1 00:01:21,080 --> 00:01:25,080 "The Twin Flower Legend" 2 00:01:25,920 --> 00:01:28,920 Episode 10 3 00:01:30,508 --> 00:01:33,028 Amir, if you can't even beat a woman, 4 00:01:33,188 --> 00:01:34,828 I'll deprive you of meat for half a year! 5 00:01:35,708 --> 00:01:37,148 No, it's a year. 6 00:01:38,148 --> 00:01:39,148 Go eat veggies. 7 00:01:45,308 --> 00:01:46,668 Nice taunt. 8 00:01:46,908 --> 00:01:48,308 Amir lost his cool. 9 00:02:05,308 --> 00:02:06,828 I knew you'd fall for the taunt. 10 00:02:12,508 --> 00:02:16,068 Chief! 11 00:02:16,800 --> 00:02:17,840 Chief! 12 00:02:18,628 --> 00:02:20,468 -How did it go? -Tell us quickly. 13 00:02:20,988 --> 00:02:22,028 What's the current result? 14 00:02:22,080 --> 00:02:23,880 Good news! 15 00:02:25,388 --> 00:02:27,948 Good news! 16 00:02:29,068 --> 00:02:31,268 Yu Fei Yan and Jin Xiu... 17 00:02:31,508 --> 00:02:33,828 are the finalists! 18 00:02:33,899 --> 00:02:35,779 -Really? -Really, Granny Qiu Kui? 19 00:02:36,028 --> 00:02:37,308 -Yes! -Thank god! 20 00:02:37,679 --> 00:02:38,799 Xiao Wu Yi... 21 00:02:38,939 --> 00:02:42,619 is so amazing! 22 00:03:32,148 --> 00:03:33,388 The winner of the... 23 00:03:33,428 --> 00:03:35,668 -ultimate showdown is... -Wait! 24 00:03:36,428 --> 00:03:37,268 Father. 25 00:03:37,468 --> 00:03:38,908 Jin Xiu merely broke her weapon. 26 00:03:38,948 --> 00:03:40,028 She did not lose. 27 00:03:40,120 --> 00:03:42,440 Why don't you let her change her weapon and resume the fight? 28 00:03:43,788 --> 00:03:46,708 It's impressive that she managed to come this far. 29 00:03:49,308 --> 00:03:50,788 Should we allow them to take a break before they resume? 30 00:03:58,708 --> 00:04:00,268 We shall end it here. 31 00:04:07,200 --> 00:04:08,240 Yes. 32 00:04:15,188 --> 00:04:17,308 Yu Fei Yan of the East Battalion... 33 00:04:17,548 --> 00:04:20,108 and Hua Jin Xiu of Li Rui Pavilion... 34 00:04:20,228 --> 00:04:23,628 are both champions of the tournament! 35 00:04:40,640 --> 00:04:41,560 Jin Xiu! 36 00:04:57,960 --> 00:04:59,520 The Martial Art Tournament of Zi Yuan... 37 00:05:00,160 --> 00:05:01,920 has never been so exciting. 38 00:05:03,240 --> 00:05:04,400 Both of them... 39 00:05:05,560 --> 00:05:06,960 deserve to be Martial Art Scholars. 40 00:05:07,508 --> 00:05:11,308 Swordsmanship that startles the dragon and shakes the mountains and rivers. 41 00:05:11,628 --> 00:05:14,468 Li Rui Pavilion has trained her well. 42 00:05:15,108 --> 00:05:16,228 Your East Battalion... 43 00:05:16,290 --> 00:05:17,850 won the tournament 5 years in a row. 44 00:05:18,600 --> 00:05:21,480 The East Battalion has an eye for talents indeed. 45 00:05:23,748 --> 00:05:25,188 The Martial Art Tournament has ended! 46 00:05:25,788 --> 00:05:27,388 The Written Test shall now begin! 47 00:05:27,668 --> 00:05:29,148 The topic this year is... 48 00:05:29,548 --> 00:05:30,908 "The Way of War"! 49 00:05:31,548 --> 00:05:34,140 The time limit is as shown on the hourglass! 50 00:05:44,068 --> 00:05:46,148 Mu Jin, why are you so clever? 51 00:05:46,306 --> 00:05:47,767 How did you know that the duke would test them on military strategy? 52 00:05:47,788 --> 00:05:49,388 You even gave Brother Ming Lei a book to study. 53 00:05:49,508 --> 00:05:51,988 I just looked through the past year questions... 54 00:05:52,188 --> 00:05:54,668 and found out that the duke loves this topic. 55 00:05:54,918 --> 00:05:56,198 Then I was reminded of father. 56 00:05:58,268 --> 00:05:59,988 Father taught me some military strategies. 57 00:06:00,268 --> 00:06:02,148 I'm just a girl. 58 00:06:02,195 --> 00:06:03,202 I know nothing about the art of war. 59 00:06:03,348 --> 00:06:05,268 Brother Ming Lei is aspiring. 60 00:06:05,330 --> 00:06:06,958 I merely assisted him. 61 00:07:38,400 --> 00:07:39,880 Song Ming Lei. 62 00:07:40,480 --> 00:07:41,320 Yes! 63 00:07:54,259 --> 00:07:55,698 You wrote this? 64 00:07:55,858 --> 00:07:57,669 Yes, my Lord. 65 00:08:13,668 --> 00:08:14,868 Read it out loudly. 66 00:08:15,468 --> 00:08:16,388 Yes. 67 00:08:17,717 --> 00:08:19,997 "Military power is a general's authority to lead the army..." 68 00:08:20,053 --> 00:08:21,013 "and tool to build his prestige." 69 00:08:21,092 --> 00:08:22,572 "With the authority and prestige..." 70 00:08:22,659 --> 00:08:24,739 "to command as the superior," 71 00:08:25,028 --> 00:08:25,868 "a general is like a ferocious tiger...' 72 00:08:25,962 --> 00:08:27,804 "with a pair of wings that can fly freely..." 73 00:08:27,948 --> 00:08:29,588 "and react accordingly." 74 00:08:29,754 --> 00:08:31,834 "If a general loses his power and prestige," 75 00:08:32,028 --> 00:08:33,588 "he is like a dragon out of water..." 76 00:08:33,708 --> 00:08:35,188 "that desires to swim freely in the sea..." 77 00:08:35,268 --> 00:08:37,988 "and clash with the waves." 78 00:08:38,174 --> 00:08:39,654 How treacherous! 79 00:08:40,480 --> 00:08:42,240 -Have him flogged to death! -Yes! 80 00:08:48,068 --> 00:08:49,148 Brother Ming Lei! 81 00:08:49,788 --> 00:08:51,527 -Brother Fei Yan! -Jin Xiu! 82 00:08:51,908 --> 00:08:52,828 Father! 83 00:08:53,325 --> 00:08:55,885 Father, Song Ming Lei must have written that for a reason. 84 00:08:56,080 --> 00:08:57,560 Guang Qian, explain yourself. 85 00:09:06,068 --> 00:09:09,188 My Lord, I merely wrote about the way to command an army. 86 00:09:09,320 --> 00:09:11,760 How is it treacherous? 87 00:09:12,148 --> 00:09:13,348 Are you suggesting that... 88 00:09:15,028 --> 00:09:17,868 I should hold on to my military power... 89 00:09:18,188 --> 00:09:19,788 to hold the emperor hostage... 90 00:09:20,988 --> 00:09:22,628 and rule? 91 00:09:24,560 --> 00:09:26,480 My Lord, please let me explain. 92 00:09:26,948 --> 00:09:27,948 By the end of the previous dynasty, 93 00:09:28,040 --> 00:09:30,400 Chief Commander Li Mang was powerful but depraved. 94 00:09:30,508 --> 00:09:31,948 He attempted to declare himself the king. 95 00:09:32,068 --> 00:09:34,108 The historians called Li Mang... 96 00:09:34,179 --> 00:09:35,139 a ruthless tyrant... 97 00:09:35,213 --> 00:09:37,213 who attempted to usurp the throne. 98 00:09:37,348 --> 00:09:39,908 On the other hand, the late Duke Yuan who was similarly powerful... 99 00:09:40,148 --> 00:09:42,828 was virtuous and righteous. 100 00:09:43,120 --> 00:09:45,007 The historians praised him in the "Book of War". 101 00:09:45,188 --> 00:09:47,108 They wrote, "Duke Yuan was a respectable general..." 102 00:09:47,240 --> 00:09:49,960 "who assured the people and restored honesty and justice." 103 00:09:51,148 --> 00:09:52,948 I am neither Li Mang... 104 00:09:54,628 --> 00:09:56,388 nor the ancestor of Yuan family. 105 00:09:56,640 --> 00:09:57,920 History is often similar. 106 00:09:58,668 --> 00:10:01,058 Li Mang and the late Duke Yuan were similarly powerful. 107 00:10:01,282 --> 00:10:03,522 Yet, one was criticised... 108 00:10:03,600 --> 00:10:05,400 while one was respected. 109 00:10:05,788 --> 00:10:07,708 It was not because of military power, 110 00:10:07,788 --> 00:10:08,988 but because of the people's support. 111 00:10:09,228 --> 00:10:11,028 If a man in power is immoral, 112 00:10:11,078 --> 00:10:12,318 he will surely be despised by the people. 113 00:10:12,828 --> 00:10:14,988 If a man in power is righteous, 114 00:10:15,028 --> 00:10:16,388 he will surely gain the people's respect. 115 00:10:16,748 --> 00:10:18,468 Therefore, there is no sin in the possession of military power. 116 00:10:18,748 --> 00:10:21,668 What truly matters is the virtues of the man in power. 117 00:10:24,720 --> 00:10:28,040 My Lord, if you still find my writings treacherous, 118 00:10:28,200 --> 00:10:30,720 I'm willing to take responsibility for it with my life. 119 00:10:34,788 --> 00:10:36,908 You've no resentment... 120 00:10:38,588 --> 00:10:40,548 even if I kill you? 121 00:10:40,908 --> 00:10:43,508 I leave it all to you, my Lord. 122 00:10:44,188 --> 00:10:45,548 But my brother and sister over there... 123 00:10:45,628 --> 00:10:46,868 are innocent. 124 00:10:47,108 --> 00:10:48,708 Please spare them. 125 00:10:48,988 --> 00:10:51,108 I'm willing to exchange my life for theirs. 126 00:11:05,268 --> 00:11:08,308 Well said. "There is no sin in the possession of military power." 127 00:11:09,268 --> 00:11:12,228 "What truly matters is the virtues of..." 128 00:11:12,962 --> 00:11:14,842 "the man in power." 129 00:11:15,628 --> 00:11:16,708 Song Ming Lei. 130 00:11:17,880 --> 00:11:20,360 Song Ming Lei of Xiao Wu Yi. 131 00:11:23,548 --> 00:11:24,748 I will remember you. 132 00:11:27,588 --> 00:11:28,628 Rise. 133 00:11:31,388 --> 00:11:32,348 Thank you, my Lord. 134 00:11:43,348 --> 00:11:44,868 The champion of the Written Test... 135 00:11:45,240 --> 00:11:48,360 is Song Ming Lei of the West Battalion! 136 00:12:06,788 --> 00:12:07,788 I announce... 137 00:12:08,388 --> 00:12:10,327 the end of the Martial Art Tournament of Zi Yuan! 138 00:12:19,640 --> 00:12:20,800 Yu Fei Yan. 139 00:12:27,908 --> 00:12:28,748 My Lord. 140 00:12:29,708 --> 00:12:33,148 You shall enter the capital to join the Martial Examination. 141 00:12:35,948 --> 00:12:36,994 Thank you, my Lord! 142 00:12:37,548 --> 00:12:38,628 Song Ming Lei. 143 00:12:39,348 --> 00:12:40,188 Yes. 144 00:12:40,308 --> 00:12:41,948 You shall serve me... 145 00:12:42,800 --> 00:12:43,880 as my aide. 146 00:12:44,588 --> 00:12:45,588 Thank you, my Lord! 147 00:12:50,068 --> 00:12:51,228 Hua Jin Xiu. 148 00:12:56,748 --> 00:12:57,668 My Lord. 149 00:12:58,228 --> 00:13:01,188 You shall receive a reward of 100 taels. 150 00:13:01,708 --> 00:13:02,731 Thank you, my Lord. 151 00:13:03,960 --> 00:13:05,520 My Lord. Miss Yuan. 152 00:13:06,308 --> 00:13:08,388 If it hadn't been for Xiang Qing, 153 00:13:08,449 --> 00:13:09,769 I'd have had a hard time reaching the finals. 154 00:13:09,824 --> 00:13:11,224 I believe she deserves... 155 00:13:11,283 --> 00:13:12,723 half of the 100 taels. 156 00:13:17,148 --> 00:13:18,548 You are a determined... 157 00:13:18,868 --> 00:13:20,748 and big-hearted person. 158 00:13:22,548 --> 00:13:23,828 We shall do as you suggested. 159 00:13:25,668 --> 00:13:26,668 Dismiss! 160 00:13:27,868 --> 00:13:28,908 Thank you, my Lord! 161 00:13:37,428 --> 00:13:39,588 Li Rui Pavilion and the West Battalion bagged two prizes. 162 00:13:39,828 --> 00:13:41,428 You've done a good job, Fei Yan. 163 00:13:41,508 --> 00:13:42,548 Thank you, father. 164 00:13:42,748 --> 00:13:44,388 As a member of Yuan family, 165 00:13:44,459 --> 00:13:46,614 it is my duty to do my best for Yuan family. 166 00:13:48,000 --> 00:13:48,935 Fei Qing. 167 00:13:49,469 --> 00:13:50,309 Father. 168 00:13:50,427 --> 00:13:53,787 Song Ming Lei is such an exceptional talent. 169 00:13:54,668 --> 00:13:55,748 You were right about him. 170 00:13:56,028 --> 00:13:57,508 -Thank you, father. -That's right, father. 171 00:13:57,668 --> 00:13:59,468 I told Brother Fei Qing that... 172 00:13:59,548 --> 00:14:02,308 Song Ming Lei will surely be the future of the West Battalion. 173 00:14:06,400 --> 00:14:07,400 Let's go. 174 00:14:08,588 --> 00:14:10,668 Three champions! 175 00:14:10,724 --> 00:14:13,004 Three champions! 176 00:14:13,051 --> 00:14:14,851 Mu Jin predicted everything. 177 00:14:15,188 --> 00:14:16,708 Let's go back and tell her the good news. 178 00:14:16,771 --> 00:14:18,091 -Let's go! -Let's go! 179 00:14:21,004 --> 00:14:21,844 My Lord. 180 00:14:21,996 --> 00:14:23,956 That's all I saw and heard. 181 00:14:24,280 --> 00:14:26,680 Ms. Mu Jin is truly a genius. 182 00:14:27,280 --> 00:14:28,320 Alright. 183 00:14:28,885 --> 00:14:29,791 You may leave. 184 00:14:30,000 --> 00:14:30,880 Yes. 185 00:14:34,840 --> 00:14:37,040 The leader of the Six Child. 186 00:14:53,996 --> 00:14:55,316 I knew it. 187 00:14:56,400 --> 00:14:57,428 The duke... 188 00:14:57,920 --> 00:14:59,960 is going to put Xiao Wu Yi in important positions. 189 00:15:00,116 --> 00:15:02,596 The duke also praised Yuan Fei Yan a lot. 190 00:15:02,940 --> 00:15:04,020 As long as she's around, 191 00:15:05,120 --> 00:15:06,880 she'll surely help Yuan Fei Qing... 192 00:15:06,916 --> 00:15:08,836 hold on to the West Battalion. 193 00:15:10,097 --> 00:15:11,866 The West Battalion should belong to my child! 194 00:15:12,497 --> 00:15:13,500 Madam Lian. 195 00:15:13,897 --> 00:15:18,337 Ms. Yuan is actually of marriageable age now. 196 00:15:23,737 --> 00:15:25,697 Prepare the writing tools. 197 00:15:26,097 --> 00:15:27,777 I'm going to write a letter... 198 00:15:29,697 --> 00:15:31,217 to my sister. 199 00:15:31,320 --> 00:15:32,377 Yes. 200 00:15:35,657 --> 00:15:36,697 Everyone is here. 201 00:15:36,857 --> 00:15:38,457 Chu Hua, what are you doing here? 202 00:15:38,600 --> 00:15:39,920 Congratulations to the three champions. 203 00:15:39,977 --> 00:15:42,697 I specially bought this wine for the celebration. 204 00:15:42,960 --> 00:15:44,880 -Come and sit down. -Look. 205 00:15:45,009 --> 00:15:47,289 We're just running low on wine. 206 00:15:47,857 --> 00:15:50,587 Your wine came just in time. 207 00:15:50,760 --> 00:15:52,560 -Come. Sit down. -Sit down. 208 00:15:52,817 --> 00:15:54,377 Sit down, Chu Hua. 209 00:15:55,137 --> 00:15:57,057 Chief, look. 210 00:15:57,141 --> 00:15:58,181 What a big jar of wine. 211 00:15:58,246 --> 00:15:59,966 Yes, we can drink as much as we want now. 212 00:16:00,071 --> 00:16:01,751 I can't believe... 213 00:16:01,977 --> 00:16:04,057 Xiao Wu Yi bagged three prizes at one go. 214 00:16:04,137 --> 00:16:06,377 Me too. I can't believe it... 215 00:16:06,457 --> 00:16:08,257 I actually made 50 taels. 216 00:16:08,377 --> 00:16:09,937 That's a lot of money. 217 00:16:09,981 --> 00:16:11,621 Jin Xiu, how do you plan... 218 00:16:11,657 --> 00:16:12,777 to spend all that money? 219 00:16:12,984 --> 00:16:15,784 If I were you, I'd use it to buy expensive fabrics... 220 00:16:15,828 --> 00:16:16,708 and beauty products. 221 00:16:16,757 --> 00:16:18,277 I'd buy 3 boxes of them. 222 00:16:18,377 --> 00:16:20,737 Then I'd groom up and look pretty every day. 223 00:16:21,071 --> 00:16:22,071 Stop daydreaming. 224 00:16:22,120 --> 00:16:24,040 It's a shame Jin Xiu is a girl. 225 00:16:24,177 --> 00:16:26,817 Otherwise, she could join the Martial Examination with Brother Fei Yan. 226 00:16:26,897 --> 00:16:29,577 Yes. If only Jin Xiu is a man, 227 00:16:29,697 --> 00:16:31,897 she'd surely become the Martial Art Scholar, right? 228 00:16:32,080 --> 00:16:35,560 Brother Ming Lei, you wrote so well. 229 00:16:35,737 --> 00:16:37,337 I owe it to Mu Jin. 230 00:16:37,991 --> 00:16:39,671 Mu Jin, you are the one... 231 00:16:39,737 --> 00:16:40,737 who deserves the prize. 232 00:16:40,857 --> 00:16:43,817 Your essay explained your ideology very well. 233 00:16:44,151 --> 00:16:46,311 I can never be as good as you. 234 00:16:46,520 --> 00:16:48,760 You're the duke's aide now. 235 00:16:48,911 --> 00:16:51,151 I'm sure you'll become his secretary in a few years. 236 00:16:51,280 --> 00:16:53,600 Secretary? What position is that? 237 00:16:53,809 --> 00:16:56,049 It's a position below military advisor. 238 00:16:56,640 --> 00:16:59,733 Doesn't that mean he'll be a great strategist soon? 239 00:16:59,977 --> 00:17:01,857 Right! 240 00:17:08,417 --> 00:17:09,297 Jin Xiu. 241 00:17:10,377 --> 00:17:12,257 Jin Xiu, what are you doing here? 242 00:17:17,137 --> 00:17:18,177 What's the matter? 243 00:17:20,737 --> 00:17:21,657 Mu Jin. 244 00:17:23,057 --> 00:17:24,371 Do you think I'm hardworking? 245 00:17:25,657 --> 00:17:26,777 Yes, you're very hardworking. 246 00:17:26,857 --> 00:17:29,057 That's why you emerged as the champion in the tournament. 247 00:17:31,257 --> 00:17:32,297 Yes. 248 00:17:33,630 --> 00:17:35,732 It's just 50 taels. 249 00:17:36,897 --> 00:17:38,417 No matter how good I am, 250 00:17:38,737 --> 00:17:40,657 I can only be a high ranking Martial Art Maiden. 251 00:17:42,600 --> 00:17:45,720 Our two brothers won because of you. 252 00:17:46,417 --> 00:17:49,177 You even took out "The General's Garden" which I wasn't even aware of. 253 00:17:51,000 --> 00:17:53,400 Yet, you're still a maid in the General Affairs Bureau. 254 00:17:56,217 --> 00:17:57,737 Are the two of us... 255 00:17:58,680 --> 00:18:00,400 destined to be unsuccessful forever? 256 00:18:01,857 --> 00:18:04,617 Jin Xiu, it's alright. 257 00:18:05,137 --> 00:18:06,457 As long as we're alive, 258 00:18:06,617 --> 00:18:08,537 tomorrow will always be better. 259 00:18:10,737 --> 00:18:11,977 But I can't accept this. 260 00:18:14,097 --> 00:18:15,177 I can't accept this. 261 00:18:16,334 --> 00:18:19,294 I can't accept this! 262 00:18:21,097 --> 00:18:22,057 Jin Xiu. 263 00:18:52,097 --> 00:18:54,657 I came to tell you that... 264 00:18:55,777 --> 00:18:57,377 I'm the champion in the martial art tournament. 265 00:19:00,017 --> 00:19:03,817 But that doesn't make any difference. 266 00:19:05,457 --> 00:19:07,457 My future is still full of uncertainty. 267 00:19:19,417 --> 00:19:20,697 Today, 268 00:19:22,657 --> 00:19:24,186 you're still not here. 269 00:19:43,817 --> 00:19:46,217 Why must you pretend to be a stranger... 270 00:19:48,017 --> 00:19:49,777 outside of this place? 271 00:19:53,337 --> 00:19:54,408 Or have you... 272 00:19:56,777 --> 00:19:58,288 forgotten about me? 273 00:20:20,857 --> 00:20:21,897 Your Majesty. 274 00:20:39,737 --> 00:20:40,737 Your Majesty. 275 00:20:41,017 --> 00:20:42,297 Some time ago, 276 00:20:42,417 --> 00:20:44,937 when King Zhuang came to the capital with his queen, 277 00:20:45,737 --> 00:20:48,134 his queen mentioned to me that... 278 00:20:48,817 --> 00:20:51,617 their crown prince has come to age... 279 00:20:51,760 --> 00:20:55,000 and that they hope that Your Majesty grant him marriage. 280 00:20:56,760 --> 00:20:59,560 The last time I saw that child, he was only 8-9 years old. 281 00:20:59,817 --> 00:21:01,777 So he's of marriageable age now? 282 00:21:01,883 --> 00:21:02,928 Yes. 283 00:21:03,577 --> 00:21:05,577 Time really flies. 284 00:21:06,777 --> 00:21:11,737 I have a good suggestion for Your Majesty. 285 00:21:12,457 --> 00:21:15,577 It's the daughter of Yuan Qing Jiang's first wife, Yuan Fei Yan. 286 00:21:16,632 --> 00:21:22,512 Although she's not my sister's child, 287 00:21:23,137 --> 00:21:25,017 she's a graceful and beautiful lady. 288 00:21:25,417 --> 00:21:27,977 She's perfect for the crown prince. 289 00:21:29,857 --> 00:21:31,817 Is she really beautiful? 290 00:21:36,617 --> 00:21:39,657 Since the passing of Fu Yu's wife, 291 00:21:40,857 --> 00:21:42,657 he has been alone. 292 00:21:43,737 --> 00:21:46,993 Fu Che already has 3 sons and 4 daughters. 293 00:21:47,177 --> 00:21:49,577 Yet, Fu Yu is still childless. 294 00:21:49,777 --> 00:21:51,217 A beautiful lady like her... 295 00:21:52,817 --> 00:21:55,697 will be perfect for Fu Yu. 296 00:22:00,337 --> 00:22:02,497 You are right, Your Majesty. 297 00:22:08,697 --> 00:22:10,417 Since you're busy with work, 298 00:22:10,657 --> 00:22:12,977 I shall excuse myself. 299 00:22:42,408 --> 00:22:43,808 The empress... 300 00:22:43,940 --> 00:22:46,340 might be trying to be helpful, 301 00:22:46,486 --> 00:22:48,646 but she's always setting people up unwisely. 302 00:22:49,697 --> 00:22:52,217 Your Majesty, I don't understand. 303 00:22:54,901 --> 00:22:57,341 Although Fu Yu is not the empress' child, 304 00:22:57,930 --> 00:23:01,010 he has been respectful towards her. 305 00:23:01,737 --> 00:23:02,977 Now, it's time he gets a new wife. 306 00:23:03,070 --> 00:23:05,550 At a time like this, if I betroth Yuan Fei Yan... 307 00:23:06,128 --> 00:23:08,808 to Fu Yu, 308 00:23:08,876 --> 00:23:10,476 the marriage will relieve the tension between Yuan and Dou families... 309 00:23:10,535 --> 00:23:12,655 and benefit all parties. 310 00:23:14,817 --> 00:23:16,897 Your Majesty is wiser indeed. 311 00:23:18,537 --> 00:23:20,977 I'd love to have a few more years of supper... 312 00:23:21,857 --> 00:23:23,537 in this Royal Study. 313 00:23:23,577 --> 00:23:26,097 But when can Duke Yuan and Prime Minister Dou stop competing? 314 00:23:26,136 --> 00:23:27,616 This is so tiring. 315 00:23:34,217 --> 00:23:35,217 Your Majesty. 316 00:23:48,177 --> 00:23:50,537 I command 100,000 soldiers of Yuan family... 317 00:23:54,997 --> 00:23:57,197 and I'm trusted by both the 3rd prince... 318 00:23:58,616 --> 00:24:00,616 and Empress Lian. 319 00:24:01,520 --> 00:24:03,720 The emperor has been guarding against me... 320 00:24:04,296 --> 00:24:05,736 for 10 years. 321 00:24:08,016 --> 00:24:11,536 Now that your eldest brother has returned to Zi Yuan, 322 00:24:13,216 --> 00:24:17,616 His Majesty is growing increasingly suspicious of me. 323 00:24:19,303 --> 00:24:20,743 Father, why are you... 324 00:24:20,920 --> 00:24:22,840 telling me this today? 325 00:24:24,172 --> 00:24:25,172 Today, 326 00:24:25,772 --> 00:24:27,212 the emperor ordered to... 327 00:24:28,552 --> 00:24:30,912 betroth you to the 4th prince, 328 00:24:32,062 --> 00:24:33,382 Xuan Fu Yu. 329 00:24:43,822 --> 00:24:44,822 Father. 330 00:24:45,422 --> 00:24:46,702 Is that... 331 00:24:48,022 --> 00:24:49,222 real? 332 00:24:52,040 --> 00:24:54,600 The 4th prince is old enough to be my father. 333 00:24:55,540 --> 00:24:58,540 How could you bear to marry me to him? 334 00:25:07,862 --> 00:25:09,502 We're all motherless. 335 00:25:09,839 --> 00:25:12,479 But why must my brother and I sacrifice so much? 336 00:25:13,342 --> 00:25:16,622 Why do you always favour Yuan Fei Bai? 337 00:25:17,480 --> 00:25:20,200 Isn't he just the child of a lowly servant? 338 00:25:20,262 --> 00:25:21,262 How dare you! 339 00:25:26,022 --> 00:25:26,982 Go ahead. 340 00:25:29,542 --> 00:25:30,822 To you, 341 00:25:32,982 --> 00:25:35,102 I'm just a pawn. 342 00:25:37,182 --> 00:25:39,062 In fact, I'm a sacrificed pawn. 343 00:25:56,422 --> 00:25:58,942 What a good strategy to kill three birds with one stone. 344 00:26:00,342 --> 00:26:01,582 Your Majesty. 345 00:26:03,302 --> 00:26:05,142 You are giving me a hard time. 346 00:26:07,302 --> 00:26:08,342 Yes. 347 00:26:11,262 --> 00:26:14,222 Under the pretext of granting marriage, 348 00:26:15,014 --> 00:26:18,334 His Majesty is sowing discord between you and the 3rd prince... 349 00:26:18,622 --> 00:26:21,502 as well as the 4th prince and Dou Ying Hua... 350 00:26:21,702 --> 00:26:24,582 while testing you to see whether you are loyal to the 3rd prince... 351 00:26:25,262 --> 00:26:26,502 or him. 352 00:26:30,262 --> 00:26:32,222 I've done Fei Yan wrong. 353 00:26:46,182 --> 00:26:47,862 The selection of the Martial Art Scholar is closing in. 354 00:26:47,942 --> 00:26:49,822 Granting marriage to Fu Yu at a time like this... 355 00:26:51,017 --> 00:26:52,497 Empress Lian... 356 00:26:52,542 --> 00:26:54,382 is plotting to make Dou Ying Hua... 357 00:26:54,462 --> 00:26:56,462 suspect that we have dealings with Yuan Qing Jiang. 358 00:26:56,862 --> 00:26:57,742 Brother. 359 00:26:59,182 --> 00:27:00,542 What should we do next? 360 00:27:00,782 --> 00:27:01,782 My sister. 361 00:27:02,902 --> 00:27:04,102 Actually, 362 00:27:04,742 --> 00:27:06,662 it's already meaningless... 363 00:27:07,302 --> 00:27:09,222 to compete with Empress Lian. 364 00:27:10,702 --> 00:27:13,822 It's time we take action. 365 00:27:17,582 --> 00:27:19,382 Yes, we can't wait any longer. 366 00:27:21,955 --> 00:27:23,155 This time of the year... 367 00:27:23,233 --> 00:27:25,073 is when the cherry blossom blooms. 368 00:27:25,136 --> 00:27:26,421 It's so beautiful. 369 00:27:26,534 --> 00:27:27,974 -Yes. -Look. 370 00:27:40,872 --> 00:27:43,352 Isn't it pretty? 371 00:27:43,760 --> 00:27:45,640 It puts me in a good mood. 372 00:27:53,760 --> 00:27:55,000 It's so beautiful. 373 00:27:55,386 --> 00:27:56,586 Look at that side. 374 00:28:01,360 --> 00:28:02,880 It's so beautiful. 375 00:28:39,928 --> 00:28:41,288 Isn't this Young Lord Fei Jue? 376 00:28:41,440 --> 00:28:43,480 We need to stay away from him. 377 00:28:43,848 --> 00:28:45,088 It's fine if he's just lost. 378 00:28:45,280 --> 00:28:47,320 But he attacks and kills whenever he's in bad mood. 379 00:28:47,368 --> 00:28:48,368 It's really scary. 380 00:28:48,432 --> 00:28:49,806 Getting hit isn't that bad. 381 00:28:49,848 --> 00:28:51,528 If he takes a liking to you... 382 00:28:51,603 --> 00:28:52,683 and makes you his concubine, 383 00:28:52,728 --> 00:28:54,968 you'll have to go to the faraway Gong Yue Country with him. 384 00:29:09,608 --> 00:29:11,368 Don't let him see us! 385 00:29:45,328 --> 00:29:46,408 The scent of ‎sophora flower. 386 00:29:46,520 --> 00:29:48,320 I finally found you! 387 00:29:48,760 --> 00:29:51,160 You remember me, Young Lord Fei Jue? 388 00:29:52,008 --> 00:29:54,368 Don't tell me you're here to get your revenge. 389 00:29:55,288 --> 00:29:56,728 Good men don't fight with women. 390 00:29:58,528 --> 00:29:59,608 You smell so good. 391 00:30:07,488 --> 00:30:08,488 Young Lord Fei Jue. 392 00:30:09,608 --> 00:30:11,768 What do you think of this year's plum? 393 00:30:14,728 --> 00:30:17,288 So it's not because of poor sense of direction. 394 00:30:17,688 --> 00:30:19,368 It's just because of a severe eye disease. 395 00:30:19,808 --> 00:30:21,368 Poor thing. 396 00:30:32,648 --> 00:30:33,608 Let's go. 397 00:30:38,128 --> 00:30:40,448 Shouldn't you tell me your name this time? 398 00:30:42,088 --> 00:30:44,328 I was named after a flower... 399 00:30:44,383 --> 00:30:46,583 like the cherry blossom. My name is Mu Jin (hibiscus). 400 00:30:46,928 --> 00:30:49,528 The colour of hibiscus is similar to that of cherry blossom. 401 00:30:49,648 --> 00:30:50,728 It's red as well. 402 00:30:50,968 --> 00:30:52,888 I hope you'll remember, Young Lord Fei Jue. 403 00:30:55,248 --> 00:30:57,368 Which department do you serve? 404 00:30:57,568 --> 00:30:58,768 Young Lord Fei Jue. 405 00:30:58,848 --> 00:31:00,288 I work in the General Affairs Bureau. 406 00:31:06,248 --> 00:31:07,808 Young Lord Fei Jue! 407 00:31:08,008 --> 00:31:09,328 Wake up, Young Lord Fei Jue! 408 00:31:09,408 --> 00:31:10,448 Are you alright, Young Lord Fei Jue? 409 00:31:10,496 --> 00:31:11,496 Young Lord Fei Jue! 410 00:31:17,968 --> 00:31:18,928 Mu Jin. 411 00:31:19,688 --> 00:31:21,448 Why did bring back a man? 412 00:31:23,648 --> 00:31:25,648 This is Young Lord Fei Jue. 413 00:31:26,768 --> 00:31:28,824 He just fainted all of a sudden. 414 00:31:29,088 --> 00:31:30,648 So I brought him back. 415 00:31:34,288 --> 00:31:36,088 If anything bad happens to him here, 416 00:31:36,368 --> 00:31:38,208 we'll really get flogged to death. 417 00:32:51,928 --> 00:32:52,968 Greetings, Ms. Yuan. 418 00:32:54,408 --> 00:32:55,328 You're here. 419 00:32:57,448 --> 00:32:59,688 How may I help you? 420 00:33:03,288 --> 00:33:04,568 Today, the emperor... 421 00:33:05,048 --> 00:33:07,528 ordered to betroth me to the 4th prince. 422 00:33:12,208 --> 00:33:13,088 Then... 423 00:33:15,208 --> 00:33:17,728 Congratulations, Ms. Yuan. 424 00:33:18,888 --> 00:33:19,768 But... 425 00:33:20,808 --> 00:33:23,328 But since the day you saved my life, 426 00:33:25,720 --> 00:33:28,642 I've been in love with you. 427 00:33:45,528 --> 00:33:47,408 I lost my mother at a young age... 428 00:33:48,928 --> 00:33:50,688 and my father was always away from home. 429 00:33:51,968 --> 00:33:53,951 My brother entered the palace as a hostage when he was still a child. 430 00:33:55,599 --> 00:33:57,279 I've been a pampered child. 431 00:33:57,848 --> 00:33:59,528 Yet, I don't have a real family. 432 00:34:01,528 --> 00:34:02,648 I was hoping... 433 00:34:03,744 --> 00:34:06,024 to meet the love of my life... 434 00:34:06,680 --> 00:34:08,240 and build my own family. 435 00:34:10,528 --> 00:34:11,808 -Then I met you. -Ms. Yuan. 436 00:34:11,928 --> 00:34:13,766 -I must say it before it's too late. -Ms. Yuan. 437 00:34:17,328 --> 00:34:18,408 This... 438 00:34:19,208 --> 00:34:21,208 isn't the right time to talk about this. 439 00:34:32,760 --> 00:34:33,755 Alright then. 440 00:34:36,440 --> 00:34:37,840 Meet me at 9 pm... 441 00:34:38,440 --> 00:34:41,560 at Li Rui Pavilion tonight. 442 00:35:08,320 --> 00:35:09,240 Who is that? 443 00:35:18,808 --> 00:35:20,075 You tailed me again. 444 00:35:21,328 --> 00:35:22,648 Forgive me. 445 00:35:35,768 --> 00:35:36,688 Young Lord Fei Jue. 446 00:35:36,768 --> 00:35:38,008 If you don't mind, 447 00:35:38,120 --> 00:35:39,480 eat this with some water. 448 00:35:41,496 --> 00:35:42,896 You need to eat it slowly. 449 00:35:43,688 --> 00:35:44,888 Is this even edible? 450 00:35:46,608 --> 00:35:49,288 I told you to eat it slowly with water. 451 00:35:56,440 --> 00:35:57,320 Who's that? 452 00:36:01,616 --> 00:36:02,536 Young Lord Fei Jue! 453 00:36:03,328 --> 00:36:04,128 You... 454 00:36:06,063 --> 00:36:07,143 Mu Jin. 455 00:36:07,488 --> 00:36:09,826 Young Lord Fei Jue, this is my sister Bi Ying. 456 00:36:10,008 --> 00:36:11,488 Bi Ying is ill. 457 00:36:11,640 --> 00:36:12,840 Don't scare her. 458 00:36:21,535 --> 00:36:23,735 You're here, Guo Er Ren. 459 00:37:03,800 --> 00:37:04,920 I won't go. 460 00:37:07,168 --> 00:37:09,008 Since you won't go, 461 00:37:09,288 --> 00:37:11,208 should I... 462 00:37:11,303 --> 00:37:13,783 send Ms. Bi Ying to Ms. Yuan... 463 00:37:14,080 --> 00:37:16,827 or tell Yuan Qing Jiang her real identity? 464 00:37:20,360 --> 00:37:21,320 I dare you to! 465 00:37:21,808 --> 00:37:23,008 Even if I die, 466 00:37:23,520 --> 00:37:25,200 someone else will take over. 467 00:37:46,568 --> 00:37:47,875 Thank you, Young Lord. 468 00:37:56,688 --> 00:37:57,568 Young Lord Fei Jue. 469 00:37:58,474 --> 00:37:59,834 Please stop going to the General Affairs Bureau... 470 00:37:59,895 --> 00:38:00,815 to meet those girls again. 471 00:38:01,080 --> 00:38:02,360 Since they saved you today, 472 00:38:02,800 --> 00:38:04,880 you can just repay them in the future. 473 00:38:05,240 --> 00:38:08,080 Mu Tou Hua is the nicest person to me here in Zi Yuan. 474 00:38:08,551 --> 00:38:10,471 I saw it very clearly back in the drill ground. 475 00:38:10,692 --> 00:38:12,052 She's no ordinary woman. 476 00:38:12,128 --> 00:38:14,008 Even the duke noticed her. 477 00:38:14,061 --> 00:38:15,261 Although she is still powerless... 478 00:38:15,298 --> 00:38:16,858 and her stand is still unknown to us, 479 00:38:17,007 --> 00:38:19,607 before you obtain the power to protect yourself, 480 00:38:19,902 --> 00:38:21,182 you should stay away from her. 481 00:38:21,250 --> 00:38:24,810 Guo Er Ren, you're too cautious. 482 00:38:25,408 --> 00:38:27,328 -Don't you feel tired? -Young Lord Fei Jue. 483 00:38:27,808 --> 00:38:29,808 We came to the Central Plain in order to learn. 484 00:38:29,991 --> 00:38:32,231 We're bound to return to Gong Yue Country. 485 00:38:33,104 --> 00:38:34,184 As such, before that, 486 00:38:34,255 --> 00:38:35,935 please do not attract troubles. 487 00:38:37,648 --> 00:38:38,696 Do you hear me? 488 00:38:39,360 --> 00:38:40,400 Do you hear me? 489 00:38:45,048 --> 00:38:46,608 Let's go and train. 490 00:38:48,560 --> 00:38:49,680 Do you hear me? 491 00:38:56,768 --> 00:38:57,888 Do you know? 492 00:38:58,208 --> 00:38:59,888 The first time I met Brother Ming Lei, 493 00:39:00,029 --> 00:39:01,589 I knew that he's extraordinary. 494 00:39:01,648 --> 00:39:02,528 As expected, 495 00:39:02,888 --> 00:39:04,194 he earned the trust of the duke. 496 00:39:06,008 --> 00:39:08,288 Just take your medicine already. 497 00:39:08,568 --> 00:39:10,008 I need to prepare dinner. 498 00:39:15,448 --> 00:39:17,318 You're here, Brother Ming Lei. 499 00:39:21,800 --> 00:39:22,920 You came at the perfect time. 500 00:39:23,088 --> 00:39:24,328 It's time for Bi Ying to take her medicine. 501 00:39:24,382 --> 00:39:25,822 I'll leave this to you. 502 00:39:25,871 --> 00:39:27,117 I need to prepare dinner. 503 00:40:36,680 --> 00:40:37,920 Thank you, Brother Ming Lei. 504 00:40:53,528 --> 00:40:54,408 What's the matter? 505 00:41:13,040 --> 00:41:14,040 Brother Ming Lei. 506 00:41:14,840 --> 00:41:16,680 I made these shoes for you. 507 00:41:32,288 --> 00:41:33,208 I'm fine. 508 00:41:36,528 --> 00:41:39,328 You shouldn't be doing these menial works. 509 00:41:39,808 --> 00:41:43,848 No. I'm happy to do things for you. 510 00:41:51,128 --> 00:41:52,168 Look. 511 00:41:52,381 --> 00:41:54,621 I secretly embroidered some clouds on the shoe pads. 512 00:41:54,992 --> 00:41:56,192 With this, 513 00:41:56,320 --> 00:41:57,960 you will steadily rise to success. 514 00:42:37,168 --> 00:42:38,368 I promise that... 515 00:42:38,968 --> 00:42:40,368 I will give you... 516 00:42:40,888 --> 00:42:42,488 the best life ever. 517 00:43:20,528 --> 00:43:21,328 Brother Ming Lei. 518 00:43:24,808 --> 00:43:26,648 Why didn't you spend more time with Bi Ying? 519 00:43:30,848 --> 00:43:31,808 I need to go. 520 00:43:32,720 --> 00:43:34,880 But Bi Ying needs you. 521 00:43:37,648 --> 00:43:39,728 Bi Ying will always be my dear sister. 522 00:43:41,768 --> 00:43:44,759 Mu Jin, I want both you and Bi Ying to live well. 523 00:43:46,528 --> 00:43:47,648 I'm going back. 524 00:43:47,952 --> 00:43:49,112 Goodbye, Brother Ming Lei.