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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 09=

It's the middle of the night. Why aren't you sleeping?

I... I can't sleep.

I want to read for a while.

Sleep in the warm partition then.

(He wants me to sleep in the warm partition?)

All right.

I'll go there right away.

You took the comforter away.

What about me?

My lord, this comforter is too thin.

I'll tell Amber

to get you a thick one.

(Happiness)

(Mansion of Xu)

Your Ladyship.

Your Ladyship.

Your Ladyship, wake up.

Where's His Lordship?

His Lordship went to the imperial court early in the morning.

Your Ladyship.

Why did you sleep here?

I'm not used to sleeping there,

so I slept here.

Aren't you afraid

that His Lordship will feel unhappy?

Who sleeps on separate beds

when they're newly married?

I don't seek his favor,

and I don't want his wealth and status.

I don't care if he's unhappy.

After I find the real killer,

I'll think of a way to leave this mansion.

Duke Wei.

The summer hunt is in a few days.

This time,

I think you'll still make the first shot.

I'll be hunting alone,

there's no one to compete with me.

What's the point?

During the hunts in previous years,

Duke Wei and Official Hu

competed with each other

in a carefree manner without any restraints.

Based on Duke Wei's tone,

he still hasn't gotten over

Official Hu's death.

But because of the imperial edict,

he can't directly express his thoughts and sentiments.

Official Fan.

Perhaps

we can take the opportunity of the Summer Hunt

to have an open and honest discussion

with Duke Wei.

All right.

My lord.

Is the bed in the warm partition too hard?

It's fine as long as you sleep well.

Are the gifts for your return to your family's mansion ready?

Yes.

Your Lordship, Your Ladyship.

Her Ladyship's bother has arrived.

Greetings, Great Madam Luo.

These are gifts from my mother for you.

Thank you to Madam Luo.

She's so nice.

Lingyi.

Send my regards to Madam Luo when you see her.

Thank her.

Yes, Mother.

It's getting late.

Get going.

Marquis, Shiyi.

After you.

After you.

Greetings, Father-in-law.

After you, Marquis.

After you.

Newlyweds return to the Bridal Home.

Bow.

Get up.

Bow.

Get up.

Bow.

Get up.

The ceremony is over.

Shiyi.

Let's chat in the room.

Let them talk here.

Yes.

Marquis, please have a seat.

That's how an illegitimate daughter is indeed.

Yuanniang spent so much effort to pave the way for you.

I didn't expect that you'd be so useless.

I can't believe a concubine

took away your authority as the matron.

I'm useless.

I've disappointed you.

Mother.

Concubine Qiao

married into the Xu family a year earlier than Shiyi.

And she's the niece

of Great Madam Xu.

If Shiyi wants to get

the trust of the Xu family,

it will require some time.

After you get back,

you must listen

to Nanny Tao more.

You must take back the authority

of managing the household affairs.

If you let Concubine Qiao

walk all over you,

once she gives birth to a son,

you think she'll tolerate you?

When that time comes,

forget the authority of the matron,

you won't even be able to keep

the title of the matron.

Yes.

I'll surely listen to your instructions.

I'll surely be careful with my words and actions.

What's the use of being careful?

In the competition between wives, strike first and gain an advantage,

strike last and be at a disadvantage.

Your Ladyship.

Lady Wuniang

and Lady Erniang have arrived.

-Greetings, Mother. -Greetings, Mother.

You all

seldom see each other.

I'll leave you to chat here.

Shiyi.

Remember what I said.

Yes.

Mother, don't worry.

I'll surely listen to Nanny Tao more.

Shiyi.

Wuniang.

Erniang.

Let me take a good look at you.

After being the wife of Marquis,

your style has changed.

Look, your clothing are so exquisite.

And look at your jewelry too.

Erniang, come and take a look.

I haven't seen

this kind of ring that Shiyi's wearing.

How can I compare to the glow in your face

as someone who's favored so much?

You're so good with words.

How are you and the Marquis?

We're good.

That's good to hear.

Marquis, here.

Shiyi.

Let the Marquis

try Huaiyang cuisine

and the taste of Yuhang.

This is Songhua fish.

Have a try, My Lord.

I'll try it.

Erniang, what's the matter?

When Yuanniang was still alive, her favorite

was braised pork balls.

I suddenly remembered Yuanniang.

Marquis, Shiyi.

I'm sorry.

I wasn't able to hold it in.

Here.

Let me get you something.

When Concubine Lv was alive, she said

that your favorite is lotus root with glutinous rice.

I'm sorry.

I was careless.

It's fine.

When you were with me,

I taught you

that if the husband doesn't have good virtues,

he won't be able to handle his wife.

If the wife isn't virtuous,

she won't be able to serve her husband.

As the matron,

you should be careful

and set an example.

If you're this clumsy

and crude,

how can you take the responsibility of being the matron?

No wonder the family you married into doesn't trust you.

Mother-in-law, don't worry.

Shiyi is gentle, modest,

decent, and has good taste.

Everyone in the family likes her.

Even if she makes a mistake,

my mother will guide her.

Mother.

Since yesterday, we've been starving ourselves

for this meal.

Our stomachs are growling.

If we go on chatting,

we can't take it anymore.

What are you waiting for?

Yes.

Don't just sit there, eat.

Let's eat.

If you really mind that Lianfang

is managing household affairs at home,

why didn't you mention it?

You think

that I told my mother about it?

Many things

can be resolved through discussions.

Why do you all like

to do things in secret?

You all?

Aside from me,

you're referring

to Yuanniang?

Just comment about me.

Yuanniang has already passed away for so long.

I'm afraid it's not appropriate

for you to say that.

(Mansion of Xu)

(A great man brings glory to a place)

I still have work to do at the government office.

You can go inside.

My Lord, you're mistaken.

Today, there's no...

Please go ahead, My Lord.

(Official should have a good sense of justice and fairness.)

My Lord, it was my mistake.

My Lord.

This one's good.

No.

You weren't aware.

My Lord.

My Lord.

My Lord.

My Lord, I really know that I was wrong.

My Lord.

Are you ready?

I...

General.

General, save me!

General.

My Lord.

It's a bit unfair indeed.

My Lord.

Shadow is ready.

You can start now.

Come on.

Since he was little,

that's the only technique he knows.

It's a shame that he's not a point man.

My Lord.

Aren't you supposed to go to your bride's home today?

Why did you come to the government office?

Should I ask

for your instructions in what I should do?

I'm just concerned about you, all right?

How is your new wife?

She's sharp-tongued and extremely audacious.

This is the first time that I've heard you comment

about a woman this way.

It seems like your new wife is a character.

When have I ever commented about a woman?

Last time at the port,

you mentioned Imperial Censor Liu's daughter.

You said that at 18,

she's educated, well-mannered, and gorgeous.

What else did I say?

I'll stop, My Lord.

Don't go and find a wife for me.

I didn't want to get another wife.

I'm just fulfilling my responsibility as the head of household

and fulfilling Yuanniang's wish.

It's best if we can just

fulfill our responsibilities

and live together peacefully.

Dongqing, I want to change my clothing.

I'm going to bed.

Your Ladyship.

His Lordship isn't back yet.

Don't you want to wait for him?

I don't think he'll be coming today.

Let's go to bed.

(Beautiful scenery and beautiful things) My eldest brother

especially brought these pastries.

Try it.

You can have some.

I heard from the servants

that after returning from the Luo family,

His Lordship lost his fondness of Her Ladyship.

He also didn't go to Western Lateral Court last night.

He directly slept at Banyuepan.

His Lordship and the Luo family

must have had a disagreement.

I didn't expect

that Her Ladyship would lose favor so quickly.

She's so weak.

She's so far off

from Yuanniang.

I think

Her Ladyship is quite kind.

Compared to the late Her Ladyship, she's easier to get along with.

Powerless people

are all easy to get along with.

Try this. This one's good.

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Mother, take good care of your eyes.

All right.

Lingyi.

You're always busy with work.

You finally have some free time.

Why did you come here?

Yi'er.

The entire Xu household

is relying on you.

You must go and visit them more.

To them,

I'm just

something they can use to compete for power and benefits.

Nonsense.

It's true that they compete for your favor,

for they do care

about you.

To them,

you are the only one they can depend on.

You can't

treat them coldly forever.

Mother, don't worry.

I know what I should do.

♪The instrument's forlorn, piercing sound is like the autumn breeze♪

♪Music comes from those slender and gentle hands♪

♪The sorrowful melody produced♪

♪Surprised the swans and geese in autumn♪

♪Bowing his head sometimes and frowning, with looks of lingering♪

♪Together, creating new songs and playing old ones♪

♪Under the moon by the window♪

♪The husband and wife love each other like flowers from the same branch♪

♪Indulging in days of spring daily♪

♪Indulging in days of spring daily♪

My Lord.

Your music is beautiful.

It's very extraordinary.

There is a handsome man.

I couldn't forget him after meeting him.

Without seeing him for a day,

I miss him like crazy.

You probably doesn't remember.

We first met

at this garden.

You also played

"High Mountain and Flowing River".

Since that day,

I've secretly fallen for you.

I couldn't help myself.

Your music is strong and powerful,

while mine is melodious and soft.

We complement each other.

What if we take this chance

to play together?

If it's not convenient for you today,

next time,

can you give me some pointers?

What are you thinking about, My Lord?

Just some official business.

I'm willing to share your worries.

When I'm away in battles,

you're the one who's taking care of mother.

Thank you.

As your concubine,

it's part of my responsibility to be filial.

I don't want anything.

When you have time,

I just hope

that you can visit me more often.

Then I'll feel satisfied.

All right.

My...

Zhaoying.

Find a red musical score

from my box of books.

Red?

My Lord.

You haven't played for over ten years.

Why did you think about that musical score today?

Later,

bring it to Concubine Qiao.

Xiuyuan.

How is my makeup today?

Do I look nice?

You're strikingly beautiful.

Even without makeup,

you're more beautiful than the others.

Madam, don't worry.

You're so sweet.

Madam.

Where's His Lordship?

Madam.

His Lordship still has work to do.

He's resting in Banyuepan tonight, as usual.

His Lordship told me to bring you this musical score.

My goodness.

(The Spring Snow) His Lordship wasted your effort.

(Integrity)

Madam.

It seems like

you've prepared a lot of dishes today.

They're not a lot.

His Lordship

will finally come to visit me.

I originally thought that after the late Her Ladyship passed away,

Concubine Qiao will gain the advantage.

I didn't expect that she is same like us.

She has also been alone for over a year.

Now, Her Ladyship has lost favor.

I must grab this opportunity.

You're putting in so much effort.

His Lordship will understand

how you feel.

Even if

the Wen family is prosperous,

to put it bluntly,

we're just merchants.

Only in getting His Lordship's favor

can we sustain our prosperity.

So no matter how hard I must try,

it will be worth it.

The Wen family was a big help

to the Xu family.

To His Lordship,

you're surely different from others.

You're right.

His Lordship is here.

(Good time pass by quickly)

My Lord, you are here.

My Lord.

My Lord, please have a sit.

My Lord, you always work so hard.

I've prepared ginseng chicken soup today

to nourish your health.

My Lord, drink it while it's hot.

Thank you.

My Lord, this ginseng chicken soup

is special.

The ginseng inside

is 100 years old.

When my eldest brother went to Changbai Mountain

for business,

he spent

20 taels of silver for it.

He sent someone to bring it here

for you.

This soup

costs 20 taels of silver?

Not only 20.

In the soup,

I even added pine mushrooms and deer antlers.

Together, they cost a fortune.

As long as you like it,

it's worth it no matter how much money I spend.

I suddenly remembered

that I have urgent matters to attend to.

Enjoy your meal.

I'll go ahead.

My Lord, you're leaving so soon?

You haven't tried

any of the dishes yet.

At least

drink this soup before leaving.

It's such an expensive soup.

I can't enjoy it.

Give it to Yu.

He's growing.

He needs these.

(Good time pass by quickly)

My Lord.

My... My Lord.

Try the new tea this year.

Great Madam

gave that to me some time ago.

Do you think it's suitable

to hang it here?

The bamboo leaves are verdant.

The osmanthus is bright and beautiful.

And there are pretty kingfisher birds.

Hanging it here by the window,

it has a style of its own.

It has a different vibe.

Is this

Lin Chun's osmanthus, bamboo, and kingfisher painting?

I think so.

I was organizing

some old things.

I don't know how I got these out.

I know that you feel sad,

but it's all in the past now.

After all these years,

you should move on.

I won't be able

to have my own child anymore.

How can I move on?

That's... That's not what I meant.

I understand.

I still have work to do.

Take good care

of yourself.

My Lord.

(Pay respect)

Go.

Go.

Stop, freeze!

(Marquis Yongping and his son)

(didn't do inspect clearly and misjudged the enemy's situation,)

(causing heavy casualties to our soldiers.)

(They were almost wiped out.)

(It pains me a lot.)

(His whole family will be killed.)

Mother.

Please let me find the killer soon.

My Lord.

My Lord, it's late. Why aren't you in bed yet?

I can't sleep.

I came out to take a walk.

It's cold at night.

My Lord, you'd better

go and rest soon.

I'll go ahead.

Are you thinking of your mother?

If something's troubling you,

when it's quiet late at night,

sitting here for a while

will make you feel better.

Something's troubling you too?

Are you curious about it?

I just think

that if someone who has a high position and who's powerful like you

wants something,

it will be easy for you to accomplish it.

How can you have any worries?

If that's really the case,

you won't be here.

It seems like

you're still very concerned

about what happened at the spring banquet.

I don't want

to talk about the past anymore.

So even if I tell you

that I don't intend to compete for the authority to manage household affairs,

you won't believe me, right?

You don't want

the authority to manage household affairs?

I think the goal is to manage it well.

It doesn't matter who manages it.

You see things clearly.

It seems like reading in the warm partition

is useful.

I can't compare

to your insight and knowledge.

It's late.

Let's go.

I know what you're worried about now.

You overthink the situations

yet you're powerless to change anything.

(Yixin Pavilion)

Madam.

I just met

Dongqing, Her Ladyship's maid.

She said

that Her Ladyship wants to come and visit you

and also discuss

the fan embroidery design.

She just married into the family,

and she's already busy trying to get people's support.

But it's hard on her.

Who can be convinced

with an illegitimate daughter?

Concubine Qiao

has Great Madam's trust now,

and she is managing household affairs.

I'm afraid Her Ladyship

is anxious.

That's why she couldn't wait

but get your support.

Let's see

if she's capable of doing that.

However,

Concubine Qiao

thinks that because she's the legitimate daughter of a prominent family.

She looks down

on the other concubines.

I'm annoyed with that too.

Madam, Her Ladyship is here.

We were just talking about her.

Princess Dan Yang

Shiyi.

I'm pregnant, it's inconvenient for me to stand up.

I hope you don't mind.

Please have a seat, Shiyi.

I came here today

to see

the embroidery items that you usually like

as reference for the fan design.

You're putting so much effort

on such a trivial thing.

Xiaolan.

Yes.

Dongqing.

Be careful not to let your nail damage the embroidery item.

I'm being careful.

I know how to take care of embroidery items

better than you.

(Even if these embroidery items are exquisite,)

(regardless if it's the fabric)

(or the embroidery design,)

(they're very different from the one my mom had.)

(It seems like I can't find)

(any clues here.)

I heard

that Your Ladyship has learned from a famous master.

You're highly skilled in embroidery.

I wonder if you can recognize

where is that embroidery item from.

Suzhou embroidery is rarely seen.

The thread colors are all light.

It's composed yet lively.

In Hangzhou's Jifeng Hall,

I think there's an embroiderer with the surname of Su.

This is her style.

My embroidery items

are all from Jifeng Hall

I'm not used to others.

You don't need to make

a fan embroidery design for me.

In that case,

I won't disturb you any further.

Thank you for coming here.

I won't see you off.

Take a good rest then.

She's a bit knowledgeable.

You're working so meticulously

on the embroidery items for us.

I'm afraid it's not only for the purpose

of making fan embroidery designs, right?

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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♪