Original subtitles

Timing and Subtitles by the "Are You My Soulmate?" Team @ Viki

♫ Flowers falling by the river again Turning the clear waves red ♫

♫ Sparrows singing in celebration ♫

♫ Calm years pass by the silent bustling city Sitting at home ♫

♫ No one knows love's outline like I do ♫

♫ If one day the river breeze blows again ♫

♫ I won't be a mere reflection in the mirror ♫

♫ Dreams can shatter; Memories remain ♫

♫ Rich fragrance aids; Light ink writes ♫

♫ In the deep red windows lies mundane dust ♫

Are you the one

[Episode 14]

But...

will your mother agree?

You can rest assured. I can handle my household.

And my mother does not interfere in this matter.

Then I can rest assured.

- When do we set off? - Set off?

Where to?

To transport grain.

Transport grain?

My Lord, you see.

Our family runs a porcelain shop.

We... We don't have grain.

I have gathered the grain.

I am appointed by Lord Huaiyang to supervise the provisions.

I want to borrow some goodwill

to use the trade guild's convoy to assist with the transportation.

Assisting with transportation of grain?

This matter, on a small scale, is a trivial matter.

On a larger scale, it's a significant contribution.

We will be family in the future anyway.

- Yes. - Good.

- Family? - Family.

According to etiquette, we are not yet family.

But for you and Zhen, isn't it only a matter of time?

Moreover, it'll give me an excuse to explain it to the trade guild, right?

What do you say?

Slow down, Mr. He. [Auspice and Fortune]

The lives and blood of the common people.

The soldiers wrapped in their own armor.

Our Lingquan merchants rely on the protection of the kingdom.

If we can't repay the country, what use is it?

Yes.

You and I have no excuse.

Yes.

Do you want me to go with Lord Zhennan?

You go back and reallocate manpower.

Hurry and go. Hurry up.

- Let's go. - Goodbye.

Goodbye.

Zhen.

Father. I can deliver the provisions,

but if you still want to sell me, I'm not willing.

Marriage is a match made in heaven.

How did it become a transaction?

You can marry the Lord and enjoy a good life.

Our family can also change its status. What's wrong with that?

If the Lord is willing to promise this,

why aren't you willing?

Yes.

- I'm a thousand times unwilling. - You...

You don't want to marry the Lord as his wife?

If I must marry, I would not marry such a person.

I know his character too well. Father, he...

No need to say more.

You have to marry Lord Zhennan.

This is non-negotiable.

For the sake of our family, you have to marry.

You must marry.

Everyone, quiet down. Quiet down and listen to me.

Listen to me. The war ahead is perilous.

The commander has ordered not to proceed.

Let us pass.

- Why can't we pass? - Why not?

These women don't understand the big picture.

Actually, not letting them proceed is for their own good.

- Everyone. - Madam.

I understand your anxiety about the war

and your concern about your loved ones.

But as you can see, with the war ahead, the military order is in place.

We've already arrived. Talking more is useless.

Why not use your energy for the right purpose?

That sounds nice,

but we can't fight in the war. What's the right purpose?

Exactly. We're old and weak. What can we do?

My husband used to be a weak scholar who spent all day at home on arts.

But with the war imminent, he resolutely went to the battlefield.

Since the men of Zhenzhou can fight and die for the country,

who says that the women of Zhenzhou can't stabilize the rear and contribute to the warfare?

How can we help?

We can stay here.

We can clean up the houses, collect food, and find physicians and medicine.

If they're short of anything, we can help provide it.

If they get injured, we can offer them a place to rest and heal.

This way, those soldiers will know

that their loved ones won't distract them from their desire to fight.

Instead, we are a strong shield for them, closely connected.

Let's go back.

Even if the men die in battle,

we will wipe our tears and bring them home.

[Carriage and Horses]

Miss, the carriages and horses have been checked. Please take a look.

- Get ready to set off. - Yes.

In the past few days, thanks to Miss He,

the grain transportation has gone smoothly.

Lady He?

Lord Zhao. I am just a merchant's daughter.

I don't deserve the title of Lady He.

You do deserve it.

If there's nothing else, let's set off.

What else needs to be settled?

The merchant's daughter should check all the expenses on this trip. That's all I can do.

Unlike you noble lords, born into wealth.

Miss He, your words are biased.

If I had a choice, I would rather be a commoner,

choosing to be a physician or a soldier if I want.

That's an easy thing to say.

You're a lord, so you can choose what you want to do.

Common people don't have such options.

I will handle the tasks given to me by the trade guild,

but I disagree with what my father wants you to promise.

I can't do that.

I see.

Miss, rest assured. When the time comes, I will deny it.

This matter is your father's wishful thinking.

I am merely going with him.

It's all for the sake of the border war.

All the coercion and deception.

You and Lord Huaiyang are the same kind of people who use the people.

For your own gain, you'll use others.

How have I deceived?

Your father was deluded and caused trouble.

Even if I am foolish or vile, I wouldn't make a joke out of this matter.

Moreover, are the provisions for my benefit?

I also want to be an idle person at home.

Do you think I want to deal with those who prioritize profit?

- Don't speak ill of my family. - I just said it.

Lingquan merchants wouldn't make the transportation so smooth

for the sake of Zhenzhou and the court, right?

Won!

Mr. He.

Mr. He, how can you still eat at this time?

What's the hurry?

Early this morning, we received news from the capital.

Lord Huaiyang is leading the army to war because the court wants to kill him.

With no funds, food, and reinforcements, victory is impossible.

If that's the case, our merchant convoy is doomed.

Is this true?

Absolutely true.

Quickly. Call your sister back.

No matter what, the convoy cannot leave.

Go!

There's no time to lose.

You can't leave!

You can't leave! Stop!

This battle is doomed. You're heading to your death.

- Set off immediately! - Set off what?

My Lord, are you leading the trade guild into a fire pit?

- Lord Huaiyang... - Shut up!

This cannot be discussed publicly.

Tell Father. Merchants keep their promises.

- The convoy must leave. - It was Father who told you to return.

Are you defying him?

Zhen.

He Zhen!

Alright. Dare not to speak the truth?

Let me say it. Everyone, listen up.

- Cover his mouth. - This battle...

Everyone, continue.

Miss He. You should go back too.

The guild has let me in charge of the escort.

I must lead them out and bring them back safely.

What if your brother was telling the truth?

Merchant women also have integrity.

The soldiers of Zhenzhou fear nothing.

What is there for me to fear?

Alright. Let's set off.

Prepare to set off. - Sure.

There is no space left here. You'll have to find another way.

Isn't there a spot there?

That's for the coachman.

I'm the coachman.

You?

I supervise the grain. I must lead by example.

You don't think that I was pampered since childhood,

and am unable to do anything, right?

Lady He. Get on the carriage.

Why are you crying? So annoying.

Your Wen is a cook. Naturally, you are not worried.

Who said that? The cook is also in the army.

If the battle gets fierce, who cares if you cook or handle horses?

What if my husband dies?

What will I do?

Don't worry. No one will die today.

No one will die?

This war has dragged on for so long.

Seems the enemy leader, A Gushan, is not only brave, but also a strategist.

If he's a skilled strategist, the first battle against a rival

will be a test to demonstrate power.

So, this first battle might not happen.

Might not happen?

If they fight the moment they meet, that's a village brawl, not a war.

[Jinjia Pass]

Go back and mourn your mother!

Go back and mourn your mother!

What are they shouting? You know their language. Translate it.

The western tribes are wishing your mother good health, and a long life.

Is that what it means?

In our first meeting, we can't lose our manners.

Besides their mother, send regards to their fathers, and grandparents as well. - Yes.

A good general will be preparing to hold his ground in this battle.

They won't launch a decisive attack until the time is right.

They are traveling day and night. Isn't it because Lord Huaiyang is eager for a decisive battle?

No.

From what I've heard these past few days about the arrangements,

it seems Lord Huaiyang intends to wear out the enemy.

[The Art of War by Sun Tzu]

- Continue to extend greetings. - Yes.

Greetings to your mom! [Jinjia Pass]

Go back and mourn your mother!

General, A Gushan intends to retreat.

He is certain that it'll take long, dividing and conquering in their own territory.

That's why he placed us here.

Thus, in this operation, the main army is moving urgently,

not to fight immediately, but to respond to the court's military orders.

We must hold on. Grain and supplies will gradually arrive.

They'll be prepared before the war.

It's done.

- Thank you. - Rest now.

The tent is cool. I've made a fire for you.

I'm not afraid of the cold.

I'm a physician. Follow my medical advice.

If you catch a chill, I'll need to give you acupuncture.

In the past,

I had a female patient who was afraid of the cold,

and had been in poor health.

One night, she knocked on my door for a consultation.

I took one look at her and closed the door.

Why?

Was she a beautiful woman?

Were you afraid of ruining your reputation, or of losing control?

She had a red string tied to her wrist.

In Zhenzhou customs,

only the deceased are buried with a red string.

I'm also from Zhenzhou.

How come I've never heard of this?

I'm not lying to you.

Don't believe me? Look.

Boring.

You're not scared by this?

You're so bold.

- Let me tell you another one. - Try saying another word.

Where did you get the bones?

- Zhao Quan, you... Stop! - Aren't you bold?

- Now you're a patrol guard. - Give me it.

It'll be more convenient to visit the madam.

And the relatives will be safer too.

After this while, it's quite orderly here.

Thanks to the madam's coordination and arrangements.

If there are sick women,

the madam even lends her carriage to take them to the village to see a physician.

Here, the madam can be considered a commander too.

[Medicine]

Why is there a pharmacy here?

The madam opened it.

They've traveled a long way. Most suffer from the change in environment.

So, the madam started A pharmacy to help everyone with their troubles. [Medicine]

Mrs. Wen, everything you wanted is here.

Thank you, Mrs. Cui. It's thanks to your pharmacy.

Honey, why are you here?

The Lord sent me to inspect. I passed by.

We were wondering what kind of handsome man Mr. Cui must be to marry such a good wife.

Seeing you today, you really are a fine gentleman.

You're indeed fortunate. You can often see your husband.

I don't know when Wen will come back.

I won't delay your reunion any longer.

I hope Mr. Cui will take care of Wen in the army.

He's the cook Wen Shisan. Everyone knows him.

Of course.

I'll leave it to you. I'll go back first.

Take care.

I came here just to tell you not to work too hard.

I'll continue my patrol.

Honey.

You too.

Where did you come from?

Occupying my house and acting so brazenly. How dare you?

You don't belong here. How dare you cause trouble here?

This land has always been part of my outer estate.

It was managed by servants before.

After the war began, the servants fled with their families. The house was left empty.

Not only did you occupy my house, but you also ruined it.

I haven't even settled accounts with you.

What are you shouting about?

You know there's a war going on.

Let me tell you. This is the territory of the Qi Kingdom.

Exactly.

Your tribes will be driven out.

What use is your land deed?

It was valid before. But it's no longer valid now.

Hand it over.

- Give it to me. - How can you rob?

Are you alright?

Madam.

Physician. Is there a resident physician?

Quick, save our madam!

Our village doesn't have a physician.

Take her to another place. Don't delay.

Madam, given the current chaotic war situation, we really can't get to a faraway place.

And within several miles, there's only this pharmacy open.

Please, help us and save my madam.

I can prepare a stabilizing medicine according to the medical book,

but I'm not sure whether it'll work.

- What should we do? - Don't you Qi people always say,

"Treat a dead horse as if it were alive"?

Let's get her into the house.

Nanny Li, lend a hand.

She looks like she's about to give birth.

Why is your madam traveling at such a time, with imminent childbirth?

Why is your madam traveling at such a time

Where is the child's father?

You speak the mandarin language so well.

You must've lived here for a long time.

If you're here to seek help from family, I can inquire for you.

I don't have any relatives.

At the moment, you have no other place to go.

Since that house is yours, you can stay here for now.

I'm Lin Siyue. What about you?

It's Liu Miantang.

You've helped me today. I'll certainly repay you.

It's late and cold.

I warmed a pot of wine for you.

I don't want it.

I came to sincerely apologize.

I'll come in.

I specially warmed it for you.

Just have a sip.

What's wrong?

Afraid the wine will make you think of something inappropriate?

Don't worry. I can control myself.

What a joke.

You're good at drinking.

No wonder Mr. He said that compare to ordinary men,

you're even more generous, and broad-minded.

In that case, I'm relieved.

Relieved of what?

If there are any ghosts or wild beasts here,

you'll surely protect me.

The dignified Lord Zhennan speaks and acts so out of composure.

What does composure mean?

Like Lord Huaiyang, always with a stern face,

directing the nation's affairs?

Do you like men like that?

Of course not.

What did you put in my wine?

Just a little powder to make you obedient.

I warn you.

If you dare touch me,

I'll... I'll kill you.

I'm waiting.

Zhao Quan.

Zhao Quan, you...

Stop the carriage.

Miss, you're awake.

- Where are we going? - Miss, we're heading to Lingquan Town.

We're already on the official road.

And Zhao...

Where is the Lord?

The Lord has gone to Jinjia Pass with a few guards and a supply convoy.

Miss, rest assured. The Lord instructed me to take you back to Lingquan Town

to avoid worrying your father.

He left on his own?

[Feitang Valley]

My Lord. The war is coming.

The ones with families have come to bid farewell.

It's been a long time, but the madam only saw you once.

- You... - Enough.

Come back.

Yes.

- Prepare the horse? - I need to tell her everything

so she can know sooner,

and not get more deeply entangled.

You go in first. Call out Nanny Li.

- Go. - Yes.

[Medicine]

Nanny Li, Nanny Li. Please step outside.

What's the matter?

What's going on?

Today, it seems the Lord is going to confess to the madam.

What?

What a sin.

You're back.

- Dear, why aren't you eating? - I'm not hungry.

You haven't eaten home food for a while.

Nanny Li's cooking is good. You should eat more.

Dear, stop with the medicine.

Come on. Sit here. I have something to tell you.

You're not a physician.

There isn't a proper assistant in the store.

How can you prepare medicine for people?

I still have the medical book given by Mr. Zhao.

Moreover, a patient is also a physician.

I have at least a little medical skill.

Besides, I don't handle serious illnesses.

I send them to the towns or Xizhou clinics.

What about the pregnant woman?

She's a pitiful person.

Deceived by a man's sweet talk,

she came here alone, thinking she was the lady of the house.

In fact, she was a mistress kept outside by that man.

That unfaithful man also is a merchant.

What do you mean by "also"?

Just like us.

That man is hateful.

He used the pretense of business to deceive both women.

She realized the truth when her belly grew large.

In a fit of anger, she proposed divorce.

I find you seem quite sympathetic toward her.

I admire her.

In such a disgraceful and absurd situation,

she neither compromised nor was blinded by love.

Instead, she wrote a divorce letter for her husband.

She forged her own path.

What are you looking at me for?

Honey, speak honestly.

What exactly is your current position?

Why do the village soldiers not recognize any centurions named Cui Jiu?

Dear.

- I am Lord Huaiyang. - You're eating without telling me.

Physician Zhao.

Ms. Liu is also here.

Sit down.

You two are enjoying yourselves,

making so much good food and not inviting me.

What are you doing here?

I also joined the army.

I'm a military physician now.

My title is inferior to this centurion who divorced his wife.

Do you know about his divorce?

How broad-minded of you to tell everything.

He knows his mistake, and has torn up the divorce letter.

For my sake...

You can't forgive him.

Let's write one too. I'll get you a brush and ink.

- Let's write. - What? Sit down.

He just loves to joke around.

I'm not joking.

Weren't you here to drink with me?

Dear, see if there's any wine available.

I'll drink with him until we're drunk.

I see you also like to joke.

Everything's a mess here. Where can there be a wine shop?

But at the Wen family's place, there might be some.

Her husband is a cook. I'll go and check.

Alright, alright.

Thank you, Mrs. Cui.

I talked too much.

Still pretending?

I have to pretend because of you.

- Then promise me one thing. - What?

Next time when you tell her, stay away from me.

I'm afraid of getting splashed with blood.

Then don't come for drinks. Go away.

I'm hungry.

Can I use her bowl?

That bowl has a murderous aura.

Madam.

Madam.

Madam, where is the master? Is he alright?

He's fine. Physician Zhao is here.

They were just talking about drinking.

That's good.

Where's Nanny Li?

She might have gone back to Zhenzhou.

Why are you speaking nonsense like Physician Zhao?

Have some tea.

Thank you, dear.

Physician Zhao really has no restraint.

After a few sips, he was already tearful, talking about how you'd be at peace

even if you died for the country, as Lord Huaiyang would take care of me.

If it weren't for you, I'd really want to slap him.

Actually, he's not wrong.

The Lord is benevolent, and loves his people.

The Lord will take care of the widows and orphans.

You really are devoted to your lord.

In the end, you are all the same.

What do you mean by that?

The Lord broke off his engagement with Ms. Lian. You left a divorce letter.

You are all such people, using the pretense of serving the country

to dispose of women according to your own wishes.

You're better by correcting your mistakes.

The Lord is much worse than you.

What did the Lord do?

I've heard that the Lord's romantic scandals are quite numerous.

Despite having a fiancée for a long time, he still flirts with other women.

This causes Miss He to be anxious.

From what I see, besides Miss He,

there must be many innocent women whose feelings he has toyed with.

Dear.

What if the Lord realizes his mistake?

The Lord has grown up in luxury and prestige, adored by everyone.

He's always been high up

and doesn't understand how to respect women,

nor does he empathize with their feelings.

He won't admit he's wrong.

Stop defending your lord.

By the way, honey, before Mr. Zhao arrived,

you mentioned you were Lord Huaiyang?

I'm Lord Huaiyang's...

patrol guard.

We are a confidential unit

responsible for intelligence gathering.

Dear, it's getting late.

I should take him back first.

Cui Xingzhou.

[How are you? Mother]

Why did I leave that soft, fragrant couch?

Why have I returned to this shabby place?

It's quite a beautiful thought.

I slept for a few hours.

Just over an hour or so.

- What? - To sober up.

So many family letters.

You're awake now.

Come on. Sit down.

Awake, right?

Come on. Take a look.

What?

Half of this says that I am impulsive and authoritative,

breaking off the engagement without informing my venerable mother.

The sky of Aunt Lian's family has almost collapsed.

And Cousin Lian is crying all day long.

If I don't clear up these misunderstandings, she will never marry.

Something like this.

In that case,

Cousin Lian must have deep feelings for you.

Don't be too perfunctory.

Am I perfunctory?

Zhao Quan, look at the words here.

It's obvious that my aunt polished my mother's words.

Even so, doesn't that show that they care about you?

Think about me.

The lady I was engaged to didn't care about me at all.

When it came time for marriage, she...

Forget it. Enough about me.

I'm too angry.

You're ungrateful in the midst of blessing.

Is this a blessing?

Fine. If it's a blessing, I'll give it to you.

You'll give them the job

and money the Lian family asks for.

Let me tell you. From now on, my aunt can come to your house daily

to interfere with your official duties, your family, and your personal life.

I'm not Lord Huaiyang.

Why give it to me? Give me something nice.

Let me tell you. I've figured it out.

The Lian family is ungrateful.

Marrying one of them means marrying the whole family.

Aren't you tolerant? Its yours.

I don't want it.

This is your family matter. You need to sort it out.

Otherwise, you'll never be able to explain things to Liu Miantang.

Move aside. Move aside.

I'm at the edge. Where else can I go?

[Mother]

So aloof.

- Cousin Lian will be heartbroken again. - Heartbroken?

It's better than holding on to pointless hope every day.

[So]

How will you confess to Liu Miantang?

Confess what? I'm not confessing.

Why?

You're right.

Before I confess to her,

I have to handle the mess in my family.

team credit

song title

♫ The boat drifts, bringing back the sunset ♫

♫ When we reunite, we still joke about the cause and effect ♫

♫ Who passed by, the crab apple falls with a turn ♫

♫ Loving rightly but choosing wrong ♫ ♫ With joys, sorrows, partings and reunions ♫

♫ Everyone travels far, seeing clouds and snow ♫

♫ Always hard to stay, yet easy to part ♫ ♫ Crossing spring waters and autumn trials ♫

♫ A couple under the moonlight, can stay together ♫

♫ Long hidden in the eyes, flickering in and out ♫

♫ Let go of the flowers blooming in the yard last night ♫

♫ Let go of the waves in the stream in half a lifetime ♫

♫ Let those dust and chaos go on endlessly ♫

♫ In this lifetime, my wish is to the vast sky ♫ ♫ There are many more ♫

♫ Everyone travels far, seeing clouds and snow ♫

♫ Always hard to stay, yet easy to part ♫ ♫ Crossing spring waters and autumn trials ♫

♫ A couple under the moonlight, can stay together ♫

♫ Time flows as we dream through four seasons ♫

♫ I wish to journey with you forever ♫ ♫ Year after year ♫ ♫ For many years to come ♫