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♪Flowers falling by the river again♪

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♪Turning the clear waves red♪

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♪Sparrows singing in celebration♪

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♪Calm years pass by the silent bustling city♪

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♪Sitting at home♪

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♪No one knows love's outline like I do♪

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♪If one day the river breeze blows again♪

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♪I won't be a mere reflection in the mirror♪

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♪Dreams can shatter; Memories remain♪

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♪Rich fragrance aids; Light ink writes♪

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♪In the deep red windows lies mundane dust♪

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=Are You The One=

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=Episode 33=

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How dare Cui Xingzhou

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treat our Lian family with such disrespect?

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Back in the day...

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Mother!

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- You!
- The Lian family has

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been known for integrity for generations.

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You tarnished

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the reputation we've upheld for so long!

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Father, please.

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Silence!

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And you!

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Just as the banquet ended,

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Cui Xingzhou spoke with me in private.

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As his uncle-in-law,

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I was harshly reprimanded.

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Why?

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Isn't it because you two dared

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to send those three women

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to his mansion to cause trouble?

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- Cause trouble?
- Mother.

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That vixen was just a mistress.

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Do you dare admit to the Consort Dowager

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that you arranged it?

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The joke's on you.

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Let alone you're just a relative.

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Even if you were the goddess,

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it's not your place to meddle

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in the affairs of the Princess of Huaiyang.

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The princess should have been Binglan.

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The Cui family owes us.

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Heavens.

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Over the years,

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I've shamelessly gone there

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to ask for favors

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and handed over recommendation letters.

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And you say the Cui family owes us?

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I can't even bring myself

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to say that word.

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How did you

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get the nerve to say it?

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Lian Hanshan,

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you usually keep it to yourself.

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What's gotten into you today?

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Are you drunk?

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Whose side are you even on?

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- I...
- Enough, stop arguing.

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Father,

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instead of venting your anger,

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why don't you tell us

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what my cousin

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said to you?

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Xingzhou said

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that since there is no engagement,

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we should not

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visit their home uninvited

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as the futures of our younger generation

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are in his hands.

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He wouldn't dare.

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I'm going to see my sister and reason with her.

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He also said

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that if the younger generation isn't enough,

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he'll add mine to the mix

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and drive the Lian family
out of Zhenzhou entirely.

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Mother.

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From the Beizhou Escort Agency

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to the Lingquan Town's Yushao Porcelain Shop,

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and now to the Mansion of Lord Huaiyang,

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within just a few months,

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you have accomplished

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what others couldn't

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in a lifetime.

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I don't know

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whether to say you've had it tough

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or that you are

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truly remarkable.

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Regardless of what you think,

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you spared me from embarrassment

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in the front hall.

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Thank you for your kindness.

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What else could I do?

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You're the one Xingzhou has chosen.

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Even if not for you,

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I must consider the family's reputation.

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Today, I finally understand

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that his words

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were to silence me.

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But should you truly become the Princess,

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things won't be as simple

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as you imagine.

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Greetings, Consort Dowager.

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I pay my respects to the Princess.

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Now that you're here,

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you should stay in the mansion.

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Since you're marrying into our family,

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staying in Lingquan Town

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would bring disgrace to us.

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This is Madam Wang,

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experienced from the palace

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who has trained many noble ladies.

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She was granted permission
to leave the palace this year,

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and I have specially invited her for you

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to learn from her.

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Xingzhou has done so much for you.

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You must do your best

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to live up to him

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and this family.

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Thank you, Consort Dowager.

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Just as I expected,

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once you come here, there's no going back.

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Had I known this,

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I would have stayed in Lingquan.

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Before we get married,

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we should keep a distance.

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There are many in the mansion who gossip.

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Even if you don't care,

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I must

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protect my reputation.

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You've learned quickly,

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picking up things as you go.

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Why do I feel like I'm marrying Madam Wang?

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If that's the case,

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remember this lesson well.

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Don't disappoint Mother or me.

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Cui Xingzhou,

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are you out of your mind?

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How did I do today?

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Does it deserve a commendation

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from the Princess?

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My Lord.

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Mother.

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Xingzhou,

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what urgent matter

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brings you here at this late hour?

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There's something

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I must report to Mother.

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Mother.

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Xingzhou.

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Are you also getting married?

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I called Xingdi here.

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Prince Lu has rebelled.

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The Emperor has ordered me

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to march east immediately
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Xingzhou,

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you can't go.

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Just say

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you're ill.

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Why should you get involved

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in the Liu family's dispute?

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Mother,

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I must go quell the uprising.

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If not, other vassal lords will rise up,

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and the court will be thrown into chaos.

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If I disobey the order,

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I'll be guilty of the same crime as Prince Lu.

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Mother,

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please have some rest.

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I need to speak with Xingdi.

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I'll explain everything to you later.

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Don't go risk your life, Xingzhou.

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I won't.

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Ma'am,

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please send my mother back.

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All right. Let's go, Consort Dowager.

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- Let's go.
- Worry not, Mother.

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Let's go.

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Xingzhou,

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why did you want me here?

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What do you need me to do?

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I want to entrust

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the Mansion of Lord Huaiyang to you.

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This battle is more dangerous than any before.

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If I fall in battle,

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you shall become Lord Huaiyang.

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Why me, a cripple?

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Even though you're constrained,

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you are fair

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and generous.

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I trust only you.

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Fine.

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I shall guard the mansion for you.

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But you must promise me

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you'll return safe.

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I'm looking forward to your wedding.

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Great Deities,

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protect my son Xingzhou.

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May he return safely

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and cause little bloodshed.

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If he returns to Zhenzhou unharmed,

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I shall offer

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daily incense and prayers,

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devoutly serving the Dao.

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Guilty.

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Guilty.

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Greetings, Mother.

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You're leaving tomorrow,

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so don't linger here.

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Go spend more time with her.

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I can't help

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but worry about you, Mother.

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That's why I've come to pay my respects.

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You've never

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said such things to me before.

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Did she teach you this?

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Of course not.

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I feel guilty.

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I rarely have time

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to be with you, Mother.

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I even missed your birthday

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while I was in Beizhou.

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Now, when Lord Zhennan's family

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is celebrating,

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I'm too busy

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with military duties

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to join you.

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If you truly feel this way,

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then fine.

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But recently,

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you've been extra attentive,

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serving me and bringing me tea

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like a child.

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Are you not afraid

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that I might spit out
the tea you serve me?

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You won't.

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Are you so uneasy

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about Liu Miantang?

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If she knows her place,

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I'll naturally care for her

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as my daughter-in-law.

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Could you care for her

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just a bit more, Mother?

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What do you mean?

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I mean,

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could you care for her

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just a bit more?

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Don't even think about it.

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This is a family heirloom.

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But it's also the heirloom

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for the future princesses, isn't it?

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We've already signed the marriage certificate.

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Once the six rites are completed,

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I shall give it to her.

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Mother.

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There's no need to say more.

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Back then,

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your grandmother

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didn't give me the token

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until I entered the bridal chamber.

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I was

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the legitimate daughter of the Count,

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yet she is only a princess.

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How could she break the rules?

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In that case,

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I'll just have to stay a few more days

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and complete the marriage ceremony.

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What did you say?

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Mother, you need

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to follow the rules, then.

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I understand

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that it's not your fault.

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I can only blame myself

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for being so suspicious.

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I must see her having this token

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before I can set my mind at ease

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and go to battle.

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If I don't,

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I'll be guilty

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of delaying

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military orders.

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So I'll bear that responsibility.

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Where are you going?

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00:12:32,701 --> 00:12:33,541
I'm going to issue an order

287
00:12:33,651 --> 00:12:34,491
to delay my departure.

288
00:12:34,491 --> 00:12:35,491
No, you're not.

289
00:12:35,491 --> 00:12:36,331
I shall

290
00:12:36,821 --> 00:12:38,241
give it to her.

291
00:12:46,731 --> 00:12:47,571
Thank you,

292
00:12:47,611 --> 00:12:48,841
Mother.

293
00:12:53,131 --> 00:12:55,081
And thanks to the Great Deities

294
00:12:55,821 --> 00:12:56,751
for their blessing.

295
00:13:01,461 --> 00:13:02,301
Mother,

296
00:13:02,821 --> 00:13:03,751
I am determined

297
00:13:03,941 --> 00:13:05,961
to return safely.

298
00:13:31,581 --> 00:13:33,631
I just sent Madam Wang away.

299
00:13:34,941 --> 00:13:37,361
Mother has brought you an instructor,

300
00:13:37,531 --> 00:13:38,991
so I had to come and check on you.

301
00:13:40,221 --> 00:13:42,271
But you look good.

302
00:13:42,731 --> 00:13:44,271
It doesn't seem like you had a hard time.

303
00:13:44,581 --> 00:13:45,941
It's only been a day and a night.

304
00:13:45,941 --> 00:13:47,081
What are you talking about?

305
00:13:47,371 --> 00:13:48,991
Move aside. I need to study.

306
00:13:49,581 --> 00:13:50,751
Study what?

307
00:13:51,221 --> 00:13:52,741
Madam Wang's lessons are just about scaring you

308
00:13:52,741 --> 00:13:55,241
with the power of those noble families.

309
00:13:55,821 --> 00:13:57,081
There's no harm in learning.

310
00:13:57,081 --> 00:13:59,321
At the very least, I won't call someone
by the wrong name and offend them.

311
00:13:59,731 --> 00:14:00,771
Do you know

312
00:14:00,771 --> 00:14:03,121
how many cousins you have in Zhenzhou,

313
00:14:03,371 --> 00:14:04,751
according to these family relations?

314
00:14:05,301 --> 00:14:06,701
One hundred and forty-seven.

315
00:14:06,701 --> 00:14:09,151
No. They're all distant relatives.

316
00:14:09,371 --> 00:14:11,241
But they're sure to mention it.

317
00:14:11,821 --> 00:14:12,691
What will you do

318
00:14:12,691 --> 00:14:14,241
if a cousin comes to greet you happily,

319
00:14:14,371 --> 00:14:16,241
and you can't remember his name?

320
00:14:17,581 --> 00:14:19,511
I'd just ask his name directly.

321
00:14:20,181 --> 00:14:21,361
Then I'd follow up by saying,

322
00:14:21,941 --> 00:14:23,791
"Of course, I know your name.

323
00:14:24,011 --> 00:14:25,721
I'm asking

324
00:14:26,251 --> 00:14:27,991
to make it seem more intimate."

325
00:14:28,181 --> 00:14:29,121
Cunning.

326
00:14:29,341 --> 00:14:30,911
That's called wisdom.

327
00:14:34,371 --> 00:14:35,531
As long as I don't

328
00:14:35,531 --> 00:14:37,441
have over a hundred female cousins.

329
00:14:38,981 --> 00:14:40,911
I want to discuss something with you.

330
00:14:41,891 --> 00:14:43,121
This battle

331
00:14:43,301 --> 00:14:44,741
will be far more treacherous

332
00:14:44,741 --> 00:14:45,581
than the letters suggest.

333
00:14:45,701 --> 00:14:47,061
There will be many undercurrents.

334
00:14:47,061 --> 00:14:48,981
- So?
- So this time,

335
00:14:48,981 --> 00:14:49,861
my military dispensary

336
00:14:49,861 --> 00:14:51,151
will be larger than last time.

337
00:14:52,651 --> 00:14:55,251
I'll organize a women's battalion

338
00:14:55,251 --> 00:14:56,561
to follow the vanguard.

339
00:14:56,851 --> 00:14:57,941
If we win, we'll cook soup.

340
00:14:57,941 --> 00:14:59,031
If we lose, we'll go back to the front.

341
00:14:59,421 --> 00:15:00,581
We can sing

342
00:15:00,581 --> 00:15:02,871
The Magpie Bridge Immortal
on the battlefield.

343
00:15:02,981 --> 00:15:04,771
"If love between both lasts for aye..."

344
00:15:04,771 --> 00:15:05,961
Liu Miantang.

345
00:15:08,301 --> 00:15:09,751
These are things you don't want,

346
00:15:11,821 --> 00:15:12,791
and neither do I.

347
00:15:13,221 --> 00:15:14,481
I will stay in Zhenzhou.

348
00:15:19,011 --> 00:15:19,911
I know

349
00:15:20,221 --> 00:15:21,961
what you are about to say.

350
00:15:23,011 --> 00:15:24,911
The uprising in Dongzhou
happened swiftly

351
00:15:25,181 --> 00:15:26,671
and is near Huizhou.

352
00:15:27,011 --> 00:15:28,601
You're not wrong, honey.

353
00:15:29,421 --> 00:15:31,271
With the Lord of Zhenzhou
leading the troops away,

354
00:15:31,731 --> 00:15:34,481
villains will take the chance to cause trouble.

355
00:15:35,011 --> 00:15:36,701
I am your Princess of Huaiyang.

356
00:15:36,701 --> 00:15:38,031
I will stay here

357
00:15:38,181 --> 00:15:39,511
and defend Zhenzhou in your stead.

358
00:15:41,941 --> 00:15:43,601
I know that your informants

359
00:15:44,131 --> 00:15:45,101
are everywhere

360
00:15:45,101 --> 00:15:46,911
in the six surrounding counties,

361
00:15:48,341 --> 00:15:49,531
and nothing

362
00:15:49,531 --> 00:15:51,241
escapes your notice.

363
00:15:51,461 --> 00:15:53,151
- You flatter me.
- But,

364
00:15:54,301 --> 00:15:55,391
no matter how far your eyes can see,

365
00:15:55,941 --> 00:15:57,601
when watching over Zhenzhou,

366
00:15:58,181 --> 00:15:59,751
you must also take care of yourself.

367
00:16:03,101 --> 00:16:03,961
Come home safe.

368
00:16:09,181 --> 00:16:10,021
I will.

369
00:16:40,881 --> 00:16:45,361
(Zhenzhou)

370
00:17:05,251 --> 00:17:06,091
My Lord,

371
00:17:06,221 --> 00:17:07,081
the troops are ready,

372
00:17:07,291 --> 00:17:08,151
awaiting your command.

373
00:17:15,941 --> 00:17:17,331
Soldiers, heed my command.

374
00:17:17,331 --> 00:17:18,231
At your service.

375
00:17:18,491 --> 00:17:20,081
- March.
- Aye.

376
00:17:28,681 --> 00:17:35,681
(Zhenzhou)

377
00:17:49,331 --> 00:17:50,171
Lord Zhao,

378
00:17:50,491 --> 00:17:51,361
Prince Lu has rebelled.

379
00:17:51,861 --> 00:17:52,811
My Lord has been ordered

380
00:17:52,811 --> 00:17:54,121
to suppress the rebellion

381
00:17:54,381 --> 00:17:55,711
and sent me to inform you.

382
00:17:56,861 --> 00:17:57,701
Very well.

383
00:18:07,251 --> 00:18:08,761
Is there any news from Zhenzhou?

384
00:18:10,421 --> 00:18:11,471
Prince Lu has rebelled,

385
00:18:11,701 --> 00:18:13,601
and Lord Huaiyang has
been ordered to lead the troops.

386
00:18:18,191 --> 00:18:19,151
What are you worrying about?

387
00:18:21,461 --> 00:18:22,871
I'm worried that the string might go loose,

388
00:18:23,141 --> 00:18:24,221
and the porcelain will shatter.

389
00:18:24,221 --> 00:18:25,121
Don't worry.

390
00:18:25,571 --> 00:18:28,331
With me, the hereditary
Grain Supervisor of Zhenzhou,

391
00:18:28,331 --> 00:18:29,171
nothing will break.

392
00:18:31,421 --> 00:18:32,711
Are you going to war?

393
00:18:37,811 --> 00:18:38,651
Finally,

394
00:18:39,091 --> 00:18:41,321
you're saying something sweet to me.

395
00:18:43,941 --> 00:18:44,871
So,

396
00:18:47,291 --> 00:18:48,391
are you going?

397
00:18:50,571 --> 00:18:51,411
No.

398
00:18:52,381 --> 00:18:53,231
Besides,

399
00:18:53,571 --> 00:18:54,981
if I did go,

400
00:18:54,981 --> 00:18:56,041
and the porcelain broke,

401
00:18:56,981 --> 00:18:58,731
wouldn't I be extorted

402
00:18:58,731 --> 00:19:00,011
by a certain long-faced shopkeeper?

403
00:19:01,181 --> 00:19:02,621
Stop joking.

404
00:19:02,621 --> 00:19:03,711
Who would hold you responsible?

405
00:19:04,141 --> 00:19:05,081
Wait.

406
00:19:05,381 --> 00:19:06,281
What do you mean

407
00:19:06,661 --> 00:19:07,981
- by long-faced?
- I can find you a mirror

408
00:19:07,981 --> 00:19:09,081
so you can see for yourself.

409
00:19:09,081 --> 00:19:15,921
(Ceremonial Rites)

410
00:19:25,731 --> 00:19:26,571
Consort Dowager.

411
00:19:39,331 --> 00:19:40,171
On your knees.

412
00:19:46,701 --> 00:19:47,871
Aren't you going to ask

413
00:19:48,461 --> 00:19:50,231
why I'm making you kneel?

414
00:19:51,861 --> 00:19:53,871
You are my future mother-in-law.

415
00:19:54,011 --> 00:19:55,391
It is only right

416
00:19:55,391 --> 00:19:56,901
that a mother teaches her children the rules.

417
00:19:56,901 --> 00:19:58,231
I accept with sincerity.

418
00:20:00,861 --> 00:20:01,701
From now on,

419
00:20:01,701 --> 00:20:03,231
you are a part of the mansion.

420
00:20:04,421 --> 00:20:06,711
So remark my words today.

421
00:20:12,251 --> 00:20:13,141
This is the heirloom

422
00:20:13,141 --> 00:20:15,561
of the Mansion of Lord Huaiyang.

423
00:20:16,661 --> 00:20:19,321
Every Princess of Huaiyang has worn it.

424
00:20:20,011 --> 00:20:21,861
Many noble ladies

425
00:20:21,861 --> 00:20:23,951
have longed for it in vain.

426
00:20:30,811 --> 00:20:31,651
Today,

427
00:20:32,291 --> 00:20:34,391
I am passing it to you.

428
00:20:37,331 --> 00:20:38,171
Mother.

429
00:20:38,981 --> 00:20:40,321
It's too early to call me that.

430
00:20:41,771 --> 00:20:43,041
Thank you, Consort Dowager.

431
00:20:43,701 --> 00:20:45,521
Since you are about
to marry into the Cui family,

432
00:20:45,701 --> 00:20:47,361
you should broaden your horizons.

433
00:20:48,811 --> 00:20:49,911
Open it and have a look.

434
00:20:54,291 --> 00:20:56,361
But don't be too surprised.

435
00:21:01,701 --> 00:21:02,541
How is it?

436
00:21:04,091 --> 00:21:05,871
This hairpin may look

437
00:21:07,901 --> 00:21:08,871
simple.

438
00:21:09,531 --> 00:21:11,561
It's an ancient piece of jewelry.

439
00:21:12,441 --> 00:21:13,281
Your vision

440
00:21:13,901 --> 00:21:16,361
is still too narrow.

441
00:21:17,221 --> 00:21:18,231
Moyao,

442
00:21:19,091 --> 00:21:19,951
close the door

443
00:21:20,491 --> 00:21:21,471
and put out the candles.

444
00:21:21,661 --> 00:21:22,501
Yes, ma'am.

445
00:21:39,011 --> 00:21:40,251
Now you understand

446
00:21:40,251 --> 00:21:42,191
what it means to be an heirloom, don't you?

447
00:21:46,491 --> 00:21:47,761
A night-glowing pearl hairpin?

448
00:21:48,571 --> 00:21:50,151
I didn't expect

449
00:21:50,731 --> 00:21:51,671
the Consort Dowager

450
00:21:51,901 --> 00:21:53,871
to give it away so easily.

451
00:21:55,141 --> 00:21:57,151
I told you we should go today,

452
00:21:57,461 --> 00:21:59,141
but you insisted on taking things slowly.

453
00:21:59,141 --> 00:22:00,321
What were you thinking?

454
00:22:00,941 --> 00:22:01,781
No.

455
00:22:02,491 --> 00:22:03,671
It must have been my cousin

456
00:22:04,051 --> 00:22:05,521
who pressured Aunt to give it to her.

457
00:22:06,981 --> 00:22:08,041
I rarely

458
00:22:08,221 --> 00:22:10,321
get to see that hairpin.

459
00:22:10,621 --> 00:22:12,801
That little wretch got it for nothing.

460
00:22:16,331 --> 00:22:18,801
Could it be that I was too greedy?

461
00:22:21,421 --> 00:22:22,261
Binglan,

462
00:22:23,011 --> 00:22:25,281
all of this should have been yours.

463
00:22:26,331 --> 00:22:27,571
I've worked hard

464
00:22:27,571 --> 00:22:28,911
to raise you,

465
00:22:29,381 --> 00:22:30,741
teaching you

466
00:22:30,741 --> 00:22:31,861
and instructing you

467
00:22:31,861 --> 00:22:33,761
as befits a Princess.

468
00:22:34,901 --> 00:22:37,331
Why should a mistress come in

469
00:22:37,331 --> 00:22:39,001
and take away your future?

470
00:22:41,981 --> 00:22:43,671
But now that things are set,

471
00:22:44,421 --> 00:22:45,911
what could I do?

472
00:22:52,181 --> 00:22:53,841
Weren't you going to discuss war strategies?

473
00:22:54,701 --> 00:22:56,361
Why did you bring me here?

474
00:22:57,011 --> 00:22:58,871
I heard from the Empress

475
00:22:59,011 --> 00:23:00,731
that His Majesty has lost his appetite

476
00:23:00,731 --> 00:23:02,601
due to the rebellion of Prince Lu in Dongzhou.

477
00:23:03,251 --> 00:23:05,191
As your father-in-law,

478
00:23:05,421 --> 00:23:07,001
I am deeply concerned.

479
00:23:07,221 --> 00:23:08,251
So...

480
00:23:08,251 --> 00:23:09,321
So

481
00:23:09,941 --> 00:23:11,631
you took me here for a walk.

482
00:23:11,901 --> 00:23:12,741
No.

483
00:23:12,811 --> 00:23:14,521
How could I dare

484
00:23:14,661 --> 00:23:16,281
waste Your Majesty's time?

485
00:23:21,941 --> 00:23:23,911
Where is that music coming from?

486
00:23:42,281 --> 00:23:48,001
(Tranquil Flow)

487
00:23:48,941 --> 00:23:50,761
This... this girl...

488
00:23:52,251 --> 00:23:53,471
Your Majesty, please don't be angry.

489
00:23:53,621 --> 00:23:56,121
This is my fourth daughter, Xuelu.

490
00:23:56,531 --> 00:23:58,191
I apologize

491
00:23:58,661 --> 00:24:00,361
for disturbing you, Your Majesty.

492
00:24:06,901 --> 00:24:07,951
Be careful with that.

493
00:24:09,291 --> 00:24:10,321
Lift it higher.

494
00:24:14,771 --> 00:24:16,001
Your Highness,

495
00:24:16,421 --> 00:24:18,081
everything has been moved in.

496
00:24:26,181 --> 00:24:28,281
Xuelu greets the Empress.

497
00:24:31,771 --> 00:24:33,081
You sure have a taste for delicacies.

498
00:24:34,141 --> 00:24:35,901
The Deer Calls cakes we used to make at home

499
00:24:35,901 --> 00:24:37,191
never made it to your courtyard.

500
00:24:37,771 --> 00:24:39,521
If you miss that taste,

501
00:24:39,771 --> 00:24:41,951
I shall often make them for you from now on.

502
00:24:45,421 --> 00:24:47,191
How long do you plan

503
00:24:48,381 --> 00:24:49,561
to stay in the palace with me?

504
00:24:49,901 --> 00:24:51,081
Let me make arrangements.

505
00:24:53,291 --> 00:24:55,261
I only know that both His Majesty

506
00:24:55,261 --> 00:24:56,331
and Father were very happy today.

507
00:24:56,331 --> 00:24:57,861
I mentioned that I missed my sister

508
00:24:57,861 --> 00:25:00,081
and wanted to visit the Imperial Garden
and Baojun Garden,

509
00:25:00,381 --> 00:25:01,771
and His Majesty agreed.

510
00:25:01,771 --> 00:25:02,841
There's no set time limit.

511
00:25:04,091 --> 00:25:05,251
Father said

512
00:25:05,251 --> 00:25:06,771
that since I'm visiting my sister,

513
00:25:06,771 --> 00:25:07,911
I can stay as long as I want.

514
00:25:09,731 --> 00:25:11,121
Actually,

515
00:25:11,531 --> 00:25:13,231
there's no need to go out.

516
00:25:16,941 --> 00:25:19,121
This Chonghua Palace

517
00:25:19,421 --> 00:25:20,561
was very quiet before.

518
00:25:23,091 --> 00:25:24,361
With my help,

519
00:25:24,621 --> 00:25:26,091
His Majesty will visit more often,

520
00:25:26,091 --> 00:25:27,321
and it will be livelier.

521
00:25:34,901 --> 00:25:35,801
How is it?

522
00:25:38,381 --> 00:25:40,561
It truly is a rare treasure.

523
00:25:43,531 --> 00:25:45,361
But there's a hint of an herbal scent.

524
00:25:46,981 --> 00:25:48,001
An herbal scent?

525
00:25:51,531 --> 00:25:53,091
If I'm not mistaken,

526
00:25:53,091 --> 00:25:54,261
you rushed back

527
00:25:54,261 --> 00:25:55,151
this time

528
00:25:55,381 --> 00:25:56,901
to bring your new porcelain

529
00:25:56,901 --> 00:25:58,841
to participate in the imperial selection,
didn't you?

530
00:26:00,621 --> 00:26:02,011
This year is unlike any other.

531
00:26:02,011 --> 00:26:03,361
Thing are different.

532
00:26:03,361 --> 00:26:04,941
The porcelain merchants in Lingquan Town

533
00:26:04,941 --> 00:26:06,361
are all preparing urgently.

534
00:26:08,461 --> 00:26:09,731
I'm not intended

535
00:26:09,731 --> 00:26:10,761
to compete with them.

536
00:26:11,241 --> 00:26:12,471
I'm participating in the selection

537
00:26:12,941 --> 00:26:14,841
just to earn my father's recognition.

538
00:26:15,381 --> 00:26:16,611
If I can gain his approval

539
00:26:16,611 --> 00:26:18,001
from the bottom of his heart,

540
00:26:19,011 --> 00:26:20,361
it will all be worth it.

541
00:26:22,701 --> 00:26:23,711
What if I told you

542
00:26:24,811 --> 00:26:26,431
that the He family is sure to lose this time?

543
00:26:29,051 --> 00:26:30,431
I know that His Majesty dislikes

544
00:26:30,621 --> 00:26:31,901
the intricate and elaborate designs

545
00:26:31,901 --> 00:26:33,081
of Lingquan's celadon.

546
00:26:33,461 --> 00:26:34,941
The replacement of imperial tribute items

547
00:26:34,941 --> 00:26:36,281
is only a matter of time.

548
00:26:36,461 --> 00:26:37,301
Moreover,

549
00:26:37,301 --> 00:26:38,741
officials from the Ministry of Revenue have

550
00:26:38,741 --> 00:26:40,091
already arrived in Lingquan Town,

551
00:26:40,091 --> 00:26:41,521
which is quite telling.

552
00:26:42,621 --> 00:26:44,221
If Lingquan's celadon

553
00:26:44,221 --> 00:26:45,801
loses its status as an imperial tribute,

554
00:26:46,381 --> 00:26:48,841
the He family's generational foundation

555
00:26:48,981 --> 00:26:50,431
as royal merchants will be shaken.

556
00:26:52,381 --> 00:26:53,221
Fortunately,

557
00:26:53,701 --> 00:26:54,661
I have

558
00:26:54,661 --> 00:26:56,901
some black-bodied celadon
that can be presented for selection.

559
00:27:00,811 --> 00:27:03,191
These are the fruits of your hard work.

560
00:27:03,731 --> 00:27:04,871
Are you willing

561
00:27:05,381 --> 00:27:06,321
to give them up so easily?

562
00:27:07,141 --> 00:27:08,281
I'm part of the He family anyway.

563
00:27:08,941 --> 00:27:10,731
I can't compete with them

564
00:27:10,731 --> 00:27:12,671
during such a critical time,

565
00:27:12,981 --> 00:27:14,481
especially when the trade guild is in crisis.

566
00:27:15,481 --> 00:27:17,011
Your willingness to put aside past grievances

567
00:27:17,011 --> 00:27:18,221
and help your father and brothers

568
00:27:18,421 --> 00:27:19,871
out of loyalty is truly touching,

569
00:27:20,011 --> 00:27:21,671
even to an outsider like me.

570
00:27:22,811 --> 00:27:24,861
But do you think they will

571
00:27:24,861 --> 00:27:25,911
appreciate your kindness?

572
00:27:30,051 --> 00:27:31,701
In the past,

573
00:27:31,701 --> 00:27:33,121
they took your efforts for granted,

574
00:27:33,531 --> 00:27:35,871
belittling you because you're a woman.

575
00:27:36,621 --> 00:27:38,841
If this time brings about a change,

576
00:27:39,331 --> 00:27:41,391
it might not be a bad thing.

577
00:27:43,091 --> 00:27:45,421
But if they remain unrepentant

578
00:27:45,421 --> 00:27:46,711
and even become more excessive,

579
00:27:47,701 --> 00:27:48,741
I hope

580
00:27:48,741 --> 00:27:50,041
you'll think more about yourself.

581
00:27:50,701 --> 00:27:52,001
As a woman,

582
00:27:52,811 --> 00:27:54,001
it's crucial to rely

583
00:27:54,571 --> 00:27:55,911
on what you own

584
00:27:56,811 --> 00:27:58,521
for your well-being.

585
00:28:05,941 --> 00:28:07,041
Lord Jiang,

586
00:28:07,731 --> 00:28:08,631
you've traveled a long way

587
00:28:08,901 --> 00:28:10,431
on behalf of the Ministry of Revenue

588
00:28:11,181 --> 00:28:13,191
to oversee the imperial tribute selection.

589
00:28:13,531 --> 00:28:16,391
It must have been quite exhausting.

590
00:28:16,661 --> 00:28:18,291
Allow me to offer you a toast.

591
00:28:18,291 --> 00:28:19,861
Come, let's toast to Lord Jiang.

592
00:28:19,861 --> 00:28:20,861
A toast to Lord Jiang.

593
00:28:20,861 --> 00:28:22,081
- Lord Jiang.
- Mr. He.

594
00:28:22,251 --> 00:28:23,091
Drink up.

595
00:28:23,941 --> 00:28:24,781
I know

596
00:28:24,981 --> 00:28:26,191
what you're going to ask.

597
00:28:27,661 --> 00:28:28,711
It's just

598
00:28:31,571 --> 00:28:33,701
I feel sorry

599
00:28:33,701 --> 00:28:34,541
for Lingquan's celadon.

600
00:28:35,381 --> 00:28:37,001
I'm afraid there's no hope

601
00:28:37,141 --> 00:28:38,041
for it being selected

602
00:28:38,331 --> 00:28:39,601
as the imperial tribute this year.

603
00:28:40,531 --> 00:28:41,771
Without being selected,

604
00:28:41,771 --> 00:28:43,801
business will be tough in the future.

605
00:28:47,141 --> 00:28:47,981
Lord Jiang,

606
00:28:49,011 --> 00:28:50,251
what do you mean?

607
00:28:50,251 --> 00:28:51,241
The He's porcelain has always

608
00:28:51,241 --> 00:28:54,191
been the first choice for imperial tribute.

609
00:28:55,141 --> 00:28:57,001
Times have changed.

610
00:28:57,461 --> 00:28:59,231
His Majesty now favors simplicity

611
00:28:59,621 --> 00:29:02,231
and detests ornate celadon.

612
00:29:02,381 --> 00:29:04,781
He has grown to despise

613
00:29:04,781 --> 00:29:07,011
anything that's overly luxurious
or ostentatious.

614
00:29:07,011 --> 00:29:08,431
The pieces in the palace

615
00:29:09,141 --> 00:29:10,231
have already been put away.

616
00:29:10,571 --> 00:29:11,411
That…

617
00:29:11,771 --> 00:29:12,841
that can't be right.

618
00:29:13,861 --> 00:29:14,701
Then,

619
00:29:15,491 --> 00:29:19,081
what kind of things does His Majesty prefer?

620
00:29:20,461 --> 00:29:23,361
He prefers items that are simple and serene.

621
00:29:24,251 --> 00:29:25,091
However,

622
00:29:25,251 --> 00:29:27,231
the items used in the palace

623
00:29:27,381 --> 00:29:28,291
must still possess

624
00:29:28,291 --> 00:29:30,321
an elegant and dignified charm.

625
00:29:31,331 --> 00:29:33,081
It's quite a dilemma for me as well.

626
00:29:33,421 --> 00:29:35,141
This year's porcelain selection

627
00:29:35,141 --> 00:29:36,601
is likely to be a difficult one.

628
00:29:37,701 --> 00:29:39,081
Not just for your kilns,

629
00:29:39,331 --> 00:29:40,771
but for those

630
00:29:40,771 --> 00:29:42,601
from other regions as well.

631
00:29:43,381 --> 00:29:44,221
Well,

632
00:29:44,771 --> 00:29:45,611
it's...

633
00:29:46,941 --> 00:29:47,781
This is...

634
00:29:47,941 --> 00:29:49,731
What are we going to do?

635
00:29:49,731 --> 00:29:50,731
This shall be a big problem.

636
00:29:50,731 --> 00:29:52,151
Lord Jiang, it's been a long time.

637
00:29:52,381 --> 00:29:53,491
He Zhen

638
00:29:53,491 --> 00:29:54,671
greets you.

639
00:29:55,461 --> 00:29:57,081
Greetings, Miss He.

640
00:29:57,531 --> 00:29:58,371
Zhen,

641
00:29:59,461 --> 00:30:00,711
why are you here?

642
00:30:01,531 --> 00:30:02,461
You…

643
00:30:02,461 --> 00:30:03,841
I just returned from the kiln.

644
00:30:04,221 --> 00:30:05,741
The black-bodied celadon from the new kiln

645
00:30:05,741 --> 00:30:06,671
is finished.

646
00:30:07,181 --> 00:30:09,011
I hurried back to town

647
00:30:09,011 --> 00:30:10,391
to show it to Lord Jiang.

648
00:30:11,811 --> 00:30:13,191
Black-bodied celadon.

649
00:30:28,901 --> 00:30:29,841
Wonderful.

650
00:30:31,051 --> 00:30:32,521
Absolutely wonderful.

651
00:30:36,621 --> 00:30:37,461
Great.

652
00:30:39,371 --> 00:30:40,521
There's hope now.

653
00:30:40,521 --> 00:30:41,391
Indeed.

654
00:30:42,881 --> 00:30:49,881
(Mansion of Lord Zhennan)

655
00:30:52,421 --> 00:30:53,261
My Lord.

656
00:30:53,661 --> 00:30:54,501
My Lord,

657
00:30:55,531 --> 00:30:57,841
you've finally returned.

658
00:30:58,251 --> 00:30:59,381
I've just returned to Zhenzhou

659
00:30:59,381 --> 00:31:00,221
and must see my mother.

660
00:31:00,221 --> 00:31:01,081
I'm not seeing guests.

661
00:31:01,531 --> 00:31:02,371
My Lord,

662
00:31:02,861 --> 00:31:04,321
are you still angry?

663
00:31:07,901 --> 00:31:08,911
Angry? About what?

664
00:31:09,811 --> 00:31:11,181
My worthless sister,

665
00:31:11,181 --> 00:31:12,361
that runaway bride He Zhen,

666
00:31:12,771 --> 00:31:13,701
has returned

667
00:31:13,701 --> 00:31:14,671
as if nothing happened.

668
00:31:14,861 --> 00:31:16,521
It's utterly disgraceful.

669
00:31:16,771 --> 00:31:17,611
She's back?

670
00:31:18,771 --> 00:31:19,611
Where is she?

671
00:31:19,731 --> 00:31:20,671
At home.

672
00:31:21,901 --> 00:31:24,081
It was entirely her idea
to run away from the marriage.

673
00:31:24,571 --> 00:31:25,571
Now that she's back,

674
00:31:25,571 --> 00:31:27,151
she must be punished properly.

675
00:31:29,531 --> 00:31:30,371
Lead the way.

676
00:31:37,091 --> 00:31:39,521
The ash glaze has a warm luster.

677
00:31:39,941 --> 00:31:41,151
It gives

678
00:31:41,811 --> 00:31:44,041
a rustic elegance.

679
00:31:44,621 --> 00:31:46,141
Each piece here

680
00:31:46,141 --> 00:31:48,471
represents the He family's
finest craftsmanship.

681
00:31:49,531 --> 00:31:50,371
Zhen.

682
00:31:51,381 --> 00:31:52,221
Father.

683
00:31:52,461 --> 00:31:55,121
I shall forgive you

684
00:31:55,331 --> 00:31:56,601
for leaving without a word this time.

685
00:31:57,571 --> 00:31:59,801
Though it was a minor matter,

686
00:32:00,531 --> 00:32:02,601
how could the Lord tolerate such insolence

687
00:32:03,141 --> 00:32:04,761
as fleeing from a marriage?

688
00:32:05,421 --> 00:32:06,871
- My Lord.
- My Lord.

689
00:32:20,381 --> 00:32:21,361
Your brother

690
00:32:22,221 --> 00:32:24,361
was shouting outside my residence,

691
00:32:25,091 --> 00:32:26,661
so I had no choice but to come.

692
00:32:27,571 --> 00:32:28,861
You don't blame me, do you?

693
00:32:31,861 --> 00:32:32,701
Mr. He,

694
00:32:33,971 --> 00:32:35,471
about the engagement your son mentioned,

695
00:32:36,171 --> 00:32:38,081
you should be well aware

696
00:32:38,621 --> 00:32:40,321
of how disgraceful that was.

697
00:32:41,571 --> 00:32:42,431
Miss He

698
00:32:43,141 --> 00:32:44,361
is as pure

699
00:32:45,731 --> 00:32:46,841
as these porcelain pieces

700
00:32:47,541 --> 00:32:49,281
she crafts,

701
00:32:49,931 --> 00:32:51,381
genuine and sincere.

702
00:32:52,731 --> 00:32:54,001
Let me tell you both.

703
00:32:54,411 --> 00:32:55,711
Among these porcelains,

704
00:32:55,861 --> 00:32:57,841
some were shaped by my own hands.

705
00:33:00,181 --> 00:33:01,951
Miss He is the shopkeeper,

706
00:33:02,531 --> 00:33:03,701
and I have witnessed

707
00:33:03,701 --> 00:33:05,001
her dedication to the craft.

708
00:33:05,471 --> 00:33:06,711
I respect her deeply.

709
00:33:07,691 --> 00:33:09,001
Now, as for your He family,

710
00:33:09,921 --> 00:33:11,331
you take her porcelain

711
00:33:11,331 --> 00:33:12,621
to compete for imperial selection

712
00:33:12,621 --> 00:33:14,121
while looking down on her.

713
00:33:15,701 --> 00:33:17,001
You even use the engagement

714
00:33:17,811 --> 00:33:20,391
as a bargaining chip against her.

715
00:33:21,381 --> 00:33:22,601
Your family

716
00:33:23,331 --> 00:33:24,711
owes her an apology.

717
00:33:30,251 --> 00:33:31,091
This...

718
00:33:31,331 --> 00:33:32,171
This...

719
00:33:33,181 --> 00:33:34,701
- I'm going to faint again.
- Father, father.

720
00:33:34,701 --> 00:33:35,711
Not again.

721
00:33:36,621 --> 00:33:37,471
Wasn't I impressive?

722
00:33:37,661 --> 00:33:39,531
Your worker can not only labor

723
00:33:39,531 --> 00:33:40,601
but also protect you.

724
00:33:46,221 --> 00:33:47,321
What are you thinking?

725
00:33:47,861 --> 00:33:49,041
None of these pieces

726
00:33:49,571 --> 00:33:50,911
were shaped by you.

727
00:33:51,191 --> 00:33:52,181
Well, even without the credit,

728
00:33:52,181 --> 00:33:54,081
I've at least put in the effort.

729
00:33:55,531 --> 00:33:57,391
I've been by your side all along.

730
00:34:04,041 --> 00:34:06,841
(He Mansion)

731
00:34:14,651 --> 00:34:17,231
If your father and brothers
cause any more trouble,

732
00:34:17,901 --> 00:34:19,231
I'll come back tomorrow

733
00:34:19,571 --> 00:34:20,791
and give them another lesson.

734
00:34:24,941 --> 00:34:26,081
You should head back now.

735
00:34:26,611 --> 00:34:27,451
Good day.

736
00:34:29,941 --> 00:34:30,781
All right.

737
00:34:31,171 --> 00:34:32,011
Quan.

738
00:34:33,051 --> 00:34:33,961
Mother?

739
00:34:34,461 --> 00:34:35,481
I was just about to go find...

740
00:34:36,171 --> 00:34:38,131
- You rascal.
- Ouch.

741
00:34:38,131 --> 00:34:39,521
I heard you went to Beizhou,

742
00:34:39,521 --> 00:34:41,421
but when you returned,
you came straight to Lingquan Town.

743
00:34:41,421 --> 00:34:43,401
There's someone here.

744
00:34:46,861 --> 00:34:47,961
And this is...?

745
00:34:50,461 --> 00:34:51,601
Greetings, Madam.

746
00:34:52,941 --> 00:34:54,121
I'm He Zhen,

747
00:34:56,011 --> 00:34:57,481
and I admire your son greatly.

748
00:35:02,201 --> 00:35:04,441
(Tavern in the West of the City)

749
00:35:16,521 --> 00:35:19,521
(Draft)

750
00:35:19,691 --> 00:35:21,001
You should understand

751
00:35:21,341 --> 00:35:22,831
what this means.

752
00:35:24,011 --> 00:35:25,191
Madam, you misunderstand.

753
00:35:25,531 --> 00:35:26,441
Rest assured,

754
00:35:26,941 --> 00:35:28,081
the Lord and I

755
00:35:28,381 --> 00:35:29,601
haven't reached that point yet.

756
00:35:29,741 --> 00:35:31,711
Then hurry up and get to that point.

757
00:35:31,821 --> 00:35:33,351
Don't hesitate any longer.

758
00:35:33,681 --> 00:35:35,011
Take the money and prepare your dowry.

759
00:35:35,011 --> 00:35:36,401
If it's not enough,

760
00:35:36,531 --> 00:35:38,001
come to me for more.

761
00:35:40,341 --> 00:35:41,881
But I have brought shame

762
00:35:42,821 --> 00:35:44,001
to you

763
00:35:44,571 --> 00:35:46,041
and your family before.

764
00:35:49,651 --> 00:35:50,791
Quan has told me

765
00:35:52,421 --> 00:35:54,351
about the He family's situation

766
00:35:55,571 --> 00:35:57,351
and your experiences in recent years.

767
00:36:01,131 --> 00:36:02,881
How could such a good young lady

768
00:36:03,211 --> 00:36:05,231
be mistreated at home?

769
00:36:05,611 --> 00:36:08,121
I must say, running away
from that marriage was the right decision.

770
00:36:10,381 --> 00:36:11,231
Furthermore,

771
00:36:11,531 --> 00:36:13,351
as for the imperial selection,

772
00:36:13,461 --> 00:36:15,441
if you need any help,

773
00:36:15,611 --> 00:36:17,081
just let me know.

774
00:36:17,381 --> 00:36:18,791
Our family will support you.

775
00:36:22,941 --> 00:36:24,191
Madam, I deeply appreciate

776
00:36:24,531 --> 00:36:25,881
your kindness.

777
00:36:27,651 --> 00:36:28,711
However,

778
00:36:29,171 --> 00:36:30,601
a woman must learn

779
00:36:30,861 --> 00:36:32,631
to stand on her own in this world

780
00:36:33,341 --> 00:36:35,881
and handle matters herself.

781
00:36:42,981 --> 00:36:43,961
Good girl.

782
00:36:45,091 --> 00:36:46,481
As you wish.

783
00:37:02,691 --> 00:37:03,561
Mother said

784
00:37:04,091 --> 00:37:05,521
that after the selection is over,

785
00:37:06,421 --> 00:37:08,081
she will come to your home to propose.

786
00:37:10,421 --> 00:37:11,561
Did I agree to that?

787
00:37:12,341 --> 00:37:13,601
You must agree.

788
00:37:14,011 --> 00:37:15,351
- Or I'll...
- Or you'll

789
00:37:15,571 --> 00:37:18,001
follow Lord Huaiyang's example
and go off to war

790
00:37:18,211 --> 00:37:19,151
and call it off, right?

791
00:37:20,741 --> 00:37:22,191
How do you know
what I'm about to say?

792
00:37:22,461 --> 00:37:24,211
You're just planning

793
00:37:24,211 --> 00:37:25,421
to pack up and leave,

794
00:37:25,421 --> 00:37:26,521
determined to cling to me, right?

795
00:37:26,781 --> 00:37:27,961
I didn't pay you wages,

796
00:37:28,301 --> 00:37:31,191
so now you want me to marry you in return?

797
00:37:33,131 --> 00:37:34,481
I hadn't thought of that.

798
00:37:35,651 --> 00:37:36,881
That's a good idea.

799
00:37:40,741 --> 00:37:42,151
You're truly a brilliant shopkeeper.

800
00:37:42,781 --> 00:37:43,621
Excellent.

801
00:37:51,301 --> 00:37:52,981
My lord, as you instructed,

802
00:37:52,981 --> 00:37:54,251
I've sent all three ballista blueprints

803
00:37:54,251 --> 00:37:55,011
to the Western Camp.

804
00:37:55,011 --> 00:37:55,851
Good.

805
00:37:56,821 --> 00:37:57,661
And the rest?

806
00:37:58,781 --> 00:38:00,381
The rest?

807
00:38:00,381 --> 00:38:02,081
The family letters I gave you

808
00:38:03,301 --> 00:38:04,141
earlier today.

809
00:38:04,651 --> 00:38:07,001
Earlier?

810
00:38:07,781 --> 00:38:08,621
Yes.

811
00:38:09,421 --> 00:38:10,741
Yesterday's and the day before's letters

812
00:38:10,741 --> 00:38:12,231
were all sent back by the Shadow Guards.

813
00:38:12,781 --> 00:38:13,631
The family letter

814
00:38:13,781 --> 00:38:14,671
I gave you

815
00:38:14,821 --> 00:38:16,151
earlier today.

816
00:38:16,981 --> 00:38:17,821
I...

817
00:38:18,981 --> 00:38:20,461
I didn't know there was a family letter in it.

818
00:38:20,461 --> 00:38:21,881
I sent it to the military camp.

819
00:38:26,571 --> 00:38:28,791
This ballista has 36 intricate mechanisms.

820
00:38:29,011 --> 00:38:30,041
Do you remember them all?

821
00:38:30,781 --> 00:38:31,621
Yes.

822
00:38:32,651 --> 00:38:33,491
Good.

823
00:38:33,571 --> 00:38:34,561
Let's look at the next one.

824
00:38:34,961 --> 00:38:38,601
(From Xingzhou)

825
00:38:40,941 --> 00:38:42,791
Lord Huaiyang used his name on this.

826
00:38:44,781 --> 00:38:46,351
It must be extremely confidential.

827
00:38:51,651 --> 00:38:53,441
To my beloved wife...

828
00:38:53,941 --> 00:38:54,781
Huang Gui.

829
00:38:56,171 --> 00:38:57,351
- My Lord.
- Yes, my Lord.

830
00:38:58,211 --> 00:38:59,191
You were loud.

831
00:39:00,261 --> 00:39:01,831
I could hear everything from outside.

832
00:39:02,491 --> 00:39:03,601
My apologies.

833
00:39:04,611 --> 00:39:05,751
You're meticulous, my Lord.

834
00:39:06,011 --> 00:39:07,191
I admire your foresight.

835
00:39:07,341 --> 00:39:08,981
But what is this

836
00:39:08,981 --> 00:39:10,561
ingenious strategy in your letter?

837
00:39:11,051 --> 00:39:12,441
Forget about strategies for now.

838
00:39:14,611 --> 00:39:17,151
In such a setting,

839
00:39:18,531 --> 00:39:20,191
you opened this secret letter

840
00:39:20,571 --> 00:39:22,571
like that in public.

841
00:39:22,571 --> 00:39:23,411
Was that appropriate?

842
00:39:23,611 --> 00:39:24,671
It was not.

843
00:39:27,861 --> 00:39:29,311
All warfare is based on deception.

844
00:39:30,261 --> 00:39:31,751
This was a test for you.

845
00:39:31,751 --> 00:39:33,131
Do you really think it's inappropriate?

846
00:39:33,131 --> 00:39:34,301
With such a mindset,

847
00:39:34,301 --> 00:39:35,881
how will you lead troops into battle?

848
00:39:36,651 --> 00:39:37,491
You're too careless.

849
00:39:40,901 --> 00:39:42,121
It's...

850
00:39:46,341 --> 00:39:47,441
Were we loud?

851
00:39:47,861 --> 00:39:48,791
Not really.

852
00:39:49,491 --> 00:39:50,331
No.

853
00:39:50,821 --> 00:39:52,601
To my beloved wife.

854
00:39:52,901 --> 00:39:55,601
One day seems longer than months three.

855
00:39:56,091 --> 00:39:58,921
One day seems long as seasons three.

856
00:39:59,531 --> 00:40:02,001
One day seems longer than years three.

857
00:40:03,571 --> 00:40:05,041
Such affected writing.

858
00:40:07,341 --> 00:40:09,231
Since I didn't leave you
a calligraphy sample,

859
00:40:09,611 --> 00:40:11,441
let this letter serve as one.

860
00:40:12,091 --> 00:40:16,601
Please copy this To Gather Vine poem

861
00:40:16,901 --> 00:40:18,401
ten times.

862
00:40:18,781 --> 00:40:19,791
I will check upon my return.

863
00:40:21,051 --> 00:40:22,481
This Cui Xingzhou...

864
00:40:24,571 --> 00:40:25,411
Madam,

865
00:40:26,381 --> 00:40:27,221
Madam.

866
00:40:27,261 --> 00:40:28,391
The Consort Dowager has arrived.

867
00:40:28,611 --> 00:40:29,451
All right.

868
00:40:41,461 --> 00:40:42,301
Consort Dowager.

869
00:40:43,011 --> 00:40:43,921
This is...

870
00:40:44,421 --> 00:40:47,131
The birthday of Lord Zhennan's mother
is coming,

871
00:40:47,131 --> 00:40:48,741
and they invited the noble ladies of Zhenzhou

872
00:40:48,741 --> 00:40:50,521
to a banquet.

873
00:40:51,101 --> 00:40:52,301
The head seamstress at our mansion

874
00:40:52,301 --> 00:40:53,831
made a few new styles.

875
00:40:54,091 --> 00:40:55,481
I brought them for you to try on.

876
00:40:56,051 --> 00:40:57,821
Thank you for your kindness, Consort Dowager.

877
00:40:57,821 --> 00:40:59,391
His Lordship just sent me many clothes,

878
00:40:59,391 --> 00:41:00,981
and I haven't had the chance to wear them yet.

879
00:41:00,981 --> 00:41:02,261
What would

880
00:41:02,261 --> 00:41:03,151
a man know?

881
00:41:03,651 --> 00:41:05,091
We noblewomen

882
00:41:05,091 --> 00:41:06,791
don't compete in clothing

883
00:41:07,301 --> 00:41:08,401
but in dignity.

884
00:41:12,051 --> 00:41:13,041
Please rest assured.

885
00:41:13,171 --> 00:41:14,561
At the Mansion of Lord Zhennan,

886
00:41:14,691 --> 00:41:15,611
I won't let you

887
00:41:15,611 --> 00:41:17,311
lose face or dignity.

888
00:41:18,941 --> 00:41:20,631
Why are you all standing there?

889
00:41:20,861 --> 00:41:22,751
Hurry and help the Princess change.

890
00:41:22,901 --> 00:41:24,251
Now?

891
00:41:24,251 --> 00:41:25,091
Please, my lady.

892
00:41:25,611 --> 00:41:26,451
Fangxie.

893
00:41:43,571 --> 00:41:45,121
Does this need to come off too?

894
00:41:47,861 --> 00:41:48,941
Loosen the waist a bit.

895
00:41:48,941 --> 00:41:49,901
More.

896
00:41:49,901 --> 00:41:51,231
It's too tight.

897
00:41:52,571 --> 00:41:54,861
♪Turning the clear waves red♪

898
00:41:55,821 --> 00:41:58,731
♪Sparrows singing in celebration♪

899
00:41:58,751 --> 00:41:59,921
This is acceptable.

900
00:42:01,651 --> 00:42:02,791
Try another one.

901
00:42:04,081 --> 00:42:05,621
♪By the silent bustling city♪

902
00:42:05,621 --> 00:42:07,991
♪Sitting at home♪

903
00:42:10,531 --> 00:42:11,921
Isn't bad either.

904
00:42:13,341 --> 00:42:14,461
You can carry off

905
00:42:14,461 --> 00:42:15,791
any outfit.

906
00:42:16,611 --> 00:42:18,011
When I was young,

907
00:42:18,011 --> 00:42:19,311
I loved this color.

908
00:42:19,571 --> 00:42:20,711
It suits you.

909
00:42:22,131 --> 00:42:23,441
Try one more.

910
00:42:23,561 --> 00:42:27,181
♪Gather the blossoms from the same branch♪

911
00:42:28,371 --> 00:42:33,781
♪Weary birds nest, boat kisses the willows,
pondering the paths lie ahead♪

912
00:42:33,791 --> 00:42:35,121
The color

913
00:42:35,381 --> 00:42:36,711
isn't dignified enough.

914
00:42:37,341 --> 00:42:38,271
Try another.

915
00:42:42,781 --> 00:42:43,711
Beautiful.

916
00:42:44,461 --> 00:42:46,271
Truly beautiful.

917
00:42:47,261 --> 00:42:48,671
Turn around. Let me see.

918
00:42:49,071 --> 00:42:52,661
♪I won't be a mere reflection in the mirror♪

919
00:42:54,691 --> 00:42:56,521
The back is beautiful too.

920
00:42:57,301 --> 00:42:58,401
Now turn back.

921
00:42:59,981 --> 00:43:02,681
♪Rich fragrance aids; Light ink writes♪

922
00:43:02,781 --> 00:43:05,401
You're truly a beauty.

923
00:43:05,941 --> 00:43:07,631
Such a beautiful outfit,

924
00:43:08,051 --> 00:43:10,401
but it's too plain with this headpiece.

925
00:43:10,861 --> 00:43:12,411
Moyao, go to my room

926
00:43:12,411 --> 00:43:13,611
and bring all the jewelry I wore

927
00:43:13,611 --> 00:43:14,461
when I was young. Hurry.

928
00:43:14,461 --> 00:43:15,781
Yes, ma'am.

929
00:43:15,781 --> 00:43:16,621
So beautiful.

930
00:43:21,341 --> 00:43:22,751
You're truly a beauty.

931
00:43:39,202 --> 00:43:45,432
♪The boat drifts,
bringing back the sunset♪

932
00:43:46,432 --> 00:43:52,552
♪When we reunite, we still joke
about the cause and effect♪

933
00:43:53,542 --> 00:43:59,792
♪Who passed by, the crabapple
falls with a turn♪

934
00:44:00,922 --> 00:44:04,162
♪Loving rightly but choosing wrong♪

935
00:44:04,502 --> 00:44:09,082
♪With joys, sorrows, partings and reunions♪

936
00:44:09,682 --> 00:44:16,342
♪Everyone travels far, seeing clouds and snow♪

937
00:44:17,092 --> 00:44:20,462
♪Always hard to stay, yet easy to part♪

938
00:44:20,752 --> 00:44:24,082
♪Crossing spring waters and autumn trials♪

939
00:44:24,262 --> 00:44:31,032
♪A couple under the moonlight,
can stay together♪

940
00:44:31,412 --> 00:44:38,182
♪Long hidden in the eyes,
flickering in and out♪

941
00:44:38,682 --> 00:44:45,092
♪Let go of the flowers blooming
in the yard last night♪

942
00:44:45,932 --> 00:44:52,342
♪Let go of the waves in the stream
in half a lifetime♪

943
00:44:52,922 --> 00:44:59,542
♪Let those dust and chaos go on endlessly♪

944
00:45:00,342 --> 00:45:03,762
♪In this lifetime, my wish is to the vast sky♪

945
00:45:03,762 --> 00:45:08,862
♪There are many more♪

946
00:45:09,242 --> 00:45:15,962
♪Everyone travels far, seeing clouds and snow♪

947
00:45:16,532 --> 00:45:20,162
♪Always hard to stay, yet easy to part♪

948
00:45:20,162 --> 00:45:23,562
♪Crossing spring waters and autumn trials♪

949
00:45:23,562 --> 00:45:30,472
♪A couple under the moonlight,
can stay together♪

950
00:45:30,762 --> 00:45:37,612
♪Time flows as we dream through four seasons♪

951
00:45:37,982 --> 00:45:41,562
♪I wish to journey with you forever♪

952
00:45:41,562 --> 00:45:44,672
♪Year after year♪

953
00:45:46,402 --> 00:45:50,702
♪For many years to come♪

954
00:45:50,702 --> 00:45:55,702
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955
00:45:50,702 --> 00:46:00,702
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