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♪Flowers falling by the river again♪

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♪Turning the clear waves red♪

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♪Sparrows singing in celebration♪

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♪Calm years pass by the silent bustling city♪

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♪Sitting at home♪

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♪No one knows love's outline like I do♪

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♪If one day the river breeze blows again♪

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♪I won't be a mere reflection in the mirror♪

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♪Dreams can shatter; Memories remain♪

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♪Rich fragrance aids; Light ink writes♪

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♪In the deep red windows lies mundane dust♪

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=Are You The One=

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=Episode 28=

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Get in.

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Ms. Liu.

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Madam Su, you're so inquisitive.

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No.

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What a coincidence. I also love to inquire.

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Last year,
Mr. Su gambled extravagantly in Huizhou.

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He even wagered his own fabric shop.

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But in the end, he lost everything

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and is 850 taels of gold in gambling debts.

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Madam Su, out of deep love for your son,

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you moved the entire family
to Beizhou overnight to escape the debts.

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But you couldn't stay quiet and instead tried
to marry a lady from the Qiao Family,

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hoping to use the dowry
to pay off her gambler son's debts.

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Ms. Liu, you misunderstand.

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Madam Su, you know well
if it's a misunderstanding.

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But I want to remind you
that the creditor is already on the way.

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They should arrive in two or three days.

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Madam Su, if you don't leave now,
you won't be able to escape.

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Liu Miantang, you...

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Alright, put it away quickly.

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It's not a big deal.
Don't let it escalate to a fatal situation.

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Alright.

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Good for you.

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Aunt, welcome back.

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What are you so proud of?

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Me?

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I know very well what you used to do.

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You never went to the capital to marry Cui.

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A woman wandering alone for three years,
what good could come of it?

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I heard you found a man in Xizhou.

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You must have been so disliked
that you came back in disgrace.

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Aunt, you're so angry.

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It seems the engagement
with the Su Family fails.

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Your cousin is different from you.

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Even without the Su Family,
there will be other wealthier families.

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I have already asked the matchmaker
to arrange a date in the next few days.

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However, I advise you
to stay put and behave yourself.

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Don't come out
and make a fool of yourself.

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Otherwise,

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don't blame me
for spreading the truth about you.

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I wouldn't do that.

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At this critical moment,
you will surely treat me like your own daughter

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and risk your life to protect my reputation.

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Otherwise, how could
my cousin Qingying get married?

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But here I am, a petty jealous woman,
living a miserable life.

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And I have to watch my cousin marry gloriously.

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Take care, Aunt.

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(That dog often visits the courtyard,)

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(pretending to be friendly
while actually disliking me.)

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A secret letter?

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After Lord Huaiyang fell asleep,
I sneaked in and read the letter.

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Was it a plea for help?

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This is what Lord Huaiyang wrote.

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"That dog often visits the courtyard,"

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"pretending to be friendly
while actually disliking me."

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He called me a dog?

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It might not be referring to you.

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What about the rest?

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Lord Huaiyang also wrote,

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"That dog seems to know my fears."

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"He makes it difficult for me
to enter and exit the front yard freely."

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He is clearly referring to me.

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If he hadn't broken the rules himself,

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would I have nothing better
to do than to confine him?

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I even gave him a courtyard
with the best sunlight.

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So, my lord, what should we do next?

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Keep him confined until he dies.

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Stuff the door cracks with cloth.

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- Yes.
- Wait a moment.

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First, find a doctor
to cure his annoying cough.

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Don't let him die in my courtyard. Go now.

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Yes.

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Summon Lord You for an audience.

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Greetings, Your Majesty.
I wish you good health.

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Lord You, you may rise.

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Thank you, Your Majesty.

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Your Majesty,
Lord You has traveled thousands of miles

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to wish you well.

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This shows his sincerity
and sets an example for the vassal lords.

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He should be richly rewarded.

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What you said is very true. I deeply agree.

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Lord Liu Qi of Youzhou is loyal and upright,
and adheres to principles and propriety.

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His resolve is unbreakable,

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and his mind remains unshaken
by any distractions.

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He shall be elevated to a duke
and promoted to Minister of Rites.

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He will also oversee the mining,
smelting, and minting

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of the Northern Region, namely Youzhou,
Yanzhou, Beizhou, and Yunzhou.

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Thank you for Your Majesty's grace.

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I usually feed the fish here.

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These red carp often wait nearby.
They grow fat and large.

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But the small fish are left hungry.

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I need to take care of them as well.

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Your Majesty's grace is unpredictable.

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Your Majesty, look,

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these red carp wait here every day.
They never slack off.

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Originally, they earned their food
through hard work.

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But unexpectedly,

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they are worse off
than those small fish that do nothing.

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Their food is easily taken away.

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This is...

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Which red carp has been treated unfairly

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and complained to you, Uncle?

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Your Majesty,

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Zhang Di is both talented and virtuous,
and he has also worked hard for Your Majesty.

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I think he's an honest and loyal person,

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which is why he was given
an important position.

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Originally, I intended for him

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to manage the minting of the North Region
for Your Majesty.

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But...

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Why didn't you tell me about this earlier,
Uncle?

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With the bond between you and me,

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would I deliberately use this favor
to gain personal advantage?

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The decree has been issued.
It is difficult to change it.

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Uncle, now that the Lord You has submitted,
it is a joy for the court as well.

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Uncle, you are wise and just.

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You wouldn't make things difficult for me,
would you?

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Your Majesty, how could you say that?

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For the benefit of the country and its people,
how could I be so petty?

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That's good to hear.

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Sorry to disturb Your Majesty's enjoyment.

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(Jian'an Gate)

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My lord.

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Liu Yu has extended his hand to my domain.

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I could let slide the position
of Minister of Rites.

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But even the minting of the four prefectures
has been granted to Lord You.

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This is clearly an attempt
to dismantle my power.

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I thought of using one villain
to deal with another

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and Cui Xingzhou would either
suffer physical pain on this trip.

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I didn't expect Lord You
to come to the capital so quickly.

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Maybe His Majesty has already allied with him.

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Whether they have secret dealings
is not important.

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As long as their common weakness
is in my hands,

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I can still take them down.

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You mean Ms. Liu in Beizhou?

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I have no feelings of pity for that girl.

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Find an opportunity to capture her alive.

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It's alright if you have
to break her arms or legs.

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How are you, Great Grandmother?

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It's all old ailments, nothing serious.

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Come, sit.

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Lord You's submission sets an example
for all the other lords.

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Cui Xingzhou has done well in this matter.

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In my opinion,

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Lord Huaiyang has previously achieved merits
in the western campaign.

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Yet he remains humble and unassuming.

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Now he is also dedicating himself
to the future of the Qi Kingdom.

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He is truly a hero of our times.

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If the Imperial Court had more
capable ministers like him,

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I would be at ease.

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Your Majesty,

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Lord Huaiyang has made great contributions
this time.

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How do you plan to reward him?

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Great Grandmother, rest assured,
I will reward him generously.

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Zhong, time to cross the fire basin!

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Come on.

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Alright.

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Stop it. That's enough.

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Is the prison food good?

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Shut up.

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Is the manager Liu Miantang?

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What is it, young lady?

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She was so sick before

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that she couldn't even sew
a handkerchief properly.

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Yet she can command a group of men
to escort goods.

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Since you recognize Ms. Liu,

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then you should know
she is the best businesswoman in the world.

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She wouldn't tolerate anyone mocking her
on her property,

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and still be able to walk out safely.

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Great. I don't plan to leave right now.

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Lu Zhong, Lu Yi.

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Sister.

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Sister.

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I should have come to visit
when I found out you were back.

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But I was busy firing porcelain a few days ago,
and couldn't get away.

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You won't blame me, will you?

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So the new porcelain is finished?

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Why didn't you bring some to show me?

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Well, it's finished.

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As per the guidance in your previous letter,

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there is indeed a purple gold clay mine
in Ruben Mountain in the suburbs of Beizhou.

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As soon as I arrived in Beizhou,
I started setting up a kiln site.

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Under high fire, it indeed produces black clay.

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I brought some down the mountain this time

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and intended to present them
to Lord Beizhou first

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so that Lord Beizhou would allow me
to open a trade route in Beizhou

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and earn some capital.

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I didn't show you
because I was afraid my porcelain

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wouldn't meet your expert standards.

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I'm no expert.

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Then wait until I produce porcelain
that can rival Lingquan premium.

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I'll let you be the first to appraise it.

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You are meticulous and never tired of hard work.
You will definitely succeed.

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By then, I'll be responsible
for supplying the goods,

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and your escort agency
will handle the delivery.

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Let's work together sincerely
and make a fortune.

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Miantang, what was happening outside just now?

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Is it to ward off some bad luck?

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Indeed, some bad luck has come.

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Bad luck from Zhenzhou.

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But didn't you say in your letter
that you two had already parted ways?

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How come...

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Is he already at the door?

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Yes, even Master Qiao was alarmed
and went over with your husband.

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That carriage is quite impressive.

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I just don't know which family
is coming to visit.

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We'll know once we see him.

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(Qiao Residence)

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You must be Master Qiao.

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I didn't know you were coming, Lord Zhennan.
I apologize for not welcoming you properly.

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- It's alright.
- My lord.

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I have been a close friend of your eldest son
for many years.

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Passing by your esteemed place,
I have to pay a visit.

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Please.

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Let's go.

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My lord.

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How much money did you
give the matchmaker yesterday

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to get a lord to come?

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I didn't give any money.
How could I have any money?

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Didn't give any?

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Isn't this a visit for a marriage proposal?

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This...

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Come.

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My lord, please.

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Come and greet His Lordship.

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No need for formalities.

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Many years ago,

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I passed through Zhenzhou
while escorting a caravan.

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I had the honor
of meeting His Lordship's father.

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At that time,
my sons were still young and weren't with me.

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Xian,

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when did you become acquainted
with Lord Zhennan?

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Lord Zhennan and I...

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I met him at Lingquan.

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We met while watering our horses
at Lingquan in Xizhou.

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Watering horses?

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That's quite a serendipitous encounter.

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When did this happen?

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Let me think.

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My lord, it was one autumn.

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My lord, please try this pastry.

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00:18:52,270 --> 00:18:54,590
Do you know my granddaughter?

255
00:18:54,590 --> 00:18:55,430
No, I don't.

256
00:18:55,440 --> 00:18:57,300
Then what are you looking for?

257
00:19:02,590 --> 00:19:05,000
As soon as I arrived,

258
00:19:05,030 --> 00:19:07,450
I noticed that all your descendants
are talented.

259
00:19:07,830 --> 00:19:11,240
Even the young ladies in the family
are so graceful.

260
00:19:11,240 --> 00:19:13,820
Indeed, you're so lucky, Master Qiao.

261
00:19:14,680 --> 00:19:16,170
My lord, you flatter us.

262
00:19:16,310 --> 00:19:18,400
My daughter, Qingying,

263
00:19:18,420 --> 00:19:20,300
has been skilled in the four arts
since childhood.

264
00:19:25,790 --> 00:19:27,870
Grandfather,
you have many important matters to attend to.

265
00:19:27,870 --> 00:19:30,250
We should leave my uncle
and His Lordship to chat

266
00:19:30,830 --> 00:19:32,970
so as not to disturb His Lordship
with other matters.

267
00:19:35,550 --> 00:19:36,390
Alright.

268
00:19:51,960 --> 00:19:54,000
Ms. Liu, don't.

269
00:19:56,720 --> 00:19:57,560
It's me.

270
00:20:00,920 --> 00:20:02,650
Zhao Quan.

271
00:20:04,240 --> 00:20:06,240
I'm your friend.

272
00:20:06,240 --> 00:20:07,340
We're not friends.

273
00:20:09,830 --> 00:20:13,920
You can't push me away
because you're angry with someone else.

274
00:20:13,920 --> 00:20:14,760
Is that so?

275
00:20:16,590 --> 00:20:17,430
Don't.

276
00:20:21,070 --> 00:20:25,490
Miantang, I'll stand guard outside for you.
Be quick.

277
00:20:25,830 --> 00:20:26,670
Alright.

278
00:20:27,110 --> 00:20:27,950
Thank you.

279
00:20:31,360 --> 00:20:33,690
Wasn't it you
who helped Cui Xingzhou deceive me?

280
00:20:34,440 --> 00:20:38,010
When I woke up,
you called him "Cui Jiu", didn't you?

281
00:20:38,480 --> 00:20:41,450
Misunderstanding, a huge misunderstanding.

282
00:20:42,270 --> 00:20:44,690
At that time,
I was only thinking of saving you.

283
00:20:45,310 --> 00:20:47,580
It was all that Cui Xingzhou
who forced me to lie.

284
00:20:48,310 --> 00:20:51,170
But even so, I cannot shirk my responsibility.

285
00:20:51,640 --> 00:20:54,690
That's why I came to Beizhou specifically
to apologize to you.

286
00:21:02,830 --> 00:21:03,670
What is this?

287
00:21:05,030 --> 00:21:06,780
I have always been worried
about your hand injury,

288
00:21:06,800 --> 00:21:08,900
so I found an ancient remedy.

289
00:21:10,400 --> 00:21:11,970
My hand has long since healed.

290
00:21:12,680 --> 00:21:16,300
If you can't see it,
we can have a little contest.

291
00:21:16,510 --> 00:21:17,860
That won't be necessary.

292
00:21:19,000 --> 00:21:22,970
I know you can move freely now,
but after all, it was a reattached tendon.

293
00:21:23,110 --> 00:21:25,250
Even if it has healed,

294
00:21:25,280 --> 00:21:27,430
it still hurts in cold and rainy weather,
doesn't it?

295
00:21:30,590 --> 00:21:33,300
Apply this medicine to the injured area
once a day.

296
00:21:33,510 --> 00:21:36,450
It will be fully healed within three months,
with no lingering effects.

297
00:21:38,640 --> 00:21:40,500
This remedy contains a rare ingredient,

298
00:21:40,520 --> 00:21:42,730
the eagle flower,
which is hard to come by.

299
00:21:43,510 --> 00:21:46,970
I went through a lot of trouble
to find it and prepare this.

300
00:21:47,790 --> 00:21:52,580
This is the only one in the world, Ms. Liu,
please don't waste it.

301
00:21:56,760 --> 00:21:58,910
How much money do you want? I'll pay you.

302
00:21:59,200 --> 00:22:02,170
Talking about money hurts our friendship.

303
00:22:03,350 --> 00:22:05,300
But I have indeed hurt our friendship.

304
00:22:05,300 --> 00:22:07,400
However,
this medicine is worth a thousand gold,

305
00:22:07,430 --> 00:22:09,060
consider it my apology.

306
00:22:10,030 --> 00:22:13,820
Ms. Liu,
please don't blame me anymore, alright?

307
00:22:20,270 --> 00:22:21,340
Eagle flowers?

308
00:22:25,050 --> 00:22:26,830
I've been searching for so long
and couldn't find any.

309
00:22:26,860 --> 00:22:28,490
How did you get these?

310
00:22:29,160 --> 00:22:31,730
Just follow your recipe and make the remedy.

311
00:22:32,000 --> 00:22:34,690
And there's one more thing
I need your help with.

312
00:22:35,240 --> 00:22:36,170
What is it?

313
00:22:37,000 --> 00:22:39,630
Give the remedy to her for me.

314
00:22:40,830 --> 00:22:44,060
Aren't you going to Beizhou?
Why don't you give it to her yourself?

315
00:22:44,720 --> 00:22:47,240
If it's from me, will she use it?

316
00:22:48,240 --> 00:22:49,210
I'm not going.

317
00:22:53,440 --> 00:22:54,280
I'm begging you.

318
00:22:54,830 --> 00:22:56,140
I can't go.

319
00:22:56,580 --> 00:22:57,500
(Draft)

320
00:22:58,400 --> 00:23:00,900
If you don't accept it,
then take the medicine back.

321
00:23:03,920 --> 00:23:06,930
Fine, I'll accept it.

322
00:23:15,590 --> 00:23:17,310
Ms. Liu, do you know
that Xingzhou is now trapped

323
00:23:17,330 --> 00:23:19,060
in Lord Beizhou's Mansion?

324
00:23:24,270 --> 00:23:26,480
What does his whereabouts have to do with me?

325
00:23:27,480 --> 00:23:31,250
So you haven't seen him for a long time.
Neither have I.

326
00:23:31,250 --> 00:23:33,830
I was thinking of going
to the mansion to build some connections

327
00:23:33,850 --> 00:23:35,580
and say a few good words for him.

328
00:23:36,110 --> 00:23:37,520
But who would have thought

329
00:23:37,540 --> 00:23:39,250
that Lord Beizhou kept making excuses
to avoid me?

330
00:23:40,030 --> 00:23:43,390
Do you think they might torture Xingzhou,

331
00:23:43,720 --> 00:23:45,900
or even kill him over a disagreement?

332
00:23:47,510 --> 00:23:49,930
You know, I'm rather slow-witted.

333
00:23:50,200 --> 00:23:53,250
So I came here specifically
to discuss countermeasures with you, Ms. Liu.

334
00:23:56,440 --> 00:23:58,300
Aren't you worried at all?

335
00:24:04,400 --> 00:24:08,540
I only know that if I stay with you any longer,
my uncle will start to worry.

336
00:24:19,830 --> 00:24:24,100
Light dust rests on weak grass.
Things have changed.

337
00:24:40,760 --> 00:24:42,140
Miantang, darling.

338
00:24:42,870 --> 00:24:45,210
Is the man you met

339
00:24:45,440 --> 00:24:47,340
- in Xizhou...
- Aunt, don't get it wrong.

340
00:24:48,270 --> 00:24:50,620
I am just the abandoned woman you mentioned.

341
00:24:51,920 --> 00:24:54,380
Miantang, it was all my fault.

342
00:24:55,030 --> 00:24:56,610
That day,

343
00:24:56,610 --> 00:24:58,620
I was angry with the Su Family
and ended up offending you.

344
00:24:59,640 --> 00:25:01,580
How could I be angry with you?

345
00:25:02,240 --> 00:25:06,300
Look, in our family, I like you the most.

346
00:25:11,440 --> 00:25:15,250
I am just worried that
as the Qiao family is in decline,

347
00:25:16,000 --> 00:25:18,970
your cousin Qingying
might not find a good match.

348
00:25:19,680 --> 00:25:21,690
She is your cousin, after all.

349
00:25:22,790 --> 00:25:26,030
Do you remember?
When you two were little, you lived together,

350
00:25:26,030 --> 00:25:29,000
learned embroidery, and flew kites together.

351
00:25:29,000 --> 00:25:32,730
Aunt, you just need to know that
the Su Family is not a good match.

352
00:25:34,240 --> 00:25:35,080
Yes.

353
00:25:36,270 --> 00:25:39,490
And soon, I will have to congratulate you.

354
00:25:43,830 --> 00:25:44,670
Congratu...

355
00:25:47,510 --> 00:25:49,140
Which one is Mrs. Qiao?

356
00:25:49,550 --> 00:25:51,250
Have you seen Mrs. Qiao?

357
00:25:51,400 --> 00:25:52,550
- No.
- Is it this one?

358
00:25:52,550 --> 00:25:53,390
Here she comes.

359
00:25:53,590 --> 00:25:54,520
Mrs. Qiao.

360
00:25:54,520 --> 00:25:56,310
- Mrs. Qiao.
- Mrs. Qiao.

361
00:25:56,310 --> 00:25:57,450
Mrs. Qiao.

362
00:25:57,680 --> 00:25:59,100
- Mrs. Qiao.
- Mrs. Qiao.

363
00:25:59,480 --> 00:26:00,380
Mrs. Qiao.

364
00:26:01,000 --> 00:26:02,650
- Mrs. Qiao.
- I came first. Let me speak first.

365
00:26:02,650 --> 00:26:04,160
- Let me speak first.
- I usually let you go first.

366
00:26:04,160 --> 00:26:05,110
This time, I will speak first.

367
00:26:05,110 --> 00:26:06,200
I will speak first.

368
00:26:06,200 --> 00:26:08,010
What exactly do you want to say?

369
00:26:08,550 --> 00:26:10,170
A marriage proposal.

370
00:26:10,440 --> 00:26:12,590
The news has spread throughout the town.

371
00:26:12,590 --> 00:26:16,310
The Qiao family are friends
with the noble Lord Zhennan.

372
00:26:16,310 --> 00:26:17,960
And they never boast about it.

373
00:26:17,960 --> 00:26:21,480
This shows their modesty and noble character.

374
00:26:21,480 --> 00:26:22,440
Exactly.

375
00:26:22,440 --> 00:26:25,170
Yesterday, five families asked me
to propose a marriage.

376
00:26:25,310 --> 00:26:26,490
I have eight families here.

377
00:26:26,640 --> 00:26:29,030
Don't you have two young ladies
ready for marriage?

378
00:26:29,030 --> 00:26:30,010
Do you?

379
00:26:40,960 --> 00:26:46,240
Ms. He. I have already presented the porcelain
vases you brought to His Lordship.

380
00:26:46,240 --> 00:26:47,340
Thank you, sir.

381
00:26:47,760 --> 00:26:49,620
What does His Lordship say?

382
00:26:51,760 --> 00:26:55,380
We have a distinguished guest today.
His Lordship is meeting him now.

383
00:26:55,790 --> 00:26:57,900
However, please rest assured, Ms. He.

384
00:26:58,030 --> 00:27:00,790
With such excellent porcelain,
His Lordship will surely agree

385
00:27:00,790 --> 00:27:02,330
to grant you some business permits

386
00:27:02,350 --> 00:27:03,900
to sell them in the various counties
of Beizhou.

387
00:27:05,510 --> 00:27:08,820
Please rest in the north room first
and wait for His Lordship to summon you.

388
00:27:11,760 --> 00:27:12,620
Thank you.

389
00:27:13,000 --> 00:27:13,840
Please.

390
00:27:20,830 --> 00:27:23,140
Cui Xingzhou called me a dog.

391
00:27:23,400 --> 00:27:28,540
And on my territory, he seizes by force,
commits crimes, and bullies men and women.

392
00:27:30,270 --> 00:27:32,060
If it were you, could you tolerate it?

393
00:27:33,790 --> 00:27:34,630
I could.

394
00:27:36,350 --> 00:27:37,730
I know you could.

395
00:27:38,160 --> 00:27:41,690
You two were inseparable in Zhenzhou.
You're his cunning partner.

396
00:27:41,690 --> 00:27:43,500
You canceled your engagement
before your wedding,

397
00:27:43,500 --> 00:27:44,840
and so did he.

398
00:27:44,850 --> 00:27:48,010
Anyone with eyes can see the relationship
between you two.

399
00:27:49,240 --> 00:27:50,140
Nonsense!

400
00:27:51,590 --> 00:27:52,650
How dare you!

401
00:27:53,000 --> 00:27:56,300
You're a mere marquis,
and you come in demanding I release him.

402
00:27:56,550 --> 00:27:59,250
And you offend me.
Aren't you afraid of dying in Beizhou?

403
00:27:59,510 --> 00:28:03,780
Fine, if you dare, we'll die in your Beizhou.

404
00:28:03,780 --> 00:28:05,480
Let's see if the Imperial Court
and my Zhenzhou army

405
00:28:05,500 --> 00:28:07,410
don't wipe you out completely.

406
00:28:08,200 --> 00:28:09,340
Farewell.

407
00:28:15,020 --> 00:28:19,100
(Lord Beizhou's Mansion)

408
00:28:28,440 --> 00:28:30,860
Isn't this the runaway young lady

409
00:28:32,870 --> 00:28:36,620
who made my family lose face and dignity?

410
00:28:39,440 --> 00:28:42,010
My lord, do you intend
to take me back to Zhenzhou?

411
00:28:42,400 --> 00:28:43,490
That is unnecessary.

412
00:28:45,590 --> 00:28:49,300
Ms. He, you ran quite far to avoid me.

413
00:28:50,270 --> 00:28:51,540
My lord, you jest.

414
00:28:51,790 --> 00:28:56,870
Merchants seek stability and livelihood.
I opened a kiln in Beizhou to make porcelain.

415
00:29:05,000 --> 00:29:06,730
Is this porcelain vase yours?

416
00:29:10,590 --> 00:29:12,310
Among all the vases I made,
this is the one

417
00:29:12,340 --> 00:29:14,070
and only item to present to Lord Beizhou.

418
00:29:14,070 --> 00:29:16,140
I hope to obtain
the ceramics merchant evidence of Beizhou.

419
00:29:16,590 --> 00:29:20,410
Unfortunately,
it was shattered by an esteemed guest.

420
00:29:24,870 --> 00:29:26,690
- It wasn't me.
- Then it must be Lord Beizhou.

421
00:29:27,110 --> 00:29:28,540
I heard from the steward

422
00:29:28,570 --> 00:29:30,270
that Lord Beizhou was
in a very good mood today.

423
00:29:30,270 --> 00:29:33,010
Why would he break a vase for no reason?
To hear the sound for amusement?

424
00:29:34,920 --> 00:29:37,690
He... he imprisoned Cui Xingzhou.

425
00:29:38,270 --> 00:29:39,580
I argued with him.

426
00:29:40,270 --> 00:29:41,110
He...

427
00:29:42,720 --> 00:29:44,160
He scolded me and Cui Xingzhou.

428
00:29:44,160 --> 00:29:45,730
Shouldn't you two be scolded?

429
00:29:47,310 --> 00:29:48,150
No.

430
00:29:49,550 --> 00:29:50,390
When...

431
00:29:52,550 --> 00:29:54,720
I... I just couldn't explain it clearly.

432
00:29:54,720 --> 00:29:55,780
Then don't.

433
00:29:58,680 --> 00:30:03,450
Sorry, it was me who broke it.

434
00:30:10,590 --> 00:30:11,730
Why should I take the blame?

435
00:30:12,500 --> 00:30:14,940
(Qiao Residence)
Slow down.

436
00:30:14,960 --> 00:30:15,910
It's a grand occasion.

437
00:30:15,910 --> 00:30:17,760
The Qiao family is marrying
off their daughter today.

438
00:30:17,780 --> 00:30:19,240
What a grand spectacle!

439
00:30:19,240 --> 00:30:20,540
Truly magnificent!

440
00:30:21,640 --> 00:30:23,410
The bridegroom is quite a handsome man.

441
00:30:23,760 --> 00:30:25,230
The Qiao family is really fortunate.

442
00:30:25,550 --> 00:30:26,930
Lift the sedan chair.

443
00:30:49,870 --> 00:30:51,350
Lord Huaiyang, you haven't eaten

444
00:30:51,370 --> 00:30:52,620
for several days, have you?

445
00:30:54,350 --> 00:30:55,190
Not hungry.

446
00:30:56,550 --> 00:30:59,250
Then it must be that the food in my mansion
doesn't suit your taste.

447
00:30:59,720 --> 00:31:02,540
I'll immediately have some dishes
from Zhenzhou prepared and sent over.

448
00:31:04,310 --> 00:31:05,150
No need.

449
00:31:08,830 --> 00:31:12,580
Lord Huaiyang, do you always
say two words at a time?

450
00:31:17,110 --> 00:31:19,450
Any other businesses, please?

451
00:31:21,510 --> 00:31:27,060
I have good news and bad news.
Which one do you want to hear first?

452
00:31:33,440 --> 00:31:35,010
As you said,

453
00:31:35,350 --> 00:31:40,900
Lord You indeed went to the capital
to meet the Emperor a few days ago.

454
00:31:43,790 --> 00:31:44,820
Is this the good news?

455
00:31:45,200 --> 00:31:46,040
No.

456
00:31:46,920 --> 00:31:51,820
Lord You encountered assassins
on his way back to Youzhou from the capital.

457
00:31:52,350 --> 00:31:55,380
However, when the assassins showed up,

458
00:31:55,410 --> 00:31:58,380
several secret guards appeared
to protect Lord You.

459
00:31:58,550 --> 00:32:00,920
They have safely escorted Lord You
back to his mansion.

460
00:32:00,920 --> 00:32:02,780
That's the good news.

461
00:32:05,110 --> 00:32:07,970
Those secret guards are all your people,
aren't they?

462
00:32:08,870 --> 00:32:12,410
You knew all along that someone
would try to assassinate Lord You.

463
00:32:14,550 --> 00:32:17,250
If Lord You died,

464
00:32:18,000 --> 00:32:21,920
you would have enough reason to kill me.

465
00:32:21,920 --> 00:32:25,540
At that time,
the Zhenzhou Army would march north.

466
00:32:25,760 --> 00:32:30,170
You and I, like the snipe and the clam,
would fight, and someone else would benefit.

467
00:32:32,270 --> 00:32:36,380
You mean someone is manipulating
all of this from behind the scenes?

468
00:32:38,000 --> 00:32:42,540
My lord, you appear to be fearless,

469
00:32:43,110 --> 00:32:47,410
but in reality, you are the most adept
at assessing the situation.

470
00:32:48,550 --> 00:32:52,200
After observing for a long time,
you naturally understand

471
00:32:52,200 --> 00:32:55,440
the general trend.

472
00:32:55,440 --> 00:32:58,650
Naturally, you can also
make the most appropriate decisions.

473
00:32:59,070 --> 00:33:02,930
But I just want to be a stable vassal lord.

474
00:33:03,310 --> 00:33:07,340
I don't want to get involved
in the court's intrigues and deceptions.

475
00:33:08,270 --> 00:33:12,490
My lord, you are just stalling me.

476
00:33:12,790 --> 00:33:14,780
I haven't promised you anything.

477
00:33:15,760 --> 00:33:18,690
Lord You is currently safe,
and you have no ill intentions.

478
00:33:19,310 --> 00:33:20,830
I can only grant you freedom.

479
00:33:20,830 --> 00:33:24,710
Listening to more would be of no benefit.

480
00:33:28,030 --> 00:33:28,870
Alright.

481
00:33:32,400 --> 00:33:37,950
Cui, why don't you ask me what the bad news is?

482
00:33:41,680 --> 00:33:44,210
The Qiao family is marrying off
a young lady today.

483
00:33:46,830 --> 00:33:48,410
It's her cousin, isn't it?

484
00:33:50,240 --> 00:33:53,140
No, no, that's completely wrong.

485
00:33:54,070 --> 00:34:00,170
The groom is not Mr. Su.
Master Qiao carefully selected Mr. Qian.

486
00:34:00,920 --> 00:34:04,870
He not only has a prosperous family background
and a handsome appearance,

487
00:34:04,870 --> 00:34:07,580
but he also is a promising scholar.

488
00:34:10,240 --> 00:34:12,540
Ms. Liu of the Qiao family

489
00:34:12,920 --> 00:34:16,170
can definitely be described
as extraordinarily beautiful.

490
00:34:16,640 --> 00:34:18,130
The people coming to propose marriage

491
00:34:18,160 --> 00:34:20,470
to the Qiao Mansion have practically
worn out their threshold.

492
00:34:20,470 --> 00:34:25,240
When Mr. Qian saw Ms. Liu,
he was completely captivated.

493
00:34:25,240 --> 00:34:27,520
He sincerely and earnestly
proposed several times.

494
00:34:27,520 --> 00:34:30,220
Master Qiao accepted it.

495
00:34:34,560 --> 00:34:35,700
She agreed just like that?

496
00:34:35,910 --> 00:34:38,130
It's the parental order
and the matchmaker's words.

497
00:34:38,160 --> 00:34:39,490
She has no right to disagree.

498
00:34:40,160 --> 00:34:42,730
I knew that the six rites
were proceeding smoothly,

499
00:34:42,750 --> 00:34:45,010
and it was done quickly.

500
00:34:46,760 --> 00:34:49,180
Given the time, the bridal sedan chair is...

501
00:34:50,680 --> 00:34:52,630
Stop. Let him go.

502
00:34:53,870 --> 00:34:54,780
You scared me.

503
00:34:54,780 --> 00:34:57,500
(Auspice and Fortune)

504
00:35:06,240 --> 00:35:08,910
Get down. You can't borrow this horse.

505
00:35:08,910 --> 00:35:12,450
This is a Ferghana horse
that I transported from Xizhou.

506
00:35:13,520 --> 00:35:17,340
This is a Ferghana horse
that even I'm reluctant to ride.

507
00:35:28,950 --> 00:35:29,850
Congratulations.

508
00:35:30,060 --> 00:35:30,900
Thank you.

509
00:35:31,780 --> 00:35:32,680
Congratulations.

510
00:35:34,650 --> 00:35:35,580
Congratulations.

511
00:35:37,260 --> 00:35:38,610
Congratulations.

512
00:35:38,700 --> 00:35:39,550
Congratulations.

513
00:35:39,550 --> 00:35:41,040
Thank you.

514
00:35:41,600 --> 00:35:42,440
Thank you.

515
00:35:47,800 --> 00:35:49,740
Who are you to dare
to disrupt the wedding procession

516
00:35:49,760 --> 00:35:51,310
on the street?

517
00:35:51,310 --> 00:35:52,340
What are you trying to do?

518
00:35:52,790 --> 00:35:54,700
Are you here to kidnap the bride?

519
00:35:55,200 --> 00:35:57,480
I am a recommended official
of the Qi Kingdom. I'll...

520
00:35:58,760 --> 00:36:01,340
I apologize for any offense. Please forgive me.

521
00:36:09,760 --> 00:36:10,900
I'm not here to kidnap the bride.

522
00:36:11,720 --> 00:36:15,130
I just have something to say
to the bride in the sedan chair.

523
00:36:17,760 --> 00:36:20,010
Bride, don't interfere.
Don't break the etiquette.

524
00:36:21,600 --> 00:36:23,660
Sir, stop making a scene.

525
00:36:23,790 --> 00:36:26,080
They're married with proper rites.
The six rites are complete.

526
00:36:26,080 --> 00:36:28,160
It must be mutual affection and true feelings.

527
00:36:28,160 --> 00:36:30,010
- What are you trying...
- Are you truly willing

528
00:36:31,040 --> 00:36:32,260
to marry this person?

529
00:36:32,790 --> 00:36:34,710
You rat, where did you come from?

530
00:36:34,910 --> 00:36:36,090
Someone, quickly drive him away.

531
00:36:41,470 --> 00:36:46,780
If you truly care for him and are willing
to spend your life with him, I bless you.

532
00:36:47,120 --> 00:36:51,220
But if you have even a moment of hesitation,
then come with me.

533
00:36:52,870 --> 00:36:53,820
Nonsense.

534
00:36:57,080 --> 00:36:58,010
Miantang.

535
00:36:59,910 --> 00:37:01,660
I am not Liu Miantang.

536
00:37:05,760 --> 00:37:08,660
If you continue to make a scene,
I will report you to the authorities.

537
00:37:08,990 --> 00:37:09,830
I'm leaving.

538
00:37:10,040 --> 00:37:10,880
I'm leaving.

539
00:37:11,040 --> 00:37:11,880
I'm leaving.

540
00:37:13,240 --> 00:37:14,080
Quickly leave.

541
00:37:14,560 --> 00:37:15,400
Leave.

542
00:37:17,470 --> 00:37:19,160
Lift the sedan chair.

543
00:37:19,160 --> 00:37:21,130
This person must have a problem with his mind.

544
00:37:21,240 --> 00:37:23,220
Indeed, he must have gone mad.

545
00:37:23,830 --> 00:37:24,930
Truly insane.

546
00:37:28,680 --> 00:37:29,820
Congratulations.

547
00:37:53,520 --> 00:37:55,380
That is Lord Huaiyang.

548
00:37:55,720 --> 00:37:56,560
Thank you, my lord.

549
00:38:03,240 --> 00:38:07,010
My lord, I've brought you tremendous good news.

550
00:38:07,350 --> 00:38:08,450
What good news?

551
00:38:09,080 --> 00:38:11,970
I came with the decree
of the Grand Empress Dowager.

552
00:38:12,120 --> 00:38:13,990
You have achieved military merit,

553
00:38:14,020 --> 00:38:15,900
and the Grand Empress Dowager
is greatly pleased.

554
00:38:16,160 --> 00:38:18,740
She intends to marry Princess Wuhua to you.

555
00:38:21,430 --> 00:38:24,300
Cui Xingzhou, Lord Huaiyang,
receive the decree.

556
00:38:27,080 --> 00:38:29,880
My lord, listen to the decree.

557
00:38:32,430 --> 00:38:35,070
Now, Princess Wuhua,
with her noble character

558
00:38:35,090 --> 00:38:37,740
and exceptional talents,

559
00:38:37,870 --> 00:38:39,510
is gentle, respectful,

560
00:38:39,530 --> 00:38:41,180
and possesses the qualities
of virtue and grace.

561
00:38:41,310 --> 00:38:47,470
With her gentle and virtuous nature,
she is in the prime of her youth.

562
00:38:47,470 --> 00:38:49,840
To avoid wasting her prime years,
the Office of the Imperial Clan

563
00:38:49,870 --> 00:38:52,490
is specially ordered
to select a suitable husband for her.

564
00:38:52,830 --> 00:38:55,020
It is heard that Cui Xingzhou,
Lord Huaiyang,

565
00:38:55,020 --> 00:38:56,700
is proficient in both
civil and military affairs,

566
00:38:56,720 --> 00:38:58,200
and his talents and virtues match hers.

567
00:38:58,200 --> 00:39:01,900
His loyalty and dedication to the country
make him a perfect match for the princess.

568
00:39:02,240 --> 00:39:03,520
It's a perfect match made by Heaven.

569
00:39:03,540 --> 00:39:05,870
The officials will choose an auspicious
date for the ceremony.

570
00:39:05,870 --> 00:39:08,220
The decree is to be carried out
by the appointed officials.

571
00:39:12,790 --> 00:39:14,820
My lord, receive the decree.

572
00:39:18,870 --> 00:39:21,450
Congratulations, my lord,
it's double happiness.

573
00:39:22,160 --> 00:39:24,660
My lord, you must be overjoyed.

574
00:39:25,870 --> 00:39:28,530
Before coming here,
I already met with Lord Beizhou.

575
00:39:28,790 --> 00:39:31,570
He said that your affairs
in Beizhou are finished.

576
00:39:31,720 --> 00:39:33,670
As long as you are willing,
he can send people

577
00:39:33,690 --> 00:39:35,560
to escort you out
of Beizhou at any time.

578
00:39:35,560 --> 00:39:41,090
Well, I... have other matters to attend to.

579
00:39:42,040 --> 00:39:44,590
Other matters?

580
00:39:44,620 --> 00:39:47,180
Are they more important
than the Grand Empress Dowager's decree?

581
00:39:47,350 --> 00:39:49,430
This audience with the Emperor
cannot be delayed.

582
00:39:49,430 --> 00:39:51,350
My lord,
it is better to pack up

583
00:39:51,380 --> 00:39:53,310
and set off for the capital
as soon as possible.

584
00:39:53,310 --> 00:39:55,700
Then I will take my leave first.

585
00:40:36,100 --> 00:40:42,980
(Auspice and Fortune)

586
00:40:44,270 --> 00:40:46,660
By the grace of Your Majesty,

587
00:40:46,690 --> 00:40:49,090
an Imperial Envoy has come to me
to bestow military honors upon me.

588
00:40:49,910 --> 00:40:55,410
In addition to this honor,
I hope to ask a favor for an old friend.

589
00:40:56,390 --> 00:41:01,300
With Your Majesty's favor,
this old friend will not be mistreated.

590
00:41:01,950 --> 00:41:05,090
In the future, when she gets married,
no one will dare to slight her.

591
00:41:12,950 --> 00:41:15,090
Seeking rewards for achievements.

592
00:41:15,950 --> 00:41:17,530
What a demeanor.

593
00:41:18,390 --> 00:41:20,490
Who does Cui Xingzhou think he is?

594
00:41:23,240 --> 00:41:27,380
If I want to reward Liu Miantang,
why do I need him to ask for it?

595
00:41:35,240 --> 00:41:36,130
Rise.

596
00:41:37,120 --> 00:41:37,960
Yes.

597
00:41:44,390 --> 00:41:46,970
How is the conferment of titles
for the imperial women and officials' wives?

598
00:41:47,950 --> 00:41:49,800
It was initially reviewed
by the Ministry of Rites,

599
00:41:49,820 --> 00:41:51,900
and the Hanlin Academy
is drafting the Imperial Edicts.

600
00:41:52,560 --> 00:41:54,610
Once Your Majesty approves them,

601
00:41:54,640 --> 00:41:56,900
they will be handed over to the Cabinet
for final writing and sealing.

602
00:41:59,080 --> 00:42:03,860
I want to bestow the title
of Commandery Princess upon Liu Miantang.

603
00:42:06,270 --> 00:42:08,510
In the Previous Dynasty,
there was a precedent

604
00:42:08,510 --> 00:42:10,600
for rewarding non-imperial women
who contributed to the throne

605
00:42:10,600 --> 00:42:12,080
with the title of Commandery Princess.

606
00:42:12,080 --> 00:42:13,930
If Your Majesty has made up your mind,
the Imperial Clan

607
00:42:13,950 --> 00:42:15,780
and the Ministry of Rites
should have no objections.

608
00:42:16,240 --> 00:42:17,610
However, the honorary title still

609
00:42:17,630 --> 00:42:19,010
needs Your Majesty's approval.

610
00:42:21,470 --> 00:42:22,410
Huaisang.

611
00:42:33,640 --> 00:42:34,570
Huaisang?

612
00:42:35,990 --> 00:42:39,610
Your Highness, what is the meaning
behind these two words?

613
00:42:39,830 --> 00:42:44,780
Huaisang evokes a sense of nostalgia,
reminiscent of one's homeland.

614
00:42:45,560 --> 00:42:50,450
His Majesty is trying to remind that wretch
not to forget their past.

615
00:42:54,310 --> 00:42:55,570
Take everything down.

616
00:42:55,680 --> 00:42:57,010
- Be careful.
- Yes.

617
00:43:01,310 --> 00:43:06,600
So this is the important matter you mentioned,
which I must attend.

618
00:43:06,600 --> 00:43:09,220
In two days, you will be leaving.

619
00:43:09,950 --> 00:43:12,680
Previously, I confined you to my residence.
It was quite offensive.

620
00:43:12,680 --> 00:43:15,300
I feel deeply regretful about it.

621
00:43:15,560 --> 00:43:20,260
Today, I invite you to go on an outing,
riding horses and shooting arrows.

622
00:43:20,720 --> 00:43:23,490
Consider it a farewell and an apology.

623
00:43:24,680 --> 00:43:27,050
You're so considerate, my lord.

624
00:43:50,340 --> 00:43:56,570
♪The boat drifts,
bringing back the sunset♪

625
00:43:57,570 --> 00:44:03,690
♪When we reunite, we still joke
about the cause and effect♪

626
00:44:04,680 --> 00:44:10,930
♪Who passed by, the crabapple
falls with a turn♪

627
00:44:12,060 --> 00:44:15,300
♪Loving rightly but choosing wrong♪

628
00:44:15,640 --> 00:44:20,220
♪With joys, sorrows, partings and reunions♪

629
00:44:20,820 --> 00:44:27,480
♪Everyone travels far, seeing clouds and snow♪

630
00:44:28,230 --> 00:44:31,600
♪Always hard to stay, yet easy to part♪

631
00:44:31,890 --> 00:44:35,220
♪Crossing spring waters and autumn trials♪

632
00:44:35,400 --> 00:44:42,170
♪A couple under the moonlight,
can stay together♪

633
00:44:42,550 --> 00:44:49,320
♪Long hidden in the eyes,
flickering in and out♪

634
00:44:49,820 --> 00:44:56,230
♪Let go of the flowers blooming
in the yard last night♪

635
00:44:57,070 --> 00:45:03,480
♪Let go of the waves in the stream
in half a lifetime♪

636
00:45:04,060 --> 00:45:10,680
♪Let those dust and chaos go on endlessly♪

637
00:45:11,480 --> 00:45:14,900
♪In this lifetime, my wish is to the vast sky♪

638
00:45:14,900 --> 00:45:20,000
♪There are many more♪

639
00:45:20,380 --> 00:45:27,100
♪Everyone travels far, seeing clouds and snow♪

640
00:45:27,670 --> 00:45:31,300
♪Always hard to stay, yet easy to part♪

641
00:45:31,300 --> 00:45:34,700
♪Crossing spring waters and autumn trials♪

642
00:45:34,700 --> 00:45:41,610
♪A couple under the moonlight,
can stay together♪

643
00:45:41,900 --> 00:45:48,750
♪Time flows as we dream through four seasons♪

644
00:45:49,120 --> 00:45:52,700
♪I wish to journey with you forever♪

645
00:45:52,700 --> 00:45:55,810
♪Year after year♪

646
00:45:57,540 --> 00:46:01,840
♪For many years to come♪