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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 35=

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Today, I want

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to share with you

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a few heartfelt words.

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You're well aware

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that Xingzhou and Binglan

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were originally betrothed.

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But due to a misunderstanding,

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the engagement had to be called off.

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You've been too indulgent with Xingzhou.

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He's no longer a child

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and carefully considers

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all his decisions.

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Even so,

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Binglan suffered greatly

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because of him.

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After you reprimanded her harshly

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the other day,

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she stopped eating and drinking for days.

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She's been crying

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and hasn't

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left her room since.

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If this continues,

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she'd be collapsed.

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Rumors are swirling

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in Zhenzhou,

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saying that Xingzhou

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abandoned Binglan for you,

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blinded by beauty.

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That rumor

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does her reputation no good

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at all.

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I've pondered this

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for many sleepless nights

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and thought…

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Perhaps

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both you and Binglan could

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become wives of equal status

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and marry him together.

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Wives of equal status

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are usually a practice among merchants

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who travel far and wide.

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With one wife in the south

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and one in the north,

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it works out peacefully.

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But if two wives reside

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within the same mansion,

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even the most virtuous could

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lose their virtue.

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If you refuse,

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you'd be labeled as jealous.

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A reputation for jealousy…

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I don't care.

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But it could tarnish the Cui's name.

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Consort Dowager,

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your words

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have shattered the sincerity

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I've held onto for so long.

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I've genuinely cared for you.

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I've even given you that hairpin.

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I thought so.

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I lost my mother when I was young.

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During my time in the mansion,

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I've always treated you as my mother.

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I believed,

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despite your sharp tongue, you had a soft heart

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and would warm up to me

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one day.

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It wasn't until Madam Zhao's birthday banquet

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that I realized

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you still disapprove of me.

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Today, you've crossed

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my bottom line.

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I'll take my leave

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from the mansion now.

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Please rest well,

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Consort Dowager.

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I'll take my leave.

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(Virtuous and Disciplined)

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Greetings, Your Majesty.

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Minister Shi,

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if reinforcements from the Ji and Lu armies
do not arrive soon,

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the Zhenzhou army will be annihilated.

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Your Majesty,

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the Ministry of War has issued
three urgent orders,

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urging them to dispatch troops.

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However, the two generals reported

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that although
the Hebei Camp's soldiers have arrived,

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the provisions are not yet ready.

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Why?

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They expected

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the nearby counties

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to supply the necessary provisions,

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but

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when they reached the Hebei Camp,

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they found the numbers were inflated.

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This is a lingering problem

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from the previous Wu regime.

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They've already sent men back

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to their respective counties

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to requisition grain.

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When will they be able to deploy?

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As soon as the provisions arrive.

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At the earliest, four days.

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We can't afford any more delays.

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Your Majesty,

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an army marches

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on its stomach.

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Traitor Lu is fortified

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at three passes of Tongyu,

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which are easy to defend and hard to attack.

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Without enough provisions,

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we mustn't proceed.

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Moreover,

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I have been busy these past few days,

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arranging

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the war supplies

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and military fees.

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I've ordered all departments to coordinate.

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Your Majesty,

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without sufficient funds and provisions,

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the troops

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may rebel.

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I understand.

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Let's hope the Zhenzhou army

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can hold on for another ten days.

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With a pincer attack,

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Traitor Lu

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will surely fall.

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Consort Dowager,

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Princess Huaisang has left
through the back gate.

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She really left?

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She left something for you.

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Quickly.

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Bring her back.

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Yes, ma'am.

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I know you're a filial girl.

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But now that you're the Empress,

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let the servants

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handle these tasks.

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Father, do you know the origin
of the Deer Calls cakes?

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Did you want me here

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just to chat?

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I'm not some palace concubine.

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I don't care

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about

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the cakes.

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Father, you've always doted on Xuelu.

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Can't you see

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this is her pastry?

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It's good

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that you are so close.

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Xuelu's skills are impressive.

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These are as fine

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as the palace's delicacies.

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Not exactly.

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At least,

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this piece is different.

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I've added

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deadly poison to it.

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Deadly poison?

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What do you want?

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I am wholly devoted to His Majesty

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and ask for your support

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in aiding Lord Huaiyang.

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Did he put you up to this?

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This is my decision.

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From the Shi family to the palace,

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I've never had a choice.

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But today,

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it seems Father is the one without a choice.

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- You…
- Father, do you know

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the consequences

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if I die today?

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Consequences?

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The Shi family's position in the court

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is because of me.

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Me.

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It was,

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but not anymore.

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Father always said

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I wasn't important at home.

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Even if I lost my position as Empress,

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there are other Shi daughters.

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But if I die today

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from eating

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my elder sister's pastry,

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I wonder

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how the Shi daughters will ever
marry into the royal family again

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and how will you

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explain it to the public.

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Of course,

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you could snatch it

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from my hand.

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If you want it,

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you can have it.

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Nonsense.

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Utter nonsense!

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Father,

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if you leave today,

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you might not even have a choice

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to make tomorrow.

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Do you know what you must do now?

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Your Highness.

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Why are you all so nervous?

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I spoke my mind

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to my father today.

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What a relief.

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These cakes aren't enough.

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Go.

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Get me more pastries.

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Go.

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Yes, Your Highness.

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What should we do now?

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Your Majesty.

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What unnerved you so?

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An imperial decree.

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His Majesty decrees:

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General Shi

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has volunteered
to lead the troops southward to reinforce.

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His bravery ensures peace in our country
and comforts me.

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Shi's female members
are all to be bestowed with honorary titles.

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(Minister's Mansion)
We thank His Majesty.

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General Shi, please rise.

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Please rise.

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I rushed here to bestow the honorary titles

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upon the female members of the Shi household

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before the General's departure.

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Congratulations, General Shi.

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Congratulations, Mrs. Shi.

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Congratulations, ladies.

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General Shi, His Majesty also said

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that the Empress is virtuous

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and her reputation will be recorded in history.

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This is a testament
to the Shi family's excellent upbringing.

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Mrs. Shi shall bring the Empress's sisters

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to the palace the other day.

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The Grand Empress Dowager will preside

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over the selection of suitable husbands
for the ladies.

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Good.

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You must all thank His Majesty.

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We thank His Majesty.

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General Shi,

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I have other official duties to attend to

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and must take my leave.

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Of course.

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If I were you,

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I'd be in tears by now.

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Why?

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Didn't you catch the meaning?

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Everything the Shi family has now

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is because of Xueji.

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As she rises,

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so does the Shi family.

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Her position as Empress

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is irreplaceable now.

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We march.

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That old fool, Shi Yikuan,

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must have

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been completely bewitched

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by the fatuous emperor.

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He left for the front lines overnight,

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claiming to supervise the battle.

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But in truth,

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he rushed to the Hebei Camp

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to lead reinforcements for Cui Xingzhou.

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He's harbored enmity towards Cui Xingzhou.

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Is it possible that he is going to assist him?

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Regardless of his true intentions,

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Zhenzhou's defenses are now vulnerable.

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I've already sent Gongsun Ye there.

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Let your assassins meet up with him.

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I want the family of Cui Xingzhou.

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00:15:41,941 --> 00:15:43,321
It has been days now,

289
00:15:43,651 --> 00:15:44,891
and there hasn't been a word

290
00:15:44,891 --> 00:15:46,511
from her since she left.

291
00:15:47,371 --> 00:15:48,671
It seems

292
00:15:48,891 --> 00:15:50,511
she is serious this time.

293
00:15:51,741 --> 00:15:54,081
After all, she hails from a humble background,

294
00:15:54,701 --> 00:15:56,871
lacking the magnanimity anyway.

295
00:15:58,581 --> 00:15:59,671
Consort Dowager,

296
00:16:00,221 --> 00:16:01,561
those involved are often confused,

297
00:16:01,701 --> 00:16:03,441
while onlookers see clearly.

298
00:16:04,531 --> 00:16:06,031
What are you implying?

299
00:16:08,651 --> 00:16:10,511
I don't think

300
00:16:11,061 --> 00:16:12,911
she likes to put on a show.

301
00:16:13,251 --> 00:16:15,201
She treats you with sincerity.

302
00:16:16,421 --> 00:16:18,941
If you wish to resolve it properly,

303
00:16:18,941 --> 00:16:21,361
you must treat her with sincerity.

304
00:16:21,821 --> 00:16:23,441
Make your intentions

305
00:16:23,581 --> 00:16:25,441
clear and honest,

306
00:16:25,941 --> 00:16:26,781
or it will be difficult

307
00:16:26,941 --> 00:16:28,671
to bring this to a good end.

308
00:16:29,181 --> 00:16:31,561
Only the one who tied the knot can untie it.

309
00:16:31,701 --> 00:16:33,101
As an outsider,

310
00:16:33,101 --> 00:16:34,441
I shall not interfere any further.

311
00:16:36,851 --> 00:16:38,441
I will take my leave now.

312
00:16:39,061 --> 00:16:40,201
Take care.

313
00:16:43,241 --> 00:16:48,161
(Graceful Blossoms)

314
00:16:49,241 --> 00:16:50,251
Pass an order:

315
00:16:50,981 --> 00:16:52,841
no one is allowed to discuss the matter

316
00:16:53,101 --> 00:16:54,721
of Princess Huaisang leaving the mansion.

317
00:16:55,011 --> 00:16:55,851
Yes, ma'am.

318
00:16:59,181 --> 00:17:00,021
Consort Dowager.

319
00:17:02,301 --> 00:17:03,421
Why has this letter

320
00:17:03,421 --> 00:17:04,661
been returned?

321
00:17:04,661 --> 00:17:06,231
The dispatch from the front lines reports

322
00:17:06,361 --> 00:17:07,871
that the courier route has been blocked.

323
00:17:08,331 --> 00:17:09,841
The letters cannot be delivered.

324
00:17:15,461 --> 00:17:17,091
Madam, spies have infiltrated the Western Camp,

325
00:17:17,091 --> 00:17:18,421
and the provisions have been destroyed.

326
00:17:18,421 --> 00:17:20,081
We failed to hold back Prince Lu's forces.

327
00:17:20,331 --> 00:17:22,331
Prince Lu's two armies have formed

328
00:17:22,331 --> 00:17:23,521
a pincer movement at Tongyu,

329
00:17:23,731 --> 00:17:25,561
forcing His Lordship to retreat to Mount Li.

330
00:17:26,861 --> 00:17:28,081
The stalemate continues,

331
00:17:28,331 --> 00:17:29,671
and the situation remains unresolved.

332
00:17:31,141 --> 00:17:32,521
Is he in danger?

333
00:17:35,771 --> 00:17:37,461
Since Xingzhou has retreated to Mount Li,

334
00:17:37,461 --> 00:17:38,941
it must be because

335
00:17:38,941 --> 00:17:40,011
the terrain is easier to defend

336
00:17:40,011 --> 00:17:41,391
and suits his next move.

337
00:17:41,571 --> 00:17:43,151
He never fights a battle he isn't prepared for.

338
00:17:43,381 --> 00:17:45,081
I believe he will find a way to break through.

339
00:17:49,331 --> 00:17:50,071
Madam,

340
00:17:50,071 --> 00:17:51,861
the courier route has been blocked
due to the battle,

341
00:17:51,861 --> 00:17:53,591
and all trade routes to Dongzhou
have been severed.

342
00:17:53,591 --> 00:17:55,051
Recently, many wandering merchants

343
00:17:55,051 --> 00:17:56,711
appeared in Zhenzhou.

344
00:18:02,011 --> 00:18:02,851
My Lord,

345
00:18:03,181 --> 00:18:05,121
our troops tightened the encirclement

346
00:18:05,531 --> 00:18:07,391
of Mount Li to Tingyun Gorge.

347
00:18:07,861 --> 00:18:11,081
We have now secured

348
00:18:11,331 --> 00:18:12,471
every way to retreat from Mount Li.

349
00:18:15,811 --> 00:18:17,431
Undefeated?

350
00:18:17,771 --> 00:18:18,981
That's what he's capable of?

351
00:18:18,981 --> 00:18:20,841
Just by slowly wearing him down,

352
00:18:21,181 --> 00:18:22,861
I can exhaust Cui Xingzhou

353
00:18:22,861 --> 00:18:24,181
completely.

354
00:18:24,181 --> 00:18:25,951
I congratulate you.

355
00:18:34,141 --> 00:18:34,981
My Lord,

356
00:18:35,941 --> 00:18:37,081
everything has been arranged.

357
00:18:37,621 --> 00:18:38,701
However, without reinforcements,

358
00:18:38,701 --> 00:18:39,601
breaking out would result

359
00:18:39,771 --> 00:18:40,951
in even greater losses.

360
00:18:42,881 --> 00:18:44,601
Take some elite soldiers
to the top of the mountain.

361
00:18:44,981 --> 00:18:46,091
Prepare according to the plan

362
00:18:46,091 --> 00:18:47,281
I just mentioned.

363
00:18:47,861 --> 00:18:48,701
As you command.

364
00:18:56,181 --> 00:18:57,761
Great Deities,

365
00:18:58,181 --> 00:18:59,471
please protect Xingzhou

366
00:18:59,901 --> 00:19:01,021
and keep him

367
00:19:01,021 --> 00:19:02,391
safe and sound.

368
00:19:05,251 --> 00:19:06,091
Consort Dowager.

369
00:19:06,571 --> 00:19:07,661
Liu Miantang?

370
00:19:07,661 --> 00:19:08,911
I brought her here.

371
00:19:09,901 --> 00:19:12,041
Xingdi, why are you here?

372
00:19:12,421 --> 00:19:13,421
It is quite urgent.

373
00:19:13,421 --> 00:19:14,321
Ladies,

374
00:19:14,621 --> 00:19:16,381
please

375
00:19:16,381 --> 00:19:17,281
remain calm.

376
00:19:17,811 --> 00:19:19,051
Some bandits

377
00:19:19,051 --> 00:19:20,391
secretly came to Zhenzhou.

378
00:19:20,531 --> 00:19:21,561
They disguised as peddlers,

379
00:19:21,701 --> 00:19:23,081
evading the patrols.

380
00:19:23,491 --> 00:19:25,671
They are heading here right now.

381
00:19:27,571 --> 00:19:28,911
Where did they come from?

382
00:19:29,251 --> 00:19:30,231
While His Lordship is not here,

383
00:19:30,461 --> 00:19:31,321
are they trying

384
00:19:31,621 --> 00:19:33,321
to revolt?

385
00:19:33,321 --> 00:19:35,621
His Lordship has been ordered
to the front lines in Dongzhou,

386
00:19:35,621 --> 00:19:37,561
yet these bandits have come directly
to his mansion.

387
00:19:37,941 --> 00:19:39,221
They likely intend

388
00:19:39,221 --> 00:19:40,391
to capture Xingzhou's family

389
00:19:40,531 --> 00:19:41,571
to force him

390
00:19:41,571 --> 00:19:42,761
to retreat.

391
00:19:43,571 --> 00:19:45,141
Brother Xingdi and I made some preparations.

392
00:19:45,141 --> 00:19:47,221
I ask that all of you come with me

393
00:19:47,221 --> 00:19:48,421
to leave the mansion and take shelter.

394
00:19:48,421 --> 00:19:49,471
Nonsense.

395
00:19:50,181 --> 00:19:51,871
Let alone the bandits,

396
00:19:52,051 --> 00:19:53,561
are our guards here not more capable

397
00:19:53,731 --> 00:19:55,601
than a woman like you?

398
00:19:56,141 --> 00:19:57,501
Staying here

399
00:19:57,501 --> 00:19:58,761
is the safest option.

400
00:19:59,011 --> 00:20:00,431
Why should we follow you?

401
00:20:00,661 --> 00:20:02,631
I want to stay with Xindi.

402
00:20:03,771 --> 00:20:05,131
I understand

403
00:20:05,131 --> 00:20:06,191
that this is unexpected,

404
00:20:06,191 --> 00:20:08,141
but every moment we delay
increases the danger we face.

405
00:20:08,141 --> 00:20:09,601
We don't have time to argue.

406
00:20:09,941 --> 00:20:11,011
The enemy lurks in the shadows.

407
00:20:11,011 --> 00:20:11,981
If they're after his family,

408
00:20:11,981 --> 00:20:13,521
the mansion is now their target.

409
00:20:13,981 --> 00:20:14,861
No one can guarantee

410
00:20:14,861 --> 00:20:16,231
that this place is safe.

411
00:20:16,571 --> 00:20:17,761
Princess Huaisang is correct.

412
00:20:17,981 --> 00:20:19,801
It was she who first noticed it

413
00:20:19,941 --> 00:20:21,191
and immediately informed me.

414
00:20:21,421 --> 00:20:22,261
Before leaving,

415
00:20:22,261 --> 00:20:24,251
Xingzhou entrusted the shadow guards
to Princess Huaisang.

416
00:20:24,251 --> 00:20:25,361
Her decisions

417
00:20:25,571 --> 00:20:27,041
are Xingzhou's decisions.

418
00:20:27,381 --> 00:20:29,801
Must we really leave the residence?

419
00:20:29,801 --> 00:20:30,911
Consort Dowager, rest assured.

420
00:20:31,141 --> 00:20:32,421
Brother Xingdi and I have decided

421
00:20:32,421 --> 00:20:34,041
to take you all to a safe place
for the time being.

422
00:20:34,571 --> 00:20:36,461
Whether Xingzhou is crushing the enemies

423
00:20:36,461 --> 00:20:37,981
or finding a way out of a desperate situation,

424
00:20:37,981 --> 00:20:40,281
the most important thing
is that his family is safe.

425
00:20:41,141 --> 00:20:42,071
If he's about to attack

426
00:20:42,071 --> 00:20:44,091
and yet the enemy is holding your life
as a bargaining chip

427
00:20:44,091 --> 00:20:45,231
to force him to retreat,

428
00:20:45,461 --> 00:20:46,301
what do you think

429
00:20:46,571 --> 00:20:47,911
he should do?

430
00:20:49,571 --> 00:20:50,411
Well...

431
00:20:50,941 --> 00:20:52,671
Consort Dowager, please leave with me.

432
00:20:53,901 --> 00:20:55,911
Please, follow Princess Huaisang.

433
00:20:56,141 --> 00:20:58,711
I swear to defend the mansion with my life.

434
00:21:34,011 --> 00:21:34,851
Halt.

435
00:21:35,331 --> 00:21:36,361
Where is the Consort Dowager?

436
00:21:37,421 --> 00:21:39,041
- She is...
- Speak.

437
00:21:39,221 --> 00:21:40,561
In the inner chambers.

438
00:21:41,091 --> 00:21:41,931
Lead the way.

439
00:22:00,181 --> 00:22:01,121
Seize them.

440
00:22:07,941 --> 00:22:09,361
Please have some tea.

441
00:22:29,941 --> 00:22:30,781
How are things?

442
00:22:32,331 --> 00:22:33,561
The shadow guards sent word

443
00:22:33,811 --> 00:22:36,021
that it was fortunate

444
00:22:36,021 --> 00:22:37,081
that you left in time.

445
00:22:37,621 --> 00:22:39,381
A group of bandits

446
00:22:39,381 --> 00:22:40,711
attacked shortly after.

447
00:22:40,901 --> 00:22:41,861
Thankfully,

448
00:22:41,861 --> 00:22:43,091
Xingdi and the guards

449
00:22:43,091 --> 00:22:44,321
set a trap

450
00:22:44,461 --> 00:22:46,091
and ambushed the bandits

451
00:22:46,091 --> 00:22:48,001
in the courtyard by the northwest gate.

452
00:22:48,461 --> 00:22:50,561
We don't know how many of them there are.

453
00:22:50,861 --> 00:22:52,601
And since those bandits

454
00:22:52,771 --> 00:22:54,561
didn't find any family members,

455
00:22:54,901 --> 00:22:57,361
they'll surely be searching around the mansion.

456
00:22:57,731 --> 00:22:59,041
It is uncertain

457
00:22:59,381 --> 00:23:01,121
when they might search Lingquan Town.

458
00:23:03,571 --> 00:23:04,471
Mother.

459
00:23:07,051 --> 00:23:08,121
I have already stationed men

460
00:23:09,091 --> 00:23:10,121
to guard the North Street.

461
00:23:10,461 --> 00:23:11,761
There's been nothing unusual so far.

462
00:23:12,141 --> 00:23:14,711
No one is likely to approach us tonight.

463
00:23:17,421 --> 00:23:19,231
We will have to make do here for the night.

464
00:23:19,531 --> 00:23:20,761
I will think of a plan soon.

465
00:23:21,221 --> 00:23:22,121
What?

466
00:23:22,701 --> 00:23:23,841
Stay here?

467
00:23:24,381 --> 00:23:25,421
In this shabby,

468
00:23:25,421 --> 00:23:26,261
ramshackle hut?

469
00:23:26,261 --> 00:23:27,151
Mother.

470
00:23:29,701 --> 00:23:31,021
Consort Dowager

471
00:23:31,021 --> 00:23:32,861
is of such noble birth,

472
00:23:32,861 --> 00:23:34,711
how can she endure this?

473
00:23:34,861 --> 00:23:36,151
The situation is uncertain now,

474
00:23:36,291 --> 00:23:37,361
and our safety lies in vigilance.

475
00:23:37,861 --> 00:23:39,711
Everyone must be cautious tonight

476
00:23:39,981 --> 00:23:41,431
and not leave the courtyard.

477
00:23:45,421 --> 00:23:47,571
If someone causes a commotion

478
00:23:47,571 --> 00:23:48,671
and attracts trouble,

479
00:23:49,531 --> 00:23:50,771
it's hard to say

480
00:23:50,771 --> 00:23:52,181
what might happen

481
00:23:52,181 --> 00:23:53,121
in this shabby place.

482
00:24:32,661 --> 00:24:33,601
Consort Dowager,

483
00:24:37,731 --> 00:24:39,041
you're awake.

484
00:24:44,141 --> 00:24:45,761
I'll go prepare some food for you.

485
00:24:53,701 --> 00:24:54,541
Here.

486
00:25:11,941 --> 00:25:13,671
Please, do not worry too much.

487
00:25:14,011 --> 00:25:16,081
Xingzhou is likely safe.

488
00:25:20,531 --> 00:25:21,391
How come?

489
00:25:21,901 --> 00:25:23,951
Those bandits who broke into the mansion

490
00:25:24,141 --> 00:25:24,981
were likely

491
00:25:24,981 --> 00:25:26,471
after Xingzhou's family.

492
00:25:26,941 --> 00:25:29,231
They dared to act so recklessly

493
00:25:29,701 --> 00:25:30,901
because the battle in Dongzhou

494
00:25:30,901 --> 00:25:32,281
is not going in their favor.

495
00:25:33,091 --> 00:25:35,631
Those with ill intentions in the dark

496
00:25:35,901 --> 00:25:37,281
are making a desperate gamble,

497
00:25:37,701 --> 00:25:38,701
hoping to capture his family

498
00:25:38,701 --> 00:25:40,321
and use them as leverage.

499
00:25:49,251 --> 00:25:50,391
He will be fine.

500
00:25:50,901 --> 00:25:51,741
Please, eat.

501
00:26:02,421 --> 00:26:03,391
Stop.

502
00:26:06,771 --> 00:26:07,761
Come here.

503
00:26:32,661 --> 00:26:33,501
You.

504
00:26:34,291 --> 00:26:35,801
Make us some noodles.

505
00:26:40,051 --> 00:26:40,951
Stop.

506
00:26:41,141 --> 00:26:42,281
Why did you smile?

507
00:26:44,331 --> 00:26:45,911
You owe us.

508
00:26:47,421 --> 00:26:48,981
You brought me and Binglan

509
00:26:48,981 --> 00:26:50,671
to this filthy place.

510
00:26:51,331 --> 00:26:52,291
Those bandits

511
00:26:52,291 --> 00:26:54,011
are after the Cui family.

512
00:26:54,011 --> 00:26:55,471
But I'm from the Lian family.

513
00:26:55,661 --> 00:26:57,711
I don't need to hide like this.

514
00:26:58,861 --> 00:27:00,041
You intentionally

515
00:27:00,901 --> 00:27:02,181
dragged us

516
00:27:02,181 --> 00:27:03,151
into this mess.

517
00:27:04,771 --> 00:27:05,901
Since we're here,

518
00:27:05,901 --> 00:27:06,951
let's make the best of it.

519
00:27:08,221 --> 00:27:09,151
It's late.

520
00:27:09,621 --> 00:27:10,711
You should get some rest.

521
00:27:10,941 --> 00:27:12,601
We have a distance to walk tomorrow.

522
00:27:17,981 --> 00:27:19,331
Aunt.

523
00:27:19,331 --> 00:27:20,521
If you think

524
00:27:20,701 --> 00:27:22,001
I've implicated you,

525
00:27:22,621 --> 00:27:24,601
you're free to seek a better refuge.

526
00:27:25,331 --> 00:27:26,171
Aunt.

527
00:27:28,661 --> 00:27:29,801
Mother.

528
00:27:32,731 --> 00:27:33,571
Let's go.

529
00:27:34,221 --> 00:27:35,061
What?

530
00:27:41,251 --> 00:27:42,471
Are we leaving now?

531
00:27:51,491 --> 00:27:52,621
As you ordered,

532
00:27:52,621 --> 00:27:54,521
I led a unit of elite soldiers
to feign an attack,

533
00:27:54,521 --> 00:27:55,861
pretending to be defeated and retreat.

534
00:27:55,861 --> 00:27:57,381
As expected, this emboldened the enemy,

535
00:27:57,381 --> 00:27:58,941
and their night watch has become somewhat lax

536
00:27:58,941 --> 00:27:59,911
compared to previous days.

537
00:28:00,221 --> 00:28:01,471
We will do the same tomorrow.

538
00:28:02,701 --> 00:28:04,421
We must make them believe

539
00:28:04,421 --> 00:28:05,621
we are desperate and cornered,

540
00:28:05,621 --> 00:28:07,601
fighting for our lives.

541
00:28:08,491 --> 00:28:09,391
Understood.

542
00:28:13,861 --> 00:28:14,701
Madam.

543
00:28:15,091 --> 00:28:15,931
Mother.

544
00:28:16,381 --> 00:28:17,711
Sorry about all the fuss.

545
00:28:18,181 --> 00:28:19,051
The situation was urgent,

546
00:28:19,051 --> 00:28:20,471
and I had no time to explain.

547
00:28:20,701 --> 00:28:21,861
This strategy was born

548
00:28:21,861 --> 00:28:23,231
out of necessity.

549
00:28:23,771 --> 00:28:25,001
I hope

550
00:28:25,701 --> 00:28:26,541
you can understand.

551
00:28:26,941 --> 00:28:27,911
Don't mention it.

552
00:28:28,941 --> 00:28:30,251
You protected the mansion

553
00:28:30,251 --> 00:28:31,471
and ensured everyone's safety.

554
00:28:32,181 --> 00:28:33,361
You did well.

555
00:28:34,181 --> 00:28:36,601
Can we return now?

556
00:28:40,291 --> 00:28:42,251
There are still some bandits

557
00:28:42,251 --> 00:28:43,601
lurking around.

558
00:28:44,051 --> 00:28:45,871
They will soon reach Lingquan Town.

559
00:28:46,901 --> 00:28:47,901
Therefore,

560
00:28:47,901 --> 00:28:49,761
you must leave this place as soon as possible.

561
00:28:51,181 --> 00:28:53,001
What should we do?

562
00:28:54,861 --> 00:28:55,701
Madam.

563
00:28:56,141 --> 00:28:56,981
Mother.

564
00:28:57,771 --> 00:28:58,701
I understand

565
00:28:58,701 --> 00:29:00,471
your fear and anxiety at this moment.

566
00:29:00,701 --> 00:29:02,041
As a son,

567
00:29:02,381 --> 00:29:04,661
I vow to protect my family with my life.

568
00:29:04,661 --> 00:29:06,001
As Xingzhou's elder brother,

569
00:29:06,381 --> 00:29:07,701
I will fight with all my might

570
00:29:07,701 --> 00:29:09,191
to defend the mansion.

571
00:29:09,191 --> 00:29:10,391
I've already ordered the guards

572
00:29:10,861 --> 00:29:12,911
to conduct a thorough search of Zhenzhou.

573
00:29:13,381 --> 00:29:14,281
Within three days,

574
00:29:14,861 --> 00:29:16,911
I will eliminate all threats

575
00:29:17,221 --> 00:29:18,761
and welcome you all back.

576
00:29:23,531 --> 00:29:24,661
Where are

577
00:29:24,661 --> 00:29:25,561
Mrs. Lian

578
00:29:25,701 --> 00:29:26,541
and Binglan?

579
00:29:27,771 --> 00:29:29,391
My troublesome sister has

580
00:29:29,811 --> 00:29:31,431
been making things difficult for Miantang.

581
00:29:31,901 --> 00:29:33,151
She stormed off in a huff,

582
00:29:33,531 --> 00:29:35,041
taking Binglan with her.

583
00:29:35,701 --> 00:29:37,841
I don't know if the people Miantang sent

584
00:29:38,091 --> 00:29:39,601
have found them yet.

585
00:29:40,011 --> 00:29:41,281
Even if we find them,

586
00:29:41,461 --> 00:29:43,191
we still need to leave.

587
00:29:43,981 --> 00:29:45,431
But where

588
00:29:45,731 --> 00:29:47,521
can we go now?

589
00:29:52,291 --> 00:29:53,701
Consort Dowager, Aunt,

590
00:29:53,701 --> 00:29:54,861
I have

591
00:29:54,861 --> 00:29:55,711
packed our belongings.

592
00:29:55,941 --> 00:29:57,181
There's a porcelain kiln

593
00:29:57,181 --> 00:29:58,181
on a mountain outside the town.

594
00:29:58,181 --> 00:30:00,041
We'll go there to hide for a while.

595
00:30:03,181 --> 00:30:05,041
Brother Xingdi, I don't have enough men.

596
00:30:05,251 --> 00:30:07,471
I need you to send more people

597
00:30:07,621 --> 00:30:09,191
to find Mrs. Lian and Binglan.

598
00:30:09,381 --> 00:30:11,421
Don't worry. I'll have the guards

599
00:30:11,421 --> 00:30:12,431
search for them right away.

600
00:30:13,771 --> 00:30:15,911
The conditions in the mountains will be harsh.

601
00:30:16,251 --> 00:30:17,601
I apologize for the discomfort

602
00:30:17,811 --> 00:30:18,911
you will have to endure.

603
00:30:19,461 --> 00:30:21,331
As long as Xingzhou can fight

604
00:30:21,331 --> 00:30:22,431
without worries,

605
00:30:22,731 --> 00:30:24,631
this hardship is nothing.

606
00:30:24,771 --> 00:30:25,841
The greater good is paramount.

607
00:30:26,181 --> 00:30:27,431
I'll do as you say.

608
00:30:27,811 --> 00:30:29,421
I have to stay behind

609
00:30:29,421 --> 00:30:30,701
to eliminate any remaining threats

610
00:30:30,701 --> 00:30:32,431
and cannot accompany you.

611
00:30:33,731 --> 00:30:34,811
I hope Princess Huaisang

612
00:30:34,811 --> 00:30:35,701
will take good care

613
00:30:35,701 --> 00:30:37,081
of the Head Lady and Mother.

614
00:30:37,421 --> 00:30:38,861
There's no need for such formalities.

615
00:30:38,861 --> 00:30:40,191
I will not fail you.

616
00:30:40,571 --> 00:30:41,411
I am

617
00:30:41,531 --> 00:30:42,761
deeply grateful.

618
00:30:49,081 --> 00:30:50,011
Search this place.

619
00:30:50,011 --> 00:30:51,041
- Aye.
- Aye.

620
00:31:08,901 --> 00:31:09,741
No one in the front yard.

621
00:31:10,421 --> 00:31:11,261
No one here either.

622
00:31:11,461 --> 00:31:13,011
- No one in the backyard.
- No one here either.

623
00:31:13,381 --> 00:31:14,841
Search every checkpoint

624
00:31:14,981 --> 00:31:16,091
and nearby village.

625
00:31:16,091 --> 00:31:17,181
Don't let them escape.

626
00:31:17,181 --> 00:31:18,021
- Aye.
- Aye.

627
00:31:20,981 --> 00:31:21,821
Be careful.

628
00:31:32,701 --> 00:31:33,541
We're here.

629
00:31:36,861 --> 00:31:37,711
We're here.

630
00:31:40,701 --> 00:31:41,541
Come on.

631
00:31:41,941 --> 00:31:42,781
Let's go.

632
00:31:49,731 --> 00:31:50,571
Be careful.

633
00:31:51,461 --> 00:31:52,471
Soldiers.

634
00:31:52,701 --> 00:31:53,541
Aye.

635
00:31:54,571 --> 00:31:56,481
In ancient times,
renowned generals scaled cliffs

636
00:31:56,481 --> 00:31:58,811
and conquered the Motian Ridge,
launching a surprise attack on Yinping

637
00:31:58,811 --> 00:32:00,081
and achieving extraordinary victory.

638
00:32:00,571 --> 00:32:01,411
Today,

639
00:32:01,531 --> 00:32:02,911
it is our turn.

640
00:32:03,221 --> 00:32:04,061
Failure

641
00:32:04,091 --> 00:32:05,731
means death,

642
00:32:05,731 --> 00:32:06,571
but success means

643
00:32:06,661 --> 00:32:09,151
our chance to strike the enemy.

644
00:32:09,941 --> 00:32:10,861
I thank you all

645
00:32:10,861 --> 00:32:12,711
for standing by my side

646
00:32:12,861 --> 00:32:14,231
through life and death.

647
00:32:14,811 --> 00:32:16,801
We will follow you till death.

648
00:32:17,941 --> 00:32:18,781
Move out.

649
00:33:18,091 --> 00:33:20,141
Your Highness,
the Zhenzhou army is launching a night attack.

650
00:33:21,091 --> 00:33:21,931
What?

651
00:33:27,011 --> 00:33:28,361
Cui Xingzhou...

652
00:33:36,251 --> 00:33:36,821
General,

653
00:33:36,821 --> 00:33:38,261
Lord Huaiyang has taken the opportunity

654
00:33:38,261 --> 00:33:39,531
to launch a night raid on Prince Lu's army.

655
00:33:39,531 --> 00:33:40,331
This is our chance.

656
00:33:40,331 --> 00:33:41,601
We must send our troops now

657
00:33:41,771 --> 00:33:43,761
and not let Cui Xingzhou claim all the glory.

658
00:33:55,051 --> 00:33:57,521
I wonder how Xingzhou is doing.

659
00:33:58,141 --> 00:33:59,761
He will be safe and sound.

660
00:34:00,461 --> 00:34:01,911
He's such a devoted family man.

661
00:34:02,941 --> 00:34:04,421
As soon as he can,

662
00:34:04,421 --> 00:34:06,151
he'll rush back without stopping.

663
00:34:06,421 --> 00:34:08,601
If we take care of ourselves,

664
00:34:08,821 --> 00:34:10,351
that will be his greatest comfort.

665
00:34:20,381 --> 00:34:21,221
What's wrong?

666
00:34:21,781 --> 00:34:22,831
Are you feeling unwell?

667
00:34:23,981 --> 00:34:26,081
I never expect I still cannot

668
00:34:27,211 --> 00:34:29,351
discern the true nature of people at my age.

669
00:34:29,941 --> 00:34:32,001
Those bandits were after me.

670
00:34:34,781 --> 00:34:36,041
Thankfully, you were here.

671
00:34:36,211 --> 00:34:38,441
Otherwise, I would have
become a burden to my son.

672
00:34:39,781 --> 00:34:41,151
But I've dragged you into this mess.

673
00:34:42,571 --> 00:34:43,751
I am sorry,

674
00:34:44,651 --> 00:34:46,121
both to you and to Xingzhou.

675
00:34:46,571 --> 00:34:48,001
Don't be so harsh on yourself.

676
00:34:48,421 --> 00:34:50,231
My family runs an escort agency.

677
00:34:50,821 --> 00:34:52,601
I'm used to traveling and facing hardships.

678
00:34:54,651 --> 00:34:55,491
I'm not just talking

679
00:34:56,171 --> 00:34:57,631
about the present situation.

680
00:35:01,741 --> 00:35:03,601
It's good that I've experienced hardship.

681
00:35:04,261 --> 00:35:05,741
It has allowed me

682
00:35:05,741 --> 00:35:06,831
to finally see

683
00:35:08,461 --> 00:35:10,231
who my true family is,

684
00:35:11,901 --> 00:35:14,001
and who will stay by my side

685
00:35:14,391 --> 00:35:16,191
and care for the Cui family
when disaster strikes.

686
00:35:19,011 --> 00:35:20,151
It's all in the past.

687
00:35:21,691 --> 00:35:23,351
You are Xingzhou's mother.

688
00:35:24,011 --> 00:35:25,441
We are family.

689
00:35:27,381 --> 00:35:29,521
There's no conflict or misunderstanding
within a family

690
00:35:29,651 --> 00:35:30,921
that can't be resolved.

691
00:35:44,651 --> 00:35:45,491
My Lord.

692
00:35:45,571 --> 00:35:46,411
My Lord.

693
00:35:46,611 --> 00:35:47,451
My Lord.

694
00:35:48,011 --> 00:35:50,151
Cui Xingzhou and Shi Yikuan joined forces

695
00:35:50,741 --> 00:35:53,711
and defeated Prince Lu.

696
00:35:54,381 --> 00:35:56,271
My Lord, I have failed in my duties

697
00:35:56,461 --> 00:35:57,711
and beg for your forgiveness.

698
00:35:58,131 --> 00:35:59,231
So many days have passed,

699
00:35:59,381 --> 00:36:00,921
and after sending so many assassins,

700
00:36:01,531 --> 00:36:03,751
you haven't captured a single person, huh?

701
00:36:12,051 --> 00:36:13,671
I've warned you before

702
00:36:14,571 --> 00:36:17,171
that Liu is full of tricks.

703
00:36:17,171 --> 00:36:18,961
You should have been more vigilant.

704
00:36:19,611 --> 00:36:21,171
But time and again,

705
00:36:21,171 --> 00:36:23,791
that couple has played you for a fool.

706
00:36:24,861 --> 00:36:26,921
Do you still have the face to see me?

707
00:36:39,571 --> 00:36:41,601
Consort Dowager, please rest well.

708
00:36:48,381 --> 00:36:49,271
Miantang,

709
00:36:50,611 --> 00:36:52,311
I'm a bit frightened.

710
00:36:53,611 --> 00:36:54,881
Stay with me for a while, will you?

711
00:36:56,011 --> 00:36:56,851
Of course.

712
00:36:57,421 --> 00:36:58,351
I'll stay with you.

713
00:37:06,941 --> 00:37:09,441
There's a forest near this kiln.

714
00:37:10,421 --> 00:37:11,481
At this time of year,

715
00:37:11,651 --> 00:37:13,151
it's full of bright red berries

716
00:37:13,741 --> 00:37:15,351
that make a delicious tea when boiled.

717
00:37:16,051 --> 00:37:16,941
I'll go pick some for you

718
00:37:16,941 --> 00:37:18,001
in the morning.

719
00:37:18,131 --> 00:37:19,231
I'm sure you'll love it.

720
00:37:21,301 --> 00:37:22,521
Now I understand why,

721
00:37:23,571 --> 00:37:25,751
despite Xingzhou's high standards

722
00:37:26,131 --> 00:37:28,561
and indifference toward women,

723
00:37:29,011 --> 00:37:29,921
he chose you

724
00:37:30,821 --> 00:37:32,751
eventually.

725
00:37:39,781 --> 00:37:40,921
What's that sound?

726
00:37:41,941 --> 00:37:42,921
Someone's here.

727
00:37:44,861 --> 00:37:46,461
This kiln has been discovered.

728
00:37:46,461 --> 00:37:47,631
Should we leave?

729
00:37:47,631 --> 00:37:49,091
You take care of the Consort Dowager.

730
00:37:49,091 --> 00:37:50,271
- Be quiet.
- All right.

731
00:37:52,651 --> 00:37:53,921
Miantang, be careful.

732
00:38:20,491 --> 00:38:21,331
Who's there?

733
00:38:22,981 --> 00:38:23,821
Be careful.

734
00:38:24,781 --> 00:38:26,011
Leave my daughter-in-law alone.

735
00:38:26,011 --> 00:38:27,791
- Ma'am.
- I'll fight you.

736
00:38:29,651 --> 00:38:30,631
Xingzhou?

737
00:38:41,051 --> 00:38:41,921
Xingzhou!

738
00:38:44,211 --> 00:38:45,521
Are you hurt?

739
00:38:46,901 --> 00:38:47,741
Mother,

740
00:38:48,941 --> 00:38:50,041
sorry I'm late.

741
00:38:51,611 --> 00:38:52,751
I've made you suffer.

742
00:38:53,821 --> 00:38:54,961
Are you all right?

743
00:38:55,571 --> 00:38:56,441
I'm all right.

744
00:38:57,341 --> 00:38:58,481
We're all fine.

745
00:39:01,051 --> 00:39:02,401
Thanks to Miantang,

746
00:39:03,691 --> 00:39:04,981
otherwise, we might never

747
00:39:04,981 --> 00:39:06,441
have met again.

748
00:39:07,981 --> 00:39:08,831
Xingzhou,

749
00:39:10,461 --> 00:39:12,561
you've found a wonderful wife.

750
00:39:20,011 --> 00:39:21,881
Lord Huaiyang found Princess Huaisang
before I did.

751
00:39:22,211 --> 00:39:23,441
I was a bit late.

752
00:39:24,841 --> 00:39:26,461
Shouldn't he have been securing the battlefield

753
00:39:26,461 --> 00:39:27,911
and clearing out the remaining enemies?

754
00:39:28,301 --> 00:39:29,351
After defeating Traitor Lu,

755
00:39:29,491 --> 00:39:31,271
Cui Xingzhou led a team of elite soldiers

756
00:39:31,461 --> 00:39:32,881
and hurried back to Zhenzhou overnight.

757
00:39:33,091 --> 00:39:35,121
He reunited with his family

758
00:39:35,691 --> 00:39:36,791
then returned to the residence.

759
00:39:37,611 --> 00:39:40,561
Cui Xingzhou truly moves with remarkable speed.

760
00:39:41,691 --> 00:39:42,671
It was my failure.

761
00:39:43,091 --> 00:39:44,921
I was unable
to locate Princess Huaisang's hiding place

762
00:39:45,301 --> 00:39:46,831
and could not assist her in time.

763
00:39:47,901 --> 00:39:49,191
Who attacked Zhenzhou?

764
00:39:50,011 --> 00:39:50,851
It was the subordinates

765
00:39:51,091 --> 00:39:53,311
of Prince Sui and Consort Xian.

766
00:39:56,781 --> 00:39:57,831
Summon Mr. Meng to the court.

767
00:39:58,531 --> 00:39:59,741
Have him send a letter

768
00:39:59,741 --> 00:40:01,881
commanding Cui Xingzhou
to report to the capital immediately

769
00:40:02,421 --> 00:40:04,151
and not to linger in Zhenzhou.

770
00:40:06,261 --> 00:40:07,521
I shall reward him.

771
00:40:07,901 --> 00:40:08,741
Yes, Your Majesty.

772
00:40:09,881 --> 00:40:14,241
(The Mansion of Lord Huaiyang)

773
00:40:14,691 --> 00:40:17,671
Lately, Binglan has been in a daze,

774
00:40:18,261 --> 00:40:20,081
smiling foolishly.

775
00:40:21,051 --> 00:40:23,011
She calls everyone she sees "Cousin."

776
00:40:23,011 --> 00:40:24,921
If this continues,

777
00:40:25,611 --> 00:40:28,441
I fear she might lose her sanity.

778
00:40:29,131 --> 00:40:29,971
I…

779
00:40:34,211 --> 00:40:36,671
What should I do, Sister?

780
00:40:36,861 --> 00:40:39,121
Say something.

781
00:40:40,651 --> 00:40:42,231
I'm not a physician.

782
00:40:42,421 --> 00:40:44,081
How would I know?

783
00:40:48,941 --> 00:40:50,791
We've all suffered this

784
00:40:50,941 --> 00:40:52,961
because of Xingzhou.

785
00:40:55,011 --> 00:40:56,671
I'm just an old woman,

786
00:40:56,861 --> 00:40:59,011
and it doesn't matter if I'm humiliated.

787
00:40:59,011 --> 00:41:00,271
But Binglan…

788
00:41:00,461 --> 00:41:01,901
Her reputation is ruined.

789
00:41:01,901 --> 00:41:03,751
Look at the state she's in.

790
00:41:04,051 --> 00:41:06,791
How am I supposed to live with this?

791
00:41:07,651 --> 00:41:08,791
Aunt,

792
00:41:10,171 --> 00:41:11,191
Princess Huaiyang is delicate

793
00:41:11,491 --> 00:41:12,531
by nature.

794
00:41:12,531 --> 00:41:13,741
Please don't scare her

795
00:41:13,741 --> 00:41:14,861
with such

796
00:41:14,861 --> 00:41:16,001
crazy talk.

797
00:41:18,171 --> 00:41:20,601
You only care about your new beloved,

798
00:41:20,901 --> 00:41:23,121
but look at your cousin.

799
00:41:23,491 --> 00:41:26,121
Look at what she has become.

800
00:41:30,211 --> 00:41:31,151
Xingzhou,

801
00:41:32,491 --> 00:41:35,561
one must not be ungrateful.

802
00:41:36,981 --> 00:41:38,081
Today, I demand

803
00:41:38,491 --> 00:41:40,311
a clear answer from you.

804
00:41:47,171 --> 00:41:48,921
I've told you many times before.

805
00:41:50,421 --> 00:41:52,561
No matter how many times you ask,

806
00:41:52,941 --> 00:41:54,781
my answer remains the same.

807
00:41:54,781 --> 00:41:55,621
In this life,

808
00:41:56,531 --> 00:41:58,301
I will only marry Liu Miantang,

809
00:41:58,301 --> 00:41:59,271
and I will never

810
00:42:00,651 --> 00:42:02,271
take a concubine.

811
00:42:07,011 --> 00:42:09,311
Why don't you kneel

812
00:42:09,611 --> 00:42:11,461
and beg Princess Huaisang to be magnanimous

813
00:42:11,461 --> 00:42:13,441
and give you a place in her household?

814
00:42:16,011 --> 00:42:18,041
My poor daughter,

815
00:42:19,571 --> 00:42:22,351
your merciless cousin won't take you in.

816
00:42:22,901 --> 00:42:24,491
How will you

817
00:42:24,491 --> 00:42:26,521
live the rest of your life?

818
00:42:30,171 --> 00:42:31,401
Princess Huaisang, please take her in

819
00:42:31,531 --> 00:42:33,751
as you would a stray dog or cat.

820
00:42:33,861 --> 00:42:35,611
Binglan will serve you

821
00:42:35,611 --> 00:42:37,651
without complaint,

822
00:42:37,651 --> 00:42:40,121
bringing you tea and all.

823
00:42:46,781 --> 00:42:48,711
I'm so useless,

824
00:42:48,941 --> 00:42:49,781
having no husband

825
00:42:49,781 --> 00:42:52,041
to support me,

826
00:42:55,571 --> 00:42:56,411
and even

827
00:42:57,741 --> 00:42:59,791
my sister

828
00:43:00,941 --> 00:43:02,751
refuses to help.

829
00:43:20,651 --> 00:43:22,751
I'm willing to exchange my life

830
00:43:24,611 --> 00:43:26,521
for Binglan's place.

831
00:43:28,651 --> 00:43:30,081
Let me go.

832
00:43:30,211 --> 00:43:31,381
Let go. Princess Huaisang.

833
00:43:31,381 --> 00:43:32,571
I'm begging you.

834
00:43:32,571 --> 00:43:33,961
If you do not agree,

835
00:43:34,171 --> 00:43:35,131
on your wedding day,

836
00:43:35,131 --> 00:43:35,981
we will hang ourselves

837
00:43:35,981 --> 00:43:38,151
in front of the mansion.

838
00:43:38,261 --> 00:43:39,441
Aunt.

839
00:43:40,941 --> 00:43:42,781
If you're so determined,

840
00:43:42,781 --> 00:43:44,881
then I'll have two coffins prepared for you.

841
00:43:48,651 --> 00:43:49,961
I've already given you enough respect.

842
00:43:51,691 --> 00:43:52,881
Sister.

843
00:43:53,301 --> 00:43:55,691
Is this the fine son you've raised?

844
00:43:55,691 --> 00:43:56,881
Enough.

845
00:44:09,611 --> 00:44:10,451
Mother,

846
00:44:12,901 --> 00:44:14,081
this ends here.

847
00:44:18,941 --> 00:44:20,171
Binglan.

848
00:44:20,171 --> 00:44:22,861
Look at her. Will she end her life?

849
00:44:22,861 --> 00:44:23,701
Enough.

850
00:44:24,611 --> 00:44:26,001
If she truly intended to take her life,

851
00:44:26,171 --> 00:44:27,561
why didn't you go after her?

852
00:44:30,741 --> 00:44:31,581
Sister.

853
00:44:35,131 --> 00:44:36,401
All of you, please leave.

854
00:44:37,571 --> 00:44:39,831
I need to have a word with your aunt.

855
00:44:55,002 --> 00:45:01,232
♪The boat drifts,
bringing back the sunset♪

856
00:45:02,232 --> 00:45:08,352
♪When we reunite, we still joke
about the cause and effect♪

857
00:45:09,342 --> 00:45:15,592
♪Who passed by, the crabapple
falls with a turn♪

858
00:45:16,722 --> 00:45:19,962
♪Loving rightly but choosing wrong♪

859
00:45:20,302 --> 00:45:24,882
♪With joys, sorrows, partings and reunions♪

860
00:45:25,482 --> 00:45:32,142
♪Everyone travels far, seeing clouds and snow♪

861
00:45:32,892 --> 00:45:36,262
♪Always hard to stay, yet easy to part♪

862
00:45:36,552 --> 00:45:39,882
♪Crossing spring waters and autumn trials♪

863
00:45:40,062 --> 00:45:46,832
♪A couple under the moonlight,
can stay together♪

864
00:45:47,212 --> 00:45:53,982
♪Long hidden in the eyes,
flickering in and out♪

865
00:45:54,482 --> 00:46:00,892
♪Let go of the flowers blooming
in the yard last night♪

866
00:46:01,732 --> 00:46:08,142
♪Let go of the waves in the stream
in half a lifetime♪

867
00:46:08,722 --> 00:46:15,342
♪Let those dust and chaos go on endlessly♪

868
00:46:16,142 --> 00:46:19,562
♪In this lifetime, my wish is to the vast sky♪

869
00:46:19,562 --> 00:46:24,662
♪There are many more♪

870
00:46:25,042 --> 00:46:31,762
♪Everyone travels far, seeing clouds and snow♪

871
00:46:32,332 --> 00:46:35,962
♪Always hard to stay, yet easy to part♪

872
00:46:35,962 --> 00:46:39,362
♪Crossing spring waters and autumn trials♪

873
00:46:39,362 --> 00:46:46,272
♪A couple under the moonlight,
can stay together♪

874
00:46:46,562 --> 00:46:53,412
♪Time flows as we dream through four seasons♪

875
00:46:53,782 --> 00:46:57,362
♪I wish to journey with you forever♪

876
00:46:57,362 --> 00:47:00,472
♪Year after year♪

877
00:47:02,202 --> 00:47:06,502
♪For many years to come♪

878
00:47:06,502 --> 00:47:11,502
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