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