1 00:00:17,320 --> 00:00:18,320 Leave me. 2 00:00:25,480 --> 00:00:28,280 Your Highness, you're still indulging in this? 3 00:00:31,760 --> 00:00:33,480 Aren't the most tempting things 4 00:00:35,320 --> 00:00:37,160 always those with a little harm? 5 00:00:38,800 --> 00:00:41,080 I was even hoping we could share another puff 6 00:00:41,680 --> 00:00:42,680 of orchid tobacco. 7 00:00:44,520 --> 00:00:45,520 I came in haste, 8 00:00:46,280 --> 00:00:47,560 so I didn't bring any with me. 9 00:00:48,240 --> 00:00:49,240 You can use mine. 10 00:00:49,680 --> 00:00:50,680 I wouldn't dare. 11 00:00:51,280 --> 00:00:53,240 I quit it 12 00:00:54,520 --> 00:00:55,640 when you were away. 13 00:01:01,560 --> 00:01:04,400 You're always saying you wouldn't dare. 14 00:01:05,129 --> 00:01:07,210 Yet you're the only one in the world bold enough 15 00:01:09,480 --> 00:01:10,480 to lecture me. 16 00:01:13,160 --> 00:01:15,000 Congratulations on returning safely 17 00:01:17,160 --> 00:01:18,400 from Lizhen. 18 00:01:19,400 --> 00:01:20,400 If there's nothing else, 19 00:01:20,840 --> 00:01:21,840 I'll take my leave. 20 00:01:22,080 --> 00:01:23,320 I haven't dismissed you! 21 00:01:23,960 --> 00:01:27,320 I was hoping to hear you play the zither again, like in the old days. 22 00:01:28,440 --> 00:01:30,400 Just as I've quit smoking, 23 00:01:31,400 --> 00:01:32,400 the zither 24 00:01:33,680 --> 00:01:35,240 has long been left to gather dust. 25 00:01:41,880 --> 00:01:43,580 That's Marquis of Jining's signal flare. 26 00:01:44,520 --> 00:01:45,520 Young Lady. 27 00:01:46,640 --> 00:01:47,920 Young Lady Ming is missing. 28 00:01:48,000 --> 00:01:49,920 Madam has sent servants to search everywhere, 29 00:01:50,000 --> 00:01:51,960 but it's been two hours, and no one has seen her. 30 00:01:52,120 --> 00:01:53,880 Dou Ming left after she was eliminated. 31 00:01:54,160 --> 00:01:55,289 She hasn't been seen since. 32 00:01:56,720 --> 00:01:58,080 Could the two of them be together? 33 00:01:58,789 --> 00:02:00,150 The Imperial Guards are nearby. 34 00:02:00,320 --> 00:02:02,150 -I'll go request reinforcements. -My Lord. 35 00:02:04,920 --> 00:02:06,830 Marquis of Jining values his reputation above all else. 36 00:02:06,910 --> 00:02:08,300 This matter can't be made public. 37 00:02:08,759 --> 00:02:10,720 Let me go with you instead. 38 00:03:32,440 --> 00:03:35,520 (Blossom) 39 00:03:36,079 --> 00:03:38,640 (Episode 15) 40 00:03:45,400 --> 00:03:46,480 I'll go take a look first. 41 00:03:46,590 --> 00:03:47,829 Please join me a bit later. 42 00:03:49,320 --> 00:03:50,730 How could you be so careless? 43 00:03:52,320 --> 00:03:53,520 I didn't notice earlier. 44 00:03:54,440 --> 00:03:55,440 It's nothing serious. 45 00:04:00,840 --> 00:04:01,840 Young Lady Zhao? 46 00:04:03,560 --> 00:04:04,560 Zhao? 47 00:04:08,000 --> 00:04:09,200 It's not what you think. 48 00:04:10,240 --> 00:04:13,400 I was just upset about the elimination, 49 00:04:13,920 --> 00:04:15,920 and then I happened to see a rabbit. 50 00:04:17,040 --> 00:04:19,040 Please don't blame Young Lady Ming. 51 00:04:19,120 --> 00:04:21,320 We saw a rabbit. 52 00:04:21,560 --> 00:04:22,640 We wanted to set it free. 53 00:04:22,760 --> 00:04:24,840 Yes, we walked the horses here. 54 00:04:25,160 --> 00:04:27,120 We didn't ride together or cross any boundaries. 55 00:04:30,200 --> 00:04:31,440 What happened to your foot? 56 00:04:31,600 --> 00:04:33,000 I sprained my ankle. 57 00:04:33,280 --> 00:04:34,280 It's nothing serious. 58 00:04:35,560 --> 00:04:36,680 This place is quite remote. 59 00:04:37,600 --> 00:04:38,800 None of you can ride back, 60 00:04:39,400 --> 00:04:41,200 -so you'll have to ride with me. -I'm fine. 61 00:04:41,280 --> 00:04:43,020 -Take him back first. -Take her back first. 62 00:04:49,920 --> 00:04:52,120 You and His Lordship are engaged. 63 00:04:52,600 --> 00:04:55,040 It's only proper for you to share the ride. 64 00:04:55,520 --> 00:04:56,520 Once you're back, 65 00:04:56,600 --> 00:04:58,159 you can send someone to fetch me. 66 00:04:58,440 --> 00:04:59,960 So it's still against decorum. 67 00:05:00,040 --> 00:05:02,120 Even with an engagement, you're not yet married. 68 00:05:02,260 --> 00:05:03,300 So that's still improper. 69 00:05:04,480 --> 00:05:06,080 Since His Lordship and I are kindred spirits, 70 00:05:06,190 --> 00:05:07,350 I'll take him back instead. 71 00:05:09,210 --> 00:05:10,210 Kindred spirits? 72 00:05:12,920 --> 00:05:14,130 It's just a dislocated joint. 73 00:05:19,040 --> 00:05:20,320 I admire your refined demeanor, 74 00:05:20,560 --> 00:05:22,430 though your constitution is a little fragile. 75 00:05:25,160 --> 00:05:26,600 Once you report to Imperial Guards, 76 00:05:26,840 --> 00:05:27,840 I'll train you myself. 77 00:05:29,570 --> 00:05:30,570 Thank you, My Lord. 78 00:05:33,290 --> 00:05:34,400 Wait, Imperial Guards? 79 00:05:44,760 --> 00:05:45,760 Young Lady Zhao, 80 00:05:46,520 --> 00:05:47,520 are you alright? 81 00:05:54,120 --> 00:05:57,080 Oh, gosh! I'm so, so sorry! 82 00:05:57,159 --> 00:05:58,960 Lord Dong, the hunt is over. 83 00:05:59,200 --> 00:06:00,480 Why did you shoot us? 84 00:06:01,560 --> 00:06:03,320 Everyone, I apologize. 85 00:06:03,620 --> 00:06:05,300 Lord Song was wearing brown, 86 00:06:05,880 --> 00:06:07,240 and I mistook him for a bear. 87 00:06:07,680 --> 00:06:09,680 I fired the arrow in a moment of panic. 88 00:06:10,480 --> 00:06:11,480 I'm terribly sorry. 89 00:06:13,380 --> 00:06:15,360 Young Lady Zhao, are you alright? 90 00:06:15,600 --> 00:06:17,480 Zhao, are you hurt? 91 00:06:22,000 --> 00:06:23,000 I'm fine. 92 00:06:23,170 --> 00:06:24,320 Where could she be? 93 00:06:24,440 --> 00:06:27,040 -Father, Mother. -Ming! 94 00:06:27,120 --> 00:06:29,280 Where have you been? Are you alright? 95 00:06:29,360 --> 00:06:31,640 I went into the woods for some fresh air, but I got lost. 96 00:06:31,730 --> 00:06:33,250 Luckily, Zhao found me. 97 00:06:35,680 --> 00:06:37,480 Nanny Zhou, walk Ming back to her room. 98 00:06:37,560 --> 00:06:38,640 I'll take her back myself. 99 00:06:38,720 --> 00:06:40,240 -Alright. -Come, Ming. 100 00:06:40,800 --> 00:06:42,520 -Did you get hurt? -No. 101 00:06:43,040 --> 00:06:44,290 What were you thinking, child? 102 00:06:45,840 --> 00:06:46,840 Stop. 103 00:06:48,440 --> 00:06:50,500 You competed for the first place and sought imperial favor. 104 00:06:50,580 --> 00:06:52,980 When will you stop embarrassing our family? 105 00:06:53,720 --> 00:06:55,440 You even offered to serve the court? 106 00:06:55,840 --> 00:06:57,480 Do you really think you're that capable? 107 00:06:57,600 --> 00:06:58,930 You think I don't know 108 00:06:59,010 --> 00:07:00,010 you were just trying 109 00:07:00,280 --> 00:07:02,700 to delay your marriage to Marquis of Jining? 110 00:07:03,400 --> 00:07:04,400 Also, 111 00:07:04,920 --> 00:07:07,160 you even gambled, as a woman no less! 112 00:07:08,160 --> 00:07:10,450 Are you trying to drag your entire family down with you? 113 00:07:11,370 --> 00:07:13,690 Don't think staying silent will make this go away. 114 00:07:17,360 --> 00:07:18,360 Where are you going? 115 00:07:19,040 --> 00:07:20,720 Walking off like you've lost your soul. 116 00:07:21,320 --> 00:07:22,320 Stop right there! 117 00:07:24,480 --> 00:07:26,560 Why isn't she talking back today? 118 00:07:27,120 --> 00:07:28,630 Not that I'd want to hear it anyway. 119 00:07:49,680 --> 00:07:51,159 Once again, it's a brush with death. 120 00:07:52,540 --> 00:07:54,220 Is destiny really unchangeable? 121 00:07:55,240 --> 00:07:57,310 Are we really fated to be shot to death in the end? 122 00:08:07,320 --> 00:08:08,480 You told me 123 00:08:09,940 --> 00:08:11,100 that with enough momentum, 124 00:08:12,040 --> 00:08:13,280 even mountains could collapse, 125 00:08:13,640 --> 00:08:15,080 and rivers could reverse their flow. 126 00:08:15,170 --> 00:08:16,770 I've changed so many things. 127 00:08:17,240 --> 00:08:18,400 Why is this still happening? 128 00:08:21,280 --> 00:08:23,040 All things follow their destined course. 129 00:08:23,440 --> 00:08:25,480 Cause and effect are part of a larger cycle. 130 00:08:26,500 --> 00:08:28,500 Look at that boulder in the water. 131 00:08:29,490 --> 00:08:31,210 It weighs a hundred pounds, 132 00:08:31,650 --> 00:08:34,610 yet only splits the stream momentarily. 133 00:08:35,460 --> 00:08:39,179 Eventually, the water flows together again behind it. 134 00:08:40,640 --> 00:08:41,760 The strength of one person 135 00:08:42,120 --> 00:08:44,039 is far too small 136 00:08:44,840 --> 00:08:47,360 against the vast currents of history. 137 00:08:49,000 --> 00:08:50,240 So everything is preordained. 138 00:08:53,010 --> 00:08:54,650 Nothing can truly be changed after all. 139 00:09:20,280 --> 00:09:22,400 What's wrong? What happened? 140 00:09:23,520 --> 00:09:24,520 Nothing. 141 00:09:24,640 --> 00:09:26,860 You'd have fallen into the water if I hadn't pulled you. 142 00:09:27,800 --> 00:09:28,800 What's wrong? 143 00:09:30,520 --> 00:09:33,400 It's probably because I haven't eaten anything. 144 00:09:34,600 --> 00:09:35,740 I'm feeling a little weak. 145 00:09:42,640 --> 00:09:43,640 You know, 146 00:09:44,200 --> 00:09:45,420 I started as a cook 147 00:09:45,720 --> 00:09:46,920 when I first joined the army. 148 00:09:48,080 --> 00:09:49,680 This is a reunion stew from Futing. 149 00:09:50,200 --> 00:09:52,800 You can throw in anything, vegetables, meat, eggs. 150 00:09:54,800 --> 00:09:56,640 It's called Fortune Stew. 151 00:09:58,180 --> 00:09:59,180 It smells amazing. 152 00:09:59,520 --> 00:10:00,960 My mother used to make it for me. 153 00:10:01,040 --> 00:10:03,000 She'd always add something new, 154 00:10:03,230 --> 00:10:05,400 mushrooms, seafood, you name it. 155 00:10:05,720 --> 00:10:06,720 She'd say 156 00:10:06,960 --> 00:10:08,000 life is like that. 157 00:10:08,280 --> 00:10:09,880 Even an old, familiar dish 158 00:10:10,160 --> 00:10:12,800 changes completely with a few new ingredients. 159 00:10:13,440 --> 00:10:14,440 That's true. 160 00:10:15,370 --> 00:10:16,610 Things are always changing. 161 00:10:17,740 --> 00:10:19,740 Just like how Father found a new love, 162 00:10:21,240 --> 00:10:22,480 had a new child, 163 00:10:23,000 --> 00:10:24,000 and started a new family. 164 00:10:25,400 --> 00:10:26,840 Every household has its battles, 165 00:10:27,040 --> 00:10:29,560 legitimacy, seniority, status. 166 00:10:30,240 --> 00:10:31,280 Everyone fights 167 00:10:31,800 --> 00:10:33,000 for their share of the pot. 168 00:10:33,560 --> 00:10:35,070 Even Lizhen's army, at Zhenbei Pass, 169 00:10:35,460 --> 00:10:37,130 fell to an uprising by a concubine's son. 170 00:10:37,600 --> 00:10:39,480 When the imperial family fights for their share, 171 00:10:39,610 --> 00:10:42,010 family squabbles become matters of state. 172 00:10:43,280 --> 00:10:44,960 Now that you've gained His Majesty's favor 173 00:10:45,120 --> 00:10:46,400 and command of the troops, 174 00:10:46,840 --> 00:10:49,040 the Crown Prince and Prince Qing will surely try to win you over. 175 00:10:49,130 --> 00:10:50,130 What's your plan? 176 00:10:51,360 --> 00:10:52,360 I'm going 177 00:10:53,400 --> 00:10:54,400 to follow your example. 178 00:10:54,880 --> 00:10:55,880 My example? 179 00:10:57,320 --> 00:10:58,520 Right now, I'm presenting myself 180 00:10:58,600 --> 00:11:00,130 as someone who's let go of his hatred, 181 00:11:00,210 --> 00:11:01,910 and solely focused on ambition and gain. 182 00:11:02,600 --> 00:11:04,220 So, I'll watch their performances first, 183 00:11:04,300 --> 00:11:06,980 then decide what role I want to play. 184 00:11:31,560 --> 00:11:32,560 Someone's coming. 185 00:11:33,070 --> 00:11:34,070 Hide! 186 00:11:56,640 --> 00:11:58,180 I haven't tried the Fortune Stew yet. 187 00:12:06,500 --> 00:12:07,720 Something's bothering you. 188 00:12:08,690 --> 00:12:10,270 Something's been off with you all day. 189 00:12:11,040 --> 00:12:12,080 What's going on? 190 00:12:20,760 --> 00:12:21,760 The arrow? 191 00:12:22,800 --> 00:12:24,250 Does it have to do with that arrow? 192 00:12:24,920 --> 00:12:26,870 Why would that incident disturb you so much? 193 00:12:34,280 --> 00:12:36,680 Do you really think you can see through everything about me? 194 00:12:37,250 --> 00:12:38,450 Whether it's today's incident 195 00:12:38,780 --> 00:12:40,060 or Wei Ting Yu, 196 00:12:41,160 --> 00:12:43,340 does figuring me out make you feel accomplished? 197 00:12:45,040 --> 00:12:46,440 The ability to read people 198 00:12:46,520 --> 00:12:48,600 started as a skill I used in interrogations. 199 00:12:49,000 --> 00:12:51,320 Most of those I questioned were broken, physically and mentally, 200 00:12:51,400 --> 00:12:53,280 some even biting off their own tongues. 201 00:12:54,880 --> 00:12:55,880 So, believe me, 202 00:12:57,320 --> 00:13:00,370 knowing what someone else is thinking has never given me any satisfaction. 203 00:13:01,840 --> 00:13:03,560 Right now, I just want to help you. 204 00:13:05,040 --> 00:13:06,360 I want to 205 00:13:07,300 --> 00:13:08,780 lighten your burden. 206 00:13:14,920 --> 00:13:16,320 My burden will be lighter 207 00:13:17,080 --> 00:13:18,680 if you stay away from me. 208 00:13:20,200 --> 00:13:21,200 It's for your own good, 209 00:13:21,880 --> 00:13:22,950 and for mine too. 210 00:13:23,040 --> 00:13:25,200 Why? I don't understand. 211 00:13:26,360 --> 00:13:27,670 Is it because of Wei Ting Yu? 212 00:13:28,070 --> 00:13:29,620 Let's just say it's for Wei Ting Yu. 213 00:13:29,710 --> 00:13:31,220 What do you mean, 'let's just say'? 214 00:13:31,720 --> 00:13:32,720 That's too dismissive. 215 00:13:38,080 --> 00:13:39,080 My Lord, take care. 216 00:13:57,800 --> 00:13:59,120 It's Marquis of Jining's fault 217 00:13:59,200 --> 00:14:00,750 that we had to do this extra training 218 00:14:01,040 --> 00:14:03,320 It's going to be rough for us. 219 00:14:03,560 --> 00:14:05,160 -What are we going to do? -Marquis Wei! 220 00:14:05,290 --> 00:14:06,900 -Say no more. -Oh, My Lord! 221 00:14:07,000 --> 00:14:08,840 My Lord, please come! 222 00:14:09,000 --> 00:14:10,800 Come on. This way. 223 00:14:11,680 --> 00:14:12,680 Sit here. 224 00:14:13,600 --> 00:14:14,800 Hang on. 225 00:14:14,880 --> 00:14:16,840 Song Mo isn't here yet. It doesn't feel right for me to sit. 226 00:14:16,940 --> 00:14:18,620 This is how we usually do things. 227 00:14:18,840 --> 00:14:20,160 We just sit down for briefings. 228 00:14:20,440 --> 00:14:21,720 And we're done in an hour. 229 00:14:21,800 --> 00:14:23,120 Come on, have some of this. 230 00:14:23,200 --> 00:14:24,200 Thank you. 231 00:14:28,760 --> 00:14:31,100 I heard Lord Song plans to tighten discipline around here. 232 00:14:31,520 --> 00:14:33,600 Discipline for you, not us. 233 00:14:33,720 --> 00:14:35,610 We're just here for show. 234 00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:37,600 Thanks to you, 235 00:14:37,920 --> 00:14:39,640 we're all in for tough times. 236 00:14:39,760 --> 00:14:40,760 All because of you! 237 00:14:41,000 --> 00:14:42,000 What do you mean by that? 238 00:14:42,640 --> 00:14:45,280 Song Mo and Minister Dou have a mountain of grudges. 239 00:14:45,440 --> 00:14:47,160 Everyone knows Lord Song and the Dou family 240 00:14:47,360 --> 00:14:48,620 are like fire and water. 241 00:14:49,320 --> 00:14:51,200 You're the Dou family's soon-to-be son-in-law. 242 00:14:51,290 --> 00:14:53,250 Of course he's going to take it out on you! 243 00:14:55,880 --> 00:14:57,120 This is so unfair! 244 00:15:01,760 --> 00:15:02,760 My... My Lord. 245 00:15:04,600 --> 00:15:05,960 Candied olives for tribute? 246 00:15:06,560 --> 00:15:07,960 Just one costs 300 copper coins. 247 00:15:08,880 --> 00:15:10,220 Which of you here so generously 248 00:15:11,120 --> 00:15:12,120 bought this? 249 00:15:12,320 --> 00:15:15,280 It's Marquis Wei. He wanted to keep us energized. 250 00:15:15,360 --> 00:15:16,710 After all, the training will... 251 00:15:16,800 --> 00:15:17,800 No, how could you... 252 00:15:18,040 --> 00:15:19,440 Yes, he bought it. 253 00:15:19,600 --> 00:15:20,720 I see. 254 00:15:22,680 --> 00:15:24,320 In the military, we have rules about standing and sitting, 255 00:15:24,400 --> 00:15:25,880 and eating personal snacks is strictly forbidden. 256 00:15:26,010 --> 00:15:27,050 Anyone who ate these 257 00:15:27,840 --> 00:15:29,080 will carry a stone weight 258 00:15:29,320 --> 00:15:30,480 and crawl ten miles! 259 00:15:31,200 --> 00:15:32,800 Here, rank means nothing, 260 00:15:32,880 --> 00:15:34,640 only your position in the military matters. 261 00:15:34,720 --> 00:15:36,120 Anyone who misaddresses me again 262 00:15:37,360 --> 00:15:38,450 will lose their post! 263 00:15:39,000 --> 00:15:41,360 And as for the one who started this, an extra ten miles. 264 00:15:42,640 --> 00:15:43,680 But you ate some too! 265 00:15:44,680 --> 00:15:45,680 Because I know 266 00:15:46,160 --> 00:15:48,840 that nothing is more important in the military than unity. 267 00:15:51,520 --> 00:15:54,400 So, I'm going to share the punishment with you! 268 00:15:55,760 --> 00:15:59,200 My Lord... No, I mean, Deputy Commander, 269 00:15:59,880 --> 00:16:01,640 They set me up. I didn't buy these. 270 00:16:01,720 --> 00:16:04,240 -Shut up! Come on! -Hang on, I can explain! 271 00:16:04,600 --> 00:16:05,600 Hurry up! Keep moving. 272 00:16:10,320 --> 00:16:11,320 Come on! 273 00:16:11,840 --> 00:16:12,840 Faster! 274 00:16:19,720 --> 00:16:21,560 Move it, move it, faster! 275 00:16:23,080 --> 00:16:24,080 Faster! 276 00:16:37,680 --> 00:16:38,680 I'm done. 277 00:16:43,720 --> 00:16:44,720 Get up. 278 00:16:44,880 --> 00:16:45,880 I'm done. 279 00:16:46,440 --> 00:16:47,440 I can't do this anymore. 280 00:16:49,120 --> 00:16:50,880 Why are you making me do this, My Lord? 281 00:16:51,160 --> 00:16:52,160 My Lord! 282 00:16:56,080 --> 00:16:57,080 Well done! 283 00:17:02,040 --> 00:17:03,040 It's so high. 284 00:17:03,430 --> 00:17:04,869 How am I supposed to climb up there? 285 00:17:05,480 --> 00:17:06,920 Just cut me some slack, My Lord. 286 00:17:07,000 --> 00:17:08,240 If I don't see you up here, 287 00:17:08,800 --> 00:17:10,000 you can forget about lunch. 288 00:17:11,160 --> 00:17:13,240 No lunch? That won't do. 289 00:17:13,319 --> 00:17:16,359 Why don't you just pull me up? 290 00:17:17,079 --> 00:17:18,079 Come on. 291 00:17:20,040 --> 00:17:21,040 Here. 292 00:17:21,400 --> 00:17:22,400 One, two... 293 00:17:35,000 --> 00:17:36,210 No one's fighting you for it. 294 00:17:36,440 --> 00:17:37,990 But really, as the Marquis of Jining, 295 00:17:38,100 --> 00:17:39,820 your table manners could use some work. 296 00:17:41,680 --> 00:17:42,840 You don't understand. 297 00:17:43,560 --> 00:17:45,000 I'm not used to physical training. 298 00:17:45,360 --> 00:17:46,720 And today, this plain bun tastes 299 00:17:46,780 --> 00:17:48,620 better than the delicacies back at my estate! 300 00:17:49,960 --> 00:17:52,040 I'd better train you harder then. 301 00:17:53,280 --> 00:17:54,280 What? 302 00:17:54,370 --> 00:17:55,370 Please don't, My Lord. 303 00:17:55,810 --> 00:17:58,360 Didn't you say we were kindred spirits? 304 00:17:58,560 --> 00:18:00,240 Why are you picking on me? 305 00:18:01,240 --> 00:18:04,870 I know, it's true Young Lady Zhao and I are engaged, 306 00:18:05,360 --> 00:18:07,950 but I swear, I have no intention of siding with the Dou family! 307 00:18:10,560 --> 00:18:11,560 My Lord, 308 00:18:12,180 --> 00:18:14,180 aren't you marrying Young Lady Zhao soon? 309 00:18:17,360 --> 00:18:18,400 You think it's my choice? 310 00:18:18,560 --> 00:18:19,720 Our parents arranged it. 311 00:18:20,010 --> 00:18:21,010 I have no say in it. 312 00:18:21,800 --> 00:18:24,140 You have no idea, Young Lady Zhao is coarse and ill-mannered, 313 00:18:24,220 --> 00:18:25,420 hardly a suitable match. 314 00:18:34,050 --> 00:18:36,130 My Lord... No, I mean, 315 00:18:36,560 --> 00:18:37,560 Deputy Commander, 316 00:18:38,320 --> 00:18:39,780 why are you looking at me like that? 317 00:18:42,480 --> 00:18:43,480 You're absolutely right. 318 00:18:44,320 --> 00:18:45,320 Young Lady Zhao 319 00:18:46,000 --> 00:18:47,270 is far from a decent person. 320 00:18:49,120 --> 00:18:50,320 You think so too? 321 00:18:53,080 --> 00:18:54,800 Truly, great minds think alike. 322 00:18:55,520 --> 00:18:58,520 Young Lady Zhao was sent to live on a country estate since she was little. 323 00:18:58,800 --> 00:19:00,200 She grew up among common riffraff. 324 00:19:00,280 --> 00:19:02,000 She has no respect for her elders and no regard for propriety. 325 00:19:02,140 --> 00:19:04,780 If it weren't for her looks, she'd be utterly worthless. 326 00:19:05,000 --> 00:19:06,000 Though, I'll admit, 327 00:19:06,400 --> 00:19:07,850 she does have one redeeming trait, 328 00:19:08,120 --> 00:19:10,000 that is, she has good taste for fancying me. 329 00:19:10,760 --> 00:19:13,120 She's been pestering her uncle to set the wedding date. 330 00:19:14,700 --> 00:19:15,720 Oh well, 331 00:19:15,800 --> 00:19:19,560 I'll just think of it as marrying a hen that lays golden eggs. 332 00:19:19,780 --> 00:19:20,900 Here, My Lord, 333 00:19:21,800 --> 00:19:22,800 have an egg. 334 00:19:27,960 --> 00:19:29,920 You. Come practice mounted archery with me. 335 00:19:30,040 --> 00:19:32,170 My... My Lord, My Lord! 336 00:19:32,240 --> 00:19:33,280 I haven't finished lunch! 337 00:19:33,400 --> 00:19:35,240 Didn't he say they were kindred spirits? 338 00:19:35,760 --> 00:19:38,100 Looks like the Marquis is about to lose his life. 339 00:19:38,480 --> 00:19:40,000 Kindred spirits? 340 00:19:40,320 --> 00:19:41,820 He's treating him like an enemy. 341 00:20:10,720 --> 00:20:12,120 I don't know much about painting, 342 00:20:12,520 --> 00:20:14,840 but the poetry here is certainly full of love. 343 00:20:16,720 --> 00:20:17,720 Zhao, 344 00:20:18,000 --> 00:20:19,240 I never tried to seduce him. 345 00:20:19,760 --> 00:20:20,760 I swear on it. 346 00:20:21,040 --> 00:20:22,320 If you want me to believe you, 347 00:20:22,610 --> 00:20:23,810 burn the painting. 348 00:20:41,320 --> 00:20:42,440 Since you really like it, 349 00:20:43,660 --> 00:20:44,740 keep it. 350 00:20:46,560 --> 00:20:47,720 I don't like Wei Ting Yu. 351 00:20:49,360 --> 00:20:50,560 Even though we're engaged, 352 00:20:50,880 --> 00:20:52,120 I'll never marry him. 353 00:20:52,720 --> 00:20:54,360 You were just testing me? 354 00:20:56,640 --> 00:20:57,960 But even so, 355 00:20:58,960 --> 00:21:00,640 Mother would never agree. 356 00:21:01,780 --> 00:21:03,180 She'll kill me. 357 00:21:03,920 --> 00:21:06,200 I know your mother has been hard on you all these years 358 00:21:06,260 --> 00:21:08,080 because your marriage didn't go as planned. 359 00:21:08,480 --> 00:21:09,920 But whether it's learning painting 360 00:21:10,460 --> 00:21:11,460 or deciding who to marry, 361 00:21:12,200 --> 00:21:14,240 you shouldn't do it just to please her. 362 00:21:15,170 --> 00:21:16,290 You're an adult now. 363 00:21:16,920 --> 00:21:19,220 It's time to start making decisions for your own life. 364 00:21:22,720 --> 00:21:24,660 (Yizhi Hall) 365 00:21:25,200 --> 00:21:28,560 Wei Ting Yu's eyes are blind, and his heart is rotten. 366 00:21:28,680 --> 00:21:30,480 He's absolutely unworthy of Young Lady Zhao. 367 00:21:30,590 --> 00:21:31,850 He may have a thousand flaws, 368 00:21:32,130 --> 00:21:33,990 but he's still the one engaged to Dou Zhao. 369 00:21:34,520 --> 00:21:36,160 He's her fiance, 370 00:21:36,360 --> 00:21:38,330 yet he spoke ill of her behind her back. 371 00:21:38,410 --> 00:21:39,610 His character is deplorable. 372 00:21:39,920 --> 00:21:42,400 Should we warn her about him? 373 00:21:46,280 --> 00:21:47,480 I can't shake the feeling 374 00:21:48,000 --> 00:21:49,240 that Dou Zhao is lying to me. 375 00:21:49,400 --> 00:21:50,480 My burden will be lighter 376 00:21:51,140 --> 00:21:52,580 if you stay away from me. 377 00:21:54,160 --> 00:21:55,270 It's for your own good, 378 00:21:55,760 --> 00:21:56,890 and for mine too. 379 00:21:58,600 --> 00:22:00,350 I have to figure out what's on her mind. 380 00:22:02,200 --> 00:22:04,560 My Lord, there's a eunuch outside asking to see you. 381 00:22:05,560 --> 00:22:07,360 -Let him in. -Yes, My Lord. 382 00:22:11,960 --> 00:22:12,960 My Lord. 383 00:22:17,400 --> 00:22:19,440 Marquis of Jining has accused you of abusing your power 384 00:22:19,520 --> 00:22:20,880 and training him to the point of serious injury. 385 00:22:20,940 --> 00:22:22,660 He's teamed up with several sons of noble families 386 00:22:22,760 --> 00:22:24,650 and filed a formal complaint against you. 387 00:22:27,810 --> 00:22:28,960 Wei Ting Yu 388 00:22:29,700 --> 00:22:30,880 is quite something, isn't he? 389 00:22:32,480 --> 00:22:39,120 Long-lasting... 390 00:22:40,200 --> 00:22:41,920 Bravo! 391 00:22:42,440 --> 00:22:48,000 Short-lived... 392 00:22:48,580 --> 00:22:53,340 Bravo! 393 00:22:54,000 --> 00:22:56,720 In the end, this is still about our marriage alliance. 394 00:22:57,280 --> 00:22:59,800 Song Mo and Minister Dou had a falling-out. 395 00:22:59,940 --> 00:23:02,950 Who could've guessed he'd hold such a grudge and take it out on Pei Jin? 396 00:23:03,990 --> 00:23:07,200 Just look at what he's put him through. 397 00:23:10,280 --> 00:23:12,300 My Lady, why bother stooping to the level 398 00:23:12,440 --> 00:23:14,360 of a mad dog that bites indiscriminately? 399 00:23:14,720 --> 00:23:17,740 If you ask me, Song Mo may have been reinstated, 400 00:23:17,880 --> 00:23:18,960 but he spends all his days 401 00:23:19,040 --> 00:23:21,600 mingling with those opera performers. 402 00:23:21,900 --> 00:23:23,220 What future could someone like that possibly have? 403 00:23:23,300 --> 00:23:24,300 Unbelievable. 404 00:23:24,440 --> 00:23:25,440 And I heard, 405 00:23:25,840 --> 00:23:28,300 he even has those opera singers 406 00:23:28,720 --> 00:23:30,960 -warm his feet at night! -Really? 407 00:23:31,040 --> 00:23:33,240 Bravo! 408 00:23:34,000 --> 00:23:35,000 People come and go here. 409 00:23:35,080 --> 00:23:36,320 Someone might overhear you. 410 00:23:38,810 --> 00:23:40,640 Just ask Master Shi Shu to arrange 411 00:23:40,720 --> 00:23:42,560 (Duke of Jing) a respectable position for Pei Jin 412 00:23:42,880 --> 00:23:44,970 at the Court of Imperial Sacrifices. 413 00:23:45,070 --> 00:23:46,070 For now, 414 00:23:46,440 --> 00:23:48,320 let's focus on getting this marriage settled. 415 00:23:48,450 --> 00:23:50,640 After all, starting a family comes before building a career. 416 00:23:51,320 --> 00:23:54,760 It's no easy task to bring both families together to discuss the engagement, 417 00:23:55,340 --> 00:23:56,340 and look at you, 418 00:23:56,420 --> 00:23:58,180 your mind is entirely on that play. 419 00:23:59,160 --> 00:24:02,540 Even the children lost interest and left. 420 00:24:02,960 --> 00:24:04,800 Bravo! 421 00:24:07,000 --> 00:24:08,000 Young Lady Ming! 422 00:24:08,280 --> 00:24:09,280 Young Lady Ming! 423 00:24:09,460 --> 00:24:10,460 Young Lady Ming, 424 00:24:10,640 --> 00:24:11,920 why are you avoiding me? 425 00:24:12,440 --> 00:24:13,560 My parents are downstairs. 426 00:24:13,720 --> 00:24:14,720 Just go away. 427 00:24:14,920 --> 00:24:17,680 Don't you know how I feel about you? 428 00:24:18,860 --> 00:24:20,450 It's never going to happen between us. 429 00:24:20,560 --> 00:24:22,120 Looks like they really love each other. 430 00:24:23,040 --> 00:24:25,470 Why hasn't Marquis of Jining requested a change in the marriage arrangement? 431 00:24:25,600 --> 00:24:27,480 Him marrying Young Lady Ming would be the perfect solution for everyone. 432 00:24:27,560 --> 00:24:29,240 Wei Ting Zhen has probably shut him down. 433 00:24:29,960 --> 00:24:31,080 If Wei Ting Yu 434 00:24:32,000 --> 00:24:34,080 were the decisive type, 435 00:24:34,640 --> 00:24:37,240 he wouldn't have cowered after just two days on the job. 436 00:24:37,520 --> 00:24:40,570 I've heard that Lord Song had been impeached over his training drills 437 00:24:40,650 --> 00:24:41,910 at the Imperial Guards' camp. 438 00:24:42,120 --> 00:24:43,600 Marquis Wei led the complaint, 439 00:24:43,680 --> 00:24:45,600 claiming he got seriously injured during training. 440 00:24:45,760 --> 00:24:48,630 Not long after Lord Song learned about Marquis Wei's engagement with you, 441 00:24:48,760 --> 00:24:50,760 His Lordship immediately targeted him. 442 00:24:50,840 --> 00:24:52,720 Why do you think he did that, Young Lady? 443 00:24:54,960 --> 00:24:57,880 Are you implying that Song Mo is jealous because of me? 444 00:24:58,200 --> 00:24:59,800 I didn't say that, 445 00:25:00,000 --> 00:25:02,510 but now that you put it that way, it all makes sense to me. 446 00:25:02,840 --> 00:25:03,840 You... 447 00:25:06,980 --> 00:25:09,310 Wei Ting Zhen must've realized they couldn't curry favor with Song Mo, 448 00:25:09,420 --> 00:25:11,000 so now she's pushing for the wedding. 449 00:25:11,640 --> 00:25:14,380 I had hoped that earning the first place on the etiquette competition 450 00:25:14,470 --> 00:25:17,100 might earn me an appointment as a female official by His Majesty. 451 00:25:17,200 --> 00:25:19,520 That way, I'd be stationed in Liaodong for three to five years, 452 00:25:19,600 --> 00:25:21,390 and the engagement could quietly fall apart. 453 00:25:21,780 --> 00:25:23,580 -Who would've known... -I can walk on my own. 454 00:25:31,240 --> 00:25:32,250 Young Lady Zhao, 455 00:25:32,320 --> 00:25:34,360 instead of enjoying the opera, you've come here. 456 00:25:34,480 --> 00:25:36,600 Are you meeting your lover in secret? 457 00:25:37,600 --> 00:25:39,030 My Lord, I heard you can't sleep 458 00:25:39,320 --> 00:25:41,720 without having an opera performer warm your feet every night. 459 00:25:41,820 --> 00:25:42,860 Cold feet at night? 460 00:25:43,050 --> 00:25:44,810 That's a sign of kidney yang deficiency. 461 00:25:47,200 --> 00:25:48,950 You really ought to take care of yourself. 462 00:25:52,440 --> 00:25:53,600 Go, go. 463 00:25:57,800 --> 00:26:00,800 Marquis of Jining is bedridden from his training, 464 00:26:01,120 --> 00:26:03,130 and you didn't show the slightest concern for him. 465 00:26:03,540 --> 00:26:04,540 Instead, 466 00:26:05,380 --> 00:26:06,820 you're worried about me? 467 00:26:13,080 --> 00:26:15,000 Are you really going to marry Wei Ting Yu? 468 00:26:16,600 --> 00:26:19,600 Do you really need a singer's song to lull you to sleep every night? 469 00:26:22,280 --> 00:26:25,240 My little act can't possibly fool you. 470 00:26:31,080 --> 00:26:32,080 But you still haven't 471 00:26:33,040 --> 00:26:34,600 answered my question. 472 00:26:50,280 --> 00:26:52,080 Why are you running away? 473 00:26:55,560 --> 00:26:56,990 What the hell are you doing? 474 00:27:01,480 --> 00:27:03,200 Young Lady Zhao, are you alright? 475 00:27:04,160 --> 00:27:06,800 How dare a nobleman like you bully a defenseless young woman! 476 00:27:19,320 --> 00:27:20,320 Defenseless young woman? 477 00:27:20,980 --> 00:27:24,100 That's not how you described her the other day. 478 00:27:24,880 --> 00:27:25,880 I... 479 00:27:28,200 --> 00:27:29,200 What did I say? 480 00:27:29,360 --> 00:27:30,640 What I said isn't important. 481 00:27:30,720 --> 00:27:33,180 What matters is that I saw you bullying her. 482 00:27:35,540 --> 00:27:36,540 Why are you snickering? 483 00:27:38,520 --> 00:27:40,400 Young Lady Zhao, don't be afraid. 484 00:27:41,140 --> 00:27:42,420 In broad daylight... 485 00:27:42,670 --> 00:27:43,670 No, 486 00:27:44,120 --> 00:27:45,160 under the bright moon, 487 00:27:46,440 --> 00:27:48,080 he wouldn't dare act improperly. 488 00:27:51,310 --> 00:27:52,960 What are you trying to do? 489 00:27:57,620 --> 00:27:58,620 Just wait and see. 490 00:28:09,000 --> 00:28:10,000 Lecher! 491 00:28:12,760 --> 00:28:14,800 -Young Lady Zhao... -Young Master Wei. 492 00:28:15,430 --> 00:28:16,430 Please come with me. 493 00:28:21,320 --> 00:28:22,960 Alright. 494 00:28:23,440 --> 00:28:24,440 My Lord, 495 00:28:25,040 --> 00:28:26,420 there's just the two of us here, 496 00:28:26,980 --> 00:28:28,540 so, I'll just speak plainly. 497 00:28:28,960 --> 00:28:30,320 -I... -Say no more. 498 00:28:30,840 --> 00:28:32,420 I know you want to confess your love. 499 00:28:32,960 --> 00:28:35,440 You had your mother sign the marriage contract with my family, 500 00:28:35,600 --> 00:28:38,450 and you even fought to take first place on the etiquette competition for me. 501 00:28:39,520 --> 00:28:40,720 For you? 502 00:28:40,900 --> 00:28:43,260 That's right. I know your feelings for me run deep. 503 00:28:43,740 --> 00:28:45,060 I've seen it clearly. 504 00:28:45,360 --> 00:28:46,560 But the more devoted you are, 505 00:28:46,640 --> 00:28:49,420 the more uneasy I feel because the one I love is Young Lady... 506 00:28:51,200 --> 00:28:52,200 Why did you kick me? 507 00:28:53,290 --> 00:28:55,520 I get it. When it comes to this relationship, 508 00:28:55,720 --> 00:28:57,600 I've wronged you, I'm at fault. 509 00:28:57,680 --> 00:28:59,320 Hit me and scold me all you want. 510 00:28:59,400 --> 00:29:00,400 But love... 511 00:29:00,600 --> 00:29:01,720 Love is unpredictable. 512 00:29:01,800 --> 00:29:03,760 Even if you have me in name, you'll never have my love. 513 00:29:03,840 --> 00:29:04,840 Enough! 514 00:29:09,360 --> 00:29:11,120 I know you don't love me, 515 00:29:11,470 --> 00:29:12,830 and I know you love someone else. 516 00:29:13,330 --> 00:29:15,530 So why not break the engagement and marry her instead? 517 00:29:16,000 --> 00:29:18,720 Marriage is determined by the will of the parents. 518 00:29:19,640 --> 00:29:20,840 With both my parents gone, 519 00:29:21,200 --> 00:29:22,680 my elder sister has taken their place, 520 00:29:22,770 --> 00:29:24,100 and I dare not disobey her. 521 00:29:25,160 --> 00:29:27,080 I know this is unfair to you, 522 00:29:28,160 --> 00:29:29,640 and even more so to the one I love. 523 00:29:30,730 --> 00:29:33,010 If only Master Shi Shu could step in, 524 00:29:35,880 --> 00:29:37,500 wouldn't that make things much simpler? 525 00:29:38,320 --> 00:29:40,050 You and Dou Ming are so deeply in love, 526 00:29:40,360 --> 00:29:41,610 yet you are gutless to disobey them 527 00:29:41,690 --> 00:29:43,240 while expecting me to do so instead. 528 00:29:43,640 --> 00:29:45,730 If I were Dou Ming, I would've slapped you. 529 00:29:46,990 --> 00:29:47,990 Very well. 530 00:29:49,490 --> 00:29:50,890 Since you can't make up your mind, 531 00:29:51,920 --> 00:29:54,000 let's have our families proceed with tradition 532 00:29:54,070 --> 00:29:55,480 and perform a divination then. 533 00:29:56,890 --> 00:29:57,890 Perform a divination? 534 00:29:58,680 --> 00:30:01,040 I... I don't think we need to rush things. 535 00:30:01,880 --> 00:30:04,280 Let me discuss this with my sister first. 536 00:30:04,500 --> 00:30:06,420 We should consider it carefully. 537 00:30:06,800 --> 00:30:07,800 Now, if you'll excuse me. 538 00:30:10,800 --> 00:30:12,120 Divination my foot! 539 00:30:12,640 --> 00:30:14,540 Wei Ting Yu is all talk and no action. 540 00:30:14,620 --> 00:30:15,620 How spineless! 541 00:30:16,080 --> 00:30:17,800 No wonder Lord Song despises him so much. 542 00:30:17,880 --> 00:30:19,280 Even I feel like punching him. 543 00:30:19,380 --> 00:30:21,520 Passive, indecisive, and completely irresponsible, 544 00:30:21,600 --> 00:30:23,000 leaving all the hard choices to a woman. 545 00:30:23,080 --> 00:30:24,960 What a pampered personality, clearly raised among women. 546 00:30:25,030 --> 00:30:26,390 Absolutely unreliable. 547 00:30:27,680 --> 00:30:29,380 I wonder what Dou Ming thinks of this. 548 00:30:29,580 --> 00:30:31,780 I've sent someone to keep an eye on Young Lady Ming. 549 00:30:32,360 --> 00:30:35,440 But are you really going to leave things to fate 550 00:30:35,780 --> 00:30:37,420 and follow through with the divination? 551 00:30:37,880 --> 00:30:38,880 Fate? 552 00:30:41,800 --> 00:30:43,160 Fate is wonderful. 553 00:30:43,720 --> 00:30:46,360 Fate is something no one can defy. 554 00:30:50,960 --> 00:30:52,760 Just as you suspected, My Lord. 555 00:30:53,240 --> 00:30:56,200 Young Lady Zhao doesn't really want to marry Wei Ting Yu. 556 00:30:56,320 --> 00:30:58,320 She's just putting on a show. 557 00:30:59,280 --> 00:31:01,240 I'll let her finish her performance then. 558 00:31:07,280 --> 00:31:10,030 These memorials were submitted by Marquis of Jining and Duke of Jing 559 00:31:10,320 --> 00:31:11,840 over the past few days. 560 00:31:12,760 --> 00:31:13,920 Tell Wei Ting Yu this, 561 00:31:14,650 --> 00:31:15,960 he can come plead his case 562 00:31:16,200 --> 00:31:17,880 after he masters archery and horsemanship, 563 00:31:17,960 --> 00:31:19,920 and proves himself a proper marquis. 564 00:31:20,600 --> 00:31:22,060 From now on, 565 00:31:22,780 --> 00:31:24,300 his memorials need not be presented. 566 00:31:24,960 --> 00:31:25,960 Yes, Your Majesty. 567 00:31:26,600 --> 00:31:27,600 Your Majesty, 568 00:31:27,880 --> 00:31:29,600 Song Mo holds a critical position in the Imperial Guard, 569 00:31:29,670 --> 00:31:31,280 yet he has been spending his nights in opera houses, 570 00:31:31,390 --> 00:31:33,270 often disturbing respectable women. 571 00:31:33,680 --> 00:31:36,320 Such behavior tarnishes the court's reputation. 572 00:31:36,960 --> 00:31:39,120 However, Song Mo has indeed rectified the lax discipline 573 00:31:39,200 --> 00:31:40,840 within the Imperial Guards. 574 00:31:40,920 --> 00:31:43,550 With your family's daughter and Marquis of Jining already engaged, 575 00:31:43,860 --> 00:31:44,860 Minister Dou, 576 00:31:45,360 --> 00:31:47,440 could your comments right now be driven by personal grievances? 577 00:31:47,520 --> 00:31:48,520 You... 578 00:31:51,400 --> 00:31:52,680 No man is without flaws. 579 00:31:53,440 --> 00:31:54,960 Since he has set aside past grievances 580 00:31:55,360 --> 00:31:56,880 and devoted himself to the court, 581 00:31:57,670 --> 00:31:58,670 I am pleased. 582 00:32:00,120 --> 00:32:01,460 You two, 583 00:32:01,800 --> 00:32:04,200 as in-laws in private 584 00:32:04,440 --> 00:32:07,200 and colleagues at work, 585 00:32:07,800 --> 00:32:11,240 should not stoop to mutual accusations before me over such trivial matters. 586 00:32:12,920 --> 00:32:14,680 I'm sorry, Your Majesty. 587 00:32:21,520 --> 00:32:23,640 Order within the family leads to order in governance, 588 00:32:23,720 --> 00:32:25,450 which then leads to peace in the realm. 589 00:32:26,080 --> 00:32:27,080 Without a family, 590 00:32:27,410 --> 00:32:29,410 a man is like a kite with a broken string, 591 00:32:29,860 --> 00:32:30,980 aimless and unsteady. 592 00:32:31,320 --> 00:32:32,480 Be it Yan Tang, 593 00:32:32,880 --> 00:32:35,160 the Dou family, or the Wei family, all must uphold propriety. 594 00:32:36,320 --> 00:32:38,520 Let there be no more scandals like the Wu family's, 595 00:32:39,570 --> 00:32:42,570 which made the court a laughing stock among the people. 596 00:32:43,210 --> 00:32:44,380 I shall obey, Your Majesty. 597 00:32:44,560 --> 00:32:45,560 Yes, Your Majesty. 598 00:32:51,200 --> 00:32:52,200 She's sick? 599 00:32:53,000 --> 00:32:55,680 She just agreed to the divination ritual a few days ago. 600 00:32:55,960 --> 00:32:57,200 How did she suddenly fall ill? 601 00:32:57,280 --> 00:32:59,720 Young Lady Zhao said she caught a chill due to the colder weather. 602 00:32:59,800 --> 00:33:00,880 Her energy seems fine, 603 00:33:01,210 --> 00:33:02,650 but her forehead is still burning, 604 00:33:02,840 --> 00:33:04,090 and she can't get out of bed. 605 00:33:04,200 --> 00:33:05,200 Has a doctor been called? 606 00:33:05,280 --> 00:33:06,320 Take good care of her. 607 00:33:06,480 --> 00:33:07,840 Don't let it turn into something serious. 608 00:33:07,920 --> 00:33:08,920 Yes, Master. 609 00:33:12,160 --> 00:33:13,640 Shou Gu agreeing to the divination 610 00:33:13,720 --> 00:33:14,960 means she's finally come around 611 00:33:15,040 --> 00:33:16,950 and isn't so resistant to the marriage anymore. 612 00:33:17,120 --> 00:33:19,320 Why do you still look so troubled? 613 00:33:20,760 --> 00:33:21,760 Nothing. 614 00:33:22,160 --> 00:33:23,240 I was just thinking, 615 00:33:23,640 --> 00:33:25,080 since this is a divination ritual, 616 00:33:25,880 --> 00:33:28,710 wouldn't her falling ill at this time be considered inauspicious? 617 00:33:29,440 --> 00:33:31,000 Their birth charts have already been checked. 618 00:33:31,080 --> 00:33:33,480 Burning the tortoise shells is just a formality. 619 00:33:37,200 --> 00:33:38,400 Master and Madam, 620 00:33:39,690 --> 00:33:41,170 the Duchess of Jing has arrived. 621 00:33:45,240 --> 00:33:47,640 This is Master Ma, the most renowned diviner in the capital. 622 00:33:48,100 --> 00:33:50,500 He's provided guidance to many noble families. 623 00:33:54,400 --> 00:33:55,870 You may go. 624 00:34:01,320 --> 00:34:02,320 Ming? 625 00:34:03,240 --> 00:34:04,240 Ming? 626 00:34:05,640 --> 00:34:06,640 Ming? 627 00:34:11,219 --> 00:34:12,219 Ming. 628 00:34:13,340 --> 00:34:14,659 What are you doing here? 629 00:34:15,239 --> 00:34:17,280 You weren't replying to my letters. 630 00:34:17,360 --> 00:34:18,440 I had to come see you. 631 00:34:18,520 --> 00:34:20,760 -Go home, I don't want to see you. -Don't push me. 632 00:34:21,790 --> 00:34:22,790 Are you hurt? 633 00:34:24,679 --> 00:34:26,400 -Are you alright? -I'm fine. 634 00:34:27,199 --> 00:34:28,770 Our family just dealt with a scandal recently. 635 00:34:28,850 --> 00:34:30,880 If someone sees you, 636 00:34:31,639 --> 00:34:32,929 you'll face punishment too. 637 00:34:34,020 --> 00:34:35,219 So, you're worried about me? 638 00:34:40,840 --> 00:34:42,719 -How did it go? -Wei Ting Yu wasn't there. 639 00:34:42,840 --> 00:34:45,480 Apparently, he and Duke of Jing don't believe in divination. 640 00:34:46,560 --> 00:34:48,810 He's probably trying to figure out a plan to avoid this. 641 00:34:49,500 --> 00:34:52,280 -What about the divination ritual? -Wei Ting Zhen said as his sister, 642 00:34:52,360 --> 00:34:53,750 she could handle it on his behalf. 643 00:34:55,400 --> 00:34:57,600 Tell Mr. Chen and Su Lan to proceed. 644 00:35:17,440 --> 00:35:19,000 Don't worry, Ming. 645 00:35:19,200 --> 00:35:21,520 Everyone's in the main house burning tortoise shells for the divination. 646 00:35:21,600 --> 00:35:22,600 No one will come here. 647 00:35:23,040 --> 00:35:25,700 I just want to tell you something. Once I'm done, I'll leave. 648 00:35:27,240 --> 00:35:28,640 They're already performing the divination. 649 00:35:28,720 --> 00:35:29,720 What more can you say? 650 00:35:29,920 --> 00:35:31,570 Whatever it is, I don't want to hear it. 651 00:35:32,160 --> 00:35:33,840 -Just go! -Ming. 652 00:35:34,000 --> 00:35:35,480 My sister wanted that, not me. 653 00:35:35,560 --> 00:35:36,560 I... 654 00:35:43,520 --> 00:35:45,520 Give it back! 655 00:35:46,160 --> 00:35:47,600 The red beans grow in the southern land, 656 00:35:47,690 --> 00:35:49,340 sprouting with the arrival of spring. 657 00:35:56,960 --> 00:35:57,960 Look at this. 658 00:36:09,640 --> 00:36:11,040 We clearly love each other. 659 00:36:11,920 --> 00:36:12,920 Why won't you... 660 00:36:15,000 --> 00:36:16,440 I've asked around. 661 00:36:16,840 --> 00:36:19,640 Other than reciting poetry and painting, 662 00:36:20,520 --> 00:36:21,520 your favorite pastime 663 00:36:21,910 --> 00:36:24,030 is frequenting the brothel to indulge in debauchery. 664 00:36:24,360 --> 00:36:26,760 At home, you're surrounded by countless beautiful maids. 665 00:36:27,030 --> 00:36:28,080 Even when painting, 666 00:36:28,160 --> 00:36:30,420 you need several attendants just to prepare the ink. 667 00:36:30,720 --> 00:36:31,920 Why bother coming to see me? 668 00:36:40,600 --> 00:36:43,320 I swear by the heavens and the earth, I, Wei Ting Yu, vow to dismiss 669 00:36:43,600 --> 00:36:46,120 all the maids in my house 670 00:36:46,300 --> 00:36:48,000 and never step foot in a brothel again. 671 00:36:48,280 --> 00:36:49,280 From now on, 672 00:36:50,920 --> 00:36:52,440 my brush will paint only Dou Ming. 673 00:36:53,400 --> 00:36:54,400 Should I break this vow, 674 00:36:54,720 --> 00:36:57,030 may swords pierce my heart, and may I die miserably. 675 00:36:58,920 --> 00:37:00,410 I haven't even agreed to anything. 676 00:37:01,120 --> 00:37:02,600 Why make such a drastic oath? 677 00:37:07,740 --> 00:37:08,780 Do you believe me or not? 678 00:37:12,420 --> 00:37:13,980 Even if you really mean that, 679 00:37:14,880 --> 00:37:16,680 you wouldn't dare disobey your sister. 680 00:37:17,840 --> 00:37:19,770 And I don't want to embarrass my family either. 681 00:37:21,500 --> 00:37:22,500 Don't worry. 682 00:37:22,840 --> 00:37:23,920 I've come up with a plan. 683 00:37:24,640 --> 00:37:25,880 Let me show you something. 684 00:37:27,400 --> 00:37:30,200 Guards, catch the thief! 685 00:37:30,280 --> 00:37:31,680 -Go! -Thief! 686 00:37:31,840 --> 00:37:34,560 -Guards! Help! -Ming, you have to see this. 687 00:37:38,160 --> 00:37:40,400 Catch the thief! Search the houses! 688 00:37:41,040 --> 00:37:42,880 Don't let him get away! 689 00:37:43,360 --> 00:37:45,020 A thief in broad daylight? How is that possible? 690 00:37:45,100 --> 00:37:47,660 Master, I saw him ran straight into the inner house. 691 00:37:47,960 --> 00:37:49,040 We're chasing him now. 692 00:37:49,120 --> 00:37:51,280 Go check on Ming and Shou Gu now! 693 00:37:52,080 --> 00:37:53,760 Yes, we have to check on Ming. 694 00:37:54,640 --> 00:37:56,480 Lady Wei, let's find someplace to hide. 695 00:37:56,760 --> 00:37:58,320 How has the capital come to this? 696 00:37:58,560 --> 00:38:00,200 How are we supposed to hide from a thief? 697 00:38:00,350 --> 00:38:01,350 This is absurd! 698 00:38:02,600 --> 00:38:04,240 -Go! -Take a look at this pouch. 699 00:38:04,320 --> 00:38:05,980 Not now! You have to go! 700 00:38:06,040 --> 00:38:08,800 -But you haven't looked at the pouch. -Now is not the time for that! 701 00:38:09,040 --> 00:38:11,080 -Go! -Search that place! 702 00:38:11,240 --> 00:38:13,120 -Hurry! -Remember to look inside the pouch! 703 00:38:15,920 --> 00:38:17,600 Young Lady! 704 00:38:18,600 --> 00:38:20,560 -Young Lady Ming, are you alright? -Yes. 705 00:38:41,360 --> 00:38:42,840 As expected, it's exactly the same. 706 00:38:43,160 --> 00:38:44,640 Another "great fortune" prediction. 707 00:38:44,960 --> 00:38:46,400 If I were to truly believe in this, 708 00:38:46,480 --> 00:38:48,880 I'd probably end up with another arrow straight to the heart. 709 00:39:03,280 --> 00:39:04,280 Go. 710 00:39:06,480 --> 00:39:07,480 Great misfortune. 711 00:39:08,840 --> 00:39:10,440 She even pretended there was a thief. 712 00:39:10,720 --> 00:39:13,980 Does she really think a petty trick like this could break off the engagement? 713 00:39:14,480 --> 00:39:16,030 She has no respect for gods or spirits. 714 00:39:16,110 --> 00:39:17,440 No wonder she lost her mother. 715 00:39:17,520 --> 00:39:19,240 Good thing you were cautious 716 00:39:19,440 --> 00:39:22,550 and prepared a few tortoise shells. 717 00:39:23,480 --> 00:39:25,280 Experience triumphs, after all. 718 00:39:25,400 --> 00:39:26,840 The moment she agreed to the divination, 719 00:39:26,920 --> 00:39:28,800 I knew she'd pull a stunt like this. 720 00:39:31,040 --> 00:39:32,040 Someone's here. 721 00:39:32,950 --> 00:39:34,900 Could she have come back? Hurry! 722 00:39:44,720 --> 00:39:45,720 Ming? 723 00:40:07,280 --> 00:40:08,280 Why... 724 00:40:09,640 --> 00:40:12,040 How could she... Great misfortune? 725 00:40:13,080 --> 00:40:15,450 Since when did Ming start meddling with this? 726 00:40:16,600 --> 00:40:18,490 Hurry and switch it back. Don't let Ming... 727 00:40:19,600 --> 00:40:21,560 Ming took the tongs with her. 728 00:40:21,900 --> 00:40:23,220 Use your hands then. 729 00:40:24,920 --> 00:40:26,120 It's scorching hot, Madam. 730 00:40:26,200 --> 00:40:27,840 Useless thing! I'll do it myself. 731 00:40:27,920 --> 00:40:30,120 Careful, Madam! Careful! 732 00:40:30,280 --> 00:40:31,280 Hurry! 733 00:40:32,040 --> 00:40:33,040 Got it. 734 00:40:34,120 --> 00:40:36,160 They're back. Come on. 735 00:40:36,720 --> 00:40:39,760 It seems some of the guests in the outer houses 736 00:40:39,880 --> 00:40:42,160 mistook someone for a thief and spread the false alarm. 737 00:40:43,080 --> 00:40:44,860 My apologies for alarming you, Lady Wei. 738 00:40:45,480 --> 00:40:47,110 I just hope it didn't disrupt the ritual. 739 00:40:48,040 --> 00:40:49,080 A water-element male paired with a metal-element female, 740 00:40:49,200 --> 00:40:51,560 and there are no cracks on the shell. 741 00:40:51,740 --> 00:40:53,500 This is a most auspicious sign! 742 00:40:54,040 --> 00:40:56,600 Their matrimony will bring wealth and successful career. 743 00:40:56,720 --> 00:40:57,720 What about children? 744 00:40:57,800 --> 00:40:59,560 The matter of heirs is the most important. 745 00:40:59,720 --> 00:41:01,950 They will have many children and a flourishing lineage. 746 00:41:02,220 --> 00:41:05,310 This union will be a blessing for both families! 747 00:41:06,310 --> 00:41:07,310 Wonderful! 748 00:41:07,400 --> 00:41:10,200 I say we should finalize this as soon as possible. 749 00:41:10,560 --> 00:41:12,480 There's an auspicious date next month. 750 00:41:13,000 --> 00:41:14,480 As the lady of the house, 751 00:41:14,540 --> 00:41:16,260 I've already prepared the dowry gifts. 752 00:41:25,080 --> 00:41:27,160 After all that trouble, it still came out as "great fortune." 753 00:41:27,240 --> 00:41:28,240 How frustrating. 754 00:41:30,480 --> 00:41:32,200 She's here. I'll explain to you later. 755 00:41:32,680 --> 00:41:34,320 -Just do as I told you. -Yes, Young Lady. 756 00:41:38,940 --> 00:41:40,100 Lady Wei, please wait. 757 00:41:41,640 --> 00:41:42,640 Lady Wei. 758 00:41:42,920 --> 00:41:43,920 Weren't you unwell? 759 00:41:44,920 --> 00:41:48,000 I realize now I've been rude in the past. 760 00:41:48,520 --> 00:41:51,680 These fresh lilies just arrived from Jiangnan. 761 00:41:52,030 --> 00:41:53,030 They're a small gesture 762 00:41:53,730 --> 00:41:54,730 to make amends 763 00:41:55,320 --> 00:41:57,280 and wish for harmony. 764 00:41:57,450 --> 00:41:59,730 I sincerely hope we can have the wedding soon. 765 00:42:00,680 --> 00:42:02,000 It seems falling ill 766 00:42:02,280 --> 00:42:03,680 has done wonders for your attitude. 767 00:42:05,720 --> 00:42:06,760 Thank you. 768 00:42:14,960 --> 00:42:16,840 Wang Ying Xue thinks she's so clever, 769 00:42:18,160 --> 00:42:20,040 so I have to stay one step ahead of her. 770 00:42:20,280 --> 00:42:22,470 The divination results don't matter. 771 00:42:22,920 --> 00:42:24,010 What matters 772 00:42:24,200 --> 00:42:25,930 is planting doubt in Wei Ting Zhen's mind. 773 00:42:26,160 --> 00:42:27,860 Wei Ting Zhen already has her suspicions. 774 00:42:27,940 --> 00:42:29,660 With you suddenly being so friendly, 775 00:42:29,840 --> 00:42:31,240 she's bound to investigate it. 776 00:42:31,320 --> 00:42:33,040 So, if she investigates, 777 00:42:33,320 --> 00:42:34,710 what exactly will she find out? 778 00:42:35,470 --> 00:42:36,930 That's where you two come in. 779 00:42:37,000 --> 00:42:38,810 I'll need your help to put on a convincing show. 780 00:42:53,640 --> 00:42:57,080 When Dou Zhao marries into your family, 781 00:42:57,160 --> 00:42:59,680 all her assets will naturally be under your control. 782 00:42:59,760 --> 00:43:01,560 I have only one wish, 783 00:43:01,760 --> 00:43:03,400 that is, to see the one I love 784 00:43:03,520 --> 00:43:05,380 to get what she wishes for, even just once. 785 00:43:05,640 --> 00:43:06,640 Wait!