1 00:00:06,010 --> 00:00:16,030 Timing and Subtitles by the "Are You My Soulmate?" Team @ Viki 2 00:00:29,350 --> 00:00:33,330 (song title) 3 00:00:33,330 --> 00:00:39,780 ♫ Flowers falling by the river again Turning the clear waves red ♫ 4 00:00:39,780 --> 00:00:45,600 ♫ Sparrows singing in celebration ♫ 5 00:00:46,290 --> 00:00:52,830 ♫ Calm years pass by the silent bustling city Sitting at home ♫ 6 00:00:52,830 --> 00:00:58,550 ♫ No one knows love's outline like I do ♫ 7 00:00:58,550 --> 00:01:05,000 ♫ If one day the river breeze blows again ♫ 8 00:01:05,000 --> 00:01:11,470 ♫ I won't be a mere reflection in the mirror ♫ 9 00:01:11,470 --> 00:01:17,980 ♫ Dreams can shatter; Memories remain ♫ 10 00:01:17,980 --> 00:01:21,230 ♫ Rich fragrance aids; Light ink writes ♫ 11 00:01:21,230 --> 00:01:28,690 ♫ In the deep red windows lies mundane dust ♫ 12 00:01:33,390 --> 00:01:41,000 Are You the One 13 00:01:41,000 --> 00:01:44,080 Episode 16 14 00:02:10,460 --> 00:02:13,400 Honey, you've changed. Why aren't you soaking? 15 00:02:14,220 --> 00:02:18,240 I'm a little drunk. I need to rest for a while. 16 00:02:18,990 --> 00:02:20,730 Honey. 17 00:02:21,990 --> 00:02:26,150 This peaceful and quiet time feels somewhat unreal 18 00:02:26,150 --> 00:02:28,950 compared to the recent days. 19 00:02:29,800 --> 00:02:32,480 It's good that it's finally over. 20 00:02:35,260 --> 00:02:37,877 Spending time with you these days, 21 00:02:37,877 --> 00:02:42,360 I feel that you are much more responsible and ambitious than I imagined. 22 00:02:42,360 --> 00:02:44,140 When we were in Lingquan Town, 23 00:02:44,140 --> 00:02:48,450 I really thought you were a Go enthusiast without care about the family. 24 00:02:50,820 --> 00:02:55,230 Though I am the ninth child in the family, 25 00:02:56,040 --> 00:02:58,890 I am the only legitimate son. 26 00:02:58,890 --> 00:03:03,960 When my father was alive, he had high hopes for me. 27 00:03:03,960 --> 00:03:08,470 My aunts and brothers were waiting to see if I was worthy 28 00:03:08,470 --> 00:03:10,910 of taking on the family business. 29 00:03:11,670 --> 00:03:15,860 I don't remember all that now. 30 00:03:17,670 --> 00:03:19,930 Before I was born, 31 00:03:19,930 --> 00:03:23,420 Mother had a hard time at home, 32 00:03:23,420 --> 00:03:26,010 suffering and enduring much hardship. 33 00:03:26,010 --> 00:03:28,040 After I was born, 34 00:03:28,040 --> 00:03:32,420 she endured even more, keeping a low profile 35 00:03:32,420 --> 00:03:36,690 and being extremely careful to ensure I grew up safely. 36 00:03:36,690 --> 00:03:41,080 Over the years, Mother must have had a very tough time. 37 00:03:41,080 --> 00:03:42,720 Yes. 38 00:03:44,220 --> 00:03:47,240 I can only be a good legitimate son, 39 00:03:47,240 --> 00:03:51,320 making no mistakes, to be recognized by everyone, 40 00:03:51,320 --> 00:03:54,140 and to be worthy of her hard work. 41 00:03:55,040 --> 00:03:57,940 You're still young, bearing the weight of this family. 42 00:03:57,940 --> 00:04:00,670 Isn't it exhausting? 43 00:04:02,870 --> 00:04:05,410 But with you by my side, 44 00:04:05,410 --> 00:04:07,820 I don't feel as tired. 45 00:04:08,430 --> 00:04:11,140 Looks like I'm your lucky star. 46 00:04:11,140 --> 00:04:13,310 How will you thank me? 47 00:05:33,010 --> 00:05:34,880 What's wrong, honey? 48 00:05:34,880 --> 00:05:38,560 I think I might've strained the injury. 49 00:05:38,560 --> 00:05:41,600 Does the hot spring help? I'll try. 50 00:05:59,000 --> 00:06:02,720 Honey, enjoy the soak. I'll go change first. 51 00:06:23,250 --> 00:06:27,460 Well. Sorry to interrupt your pleasant time, 52 00:06:27,460 --> 00:06:31,600 but there's an urgent matter. You need to return. 53 00:06:31,600 --> 00:06:33,360 I understand. 54 00:06:41,390 --> 00:06:44,570 My husband is changing. Physician Zhao, please wait a moment. 55 00:06:44,570 --> 00:06:48,300 The military affairs are pressing, so I have to disturb you. 56 00:06:48,300 --> 00:06:50,430 That's more important. 57 00:06:50,430 --> 00:06:54,230 Ms. Liu, you look quite well. 58 00:06:54,230 --> 00:06:59,370 It seems the hot spring in this valley is indeed very effective. 59 00:07:00,120 --> 00:07:03,640 After soaking, I feel my hands are much stronger. 60 00:07:03,640 --> 00:07:05,330 Don't get too happy too soon. 61 00:07:05,330 --> 00:07:08,440 Severe injuries like yours still take time to recover. 62 00:07:08,440 --> 00:07:12,370 If you use too much force, it might aggravate the old injuries. 63 00:07:13,200 --> 00:07:15,080 How is he? 64 00:07:15,080 --> 00:07:18,640 After soaking in the hot spring and drinking the wine you taught me to make, 65 00:07:18,640 --> 00:07:21,270 he looks much better. 66 00:07:21,270 --> 00:07:23,370 The medicinal wine is so effective. 67 00:07:23,370 --> 00:07:26,740 Tomorrow I'll make another batch of herbs for him. 68 00:07:26,740 --> 00:07:29,440 A whole batch seems excessive. 69 00:07:29,440 --> 00:07:30,650 Is there something wrong? 70 00:07:30,650 --> 00:07:33,760 He drinks so fast. He might want more. 71 00:07:38,560 --> 00:07:43,050 May I ask how much did he drink? 72 00:07:44,710 --> 00:07:47,910 Just that pot. He drank the whole pot. 73 00:07:47,910 --> 00:07:49,850 Did he drink it all? 74 00:07:55,320 --> 00:08:00,170 Did he...have any reactions? 75 00:08:01,990 --> 00:08:06,790 His face was red. He was sweating profusely. 76 00:08:06,790 --> 00:08:09,250 But sweating after drinking is normal. 77 00:08:10,960 --> 00:08:15,990 Ms. Liu, I didn't make it clear earlier. 78 00:08:15,990 --> 00:08:18,540 Though this medicinal wine helps with qi and blood, 79 00:08:18,540 --> 00:08:20,350 it shouldn't be consumed in excess. 80 00:08:20,350 --> 00:08:25,640 Normally, this much daily is sufficient. 81 00:08:25,640 --> 00:08:28,470 What happens if you drink too much? 82 00:08:30,960 --> 00:08:33,160 As you mentioned. 83 00:08:33,160 --> 00:08:37,340 Red face and sweating. It depletes vital energy 84 00:08:37,340 --> 00:08:40,110 and is bad for the body. 85 00:08:47,160 --> 00:08:50,180 Come on. Prepare the horse. 86 00:08:50,180 --> 00:08:51,590 Take the madam back. 87 00:08:51,590 --> 00:08:53,230 Yes. 88 00:08:58,110 --> 00:09:01,980 You go down first. I'll be there soon. 89 00:09:07,500 --> 00:09:12,280 There's something I haven't told you. 90 00:09:12,280 --> 00:09:14,790 If you're upset, it's fine if you don't tell me. 91 00:09:14,790 --> 00:09:16,550 Not the same. 92 00:09:20,040 --> 00:09:21,450 Give me some time. 93 00:09:21,450 --> 00:09:26,070 Once the war is over, when we return, I'll tell you everything. 94 00:09:26,870 --> 00:09:28,850 The wine is good. 95 00:10:25,470 --> 00:10:27,110 My Lord. 96 00:10:29,470 --> 00:10:32,020 After all night, A Gushan has finally spoken. 97 00:10:32,020 --> 00:10:34,540 But he says he won't confess unless he sees you. 98 00:10:34,540 --> 00:10:36,080 Let's go. 99 00:10:41,400 --> 00:10:43,020 I heard you wanted to see me. 100 00:10:43,020 --> 00:10:44,990 Cui Xingzhou. 101 00:10:48,110 --> 00:10:49,780 Cui Xingzhou. 102 00:10:49,780 --> 00:10:54,980 I command elite troops, far superior to your troops. 103 00:10:54,980 --> 00:10:58,560 Yet, I was defeated by you due to a single mistake. 104 00:10:58,560 --> 00:11:04,630 I'm not here today to listen to your grievances about the defeat. 105 00:11:04,630 --> 00:11:07,680 If you haven't figured out what you need to confess, 106 00:11:07,680 --> 00:11:10,730 I have time to wait for you to think it through. 107 00:11:10,730 --> 00:11:13,650 This battle wasn't a provocation from my side. 108 00:11:15,260 --> 00:11:18,180 The events have unfolded to this point. 109 00:11:18,180 --> 00:11:21,990 The officials of your country are also to blame. 110 00:11:26,960 --> 00:11:28,600 You're here. 111 00:11:33,710 --> 00:11:36,150 I came to see you and the child. 112 00:11:36,150 --> 00:11:37,980 How are you? 113 00:11:39,110 --> 00:11:43,340 Childbirth is like walking on the edge of the underworld. 114 00:11:44,700 --> 00:11:49,650 Ms. Lin. I have something to ask you. 115 00:11:51,870 --> 00:11:56,430 If I tell you the truth, can you ensure I won't die? 116 00:11:56,430 --> 00:11:58,460 The decision is up to His Majesty. 117 00:11:58,460 --> 00:12:01,460 I will report what you say truthfully. 118 00:12:01,460 --> 00:12:06,650 If everything you say is true, you might receive a lighter punishment. 119 00:12:07,530 --> 00:12:09,290 Good. 120 00:12:10,830 --> 00:12:12,530 I'll speak. 121 00:12:14,560 --> 00:12:17,290 I was the adopted son of the former Wolf Lord. 122 00:12:18,080 --> 00:12:24,680 To obtain the boundless wealth of the western tribes, 123 00:12:24,680 --> 00:12:27,020 I killed him. 124 00:12:30,310 --> 00:12:32,640 The former Wolf Lord is dead now. 125 00:12:32,640 --> 00:12:38,850 The western tribes and Mount Tiebei are now under my control. 126 00:12:38,850 --> 00:12:42,610 So you are the new Wolf Lord. Nice to meet you. 127 00:12:42,610 --> 00:12:45,880 I'll be straightforward. 128 00:12:45,880 --> 00:12:51,340 I came here to discuss the iron ore business of Mount Tiebei. 129 00:12:52,440 --> 00:12:56,850 That person led a raid and slaughtered my brothers. 130 00:12:56,850 --> 00:13:00,610 If I don't avenge them, I'm unworthy to be the Wolf Lord. 131 00:13:01,300 --> 00:13:04,350 Is that why you invaded my country? 132 00:13:04,350 --> 00:13:07,980 You Qi people broke the agreement first, 133 00:13:07,980 --> 00:13:10,480 so you should pay the price. 134 00:13:12,750 --> 00:13:16,250 Is what you just said all true? 135 00:13:16,250 --> 00:13:21,980 If there's a single lie, may I be torn apart by five horses 136 00:13:22,680 --> 00:13:24,740 and die a miserable death. 137 00:13:37,610 --> 00:13:40,410 What you said before is the common language in our tribes. 138 00:13:40,410 --> 00:13:42,230 The accent is almost perfect. 139 00:13:42,230 --> 00:13:44,690 Unless you have lived in the tribes for a long time 140 00:13:44,690 --> 00:13:47,160 or have dealt with people from the tribes, 141 00:13:47,160 --> 00:13:49,500 you wouldn't have learned so well. 142 00:13:53,800 --> 00:13:58,820 I've never heard of our kingdom having an iron trade with the western tribes. 143 00:13:59,430 --> 00:14:03,130 Cui Xingzhou, this must be taken seriously. 144 00:14:03,130 --> 00:14:05,830 Iron mine has always belonged to the court. 145 00:14:05,830 --> 00:14:07,870 Private trade is a serious taboo. 146 00:14:07,870 --> 00:14:10,280 It's considered treason. 147 00:14:10,280 --> 00:14:14,050 How could a mere governor of Xizhou City dare to do this? 148 00:14:15,310 --> 00:14:18,220 This must not be his doing alone. 149 00:14:19,040 --> 00:14:22,210 There must be a major backing him. 150 00:14:22,210 --> 00:14:25,100 He's secretly managing a large-scale iron ore trade, 151 00:14:25,100 --> 00:14:29,100 even resorting to a disastrous war to cover up everything. 152 00:14:30,220 --> 00:14:33,310 The key is 153 00:14:33,310 --> 00:14:38,080 where the black iron that entered our kingdom ended up. 154 00:14:38,080 --> 00:14:41,860 The western tribes are brave and will revenge. 155 00:14:41,860 --> 00:14:44,360 It's precisely because they saw their brothers killed 156 00:14:44,360 --> 00:14:47,690 that they fought with their lives in this war. 157 00:14:51,220 --> 00:14:54,710 Empress Dowager Wu deliberately pushed you into a dead-end. 158 00:14:54,710 --> 00:14:58,450 The western tribes have become her death warriors. 159 00:15:02,060 --> 00:15:06,700 I'm afraid she is also kept in the dark. 160 00:15:06,700 --> 00:15:09,710 [Sealed in Xuanwen's second year] 161 00:15:09,710 --> 00:15:11,690 Be careful. 162 00:15:18,690 --> 00:15:22,100 One tree can't survive. A lone wolf is lost. 163 00:15:22,810 --> 00:15:26,770 A solitary tree cannot survive. A lone wolf cannot run. 164 00:15:27,970 --> 00:15:32,050 It's better to recite it in our language. 165 00:15:35,300 --> 00:15:37,570 The wolf is the most loyal animal. 166 00:15:37,570 --> 00:15:40,810 On the wasteland, wolves travel in pairs. 167 00:15:41,750 --> 00:15:45,410 They only have one partner in their lifetime. 168 00:15:45,410 --> 00:15:47,620 If the partner dies, 169 00:15:48,350 --> 00:15:50,570 the wolf will not live alone. 170 00:16:00,320 --> 00:16:03,140 Did I wake you by covering you with a blanket? 171 00:16:04,160 --> 00:16:07,130 Honey, I just fell asleep. 172 00:16:07,130 --> 00:16:10,750 I saw you frowning all the time. Had a nightmare? 173 00:16:10,750 --> 00:16:14,500 No. I'm just a bit tired. 174 00:16:19,080 --> 00:16:20,720 Honey. 175 00:16:21,690 --> 00:16:25,020 What will you do to the prisoners? 176 00:16:26,730 --> 00:16:28,820 Why do you suddenly care? 177 00:16:28,820 --> 00:16:32,300 Yesterday, when I returned to the village with Mrs. Wen, 178 00:16:32,300 --> 00:16:34,500 we saw a group of prisoners. 179 00:16:34,500 --> 00:16:38,290 They talked about it on the way, and I was a bit curious. 180 00:16:39,470 --> 00:16:42,810 Those boundless rumors scared you. 181 00:16:43,510 --> 00:16:46,700 The handling of prisoners depends on the court's decision. 182 00:16:46,700 --> 00:16:50,320 If peace talks are held, they might not be executed. 183 00:16:50,320 --> 00:16:53,560 Those collaborators will definitely be executed and displayed. 184 00:16:53,560 --> 00:16:58,050 For worse crimes, their families will be implicated. 185 00:17:04,710 --> 00:17:06,020 What's this? 186 00:17:06,020 --> 00:17:09,550 Today, a wolf accidentally entered the camp. 187 00:17:09,550 --> 00:17:11,160 They captured it. 188 00:17:11,160 --> 00:17:12,470 The wolf's tail is very hard. 189 00:17:12,470 --> 00:17:15,310 Perfect for making a brush for you to practice writing. 190 00:17:15,310 --> 00:17:16,950 Is this 191 00:17:17,750 --> 00:17:19,690 made of the wolf's tail? 192 00:17:20,780 --> 00:17:22,840 Don't like it? 193 00:17:22,840 --> 00:17:24,440 It's not that. 194 00:17:24,440 --> 00:17:26,580 I just heard 195 00:17:27,170 --> 00:17:29,510 in the wasteland, wolves travel in pairs. 196 00:17:29,510 --> 00:17:34,010 If one is captured and killed, their partner cannot live alone. 197 00:17:34,680 --> 00:17:37,440 I also know that wolves are revered here. 198 00:17:37,440 --> 00:17:40,820 It was released. Don't worry about it. 199 00:17:40,820 --> 00:17:45,300 I just suddenly remembered this saying I heard before. 200 00:17:45,960 --> 00:17:48,410 You seem quite familiar with this place. 201 00:17:51,060 --> 00:17:54,890 Today, Nanny Li told me that you learned the tribe's language. 202 00:17:54,890 --> 00:17:56,400 What? 203 00:17:56,400 --> 00:17:58,160 How to say the brush? 204 00:17:58,160 --> 00:17:59,890 Of course, I don't know. 205 00:17:59,890 --> 00:18:03,010 I only know a few simple phrases. 206 00:18:06,060 --> 00:18:08,060 Honey, what's wrong? 207 00:18:08,990 --> 00:18:13,500 I noticed you look unwell. You need to rest well. 208 00:18:13,500 --> 00:18:15,260 I'll leave early later. 209 00:18:15,260 --> 00:18:17,710 There's military business tonight. 210 00:18:17,710 --> 00:18:21,250 I'll take care of myself. Don't worry. 211 00:18:44,100 --> 00:18:45,990 My Lord. 212 00:18:45,990 --> 00:18:49,060 There's news from Xizhou. 213 00:18:49,060 --> 00:18:50,550 Tell me. 214 00:18:50,550 --> 00:18:54,330 A Gushan has been defeated and captured by Lord Huaiyang. 215 00:18:54,330 --> 00:18:57,600 The situation may change. 216 00:18:57,600 --> 00:19:01,030 My Lord, when we led the troops for a surprise attack, 217 00:19:01,030 --> 00:19:02,960 we caused A Gushan to lose control and invade. 218 00:19:02,960 --> 00:19:07,230 We wanted them to suffer from the war and wipe out the clues to the iron business. 219 00:19:07,230 --> 00:19:08,780 This was a perfect plan. 220 00:19:08,780 --> 00:19:11,410 A Gushan is an incompetent fool. 221 00:19:19,920 --> 00:19:23,520 I'm worried that if Cui Xingzhou continues to investigate, 222 00:19:23,520 --> 00:19:27,440 the Mount Tiebei business might come to light. 223 00:19:28,020 --> 00:19:30,340 That day will never come. 224 00:19:30,340 --> 00:19:33,420 Let Yun'er handle it properly. 225 00:19:33,420 --> 00:19:38,550 As for the Mount Tiebei, it ends here. 226 00:19:38,550 --> 00:19:40,190 Yes. 227 00:19:43,870 --> 00:19:45,570 You just won a victory. 228 00:19:45,570 --> 00:19:48,420 Why are you wary of foreign merchants like us? 229 00:19:48,420 --> 00:19:50,860 We'll finish unloading and leave at once. 230 00:19:50,860 --> 00:19:52,600 Hu Rongge. 231 00:19:55,740 --> 00:19:57,840 You worked for the former Wolf Lord. 232 00:19:57,840 --> 00:20:01,600 Since you already know, I have nothing left to hide. 233 00:20:01,600 --> 00:20:05,160 We came to Wuning Town this time not with ill intentions, 234 00:20:05,160 --> 00:20:09,300 but to welcome the exiled Princess Chunyue of the former Wolf Lord. 235 00:20:09,300 --> 00:20:10,750 I understand. 236 00:20:10,750 --> 00:20:13,960 Otherwise, you wouldn't have come so smoothly. 237 00:20:13,960 --> 00:20:18,210 The name of Princess Chunyue here should be Lin Siyue, right? 238 00:20:23,210 --> 00:20:26,080 My Lord. She's here. 239 00:20:30,960 --> 00:20:32,600 You... 240 00:20:40,100 --> 00:20:45,280 I've only heard of a male bird in spring plucking its tail feathers to pretend to be a female 241 00:20:45,280 --> 00:20:48,590 and avoid conflicts, trying to reproduce. 242 00:20:48,590 --> 00:20:54,420 I didn't expect a lord to disguise himself as a centurion to deceive a woman. 243 00:20:54,420 --> 00:20:57,900 The men of your country truly are the most hypocritical. 244 00:20:57,900 --> 00:21:01,140 How dare you! Lord Huaiyang will not tolerate slander. 245 00:21:01,140 --> 00:21:02,880 Huang Gui. 246 00:21:03,580 --> 00:21:07,840 Princess Chunyue, today I can either let you go 247 00:21:07,840 --> 00:21:11,160 or detain you under the guise of a spy. 248 00:21:11,160 --> 00:21:12,300 My Lord. 249 00:21:12,300 --> 00:21:16,780 If you wanted to detain me, you wouldn't have waited until Hu Rongge arrived. 250 00:21:19,300 --> 00:21:24,500 I heard that A Gushan killed your father and replaced your royal family. 251 00:21:24,500 --> 00:21:28,230 My defeat of him was merely to drive the wolves out and guard the border. 252 00:21:28,230 --> 00:21:30,270 I didn't mean to harm your tribe. 253 00:21:30,270 --> 00:21:33,680 Princess, you needn't see me as an enemy. 254 00:21:33,680 --> 00:21:36,750 A Gushan's defeat and capture are what he deserves. 255 00:21:36,750 --> 00:21:40,920 Aside from him, we have never interfered with each other. 256 00:21:40,920 --> 00:21:44,010 There's no need for you to overthink my intentions. 257 00:21:45,400 --> 00:21:49,070 Good. How straightforward. 258 00:21:49,070 --> 00:21:50,710 Please sit. 259 00:21:56,440 --> 00:21:59,660 I invited you here today to discuss the iron ore business 260 00:21:59,660 --> 00:22:02,900 between the Qi Kingdom and the western tribes. 261 00:22:02,900 --> 00:22:04,450 You know about Mount Tiebei? 262 00:22:04,450 --> 00:22:06,530 Salt and iron are the foundation. 263 00:22:06,530 --> 00:22:10,250 Our kingdom can't tolerate actions that damage national strength. 264 00:22:10,250 --> 00:22:13,910 If you can provide clues, not only will I release you, 265 00:22:13,910 --> 00:22:16,730 but I will report it to open official channels 266 00:22:16,730 --> 00:22:20,660 and facilitate this mutually beneficial business. 267 00:22:24,620 --> 00:22:26,180 My Lord. 268 00:22:26,180 --> 00:22:30,100 Previously, Qi people did trade iron with our tribe, 269 00:22:30,100 --> 00:22:33,070 but the person in charge only worked with the former Wolf Lord. 270 00:22:33,070 --> 00:22:34,860 We were not aware. 271 00:22:34,860 --> 00:22:39,860 I only remember three years ago seeing a Qi convoy in the western tribes. 272 00:22:39,860 --> 00:22:41,770 Do you remember the convoy's name? 273 00:22:41,770 --> 00:22:43,140 I don't remember. 274 00:22:43,140 --> 00:22:46,100 They were very mysterious, with their faces covered. 275 00:22:46,100 --> 00:22:47,390 They came to the tribe once a month. 276 00:22:47,390 --> 00:22:51,250 My father personally received them, so I didn't recognize them. 277 00:22:51,250 --> 00:22:54,700 Later, I got married and lost contact. 278 00:22:59,100 --> 00:23:00,920 Thank you, Princess. 279 00:23:00,920 --> 00:23:04,070 With the war just ended, at Jinjia Pass, 280 00:23:04,070 --> 00:23:06,300 there may still be remnants of A Gushan. 281 00:23:06,300 --> 00:23:10,070 I will send a team of elite soldiers to escort you back. 282 00:23:10,070 --> 00:23:13,740 - Just like that? - Just like that. 283 00:23:13,740 --> 00:23:19,720 But afterward, please hand over the previous ledger to my army for detailed follow-ups. 284 00:23:20,550 --> 00:23:23,390 Agree. We have to leave. 285 00:23:26,170 --> 00:23:28,540 My father's turned into a gray wolf. 286 00:23:28,540 --> 00:23:31,510 The ledger is of no use to me now. 287 00:23:33,820 --> 00:23:37,410 I can agree to give you the ledger. 288 00:23:38,540 --> 00:23:43,750 This is a condition between the Qi Kingdom and the western tribes. 289 00:23:43,750 --> 00:23:47,310 There's another condition between me and you. 290 00:23:47,310 --> 00:23:49,540 Another condition? 291 00:23:49,540 --> 00:23:51,470 Please tell me. 292 00:23:51,470 --> 00:23:55,470 Do not reveal my identity to Liu Miantang. 293 00:23:55,470 --> 00:23:58,780 She has treated me sincerely and saved my life many times. 294 00:23:58,780 --> 00:24:00,930 Yet you want me to help you deceive her? 295 00:24:00,930 --> 00:24:03,400 I will never harm her. 296 00:24:03,400 --> 00:24:08,210 This is also a promise made in my name. 297 00:24:13,270 --> 00:24:19,020 I'm a princess now, responsible for the people behind me. 298 00:24:19,020 --> 00:24:21,820 What right do I have to refuse? 299 00:24:22,470 --> 00:24:24,110 Thank you. 300 00:24:29,040 --> 00:24:33,180 [Medicine] 301 00:24:37,750 --> 00:24:40,550 Mrs. Cui. Thank you. 302 00:24:40,550 --> 00:24:43,330 I haven't done much. 303 00:24:43,330 --> 00:24:46,842 I will always remember your support for me and my child, 304 00:24:46,842 --> 00:24:51,140 just like the spotted cat on the grassland. 305 00:24:52,030 --> 00:24:54,660 I have heard more animals these days in Wuning Town 306 00:24:54,660 --> 00:24:57,650 than I have seen in my whole life. 307 00:25:04,750 --> 00:25:07,740 Take it. As a memento. 308 00:25:12,000 --> 00:25:15,730 Coincidentally, I also have a gift for you. 309 00:25:19,510 --> 00:25:21,310 This is a black iron dagger. 310 00:25:21,310 --> 00:25:25,540 You people rarely see it. It's only given to the precious friends. 311 00:25:34,750 --> 00:25:37,830 This dagger is made of black iron. 312 00:25:37,830 --> 00:25:39,820 Take it for self-defense. 313 00:25:53,070 --> 00:25:55,100 Take care of yourself. 314 00:25:55,100 --> 00:25:56,960 You too. 315 00:26:05,840 --> 00:26:08,100 Be cautious of your husband. 316 00:26:42,960 --> 00:26:45,300 Be cautious of your husband. 317 00:26:50,630 --> 00:26:53,700 Only dealing with the convoy? 318 00:26:54,520 --> 00:26:56,770 The convoy? 319 00:26:59,380 --> 00:27:01,220 The convoy? 320 00:27:01,900 --> 00:27:05,010 Liu Miantang's family runs a convoy, doesn't it? 321 00:27:05,010 --> 00:27:06,240 I've checked. 322 00:27:06,240 --> 00:27:11,550 Their Shenwei Escort Agency began to decline ten years ago. 323 00:27:11,550 --> 00:27:16,590 It only does nearby business, not reaching as far as the northwest. 324 00:27:19,860 --> 00:27:24,240 Before I return to the capital, I need to visit Xizhou. 325 00:27:25,050 --> 00:27:27,530 To see the governor, Sheng Zong? 326 00:27:27,530 --> 00:27:32,570 I want to ask him how he turned the dirty business 327 00:27:32,570 --> 00:27:36,210 into a war with countless casualties. 328 00:27:36,210 --> 00:27:40,110 The smuggling of iron ore is a great disaster. 329 00:27:40,110 --> 00:27:44,180 If Princess Chunyue's words are true and trading began three years ago, 330 00:27:44,180 --> 00:27:48,420 then such a large amount of iron ore has entered our kingdom. 331 00:27:49,280 --> 00:27:53,560 Think the worst of it. What's it for? 332 00:27:54,710 --> 00:27:56,120 No idea. 333 00:27:56,120 --> 00:27:58,410 Weapons. 334 00:27:59,060 --> 00:28:00,780 What do they intend to do? 335 00:28:00,780 --> 00:28:03,060 Cui Xingzhou. 336 00:28:03,060 --> 00:28:05,340 You narrowly escaped death. 337 00:28:05,340 --> 00:28:08,650 You shouldn't push your luck. 338 00:28:08,650 --> 00:28:11,610 Besides, even if someone intends to rebel, 339 00:28:11,610 --> 00:28:13,400 the current Empress Dowager is unjust. 340 00:28:13,400 --> 00:28:15,410 She always wants to kill you. 341 00:28:15,410 --> 00:28:18,180 Why do you risk your life for her? 342 00:28:26,610 --> 00:28:28,620 I've made up my mind. 343 00:28:53,300 --> 00:28:59,820 [Xizhou] 344 00:29:02,070 --> 00:29:06,200 I'm Sheng Zong, Governor of Xizhou City. Welcome, Lord Huaiyang. 345 00:29:06,200 --> 00:29:10,130 When we asked you for provisions, you claimed to be ill and stopped going out. 346 00:29:10,130 --> 00:29:13,310 It seems you've recovered well now, even running to welcome the Lord. 347 00:29:13,310 --> 00:29:15,230 My Lord, you may not know. 348 00:29:15,230 --> 00:29:20,120 When I heard the Zhenzhou army was lacking provisions, I was indeed anxious. 349 00:29:20,120 --> 00:29:25,210 However, the court's orders for Xizhou were only to defend the city. 350 00:29:25,210 --> 00:29:28,640 Currently, Xizhou is facing a year of famine. 351 00:29:28,640 --> 00:29:31,890 I was so anxious that I caught a cold. 352 00:29:31,890 --> 00:29:34,130 I had no time to make arrangements. 353 00:29:34,130 --> 00:29:36,610 I could only burn three incense sticks daily, 354 00:29:36,610 --> 00:29:41,550 wishing you victory in every fight. 355 00:29:41,550 --> 00:29:46,580 I won the battle thanks to your incense. 356 00:29:47,680 --> 00:29:49,160 You flatter me. 357 00:29:49,160 --> 00:29:52,990 You have quelled the western tribes' turmoil, a great contribution to the court. 358 00:29:52,990 --> 00:29:54,750 How could I be negligent? 359 00:29:54,750 --> 00:29:59,400 That's why I came personally to welcome the army into the city to rest. 360 00:29:59,400 --> 00:30:01,140 Good. 361 00:30:03,030 --> 00:30:04,880 Governor. 362 00:30:04,880 --> 00:30:07,160 Finding the prisoners? 363 00:30:07,160 --> 00:30:09,030 I captured A Gushan alive. 364 00:30:09,030 --> 00:30:13,600 Please put the entire city under martial law and carefully guard them. 365 00:30:13,600 --> 00:30:16,250 Yes, My Lord. Please come in. 366 00:30:33,840 --> 00:30:35,820 Look around as you like. 367 00:31:13,860 --> 00:31:16,700 Madam. What's wrong? 368 00:31:16,700 --> 00:31:18,780 Is it your headache again? 369 00:31:18,780 --> 00:31:21,060 Stop the carriage. 370 00:31:21,060 --> 00:31:22,900 Stop the carriage. 371 00:31:26,780 --> 00:31:28,680 What's going on? 372 00:31:33,580 --> 00:31:37,160 The officials here are so lazy. 373 00:31:37,160 --> 00:31:40,140 The pass records must be moldy. 374 00:31:41,540 --> 00:31:45,290 Let's split to find them according to the ledger. 375 00:32:11,260 --> 00:32:13,990 The camel is here, isn't it? 376 00:32:13,990 --> 00:32:16,280 The camel! 377 00:32:19,020 --> 00:32:21,210 Don't throw it around. 378 00:32:23,460 --> 00:32:27,230 Look over there. Isn't that the camel? 379 00:32:27,230 --> 00:32:29,450 The camel! 380 00:32:35,310 --> 00:32:37,790 - Ms. Xu. - Coming. 381 00:32:38,600 --> 00:32:40,410 Your veggies. 382 00:32:41,170 --> 00:32:42,810 Thank you. 383 00:32:44,960 --> 00:32:47,080 And this. 384 00:32:47,080 --> 00:32:49,490 A toy after he's born. 385 00:32:49,490 --> 00:32:52,120 Thank you. 386 00:32:57,230 --> 00:32:59,170 Do you like it? The camel? 387 00:32:59,170 --> 00:33:02,730 Look over there. Do you like it? 388 00:33:12,690 --> 00:33:14,330 Madam? 389 00:33:15,510 --> 00:33:18,230 Nanny Li. You should go back. 390 00:33:18,230 --> 00:33:20,230 I want to take a walk alone. 391 00:33:20,230 --> 00:33:22,890 - No, no. - Don't follow me. 392 00:33:44,640 --> 00:33:48,800 [Escort] 393 00:33:54,740 --> 00:33:58,640 On this trip back, you can find a wife. 394 00:33:58,640 --> 00:34:02,000 Miantang, look at all the girls on the street. 395 00:34:02,000 --> 00:34:03,710 There are all kinds of them. 396 00:34:03,710 --> 00:34:07,280 Why should I stick to just one woman? 397 00:34:07,280 --> 00:34:09,580 [Guanghe Tower] 398 00:34:34,190 --> 00:34:36,430 Madam? 399 00:34:36,430 --> 00:34:40,150 Come. Are you alright? 400 00:34:40,150 --> 00:34:44,690 I'm still worried, so I followed you. 401 00:34:44,690 --> 00:34:49,010 Sitting in the carriage makes me feel dizzy. Let's go. 402 00:34:49,010 --> 00:34:50,950 Sure. 403 00:35:01,840 --> 00:35:05,990 The master specially asked the Lord for this villa, 404 00:35:05,990 --> 00:35:10,000 so that you could rest and recover here. 405 00:35:11,470 --> 00:35:12,800 Where is he? 406 00:35:12,800 --> 00:35:16,710 He has military duties today, so he probably won't come back. 407 00:35:32,470 --> 00:35:35,260 Nanny Li. The courtyard is spacious. 408 00:35:35,260 --> 00:35:38,550 Arrange for everyone to stay here. 409 00:35:39,760 --> 00:35:41,410 Everyone? 410 00:35:42,470 --> 00:35:45,500 Mr. Fan. Come out. 411 00:35:46,070 --> 00:35:50,540 Stop hiding. I saw you on the street just now. 412 00:36:02,800 --> 00:36:04,640 Madam. 413 00:36:05,200 --> 00:36:06,820 Didn't you join the army? 414 00:36:06,820 --> 00:36:10,250 Why are you following me instead of the Zhenzhou army? 415 00:36:10,250 --> 00:36:14,830 Well. It must be a coincidence. 416 00:36:14,830 --> 00:36:16,480 It's really a stroke of luck. 417 00:36:16,480 --> 00:36:19,550 Yes, yes. What a coincidence. What a coincidence. 418 00:36:19,550 --> 00:36:22,580 So it was arranged by my husband. 419 00:36:24,670 --> 00:36:27,400 No, no, no. 420 00:36:27,400 --> 00:36:29,670 Yes, yes. 421 00:36:29,670 --> 00:36:35,840 After we joined the army, we just happened to follow Mr. Cui. 422 00:36:35,840 --> 00:36:42,260 He said there are many remnants disturbing the soldiers' families, 423 00:36:42,260 --> 00:36:45,670 so we should be wary of the surroundings and protect you. 424 00:36:45,670 --> 00:36:47,800 - Yes, yes, yes. - Of course. 425 00:36:47,800 --> 00:36:49,630 And other soldier's families. 426 00:36:49,630 --> 00:36:51,240 Yes, yes, yes. 427 00:36:51,240 --> 00:36:55,070 Since it's a military order, why be so sneaky? 428 00:36:55,070 --> 00:36:58,690 Sneaky? Sneaky? We? 429 00:36:58,690 --> 00:37:00,320 Are we sneaky? 430 00:37:00,320 --> 00:37:02,030 - No, no. - No. 431 00:37:02,030 --> 00:37:03,760 No. 432 00:37:03,760 --> 00:37:07,530 Madam, it's me. We're just a bunch of men. 433 00:37:07,530 --> 00:37:10,990 We're afraid of disturbing you, so... 434 00:37:10,990 --> 00:37:14,800 But don't worry. We're only doing routine patrols. 435 00:37:14,800 --> 00:37:17,150 We won't disturb your life. 436 00:37:17,150 --> 00:37:19,670 Yes, yes, yes. 437 00:37:19,670 --> 00:37:24,510 Nowadays, there are very few men as considerate and attentive as the master. 438 00:37:24,510 --> 00:37:28,050 You... Please don't disregard his kindness. 439 00:37:28,050 --> 00:37:32,490 Anyway, Mr. Fan and the others have joined the master's team. 440 00:37:32,490 --> 00:37:35,030 Let them stay with us. 441 00:37:35,030 --> 00:37:38,780 Just don't be so sneaky and frightening in the future. 442 00:37:38,780 --> 00:37:40,520 Yes. 443 00:37:41,360 --> 00:37:44,400 Nanny Li. Let them move their luggage in. 444 00:37:44,400 --> 00:37:46,090 Arrange for everyone to stay here. 445 00:37:46,090 --> 00:37:50,440 Prepare a good meal. Make sure they enjoy it. 446 00:37:50,440 --> 00:37:51,470 Yes. 447 00:37:51,470 --> 00:37:53,510 - Thanks, Madam. - Thanks, Madam. 448 00:37:53,510 --> 00:37:55,800 Come with me. 449 00:38:11,960 --> 00:38:14,950 Take it slow. 450 00:38:16,800 --> 00:38:18,880 - Aren't you eating? - I'm not eating. 451 00:38:18,880 --> 00:38:21,320 You might not have enough. 452 00:38:23,030 --> 00:38:26,110 Just made you check the pass documents for half a day. 453 00:38:26,110 --> 00:38:28,230 Is it really necessary? 454 00:38:32,110 --> 00:38:36,550 Cui Xingzhou. Are you still human? 455 00:38:38,070 --> 00:38:41,180 I... I'm a lord. 456 00:38:41,180 --> 00:38:45,500 Not your family's helpers, who will help you check this and that. 457 00:38:48,190 --> 00:38:51,110 Alright. Thank you. 458 00:38:52,510 --> 00:38:54,350 Pour it up. 459 00:39:00,190 --> 00:39:03,500 Let me serve it for the Lord. 460 00:39:04,190 --> 00:39:07,250 Thank you again, My Lord. 461 00:39:08,150 --> 00:39:10,240 Is that it? 462 00:39:10,240 --> 00:39:12,270 What else? 463 00:39:13,040 --> 00:39:16,380 Would you just brush it off if Liu Miantang gets mad? 464 00:39:16,380 --> 00:39:20,930 My wife is understanding and won't be so wilful. 465 00:39:20,930 --> 00:39:22,790 See for yourself. 466 00:39:23,880 --> 00:39:25,520 What to see? 467 00:39:31,630 --> 00:39:34,170 Pingyuan Escort Agency. 468 00:39:34,170 --> 00:39:36,970 The agency was established three years ago. 469 00:39:36,970 --> 00:39:38,970 There are a total of 21 escorts. 470 00:39:38,970 --> 00:39:42,720 The convoy comes to Xizhou City every month, despite the weather. 471 00:39:42,720 --> 00:39:47,490 The agency's pass records match the ledger Lin Siyue provided. 472 00:39:47,490 --> 00:39:53,150 But since A Gushan replaced the former Wolf Lord six months ago, 473 00:39:53,150 --> 00:39:55,340 the iron ore business stopped, 474 00:39:55,340 --> 00:39:59,340 and the agency's pass records also stopped. 475 00:40:03,440 --> 00:40:07,100 That is indeed suspicious. 476 00:40:13,400 --> 00:40:18,230 My Lord, as you wish, the city gates have been closed. 477 00:40:19,320 --> 00:40:21,790 Good for you. 478 00:40:22,920 --> 00:40:24,130 That's it? 479 00:40:24,130 --> 00:40:25,970 Yes. 480 00:40:31,440 --> 00:40:34,490 This is the name list of the escort agency. 481 00:40:34,490 --> 00:40:38,530 They claim to be locals of Xizhou. 482 00:40:38,530 --> 00:40:42,970 But I think you should have Huang Gui verify each person carefully. 483 00:40:42,970 --> 00:40:45,100 No need to verify each one. 484 00:40:45,100 --> 00:40:46,930 [Qiulin Xian] 485 00:40:50,810 --> 00:40:52,940 Don't find it strange. 486 00:40:52,940 --> 00:40:58,580 My great-grandmother's surname is Qiu. It's not a rare surname. 487 00:40:58,580 --> 00:41:00,270 Don't find it strange? 488 00:41:00,270 --> 00:41:03,610 His surname isn't Qiu but Qiulin. 489 00:41:03,610 --> 00:41:05,900 I've seen this surname in Beizhou. 490 00:41:05,900 --> 00:41:09,510 Only western tribes people use this surname. 491 00:41:10,400 --> 00:41:11,720 Do you mean... 492 00:41:11,720 --> 00:41:16,110 They use such ambiguous surnames to facilitate dealing. 493 00:41:16,110 --> 00:41:18,500 Between two places? 494 00:41:49,070 --> 00:41:51,990 It's raining so heavily. Why are you sitting outside? 495 00:41:51,990 --> 00:41:54,360 Honey, you're back. 496 00:41:56,070 --> 00:41:58,040 Is your hand hurting? 497 00:41:59,510 --> 00:42:01,450 Let me see. 498 00:42:08,760 --> 00:42:10,600 Is it here? 499 00:42:42,550 --> 00:42:43,630 Let me do it. 500 00:42:43,630 --> 00:42:45,150 No, it's nothing. 501 00:42:45,150 --> 00:42:46,240 It's gonna work this time. 502 00:42:46,240 --> 00:42:49,460 I see this corner is just like this one. 503 00:42:59,400 --> 00:43:01,520 I see. 504 00:43:05,510 --> 00:43:07,550 What's wrong? 505 00:43:07,550 --> 00:43:09,550 I was thinking about you. 506 00:43:09,550 --> 00:43:13,340 You're an excellent Go player and a brave fighter, 507 00:43:13,340 --> 00:43:16,500 but you can't manage a corner of a quilt. 508 00:43:20,510 --> 00:43:27,470 Honey, were we in the capital at this time last year? 509 00:43:27,470 --> 00:43:29,760 Yes, we were in the capital. 510 00:43:29,760 --> 00:43:32,710 We were doing porcelain business. 511 00:43:34,070 --> 00:43:41,940 Timing and Subtitles by the "Are You My Soulmate?" 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