WEBVTT 00:00:08.040 --> 00:00:11.120 align:center Wang Yingxue thinks she's so clever, 00:00:11.120 --> 00:00:13.280 align:center so I have to stay one step ahead of her. 00:00:13.280 --> 00:00:15.880 align:center The divination results don't matter. 00:00:15.880 --> 00:00:19.080 align:center What matters is planting doubt in Wei Tingzhen's mind. 00:00:19.080 --> 00:00:21.000 align:center Wei Tingzhen already has her suspicions. 00:00:21.000 --> 00:00:24.240 align:center With you suddenly being so friendly, she's bound to investigate it. 00:00:24.240 --> 00:00:28.480 align:center So, if she investigates, what exactly will she find out? 00:00:28.480 --> 00:00:30.080 align:center That's where you two come in. 00:00:30.080 --> 00:00:32.680 align:center I'll need your help to put on a convincing show. 00:00:32.680 --> 00:00:34.240 align:center What? 00:00:34.240 --> 00:00:36.600 align:center - Infertile? - That's right. 00:00:36.600 --> 00:00:40.400 align:center I went to ask Dou Zhao's personal maids as you instructed. 00:00:40.400 --> 00:00:43.360 align:center After a few drinks, she spilled everything. 00:00:43.360 --> 00:00:46.720 align:center Your mistress looked terribly unwell the last time we saw her. 00:00:46.720 --> 00:00:51.400 align:center So, Her Grace asked me to prepare some tonics for her. 00:00:51.920 --> 00:00:53.800 align:center She's had more tonics than I can count, 00:00:53.800 --> 00:00:56.200 align:center but none of them seem to help. 00:00:56.200 --> 00:00:59.560 align:center No wonder. There's such a strong smell of medicine on her. 00:00:59.560 --> 00:01:02.480 align:center I brew so much medicine for her that I'm practically soaked in it. 00:01:02.480 --> 00:01:04.280 align:center The medicine smells so strong. What illness does your mistress have? 00:01:04.280 --> 00:01:07.400 align:center The medicine smells so strong. What illness does your mistress have? 00:01:07.400 --> 00:01:09.600 align:center Well, she's... 00:01:11.840 --> 00:01:15.480 align:center Nanny, don't mind her. My sister is drunk. She's rambling nonsense. 00:01:15.480 --> 00:01:17.800 align:center Fourth Young Lady isn't seriously ill. 00:01:17.800 --> 00:01:19.400 align:center That medicine was for me. 00:01:19.400 --> 00:01:22.800 align:center It was obviously a lie. Who would believe that? 00:01:22.800 --> 00:01:25.880 align:center After much effort, I followed them until dawn 00:01:25.880 --> 00:01:31.520 align:center and saw them burying something wrapped in white cloth under a tree. 00:01:34.600 --> 00:01:36.920 align:center I dug it up and asked someone familiar with herbs about it. 00:01:36.920 --> 00:01:40.280 align:center They said the heavy medicine was for women with severe deficiencies, 00:01:40.280 --> 00:01:42.880 align:center the kind who can't conceive. 00:01:42.880 --> 00:01:45.640 align:center Madam, you should've seen it. 00:01:45.640 --> 00:01:49.600 align:center The tree was scorched and nearly bare! 00:01:50.920 --> 00:01:54.160 align:center No wonder one was acting sneaky, and the other suddenly changed her attitude. 00:01:54.160 --> 00:01:56.080 align:center She's known all along that Dou Zhao is infertile! 00:01:56.080 --> 00:01:59.160 align:center They're worried she won't find a match and are trying to push her onto us! 00:01:59.160 --> 00:02:01.400 align:center Oh, Wang Yingxue... 00:02:02.080 --> 00:02:04.760 align:center She has no respect for even the gods. 00:02:05.840 --> 00:02:08.240 align:center Have the study send a letter to the Dou family 00:02:08.240 --> 00:02:11.240 align:center to pause the wedding arrangements for now. 00:02:11.240 --> 00:02:16.320 align:center Since Dou Zhao is unwell, the wedding will have to be postponed. 00:02:16.320 --> 00:02:20.560 align:center Let's see which of us runs out of patience first. 00:02:20.560 --> 00:02:23.880 align:center [Now, that Fourth Young Lady is feeling ill, we extend our sympathies. While she is recovering, we can discuss the marriage at length. The two families are of the same mind, and we are looking forward to a long future.] 00:02:26.800 --> 00:02:29.200 align:center - Madam, please calm down. - What on earth is 00:02:29.200 --> 00:02:31.560 align:center Wei Tingzhen playing at now? 00:02:39.960 --> 00:02:41.960 align:center Hold out your hands. 00:02:46.560 --> 00:02:48.640 align:center What on earth did Dou Zhao say to you? 00:02:48.640 --> 00:02:50.080 align:center Don't blame her. 00:02:50.080 --> 00:02:52.760 align:center It was my own fault for having thoughts I shouldn't have. 00:02:52.760 --> 00:02:55.440 align:center Useless fool! 00:02:55.440 --> 00:02:59.040 align:center The Marquis of Jining's household has borrowed against their income for the next ten years. 00:02:59.040 --> 00:03:01.760 align:center Nine out of ten of their properties are losing money. 00:03:01.760 --> 00:03:05.560 align:center With Wei Tingyu's abilities, he couldn't pay that back in a hundred lifetimes! 00:03:05.560 --> 00:03:07.240 align:center I'm marrying Dou Zhao into that family 00:03:07.240 --> 00:03:10.080 align:center so Wei Tingzhen can bleed her dry and make her life difficult! 00:03:10.080 --> 00:03:12.680 align:center Do you think the rumors about maids being beaten half to death 00:03:12.680 --> 00:03:15.640 align:center and thrown out of the Duke of Jing Residence are just gossip? 00:03:15.640 --> 00:03:17.760 align:center Wei Tingyu, that lecherous man, must've seduced her. 00:03:17.760 --> 00:03:20.320 align:center Ming has been sheltered her whole life and doesn't know how to judge people. 00:03:20.320 --> 00:03:22.520 align:center That's why she fell for his sweet talk. 00:03:23.960 --> 00:03:26.800 align:center Fifth Young Lady, say you're sorry. 00:03:27.640 --> 00:03:29.800 align:center I was wrong. 00:03:32.560 --> 00:03:35.120 align:center Do you really realize your mistake, 00:03:36.160 --> 00:03:38.040 align:center or are you just saying that because my punishment hurt? 00:03:38.040 --> 00:03:41.280 align:center Mother, actually, His Lordship and I... 00:03:41.280 --> 00:03:45.080 align:center Let me give you four words: over my dead body! 00:03:48.280 --> 00:03:50.280 align:center Mother! 00:03:56.040 --> 00:03:58.160 align:center Seventh Master has always cared about you, 00:03:58.160 --> 00:03:59.960 align:center it all comes down to Fifth Master. 00:03:59.960 --> 00:04:01.920 align:center It takes two to tango. 00:04:01.920 --> 00:04:04.080 align:center Right now, it's the Wei family who's backing out. 00:04:04.080 --> 00:04:06.960 align:center Fifth Uncle will probably just play dumb as usual. 00:04:06.960 --> 00:04:08.840 align:center But I feel bad for Dou Ming. 00:04:08.840 --> 00:04:12.160 align:center Wang Yingxue has found out about her and Wei Tingyu. 00:04:12.160 --> 00:04:14.240 align:center She's bound to punish her harshly. 00:04:14.240 --> 00:04:16.360 align:center Serve me some ice cream, 00:04:16.360 --> 00:04:20.440 align:center and I'll gladly help you out of this mess. 00:04:24.960 --> 00:04:26.600 align:center Ji Jianming, knock it off. 00:04:26.600 --> 00:04:29.160 align:center Ji Jianming, knock it off. 00:04:29.160 --> 00:04:31.560 align:center What are you doing in the capital? 00:04:33.640 --> 00:04:36.400 align:center The moment the horse market opened, all those sycophantic fools 00:04:36.400 --> 00:04:38.400 align:center flocked to it like flies to garbage. 00:04:38.400 --> 00:04:40.880 align:center And I refused to play along. 00:04:40.880 --> 00:04:45.360 align:center So, Prince Qing sent me back to the capital to report on my duties. 00:04:45.360 --> 00:04:47.360 align:center Tuber fleeceflower and rehmannia glutinosa? 00:04:47.360 --> 00:04:50.280 align:center These are specifically used to treat infertility in women. 00:04:52.120 --> 00:04:54.080 align:center Are you pretending to be infertile? 00:04:55.040 --> 00:04:56.760 align:center A proper show requires the full act. 00:04:56.760 --> 00:05:00.600 align:center By dumping these medicine dregs outside, it'll help Wei Tingzhen make up her mind. 00:05:00.600 --> 00:05:03.800 align:center No wonder Seventh Uncle mentioned that the wedding was delayed again. 00:05:03.800 --> 00:05:05.200 align:center But why go through all this trouble? 00:05:05.200 --> 00:05:07.840 align:center If you want to call off the engagement, just say the word. 00:05:07.840 --> 00:05:10.920 align:center I have plenty of quick and effective ideas. 00:05:10.920 --> 00:05:14.040 align:center I specialize in cutting off rotten romances. 00:05:14.040 --> 00:05:17.240 align:center Domestic matters aren't like court politics. 00:05:17.240 --> 00:05:19.800 align:center Acting too hastily could harm others in the process. 00:05:19.800 --> 00:05:23.200 align:center Besides, the Wei family is already looking for an excuse to back out. 00:05:23.200 --> 00:05:27.080 align:center Don't go doing anything rash. I don't need your help. 00:05:33.880 --> 00:05:35.800 align:center Too bad. I'm helping anyway. 00:06:02.880 --> 00:06:04.760 align:center Bravo! 00:06:04.760 --> 00:06:07.160 align:center Bravo! 00:06:07.160 --> 00:06:09.720 align:center Truly worthy of being the finest performer in the capital! 00:06:09.720 --> 00:06:11.440 align:center Well done! 00:06:12.840 --> 00:06:15.080 align:center Are you enjoying it, Your Highness? 00:06:15.080 --> 00:06:17.640 align:center To bring joy to Your Highness and Your Grace 00:06:17.640 --> 00:06:20.520 align:center is undoubtedly the greatest honor of his life. 00:06:22.280 --> 00:06:25.120 align:center Who would have thought the once-dashing young general 00:06:25.120 --> 00:06:28.200 align:center now spends his days indulging in opera houses? 00:06:28.200 --> 00:06:29.960 align:center Your Highness, you may not know this, 00:06:29.960 --> 00:06:31.880 align:center but ever since His Grace purchased Guanghe House, 00:06:31.880 --> 00:06:35.320 align:center performances here have been on every night. 00:06:35.320 --> 00:06:38.760 align:center If there's something you'd like to see, 00:06:39.680 --> 00:06:43.440 align:center please don't hesitate to let me know. 00:06:45.160 --> 00:06:47.200 align:center This is disgraceful! 00:06:51.640 --> 00:06:55.400 align:center Your Highness, my performers are delicately nurtured. 00:06:55.400 --> 00:06:57.640 align:center Please don't frighten them. 00:06:58.440 --> 00:07:03.440 align:center Bravo! Bravo! 00:07:04.120 --> 00:07:07.000 align:center You're still in mourning, and you're being criticized at court. 00:07:07.000 --> 00:07:09.680 align:center You're just putting on a show, aren't you? 00:07:12.280 --> 00:07:16.160 align:center His Majesty exempted me from mourning, I simply follow his orders. 00:07:16.160 --> 00:07:20.440 align:center Besides, loyalty to His Majesty is the ultimate form of filial piety. 00:07:22.200 --> 00:07:24.800 align:center Amazing! 00:07:24.800 --> 00:07:27.600 align:center I know you're lying low, 00:07:27.600 --> 00:07:29.600 align:center pretending to be indulgent and debaucherous, 00:07:29.600 --> 00:07:34.400 align:center just to make people forget your resentment and your hatred. 00:07:36.520 --> 00:07:40.600 align:center If you want to investigate the Duke of Ding's case, 00:07:40.600 --> 00:07:43.600 align:center I might be able to help. 00:07:43.600 --> 00:07:46.840 align:center [Melodious Songs Are Like Strings of Pearls] 00:07:48.320 --> 00:07:50.400 align:center My uncle was killed by pirates. 00:07:50.400 --> 00:07:52.440 align:center His Majesty has made his ruling. 00:07:52.440 --> 00:07:56.760 align:center Or do you have doubts about that, Your Highness? 00:08:05.480 --> 00:08:08.160 align:center And what about your father setting you up? 00:08:08.160 --> 00:08:10.680 align:center Are you going to let that go, too? 00:08:11.400 --> 00:08:14.400 align:center Family is family. What's there to set up or not? 00:08:14.400 --> 00:08:16.960 align:center At the end of the day, he's my father and I'm his son. 00:08:16.960 --> 00:08:18.280 align:center What can I possibly do to him? 00:08:18.280 --> 00:08:19.840 align:center The only things I can control 00:08:19.840 --> 00:08:23.160 align:center are the spoiled brats and troublemakers on the training grounds. 00:08:23.160 --> 00:08:27.400 align:center Well, and this little haven of mine. 00:08:28.040 --> 00:08:30.120 align:center Bravo! 00:08:30.120 --> 00:08:33.760 align:center What a waste of your capabilities. 00:08:33.760 --> 00:08:37.760 align:center My capabilities, of course, are at Your Highness's service. 00:08:46.760 --> 00:08:48.520 align:center Life in the palace can be restrictive. 00:08:48.520 --> 00:08:52.360 align:center I'll pick a few performers for you to keep in a private spot and enjoy. 00:08:52.360 --> 00:08:55.080 align:center What do you take me for? 00:08:55.080 --> 00:08:57.640 align:center Count of Yunyang and Princess Jingyu think so highly of you. 00:08:57.640 --> 00:09:00.160 align:center They're so wrong! 00:09:00.160 --> 00:09:02.600 align:center Do come again, Your Highness! 00:09:04.840 --> 00:09:07.640 align:center Bravo! 00:09:09.800 --> 00:09:12.080 align:center Your Grace, this is a brilliant idea. 00:09:12.080 --> 00:09:14.840 align:center Nearly every official in the capital loves the opera. 00:09:14.840 --> 00:09:16.400 align:center Disguising ourselves as an opera troupe 00:09:16.400 --> 00:09:18.880 align:center makes it easier to move unnoticed and gather intelligence. 00:09:18.880 --> 00:09:21.720 align:center It also allows us to meet and plan without drawing suspicion. 00:09:21.720 --> 00:09:24.240 align:center I'm just sorry that all of you have had to set aside your skills 00:09:24.240 --> 00:09:25.600 align:center and hide your identities. 00:09:25.600 --> 00:09:27.200 align:center It's a sacrifice I don't take lightly. 00:09:27.200 --> 00:09:29.240 align:center You honor us too much, Your Grace. 00:09:29.880 --> 00:09:32.960 align:center About the crown prince's visit in disguise 00:09:32.960 --> 00:09:35.120 align:center and his deliberate mention of the case, 00:09:35.120 --> 00:09:38.440 align:center it can't be just an attempt to win your favor. 00:09:39.680 --> 00:09:43.800 align:center Your Grace, during today's private opera performance for the courier station officer, 00:09:43.800 --> 00:09:45.760 align:center we stumbled upon a new lead. 00:09:45.760 --> 00:09:48.400 align:center While drunk, he swore that before Grand General entered the capital, 00:09:48.400 --> 00:09:51.440 align:center he sent a personal letter to your mother. 00:09:52.560 --> 00:09:56.360 align:center Since it wasn't sent through the military courier, it went unnoticed. 00:09:57.280 --> 00:09:59.920 align:center After the upheaval at home, I searched through all the letters in the house. 00:09:59.920 --> 00:10:01.720 align:center There was no letter from Uncle. 00:10:01.720 --> 00:10:04.080 align:center That letter vanished as soon as it reached the capital. 00:10:04.080 --> 00:10:06.880 align:center Even the courier who delivered it is nowhere to be found. 00:10:06.880 --> 00:10:10.920 align:center Incidentally, the courier station officer is a cousin of the crown princess. 00:10:15.360 --> 00:10:17.680 align:center Send word to Chen Jia, ask him to investigate. 00:10:17.680 --> 00:10:19.280 align:center Keep a close eye on everyone in the Eastern Palace. 00:10:19.280 --> 00:10:21.520 align:center Find every opportunity to connect with the crown prince's close aides, 00:10:21.520 --> 00:10:23.320 align:center including their family members. 00:10:24.160 --> 00:10:26.080 align:center Yes, Your Grace. 00:10:27.640 --> 00:10:32.200 align:center [Lu Ji Dentistry] 00:10:53.080 --> 00:10:55.080 align:center [Su Yan] 00:10:55.080 --> 00:10:58.400 align:center This is 30-year-old Jinyin wine. 00:11:27.400 --> 00:11:33.080 align:center So, the one on top really believes the Duke of Ding's letter 00:11:33.080 --> 00:11:35.000 align:center poses no threat? 00:11:35.000 --> 00:11:39.040 align:center The Duke of Ding and his forces are long gone. 00:11:39.040 --> 00:11:41.400 align:center It's just a letter. 00:11:41.400 --> 00:11:44.200 align:center What kind of trouble could it possibly cause? 00:11:46.640 --> 00:11:52.600 align:center I just don't know what madness my rebellious son will stir up next. 00:11:56.600 --> 00:12:00.800 align:center Could my mother's death be connected to my uncle? 00:12:01.560 --> 00:12:05.680 align:center Conviction, assassination, sudden illness, family upheaval, 00:12:05.680 --> 00:12:08.600 align:center all these events came crashing down at once. 00:12:09.440 --> 00:12:14.720 align:center Unraveling the truth requires not just meticulous investigation but also patience. 00:12:14.720 --> 00:12:17.880 align:center As Fourth Young Lady said, 00:12:17.880 --> 00:12:20.800 align:center we must plan carefully and think things through. 00:12:23.080 --> 00:12:26.160 align:center Your Grace, we got a situation outside. 00:12:30.040 --> 00:12:32.400 align:center Where? 00:12:32.400 --> 00:12:35.880 align:center Peijin, your painting is truly exquisite, such precise brushwork and masterful use of ink. 00:12:35.880 --> 00:12:38.320 align:center What talent! 00:12:38.320 --> 00:12:41.240 align:center Brother Jianming, meeting you feels like destiny delayed. 00:12:41.240 --> 00:12:43.960 align:center Your words resonate deeply with me. 00:12:43.960 --> 00:12:46.720 align:center Here's to you. 00:12:46.720 --> 00:12:48.320 align:center Here. 00:12:55.440 --> 00:12:59.040 align:center Brother Jianming, I'm feeling so troubled. 00:12:59.040 --> 00:13:03.320 align:center A drink can chase away any sorrow. A good night's sleep will make everything better. 00:13:03.320 --> 00:13:05.480 align:center Come, this way. 00:13:05.480 --> 00:13:08.440 align:center - Come on. - Brother Jianming. 00:13:12.560 --> 00:13:15.880 align:center Since when did those two become so close? 00:13:17.200 --> 00:13:20.640 align:center Your Grace, Fifth Young Lady has just entered Guanghe House. 00:13:20.640 --> 00:13:22.520 align:center Dou Ming? 00:13:38.400 --> 00:13:41.240 align:center - He's in that room. - Thank you. 00:13:42.320 --> 00:13:44.400 align:center Amazing! 00:13:44.400 --> 00:13:47.040 align:center Yes! Bravo! 00:14:11.760 --> 00:14:13.560 align:center Somebody! 00:14:15.640 --> 00:14:18.040 align:center Get me some water. 00:14:24.040 --> 00:14:25.920 align:center Ming'er? 00:14:27.800 --> 00:14:30.240 align:center Am I dreaming? 00:14:33.080 --> 00:14:35.920 align:center Ming'er, what... 00:14:37.680 --> 00:14:39.640 align:center What are you doing here? 00:14:39.640 --> 00:14:41.200 align:center What are you trying to do? 00:14:41.200 --> 00:14:44.480 align:center Ji Jianming said you had something urgent to discuss. 00:14:44.480 --> 00:14:47.400 align:center So, I changed into a maid's uniform and rushed over. 00:14:47.400 --> 00:14:48.800 align:center But you were drunk and unconscious! 00:14:48.800 --> 00:14:50.560 align:center I wanted to ask for some sobering soup, 00:14:50.560 --> 00:14:53.320 align:center only to find the door locked from the outside. 00:14:56.240 --> 00:14:59.040 align:center - You're despicable! - I... 00:15:01.160 --> 00:15:04.040 align:center Hang on, Ji Yong was the one who invited me for drinks. 00:15:04.040 --> 00:15:08.240 align:center I might have told him about you, but I never asked him to bring you here. 00:15:10.320 --> 00:15:13.760 align:center This won't do. I'll get Ji Yong here and clear this up. 00:15:13.760 --> 00:15:17.160 align:center Ji Yong! Open the door! 00:15:17.160 --> 00:15:20.240 align:center I've tried. It's locked from the outside. 00:15:20.240 --> 00:15:22.560 align:center You can't open it. 00:15:22.560 --> 00:15:24.160 align:center Well... 00:15:25.160 --> 00:15:27.640 align:center Ming'er, I... 00:15:29.440 --> 00:15:31.840 align:center I didn't mean for this to happen. 00:15:31.840 --> 00:15:35.840 align:center I may have a reputation for being a flirt, but I would never force a woman. 00:15:35.840 --> 00:15:39.280 align:center Especially not you, the woman I love. 00:15:39.280 --> 00:15:40.800 align:center I... 00:15:41.680 --> 00:15:47.120 align:center But spending a whole night like this, there'll be no way to explain it. 00:15:47.120 --> 00:15:49.040 align:center Who knows who'll open the door tomorrow, 00:15:49.040 --> 00:15:52.160 align:center and what kind of rumors will spread after that? 00:15:52.160 --> 00:15:54.960 align:center I'll be drowned in gossip and condemnation! 00:15:54.960 --> 00:16:00.920 align:center I'll bring shame to my sister, my parents, and my grandfather. 00:16:02.000 --> 00:16:04.240 align:center I might as well just die now! 00:16:04.240 --> 00:16:07.080 align:center No, Ming'er! 00:16:12.440 --> 00:16:16.160 align:center You risked everything to come here for me. 00:16:20.000 --> 00:16:24.280 align:center If preserving your honor means dying, I'll swallow gold and die with you. 00:16:24.280 --> 00:16:26.880 align:center No! No! 00:16:26.880 --> 00:16:29.080 align:center You're of noble birth. Why would you throw your life away for me? 00:16:29.080 --> 00:16:32.680 align:center Ming'er, I've made a vow before. I would marry no one but you. 00:16:32.680 --> 00:16:34.920 align:center Even if our families tears us apart, 00:16:34.920 --> 00:16:38.400 align:center and we are never meant to be husband and wife, in life or in death, 00:16:39.240 --> 00:16:41.960 align:center I'll never abandon you. 00:17:00.320 --> 00:17:03.840 align:center Our bodies and hair are gifts from our parents. 00:17:03.840 --> 00:17:08.360 align:center This is their will for us, their blessing. 00:17:24.640 --> 00:17:28.280 align:center With this lock of hair, I swear never to betray you. 00:17:28.280 --> 00:17:32.600 align:center Since we are unafraid of death, 00:17:32.600 --> 00:17:35.520 align:center how can we fear facing our true feelings? 00:17:45.320 --> 00:17:47.600 align:center Mission accomplished. 00:17:51.400 --> 00:17:53.960 align:center You again, you meddling mantis! What did I ever do to you? 00:17:53.960 --> 00:17:57.760 align:center Have you even considered Dou Zhao's feelings and what this could do to her situation? 00:17:57.760 --> 00:18:00.160 align:center Ordinary people only see what is, not what will be. 00:18:00.160 --> 00:18:02.640 align:center I'm helping Dou Zhao. 00:18:02.640 --> 00:18:04.240 align:center You... 00:18:09.320 --> 00:18:11.560 align:center This is all my fault. Take it out on me. 00:18:11.560 --> 00:18:13.480 align:center Leave her alone. 00:18:15.040 --> 00:18:16.360 align:center [The Marquis of Jining Residence] 00:18:16.360 --> 00:18:17.400 align:center - My Lord? - I'm fine. 00:18:17.400 --> 00:18:19.320 align:center - Lu Ming, lock the door. - Yes, Your Grace. 00:18:19.320 --> 00:18:21.800 align:center - Make sure no one comes in or out. - Got it. 00:18:23.360 --> 00:18:25.880 align:center Peijin, did they beat you up? 00:18:25.880 --> 00:18:29.080 align:center Song Mo, Peijin has already resigned from his post at the Imperial Guard. 00:18:29.080 --> 00:18:32.040 align:center - What gives you the right to lay a hand on him? - Sister, it's my fault. 00:18:32.040 --> 00:18:34.120 align:center Keep your mouth shut and make sure your residence does the same. 00:18:34.120 --> 00:18:37.760 align:center The marquis lost his way late at night and accidentally took a fall. 00:18:37.760 --> 00:18:39.720 align:center I kindly escorted him back. 00:18:39.720 --> 00:18:43.800 align:center That's the only version anyone is to hear. 00:18:49.880 --> 00:18:53.440 align:center If a single word about tonight gets out, 00:18:53.440 --> 00:18:56.400 align:center I'll come and cut your tongue. 00:18:58.360 --> 00:19:00.160 align:center Understood. 00:19:05.440 --> 00:19:07.800 align:center What the hell is going on? 00:19:07.800 --> 00:19:09.400 align:center What are you... 00:19:09.400 --> 00:19:12.000 align:center Sister, I can't marry Dou Zhao. 00:19:12.000 --> 00:19:13.800 align:center Please allow me to marry Dou Ming instead. 00:19:13.800 --> 00:19:15.440 align:center You... 00:19:18.840 --> 00:19:23.760 align:center Wang Yingxue, you wicked woman! 00:19:23.760 --> 00:19:26.120 align:center Knowing that your elder daughter couldn't marry in, 00:19:26.120 --> 00:19:28.640 align:center you schemed to have the younger one take her place. 00:19:28.640 --> 00:19:32.040 align:center You're determined to latch onto our family, aren't you? 00:19:33.320 --> 00:19:38.360 align:center Your Grace, he's nothing but a fickle, greedy, and lecherous scoundrel. 00:19:38.360 --> 00:19:40.560 align:center Why not use this opportunity to... 00:19:40.560 --> 00:19:45.400 align:center It's true Wei Tingyu is a scoundrel, but he's still engaged to Dou Zhao. 00:19:45.400 --> 00:19:47.160 align:center If what happened tonight gets out, 00:19:47.160 --> 00:19:51.360 align:center the scandal and ridicule will follow her for the rest of her life. 00:19:51.360 --> 00:19:53.520 align:center The Wu family's downfall is a clear warning. 00:19:53.520 --> 00:19:55.560 align:center But if you just let Wei Tingyu go, 00:19:55.560 --> 00:19:57.440 align:center doesn't that mean Fourth Young Lady will still have to marry him? 00:19:57.440 --> 00:19:59.160 align:center He wouldn't dare! 00:20:00.560 --> 00:20:03.840 align:center I'm escorting His Majesty to the Western Hills in a few days. 00:20:03.840 --> 00:20:06.000 align:center I'll come up with a plan then. 00:20:06.720 --> 00:20:09.360 align:center [Kindness and Salvation of All Living Beings] (A Buddhist term) 00:20:09.360 --> 00:20:14.520 align:center Mother, I don't want to go to the temple, please. 00:20:14.520 --> 00:20:16.200 align:center Go. 00:20:16.200 --> 00:20:17.680 align:center I don't want to go. 00:20:17.680 --> 00:20:20.320 align:center - Move. - That's enough. 00:20:20.320 --> 00:20:22.520 align:center You'll stay at the temple for a few days. 00:20:22.520 --> 00:20:25.400 align:center If anyone asks, we'll say you're there for spiritual practice. 00:20:25.400 --> 00:20:28.640 align:center And what happened at Guanghe House never happened. 00:20:28.640 --> 00:20:32.040 align:center Mother, even though His Lordship and I didn't cross the line, we— 00:20:32.040 --> 00:20:35.240 align:center Shut up! You may not have shame, but I do! 00:20:36.720 --> 00:20:41.600 align:center I've sent someone to urge the Wei family to set a date. 00:20:41.600 --> 00:20:44.040 align:center For the sake of all three families, 00:20:44.040 --> 00:20:48.440 align:center Dou Zhao's wedding... must happen. 00:20:48.440 --> 00:20:53.520 align:center Mother! My whole life, I've lived cautiously, 00:20:53.520 --> 00:20:55.560 align:center always holding back and enduring what I could. 00:20:55.560 --> 00:20:59.640 align:center But this time, His Lordship and I have made a vow to each other. 00:20:59.640 --> 00:21:01.200 align:center I just want to be brave for once, 00:21:01.200 --> 00:21:04.560 align:center like you were when you fearlessly married Father. 00:21:06.520 --> 00:21:08.960 align:center You foolish child. 00:21:08.960 --> 00:21:14.120 align:center A man only cherishes what he has had to fight hard to earn. 00:21:14.920 --> 00:21:19.400 align:center I rushed into my marriage in a moment of passion, 00:21:19.400 --> 00:21:21.280 align:center and all I've gotten in return is his indifference. 00:21:21.280 --> 00:21:24.200 align:center Years of distance and loneliness in this marriage, 00:21:24.200 --> 00:21:26.080 align:center haven't you seen enough to understand? 00:21:26.080 --> 00:21:28.680 align:center Why would you follow in my footsteps? 00:21:28.680 --> 00:21:31.400 align:center Mother, all my life 00:21:31.400 --> 00:21:34.440 align:center you've made me practice calligraphy, study painting, and perfect my manners. 00:21:34.440 --> 00:21:36.840 align:center Is it really supposed to make me happier? 00:21:36.840 --> 00:21:38.920 align:center Or is it just so I can marry into a prestigious family 00:21:38.920 --> 00:21:42.320 align:center and bring you honor? 00:21:42.320 --> 00:21:43.800 align:center What did you just say? 00:21:43.800 --> 00:21:47.760 align:center You made me embroider so many landscape tapestries, gifting them all over the capital, 00:21:47.760 --> 00:21:50.320 align:center but all you ever did was criticize every mistake I made. 00:21:50.320 --> 00:21:53.120 align:center Nothing I did was ever good enough! 00:21:53.120 --> 00:21:56.000 align:center But Wei Tingyu is different. 00:21:56.000 --> 00:22:00.280 align:center He saw the scars on my hands, and told me I was enough. 00:22:00.280 --> 00:22:03.480 align:center With him, I don't have to struggle so hard anymore. 00:22:03.480 --> 00:22:07.120 align:center I spent over ten years raising you with everything I had! 00:22:07.120 --> 00:22:11.120 align:center And now, some sweet words from a man have made you lose your senses? 00:22:11.880 --> 00:22:15.080 align:center Let me tell you this one last time, 00:22:15.080 --> 00:22:20.520 align:center love is fleeting; it fades. 00:22:20.520 --> 00:22:24.160 align:center The only things that can really protect you 00:22:24.160 --> 00:22:27.520 align:center are a man's future and his wealth! 00:22:27.520 --> 00:22:30.400 align:center Mother! Please, I'm begging you! 00:22:30.400 --> 00:22:34.400 align:center I don't want to go, Mother! Mother! 00:22:34.400 --> 00:22:38.200 align:center Once your sister marries him, you'll wake from this dream. 00:22:38.200 --> 00:22:39.520 align:center Take her inside! 00:22:39.520 --> 00:22:42.320 align:center - Mother... - Come on, Ming. 00:22:42.320 --> 00:22:43.880 align:center Mother, don't send me away! 00:22:43.880 --> 00:22:46.160 align:center - Move, Ming. - Mother! 00:22:46.160 --> 00:22:49.200 align:center - Come on. - Mother, don't send me away! 00:22:49.200 --> 00:22:51.320 align:center Mother! 00:22:51.320 --> 00:22:54.200 align:center No, Mother! 00:22:54.200 --> 00:22:58.320 align:center Mother! Mother! 00:23:09.920 --> 00:23:12.040 align:center Madam. 00:23:12.040 --> 00:23:14.880 align:center Oh, you're here. Have a seat. 00:23:20.640 --> 00:23:26.640 align:center Your Grace, I've come today to talk about the wedding. 00:23:27.320 --> 00:23:29.320 align:center This tea... 00:23:30.240 --> 00:23:32.240 align:center smells delightful. 00:23:34.840 --> 00:23:37.520 align:center But when you drink it, it's bland and flavorless. 00:23:37.520 --> 00:23:41.240 align:center Could it be that someone swapped it for an inferior brew? 00:23:41.240 --> 00:23:45.040 align:center Please, Your Grace, you must believe us, it wasn't swapped by us. 00:23:45.040 --> 00:23:47.200 align:center It must have been an outsider. 00:23:47.840 --> 00:23:52.440 align:center Your Grace, I came here specifically to clear up this misunderstanding. 00:23:52.440 --> 00:23:53.720 align:center Misunderstanding? 00:23:53.720 --> 00:23:56.040 align:center Don't think I don't know about your schemes. 00:23:56.040 --> 00:23:59.040 align:center Your family seems intent on clinging to our family. 00:23:59.040 --> 00:24:02.040 align:center When one plan fails, you push another. 00:24:02.040 --> 00:24:05.840 align:center Let me tell you! We aren't so easily fooled. 00:24:07.120 --> 00:24:11.040 align:center Your Grace, please calm down. 00:24:11.040 --> 00:24:15.040 align:center I'm here to tell you that Dou Zhao is not only virtuous 00:24:15.040 --> 00:24:17.240 align:center but also possesses a considerable fortune. 00:24:17.240 --> 00:24:20.040 align:center With her assets, you'll enjoy a life of endless luxury. 00:24:20.040 --> 00:24:23.040 align:center Think about it. When she's married into your family, 00:24:23.040 --> 00:24:28.240 align:center all of that wealth will be at your disposal. 00:24:31.720 --> 00:24:37.920 align:center As for her health, with proper care, 00:24:37.920 --> 00:24:39.840 align:center she'll recover in time. 00:24:39.840 --> 00:24:41.840 align:center Please try it again. 00:24:45.840 --> 00:24:47.840 align:center I've chosen the perfect date, 00:24:47.840 --> 00:24:52.120 align:center ten days from now would be a perfect day for the wedding. 00:24:59.240 --> 00:25:02.240 align:center Ruining someone's reputation and benefiting at their expense! 00:25:02.240 --> 00:25:04.240 align:center You think you're the smartest person in the world, don't you? 00:25:04.240 --> 00:25:05.920 align:center For someone who's read the classics, 00:25:05.920 --> 00:25:07.520 align:center you sure act like you're above everyone else. 00:25:07.520 --> 00:25:09.320 align:center You are reckless and thoughtless. 00:25:09.320 --> 00:25:11.040 align:center Good thing things didn't blow up this time. 00:25:11.040 --> 00:25:14.440 align:center If they had, do you think Dou Ming would still be alive? 00:25:14.440 --> 00:25:18.240 align:center If you keep worrying about this and that, then you deserve to suffer. 00:25:18.240 --> 00:25:19.840 align:center If you were willing to marry Wei Tingyu, 00:25:19.840 --> 00:25:21.640 align:center I wouldn't have had to resort to these ridiculous schemes. 00:25:21.640 --> 00:25:24.920 align:center I don't want to marry him, but I had a foolproof plan. 00:25:24.920 --> 00:25:28.440 align:center It was all under control until you interfered. 00:25:28.440 --> 00:25:30.640 align:center Your so-called plans were either faking illness or death. 00:25:30.640 --> 00:25:32.840 align:center You call that foolproof? 00:25:32.840 --> 00:25:36.040 align:center At least I've never hurt others for my own selfish desires. 00:25:36.040 --> 00:25:40.120 align:center How is what you've done any different from what Wang Yingxue did back then? 00:25:40.120 --> 00:25:42.040 align:center You're comparing me to Wang Yingxue? 00:25:42.040 --> 00:25:43.640 align:center My way is quick and effective. 00:25:43.640 --> 00:25:44.720 align:center You got your wish to break off the engagement, 00:25:44.720 --> 00:25:47.840 align:center so what if Dou Ming and Wei Tingyu have to endure a little gossip? 00:25:47.840 --> 00:25:49.720 align:center If it weren't for Song Mo, that meddling mantis, 00:25:49.720 --> 00:25:52.520 align:center they'd be thanking me and inviting me to their wedding feast. 00:25:52.520 --> 00:25:54.240 align:center Everything I've done has been for you. 00:25:54.240 --> 00:25:58.320 align:center If Song Mo hadn't interfered, you would've ruined our entire family. 00:25:58.320 --> 00:26:00.840 align:center You keep saying you're doing this for me, 00:26:00.840 --> 00:26:03.040 align:center but have you ever stopped to think about what I actually want? 00:26:03.040 --> 00:26:05.240 align:center Whatever you think doesn't matter. 00:26:05.240 --> 00:26:07.440 align:center If you and Wei Tingyu really end up married, 00:26:07.440 --> 00:26:11.240 align:center do you honestly believe they won't cheat on you? 00:26:14.040 --> 00:26:15.120 align:center Don't worry. 00:26:15.120 --> 00:26:18.040 align:center The doctor said she doesn't have much time left. 00:26:18.040 --> 00:26:20.040 align:center Once she's gone and the mourning period is over, 00:26:20.040 --> 00:26:22.040 align:center I'll marry you. 00:26:23.520 --> 00:26:26.640 align:center All I did was speed up the inevitable. 00:26:26.640 --> 00:26:29.240 align:center If you don't cut ties with Wei Tingyu, that jerk, 00:26:29.240 --> 00:26:31.640 align:center you'll be the one suffering later. 00:26:31.640 --> 00:26:35.840 align:center I just don't want to see you heartbroken and in tears. 00:26:36.920 --> 00:26:38.640 align:center You're right. 00:26:38.640 --> 00:26:40.840 align:center You're right about everything, 00:26:40.840 --> 00:26:43.240 align:center but I don't want to hear it. 00:26:43.240 --> 00:26:45.840 align:center My world is too small for someone like you. 00:26:45.840 --> 00:26:47.640 align:center I don't want to associate with someone who would 00:26:47.640 --> 00:26:50.520 align:center ruin another's reputation just to achieve their goals. 00:26:51.920 --> 00:26:54.240 align:center From this moment on, 00:26:54.240 --> 00:26:57.920 align:center you go your way and I'll go mine. 00:26:58.640 --> 00:26:59.920 align:center Fine, Dou Zhao. 00:26:59.920 --> 00:27:03.520 align:center But if trouble comes your way, don't come running to me. 00:27:19.720 --> 00:27:21.640 align:center We just brought Fifth Young Lady back. 00:27:21.640 --> 00:27:24.680 align:center And when we weren't looking, she just... 00:27:24.680 --> 00:27:25.840 align:center [Overwhelming Spirit] 00:27:25.840 --> 00:27:27.640 align:center Ming'er... 00:27:27.640 --> 00:27:29.440 align:center Ming'er! 00:27:33.360 --> 00:27:35.640 align:center You will keep this to yourself. 00:27:38.040 --> 00:27:39.600 align:center Thank heavens. 00:27:39.600 --> 00:27:41.720 align:center Quickly, bring Young Lady a cup of tea. 00:27:41.720 --> 00:27:43.440 align:center Yes, Madam. 00:27:43.440 --> 00:27:44.920 align:center Are you all right, Ming'er? 00:27:44.920 --> 00:27:48.720 align:center Mother, I'm sorry. 00:27:48.720 --> 00:27:50.440 align:center Just let me die. 00:27:50.440 --> 00:27:54.040 align:center No. No. 00:27:54.040 --> 00:27:55.640 align:center Silly girl. 00:27:55.640 --> 00:28:00.320 align:center No man in the world is worth sacrificing your life for, 00:28:00.320 --> 00:28:02.640 align:center especially not Wei Tingyu. 00:28:02.640 --> 00:28:05.240 align:center Maybe he isn't good enough, 00:28:05.240 --> 00:28:11.040 align:center but... what is poison to one is honey to another. 00:28:12.120 --> 00:28:14.440 align:center When we pledged ourselves to each other, 00:28:14.440 --> 00:28:19.520 align:center we swore that if we couldn't stay together in life, 00:28:19.520 --> 00:28:21.440 align:center we would be together in death. 00:28:21.440 --> 00:28:26.320 align:center No... No! 00:28:35.760 --> 00:28:37.640 align:center [Western Hills Palace] 00:28:37.640 --> 00:28:40.480 align:center Song Mo, there are five or six routes here, 00:28:40.480 --> 00:28:42.000 align:center yet you deliberately took a detour 00:28:42.000 --> 00:28:45.880 align:center so I would see the barren lands and the people stripping bark from trees 00:28:45.880 --> 00:28:48.800 align:center on the Marquis of Jining's territories. 00:28:48.800 --> 00:28:51.720 align:center Your actions are clearly aimed at him. 00:28:51.720 --> 00:28:55.840 align:center How dare you abuse your position like this! 00:28:56.720 --> 00:28:59.720 align:center It's true that I had personal motives in choosing this route, 00:28:59.720 --> 00:29:01.040 align:center but what Your Majesty witnessed today 00:29:01.040 --> 00:29:03.720 align:center is the result of the Duchess of Jing forcibly requisitioning that land 00:29:03.720 --> 00:29:05.640 align:center to fund the Marquis of Jining's wedding. 00:29:05.640 --> 00:29:08.840 align:center The tenant farmers don't even have seeds left for spring planting. 00:29:08.840 --> 00:29:12.240 align:center This is the truth, not something I fabricated. 00:29:12.240 --> 00:29:15.640 align:center When the nobility exploits the common people to celebrate their joyous occasions, 00:29:15.640 --> 00:29:17.040 align:center it sets a dangerous precedent. 00:29:17.040 --> 00:29:19.440 align:center Other aristocrats will follow suit, 00:29:19.440 --> 00:29:22.240 align:center and the public's resentment will grow harder to quell. 00:29:22.240 --> 00:29:23.640 align:center Your Majesty, you are wise. 00:29:23.640 --> 00:29:25.640 align:center Wei Tingyu has lived off his hereditary stipend for years 00:29:25.640 --> 00:29:27.440 align:center without contributing to the nation. 00:29:27.440 --> 00:29:29.520 align:center He's repeatedly acted in disgraceful ways. 00:29:29.520 --> 00:29:33.240 align:center He is unworthy of marrying the top-ranked lady from the noblewoman competition. 00:29:33.240 --> 00:29:39.640 align:center You're well aware that I intend to marry Princess Jingyu to you. 00:29:39.640 --> 00:29:42.240 align:center Are you implying you wish to marry Dou Zhao? 00:29:42.240 --> 00:29:45.040 align:center Their families have completed the betrothal rituals. 00:29:45.040 --> 00:29:46.840 align:center Do you think you can disrupt this as you please? 00:29:46.840 --> 00:29:48.720 align:center Kneel as long as you like, 00:29:49.640 --> 00:29:51.240 align:center but it won't change anything. 00:29:51.240 --> 00:29:53.240 align:center Dou Zhao has been forced by her elders to comply with this engagement, 00:29:53.240 --> 00:29:55.240 align:center despite several attempts to break it off. 00:29:55.240 --> 00:29:59.040 align:center I've lost nearly everyone I've ever wished to protect or save. 00:29:59.040 --> 00:30:01.640 align:center This is the one wish I have left. 00:30:01.640 --> 00:30:05.040 align:center It neither undermines imperial authority nor harms anyone else. 00:30:05.040 --> 00:30:07.240 align:center I only ask that the person I care for most 00:30:07.240 --> 00:30:09.920 align:center be granted one chance at true happiness. 00:30:29.040 --> 00:30:30.720 align:center When the bridal sedan crosses the bridge, 00:30:30.720 --> 00:30:33.240 align:center I'll set it on fire with this. 00:30:33.240 --> 00:30:36.040 align:center You'll push the burning sedan into the water, 00:30:36.040 --> 00:30:38.240 align:center and I'll escape by pretending to drown. 00:30:39.040 --> 00:30:41.640 align:center This is covered in flint dust, 00:30:41.640 --> 00:30:44.320 align:center and you'll have to jump into the water. 00:30:44.320 --> 00:30:48.040 align:center This is a dangerously risky plan. 00:30:48.040 --> 00:30:52.840 align:center Why won't you ask Old Madam Cui for help, Fourth Young Lady? 00:30:52.840 --> 00:30:54.840 align:center Grandmother is getting older, 00:30:54.840 --> 00:30:58.040 align:center and she has been unwell for years. 00:30:58.040 --> 00:31:01.440 align:center I don't want to burden her with any more worries. 00:31:04.840 --> 00:31:08.240 align:center Fourth Young Lady, Wang Yingxue has sent some maids 00:31:08.240 --> 00:31:11.240 align:center to purchase wedding attire and jewelry. 00:31:11.240 --> 00:31:13.640 align:center The wedding isn't happening anyway. 00:31:13.640 --> 00:31:16.120 align:center If she wants to play the role of the mistress of the house, let her. 00:31:16.120 --> 00:31:19.240 align:center Our sources told us that Wang Yingxue hired the finest tailor 00:31:19.240 --> 00:31:20.840 align:center to make an extra wedding dress, 00:31:20.840 --> 00:31:23.040 align:center but it's not in your size. 00:31:30.640 --> 00:31:33.040 align:center Since the founding of our dynasty, 00:31:33.040 --> 00:31:36.720 align:center women have only been allowed to wear 00:31:36.720 --> 00:31:39.640 align:center this phoenix coronet on their wedding day. 00:31:39.640 --> 00:31:42.240 align:center I've never had the chance to wear it. 00:31:45.040 --> 00:31:47.640 align:center I hope that when you wear it tomorrow, 00:31:47.640 --> 00:31:50.720 align:center it will bring you a lifetime of peace and happiness. 00:31:56.720 --> 00:32:01.920 align:center Mother, do you really want me to take her place? 00:32:05.440 --> 00:32:07.240 align:center Ming'er, 00:32:09.640 --> 00:32:14.240 align:center you are my flesh and blood, my very life. 00:32:14.240 --> 00:32:16.840 align:center How could I bear to see you die? 00:32:16.840 --> 00:32:18.720 align:center Mother... 00:32:38.120 --> 00:32:40.240 align:center Dou Ming's voice is hoarse. 00:32:40.240 --> 00:32:42.720 align:center She must have harmed herself in resistance. 00:32:42.720 --> 00:32:45.040 align:center Wang Yingxue had no choice 00:32:45.040 --> 00:32:47.760 align:center but to give in because she's her own daughter. 00:32:48.440 --> 00:32:49.640 align:center That works out then. 00:32:49.640 --> 00:32:52.040 align:center You don't have to put yourself in danger now, Young Lady. 00:32:52.040 --> 00:32:57.040 align:center But you don't look particularly happy about it either. 00:32:57.040 --> 00:33:00.040 align:center I've done everything I can to break off this engagement, 00:33:00.040 --> 00:33:02.840 align:center while she's done everything she can to marry the man she loves. 00:33:02.840 --> 00:33:05.440 align:center We're both fighting for what we want. 00:33:06.520 --> 00:33:10.840 align:center But the Marquis of Jining's household is rotten to the core, 00:33:10.840 --> 00:33:13.920 align:center and Wei Tingyu is an unreliable man. 00:33:15.240 --> 00:33:18.640 align:center Dou Ming has never wronged me in this life. 00:33:18.640 --> 00:33:21.720 align:center I can't just stand by and watch her walk into hell. 00:33:29.520 --> 00:33:31.600 align:center [Dou's Residence] 00:33:31.600 --> 00:33:33.760 align:center Congratulations! 00:33:34.520 --> 00:33:35.720 align:center The Marquis is here! 00:33:35.720 --> 00:33:37.040 align:center How grand! 00:33:37.040 --> 00:33:38.440 align:center Congratulations, My Lord! 00:33:38.440 --> 00:33:39.640 align:center Congratulations, My Lord! 00:33:39.640 --> 00:33:41.920 align:center Congratulations! 00:33:59.440 --> 00:34:01.040 align:center Sister. 00:34:03.720 --> 00:34:06.640 align:center The ceremony will take all day. 00:34:06.640 --> 00:34:08.040 align:center You might get hungry, 00:34:08.040 --> 00:34:10.520 align:center so I prepared some food for you. 00:34:15.440 --> 00:34:18.040 align:center Su Lan, leave us. 00:34:18.040 --> 00:34:19.920 align:center Yes, Young Lady. 00:34:28.840 --> 00:34:31.240 align:center This is lotus seed and lily soup. 00:34:31.240 --> 00:34:33.440 align:center It symbolizes a long and harmonious marriage 00:34:33.440 --> 00:34:35.720 align:center filled with happiness and peace. 00:34:37.120 --> 00:34:40.200 align:center I wish the same for you, happiness and peace, 00:34:40.200 --> 00:34:42.640 align:center and that you'll find a man you love. 00:34:50.960 --> 00:34:53.280 align:center Congratulations! 00:34:56.240 --> 00:34:57.600 align:center It's a shame Ming'er is still unwell 00:34:57.600 --> 00:35:01.240 align:center and couldn't see her sister get married. 00:35:01.240 --> 00:35:03.280 align:center But don't worry, Shi Ying, 00:35:03.280 --> 00:35:07.480 align:center I'll find a good match for Ming as well. 00:35:07.480 --> 00:35:11.000 align:center [Double Happiness] 00:35:15.880 --> 00:35:18.000 align:center I thought she had some brilliant plan, 00:35:18.000 --> 00:35:20.680 align:center but in the end, she still has to marry him. 00:35:23.520 --> 00:35:25.120 align:center Wait! 00:35:29.640 --> 00:35:34.320 align:center You have to take good care of yourself there. 00:35:34.320 --> 00:35:36.240 align:center Go on. 00:35:44.200 --> 00:35:46.480 align:center So, she used a substitute. 00:35:50.440 --> 00:35:53.640 align:center As expected, Young Master Ji, you're the clever one. 00:35:54.480 --> 00:35:58.120 align:center The question is, is certain someone clever enough to realize it? 00:36:09.120 --> 00:36:10.640 align:center Wait! 00:36:30.440 --> 00:36:33.640 align:center Your Grace, this is my wedding. 00:36:33.640 --> 00:36:35.720 align:center What are you trying to do? 00:36:36.960 --> 00:36:38.400 align:center You fool, don't do anything stupid. 00:36:38.440 --> 00:36:39.720 align:center - Do you know... - I know. 00:36:39.720 --> 00:36:41.640 align:center That's not Dou Zhao. 00:36:41.640 --> 00:36:43.640 align:center Why did you stop them then? 00:36:43.640 --> 00:36:45.840 align:center I only just found out. 00:36:45.840 --> 00:36:49.640 align:center I knew it, she'd never actually marry Wei Tingyu. 00:36:52.640 --> 00:36:54.120 align:center It's someone else's wedding. 00:36:54.120 --> 00:36:56.240 align:center I've heard there's some bad blood between their families. 00:36:56.240 --> 00:36:57.320 align:center Really? 00:36:57.320 --> 00:36:58.640 align:center What are they doing in there? 00:36:58.640 --> 00:37:00.640 align:center What's up with them? 00:37:21.840 --> 00:37:25.080 align:center Those who join in matrimony, 00:37:25.080 --> 00:37:28.040 align:center how many of them really love each other? 00:37:28.040 --> 00:37:31.080 align:center Most are just resentful matches made out of obligation. 00:37:34.440 --> 00:37:37.840 align:center Lovers lament the long night, 00:37:37.840 --> 00:37:42.400 align:center tormented by thoughts of one another. 00:37:43.040 --> 00:37:46.600 align:center Too fragile to give as a gift, 00:37:46.600 --> 00:37:50.880 align:center yet I dream of a perfect reunion. 00:38:07.240 --> 00:38:08.920 align:center Ming'er! 00:38:08.920 --> 00:38:10.920 align:center It's really you! 00:38:20.840 --> 00:38:24.240 align:center This is wonderful! How did heaven send you to me? 00:38:31.040 --> 00:38:32.960 align:center That's an important soup. 00:38:32.960 --> 00:38:34.560 align:center I'm sure there's more. 00:38:34.560 --> 00:38:36.840 align:center Go and get another bowl. 00:38:36.840 --> 00:38:39.200 align:center Sister, I'm too ashamed to face you. 00:38:39.200 --> 00:38:41.560 align:center I didn't want to do this to you. 00:38:43.880 --> 00:38:45.400 align:center Dou Ming, 00:38:45.400 --> 00:38:48.000 align:center marriage is a lifelong matter that determines your happiness or suffering. 00:38:48.000 --> 00:38:49.520 align:center You must think it through. 00:38:49.520 --> 00:38:52.720 align:center The Marquis of Jining's household is a pit of vipers. 00:38:52.720 --> 00:38:54.880 align:center Wei Tingyu is not a good man. 00:38:54.880 --> 00:38:56.120 align:center If you marry him, 00:38:56.120 --> 00:38:58.440 align:center you may end up spending your life managing the household. 00:38:58.440 --> 00:39:02.080 align:center You'll likely come to see his cowardice and weakness for what they are. 00:39:02.080 --> 00:39:04.040 align:center You may suffer greatly, 00:39:04.040 --> 00:39:06.080 align:center and your relationship might even fall apart. 00:39:06.080 --> 00:39:08.240 align:center Have you thought about all of that? 00:39:08.240 --> 00:39:09.960 align:center If you change your mind now, 00:39:09.960 --> 00:39:12.040 align:center I can still fix things. 00:39:13.520 --> 00:39:18.520 align:center All my life, I've done what Mother wanted. 00:39:18.520 --> 00:39:22.840 align:center I've tried to be the daughter she would be proud of. 00:39:22.840 --> 00:39:24.840 align:center But no one has ever cared 00:39:24.840 --> 00:39:29.040 align:center about what I think or what I want. 00:39:29.840 --> 00:39:33.320 align:center Young Master Wei is the first person 00:39:33.320 --> 00:39:37.800 align:center who really appreciates me for who I am. 00:39:39.440 --> 00:39:41.560 align:center I love him. 00:39:42.640 --> 00:39:45.720 align:center He's not as terrible as you think. 00:39:45.720 --> 00:39:47.720 align:center He's just been suppressed by his sister. 00:39:47.720 --> 00:39:50.920 align:center He even stood up to her for my sake. 00:39:50.920 --> 00:39:53.840 align:center He cares for me. And he's trying hard for me. 00:39:53.840 --> 00:39:56.440 align:center I believe people can change. 00:39:56.440 --> 00:39:59.920 align:center I'm changing, and so is he. 00:39:59.920 --> 00:40:03.320 align:center He has dismissed his concubines for me. 00:40:03.320 --> 00:40:08.840 align:center Isn't it possible that people grow better through their experiences? 00:40:10.600 --> 00:40:12.600 align:center Change... 00:40:13.720 --> 00:40:17.920 align:center This time, instead of following anyone else's expectations, 00:40:17.920 --> 00:40:23.640 align:center I'm going with what my heart wants. 00:40:23.640 --> 00:40:26.440 align:center Since you're determined to marry him, 00:40:26.440 --> 00:40:28.280 align:center I'll step aside for you. 00:40:28.920 --> 00:40:31.840 align:center - No, I can't. - Just do it before someone comes. 00:40:31.840 --> 00:40:33.640 align:center - Come on, do it. - I wouldn't dare! 00:40:33.640 --> 00:40:35.840 align:center - Now. - No. 00:40:38.040 --> 00:40:39.720 align:center Sister! 00:40:39.720 --> 00:40:41.520 align:center Are you all right? Did I hit you too hard? 00:40:41.520 --> 00:40:44.240 align:center I can't believe you really went all out. 00:40:45.240 --> 00:40:47.680 align:center I'm so sorry, Sister. 00:40:49.240 --> 00:40:51.240 align:center Slowly. 00:40:59.120 --> 00:41:02.240 align:center I owe you a debt of gratitude I can never repay, Sister. 00:41:02.240 --> 00:41:05.240 align:center If blessings are really finite, 00:41:05.240 --> 00:41:08.440 align:center I'd gladly give mine to you. 00:41:10.440 --> 00:41:13.240 align:center I knocked out my sister and married you in her place. 00:41:13.240 --> 00:41:15.040 align:center Tomorrow, the world will mock me 00:41:15.040 --> 00:41:18.040 align:center for being shameless and betraying my family. 00:41:19.040 --> 00:41:23.320 align:center My love, you committed such a bold act for me. 00:41:23.320 --> 00:41:27.920 align:center I will never forget such a sacrifice. 00:41:27.920 --> 00:41:31.040 align:center No matter how many hardships come our away after this, 00:41:31.040 --> 00:41:32.640 align:center I will protect you. 00:41:32.640 --> 00:41:35.240 align:center I'll never let anyone wrong you. 00:41:36.440 --> 00:41:42.640 align:center ♫ I don't listen to the advice of the mortals ♫ 00:41:42.640 --> 00:41:49.640 align:center ♫ This love is as clear as the moon, without a single false word ♫ 00:41:49.640 --> 00:41:54.920 align:center ♫ I chase you one step closer and can't bear to stop ♫ 00:41:54.920 --> 00:42:00.440 align:center ♫ I will devote my whole life to you ♫ 00:42:00.440 --> 00:42:03.240 align:center ♫ I'm not afraid of seeing this side of you ♫ 00:42:03.240 --> 00:42:05.520 align:center We should convince the Wei family to formally accept this marriage. 00:42:05.520 --> 00:42:07.840 align:center Shougu was supposed to marry into their family anyway. 00:42:07.840 --> 00:42:10.240 align:center Adding her dowry to Ming'er's is only fair, isn't it? 00:42:10.240 --> 00:42:11.640 align:center Now that this has happened, 00:42:11.640 --> 00:42:13.520 align:center you're demanding me, the victim, to be the bigger person? 00:42:13.520 --> 00:42:14.920 align:center Do you not care about our reputation? 00:42:14.920 --> 00:42:16.040 align:center Shut up! 00:42:16.040 --> 00:42:17.840 align:center Have any of you bothered to think about whether this was fair for Shougu? 00:42:17.840 --> 00:42:20.440 align:center Dou Zhao, I'll marry you.