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♫ No indulgence in self-admiration, no desire for splendor. ♫

♫ Living in a scene of bustling prosperity, viewing oneself as a made-up mirror image far away. ♫

♫ Removing her ornate woman's attire, ♫

♫ donning martial armor. ♫

♫ Gentle and wonderful scenery fills the eyes, ♫

♫ how is this not still a battlefield? ♫

♫ Autumn departs, winter arrives, just as Bailu ("white dew") turns to frost. ♫

♫ The road is distant, the days are long, and only finished by death in battle. ♫

♫ My heart wants to spend its last years with you, placed at your side. ♫

♫ However long our lifetimes, ♫

♫ there's no time for melancholy. ♫

♫ In the ash-grey sky, love exists above all, ♫

♫ just lift your head and look up hopefully. ♫

♫ Brave and chivalrous bones, yielding emotions forged into steel, ♫

♫ sharpened by practice to a cutting edge. ♫

♫ Time is like a blade carving every moment onto your face, ♫

♫ one will have no regrets, if you have loved. ♫

Oh My General

So why can't she just leave me alone?

You! Let go of me! I won't run anymore!

- What do you want? - To take you home.

I heard that my granddaughter-in-law is here. Granddaughter-in-law! Granddaughter-in-law!

Greetings, Grandfather.

Sit down now.

- That's already giving your family enough honor, right? - Yes.

You should also give my family some, right?

- Greetings, Mother-in-law. - Rise.

- Mother-in-law, good afternoon. - Rise.

- Paying respects to you. - Rise.

I want to be in harmony with you, shown clearly by visiting you morning, noon and evening.

Sorry. Sorry.

What do you really want to do?

Episode 6

General, an old person is very moody.

It's because the fire in their heart becomes unbalanced. Their emotions easily become impulsive.

Situations like that are very common.

Tell me then. How can I win over my mother-in-law?

General, no need to rush. I'll prescribe some medicines

to nurse her health and it will be fine.

Hurry and write the prescription. I'll personally prepare the medicine for my mother-in-law.

I know it's you.

Grandson! Grandson, how long has it been since you visited me?

Look. Take this so you can have a son soon.

Oh, secretly cooking something delicious in the kitchen?

How is this delicious? This is a medicinal soup.

Medicinal soup?

Is it for my granddaughter-in-law?

She... is pregnant now?

No!

That isn't possible. Yujin also isn't sick.

Your mother-in-law is pregnant?

How old is my mother-in-law to still be pregnant?

Yes... If she's as old as I am, she can't have children anymore.

You also know?

General.

Elder Gong.

General.

The hedonistic sons of rich nobles mixed in with the thirty-thousand new soldiers for training and are causing trouble.

How should we deal with them?

Grandfather, come here.

Help me look after the medicinal soup. I'll be back soon. I'll buy you some candied fruits.

- Okay! Okay. Just be at ease and handle your matter. - Okay. Let's go.

Leave this to me. I will do it for you.

There's nothing to eat. This... !

My god! That's so bitter! So bitter!

His mother-in-law? How could she drink such bitter medicine?

Oh, right. I'll put in some additional ingredients

and the taste will be fine.

Salt. His mother-in-law likes heavy seasoning.

Let's put in some spring onion to give it a light aroma.

Then some soy sauce. Color, aroma, and taste, all complete.

Finally, some hot pepper...

A spicy-flavored medicinal soup.

Spicy and aromatic, so great.

So spicy!

Oh, no!

I've caused trouble.

Grandfather.

The medicine that the military doctor prescribed is quite unique.

Mother-in-law, please have some medicine.

Please drink it while it's hot.

- Grand Madam! Grand Madam, what's wrong! - Water! Water!

So spicy!

Mother.

What's wrong?

Son.

You... your mouth.

Who did this?

I...

What did you do to my mother?

The agreement between us is canceled.

It's my fault. You can stop serving my mother from now on.

No way.

Mother-in-law said it right. A daughter-in-law should serve her mother-in-law.

Greet her from morning to evening. I must not stop midway.

No... Just leave. I don't want it. I don't want you to serve me.

I want to live two years longer. Son, drag her away...

Drag her away!

Mother. Mother... let's go inside your room. I'll call for a doctor.

The General's great-grandmother was a heroine. Her grandmother was the daughter of a great general.

Each one being straightforward women. The General's sister-in-law, Fan Erniang,

don't look at her as being gentle on the outside, she can dance a beautiful "Willow Leaves Sword Technique."

No ordinary man could ever get near her.

But going back to it...

The General's mother-in-law, Princess Consort Dowager Zhao, is your classic example of a traditional capital lady.

She's very obedient to the rules. She likes the boring, traditional mother-daughter-in-law interaction.

For General to earn her liking, that would be a very difficult feat.

Today, I called everyone here to

deal with this matter like a major military problem!

Let's be one with the General in getting past this difficult trial.

That's right. We've been brothers for so many years, risking our lives to win battles.

Now, I'm facing a difficult test.

Hope my brothers can help me come up with an effective plan.

- Thank you. - Thank you!

Today, I gathered you all here

to ask everyone to set your brains to work. Let's gather all the methods we can come up with.

Next, I'm giving you all three problems. Think of ways to solve them when you go home.

The Three Problems

First problem: Talk about the proper principle of mother-daughter-in-law interaction.

Second problem: Name topics that old women will talk about.

Third problem: Give thirty-six ways to be filial to your mother-in-law.

When you go back, ask your wives and mothers about

how to win over your mother-in-law. Tell it to me when you return.

- General, these aren't things that a real man would do. - That's right!

How are they not things that a real man would do?

The Emperor is promoting filial piety in governance.

You don't even know how to be pious to your mother.

How then can you keep your home organized and be able manage the country?

I put a lot of importance on the filial principles.

I'm punishing you three months' worth of salary. Go home to face the wall and reflect.

- This... - Come back once you've come round to the idea.

Okay already. Everyone has clearly read your tasks already, right?

When you go back and are not doing anything else, hurry and come up with ideas.

Go now! Dismissed!

Yes!

I'll also go think of ways.

General,

where is Huli?

The military tactician... he left a message that

he doesn't have a mother or a wife, so he won't be able to be of any help.

Plus seeing the General being depressed every day, he gets sad.

He'll just go to the nearby Dajue Temple instead to burn some incense and eat vegetables for a few days,

pray to Buddha to bless the General with success and a harmonious family.

He's into Buddhism now?

How come I remember him believing in Daoism last time? Did he change it again?

Maybe he has recently been traumatized.

But I believe that in just a few days, he'll have a change of heart and go back to Daoism.

Just let him believe in what faith he wants. I seriously suspect that he's just at home sleeping right now.

General, I think that you should stop worrying about other people's matter.

It's better to just focus on how to resolve your relationship with your mother-in-law.

Aren't I thinking? This is harder than fighting a war.

At a critical time like this, Huli had to flee.

Go and get him back.

Yes, General.

How come it's so hard?

"She's an exquisite companion, a soaring immortal who has suddenly left the Heavenly Palace."

"She has yet to return to the exalted immortal ranks."

"Putting on common attire and make-up and speaking in the common language,"

"how may one obtain such a beautiful woman!"

"I long to compare her to a flower,"

"but I fear the laughter of others."

In front of all others, you're a military tactician.

Unseen by them, you're a devoted lover.

You've fallen deep inside the muddy pool of love.

How will you be able to climb out?

It is easier said than done. Only on the battlefield

can we combine harmoniously, fly wing-to-wing, as inseparable as an immortal couple above it all.

On the battlefield, you block the swords for me, I shed blood for you.

In front of others, I still must be your military tactician,

and advise you to deal with your brutish oaf of a husband and your marriage.

Military Tactician.

- Miss Qiu Shui. - The General is looking for you.

Isn't she busy dealing with her mother-in-law?

It's exactly because of this matter that I came to see you.

The General mustn't rush this matter with her mother-in-law.

How can she not get anxious?

Qiu Shui, let me ask you something.

Do you and Qiu Hua ever argue?

Not just argue, we frequently fight.

Is there any right or wrong?

Not really. All are because of some petty, female stuff.

What about it?

Try thinking then. You and Qiu Hua were from the same mother and are sisters that have relied on each other for so many years.

Even you two will have conflicts. Even more there will be with a daughter-in-law that just got married into the family.

Then, in your opinion...

Two points. First, give each other time to know the other party.

Second, give each other space to be themselves.

I believe in the Military Tactician's advice.

- Mother. - Son, you're here.

The palace just sent news that the Empress Dowager is unwell. She might have contracted some grave illness.

She was still well recently. How come she's now gravely ill?

Actually, she's been sick for quite some time.

It's just that she wanted to act tough and didn't want this news to spread, so I didn't tell you.

Now, I fear that she might be dying.

Although the Empress Dowager arranged an inauspicious marriage for you,

she still has listened to court sessions for more than ten years and has been very caring to our family.

Let's not go too far and just talk about how she arranged for your older brother to handle the purchasing of palace goods.

That is keeping the profits within her family.

What Mother said is so right.

Jin'er, prepare the horse carriage. Let's immediately go to the palace.

- Cuizhi. - Here.

- Help me change clothes. - Yes.

Greetings to Your Highness the Empress Dowager.

Greetings to Your Highness the Empress Dowager.

Rise.

I heard you haven't been feeling well lately. What's wrong with your health?

I've been tormented by this disease for almost half a year,

but they were unable to find out the cause.

Today, the Imperial Physician finally has a diagnosis.

He said that what I have is the "Pathological Leanness."

"Pathological Leanness?" That is an illness of the rich.

Indeed. Imperial Physician told me

that I must take in just unsweetened tea and light meals. I'm restricted to not take sweets.

But for me, that's quite easy, not a true hardship.

When I was young, I entered the palace from a vassal state.

I've enjoyed glory, splendor, wealth, and noble status all my life.

Now, I have to eat very simple meals. It actually is flavorful and interesting for me.

The Empress Dowager has gone through greater tribulations.

This little illness won't be hard on you. You surely can safely get past it.

Isn't that right? Empress Dowager, you entered the palace when you were sixteen and enjoyed the favor of the late Emperor.

From Cairen to Empress. From Empress to Empress Dowager. (T/N" "Talented Lady," Concubine of the Seventh Rank)

When the Emperor ascended the throne, he was still very little.

It was also you who accompanied him to listen to the court sessions and toil day and night.

Thus, citizens were able to live a peaceful life today.

I love what you have said.

Why must I fear such a puny illness?

Oh, right, Yujin,

how are you and Ye Zhao lately?

I...

That... General Ye greets me in the morning and evening.

She is very filial to me.

Yujin and General Ye are also getting along harmoniously.

You still call her "General?" That's being such a stranger.

As the mother-in-law, you must exert more effort on your daughter-in-law.

Thank you, Empress Dowager, for your teachings.

A few days ago, I accompanied Ye Zhao back for the traditional visit to her family's manor to visit the Elder Gong.

Is the Old Gentleman still healthy?

He looks very energetic and full of spirit. His body is also quite strong.

He even said that your skin is as soft as tofu.

He even said that he wants to exchange a few stances with you.

This crazy old man...

is treating me as a sparring partner now.

He really is now very muddled.

Empress Dowager, did you know that

crazy old man has treated Yujin as his granddaughter-in-law.

Although this old man is crazy now,

he is still a meritorious subject of our Song.

Tell him when you get back that I've agreed.

In a few days, I'll go spar with him.

When the late Emperor was still around,

the Elder Gong guarded our borders.

He has given heroic contributions.

His sons and grandsons also died on the battlefield.

He suffered a trauma here.

Remember that he's getting old.

He is confused. As his juniors, just humor him

and make him happy.

Yes, Empress Dowager. You are kind and loving.

I will definitely do as you have instructed.

Ye Zhao is from generations of generals.

Although her looks and personality aren't as lovable as those of the daughters of the rich nobles,

she's our Song's backbone.

I matched her with you in the hope that the both of you

can be together, support each other and complement each other.

A married couple getting along with each other is part of the learning path.

You need to use time and consciousness. Only by doing this, will you be able to learn.

If you don't want to manage this,

even a good marriage

will still break up.

Also, as a mother-in-law,

if you share with her even the least bit of the tender love that you give to your son, it will be successful then.

Yes.

Empress Dowager, please have your tea.

It's still you who dotes on me and visits me frequently.

Of course. Since I was little until now, you have always doted on me.

Yujin, why are you still behaving like a child?

Empress Dowager is not feeling well.

You are not the one to spoil the child. Enough.

Go back to your mother's embrace.

If not, she will be jealous.

No. I'm staying with you today. I'm not going anywhere.

Okay. I will keep you company, too. I won't be going to court.

What?

Empress Dowager presides over government matters. The court can't be without you.

These are sincere words. Isn't that so?

If you were to stay here for two hours,

you will be bored.

Enough. Go back.

With the both of you here to chat with me,

I'm already feeling much better.

I will abide by your orders.

Empress Dowager, take care. We will visit you again.

Xinghua ("Apricot Flower") Brothel

Let me drink with you.

Warriors of the Ye Army.

For eight years, we guarded the borders and returned to the Capital in victory.

All the ones here are my brothers who have gone through life and death situations with me.

I promised everyone that I would treat you to the best wines.

Let's drink to our heart's content tonight!

We'll drink with the General!

General,

I'm very happy that you are drinking with us today.

I didn't even care when my son got married.

Hey, you old fogey.

You old thing. I have always treated you well.

Why didn't your son marry my daughter instead?

Damn you.

My son is a scholar.

I don't want to see him being

chased after by my daughter-in-law with a sword every day.

That's because your son can't defeat my daughter.

- Who says so? - He just won't be able to defeat her.

Who says he can't? Who do you think you are?

You can't be angry with him. When we were fighting on the borders,

there were many warriors who wanted to marry your daughters. Isn't that so?

That's right.

Just close your eyes and choose two of them!

Go away.

Okay.

My daughters will not marry illiterate and crude men like you.

I want my two daughters to marry a rich man

and also someone with knowledge.

Do you know who is the ideal man I'm thinking of?

That is Fox!

Fox!

Fox... let me tell you.

Marry my two daughters.

They get along with each other very well. Marry one and I will let you have the other for free. I guarantee you won't suffer.

Just one, and half of my life is gone. If you give me two, I'll directly see the God of Death!

We have such a good friendship. Let me off.

How can I do this? I'm begging you.

- Marry my daughters. - General Qiu. General Qiu!

Let's wait next time when the civil examination is done,

and kidnap a handsome champ on his way home.

Tie him up and deliver him to the wedding chamber.

Make him a captive husband of

Qiu Shui and Qiu Hua. How about it?

Excellent. Well said.

Little rascal, I like what you said.

Come, let's think of a plan.

Come.

Come on, Old Qiu! Old Qiu, Old Qiu... marry one of them to me.

- What? - Marry Qiu Hua to me.

I have liked her for a long time.

You have liked my Qiu Hua for a long time?

Yes. She and Qiu Shui kept circling around the General,

causing everyone to think that they were the General's women, so no one dared to make a move on them.

If not, you could have become a grandfather.

Are you cultured? Is your family rich?

Xu Duohua, just with your qualities, you even dare to marry my daughter, Qiu Hua? Get lost!

I...

You old man, why must you make a fuss with the young ones? What's the big deal?

He doesn't even know many words and he wants to marry my Qiu Hua? No way!

Let me ask you. Where are my beauties?

You are still asking me?

Whenever we come here, don't those beauties keep circling around you? We can't even see one.

Did they?

You even dare to ask? They all kept following you!

But I didn't do anything. I only watched.

General, I'm here.

- Where are the beauties I wanted? - Beauties?

I have them.

Ladies, come here. Come here!

Look.

Greetings to the Great General of the World's Military Force!

Showcase your expertise. Amuse my Ye Army with songs and dances.

I surely will reward you handsomely!

Brothers, let's drink.

Junwang, why is the General over there?

That's right. She is with a few men. They seem very close.

Wow! It's the sisters, Hua Jiao and Hua Xiu, from the Hua Brothel! (T/N: Flower)

Wanchun Brothel's Sai Fenghuang and Sai Ruyi!

Dingxiang Pavilion's Mudan and Furong. Hongxiu Brothel's Lu Qianqian and Chu Xuan'er!

Mingge Brothel's Li Qiuhao and Mo Xijun!

This... the ten most famous beautiful women in the brothel world are all here!

Oh my, those are really perfumed clothes and gorgeous hair,

the clanking sound of jewelry, beautiful women filling up the Bianliang River!

I spit on them. There isn't any single beauty here at all.

Junwang, don't worry. The General will never let you wear a green hat. (T/N: be a cuckold)

She's going to get you to wear ten green hats!

I spit on you.

Come here now.

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This dance is not bad.

Look at that person, so delicate with soft-looking skin.

Marry her! Marry her then!

- Old perverts... - No...

Do you know him?

He is my husband.

Him? What is he...

The Junwang is dancing to this "Yuqing" tune with outstanding elegance,

very powerful and bright. It's like walking in the Land of Illusion.

It's really like sleeping on a stage made of jade,

because of hearing imaginary footsteps in the air.

What do you mean?

We're here feasting and pleasure-seeking, surrounded by loud ordinary music,

while the Junwang is listening to Daoist music with elegance that's beyond this world.

He clearly is insinuating that we are vulgar, boorish, and without taste.

- Is he scolding us? - That's right.

My husband has many talents and artistic skills.

Should I also demonstrate my talents and artistic skills to him, too?

General, just forget about it.

We know that you're good in fighting on the battlefield.

What talents and artistic skills would you have?

General is good in drinking wine. Why not just perform that?

Got it. Break two big stones on his chest!

What do you mean, "breaking big stones?"

General, qinggong (light-body martial arts). You're an expert at that!

- That's right.- That's great!

Come...

What are you looking at? Haven't you seen a man flirting with a woman?

My apologies. I forgot.

You are also a "manly" lady.

What are you trying to do?

Where did you get those women?

My playing with women is none of your business.

Don't speak too loudly. That's not what I meant.

It's just that Old Qiu saw how pretty that woman was who was by your side earlier.

He asked me to come here and ask around as to which brothel she is from,

so that next time, he might visit her.

Bullshit! So you all were clapping and cheering because you want

to pirate my women?

More or less.

All are women, but there are some who are so beautiful,

some who are clear and bright like the bearing of an orchid.

Even if you bag all the brothels in the capital, I still will be able to find someone better.

Can you do anything about that?

Tonight, with this fine time and beautiful scenery... Be nimble and continue flipping my hair.

Yes.

I just wanted to be sweet and intimate with you

in front of the flowers and under the moon. Drink some wine together.

Hey... Let go of me! Let go of me!

I don't want to hang around with scoundrels like you! Let go!

Husband, who are you calling a scoundrel? Are you talking about me?

Or them?

Who is your husband?

Husband, you really have a beautiful face.

It's more beautiful than that of Hua Jiao or Hua Xiu.

Why would I let go?

You two go now.

Shameless! Scoundrel! A toad! A dung beetle!

Everyone says that "hitting is intimacy, cursing is love."

You curse me as being a "dung beetle." I'll treat it as you saying,

"My wife is so great."

If you curse me as being a "toad." I'll treat it as you saying,

"My wife is so beautiful." You curse me as being a "stinky bug."

I'll treat it as you saying, "My wife is so interesting."

General...

This Junwang isn't giving us respect. Let me teach him a lesson.

Get lost!

You have drunk too much tonight.

What's too much? I don't get drunk, even after a thousand cups.

Give me a break. Whenever you get drunk, you will commit foolish acts.

What? You hit the wall this time?

How am I doing any foolish acts? He's my husband.

Unlike you, who loves to sing when you get drunk,

don't you know that you sing terribly?

Do I? How come I don't remember it?

But going back to it,

you really have angered that beautiful husband of yours.

Not only angered. From his threatening to kill himself just to refuse our marriage,

to his repeated actions of going against me...

not only does he not like me... he loathes me.

His anger has reached its limit.

Then... how are you still going to fight this battle?

It's already a desperate fight from the start.

I must make some risky moves.

What if you're unable to conquer him after a long battle?

Temporarily retreat and lure the enemy to come out to fight.

When will you attack?

Tonight.

There is no enemy nor prey that I'm unable to capture.

Nanping Junwang, I don't believe that I won't be able to subdue you.

Why are you in my study!

Why can't I come here?

Very well! Since you entered our house, you occupied my bedroom, stole my concubines, and disturbed my life.

Now, you won't even spare my study?

Even the last place where I can get peace and quiet has also been conquered by you.

Are you going to force me to die? Okay...

Come on! Bring it on. I will fight with you!

Divorce Letter

Are you really willing to?

If the cow won't drink water, don't force him by pushing his head.

A club won't be able to beat out the sincerity of a man. I do understand such a principle.

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♫ From disaffection and doubt until trust is formed ♫

♫ How many times must two people embrace tightly before one won't feel like a stranger? ♫

♫ Turning back to think about the past life, while living in the present lifetime ♫

♫ In this lifetime, to never casually mention separation ♫

♫ Sincerely you embrace me, to remember my body's warmth ♫

♫ In the center of my heart, your fingerprints are engraved ♫

♫ Both love and hate, seriously taken to heart ♫

♫ Only for one not to live one's life in vain ♫

♫ I am willing to be loyally steadfast to you ♫

♫ Using this in exchange for a missing depth of affection ♫

♫ I'm grateful for your recognizing my worth ♫

♫ For granting me a healthy body ♫

♫ Even though the world is rich and diverse ♫

♫ It cannot compare to your pure and honest gaze ♫

♫ I am willing to be loyally steadfast to you ♫

♫ Using this in exchange for a missing depth of affection ♫

♫ I'm grateful for your recognizing my worth ♫

♫ For granting me a healthy body ♫

♫ Even though the world is rich and diverse ♫

♫ It cannot compare to your pure and honest gaze ♫

♫ I am willing to be loyally steadfast to you ♫

♫ Not caring about the scars ♫

♫ Setting aside my pride ♫

♫ and submitting to you ♫

♫ Even if I disappoint the entire world ♫

♫ I will never turn my back on you ♫

♫ My only care in this life is one person ♫

♫ It's you ♫