1 00:00:17,120 --> 00:00:18,260 You may leave. 2 00:00:25,280 --> 00:00:28,380 Still yearning for it, Your Highness? 3 00:00:31,560 --> 00:00:33,570 The most tempting things 4 00:00:35,120 --> 00:00:37,250 are often those that harm us. 5 00:00:38,620 --> 00:00:41,300 I was thinking we could 6 00:00:41,480 --> 00:00:42,800 have a smoke together. 7 00:00:44,320 --> 00:00:45,530 I came in such a hurry, 8 00:00:46,080 --> 00:00:47,460 I forgot to bring mine. 9 00:00:48,040 --> 00:00:49,180 Use mine. 10 00:00:49,470 --> 00:00:50,610 I dare not. 11 00:00:51,080 --> 00:00:53,340 During your absence, 12 00:00:54,320 --> 00:00:55,740 I've already quit this habit. 13 00:01:01,340 --> 00:01:04,480 You always say you dare not. 14 00:01:04,940 --> 00:01:07,320 Yet the only person who dares to defy me 15 00:01:09,340 --> 00:01:10,560 is you. 16 00:01:13,020 --> 00:01:15,160 Congratulations on returning safely 17 00:01:16,900 --> 00:01:18,440 from Lizhen. 18 00:01:19,260 --> 00:01:20,400 If there's nothing else, 19 00:01:20,700 --> 00:01:21,840 I shall take my leave. 20 00:01:21,940 --> 00:01:23,480 I haven't allowed you to leave. 21 00:01:23,740 --> 00:01:25,619 I want to hear your music, 22 00:01:25,620 --> 00:01:27,480 just like in the old days. 23 00:01:28,300 --> 00:01:30,560 Just like my smoking habit, 24 00:01:31,260 --> 00:01:32,400 my guqin 25 00:01:33,620 --> 00:01:35,480 has long been gathering dust. 26 00:01:41,740 --> 00:01:43,400 That's the Duke of Jining's signal flare. 27 00:01:44,240 --> 00:01:45,400 Miss! 28 00:01:46,400 --> 00:01:47,720 Ming is missing! 29 00:01:47,860 --> 00:01:49,819 Madam has sent people to search everywhere. 30 00:01:49,820 --> 00:01:51,970 It's been two hours, and they still haven't found her. 31 00:01:51,980 --> 00:01:53,939 (She left when she wasn't selected.) 32 00:01:53,940 --> 00:01:55,280 (She was never seen again.) 33 00:01:56,700 --> 00:01:58,240 (Could they be together?) 34 00:01:58,660 --> 00:01:59,859 The guards are nearby. 35 00:01:59,860 --> 00:02:00,790 I'll go gather the men. 36 00:02:00,800 --> 00:02:01,880 My lord. 37 00:02:04,700 --> 00:02:06,640 The Duke cares most about his reputation. 38 00:02:06,660 --> 00:02:07,990 This matter cannot be made public. 39 00:02:08,540 --> 00:02:10,800 Why don't I go with you? 40 00:03:31,540 --> 00:03:35,659 =Blossom= (Adapted from the novel "Blossom" by Zhi Zhi) 41 00:03:35,660 --> 00:03:38,920 =Episode 15= 42 00:03:45,180 --> 00:03:46,320 I'll go check first. 43 00:03:46,340 --> 00:03:47,640 Please come later. 44 00:03:49,140 --> 00:03:50,560 How could you be so careless? 45 00:03:52,100 --> 00:03:53,600 I didn't see it. 46 00:03:54,300 --> 00:03:55,440 Never mind. 47 00:04:00,620 --> 00:04:01,760 Fourth Young Lady. 48 00:04:03,340 --> 00:04:04,480 Sister! 49 00:04:07,780 --> 00:04:09,280 No, it's not what you think. 50 00:04:10,020 --> 00:04:12,099 You see, I wasn't selected. 51 00:04:12,100 --> 00:04:13,360 I was feeling upset. 52 00:04:13,700 --> 00:04:16,000 Then I saw a little rabbit. 53 00:04:16,720 --> 00:04:18,979 Fourth Young Lady, please don't blame Fifth Young Lady. 54 00:04:18,980 --> 00:04:21,379 We saw a rabbit 55 00:04:21,380 --> 00:04:22,409 and wanted to set it free. 56 00:04:22,410 --> 00:04:23,299 Yes. 57 00:04:23,300 --> 00:04:24,920 We led the horse here on foot. 58 00:04:25,060 --> 00:04:26,600 Nothing inappropriate happened. 59 00:04:29,980 --> 00:04:31,120 What happened to your foot? 60 00:04:31,380 --> 00:04:33,059 I twisted it by accident just now. 61 00:04:33,060 --> 00:04:34,200 It's nothing. 62 00:04:35,340 --> 00:04:36,760 This place is so remote. 63 00:04:37,460 --> 00:04:38,960 You can't ride horses anymore. 64 00:04:39,140 --> 00:04:40,279 You'll have to ride with me. 65 00:04:40,280 --> 00:04:41,139 - I'm fine. - I'm fine. 66 00:04:41,140 --> 00:04:42,780 - Take her back first. - Take him back first. 67 00:04:49,780 --> 00:04:52,280 You are engaged to him. 68 00:04:52,460 --> 00:04:55,200 It's only reasonable for you two to ride back together. 69 00:04:55,260 --> 00:04:56,400 When you arrive, 70 00:04:56,460 --> 00:04:58,219 just send someone to pick me up. 71 00:04:58,220 --> 00:04:59,600 That doesn't seem very reasonable. 72 00:04:59,820 --> 00:05:02,059 Even though they're engaged, they're not married yet. 73 00:05:02,060 --> 00:05:03,400 It's still inappropriate. 74 00:05:04,260 --> 00:05:05,880 The Duke and I share a bond. 75 00:05:05,940 --> 00:05:07,410 Naturally, I should take him back. 76 00:05:09,020 --> 00:05:10,160 A bond? 77 00:05:12,700 --> 00:05:13,840 It's just a dislocation. 78 00:05:18,820 --> 00:05:20,339 I admire your poise, 79 00:05:20,340 --> 00:05:21,920 though you're a bit frail. 80 00:05:25,020 --> 00:05:26,640 When you join the Imperial Guard, 81 00:05:26,660 --> 00:05:27,800 I'll personally mentor you. 82 00:05:29,380 --> 00:05:30,520 Thank you, Lord Song. 83 00:05:33,060 --> 00:05:34,200 The Imperial Guard? 84 00:05:44,620 --> 00:05:45,760 Fourth Young Lady. 85 00:05:46,380 --> 00:05:47,520 Are you alright? 86 00:05:53,910 --> 00:05:54,859 Sorry. 87 00:05:54,860 --> 00:05:56,000 I'm so sorry. 88 00:05:56,180 --> 00:05:57,019 Are you alright? 89 00:05:57,020 --> 00:05:57,859 Mr. Dong, 90 00:05:57,860 --> 00:05:59,059 the hunt is over now. 91 00:05:59,060 --> 00:06:00,940 Why are you still shooting arrows everywhere? 92 00:06:01,340 --> 00:06:03,400 Everyone, I sincerely apologize. 93 00:06:03,420 --> 00:06:05,400 Lord Song was wearing brown clothing, 94 00:06:05,740 --> 00:06:07,400 and I mistook him for a brown bear. 95 00:06:07,540 --> 00:06:08,539 I was startled 96 00:06:08,540 --> 00:06:09,680 and shot an arrow. 97 00:06:10,220 --> 00:06:11,440 I'm truly sorry. 98 00:06:13,060 --> 00:06:14,200 Fourth Young Lady, 99 00:06:14,220 --> 00:06:15,360 are you okay? 100 00:06:15,420 --> 00:06:16,299 Zhao, 101 00:06:16,300 --> 00:06:17,440 are you alright? 102 00:06:21,860 --> 00:06:23,000 I'm fine. 103 00:06:23,020 --> 00:06:24,259 Where on earth did they go? 104 00:06:24,260 --> 00:06:25,859 - Father. - Ming! 105 00:06:25,860 --> 00:06:26,979 - Mother. - Ming! 106 00:06:26,980 --> 00:06:28,139 Where have you been? 107 00:06:28,140 --> 00:06:29,219 Are you alright? 108 00:06:29,220 --> 00:06:30,690 I went to the forest to clear my head. 109 00:06:30,700 --> 00:06:31,499 I got lost. 110 00:06:31,500 --> 00:06:33,320 Luckily, my sister found me. 111 00:06:35,540 --> 00:06:37,419 Nanny Zhou, quickly escort Ming back. 112 00:06:37,420 --> 00:06:39,099 - I'll take her back myself. - Alright. 113 00:06:39,100 --> 00:06:40,240 Come on, Ming. 114 00:06:40,660 --> 00:06:42,380 - Are you alright? - I'm fine. 115 00:06:42,900 --> 00:06:44,240 You silly child. 116 00:06:45,620 --> 00:06:46,760 Stop right there. 117 00:06:48,220 --> 00:06:50,160 Competing to win the Emperor's favor. 118 00:06:50,380 --> 00:06:51,379 How much longer 119 00:06:51,380 --> 00:06:53,080 will you disgrace the Dou family? 120 00:06:53,540 --> 00:06:55,560 You still dream of serving the court? 121 00:06:55,620 --> 00:06:57,080 Are you even capable of that? 122 00:06:57,420 --> 00:06:58,600 Don't think I don't know. 123 00:06:58,820 --> 00:06:59,960 You're just trying 124 00:07:00,060 --> 00:07:02,600 to delay your marriage to the Duke of Jining. 125 00:07:03,180 --> 00:07:04,320 And another thing, 126 00:07:04,660 --> 00:07:07,200 a woman participating in gambling... 127 00:07:07,940 --> 00:07:10,300 Do you want to drag the entire Dou family down with you? 128 00:07:11,140 --> 00:07:13,760 Don't think you can get away with this by staying silent. 129 00:07:17,220 --> 00:07:18,440 Walking out on me now? 130 00:07:18,740 --> 00:07:20,360 She's like a different person. 131 00:07:21,020 --> 00:07:22,160 Stop right there! 132 00:07:24,220 --> 00:07:26,600 Why didn't she talk back today? 133 00:07:26,900 --> 00:07:28,440 Fine, I won't press further. 134 00:07:49,540 --> 00:07:51,320 (Once again, life hangs by a thread.) 135 00:07:52,420 --> 00:07:54,400 (Is fate truly inevitable?) 136 00:07:55,100 --> 00:07:57,160 (Can we never escape this arrow?) 137 00:08:07,180 --> 00:08:08,640 You once told me, 138 00:08:09,700 --> 00:08:11,160 if I gather enough strength, 139 00:08:11,900 --> 00:08:13,440 I can topple mountains 140 00:08:13,460 --> 00:08:14,600 and reverse rivers. 141 00:08:14,980 --> 00:08:16,880 I've already changed so much. 142 00:08:17,100 --> 00:08:18,560 Why does it still turn out this way? 143 00:08:21,040 --> 00:08:23,080 All things have their fate. 144 00:08:23,280 --> 00:08:25,580 Cause and effect are cyclical. 145 00:08:26,260 --> 00:08:28,810 Look at that large rock in the water. 146 00:08:29,280 --> 00:08:31,160 Though it weighs a hundred pounds, 147 00:08:31,500 --> 00:08:34,760 it can only split a single stream of water. 148 00:08:35,220 --> 00:08:39,240 In the end, everything still gathers behind the large rock. 149 00:08:40,500 --> 00:08:41,899 One person's strength 150 00:08:41,900 --> 00:08:44,120 is insignificant 151 00:08:44,460 --> 00:08:47,280 in the grand river of history. 152 00:08:48,780 --> 00:08:50,320 All things are predestined. 153 00:08:52,860 --> 00:08:54,800 So nothing can really change. 154 00:09:20,140 --> 00:09:21,259 What's wrong? 155 00:09:21,260 --> 00:09:22,560 What happened? 156 00:09:23,380 --> 00:09:24,390 Nothing. 157 00:09:24,400 --> 00:09:25,340 If I hadn't stopped you, 158 00:09:25,350 --> 00:09:26,740 you would've fallen into the river. 159 00:09:27,760 --> 00:09:28,800 What's wrong? 160 00:09:30,380 --> 00:09:33,560 Maybe it's because I haven't eaten anything. 161 00:09:34,460 --> 00:09:35,680 I feel a bit weak. 162 00:09:42,420 --> 00:09:43,560 You know, 163 00:09:44,100 --> 00:09:45,400 when I first joined the army, 164 00:09:45,500 --> 00:09:47,000 I worked as a cook. 165 00:09:47,940 --> 00:09:49,840 This is a reunion dish from Futing. 166 00:09:50,060 --> 00:09:51,659 Vegetables, meat, eggs... 167 00:09:51,660 --> 00:09:52,800 Anything goes in. 168 00:09:54,660 --> 00:09:56,800 It's called Fortune Soup. 169 00:09:57,940 --> 00:09:59,080 It smells amazing. 170 00:09:59,220 --> 00:10:00,880 My mother used to make it for me. 171 00:10:00,900 --> 00:10:02,939 Every time, she'd add something new. 172 00:10:02,940 --> 00:10:04,240 Mushrooms, seafood, 173 00:10:04,260 --> 00:10:05,400 anything, really. 174 00:10:05,580 --> 00:10:06,720 She said, 175 00:10:06,740 --> 00:10:08,080 life is like that. 176 00:10:08,140 --> 00:10:10,019 It's like an old dish you're used to eating. 177 00:10:10,020 --> 00:10:11,070 Add a few new ingredients, 178 00:10:11,080 --> 00:10:12,960 and the flavor becomes completely different. 179 00:10:13,260 --> 00:10:14,400 That's true. 180 00:10:15,140 --> 00:10:16,680 Everything is changing. 181 00:10:17,460 --> 00:10:20,040 Just like how Father will have a new lover, 182 00:10:20,940 --> 00:10:22,480 new children, 183 00:10:22,780 --> 00:10:23,920 and a new family. 184 00:10:25,140 --> 00:10:26,880 Every family experiences conflict 185 00:10:26,900 --> 00:10:28,379 due to legitimacy, seniority, 186 00:10:28,380 --> 00:10:29,560 status and rank. 187 00:10:29,980 --> 00:10:31,320 Everyone is vying for themselves 188 00:10:31,580 --> 00:10:33,080 and their children. 189 00:10:33,090 --> 00:10:35,000 When the Lizhen troops arrived at Zhenbei Pass, 190 00:10:35,010 --> 00:10:36,840 a son born out of wedlock started a rebellion. 191 00:10:37,140 --> 00:10:39,040 When strife happens within the imperial family, 192 00:10:39,260 --> 00:10:41,960 it becomes a state affair. 193 00:10:43,140 --> 00:10:44,680 Now that you have the Emperor's favor 194 00:10:44,860 --> 00:10:46,160 and military power, 195 00:10:46,310 --> 00:10:48,859 the Crown Prince and Lord Qing will surely try to win you over. 196 00:10:48,860 --> 00:10:50,160 What do you plan to do? 197 00:10:51,220 --> 00:10:52,360 I plan to 198 00:10:53,140 --> 00:10:54,280 copy you. 199 00:10:54,680 --> 00:10:55,840 Copy me? 200 00:10:57,060 --> 00:10:58,259 The current Song Mo 201 00:10:58,260 --> 00:10:59,880 has long let go of hatred. 202 00:10:59,900 --> 00:11:01,560 He focuses only on fame and fortune. 203 00:11:02,300 --> 00:11:03,920 I'll observe their moves first 204 00:11:04,060 --> 00:11:07,100 before deciding what to do. 205 00:11:31,340 --> 00:11:32,480 Someone's coming. 206 00:11:32,900 --> 00:11:34,040 Hide. 207 00:11:56,320 --> 00:11:57,760 I haven't had the Fortune Soup yet. 208 00:12:06,160 --> 00:12:07,400 You have something on your mind. 209 00:12:08,500 --> 00:12:10,080 You've been off all day. 210 00:12:10,820 --> 00:12:12,160 What exactly happened? 211 00:12:20,500 --> 00:12:21,640 The arrow. 212 00:12:22,510 --> 00:12:24,000 It has something to do with the arrow. 213 00:12:24,700 --> 00:12:26,640 How could a single arrow cause this much alarm? 214 00:12:34,060 --> 00:12:36,280 You think you can read my mind, don't you? 215 00:12:37,060 --> 00:12:38,560 Be it today's incident 216 00:12:38,580 --> 00:12:40,160 or Wei Tingyu's situation, 217 00:12:41,020 --> 00:12:43,200 does reading my thoughts make you fulfilled? 218 00:12:44,800 --> 00:12:46,160 Reading faces and noticing details 219 00:12:46,380 --> 00:12:48,760 was a skill I used to interrogate criminals. 220 00:12:48,860 --> 00:12:50,259 Most of them were tortured. 221 00:12:50,260 --> 00:12:51,259 Their limbs broken. 222 00:12:51,260 --> 00:12:52,829 Some even bit off their own tongues. 223 00:12:52,830 --> 00:12:54,619 ♪Wrapped in frost and snow♪ 224 00:12:54,620 --> 00:12:55,539 Please believe me. 225 00:12:55,540 --> 00:12:57,119 ♪Standing side by side with you♪ 226 00:12:57,120 --> 00:12:58,219 Knowing what others think 227 00:12:58,220 --> 00:13:00,320 doesn't make me fulfilled. 228 00:13:01,700 --> 00:13:03,720 Right now, I only want to help you. 229 00:13:04,820 --> 00:13:06,440 I want to share some of your burden. 230 00:13:06,700 --> 00:13:08,539 I want to lighten the load on your shoulders. 231 00:13:08,540 --> 00:13:12,790 ♪Accumulated in this life, now fulfilled♪ 232 00:13:14,780 --> 00:13:16,240 Stay away from me. 233 00:13:16,800 --> 00:13:18,890 The further you are, the lighter my burden will be. 234 00:13:19,980 --> 00:13:21,160 It's for your own good, 235 00:13:21,660 --> 00:13:22,699 and for mine. 236 00:13:22,700 --> 00:13:23,840 Why? 237 00:13:23,900 --> 00:13:25,280 I don't understand. 238 00:13:26,140 --> 00:13:27,480 Is it because of Wei Tingyu? 239 00:13:27,980 --> 00:13:29,459 Let's just say it is. 240 00:13:29,460 --> 00:13:30,900 What do you mean by “let's just say”? 241 00:13:31,460 --> 00:13:32,419 You're being childish. 242 00:13:32,420 --> 00:13:37,340 ♪I devote my life and world to your wishes♪ 243 00:13:37,980 --> 00:13:39,120 Take care. 244 00:13:40,720 --> 00:13:43,189 ♪Time bends and breaks♪ 245 00:13:43,190 --> 00:13:47,750 ♪For you, I rise again in this life♪ 246 00:13:48,080 --> 00:13:52,980 ♪Without regret♪ 247 00:13:57,620 --> 00:13:58,840 We're getting extra training 248 00:13:58,980 --> 00:14:00,440 all thanks to the Duke of Jining. 249 00:14:00,820 --> 00:14:01,659 From now on, 250 00:14:01,660 --> 00:14:03,400 we're surely in for tough days. 251 00:14:03,420 --> 00:14:04,419 What are we going to do? 252 00:14:04,420 --> 00:14:05,419 - Duke! - Stop talking. 253 00:14:05,420 --> 00:14:06,920 Duke... 254 00:14:06,980 --> 00:14:07,939 Duke... 255 00:14:07,940 --> 00:14:08,779 Duke, come here. 256 00:14:08,780 --> 00:14:09,659 Come, come. 257 00:14:09,660 --> 00:14:10,579 - Quickly. - Please. 258 00:14:10,580 --> 00:14:11,459 Come, come. 259 00:14:11,460 --> 00:14:12,600 Quick, sit down. 260 00:14:13,460 --> 00:14:14,580 - Please sit. - Wait... 261 00:14:14,590 --> 00:14:15,659 Song Mo hasn't arrived yet. 262 00:14:15,660 --> 00:14:16,790 I'm not supposed to sit down. 263 00:14:16,800 --> 00:14:18,539 This is how we usually do things. 264 00:14:18,540 --> 00:14:20,279 We sit down, report, and discuss matters. 265 00:14:20,280 --> 00:14:21,659 In an hour, it's over. 266 00:14:21,660 --> 00:14:23,059 Yes. Please eat. 267 00:14:23,060 --> 00:14:24,200 Thank you. 268 00:14:28,620 --> 00:14:31,299 I heard Lord Song is planning to discipline us. 269 00:14:31,300 --> 00:14:32,379 Discipline "us"? 270 00:14:32,380 --> 00:14:33,520 Just you. 271 00:14:33,540 --> 00:14:35,560 We're all just here to train with you. 272 00:14:35,820 --> 00:14:37,779 Exactly, it's all because of you. 273 00:14:37,780 --> 00:14:39,579 We're probably all in for tough times. 274 00:14:39,580 --> 00:14:40,720 That's right. 275 00:14:40,740 --> 00:14:41,880 What do you mean by that? 276 00:14:42,420 --> 00:14:43,619 Song Mo and Official Dou 277 00:14:43,620 --> 00:14:45,289 have a mountain of grudges. 278 00:14:45,290 --> 00:14:47,390 Lord Song and the Dou family are like fire and water. 279 00:14:47,400 --> 00:14:48,770 Everyone knows that. 280 00:14:49,060 --> 00:14:51,020 You're the Dou family's future son-in-law. 281 00:14:51,070 --> 00:14:53,300 Do you think he'll let you off? 282 00:14:55,780 --> 00:14:57,320 This is so unfair. 283 00:15:01,620 --> 00:15:02,840 Lord Song... 284 00:15:04,460 --> 00:15:06,120 Tribute candied olives. 285 00:15:06,380 --> 00:15:07,880 One piece costs 300 coins. 286 00:15:08,660 --> 00:15:09,840 Which one of you 287 00:15:10,860 --> 00:15:12,099 is so generous? 288 00:15:12,100 --> 00:15:13,179 The Duke. 289 00:15:13,180 --> 00:15:15,259 The Duke shared them with everyone to boost morale. 290 00:15:15,260 --> 00:15:16,559 After all, our drills 291 00:15:16,560 --> 00:15:17,990 - never started this early. - Hey... 292 00:15:18,000 --> 00:15:19,499 Yes, that's it. 293 00:15:19,500 --> 00:15:20,920 I see. 294 00:15:21,900 --> 00:15:24,259 In the military, there are rules for standing and sitting. 295 00:15:24,260 --> 00:15:25,720 Private eating is strictly forbidden. 296 00:15:25,780 --> 00:15:27,120 Those who ate these 297 00:15:27,660 --> 00:15:29,139 will carry a one-stone weight 298 00:15:29,140 --> 00:15:30,600 and crawl for ten miles. 299 00:15:31,100 --> 00:15:32,779 Here, we speak only of military rank. 300 00:15:32,780 --> 00:15:34,539 We don't recognize titles or nobility. 301 00:15:34,540 --> 00:15:35,920 Anyone who disagrees 302 00:15:37,100 --> 00:15:38,240 will be dismissed from duty. 303 00:15:38,860 --> 00:15:40,000 As the instigator, 304 00:15:40,100 --> 00:15:41,480 you'll crawl an extra ten miles. 305 00:15:42,540 --> 00:15:43,880 But didn't you eat it too? 306 00:15:44,580 --> 00:15:45,800 Because I know 307 00:15:45,980 --> 00:15:48,960 the most important thing in the military is unity. 308 00:15:51,380 --> 00:15:54,560 Today, I'll share the punishment with you. 309 00:15:55,620 --> 00:15:56,539 Lord Song. 310 00:15:56,540 --> 00:15:58,059 Lord... no. 311 00:15:58,060 --> 00:15:59,200 Sir, 312 00:15:59,740 --> 00:16:00,530 it's their fault. 313 00:16:00,540 --> 00:16:01,770 I didn't even want to eat it. 314 00:16:01,780 --> 00:16:02,539 Silence! Move! 315 00:16:02,540 --> 00:16:04,339 Wait, sir, let me explain. 316 00:16:04,340 --> 00:16:05,600 - Hurry up! - Keep up! 317 00:16:10,180 --> 00:16:11,320 Move, move! 318 00:16:11,700 --> 00:16:12,840 Hurry up! 319 00:16:19,580 --> 00:16:21,720 Keep moving, quickly! 320 00:16:22,940 --> 00:16:24,080 Faster! 321 00:16:37,540 --> 00:16:38,680 I can't do it anymore. 322 00:16:43,580 --> 00:16:44,720 Get up. 323 00:16:44,740 --> 00:16:45,880 I can't. 324 00:16:46,300 --> 00:16:47,520 I can't keep going. 325 00:16:48,980 --> 00:16:50,960 Lord Song, why are you making it so hard for me? 326 00:16:51,020 --> 00:16:52,160 My lord! 327 00:16:55,940 --> 00:16:57,080 Well done. 328 00:17:01,780 --> 00:17:03,080 It's so high. 329 00:17:03,260 --> 00:17:04,920 How can I climb up there? 330 00:17:05,260 --> 00:17:06,779 Lord Song, please spare me. 331 00:17:06,780 --> 00:17:08,080 Anyone who doesn't make it 332 00:17:08,540 --> 00:17:09,800 won't get lunch. 333 00:17:11,020 --> 00:17:12,160 No food? 334 00:17:12,180 --> 00:17:13,179 That's not fair. 335 00:17:13,180 --> 00:17:14,539 Let's do this, 336 00:17:14,540 --> 00:17:16,480 you give me a hand and help me up, okay? 337 00:17:16,940 --> 00:17:18,080 Here. 338 00:17:19,780 --> 00:17:20,920 Take it. 339 00:17:21,260 --> 00:17:22,480 One, two. 340 00:17:34,780 --> 00:17:35,920 There's plenty for everyone. 341 00:17:36,300 --> 00:17:37,720 You're the Duke of Jining after all. 342 00:17:37,870 --> 00:17:39,630 Your eating manners are atrocious. 343 00:17:41,540 --> 00:17:43,000 Lord Song, you don't understand. 344 00:17:43,330 --> 00:17:44,680 I'm not used to physical training. 345 00:17:45,180 --> 00:17:46,579 This steamed bun today 346 00:17:46,580 --> 00:17:48,720 tastes better than all the delicacies at my estate. 347 00:17:49,740 --> 00:17:52,120 Then I should seize the chance to train you more. 348 00:17:53,060 --> 00:17:54,139 No, no. 349 00:17:54,140 --> 00:17:55,280 Please, Lord Song. 350 00:17:55,580 --> 00:17:57,419 Aren't we kindred spirits? 351 00:17:57,420 --> 00:17:58,349 Right? 352 00:17:58,350 --> 00:18:00,300 Why are you targeting me like this? 353 00:18:01,100 --> 00:18:03,479 I know, the Fourth Young Lady 354 00:18:03,480 --> 00:18:04,840 and I are engaged. 355 00:18:05,140 --> 00:18:07,910 But I have absolutely no intention of siding with the Dou family. 356 00:18:10,300 --> 00:18:11,440 Duke, 357 00:18:11,940 --> 00:18:14,240 aren't you going to marry the Fourth Young Lady? 358 00:18:17,140 --> 00:18:18,339 Marry her? 359 00:18:18,340 --> 00:18:19,800 It's all decided by our parents. 360 00:18:19,820 --> 00:18:21,120 I have no choice. 361 00:18:21,440 --> 00:18:23,939 You don't understand, the Fourth Young Lady is rude and crude. 362 00:18:23,940 --> 00:18:25,440 We're not a good match at all. 363 00:18:33,860 --> 00:18:34,939 Lord Song. 364 00:18:34,940 --> 00:18:36,240 No, I mean 365 00:18:36,420 --> 00:18:37,560 sir, 366 00:18:38,020 --> 00:18:39,560 why are you looking at me like that? 367 00:18:42,180 --> 00:18:43,360 You're right. 368 00:18:44,100 --> 00:18:45,320 The Fourth Young Lady 369 00:18:45,860 --> 00:18:47,120 is indeed not a good person. 370 00:18:48,840 --> 00:18:50,320 You think so too? 371 00:18:52,900 --> 00:18:54,920 Great minds think alike. 372 00:18:55,380 --> 00:18:57,299 That Fourth Young Lady was unfilial as a child, 373 00:18:57,300 --> 00:18:58,539 raised on a rural estate, 374 00:18:58,540 --> 00:19:00,069 and grew up among lowly people. 375 00:19:00,070 --> 00:19:02,190 She disregards her elders and the rules of propriety. 376 00:19:02,200 --> 00:19:03,019 If not for her looks, 377 00:19:03,020 --> 00:19:04,859 she'd be utterly worthless. 378 00:19:04,860 --> 00:19:06,120 But, to be fair, 379 00:19:06,180 --> 00:19:07,800 she does have one good quality. 380 00:19:07,900 --> 00:19:10,080 She has good taste. She chose me. 381 00:19:10,620 --> 00:19:13,080 She's even urging her uncle to set a date. 382 00:19:14,420 --> 00:19:15,539 Oh well, 383 00:19:15,540 --> 00:19:17,139 I'll just treat it as marrying 384 00:19:17,140 --> 00:19:19,579 a hen that lays golden eggs. 385 00:19:19,580 --> 00:19:21,000 Here, Lord Song, 386 00:19:21,580 --> 00:19:22,720 have an egg. 387 00:19:27,700 --> 00:19:28,370 You. 388 00:19:28,380 --> 00:19:30,090 Come train in riding and archery with me. 389 00:19:30,100 --> 00:19:31,019 Lord Song... 390 00:19:31,020 --> 00:19:32,030 Lord Song... 391 00:19:32,040 --> 00:19:33,280 I haven't finished eating yet. 392 00:19:33,300 --> 00:19:35,610 - Aren't they kindred spirits? - This kind of training is dangerous. 393 00:19:35,620 --> 00:19:38,120 It looks like the Duke won't survive. 394 00:19:38,300 --> 00:19:40,120 - Kindred spirit? - Get on the horse. 395 00:19:40,180 --> 00:19:41,560 More like punching bag. 396 00:19:47,300 --> 00:19:48,920 (Tranquility and Serenity) 397 00:20:06,540 --> 00:20:10,579 (Yearning day and night, thousands of words unsaid, longing to meet again.) 398 00:20:10,580 --> 00:20:11,990 I don't really understand paintings. 399 00:20:12,340 --> 00:20:14,960 But these verses are truly filled with deep emotion. 400 00:20:16,540 --> 00:20:17,680 Sister, 401 00:20:17,700 --> 00:20:19,240 I swear I didn't seduce him. 402 00:20:19,620 --> 00:20:20,760 I swear. 403 00:20:20,820 --> 00:20:22,200 If you want me to believe you, 404 00:20:22,300 --> 00:20:23,800 then burn this painting. 405 00:20:41,140 --> 00:20:42,560 Since you like this painting, 406 00:20:43,420 --> 00:20:44,800 you should keep it. 407 00:20:46,300 --> 00:20:47,760 I don't like Wei Tingyu. 408 00:20:49,060 --> 00:20:50,560 Even though we're engaged, 409 00:20:50,620 --> 00:20:52,160 I will never marry him. 410 00:20:52,580 --> 00:20:54,520 So you were testing me earlier. 411 00:20:56,410 --> 00:20:58,120 But even so, 412 00:20:58,710 --> 00:21:00,700 Mother will never agree. 413 00:21:01,590 --> 00:21:03,120 She'll beat me to death. 414 00:21:03,670 --> 00:21:04,779 I know your mother 415 00:21:04,780 --> 00:21:06,099 has been harsh on you 416 00:21:06,100 --> 00:21:07,800 because of your failed marriage prospects. 417 00:21:08,060 --> 00:21:10,000 But whether you learn painting or calligraphy, 418 00:21:10,300 --> 00:21:11,560 or get married, 419 00:21:11,980 --> 00:21:14,320 it shouldn't be just to please her. 420 00:21:15,060 --> 00:21:16,480 You're an adult now. 421 00:21:16,820 --> 00:21:19,280 You should start making decisions for your own life. 422 00:21:22,420 --> 00:21:24,920 (Yizhi Hall) 423 00:21:24,980 --> 00:21:26,459 Wei Tingyu is a foolish 424 00:21:26,460 --> 00:21:28,539 and dark-hearted man. 425 00:21:28,540 --> 00:21:30,280 He's unworthy of the Fourth Young Lady. 426 00:21:30,420 --> 00:21:31,760 He has countless flaws, 427 00:21:31,900 --> 00:21:33,880 yet he's engaged to Dou Zhao. 428 00:21:34,340 --> 00:21:36,179 He's engaged to her, 429 00:21:36,180 --> 00:21:38,120 yet he insults her behind her back. 430 00:21:38,140 --> 00:21:39,640 This man has terrible character. 431 00:21:39,740 --> 00:21:42,520 Should we tell the Fourth Young Lady about this? 432 00:21:46,100 --> 00:21:47,600 But I still think 433 00:21:47,820 --> 00:21:49,179 Dou Zhao is lying. 434 00:21:49,180 --> 00:21:50,560 Stay away from me. 435 00:21:50,640 --> 00:21:52,680 The further you are, the lighter my burden will be. 436 00:21:53,980 --> 00:21:55,200 It's for your own good 437 00:21:55,580 --> 00:21:56,880 and mine. 438 00:21:58,400 --> 00:22:00,040 I need to figure out what she's thinking. 439 00:22:02,020 --> 00:22:03,160 Lord Song, 440 00:22:03,180 --> 00:22:04,680 a eunuch is outside asking for you. 441 00:22:05,460 --> 00:22:06,309 Let him in. 442 00:22:06,310 --> 00:22:07,480 Yes. 443 00:22:11,780 --> 00:22:12,920 Lord Song. 444 00:22:17,120 --> 00:22:19,339 The Duke of Jining says you injured him during training 445 00:22:19,340 --> 00:22:20,680 out of personal grudge. 446 00:22:20,740 --> 00:22:22,539 He has rallied the sons of several dukes 447 00:22:22,540 --> 00:22:24,160 to submit a complaint to the palace. 448 00:22:24,180 --> 00:22:27,579 (Submitted by the Duke of Jining, Wei Tingyu) 449 00:22:27,580 --> 00:22:28,880 This Wei Tingyu 450 00:22:29,500 --> 00:22:30,720 is quite interesting. 451 00:22:31,700 --> 00:22:32,579 (Guanghe Tower) 452 00:22:32,580 --> 00:22:39,320 ♪A long clarity♪ 453 00:22:40,100 --> 00:22:42,120 - Bravo! - Bravo! 454 00:22:42,340 --> 00:22:48,200 ♪A short clarity♪ 455 00:22:48,380 --> 00:22:53,440 - Bravo! - Bravo! 456 00:22:53,820 --> 00:22:56,840 In the end, it's still about the engagement. 457 00:22:57,100 --> 00:22:59,490 Song Mo and Dou Shishu are on bad terms. 458 00:22:59,500 --> 00:23:01,310 Who would have thought he'd extend his hatred 459 00:23:01,320 --> 00:23:02,960 and take revenge on Tingyu? 460 00:23:03,780 --> 00:23:05,139 You all saw it too, 461 00:23:05,140 --> 00:23:07,360 how much Tingyu has suffered. 462 00:23:10,060 --> 00:23:12,139 Why bother with a mad dog 463 00:23:12,140 --> 00:23:14,360 that bites indiscriminately? 464 00:23:14,420 --> 00:23:15,539 In my opinion, 465 00:23:15,540 --> 00:23:17,669 even though Song Mo has been reinstated, 466 00:23:17,670 --> 00:23:18,799 he spends all his time 467 00:23:18,800 --> 00:23:20,379 loitering around 468 00:23:20,380 --> 00:23:21,659 the opera house. 469 00:23:21,660 --> 00:23:22,979 What future does he have? 470 00:23:22,980 --> 00:23:24,200 Truly disgraceful. 471 00:23:24,340 --> 00:23:25,560 I've even heard 472 00:23:25,620 --> 00:23:26,920 that at night, 473 00:23:27,100 --> 00:23:29,960 he'd invite the performers to give him foot massages. 474 00:23:30,000 --> 00:23:30,859 Really? 475 00:23:30,860 --> 00:23:33,360 - Bravo! - Bravo! 476 00:23:33,900 --> 00:23:34,979 Pipe down, 477 00:23:34,980 --> 00:23:36,200 they're all regulars here. 478 00:23:38,580 --> 00:23:41,059 Ask Dou Shishu to find Tingyu a position 479 00:23:41,060 --> 00:23:42,619 (Duke of Jing) at the Ministry of Rites. 480 00:23:42,620 --> 00:23:44,739 That should solve everything, shouldn't it? 481 00:23:44,740 --> 00:23:46,000 For now, 482 00:23:46,220 --> 00:23:48,179 just focus on getting this marriage done. 483 00:23:48,180 --> 00:23:50,000 Settle down first, and then build a career. 484 00:23:51,100 --> 00:23:53,379 It wasn't easy to get both families together 485 00:23:53,380 --> 00:23:54,840 to discuss the engagement. 486 00:23:55,140 --> 00:23:56,219 But look at you, 487 00:23:56,220 --> 00:23:58,280 you're fixated on the opera performance. 488 00:23:58,980 --> 00:24:01,499 The younger generation isn't interested. 489 00:24:01,500 --> 00:24:02,720 They've all left. 490 00:24:02,860 --> 00:24:05,000 Bravo! 491 00:24:06,820 --> 00:24:07,960 Fifth Young Lady. 492 00:24:08,060 --> 00:24:09,200 Fifth Young Lady. 493 00:24:09,260 --> 00:24:10,400 Fifth Young Lady. 494 00:24:10,500 --> 00:24:12,080 Why are you avoiding me? 495 00:24:12,140 --> 00:24:13,539 My parents are downstairs. 496 00:24:13,540 --> 00:24:14,680 Please leave. 497 00:24:14,740 --> 00:24:15,819 Fifth Young Lady, 498 00:24:15,820 --> 00:24:17,800 don't you know how I feel? 499 00:24:18,740 --> 00:24:20,280 It's impossible for us. 500 00:24:20,380 --> 00:24:22,240 These two truly seem to have mutual feelings. 501 00:24:22,290 --> 00:24:24,690 Why doesn't the Duke propose a new marriage? 502 00:24:24,700 --> 00:24:27,299 Him marrying the Fifth Young Lady would be perfect for everyone. 503 00:24:27,300 --> 00:24:29,280 Perhaps Wei Tingzhen refused. 504 00:24:29,860 --> 00:24:31,280 This Wei Tingyu... 505 00:24:31,820 --> 00:24:34,200 If he had a spine, 506 00:24:34,460 --> 00:24:37,339 he wouldn't have given up after just a few days on the job. 507 00:24:37,340 --> 00:24:38,679 Lately, I've heard that Lord Song 508 00:24:38,680 --> 00:24:41,890 was accused of misconduct at the Imperial Guard training grounds. 509 00:24:41,940 --> 00:24:43,390 The Duke of Jining led the complaint, 510 00:24:43,400 --> 00:24:45,410 claiming he was severely injured during training. 511 00:24:45,420 --> 00:24:46,939 Right after Lord Song learned 512 00:24:46,940 --> 00:24:48,459 about the Duke's engagement to you, 513 00:24:48,460 --> 00:24:50,619 he started targeting him. 514 00:24:50,620 --> 00:24:52,800 Why do you think he did that? 515 00:24:54,660 --> 00:24:55,920 Are you suggesting 516 00:24:55,940 --> 00:24:57,969 that Song Mo is jealous because of me? 517 00:24:57,970 --> 00:24:59,760 I didn't say that. 518 00:24:59,780 --> 00:25:00,939 But now that you mention it, 519 00:25:00,940 --> 00:25:02,320 it makes perfect sense. 520 00:25:02,660 --> 00:25:03,800 You... 521 00:25:06,820 --> 00:25:09,200 Wei Tingzhen, seeing that Song Mo is out of reach, 522 00:25:09,210 --> 00:25:10,980 has started pushing for the marriage again. 523 00:25:11,480 --> 00:25:14,259 I thought that winning first place in the Ladies' Etiquette Contest 524 00:25:14,260 --> 00:25:16,800 would earn me an official position. 525 00:25:17,060 --> 00:25:19,400 That way, I could spend a few years in Liaodong, 526 00:25:19,420 --> 00:25:21,040 and the marriage would be forgotten. 527 00:25:21,580 --> 00:25:23,160 - But now... - No need to help me. 528 00:25:31,140 --> 00:25:32,139 Fourth Young Lady, 529 00:25:32,140 --> 00:25:34,040 you left the opera to come here. 530 00:25:34,300 --> 00:25:36,720 Are you secretly meeting your lover? 531 00:25:37,380 --> 00:25:38,760 I heard you 532 00:25:39,180 --> 00:25:41,440 take opera singers home every night for foot massages. 533 00:25:41,660 --> 00:25:42,979 Cold feet at night 534 00:25:42,980 --> 00:25:45,040 is a sign of kidney deficiency. 535 00:25:46,980 --> 00:25:48,560 You should take care of your health. 536 00:25:52,260 --> 00:25:53,720 Let's leave. 537 00:25:57,700 --> 00:25:58,579 The Duke of Jining 538 00:25:58,580 --> 00:26:00,939 is bedridden from his training at the Imperial Guard, 539 00:26:00,940 --> 00:26:02,840 yet you don't seem to worry about him. 540 00:26:03,380 --> 00:26:04,520 Instead, 541 00:26:05,220 --> 00:26:06,960 you seem more concerned about me. 542 00:26:12,860 --> 00:26:15,080 Do you really want to marry Wei Tingyu? 543 00:26:16,500 --> 00:26:18,499 Do you really need opera singers 544 00:26:18,500 --> 00:26:19,760 to sing you to sleep? 545 00:26:22,220 --> 00:26:25,480 I never could fool you. 546 00:26:30,940 --> 00:26:32,080 But you, 547 00:26:32,940 --> 00:26:34,800 you still haven't answered my question. 548 00:26:50,090 --> 00:26:50,979 Fourth Young Lady, 549 00:26:50,980 --> 00:26:52,120 why are you running away? 550 00:26:55,380 --> 00:26:56,520 What are you doing? 551 00:27:01,340 --> 00:27:02,920 Fourth Young Lady, are you all right? 552 00:27:04,010 --> 00:27:05,240 A dignified lord 553 00:27:05,340 --> 00:27:06,920 bullying a helpless woman? 554 00:27:19,140 --> 00:27:20,320 Helpless woman? 555 00:27:20,780 --> 00:27:24,200 That's not how you described her. 556 00:27:24,660 --> 00:27:25,800 I... 557 00:27:28,020 --> 00:27:29,219 What did I say about her? 558 00:27:29,220 --> 00:27:30,499 It doesn't matter. 559 00:27:30,500 --> 00:27:31,579 What matters 560 00:27:31,580 --> 00:27:33,280 is I saw you bullying her. 561 00:27:35,380 --> 00:27:36,520 Why are you laughing? 562 00:27:38,340 --> 00:27:39,219 Fourth Young Lady, 563 00:27:39,220 --> 00:27:40,360 don't be afraid. 564 00:27:40,900 --> 00:27:42,320 In broad daylight... 565 00:27:42,500 --> 00:27:43,640 no, 566 00:27:43,940 --> 00:27:45,280 under the bright moonlight, 567 00:27:46,260 --> 00:27:48,200 he wouldn't dare act improperly. 568 00:27:51,260 --> 00:27:52,299 What are you doing? 569 00:27:52,300 --> 00:27:53,440 You... 570 00:27:57,460 --> 00:27:58,600 Just you wait. 571 00:28:08,820 --> 00:28:10,040 Scoundrel. 572 00:28:12,540 --> 00:28:13,579 Fourth Young Lady. 573 00:28:13,580 --> 00:28:14,720 Mr. Wei. 574 00:28:15,260 --> 00:28:16,400 Please follow me. 575 00:28:21,220 --> 00:28:23,160 Bravo... 576 00:28:23,260 --> 00:28:24,400 Duke, 577 00:28:24,860 --> 00:28:26,400 we're alone now, 578 00:28:26,780 --> 00:28:28,640 so I'll speak frankly. 579 00:28:28,780 --> 00:28:29,920 - I... - Say no more. 580 00:28:30,700 --> 00:28:32,040 I know you want to confess. 581 00:28:32,860 --> 00:28:35,419 You had your mother arrange a marriage with my family, 582 00:28:35,420 --> 00:28:36,539 and even won 583 00:28:36,540 --> 00:28:38,080 the Ladies' Etiquette Contest for me. 584 00:28:39,340 --> 00:28:40,659 For you? 585 00:28:40,660 --> 00:28:41,579 Exactly. 586 00:28:41,580 --> 00:28:43,320 I know you're obsessed about me. 587 00:28:43,540 --> 00:28:45,099 I'm grateful for it. 588 00:28:45,100 --> 00:28:46,240 But the more you do this, 589 00:28:46,420 --> 00:28:48,259 the more uneasy I feel. 590 00:28:48,260 --> 00:28:49,520 Because I... 591 00:28:50,980 --> 00:28:52,120 Why did you kick me? 592 00:28:53,100 --> 00:28:54,139 I get it now. 593 00:28:54,140 --> 00:28:55,619 Emotionally speaking, 594 00:28:55,620 --> 00:28:56,579 I owe you 595 00:28:56,580 --> 00:28:57,470 an apology. 596 00:28:57,480 --> 00:28:59,179 It's only fair for you to hit or scold me. 597 00:28:59,180 --> 00:29:00,320 But matters of the heart 598 00:29:00,420 --> 00:29:01,619 aren't up to anyone to decide. 599 00:29:01,620 --> 00:29:03,619 Even if you win my body, you won't win my heart. 600 00:29:03,620 --> 00:29:04,800 Enough, Duke. 601 00:29:09,180 --> 00:29:11,240 I know your heart isn't with me. 602 00:29:11,300 --> 00:29:12,960 You love someone else. 603 00:29:13,140 --> 00:29:15,640 So why not annul our engagement and marry her instead? 604 00:29:15,820 --> 00:29:16,819 Marriage is a matter 605 00:29:16,820 --> 00:29:18,840 decided by parents and matchmakers. 606 00:29:19,540 --> 00:29:22,240 I've lost both my parents, and my sister is like a mother to me. 607 00:29:22,580 --> 00:29:23,880 I dare not go against her wishes. 608 00:29:24,940 --> 00:29:27,160 I know this is unfair to you 609 00:29:27,980 --> 00:29:29,760 and even more unfair to the one I truly love. 610 00:29:30,540 --> 00:29:33,120 If Dou Shishu could intervene, 611 00:29:35,700 --> 00:29:37,200 things would be so much easier. 612 00:29:38,020 --> 00:29:40,350 (You and Dou Ming are the ones who are mutually in love.) 613 00:29:40,360 --> 00:29:42,920 (You won't fight for your love, and you expect me to?) 614 00:29:43,460 --> 00:29:44,539 (If I were Dou Ming,) 615 00:29:44,540 --> 00:29:45,780 (I'd have slapped you already.) 616 00:29:46,820 --> 00:29:47,960 Fine. 617 00:29:49,300 --> 00:29:51,000 Since you can't decide, 618 00:29:51,620 --> 00:29:53,859 let both families follow tradition 619 00:29:53,860 --> 00:29:55,180 and perform a marriage divination. 620 00:29:56,700 --> 00:29:57,840 Marriage divination? 621 00:29:58,500 --> 00:30:01,160 There's no need to rush things. 622 00:30:01,700 --> 00:30:04,339 Let me go home and discuss this 623 00:30:04,340 --> 00:30:06,560 with my sister. 624 00:30:06,580 --> 00:30:07,880 I'll take my leave now. 625 00:30:10,700 --> 00:30:12,320 A marriage divination? 626 00:30:12,540 --> 00:30:14,379 Wei Tingyu hesitates and doesn't act. 627 00:30:14,380 --> 00:30:15,560 He's truly spineless. 628 00:30:15,900 --> 00:30:17,659 No wonder Lord Song despises him so much. 629 00:30:17,660 --> 00:30:19,139 Even I want to punch him. 630 00:30:19,140 --> 00:30:21,000 He's passive, noncommittal, and irresponsible, 631 00:30:21,180 --> 00:30:22,859 leaving all the tough decisions to women. 632 00:30:22,860 --> 00:30:25,220 He truly has the temperament of someone raised among women. 633 00:30:25,230 --> 00:30:26,480 Completely unreliable. 634 00:30:27,580 --> 00:30:29,220 I wonder what Dou Ming thinks of this. 635 00:30:29,230 --> 00:30:30,320 As for the Fifth Young Lady, 636 00:30:30,330 --> 00:30:32,220 I've quietly sent someone to keep an eye on her. 637 00:30:32,230 --> 00:30:35,560 But do you really want to leave this to fate 638 00:30:35,580 --> 00:30:36,960 and rely on divination? 639 00:30:37,700 --> 00:30:38,880 Fate? 640 00:30:41,660 --> 00:30:43,320 Fate sounds perfect. 641 00:30:43,540 --> 00:30:46,480 No one can defy fate. 642 00:30:50,980 --> 00:30:52,960 Just as you expected, Lord Song. 643 00:30:53,140 --> 00:30:56,259 Deep down, the Fourth Young Lady doesn't want to marry Wei Tingyu either. 644 00:30:56,260 --> 00:30:58,560 She's just putting on a facade. 645 00:30:59,100 --> 00:31:01,360 Then let her finish her act. 646 00:31:02,060 --> 00:31:04,080 (Memorial) 647 00:31:07,180 --> 00:31:09,520 These are memorials submitted recently 648 00:31:10,140 --> 00:31:11,960 by the Duke of Jining and the Duke of Jing. 649 00:31:12,580 --> 00:31:14,040 Tell Wei Tingyu 650 00:31:14,460 --> 00:31:15,640 that if he wants to complain, 651 00:31:15,800 --> 00:31:17,859 he should first master archery and horseback riding 652 00:31:17,860 --> 00:31:20,120 and become a proper duke before coming forward. 653 00:31:20,500 --> 00:31:22,000 From now on, 654 00:31:22,510 --> 00:31:23,880 do not present his memorials to me. 655 00:31:24,820 --> 00:31:25,960 Understood. 656 00:31:26,310 --> 00:31:29,379 Your Majesty, although Song Mo holds an important post in the Imperial Guard, 657 00:31:29,380 --> 00:31:31,179 he spends his nights at the opera house, 658 00:31:31,180 --> 00:31:33,360 disturbing respectable women. 659 00:31:33,500 --> 00:31:36,440 It tarnishes the court's reputation. 660 00:31:36,860 --> 00:31:38,979 However, Song Mo has indeed fixed 661 00:31:38,980 --> 00:31:40,779 the lax atmosphere in the Imperial Guard. 662 00:31:40,780 --> 00:31:43,400 Your family and the Duke of Jining's family have an engagement. 663 00:31:43,700 --> 00:31:44,840 Official Dou, 664 00:31:45,120 --> 00:31:47,320 surely your remarks aren't driven by personal motives? 665 00:31:47,340 --> 00:31:48,480 You... 666 00:31:51,220 --> 00:31:52,800 No one is perfect. 667 00:31:53,260 --> 00:31:55,080 Since he has let go of the past 668 00:31:55,140 --> 00:31:56,960 and is wholeheartedly loyal to the court, 669 00:31:57,500 --> 00:31:58,640 I am pleased. 670 00:31:59,900 --> 00:32:01,200 You two, 671 00:32:01,540 --> 00:32:04,240 in private, are in-laws, 672 00:32:04,260 --> 00:32:07,320 but in public, you are pillars of the court. 673 00:32:07,500 --> 00:32:11,240 Must you attack each other in front of me over private matters? 674 00:32:12,740 --> 00:32:14,800 - We are at fault. - We are at fault. 675 00:32:21,340 --> 00:32:25,040 Cultivate the family, govern the state, bring peace to the world. 676 00:32:25,980 --> 00:32:27,259 Without family, 677 00:32:27,260 --> 00:32:29,560 a person is like a kite with a broken string. 678 00:32:29,700 --> 00:32:31,120 Ungrounded. 679 00:32:31,220 --> 00:32:32,619 Whether it's Yantang 680 00:32:32,620 --> 00:32:35,200 or the Dou and the Wei families, 681 00:32:36,180 --> 00:32:38,680 don't repeat the Wu family's mistake 682 00:32:39,360 --> 00:32:42,420 and turn the court into a laughing stock. 683 00:32:43,060 --> 00:32:44,280 We understand. 684 00:32:44,380 --> 00:32:45,520 Yes, Your Majesty. 685 00:32:45,900 --> 00:32:50,360 (Aspire for Greatness) 686 00:32:50,980 --> 00:32:52,120 Ill? 687 00:32:52,740 --> 00:32:53,859 She has just agreed 688 00:32:53,860 --> 00:32:55,739 to perform the marriage divination. 689 00:32:55,740 --> 00:32:57,099 How could she fall ill so suddenly? 690 00:32:57,100 --> 00:32:59,520 The Fourth Young Lady said it's because of the cold weather. 691 00:32:59,640 --> 00:33:00,960 Her spirits are fine, 692 00:33:01,020 --> 00:33:02,629 but her forehead is still burning hot. 693 00:33:02,630 --> 00:33:03,770 She can't get out of bed. 694 00:33:03,920 --> 00:33:04,979 Have you called a doctor? 695 00:33:04,980 --> 00:33:07,699 Make sure to take good care of her, lest her illness worsens. 696 00:33:07,700 --> 00:33:08,840 Yes. 697 00:33:11,810 --> 00:33:13,360 She agreed to the marriage divination. 698 00:33:13,540 --> 00:33:14,899 At least she's come around. 699 00:33:14,900 --> 00:33:16,860 She's not as resistant to the marriage anymore. 700 00:33:16,980 --> 00:33:19,480 Why do you still look so troubled? 701 00:33:20,630 --> 00:33:21,770 Nothing. 702 00:33:22,060 --> 00:33:23,440 I was just thinking, 703 00:33:23,460 --> 00:33:25,440 since this is a marriage divination, 704 00:33:25,660 --> 00:33:27,219 isn't it inauspicious 705 00:33:27,220 --> 00:33:28,840 to fall ill now? 706 00:33:29,260 --> 00:33:30,840 The birth dates have been matched. 707 00:33:30,860 --> 00:33:33,560 Burning tortoise shells is just a formality. 708 00:33:37,020 --> 00:33:38,520 Seventh Master, Seventh Madam. 709 00:33:39,540 --> 00:33:41,320 The Duchess of Jing has arrived. 710 00:33:45,060 --> 00:33:47,760 This is the renowned Mr. Ma from the Capital. 711 00:33:47,940 --> 00:33:50,640 He's performed readings for many noble families. 712 00:33:54,260 --> 00:33:55,840 Okay, you may leave. 713 00:34:01,220 --> 00:34:02,360 Ming. 714 00:34:03,140 --> 00:34:04,280 Ming. 715 00:34:05,460 --> 00:34:06,600 Ming. 716 00:34:11,060 --> 00:34:12,200 Ming. 717 00:34:13,260 --> 00:34:14,880 What are you doing? 718 00:34:15,140 --> 00:34:16,179 I wrote you letters, 719 00:34:16,180 --> 00:34:17,150 but you didn't reply. 720 00:34:17,160 --> 00:34:18,419 So I came to see you in person. 721 00:34:18,420 --> 00:34:19,750 Go back. I don't want to see you. 722 00:34:19,760 --> 00:34:20,800 Don't push me. 723 00:34:21,620 --> 00:34:22,760 Are you hurt? 724 00:34:24,450 --> 00:34:25,299 Are you all right? 725 00:34:25,300 --> 00:34:26,440 I'm fine. 726 00:34:26,980 --> 00:34:28,600 You just got into trouble recently. 727 00:34:28,620 --> 00:34:29,659 If someone 728 00:34:29,660 --> 00:34:30,920 sees us like this, 729 00:34:31,420 --> 00:34:32,680 you'll be condemned. 730 00:34:33,820 --> 00:34:35,320 So you're worried about me? 731 00:34:40,740 --> 00:34:42,659 - Well? - No sign of Wei Tingyu. 732 00:34:42,660 --> 00:34:45,600 They say he and the Duke of Jing don't believe in these superstitions. 733 00:34:46,100 --> 00:34:48,240 It seems they're pressed and looking for a solution. 734 00:34:48,900 --> 00:34:50,259 What about the marriage divination? 735 00:34:50,260 --> 00:34:52,019 Wei Tingzhen said, as the eldest sister, 736 00:34:52,020 --> 00:34:53,160 she will head the ritual. 737 00:34:55,180 --> 00:34:56,699 Tell Mr. Chen and Su Lan 738 00:34:56,700 --> 00:34:57,840 to act. 739 00:35:17,340 --> 00:35:18,650 Ming, don't worry. 740 00:35:18,660 --> 00:35:20,179 Everyone is in the main hall right now, 741 00:35:20,180 --> 00:35:21,490 performing the divination ritual. 742 00:35:21,520 --> 00:35:22,560 No one will come here. 743 00:35:22,760 --> 00:35:24,139 I just have a few heartfelt words. 744 00:35:24,140 --> 00:35:25,420 Once I've said them, I'll leave. 745 00:35:26,960 --> 00:35:28,480 They're already performing divination. 746 00:35:28,540 --> 00:35:29,779 What else is there to say? 747 00:35:29,780 --> 00:35:31,180 Even if you say it, I won't listen. 748 00:35:32,060 --> 00:35:33,819 - Leave now. - Ming. 749 00:35:33,820 --> 00:35:35,440 This is all my sister's doing. 750 00:35:35,540 --> 00:35:36,680 I... 751 00:35:43,420 --> 00:35:44,419 Give it back. 752 00:35:44,420 --> 00:35:45,600 Give it back. 753 00:35:45,700 --> 00:35:47,280 Red beans grow in the southern country. 754 00:35:47,460 --> 00:35:49,080 In spring, how many will sprout? 755 00:35:56,940 --> 00:35:58,080 Look. 756 00:36:09,540 --> 00:36:11,240 Our hearts are clearly connected. 757 00:36:11,820 --> 00:36:12,960 Why do you... 758 00:36:14,820 --> 00:36:16,560 I've sent someone to inquire. 759 00:36:16,660 --> 00:36:19,760 Besides reading poetry and painting, 760 00:36:20,420 --> 00:36:21,560 your favorite pastime 761 00:36:21,700 --> 00:36:24,120 is visiting the Drunken Bordello. 762 00:36:24,140 --> 00:36:25,179 Your house is filled 763 00:36:25,180 --> 00:36:26,819 with countless beautiful maids. 764 00:36:26,820 --> 00:36:27,939 Even when painting, 765 00:36:27,940 --> 00:36:30,120 you need several maids to prepare your ink and brushes. 766 00:36:30,540 --> 00:36:32,040 Why do you still come to see me? 767 00:36:40,540 --> 00:36:41,819 Heaven and earth as witnesses, 768 00:36:41,820 --> 00:36:43,419 I, Wei Tingyu, hereby swear, 769 00:36:43,420 --> 00:36:44,459 that from today onward, 770 00:36:44,460 --> 00:36:46,240 I will dismiss all the maids in my residence 771 00:36:46,250 --> 00:36:47,920 and never step foot in a brothel again. 772 00:36:48,100 --> 00:36:49,240 From now on, 773 00:36:50,820 --> 00:36:52,640 I will only paint Dou Ming. 774 00:36:53,300 --> 00:36:54,520 If I break this vow, 775 00:36:54,540 --> 00:36:56,940 may I be pierced by swords with no place to rest in death. 776 00:36:58,780 --> 00:37:00,320 I haven't even said yes. 777 00:37:01,020 --> 00:37:02,800 Why make such a harsh vow? 778 00:37:07,580 --> 00:37:08,920 Do you believe me now? 779 00:37:12,260 --> 00:37:14,120 Even if you really love me, 780 00:37:14,640 --> 00:37:16,880 you still wouldn't defy your sister. 781 00:37:17,660 --> 00:37:19,480 And I don't want to disgrace my family. 782 00:37:21,300 --> 00:37:22,440 Don't worry. 783 00:37:22,580 --> 00:37:23,960 I've already thought of a solution. 784 00:37:24,540 --> 00:37:25,680 Let me show you something. 785 00:37:27,300 --> 00:37:29,539 Someone! Thief! 786 00:37:29,540 --> 00:37:30,779 - Thief! - Quick, run. 787 00:37:30,780 --> 00:37:32,219 - Thief! - Go. 788 00:37:32,220 --> 00:37:33,079 - Someone! - Ming. 789 00:37:33,080 --> 00:37:34,640 I haven't shown you this yet. 790 00:37:37,590 --> 00:37:39,299 - Catch the thief! - Search the courtyard. 791 00:37:39,300 --> 00:37:40,560 Catch the thief! 792 00:37:40,570 --> 00:37:41,670 - Quick! - Catch the thief! 793 00:37:41,680 --> 00:37:42,960 Don't let him escape. 794 00:37:43,000 --> 00:37:44,780 How could there be a thief in broad daylight? 795 00:37:44,790 --> 00:37:45,659 Seventh Master, 796 00:37:45,660 --> 00:37:47,579 it seems he's run into the inner courtyard. 797 00:37:47,580 --> 00:37:48,819 They're going after him now. 798 00:37:48,820 --> 00:37:49,659 Hurry. 799 00:37:49,660 --> 00:37:51,280 Are Dou Ming and Dou Zhao still there? 800 00:37:51,820 --> 00:37:53,800 Yes, go check on Ming. 801 00:37:54,540 --> 00:37:56,539 Madam Wei, please stay here for now. 802 00:37:56,540 --> 00:37:58,400 What's the capital turning into? 803 00:37:58,460 --> 00:38:00,000 There are thieves everywhere. 804 00:38:00,300 --> 00:38:01,440 This is ridiculous. 805 00:38:02,400 --> 00:38:04,110 - Hurry. - Take a look at this pouch first. 806 00:38:04,120 --> 00:38:05,780 This is no time for that. Hurry and leave. 807 00:38:05,790 --> 00:38:07,139 You haven't seen what's in it yet. 808 00:38:07,140 --> 00:38:08,979 - Now is not the time. - Someone, catch the thief! 809 00:38:08,980 --> 00:38:10,019 Quick, run. 810 00:38:10,020 --> 00:38:10,859 Check over there. 811 00:38:10,860 --> 00:38:11,699 - Ming. - Quickly. 812 00:38:11,700 --> 00:38:13,240 Don't forget to check the pouch. 813 00:38:15,820 --> 00:38:17,800 Young Lady. 814 00:38:18,320 --> 00:38:19,459 Young Lady, are you alright? 815 00:38:19,460 --> 00:38:20,600 I'm fine. 816 00:38:36,420 --> 00:38:38,640 (Wei Tingyu, Dou Zhao) 817 00:38:41,260 --> 00:38:42,800 (It's exactly the same.) 818 00:38:42,940 --> 00:38:44,280 ("Good fortune" again.) 819 00:38:44,700 --> 00:38:46,120 (At this rate,) 820 00:38:46,300 --> 00:38:48,240 (I fear it'll lead to heartbreak again.) 821 00:39:03,100 --> 00:39:04,240 Quickly, go. 822 00:39:06,300 --> 00:39:07,600 "Bad fortune." 823 00:39:08,580 --> 00:39:10,480 Raising false alarms about a thief. 824 00:39:10,500 --> 00:39:12,330 (Wei Tingyu, Dou Zhao) She thinks she can annul the engagement 825 00:39:12,340 --> 00:39:14,080 with such a cheap trick? 826 00:39:14,220 --> 00:39:15,600 Disrespecting gods and spirits. 827 00:39:15,820 --> 00:39:17,419 No wonder she's a motherless child. 828 00:39:17,420 --> 00:39:19,219 Luckily, Madam anticipated this 829 00:39:19,220 --> 00:39:20,779 and had some tortoise shells 830 00:39:20,780 --> 00:39:22,720 marked with “good fortune" prepared in advance. 831 00:39:23,180 --> 00:39:25,259 The wisdom of age prevails. 832 00:39:25,260 --> 00:39:26,819 When she agreed to the divination, 833 00:39:26,820 --> 00:39:29,000 I knew she would cheat. 834 00:39:30,820 --> 00:39:31,960 Someone's coming. 835 00:39:32,620 --> 00:39:33,659 They're back? 836 00:39:33,660 --> 00:39:34,960 - Quick. - Quick. 837 00:39:44,500 --> 00:39:45,760 Ming. 838 00:39:45,880 --> 00:39:47,020 Shh. 839 00:39:53,580 --> 00:39:56,160 (Wei Tingyu, Dou Zhao) 840 00:40:07,180 --> 00:40:08,320 This... 841 00:40:09,380 --> 00:40:10,299 How could it be? 842 00:40:10,300 --> 00:40:12,240 Bad fortune? 843 00:40:12,980 --> 00:40:15,280 When did Ming come up with this idea? 844 00:40:16,220 --> 00:40:17,339 Quick, swap it. 845 00:40:17,340 --> 00:40:18,480 Don't let Ming... 846 00:40:19,500 --> 00:40:21,659 Ming took away the tongs. 847 00:40:21,660 --> 00:40:23,280 Then use your hands. 848 00:40:24,820 --> 00:40:26,099 Madam, it's scalding. 849 00:40:26,100 --> 00:40:27,819 - Useless fool! I'll do it. - It's hot. 850 00:40:27,820 --> 00:40:28,819 Be careful, Madam. 851 00:40:28,820 --> 00:40:30,099 Be careful... 852 00:40:30,100 --> 00:40:31,360 Quickly. 853 00:40:31,660 --> 00:40:33,040 (Wei Tingyu, Dou Zhao) There. 854 00:40:34,020 --> 00:40:35,059 Someone's coming. Quick. 855 00:40:35,060 --> 00:40:36,200 Quick. 856 00:40:36,460 --> 00:40:37,600 We checked. 857 00:40:38,020 --> 00:40:39,659 Some house guests 858 00:40:39,660 --> 00:40:40,840 must have made a mistake 859 00:40:40,940 --> 00:40:42,360 and thought they saw a thief. 860 00:40:42,810 --> 00:40:44,280 Sorry for the disturbance, Madam Wei. 861 00:40:45,340 --> 00:40:46,800 No harm done. 862 00:40:47,820 --> 00:40:49,099 Male water, female metal. 863 00:40:49,100 --> 00:40:51,579 (Wei Tingyu, Dou Zhao) There are no cracks in the match. 864 00:40:51,580 --> 00:40:53,640 This is very good fortune. 865 00:40:53,940 --> 00:40:55,059 First, it entails wealth. 866 00:40:55,060 --> 00:40:56,579 Second, success in career. 867 00:40:56,580 --> 00:40:57,599 What about children, 868 00:40:57,600 --> 00:40:59,480 the most important thing? 869 00:40:59,620 --> 00:41:01,880 Of course, in great abundance! 870 00:41:02,020 --> 00:41:03,539 If this couple weds, 871 00:41:03,540 --> 00:41:05,400 it will bring blessings to both families. 872 00:41:06,020 --> 00:41:07,139 Wonderful. 873 00:41:07,140 --> 00:41:07,979 In my opinion, 874 00:41:07,980 --> 00:41:10,299 this wedding should be settled quickly. 875 00:41:10,300 --> 00:41:12,520 There's an auspicious date next month. 876 00:41:12,740 --> 00:41:14,339 As the mistress of my family, 877 00:41:14,340 --> 00:41:16,360 I've already prepared the bridal dowry. 878 00:41:24,810 --> 00:41:27,059 After all this, it still turned out to be "good fortune". 879 00:41:27,060 --> 00:41:28,280 How frustrating. 880 00:41:30,260 --> 00:41:32,240 Someone's here. I'll explain later. 881 00:41:32,460 --> 00:41:33,419 Do as I instructed. 882 00:41:33,420 --> 00:41:34,560 Yes. 883 00:41:38,780 --> 00:41:40,240 Madam Wei, please wait. 884 00:41:41,460 --> 00:41:42,600 Madam Wei. 885 00:41:42,860 --> 00:41:44,080 Weren't you unwell? 886 00:41:44,700 --> 00:41:48,080 I'm sorry I was disrespectful and offended you. 887 00:41:48,420 --> 00:41:49,619 These lily bulbs 888 00:41:49,620 --> 00:41:51,859 were imported from Jiangnan. 889 00:41:51,860 --> 00:41:53,000 Please accept them 890 00:41:53,580 --> 00:41:54,880 as a token of apology 891 00:41:55,140 --> 00:41:57,259 and our harmonious relationship. 892 00:41:57,260 --> 00:41:59,840 I hope this marriage can be settled quickly. 893 00:42:00,500 --> 00:42:02,120 This illness 894 00:42:02,180 --> 00:42:03,880 has really changed you. 895 00:42:05,500 --> 00:42:06,640 Thank you. 896 00:42:14,820 --> 00:42:17,000 Wang Yingxue is clever, 897 00:42:18,020 --> 00:42:20,179 so I must always think one step ahead of her. 898 00:42:20,180 --> 00:42:22,320 It doesn't matter what the tortoise shells say. 899 00:42:22,780 --> 00:42:23,920 What matters is 900 00:42:24,060 --> 00:42:25,800 we arouse Wei Tingzhen's suspicion. 901 00:42:25,980 --> 00:42:27,779 Wei Tingzhen already harbored doubts. 902 00:42:27,780 --> 00:42:29,579 With you suddenly being so nice to her, 903 00:42:29,580 --> 00:42:31,059 she's bound to investigate thoroughly. 904 00:42:31,060 --> 00:42:33,109 So, 905 00:42:33,110 --> 00:42:34,550 what will she investigate? 906 00:42:35,220 --> 00:42:36,779 I need you two 907 00:42:36,780 --> 00:42:38,280 to put on a show. 908 00:42:53,500 --> 00:42:54,619 Once she's married, 909 00:42:54,620 --> 00:42:55,899 Dou Zhao 910 00:42:55,900 --> 00:42:56,989 and her family assets 911 00:42:56,990 --> 00:42:59,659 will be under your control. 912 00:42:59,660 --> 00:43:01,519 I only wish 913 00:43:01,520 --> 00:43:03,299 that the person I love 914 00:43:03,300 --> 00:43:04,819 can have a fulfilling life. 915 00:43:04,820 --> 00:43:05,890 (Duke of Jining's Residence) 916 00:43:05,900 --> 00:43:06,800 Wait. 917 00:43:08,830 --> 00:43:11,500 ♪The golden fiery steed rides across the vast horizon♪ 918 00:43:12,110 --> 00:43:15,210 ♪In this life, oh♪ 919 00:43:15,360 --> 00:43:17,039 ♪Without you♪ 920 00:43:17,040 --> 00:43:20,660 ♪What is there to envy?♪ 921 00:43:21,120 --> 00:43:23,599 ♪Let me lay down my blade and leave the sea of battles♪ 922 00:43:23,600 --> 00:43:27,919 ♪To adorn your hair with a jade hairpin♪ 923 00:43:27,920 --> 00:43:30,109 ♪Let a thousand, ten thousand blossoms♪ 924 00:43:30,110 --> 00:43:34,560 ♪Bloom in a single night for you♪ 925 00:43:34,710 --> 00:43:37,839 ♪The splendor of the world is but fleeting sorrow♪ 926 00:43:37,840 --> 00:43:40,930 ♪Should the flames of war arise♪ 927 00:43:41,270 --> 00:43:44,519 ♪I shall hold your hand♪ 928 00:43:44,520 --> 00:43:47,499 ♪And walk through the dust♪ 929 00:43:47,500 --> 00:43:49,709 ♪I want to hold you in my arms♪ 930 00:43:49,710 --> 00:43:53,999 ♪Leaving the world behind♪ 931 00:43:54,000 --> 00:43:56,309 ♪From now on, all the vast wonders of the world♪ 932 00:43:56,310 --> 00:44:00,559 ♪May be left as blank spaces♪ 933 00:44:00,560 --> 00:44:04,260 ♪The dazzling spring moon over the city♪ 934 00:44:04,440 --> 00:44:07,500 ♪Is no match for your beauty♪ 935 00:44:07,670 --> 00:44:12,880 ♪Why ascend to high towers again?♪ 936 00:44:13,680 --> 00:44:15,939 ♪I will lay down my blade and leave the sea of battles♪ 937 00:44:15,940 --> 00:44:17,579 ♪Break my spear to crown you♪ 938 00:44:17,580 --> 00:44:20,299 ♪With a golden-branch hairpin♪ 939 00:44:20,300 --> 00:44:22,419 ♪Let a thousand, ten thousand blossoms♪ 940 00:44:22,420 --> 00:44:26,529 ♪Bloom for you♪ 941 00:44:26,530 --> 00:44:30,290 ♪No more guarding lonely towers♪ 942 00:44:30,330 --> 00:44:33,649 ♪Spring is near, ripe for the taking♪ 943 00:44:33,650 --> 00:44:34,989 ♪Holding your hand♪ 944 00:44:34,990 --> 00:44:39,940 ♪Till we reach beyond the noise♪ 945 00:44:40,380 --> 00:44:43,530 ♪Only for you, I shall paint♪ 946 00:44:43,720 --> 00:44:46,510 ♪With bold strokes and vibrant colors♪ 947 00:44:46,700 --> 00:44:48,549 ♪And for all else♪ 948 00:44:48,550 --> 00:44:55,540 ♪Let it remain pale and void♪ 949 00:44:58,020 --> 00:44:59,059 (No animals were harmed in the making of this drama) 950 00:44:59,060 --> 00:44:59,979 (Every medical behaviour involved and medicine used in the drama) 951 00:44:59,980 --> 00:45:01,240 (is required by the story. 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