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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 34]

I'd rather starve to death in the wilderness than go back.

Wanyu. Wanyu. Wanyu.

Wanyu.

With the sweet potato and grain Military Advisor transferred,

Zhongzhou can make a living for another month.

The closest victims all came to Zhongzhou when they heard the city had grain.

The grain is not enough.

Miss, you look so familiar. What brings you here?

General, dressing like this makes you look completely different.

General? So, you are General Ban. Excuse me!

No worries.

There was no uniform to change into, so I borrowed clothes from a girl.

You look cool with the uniform

while beautiful even in plain clothes.

Advisor, why can't you figure it out?

What do you mean?

You two have… Haven't you?

Zhao Zhong, General and I are focusing on solving the famine.

Don't mention other things again.

Report!

What's it?

All the sweet potatoes were handed out.

Someone else reported it just now. Why are you reporting it again?

Arranging men on guard? Zhang Meng already made it clear, right?

Report!

What's the matter again?

I forgot it.

You may leave.

What's going on? Why do they keep reporting for no reason?

- In my point of view, they are here to see your beauty. - Seriously?

Yes, so please put your uniform back on.

But the uniform hasn't dried yet.

Men's wear is okay, too.

Why do you take such a thing to heart?

Yes, I care about it.

It may affect your prestige and cause unnecessary troubles if soldiers see you in women's dress.

But in my opinion, you never judge a person by what she wears.

For the trouble, is it mine or yours?

Thank God. I'm so glad.

I'm so glad you are okay. I thought I wouldn't see you again

in my lifetime.

Enough. I'm fine. Don't worry. Take it easy.

Don't get me wrong. I was worrying about your parents.

You said you were worrying about me.

By the way, why aren't you in the palace?

I went to the place you had stayed at in the capital.

But it's been completely burned out.

I thought you had been disadvantaged.

I'm worrying but you are laughing.

I am feeling relieved.

I feel very pleased at knowing

you care about my parents and me so much.

Well, stop crying.

You…

Uh… Why do you have this bracelet?

How could you steal it back after giving it to me?

It was you who didn't keep it safe and had it taken away by the soldiers.

How dare you blame it on me?

- Why are you wearing it? It's for girls. - Then, what should I do?

Give me your hand. I will take it off.

Okay.

You got it?

I bought it myself. I definitely got it.

Just hang on.

Ouch. Please be gentle.

♫ Glimmers fall onto the lake quietly ♫

♫ Take a break stealthily ♫

♫ Leaves create ripples on the water surface ♫

♫ Warm wind passes through eaves lightly ♫

♫ Blowing red to my face ♫

♫ My breath is congealing at the moment ♫

It seems that Heng has found his girl.

But Miss Xie is the empress.

Love is a thing even God can't interfere with.

Like us. We've been married for years.

But we still love each other very much.

Look at you.

You men of the Ban family are honey-mouthed.

Well, enough. Let's not disturb them? Come on. Let's go. Hurry.

♫ The scene of love appears slowly ♫

♫ Drawing a dream-like picture ♫

♫ A space only having each other ♫

General, the court should have gotten the news.

I thought we should reconsider Zhao Zhong's matter.

Commander Wang, you've seen the situation in Zhongzhou.

Do you think I should kill the victims to complete the task?

I was afraid His Majesty would get mad and blame it on you.

Anyone acting against the emperor's order is going to be killed.

Don't worry, Commander Wang. I will take responsibility myself and not get you into trouble.

General, I didn't mean that.

You officers are always timid. No wonder the people suffer from hardships.

General.

I have something private to report to you.

You may leave now.

Yes, General.

Today, I'm here to say…

Advisor,

do you think it has been weird recently?

Yes, I do.

I have something hard to say.

I also want to tell you something.

Now, between the two of us,

I will speak it frankly.

- Hua Hua. - Advisor

- How about we… - I think…

- make up - There is something wrong with Commander Wang.

- Commander Wang. - Make up?

Commander Wang does have some problems.

I've realized it a long time ago

and arranged Li Hu to keep his watch in secret.

You don't have to worry about that, General.

If there is nothing else…

Thank you, Advisor.

Please put what I said in mind.

What is that

Make…

Make up.

I said "make up."

"Ban Hua didn't kill Zhao Chong."

Your Majesty, it's Zhao Zhong.

She even shared the combat food with the rebel army.

Rong Xia didn't stop her but is asking the court for food.

Someone!

Bring Ban Hua and Rong Xia back.

I'll ask them about it.

Your Majesty, please don't.

You don't want me to arrest Ban Hua

or Rong Xia?

Your Majesty, if you doubt my heart, I can take it out to prove to you.

Are you threatening me?

No, I dare not.

I'm afraid it may threaten your root, Your Majesty.

So, I intended to remind you to think it twice.

Your Majesty, please calm down.

I agree with Noble Consort.

Now they call each other brothers with the rebel army.

So are we really going to help them get bigger?

Your Majesty,

The rumot was that you withheld the combat food for a long time.

Someone even said directly

you are killing Princess Ban in the name of pacifying the rebels.

If they get the news that you don't provide food, I'm afraid...

...there will be other rumors.

Kill all the talking about state affairs.

People's words are like weeds,

which will grow again even if you cut it off.

I'm afraid the Bans will make people at odds.

What's your advice?

In my opinion, you can provide what she wants.

But the way and amount are up to you.

Please think twice.

Enough. You may leave.

I will think of it.

Yes.

Noble Consort, what's the matter?

You should know we are tied together.

Nobody can survive if anything happens.

Are you looking for cooperation?

I can tell you where Her Majesty is.

And I can keep secret for you that Her Majesty isn't in the palace.

But...

you need to do one thing for me.

Clearing His Majesty's doubts on you.

You are right.

It's not a big deal that His Majesty doesn't trust me.

But if he loses the world for this,

both you and I

will fail.

Where is the empress now?

A house outside the capital.

Living with the Ban family.

So, the Ban people are really alive.

Don't worry.

I won't get us in trouble.

All dishes are here.

Let's eat.

Okay.

Just some ordinary food. Please enjoy, Your Majesty.

Please treat me as an ordinary person and don't call me Your Majesty.

I'm just a young woman here.

Look how generous Miss Xie is!

But you are the empress after all.

Escaping from the palace is a grave crime.

Miss Xie, what's your next plan?

I only thought of informing you when I left the palace,

but never thought about what to do next.

Anyway, I'm sure I don't want to be with Jiang Luo.

I thought of divorcing at first.

Now I just hope to get free safely.

Okay.

Is that so?

Mrs. Ban, please don't worry.

It's between Jiang Luo and me.

If he comes for me, I won't get you guys involved.

Get us involved in what?

Don't speak like that.

The Bans have never been afraid of trouble.

Even if you didn't come, Jiang Luo will pick on us anyway.

Since you have no other plan, maybe you can be with us now.

Yes, then we can take care of each other.

Yes, right.

You don't want to be the empress anyway.

How about letting Heng'er take care of you?

- Father. - Master.

I won't take care of you for nothing.

From tomorrow on, help us make dishes if you have time

so that we can try your cooking skills.

It's great.

- Be careful, guys. - What's wrong?

There are people outside.

Be gentle. The backdoor.

Let's go.

- Come on. - Hurry.

- Come on. - Let's go hurry.

- Come on. - Hurry.

Wait here.

Softy, come with me to take a look.

- Be careful. - Let's go.

Let's go.

Sir, the guards were all killed.

The Bans are not there.

Softy,

take Ban Heng and Miss Xie away first.

Father, you may go first.

I will stay and give you more time.

Heng'er, let's go together.

You go first. I have an excellent plan.

Ban Heng, they want me.

You go first.

No, if you are caught, Jiang Luo won't let you go.

For god's sake, I'm the empress. They won't make things difficult for me.

Stop saying that. Come on and get in.

Ban Heng.

How is Ban Heng now?

Does he really have a clever plan?

I don't have any brilliant idea.

Where should I hide?

Maybe I can play dead.

Ban Heng, what are you doing?

I… You…

Hey, why are you back?

My brother wants me. Leave. He won't give you a hard time.

Are you silly?

If you are caught, they can charge me with the crime of kidnapping you.

Then I will have to die, too.

Then, what should we do now?

I don't know, either. I have no idea.

I've been playing dead.

What're you thinking?

Let's play dead together.

Sir, they may have gotten away in a carriage.

Signal the guards nearby too.

Check every carriage strictly.

Make sure to find Her Majesty.

Yes.

Your Highness, you've been looking at the pool for an hour.

I really can't figure out what you were looking at.

Flowers bloom and fade.

No matter how gorgeous they are on the tree,

they will finally fall into the pool,

becoming fish food

and disappearing.

You came from the first family of Daye.

Now His Majesty only loves you.

You are in charge of the six palaces.

Why are you still so sad?

So what? Being in charge of the six

palaces and being loved by His Majesty

are never a patch on

speaking with one voice.

Your Highness, you don't think His Majesty really loves you.

He is honest and sincere to me.

I know it.

But...

His Majesty doesn't understand me as always.

I do not understand your thoughts.

Your Majesty.

I've given you everything you wanted.

Why are you still unsatisfied?

Please excuse me.

I shouldn't have discussed about you.

Let me ask you, except for the title of the empress,

what else did I not give you?

Your Majesty, what I want...

is your trust.

Your Majesty, when I was exiled,

it was Count Cheng'an who saved me. I owed him.

When you succeeded to the throne, I advised you to spare his life.

I've paid him off with that.

Now, for me, he is just a courtier.

Using or giving up on him, I just give advice as per the situation.

I'm not going to avoid it for worrying about your misunderstanding.

Your Majesty, this is my sincerity to you.

Please take this into consideration.

Feixian, it was my misunderstanding.

Sorry for your suffering.

I talked a lot with Lord Xie last night.

I realized I was incautiously fooled by Rong Xia.

Because I love you so much,

I lost my head for a while.

It's my mistake.

Sorry, I can't make you relieved.

I understand your feelings.

I promise you, from now on, our hearts are linked together.

Heng'er has grown up.

Yes.

He's more thoughtful.

I wonder about his and Miss Xie's situation.

Darling, please don't worry.

Xie Wanyu is the empress after all.

Xie Chongjin won't make it hard for her.

About Heng'er, since Wanyu cares about him,

she will try every way to protect him.

Yes, Madam. Maybe neither of them was caught.

I hope so.

Don't move. I'll go out and take a look.

Be careful.

Who dares to touch me?

Lord Shi Jin.

[Xie Manor]

Old Xie,

you are really too mean.

I've had four bowls but didn't see a shred of meat.

You are at least a duke.

Old Ban, people are suffering from famine.

We'd better be sparing.

Since you came, I asked the chef to add meat to each bowl.

You may check if there is a piece.

I asked them to do so.

Such a thin piece of meat for the bowl of noodles is not enough.

Not enough? Just tell us.

I will ask the chef to make more.

Okay. Well, enough.

No, don't go.

It's okay.

Just eat.

Old Xie, why are you so cordial today?

Do you want...

to help your eldest son to kill all of us?

Old Ban, don't be so ungrateful.

It's because Physician Yu saved my son

so I did this to show my gratitude.

How can you think of me in that mean way?

Duke, thank you for your hospitality.

It's my pleasure, Mrs. Ban.

No.

I don't think this is a safe place.

First, it's the capital city.

Second, he's Xie Chongjin's father.

- It's too dangerous. - Say, Old Ban.

Chongjin has never come back since he became the prime minister.

Even I can't see him.

Take it easy.

Or I wouldn't have brought you here.

My father is right.

That's the reason why I invited you here.

What's wrong? Darling.

I worry about how Heng'er is doing right now.

Please don't worry.

Lord Shi has asked about it.

Eldest Brother and his men haven't found Ban Heng and Wanyu.

Young Master should have gone to Zhongzhou for Miss.

Are you serious?

She'd rather be an escaped criminal than an empress.

Old Xie.

There is a saying that goes like "Today is the right day."

In my opinion, we can have the two kids engaged.

Engaged?

Sounds good.

My son is blind of one eye.

It's been a long time.

You are mentioning it again.

Okay, only if you are willing to, we agree.

We don't care about that.

But we're not talking about

the same person.

Not the same person?

Who did you refer to?

Your daughter, Xie Wanyu.

Wanyu?

Who will my daughter marry?

Ban Heng.

Ban Heng?

What crap are you talking about?

Kneel!

It's as Military Advisor expected,

Commander Wang brought people to burn down the barn

and I caught them on site.

But it's still late.

Half of the food has been burned.

What on earth have you got?

Why did you do such heartless things?

You were sent here to pacify the rebels.

You disobeyed the command and got food for the rebels.

General, it seems that you are joining the rebels.

It's a treasonous felony that will get you beheaded.

I don't want to die with you.

You secretly sent Li Hu to kill me.

I knew it.

Do you know why Li Hu didn't kill me?

He wanted to do it long since.

Bandits are different from officials.

He had seen what you've done all along,

for which he respected and admired.

He spared me because of that.

What's done is done.

Kill me if you like. I won't say a word.

Just as you said,

we are different.

Guards.

Expel Commander Wang and the others

out of Zhongzhou city.

Y-You are not going to kill me?

Killing won't solve the problem.

Take him away.

How much food do we have?

Including the sweet potatoes, I'm afraid

it can support us for less than 3 days.

Zhao Zhong,

now we can only check if

there is food in places near Zhongzhou.

Got it!

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty.

Why did you bring Her Majesty here?

Older Sister, let's not talk about it right now.

Any food?

Her Majesty and I are starving.

General, I know where we can get food.

Go on.

The Sun family live in Zhongzhou.

They knew the snow disaster would affect harvest from two years ago.

So, they stored up grain and sold it

at a price of several times at the zero hour.

They became rich within half a year.

Make a fortune in this way. What a shame!

You don't know it.

After Landlord Sun earned money,

he spent a lot of money to make a barn of iron chains.

Someone tried to steal grain from it, but nobody ever unlocked it.

How can we get grain from the family?

Sun lost his wife in his early years.

He only has a daughter.

So, he loves his daughter very much.

It's said she likes good-looking men

and has always listened to them.

If you want to get grain, you can start with that.

We probably need Count Cheng'an to finish this task.

To get more grain for the people,

Advisor, sorry for your suffering.

[Sun Residence]

I'm Count Cheng'an.

I'd like to see Miss Sun for important matters.

Would you help me to tell her?

You're Count Cheng'an. I've heard so much about you.

Please wait for a moment.

I'm telling her right now.

The famous Count Cheng'an is here.

How could I refuse to see him?

[Miss Sun: Daughter of Tycoon in Zhongzhou] So, this must be Count Cheng'an.

It's my honor to see you. It seems that the Sun family really has grain.

But Miss Sun lives like fighting cocks.

Young Master, don't.

Nice to see you, Miss Sun.

- I'm here to ask… - Count Cheng'an, you just

want me to unlock the barn.

If so, I'd like to speak frankly.

Miss Sun, please show your mercy and save the victims.

Your appearance has touched me.

But it's pitiful,

you discarded Princess Ban.

I'm also a woman.

I will never take a fancy to a man like you.

What's more, you have so many men here.

But only Count Cheng'an is a real good-looking guy.

Are they here for making up the number?

Who do you think you are with some damn money?

Don't be too insatiable.

Who is there? How dare you scold me?

Yes, I'm scolding you.

So what? Do whatever you want to.

Brother Heng.

Who are you?

I'm Ban Heng, General Ban's brother.

Ban Heng?

Miss, can you control yourself?

Count Cheng'an is here.

It's rare someone is teaching Advisor a lesson.

General, the problem is how to ask for grain.

Of course. But Advisor failed.

So, he has to examine himself first and then look for solutions.

Am I right?

Advisor, would you please make an apology to Miss Sun?

Things may be changed.

Older Sister, don't make it hard for Count Xia.

You've made everything clear between you two, right?

No way. You haven't made up yet?

That's none of your business.

I was going ask you why you brought Her Majesty here.

Flee from darkness into the light.

Don't you understand this?

Don't be garrulous.

I know you can't let go of her.

We are not in the capital. Take good care of her.

We still need to be careful.

Take it easy. I will take good care of her.

Eating can solve every problem for us.

Unlike you guys, too many issues to solve.

Why are you being stealthy?

It's about a girl's matter.

I brought you something good.

What is this?

It's a sweet potato.

Prince Akeqi's men sent it here.

It's said to be sweet.

Try it now.

Here you are.

You try some, too.

No, I'm not hungry.

You enjoy it.

Let's eat together.

What's wrong? Does it taste that bad?

No, it's so sweet.

Very delicious.

Then, why are you crying?

I'm excited, can't I?

Eating sweet potato makes you excited?

I have never had you starved these days, right?

Enough. Don't cry.

Then…

How about I also give you this?

[Ban]

[Zhongzhou Mansion]

[Zhongzhou Mansion]

Give Young Master Ban for the grain.

Give Young Master Ban for the grain.

Give Young Master Ban for the grain.

Give Young Master Ban for the grain.

Give Young Master Ban for the grain.

Give Young Master Ban for the grain.

Give Young Master Ban for the grain.

Give Young Master Ban…

Stop!

Is that Miss Sun?

Yes, it's me.

I can't believe General looks that amazing with a uniform on.

Even outdoing men.

I'm flattered.

May I ask why you want my brother for grain?

General, I'm kind of famous in places near Zhongzhou.

Your brother is the only handsome and unique man I've ever met.

Today, I had the chance to meet Young Master Ban.

I'd like to love you forever with my family property.

Older Sister, this woman is scary.

Please help me.

It's your chance to make contributions.

Are you going to sell me?

Of course not. I will help you.

Miss Sun, as you see, I only have one little brother.

Yes.

If you want him to be exchanged for grain, how much can you give?

Young Master Ban is a unique one for me.

I'd like to exchange with a barn of grain.

A barn?

General, we will be family in the future.

I'd like to speak frankly.

One barn of my family's grain can feed everyone in Zhongzhou for a whole month.

If I can be your sister-in-law, everything is negotiable.

My family has ten more barns.

I'm sure I can help you more or less.

You… Older Sister. My dear sister.

Don't sell me out.

The conditions are attractive.

But it's a bit of a short straw.

Can you give me some time to get my parents' permission?

Of course.

Parents-in-law's opinions are important.

As long as you agree, I will bear all expenses of the wedding.

Got it.

Young Master Ban.

Let's expect our good news.

Young Master Ban, please don't cry.

You are sacrificing for the nation.

Stop laughing.

You didn't see how horrible Miss Sun is.

I think Miss Sun is nice.

Rich, generous, and brave.

She's an excellent woman.

You will have a rich wife.

An excellent woman.

Block the door to propose.

It reminds me of Young Master Yan Zhen.

How could it be the same?

Yan Zhen is not that handsome.

But he's kind of a charming guy.

But Miss Sun has ten barns of grain.

It's enough for a year.

That's right. Young Master Ban,

how about you live with her for one year?

Leave after eating up the grain.

No way.

I already have someone in my heart.

If I marry Miss Sun,

I will disappoint the one I love. I am not that bad.

Then ask your beloved for suggestions.

What?

What do you think, Miss Xie?

Older Sister, stop saying nonsense.

Since it's not Miss Xie, then it will be Miss Sun.

Fine, Older Sister.

I cheated you.

My beloved one is Miss Xie.

I…

I will marry no one but her to be my wife.

Miss Xie will only marry me, too.

Young Master Ban,

I know your feelings now.

But I believe you can do it

for the sake of the people.

I…

No!

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♫ 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 ♫