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♪If not for you♪

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♪I wouldn't have wanted
to make a name for myself♪

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♪Only when I have your love♪

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♪Is my invincibility not in vain♪

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♪The towering peaks I've conquered♪

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♪Leave me♪

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♪Feeling empty♪

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♪I've given everything♪

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♪Just to follow you♪

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♪Through life and death♪

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♪Could it be that love♪

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♪Is the true end of this life♪

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♪Why does every battle♪

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♪Bring deeper pain♪

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♪I never got it♪

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♪You once promised me♪

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♪You'd give me ordinary days♪

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♪Then I'd rather♪

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♪Face blades and fall♪

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♪Into your arms instead of the clouds♪

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♪I'll pass through layers of fog♪

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♪And barriers♪

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♪The world's rights and wrongs,
wins and losses♪

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♪Who's to weigh their worth♪

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♪Only love♪

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♪Gives me a sky as wide as the sea♪

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♪I only want to be your hero♪

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=The Prisoner of Beauty=

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=Episode 11=

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Now that everything's come to light,

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all you care about is Zheng Shu.

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What about His Lordship's dignity?

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Everyone says you love your son,

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but do you really?

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You want Zheng Shu to be his concubine.

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You tampered with the box

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for her sake.

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You even drugged His Lordship,

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all for Zheng Shu.

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His Lordship is the ruler of Wei.

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His marriage should serve the greater good.

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The marriage alliance is taking effect,

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but you keep interfering.

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I'm afraid you don't want His Lordship

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to truly take the throne!

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How dare you!

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You don't want Zheng Shu to leave.

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Do you know the Lord is leaving

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out of shame?

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In this matter,

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he did nothing wrong.

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He's the Lord of Wei,

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yet he had to oversee the canal repairs.

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Did you ever consider how far

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he'd have to travel
and how much he'd suffer?

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Even the shoes you casually gifted him

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were a size too small.

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I noticed Zheng Shu
was perfectly dressed

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with your care,

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so I realized you can be thoughtful,

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but you just won't be thoughtful
to the Lord.

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Since that's the case,

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from this day forward,

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I alone will take care

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of his daily needs.

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Enough.

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How could you understand
my care about Zhonglin?

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You... Get out!

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Mother, please rest well.

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My Lady.

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(Yujun, Wei State)

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(Wei Mansion, Wei State)

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Go find something fragrant for me.

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We just returned
from the execution ground,

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covered in the stench of blood.

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Someone doesn't like that smell.

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It's better to avoid trouble.

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Yes.

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No need to rush, My Lady.

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There's no telling
when the Lord will return.

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It's fine.

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Just a few more stitches.

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I want to finish it
before he departs tomorrow.

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In that case,

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let me help you finish it.

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No need to fuss over such a short time.

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Since I've promised Mother
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I mustn't be negligent.

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How about this?

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Go prepare a meal first.

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If the Lord doesn't return tonight,

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choose a few of his favorites

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and deliver them to him.

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Tell him to take care of himself.

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Yes, My Lady.

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What is this?

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It's rose petals.

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If you find it unsuitable,

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I'll go replace it.

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No need.

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Roses may have thorns,

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but they're fragrant and sweet.

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My Lord, you're back.

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I've had food prepared.

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Would you like to eat with me?

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Do as you see fit.

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That day, I was just startled,

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not afraid of you.

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Why bring that up?

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I didn't take it to heart.

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I know what kind of man you are.

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Even in the most perilous moments,

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you never forced me.

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However,

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that day wasn't your fault.

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Why blame yourself?

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I never blamed myself.

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Reconstructing the canal

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is indeed important.

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But you had made

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the arrangements clear

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back when we were in Panyi.

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This time,

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it's just a formality.

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You're a noble.

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Normally...

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I know you're eloquent.

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Now, let's eat.

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What's this?

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I noticed your belt was getting old,

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so...

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You made this yourself?

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I was in a rush.

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It's not very good.

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That's true.

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This pair of mandarin ducks

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looks like two ducks.

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It's not that bad.

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Besides, they aren't mandarin ducks.

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They're phoenixes.

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You can't even tell phoenixes,

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yet you dare criticize me?

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That's why your needlework is poor.

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Who would guess these are phoenixes?

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When you're bored at home,

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you should improve your needlework.

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Yes, My Lord.

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If you don't mind,

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would you try the size?

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It's just a belt.

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No need to try it.

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I'll try it later.

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Let's eat.

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(Wei Mansion)

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(Wei Mansion)

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Whenever you have something
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you always ask me to keep you company.

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But today,

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I truly can't drink this tea.

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You may skip the tea,

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but I still need to trouble you

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for some advice.

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Are you trying to ask about the Lady?

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How did you know?

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She also came to see me a few days ago.

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What did you tell her?

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Since you and she are husband and wife,

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you are the closest of kin.

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In that case,

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why scheme against each other?

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Then from now on,

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I will never hurt her again.

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But the Qiao Clan's crimes

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are unforgivable.

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Yes, put it here.

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Hurry up there.

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Put it here.

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Hurry up.

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That cart.

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Get everything done asap.

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(Government Office)

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Hurry up. Move faster.

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What's going on?

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My Lord, commoners have come
to see you off.

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See me off?

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You personally go

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to inspect canal work.

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We should handle it properly

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so the people can see

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that you love the people.

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When are you leaving?

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We'll see you off.

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Do you

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want me to leave?

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No.

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You're going far,

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so we're going to see you off.

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The wine is here! The wine is here!

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The wine is here! The wine is here!

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The wine is here, My Lord.

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The wine is here.

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If you're so happy,

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you should

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go by yourself.

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My Lord, I didn't say I was happy.

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It's the perfect opportunity

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for you to get some real experience.

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I'm still young, My Lord.

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I've never handled a task on my own.

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I'm not good enough for this.

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Go through it once,

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and you'll grow.

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It's settled, then.

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Yes.

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Do you all want to go too?

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- No.
- We're mature enough.

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That's right.

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My Lord, the Lady sent this belt
and some dessert

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for you to eat on the road.

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I'll take the belt.

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Take this.

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Eat it on the way.

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My Lord, the Lady prepared it for you.

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Why don't you come with me?

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You take it.
I'll go home for a warm meal.

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Bye.

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Go as instructed.

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It means the Lord values you
and wants to train you.

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Go on.

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Wait for me to return.

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Do your best.

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I'm starving.

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Let's eat together.

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Chunniang, set another place
at the table.

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Yes.

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Was the food I sent not to your liking?

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No.

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I've sent Wei Duo
to supervise the canal repairs.

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He took the dessert

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for the road.

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It seems your cold

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is already cured.

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Just stay home and rest.

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Don't rush around

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to exhaust yourself.

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You're the most thoughtful

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and smooth-tongued

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in the entire household.

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You flatter me, My Lord.

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By the way,

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Grandmother's birthday

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is coming soon.

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Mother handled it every year,

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but she can't do it this time.

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You should handle it.

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(Danjun, Bianzhou)

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(Su Ehuang, Lady of Bianzhou)

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(Chen Xiang, Governor of Bianzhou)

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How could you stand by and watch

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the Qiao Clan flag rise over Boya?

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You even lost Xiaogang too.

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You were once a famed general,

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yet you lost to a stable hand.

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How humiliating!

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My Lord,

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I failed in my duty.

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Please punish me.

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Darling, don't get upset.
It's not good for your health.

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Right now, we need capable people.

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Why not

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set this matter aside for now

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and give him a chance to redeem himself?

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Thank you, My Lord.

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Thank you, My Lady.

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Here.

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Now that Wei and Yanzhou

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have formed an alliance,

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this won't be easy.

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Since Li Su died in battle,

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Bianzhou has lacked good generals.

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Our forces

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can't match Wei's strength.

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We shouldn't engage them head-on
for now.

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You're wise, My Lady.

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I've carried an empress's fate
since birth.

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00:15:41,960 --> 00:15:43,080
A seer once said

287
00:15:43,370 --> 00:15:45,170
I'd marry the ruler
of the Central Plains.

288
00:15:45,480 --> 00:15:47,650
Naturally, I must be able to assist him.

289
00:15:49,720 --> 00:15:50,800
You are remarkable.

290
00:15:51,480 --> 00:15:52,930
It's me who's not good enough

291
00:15:54,560 --> 00:15:56,250
to be your husband.

292
00:15:58,200 --> 00:16:00,650
How could you be so pessimistic?

293
00:16:01,250 --> 00:16:02,940
Though I've married you,

294
00:16:03,410 --> 00:16:05,650
I haven't had any children.

295
00:16:06,650 --> 00:16:08,050
I was thinking:

296
00:16:08,680 --> 00:16:10,130
If we could adopt a child

297
00:16:10,130 --> 00:16:13,010
who's both talented and handsome

298
00:16:13,320 --> 00:16:15,010
and have you raise him,

299
00:16:15,320 --> 00:16:17,680
it might ease your burdens sooner.

300
00:16:19,530 --> 00:16:20,800
That doesn't matter.

301
00:16:21,840 --> 00:16:23,560
I have Uncle's support now.

302
00:16:26,370 --> 00:16:27,370
Xiang.

303
00:16:28,530 --> 00:16:29,370
Uncle.

304
00:16:31,050 --> 00:16:32,130
Greetings, My Lord.

305
00:16:33,600 --> 00:16:34,440
Darling.

306
00:16:37,290 --> 00:16:38,600
Are you

307
00:16:38,600 --> 00:16:40,050
feeling better now?

308
00:16:40,600 --> 00:16:42,740
I've sent people to other places

309
00:16:42,830 --> 00:16:44,900
in search of physicians skilled
in treating coughs.

310
00:16:44,900 --> 00:16:46,600
(Chen Pang, Prefect of Danjun)
They should

311
00:16:46,610 --> 00:16:48,080
arrive soon.

312
00:16:50,250 --> 00:16:51,250
Uncle,

313
00:16:52,680 --> 00:16:54,330
with my wife caring for me,

314
00:16:54,650 --> 00:16:56,480
you don't need to worry too much.

315
00:16:57,000 --> 00:16:57,930
Ever since Lady Su

316
00:16:58,130 --> 00:16:59,480
married you,

317
00:17:00,440 --> 00:17:02,170
Bianzhou has suffered
defeat after defeat,

318
00:17:02,170 --> 00:17:03,720
and our influence is fading by the day.

319
00:17:04,849 --> 00:17:07,410
Now, even you have fallen ill.

320
00:17:08,680 --> 00:17:10,000
I must ask:

321
00:17:11,480 --> 00:17:13,440
Lady Su, is your forehead mark

322
00:17:13,810 --> 00:17:16,260
meant to bring fortune to Bianzhou

323
00:17:16,260 --> 00:17:18,609
or disaster?

324
00:17:21,849 --> 00:17:23,040
You make a fair point.

325
00:17:26,660 --> 00:17:29,580
(Su Zixin, Su Ehuang's cousin)
Ehuang.

326
00:17:33,280 --> 00:17:34,330
Has the Lord

327
00:17:34,490 --> 00:17:35,970
agreed to the adoption?

328
00:17:38,370 --> 00:17:40,040
It's still under discussion.

329
00:17:42,610 --> 00:17:44,330
But the envoy from Wushan

330
00:17:44,330 --> 00:17:45,890
mentioned this specifically.

331
00:17:49,330 --> 00:17:50,370
So what?

332
00:17:52,370 --> 00:17:53,850
Did he refuse?

333
00:17:54,760 --> 00:17:56,130
He's seriously ill.

334
00:17:56,130 --> 00:17:57,040
What if...

335
00:17:57,040 --> 00:17:58,100
Nothing will happen to him.

336
00:17:59,680 --> 00:18:01,470
What we should worry about now
is Chen Pang.

337
00:18:03,410 --> 00:18:05,440
Though he's the Lord's uncle,

338
00:18:05,570 --> 00:18:07,520
he's never respected me

339
00:18:08,110 --> 00:18:10,370
and keeps challenging my empress's fate.

340
00:18:12,000 --> 00:18:13,480
Keep an eye on Lady Su.

341
00:18:13,760 --> 00:18:16,130
If she shows any sign of disloyalty
to Bianzhou,

342
00:18:16,370 --> 00:18:17,370
report to me at once.

343
00:18:17,370 --> 00:18:18,210
Yes.

344
00:18:21,760 --> 00:18:22,610
My Lady,

345
00:18:22,960 --> 00:18:25,650
we can't mess up
Lady Xu's birthday banquet.

346
00:18:26,240 --> 00:18:27,960
But we don't know a thing about it.

347
00:18:29,040 --> 00:18:30,440
What do we do?

348
00:18:32,760 --> 00:18:34,040
We may not know,

349
00:18:34,650 --> 00:18:36,810
but there are those who do.

350
00:18:40,610 --> 00:18:41,480
My Lady,

351
00:18:41,870 --> 00:18:43,120
the banquet arrangements

352
00:18:43,120 --> 00:18:44,510
have mostly followed

353
00:18:44,510 --> 00:18:45,680
your instructions.

354
00:18:46,170 --> 00:18:47,570
There are a few details.

355
00:18:47,650 --> 00:18:49,480
Do you want them done differently
this year?

356
00:18:49,480 --> 00:18:50,410
Go away.

357
00:18:50,720 --> 00:18:51,760
Don't bother me.

358
00:18:53,090 --> 00:18:54,040
Put the preparations

359
00:18:54,040 --> 00:18:54,920
on hold.

360
00:18:54,930 --> 00:18:55,890
You may go.

361
00:18:55,890 --> 00:18:57,370
Yes. I'll take my leave.

362
00:18:58,650 --> 00:19:00,720
It took me a long time

363
00:19:00,720 --> 00:19:02,000
to figure out just a fraction

364
00:19:02,000 --> 00:19:03,720
of Mother's preferences.

365
00:19:03,810 --> 00:19:04,810
She's new here.

366
00:19:05,680 --> 00:19:06,950
How can she know better than me?

367
00:19:08,770 --> 00:19:09,610
Fine.

368
00:19:09,780 --> 00:19:11,170
Let her handle it

369
00:19:11,330 --> 00:19:12,440
so she can get a taste

370
00:19:12,440 --> 00:19:14,200
of the hardship I once endured.

371
00:19:14,570 --> 00:19:15,410
My Lady,

372
00:19:15,410 --> 00:19:16,680
no need to fret.

373
00:19:17,090 --> 00:19:19,170
She's only been here a short while.

374
00:19:19,170 --> 00:19:20,720
She definitely doesn't know much.

375
00:19:21,170 --> 00:19:22,480
Let her take charge.

376
00:19:22,480 --> 00:19:24,000
If anything goes wrong,

377
00:19:24,200 --> 00:19:25,890
it won't be our fault.

378
00:19:26,760 --> 00:19:28,170
We'll get to relax.

379
00:19:28,330 --> 00:19:29,890
Here, have some tea.

380
00:19:31,680 --> 00:19:32,850
Greetings, Mother.

381
00:19:42,330 --> 00:19:44,280
You've served Grandmother for years.

382
00:19:44,280 --> 00:19:45,410
Surely, no one knows

383
00:19:45,410 --> 00:19:47,090
her preferences better than you.

384
00:19:47,650 --> 00:19:48,720
Of course.

385
00:19:48,810 --> 00:19:50,330
I've just joined the family

386
00:19:50,330 --> 00:19:51,480
and know very little.

387
00:19:51,590 --> 00:19:53,270
So, I'd like to learn from you.

388
00:19:54,660 --> 00:19:55,500
(Banquet Procedures)

389
00:19:56,370 --> 00:19:58,240
What do you want to learn from me?

390
00:19:59,440 --> 00:20:01,170
You're clever-tongued

391
00:20:01,170 --> 00:20:03,520
and good with words and deeds.

392
00:20:04,200 --> 00:20:05,650
What could I possibly teach you?

393
00:20:06,610 --> 00:20:08,760
I'm someone meticulous.

394
00:20:09,170 --> 00:20:10,200
Mother,

395
00:20:10,610 --> 00:20:13,040
the reason the banquet
was entrusted to me

396
00:20:13,040 --> 00:20:14,890
was that the Lord feared
it'd tire you out.

397
00:20:15,850 --> 00:20:17,810
If the banquet goes poorly,

398
00:20:17,810 --> 00:20:19,520
Grandmother won't be pleased,

399
00:20:19,650 --> 00:20:21,410
and none of us will be at ease.

400
00:20:22,760 --> 00:20:24,370
At least you know your place.

401
00:20:27,240 --> 00:20:29,040
Besides,

402
00:20:29,040 --> 00:20:30,760
many members of the clan will attend.

403
00:20:31,440 --> 00:20:33,280
If things aren't arranged properly,

404
00:20:33,280 --> 00:20:35,130
it'll bring shame to the Lord's name.

405
00:20:36,000 --> 00:20:37,130
That won't do.

406
00:20:37,280 --> 00:20:38,170
Exactly.

407
00:20:39,040 --> 00:20:40,090
So,

408
00:20:40,090 --> 00:20:41,720
I'd be grateful if you could tell me

409
00:20:41,850 --> 00:20:44,280
the usual procedures from past years.

410
00:20:44,760 --> 00:20:46,040
I'll be sure to tell the Lord

411
00:20:46,230 --> 00:20:47,410
and Grandmother

412
00:20:47,410 --> 00:20:48,620
it's thanks to your guidance.

413
00:20:49,410 --> 00:20:50,930
If things go well,

414
00:20:51,040 --> 00:20:52,810
you'll be praised for teaching me well.

415
00:20:53,090 --> 00:20:54,330
If they don't,

416
00:20:54,330 --> 00:20:55,680
I'll shoulder the blame myself.

417
00:21:00,650 --> 00:21:02,370
Then follow this.

418
00:21:02,960 --> 00:21:05,370
Don't give those clan members
any laughingstock.

419
00:21:06,410 --> 00:21:07,250
Besides,

420
00:21:08,370 --> 00:21:09,850
make sure that man

421
00:21:09,850 --> 00:21:11,330
doesn't steal Zhonglin's thunder.

422
00:21:12,650 --> 00:21:13,850
That man.

423
00:21:16,170 --> 00:21:17,200
That man?

424
00:21:17,850 --> 00:21:19,780
That would be the Lord's cousin,

425
00:21:20,280 --> 00:21:21,120
Mr. Wei.

426
00:21:21,720 --> 00:21:23,370
They say he's the illegitimate son

427
00:21:23,370 --> 00:21:24,960
of the Lord's aunt and a servant.

428
00:21:25,370 --> 00:21:27,130
Though his birth is dubious,

429
00:21:27,600 --> 00:21:29,650
he bears the surname of the late lord.

430
00:21:30,090 --> 00:21:31,810
Lady Xu adores him.

431
00:21:31,960 --> 00:21:34,200
He only established his residence
in later years.

432
00:21:34,760 --> 00:21:36,130
I heard from Wei Liang

433
00:21:36,330 --> 00:21:38,810
that Mr. Wei's been traveling nonstop
these years.

434
00:21:38,810 --> 00:21:40,370
He only sends gifts back

435
00:21:40,370 --> 00:21:41,850
during holidays.

436
00:21:42,090 --> 00:21:44,610
So, he didn't even make it back
for your wedding.

437
00:21:44,610 --> 00:21:48,170
So, I should call him Cousin
like the Lord does.

438
00:21:48,760 --> 00:21:50,930
What kind of man is he?

439
00:21:51,330 --> 00:21:53,520
Mr. Wei was wild from a young age,

440
00:21:53,740 --> 00:21:56,280
always carousing
in taverns and brothels.

441
00:21:56,280 --> 00:21:58,890
Rumor has it that half the women here
have ties with him.

442
00:21:59,410 --> 00:22:01,000
If he returns to Yujun,

443
00:22:01,000 --> 00:22:02,760
the men here better watch out.

444
00:22:02,930 --> 00:22:04,240
No wonder

445
00:22:04,520 --> 00:22:06,130
the women on the streets

446
00:22:06,130 --> 00:22:07,960
have been wearing

447
00:22:08,090 --> 00:22:09,810
heavier makeup lately.

448
00:22:09,810 --> 00:22:10,510
Mr. Wei,

449
00:22:10,510 --> 00:22:12,520
what new fancy things
have you brought this time?

450
00:22:12,520 --> 00:22:14,000
Just the things you love.

451
00:22:14,200 --> 00:22:15,090
Mr. Wei,

452
00:22:15,090 --> 00:22:16,090
come and join us!

453
00:22:16,090 --> 00:22:17,330
Get the drinks and dishes ready.

454
00:22:17,330 --> 00:22:18,330
I'll be there soon.

455
00:22:18,330 --> 00:22:20,370
- Don't forget!
- Yes!

456
00:22:20,370 --> 00:22:22,610
They say he doesn't just flirt outside.

457
00:22:22,610 --> 00:22:24,570
He's got a harem at home too.

458
00:22:24,570 --> 00:22:26,520
He's a total playboy.

459
00:22:26,760 --> 00:22:28,440
Luckily, he rarely stays at the mansion.

460
00:22:28,650 --> 00:22:31,370
Out of ten days, he spends seven
in brothels and taverns,

461
00:22:31,370 --> 00:22:32,960
and only three at home.

462
00:22:33,200 --> 00:22:35,200
Two sprouts from the same field,

463
00:22:35,410 --> 00:22:37,280
two men from the same house.

464
00:22:37,280 --> 00:22:38,170
Luckily,

465
00:22:38,170 --> 00:22:39,610
the Lord isn't like him.

466
00:22:42,040 --> 00:22:44,080
He's truly different.

467
00:22:45,370 --> 00:22:47,440
Forget it. Let's not gossip.

468
00:22:47,610 --> 00:22:50,240
The less we deal with him,
the less trouble we'll have.

469
00:22:50,480 --> 00:22:52,200
Let's just focus
on preparing the banquet.

470
00:22:52,410 --> 00:22:53,250
Yes.

471
00:22:53,380 --> 00:22:54,540
(Government Office)

472
00:22:59,040 --> 00:23:00,810
He's back. He's back.

473
00:23:07,130 --> 00:23:08,040
Mr. Wei.

474
00:23:08,370 --> 00:23:11,280
Lady Xu sent us to welcome you home.

475
00:23:11,570 --> 00:23:12,960
Greetings, Mr. Wei.

476
00:23:13,200 --> 00:23:14,720
Welcome back.

477
00:23:14,900 --> 00:23:17,780
(Wei Yan, Wei Shao's cousin)

478
00:23:20,200 --> 00:23:22,130
You haven't changed a bit
in these three years.

479
00:23:22,280 --> 00:23:23,570
What miracle elixir did you take?

480
00:23:25,610 --> 00:23:27,370
Mr. Wei,

481
00:23:27,370 --> 00:23:28,480
please don't tease me.

482
00:23:29,040 --> 00:23:31,130
Lady Xu's waiting for you.

483
00:23:32,040 --> 00:23:33,410
It's my fault

484
00:23:33,470 --> 00:23:34,450
for keeping her waiting.

485
00:23:34,450 --> 00:23:35,310
I'll go in right away

486
00:23:35,320 --> 00:23:36,170
to apologize.

487
00:23:36,170 --> 00:23:38,370
Yes, I'll go inform Lady Xu now.

488
00:23:43,370 --> 00:23:44,240
Mother.

489
00:23:44,240 --> 00:23:46,570
Something must be holding Shiyuan up.

490
00:23:46,570 --> 00:23:48,440
No use getting anxious.

491
00:23:49,090 --> 00:23:51,850
He came back for my birthday.

492
00:23:51,850 --> 00:23:53,040
If you can't wait,

493
00:23:53,040 --> 00:23:54,200
you're free to go.

494
00:23:56,370 --> 00:23:57,440
Grandmother.

495
00:23:58,610 --> 00:23:59,680
Grandmother.

496
00:23:59,680 --> 00:24:01,330
Your unfilial grandson is back.

497
00:24:05,760 --> 00:24:07,040
Greetings, Grandmother.

498
00:24:09,760 --> 00:24:10,960
Hurry, hurry. Get up.

499
00:24:11,880 --> 00:24:13,330
Let me take a look at you.

500
00:24:15,280 --> 00:24:16,280
You've gotten thinner

501
00:24:17,040 --> 00:24:18,090
and more worn out.

502
00:24:21,330 --> 00:24:23,570
Many young ladies say
I'm as handsome as ever.

503
00:24:24,200 --> 00:24:25,930
Yet I can't win your favor.

504
00:24:26,090 --> 00:24:27,760
You must've seen
many charming young men

505
00:24:27,760 --> 00:24:28,890
while I was away

506
00:24:28,890 --> 00:24:30,200
these past three years.

507
00:24:30,720 --> 00:24:32,410
Still the same smooth talker.

508
00:24:32,650 --> 00:24:34,090
The same smooth talker.

509
00:24:35,810 --> 00:24:36,960
Smooth talker.

510
00:24:39,200 --> 00:24:40,570
How is your health?

511
00:24:40,720 --> 00:24:41,930
Everything's good.

512
00:24:47,280 --> 00:24:48,170
Greetings, Aunt.

513
00:24:58,440 --> 00:24:59,410
Zhonglin,

514
00:24:59,960 --> 00:25:01,130
how have you been?

515
00:25:04,280 --> 00:25:05,200
Everything is fine.

516
00:25:05,410 --> 00:25:07,280
I heard you married

517
00:25:07,280 --> 00:25:08,650
an extremely pretty wife.

518
00:25:08,650 --> 00:25:09,660
Why didn't you bring her

519
00:25:09,660 --> 00:25:10,720
to meet me?

520
00:25:11,130 --> 00:25:12,760
Shiyuan is talking nonsense again.

521
00:25:15,480 --> 00:25:16,810
Lady Qiao's been busy preparing

522
00:25:16,810 --> 00:25:18,200
Grandmother's birthday banquet.

523
00:25:18,480 --> 00:25:19,960
I'll bring her

524
00:25:19,960 --> 00:25:20,810
to greet you later.

525
00:25:22,240 --> 00:25:24,130
Good thing you mentioned the banquet.

526
00:25:24,890 --> 00:25:25,730
Come.

527
00:25:26,610 --> 00:25:28,440
I've brought gifts
for all our relatives.

528
00:25:28,810 --> 00:25:30,000
These are for you.

529
00:25:31,590 --> 00:25:32,430
Wait.

530
00:25:33,680 --> 00:25:35,000
I've also got something

531
00:25:35,220 --> 00:25:36,680
for you two.

532
00:25:37,520 --> 00:25:38,360
Here.

533
00:25:41,760 --> 00:25:42,930
This is for you.

534
00:25:46,090 --> 00:25:47,370
This one's for you.

535
00:25:47,370 --> 00:25:48,280
Thank you, Grandmother.

536
00:25:48,760 --> 00:25:50,000
Open them.

537
00:25:55,360 --> 00:25:56,850
This is a pair of rough jade

538
00:25:57,090 --> 00:25:59,040
given to me by your grandfather

539
00:25:59,040 --> 00:26:00,670
when I married him.

540
00:26:00,810 --> 00:26:01,690
Today,

541
00:26:02,280 --> 00:26:04,480
I'm passing them on to you two.

542
00:26:06,280 --> 00:26:08,130
Thank you, Grandmother.

543
00:26:08,440 --> 00:26:09,520
It's a precious gift.

544
00:26:09,520 --> 00:26:10,850
Keep it well.

545
00:26:11,890 --> 00:26:12,740
- We will.
- Mother

546
00:26:12,740 --> 00:26:14,040
just dotes on Shiyuan.

547
00:26:14,040 --> 00:26:14,930
Even Zhonglin

548
00:26:14,940 --> 00:26:16,170
benefits from it.

549
00:26:16,480 --> 00:26:18,200
Shiyuan, while you were away,

550
00:26:18,200 --> 00:26:19,260
your grandmother

551
00:26:19,270 --> 00:26:20,650
didn't even give away

552
00:26:20,650 --> 00:26:22,170
a stone,

553
00:26:22,170 --> 00:26:24,200
let alone rough jade, right?

554
00:26:24,330 --> 00:26:25,930
I'm in a good mood today.

555
00:26:26,130 --> 00:26:27,440
Don't push it.

556
00:26:30,090 --> 00:26:31,040
Have a seat.

557
00:26:32,090 --> 00:26:32,930
Alright.

558
00:26:34,520 --> 00:26:36,570
Make sure all gifts
from the states and prefectures

559
00:26:36,570 --> 00:26:37,580
are recorded properly.

560
00:26:37,580 --> 00:26:39,330
Every item must be matched
with the sender.

561
00:26:39,330 --> 00:26:40,760
No mistakes are allowed.

562
00:26:41,170 --> 00:26:42,370
Rest assured, My Lady.

563
00:26:48,650 --> 00:26:49,720
- My Lord.
- My Lord.

564
00:26:50,330 --> 00:26:51,720
Have you picked a birthday gift

565
00:26:51,880 --> 00:26:52,720
for Grandmother?

566
00:26:54,680 --> 00:26:56,170
I've been looking

567
00:26:56,170 --> 00:26:57,960
but haven't found the right one.

568
00:27:02,520 --> 00:27:03,410
Take a look at this.

569
00:27:12,040 --> 00:27:13,520
It's rough jade.

570
00:27:13,810 --> 00:27:15,200
It was a treasure of Grandmother's,

571
00:27:15,330 --> 00:27:17,200
but she gave it to me today.

572
00:27:17,930 --> 00:27:19,280
It wouldn't be proper for me

573
00:27:19,610 --> 00:27:20,520
to keep it,

574
00:27:21,000 --> 00:27:22,680
so find a skilled artisan

575
00:27:22,680 --> 00:27:23,810
to make it into an accessory.

576
00:27:24,170 --> 00:27:25,200
We'll give it back to her

577
00:27:25,650 --> 00:27:26,650
as a birthday gift.

578
00:27:27,570 --> 00:27:29,440
I've never seen rough jade before,

579
00:27:29,850 --> 00:27:31,570
but this looks pure and translucent.

580
00:27:31,570 --> 00:27:33,040
It's surely fine material.

581
00:27:33,850 --> 00:27:35,650
How about a jade bracelet?

582
00:27:35,650 --> 00:27:37,150
Grandmother would definitely love it.

583
00:27:38,610 --> 00:27:39,520
I'll leave it to you.

584
00:27:40,130 --> 00:27:41,720
Thank you for solving my problem.

585
00:27:42,480 --> 00:27:44,240
When did I solve your problem?

586
00:27:47,760 --> 00:27:50,330
I'm doing this to please Grandmother.

587
00:27:50,680 --> 00:27:51,710
Don't get the wrong idea.

588
00:27:54,370 --> 00:27:55,930
I have other matters. I'm leaving.

589
00:27:59,170 --> 00:28:01,240
Why such a strong denial?

590
00:28:07,040 --> 00:28:07,890
Hello, sir.

591
00:28:08,240 --> 00:28:09,280
Hi, Miss Xiaotao.

592
00:28:10,520 --> 00:28:11,860
I have a big order for you today.

593
00:28:12,120 --> 00:28:13,330
Make a bracelet

594
00:28:13,480 --> 00:28:14,370
for our lady.

595
00:28:14,680 --> 00:28:15,680
Greetings, My Lady.

596
00:28:16,760 --> 00:28:17,610
Wow.

597
00:28:18,040 --> 00:28:19,280
Such fine quality.

598
00:28:19,280 --> 00:28:21,070
I was lucky to see this once

599
00:28:21,070 --> 00:28:22,330
when I was still an apprentice.

600
00:28:22,330 --> 00:28:23,190
See?

601
00:28:23,280 --> 00:28:25,090
You really haven't seen
much of the world.

602
00:28:25,520 --> 00:28:27,200
My Lady, are you keeping it

603
00:28:27,200 --> 00:28:28,370
or giving it as a gift?

604
00:28:28,680 --> 00:28:30,000
What style do you want?

605
00:28:30,960 --> 00:28:32,410
It's a gift for an elder at home.

606
00:28:32,460 --> 00:28:33,770
Please carve a blessing bracelet

607
00:28:33,770 --> 00:28:36,090
featuring the dragon and phoenix.

608
00:28:36,200 --> 00:28:37,650
I'll have to give it some thought.

609
00:28:38,000 --> 00:28:39,680
Be careful. Don't drop it.

610
00:28:39,680 --> 00:28:40,850
Be careful.

611
00:28:42,690 --> 00:28:43,720
How is it? Are you okay?

612
00:28:43,720 --> 00:28:45,570
I told you not to drop it.

613
00:28:45,570 --> 00:28:46,450
I'm terribly sorry.

614
00:28:46,450 --> 00:28:47,530
Please forgive me, My Lady.

615
00:28:47,530 --> 00:28:48,400
Alright.

616
00:28:48,410 --> 00:28:50,170
Check if the crack affects the pattern.

617
00:28:50,170 --> 00:28:51,200
The pattern

618
00:28:51,200 --> 00:28:53,330
the Lady wants is delicate.

619
00:28:53,570 --> 00:28:54,720
A crack this big

620
00:28:54,890 --> 00:28:56,090
won't do.

621
00:28:56,090 --> 00:28:57,930
How can you do this?

622
00:28:58,370 --> 00:28:59,570
That guy should be blamed too.

623
00:28:59,570 --> 00:29:01,410
How can he ride on the street now?

624
00:29:01,410 --> 00:29:03,040
What a waste.

625
00:29:03,440 --> 00:29:04,930
It's really my fault.

626
00:29:06,410 --> 00:29:07,850
I'm sorry.

627
00:29:07,850 --> 00:29:09,130
Please allow me

628
00:29:10,130 --> 00:29:11,090
to make it up to you.

629
00:29:12,650 --> 00:29:14,170
Come inside and fix it then.

630
00:29:16,850 --> 00:29:18,760
You're kind not to mind,

631
00:29:18,760 --> 00:29:19,930
but I can't let it slide.

632
00:29:19,930 --> 00:29:21,000
Let me see.

633
00:29:25,200 --> 00:29:26,440
It's top-quality jade.

634
00:29:26,830 --> 00:29:28,850
It'll be a pity to waste
such fine material.

635
00:29:31,040 --> 00:29:32,090
Let me think.

636
00:30:03,410 --> 00:30:05,090
Since it's a gift for an elder,

637
00:30:05,890 --> 00:30:06,930
the lotus Buddha design,

638
00:30:06,930 --> 00:30:08,960
while not as intricate
as the dragon and phoenix,

639
00:30:08,960 --> 00:30:11,090
carries a meaning of blessing.

640
00:30:11,090 --> 00:30:13,040
It might make up for it.

641
00:30:14,240 --> 00:30:15,410
Looks good.

642
00:30:16,650 --> 00:30:17,760
Sir, please take care.

643
00:30:18,130 --> 00:30:19,650
Watch it closely. Don't drop it again.

644
00:30:19,890 --> 00:30:21,330
Be careful this time.

645
00:30:24,280 --> 00:30:25,650
Thanks for the advice, sir.

646
00:30:25,650 --> 00:30:26,570
No problem.

647
00:30:29,240 --> 00:30:30,330
I just happen

648
00:30:30,520 --> 00:30:32,130
to have a new hairpin ready

649
00:30:32,370 --> 00:30:33,910
that needs to go with a high hair bun.

650
00:30:33,950 --> 00:30:34,850
If you

651
00:30:34,850 --> 00:30:36,960
want to thank me,

652
00:30:38,370 --> 00:30:39,280
please try it on.

653
00:30:42,330 --> 00:30:44,040
You're stunning.

654
00:30:44,240 --> 00:30:45,370
This hairpin

655
00:30:45,370 --> 00:30:46,610
suits you perfectly.

656
00:30:49,570 --> 00:30:51,480
Do you think it fits me?

657
00:30:55,890 --> 00:30:57,200
If the Lady isn't interested,

658
00:30:57,370 --> 00:30:58,370
I won't insist.

659
00:31:01,130 --> 00:31:02,570
Mr. Wei, goodbye.

660
00:31:04,440 --> 00:31:05,280
Wei?

661
00:31:06,090 --> 00:31:07,040
Which Wei?

662
00:31:07,850 --> 00:31:09,810
How many Weis are there in Yujun?

663
00:31:14,280 --> 00:31:16,200
This is Mr. Wei?

664
00:31:17,890 --> 00:31:19,410
A real rake.

665
00:31:19,850 --> 00:31:21,610
I heard as soon as he arrived in Yujun,

666
00:31:21,850 --> 00:31:24,090
he took many concubines.

667
00:31:31,100 --> 00:31:32,630
(Wei Yan's Mansion, Wei State)

668
00:31:32,650 --> 00:31:34,040
Mr. Wei is kind

669
00:31:34,040 --> 00:31:35,330
and easy to get along with.

670
00:31:36,130 --> 00:31:38,570
But when you serve him at the mansion,

671
00:31:38,570 --> 00:31:39,960
you must be extra careful.

672
00:31:40,280 --> 00:31:41,720
This isn't a tavern.

673
00:31:41,720 --> 00:31:43,520
He doesn't like flashy or vulgar things,

674
00:31:43,520 --> 00:31:45,370
so you need to pay attention

675
00:31:45,370 --> 00:31:46,240
to your clothes

676
00:31:46,520 --> 00:31:48,280
and makeup.

677
00:31:48,610 --> 00:31:50,000
- Understand?
- Mr. Wei is back.

678
00:31:50,340 --> 00:31:51,440
Mr. Wei is back.

679
00:31:51,750 --> 00:31:52,510
Mr. Wei is back.

680
00:31:52,520 --> 00:31:53,570
Take them to their rooms.

681
00:31:53,570 --> 00:31:54,430
I'll go greet Mr. Wei.

682
00:31:54,430 --> 00:31:55,270
Yes.

683
00:31:55,650 --> 00:31:56,490
Please follow me.

684
00:31:57,260 --> 00:31:59,020
(Lanyun, singer)

685
00:32:10,440 --> 00:32:11,370
Let's go.

686
00:32:24,680 --> 00:32:25,610
What's this?

687
00:32:25,810 --> 00:32:26,650
My Lady.

688
00:32:27,130 --> 00:32:29,240
Isn't this the orchid from Yanzhou?

689
00:32:29,440 --> 00:32:30,280
Yes.

690
00:32:30,470 --> 00:32:31,680
Mr. Wei brought gifts

691
00:32:31,680 --> 00:32:33,370
for all the relatives on this trip.

692
00:32:33,770 --> 00:32:35,580
Knowing that you've been in Yujun
for a while

693
00:32:35,580 --> 00:32:36,560
and might feel homesick,

694
00:32:37,310 --> 00:32:38,620
he had someone pick out

695
00:32:38,630 --> 00:32:40,410
three pots of orchids for you

696
00:32:40,410 --> 00:32:42,000
when passing through Yanzhou.

697
00:32:42,330 --> 00:32:43,280
Unfortunately,

698
00:32:43,290 --> 00:32:44,960
two pots died on the bumpy road,

699
00:32:44,960 --> 00:32:46,480
and only this last one remains,

700
00:32:46,480 --> 00:32:47,810
so I'm here to present it to you.

701
00:32:48,480 --> 00:32:49,930
Please pass on my gratitude to him.

702
00:32:50,480 --> 00:32:51,320
Yes.

703
00:32:54,680 --> 00:32:55,930
It looks

704
00:32:55,930 --> 00:32:58,130
like he picked it carefully.

705
00:32:58,410 --> 00:33:00,480
Such a plant is rare

706
00:33:00,480 --> 00:33:02,170
even in the whole of Yanzhou.

707
00:33:02,610 --> 00:33:04,200
The flowers are nice,

708
00:33:04,430 --> 00:33:05,920
but he's not so great.

709
00:33:06,890 --> 00:33:09,040
Many rich young masters

710
00:33:09,570 --> 00:33:10,960
have strange quirks.

711
00:33:10,960 --> 00:33:12,610
A man like the Lord

712
00:33:12,810 --> 00:33:13,810
is rare.

713
00:33:15,130 --> 00:33:16,850
Find a good gardener

714
00:33:16,850 --> 00:33:18,000
to care for it.

715
00:33:18,330 --> 00:33:19,170
Alright.

716
00:33:19,170 --> 00:33:20,890
(Wei Mansion, Wei State)

717
00:33:20,890 --> 00:33:22,240
Okay, I'll record it later.

718
00:33:22,240 --> 00:33:23,410
Then I'll take my leave.

719
00:33:27,480 --> 00:33:28,570
Done. Go then.

720
00:33:28,960 --> 00:33:31,680
Aunt sent a pair
of white jade bracelets.

721
00:33:37,810 --> 00:33:38,680
Let me put them here.

722
00:33:41,480 --> 00:33:43,240
Among so many birthday gifts,

723
00:33:43,240 --> 00:33:44,850
our bracelet is the most beautiful.

724
00:33:44,850 --> 00:33:46,170
Of course.

725
00:33:46,170 --> 00:33:47,200
Don't talk nonsense.

726
00:33:47,200 --> 00:33:49,810
The gifts from the states
are all excellent,

727
00:33:50,280 --> 00:33:52,760
but our rough jade is truly precious,

728
00:33:52,760 --> 00:33:55,370
so the bracelet made
is even more exquisite.

729
00:33:55,370 --> 00:33:57,570
It's obvious that the Lord wants
to gain favor for you

730
00:33:57,570 --> 00:33:59,200
in front of Lady Xu.

731
00:33:59,440 --> 00:34:01,850
He just wants to please Grandmother.

732
00:34:03,370 --> 00:34:06,210
Are all the gifts for the birthday here?

733
00:34:07,960 --> 00:34:09,000
Yes, right here.

734
00:34:09,000 --> 00:34:10,340
The Lady is here.

735
00:34:10,340 --> 00:34:11,409
Put the gifts on the shelf.

736
00:34:11,409 --> 00:34:12,330
The Lady?

737
00:34:13,480 --> 00:34:14,850
Lady Qiao is here?

738
00:34:16,850 --> 00:34:18,370
I'm Zhonglin's cousin.

739
00:34:19,480 --> 00:34:20,960
Sorry for the trouble today.

740
00:34:20,960 --> 00:34:22,690
Zhonglin will introduce me later,

741
00:34:22,690 --> 00:34:24,409
and then I'll formally greet you.

742
00:34:24,639 --> 00:34:26,440
You must be Mr. Wei.

743
00:34:27,290 --> 00:34:29,560
I haven't thanked you
for the orchids yet.

744
00:34:29,560 --> 00:34:30,560
It's nothing.

745
00:34:30,850 --> 00:34:32,159
Don't mention it.

746
00:34:33,290 --> 00:34:34,159
Well.

747
00:34:34,520 --> 00:34:35,600
I'll just

748
00:34:35,770 --> 00:34:37,250
leave this...

749
00:34:38,520 --> 00:34:39,810
I'll just leave this

750
00:34:42,210 --> 00:34:43,159
here.

751
00:34:43,440 --> 00:34:45,480
Make sure to take it when you leave.

752
00:34:49,120 --> 00:34:50,960
Grandmother's birthday banquet
is a big event.

753
00:34:50,960 --> 00:34:53,120
Everyone here must be checked.

754
00:34:53,120 --> 00:34:55,850
If anything happens,
you'll be held responsible.

755
00:34:55,850 --> 00:34:57,710
Understood. Thanks for the reminder.

756
00:35:05,810 --> 00:35:06,650
Let's go.

757
00:35:13,600 --> 00:35:14,440
What's wrong?

758
00:35:14,600 --> 00:35:16,730
The box for the bracelet is missing.

759
00:35:18,210 --> 00:35:19,600
I just put it here a moment ago.

760
00:35:19,600 --> 00:35:20,690
Where did you put it?

761
00:35:20,960 --> 00:35:22,770
Did you put it away and forget?

762
00:35:22,770 --> 00:35:24,080
I put it right here.

763
00:35:24,080 --> 00:35:25,210
Keep looking.

764
00:35:29,210 --> 00:35:30,480
Maybe you put it somewhere else.

765
00:35:30,480 --> 00:35:32,250
I just put it right there.

766
00:35:42,290 --> 00:35:43,210
Did you find it?

767
00:35:45,290 --> 00:35:46,130
No.

768
00:35:48,600 --> 00:35:49,490
The bracelet is gone.

769
00:35:49,490 --> 00:35:50,610
This is definitely our fault.

770
00:35:50,670 --> 00:35:51,740
Please punish us, My Lady.

771
00:35:51,850 --> 00:35:53,690
But everyone who went in and out today

772
00:35:53,690 --> 00:35:55,250
was carefully checked.

773
00:35:55,250 --> 00:35:56,890
No one could've hidden anything.

774
00:35:57,040 --> 00:35:58,640
I even saw the bracelet.

775
00:35:58,850 --> 00:35:59,730
After that,

776
00:35:59,730 --> 00:36:01,290
Mr. Wei came in.

777
00:36:01,850 --> 00:36:03,810
Have you searched Mr. Wei

778
00:36:03,810 --> 00:36:05,120
and everyone who came after?

779
00:36:05,300 --> 00:36:07,040
Yes, we searched them all.

780
00:36:07,370 --> 00:36:09,600
Mr. Wei even told us not to slack off.

781
00:36:09,600 --> 00:36:10,640
My Lady, please believe us.

782
00:36:10,640 --> 00:36:12,160
We would never be negligent.

783
00:36:12,160 --> 00:36:13,330
Enough, stop talking.

784
00:36:16,370 --> 00:36:18,250
This is the last thing we want to see.

785
00:36:18,410 --> 00:36:19,150
My Lady,

786
00:36:19,180 --> 00:36:21,000
this was a birthday gift
prepared by the Lord

787
00:36:21,000 --> 00:36:22,410
for Lady Xu.

788
00:36:22,770 --> 00:36:24,890
If it's blamed on us,

789
00:36:25,210 --> 00:36:27,000
what will we do?

790
00:36:31,250 --> 00:36:32,160
Maybe

791
00:36:32,350 --> 00:36:33,700
we should keep quiet for a while.

792
00:36:34,410 --> 00:36:36,330
Losing it is already a fault.

793
00:36:36,850 --> 00:36:38,140
If we lie about it,

794
00:36:38,290 --> 00:36:39,850
it will only make things worse.

795
00:36:54,560 --> 00:36:55,770
I didn't do my job well.

796
00:36:56,000 --> 00:36:57,480
Please punish me.

797
00:36:57,890 --> 00:36:58,890
What's going on?

798
00:36:58,890 --> 00:36:59,890
Get up and explain.

799
00:37:01,770 --> 00:37:02,610
What's wrong?

800
00:37:03,690 --> 00:37:06,110
The bracelet for Grandmother

801
00:37:06,690 --> 00:37:07,730
is missing.

802
00:37:08,960 --> 00:37:09,800
What happened?

803
00:37:09,960 --> 00:37:12,160
The storeroom was checked thoroughly.

804
00:37:12,160 --> 00:37:14,000
No one took it out without permission.

805
00:37:14,000 --> 00:37:16,210
The guards were on duty at the door.

806
00:37:16,210 --> 00:37:17,440
No one left with it.

807
00:37:17,440 --> 00:37:18,960
But the bracelet is missing.

808
00:37:19,440 --> 00:37:21,120
Everyone in the mansion now knows

809
00:37:21,120 --> 00:37:23,410
you are going to give Grandmother
a bracelet.

810
00:37:23,520 --> 00:37:25,810
Yet it's missing at this moment.

811
00:37:26,120 --> 00:37:27,960
If Grandmother is disappointed,

812
00:37:28,930 --> 00:37:30,370
it's all my fault.

813
00:37:30,640 --> 00:37:32,160
Please punish me.

814
00:37:33,370 --> 00:37:34,890
It's not so serious.

815
00:37:38,040 --> 00:37:39,640
Don't worry. The storeroom is guarded.

816
00:37:39,640 --> 00:37:40,850
It couldn't have gone missing.

817
00:37:41,000 --> 00:37:41,890
Tomorrow,

818
00:37:41,900 --> 00:37:43,160
we'll search more carefully.

819
00:37:43,710 --> 00:37:45,480
Besides, so what if it's lost?

820
00:37:46,770 --> 00:37:47,730
Don't dwell on it.

821
00:37:48,230 --> 00:37:49,850
Oh, I have something
to do at the office.

822
00:37:49,850 --> 00:37:50,690
I need to go out.

823
00:37:56,930 --> 00:37:58,640
Did the Lord just scold you?

824
00:37:59,120 --> 00:38:01,600
Why does he look so unconcerned?

825
00:38:10,730 --> 00:38:11,570
Cousin.

826
00:38:13,120 --> 00:38:14,160
What's going on?

827
00:38:14,160 --> 00:38:15,930
Why the panic?

828
00:38:15,930 --> 00:38:17,210
Give me rough jade

829
00:38:17,210 --> 00:38:18,080
from Grandmother.

830
00:38:18,160 --> 00:38:19,480
Don't you have one yourself?

831
00:38:19,480 --> 00:38:20,810
I do,

832
00:38:21,270 --> 00:38:22,960
but I had someone make it
into a bracelet.

833
00:38:22,960 --> 00:38:25,120
I wanted to give it
to Grandmother as a gift,

834
00:38:26,440 --> 00:38:27,690
but I lost it.

835
00:38:27,690 --> 00:38:28,850
Lost it?

836
00:38:28,850 --> 00:38:30,160
Who was responsible?

837
00:38:31,120 --> 00:38:32,290
Lady Qiao.

838
00:38:32,410 --> 00:38:34,080
She's the Lady of Wei,

839
00:38:34,080 --> 00:38:36,000
yet she can't handle such a small thing?

840
00:38:36,000 --> 00:38:37,640
No, she's normally careful,

841
00:38:37,640 --> 00:38:39,330
but this time...

842
00:38:40,250 --> 00:38:42,040
It was really an accident.

843
00:38:42,160 --> 00:38:43,520
Now, you're just covering for her.

844
00:38:43,520 --> 00:38:44,370
Listen to me.

845
00:38:44,380 --> 00:38:45,340
Do you know

846
00:38:45,340 --> 00:38:46,280
how important this is?

847
00:38:46,290 --> 00:38:47,560
Enough, just give it to me.

848
00:38:47,560 --> 00:38:48,520
I need it now.

849
00:38:48,730 --> 00:38:49,570
Hurry.

850
00:38:52,480 --> 00:38:53,520
Wait.

851
00:38:53,520 --> 00:38:55,600
You're taking my jade

852
00:38:55,600 --> 00:38:57,410
to make a bracelet

853
00:38:57,410 --> 00:38:59,210
and fix Lady Qiao's mistake,

854
00:38:59,560 --> 00:39:02,040
so we need to recalculate the accounts.

855
00:39:02,480 --> 00:39:03,960
Brothers don't keep score,

856
00:39:05,410 --> 00:39:06,370
right?

857
00:39:06,370 --> 00:39:07,730
No, no. Look.

858
00:39:07,730 --> 00:39:09,600
You're taking my jade
to make a bracelet,

859
00:39:09,600 --> 00:39:11,930
so I won't get it back.

860
00:39:11,930 --> 00:39:13,210
Lady Qiao said

861
00:39:13,210 --> 00:39:14,640
the bracelet might not be lost.

862
00:39:14,640 --> 00:39:15,600
When we find it,

863
00:39:15,600 --> 00:39:17,080
we'll return it.

864
00:39:17,520 --> 00:39:19,290
This must be investigated seriously.

865
00:39:19,440 --> 00:39:20,370
Go ahead.

866
00:39:29,620 --> 00:39:30,900
(Jade Artifacts)

867
00:39:33,290 --> 00:39:34,370
Who's there?

868
00:39:37,810 --> 00:39:39,330
How strange.

869
00:39:39,730 --> 00:39:41,250
How could things go missing

870
00:39:41,250 --> 00:39:42,330
in our own house?

871
00:39:42,640 --> 00:39:43,560
Was there a thief?

872
00:39:44,290 --> 00:39:45,810
Lady Qiao, are you here?

873
00:39:51,410 --> 00:39:52,370
Cousin.

874
00:39:53,960 --> 00:39:56,250
Please forgive me for coming uninvited.

875
00:39:56,410 --> 00:39:57,560
I heard

876
00:39:57,560 --> 00:40:00,040
that Zhonglin's precious bracelet
was lost that day.

877
00:40:00,040 --> 00:40:02,250
I happened to be at the storeroom too,

878
00:40:02,250 --> 00:40:03,560
so I wanted

879
00:40:03,560 --> 00:40:04,480
to help you search.

880
00:40:06,290 --> 00:40:08,080
Thanks a lot, Cousin.

881
00:40:24,480 --> 00:40:26,440
Lady Qiao, don't worry.

882
00:40:27,000 --> 00:40:28,930
This mansion is heavily guarded.

883
00:40:28,930 --> 00:40:30,290
Such an important item

884
00:40:30,290 --> 00:40:31,410
can't get lost.

885
00:40:31,810 --> 00:40:33,160
Maybe it was

886
00:40:33,160 --> 00:40:35,330
accidentally left somewhere.

887
00:40:42,440 --> 00:40:43,640
Lady Qiao, take a look.

888
00:40:43,640 --> 00:40:44,690
Is this the bracelet?

889
00:40:59,160 --> 00:41:00,480
That's it.

890
00:41:01,000 --> 00:41:02,480
Where did you find it?

891
00:41:02,480 --> 00:41:04,080
In that ceramic jar over there.

892
00:41:04,080 --> 00:41:05,330
See?

893
00:41:05,330 --> 00:41:07,440
I told you it wouldn't be lost.

894
00:41:07,440 --> 00:41:09,040
Maybe someone bumped it off.

895
00:41:09,690 --> 00:41:12,160
This rough jade is top quality,

896
00:41:12,410 --> 00:41:14,330
and it was a gift from Grandmother.

897
00:41:14,560 --> 00:41:16,850
If I'd lost it through carelessness,

898
00:41:16,850 --> 00:41:18,600
I'd feel terribly guilty.

899
00:41:21,730 --> 00:41:22,570
Thank you

900
00:41:23,130 --> 00:41:24,730
for your help today.

901
00:41:24,930 --> 00:41:26,420
No problem.

902
00:41:27,440 --> 00:41:28,730
This rough jade

903
00:41:28,730 --> 00:41:31,080
was from Grandfather to Grandmother

904
00:41:31,080 --> 00:41:32,640
when she married him.

905
00:41:33,090 --> 00:41:34,730
It really is precious material.

906
00:41:34,970 --> 00:41:36,470
Grandmother gave it to Zhonglin,

907
00:41:36,470 --> 00:41:38,160
so you can imagine
the meaning behind it.

908
00:41:38,250 --> 00:41:39,160
From now on,

909
00:41:39,160 --> 00:41:41,080
you must be extra careful

910
00:41:41,080 --> 00:41:42,640
and not make any more mistakes.

911
00:41:44,370 --> 00:41:45,600
You're right.

912
00:41:46,910 --> 00:41:48,250
This rough jade

913
00:41:48,480 --> 00:41:50,810
is truly a rare treasure.

914
00:41:51,600 --> 00:41:53,040
Even in Yujun,

915
00:41:53,560 --> 00:41:54,890
it's one of a kind.

916
00:41:56,210 --> 00:41:57,560
That means

917
00:41:58,260 --> 00:42:00,030
you must have recognized this rough jade

918
00:42:00,730 --> 00:42:02,810
at the jewelry shop that day

919
00:42:03,250 --> 00:42:05,000
and figured out who I was.

920
00:42:15,720 --> 00:42:18,370
You really are clever.

921
00:42:20,080 --> 00:42:21,740
If you knew who I was,

922
00:42:22,450 --> 00:42:24,930
why still pretend in front of me?

923
00:42:25,600 --> 00:42:28,210
They say the two belles
of Yanzhou are stunning.

924
00:42:29,770 --> 00:42:31,960
I just wanted to see for myself

925
00:42:34,440 --> 00:42:35,600
and judge for myself.

926
00:42:38,000 --> 00:42:39,250
What can you do to me?

927
00:43:10,510 --> 00:43:13,340
♪The moonlight is as silent
as the deep sea♪

928
00:43:14,410 --> 00:43:16,870
♪From afar♪

929
00:43:18,820 --> 00:43:21,970
♪It once lit up dreams with a breath♪

930
00:43:22,890 --> 00:43:26,000
♪But vanished with a sigh♪

931
00:43:27,220 --> 00:43:30,590
♪Brushing past my fingertips♪

932
00:43:30,990 --> 00:43:34,360
♪My heartstrings were stirred quietly♪

933
00:43:35,190 --> 00:43:37,130
♪As if we once met before♪

934
00:43:37,620 --> 00:43:41,730
♪Holding back a love so deep♪

935
00:43:44,020 --> 00:43:47,390
♪Love asks for nothing in the end♪

936
00:43:47,980 --> 00:43:51,060
♪Leaving only obsessions♪

937
00:43:52,380 --> 00:43:55,780
♪I've wandered in the world♪

938
00:43:56,280 --> 00:43:59,280
♪Yet cannot have it all♪

939
00:44:00,840 --> 00:44:04,110
♪We meet and part in the fires of war♪

940
00:44:04,430 --> 00:44:08,120
♪Embracing,
leaving tender marks of love♪

941
00:44:08,820 --> 00:44:10,750
♪With one breathtaking glance♪

942
00:44:11,290 --> 00:44:16,210
♪How could I ever forget♪

943
00:44:16,790 --> 00:44:19,070
♪I would cross mountains and seas♪

944
00:44:19,070 --> 00:44:21,590
♪To spend time with you♪

945
00:44:21,840 --> 00:44:23,200
♪When we grow old♪

946
00:44:23,200 --> 00:44:25,790
♪Nothing will change♪

947
00:44:25,790 --> 00:44:27,390
♪The misty rains never cease♪

948
00:44:27,390 --> 00:44:30,250
♪Falling gently on your brow♪

949
00:44:30,250 --> 00:44:34,240
♪Lingering in my heart♪

950
00:44:34,240 --> 00:44:35,940
♪I would sever fate's ties♪

951
00:44:35,940 --> 00:44:38,360
♪To protect your smiling eyes♪

952
00:44:38,750 --> 00:44:42,620
♪Even if behind me lies a storm♪

953
00:44:42,620 --> 00:44:43,730
♪No matter the trials♪

954
00:44:43,730 --> 00:44:46,950
♪I carry this longing for the journey♪

955
00:44:47,040 --> 00:44:49,030
♪This life♪

956
00:44:50,520 --> 00:44:54,200
♪Will not be in vain♪

957
00:44:58,860 --> 00:45:01,090
♪I would cross mountains and seas♪

958
00:45:01,090 --> 00:45:03,570
♪To spend time with you♪

959
00:45:03,990 --> 00:45:05,170
♪When we grow old♪

960
00:45:05,170 --> 00:45:07,840
♪Nothing will change♪

961
00:45:07,840 --> 00:45:09,530
♪The misty rains never cease♪

962
00:45:09,530 --> 00:45:12,130
♪Falling gently on your brow♪

963
00:45:12,330 --> 00:45:16,300
♪Lingering in my heart♪

964
00:45:16,300 --> 00:45:17,930
♪I would sever fate's ties♪

965
00:45:17,930 --> 00:45:20,470
♪To protect your smiling eyes♪

966
00:45:20,820 --> 00:45:24,730
♪Even if behind me lies a storm♪

967
00:45:24,730 --> 00:45:25,770
♪No matter the trials♪

968
00:45:25,770 --> 00:45:29,180
♪I carry this longing for the journey♪

969
00:45:29,180 --> 00:45:31,330
♪This life♪

970
00:45:32,580 --> 00:45:37,210
♪Will not be in vain♪