WEBVTT 00:12.000 --> 00:15.000 Zhao, I'm so glad to see you home safely. 00:15.000 --> 00:17.320 Zhao, I'm so glad to see you home safely. 00:17.920 --> 00:21.240 [Cui Residence] 00:24.160 --> 00:26.600 Madam, what a good trick. 00:26.600 --> 00:28.320 As the matron of the family, 00:28.320 --> 00:32.480 it is my duty to worry about the eldest daughter's marriage. 00:33.640 --> 00:37.360 I will repay this kindness well. 00:37.360 --> 00:39.520 Shougu! 00:39.520 --> 00:41.800 - Cousin. - Shougu, you're finally home. 00:41.800 --> 00:43.720 - Listen, it's her! - All right, Cousin. Let's go and see Grandma first. 00:43.720 --> 00:46.000 - Listen, it's her! - All right, Cousin. Let's go and see Grandma first. 01:16.200 --> 01:19.400 I prepared medicine for the illnesses that Grandma's always had. 01:19.400 --> 01:22.280 When I'm not around, just prepare the medicine according to the symptoms. 01:22.280 --> 01:23.920 All right. 01:25.240 --> 01:29.760 The weather is cold. Get a thicker quilt for Grandma. 01:29.760 --> 01:32.840 Besides that, smoked mugwort is good for qi and blood. 01:32.840 --> 01:34.600 You can use it during the day for Grandma. 01:34.600 --> 01:36.480 All right, I'll remember that. 01:36.480 --> 01:41.120 By the way, Seventh Uncle brought Gastrodia and cat's claw herbs from town, too. 01:41.120 --> 01:44.280 I heard that it was good for headaches. 01:44.280 --> 01:46.520 My father was being considerate. 01:50.720 --> 01:53.480 Grandma... 01:53.480 --> 01:56.360 Grandma, you're awake. 01:56.360 --> 01:58.440 Shougu. 01:59.840 --> 02:01.800 I'm home. 02:01.800 --> 02:03.880 It's good that you're home. 02:03.880 --> 02:07.360 It's all my fault. I've made you worry about me. 02:08.000 --> 02:09.680 Fortunately, it was nothing serious. 02:09.680 --> 02:12.640 Otherwise, I would never be able to redeem myself even if I die. 02:20.240 --> 02:22.200 Here, slowly. 02:26.280 --> 02:28.400 I don't blame you. 02:28.400 --> 02:31.760 That vicious woman knew I was concerned and would become confused 02:31.760 --> 02:33.520 so she exaggerated it. 02:33.520 --> 02:36.720 I got a headache and became confused. 02:36.720 --> 02:41.040 I was afraid that something might happen to you in Futing. 02:41.040 --> 02:43.040 This hateful Wang Yingxue. 02:43.040 --> 02:47.080 While Shougu went to Futing, she secretly signed a marriage contract. 02:49.080 --> 02:50.920 Is it the Wei family? 02:53.280 --> 02:55.520 That scoundrel. 02:55.520 --> 02:57.760 I'll get the two scoundrels to cancel the engagement now! 02:57.760 --> 03:01.480 Grandma, I'm a grown-up now. 03:01.480 --> 03:04.440 Let me handle this. 03:04.440 --> 03:07.160 I'll go back to the capital tomorrow to put an end to this matter. 03:07.160 --> 03:09.840 But you just came home. 03:09.840 --> 03:14.240 Since I can't avoid it, I should face it bravely. 03:14.240 --> 03:17.320 First of all, it's to solve this matter. 03:17.320 --> 03:22.600 Secondly, didn't you want me to see how vast the world is? 03:22.600 --> 03:26.120 I'll broaden my horizons once I go to the capital. 03:30.480 --> 03:32.400 Shougu, 03:32.400 --> 03:35.520 it's all my fault. I'm not in good health. 03:35.520 --> 03:37.320 I can't protect you. 03:37.320 --> 03:39.960 Grandma, please don't say that. 03:40.600 --> 03:42.840 Like you said, 03:42.840 --> 03:46.400 we can't always live under the protection of others. 03:46.400 --> 03:50.640 So this time, let me protect you. 03:52.760 --> 03:57.560 With your wisdom, you can cope with whatever happens. 03:57.560 --> 03:59.920 But remember this. 03:59.920 --> 04:02.440 You must know when to stop. 04:03.400 --> 04:06.600 Old Madam Cui, look at this. 04:09.040 --> 04:10.920 Grandma, when we were young, 04:10.920 --> 04:13.280 Shougu and I made Ji'an lotus root dumplings for you. 04:13.280 --> 04:15.120 Do you remember? 04:15.880 --> 04:18.080 Back then, you tried to cook the dumplings 04:18.080 --> 04:21.280 but it blended into a paste instead. 04:21.280 --> 04:25.080 Cousine and I made it for you. 04:25.080 --> 04:27.240 Try it. 04:27.240 --> 04:30.160 Tell us about the taste. Try it. 04:30.880 --> 04:32.640 Let's eat. 04:35.600 --> 04:37.760 This time, it's not a paste, right? 04:38.600 --> 04:40.560 Is it tasty? 04:41.360 --> 04:43.240 Yes, it's tasty. 04:44.600 --> 04:48.440 Fourth Young Lady, these are what ladies in the capital wear. 04:48.440 --> 04:51.680 The Fifth Master said you should remember to change into this. 04:53.440 --> 04:55.360 I shall take my leave. 04:56.400 --> 05:02.080 He is afraid that you will go to the capital in plain clothes and embarrass him. 05:04.960 --> 05:07.240 Grandma's birthday is around the corner. 05:07.240 --> 05:11.520 In previous years, we would listen to "Plum Blossom By the Ge Stream". 05:11.520 --> 05:13.960 I'm afraid we won't have the chance this year. 05:20.960 --> 05:23.080 Where is this music coming from? 05:39.280 --> 05:43.480 Maybe a passing musician is playing it for fun. 05:55.920 --> 05:58.400 We've listened to the song. 05:58.400 --> 06:02.360 Just treat it as if you celebrated my birthday. 06:02.360 --> 06:06.320 This song is meant to remind us not to lose our springtime. 06:06.320 --> 06:11.120 Grandma, you once said that you have been trapped in this house your whole life. 06:11.120 --> 06:13.560 You haven't been able to see much of the country. 06:13.560 --> 06:15.760 Once I take care of the matter in the capital, 06:15.760 --> 06:18.480 let's do what the lyrics of the song suggest. 06:18.480 --> 06:22.400 We'll take the boat and pick flowers. We'll travel through the mountains and rivers. 06:22.400 --> 06:25.800 I'm going, too. You can't leave me behind. 06:26.760 --> 06:29.360 Come on. Grandma. Cousin. 06:29.360 --> 06:31.040 We have made a deal. 06:31.040 --> 06:32.800 Wait for my return. 06:33.520 --> 06:35.280 - Come on. - Sure. 06:56.800 --> 07:00.560 [Cloud Heart and Crane Eye] (A metaphor for "a lofty attitude towards life") 07:13.280 --> 07:15.480 Your Grace, are you not going to come out? 07:25.760 --> 07:28.160 A man broke into your house in the dark. 07:29.440 --> 07:31.200 Why are you not afraid? 07:31.200 --> 07:34.200 I know it's you, so I'm not afraid. 07:40.800 --> 07:43.000 Thanks for the song. 07:43.000 --> 07:45.720 And thank you for taking care of me along the way. 07:47.840 --> 07:50.160 I wanted to hide in the dark 07:50.160 --> 07:52.160 and didn't want to disturb you. 07:53.360 --> 07:57.080 You took my advice. I'm surprised. 07:57.120 --> 08:00.240 Well, it's rare to find a woman who has such an understanding of the situation. 08:00.240 --> 08:02.280 You're... 08:04.320 --> 08:07.080 the most sophisticated woman I've ever seen. 08:11.360 --> 08:14.240 I'm not as sophisticated as you think. 08:14.240 --> 08:16.560 I'm troubled by trivial matters at home. 08:17.240 --> 08:20.320 But I don't have the courage to be decisive. 08:20.320 --> 08:24.080 You can say that I'm good at helping others but not myself. 08:24.560 --> 08:28.840 This is why I decided to learn from you, to be vigorous and determined. 08:28.840 --> 08:31.560 I'm returning to the capital to take care of family matters. 08:31.560 --> 08:34.760 Rather than being controlled by others, it's better to strike first. 08:34.760 --> 08:39.040 All right. I wish you success all the way. 08:39.040 --> 08:40.680 Thank you. 08:41.880 --> 08:46.400 Your Grace, you didn't come here to say some complimentary words, did you? 08:47.160 --> 08:49.400 I came to bid you goodbye. 08:49.400 --> 08:51.520 I am leaving for Liaodong later. 08:51.520 --> 08:53.480 I'm afraid I won't be able to come back for a while. 08:53.480 --> 08:55.240 Before leaving, 08:56.000 --> 08:57.760 I'm returning this to you. 09:07.200 --> 09:10.720 ♫ Urging the horse, the rain is pounding, I cross the ravaged hill ♫ 09:10.720 --> 09:14.880 ♫ Hearing the wind raging in the night, it is coming again ♫ 09:14.880 --> 09:17.680 ♫ The fog has yet to dissipate from the cloud platform ♫ 09:17.680 --> 09:22.000 If you need help, just send someone to look for me. 09:24.680 --> 09:27.160 I appreciate your kindness. 09:27.160 --> 09:30.360 But I want to solve it myself. 09:34.520 --> 09:38.320 What flower is this? You seem to treasure it. 09:38.320 --> 09:41.200 It's Nine-Layered Purple. Just some wild flowers. 09:47.680 --> 09:51.680 Don't bother. It can withstand hammering blows. 09:51.680 --> 09:53.880 It will grow well on its own. 09:53.880 --> 09:56.120 I believe it will grow well on its own. 09:56.120 --> 10:01.520 But I also believe that help will make it grow well faster. 10:07.000 --> 10:09.200 [Duke of Ying's Residence] 10:11.880 --> 10:14.080 So this is chess. 10:14.080 --> 10:16.000 I learned something today, sir. 10:17.680 --> 10:20.160 - Look at this. - So this step... 10:25.000 --> 10:28.600 Why are there suddenly many new attendants? 10:28.600 --> 10:30.240 They said there were many things to handle, 10:30.240 --> 10:31.760 so new people were coming in. 10:31.760 --> 10:32.800 Where is Lu Zheng? 10:32.800 --> 10:34.760 I think the duke assigned him an errand. 10:34.760 --> 10:36.600 I haven't seen him for days. 10:41.360 --> 10:44.000 - Keep it. - Let's keep it. - All right. 10:48.360 --> 10:50.720 The duchess is seriously ill and has a poor appetite. 10:50.720 --> 10:52.800 Serving her with these greasy foods will only make her vomit blood. 10:52.800 --> 10:54.240 Are you looking for death? 10:54.240 --> 10:56.640 I was assigned to serve the duchess today. 10:56.640 --> 10:59.080 I don't know what she likes or dislikes. 11:06.880 --> 11:09.400 How's the duchess's condition? 11:12.120 --> 11:13.760 The duchess said the new medicine is bitter. 11:13.760 --> 11:17.400 The staff in the kitchen is busy making her favorite preserves. 11:33.680 --> 11:35.560 She was willing to admit her mistake and return to the capital. 11:35.560 --> 11:37.560 I guess there must be something fishy going on. 11:37.560 --> 11:39.920 Madam, you must be careful. 11:41.920 --> 11:45.600 Shougu, you're staying here. Why didn't you tell us in advance? 11:45.600 --> 11:48.240 I could have told them to make preparations. 11:48.240 --> 11:51.280 I thought you two discussed this in advance. 11:51.280 --> 11:52.800 The wedding day is drawing near. 11:52.800 --> 11:55.240 I should come back to prepare for the wedding. 11:55.240 --> 11:59.280 Besides, you found this good match for me. 11:59.280 --> 12:01.920 - This is also what Fifth Uncle wants. - We're a family. 12:01.920 --> 12:03.480 You should have returned home earlier. 12:03.480 --> 12:05.120 It's good that Shougu has figured it out. 12:05.120 --> 12:08.480 That's right. But let me be frank. 12:08.480 --> 12:11.040 Shougu has not been staying here for a long time. 12:11.040 --> 12:14.000 I guess she won't be able to adapt to it. 12:14.000 --> 12:16.760 She'll get used to it. It's all right. 12:17.520 --> 12:20.440 Don't stand here. Let's go inside. 12:20.440 --> 12:21.560 - Gao Sheng! - Master. 12:21.560 --> 12:23.160 Tell them to serve the food now. 12:23.160 --> 12:24.640 Yes. 12:24.640 --> 12:27.800 Come on, bring the stuff in. 12:27.800 --> 12:29.720 Madam, you're the kindest. 12:29.720 --> 12:36.040 If even you think that I am a liability, I have no way to out, then. 12:39.520 --> 12:43.920 Now that you've returned home, you should follow the rules at home. 12:43.920 --> 12:46.640 You've become wild after spending years on the farm. 12:46.640 --> 12:49.160 It's time to restrain yourself. 12:49.160 --> 12:51.160 I was stubborn and mischievous before this. 12:51.160 --> 12:53.280 I've come to my senses. 12:53.280 --> 12:56.800 From now on, I will follow your teaching. 12:58.520 --> 13:03.040 If that's the case, let's start by copying the "Women's Precepts". 13:07.920 --> 13:12.080 Wang Yingxue is such a vicious woman. Fourth Young Lady just came back. 13:12.080 --> 13:15.040 But Wang punished her to copy the "Women's Precepts" ten times! 13:15.040 --> 13:17.160 We had freedom in Zhengding Farm. 13:17.160 --> 13:19.400 Why did we come here and suffer? 13:19.400 --> 13:22.520 Fourth Young Lady hasn't said anything, but you have complained a lot. 13:22.520 --> 13:23.880 You like the farm so much. 13:23.880 --> 13:26.280 I'll send you back to the farm tomorrow and serve Old Madam Cui. 13:26.280 --> 13:29.160 No! I'll keep quiet then. 13:30.400 --> 13:32.200 - Who is it? - Fourth Young Lady, 13:32.200 --> 13:36.440 Manager Zhao of the bookstore told me to deliver the new paper and inkstone to you. 13:40.000 --> 13:44.360 Manager Zhao also said that she should read the contents carefully. 14:00.840 --> 14:02.880 [The Madam of the duke's residence, Madam Jiang, is seriously ill. The servants have been replaced by...] 14:02.880 --> 14:05.120 It's news from Mr. Chen. 14:07.160 --> 14:10.400 All this while, the servants in the duke's residence are all the duke's men. 14:10.400 --> 14:12.480 Why is it that when the duchess is seriously ill, 14:12.480 --> 14:15.280 a large number of servants in the residence are being replaced? 14:15.280 --> 14:17.520 "The silver sword cuts straight into the blue sky." 14:17.520 --> 14:20.160 "I was cast aside when the purpose was served." 14:20.160 --> 14:23.040 "All the merits done were all in vain." 14:23.040 --> 14:26.160 "And revenge causes internal strife." 14:26.160 --> 14:29.480 Song Mo is going to kill his father and brother this year. 14:29.480 --> 14:33.400 There's been a strange turn of events at the Duke of Ying's residence. 14:33.400 --> 14:36.680 Could it be that except for the death of the Duke of Ding, 14:36.680 --> 14:39.200 there are other reasons why his behavior changed drastically? 14:39.200 --> 14:42.280 I need to tell Mr. Chen to check it. 14:42.280 --> 14:46.280 - Who's there? - Sister, it's me. 14:53.640 --> 14:57.320 This is steamed sea bass. This is ham and bamboo shoot soup. 14:57.320 --> 15:00.400 During the family dinner, I saw you had a few more bites. 15:00.400 --> 15:02.440 You probably like it. 15:04.280 --> 15:06.160 I made it. 15:14.280 --> 15:15.960 It's tasty. 15:20.360 --> 15:22.000 Let's eat together. 15:29.480 --> 15:31.480 Your mother grounded me and punished me to copy the "Women's Precepts". 15:31.480 --> 15:32.920 No one is allowed to visit me. 15:32.920 --> 15:35.880 Aren't you afraid of being punished by coming here? 15:37.240 --> 15:39.120 Blame me for being incompetent. 15:39.120 --> 15:42.040 My mother is dissatisfied with me. 15:42.040 --> 15:45.920 That's why she is wary of you. She's afraid that Father would be biased. 15:50.520 --> 15:53.920 I copied some of the "Women's Precepts" for you. 15:53.920 --> 15:57.600 I brought some books, too. There are novels and songbooks. 15:57.600 --> 15:59.520 Maybe it can relieve your boredom. 15:59.520 --> 16:01.120 It's your first time here. 16:01.120 --> 16:04.280 I know the most popular shops for rouge, 16:04.280 --> 16:08.080 fabrics, and stationery in the town. 16:08.760 --> 16:10.800 We can also rent a boat. 16:10.800 --> 16:15.040 At that time, we'll take a boat ride and listen to songs. 16:16.360 --> 16:20.400 That was before I was born, but I've heard elders mention it. 16:20.400 --> 16:22.280 I didn't know much. 16:22.280 --> 16:25.920 Once you regain freedom, I'll go with you. 16:29.720 --> 16:34.520 Sister, you don't like taking boat rides, do you? 16:34.520 --> 16:36.200 That's not it. 16:37.000 --> 16:44.080 It's just that the old you and the present you are simply different. 16:45.040 --> 16:47.200 The old me? 16:53.800 --> 16:55.240 Someone's here. 16:55.880 --> 16:57.520 Hurry! 17:03.600 --> 17:06.120 Let's stop here. 17:07.440 --> 17:10.520 I'm tired. I need to rest. 17:32.800 --> 17:35.880 - He's left. - He's left. 17:52.840 --> 17:55.200 I should take my leave, then. 17:55.200 --> 17:57.160 I won't bother you anymore. 18:02.440 --> 18:06.160 This is weird. How did they know you were punished to copy books? 18:06.800 --> 18:10.760 This is Ming's. She thinks the same thing as the others. 18:10.760 --> 18:12.600 She's thoughtful. 18:16.760 --> 18:18.760 Ming's handwriting... 18:18.760 --> 18:20.960 Wang Yingxue will definitely recognize it. 18:20.960 --> 18:23.040 It's better not to trouble her. 18:23.040 --> 18:24.880 I appreciate her thought. 18:25.680 --> 18:27.560 This is from Young Master Wu. 18:27.560 --> 18:29.440 Can we use it? 18:31.480 --> 18:33.240 His handwriting is clear and straight, 18:33.240 --> 18:36.320 while the returning of the brush's tip is tactful. 18:37.800 --> 18:41.280 But no matter how you look at it, it looks like a man's handwriting. 18:41.280 --> 18:42.680 You can see that, 18:42.680 --> 18:44.720 but Wang Yingxue may not be able to see that. 18:44.720 --> 18:47.080 She won't check it in such detail. 18:48.560 --> 18:52.000 Why does Mr. Ji's handwriting look so crooked? 18:53.680 --> 18:55.400 Jian Ming knows I write by hiding the brush's tip. 18:55.400 --> 18:59.280 He knows I write letters with my left hand instead. 18:59.280 --> 19:00.800 It's quite a good imitation. 19:00.800 --> 19:04.080 That means we can use it, right? 19:04.080 --> 19:08.160 Here's another one from Lord Song, which was also written crookedly. 19:17.200 --> 19:19.640 No, he got this character wrong. 19:19.640 --> 19:22.560 Spring and Autumn Dew, Saints Follow the Heaven. 19:22.560 --> 19:25.200 There is a missing dot on the word "qiu" (autumn). 19:29.280 --> 19:31.960 Young Lady, is there anything wrong? 19:31.960 --> 19:35.560 This handwriting is exactly the same as what I write with my left hand. 19:36.160 --> 19:38.920 To avoid writing my deceased mother's name, 19:38.920 --> 19:42.680 I will remove the dot when I write the character "qiu" (autumn). 19:42.680 --> 19:45.160 His Grace is such a good observer. 19:45.160 --> 19:47.680 Does that mean we can use both of these? 19:47.680 --> 19:51.840 There's no conclusion to this. I say we should use both. 19:57.440 --> 20:01.160 [Exalted Sentiments* are Frequently Born] (Lit. Iris and orchid) 20:05.000 --> 20:07.360 [Liaodong] 20:29.560 --> 20:34.240 The Jiangs are a family of heroes. I've always admired them. 20:34.240 --> 20:36.440 It's just that the imperial edict has just been issued. 20:36.440 --> 20:39.880 If they're given preferential treatment, I'm afraid he'll be impeached again. 20:39.880 --> 20:41.440 [Zhu Youting, Prince Qing] 20:41.440 --> 20:43.760 What do you think, Mr. Ji? 20:45.080 --> 20:48.240 Lord Song is brave. 20:48.240 --> 20:52.160 If Lord Song can be of any help to Your Highness, it's a win-win situation. 20:52.160 --> 20:54.120 Wouldn't it be better? 20:54.120 --> 20:55.560 Lizhen has frequently harassed us. 20:55.560 --> 20:57.880 His Highness has been busy preparing for war. 20:57.880 --> 21:00.720 His Grace is a good-looking major general who became famous at a young age. 21:00.720 --> 21:02.880 He must be highly skilled. 21:04.800 --> 21:06.600 Lizhen grew up on horses. 21:06.600 --> 21:10.360 The fight will be with cavalries. 21:10.360 --> 21:14.080 They're not these motionless straw men. 21:41.680 --> 21:43.320 Twenty feet. 21:44.560 --> 21:45.920 Great! 21:45.920 --> 21:48.520 There are brocade clouds in the sky. This is an auspicious omen. 21:48.520 --> 21:51.560 It seems that the Star of General is here. 21:51.560 --> 21:53.760 It's good enough to protect the border. 21:57.560 --> 22:01.520 Your Grace, your reputation precedes you. It's indeed true. 22:01.520 --> 22:03.240 - Shi Chuan. - Here! 22:03.240 --> 22:06.080 Send some men to repair the houses of the Jiangs. 22:06.080 --> 22:08.560 - Take the medical officer with you. - Yes. 22:10.720 --> 22:12.560 Yantang, why don't you stay here with me? 22:12.560 --> 22:16.280 Train my army for me. You can also take care of the Jiangs. 22:16.280 --> 22:19.240 I can ask my father for a decree. 22:19.240 --> 22:20.920 Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. 22:20.920 --> 22:23.040 It's just that I just received an urgent report from the capital. 22:23.040 --> 22:25.640 Mother has become seriously ill. I'm afraid... 22:25.640 --> 22:27.800 Report! 22:27.800 --> 22:29.720 Your Highness! Lizhen attacked again. 22:29.720 --> 22:31.080 The troops are 10 times more than usual. 22:31.080 --> 22:33.440 I'm afraid it's more than harassment. 22:33.440 --> 22:35.880 Send orders to various teams. Get all the soldiers and horses ready 22:35.880 --> 22:37.560 and go to war with me! 22:37.560 --> 22:40.120 Send the emergency report to the imperial court! 22:40.120 --> 22:42.080 - Yes! - I'm about to return to the capital. 22:42.080 --> 22:43.960 I'll deliver the emergency report. 22:47.160 --> 22:51.600 Let's meet again and have a good chat all night long. 22:59.480 --> 23:03.560 Your Grace, I guess you owe me a favor. 23:05.320 --> 23:08.480 You used me to please His Highness. 23:08.480 --> 23:10.520 I wonder who owes me. 23:12.960 --> 23:15.480 I don't think it's 20 feet. 23:22.000 --> 23:26.200 Young Lady, the situation in the Duke of Ying's residence is so urgent. 23:26.200 --> 23:28.840 Why are you still in the mood to copy the book? 23:28.840 --> 23:31.440 Haste makes waste. We should cope with it slowly. 23:31.440 --> 23:35.280 What we need most right now is peace of mind. 23:41.360 --> 23:42.920 Manager Zhao sent a message. 23:42.920 --> 23:45.760 His Grace sent an emergency report and left the palace immediately. 23:48.040 --> 23:52.240 But what if Manager Zhao can't stop His Grace? 23:52.240 --> 23:55.080 If Zhao Liangbi can't stop Song Mo, 23:55.080 --> 23:57.760 all we can do is burn our boats. 24:07.840 --> 24:09.520 Rise! 24:11.720 --> 24:13.560 Your Grace, please stop! 24:15.800 --> 24:17.520 - You're Fourth Young Lady's man. - That's right. 24:17.520 --> 24:19.120 She told me to stop you. 24:19.120 --> 24:22.640 She said that if you return home at this juncture, you'll put yourself in danger. 24:22.640 --> 24:26.280 My mother is seriously ill at home. As her son, I must go back. 24:26.280 --> 24:28.840 - Get out of the way. - Your Grace! 24:30.280 --> 24:32.160 I appreciate her kindness. 24:33.560 --> 24:35.320 Your Grace! 24:37.720 --> 24:39.240 [Funeral] 24:39.240 --> 24:42.040 [The Duke of Ying's Residence] 24:48.120 --> 24:51.080 Your Grace, you're finally home! 24:51.080 --> 24:53.040 The duchess passed away the night before. 24:53.040 --> 24:56.160 We just set up the mourning hall. Your— 25:15.720 --> 25:18.800 [Life] 25:20.000 --> 25:23.320 Brother, you're finally home. 25:26.440 --> 25:30.440 Before Mother closed her eyes, she didn't even drink the medicine I gave her. 25:30.440 --> 25:32.560 She kept calling your name. 25:36.080 --> 25:38.040 It's my fault. 25:39.480 --> 25:41.760 I came back late. 25:44.520 --> 25:48.880 Mother, I'm home. 25:48.880 --> 25:51.000 I am unfilial. 25:52.000 --> 25:54.680 I am unfilial. 26:11.320 --> 26:16.120 Your Grace, the duke has been heartbroken these days. 26:16.120 --> 26:17.920 He's eager to see you. 26:18.800 --> 26:20.360 Mother. 26:21.360 --> 26:23.480 I'll be right back. 26:41.560 --> 26:44.600 - Your Grace. - Father. 26:45.480 --> 26:50.920 Looking at this comb makes me feel that Huisun is still here. 26:50.920 --> 26:54.760 She just went to admire the flowers. 26:54.760 --> 26:58.480 She would be back soon. 27:01.040 --> 27:04.000 Father, I'm unfilial. 27:05.680 --> 27:08.600 I couldn't see Mother for the last time. 27:17.040 --> 27:21.320 There's something here. Take a look at it. 27:21.320 --> 27:23.520 Do you recognize it? 27:28.440 --> 27:32.360 Yes, I recognize it. This is Grandfather's nephrite jade. 27:32.360 --> 27:35.880 One was given to me, while another one was given to Brother Han. 27:35.880 --> 27:38.000 I didn't bring it with me. 27:38.920 --> 27:41.360 I've not seen it for a long time. 27:41.360 --> 27:43.680 I'm glad you recognize it. 27:46.040 --> 27:52.200 The jade was found on Mei Rui. 27:52.200 --> 27:53.880 Mei Rui? 27:56.040 --> 27:58.040 Shoulder width, one and a half feet. 27:58.040 --> 28:00.520 The maid who served Mother? 28:00.520 --> 28:02.200 How did she get it? 28:02.840 --> 28:05.000 "How did she get it"? 28:05.000 --> 28:09.800 Why don't you ask her? 28:09.800 --> 28:11.480 Servant! 28:24.000 --> 28:25.560 How did this happen? 28:25.560 --> 28:28.440 Your Grace, just admit it. 28:28.440 --> 28:32.000 Someone saw you having an affair with Mei Rui a long time ago. 28:32.000 --> 28:36.600 The jade pendant must be your token of love. 28:38.040 --> 28:40.680 Father, I didn't do that! 28:40.680 --> 28:44.200 When the duchess died, the maid committed suicide. 28:44.200 --> 28:46.880 We thought she committed suicide because of the duchess. 28:46.880 --> 28:51.960 But when the physician checked on her, she was already three months pregnant. 28:51.960 --> 28:54.680 When she died, 28:54.680 --> 28:57.040 she was holding this jade pendant. 28:57.040 --> 28:59.360 When you returned to the capital three months ago, 28:59.360 --> 29:01.960 I didn't see you at all. 29:01.960 --> 29:06.360 I thought you were busy with your uncle's matter. 29:06.360 --> 29:12.320 I didn't expect you to do such a despicable thing! 29:12.320 --> 29:14.280 Father, I didn't do that. 29:14.280 --> 29:16.680 Lu Zheng has been staying in the residence. 29:16.680 --> 29:18.440 He can clarify it for me. 29:18.440 --> 29:21.480 Besides, there are other maids and nannies. 29:21.480 --> 29:23.680 - I can confront them. - You evil creature! 29:23.680 --> 29:26.680 You committed adultery when your mother was seriously ill. 29:26.680 --> 29:28.760 How dare you have face to argue? 29:28.760 --> 29:31.640 Lu Zheng has been with you for 10 years. 29:31.640 --> 29:33.520 He would definitely speak for you! 29:33.520 --> 29:35.600 And the servants, too! 29:35.600 --> 29:40.680 If your mother knew about this, she would be heartbroken. 29:40.680 --> 29:42.080 Father. 29:42.080 --> 29:44.240 Father, trust me. I didn't do that. 29:44.240 --> 29:45.800 That's not true! 29:45.800 --> 29:50.480 I'm going to teach you a lesson for your mother! 29:52.040 --> 29:53.520 Father... 29:53.520 --> 29:55.720 - I... - Your Grace... 29:55.720 --> 29:59.720 Your Grace, the duke is mad because he thinks highly of you. 29:59.720 --> 30:01.200 Stop talking back. 30:01.200 --> 30:03.520 Let the duke vent his anger first before you explain. 30:03.520 --> 30:05.360 Stop talking to him. Servants! 30:05.360 --> 30:09.360 Drag this traitor out and punish him with family rules! 30:17.840 --> 30:21.080 - How's it going? - He failed to stop him. 30:21.800 --> 30:23.440 Is the door of the residence closed? 30:23.440 --> 30:25.280 Yes. 30:26.680 --> 30:30.280 Why would they close the door if they welcome guests to express condolences? 30:30.280 --> 30:31.480 Something's wrong. 30:31.480 --> 30:32.800 Young Lady, you're still grounded. 30:32.800 --> 30:35.920 If that's the case, should we still get involved in this? 30:35.920 --> 30:39.040 We've done our best by stopping him to return home. 30:39.040 --> 30:40.920 No. 30:40.920 --> 30:42.760 I want to save him. 30:43.480 --> 30:46.360 Notify Mr. Chen to make the last move. 30:59.600 --> 31:00.960 I beg you, Grand General. 31:00.960 --> 31:03.600 Let me take the responsibility for my father! 31:03.600 --> 31:04.960 I will not violate the military law. 31:04.960 --> 31:06.920 I will be loyal! 31:06.920 --> 31:10.080 Everyone in the court knows that as your father, 31:10.080 --> 31:14.160 I rely on you and Jiang Meisun. 31:14.160 --> 31:16.040 In His Majesty's imperial edict, 31:16.040 --> 31:18.480 he praised that you had the character of Jiang Meisun. 31:18.480 --> 31:21.200 Whose son are you? 31:29.440 --> 31:32.240 [Overwhelming Spirit] 31:34.920 --> 31:38.560 The body is gifted by parents. 31:38.560 --> 31:42.520 Take it if you want it. 31:42.520 --> 31:45.520 If you do not want to see me, 31:46.320 --> 31:49.840 I will never return to the capital. 31:51.000 --> 31:54.280 I will never return home. 31:54.280 --> 31:56.680 But at least tell me this. 31:57.400 --> 32:00.840 Why did you do this to me? 32:00.840 --> 32:03.280 Why? 32:04.480 --> 32:07.720 Why? 32:21.360 --> 32:23.120 Lock him up. 32:23.120 --> 32:25.040 Song Mo committed misconduct. 32:25.040 --> 32:26.720 This is intolerable. 32:26.720 --> 32:29.840 Tell my eldest brother and Third Brother to come tomorrow. 32:29.840 --> 32:31.760 I'm going to remove his name from the family tree 32:31.760 --> 32:34.080 and report this to His Majesty 32:34.080 --> 32:38.520 so that His Majesty will depose Song Mo as my successor. 33:21.080 --> 33:24.480 If your relatives are still alive, why don't you lower your head and give it a try? 33:24.480 --> 33:27.400 It's just like wearing colorful clothes to entertain relatives. 33:38.520 --> 33:40.960 I see... 33:46.040 --> 33:48.720 I see. 34:08.920 --> 34:10.840 Mother... 34:24.320 --> 34:26.160 Go. 35:19.200 --> 35:21.160 Your Grace. 35:21.160 --> 35:23.040 You're awake? 35:26.440 --> 35:28.720 His Grace is awake. 35:28.720 --> 35:30.720 That's great... 35:30.720 --> 35:33.320 I'll do the remaining stuff. 35:35.760 --> 35:37.720 Your Grace. 35:41.800 --> 35:43.520 Fourth Young Lady. 35:44.120 --> 35:46.080 Where's this? 35:47.400 --> 35:49.040 This is Zhaowen Bookstore. 35:49.040 --> 35:51.680 Fortunately, you detained Mr. Chen last time. 35:51.680 --> 35:55.040 Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to save you just by myself. 35:56.520 --> 36:00.600 Your master will be dying soon. 36:01.440 --> 36:05.200 He'll be removed from the family tree tomorrow. 36:05.200 --> 36:07.440 You better understand the situation now. 36:07.440 --> 36:10.440 I've prepared the statement of confession for you. 36:10.440 --> 36:13.320 You just need to put your fingerprint on it. 36:14.120 --> 36:15.800 Can you write? 36:15.800 --> 36:17.640 You blockhead. 36:22.360 --> 36:24.440 "Lure them away. Make a mess to save him." 36:24.440 --> 36:27.760 "Meet at the corner of the gate. Find ways to escape." 36:27.760 --> 36:30.920 How about you come first? 36:32.600 --> 36:34.440 Don't move! 36:34.440 --> 36:36.680 Since the Duke of Ying wants us dead, 36:36.680 --> 36:40.000 I'll take all of you together! 36:41.680 --> 36:43.440 Hurry up! 36:43.440 --> 36:45.640 This way! Go now! 36:46.640 --> 36:48.880 - Hurry! - His Grace has run away! 36:48.880 --> 36:51.680 This way! Catch them! 36:56.080 --> 36:59.680 - Go! - Lu Ming! Go now! 37:16.880 --> 37:21.000 - Brother! - Go! Lu Ming, go now! 37:21.000 --> 37:22.840 Brother! 37:23.440 --> 37:26.000 Take good care of His Grace! 37:30.240 --> 37:34.040 - Brother! - Go now! Hurry! 37:39.040 --> 37:42.760 The father and son who sit together, don't understand each other. 37:42.760 --> 37:45.000 But someone who is neither a relative nor an acquaintance 37:45.000 --> 37:47.200 risked her life to save me. 37:49.240 --> 37:52.600 You left the house in the middle of the night to meet with a male outsider. 37:52.600 --> 37:56.520 If your stepmother and fifth uncle know about this, 37:56.520 --> 37:57.880 do you know what the consequences will be? 37:57.880 --> 38:00.280 This is urgent. 38:00.280 --> 38:01.920 Since I wanted to save you, 38:01.920 --> 38:04.240 I would have found a way to deal with it. 38:05.400 --> 38:09.920 What's more, you saved me before. 38:12.480 --> 38:14.600 Did I save you before? 38:16.240 --> 38:21.280 I mean you saved me before when we were in Futing. 38:21.280 --> 38:25.440 Now that Mr. Chen has returned, our debt is over. 38:35.080 --> 38:39.600 Your handwriting is not as crooked as before. 38:39.600 --> 38:42.440 It seems familiar to me. 38:53.800 --> 38:56.200 You dare not look at me. 38:56.200 --> 38:58.880 Fourth Young Lady, do you still remember? 38:58.880 --> 39:01.480 During the Granary Festival, 39:01.480 --> 39:04.880 at Guanghe Restaurant, "The Tale of the Silken Robe"... 39:10.920 --> 39:13.200 You got the wrong person. 39:13.200 --> 39:15.200 I don't like to watch performances. 39:19.960 --> 39:21.240 You're seriously injured. 39:21.240 --> 39:23.200 Stop imagining things. 39:23.200 --> 39:25.440 I'll apply medicine again. 39:40.440 --> 39:42.360 Gray hair... 39:44.040 --> 39:46.360 It's her. 39:46.360 --> 39:48.840 It has been her all along. 39:49.360 --> 39:52.440 She took the risk to save me but refuses to acknowledge it. 39:52.440 --> 39:54.880 Why is she avoiding me? 39:54.880 --> 39:57.480 What secret is she hiding in her heart? 40:00.120 --> 40:01.800 Your blood has turned purple. 40:01.800 --> 40:04.160 They were trying to kill me. 40:04.800 --> 40:07.160 My internal organs were hurt. 40:07.160 --> 40:09.480 So, of course, the blood looks darker. 40:13.040 --> 40:14.600 What time is it now? 40:14.600 --> 40:16.520 It's 1:00 a.m. 40:16.520 --> 40:18.680 I was unconscious for six hours. 40:18.680 --> 40:21.400 I thought you would never wake up again. 40:22.480 --> 40:23.560 I must go back. 40:23.560 --> 40:25.560 How can you go back when you're this heavily injured? 40:25.560 --> 40:28.200 They're going to remove my name from the family tree. 40:28.200 --> 40:29.800 The clan lineage is the most important. 40:29.800 --> 40:32.680 His Majesty will depose my position as the Duke of Ying's son. 40:32.680 --> 40:34.800 Now that I'm in a deadlock, 40:34.800 --> 40:38.880 I'd rather move forward than stop at this juncture. 40:38.880 --> 40:40.280 But you're heavily injured. 40:40.280 --> 40:42.400 You should rest for at least a month. 40:42.400 --> 40:44.760 I can't wait. 40:44.760 --> 40:46.920 The lives of my guards are at stake 40:46.920 --> 40:49.680 and my mother just passed away. 40:50.800 --> 40:55.160 What I need now is not recuperating, 40:58.560 --> 41:01.000 but the strength to hold a sword. 41:01.800 --> 41:05.120 [Duke of Ying's Residence] 41:33.960 --> 41:35.960 Fourth Young Lady was punished 41:35.960 --> 41:37.520 by Mr. Dou Shishu with the family rules because she went out to meet a man. 41:37.520 --> 41:40.080 - It's me. - Your Grace! 41:40.080 --> 41:41.440 Fourth Young Lady! 41:41.440 --> 41:42.960 It was me who was bold and reckless. 41:42.960 --> 41:44.800 It was also me who was immoral. 41:44.800 --> 41:46.440 It has nothing to do with Fourth Young Lady. 41:46.440 --> 41:50.400 Mr. Dou, please punish me.