1 00:01:38,680 --> 00:01:41,880 BASED ON THE NOVEL "THE PRISONER OF BEAUTY" BY PENGLAI KE 2 00:01:56,520 --> 00:01:57,400 Greetings, Grandmother. 3 00:02:04,200 --> 00:02:05,200 You may rise. 4 00:02:07,600 --> 00:02:08,880 Thank you, Grandmother. 5 00:02:19,160 --> 00:02:22,000 Lady Wei made these shoes for you, ma'am. 6 00:02:30,040 --> 00:02:32,640 These are the gifts from Lady Xu. 7 00:02:32,720 --> 00:02:34,000 Please accept them. 8 00:02:34,600 --> 00:02:35,600 Thank you, Grandmother. 9 00:02:39,640 --> 00:02:41,880 You know my duties keep me busy, 10 00:02:41,960 --> 00:02:43,760 so you wouldn't let me visit earlier. 11 00:02:43,840 --> 00:02:45,000 But today, 12 00:02:45,080 --> 00:02:47,440 I've brought my wife to pay her respects to you. 13 00:02:47,520 --> 00:02:50,920 From now on, household matters can be managed by her. 14 00:02:51,000 --> 00:02:51,960 I know you're busy. 15 00:02:52,040 --> 00:02:54,440 You are excused from all these formalities. 16 00:02:55,120 --> 00:02:55,960 Go on with your business. 17 00:02:56,040 --> 00:02:57,600 I shall have a chat with Lady Qiao. 18 00:03:05,120 --> 00:03:06,080 Yes. 19 00:03:12,960 --> 00:03:15,200 I heard you offered Panyi as dowry 20 00:03:15,280 --> 00:03:17,480 and helped Zhonglin with restoring the Yongning Canal. 21 00:03:18,240 --> 00:03:19,440 Yes. 22 00:03:19,520 --> 00:03:21,320 Now that I've married the Lord of Wei, 23 00:03:21,400 --> 00:03:23,040 the Qiao and Wei families are one. 24 00:03:23,120 --> 00:03:25,920 I will do my utmost to aid him in restoring the canal. 25 00:03:26,440 --> 00:03:29,040 The Yongning Canal has been cut off for 14 years. 26 00:03:29,120 --> 00:03:31,640 How long it will stay flowing this time? 27 00:03:32,240 --> 00:03:34,320 As long as we are of one mind, 28 00:03:34,400 --> 00:03:36,480 we'll keep it lasting for generations. 29 00:03:36,560 --> 00:03:39,120 I've heard it said that your grandfather was skilled in divination. 30 00:03:39,200 --> 00:03:41,760 What do you think about this? 31 00:03:42,480 --> 00:03:43,840 Grandfather was skilled in divination, 32 00:03:43,920 --> 00:03:46,280 divining for the people and casting lots for peace. 33 00:03:46,840 --> 00:03:50,320 Yet at times, following fate alone would go against his true heart. 34 00:03:50,720 --> 00:03:52,400 Before Grandfather passed away, 35 00:03:52,480 --> 00:03:55,120 he was trapped in guilt and regret. 36 00:03:55,720 --> 00:03:56,720 Perhaps… 37 00:03:58,080 --> 00:04:00,040 this is the price for peering into Heaven's will. 38 00:04:00,120 --> 00:04:01,240 Enough. 39 00:04:02,840 --> 00:04:04,520 Now that you're part of our family, 40 00:04:04,600 --> 00:04:06,400 these old stories 41 00:04:07,280 --> 00:04:08,960 should be left in the past. 42 00:04:12,360 --> 00:04:14,280 There aren't many strict rules here. 43 00:04:14,720 --> 00:04:16,640 You don't need to greet me every day. 44 00:04:17,160 --> 00:04:20,560 If you wish to show respect, transcribe scriptures for me. 45 00:04:22,040 --> 00:04:23,160 All right. 46 00:04:23,240 --> 00:04:25,800 BOYA 47 00:04:28,120 --> 00:04:30,640 It has been over a month since we parted at Panyi. 48 00:04:30,720 --> 00:04:32,760 I miss you and hope you are well. 49 00:04:32,840 --> 00:04:34,480 I send this letter to express my concern. 50 00:04:34,560 --> 00:04:38,560 You and Bi Zhi are far from home and have no one to lean on. 51 00:04:38,640 --> 00:04:41,280 If you are in need, write to me. 52 00:04:41,360 --> 00:04:44,600 I will do my best to help you out. 53 00:04:45,080 --> 00:04:49,600 Also, regarding the matter we discussed before parting in Panyi, 54 00:04:49,680 --> 00:04:51,640 how is it going? 55 00:04:51,720 --> 00:04:54,640 If there are any difficulties, I will do all I can to assist. 56 00:04:54,720 --> 00:04:56,280 It concerns the lifeblood of Yanzhou 57 00:04:56,360 --> 00:04:58,400 and must be pursued with all effort. 58 00:04:58,480 --> 00:05:00,480 The Lord of Wei treats me well. 59 00:05:00,560 --> 00:05:01,600 Don't worry. 60 00:05:02,640 --> 00:05:04,000 What did Lady Wei say? 61 00:05:06,600 --> 00:05:09,480 Manman said that she hopes we live well, 62 00:05:10,120 --> 00:05:11,880 find peace in Boya, 63 00:05:11,960 --> 00:05:13,080 and live a good life. 64 00:05:16,120 --> 00:05:17,200 It's getting late. 65 00:05:17,960 --> 00:05:18,880 Go to sleep. 66 00:05:27,960 --> 00:05:28,920 It's cold outside. 67 00:05:33,560 --> 00:05:34,640 Yeah. 68 00:05:35,560 --> 00:05:37,920 I'll set up a brazier in a bit. 69 00:06:02,280 --> 00:06:03,760 What are you doing out here? 70 00:06:03,840 --> 00:06:05,520 It's raining. Why did you come out? 71 00:06:06,400 --> 00:06:07,480 Hurry and come under cover. 72 00:06:08,480 --> 00:06:10,080 Why aren't you asleep? What brings you out? 73 00:06:10,160 --> 00:06:12,280 - I saw that it had started raining, so… - Stay right here. 74 00:06:12,840 --> 00:06:13,800 These can't get wet. 75 00:06:14,400 --> 00:06:15,160 Let me help. 76 00:06:15,240 --> 00:06:16,840 No, no need. You'll get soaked. 77 00:06:18,320 --> 00:06:19,280 I got this. 78 00:06:30,960 --> 00:06:32,400 Didn't I tell you to rest inside? 79 00:06:32,480 --> 00:06:35,360 Why did you come out? It's pouring out here. 80 00:06:35,440 --> 00:06:37,880 It's raining so hard. I was worried you'd get cold. 81 00:06:52,240 --> 00:06:55,440 The neighbors all say we're like a married couple. 82 00:07:30,080 --> 00:07:31,640 Such strength. 83 00:07:32,800 --> 00:07:34,040 He's really strong. 84 00:07:41,440 --> 00:07:42,400 Master Wang, 85 00:07:42,800 --> 00:07:44,360 can this be made into an instrument? 86 00:07:44,440 --> 00:07:45,800 What kind of instrument? 87 00:07:47,400 --> 00:07:48,600 One about this tall, 88 00:07:49,080 --> 00:07:52,880 and maybe about this big, shaped kind of like this. 89 00:07:54,760 --> 00:07:56,160 You want to make a konghou? 90 00:07:56,240 --> 00:07:57,920 Yes, a konghou. 91 00:07:59,600 --> 00:08:00,840 Great wood. 92 00:08:00,920 --> 00:08:01,760 I'll start tomorrow. 93 00:08:01,840 --> 00:08:02,640 All right. 94 00:08:08,880 --> 00:08:09,760 My lady. 95 00:08:12,200 --> 00:08:13,600 Greetings, Mother. 96 00:08:18,360 --> 00:08:21,200 Why are you late in greeting me today? 97 00:08:22,760 --> 00:08:25,360 I was accompanying my husband to greet Grandmother, 98 00:08:25,440 --> 00:08:26,400 hence the delay. 99 00:08:27,080 --> 00:08:28,680 Do you mean 100 00:08:28,760 --> 00:08:32,039 you only pay respect to Grandmother and neglect Lady Zhu? 101 00:08:32,120 --> 00:08:34,159 It was my fault. 102 00:08:34,240 --> 00:08:36,080 As long as you admit your mistake. 103 00:08:36,159 --> 00:08:39,760 Lady Zhu is forgiving and will not make things hard for you. 104 00:08:39,840 --> 00:08:42,280 But this morning, 105 00:08:42,360 --> 00:08:46,560 she waited for you in vain. 106 00:08:46,640 --> 00:08:49,320 So now, she still hasn't eaten. 107 00:08:49,760 --> 00:08:53,520 Can you go to the kitchen and make some soup? 108 00:08:56,440 --> 00:08:57,520 What? 109 00:08:57,600 --> 00:08:58,640 Are you unwilling? 110 00:08:59,480 --> 00:09:00,600 I wouldn't dare. 111 00:09:01,200 --> 00:09:04,800 Preparing soup for my mother-in-law is my duty. 112 00:09:05,400 --> 00:09:07,720 But I don't think I can do it today. 113 00:09:09,080 --> 00:09:13,000 Grandmother instructed me to transcribe The Infinite Life Sutra. 114 00:09:13,080 --> 00:09:14,440 The scriptures are lengthy. 115 00:09:14,520 --> 00:09:16,880 Even working day and night, I may not finish. 116 00:09:18,240 --> 00:09:21,040 Are you using my mother-in-law to pressure me now? 117 00:09:22,120 --> 00:09:23,280 I would never dare. 118 00:09:24,040 --> 00:09:25,560 I simply thought 119 00:09:26,080 --> 00:09:27,640 that Grandmother's wishes 120 00:09:27,720 --> 00:09:29,480 must also be your wishes, 121 00:09:29,560 --> 00:09:32,080 so I wouldn't dare take it lightly. 122 00:09:32,520 --> 00:09:35,240 Besides, transcribing scriptures requires a vegetarian diet. 123 00:09:35,320 --> 00:09:37,720 The kitchen is full of meat and fish. 124 00:09:37,800 --> 00:09:39,200 Entering now might not be proper. 125 00:09:39,280 --> 00:09:40,640 I fear it could be unclean. 126 00:09:41,160 --> 00:09:42,160 How about this? 127 00:09:42,600 --> 00:09:46,040 After I finish transcribing, I'll personally serve you. 128 00:09:48,960 --> 00:09:50,880 If there's nothing else, 129 00:09:50,960 --> 00:09:53,120 I will take my leave. 130 00:10:01,680 --> 00:10:03,240 And you said she wouldn't dare? 131 00:10:03,320 --> 00:10:04,440 She dares plenty. 132 00:10:05,560 --> 00:10:07,840 Go tell Zhonglin to come over for dinner. 133 00:10:07,920 --> 00:10:09,000 I want to ask him myself. 134 00:10:09,080 --> 00:10:12,040 Does he want that wife, or does he want his mother? 135 00:10:12,120 --> 00:10:13,040 Yes. 136 00:10:23,720 --> 00:10:25,120 - Hurry up. - Quickly now. 137 00:10:25,200 --> 00:10:26,000 BOYA 138 00:10:26,080 --> 00:10:27,000 Go. 139 00:10:29,440 --> 00:10:30,640 Stop right there. 140 00:10:30,720 --> 00:10:33,160 Wang, you're from Xuejun. 141 00:10:33,240 --> 00:10:35,600 Do you think that moving to Boya means no military service? 142 00:10:35,680 --> 00:10:36,520 Come with us. 143 00:10:36,600 --> 00:10:38,520 Sir, please have mercy. 144 00:10:38,600 --> 00:10:40,000 I'm over 60. 145 00:10:40,080 --> 00:10:42,000 I can't march or fight anymore. 146 00:10:42,080 --> 00:10:44,600 If I tell you to enlist, you do it. Don't argue. 147 00:10:44,680 --> 00:10:45,680 Looking for trouble? 148 00:10:52,360 --> 00:10:53,160 Take him! 149 00:10:53,240 --> 00:10:54,160 Yes, sir. 150 00:11:03,560 --> 00:11:04,640 Just you wait! 151 00:11:05,040 --> 00:11:06,120 I'll be back! 152 00:11:06,200 --> 00:11:07,480 Mark my words! 153 00:11:10,120 --> 00:11:11,200 Sir. 154 00:11:11,280 --> 00:11:13,600 Thank you, sir. 155 00:11:14,040 --> 00:11:15,600 Everyone, please get up. Please. 156 00:11:15,680 --> 00:11:17,360 Thank you, sir. 157 00:11:17,920 --> 00:11:19,240 Everyone, 158 00:11:19,320 --> 00:11:20,880 just call me Bi Zhi. 159 00:11:22,400 --> 00:11:24,120 Bi Zhi, 160 00:11:24,200 --> 00:11:26,240 Xue Tai craves battle 161 00:11:26,320 --> 00:11:27,640 and keeps conscripting. 162 00:11:28,120 --> 00:11:29,680 Now that all the able men are gone, 163 00:11:29,760 --> 00:11:32,960 even the old and young are getting taken now. 164 00:11:33,040 --> 00:11:34,600 If they dare come again, 165 00:11:34,680 --> 00:11:35,920 I'll drive them away once more. 166 00:11:36,000 --> 00:11:37,080 Bi Zhi, 167 00:11:37,520 --> 00:11:38,640 you are righteous. 168 00:11:38,720 --> 00:11:39,680 We all respect you. 169 00:11:40,160 --> 00:11:42,000 Now is the time for you to step up 170 00:11:42,080 --> 00:11:43,840 and lead us to a way out. 171 00:11:43,920 --> 00:11:45,800 - That's right. - Indeed. 172 00:11:45,880 --> 00:11:46,960 Yes. We must survive. 173 00:11:47,040 --> 00:11:48,520 Yes. 174 00:11:48,600 --> 00:11:51,480 But I just married my wife. 175 00:11:51,560 --> 00:11:54,720 I only wish to live in peace with her. 176 00:11:54,800 --> 00:11:56,320 Just now, you drove an officer away. 177 00:11:56,400 --> 00:11:58,840 Xue Tai will surely retaliate. 178 00:11:59,200 --> 00:12:00,280 When that happens, 179 00:12:00,360 --> 00:12:03,640 how will your wife live in peace? 180 00:12:03,720 --> 00:12:05,720 - That's right. - Exactly. 181 00:12:10,000 --> 00:12:12,680 But I only know how to raise horses. 182 00:12:12,760 --> 00:12:15,440 As for anything else, I'm clueless. 183 00:12:16,320 --> 00:12:18,080 I've read a few books 184 00:12:18,160 --> 00:12:20,720 and I know a just cause is essential to rally people. 185 00:12:20,800 --> 00:12:21,920 Right now, 186 00:12:22,000 --> 00:12:24,000 we need a title to rally behind. 187 00:12:24,520 --> 00:12:25,720 Then how about 188 00:12:25,800 --> 00:12:27,240 Commander of the Boya Forces? 189 00:12:27,800 --> 00:12:29,440 Perfect title. 190 00:12:29,520 --> 00:12:31,040 I'll serve as your chief advisor 191 00:12:31,120 --> 00:12:32,720 and help plan our strategies. 192 00:12:32,800 --> 00:12:35,200 We miners are strong. 193 00:12:35,280 --> 00:12:37,080 We're willing to follow you. 194 00:12:37,160 --> 00:12:39,360 We are willing to follow you. 195 00:12:42,560 --> 00:12:44,360 Bi Zhi, let's run away. 196 00:12:44,880 --> 00:12:49,120 Back in Kangjun, Manman often spoke of two fierce generals. 197 00:12:49,200 --> 00:12:50,280 One was Li Su. 198 00:12:50,360 --> 00:12:51,960 The other was Xue Tai. 199 00:12:52,640 --> 00:12:55,320 He's known for being ruthless, with strong troops and a fierce army. 200 00:12:55,400 --> 00:12:56,720 We've now crossed him. 201 00:12:56,800 --> 00:12:58,560 Boya is no longer safe. 202 00:13:00,520 --> 00:13:02,280 But where could we possibly escape to? 203 00:13:02,360 --> 00:13:03,960 Everywhere is in chaos. 204 00:13:04,040 --> 00:13:05,720 I must become stronger myself. 205 00:13:05,800 --> 00:13:07,960 Only if I seize control of Boya can I protect you. 206 00:13:09,280 --> 00:13:11,000 You've kept me safe all this time. 207 00:13:11,080 --> 00:13:12,480 I've been truly happy. 208 00:13:14,440 --> 00:13:16,240 This is nothing. 209 00:13:16,320 --> 00:13:18,760 I wish to give you far more than just this. 210 00:13:19,160 --> 00:13:20,760 I don't want you wandering homeless, 211 00:13:20,840 --> 00:13:22,440 living as a village woman in the wilds. 212 00:13:24,920 --> 00:13:26,280 As long as I'm with you, 213 00:13:26,360 --> 00:13:28,480 none of that matters to me at all. 214 00:13:29,880 --> 00:13:30,800 Fan, 215 00:13:32,320 --> 00:13:33,320 it matters to me. 216 00:13:33,960 --> 00:13:36,960 The reason I want to become Master of Boya 217 00:13:37,440 --> 00:13:38,720 is more than just that. 218 00:13:40,320 --> 00:13:41,760 Now that Xue Tai is conscripting men, 219 00:13:42,040 --> 00:13:44,760 I think he means to put pressure on Panyi. 220 00:13:46,280 --> 00:13:48,840 Wei will surely be troubled by this. 221 00:13:49,600 --> 00:13:52,640 If I manage to intercept Xue Tai at Boya, 222 00:13:54,080 --> 00:13:56,320 it would fulfill the promise I made to Lady Wei 223 00:13:56,400 --> 00:13:57,920 that day in the forest in Panyi 224 00:13:58,760 --> 00:14:00,200 to serve Lady Wei faithfully. 225 00:14:16,440 --> 00:14:21,560 General. 226 00:14:22,520 --> 00:14:24,520 General. 227 00:14:38,560 --> 00:14:39,240 WEI MANSION 228 00:14:39,320 --> 00:14:40,680 Mother, you asked me to come. 229 00:14:40,760 --> 00:14:42,240 Anything I should know? 230 00:14:42,320 --> 00:14:43,840 I made you a new pair of shoes. 231 00:14:43,920 --> 00:14:46,640 I used to do the same thing for your older brother Bogong. 232 00:14:46,720 --> 00:14:50,440 Every time he came home, he would always wear the shoes I made. 233 00:14:50,520 --> 00:14:51,400 Go on, try them on. 234 00:15:00,760 --> 00:15:01,840 Zhonglin, 235 00:15:01,920 --> 00:15:04,280 the Qiao family and our Wei family 236 00:15:04,360 --> 00:15:06,800 have deep enmity. 237 00:15:06,880 --> 00:15:10,600 So when Lady Qiao entered our household, I felt instant dislike. 238 00:15:10,680 --> 00:15:14,600 But Chuyu kept telling me to treat her kindly. 239 00:15:15,040 --> 00:15:16,080 Otherwise, 240 00:15:16,160 --> 00:15:19,080 it'd put you in a difficult position being caught between us. 241 00:15:19,760 --> 00:15:21,040 All these years, 242 00:15:21,480 --> 00:15:23,200 you've been tied up with work. 243 00:15:23,280 --> 00:15:25,560 I've had no one by my side. 244 00:15:25,920 --> 00:15:28,120 But Chuyu's brought me comfort. 245 00:15:28,720 --> 00:15:31,320 Do you know why I want you to take Chuyu in? 246 00:15:31,760 --> 00:15:34,520 If she marries you, she can stay close to me. 247 00:15:34,600 --> 00:15:38,040 At the end of the day, we know Chuyu well. 248 00:15:38,120 --> 00:15:39,480 She would never harm you. 249 00:15:39,920 --> 00:15:40,920 Right? 250 00:15:41,920 --> 00:15:44,000 I understand what you're saying, Mother. 251 00:15:44,840 --> 00:15:47,680 But I need some time to think about this. 252 00:15:57,120 --> 00:15:58,160 What are you reading? 253 00:15:59,920 --> 00:16:02,400 The Infinite Life Sutra for Grandmother. 254 00:16:06,200 --> 00:16:07,040 This box here… 255 00:16:07,120 --> 00:16:08,240 Don't touch it again. 256 00:16:08,320 --> 00:16:10,400 Even if you hadn't said it, I wouldn't have. 257 00:16:11,240 --> 00:16:13,160 I was just careless earlier. 258 00:16:34,400 --> 00:16:36,600 Are these new shoes? 259 00:16:37,800 --> 00:16:38,960 Mother made them herself. 260 00:16:42,040 --> 00:16:44,520 Since you have new shoes on, 261 00:16:44,600 --> 00:16:46,360 why not try the pair I made? 262 00:16:56,560 --> 00:16:57,720 They fit quite well. 263 00:16:58,840 --> 00:17:01,440 Then I'll just take Mother's pair back for now. 264 00:17:01,520 --> 00:17:04,040 I'll try to improve my skills. 265 00:17:04,119 --> 00:17:05,200 All right. 266 00:17:20,920 --> 00:17:22,400 You really are thoughtful. 267 00:17:22,920 --> 00:17:24,760 As your wife, I should be. 268 00:17:25,119 --> 00:17:27,720 Then why did you make excuses and leave, 269 00:17:27,800 --> 00:17:29,480 using copying the sutra as an excuse 270 00:17:29,560 --> 00:17:31,600 when Mother asked you to make some soup today? 271 00:17:33,840 --> 00:17:36,320 Copying the sutra was indeed an excuse. 272 00:17:37,320 --> 00:17:39,680 But my real intention wasn't to refuse to make soup. 273 00:17:41,600 --> 00:17:43,000 What do you mean? 274 00:17:43,080 --> 00:17:46,120 Today, Ms. Jiang asked me to make soup, 275 00:17:46,200 --> 00:17:50,080 but back home, I was too lazy to cook. 276 00:17:50,480 --> 00:17:52,680 I had no idea where to begin. 277 00:17:53,120 --> 00:17:54,800 No one was there to guide me either. 278 00:17:55,240 --> 00:17:58,080 Even if I dared to cook, I'm afraid no one would want to eat it. 279 00:18:00,120 --> 00:18:01,720 Why didn't you just say so? 280 00:18:02,280 --> 00:18:04,240 I know Mother despises me. 281 00:18:05,640 --> 00:18:07,040 Back then outside the city, 282 00:18:07,120 --> 00:18:09,280 she didn't allow me in for three days. 283 00:18:09,360 --> 00:18:11,880 Later, she even sent people to drive me away. 284 00:18:13,000 --> 00:18:15,120 If I had told the truth now, 285 00:18:15,200 --> 00:18:18,680 she probably would have thought I was just making excuses 286 00:18:18,760 --> 00:18:20,280 and disliked me even more. 287 00:18:22,960 --> 00:18:24,520 You remember it clearly. 288 00:18:27,920 --> 00:18:30,080 Three days in the wind and rain. 289 00:18:31,000 --> 00:18:32,040 I'll never forget it. 290 00:18:40,920 --> 00:18:42,960 Since you get her attitude, 291 00:18:44,560 --> 00:18:46,320 she wants me to do something. 292 00:18:46,400 --> 00:18:47,520 I'll leave it to you to handle. 293 00:18:49,560 --> 00:18:51,320 Whatever you need, just say it. 294 00:18:55,120 --> 00:18:56,160 Mother 295 00:18:57,040 --> 00:18:58,680 wants me to take Zheng Shu as a concubine. 296 00:19:05,240 --> 00:19:07,640 So you want me to refuse on your behalf? 297 00:19:08,720 --> 00:19:09,640 No. 298 00:19:14,600 --> 00:19:15,840 I need you to arrange it. 299 00:19:21,600 --> 00:19:23,920 Does the Lord of Wei want to take Zheng Shu as a concubine? 300 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:26,760 Didn't he once say, that out of respect for your honor, 301 00:19:26,840 --> 00:19:28,400 he'd never take a concubine? 302 00:19:28,480 --> 00:19:30,120 Why has that changed now? 303 00:19:30,200 --> 00:19:31,440 I was wrong. 304 00:19:32,120 --> 00:19:35,280 We were never an ordinary couple. How could he care for me? 305 00:19:36,080 --> 00:19:39,120 Refusing the concubine proposal 306 00:19:39,200 --> 00:19:42,000 was just to prevent his uncles from making a fuss. 307 00:19:42,080 --> 00:19:43,600 He used me as a shield. 308 00:19:45,120 --> 00:19:46,240 How ridiculous. 309 00:19:47,240 --> 00:19:49,840 My lady, should we still redo these shoes? 310 00:19:49,920 --> 00:19:50,840 Yes. 311 00:19:50,920 --> 00:19:51,960 Why not? 312 00:19:52,480 --> 00:19:53,480 I can't blame anyone else. 313 00:19:53,560 --> 00:19:55,560 I just didn't think it through enough. 314 00:19:56,160 --> 00:19:57,840 Will you really let him take Zheng Shu as a concubine? 315 00:19:58,400 --> 00:20:00,280 Mother likes Zheng Shu, 316 00:20:00,360 --> 00:20:02,320 so she wants her to be a concubine. 317 00:20:03,040 --> 00:20:05,560 Though I don't have her favor, 318 00:20:05,640 --> 00:20:07,880 I can't let her push me around. 319 00:20:09,000 --> 00:20:11,200 Since she wants to control me, 320 00:20:12,080 --> 00:20:14,680 I must find someone who can keep her in check. 321 00:20:21,840 --> 00:20:22,640 Lady Xu, 322 00:20:22,720 --> 00:20:24,120 Lady Wei is here. 323 00:20:25,480 --> 00:20:26,400 Grandmother. 324 00:20:26,840 --> 00:20:29,120 I told you not to greet me daily. 325 00:20:30,360 --> 00:20:32,240 You are kind and excused me, 326 00:20:32,320 --> 00:20:34,840 but my heart is full of respect. 327 00:20:35,600 --> 00:20:39,040 Today, I came because I have a question for you. 328 00:20:39,440 --> 00:20:40,520 Go ahead. 329 00:20:43,440 --> 00:20:45,960 I've been copying the sutra 330 00:20:46,040 --> 00:20:48,640 but forgot to ask which script you prefer. 331 00:20:50,320 --> 00:20:51,960 Seal script is graceful. 332 00:20:52,040 --> 00:20:53,480 Clerical script feels solid. 333 00:20:53,560 --> 00:20:54,960 Cursive script is lively. 334 00:20:55,040 --> 00:20:56,160 Regular script is elegant. 335 00:20:56,600 --> 00:20:58,160 I dare not decide on my own, 336 00:20:58,240 --> 00:21:00,560 so I wrote about 100 characters of each 337 00:21:00,640 --> 00:21:02,120 for you to choose from. 338 00:21:02,720 --> 00:21:03,880 Then use regular script. 339 00:21:08,520 --> 00:21:11,040 There's one more thing. 340 00:21:12,280 --> 00:21:14,440 Please choose another style 341 00:21:14,520 --> 00:21:17,920 for the formal recognition of Zheng Shu as his concubine. 342 00:21:19,680 --> 00:21:22,800 I'm inexperienced and dare not decide on my own. 343 00:21:22,880 --> 00:21:25,880 I came to consult you so I wouldn't embarrass my husband. 344 00:21:26,440 --> 00:21:29,040 You came to air your grievances, right? 345 00:21:29,440 --> 00:21:30,640 I wouldn't dare. 346 00:21:30,720 --> 00:21:32,960 If you have something to say, just say it. 347 00:21:33,040 --> 00:21:34,840 Earlier, my husband 348 00:21:34,920 --> 00:21:38,800 rejected his uncles' proposal to take a concubine for my sake. 349 00:21:39,280 --> 00:21:41,400 If he wishes to take one now, 350 00:21:41,480 --> 00:21:43,800 he needs a good reason 351 00:21:43,880 --> 00:21:46,680 so that his uncles don't grow resentful. 352 00:21:46,760 --> 00:21:47,640 I understand. 353 00:21:48,240 --> 00:21:50,880 You don't need to handle this anymore. 354 00:21:50,960 --> 00:21:52,280 Mother, 355 00:21:52,360 --> 00:21:55,840 Chuyu is grateful and wants to repay you. 356 00:21:56,240 --> 00:21:58,720 If you grant her to Zhonglin, 357 00:21:58,800 --> 00:22:00,880 it would strengthen family ties. 358 00:22:00,960 --> 00:22:04,240 I simply want to find someone who Zhonglin likes. 359 00:22:04,320 --> 00:22:05,760 But who likes her? 360 00:22:06,440 --> 00:22:07,480 You? 361 00:22:08,560 --> 00:22:11,560 Is this for Zhonglin, or for yourself? 362 00:22:13,080 --> 00:22:16,200 Last time, we talked about this 363 00:22:16,280 --> 00:22:17,560 and I did not agree. 364 00:22:17,640 --> 00:22:18,440 Yes. 365 00:22:18,520 --> 00:22:21,800 Lady Xu has prepared Zheng Shu's dowry. 366 00:22:21,880 --> 00:22:24,520 She's added more because of her hard work. 367 00:22:24,600 --> 00:22:25,520 That's enough 368 00:22:25,600 --> 00:22:29,000 for the Zheng family to find her a good match elsewhere. 369 00:22:30,200 --> 00:22:32,320 But Zhonglin is always busy with official duties 370 00:22:32,400 --> 00:22:33,560 and often away at war. 371 00:22:33,640 --> 00:22:35,760 He's already delayed Zheng Shu's future. 372 00:22:35,840 --> 00:22:37,960 That Lady Qiao. If it weren't for her… 373 00:22:38,040 --> 00:22:39,360 Then it's settled. 374 00:22:39,440 --> 00:22:40,320 Leave it for now. 375 00:22:40,400 --> 00:22:41,440 My lady, 376 00:22:42,560 --> 00:22:43,440 here's the list of gifts. 377 00:22:43,520 --> 00:22:44,640 Please take a look. 378 00:22:45,240 --> 00:22:46,360 Yes. 379 00:22:55,440 --> 00:22:56,880 You're back. 380 00:22:59,160 --> 00:23:00,400 About taking a concubine, 381 00:23:00,480 --> 00:23:03,200 you went behind my back and asked for Grandmother's support. 382 00:23:05,200 --> 00:23:06,720 It was only right 383 00:23:06,800 --> 00:23:08,640 for Grandmother to know. 384 00:23:08,720 --> 00:23:10,720 As for what decision she makes, 385 00:23:10,800 --> 00:23:12,040 that's not something I can control. 386 00:23:14,160 --> 00:23:15,160 Good. 387 00:23:15,760 --> 00:23:17,640 Truly, you can't change this matter. 388 00:23:18,480 --> 00:23:21,160 It was decided by Grandmother and me, 389 00:23:21,680 --> 00:23:22,680 not you. 390 00:23:22,960 --> 00:23:24,920 Don't jump to conclusions. 391 00:23:25,480 --> 00:23:26,360 Yes. 392 00:23:26,440 --> 00:23:27,600 I dare not interfere. 393 00:23:34,320 --> 00:23:35,280 What? 394 00:23:35,360 --> 00:23:36,560 Feeling upset? 395 00:23:37,800 --> 00:23:38,960 I'm not. 396 00:23:39,360 --> 00:23:41,960 Whatever you think is what I think. 397 00:23:44,360 --> 00:23:45,560 Then it's settled. 398 00:23:48,800 --> 00:23:50,520 Go ahead. I'll head to the office. 399 00:23:50,600 --> 00:23:51,440 No need. 400 00:23:51,960 --> 00:23:53,600 Since you've returned, 401 00:23:53,680 --> 00:23:55,400 I shouldn't occupy your study. 402 00:23:55,960 --> 00:23:57,160 Please have a seat. 403 00:24:04,480 --> 00:24:06,600 You didn't move anything here, did you? 404 00:24:10,360 --> 00:24:13,920 Today, I was only copying the sutra in here for Grandmother. 405 00:24:14,560 --> 00:24:16,440 If you're uneasy, 406 00:24:16,520 --> 00:24:18,040 I'll move to the bedroom tomorrow. 407 00:24:19,520 --> 00:24:21,040 I was just asking, nothing more. 408 00:24:34,840 --> 00:24:36,560 I wasn't accusing you. 409 00:24:37,280 --> 00:24:39,480 From now on, you have access to the study. 410 00:24:41,800 --> 00:24:43,160 Since you trust me, 411 00:24:43,240 --> 00:24:44,920 I won't let you down. 412 00:24:46,160 --> 00:24:47,280 Why are you here? 413 00:24:47,720 --> 00:24:49,200 Aunt was worried about you. 414 00:24:49,640 --> 00:24:51,000 She asked me 415 00:24:51,760 --> 00:24:53,400 to bring you some soup. 416 00:24:54,920 --> 00:24:57,880 The weather is turning cold. Don't wander around. 417 00:24:59,240 --> 00:25:01,720 I understand your concern. 418 00:25:03,560 --> 00:25:06,440 I mean, us being alone like this would harm your good name. 419 00:25:09,720 --> 00:25:12,520 Aunt already intends to marry me to you. 420 00:25:13,360 --> 00:25:14,960 If not for Lady Qiao… 421 00:25:15,040 --> 00:25:17,760 This has nothing to do with her. It was Grandmother's decision. 422 00:25:18,400 --> 00:25:19,720 Shao, 423 00:25:19,800 --> 00:25:21,600 you've just been swayed by her. 424 00:25:29,800 --> 00:25:31,200 I'm not hungry. Take it away. 425 00:25:31,280 --> 00:25:32,080 Shao… 426 00:25:32,160 --> 00:25:33,200 Leave. Go now. 427 00:25:44,160 --> 00:25:45,040 Shao. 428 00:25:45,120 --> 00:25:47,200 Without my permission, you're not to enter. 429 00:25:50,200 --> 00:25:51,160 Understood. 430 00:26:04,760 --> 00:26:10,000 BOYA 431 00:26:16,320 --> 00:26:19,080 XUE 432 00:26:27,440 --> 00:26:30,640 XUE TAI, GENERAL OF BIANZHOU 433 00:26:31,520 --> 00:26:32,440 General. 434 00:26:32,520 --> 00:26:34,360 The one with green eyes is Bi Zhi. 435 00:26:34,440 --> 00:26:36,480 He was born with great strength and can train horses. 436 00:26:36,560 --> 00:26:38,160 A mere hundred men. 437 00:26:38,240 --> 00:26:39,280 They're no real threat. 438 00:26:42,960 --> 00:26:44,080 Take that. 439 00:27:06,160 --> 00:27:08,000 Bi Zhi can even hold his own against the general! 440 00:27:08,080 --> 00:27:09,280 Impressive. 441 00:27:53,760 --> 00:27:56,480 Xue Tai is backed by Bianzhou. Their strength is vast. 442 00:27:56,560 --> 00:27:58,360 How can Boya resist such power? 443 00:27:59,600 --> 00:28:00,760 For now, 444 00:28:01,360 --> 00:28:03,240 we must ask Kangjun for help. 445 00:28:05,960 --> 00:28:07,880 MAY FATHER PUT ASIDE THE PAST, AND HELP MY HUSBAND REPEL THE INVADERS. 446 00:28:09,120 --> 00:28:11,280 She eloped with a groom, 447 00:28:11,360 --> 00:28:13,320 abandoning her family and clan. 448 00:28:13,400 --> 00:28:15,840 Now she has the nerve to write for aid?! 449 00:28:19,440 --> 00:28:20,360 My lord, 450 00:28:21,280 --> 00:28:23,720 Bianzhou has long coveted Boya. 451 00:28:23,800 --> 00:28:26,120 If we send troops now, 452 00:28:26,200 --> 00:28:28,000 we may offend Bianzhou. 453 00:28:29,080 --> 00:28:31,480 Besides, Boya is close to Panyi. 454 00:28:31,560 --> 00:28:34,160 I'm afraid even the Lord of Wei might misunderstand. 455 00:28:34,800 --> 00:28:35,680 Yue, 456 00:28:36,840 --> 00:28:39,720 Fan is a daughter of the Qiao family. 457 00:28:39,800 --> 00:28:41,400 We can't just sit by and do nothing, 458 00:28:41,480 --> 00:28:44,000 turning our backs on blood ties. 459 00:28:44,080 --> 00:28:45,080 - Indeed. - That's right. 460 00:28:49,440 --> 00:28:51,400 You're the Governor of Yanzhou, 461 00:28:51,800 --> 00:28:54,280 so the decision is yours. 462 00:28:54,360 --> 00:28:55,880 You know Uncle is the governor, 463 00:28:56,680 --> 00:28:58,280 yet you meddle in everything. 464 00:28:58,600 --> 00:29:00,120 What are your intentions? 465 00:29:00,200 --> 00:29:03,720 Are you trying to sway Uncle into such a heartless act? 466 00:29:03,800 --> 00:29:04,760 Ci, 467 00:29:05,480 --> 00:29:06,400 mind your manners. 468 00:29:07,880 --> 00:29:08,920 Ci, 469 00:29:09,280 --> 00:29:12,800 your grandfather once forsook an ally to protect Yanzhou. 470 00:29:13,480 --> 00:29:14,560 Great deeds 471 00:29:14,640 --> 00:29:17,200 require the sacrifice of sentiment. 472 00:29:17,920 --> 00:29:19,120 You're still young. 473 00:29:19,840 --> 00:29:22,920 Some things take time to understand. 474 00:29:27,920 --> 00:29:30,160 Offending Bianzhou is a minor issue. 475 00:29:30,240 --> 00:29:31,960 What matters is Wei. 476 00:29:33,320 --> 00:29:35,040 Boya borders on Panyi. 477 00:29:35,360 --> 00:29:38,120 Wei Shao has thousands of elite soldiers in Panyi. 478 00:29:38,200 --> 00:29:40,720 If we send troops to Boya now, 479 00:29:41,320 --> 00:29:43,080 what will Wei Shao think? 480 00:29:46,280 --> 00:29:48,600 My lord, you're right. 481 00:29:52,480 --> 00:29:53,880 The decision is made. 482 00:29:53,960 --> 00:29:56,640 Yanzhou can send for Fan, 483 00:29:56,720 --> 00:29:59,600 but sending troops is out of the question. 484 00:30:20,880 --> 00:30:22,920 My lady, His Lordship asks you to come to the study. 485 00:30:23,000 --> 00:30:24,560 He says it's urgent. 486 00:30:41,600 --> 00:30:43,720 Why did you return so early today? 487 00:30:44,200 --> 00:30:46,160 If I hadn't come back early, 488 00:30:46,240 --> 00:30:48,040 I would've discovered this. 489 00:30:49,360 --> 00:30:51,040 What do you mean by that? 490 00:30:54,680 --> 00:30:55,960 You opened this box, didn't you? 491 00:30:56,880 --> 00:30:59,040 GENERAL OF BIANZHOU 492 00:30:59,120 --> 00:31:00,760 Don't touch this box. 493 00:31:08,400 --> 00:31:09,880 You made the scratches, right? 494 00:31:11,840 --> 00:31:12,880 It wasn't me. 495 00:31:13,560 --> 00:31:15,360 I just picked it up and put it back. 496 00:31:15,440 --> 00:31:17,400 I don't know who scratched it like this. 497 00:31:17,480 --> 00:31:18,640 Who else could it be but you? 498 00:31:18,720 --> 00:31:19,960 Who else can enter this room? 499 00:31:21,800 --> 00:31:24,960 Do you believe there's some military intel in there? 500 00:31:26,600 --> 00:31:28,160 I came here 501 00:31:28,240 --> 00:31:30,440 only to return The Infinite Life Sutra, 502 00:31:30,920 --> 00:31:34,360 and I was afraid you'd suspect me, so I reported to you in advance. 503 00:31:34,440 --> 00:31:37,440 If I truly meant to break into it or spy on military intel, 504 00:31:37,520 --> 00:31:40,080 why would I tell you about my actions? 505 00:31:40,160 --> 00:31:41,320 You told me 506 00:31:41,400 --> 00:31:42,920 to clear yourself of suspicion. 507 00:31:43,000 --> 00:31:44,960 But I had no idea there was military intel in the box. 508 00:31:46,680 --> 00:31:47,600 True, 509 00:31:48,040 --> 00:31:50,680 I was curious about the box and the military intel within. 510 00:31:50,760 --> 00:31:52,640 But I never opened it. 511 00:31:53,120 --> 00:31:56,040 Though we are married, I never meant to use that to… 512 00:31:56,120 --> 00:31:57,400 Quiet. 513 00:31:58,400 --> 00:31:59,600 Still defending yourself? 514 00:31:59,680 --> 00:32:00,720 I did not. 515 00:32:03,560 --> 00:32:06,680 Everyone in the Qiao clan is untrustworthy. 516 00:32:06,760 --> 00:32:08,240 You lie as easily as breathing. 517 00:32:09,440 --> 00:32:11,440 It runs in your bloodline. 518 00:32:12,120 --> 00:32:13,120 Listen up. 519 00:32:14,040 --> 00:32:18,360 Our marriage can't erase the grudge between Qiao and Wei. 520 00:32:19,560 --> 00:32:20,840 From now on, 521 00:32:21,360 --> 00:32:23,200 if you touch my things again, 522 00:32:24,160 --> 00:32:25,760 you can go back to Kangjun. 523 00:32:26,600 --> 00:32:27,640 Understand? 524 00:32:45,520 --> 00:32:46,320 My lady. 525 00:32:46,400 --> 00:32:47,280 Are you all right? 526 00:32:47,360 --> 00:32:49,680 My lady, he just left in a rage. 527 00:32:49,760 --> 00:32:51,520 What happened? 528 00:32:51,600 --> 00:32:53,360 Your hands are ice cold. 529 00:32:56,080 --> 00:32:57,520 It was just a misunderstanding. 530 00:32:59,400 --> 00:33:01,160 He insists I touched his box. 531 00:33:03,360 --> 00:33:05,320 Help me investigate 532 00:33:05,400 --> 00:33:06,720 who else has been in the study. 533 00:33:07,480 --> 00:33:08,840 Don't worry, my lady. 534 00:33:08,920 --> 00:33:10,560 We'll find out for you. 535 00:33:48,440 --> 00:33:49,400 They all say 536 00:33:49,480 --> 00:33:50,800 they didn't hear or see 537 00:33:50,880 --> 00:33:51,960 and don't know. 538 00:33:52,040 --> 00:33:54,080 Funny how they heard, saw, and knew everything 539 00:33:54,160 --> 00:33:56,680 when they were laughing at us. 540 00:33:57,400 --> 00:33:59,680 Clearly, they're all in it together, 541 00:33:59,760 --> 00:34:01,400 guarding against us. 542 00:34:02,200 --> 00:34:03,800 Right now, we're restrained at every turn. 543 00:34:03,880 --> 00:34:06,480 We need to place our own people. 544 00:34:08,080 --> 00:34:10,840 My lady, this matter could turn serious. 545 00:34:10,920 --> 00:34:13,800 Perhaps we should inform Lady Xu and let her decide. 546 00:34:15,120 --> 00:34:16,480 Grandmother 547 00:34:17,120 --> 00:34:19,080 is still of the Wei family. 548 00:34:20,440 --> 00:34:22,400 If I rely on her for everything, 549 00:34:22,480 --> 00:34:27,239 the day she tires of me, I'll be left to be cut down by others. 550 00:34:29,320 --> 00:34:31,600 People say I am gentle as water, 551 00:34:31,679 --> 00:34:33,920 thinking a dam can hold me back. 552 00:34:34,719 --> 00:34:37,159 But there's one thing they forget. 553 00:34:37,840 --> 00:34:41,040 Only when water flows smoothly is it calm. 554 00:34:41,920 --> 00:34:45,239 If wind blocks or earth hinders it, all it does is stir up high waves. 555 00:34:46,199 --> 00:34:47,199 My lady, 556 00:34:47,280 --> 00:34:49,480 why don't we return to Yanzhou? 557 00:34:49,560 --> 00:34:51,440 I'll start packing now. 558 00:34:52,639 --> 00:34:54,880 Aren't we swallowing injustice here? 559 00:34:55,520 --> 00:34:56,920 Ever since we came to Yujun, 560 00:34:57,000 --> 00:35:00,040 we've been suppressed and humiliated. 561 00:35:00,120 --> 00:35:02,240 At least in Xindu and Panyi, 562 00:35:02,320 --> 00:35:05,280 we could still find a way out when things got tough. 563 00:35:05,680 --> 00:35:07,560 The inner residence is like a battlefield. 564 00:35:07,640 --> 00:35:09,200 It's even crueler than war. 565 00:35:09,840 --> 00:35:11,880 You don't even need a blade to kill. 566 00:35:11,960 --> 00:35:13,560 Since it's a battlefield, 567 00:35:14,120 --> 00:35:16,240 then we must capture the leader first. 568 00:35:16,320 --> 00:35:19,960 Dealing with Lady Zhu and Zheng Shu won't help us. 569 00:35:20,040 --> 00:35:22,000 The one holding the blade is still Wei Shao. 570 00:35:23,680 --> 00:35:25,880 If this matter isn't settled, 571 00:35:25,960 --> 00:35:28,520 I'll always be at his mercy. 572 00:35:29,280 --> 00:35:31,200 I may be in a weak position, 573 00:35:32,000 --> 00:35:34,080 but I won't leave my fate to chance. 574 00:35:35,400 --> 00:35:38,560 Zhen Zhi has been sent to Xindu to repair the levees, 575 00:35:39,080 --> 00:35:42,360 and Yang Feng is stationed at Panyi to build sluice gates. 576 00:35:42,440 --> 00:35:43,880 Once both sides finish, 577 00:35:43,960 --> 00:35:47,240 the Yongning Canal will flow again. 578 00:35:48,440 --> 00:35:50,120 Is the construction going smoothly? 579 00:35:50,200 --> 00:35:52,120 They've done it once before 580 00:35:52,200 --> 00:35:54,480 as they were involved in the project when they were young, 581 00:35:54,560 --> 00:35:56,600 so it's not difficult. 582 00:35:56,680 --> 00:36:00,440 But Zhen Zhi still hasn't changed. 583 00:36:00,520 --> 00:36:01,600 Even if something's wrong, 584 00:36:01,680 --> 00:36:06,240 he'd rather write to me for help than ask Yang Feng. 585 00:36:06,320 --> 00:36:09,760 You wouldn't believe how badly they fought in their youth. 586 00:36:09,840 --> 00:36:12,800 The late Lord of Wei and Lord Qiao… 587 00:36:14,040 --> 00:36:16,360 Qiao Gui got dragged into it. 588 00:36:22,560 --> 00:36:23,400 My lord, 589 00:36:23,480 --> 00:36:25,480 is something troubling you? 590 00:36:25,560 --> 00:36:27,640 Shall we discuss this later? 591 00:36:28,280 --> 00:36:29,200 No need. 592 00:36:30,680 --> 00:36:32,280 What were you saying? 593 00:36:33,680 --> 00:36:34,600 My lord. 594 00:36:42,000 --> 00:36:43,280 Why are you here? 595 00:36:43,960 --> 00:36:45,600 To prove my innocence. 596 00:36:51,120 --> 00:36:52,320 You must not touch the box. 597 00:36:57,640 --> 00:37:00,000 I just need a moment to prove my innocence. 598 00:37:00,080 --> 00:37:01,800 I said you cannot touch it. 599 00:37:01,880 --> 00:37:04,520 If I can't touch it, how can I prove my innocence? 600 00:37:06,400 --> 00:37:07,680 Because I'm from the Qiao clan, 601 00:37:07,760 --> 00:37:09,640 you all suspect and condemn me. 602 00:37:09,720 --> 00:37:10,560 Will I never redeem myself? 603 00:37:10,640 --> 00:37:11,960 Isn't the Qiao family wrong? 604 00:37:12,320 --> 00:37:14,560 Is it me who's wrong or the whole Qiao family? 605 00:37:17,680 --> 00:37:21,120 I thought that after marrying you, you'd treat me with sincerity. 606 00:37:21,520 --> 00:37:23,840 I didn't expect you to guard against me at every turn. 607 00:37:23,920 --> 00:37:25,320 Because I'm from the Qiao family, 608 00:37:25,400 --> 00:37:27,560 you see me as your eternal enemy. 609 00:37:28,400 --> 00:37:31,720 But the reason I married you wasn't so that I could steal intel. 610 00:37:31,800 --> 00:37:34,800 That's why I must prove my innocence today. 611 00:37:35,400 --> 00:37:37,200 The blocks on the nine-square lock represent numbers. 612 00:37:37,280 --> 00:37:39,360 Whether horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, 613 00:37:39,440 --> 00:37:41,000 they all add up to 15, 614 00:37:41,080 --> 00:37:42,040 with five in the center, 615 00:37:42,120 --> 00:37:44,520 forming eight different magic squares. 616 00:37:47,760 --> 00:37:48,920 It's not difficult. 617 00:37:49,000 --> 00:37:50,840 Anyone trained in calculation can unlock it. 618 00:37:55,240 --> 00:37:58,600 If I had stolen the intel and taken the token inside, 619 00:37:58,680 --> 00:38:01,480 you could see me as a spy, and punish me as you wish. 620 00:38:02,440 --> 00:38:04,440 But if you're merciful, 621 00:38:04,520 --> 00:38:06,720 still remember our bond, 622 00:38:06,800 --> 00:38:09,200 but hesitate with doubt, 623 00:38:09,280 --> 00:38:12,040 then wouldn't that play right into your enemy's trap? 624 00:38:13,080 --> 00:38:14,800 Today, I'm your wife, 625 00:38:14,880 --> 00:38:16,600 yet you don't trust me, 626 00:38:17,360 --> 00:38:19,240 and suspect I stole military intel. 627 00:38:19,880 --> 00:38:22,360 What about when we share a bed? 628 00:38:22,440 --> 00:38:24,480 Won't you fear I'll strike you in your sleep, 629 00:38:24,560 --> 00:38:25,880 dagger in hand? 630 00:38:31,240 --> 00:38:33,120 I came here to prove myself 631 00:38:33,760 --> 00:38:36,400 so such a day never comes. 632 00:38:37,160 --> 00:38:39,000 I could have unlocked the box, 633 00:38:39,080 --> 00:38:40,320 but I didn't. 634 00:38:41,600 --> 00:38:44,000 Inside is something precious to you. 635 00:38:44,920 --> 00:38:46,200 To scar it with a knife 636 00:38:46,280 --> 00:38:48,600 is to scar your heart. 637 00:38:48,680 --> 00:38:50,400 I would never do that. 638 00:38:50,480 --> 00:38:52,360 After all, I know how to unlock it. 639 00:38:53,640 --> 00:38:55,040 Smooth talk. 640 00:39:06,320 --> 00:39:08,320 When you stormed out just now, 641 00:39:09,120 --> 00:39:10,880 I reflected on myself. 642 00:39:11,720 --> 00:39:12,960 I did touch the box. 643 00:39:13,720 --> 00:39:15,320 Whether I unlocked it or not, 644 00:39:16,000 --> 00:39:17,640 I ignored your warning. 645 00:39:18,720 --> 00:39:21,200 I was wrong, and I accept punishment. 646 00:39:21,280 --> 00:39:22,920 I vow never to repeat this. 647 00:39:25,600 --> 00:39:28,600 If one day, you forget how to open it, 648 00:39:29,320 --> 00:39:30,800 you may come to me anytime. 649 00:39:44,200 --> 00:39:45,080 What's wrong with you? 650 00:39:45,160 --> 00:39:46,200 What? 651 00:39:46,280 --> 00:39:47,440 Your wife's words make sense. 652 00:39:47,520 --> 00:39:49,160 It's too convincing. 653 00:39:49,600 --> 00:39:52,640 No wonder she could rally the people so well back in Xindu and Panyi. 654 00:39:53,040 --> 00:39:54,280 It's just family matters. 655 00:39:54,360 --> 00:39:55,240 That's it. 656 00:39:56,280 --> 00:39:58,960 But I once said she had the grace of water. 657 00:39:59,040 --> 00:40:00,080 Was that wrong? 658 00:40:00,960 --> 00:40:02,400 It was spot on. 659 00:40:03,280 --> 00:40:05,120 She is so sharp and bold, 660 00:40:05,200 --> 00:40:06,960 she's hardly gentle like water. 661 00:40:07,040 --> 00:40:08,280 You don't get it. 662 00:40:08,360 --> 00:40:09,920 An arrow flies further when drawn harder, 663 00:40:10,000 --> 00:40:12,320 and water, when stirred, leads to drought. 664 00:40:12,880 --> 00:40:14,920 No wonder he calls her fierce. 665 00:40:15,440 --> 00:40:16,760 All of you, leave now. 666 00:40:17,880 --> 00:40:18,680 Let's go. 667 00:40:48,760 --> 00:40:49,960 Child, 668 00:40:50,040 --> 00:40:52,000 as a son of the Wei family, 669 00:40:52,080 --> 00:40:54,240 you were born to fight on the battlefield. 670 00:40:54,760 --> 00:40:56,840 You must be like your brother. 671 00:40:57,360 --> 00:40:58,760 In valor and strategy, 672 00:40:59,200 --> 00:41:02,080 neither your father nor I can compare to him. 673 00:41:40,400 --> 00:41:41,400 Shao, don't cry. 674 00:41:42,440 --> 00:41:43,440 Remember this. 675 00:41:43,520 --> 00:41:45,400 Do not trust anyone. 676 00:41:45,840 --> 00:41:47,720 Grandfather was tricked by the Qiao clan. 677 00:41:47,800 --> 00:41:49,160 That's how he ended up like this. 678 00:41:49,920 --> 00:41:51,600 You're grown now. 679 00:41:52,560 --> 00:41:53,840 You're a man. 680 00:41:54,840 --> 00:41:56,200 Listen to me. 681 00:41:57,240 --> 00:41:59,040 From now on, stand on your own. 682 00:42:06,120 --> 00:42:07,160 Shao. 683 00:42:07,240 --> 00:42:09,080 You carry the hopes of the Wei family. 684 00:43:05,600 --> 00:43:08,280 Inside is something precious to you. 685 00:43:08,920 --> 00:43:12,720 To scar it with a knife is to scar your heart. 686 00:43:19,880 --> 00:43:21,240 Who could it have been?