All language subtitles for 【锦衣夜行】第45集 _ 张翰、朴敏英搅动明朝帝王风云 _ Braveness Of The Ming EP45 _ Starring_ Zhang Han, Park Min Young _ ENG_English

♫ I spur my horse, a whip in hand, to claim the land ♫

♫ Little did I know, my boldness couldn't
overcome the sorrow of parting ♫

♫ I shed my armor and wear the brocade ♫

♫ The man in the yellow light sighs alone ♫

♫ But no grand ambition can fill this lonely night ♫

♫ With all my courage, I'd hold a paper umbrella high ♫

♫ To shield you from every storm in the sky ♫

♫ On the lakeside of the mortal world ♫

♫ I look back, a thousand ships have sailed by ♫

♫ We drank to our joys and griefs in the endless sand ♫

♫ But let slip the perfect life we had planned ♫

♫ I owe you a lifetime I cannot repay ♫

♫ Only in the next life can this debt be paid ♫

♫ We drank to our joys and griefs in the desert vast ♫

♫ But in love and hate, we stumbled till the last ♫

♫ Though I might walk through history's proud song ♫

♫ My heart still falters where love belongs ♫

♫ I'd have no regrets at all,
if only you had asked me to stay ♫

Braveness of the Ming

Episode 45

Your Highness, please calm down.

It's my fault I didn't check

their family backgrounds.

I will go to the palace shortly to apologize.

Forget it. Since things have come to this,

don't cause any more trouble.

In the future, for any task I assign you,

you must conduct a thorough investigation.

Understood?

Yes, Your Highness.

Your Highness,

Mr. Gan from Chongzheng Academy
requests an audience.

Let him in.

Yes.

Your Highness,

I wonder

if it's Gan Yu, the eldest son of the head

of Chongzheng Academy?

Exactly.

I've heard that he has a strict father.

Raised in a scholarly household from childhood,

he is well-versed in the classics.

His virtue and scholarship are impeccable,

and he has no interest in wine, women, or wealth.

His father is also a man of integrity,

dedicated wholeheartedly to scholarship.

He should

have nothing that could be criticized.

Mr. Gan, please.

Greetings, Your Highness.
My name is Gan Yu.

Mother,

Mr. Gan obtained a rubbing
of Yan Qing's work a few days ago

and wanted me to appraise it.

I was not

discerning enough to tell its worth.

Then I suddenly remembered
that in the palace's library,

there is a copy of Yan Qing's calligraphy.

So I brought Mr. Gan here
to compare the handwriting

and verify its authenticity.

If my visit

has inadvertently disturbed your enjoyment,

I hope both of you will forgive me.

It's no trouble.

It's a good thing to know you are willing

to make friends with scholars.

However, don't misjudge people again.

I'm afraid you might be taken advantage of.

Yes, Mother.

I

naturally understand your good intentions.

Ming'er,

I think Mr. Gan is quite a good man.

What do you think?

He's a bore.

Alright.

What's your name?

Your Grace,

my name is Gan Yu.

Yu?

Do you mean the character that means jade?

No, the one that means gem.

Why don't you dare to look at me?

Is it because you think I'm hideous?

Of course not.

I would never dare to disrespect Your Grace.

It's just that your status is too noble.

I dare not defile it.

Just one glance and you call it defilement?

You scholars are truly so boring.

Alright.

I won't waste your time.

You may go.

I will take my leave.

Excuse me.

Aunt, I take my leave.

He is perfectly poised,
neither overbearing or servile,

and acts with impeccable decorum.
I like this child.

He is of the same generation as Gaochi.

Of course, he is still a child.

I am not a child.

I'm tired.

I will take my leave.

My lord, I have already investigated.

Gan Yu

has a very clean record,

with not a single blemish.

I found o faults at all

even with his ancestors.

I

find no charge to bring against him.

Useless!

Sorry, my lord, please enlighten me.

An innocent man is actually
the easiest to deal with.

We find no flaws on him

not because he's cultivated a noble spirit,

but because he's never
had the chance to indulge in vice.

Those who indulge in whoring and boozing

weren't born that way.

I don't need you anymore. Withdraw.

Yes.

What a loser.

- Let's go, Ximen.
- I really can't go.

Let's go.

I really can't go. I really can't.

Look,

we're already at the door.
Are you really not going in?

No, no.

I don't want to get

disciplined by Commander Peng when I get back.

Ximen.

This is 20-year-old sorghum wine.

If you don't drink it,
you won't have a chance.

How about this,

just drink a little bit.

You could hold your alcohol.

You definitely won't get drunk.

No.

Her nose is sharper than a dog's.

She'll definitely be able to smell it.

Ximen.

Well then,

after we finish this round of drinks,

I'll take you to the bathhouse.

I guarantee you'll wash away

all the smell of alcohol.

How about that?

That sounds good.

Let's go.

You heartless man!

Now you want to abandon us for that woman.

Miss,

I have never met you before.

Why do you have to badger me

and even say we have a child?

Everyone, come and see!

This man is the eldest son of Mr. Gan,

the head of Chongzheng Academy, Gan Yu!

He said he would marry me
with all proper ceremonies,

tricked me into being with him.

But now he wants to marry a princess,

so he's abandoning me.

I'm already bearing a child.

How am I supposed to face the world?

I don't know how I have offended you, miss.

Why are you making such false accusations?

If I didn't know you,

how would I know your name,

and how would I know which family you're from?

Everyone, come and see

the true colors of this scoundrel!

Don't let any more women
fall for his tricks again!

Look at this scholar.

His face is all red, he can't even speak.

He probably really did something shameful.

What's there to argue about?

Real or fake, you can see it right off the bat.

Then come with me to court!

The court will clear my name.

You actually pushed me!
Do you want me to lose the baby,

so that I can no longer pester you, is that it?

Oh heavens, you have such a cruel heart!

Everyone,

please help me.

Does anyone know this young lady?

I truly do not know her!

Alright, alright, alright.

Young man,

do you really not know this young lady?

Miss,

did you really have an affair with him,

and are now pregnant?

How many months pregnant are you?

Already...

two months.

Providence will never forgive
such a heartless man!

Everyone, please spread the word.

The eldest son of the head
of Chongzheng Academy

is just an animal!

What a coincidence.

I happen to be a doctor.

Let me take your pulse, miss.

Whether you're really pregnant

will be clear once examined.

If you're really pregnant,

why not let the doctor take your pulse?

Let him check your pulse.

Exactly.

Miss, why are you leaving?

You've all seen it.

I'm just a passing doctor,

wanting to take the pulse of this poor girl,

but she refuses.

What do you all think is going on?

Right, just let him take your pulse.

It'll prove you're not lying.

- Let him take your pulse.
- She must be framing him.

Why are you leaving?

Alright, the truth is revealed.

Everyone, you may go.

Let's go, let's go.

Thank you for stepping in to help me.

I am endlessly grateful.

It was nothing.

Alright,

everything's fine now, you can relax.

Cheers.

What a fine wine.

I will drink tea in place of wine

to thank you both for your help.

Drinking tea is so boring.

You should have a drink with us.

I can't drink.

Come on, it's simple. Just like drinking water.

One gulp, come on.

Exactly, if a man can't hold his drink,

how can he even call himself a man?

It feels fabulous. Just try it.

I'm not lying.

Drink.

What's written on this?

Down it goes!

Good, you did it!

I'm determined to be friends with you.

Come, come, another cup.

Feels good, right?

This was so funny.

Loser.

You're not as good as Gan.

Gan is the real heavy drinker!

That's right.

Want more?

Of course.

Good!

Let's go somewhere else to drink.

Over there.

Let's go, let's go, let's go.

[Peng's Residence]

Ouch, ouch, ouch.

Miss Peng.

You went drinking again, right?

How many times have I told you

that you shouldn't go drinking?

Do you know I stayed up all night

waiting for you?

You made me wait all night long.

Can we go inside and talk?

No.

Tell me, where did you go last night?

I... last night... well...

Yichun Brothel?

Wanhong Brothel?

Or Chunnuan Pavilion?

I went to c last night.

Hongyu House?

Is it a new brothel?

I swear,

I didn't touch any girls.

Gan can vouch for me.

Gan! Gan!

Did I just come back alone,

or with someone else?

I just came back alone.

Wake up.

Get dressed. Prince Gaochi wants to see you.

Word got around
Gan Yu wallowed in drink and vice,

and the Empress was said to be furious.

She even wrote a letter personally to his father,

ordering him to discipline his son properly.

Gan Yu's future is basically ruined.

Then withdraw our men.

From now on, this person named Gan Yu

will no longer appear before the royal family.

Yes.

My lord.

Speak.

Yes.

I also heard

that the Eldest Prince's appointees have been
getting into trouble one after another,

arousing the Empress's suspicion.

Don't worry. I have a backup plan.

Listen.

Find a channel to spread the word

that all this was instructed by Bulwark Duke.

Just say Bulwark Duke doesn't want
the Princess to get married.

Aren't you afraid...

Afraid of what?

Afraid of what?

The intimacy between
Bulwark Duke and the Princess

is not groundless.

It's something everyone knows.

Those who wish to believe it shall,

those who don't, won't.

I see. I'll get it done immediately.

Go.

Ji Gang, is everything you said true?

I knew it! He has me in his heart.

He definitely has me in his heart.

I'll go find my sister and brother-in-law

and ask them to issue
an imperial edict for the marriage.

Your Grace, wait.

Your Grace, you must not act too hastily.

Those things Xia have done for you

have already enraged the Empress.

Going to beg for a marriage edict now

would only add fuel to the fire.

If you provoke her,

she might ask His Majesty to execute Xia.

You're quite thoughtful.

Xia has feelings for you now,

but Xie Yufei is in the way.

If you and Xie Yufei were under the same roof,

I'm afraid you'll have a rocky marriage.

Thank you for the advice, Ji.

I know what to do now.

Hey, you, stop right there!

Where did you get this from?

We are just hired movers
from the Liu Residence,

ordered to move this screen back
from the shop around the corner.

You say this was bought from a shop?

Yes, there's a shop about half a mile ahead,

filled with screens like this.

They've all been bought out
by wealthy families in Jinling.

Go to Bulwark Duke's Mansion.

Xia Xun, come out right now!

Your Grace, Master is not home today.

Perhaps you could come another day.

Xia Xun!

If you don't come out now,

I'll smash everything in your place!

Didn't know Your Grace was visiting today.

I failed to welcome you properly.
I beg your forgiveness.

Where is Xia Xun?

He is not home today.

Your Grace,

you came about the screen, didn't you?

I should've guessed it was you.

The congratulatory gift you sent that day

was absolutely top-notch whether

in color or craftsmanship.

However, one family only needs
one magpie to bring good news.

If there are too many,

it becomes noisy and
they might fight and cause trouble.

Xie,

I saw that the magpie in this place

couldn't bring wealth and good fortune,

so I sent the screen as a congratulatory gift.

Since the magpie has already
settled in the home,

what is it that goes around
bothering people everywhere?

That would be a crow.

We don't know yet if it's a magpie

or a crow in the home.

That's where you're wrong.

For him, even if he marries

an actual crow,

he would cherish her like a magpie.

While any canary outside,

no matter how lovely or fancy,

is nothing but a trouble-making crow in his eyes.

I'm afraid that's just your wishful thinking.

You're wrong again.

If my husband and I were not of one mind,

how could he have allowed me

to replace the magpie with a crow?

I forgot to tell you,

when the servants were tidying the study,

they found a pouch on the floor.

It seems to be yours, Your Grace,

so I'm returning it to you.

Don't push me too far!

Don't stop, keep chopping!

You two, move all of these over here.

Keep chopping for me!

Have you bought

all the screens from the market?

Your Grace,

all the screens from the market

have been gathered here.

Keep chopping,
chop them all into useless firewood!

How is the task I assigned you going?

I've already made arrangements.

Within three days,

she will definitely be forced to close down.

Your Grace, please rest assured.

This silk

is definitely not the color
you showed me last time.

I want a refund!

How can I make clothes with this?

Exactly!

The goods your shop sells
are simply not worth the price.

What a crooked merchant!
The silk is already fraying.

- That's right.
- Madams,

our shop has never sold
this kind of frayed silk.

We clearly bought them here.

Do you think we're here to bully you?

Exactly!

Can't believe you sold it
and won't even own up to it.

I just can't see your sincerity at all.

You won't admit it, right?

You won't admit it, is that it? Fine!

- Liar.
- Let's go get everyone's opinion on this.

- Right, let's go.
- Come on, let's go!

We can't let her off easily.

- Everyone, come and look!
- Everyone, come and see!

Hurry up and look!

Everyone, please listen to us.

- The silk I bought here...
- It's not like this.

It's not like this, Madams.

Please calm down. Calm down first, alright?

It's all our fault.

Madams, how about this,

I'll replace the silk with new ones.

Will that satisfy you?

Please come inside, Madams.

- Quickly, walk the three ladies inside.
- That's the right way to handle it.

- Let's go, let's go.
- We won't hold it against you.

- Should have done this earlier.
- Everyone, stop looking.

Please leave.

Our supply has been cut off.

What?

All our goods have been returned.

They all returned it?

That's right.

What happened?

Why have all the shops we opened closed down?

It's all because of those

romantic entanglements you caused.

Every day, at the restaurant,
the silk shop, the bookstore,

different people come
to cause trouble maliciously.

All the pre-ordered goods have been returned.

I'm busy dealing with them every day,

and am utterly exhausted.

Everything I'm suffering through

is all thanks to Her Grace.

She is also a pitiful person.

Don't be angry with her.

Anyway, doing business is hard work.

Just close them.

Don't even think about it.

Since she wants to play games with me,

then I'll be ready for it.

Where are you going?

To clear my mind.

Bulwark Duchess.

Bulwark Duchess, you've arrived.

I've long heard that Mrs. Wang

has collected the finest paintings.

Today, everyone was invited
to appreciate the paintings,

so naturally, I came to feast my eyes.

Please make yourself at home.

Putting on airs.

Look at her, that demeanor,

that attire, and that manner.

It's obvious she's a vulgar person
with no substance.

She's only here to put on a show.

Exactly.

With her humble origins,
what capability does she have?

I heard

she threw herself at Bulwark Duke.

How shameless.

Really? Is that true?

You're staring at this painting intently.

Could it be that you understand it?

This painting is bold in its brushstrokes.

The ink and colors intertwine freely.

The composition is fresh,
elegant, and vigorous.

It's truly a rare treasure.

What a well-spoken remark.

I suppose someone must have taught you

that no matter which painting you pick,

you'd say the exact same thing, right?

It seems you are just as the rumors say,

using such superficial skills to blind people

so you can climb the social ladder

to change your lowly origins.

My marriage was graciously arranged

by the Emperor himself.

According to you,

are you suggesting that
the Emperor is mentally deficient?

I...

And,

if you can see my true colors,
but the Emperor cannot,

that means the Emperor's ability to read people

is not as good as yours.

How dare you be so disrespectful!

Bulwark Duchess,

why do you speak so harshly?

What a bully with no manners at all!

I'm the Bulwark Duchess.

All the ladies present here

should hold ranks below mine.

You're always going on
about decorum and etiquette.

So how come it's okay

for you to point fingers at me so recklessly?

Could it be that those from noble clans

have never learned
to watch their words and deeds?

Even a country woman like me

knows a saying,

"Never utter what you dare not say to one's face,
and never speak ill of others behind their backs."

It seems that every lady here

is even worse than a simple
country woman like me.

There is a folk tale too.

Those who gossip behind others' backs

will be thrown into

the Hell of Tongue-Tearing after death.

Weren't you supposed to appreciate paintings?

Why do you look so upset?

Madam Xie,

who bullied you again?

I'll go vent your anger for you.

I'm afraid if I say it, someone might think

I'm making trouble out of nothing
and deliberately framing an innocent lady.

Ximen Jing, I'm tired today.

I'm not in the mood to entertain you.

Next time, bring Peng over for a meal together.

Xia,

With women, it's just about
sweet-talking and apologizing.

You two bickering nonstop

isn't solving any problems.

I understand.

But now she won't even listen to me

or talk to me properly.

She always thinks
I'm protecting the Princess.

Xia, she is your wife.

Regardless of whether the Princess
is as pushy as she says,

she did have repeatedly
curried favor with you.

The jealousy

is not entirely unfounded, right?

You dare to hit your own husband?

I just did.

My wife is such a romantic,

drinking alone on the rooftop.

Who upset my wife?

Just tell me.

I will go settle the score with her.

Someone upset you,

so you're taking it out on me?

Tell me, why are you so upset?

Today I went to appreciate paintings.

The people there were all being sarcastic.

They all say I'm a pretentious social climber.

This is clearly not true.

You're from the Xie clan of Chen Commandery.

if anyone is a social climber, it's me.

But you are no longer

that poor fisherman boy from back then.

Indeed.

After going through so many things,

I have indeed changed a lot.

But the only thing that hasn't changed

is my true heart for you.

Really?

How does that poem go?

It says m heart for you

will never be easily swayed

like a stone.

Are you trying to say, "Have I not grown

firm as a stone?"

You, the esteemed Bulwark Duke,

can't even recite poetry?

So what then?

How about we go

traveling the world?

I've been thinking about it.

You mustn't go back on your word.

Will you accompany me wherever I go?

I will spend my whole life

by your side.

If you drink any more, you'll get drunk.

I'm happy today.

I remembered many things.

When I first met Xia,

I was still a wandering physician.

Later, Xia and I were in a dire situation

and we were saved by Ji.

Then we got to know Miss Xie.

She tricked us several times.

She's a little trickster.

Later on,

I met the one I love.

Back then, the few of us

shared joys and sorrows.

How happy and joyful we were!

But now,

things have changed

and people are different.

Now, Xia and Miss Xie

have finally become a loving couple,

yet they are constantly in conflict.

Ziqi,

why is life so difficult?

Ziqi,

believe me.

After going through so many things,

I finally realized

that nothing is more important
than being with you.

As long as I'm with you,

everything is fine.

Your Grace,

you have no idea how she was like,

utterly unreasonable.

Exactly.

She's arrogant, overbearing,
throwing her weight around like a brute!

She's no different from a village shrew.

How could someone like her
be Bulwark Duke's wife?

I truly feel sorry for Bulwark Duke.

- Yes, indeed.
- Yes, yes.

It would be better to divorce her sooner.

You all think she doesn't deserve Bulwark Duke?

Yes, yes.

Her background and appearance

are both quite ordinary.

How can she be compared to you, Your Grace?

In our opinion,

you and Bulwark Duke are a much better match.

Your Grace, have some tea.

That's for sure.

I will replace her sooner or later.

Xia Xun.

Let's go.

Didn't you tell me

you wanted to take me traveling the world?

I've packed the travel money and clothes.

The carriage is waiting outside.

Let's leave now.

Is what we're doing

a bit too rash?

I know.

When you saw me dressed like this,

you started to hesitate.

We are not like we were in the past.

Even if you want to run away with me,

you shoulder the responsibility

of guarding the peace and people's well-being.

Your heart is concerned with the world.

You cannot turn your back on the court.

Wandering the world is nothing more than

a distant dream beyond our reach.

Xie, I...

I know.

It's not the wealth and honors
that you're loath to leave behind.

You don't care about official rank either.

It's just that we're trapped by the titles

and are not living happily.

Do you remember what I told you?

In this life, having you

is enough for me.

You know,

I'm not worried that you will change your heart.

I'm just worried about you, Xia Xun.

That one day,

you will be forced
against your will, just like now.

Now you have given up your freedom
for the sake of the common people.

Perhaps,

one day you will also give me up

for the same reason.

Believe me.

Alright?

I have summoned you all today

to announce one thing.

I have decided

to confer upon Bulwark Duke the title
of Grand Guardian of the Crown Prince.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Rise.

You

will surely assist the Crown Prince well
for the sake of the state.

There is one more thing.

When the Hongwu Emperor was alive,

he ordered the court's academicians

and great Confucian scholars
to select aphorisms from the classics,

and compile them into a book titled

"Records for the Enlightenment
of the Crown Prince",

to instruct the crown prince.

Therefore,

today I have gathered you, my close ministers,

hoping that Xia Xun,

Xie Jin,

and Dao Yan, will take the lead,

with the full assistance
of all the other ministers,

to compile a "Precious Mirror
for Enlightening the Mind".

This will be an immutable book for
the future emperors and their descendants.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Xia Xun, you shall preside over it.

Afterwards, he shall liaise with Xie Jin

and Dao Yan for the compilation.

Very well.

I still have these thick memorials to review.

You may now attend to your own duties.

We takes our leave.

What? Xia Xun is now the Grand Guardian
of the Crown Prince?

Yes.

What is Father thinking?

The Crown Prince position remains undecided,

and suddenly, he chooses the Grand Guardian.

Moreover, he has selected Xia Xun
for this position.

Is he hinting to the ministers
about establishing a Crown Prince?

That is not impossible.

And he ordered the compiling
of the enlightenment book.

Maybe His Majesty is considering
establishing a Crown Prince.

I must have the ministers
submit memorials immediately.

Your Highness,

I believe

it is best to respond to this with composure.

If we act rashly and reveal our intentions,

arousing His Majesty's suspicion,

it would be detrimental to your efforts
to secure the Crown Prince position.

Right, right, you are right.

We shall wait a little longer.

What?

Wait? Wait for what, Xia?

The Emperor is clearly hinting to you.

Xia, think about it.

the purpose of the book

is to compile the sacred teachings
of the Hongwu Emperor

and impart his learnings to the royal descendants.

But now, there isn't even a Crown Prince,

yet he made you the Grand Guardian
of the Crown Prince,

and had you compile the book
for the Crown Prince.

Clearly, he has other purposes.

Look.

Since His Majesty already has this intention,

we should take this opportunity

to visit trusted ministers

and coordinate with them
under the pretext of compiling the book.

Then we can present our petition together.

No wonder recently,

when I invited Prince Gaochi to my residence,

he always declined.

At such a sensitive time,

he must be most careful to avoid suspicion,

lest he gives others cause for gossip.

I suppose now, His Majesty's intention

is already an open secret.

It seems I will be the one to speak his mind.

Your Majesty,

all things in the world have their foundation.

The Crown Prince
is the foundation of the nation.

So I invite Your Majesty

to designate the Crown Prince.

I second the motion.

Establishing the heir
is a matter of eternal importance.

I, your humble subject,

am now entrusted with the heavy responsibility

of compiling the Precious Mirror
for Enlightening the Mind

to instruct the Crown Prince.

I'm showered with such boundless imperial grace.

How could I fail to think
what Your Majesty thinks,

and grieve what the state grieves?

Therefore, I second the motion with Bulwark Duke's words.

Please designate the Crown Prince.

I second the motion, too.

Since ancient times, a sovereign's realm
passes to his legitimate eldest son.

The eldest prince is of unblemished
and upright character,

fully worthy to be entrusted with the throne.

I humbly petition Your Majesty
to name him Crown Prince.

I oppose.

Your Majesty is in the prime of your life.
This matter can await the proper time.

Such a significant matter
demands the utmost prudence.

There is no need for haste at this time.

I second the motion.

I oppose.

The second prince's achieved illustrious military feats
and greatly resembles Your Majesty.

I propose the second prince as the heir.

I second the motion.

I oppose.

I oppose.

All of you, be silent!

Xia Xun,

Dao Yan,

Xie Jin, these three have spoken.

What other opinions do you have?

Your Majesty,

I believe you're now at the peak of vigor.

This matter should not be rushed into discussion.

The crown prince is but a reserve heir.

It has nothing to do
with Your Majesty's wellbeing.

When the Hongwu Emperor was the Prince of Wu,

he immediately named
his legitimate son the Heir Apparent.

The following year,

the Hongwu Emperor ascended the throne

and made the Heir Apparent the Crown Prince.

Now that the Emperor
has been on the throne for three years,

and the youngest prince is already over 18.

Why can't a crown prince be designated?

♫ Evening lanterns glow, frost upon the moon ♫

♫ Candlelight flickers red where only few stars gleam ♫

♫ In her tower she sings, dreaming of home ♫

♫ Through wind and night rain,
her gaze begins to roam ♫

♫ Sorrow under moonlight, endless are the nights ♫

♫ Dreaming of moments lost from sight ♫

♫ A rising sandstorm veils your face from view ♫

♫ Now worlds apart, with no path back to you ♫

♫ Love and hate, awake then gone like sand ♫

♫ We meet, forget, through lifetimes' shifting strand ♫

♫ Right or wrong, the song ends, but feelings stay ♫

♫ Two worlds apart, too far to see the way ♫

♫ Who knows her silent love, who knows her tears? ♫

♫ Who knows her heart, and whom it truly fears? ♫

♫ Who knows her tender thoughts,
her hidden grief? ♫

♫ A beauty's fleeting dream
for whom does life seem brief? ♫

♫ I'd give my all, through all the joy and pain,
and never complain ♫