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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 10=

Official Pei.

I come to your rescue...

Run now.

I will handle this.

Miao?

How do you know?

Let's just leave that for now.

They are sent by Madam Xia.

You are a frail scholar.

You might get hurt.

I will handle these thieves.

Little brat.

We aren't thieves.

I'm the most ferocious bandit of Longhu Mountain.

Boo!

You are the weakest rat.

Miao.

Be careful of your baby.

Don't dawdle.

Run now.

I can't move my legs.

It's my fault.

I should've taught you martial arts before we got divorced.

No, it's my fault.

Enough chatter.

Chop her off.

When did my skills improve so much?

Charge.

Watch out, Miao.

Could you get me some ointment?

My wound tears.

(Too lazy to turn back for a flower because my heart only fills with you.)

You still keep these though.

What if Her Highness finds this out?

It will be...

Why are you taking off the robe?

To dress the wound.

Miao.

Can you help me with the medicine?

I can't move.

I'll go get the butler here.

No.

It's not appropriate that others know you are here at this hour.

You might not mind about this.

But I'm the local magistrate.

It'd better conceal your presence here.

The injury looks serious.

The chaotic situation in the capital.

I would rather not talk about it.

Miao, please be gentle.

I'm scared of the pain.

How ill-fated I am to meet with you.

I wish that I wasn't there tonight.

It's strange though. You are merely a scholar

without martial arts skills

and powerless.

Why didn't you bring guards with you going the Song's Residence?

I appreciate your help.

But,

how did you know about Fifth Master Song's plot?

It was because of the divorce letter.

Anyway,

it's already too late now.

Divorce letter?

A little bit lower.

Yes. Right.

Lower.

Gosh, what's with Pei Yanzhen?

Press harder.

Very good.

You are amazing.

Right.

Press harder here.

Miao.

Does the writing look the same as Third Master Song's?

Pei Yanzhen.

That's impressive.

It's not an easy technique

to imitate his handwriting perfectly.

You flatter me.

Thank you so much.

If possible,

can you keep this to yourself?

I have owed Third Master Song so much.

I don't wish to drag him into trouble again.

Sure.

Miao.

If...

If I am the father,

can we start over?

I can't answer you now.

There is nothing going between Ninth Princess and me.

It was His Majesty who wanted me to wed her.

I had turned down...

I know.

I chose to marry you previously

because I didn't want to go to the palace.

Likewise, it wasn't my intention

to marry Song Xiyuan.

I hope the mistake won't happen again.

Since I'm given to the third chance to be single again,

this time,

I need to stop living for other people,

but for myself.

Therefore,

I'll take a rain check

on that.

If you like,

I will always be your friend.

Master Song, what brings you here

in this early morning?

I'm reporting Shen Miao for forging the divorce letter.

There were only women who request a divorce.

I have never heard

that women write divorce letter themselves.

But the handwriting on the divorce letter

is not mine.

You can look into it.

Official Pei.

You just forged an alliance with me yesterday night.

Did you forget about it?

I'm willing to help you.

However, all eyes of Lingzhou's people are on this case.

As the government official,

I can't consider only your statement.

Pei Yanzhen.

You broke your promise.

You're not better than me.

Constable Zhao.

Yes.

Hand over the letters written by Song Xiyuan.

Yes.

Master Song.

Your handwriting is unique

and I don't think others can imitate it.

Look at it closely.

Do you have anything to say about it?

Pei Yanzhen.

Be honest with me.

Is it done by you?

I'm clueless about what you are talking about.

Slandering the officials

can be a serious crime.

You are shameless.

Case

closed.

Stay tuned

for more stories.

- Bravo! - Bravo!

Thank you.

Bravo!

Storytellers and opera performers only advise others

to choose the righteous path.

Per the rules of the world, karma does the job

and new orders reshuffle the old world.

It's said that

destiny of one's marriage is designated according to past lives.

Previously, we talked about

the only daughter of the Shen family from Lingzhou

that the baby in her tummy is a mystery.

This morning, Third Master Song composed a divorce letter

to bring the love triangle to an end.

(Unexpectedly, Miss Shen)

(went on a blind date at Fuchun Parlor)

(and that has made waves once again.)

Are you done?

Since you're the host of the meal,

why did you only invite Official Pei without me?

I'm also her ex-husband.

I can't get it

why I am excluded from your guest list?

Ex-husband?

Uncle?

Ex-husband?

Ex-husband?

Niece?

Master Ma.

Please hear me out.

This isn't what you think.

Miao.

Miaomiao.

Don't move.

Miao.

Miao.

Miaomiao.

My feelings for you are genuine.

His is fake.

Miao.

Please listen to me.

Stand still.

You have been making a scene in my place lately

and now you even stormed in here.

Aren't you sick of this?

- No. - No.

You're not,

but I'm sick of you already.

Everything is written in black and write

in your divorce papers.

I've compensated you for the divorce

and everyone has the freedom to decide on their marriage.

Miao.

- I know you didn't mean it. - We should be mature now.

Though I'm a perfect lady with all niceties,

I'm not irreplaceable.

If you grant me freedom,

Shen family will reward you handsomely.

But if you keep pestering me...

Hmph! There's nothing in this world

that can't be settled by money.

Miao.

Don't go.

Official Pei.

Official Pei.

Third Master Song.

There are no rules stating the baby must take the father's surname.

I, Shen Miao

will raise my own child.

Miaomiao.

Miao.

(Shen's Rice Store.)

Miaomiao.

(It offers a steep discount.)

(Don't miss the chance.)

Miao.

- Come on. - Miao. Move side.

Miaomiao.

Miaomiao.

Miao.

Miao.

(Shen's Rice Store)

(offers a steep discount.)

(Don't miss the chance.)

- Miaomiao. - Miao.

- I am back. - You're back.

Give me some water.

Here.

Sit down.

I'm out of breath.

Drink slowly.

Matchmaker Liu.

How's the blind date of Miss Shen?

Don't ask.

Gosh, stop asking.

If someone from the Shen family comes by,

tell them I'm not here.

(Where's that Matchmaker Liu?)

Tell her I'm not around.

(Where's she?)

I have put so much trust in her.

Look what you've done.

Show yourself now.

Oh, Madam Shen.

It has been some time

since you went out for Madiao game.

Cut that out.

Where's Matchmaker Liu?

She said she's not here.

She's not here?

Matchmaker Liu said

she needed to attend

to the family affairs.

It's fine.

She has to return here anyway.

I'm so curious about

what the problem is with Miaomiao.

Why did you get her an ugly, lewd,

and stupid man for her blind date?

What's wrong with you?

Yes.

What's wrong with you?

Madam Shen.

You may not know about this.

The news that Miss Shen has divorced twice

is circulating all over now.

That's right.

No man has the guts to approach her.

True.

Where can we get a suitable man for her?

Is...

Is it that difficult?

Yes, it is.

Yes.

No, you failed your job instead.

Yes.

You failed your job.

Continue to search for suitable men.

The fee will be doubled.

Please don't, Madam Shen.

Please spare us.

- True. - Please spare us.

Are you not satisfied with the fee?

I can give you more than you want.

Please don't.

Take this.

No, we can't.

We can't afford to accept your request.

We just can't.

- It's out of our depth. - We're incapable of your request.

Please give us a break.

Please be generous with us.

Oh, no.

I can't find a man

that's suitable for her.

Zai.

Pass the money to that person.

Don't let her run away.

It's out of our depth.

Chop-chop.

Don't let her escape.

Did you hear it?

Gosh, Miss.

The family is so anxious about your marriage.

Why are you so calm watching the performance here?

I'm not anxious about it though.

Naturally, I have nothing to worry about.

Why did you agree to attend the blind date?

It's because of Pei Yanzhen and Song Xiyuan

who always disturb me at the house.

Gosh, my charming aura

is indeed troublesome.

Hi, Miaomiao.

Song Xiyuan.

What brings you here?

What's wrong with the clothes on you?

Don't you like this?

Your favorite color is purple, right?

I thought you are a living eggplant.

What?

Was that a compliment?

Certainly.

Gorgeous.

You look gorgeous with any clothes on.

I knew it.

Even though you divorced me,

our affection can't be bound

by the superficial title.

Tell me

is there anything you wish to do today?

I will accompany you today.

There's no need.

No need to be so courteous, right?

Well, indeed, I'm often tied up with work.

But, my time is worthwhile

if I stay with you.

You took me wrong.

I mean no need to accompany me.

Didn't I bar you from entering from the front gate?

How did you manage to sneak in?

Song Xiyuan.

You're a big name in this city.

How could you climb the wall?

Didn't you teach me that?

Did you forget about it?

Third Master Song.

I beg of you.

The physician told me

pregnant women aren't advisable to experience extreme mood swings.

Otherwise, the baby will be born prematurely.

Stop coming already.

Okay?

You've got a mood swing?

I knew you would like the feeling of meeting me in secret.

You know what,

I know more

about these tricks.

Let me share it with you.

- Miss. - I...

Miss, something bad happened.

Official Pei is here.

Do you want to hide?

Why are you here, Master Song?

Why should I hide?

I have something to talk to him.

Wait for me here.

I will slip off then.

Hold on.

How come Pei Yanzhen gets to meet you

but I can't?

First, he's the official here.

Second, he's my uncle.

I have no choice.

- But... - Well, enough.

I need to go now.

Let's go.

Miao.

You're here.

Are you here for someone?

No worries, Miao.

I don't mean to disturb you here.

Instead, I need you to relay an important message

to your father.

What's it?

Empress Dowager is coming to Lingzhou to pay calls.

Both Shen and Song are invited to welcome the arrival of Her Highness.

This will help resolve the problem

of the closedown of Shen's Rice Store.

It's a great opportunity

for your father.

My father didn't tell me

about the close-down.

No wonder he carried loads of jewelry away

a few months ago.

What's the current situation now?

Would my father be seized?

You're pregnant now.

Don't worry.

Rest assured.

As long as I'm here,

nothing will happen to the Shen family.

Besides,

your father is an experienced businessman.

Such tiny waves can't bring him down.

You're right.

My father used to ride out all obstacles.

My worries aren't necessary.

Pei Yanzhen.

Thank you so much

for coming here to tell me this.

I will relay the message to my father.

What are you doing here?

Let go of her.

Lvying is calling us for breakfast.

Let's go.

Pei Yanzhen, you're the official who looks after the people.

Yet you just stand here.

How many strokes will you be beaten

and how far will you be exiled?

Such a heavy meal in the morning?

Isn't it too much?

It's normal for pregnant women to have these.

Eat the dishes while they are warm.

I think you haven't had your breakfast yet, right?

Let's eat together.

Do me a favor, please.

Well.

First of all, try this out.

This is the stir-fried bee pupae.

Don't you like it?

What about this?

The candied sweet bee pupae.

Or this one?

The sauteed bee pupae.

The point isn't about the cooking styles.

I just don't like bee pupae.

How could that be?

I got stung badly by bees

foraging for these pupae.

My butt is still...

Pei Yanzhen.

You better explain this.

Miao.

Have a taste of this.

Shredded radish is not healthy.

Try this out.

The deep-friend bee pupae.

It might look unappealing,

but it is delicious.

Try it.

Miaomiao.

Miaomiao.

What's wrong?

I'm full.

You eat it yourself.

You haven't eaten anything yet.

Miao.

Are you all right?

Is the food too oily?

What do you like to eat?

Stir-fried cabbage with sour sauce.

Cabbage leaves aren't good.

Miao.

I will make it for you.

Pei Yanzhen.

You devious fox.

Miaomiao.

He asked me to wear this color

and prepare the bee pupae dishes.

Yet it's him again

fawning over you now.

He's so despicable.

Shame on him.

Pei Yanzhen prefers mild taste.

There's no way he could know about those dishes.

You must be kidding.

Miao likes beautiful things.

Her favorite color is purple

and her favorite dish

is bee pupae.

You may

have a try on it.

Are you

(Conscience) really that kind?

You will never know

if you never try.

Give me a second.

The dish is almost ready.

How do you always recognize me

when I'm behind you?

I can recognize the sound of your footsteps.

Have a taste.

Your sweat will fall into the plate.

(Miao.)

I got to go now.

Thanks for the dish.

Miao.

Did you steal this dish?

Why are you hiding it?

Because of that two annoying guys.

They are doing it

to help you take care of your baby.

Take care of my baby?

Are you sure?

They give me a mood swing instead.

I reckon

this baby is going to be scared off

from my tummy later.

Well.

These two guys come here so often.

I wonder who

the baby will be like?

Gosh, no.

I've landed myself to marry two frail fellows.

If the baby

takes after him who can't lift heavy things,

binge drinking and goes to brothels,

I will live in despair

for rest of my life.

The baby can't take after Song Xiyuan

who is a smooth talker.

This baby

belongs to the Shen family.

None of their characters will rub off on my baby.

All right.

The baby won't look like either of them.

As if!

Aunt.

To offer the best care to the baby,

let's not just stay at home.

We can go out and get some fresh air.

The baby is due soon.

Let's hang out tomorrow.

The weather is getting hot now.

The baby is due soon.

Now,

the weather is getting hot.

I'm sure that fewer people go hang out around the lake.

Let's visit Quan Lake.

What do you say?

Fine, go as you wish.

As long as you take care of yourself.

All right.

I know.

I'm heading back.

The stir-fried cabbage with sour sauce is going to cool off.

Lvying.

Tell them

I'm tired

and I need some rest.

So, I'll leave them.

Yes.

Ah, stir-fried cabbage with sour sauce.

The appetite for sour food

signifies a boy.

Feather duster.

Have a look.

Windmill toy.

Come on. Take a look.

We've visited almost every corner.

Miaomiao.

Are you tired?

Yes, a bit.

Let's take a rest here.

It's bright over here.

Aunt.

Let's go over there

to sit in the shades.

Sure.

Let's go.

Kite.

Kites for sale.

Flowery cloth.

Miaomiao.

Do you fancy anything to eat?

Soybean pudding.

Aunt.

Let's go to the temple for some tea.

All right.

Soybean pudding.

Are you all right, Miaomiao?

Miss.

Sir.

I'm so sorry.

It's great that you're all right.

Sure.

Are you all right, Miss Shen?

Guard Zhan.

You're skilled, Guard Zhan.

Thank you for saving her.

Why are you here?

I'm making rounds here.

I'm on guard duty.

No need to thank me.

Miss Shen, you're carrying a baby.

You ought to be careful.

(Catch the thief!)

(Don't run, thief!)

I didn't know

Guard Zhan could be so skillful.

He's agile,

kindhearted,

speaks only the truth

and acts justly.

He's indeed a hero.

Zhan Yue is the subordinate of Official Pei.

Are you planning to poach him?

Yes.

Guard Zhan possesses excellent skills

and he's honest

unlike the scheming scholars.

If I get to see him every day,

watch him practice martial arts skills

and chat with him about fun stories in the martial arts world,

it will be a good influence

on the baby.

I see, you're thinking about that.

It'll be great

for what you dream of.

But I think Guard Zhan is a loyal man

who wouldn't want to serve two masters.

I don't think he will accept your request.

If so, that justifies

my good assessment of people.

What if Official Pei doesn't allow this?

It's nothing to be worried about.

After all, Pei Yanzhen is my ex-husband

as well as my uncle.

I guess he will give me a pass.

Baby brain.

Walk slowly. Wait for me.

Candied fruit.

Guard Zhan.

Miss Shen would like to recruit you

as the guard.

Guard Zhan.

What's your response? Please say something.

Double pay.

Quadruple.

What do you say?

Quadruple?

Seriously?

Forget it.

The five-year contract

hasn't ended yet.

Ladies.

I shall

take my leave.

Five years?

Miss.

Let's not go near the lake.

We take the longer route.

Miss.

Look.

When was the fence installed?

Don't you know about this?

A few days ago,

a pregnant woman almost fell.

Thanks to the understanding Magistrate Pei

who funded the fence installation.

He's so kind.

Pei Yanzhen?

I have one kite left.

I would like to give it to the baby inside your tummy.

Is it really okay?

I'm cheered up at the thought of

having a local magistrate who concerns with the well-being of the people

when seeing the newly installed fence.

This...

Just take it.

Don't be shy.

If so,

thank you so much, sir.

I thought Warrior Zhan would give his reply today.

How come there's no sign of him

until now?

Miao.

I'm fine.

I'm fine.

(Did I eat too much)

(of the stir-fried cabbage with sour sauce recently?)

(The sourness seeps into me,)

(disturbing my mind)

(and thought.)

(Gosh, I can't get rid of it.)

(Get a grip.)

(Come on.)

Miao, are you waiting for someone?

You come at the right time.

I have something to discuss with you.

If it's about Zhan Yue,

no need to say anymore.

Why?

Do you recruit him at a high price to express your gratitude?

Not only that.

I wish to see Warrior Zhan every day too.

Every day?

Yes.

Just to see him?

Of course.

Good.

Miao.

As expected of you.

However, I don't think you can get him.

Zhan Yue is different from others.

What's the difference?

Zhan Yue and I know each other for long

and we are very close.

But if you insist to recruit him,

there's still a way to do so.

Care to share?

If you start to grow the desire

to meet me every day,

I will negotiate your request with Zhan Yue.

Official Pei, you have an evil heart

behind that angel face.

Thanks for your compliment.

Shameless.

You flatter me.

You!

I just want you

to focus

on me,

am I wrong?

Though I have no guts to stand out against him, I can run off anyway.

What a relief

without Pei Yanzhen here.

Luckily, you went out early in the morning.

Look at there.

It's moving.

No, it's not.

Be patient.

Miss.

Got it.

She got a fish.

Look.

Do as usual.

Set it free.

Sure.

Fish rods of the old fellows

aren't moving though.

Miss.

You are a beauty with good skills

and a kind heart.

You flatter me.

Let's see.

In this early morning,

are you here fishing

or feeding?

Isn't it troublesome

to feed fish like this?

Not at all.

I'm pleased to do so.

Why?

Judging by your tone,

you seem to possess excellent fishing skills.

You can display your skills before me.

If so,

I will take up your challenge.

Fine.

I will compete with you.

It's just a small game.

Bring it on.

- Long live the Empress Dowager. - Long live the Empress Dowager.

At ease.

- Thank you, Your Highness. - Thank you, Your Highness.

(Puzhao Temple) Song Xiyuan.

Are you in charge of welcoming my arrival?

I find

that the dock

looks so well-furnished now.

Your Highness.

Shen family provided the fund

to renovate the dock and official roads.

Shen family should take the credit

in this regard.

As expected of the Shen family.

You are loyal.

You flatter me.

In that case,

I will have the Shen family

accompany me to visit my old residence here.

Yes.

It has been a really long time since I last came.

I'm feeling ill at ease now.

I wish His Majesty were here,

in my thriving hometown,

but he had to stay in the capital.

Since it's a competition,

it will be more fun

to wager on something.

Sure.

How much is your stake?

I'm not wagering on money,

but one answer.

If you lose,

answer one question from me.

What if I win?

If you win,

I will go easy on you.

Do you mean I have to appreciate your mercy?

No need.

Let's start.

Sir.

Please be our witness.

Sure.

By the way,

we have once

been engaged.

Pardon?

Well, let's start.

Sir,

may I have your fish rod?

Sure. I have confidence in you.

Luckily, the marriage didn't work out.

This fellow

is obnoxious.

I let Miao's father take the full credit this time.

Don't you claim the credit

when Miaomiao asks about this.

Rest assured.

Please have some trust

on me, Master Song.

Sir.

Didn't Empress Dowager say

His Majesty is in the capital?

Yes.

She said it in front of everyone.

Miao's father was there too.

Oh, no!

Zhan Yue.

Go to Shen's Residence

to check on Miao's whereabouts.

Got it.

She got it.

Miss.

What happened?

You pulled a trick.

All of us standing here would've seen it

if the young man

had thrown a stone

at your bait.

I feel sorry for you too.

Maybe it was the children from the opposite of the lake

skipping stones and accidentally hitting your bait.

Never mind. A woman who's bearing a baby

is as well bearing a generous heart.

Got it.

You are amazing.

Yes.

Sir, you won.

Do you mind helping me to take it?

You lost.

Gentlemen,

we have a bet to talk about now.

Please give us some space.

Let's go.

Come on.

I wonder what your question is.

May I ask who is the father

of the baby inside your tummy?

♪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♪