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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 12]

What is going on?

Where on earth is Shiyi?

Father. Mother. I'm back!

My Lord, you are also here.

My Lord, when I was looking for Her Ladyship, she was right on the street.

General Fu, she's not here.

- [Pastry Shop] - Go check over there! - Yes.

General Fu!

[Tongren Herbal Medicine Shop]

Your Ladyship, you've gone shopping for a long time.

Have you bought anything?

Did you find the brocade for Wuniang's cloth?

Unfortunately, I checked all the fabric shops in the city

but couldn't find the pattern I want.

So, I came back empty-handed.

Then Wuniang will be happy for nothing.

It's good to see you back safely.

Since Shiyi is back safely, we'll stop disturbing you.

We'll go back now.

No hurry.

I happen to have a few bolts of good fabric.

You can bring them back and make clothes for Shiyi.

Shiyi, come to my room and see which you like.

We'll chat a little bit before you leave.

Sure.

Marquis, have a seat.

What happened today exactly?

Dongqing and I were kidnapped yesterday.

Thanks to brother and Master Jian, we were saved.

Carry out our plan!

Your Ladyship! Wake up, Your Ladyship!

You are not breathing! What should I do? Your Ladyship!

Let's go!

- Over there! - Don't run!

Stop!

Over there!

Stop! Don't run!

Teacher! How did you find this place?

The rose perfume.

I remember you used it last time,

so I followed the scent and found you.

The Marquis' men are also looking for you.

I think the Marquis is worried about you.

In that case, I'll just play along and let them find me.

You are quick-minded after all.

Otherwise, it would have been big trouble.

Although nothing happened this time,

it matters to your name and reputation.

Do not mention it to anybody after you go back.

The marquis is good at observing.

I think he's already suspicious.

Yes, Mother.

You need to be careful about Concubine Qiao.

She gave me such a hard time today

and kept reminding the marquis that you were missing.

I don't know what she's up to.

But I'm sure she has something to do with your abduction today.

Lianfang?

The government sent people here right after the marquis came.

Someone reported that the ladies of Luo's family were kidnapped.

So they asked us if anyone was missing.

Thinking about how Concubine Qiao behaved today,

I'm sure she's the one who's behind the whole thing.

Mother, don't worry. I know what to do.

The marquis is still waiting for you.

Go ahead.

Yes.

I moved to the villa because my zodiac conflicts with Danyang's.

And I had gotten Mother's approval.

My Lord, is it really okay for me to go back?

People should not be superstitious.

The conflict of zodiacs is just a groundless theory.

If Danyang is not well, she should consult a physician.

How could she cause trouble to others?

Why are you looking at me like this?

I thought you'd rather believe it was true.

I told you. Since you are my wife now,

I won't allow you to be treated unfairly.

What's wrong?

I didn't sleep well last night.

I've got a cramp in my leg.

Let me see.

We always travel thousands of miles in battles.

Leg injuries happen all the time.

Let me see.

I don't think it's proper to check a woman's leg injury.

Are all the men in this world careless like this?

Have...

Have you met a lot of men?

My Lord, don't get me wrong.

I was talking about the villa guards.

I went to Xianling Pavilion to visit Master Jian the other day.

They disappeared for no reason.

Amber looked for them for a long time but couldn't find them.

So I brought Dongqing to the Residence of Luo.

When I asked them later, they said they had to go to the bathroom!

Forget it. It's no big deal.

But I really should thank Lianfang.

She actually came to pick me up together with you.

That's very thoughtful of her.

I will interrogate the two guards you mentioned.

When we are home, I'll get a physician to take a look at your leg.

Your Ladyship, His Lordship refuted the theory of the zodiac conflict,

and he went to pick you up in person regardless of Great Madam's objection.

Looks like he is quite righteous and impartial!

He does have some good qualities.

But it's obvious that Concubine Qiao designed the whole thing.

So we'll just let her off easily?

No worries.

How can I make you guys suffer because of me?

On my way back, I've expressed my doubts about her to His Lordship.

I'm sure he understood what I meant.

Let's see how he will handle it.

That's good to know!

Amber, come here.

Your Ladyship.

Here, take this.

Thanks to you guys, I came back safely this time.

You know that I don't have any money,

so I can only reward you with this.

Hope you won't mind.

Well...

We can't accept this, Your Ladyship! This is your dowry!

That's right, Your Ladyship. It's our job to protect you.

How can we accept your reward?

To me, you are all trustworthy.

Although it's not much, it represents my sincere appreciation.

I will always remember that you helped me!

Danyang, I don't think it was appropriate to kick Shiyi out.

Why don't we figure out something else?

I didn't kick her out. She left herself.

His Lordship scolded you, and now you are blaming me!

My Princess, please lower your voice!

How dare I blame you?

I'm the one who always gets blamed!

I'm just discussing it with you!

How about we move out?

We own a big house in Fangsheng Alley.

I had someone check it, it'll do nothing but good to you.

What do you think?

I won't move! Why should I give in?

If I must move, I'll move back to my parents' house!

Stop the angry talk, will you?

If you really move back to your parents' house, your father will skin me alive!

Madam, it's not a good thing to be this stubborn.

When you get angry sometimes, people will think you are high-maintenance.

But about this matter, when you deal with His Lordship,

even your father has to respect him.

Besides, no matter she's the daughter of a concubine or not,

she's after all the marquis' wife.

Even if Great Madam is on our side, we are still in the wrong.

Right?

You always do the right thing.

Why don't you make yourself look good on this matter?

What Mrs. Shi said is correct and reasonable!

Your father trusts Mrs. Shi a lot.

You should listen to her.

Madam, you are smart.

Can't you see

that the marquis' wife has been really nice about the whole thing?

But some people tried to take advantage of you and make trouble.

It's not worth it to offend His Lordship

and let those people get their way just for a moment of pleasure.

Of course, I know about that.

I just can't get over the fact that it was the necromancer

who came up with the zodiac conflict thing.

And it was Great Madam's idea to let her move out!

It wasn't my intention at all!

But now it looks like I'm the one who has a problem with Shiyi!

Don't worry about that.

I'll go talk to Lingyi and explain everything to him.

Danyang, don't be angry. It'll harm your health.

All right! Fine! I'll listen to you.

Let's move!

Danyang, you are so understanding!

I'll ask them to make arrangements right now.

No worry. I promise I'll make it even nicer than this mansion!

Fine.

I'll just leave the mansion and get away from those annoying women!

Danyang, do you feel better?

I don't know why

but I felt a little pain in my stomach again yesterday.

Then...

Mother, I've discussed with Danyang.

We'll move to Fangsheng Alley.

Move?

Why would you move?

His Lordship is the head of our family.

He needs Shiyi to be here!

I think it's better for us to move out for now.

No!

I won't allow it!

What if all the running around

causes any symptoms of miscarriage?

Lingyi, Danyang is bearing the child of our Xu Family!

Mother, Lingyi has nothing to do with this.

I'm not talking to you!

Mother, don't be angry.

Danyang is pregnant.

It's not convenient for her to move.

The Nanhe Garden in the back yard has been vacant for a while,

but it's been taken care of.

Although it's a little small, it's a quiet place.

I think they can move there temporarily.

His Lordship's idea is good!

In that case, it'll save us a lot of trouble.

Shiyi, sorry about the trouble.

Never mind.

Sit down.

Shiyi, please don't blame me for what happened before.

In theory, you are the marquis' wife, the matron of the Xu Family.

It was a little unfair to ask you to move to the villa.

But as a family, you are a daughter-in-law of the Xu Family.

Don't you think it's your duty to make a sacrifice

for the descendants of the Xu Family?

Mother, it was my decision to move to the villa.

You don't have to worry.

His Lordship is here!

His Lordship is here?

My Lord, you are here!

Xiuyuan, go get the tea.

I need you to do something.

Anything, My Lord.

Go get a catty of blood nest and two catties

of ginseng from the storage room, and bring them to Danyang.

Tell her that it's a gift from Shiyi.

Yes.

My Lord, I brewed some mount Lu cloud-mist tea for you.

I heard that the birds first spread the seeds

in the cracks between the mountain rocks.

The poem reads "The cloud-mist tea absorbs the essence of nature."

So it means the tea is very aromatic.

Who's taking care of Xishan Villa right now?

Mrs. Liu is in charge of the villa.

When Her Ladyship stayed there, it was also her who took care of everything.

Where did you find her?

She used to watch the yard in the mansion.

I saw that she was quite reliable, so I sent her to Xishan Villa half a year ago.

Get her back.

Did she do anything wrong?

You don't know?

I really don't.

Shiyi went out one day when she stayed there.

Mrs. Liu arranged two guards for her, but they completely neglected their duty.

Does that sound reliable to you?

My Lord, I'm in charge of household affairs,

but I used the wrong person!

Please forgive me, My Lord!

I didn't expect that Mrs. Liu could be this irresponsible!

I didn't find out until today.

My Lord, I'll investigate into it and deal with it impartially.

Don't bother. I don't think you'll find out anything.

An irresponsible person like her deserves to be punished severely.

Yes.

He first got Luo Shiyi back regardless of Great Madam's order,

and now he blamed me so harshly because of her.

He doesn't seem to favor her so much,

but why does he try so hard to protect her?

Is it really because she's the legal wife

and I'm a concubine?

Madam, don't be sad about that.

Although Luo Shiyi was born humbly,

she's after all Luo Yuanniang's younger sister.

His Lordship has to be nice to her on account of the Luo family.

Madam, don't think too much.

The good thing is that we've prepared for it

and sent the two guards away.

His Lordship won't find out anything.

She didn't fall into our trap this time,

instead, she put us in trouble.

Not only was I scolded by His Lordship, but I also lost Mrs. Liu.

Looks like I underestimated her!

Madam, that's why you need to pull yourself together!

Good that you are still in charge of the mansion management.

We still have plenty of time to deal with her.

Your Ladyship, I heard that Mrs. Liu lost her job at Xishan Villa

and was sent back to the village.

I can't believe that His Lordship also knows how the mansion management works.

But I don't know if Danyang will appreciate this, not realizing who the true owner is.

His Lordship is busy every day.

It's not easy for him to think of that.

It was his way to comfort Danyang and protect the peace of the family.

His tactics are tough but also mellow.

I guess we underestimated him before.

Your Ladyship, Concubine Qiao is here.

Let her in.

Why is she here? Nothing happened to her.

She's made that Mrs. Liu a scapegoat anyway.

Dongqing.

Your Ladyship.

Lianfang, what brings you here?

This is the allowance for this month. 20 taels.

Please keep it.

Thank you for delivering it in person.

Dongqing, put it away.

Your Ladyship, what are you embroidering?

It looks so interesting.

The weather is warming up now.

I'm making Mother a sachet for insect repellent.

You are so thoughtful!

Although you don't have to manage the housework,

you can still find things to do and keep yourself busy every day.

No wonder His Lordship said you are needed in the family.

Many accidents happened recently.

I'm not surprised that His Lordship thinks this way.

Lianfang, you've got to be more careful.

No matter if it's His Lordship or Great Madam,

they are all sharp-eyed.

They both know it clearly

whether you do good or not.

Right, Lianfang?

You are right!

That's why Great Madam feels relieved to let me manage the mansion.

Then you should do your best.

Don't let her down.

Your Ladyship, no need to worry!

Take a walk outside when you are free.

Don't strain your eyes.

I'll take my leave now.

Your Ladyship, your words just now really humiliated her!

Didn't you see that her face all turned blue!

Unfortunately, I don't have any evidence to prove

that she's the one who tried to harm me at the villa.

I can't do anything for now but be more cautious.

We'll figure out something later.

Now, we have 20 taels of silver!

- So great! - Yes.

The money here is enough to cover the expenses for a while.

That's right!

When we stayed at the villa,

we didn't even have money to reward the servants.

From now on, we'll get 20 taels every month.

No one will laugh at us anymore!

Look how happy you are!

All right. Go ahead and put the money away.

Just 20 taels already makes them happy like this!

They sure come from a poor family.

Your Ladyship, I'm here to see you.

I heard your leg was injured.

I brought you some high-grade medicine.

Your Ladyship, you are finally back!

Please go and take a look at Zhun!

He is sick and in a coma. We can't even wake him up!

Poor kid!

Mother. My Lord.

What happened to Zhun?

He was still fine when I left.

During the time you weren't home, Zhun got tinea corporis.

He got much better a few days ago, but... but it came back!

He couldn't eat and sleep because of the disease.

Sister, you are attentive and reliable.

I trust you the most.

I want you to take care

of Zhun for me in the future!

Your Ladyship, Zhun's condition is quite complicated.

You've been gone for so long and you aren't familiar with his condition.

Why don't you go take a rest first?

I'll be here and take care of him.

Lianfang is right.

Shiyi, you don't have to stay.

Let Lianfang take care of Zhun.

It's itchy!

- Zhun! - Zhun!

Zhun! You can't scratch no matter how itchy it is!

- Zhun! - It's itchy!

- Do not scratch! - Mother is here.

- Don't scratch! - Good boy!

Don't scratch! Don't scratch!

Zhun, be good!

- Don't cry! Don't cry! - Zhun is a good boy!

It's itchy!

I have an idea.

[Residence of Luo]

This medicine can relieve the itching.

Your Ladyship, what is it?

This is the itching relief medicine we used when we were in Yuhang.

It works very well!

How can we apply such strong rural medicine on Zhun?

That's right. Lianfang is right.

Shiyi, don't use this medicine on him.

I'm Zhun's mother.

Of course, I care about him.

If this medicine was strong, I wouldn't use it on Zhun.

Mother, all family members of the Luo family have used this medicine.

There won't be any problem.

It's not a strong medicine.

Do it.

Lingyi.

Mother, do you have any other idea?

Then...

Do it.

Here, Zhun. Give me your hand.

He's asleep!

Zhun is asleep!

The medicine really worked!

Let Shiyi take care of Zhun in the future.

Yes.

I will take good care of him.

Seeing that he's getting better,

- I can finally be relieved! - Here!

Throw it to me!

Nanny Tao, don't worry! Zhun will get well soon!

Ready? Catch it! One, two, three!

Madam.

Your Ladyship.

Your Ladyship, no worry.

Imperial Physician Liu said that Zhun has almost recovered.

He also prescribed some medicine for him.

Here! Catch!

My Lord.

Zhun-

Take good care of Zhun.

I don't wanna play anymore. I want to go back.

Okay. Let's go inside.

Come with us.

Okay.

Zhun, what bothers you?

If you didn't want your father to go, why didn't you tell him?

Take a good rest.

You can tell him tomorrow, okay?

Good boy!

Now, put your arms under the sheet.

Close your eyes.

Yu!

What are you doing here?

What's up?

I'm here to check on my brother.

Would you like to go inside and see him?

Since he's in bed now, I won't disturb him anymore.

Your Ladyship, sorry to disturb you.

What are you doing here?

Yu is worried about Zhun.

So he came here to check on him.

Sorry to disturb you!

You should focus on your studies!

Don't run around!

Your Ladyship, I'll take him back to study now.

Zhun has many people to take care of him.

Don't come here and make trouble!

Your Ladyship, the legal wife's child is different from the concubine's.

Great Madam doesn't want Yu and Zhun to get too close.

Now that Zhun is sick,

Concubine Wen will try even harder to separate Yu and Zhun.

Yu also avoids seeing him.

I see.

But I think it'd be nice if the two brothers can be close to each other.

Your Ladyship, the legal wife's child is different from the concubine's.

I've told you many times.

Don't get too close to Zhun!

What if his condition

gets worse when you are with him?

Can you explain that?

Her Ladyship married into our family

so that she can take care of Zhun.

Don't be stupid and get yourself involved!

Do you remember what I said today?

I remember now.

Wen and the others don't want anything to do with it.

Why are you here to check on Zhun?

Taking care of Young Master Xu is my job.

The Xu Family treats me well.

If I walk away from him in fear of some gossip,

that would be too ungrateful.

Besides, I like kids a lot.

Then please watch him for me.

I'll go decoct the medicine.

Your Ladyship.

Zhun!

You look so good today!

But I'm afraid you have to wait for a while.

Great Madam went out.

I want sugar rice cake.

Zhun, you are not totally recovered yet.

You can't eat that, or you'll get a stomachache.

I want sugar rice cake!

I want it!

Zhun finally has some appetite.

Your Ladyship, please allow him to have some.

If Zhun enjoys it, he may get well faster.

You're the best!

What's going on?

I heard you from the outside.

What happened here?

- Great Madam. - Grandma! - Mother.

My Lord.

Zhun wants to eat sugar rice cake.

But Her Ladyship won't allow it.

I think she is being too cautious.

I think it'll be fine.

Is that necessary?

Zhun has just recovered.

He finally has an appetite now.

Why don't you let him eat?

How can a parent be this strict on her own child?

It's been quite tiring for her to take care of Zhun these days.

I guess she's worried that the sweet stuff

will make his condition worse.

If it's tiring, just say it.

We are not shorthanded in the mansion.

- Mother. - Zhun.

Zhun's spleen and stomach are still weak.

Sugar rice cake is tasty, but the glutinous rice is hard to digest.

It'll cause nausea and kill his appetite for main meals.

In that case,

you should've said it earlier.

Zhun, come here. Let me ask you something.

Go ahead.

Do you want to eat this sugar rice cake and get a stomachache,

or put it down and play with me outside?

I can choose myself?

Your Mother is right.

You can choose yourself.

Zhun, if you think the sugar rice cake is nice, why don't you

give one piece to your father?

Your father found your favorite toy and gave it to you specially.

Father, please.

It's tasty. I like it.

Father, will you get a stomachache after eating it?

When you grow up and become as healthy as me,

sugar rice cake will never make your stomach ache again.

I like the nine-linked rings game.

Thank you, Father!

Mother, be careful!

This Shiyi is so good at arguing.

She's even smarter than me!

Mother, don't be angry.

Shiyi was doing that for Zhun's good.

I think you just feel bad for Lianfang, right?

Even the servants can see that you favor Lianfang.

As the legal wife, Shiyi has never complained,

and she always does her best for our family.

It shows that she's a kind-hearted and broad-minded person.

What would she complain about?

Lianfang has to humble herself and be a concubine.

Everybody knows that it was Yuanniang's idea.

And now she's married into our Xu Family and become the legal wife.

It's such bliss for her!

But what about Lianfang?

Lianfang has done so much for me and Lingyi.

She's unselfish and generous.

She deserves my respect and favor.

Mother, have some tea.

Don't scratch.

Don't let him scratch before he's completely recovered.

Okay.

Zhun.

Poor Zhun.

What should we do?

He is...

Great Madam.

Madam Luo.

I thought he was getting better.

How come he's sick again?!

Mother, the imperial physician just took a look at him.

Zhun will be fine. Don't worry.

His condition is stable now.

I thought he was almost recovered.

How come it came back again?

It must be because he got infected from something he touched or ate.

You've got to watch him carefully.

Thank you, Imperial Physician Liu!

We will take good care of him.

Imperial Physician Liu, could you please stay in our mansion tonight?

Of course.

My poor Zhun!

Grandma is here to see you!

Shiyi, how did it happen?

You are the one who's been taking care of Zhun.

How did he...

Great Madam, as far as I know, the cause of infection

is like rootless wood or sourceless water.

There are many people coming in and out in the mansion.

It's really hard to prevent.

Even so, you shouldn't be so careless.

Remember to check the visitors carefully in the future.

Don't make any mistakes again!

Yes, Mother!

Don't you remember what you promised your eldest sister

before she died?

Don't think I don't know.

Ever since you married into the mansion,

you've never cared about Zhun.

You should be held accountable for Zhun's illness!

Madam Luo, Her Ladyship decided to move to the villa herself!

Qiao Lianfang is evil-minded.

How could she treat Zhun, right?

With her, Zhun was like a sheep in a tiger's den!

Poor Zhun!

He has to suffer that much

at such a young age!

Nanny Tao, your words are unfair to Her Ladyship.

She does her best every day to take care of Zhun.

She doesn't even have time to eat or sleep!

- Can't you see that? - I...

How dare you interrupt your master?

- Nanny Xu. - Yes.

- Slap her! - 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 ♫