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 27]

Uncle, why did you bring this up again?

Your Majesty.

The North is at peace now. As Zhenbei Marquis,

it's more than reasonable to promote Guan Chong

as the first-class Military Marquis.

More than reasonable.

He fully deserves it.

I agree.

Zhenbei Marquis had meritorious service and should be awarded.

Seconded.

Does anyone have objections?

- Your Majesty, I... - Your Majesty.

Prime Doctor, go ahead.

I began as a common man, farming in my fields.

The late emperor promoted me,

and I had taken pains to serve him.

Xu Ding spent half his life in the army,

garrisoning the frontier for years,

and drenching the desert sand with his blood.

It is a well-known fact

that he killed Zamsi and defeated Jiji.

He fully deserves the title of Zhencheng Duke

that Your Majesty conferred on him.

Guan Chong didn't train armies to keep enemies at bay

nor did he promote any capable generals.

What meritorious service does he have?

People do say that once a man achieves the Dao, his poultry and dogs rise to Heaven.

But we need to first see

whose poultry and dogs they are.

I think giving him this title is inappropriate.

You make sense, Prime Doctor.

But it's improper to compare

Zhenbei Marquis to poultry and dogs.

I haven't finished yet.

Go on.

Zhenbei Marquis Guan Chong has been staying in Jing'an

and hasn't gone to the North to guard the frontier.

It's not true to say he defended the frontier.

Back then, Zamsi was brazen

and Jiji was savage,

they invaded our border and hurt our general.

Dasheng's future was at stake.

Your Majesty led the army personally

and made vigorous efforts to pacify the North.

Your Majesty is generous

and didn't hold Guan Chong accountable for his dereliction of duty.

Now Hengshan Duke speaks highly of him.

But Guan Chong, how dare you take the compliment?

I dare not. I dare not.

- Your Majesty. - In my opinion...

Since Zhenbei Marquis knows he isn't worthy of this title,

for the sake that you've learned the lesson,

I'll give you no punishment and no reward.

Your Majesty, I...

By the way, today

I have an announcement to make.

In the name of Heaven, His Majesty's formal order goes:

At the mercy of the late emperor, Hengshan Duke was asked

to help me govern Dasheng.

Everyone has seen his hard work.

Now I'm already 23 years old,

the North has been pacified, enemies from within and without

have been no more, and the granaries are full,

I award Hengshan Duke ten thousand taels of gold,

thousand acres of fertile land,

and he shall return to his fief in terms of an imperial clansman's level.

Officials along the way should kneel and receive him

to show my gratitude to my third uncle.

That's all.

Your Majesty.

Uncle.

You deserve all this.

I forbid you to turn it away.

But Your Majesty, I...

You're wise, Your Majesty.

The late emperor would feel so relieved

to know about this.

OK, I'm pleased today.

I'll choose an auspicious day to send you off with a celebration.

The court is done.

The court is done.

I'll take my leave, Your Majesty.

Long live Your Majesty.

OK.

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, why do you walk like a cat?

Did you do what wasn't right?

Look how scared you are.

What's this?

I saw the pulse examination records

of the inner palace yesterday.

Their bodies are too weak.

So I thought of Huna.

Look, Your Majesty.

Every person in the North was turned into a soldier.

Even women

and kids are prepared for war.

So...

So you want to invent Xu's Boxing

to encourage the morale of Dasheng's army

and become the grandmaster?

That could work.

Forget it if you don't want to listen.

How can you tease me?

Are you alright?

I'm fine.

Then what's your plan?

I'm all ears.

I just want to practice boxing

with the ladies and concubines of the inner palace.

It doesn't matter if they don't practice well.

The goal is to keep fit.

So you're planning

to let the harem

grow strong muscles and become muscular

so they can scare off me?

What?

The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.

That's brilliant.

I don't know what you're talking about.

So Your Majesty,

do you agree?

I do.

I'm going to report to Mother then.

Oh, I can go tomorrow.

You're getting more and more sensible.

Now you even show solicitude for Mother.

How did the court go this morning?

In court,

Prime Doctor spoke for me.

Probably because

Lady Pei's rank got increased

and he got touched by that.

You don't need to thank me.

I'm not thanking you.

But I just

granted your request.

How are you going to thank me?

Why don't you drink with me?

I appreciate it.

But

I haven't finished drawing the boxing techniques.

I'll thank you some other day.

No time is better than the present.

Miss, I heard they...

I left Jing'an to avoid someone.

Now I finally came back,

but things aren't how they used to be now.

I feel upset

and there's no one to talk to.

Sir, if you have things to get off your chest,

you could pour yourself out to me.

They told me

that she's a lady, and I'm a subordinate.

Do they think that

I have no sense of propriety?

It's hard to stuff feelings.

I understand.

But I wonder if at this moment,

you're still in the mood

to care about the safety of your mansion.

Hengshan Duke Mansion?

What's wrong with Hengshan Duke Mansion?

Yesterday Yun Yi, the son of Yunyang Earl,

came to Xunfang Brothel

and fought with another gentleman.

Xiaoyao Duke happened to see them.

What's so special about this?

At first, I also felt

there was nothing special.

But the long blade that fell from Yun Yi's hand

raised Xiaoyao Duke's greatest concern.

Jinming is always fond of playing

and never serious.

Sir.

I've managed to survive till now

because I take extra care compared to others.

Then tell me,

what does this have to do

with Hengshan Duke Mansion?

To investigate the matter,

I sent a man to knock Yun Yi unconscious

and unexpectedly,

I elicited quite a few pieces of information

concerning the survival of your mansion.

I almost forgot.

She personally picked out this cup for me.

Sir, I crave your pardon.

Today in the court,

Prime Doctor silenced me.

Guan Chong.

Do you really think that I got mad

simply because you lost the title

of the merely first-class Military Marquis?

Please forgive my mistake.

I just think

that with your intelligence,

you should have a countermeasure.

So I dared not to speak for you.

Now the arrow is fitted to the string.

It's time to release it.

How are things going in Qingyun Village?

I was just about to report to you.

Go ahead.

Yunyang Earl, he...

He sent up word

that his good-for-nothing son,

Yun Yi, stole a new weapon from the village,

and hadn't returned.

Making trouble at such a critical time.

Are you trying to get me killed?

Please calm down, sir.

Yunyang Earl just cares for his son.

I...

I also worry about my son-in-law.

It's inconvenient for Yunyang Earl to step in.

He hopes we can help him

to work on a solution.

Yun Yi said Qingyun Village

is building weapons in secret for my father.

Exactly.

Xiaoyao Duke

has already taken the blade away.

That's all I'm able to say.

Sir, you'd better go back home early

to discuss this with Hengshan Duke.

Maybe there will be

some wiggle room.

Mudan.

About your sufferings,

is there anything

I can help you with?

I will tell you

when the time is right.

It's late. I'll leave you alone.

I'll definitely find Yun Yi.

Wait, sir.

I know where Yun Yi is.

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, what are you doing up?

Yu is sleeping. Don't wake her.

Since you're up,

how can I sleep soundly?

It's getting cold. Leave us now.

You may easily catch a cold in such big snow.

Go back to bed now.

Your Majesty.

Things change. Roll with the punches.

You don't need to worry.

There are some words

that I have to make clear with Third Uncle,

and I hope he can understand.

Your Majesty, you care

for the kinship with Hengshan Duke.

I hope

he can understand your good intention.

By the way,

I want to get General Xu back to the capital.

My father and the Xu family

will definitely have your back.

I know.

It's just I have so much going on in my head

and I can't fall asleep.

His Majesty treats each of you equally

so that you live in harmony.

I'm delighted to see it.

That's because we have you

to enlighten and care about us.

Otherwise,

we wouldn't live such a good life.

You're all sensible kids.

Xinzhu.

What's she doing?

Look at her face.

I'm scared.

Don't be scared.

Let's just do whatever she asks.

Mother, I've checked

the pulse examination records of the inner palace.

They're not quite healthy.

So what are your thoughts?

I want to take them

to get some practice.

Yu, you're good with everything

except that you're a bit playful.

If all the ladies and concubines

practice martial arts with you,

I'm afraid

it's not very appropriate.

And I'm not happy to hear it.

Now the situation is unstable.

If they can become more robust,

it'll free His Majesty from some worries.

Yu, you can't always

follow your own desires.

Even if His Majesty and I say yes,

how will the ministers

and the people judge us?

Have you thought about it?

A woman

should behave like a woman.

Mother, why do women

have to always be obedient,

and do things such as needlework

and produce children?

Women can also learn martial arts,

be tough,

and have patriotic feelings.

Yu, you're still too young.

You're not sure what you're doing.

Not everything goes smoothly

as your heart desires.

Who doesn't have a temper

when they are young?

But you can't do whatever you like.

You need to follow some prescribed rules.

As the old saying goes,

nothing can be accomplished without norms or standards.

When I first came to the palace,

the former Emperor kept a plentiful harem.

But look at now,

which of them is still here?

I've managed to come this far

because I obey those rules and norms.

Aunt.

I really

appreciate Her Highness's proposal.

Look.

Her Highness looks fit and healthy.

Following Her Highness

to do exercises

could increase our chances of health

and getting pregnant.

Now that I think about it,

you make sense.

OK, I give you my approval.

But remember

don't go too far.

Thank you, Mother.

Thank you, Aunt.

Queen Mother.

We're not like Her Highness.

She was born into a military family.

But we can't stand such torture.

It's not your place

to dissent with Her Highness.

If you think it's torture,

you should practice more.

His Majesty is here.

Madam Pei has been very sensible lately.

I'm gratified.

Greetings, Mother.

Don't stand on ceremony.

Come and sit with me.

You may all rise.

Come.

Lady Pei.

You need to lead by example

and take everyone

to practice with Her Highness, get it?

I got it, Your Majesty.

I'm at Her Highness's disposal.

Thank you, Your Majesty and Mother.

I assume you want to talk privately

with Mother, Your Majesty.

I will take my leave with all the ladies.

OK.

I'll take my leave.

I haven't seen you in a while.

It was my negligence.

How could I blame you for that?

You've made your mind

to let Hengshan Duke return to his fief.

I'm glad to know that.

Mother.

I want to ask for your punishment.

What for?

I didn't tell you in advance

and made my own decision.

You're the emperor.

You should have this prestige and resolution.

You don't know

how happy I felt

when I learned about this.

I understand how you feel and think, Mother.

A heavy load of mine

was finally relieved.

Your Majesty,

what's your next plan?

Third Uncle won't return to his fief easily.

I want to persuade him

and get him to see reason.

But seeing the court and the commonalty,

I need to invite Zhencheng Duke back

so that he'll give me a helping hand.

We've been aware of the Xu family

for so many years.

But unexpectedly,

they're the most reliable choice in the end.

Your Majesty, do you trust the Xu family?

Mother.

I trust the Xu family.

Good then.

We work with one heart.

If you trust them,

I also trust them.

Go ahead and do it, Your Majesty.

Mother, you have to be cautious these days.

Greetings, Your Highness.

Ms. Tao, how are you going to practice

with this outfit?

Your... Your Highness.

I forgot to get changed.

What was so important

that made you forget to change?

Your... Your Highness.

I was thinking

the practice would consume my strength,

so I prepared some snacks

just in case.

But... But I rushed here

and forgot to change.

It's confiscated.

Xinzhu, why do you dress like this?

I wanted to dress exquisitely

so you could find watching me soothing.

Since Your Highness doesn't like it,

I'll go to get changed with Ms. Tao.

Come back.

Going back and forth

will waste a lot of time.

Just pay attention to it next time.

Your Highness, you're so considerate.

Your Highness.

We're women,

not the imperial guards.

What does practicing martial arts

have anything to do with serving His Majesty?

I...

What did Queen Mother and His Majesty just say?

Were you deaf?

Alright, let's start to practice.

Yes.

Yes.

Xinzhu, it's the wrong side.

You're on the wrong side.

The end.

[Yongxi Palace]

Your Majesty.

What did you want to see me about?

Third Uncle.

Is it all set up

for you to go back to your fief?

Your Majesty, after you gave the order,

my mansion has been crowded with people

bidding me farewell.

I haven't got time to pack things up.

I know

you're still powerful in the court.

Given our kinship, I think

I have to make some things clear to you.

OK.

You're the monarch, I'm your subject.

Please just tell me what your command is.

What do you think of this painting, Uncle?

Anything that can be admired

by Your Majesty in the study

is precious.

Look more carefully.

[Three Tigers by Mo Ziyu]

I know this paper.

The late emperor supervised this paper production.

There are only...

Abhun from the North gave it to me.

The North?

How can they have such superb craftsmanship?

Why did this painting appear in the North?

I think you know it better than I do.

You must be familiar

with the emissary Baru.

Oh, and that

Sun Simian.

Your Majesty.

I don't know what you're talking about.

I'm your nephew.

You watched me grow up.

Why did you try to kill me time and again?

Your Majesty, you...

You have many doubts about me.

I can let what happened before pass

taking them as you felt wronged

or you did it on the spur of the moment.

But...

Your Majesty, with that said,

I don't want to argue.

But I can't be charged with

a crime I did not commit.

I'm not testing you.

I'm warning you!

I'm giving this painting back to you today.

Returning to your fief now is to your advantage.

You can still keep your good reputation.

Your Majesty.

You have indeed grown up.

But if you want to convict me,

you need to show some evidence.

I'll take my leave.

Jinyun, we can't talk it out

with Third Uncle.

Your Majesty, General Xu Jun

has returned to Jing'an in secret

to investigate the matter

of manufacturing prohibited weapons.

He seized a batch of

suspicious weapons on the front line.

And we gave him Yun Yi's blade.

He checked it.

It's the same batch of illegal weapons.

I know it fairly well.

I used to have fun

playing with Third Uncle

and losing some money to him.

I didn't expect him to come to this point.

Right now,

I just hope Jinyue isn't involved in this.

Your Highness, I'm hungry.

Can we take a break?

Fine.

Brother, you look tired.

Why don't you go get some sleep?

Go to the back garden

and take Yu to the study to wait for me.

Why don't you go yourself?

You could go out for a walk.

Now she's practicing martial arts with the ladies.

If I go,

they'll swarm me and talk nonstop.

But why are you so calm?

Yu is in charge of the inner palace now.

I'm going to wait for her.

You're going to have a sore back

on your first day.

But it'll be fine in a few days.

Your Highness, when are you going to stop torturing us?

What did you say?

It's our blessing to spend

every day with Her Highness!

Pei Xinzhu didn't make any trouble.

It's just that I can't stand her

doing this either.

Your Highness.

This tea tastes really good.

Isn't it just the normal Maojian Tea?

Wanmei, shut up!

Water tastes sweet when you're thirsty.

Rice tastes good when you're hungry.

Don't you know such a simple truth?

Thank you for your instruction, Lady Pei.

Your Highness.

I want to be close to you.

May Ms. Tao and I sit next to you?

Xinzhu, I'm fine sitting here.

Will I ever harm you?

Your Highness.

May I?

Xinzhu, are you alright?

If you want,

you can sit next to me.

Jinming.

Greetings, Your Highness.

Greetings, ladies.

Your Highness.

His Majesty is waiting for you in the study.

OK.

You keep practicing.

Lady Pei and Lord Xiaoyao will keep you company.

No, no, no, well...

You may leave.

This... This tea...

What's wrong with the tea?

This tea...

What's wrong? Tell me.

It tastes good.

It's bitter.

Why did you suddenly want

to make tea for me?

I just wanted you to feel happy.

I'm happy when I see you.

By the way, in the court,

someone urged me to have children again.

Why did they bring that up?

As long as I'm childless,

they will keep

bringing it up.

So you need to work hard on that.

It's in broad daylight.

At least we need to wait

until the evening comes.

I'm just teasing you.

I'm happy to see you.

All my troubles seem to have flown away.

Your Majesty, is it that

I've been focusing on practicing recently

and snubbed you?

You've already

solved many problems for me.

Oh right.

There's something I have to tell you.

Did something happen to my father?

It's your big brother.

He has returned to Jing'an in secret.

During the war with the barbarians of the Northwest,

he seized a batch of privately made weapons.

Privately made weapons?

That's a capital offense.

Based on the evidence that Diviner and Jinming have,

Third Uncle is involved in this.

♫ 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 ♫