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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 5]

Thank you, Yuanniang.

From now on, you must speak and act cautiously and serve His Lordship well.

Don't let His Lordship leave in low spirits like last night again.

You're right.

But I think that absolute sincerity will move a heart of stone.

Gradually, His Lordship will surely have pity on me.

You're not feeling well.

You should take good care of your health.

I've been sick for a while.

With you serving His Lordship,

I feel at ease.

However, in terms of relationships, you might not be aware

that even if sincerity can move Heaven and Earth

and even break gold and stones,

people's hearts are even harder than stones sometimes.

Your Ladyship.

I'm fine.

I shouldn't keep you here any longer today.

You may go.

I'll get going.

Your Ladyship.

I think... her sugar-coated words hide cruel intentions.

She's not easy to deal with.

Your Ladyship, Concubine Wen is here.

Let her in.

Yes.

Are you feeling better?

Hearing your concern makes me feel a lot better.

You're teasing me again.

This is the token from the Wen family this month.

You are so nice.

Those on the same side must be frank with each other.

Without you, where would I be today?

Earlier, Concubine Qiao came to greet you?

Yuanniang, you didn't see it.

Mother treats her so differently.

If others see it, they might think...

Look at me.

How can she compare to you?

Concubine Qiao is Mother's niece.

And she has the Qiao family to back her up.

Even I... must be a bit lenient towards her.

Don't harbor unspoken criticisms.

You're right, Yuanniang.

I don't dare to do that.

It's just that... the Qiao family is a prominent clan.

As the legitimate daughter,

she was willing to become a concubine.

I can't help... but wonder about this matter.

You always provide invaluable advice.

Please guide me.

I won't live long.

His Lordship is still young.

He'll surely get another legal wife in the future.

Should we let Concubine Qiao ascend to the position,

making things difficult for others,

or let the wives help each other

like a tripartite balance of forces?

Which one do you think

will benefit the Wen family and you more?

The Qiao family is also involved

in all the lines of business that the Wen family is in.

Regarding the purchasing of items in the mansion in the future...

I get it now.

Don't worry.

My Lord, in the past few days,

we've done a thorough search of the city's northern, southern, and western parts.

Yet why didn't we do it on the eastern part?

The capital's streets are dense and crowded.

Liu Yong intends to hide himself.

If we want to find him, it will be like searching for a needle in a haystack.

It will be very difficult.

That is why you're intentionally luring him into the eastern part of the city,

then secretly sending men to search for him.

That way, perhaps it will be more convenient to find him.

When Liu Yong notices that we've eased up on our search,

he'll surely take the opportunity to seek help.

When that time comes, we can follow the clues to track him down

and find others who are colluding with him.

What a great plan.

Search for him in every household. Don't be negligent.

- Yes. - Yes.

I've met Mr. Lin.

He's a righteous man.

I feel at ease that you're leaving in his boat.

But what will happen after you leave?

In Yuhang, you and your mother have no one to rely on.

I'm really worried.

Teacher, don't worry.

The skill you've taught me is the thing I can rely most on.

No matter what happens in the future, write to me.

You have someone to rely on.

You have me.

Thank you, Teacher.

By the way,

this is the money for the embroidery

you asked Dongqing to bring, last time.

Keep it well.

And these are some clothing and items that I've prepared for you.

The journey to Yuhang is long.

I hope that all will be well with you and your mother,

then I can feel at ease.

Look.

You're done with the embroidery so quickly?

I even placed a protection talisman inside.

Take it.

You're becoming more and more capable.

Look. See how nice this is.

The stitches are so delicate.

Mother, replace your old one.

You've been using that for so many years already.

I still remember that this was the first embroidery item

you made for me when you just started learning embroidery.

I've had it with me for so many years.

I can't bear to part with it.

I won't throw it away. I'll keep it for you.

Keep it well.

I'll place it here first.

All right, go to bed. We must travel a long way tomorrow.

I'll sleep with you here tonight.

My goodness, you naughty girl.

All right, sleep here.

Today, you went to say goodbye to Master Jian?

We're leaving tomorrow.

You're really not reluctant to leave at all?

My three years of staying in Yuhang were my happiest days.

Back then, we might have been poor and struggled to make ends meet,

but we weren't at anyone's mercy.

And we didn't need to worry about doing something wrong

and being blamed and punished.

We were so carefree.

Yes.

It's been a while since I've seen you smile happily.

Back then, I remember that we had a garden full of vegetables.

Dongqing and I also had a lot of chickens, ducks, and geese.

You're even talking about that?

You two made the place such a mess daily.

By the way, do you remember when I went to the hill to see the stars one time,

and I accidentally fell into a quagmire?

How can I forget that?

Back then, I remember that when you came out from the quagmire,

you looked like a mud monkey.

I even pinched your ears and lectured you all the way home.

Those were good times.

Mother, when we get to Yuhang,

let's plant a garden of vegetables again.

Then let's have a big pet dog.

I'll be responsible for earning money,

and you'll enjoy spending the money.

All right. Whatever you say.

If you're happy, I'm happy.

I'm just worried that after we leave,

I don't know how chaotic the Luo family will become.

Mother, in leaving, there's actually another advantage.

What is it?

Look. Wuniang is already engaged with Mr. Qian.

That only leaves me and Erniang.

Erniang might not be that close or nice to me,

but I also don't want her to marry someone like Wang Yu.

If I leave, she must marry into the Xu family.

Then her marriage with the Wang family won't push through anymore.

In that case, it's a good thing for us to leave.

Right.

So don't worry.

All right, I won't worry.

I'm not worried.

- Let's sleep. - All right.

Amber is on Her Ladyship's side.

I've already thought of a way to lure her away.

She shouldn't be blamed if she's unaware of what's going on. I hope that Her Ladyship won't give her a hard time.

Let's go.

Bad news, My Lady.

Her Ladyship is summoning you.

She said that Madam Wang from Duke Mao's Mansion is here.

She wants to talk to you.

Why did she suddenly come here at this moment?

It's almost time.

This is what we'll do.

Dongqing and I will go to Ci'an Temple first

to wait for Mr. Lin's men.

This way, it'll be easier for you to get away later.

That's our only option.

Be careful.

Don't worry.

We'll wait for you at Ci'an Temple.

Come on.

We'll get going.

Let's go.

[Ci'an Temple]

I hope that Yuanniang will get well soon.

May the Xu family be in good health and things will go smoothly for us.

Amitabha.

Amitabha. Amitabha.

Amitabha.

Lady Shiyi is cultured indeed and virtuous and dignified.

Madam Luo, you've taught her well.

She's lucky that you like her.

I suddenly came without notice today.

I hope you won't mind, Madam Luo.

Since I've already seen her, then

I'll get going.

No worries.

Mother, I'll go and see Madam Wang off.

Great.

What a sensible child.

Yu'er complimented you a lot before.

I had my doubts.

Now, I know that he's telling the truth.

You're too kind, Madam Wang.

I'll go ahead.

Take care.

Madam, slow down.

Take it slow.

Madam, are you all right?

I'm fine.

It should be here.

Mr. Lin's horse carriage must be arriving soon, right?

- I think so. - What's the matter?

Where's my perfume satchel?

Why is my perfume satchel gone?

Is it in the luggage?

No.

This morning, I still had it with me.

Well... I must have lost it along the way.

This won't do. Shiyi just embroidered that perfume satchel for me. I must go back to find it.

I'll go and find it then.

No, you wait here. I'll be right back.

You must be quick then.

All right.

Amitabha. Amitabha.

My Lord, we found Liu Yong.

Amitabha.

Amitabha. Amitabha.

Lingyi, what happened?

Bring Mother and the others to rest first.

Before I come back, remember not to leave Ci'an Temple.

Don't worry, Lingyi.

Amitabha. Amitabha.

Where's your brother?

He went to take a dump.

He said he'll be right back.

Kuan'er,

don't be careless with your words.

Yes.

[Ci'an Temple]

- Dongqing. - My Lady.

Where's my mother?

Your mother said that she lost her perfume satchel along the way.

She went back to find it.

Didn't you see her when you came here?

No.

Come on, let's go and find her.

Liu Yong.

Mother!

Madam!

Mother!

Madam!

- Madam! - Mother!

Mother!

- Madam. - Mother!

Mother!

Madam.

Mother.

Mother.

Mother. Mother.

Mother!

What happened, Mother?

Mother!

Mother.

Master.

Did a woman request to stay in your temple while waiting?

The temple has only let the Xu family in today.

I wonder if they're the ones you're looking for.

Xu family?

That doesn't seem to be Lady Luo.

Have you seen anyone waiting outside the temple?

No.

Young Master, the boat will be leaving soon.

Perhaps they were delayed for some reason.

This is a very important matter.

I don't think they're coming.

I think they might have changed their minds.

If they changed their minds,

based on Lady Luo's character,

she would surely send someone to tell me.

Could something have happened to them?

Young Master, Lady Luo is very clever.

Nothing will happen to her.

Young Master, this business is very important.

We can't delay the sailing time.

Let's go.

I'm sorry for your loss.

She's gone.

You must go on living.

What happened?

My Lord, someone died up ahead.

We need to take your mother's body for examination in our office.

If you don't let go, we can't do our jobs.

I understand how you feel.

However, you must let the deceased rest in peace.

My Lady.

Don't you want to catch your mother's killer?

Let them bring your mother's body to the government office

to let the post-mortem examiner check her body.

The more you delay it, the farther the killer can escape.

Think about what you should do.

Congratulations on catching the fugitive, My Lord.

Prepare a horse carriage to bring Lady Luo back to her home.

Yes.

Lady Luo, this way, please.

My Lord, the Luo family's concubine and the pirate Liu Yong appeared here at the same time.

Keep an eye on the government office.

I suspect that the death of the Luo family's concubine

is related to Liu Yong.

My Lord, don't worry. I'll keep an eye on them to make sure that they'll investigate it quickly.

[Residence of Luo]

[Birth Mother Ms. Lu's Memorial Tablet]

My Lady...

It's all my fault.

If I had stopped Madam,

if I were the one who left, she wouldn't have died.

How can it be your fault?

I don't blame you.

Mother won't blame you either.

Dongqing,

Mother will protect us from Heaven.

By the way, let me show you something.

What's this?

When my mother was killed, she was holding this.

I think...

My Lady.

My Lady, Shuntian Prefect was just here.

He and your father chatted for half an hour.

Now, he just left.

If you and Shuntian Prefect weren't from the same batch,

they wouldn't be able to close the case so fast.

If this becomes a big deal,

it will affect the marriage with the Wang family.

But I don't think Qingtong's death is that simple.

The case shouldn't be closed this way.

I know that you are a sentimental man.

It's just that Qingtong took Shiyi out without permission.

If they continue the investigation and ridiculous rumors abound,

it will be harder for you to get reinstated.

Qingtong had always been docile and well-behaved.

After being in Yuhang for three years,

why did she become so impetuous and unbridled?

She also badly influenced her daughter.

You must teach Shiyi well.

Don't worry.

I'll surely discipline her well.

Father, I heard that someone from the Shuntian Prefecture Office came.

Did they catch the killer?

Shiyi, according to their investigation,

Concubine Lu unintentionally found traces of the fugitive and was silenced.

Fortunately, Marquis Yongping is extraordinarily brave.

He had already caught the killer.

Concubine Lu should be able to rest in peace.

You can feel at ease.

Fugitive?

The killer was a fugitive?

Shiyi.

The Shuntian Prefecture Office already closed the case.

It should be the truth.

Don't worry.

We'll surely bury your mother well.

Don't be too sad.

No, that's not right.

Father, that fugitive wasn't the killer.

It was another person.

The government office already concluded this case.

Don't speak nonsense.

Father, this case is more than it appears to be.

We can't let the real killer get away.

Father, please go to the Shuntian Prefecture Office

to ask them to investigate again.

Your mother was killed by a fugitive.

Why must you deliberately complicate it?

Father, if you don't believe me, I can prove it.

Are you done?

Father!

Don't cause more troubles.

Go to your room.

Father, you're afraid that if they continue the investigation,

it will affect your reinstatement. Right?

How impetuous!

Don't you know what the reinstatement means to the Luo family?

Besides, your mother died because you disobeyed the house rules

and left without permission.

That was why that happened.

I'm already kind enough to not hold you responsible

for leaving without permission.

I shouldn't have expected anything from you.

Stop.

Where are you going?

My Lord.

Shiyi just lost the person closest to her.

It's unavoidable for her to lose it.

That was why she was disrespectful to you.

For the sake of Concubine Lu, be lenient to her.

I will discipline Shiyi well.

You may all go.

- Yes. - Shiyi, stay.

Her Ladyship already asked someone to secretly check

you and the Marquis Yongping's Ba-Zi. (T/N: Ba-Zi is one's birth date and time)

Upon hearing that,

I can finally feel at ease.

Soon, you'll be the wife of Marquis Yongping.

Someday, even Her Ladyship will be at your mercy.

When that time comes,

you don't need to be at Her Ladyship's mercy anymore.

I'll surely let her experience how it is to humble herself.

My good daughter.

Your father thinks

that Concubine Lu was impetuous and unbridled

and took you out without permission.

But I know that wasn't the case.

You were the one who wanted to leave the mansion.

You wanted to escape from your marriage.

So what if I did?

Shouldn't I escape from it?

Marriage has always been decided by parents

and coordinated by matchmakers.

That's how it has always been.

You can only obey and be grateful.

I've never cared about the Luo family's wealth and status.

Why can't I decide my own fate?

Why is it such a monstrous crime for me to leave the Luo family?

Why must I only obey and be grateful?

Even princesses can't decide their own fates

and not dare to say that they'll rely on themselves.

Besides, you're just the daughter of a concubine.

You left the Luo family today.

Then... what happened?

You were the cause of your mother's death.

What are you talking about?

If you didn't want to escape from marriage, Concubine Lu wouldn't have left the mansion today,

then she wouldn't have died.

If she's looking down on you from Heaven,

she will regret giving birth to such a selfish and capricious daughter?

Things in the past are beyond redemption,

but we can prevent the same mistakes in the future.

I hope you conduct yourself well.

Don't drag others down because of your own selfishness.

I'm not Concubine Lu.

I won't indulge you.

What's the matter?

The Luo family's concubine was suddenly killed.

She's very pitiful indeed.

But if you think about it carefully,

something doesn't seem right.

What do you mean?

I heard that aside from their maid, the Luo family's concubine

and her daughter didn't have any guards with them that day.

That means they left the mansion on their own.

They didn't get Madam Luo's permission.

It's fine to go out on their own to pray at the temple, right?

That's even stranger.

There was no special occasion that day.

Why did they choose that day?

Why did they choose the day when our entire Xu family

went to Ci'an Temple to pray for Her Ladyship?

You keep beating around the bush.

What exactly do you want to say?

I'm guessing...

This is just my guess.

Perhaps they already knew that we were going to Ci'an Temple,

so they intentionally went there to pretend to meet us coincidentally.

Of course we couldn't ignore them,

and we'd have to entertain them a bit.

Won't we get closer to each other then?

Of course,

we can't blame them for what they wanted to do.

However, man proposes and God disposes.

That murder happened.

Right.

Kill me if you dare.

You don't need to pretend to be brave in front of me.

If you really wanted to die,

why did you let me catch you alive twice?

You're living on and enduring the shame

in the hopes that after Lu Yong escapes,

he'll seek help from your backer and get you out of prison.

Bring him here.

Liu Yong.

You were the one who killed him?

I'm an official, he was a thief.

I originally wanted to spare his life,

but he wanted to die.

It's all my fault.

Jiang Huai.

You and Liu Yong were originally fishermen.

You couldn't make a living because of the sea ban,

so you had no choice but to go into illegal business and become pirates.

Even if what you did is unforgivable, it's understandable.

As long as you tell me who you're colluding with and guarantee

that you and your men will stop being pirates,

I, Xu Lingyi, swear on my life to keep you safe.

Even if you release me,

we can only go into this path again.

I promise.

I'll surely lift the sea ban,

so you can freely perform maritime trading.

The sea ban is the Ming Dynasty's ancestral policy.

You're just a marquis.

How dare you say such arrogant words?

Do you think I'm a three-year-old child?

Do you really intend to lift the sea ban?

To establish oneself in this world,

one must ordain a conscience for Heaven and Earth

and secure life and fortune for the people.

In order to lift the sea ban,

even if it's like an ant trying to shake a tree,

even if I'm crushed to pieces, I'm willing to do it.

It's useless.

Even if I tell you who that person is,

you can't win against him.

You're so stubborn.

Don't you want to reunite with your wife and children?

I have no wife and children anymore.

I have no one to worry about anymore.

Go.

Bury Liu Yong's body well.

Yes.

The prisoner committed suicide!

We spent so much effort to catch him.

You even got wounded because of this.

Now, all our efforts are wasted.

Not necessarily.

Who is the person Jiang Huai said that I couldn't win against?

Among all the officials in government, there are only a few people with such power.

The one who wants to maintain the sea ban the most

is the most possible person who was colluding with them.

If you didn't want to escape from your marriage,

Concubine Lu wouldn't have left the mansion.

Then she wouldn't have met the killer,

and she wouldn't have died.

You were the one

who personally led to her death.

Shiyi.

Teacher.

Shiyi, you've suffered.

It was my fault.

I... I caused my mother's death.

Don't be ridiculous.

It was an accident.

What did it have to do with you?

Her Ladyship is right.

If I didn't want to escape from my marriage,

my mother wouldn't have died.

No.

That's not true.

If I could turn back time,

I surely wouldn't do that again.

I'd surely listen to them.

I know.

I know that.

But, Shiyi, the Concubine Lu I knew

had always resigned herself to adversity.

But she abandoned everything to escape with you.

Did you ever wonder why?

Because you're all she cared about.

She didn't want you to be forced to accept an unfair destiny.

She wanted you to be happy.

If you're unhappy, she will only feel more upset.

I...

My child.

As long as you're well,

I'm willing to do everything.

No matter what happens in the future,

I'll support you.

Remember. Those who want to put the blame on you

have ulterior motives.

They want to break you.

Only in doing so will you do what they want, you know?

Don't worry, Teacher.

I'll be fine.

That is the best way to repay your mother.

By the way, Teacher,

the one who killed my mother might not necessarily be the fugitive.

Why do you say so?

Didn't the government already conclude the case?

Look at this cloth.

That day, my mother held this in her hand.

I'm thinking the killer must have left it.

It's just that the fugitive's clothing was completely different from this cloth.

Teacher, you've seen countless fabrics.

Can you tell where this came from?

This is xuejuan. (T/N: Xuejuan is a type of fabric)

It's not considered expensive.

Anyone with a little money can afford it.

It's just that I've never seen this embroidery technique before,

especially the pattern on this embroidery.

It's very unique.

It's a shame that this is just a torn piece of fabric.

It's hard to be recognized.

Don't be anxious.

Let me copy this pattern first,

then I'll check for more information.

Dongqing.

My Lady.

I spent so much effort to get this.

But will this do?

Her Ladyship has strict orders not to let you go out.

- If they find out, then... - What are you afraid of?

She's still hoping that I'll marry into the Wang family.

She won't do anything to me.

This is great, My Lady.

You've finally pulled yourself together.

A few days ago, seeing you not eating or drinking anything

scared me so much.

Teacher is right.

My mother only cared about me.

I can't give up on myself.

Besides, the killer is still out there.

I must find the real killer to avenge my mother.

Go to the kitchen and check if the bird's nest is ready.

Her Ladyship will have it later.

There can't be any delays.

Yes.

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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 ♫