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♫ The fresh breeze blows through the alley ♫

♫ The fragrance of ink on you ♫

♫ The brush meandering on the paper ♫

♫ This love will last forever ♫

♫ The moonlight pours in the water ♫

♫ I can't help but start to sing ♫

♫ You play a melodious song ♫

♫ It recorded our sweet time ♫

♫ Being drunk but happy in the world (Spend the rest of my life with you) ♫

♫ Watch the wood in a deep dye (Let's ride a horse to see the world) ♫

♫ With you in my life, I'm not afraid of any storm ♫

♫ I feel safe (You whisper in my ear) ♫

♫ There is a distant call (I fell into the light of your halo) ♫

♫ It's too hard to break from your embrace ♫

♫ Immersed in wine and time goes by ♫

♫ Being drunk but happy in the world (Spend the rest of my life with you) ♫

♫ Watch the wood in a deep dye (Let's ride a horse to see the world) ♫

♫ With you in my life, I'm not afraid of any storm ♫

♫ I feel safe (You whisper in my ear) ♫

♫ There is a distant call (I fell into the light of your halo) ♫

♫ It's too hard to break from your embrace ♫

♫ Immersed in wine and time goes by ♫ [A Girl Like Me]

[Episode 11]

What were you thinking just now?

I wasn't thinking of anything.

Princess, what were you thinking just now?

I… I… I thought of nothing.

But your face…

Then, what are you blushing for?

- I feel hot! - I feel hot!

Have you made your decision?

- No! - No!

No?

Then you think of a better way.

Way…

There will be a way.

I have such a good idea, but you don't use it.

And you can't think of a better one.

How about you two make a bet?

Bet?

Bet on who can deal with Yan Zhen without hurting anyone and reporting

to His Majesty.

Then, how much do we bet?

My family is not short of money.

It's of no point betting money.

Let's make a big bet.

The one who loses will owe the other one a wish.

If you both lose, then each of you owes me a wish.

- Wish? - Wish?

I'm a man.

Of course, I'm not afraid of a bet.

No one is afraid.

Your Grace, you'll definitely lose.

Don't be so sure.

[Ban Mansion] Minister Yan's son loves Your Highness.

[Ban Mansion] So his mother came for the proposal.

Such a perfect match is rare.

Marquis Jingting's Mansion, please open the door.

Mrs. Yan is here for a visit!

Mrs. Yan?

Serve the betrothal presents!

It's a perfect match between the Ban family and the Yan family.

Please open the door.

No! No! Bad news!

Your Grace! Your Grace!

Bad news! Bad news!

What's wrong?

Your Grace, why aren't you anxious at all?

They are about to break the door!

As one of my family, remember, don't make a fuss at any time.

Fool of love, crazy for love!

Crazy for love!

Remember?

Open the door.

After all these difficulties, finally, you open the door!

Mrs. Yan, sorry for bothering you.

Here is our big gift for you!

My Lady! My Lady!

Do you know what to yell?

Start now.

Oh, no! Mrs. Yan passed out!

- Mrs. Yan passed out! - Do you know what to yell?

Oh, no! Mrs. Yan passed out!

Mrs. Yan passed out?

What to do now?

After all, she is Prime Minister's wife.

She dares to block our door.

I don't care who she is.

That's right to say, but the prime minister is hard to deal with.

Open the door! There will be trouble if you don't open the door!

If Mrs. Yan dies at our gate,

how should I explain to His Majesty?

Let her in.

As Grandpa's Book of War says, "Lure the enemies in deep and then destroy them."

It's really hard to get into my daughter-in-law's house.

She's not your daughter-in-law!

Marquis, please calm down.

Let's have a little talk.

Don't bother!

Let me make it clear to you. I won't marry your son.

Ruan Jinjin, see them out.

Leave! Go now!

[Ban Manor]

What do you mean?

Princess, take it easy.

Let's have some tea together and you can think about it.

Mrs. Yan, please forgive us, we don't have tea today.

No, there is no water in our house.

Marquis, are you shutting the prime minister's people out?

Princess Royal is here!

Your Highness!

So elegant and gorgeous!

- She is still in good health. - That's right.

Still in fine fettle!

- Mother. - Mother. - Grandma.

- Welcome. - Grandma.

Mrs. Yan, are you here today to make a proposal or propose marriage by force?

I'm here to propose for my son.

Do you think I'm old, weak, and easy to bully?

I don't dare to.

Or do you think Yan Hui has great power and no one can suppress you?

I never dare to think so.

But my son is lovesick now.

As his mother, I really feel sorry.

So I acted rashly. Please forgive me.

But if Princess Ban can marry into our family,

we will never treat her unfairly.

Let me tell you clearly today.

My granddaughter will never marry your son.

Your Highness,

my son's life is at stake.

If Your Highness doesn't agree, I can only go with my husband

and all my families to beg His Majesty for the marriage.

How dare you threaten my grandma!

I don't dare.

But I think you will do His Majesty this favor.

Except for my father and His Majesty, no one can influence my choice.

Whether your son will live or die, has nothing to do with the Ban family.

If you know what I mean, get out of my face right now!

[Ban Manor]

I don't know what I did wrong that I got targeted by your son.

After the mess you made here, my grandma got mad.

Now let me be clear here.

Even if there is only Yan Zhen in this world, I'd rather become a nun than marry your son!

Princess, you're still young.

I won't blame you for being rude,

but the marriage is not up to you.

The Yan family and the Ban family are both favored by His Majesty.

I think His Majesty will definitely agree to the marriage between us.

As long as he allows, there'll be no place for you to escape.

Don't scare me with His Majesty.

We're both not sure whom His Majesty will listen to.

Your family is just good at acting shamelessly.

These stupid ways can't influence His Majesty's decision.

Mrs. Yan, that's totally right.

To deal with your family, these stupid ways are enough.

But if you like,

I'm willing to play it with you.

So, take care.

Your grandma is Her Highness, so what?

After you marry my son, I have plenty of ways to deal with you.

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty,

my wife strived for the marriage, so she offended Her Highness.

Please forgive us.

Since she offended Princess Royal,

you should go to beg her for forgiveness.

I'm afraid Her Highness is still mad and doesn't want to see me.

Her Highness is Your Majesty's aunt. As long as you talk to her,

I think she will cool down.

Of course, she is my aunt.

But this is all about your son.

If you want my aunt to forgive you,

you'd better go to her yourself.

Your Majesty, I asked my wife to go for the proposal

just for the situation of the court.

For the situation of the court?

That's right.

I wonder if Your Majesty has ever thought about it.

When the prince succeeds to the throne, the Shi family

will take the lead in the court.

I'm afraid I will be too weak to contain them alone.

If they can keep their duty, that'll be great for the country.

But what if they have any bad ideas?

That'll be a big problem.

So, if we can unite with the Ban family by marriage,

the Shi family will be somewhat restrained.

That makes sense.

But...

it's your son who is wooing Her Highness's granddaughter.

It's not a state affair.

It's not proper for me to intervene.

No matter how,

it's for my aunt to decide.

Right?

Since that, thanks for your consideration, Your Majesty.

What an old fox.

You want to drag me into this?

Your Grace, I don't know why.

The matter that Mrs. Yan got Her Highness mad is no longer

mentioned after only two days.

Your Grace, I found it out.

Mrs. Yan spent hundreds of taels to change the gossip.

What did she change it to?

It's said that Young Master Yan is crazy and starving himself for love.

He just wants to marry you.

How shameful! Again?

She failed in the proposal, so she used such a cheap shot.

What else did she say?

She also said that if one day Young Master Yan dies, it's not for hunger

but for his love for you!

What?

She is both seeking sympathy and slandering you

and forcing you to surrender!

That's right!

Your Grace, any ideas?

Of course.

Pay back in kindness.

Sweetheart, what's the matter?

Father,

do you have any close and reliable friends in the court?

Do those paid ones count?

Count Cheng'an, read it for me.

Yes.

The rumor in the streets said Young Master Yan Zhen

is fasting for love, which touches the whole world.

The Ban family are haughty with the trust of His Majesty.

Princess Ban is even harder to get along with.

She is totally…

She is totally a coquette.

I don't care about the gossip.

Go on.

It's said that

Princess Ban will lose a lot if she refuses the proposal of the Yan family.

There are three reasons.

The first is…

Go on.

It's full of nonsense.

Your Majesty, you don't need to waste your time on it.

What nonsense?

I'm curious.

Just keep on reading.

I don't dare to.

Just do as I tell you!

The first is that the country can't keep running without the court,

and the court can't leave Prime Minister Yan.

The rise and fall of the country rely on the Yan family.

Please don't take the gossip seriously.

The only one the country relies on is Your Majesty!

How presumptuous!

Give my order!

Catch those who spread this rumor!

Yes.

Mr. Du, why are you here?

It's beautiful here. I'm here for a stroll.

It's just an alley. Where is it beautiful?

I just like the scenery in this alley.

Then, enjoy your time. See you.

See you.

Mr. Du,

I have spread the gossip that the country can't live without the Yan family.

Please pay me now.

Miss Ruan, I have settled down the matter about the "coquette."

Please pay me the rest of the money.

- It's you who is spreading the rumor! - It's you who is spreading the rumor!

Your Majesty, you're still bothered by that gossip?

The rumor is no big deal.

But the physicians I sent to Auntie days ago all have been kicked out.

Looks like Auntie is really angry.

The Yan family are really rude to force marriage this time.

It's reasonable for Her Highness to be unpleased.

How could the Yan family have such a stubborn son?

It's all because of Hua Hua's charms.

The young master of the Yan family does have good eyes.

Your Majesty,

I can't agree with you.

What's your opinion?

Young Master Yan is unkind to threaten with his death.

He is also unfilial to force his mother to beg others for times.

Princess Ban is charming.

But this also troubles her.

So the one to be blamed is Young Master Yan, not Princess Ban.

That makes sense.

If every man used this trick to force a girl to marry him,

society would lose morality and be in a bad social mood.

You like Hua Hua?

Your Majesty, Princess Ban is noble and beyond my reach.

Then I got it wrong.

You help the Ban family every time when they have been in trouble.

I thought you had fallen in love with Hua Hua.

I like to be alone quietly.

I really can't get along well with Princess Ban.

I helped them just to reconcile the court disputes

and share your worries.

That's all.

Look at you. You are not interested in both power and women.

You live the life of an ascetic monk.

You're not related to me, but you're like my son.

I will get you a perfect marriage by myself.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Hua Hua,

you will be married one day.

But now you have met many problems about marriage.

It even becomes an excuse for court disputes.

If one day

I'm not alive…

Grandma, you promised me that

you would never say this again.

Your Highness, everything is ready.

We can go back at any time.

Hua Hua, Count Cheng'an helped you many times.

But he is a henchman of His Majesty.

You'd better keep a distance from him.

Grandma, but His Majesty always treats you as…

Being with the king is like living with a tiger.

The one who can get along with a tiger can't be a kind one.

Never relax your vigilance.

- Listen to me… - I will be careful.

But Count Cheng'an must be holding some secrets,

but, Grandma, he is definitely not a bad guy.

- About this, I understand… - Your Grace!

- But he… - The paste is ready!

Come on!

- Coming! - Listen to me.

Grandma, I have something to do. I have to go.

Your Highness, I think we can find some more suitable young masters

for her to choose.

Maybe she will like one of them

and you can be relieved.

But my granddaughter...

is more even demanding than me.

[Notice: Do not get close. Or you'll suffer.]

[Notice: Do not get close…] I think it's still not enough.

It should be scarier.

I don't know why you post this notice.

I don't understand either.

Of course, you don't.

After we post this notice, the Yan family will feel embarrassed

and won't dare to come over again, let alone proposing marriage.

After all, you just want to win Count Cheng'an.

Your Grace, what did you bet with Count Cheng'an?

Well… Nothing.

They bet a wish.

Wish?

Then she can buy anything she wants if she wins!

No way!

Is there anything our family can't afford?

If she wins, she must want something that can't be bought.

I see!

To let Count Cheng'an marry our princess!

[Marital Harmony Pavilion]

Younger Sister.

Younger Sister.

What are you thinking?

Nothing special.

Just something interesting in the city.

Yan Zhen fasts in order to marry Ban Hua.

I wonder how His Majesty will deal with it.

Yan Zhen acted recklessly at the party last time.

How could such a hothead trick the Ban family?

Why do you care so much about Ban Hua's marriage?

I'm just curious.

I thought you were worried that

there may be affection between Ban Hua and Count Cheng'an.

Silly, you're always so smart.

Why can't you see it clearly this time?

Didn't you read the brochure I gave you last time?

None of Count Cheng'an's preferences matches with Ban Hua.

How could Count Cheng'an like her?

Are you still afraid that Ban Hua will steal your man?

Don't say that.

All right. I'm just kidding.

But I have good news for you today.

What is it?

I head from the eunuchs that His Majesty asked Count Cheng'an

if he was in love with Ban Hua.

What did Count Cheng'an say?

He said she was beyond his reach and denied it.

Count Cheng'an did say that?

How could I lie to you?

Why did he say that?

Ban Hua has no manners.

She doesn't deserve Count Cheng'an.

This one. This. And this one.

I want them all.

Miss Shi, you always picked one or two.

Why do you pick so many this time?

I'm happy today.

I want these two as well.

Miss Shi, you made the right choice.

These two rouges are new arrivals.

New arrivals? Why didn't you tell me?

No wonder a magpie kept chirping at my gate today.

Here comes our Princess Ban!

Please have a seat!

Princess.

You must have met some happy events.

You look to be in high spirits.

That's so rare for me to meet Miss Shi.

I thought you were more interested in reading than dressing up.

Princess, I'm flattered.

Congratulations on your marriage to be settled.

That's weird.

Your Grace, what's weird?

It's not a special day today.

Why did I receive a Greek gift?

Yeah, that's weird.

Princess, what do you mean by that?

I mean what you think I mean.

There is a saying that…

It's impolite not to reciprocate.

- Right. - Since Miss Shi congratulated me, I also may all your wishes

come true soon and marry the pretty swan, Count Cheng'an.

- You… - Swan!

It's fine for you to make fun of me in the past.

I'm still waiting for my Mr. Right.

How could you ruin my reputation with such nonsense?

So you didn't have a crush on him after the party at the Shi Manor?

She didn't have a crush.

She didn't.

- That's really a pity. - Such a pity.

A beauty and a handsome one.

But Miss Shi looks healthy and ruddy.

She doesn't need rouge.

Boss, I want the two new ones.

Both of them!

- This… - I picked them first.

I chose the ones Miss Shi wants?

Sorry. Sorry.

Princess Ban, don't you know you should be served in order of arrival?

Who are you? Why are you so rude?

It's okay.

This is weird again.

The things others want always come to me.

Your Grace, do you mean Count Cheng'an?

Don't talk nonsense.

Since today Miss Shi picked the two rouges, I will leave them to you.

After all, there are little things that I can leave to you. Right?

The rouges can't refuse you either.

Princess, you're right.

The rouges can't refuse you, but humans can.

Princess, you are so noble that not everyone can reach you.

You…

How rude!

Count Cheng'an did say that? That's too much!

Maybe he is afraid of Hua's bad reputation after being broken off three engagements.

No. In my opinion, that is just his subterfuge.

He must think my sister is unscholarly.

Why?

Look at you and your sister.

You are handsome and she is also fine-looking.

But then again, think about it.

Count Cheng'an helped us many times.

Why did he do that if it's not for Hua?

My Lady, you're right.

The most precious one in our family is Hua.

Count Cheng'an must think he doesn't deserve Hua.

That's right. Look! He is the number one gentleman in the world.

If he gets refused, that would be a shame.

So he thought about it and said he couldn't reach Hua.

Ban Heng is right.

Hua Hua, don't worry about it.

You're so careless.

It's such a critical time now. You're still discussing about Count Cheng'an?

The most important thing now is to deal with the Yan family.

We treated Mrs. Yan like that.

She will definitely fight back.

Don't be afraid.

With your grandma here, she dares not to act wildly.

Yeah. If she dares, Grandma will tell His Majesty to punish his whole family.

Grandma, Grandma. You keep bothering Grandma!

Grandma also has her own things to do!

Can't you figure out a way yourself?

I'm so scared.

What's wrong with her?

Maybe Count Cheng'an got her mad again.

So scary.

So fierce.

[Detailed account of the official positions buyers]

[Detailed account of the official positions buyers]

Your Grace, the Acacias in front of us

are now a private property of the Yan family.

Acacia means love and yearning.

It's both love and poison.

After reading Prime Minister Yan's handwriting, do you have any opinions?

Thanks for giving me such important information.

But, unfortunately,

I don't want to be involved in court disputes.

What a pity.

I thought you wanted to avenge your family.

If I really want to avenge, I'm afraid you will also be in trouble.

Looks like you don't believe what I said.

All right.

If my being in trouble can make you feel better,

I can only bear with it.

Young Master Xie, you're generous.

But now I have His Majesty's trust and am in a high position.

I don't care about the old grudges now.

Your families are watching you from the heavens.

Aren't you really curious about the truth of that year?

I only got a little key information after a lot of investigations.

Please don't let my family affairs trouble you.

See you.

You just let him go like this?

Didn't you say to let him take the bait?

Your Highness, don't worry.

The wind has left its mark over the water.

The long line catches the big fish.

His family grudge is his weakness.

What if he doesn't want to cooperate with us?

After we get rid of the Yan family,

his enemy will be Princess Royal.

One is his loyal official and the other is his aunt.

I wonder who His Majesty will protect then.

At that time,

it's not up to him whether to join hands with us.

Destroy him by using another hand?

Good. It's a great idea.

Great.

Brother Xie, you have a nice place here.

Young Master, there's clear evidence that the Yan family bought the official position.

What are you waiting for?

The court is a battlefield with no weapons.

The Yan family may be guilty.

But if it causes factionalism, maybe many families

will be broken up like my family.

But, Young Master, isn't this the truth that we have been searching for?

Yes, it is.

But now Prince Luo is aggressive.

The crown prince's position is unstable.

If the Yan family collapses, Prince Luo will target the Shi family.

And politics will be in trouble.

Then the common people will be involved.

I believe that the truth coming from the people suffering

is not what my parents and brother wanted to see.

Du Jiu, take this to the Ban family.

This may be able to settle down their problem of marriage.

Yes.

Excuse me for my leaving.

Minister Shi is here for a visit.

Rong'er, wait a moment.

Greeting, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, what's the matter that me

and my grandson were told to hurry?

Chonghai, I remember that your grandson, Shi Jin, is still not married. Right?

Your Majesty, thanks for your concern.

I'm still young and haven't made any achievements. I don't deserve a marriage now.

Really a good man of my country.

Chonghai, you have a good grandson.

Your Majesty, thanks for your praise.

I'm really happy about it.

Chonghai, about the matter that the Yan family want to marry Ban Hua,

what's your opinion?

I have heard of it.

I think...

this is...

between the Ban family and the Yan famiily.

It's not proper for others to discuss it.

But the marriage could only be perfect when they do love each other.

Of course.

But it's a pity that Count Cheng'an has no feelings for Hua Hua

or they would be a perfect match. Right?

Yes.

Princess Fu Le is the only favored granddaughter of Princess Royal.

And Your Majesty loves her as well.

Her marriage must be decided carefully.

But recently there are

some rumors in the city

which also makes me angry.

What rumors?

I heard that

Prime Minister Yan insists to unite with the Ban family by marriage

just to compete with me

in the court.

But I thought about it,

Minister Yan also has been assisting Your Majesty for years.

He must know that Your Majesty hates factionalism.

I have heard of these rumors.

I believe that Minister Yan doesn't mean that.

Actually, I also think this marriage is not so perfect.

But I have to save his dignity.

Your Majesty, if there is anything I can do, please just let me know.

Great.

- Shi Jin. - Yes, Your Majesty.

Are you willing to do me this favor?

It's my great honor to help Your Majesty.

That means you also have feelings for Hua Hua?

- I… - That's perfect.

Thanks for Your Majesty.

Thanks for Your Majesty.

Chonghai, you really know me well.

Since it's come to that, just do what you have to do.

Yes, Your Majesty.

You may leave now.

Rong'er, what's wrong?

Is there any other thing for me?

Excuse me for my leaving.

Your Majesty, are you really betrothing Princess Ban to Shi Jin?

When did I say that?

But just now…

Did I say it just now?

Your Majesty, it's wise of you.

Your Grace.

Sir Shi.

Your Grace, if you don't like Princess Ban, please show mercy

and leave her alone.

Looks like you do have feelings for her.

But instead of begging me,

you'd better think carefully about how to get her love.

Now His Majesty wants to betroth her to me,

Your Grace, please be sensible and keep a distance from the princess.

A perfect marriage needs the two to love each other.

What's more, His Majesty didn't say that clearly.

I'm afraid it's just your own wishful thinking.

You have no feeling for her but you are always close to her.

What's your difference from Shen Yu?

From now on, if you hurt the princess's feelings,

I will not forgive you.

Sir Shi, you worry too much.

If anyone is hurting her, I'll always be there.

It'll never be your turn.

[Medicine]

Your Grace, it's Count Cheng'an.

Princess, you are so noble that not everyone can reach you.

You…

[Angelica Red ginseng]

They are medicines of two different levels.

Why are they tied together?

Your Grace, what's wrong with the two of them?

Totally wrong!

In my opinion, it's not that angelica can't reach red ginseng,

it just doesn't want to reach!

Your Grace! Your Grace!

Your Grace!

Your Grace!

Your Grace! Mrs. Yan came again!

How dare she come again?

Not only her, but Young Master Yan has also been carried here.

Carry?

- Young Master. - Young Master.

Young Master…

[Ban Manor]

Mrs. Yan, what do you mean by bringing two coffins to my place?

Zhen wants to marry Princess Ban.

He doesn't even care about his health now.

If you don't say yes today,

the two coffins will be for my son and me!

- Marquis Ban. - Hello.

Sir Ban.

Marquis Ban.

What makes you so anxious?

Your Highness, I'm here with my sincerity.

Please spare my son and agree to this marriage!

Your Highness, please agree to this marriage!

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♫ Paper kite, blue tile, Begonia in midsummer ♫

♫ Make jasmine tea in the room ♫

♫ Sing a song and fiddle with Pipa ♫

♫ Her bright smile and gloomy expressions ♫

♫ Crimson clouds flew into the house ♫

♫ Can't control the feelings It's all in the dream ♫

♫ The rain pours down on a sunny day, washing out all the affections ♫

♫ Faith is like a flower ♫

♫ We promised to live a free life ♫

♫ But can be flicked away like dust with fingers ♫

♫ Only want to live a carefree life with her ♫

♫ Travel around the world while we are still in our youth ♫

♫ Nothing is impossible in the dream ♫

♫ Go to the end of the world together ♫

♫ The fleeting life is just a moment ♫

♫ With no fear, willing to take her hands to see the big world ♫

♫ We promised to live a free life ♫

♫ But can be flicked away like dust with fingers ♫

♫ Only want to live a carefree life with her ♫

♫ Travel around the world while we are still in our youth ♫

♫ Nothing is impossible in the dream ♫

♫ Go to the end of the world together ♫

♫ The fleeting life is just a moment ♫

♫ With no fear, willing to take her hands to see the big world ♫