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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 4=

Why did Wang Family suddenly

change their mind?

Didn't they say

they wanted Erniang

to marry into their family?

Who knows?

Madam Jiang

visited us all of a sudden yesterday

and said they wanted Shiyi instead.

I told them I'd think about it.

But they seemed to be very determined

about marrying Shiyi,

saying they'd agree to any terms

as long as Shiyi

is willing to marry.

No matter who marries into Wang Family,

it'd be a great effort made for Zhun's marriage.

It's just that Shiyi

has been involved that day.

I'm afraid...

I think it's actually better.

Shiyi is an independent-minded woman,

who is hard to control.

We may as well just marry Shiyi

off to Wang Family as they want.

As for what happened that day,

as long as Concubine Lv is in my hands,

I'm sure she'll keep quiet.

Fine.

At the moment, Zhun's marriage

matters the most.

If we lose the support of the Jiangs,

it'd be no use no matter

which sister marries into our family.

Erniang has been

sending over some

small gadgets lately.

Zhun likes them a lot.

I guess it's destiny.

Then it's settled.

My Lord!

Qingtong.

My Lord!

What are you doing?

-Rise! -My Lord!

My Lord!

My Lord! I'm begging you!

Please don't!

Please don't marry Shiyi

off to that Wang Yu!

All the people in the capital

know what kind person

he is, My Lord!

If Shiyi marries him,

she'll live in utter misery!

My Lord!

I don't want her

to marry Wang Yu either.

But this marriage matters

to the fortune of our entire Luo Family

and Marquis Yongping's Mansion,

we can't just cancel it.

My Lord,

I've gone through

all the hardships

in Yuhang

for the last three years.

But, My Lord,

Shiyi is

your daughter for God's sake!

Will you just sit back and watch

her life being destroyed?

My Lord! Please!

For

old times' sake,

please help Shiyi, My Lord!

My Lord, I'm begging you!

My Lord!

My Lord, I'm begging you!

I'm begging you!

I'll go discuss it

with my wife.

Rise! Please rise!

Come on! Rise!

My Lord, you are back.

My Lady.

Sit down.

My Lady,

I think

we should cancel the marriage arrangement

with Duke Mao's Mansion.

My Lord,

the future of Zhun

and Luo Family

all depends

on this marriage.

How can we cancel it?

But that Wang Yu

is an infamous playboy.

He... he's not only a frequenter

of those entertainment venues,

but also a ruthless

and cruel bully!

How can you push my daughter

into an abyss of pain?

Abyss of pain?

All my dowries have been used

to help out our family these years!

I can't believe you still don't trust me!

I didn't

mean that.

I just...

My Lord,

as a concubine's daughter,

it's a bliss for her that she can

marry into Wang Family and become

the wife of Duke Mao!

It's a great bliss!

It makes sense,

and I know

you are thinking of Zhun

and our Luo Family.

But my daughter isn't willing to marry.

As her father,

how can I force her to do it?

Marriage should

be arranged by parents

and matchmakers.

It's not up to the children.

My Lord, no worries!

I will

convince her to get on that sedan willingly.

Fine.

Shiyi,

don't worry too much.

I've begged your father.

After all you are his daughter,

he won't let you

marry that Wang Yu.

Mom,

don't you remember

that we were sent to Yuhang

right after you had a miscarriage.

Although my father cared about us,

he still had to listen

to his wife.

Now that this marriage matters to the interests of our family,

it won't be a big deal

for him

to sacrifice his concubine's daughter.

And I heard that ever since His Lordship

came back home for mourning,

our family has been using

his wife's dowries for expenses.

I'm afraid that His Lordship

can't call the shots now.

Take both of them down!

What?

What? What's...

Your Ladyship!

Your Ladyship! What's going on?

Mother,

have we done anything wrong?

You should recognize this, right?

My Lady!

Shiyi,

how dare you

secretly sell the embroideries?

Hasn't our Luo Family

provided you enough food and clothes?

Your Ladyship,

we'd never dare do that!

It...

it's probably a misunderstanding!

Misunderstanding?

The embroideries were retrieved

from Xianling Pavilion.

It can't be a mistake!

Mother, I think it's a misunderstanding.

Master Jian of Xianling Pavilion

is my teacher.

I just wanted to show her the embroideries

to get her instructions.

Fine.

I'll call Master Jian over

and ask her!

Your Ladyship!

Your Ladyship!

I should be held accountable for this!

It's my fault!

It's me...

It's me who saw

Shiyi's exquisite works

and asked her to sell them for money!

I was being greedy.

Please punish me!

No! It's not true!

It's all my fault!

I'm the one who stole

Lady Shiyi's embroideries

and sold them for money!

Your Ladyship, you should punish me!

What nonsense are you talking about?

Since you've all admitted it,

Fine!

Guards,

flog each of them 20 times!

Mother!

Nanny Xu.

Yes!

Count carefully!

Yes!

One!

Mom!

Mother, it's my bad!

I'm the one who sold the embroideries!

They have nothing to do with it!

Two!

Shiyi,

you didn't do anything wrong.

How can I punish you?

I was wrong!

It's really my fault!

Please punish me instead!

Three!

Shiyi,

as your mother, I have

to teach you a lesson today.

Nothing can be done without rules.

Four!

In our Luo Family,

I'm the one who sets the rules!

Five!

Six!

Mother!

I know I made a mistake!

From now on,

I will behave myself

and I'll never break the rules again!

Shiyi,

I know you are a sensible person.

Then I'll let it go today.

If it happens again,

I won't let you off so easily!

(Duke Mao's Mansion)

Sir.

It's burning hot!

You are so clumsy!

Get out of here!

Yes.

Mother, Luo Family has really agreed!

Of course!

Have I ever lied to you?

It's great!

You didn't let me down indeed!

You love me so much!

But I don't understand

why do you insist

on marrying Luo Shiyi?

Based on your sister,

Erniang is witty and smart;

she's the most outstanding one

among all her sisters.

What would my sister know?

Alright.

Why are you leaving?

You won't eat anymore?

I'll marry a beauty soon! I'm full!

Ridiculous! This kid!

Mom,

you are seriously injured.

Do not move!

I was just flogged six times.

I'll be better

after applying medicine.

By the way, how's Dongqing?

I've applied medicine for her

and let her rest.

Dongqing is such

a loyal maid.

You've been treating her like your younger sister.

It's really paid off.

Mother, it's my bad!

I wasn't cautious enough

and let Her Ladyship find out.

Sorry I made you suffer!

My daughter,

don't be silly.

I'm the one

who brought trouble to you.

Her Ladyship

knows that I'm

your weakness,

that's why she used me against you.

I feel sorry that I'm so useless

that I can't be of any help.

But, Shiyi,

I've thought about it.

I can't let you marry off

to Wang Family whatsoever!

Tomorrow morning,

I'll go to Duke Mao's Mansion

and talk to Madam Wang.

I'll tell her

that you've been suffering from a

coughing problem since you were little.

Maybe it'll make her change her mind.

But I'm also worried

that it'd make it difficult

for you to get married

in the future.

Mom,

you always put me first.

What about yourself?

If you ruin Her Ladyship's plan,

she'll never forgive you!

Kid,

as long as you are well and happy,

I'd love to do anything.

It's okay.

Don't worry.

I'll figure out something.

Stop worrying.

It'll be fine.

Mom,

let's leave here!

Let's leave on the 1st of next month!

We'll never come back again!

Well...

Mother, don't move!

What are you talking about?

You want to run away from your wedding?

Listen, kid!

You can't do that!

But...

how come you've never

mentioned that before?

I was worried that you'd object,

so I dared not tell you.

No! You can't do that, kid!

If... If you were caught

by Her Ladyship,

she'd break your legs!

No!

It's too risky!

Besides,

Even... even if we can run away successfully,

how can we

survive on our own?

Mom, don't worry about it!

We can live

on my embroideries!

With my skills,

we can totally

make a living at them!

You don't need to worry!

I don't think it'll work.

With our current situation,

I'm afraid even returning to Yuhang would be hard for us.

Mother, do you remember

Mr. Lin who once saved us?

We can take his boat

and go back!

We've made a plan.

You don't have to worry.

Shiyi,

I didn't expect

that you've arranged everything

ahead of time!

Looks like

my daughter is a smart and brave

grown-up now!

Okay,

I'll listen to you.

I'd love to do anything

as long as you are happy.

No matter what will happen,

I'll always have your back!

One year ago,

I personally made this wedding dress,

hoping I can

marry His Lordship

in this.

My Lady.

Put this away.

I won't need it anymore.

Mother.

Lianfang.

I feel so bad

that you have to marry

into Xu Family like this.

Mother,

I'm sorry!

I humiliated our clan!

I feel sorry about that!

But it's

my own choice.

And I won't

regret it in the future.

Good girl!

Listen to me.

Although you'll be a concubine,

it doesn't mean you don't have any chance.

Yuanniang

will die soon.

She doesn't have much time left.

The sister she desperately

wants the Marquis to marry

is just a concubine's daughter.

I know what you mean, mother!

I'm the legitimate daughter from Qiao Family;

I have distinguished status.

She, however, is just a concubine's daughter.

There's no way she can compare to me.

And now,

I'll marry into Xu Family one step early.

I will have His Lordship

fall in love with me soon!

I will let him

think of me only

and forget about the others.

As long as you can win the Marquis over,

and with the favor

of the Great Madam,

one day,

if you give birth to His Lordship's child,

no worries,

with our Qiao Family having your back,

everything's possible!

I'll keep your words in mind, mother!

(A fair place produces outstanding people.)

(Mansion of Xu)

Wrong! It's wrong!

Concubine can't enter from the front gate,

but the side door only!

You...

Xiuyuan,

we are new here.

Don't make trouble.

-Yes. -Yes.

Lift the sedan up!

Young man.

the sedan has to stop here.

According to the rules,

please let the bride walk in by herself.

It's raining

and the ground is all wet.

It's not convenient for the bride to walk in.

Please make an exception for her

and move the sedan to the yard.

Okay.

Lift the sedan up!

Stop! Stop!

Don't you know the rules?

You are Nanny Zhang, right?

Nanny Zhang,

I'm Nanny Tao, working for Her Ladyship.

Nanny Zhang, you are not new,

you should know better

the rules of taking in a concubine.

Please let Concubine Qiao get off the sedan and walk in by herself.

Nanny Tao,

we know the rules,

but it's...

Rules should be obeyed.

Please let Concubine Qiao get off the sedan and walk in by herself,

or else she'll miss the propitious time.

My Lady.

Nanny Zhang, she is concubine now.

Let's get in.

Concubine Qiao!

Concubine Qiao!

Here's a kind reminder.

Today is your wedding day.

The character “San” *3rd tone, means umbrella

sounds similar to "San". *4th tone, means part ways

It's not a good sign!

Our Mansion of Qiao

doesn't care about that!

Let's go!

Put away the umbrella.

My Lady!

Put it away.

Concubine Qiao,

it's called 'flowing in wealth'!

It's so late already!

Why isn't Lingyi here yet?

It's his wedding day

with Lianfang!

Mother, you worry too much.

Everything will be fine.

My fourth brother has been busy

with pursuing the escaped prisoner.

Perhaps he lost the track of time.

Mother, His Lordship carries big responsibilities.

It's normal that he's too busy to remember things.

And now,

Lingkuan and I

can stay by your side,

take care of you and enjoy a happy life,

it's all thanks

to His Lordship's protection!

You should

try to help your brother more.

Don't be so lazy!

Dan Yang is as considerate as always.

Yuanniang

is capable and filial,

but she's too strong-minded

and always argues

with Lingyi.

I think

Lianfang is understanding,

and she really loves Lingyi.

If she can become

a good wife to Lingyi

like you are to Kuan'er,

I'll be so relieved.

Mother, no worries.

I'm sure His Lordship

knows you care about him!

Greetings, mother!

Brother, sister-in-law.

Yi'er, you are finally back!

Go and

check on Lianfang.

I feel a little tired.

I'll go check

on her another time.

That's ridiculous!

She just married you,

and you'll leave her alone?

She must be worried and still waiting for you.

Go ahead.

I'm being inconsiderate!

I should care about her feelings.

Mother, don't worry.

I'll go right now.

Alright.

(Happy Event)

My Lord!

You've been busy the whole day.

Do you feel tired?

Would you like me to play some music for you?

This is your

favorite fine white porcelain.

And I lit ambergris in this room.

Our Aunt said

it's your favorite scent.

So I used it to make the room smell good.

Sorry, I made a mistake.

I'm

your concubine now,

I should call mother instead of aunt.

I guess I've got used

to calling her that for all these years.

Please don't

be mad at me, My Lord.

Then...

I'll serve you taking

a bath now.

I'm not a good person.

Why do you try so hard?

And how do you know

that this is not something I want?

Ever since I first met you,

I've fallen in love with you.

I can provide you

with a peaceful, safe

and wealthy life,

but,

nothing more than that.

That's not what I want!

I just want you to give me a chance!

It's late.

You should go to bed now.

My Lord!

My Lord, don't leave!

Please stay here

with me for one night!

Just one night!

Okay?

It's just a beginning.

I'm sure that I'll win your heart!

My Lord, how come you are back?

You and Concubine Qiao just got married today.

The other men would be so happy

to have another wife.

You are the only one

who's bothered by this.

You talk too much today!

I am just worried

about you.

Both the court affairs and

your marital life keep you occupied.

Having a concubine

is a sweet and lovely thing

to the other men,

yet to you,

it's just

more responsibility.

Concubine Qiao married into our Xu's all of a sudden.

We should make her feel at home.

Ask the servants to pay more attention

and try their best to meet her needs.

Take good care of her.

Understood, My Lord.

I'll take a rest now.

It's said Concubine Qiao

waited His Lordship till midnight,

but His Lordship visited her

only for a short period of time

before heading back to Half-moon Chamber,

leaving Concubine Qiao sitting on the floor

and crying for a long time!

Really?

I thought His Lordship

would treat her differently from the other two.

Turns out this Qiao woman

is just so-so!

Tell me about it!

Who are gossiping over there?

Come out, now!

-Great Madam! -Great Madam!

How dare you

gossip about

your Masters?

Are you looking for death?

Great Madam! We made a mistake!

Please spare our lives!

We won't do it again!

Get a human trafficker here.

Let him sell these two!

-Great Madam! -Great Madam!

-Great Madam! -Great Madam!

Great Madam! Please spare us!

Great Madam!

I came at a wrong time.

Sorry I disturbed your breakfast, Great Madam!

Lianfang, you are here!

I'm glad you came!

I'm having breakfast alone.

It's so boring.

Have a seat.

Here.

Thank you, Great Madam!

I know it's been hard for you.

Look at your face.

You are losing weight.

His Lordship has been

busy with the court affairs,

so he's quite tired.

Please try to understand him.

Things will get better

when he's free.

His Lordship is busy every day.

The best I can do for him

is taking good care of myself.

Good! Good!

Great Madam,

in a few days,

you'll go to Ci'an Temple

and pray for our family.

I copied some Buddhist Scripture,

which will keep our Xu Family safe.

That's very thoughtful of you!

Great Madam,

why don't we let them

join us for breakfast?

They will go back

to their own places to eat.

Just take care of yourself.

Eat more.

Look at you.

Here, eat some more!

Great Madam is treating you

as her own daughter!

You are right about that!

I've been treating

Lianfang as my daughter

since she was little.

And now I'm so happy

that she's become family.

Great Madam,

I haven't offered tea to Her Ladyship yet.

Please enjoy your breakfast,

I'll take my leave now.

What a thoughtful kid!

Go ahead.

You two!

Why are you still standing there?

Go back and have your breakfast!

Yes.

Go.

She asked the two Concubines

to serve her breakfast

and said in public

that she'll have her back.

I think Great Madam

favors her too much!

She's just a concubine now.

If she replaced you as she wishes,

then... then our Zhun

would have a hard life from now on.

Mother just pities her

on the account

of Concubine Qiao.

As a concubine,

she won't be a problem to us.

Your Ladyship, Concubine Qiao is here.

Let her in.

Yes.

I'm here to greet you, sister!

Are you getting better, sister?

I could die at any time.

How can I get any better?

Sister, don't think too much.

Just take it easy and rest well.

Madam,

offer tea.

Sister.

Kneel.

Sister, please have some tea!

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♪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♪