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♪The spring breeze outside the window moves the stream♪

♪Who is disturbed by the williow catkins?♪

♪You're there when I look back, toying with my heart♪

♪Everything has become an ornament♪

♪A pair of lovebirds are flying under the roof in the drizzling rain♪

♪Whose secrets have drifted to the chamber?♪

♪The night when the moon shines, I'll have a drink with you♪

♪Let's keep each other company for the rest of our lifes♪

♪The mountain and water carry me through my lifetime relationship♪

♪Oh, wind and rain, you're as romantic as spring♪

♪Like the star and the moon, I wish you all well♪

♪Don't think about him, I'm right by your side♪

♪Oh, my dream keeps changing because of you♪

♪I'm still waiting for you to look at me♪

♪It's hard to let go once one falls in love♪

♪My life is not wasted while being with you♪

=Choice Husband=

=Episode 21=

Miss,

they look at us as if we're thieves.

You and I are in prison now.

Don't we look like thieves?

Isn't that Miss Shen?

It's been so long since I saw her.

I heard that the Shen family offended the Regent.

All of them were annihilated.

Didn't a plague hit them?

The plague was Regent's doing.

Shen Miao cheated on him.

It was an act of revenge.

Let's go.

Hurry up.

Miss Shen.

Let's grab the stuff real fast

and go back earlier.

As he dares to do it,

will he care what the people say?

I think you've misunderstood His Highness.

The Qin family is powerful

and the nation is unstable.

He just wanted to protect you.

I understand.

I'll cook today.

Do you know what His Highness usually likes to eat?

Pei Yanzhen and I have known each other for years.

We eat and sleep together

but I know nothing about him.

That's not what I meant.

It's a great thing that you're willing

to cook for His Highness.

Not to mention me,

I'm afraid no one

in the world knows his preference.

In fact,

he brother has had a tough life.

Over a decade ago,

when he was adopted by the Pei family...

I hate that look of his.

He's just pretending.

Young Master.

All of you

perform worse academically than my young master.

It's a cowardly action to keep picking on

my young master.

You're just a servant.

How dare you be insubordinate

and stand up for this silly thing?

Guys,

let's go.

- Hit him. - Hit him.

Stop!

Stop!

Stop!

Stop hitting him!

Stop hitting him!

Stop!

Stop!

Pei Yanzhen,

do you know what you've done wrong?

A gentleman shouldn't act recklessly.

I was wrong.

But Clan Leader,

if I kneel for 24 hours,

can you let my servant go?

He was insubordinate and made a mess.

You even intercede for him?

You... You're

a fool growing without watering.

How dare you intercede for him?

How dare you talk back?

You even talk back.

You're stubborn.

How dare you plead?

What a stubborn kid.

Where is Zhi?

He...

He...

The Pei family keeps a dog to safeguard the residence.

But once the animals dare

to bite their masters,

we certainly have to beat them to death.

What did you say?

I'm not wrong.

You and your servant are

the dogs of the Pei family.

- The dogs of the Pei family. - The dogs of the Pei family.

He had been seen as a disgrace to the Liu family since childhood.

They didn't care about him.

Then, he was adopted by the Pei family.

As he was a weakling,

the clan members were harsh to him.

He didn't know about his parentage until he was eight.

And he became

violently ill that year.

He and I are the disciples

of Master Yuanzhen, the Martial Monk of Daming Temple.

Master once said

that he got a late start and a poor body,

it made him unfit to practice martial arts.

But he kneeled for 24 hours.

It softened Master's heart, so he accepted him as a disciple.

After he was accepted,

he practiced day and night, coming rain or shine.

He worked a lot harder than me.

That was how he learned martial arts skills.

Miss Shen,

do you think that I'm lying to you

to elicit sympathy,

so you can forgive him?

Aren't you?

But I'm going to say it, anyway.

Since the servant died,

he knew that nothing around him

would last forever.

He can't let people notice

the thing he loves.

He doesn't like to eat sweets

because no one has ever given him the sweetness of life.

Miss Shen,

he did lie to you.

But I really hope

that you could give each other a chance.

He truly loves you.

(Shen's Residence)

Try the osmanthus cakes.

I wonder how it tastes.

As long as it's made by you,

I'll like it no matter how it tastes.

Pei Yanzhen,

when we were in Lingzhou,

you once said you'll marry me again.

Does it still count?

Of course it does.

Miao,

the third day of the next month is a good day.

Let's hold our wedding at Shen's Residence.

I'll invite all the people in the city over.

What about Xiao?

I'll get someone to escort him back.

Then, the people will be shocked

to know the Regent actually has a wife and a kid.

You keep us here as if we're your second family.

And you have to return to the capital sooner or later.

We'll be living in different cities.

Miao,

why would you think that?

Xiao is

the only family member I've got now.

You treat me like a caged bird,

a canary.

I don't mind it.

But Xiao is different.

He's precocious.

He should study in the capital,

join the imperial exam

and work as an official,

instead of being a parentless kid

who lives in Lingzhou forever.

You want to hold a wedding in the capital?

This is unlike you.

People change,

don't they?

Okay.

As you wish.

I hereby

thank Your Highness.

Miao,

are you really willing to forgive me?

Of course.

Let me tell you this.

Heading south from Zhou Bridge,

there'll be hawkers selling congee,

mung bean and licorice shaved ice,

pastries,

candied lychees,

and crystal fish jelly.

We can eat our way across the road.

Pei Yanzhen is hateful.

But after you get married,

I can always come to hang out with you.

(Zuixiao Restaurant)

Paper umbrella.

Paper umbrella.

We didn't encounter

any problems along the way.

Don't you think it's a little too peaceful?

Strengthen the vigilance around the residence.

Do not put Miao and Xiao at risk.

Is His Highness really going to hold the wedding in the capital?

Yes.

He is a meritorious official.

I certainly

have to send him a huge gift.

As Jiu is on good terms

with Pei Yanzhen and Shen Miao,

why don't...

(Regent's Residence)

Mother.

Xiao.

Xiao.

Xiao.

Mother.

I miss you so much.

You haven't come and seen me for so long.

Xiao,

it's my bad.

I'll never part with you again.

Okay?

Your Highness, Prince,

we've tidied up Miss Shen's room.

Do you want me to take you there?

What did you call Xiao?

Prince?

I've commanded the court

to make Xiao the Prince.

From now on,

we'll never part again.

(Regent's Residence)

It used to be Uncle's residence.

Zhan Yue,

goodbye.

Your Highness.

Aren't you going to be with Shen Miao?

Where are you going?

I'm going to the mausoleum to visit Mother.

I'm such an unfilial kid.

It's been so long since I last saw her.

Give me a second.

I'll go get a horse

and give you a ride.

It'll only bring worries to Mother if you go with me.

Forget it.

Your Highness,

no matter what happens in the court,

I hope you know

that someone truly cares for you.

You...

How dare you!

I'm leaving.

(Regent's Residence)

(Notice)

By the order of Regent,

he'll get married on the third day of next month.

The taxes for the following six months will be waived,

and the prisoner will be pardoned.

He'll renovate the schools nationwide at his expenses

and set up a charity fund to help the victims.

- Good. - Wonderful.

- That's great. - That's great.

Mother,

are you going on a trip again?

No.

I'm just checking how much money I've earned.

Miss,

I've stopped the cosmeticians

His Highness sends over.

Good.

Is there any news from Third Master Song?

He said the plan is still on.

Everything is ready,

except for the leaving permit.

What's wrong, Xiao?

Mother,

don't leave, will you?

Didn't you promise me

that you'll be with me forever?

Silly kid,

why would I leave you alone?

Xiao,

no matter what kind of person your dad is,

you're always my child.

Just hold my hand tight.

Wherever I go,

I'll bring you along with me.

I won't break my promise.

Okay?

Just wait here.

As for the leaving permit,

I'll find a way to get it.

(Wish the local authorities could validate it)

(By the movement order of the government)

Miao.

You found me.

I was going to hide it in the study room

to give you a surprise.

Based on the etiquette,

we shouldn't see each other before getting married.

I wanted to see you.

The capital is a strange place to me.

And Ninth Princess is not here.

I'm a little scared.

So I came to see you.

Where did you go today?

Why didn't you inform me?

Today, I somehow picked

some jewelry as I knew

you liked them.

But I didn't know which looks better on you.

So I brought all of them back.

Are you a fool?

I don't like jewelry.

What I like is the jewelry you give me.

Look at this.

To me,

this is the best.

Miao,

we're going to get married tonight.

Are you sure

that you're willing to start over with me?

What's wrong?

Are you trying to break our engagement?

I won't agree to it.

Well,

I'll go doll myself up.

Bring these with you.

Sure.

Miss.

It's only been several years.

Why does it become like this?

Anyway,

whatever happens today,

I must send Xiao to my dad with the help

of Third Master Song.

Is there really no room for maneuver?

What Pei Yanzhen said,

I dare not believe any of it.

I have to count on myself now.

Also, the only person I can trust is myself.

Miss,

we're all set

and waiting for your order.

Your Majesty.

Xiuye,

send the fish to Regent's Residence tomorrow.

Your Majesty,

why tomorrow?

I'm sure it's going to be fun

at Regent's Residence tonight.

Just

count me out.

Yes, Your Majesty.

(Tablet of the Late Emperor)

(Regent's Residence)

I can't believe Regent will hold

his wedding at Qin's Residence.

It's a great spot.

Miuzhen,

if Brother knows you're going to do this,

I'm sure he won't let you off.

Regent crucified my family,

and evicted Empress Dowager out of the capital.

Your Highness,

it's not just for my sake.

You should also fight for Empress Dowager.

But it was the Qin family who revolted at first.

You actually believe what that brat said.

♪The long river runs shallow, separating the two's worlds♪

♪The night breeze brings coldness to a night sky of stars♪

♪The full moon is waning again, with fireworks lighting up the night♪

Miao,

I finally got to marry you.

Last time when we got married,

I couldn't get to tell you about my parentage.

And now,

my biological parents

and foster parents have passed away.

And Father-in-law is

in the border area.

Heaven

and earth will be our parents,

to witness our wedding ceremony.

Sure.

I'm warning you.

No matter what,

do not hurt Zhan Yue.

Otherwise, even when Mother comes here in person,

I'll still kill you.

You've formed a strong attachment to him.

But every man is bad in nature.

Shen Miao is an example of it.

It's none of your business.

Your Highness,

I thought you weren't coming.

Zhan Yue,

as I come here in person,

why didn't Regent come out and welcome me?

What are you talking about?

The ceremony has already begun.

Come with me.

Stay back, Zhan Yue.

What's wrong?

Did I make you mad again?

Who do you think you are?

What makes you think you can drop the honorifics?

Just go and ask Regent over.

Go on.

By the way,

you must have left the wedding gift in the carriage.

I'll go get it for you.

From now on,

you and I will be together

until we grow old.

Regent,

I'm sorry.

I have to turn your wedding into a funeral.

Master Song,

I don't think they're our men.

Did someone try to kill him tonight as well?

Miao,

quickly leave.

They're after me.

Hurry up!

Kill him!

The enemy's enemy

is our friend.

We should take this chance to help

those people eradicate Regent.

No.

Our primary task tonight is

to protect Miaomiao and her son and get them out of here.

- Yes. - Yes.

Let's go, Miss.

Hurry up, Miss.

Miss.

Pei Yanzhen.

Official Song,

the guards of the Regent's Residence are here.

I'm afraid we can't get Miss out today.

Let's evacuate now.

We'll find another chance.

No.

If I leave now,

it'll be harder for Miaomiao to escape from here.

(Happiness)

It's not right.

Tie Niu,

didn't we agree

not to kill Pei Yanzhen?

But their every attack is fatal.

Watch out, Pei Yanzhen!

Miss,

let's leave.

Lvying is still waiting for you outside the city.

No.

I can't leave.

Are you alright, Zhan Yue?

Stay back.

Zhan Yue!

Zhan Yue!

Official Pei!

Miao,

what's going on?

Are you trying to kill me?

Third Master Song did send someone over.

But I didn't want to kill...

So everything you said to me

was a lie.

Was it?

You were affectionate towards me.

It was just to gain my trust

and get the assassins

here, am I right?

Their every attack

was fatal.

Are you really so eager to kill me?

What about you?

Have you ever taken pity on the Shen family's lives?

You should've known me

and got prepared.

I did.

But then, I forgot,

Miao.

Watch out! Be careful!

Pei Yanzhen!

Watch out!

Miao!

Miaomiao!

Miaomiao!

Miao.

How dare you call her?

Miaomiao.

Miaomiao, you fool.

Why would you take the stab for him?

Miao.

Miao.

Pei Yanzhen,

I'm afraid

I can't come back to life this time.

Go get the imperial physicians!

Pei Yanzhen,

do you think you've won?

There's deadly poison on the dagger.

Even the divine healer

can't save her.

What did you say?

She's to blame.

Why would she take the stab for him?

Miao,

don't die.

Stay with me, Miao!

Pei Yanzhen,

actually, I...

I've never lied to you.

The Lu family's fortune you want

has always been in your hands.

Miaomiao.

He's not worth it.

It's all

over now.

Third Master Song,

I want to stay away from Pei Yanzhen

and from this dispute.

When I die,

can you bring my body back

to Lingzhou for burial?

Sure.

Pei Yanzhen,

let the Shen family go,

let Third Master Song go

and let me go.

♪Who sends the love letter while leaning at the railing♪

Miaomiao!

Miaomiao!

Miao.

(Pei Yanzhen,)

(if it wasn't for Miaomiao,)

(I would've killed you now.)

(If it wasn't for you,)

(Miaomiao wouldn't have died.)

(Who are you to make someone pledge her life to atone)

(for the mistakes you made in the imperial court?)

(It's your family vendetta,)

(and your hatred.)

(What has it got to do with Miaomiao?)

(You've ruined her everything.)

(You insist on going against her will even when she dies.)

(You're too selfish.)

(My greatest regret in my life is)

(believing)

(that you'll protect her all her life.)

(Two years later) Two years is neither long

(Weiyang) nor short.

Regent eradicated the Qin family.

He helps the citizens to curb the violence and assist the weak.

He's a benevolent official with high achievements.

Two years is neither long

(South City Gate) nor short...

(Gudao Escort Agency) Stop hovering. All of you will have it.

- I want the candy. - I want the candy.

- Give it to me. - Give it to me.

I didn't bring much this time.

Listen to me.

Don't ever sing the song about Regent again.

I'll bring more for you next time.

Okay?

- Liar. - Liar.

I'll buy more for you next time.

Brats.

You're here to ask for candy again.

Aren't you afraid of becoming toothless?

- Sister Sheng. - Sister Sheng.

Go on.

Go.

Slow down.

How do you do?

Did you practice

the fist technique I taught you?

- Yes. - Yes.

How about this?

Let us show it to you.

Show it to me.

Come, let me hold it.

Not bad.

Just let them sing it if they like.

It doesn't do us any harm.

Do you have a beef with Regent?

No.

Manager.

Manager.

Manager,

after deducting

260 taels of procurement,

100 taels of costs of workers

and 50 taels of other costs,

the profit Huichun Apothecary made last month is 514 taels.

Thank you, Zhang San.

Be sure to keep the money well.

Not a penny less.

Sure.

Did someone dare to lay a hand on Sheng's money?

Zhang San,

why did you let this guy in again?

Kick him out of here.

Quick.

Miss,

you get my name wrong again.

I'm Tie Niu.

You call the accountant,

the watchmen and the guard Zhang San.

Sorry to be blunt.

I really don't know who you're calling.

I don't care what your name is.

Just kick this guy...

I'm Song Xiyuan.

Whatever his name is,

just evict this brat out.

I'm not happy to hear you say this.

I'm your husband.

What are you talking about?

I don't remember I'm married.

You forget a lot of things.

But you've ruined my reputation.

You have to be responsible for me.

(I've)

(returned safely.)

What's wrong?

Do you have chest pain again?

Stop pretending to be kind.

Get your hands off.

Or I'll chop you off.

Fine.

I'll leave now.

I'm leaving.

Let go of me.

It hurts me more.

There're plenty of actions recently in the northwest border.

(Regent's Residence The Capital) His Highness wanted you

to closely monitor them.

Do not slack off.

Noted.

It's been two years.

You went blind due to the poison back then.

How much longer are you going to hide this from the officials?

Master Wangyun has sent you a letter.

He said he went everywhere

and found an old monk at Baima Temple in Weiyang.

He might be able to cure your eyes.

You can give it a try.

Pei Yanzhen,

Xiao hated you for what happened to Shen Miao

in the past two years.

He seldom talks to you.

Don't you want to see

what he looks like now?

It's been two years.

As Miao wished,

I let Third Master Song live.

Since then,

he left the capital and went to Weiyang.

I wonder how he's doing now.

Weiyang.

Be careful.

This way.

As you can't remember the past,

just forget it.

It breaks

my heart to see you like this.

What a nice aroma.

How is it?

Credit taken.

I'll ask the physician to make more.

Wait.

What is your name again?

Are you willing to accept me now?

I'm Song Xiyuan.

Here you go again.

Zhang San,

throw this guy out!

Tie Niu, you...

Young Master,

it's Miss Sheng who pays me

my monthly wages now.

Just go.

Sheng,

I'll come to visit you again.

Don't ever come again.

If it wasn't for you,

I wouldn't have had a headache and chest pain.

Just stay away from me.

Young Master,

try to be considerate.

I'll need Miss Shen's help to put

in a good word for me with Miss Lvying

after she recovers.

Let's go, Young Master.

Stop disturbing her.

Don't touch me.

Young Master,

do you think

Miss Shen's illness is curable?

Why would we cure her?

What happened in the past was awful.

Isn't it better not to cure her?

But she even forgot about our names.

And now, she seems to forget

everything besides money.

I've looked

for her five times this month.

Stop.

First off, she only forgot your name.

She still remembers my surname.

Moreover,

if such a condition has emerged,

shouldn't you watch over her

and prevent her from running around?

Let me tell you this.

Pei Yanzhen

has always thought something is fishy about Miaomiao's death.

He has left the capital now.

He might find us at any time.

If anything happens,

I'll never let you off.

Official Pei has left the capital.

Then, does it mean Miss Lvying...

He's so selfish.

All he cares about is his wife.

He has no empathy at all.

Be gentle.

Weiyang is such a good place.

There's a lot of good food and fun.

Miss Lvying,

in my opinion,

His Highness said he'll stay here for a long time.

Look.

This is what I collected.

Where would you like to go?

I'll bring you there.

Miss Lvying.

Miss Lvying.

It's my master's fault.

He implicated an innocent man like me.

Official Zhao,

His Highness asked you to call the Prince over.

Let's go.

♪There are many devoted lovers in the mortal world♪

♪It's hard to understand love♪

♪If I have another chance, I won't be late again♪

♪All I wish is for you to be well♪

♪Don't ask me if this is worth it♪

♪However, love is♪

♪Turning into lovesickness when it deepens into your heart♪

♪Even life and death can't frighten me♪

♪I've been through the good times and bad times♪

♪But the person I've been waiting for is not aware of it♪

♪There's an unfinished story between you and me♪

♪How am I supposed to continue my life?♪

♪The moon rises and sets, a day has passed♪

♪I just want to protect you until old ages♪

♪And make a vow about you♪

♪I'm willing to be obsessed with you♪

♪I wish we could be together in our next lifes♪