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♪First sight with suspicion♪

♪A test for two young hearts♪

♪The road is rocky♪

♪The world becomes silent when you are by my side♪

♪Have two pots of tea together♪

♪The game of go is hard to settle♪

♪Play the zither and hear the song♪

♪Who is as beautiful as a painting♪

♪Why look at the flowers outside the window alone♪

♪Have a peaceful life and another summer passed away♪

♪Hope we can stay together forever♪

♪Appreciate the elegance together♪

♪It was misty and rainy that day♪

♪Hold the jade cup to you♪

♪Let’s have a drink and play the game of go♪

♪But the wind blows outside the window♪

♪It disturbs my dream♪

♪It’s just a flash in the pan♪

♪The flowers smother the window♪

♪The leaves fly into the sky with the cloud♪

♪We will meet in the end in the cloister♪

♪We hold hands with tears in eyes♪

♪You whisper to me under the moonlight♪

♪We never have to part again♪

=Rebirth For You=

=Episode 19=

What now?

Are you here to rub it in?

Compared with Xuanjia Battalion’s heavy losses,

your broken rib is nothing.

They were lenient enough with you.

And no, I’m not here to rub it in,

but you need to know as a commander,

your men’s lives are in your hands.

Any decision you make

affects tens of thousands of them.

Don’t lecture me.

Xuanjia Battalion got hit the hardest.

They should’ve had their supplies first,

but they don’t even have a winter coat yet.

How did that happen?

Are you asking me as Quartermaster?

I’ll see to it.

It’s none of your business.

Fine.

If you know what to do,

I’ll leave you alone.

Take care, Young Master Zhao.

We’re leaving.

How’s Her Grace’s arm?

Zhao Xiao, this is my last and final warning.

Baoning is my wife.

Stay away from her.

I meant to remind you

that don’t leave her behind

or let her get hurt again.

Alright, alright.

We’re all friends

and we’ll see each other a lot.

No need to get hostile.

Li Qian, he’s still injured.

Just be nice.

Come on. Let’s go back.

Come. Just go.

Heavens! Young Master!

Your wound is still fresh.

You shouldn’t have come here.

Whatever you need,

just give me a shout

and I’ll be there.

Don’t sweet-talk me, Cai Shuang.

Let me ask you something.

Why hasn’t Xuanjia Battalion received their supplies?

Young Master,

they’re drastically downsized,

thus being moved to the bottom of the list.

Besides, what we have is limited.

There may or may not be

anything left

when it’s their turn.

The army is granted

300,000 tales of silver every year.

Is that much money

not enough to buy winter coats?

You’ve mistaken, Young Master!

It’s not my fault.

Look,

if we could get half

Military Expenditure Account Book of that funding,

that’d be a good year.

You took away almost everything we had

for the last battle.

It’s not that I’m not doing my job,

but I don’t have any money or supplies.

All that...

All that is my fault!

300,000 tales!

Where could I get that much money?

Young Master!

I’m back.

What happened to you, Young Master?

Had a little accident. Nothing serious.

What...? What are these?

Marquis had me bring them to you.

He said

your rash attack

cost us tons of grains and supplies.

Without timely replenishment,

things could get worse.

Silver here

is to help you cover the losses.

Father!

Also,

other than all that silver,

provisions should we here soon.

I’ll go outside to wait for them.

Thanks to this money,

our men can survive this winter.

Young Master,

as much as it seems,

it’s only of expediency.

Even if we pull through this winter,

what about next spring?

One step at a time.

I have an idea

to earn more with what we have.

Then we’ll have enough to support us

through this winter and even next year.

What is it?

Tell me about it.

That’s it.

Will it work?

Of course.

We’ve been doing that all these years.

Or how did the entire army

live on insufficient funds for so long?

I see. I’m entrusting it to you.

If anything goes wrong,

you’ll be held accountable.

You can count on me, Young Master.

I’ll get it done.

Money

Accountant Cai.

What do you have for me this time?

It is

a big deal!

Virtue Brings Real Aroma

Your husband is back

and he needs you now.

Give me a minute.

I’ll be with you after it’s done.

I need you now!

Do you want this?

Yes.

Come and get it.

Give it to me.

It’s almost done.

- What is this thing? - Give me that.

Let me see.

Give it to me!

No!

Give it back!

Come and grab it!

- It’s mine! - Let me see!

Your Grace!

Tell me everything about it.

Let me show you a treasure.

See this arrow here?

- Your Grace! - It’s not like...

Need I remind you what Grand Empress Dowager said?

What leverage

could a maid have?

Virtue Brings Real Aroma

More soup, Miss Gao?

Give it to me. I’ll bring it to Commandery Prince.

Thank you.

Qian just came back

after a long day.

I’d rather not bother him.

Please give him my regards.

I will.

Why is she so nice all of a sudden?

Did she do anything to this soup?

Miss.

Li’s Mansion

What?

Her Grace and Qian can’t sleep together?

Wait... What?

Her Grace and Qian can’t sleep together?

Why?

Don’t get me started.

Apparently, Grand Empress Dowager said that.

Qian is my only son.

Her Highness

can’t cut off our family line!

Uncle Li, calm down. Don’t be mad.

Unfortunately,

Her Grace is too weak.

But there’s...

Enough, Miaorong.

My husband and I will talk about it.

You may leave.

Yes.

What’s going on?

Let’s talk over there. Come.

Young Master,

may I speak to you in private?

It’s about the supplies.

Am I Quartermaster or you are?

Lacking supplies is no joke.

You can’t fix it alone.

I guess

we’ve already run out of grains.

Wrong move.

Young Master.

Go under.

We must do something fast.

The last thing we need is a mutiny.

Our family owns farmland in Jinxi

and I’ve gathered the yield this year.

- As long as... - Li Qian,

do you think you’re so capable

that I can’t do anything

without you?

Good! Try again!

Of course not.

I’m doing what’s best for the troops.

How admirable that is!

Higher!

Am I dead

that you have to do all the work?

Gathering supplies is my responsibility.

I’ll take care of it.

You can’t risk our men’s life!

I won’t!

If you don’t believe me,

I’ll bet my life on it.

If the supplies

aren’t in place in a month,

my life is yours.

Don’t move.

Good!

Uncle.

Miaorong!

To what do I owe this pleasure?

Uncle,

I should’ve come more often.

It’s been a while since these books saw the sun, right?

The ancient ones must be kept dry

or they’ll fall apart.

You used to be with me all day

and dry my books.

Then when you started to follow Young Master Qian around,

those books were left behind.

Did you make lotus seed sweet soup for me?

I miss

your cooking.

Uncle, your early years of service

out there under Uncle Li

has taken a toll on your health.

Lotus seed

can remove inner heat and soothe your liver.

I’ll make that soup for you every day.

Thanks. You’re so sweet.

Speaking of which,

Uncle Li’s condition must be similar to yours.

Uncle, do you know his taste?

I’ll bring him some soup, too.

Don’t.

Commandant Li

lives on meat and drinks.

Sweet soup

is really not his thing.

You can prepare some fine liquor

with herbs instead.

That way, he can drink

and stay healthy.

It’s win-win.

Good idea. I’ll take the books out.

Sure.

Spring Plowing

Uncle, you were careless

that you misplaced a file in the book.

Letter of Betrothal: Li Qian and Miaorong

Letter of Betrothal between me and Li Qian?

Oh, that?

That was scrawled when you were little.

One day, when Commandant

and I had too much to drink,

he somehow

wrote that.

It was long ago and we were both drunk.

It doesn’t count.

But...

But Uncle Li wrote it himself.

It’s right here. Of course it counts!

Miaorong,

I know how you feel about Young Master Qian,

but he and Her Grace have already married.

No way would he divorce her

to marry you, right?

Don’t be too stubborn.

No, he doesn’t have to divorce her

in order to marry me.

I can be his second wife.

Miaorong...

Uncle,

my parents left me when I was little.

It was you who raised me.

I see you

as my father.

If you

don’t help me,

who else will?

I’ve always loved Qian,

but he married Her Grace.

Uncle,

I wouldn’t ask for anything

if the betrothal didn’t exist,

but it does.

Uncle,

please

do me this favor!

I’m begging you!

Uncle!

Miaorong,

I’m not blessed with children

and I regard you

as my own daughter.

Fine.

I’ll do everything I can

for you.

Uncle!

Li’s Mansion

Darling,

stop reading.

Let’s eat.

We have all your favorite food

and drinks.

Lovely!

Commandment Li.

Fuyu.

Perfect timing.

Come

and drink with me.

Not today, sir.

I’m here for something else.

I wonder

if you remember this.

What is it?

When did you write that, Darling?

Madam,

he did it when he was drunk.

Maybe he’s forgotten about it.

Your son has gotten married

with none other but a princess.

I should’ve let this betrothal slide,

but...

Sir,

I’ve been with you for years

without asking you for anything.

I only hope

you can keep your promise

and accept Miaorong as your son’s second wife.

Fuyu,

I know Miaorong’s feelings for Qian,

but he’s already married Her Grace.

Having a second wife

is inappropriate.

How about this?

I’ll prepare a huge amount of dowries for you.

If there’s anyone in Bingzhou,

no,

in entire Jinxi

that you like,

I’ll marry you to him.

How does that sound?

Master,

if it’s

really too much to ask,

I’ll let go of this betrothal.

- I know she’s understanding. - Problem solved!

Indeed!

Miaorong is always considerate.

I know.

Alright.

Miaorong!

- What are you doing? - Miaorong!

Put those scissors away!

Miaorong, what were you thinking?

Silly! How could you...?

How could you cut off your hair?

Madam,

Master,

if I can’t be Qian’s only wife,

I can be his second wife.

If I can’t be his second wife,

I can be his concubine.

If that still fails,

I can...

I can be his chamber maid.

Master, Madam,

if you’re marrying me to another man,

I...

I’d rather cut off my hair to be a nun.

That’s enough.

Don’t say that.

Fine. Alright.

You don’t have to marry anyone.

Cuihua,

take her to freshen up

and tell her not to do anything stupid again.

Sure. I will.

Come on.

Fuyu,

I’ve never seen her

so fiery before.

Sir,

she’s the only family I have.

Please grant her wish!

Luckily, you didn’t cut off too much.

Your hair still looks fine.

Miss,

Prosperity and Peace why did you hurt yourself?

As the saying goes,

no pain no gain.

But that hair doesn’t guarantee you

a spot in the West Courtyard.

The rest is on Uncle Li.

Letter of Betrothal: Li Qian and Miaorong

Father,

what’s this?

Back then,

Gao Fuyu and I had approved

the marriage between Li Qian and Miaorong,

but then you showed up.

I couldn’t say no to you,

so you became Li Qian’s wife.

Yet,

Miaorong got hurt.

That’s why

I came with her today

to straighten things up

and I hope you’ll be kind

and take her.

Take her?

Father, I don’t understand.

Miss Gao isn’t a gift.

She’s a person.

I can’t just take her.

I want her to keep you company.

As what exactly?

The betrothal was there before me.

According to the order,

I should step down

and fall behind her, right?

No, no, no!

I didn’t mean that.

Your Grace,

you’re a noble princess.

I wouldn’t dare to go above you.

Back in the capital,

I already told you

Qian means the world to me.

It’s fate

that he married you later,

not me.

I accept that,

but my feelings for him

have never changed.

I don’t need a title or whatnot

as long as

I can be with him.

I’m begging you, Your Grace!

Please let me stay.

Miaorong is being as humble as she can.

There’s no harm in keeping her, right?

She can be your maid,

or you can keep her

to decorate your room.

Yes, Your Grace.

I’ll attend to all your needs.

If you have a bad day,

vent all your anger on me.

Just don’t kick me out, please!

Alright. Get up.

Get up.

Her Grace is generous enough

to let you stay.

Take good care of her.

Go ahead.

I’ll take my leave.

Father!

What’s this really about?

Your Grace,

haven’t I made it clear?

Your Grace,

you and Li Qian still haven’t gone all the way.

But our family can’t stop at his generation.

I understand we can’t go against

Grand Empress Dowager’s edict.

So now,

Miaorong is here

to share your burden

and help carry on our family line.

Baoning.

What happened?

Open the door.

Baoning!

Hey.

Yes?

What happened to her?

I have no idea.

This morning,

Master came with Miss Gao

to talk to Her Grace,

then she became like this.

My father was here?

Yes.

Father!

How could you do this?

Qian,

I wrote the Letter of Betrothal

and Fuyu begged me for Miaorong.

I mean,

you two grew up together

and she’s obsessed with you.

Besides,

you and Her Grace still haven’t done it...

Father!

How dare you yell at me!

Listen,

a filial son must carry on the family line.

And what you’re doing?

You’re unfilial!

Grand Empress Dowager was concerned

if Baoning was strong enough to give birth,

so she asked us to hold it.

But it’s not like forever!

How could you

give me another woman

shortly after Baoning and I married?

If Her Highness finds out about that,

what should we tell her?

And, Father,

you’re widely respected.

If words got out

that you stuck your nose into your son’s bedroom,

what would others think?

I don’t need another woman. I’m serious!

Fine! Whatever!

I won’t interfere again, alright?

Get out of here!

Leave me alone!

Go!

Baoning,

I’ve learned about everything.

Open the door.

If so,

then go ahead.

Where to?

To your study.

And do what?

I’ve had Miss Gao wait for you there.

Just go.

Do you mean it?

Go ahead.

That’s very generous of you.

I admire that.

Your effort

won’t be in vain.

I’ll stay the night in the study then.

Seriously?

He’s going for real?

Night Falls and Wind Blows

Do you know

where Li Qian was last night?

In the study.

What about Miss Gao?

She was there, too.

No, wait!

That was a mistake.

I’ll take it back.

Sure. No problem.

Oh.

Greetings, Your Grace.

You’re up early.

You two seem to have had a good night.

Thanks to you,

I can enjoy her company.

I must be the luckiest man

to have married such a tolerant wife.

You’re welcome. I’m just doing my job.

Anyway, thanks for everything.

If there are more women to come,

I hope you’ll be as tolerant.

Of course.

Let’s continue the game.

You’re better than I thought.

We should play more often

in the future.

Your turn.

Wait for me, Your Grace!

Your Grace!

- I’m so pissed! - Wait!

How could he do this to me?

To be fair,

it was you who...

What...? What did I do?

You asked him to go there.

So what if I did?

I only said that in a fit of rage!

How could he actually go?

Your Grace...

You’re a liar, aren’t you, Li Qian?

Everything you told me is a lie, isn’t it?

How dare you!

How could you...?

That’s right.

What?

Seeing your husband with another woman,

you should be mad.

How could you push me away?

Are you breaking up with me?

Miss, you’re back.

How did it go in there?

Miaorong,

I can’t be with you

not because Baoning is a princess

but because I don’t think

there’s room for someone else in my heart.

That Letter of Betrothal

won’t change anything.

I won’t marry you.

Qian,

why not?

I just want you.

You don’t need to marry me.

Why are you being so cruel to me?

I believe I’ve made it very clear.

Why?

Uncle Li said I could stay

and so did Her Grace.

How come you of all people are saying no?

I don’t love you.

Keeping you would only ruin your life

and more importantly,

break Baoning’s heart.

Would it really?

She asked me to wait for you

and told you to come here.

All that was her idea!

How could she be heartbroken?

You don’t know her.

Baoning is that kind of girl

who acts like she doesn’t care

even if she’s mad or sad.

She’s silly.

Miaorong,

you should go back.

No, Qian!

I...

I’m begging you! Please don’t let me go.

At least not tonight...

Are you sure you want to stay?

Yes.

Fine.

Do me a favor then.

So he asked you

to put on a show with him

in front of Her Grace?

I’ve plotted so many ways to be with him,

but he turned me down.

He’s changed.

He wasn’t like that before.

He used to

let me have my way all the time.

Jiang Baoning!

It’s all her fault!

Since they met,

everything has changed!

She ruined my life.

So all that was a show?

It wasn’t true?

Of course it wasn’t.

You set me off deliberately.

You started it first.

My liver hurts because of you.

Touch it.

That’s your heart.

Whatever.

My whole body

is in pain.

Baoning,

keep this in mind.

From now on,

you can hit me, yell at me

or blow off your steam whenever you want

just don’t

keep everything to yourself

or push me to someone else,

please?

You think I wanted to?

You should let me know

whenever you feel uncomfortable.

I’m your husband, no?

It’s my job

to do everything I can

to protect you.

You know how Miss Gao feels for you.

Why did she agree to work with you?

I’ve persuaded and warned her

and I’ve tried everything to reject her.

I know it’s kind of mean

but it’s for her sake.

I hope she’ll come around.

Mother, what are...?

These are

Xuan’s baby clothes

and shoes.

Look,

aren’t they cute?

And this one.

This rattle

was his favorite toy.

Every time

I played it,

he’d start to cackle.

Now that you’re his wife,

I want you

to keep them.

Here you are.

Our family has been declining

since Empress Dowager moved to Longevity Hill.

I’m sorry

that you have to suffer with us.

Whether we’re powerful or not doesn’t matter.

What matters to me

is you and Xuan’s happiness.

Don’t worry, Mother.

We’ll be the happiest couple.

Good girl.

Your words

are such a relief.

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You spooked me, Xuan!

Let me

comb your hair.

Hey,

Mother gave me a few treasures earlier.

Treasures?

Everything valuable we had

was given to you as the betrothal gift.

What else is left?

Your baby clothes, shoes and toys.

They’re priceless to me.

So,

do you know

why Mother

passed all that baby stuff to you?

She wanted me to keep them.

Actually,

she wants new babies in our family.

How about

we make them tonight?

Stop it!

Give up!

You can’t run away from me!

Go away!

Go easy on those drumsticks.

Try the other dishes I made.

I didn’t cook all that for myself!

I can’t believe you’re still eating!

Listen,

the food can wait.

You should

pay more attention to your marriage.

I’ve

hired a few matchmakers

to get to know

all those bachelors in Bingzhou.

When you’re done, go to my room.

Let’s find the best one for you.

I’m thinking

it should be someone like your brother

who’s firmly loyal to his wife

despite the temptation.

I’m full.

Come back! You...

- Let her go. - Dongzhi!

Li Changqing!

What?

You think you’re helping her?

No, you’re doing the opposite, you know?

Dongdong is still young.

She can pick from the crowd

to find a good man.

But when she gets older,

she’s to be picked

or left on the shelf.

She’s your daughter, too!

Would you rather see her

grow old and alone at home?

You’re exaggerating it!

Li’s Mansion

Come.

Miss Dong was so thoughtful

that she specifically put aside

Unifon this face-washing cream for Your Grace.

We can’t live without her.

Let’s go.

Hi, there.

Where did you go?

We went shopping

and picked up a few things for Baoning.

Hey,

I’m home. No need to walk me in.

Just go.

Take care of her for me.

Sure.

Hey!

Yes?

You two are so sweet together!

I envy you.

I didn’t get to ask you.

How are things between you and Qing An?

What do you mean?

He lied to me about his identity.

How could I still trust him?

He must’ve had his reason.

Be that as it may,

it was still a lie.

You’re the one lying now.

If you hate him as you said,

why are you still wearing this ring?

My hatred is real.

It’s as much as the trust

I misplaced in him.

Miss,

you’ve been in the room for too long.

It’s bad for your health.

Today is a nice day.

Why don’t we go out for a walk?

Go out

so they can laugh in my face?

Well,

everyone knows the betrothal

was the adults’ decision.

No one will judge you.

Don’t you know

people talk behind each other’s backs?

Miss Gao, you have a visitor.

You aren’t supposed to be here.

I have no other choice, Miss Gao.

You don’t go out.

I can’t find you elsewhere but here.

Miss Gao,

I’ve invested all my savings in your money shop.

Right now, I’m almost broke.

That’s why I’m here.

Guanju, guard the door.

Don’t let anyone in.

Yes.

Mr. Shao,

I don’t have that much money now.

Are you not going to pay me back?

I don’t have money,

but there’s something better

for you.

I just

want my money back.

What a shame!

That thing

is worth a whole lot more.

What could it be?

Is there not even one good young man

in the entire city?

I paid a lot for these men’s profiles!

None of them stands out!

They aren’t worth the price.

Matchmakers gave you the worst candidates

when there are tons of better ones out there.

Others aside,

there’s this Mr. Shao I know

whose family is rich and powerful.

Their family fortune is unthinkable.

As the only son,

he’s the sole heir to all that.

Besides, he’s so charming

that girls are eager to marry him.

Is that true?

Yes.

Why didn’t you tell me earlier

about such a rare catch in the city?

Madam, I’ve only met him

a few times.

If you trust me,

I’ll set him up with Dongzhi later.

Of course I trust you.

Don’t wait any longer.

Set it up tomorrow.

Miaorong,

do everything you can to help them together.

I will.

You have my word, Madam.

Hi, there!

Thanks.

You must be Miss Li Dongzhi.

Coming.

Mr. Shao, right?

Yes.

Have a seat.

Cheers!

Cheers!

As Commandant Li’s daughter,

Commandery Prince’s younger sister

and Commandery Princess’s sister-in-law,

you’re of noble birth

and unparalleled beauty.

It’s my great pleasure

to have finally met you.

I am who I am.

I don’t have that many identities.

Besides, our family rose from bandits.

That’s not noble at all.

Your brother’s marriage with Her Grace

has brought your family fame

and a spot in the nobility.

Are you alright, Miss Li?

I’m fine.

What’s that smell?

You mean this?

The smell is from the most popular perfume powder in the capital.

It’s designed for men.

A tiny box of it

is worth ten taels of silver.

There’s perfume powder for men?

Miss Li, that’s the new trend

in case you don’t know.

Rich young men like me

should always keep up with it.

Excellent.

Excuse me. I should go.

Miss Li!

Miss Li, wait!

You...

Dongzhi!

Come!

How dare you set foot in Mu’an again!

♪Don’t dream♪

Dongzhi, I can explain.

Yes, I’m the Second Prince of Yongqing

but I’m indeed looking for my mother

by doing business between two states these years.

I swear that’s true.

♪Because no one sees♪

Dongzhi,

♪You stop♪

my love for you

is also true.

Enough!

Why should I believe a man

with a fake identity?

Dongzhi...

♪I’m not scared if I can’t realize my dream♪

♪I’m scared♪

♪To be back to the start when I wake up♪

I’ve said it already.

We’re over.

Dongzhi...

You’re nothing but an enemy.

If you show up again,

I’ll tell them who you really are.

Don’t push me.

♪Life may show some mercy♪

♪Time isn’t wasted yet♪

They’re yours.

♪Love hasn’t reached the end♪

Take them back.

♪We can stay together in peace♪

♪That day won’t be too far away♪

♪It’s belief♪

♪That draws us together♪

♪Amid the fog♪

♪Like the bright remote place♪

♪Like the white frost♪

♪Sway in the morning mist♪

♪Yearn for the warm place in my dream♪

♪The joyful time♪

♪Becomes yellow now♪

♪Lost on the road♪

♪Forgot my direction♪

♪Forgive me for being young and frivolous♪

♪I didn’t know what lovesickness is♪

♪It took me years to appreciate it♪

♪The time we spent together♪

♪Even the fate closes every window♪

♪You are still a beam of light♪

♪I’m facing the light and hope is ahead♪

♪Like it never bloomed♪

♪Even the fate tries to stop us♪

♪I’ll still be here♪

♪Missing you until my hair turns white♪

♪I’ll still comb your hair♪