Original subtitles

♪When sorrow and joy blend into ink♪

♪Flowers fade, rain falls, helpless as time♪

♪Lament this frail body, tangled in love and hate♪

♪Yet I still wrestle with fate♪

♪Snow drifts down, burying all glory♪

♪Blame this destiny granted to me♪

♪Trapped in the chains of love and cause♪

♪When the dust finally settles♪

=Glory in Shadows=

=Episode 13=

Only if you won't scold me.

This has nothing to do with me.

Alright.

You'll father someone else's child.

You can actually laugh at that?

So you knew it too.

So you knew?

Tell me first. How you found out.

A few days ago, I overheard the servants talking.

In her courtyard,

a peach tree withered for no reason.

So I had Nuan'er look into it.

She found herbal dregs under the tree.

Medicine meant to delay the fetus's growth.

She had been taking it for some time,

which means she was already pregnant

before she slept with you.

How did you figure that out?

In truth,

I did not touch her that night.

I gave her a hallucinogenic potion.

Your concubine is carrying another man's child.

You're magnanimous, General.

She isn't the one I love.

Why should I care about that?

Though, I am curious,

who the true father is?

If you're curious,

why not have Nuan'er look into it?

Why involve my maid?

Alright,

you're swamped with military affairs.

Matters of the household

can only be managed by a woman.

Your knack for sarcasm

grows ever sharper.

My pleasure.

But I guess

you think Lord Qin

is behind your assassination.

That's why you keep it quiet.

You're right.

The peace talks about

the Western Lands have been obstructed.

And I was attacked at the same time.

It's hard not to see

a connection.

Then tonight's visit was

likely not just to see his daughter.

How so?

A father who truly loves his daughter

would never bear to kill her husband,

nor rush here from afar to visit her.

You seem to understand parental love well.

I never had a father's love,

so I know

what a father who truly cherishes his daughter

should be like.

♪This life, like foam♪

General.

You had no one to rely on.

But from now on,

you have me.

♪Drifting with nowhere to anchor♪

♪Like falling crimson petals♪

Tang?

Why are you avoiding me?

Greetings, Your Ladyship.

I wished to speak with you.

We met halfway.

It seems fate brought us together.

Come here.

Let's have a chat.

Why are you standing?

Sit down.

These past days, I've been confused.

We used to get along so well.

Why have we suddenly become enemies?

Had I not sensed something amiss,

today, you and I,

might have fallen into Concubine Qin's trap.

This place is like a battlefield.

The situation changes in an instant.

In this round,

who truly benefited?

Was it you, or me?

You're skilled with numbers.

Was this a losing deal for you?

I know

I am neither clever nor quick-witted.

In this household,

no matter whom I rely on,

I always end up being used.

Must one always depend on others?

I was born to a merchant family,

and never favored by the elite.

Marrying the General as a concubine was no easy feat.

Though a concubine,

I brought some honor to my family.

Do you think everyone is as lucky as you,

born to be a Principal Wife?

Lucky, am I?

And what do you call luck?

Being wife or concubine of a noble clan,

or living in wealth

with fine clothes and delicacies?

The world is full of splendor,

yet so much sorrow remains hidden.

Have you thought of that?

Easy for you to say.

We are both pitiful souls trapped here.

If we climb higher,

perhaps we suffer a little less.

If there were a choice...

We have never had a choice!

We do have one.

Tang,

I'll ask you something.

Answer me honestly.

Do you truly love the General?

Does it even matter?

The truth is,

I haven't seen the General's face clearly.

I simply do not wish to

be despised or neglected,

left alonel and helpless.

If you are willing,

I will find a way

to help you leave here.

What nonsense is that?

Are you trying to get me into trouble?

Don't worry.

I'll keep you safe.

Sister-in-law, it's me.

Wan'er, you're here.

Sister-in-law,

Mother had me copy scriptures these past days.

I barely had time to visit you.

I have finally finished today,

so I came to see you.

Old Madam has been too strict with you.

I've grown used to it.

Oh, sister-in-law.

Is your injury any better?

I heard what happened that day.

Thankfully, Brother arrived just in time.

Otherwise...

I had no standing to speak up,

so I couldn't help you.

You're still young.

Just take care of yourself.

But seeing how Brother protects you,

I am at ease.

In the past,

he never showed such care

to any other woman.

But

Concubine Qin

is the first to bear his child.

The General having an eldest child

is joyous no matter what.

By the way,

I often saw Xiaocui,

Concubine Qin's maid,

sneaking out the back gate.

She seemed rather secretive.

I wonder if she's meeting a lover.

Today, I saw her leave again.

You're a young lady,

talking of lovers is unbecoming.

Sister-in-law,

stop lecturing me.

I was only guessing.

Sister-in-law, you're so kind.

I wish you were my elder sister.

I'd love to be your elder sister.

My Lady!

My Lady,

I just saw Concubine Qin

dressed as Xiaocui and went out.

(Han'an Inn)

Yiyi,

why are you so late today?

Kong,

when are you return home?

Return home?

Why should I go home?

I want to see our child born.

I want to

stay with you and our child.

But how?

Live in this inn forever?

The savings we had are nearly gone.

I'll find a way to earn tomorrow.

I will not spend your money anymore.

That's easy for you to say.

You failed the Imperial Exams.

How can you earn money?

Yiyi,

do you despise me?

That's not what I mean.

It's just...

We can't keep sneaking around like this.

Sooner or later, we'll be found out.

Then go ask Li Jingchuan to divorce you.

I can support you and our child.

Kong,

listen to me.

Our child being born in the marquis manor

is better than being with us, right?

Just do as I say.

Go home first.

Once you attain an official post,

I'll find a way to leave Li Manor.

By then,

we can be together forever.

But

what about our child?

There will be a way.

Trust me, will you?

Go home as soon as you can.

Take this for travel expenses.

I've been out too long.

It will raise suspicion.

I should go.

What are you doing here?

♪New snow falls thick beneath the eaves♪

♪Covering the courtyard gate♪

♪Your gaze melts winter into spring♪

♪Turning back from the boundless multitude♪

♪Gazing at you in that fleeting moment♪

♪All the hardships fade into drifting dust♪

♪A foolish dream turns earnest with you in it♪

♪Even a feigned play can grow into true affection♪

♪Too many dusks walked alone beneath my umbrella♪

♪Yet I crave the warmth left in your embrace♪

♪Among thousands of bright lamps, is there one♪

♪That waits quietly for me?♪

♪Time grinds through the rings of memory♪

♪Only you keep me warm in the long night♪

♪Scars left by the days gone by♪

♪Lie upon the lines of our hands together♪

♪I hold out a heart sincere and true♪

♪Crossing the deep courtyard♪

♪Just to trade it for one kiss from you♪

♪Praying our hair turns gray without regret♪

♪So that true love will finally come to be♪