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[Love Like the Galaxy]

[Episode 25]

If I tell the truth about everything,

will Brother Wen seek justice for us?

I have almost uncovered...

the truth of the lone city.

Throughout the ages, the good are rewarded and the evil are punished.

Mother, please don't worry.

The evil doer will be punished in the end.

Yes.

The evil one is still alive.

You cannot let him go.

Mother,

I will marry a bride soon.

All hardships will soon become the past.

Our good fortune is coming.

Zisheng, as your father, I am the last person

to know your news of marriage.

Do you still hold grudges against me?

Young Lord, Marquis said he has urgent matters to discuss with you.

I dare not stop him.

Don't blame them.

It is all my fault.

I heard from your mother that you proposed to Miss Cheng in public today.

My mother?

My mother stays at Apricot Blossom Courtyard all year long.

It is impossible for her to tell you these things.

Whom are you referring to?

Zisheng, I know you are angry.

But you cannot be spiteful about your own marriage.

The Chengs are merely a newly promoted martial officer family.

They have no foundation in the imperial court.

They don't have the power to help you.

Miss Cheng is even more infamous.

This marriage does not benefit you at all.

In the capital, who doesn't know that Princess Yuchang fancies you?

No matter the character, appearance, family background, and family principles,

Prince Ruyang is so much better than Marquis Quling.

You still think that back then, you relying on your wife

to seek connections with Prince Ruyang was not enough?

Now you hope to rely on my marriage

in exchange for a bright future?

You can rest assured.

I won't risk my marriage

because I have resentment against anyone.

You don't resent me, I feel very relieved.

But it's only that Cheng family...

If you still have a tiny bit of guilt in your heart,

then leave here immediately.

My mother used to say she doesn't want you

anywhere that she can see.

I never make things difficult for family members.

So I have no choice but to make it difficult for Marquis Chengyang.

A'Qi, see off the guest.

Who do you think you are?

An unknown cat or dog who still dares to be presumptuous in front of me?

I'm the only daughter of the Huo family.

You don't have any foundation and you dare to ask for marriage?

You are not even worthy to carry my shoes!

I must beat you good-for-nothing to death!

I'll beat you to death! I'll beat you to death!

I'll beat you to death! I'll beat you to death!

You good-for-nothing. You good-for-nothing!

All right.

All right. It's fine.

Don't hurt your hands.

Zisheng, is there a clinic here?

Apricot Blossom Courtyard is far from the clinic.

Marquis Chengyang, you better go and heal your injuries quickly.

Madam.

[Eldest Brother Huo Chong's Memorial Tablet]

General.

Your subordinate came late.

Fifteen years late!

Your subordinate is sorry.

If we can find the truth about the lone city

and let the innocent people who died rest in peace,

I believe he won't blame you.

Young Lord, I recently

have been searching for the military doctor under Young Marquis Yue back then.

I finally found the military doctor.

He has changed his name now.

He's staying secretly in the west village on the outskirts of the capital.

I'll ask A'Qi and A'Fei to follow you to the west village to investigate.

We can't.

The people by your side are overly conspicuous.

For the sake of safety, let me go and investigate myself.

I will be in contact with you at all times.

I will definitely return after 3 days.

Then if I want to contact you,

what should I do?

The wars are ever-changing.

We messenger officers can easily fall into the hands of the enemy.

To prevent military matters from leaking out,

General Huo often ordered us to hide information in commonly seen things.

The Huo Army way of transmitting information is unconventional.

For example, breaking a tree branch

into one short and three long pieces. It means the subordinates have encountered danger.

If I'm safe, it'll be two short and two long pieces.

This trip still needs to be done in secret.

Remember, safety first.

Please do not worry, Young Lord.

But I still don't understand something.

Why are you so anxious to find the remaining defeated troops of the lone city?

Could it be that there are other secrets in the lone city's fall those years ago?

Yes.

But I'm anxious to find them...

because I found the one I love.

Young Lord, you have achieved much at a young age.

If General were still alive,

he would feel gratified.

What a shame.

General will never see you successful and married.

When you return from scouting,

can you make it back on the day of delivery of my betrothal gifts?

Young Lord,

are you going to be married?

This is good news, good news.

In the netherworld, General will

surely feel gratified.

I wonder what the young lady is like

for Young Lord to regard this highly?

She must be an extraordinary woman.

Someone like me who is trapped in the past.

I should've been left alone in this world,

but if she can be by my side...

through all the hardships...

Perhaps it's worth a try.

General,

I never thought that in her heart,

I am a thousand and million times more dreadful than Ling Buyi.

Dear, you must not think that.

Niao Niao is still young. She does not understand our painstaking efforts and worries as parents.

That day, though your words may have caused her to feel wronged,

you had no choice. Don't be angry with her anymore.

I should ask her not to blame me instead.

Originally, it was us who let Niao Niao down.

Now, she's even willing to risk her marriage

to oppose us.

These are the consequences of our actions.

Niao Niao is like you.

With a sharp tongue but a soft heart.

You two are also too stubborn to yield.

And speak where it hurts the most.

I don't blame her. I only blame myself.

Today is the result of our past decisions.

It doesn't matter how hard it was for us or how reluctant we were.

It was we who abandoned her and caused her to grow up like this.

There is no point in saying any more.

There are many unhappy couples in the world.

I can only hope that she and Ling Buyi will not be among them.

I hope they will love each other and grow old together.

Tomorrow is the marriage of the Lou and He Families. Will Mother come with me?

What does the marriage of others have to do with me?

You can go by yourself.

What about my marriage?

Mother, the portraits of the women suitable for marriage that Mr. Wu collected,

has Mother looked over them?

You are already grown. You can decide on marriage matters on your own.

If you like a lady from one of those families,

just ask your father to propose marriage.

What about Mother?

Other parents care about their children's marriage, almost to the point of arranging everything.

Why don't you ever pay attention to what type of woman I'll marry?

You can decide on your own matters.

Isn't that good?

In your heart,

do you think that my marriage is not an important matter?

Once you grow a few more years older,

you will understand.

Things that are of utmost importance in your eyes

are merely something

insignificant and worthless to other people.

In this world, don't ask others for favors...

if you can rely on yourself.

What did Madam say?

Did she select a young lady from these families?

Mother says to decide for myself.

Young Master, you are knowledgeable, intelligent, and have your own opinions.

Madam just trusts Young Master,

that's why she let you take charge of your own marriage.

Nanny, no need to urge me. I get it.

In this world, there are parents who actively meddle in their children's marriages.

Naturally, there are those who take no part in it.

I envy others who have their parents' interference and discipline,

and others envy my unfettered freedom.

The others that Young Master speaks of...

who is it?

There's no one.

Who isn't a joke and pitiful in this world?

Young Miss!

Young Miss, hurry and wake up!

General Ling is at the manor.

Why did he come so early in the morning?

Young Miss, have you forgotten?

Today is the big wedding between the Lou and He family. General Ling intentionally came to pick you up to attend together.

He is waiting for you in Jiuzhui Hall.

General Ling has arrived!

- General Ling. - General Ling.

General Ling.

General Ling.

Second Young Master Lou, congratulations.

A'Yao, I hope you and Sister Zhaojun

will be happily married for a hundred years.

I heard a couple days ago, Your Majesty granted you and General Ling marriage.

I wish to congratulate you both, too.

Lady Shaoshang moves through her prospective husbands quite quickly.

It's only been a few days... and another person has been decided.

What has that to do with you?

I never thought Miss Cheng who acts with determination and courage

would also now bend under power.

Second Young Master Lou, please guide us to be seated.

A'Yao, leave this to me. You should guide the esteemed guests.

Brother Shanjian. General Ling. Please follow me.

As for Shaoshang...

Allow me.

A'Yao, I will guide Sister Shaoshang to the womens' seats.

Shaoshang, let's go.

In this life, I have gotten married twice.

The first time I wore the bridal gown, my family was killed and in ruins.

The second time was from filial piety.

It couldn't be a big fanfare so not even a lantern could be hung.

At least there were some guests that could hold up to the occasion.

It's just I did not think that you would attend as well.

I also did not think that I would attend.

Shaoshang...

I still need to extend my gratitude...

for returning A'Yao to me.

If it were not for me, you would not have to marry Ling Buyi.

I thought you would say that I gained a huge benefit from this.

If I knew there would be such an engagement ahead, why didn't I break off the previous engagement earlier?

Ling Buyi is a cruel and merciless person. What sort of gain would it be to marry him?

When I was in Fengyi Prefecture, I personally witnessed him interrogating.

Now that I think of it, it still makes me feel chills.

In theory, since he grew up by the emperor's side, he could do anything.

But how did he grow up to be so ruthless?

It's like there's a deep-seated hatred caused by a blood feud.

That's not ruthlessness.

That's a murderous air. He's a general.

He's ruthless when he needs to be.

You are protecting him like this.

It seems there are feelings between the two of you.

I was once young and did not understand how to perceive others.

Now that I have experienced this, I understand this.

What use are romantic and talented men? They need to be kind, soft-hearted,

and gentle. That is better.

As for you,

you can also be considered a kind person.

It's good that you know.

If it wasn't for A'Yao's future,

even if you cried until your tears dried up,

I would never have broken off the engagement.

As for now, I see A'Yao as an elder brother.

I am protective of those important to me. He Zhaojun, I'm telling you.

I will not let anyone mistreat my family.

I am the same. Apart from my younger brother,

A'Yao is the last of my family in this world.

The way I treasure him is no less than you to him.

He and I will be better from now on.

I hope you...

and Ling Buyi can be the same.

I hope so.

Let's go. Let's go to the banquet hall.

I am still in mourning.

According to the rules, I should not be seen.

I sought you out today specifically to speak with you.

The words have been spoken.

The favors...

have also been fulfilled.

Brothers, this way, please.

I never thought, that not teaching at the Cheng Manor for a few days

would lead to the engagement of Shaoshang and General Ling.

From now on, you can hand over the teaching to me.

There is no need to trouble Young Master Yuan.

But if Young Master Yuan is bored at home from being unemployed,

I can introduce you to a job as an official.

It will save you from being so obsessed with the marriages of the women.

No need. My teacher Huangfu Yi recommended that I enter the imperial court.

In the days to come, General Ling and I will be fellow officials.

Do not worry. If I become bored,

I will find trouble for you.

Oh, I mean, trouble General Ling (for help).

No trouble.

When Shaoshang and I get married,

we will invite Young Master Yuan for a drink.

Speaking of drinking at the wedding,

last month I thought we'd be drinking to celebrate Shaoshang and A'Yao's marriage today.

It seems that until the marriage actually takes place, it cannot be counted.

Young Master Yuan at first taught the Cheng family.

Now, you are asking about the marriage between me and Shaoshang.

If I didn't know that your eyes grow above your head, (T/N: picky and look down at people)

I would have suspected that you have ulterior motives towards my bride-to-be.

Cheng Shaoshang disdains romantic love.

She only knows to be calculative.

I've always detested those who are calculative about marriages.

For her, of course, I have no improper thoughts at all.

Then what you are saying is...

Young Master Yuan is only targeting me?

I just want to see...

To be liked by a woman full of bad intentions,

what kind of ending will that man have?

Young Master Yuan will have to be disappointed then.

Shaoshang and I adore each other.

We'll definitely grow old together.

But for someone like Young Master Yuan who is intolerant and critical of other people,

you might not reach the same ending.

General Ling, I am a civil official.

So I'll definitely live longer than a military official like you.

Adore each other? Grow old together?

When you say that, do you even believe it yourself?

Brothers, stop arguing. As I see it, Shaoshang is the best lady in the world.

- Of course. - Shut up.

Congratulations, Miss Cheng. Miss Cheng.

Sister Shaoshang, come sit with me.

No need, thanks.

Niao Niao, you've come.

Come, come! Sit here.

Eleventh Young Master picked and chose for so many years, yet his eyesight is so-so.

Cheng Shaoshang, you are really capable.

As soon as you withdrew marriage from my older cousin, you picked up Eleventh Young Master.

How is that respectful to my older cousin?

His Majesty personally proposed marriage to my family.

How would I dare to refuse such a huge imperial grace?

Lou Li, you're talking so impressively.

You should have been in front of His Majesty so that we could have seen if you dared to refuse.

But-But you shouldn't have agreed so quickly.

My older cousin must be very sad.

He's so madly in love with you. You should grieve and seclude yourself in the countryside.

Why should your cousin marry another, but I have to stay unmarried my whole life?

And if I do marry, I should grieve for many years and let my prime years for marriage slip away.

Ultimately when I marry, I'll still have to find someone I don't like.

Hide in a cold corner, nurse my wounds, and never appear in public again.

Those who know, know that our Cheng family

fulfilled the last wish of General He. Those who don't know,

would think our Cheng family owes the Lou family a great deal of favors.

Lou Li, if you want me to respect you,

you should repeat what you just said to your father and mother.

Let's see if your mother will slap you.

Madam, where are you going?

It's just a joke among the girls. It shouldn't need to involve us.

Eldest Madam Cheng is right. My daughter is the one who spoke provokingly.

The Lou family is very regretful that Shaoshang cannot marry into our family.

We couldn't help but do it this way to fulfill the last wish of brave loyalty.

I feel assured that Madam doesn't think too much about it.

Of course, I don't think too much about it.

His Majesty personally bestowed Eleventh Young Master to our family. With such a fine son-in-law,

I would even wake up laughing at night. Why would I feel resentful?

General Ling accompanied Shaoshang to attend the Lou family's wedding,

we are indeed in admiration.

No matter how generous and tolerant a man is,

he wouldn't accompany his bride to visit her ex-fiance's house to attend his wedding.

I just wonder... Is General Ling uncaring or unfeeling towards Shaoshang,

or does he just not care about how others see him?

Thank you, everyone, for coming. Please.

Thanks to you two.

Young Master Zhang.

Eldest Young Master Lou.

If it wasn't for your extraordinary knowledge of drawing the map of Fengyi Prefecture,

this expedition would have been more difficult.

His Majesty wants to reward by merits. With such a great meritorious deed, I'm sure

you'll attain a high position later on.

For A'Yao to marry Zhaojun, it is already the highest honor that His Majesty has given the Lou family.

As the He family's in-laws, the Lou family helping General Ling to overcome Fengyi Prefecture

was simply our duty.

Why would we dare to seek merits greedily?

A'Ben.

Don't you think so?

Uncle...

really understands me.

General Ling, I have been used to being idle most of my life.

I only enjoy traveling around the country instead of working as an official.

I'm afraid I'll disappoint you.

You may not be interested in becoming an official,

but if His Majesty promotes you, let's see who will stand in the way.

Eldest Young Master Lou.

The Cheng family has just withdrawn from marriage to the Lou family.

They didn't wait long to enter another engagement in the palace. People are really stunned.

It also makes people suspicious.

Were Cheng Shaoshang and General Ling already having an affair?

A'Yan?

Why did you come to the male seating?

It's nothing big, but just now, Fourth Miss Cheng said

she left a cape in General Ling's carriage. So I came to ask.

Sister Shaoshang has aspirations. Do you think she is like the rest of you?

The way you look at Ling Buyi is like a wild dog looking at a bone after being starved for three days. Too bad,

Ling Buyi...

just doesn't like you!

Everyone, I think all of you have known Ling Buyi for a while.

But he didn't propose marriage to any of you.

We are honest stay-at-home ladies who have proper comportment.

Unlike some people who use foxy flirtations and pretentious affections.

General Ling is a great hero. How would he know these dirty and sneaky tricks?

He was probably seduced.

Wang Ling, you're spouting lies!

I'm not.

Sister.

General Ling!

Today is the Lou family's day of great happiness.

What do you mean by this?

Wherever I go, the Black-Armored Guards will follow me there.

It's always this way.

I didn't intend to offend.

General Ling,

this is the female seating area. I'm afraid it's not quite proper according to etiquette.

It's a small detail to combine or separate the seats.

Knowing what's honor and shame and when to advance or retreat, that's the highest form of etiquette.

Fine. Since Miss Wang said that I'm not adhering to etiquette,

today I will...

teach you what it means to know what honor and shame, and what etiquette is.

General Ling, what are you doing?

Miss Cheng is really lucky. General Ling would defend her disregarding the separation between male and female seating.

Fourth Miss Cheng just withdrew from marriage,

and already gets such an excellent husband. She's really lucky.

You–

Sorry. I was watching the excitement and wasn't paying attention.

But to be able to use excellent venison to wash your clothes, I'm sure you also feel that you're lucky.

You–

Forget it! Don't argue with him. No one has gained anything from bickering with Yuan Shanjian.

Let's go.

Madam Cheng.

Miss Wang just said that I'm not adhering to etiquette. Now that the elders are watching,

it can be considered adhering to etiquette.

This is good. General Ling is thoroughly thoughtful.

General Ling is wrong. As the sage says, etiquette—

Etiquette?

As a young woman, whenever you open your mouth, all you talk about is private matters between unmarried couples.

Do you think you really understand etiquette, honor, and shame?

You haven't married, but you already look like a marketplace woman. Eldest Madam Lou!

Did you know this?

Miss Wang just mentioned foxy flirtations and pretentious affections.

Did you know that Fifth Prince gifted me a pair of beautiful courtesans last month?

Your older brother Wang Long salivated when he saw them, so I gifted them to him.

Who would have known, in just a few days that your father took them over.

Foxy flirtations and pretentious affections.

This compliment was about the two courtesans.

You–

Instead of pondering every day on how to slander my bride, why don't you go home and think about

how to call those two beautiful courtesans later on.

Will you respectfully address them as sister-in-law or as mother?

Ling Buyi, you...

Everyone, I'm sure

you've heard of my engagement with Miss Cheng.

When I get married, I will invite everyone to

honor us with your presence.

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