1 00:01:38,560 --> 00:01:41,880 BASED ON THE NOVEL "THE PRISONER OF BEAUTY" BY PENGLAI KE 2 00:01:45,280 --> 00:01:48,080 Even so, I'll agree to neither of them. 3 00:01:48,880 --> 00:01:49,800 Goodbye, my lady. 4 00:01:51,800 --> 00:01:52,640 All right. 5 00:01:53,080 --> 00:01:54,080 Let's go. 6 00:01:56,320 --> 00:01:57,520 Goodbye, Father. 7 00:02:00,560 --> 00:02:03,440 Lady Qiao left the prefect's mansion with a big smile. 8 00:02:03,520 --> 00:02:05,160 Right after, they went to a jewelry shop, 9 00:02:05,600 --> 00:02:06,600 saying they wanted to make 10 00:02:06,680 --> 00:02:09,400 a full set of gold and silver wedding jewelry. 11 00:02:14,520 --> 00:02:16,120 Ask Yuan Wang to come and see me. 12 00:02:16,200 --> 00:02:17,160 Yes. 13 00:02:37,320 --> 00:02:40,280 General, may I ask why you summoned me so late? 14 00:02:41,600 --> 00:02:43,240 Today, I received a Go board 15 00:02:43,320 --> 00:02:45,360 and a bridal hair ornament. 16 00:02:45,440 --> 00:02:47,400 Prefect, please take a look. 17 00:02:47,800 --> 00:02:49,240 See if they match 18 00:02:49,320 --> 00:02:50,720 what Lady Qiao promised you. 19 00:02:55,080 --> 00:02:56,880 General, you've truly misunderstood. 20 00:02:57,480 --> 00:03:00,560 Her Ladyship did stop by today to discuss a marriage for my daughter. 21 00:03:00,640 --> 00:03:02,640 But out of respect for our families' agreement, 22 00:03:02,720 --> 00:03:04,640 I neither accepted nor made any promises. 23 00:03:06,560 --> 00:03:09,440 Prefect, save your excuses for simpletons. 24 00:03:10,920 --> 00:03:12,720 Even if nothing came of today, 25 00:03:13,200 --> 00:03:15,560 what about the silver and gold sent late at night? 26 00:03:16,160 --> 00:03:17,680 You didn't turn that away, 27 00:03:17,760 --> 00:03:18,480 did you? 28 00:03:19,480 --> 00:03:21,720 Silver and gold? Sent at night? 29 00:03:21,800 --> 00:03:22,720 General, 30 00:03:23,320 --> 00:03:24,480 what do you mean? 31 00:03:25,240 --> 00:03:26,200 Prefect, 32 00:03:26,280 --> 00:03:27,840 drop the act. 33 00:03:28,600 --> 00:03:30,880 I already set guards outside your mansion to watch day and night. 34 00:03:31,560 --> 00:03:33,000 What passed between you two 35 00:03:33,520 --> 00:03:35,160 was clearly seen. 36 00:03:35,240 --> 00:03:36,120 You… 37 00:03:39,120 --> 00:03:40,720 You had me watched? 38 00:03:41,480 --> 00:03:45,120 I've honored our agreement and never betrayed you. 39 00:03:45,200 --> 00:03:47,680 This is how you see me? How you guard against me? 40 00:03:47,760 --> 00:03:49,600 Is this your idea of sincere cooperation? 41 00:03:49,680 --> 00:03:52,520 Don't forget, my troops are garrisoned in Rongjun 42 00:03:52,600 --> 00:03:54,480 to keep your family safe. 43 00:03:54,560 --> 00:03:55,560 That's ridiculous! 44 00:03:55,640 --> 00:03:58,000 Our Yuan family has been rooted in Rongjun for a century. 45 00:03:58,360 --> 00:04:00,360 Why would we need your protection? 46 00:04:01,040 --> 00:04:03,320 Your so-called garrison here 47 00:04:03,400 --> 00:04:06,160 is nothing more than a leash to keep me in check. 48 00:04:07,000 --> 00:04:09,160 I should've seen this sooner. 49 00:04:09,720 --> 00:04:11,960 But better late than never! 50 00:04:12,600 --> 00:04:14,920 So betrayal was your intention all along? 51 00:04:15,240 --> 00:04:16,839 Says the one with hidden motives! 52 00:04:16,920 --> 00:04:18,200 And what if I do? 53 00:04:25,880 --> 00:04:27,360 The Prefect of Rongjun left Rongjun in the night, 54 00:04:27,440 --> 00:04:28,520 heading to Wei Dian's place. 55 00:04:29,760 --> 00:04:31,360 The timing couldn't be better. 56 00:04:31,440 --> 00:04:33,480 All we need is one final push. 57 00:04:34,320 --> 00:04:36,680 The arrows we collected during the previous ambush 58 00:04:36,760 --> 00:04:37,840 can finally be put to use. 59 00:04:38,720 --> 00:04:39,600 Very good. 60 00:04:40,080 --> 00:04:41,040 I'll go myself later. 61 00:04:41,960 --> 00:04:42,680 My lord? 62 00:04:45,440 --> 00:04:47,080 My wound is healed. 63 00:04:47,760 --> 00:04:49,360 I know my body better than anyone. 64 00:04:49,640 --> 00:04:51,280 I've been stuck in bed for days now. 65 00:04:51,360 --> 00:04:53,200 You won't let me do anything. 66 00:04:53,280 --> 00:04:54,560 I've got it from now on. 67 00:04:54,640 --> 00:04:55,600 You can't go. 68 00:04:56,920 --> 00:04:58,880 I said I'm fine. 69 00:04:58,960 --> 00:05:00,440 Don't I know my own condition? 70 00:05:00,520 --> 00:05:01,680 You don't. 71 00:05:04,800 --> 00:05:05,720 Wei Qu, what do you say? 72 00:05:05,800 --> 00:05:07,000 Am I fine or not? 73 00:05:07,840 --> 00:05:08,920 Wei Qu, 74 00:05:09,440 --> 00:05:11,080 can you really call this fine? 75 00:05:13,320 --> 00:05:14,000 Just say it. 76 00:05:16,280 --> 00:05:17,440 Right now, 77 00:05:17,520 --> 00:05:18,400 I'm not feeling well. 78 00:05:20,720 --> 00:05:21,640 Get back here. 79 00:05:24,400 --> 00:05:25,240 That's enough. 80 00:05:26,120 --> 00:05:29,360 No army sends out their commander just to fight foot soldiers. 81 00:05:29,880 --> 00:05:32,360 You can strategize from this very room. 82 00:05:57,640 --> 00:05:58,640 What's going on? 83 00:06:04,280 --> 00:06:05,240 You… 84 00:06:05,320 --> 00:06:06,400 Who are you people? 85 00:06:07,080 --> 00:06:08,280 How dare you attack me on the street? 86 00:06:08,760 --> 00:06:10,000 You betrayed the general. 87 00:06:10,960 --> 00:06:12,040 Did you think about 88 00:06:12,680 --> 00:06:13,840 what would happen to you? 89 00:06:14,840 --> 00:06:15,880 Kill him. 90 00:06:18,560 --> 00:06:19,640 General Wei Liang! Save me! 91 00:06:32,080 --> 00:06:33,440 Wei Dian, 92 00:06:33,520 --> 00:06:34,760 I knew it was you. 93 00:06:40,840 --> 00:06:41,760 That was too harsh. 94 00:06:41,840 --> 00:06:42,720 Look how scared he is. 95 00:06:42,800 --> 00:06:43,960 Feeling sorry for him, are you? 96 00:06:44,040 --> 00:06:45,480 You almost cut my club in half, you know that? 97 00:06:45,560 --> 00:06:46,520 I had to make it real. 98 00:06:46,600 --> 00:06:47,360 Fine, you big oaf. 99 00:06:47,440 --> 00:06:48,360 I'll remember this. 100 00:06:48,640 --> 00:06:49,840 All right, enough. 101 00:07:08,960 --> 00:07:10,200 Let me help you! 102 00:07:11,080 --> 00:07:13,200 That's not loud enough! 103 00:07:18,080 --> 00:07:18,920 Stop! 104 00:07:23,520 --> 00:07:24,440 General, you… 105 00:07:24,760 --> 00:07:25,800 Are you all right? 106 00:07:25,880 --> 00:07:26,840 I'm fine, I'm fine. 107 00:07:27,200 --> 00:07:28,760 Your face is covered in blood. 108 00:07:29,080 --> 00:07:30,280 It's nothing. It's their blood. 109 00:07:30,880 --> 00:07:32,000 Is it? 110 00:07:32,080 --> 00:07:33,240 That's good. 111 00:07:33,320 --> 00:07:34,280 What a relief. 112 00:07:37,720 --> 00:07:39,080 Thank you for saving my life, General. 113 00:07:39,160 --> 00:07:41,000 If not for you, I… 114 00:07:41,400 --> 00:07:42,560 I'd be dead. 115 00:07:44,280 --> 00:07:45,120 Prefect, 116 00:07:45,200 --> 00:07:46,440 who have you offended? 117 00:07:46,520 --> 00:07:47,240 Who wants you dead? 118 00:07:49,080 --> 00:07:50,520 It's a long story. 119 00:07:52,360 --> 00:07:53,320 General Wei Liang, 120 00:07:54,080 --> 00:07:55,040 I need to see Her Ladyship. 121 00:08:00,360 --> 00:08:01,280 General! 122 00:08:02,240 --> 00:08:03,240 Bad news! 123 00:08:03,320 --> 00:08:04,040 General, 124 00:08:04,120 --> 00:08:07,000 the Prefect of Rongjun has openly declared his support for planting winter wheat. 125 00:08:07,080 --> 00:08:08,760 He's even rallied the people. 126 00:08:08,840 --> 00:08:10,160 Many have already joined him. 127 00:08:10,240 --> 00:08:13,080 People are lining up for seeds outside every house now. 128 00:08:13,880 --> 00:08:14,720 General! 129 00:08:16,840 --> 00:08:17,960 General, 130 00:08:18,040 --> 00:08:19,920 Yuan Wang knows so many of our plans. 131 00:08:20,640 --> 00:08:22,280 Do you think he'll betray us to Wei Shao? 132 00:08:27,640 --> 00:08:28,880 Even if he says nothing, 133 00:08:29,760 --> 00:08:33,159 Wei Shao could still connect it to me. 134 00:08:34,559 --> 00:08:38,120 All these years, he hasn't moved against me, 135 00:08:38,200 --> 00:08:40,240 not because he didn't want to, but because he didn't dare. 136 00:08:40,320 --> 00:08:41,960 So how about 137 00:08:42,039 --> 00:08:43,600 we strike first? 138 00:08:45,640 --> 00:08:48,200 Back in the mourning hall, I should've acted. 139 00:08:49,040 --> 00:08:50,080 General, 140 00:08:50,160 --> 00:08:52,200 it's not too late to decide now. 141 00:08:52,280 --> 00:08:54,400 If the canal construction goes ahead, 142 00:08:54,480 --> 00:08:56,200 we'll be held back in the future. 143 00:08:58,520 --> 00:09:00,080 They came for the canal and the grain. 144 00:09:00,160 --> 00:09:01,880 They don't have much manpower. 145 00:09:02,880 --> 00:09:03,960 So that's it? 146 00:09:04,040 --> 00:09:05,400 Only a little force in Rongjun? 147 00:09:07,480 --> 00:09:08,760 Pass on my command. 148 00:09:08,840 --> 00:09:09,800 Gather the troops. 149 00:09:09,880 --> 00:09:11,000 We depart at once. 150 00:09:11,080 --> 00:09:12,520 Yes, General. 151 00:09:15,560 --> 00:09:17,160 Wei Shao, you brat! 152 00:09:18,360 --> 00:09:19,760 Once I'm armored up, 153 00:09:20,480 --> 00:09:22,720 I'll have it out with you! 154 00:09:55,560 --> 00:09:57,280 Why bother with a tough fight? 155 00:09:57,840 --> 00:09:59,520 One slash settles it. 156 00:10:00,040 --> 00:10:00,880 Have a good rest. 157 00:10:06,480 --> 00:10:07,480 From this day forward, 158 00:10:08,240 --> 00:10:10,400 Wei Dian's former troops are spared from death. 159 00:10:10,480 --> 00:10:13,800 They will be reassigned to work on the canal. 160 00:10:13,880 --> 00:10:16,280 Once it's complete, all past offenses will be pardoned. 161 00:10:17,800 --> 00:10:18,680 Thank you, my lord. 162 00:10:27,000 --> 00:10:28,120 Greetings, my lord. 163 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:31,160 Prefect, you've worked hard. 164 00:10:33,520 --> 00:10:36,240 Now that the wheat seeds are in the hands of the people, 165 00:10:36,320 --> 00:10:38,200 and we have laborers for the task, 166 00:10:38,280 --> 00:10:40,480 the canal will surely be completed. 167 00:10:41,000 --> 00:10:43,200 Rongjun shall offer its full strength in support. 168 00:10:43,280 --> 00:10:46,000 However, this land has long suffered from drought. 169 00:10:46,080 --> 00:10:48,160 We lack experience in building canals. 170 00:10:48,240 --> 00:10:49,440 Don't worry, 171 00:10:49,520 --> 00:10:52,240 I've already found the right person to oversee it. 172 00:11:03,000 --> 00:11:05,320 I've worked in flood control for many years. 173 00:11:05,400 --> 00:11:08,480 Now, the Yongning Canal has been rebuilt 174 00:11:08,560 --> 00:11:10,400 and will stretch all the way to Rongjun. 175 00:11:10,880 --> 00:11:14,640 This is a project for the benefit of generations to come! 176 00:11:15,320 --> 00:11:17,720 Her Ladyship and His Lordship trust me so deeply. 177 00:11:17,800 --> 00:11:19,480 I will not let them down. 178 00:11:19,560 --> 00:11:20,720 I'll give it my all. 179 00:11:20,800 --> 00:11:21,640 Mayor, 180 00:11:21,720 --> 00:11:23,120 you've been talking all the way here. 181 00:11:24,320 --> 00:11:26,480 You've helped with the Yongning Canal more than once. 182 00:11:26,560 --> 00:11:28,160 It's just one more trip there. 183 00:11:28,640 --> 00:11:29,880 Why are you so excited? 184 00:11:29,960 --> 00:11:31,640 You don't understand. 185 00:11:32,240 --> 00:11:34,600 Back in my youth, I used to debate this with Zhen Zhi. 186 00:11:34,680 --> 00:11:36,680 If the Yongning Canal were to go 187 00:11:36,760 --> 00:11:38,800 beyond just Panyi and Xindu, 188 00:11:38,880 --> 00:11:40,440 where should it lead? 189 00:11:42,360 --> 00:11:44,800 Your expression reminds me so much of Zhen Zhi. 190 00:11:45,760 --> 00:11:47,800 The construction of the Yongning Canal, 191 00:11:47,880 --> 00:11:50,080 meant to bring prosperity to both our peoples, 192 00:11:50,160 --> 00:11:53,080 wouldn't be the same with the wrong partner. 193 00:11:53,160 --> 00:11:54,320 There'd be no joy in it. 194 00:11:55,160 --> 00:11:56,280 Never mind, forget it. 195 00:11:56,720 --> 00:12:00,480 I've distanced myself from Xindu and from Zhen Zhi. 196 00:12:01,000 --> 00:12:03,880 I still don't know who I'll be working with on this task. 197 00:12:03,960 --> 00:12:06,240 I'm not questioning Her Ladyship's or His Lordship's judgment. 198 00:12:06,320 --> 00:12:08,680 I just want the chance to prove what I'm capable of. 199 00:12:09,160 --> 00:12:10,800 You'll see once we arrive, Mayor. 200 00:12:21,840 --> 00:12:23,040 Zhen Zhi? 201 00:12:24,080 --> 00:12:26,000 - Goodbye. - But you just got here. 202 00:12:26,080 --> 00:12:28,080 General, you may not know this, 203 00:12:28,160 --> 00:12:29,400 but I've never gotten along 204 00:12:30,200 --> 00:12:31,440 with that man. 205 00:12:31,520 --> 00:12:33,400 And frankly, I don't get along with you either. 206 00:12:34,920 --> 00:12:38,400 Back then, we swore we'd never cross paths again in this lifetime. 207 00:12:39,560 --> 00:12:42,360 If not for His Lordship's orders that I oversee you, 208 00:12:43,480 --> 00:12:44,760 I wouldn't have come at all. 209 00:12:46,080 --> 00:12:47,080 You? Oversee me? 210 00:12:49,600 --> 00:12:51,040 Come on, Zhen Zhi. 211 00:12:51,840 --> 00:12:55,160 You took twice as long as I did to build the canal in Xindu, 212 00:12:55,240 --> 00:12:56,320 and now you're going to oversee me? 213 00:12:57,520 --> 00:12:59,240 What a joke. I've got nothing more to say. 214 00:13:00,160 --> 00:13:02,440 General, you truly don't understand. 215 00:13:02,520 --> 00:13:05,120 I just can't work with him. 216 00:13:05,720 --> 00:13:07,040 It's not that I won't serve Lord of Wei. 217 00:13:07,120 --> 00:13:09,240 I'd like anyone else to oversee me. 218 00:13:09,320 --> 00:13:10,320 I'm leaving. 219 00:13:12,200 --> 00:13:13,440 What are you doing? 220 00:13:13,520 --> 00:13:14,520 What do you mean by this? 221 00:13:15,120 --> 00:13:16,040 Look. 222 00:13:16,120 --> 00:13:16,960 Look for yourself. 223 00:13:17,040 --> 00:13:18,800 Is this how you ask someone for help? 224 00:13:18,880 --> 00:13:20,440 Don't waste your breath on him. 225 00:13:20,520 --> 00:13:23,040 This person is pure Qiao clan through and through, 226 00:13:23,640 --> 00:13:26,040 smooth with his words, but sneaky with his actions. 227 00:13:26,640 --> 00:13:29,080 If you want him to work, force him. 228 00:13:29,520 --> 00:13:31,480 You shut your mouth. 229 00:13:31,560 --> 00:13:33,480 Every time you open it, it stinks. 230 00:13:33,560 --> 00:13:34,400 I'm leaving anyway. 231 00:13:34,480 --> 00:13:35,160 Mayors. 232 00:13:36,240 --> 00:13:38,120 - Greetings, my lord. - Greetings, Lord of Wei. 233 00:13:38,840 --> 00:13:39,920 No need for formalities. 234 00:13:42,840 --> 00:13:44,040 Fourteen years ago, 235 00:13:44,680 --> 00:13:46,400 you both served my grandfather. 236 00:13:48,680 --> 00:13:50,080 Together with Lord Qiao, 237 00:13:50,160 --> 00:13:51,680 you built the Yongning Canal, 238 00:13:52,280 --> 00:13:54,200 diverting the Yang River to the Pei River 239 00:13:54,280 --> 00:13:56,160 and ending the drought that had struck Wei State. 240 00:13:57,120 --> 00:13:58,560 Now, 14 years later, 241 00:13:58,640 --> 00:14:00,040 the canal flows again, 242 00:14:00,960 --> 00:14:02,360 thanks to both of you. 243 00:14:04,720 --> 00:14:05,800 But now, 244 00:14:05,880 --> 00:14:08,120 Rongjun faces the same hardship. 245 00:14:09,040 --> 00:14:11,160 I seek to follow my ancestor's path 246 00:14:11,240 --> 00:14:12,480 and build a new canal. 247 00:14:13,320 --> 00:14:15,080 The Yongning Canal 248 00:14:15,160 --> 00:14:17,280 benefited only Yanzhou and Wei. 249 00:14:18,640 --> 00:14:20,880 As Xindu and Rongjun border Bianzhou, 250 00:14:21,440 --> 00:14:22,640 if we succeed, 251 00:14:22,720 --> 00:14:24,280 the people of Bianzhou will benefit as well. 252 00:14:25,600 --> 00:14:26,920 This time, 253 00:14:27,000 --> 00:14:29,240 we set aside borders and act for the people. 254 00:14:29,800 --> 00:14:31,640 This is a great cause for the good of all. 255 00:14:33,800 --> 00:14:35,080 So, I entrust this task 256 00:14:35,160 --> 00:14:36,480 to you both. 257 00:14:37,040 --> 00:14:39,040 I hope you can work in unity 258 00:14:39,120 --> 00:14:41,080 to relieve the people from the pain of drought. 259 00:14:41,560 --> 00:14:42,480 Here and now, 260 00:14:44,240 --> 00:14:45,360 you have my deepest thanks. 261 00:14:45,440 --> 00:14:47,360 - I will do my utmost. - I will do my utmost. 262 00:14:49,320 --> 00:14:50,640 My lord, urgent news. 263 00:14:51,520 --> 00:14:52,480 Bianzhou has changed hands. 264 00:14:52,560 --> 00:14:53,280 CHEN PANG TAKES OVER 265 00:14:53,360 --> 00:14:55,000 The old Governor of Bianzhou died. 266 00:14:59,840 --> 00:15:04,120 BIANZHOU'S BORDER, BIANZHOU 267 00:15:09,960 --> 00:15:11,040 Any women in the cart? 268 00:15:12,680 --> 00:15:14,840 My sister and I are returning home after visiting relatives. 269 00:15:14,920 --> 00:15:16,440 We're just passing through. 270 00:15:16,520 --> 00:15:17,920 May I ask what you want, officers? 271 00:15:19,280 --> 00:15:20,200 No, officer… 272 00:15:31,400 --> 00:15:33,320 Officers, is there something you require? 273 00:15:38,160 --> 00:15:39,120 Nothing. 274 00:15:40,240 --> 00:15:42,640 Forgive me for asking, officers. 275 00:15:43,960 --> 00:15:47,280 There are checkpoints along the way, and searches even stricter. 276 00:15:47,360 --> 00:15:50,800 Are you searching for someone dangerous? 277 00:15:50,880 --> 00:15:55,200 Not exactly. We're following General Xue's orders to find Lady Yulou. 278 00:15:56,200 --> 00:15:57,480 Lady Yulou? 279 00:15:57,560 --> 00:15:59,520 If you see her, report it at once. 280 00:15:59,600 --> 00:16:00,880 General Xue will reward you well. 281 00:16:02,200 --> 00:16:04,080 May I ask, which General Xue? 282 00:16:04,160 --> 00:16:05,360 Chen Pang has seized power. 283 00:16:05,440 --> 00:16:08,000 Xue Tai, General of Longxiang in Juejun, has rebelled. 284 00:16:08,080 --> 00:16:09,440 We follow our late lord's orders 285 00:16:09,520 --> 00:16:11,360 seeking Lady Yulou to keep her safe. 286 00:16:11,680 --> 00:16:12,480 No need to say more. 287 00:16:13,240 --> 00:16:14,640 We have duties to attend to. 288 00:16:14,720 --> 00:16:15,800 Ma'am, you'd best be on your way. 289 00:16:15,880 --> 00:16:17,320 Thank you, officers. 290 00:16:17,760 --> 00:16:18,680 Let's go. 291 00:16:19,640 --> 00:16:20,920 Thanks to you both. 292 00:16:30,400 --> 00:16:32,760 Ehuang, Xue Tai doesn't accept Chen Pang's rule. 293 00:16:33,600 --> 00:16:34,760 Why don't we go to him? 294 00:16:34,840 --> 00:16:35,800 Maybe we can do something. 295 00:16:37,320 --> 00:16:39,000 Don't be reckless again. 296 00:16:39,080 --> 00:16:40,600 Xue Tai is blindly loyal. 297 00:16:40,680 --> 00:16:43,520 He's only fulfilling Chen Xiang's final wish now. 298 00:16:44,680 --> 00:16:47,880 Claiming to keep me safe is just for his own reputation. 299 00:16:48,760 --> 00:16:50,360 - We should go. - All right. 300 00:16:50,440 --> 00:16:51,760 Bring me some water. 301 00:16:52,120 --> 00:16:53,120 I need to wipe my face. 302 00:16:53,880 --> 00:16:54,720 Yes. 303 00:17:00,560 --> 00:17:01,480 Ehuang… 304 00:17:09,599 --> 00:17:10,920 Ehuang, don't draw that. 305 00:17:11,520 --> 00:17:12,560 If they find you, 306 00:17:13,000 --> 00:17:14,079 they'll send you back to Yulou Pavilion. 307 00:17:15,800 --> 00:17:17,800 Once we pass Bianzhou, we'll reach Wushan State. 308 00:17:18,880 --> 00:17:20,160 They won't chase us there. 309 00:17:20,240 --> 00:17:22,760 Ehuang, you know we're arriving at Wushan State. 310 00:17:24,480 --> 00:17:25,599 We have achieved nothing. 311 00:17:25,680 --> 00:17:26,599 How can we return home? 312 00:17:34,320 --> 00:17:36,040 The Su clan of Wushan State 313 00:17:36,120 --> 00:17:37,440 has treated you well all these years. 314 00:17:37,520 --> 00:17:39,680 If not by adoption, 315 00:17:39,760 --> 00:17:42,120 you could at least have formed an alliance with Bianzhou. 316 00:17:43,400 --> 00:17:46,480 Now, Chen Xiang is dead and Chen Pang has turned his back on us. 317 00:17:46,560 --> 00:17:48,200 We have nothing left. 318 00:17:48,880 --> 00:17:50,440 If the family blames me, 319 00:17:50,520 --> 00:17:51,920 how am I supposed to explain? 320 00:18:00,240 --> 00:18:02,760 At the end of the day, you're just a woman. 321 00:18:02,840 --> 00:18:04,200 Painting a peony won't help… 322 00:18:04,280 --> 00:18:05,600 You think I want this?! 323 00:18:12,440 --> 00:18:13,200 So? 324 00:18:14,240 --> 00:18:15,840 Now that I've fallen, 325 00:18:15,920 --> 00:18:17,040 you come to lecture me? 326 00:18:18,280 --> 00:18:19,040 I wouldn't dare. 327 00:18:20,960 --> 00:18:21,960 Don't you forget, 328 00:18:22,720 --> 00:18:24,760 you've worked with me away from home for years. 329 00:18:25,400 --> 00:18:28,240 Whether you'll still be the Su family heir once we get back is still uncertain. 330 00:18:28,320 --> 00:18:29,680 Pull yourself together! 331 00:18:33,960 --> 00:18:35,840 We're in the same boat. 332 00:18:37,320 --> 00:18:38,680 This huadian I wear 333 00:18:40,040 --> 00:18:41,840 protects more than just myself. 334 00:18:46,320 --> 00:18:47,160 Yes. 335 00:18:48,800 --> 00:18:51,840 POST HOUSE 336 00:19:03,800 --> 00:19:06,880 I solved your problem, my lord. 337 00:19:06,960 --> 00:19:08,400 Is there any reward for me? 338 00:19:10,840 --> 00:19:11,600 Reward? 339 00:19:12,320 --> 00:19:14,000 When Wei Liang faked a marriage proposal, 340 00:19:14,080 --> 00:19:15,520 you made a set of gold jewelry. 341 00:19:16,440 --> 00:19:17,280 It's yours now. 342 00:19:18,120 --> 00:19:19,440 When you were ill, 343 00:19:19,520 --> 00:19:20,800 I took such good care of you. 344 00:19:20,880 --> 00:19:23,280 I even schemed to split Yuan Wang and Wei Dian. 345 00:19:24,560 --> 00:19:26,840 All my efforts were for you. 346 00:19:26,920 --> 00:19:29,680 Now, you're giving me a gift originally meant for someone else? 347 00:19:34,040 --> 00:19:34,880 Then what do you want? 348 00:19:36,360 --> 00:19:37,520 My lord, 349 00:19:37,600 --> 00:19:39,040 haven't you ever thought 350 00:19:39,120 --> 00:19:40,560 of giving me something special? 351 00:19:43,680 --> 00:19:44,400 What a hassle. 352 00:19:45,600 --> 00:19:46,360 I'll think about it. 353 00:19:57,440 --> 00:19:59,960 Why the sudden mood to take us to the market, my lord? 354 00:20:02,040 --> 00:20:05,200 I just want to show you local customs and sights. 355 00:20:05,640 --> 00:20:09,240 As the lord and as generals, we should care about such things. 356 00:20:09,680 --> 00:20:10,760 Yes, my lord. 357 00:20:13,320 --> 00:20:15,280 We can also buy some local specialties. 358 00:20:15,840 --> 00:20:16,880 Local specialties? 359 00:20:16,960 --> 00:20:17,800 For whom? 360 00:20:19,760 --> 00:20:22,440 Mr. Gongsun is still guarding Yujun. 361 00:20:22,520 --> 00:20:24,040 You need to wise up. 362 00:20:24,120 --> 00:20:25,360 For him? 363 00:20:25,440 --> 00:20:26,920 A fine ink slab should do. 364 00:20:28,400 --> 00:20:32,200 I suppose Grandmother would surely enjoy Rongjun's specialties. 365 00:20:32,280 --> 00:20:34,320 We can bring Lady Xu some ginseng. 366 00:20:36,680 --> 00:20:37,480 What about Yan? 367 00:20:37,840 --> 00:20:40,240 Every time he goes out, he always brings you gifts. 368 00:20:40,320 --> 00:20:41,960 That's easy. Some wine will do. 369 00:20:42,040 --> 00:20:42,880 Right? 370 00:20:43,880 --> 00:20:45,280 But there's still one more person. 371 00:20:46,200 --> 00:20:49,440 This time, Her Ladyship played no small role. 372 00:20:49,520 --> 00:20:51,920 She deserves a reward too. 373 00:20:53,200 --> 00:20:54,760 Sure. Got it, my lord. 374 00:20:55,240 --> 00:20:56,520 Still buying gifts for the others? 375 00:20:59,800 --> 00:21:01,520 My mother says all women love sweets. 376 00:21:01,600 --> 00:21:02,960 We can't get these in Yujun. 377 00:21:03,040 --> 00:21:04,520 They'd be perfect for Her Ladyship. 378 00:21:05,120 --> 00:21:06,000 That's lame. 379 00:21:06,760 --> 00:21:07,800 A jade hairpin, 380 00:21:07,880 --> 00:21:09,240 a jingling hairpin with white pearls, 381 00:21:09,320 --> 00:21:10,880 and a kingfisher-blue pin. 382 00:21:10,960 --> 00:21:13,640 I swear, any one of these would win her heart instantly. 383 00:21:16,720 --> 00:21:17,760 That's tacky. 384 00:21:19,080 --> 00:21:20,680 That's jewelry! 385 00:21:20,760 --> 00:21:22,480 No ladies would say no to that! 386 00:21:24,040 --> 00:21:25,880 My lord, Xiaotao told me 387 00:21:25,960 --> 00:21:28,400 that Her Ladyship could read by three and recite poetry by five. 388 00:21:28,480 --> 00:21:29,800 A book would be a good gift. 389 00:21:29,880 --> 00:21:32,200 She could read by three, remember? 390 00:21:32,280 --> 00:21:34,440 How should I know what she hasn't already read? 391 00:21:39,760 --> 00:21:41,120 I think I know what she likes. 392 00:21:41,640 --> 00:21:42,640 This is for you. 393 00:21:42,720 --> 00:21:43,800 What's this? 394 00:21:43,880 --> 00:21:44,800 Steeds. 395 00:21:45,320 --> 00:21:46,320 Five hundred of them. 396 00:21:50,120 --> 00:21:51,600 FIVE HUNDRED FINE STEEDS FOR YANZHOU 397 00:21:51,680 --> 00:21:52,680 Steeds? 398 00:21:54,000 --> 00:21:55,520 This canal construction 399 00:21:56,080 --> 00:21:58,800 is a favor Wei owes Yanzhou. 400 00:21:58,880 --> 00:22:01,040 These five hundred steeds make it even. 401 00:22:03,640 --> 00:22:05,000 My lord, why do you think 402 00:22:06,000 --> 00:22:09,240 I was willing to risk everything and go through all this? 403 00:22:10,600 --> 00:22:12,040 I understand your intentions. 404 00:22:12,960 --> 00:22:14,920 Yanzhou truly wishes to ally with Wei. 405 00:22:15,000 --> 00:22:17,160 I was too narrow-minded before. 406 00:22:17,240 --> 00:22:19,720 But now, I see your sincerity. 407 00:22:21,160 --> 00:22:22,840 What do you think you're seeing? 408 00:22:27,680 --> 00:22:28,600 What? 409 00:22:29,200 --> 00:22:30,160 You don't like steeds? 410 00:22:33,560 --> 00:22:34,400 I can exchange them. 411 00:22:38,560 --> 00:22:39,600 How about weapons? 412 00:22:41,080 --> 00:22:43,160 Battering rams? 413 00:22:43,240 --> 00:22:44,960 Catapults? Or armor… 414 00:22:45,040 --> 00:22:46,160 Enough. No need. 415 00:22:46,880 --> 00:22:48,600 I like steeds. 416 00:22:48,680 --> 00:22:49,760 They're good. 417 00:22:49,840 --> 00:22:50,760 Horses, huh? 418 00:22:52,080 --> 00:22:53,280 Right? 419 00:22:53,360 --> 00:22:54,800 I can tell 420 00:22:54,880 --> 00:22:55,840 you do like them. 421 00:22:57,000 --> 00:22:57,720 I really do. 422 00:22:57,800 --> 00:22:58,840 Great. 423 00:23:02,800 --> 00:23:03,760 I do like them. 424 00:23:07,080 --> 00:23:08,040 Steeds are great. 425 00:23:30,440 --> 00:23:31,360 My lady. 426 00:23:34,520 --> 00:23:35,640 Duang told me 427 00:23:35,720 --> 00:23:37,960 that His Lordship gave you five hundred steeds. 428 00:23:38,040 --> 00:23:38,920 Is that true? 429 00:23:45,160 --> 00:23:46,160 His Lordship 430 00:23:46,240 --> 00:23:47,160 is so generous! 431 00:23:48,400 --> 00:23:49,960 I just don't get it. 432 00:23:50,040 --> 00:23:51,640 Tell me, what kind of man 433 00:23:51,720 --> 00:23:54,280 gives his wife steeds as a gift? 434 00:23:55,280 --> 00:23:56,800 But they're practical. 435 00:23:56,880 --> 00:23:58,160 Send them straight back to Yanzhou. 436 00:23:58,680 --> 00:24:00,560 Not everyone can afford such a gift. 437 00:24:01,480 --> 00:24:03,960 Now that's a proper gift from His Lordship. 438 00:24:04,040 --> 00:24:06,240 Not sure if his wife likes it, but his father-in-law 439 00:24:06,320 --> 00:24:07,560 must be over the moon. 440 00:24:08,160 --> 00:24:09,960 He really knows how to win favor. 441 00:24:11,400 --> 00:24:12,840 Speaking of gifts, 442 00:24:14,600 --> 00:24:16,640 has Wei Liang ever given you anything? 443 00:24:18,360 --> 00:24:19,640 Here, this is for you. 444 00:24:23,240 --> 00:24:25,320 Why bring him up, my lady? 445 00:24:25,400 --> 00:24:26,600 Xiaotao. 446 00:24:37,640 --> 00:24:39,080 My lady, please don't be upset. 447 00:24:39,160 --> 00:24:41,000 It takes time. 448 00:24:41,080 --> 00:24:43,280 You two just need more time together. 449 00:24:53,320 --> 00:24:54,640 Chunniang, 450 00:24:54,720 --> 00:24:56,120 make me some red bean soup. 451 00:24:56,480 --> 00:24:57,520 Yes, my lady. 452 00:25:12,200 --> 00:25:13,480 What is that, my lady? 453 00:25:18,520 --> 00:25:20,200 I thought you might be hungry, 454 00:25:20,280 --> 00:25:21,400 so I brought some sweets. 455 00:25:24,920 --> 00:25:25,920 What is that? 456 00:25:26,400 --> 00:25:27,480 It smells so good. 457 00:25:28,320 --> 00:25:29,920 It's golden osmanthus incense. 458 00:25:30,000 --> 00:25:30,960 I used it earlier. 459 00:25:40,480 --> 00:25:42,080 I see, it's the incense. 460 00:25:43,200 --> 00:25:45,280 I thought the smell was from the sweets. 461 00:25:47,440 --> 00:25:49,560 Next time, add some osmanthus. 462 00:25:49,640 --> 00:25:50,440 It'll taste better. 463 00:26:05,240 --> 00:26:08,320 My lord, you have grown thinner working so hard on the canal. 464 00:26:09,640 --> 00:26:10,760 It's fine. 465 00:26:10,840 --> 00:26:12,400 This is for people's livelihood. 466 00:26:12,480 --> 00:26:13,280 I can't slack off. 467 00:26:14,960 --> 00:26:16,000 That's true. 468 00:26:16,880 --> 00:26:21,000 Canal construction may seem simple, but there's much to take into account. 469 00:26:22,040 --> 00:26:25,920 Weather alone, sunny or cloudy, cold or warm, 470 00:26:26,000 --> 00:26:27,800 can all affect progress. 471 00:26:29,040 --> 00:26:30,080 That much? 472 00:26:31,880 --> 00:26:33,080 Yes. 473 00:26:33,160 --> 00:26:34,480 Back in Yanzhou, 474 00:26:34,560 --> 00:26:35,840 before any digging began, 475 00:26:35,920 --> 00:26:39,240 Grandfather and Uncle would observe the stars 476 00:26:39,320 --> 00:26:41,600 to forecast the weather months in advance. 477 00:26:41,680 --> 00:26:43,200 That's how the work went so smoothly. 478 00:26:43,640 --> 00:26:46,440 But Yang Feng never mentioned any of that. 479 00:26:46,520 --> 00:26:48,040 He doesn't know that? 480 00:26:48,120 --> 00:26:52,040 Grandfather and Uncle must've observed the stars themselves. 481 00:26:52,120 --> 00:26:53,680 That's why the overseers weren't aware. 482 00:26:58,080 --> 00:26:59,040 Luckily, 483 00:27:00,000 --> 00:27:01,720 Grandfather taught me well. 484 00:27:01,800 --> 00:27:03,040 I know a bit about star signs. 485 00:27:03,120 --> 00:27:06,440 Shall I join you tonight to observe them? 486 00:27:07,400 --> 00:27:08,600 That's a good idea. 487 00:27:08,680 --> 00:27:09,560 Let's do it tonight. 488 00:27:10,560 --> 00:27:12,840 Meet me at the observatory at the Xu hour. 489 00:27:12,920 --> 00:27:14,040 I'll find you when I'm done. 490 00:27:15,440 --> 00:27:16,440 Okay. 491 00:27:25,560 --> 00:27:28,040 My lady, the wind's strong. You should put this on. 492 00:27:28,120 --> 00:27:29,040 I'm not wearing it. 493 00:27:29,120 --> 00:27:31,200 It will hide my dress. I'm not wearing it. 494 00:27:33,640 --> 00:27:35,520 - Is my hair messy? - No. 495 00:27:35,600 --> 00:27:37,680 I told you I shouldn't wear this jade hairpin. 496 00:27:38,200 --> 00:27:39,200 The other one was better. 497 00:27:39,280 --> 00:27:40,920 It's so dark out here. He can't see it. 498 00:27:41,000 --> 00:27:42,480 Don't worry, my lady. 499 00:27:42,560 --> 00:27:43,600 It's clear enough to see. 500 00:27:43,680 --> 00:27:44,600 But… 501 00:27:44,680 --> 00:27:47,880 you and His Lordship have been spending time together for a while now. 502 00:27:47,960 --> 00:27:49,720 Why are you more nervous than ever? 503 00:28:03,080 --> 00:28:03,760 My lord. 504 00:28:03,840 --> 00:28:04,880 My lord. 505 00:28:29,760 --> 00:28:31,040 You can't dress like that in this cold. 506 00:28:31,520 --> 00:28:33,200 Why didn't you wear the cloak you brought? 507 00:28:34,440 --> 00:28:35,800 I… I don't want to wear it. 508 00:28:35,880 --> 00:28:37,160 I don't like wearing it. 509 00:28:37,240 --> 00:28:39,600 - You'll catch a cold. Put it on. - I'm not wearing it. 510 00:28:39,680 --> 00:28:40,920 I'm not cold. 511 00:28:41,000 --> 00:28:41,840 Just put it on. 512 00:28:41,920 --> 00:28:42,760 Listen to me. 513 00:28:49,520 --> 00:28:50,960 There. Not cold anymore, huh? 514 00:28:54,680 --> 00:28:55,480 Let's look at the stars. 515 00:28:56,400 --> 00:28:57,280 All right. 516 00:29:05,960 --> 00:29:07,200 My lord, 517 00:29:07,280 --> 00:29:08,440 do you see that star up there? 518 00:29:08,520 --> 00:29:09,720 Which one? 519 00:29:09,800 --> 00:29:10,760 That one there. 520 00:29:10,840 --> 00:29:11,840 The brightest one of all. 521 00:29:16,320 --> 00:29:18,040 That's the Ziwei Star. 522 00:29:18,560 --> 00:29:19,920 It's also called Taiyi. 523 00:29:21,760 --> 00:29:23,320 Have you heard of the Five-Star Augury? 524 00:29:24,560 --> 00:29:25,600 I've heard a bit. 525 00:29:26,880 --> 00:29:27,920 The Five-Star Augury 526 00:29:28,000 --> 00:29:30,840 interprets the movements of five stars… 527 00:29:34,600 --> 00:29:36,600 Do you have something on your mind? 528 00:29:36,680 --> 00:29:38,040 No, not really. 529 00:29:38,120 --> 00:29:38,960 It's just that… 530 00:29:41,480 --> 00:29:42,720 I'm sorry for being late. 531 00:29:43,280 --> 00:29:44,240 It's fine. 532 00:29:46,240 --> 00:29:47,640 My lord. My lady. 533 00:29:49,480 --> 00:29:51,480 You said we should watch stars before starting. 534 00:29:51,560 --> 00:29:55,240 The overseers also need to know the method to plan ahead. 535 00:29:56,560 --> 00:29:58,520 By the way, where is the Mayor of Xindu? 536 00:29:58,600 --> 00:29:59,600 You mean Zhen Zhi? 537 00:29:59,680 --> 00:30:02,720 Well, let's not bring him up. 538 00:30:03,040 --> 00:30:05,920 My lord, my lady, what can I do for you? 539 00:30:06,000 --> 00:30:09,880 I worked with Lord Qiao for years, so I know a bit about stargazing. 540 00:30:10,280 --> 00:30:11,680 That's perfect. 541 00:30:11,760 --> 00:30:14,360 Just now, Her Ladyship mentioned this Five-Star Augury. 542 00:30:14,440 --> 00:30:15,800 Do you know about it? 543 00:30:15,880 --> 00:30:16,760 The Five-Star Augury? 544 00:30:17,160 --> 00:30:18,720 Yes, I know a little bit. 545 00:30:20,240 --> 00:30:22,760 It's about 8,000 characters long, 546 00:30:22,840 --> 00:30:26,840 but it's an important text on stargazing. 547 00:30:26,920 --> 00:30:29,280 It's divided into two parts. 548 00:30:29,360 --> 00:30:31,760 The first part is about augury… 549 00:30:33,080 --> 00:30:34,160 What's wrong? 550 00:30:34,240 --> 00:30:37,600 My lady, I believe you already know it, so I won't repeat it. 551 00:30:47,440 --> 00:30:49,200 Since His Lordship wants to hear it, 552 00:30:50,240 --> 00:30:51,440 please go ahead. 553 00:30:52,160 --> 00:30:53,440 Don't mind me. 554 00:30:53,520 --> 00:30:55,200 Yes, please continue. 555 00:30:57,240 --> 00:30:58,200 Your Lordship, 556 00:30:58,760 --> 00:31:03,360 I just noticed that this observatory is old, worn, and quite cramped. 557 00:31:03,440 --> 00:31:04,680 I'm afraid 558 00:31:04,760 --> 00:31:06,680 it can't really fit three people. 559 00:31:06,760 --> 00:31:08,280 Two would be ideal. 560 00:31:09,440 --> 00:31:10,440 What are you talking about? 561 00:31:10,520 --> 00:31:12,280 It's… It's not cramped at all. 562 00:31:13,480 --> 00:31:15,560 I mean, 563 00:31:15,640 --> 00:31:17,360 stargazing needs peace and quiet. 564 00:31:17,440 --> 00:31:19,160 It can't be too noisy. 565 00:31:19,800 --> 00:31:21,480 So, two is best. 566 00:31:22,440 --> 00:31:23,360 That's right. 567 00:31:39,840 --> 00:31:40,960 You head back first. 568 00:31:42,280 --> 00:31:44,440 I'll take… I should take my leave… 569 00:31:44,520 --> 00:31:47,880 Today, you have to tell me what exactly the Five-Star Augury is. 570 00:31:47,960 --> 00:31:50,240 Her Ladyship said that star is the Ziwei Star. 571 00:31:50,320 --> 00:31:52,440 It's also called the Taiyi or something like that. 572 00:31:52,520 --> 00:31:53,440 What does that mean? 573 00:31:54,400 --> 00:31:55,200 The Ziwei Star? 574 00:31:55,560 --> 00:31:57,280 Well, the Ziwei Star… 575 00:31:59,040 --> 00:32:00,560 It's the brightest star in the sky. 576 00:32:00,640 --> 00:32:02,480 It's also known as Taiyi. 577 00:32:05,040 --> 00:32:06,960 This Five-Star Augury 578 00:32:07,040 --> 00:32:08,360 is a treatise 579 00:32:08,440 --> 00:32:13,480 that uses the movement of the five planets to divine fortune or misfortune. 580 00:32:13,760 --> 00:32:17,480 For projects like canal construction or flood control, 581 00:32:17,560 --> 00:32:19,760 we depend on the planetary movements 582 00:32:19,840 --> 00:32:23,480 to decide whether to proceed, how to proceed, 583 00:32:23,560 --> 00:32:25,360 and whether the timing is auspicious. 584 00:32:25,800 --> 00:32:26,840 So… 585 00:32:30,200 --> 00:32:33,680 PREFECT'S MANSION 586 00:32:53,000 --> 00:32:53,880 My lord? 587 00:32:55,040 --> 00:32:55,880 My lord? 588 00:32:57,600 --> 00:32:58,600 Please, my lord. 589 00:33:05,520 --> 00:33:08,280 Actually, I asked you here today 590 00:33:09,160 --> 00:33:10,640 to request something. 591 00:33:11,080 --> 00:33:12,200 Prefect, rest assured. 592 00:33:12,280 --> 00:33:14,280 The remnants of Wei Dian's forces have been cleared. 593 00:33:14,360 --> 00:33:15,320 No one will trouble you again. 594 00:33:16,480 --> 00:33:17,640 Thank you, my lord. 595 00:33:20,080 --> 00:33:21,160 There… 596 00:33:21,240 --> 00:33:22,560 There's one more thing. 597 00:33:24,680 --> 00:33:25,520 Please, go on. 598 00:33:26,720 --> 00:33:29,200 You know, earlier, two generals came to propose. 599 00:33:29,280 --> 00:33:30,400 My daughter 600 00:33:30,480 --> 00:33:33,520 has feelings for one of them. 601 00:33:45,480 --> 00:33:49,520 Wei Qu is a brave and skilled warrior in my service. 602 00:33:49,600 --> 00:33:50,920 He's also quite handsome. 603 00:33:51,560 --> 00:33:53,640 - He… - My lord. 604 00:33:53,720 --> 00:33:55,520 It's not General Wei Qu. 605 00:33:56,000 --> 00:33:57,120 It's… 606 00:33:57,200 --> 00:33:58,760 General Wei Liang. 607 00:34:13,199 --> 00:34:14,040 Wei… 608 00:34:15,159 --> 00:34:16,080 Liang? 609 00:34:16,440 --> 00:34:18,840 Yes, the mighty General Wei Liang. 610 00:34:20,800 --> 00:34:22,800 I know he is your trusted right hand. 611 00:34:23,480 --> 00:34:25,000 My daughter is not worthy. 612 00:34:25,080 --> 00:34:26,320 We dare not dream of such an honor. 613 00:34:26,840 --> 00:34:27,880 But… 614 00:34:27,960 --> 00:34:30,840 but my daughter has been crying every day, 615 00:34:31,639 --> 00:34:35,880 saying she'll marry no one but the mighty General Wei Liang. 616 00:34:36,360 --> 00:34:38,320 My lord, I beg of you. 617 00:34:38,400 --> 00:34:40,320 This is a father's humble plea. 618 00:34:43,600 --> 00:34:45,080 As for this matter, 619 00:34:45,159 --> 00:34:46,520 I shall speak with 620 00:34:47,560 --> 00:34:49,600 the mighty General Wei Liang. 621 00:34:49,679 --> 00:34:52,320 Just asking him would mean the world to us. 622 00:34:52,400 --> 00:34:53,120 Thank you, my lord. 623 00:34:53,199 --> 00:34:54,080 No, no, no. 624 00:34:54,159 --> 00:34:56,000 - My lord. - I should thank you instead. 625 00:34:56,080 --> 00:34:57,240 My lord, please. 626 00:34:59,160 --> 00:35:00,440 - My lord, please. - Please. 627 00:35:00,520 --> 00:35:01,440 I'll down it. 628 00:35:07,160 --> 00:35:08,040 Wei Liang, my boy. 629 00:35:08,960 --> 00:35:10,200 Stop calling me your boy. 630 00:35:10,280 --> 00:35:11,560 Call me "bro." 631 00:35:11,640 --> 00:35:12,400 I missed again. 632 00:35:12,480 --> 00:35:13,760 You've got no manners. 633 00:35:13,840 --> 00:35:15,000 Bro! 634 00:35:15,080 --> 00:35:16,160 Look at him. 635 00:35:17,480 --> 00:35:18,680 You hit me dead center. 636 00:35:18,760 --> 00:35:20,880 Stop throwing stuff at me. I'm cutting patterns here. 637 00:35:22,360 --> 00:35:25,080 No need to ask Wei Liang. He won't agree. 638 00:35:25,760 --> 00:35:26,600 How do you know? 639 00:35:28,080 --> 00:35:30,080 You're the only one who doesn't know. 640 00:35:31,640 --> 00:35:33,960 Why are you so sure he won't agree? 641 00:35:35,440 --> 00:35:37,000 If you don't believe me, 642 00:35:37,480 --> 00:35:38,920 go ask him yourself. 643 00:35:39,280 --> 00:35:40,040 Fine, I will. 644 00:35:41,000 --> 00:35:41,800 Sounds like 645 00:35:42,480 --> 00:35:45,200 we're not on the same page. 646 00:35:45,640 --> 00:35:47,000 Let's make a bet. 647 00:35:47,640 --> 00:35:49,080 Okay. What's the wager? 648 00:35:50,720 --> 00:35:52,520 If you lose, 649 00:35:53,720 --> 00:35:55,280 you'll come with me 650 00:35:55,360 --> 00:35:57,520 to pick out the prize yourself. 651 00:35:59,840 --> 00:36:00,520 Deal. 652 00:36:05,360 --> 00:36:06,440 Wei Liang. 653 00:36:06,520 --> 00:36:07,720 - My lord. - Come here. 654 00:36:08,320 --> 00:36:09,440 I've got good news for you. 655 00:36:10,000 --> 00:36:11,400 I met the prefect today. 656 00:36:11,480 --> 00:36:13,040 He wants to marry his daughter to you. 657 00:36:13,120 --> 00:36:14,120 What? 658 00:36:14,560 --> 00:36:15,800 - Isn't it good news? - I… 659 00:36:16,320 --> 00:36:17,440 I… 660 00:36:22,560 --> 00:36:24,040 - She… - Are you happy? 661 00:36:28,000 --> 00:36:28,960 My lady. 662 00:36:29,920 --> 00:36:30,760 You're back. 663 00:36:33,120 --> 00:36:34,840 No, no way. It's impossible. 664 00:36:35,680 --> 00:36:36,480 Why not? 665 00:36:37,640 --> 00:36:38,880 We're just not a good match. 666 00:36:42,280 --> 00:36:43,240 Wait, come here. 667 00:36:44,160 --> 00:36:45,520 Why aren't you a good match? 668 00:36:46,240 --> 00:36:47,960 What are His Lordship and Wei Liang whispering about? 669 00:36:48,040 --> 00:36:49,360 They seem quite furtive. 670 00:36:50,640 --> 00:36:51,480 Look. 671 00:36:51,880 --> 00:36:54,160 My lord, I know you're doing this for me. 672 00:36:54,240 --> 00:36:55,200 - Yes, I am. - But… 673 00:36:55,720 --> 00:36:56,840 I'm talking to you here! 674 00:36:56,920 --> 00:36:58,400 She's the prefect's daughter. 675 00:36:58,480 --> 00:36:59,360 Why are you turning her down? 676 00:36:59,440 --> 00:37:01,320 I've already given my heart to someone. 677 00:37:01,400 --> 00:37:02,880 I can't love anyone else. 678 00:37:02,960 --> 00:37:04,520 You have? Who is she? 679 00:37:04,600 --> 00:37:05,640 I… 680 00:37:08,560 --> 00:37:12,720 Remember when we took Wei Liang to the prefect's for the proposal? 681 00:37:12,800 --> 00:37:14,000 Yes. 682 00:37:14,080 --> 00:37:16,800 Wasn't that just to sow discord between Yuan Wang and Wei Dian? 683 00:37:19,960 --> 00:37:21,120 But who would've thought… 684 00:37:22,000 --> 00:37:22,880 What's wrong? 685 00:37:25,680 --> 00:37:27,600 The prefect's daughter has fallen for him. 686 00:37:27,680 --> 00:37:30,400 She begged His Lordship to let her marry Wei Liang. 687 00:37:31,640 --> 00:37:32,560 What? 688 00:37:34,480 --> 00:37:35,200 But we… 689 00:37:35,280 --> 00:37:36,520 Yes, I'm doing this for you. 690 00:37:36,600 --> 00:37:38,240 The prefect's daughter is a noble lady. 691 00:37:38,760 --> 00:37:39,960 Listen, I'm talking here. 692 00:37:40,040 --> 00:37:42,080 You know what? Love takes time to grow. 693 00:37:48,880 --> 00:37:50,000 Him? Wei Liang? 694 00:37:54,000 --> 00:37:55,120 Well, 695 00:37:55,200 --> 00:37:56,800 that's great news. 696 00:37:56,880 --> 00:37:57,760 Great news. 697 00:37:57,840 --> 00:37:59,000 Great news indeed. 698 00:38:01,400 --> 00:38:02,640 If that's the case, 699 00:38:03,120 --> 00:38:06,440 should I go ask His Lordship 700 00:38:06,520 --> 00:38:08,800 to finalize the marriage right now, 701 00:38:08,880 --> 00:38:10,640 even if Wei Liang doesn't agree? 702 00:38:12,320 --> 00:38:13,240 Finalize it? 703 00:38:13,600 --> 00:38:14,880 The marriage? 704 00:38:16,520 --> 00:38:18,080 But my words don't count. 705 00:38:18,600 --> 00:38:20,000 I'll go boil some water. 706 00:38:25,120 --> 00:38:25,880 Move aside. 707 00:38:26,480 --> 00:38:27,520 Heading for the city gate? 708 00:38:32,360 --> 00:38:33,520 - My lord. - Mm. 709 00:38:35,440 --> 00:38:36,680 - Tao… - Step back. 710 00:38:40,000 --> 00:38:40,680 Wait. 711 00:38:40,760 --> 00:38:41,840 We're not done here. 712 00:38:41,920 --> 00:38:44,520 My lord, if you're doing this for my sake, 713 00:38:44,600 --> 00:38:45,960 please don't make me marry her. 714 00:38:46,040 --> 00:38:46,840 I'm begging you. 715 00:38:46,920 --> 00:38:47,880 Wait. 716 00:38:48,520 --> 00:38:49,600 At least tell me why. 717 00:38:51,320 --> 00:38:53,720 You know nothing about love. 718 00:38:53,800 --> 00:38:55,320 It can't be forced. 719 00:38:55,400 --> 00:38:56,840 How about letting one of them marry her? 720 00:38:59,480 --> 00:39:00,320 Come back! 721 00:39:10,080 --> 00:39:11,360 How did you know 722 00:39:11,920 --> 00:39:13,240 he wouldn't agree? 723 00:39:13,800 --> 00:39:16,240 There's a lot you don't know, my lord. 724 00:39:18,160 --> 00:39:19,000 Fine. 725 00:39:19,880 --> 00:39:20,680 You win. 726 00:39:21,800 --> 00:39:23,640 So, my prize… 727 00:39:26,560 --> 00:39:27,400 All right. 728 00:39:48,040 --> 00:39:49,040 Tao, let me help you. 729 00:39:49,120 --> 00:39:50,040 I wouldn't dare. 730 00:39:50,560 --> 00:39:52,480 Aren't you the prefect's son-in-law? 731 00:39:52,560 --> 00:39:54,160 You're too important for this. 732 00:39:54,240 --> 00:39:55,800 Don't talk nonsense. 733 00:39:56,680 --> 00:39:57,600 So you know? 734 00:39:57,680 --> 00:39:59,040 Of course. 735 00:39:59,120 --> 00:40:00,560 It's great news. 736 00:40:00,640 --> 00:40:01,960 The sooner I knew, 737 00:40:02,040 --> 00:40:04,000 the happier I could be for you, General Wei. 738 00:40:04,960 --> 00:40:06,360 How can you be happy for me? 739 00:40:07,280 --> 00:40:08,200 Why not? 740 00:40:08,640 --> 00:40:09,600 Look. 741 00:40:09,680 --> 00:40:13,040 General Wei, right now, you have great military merits, 742 00:40:13,120 --> 00:40:14,480 but you're still just a retainer. 743 00:40:15,160 --> 00:40:18,200 Once you marry into Yuan Wang's family, it will be a whole different story. 744 00:40:18,680 --> 00:40:20,960 From that day on, you will have a beauty by your side 745 00:40:21,040 --> 00:40:23,200 and enjoy a life of wealth and honor. 746 00:40:23,280 --> 00:40:24,160 I'm happy for you. 747 00:40:25,560 --> 00:40:26,760 You're not worried at all? 748 00:40:28,600 --> 00:40:30,080 Why should I be? 749 00:40:30,640 --> 00:40:31,600 Let me… 750 00:40:32,040 --> 00:40:32,960 - Let me. - No need. 751 00:40:37,800 --> 00:40:38,520 Are you happy now? 752 00:40:41,880 --> 00:40:43,480 You're about to get married. 753 00:40:43,560 --> 00:40:45,480 Why are you still coming to me? 754 00:40:45,560 --> 00:40:48,520 You only know half the story, not the whole thing. 755 00:40:48,600 --> 00:40:50,360 I've already told His Lordship 756 00:40:50,440 --> 00:40:52,120 I'll never marry her. 757 00:40:52,200 --> 00:40:53,760 If I'd known it'd come to this, 758 00:40:53,840 --> 00:40:55,040 I wouldn't have gone to propose. 759 00:40:55,920 --> 00:40:56,960 All these years, 760 00:40:57,040 --> 00:41:00,640 the four of us have followed His Lordship through thick and thin, 761 00:41:00,720 --> 00:41:01,800 fighting battles everywhere. 762 00:41:02,480 --> 00:41:05,120 I've lost count of how many times we crawled out from piles of bodies. 763 00:41:05,200 --> 00:41:07,480 By watching each other's backs, we made it this far. 764 00:41:11,120 --> 00:41:12,360 Why are you telling me this? 765 00:41:14,440 --> 00:41:15,520 All right, all right. 766 00:41:16,320 --> 00:41:17,320 I'll drop it. 767 00:41:18,800 --> 00:41:20,640 The four of us use different weapons. 768 00:41:20,720 --> 00:41:21,640 You know that, don't you? 769 00:41:24,560 --> 00:41:25,440 I do. 770 00:41:25,880 --> 00:41:26,560 So what? 771 00:41:31,520 --> 00:41:32,920 Ten years ago, 772 00:41:33,000 --> 00:41:36,520 His Lordship had a craftsman make each of us 773 00:41:36,600 --> 00:41:38,640 a miniature golden version of our weapons. 774 00:41:40,120 --> 00:41:41,640 Mine is a small gold dart. 775 00:41:42,560 --> 00:41:43,520 Wei Qu's is 776 00:41:44,200 --> 00:41:45,320 a pair of long and short swords. 777 00:41:46,400 --> 00:41:47,400 Wei Xiao's is 778 00:41:47,920 --> 00:41:49,200 a small gold bow. 779 00:41:49,800 --> 00:41:50,600 Wei Duo's is 780 00:41:50,680 --> 00:41:51,720 a small sword. 781 00:41:53,120 --> 00:41:55,800 I'm not interested in that kind of stuff. 782 00:41:57,640 --> 00:41:59,040 To us four, 783 00:41:59,440 --> 00:42:01,960 these miniature weapons represent who we are. 784 00:42:03,240 --> 00:42:04,680 Every time we go to the battle, 785 00:42:05,520 --> 00:42:07,160 we leave them at home. 786 00:42:08,960 --> 00:42:11,360 We weren't born on the same day, 787 00:42:12,320 --> 00:42:15,520 and I guess we won't die on the same day either. 788 00:42:17,120 --> 00:42:18,440 But one day, 789 00:42:18,520 --> 00:42:20,160 even if all four of us are gone, 790 00:42:21,360 --> 00:42:23,840 burying these miniature weapons together 791 00:42:23,920 --> 00:42:25,320 will mean we'll always be brothers. 792 00:42:29,080 --> 00:42:30,040 So… 793 00:42:33,520 --> 00:42:35,080 I want you to have this.