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♫ Wearing peach blossom makeup, I boil tea over the stove ♫

♫ With a pure heart, I embroider the brocade of time ♫

♫ On the short paper, affection flows in the silent moonlight ♫

♫ I only wish that by my side, is my love ♫

♫ Cool autumn wind blowing, I gaze far leaning against the railing ♫

♫ Sunset glow over the green hill, in formation wild geese are flying ♫

♫ Covering a thousand miles on horseback, for whom is he longing ♫

♫ He returned home in dreams ♫

♫ I will never forget that you held my hands ♫

♫ In your warm palms, we braved winds and waves ♫

♫ Unexpectedly, after we traveled so far and turned grey-haired ♫

♫ I am still by your side ♫

♫ Hearts burning, we look into each other's eyes ♫

♫ Feelings overflowing, they don't need to be hid ♫

♫ No matter how time passes and life changes ♫

♫ Together, we will grow old ♫

[The Sword and the Brocade]

[Episode 4]

Why did the Wang Family suddenly change their mind?

Didn't they say they wanted Erniang to marry into their family?

Who knows?

Madam Jiang visited us all of a sudden yesterday

and said that they wanted Shiyi instead.

I told them I'd think about it.

But they seemed to be very determined about marrying Shiyi,

saying they'd agree to any terms as long as Shiyi is willing to marry.

No matter who marries into the Wang Family,

it'd be a great effort made for Zhun's marriage.

It's just that Shiyi has been involved since that day.

I'm afraid...

I think it's actually better.

Shiyi is an independent-minded woman, who is hard to control.

We may as well just marry Shiyi off to the Wang Family as they want.

As for what happened that day,

as long as Concubine Lv is in my hands,

I'm sure she'll keep quiet.

Fine.

At the moment, Zhun's marriage matters the most.

If we lose the support of the Jiangs,

it'd be no use no matter

which sister marries into our family.

Erniang has been sending over some small gadgets lately.

Zhun likes them a lot.

I guess it's destiny.

Then it's settled.

My Lord!

Qingtong.

My Lord!

What are you doing?

- Rise! - My Lord!

My Lord!

My Lord! I'm begging you!

Please don't!

Please don't marry Shiyi off to that Wang Yu!

All the people in the capital know what kind person he is, My Lord!

If Shiyi marries him,

she'll live in utter misery! My Lord!

I don't want her to marry Wang Yu either.

But this marriage matters to the fortune of our entire Luo Family

and Marquis Yongping's Mansion, we can't just cancel it.

My Lord, I've gone through

all the hardships in Yuhang for the last three years.

But, My Lord, Shiyi is your daughter for God's sake!

Will you just sit back and watch her life being destroyed?

My Lord! Please!

For old times' sake,

please help Shiyi, My Lord!

My Lord, I'm begging you!

My Lord!

My Lord, I'm begging you!

- I'm begging you! - I'll go discuss it with my wife.

Rise! Please rise!

Come on! Rise!

My Lord, you are back.

My Lady, sit down.

My Lady,

I think we should cancel the marriage arrangement

with Duke Mao's Mansion.

My Lord, the future of Zhun and the Luo Family

all depends on this marriage.

How can we cancel it?

But that Wang Yu is an infamous playboy.

He... He's not only a frequenter of those entertainment venues,

but also a ruthless and cruel bully!

How can you push my daughter into an abyss of pain?

Abyss of pain?

All my dowries have been used to help out our family these years!

I can't believe you still don't trust me!

I didn't mean that.

I just...

My Lord, as a concubine's daughter,

it's bliss for her that she can marry into the Wang Family

and become the wife of Duke Mao!

It's a great bliss!

It makes sense,

and I know you are thinking of Zhun and our Luo Family.

But my daughter isn't willing to marry.

As her father, how can I force her to do it?

Marriage should be arranged by the parents and matchmakers.

It's not up to the children.

My Lord, no worries!

I will convince her to get on that sedan willingly.

Fine.

Shiyi, don't worry too much.

I've begged your father.

After all, you are his daughter,

he won't let you marry that Wang Yu.

Mom, don't you remember that we were sent to Yuhang

right after you had a miscarriage.

Although my father cared about us, he still had to listen to his wife.

Now that this marriage matters to the interests of our family,

it won't be a big deal for him to sacrifice his concubine's daughter.

And I heard that ever since His Lordship came back home for mourning,

our family has been using his wife's dowries for expenses.

I'm afraid that His Lordship can't call the shots now.

Take both of them down!

What?

What? What's...

Your Ladyship!

Your Ladyship! What's going on?

Mother, have we done anything wrong?

You should recognize this, right?

My Lady!

Shiyi, how dare you secretly sell embroidery?

Hasn't our Luo Family provided you enough food and clothes?

Your Ladyship, we'd never dare do that!

It... It's probably a misunderstanding!

Misunderstanding?

The embroidery was retrieved from Xianling Pavilion.

It can't be a mistake!

Mother, I think it's a misunderstanding.

Master Jian of Xianling Pavilion is my teacher.

I just wanted to show her the embroidery to get her instructions.

Fine.

I'll call Master Jian over and ask her!

Your Ladyship! Your Ladyship!

I should be held accountable for this! It's my fault!

It's me... It's me who saw Shiyi's exquisite works

and asked her to sell them for money!

I was being greedy.

Please punish me!

No! It's not true! It's all my fault!

I'm the one who stole Lady Shiyi's embroidery and sold them for money!

Your Ladyship, you should punish me!

What nonsense are you talking about?

Since you've all admitted it, fine!

Guards, flog each of them 20 times!

Mother!

- Nanny Xu. - Yes!

- Count carefully! - Yes!

One!

Mom!

Mother, it was my mistake!

I'm the one who sold the embroidery! They have nothing to do with it!

Two!

Shiyi, you didn't do anything wrong.

How can I punish you?

I was wrong! It's really my fault!

Please punish me instead!

Three!

Shiyi, as your mother, I have

to teach you a lesson today.

Nothing can be done without rules.

Four!

In our Luo Family,

I'm the one who sets the rules!

Five!

Six!

Mother!

I know I made a mistake!

From now on, I will behave myself

and I'll never break the rules again!

Shiyi, I know you are a sensible person.

Then I'll let it go today.

If it happens again, I won't let you off so easily!

[Duke Mao's Mansion]

Sir.

It's burning hot!

You are so clumsy! Get out of here!

Yes.

Mother, the Luo Family has really agreed!

Of course! Have I ever lied to you?

It's great!

You didn't let me down indeed! You love me so much!

But I don't understand why you insist on marrying Luo Shiyi?

Based on your sister, Erniang is witty and smart;

she's the most outstanding one among all her sisters.

What would my sister know?

All right.

Why are you leaving? You won't eat anymore?

I'll marry a beauty soon! I'm full!

Ridiculous! This kid!

Mom, you are seriously injured.

Do not move!

I was just flogged six times.

I'll be better after applying some medicine.

By the way, how's Dongqing?

I've applied medicine for her and let her rest.

Dongqing is such a loyal maid.

You've been treating her like your younger sister.

It's really paid off.

Mother, it was my mistake!

I wasn't cautious enough and let Her Ladyship find out.

I'm sorry I made you suffer!

My Daughter, don't be silly.

I'm the one who brought trouble to you.

Her Ladyship knows that I'm your weakness,

that's why she used me against you.

I feel sorry that I'm so useless that I can't be of any help.

But, Shiyi, I've thought about it.

I can't let you marry off to the Wang Family whatsoever!

Tomorrow morning,

I'll go to Duke Mao's Mansion and talk to Madam Wang.

I'll tell her that you've been suffering from a

coughing problem since you were little.

Maybe it'll make her change her mind.

But I'm also worried that it'd make it difficult

for you to get married in the future.

Mom, you always put me first.

What about yourself?

If you ruin Her Ladyship's plan, she'll never forgive you!

Kid, as long as you are well and happy,

I'd love to do anything.

It's okay.

Don't worry.

I'll figure out something.

Stop worrying.

It'll be fine.

Mom,

let's leave here!

Let's leave on the first of next month!

We'll never come back again!

- Well... - Mother, don't move!

What are you talking about?

You want to run away from your wedding?

Listen, child! You can't do that!

But... how come you've never mentioned that before?

I was worried that you'd object, so I dared not tell you.

No! You can't do that, child!

If... If you were caught by Her Ladyship, she'd break your legs!

No! It's too risky!

Besides, even... even if we can run away successfully,

how can we survive on our own?

Mom, don't worry about it!

We can live on my embroidery!

With my skills, we can totally make a living at them!

You don't need to worry!

I don't think it'll work.

With our current situation,

I'm afraid even returning to Yuhang would be hard for us.

Mother, do you remember Mr. Lin who once saved us?

We can take his boat and go back!

We've made a plan. You don't have to worry.

Shiyi, I didn't expect...

that you've arranged everything ahead of time!

Looks like my daughter is a smart and brave

grown-up now!

Okay,

I'll listen to you.

I'd love to do anything as long as you are happy.

No matter what will happen,

I'll always have your back!

One year ago,

I personally made this wedding dress,

hoping I could marry His Lordship in this.

My Lady.

Put this away. I won't need it anymore.

Mother.

Lianfang.

I feel so bad

that you have to marry into Xu Family like this.

Mother,

I'm sorry!

I humiliated our clan!

I feel sorry about that!

But it's my own choice.

And I won't regret it in the future.

Good girl!

Listen to me.

Although you'll be a concubine,

it doesn't mean you don't have any chance.

Yuanniang will die soon.

She doesn't have much time left.

The sister she desperately wants the Marquis to marry

is just a concubine's daughter.

I know what you mean, Mother!

I'm the legitimate daughter from the Qiao Family;

I have a distinguished status.

She, however, is just a concubine's daughter.

There's no way she can compare to me.

And now, I'll marry into the Xu Family one step early.

I will have His Lordship fall in love with me soon!

I will let him think of me only

and forget about the others.

As long as you can win the marquis over,

and with the favor of the Great Madam,

one day... if you give birth to His Lordship's child,

no worries with our Qiao Family having your back,

everything's possible!

I'll keep your words in mind, Mother!

[A fair place produces outstanding people.]

[Mansion of Xu]

Wrong! It's wrong! Concubines can't enter from the front gate,

but the side door only!

- You... - Xiuyuan, we are new here.

Don't make trouble.

- Yes. - Yes.

Lift the sedan up!

Young man.

The sedan has to stop here.

According to the rules, please let the bride walk in by herself.

It's raining and the ground is all wet.

It's not convenient for the bride to walk in.

Please make an exception for her and move the sedan to the yard.

Okay. Lift the sedan up!

Stop! Stop!

Don't you know the rules?

You are Nanny Zhang, right?

Nanny Zhang, I'm Nanny Tao, working for Her Ladyship.

Nanny Zhang, you are not new,

you should know better about the rules of taking in a concubine.

Please let Concubine Qiao get off the sedan and walk in by herself.

Nanny Tao, we know the rules, but it's...

Rules should be obeyed.

Please let Concubine Qiao

get off the sedan and walk in by herself,

or else she'll miss the propitious time.

My Lady.

Nanny Zhang, she is a concubine now.

Let's go in.

Concubine Qiao! Concubine Qiao! Here's a kind reminder.

Today is your wedding day.

The character "San" sounds similar to "San." (T/N: 3rd tone, means "umbrella," 4th tone, means "part ways")

It's not a good sign!

Our Mansion of Qiao doesn't care about that! Let's go!

Put away the umbrella.

My Lady!

Put it away.

Concubine Qiao, it's called "flowing in wealth"!

It's so late already!

Why isn't Lingyi here yet?

It's his wedding day with Lianfang!

Mother, you worry too much. Everything will be fine.

My fourth brother has been busy pursuing the escaped prisoner.

Perhaps he lost the track of time.

Mother, His Lordship carries big responsibilities.

It's normal that he's too busy to remember things.

And now, Lingkuan and I can stay by your side,

take care of you, and enjoy a happy life,

it's all thanks to His Lordship's protection!

You should try to help your brother more.

Don't be so lazy!

Dan Yang is as considerate as always.

Yuanniang is capable and filial,

but she's too strong-minded and always argues with Lingyi.

I think Lianfang is understanding and she really loves Lingyi.

If she can become a good wife to Lingyi like you are to Kuan'er,

I'll be so relieved.

Mother, no worries. I'm sure His Lordship knows you care about him!

Greetings, Mother!

Brother. Sister-in-Law.

Yi'er, you are finally back!

Go and check on Lianfang.

I feel a little tired. I'll go check on her another time.

That's ridiculous!

She just married you and you'll leave her alone?

She must be worried and still waiting for you.

Go ahead.

I'm being inconsiderate! I should care about her feelings.

Mother, don't worry. I'll go right now.

All right.

[Happy Event]

My Lord!

You've been busy the whole day.

Do you feel tired?

Would you like me to play some music for you?

This is your favorite fine white porcelain.

And I lit ambergris in this room.

Our aunt said it's your favorite scent.

So I used it to make the room smell good.

Sorry, I made a mistake.

I'm your concubine now,

I should call her "mother" instead of aunt.

I guess I've got used to calling her that for all these years.

Please don't be mad at me, My Lord.

Then...

I'll serve you taking a bath now.

I'm not a good person.

Why do you try so hard?

And how do you know that this is not something I want?

Ever since I first met you,

I've been in love with you.

I can provide you with a peaceful, safe,

and wealthy life, but...

nothing more than that.

That's not what I want!

I just want you to give me a chance!

It's late. You should go to bed now.

My Lord!

My Lord, don't leave!

Please stay here with me for one night!

Just one night!

Okay?

It's just a beginning.

I'm sure that I'll win your heart!

My Lord, how come you are back?

You and Concubine Qiao just got married today.

The other men would be so happy to have another wife.

You are the only one who's bothered by this.

You have talked too much today!

I am just worried about you.

Both the court affairs and your marital life keep you occupied.

Having a concubine is a sweet and lovely thing to the other men,

yet to you, it's just more responsibility.

Concubine Qiao married into our Xu's all of a sudden.

We should make her feel at home.

Ask the servants to pay more attention

and try their best to meet her needs.

Take good care of her.

Understood, My Lord.

I'll take a rest now.

It's said Concubine Qiao waited for His Lordship till midnight,

but His Lordship visited her only for a short period of time

before heading back to Half-Moon Chamber,

leaving Concubine Qiao sitting on the floor and crying for a long time!

Really?

I thought His Lordship would treat her differently from the other two.

Turns out this Qiao woman is just so-so!

Tell me about it!

Who are gossiping over there?

Come out, now!

- Great Madam! - Great Madam!

How dare you gossip about your masters?

Are you looking for death?

Great Madam! We made a mistake!

Please spare our lives! We won't do it again!

Get a human trafficker here.

Let him sell these two!

- Great Madam! - Great Madam!

Great Madam! Please spare us!

Great Madam!

I came at a wrong time.

Sorry I disturbed your breakfast, Great Madam!

Lianfang, you are here!

I'm glad you came!

I'm having breakfast alone. It's so boring.

Have a seat.

Here.

Thank you, Great Madam!

I know it's been hard for you.

Look at your face.

You are losing weight.

His Lordship has been busy with court affairs,

so he's quite tired.

Please try to understand him.

Things will get better when he's free.

His Lordship is busy every day.

The best I can do for him is taking good care of myself.

Good! Good!

Great Madam, in a few days,

you'll go to Ci'an Temple and pray for our family.

I copied some Buddhist Scripture, which will keep our Xu Family safe.

That's very thoughtful of you!

Great Madam, why don't we let them join us for breakfast?

They will go back to their own places to eat.

Just take care of yourself.

Eat more.

Look at you.

Here, eat some more!

Great Madam is treating you as her own daughter!

You are right about that!

I've been treating Lianfang as my daughter since she was little.

And now I'm so happy that she's become family.

Great Madam, I haven't offered tea to Her Ladyship yet.

Please enjoy your breakfast,

I'll take my leave now.

What a thoughtful kid!

Go ahead.

You two!

Why are you still standing there?

Go back and have your breakfast!

- Yes. - Go.

She asked the two concubines

to serve her breakfast and said in public that she'll have her back.

I think Great Madam favors her too much!

She's just a concubine now.

If she replaces you as she wishes,

then... then our Zhun will have a hard life from now on.

Mother just pities her on the account of Concubine Qiao.

As a concubine, she won't be a problem to us.

Your Ladyship, Concubine Qiao is here.

Let her in.

Yes.

I'm here to greet you, Sister!

Are you getting better, Sister?

I could die at any time.

How can I get any better?

Sister, don't think too much.

Just take it easy and rest well.

Madam, offer tea.

Sister.

Kneel.

Sister, please have some tea!

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♫ In the cold darkness of midnight, a sigh is heard ♫

♫ Who picked up the paintbrush to draw loneliness? ♫

♫ In my life, I can draw everything but lovesickness ♫

♫ The mountain city is waiting for the rain ♫

♫ I am waiting for you to pass in my memory ♫

♫ The sky is in a more lonely color than your face ♫

♫ The wind rises and the candlelight flickers ♫

♫ The thin clothes can't stand the cold days ♫

♫ Full of twists and turns, fate is untold ♫

♫ I ground my thoughts into ink ♫

♫ But I still can't sketch your contours ♫

♫ How could the ink and paper exhaust our stories? ♫

♫ Who picked up the pen to disturb the heart ♫

♫ Who visited to remind me of the past? ♫

♫ If feelings can be kept in mind, but cannot be confessed ♫

♫ I won't escape from whatever end ♫

♫ In the dim lantern light, with you there is me ♫

♫ Who picked up the pen to set free lonely tears? ♫

♫ Whoever visited my life, only you stayed every day ♫

♫ If the moth doesn't fly into the fire ♫

♫ How can it be said to be persistent? ♫

♫ Coming to the end of your story, there is me ♫