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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 33=

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How dare Cui Xingzhou

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treat our Lian family with such disrespect?

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Back in the day...

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Mother!

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- You!
- The Lian family has

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been known for integrity for generations.

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You tarnished

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the reputation we've upheld for so long!

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Father, please.

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Silence!

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And you!

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Just as the banquet ended,

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Cui Xingzhou spoke with me in private.

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As his uncle-in-law,

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I was harshly reprimanded.

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Why?

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Isn't it because you two dared

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to send those three women

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to his mansion to cause trouble?

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- Cause trouble?
- Mother.

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That vixen was just a mistress.

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Do you dare admit to the Consort Dowager

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that you arranged it?

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The joke's on you.

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Let alone you're just a relative.

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Even if you were the goddess,

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it's not your place to meddle

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in the affairs of the Princess of Huaiyang.

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The princess should have been Binglan.

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The Cui family owes us.

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Heavens.

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Over the years,

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I've shamelessly gone there

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to ask for favors

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and handed over recommendation letters.

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And you say the Cui family owes us?

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I can't even bring myself

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to say that word.

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How did you

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get the nerve to say it?

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Lian Hanshan,

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you usually keep it to yourself.

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What's gotten into you today?

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Are you drunk?

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Whose side are you even on?

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- I...
- Enough, stop arguing.

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Father,

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instead of venting your anger,

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why don't you tell us

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what my cousin

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said to you?

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Xingzhou said

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that since there is no engagement,

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we should not

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visit their home uninvited

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as the futures of our younger generation

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are in his hands.

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He wouldn't dare.

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I'm going to see my sister and reason with her.

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He also said

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that if the younger generation isn't enough,

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he'll add mine to the mix

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and drive the Lian family
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Mother.

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From the Beizhou Escort Agency

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to the Lingquan Town's Yushao Porcelain Shop,

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and now to the Mansion of Lord Huaiyang,

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within just a few months,

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you have accomplished

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what others couldn't

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in a lifetime.

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I don't know

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whether to say you've had it tough

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or that you are

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truly remarkable.

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Regardless of what you think,

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you spared me from embarrassment

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in the front hall.

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Thank you for your kindness.

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What else could I do?

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You're the one Xingzhou has chosen.

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Even if not for you,

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I must consider the family's reputation.

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Today, I finally understand

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that his words

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were to silence me.

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But should you truly become the Princess,

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things won't be as simple

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as you imagine.

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Greetings, Consort Dowager.

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I pay my respects to the Princess.

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Now that you're here,

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you should stay in the mansion.

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Since you're marrying into our family,

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staying in Lingquan Town

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would bring disgrace to us.

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This is Madam Wang,

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experienced from the palace

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who has trained many noble ladies.

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She was granted permission
to leave the palace this year,

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and I have specially invited her for you

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to learn from her.

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Xingzhou has done so much for you.

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You must do your best

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to live up to him

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and this family.

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Thank you, Consort Dowager.

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Just as I expected,

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once you come here, there's no going back.

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Had I known this,

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I would have stayed in Lingquan.

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Before we get married,

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we should keep a distance.

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There are many in the mansion who gossip.

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Even if you don't care,

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I must

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protect my reputation.

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You've learned quickly,

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picking up things as you go.

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Why do I feel like I'm marrying Madam Wang?

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If that's the case,

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remember this lesson well.

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Don't disappoint Mother or me.

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Cui Xingzhou,

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are you out of your mind?

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How did I do today?

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Does it deserve a commendation

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from the Princess?

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My Lord.

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Mother.

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Xingzhou,

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what urgent matter

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brings you here at this late hour?

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There's something

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I must report to Mother.

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Mother.

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Xingzhou.

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Are you also getting married?

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I called Xingdi here.

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Prince Lu has rebelled.

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The Emperor has ordered me

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to march east immediately
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Xingzhou,

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you can't go.

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Just say

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you're ill.

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Why should you get involved

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in the Liu family's dispute?

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Mother,

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I must go quell the uprising.

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If not, other vassal lords will rise up,

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and the court will be thrown into chaos.

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If I disobey the order,

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I'll be guilty of the same crime as Prince Lu.

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Mother,

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please have some rest.

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I need to speak with Xingdi.

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I'll explain everything to you later.

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Don't go risk your life, Xingzhou.

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I won't.

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Ma'am,

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please send my mother back.

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All right. Let's go, Consort Dowager.

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- Let's go.
- Worry not, Mother.

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Let's go.

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Xingzhou,

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why did you want me here?

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What do you need me to do?

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I want to entrust

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the Mansion of Lord Huaiyang to you.

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This battle is more dangerous than any before.

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If I fall in battle,

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you shall become Lord Huaiyang.

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Why me, a cripple?

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Even though you're constrained,

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you are fair

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and generous.

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I trust only you.

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Fine.

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I shall guard the mansion for you.

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But you must promise me

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you'll return safe.

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I'm looking forward to your wedding.

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Great Deities,

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protect my son Xingzhou.

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May he return safely

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and cause little bloodshed.

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If he returns to Zhenzhou unharmed,

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I shall offer

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daily incense and prayers,

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devoutly serving the Dao.

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Guilty.

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Guilty.

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Greetings, Mother.

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You're leaving tomorrow,

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so don't linger here.

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Go spend more time with her.

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I can't help

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but worry about you, Mother.

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That's why I've come to pay my respects.

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You've never

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said such things to me before.

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Did she teach you this?

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Of course not.

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I feel guilty.

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I rarely have time

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to be with you, Mother.

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I even missed your birthday

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while I was in Beizhou.

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Now, when Lord Zhennan's family

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is celebrating,

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I'm too busy

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with military duties

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to join you.

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If you truly feel this way,

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then fine.

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But recently,

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you've been extra attentive,

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serving me and bringing me tea

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like a child.

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Are you not afraid

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that I might spit out
the tea you serve me?

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You won't.

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Are you so uneasy

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about Liu Miantang?

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If she knows her place,

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I'll naturally care for her

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as my daughter-in-law.

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Could you care for her

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just a bit more, Mother?

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What do you mean?

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I mean,

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could you care for her

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just a bit more?

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Don't even think about it.

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This is a family heirloom.

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But it's also the heirloom

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for the future princesses, isn't it?

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We've already signed the marriage certificate.

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Once the six rites are completed,

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I shall give it to her.

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Mother.

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There's no need to say more.

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Back then,

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your grandmother

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didn't give me the token

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until I entered the bridal chamber.

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I was

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the legitimate daughter of the Count,

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yet she is only a princess.

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How could she break the rules?

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In that case,

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I'll just have to stay a few more days

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and complete the marriage ceremony.

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What did you say?

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Mother, you need

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to follow the rules, then.

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I understand

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that it's not your fault.

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I can only blame myself

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for being so suspicious.

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I must see her having this token

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before I can set my mind at ease

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and go to battle.

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If I don't,

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I'll be guilty

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of delaying

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military orders.

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So I'll bear that responsibility.

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Where are you going?

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I'm going to issue an order

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to delay my departure.

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No, you're not.

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I shall

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give it to her.

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Thank you,

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Mother.

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00:12:52,910 --> 00:12:54,860
And thanks to the Great Deities

292
00:12:55,600 --> 00:12:56,530
for their blessing.

293
00:13:01,240 --> 00:13:02,080
Mother,

294
00:13:02,600 --> 00:13:03,530
I am determined

295
00:13:03,720 --> 00:13:05,740
to return safely.

296
00:13:31,360 --> 00:13:33,410
I just sent Madam Wang away.

297
00:13:34,720 --> 00:13:37,140
Mother has brought you an instructor,

298
00:13:37,310 --> 00:13:38,770
so I had to come and check on you.

299
00:13:40,000 --> 00:13:42,050
But you look good.

300
00:13:42,510 --> 00:13:44,050
It doesn't seem like you had a hard time.

301
00:13:44,360 --> 00:13:45,720
It's only been a day and a night.

302
00:13:45,720 --> 00:13:46,860
What are you talking about?

303
00:13:47,150 --> 00:13:48,770
Move aside. I need to study.

304
00:13:49,360 --> 00:13:50,530
Study what?

305
00:13:51,000 --> 00:13:52,520
Madam Wang's lessons are just about scaring you

306
00:13:52,520 --> 00:13:55,020
with the power of those noble families.

307
00:13:55,600 --> 00:13:56,860
There's no harm in learning.

308
00:13:56,860 --> 00:13:59,100
At the very least, I won't call someone
by the wrong name and offend them.

309
00:13:59,510 --> 00:14:00,550
Do you know

310
00:14:00,550 --> 00:14:02,900
how many cousins you have in Zhenzhou,

311
00:14:03,150 --> 00:14:04,530
according to these family relations?

312
00:14:05,080 --> 00:14:06,480
One hundred and forty-seven.

313
00:14:06,480 --> 00:14:08,930
No. They're all distant relatives.

314
00:14:09,150 --> 00:14:11,020
But they're sure to mention it.

315
00:14:11,600 --> 00:14:12,470
What will you do

316
00:14:12,470 --> 00:14:14,020
if a cousin comes to greet you happily,

317
00:14:14,150 --> 00:14:16,020
and you can't remember his name?

318
00:14:17,360 --> 00:14:19,290
I'd just ask his name directly.

319
00:14:19,960 --> 00:14:21,140
Then I'd follow up by saying,

320
00:14:21,720 --> 00:14:23,570
"Of course, I know your name.

321
00:14:23,790 --> 00:14:25,500
I'm asking

322
00:14:26,030 --> 00:14:27,770
to make it seem more intimate."

323
00:14:27,960 --> 00:14:28,900
Cunning.

324
00:14:29,120 --> 00:14:30,690
That's called wisdom.

325
00:14:34,150 --> 00:14:35,310
As long as I don't

326
00:14:35,310 --> 00:14:37,220
have over a hundred female cousins.

327
00:14:38,760 --> 00:14:40,690
I want to discuss something with you.

328
00:14:41,670 --> 00:14:42,900
This battle

329
00:14:43,080 --> 00:14:44,520
will be far more treacherous

330
00:14:44,520 --> 00:14:45,360
than the letters suggest.

331
00:14:45,480 --> 00:14:46,840
There will be many undercurrents.

332
00:14:46,840 --> 00:14:48,760
- So?
- So this time,

333
00:14:48,760 --> 00:14:49,640
my military dispensary

334
00:14:49,640 --> 00:14:50,930
will be larger than last time.

335
00:14:52,430 --> 00:14:55,030
I'll organize a women's battalion

336
00:14:55,030 --> 00:14:56,340
to follow the vanguard.

337
00:14:56,630 --> 00:14:57,720
If we win, we'll cook soup.

338
00:14:57,720 --> 00:14:58,810
If we lose, we'll go back to the front.

339
00:14:59,200 --> 00:15:00,360
We can sing

340
00:15:00,360 --> 00:15:02,650
The Magpie Bridge Immortal
on the battlefield.

341
00:15:02,760 --> 00:15:04,550
"If love between both lasts for aye..."

342
00:15:04,550 --> 00:15:05,740
Liu Miantang.

343
00:15:08,080 --> 00:15:09,530
These are things you don't want,

344
00:15:11,600 --> 00:15:12,570
and neither do I.

345
00:15:13,000 --> 00:15:14,260
I will stay in Zhenzhou.

346
00:15:18,790 --> 00:15:19,690
I know

347
00:15:20,000 --> 00:15:21,740
what you are about to say.

348
00:15:22,790 --> 00:15:24,690
The uprising in Dongzhou
happened swiftly

349
00:15:24,960 --> 00:15:26,450
and is near Huizhou.

350
00:15:26,790 --> 00:15:28,380
You're not wrong, honey.

351
00:15:29,200 --> 00:15:31,050
With the Lord of Zhenzhou
leading the troops away,

352
00:15:31,510 --> 00:15:34,260
villains will take the chance to cause trouble.

353
00:15:34,790 --> 00:15:36,480
I am your Princess of Huaiyang.

354
00:15:36,480 --> 00:15:37,810
I will stay here

355
00:15:37,960 --> 00:15:39,290
and defend Zhenzhou in your stead.

356
00:15:41,720 --> 00:15:43,380
I know that your informants

357
00:15:43,910 --> 00:15:44,880
are everywhere

358
00:15:44,880 --> 00:15:46,690
in the six surrounding counties,

359
00:15:48,120 --> 00:15:49,310
and nothing

360
00:15:49,310 --> 00:15:51,020
escapes your notice.

361
00:15:51,240 --> 00:15:52,930
- You flatter me.
- But,

362
00:15:54,080 --> 00:15:55,170
no matter how far your eyes can see,

363
00:15:55,720 --> 00:15:57,380
when watching over Zhenzhou,

364
00:15:57,960 --> 00:15:59,530
you must also take care of yourself.

365
00:16:02,880 --> 00:16:03,740
Come home safe.

366
00:16:08,960 --> 00:16:09,800
I will.

367
00:16:40,660 --> 00:16:45,140
(Zhenzhou)

368
00:17:05,030 --> 00:17:05,870
My Lord,

369
00:17:06,000 --> 00:17:06,860
the troops are ready,

370
00:17:07,070 --> 00:17:07,930
awaiting your command.

371
00:17:15,720 --> 00:17:17,110
Soldiers, heed my command.

372
00:17:17,110 --> 00:17:18,010
At your service.

373
00:17:18,270 --> 00:17:19,860
- March.
- Aye.

374
00:17:28,460 --> 00:17:35,460
(Zhenzhou)

375
00:17:49,110 --> 00:17:49,950
Lord Zhao,

376
00:17:50,270 --> 00:17:51,140
Prince Lu has rebelled.

377
00:17:51,640 --> 00:17:52,590
My Lord has been ordered

378
00:17:52,590 --> 00:17:53,900
to suppress the rebellion

379
00:17:54,160 --> 00:17:55,490
and sent me to inform you.

380
00:17:56,640 --> 00:17:57,480
Very well.

381
00:18:07,030 --> 00:18:08,540
Is there any news from Zhenzhou?

382
00:18:10,200 --> 00:18:11,250
Prince Lu has rebelled,

383
00:18:11,480 --> 00:18:13,380
and Lord Huaiyang has
been ordered to lead the troops.

384
00:18:17,970 --> 00:18:18,930
What are you worrying about?

385
00:18:21,240 --> 00:18:22,650
I'm worried that the string might go loose,

386
00:18:22,920 --> 00:18:24,000
and the porcelain will shatter.

387
00:18:24,000 --> 00:18:24,900
Don't worry.

388
00:18:25,350 --> 00:18:28,110
With me, the hereditary
Grain Supervisor of Zhenzhou,

389
00:18:28,110 --> 00:18:28,950
nothing will break.

390
00:18:31,200 --> 00:18:32,490
Are you going to war?

391
00:18:37,590 --> 00:18:38,430
Finally,

392
00:18:38,870 --> 00:18:41,100
you're saying something sweet to me.

393
00:18:43,720 --> 00:18:44,650
So,

394
00:18:47,070 --> 00:18:48,170
are you going?

395
00:18:50,350 --> 00:18:51,190
No.

396
00:18:52,160 --> 00:18:53,010
Besides,

397
00:18:53,350 --> 00:18:54,760
if I did go,

398
00:18:54,760 --> 00:18:55,820
and the porcelain broke,

399
00:18:56,760 --> 00:18:58,510
wouldn't I be extorted

400
00:18:58,510 --> 00:18:59,790
by a certain long-faced shopkeeper?

401
00:19:00,960 --> 00:19:02,400
Stop joking.

402
00:19:02,400 --> 00:19:03,490
Who would hold you responsible?

403
00:19:03,920 --> 00:19:04,860
Wait.

404
00:19:05,160 --> 00:19:06,060
What do you mean

405
00:19:06,440 --> 00:19:07,760
- by long-faced?
- I can find you a mirror

406
00:19:07,760 --> 00:19:08,860
so you can see for yourself.

407
00:19:08,860 --> 00:19:15,700
(Ceremonial Rites)

408
00:19:25,510 --> 00:19:26,350
Consort Dowager.

409
00:19:39,110 --> 00:19:39,950
On your knees.

410
00:19:46,480 --> 00:19:47,650
Aren't you going to ask

411
00:19:48,240 --> 00:19:50,010
why I'm making you kneel?

412
00:19:51,640 --> 00:19:53,650
You are my future mother-in-law.

413
00:19:53,790 --> 00:19:55,170
It is only right

414
00:19:55,170 --> 00:19:56,680
that a mother teaches her children the rules.

415
00:19:56,680 --> 00:19:58,010
I accept with sincerity.

416
00:20:00,640 --> 00:20:01,480
From now on,

417
00:20:01,480 --> 00:20:03,010
you are a part of the mansion.

418
00:20:04,200 --> 00:20:06,490
So remark my words today.

419
00:20:12,030 --> 00:20:12,920
This is the heirloom

420
00:20:12,920 --> 00:20:15,340
of the Mansion of Lord Huaiyang.

421
00:20:16,440 --> 00:20:19,100
Every Princess of Huaiyang has worn it.

422
00:20:19,790 --> 00:20:21,640
Many noble ladies

423
00:20:21,640 --> 00:20:23,730
have longed for it in vain.

424
00:20:30,590 --> 00:20:31,430
Today,

425
00:20:32,070 --> 00:20:34,170
I am passing it to you.

426
00:20:37,110 --> 00:20:37,950
Mother.

427
00:20:38,760 --> 00:20:40,100
It's too early to call me that.

428
00:20:41,550 --> 00:20:42,820
Thank you, Consort Dowager.

429
00:20:43,480 --> 00:20:45,300
Since you are about
to marry into the Cui family,

430
00:20:45,480 --> 00:20:47,140
you should broaden your horizons.

431
00:20:48,590 --> 00:20:49,690
Open it and have a look.

432
00:20:54,070 --> 00:20:56,140
But don't be too surprised.

433
00:21:01,480 --> 00:21:02,320
How is it?

434
00:21:03,870 --> 00:21:05,650
This hairpin may look

435
00:21:07,680 --> 00:21:08,650
simple.

436
00:21:09,310 --> 00:21:11,340
It's an ancient piece of jewelry.

437
00:21:12,220 --> 00:21:13,060
Your vision

438
00:21:13,680 --> 00:21:16,140
is still too narrow.

439
00:21:17,000 --> 00:21:18,010
Moyao,

440
00:21:18,870 --> 00:21:19,730
close the door

441
00:21:20,270 --> 00:21:21,250
and put out the candles.

442
00:21:21,440 --> 00:21:22,280
Yes, ma'am.

443
00:21:38,790 --> 00:21:40,030
Now you understand

444
00:21:40,030 --> 00:21:41,970
what it means to be an heirloom, don't you?

445
00:21:46,270 --> 00:21:47,540
A night-glowing pearl hairpin?

446
00:21:48,350 --> 00:21:49,930
I didn't expect

447
00:21:50,510 --> 00:21:51,450
the Consort Dowager

448
00:21:51,680 --> 00:21:53,650
to give it away so easily.

449
00:21:54,920 --> 00:21:56,930
I told you we should go today,

450
00:21:57,240 --> 00:21:58,920
but you insisted on taking things slowly.

451
00:21:58,920 --> 00:22:00,100
What were you thinking?

452
00:22:00,720 --> 00:22:01,560
No.

453
00:22:02,270 --> 00:22:03,450
It must have been my cousin

454
00:22:03,830 --> 00:22:05,300
who pressured Aunt to give it to her.

455
00:22:06,760 --> 00:22:07,820
I rarely

456
00:22:08,000 --> 00:22:10,100
get to see that hairpin.

457
00:22:10,400 --> 00:22:12,580
That little wretch got it for nothing.

458
00:22:16,110 --> 00:22:18,580
Could it be that I was too greedy?

459
00:22:21,200 --> 00:22:22,040
Binglan,

460
00:22:22,790 --> 00:22:25,060
all of this should have been yours.

461
00:22:26,110 --> 00:22:27,350
I've worked hard

462
00:22:27,350 --> 00:22:28,690
to raise you,

463
00:22:29,160 --> 00:22:30,520
teaching you

464
00:22:30,520 --> 00:22:31,640
and instructing you

465
00:22:31,640 --> 00:22:33,540
as befits a Princess.

466
00:22:34,680 --> 00:22:37,110
Why should a mistress come in

467
00:22:37,110 --> 00:22:38,780
and take away your future?

468
00:22:41,760 --> 00:22:43,450
But now that things are set,

469
00:22:44,200 --> 00:22:45,690
what could I do?

470
00:22:51,960 --> 00:22:53,620
Weren't you going to discuss war strategies?

471
00:22:54,480 --> 00:22:56,140
Why did you bring me here?

472
00:22:56,790 --> 00:22:58,650
I heard from the Empress

473
00:22:58,790 --> 00:23:00,510
that His Majesty has lost his appetite

474
00:23:00,510 --> 00:23:02,380
due to the rebellion of Prince Lu in Dongzhou.

475
00:23:03,030 --> 00:23:04,970
As your father-in-law,

476
00:23:05,200 --> 00:23:06,780
I am deeply concerned.

477
00:23:07,000 --> 00:23:08,030
So...

478
00:23:08,030 --> 00:23:09,100
So

479
00:23:09,720 --> 00:23:11,410
you took me here for a walk.

480
00:23:11,680 --> 00:23:12,520
No.

481
00:23:12,590 --> 00:23:14,300
How could I dare

482
00:23:14,440 --> 00:23:16,060
waste Your Majesty's time?

483
00:23:21,720 --> 00:23:23,690
Where is that music coming from?

484
00:23:42,060 --> 00:23:47,780
(Tranquil Flow)

485
00:23:48,720 --> 00:23:50,540
This... this girl...

486
00:23:52,030 --> 00:23:53,250
Your Majesty, please don't be angry.

487
00:23:53,400 --> 00:23:55,900
This is my fourth daughter, Xuelu.

488
00:23:56,310 --> 00:23:57,970
I apologize

489
00:23:58,440 --> 00:24:00,140
for disturbing you, Your Majesty.

490
00:24:06,680 --> 00:24:07,730
Be careful with that.

491
00:24:09,070 --> 00:24:10,100
Lift it higher.

492
00:24:14,550 --> 00:24:15,780
Your Highness,

493
00:24:16,200 --> 00:24:17,860
everything has been moved in.

494
00:24:25,960 --> 00:24:28,060
Xuelu greets the Empress.

495
00:24:31,550 --> 00:24:32,860
You sure have a taste for delicacies.

496
00:24:33,920 --> 00:24:35,680
The Deer Calls cakes we used to make at home

497
00:24:35,680 --> 00:24:36,970
never made it to your courtyard.

498
00:24:37,550 --> 00:24:39,300
If you miss that taste,

499
00:24:39,550 --> 00:24:41,730
I shall often make them for you from now on.

500
00:24:45,200 --> 00:24:46,970
How long do you plan

501
00:24:48,160 --> 00:24:49,340
to stay in the palace with me?

502
00:24:49,680 --> 00:24:50,860
Let me make arrangements.

503
00:24:53,070 --> 00:24:55,040
I only know that both His Majesty

504
00:24:55,040 --> 00:24:56,110
and Father were very happy today.

505
00:24:56,110 --> 00:24:57,640
I mentioned that I missed my sister

506
00:24:57,640 --> 00:24:59,860
and wanted to visit the Imperial Garden
and Baojun Garden,

507
00:25:00,160 --> 00:25:01,550
and His Majesty agreed.

508
00:25:01,550 --> 00:25:02,620
There's no set time limit.

509
00:25:03,870 --> 00:25:05,030
Father said

510
00:25:05,030 --> 00:25:06,550
that since I'm visiting my sister,

511
00:25:06,550 --> 00:25:07,690
I can stay as long as I want.

512
00:25:09,510 --> 00:25:10,900
Actually,

513
00:25:11,310 --> 00:25:13,010
there's no need to go out.

514
00:25:16,720 --> 00:25:18,900
This Chonghua Palace

515
00:25:19,200 --> 00:25:20,340
was very quiet before.

516
00:25:22,870 --> 00:25:24,140
With my help,

517
00:25:24,400 --> 00:25:25,870
His Majesty will visit more often,

518
00:25:25,870 --> 00:25:27,100
and it will be livelier.

519
00:25:34,680 --> 00:25:35,580
How is it?

520
00:25:38,160 --> 00:25:40,340
It truly is a rare treasure.

521
00:25:43,310 --> 00:25:45,140
But there's a hint of an herbal scent.

522
00:25:46,760 --> 00:25:47,780
An herbal scent?

523
00:25:51,310 --> 00:25:52,870
If I'm not mistaken,

524
00:25:52,870 --> 00:25:54,040
you rushed back

525
00:25:54,040 --> 00:25:54,930
this time

526
00:25:55,160 --> 00:25:56,680
to bring your new porcelain

527
00:25:56,680 --> 00:25:58,620
to participate in the imperial selection,
didn't you?

528
00:26:00,400 --> 00:26:01,790
This year is unlike any other.

529
00:26:01,790 --> 00:26:03,140
Thing are different.

530
00:26:03,140 --> 00:26:04,720
The porcelain merchants in Lingquan Town

531
00:26:04,720 --> 00:26:06,140
are all preparing urgently.

532
00:26:08,240 --> 00:26:09,510
I'm not intended

533
00:26:09,510 --> 00:26:10,540
to compete with them.

534
00:26:11,020 --> 00:26:12,250
I'm participating in the selection

535
00:26:12,720 --> 00:26:14,620
just to earn my father's recognition.

536
00:26:15,160 --> 00:26:16,390
If I can gain his approval

537
00:26:16,390 --> 00:26:17,780
from the bottom of his heart,

538
00:26:18,790 --> 00:26:20,140
it will all be worth it.

539
00:26:22,480 --> 00:26:23,490
What if I told you

540
00:26:24,590 --> 00:26:26,210
that the He family is sure to lose this time?

541
00:26:28,830 --> 00:26:30,210
I know that His Majesty dislikes

542
00:26:30,400 --> 00:26:31,680
the intricate and elaborate designs

543
00:26:31,680 --> 00:26:32,860
of Lingquan's celadon.

544
00:26:33,240 --> 00:26:34,720
The replacement of imperial tribute items

545
00:26:34,720 --> 00:26:36,060
is only a matter of time.

546
00:26:36,240 --> 00:26:37,080
Moreover,

547
00:26:37,080 --> 00:26:38,520
officials from the Ministry of Revenue have

548
00:26:38,520 --> 00:26:39,870
already arrived in Lingquan Town,

549
00:26:39,870 --> 00:26:41,300
which is quite telling.

550
00:26:42,400 --> 00:26:44,000
If Lingquan's celadon

551
00:26:44,000 --> 00:26:45,580
loses its status as an imperial tribute,

552
00:26:46,160 --> 00:26:48,620
the He family's generational foundation

553
00:26:48,760 --> 00:26:50,210
as royal merchants will be shaken.

554
00:26:52,160 --> 00:26:53,000
Fortunately,

555
00:26:53,480 --> 00:26:54,440
I have

556
00:26:54,440 --> 00:26:56,680
some black-bodied celadon
that can be presented for selection.

557
00:27:00,590 --> 00:27:02,970
These are the fruits of your hard work.

558
00:27:03,510 --> 00:27:04,650
Are you willing

559
00:27:05,160 --> 00:27:06,100
to give them up so easily?

560
00:27:06,920 --> 00:27:08,060
I'm part of the He family anyway.

561
00:27:08,720 --> 00:27:10,510
I can't compete with them

562
00:27:10,510 --> 00:27:12,450
during such a critical time,

563
00:27:12,760 --> 00:27:14,260
especially when the trade guild is in crisis.

564
00:27:15,260 --> 00:27:16,790
Your willingness to put aside past grievances

565
00:27:16,790 --> 00:27:18,000
and help your father and brothers

566
00:27:18,200 --> 00:27:19,650
out of loyalty is truly touching,

567
00:27:19,790 --> 00:27:21,450
even to an outsider like me.

568
00:27:22,590 --> 00:27:24,640
But do you think they will

569
00:27:24,640 --> 00:27:25,690
appreciate your kindness?

570
00:27:29,830 --> 00:27:31,480
In the past,

571
00:27:31,480 --> 00:27:32,900
they took your efforts for granted,

572
00:27:33,310 --> 00:27:35,650
belittling you because you're a woman.

573
00:27:36,400 --> 00:27:38,620
If this time brings about a change,

574
00:27:39,110 --> 00:27:41,170
it might not be a bad thing.

575
00:27:42,870 --> 00:27:45,200
But if they remain unrepentant

576
00:27:45,200 --> 00:27:46,490
and even become more excessive,

577
00:27:47,480 --> 00:27:48,520
I hope

578
00:27:48,520 --> 00:27:49,820
you'll think more about yourself.

579
00:27:50,480 --> 00:27:51,780
As a woman,

580
00:27:52,590 --> 00:27:53,780
it's crucial to rely

581
00:27:54,350 --> 00:27:55,690
on what you own

582
00:27:56,590 --> 00:27:58,300
for your well-being.

583
00:28:05,720 --> 00:28:06,820
Lord Jiang,

584
00:28:07,510 --> 00:28:08,410
you've traveled a long way

585
00:28:08,680 --> 00:28:10,210
on behalf of the Ministry of Revenue

586
00:28:10,960 --> 00:28:12,970
to oversee the imperial tribute selection.

587
00:28:13,310 --> 00:28:16,170
It must have been quite exhausting.

588
00:28:16,440 --> 00:28:18,070
Allow me to offer you a toast.

589
00:28:18,070 --> 00:28:19,640
Come, let's toast to Lord Jiang.

590
00:28:19,640 --> 00:28:20,640
A toast to Lord Jiang.

591
00:28:20,640 --> 00:28:21,860
- Lord Jiang.
- Mr. He.

592
00:28:22,030 --> 00:28:22,870
Drink up.

593
00:28:23,720 --> 00:28:24,560
I know

594
00:28:24,760 --> 00:28:25,970
what you're going to ask.

595
00:28:27,440 --> 00:28:28,490
It's just

596
00:28:31,350 --> 00:28:33,480
I feel sorry

597
00:28:33,480 --> 00:28:34,320
for Lingquan's celadon.

598
00:28:35,160 --> 00:28:36,780
I'm afraid there's no hope

599
00:28:36,920 --> 00:28:37,820
for it being selected

600
00:28:38,110 --> 00:28:39,380
as the imperial tribute this year.

601
00:28:40,310 --> 00:28:41,550
Without being selected,

602
00:28:41,550 --> 00:28:43,580
business will be tough in the future.

603
00:28:46,920 --> 00:28:47,760
Lord Jiang,

604
00:28:48,790 --> 00:28:50,030
what do you mean?

605
00:28:50,030 --> 00:28:51,020
The He's porcelain has always

606
00:28:51,020 --> 00:28:53,970
been the first choice for imperial tribute.

607
00:28:54,920 --> 00:28:56,780
Times have changed.

608
00:28:57,240 --> 00:28:59,010
His Majesty now favors simplicity

609
00:28:59,400 --> 00:29:02,010
and detests ornate celadon.

610
00:29:02,160 --> 00:29:04,560
He has grown to despise

611
00:29:04,560 --> 00:29:06,790
anything that's overly luxurious
or ostentatious.

612
00:29:06,790 --> 00:29:08,210
The pieces in the palace

613
00:29:08,920 --> 00:29:10,010
have already been put away.

614
00:29:10,350 --> 00:29:11,190
That…

615
00:29:11,550 --> 00:29:12,620
that can't be right.

616
00:29:13,640 --> 00:29:14,480
Then,

617
00:29:15,270 --> 00:29:18,860
what kind of things does His Majesty prefer?

618
00:29:20,240 --> 00:29:23,140
He prefers items that are simple and serene.

619
00:29:24,030 --> 00:29:24,870
However,

620
00:29:25,030 --> 00:29:27,010
the items used in the palace

621
00:29:27,160 --> 00:29:28,070
must still possess

622
00:29:28,070 --> 00:29:30,100
an elegant and dignified charm.

623
00:29:31,110 --> 00:29:32,860
It's quite a dilemma for me as well.

624
00:29:33,200 --> 00:29:34,920
This year's porcelain selection

625
00:29:34,920 --> 00:29:36,380
is likely to be a difficult one.

626
00:29:37,480 --> 00:29:38,860
Not just for your kilns,

627
00:29:39,110 --> 00:29:40,550
but for those

628
00:29:40,550 --> 00:29:42,380
from other regions as well.

629
00:29:43,160 --> 00:29:44,000
Well,

630
00:29:44,550 --> 00:29:45,390
it's...

631
00:29:46,720 --> 00:29:47,560
This is...

632
00:29:47,720 --> 00:29:49,510
What are we going to do?

633
00:29:49,510 --> 00:29:50,510
This shall be a big problem.

634
00:29:50,510 --> 00:29:51,930
Lord Jiang, it's been a long time.

635
00:29:52,160 --> 00:29:53,270
He Zhen

636
00:29:53,270 --> 00:29:54,450
greets you.

637
00:29:55,240 --> 00:29:56,860
Greetings, Miss He.

638
00:29:57,310 --> 00:29:58,150
Zhen,

639
00:29:59,240 --> 00:30:00,490
why are you here?

640
00:30:01,310 --> 00:30:02,240
You…

641
00:30:02,240 --> 00:30:03,620
I just returned from the kiln.

642
00:30:04,000 --> 00:30:05,520
The black-bodied celadon from the new kiln

643
00:30:05,520 --> 00:30:06,450
is finished.

644
00:30:06,960 --> 00:30:08,790
I hurried back to town

645
00:30:08,790 --> 00:30:10,170
to show it to Lord Jiang.

646
00:30:11,590 --> 00:30:12,970
Black-bodied celadon.

647
00:30:28,680 --> 00:30:29,620
Wonderful.

648
00:30:30,830 --> 00:30:32,300
Absolutely wonderful.

649
00:30:36,400 --> 00:30:37,240
Great.

650
00:30:39,150 --> 00:30:40,300
There's hope now.

651
00:30:40,300 --> 00:30:41,170
Indeed.

652
00:30:42,660 --> 00:30:49,660
(Mansion of Lord Zhennan)

653
00:30:52,200 --> 00:30:53,040
My Lord.

654
00:30:53,440 --> 00:30:54,280
My Lord,

655
00:30:55,310 --> 00:30:57,620
you've finally returned.

656
00:30:58,030 --> 00:30:59,160
I've just returned to Zhenzhou

657
00:30:59,160 --> 00:31:00,000
and must see my mother.

658
00:31:00,000 --> 00:31:00,860
I'm not seeing guests.

659
00:31:01,310 --> 00:31:02,150
My Lord,

660
00:31:02,640 --> 00:31:04,100
are you still angry?

661
00:31:07,680 --> 00:31:08,690
Angry? About what?

662
00:31:09,590 --> 00:31:10,960
My worthless sister,

663
00:31:10,960 --> 00:31:12,140
that runaway bride He Zhen,

664
00:31:12,550 --> 00:31:13,480
has returned

665
00:31:13,480 --> 00:31:14,450
as if nothing happened.

666
00:31:14,640 --> 00:31:16,300
It's utterly disgraceful.

667
00:31:16,550 --> 00:31:17,390
She's back?

668
00:31:18,550 --> 00:31:19,390
Where is she?

669
00:31:19,510 --> 00:31:20,450
At home.

670
00:31:21,680 --> 00:31:23,860
It was entirely her idea
to run away from the marriage.

671
00:31:24,350 --> 00:31:25,350
Now that she's back,

672
00:31:25,350 --> 00:31:26,930
she must be punished properly.

673
00:31:29,310 --> 00:31:30,150
Lead the way.

674
00:31:36,870 --> 00:31:39,300
The ash glaze has a warm luster.

675
00:31:39,720 --> 00:31:40,930
It gives

676
00:31:41,590 --> 00:31:43,820
a rustic elegance.

677
00:31:44,400 --> 00:31:45,920
Each piece here

678
00:31:45,920 --> 00:31:48,250
represents the He family's
finest craftsmanship.

679
00:31:49,310 --> 00:31:50,150
Zhen.

680
00:31:51,160 --> 00:31:52,000
Father.

681
00:31:52,240 --> 00:31:54,900
I shall forgive you

682
00:31:55,110 --> 00:31:56,380
for leaving without a word this time.

683
00:31:57,350 --> 00:31:59,580
Though it was a minor matter,

684
00:32:00,310 --> 00:32:02,380
how could the Lord tolerate such insolence

685
00:32:02,920 --> 00:32:04,540
as fleeing from a marriage?

686
00:32:05,200 --> 00:32:06,650
- My Lord.
- My Lord.

687
00:32:20,160 --> 00:32:21,140
Your brother

688
00:32:22,000 --> 00:32:24,140
was shouting outside my residence,

689
00:32:24,870 --> 00:32:26,440
so I had no choice but to come.

690
00:32:27,350 --> 00:32:28,640
You don't blame me, do you?

691
00:32:31,640 --> 00:32:32,480
Mr. He,

692
00:32:33,750 --> 00:32:35,250
about the engagement your son mentioned,

693
00:32:35,950 --> 00:32:37,860
you should be well aware

694
00:32:38,400 --> 00:32:40,100
of how disgraceful that was.

695
00:32:41,350 --> 00:32:42,210
Miss He

696
00:32:42,920 --> 00:32:44,140
is as pure

697
00:32:45,510 --> 00:32:46,620
as these porcelain pieces

698
00:32:47,320 --> 00:32:49,060
she crafts,

699
00:32:49,710 --> 00:32:51,160
genuine and sincere.

700
00:32:52,510 --> 00:32:53,780
Let me tell you both.

701
00:32:54,190 --> 00:32:55,490
Among these porcelains,

702
00:32:55,640 --> 00:32:57,620
some were shaped by my own hands.

703
00:32:59,960 --> 00:33:01,730
Miss He is the shopkeeper,

704
00:33:02,310 --> 00:33:03,480
and I have witnessed

705
00:33:03,480 --> 00:33:04,780
her dedication to the craft.

706
00:33:05,250 --> 00:33:06,490
I respect her deeply.

707
00:33:07,470 --> 00:33:08,780
Now, as for your He family,

708
00:33:09,700 --> 00:33:11,110
you take her porcelain

709
00:33:11,110 --> 00:33:12,400
to compete for imperial selection

710
00:33:12,400 --> 00:33:13,900
while looking down on her.

711
00:33:15,480 --> 00:33:16,780
You even use the engagement

712
00:33:17,590 --> 00:33:20,170
as a bargaining chip against her.

713
00:33:21,160 --> 00:33:22,380
Your family

714
00:33:23,110 --> 00:33:24,490
owes her an apology.

715
00:33:30,030 --> 00:33:30,870
This...

716
00:33:31,110 --> 00:33:31,950
This...

717
00:33:32,960 --> 00:33:34,480
- I'm going to faint again.
- Father, father.

718
00:33:34,480 --> 00:33:35,490
Not again.

719
00:33:36,400 --> 00:33:37,250
Wasn't I impressive?

720
00:33:37,440 --> 00:33:39,310
Your worker can not only labor

721
00:33:39,310 --> 00:33:40,380
but also protect you.

722
00:33:46,000 --> 00:33:47,100
What are you thinking?

723
00:33:47,640 --> 00:33:48,820
None of these pieces

724
00:33:49,350 --> 00:33:50,690
were shaped by you.

725
00:33:50,970 --> 00:33:51,960
Well, even without the credit,

726
00:33:51,960 --> 00:33:53,860
I've at least put in the effort.

727
00:33:55,310 --> 00:33:57,170
I've been by your side all along.

728
00:34:03,820 --> 00:34:06,620
(He Mansion)

729
00:34:14,430 --> 00:34:17,010
If your father and brothers
cause any more trouble,

730
00:34:17,680 --> 00:34:19,010
I'll come back tomorrow

731
00:34:19,350 --> 00:34:20,570
and give them another lesson.

732
00:34:24,720 --> 00:34:25,860
You should head back now.

733
00:34:26,390 --> 00:34:27,230
Good day.

734
00:34:29,720 --> 00:34:30,560
All right.

735
00:34:30,950 --> 00:34:31,790
Quan.

736
00:34:32,830 --> 00:34:33,740
Mother?

737
00:34:34,240 --> 00:34:35,260
I was just about to go find...

738
00:34:35,950 --> 00:34:37,910
- You rascal.
- Ouch.

739
00:34:37,910 --> 00:34:39,300
I heard you went to Beizhou,

740
00:34:39,300 --> 00:34:41,200
but when you returned,
you came straight to Lingquan Town.

741
00:34:41,200 --> 00:34:43,180
There's someone here.

742
00:34:46,640 --> 00:34:47,740
And this is...?

743
00:34:50,240 --> 00:34:51,380
Greetings, Madam.

744
00:34:52,720 --> 00:34:53,900
I'm He Zhen,

745
00:34:55,790 --> 00:34:57,260
and I admire your son greatly.

746
00:35:01,980 --> 00:35:04,220
(Tavern in the West of the City)

747
00:35:16,300 --> 00:35:19,300
(Draft)

748
00:35:19,470 --> 00:35:20,780
You should understand

749
00:35:21,120 --> 00:35:22,610
what this means.

750
00:35:23,790 --> 00:35:24,970
Madam, you misunderstand.

751
00:35:25,310 --> 00:35:26,220
Rest assured,

752
00:35:26,720 --> 00:35:27,860
the Lord and I

753
00:35:28,160 --> 00:35:29,380
haven't reached that point yet.

754
00:35:29,520 --> 00:35:31,490
Then hurry up and get to that point.

755
00:35:31,600 --> 00:35:33,130
Don't hesitate any longer.

756
00:35:33,460 --> 00:35:34,790
Take the money and prepare your dowry.

757
00:35:34,790 --> 00:35:36,180
If it's not enough,

758
00:35:36,310 --> 00:35:37,780
come to me for more.

759
00:35:40,120 --> 00:35:41,660
But I have brought shame

760
00:35:42,600 --> 00:35:43,780
to you

761
00:35:44,350 --> 00:35:45,820
and your family before.

762
00:35:49,430 --> 00:35:50,570
Quan has told me

763
00:35:52,200 --> 00:35:54,130
about the He family's situation

764
00:35:55,350 --> 00:35:57,130
and your experiences in recent years.

765
00:36:00,910 --> 00:36:02,660
How could such a good young lady

766
00:36:02,990 --> 00:36:05,010
be mistreated at home?

767
00:36:05,390 --> 00:36:07,900
I must say, running away
from that marriage was the right decision.

768
00:36:10,160 --> 00:36:11,010
Furthermore,

769
00:36:11,310 --> 00:36:13,130
as for the imperial selection,

770
00:36:13,240 --> 00:36:15,220
if you need any help,

771
00:36:15,390 --> 00:36:16,860
just let me know.

772
00:36:17,160 --> 00:36:18,570
Our family will support you.

773
00:36:22,720 --> 00:36:23,970
Madam, I deeply appreciate

774
00:36:24,310 --> 00:36:25,660
your kindness.

775
00:36:27,430 --> 00:36:28,490
However,

776
00:36:28,950 --> 00:36:30,380
a woman must learn

777
00:36:30,640 --> 00:36:32,410
to stand on her own in this world

778
00:36:33,120 --> 00:36:35,660
and handle matters herself.

779
00:36:42,760 --> 00:36:43,740
Good girl.

780
00:36:44,870 --> 00:36:46,260
As you wish.

781
00:37:02,470 --> 00:37:03,340
Mother said

782
00:37:03,870 --> 00:37:05,300
that after the selection is over,

783
00:37:06,200 --> 00:37:07,860
she will come to your home to propose.

784
00:37:10,200 --> 00:37:11,340
Did I agree to that?

785
00:37:12,120 --> 00:37:13,380
You must agree.

786
00:37:13,790 --> 00:37:15,130
- Or I'll...
- Or you'll

787
00:37:15,350 --> 00:37:17,780
follow Lord Huaiyang's example
and go off to war

788
00:37:17,990 --> 00:37:18,930
and call it off, right?

789
00:37:20,520 --> 00:37:21,970
How do you know
what I'm about to say?

790
00:37:22,240 --> 00:37:23,990
You're just planning

791
00:37:23,990 --> 00:37:25,200
to pack up and leave,

792
00:37:25,200 --> 00:37:26,300
determined to cling to me, right?

793
00:37:26,560 --> 00:37:27,740
I didn't pay you wages,

794
00:37:28,080 --> 00:37:30,970
so now you want me to marry you in return?

795
00:37:32,910 --> 00:37:34,260
I hadn't thought of that.

796
00:37:35,430 --> 00:37:36,660
That's a good idea.

797
00:37:40,520 --> 00:37:41,930
You're truly a brilliant shopkeeper.

798
00:37:42,560 --> 00:37:43,400
Excellent.

799
00:37:51,080 --> 00:37:52,760
My lord, as you instructed,

800
00:37:52,760 --> 00:37:54,030
I've sent all three ballista blueprints

801
00:37:54,030 --> 00:37:54,790
to the Western Camp.

802
00:37:54,790 --> 00:37:55,630
Good.

803
00:37:56,600 --> 00:37:57,440
And the rest?

804
00:37:58,560 --> 00:38:00,160
The rest?

805
00:38:00,160 --> 00:38:01,860
The family letters I gave you

806
00:38:03,080 --> 00:38:03,920
earlier today.

807
00:38:04,430 --> 00:38:06,780
Earlier?

808
00:38:07,560 --> 00:38:08,400
Yes.

809
00:38:09,200 --> 00:38:10,520
Yesterday's and the day before's letters

810
00:38:10,520 --> 00:38:12,010
were all sent back by the Shadow Guards.

811
00:38:12,560 --> 00:38:13,410
The family letter

812
00:38:13,560 --> 00:38:14,450
I gave you

813
00:38:14,600 --> 00:38:15,930
earlier today.

814
00:38:16,760 --> 00:38:17,600
I...

815
00:38:18,760 --> 00:38:20,240
I didn't know there was a family letter in it.

816
00:38:20,240 --> 00:38:21,660
I sent it to the military camp.

817
00:38:26,350 --> 00:38:28,570
This ballista has 36 intricate mechanisms.

818
00:38:28,790 --> 00:38:29,820
Do you remember them all?

819
00:38:30,560 --> 00:38:31,400
Yes.

820
00:38:32,430 --> 00:38:33,270
Good.

821
00:38:33,350 --> 00:38:34,340
Let's look at the next one.

822
00:38:34,740 --> 00:38:38,380
(From Xingzhou)

823
00:38:40,720 --> 00:38:42,570
Lord Huaiyang used his name on this.

824
00:38:44,560 --> 00:38:46,130
It must be extremely confidential.

825
00:38:51,430 --> 00:38:53,220
To my beloved wife...

826
00:38:53,720 --> 00:38:54,560
Huang Gui.

827
00:38:55,950 --> 00:38:57,130
- My Lord.
- Yes, my Lord.

828
00:38:57,990 --> 00:38:58,970
You were loud.

829
00:39:00,040 --> 00:39:01,610
I could hear everything from outside.

830
00:39:02,270 --> 00:39:03,380
My apologies.

831
00:39:04,390 --> 00:39:05,530
You're meticulous, my Lord.

832
00:39:05,790 --> 00:39:06,970
I admire your foresight.

833
00:39:07,120 --> 00:39:08,760
But what is this

834
00:39:08,760 --> 00:39:10,340
ingenious strategy in your letter?

835
00:39:10,830 --> 00:39:12,220
Forget about strategies for now.

836
00:39:14,390 --> 00:39:16,930
In such a setting,

837
00:39:18,310 --> 00:39:19,970
you opened this secret letter

838
00:39:20,350 --> 00:39:22,350
like that in public.

839
00:39:22,350 --> 00:39:23,190
Was that appropriate?

840
00:39:23,390 --> 00:39:24,450
It was not.

841
00:39:27,640 --> 00:39:29,090
All warfare is based on deception.

842
00:39:30,040 --> 00:39:31,530
This was a test for you.

843
00:39:31,530 --> 00:39:32,910
Do you really think it's inappropriate?

844
00:39:32,910 --> 00:39:34,080
With such a mindset,

845
00:39:34,080 --> 00:39:35,660
how will you lead troops into battle?

846
00:39:36,430 --> 00:39:37,270
You're too careless.

847
00:39:40,680 --> 00:39:41,900
It's...

848
00:39:46,120 --> 00:39:47,220
Were we loud?

849
00:39:47,640 --> 00:39:48,570
Not really.

850
00:39:49,270 --> 00:39:50,110
No.

851
00:39:50,600 --> 00:39:52,380
To my beloved wife.

852
00:39:52,680 --> 00:39:55,380
One day seems longer than months three.

853
00:39:55,870 --> 00:39:58,700
One day seems long as seasons three.

854
00:39:59,310 --> 00:40:01,780
One day seems longer than years three.

855
00:40:03,350 --> 00:40:04,820
Such affected writing.

856
00:40:07,120 --> 00:40:09,010
Since I didn't leave you
a calligraphy sample,

857
00:40:09,390 --> 00:40:11,220
let this letter serve as one.

858
00:40:11,870 --> 00:40:16,380
Please copy this To Gather Vine poem

859
00:40:16,680 --> 00:40:18,180
ten times.

860
00:40:18,560 --> 00:40:19,570
I will check upon my return.

861
00:40:20,830 --> 00:40:22,260
This Cui Xingzhou...

862
00:40:24,350 --> 00:40:25,190
Madam,

863
00:40:26,160 --> 00:40:27,000
Madam.

864
00:40:27,040 --> 00:40:28,170
The Consort Dowager has arrived.

865
00:40:28,390 --> 00:40:29,230
All right.

866
00:40:41,240 --> 00:40:42,080
Consort Dowager.

867
00:40:42,790 --> 00:40:43,700
This is...

868
00:40:44,200 --> 00:40:46,910
The birthday of Lord Zhennan's mother
is coming,

869
00:40:46,910 --> 00:40:48,520
and they invited the noble ladies of Zhenzhou

870
00:40:48,520 --> 00:40:50,300
to a banquet.

871
00:40:50,880 --> 00:40:52,080
The head seamstress at our mansion

872
00:40:52,080 --> 00:40:53,610
made a few new styles.

873
00:40:53,870 --> 00:40:55,260
I brought them for you to try on.

874
00:40:55,830 --> 00:40:57,600
Thank you for your kindness, Consort Dowager.

875
00:40:57,600 --> 00:40:59,170
His Lordship just sent me many clothes,

876
00:40:59,170 --> 00:41:00,760
and I haven't had the chance to wear them yet.

877
00:41:00,760 --> 00:41:02,040
What would

878
00:41:02,040 --> 00:41:02,930
a man know?

879
00:41:03,430 --> 00:41:04,870
We noblewomen

880
00:41:04,870 --> 00:41:06,570
don't compete in clothing

881
00:41:07,080 --> 00:41:08,180
but in dignity.

882
00:41:11,830 --> 00:41:12,820
Please rest assured.

883
00:41:12,950 --> 00:41:14,340
At the Mansion of Lord Zhennan,

884
00:41:14,470 --> 00:41:15,390
I won't let you

885
00:41:15,390 --> 00:41:17,090
lose face or dignity.

886
00:41:18,720 --> 00:41:20,410
Why are you all standing there?

887
00:41:20,640 --> 00:41:22,530
Hurry and help the Princess change.

888
00:41:22,680 --> 00:41:24,030
Now?

889
00:41:24,030 --> 00:41:24,870
Please, my lady.

890
00:41:25,390 --> 00:41:26,230
Fangxie.

891
00:41:43,350 --> 00:41:44,900
Does this need to come off too?

892
00:41:47,640 --> 00:41:48,720
Loosen the waist a bit.

893
00:41:48,720 --> 00:41:49,680
More.

894
00:41:49,680 --> 00:41:51,010
It's too tight.

895
00:41:52,350 --> 00:41:54,640
♪Turning the clear waves red♪

896
00:41:55,600 --> 00:41:58,510
♪Sparrows singing in celebration♪

897
00:41:58,530 --> 00:41:59,700
This is acceptable.

898
00:42:01,430 --> 00:42:02,570
Try another one.

899
00:42:03,860 --> 00:42:05,400
♪By the silent bustling city♪

900
00:42:05,400 --> 00:42:07,770
♪Sitting at home♪

901
00:42:10,310 --> 00:42:11,700
Isn't bad either.

902
00:42:13,120 --> 00:42:14,240
You can carry off

903
00:42:14,240 --> 00:42:15,570
any outfit.

904
00:42:16,390 --> 00:42:17,790
When I was young,

905
00:42:17,790 --> 00:42:19,090
I loved this color.

906
00:42:19,350 --> 00:42:20,490
It suits you.

907
00:42:21,910 --> 00:42:23,220
Try one more.

908
00:42:23,340 --> 00:42:26,960
♪Gather the blossoms from the same branch♪

909
00:42:28,150 --> 00:42:33,560
♪Weary birds nest, boat kisses the willows,
pondering the paths lie ahead♪

910
00:42:33,570 --> 00:42:34,900
The color

911
00:42:35,160 --> 00:42:36,490
isn't dignified enough.

912
00:42:37,120 --> 00:42:38,050
Try another.

913
00:42:42,560 --> 00:42:43,490
Beautiful.

914
00:42:44,240 --> 00:42:46,050
Truly beautiful.

915
00:42:47,040 --> 00:42:48,450
Turn around. Let me see.

916
00:42:48,850 --> 00:42:52,440
♪I won't be a mere reflection in the mirror♪

917
00:42:54,470 --> 00:42:56,300
The back is beautiful too.

918
00:42:57,080 --> 00:42:58,180
Now turn back.

919
00:42:59,760 --> 00:43:02,460
♪Rich fragrance aids; Light ink writes♪

920
00:43:02,560 --> 00:43:05,180
You're truly a beauty.

921
00:43:05,720 --> 00:43:07,410
Such a beautiful outfit,

922
00:43:07,830 --> 00:43:10,180
but it's too plain with this headpiece.

923
00:43:10,640 --> 00:43:12,190
Moyao, go to my room

924
00:43:12,190 --> 00:43:13,390
and bring all the jewelry I wore

925
00:43:13,390 --> 00:43:14,240
when I was young. Hurry.

926
00:43:14,240 --> 00:43:15,560
Yes, ma'am.

927
00:43:15,560 --> 00:43:16,400
So beautiful.

928
00:43:21,120 --> 00:43:22,530
You're truly a beauty.

929
00:43:38,981 --> 00:43:45,211
♪The boat drifts,
bringing back the sunset♪

930
00:43:46,211 --> 00:43:52,331
♪When we reunite, we still joke
about the cause and effect♪

931
00:43:53,321 --> 00:43:59,571
♪Who passed by, the crabapple
falls with a turn♪

932
00:44:00,701 --> 00:44:03,941
♪Loving rightly but choosing wrong♪

933
00:44:04,281 --> 00:44:08,861
♪With joys, sorrows, partings and reunions♪

934
00:44:09,461 --> 00:44:16,121
♪Everyone travels far, seeing clouds and snow♪

935
00:44:16,871 --> 00:44:20,241
♪Always hard to stay, yet easy to part♪

936
00:44:20,531 --> 00:44:23,861
♪Crossing spring waters and autumn trials♪

937
00:44:24,041 --> 00:44:30,811
♪A couple under the moonlight,
can stay together♪

938
00:44:31,191 --> 00:44:37,961
♪Long hidden in the eyes,
flickering in and out♪

939
00:44:38,461 --> 00:44:44,871
♪Let go of the flowers blooming
in the yard last night♪

940
00:44:45,711 --> 00:44:52,121
♪Let go of the waves in the stream
in half a lifetime♪

941
00:44:52,701 --> 00:44:59,321
♪Let those dust and chaos go on endlessly♪

942
00:45:00,121 --> 00:45:03,541
♪In this lifetime, my wish is to the vast sky♪

943
00:45:03,541 --> 00:45:08,641
♪There are many more♪

944
00:45:09,021 --> 00:45:15,741
♪Everyone travels far, seeing clouds and snow♪

945
00:45:16,311 --> 00:45:19,941
♪Always hard to stay, yet easy to part♪

946
00:45:19,941 --> 00:45:23,341
♪Crossing spring waters and autumn trials♪

947
00:45:23,341 --> 00:45:30,251
♪A couple under the moonlight,
can stay together♪

948
00:45:30,541 --> 00:45:37,391
♪Time flows as we dream through four seasons♪

949
00:45:37,761 --> 00:45:41,341
♪I wish to journey with you forever♪

950
00:45:41,341 --> 00:45:44,451
♪Year after year♪

951
00:45:46,181 --> 00:45:50,481
♪For many years to come♪