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[Shadow Love]

[Episode 16]

Why did I grab his collar and kiss him?

How did I let her grab my collar and kiss me?

I was the one taking the initiative?

I should have been the one taking the initiative.

Drinking causes trouble.

No.

I have to say

what needs to be said clearly.

Put it here.

Be careful.

Put it there. Put it there.

Where is the General?

She went to the camp early this morning

and didn't even have time for breakfast.

Is there something urgent?

I didn't hear about anything urgent.

Over there.

Put the large ones there.

Isn't this the fine wine the General

has been hiding in her room for years?

Where's it being moved?

The General said

drinking causes trouble.

Drinking causes trouble?

What does that mean?

Let me tell you,

from now on, you should stop asking

about our general's business.

Drinking causes trouble?

Trouble?

Come on. How does it cause trouble?

What kind of trouble did it cause?

She's been drinking for years,

and now she just suddenly quit.

She must be feeling extremely regretful.

What?

Does she really regret it?

How would I know?

You rushed here in the morning

without saying anything clearly,

repeating only a few sentences.

If an ordinary person could understand you,

it'd be a miracle.

Forget it.

That's for ordinary people.

I'm not ordinary.

It was simply

that the mood was just right.

You followed your feelings,

forgot about propriety,

and in a moment of impulse,

you did something you now deeply regret.

It was not in a moment of impulse,

and I do not regret it.

I am serious about her.

You two are truly a carefree couple,

meant to enjoy love in this world.

This is what Shuang deserves.

Besides, from the way

she looked at you yesterday,

I already understood something.

Since that's the case,

you two now have

my approval to be together.

From now on,

I'm practically your mother-in-law.

You must take care of her

and show me utmost respect.

If you want to be a mother, just have a child yourself.

Since you say you understand Shuang,

can you tell me

why she's avoiding me today?

Perhaps...

she still has some dissatisfaction with you.

What dissatisfaction?

She's a general,

but she's still a woman.

For a lifelong commitment,

there should be some sense of ceremony.

Sense of ceremony?

[General's Residence]

Sense of ceremony?

Flowers.

General.

Shuang,

you kissed me last night.

I kissed you last night.

What do you think about

the fact that I kissed you last night?

No.

I need to practice with someone.

Originally,

I was a person

with no past

and no attachments.

But fortunately,

I've been blessed by heaven

and met you, the best person in the world.

I've also experienced

the most beautiful love in this world.

I, Jin'an,

solemnly swear here and now:

whether the future holds smooth paths or thorns,

I will always hold your hand tightly,

follow you for life,

and never fail you.

Why are you crying?

Don't cry.

One can be killed but not humiliated.

This sandbag has been with me for many years.

How could you disgrace it with such vile words?

I'm sorry.

Sorry for putting you through this.

[Xianyang Palace]

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty,

The celestial sign of "Mars retrograding near Antares."

will appear next month.

By then,

His Highness the Crown Prince, as the rightful heir,

will take your place in sacrifice.

You shall then ascend the immortal path

and gain eternal life.

Congratulations, Your Majesty.

Where is the best place for the sacrifice?

Lucheng.

Before I knew it,

I

had been ill for over half a year.

Thanks to Yang's tireless service

at my side,

my condition

has greatly improved.

Father, you are in the prime of life

and were never seriously ill to begin with.

I merely did my filial duty,

fulfilling my obligation as your son.

If I send you to Lucheng to reward the troops

and grant honors,

will you be willing?

I will follow

whatever arrangements you make, Father.

[Crown Prince's Mansion]

His Highness has ordered

that no one is to disturb him.

-Move! -Your Highness, you cannot enter.

Su Muyang.

You...

Su Muyang,

you're going to Lucheng?

I forbid it.

The decree hasn't even been announced,

yet the news has already reached you.

It seems my father-in-law truly

has eyes and ears everywhere.

How dare you mention my father?

He works tirelessly at court

for your sake.

And you?

You show no ambition,

content to hide in your corner.

If it weren't for my father's sake,

you might not even hold onto the position of Crown Prince.

Yet you eagerly took on

the grueling mission to Lucheng.

Su Muyang,

do you deserve all that

my family has planned for you?

Don't think I don't know—

last time the Changfeng Army had rebels,

it was you defending Li Shuang before His Majesty.

Every time the Li family is in trouble,

you're always the first to rush to their aid.

Can you honestly say

your trip to Lucheng this time

is not to meet your former lover?

This is Father's decree.

I don't care.

Listen carefully:

I

am the Prime Minister's daughter

and your rightful Crown Princess.

Since you are my husband,

there must be no one else in your eyes.

So you mean

I should defy the imperial order?

I...

Alright.

This journey is long and arduous.

If I can avoid it,

I naturally have no objection.

But if it

angers His Majesty,

my father-in-law's painstaking efforts

may go to waste.

I wonder, in his eyes,

which is more important:

you or the honor of the Ji family?

You're using my father to pressure me?

How could I?

Crown Princess, you are the only daughter in your family.

Even if His Majesty punishes us,

my father-in-law

will surely take your side.

Huai'en!

Yes.

Escort the Crown Princess back.

Your Highness, I've already investigated

the matter you instructed.

Not only did His Majesty go to Wuling Mountain

to obtain the longevity elixir,

but he also specifically had the Imperial Astrologer

calculate the birth charts of the Crown Prince

and Prime Minister Ji's daughter, Ji Tianjiao.

I believe

His Majesty arranged their marriage so that,

when the "Mars retrograding near Antares" occurs,

the Crown Prince, as the heir,

would have a perfect fate

to shield His Majesty from disaster.

Ji Lan thinks

he's holding a winning piece,

not knowing that

his precious daughter

will soon become a widow.

Your Highness,

are we really going to

let the Li family

turn the tables so easily?

Li Shuang's defeat of the Yao Army

was a tremendous achievement,

which has changed Father's mind.

At present,

even Li Wei has been reinstated to his position.

Who would dare say anything more?

Li Wei

is a veteran minister of many reigns,

and Li Shuang commands the Changfeng Army.

If the Crown Prince intends to ally with the Li family,

he cannot be underestimated.

I'm well aware of that.

I doubt Su Muyang

will make it safely to Lucheng.

Your Highness, your foresight

is beyond my reach.

[Prime Minister's Mansion]

Your Highness!

Your Highness, please don't be angry.

It won't do your health any good.

Get out!

Forgive me, My Lord.

You coward!

How dare you go to see her!

What's the matter this time?

Is it because of the Crown Prince's mission to Lucheng?

Are you reluctant to part with him?

Not at all!

Everyone knows

he has a special relationship with Li Shuang.

Meeting his former lover openly

shows he has no respect for me!

As the Crown Princess,

I'll become a laughingstock!

What laughingstock?

Why are you being so shortsighted?

I'm your own daughter.

Why are you siding with an outsider?

My daughter,

now,

Prince Li has grown powerful,

with nearly half the court officials supporting him.

Li Zhangyi's misconduct

shouldn't have been a big deal,

but His Majesty not only punished him severely,

he also sent the Crown Prince to Lucheng to supply the army.

Do you know what that means?

In a royal family, the Emperor is first a ruler, and only then a father.

Prince Li's power is too great,

and that's not good

for His Majesty.

Are you saying

His Majesty intends to promote Su Muyang

to counterbalance Prince Li?

Even though the Li family's crisis has eased,

they're far less favored

by His Majesty than before.

If Su Muyang goes there

and gets involved with them,

won't your plans…

To achieve greatness,

one cannot fuss over short-term gains or losses.

Li Wei fell under His Majesty's suspicion

because he held military power.

If General Li stands with us,

the Crown Prince may one day have a shot at the throne.

But he and Li Shuang...

The Crown Prince is not someone who can't read the situation.

Besides,

he's weak by nature.

As long as you secure your position as Empress,

who he surrounds himself with

won't matter.

You should treat him better in the future.

After all, you are husband and wife.

You need to act like a Crown Princess.

Others aside,

women who are already married

shouldn't go back to their parental home

all the time.

Father,

I just missed you.

Besides,

I'm in charge at the Crown Prince's Mansion.

No one would dare stop me if I want to leave.

Don't you want me

by your side all the time?

Oh, you.

The illness came on suddenly.

We've already sent someone to inform the General.

But we didn't dare make decisions on our own,

so we had to ask you to come take a look.

He's having an epileptic seizure.

Go to my clinic and find Nanxing.

He knows the prescription.

Once the medicine is ready, bring it to me.

My Lady,

he's just a prisoner condemned to die.

Do we really need to go to such lengths to treat him?

It's her?

Even if he's condemned to die,

he hasn't been executed yet.

He can die after he's cured.

Do as Miss Lu says.

Hurry and get the medicine.

Yes.

He's awake.

He's awake!

He's awake.

Miss Lu, you truly excel in medicine.

Take good care of him these next few days

and remember to give him his medicine on time.

If anything unusual happens,

notify me immediately, understood?

Thank you for your help, Miss.

This way.

You bold villain!

Let go of Miss Lu!

Don't move!

If you don't want her to die,

have someone prepare a fast horse for me!

Hurry!

If it weren't for this kind young lady,

who didn't mind your filth and stink

and still saved you,

you'd be in hell by now.

And you?

Not only did you repay kindness with enmity,

you dirtied her hands.

Mind your own business!

Not many people

can make it out of this prison alive.

Worry about yourself first!

Please calm down.

The General isn't here.

I have no authority to negotiate with you.

How about this?

Release Miss Lu

and take me instead.

Don't move!

Do you think I'm stupid?

You're just a soldier.

No one cares if you die.

But she's different.

She's an army physician,

worth much more than you.

I don't appreciate what you just said.

Soldiers, army physicians,

rabbits, wild boars,

even this little cricket—

they're all lives.

What gives anyone the right to rank their worth?

Who said that? I'm very valuable.

Shut up!

Don't think I wouldn't dare kill you.

Even if you kill me, you won't get away!

Just taking someone with me before I die—

one is no loss,

and two is profit!

I'm asking you for the last time.

Don't!

Do you agree?

Fine.

Then I'll kill her first!

Taking a hostage

and trying to escape.

Lu Xin.

Are you alright?

Are you hurt?

I'm fine.

Just twisted my neck.

Let me see.

It hurts.

Miss, you acted decisively.

Truly worthy of a general's talent.

Fortunately he stepped in just now,

or I'd be dead.

Thank you for saving me.

You've been here for 4 or 5 days already.

Do you plan to stay in prison forever?

I could stay a few more days,

but

this cell is too dark—

I can't get used to it.

So I won't trouble you further.

Here's my official document.

Since you have it,

why didn't you show it earlier?

If I had, how could I have had such an experience?

May I leave now?

Thank you for today.

If you ever cause any trouble in the city,

I will show no mercy.

Also,

your hairpin...

I can't let those prison meals go unpaid.

My name is Mo Yin.

I believe we'll meet again.

Wrong way.

It hurts.

It took all my effort to save his life.

When you...

raised your sword,

you didn't hesitate at all.

And you have the nerve to say that?

If you hadn't been lucky enough today

to be saved by Mo Yin,

would you even be alive to speak here?

I'm a doctor.

Healing the sick and saving lives is my duty,

just as it's your duty

as a general to protect the people.

Let me ask you,

over these years

of practicing medicine,

how much dowry have you saved?

If it's not enough, I'll make up the difference myself.

I don't plan to get married.

Why do I need a dowry?

I've thought about it.

Since you like Ji Ran,

I'll arrange your marriage to him.

With him protecting you by your side,

I can rest easy.

Can you stop this habit

of playing matchmaker?

Ji Ran doesn't want to marry me,

and I don't want to marry him.

But didn't you…

Yes.

I did have feelings

for him before,

but that's over now.

There's nothing romantic between us.

Then you can

cultivate some.

Besides,

we can see how it goes after you get married.

I make my own decisions about marriage.

Why should I listen to you?

He's your subordinate,

with his life constantly at risk,

always ready to die on the battlefield.

Are you asking him to protect me

or to make me a widow?

I heard that

someone got drunk

and got herself into trouble.

My past with Ji Ran is over.

Don't bring it up again!

I know you worry about me.

Even though I often complain about being alone,

I've never truly felt lonely—

because I have you.

But you,

now that you've found someone who truly cares for you,

you should cherish him.

Alright.

From now on,

I'll respect every decision you make.

However,

starting tomorrow,

you will come to my residence

every day at 7 AM

and train with the maids.

On the one hand,

it will strengthen your body,

on the other hand, you'll learn to protect yourself.

It's all benefit and no harm.

I usually sleep in until late morning every day.

Then this method doesn't seem suitable for you.

Let's arrange your marriage instead.

Guards!

No, no, don't come!

I know there are many people here.

I'll train.

If you don't show up,

I'll personally come to your clinic to fetch you.

General,

there's a letter from the capital.

Military Advisor Qin

wants to see you.

Someone's here.

His Majesty

ordered the Crown Prince to Lucheng to reward the troops.

He'll

be departing soon.

I suppose the court,

to prevent complaints among the frontline soldiers

over Li Zhangyi's dereliction of duty,

sent the Crown Prince specifically

to boost morale.

One moment they're cautious of us,

the next they're appeasing us.

They always think they know what's best.

These people spend all day overthinking things

and then send waves of people to us.

I think

they're just too idle in the capital.

You shouldn't talk nonsense.

If someone hears it and reports you,

it could be considered a capital offense for disrespect.

Before I die, I'll expose

your secret drinking.

Enough.

It's a long journey.

His Highness is precious.

Let's just make proper arrangements when he's here.

Yes.

General,

do you think the court

specifically sent the Crown Prince here

because of that man in black?

I think it's very likely.

That man in black is truly mysterious.

Although he helps us every time,

he comes and goes without a trace,

like a ghost.

That's enough.

Don't

speculate about His Majesty's intentions.

Also,

no matter who the man in black is,

he has repeatedly helped us greatly.

The Changfeng Army owes him a great debt.

Luo Teng,

pass my order:

no one in the army

is allowed to speak about him recklessly;

violators

will face military punishment.

Yes.

[Crown Prince's Mansion]

Muyang!

Ting?

What brings you here?

I heard you're going to Lucheng.

I have some things

I want you to deliver to Shuang.

You could have had someone

bring them over.

Why did you come in person?

I haven't seen you for a while.

I came to see you off.

The journey to Lucheng is long and difficult,

and your health isn't good.

Did you pack everything?

Don't worry.

I used to deliver things for you.

This time it's the other way around.

Shuang will be

very happy to see you.

Crown Prince, why didn't you

tell me that you're leaving?

I prepared some gifts.

Though they're things I don't need,

they should be

exquisite items General Li hasn't seen.

Please take them to her for me as well,

as a token of my regard.

Shuang has always been frugal

and spent much time in the army.

She probably won't need such fancy things.

Your Highness, you don't need to trouble yourself.

Though General Li is a woman,

she is brave and skilled in battle,

with remarkable military achievements.

She's truly admirable,

far better than some men.

Shuang said that as long as

one has righteousness in their heart,

men can manage the household

and women can fight on the battlefield.

As the old saying goes, all beings are equal.

So why be bound by conventions?

I don't want to waste my time arguing with you.

Since this is a royal reward,

whether your sister likes it or not,

she has to accept it.

That's the way between ruler and subject.

The journey is long and difficult.

Crown Prince, please take care of yourself.

She has quite a temper.

She's always like this.

Don't take it personally.

I wouldn't stoop to her level.

But you, Muyang,

please don't take it to heart.

Ting,

you've grown up.

You speak and act with more restraint now.

Shuang said that

I'm an adult now

and shouldn't act recklessly.

Shuang,

I hope this time

you can understand your own feelings.

I know you've always had Shuang in your heart,

but she…

Anyway,

you must treat her well,

especially well.

Don't ever let anyone surpass you.

That's her!

Let's go!

Everyone knows you're a bastard General Li brought back,

with no parents.

-Little bastard! -Little bastard!

What are you doing?

The little cripple is protecting the little bastard—

you two really suit each other.

Insult me alone

if you want.

Dragging others into it

is your fault!

I'll insult anyone I want to!

Little bastard! Little cripple!

Beat him!

Beat him!

Beat him!

Stand up.

You're a prince.

You must always stand tall

to avoid being bullied.

I didn't know you were so skilled,

unlike me...

Even if you don't cause trouble,

you need to be able to protect yourself.

If you're willing,

starting tomorrow,

you can practice swordsmanship with me.

But my right hand...

If you want, starting tomorrow, you can train swordsmanship with me.

If you can't wield the sword with your right hand,

then use your left.

My father once said

that with determination,

anything is possible.

You don't need to call me "Your Highness" anymore.

We're friends.

Just call me Muyang from now on.

Your Highness,

since you're here to reward the troops,

you should focus on that.

Prince Li has many eyes and ears.

If he finds out,

he might make things difficult for you again.

I've always avoided confronting him

to show that I have no desire

to compete with him

and only want to live in peace.

How else will he target me?

After all,

General Li holds command over the Changfeng Army.

I don't care about military power at all.

Father has never trusted me with important matters.

The reason he sent me here this time

must be that he has tacitly approved

Shuang and me being together.

Now,

I can rightfully place this hairpin on her.

Because of this,

you must have suffered quite a bit, right?

I don't remember.

In that case,

losing my memory wasn't so bad.

-Actually, I'm here today to tell you... -The Crown Prince is coming.

The news about the man in black has reached the capital.

The purpose of the Crown Prince's visit isn't clear yet.

But I can't

shake this feeling of unease.

The court has always been full of power struggles,

and you possess extraordinary abilities.

I'm afraid

they might think that whoever has you

can rule the world.

I'm talking to you. Are you listening?

I am.

Whether I turn into the man in black

depends on my mood.

They won't catch me so easily.

But you—

when the Crown Prince arrives,

how will you introduce me?

Then how do you want me to introduce you?

My servant?

My boytoy?

Or...

my husband-to-be?

Why are you so blunt?

You're a woman after all.

So what?

I've never cared for the shackles

this world places on women.

Men can lead troops into battle—

so can women.

Men can joke freely—

why can't I?

That's true.

So,

how exactly do you plan to introduce me?

Since you're asking,

you must have thought of a way, right?

Before, I taught you qin, chess, calligraphy, and painting,

and you said they were useless.

Now I'm teaching you etiquette.

Surely that will be useful.

One day,

when you go to the capital to meet His Majesty,

you won't be at a loss.

That makes sense.

Are you willing to teach me?

Of course I'm willing to teach you.

However,

I can't keep teaching you

without a proper title, can I?

How about this?

Let's use wine instead of tea.

You offer me

a bowl in respect as a student,

and from today on,

I'll teach you everything I know.

What do you say?

Well...

let me think about it.

If you're going to teach me,

teach me more.

Besides

serving tea and wine to the Crown Prince,

what else should I learn?

What should I learn

to make the Crown Prince happy?

What else can you do?

Should I...

learn…

like…

singing songs?

Or...

And who's being petty now?