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♪If not for you♪

♪I wouldn't have wanted to make a name for myself♪

♪Only when I have your love♪

♪Is my invincibility not in vain♪

♪The towering peaks I've conquered♪

♪Leave me♪

♪Feeling empty♪

♪I've given everything♪

♪Just to follow you♪

♪Through life and death♪

♪Could it be that love♪

♪Is the true end of this life♪

♪Why does every battle♪

♪Bring deeper pain♪

♪I never got it♪

♪You once promised me♪

♪You'd give me ordinary days♪

♪Then I'd rather♪

♪Face blades and fall♪

♪Into your arms instead of the clouds♪

♪I'll pass through layers of fog♪

♪And barriers♪

♪The world's rights and wrongs, wins and losses♪

♪Who's to weigh their worth♪

♪Only love♪

♪Gives me a sky as wide as the sea♪

♪I only want to be your hero♪

=The Prisoner of Beauty=

=Episode 29=

His Lordship, if you enjoys Lady Yulou's company,

and speak with no intent

of taking her as a concubine,

then may Lady Yulou

return home with me

and marry as soon as possible.

I do not intend to take a concubine.

Lady Yulou, please

return home with me.

I'll grant two counties

as Lady Yulou's personal fief,

along with double Governor of Taozhou's betrothal gifts,

to present to Lady Yulou

as my formal proposal.

I, Liu Yan,

sincerely wish to marry Lady Yulou

and make her my wife.

And the Lady of Liangya

to share my honor and disgrace,

blessing and misfortune.

My Lord, you're noble and graceful.

Naturally,

I am willing.

No woman should have two husbands.

What will the Su Clan decide?

Your Excellency,

what do you think?

My Lord,

Lady Su bears the peony mark.

Marrying her secures the Central Plains.

Your time has come.

Wushan will spare no effort

to arrange your wedding.

(Mansion of the Lord of Liangya)

My Lord,

all betrothal gifts are ready.

My Lord,

this is the wedding dress for the Lady.

Please have a look.

Come on.

Send a team with me.

I want to go up the mountain myself

and hunt a lynx for her.

Yes.

Lady Yulou.

My Lord.

You're just in time.

Come and look.

Are these all to your liking?

I've sent off the envoy from Wushan.

No need for you to keep up the act.

It's time we turn

to real business.

The Yongning Canal is going smoothly.

You must act without delay.

(Xue Tai, Juejun) I'm willing to assist with 50,000 troops

to show my sincerity.

If you

have such sincerity,

then I

shall flatten Wei

and share it with you.

My Lord,

you'll surely triumph.

Prepare the troops.

Let's go.

(Yujun, Wei State)

(Wei Mansion, Wei)

We'd better hurry over too.

If we're late, we might miss it.

Alright.

Lady Xu

is so kind to us.

My Lady.

What are they happy about?

Lady Xu is preparing your mourning end rites.

She's making new clothes for you.

Since summer's coming,

she thought

it'd be nice

to gift everyone a new set.

Everyone's happy

and thanking Lady Xu.

She just sent word,

asking you to go get measured.

Make sure it's accurate,

so the clothes fit properly.

- Yes. - Yes.

When I was young,

my figure was just like hers.

Women at each age

have their own kind of beauty.

For a woman's life,

wisdom and character matter most.

Family is the most reliable.

That may be true,

but Grandmother and Mother, you were surely

great beauties in your youth.

How else could you have birthed

someone as handsome as the Lord?

You hear that?

In one short sentence,

she managed to flatter all of us.

Yes.

Such a sweet-talker.

It's fine if the clothes are a little loose.

It'll be more comfy.

Once the mourning period ends,

you and Zhonglin can consummate your marriage.

If you become pregnant,

you won't fit into the clothes anyway.

My Lady,

the Lord is here.

Grandmother, Mother.

We were just talking about you.

In a few days,

once the mourning period ends,

you two should consummate your marriage.

Your grandmother and I are waiting for a grandchild.

Mother,

you've worked hard preparing

the mourning end rites.

Please take some time to rest.

Grandmother,

I have something to discuss with the Lady.

We'll excuse ourselves for now.

Alright.

Why must you bring up that?

It's a good thing.

A year ago,

when we were about to get married,

your grandfather passed away,

yet we had no choice.

It's been a hard year for you.

My Lord.

This whole year,

I never dared speak of Grandfather

for fear of reminding you

of how he betrayed you.

But...

I miss him so much.

Manman,

from now on,

you can talk to me about anything.

(Spirit Tablet of Qiao Gui, My Late Grandfather)

(Spirit Tablet of Qiao Gui, My Late Grandfather)

(Spirit Tablet of Qiao Gui, My Late Grandfather)

My Lady.

My Lady.

Have you read the silk scroll

at the bottom of your dowry chest?

No.

The one Lady Ding put

at the bottom of the chest.

My Lady,

it's time you read it.

I've looked into it.

The Lord has never had a concubine.

He must be inexperienced and inconsiderate.

He's also a bit reckless.

I'm afraid he might hurt you.

I'll read it.

I'll read it now, okay?

Enough about this.

I'll go get it.

Forget it. I'm not eating.

Saddle the horse. We're going back.

♪A late first snow on this old town♪

♪Lands gently, stirring ripples in my heart♪

♪Fingertips chilled♪

♪Yet I linger still♪

♪As if to touch your smiling face once more♪

♪On a moonlit winter dusk♪

♪Like pear blossoms sleeping all lone♪

♪I gaze at the moon through the clouds♪

♪As cold and pure as you♪

♪After the first snow clears the sky, I'll be here, waiting for you♪

♪The snow falls just to brush past you once more♪

♪Separated by the city gates♪

♪My longing lingers, never fading away♪

♪The wind chimes sway by the eaves♪

♪If I could stay by your side as I wish♪

♪In this life, I'd regret nothing♪

♪I long to share the falling snow, and grow old with you♪

♪A city dressed in snow♪

♪For a lifelong vow with you♪

♪Through the years, around and around we go♪

♪The wind chimes sway by the eaves♪

♪If I could stay by your side as I wish♪

♪In this life, I'd regret nothing♪

♪I long to share the falling snow, and grow old with you♪

♪Till the end of our days♪

♪On a moonlit winter dusk♪

♪Like pear blossoms sleeping all lone♪

♪I gaze at the moon through the clouds♪

♪As cold and pure as you♪

♪After the first snow clears the sky, I'll be here, waiting for you♪

You...

Are you afraid?

No.

Then I'm not either.

Back then, you had no choice

but to marry me

yet still allowed me a year of mourning for Grandfather.

Thank you.

It was the least I could do.

A year ago when I married you,

we couldn't stand each other.

There was only mistrust.

How could we have shared a bed?

What about now?

Now,

after a year with you,

you've become the one I love deeply.

Having you in my life

is the greatest fortune I could ask for.

♪Love asks for nothing in the end♪

♪Leaving only obsessions♪

♪I've wandered in the world♪

♪Yet cannot have it all♪

♪We meet and part in the fires of war♪

♪Embracing, leaving tender marks of love♪

♪With one breathtaking glance♪

♪How could I ever forget♪

♪I would cross mountains and seas♪

♪To spend time with you♪

♪When we grow old♪

♪Nothing will change♪

♪The misty rains never cease♪

♪Falling gently on your brow♪

♪Lingering in my heart♪

♪I would sever fate's ties♪

♪To protect your smiling eyes♪

♪Even if behind me lies a storm♪

♪No matter the trials♪

♪I carry this longing for the journey♪

♪This life♪

♪Will not be in vain♪

♪I would cross mountains and seas♪

♪To spend time with you♪

♪When we grow old♪

♪Nothing will change♪

♪The misty rains never cease♪

♪Falling gently on your brow♪

♪Lingering in my heart♪

♪I would sever fate's ties♪

♪To protect your smiling eyes♪

♪Even if behind me lies a storm♪

♪No matter the trials♪

♪I carry this longing for the journey♪

♪This life♪

♪Will not be in vain♪

My Lord!

My Lord!

Stop shushing. I heard it.

I have urgent news to tell you.

What is it?

It's urgent military news.

My Lord, please open the door.

Whatever it is,

wait till tomorrow.

Yanzhou is under siege.

What?

Liu Yan has 200,000 troops with him.

But Liancheng is backed by mountains.

Once in, no one comes out.

So,

(Xiaogang, Panyi) let's strike from Xiaogang

and have Qiao Ping march

from Kangjun.

Then we'll crush them.

Yes.

Report!

My Lord,

Liu Yan has taken Xiaogang by surprise.

He's now sending 100,000 troops

toward Panyi.

How did he get to Xiaogang in half a day?

What?

The Liangya army reached Xiaogang in just half a day?

According to Wei Liang,

Liu Yan discovered a secret path

between Xiaogang and Liancheng.

I must inform the Lord of the secret path.

No need.

I already know.

Xiaotao, leave us.

I need to talk with the Lord.

You said we needed to talk?

Go ahead.

I asked Bi Zhi

to secretly build that secret path

under the pretense of mining.

I don't know if you still remember.

When

I took Boya,

you went off to attack Xiaogang.

I built the secret path

to set up a defense line.

So, are you saying

it's my fault?

It's my fault.

I never wanted you

to be badly hurt today.

But right now,

we should first figure out how to repel the enemy.

If you want to punish me later,

I can bear it.

Repel the enemy?

Where can we repel them?

Liu Yan is attacking Yanzhou

and then marching on Wei

through your secret path.

Where do you want me to repel them?

I never thought

you'd be so wary of me.

What do you mean?

Do you doubt my feelings for you?

That secret path was built before,

not now.

You claimed you wanted to kill the Qiao Clan.

We married under such circumstances.

How could I not guard against you?

But at Grandmother's birthday banquet,

when you said you trusted me,

I knew I had long fallen for you.

You know everything after that.

Yet you never intended to tell me this.

Yes.

You were afraid of me when you married me,

so you were wary of me.

Yet when you loved me,

you still didn't want to tell me.

I've always thought I was a cold man.

I'm grateful you came to warm me.

But I never expected

I'm not the only one who can't be melted.

Have you truly let go

of the desire for revenge then?

If you hadn't married me,

would you still refuse to attack Yanzhou?

How can you say that?

I accompanied you to honor your grandfather.

I sent gifts to your cousin.

I mingled with your family like a relative.

How can you say that to me?

Did you do all that because you married me

and wanted to please me,

or because you have let go of your hatred?

That deep hatred?

That was merciful of you

to overlook my background

and marry me.

But feelings can change.

What if one day you tire of me

and want to wipe out the Qiao Clan?

If you say those words again,

I'll take Yanzhou first

and then wipe out Liangya.

This is

indeed my fault.

But if I don't tell you

these things,

I fear you'll only doubt me more.

The sun and moon can bear witness to my feelings for you.

For you, I would give everything,

- even my life. - Enough.

We're facing a great enemy.

The enemy hasn't even attacked,

yet we're already hurting ourselves.

You've always been eloquent.

If you want me to save Yanzhou,

you can say whatever you want.

My Lord.

Rest assured.

Only Wei Liang and a few others know of this.

Your reputation will remain intact.

My Lady,

the Lord is waiting outside.

Ask him to come in.

Yes.

Sorry to disturb you so late.

This is important.

Have a seat.

Let's play a game of Go first.

Look at this game.

Make your move.

Before,

I played Go with Lady Qiao once.

I told her

that when a couple lives together,

there's no need to keep score.

Look at today's game.

It's the endgame from last time.

Grandmother,

I came so late

for an urgent matter.

Liu Yan has split his forces

to attack Panyi and Liancheng separately.

Because of the canal repairs,

our forces have weakened.

He's forcing me to make a choice.

So,

what will you decide?

Panyi concerns

the water source of the Yongning Canal,

which is vital to Wei's survival.

Liancheng

is crucial for Yanzhou's fate.

For state affairs,

we allied with the Qiao Clan.

We agreed to jointly defend the Yongning Canal.

For personal affairs,

Yanzhou is Lady Qiao's hometown.

It's hard to let go.

Do you have other reservations?

I have a question.

Can we really send troops

to help the Qiao Clan?

Can we truly put aside

all the past blood feuds?

Of course.

If we don't send troops now,

how are we different

from Lord Qiao

who broke his promises back then?

You don't have to worry about me.

When I accepted this marriage,

I already prepared myself for this day.

Let's repay hatred with kindness.

My Lady,

are you still upset?

Duang told me today

that the Lord stopped monitoring your letters long ago.

It means he truly loves

and trusts you.

He's sincere with me,

but I never trusted him.

I was the one who upset him.

I have Yanzhou to defend,

and he has Wei to protect.

If he wants to give up Liancheng,

I won't blame him.

My Lady,

just now, Nanny Zhong sent a message:

The Lord is sending troops to help Liancheng.

Mother,

did you hear that right?

He's helping Liancheng,

not attacking it?

Come on.

How could I have heard it wrong?

They said they'd leave at the Chen hour tomorrow.

My Lady, let me do this.

Don't strain your eyes.

I'm fine.

After I leave with the Lord,

you must patrol

day and night,

keep guard seriously,

and don't slack off.

Yes.

Duang.

Xiaotao.

Let me wipe your shield.

Here.

Don't worry.

I'm good at fighting.

I won't get hurt.

When you're on the battlefield,

be brave to kill the enemy,

and take back Liancheng.

Liancheng, Liancheng...

You're always talking about Liancheng.

Aren't you worried about me?

Of course, I am.

The Lord's right.

You Yanzhou girls...

What about us?

What's wrong with Yanzhou girls?

Last night, the Lady stayed up all night sewing the Lord's battle boots.

Her eyes even became red.

Fine.

You could just give it to me.

Why wipe my shield?

That's tiring.

What's wrong?

You...

Come back safe, okay?

I'm waiting for you

to ask for the Lady's approval for my marriage.

Who wants to marry you?

The shield.

Don't worry.

I've got your safety charm.

Even if I get injured,

I'll come back and ask for your mother's approval.

Pah, pah, pah.

You won't get injured.

Pah, pah, pah. I won't get injured.

Pah, pah, pah.

He won't get injured,

but it's time to set off.

You three,

stay safe too.

(Wei)

What are you doing here?

The road to the battlefield is long.

I sewed a pair of battle boots for you.

Now, the soldiers of Wei

will fight for Yanzhou.

Are you satisfied now?

Your forces are far fewer than Liangya's.

If Liu Yan brings reinforcements,

it'll only get worse.

But don't worry, My Lord.

I'll go to Boya to ask for reinforcements

and guard your rear.

(Wei)

I've decided

to protect both Panyi

and Yanzhou.

Wei Xiao.

Yes.

You are in charge of guarding Yujun,

leading 50,000 stationed troops

to defend Yujun to the death.

Yes, My Lord.

Wei Qu, Wei Duo.

- Yes. - Yes.

You two follow me

to Panyi

to repel the Liangya army.

Yes, My Lord.

Wei Liang.

Yes.

You lead 50,000 troops

to Liancheng.

Prepare to march immediately.

Yes, My Lord.

Bring the wine.

Lead the mighty men of the Wei Clan

to the battlefield.

I await your victorious return.

Grandmother, don't worry.

I will

return soon.

You won't return until we triumph!

We won't return until we triumph!

We won't return until we triumph!

We won't return until we triumph!

Zhonglin,

you were born blessed.

The day before you were born,

I saw a strange omen

of a celestial deer.

That's when I knew

you were destined for greatness.

I know

you will triumph.

I'll be at home,

waiting for your return.

Don't worry, Mother.

Help Lady Zhu leave.

My Lady, slowly.

Slowly.

Let's go.

My Lord, please see the Lady once more.

Sir, when did you become so sentimental?

He can see her when we come back with triumph.

How unseemly.

It's...

Very unseemly.

Let's go.

(Wei)

Grandmother, Mother.

I have a request

that I hope you will grant.

What is it?

I want to go to Boya.

Zhonglin just left.

He risked everything to send troops

to save Yanzhou,

and now you want to leave?

I'm not going for fun.

I want to go to Boya to bring reinforcements.

This time, the Lord's forces are divided

to head to Liancheng and Panyi.

But we're outnumbered,

and the chance of victory is slim.

So, I want to bring help from Boya

to support the Lord.

I hope you two will allow it.

If you truly

bring reinforcements

and let Zhonglin return safely,

from then on,

I will grant all your wishes,

big or small,

in this household.

The road to Boya is far,

but for Zhonglin,

I must let you go.

I have 500 guards,

and I will send General Wei Xiao

to escort you.

With them by your side,

you can go to Boya

at ease.

Yes.

Go then.

Thank you, Grandmother, Mother.

I will not let you down.

Be careful on the road.

Xiaotao,

go to Kangjun and send word to Ci.

Tell him to support the Lord

in Liancheng.

With both forces,

we'll surely win.

My Lady, rest assured.

(Danjun, Bianzhou)

Young Master.

Liangya's troops

have besieged Panyi and Liancheng.

Bianzhou should help them asap.

Yanzhou and Wei are besieged,

but what's that got to do with Bianzhou?

Bianzhou and Wei are allies,

jointly building canals.

- We should help, right? - Shiyuan.

This is the Chen Mansion

in Bianzhou.

You, a Chen,

should not favor Wei

in your words.

I'm a Wei, not a Chen.

- Young Master. - You...

Lend me 100,000 troops.

I'll make up

for any losses.

Make up?

How?

With the Wei people?

Or the Yanzhou people?

Shiyuan,

even if you dared make up the numbers,

I wouldn't dare use them.

You...

We've won. Good job.

Generals, I toast to you.

Good, good.

Thanks to you,

Bianzhou

remains safe.

You flatter us.

- Here. - Cheers.

The Lord was brave.

Why did he have

such a useless son?

What does that have to do with the Lord?

The Wei Clan from Wei should be blamed.

They let him live a loose life

and become a good-for-nothing.

He's not even a Chen, growing up in Wei.

How can he lead our army?

Anyway,

I will never

recognize him as my lord.

I'll go challenge him.

Mr. Wei,

you've been in Bianzhou for a while now, right?

I'm wondering

if you can accept my challenge.

You're not worthy to be my rival.

I'll go.

You're only rake,

always using dirty tricks.

Why don't you come at me together?

What?

Do you want to take advantage of my injury?

You're both virtuous and gifted.

We will obey your orders from now on.

Young Master.

♪The moonlight is as silent as the deep sea♪

♪From afar♪

♪It once lit up dreams with a breath♪

♪But vanished with a sigh♪

♪Brushing past my fingertips♪

♪My heartstrings were stirred quietly♪

♪As if we once met before♪

♪Holding back a love so deep♪

♪Love asks for nothing in the end♪

♪Leaving only obsessions♪

♪I've wandered in the world♪

♪Yet cannot have it all♪

♪We meet and part in the fires of war♪

♪Embracing, leaving tender marks of love♪

♪With one breathtaking glance♪

♪How could I ever forget♪

♪I would cross mountains and seas♪

♪To spend time with you♪

♪When we grow old♪

♪Nothing will change♪

♪The misty rains never cease♪

♪Falling gently on your brow♪

♪Lingering in my heart♪

♪I would sever fate's ties♪

♪To protect your smiling eyes♪

♪Even if behind me lies a storm♪

♪No matter the trials♪

♪I carry this longing for the journey♪

♪This life♪

♪Will not be in vain♪

♪I would cross mountains and seas♪

♪To spend time with you♪

♪When we grow old♪

♪Nothing will change♪

♪The misty rains never cease♪

♪Falling gently on your brow♪

♪Lingering in my heart♪

♪I would sever fate's ties♪

♪To protect your smiling eyes♪

♪Even if behind me lies a storm♪

♪No matter the trials♪

♪I carry this longing for the journey♪

♪This life♪

♪Will not be in vain♪