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[The Lament of Autumn]

[Episode 26]

[Nanhuai Military General Staff Department]

Tong Chunhai.

Who told you

about the whereabouts of Fifth Young Master Yu's wife?

If you have the guts, put me out of my misery!

Use whatever other tricks you have

and entertain me!

Do you really think

I can't deal with you?

You don't care about your own life.

But what about the lives

of the rest of the Tong family?

Think carefully before you speak.

Yu Changxuan, oh, Yu Changxuan.

I can't believe you don't know

that the sharpest blade in this world

is a woman's jealousy.

You're here.

I've been waiting for you for a long time.

When did you start smoking opium?

Do you know?

These long nights

are bitterly cold.

I stay awake to the night watch,

listening to the wind.

But time

passes so slowly.

So slowly it drives me crazy.

Fortunately,

with opium,

all the worries, pain,

and waiting

are gone.

Tong Chunhai told me

that you only traded with him

because of opium.

I know

you had no choice.

No choice?

Did you think

this was just a transaction?

When Tong Chunhai found me,

I was indeed already addicted to opium.

But cooperating with him

was an opportunity

to make Ye Pingjun

disappear forever.

Why did you do that?

Why?

Because as long as she's around...

As long as she's around,

you would never come to hear me sing again!

You would never treat me

as a confidante again.

You would never

tell me over and over again

to live well!

Without her,

we'll become each other's only support.

Did you know

that after Pingjun was rescued,

the first person she worried about was you?

She was worried that you were also in danger.

That silly girl.

Perhaps

you shouldn't have saved me.

Perhaps at that time,

I should have died.

What's done is done.

I don't regret it.

Kill me.

Shoot.

What I owe Ye Pingjun,

I'll pay back with my life.

Why?

Lan Qing.

Look carefully.

I

am not him.

This play ended long ago.

You need to wake up.

Don't move!

Stand up!

Get up!

Get up!

Don't move!

Take the things away.

Get out.

And you.

[Yu]

Ever since my father took over

Nanhuai,

the whole city has strictly banned opium.

[Yu]

Now,

various

illegal opium dens have sprung up

all over Nanhuai too.

Our soldiers and officers

are also frequent guests.

-Hurry. -Move.

I believe that

in the Yu Army,

there are High-ranking officials secretly covering for them.

For every opium lamp lit,

another person is ruined.

For every box of opium sold,

[Yu]

another family is forced

to sell their children.

From this day forward,

we will draw elites from all battalions

to form an inspection team

and completely shut down all opium dens.

Any officer caught covering up for them

will be shot immediately.

[Dekangshun Western Pharmacy]

[Dekangshun Western Pharmacy]

My car is parked just ahead.

Let me give you a ride.

No need. I'll just call a rickshaw.

Then I'll wait with you.

[Dekangshun Western Pharmacy]

[Dekangshun Western Pharmacy]

What are you doing?

Kuang Bingwen!

Kuang Bingwen!

Kuang Bingwen!

Stop hitting him!

Stop!

Stop!

Kuang Bingwen!

Stop the car!

Stop the car!

Yu Jinxuan.

For so many years,

I've treated you like a goddess.

I've never said anything

you'd dislike,

nor have I done anything

you'd disapprove of.

Yet, all these years,

you’ve never once looked at me properly.

You've always treated me as if I were invisible.

And you blatantly mourn

that dead man.

Now,

any random man

can be so intimate

with you?

Kuang Bingwen.

I will hate you.

You never wanted to marry me,

so you've hated me ever since

the day we got married.

Since that's the case,

I might as well let you hate me to the end.

Don't forget,

you are mine.

You're my wife.

This fact

will never change.

Kuang Bingwen.

Sooner or later,

I will make you regret this.

Then I'll wait and see

how you make me regret it.

Let me do it.

Go get some rest.

Let me do it.

It takes a hundred days to recover from a bone injury.

You haven't rested long enough.

Thank you

for agreeing to go back with me.

Don't worry.

My Mom and my sisters at home

are all very easy to get along with.

If you run into any trouble,

just tell me.

As a husband,

I should have my wife's back.

Even though right now,

I'm only your husband in name.

I will be a good wife.

By the way.

Can I take Xiaotang

back with me?

It's up to you.

Do whatever you want.

There is something

I think you should know.

Regarding Tong Chunhai's matter,

Lan Qing was also involved.

Lan Qing?

Why did she...

Because of me.

You?

To be exact,

it wasn't because of me.

Ten years ago,

Lan Qing wasn't like she is now.

She wasn't yet

a famous star in Nanhuai.

Great!

Look at that poise.

No wonder she's the star.

Yeah.

Let me tell you,

I will definitely make it in the future.

That was also when she met

my brother, Yu Mingxuan.

I won't hurt you.

Get lost.

Just you wait!

Thank you, Young Master.

We have met before.

What's your name?

I don't have a name.

The troupe leader calls me Qing'er.

Qing'er.

Great!

Zhang Chang, the Mayor of Jingzhao in the Han Dynasty,

often painted his wife's eyebrows for her.

He said the pleasures of the boudoir

go beyond painting eyebrows.

You look like you stepped out of a painting.

[Mingxuan]

Mingxuan?

[Mingxuan, Lan Qing]

Lan Qing.

"Lan"

is for the noble orchid,

and "Qing" means a beautiful lady.

Lan Qing.

It sounds beautiful.

I like the name you gave me.

From now on,

I am someone with a name too.

Mingxuan.

Lan Qing.

[Mingxuan, Lan Qing]

Please take

good care of yourself.

Have a safe trip.

I'm leaving.

So,

she has been waiting for Mingxuan to return.

Mingxuan was gone for 3 years.

Later, Father pretended to be seriously ill

and sent a telegram to call him back.

He returned to Nanhuai only to find out

it was a trick.

I'm sorry, Father.

I can't agree to this.

I promised Lan Qing

that I would marry her.

I can't break my promise.

Absurd.

A son of mine

marrying

a lowly opera singer?

To me,

there is no distinction between noble and lowly.

Besides, with Lan Qing's

talent and resilience,

she is much nobler

than many of those who only have

an empty aristocratic title.

I sent you abroad to further your studies,

and all you learned was sophistry.

Do you want this opera singer

to disappear without a trace?

Father.

Why must you force me?

Mingxuan,

you've been obedient since childhood

and never disobeyed me...

So I can promise you

anything,

except marriage.

If you want to see

the people of Nanhuai shed rivers of blood,

then go!

The regime seeking to restore the monarchy

is supporting the Wan Army in annexing Nanhuai.

A hundred thousand troops are stationed outside the city.

If the city falls, there'll be a bloodbath.

Deputy Chief Jun’s older brother

is the minister to the US.

The Jun family controls

the channel for purchasing arms from the US.

If the Jun family exerts pressure,

they can surely keep the Wan army in check.

So, the marriage alliance is a condition?

Mingxuan.

You are the eldest son of the Yu family.

I know

you have feelings for that singer.

But when weighing personal love

against the people of a city

and the survival of the family,

how should you choose?

Lan Qing.

I'm sorry.

I broke my promise

and married someone else.

I don't expect your forgiveness.

But in my heart,

be it the past,

present, or future,

it's only you.

Mingxuan.

Hearing you say that

is enough.

You traded your freedom

for the lives of the Nanhuai people.

You did the right thing,

and you had no choice.

I don't hate you.

I only hate this world.

Mingxuan told

Minru everything.

But she was

still willing to marry for the family.

Mingxuan and Lan Qing

finally shared some peaceful days.

Then, the Battle of Heishitan happened.

Mingxuan was appointed during a crisis

to join the battlefield.

Everything came to an abrupt end after that.

In the end,

Mingxuan never came back.

When the bad news came,

Lan Qing was already

three months pregnant.

She was so devastated

that she lost the baby.

And because of that,

she could never have children again.

She lost her lover and her baby

one after another.

How incredibly cruel that is

for a woman.

During those two years,

Lan Qing was devastated.

Without Mingxuan's protection,

she endured the cold scorn of the world.

She couldn't even hold on anymore.

Lan Qing!

Mingxuan.

So,

Lan Qing treated you as

her only support,

even...

Even as Mingxuan's shadow.

Later, I bought Yuchun Theater

so she could sing in peace

and avoid public criticism.

After that,

I never heard her

mention Mingxuan's name

to anyone again.

It was as if Mingxuan

had never appeared

in her world.

Sometimes I wonder

if she hates him...

For no longer being able

to keep his promise.

At the end of hate is deep love.

Lan Qing's reluctance to mention him again

might just be that she doesn't want to admit

that in this world,

Yu Mingxuan no longer exists.

But people always have to move forward.

The most important thing right now

is to help Lan Qing quit opium.

How is she doing now?

I've already sent a doctor

to treat her in isolation.

Master Jin and his men are also

guarding her day and night.

But she must

get through this on her own.

[Yu Mansion]

Why aren't they here yet?

Here they come.

[Yu Mansion]

Mom,

I brought your daughter-in-law back.

After waiting for so long,

the two of you

are finally back.

Call her Mom.

Mom.

They say newlyweds

are inseparable.

Mom, look at this young couple.

Isn't that exactly the case?

Yes.

Pingjun, meeting you today,

I finally understand why

Changxuan ignored others

and only cared about you.

Things in this world

are really just like in the storybooks.

I never would have thought that

after all this time, Miss Pingjun,

you would actually marry Changxuan

and become my sister-in-law.

From now on, this is your home.

Whatever you want to eat,

drink, or use...

Whatever you need,

just come to Mom.

Then I'll be troubling you from now on, Mom.

It'll be no trouble at all.

As for the family members,

except for Jinxuan, who has been busy

at the orphanage lately,

you've met the rest.

Let me take you to see your father-in-law.

Let's go see your father.

[Yu Mansion]

Welcome, Fifth Young Madam.

Fifth Young Madam,

please serve tea to your in-laws.

Father,

please have some tea.

These two are a match made in heaven.

Seeing them makes me happy.

He chose her himself.

He doesn't care if you're happy or not.

Commander,

your daughter-in-law is waiting for you to drink the tea.

Only when you drink this tea

will this joyous occasion be complete.

Yes, Father.

Pingjun was able to wake up this time

and turn ill luck into good fortune.

It was truly a blessing from God.

This shows that Pingjun is a blessed person.

That's right.

Father.

Please have some tea.

Father.

Please have some tea.

From now on, you must remember

the rules of the Yu family.

Do not bring disgrace upon the Yu family’s standing.

I understand, Father.

Fifth Young Madam.

Mom.

Please have some tea.

Pingjun.

This bracelet

was passed down to me by my mother-in-law.

Jade can nourish a person.

Wear it

and slowly recover your health.

I just hope you two will be safe

and happy together.

He won't listen to others.

But he will definitely listen to you.

I am entrusting him to you.

On your feet now.

All right.

Mom, didn't you invite

the Qingfeng Troupe

to perform today?

Isn't it time for the play to start?

Father.

Yes, Commander.

It's great for the family to have some fun together.

Wanxuan has been asking to watch a play.

Is it Boss Xu Lingtong?

Yes, we specially invited him for you.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Let's go, Father.

Hurry, let's go.

Young Madam, everything is in order.

Thank you for your hard work.

Go and rest now.

Yes.

Why are you just standing there?

I just came back from outside.

The cold hasn't worn off yet.

You're not wearing much.

I'm afraid that if I come closer,

you'll shiver.

How

will we sleep tonight?

What do you think?

I think...

We could...

Are you planning

to sleep on the floor all night?

Your injuries haven't fully healed yet.

I can't let a wounded person like you

sleep on the floor.

It's cold at night.

What if you catch a cold?

I'm fine. I'm healthy and can handle the cold.

What are you doing?

Let go!

What are you doing?

Behave.

Don't worry.

This bed is big enough

for two people.

One blanket for each of us.

Without your permission,

I won't lay

a finger on you.

Pingjun.

From now on at home,

you don't have to humble yourself anymore.

You don't have to walk on eggshells around others either.

Just remember that

no matter what,

I'm always on your side.

Thank you.

[Marriage Certificate]

[Name: Ye Pingjun] [Name: Yu Changxuan]

[Marriage Certificate]

[Groom: Yu Changxuan]

[Marriage Certificate]

[Groom: Yu Changxuan]

[Groom: Yu Changxuan]

Xiaotang.

Everyone, be careful.

Move the camellias a bit to the left.

Alright.

That's about right.

Azaleas love the sun.

Put them further forward.

Okay.

Here?

That works.

Young Madam!

Look.

Fifth Young Master Yu

specifically ordered these flowers to be planted for you.

Fifth Young Master Yu also said

that in the future, this courtyard

will be completely filled with flowers!

Young Madam, when you see it by then,

you'll definitely be very happy

and feel bright and cheerful.

I finally understand today

that line from the opera,

"Clouds long for her robes, and flowers yearn for her beauty."

Young Madam, when you stand here,

these flowers just become your backdrop.

You and your sweet words.

If Fifth Young Master Yu were here,

he would definitely think so too.

Looks like you put in

quite a bit of effort bringing

the bride home last night.

You've worked hard.

[Secretariat] [Dispatch Room]

If you ask me,

you've suffered a big loss.

What loss?

How is this not a loss?

Think about it.

You used to

have the reputation

of a playboy.

Everyone thought

you were always

surrounded by beauty.

But in reality?

From beginning to end,

your attention was fixed solely on Pingjun.

That's such pure love.

You should say these nice things

in front of Pingjun more often.

Look how pleased you are.

Right.

Let me tell you something serious.

Later,

I'll get you some good ointment.

It works wonders.

Just in case

you have another round tonight.

Li Boren!

Here!

Focus on serious matters.

You scared me.

My good sir,

isn't this a serious matter?