1 00:00:02,010 --> 00:00:12,020 Timing and Subtitles by the "Are You My Soulmate?" Team @ Viki 2 00:00:28,370 --> 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 --> 00:00:46,200 ♫ Sparrows singing in celebration ♫ 5 00:00:46,200 --> 00:00:52,830 ♫ Calm years pass by the silent bustling city ♫ ♫ Sitting at home ♫ 6 00:00:52,830 --> 00:00:58,450 ♫ No one knows love's outline like I do ♫ 7 00:00:58,450 --> 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 --> 00:01:17,880 ♫ Dreams can shatter; Memories remain ♫ 10 00:01:17,880 --> 00:01:21,130 ♫ Rich fragrance aids; Light ink writes ♫ 11 00:01:21,130 --> 00:01:29,890 ♫ In the deep red windows lies mundane dust ♫ 12 00:01:33,130 --> 00:01:41,000 Are You the One 13 00:01:41,000 --> 00:01:44,400 [Episode 36] 14 00:01:44,400 --> 00:01:46,420 In this world, many parents 15 00:01:46,420 --> 00:01:49,740 seem to always consider and plan for their children. 16 00:01:49,740 --> 00:01:54,490 But in fact, they do not really care about their children's feelings. 17 00:01:54,490 --> 00:01:57,390 They can for their own interests, 18 00:01:57,390 --> 00:02:01,050 even sacrifice their children's reputation and dignity. 19 00:02:01,050 --> 00:02:05,870 Most of the time, the children are also helpless. 20 00:02:07,050 --> 00:02:10,900 As a woman, I understand well how much discipline 21 00:02:10,900 --> 00:02:13,810 Cousin Lian has endured since childhood. 22 00:02:14,800 --> 00:02:18,860 If I had such a mother, I wouldn't do better than her. 23 00:02:18,860 --> 00:02:20,650 I understand what you mean. 24 00:02:20,650 --> 00:02:22,940 I will go talk to her and make it clear. 25 00:02:26,150 --> 00:02:31,360 Sister, I have treated you well over the years, 26 00:02:31,360 --> 00:02:34,050 yet today you still came to the mansion to force me. 27 00:02:34,050 --> 00:02:37,740 Do you really think I'm that foolish? 28 00:02:42,030 --> 00:02:45,830 Sister, you hold a high position in the Lord's Mansion. 29 00:02:48,480 --> 00:02:53,190 I deserve to be treated well by you. 30 00:02:55,750 --> 00:02:57,680 Have you forgotten that 31 00:02:58,290 --> 00:03:02,530 the Consort Dowager should not have been you? 32 00:03:02,530 --> 00:03:07,430 If I didn't give the marriage opportunity to you, and married into the Lian family, 33 00:03:08,180 --> 00:03:12,370 for so many years, it would have been you, 34 00:03:12,370 --> 00:03:15,330 living under others' thumb. 35 00:03:19,840 --> 00:03:23,390 The title of Consort Dowager. The glory and wealth. 36 00:03:26,030 --> 00:03:28,410 Those are what you owe me. 37 00:03:29,000 --> 00:03:32,110 You must compensate me for a lifetime! 38 00:03:33,810 --> 00:03:36,580 Xingzhou says I shows partiality to you. 39 00:03:36,580 --> 00:03:40,860 He doesn't know that my greatest partiality is always treating you sincerely, 40 00:03:40,860 --> 00:03:43,270 even when I know that you are insincere, 41 00:03:43,270 --> 00:03:46,270 every time you call me sister. 42 00:03:47,430 --> 00:03:49,810 Listen to me carefully. 43 00:03:49,810 --> 00:03:54,000 My title was not given by you. 44 00:03:54,000 --> 00:03:56,680 It was you who made the wrong choice and regretted it. 45 00:03:56,680 --> 00:04:00,950 My family never owed you anything. 46 00:04:00,950 --> 00:04:04,640 Sister. Sister, sister, sister. I'm begging you. 47 00:04:04,640 --> 00:04:07,330 Help me one last time. 48 00:04:07,330 --> 00:04:10,870 Her... Her reputation is all ruined. 49 00:04:10,870 --> 00:04:13,770 No one wants her now. 50 00:04:14,670 --> 00:04:16,790 Right. Right. 51 00:04:16,790 --> 00:04:19,060 I will beg Princess Huaisang. I will apologize to her. 52 00:04:19,060 --> 00:04:20,480 If she is really willing... 53 00:04:20,480 --> 00:04:22,730 - I will... - I won't agree either. 54 00:04:22,730 --> 00:04:26,290 My daughter-in-law is a one-in-a-million good girl. 55 00:04:26,290 --> 00:04:28,140 Let me make it clear. 56 00:04:28,140 --> 00:04:33,460 From now on, if anyone dares to force my son to have any concubines 57 00:04:33,460 --> 00:04:36,230 and upset my daughter-in-law, 58 00:04:36,230 --> 00:04:38,900 I will be the first to make them pay. 59 00:04:39,560 --> 00:04:41,290 Sister! 60 00:04:41,290 --> 00:04:44,190 Sister! Sister, sister! 61 00:04:44,190 --> 00:04:47,170 Please help me one last time! 62 00:04:47,170 --> 00:04:50,240 Please help Binglan one last time! 63 00:04:50,240 --> 00:04:53,720 I'm begging you. 64 00:05:16,410 --> 00:05:18,250 Binglan. 65 00:05:23,460 --> 00:05:25,200 Look. 66 00:05:26,800 --> 00:05:29,730 The lights of the mansion are so beautiful. 67 00:05:30,330 --> 00:05:34,350 Since I was a kid, in my heart, 68 00:05:34,350 --> 00:05:38,530 nothing outside can compare to what this mansion has. 69 00:05:40,410 --> 00:05:42,700 And no one... 70 00:05:52,280 --> 00:05:57,000 And no one can compare to you. 71 00:06:01,380 --> 00:06:05,390 I have always owed you an apology. 72 00:06:05,970 --> 00:06:09,900 At the beginning, when I didn't even understand what marriage meant, 73 00:06:09,900 --> 00:06:13,700 I let Mother arrange this marriage. 74 00:06:13,700 --> 00:06:17,930 For you, it was indeed a great injustice. 75 00:06:19,700 --> 00:06:21,950 I was also at fault. 76 00:06:23,210 --> 00:06:29,300 I have long known that 77 00:06:29,950 --> 00:06:33,410 I had already given up on winning your love. 78 00:06:33,920 --> 00:06:36,260 But all these years, 79 00:06:36,260 --> 00:06:40,490 I kept telling myself that love is useless, 80 00:06:40,490 --> 00:06:42,600 and as long I became Princess Huaiyang, 81 00:06:42,600 --> 00:06:46,370 I could get everything I ever dreamed of. 82 00:06:47,410 --> 00:06:51,960 But today, when you stood up in front of Princess Huaisang, 83 00:06:51,960 --> 00:06:55,140 I finally realized that 84 00:06:55,140 --> 00:06:58,119 all these years, what I fought so hard for, 85 00:06:58,119 --> 00:07:01,160 I didn't get it Instead, I lost it all. 86 00:07:02,360 --> 00:07:04,800 I lost you. 87 00:07:05,770 --> 00:07:09,030 I lost my dignity, 88 00:07:09,030 --> 00:07:11,370 and my grace. 89 00:07:12,430 --> 00:07:15,600 I even lost myself. 90 00:07:36,410 --> 00:07:38,390 It's okay. 91 00:07:38,390 --> 00:07:40,290 I'm fine now. 92 00:07:40,800 --> 00:07:43,120 It's cold late at night. 93 00:07:43,120 --> 00:07:45,710 Cousin, please go back. 94 00:07:48,680 --> 00:07:50,420 Binglan. 95 00:07:51,620 --> 00:07:54,000 There's still time. 96 00:07:54,750 --> 00:07:56,490 I believe in you. 97 00:08:07,120 --> 00:08:09,090 Binglan, Binglan. Wait! 98 00:08:09,090 --> 00:08:10,820 Binglan! 99 00:08:10,820 --> 00:08:14,770 If it weren't for your incompetence, I would have helped you to be the concubine. 100 00:08:14,770 --> 00:08:17,580 I don't want to be a concubine anymore. 101 00:08:19,480 --> 00:08:22,160 Mother, have you ever thought about it? 102 00:08:22,160 --> 00:08:25,020 The Lord Huaiyang doesn't love me. 103 00:08:25,020 --> 00:08:29,630 Even if I marry into the family, what kind of life will I live? 104 00:08:29,630 --> 00:08:32,100 Are you foolish? 105 00:08:32,100 --> 00:08:36,050 Once you marry him, none of this will matter. 106 00:08:36,050 --> 00:08:38,390 Have you forgotten what I planned, 107 00:08:38,390 --> 00:08:41,490 and everything I did for you all these years? 108 00:08:41,490 --> 00:08:46,240 Is it for me, or for yourself? 109 00:08:48,740 --> 00:08:50,410 From now on, 110 00:08:50,410 --> 00:08:54,640 I will no longer live for your illusory dreams. 111 00:08:54,640 --> 00:08:57,930 My marriage and my life 112 00:08:57,930 --> 00:09:00,550 will be decided by myself. 113 00:09:01,480 --> 00:09:03,220 Binglan. 114 00:09:06,570 --> 00:09:08,550 Binglan! 115 00:09:14,600 --> 00:09:16,970 Binglan. 116 00:09:34,220 --> 00:09:38,470 Now, we have no more worries. 117 00:09:39,080 --> 00:09:40,770 Are you happy? 118 00:09:40,770 --> 00:09:45,280 You have prepared everything, so I don't have to worry at all. 119 00:09:45,280 --> 00:09:50,220 There were some surprises, but there was also joy. 120 00:09:50,220 --> 00:09:53,570 Sounds like you have some complaints? 121 00:09:53,570 --> 00:09:55,310 Yes. 122 00:09:56,170 --> 00:10:00,580 We have gone through so many twists and turns before today. 123 00:10:00,580 --> 00:10:05,420 Perhaps, if we had a deeper connection of fate and met earlier, 124 00:10:05,420 --> 00:10:08,453 our path would have been easier. 125 00:10:08,453 --> 00:10:11,910 In the past, I did have such complaints. 126 00:10:11,910 --> 00:10:15,750 -And now? -Now, I am very grateful for all of this. 127 00:10:16,690 --> 00:10:18,920 It is hard-earned, 128 00:10:18,920 --> 00:10:23,410 so I will cherish it even more. 129 00:10:27,240 --> 00:10:32,150 I have proposed to you many times, 130 00:10:32,870 --> 00:10:34,920 but I felt it wasn't enough. 131 00:10:37,000 --> 00:10:39,200 Today, 132 00:10:39,200 --> 00:10:43,350 I sincerely ask again to take you as my wife. 133 00:10:48,050 --> 00:10:53,000 From now on, we'll care for each other, and live in harmony. 134 00:10:55,380 --> 00:10:57,390 Will you marry me? 135 00:10:58,240 --> 00:11:00,600 Yes, with all my heart. 136 00:11:06,260 --> 00:11:08,970 Since you said yes, 137 00:11:08,970 --> 00:11:12,520 let me tell you another secret. 138 00:11:12,520 --> 00:11:16,000 On the 9th, we will have our wedding. 139 00:11:16,000 --> 00:11:17,720 The 9th? 140 00:11:17,720 --> 00:11:20,760 It's just a few days away. Will we make it? 141 00:11:20,760 --> 00:11:24,530 All the friends and family have already been notified. 142 00:11:24,530 --> 00:11:26,930 Even if we hold it tomorrow, we'll make it. 143 00:11:26,930 --> 00:11:30,870 -You are in such a hurry.You fear I'll run away? - Yes. 144 00:11:33,200 --> 00:11:36,740 During this journey, we've wandered around and come this far. 145 00:11:36,740 --> 00:11:39,150 It hasn't been easy. 146 00:11:39,150 --> 00:11:41,120 We've weathered many storms. 147 00:11:41,870 --> 00:11:43,930 I can't wait any longer. 148 00:11:43,930 --> 00:11:47,240 In the future, no matter how hard it gets, 149 00:11:47,240 --> 00:11:50,020 I will protect you from any harm. 150 00:11:50,020 --> 00:11:54,300 I only wish to hold your hand, 151 00:11:54,300 --> 00:11:56,380 and grow old together. 152 00:12:05,940 --> 00:12:10,010 [Fanglan Pavilion] 153 00:12:10,010 --> 00:12:11,640 - Okay. - It's good? 154 00:12:11,640 --> 00:12:13,750 It's fine. It's fine. 155 00:12:13,750 --> 00:12:15,390 Take it slow. 156 00:12:15,390 --> 00:12:18,750 Dear, pass it to me again. 157 00:12:18,750 --> 00:12:20,310 Take it slow. 158 00:12:20,310 --> 00:12:21,940 Look. 159 00:12:26,200 --> 00:12:28,550 So majestic! 160 00:12:32,120 --> 00:12:35,340 Princess Huaisang has this much dowry? 161 00:12:37,170 --> 00:12:39,590 It's really a lot. 162 00:12:43,510 --> 00:12:46,140 Miantang. Miantang. 163 00:12:46,140 --> 00:12:48,480 - Darling. - Grandfather. 164 00:12:50,260 --> 00:12:52,200 Grandfather. 165 00:12:54,150 --> 00:12:56,910 - Uncle. - Miantang. 166 00:12:56,910 --> 00:12:58,750 Miantang. 167 00:12:59,690 --> 00:13:01,570 Let me see. 168 00:13:02,150 --> 00:13:04,960 Lord Cui has made you so thin! 169 00:13:04,960 --> 00:13:08,000 -Really? -Yes. 170 00:13:08,000 --> 00:13:09,900 I heard this place has been chaotic lately. 171 00:13:09,900 --> 00:13:11,200 Are you alright? 172 00:13:11,200 --> 00:13:14,500 Right, is there anyone bullying you in the mansion? 173 00:13:14,500 --> 00:13:17,120 You keep asking questions. I don't know how to answer. 174 00:13:17,120 --> 00:13:19,200 My tongue is feeling numb. 175 00:13:19,200 --> 00:13:21,510 Grandfather, please go inside and have some tea. 176 00:13:21,510 --> 00:13:24,300 I'll take you to the mansion to meet the Lord and his mother later. 177 00:13:24,300 --> 00:13:26,550 No, that's not allowed. It's not allowed. 178 00:13:26,550 --> 00:13:28,930 An unmarried girl cannot meet her future husband. 179 00:13:28,930 --> 00:13:30,360 It's against the rules. 180 00:13:30,360 --> 00:13:32,300 Let's go. Let's go. 181 00:13:33,550 --> 00:13:36,370 - You're getting more lovely. - Please. 182 00:13:47,030 --> 00:13:48,870 Father. 183 00:13:49,600 --> 00:13:51,140 Brother. 184 00:13:53,050 --> 00:13:54,790 Father. 185 00:13:56,020 --> 00:13:57,660 Here. 186 00:14:02,340 --> 00:14:05,790 Father, take a look. Any other suggestions? 187 00:14:07,260 --> 00:14:09,000 [Joy] 188 00:14:15,530 --> 00:14:16,951 Be careful not to tilt it. 189 00:14:16,951 --> 00:14:19,340 - Align both sides. - Don't scratch it. 190 00:14:19,340 --> 00:14:21,460 It was just pasted on. 191 00:14:21,460 --> 00:14:23,690 Let me see. 192 00:14:23,690 --> 00:14:25,480 Isn't it pretty? 193 00:14:25,480 --> 00:14:27,900 Not luxurious enough. 194 00:14:27,900 --> 00:14:29,630 Try this one. 195 00:14:29,630 --> 00:14:31,710 The pearl hairpin. 196 00:14:34,690 --> 00:14:35,840 Let me see. 197 00:14:35,840 --> 00:14:37,860 - It's nice. - Looks pretty. 198 00:14:38,670 --> 00:14:40,950 No, I'm not satisfied. 199 00:14:40,950 --> 00:14:43,630 Take it down. Let's try the next set. 200 00:14:50,900 --> 00:14:56,660 [Joy] 201 00:15:09,630 --> 00:15:12,610 If the work is done, you can leave for a rest. 202 00:15:22,140 --> 00:15:26,280 It's strange. You are the one having the wedding. 203 00:15:26,280 --> 00:15:29,470 Why am I so nervous? 204 00:15:31,390 --> 00:15:34,140 Aren't you nervous at all? 205 00:15:35,620 --> 00:15:37,290 Not at all. 206 00:15:37,290 --> 00:15:39,770 Why should I be? 207 00:15:39,770 --> 00:15:43,120 I admire you now more than when you fought in the army. 208 00:15:44,200 --> 00:15:49,070 Since ancient times, how many grooms have been too nervous to sleep? 209 00:15:49,070 --> 00:15:54,000 How come you're so calm? 210 00:15:54,630 --> 00:15:58,620 We are together all the time, and already familiar with each other. 211 00:15:58,620 --> 00:16:01,470 - So the excitement fades? - It's not that. 212 00:16:01,470 --> 00:16:06,620 Our experiences together have already taught us what it means to be a couple. 213 00:16:06,620 --> 00:16:08,060 In my heart, 214 00:16:08,060 --> 00:16:12,340 Miantang is already my lawful wife. 215 00:16:12,340 --> 00:16:15,440 For this wedding, we have already experienced 216 00:16:15,440 --> 00:16:18,410 it thousands of times in our hearts. 217 00:16:18,410 --> 00:16:21,390 So, why would I be nervous about getting married like ordinary grooms? 218 00:16:21,390 --> 00:16:25,160 So, why would I be nervous about getting married like ordinary grooms? 219 00:16:37,620 --> 00:16:40,750 -What? -Is that a wedge dowel? 220 00:16:40,750 --> 00:16:43,530 Yes, what's wrong? 221 00:16:43,530 --> 00:16:46,360 What if it pricks Miantang? 222 00:16:46,860 --> 00:16:49,060 Exactly. 223 00:17:04,140 --> 00:17:05,980 A bit higher. 224 00:17:08,900 --> 00:17:10,940 Come back. Come back. 225 00:17:11,490 --> 00:17:13,140 Quick. Get up on me. 226 00:17:13,140 --> 00:17:15,480 - Is it okay? - Yes, come on. 227 00:17:24,210 --> 00:17:26,510 - I'm standing up. - Go ahead. 228 00:17:28,590 --> 00:17:30,230 Here. 229 00:17:31,000 --> 00:17:34,310 Cui Xingzhou. Neck, neck, neck. 230 00:17:35,100 --> 00:17:36,910 Can you reach it? 231 00:17:37,490 --> 00:17:39,230 I can reach it. 232 00:17:41,140 --> 00:17:43,100 Cui Xingzhou. 233 00:17:43,100 --> 00:17:45,400 It's so high. Will it prick Miantang? 234 00:17:45,400 --> 00:17:48,020 Yes, if she is on the threshold. 235 00:17:48,020 --> 00:17:52,070 No, no, no. Even so, she can't reach it. 236 00:17:54,580 --> 00:17:56,140 Won't she have a crown? 237 00:17:56,140 --> 00:17:59,830 Even if her height doubles, she can't reach it. 238 00:18:27,100 --> 00:18:31,480 Are we too nervous? 239 00:18:31,480 --> 00:18:34,680 -You're making me nervous. -I'm not. 240 00:18:34,680 --> 00:18:36,730 It's okay. 241 00:18:36,730 --> 00:18:39,540 Miantang must be even more nervous. 242 00:18:46,380 --> 00:18:47,830 Big! I'm the biggest. 243 00:18:47,830 --> 00:18:50,060 - I won, I won. - Another win? 244 00:18:52,410 --> 00:18:53,880 Another round. 245 00:18:53,880 --> 00:18:56,370 Still small. I bet on small. 246 00:18:58,310 --> 00:19:01,960 Tomorrow is your wedding. You still have the energy to play dice? 247 00:19:01,960 --> 00:19:04,170 - Is everything ready? - Yes, it's ready. 248 00:19:04,170 --> 00:19:06,940 - But I still feel... - Sit down and play a few rounds with us. 249 00:19:06,940 --> 00:19:08,250 - Hurry, Nanny Li. - No, no, I can't. 250 00:19:08,250 --> 00:19:09,350 Come on, Nanny Li. 251 00:19:09,350 --> 00:19:11,000 - No, no, I can't. - Hurry, Nanny Li. 252 00:19:11,000 --> 00:19:13,200 Nanny Li, join us. 253 00:19:13,200 --> 00:19:15,170 Alright, I bet on big. 254 00:19:15,170 --> 00:19:18,080 Come on, another round. Another round. 255 00:19:36,940 --> 00:19:40,690 [Joy] 256 00:19:42,820 --> 00:19:45,140 As the old saying goes, 257 00:19:45,140 --> 00:19:49,130 A man can fall in love and leave without consequences, 258 00:19:49,130 --> 00:19:53,080 but a woman can never just leave. 259 00:19:53,580 --> 00:19:55,780 The years are long. 260 00:19:55,780 --> 00:19:59,010 There is bound to be a time when passion fades. 261 00:19:59,010 --> 00:20:04,630 Have you ever thought how you will treat her then? 262 00:20:06,820 --> 00:20:08,820 So, in your heart, 263 00:20:08,820 --> 00:20:12,150 am I just a heartless and fickle person? 264 00:20:12,150 --> 00:20:14,550 That's not what I mean. 265 00:20:14,550 --> 00:20:17,010 I'm just curious. 266 00:20:18,060 --> 00:20:21,160 Being a couple and being married 267 00:20:21,160 --> 00:20:23,740 must be different, right? 268 00:20:27,860 --> 00:20:30,350 If we become husband and wife, 269 00:20:30,350 --> 00:20:33,210 then her joy will be my joy, 270 00:20:33,210 --> 00:20:37,010 and her burdens will also be my burdens. 271 00:20:37,010 --> 00:20:38,860 Miantang is like that. 272 00:20:38,860 --> 00:20:42,060 She always stands by my side firmly, 273 00:20:42,060 --> 00:20:45,100 sharing the responsibility with me. 274 00:20:45,860 --> 00:20:48,080 That's who she is. 275 00:20:48,900 --> 00:20:51,800 She can be tough. She can be vulnerable. 276 00:20:51,800 --> 00:20:54,060 And she has a pure heart. 277 00:20:54,060 --> 00:20:57,150 I'll make sure she stays that way. 278 00:20:58,730 --> 00:21:03,200 If there is any change, 279 00:21:03,200 --> 00:21:06,580 it is that we no longer want the other to change. 280 00:21:06,580 --> 00:21:09,330 I only wish that in our years together, 281 00:21:09,330 --> 00:21:12,300 she can always be herself. 282 00:21:26,180 --> 00:21:33,240 [Cui Mansion] 283 00:21:33,240 --> 00:21:36,970 Before, the clouds always covered the moon. 284 00:21:36,970 --> 00:21:40,010 I haven't seen such bright moonlight in a long time. 285 00:21:40,010 --> 00:21:43,060 The Princess still cares about the moonlight? 286 00:21:43,060 --> 00:21:48,000 From now on, the Lord will pick anything for you, even the moon. 287 00:21:48,900 --> 00:21:50,930 He won't. 288 00:21:50,930 --> 00:21:52,770 Why? 289 00:21:53,490 --> 00:21:56,620 Because he knows that, if I want it, 290 00:21:56,620 --> 00:21:59,970 I will climb the ladder myself to pick the moon. 291 00:21:59,970 --> 00:22:03,930 So, he will always be the reliable man 292 00:22:03,930 --> 00:22:07,450 who stands on the ground and holds the ladder steady. 293 00:22:07,450 --> 00:22:12,350 And I will completely trust him. 294 00:22:13,900 --> 00:22:15,960 Tonight, the moon is so bright. 295 00:22:15,960 --> 00:22:19,750 It will surely be a lovely day tomorrow. 296 00:23:01,540 --> 00:23:04,122 Congratulations, My Lord. 297 00:23:06,900 --> 00:23:10,310 [Blessings and Prosperity] 298 00:23:13,750 --> 00:23:20,300 ♫ Weary birds nest, boat kisses the willows, pondering the paths lie ahead ♫ 299 00:23:20,300 --> 00:23:25,950 ♫ A gentle smile for the coming good days ♫ 300 00:23:29,240 --> 00:23:31,800 Message from Zhenzhou. The Lord has already set off. 301 00:23:31,800 --> 00:23:35,050 The Lord has set off. - The Lord has set off. 302 00:23:35,051 --> 00:23:36,800 The stringing beads. 303 00:23:36,800 --> 00:23:39,560 - Where are they? - The stringing beads? 304 00:23:41,030 --> 00:23:42,590 - Everyone, relax. - Be careful, girls. 305 00:23:42,590 --> 00:23:44,760 The wedding procession won't arrive so soon. 306 00:23:44,760 --> 00:23:48,420 Princess Huaiyang, aren't you anxious at all? 307 00:23:49,020 --> 00:23:52,520 The one who's anxious today is not me. 308 00:23:58,460 --> 00:24:01,100 Congratulations, congratulations. 309 00:24:01,100 --> 00:24:02,980 What a grand gesture! 310 00:24:02,980 --> 00:24:05,740 Congratulations, My Lord. 311 00:24:05,740 --> 00:24:09,100 - Congratulations. - Congratulations. 312 00:24:09,100 --> 00:24:10,900 Congratulations, My Lord. 313 00:24:10,900 --> 00:24:14,140 Congratulations, My Lord. 314 00:24:15,780 --> 00:24:18,640 - Congratulations. - Congratulations. 315 00:24:18,640 --> 00:24:21,800 -Come, come, come. -Come, come, come. 316 00:24:23,680 --> 00:24:26,820 The beauty dresses at the mirror stand. 317 00:24:26,820 --> 00:24:30,100 Please quickly lift the curtain and come out... 318 00:24:30,100 --> 00:24:33,660 -My Lord, please. -So easy? 319 00:24:33,660 --> 00:24:36,380 I haven't even finished the poem. 320 00:24:39,880 --> 00:24:41,420 Please. 321 00:24:42,740 --> 00:24:45,580 Everyone. This way, please. 322 00:24:45,580 --> 00:24:48,180 - Follow me. - This way, please. 323 00:24:50,040 --> 00:24:52,100 Father. We should go. 324 00:24:52,100 --> 00:24:53,960 We'll greet the guests. 325 00:25:07,200 --> 00:25:11,580 If the Lord wants his bride, just use a red silk rope to pull her out. 326 00:25:11,580 --> 00:25:15,920 However, there are five red silk ropes, each linked to a different lady. 327 00:25:15,920 --> 00:25:18,280 Only one of them is held by the bride. 328 00:25:18,280 --> 00:25:19,880 You must choose carefully. 329 00:25:19,880 --> 00:25:21,840 What if he chooses wrongly? 330 00:25:21,840 --> 00:25:24,740 Naturally, you will marry the lady you pull out. 331 00:25:24,740 --> 00:25:28,060 The wrong one will be sent into the bridal sedan. 332 00:25:28,060 --> 00:25:30,460 Xingzhou, don't panic. 333 00:25:33,200 --> 00:25:36,360 I don't believe the bride would watch you marry another lady. 334 00:25:36,360 --> 00:25:40,020 Are all the five ropes held by one person? 335 00:25:40,020 --> 00:25:42,800 My Lord, don't be so narrow-minded. 336 00:25:43,240 --> 00:25:44,580 Bride. 337 00:25:44,580 --> 00:25:48,560 Are all the five ropes in your hands? 338 00:25:53,940 --> 00:25:55,680 Oh no. 339 00:26:14,160 --> 00:26:18,220 Amitabha, Amitabha. My Lord, you have to choose the right person. 340 00:26:24,900 --> 00:26:26,820 - Not the first one. - Which one it is? 341 00:26:26,820 --> 00:26:29,220 - I agree with you. - Pull the second one. 342 00:26:29,220 --> 00:26:31,460 Which one is it exactly? 343 00:27:03,420 --> 00:27:05,260 His Lordship will succeed. 344 00:27:06,820 --> 00:27:09,340 -Which one is it? -This one looks like it. 345 00:27:09,340 --> 00:27:11,720 None of the first few is right. 346 00:27:14,640 --> 00:27:17,900 - Definitely not this one. - Not this one. 347 00:27:25,000 --> 00:27:27,020 Any idea? 348 00:27:27,020 --> 00:27:28,630 My Lord, if you don't dare, 349 00:27:28,630 --> 00:27:33,020 how about I cut one rope that is not the bride's one, okay? 350 00:27:33,020 --> 00:27:35,340 Okay, okay, okay.Okay. 351 00:27:35,340 --> 00:27:37,040 What's the condition? 352 00:27:37,040 --> 00:27:39,760 I heard you value your reputation the most. 353 00:27:39,760 --> 00:27:44,460 Today, in front of so many people, can you say to the bride inside? 354 00:27:44,460 --> 00:27:47,880 some sweet words? 355 00:27:49,320 --> 00:27:51,680 This sounds good. 356 00:27:51,680 --> 00:27:54,540 Miss He is really naughty. 357 00:27:54,540 --> 00:27:56,100 He gets shy so easily. 358 00:27:56,100 --> 00:27:59,780 Making him say such words is worse than killing him. 359 00:28:00,620 --> 00:28:03,320 Nanny Li. Stop laughing. 360 00:28:03,320 --> 00:28:07,380 Be careful. His Lordship might actually pull you out. 361 00:28:15,580 --> 00:28:17,700 Which one will he pull? 362 00:28:36,920 --> 00:28:38,520 Remember. 363 00:28:38,520 --> 00:28:42,760 I'll say the sweet words to you only. 364 00:28:42,760 --> 00:28:47,880 Also, you played the tricks on me today. 365 00:28:47,880 --> 00:28:51,700 Tonight, you will repay me. 366 00:28:54,620 --> 00:28:56,640 The groom pulls the red silk rope. 367 00:28:56,640 --> 00:28:59,900 - Open the door and welcome the bride. - He's right. 368 00:29:11,500 --> 00:29:14,100 Nice, nice. 369 00:29:14,100 --> 00:29:16,040 - Great. - Nice. 370 00:29:33,420 --> 00:29:35,220 How did you know it was me? 371 00:29:35,220 --> 00:29:38,520 The ropes of the other four people were pulled so tightly. 372 00:29:38,520 --> 00:29:40,920 They didn't want to be the Princess Huaiyang. 373 00:29:40,920 --> 00:29:43,240 But your rope moved with just one pull. 374 00:29:43,240 --> 00:29:45,640 If not you, who else is it? 375 00:29:48,260 --> 00:29:49,950 Good, good, good. 376 00:29:49,950 --> 00:29:51,980 - Good. - Good. 377 00:29:54,940 --> 00:29:56,780 Grandfather. 378 00:29:56,780 --> 00:29:59,300 Please have the tea from your grandson-in-law. 379 00:30:21,380 --> 00:30:23,500 Xingzhou. 380 00:30:24,480 --> 00:30:29,100 I entrust Miantang to you. 381 00:30:31,520 --> 00:30:38,720 ♫ Who passed by, the crab apple falls with a turn ♫ 382 00:30:40,720 --> 00:30:45,360 The newlyweds, please enter the hall. 383 00:30:47,560 --> 00:30:54,970 ♫ Everyone travels far, seeing clouds and snow ♫ 384 00:30:54,970 --> 00:31:02,210 ♫ Always hard to stay, yet easy to part, crossing spring waters and autumn trials ♫ 385 00:31:02,210 --> 00:31:09,270 ♫ A couple under the moonlight, love shines like stars ♫ 386 00:31:09,270 --> 00:31:17,240 ♫ But hidden in the eyes for long, fading and flickering ♫ 387 00:31:17,240 --> 00:31:19,740 Perform the etiquette. 388 00:31:24,400 --> 00:31:26,920 The first bow. 389 00:31:29,700 --> 00:31:32,668 The second bow. 390 00:31:36,340 --> 00:31:39,207 The third bow. 391 00:31:48,080 --> 00:31:52,280 From now on, You two should trust and care for each other, 392 00:31:52,280 --> 00:31:54,880 and be united as one. 393 00:31:54,880 --> 00:31:59,160 I hope our mansion will continue to flourish, 394 00:31:59,160 --> 00:32:02,380 prosper and thrive. 395 00:32:02,380 --> 00:32:04,940 - I got it. - I got it. 396 00:32:04,940 --> 00:32:07,720 The hair-knotting ceremony. 397 00:32:08,840 --> 00:32:16,030 ♫ Always hard to stay, yet easy to part, crossing spring waters and autumn trials ♫ 398 00:32:16,030 --> 00:32:23,100 ♫ A couple under the moonlight, love shines like stars ♫ 399 00:32:23,100 --> 00:32:31,970 ♫ But hidden in the eyes for long, fading and flickering ♫ 400 00:32:39,480 --> 00:32:41,700 Rise. 401 00:32:44,689 --> 00:32:47,193 Drink the cross-cupped wine. 402 00:32:51,930 --> 00:32:59,210 ♫ Bound by fleeting moments and parted by fate We've crossed spring's calm waters and faced autumn's trials 403 00:32:59,210 --> 00:33:06,480 ♫ A couple under the moonlight, can stay together ♫ 404 00:33:06,480 --> 00:33:13,480 ♫ Time flows as we dream through four seasons ♫ 405 00:33:13,480 --> 00:33:28,040 ♫ I wish to journey with you forever ♫ ♫ Year after year ♫ 406 00:33:35,160 --> 00:33:37,600 His Lordship is not drunk, is he? 407 00:33:37,600 --> 00:33:40,100 -Go check on him. Go quickly. - I'm not going. 408 00:33:40,100 --> 00:33:42,220 If I go, they will ask me to drink. 409 00:33:42,220 --> 00:33:44,383 If everyone gets drunk, who will guard here? 410 00:33:44,383 --> 00:33:46,442 - You... -Don't worry. 411 00:33:46,442 --> 00:33:49,580 He can drink a lot. I've never seen him get drunk. 412 00:33:49,580 --> 00:33:51,320 Oh, you. 413 00:33:53,180 --> 00:33:54,620 He's really drunk? 414 00:33:54,620 --> 00:33:56,740 Look at him. What did I say? 415 00:33:56,740 --> 00:33:58,680 He's really drunk. 416 00:33:59,500 --> 00:34:02,480 That means he is truly happy. 417 00:34:04,900 --> 00:34:06,740 Moru. 418 00:34:09,080 --> 00:34:10,770 My Lord... 419 00:34:10,770 --> 00:34:12,620 Tell them. 420 00:34:13,240 --> 00:34:17,080 They can earn a tael of gold for each cup of wine. 421 00:34:20,310 --> 00:34:22,460 Yes, my Lord. 422 00:35:40,960 --> 00:35:44,660 When did you come in? 423 00:35:46,780 --> 00:35:50,180 You were so lovely when sleeping. 424 00:35:50,180 --> 00:35:53,040 I surely want to watch you a bit longer. 425 00:35:54,940 --> 00:35:58,580 This is too improper of me. Get up. 426 00:36:03,420 --> 00:36:07,340 No need to wear these. 427 00:36:10,400 --> 00:36:14,540 You are so beautiful right now. 428 00:36:16,120 --> 00:36:18,070 Why didn't you drink more with the guests? Why getting back so early? 429 00:36:18,070 --> 00:36:20,960 Why getting back so early? 430 00:36:20,960 --> 00:36:23,160 Why should I drink with them? 431 00:36:23,160 --> 00:36:28,420 If they want to drink, they can drink by themselves. 432 00:36:30,880 --> 00:36:34,600 A moment of spring night is worth its length of gold. 433 00:36:38,260 --> 00:36:43,720 I must come back here to accompany my wife. 434 00:36:43,720 --> 00:36:45,880 This is too improper. 435 00:36:45,880 --> 00:36:48,700 Others will think that I called you back. 436 00:36:48,700 --> 00:36:51,440 They will accuse me of being arrogant due to favoritism. 437 00:36:51,440 --> 00:36:56,160 Then all my effort I made to learn the rules these days would be in vain. 438 00:36:59,340 --> 00:37:01,060 Stand here. 439 00:37:01,580 --> 00:37:05,960 You should discard all these formalities. 440 00:37:07,040 --> 00:37:12,220 Besides, since when did you care about the rules? 441 00:37:21,560 --> 00:37:23,600 Here. Here. 442 00:37:23,600 --> 00:37:26,620 Sit down, sit down. Sit down. 443 00:37:30,060 --> 00:37:32,560 My Lord, you always obey the rules. 444 00:37:32,560 --> 00:37:35,900 Where are your manners now? 445 00:37:38,740 --> 00:37:43,200 Miantang, I'm warning you. 446 00:37:43,200 --> 00:37:47,380 Now you keep calling me Lord. 447 00:37:47,380 --> 00:37:50,260 You only call me Lord. 448 00:37:51,700 --> 00:37:54,660 You don't even call me honey anymore. 449 00:37:54,660 --> 00:37:56,300 No, I won't. 450 00:37:59,920 --> 00:38:01,740 Will you say it? 451 00:38:01,740 --> 00:38:03,380 No. 452 00:38:05,080 --> 00:38:08,200 I'll give you one more chance. Will you say it? 453 00:38:08,200 --> 00:38:10,480 No, I won't. 454 00:38:12,120 --> 00:38:15,820 Okay, okay, okay. I'll say it. I'll say it! 455 00:38:18,870 --> 00:38:21,040 Honey. 456 00:38:28,680 --> 00:38:30,420 Dear. 457 00:38:40,020 --> 00:38:42,960 [Joy] 458 00:38:58,420 --> 00:39:02,880 Lord Huaiyang has quelled the rebellion and achieved great merit. 459 00:39:02,880 --> 00:39:06,180 He brought back the captives, further demonstrating his loyalty. 460 00:39:06,180 --> 00:39:11,260 He is hereby promoted to be the Minister of Works, and Deputy Minister of War. 461 00:39:11,260 --> 00:39:15,180 He shall assist Minister Shi to oversee all military affairs of the nation. 462 00:39:15,180 --> 00:39:17,320 This decree is to be implemented. 463 00:39:17,320 --> 00:39:20,320 Thank you, Your Majesty. 464 00:39:28,020 --> 00:39:30,780 Your Lordship. His Majesty has asked me to convey a message. 465 00:39:30,780 --> 00:39:33,220 Military affairs are the foundation of the nation. 466 00:39:33,220 --> 00:39:35,660 Your Majesty requests you to set off immediately 467 00:39:35,660 --> 00:39:37,580 and go to the capital to meet the Emperor. 468 00:39:37,580 --> 00:39:40,760 I, Cui Xingzhou, accept the decree. 469 00:39:46,400 --> 00:39:50,680 Since Prince Lu was executed, his illegal properties should have been confiscated by the nation. 470 00:39:50,680 --> 00:39:53,420 How did they end up in your hands? 471 00:39:53,420 --> 00:39:57,420 It... It was a moment of weakness. 472 00:39:58,160 --> 00:40:00,680 A moment of weakness? 473 00:40:01,240 --> 00:40:03,500 Lift your head up. Look at me. 474 00:40:06,300 --> 00:40:10,900 Lord Wen, you work in the Ministry of Revenue. 475 00:40:10,900 --> 00:40:12,760 You're well aware of the Kingdom's laws. 476 00:40:12,760 --> 00:40:15,320 Knowing breaking the law is an unforgivable crime. 477 00:40:15,320 --> 00:40:17,180 I... I know I was wrong. 478 00:40:17,180 --> 00:40:20,240 Duke Qing, spare my life. Duke Qing, spare my life, please. 479 00:40:20,240 --> 00:40:25,061 It, it, it...It was Prince Sui. 480 00:40:25,820 --> 00:40:31,800 You know implicating an imperial official and royal relative is a very serious crime, right? 481 00:40:31,800 --> 00:40:33,560 I swear I am not lying. 482 00:40:33,560 --> 00:40:36,660 Otherwise, let my entire clan suffer. 483 00:40:38,400 --> 00:40:40,500 Please hear me out. 484 00:40:40,500 --> 00:40:44,020 After Prince Lu was executed, Prince Sui embezzled many properties, 485 00:40:44,020 --> 00:40:47,700 so he needed the Ministry of Revenue 486 00:40:47,700 --> 00:40:51,100 to help change the names on property deeds to deceive people. 487 00:40:51,100 --> 00:40:52,930 Yes, 488 00:40:52,930 --> 00:40:58,060 that estate was used to bribe me. 489 00:40:58,060 --> 00:41:00,780 Private exchange? 490 00:41:00,780 --> 00:41:03,260 It was personally handled by Prince Sui? 491 00:41:03,260 --> 00:41:06,040 Prince Sui never showed himself. 492 00:41:06,040 --> 00:41:08,780 It was all handled by someone known as the Great Master. 493 00:41:08,780 --> 00:41:13,160 He sold them off, turning them into untraceable clean money. 494 00:41:13,160 --> 00:41:17,860 It was also the Great Master who bribed me. 495 00:41:22,180 --> 00:41:26,180 Who is the Great Master? 496 00:41:26,180 --> 00:41:29,060 I do not know. He never shows his face. 497 00:41:29,060 --> 00:41:31,840 No one knows his real name. 498 00:41:38,140 --> 00:41:42,180 Last night, I searched the residence of Wen Tinghe and the records of the Ministry of Revenue. 499 00:41:42,180 --> 00:41:46,520 Among the recorded illegal properties of Prince Lu with no property deeds, 500 00:41:46,520 --> 00:41:52,040 there are dozens of shops and residences in the capital alone. 501 00:41:52,040 --> 00:41:54,060 Prince Sui has ignored the laws, 502 00:41:54,060 --> 00:41:57,280 allowing his subordinates to bribe people, and embezzle illegal properties. 503 00:41:57,280 --> 00:42:00,900 This is an unforgivable major crime. 504 00:42:00,900 --> 00:42:04,780 I earnestly request Your Majesty to order a joint trial by three judicial offices 505 00:42:04,780 --> 00:42:07,740 to thoroughly investigate the case of Prince Sui's embezzlement. 506 00:42:07,740 --> 00:42:10,860 I second this motion. 507 00:42:10,860 --> 00:42:12,740 We already have a witness. 508 00:42:12,740 --> 00:42:15,300 As long as we follow the clues, and find more evidence, 509 00:42:15,300 --> 00:42:18,780 we can confirm the charges and bring down Prince Sui. 510 00:42:18,780 --> 00:42:21,060 Your Majesty, do you have a good plan? 511 00:42:21,060 --> 00:42:23,760 The most urgent thing now 512 00:42:23,760 --> 00:42:27,640 is to find more evidence of Prince Sui's corruption. 513 00:42:27,640 --> 00:42:30,750 The Great Master mentioned by Wen Tinghe, 514 00:42:30,750 --> 00:42:34,260 is very likely a close confidant of Prince Sui. 515 00:42:34,260 --> 00:42:39,940 At present, we can only start with Wen Tinghe. 516 00:42:53,640 --> 00:42:55,700 My Lord. 517 00:42:55,700 --> 00:42:58,100 Why have you come in person? 518 00:42:58,100 --> 00:42:59,340 What happened? 519 00:42:59,340 --> 00:43:02,660 Wen Tinghe has been exposed. 520 00:43:02,660 --> 00:43:04,100 How come? 521 00:43:04,100 --> 00:43:06,000 He was at the Ministry of Revenue today. 522 00:43:06,000 --> 00:43:08,580 Our people haven't received any news. 523 00:43:10,400 --> 00:43:15,340 I'm afraid His Majesty used him as bait by letting him return there 524 00:43:15,340 --> 00:43:18,300 to lure out the mastermind behind all of it. 525 00:43:22,020 --> 00:43:24,380 They are quite capable now. 526 00:43:25,060 --> 00:43:28,220 They even traced it back to Wen Tinghe. 527 00:43:33,260 --> 00:43:35,020 We must act cautiously in the coming days. 528 00:43:35,020 --> 00:43:39,220 Without my orders, do not act rashly. 529 00:43:39,220 --> 00:43:41,580 Never reveal your identity. 530 00:43:41,580 --> 00:43:42,880 Understood. 531 00:43:42,880 --> 00:43:44,400 Go. 532 00:43:50,220 --> 00:43:56,560 My Lord. I'm afraid we have to come up with a way to shut Wen Tinghe up forever. 533 00:43:57,980 --> 00:44:04,180 Timing and Subtitles by the "Are You My Soulmate?" 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