1 00:00:00,540 --> 00:00:07,350 Translation and Timing by The Romance of Tiger and Rose Team @ Viki.com 2 00:00:25,660 --> 00:00:29,920 ♫ A fallen leaf flutters before us ♫ 3 00:00:29,920 --> 00:00:33,840 ♫ Love spreading through the warm wind ♫ 4 00:00:33,840 --> 00:00:37,860 ♫ Our gaze is more than words can describe ♫ 5 00:00:37,860 --> 00:00:42,440 ♫ Happiness is not far away ♫ 6 00:00:44,530 --> 00:00:48,680 ♫ Gazing up at the moon ♫ 7 00:00:48,680 --> 00:00:52,490 ♫ Our shadows become a pair ♫ 8 00:00:52,490 --> 00:00:54,140 ♫ I want to fly to the heavenly palace ♫ 9 00:00:54,140 --> 00:00:56,690 ♫ I want to fly to the heavenly palace ♫ 10 00:00:56,690 --> 00:01:00,500 ♫ And join my beloved in passionate moments ♫ 11 00:01:00,500 --> 00:01:02,890 ♫ The night is long ♫ 12 00:01:02,890 --> 00:01:04,460 ♫ But you are by my side ♫ 13 00:01:04,460 --> 00:01:07,090 ♫ To be in each other’s arms ♫ 14 00:01:07,090 --> 00:01:09,330 ♫ And I hope it is forever ♫ 15 00:01:09,330 --> 00:01:13,430 ♫ Sweetness is amongst the golden leaves ♫ 16 00:01:13,430 --> 00:01:17,160 ♫ Which fall between us ♫ 17 00:01:17,160 --> 00:01:19,790 ♫ The flowers will bloom and wither ♫ 18 00:01:19,790 --> 00:01:21,260 ♫ But the moon continues to be full ♫ 19 00:01:21,260 --> 00:01:23,750 ♫ Things change over time ♫ 20 00:01:23,750 --> 00:01:25,910 ♫ But only you remain the same ♫ 21 00:01:25,910 --> 00:01:30,100 ♫ Let’s write a timeless poem ♫ 22 00:01:30,100 --> 00:01:35,360 ♫ That records our beautiful lives ♫ 23 00:01:35,360 --> 00:01:38,590 [The Romance of Tiger and Rose] 24 00:01:38,590 --> 00:01:42,230 [Episode 23] 25 00:01:44,890 --> 00:01:49,160 [Ancestral Hall] Thanks to the City Master's favor, we became sworn sisters. 26 00:01:49,160 --> 00:01:51,970 I was badly injured in the battle against Xuanhu 27 00:01:51,970 --> 00:01:53,950 and have not long to live. 28 00:01:53,950 --> 00:01:57,620 I have a young daughter, Chuchu, who will have no guardian. 29 00:01:57,620 --> 00:02:00,440 I wish to entrust her to City Master. 30 00:02:00,440 --> 00:02:02,980 I hope that she becomes useful and can follow my legacy [Memorial tablet for the late Military Minister Pei] 31 00:02:02,980 --> 00:02:05,550 to devote herself to Huayuan. 32 00:02:05,550 --> 00:02:08,110 She hoped that I would become useful 33 00:02:08,990 --> 00:02:11,930 and follow her legacy 34 00:02:11,930 --> 00:02:14,760 to devote myself to Huayuan. 35 00:02:15,430 --> 00:02:18,000 So from birth, 36 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:20,540 I never could be City Master. 37 00:02:21,500 --> 00:02:23,510 Then why [Leave a good reputation to posterity] 38 00:02:24,050 --> 00:02:26,740 did you give me hope? 39 00:02:30,210 --> 00:02:32,910 [Memorial tablet for the late Military Minister Pei] 40 00:02:36,920 --> 00:02:38,750 Chuchu? 41 00:02:40,470 --> 00:02:43,760 You... know everything? 42 00:02:43,760 --> 00:02:46,530 You must have known already. 43 00:02:47,760 --> 00:02:51,030 Chen Qianqian knew as well. 44 00:02:51,030 --> 00:02:53,310 You all knew. 45 00:02:53,310 --> 00:02:56,310 But none of you told me. 46 00:02:56,310 --> 00:02:58,870 You all let me 47 00:02:59,790 --> 00:03:03,140 dream on a big dream. 48 00:03:16,680 --> 00:03:19,330 Mother, you called me over today... 49 00:03:19,330 --> 00:03:22,380 I know you came here in a hurry and didn't bring much with you. 50 00:03:22,380 --> 00:03:25,670 So I had them specially prepare some fabric for you. 51 00:03:27,320 --> 00:03:29,670 There's also some jewellery. 52 00:03:29,670 --> 00:03:31,400 Do you like them? 53 00:03:32,330 --> 00:03:34,280 Yes! 54 00:03:34,280 --> 00:03:37,250 If you like them, then they are all yours. 55 00:03:52,350 --> 00:03:54,690 First... first, put that back. 56 00:03:56,690 --> 00:03:59,120 With one hand, Mother? 57 00:03:59,120 --> 00:04:01,330 You are really strong. 58 00:04:01,330 --> 00:04:03,650 The outfit that I'm currently wearing 59 00:04:03,650 --> 00:04:07,260 is very different to a military uniform. 60 00:04:22,220 --> 00:04:25,180 Mother, I heard from Han Shuo 61 00:04:25,180 --> 00:04:28,330 that your father was Xuanhu City's Military Minister. 62 00:04:28,330 --> 00:04:31,760 So it seems you succeeded his legacy. 63 00:04:31,760 --> 00:04:34,890 Were you also a Military Minister before your marriage? 64 00:04:34,890 --> 00:04:37,000 At that time, I was still young and ignorant. 65 00:04:37,000 --> 00:04:39,810 That year, my father happened to be severely ill 66 00:04:39,810 --> 00:04:41,750 but the battle was imminent. 67 00:04:41,750 --> 00:04:46,600 I could only disguise myself as a man, enter the military, and battle on behalf of my father. 68 00:04:47,830 --> 00:04:50,150 May I ask what Mother's surname is? 69 00:04:50,150 --> 00:04:52,120 My surname is Hua. 70 00:04:52,120 --> 00:04:53,580 Hua? 71 00:04:56,260 --> 00:04:59,160 Sounds even more similar to the story I know. (TN: Refers to the story of Hua Mulan) 72 00:05:00,170 --> 00:05:04,170 During that battle, I met your father-in-law. 73 00:05:04,170 --> 00:05:06,620 Back then he was still an Army Supervisor. 74 00:05:06,620 --> 00:05:09,920 During a duel, I made him fall off his horse 75 00:05:09,920 --> 00:05:12,500 and beat him for a whole hour! 76 00:05:13,990 --> 00:05:17,050 Then why aren't you a Military Minister any longer? 77 00:05:17,050 --> 00:05:19,980 After all, I am the City Master's wife. 78 00:05:19,980 --> 00:05:23,030 In front of others, I must be your father-in-law's well-mannered wife. 79 00:05:23,030 --> 00:05:27,070 Over time, what was pretend has become real. 80 00:05:28,510 --> 00:05:30,540 Don't you regret it? 81 00:05:30,540 --> 00:05:34,580 I like reading military strategy and leading an army into battle, 82 00:05:34,580 --> 00:05:37,030 but I love your father-in-law more. 83 00:05:37,030 --> 00:05:39,350 I also gave birth to Han Shuo. 84 00:05:39,350 --> 00:05:42,260 I took all my knowledge, experience and martial arts 85 00:05:42,260 --> 00:05:44,120 and taught them to him. 86 00:05:44,890 --> 00:05:49,380 For them, I don't regret renouncing all of this. 87 00:05:49,380 --> 00:05:52,070 But now, Han Shuo has grown up and is an adult. 88 00:05:52,070 --> 00:05:55,350 Have you thought about returning to the battlefield? 89 00:05:57,920 --> 00:05:59,920 Before, I didn't dare think about it. 90 00:05:59,920 --> 00:06:03,340 After all, if women want a family, 91 00:06:03,340 --> 00:06:06,300 it's hard for them to have a career alongside that. 92 00:06:06,300 --> 00:06:10,220 I don't think I would be good at balancing the two. 93 00:06:10,220 --> 00:06:11,460 That can't be. 94 00:06:11,460 --> 00:06:15,640 In Huayuan City, women make money and are the head of the household. 95 00:06:15,640 --> 00:06:16,910 Men do all the housework. 96 00:06:16,910 --> 00:06:18,300 That system is harmonious, too. 97 00:06:18,300 --> 00:06:21,240 Why can Huayuan City do that but not Xuanhu City? 98 00:06:22,170 --> 00:06:25,790 But Huayuan's men are like Xuanhu's women. 99 00:06:25,790 --> 00:06:28,800 They also aren't free to do what they want. 100 00:06:29,530 --> 00:06:32,940 I created Huayuan to be a place where women are superior 101 00:06:32,940 --> 00:06:35,700 with the intent of letting women feel exalted for a change. 102 00:06:35,700 --> 00:06:38,850 But I didn't consider the situation for the Huayuan City's men. 103 00:06:38,850 --> 00:06:42,330 Isn't this the same kind of inequality? 104 00:06:42,330 --> 00:06:46,540 It seems like there really are problems with my script. 105 00:06:46,540 --> 00:06:48,730 Men are out making money, 106 00:06:48,730 --> 00:06:51,040 so it's inappropriate to have them worry about housework. 107 00:06:51,040 --> 00:06:54,780 Then, I would like to ask Mother, what is a family? 108 00:06:55,500 --> 00:06:57,810 A husband and wife as one, that is family. 109 00:06:57,810 --> 00:07:00,190 Two people together makes a family. 110 00:07:00,190 --> 00:07:03,940 Maintaining a family shouldn't be the responsibility of just one party, 111 00:07:05,100 --> 00:07:06,650 right? 112 00:07:14,480 --> 00:07:17,730 My biological Mother was the previous Military Minister Pei. 113 00:07:17,730 --> 00:07:20,250 She entrusted me to City Master, 114 00:07:20,250 --> 00:07:23,160 so I could be the next Military Minister. 115 00:07:23,160 --> 00:07:27,150 So... I studied literature and martial arts since I was young, 116 00:07:27,150 --> 00:07:31,540 then I was given the position of temporary Military Minister without undergoing examinations. 117 00:07:35,070 --> 00:07:38,120 The position of Military Minister initially belongs to me! 118 00:07:38,120 --> 00:07:42,450 But now... the Military Minister is Young Lord Pei. 119 00:07:44,560 --> 00:07:50,210 So... first, I need to take back what is originally mine. 120 00:07:51,270 --> 00:07:54,620 Why should I walk the path that someone has arranged for me? 121 00:07:54,620 --> 00:07:56,470 Chen Qianqian already left. 122 00:07:56,470 --> 00:07:59,550 So they want me to become City Master. 123 00:08:00,210 --> 00:08:02,670 But I won't. 124 00:08:03,330 --> 00:08:07,800 Military Minister Pei, in two weeks, we will have another load of black stone to be delivered to Xuanhu City. 125 00:08:07,800 --> 00:08:09,520 Currently, our relationship is tense, 126 00:08:09,520 --> 00:08:12,510 so should we ask more troops to protect the delivery? 127 00:08:12,510 --> 00:08:16,670 No need! We are going to do business, not to battle. 128 00:08:16,670 --> 00:08:19,790 You only need to ask for a small group in order to protect from bandits. 129 00:08:19,790 --> 00:08:22,760 Try your best to avoid any conflict with Xuanhu City. 130 00:08:22,760 --> 00:08:26,040 Is conflict something you can avoid with hope alone? 131 00:08:26,950 --> 00:08:29,210 Do you think that we can 132 00:08:29,210 --> 00:08:32,410 peacefully co-exist with Xuanhu City like before? 133 00:08:41,020 --> 00:08:42,640 Send Second Lady back to her manor. 134 00:08:42,640 --> 00:08:45,070 I am not the Second Lady. 135 00:08:45,070 --> 00:08:47,240 I am Military Minister Pei. 136 00:08:47,840 --> 00:08:50,760 Second Lady, if you wish to seize back the position of Military Minister, 137 00:08:50,760 --> 00:08:52,420 you would be called Military Minister Chen. 138 00:08:52,420 --> 00:08:55,230 Why would you be called Military Minister Pei? 139 00:08:58,890 --> 00:09:02,410 What if I was the deceased Military Minister Pei's daughter? 140 00:09:04,360 --> 00:09:08,090 My Lady, do you have evidence of your words? 141 00:09:13,560 --> 00:09:15,380 You must not have expected this. 142 00:09:15,380 --> 00:09:17,640 I don't want to be Young City Master anymore. 143 00:09:17,640 --> 00:09:21,120 Something that Chen Qianqian doesn't want is what I don't want, either. 144 00:09:21,120 --> 00:09:23,400 Now, I just want to be Military Minister Pei. 145 00:09:23,400 --> 00:09:26,400 Since Brother is not willing to publicly acknowledge me as your sister, 146 00:09:26,400 --> 00:09:28,960 then I'll have to prove it myself. 147 00:09:28,960 --> 00:09:31,330 Military Minister Pei had a daughter, too? 148 00:09:31,330 --> 00:09:34,790 This jade pendant is actually the late Military Minister Pei's belonging. 149 00:09:34,790 --> 00:09:37,910 This handwriting can't be faked, either. These two both belong to the Pei family. 150 00:09:37,910 --> 00:09:39,970 Who do we listen to? 151 00:09:39,970 --> 00:09:44,500 That day, Brother used his status as the only descendant of the deceased Military Minister Pei 152 00:09:44,500 --> 00:09:47,020 to control the City Guard. 153 00:09:47,730 --> 00:09:51,760 Then today, as Military Minister Pei's daughter, 154 00:09:51,760 --> 00:09:54,970 am I not more justified to have this position compared to a man? 155 00:09:55,950 --> 00:09:58,500 Have Huayuan City's City Guard 156 00:09:58,500 --> 00:10:01,120 ever lowered their heads to a man? 157 00:10:02,020 --> 00:10:05,840 You are willing to expose your own background in order to control the City Guard? 158 00:10:05,840 --> 00:10:07,360 But you... 159 00:10:09,440 --> 00:10:11,200 Don't need to do this at all. 160 00:10:11,200 --> 00:10:14,340 No one will compete with you now. 161 00:10:14,340 --> 00:10:16,270 Where is the flower token? 162 00:10:19,440 --> 00:10:23,230 Military Minister... Young Lord Pei, apologies for offending you. 163 00:10:40,400 --> 00:10:44,560 From today onwards, I am the new Military Minister of Huayuan City. 164 00:10:44,560 --> 00:10:48,150 The right and proper Military Minister Pei. 165 00:10:48,150 --> 00:10:50,520 Greetings to Military Minister Pei. 166 00:10:52,090 --> 00:10:55,330 Minister, that is the flower token for controlling the City Guard! 167 00:10:55,330 --> 00:10:58,270 From now on, the City Guard of Huayuan City, 168 00:10:58,270 --> 00:11:02,170 will only obey their leader and not the flower token! Those that disobey, 169 00:11:02,170 --> 00:11:05,250 will be beheaded! 170 00:11:06,580 --> 00:11:08,100 Send him back to his manor. 171 00:11:08,100 --> 00:11:11,830 Guards! Send Young Lord Pei back to his manor. 172 00:11:26,030 --> 00:11:27,200 [Contract for sale of black stone to Xuanhu City] 173 00:11:27,200 --> 00:11:30,860 Hold onto this load of black stone which was supposed to be delivered. 174 00:11:30,860 --> 00:11:34,100 Military Minister, this is something we've already agreed with Xuanhu City. 175 00:11:34,100 --> 00:11:37,520 They've already sent their deposit. If we revoke our promise now, 176 00:11:37,520 --> 00:11:40,000 then we are ruining our reputation. 177 00:11:40,000 --> 00:11:44,210 Xuanhu City is giving refuge to Huayuan City's traitorous Lady. 178 00:11:44,210 --> 00:11:46,270 So what if I detain their delivery? 179 00:11:46,270 --> 00:11:49,360 Traitorous Lady? Is it Young City Master? 180 00:11:49,360 --> 00:11:50,820 She's still alive? 181 00:11:50,820 --> 00:11:52,880 Send word to Xuanhu City. 182 00:11:52,880 --> 00:11:56,600 They can have the goods but they must deliver Chen Qianqian back! 183 00:11:56,600 --> 00:12:00,240 Otherwise, from today onwards, the Han Family of Xuanhu City 184 00:12:00,240 --> 00:12:03,060 will not receive a single piece of black stone from me. 185 00:12:03,060 --> 00:12:05,050 Even if they pay thousands of gold, I won't sell it. 186 00:12:05,050 --> 00:12:07,920 Military Minister, if Xuanhu City doesn't agree, 187 00:12:07,920 --> 00:12:10,950 then we'll just be storing all these stones that we have mined. 188 00:12:10,950 --> 00:12:13,350 Huayuan City also wouldn't have use for it. 189 00:12:13,350 --> 00:12:15,640 I have a plan. 190 00:12:15,640 --> 00:12:19,090 Moreover, I don't trust the guards in the City Master's Mansion. 191 00:12:19,090 --> 00:12:20,840 Trade them out with our soldiers. 192 00:12:20,840 --> 00:12:23,010 - Yes! - Yes! 193 00:12:25,510 --> 00:12:27,930 [Contract for the sale of black stone with Xuanhu City] 194 00:12:29,080 --> 00:12:34,090 I heard that you seized the Military Minister position from Pei Heng. 195 00:12:34,090 --> 00:12:36,840 I just took back what belongs to me. 196 00:12:36,840 --> 00:12:39,310 How could that be considered seizing? 197 00:12:40,000 --> 00:12:44,850 I also heard that you're protecting the City Master's Mansion. 198 00:12:45,530 --> 00:12:47,760 Mother, you're tired. 199 00:12:47,760 --> 00:12:49,900 You should rest well. 200 00:12:49,900 --> 00:12:54,410 I want you to recuperate properly. 201 00:12:58,470 --> 00:13:01,980 But everyone in Huayuan City knows you are not my daughter. 202 00:13:01,980 --> 00:13:05,440 How are you going to become the City Master? 203 00:13:05,440 --> 00:13:09,470 Do not worry, Mother! I just want to be the Military Minister. 204 00:13:09,470 --> 00:13:11,120 I've thought it through. 205 00:13:11,120 --> 00:13:12,940 As long as the power is in my hands, 206 00:13:12,940 --> 00:13:16,520 there's no difference whether or not I am City Master. 207 00:13:16,520 --> 00:13:19,060 Now, I have the City Guard that my biological mother left me. 208 00:13:19,060 --> 00:13:24,190 Why should I compete with others for the title of City Master? 209 00:13:24,190 --> 00:13:27,470 You see, now that I am the head of the military, 210 00:13:27,470 --> 00:13:32,170 I can use Huayuan City's Black Stone Mine in any way I want. 211 00:13:32,170 --> 00:13:34,480 You can't do anything about it, either. 212 00:13:34,480 --> 00:13:36,810 I was afraid you'll end up like this 213 00:13:36,810 --> 00:13:40,190 so I didn't want to tell you your birth secret. 214 00:13:40,190 --> 00:13:43,010 It would have been better if you told me the truth earlier. 215 00:13:43,010 --> 00:13:46,100 That way, I would have felt better. 216 00:13:46,100 --> 00:13:49,430 It looks like I was wrong. 217 00:13:49,430 --> 00:13:54,350 Back then, I just wanted you to be a little happier. 218 00:13:55,050 --> 00:13:57,620 Since childhood, in your view, 219 00:13:57,620 --> 00:14:00,130 I've always lost to Chen Qianqian. 220 00:14:00,130 --> 00:14:03,540 This time, I must show you that 221 00:14:03,540 --> 00:14:05,740 I'm better than her! 222 00:14:08,460 --> 00:14:10,220 Must you make 223 00:14:10,220 --> 00:14:13,700 an elder mourn the death of someone younger? 224 00:14:13,700 --> 00:14:17,190 Don't worry! I won't kill her. 225 00:14:18,040 --> 00:14:22,300 But she better not wish to hide away with Han Shuo and live happily. 226 00:14:22,300 --> 00:14:24,420 I will make her come back. 227 00:14:24,420 --> 00:14:28,410 I will make her see how she loses to me! 228 00:14:33,620 --> 00:14:35,890 In your eyes, 229 00:14:35,890 --> 00:14:41,140 is there not one bit of motherly affection for me left? 230 00:14:49,370 --> 00:14:51,440 Young Master, there is news from Huayuan City. 231 00:14:51,440 --> 00:14:53,500 They said if we don't return Young City Master, 232 00:14:53,500 --> 00:14:55,240 then they won't sell the black stone to us. 233 00:14:55,240 --> 00:14:58,360 It doesn't seem like an order from my Mother. 234 00:14:58,360 --> 00:15:00,400 Is it someone else who has overridden the original authority? 235 00:15:00,400 --> 00:15:02,650 Why don't I go back and see? 236 00:15:02,650 --> 00:15:06,570 This is obviously a trap set up by Chen Chuchu to force you to return. 237 00:15:07,650 --> 00:15:11,920 Huayuan City is probably one big trap awaiting you now. 238 00:15:13,080 --> 00:15:14,640 Let's go to discuss it with Father. 239 00:15:14,640 --> 00:15:18,930 He is very understanding. Even if it is for me, he wouldn't send you back. 240 00:15:18,930 --> 00:15:20,720 Let's go. 241 00:15:23,950 --> 00:15:27,170 Father, I have gathered several uncles who work in the City Guard. 242 00:15:27,170 --> 00:15:29,190 I don't know how... 243 00:15:30,450 --> 00:15:31,590 you see it? 244 00:15:31,590 --> 00:15:36,230 Qianqian, how have you been adapting to life here in Xuanhu City? 245 00:15:36,230 --> 00:15:40,300 I've adapted! Father and Mother treat me like your own daughter. 246 00:15:40,300 --> 00:15:42,590 That's good, that's good. 247 00:15:42,590 --> 00:15:44,190 Then, I can relax. 248 00:15:44,190 --> 00:15:47,820 Are you deciding to let her stay? 249 00:15:47,820 --> 00:15:49,670 You've had your fun. 250 00:15:49,670 --> 00:15:52,250 It's time to return to Huayuan City. 251 00:15:55,410 --> 00:15:57,810 You want her to go back and get killed? 252 00:15:57,810 --> 00:16:00,330 This matter started because of her. 253 00:16:00,330 --> 00:16:02,730 Not only do you not want her to bear responsibility, 254 00:16:02,730 --> 00:16:05,620 but you are also willing to sacrifice our own brothers of the City Guard. 255 00:16:05,620 --> 00:16:08,390 What if it is a trap? 256 00:16:08,920 --> 00:16:11,990 Huayuan's plot of using a beauty to corrupt a man works very well. 257 00:16:11,990 --> 00:16:15,020 It can be used again and again. 258 00:16:15,020 --> 00:16:17,250 Why is it that you want to endlessly suffer losses? 259 00:16:17,250 --> 00:16:20,800 If you don't start to fix the conflict with Huayuan in the beginning, 260 00:16:20,800 --> 00:16:22,610 once Chuchu becomes City Master, 261 00:16:22,610 --> 00:16:25,290 it will inevitably affect Xuanhu and Huayuan's trading of black stone. 262 00:16:25,290 --> 00:16:30,140 At that time, Xuanhu City's men can only go... and farm. 263 00:16:30,140 --> 00:16:33,350 Or like Huayuan City, develop a fabric industry. 264 00:16:33,350 --> 00:16:35,180 Women will have to take over and make money. 265 00:16:35,180 --> 00:16:37,480 Women make the money? 266 00:16:38,140 --> 00:16:39,540 Then who would be the head of the household? 267 00:16:39,540 --> 00:16:41,180 Obviously, it's the women. 268 00:16:41,180 --> 00:16:43,360 How is that possible? 269 00:16:43,360 --> 00:16:45,790 Then, that would be the same as Huayuan City. 270 00:16:45,790 --> 00:16:49,260 Is there anything wrong with being like Huayuan City? 271 00:16:49,260 --> 00:16:51,140 This is your attitude when you are begging others? 272 00:16:51,140 --> 00:16:52,980 Don't you think women are impressive? 273 00:16:52,980 --> 00:16:54,760 Why don't you go and beg a woman? 274 00:16:54,760 --> 00:16:57,850 Aren't you here the result from begging your husband to have him come and beg me? 275 00:16:57,850 --> 00:17:01,530 If I wanted to beg a woman, you would have to give her some power first. 276 00:17:01,530 --> 00:17:03,730 Give her power? 277 00:17:03,730 --> 00:17:05,500 In martial arts and military strategy, 278 00:17:05,500 --> 00:17:09,480 you used to have General Pei who was a prominent figure. 279 00:17:09,480 --> 00:17:13,330 But other women... on the battlefield? 280 00:17:13,330 --> 00:17:15,530 That is a joke! 281 00:17:15,530 --> 00:17:17,690 You constantly look down on women. 282 00:17:17,690 --> 00:17:21,710 But in the end, aren't you pushing a woman forward to solve the problem? 283 00:17:28,690 --> 00:17:32,060 Who said there isn't a woman in Xuanhu City that can lead an army? 284 00:17:36,170 --> 00:17:39,390 Qianqian, there is one thing you said that's very true. 285 00:17:39,390 --> 00:17:42,150 A woman's destiny should be in her own hands. 286 00:17:42,150 --> 00:17:45,450 She should earn her own money and lead her own army. 287 00:17:45,450 --> 00:17:50,010 That way, she can avoid being devalued. 288 00:17:54,520 --> 00:17:59,560 Military Minister Li, my father gave the black token to you before he died. 289 00:17:59,560 --> 00:18:02,090 Now, I want Xuanhu's City Guard to be returned to me. 290 00:18:02,090 --> 00:18:04,610 Are you willing to return it? 291 00:18:04,610 --> 00:18:06,440 You can't! 292 00:18:07,260 --> 00:18:09,080 Give me the black token. 293 00:18:10,520 --> 00:18:12,850 What Old Minister Hua entrusted to me 294 00:18:12,850 --> 00:18:15,960 is something I do not dare forget! 295 00:18:15,960 --> 00:18:18,400 Military Minister Hua, here it is. 296 00:18:18,400 --> 00:18:20,590 The City Guard is under your command! 297 00:18:20,590 --> 00:18:22,180 You... 298 00:18:25,690 --> 00:18:27,750 Please rise. 299 00:18:27,750 --> 00:18:29,880 We're finally seeing you return to the military camp. 300 00:18:29,880 --> 00:18:32,380 I remember those days when you were dressed in fine clothes and riding heroically. 301 00:18:32,380 --> 00:18:34,360 What imposing and spirited manner it was! 302 00:18:34,360 --> 00:18:37,380 It was just a shame that you married early. 303 00:18:38,060 --> 00:18:39,810 Wife, 304 00:18:41,130 --> 00:18:44,180 are you really going to lead the army to Huayuan? 305 00:18:49,460 --> 00:18:52,070 If you dare send the army, 306 00:18:55,770 --> 00:18:59,000 I... I'll divorce you! 307 00:19:02,190 --> 00:19:04,070 What a joke! 308 00:19:08,220 --> 00:19:10,130 [Divorce Letter] 309 00:19:10,130 --> 00:19:12,090 A divorce letter? 310 00:19:12,090 --> 00:19:13,810 I'll divorce you first. 311 00:19:13,810 --> 00:19:15,520 I've tolerated you for a long time. 312 00:19:15,520 --> 00:19:18,140 Women can't lead an army into battle? 313 00:19:18,140 --> 00:19:23,620 You must have forgotten when I defeated you so well that your horse kneel before me. 314 00:19:24,800 --> 00:19:29,320 You also shouldn't forget that you are the City Master's wife! 315 00:19:30,060 --> 00:19:32,760 I'm tired of being the City Master's wife. 316 00:19:32,760 --> 00:19:35,430 Since it's an honor you gave, 317 00:19:35,430 --> 00:19:37,520 then I don't need it. 318 00:19:40,530 --> 00:19:43,880 From today onwards, I am Military Minister Hua. 319 00:19:43,880 --> 00:19:46,670 I am no longer City Master's wife. 320 00:19:46,670 --> 00:19:48,650 I will have my own honor. 321 00:19:49,760 --> 00:19:53,610 You... are outrageous! Outrageous! 322 00:19:53,610 --> 00:19:55,890 - Outrageous! - Mother! 323 00:19:55,890 --> 00:19:57,410 Everything is out of order! 324 00:19:57,410 --> 00:19:59,160 Father! 325 00:20:01,520 --> 00:20:03,570 Shuo'er. 326 00:20:05,300 --> 00:20:08,520 Why is it that Father does not have a heart illness, 327 00:20:08,520 --> 00:20:11,920 and yet my heart hurts so? 328 00:20:13,880 --> 00:20:18,790 My daughter-in-law has driven away my wife and son. 329 00:20:18,790 --> 00:20:22,900 My family is scattered and ruined. 330 00:20:22,900 --> 00:20:26,010 The women of Huayuan City 331 00:20:26,740 --> 00:20:31,800 are truly... dangerous beauties. 332 00:20:32,380 --> 00:20:37,360 Mother! Mother! Mother! 333 00:20:38,270 --> 00:20:40,160 Thank you. 334 00:20:41,120 --> 00:20:44,040 I only made the choice I wanted. 335 00:20:44,040 --> 00:20:46,990 Women should live their own lives and not be dependent on anyone. 336 00:20:46,990 --> 00:20:49,000 You are right. 337 00:20:57,390 --> 00:20:59,320 Back then you gave me a golden token, [Baofeng Bank] 338 00:20:59,320 --> 00:21:01,400 so today, I've paid you back a hundred times its worth! 339 00:21:01,400 --> 00:21:04,360 They can be used as traveling expenses. Am I not a good friend? 340 00:21:04,360 --> 00:21:06,860 How did you know I'm going back to Huayuan? 341 00:21:06,860 --> 00:21:08,590 City Master's wife is going to battle. 342 00:21:08,590 --> 00:21:11,540 This has already spread around all the noble ladies. 343 00:21:11,540 --> 00:21:16,960 Then, what about City Master's wife wanting to divorce City Master? 344 00:21:18,820 --> 00:21:20,270 That's why you are impressive. 345 00:21:20,270 --> 00:21:23,850 Look! Within just a few days of coming here, you've been able to make your father-in-law and mother-in-law divorce. 346 00:21:23,850 --> 00:21:26,130 Let me tell you! Now, all the noble ladies 347 00:21:26,130 --> 00:21:28,970 want to be like City Master's wife as they all want to be the heads of their respective households. 348 00:21:28,970 --> 00:21:31,980 When City Master found out, he nearly died from anger. 349 00:21:34,640 --> 00:21:36,470 What's going on? 350 00:21:36,470 --> 00:21:40,050 Excuse me, sorry! 351 00:21:41,050 --> 00:21:45,130 From today onwards, all women must wear clothes with sleeves that reach their wrists when outside. 352 00:21:45,130 --> 00:21:46,660 The lower hem of dresses must be long enough to cover their ankles. 353 00:21:46,660 --> 00:21:49,880 Won't we die of heat in the midsummer weather? 354 00:21:49,880 --> 00:21:53,890 Women are not allowed in Schoolhouses and not allowed to practice writing in private. 355 00:21:53,890 --> 00:21:55,600 Then, how are we supposed to make money? 356 00:21:55,600 --> 00:21:58,060 Women are not allowed to take part in politics or finance. 357 00:21:58,060 --> 00:22:00,360 Shops are not allowed to hire women? 358 00:22:00,360 --> 00:22:01,990 So it was waiting for us here. 359 00:22:01,990 --> 00:22:05,330 They should bind their feet from the age of four, and wear a corset from the age of thirteen, without exceptions! 360 00:22:05,330 --> 00:22:08,070 So they want to bind everything on a woman and a man needs to bind nothing! 361 00:22:08,070 --> 00:22:11,180 Women are not allowed to initiate a divorce? 362 00:22:11,180 --> 00:22:14,460 Then, once you're married, there's no turning back? 363 00:22:14,460 --> 00:22:17,430 Abortions are prohibited! 364 00:22:17,430 --> 00:22:19,710 That is the only decent sentence. 365 00:22:19,710 --> 00:22:21,620 How is that decent? 366 00:22:21,620 --> 00:22:25,500 What if a man decides to do the deed with a woman and refuse to take responsibility? How much would a woman suffer? 367 00:22:26,490 --> 00:22:28,070 Let's go. 368 00:22:31,220 --> 00:22:35,030 What is wrong with the Xuanhu City's City Master? 369 00:22:35,030 --> 00:22:37,530 This way, Huayuan City is still better. 370 00:22:37,530 --> 00:22:39,990 How about... I return, too. 371 00:22:39,990 --> 00:22:42,040 I'll go back to living my carefree life. 372 00:22:42,040 --> 00:22:46,790 From today on, all men must wear clothes with sleeves that reach their wrists when outside. 373 00:22:46,790 --> 00:22:49,070 The lower hem of their clothes must be long enough to cover their ankles. 374 00:22:49,070 --> 00:22:52,670 But with the weather in Huayuan City, they'll die of heat before midsummer! 375 00:22:52,670 --> 00:22:54,730 That's right! 376 00:22:55,710 --> 00:22:59,550 Men are not allowed in Schoolhouses and not allowed to learn privately. 377 00:22:59,550 --> 00:23:01,730 Now, they won't even allow you to secretly learn? 378 00:23:01,730 --> 00:23:04,360 Then, you won't even be able to run your school! 379 00:23:04,360 --> 00:23:06,820 Men are not allowed to participate in politics or finance. 380 00:23:06,820 --> 00:23:08,930 Shops are not allowed to hire men? 381 00:23:08,930 --> 00:23:11,540 Then, men can only farm and get married? 382 00:23:11,540 --> 00:23:15,230 Men can't initiate a divorce? 383 00:23:15,230 --> 00:23:18,120 Then, marriage means no turning back. 384 00:23:18,120 --> 00:23:20,620 But there are so many women who fall in love with any man they see! 385 00:23:20,620 --> 00:23:25,000 Women can decide whether or not they want to give birth, 386 00:23:25,000 --> 00:23:26,890 and men have no right to interfere! 387 00:23:26,890 --> 00:23:29,730 Then what if the woman denies all responsibility? 388 00:23:30,400 --> 00:23:32,940 He isn't dressed appropriately! Grab him! 389 00:23:32,940 --> 00:23:35,600 - What are you doing? - Go! 390 00:23:35,600 --> 00:23:37,880 Let me go! 391 00:23:37,880 --> 00:23:40,520 Why are you capturing me? [Announcement] 392 00:23:41,680 --> 00:23:44,370 This is your order? 393 00:23:44,370 --> 00:23:47,180 Didn't you say you only wanted to be Military Minister and have military power? 394 00:23:47,180 --> 00:23:49,050 Why are you taking charge of politics without authority? 395 00:23:49,050 --> 00:23:52,260 Is your next move to take over as City Master? 396 00:23:52,880 --> 00:23:57,000 If I say yes, what would you do? 397 00:23:58,750 --> 00:24:00,420 I can't do anything about it. 398 00:24:00,420 --> 00:24:04,130 City Master has already allowed men to be officials. 399 00:24:04,130 --> 00:24:06,170 The people of Huayuan have become more open-minded. 400 00:24:06,170 --> 00:24:07,940 How can you violate this decree? 401 00:24:07,940 --> 00:24:10,070 Is that Mother's decree 402 00:24:10,070 --> 00:24:12,530 or Chen Qianqian's? 403 00:24:12,530 --> 00:24:14,570 Chen Qianqian only made this rule when 404 00:24:14,570 --> 00:24:17,320 Mother was sick and she was acting on her behalf. 405 00:24:17,320 --> 00:24:19,700 It is all wrong. 406 00:24:19,700 --> 00:24:21,940 I want to return 407 00:24:21,940 --> 00:24:23,900 Huayuan City back to the way it was before. 408 00:24:23,900 --> 00:24:27,060 Now you are taking care of politics without caring about right or wrong. 409 00:24:27,060 --> 00:24:28,840 You only care about contradicting Qianqian! 410 00:24:28,840 --> 00:24:31,350 Just go out on the streets! It's not just men, 411 00:24:31,350 --> 00:24:34,050 the women are also not pleased with this. 412 00:24:34,050 --> 00:24:36,690 You are rebelling against progress and violating the people's wishes. 413 00:24:36,690 --> 00:24:40,050 Huayuan City's power is all in my hands now. 414 00:24:40,510 --> 00:24:44,630 My wishes are now the public's opinions. 415 00:24:48,390 --> 00:24:52,310 Chuchu, when I was the Minister of Education, 416 00:24:52,310 --> 00:24:54,870 this is not how I taught you. 417 00:24:56,570 --> 00:24:59,130 But you are not the Minister of Education anymore. 418 00:24:59,130 --> 00:25:01,880 I am also not the Second Lady of the past. 419 00:25:01,880 --> 00:25:04,760 I won't be ordered around by anyone. 420 00:25:08,540 --> 00:25:11,630 The truth will prove that Qianqian was right. 421 00:25:11,630 --> 00:25:14,650 Don't you dare mention Chen Qianqian in front of me. 422 00:25:20,550 --> 00:25:25,500 Chen Qianqian... why are you still lingering around? 423 00:25:29,930 --> 00:25:31,900 Brother Su, why don't you just have something? 424 00:25:31,900 --> 00:25:34,310 You've lost weight recently. 425 00:25:36,330 --> 00:25:37,920 Master of the house. 426 00:25:49,310 --> 00:25:51,390 Before, you pretended to be so kind. 427 00:25:51,390 --> 00:25:55,370 Now, you're finally can't tolerate it and you want to kill me. 428 00:25:56,110 --> 00:25:57,990 Turn around! 429 00:26:09,590 --> 00:26:12,210 - Off, you go. - You're letting me go? 430 00:26:12,210 --> 00:26:15,800 The only thing you wanted in life was to get revenge. 431 00:26:15,800 --> 00:26:17,500 Now, Huayuan City has no place for you. 432 00:26:17,500 --> 00:26:21,880 Why don't you stay in Xuanhu City? Perhaps you can be of use there. 433 00:26:21,880 --> 00:26:24,130 Brother Su, you should thank Master of the house. 434 00:26:24,130 --> 00:26:25,760 Why? 435 00:26:27,380 --> 00:26:30,090 Why do you always have so many "why" questions? 436 00:26:30,090 --> 00:26:31,890 I need to go back to Huayuan City to battle. 437 00:26:31,890 --> 00:26:34,970 I can't carry a burden like you around. 438 00:26:34,970 --> 00:26:37,300 Don't tell me you also want to return to Huayuan City? 439 00:26:37,300 --> 00:26:39,680 Huayuan City has no place for men now. 440 00:26:39,680 --> 00:26:41,880 What do you mean? What happened to Huayuan? 441 00:26:41,880 --> 00:26:44,330 What happened to Second Lady? 442 00:26:52,260 --> 00:26:54,300 [Announcement] 443 00:26:54,300 --> 00:26:56,780 Men are not permitted to enter Schoolhouses 444 00:26:56,780 --> 00:26:59,340 and cannot read or write privately. 445 00:26:59,340 --> 00:27:01,680 Men cannot participate in politics or finance. 446 00:27:01,680 --> 00:27:03,960 Shops cannot employ men. 447 00:27:03,960 --> 00:27:07,230 Men are not permitted to initiate divorce. 448 00:27:10,590 --> 00:27:13,270 This is not Second Lady's idea. 449 00:27:14,330 --> 00:27:15,850 Believe it or not, it's all up to you. 450 00:27:15,850 --> 00:27:17,920 Are men not allowed to lead armies either? 451 00:27:17,920 --> 00:27:20,710 Only you would do something like this. 452 00:27:20,710 --> 00:27:22,600 Now... 453 00:27:23,960 --> 00:27:26,630 How could the Second Lady become like this? 454 00:27:27,190 --> 00:27:29,040 Me? 455 00:27:29,040 --> 00:27:31,590 Why do you like blaming me for everything? 456 00:27:31,590 --> 00:27:36,500 That year, I dressed as a woman to try and become a lieutenant. 457 00:27:36,500 --> 00:27:40,710 You took me aside to beat me harshly and almost handicapped me. 458 00:27:40,710 --> 00:27:44,880 Now, why are you pretending to be a good person? 459 00:27:44,880 --> 00:27:47,580 Why don't you just kill me? 460 00:27:47,580 --> 00:27:49,560 So, in another word, 461 00:27:49,560 --> 00:27:53,600 Chen Chuchu saved you from Chen Qianqian? 462 00:27:53,600 --> 00:27:56,140 No wonder you are always targeting me. 463 00:27:56,140 --> 00:27:58,930 Fine! The mystery is solved! 464 00:28:00,330 --> 00:28:03,040 It's not too hard to overcome your mental block. 465 00:28:03,830 --> 00:28:06,510 Why don't you return with me to Huayuan? 466 00:28:06,510 --> 00:28:09,490 On the way you can see for yourself how I treat Zi Rui and Meng Guo. 467 00:28:09,490 --> 00:28:11,700 Then you will know whether or not the person I am now 468 00:28:11,700 --> 00:28:13,950 is the same person I was back then. 469 00:28:14,590 --> 00:28:17,590 Everyone has a time when they're young and ignorant. 470 00:28:17,590 --> 00:28:20,280 Just consider it as me being immature 471 00:28:20,910 --> 00:28:23,030 in hurting you. 472 00:28:23,030 --> 00:28:27,440 What I owe you... I'll repay it now. 473 00:28:41,140 --> 00:28:43,560 Why are you taking so long to untie it? [Loyal and devoted] 474 00:28:46,330 --> 00:28:50,020 - Where is the maid who used to help me change? - City Master, please ease your anger. 475 00:28:50,020 --> 00:28:52,550 City Master, she came over when your wife was married to you. 476 00:28:52,550 --> 00:28:55,790 She's already returned to the General's Mansion with your wife. 477 00:28:55,790 --> 00:28:58,090 All right, I'll do it myself. 478 00:28:58,090 --> 00:29:01,230 Go and fetch a tub of hot water for I want to wash my feet. 479 00:29:01,230 --> 00:29:02,590 Wash your feet? 480 00:29:02,590 --> 00:29:06,460 City Master's wife also said that the foot tub was bought here with her dowry. 481 00:29:06,460 --> 00:29:07,980 So she's taken it back. 482 00:29:07,980 --> 00:29:11,870 What? She won't even leave me a foot tub? 483 00:29:11,870 --> 00:29:14,300 Can't you go and fetch a new one? 484 00:29:14,300 --> 00:29:17,010 The purchase of household items was all previously managed by your wife! 485 00:29:17,010 --> 00:29:20,930 Now that she's gone, no one can take over! 486 00:29:22,470 --> 00:29:23,920 You are all useless! 487 00:29:23,920 --> 00:29:27,020 Relay my command. Tell Young Master to come see me. 488 00:29:29,950 --> 00:29:32,080 Surely this is something you can do? 489 00:29:32,080 --> 00:29:33,910 Yes, yes! [Elegance and high-class] 490 00:29:44,630 --> 00:29:47,780 Look how much trouble that Chen Qianqian caused. 491 00:29:47,780 --> 00:29:50,790 She's actually caused your mother to do such ridiculous things. 492 00:29:50,790 --> 00:29:55,640 Now, all the women in Xuanhu City are following in her footsteps. 493 00:29:56,330 --> 00:30:00,640 I finally know why Chen Qianqian is the Third Princess. 494 00:30:00,640 --> 00:30:02,890 A Lady ruins a city and a Princess ruins a country. 495 00:30:02,890 --> 00:30:06,410 Even two cities can't restrain her. 496 00:30:06,410 --> 00:30:09,340 Mother made her own choice to return to being a Military Minister. 497 00:30:09,340 --> 00:30:12,910 Also, all the wives in the city want to divorce their husbands because... 498 00:30:14,780 --> 00:30:18,150 You set such unfair rules, how could this be blamed on Qianqian? 499 00:30:18,150 --> 00:30:21,320 All this happened only after Chen Qianqian arrived. 500 00:30:21,320 --> 00:30:23,950 That only proves that these conflicts already existed! 501 00:30:23,950 --> 00:30:26,530 Moreover, Qianqian only brought those issues to the surface. 502 00:30:26,530 --> 00:30:28,760 What conflict is there? 503 00:30:31,130 --> 00:30:34,090 I have a great relationship with your Mother. 504 00:30:34,090 --> 00:30:36,650 Why did you want to marry my Mother back then? 505 00:30:37,310 --> 00:30:39,340 Why do you ask? 506 00:30:39,340 --> 00:30:41,230 You haven't forgotten, have you? 507 00:30:41,230 --> 00:30:43,270 Of course, not! 508 00:30:44,270 --> 00:30:47,830 Back then, I met your Mother in the military camp. 509 00:30:47,830 --> 00:30:52,080 We competed in martial arts and she beat me to the ground. 510 00:30:52,610 --> 00:30:54,840 At that time, I was furious. 511 00:30:54,840 --> 00:30:59,280 I thought about beating her once I'd returned to Xuanhu City. 512 00:30:59,280 --> 00:31:01,500 Who knew that after I returned to Xuanhu City, 513 00:31:01,500 --> 00:31:03,380 I found out that she was a woman. 514 00:31:03,380 --> 00:31:05,840 Not only was she beautiful, she was also skilled in martial arts 515 00:31:05,840 --> 00:31:08,830 and could even play polo. 516 00:31:08,830 --> 00:31:10,600 When your mother on the polo field, 517 00:31:10,600 --> 00:31:13,570 she was as swift as the wind and as quick as lightning. 518 00:31:13,570 --> 00:31:17,090 I have never seen a woman like her. 519 00:31:17,090 --> 00:31:22,750 - So handsome! - She does seem similar to Xiaoqian. 520 00:31:23,850 --> 00:31:26,970 Your Xiaoqian cannot compare. 521 00:31:26,970 --> 00:31:30,840 Back then your Mother's eyes had stars in them 522 00:31:30,840 --> 00:31:34,900 - and they would twinkle. - Then she is exactly the same as Xiaoqian. 523 00:31:41,260 --> 00:31:43,680 What a shame! 524 00:31:43,680 --> 00:31:48,040 After marriage, your Mother was no longer as vibrant as in the past. 525 00:31:54,780 --> 00:31:58,050 I heard that after you married Mother, 526 00:31:58,050 --> 00:32:01,820 you would plant all these magnolia flowers in the yard to make her happy. 527 00:32:01,820 --> 00:32:03,640 But I don't understand. 528 00:32:03,640 --> 00:32:08,490 Why did you never grow them indoors? 529 00:32:08,490 --> 00:32:12,910 Magnolia flowers are elegant and refined so only this vast empty space can be worthy of it. 530 00:32:12,910 --> 00:32:16,270 If you grow it indoors, won't it seem tacky? 531 00:32:21,820 --> 00:32:25,590 Since the one you love is the unparalleled woman riding the horse into battle, 532 00:32:25,590 --> 00:32:28,290 then why did you ask her to stay indoors to be a demure woman raising children 533 00:32:28,290 --> 00:32:30,070 and become someone you don't like? 534 00:32:30,070 --> 00:32:33,600 Mother lost her previous charm because of you. 535 00:32:33,600 --> 00:32:37,180 And you? What have you ever done for her? 536 00:32:37,180 --> 00:32:41,060 Do you what she truly wants or wants to become? 537 00:32:44,990 --> 00:32:47,210 Before, for the sake of curing my heart disease, 538 00:32:47,210 --> 00:32:50,960 everyone had to hide their strength and suffer humiliation. 539 00:32:50,960 --> 00:32:54,770 Now, the Second Lady of Huayuan City, Chen Chuchu, has proven to be treacherous 540 00:32:54,770 --> 00:32:57,850 by detaining the black stone that should have been sold to us. 541 00:32:57,850 --> 00:33:01,060 How could the men of Xuanhu be bullied like this? 542 00:33:01,060 --> 00:33:04,360 We will all go to Huayuan City and seek justice. 543 00:33:04,360 --> 00:33:05,770 Seek justice! 544 00:33:05,770 --> 00:33:09,550 I promise that I will bring everyone back in one piece 545 00:33:09,550 --> 00:33:13,340 and reunite you with your wives and children! 546 00:33:13,340 --> 00:33:15,900 Thank you Young Master! 547 00:33:15,900 --> 00:33:18,520 Didn't they say all the wives want to get divorced? 548 00:33:18,520 --> 00:33:20,560 It doesn't seem to be like that at all. 549 00:33:20,560 --> 00:33:24,060 City Master, they are going to Huayuan City to seize the black stone. 550 00:33:24,060 --> 00:33:25,500 It's going to be very confrontational. 551 00:33:25,500 --> 00:33:28,800 It may even be a fight to the death. 552 00:33:28,800 --> 00:33:33,930 No matter how much you are arguing, you should be as one with your wife in the face of troubles. 553 00:33:33,930 --> 00:33:37,120 Didn't you... also come to send off your wife? 554 00:33:37,120 --> 00:33:38,990 Shut up! 555 00:33:40,630 --> 00:33:42,120 Greetings, Military Minister Hua. 556 00:33:42,120 --> 00:33:46,770 Mother, this is Su Ziying, the lieutenant I chose for you. 557 00:33:46,770 --> 00:33:50,020 But you may need to take care when using him. 558 00:33:53,150 --> 00:33:54,950 You may rise. 559 00:34:05,770 --> 00:34:09,420 - How dare they! - Please don't be angry. 560 00:34:09,420 --> 00:34:12,610 It is no problem if the city has no City Master's wife. 561 00:34:12,610 --> 00:34:16,260 Without her, everything will still carry on but it can't be without you. 562 00:34:16,260 --> 00:34:18,410 You are the Master of this city. 563 00:34:18,410 --> 00:34:20,680 Please take care of yourself. 564 00:34:20,680 --> 00:34:22,530 Shut up! 565 00:34:23,780 --> 00:34:27,080 Pack our things! I'm going with her. 566 00:34:27,080 --> 00:34:28,500 Yes. 567 00:34:29,080 --> 00:34:31,480 [Huayuan City] 568 00:34:33,580 --> 00:34:36,080 Second Lady, the spies have reported some information. 569 00:34:36,080 --> 00:34:37,870 They say that the Xuanhu troops are camped outside the border. 570 00:34:37,870 --> 00:34:40,020 They'll be here in two or three days. 571 00:34:42,400 --> 00:34:44,800 I asked Xuanhu City to hand over Chen Qianqian 572 00:34:44,800 --> 00:34:47,500 but instead, they have sent an army to oppose me. 573 00:34:47,500 --> 00:34:49,760 What's so good about Chen Qianqian? 574 00:34:49,760 --> 00:34:52,760 Even people of Xuanhu City have been bewitched by her. 575 00:34:54,400 --> 00:34:56,880 Military Minister Pei, we don't know where the First Lady went! 576 00:34:56,880 --> 00:34:59,810 - She might have escaped to join the Third Princess. - You idiot! 577 00:34:59,810 --> 00:35:01,940 Huayuan City no longer has a Third Princess! 578 00:35:01,940 --> 00:35:04,470 Yes, I will remember. 579 00:35:10,250 --> 00:35:12,410 Eldest Sister! Eldest sister, are you okay? 580 00:35:12,410 --> 00:35:14,390 Has Chuchu made things difficult for you? 581 00:35:14,390 --> 00:35:17,320 Qianqian, don't worry! She hasn't had time to do anything. 582 00:35:17,320 --> 00:35:20,520 Before, the three of us used to escape through my manor's secret tunnel. 583 00:35:20,520 --> 00:35:22,220 Secret tunnel? 584 00:35:22,220 --> 00:35:25,100 My manor has a secret tunnel that leads to the outside of the city 585 00:35:25,100 --> 00:35:28,190 to protect against a situation like today's. 586 00:35:28,190 --> 00:35:30,350 If our Young City Master cared about 587 00:35:30,350 --> 00:35:33,010 her own life like First Lady, then... 588 00:35:33,010 --> 00:35:35,050 Then why didn't you bring Mother, too? 589 00:35:35,050 --> 00:35:37,700 Ever since Chuchu realized she isn't the City Master's biological daughter, 590 00:35:37,700 --> 00:35:39,740 she became completely unscrupulous. 591 00:35:39,740 --> 00:35:43,280 She snatched control of the City Guard and claimed that City Master was ill. 592 00:35:43,280 --> 00:35:44,890 She also cut off access to the mine 593 00:35:44,890 --> 00:35:47,640 and delivered all the black stone into her mansion. 594 00:35:47,640 --> 00:35:49,870 What about Pei Heng? 595 00:35:49,870 --> 00:35:53,000 Young Lord Pei has been captured, too. 596 00:35:54,580 --> 00:35:57,590 Chuchu took a wrong step and now, continues to follow the wrong path. 597 00:35:57,590 --> 00:36:01,130 Eldest Sister, be assured! This time I borrowed some troops from Xuanhu City 598 00:36:01,130 --> 00:36:03,980 so I can definitely rescue Mother and Pei Heng. 599 00:36:03,980 --> 00:36:07,120 But you only have a few people, 600 00:36:07,120 --> 00:36:09,790 - I'm afraid— - We already did you a favor by lending you troops. 601 00:36:09,790 --> 00:36:11,650 Little girl, why are you still so picky? 602 00:36:11,650 --> 00:36:14,440 You are lauding the enemy and belittling us. 603 00:36:15,640 --> 00:36:18,820 Father, you're here, too? 604 00:36:20,560 --> 00:36:22,260 Leave! 605 00:36:22,960 --> 00:36:26,870 You're mistaken. I was afraid that Qianqian and Chuchu will have a physical confrontation. 606 00:36:26,870 --> 00:36:29,850 In my opinion, attacking the city is the best choice. 607 00:36:29,850 --> 00:36:31,720 Xuanhu is known for making gunpowder. 608 00:36:31,720 --> 00:36:33,890 Its power is extraordinary and can fight ten people at once. 609 00:36:33,890 --> 00:36:36,290 After we enter the city, let's split up. 610 00:36:36,290 --> 00:36:39,420 One group will save your Mother... and Pei Heng. 611 00:36:39,420 --> 00:36:43,300 The other group will find out information about the mine. 612 00:36:43,300 --> 00:36:46,030 But the citizens of Huayuan... 613 00:36:46,030 --> 00:36:48,230 I don't want to harm the innocent. 614 00:36:50,870 --> 00:36:54,240 I have a strategy that can succeed without bloodshed. 615 00:36:54,970 --> 00:36:57,670 Third Princess, you can pretend to be captured by me. 616 00:36:57,670 --> 00:36:59,690 Let me take you into the city. 617 00:36:59,690 --> 00:37:02,050 Then, we can find a way to retaliate against Second Lady. 618 00:37:02,050 --> 00:37:04,110 This way, we can capture the leader in order to capture the thieves. 619 00:37:04,110 --> 00:37:06,890 The city's people won't be harmed. 620 00:37:06,890 --> 00:37:08,450 A double-agent strategy? 621 00:37:08,450 --> 00:37:11,690 It is indeed the most effective method 622 00:37:11,690 --> 00:37:14,190 but also the one when I die the fastest. 623 00:37:15,110 --> 00:37:18,990 You have previously tried to harm Xiaoqian's life several times, how can I trust you now? 624 00:37:18,990 --> 00:37:22,630 It is up to Third Princess to decide if she trusts me. 625 00:37:23,360 --> 00:37:25,390 I will go with you. 626 00:37:25,390 --> 00:37:27,050 Young Master, you are highly skilled in martial arts. 627 00:37:27,050 --> 00:37:29,960 If I pretend that I defeated both of you, 628 00:37:29,960 --> 00:37:32,230 it would be unbelievable. 629 00:37:33,680 --> 00:37:36,880 Okay, I will go with you alone. 630 00:37:37,590 --> 00:37:39,770 After all, we cannot use explosives to force our way in. 631 00:37:39,770 --> 00:37:43,070 Otherwise, Huayuan City's citizens will be endangered. 632 00:37:43,070 --> 00:37:46,870 You are truly willing to gamble with your own life for the sake of Huayuan City's citizens? 633 00:37:46,870 --> 00:37:50,390 I don't want to but there is no other way. 634 00:37:50,390 --> 00:37:53,860 Third Princess! I will devote my life to following you. 635 00:37:53,860 --> 00:37:56,760 Stand up! Every time you bow to me, something bad happens. 636 00:37:56,760 --> 00:38:01,020 Don't worry, Young City Master. I will take my people to cooperate with you from outside the city. 637 00:38:09,450 --> 00:38:12,270 My husband and I will come in to save your Mother. 638 00:38:14,420 --> 00:38:16,220 Please be safe! 639 00:38:18,030 --> 00:38:21,620 Open the gates! Hurry and open the gates! 640 00:38:22,470 --> 00:38:24,750 Halt! [Huayuan City] 641 00:38:30,600 --> 00:38:32,690 Who are you? 642 00:38:33,200 --> 00:38:34,450 I am Su Ziying. 643 00:38:34,450 --> 00:38:36,730 I have Second Lady's orders to capture Chen Qianqian. 644 00:38:36,730 --> 00:38:38,620 Still don't let us through? 645 00:38:39,930 --> 00:38:42,660 Su Ziying, release Qianqian! 646 00:38:48,220 --> 00:38:50,000 Let's go! 647 00:38:56,050 --> 00:38:58,250 Young Master, let's go first! 648 00:39:12,480 --> 00:39:14,780 First Lady's secret tunnel is so well-hidden. 649 00:39:14,780 --> 00:39:17,050 Young Master, the city is heavily guarded. 650 00:39:17,050 --> 00:39:19,750 If something goes wrong, how do we get out? 651 00:39:19,750 --> 00:39:22,580 Don't worry! Xiaoqian must have a way, she is a scriptwriter. 652 00:39:22,580 --> 00:39:24,120 What does scriptwriter mean? 653 00:39:24,120 --> 00:39:27,830 It means... she makes things up— 654 00:39:27,830 --> 00:39:30,050 Who is it! 655 00:39:37,900 --> 00:39:39,160 - Let's split up! - Okay! 656 00:39:39,160 --> 00:39:40,790 Go! 657 00:40:11,420 --> 00:40:13,090 Honey, 658 00:40:15,300 --> 00:40:18,720 Shuo'er says I have neglected you for too long. 659 00:40:18,720 --> 00:40:21,910 Can you just continue to neglect me? Starting now! 660 00:40:38,030 --> 00:40:41,150 Report to Second Lady, she's here. 661 00:40:41,150 --> 00:40:43,500 - Bring her in! - Yes. 662 00:40:56,260 --> 00:40:59,590 Second Lady, even though I was captured by Chen Qianqian, 663 00:40:59,590 --> 00:41:01,870 I never forgot your mission! 664 00:41:01,870 --> 00:41:03,680 I endured hardships to wait for an opportunity and pretended to be submissive. 665 00:41:03,680 --> 00:41:07,090 I found an opportunity to seize and bring her back here for your sentence. 666 00:41:07,560 --> 00:41:09,410 Very Good! 667 00:41:09,410 --> 00:41:11,750 Lock her up! 668 00:41:28,640 --> 00:41:30,050 Who's there? 669 00:41:50,450 --> 00:41:54,170 - Don't move! - You're so useless! 670 00:41:57,460 --> 00:41:59,850 You're repaying my kindness with vengeance? 671 00:41:59,850 --> 00:42:02,030 Have you forgotten how I saved you back then? 672 00:42:02,030 --> 00:42:04,800 I will never forget Second Lady's favor towards me. 673 00:42:04,800 --> 00:42:07,950 I once believed you to be a kind and compassionate person, 674 00:42:07,950 --> 00:42:09,880 and that Third Princess was full of evil. 675 00:42:09,880 --> 00:42:12,350 But now, I no longer think that. 676 00:42:12,350 --> 00:42:14,930 On the way here, all the things you did, 677 00:42:14,930 --> 00:42:17,180 reminded me of the old Chen Qianqian! 678 00:42:17,180 --> 00:42:19,950 Fight if you want but don't rebuke me, okay? 679 00:42:21,140 --> 00:42:25,390 Chen Chuchu, repent! There's still time. 680 00:42:25,390 --> 00:42:28,880 Now, you can't even protect yourself but you still have the energy to advise me? 681 00:42:28,880 --> 00:42:32,630 What a joke! Do you think I'd just sit around and wait? 682 00:42:47,280 --> 00:42:49,650 Young Lord! Young Lord! 683 00:42:53,330 --> 00:42:55,150 Something has happened in the city! 684 00:42:55,600 --> 00:42:59,340 Just let Chuchu do whatever she wants. 685 00:43:00,280 --> 00:43:01,660 I don't want to care anymore. 686 00:43:01,660 --> 00:43:04,090 It's not Second Lady, it's Third Princess! 687 00:43:04,090 --> 00:43:06,480 - What? - The Third Princess came with a small troop 688 00:43:06,480 --> 00:43:08,690 from Xuanhu City and intended to ambush Second Lady 689 00:43:08,690 --> 00:43:11,790 but she got trapped by Second Lady and now her life is in danger! 690 00:43:11,790 --> 00:43:12,920 What about the City Guard? 691 00:43:12,920 --> 00:43:16,530 They're heading toward the city and there's another group coming for us! 692 00:43:26,000 --> 00:43:29,010 Didn't we come to seek where Huayuan's City Master is? 693 00:43:29,010 --> 00:43:30,750 Haven't we found her? 694 00:43:30,750 --> 00:43:32,510 Is this considered finding her? 695 00:43:32,510 --> 00:43:34,590 This is being locked up together! 696 00:43:38,480 --> 00:43:40,240 I am Xuanhu's City Master. 697 00:43:40,240 --> 00:43:43,700 This is my wife, Xuanhu City's Military Minister. 698 00:43:43,700 --> 00:43:46,620 You must be Huayuan's City Master? 699 00:43:48,500 --> 00:43:51,910 This must be your husband, right? 700 00:43:53,450 --> 00:43:56,420 I am the City Master's servant. 701 00:43:57,000 --> 00:43:58,370 My apologies for offending you. 702 00:43:58,370 --> 00:44:02,350 Your actions were very intimate, so I thought— 703 00:44:07,560 --> 00:44:10,110 I thought in Xuanhu City, men were superior 704 00:44:10,110 --> 00:44:11,780 and women are not allowed to be officials. 705 00:44:11,780 --> 00:44:14,630 Why is your wife the Military Minister? 706 00:44:15,380 --> 00:44:18,740 Everything occurred suddenly, so I assumed the position at the last minute. 707 00:44:19,240 --> 00:44:21,250 You look brave and mighty, 708 00:44:21,250 --> 00:44:23,500 and you conduct affairs with the flair of a household leader. 709 00:44:23,500 --> 00:44:26,980 I assume you are usually the head of the household? 710 00:44:31,740 --> 00:44:33,730 How are your children? 711 00:44:33,730 --> 00:44:36,480 Are they filial and capable? 712 00:44:37,770 --> 00:44:38,990 Yes, very capable. 713 00:44:38,990 --> 00:44:41,980 Didn't she also manage to invite the both of you over? 714 00:44:43,760 --> 00:44:45,510 As for filial piety... 715 00:44:45,510 --> 00:44:47,320 They are filial. 716 00:44:47,320 --> 00:44:49,420 She is afraid that I'm old and might have an accident, 717 00:44:49,420 --> 00:44:52,830 so she sent soldiers to guard me constantly. 718 00:44:54,430 --> 00:44:56,240 Are you a "Tiger"? (TN: Northern-Chinese slang for idiot) 719 00:45:00,960 --> 00:45:06,230 City Masters, shall we... discuss the matters relating to Young City Master's marriage? 720 00:45:06,230 --> 00:45:08,410 - This can be discussed! - This can be discussed! 721 00:45:08,410 --> 00:45:12,350 Once this is over, Qianqian will return with us to Xuanhu City and we'll arrange another wedding. 722 00:45:12,350 --> 00:45:15,090 I have already thought of a suitable place for their new manor. 723 00:45:15,090 --> 00:45:16,830 That's not right. 724 00:45:16,830 --> 00:45:18,860 Han Shuo has already married into our Huayuan City, 725 00:45:18,860 --> 00:45:21,760 so in future he must live in Huayuan City. 726 00:45:21,760 --> 00:45:23,450 How did he marry in? 727 00:45:23,450 --> 00:45:25,300 This has already been agreed. 728 00:45:25,300 --> 00:45:27,140 Han Shuo married into Huayuan 729 00:45:27,140 --> 00:45:29,290 in exchange for your right to use the mine and 730 00:45:29,290 --> 00:45:30,800 create peace between the two cities. 731 00:45:30,800 --> 00:45:33,090 But you didn't give us any black stone. 732 00:45:33,090 --> 00:45:34,840 Naturally, this cannot be considered marrying in. 733 00:45:34,840 --> 00:45:37,860 Their future children will have Han as their surname. 734 00:45:37,860 --> 00:45:40,100 No, they will go with the surname Chen. 735 00:45:40,100 --> 00:45:43,270 No, my family needs an heir to succeed the City Master position. 736 00:45:43,270 --> 00:45:46,240 What a coincidence! We also need one. 737 00:45:46,240 --> 00:45:49,980 How about this, male children will have surname Han and female children will have the surname Chen? 738 00:45:49,980 --> 00:45:53,520 City Master, this is a good idea. 739 00:45:54,490 --> 00:45:59,240 Then you must promise that you will dote on your granddaughters as much as your grandsons. 740 00:45:59,240 --> 00:46:03,200 As long as you dote on my grandson as much as my granddaughter. 741 00:46:03,200 --> 00:46:07,310 That's easy, let them all have the surname Chen and I will love them all equally. 742 00:46:07,310 --> 00:46:10,450 Look at what you're saying! If they all have Han as a surname, I'd love them all, too. 743 00:46:10,450 --> 00:46:13,290 Let's stop arguing since we are all family here. 744 00:46:13,290 --> 00:46:15,940 Let's decide by throwing a die! 745 00:46:19,640 --> 00:46:23,220 What are you all standing around for? Hurry up and seize Chen Qianqian! 746 00:46:24,320 --> 00:46:26,530 Third Princess is City Master's biological daughter. 747 00:46:26,530 --> 00:46:28,440 Although we follow Minister Pei's commands, 748 00:46:28,440 --> 00:46:30,610 we cannot harm Third Princess! 749 00:46:30,610 --> 00:46:34,460 Your Third Princess used to be arrogant, 750 00:46:34,460 --> 00:46:37,300 ridiculous and extravagant, bringing shame to Huayuan City. 751 00:46:37,300 --> 00:46:40,850 Those are all in the past but I admit it. 752 00:46:40,850 --> 00:46:44,180 Chen Chuchu, you disobeyed Mother and attempted to kill your sisters. 753 00:46:44,180 --> 00:46:45,910 You are not worthy of being a Lady of Huayuan City. 754 00:46:45,910 --> 00:46:47,480 Then what about you? 755 00:46:47,480 --> 00:46:49,390 You brought Xuanhu City's army over to attack. 756 00:46:49,390 --> 00:46:52,040 But I have not harmed a single citizen of Huayuan City. 757 00:46:52,040 --> 00:46:55,160 While you were in charge, you threw Huayuan City into chaos! 758 00:46:55,160 --> 00:46:57,990 - You're twisting the truth! - Are you feeling guilty? 759 00:46:59,590 --> 00:47:03,170 City Guard, hear my command! Kill Chen Qianqian! 760 00:47:04,990 --> 00:47:07,390 I think that what Third Princess said is reasonable. 761 00:47:07,390 --> 00:47:10,420 That's right! Third Princess is beloved by the people. 762 00:47:10,420 --> 00:47:14,220 Second Lady is just digging up historical events. 763 00:47:14,220 --> 00:47:16,820 Did you read the book called "Legend of the Third Princess"? 764 00:47:16,820 --> 00:47:18,920 I think Third Princess had her difficulties, too. 765 00:47:18,920 --> 00:47:21,060 She must have her reasons. 766 00:47:22,440 --> 00:47:23,680 This is a military command! 767 00:47:23,680 --> 00:47:25,760 If we don't acknowledge you as the Military Minister, 768 00:47:25,760 --> 00:47:28,080 then we don't have to obey your commands, right? 769 00:47:28,080 --> 00:47:31,710 Have you all gone mad? I am a descendant of the Pei family. My surname is Pei. 770 00:47:31,710 --> 00:47:35,590 But your actions today opposes City Master's orders 771 00:47:35,590 --> 00:47:37,730 and disturbed the lives of Huayuan's citizens. 772 00:47:37,730 --> 00:47:40,880 This completely disregards the will of the late Minister Pei! 773 00:47:48,760 --> 00:47:58,520 Translation and Timing by The Romance of Tiger and Rose Team @ Viki.com 774 00:47:58,520 --> 00:48:04,270 [Rumor by Huo Zun] 775 00:48:04,270 --> 00:48:07,760 ♫ A cool breeze flies past ♫ 776 00:48:07,760 --> 00:48:10,990 ♫ The rain disappears with the wind and never returns ♫ 777 00:48:10,990 --> 00:48:17,020 ♫ In whose dream am I sleeping in? ♫ 778 00:48:17,020 --> 00:48:20,980 ♫ I feel the changes in life ♫ 779 00:48:20,980 --> 00:48:23,480 ♫ Using a smile to hide my frown ♫ 780 00:48:23,480 --> 00:48:26,720 ♫ No time has been lost ♫ 781 00:48:26,720 --> 00:48:30,700 ♫ Things evolve against my wishes ♫ 782 00:48:30,700 --> 00:48:34,100 ♫ It’s difficult to keep up with time ♫ 783 00:48:34,100 --> 00:48:37,410 ♫ I’ll follow you to the ends of the earth ♫ 784 00:48:37,410 --> 00:48:43,460 ♫ It’s for nothing. I can’t read your mind ♫ 785 00:48:43,460 --> 00:48:47,280 ♫ Honor is a burden ♫ 786 00:48:47,280 --> 00:48:50,030 ♫ Longing eventually disappears ♫ 787 00:48:50,030 --> 00:48:56,990 ♫ Leaving people withered and unrepentant ♫ 788 00:48:56,990 --> 00:49:00,610 ♫ Are sounds in my ears illusion or reality? ♫ 789 00:49:00,610 --> 00:49:03,820 ♫ Rumors spread behind my back ♫ 790 00:49:03,820 --> 00:49:10,310 ♫ They spur the horse to gallop. But fate cannot be escaped ♫ 791 00:49:10,310 --> 00:49:16,220 ♫ How long can characters in a story control themselves ♫ 792 00:49:16,220 --> 00:49:26,960 ♫ Even if far apart, we will end up together ♫ 793 00:49:36,560 --> 00:49:40,130 ♫ Are sounds in my ears illusion or reality? ♫ 794 00:49:40,130 --> 00:49:43,300 ♫ Rumors spread behind my back ♫ 795 00:49:43,300 --> 00:49:49,890 ♫ They spur the horse to gallop. But fate cannot be escaped ♫ 796 00:49:49,890 --> 00:49:55,890 ♫ How long can characters in a story control themselves ♫ 797 00:49:55,890 --> 00:50:06,960 ♫ Even if far apart, we will end up together ♫