1 00:00:06,710 --> 00:00:14,990 Timing and Subtitles brought to you by ⚔ Jin Xin Si Yu ✾ Team @ Viki.com 2 00:00:18,480 --> 00:00:23,120 ♫ Wearing peach blossom makeup, I boil tea over the stove ♫ 3 00:00:23,120 --> 00:00:27,480 ♫ With a pure heart, I embroider the brocade of time ♫ 4 00:00:27,480 --> 00:00:31,720 ♫ On the short paper, affection flows in the silent moonlight ♫ 5 00:00:31,720 --> 00:00:35,840 ♫ I only wish that by my side, is my love ♫ 6 00:00:37,000 --> 00:00:41,540 ♫ Cool autumn wind blowing, I gaze far leaning against the railing ♫ 7 00:00:41,540 --> 00:00:45,860 ♫ Sunset glow over the green hill, in formation wild geese are flying ♫ 8 00:00:45,860 --> 00:00:50,199 ♫ Covering a thousand miles on horseback, for whom is he longing ♫ 9 00:00:50,199 --> 00:00:53,959 ♫ He returned home in dreams ♫ 10 00:00:53,959 --> 00:00:58,620 ♫ I will never forget that you held my hands ♫ 11 00:00:58,620 --> 00:01:03,180 ♫ In your warm palms, we braved winds and waves ♫ 12 00:01:03,180 --> 00:01:08,379 ♫ Unexpectedly, after we traveled so far and turned grey-haired ♫ 13 00:01:08,379 --> 00:01:12,260 ♫ I am still by your side ♫ 14 00:01:12,260 --> 00:01:16,979 ♫ Hearts burning, we look into each other's eyes ♫ 15 00:01:16,979 --> 00:01:21,660 ♫ Feelings overflowing, they don't need to be hid ♫ 16 00:01:21,660 --> 00:01:27,100 ♫ No matter how time passes and life changes ♫ 17 00:01:27,100 --> 00:01:31,860 ♫ Together, we will grow old ♫ 18 00:01:31,860 --> 00:01:37,000 [The Sword and the Brocade] 19 00:01:37,000 --> 00:01:39,580 [Episode 4] 20 00:01:40,440 --> 00:01:43,340 Why did the Wang Family suddenly change their mind? 21 00:01:43,340 --> 00:01:48,300 Didn't they say they wanted Erniang to marry into their family? 22 00:01:49,900 --> 00:01:51,700 Who knows? 23 00:01:51,700 --> 00:01:54,660 Madam Jiang visited us all of a sudden yesterday 24 00:01:54,660 --> 00:01:56,579 and said that they wanted Shiyi instead. 25 00:01:56,579 --> 00:01:58,179 I told them I'd think about it. 26 00:01:58,179 --> 00:02:00,680 But they seemed to be very determined about marrying Shiyi, 27 00:02:00,680 --> 00:02:06,159 saying they'd agree to any terms as long as Shiyi is willing to marry. 28 00:02:06,159 --> 00:02:08,339 No matter who marries into the Wang Family, 29 00:02:08,339 --> 00:02:11,560 it'd be a great effort made for Zhun's marriage. 30 00:02:12,060 --> 00:02:15,400 It's just that Shiyi has been involved since that day. 31 00:02:15,400 --> 00:02:17,040 I'm afraid... 32 00:02:17,040 --> 00:02:19,920 I think it's actually better. 33 00:02:19,920 --> 00:02:24,000 Shiyi is an independent-minded woman, who is hard to control. 34 00:02:24,000 --> 00:02:28,600 We may as well just marry Shiyi off to the Wang Family as they want. 35 00:02:28,600 --> 00:02:30,760 As for what happened that day, 36 00:02:30,760 --> 00:02:33,330 as long as Concubine Lv is in my hands, 37 00:02:33,330 --> 00:02:36,220 I'm sure she'll keep quiet. 38 00:02:37,120 --> 00:02:38,760 Fine. 39 00:02:39,400 --> 00:02:42,840 At the moment, Zhun's marriage matters the most. 40 00:02:43,780 --> 00:02:46,980 If we lose the support of the Jiangs, 41 00:02:46,980 --> 00:02:49,300 it'd be no use no matter 42 00:02:49,300 --> 00:02:52,100 which sister marries into our family. 43 00:02:52,100 --> 00:02:57,380 Erniang has been sending over some small gadgets lately. 44 00:02:57,380 --> 00:02:59,500 Zhun likes them a lot. 45 00:02:59,500 --> 00:03:02,280 I guess it's destiny. 46 00:03:03,700 --> 00:03:05,840 Then it's settled. 47 00:03:15,020 --> 00:03:17,500 My Lord! 48 00:03:17,500 --> 00:03:19,680 Qingtong. 49 00:03:19,680 --> 00:03:21,400 My Lord! 50 00:03:21,400 --> 00:03:22,559 What are you doing? 51 00:03:22,559 --> 00:03:24,440 - Rise! - My Lord! 52 00:03:24,440 --> 00:03:26,640 My Lord! 53 00:03:26,640 --> 00:03:28,940 My Lord! I'm begging you! 54 00:03:28,940 --> 00:03:30,119 Please don't! 55 00:03:30,119 --> 00:03:33,440 Please don't marry Shiyi off to that Wang Yu! 56 00:03:33,440 --> 00:03:39,020 All the people in the capital know what kind person he is, My Lord! 57 00:03:39,020 --> 00:03:41,740 If Shiyi marries him, 58 00:03:41,740 --> 00:03:45,520 she'll live in utter misery! My Lord! 59 00:03:45,520 --> 00:03:48,120 I don't want her to marry Wang Yu either. 60 00:03:48,120 --> 00:03:51,919 But this marriage matters to the fortune of our entire Luo Family 61 00:03:51,919 --> 00:03:56,279 and Marquis Yongping's Mansion, we can't just cancel it. 62 00:03:56,279 --> 00:04:00,180 My Lord, I've gone through 63 00:04:00,180 --> 00:04:06,700 all the hardships in Yuhang for the last three years. 64 00:04:06,700 --> 00:04:11,340 But, My Lord, Shiyi is your daughter for God's sake! 65 00:04:11,340 --> 00:04:15,539 Will you just sit back and watch her life being destroyed? 66 00:04:15,539 --> 00:04:17,059 My Lord! Please! 67 00:04:17,059 --> 00:04:20,660 For old times' sake, 68 00:04:20,660 --> 00:04:23,579 please help Shiyi, My Lord! 69 00:04:23,579 --> 00:04:25,719 My Lord, I'm begging you! 70 00:04:25,719 --> 00:04:27,880 My Lord! 71 00:04:27,880 --> 00:04:30,681 My Lord, I'm begging you! 72 00:04:30,681 --> 00:04:35,280 - I'm begging you! - I'll go discuss it with my wife. 73 00:04:35,280 --> 00:04:36,600 Rise! Please rise! 74 00:04:36,600 --> 00:04:38,680 Come on! Rise! 75 00:05:08,480 --> 00:05:10,620 My Lord, you are back. 76 00:05:13,460 --> 00:05:16,720 My Lady, sit down. 77 00:05:25,470 --> 00:05:27,380 My Lady, 78 00:05:27,380 --> 00:05:32,940 I think we should cancel the marriage arrangement 79 00:05:32,940 --> 00:05:35,600 with Duke Mao's Mansion. 80 00:05:44,020 --> 00:05:49,520 My Lord, the future of Zhun and the Luo Family 81 00:05:49,520 --> 00:05:52,680 all depends on this marriage. 82 00:05:52,680 --> 00:05:55,880 How can we cancel it? 83 00:05:55,880 --> 00:05:59,579 But that Wang Yu is an infamous playboy. 84 00:05:59,579 --> 00:06:02,839 He... He's not only a frequenter of those entertainment venues, 85 00:06:02,839 --> 00:06:05,419 but also a ruthless and cruel bully! 86 00:06:05,419 --> 00:06:09,600 How can you push my daughter into an abyss of pain? 87 00:06:10,340 --> 00:06:12,100 Abyss of pain? 88 00:06:12,100 --> 00:06:15,980 All my dowries have been used to help out our family these years! 89 00:06:15,980 --> 00:06:19,200 I can't believe you still don't trust me! 90 00:06:23,300 --> 00:06:27,640 I didn't mean that. 91 00:06:27,640 --> 00:06:29,800 I just... 92 00:06:39,380 --> 00:06:43,000 My Lord, as a concubine's daughter, 93 00:06:43,000 --> 00:06:48,220 it's bliss for her that she can marry into the Wang Family 94 00:06:48,220 --> 00:06:49,900 and become the wife of Duke Mao! 95 00:06:49,900 --> 00:06:52,980 It's a great bliss! 96 00:06:52,980 --> 00:06:55,999 It makes sense, 97 00:06:55,999 --> 00:07:01,019 and I know you are thinking of Zhun and our Luo Family. 98 00:07:01,019 --> 00:07:03,940 But my daughter isn't willing to marry. 99 00:07:03,940 --> 00:07:09,080 As her father, how can I force her to do it? 100 00:07:13,580 --> 00:07:18,580 Marriage should be arranged by the parents and matchmakers. 101 00:07:18,580 --> 00:07:21,300 It's not up to the children. 102 00:07:22,780 --> 00:07:24,439 My Lord, no worries! 103 00:07:24,439 --> 00:07:29,280 I will convince her to get on that sedan willingly. 104 00:07:42,920 --> 00:07:44,680 Fine. 105 00:07:55,000 --> 00:07:58,440 Shiyi, don't worry too much. 106 00:07:58,440 --> 00:08:00,059 I've begged your father. 107 00:08:00,059 --> 00:08:02,550 After all, you are his daughter, 108 00:08:02,550 --> 00:08:05,680 he won't let you marry that Wang Yu. 109 00:08:05,680 --> 00:08:10,619 Mom, don't you remember that we were sent to Yuhang 110 00:08:10,619 --> 00:08:13,480 right after you had a miscarriage. 111 00:08:13,480 --> 00:08:17,679 Although my father cared about us, he still had to listen to his wife. 112 00:08:17,679 --> 00:08:20,179 Now that this marriage matters to the interests of our family, 113 00:08:20,179 --> 00:08:25,160 it won't be a big deal for him to sacrifice his concubine's daughter. 114 00:08:28,040 --> 00:08:31,999 And I heard that ever since His Lordship came back home for mourning, 115 00:08:31,999 --> 00:08:35,520 our family has been using his wife's dowries for expenses. 116 00:08:35,520 --> 00:08:39,520 I'm afraid that His Lordship can't call the shots now. 117 00:08:45,560 --> 00:08:47,920 Take both of them down! 118 00:08:48,900 --> 00:08:50,600 What? 119 00:08:51,500 --> 00:08:53,480 What? What's... 120 00:08:53,480 --> 00:08:54,539 Your Ladyship! 121 00:08:54,539 --> 00:08:55,700 Your Ladyship! What's going on? 122 00:08:55,700 --> 00:08:58,320 Mother, have we done anything wrong? 123 00:08:59,840 --> 00:09:03,300 You should recognize this, right? 124 00:09:04,220 --> 00:09:05,400 My Lady! 125 00:09:05,400 --> 00:09:10,999 Shiyi, how dare you secretly sell embroidery? 126 00:09:10,999 --> 00:09:14,119 Hasn't our Luo Family provided you enough food and clothes? 127 00:09:14,119 --> 00:09:17,039 Your Ladyship, we'd never dare do that! 128 00:09:17,039 --> 00:09:19,139 It... It's probably a misunderstanding! 129 00:09:19,139 --> 00:09:20,740 Misunderstanding? 130 00:09:20,740 --> 00:09:23,380 The embroidery was retrieved from Xianling Pavilion. 131 00:09:23,380 --> 00:09:25,240 It can't be a mistake! 132 00:09:25,240 --> 00:09:27,080 Mother, I think it's a misunderstanding. 133 00:09:27,080 --> 00:09:29,459 Master Jian of Xianling Pavilion is my teacher. 134 00:09:29,460 --> 00:09:32,999 I just wanted to show her the embroidery to get her instructions. 135 00:09:32,999 --> 00:09:34,119 Fine. 136 00:09:34,119 --> 00:09:36,859 I'll call Master Jian over and ask her! 137 00:09:36,859 --> 00:09:39,460 Your Ladyship! Your Ladyship! 138 00:09:39,460 --> 00:09:42,499 I should be held accountable for this! It's my fault! 139 00:09:42,499 --> 00:09:45,640 It's me... It's me who saw Shiyi's exquisite works 140 00:09:45,640 --> 00:09:47,160 and asked her to sell them for money! 141 00:09:47,160 --> 00:09:48,459 I was being greedy. 142 00:09:48,459 --> 00:09:49,899 Please punish me! 143 00:09:49,899 --> 00:09:51,879 No! It's not true! It's all my fault! 144 00:09:51,879 --> 00:09:54,179 I'm the one who stole Lady Shiyi's embroidery and sold them for money! 145 00:09:54,179 --> 00:09:56,099 Your Ladyship, you should punish me! 146 00:09:56,100 --> 00:09:58,119 What nonsense are you talking about? 147 00:09:58,119 --> 00:10:01,379 Since you've all admitted it, fine! 148 00:10:01,379 --> 00:10:05,880 Guards, flog each of them 20 times! 149 00:10:05,880 --> 00:10:07,780 Mother! 150 00:10:14,140 --> 00:10:15,759 - Nanny Xu. - Yes! 151 00:10:15,799 --> 00:10:18,679 - Count carefully! - Yes! 152 00:10:18,679 --> 00:10:20,800 One! 153 00:10:20,800 --> 00:10:22,460 Mom! 154 00:10:26,680 --> 00:10:28,759 Mother, it was my mistake! 155 00:10:28,759 --> 00:10:31,459 I'm the one who sold the embroidery! They have nothing to do with it! 156 00:10:31,459 --> 00:10:33,060 Two! 157 00:10:34,480 --> 00:10:38,380 Shiyi, you didn't do anything wrong. 158 00:10:38,380 --> 00:10:40,319 How can I punish you? 159 00:10:40,319 --> 00:10:42,579 I was wrong! It's really my fault! 160 00:10:42,579 --> 00:10:44,279 Please punish me instead! 161 00:10:44,279 --> 00:10:46,080 Three! 162 00:10:51,040 --> 00:10:55,200 Shiyi, as your mother, I have 163 00:10:55,200 --> 00:10:57,720 to teach you a lesson today. 164 00:10:57,720 --> 00:11:01,060 Nothing can be done without rules. 165 00:11:01,060 --> 00:11:02,840 Four! 166 00:11:03,420 --> 00:11:05,380 In our Luo Family, 167 00:11:05,380 --> 00:11:07,960 I'm the one who sets the rules! 168 00:11:07,960 --> 00:11:09,800 Five! 169 00:11:18,200 --> 00:11:19,940 Six! 170 00:11:20,940 --> 00:11:22,740 Mother! 171 00:11:25,780 --> 00:11:28,500 I know I made a mistake! 172 00:11:28,500 --> 00:11:32,940 From now on, I will behave myself 173 00:11:32,940 --> 00:11:35,540 and I'll never break the rules again! 174 00:11:51,220 --> 00:11:56,560 Shiyi, I know you are a sensible person. 175 00:11:56,560 --> 00:11:59,080 Then I'll let it go today. 176 00:11:59,080 --> 00:12:03,040 If it happens again, I won't let you off so easily! 177 00:12:11,720 --> 00:12:16,280 [Duke Mao's Mansion] 178 00:12:24,660 --> 00:12:26,460 Sir. 179 00:12:28,180 --> 00:12:29,880 It's burning hot! 180 00:12:31,520 --> 00:12:34,199 You are so clumsy! Get out of here! 181 00:12:34,199 --> 00:12:35,760 Yes. 182 00:12:42,580 --> 00:12:44,819 Mother, the Luo Family has really agreed! 183 00:12:44,819 --> 00:12:49,139 Of course! Have I ever lied to you? 184 00:12:49,139 --> 00:12:50,179 It's great! 185 00:12:50,179 --> 00:12:53,259 You didn't let me down indeed! You love me so much! 186 00:12:53,259 --> 00:12:58,520 But I don't understand why you insist on marrying Luo Shiyi? 187 00:12:58,520 --> 00:13:02,139 Based on your sister, Erniang is witty and smart; 188 00:13:02,139 --> 00:13:05,360 she's the most outstanding one among all her sisters. 189 00:13:05,360 --> 00:13:07,540 What would my sister know? 190 00:13:07,540 --> 00:13:09,220 All right. 191 00:13:10,360 --> 00:13:11,739 Why are you leaving? You won't eat anymore? 192 00:13:11,739 --> 00:13:14,440 I'll marry a beauty soon! I'm full! 193 00:13:15,220 --> 00:13:17,460 Ridiculous! This kid! 194 00:13:33,260 --> 00:13:36,560 Mom, you are seriously injured. 195 00:13:36,560 --> 00:13:39,120 Do not move! 196 00:13:39,120 --> 00:13:41,690 I was just flogged six times. 197 00:13:42,200 --> 00:13:45,580 I'll be better after applying some medicine. 198 00:13:46,520 --> 00:13:49,740 By the way, how's Dongqing? 199 00:13:50,340 --> 00:13:53,740 I've applied medicine for her and let her rest. 200 00:13:55,180 --> 00:13:59,940 Dongqing is such a loyal maid. 201 00:13:59,940 --> 00:14:02,499 You've been treating her like your younger sister. 202 00:14:02,499 --> 00:14:04,460 It's really paid off. 203 00:14:04,460 --> 00:14:07,639 Mother, it was my mistake! 204 00:14:07,639 --> 00:14:11,219 I wasn't cautious enough and let Her Ladyship find out. 205 00:14:11,219 --> 00:14:12,920 I'm sorry I made you suffer! 206 00:14:12,920 --> 00:14:16,780 My Daughter, don't be silly. 207 00:14:16,780 --> 00:14:20,940 I'm the one who brought trouble to you. 208 00:14:20,940 --> 00:14:25,999 Her Ladyship knows that I'm your weakness, 209 00:14:25,999 --> 00:14:29,320 that's why she used me against you. 210 00:14:29,320 --> 00:14:35,160 I feel sorry that I'm so useless that I can't be of any help. 211 00:14:35,160 --> 00:14:38,700 But, Shiyi, I've thought about it. 212 00:14:38,700 --> 00:14:43,980 I can't let you marry off to the Wang Family whatsoever! 213 00:14:43,980 --> 00:14:45,819 Tomorrow morning, 214 00:14:45,819 --> 00:14:49,260 I'll go to Duke Mao's Mansion and talk to Madam Wang. 215 00:14:49,260 --> 00:14:53,139 I'll tell her that you've been suffering from a 216 00:14:53,139 --> 00:14:55,300 coughing problem since you were little. 217 00:14:55,300 --> 00:14:58,820 Maybe it'll make her change her mind. 218 00:14:59,900 --> 00:15:03,279 But I'm also worried that it'd make it difficult 219 00:15:03,279 --> 00:15:06,299 for you to get married in the future. 220 00:15:06,299 --> 00:15:10,200 Mom, you always put me first. 221 00:15:10,200 --> 00:15:11,959 What about yourself? 222 00:15:11,959 --> 00:15:15,759 If you ruin Her Ladyship's plan, she'll never forgive you! 223 00:15:15,759 --> 00:15:20,400 Kid, as long as you are well and happy, 224 00:15:20,400 --> 00:15:23,260 I'd love to do anything. 225 00:15:30,840 --> 00:15:32,280 It's okay. 226 00:15:32,280 --> 00:15:33,979 Don't worry. 227 00:15:33,979 --> 00:15:36,320 I'll figure out something. 228 00:15:36,320 --> 00:15:38,100 Stop worrying. 229 00:15:48,920 --> 00:15:51,340 It'll be fine. 230 00:15:51,340 --> 00:15:53,020 Mom, 231 00:15:54,080 --> 00:15:56,600 let's leave here! 232 00:15:56,600 --> 00:15:58,519 Let's leave on the first of next month! 233 00:15:58,519 --> 00:16:00,780 We'll never come back again! 234 00:16:00,780 --> 00:16:02,659 - Well... - Mother, don't move! 235 00:16:02,659 --> 00:16:05,340 What are you talking about? 236 00:16:05,340 --> 00:16:07,820 You want to run away from your wedding? 237 00:16:07,820 --> 00:16:10,599 Listen, child! You can't do that! 238 00:16:10,599 --> 00:16:13,720 But... how come you've never mentioned that before? 239 00:16:13,720 --> 00:16:17,420 I was worried that you'd object, so I dared not tell you. 240 00:16:17,420 --> 00:16:19,420 No! You can't do that, child! 241 00:16:19,420 --> 00:16:23,999 If... If you were caught by Her Ladyship, she'd break your legs! 242 00:16:23,999 --> 00:16:27,259 No! It's too risky! 243 00:16:27,259 --> 00:16:30,979 Besides, even... even if we can run away successfully, 244 00:16:30,979 --> 00:16:33,179 how can we survive on our own? 245 00:16:33,179 --> 00:16:35,219 Mom, don't worry about it! 246 00:16:35,219 --> 00:16:37,939 We can live on my embroidery! 247 00:16:37,939 --> 00:16:41,759 With my skills, we can totally make a living at them! 248 00:16:41,759 --> 00:16:43,820 You don't need to worry! 249 00:16:45,460 --> 00:16:47,720 I don't think it'll work. 250 00:16:47,720 --> 00:16:50,180 With our current situation, 251 00:16:50,180 --> 00:16:54,179 I'm afraid even returning to Yuhang would be hard for us. 252 00:16:54,179 --> 00:16:58,059 Mother, do you remember Mr. Lin who once saved us? 253 00:16:58,059 --> 00:17:00,139 We can take his boat and go back! 254 00:17:00,139 --> 00:17:03,539 We've made a plan. You don't have to worry. 255 00:17:15,220 --> 00:17:19,780 Shiyi, I didn't expect... 256 00:17:19,780 --> 00:17:23,760 that you've arranged everything ahead of time! 257 00:17:23,760 --> 00:17:27,260 Looks like my daughter is a smart and brave 258 00:17:27,260 --> 00:17:30,320 grown-up now! 259 00:17:32,140 --> 00:17:33,870 Okay, 260 00:17:34,640 --> 00:17:36,800 I'll listen to you. 261 00:17:36,800 --> 00:17:42,480 I'd love to do anything as long as you are happy. 262 00:17:42,480 --> 00:17:45,620 No matter what will happen, 263 00:17:45,620 --> 00:17:48,020 I'll always have your back! 264 00:18:42,360 --> 00:18:44,640 One year ago, 265 00:18:45,540 --> 00:18:48,740 I personally made this wedding dress, 266 00:18:49,960 --> 00:18:57,020 hoping I could marry His Lordship in this. 267 00:18:57,760 --> 00:18:59,560 My Lady. 268 00:19:06,700 --> 00:19:10,160 Put this away. I won't need it anymore. 269 00:19:32,140 --> 00:19:33,840 Mother. 270 00:19:41,580 --> 00:19:43,840 Lianfang. 271 00:19:45,880 --> 00:19:49,620 I feel so bad 272 00:19:49,620 --> 00:19:55,700 that you have to marry into Xu Family like this. 273 00:19:56,780 --> 00:19:58,560 Mother, 274 00:19:59,600 --> 00:20:01,440 I'm sorry! 275 00:20:01,440 --> 00:20:05,260 I humiliated our clan! 276 00:20:05,260 --> 00:20:07,440 I feel sorry about that! 277 00:20:08,540 --> 00:20:12,140 But it's my own choice. 278 00:20:12,140 --> 00:20:16,480 And I won't regret it in the future. 279 00:20:19,780 --> 00:20:21,800 Good girl! 280 00:20:24,780 --> 00:20:27,260 Listen to me. 281 00:20:27,260 --> 00:20:29,840 Although you'll be a concubine, 282 00:20:29,840 --> 00:20:34,760 it doesn't mean you don't have any chance. 283 00:20:38,180 --> 00:20:41,919 Yuanniang will die soon. 284 00:20:41,919 --> 00:20:44,780 She doesn't have much time left. 285 00:20:45,940 --> 00:20:50,139 The sister she desperately wants the Marquis to marry 286 00:20:50,139 --> 00:20:52,920 is just a concubine's daughter. 287 00:20:56,960 --> 00:21:00,660 I know what you mean, Mother! 288 00:21:01,740 --> 00:21:04,100 I'm the legitimate daughter from the Qiao Family; 289 00:21:04,100 --> 00:21:06,040 I have a distinguished status. 290 00:21:06,040 --> 00:21:07,319 She, however, is just a concubine's daughter. 291 00:21:07,319 --> 00:21:09,800 There's no way she can compare to me. 292 00:21:10,500 --> 00:21:15,520 And now, I'll marry into the Xu Family one step early. 293 00:21:15,520 --> 00:21:19,340 I will have His Lordship fall in love with me soon! 294 00:21:19,340 --> 00:21:24,600 I will let him think of me only 295 00:21:24,600 --> 00:21:28,120 and forget about the others. 296 00:21:29,120 --> 00:21:33,100 As long as you can win the marquis over, 297 00:21:33,100 --> 00:21:37,610 and with the favor of the Great Madam, 298 00:21:37,610 --> 00:21:42,880 one day... if you give birth to His Lordship's child, 299 00:21:42,880 --> 00:21:47,660 no worries with our Qiao Family having your back, 300 00:21:47,660 --> 00:21:52,400 everything's possible! 301 00:21:55,260 --> 00:22:00,260 I'll keep your words in mind, Mother! 302 00:22:09,240 --> 00:22:10,899 [A fair place produces outstanding people.] 303 00:22:10,900 --> 00:22:12,990 [Mansion of Xu] 304 00:22:30,660 --> 00:22:32,920 Wrong! It's wrong! Concubines can't enter from the front gate, 305 00:22:32,920 --> 00:22:35,110 but the side door only! 306 00:22:35,110 --> 00:22:38,119 - You... - Xiuyuan, we are new here. 307 00:22:38,119 --> 00:22:40,280 Don't make trouble. 308 00:22:40,280 --> 00:22:42,290 - Yes. - Yes. 309 00:22:45,600 --> 00:22:47,330 Lift the sedan up! 310 00:23:15,710 --> 00:23:17,430 Young man. 311 00:23:17,430 --> 00:23:19,190 The sedan has to stop here. 312 00:23:19,190 --> 00:23:22,430 According to the rules, please let the bride walk in by herself. 313 00:23:22,430 --> 00:23:24,970 It's raining and the ground is all wet. 314 00:23:24,970 --> 00:23:26,430 It's not convenient for the bride to walk in. 315 00:23:26,439 --> 00:23:32,060 Please make an exception for her and move the sedan to the yard. 316 00:23:34,030 --> 00:23:37,240 Okay. Lift the sedan up! 317 00:23:37,240 --> 00:23:39,400 Stop! Stop! 318 00:23:40,320 --> 00:23:42,850 Don't you know the rules? 319 00:23:45,740 --> 00:23:48,200 You are Nanny Zhang, right? 320 00:23:48,200 --> 00:23:52,580 Nanny Zhang, I'm Nanny Tao, working for Her Ladyship. 321 00:23:52,580 --> 00:23:54,220 Nanny Zhang, you are not new, 322 00:23:54,220 --> 00:23:59,080 you should know better about the rules of taking in a concubine. 323 00:23:59,080 --> 00:24:04,060 Please let Concubine Qiao get off the sedan and walk in by herself. 324 00:24:04,060 --> 00:24:07,570 Nanny Tao, we know the rules, but it's... 325 00:24:07,570 --> 00:24:10,280 Rules should be obeyed. 326 00:24:10,280 --> 00:24:12,580 Please let Concubine Qiao 327 00:24:12,580 --> 00:24:15,100 get off the sedan and walk in by herself, 328 00:24:15,100 --> 00:24:17,920 or else she'll miss the propitious time. 329 00:24:47,180 --> 00:24:48,590 My Lady. 330 00:24:48,590 --> 00:24:52,550 Nanny Zhang, she is a concubine now. 331 00:25:03,410 --> 00:25:05,160 Let's go in. 332 00:25:05,160 --> 00:25:10,580 Concubine Qiao! Concubine Qiao! Here's a kind reminder. 333 00:25:10,580 --> 00:25:13,110 Today is your wedding day. 334 00:25:13,119 --> 00:25:15,700 The character "San" sounds similar to "San." (T/N: 3rd tone, means "umbrella," 4th tone, means "part ways") 335 00:25:15,700 --> 00:25:18,260 It's not a good sign! 336 00:25:18,260 --> 00:25:22,560 Our Mansion of Qiao doesn't care about that! Let's go! 337 00:25:31,360 --> 00:25:32,600 Put away the umbrella. 338 00:25:32,600 --> 00:25:34,620 My Lady! 339 00:25:36,480 --> 00:25:38,130 Put it away. 340 00:25:49,900 --> 00:25:54,720 Concubine Qiao, it's called "flowing in wealth"! 341 00:26:48,890 --> 00:26:51,560 It's so late already! 342 00:26:51,560 --> 00:26:54,300 Why isn't Lingyi here yet? 343 00:26:54,300 --> 00:26:57,340 It's his wedding day with Lianfang! 344 00:26:57,340 --> 00:27:01,439 Mother, you worry too much. Everything will be fine. 345 00:27:01,439 --> 00:27:04,760 My fourth brother has been busy pursuing the escaped prisoner. 346 00:27:04,760 --> 00:27:07,700 Perhaps he lost the track of time. 347 00:27:07,720 --> 00:27:09,950 Mother, His Lordship carries big responsibilities. 348 00:27:09,950 --> 00:27:12,870 It's normal that he's too busy to remember things. 349 00:27:12,870 --> 00:27:15,770 And now, Lingkuan and I can stay by your side, 350 00:27:15,770 --> 00:27:17,830 take care of you, and enjoy a happy life, 351 00:27:17,839 --> 00:27:20,110 it's all thanks to His Lordship's protection! 352 00:27:20,110 --> 00:27:22,860 You should try to help your brother more. 353 00:27:22,860 --> 00:27:24,570 Don't be so lazy! 354 00:27:25,659 --> 00:27:29,740 Dan Yang is as considerate as always. 355 00:27:30,500 --> 00:27:35,020 Yuanniang is capable and filial, 356 00:27:35,020 --> 00:27:40,760 but she's too strong-minded and always argues with Lingyi. 357 00:27:40,760 --> 00:27:46,880 I think Lianfang is understanding and she really loves Lingyi. 358 00:27:46,880 --> 00:27:53,460 If she can become a good wife to Lingyi like you are to Kuan'er, 359 00:27:53,500 --> 00:27:56,520 I'll be so relieved. 360 00:27:56,520 --> 00:28:01,200 Mother, no worries. I'm sure His Lordship knows you care about him! 361 00:28:05,240 --> 00:28:07,400 Greetings, Mother! 362 00:28:09,550 --> 00:28:10,980 Brother. Sister-in-Law. 363 00:28:10,980 --> 00:28:13,739 Yi'er, you are finally back! 364 00:28:13,739 --> 00:28:17,600 Go and check on Lianfang. 365 00:28:19,350 --> 00:28:23,210 I feel a little tired. I'll go check on her another time. 366 00:28:23,210 --> 00:28:25,120 That's ridiculous! 367 00:28:25,120 --> 00:28:29,760 She just married you and you'll leave her alone? 368 00:28:29,790 --> 00:28:32,600 She must be worried and still waiting for you. 369 00:28:32,600 --> 00:28:34,780 Go ahead. 370 00:28:36,380 --> 00:28:39,670 I'm being inconsiderate! I should care about her feelings. 371 00:28:39,670 --> 00:28:42,619 Mother, don't worry. I'll go right now. 372 00:28:42,619 --> 00:28:44,530 All right. 373 00:28:51,900 --> 00:28:55,360 [Happy Event] 374 00:29:11,570 --> 00:29:13,330 My Lord! 375 00:29:21,810 --> 00:29:24,060 You've been busy the whole day. 376 00:29:24,060 --> 00:29:26,570 Do you feel tired? 377 00:29:51,750 --> 00:29:55,200 Would you like me to play some music for you? 378 00:30:02,070 --> 00:30:05,310 This is your favorite fine white porcelain. 379 00:30:08,350 --> 00:30:10,710 And I lit ambergris in this room. 380 00:30:10,710 --> 00:30:14,220 Our aunt said it's your favorite scent. 381 00:30:14,220 --> 00:30:17,100 So I used it to make the room smell good. 382 00:30:20,050 --> 00:30:22,600 Sorry, I made a mistake. 383 00:30:22,600 --> 00:30:25,850 I'm your concubine now, 384 00:30:25,850 --> 00:30:28,080 I should call her "mother" instead of aunt. 385 00:30:28,080 --> 00:30:31,440 I guess I've got used to calling her that for all these years. 386 00:30:31,440 --> 00:30:35,830 Please don't be mad at me, My Lord. 387 00:30:37,650 --> 00:30:39,310 Then... 388 00:30:39,980 --> 00:30:44,840 I'll serve you taking a bath now. 389 00:30:51,320 --> 00:30:53,830 I'm not a good person. 390 00:30:53,830 --> 00:30:56,400 Why do you try so hard? 391 00:30:56,400 --> 00:31:00,900 And how do you know that this is not something I want? 392 00:31:00,900 --> 00:31:03,810 Ever since I first met you, 393 00:31:04,440 --> 00:31:07,700 I've been in love with you. 394 00:31:19,990 --> 00:31:24,780 I can provide you with a peaceful, safe, 395 00:31:25,470 --> 00:31:29,260 and wealthy life, but... 396 00:31:31,090 --> 00:31:33,380 nothing more than that. 397 00:31:33,380 --> 00:31:35,240 That's not what I want! 398 00:31:35,240 --> 00:31:38,310 I just want you to give me a chance! 399 00:31:44,610 --> 00:31:49,040 It's late. You should go to bed now. 400 00:31:49,950 --> 00:31:51,690 My Lord! 401 00:31:53,700 --> 00:31:56,020 My Lord, don't leave! 402 00:31:56,020 --> 00:32:00,160 Please stay here with me for one night! 403 00:32:00,160 --> 00:32:02,620 Just one night! 404 00:32:02,620 --> 00:32:04,310 Okay? 405 00:32:39,940 --> 00:32:42,200 It's just a beginning. 406 00:32:42,200 --> 00:32:45,360 I'm sure that I'll win your heart! 407 00:33:02,960 --> 00:33:05,240 My Lord, how come you are back? 408 00:33:12,060 --> 00:33:15,020 You and Concubine Qiao just got married today. 409 00:33:18,700 --> 00:33:21,780 The other men would be so happy to have another wife. 410 00:33:21,780 --> 00:33:25,380 You are the only one who's bothered by this. 411 00:33:25,380 --> 00:33:28,180 You have talked too much today! 412 00:33:30,180 --> 00:33:32,700 I am just worried about you. 413 00:33:32,700 --> 00:33:36,040 Both the court affairs and your marital life keep you occupied. 414 00:33:36,040 --> 00:33:39,540 Having a concubine is a sweet and lovely thing to the other men, 415 00:33:39,540 --> 00:33:44,340 yet to you, it's just more responsibility. 416 00:33:45,540 --> 00:33:48,400 Concubine Qiao married into our Xu's all of a sudden. 417 00:33:48,400 --> 00:33:50,840 We should make her feel at home. 418 00:33:50,840 --> 00:33:52,560 Ask the servants to pay more attention 419 00:33:52,560 --> 00:33:54,140 and try their best to meet her needs. 420 00:33:54,140 --> 00:33:56,080 Take good care of her. 421 00:33:56,080 --> 00:33:58,160 Understood, My Lord. 422 00:34:02,980 --> 00:34:04,840 I'll take a rest now. 423 00:34:13,880 --> 00:34:16,139 It's said Concubine Qiao waited for His Lordship till midnight, 424 00:34:16,140 --> 00:34:18,460 but His Lordship visited her only for a short period of time 425 00:34:18,460 --> 00:34:19,780 before heading back to Half-Moon Chamber, 426 00:34:19,780 --> 00:34:22,740 leaving Concubine Qiao sitting on the floor and crying for a long time! 427 00:34:22,740 --> 00:34:24,340 Really? 428 00:34:24,340 --> 00:34:28,000 I thought His Lordship would treat her differently from the other two. 429 00:34:28,000 --> 00:34:31,240 Turns out this Qiao woman is just so-so! 430 00:34:31,240 --> 00:34:33,480 Tell me about it! 431 00:34:34,660 --> 00:34:35,940 Who are gossiping over there? 432 00:34:35,940 --> 00:34:37,860 Come out, now! 433 00:34:38,600 --> 00:34:39,860 - Great Madam! - Great Madam! 434 00:34:39,860 --> 00:34:43,300 How dare you gossip about your masters? 435 00:34:43,300 --> 00:34:44,900 Are you looking for death? 436 00:34:44,900 --> 00:34:46,860 Great Madam! We made a mistake! 437 00:34:46,860 --> 00:34:50,239 Please spare our lives! We won't do it again! 438 00:34:59,280 --> 00:35:01,060 Get a human trafficker here. 439 00:35:01,060 --> 00:35:03,720 Let him sell these two! 440 00:35:03,720 --> 00:35:05,959 - Great Madam! - Great Madam! 441 00:35:05,980 --> 00:35:07,139 Great Madam! Please spare us! 442 00:35:07,140 --> 00:35:09,180 Great Madam! 443 00:35:11,820 --> 00:35:13,640 I came at a wrong time. 444 00:35:13,640 --> 00:35:16,460 Sorry I disturbed your breakfast, Great Madam! 445 00:35:16,460 --> 00:35:18,700 Lianfang, you are here! 446 00:35:18,700 --> 00:35:20,680 I'm glad you came! 447 00:35:20,680 --> 00:35:23,019 I'm having breakfast alone. It's so boring. 448 00:35:23,019 --> 00:35:24,400 Have a seat. 449 00:35:24,400 --> 00:35:25,480 Here. 450 00:35:25,480 --> 00:35:27,580 Thank you, Great Madam! 451 00:35:29,940 --> 00:35:31,900 I know it's been hard for you. 452 00:35:31,900 --> 00:35:33,540 Look at your face. 453 00:35:33,540 --> 00:35:36,460 You are losing weight. 454 00:35:36,460 --> 00:35:40,340 His Lordship has been busy with court affairs, 455 00:35:40,340 --> 00:35:44,240 so he's quite tired. 456 00:35:44,240 --> 00:35:46,659 Please try to understand him. 457 00:35:46,660 --> 00:35:50,520 Things will get better when he's free. 458 00:35:50,520 --> 00:35:52,600 His Lordship is busy every day. 459 00:35:52,600 --> 00:35:57,340 The best I can do for him is taking good care of myself. 460 00:35:57,340 --> 00:36:00,370 Good! Good! 461 00:36:01,160 --> 00:36:03,880 Great Madam, in a few days, 462 00:36:03,880 --> 00:36:06,280 you'll go to Ci'an Temple and pray for our family. 463 00:36:06,280 --> 00:36:10,840 I copied some Buddhist Scripture, which will keep our Xu Family safe. 464 00:36:10,840 --> 00:36:13,820 That's very thoughtful of you! 465 00:36:14,920 --> 00:36:19,120 Great Madam, why don't we let them join us for breakfast? 466 00:36:19,120 --> 00:36:21,760 They will go back to their own places to eat. 467 00:36:21,760 --> 00:36:23,540 Just take care of yourself. 468 00:36:23,540 --> 00:36:25,440 Eat more. 469 00:36:25,440 --> 00:36:26,699 Look at you. 470 00:36:26,700 --> 00:36:29,120 Here, eat some more! 471 00:36:29,120 --> 00:36:33,099 Great Madam is treating you as her own daughter! 472 00:36:33,100 --> 00:36:35,420 You are right about that! 473 00:36:35,420 --> 00:36:39,960 I've been treating Lianfang as my daughter since she was little. 474 00:36:39,960 --> 00:36:44,540 And now I'm so happy that she's become family. 475 00:36:44,540 --> 00:36:48,920 Great Madam, I haven't offered tea to Her Ladyship yet. 476 00:36:48,920 --> 00:36:50,800 Please enjoy your breakfast, 477 00:36:50,800 --> 00:36:52,539 I'll take my leave now. 478 00:36:52,540 --> 00:36:54,960 What a thoughtful kid! 479 00:36:54,960 --> 00:36:56,760 Go ahead. 480 00:37:02,540 --> 00:37:03,979 You two! 481 00:37:03,979 --> 00:37:05,940 Why are you still standing there? 482 00:37:05,940 --> 00:37:09,260 Go back and have your breakfast! 483 00:37:10,680 --> 00:37:13,520 - Yes. - Go. 484 00:37:16,400 --> 00:37:19,260 She asked the two concubines 485 00:37:19,260 --> 00:37:22,720 to serve her breakfast and said in public that she'll have her back. 486 00:37:22,720 --> 00:37:26,140 I think Great Madam favors her too much! 487 00:37:26,140 --> 00:37:27,899 She's just a concubine now. 488 00:37:27,899 --> 00:37:30,699 If she replaces you as she wishes, 489 00:37:30,699 --> 00:37:35,540 then... then our Zhun will have a hard life from now on. 490 00:37:35,540 --> 00:37:40,120 Mother just pities her on the account of Concubine Qiao. 491 00:37:40,940 --> 00:37:45,260 As a concubine, she won't be a problem to us. 492 00:37:49,620 --> 00:37:52,740 Your Ladyship, Concubine Qiao is here. 493 00:37:55,700 --> 00:37:57,180 Let her in. 494 00:37:57,180 --> 00:37:58,780 Yes. 495 00:38:12,200 --> 00:38:15,180 I'm here to greet you, Sister! 496 00:38:15,180 --> 00:38:19,060 Are you getting better, Sister? 497 00:38:19,060 --> 00:38:21,560 I could die at any time. 498 00:38:21,560 --> 00:38:24,300 How can I get any better? 499 00:38:25,420 --> 00:38:27,159 Sister, don't think too much. 500 00:38:27,159 --> 00:38:30,380 Just take it easy and rest well. 501 00:38:35,660 --> 00:38:38,560 Madam, offer tea. 502 00:38:43,740 --> 00:38:45,440 Sister. 503 00:38:51,680 --> 00:38:53,480 Kneel. 504 00:39:12,280 --> 00:39:14,820 Sister, please have some tea! 505 00:39:38,000 --> 00:39:47,980 Timing and Subtitles brought to you by ⚔ Jin Xin Si Yu ✾ Team @ Viki.com 506 00:39:50,020 --> 00:39:53,680 ♫ In the cold darkness of midnight, a sigh is heard ♫ 507 00:39:53,680 --> 00:39:57,460 ♫ Who picked up the paintbrush to draw loneliness? ♫ 508 00:39:57,460 --> 00:40:04,459 ♫ In my life, I can draw everything but lovesickness ♫ 509 00:40:04,460 --> 00:40:07,600 ♫ The mountain city is waiting for the rain ♫ 510 00:40:07,600 --> 00:40:11,539 ♫ I am waiting for you to pass in my memory ♫ 511 00:40:11,540 --> 00:40:18,139 ♫ The sky is in a more lonely color than your face ♫ 512 00:40:18,140 --> 00:40:21,780 ♫ The wind rises and the candlelight flickers ♫ 513 00:40:21,780 --> 00:40:25,640 ♫ The thin clothes can't stand the cold days ♫ 514 00:40:25,640 --> 00:40:32,579 ♫ Full of twists and turns, fate is untold ♫ 515 00:40:32,579 --> 00:40:35,780 ♫ I ground my thoughts into ink ♫ 516 00:40:35,780 --> 00:40:39,740 ♫ But I still can't sketch your contours ♫ 517 00:40:39,740 --> 00:40:46,440 ♫ How could the ink and paper exhaust our stories? ♫ 518 00:40:46,440 --> 00:40:53,379 ♫ Who picked up the pen to disturb the heart ♫ 519 00:40:53,379 --> 00:41:00,619 ♫ Who visited to remind me of the past? ♫ 520 00:41:00,620 --> 00:41:05,300 ♫ If feelings can be kept in mind, but cannot be confessed ♫ 521 00:41:05,300 --> 00:41:08,920 ♫ I won't escape from whatever end ♫ 522 00:41:08,920 --> 00:41:14,539 ♫ In the dim lantern light, with you there is me ♫ 523 00:41:14,540 --> 00:41:21,699 ♫ Who picked up the pen to set free lonely tears? ♫ 524 00:41:21,700 --> 00:41:28,780 ♫ Whoever visited my life, only you stayed every day ♫ 525 00:41:28,780 --> 00:41:33,480 ♫ If the moth doesn't fly into the fire ♫ 526 00:41:33,480 --> 00:41:37,120 ♫ How can it be said to be persistent? ♫ 527 00:41:37,120 --> 00:41:45,260 ♫ Coming to the end of your story, there is me ♫