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[Love Like the Galaxy]

[Episode 5]

Young Lord, we've searched the blacksmith's shop and did not find anything related to military weapons.

Could it be that Xu Jinzhong burned all the evidence because he found out Warehouse Keeper Dong was arrested?

Warehouse Keeper Dong was under arrest just for a few days.

Even if he destroyed all the letters and notes, he couldn't have destroyed that batch of military weapons.

He was in a hurry so he would have directly contacted the buyer.

People walk and leave traces. Carriages pass and leave tracks.

If he did it, we will find evidence.

What people and carriages...

Carriages... Carriages... That carriage looks familiar!

It's the Cheng family's carriage.

Young Lord, what are you looking at, that has you in a trance?

It's snowing.

It's almost the new year.

Have you guys prepared some New Year's items for our soldiers?

Prepared New Year's items?

Prepare some dried fruit and desserts.

This is the first time we've celebrated New Year in the capital.

Young Lord never used to celebrate these family reunion holidays.

Young Lord has been back for many days but hasn't visited Marquis Chengyang. There are rumors in the court.

I've heard Marquis Chengyang ask His Majesty many times for you to return home to celebrate the New Year.

I won't go.

[Cheng Manor]

Mother is here at the perfect time. The auspicious hour has arrived, just waiting for you to light the fire now.

It's so cold. You must be freezing.

What does it matter if it's a little earlier or later?

Why must you suffer, waiting for some auspicious hour?

If the head of the Cheng family isn't present, how do we dare light the fire?

If a person is disrespectful and unfilial,

Heaven won't tolerate it.

Mother, here.

So close. It's only a few steps away.

We had to get up so early when it's still so cold.

So burdensome.

It's celebrating moving into a new house, it has to be treated seriously and can't be perfunctory.

What are you doing again?

I'm cold, okay?

The auspicious hour is here.

The auspicious hour is here.

[Marquis Quling's Manor]

This is so nice.

How is it so nice?

So sturdy!

This table is so smooth.

Eldest Son,

we've moved into such a big house. We have to invite lots of guests.

Make it more lively.

Our Cheng family doesn't have enough people,

with too few males. It's not lively enough.

Old Madam, Master has been made a marquis

but doesn't have a political position yet.

Once he receives a position,

then Old Madam can host a big feast. Wouldn't that be even more grand?

That's what I like to hear.

Once he gets a government position,

we can accept more gift money.

At that time, we'll have a feast lasting three days and three nights.

Bring all my friends from the countryside and let them see

how wonderful the Cheng family is today.

Old Hu, bring me to my room. I want to see how big it is.

I want to see how many treasures it can hold.

Yes.

She's finally left.

I'm so tired.

I have to sit for a bit.

Sit properly.

You woke up early for just one day and say you're tired because you're always slacking off.

Look at Yang Yang. She wakes up early to study every day. When does she complain of being tired?

Little Sister has been ill. She should rest more.

You woke her up at midnight. It's no wonder she's tired.

Not only Niao Niao. I've been with my mother all day until now.

I'm more tired now than when I trained soldiers all day. I want to rest, too.

Father,

you need to rest more these days. In a few days when you go to battle again, it'll be hard.

How do you know?

I didn't tell her.

Yang Yang,

go to your new room and have a look. Tell me if there's anything you need.

Yes.

How do you know

about court military orders?

I'm asking you a question!

I guessed it!

The marquis title and rewards have already arrived but no government position.

Moreover, I've studied Father's expressions. It doesn't seem like he's being bullied in court.

So I figured the emperor must want to use Father in another way.

Father,

now that our family doesn't need anything else,

why don't you refuse going to battle? You don't need to take on these hard tasks anymore.

My daughter is so clever, indeed.

Don't worry. This is not to fight in a war. I won't leave until after New Year's Day.

Not fighting?

After New Year's Day?

Niao Niao.

Your courtyard is over there.

You're not recovered yet. Go rest before you fall ill again.

She's so smart.

Like you.

You just know to protect her.

Young Miss, it's the first time I've seen such a beautiful courtyard.

This courtyard is so pretty.

Miss Lian Fang.

Young Lady.

Young Miss, come look!

Young Miss, this huge courtyard... Is it really for us?

Lian Fang, what's all that?

They're old items from Old Madam's courtyard.

They'll be thrown away soon.

Don't throw them away. It's useful.

They're so old. What use can they be for?

You'll see.

You're always praising Yang Yang

and reprimanding Niao Niao. The more you do it, the less she will listen to you.

Shouldn't Yang Yang be praised?

Her mother is such a troublemaker and created such a mess.

But every day, not angry or complaining, neither obsequious nor supercilious,

she does what she's supposed to. Then look at Niao Niao.

What's wrong with Niao Niao?

Yang Yang has always had her aunt teaching her. Who's been teaching Niao Niao?

Aren't I teaching her now?

Niao Niao doesn't need you to teach her with so much effort.

She understands quickly.

Once she's thought it through, she'll learn fast.

So that's why when marrying someone, she has to be smart.

Niao Niao is just like you.

What is the use of being smart? An upstanding moral character is what's important.

Doesn't she have me? I have an upstanding moral character.

Niao Niao is smart like you.

And upstanding like me. It's perfect.

What's that sound?

It's coming from your daughter's courtyard. I'm afraid she's breaking the house down.

Let her, then. Don't reprimand her.

Don't anger yourself too much.

Young Miss, if your mother finds out,

- she'll say you're being unruly again. - Don't be scared.

If the sky falls, I'm here.

Moreover, don't you want a swing?

I do!

It's going to be a swing? You know how to make it?

Of course. When Grandmother renovated her courtyard in the past,

I watched the craftsman make one from beginning to end.

And secretly helped a few times.

Look. Make two indents over there,

then find a cross beam to secure it.

Once the swing is done,

we can add a shelf across the top and plant some vines on it.

On summer nights, we can slowly swing

while stargazing. How comfortable.

What are you doing?

Young... Miss is making a swing.

Take a look, Madam.

You're a female, not a carpenter.

If you use half your heart to study,

I wouldn't worry about you.

You still have time to do this?

Seems like you don't have enough books to read.

I've already asked Qing Cong

to borrow some literary classics from your cousin.

Starting tomorrow,

every day you're to come to my room to study.

Just next door.

Mother, I don't know many characters yet.

Isn't it too early to start studying the classics?

Not too early. Your father said you're smart and learn fast.

Of course, you'll learn faster than the average person.

If you don't want to,

don't ever think about leaving the manor.

What do you think Mother's last gaze meant?

Respect. You're doing a good job.

Third Son, you're finally back!

Wife, be careful.

[Cheng Zhi]

Mother.

My son. You're finally back.

You heartless thing.

You're finally back, Son.

I've missed you.

Those who understand, know it's her son returning.

Those who don't, will think it's her lover.

Your expression changed so fast.

[Cheng Shaogong]

Be careful. Mother is looking at you.

Who are you?

Who I am isn't important.

But I figure that you'll be punished today.

Why would I be punished?

Don't scare Niao Niao.

Niao Niao, I'm your older brother.

Greetings, Second Brother.

Greetings, Third Brother.

How do you know I'm your second brother and not the eldest? [Cheng Song]

Like Third Brother. I figured it out.

Just like Third Brother. He knew who I was before I said anything.

Does this still need to be figured out?

Looking at your age and outfit, if it's not you, then it's Yang Yang.

But Yang Yang is docile and wouldn't be out here watching the excitement.

Actually, I didn't figure it out.

I heard that Eldest Brother is a refined and elegant scholar from Bailu Mountain, and he's currently working in the military.

And Second Brother is a mighty military officer.

- Someone of this frail physique can only be Third Brother then. - You–

Third Brother has found a sparing partner now.

Our Niao Niao is just as argumentative as you.

Act properly. Mother is looking.

Third Brother, you don't have to lie.

Mother is–

You two haven't greeted Grandmother yet.

Niao Niao, go greet Third Uncle and Third Aunt.

Yes.

- Greetings, Grandmother. - Greetings, Third Uncle.

- Greet— - My wonderful grandsons!

My grandsons.

- You're Song'er. - Grandmother, I'm Shaogong.

I'm Song'er.

So wonderful.

Looking at our family, we still have too few men.

Third Son, try harder.

Eat more flatbread later.

Once you've eaten enough, you'll have the energy to make more sons for the Cheng family.

What are you saying in front of these children?

You're so tall. No wonder you're a son of the Cheng family.

Niao Niao, greet Third Aunt.

Greetings, Third Aunt.

She's indeed clever as you said in the letter. [Sang Shunhua]

She's too clever for her own good.

Yang Yang is properly waiting in the hall for her elders.

She's unruly and ran out here first.

A lively girl is the best kind.

Eldest Brother is still inside?

Let's go inside. Don't let him wait too long.

Okay.

Mother, let's go inside.

Right, right, right. Let's go, Third Son.

Let's go eat flatbread. Mother prepared them for you.

And there's also buttermilk.

- Lots of delicious food. - Okay.

- Eat a lot. - Okay.

Mother, be careful.

Okay, okay.

Older Brothers, do you have any ways to deal with Mother?

To be honest, I made a brush that can write three characters at once.

There's really something so amazing?

You can't hide it. Give us a set, too.

- Tell me. - Okay, here's what you do.

When mother punishes you, pretend you're sick.

I'll tell you. When she reprimands you, put your head down like you can't hear anything.

When she's done, tell her "Mother, I'm in the wrong."

What else? Tell me more.

And also...

Brother.

Here.

Third Son.

My son, I've missed you so much.

Mother...

Don't you love this buttermilk?

Here, here. I warmed it up for you.

Taste some.

Okay, okay.

Here, open up.

Grandmother doesn't like Third Aunt?

Third Uncle proposed marriage to her by himself.

She's Bailu Mountain Master's daughter.

Our family is actually marrying up in this case.

But Grandmother still thinks Third Aunt is not good enough for Third Uncle.

She'll probably only be happy if she finds a beautiful fairy to match with Third Uncle.

Second Uncle neglected himself for more than ten years

and did everything for the family. But Grandmother?

She didn't treasure him at all.

Everyone says that humans are snobbish.

But who knew that even parents can be snobbish toward their own children.

If a parent also judges her child by her appearance and potential,

as the younger generation, why should I respect them?

You two are being sneaky. Who are you talking about again?

Mother, I was asking Younger Sister

we are clearly twins, but why do we not look similar?

Yes.

The two of us added together aren't nearly as pretty as Niao Niao.

Niao Niao, since we haven't seen each other in years, Older Brother has brought you many snacks and gifts.

You two, stop paying so much attention to Niao Niao.

Yang Yang is also your younger sister.

You mustn't forget gifts for her, too.

It is already late.

Mother should rest early, too.

I am not drunk, why should I go rest early?

I still have lots to say to my third son.

Mother, I've been traveling for the past few days without sleep.

Oh, then you must go and rest early.

Brother, I'll bring you to your room to rest.

No need, I'll bring Third Son over myself.

Son.

All right, come on down.

Slowly. Over there! They're setting off fireworks.

Look over there.

- Wow! - Look at the firecrackers.

Slowly. Give it to me.

More to the left. All right.

Eldest Aunt. Third Aunt.

Yang Yang, you can hand these small matters to the maidservants.

You can go back and rest. You must be tired today.

I'm not tired. Eldest Aunt must be more tired than me.

Eldest Aunt trusts me and gave me the chance to handle the household matters.

Naturally, I must do my best so as not to let you down.

I understand your intentions. You can go rest.

Yes.

[The Ideal Is To Be Like Water]

If Niao Niao were half as sensible as Yang Yang,

I wouldn't have to be so worried.

This year's New Year banquet was organized by Yang Yang, too.

At today's ancestral worship, I was worried that she couldn't handle it.

But she didn't make a single mistake.

She's indeed the role model for unmarried ladies.

Just like what Older Brother said,

that very, very large bridge...

Yang Yang is well-behaved and demure, while Niao Niao is vivacious and clever.

They both have their positive traits. Sister, you shouldn't always praise Yang Yang and put Niao Niao down.

I am impartial. I will praise whoever behaves well.

Who told Yang Yang to be well-behaved?

I'm willing to teach her everything that I know.

Niao Niao is so intelligent. Why aren't you teaching her these?

I must correct all the bad habits she got from Madam Ge first,

before she learns to handle general affairs. She hasn't even learned how to conduct herself.

How can she learn to manage the household?

Niao Niao, let's go see the fireworks.

What's there to see about fireworks? I will head back first.

It's the night of the New Year, a day of reunion. Everyone, do put aside the usual formalities.

Drink more.

Zisheng has returned to the capital. Princess Yuchang is waiting to be betrothed to him. [Ling Yi; Madam Chunyu]

You'll probably have two happy events this year, Marquis.

Okay, everyone.

Let's toast to Zisheng's marriage. (T/N: Zisheng is Ling Buyi's courtesy name - a name bestowed upon one at adulthood in addition to one's given name)

Zisheng, we just brought up your marriage matters.

Come sit next to me.

I'm under His Majesty's orders to come and reunite with Marquis Chengyang.

Everyone can relax. I will stand here

and accompany everyone while you eat.

Princess Yuchang has arrived!

Greetings, Princess Yuchang. [Princess Yuchang]

General Ling.

I still have important business to attend to, I will not ring in the New Year with everyone.

Zisheng, don't be in such a rush. No matter how busy you are, you must eat something.

You can't tend to matters on an empty stomach.

Yes, Zisheng. Princess Yuchang

still wants to celebrate New Year with you. You shouldn't reject her.

Zisheng, you should listen to your parents regarding your marriage.

It's not like we would purposely harm you.

Parents you say? Then may I ask where my mother is?

Her?

Who does she think she is?

Princess.

In front of everyone here, I should make it clear to Princess.

The wife I'm looking for is one who I will know is the fated one at very first sight.

For my whole life, my heart will be hers.

If I can not find this type of lady,

I would rather not marry my entire life.

And you, Princess, are not this person.

I will take my leave.

[Apricot Blossom Courtyard]

Young Lord, we've removed all the lanterns.

The new maidservants didn't know the rules and hung up the lanterns for the New Year.

Madam was very frightened. She insisted that the lone city was on fire for the whole night and didn't even eat dinner.

Young Lord, you haven't had dinner yet either. Shall I heat up some food?

No need.

I don't have an appetite.

Go. Bring me all the lanterns from Xu Jinzhong's shop.

Yes, Sir.

What's wrong with the lanterns at the blacksmith shop?

I remember that the other shops also hung lanterns.

That's right.

But the lanterns from the other booths were all made with bamboo frames.

But all the lanterns in Xu Jinzhong's shop had a metal base to secure the lampshade.

Ordinary lantern makers do not have the capability to make such high-quality metal bases.

The reason Xu Jinzhong's lanterns are different

is because they were all made by him personally.

As a blacksmith, what is he making lanterns for?

That night in his private room, the reason we couldn't find any evidence

was because he had hidden all the evidence in a place we would all overlook.

That is... the lanterns used to light a path in the night.

[There's a beauty, who you can't forget after seeing her] (T/N: A line from a poem by Sima Xiangru)

Princess, it is cold at night. Why don't you go wait in the carriage?

In order to avoid me,

he refuses to stay in bustling places and would rather come to this desolate place.

Why don't we go in?

Princess.

I won't be so accurate every time.

Because of me, you left before you ate anything.

I came to look for you because I felt bad.

Right! Does General Ling have any spare time for the New Year's Lantern Festival?

- This lantern was handmade by– - No time.

It doesn't matter if you marry me or not.

I will always wait for you at the Lantern Festival.

Young Lord, these are the lanterns from Xu Jinzhong's private room. There is nothing suspicious.

Young Lord, this Princess Yuchang is really infatuated with you.

Look. It's written on the lantern, "There's a beauty, who you can't forget after seeing her."

I heard the New Year's lanterns are all made in pairs.

In pairs?

This Xu Jinzhong is really an old fox. He hid the clues within the lantern.

If the buyer wishes to get in touch,

they only need to leave behind a pair of lanterns.

This way, they can relay the message without having to meet in person.

We should also attend...

this New Year's Lantern Festival.

This doesn't look like a girl's room at all.

It's just book scrolls and more book scrolls.

Isn't it a little too shabby?

These classics were gathered by Father after a lot of effort.

You can't even buy them with money. How is that shabby?

You've had a long day, Nanny. Go rest.

Young Lady, you're too sensible.

You'll tend to lose out like this.

Madam has been sent away from the Cheng family by Madam Xiao.

There's no one to protect you now.

If you don't try to fight for what's yours,

you'll lose out even more in the future.

Mother had to return to the Ge family because she was at fault.

Eldest Aunt treats me even better than she treats Niao Niao.

All my food and clothing

are more than sufficient. How am I losing out?

Is this considered treating you generously?

Did Eldest Madam leave any instructions?

Eldest Madam said

if we need anything, to go get it from the storehouse directly.

At least she knows to be nice.

Old Madam has always preferred males to females.

Eldest Master's sons are back

and Third Master is Old Madam's favorite child.

There isn't any place left for our Young Lady.

Right now, there isn't anyone in charge from Second Master's family.

Soon, there won't be any place for you and me either.

If there's something we need, we must fight for it.

If we establish our standing from the beginning,

they won't dare humiliate us again.

Come look at what good stuff your two older brothers prepared for you.

Did you two dig out all your possessions for me?

What gifts should I give to you?

But you know that all these years at home,

I don't have much money.

I'll give you both the grasshopper I weaved myself.

One each. Is that good?

Give both to Second Brother.

It's the thought that counts.

Niao Niao, you gave me your sincerity. I'm very content.

Niao Niao, come take a look at this.

What is this?

Book scrolls.

These book scrolls are more interesting than the ones Mother gave you, right?

If you learn to read from these, you'll definitely learn much faster.

Second Brother, where did you get this treasure from? It's perfect.

Your second brother was unwilling to study too, in the past.

Eldest Brother made these just to teach him.

All the words and pictures were carved

by Eldest Brother personally. They're heroic stories that occurred on the battlefields.

Eldest Brother is so nice.

These scrolls are nice, too.

When I first started studying,

Second Aunt said we mustn't be extravagant and wasteful.

She instructed me to wash the used scrolls,

then air dry them, leave them in the sun, dry them over the fire, string them up and reuse them.

Within a few days, they'd all split apart.

That's outrageous!

How is our family that poor?

Every year, Father and Mother sent home cases and cases of money.

There are only that many people in the household. The money's enough even if there's a feast every day.

Yet she treated you so poorly.

Don't worry. If you need anything in the future, just let me know.

Even if you want the stars in the sky, I'll drag a few down for you.

Niao Niao, is this the scroll you were telling us about, that you washed and used repeatedly?

And this desk...

That was previously used by Older Cousin.

This is obviously a desk for children.

Now that you've grown up, it's too small.

Really?

I don't find it too small.

It's because you're used to it, so you think it's nothing.

Stop playing with this. I'll teach you how to play with it later.

A few years ago, Eldest Brother gave me

a mahogany desk with Qilin carvings on the four corners. I don't have a use for it anymore. (T/N: Qilin is a creature in Chinese mythology)

Niao Niao, you can have it.

Thank you, Third Brother.

No need for thanks. I'll get someone to bring it over immediately.

There's no need to trouble you.

Lian Fang, you go get it.

All right.

Here, I'll teach you this.

This...

Be careful.

Older Sister Lian Fang.

Older Sister Lian Fang,

such a big item, where are you moving it to?

Third Young Master is gifting my Young Lady a study desk.

He knows she has to study and wants her to be more comfortable.

This desk is so beautiful.

Older Sister Lian Fang,

my Young Lady wants a new study desk these days, too.

But I have no idea what designs are nice.

I wonder if I can trouble you to carry this over to my Young Lady's place

and let her look at the design. Then we'll just make a similar one.

You're asking the right person then.

Eldest Young Master personally supervised the making of this desk as a gift for Third Young Master. It's a rare design.

Hurry and go help carry it.

Yes.

That's really impolite of you.

Yang Yang, you've met the shopkeeper.

If you have any questions in the future, just ask them.

Thank you, Eldest Aunt.

Lian Fang and Chang Pu are fighting in the courtyard.

You can do it.

Eldest Madam.

Young Lady,

Eldest Madam has been teaching you so tirelessly.

You should invite her to have some tea in your courtyard.

There's no need for the trouble.

How is that trouble?

Only if Eldest Madam comes over, will our courtyard become more lively.

Ever since Madam left, everyone in the household looks down on us and no one is willing to come.

Young Lady is always by herself and has no one to rely on.

She doesn't like to complain about her grievances.

She doesn't even have anyone to talk intimate stuff with...

Eldest Aunt, don't listen to Nanny.

You've had a tiring day. Hurry and go rest.

I'm really not tired today.

I'll go to your room for some tea.

That's great.

Let's go. Why are you in a daze?

You started it first!

This was meant for my Young Lady in the first place!

Why should your Young Lady have it and my Young Lady can't?

Go ask Third Young Master for it then. This was meant for my Young Lady!

Since it's in our study, it's ours now!

How is that reasonable? This is our house. You started it first and now you've so many excuses!

This belongs to my Young Lady!

What's going on?

Stop it, Lian Fang!

Who said you can hit people?

Chang Pu, what's going on here?

What's going on?

Chang Pu! Wake up, Chang Pu!

I didn't use that much force.

Chang Pu, wake up! Chang Pu!

Wake up!

Chang Pu!

Why is Lian Fang not back yet?

It isn't that far from Third Brother's room.

She must have hidden somewhere to skive off.

That's impossible. Lian Fang isn't such a person.

Lian Fang has always been honest and keeps to her duty.

Moreover, you don't know this.

If it wasn't for Lian Fang staying behind to look after me, I wouldn't be alive today.

Aunt Qing.

Young Lady, Madam wants you at Jiuzhui Hall for questioning.

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