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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 37=

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I've been keeping a close watch.

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Everything about Wen Tinghe is fine.

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There's nothing suspicious.

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He has made no personal contact.

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Have we alerted the snake?

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Your Majesty.

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Lord Sui seeks your audience.

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Granted.

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(Virtuous and Disciplined)

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Greetings, Your Majesty.

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Hi, Uncle.

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What is it?

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Naturally,

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it's about the disaster relief in Xuanzhou.

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All the relief supplies have been distributed.

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I've also mobilized the Ministry of Personnel

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to reward the rich squires

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who donated the supplies,

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giving them official positions.

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I believe that soon

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the people who suffer from the cold weather

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will be able to celebrate the New Year
with peace of mind.

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With your supervision,

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I'm sure the relief efforts
will be effective.

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I'm very relieved.

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It's all part of my job.

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And...

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What else is troubling you, Uncle?

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Let's hear it.

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It's nothing to do with governance.

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It's...

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I just want to ask

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how many gifts Your Majesty

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gave to Lord Huaiyang?

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Gifts?

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He and his wife are coming
to the capital in a few days.

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I need to send a gift.

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So I need a reference.

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What are you talking about?

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I don't understand.

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Lord Huaiyang got married in Zhenzhou.

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Doesn't Your Majesty need to send a gift?

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Lord Huaiyang

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got married?

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He...

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Don't you know?

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Well...

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I'm not surprised.

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I heard

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he had a quick wedding

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before the journey to the capital.

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I guess it will only be a few days

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between the envoy

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and Lord Huaiyang's arrival in the capital.

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Normally,

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a lord's wedding should be organized
by the Ministry of Rituals.

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Lord Huaiyang

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broke our ancestors' rules.

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It's...

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It seems after the tragedy,

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he holds his wife dearly.

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(Qi'an)

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Summon

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Lord Huaiyang.

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Greetings, Your Majesty.

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Rise,

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Lord Cui.

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Thank you, Your Majesty.

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How was your trip?

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It was great.

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Great?

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Why did you come so late to your duty?

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The position of Deputy Minister of War
has been vacant.

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The officials slack on their duty.

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Should I remove them from their duty

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or punish you?

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Your Majesty,

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I heard Lord Huaiyang had a grand wedding.

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But it hasn't been recorded
by the Ministry of Rituals.

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The priority

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of the Ministry of War should be
following orders.

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But Lord Huaiyang

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deliberately goes against the ancestral order.

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So he cannot fill this position.

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I think

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Secretary Cao is the best candidate.

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Your Majesty,

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Secretary Cao is inexperienced.

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And he has never been to the battlefield.

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Compared with Lord Huaiyang,

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he's not the best choice.

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Lord Cui,

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what do you say?

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I

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have nothing to say.

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I took an oath

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to stay single until the state has peace.

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That was why I didn't get married.

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I did my job as your loyal servant,

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but I failed my mother as a son.

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During the unrest in Dongzhou,

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defeated troops infiltrated Zhenzhou

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and abducted my mother and my fiancee.

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I

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almost lost both my parents and my home

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during their suppression.

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Your Majesty,

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misfortune is unpredictable.

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Lord Huaiyang

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was alone at war.

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He did disobey the rules,

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but if it was to fulfill his parents' wish,

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it would be understandable

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to get married earlier.

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After the unrest was put down,

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His Majesty intended to let you
lead the Ministry of War.

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That means he has let go of the past.

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But sometimes, I get the feeling

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that you have a bigger grudge
with His Majesty.

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You're a wise man.

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I'll ask no more.

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Come to my mansion in a while.

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Mrs. Meng hasn't met you for a long time.

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I'm sure she has a lot of questions to ask.

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Nanny Li.

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Moru.

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My lord,

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I knew you'd come here.

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So I've been waiting for some time.

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My lord,

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soon after you left the mansion,

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the princess was invited to the palace

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for the Empress' tea party

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for noble wives.

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No maids were allowed.

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How long has she been gone?

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Not long,

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about two hours.

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Is this the Princess of Huaiyang?

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This is Lord Sui.

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Greetings, my lord.

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Without His Majesty's gifts,

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you can't be addressed
the Princess of Huaiyang.

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You're like a fairy, Princess Huaisang.

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No wonder Lord Huaiyang

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is so obsessed with you

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and loses sleep over you.

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I'm here today to pay my respects

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and send some gifts to the Yongshou Palace.

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If I knew you were in the palace,

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I would have given you some.

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The finest lambs in Xizhou,

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freshly killed

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and brought in before the blood was cold.

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It must taste

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so delicious.

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It's too good for me.

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My lord.

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Excuse me.

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Forgive me, Your Highness.

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I'm late.

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Concubine Xian,

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why do you look like you've seen a ghost?

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Princess Huaisang,

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do you know Consort Xian?

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Your Highness,

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Miantang and Consort Xian

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go way back.

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We're like sisters.

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It's been a long time.

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Now

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we can meet again at this party
in the palace.

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I'm sure

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you must be as overjoyed

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as I am.

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Yes.

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I haven't seen you for a long time,
Sister Liu.

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How can I let you address me sister?

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You have lost weight.

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I don't know

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if you're still as skillful

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with your hands as before

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and good at needlework.

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I didn't notice.

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Who's that?

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I think she's a princess from the North,

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a guest of the Empress.

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She looks familiar.

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Consort Xian is like a sister to her.

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Why didn't you introduce us earlier?

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Gladly my sister-in-law invited her.

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I see, the Empress invited you.

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It's so different now.

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Now that everyone is here,

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let the party begin.

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At previous parties,

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tea was always served.

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At least, it was Mengding tea.

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Nowadays,

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His Majesty advocates frugality.

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So Your Highness is using fruit tea.

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You're really supportive

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of His Majesty's decision.

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Her Highness comes from a family
of military generals.

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She understands people's life.

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I guess she chose this drink

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for us

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to share the fun with the people.

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Your Highness is so thoughtful.

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Do you know what it's made of,
Princess Huaisang?

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This is no ordinary drink.

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It has a rose-scented base.

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One sip,

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and you'll have

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a bursting flavor of lychee in your mouth.

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It's sour and sweet.

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Really refreshing.

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It's made of chilled lychee pulp.

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With these mushy fruits,

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it's even better.

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Much better than the ones that look good

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but don't taste good.

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Princess Wuyang, you've eaten many delicacies.

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If you say so, it has to be good.

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Forgive me, Princess Huaisang. Forgive me.

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Only a corner of my dress is wet.

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Get up.

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Isn't this Fu Yushen's apprentice?

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Why is he here?

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Please come with me.

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I'll get you some clean clothes

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to change into.

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It's alright. They'll be dry in a moment.

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- But...
- Princess Huaisang,

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go with Songhua

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to change your clothes.

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It won't look right in wet clothes.

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Yes.

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Your Majesty.

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Miantang.

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Your Majesty has invited me to the palace.

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Why do you have to do this

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to meet me?

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I was afraid you wouldn't come.

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So I have to resort to this.

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This is quite a difficult thing

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for the Empress to do.

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The Empress.

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I have to leave.

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Is he nice to you?

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Did you choose him

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out of love?

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If it was against your will,

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the betrothal, the wedding,

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and everything else can be annulled.

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I can do it for you.

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The Ziyu I knew

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would be happy for me.

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My lord,

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it's getting dark.

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The princess hasn't come back.

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If she stays the night in palace,

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won't it...

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I pray for her.

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She's here.

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- Where is the princess?
- Miss...

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Miss Fu is here.

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Jiu.

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Sister.

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Why won't you go?

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My mother-in-law has held a banquet for you.

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And where is your princess?

286
00:16:53,340 --> 00:16:54,180
Sister,

287
00:16:54,620 --> 00:16:55,770
send my apology

288
00:16:55,770 --> 00:16:56,980
to Her Ladyship. And,

289
00:16:57,770 --> 00:16:58,860
on another day,

290
00:16:59,690 --> 00:17:00,530
my princess and I

291
00:17:00,980 --> 00:17:02,340
will pay a visit.

292
00:17:03,930 --> 00:17:04,770
Jiu,

293
00:17:05,060 --> 00:17:06,540
did you run into trouble?

294
00:17:07,450 --> 00:17:08,290
No.

295
00:17:10,730 --> 00:17:12,930
Then I'll go back and explain it.

296
00:17:14,620 --> 00:17:15,970
I have a great gossip.

297
00:17:16,060 --> 00:17:16,900
Do you want to hear it?

298
00:17:18,780 --> 00:17:20,140
Today in the palace,

299
00:17:20,300 --> 00:17:21,900
I met a princess from the North.

300
00:17:22,410 --> 00:17:23,730
I found her familiar.

301
00:17:24,450 --> 00:17:25,300
She looks

302
00:17:25,700 --> 00:17:26,780
quite like the barbarian girl

303
00:17:26,780 --> 00:17:28,730
who helped you try the jade belt on.

304
00:17:31,010 --> 00:17:31,850
Well,

305
00:17:31,930 --> 00:17:33,620
it's quite invigorating, huh?

306
00:17:34,060 --> 00:17:34,970
How is she?

307
00:17:35,860 --> 00:17:37,380
Be patient.

308
00:17:37,970 --> 00:17:39,410
The princess is named Liu.

309
00:17:39,580 --> 00:17:41,540
She's Consort Xian's best friend.

310
00:17:42,410 --> 00:17:44,140
She's very beautiful.

311
00:17:45,060 --> 00:17:47,060
It's a pity she's less noble.

312
00:17:51,730 --> 00:17:52,860
It seems the princess is fine.

313
00:17:53,010 --> 00:17:54,490
Now the thrilling part is,

314
00:17:54,970 --> 00:17:56,100
a young eunuch

315
00:17:56,210 --> 00:17:58,450
stained the princess' clothes.

316
00:17:58,860 --> 00:17:59,700
The Empress

317
00:17:59,780 --> 00:18:01,450
told her to change in a chamber.

318
00:18:03,210 --> 00:18:04,540
My best friend told me

319
00:18:04,970 --> 00:18:06,010
she saw

320
00:18:06,250 --> 00:18:07,340
that princess

321
00:18:08,140 --> 00:18:10,250
meeting His Majesty in the backyard.

322
00:18:11,060 --> 00:18:12,250
We hadn't seen her

323
00:18:12,300 --> 00:18:13,210
till the party was over.

324
00:18:14,900 --> 00:18:15,740
Moru, get the carriage.

325
00:18:15,860 --> 00:18:16,700
Yes.

326
00:18:18,060 --> 00:18:18,900
Hey.

327
00:18:19,340 --> 00:18:20,360
Where are you going?

328
00:18:20,600 --> 00:18:26,280
(Jian'an Gate)

329
00:18:42,730 --> 00:18:43,570
My lord,

330
00:18:43,650 --> 00:18:44,860
the word from Chonghua Palace says

331
00:18:44,930 --> 00:18:46,540
that Princess Huaisang has left the palace.

332
00:18:46,930 --> 00:18:47,780
My lord, why don't you

333
00:18:48,060 --> 00:18:49,210
look around outside the palace?

334
00:19:19,170 --> 00:19:20,010
Your Majesty.

335
00:19:21,010 --> 00:19:21,850
Rise.

336
00:19:24,170 --> 00:19:25,380
You can decide on the gifts

337
00:19:25,380 --> 00:19:26,850
for the Grand Empress Dowager's birthday.

338
00:19:27,140 --> 00:19:28,900
Why did I have to come all the way here?

339
00:19:29,900 --> 00:19:31,580
It's because I'm indecisive.

340
00:19:31,730 --> 00:19:33,690
I don't want to let Your Majesty down.

341
00:19:34,010 --> 00:19:36,060
So I'd like to ask you to join me.

342
00:19:40,820 --> 00:19:42,650
Gold and silver objects and Shoushan stones

343
00:19:42,730 --> 00:19:44,170
are a bit boring.

344
00:19:44,780 --> 00:19:45,780
I've heard

345
00:19:45,900 --> 00:19:47,780
that rare birds are popular in the Harem.

346
00:19:48,380 --> 00:19:49,970
It so happens that the other day,

347
00:19:50,340 --> 00:19:52,580
two yellow-rumped willow warblers
flew into the palace.

348
00:19:52,930 --> 00:19:54,650
Their singing is so melodious.

349
00:19:54,930 --> 00:19:57,450
I managed to catch one of them.

350
00:19:59,250 --> 00:20:01,010
The yellow-rumped willow warbler
is really nice.

351
00:20:01,450 --> 00:20:02,410
Your decision.

352
00:20:04,210 --> 00:20:05,050
Your Majesty.

353
00:20:06,490 --> 00:20:07,820
Have you noticed

354
00:20:08,150 --> 00:20:09,860
that the willow warbler has stopped singing?

355
00:20:15,300 --> 00:20:16,580
I've been thinking.

356
00:20:16,900 --> 00:20:18,650
The yellow warbler used to sing in pairs.

357
00:20:19,380 --> 00:20:20,250
I'm afraid

358
00:20:20,250 --> 00:20:21,930
once put in a cage,

359
00:20:22,140 --> 00:20:23,540
she's frightened

360
00:20:24,170 --> 00:20:25,730
and won't sing anymore.

361
00:20:26,410 --> 00:20:27,250
What about the other one?

362
00:20:29,340 --> 00:20:30,180
Dead.

363
00:20:31,970 --> 00:20:33,540
The male was very aggressive.

364
00:20:34,100 --> 00:20:36,540
The female struggles and cries every day.

365
00:20:37,450 --> 00:20:39,620
That's why I can't decide.

366
00:20:40,170 --> 00:20:41,820
I'd like to hear Your Majesty's opinion.

367
00:20:46,340 --> 00:20:48,820
I am the emperor of the world.

368
00:20:51,780 --> 00:20:53,340
Why can't I keep

369
00:20:53,380 --> 00:20:54,690
even a single warbler?

370
00:20:56,450 --> 00:20:58,300
I feel the same way.

371
00:20:59,930 --> 00:21:01,860
So I've used the most expensive materials

372
00:21:02,140 --> 00:21:03,650
and hired the best craftsmen

373
00:21:03,860 --> 00:21:06,210
to create a unique birdcage for it.

374
00:21:06,410 --> 00:21:07,810
And I gave it plenty of food.

375
00:21:08,010 --> 00:21:09,100
Even the flowers

376
00:21:09,170 --> 00:21:10,650
it was familiar with before

377
00:21:10,860 --> 00:21:12,410
have all been brought to it.

378
00:21:15,340 --> 00:21:16,180
Sadly,

379
00:21:18,450 --> 00:21:20,380
this female bird is loyal.

380
00:21:22,140 --> 00:21:23,860
She'd rather go on a hunger strike
for three days

381
00:21:25,140 --> 00:21:26,900
than give in for a moment.

382
00:21:31,410 --> 00:21:32,690
I'm afraid...

383
00:21:32,900 --> 00:21:36,410
I'm afraid she'll die like the male.

384
00:21:46,060 --> 00:21:47,580
A loyal bird?

385
00:21:50,010 --> 00:21:50,860
Your Majesty,

386
00:21:52,620 --> 00:21:54,340
if we want to be friends with birds,

387
00:21:55,540 --> 00:21:57,100
we shall let a phoenix choose
its sycamore tree

388
00:21:57,690 --> 00:21:59,170
and a roc fly to the sky.

389
00:22:00,540 --> 00:22:02,690
Birds have their own destinies.

390
00:22:10,900 --> 00:22:12,540
If we're truly their friends,

391
00:22:13,490 --> 00:22:15,340
why not set them free?

392
00:22:30,690 --> 00:22:31,780
Is he nice to you?

393
00:22:34,410 --> 00:22:35,900
The Ziyu I knew

394
00:22:36,380 --> 00:22:37,900
would be happy for me.

395
00:22:47,170 --> 00:22:48,410
I'm sure

396
00:22:49,450 --> 00:22:50,860
Your Majesty will never have regrets

397
00:22:51,250 --> 00:22:52,730
about your choices.

398
00:23:06,060 --> 00:23:06,900
This birthday gift

399
00:23:10,210 --> 00:23:11,050
is not appropriate.

400
00:23:16,450 --> 00:23:18,060
Release the warbler.

401
00:23:20,930 --> 00:23:22,060
Your Majesty is wise.

402
00:23:39,820 --> 00:23:40,660
My lord,

403
00:23:40,820 --> 00:23:41,730
please follow me.

404
00:24:33,580 --> 00:24:34,490
When we get to the capital,

405
00:24:35,290 --> 00:24:37,060
I'm afraid His Majesty will
find all sorts of reasons

406
00:24:37,100 --> 00:24:37,940
to summon me to the palace.

407
00:24:39,300 --> 00:24:40,140
I'm aware of that.

408
00:24:41,100 --> 00:24:42,490
I've already made preparations.

409
00:24:45,490 --> 00:24:47,010
I don't want you to do anything.

410
00:24:48,300 --> 00:24:49,380
A conflict between you

411
00:24:49,730 --> 00:24:50,900
and His Majesty,

412
00:24:51,010 --> 00:24:52,060
or even an armed remonstrance

413
00:24:52,650 --> 00:24:54,690
is what Lord Sui wants to see.

414
00:24:56,970 --> 00:24:58,210
I want you to trust me

415
00:24:59,060 --> 00:25:00,170
and trust Ziyu.

416
00:25:17,970 --> 00:25:21,860
I'm Fu Yushen.
Nice to meet you, my lord, Princess.

417
00:25:24,410 --> 00:25:25,300
Please take a look.

418
00:25:26,650 --> 00:25:27,620
These glazed lamps

419
00:25:27,620 --> 00:25:29,540
are made by a famous craftsman
in the Western Mountains.

420
00:25:29,860 --> 00:25:30,700
It's often said,

421
00:25:31,060 --> 00:25:32,860
"Good things in this world are not strong;

422
00:25:32,860 --> 00:25:34,860
Colored clouds are easily dispersed
and glass is brittle."

423
00:25:35,580 --> 00:25:37,410
But when these glazed lamps were fired,

424
00:25:37,970 --> 00:25:39,900
a unique kind of jade resin was added.

425
00:25:40,820 --> 00:25:42,410
That's why the glazed lamps

426
00:25:42,580 --> 00:25:44,210
are stronger than all the glazes

427
00:25:44,300 --> 00:25:45,340
in the world.

428
00:25:48,620 --> 00:25:49,460
His Majesty

429
00:25:49,650 --> 00:25:51,380
wishes Lord Huaiyang and Princess

430
00:25:51,540 --> 00:25:53,620
a harmonious life

431
00:25:53,930 --> 00:25:54,930
and a bond stronger than gold.

432
00:26:00,380 --> 00:26:01,900
His Majesty didn't summon me

433
00:26:03,900 --> 00:26:05,380
to the palace

434
00:26:05,410 --> 00:26:06,620
only for his gifts, right?

435
00:26:07,210 --> 00:26:08,210
You're right, my lord.

436
00:26:09,380 --> 00:26:10,690
His Majesty has been waiting for you.

437
00:26:11,860 --> 00:26:13,450
Please come with me.

438
00:26:22,860 --> 00:26:23,700
Your Majesty.

439
00:26:35,900 --> 00:26:36,740
Thank you

440
00:26:37,410 --> 00:26:39,170
for putting on such a bitter show with me.

441
00:26:39,620 --> 00:26:41,820
Your Majesty did this to make Lord Sui think

442
00:26:42,340 --> 00:26:43,900
that you and I are at odds.

443
00:26:44,340 --> 00:26:45,180
Yes.

444
00:26:46,060 --> 00:26:47,580
What do you think of me,

445
00:26:48,170 --> 00:26:49,650
Your Majesty?

446
00:26:51,300 --> 00:26:52,300
In terms of love,

447
00:26:53,300 --> 00:26:54,380
I'm jealous of you.

448
00:26:55,450 --> 00:26:56,340
In terms of character,

449
00:26:58,100 --> 00:26:59,140
I respect you.

450
00:27:00,860 --> 00:27:01,860
You don't work for me

451
00:27:01,930 --> 00:27:03,380
out of submission to the Emperor.

452
00:27:03,860 --> 00:27:05,410
It's because you don't want any wars.

453
00:27:05,780 --> 00:27:07,100
Your loyalty to the people

454
00:27:07,250 --> 00:27:08,930
makes you an enemy of Lord Sui.

455
00:27:10,780 --> 00:27:12,010
As an important official,

456
00:27:12,010 --> 00:27:13,580
you can't stay far from politics.

457
00:27:14,820 --> 00:27:15,660
That

458
00:27:16,620 --> 00:27:17,690
is what you should do,

459
00:27:17,690 --> 00:27:18,730
Lord Huaiyang.

460
00:27:20,650 --> 00:27:22,170
Charge against blades and arrows

461
00:27:22,730 --> 00:27:23,780
without fear

462
00:27:24,490 --> 00:27:25,690
and do whatever you have to do.

463
00:27:33,650 --> 00:27:35,540
In the past when we played chess,

464
00:27:37,170 --> 00:27:38,060
we each had our intentions.

465
00:27:39,820 --> 00:27:41,060
The cycle of the four horrors

466
00:27:41,300 --> 00:27:42,860
was the last thing we wanted.

467
00:27:43,780 --> 00:27:44,690
Now it seems

468
00:27:45,780 --> 00:27:46,650
a draw

469
00:27:47,490 --> 00:27:49,210
is not meaningless.

470
00:28:05,250 --> 00:28:06,410
My guards

471
00:28:06,650 --> 00:28:08,060
have been watching Lord Sui for some time.

472
00:28:08,690 --> 00:28:11,170
Every visitor has been investigated.

473
00:28:12,690 --> 00:28:14,340
But I found nothing.

474
00:28:14,900 --> 00:28:15,780
Perhaps

475
00:28:16,060 --> 00:28:18,780
this chief instructor is not a member
of Lord Sui's household.

476
00:28:20,010 --> 00:28:21,100
What about Wen Tinghe?

477
00:28:21,340 --> 00:28:22,620
Following Wen Tinghe's lead,

478
00:28:22,730 --> 00:28:24,250
I found a gambling house in the capital.

479
00:28:24,250 --> 00:28:25,580
It's where they meet.

480
00:28:25,970 --> 00:28:27,340
I sent guards to ambush them.

481
00:28:27,620 --> 00:28:28,860
But the strange thing is,

482
00:28:29,250 --> 00:28:30,450
as soon as my men arrived,

483
00:28:30,730 --> 00:28:32,690
they disappeared.

484
00:28:33,620 --> 00:28:34,650
One day later,

485
00:28:35,010 --> 00:28:36,580
Wen Tinghe died at his home.

486
00:28:40,410 --> 00:28:41,730
It's not a bad thing.

487
00:28:42,580 --> 00:28:43,420
What do you mean?

488
00:28:43,970 --> 00:28:46,930
They're aware of Your Majesty's plans

489
00:28:47,730 --> 00:28:49,490
and are able to respond

490
00:28:49,540 --> 00:28:50,540
in such a short period of time.

491
00:28:51,300 --> 00:28:52,860
That means the chief instructor

492
00:28:53,170 --> 00:28:54,780
is not an outsider.

493
00:28:56,930 --> 00:28:58,140
I was worried

494
00:28:58,580 --> 00:29:01,010
he was far away from the capital.

495
00:29:01,450 --> 00:29:02,540
It would be difficult to find him.

496
00:29:02,820 --> 00:29:04,100
But if he's still in the capital,

497
00:29:04,300 --> 00:29:06,380
I'm sure he'll give himself away.

498
00:29:06,410 --> 00:29:08,650
But everything related to him is classified.

499
00:29:09,010 --> 00:29:11,450
Even the guards don't know who he is.

500
00:29:13,340 --> 00:29:14,620
From the very beginning,

501
00:29:14,970 --> 00:29:15,820
I

502
00:29:16,490 --> 00:29:18,860
have only mentioned it to Mr. Meng
and Duke Qing.

503
00:29:21,380 --> 00:29:22,250
Lord Cui.

504
00:29:22,820 --> 00:29:24,250
Mr. Meng is your teacher.

505
00:29:24,300 --> 00:29:26,210
Duke Qing is your in-law.

506
00:29:28,300 --> 00:29:30,410
I really don't want to doubt them.

507
00:29:33,860 --> 00:29:37,780
This investigation into this matter
requires a low profile.

508
00:29:39,060 --> 00:29:40,210
Tomorrow, we will

509
00:29:40,210 --> 00:29:41,340
move into Duke Qing's Mansion.

510
00:29:42,530 --> 00:29:43,830
It'll be easier for the investigation.

511
00:29:48,970 --> 00:29:51,100
It's not easy for you to do things
in the capital.

512
00:29:51,490 --> 00:29:52,690
If you need men,

513
00:29:53,300 --> 00:29:54,140
take this badge.

514
00:29:54,380 --> 00:29:55,780
And you can command

515
00:29:56,250 --> 00:29:57,100
anyone on this list.

516
00:30:32,970 --> 00:30:34,690
I haven't congratulated you
on your wedding yet.

517
00:30:35,970 --> 00:30:36,900
Mr. Cui.

518
00:30:40,170 --> 00:30:41,170
Mrs. Cui.

519
00:30:45,210 --> 00:30:46,050
Good night.

520
00:31:02,900 --> 00:31:04,060
Has Liu Yu

521
00:31:05,930 --> 00:31:08,170
really fallen out with Lord Huaiyang?

522
00:31:09,620 --> 00:31:11,340
Or is he unwilling to be controlled

523
00:31:12,300 --> 00:31:14,210
so he's using Cui Xingzhou
as a check on me?

524
00:31:19,170 --> 00:31:20,860
Lately, I've been

525
00:31:21,010 --> 00:31:22,620
observing His Majesty carefully.

526
00:31:23,170 --> 00:31:24,970
He wouldn't dare disobey you.

527
00:31:27,250 --> 00:31:28,250
Father,

528
00:31:28,540 --> 00:31:30,170
please don't corner him.

529
00:31:32,690 --> 00:31:34,540
Don't corner him?

530
00:31:35,540 --> 00:31:36,860
Did he give me the chance to?

531
00:31:40,580 --> 00:31:42,210
If I fall,

532
00:31:42,300 --> 00:31:43,730
will you be safe?

533
00:31:49,140 --> 00:31:49,980
Go.

534
00:31:53,450 --> 00:31:54,900
Greet your godmother

535
00:31:56,250 --> 00:31:57,380
first.

536
00:31:58,490 --> 00:31:59,330
Yes.

537
00:32:07,010 --> 00:32:08,140
You stingy man.

538
00:32:08,210 --> 00:32:09,780
You're always hiding something.

539
00:32:10,900 --> 00:32:12,410
Do I have to force you

540
00:32:13,580 --> 00:32:15,410
to show me something good?

541
00:32:16,010 --> 00:32:18,860
Princess, you flatter me.

542
00:32:19,410 --> 00:32:21,340
You're a noble lady.

543
00:32:21,820 --> 00:32:23,100
Even the jewels

544
00:32:23,140 --> 00:32:24,060
a heavenly fairy wears

545
00:32:24,410 --> 00:32:25,780
are too humble

546
00:32:25,970 --> 00:32:27,170
to be presented to you.

547
00:32:32,490 --> 00:32:33,450
Good day, Godmother.

548
00:32:35,300 --> 00:32:36,930
You come right on time.

549
00:32:44,250 --> 00:32:45,090
It's alright.

550
00:32:45,450 --> 00:32:46,380
He's one of the household.

551
00:32:48,340 --> 00:32:49,620
His Lordship and Princess treat me well.

552
00:32:49,860 --> 00:32:50,930
I'm deeply honored.

553
00:32:51,100 --> 00:32:52,860
I'm just an errand man.

554
00:32:53,210 --> 00:32:54,860
I'm so humbled.

555
00:32:56,170 --> 00:32:58,340
Head accessories
from his Treasure as Desired

556
00:32:58,450 --> 00:33:00,210
are as good as anything in the palace.

557
00:33:01,210 --> 00:33:02,300
Since I came to the capital,

558
00:33:02,410 --> 00:33:04,170
I've never bought anything from other stores.

559
00:33:05,860 --> 00:33:06,730
Why don't you take a look?

560
00:33:14,140 --> 00:33:15,540
If there's anything that catches your eye,

561
00:33:16,010 --> 00:33:17,100
tell him to wrap them up.

562
00:33:17,450 --> 00:33:18,290
Yes.

563
00:33:20,780 --> 00:33:21,650
Greetings, Duke Qing.

564
00:33:22,170 --> 00:33:23,010
Your Ladyship.

565
00:33:23,620 --> 00:33:25,140
I'm Liu. Greetings, Duke Qing.

566
00:33:25,340 --> 00:33:26,180
Your Ladyship.

567
00:33:27,060 --> 00:33:27,930
We're all family.

568
00:33:27,970 --> 00:33:29,170
There's no need to be formal.

569
00:33:29,170 --> 00:33:30,010
Please sit down.

570
00:33:30,650 --> 00:33:31,650
Yes, sit down.

571
00:33:36,930 --> 00:33:38,210
We've just gotten married.

572
00:33:38,410 --> 00:33:39,900
My wife has prepared some gifts

573
00:33:40,210 --> 00:33:41,970
for you to enjoy.

574
00:33:43,250 --> 00:33:44,090
Alright.

575
00:33:44,100 --> 00:33:44,940
Please have some tea.

576
00:33:47,860 --> 00:33:51,170
I have to congratulate you,
Lord Huaiyang, Princess.

577
00:33:52,100 --> 00:33:52,950
Yes.

578
00:33:52,970 --> 00:33:54,410
Such a beautiful princess.

579
00:33:54,690 --> 00:33:56,540
I can't take my eyes off her.

580
00:33:56,730 --> 00:33:58,010
Your Ladyship is so kind.

581
00:33:58,540 --> 00:34:00,010
My visit to your graceful residence

582
00:34:00,380 --> 00:34:01,580
is an eye-opening experience.

583
00:34:02,380 --> 00:34:04,580
A century-old family is really something.

584
00:34:06,340 --> 00:34:08,820
We get this for our ancestors' feat.

585
00:34:09,130 --> 00:34:10,410
Unlike Lord Huaiyang,

586
00:34:10,740 --> 00:34:12,660
who is His Majesty's henchman.

587
00:34:13,180 --> 00:34:14,930
His Majesty favors His Lordship

588
00:34:15,180 --> 00:34:16,490
because the Duke

589
00:34:16,530 --> 00:34:17,570
is a man of great virtue.

590
00:34:18,220 --> 00:34:19,610
We're related by marriage.

591
00:34:19,860 --> 00:34:21,380
So we share the honor

592
00:34:21,410 --> 00:34:22,490
and losses.

593
00:34:23,050 --> 00:34:23,890
That's

594
00:34:24,130 --> 00:34:25,260
what His Lordship

595
00:34:25,380 --> 00:34:26,970
has been preaching to me day after day.

596
00:34:30,130 --> 00:34:31,010
Well...

597
00:34:33,780 --> 00:34:35,010
- Father.
- Father.

598
00:34:35,180 --> 00:34:36,020
- Mother.
- Mother.

599
00:34:36,380 --> 00:34:37,220
Sister, brother-in-law.

600
00:34:43,570 --> 00:34:44,410
Fu,

601
00:34:44,530 --> 00:34:45,370
what's wrong?

602
00:34:47,410 --> 00:34:48,860
I spent too much time on my makeup.

603
00:34:49,090 --> 00:34:50,220
Please forgive me, Mother.

604
00:34:52,820 --> 00:34:54,610
It's alright.

605
00:34:57,300 --> 00:34:58,140
Xingzhou,

606
00:34:58,820 --> 00:34:59,900
have you found an ideal residence?

607
00:35:00,300 --> 00:35:01,140
Not yet.

608
00:35:02,300 --> 00:35:03,450
My mansion

609
00:35:03,450 --> 00:35:04,780
is not a big one.

610
00:35:04,900 --> 00:35:06,340
But we do have vacant courtyards.

611
00:35:08,090 --> 00:35:09,970
If you don't mind,

612
00:35:10,260 --> 00:35:11,710
you can stay here as long as you like.

613
00:35:11,930 --> 00:35:14,200
Thank you, Duke.

614
00:35:15,180 --> 00:35:16,090
This house

615
00:35:16,090 --> 00:35:18,010
is the residence of the former
Minister of Public Works.

616
00:35:18,010 --> 00:35:19,820
The pavilions, flowers, and trees

617
00:35:19,900 --> 00:35:21,380
were all his design.

618
00:35:21,820 --> 00:35:22,660
It looks simple.

619
00:35:22,900 --> 00:35:24,740
In fact, there's a hidden mystery.

620
00:35:26,900 --> 00:35:27,780
There's water on the left

621
00:35:27,900 --> 00:35:28,820
and a wide road outside.

622
00:35:28,930 --> 00:35:30,700
Sufficient water suggests luck.

623
00:35:30,700 --> 00:35:32,860
The ground of the main house is
low in the front and high in the back.

624
00:35:32,860 --> 00:35:34,440
The eaves are low on the left
and high on the right.

625
00:35:34,440 --> 00:35:36,050
It means prosperity.

626
00:35:36,820 --> 00:35:38,340
Are you a scholar, brother-in-law?

627
00:35:38,660 --> 00:35:40,340
You know so much about houses.

628
00:35:41,050 --> 00:35:41,900
Princess, you're too kind.

629
00:35:42,130 --> 00:35:43,450
I'm not yet a scholar.

630
00:35:43,450 --> 00:35:45,190
I don't dare to compare myself
with His Lordship.

631
00:35:45,490 --> 00:35:47,380
Our brother-in-law is a better man
than I am.

632
00:35:47,820 --> 00:35:49,340
He'll have a great future.

633
00:35:49,530 --> 00:35:51,220
I'll take your word for it, Your Lordship.

634
00:35:53,090 --> 00:35:54,130
My father asked me

635
00:35:54,340 --> 00:35:55,610
to let you two rest.

636
00:35:56,010 --> 00:35:58,010
I'll leave you now.

637
00:36:02,930 --> 00:36:04,570
Your brother-in-law

638
00:36:04,610 --> 00:36:05,610
is so considerate.

639
00:36:05,700 --> 00:36:07,450
I'm sure it's out of his care
for your sister.

640
00:36:08,570 --> 00:36:09,410
Jiu.

641
00:36:10,490 --> 00:36:11,330
Sister.

642
00:36:12,410 --> 00:36:13,380
Mother asked me

643
00:36:13,450 --> 00:36:14,570
to send some servants over.

644
00:36:15,220 --> 00:36:17,490
Greetings, my lord, princess.

645
00:36:20,450 --> 00:36:21,410
Thank you, Sister.

646
00:36:23,740 --> 00:36:25,260
Jiu, walk me back.

647
00:36:25,490 --> 00:36:26,490
I have something to tell you.

648
00:36:27,300 --> 00:36:28,140
Sure.

649
00:36:35,660 --> 00:36:36,500
Liu

650
00:36:37,180 --> 00:36:38,220
is the princess from the North

651
00:36:38,260 --> 00:36:39,820
I told you about.

652
00:36:41,130 --> 00:36:42,530
She and His Majesty

653
00:36:44,490 --> 00:36:45,820
- are having an affair.
- Sister.

654
00:36:46,820 --> 00:36:48,410
There is nothing between them.

655
00:36:48,740 --> 00:36:49,580
And now,

656
00:36:50,220 --> 00:36:51,410
she's my wife.

657
00:36:53,660 --> 00:36:54,700
You know that?

658
00:36:56,740 --> 00:36:58,130
That's history.

659
00:36:59,180 --> 00:37:00,450
When we have time,

660
00:37:00,970 --> 00:37:02,380
I'll explain it to you.

661
00:37:03,740 --> 00:37:05,050
Now, sister,

662
00:37:05,860 --> 00:37:06,820
don't give her a hard time.

663
00:37:07,530 --> 00:37:09,130
Why would I give her a hard time?

664
00:37:09,860 --> 00:37:11,050
I'm just worried about you.

665
00:37:11,780 --> 00:37:12,860
I fear that

666
00:37:13,130 --> 00:37:14,900
she calls you her husband

667
00:37:15,300 --> 00:37:16,780
for another purpose.

668
00:37:17,010 --> 00:37:17,850
She needs you to...

669
00:37:18,010 --> 00:37:19,930
It's alright, sister.

670
00:37:20,930 --> 00:37:22,050
These things

671
00:37:22,130 --> 00:37:23,300
are my responsibility.

672
00:37:23,820 --> 00:37:25,570
I didn't reassure you.

673
00:37:27,050 --> 00:37:28,220
How are you doing

674
00:37:28,820 --> 00:37:29,820
nowadays?

675
00:37:34,700 --> 00:37:36,010
Why are you staring at me?

676
00:37:36,780 --> 00:37:38,450
I'm looking well.

677
00:37:38,930 --> 00:37:40,050
Naturally, I'm doing well.

678
00:37:41,660 --> 00:37:43,610
Maybe you look good

679
00:37:45,450 --> 00:37:47,220
because you're wearing too much makeup.

680
00:37:47,930 --> 00:37:49,050
Hey.

681
00:37:49,570 --> 00:37:51,130
You're always straightforward.

682
00:37:56,530 --> 00:37:57,740
Come on, have some tea.

683
00:38:03,520 --> 00:38:05,200
(Tolerance)

684
00:38:06,720 --> 00:38:08,040
(Quiet)

685
00:38:08,780 --> 00:38:10,010
Did I write these two characters?

686
00:38:13,130 --> 00:38:14,820
They're your writings.

687
00:38:15,050 --> 00:38:16,130
Your brother-in-law framed them.

688
00:38:16,740 --> 00:38:17,580
He said

689
00:38:17,930 --> 00:38:19,660
that to be calm and tolerant

690
00:38:20,090 --> 00:38:21,410
is the quality

691
00:38:21,410 --> 00:38:22,300
of a man with ambitions.

692
00:38:22,740 --> 00:38:23,860
It's worth learning.

693
00:38:24,860 --> 00:38:26,220
I wrote them for fun.

694
00:38:26,380 --> 00:38:27,820
They're not worth the framing.

695
00:38:28,700 --> 00:38:29,570
Who said that?

696
00:38:30,180 --> 00:38:31,860
Nowadays, you're

697
00:38:31,970 --> 00:38:33,380
very popular in the capital.

698
00:38:33,820 --> 00:38:34,660
Your calligraphy

699
00:38:34,820 --> 00:38:36,380
is highly sought-after.

700
00:38:36,380 --> 00:38:38,340
Tomorrow, some noble ladies
will come to visit.

701
00:38:38,660 --> 00:38:39,530
I'm planning

702
00:38:39,820 --> 00:38:41,300
to show them the writings

703
00:38:41,530 --> 00:38:42,930
while we're having tea

704
00:38:43,260 --> 00:38:44,740
and conversation.

705
00:38:46,010 --> 00:38:46,900
It's getting late.

706
00:38:47,220 --> 00:38:48,340
Sister, get some rest.

707
00:38:48,380 --> 00:38:49,260
I'll leave you now.

708
00:38:51,180 --> 00:38:52,020
Wait.

709
00:38:55,600 --> 00:39:00,640
(Map of the Capital)

710
00:39:01,300 --> 00:39:02,140
What's this?

711
00:39:03,660 --> 00:39:04,500
I received it today.

712
00:39:06,960 --> 00:39:10,640
(We surveyed the staff of the Duke's Mansion
in the capital. Zhongyi.)

713
00:39:11,860 --> 00:39:13,610
It's convenient for them as citizens.

714
00:39:14,170 --> 00:39:16,180
(Respect and Simplicity)
So I ordered them to keep watch

715
00:39:16,610 --> 00:39:17,450
and find out...

716
00:39:17,930 --> 00:39:20,530
Find out Her Ladyship and Sister's preferences.

717
00:39:20,740 --> 00:39:22,010
I'll buy something they like

718
00:39:22,050 --> 00:39:23,300
to please them.

719
00:39:26,220 --> 00:39:28,450
Why is my life so miserable?

720
00:39:29,380 --> 00:39:31,340
I finally got rid of that mother-in-law.

721
00:39:31,530 --> 00:39:33,050
And now there's a sister-in-law.

722
00:39:34,930 --> 00:39:36,820
Can you keep your voice down?

723
00:39:36,820 --> 00:39:37,820
(Duke Qing)
We have company.

724
00:39:37,860 --> 00:39:39,130
(Map of the Capital)
Words will get out.

725
00:39:40,130 --> 00:39:41,050
Cui Xingzhou.

726
00:39:41,610 --> 00:39:43,010
What did you say before you married me?

727
00:39:43,050 --> 00:39:44,530
You said you'd be good to me.

728
00:39:44,860 --> 00:39:45,700
But what happened?

729
00:39:46,410 --> 00:39:47,740
Your sister gave me a hard time.

730
00:39:47,860 --> 00:39:49,130
But you didn't say a word.

731
00:39:49,780 --> 00:39:51,050
What did my sister do?

732
00:39:51,050 --> 00:39:52,780
(Minister Meng)
She didn't dislike your background.

733
00:39:53,380 --> 00:39:54,570
She didn't ask you to serve her.

734
00:39:54,570 --> 00:39:55,740
Why are you making such a fuss?

735
00:39:56,260 --> 00:39:57,530
Don't think I don't know.

736
00:39:57,930 --> 00:40:00,090
My affair with His Majesty stings her.

737
00:40:00,700 --> 00:40:01,970
Maybe she'd say

738
00:40:02,010 --> 00:40:04,090
I'm a seductress.

739
00:40:05,050 --> 00:40:06,380
My sister is a straightforward woman.

740
00:40:06,380 --> 00:40:08,260
(Traveling Routes)
If you two have any misunderstandings,

741
00:40:08,260 --> 00:40:09,300
why don't you two talk it over?

742
00:40:09,300 --> 00:40:10,530
She's a straightforward woman.

743
00:40:10,700 --> 00:40:11,820
So you're saying

744
00:40:11,820 --> 00:40:13,050
I'm cheap?

745
00:40:13,360 --> 00:40:17,280
(Where do I start?)

746
00:40:17,930 --> 00:40:19,930
I was talking about my sister,

747
00:40:19,970 --> 00:40:21,230
not you.

748
00:40:21,230 --> 00:40:22,860
Why are you mixing it up?

749
00:40:25,480 --> 00:40:29,320
(I'm hungry.)

750
00:40:31,490 --> 00:40:32,330
I've told you before

751
00:40:33,220 --> 00:40:34,700
I'm a man

752
00:40:34,970 --> 00:40:36,700
of my word.

753
00:40:37,700 --> 00:40:38,820
Don't mess around with me.

754
00:40:39,520 --> 00:40:43,240
(I'm hungry.)

755
00:40:43,240 --> 00:40:48,000
(Hungry)

756
00:40:48,010 --> 00:40:48,850
Alright,

757
00:40:49,090 --> 00:40:50,530
your words are good advice.

758
00:40:50,820 --> 00:40:52,090
My words are trash.

759
00:40:55,970 --> 00:40:57,180
Where does this come from?

760
00:40:58,300 --> 00:40:59,490
You're a lord.

761
00:40:59,700 --> 00:41:01,260
You're so full of words.

762
00:41:01,380 --> 00:41:03,300
Did you listen to what I said?

763
00:41:03,360 --> 00:41:06,320
(Respect and Simplicity)

764
00:41:12,700 --> 00:41:14,590
I always listen to you.

765
00:41:23,660 --> 00:41:24,970
My lord, Princess.

766
00:41:25,260 --> 00:41:27,380
Madam Fu sent these servants over

767
00:41:27,660 --> 00:41:28,780
to help

768
00:41:28,970 --> 00:41:30,300
with tomorrow's tea banquet.

769
00:41:31,900 --> 00:41:32,820
Alright.

770
00:41:32,900 --> 00:41:33,970
Nanny Li, you may leave.

771
00:41:34,570 --> 00:41:35,410
Yes.

772
00:41:49,050 --> 00:41:49,890
My dear,

773
00:41:50,380 --> 00:41:51,220
good work.

774
00:41:52,010 --> 00:41:53,570
Gladly it was a false alarm.

775
00:41:55,970 --> 00:41:57,900
We're under someone else's roof.

776
00:41:58,090 --> 00:41:58,930
In the dark,

777
00:41:59,340 --> 00:42:00,780
I don't know how many people

778
00:42:01,300 --> 00:42:03,090
are watching us secretly.

779
00:42:04,300 --> 00:42:05,900
I'm glad you've thought of this, my dear.

780
00:42:07,220 --> 00:42:08,130
We can't be too careful.

781
00:42:10,860 --> 00:42:12,090
You took away my men

782
00:42:12,340 --> 00:42:13,660
and made this map.

783
00:42:14,820 --> 00:42:16,740
Are you going to use
a strong medicine tomorrow?

784
00:42:18,450 --> 00:42:19,610
Whether it's a strong medicine or not,

785
00:42:19,860 --> 00:42:20,780
we'll have to see

786
00:42:20,970 --> 00:42:22,260
if it's effective.

787
00:42:25,780 --> 00:42:27,660
If we want to find the hidden disease,

788
00:42:28,530 --> 00:42:31,450
we need your silver-needle acupuncture

789
00:42:32,260 --> 00:42:34,130
to find out what's going on inside.

790
00:42:36,820 --> 00:42:37,700
Don't worry, honey.

791
00:42:38,130 --> 00:42:39,820
I'll take care of things with the women.

792
00:42:41,610 --> 00:42:43,820
Tomorrow, Sister will introduce me
to the noble ladies.

793
00:42:44,380 --> 00:42:45,780
By then, I can try them out.

794
00:42:46,450 --> 00:42:47,740
When they're all here,

795
00:42:48,010 --> 00:42:48,850
I'll tell them

796
00:42:49,260 --> 00:42:50,740
we're moving out

797
00:42:50,900 --> 00:42:51,780
of Duke Qing's Mansion

798
00:42:52,050 --> 00:42:53,260
and mention a few houses

799
00:42:53,340 --> 00:42:54,180
to choose from.

800
00:42:56,820 --> 00:42:58,450
Are you planning

801
00:42:58,780 --> 00:43:01,410
to blend Traitor Lu's residence in?

802
00:43:02,380 --> 00:43:04,090
If any noble lady is related

803
00:43:04,180 --> 00:43:05,610
to the chief instructor,

804
00:43:05,900 --> 00:43:06,740
I guess

805
00:43:07,180 --> 00:43:08,490
she won't want me to buy it.

806
00:43:12,340 --> 00:43:13,900
That's a good idea.

807
00:43:15,610 --> 00:43:17,410
I guess you must be needing something.

808
00:43:17,700 --> 00:43:18,540
What is it?

809
00:43:27,180 --> 00:43:29,460
It's a list of noble families that'll be
attending tomorrow's party.

810
00:43:32,820 --> 00:43:33,660
My dear,

811
00:43:34,220 --> 00:43:35,340
memorize it tonight.

812
00:43:38,720 --> 00:43:41,960
(List of Noble Families)

813
00:43:56,601 --> 00:44:02,831
♪The boat drifts,
bringing back the sunset♪

814
00:44:03,831 --> 00:44:09,951
♪When we reunite, we still joke
about the cause and effect♪

815
00:44:10,941 --> 00:44:17,191
♪Who passed by, the crabapple
falls with a turn♪

816
00:44:18,321 --> 00:44:21,561
♪Loving rightly but choosing wrong♪

817
00:44:21,901 --> 00:44:26,481
♪With joys, sorrows, partings and reunions♪

818
00:44:27,081 --> 00:44:33,741
♪Everyone travels far, seeing clouds and snow♪

819
00:44:34,491 --> 00:44:37,861
♪Always hard to stay, yet easy to part♪

820
00:44:38,151 --> 00:44:41,481
♪Crossing spring waters and autumn trials♪

821
00:44:41,661 --> 00:44:48,431
♪A couple under the moonlight,
can stay together♪

822
00:44:48,811 --> 00:44:55,581
♪Long hidden in the eyes,
flickering in and out♪

823
00:44:56,081 --> 00:45:02,491
♪Let go of the flowers blooming
in the yard last night♪

824
00:45:03,331 --> 00:45:09,741
♪Let go of the waves in the stream
in half a lifetime♪

825
00:45:10,321 --> 00:45:16,941
♪Let those dust and chaos go on endlessly♪

826
00:45:17,741 --> 00:45:21,161
♪In this lifetime, my wish is to the vast sky♪

827
00:45:21,161 --> 00:45:26,261
♪There are many more♪

828
00:45:26,641 --> 00:45:33,361
♪Everyone travels far, seeing clouds and snow♪

829
00:45:33,931 --> 00:45:37,561
♪Always hard to stay, yet easy to part♪

830
00:45:37,561 --> 00:45:40,961
♪Crossing spring waters and autumn trials♪

831
00:45:40,961 --> 00:45:47,871
♪A couple under the moonlight,
can stay together♪

832
00:45:48,161 --> 00:45:55,011
♪Time flows as we dream through four seasons♪

833
00:45:55,381 --> 00:45:58,961
♪I wish to journey with you forever♪

834
00:45:58,961 --> 00:46:02,071
♪Year after year♪

835
00:46:03,801 --> 00:46:08,101
♪For many years to come♪