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♪Wearing peach blossom makeup, I boil tea over the stove♪

♪With a pure heart, I embroider the brocade of time♪

♪On the short paper, affection flows in the silent moonlight♪

♪I only wish that by my side, is my love♪

♪Cool autumn wind blowing, I gaze far leaning against the railing♪

♪Sunset glow over the green hill, in formation wild geese are flying♪

♪Covering a thousand miles on horseback, for whom is he longing♪

♪He returned home in dreams♪

♪I will never forget that you held my hands♪

♪In your warm palms and we braved winds and waves♪

♪Unexpectedly, after we traveled so far and turned grey-haired♪

♪I am still by your side♪

♪Hearts burning, we look into each other's eyes♪

♪Feelings overflowing, they don't need to be hided♪

♪No matter how time passes and life changes♪

♪Together, we will grow old♪

The Sword and the Brocade

Episode 12

What is going on?

Where's Shiyi on earth?

Father, Mother.

I'm back!

My Lord, you are also here.

My Lord,

when I was looking for Her Ladyship,

she was right on the street.

General Fu, she's not here.

Pastry Shop

Go check over there!

Yes.

General Fu!

Tongren Herbal Medicine Shop

Your Ladyship, you've gone shopping for long.

Have you bought anything?

Did you find the brocade

for Wuniang's cloth?

Unfortunately,

I checked all cloth shops in the city

but couldn't find the pattern I want.

So,

I came back empty-handed.

Then Wuniang

will be happy for nothing.

It's good to see you back safely.

Since Shiyi is back safely,

we'll stop

disturbing you.

We'll go back now.

No hurry.

I happen to have a few bolts

of good fabric.

You can bring them back and make clothes

for Shiyi.

Shiyi,

come to my room and see which you like.

We'll chat a little bit

before you leave.

Sure.

Marquis,

have a seat.

What happened today exactly?

Dongqing and I

were kidnapped yesterday.

Thanks to brother and Master Jian, we were saved.

Carry out our plan!

Your Ladyship!

Wake up, Your Ladyship!

You are not breathing!

What should I do? Your Ladyship!

Let's go!

Over there!

Don't run!

Stop!

Over there!

Stop! Don't run!

Teacher!

How did you find this place?

The rose perfume.

I remember you

used it last time,

so I followed the scent and found you.

The Marquis' men

are also looking for you.

I think

the Marquis is worried about you.

In that case,

I'll just play along

and let them find me.

You are quick-minded after all.

Otherwise it'd be a big trouble.

Although nothing happened this time,

it matters to your name and reputation.

Do not mention it

to anybody after you go back.

The Marquis is good at observing.

I think he's already suspicious.

Yes, Mother.

You need to be careful about Concubine Qiao.

She gave me such a hard time today

and kept reminding the Marquis

that you were missing.

I don't know what she's up to.

But I'm sure she has something to do

with your abduction today.

Lianfang?

The government sent people here

right after the Marquis came.

Someone reported

that ladies of Luo family were kidnapped.

So they asked us if anyone was missing.

Thinking about how Concubine Qiao behaved today,

I'm sure

she's the one who's behind the whole thing.

Mother, don't worry.

I know what to do.

The Marquis is still waiting for you.

Go ahead.

Yes.

I moved to the villa

because my zodiac

conflicts with Danyang's.

And I've got Mother's approval.

My Lord, is it really okay

for me to get back?

People should not be superstitious.

The conflict of zodiacs

is just a groundless theory.

If Danyang is not well,

she should consult a physician.

How could she cause trouble to the others?

Why are you looking at me like this?

I thought you'd rather believe it was true.

I've told you.

Since you are my wife now,

I won't allow you

to be treated unfairly.

What's wrong?

I didn't sleep well last night.

I've got a cramp in my leg.

Let me see.

We always travel thousands of miles in battles.

Leg injuries happen all the time.

Let me see.

I don't think it's proper

to check a woman's leg injury.

Are all the men

in this world careless like this?

Have...

Have you met a lot of men?

My Lord, don't get me wrong.

I was talking about the villa guards.

I went to Xianling Pavilion

to visit Master Jian the other day.

They disappeared for no reason.

Amber looked for them for a long time but could find them.

So

I brought Dongqing to the Residence of Luo.

When I asked them later,

they said they had to go to the bathroom!

Forget it. It's no big deal.

But

I really should thank

Lianfang.

She actually came to pick me up

together with you.

That's very thoughtful of her.

I will interrogate

the two guards you mentioned.

When we are home,

I'll get a physician

to take a look at your leg.

Your Ladyship,

His Lordship refuted

the theory of zodiac conflict,

and he went to pick you up in person

regardless of Great Madam's objection.

Looks like

he is quite righteous

and impartial!

He does

have some good qualities.

But it's obvious

that Concubine Qiao designed the whole thing.

So we'll just let her off easily?

No worries.

How can I make you guys suffer

because of me?

On my way back,

I've expressed my doubts about her

to His Lordship.

I'm sure he understood

what I meant.

Let's see how he will handle it.

That's good to know!

Amber,

come here.

Your Ladyship.

Here, take this.

Thanks to you guys,

I came back safely

this time.

You know

that I don't have any money,

so I can only reward you with this.

Hope you won't mind.

Well...

We can't accept this, Your Ladyship!

This is your dowry!

That's right, Your Ladyship.

It's our job to protect you.

How can we accept your reward?

To me,

you are all trustworthy.

Although it's not much, it represents my sincere appreciation.

I will always remember

that you helped me!

Danyang,

I don't think it's appropriate

to kick Shiyi out.

Why don't we

figure out something else?

I didn't kick her out.

She left herself.

His Lordship scolded you,

and now you are blaming me!

My princess,

please lower your voice!

How dare I blame you?

I'm the one

who always gets blamed!

I'm just discussing with you!

How about we move out?

We own a big house

in Fangsheng Alley.

I had someone checked it,

it'll do nothing but good to you.

What do you think?

I won't move!

Why should I give in?

If I must move,

I'll move back to my parents' house!

Stop the angry talk,

will you?

If you really move back to your parents' house,

your father will skin me alive!

Madam, it's not a good thing

to be this stubborn.

When you get angry sometimes,

people would think you are high-maintenance.

But about this matter,

when you deal with His Lordship,

even your father

has to respect him.

Besides,

no matter she's the daughter of a concubine or not,

she's after all the Marquis' wife.

Even if Great Madam

is on our side,

we are

still in the wrong.

Right?

You always do the right thing.

Why don't you make yourself look good on this matter?

What Mrs. Shi said

is correct

and reasonable!

Your father

trusts Mrs. Shi a lot.

You should listen to her.

Madam, you are smart.

Can't you see

that the Marquis' wife

has been really nice about the whole thing?

But some people

tried to take advantage of you and make trouble.

It's not worth it

to offend His Lordship

and let those people get their way

just for a moment of pleasure.

Of course I know about that.

I just can't get over the fact

that it was the wizard

who came up with the zodiac conflict thing.

And it was

Great Madam's idea to let her move out!

It wasn't my intention at all!

But now it looks like I'm the one

who has a problem with Shiyi!

Don't worry about that.

I'll go talk to Lingyi

and explain everything

to him.

Danyang, don't be angry.

It'll harm your health.

Alright! Fine!

I'll listen to you.

Let's move!

Danyang, you are so understanding!

I'll ask them to make arrangement right now.

No worry.

I promise I'll make it

even nicer than this mansion!

Fine.

I'll just leave the mansion and get away

from those annoying women!

Danyang,

do you feel better?

I don't know why

but I felt a little pain in my stomach again yesterday.

Then...

Mother, I've discussed with Danyang.

We'll move to Fangsheng Alley.

Move?

Why would you move?

His Lordship is the head of our family.

He needs Shiyi to be here!

I think it's better for us to move out for now.

No!

I won't allow it!

What if all the running around

causes any symptoms of miscarriage?

Lingyi,

Danyang is bearing

the child of our Xu Family!

Mother, Lingyi has nothing to do with this.

I'm not talking to you!

Mother, don't be angry.

Danyang is pregnant.

It's not convenient for her to move.

The Nanhe Garden in the back yard

has been vacant for long,

but it's been taken care of.

Although it's a little small,

it's a quiet place.

I think they

can move there temporarily.

His Lordship's idea is good!

In that case,

it'll save us a lot of trouble.

Shiyi, sorry about the trouble.

Never mind.

Sit down.

Shiyi,

please don't

blame me for what happened before.

In theory,

you are the Marquis' wife,

the matron of Xu Family.

It was a little unfair to ask

you to move to the villa.

But as a family,

you are a daughter-in-law of the Xu Family.

Don't you think it's your duty

to make some sacrifice

for the descendants of Xu Family?

Mother,

it was my decision

to move to the villa.

You don't have to worry.

His Lordship is here!

His Lordship is here?

My Lord, you are here!

Xiuyuan, go get the tea.

I need you to do something.

Anything, My Lord.

Go get a catty of blood nest and two catties

of ginseng from the storage room,

and bring them to Danyang.

Tell her

that it's a gift from Shiyi.

Yes.

My Lord,

I brewed some

mount Lu cloud-mist tea for you.

I heard

that the birds first spread the seeds

in the cracks between the mountain rocks.

The poem reads "The cloud-mist tea absorbs the essence of nature."

So it means the tea is very aromatic.

Who's taking care

of Xishan Villa right now?

Mrs. Liu

is in charge of the villa.

When Her Ladyship stayed there,

it was also her

who took care of everything.

Where did you find her?

She used

to watch the yard in the mansion.

I saw that she was quite reliable,

so I sent her

to Xishan Villa half a year ago.

Get her back.

Did she

do anything wrong?

You don't know?

I

really don't.

Shiyi went out one day

when she stayed there.

Mrs. Liu arranged two guards for her,

but they completely neglected their duty.

Does that sound

reliable to you?

My Lord, I'm in charge of household affairs,

but I used the wrong person!

Please forgive me, My Lord!

I didn't expect

that Mrs. Liu

could be this irresponsible!

I didn't find out until today.

My Lord,

I'll investigate into it

and deal with it impartially.

Don't bother.

I don't think you'll find out anything.

An irresponsible person like her

deserves to be punished severely.

Yes.

He first got Luo Shiyi back

regardless of Great Madam's order,

and now he blamed me so harshly

because of her.

He doesn't seem

to favor her so much,

but why does

he try so hard to protect her?

Is it really because

she's the legal wife,

and I'm a concubine?

Madam, don't be sad about that.

Although Luo Shiyi was born as a humble,

she's after all Luo Yuanniang's younger sister.

His Lordship

has to be nice to her on account of the Luo family.

Madam, don't think too much.

The good thing

is that we've prepared for it

and sent the two guards away.

His Lordship won't find out anything.

She didn't fall into our trap this time,

instead, she put us in trouble.

Not only was I scolded by His Lordship,

I also lost Mrs. Liu.

Looks like

I underestimated her!

Madam, that's why

you need to pull yourself together!

Good that you are still

in charge of the mansion management.

We still have plenty of time

to deal with her.

Your Ladyship,

I heard that Mrs. Liu

lost her job at Xishan Villa

and was sent back to village.

Can't believe that His Lordship also knows

how the mansion management works.

But

don't know if Danyang

will appreciate this

carrot-and-stick strategy.

His Lordship is busy every day.

It's not easy for him to think of that.

It was his way to comfort Danyang

and protect the peace of the family.

His tactics are tough but also mellow.

I guess we underestimated him before.

Your Ladyship, Concubine Qiao is here.

Let her in.

Why is she here?

Nothing happened to her.

She's made that Mrs. Liu

a scapegoat anyway.

Dongqing.

Your Ladyship.

Lianfang, what brings you here?

This is the allowance of this month.

20 taels.

Please keep it.

Thank you for delivering it in person.

Dongqing, put it away.

Your Ladyship, what are you embroidering?

It looks so interesting.

The weather is warming up now.

I'm making Mother a sachet

for insect repellent.

You are so thoughtful!

Although you don't have

to manage the housework,

you can still

find things to do

and keep yourself busy every day.

No wonder His Lordship said

you are needed in the family.

Many accidents happened recently.

I'm not surprised that His Lordship thinks this way.

Lianfang,

you've got to be more careful.

No matter it's His Lordship

or Great Madam,

they are all sharp-eyed.

They both

know it clearly

whether you do good or not.

Right, Lianfang?

You are right!

That's why Great Madam feels relieved

to let me manage the mansion.

Then you should do your best.

Don't let her down.

Your Ladyship, no need to worry!

Take a walk outside when you are free.

Don't strain your eyes.

I'll take my leave now.

Your Ladyship,

your words just now

really humiliated her!

Didn't you see

that her face all turned blue!

Unfortunately,

I don't have any evidence

to prove that she's the one

who tried to harm me at the villa.

I can't do anything for now

but being more cautious.

We'll figure out something later.

Now we have 20 taels of silver!

So great!

Yes.

The money here

is enough to cover

the expenses for a while.

That's right.

When we stayed at the villa,

we didn't even have money to reward the servants.

From now on, we'll

get 20 taels every month.

No one will laugh

at us anymore!

Look how happy you are!

Alright.

Go ahead and put the money away.

Just 20 taels

already makes them happy like this!

They sure come from a poor family.

Your Ladyship,

I'm here to see you.

I heard your leg was injured.

I brought you some high-grade medicine.

Your Ladyship, you are finally back!

Please go and take a look at Zhun!

He was sick and in a coma.

We can't even wake him up!

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Poor kid!

Mother, My Lord.

What happened to Zhun?

He was still fine when I left.

During the time you weren't home,

Zhun got tinea corporis.

He got much better a few days ago,

but...but it came back!

He couldn't eat and sleep

because of the disease.

Sister, you are attentive and reliable.

I trust you the most.

I want you to take care

of Zhun for me in the future!

Your Ladyship,

Zhun's condition is quite complicated.

You've left for long

and you aren't familiar with his condition.

Why don't you go take a rest first?

I'll be here and take care of him.

Lianfang is right.

Shiyi,

you don't have to stay.

Let Lianfang take care of Zhun.

It's itchy!

-Zhun! -Zhun!

Zhun! You can't scratch no matter how itchy it is!

Zhun!

It's itchy!

Do not scratch!

Mother is here.

-Don't scratch! -Good boy!

Don't scratch! Don't scratch!

Zhun, be good!

-Don't cry! Don't cry! -Zhun is a good boy!

It's itchy!

I have an idea.

Residence of Luo

This medicine

can relieve the itching.

Your Ladyship, what is it?

This is the itching relief medicine

we used when we were in Yuhang.

It works very well!

How can we

apply such strong

rural medicine

on Zhun?

That's right.

Lianfang is right.

Shiyi,

don't use this medicine on him.

I'm Zhun's Mother.

Of course I care about him.

If this medicine was strong,

I wouldn't use it on Zhun.

Mother,

all family members

of Luo

have used this medicine.

There won't be any problem.

It's not a strong medicine.

Do it.

Lingyi.

Mother. Do you have any other idea?

Then...

Do it.

Here.

Here, Zhun.

Give me your hand.

He's asleep!

Zhun is asleep!

The medicine really worked!

Let Shiyi

take care of Zhun in the future.

Yes.

I will take good care of him.

Seeing that he's getting better,

I can finally

-be relieved! -Here!

Throw it to me!

Nanny Tao, don't worry!

Zhun will get well soon!

Ready? Catch it!

One. Two. Three!

Madam.

Your Ladyship.

Your Ladyship, no worry.

Imperial Physician Liu said

that Zhun has almost recovered.

He also prescribed some medicine for him.

Here! Catch!

My Lord.

Zhun.

Take good care of Zhun.

I don't wanna play anymore.

I want to go back.

Okay. Let's go inside.

Come with us.

Okay.

Zhun, what bothers you?

If you didn't want your Father to go,

why didn't you tell him?

Take a good rest.

You can tell him tomorrow, okay?

Good boy!

Now, put your arms under the sheet.

Close your eyes.

Yu!

What are you doing here?

What's up?

I'm here to check

on my brother.

Would you like to go inside and see him?

Since he's in bed now,

I won't disturb him anymore.

Your Ladyship, sorry to disturb you.

What are you doing here?

Yu is worried about Zhun.

So he came here to check on him.

Sorry to disturb you!

You should focus on study!

Don't run around!

Your Ladyship,

I'll take him back to study now.

Zhun has many people to take care of him.

Don't come here and make trouble!

Your Ladyship,

the legal wife's child is different from the concubine's.

Great Madam doesn't want

Yu and Zhun get too close.

Now that Zhun is sick,

Concubine Wen will try even harder

to separate Yu and Zhun.

Yu also avoids seeing him.

I see.

But I think

it'd be nice if the two brothers

can be close to each other.

Your Ladyship,

the legal wife's child is different from the concubine's.

I've told you many times.

Don't get too close to Zhun!

What if his condition

is getting worse when you are

with him?

Can you explain that?

Her Ladyship married into our family

so that she can take care of Zhun.

Don't be stupid and get yourself involved!

Do you remember

what I said today?

I remember now.

Wen and the others don't want anything to do with it.

Why are you here to check on Zhun?

Taking care of Young Master Xu is my job.

Xu Family treats me well.

If I walk away from him

in fear of some gossip,

that'll be too ungrateful.

Besides, I like kids a lot.

Then please watch him for me.

I'll go decoct the medicine.

Your Ladyship.

Zhun!

You look so good today!

But I'm afraid you have

to wait for a while.

Great Madam went out.

I want sugar rice cake.

Zhun,

you are not totally

recovered yet.

You can't eat that,

or you'll get stomachache.

I want sugar rice cake!

I want it!

Zhun finally has some appetite.

Your Ladyship, please allow him to have some.

If Zhun enjoys it,

he may get well faster.

You're the best!

What's going on?

I heard you from outside.

What happened here?

-Great Madam. -Grandma!

-Mother. -My Lord.

Zhun wants to eat sugar rice cake.

But Her Ladyship doesn't allow.

I think she is being too cautious.

I think it'll be fine.

Is that necessary?

Zhun has just recovered.

He finally has appetite now.

Why don't you let him eat?

How can a parent

be this strict on

her own child?

It's been quite tiring

for her to take care

of Zhun these days.

I guess

she's worried that the sweet stuff

will make his condition worse.

If it's tiring, just say it.

We are not shorthanded in the mansion.

Mother.

Zhun.

Zhun's spleen and stomach are still weak.

Sugar rice cake is tasty,

but the glutinous rice is hard to digest.

It'll cause nausea and kill his appetite

for main meals.

In that case,

you should've said it earlier.

Zhun, come here.

Let me ask you something.

Go ahead.

Do you

want to eat this sugar rice cake

and get a stomachache,

or put it down

and play with me outside?

I can choose myself?

Your Mother is right.

You can choose yourself.

Zhun,

if you think the sugar rice cake is nice,

why don't you

give one piece to your Father?

Your Father found

your favorite toy and gave it

to you specially.

Father, please.

It's tasty.

I like it.

Father, will you

get a stomachache after eating it?

When you grow up and become

as healthy as me,

sugar rice cake will never make your stomach ache again.

I like the nine-linked rings game.

Thank you, Father!

Mother, be careful!

This Shiyi is so

good at arguing.

She's even smarter than me!

Mother, don't be angry.

Shiyi

was doing that for Zhun's good.

I think you just

feel bad for Lianfang, right?

Even the servants can see

that you favor Lianfang.

As the legal wife, Shiyi

has never complained,

and she always does her best for our family.

It shows that she's a kind-hearted

and broad-minded person.

What would she complain about?

Lianfang has to humble herself and be a concubine.

Everybody knows

that it was Yuanniang's idea.

And now she's married into our Xu Family

and become the legal wife.

It's such a bliss for her!

But what about Lianfang?

Lianfang has done so much

for me and Lingyi.

She's unselfish and generous.

She deserves my respect and favor.

Mother, have some tea.

Don't scratch.

Don't let him scratch

before he's completely recovered.

Okay.

Zhun.

Poor Zhun.

What should we do?

He is...

Great Madam.

Madam Luo.

I thought he was getting better.

How come he's sick again?!

Mother,

the Imperial Physician just took a look at him.

Zhun will be fine.

Don't worry.

His condition is stable now.

I thought

he was almost recovered.

How come it came back again?

It must because

he got infected

from something he touched or ate.

You've got

to watch him carefully.

Thank you, Imperial Physician Liu!

We will take good care of him.

Imperial Physician Liu,

could you please

stay in our mansion tonight?

Of course.

My poor Zhun!

Grandma is here to see you!

Shiyi,

how did it happen?

You are the one who's

been taking care of Zhun.

How did he...

Great Madam,

as far as I know,

the cause of infection

is like rootless wood or sourceless water.

There are many people

coming in and out in the mansion.

It's really hard to prevent.

Even so,

you shouldn't be so careless.

Remember to check the visitors carefully in the future.

Don't make any mistakes again!

Yes, Mother!

Don't you remember

what you promised your eldest sister

before she died?

Don't think I don't know.

Ever since you married into the mansion,

you've never cared

about Zhun.

You should be held accountable

for Zhun's illness!

Madam Luo,

Her Ladyship decided

to move to the villa herself!

Qiao Lianfang is evil-minded.

How could she treat Zhun right?

With her, Zhun was like a sheep

in a tiger's den!

Poor Zhun!

He has to suffer that much

at such a young age!

Nanny Tao, your words

are unfair to Her Ladyship.

She does her best every day

to take care of Zhun.

She doesn't even have time

to eat or sleep!

Can't you see that?

I...

How dare you

interrupt your Master?

Nanny Xu.

Yes.

Slap her!

Yes!

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♪In the cold darkness of midnight, a sigh is heard♪

♪Who picked up the paintbrush to draw loneliness♪

♪In my life, I can draw everything, but lovesickness♪

♪The mountain city is waiting for rain♪

♪I am waiting for you to pass in my memory♪

♪The sky is in a more lonely color than your face♪

♪The wind rises and the candle light flickers♪

♪The thin clothes can't stand the cold days♪

♪Full of twists and turns, fate is untold♪

♪I ground my thoughts into ink♪

♪But I still can't sketch your contours♪

♪How could the ink and paper exhaust our stories♪

♪Who picked up the pen to disturb the heart♪

♪Who visited to remind me of the past♪

♪If feelings can be kept in mind, but cannot be confessed♪

♪I won't escape from whatever end♪

♪In the dim lantern light, with you there is me♪

♪Who picked up the pen to set free lonely tears♪

♪Whoever visited my life, only you stayed all the days♪

♪If the moth doesn't fly into the fire♪

♪How can it be said to be persistent♪

♪Coming to the end of your story, there is me♪