All language subtitles for The Sword and The Brocade EP03 WEB-DL

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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, 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 hid ♫

♫ No matter how time passes and life changes ♫

♫ Together, we will grow old ♫

[The Sword and the Brocade]

[Episode 3]

[Jing'an Pavilion]

My Lord!

I... didn't do anything wrong.

My Lord...

- Qiao Lianfang.
- Madam Yuanniang.

It's him.

Me? Qiao Lianfang, the nerve of you!

- Madam Xu, you misunderstood us.
- Yuanniang.

It's not what you think.

I caught you two here alone with disheveled clothes. And you said I misunderstood you?

Madam Xu, I just came here to dry my outfit by the fire

because a maid stained it.

Please believe me. I can ask that maid to prove my words.

Yuanniang.

Get out.

Get out now.

Yes.

My Lord, I really had no idea you would come here.

Really!

Xu Lingyi, you cheated on me.

[Jing'an Pavilion]

Please wait, Madam.

You must be my relative.

I don't deserve to be called "wife."

You may call me "Madam Wen."

Is Her Ladyship in the room?

Yes, Madam Wen. I came here with Yuanniang.

Yuanniang got tired. So she retired to her room.

I'll enter the room to see her.

But she said she wanted a cup of hot tea.

As an outsider, I'd better not wander about in the manor.

I hope you'll order the servants for me.

All right. I'll order the servants to make tea. Let me see Her Ladyship in the room.

It's enough to have me here. You shouldn't be troubled.

All right. I'll go make tea.

[Jing'an Pavilion]

I can't believe you lost all sense of propriety and shame

and did such a disgusting deed under my nose

as a high-born lady.

I didn't do it on purpose.

Madam Xu. My Lord. I really didn't do it on purpose.

Please believe me.

Do you know the consequence of your action?

Hot tea is here. Let me take it to Yuanniang.

Yuanniang said that I should take over the tea.

You shouldn't be troubled.

Let me do it. I've served Yuanniang for many years, after all.

But I'm her younger sister and I rarely get a chance to bond with her.

Please give me this chance today.

Lady Shiyi, I'm afraid you don't know much about Yuanniang's habits and preferences.

I should stay close to inform you. After all, you haven't seen each other in years.

You are right. Yuanniang and I haven't seen each other in years.

But before she got married, she lived in our family's house as the legitimate daughter of our Luo family.

We never dared to defy her as her younger sisters.

Perhaps the Xu Family has different rules than the Luo Family.

If that's true, then you can go ahead.

Look at me. My concern is unnecessary.

I got so busy that I became muddle-headed.

I would never mistrust you, Lady Shiyi.

Lady Shiyi, where is Her Ladyship? Great Madam is here.

- Great Madam. Madam Qiao.
- Greetings, Mother, Madam Qiao.

You've done well, Lady Shiyi. The nannies are here.

You may go and watch the opera.

Yes.

You may go.

Yes.

[Jing'an Pavilion]

♪ I suddenly fell into sad self-pity ♪

- Shiyi, where have you been?
- I walked around.

♪ Oh how depressed I am at heart ♪

Yuanniang seemed to know.

But why did she bring me along?

♪ I urge you to halt and not hurry to head back ♪

Lianfang is the legitimate daughter of our Qiao family.

How can you ask her to be a concubine?

Luo Yuanniang, you're so cruel.

Am I cruel?

Your daughter...

did such a shameless deed under my nose.

Do you expect her to walk away without consequences?

She is lucky that she'll get to be my husband's concubine.

Either she becomes his concubine,

or I'll make her deed known.

Madam Qiao, make a choice.

You...

Cousin! Cousin.

You watched Lianfang grow up.

Can you find it in your heart to let Lianfang

become a concubine?

Cousin.

Lingyi, what do you think we should do?

Let Lianfang leave the capital.

Wait for a while. Then find a man for her to marry.

By then, the Xu Family will help with her dowry.

I...

I'm willing to marry the marquis,

even though I can only be his concubine.

Lianfang, have you lost your mind?

Lianfang, this is not a trifle.

You can't make a stupid decision and ruin your life.

Did you hear that? Did you hear that?

Aunt, I know you think in my best interests.

But I've made up my mind.

I'm willing to serve the marquis for the rest of my life.

I'm willing to become his concubine.

Since you love Lingyi so much and will serve him

until death, I'll forget about what you did.

It's all settled.

Every time Dianchun Hall hosts operas,

I rest in Jing'an Pavilion for peace.

You know that.

What do you mean?

I thought we'd at least respect each other

as husband and wife,

if not help each other.

But now all you do

is speculate and scheme.

You mean...

I was scheming against you and Qiao Lianfang?

Don't abuse my affection for you.

Affection?

You only treat me with distance.

When did you ever show me affection?

Did I force Qiao Lianfang to enter the courtyard?

Instead of condemning that shameless bitch,

you even question your humiliated wife.

Which one of us is being abusive?

Even if I schemed

and put on an act,

earlier today,

can you swear Qiao Lianfang has never thought about it?

Can you swear your mother

has never wanted her here?

After my illness aggravated,

Qiao Lianfang and her mother have been coming here more and more frequently.

But I've never wanted her.

If you'd trusted me a little more,

we could have avoided what happened earlier today.

Did you think I wanted it to happen?

Did you think I wanted to find you a concubine before my death?

Madams, come with me to the drawing room for some rest.

You must be tired after watching the opera.

Go with Danyang to the drawing room for some rest.

The banquet will start soon.

Madam Luo, Her Ladyship is feeling a little unwell.

Go check on her please.

Great Madam, I need to check on Yuanniang.

Go now.

Lady Shiyi.

Great Madam.

Was the opera good today?

It was a classic opera

performed by the famous actors of Huayin Troupe.

Of course, it was good.

What about the other opera?

Did it satisfy you?

I'm curious as to what kind of role

you play in the other opera.

You jest.

I'm of humble status and my words don't carry weight.

I'm only an outsider.

Besides, there are things that we should do

and there are things that we should not do.

What I did earlier today was inappropriate,

but I'm confident to say that I have no ax to grind.

You're quite eloquent.

I hope you are right.

What did the Great Madam say to you?

She just asked me whether the opera was good.

Then, what happened after Yuanniang called you away?

If you are curious, you should ask Yuanniang.

Was it fun?

What's the matter?

Are you ill?

Come on, Zhun. Can we play outside?

Mother, put this dress away.

Don't let devious people find it.

They'd think they could rest easy from now on.

Yuanniang, you've made such a dangerous move.

You know better than I do

that we must not let anyone violate our space.

I had to crack the toughest nut

to prevent trouble.

If she joins the Xu Family as a concubine,

the Qiao Family will feel indignant.

All high-born ladies cherish their reputations.

The Qiao Family will be disgraced

if such a scandal broke.

How did the marquis react to this?

He is filial to his mother.

The Great Madam has taken a stand.

He can only take her in as his concubine.

He has agreed to propose a marriage between Zhun

and a lady of the Jiang Family for their consideration.

What about the matter of his second wife?

Only Shiyi can be his second wife.

It happened that she stayed in the drawing room.

It happened that I succeeded.

It happened that she was clever enough

to stop Concubine Wen, who almost sabotaged my plan.

I wanted Erniang to marry into the Xu Family.

But Erniang can't keep her composure.

Even if she married into the Xu Family, she'd be no match for Qiao Lianfang.

I'm just worried that Shiyi is too intelligent

and won't be controlled easily.

Don't worry.

Qiao Lianfang is the apple of the Great Madam's eye.

She also has the Qiao Family's support.

She won't behave herself after I pass away.

Shiyi is just a concubine's daughter.

She'll have to rely on the Luo Family

to prevail over Qiao Lianfang.

Did my mother say anything?

I don't know.

It must be your wife's scheme.

Poor Lianfang.

She is the daughter of a duke's wife.

She just came here to watch an opera,

and next thing you know, she is going to become a concubine.

Mother.

I... disapprove.

I don't love her.

I have no wish to ruin her chance at a happy marriage.

I'm afraid Yuanniang won't tolerate her

if she doesn't join our family.

Son, a woman's reputation is more important than her life.

Can you bring yourself to see her reputation ruined?

She...

She'll never find a good husband that way.

I won't be a good husband to her.

I already have several concubines and they're examples of a failed marriage.

I can't show her the respect she deserves and I can't give her a harmonious and happy marriage.

I shouldn't ruin the rest of her life.

Kid, you don't understand women.

Lianfang loves you so much.

We can't let her down.

I don't care what the truth is.

You've ruined her reputation after all.

Our family is a righteous one.

We must offer a satisfactory solution.

Yes.

I didn't think this through.

It's my fault.

I know what's on your mind.

What's done is done.

There is no right or wrong anymore.

We have to accept reality for peace of mind.

Just marry her for my sake.

[Mansion of Luo]

Shiyi.

- Mother.
- Madam.

Shiyi, I just visited Concubine Duan

and gathered important information from her.

She told me Her Ladyship intended to tie her family

and the Wang Family together through marriage.

Is the information reliable?

Concubine Duan and I used to be pretty close.

I think the information is reliable.

Wang Yu is Duke Mao's only son.

So this is one of the prizes Erniang was referring to.

Wang Yu.

Is Wang Yu the playboy who caused trouble at Xianling Pavilion according to You?

Uh... I knew Concubine didn't summon us back for anything good.

Ordinary families would rather sell their daughters

than marry them off to Wang Yu the playboy.

Forget about the Wang Family.

The incident that took place at today's spring banquet was not unimportant.

Yuanniang must have set this trap for her own reason.

I think the Xu Family and the Qiao Family have kept the incident from being known.

It seems Lady Qiao is going to marry the marquis as his concubine.

Did Yuanniang set such a big trap

only to find a concubine for her husband?

Her illness might be incurable.

She wants one of her younger sisters to marry her husband after her demise,

so as to protect the interests of Zhun and the Luo Family.

That's the other prize Erniang was referring to.

But what does that have to do with the marquis taking in a concubine?

One more concubine means one more competitor.

I think Yuanniang has no choice.

I'm afraid Great Madam wants Lady Qiao to marry the marquis after Yuanniang's demise.

Therefore, she is the biggest threat to Yuanniang's plan.

Yuanniang set a trap to make Lady Qiao a concubine.

This way, Yuanniang can use the high-born concubine Lady Qiao

to contain her younger sister, who will be the marquis's second wife.

Yuanniang is no less calculating

than Her Ladyship.

Mother,

there's one more thing that worries me.

What is it?

Yuanniang picked me at Dianchun Hall today.

She dragged me into her plan.

I witnessed the whole incident.

I'm afraid Yuanniang chose me to be the marquis's second wife.

Son, you must be careful.

Devious people may make comments in front of His Majesty.

It's not worth the candle to arouse His Majesty's suspicion.

That's why I objected to betrothing Zhun to the Jiang Family.

I'm worried that Zhun is too young and he hasn't grown a personality.

Betrothing him right now might lead to a disharmonious marriage in the future.

You're right.

But Yuanniang is very competitive.

Now that she's at the end of her life,

she won't have peace unless arrangements have been made

as she wishes.

Very well.

She is my wife after all.

Our family owes the Luo Family a debt of gratitude.

It's reasonable and justifiable that I grant her wish.

The Jiang Family includes two brothers.

Jiang Bai works at the Imperial Academy as the Scholar Director.

Jiang Song went back to Le'an

and opened a private school called Jinxi.

I hope to betroth Zhun

to Jiang Song's eldest daughter.

Jiang Song holds no office or title of nobility

while Jiang Bai is the Scholar Director.

Son, you can analyze things deeply and thoroughly.

Betrothing a member of the Xu Family to Jiang Song's daughter

is more reassuring than to Jiang Bai's daughter.

If you marry into the Xu Family,

you'll be the dignified wife of the marquis.

Besides, Marquis Yongping brought the Xu Family back to prosperity.

It proves he is not Wang Yu's kind.

Daughter, I really think he'll be a good husband for you.

Marquis Yongping already has two concubines.

I met them today.

They didn't look easy-going.

Now, the high-born daughter of a duke's wife

will become the marquis's concubine,

a foreboding conflict even before her marriage.

Mother, we've seen plenty of schemes and struggles in noble families.

There are many things worth doing in this world.

I don't want to spend my life like this.

But most of the men in this world have several partners.

Besides, you'll have to get married sooner or later.

I'd rather stay single and keep you company until death

if marriage means serving a man with other women

and never-ending conflict.

Silly girl, you're saying silly things again.

Women need marriage to become established.

But Master Jian isn't married.

Come on, kid.

Mother, if I have too much fear,

I'll end up being controlled like other women.

I'll spend the rest of my life living off another person.

But you don't get to decide your fate.

When Her Ladyship has made the decision, nobody can change it.

I need to try my best.

My Lord, why are we intervening with the boat theft case

and not going after Liu Yong?

There are many checkpoints on land.

Liu Yong is a pirate.

If you were him, what would you do?

You mean Liu Yong probably stole the boat?

What if we can't find any clues?

Then you won't get your pay this month.

Why?

Because you talk too much.

I... I'm sorry.

[Meritorious Deeds Live Forever: Yuyi Oil Mill]

My Lady, don't leave me.

I'm going with you.

Dongqing, I won't leave you.

I just said I'd visit my teacher to get Her Ladyship's permission for me to leave the house.

I must cherish this opportunity.

Take this embroidery work to my teacher's place for sale.

Be careful.

But the wharf is a chaotic place.

Why can't I go to the wharf or you go to Xianling Pavilion for Master Jian?

Am I the Lady here or are you the Lady here?

Don't get carried away.

Got to go. Listen to me.

Take care. Be careful.

Don't worry, I'm not that delicate.

You can't be careless.

Don't lose the embroidery work on the way.

Where can I rent a boat?

I don't know.

Where can I rent a boat?

- Over there.
- There it is.

Thank you.

Have you recently seen a sturdy man with a southern accent?

No, I have not.

Oh, no! I'm sorry.

How can you be so careless?

I'll compensate you.

Take it.

Wait!

You flipped my booth and damaged my rouge.

And you pay me so little in compensation?

How much do you want?

At least five taels of silver.

- Five taels?
- Yes.

I've paid enough for your rouge.

You're scamming me.

I'm not scamming you. Don't leave.

Let go.

What are you doing?

Who are you?

No. It was her.

She flipped my booth. Look.

- Stop!
- You can't pay me so little.

Don't you know how much your rouge is worth?

You might as well stop doing business.

No.

Fine.

This must be my unlucky day.

I won't bother with you.

Greetings, My Lord.

It's you.

My Lord, isn't she the girl held hostage by the pirates?

- She is also...
- She is my wife's younger sister.

You are a member of the Luo Family.

I'm Luo Shiyi.

Why did the Luo Family let you come to this chaotic place?

My servants are waiting for me there.

Would they leave you here alone?

Tell me the truth.

I have my reason for coming here.

I hope you'll pretend that you didn't see me here.

Lin Bo, send Lady Luo home.

No need... No need to trouble you.

I can walk on my own.

Since you met me here, I must take responsibility for you.

If something bad happens to you, I won't know what to tell your elder sister.

Thank you for your concern.

But if you really cherished my elder sister,

you wouldn't have... that day...

I won't bother you anymore.

That young woman is remarkable.

She really is your wife's younger sister.

My Lord, what did she mean by "that day"?

Lin Bo, Censor Liu has a daughter who is 18 years old, cultured, and beautiful.

No.

My Lord, you remembered it incorrectly.

Censor Liu's daughter is extremely ugly and bad-tempered.

That's why she is still unmarried at age 24.

You care about my family affairs so much.

You must be wanting a family of your own.

No, no, My Lord.

My Lord, I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

Start searching now.

Search. Yes.

[The Wharf]

Lady Luo!

Good tea.

Do you have knowledge of tea?

My guess is this is the Longjing tea harvested before the solar term Guyu.

It's too early to harvest tea in the solar term Qingming. It's too late to harvest tea in the solar term Lixia.

It's the right time to harvest tea around the solar term Guyu.

You are right. This is the Longjing tea harvested before Guyu.

I didn't expect you to have knowledge of tea.

I just lived in Yuhang for years

and happened to be familiar with the Longjing tea.

You lived in Yuhang?

Why are you here all alone?

All sorts of people mix at the wharf.

You'd better not associate with him.

I plan to return to Yuhang.

I was going to rent a boat.

I'll travel southward next month and pass by Yuhang.

If you don't mind, you can take my boat.

We can take care of each other that way.

That's wonderful.

How much is the fare?

You're a straightforward person.

If I don't charge you, you probably won't feel at ease.

How about this?

Since I'll send you to Yuhang on my way,

you can pay me half the market price.

Thank you then.

Are you going to Yuhang to visit your family?

You must have traveled to a lot of places.

Do you enjoy the sights?

It feels the best when I drink in the natural landscapes

with a jug of wine in my hand.

I have traveled around over the years as a merchant.

After I viewed the beautiful landscapes,

I realized how humble humans were.

Humans are like ants and grass.

I became bored of worldly troubles.

You live such a free life.

It makes me yearn for the same thing.

What a shame that women rarely see

the beautiful landscapes of this world.

Don't feel bad.

The last time I saw you, I noticed how much your mother cared about you.

It's lucky to have a mother like that.

My birth mother died early.

I'm unpopular at home.

I have to take hints all the time.

Where else can I go

except for mountains and waters?

I don't think you should put yourself down.

We can't choose our families, but we can decide our fate.

Look. It's good to live the way you do.

You're really unique.

You're admirable for making efforts to improve your life

despite your family background.

It's getting late. I should go.

Our boat will set sail on the first day of the next month.

The wharf is not a safe place.

Where should we meet up?

Can we meet up at Ci'an Temple?

I'm more familiar with that place.

All right.

Then see you at 7:00 a.m. on the first day of the next month.

Antai!

Young Master.

Lady Luo, this is Antai.

I'll take him with me and pick you up on the first day of the next month.

Then we'll leave by boat.

Thank you.

[Military Commission]

My Lord.

It seems the boat thief is unrelated to Liu Yong.

What do we do now?

We must carry out a more thorough search.

It's getting late.

You may go.

Go. Go.

Yes!

My Lord!

I thought you were going home.

I still have some official duties to do.

My Lord,

your wife must have prepared dinner at this hour.

She must be waiting for you.

How about we go home and rest early?

You can do your official duties tomorrow.

If you are hungry, you can go home now.

I'm not hungry.

How can I be hungry when you are not hungry?

I stand with you, My Lord.

I often see you skip meals and sleep for your official duties.

But I don't see the court reward you.

[Zhilan Court]
Your Ladyship.

The Jiang Family sent a letter.

What is it about?

They said Lady Erniang was demure, elegant, and kind to her sisters.

Young Madam Jiang likes her very much.

It must be fate's work.

In that case,

I have to marry Erniang into Duke Mao's Mansion.

But the son of Duke Mao is infamous.

He is not a good man.

You've always adored Lady Erniang the most.

It's kind of a shame to marry Lady Erniang off to him.

We've nurtured her all these years to make use of her.

As a member of the Luo Family, she needs to share our burdens

and help secure Zhun's future.

Besides, she is just a concubine's daughter.

She is lucky enough to marry the son of Duke Mao.

If she is smart,

she'll feel grateful.

[I enjoyed all the flowers of...]

I have bad news.

Stop writing. Something awful just happened.

What happened? Don't panic.

The Jiang Family sent a letter last night,

saying... saying Young Madam Jiang chose you.

I can't believe Her Ladyship agreed to marry you to Wang Yu.

Mother, you must have misheard.

Wang Yu is such an undesirable man.

Why would Her Ladyship marry me to him?

But it's true.

Her Ladyship's maid said so.

I've been bribing her with plenty of money and jewelry for a long time.

She doesn't tell me lies.

No way.

I don't believe this.

Her Ladyship has always doted on me.

Why would she marry me to Wang Yu?

Her Ladyship loathes Shiyi so much that she drove her to Yuhang.

If she has to marry a girl to him,

that girl should be Shiyi, not me.

Silly girl, she does loathe Shiyi.

But think about it.

You are no different than Shiyi.

You all are nothing but humble daughters of concubines

and pawns used to benefit the Luo Family in her eyes.

Lady Shiyi.

Great Madam.

Wang Yu is ruthless and promiscuous.

He has gained notoriety in the capital.

He even beat several maids who served him in the bedroom to death.

If you marry him, then...

Duke Mao's Mansion Wang Yu.

I can't believe it's me.

Wang Yu is too immoral for any noble family to form ties through marriage.

They simply want to marry you in exchange for a marriage

between Zhun and a lady of the Jiang Family.

[Riding on my steed lightheartedly in the vernal breeze, ]
[I enjoyed all the flowers of Chang'an in a day]

Why me?

Why sacrifice me for their benefits?

Shiyi must be behind this.

She has been up to no good since she returned.

She must have schemed to steal my marriage.

In that case,

don't blame me for discarding our sisterhood.

[Tianxiang House]
Sir, come in and have a few drinks.

Come in, sir.

My Lady, is Wang really in there?

We've been here for a long time.

Why is he still not out?

He must be in there.

I had people follow him.

So I'm sure.

My Lady, will this work?

- What if...
- Shut up!

We must succeed.

He is out, My Lady.

That's Wang Yu.

Goodbye, sir.

Remember to come again.

Wait here for me.

Be careful.

Don't leave, sir.

- Be careful, Young Master.
- Go back.

[Tianxiang House]
Remember to come again.

Young Master!

Are you blind? Watch where you're going.

You just bumped into me.

I think...

What are you talking about?

I am Wang Yu.

Does it hurt?

How about this? Does it hurt?

She should be fine.

She just had a mild sprain.

I'll write some prescriptions. Go home and rub the medicine on your body.

You'll heal in a few days.

Wait.

My carelessness has injured you, pretty girl.

I feel so sorry.

Don't blame yourself.

I got the injury

because I inadvertently glanced at you.

Your great appearance and impressive bearing

sent me into a trance.

It was my fault, not yours.

Fate must have brought us together.

What is your name?

Where do you live?

How about you come home with me?

I am Luo Shiyi.

I live on Nanchi Lane.

The Luo Family's manor sits on Nanchi Lane.

Are you a relative of Marquis Yongping?

Yes.

Do you know my family?

I heard that Lady Erniang of the Luo Family is just as lovely as you.

Is it true?

You mean my second sister?

She is great in every way.

We can't reach her level.

But...

But what?

But despite Erniang's exceptional beauty and talent,

she suffers an ill fate.

She is very frail.

Even the slightest sign of disturbance

can make her bed-ridden for days.

Therefore, other sisters and I dare not disturb her.

We can only wish her better health.

She is sick?

Then I won't be able to use my skills on her.

That won't do.

[The Book of Changes]

That definitely won't do.

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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 the 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 candlelight 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 every day ♫

♫ 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 ♫