1 00:01:38,560 --> 00:01:41,920 BASED ON THE NOVEL "THE PRISONER OF BEAUTY" BY PENGLAI KE 2 00:01:50,120 --> 00:01:51,440 Go tell Zhonglin 3 00:01:51,520 --> 00:01:54,760 that I've entrusted Lady Qiao with the Deer Hunt venue. 4 00:01:55,560 --> 00:01:57,400 Let's see how he can avoid her now. 5 00:02:03,640 --> 00:02:05,280 Who says I can't live without her? 6 00:02:06,160 --> 00:02:08,800 I think the Government Office is far better than home. 7 00:02:09,280 --> 00:02:10,520 At least here, I feel free. 8 00:02:16,400 --> 00:02:17,200 My lord, 9 00:02:17,280 --> 00:02:19,440 have some hot ginger soup before bed to warm you up. 10 00:02:21,400 --> 00:02:23,040 How thoughtful. Everything's better now. 11 00:02:38,120 --> 00:02:40,480 I'm glad the Lord of Wei slept well last night. 12 00:02:40,560 --> 00:02:43,240 The dishes for tonight have been prepared in the kitchen. 13 00:02:43,320 --> 00:02:44,640 Bring them to him later. 14 00:02:45,120 --> 00:02:49,280 If anything is missing, go buy it or come back to get it. 15 00:02:49,360 --> 00:02:51,200 If you're short on money, ask Xiaotao for more. 16 00:02:52,040 --> 00:02:53,800 Thank you for caring for His Lordship. 17 00:02:53,880 --> 00:02:56,120 I will make sure he is looked after as if he were at home. 18 00:03:01,640 --> 00:03:04,280 Are you trying to make him never want to come back? 19 00:03:05,240 --> 00:03:07,120 I don't have such deep thoughts. 20 00:03:07,200 --> 00:03:09,200 I just want him to live comfortably. 21 00:03:11,360 --> 00:03:12,760 Come with me to the Deer Hunt venue. 22 00:03:22,200 --> 00:03:23,600 If you feel tired or have a headache, 23 00:03:23,680 --> 00:03:25,640 use this cooling balm to refresh yourself. 24 00:03:50,480 --> 00:03:51,720 QIAO 25 00:04:00,640 --> 00:04:01,840 The hand warmer is ready. 26 00:04:01,920 --> 00:04:03,440 Hold it so you won't get cold. 27 00:04:15,000 --> 00:04:18,079 GOVERNMENT OFFICE 28 00:04:27,120 --> 00:04:28,400 My lord, are you hungry? 29 00:04:29,840 --> 00:04:32,520 What's made you become so thoughtful suddenly? 30 00:04:32,960 --> 00:04:35,160 It was made in your own kitchen. You'll definitely like it. 31 00:04:37,360 --> 00:04:38,440 This… 32 00:04:38,520 --> 00:04:39,520 Who prepared it? 33 00:04:39,600 --> 00:04:40,680 Her Ladyship, of course. 34 00:04:40,760 --> 00:04:41,880 Her Ladyship? 35 00:04:44,160 --> 00:04:44,920 What about this balm? 36 00:04:45,000 --> 00:04:45,760 Also Her Ladyship. 37 00:04:45,840 --> 00:04:47,400 - The hand warmer? - Also her. 38 00:04:47,480 --> 00:04:49,200 Why did you smile yesterday when I praised you? 39 00:04:50,400 --> 00:04:52,040 Weren't you praising Her Ladyship? 40 00:04:55,000 --> 00:04:56,480 Though I'm at the office, 41 00:04:56,560 --> 00:04:58,440 I'm still caught in her web. 42 00:04:59,520 --> 00:05:02,200 If you don't like it, I'll prepare something else. 43 00:05:02,280 --> 00:05:03,520 No need. 44 00:05:05,440 --> 00:05:06,440 I'll just make do. 45 00:05:08,600 --> 00:05:11,920 What has Her Ladyship been doing these days? 46 00:05:12,000 --> 00:05:14,840 Besides instructing me every day to care for you, 47 00:05:14,920 --> 00:05:17,240 she's been busy with the renovation of the Deer Hunt venue. 48 00:05:18,000 --> 00:05:19,920 I heard she's anxious to find someone 49 00:05:20,000 --> 00:05:22,840 to write poetic exposition to boost the popularity of the Deer Hunt. 50 00:05:24,880 --> 00:05:27,080 Do you know there's a scholar 51 00:05:27,160 --> 00:05:29,400 skilled in poetic expositions and full of talent, 52 00:05:29,480 --> 00:05:30,440 named Gao Heng? 53 00:05:30,520 --> 00:05:32,120 Master Zhenshi, Gao Heng, 54 00:05:32,200 --> 00:05:34,760 is famed across the states and admired by many. 55 00:05:48,840 --> 00:05:50,720 The weather changed so fast. 56 00:05:50,800 --> 00:05:52,040 It suddenly turned cold. 57 00:05:52,760 --> 00:05:53,480 Yes. 58 00:05:53,560 --> 00:05:55,120 Since His Lordship is staying at the office, 59 00:05:55,200 --> 00:05:57,840 hurry and prepare more clothes to send to him. 60 00:05:57,920 --> 00:05:59,120 Yes, yes. 61 00:05:59,200 --> 00:06:00,760 I know you care deeply for His Lordship. 62 00:06:00,840 --> 00:06:02,000 Your hands are busy, 63 00:06:02,080 --> 00:06:03,760 but your mouth isn't idle either. 64 00:06:06,680 --> 00:06:09,520 Send him another hand warmer. 65 00:06:13,480 --> 00:06:16,080 Be careful. That item is very precious to him. 66 00:06:28,400 --> 00:06:29,600 You can't touch this box. 67 00:06:30,120 --> 00:06:33,720 Lady Yulou and His Lordship were almost betrothed. 68 00:06:36,160 --> 00:06:37,080 Xiaozao. 69 00:06:38,480 --> 00:06:40,920 The jade pendant His Lordship wears… 70 00:06:41,520 --> 00:06:43,120 Lady Yulou seems to have one too. 71 00:06:44,000 --> 00:06:45,880 Didn't Xiaotao say 72 00:06:45,960 --> 00:06:47,720 Lady Yulou almost married into the Wei family? 73 00:06:48,480 --> 00:06:49,880 But don't worry, my lady. 74 00:06:49,960 --> 00:06:51,240 That's all in the past. 75 00:06:54,520 --> 00:06:56,200 I'm afraid it's not in the past. 76 00:07:09,520 --> 00:07:10,720 This is the dessert from Danjun? 77 00:07:10,800 --> 00:07:11,640 Yes. 78 00:07:13,200 --> 00:07:14,360 Why did you prepare this for me? 79 00:07:14,680 --> 00:07:15,880 Her Ladyship arranged it. 80 00:07:15,960 --> 00:07:17,120 She said you'd surely like it. 81 00:07:19,800 --> 00:07:21,360 I'd surely like it? 82 00:07:25,800 --> 00:07:27,360 Take it away. I don't like it. 83 00:07:28,000 --> 00:07:28,840 Yes. 84 00:07:39,120 --> 00:07:40,200 Where's my hand warmer? 85 00:07:41,200 --> 00:07:43,480 It was taken back to the mansion. 86 00:07:44,440 --> 00:07:45,520 Back to the mansion? 87 00:07:46,240 --> 00:07:47,600 Her Ladyship said 88 00:07:47,680 --> 00:07:49,280 the office is for working hard. 89 00:07:49,360 --> 00:07:51,040 It shouldn't be made as comfortable as home. 90 00:07:51,120 --> 00:07:52,720 It would hinder your diligence. 91 00:07:54,560 --> 00:07:56,680 What happened? 92 00:07:58,840 --> 00:08:00,480 I even praised her today in front of others 93 00:08:00,560 --> 00:08:01,920 for her meticulous care. 94 00:08:04,760 --> 00:08:06,480 She asked you to take it away, so you did? 95 00:08:06,560 --> 00:08:08,000 Whose side are you on? 96 00:08:09,320 --> 00:08:11,360 - Go get it back for me. - I'm on it. 97 00:08:14,640 --> 00:08:15,560 Wait. 98 00:08:19,360 --> 00:08:20,680 It's already late. 99 00:08:21,920 --> 00:08:24,560 Don't disturb her rest. Do it tomorrow. 100 00:08:25,680 --> 00:08:26,640 Yes. 101 00:08:41,320 --> 00:08:42,240 Why is this box here? 102 00:08:42,320 --> 00:08:43,840 Her Ladyship sent it. 103 00:08:43,919 --> 00:08:45,680 She said it was your cherished item 104 00:08:45,760 --> 00:08:47,240 and should be kept close. 105 00:08:53,840 --> 00:08:54,880 You may leave now. 106 00:08:55,800 --> 00:08:56,680 Yes. 107 00:09:20,600 --> 00:09:21,440 Shao, 108 00:09:22,280 --> 00:09:23,680 promise me two things. 109 00:09:24,360 --> 00:09:26,280 Don't trust anyone from the Qiao clan… 110 00:09:30,800 --> 00:09:31,960 and take care of her for me. 111 00:09:39,400 --> 00:09:40,640 Honestly, 112 00:09:40,720 --> 00:09:42,320 you've fallen for her, 113 00:09:42,400 --> 00:09:43,880 but your filial piety holds you back. 114 00:09:44,640 --> 00:09:45,840 That'll only 115 00:09:46,280 --> 00:09:48,200 make it harder for yourself. 116 00:10:12,120 --> 00:10:13,680 Tomorrow, find some tavern maids 117 00:10:13,760 --> 00:10:16,880 who resemble this goddess in figure and charm. 118 00:10:18,400 --> 00:10:19,400 Yes. 119 00:10:37,600 --> 00:10:38,800 Why are you back? 120 00:10:41,120 --> 00:10:42,440 The office is damp. 121 00:10:43,040 --> 00:10:44,200 My headache flared up. 122 00:10:48,720 --> 00:10:49,760 So tonight, 123 00:10:50,680 --> 00:10:52,120 I'll sleep in the bedchamber. 124 00:10:52,920 --> 00:10:54,080 As you wish. 125 00:10:57,360 --> 00:10:59,720 - What are you doing? - Fixing the pillow. 126 00:11:01,480 --> 00:11:03,000 Perfect timing. Let me try it. 127 00:11:20,560 --> 00:11:21,400 I have 128 00:11:22,120 --> 00:11:23,080 a headache. 129 00:11:47,600 --> 00:11:48,680 - Listen. - Listen. 130 00:11:52,000 --> 00:11:52,880 Let me go first. 131 00:12:13,120 --> 00:12:14,200 My lord… 132 00:12:17,720 --> 00:12:19,040 This box holds the belongings 133 00:12:20,240 --> 00:12:21,760 of my grandfather, 134 00:12:21,840 --> 00:12:22,680 father, 135 00:12:23,480 --> 00:12:24,880 and elder brother. 136 00:12:28,640 --> 00:12:29,680 I'm sorry. 137 00:12:30,280 --> 00:12:32,240 I shouldn't have taken liberties with it. 138 00:12:33,800 --> 00:12:35,520 It was my fault. 139 00:12:36,600 --> 00:12:37,920 I should've told you earlier. 140 00:12:48,520 --> 00:12:49,520 This jade pendant 141 00:12:50,280 --> 00:12:51,520 is actually one half. 142 00:12:53,760 --> 00:12:56,520 Before my brother died, he split it in two… 143 00:12:58,640 --> 00:13:00,760 and asked me to give the other half 144 00:13:00,840 --> 00:13:01,880 to Lady Yulou… 145 00:13:04,640 --> 00:13:05,960 because they were 146 00:13:07,200 --> 00:13:08,280 almost betrothed. 147 00:13:15,040 --> 00:13:18,000 My brother excelled in martial arts from childhood. 148 00:13:18,560 --> 00:13:19,960 He was known as the destined patriarch. 149 00:13:21,880 --> 00:13:24,480 He followed Grandfather into battle 150 00:13:24,560 --> 00:13:25,640 and never lost a fight… 151 00:13:28,880 --> 00:13:30,360 until the Battle of Xindu. 152 00:13:41,200 --> 00:13:43,920 Then he became a scar for Mother and me 153 00:13:45,520 --> 00:13:47,400 that never healed. 154 00:13:51,120 --> 00:13:53,600 So from a young age, I've told myself 155 00:13:54,760 --> 00:13:56,960 to grow up to be brave, 156 00:13:58,040 --> 00:13:59,080 kind, 157 00:13:59,160 --> 00:14:00,480 and responsible 158 00:14:00,560 --> 00:14:01,560 like him. 159 00:14:03,760 --> 00:14:05,280 I still wonder if I can ever… 160 00:14:06,800 --> 00:14:09,160 measure up to him in Mother's eyes. 161 00:14:17,120 --> 00:14:19,120 You're the best patriarch 162 00:14:19,200 --> 00:14:20,320 the Wei clan has ever had. 163 00:14:35,720 --> 00:14:38,120 Before my brother died, he asked two things of me. 164 00:14:39,920 --> 00:14:40,840 The first was 165 00:14:41,880 --> 00:14:44,520 to take care of Lady Yulou on his behalf. 166 00:14:45,760 --> 00:14:47,000 The second… 167 00:14:52,840 --> 00:14:53,960 I failed to fulfill. 168 00:15:19,600 --> 00:15:20,440 Do you… 169 00:15:21,440 --> 00:15:22,480 have a courtesy name? 170 00:15:25,880 --> 00:15:27,600 It's Manman. 171 00:15:33,520 --> 00:15:34,280 Manman. 172 00:15:49,440 --> 00:15:53,440 BOYA 173 00:15:59,720 --> 00:16:02,200 General, there's been another raid from Bianzhou today. 174 00:16:02,280 --> 00:16:03,920 Thankfully, they only took some livestock. 175 00:16:04,000 --> 00:16:05,320 A few commoners were injured. 176 00:16:05,400 --> 00:16:06,920 General, please come up with a solution. 177 00:16:07,480 --> 00:16:09,120 All right. I understand. 178 00:16:09,200 --> 00:16:10,080 You may go. 179 00:16:10,160 --> 00:16:11,080 - Yes. - Yes. 180 00:16:18,520 --> 00:16:20,600 Darling, is something troubling you? 181 00:16:21,880 --> 00:16:22,760 Fan. 182 00:16:23,080 --> 00:16:24,000 QIAO 183 00:16:24,080 --> 00:16:26,160 Did I wake you just now? 184 00:16:26,240 --> 00:16:28,480 It's still early. Why don't you go back to sleep? 185 00:16:29,880 --> 00:16:31,880 Why won't you tell me what's going on? 186 00:16:35,560 --> 00:16:36,880 There was another raid 187 00:16:36,960 --> 00:16:38,480 from Bianzhou. 188 00:16:38,880 --> 00:16:40,560 No major losses were sustained, 189 00:16:41,640 --> 00:16:44,200 but this is the third time this month. 190 00:16:46,640 --> 00:16:49,360 Why didn't you tell me something so serious? 191 00:16:50,560 --> 00:16:52,640 Lady Ding and Ci are here. 192 00:16:52,720 --> 00:16:55,080 I didn't want them to worry, 193 00:16:55,160 --> 00:16:56,320 so I kept quiet. 194 00:16:57,880 --> 00:17:00,720 I sought help from Father, but he remained silent. 195 00:17:00,800 --> 00:17:01,960 He won't send reinforcements. 196 00:17:03,560 --> 00:17:05,040 He must have his reasons 197 00:17:05,599 --> 00:17:06,839 for not doing that. 198 00:17:07,760 --> 00:17:09,240 But I won't show weakness, 199 00:17:09,319 --> 00:17:10,680 or he'll look down on me, 200 00:17:11,160 --> 00:17:13,640 and you might not be welcomed home again. 201 00:17:16,280 --> 00:17:17,240 Bi Zhi. 202 00:17:19,520 --> 00:17:20,359 Fan. 203 00:17:21,359 --> 00:17:23,160 I know you worry for me, 204 00:17:23,240 --> 00:17:24,880 but Her Ladyship is right. 205 00:17:25,560 --> 00:17:27,720 If I don't make something of myself, 206 00:17:27,800 --> 00:17:29,040 how could I be worthy of you? 207 00:17:30,480 --> 00:17:31,720 I've followed her instructions 208 00:17:31,800 --> 00:17:34,720 and started to build roads from Liancheng to Xiaogang. 209 00:17:35,320 --> 00:17:36,880 That is what truly matters. 210 00:17:37,280 --> 00:17:38,560 As for the rest, 211 00:17:38,640 --> 00:17:39,520 it's not important. 212 00:17:44,080 --> 00:17:45,840 Since Father refuses to help, 213 00:17:45,920 --> 00:17:48,120 I'll write to Manman 214 00:17:48,200 --> 00:17:49,320 and ask if she can help. 215 00:17:56,320 --> 00:17:57,600 But at the end of the day, 216 00:17:57,680 --> 00:18:00,600 the Qiao clan's banner is still flying in Boya. 217 00:18:00,680 --> 00:18:03,000 Why would the Lord of Wei help me? 218 00:18:04,960 --> 00:18:06,280 You fool. 219 00:18:06,680 --> 00:18:09,400 I'll say that since the Deer Hunt is coming up, 220 00:18:09,480 --> 00:18:11,400 we'd like to visit them for the event. 221 00:18:13,320 --> 00:18:14,240 Yeah. 222 00:18:14,960 --> 00:18:17,800 If I attend, the world will know 223 00:18:19,120 --> 00:18:20,560 the Lord of Wei sees me as an in-law, 224 00:18:21,240 --> 00:18:23,080 and if anyone wants to invade Boya later, 225 00:18:23,160 --> 00:18:24,200 they'll think twice. 226 00:18:25,600 --> 00:18:26,800 We'll have to take a risk 227 00:18:26,880 --> 00:18:29,440 and see if the Lord of Wei has a place in his heart for Manman. 228 00:18:33,600 --> 00:18:35,280 TO MANMAN 229 00:19:14,080 --> 00:19:15,760 Why didn't I see you 230 00:19:15,840 --> 00:19:17,240 in the tavern before? 231 00:19:18,000 --> 00:19:19,560 I'm a Yu. 232 00:19:19,640 --> 00:19:21,080 I've admired you for a long time. 233 00:19:23,520 --> 00:19:24,520 Good. 234 00:19:24,600 --> 00:19:26,080 I'll come by another time. 235 00:19:26,360 --> 00:19:27,760 I'll be waiting. 236 00:19:34,720 --> 00:19:36,560 Lower your head. 237 00:19:53,080 --> 00:19:54,080 Zhu Quan, 238 00:19:54,160 --> 00:19:55,480 send them back. 239 00:19:56,200 --> 00:19:57,040 Yes. 240 00:20:16,720 --> 00:20:17,440 My lord, 241 00:20:17,520 --> 00:20:19,600 Master Zhenshi, who was invited for the poetic exposition, 242 00:20:19,680 --> 00:20:20,800 has arrived in Yujun. 243 00:20:20,880 --> 00:20:22,160 He said 244 00:20:22,240 --> 00:20:25,000 he wanted to explore the scenery before he could begin writing. 245 00:20:26,760 --> 00:20:27,800 Let him be. 246 00:20:27,880 --> 00:20:29,320 - Treat him well. - Yes. 247 00:20:31,480 --> 00:20:33,800 Chunniang sent these honeyed drinks and cakes 248 00:20:34,320 --> 00:20:35,560 on Her Ladyship's orders. 249 00:20:38,360 --> 00:20:40,440 Why didn't she bring them herself? 250 00:20:41,040 --> 00:20:43,480 She's at the Deer Hunt venue overseeing the renovations. 251 00:20:51,320 --> 00:20:52,360 Any other orders, my lord? 252 00:20:53,960 --> 00:20:58,640 Pick out a few hairpins in the latest and finest styles for me. 253 00:21:00,000 --> 00:21:00,880 Yes. 254 00:21:21,480 --> 00:21:23,440 What a rare gathering. 255 00:21:24,160 --> 00:21:25,360 Let's raise our glasses. 256 00:21:26,280 --> 00:21:27,680 - Mother. - To grandmother. 257 00:21:34,400 --> 00:21:36,280 Though it's late now, 258 00:21:36,360 --> 00:21:39,600 the room feels particularly radiant. 259 00:21:40,240 --> 00:21:44,200 It must be because of Grandmother and Aunt's beautiful new jewelry. 260 00:21:44,560 --> 00:21:47,400 You both look much more stunning. 261 00:21:48,400 --> 00:21:51,080 During the day, Zhonglin noticed my hairpin was worn, 262 00:21:51,160 --> 00:21:52,640 so he brought a new one tonight. 263 00:21:53,280 --> 00:21:55,800 He also got one for Mother and Lady Qiao too. 264 00:21:58,640 --> 00:22:00,880 He's mainly trying to be filial to you. 265 00:22:00,960 --> 00:22:03,360 I just benefited from that. 266 00:22:03,840 --> 00:22:06,400 Shiyuan, what's wrong with you? 267 00:22:06,840 --> 00:22:08,640 Three of us have new jewelry, 268 00:22:08,720 --> 00:22:10,560 but you only complimented two of us. 269 00:22:10,640 --> 00:22:13,000 Can't you see the hairpin on Lady Qiao's head? 270 00:22:15,160 --> 00:22:16,400 Grandmother, 271 00:22:16,480 --> 00:22:18,920 Zhonglin should be the one complimenting Lady Qiao, 272 00:22:19,000 --> 00:22:22,560 while I should focus on cheering up you two. 273 00:22:23,320 --> 00:22:24,720 Of course, we're happy. 274 00:22:29,160 --> 00:22:31,600 I really like the hairpin you gave me. 275 00:22:37,040 --> 00:22:39,400 The craftsman had some material left, 276 00:22:39,480 --> 00:22:41,760 so he made yours with it. 277 00:22:42,360 --> 00:22:43,240 Still, 278 00:22:43,840 --> 00:22:45,000 I'm glad you like it. 279 00:22:45,760 --> 00:22:47,120 Zhonglin, 280 00:22:47,200 --> 00:22:48,960 you meant well. 281 00:22:49,480 --> 00:22:51,360 Why say such things? 282 00:22:51,720 --> 00:22:54,280 Is it so hard to say something nice? 283 00:22:54,360 --> 00:22:55,280 You're right. 284 00:22:56,640 --> 00:22:58,080 Let's drink. 285 00:22:58,160 --> 00:22:59,400 To Grandmother. 286 00:23:05,040 --> 00:23:07,800 Mr. Wei really is something. 287 00:23:08,680 --> 00:23:11,040 That girl is completely obsessed with him now. 288 00:23:11,120 --> 00:23:13,480 She's driven off every suitor. 289 00:23:14,560 --> 00:23:16,360 She'll marry no one but him. 290 00:23:16,440 --> 00:23:17,680 Really? 291 00:23:17,760 --> 00:23:19,160 Where did you hear that gossip? 292 00:23:19,240 --> 00:23:21,360 The whole city's talking about it. 293 00:23:22,160 --> 00:23:23,560 She says 294 00:23:24,120 --> 00:23:25,320 she sees him every day 295 00:23:25,400 --> 00:23:28,520 and spends every night with him. 296 00:23:28,600 --> 00:23:30,160 She even has a keepsake from him. 297 00:23:30,240 --> 00:23:31,160 She's a girl, after all. 298 00:23:31,240 --> 00:23:33,560 With that much detail, it's gotta be true. 299 00:23:34,880 --> 00:23:36,120 Is Mr. Wei getting married? 300 00:23:37,360 --> 00:23:38,600 I don't think so. 301 00:23:39,480 --> 00:23:41,280 We know him. 302 00:23:42,040 --> 00:23:44,320 He's engaged to half the girls here. 303 00:23:44,400 --> 00:23:45,920 He's always been a flirt. 304 00:23:46,000 --> 00:23:48,680 It's not likely that he'll tie himself 305 00:23:49,320 --> 00:23:50,120 to one woman. 306 00:23:50,960 --> 00:23:54,920 So he gave her affection but no promise? 307 00:23:55,000 --> 00:23:56,600 That'll ruin her life. 308 00:23:56,680 --> 00:23:57,600 You're too naïve. 309 00:23:57,680 --> 00:23:58,800 Who is this good girl? 310 00:23:58,880 --> 00:24:00,400 A Yu in the east of the city. 311 00:24:01,240 --> 00:24:02,840 I've never heard of her. 312 00:24:06,240 --> 00:24:08,920 Why are you here gossiping instead of being on duty? 313 00:24:09,240 --> 00:24:10,880 Mr. Wei, we're waiting for His Lordship. 314 00:24:10,960 --> 00:24:12,080 - Close the door. - Sure. 315 00:24:12,160 --> 00:24:15,160 We're waiting for His Lordship to head to the office. 316 00:24:18,440 --> 00:24:20,400 - You shouldn't have asked. - You mentioned it first. 317 00:24:23,480 --> 00:24:24,520 Shiyuan 318 00:24:24,600 --> 00:24:27,600 has always been messy with women. 319 00:24:27,680 --> 00:24:31,880 I'm not surprised that he's messing with a good girl. 320 00:24:33,440 --> 00:24:36,040 He's never mentioned anything about this. 321 00:24:36,120 --> 00:24:37,720 We don't know if it's true yet. 322 00:24:38,880 --> 00:24:42,920 I've seen plenty of girls claiming to hold his keepsakes. 323 00:24:43,720 --> 00:24:45,200 Some have a rouge box, 324 00:24:45,680 --> 00:24:46,960 and some have a wooden comb. 325 00:24:47,560 --> 00:24:49,280 I wonder 326 00:24:49,360 --> 00:24:50,720 what it is this time. 327 00:24:52,960 --> 00:24:55,200 My lady, this time 328 00:24:55,280 --> 00:24:57,120 it's a flute. 329 00:24:57,200 --> 00:24:58,280 A flute? 330 00:24:58,640 --> 00:25:00,480 Then it might be true. 331 00:25:01,000 --> 00:25:04,400 If she's someone Shiyuan really likes, 332 00:25:04,480 --> 00:25:06,080 I'd like to meet her. 333 00:25:06,160 --> 00:25:07,720 What's all the chatter about? 334 00:25:08,800 --> 00:25:10,320 - It's about you. - Let me hear it. 335 00:25:12,400 --> 00:25:13,360 Grandmother. 336 00:25:14,440 --> 00:25:15,680 Aunt. 337 00:25:15,760 --> 00:25:17,480 It's your flirtatious debts. 338 00:25:17,560 --> 00:25:19,200 There's gossip all over the city. 339 00:25:20,840 --> 00:25:23,160 A girl claimed to have your keepsake, 340 00:25:23,240 --> 00:25:25,280 said she was engaged to you, 341 00:25:25,360 --> 00:25:26,840 and swore she'd marry no one else. 342 00:25:26,920 --> 00:25:29,600 She said you invited her home to paint. 343 00:25:29,680 --> 00:25:31,440 Do you know anything about this? 344 00:25:33,240 --> 00:25:34,640 Painting? 345 00:25:35,680 --> 00:25:38,800 Was it a tavern maid surnamed Yu? 346 00:25:38,880 --> 00:25:39,960 What tavern maid? 347 00:25:40,040 --> 00:25:41,280 She's a girl from a decent family. 348 00:25:41,680 --> 00:25:42,640 You found her? 349 00:25:42,720 --> 00:25:44,880 If you keep this up, I won't help you find anyone next time. 350 00:25:46,000 --> 00:25:47,840 So you do know she's a Yu. 351 00:25:48,440 --> 00:25:50,400 Then she does exist. 352 00:25:50,480 --> 00:25:52,840 Grandmother, it's a misunderstanding. 353 00:25:52,920 --> 00:25:53,680 That day… 354 00:25:53,760 --> 00:25:56,200 If she's truly the one you want, 355 00:25:56,760 --> 00:25:58,840 we don't care about her background. 356 00:25:59,520 --> 00:26:02,120 Shall I arrange the betrothal? 357 00:26:03,640 --> 00:26:05,400 It was just one meeting. 358 00:26:05,480 --> 00:26:06,560 If I truly care for someone, 359 00:26:06,640 --> 00:26:08,000 I'll ask you to arrange it for me. 360 00:26:10,280 --> 00:26:12,360 I'm tired. I'm leaving. 361 00:26:22,000 --> 00:26:22,880 Cousin. 362 00:26:26,440 --> 00:26:27,640 What's wrong? 363 00:26:28,960 --> 00:26:31,560 I have an appointment with someone. Would you like to join me? 364 00:26:33,440 --> 00:26:34,240 Who is it? 365 00:26:34,320 --> 00:26:35,760 I've sent someone to fetch her. 366 00:26:38,960 --> 00:26:41,200 Miss Yu, I invited you here today 367 00:26:41,280 --> 00:26:43,440 to hear your thoughts 368 00:26:43,520 --> 00:26:46,920 and to settle all the rumors. 369 00:26:47,760 --> 00:26:48,800 My lady, 370 00:26:49,360 --> 00:26:52,120 I was once intimate with Mr. Wei. 371 00:26:52,520 --> 00:26:54,840 I've rejected all other suitors for him. 372 00:26:54,920 --> 00:26:56,680 I'd gladly be his wife or concubine. 373 00:26:56,760 --> 00:26:59,080 I will marry no one else. 374 00:27:00,600 --> 00:27:03,000 I've given him my heart. 375 00:27:03,080 --> 00:27:04,360 Just last night, 376 00:27:04,440 --> 00:27:07,240 he treated me tenderly, smiled at me, 377 00:27:07,960 --> 00:27:09,800 gave me a keepsake, 378 00:27:09,880 --> 00:27:11,640 held me close, and kissed me. 379 00:27:13,720 --> 00:27:15,600 Did you say last night? 380 00:27:15,680 --> 00:27:18,880 We've been together every night. Last night was no exception. 381 00:27:21,520 --> 00:27:23,760 There was a family banquet last night. 382 00:27:24,400 --> 00:27:26,760 Was it later last night? 383 00:27:28,640 --> 00:27:30,120 Yes. 384 00:27:30,400 --> 00:27:32,160 It was later than usual. 385 00:27:38,160 --> 00:27:40,600 Last night, Mr. Wei got drunk at the banquet. 386 00:27:41,320 --> 00:27:43,920 He rested at the mansion as arranged. 387 00:27:44,000 --> 00:27:45,520 He didn't go out again. 388 00:27:46,160 --> 00:27:48,960 How did you meet him? 389 00:27:52,400 --> 00:27:53,600 Perhaps I remembered wrong. 390 00:27:54,360 --> 00:27:55,920 He didn't come last night. 391 00:27:56,720 --> 00:27:59,080 But usually, he comes every day. 392 00:28:01,520 --> 00:28:04,480 If you can't recall what happened last night, 393 00:28:04,920 --> 00:28:08,000 how can we trust what you said about before then? 394 00:28:09,480 --> 00:28:10,960 I have his keepsake. 395 00:28:11,040 --> 00:28:12,520 Everything I said is true. 396 00:28:12,600 --> 00:28:14,200 Mr. Wei and I truly love each other. 397 00:28:14,280 --> 00:28:15,240 I must marry him. 398 00:28:17,960 --> 00:28:21,120 We don't know whether what you have 399 00:28:21,200 --> 00:28:22,680 is proof or a stolen item. 400 00:28:22,760 --> 00:28:26,480 Being a weak woman doesn't mean you can use it to oppress Mr. Wei. 401 00:28:27,080 --> 00:28:28,040 My lady, 402 00:28:28,760 --> 00:28:31,480 she just admires Mr. Wei deeply, 403 00:28:31,560 --> 00:28:32,960 so she was momentarily confused 404 00:28:33,040 --> 00:28:35,400 and disguised herself as a tavern maid to sneak into the mansion. 405 00:28:35,480 --> 00:28:37,840 She just wanted to see him, 406 00:28:37,920 --> 00:28:40,800 yet he treated her so gently. 407 00:28:40,880 --> 00:28:43,320 That's how she came to want something more. 408 00:28:43,400 --> 00:28:48,720 My lady, please show mercy for the sake of her sincere love. 409 00:28:48,800 --> 00:28:50,520 How unfair. 410 00:28:51,200 --> 00:28:53,560 Love has now become an excuse to make false accusations. 411 00:28:54,960 --> 00:28:56,920 Take Miss Yu home. 412 00:28:58,280 --> 00:28:59,680 Watch her closely. 413 00:29:00,040 --> 00:29:01,520 Thank you, my lady. 414 00:29:01,600 --> 00:29:02,600 My lady. 415 00:29:09,640 --> 00:29:11,840 Chunniang, spread the word. 416 00:29:11,920 --> 00:29:13,360 This must not be talked about again. 417 00:29:14,240 --> 00:29:17,400 A woman's reputation matters. Don't ruin her future. 418 00:29:17,880 --> 00:29:19,880 Yes, my lady. Rest assured. 419 00:29:33,680 --> 00:29:35,160 Why did you do that? 420 00:29:37,520 --> 00:29:39,120 I am the Lady of Wei, 421 00:29:39,200 --> 00:29:41,560 so I should get to decide everything about women. 422 00:29:42,560 --> 00:29:44,120 I just don't understand. 423 00:29:44,800 --> 00:29:48,160 Since you were wrongly accused, why didn't you defend yourself? 424 00:29:51,480 --> 00:29:52,760 I'm a man. 425 00:29:53,720 --> 00:29:55,280 Why care about reputation? 426 00:29:56,240 --> 00:29:57,880 Besides, I've had affairs with many. 427 00:29:58,200 --> 00:30:00,480 What's one more? 428 00:30:01,160 --> 00:30:02,280 Still, I didn't expect you 429 00:30:03,440 --> 00:30:04,800 to defend me like this. 430 00:30:04,880 --> 00:30:06,880 Reputation, good or bad, 431 00:30:06,960 --> 00:30:08,720 should come from what you've actually done, 432 00:30:08,800 --> 00:30:10,440 not from false accusations. 433 00:30:11,640 --> 00:30:12,840 I'm your family. 434 00:30:13,400 --> 00:30:15,440 Of course I won't let you suffer injustice. 435 00:30:21,640 --> 00:30:24,000 Everyone thinks I'm a rake 436 00:30:24,080 --> 00:30:26,400 and it's no surprise for me to do this. 437 00:30:27,280 --> 00:30:30,080 Why do you see me 438 00:30:30,880 --> 00:30:31,960 so differently? 439 00:30:33,160 --> 00:30:36,480 Perhaps it's because I believe I understand your character. 440 00:30:37,480 --> 00:30:40,640 Even if your words are sometimes flirtatious, 441 00:30:40,720 --> 00:30:44,120 you would never deceive and abandon a woman. 442 00:30:51,320 --> 00:30:52,800 Grandmother protects me 443 00:30:54,080 --> 00:30:55,360 and Zhonglin defends me 444 00:30:56,600 --> 00:30:58,400 even when they think 445 00:30:59,120 --> 00:31:00,280 I'm wrong. 446 00:31:07,080 --> 00:31:08,080 Thank you. 447 00:31:16,040 --> 00:31:18,920 Miss Yu loved Mr. Wei, 448 00:31:19,000 --> 00:31:21,440 so she picked up his flute, 449 00:31:21,520 --> 00:31:22,840 hoping it would lead to marriage. 450 00:31:23,200 --> 00:31:25,760 Unexpectedly, Mr. Wei had no such intentions. 451 00:31:26,200 --> 00:31:29,200 Fate can't be forced. 452 00:31:29,280 --> 00:31:30,320 Yes. 453 00:31:30,800 --> 00:31:36,000 Seeing how Zhonglin and his wife live so harmoniously, 454 00:31:37,000 --> 00:31:40,160 I just hope Shiyuan can get married soon 455 00:31:40,840 --> 00:31:44,960 so he won't end up alone like his mother. 456 00:31:45,480 --> 00:31:47,480 Don't worry, my lady. 457 00:31:47,560 --> 00:31:50,320 Mr. Wei will definitely find someone he loves. 458 00:31:56,160 --> 00:31:57,920 I was like that poor scholar, 459 00:31:58,000 --> 00:31:59,240 lost and weary, 460 00:31:59,320 --> 00:32:00,920 wandering along the wrong path, 461 00:32:01,000 --> 00:32:04,680 until I finally came to a clearing 462 00:32:04,760 --> 00:32:06,120 and saw the goddess. 463 00:32:15,360 --> 00:32:17,960 With one sway, flowers blossomed. With another, the grass withered. 464 00:32:18,040 --> 00:32:20,680 So serene, like a tiger and hare at peace, or the sun and moon in quiet grace. 465 00:32:21,360 --> 00:32:22,840 I admired her. 466 00:32:23,400 --> 00:32:26,520 I longed to approach her, yet feared she'd vanish the moment I did. 467 00:32:27,200 --> 00:32:29,440 I was torn 468 00:32:29,520 --> 00:32:30,720 between longing and fear. 469 00:32:37,520 --> 00:32:39,760 In love, hesitation is the greatest foe. 470 00:32:40,320 --> 00:32:41,960 The more one worries, 471 00:32:42,040 --> 00:32:43,200 the heavier the burden, 472 00:32:43,280 --> 00:32:47,440 until there's no freedom, only knots and no joy. 473 00:32:54,280 --> 00:32:57,080 WEI YAN'S MANSION, WEI 474 00:33:23,400 --> 00:33:26,560 Is the goddess Mr. Wei loves… 475 00:33:27,360 --> 00:33:28,680 me? 476 00:33:46,280 --> 00:33:47,280 All right. 477 00:33:47,360 --> 00:33:49,480 If you have nothing else to say, you may leave. 478 00:33:52,600 --> 00:33:55,280 My lord, this is a letter from Boya to Her Ladyship. 479 00:34:00,800 --> 00:34:01,800 What does it say? 480 00:34:01,880 --> 00:34:02,800 Not much. 481 00:34:02,880 --> 00:34:06,680 Just the same praise about how good the general is to his wife. 482 00:34:06,760 --> 00:34:08,960 She's bragging about her husband. Nothing new. 483 00:34:09,960 --> 00:34:12,400 Bi Zhi listens to his wife in everything. 484 00:34:12,480 --> 00:34:14,360 I've never seen a man so devoted to his wife. 485 00:34:15,159 --> 00:34:17,239 How can a man be controlled like this? 486 00:34:17,760 --> 00:34:19,360 You don't get it. 487 00:34:19,440 --> 00:34:20,639 I heard it from Wei Qu. 488 00:34:21,120 --> 00:34:24,000 He said the general and his wife 489 00:34:24,080 --> 00:34:26,120 went through a lot to be together, right? 490 00:34:26,199 --> 00:34:28,280 I saw that myself in Boya. 491 00:34:28,360 --> 00:34:31,360 Their bond is truly beyond that of ordinary couples. 492 00:34:33,040 --> 00:34:35,040 His Lordship and Her Ladyship have been through a lot too, 493 00:34:35,120 --> 00:34:37,280 but I don't see Her Ladyship controlling His Lordship. 494 00:34:40,480 --> 00:34:41,400 Wait, Wei Liang. 495 00:34:41,480 --> 00:34:43,639 Why are you suddenly talking about love today? 496 00:34:43,719 --> 00:34:45,520 Are you thinking of getting married? 497 00:34:46,159 --> 00:34:47,639 With whom? 498 00:34:49,520 --> 00:34:51,120 All right, you may leave. 499 00:34:51,440 --> 00:34:52,320 My lord. 500 00:34:53,280 --> 00:34:54,520 I have a report. 501 00:34:54,600 --> 00:34:55,440 Speak. 502 00:34:56,840 --> 00:34:58,520 Master Zhenshi has finished the poetic exposition. 503 00:34:59,520 --> 00:35:00,480 Already? 504 00:35:02,280 --> 00:35:04,440 Didn't he say earlier that he had found no inspiration 505 00:35:04,520 --> 00:35:05,880 even after touring all of Wei? 506 00:35:06,680 --> 00:35:08,320 He just suddenly got inspired? 507 00:35:08,400 --> 00:35:11,160 It's said that he strolled around the drill ground for two hours 508 00:35:11,240 --> 00:35:12,400 and started writing on the spot. 509 00:35:14,600 --> 00:35:16,560 That old man is quite interesting. 510 00:35:17,560 --> 00:35:18,400 My lord, 511 00:35:18,480 --> 00:35:20,280 Master Zhenshi is no elder. 512 00:35:20,360 --> 00:35:22,840 He is a young and handsome man. 513 00:35:24,760 --> 00:35:25,680 Young? 514 00:35:26,880 --> 00:35:27,760 Handsome? 515 00:35:30,640 --> 00:35:31,920 I'll head to the drill ground. 516 00:35:34,360 --> 00:35:36,200 My lord, he's a rare talent. 517 00:35:36,280 --> 00:35:37,800 Please treat him with respect. 518 00:35:38,840 --> 00:35:40,800 YUJUN, WEI 519 00:35:53,000 --> 00:35:55,240 GAO HENG FAMOUS SCHOLAR 520 00:36:03,320 --> 00:36:04,440 How brilliant. 521 00:36:04,520 --> 00:36:07,440 To compose like that on the spot is truly beyond us. 522 00:36:07,520 --> 00:36:08,760 Indeed. 523 00:36:08,840 --> 00:36:10,720 It was only by coming here… 524 00:36:13,480 --> 00:36:15,040 that I finally found inspiration. 525 00:36:20,400 --> 00:36:23,120 Master Zhenshi, with such striking features, 526 00:36:24,280 --> 00:36:26,280 is not only good-looking but also talented in literature. 527 00:36:26,680 --> 00:36:29,640 You have finally finished. Let's read it. 528 00:36:29,720 --> 00:36:30,680 - Yes. - Right. 529 00:36:30,760 --> 00:36:32,720 Such elegant writing! Every word is a gem. 530 00:36:32,800 --> 00:36:35,240 His diction and structure are far beyond our reach. 531 00:36:35,320 --> 00:36:36,800 - Truly. - Yeah. 532 00:36:37,320 --> 00:36:39,720 When all states prosper, the world will have peace. 533 00:36:40,240 --> 00:36:41,960 The water from the Yang River is accessible 534 00:36:42,040 --> 00:36:45,560 thanks to the Yongning Canal, which runs over 700 li, 535 00:36:45,640 --> 00:36:47,040 chasing the sun across the sky. 536 00:36:47,560 --> 00:36:50,800 The walls of legacy are painted with the contributions 537 00:36:52,240 --> 00:36:53,760 of Lady Qiao. 538 00:36:57,800 --> 00:37:00,520 Once I entered Xindu, I saw the people living in harmony, 539 00:37:00,880 --> 00:37:04,120 and the lady, as pretty as a lotus, walking like the drifting wind, 540 00:37:04,480 --> 00:37:07,600 like a goddess among clouds wherever she goes. 541 00:37:09,800 --> 00:37:13,360 My lord, you invited him to praise Wei and the Deer Hunt, 542 00:37:13,440 --> 00:37:15,600 yet he spoke of Her Ladyship endlessly. 543 00:37:20,480 --> 00:37:21,520 Master Zhenshi. 544 00:37:22,960 --> 00:37:25,280 My lord. 545 00:37:25,960 --> 00:37:27,280 Master Zhenshi, 546 00:37:27,360 --> 00:37:28,680 your talent is exceptional. 547 00:37:29,960 --> 00:37:32,200 But with your strong build, 548 00:37:32,280 --> 00:37:33,600 you don't look like a scholar, 549 00:37:33,680 --> 00:37:35,080 but a soldier. 550 00:37:37,240 --> 00:37:38,240 You flatter me. 551 00:37:38,320 --> 00:37:39,760 I've never practiced martial arts. 552 00:37:39,840 --> 00:37:42,040 I'm as weak as a scholar should be. 553 00:37:43,200 --> 00:37:44,240 Weak? 554 00:37:45,400 --> 00:37:46,360 Really. 555 00:37:46,440 --> 00:37:48,080 Each has their own path. 556 00:37:48,160 --> 00:37:50,680 In combat, you're unmatched. 557 00:37:50,760 --> 00:37:52,760 In words and verse, 558 00:37:53,400 --> 00:37:55,240 I won't yield to anyone. 559 00:37:55,320 --> 00:37:56,240 Indeed. 560 00:37:56,320 --> 00:37:58,080 Master Zhenshi's exposition is brilliant. 561 00:37:58,160 --> 00:38:00,120 What a vivid portrait you painted of Her Ladyship. 562 00:38:00,200 --> 00:38:02,600 "As pretty as a lotus, walking like the drifting wind, 563 00:38:02,680 --> 00:38:05,760 like a goddess among clouds wherever she goes." 564 00:38:05,840 --> 00:38:10,080 Once carved into a wall, her beauty will echo through the ages. 565 00:38:10,160 --> 00:38:11,800 Exactly. 566 00:38:11,880 --> 00:38:12,960 Carved into a wall? 567 00:38:16,320 --> 00:38:17,480 Had I known that, 568 00:38:17,560 --> 00:38:19,240 I wouldn't have read it so soon. 569 00:38:20,320 --> 00:38:21,280 So, 570 00:38:22,280 --> 00:38:23,760 you admit the piece is good? 571 00:38:28,240 --> 00:38:29,320 Don't rush, my lord. 572 00:38:29,400 --> 00:38:32,720 I have one more line to praise the lady's handwriting. 573 00:38:34,320 --> 00:38:36,160 With strokes like dragons 574 00:38:36,240 --> 00:38:38,240 and strength like bamboo, 575 00:38:38,320 --> 00:38:39,800 each motion 576 00:38:39,880 --> 00:38:41,280 gleams with grace. 577 00:38:42,360 --> 00:38:44,680 I've heard the lady's calligraphy 578 00:38:44,760 --> 00:38:47,520 is refined and elegant. 579 00:38:47,600 --> 00:38:49,080 If carved into a wall, 580 00:38:49,160 --> 00:38:52,600 it'd rival the famed Moya Inscriptions in Yunzhong, 581 00:38:52,680 --> 00:38:54,400 leaving a legacy for future generations. 582 00:38:55,520 --> 00:38:56,720 You're flattering me. 583 00:38:57,280 --> 00:39:00,120 I've always wanted to see the Moya Inscriptions 584 00:39:00,200 --> 00:39:01,480 but never found the chance. 585 00:39:02,880 --> 00:39:04,200 What's inscriptional? 586 00:39:04,640 --> 00:39:05,960 It's not that. 587 00:39:06,720 --> 00:39:07,720 It's the Moya Inscriptions. 588 00:39:09,000 --> 00:39:11,320 Speaking of which, my top choice is the Ode to Yunmen. 589 00:39:12,040 --> 00:39:13,640 Its brushwork is wild, 590 00:39:14,160 --> 00:39:15,520 and its structure is unbound. 591 00:39:16,320 --> 00:39:18,000 It combined the large and small seal scripts. 592 00:39:18,080 --> 00:39:20,440 Its strokes are like the clerical script. 593 00:39:20,520 --> 00:39:23,560 Its writing is free and ethereal, 594 00:39:24,200 --> 00:39:25,560 full of imagination. 595 00:39:26,440 --> 00:39:30,720 With changes in the weather and light, 596 00:39:31,160 --> 00:39:32,280 the inscriptions 597 00:39:32,760 --> 00:39:35,800 seem to have also changed. 598 00:39:39,880 --> 00:39:40,880 My lady, 599 00:39:41,360 --> 00:39:43,000 if you want to view them, 600 00:39:43,520 --> 00:39:45,680 I'd gladly be your guide. 601 00:39:47,360 --> 00:39:48,960 Why should you be her guide? 602 00:39:49,040 --> 00:39:50,880 How could I trouble you? 603 00:39:51,360 --> 00:39:52,400 I'm still new in Yujun. 604 00:39:52,480 --> 00:39:54,400 I must care for Grandmother and Mother. 605 00:39:54,480 --> 00:39:55,880 It's not convenient to travel. 606 00:39:57,240 --> 00:39:58,480 That's right. 607 00:39:58,560 --> 00:39:59,880 If you ever wish to go, 608 00:39:59,960 --> 00:40:01,320 just tell me and I'll take you. 609 00:40:05,440 --> 00:40:06,560 Actually, 610 00:40:06,640 --> 00:40:07,920 there's no rush. 611 00:40:08,000 --> 00:40:10,640 The lady's visit to the inscriptions is for later. 612 00:40:11,040 --> 00:40:12,160 Today, 613 00:40:12,240 --> 00:40:14,600 my lady, please write this for me. 614 00:40:15,440 --> 00:40:16,360 A masterpiece 615 00:40:16,960 --> 00:40:19,400 should be matched with your calligraphy. 616 00:40:20,760 --> 00:40:22,440 I think that won't be necessary. 617 00:40:22,960 --> 00:40:25,080 Sir, I wasn't finished just now. 618 00:40:25,520 --> 00:40:28,640 Your exposition is brilliant, but it's off-topic. 619 00:40:30,000 --> 00:40:30,880 I invited you here 620 00:40:30,960 --> 00:40:34,960 to praise the great land of Wei, not the Lady of Wei. 621 00:40:35,040 --> 00:40:36,240 Sir, your vision 622 00:40:37,280 --> 00:40:38,320 is limited. 623 00:41:10,200 --> 00:41:12,040 You're absolutely right. 624 00:41:16,320 --> 00:41:17,280 I'll revise it. 625 00:41:17,360 --> 00:41:18,400 I'll revise it at once. 626 00:41:19,480 --> 00:41:22,720 However, the lady truly is 627 00:41:22,800 --> 00:41:24,960 a rare and talented woman 628 00:41:25,040 --> 00:41:26,240 in this world. 629 00:41:27,440 --> 00:41:28,560 Every word I spoke 630 00:41:29,040 --> 00:41:30,720 came from my heart. 631 00:41:31,880 --> 00:41:34,320 Then let this piece be a gift to you, my lady, 632 00:41:34,400 --> 00:41:37,440 to show my admiration for you. 633 00:41:37,520 --> 00:41:40,120 Your words are too precious. I dare not accept. 634 00:41:40,200 --> 00:41:41,000 Yes. 635 00:41:41,080 --> 00:41:42,440 We must decline your offer. 636 00:41:43,040 --> 00:41:45,720 And, of course, it won't be carved into any wall. 637 00:41:49,320 --> 00:41:50,360 Master Zhenshi, 638 00:41:51,000 --> 00:41:53,480 please rewrite the whole thing. 639 00:41:53,560 --> 00:41:55,840 Actually, you'd better compose a song. 640 00:41:55,920 --> 00:41:57,880 Don't go wandering off until it's done. 641 00:42:00,560 --> 00:42:01,400 Let's go. 642 00:42:01,920 --> 00:42:03,400 Tan, escort Master Zhenshi back. 643 00:42:03,480 --> 00:42:04,320 Yes. 644 00:42:04,760 --> 00:42:05,600 My lord. 645 00:42:06,480 --> 00:42:07,280 My lord. 646 00:42:07,360 --> 00:42:09,080 Wait, that's a dead end. 647 00:42:10,080 --> 00:42:11,040 You need to go this way. 648 00:42:16,600 --> 00:42:17,920 One day, 649 00:42:18,360 --> 00:42:21,400 I hope to invite the Lady of Wei to see the Moya Inscriptions. 650 00:42:21,480 --> 00:42:22,520 She has no time. 651 00:42:32,320 --> 00:42:34,080 You're always busy with state affairs. 652 00:42:34,160 --> 00:42:36,880 What brought you here today? 653 00:42:36,960 --> 00:42:40,920 Master Zhenshi truly is gifted and handsome. 654 00:42:41,000 --> 00:42:43,360 No wonder so many women admire him. 655 00:42:44,880 --> 00:42:46,720 If so many admire him, 656 00:42:46,800 --> 00:42:49,120 he must have met real beauties, 657 00:42:49,640 --> 00:42:51,000 yet he stays above it all, 658 00:42:51,080 --> 00:42:52,880 with a heart set on scenery. 659 00:42:57,560 --> 00:42:59,280 Why aren't you wearing the hairpin I gave you? 660 00:43:00,360 --> 00:43:02,440 You said you didn't put a lot of care into having it made. 661 00:43:02,520 --> 00:43:05,120 I figured you didn't like it, so I didn't wear it. 662 00:43:05,200 --> 00:43:07,160 How could I have had it made casually? 663 00:43:07,240 --> 00:43:08,880 I put a lot of thought into that gift. 664 00:43:11,200 --> 00:43:12,560 Thank you, my lord.