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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 forgetthat you held my hands ♪

♪ In your warm palmsand we braved winds and waves ♪

♪ Unexpectedly, after we traveled so farand 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 passesand life changes ♪

♪ Together, we will grow old ♪

=The Sword and the Brocade=

=Episode 22=

Red cymbidium is rare.

But people with ulteriormotivations are not rare.

Orchid is a noble plant.

Not everyone is qualifiedto comment on it.

If it falls into the filthy hands,its nobleness will be defiled.

I heard that quite a few bad things

have happened to Ou family recently.

Young Madam Ou,you must've had a hard time.

The banquet will begin soon.

Let's go.

Let's go.

(Kindness Brings in Fortune)

What a big feast.

Here, take a seat.

Great Madam Xu, you are here.

- Madam Tang.- Please.

Madam Tang, thankyou for inviting us.

I hope you'll like the food.

They are all nice dishes.

- Here.- Let's sit down.

- Sit.- The dishes smell and look so good.

Hope you'll enjoy the food.

- How have you been doing?- Good.

You look so good today.

- Not bad.- Thank you.

Young Madam Ou, you are here.

Daughter, come hereand greet the madam.

Please sit down.

Young Madam Wang.

Thank you.

I'm in good health.

- Everything's fine.- Sure.

Yes.

It looks so nice.

Now, let's eat.

- Okay.- Okay.

Great Madam Zheng, try this.

This looks good.

Erniang, how have you been doing?

I've been doing very well.

You should mind your own business.

Why do you care about me?

Just enjoy beingthe wife of the Marquis.

Erniang.

Here, taste this.

Okay.

What happened to you?

It's none of your business.

Erniang.

Erniang.

Erniang.

What happened?

How did your wrist get hurt?

Look. There are wounds everywhere.

Are you happy now?

Wang Yu hit you?

How dare he treat you like that?

Why didn't you tell us earlier?

Tell you?

Don't pretend anymore.

If you hadn't replaced meto marry the Marquis,

I wouldn't have ended up like this.

I replaced you?

Do you know why my motherwould go to Ci'an Temple on that day?

Because I was going torun away from the wedding.

Hadn't you set up a trap for me andasked Madam Wang to keep me home,

we would've leftthe capital long time ago.

In that case, you could'vemarried into Xu family,

and my mother wouldn't have been...

What?

You mean back then...

You mean you wanted to...

You wanted to run awayfrom the wedding?

No.

I don't believe you.

You are lying.

There's no way that youdidn't want to marry the Marquis.

How could I use mymother's death to lie to you?

Erniang, think about it.

Have I ever fought you overanything since we were little?

I just wanted to marry intoa wealthy family.

I just wanted to live withpride for the rest of my life.

What have I done wrong?

Why do I have to end up like this?

Erniang,

just let bygone be bygone.

Where there's a will, there's a way.

Our fates are in our own hands.

That's right.

You look so much better lately.

Yes.

So do you.

Has she visited you?

Yes.

How did it come out?

Very nice.

Is it okay?

Yes. Very pretty.

Madam Xu.

Young Madam Ou.

I notice that the embroideryon your cuffs is quite unusual.

Would you mind measking where you got it?

Just some embroidery.

Why are you so curious, Madam Xu?

Please don't get me wrong.

I learned embroidery for a few years.

So when I see somethingnew, it makes me interested.

Madam Xu, you have quite a taste.

The embroidery onYoung Madam Ou's clothes

is indeed rarely seen in the capital.

We all envy her.

No need to envy.

Our fabric is all brought backby Zunzhang from the south.

If you like it, I'll giveyou some tomorrow.

Then I'll thank you in advance,Young Madam Ou.

You are welcome.

The embroidery is surely different,but I'm so tired of looking at it.

I do wanna try something else.

The ladies I know are all frequentcustomers of Xianling Pavilion.

It's said that Master Jianof Xianling Pavilion

has excellent embroidery skills.

Xianling Pavilion?

I've heard of it.

(Duke Mao's Mansion)

Dear, what are you looking for?

Where are you going with the money?

Young Madam.

You think you can stop me?

Dear.

(Erniang, )

(just let bygone be bygone.)

(Where there's a will, there's a way.)

(Our fates are)

(in our own hands.)

Dear,

I lied to you before.

It's my bad.

I know I was wrong.

I promise I'll serve you wellin the future.

Let's start over and live agood life together, okay?

Live a good life?

Sure.

As long as you let me haveBaizhi, I'll give you a good life.

Dear.

Baizhi has got engaged.

She'll get married next month.

I can't do that to her.

Dear.

Father punished youbecause you raped a girl.

If Father gets mad atyou again because of this,

you'll be in trouble.

Don't try to scare me with my father.

You can't even do this forme, and you want a good life?

Young Madam.

What should we do, Young Madam?

Don't be afraid.

Just wait till next monthand get married.

I won't

put you in misery.

Young Madam.

Shiyi,

you are wrong.

It's the way it is now.

Nothing can be changed.

Don't. Don't.

My Lord.

How much did His Lordship drink?

Don't ask. Just get him back first.

My Lord.

Let's go.

Come on.

Hold on. Hold it.

Where are you going?

Back to Banyuepan.

Look.

His Lordship is so drunk.

Why take him back to Banyuepan?

General, you are indeed wise.

Let's go.

The Western Lateral Court is this way.

Come on.

This fan is so pretty.

That's right.

Look how shinyand colorful it is.

Don't.

My Lord.

What happened to him?

Your Ladyship, don't worry.

His Lordship had a drinkwith a few friends

and he got a little drunk.

He just needs some rest.

But why do you bring him here?

His Lordship is drunk like this.

We think that it's better forYour Ladyship to take care of him.

Thank you, Your Ladyship.

Don't. Don't. Don't.

Your Ladyship,we'll take off now.

Your Ladyship, I'llgo boil some water.

I'll go chop firewood.

Don't. Dongqing. Amber.

My Lord.

How is...

Don't... Don't.

My Lord. I...

Put me on the bed.

Go over there.

I'll go boil some water.

You stay here.

I'll go prepare His Lordship'sclothes for tomorrow.

What are you doing, General Fu?

Don't hit me so hard.

It's late already. Won't you go back?

His Lordship willfinally sleep here tonight.

Aren't you curious?

Why would I be curious aboutmy masters' matter?

I'm a disciplined maid.

Okay. Alright.

You are so heavy.

Don't move.

You...

My Lord. My Lord.

Don't move.

Let me clean your face.

Thirsty.

Water.

I want tea.

Wait a moment.

I want tea.

Here it is.

Bring your Marquisfreshly brewed Longjing tea.

Go on.

Hurry.

You are so drunk, yet you stillremember you are a Marquis.

I'll go get it for you.

Get under the blanket.

Why can't I hear anything?

Go brew some Longjing tea.

Hurry.

Where are you?

Hurry.

Hurry. Hurry.

Yes, Your Ladyship.

Freshly brewed Longjing tea.

Hurry.

Hurry.

Hurry.

Where are you?

Hurry.

My Lord, here it is.

It's hot.

You said that you wantedfreshly brewed Longjing tea.

Alright. I'll cool it down for you.

I'll cool it down.

My Lord. Don't move.

Noisy.

Noisy.

Noisy.

Okay. Alright.

Just sleep. Sleep.

He's actually cuter than usual he is.

Great Madam, is it a littlelate to visit Concubine Qiao?

It's not.

Today, I brought Shiyi to MarquisZhongshan's Mansion for the banquet

so as to introduce her toall the distinguished families

in the capital.

I think

Lianfang must feelupset about that.

I have to check on her.

Great Madam, don't worry.

Concubine Qiao is quitesensible and broad-minded.

She'll understand.

I hope so.

Madam, you haven'tslept well for days.

Please have some mind-soothing soup.

What does Luo Shiyi think she is?

Why did she get to go to thebanquet with Great Madam?

That privilege should've been mine.

She's just the daughter of aconcubine who's of low status.

No matter how low her status is,

she's now the wife of Marquis Yongping.

Great Madam.

I always thought

that you werethe most understanding one.

I can't believe you actually

said such mean things.

I don't even think Iknow you anymore.

Great Madam.

I made a mistake.

I said the wrongthings out of anger.

Great Madam, please...

Please forgive me.

No matter how upset you are,you should know the hierarchy.

You should've

understood that the dayyou married into our Xu family.

Great Madam.

I know

I made a mistake.

In the future, I'll placemyself in the right position.

I won't cause trouble anymore.

Great Madam, don't be mad.

Please forgive me, okay?

You got to remember.

Your job is to take care

of Lingyi.

Do not think about other things anymore.

I will take good care of His Lordship.

I won't let you worry again,

Great Madam.

Great Madam.

I used to think

Lianfang is

a gentle

and sensible girl.

I can't believe...

Hadn't I heard it myself today,

I wouldn't have believed thatshe also has a side like that?

Great Madam, don'ttake it too seriously.

It's quite normal thatConcubine Qiao feels upset.

She said those thingsbecause she wanted to vent.

Come to think of it,Shiyi is actually the one

who's honest, kind,

and smart.

I misunderstood her before.

Legitimate or illegitimate,lowborn or highborn,

after all, one's nature will never change.

How come Great Madamsuddenly came here?

Madam, what should we do?

After all the things that happened,

from Zhun's illness,

the moldy rice, to Jie's adoption,

Great Madam doesn't trustme as much as she did anymore.

And she just heard me say such things.

Who knows how she'll think of me?

If you lose Great Madam's trust,

it'll be even harderfor you in the future.

Madam, we'd better keepa low profile from now on.

You want me to give up?

Then I'll really lose everything.

I can't just take it lying down.

My Lord.

My Lord.

What is it?

Are you having a nightmare?

Don't. Run.

Run. Run.

My Lord.

It's okay. It's alright.

You had a nightmare.

It's okay now.

Usually, you are serious and cold.

I didn't expect

that you also have a weak spot.

I was wonderingwhat you were dreaming about

that scared you so much.

My Lord.

(Virtue of Modesty and Patience)

♪ Moisten the brushwith drops of moonlight ♪

♪ And paint your portrait ♪

♪ Extract the notesfrom the Chinese lute ♪

♪ And compose your tune ♪

♪ Silver and golden threadsof the splendid attire ♪

♪ All mirror you in a way so clear ♪

♪ I feel lucky to find youafter so many life experiences ♪

♪ Light up a lamp of mutual love ♪

(My Lord, if you want to understand)

(Her Ladyship better, )

(you should open)

(your heart first.)

(Otherwise, )

(there's always)

(an unbreakable wall)

(standing between you and Her Ladyship.)

♪ Pushing my horse to gallopthrough the four seasons ♪

♪ And feasting my eyeson all the beautiful sceneries ♪

♪ I whispered my favorite placeis being in your arms ♪

♪ Let's stay with each other forever ♪

♪ And listen to the insects' chorusin this moment ♪

♪ Let's enjoy the spring scenery ♪

♪ Draw a picture of autumn ♪

♪ And appreciate all the beauty ♪

♪ Even if we are ♪

♪ Thousands of miles apart ♪

♪ Our hearts will stay connected ♪

♪ Even if our hair turn hoary one day ♪

♪ We will be together ♪

♪ You say the stars are fewand the moon is bright ♪

♪ I say ♪

♪ I love ♪

♪You♪

My Lord,

I was at the bedside.

I...

You don't remember?

Did anything happen?

You want to deny it?

I...

I...

Did I offend you?

- My Lord, I...- I am just kidding.

Lingyi, I heard

that you were drunk yesterday.

I was quite concerned about you.

I didn't expect

that you'd look so energetic today,

which means Shiyi tookvery good care of you.

Seeing that you two get alongso well, I feel happy and relieved.

Shiyi is thoughtful and caring.

Mother, you need not to worry.

These days, Shiyi hasbeen taking good care

of the household management.

I've noticed it.

Thank you for your hard work.

Mother, you flattered me.

I'm just doing my jobas a daughter-in-law.

Everybody can see thatyou are doing a great job.

Shiyi, you don't need to be modest.

By the way, I really likethe embroidery handkerchief

you made for me.

I've never seen suchexquisite embroidery.

Apparently, you put a lot of effort in it.

I'm glad you like it, Mother.

If you don't mind, I can makea dress for you. Is that okay?

Of course.

How could I mind?

That's great.

Then I'll ask them tobuy some good fabric.

Zhaoying.

My Lord, what do you need?

The window is broken.

Get someone to repair it.

Well...

Which one is broken, My Lord?

I say the window is broken.

My Lord, it's not.

Is it now?

Yes.

Amber, when doyou think I can do

the embroidery as well as Her Ladyship?

That'll never happen.

Is it really that hard?

Put them on the bed.

My Lord, what are you...

The window is broken in Banyuepan.

It needs to be repaired.

I'll stay here for a few days.

It's broken?

How?

- It's...- Well...

How did it happen?

I broke it by accident.

It's badly broken.

I don't think it can be repairedin a couple of days.

It'll take at least ten days or so.

Alright. Leave us.

If the window in Banyuepan isbroken, and you can't sleep there,

there are still many other placesin the mansion where you can stay.

The Western Lateral Court isthe main court of the mansion.

What's wrong withme staying here?

Besides, you are my wife.

This is the place where you live.

So where else could I go?

I'll sleep in the warmth partition.

Don't. Don't.

You take the bed.I'll sleep in the warmth partition.

I always stay outside for battles,

and I even slept on the ground before.

It's all the same to me.

But you are different.

So you should sleep on the bed.

♪ Among the clouds drifting away,white birds warble riding wind ♪

♪ Leaning against the willow,I view the green hills by the waterside ♪

♪ Gently, you hang aboutin the vicinity of my heart ♪

♪ Spring coming after winter,warm breeze ripples the river ♪

♪ In the courtyard, flowersare blooming under the full moon ♪

♪ Starlight is like sparrowwhile you are like a wild goose ♪

♪ The blue sky ♪

♪ And the lake in the eyes ♪

♪ Look like scroll paintingswhat is reflected in them is your face ♪

♪ As the whale longs for the sea ♪

♪ I yearn for you ♪

I didn't care about you enough before.

Actually,

you've always treated me well.

♪ My spotless heart enjoys the company ofthe eternal moon light ♪

♪ Our mutual devotion to each other,bears witness to the lapse of time ♪

From now on,

I won't let youget hurt anymore.

♪ And I am blended with youby our attachment to each other ♪

♪ The grass and treeschoose the drifting clouds ♪

♪ I feel lucky to have been chosen by you ♪

♪ The enduring rock equals the jadewhich boasts such luster ♪

♪ With things constantly changing ♪

♪ Whose love will last forever ♪

♪ When we met, the answercame to mind ♪

(The Waterway Classic)

Did I wake you up?

I wasn't asleep either.

Are you

reading The Waterway Classic?

I just read it to kill time.

I want to read thefishing songs, folk songs,

and fairy tales in the book,hoping one day I'll have a chance

to...

To what?

To take a look at those sceneries.

(The Waterway Classic)

I happen to holdthe same thought.

I won't disturb you anymore.

Go to sleep.

Put your hands under the blanket.

Don't.

Don't.

Don't.

(Nightmare again?)

Don't.

Don't.

Run.

Run.

Run.

General Fu.

I see that you are very good at combat.

When did you startto learn martial arts?

For His Lordship's health benefits,the late Marquis started teaching

him martial arts when he was little.

I also lived in the mansion,so I practiced together with him.

When he was little?

In that case, you've been withHis Lordship for many years.

You must know His Lordship very well.

My mother passed away early.

I've kept His Lordship companywhen I was a child.

Great Madam treated me like her son.

I practiced martial arts andjoined the army with him.

So, I know everythingabout His Lordship.

I found that His Lordshipalways has nightmares.

Dreams are reflections of reality.

But His Lordship issuch a strong and tough man.

What bothers himthis much exactly?

Although it's been years,

His Lordship still can't let go of amatter that happened in the past.

Happened in the past?

Back then, late Marquis,and Master Ling'an

fell into the trap set up by Ou family

and got killed on the battleground.

And I also lost myfather at that time.

From then on, I becameHis Lordship's Vice General.

We suffered great loss in that battle,

which almost wiped out the entire army.

I guess His Lordshipstill can't forget that.

For all these years, HisLordship must have gone

through so many brutal battles

for today's peace andprosperity of Xu family.

After late Marquis passedaway, Ou family set us up

and almost destroyed Xu family.

Marquis Jingyuan kept pushing us.

So His Lordship took meto join the army.

He started from an ordinary soldierand made his way up step by step.

To make contributions, HisLordship fought enemies bravely

and gave no thought to his own safety.

One day, the commander sent usto secretly attack the enemy's camp.

Young Master, haveyou lost your mind?

There are so many enemies,yet we only have a dozen people.

We are literally looking for death.

Of course I realize that.

But hundreds of lives of ourXu family count on me now.

If I don't make this contribution,

our Xu family will neverbe able to turn over,

and we can nevertake down the Ou family

and avenge my fatherand my brother.

I have to take thisrisk even if I die.

His Lordship has gone through a lot.

But he alwayskeeps everything to himself.

Over time, he's becomea little cold and ruthless.

But I know that this is his wayto protect Xu family and himself.

So, that's why His Lordshipappears to be cold and serious.

But he wasn't like that before.

When the late Marquis was stillalive, His Lordship liked laughing

and playing polo.

He was nothing differentfrom those lively and cheerful

young men in the capital.

A lively and cheerful Marquis?

It's really hard to imagine.

(For all these years, )

(His Lordship has gone through a lot.)

(But he alwayskeeps everything to himself.)

(Over time, )

(he's armed himself)

(with coldness and ruthlessness.)

My Lord, you are back.

Why are you still up?

I made some soup for you.

It'll warm you up.

My Lord.

I strained my wrist whenI practiced sword today.

It still feels sore.

Shiyi, could you do me a favor?

You are pretending it, aren't you?

It's true.

I'm not lying.

Then I'll go get some medicine.

My Lord, do you want the soup or not?

Let me.

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

♪ Who picked up the paintbrushto draw loneliness ♪

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

♪ The mountain city is waiting for rain ♪

♪ I am waiting for youto pass in my memory ♪

♪ The sky is in a more lonely colorthan your face ♪

♪ The wind risesand the candle light flickers ♪

♪ The thin clothescan'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 inkand paper exhaust our stories ♪

♪ Who picked up the pento 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 pento 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 ♪