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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 29=

(Regent's Residence)

Have you made up your mind?

What?

I'm saying that

since Xiao is our kid,

if we want him to grow up well,

we as his parents

can't stay broken up like this.

Hence,

I'd like to stay with you for a little longer

to bond with you.

Is it just because of Xiao?

Just forget it

if you don't want to.

Wait.

Miao,

I thought

you finally forgave me.

I never hated you.

What do you mean by forgiving you?

Really?

Yes.

Why would I lie to you?

Since you said you want to bond with me,

we should stay together,

shouldn't we?

There's no hidden compartment in the study room.

How's the fineness?

It looks nice.

But I think

if it's for Miaomiao,

such an ordinary good won't be acceptable.

Calm down, Official Song.

There are

several pieces of jade bracelets in our store.

Please wait a moment.

I'll go get them over.

Manager,

I'm here to retrieve the headdresses His Highness ordered.

It's you, Official Zhao.

- Master. - Lackey Zhao.

The things of yours are too valuable.

I was worried you won't come and get them.

If there's any damage,

we won't be able to afford it.

Thanks for your hard work.

Official Zhao,

His Highness is very nice to his wife.

He just got back here.

And he's prepared headdresses and clothes for her.

This is nothing.

You didn't see what happened in the first two years.

He did more than...

Now, I only hope

that His Highness could make up with his wife

and stop making trouble.

Or else,

it'll make our lives tough.

Don't you think?

Official Zhao,

sorry to keep you waiting.

Okay.

Thank you.

Sure.

Let's go.

See you, Official Zhao.

Goodbye, Official Zhao.

Master,

was he

talking about Miss Shen?

Sorry, I'll leave.

Miao,

help me.

You've walked

around the residence these days.

What do you think about it?

It has winding roads

with picturesque views.

The building is stunningly beautiful

and it's built with exquisite workmanship.

It's nice.

Two years ago,

I once thought

this would be the place where we held our wedding.

Miao,

do you have a question for me?

Why do you ask that?

Since we're going to start over again,

we shouldn't keep secrets from each other.

Miao,

I harbor no ill intention against you.

Will you trust me?

What's gotten into you?

You're acting paranoid.

Did I

do something wrong?

Let me hug you.

A minute will do.

About my vision restoration,

I didn't mean to conceal it from you.

Rationally,

I was afraid the ill-intentioned people would block the wheels.

Emotionally,

I was afraid you'd abandon me again

after finding out the truth.

Miao,

I've repented of everything I've done in the past.

And I wish for nothing now.

I can give you

whatever you want. Will it do?

The water is getting cold.

I'll go get some warm water over.

Miao,

when everything is over,

let's have a fresh start.

You, me,

and Xiao.

We'll leave the capital

and return to Lingzhou, okay?

(What matters now is)

(to get Zai out.)

Miao.

Miao.

Don't go, Miao.

Miao.

Don't go, Miao.

Miao.

Don't be afraid.

I'm here.

It's just a dream.

Miaomiao,

have you found

any clues these days?

If no clue is found,

go back with me now.

I'll go back

when I find Zai.

Don't worry.

You're sleeping in the same room with him.

How can I not worry?

Third Master Song,

you're out of line.

I'm sorry.

Miaomiao,

I'm here to help you.

It's no use staying here.

Because Shen Zai is not here.

How do you know that?

I suppose.

Anyway, I've made up my mind.

The only way to find Shen Zai is

to bring Pei Yanzhen down.

What are you talking about?

It's not gibberish.

I've thought about it for a long time.

You've stayed here for so long.

Pei Yanzhen won't let you off so easily.

The only way is to distract Zhan Yue and ask to meet Pei Yanzhen

outside the city.

By then,

the assassins and I will ambush there

and threaten him with his life.

I'm sure we'll find Shen Zai in this way.

No.

Why?

Do you feel sorry for him?

I don't.

Miaomiao,

Pei Yanzhen has lied to you many times.

So what if you deceive him once?

Are you going to wait

until the moment when the Shen family breaks apart

and gets annihilated

because of you?

Tomorrow noon,

I'll wait for you at Yongquan Temple outside of the city.

We must get Pei Yanzhen trapped first.

Then, we'll discuss about it.

This is a make-or-break time.

I'll wait for you.

Who's there?

It's you, Your Highness.

I'm sorry to offend you.

It's late at night.

You should go back.

(It's no use staying here.)

(Because Shen Zai is not here.)

(Anyway, I've made up my mind.)

(The only way to find Shen Zai is)

(to bring Pei Yanzhen down.)

Pei Yanzhen,

what are you doing?

Pei Yanzhen!

Stop!

Stop!

Are you out of your mind? Stop!

Don't make me hate you.

Sorry.

I thought your return was

a dream again.

I can't sleep

so I went out for a walk.

Miao,

don't ever leave me again.

Okay?

You just returned.

I don't want to,

and I can't lose you again.

Okay.

Don't do this again.

(Regent's Residence)

Miao,

didn't you say

you would bring Zai back safely

and give him back to me?

Miao, why did you believe in him?

Run now!

Sister,

help me!

Help me!

Miao.

Sister.

Run!

- Help me! - Run!

- Help me! - My Zai!

Greetings to Your Highness.

What are these?

Your Highness,

these headdresses are

made by the skillful craftsmen in the capital.

This is a surprise for you from His Highness.

Please pick some

and put them on.

I'm sure His Highness will be

excited to see it.

Get out.

Your Highness.

All of you, get out!

Yes.

You're here.

Try the fish congee I made.

See if it suits your taste.

Take a seat.

You may leave.

- Yes. - Yes.

Miao,

I was too impulsive last night.

I promise

I won't do it again.

Never mind.

Do you have any business to do today?

No.

I've looked into it.

It's a good day today.

Go to Yongquan Temple with me.

When we were in Weiyang,

you made a wish before Buddha.

You wished

you could mend fences with me

and our family could reunite again.

Now your wish has come true.

We have to bath and burn incense

to redeem a vow to Buddha.

It's not gibberish. I've thought about it for so long.

You've stayed here for so long.

Pei Yanzhen won't let you off so easily.

The only way is to distract Zhan Yue and ask to meet Pei Yanzhen

outside the city.

By then,

the assassins and I will lurk there

and threaten him with his life.

I'm sure we'll find Shen Zai in this way.

No.

Are you going to wait

until the moment

when the Shen family

breaks apart and gets annihilated

because of you?

Are you...

Sure.

You say yes just like this?

I agreed

to redeem a vow to Buddha.

It's so lucky of me to be able

to hear you laugh again,

to smell your scent,

and to have you back healthily now.

I must've been blessed by Buddha.

How would I dare

to ask for more?

And I heard that we must be sincere

while redeeming a vow to Buddha.

No weapon is allowed.

Otherwise, it's disrespectful

to Buddha and the immortal.

I feel guilty for not being able to go to Baima Temple.

Why don't

we go together today, just the two of us?

Let's not bring Zhan Yue and others along.

So,

it could show our sincerity.

Sure.

As you wish.

Drink it while it's hot.

Aren't you worried

there'd be any accidents?

Everything has both

good and bad sides.

As long as I can be with you,

the bad things

won't be necessarily bad.

I'm not competent.

I don't have any skills.

All I have is the entire country.

If I could have the honor

to gain your love,

I'll let go of everything

and give you the country as the dowry.

Give me the country as the dowry?

Pei Yanzhen.

Pei Yanzhen, actually, I'm not...

Drink it while it's hot.

I'll go get the carriage.

(Regent's Residence)

Good morning, Your Highness.

Good morning, Official Zhan.

I haven't congratulated

you and Pei Yanzhen.

I don't see the point in that.

Congratulations to you both

on getting back together.

You don't have to be shy.

I know what happened.

You've missed out on chances

and there are misunderstandings between you.

Well,

Pei Yanzhen doesn't treat me nicely,

but he's absolutely sincere toward you.

I'm sure no one

will love you as much as he does.

Your Highness,

why don't you give it a try

and believe him?

(Yongquan Temple)

What is the time now?

Master,

it's already noon.

Hide well.

Do not get caught.

Noted.

Miao, beware of the grass.

Walk slowly.

(The Grand Hall)

Look at you.

Geez.

You've been distracted along the way.

What are you thinking?

I'm thinking

that year in Lingzhou,

if His Majesty didn't try to summon me to the palace

or if you weren't an official in Lingzhou,

what would happen?

There are thousands of pagodas before Buddha.

It's fate that brings us together.

How would you know

we won't meet by chance somewhere else?

Perhaps we wouldn't have

to go through a lot if we reacquainted.

But I think

it's good to be in the current situation.

Many men and women

get married in a hurry

and they grow old in a blink of an eye.

If there's no hardship,

it won't leave a profound impact on them.

You and I

got married, had a kid,

got divorced, and experienced life and death.

There were hardships and sufferings.

But in the end,

it can make you realize my feelings

and kindness for you.

That'll be worth it.

What if

I'm not worthy of your kindness?

There's no such thing as your worthiness.

If...

If it wasn't for you,

I would still be

the loner

with no parents who lived with hatred.

As I'm in love with you,

all your short suit

and unworthiness

have been counteracted.

♪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♪

♪I'm willing to be obsessed with you♪

Pei Yanzhen!

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry. I've lied to you.

Actually, I ask you to come

because...

(The Grand Hall)

Third Master Song.

Your Highness.

How are you doing?

Pei Yanzhen,

I'm sorry.

I lied to you.

You just have to stay here for a couple of hours.

Wait until I get Zai out,

I'll go back with you.

Silly Miao,

do you really think

Third Master Song will let me leave alive?

What do you mean?

Is Third Master holding

the Diamond Sutra?

Everything in existence is

like a dream, an illusion,

a drop of dew, or a flash of lightning.

This is how we should contemplate our conditioned existence.

I remember

the Diamond Sutra ends with this sentence.

Indeed,

everything is like a dream.

The morning dew fades easily. It's hard to capture the lightning.

Miao,

am I right?

(The Grand Hall)

Song Xiyuan,

you promised me

that you'll only save Zai.

That you won't hurt Pei Yanzhen.

It looks like I've underestimated you.

You hid the silver needle in your sleeve.

It seems like you've expected this to be a trap.

I've known about this since the moment

Miao returned to my residence.

Go on.

At first,

I thought you were the one Miao loved.

So she held grudges against me

because of the word

"might be annihilated".

Unfortunately,

it's too late when I figured

everything out.

Now, the truth doesn't matter

anymore.

Since you knew

everything was a trap

that you were well aware

of my intention

right from the start,

why didn't you call my bluff

and let me lie to you?

You even sent yourself into the trap.

If I didn't do this,

I was afraid

you'd never trust me again.

Sorry.

Don't you think it's too late for you

to say this now?

From the moment

you decided to lay a hand on the Song family,

you and I were

destined to raise arms against each other.

Today,

I won't let you go.

Song Xiyuan,

didn't we have a deal?

Didn't we agree not to hurt Pei Yanzhen?

Not everything can be solved

by talking it out.

Don't worry, Miao.

I'll take

what's coming for me.

Miaomiao.

Pei Yanzhen.

Kill him.

♪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♪

♪And make a vow about you♪

♪I'm willing to be obsessed with you♪

Your Highness,

just blame yourself for going against me.

Or else, you and I

could've been real friends.

Pei Yanzhen!

Pei Yanzhen!

Miaomiao!

Song Xiyuan,

let him go.

Pei Yanzhen,

I took the wrong step this time.

But everything I did was

for the sake of the Shen family.

I'm sorry.

Yanzhen,

I married you in this life

but I can't stay with you forever.

But now,

I just wish...

I just want you to live.

Miaomiao,

what are you doing?

Put the blade down.

I'll let him go.

Are you for real?

Heaven is the witness.

I swear on the ancestors

of the Song family

that I won't kill him today.

Pei Yanzhen.

♪Who plays the zither? How many times the strings have broken?♪

♪How many times did my heart call for you♪

♪Grant me a life where we grow old together♪

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

♪At the river of lovesickness?♪

Stay alive.

You must go on living.

Stay alive.

Go back with me.

Pei Yanzhen.

Pei Yanzhen.

♪Holding hands while watching the falling blossoms in the misty rain♪

♪I'm waiting for the wind and you to share a simple happiness♪

♪People change as years go by♪

♪The passing of time goes on and on♪

♪Who plays the zither? How many times the strings have broken?♪

♪How many times did my heart call for you♪

♪Grant me a life where we grow old together♪

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

♪At the river of lovesickness?♪

♪Grant me happiness for the rest of my life together with you♪

♪Who plays the zither? How many times the strings have broken?♪

♪How many times did my heart call for you♪

♪Grant me a life where we grow old together♪

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

Your Highness.

- Your Highness. - Your Highness.

♪Grant me happiness for the rest of my life together with you♪

♪Grant me happiness for the rest of my life together with you♪

Miaomiao.

Where is Zai?

Rest assured.

He'll come after eating.

Try the bayberry.

It was sent over by express delivery.

It used to be your favorite.

Where is Pei Yanzhen?

Don't worry.

Zhan Yue has gone to the temple.

He'll be safe

until the end of today.

Until the end of today?

Just today?

Song Xiyuan,

did you help me

to save Zai

or it was for your own good?

If he stops going against me,

I won't want him dead.

Remember what you said.

I won't forget it.

Well,

I'll come and see you again tomorrow.

It's not necessary.

When I was in Lingzhou,

I've made myself very clear.

You and I

can only be friends.

Today when we were in the temple,

you got your men over for assassination.

I don't blame you for that.

It was me and you who set him up.

I share

the blame for that.

Sister.

Zai.

Zai.

Are you alright, Zai?

Everyone has their own wishes.

Thanks for letting Pei Yanzhen go.

But from now on,

let's not see each other again.

Miaomiao,

do we

still have the room for maneuver?

I'm sure you know it.

♪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♪