Original subtitles

♫ Although my destiny is made by Heaven ♫

♫ Fortunately this life change occurred to me ♫

♫ The meteor made our souls overlap ♫

♫ So the knots in our hearts can be untied ♫

♫ Our romance started with an encounter in our youth ♫

♫ Thanks to the suffering we overcame with trust ♫

♫ I'm looking at the snowstorm in my hometown from afar ♫

♫ I want to enjoy the moon and clouds with you ♫

♫ The moon is so bright and I'm looking at the frontier ♫

♫ Who is waiting for her to wander the world ♫

♫ By the lotus pond, before the flowers and under the moon ♫

♫ Years have witnessed our love of truth and falsehood ♫

♫ The memory is constantly on a loop ♫

♫ So many years have passed ♫

♫ Clear up the heavy fog ♫

♫ The road is full of thorns ♫

♫ The meteor flew across the night sky ♫

♫ Its fragments are so dazzling ♫

♫ Who is dancing ♫

♫ Then turn into bubbles and disappear ♫

♫ Putting aside love and hate, drifting with the flow ♫

♫ Wake up from the gold-glided dreams, who is worrying and premeditating ♫

♫ Miss the tenderness in her chest suddenly ♫

♫ Break the starlight just to enter her eyes ♫

♫ Our romance started with an encounter in our youth ♫

♫ Thanks to the suffering we overcame with trust ♫

♫ I'm looking at the snowstorm in my hometown from afar ♫

♫ I want to enjoy the moon and clouds with you ♫

[The Trust]

[Episode 01]

From friendship, relationship, to marriage,

there are happiness and togetherness,

arguments, and cold shoulders. We've been through ups and downs.

But now,

is divorce the only option?

I just want him to care more about me, to spend more time with me.

Am I asking for too much?

One must express one's love often

in a stable relationship.

Even for married ones,

deep love would fake with time.

Is it me?

Am I not considerate enough?

If we swapped our positions,

would it be different?

We can fall in love with someone

on first sight.

But it takes devotion to maintain the crush for a lifetime.

[The End.]

It's a lifetime.

For a couple,

mutual understanding comes after mutual trust.

[The Trust]

- Hurry up. - Wait for me.

Your Highness,

are you sure about this?

We'd be punished if someone finds out.

It's the annual grand court. We'll blend in.

I haven't met His Majesty for a long time.

Besides, my father finally returns.

I must meet them myself.

Hold on.

We still have our makeup on.

Wudu.

What's your opinion?

Tatar Zamsi of Haer Tribe

has pacified other tribes to our north.

Now, he's seeking our territory.

General Xu urges our government

for rations and forage

for arms expansions

in preparation for Zamsi's attack.

What do you think?

Your Majesty.

I'm only a servant.

I dare not to make remarks.

But on the grand court today,

there will be plenty of remarks.

[Zhenbei Marquis, Hengshan Duke]

[Yunyang Earl]

[Prime Doctor Pei]

After married to His Majesty,

[Xu Ding]

father was assigned to guard the northern border.

It's been three years.

Father has aged. [Xu Yu]

Here comes His Majesty.

Your Majesty.

Long live, Your Majesty.

Please rise. [Xiao Jinyun]

Thanks, Your Majesty.

General Xu.

Your Majesty.

You've guarded the border for three years.

Now you're here to report.

You've worked hard.

It's my privilege.

Please allow me to bring one thing up.

Speak up.

Tatar Zamusi of Haer Tribe

is a proven battle commander without mercy.

Since the start of this year,

he's been lurking and seeking our territory.

He keeps harassing attack us.

I implore the allocation of rations

to prepare for the unexpected.

Your Majesty.

In my humble opinion,

harassing attacks are normal.

Increasing armaments abruptly

would alert Zamusi

and make him prepared.

General Xu.

We shouldn't seek trouble.

Your Majesty.

Our country, Dasheng, is well-known

for the rule of virtue and civility.

I agree with Zhenbei Marquis

that we should not act rashly.

The crops near our camps fail.

Our troops are suffering from it.

Zamusi has pacified other tribes

and united with them.

Once they attack us,

it would be a hard fight.

Going to war would waste manpower and money.

We should try everything to avoid it.

General Xu's proposal will lead us to war.

Please think twice, Your Majesty.

Calm down, Your Highness.

We can't afford to annoy them.

Going to war or not

depends on the interest of our people and our country.

All my predecessors are prepared for danger

in times of peace.

Now there are frequent attacks in the north

and crop failure in the south.

Dull as I am,

I am deeply concerned, too.

Xiao Jinyun is so literal.

Should we fight or not?

General Xu.

The granary is suffering from crop failure, too.

For the sake of our people,

General Xu,

we must forbear and make it through a hard time.

We could fight with Zamusi

when we have enough rations and troops.

It's not that urgent.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty.

General Xu

is seeking war deliberately

to create public resentment.

If his plan works out,

the people would think of you

as a military and oppressive governor.

What General Xu did is intolerable.

You are full of nonsense!

Who is that?

Do you know him?

So crude!

Yu?

That's Her Highness!

Oh, dear!

That's highly inappropriate.

How could that be?

Right.

Aggressive as Zamusi is,

there will be a fight sooner or later.

My father only wants to make prewar preparations.

What's wrong with that?

He's served the army half of his life.

Did you show solicitude for him at all?

She came to the court in disguise!

How could she?

That's crazy.

Your Majesty.

I know this might be beyond me.

Did Your Majesty indulge Her Highness

to interfere with government affairs

and show up in the court in disguise?

Silence!

Please punish me.

I didn't know Her Highness would show up in the court.

I should have educated my daughter well.

I'll take the punishment.

Father.

Her Highness violates the rules

and disobeys the instructions.

Her Highness shows no respect to Your Majesty.

She should be punished by death.

I asked to come here.

It's not about anyone else.

I'll take responsibility.

Your Majesty.

Her Highness is so arrogant.

Please punish her accordingly.

Wudu.

Send her out.

Have Queen Mother punish her.

So much for today.

You're dismissed.

Dismissed.

Your Majesty.

Love live, Your Majesty.

[Ms. Tao]

Xinzhu.

You gather us here in a hurry.

What's the good news?

Tao, didn't you know

what happened at the court this morning?

I'm afraid

we'll address Xinzhu

as Your Highness soon.

That's nonsense.

This is only between you and me. [Lady Pei]

It makes me sound desperate for her position.

That's up to His Majesty.

Everyone knows that you are in charge

of the imperial harem.

Her Highness in Fengyi Palace?

She cannot take responsibility at all.

From now on,

we are counting on you.

Exactly.

You're the most beautiful one to me.

Ms. Qin.

You're so indifferent to these affairs.

[Ms. Qin]

Xinzhu.

I reckon Queen Mother

has been notified of this incident.

If we set off now,

we may have the chance to enjoy a show.

Of the entire harem,

you are the smartest, Ms. Li.

Ms. Qin.

Come on. Let's take a look.

Fine. I will join you

to the show.

The officials say

His Majesty indulged himself in beauty

and took you to the court,

having no respect for the rules.

I was only there

to check on my father.

Those elders picked a fight

and embarrassed His Majesty.

You were the embarrassment!

[Queen Mother]

Women are not allowed in the court.

You've violated the rules.

You made it hard for His Majesty.

Do you understand?

The rules forbid women

to show up in court.

What about men

speaking nonsense in the court?

That's absurd!

Lady Pei is here.

You!

Queen Mother, we wish you good health.

Please rise.

Thanks.

Aunt, please calm down.

Don't get angry with her.

If only the harems

are all like you, considerate and biddable.

This is a severe incident.

It violates our traditions.

We must make it up.

To save trouble for His Majesty,

you should quit your position.

Do you disagree?

I won't do it

unless His Majesty divorces me.

Otherwise,

I'll always be his wife.

I'll always be Empress.

Yes, Your Highness loves His Majesty deeply.

Now it's time to share His Majesty's burdens.

Lady Pei, are you that eager for it?

I am worried about His Majesty.

I am eager to take up the responsibilities.

Aunt.

Did I misspeak?

Lady Pei, speak up

if you want to take my position.

Stop beating around the bush.

Xu Yu.

You should reflect on yourself.

How dare you mount the high horse

in front of me.

I didn't.

Lady Pei is gruff.

I'm in charge of the harem.

It's my duty to educate her.

You are so arrogant!

Unreasonable!

Aunt.

Calm down, Aunt.

Your Highness.

Where are you heading?

His Majesty!

Tao.

Did you enjoy the show?

I was attracted by your beauty.

Stop joking.

Aunt.

Empress has made a great mistake.

If I were you,

I'd punish her severely.

Look at you.

That was really out of line.

Stop making me worried.

I don't get it.

She got into the court

and disputed with the officials.

That was an embarrassment to His Majesty.

Why not banish her to the cold palace?

I know what you're doing.

You are trying to incite me to banish her, right?

I dare not.

She has been so wilful.

Anger would do you bad.

I'm only here to check on you.

Stop wasting your time.

If I were you,

I'd show my care for His Majesty.

He is burdened with official business.

Do you understand?

To survive in the harem,

improving yourself

is much better than playing tricks on others.

Remember my word,

a son makes his mom noble.

Yes, Queen Mother.

[Xu Yu, my wife...]

What's wrong?

Empress has been kind to us.

She hasn't seen her father

for three years.

While Your Majesty...

What about me?

Your Majesty,

it's been months since the last time

you visited Fengyi Palace.

Are you blaming me?

I dare not.

I'm busy with state affairs.

I don't often visit the harem.

She is unbending and reckless.

Keeping a distance from her

will free her from being punished.

That's very thoughtful of you.

All the officials are waiting for me to punish her.

The elders in particular.

They want to have a good laugh.

We don't know what else to do

apart from divorcing her.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty.

General Xu is here.

Bring him in.

Yes.

Xu Ding, at your service.

Please rise.

Thank you.

I just got this urgent report from the army.

Zamusi has gathered troops of different tribes.

He's now marching towards us.

What's your suggestion?

I've got my horse ready.

I will set off soon to the front line.

Very well.

Once General Xu is back,

our soldiers will unite

and beat off the enemy.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, I'm thinking...

Don't worry.

We will have the Ministry of Revenue

prepare rations for you,

as many as possible.

Your Majesty.

May I meet my daughter

before I leave for the front line?

Don't worry.

We will take good care of Yu

and wait for your return in triumph.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Father.

Yu?

- Father. - Yu.

Duty calls at the northern border.

His Majesty asked me

to go to the front line now.

You just got back.

Why does it have to be you?

I'll reason with him!

What about other generals?

Yu.

Your brother and I are away from you.

You're on your own here.

You must be careful.

Stop making trouble.

We'd be worried.

I understand.

It's getting cold.

You should put on more clothes.

By the way,

here.

I found a magic stone in the northern area.

They say it's good for your health.

I found this stone

and made a bracelet of it.

You can put it on.

Here.

Yu.

The affairs in the royal city are intertwined.

I never want you to bring honor to the family.

I just want you to be safe.

I'm leaving.

Father.

I got this protective talisman

for you and my brother last Lantern Festival.

Steps, Your Majesty.

You messed around in the court.

I haven't punished you.

Name the punishment.

I will take it.

You're the Empress.

You should take care of the harem.

Look what you've done.

We have indulged you.

Yes, you have.

It's been months

since we last met.

I'm busy with official business.

I don't have much leisure time.

Spending time with you

is so luxurious.

Your Majesty,

since you're affectionless,

why did you marry me in the first place?

We have to respond

to the incident in court.

Your father and your brother are guarding the border.

We don't want to distract them.

You should behave yourself.

Your Highness, His Majesty is here.

Greetings, Mother.

Please stand up.

Come over.

Sit next to me.

I heard about the incident this morning.

Empress is not solely accountable for it.

But she should be punished.

Please be careful

with her punishment.

We understand.

If the harem is a mess,

the court will be distracted, too.

By the way,

has Xu Ding left?

Yes.

Zamusi is an experienced warrior.

He is ambitious.

Only General Xu

can suppress him.

We're in urgent need of his skills.

We cannot disappoint the army.

I have withdrawn Empress's official seal.

I'll entrust it to you

and promote Lady Pei to take charge of the harem.

This will end the incident.

Your father passed away early.

I brought you and your brother Jinming up.

But now,

you don't have a son.

Hengshan Duke tries to stand up to you.

I am deeply concerned about it.

During your leisure time,

be sure to visit your concubines,

Lady Pei in particular.

Understand?

Rest assured.

We know what to do.

I know you'll listen.

By the way,

The concubine selection is approaching.

Please pay attention.

If only I have known His Majesty is affectionless,

I should have joined the army.

With the heavy blade I hold,

Xu Yu is so optimistic.

I can't believe she's practicing swordplay.

when could I serve my country worthily?

Have you figured out

the punishment for me?

I can tell the satire. Is this necessary?

Hold this.

It's upside down.

Look at you.

Good at making fun of me,

as you always are.

Here are the names of ladies

who could be useful to the official business.

Select my concubines from them.

Are you questioning my beauty appreciation?

Are you sure about this?

I might lack it.

But I am visionary. That's enough.

Only select the women

who are useful to the court.

Are they the concubines for me?

I'm sure they will have no bad effect on you.

Besides, they are well-educated.

They'll be useful to your court.

Yeah, no bad effect.

I did it as you requested.

I was talking about the officials' daughters!

Is that so?

Just stick to these names.

Lady Pei is in charge of the harem.

If you don't believe me,

why not have Lady Pei select them for you?

You keep contradicting me.

That's not what an Empress should do.

What should an Empress do?

I was thinking

if I was mean to you.

Your Majesty.

What should an Empress be like?

I'm practicing swordplay on my own.

I didn't bother anyone else.

Come out!

Let me see who's around.

Speak up.

Xu Yu.

Am I troubling anyone?

That's too far.

I'm asking you.

You've gone too far.

Why are you standing so close to me?

A green leaf in her hair.

Your Majesty.

What does that mean?

It's been months.

I'm not used to this.

Why are you

doing this

all of a sudden?

STAY AWAY FROM ME!

♫ Although my destiny is made by Heaven ♫

♫ Fortunately this life change occurred to me ♫

♫ The meteor made our souls overlap ♫

♫ So the knots in our hearts can be untied ♫

♫ Our romance started with the encounter in our youth ♫

♫ Thanks to the suffering we overcame with trust ♫

♫ I'm looking at the snowstorm in my hometown from afar ♫

♫ I want to enjoy the moon and clouds with you ♫

♫ The moon is so bright and I'm looking at the frontier ♫

♫ Who is waiting for her to wander the world ♫

♫ By the lotus pond, before the flowers and under the moon ♫

♫ Years have witnessed our love of truth and falsehood ♫

♫ The memory is constantly on a loop ♫

♫ So many years have passed ♫

♫ Clear up the heavy fog ♫

♫ The road is full of thorns ♫

♫ The meteor flew across the night sky ♫

♫ Its fragments are so dazzling ♫

♫ Who is dancing ♫

♫ Then turn into bubbles and disappear ♫

Your Highness!

Your Majesty!

Your Highness!

Your Majesty!

Your Highness!

Your Majesty!

You are awake.

Your Majesty, how do you feel?

He's awake!

I've been worried sick.

Mother.

My voice?

Are you okay?

My voice!

Hurry!

Such slender hands?

Come here.

Hurry.

My body?

What?

What's the matter with you?

Are you too upset?

The doctor has checked on you.

You're quite well.

You just need to have a good sleep.

Xu Yu really bothers me a lot.

How dare!

His Majesty...

Where's Xu Yu?

My son, don't worry about it.

I promise

I'll deal with her.

Come on.

Have some ginseng soup.

Come on.

Mother, please go back first.

You haven't had it yet!

I'm still uncomfortable

and I want to rest more.

Wudu.

Remember the soup.

Yes, Queen Mother.

See you.

Take care.

Be careful.

Take care of yourself.

When you're fine,

ask Wudu to tell me.

Don't worry.

Wudu.

Pinch me.

I dare not do so.

Pinch me!

I dare not!

Does it hurt?

Yes...

You can leave now.

I become the emperor?

Emperor fell into the pool with Empress.

She finds herself in serious trouble this time.

Maybe Emperor is still in danger.

How could you smile happily?

You're so wise, Xinzhu.

Please forgive me this time.

Your appearance...

is really so nice.

No wonder he came here once

to stay with you last month.

I just have a poor look

and an ignoble family,

how could I compare with you?

That day,

maybe he's tired to walk further

and happened to stay in my room.

Then he decided to have a rest here.

New concubines will come soon.

As new girls come,

you would have a tough time too.

I hold no extravagant hope for his love.

I only wish that

I could stay with you,

serve you,

and lean close to you.

Stand up.

Lady Pei!

His Majesty is awake.

Queen Mother asked you to serve him.

Ping.

Ping.

Miss.

Where's my new dress?

That nice-looking one.

Help me put on it.

Yes, Lady Pei.

Wish you all well, Lady Pei.

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty!

Where are you?

His Majesty is there!

Your Majesty!

It's so odd for to you fall into the pool.

Your Majesty!

You're swollen now!

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty!

You scared me...

Stop there!

to death.

What the hell are they going to do?

Crying?

Crying all day!

Want to bring me to death by your tears?

It's a slip of the tongue.

Just a slip.

Do you love me dearly?

Want me to be fine soon? Right?

That's it.

Go to pray for blessings at the place I fell.

You can't leave there

without my permission.

Thank you for your hard work.

As I don't get that good fortune,

then I'm leaving to have a rest.

Wait a minute.

[Fengyi Palace]

My hands?

Why so rough?

Why am I in Fengyi Palace?

Queen Mother arrives!

Xu Yu!

What's wrong with you?

Xu Yu?

You made so many troubles.

Do you want to kill His Majesty?

Mother,

I'm the Emepror, what did you just call me?

Bold!

How dare you address yourself like that?

What's wrong with you?

You just fell in the lake.

Don't pretend to be stupid here.

You think I won't punish you?

Tell me.

Why do you meet secretly?

Ms. Xu, you've misunderstood.

No misunderstanding.

We're doing...

what you're thinking about.

Tut.

As long as I haven't signed my name,

I'm still your wife, right?

Then so what?

The reason why we met each other

is mainly because

we want to complete the divorce at once.

Good.

I can't wait any longer either!

I'm your divorce lawyer.

And I've done nothing

to break your marriage, okay?

I'm not aimed at you.

But him.

About your divorce, [Divorce Agreement]

we've agreed with

the dismemberment of studio property

and the share

after a long period of quarrel.

It's nearly completed.

The only problem now

is the copyright ownership

of your co-produced comic "The Trust".

With all due respect,

its copyright

is the most valueless item

in your company.

Valueless?

According to your words,

you co-produced it

before setting up your firm.

Yes.

We created it together.

You've just been married for three years

and even set up a cultural studio together.

One is a cartoonist,

and the other is an editor.

You should be a devoted and happy couple.

How about,

thinking about it again?

The earlier the divorce is, the closer the freedom is.

It's upsetting this time

but maybe happiness comes next.

You...

Where's your next happiness?

You start to consider it now?

Xu Yu.

I'm a man,

not an immortal.

How can you kick up a fuss every day?

Have you considered it for me?

Brilliant.

So it means you're tired of it.

That's why we should divorce.

You brought it up at first, right?

Yes.

I did.

But you did agree with it, right?

Wait...

Ms. Xu...

Lawyer.

I'm a bit tired today.

Let's talk about it another day.

♫ Lend me a little bit of luck so I can meet you ♫

♫ Lend me a little tacit understanding so I can be very happy ♫

♫ Lend me a little longing and give it back to you double ♫

♫ Don't worry ♫

♫ There are many storms in this world, I will give you a small piece of sunshine ♫

♫ There are many suspicions in the future, I will never give up on you ♫

♫ During our lifetime, there are so many things out of reach ♫

♫ But our love is always the same ♫

♫ My love has gone through so many tests ♫

♫ It's so close but I'm not sure about it ♫

♫ Fortunately the first time it appeared ♫

♫ It has been detected by you (me) ♫

♫ Please don't complain about my dullness ♫

♫ Luckily, the Love Lord doesn't mind it ♫

♫ Let our past experiences become red threads ♫

♫ Bring you and me together ♫

♫ First, thank heaven and earth to bestow me with you ♫

♫ See through our two true hearts by trusting each other ♫

♫ It might be a promise made three lifetimes ago ♫

♫ We won't separate for four seasons ♫

♫ Steal the tacit understanding of marriage in five elements ♫

♫ You're the one and only in six realms ♫

♫ When I'm seventy years old and meet you ♫

♫ I'll still feel flipped like we were young ♫

♫ First, thank heaven and earth to bestow me with you ♫

♫ See through our two true hearts by trusting each other ♫

♫ You are the only one I want among all the treasures around the world ♫

♫ I want to spend my life with you ♫

♫ La la la la la la la la la la ♫

♫ La la la la ♫