 13 Needles of Guimen?

There is a Haiquan acupoint on the human tongue.

If you prick a needle here, it's called "guifeng".

This is deviant and elusive.

But it can treat amnesia.

It has a miraculous effect for those in danger.

They say that famous physicians can only be found in troubled times.

I would rather have no disease nor physician in the world.

Except for acupuncture,

do you have nothing to tell me?

You're my apprentice.

This should be the last lesson.

There always are casualties in Prince Qing's army.

Ten military physicians are not as good as you alone.

Just this alone,

if I were Prince Qing,

I would try my best to keep you in Liaodong too.

Moreover, you've got a lot of talent and ingenuity.

It's rare for you to praise me.

You were not idling in the capital.

Prince Qing told you to come back for something.

You came to me first.

It was part of Prince Qing's plan too, right?

I don't want to hide it from you.

And I know that I can't hide it from you.

Never mind.

Before saying these boring stuff,

come with me to a place first.

Little dreamer.

Do you remember this place?

Certainly.

The cracks on the mirror are still there.

You're finally awake.

You were obsessed with the book and hit the mirror door.

I still remember the celestial phenomena that day.

Good fortune hidden in danger

and mutual causation.

I thought I was your cause and effect.

But I did the wrong calculation.

The turmoil in the world is the effect.

I didn't expect that

my most trusted friend

became the cause of unrest.

Is this your ideal career?

I want to take charge of the Grand Secretariat and revive the country.

I want the person who trusts me most to take the throne.

Even if Liaodong has to rise in arms and the people are plunged into misery?

Prince Qing will be using my strategy.

There is no need to rise in arms.

Is this the reason you became a traitor?

Since ancient times, the victor becomes king, the defeated an outlaw.

Winning or losing will decide if I am a traitor or a meritorious minister.

So when selling the boats for the Miaos at Futing,

you have planned this.

I got close to Prince Qing through Mu Chuan.

That was the first step.

The bandits entered the capital city

and many of the crown prince's men died.

Did you take part in it too?

Back then, Song Yi Chun redeemed Li Yao Niang

and wanted to have some connections with the Ministry of Justice.

At that time,

he had secretly ganged up with Prince Qing.

I'm asking about you!

Yes.

It was my idea to constraint Song Mo through Song Yi Chun and the Dou family.

The "disease" was there, that's what I could "treat" with my needles.

The chess game had come to this and I should play the game that way.

If I had died by the knife of the bandits that day,

would you be so calm and relaxed too?

All lives are your pawns.

Are right and wrong only divided into camps?

But I won't let you die.

I won't let you take risks for those pawns too.

Yes.

I laid out the plan earlier.

But I also gave you countless opportunities to leave.

If you had chosen to leave with me even once,

I would have destroyed the game and started over again.

But you...

How could you be so foolish

and fall in love with Song Mo?

Dou Zhao.

I still have a lot of pawns to use.

If you want to have a good life with Song Mo,

tell him to resign from the Imperial Guards.

I guarantee that you two will be safe forever.

Snow Lingzhi does exist.

I didn't lie to you.

Ji Jian Ming.

There is no greater sadness than a heartbreak.

You were my most trusted friend.

But I know you so well.

I know you wouldn't look back.

Why should I look back?

This is the fastest way.

The world will be cleansed and transformed into a new one in two years.

Then tell me.

Besides Dou Shi Shu, Song Yi Chun, Mu Chuan,

who else around me are Prince Qing's men?

I'm not supposed to tell you this

so you shouldn't ask me either.

Today, you and I have severed ties.

When we meet again,

we're enemies.

Must you choose the crown prince?

It has nothing to do with you!

So you did come.

That's for sure.

You sent many people to ambush

just because you want to silence us, don't you?

Stop!

Let them go.

Song Mo!

One day, you will understand the reason I did this.

But anyway,

before you die,

be sure to prepare the divorce letter.

Don't implicate Dou Zhao.

Cui Zhu.

Are there any maids serving the Prince?

His Highness said no one is allowed to get close to him when he is resting.

Go get me a thick blanket.

Alright.

I told you! Don't come near me when I'm asleep!

I was afraid that you'd catch a cold.

That's why I got you a blanket.

I'm sorry... I...

I'm sorry.

Servant!

-Go get a physician! -Yes!

Wait a minute.

I'm fine, Mu Yu.

You don't have to get a physician. You may leave.

Yes.

I...

I didn't mean to do this.

I should go out and calm down.

Mu Yu!

Don't be nervous.

I'm fine, really.

Come with me.

Let's go.

Come on.

An Su, I...

Sit down.

Lie down.

No, An Su.

I will hurt you.

You won't hurt me again.

Lie down.

You have to lie down to sleep.

Just listen to me.

Put your legs up. Sleep well.

Everything will be fine.

You'll be fine.

Mother.

Mother.

Sister, it's just 3,000 taels of silver.

I need it urgently.

That's a lot of money.

Why... Why do you need it?

What else? I lost it in business.

I told you. That business of yours was unreliable.

And your friends are not kind people either!

Alright, alright! Stop talking about that.

Just give me the money!

An Ping, you're already overspending on food and clothing.

I didn't! I didn't spend any money!

Alright, stop arguing!

An Su, it's not that I want to complain about you.

Although there is the seniority,

there are differences between men and women too.

Indeed you take good care of the family business.

But you must understand that these belong to An Ping.

That's right!

Just don't get involved in this.

The money is mine.

I'm asking you to keep it for me temporarily.

It's just a few thousand of taels yet you're being stingy.

This month alone,

An Ping has spent 1,000 taels of silver

in the restaurant and clothing stores.

The money doesn't fall from the sky.

You can't squander.

Let's discuss again

about doing a business.

What now?

After becoming a princess,

your brother is not worthy of your money, right?

Why did I give birth to such an unfilial daughter like you?

I...

-Mother! -Honey!

-Mother! -Get out of the way!

She's pissing me off!

Look, you're making Mother angry!

Are you still my sister?

Could it be that you're living off the family?

You're using our money to subsidize your poor husband!

-It's alright. -Mother, it's alright.

-Don't be angry. -Why did I give birth to her?

Girls, take care of them.

Mister, you're here.

Come, please come inside.

Come on...

-Alright. -Fill the cup.

An Ping.

You're the Princess's only brother.

You're also your parents' only son.

It's only logical

that you take care of

all the property of the Miao family.

That's true.

What you say is quite pleasant.

You got promoted and became rich.

My sister, Princess Anyu, helped you too.

If you have a successful career, don't forget our family.

I will definitely remember the Princess's kindness deeply.

Since you're here,

you must have a good time here.

Greetings, Mr. Song.

Zi Shu.

Come and meet Mr. Miao.

Greetings, Mr. Miao.

(I didn't expect that there's such a beauty in Zuixian Tower.)

I'm Princess Anyu's only younger brother.

Gentlemen, are you satisfied?

Let's dance!

Greetings, Mr. Song.

Greetings, Mr. Miao.

Well, some other customer has booked to see Shu earlier.

According to the rules,

I should take Shu with me now.

Who is it?

Who is so bold as to steal my girl?

-Mister! -Zi Shu!

-You can't enter the room! -Where is Zi Shu?

Mr. Miao!

-Mr. Miao! -Mr. Miao!

-Calm down, Mr. Miao! -Mr. Miao!

Mr. Miao! Mr. Miao, listen to me!

-Zi Shu! -Mister!

-Zi Shu! -Calm down.

-Where is Zi Shu? -Mr. Miao!

-Who's stealing my girl? -I think it's them.

Zi Shu!

-Get out of the way! -Do you hear that?

It's none of your business.

So you're going to steal Shu from me, huh?

That's right.

Who are you?

Let me tell you. I am...

I don't care who you are!

-Mr. Miao! -Gentlemen!

Don't fight!

Let's talk this through!

He missed it.

Come on, hit me here.

Darn you!

Mr. Miao!

Your Highness!

Your Highness!

Outside...

What's wrong?

An Ping.

An Ping.

What happened to An Ping?

Mr. Ping was beaten to death

in Zuixian Tower.

An Ping. Don't scare me, An Ping.

Wake up!

How did this happen?

An Ping.

An Su.

You're awake.

I'm sorry, An Su.

I was late.

I've captured the murderer.

Who is it?

-Song Han? -Take him away.

You... What are you doing?

-Move! -Why are you arresting me?

Do you know who my father is?

Song Han! How dare you arrest me?

An Ping...

How was he...

How was he killed?

It happened at Zuixian Tower.

-That's all he's good for. -That's right.

He said he was the Princess's brother.

At that time, An Ping and Dong Qi

had a conflict because of a courtesan.

I dare you to stay there!

Just you wait!

I'll be waiting for you.

Get out of the way! Get lost!

Shortly after An Ping walked out of the restaurant,

he vomited blood.

He became unconscious.

When my men and I found him at the alley,

he...

Why is this happening?

He is my only brother.

What about my parents?

I've taken care of your parents.

Your dad had a stroke.

I've told the imperial physician to take care of him.

Your mother fainted several times as she was sad.

Fortunately, she's fine.

Don't be afraid.

It's alright.

From now on,

even if I'm the only one by your side,

I will take good care of you.

I think the crown prince seems to admire you very much.

You only met a few times, right?

If you will become a good emperor,

I will help you pacify the country and put an end to evil.

But if you don't,

I don't mind having one more enemy.