Original subtitles

This withered tree has not bloomed or grown leaves for decades.

Why sweep every day

when there is nothing to clean up?

Master says

sweeping is part of our cultivation.

Regardless of fallen leaves,

it must be swept daily.

How stubborn.

The Abbot was referring

to your heart,

not just this small patch of ground.

It's raining.

Come sit with me for a while.

Have some tea to kill time.

The old tree has blossomed!

Look!

(You were born emotionally detached)

(and indifferent since childhood.)

(Like this withered tree.)

(Although there's life,)

(it bears no flowers or leaves.)

This withered tree neither blooms

nor grows leaves.

Its dark, lifeless appearance

doesn't fit with the elegance of this courtyard.

Why not have someone dig it up and toss it out?

Every living thing has its purpose for existing.

One day, when you've grown

and experienced the world,

you'll understand that even a withered tree can revive.

If I can understand when I'm older,

why did my father send me here, then?

Everyone has their own path in life.

Being emotionally detached may be a burden in the world.

But in the Buddhist realm, it can be a blessing.

You are fated to walk this path,

so your Dharma name will be Yuantong.

=Blossom= (Adapted from the novel "Blossom" by Zhi Zhi)

=Episode 18=

Come and take a look, sir.

(Now, this is weird.)

(He's even sending me back home.)

(The fierce soldier has turned into someone compassionate.)

(What is he up to?)

Come and take a look.

(Oh my.)

(I once accused the Dou Family of having ulterior motives.)

(Now, I'm the one with a motive.)

(How can I change this impression?)

(Dou's Residence)

Thank you for saving me earlier, Your Lordship.

You even took time escorting me back.

I acted rashly during the Dragon Boat Festival.

Please take this as my apology.

I hope you can forgive me, Official Dou.

See you.

You're not here to propose, are you?

No, I'm not.

I was on duty today

and just happened to pass by.

But the incident with your horse wasn't purely coincidental.

Firecrackers don't go off on their own.

My man is investigating.

I hear you've offended some by rejecting marriage proposals

for your fourth daughter.

A man without faults can still be envied for his treasures.

When you possess something precious like jade,

giving it up too easily as "The Spring and Autumn Annals" says

only leads to it being taken for granted.

Ms. Longevity is far more valuable than a piece of priceless jade.

I'd sooner resign from my post

than allow her to be with those scoundrels.

(Her father might seem soft by nature.)

(When it comes to major issues, he does have some backbone.)

Your Lordship, do you enjoy reading "The Spring and Autumn Annals" as well?

I only browse through it occasionally.

The lessons in "The Spring and Autumn Annals" reveal

new insights each time you read it.

When time allows,

we must discuss it further.

Certainly.

Don't let me keep you.

Lu Ming, buy me a copy of "The Spring and Autumn Annals."

Make sure it's the latest edition with the imperial annotations.

I thought Your Lordship had a photographic memory.

You read it once and sent it to the orphanage afterward.

Did I ever say I bought it to read?

It's for display.

You're not reading "The Spring and Autumn Annals,"

but romance.

Your Lordship, we've caught the person who startled the horse.

It was Hai Changbo's servant.

He refused to say anything.

Does he even need to?

It's obvious he was upset

because his proposal was rejected.

But this firecracker is larger than normal.

It's already against regulation.

Someone's likely hiding gunpowder.

Should we investigate?

Let's do it.

It's also a good chance to deal with Hai Changbo.

(Twilight in Spring)

(Imperial Gift)

If anyone pressures you to discuss marriage in the future,

just show them this.

You have the right to choose

and to refuse.

Even if it's your father or your uncle,

no one can force you anymore.

He could have asked His Majesty to grant him the marriage.

But instead, he requested His Majesty

to allow you to marry freely.

It shows he genuinely wants the best for you.

If you agree to marry me,

hang a red tassel on this magnolia tree

in five days.

I can see it from afar.

If you don't,

hang a white one,

and I'll never bother you again.

Little Zhuang Zhou,

Ji Jianming?

What are you doing here?

What did I tell you?

After all that,

they still ended up getting married.

Now, you're hiding in Zhending.

Do you think you can stay hidden forever?

This situation could blow up or be resolved quietly.

If a clever person doesn't step in,

it could cause a lot of trouble for the Dou Family.

Do you want to hear my solution?

I'm not interested in any tricks that harm others

for personal gain.

It's not about personal gain this time.

It's me sacrificing for others.

Let's take this to the next level and get married.

Gosh, Ji Jianming!

You and I share a deep and pure friendship.

I don't want to take anything to the next level with you.

You said it,

you and I share a deep and pure friendship.

From now on, don't say anything nonsense

like going separate ways again.

Childish.

It's repaired?

It isn't easy to repair this foreign item.

It's going to cost more than just buying a new one.

Yeah, it cost three months of my salary.

A little keepsake to mark our reconciliation.

Don't break it again.

Also,

your father said not to go back if anything happens.

He'll handle it all.

But no matter what we choose now,

someone is bound to be upset.

If Father doesn't choose a side,

it's going to offend the imperial family

and upset the emperor.

My father is a scholar at heart,

he doesn't understand how to adapt.

He won't be able to handle it.

But I can't let this matter fall into Fifth Uncle's hands.

Are you worried that Fifth Master Dou

might use your marriage

to drag the Dou Family

into the power struggle over the throne?

Politics in officialdom are dangerous.

Many have lost their lives

in pursuit of fame and power.

I only want a peaceful, joyful,

free, and stable life.

Teach me to read the stars.

You have the fate to understand the causes of the universe.

Why do you need to look at the stars?

But the road ahead is dark,

and I can't see anything.

Why cling to the mundane world?

Exploring the world, sailing the seas,

how delightful it is.

Do you remember anything from your past life?

Who could possibly remember that?

When I read the stars, I can only see the present.

I don't claim to know everything.

Is everything in life destined?

Will what's meant to happen

will happen?

Have you heard of planetary movements?

As the stars shift, so do people.

If everything were truly fated,

why would you be worrying here?

It's because life is full of uncertainty

that it's so fascinating.

(Zhaowen Bookstore)

Young Lady, you're back.

What has Song Mo been up to lately?

Song Mo is just doing his usual duties.

By the way, Hai Changbo

is suspected of privately making gunpowder and firecrackers.

Song Mo is investigating the case.

Well, well.

He's still working in the court and investigating cases?

At a time like this,

he still have the mind to investigate cases?

Is there anything wrong?

Nothing is wrong.

He does his job,

and I'll do mine.

Manager Zhao,

show me the latest gold-spotted paper.

His Lordship is part of the Imperial Guard.

What's wrong with him going to court?

Higher!

A little higher!

- Why is it white? - Higher!

- Fifth Master sent you to the manor, - Come on, a little higher!

- and now you sneak back home. - I said, higher.

What if someone notices?

Higher.

- Let's go back, Young Lady. - Higher.

Su Xin,

- take down that white kite. - A little higher.

Yes, Young Lady.

I'll do it.

How did you get into this courtyard?

The gatekeeper let us in to pick up the kite.

Stop playing under this tree.

Understand?

Come on, let's go.

Su Xin,

take down that white tail too.

- Hurry. - Yes, Young Lady.

The firecracker factory on the city's outskirts

is indeed connected to Hai Changbo.

It turns out Hai Changbo has been colluding with people

from the eastern Shenji Camp.

Hai Changbo is someone close to Lord Qing.

So this batch of gunpowder is linked to Lord Qing as well.

Does that mean Lord Qing

is involved with the Shenji Camp too?

If that's the case, then Hai Changbo

did that not only for the proposal rejection.

Your Lordship!

Your Lordship, I've discovered someone has been tailing me.

I was worried it was Hai Changbo's men.

So I captured the person and interrogated him harshly.

Then...

What happened next? Speak quickly.

He confessed.

He said

he worked for Chen Qushui.

Chen Qushui's people were tailing His Lordship?

But Chen Qushui

and Hai Changbo have no connection at all.

If he's Chen Qushui's man,

then he's also Dou Zhao's people.

Dou Zhao actually sent someone to follow me?

Yet, you beat him up?

How else would I have known he was working for Chen Qushui?

But don't worry, Your Lordship.

This guy is weak.

He confessed pretty quickly.

I didn't go too hard on him.

What should I do now?

I couldn't take the beating.

So I gave in.

Later, Lord Song loosened my bonds himself.

Then he gave me a gold ingot

and let me go.

Did His Lordship say anything?

His Lordship asked me

to send his regards to you.

I've never seen so much money in my life.

So I didn't dare act recklessly.

So I brought the gold ingot back to you.

It must have been hard on you.

Consider this gold as your medicine fee.

Take it.

Thank you, Fourth Young Lady!

Fourth Young Lady,

it's my fault for choosing the wrong person.

Please punish me.

I asked you to send someone to follow him.

It's not your fault.

I just feel embarrassed about this whole situation.

Young Lady,

why don't you have some snacks and rest for a while?

What happened?

It seems there was an explosion at a firecracker factory in the suburbs.

I don't know if Lord Song is there.

Fetch the water!

Put out the fire!

- Fetch more water! - Quickly!

Over here!

Why is there an explosion?

Whose firecracker factory is it?

Song Mo!

Song Mo!

Hurry! Fetch more water!

Keep the water coming!

- Song Mo! - Fourth Young Lady!

Fourth Young Lady, why are you here?

Where is His Lordship?

I couldn't find him.

What should we do now?

Song Mo!

Did you see His Lordship?

His Lordship is inside.

He hasn't come out yet.

- Song Mo! - Fourth Young Lady!

Young Lady!

Song Mo!

Fu! Fu!

I found it. It's all right now.

- Thank you, sir. - Thank you, sir.

Thank you, sir.

Come on, let's go.

It's very dangerous here.

Why are you here?

Come with me.

Is there anything important?

I grew up in the manor

and surrounded myself with advisors and guards.

My only thought

was to avoid harm

and live according to my own will.

But never considering

what I truly wanted.

Until just now,

then I realized.

Song Mo,

I like you.

Actually, I've noticed

I had some feelings for a long time.

But I didn't dare

to face a future I couldn't control.

Now,

I'm even more afraid of losing you.

I know

you have to stand tall

and smile through the hardships

just to survive.

But you can be yourself

when you're with me.

I will respect whatever decision you make

and protect you.

But

I may not be a good wife.

I can't submit to being just a wife

who follows her husband's lead.

But I will try to be your good partner.

All right.

All right, then.

I won't

let those rules bind you.

You fear the seven rules of marriage.

I'll make you seven promises.

Your Lordship,

the warehouse is filled with fireworks.

We might not be able to put out this fire.

Then clear the surrounding area.

Your Lordship.

Don't let the fire spread.

- Your Lordship, we'll clear it. - Your Lordship.

- How can you be so tactless? - What's wrong?

Just go.

Su Xin. Su Lan.

You should go and help too.

It's your fault that we were discovered.

I just want to see more clearly.

Although I've agreed to this marriage,

I fear it won't be easy

for my Fifth Uncle, my father,

or even your father to accept.

It doesn't matter.

Once I've decided to marry you,

I'll take care

of your father's side.

It will be a proper marriage.

How could I let you face it alone?

I'll help you too.

♪Riding across the desolate battlefield in the wind♪

♪The turbulence unfolding one after another♪

♪The lingering uncertainty has yet been resolved♪

It's just that the time we agreed on

is approaching..

I'm afraid there won't be enough time

to hang the red silk on the tree.

♪The expectations of many are hard to bear♪

It doesn't matter anymore.

♪To wear a flower stick for you♪

♪Or perhaps my heart yearns for the other side♪

♪Yet there's no place for me to go in the end♪

It's so pretty.

♪Your presence my side is irreplaceable♪

♪Like a ship crossing the desolate river♪

♪That brings me through a chapter of my life♪

It seems like too much to have the top hunter

personally teach me how to ride.

This horse is quite valuable.

Are you really willing to let me ride it?

Of course.

Do you like it, Your Highness?

Of course.

As long as you like it,

I'd be happy to oblige.

This is actually my first time riding.

I'm a little nervous.

The key to riding is relaxation.

As long as you sit properly, nothing will happen.

Yantang,

horseback riding is really fun.

Could you come and teach me every day?

If you're willing,

it would be my pleasure.

Stop playing.

The melody of "The Mountain Spirit" conveys deep and tender emotions,

where the grace and charm of the admired one shine through.

You haven't yet grasped the deeper meaning behind it.

Now that Mother is gone,

what's the point of practicing these things?

You...

Your Grace. Second Young Master.

What is it?

Take some time to appreciate this melody thoroughly.

Yes, Father.

Go on.

His Lordship has been out with Princess Jingyu for three days straight.

They just went to the racetrack together.

Everyone is saying

that they might've fallen for each other.

His Majesty did have the intention to grant the marriage during the hunt.

He certainly didn't miss this opportunity.

Ever since Song Mo divided the household,

he has been acting recklessly because of His Majesty's favor.

If he becomes prince consort,

he'll trample the Duke of Ying's household

under his feet.

Marriage is dictated by the parents.

If you set up a match for His Lordship first,

His Majesty won't be able to grant a marriage, right?

Your Grace,

these are all young ladies from prominent families.

They are graceful and wise, with gentle and virtuous personalities,

all of a similar age to His Lordship.

Leave.

Your Grace, you seem dissatisfied.

If you have any preferences, feel free to say it.

My son has a difficult temperament,

no proper lady can tame him.

You should find him

someone strong-willed and sharp-tongued.

A strong-willed woman?

You certainly have a unique taste in selecting a daughter-in-law.

This is the first time I've heard of such a thing.

But there is one candidate.

In the western part of the capital, the Fourth Young Lady of the Dou Family, Dou Zhao.

She's talented, proud,

unreasonable, and fierce.

She grew up in the countryside in Zhending.

They say she's quite a strong-willed woman.

Is that true?

Absolutely.

The Duke of Jining was willing to bear the disgrace

of leaving her to marry her sister,

Fifth Young Lady Dou.

That shows the Fourth Young Lady Dou

is certainly not a gentle, virtuous type of woman.

Perfect.

That's perfect!

Get going and handle it.

Yes, Your Grace.

Your Grace,

are you certain of Dou Zhao?

What's wrong with the Dou Family?

Song Mo and the Fifth Master Dou

have been fighting like cats and dogs.

If these two were to marry,

there would be no peace

at Yizhi Hall.

By the way,

to be safe,

go to Zhending

to gather information about this woman.

Yes, Your Grace.

(Tea)

Fourth Young Lady's mother left her

with maybe

one or two thousand taels of silver at most.

The Fifth Young Lady's maternal grandfather

is the Minister of War.

So she's definitely better off than Fourth Young Lady.

Isn't Dou Zhao the richest in Zhending?

That was in the past.

The maritime trade isn't doing well now.

- Her wealth has almost been depleted. - Exactly.

Her family fortune is all managed by the Madam of the Dou Family.

Now, she's relying completely

on her mother's dowry to get by.

She's nothing but a sharp-tongued, domineering woman.

There was a heavy rain that almost flooded Zhending.

Originally, the idea was to use sorghum instead of wheat.

No matter how much we tried to persuade her,

Fourth Young Lady just wouldn't agree.

She insisted on delivering the wheat.

Isn't that forcing us?

Not a strong-willed woman.

But a poisonous one, a wicked one.

Fourth Young Lady once set her eyes

on Young Master Pang Kunbai of the Pang Family

and insisted on marrying him.

Naturally, he refused.

So she ordered her guards

to beat him up.

Dou Zhao is well-known within a hundred li.

Her grandmother raised her.

But she's nothing more than an ungrateful creature.

In pursuit of a better family,

she abandoned her grandmother and returned to the Capital.

She even bribed the county office,

waiting for the Pang Family to file a complaint.

Young Master Pang was instead branded

with a bad reputation for bullying women.

What a sin.

Is she really that outrageous?

It looks like she truly

is a heartless and ruthless woman.

(Yizhi Hall)

I heard you

spoke well of me in front of His Majesty.

Not only has His Majesty reinstated my position,

but he also praised me.

The reason you were reinstated

is because you have great foresight.

His Majesty saw and approved of your deep love for your daughter.

Despite some criticism, he couldn't bear to be too harsh on you.

But I didn't do anything.

That's not true.

Not only for Dou Zhao,

but we also have to thank you

for the firecracker incident in the suburbs.

The firecracker incident?

What does that have to do with me?

You were not afraid of powerful figures

and dared to beat Hai Changbo out of the residence.

Very few in the court have such courage.

It's because of you

that Hai Changbo was exposed,

which led to the firecracker case being solved so quickly.

This accomplishment belongs entirely to you.

In truth, I should thank you.

Hearing you speak this way

is quite refreshing.

- Please, have a drink. - You too.

This wine is excellent.

It would be a waste to keep this wine in my residence.

Please accept them.

This is an imperial gift, Sweet Dew wine.

As a token of my gratitude.

The works of the hundred schools of thought are vast and diverse.

Yet, you can focus and study them.

That's rare indeed.

(The Spring and Autumn Annals)

This is a rare edition from the previous dynasty.

If you like it,

I'll give it to you.

No, I can't accept this.

A gentleman does not take what others hold dear.

Since you read it often,

you should keep it.

I've long heard that your handwriting is graceful and elegant.

But I've never had the chance to see it.

These Four Treasures of the Study deserve someone refined.

It would be a waste

for a military man like me.

These are decorative ink sticks,

a purple brush,

and an enamel inkstone.

It's said the inkstone can warm the ink and keep it from drying.

Absolute nonsense!

Go out and ask around

about how Song Mo seized

his family's residence through coercion.

After he saved me when the horse was startled,

I saw he wasn't as people say.

He's talented both in martial and literary skills,

well-mannered and steady.

People only envy the capable.

I think the rumors outside are baseless.

It's completely unfounded.

I promised Ms. Longevity she could decide on her own marriage

after the bride replacement incident.

Besides,

she has an imperial decree.

The world has truly turned upside down.

She actually gets to choose her own husband!

Dou Zhao is being reckless.

But you're being just as foolish.

Even if you act foolishly,

the Duke of Ying, that old fox

surely won't agree to this marriage.

Master!

Master!

Master, Duke of Ying has sent betrothal gifts on Lord Song's behalf.

The chests are all lined up at the front gate.

Are you saying it's from the Duke of Ying, Song Yichun?

Yes, Fifth Master.

The visiting card clearly bears His Grace's name.

I was right, wasn't I?

Within three days,

your father will undoubtedly come with a proposal.

It's as you've predicted.

If I openly express my wish to marry you,

he will make sure it doesn't happen.

Instead, taking the opposite approach

and letting him choose a so-called beautiful yet unruly woman

to ruin my match with the Princess.

Of course,

Princess Jingyu's support has been crucial in all of this.

Congratulations on your clever maneuver, Your Lordship.

Congratulations on a swift victory, Fourth Young Lady.

Mission accomplished!

Success through hard work!

A joyous and blessed union!

United in purpose and action!

Harmony in marriage, with mutual support!

Is that wrong?

Or is it blessed with offspring,

long-lasting prosperity, success and prosperity,

and fortune in the Year of the Dragon?

Master,

it's from the jeweler's shop.

(For the long term, this marriage is a great match.)

Bring the betrothal gifts inside.

Yes, Master.

(Twilight in Spring) A little higher.

That's it.

A little higher. A little bit more.

(Twilight in Spring)

Looks good.

(Picturesque Scenery)

The paper-cutting is stunning.

It is, right?

(Double Happiness)

The sleeve length should be shortened by half an inch,

and the skirt could use an extra inch in length.

For the headdress,

we can add a phoenix flying through peonies embroidery,

with some red and blue gemstones and cat's eye gems.

That's enough, Su.

But stop fussing over these.

You came all this way

and we haven't even had a moment to chat.

You've been busy picking fabrics,

measuring, and choosing patterns non-stop.

Look at your fingers.

I'm enjoying it, though.

Don't you dare say it looks bad.

Even if you embroidered a bald phoenix, I'd still wear it.

By the way, I've arranged an escort agency

to deliver the private savings you kept with me

and the profits from the potato business here.

It is already on the way here.

Are you sure Song Mo can be trusted

with that much money?

Ms. Longevity! Su!

This is the 28th flower I tried

for wedding pastries.

Su Xin, Su Lan. Try them on Ms. Longevity's behalf.

I have an upset stomach.

I have to go now.

I need to help Su adjust the wedding garment.

You...

Su.

Ru,

stop messing around.

How can anyone digest

seven to eight wedding pastries a day?

But I just want to make

the best pastries for Ms. Longevity.

This is the best already.

If you sent these out,

half the snack shops in the Capital

would have to shut down.

Really?

Did you hear that?

Fourth Young Lady.

- Fourth Young Lady. - Grandmother.

Grandmother.

Old Madam won't let anyone else touch this chest.

She insisted on handing it to you herself.

I saved up

these jewels and property for you.

It never hurts to have a little extra for your dowry.

The more secure you are,

the more at ease I'll be.

This pendant is an heirloom of the Cui Family.

In the future,

the elite officials of the Cui Clan's Academy

will support you as His Lordship's wife.

I even said

I would take you out traveling.

But I ended up marrying first.

Grandmother,

I'll definitely...

No rush.

Good things don't stick around with troublemakers.

As long as Song Mo values you,

you'll find beauty in every corner of the world.

Marriage isn't the only path for women.

Since you're getting married,

make sure it's a marriage that brings you happiness.

If anyone mistreats you,

don't suffer in silence.

This will always be your home.

By the way, we've been busy all day.

Where's Uncle?

This son of mine might not be very good with words

and a bit slow.

At least he values loyalty and keeps his promises.

Ms. Longevity,

the bracelet your mother left you wasn't just one,

it was a pair.

A pair?

Shiying was supposed to wear the other one.

When you were born, it was agreed

that these bracelets would be passed on

to you and your husband.

(Two perfect jades, a perfect couple.)

(Their love is pure and true, like flawless jade.)

(On the first anniversary of Guqiu's death,)

(Shiying buried both the bracelet)

(and a jar of wine)

(under the big tree in the manor.)

(Years later,)

(the tree was cut down during the military settlements.)

(Then several floods...)

Ms. Longevity is getting married.

Without this bracelet,

how could Guqiu be at peace?

Father.

Forgive me,

Ms. Longevity.

Let us find it.

Why are you standing here watching

from a distance instead of going over?

They said meeting before the ceremony brings bad luck.

It's just a bracelet, is it worth all this?

That bracelet holds memories my mother left me.

An emotionally detached person like you wouldn't understand.

You're feeling uncertain about the marriage.

So you're clinging to something sentimental.

Why don't I give you something practical instead?

This is a rare, fast, and enduring horse,

which I handpicked from the Liaodong market.

If you grow tired, start to regret,

or be mistreated someday,

you can ride it to find me at any time.

I guarantee Song Mo won't catch up with you.

It's that Ji Yong again.

Bai.

Bai.

Bai, come back.

My mother spent her life hoping

to be a perfect couple with a strong mutual connection.

But I still can't find the other bracelet.

Does this mean she's disappointed in me?

Ms. Longevity.

Why are you covering my eyes?

Your father said meeting the bride before the ceremony

brings bad luck.

I'll help you find it.

There's no need.

We've searched for so long.

It's probably lost for good.

There's so much to do for the wedding.

You should go and take care of it.

Don't worry about this.

Tomorrow is the big day.

As for the bride's departure, I'll check over with you again.

The dowry includes 100 taels of gold, 500 taels of silver,

and five trunks of embroidered gowns...

Let me go. I wasn't eavesdropping.

Let me go!

- Move! - Let me go!

His Lordship is about to get married, and he dares to eavesdrop.

- You rude brat! - Speak!

Who sent you here?

Uncle?

- Ms. Longevity? - Uncle?

Let me go!

I didn't know it was you, Official Zhao.

Forgive me for offending you.

After fighting to get half a month's leave,

I rushed all the way here to offer my congratulations,

only to be mistaken for a thief.

Tell me, do I look like a thief?

With this many armed guards,

is this a wedding or a prison?

Sir,

His Lordship stationed

the guards here to prevent any mishap like the bride switch incident.

Seeing your muddy shoes and lingering by the wall, I...

- Come inside now. - That's why I got it wrong.

You messed up again.

(Cui's Residence)

You saw that, right?

Just by looking at Song Mo's men,

you can tell he's naturally suspicious and ruthless in his ways.

Are you really going to marry

a cruel and violent man like him?

Uncle,

people say I'm selfish,

fierce, greedy,

and have the face of a shrew.

Outsiders are bound to be biased.

So their opinions don't count.

Song Mo isn't like that.

When he was in Futing, he dedicated himself to the people,

leading his troops to eliminate pirates.

He is completely sincere and devoted to protecting the people.

How could he be a cruel and violent thug?

Don't let your feelings cloud your judgment

or be fooled by his appearance.

I've heard rumors

that he killed all the guards

in his residence for no reason.

Do you really think someone like that could be a good person?

Don't you realize

a Duke's household is a den of tigers and wolves?

A noble family is not the same as an official household.

Just look at the Duke himself.

The Duke of Ying's family isn't exactly a good one to marry into.

I know you are concerned for my sake.

But I believe

he truly cares for me and will protect me.

I am willing to marry him.

Since you've made your decision,

I'll support you.

Your mother once said,

there's no right or wrong in choices.

As long as it comes from the heart

and with no regrets,

she would definitely support you.

She never regretted marrying your father.

If Guqiu's spirit knows

you've found a worthy husband,

she would be even happier than I am.

(Wang Yingxue) Did you deliver that letter?

I want to see how she marries into that family.

She was replaced the last time.

This time, they're breaking off the engagement.

Dou Zhao!

♪Like ink drops fading into my heart♪

♪The dizziness of longing♪

♪Like the sun waiting for the flying wild geese♪

♪The sound of weapons chasing the long whip♪

♪Never tired after a hundred battles, because of you♪

♪Morning and night, we meet again♪

♪Walking slowly towards the distance♪

♪Like leaves tangled in the wind, tightly intertwined♪

♪Together with you, wing to wing♪

♪Our shadows flying, dwelling together year after year♪

♪Morning and night, with clear skies♪

♪Clear wind and bright moon, we wait for them♪

♪Waiting for the fog to disperse and the clouds to clear♪

♪Tears that fall, half a lifetime of tears♪

♪Melted by your kiss, melted by your kiss♪

♪In this life, I wish to be like Mandarin ducks in the water♪

♪The green shore is more beautiful than the sky♪

♪The splendor doesn't intoxicate the eyes♪

♪Spring returns, the swaying green lotus♪

♪The mountains are distant, what do I have to envy?♪

♪Even so, I don't envy them♪

♪In this life, I wish to keep my promise to you♪

♪Unchanged even to old age♪

♪I will definitely fulfill the promise without fail♪

♪Seeing the full moon even at the end of the world♪

♪In this life, I wish to be like Mandarin ducks in the water♪

♪The green shore is more beautiful than the sky♪

♪The splendor doesn't intoxicate the eyes♪

♪Spring returns, the swaying green lotus♪

♪The mountains are distant, what do I have to envy?♪

♪Even so, I don't envy them♪

♪In this life, I wish to keep my promise to you♪

♪Unchanged even to old age♪

♪I will definitely fulfill the promise without fail♪

♪Seeing the full moon even at the end of the world♪

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