Original subtitles

=The Unexpected Marriage=

=Episode 5=

Here, Young Master.

Young Master.

Do you want more?

Bring them all.

It's all here.

(Luck and Blessing)

Young Master is smart.

You let us lure Zhao Huaibi

to Muyan Forest.

This chance encounter

will definitely change Her Highness's mind

and make her fall for Zhao Huaibi.

Zhao Huaibi has made outstanding military achievements.

I believe we can get more information

about Fuyu from him.

It's better to use hot water.

Princess Guangde.

How did she leave?

Why is she acting weird lately?

According to her previous temper,

she should've come to provoke you now.

Maybe it's because you helped her at the Lantern Festival

so she changed her attitude.

Maybe.

Your Highness, we found out.

The reason why Princess Guangde

changed her temperament drastically

is because of a man.

So where is my destined man?

Yours hasn't appeared yet.

But hers has shown up.

Who said mine hasn't appeared?

In the deep pit accident that night,

my destined man

already appeared.

Who is it?

Zhao Huaibi.

General Zhao.

Well...

She just has someone she likes.

Which man does she fancy?

I don't know.

I only know that they met at the Lantern Festival.

That man rescued her.

Princess Guangde

couldn't forget him since then.

Your Highness.

What a small world.

I did not expect

our fate

is tied to one person.

Who?

Zhao Huaibi,

General Zhao.

You mean the General Zhao

who hasn't yet returned to the capital?

Your Highness.

Be careful.

Don't tell Princess Guangde.

You need to take action first.

Take action first.

Your Highness.

Princess Guangde requests to meet you.

Princess.

Speak of the devil.

Changsheng.

What brought

you here today?

These are the storybooks I carefully prepared.

Many good love stories are recorded.

Read them and accumulate some experience.

Come, sit down first.

Are they really useful?

Of course.

Moreover,

if one of us gets married first,

she'll get rid of the peace-making marriage.

Although we are opponents,

we still need to be fair.

I don't want to cheat.

Thanks.

Alright,

I'm not used to this yet.

I'm telling you,

I think this matter

is not as difficult

as we think.

It's either

quarrelsome lovers

or

childhood sweethearts.

First, the two people were at odds.

Then their fates entangle.

If there's no fate,

we can create opportunities ourselves.

Just pester him.

- If pestering doesn't work... - Guangde.

We are rivals.

I know.

But it has to be fair.

Don't worry.

Even if we like the same person,

I won't mind.

Really?

I really don't mind.

Wait.

What do you mean by "really"?

Guangde.

Since you're here to deliver the notes

and share everything you know,

then I will also be honest.

Actually

that day at the Lantern Festival,

the person you met is...

Who is it?

Tell me quickly.

It's Zhao Huaibi.

General Zhao.

Really?

No.

Wait a minute.

You mean...

He also saved me after that.

You're saying

he saved you...

Hurry up.

Take all of these away.

Don't leave any.

Didn't you say you wanted it to be fair?

Who wants to be fair to you?

I didn't say that.

Give me this one back, too.

Go.

In terms of talent and appearance,

you're the best in Shangkang.

But my Guangde

is also beautiful

and intelligent.

You two

are a match made in heaven.

How about I issue a decree

and make you two

a couple?

Your Majesty,

thank you for your kindness.

It's just

I have a disability.

I'm not good enough

for Princess Guangde.

So I dare not agree.

You dare not agree

or you don't want to?

You've used this reason many times.

I also have my pride.

All right?

I noticed that your leg

is no different from ordinary people's.

Are you using the crutch

just to refuse the marriage?

I dare not.

My official rank

is low.

In terms of ability, I have no military achievements.

It's just unjustifiable.

If I do marry Princess Guangde,

I'm afraid it will make the royal family a laughing stock.

If this is true,

please execute me, Your Majesty.

You'd rather die than marry Guangde?

Wouldn't that make me a tyrant?

Being a matchmaker

is harder than being the Emperor.

I need to persuade everyone earnestly

for their marriage.

Never mind.

I won't interfere.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

(Imperial Study)

Xiao Zilv.

You would rather die than marry me.

Princess, please calm down.

I...

Well done.

Actually, I already have someone I like.

You must stand your ground.

Next time, don't just talk.

Princess, what are you doing?

Don't be afraid.

I'm afraid that next time my father will force you.

You can't just talk.

You need to take action.

This dagger

is extremely sharp,

which can cut clean through iron.

If it really doesn't work,

just cut it off.

I'm the only son in the family.

What are you thinking?

Lecher.

I mean cut your leg.

If it still doesn't work,

cut off both legs.

I don't believe Father is still so persistent.

Princess, you deserve

a hero in the world.

Actually,

the man I like

is indeed a hero.

It's just

Changsheng also likes him.

What do you think I should do?

Princess, if you don't mind,

I am willing to lend you

a helping hand.

You want to help me

or help yourself?

You are always against Changsheng.

Do you want to marry her?

Jin.

Are you embroidering?

This pattern is obviously not for me.

Humph.

You look very happy today.

Today is really refreshing.

You argued with Changsheng again?

No.

This time I am

sitting back and reaping the benefits.

If Changsheng is the snipe,

who is that clam?

Guangde.

You're helping Guangde against Changsheng?

Don't tell her.

Zilv.

How can you bear to watch Changsheng marry far away?

Rest assured.

I know you are close to Changsheng.

If she is really forced to marry far away,

I'll just open my arms

and marry her.

See you.

My brother just got close to her

and then broke a leg.

If he marries Changsheng...

No.

No way.

Changsheng.

Jin.

How did you come?

I sneaked out.

Got to go back soon.

What's so important?

I heard from my brother

that you like Zhao Huaibi?

General Zhao is going to go fishing tomorrow.

You should prepare early.

Don't let Zhao Huaibi marry Guangde.

Jin, you are still the best to me.

If I really can't get married,

I'll marry your brother.

Anyway,

he has already broken a leg.

There shouldn't be any more problems.

Marry my brother?

No way.

No.

Well...

My brother

is actually an

embroidered pillow,

pleasant to the eye but of no use.

Usually, he looks

elegant on the outside,

but he's terrible

behind people's backs.

You don't know, Changsheng.

How could I not know?

Don't worry.

I won't choose

Xiao Zilv to be my husband.

Even if I have to marry into Great Tang,

I won't consider him.

But

I don't want you to go to Great Tang.

Thank you, Jin.

Then I'll leave first.

Wait a minute, Jin.

We've got a batch of fruits you like.

Take some away.

No, I'll come to your house to eat next time.

Bye.

Why are you sighing?

You know her intention,

and still gave her good fruit to eat.

It is evident that Your Highness

is generous.

What do you want to say?

With your intelligence,

you're sad

not because Xiao Jin betrayed her brother, right?

Jin cares about her brother the most.

That's why she doesn't want me to marry into the Xiao family.

So what do you think?

I think...

That's not your concern.

Xiao Zilv

is a good choice.

You must be kidding.

He and I have been arguing since we were little.

I know him well.

We are not suitable for each other.

Then who are you suitable for?

Anyway, it's not Prince Qin.

But then again,

we've been through so much.

Do you want me to marry into Great Tang?

This is not for me to decide.

It's up to you to decide

whether you want to help me.

Guangde already has a helper.

Do you want

to stand with me?

You're kidding.

I'm anxious to choose you as the candidate.

But

what's in it for me

to help you?

If you help me,

you will be my good friend.

Just one word from you

can make me

go through fire

and water for you.

What if I don't help?

Then I am your death warrant.

You offended me many times in Fuyu.

When I get to Great Tang,

one word from me

can make you go through

fire and water.

I know you are not convenient expressing your opinion.

We will use this as a signal.

Scrape the nose

means you tacitly approve.

How about it?

I have something else to do.

I'll leave first.

Unify the family, govern the country,

and pacify the world.

My greatest wish

is to marry a good wife

and then contribute my part

to assist the Emperor.

Stop it.

The point of your words is

marry a beautiful wife.

Nonsense.

Yuzhi.

Do you have any wishes?

The wilderness is desolate with withered grass.

The Yellow River rolls its waves forward.

Well...

Why hasn't the fish taken the bait?

Speaking of fishing,

a few years ago, my father

went fishing in the Huai River

and caught a carp weighing 18 catties.

It was this long.

Do you think it's awesome?

Now

no one can catch such a rare fish.

Some people even caught turtles in the river.

It's like a river going against the current,

seawater flows backward.

The world is in chaos.

Don't listen to his bragging.

Turtles.

Why didn't you say people caught a fairy?

We really caught it.

And there are two of them.

Wait, isn't this

Princess Changsheng?

How come we catch Princess Changsheng?

The two boats

are coming towards us.

No more fishing.

- No more fishing. - That's it.

Yuzhi, you continue fishing.

We'll go play cards.

We're going to play cards.

You keep fishing.

Keep going.

You really designed

a good entrance for Her Highness.

Princess Guangde's entrance is also amazing.

I guess the master behind this must be no simple person.

You are here to see the princesses,

right?

So what are we here for?

We're here to do business.

What business?

Shut up.

- Here we are. - We've arrived.

- Zhao. - General.

Greetings, Princess Guangde,

Your Highness.

Zhao, don't move.

We'll go find you.

(The brave is the conqueror.)

(Look how I take the initiative.)

Princess Guangde.

Princess Changsheng.

General, it's been...

We meet again.

What a coincidence!

Interception.

Give me money.

Come on, come on.

Zhao, it's cold on the boat.

Let's go talk in the cabin.

(It doesn't matter.)

(Cater to his taste.)

In fact, I think

the most important thing about fishing

is the bait.

Usually we use

the kind of bait...

Speaking of fishing,

Your Highness, do you like fishing?

- Not... - I like it very much.

- I think fishing... - Not really.

I

love fishing.

It is a determination from the bottom of my heart.

Just like once

I'm determined to do something,

I will make every effort.

I heard last time

when you were rejected by Yang Wulang,

you said you were going to die.

What's wrong?

You're giving up halfway?

You might as well try harder

and fight to the end,

right?

I have heard that General

is good at fishing.

How about showing us today?

- Well... - Zhao.

Just show us.

After all, not everyone

likes fishing

like I do.

There's nothing bad

about showing it to someone.

Okay.

Then let's play together.

OK.

Since Changsheng

loves fishing so much

from the bottom of her heart,

then let's play together.

Changsheng

can't deceive the general, can she?

It's my pleasure.

So

what's the first thing you want me to do?

Teach me to fish.

General Zhao

is very good at fishing.

I want to show him

I am also good at fishing.

With a common interest,

then...

OK, you have already approved.

Teach me how to fish.

(Luckily I was prepared.)

What were you looking at, General?

The landscape

and the lights in the windows.

You have

a bigger world in heart.

Then tell me,

what kind of world is this?

It's the withered grass in the wilderness,

the roaring waves of the Yellow River,

and the cold snow and frost in the north.

Your heart

is filled with the unfinished cause of Fuyu.

Conquering several small countries in the southeast

can't give full play

to your talent.

Even Prime Minister Huan didn't accomplish it.

How can I dare to achieve it?

Prime Minister Huan

can't compare with you.

He was just using the Northern Expedition

for fame.

He is different from you.

He doesn't have the ambition

to regain lost territory like you do.

Zhao, come and help me.

I'm about to catch it.

One, two, three.

How did it run away?

It doesn't matter.

Fishing

is about having patience.

You can't be anxious.

You can't even cast the line out.

It's hard for you

to learn how to fish.

I can't give up, right?

That's Zhao Huaibi.

Rather than doing twice the work with half the effort,

it is better

to wait at your ease for an exhausted enemy.

What does it mean?

This is a good idea.

Princess.

Don't be impatient.

It's normal that you can't catch any fish at first.

It's too hard to fish.

Your Highness, fish.

This is a fish in the sea.

We are at the lake.

So what should I do?

Forget it.

Hook it up quickly.

Okay.

Are you done?

It's hooked.

It hurts.

I've only heard

there was a fish at North Sea.

Its name was "Kun".

It can also change into a bird.

But

what you caught

is not Kun.

You know no-

Nothing.

This is called Mermaid,

also known as dugong

and manatee.

It's half human and half fish,

living underwater all year round.

He just looks like a human.

He's quite gentle actually.

Go home.

Go home?

Yes.

To your crystal palace.

Or where else can you go?

Go quickly.

Go.

It took me a long time to think of this trick.

Princess Guangde.

Princess Changsheng.

I'm going to dig in.

Zhao, try this.

I asked a famous chef from Jiangnan

to make this specially, squirrel-shaped mandarin fish.

Try this steamed sea bass.

It's fresh.

It won't taste good if it gets cold.

If it's cold, try this grilled fish.

- Spicy and delicious. - If it's spicy,

try this fish soup.

It's warm and nourishing.

Zhao, eat a fish tail.

I wish you success

and victory.

General, try this fish loin.

I wish you a happy

and invincible life.

Eat this.

- Eat this. - Eat this.

Princess.

Your Highness.

I suddenly remembered

I have some important matters to attend to.

You can enjoy the dishes.

I will take my leave now.

- Sit down. - Sit down.

General.

Eat a little bit.

Don't let Princess Guangde down.

Yes.

If you won't eat any,

Changsheng will be embarrassed.

I'll eat.

Tasty.

Eat this.

Eat this.

Try this.

Try this again.

Another bite of this.

This is delicious.

Have some fish soup.

Well,

I

am full.

I'll leave first.

- Zhao. - General.

Eat some more.

General.

- Eat more. - Zhao.

- Why don't you eat more? - General.

Wait a moment.

Sorry.

Excuse me.

Zhao.

(Imperial Study)

Sir,

His Majesty has not yet decided on the candidate.

It seems that the peace-making marriage

is not that simple.

Yes, sir.

Great Tang has urged us to go back and report.

Keeping delaying this

is not a solution.

I have other plans

for the report.

You don't worry, sir?

I'm afraid someone else is worried.

Do you mean

Princess Changsheng?

I heard

Princess Changsheng has been

close to General Zhao Huaibi

these days.

As the saying goes,

one leaf obstructs sight.

They can't necessarily see clearly when they're close.

General Zhao is honest and upright.

Princess Changsheng

is straightforward.

They are more like confidants,

but not a couple.

It seems that I was overthinking.

Overthinking?

I'm afraid someone thinks more than you do.

Mr. Envoy.

Sir.

Mr. Xiao.

Are you coming to meet His Majesty

and discuss the peace-making marriage?

Exactly.

So, is there any result?

There are many beauties in Fuyu,

each has her own merits.

It's really hard to decide.

That's for sure.

Although the purpose of the marriage is to make peace,

Prince Qin

is choosing a person he'll spend his life with.

It's natural to be cautious.

Mr. Xiao, you're right.

But recently I heard

Prince Qin

does favor

a princess.

I wonder who is this lucky princess.

This princess

is quite famous.

I believe you are also very familiar with her.

Are you referring to

Princess Changsheng?

Exactly.

Mr. Envoy,

you don't know.

Princess Changsheng

has an unfavorable rumor.

Marrying her

will be bad for Prince Qin.

What a coincidence.

Prince Qin is unmatched in wisdom and courage

and never believes these nonsense.

It seems

a good match.

That being the case,

forget what I said.

Mr. Xiao, you were thinking for Prince Qin.

I am grateful.

But recently I heard

General Zhao and Princess Changsheng

have been very close.

I don't know

whether they'll end up in a relationship.

This is Princess Changsheng's private matter.

I'm not familiar with General Zhao.

I really don't know.

I don't know about your relationship

with General Zhao.

But you're on good terms

with Princess Guangde.

Come in.

Your Highness

is in a good mood.

I'm bored.

So I'm doing some needlework.

How did it go today?

We are evenly matched.

So it's still hard to choose.

I mean

in General Zhao's heart,

I only have a small space

but she occupies

a lot of weight.

Your Highness, don't be discouraged.

This is just temporary,

not eternal.

Your embroidery

represents something.

You're surely my adviser.

Tomorrow General Zhao

is going to the military camp for training.

I plan to go and show my care for him.

(Military camp.)

I went to the palace today,

so you didn't win Princess Guangde.

I will go with you tomorrow.

Then please accompany me

as my servant

to avoid trouble.

Of course.

Tomorrow, Her Highness and I will go to the military camp.

If too many people go, it'll attract attention.

You guys stay at home.

Sir, do you want to

check out their defense deployment?

After you go,

their deployment will naturally change.

The deployment will change,

but their formations, military strength

and usual martial arts techniques

won't change.

Your Highness.

What brought Your Highness

here today?

I'm here to see General Zhao Huaibi.

Please wait here.

I will report this to General Zhao.

This is...

My servant.

Hold on.

What a small world.

What a narrow road for enemies.

Who is your enemy?

I'm here for Zhao.

I'm afraid if you marry General Zhao,

you'll be enemies.

You...

- Zhao. - General Zhao.

Princess, Your Highness.

What are you two

doing here?

I have something to tell you.

I have something to tell you too.

- I'll go first. - I'll go first.

Zhao.

I personally...

Liar.

Personally let the embroiderers in the palace

make this for you,

an invincible safety bracelet.

As long as you wear it on the battlefield,

you will be invincible.

Thank you, Princess.

You didn't even make the gift yourself.

So sincere.

General won the battles

based on his real ability.

A mere safety bracelet

can't keep him safe.

General.

This is a purse

I embroidered by myself.

Although the embroidery is rough,

every stitch

contains my care for you.

I hope you can stay safe

on the battlefield.

Don't forget

someone is waiting for you at home,

wishing you to come back soon.

Thanks, Your Highness.

You're so humble.

These two big fat geese

are really beautiful.

Speaking of which,

I have to mention

the delicacies

Princess Guangde made

are really hard to swallow.

You flatter me.

The delicious food you made

have a memorable

and lingering

taste.

General.

The new horse is going mad again.

I have important things to attend to in the army.

I'll take my leave first.

Let's go.

General, be careful.

- Zhao. - General Zhao.

- Zhao, are you okay? - Zhao, are you okay?

I'm fine.

Sorry for that.

Strong bones and muscles,

pointed ears,

and brisk hooves.

Could this be the famous Dayuan horse?

Good eye, Your Highness.

This is a Dayuan horse.

But this horse

has a strong temper,

we still can't tame it

even though it's been in the army for half a month.

Could you let me try it?

Maybe I can help.

Your Highness, don't.

This horse is fierce and hard to tame.

If you get injured,

I can't bear the consequences.

Don't worry.

Your Highness.

Your Highness.

Come over.

Good boy.

(Fool.)

(You know everything,)

(so you don't need a companion.)

Zhao.

I usually stay in the imperial palace

and never tried horse riding.

Finally today you have some free time.

Would you teach me

how to ride a horse?

Okay.

That one then.

Please.

(Training arena.)

(Long spear formation.)

Who are you?

Dare to barge into the training arena?

I am Yi'an,

a servant from Prince Changle's Mansion.

I'm here to escort Her Highness to meet General Zhao.

Mistakenly,

I lost the way.

Please lead the way for me.

Prince Changle's Mansion?

Princess Changsheng is here?

Not only Princess Changsheng,

Princess Guangde is here too.

I heard that they're

choosing a husband in the army.

A husband?

Judging by your appearance,

you must be a rare talent.

Why not go and try it?

If you lead the way for me,

I will also

return the favor.

You flatter me.

Actually, I am just a soldier.

This way, please.

Are they practicing

the spear formation?

You don't know this, do you?

We're practicing

a unique formation created by General Zhao.

People can take care of each other

and also attack together.

There are many subtle changes in the formation.

Impressive.

Princess.

If you step on

this pedal firmly,

the other foot kicks off the ground,

then you can jump on the horse's back.

Okay.

One foot step on it.

Zhao.

You are so far away from me.

What if I accidentally fall down?

I will get injured.

Then I'll hold the horse.

Princess.

Are you hurt?

I apologize.

I accidentally made you fall.

Let's continue practicing.

Get on the horse and give me a hand.

I...

All right.

Pull me up.

Well...

Princess.

Give me the reins.

Here.

Princess.

I...

I'm just protecting you.

I don't have any frivolous intention.

Have you eaten enough?

Let's go.

Princess, rest assured.

I will protect you well.

Zhao.

Let's go out for a walk.

Okay.

General.

In addition to

fishing and horse riding,

do you have any other hobbies?

Usually

I just practice martial arts and read books.

Reading?

Reading is good.

I also like reading books.

I'm currently learning how to write a book.

What books do you usually read?

I prefer to read

Sun Tzu's The Art of War.

Do you know that?

I've heard of Sun Tzu.

But Art of War?

It's enough that I understand you.

Princess.

I'm a rough man,

and don't know much

about love.

It's okay.

And it's not that you know nothing about it.

You just don't want to understand it now.

But that's okay.

I can wait for you.

As long as you want,

I can wait forever

until one day

you and I can be together

and enjoy a carefree life.

What do you say?

A carefree life.

Your Highness, you're discouraged?

Yi'an.

Are you married?

I'm alone.

Do you have someone you like?

Someone I like?

It's not in a hurry.

Didn't you say that

love is fated?

Guangde said

it's easiest to write

storybooks about love.

Innocence and intimacy

of childhood sweethearts,

finding each other congenial

and making solemn vows.

Your Highness.

If Princess Guangde said that,

maybe it makes some sense.

Look.

General Zhao

has been tamed by Guangde.

It seems so.

So you will choose to give up?

I won't.

Yi'an.

You will help me, right?

What are you doing?

I accepted it.

It's snowing.

(The world is troubled by love.)

(But it's the same)

(whether you get it or not.)

(Gains and losses)

(are all experiences in life.)

♪Sitting alone in the west window, quietly watching the snow♪

♪Silently falling and piling up♪

♪The red flowers can't stand the cold♪

♪And withered at night♪

♪Facing the freezing north wind♪

♪Looking at you, it's hard to say goodbye♪

♪I fear the heat will fade away in an instant♪

♪The snow covers the night♪

♪After the separation, it's hard to meet again♪

♪Can't see through the ups and downs of fate♪

♪Let the yearning for you run wild♪

♪How can a lonely lamp comfort me♪

♪The sky is dark, the moon is waning♪

♪Hear my cry♪

♪You're wearing a blue gown♪

♪Spring breeze blowing♪

♪Another year has passed♪