All language subtitles for Love Like The Galaxy EP14

= Love Like the Galaxy=

=Episode 14=

An edict to the county magistrate
of Hua County, Cheng Shicheng.

He was benevolent and righteous.

He treated his people well and amicably.

His achievements will be recognized
by future generations.

A praiseworthy virtuous official
under the land of heaven.

He's hereby conferred
as Second-ranked Secondary Marquis.

Raise the coffin!

Rise!

Farewell Official Cheng!

I, Zheng Gang bid farewell
to Old Official Cheng!

I, Zheng Zhiming bid farewell
to Old Official Cheng!

Students of Hua County bid farewell
to Old Official Cheng!

I, Song Qilin bid farewell

to Old Official Cheng.

I bid farewell to Old Official Cheng!

I, Yu Chengli bid farewell
to Old Official Cheng!

I, Ji Jiameng bid farewell
to Old Official Cheng!

Oh, Old Official Cheng!

My elder brother always tells me

that a young man should strive

to render merits as an official.

At first,

I didn't understand

why must one accomplish
achievements

or be an official.

Is it not good to live a simple life

without worrying
about food and clothing?

I've finally come to a realization

after witnessing Old Official Cheng's
funeral procession.

Shaoshang,

I want to be an official.

I want to be an official
like Old Official Cheng

who cared for his people,

who wasn't a disgrace to his family,
and lived up to his name as an official.

Someone who's worthy of heaven and earth

and worthy of the people.

Be it troubled times or peaceful times,

I want to protect the stability of a city.

I shall never allow another young girl

to lose her family again.

Those who are capable will do their part

in turbulent times.

Your parents too

had to set out

to save the Gu City
without hesitation back then.

Forgoing is

to make things happen.

Only when one forgoes themselves

and their families

that they can ensure the well-being
of the people.

Master,

we're finally here.

But where are you going?

I feel at ease

after seeing her safe.

I changed my mind.

I'm not going to meet her.

Shaoshang.

I'm sorry.

I think

I'm going to be with Grandfather,

Father, and Brother.

Dear one, be good.

Don't go.

Don't go to them.

You must keep on living.

Shaoshang, don't cry.

Grandfather used to say

that my future

is filled with good luck

and I'll find
an affectionate man in life.

Shaoshang,

you kept saying

you have bad luck.

Now,

I'll

give

all

of my good luck

to you.

You'll be happy.

I'll hear you play

your flute from heaven.

Dear one,

I brought you a maltose candy.

It's sweet.

You can sleep without worry now.

You won't feel pain anymore.

(In Memory of Cheng Xiaomei)

How about I play the flute

for you?

Shaoshang,

I know you're sad.

But you mustn't stay in the rain.

You'll get sick.

Just let me be sick.

It's useless

for people like me to live.

No, you're not.

You're good.

You're the most perfect lady in the world.

No, I'm not perfect.

Can my perfection save Miao

who was dismembered?

Or can it intercept

the blades from striking
Old Official Cheng?

Or can my perfection bring

Cheng Xiaomei to life?

I can't do anything at all.

I despise those

whose hands are tainted with blood.

But what can I even do about it?

I can't help anyone.

Don't disdain and degrade yourself.

Xiaomei said

she had no regrets

because you had shown her

her home again before she died.

She was grateful to you.

Also, those patients at the infirmary.

They had no will to live.

It was you who motivated them

that they have the will to live again.

They're grateful to you too.

And me.

I thought I was

a useless person all this time.

But we've spent time together

these few days

going through ancient books,
rebuilding houses,

and visiting door-to-door
to provide help.

That's how Hua County is restored
to its present appearance.

If you go outside

and hear what the people said,

you wouldn't think you're useless.

Really?

I swear

if I'm appointed as an official
in the future,

I want to build

a land of peace with you.

I promise that children

like Cheng Xiaomei can live there

and never have to suffer
from separation again.

Shaoshang,

I have a strong admiration for you.

You dare say and do

what others dare not.

I was taught to follow rules
when I was young.

Following you here is also

a decision I made myself

for the first time

after ignoring my elder's order.

Because I wanted

to be fearless like you.

After this,

I'll strive to be stronger
and more independent.

I no longer want
to be indifferent and weak.

You and I share the same fate.

Our existence

was predestined

to be manipulated.

But from today on,

we share the same aspiration.

I'll believe you

just like how you'll forever trust me

without question.

After this,

I'm willing to walk with you.

I shall never question your past

and your morality.

I only ask to walk side by side with you.

All right.

Young Master,

did you meet Fourth Lady Cheng?

I'm here to pay my respect
to Old Official Cheng,

not Fourth Lady Cheng.

I'm afraid she doesn't wish to see people

who commit acts of bloodshed like us.

But the bloodshed we committed was

to protect.

But still,

these hands are tainted with blood.

- Young Master!
- Young Master!

Have you really decided

to ask for Niaoniao's hand in marriage?

I've made up my mind.

And

I know

Shaoshang and I share
the same aspiration.

If I can serve as an official
in the future,

I want to be a respectable official
like Old Official Cheng.

Shaoshang told me

she's willing to walk that path with me.

After that, we'll work together
for the people.

Mr. Lou,

your private promise isn't considered
a marriage proposal.

Marriage should be decided
by the family elders.

How can you act in private
without the elders' consent?

My wife meant

you need to inform the elders

and let them arrange the betrothal.

I understand.

A few days ago,

I sent a letter to Eldest Brother

asking him to bring up the betrothal
to General Cheng on my Mother's behalf.

I supposed

this letter had reached the capital.

You don't usually handle things this quick.

Mr. Lou, your action

has taken us by surprise.

It may not be a bad thing.

Sister-in-law has written asking
about Niaoniao.

Then I have to inform her
of this matter quickly.

Thank you, Official Cheng and Mrs. Cheng.

I'll be off to see Shaoshang then.

It's nice to have Yao beside Niaoniao.

Not bad at all.

(Hua County Magistrate's Court)

Father!

Niaoniao.

Father.

Eldest Brother.

Zhi.

When I heard Hua County was attacked,

I was scared out of my wits.

Luckily, Niaoniao is blessed with a fortune

that she could escape
from Fan Chang's rebel army.

It's been so long since I saw you. Come.

Let me take a look at you.

This place is short
of food and clothing.

You must have suffered.

But you look like you've gained weight.

I meant you lost weight.

You lost weight.

Shaoshang!

I've bought lamb patties
and rice dumplings.

I was wondering why she gained weight.

I've lost my appetite.

Father said I gained weight,

and it's your fault.

I want to check myself in the mirror.

Eldest Brother,

this is Lou Yao I mentioned in my letter.

So you're that lad, Lou Yao?

Yes, Sir.

Eldest Brother,

smile for a bit.

I can't.

Mr. Lou,

let's speak in private.

So is this how you fattened Niaoniao?

No,

she's not fat at all.

She's the most beautiful lady

I've seen in the capital.

I've met Grand Tutor Lou.

Have you ever discussed with your family

about marrying Niaoniao?

Official Cheng,

I've informed Mother and Eldest Brother.

But I don't think

my Cheng Family is worthy

of the Lou Family of Hedong.

No, I'm the one
who's unworthy of Shaoshang.

Shaoshang is

the most upright,

straightforward,

and broad-minded young lady
I've ever met.

It's a lifetime blessing

for me and the Lou clan

if she can be my spouse.

You lad.

What about me?

You have good judgment!

Very good! Good.

Preposterous!

I sent her there
to reflect on her mistakes.

Yet, she agreed
to a betrothal in private.

They had even delivered
the betrothal presents here.

Yet, no one discussed this with me.

Madam, please calm down.

Didn't General and Third Madam already

send you letters?

How is this discussing it with me?

This is obviously telling me
after it's decided upon.

They were just notifying me.

I'm Niaoniao's mother.

How can they decide on it

and notify me?

We can't treat children's marriage

in such a hasty manner.

General also intends

to ask you

and Young Lady's thoughts first
before making a decision.

He didn't treat this matter hastily.

That's what he's doing.

Lou Yao is the son
of the Second Chamber.

Yet, General consulted with Grand Tutor Lou.

How can the First Chamber
make decisions for the Second Chamber?

The Lou clan's

First Chamber has always had more say
than the Second Chamber.

Mr. Lou's father had passed away.

So it's reasonable for Grand Tutor Lou

to approve this marriage
on his late father's behalf.

Then why did you say
General wasn't rash in this matter?

When General and Grand Tutor Lou
discussed this marriage,

had it occurred to them

if this is a good marriage?

That Lou Family is obviously a deathtrap.

The Lou Family had their way

and delivered the betrothal gifts here.

The Eldest Son
of the Lou Family also said

the Lou Family's
Second Madam will come in person

to seek a marriage

after his youngest brother returns.

We'll have to consent to them
if we accept the gifts.

We made no decision regarding this marriage.

How can we accept such lavish gifts?

Order them to return the gifts politely.

I'm afraid

it's too late.

Old Madam,

what are you doing?

Yuanyi,

you're here.

Do I look pretty?

They're too heavy

that I can't lift my head.

The Lou Family of Hedong's
mean sure is impressive.

Niaoniao is so fortunate!

What are you doing? Stop it!

Old Madam, there's no reward without merit.

We must return

all these betrothal gifts.

How are these rewards without merits?

Don't give them back!

Of course, we deserve to have these.

Niaoniao must marry into this family.

Marriage comes

from parents' orders
and a matchmaker's words.

If I refuse to accept this marriage,

I shall see

who dares marry her off.

You...

You're insolent!

You're her mother.

But I'm your mother-in-law.

If you dare to disobey me
and refuse this marriage,

that means

you're unfilial.

I'll take you to the government office
and charge you!

Madam, you must never do that.

If you charge her,

Fourth Lady Cheng's marriage
will be ruined.

She's right.

That's not all.

If the news of the Cheng Family

being unfilial gets out,

it'll be hard for Yangyang
to find a marriage prospect too.

Those decent families also won't

let their daughters marry
into the Cheng Family too.

Then your beloved grandsons

won't be able to find a wife.

Also,

General was given
the title Marquis Quling.

You can't go to
any government office to charge me.

His Majesty ordered the Crown Prince
to handle state affairs now.

If you want to charge me,

you must go to the Eastern Palace.

If you don't know the way there,

I...

I can tell you the direction.

I...

I can't...

I can't reason

with an unreasonable person like you.

I'm so livid.

I... I... I need to rest.

But

let me tell you.

No one is allowed to return

these betrothal gifts
without my permission!

Why are you still standing there?

Move the in-law's betrothal gifts

into my room now.

Yes, Old Madam.

I'll set out to Hua County
to refuse this betrothal now.

Gifts by the Lou Family shall be sealed
for safekeeping immediately.

I shall hold all of you accountable

if one is missing.

You wouldn't dare.

Out of my way!

I shall see who dares
to take these away.

Qingcong,

send Old Madam to her room.

Yes, Madam.

Old Madam, my apologies.

I dare you to touch me.

Don't touch me!

I said don't touch me!

These are all mine!

Stop dragging me! Let go of me!

As long as I'm here,

They're all mine!

I shall not allow any of you
to behave willfully.

I will not approve

of this marriage.

(Don't be hasty about Niaoniao
and the Lou Family's youngest son.)

What?

Mother is coming to Hua County?

This concerns your big day.

How could your mother not feel anxious?

Niaoniao,

I must ask you this.

Are you serious about accepting
Lou Yao's marriage proposal?

Third Aunt,

does Yao have a bad record
that's unworthy of our family?

Well, no.

His ex-fiancée, He Zhaojun is unruly and a shrew.

If something is wrong with Mr. Lou,

she'd have exposed him
to the entire capital.

Does that mean the elders
of the Lou Family dislike me

because of my bad reputation

and insignificant family background?

Stop overthinking.

Seeing how excitedly the Lou Family sent
the betrothal gifts,

we can say they have
no prejudice against you.

Since that's the case,

why can't I accept Yao's proposal?

Don't you want to consider

and for better marriage prospects?

I never ask

for the best in the world.

I only choose the one suitable
in front of me.

(Unforgivable crime punishable by death
to repay for Your Majesty's kindness.)

Your Majesty,

Fan Chang confessed
to all of his crimes.

This is Fan Chang's confession

written in blood

after tearing a piece of his clothes
in the dungeon.

(Ji Zun)
He feels remorse for the foolish obsession

and resentment he had for you.

Now it's too late for him to regret it.

So he asked to be executed
for his punishment.

Back then, in the battle in Kunyang

Fan Chang was badly wounded

and almost lost his life.

Still, he fought to conquer
the city for me.

It's only been more than ten years.

My comrades who risked their life for me

are now...

Forget it.

I'll give him another chance.

If he truly is repentant, I'll...

How would a ruthless

and ambitious person truly repent?

He's only using his past tie

as Your Majesty's comrade
to beg for his life.

General Ling, why do you say so?

Fan Chang's family members
have always been in their lairs

and never go into hiding.

He left his family unprotected

and was not afraid
they would be executed

after assassinating His Majesty.

This can conclude

he'll succeed in the assassination.

After he succeeds,
the royal court will be in chaos.

They will be too occupied
to hold someone responsible.

Fan Chang plotted this scheme first

with his accomplices helped him after.

But today,

he only mentioned brotherhood

and was unwilling to name
his accomplices.

How is this sincere repentance?

Your Majesty,

General Ling has a point.

Your Majesty,

I've ordered the men

to escort Fan Chang back to the capital
for interrogation.

We must apprehend the mastermind
behind this incident.

I want you to treat your injuries.

Stop worrying about this.

Be happy for a bit.

Stop pulling a long face.

You either hold trials or fight all day.

If you have a wife in the future,

you'll only scare her.

Your Majesty always mention marriage
whenever you could.

If you marry one,

I'll stop bringing it up.

Why?

Is General Ling going to be wedded too?

Why?

Which family is going to have a wedding?

It's Grand Tutor Lou.

The second son
of the Lou Family's second chamber.

Everyone knows how he went after
Young Lady Cheng to Hua County

and the story of saving
a damsel in distress.

I heard General Cheng and Grand Tutor

had approved of this marriage.

Even the betrothal gifts were delivered.

General Cheng especially went
to Hua County

to meet his handsome
and talented son-in-law.

I heard his wife will arrive soon too.

Your Majesty. Official Ji.

I still have some matters to attend to.

So I'll excuse myself.

Official Ji,

how many daughters does
Cheng Shi has?

They only have one.

She's the youngest child in the family.

Why does he only have one daughter?

Cheng Shi is too useless.

(Hua County Magistrate's Court)

You must be the First Madam
of the Cheng Family.

Allow me to notify them.

No need.

(Hua County Magistrate's Court)

Yao,

go higher.

Yes.

Use more strength.

Yao, you're amazing.

I don't even dare to climb up
so high to get it.

I'll get it soon.

Go higher.

You almost have it.

What are you doing?

Mother.

Yao!

Are you all right?

Did you hurt yourself?

The Lou Family is a family of scholars.

It's not easy for Mr. Lou to be agile.

You're indeed not simple.

I'm Lou Yao, greetings, First Madam Cheng.

Since Yao was young,

he practiced martial arts and archery
with the He family.

His martial arts skills

are not inferior to two brothers.

All you utter is Yao.

Who's Yao?

My first name is Yao
with Lou as my last name.

Yao is a term of endearment
that Shaoshang calls me.

My mother also addresses me
with this name.

The Lou Family is a prominent family.

You should know

a gentleman wouldn't do anything

to arouse suspicions.

You and Shaoshang

aren't betrothed or married.

How can you address each other's

pet names intimately without hesitation?

Father and Grand Tutor Lou

had agreed to this betrothal

and delivered the betrothal gifts.

How are we not considered betrothed?

Am I right, Father?

Yes, she's right.

They're considered betrothed
after we accepted the betrothal gifts.

Did they send a matchmaker to propose?

Did they ask for the bride's name
and date of birth?

No.

Did they exchange
their names and birth dates?

Did they have these read
at the fortune teller?

No.

Did they ask her mother!

None of the rituals were followed!

How is this a betrothal?

We've already accepted
the betrothal gifts.

We can't just return them.

As the bride's family,

we can't ask it back if we return them.

Mr. Lou,

Shaoshang grew up without her family
so she behaves differently.

The Lou clan is well connected

and the First Chamber
is highly prestigious.

The Cheng clan dares not claim ties
with your family.

I hope you'll talk
to your uncle and mother

to write a letter refusing
this betrothal.

It's for Shaoshang

and your own good.

Madam, please don't put it that way.

Shaoshang is the best woman

I've ever met.

She's bold, responsible,

wise, skillful, and filial to her aunt.

She also has compassion
for children and the weak.

Even so,

it'll be a waste

if she's not a suitable match for you.

How are we not suitable for each other?

When your elder is talking,

how can you behave as you wish?

I told you to study

and learn some manners,

did you learn how
to talk back to your elders?

Why?

Are you going to reprimand me
for being defiant again?

Go to your room!

From now on,

to avoid any rumors with Mr. Lou,

you're not to meet each other!

Go to your room first.

It's all right now.
Go back to your room first.

Mr. Lou,

you should go back and think
about this in your room.

We'll discuss whether
to break off this marriage

some other time.

We'll discuss this again.

But I...

Shaoshang, I'll...

First Madam Cheng had a long journey.

Please get some rest.

I shall excuse myself first.

It's all right now.

General,

is this the great deed you did?

Do you dislike Yao

or me?

Why are you trying to stop our marriage
through all means?

If I weren't your mother,

I wouldn't care if you were married off
to the underworld.

(After facing death,)

(I wanted to be closer to you.)

(But Mother remains the same.)

(She never changed.)

Shaoshang.

Yao.

Won't meeting in secret

upset your mother?

Yao, don't worry.

My mother's behavior
is not directed at you.

She just doesn't want me
to have it easy.

No matter who I'm marrying,

she'd behave this way too.

But we have to comply

with our elder's orders.

Who says we must follow

what elders tell us?

Who says you can defy

your elder's order?

Madam Cheng.

Mother,

Yao and I are discussing
our marriage publicly.

We had to meet in secret

because you made it so.

How is this our fault?

Publicly?

In the middle of the night?

Acting in private?

How is this discussing it publicly?

Madam Cheng,

I'm to blame for behaving impetuously.

Please don't blame Shaoshang.

Shaoshang,

don't be upset.

Talk nicely to Madam Cheng.

I'll excuse myself first.

Come back inside with me.

Do you know all the way to Hua County,

be it the wounded or the sick
and being ambushed by the bandits,

it was Niaoniao's leadership

that kept all of us alive.

Niaoniao is not a child anymore.

So what if that happened?

She was only lucky.

More than half of the properties
in Hua County were destroyed.

It was Niaoniao who led the craftsmen
to make drawing plans

and helped the people rebuild their homes.

Not forgetting the farmer's tools,

she too modified them

so they could restore
their livelihood quickly.

What's there to it?

These are merely some little tricks.

Third Aunt,

you don't have to take my side.

Only Cheng Yang is praiseworthy.

How would Mother be impressed

with my insignificant skills?

Sister-in-law,

Niaoniao only started learning.

Yet, she could help the people.

If you didn't hold her back
and forbid her to learn all these,

she would know more
than these insignificant skills.

Now, Niaoniao and the Lou Family
are discussing marriage.

Are you trying to hinder her

by stopping her from marrying?

I never said I wouldn't let her marry.

It's just not the right time
to marry yet.

If it were Cheng Yang,

will you stop her in this manner too?

If you can assure me as Yangyang does,

I wouldn't stop you from seeing Lou Yao.

How am I not making you feel at ease?

I meant

am I even worthy

for you to feel not at ease?

Let me ask you this then.

Do you really have feelings

for Lou Yao?

How do you know

I don't have feelings for Yao?

Your Third Aunt has described

how you and Lou Yao interact
with each other

to me in her letters.

If that's what you do,

how is there any affection?

Do you feel parting
with him is unbearable

or does it feel like ages
when you don't see him for a day?

Do you have the affection
that ordinary couples should have?

There are countless

couples in this world.

Why must everyone be the same?

Can't they each get what they need

and live together as partners?

But you don't even love him.

How are you going to live

and face hardships with him
for the rest of your life?

Who says I don't like him?

I truly like him.

You don't know anything about love
between husband and wife.

All of you always say I'm clueless

and ignorant.

I admit

I don't know about anything.

That's because no one taught me
when I was a child.

You abandoned me after I was born.

Now, you've returned.

How are you qualified to restrict me?

All right.

I shall wait and see

how you and Lou Yao lead

a good life.

♪The beacon-fire has knocked
over the white snow♪

♪I caress the scars gently
from the past♪

♪Your back to the light,
your eyes contain the galaxy♪

♪I hum as the sun
and the moon mutter back♪

♪The light between your brows♪

♪Was put out and rekindled
by the secular world♪

♪The sky, the mountain, and the ocean,
whom do I part them for?♪

♪As I wake up from the blue sea,
stone steles stand like a mountain range♪

♪Under the lantern, criticisms were thrown,
the narrow door could not contain my feelings♪

♪The joys and woes of this mortal life,
we speak as we dream of the future♪

♪Both of us will be♪

♪In the sea of stars,
burning bright with our sincerity♪

♪Our sincerity♪