WEBVTT 00:00:06.400 --> 00:00:09.600 align:center [Exalted Sentiments are Frequently Born] 00:00:10.400 --> 00:00:14.560 align:center Marrying off a daughter is supposed to be a joyous occasion, and yet you cried. 00:00:14.560 --> 00:00:16.840 align:center You made a fool of yourself. 00:00:19.640 --> 00:00:26.840 align:center Raised to wed a good man, yet unaware of the pain of parting in the world. 00:00:35.320 --> 00:00:37.920 align:center Father. Fifth Uncle. 00:00:38.960 --> 00:00:41.120 align:center Dou Zhao? 00:00:41.120 --> 00:00:42.760 align:center Seventh Brother. 00:00:42.760 --> 00:00:47.240 align:center How do you plan to handle the aftermath of this? 00:00:47.960 --> 00:00:51.080 align:center Fith Brother, why are you asking me? 00:00:51.080 --> 00:00:54.160 align:center I was kept in the dark too. How would I know what to do? 00:00:54.160 --> 00:00:55.800 align:center Spare me the act. 00:00:55.800 --> 00:01:00.240 align:center Ming couldn't have come up with a bold scheme like replacing her sister as the bride on her own. 00:01:00.240 --> 00:01:03.880 align:center If the Marquis of Jining's family escalates this and takes it to court, 00:01:03.880 --> 00:01:06.880 align:center where will that leave our family's reputation? 00:01:06.880 --> 00:01:11.360 align:center In my opinion, we should convince the Wei family to formally accept this marriage 00:01:11.360 --> 00:01:14.680 align:center and send an additional dowry to smooth things over. 00:01:14.680 --> 00:01:17.920 align:center That way, they won't blame Ming'er. 00:01:17.920 --> 00:01:20.920 align:center Shougu was supposed to marry into their family anyway. 00:01:20.920 --> 00:01:24.120 align:center Adding her dowry to Ming'er's is only fair, isn't it? 00:01:24.120 --> 00:01:26.920 align:center The audacity of you to even want a piece of Shougu's dowry! 00:01:26.920 --> 00:01:31.000 align:center Tell me the truth! Was this bride swap your idea? 00:01:31.000 --> 00:01:34.960 align:center I know you feel bad for Shougu, but Ming'er is also our daughter! 00:01:34.960 --> 00:01:36.800 align:center I gave birth to her. 00:01:36.800 --> 00:01:38.800 align:center How could I not do something for her? 00:01:38.800 --> 00:01:41.680 align:center Was I supposed to just let her kill herself instead? 00:01:41.680 --> 00:01:45.480 align:center Are you seriously trying to justify your shameless acts now? 00:01:45.480 --> 00:01:47.760 align:center This is all because you allowed it to happen! 00:01:47.760 --> 00:01:50.720 align:center - How could you do that to Shougu? - Enough! 00:01:50.720 --> 00:01:53.160 align:center This isn't the time for us to fight amongst ourselves. 00:01:53.160 --> 00:01:55.760 align:center As the eldest daughter of our family, I trust Shougu will show magnanimity. 00:01:55.760 --> 00:02:00.240 align:center What matters now is to figure out how we can salvage our reputation. 00:02:00.240 --> 00:02:02.960 align:center Shougu, since you knew about their relationship, 00:02:02.960 --> 00:02:05.240 align:center you should have told us sooner. 00:02:05.240 --> 00:02:07.520 align:center We could have made other arrangements. 00:02:07.520 --> 00:02:09.320 align:center She didn't want to marry him anyway. 00:02:09.320 --> 00:02:11.040 align:center She's got what she wanted now. 00:02:11.040 --> 00:02:13.760 align:center As for Ming'er, she's always been so obedient. 00:02:13.760 --> 00:02:16.800 align:center Who knows what made her suddenly fall for Wei Tingyu? 00:02:16.800 --> 00:02:20.120 align:center Maybe someone here manipulated her. 00:02:21.000 --> 00:02:22.960 align:center I'm injured. 00:02:22.960 --> 00:02:25.000 align:center And none of you even bothered to call a doctor, 00:02:25.000 --> 00:02:27.400 align:center all because you're afraid of a scandal. 00:02:27.400 --> 00:02:29.560 align:center And now, to smooth things over, 00:02:29.560 --> 00:02:32.080 align:center you're pinning all the blame on me? 00:02:32.080 --> 00:02:34.440 align:center Things have gotten out of hand, 00:02:34.440 --> 00:02:37.720 align:center and we have to explain to the Duchess of Jing tomorrow. 00:02:37.720 --> 00:02:40.200 align:center This is what we can do. You'll write a statement 00:02:40.200 --> 00:02:43.440 align:center saying your poor health makes it unlikely for you to have children, 00:02:43.440 --> 00:02:45.600 align:center so you voluntarily ended the engagement 00:02:45.600 --> 00:02:48.240 align:center to protect the Wei family's legacy. 00:02:48.240 --> 00:02:50.560 align:center If the Wei family causes trouble later, 00:02:50.560 --> 00:02:54.560 align:center we will compensate them with Shougu's dowry. 00:02:54.560 --> 00:02:57.560 align:center It's only right since this is our family's fault. 00:02:57.560 --> 00:03:01.560 align:center That will also secure Ming'er's position. 00:03:05.120 --> 00:03:08.360 align:center When I refused to marry him, you all forced me 00:03:08.360 --> 00:03:10.680 align:center with talk of family duty and parental authority. 00:03:10.680 --> 00:03:12.480 align:center Now that this has happened, 00:03:12.480 --> 00:03:15.280 align:center you're demanding me, the victim, to be the bigger person? 00:03:15.280 --> 00:03:16.920 align:center If we can't settle this today, 00:03:16.920 --> 00:03:18.960 align:center I'll take the marriage agreement to the authorities tomorrow 00:03:18.960 --> 00:03:20.960 align:center and let the people judge who's in the wrong! 00:03:20.960 --> 00:03:22.680 align:center - Have you lost your mind? - Nonsense! 00:03:22.680 --> 00:03:24.120 align:center Do you not care about our reputation? 00:03:24.120 --> 00:03:25.320 align:center Shut up! 00:03:25.320 --> 00:03:26.800 align:center That's enough! 00:03:29.400 --> 00:03:32.120 align:center Seventh Brother, what are you... 00:03:32.120 --> 00:03:34.800 align:center All you care about is the family reputation. 00:03:34.800 --> 00:03:37.480 align:center You're blaming everything on my daughter, 00:03:37.480 --> 00:03:41.600 align:center ganging up on her and forcing her to swallow this humiliation. 00:03:41.600 --> 00:03:44.440 align:center She's my daughter, not yours! 00:03:44.440 --> 00:03:49.760 align:center If anyone is to answer to the Wei family, it'll be me, her father, not you! 00:03:49.760 --> 00:03:51.600 align:center And you! 00:03:52.280 --> 00:03:56.280 align:center After orchestrating such a shameless, disgraceful scheme that dishonored our family, 00:03:56.280 --> 00:03:59.360 align:center you have the audacity to covet Shougu's dowry? 00:03:59.360 --> 00:04:01.880 align:center You're absolutely disgusting! 00:04:03.040 --> 00:04:06.800 align:center As elders of the Dou family, you keep claiming it's all for the family's sake, 00:04:06.800 --> 00:04:08.720 align:center yet all you think about is appeasing the Wei family. 00:04:08.720 --> 00:04:11.720 align:center Have any of you bothered to think if this is fair for Shougu? 00:04:13.240 --> 00:04:15.800 align:center Fine, take care of it yourself! 00:04:15.800 --> 00:04:17.960 align:center Good! Stay out of it! 00:04:19.800 --> 00:04:22.200 align:center Shougu, let's go. 00:04:47.680 --> 00:04:48.920 align:center Does it still hurt? 00:04:48.920 --> 00:04:52.400 align:center How about I call an imperial physician over to take a look? 00:04:52.920 --> 00:04:54.520 align:center It's fine. 00:04:58.000 --> 00:05:01.200 align:center You uncle has always prioritized the bigger picture. 00:05:01.200 --> 00:05:03.080 align:center He wronged your mother back then, 00:05:03.080 --> 00:05:07.160 align:center but I won't let anyone wrong you this time. 00:05:07.160 --> 00:05:10.480 align:center What happened today may seem like your stepmother's fault, 00:05:10.480 --> 00:05:14.560 align:center but in truth, it's my years of indulgence 00:05:14.560 --> 00:05:18.800 align:center and your uncle's support that gave her such audacity. 00:05:18.800 --> 00:05:21.800 align:center You don't have to sign the marriage agreement if you don't want to. 00:05:21.800 --> 00:05:24.280 align:center If you want to take it to the authorities, I'll go with you. 00:05:24.280 --> 00:05:27.920 align:center Don't worry about anything else, I'll take care of it. 00:05:27.920 --> 00:05:29.680 align:center The punishment your stepmother deserves, 00:05:29.680 --> 00:05:31.640 align:center the compensation you're owed, 00:05:31.640 --> 00:05:33.880 align:center I will handle it impartially. 00:05:35.920 --> 00:05:38.720 align:center You've had a long day. 00:05:39.640 --> 00:05:41.440 align:center Get some rest. 00:05:47.760 --> 00:05:49.360 align:center Father. 00:05:54.120 --> 00:05:56.440 align:center Are you really awake now? 00:05:57.320 --> 00:05:59.200 align:center Yes. 00:05:59.200 --> 00:06:01.080 align:center I'm awake now. 00:06:01.080 --> 00:06:04.640 align:center I won't turn a blind eye again. 00:06:28.720 --> 00:06:31.520 align:center Fourth Young Lady, you're not really taking this to court, are you? 00:06:31.520 --> 00:06:33.720 align:center It was just an angry outburst. 00:06:33.720 --> 00:06:36.240 align:center I've had a headache all day, 00:06:36.240 --> 00:06:38.840 align:center it's only fair Wang Yingxue suffers a little, too. 00:06:43.000 --> 00:06:44.520 align:center Dou Zhao. 00:06:47.400 --> 00:06:49.080 align:center I'll marry you. 00:06:54.280 --> 00:06:56.520 align:center Su Lan. 00:06:56.520 --> 00:06:58.840 align:center Go buy me a bowl of tofu pudding. 00:06:59.880 --> 00:07:01.480 align:center Yes, Young Lady. 00:07:10.040 --> 00:07:12.480 align:center How did you know the bride wasn't me? 00:07:12.480 --> 00:07:16.200 align:center The moment I saw her, I just knew. 00:07:17.920 --> 00:07:21.360 align:center Dou Zhao, marry me. 00:07:21.360 --> 00:07:24.360 align:center You don't have to compromise yourself in your family anymore. 00:07:24.360 --> 00:07:26.320 align:center I'll treat you well, 00:07:26.320 --> 00:07:28.920 align:center and I promise no one will ever dare mistreat you again. 00:07:28.920 --> 00:07:31.680 align:center Do you think this is some kind of game? 00:07:32.560 --> 00:07:34.600 align:center Just because Wei Tingyu married my sister, 00:07:34.600 --> 00:07:38.400 align:center I'm supposed to find someone with a higher status, greater influence, 00:07:38.400 --> 00:07:41.840 align:center and more prestige than him to marry out of spite? 00:07:41.840 --> 00:07:44.160 align:center I just want to live my own life. 00:07:44.160 --> 00:07:45.920 align:center Why bother competing with them? 00:07:45.920 --> 00:07:48.120 align:center What do you really want? 00:07:48.800 --> 00:07:51.320 align:center I don't want to get married. 00:07:51.320 --> 00:07:55.640 align:center Besides, you and my uncle are mortal enemies. 00:07:55.640 --> 00:07:57.600 align:center He is him, and you are you. 00:07:57.600 --> 00:07:59.280 align:center These are separate matters. 00:07:59.280 --> 00:08:03.080 align:center For your sake, perhaps I could tolerate him a little longer. 00:08:04.560 --> 00:08:07.120 align:center I'm not acting on a whim. 00:08:07.120 --> 00:08:09.640 align:center I've never been more serious. 00:08:11.640 --> 00:08:13.560 align:center I don't love you, 00:08:14.680 --> 00:08:16.800 align:center so I can't marry you. 00:08:27.760 --> 00:08:29.680 align:center You're lying. 00:08:31.520 --> 00:08:36.720 align:center - I'm not. - That's not what I see in your eyes. 00:08:48.400 --> 00:08:52.480 align:center This is my mother's favorite magnolia tree. 00:09:00.360 --> 00:09:02.360 align:center In the eighth year of Chengping, 00:09:03.240 --> 00:09:05.680 align:center she hanged herself right in front of me. 00:09:07.080 --> 00:09:09.480 align:center My father was having an affair with Wang Yingxue. 00:09:09.480 --> 00:09:15.200 align:center My mother's hopes for love were as fragile as porcelain, 00:09:15.640 --> 00:09:18.080 align:center shattered in an instant. 00:09:18.680 --> 00:09:21.240 align:center My family even tried to use the Seven Grounds for Divorce 00:09:21.240 --> 00:09:24.960 align:center to pin false charges on her to force her to give in. 00:09:29.360 --> 00:09:35.440 align:center I'm terrified of love and marriage. 00:09:37.040 --> 00:09:43.320 align:center Your Grace, I appreciate that you care about me, but... 00:09:43.320 --> 00:09:47.640 align:center No wonder you rely on yourself for everything. 00:09:49.000 --> 00:09:50.960 align:center But I can tell... 00:09:53.640 --> 00:09:56.360 align:center you're still withholding something from me. 00:09:57.240 --> 00:09:58.360 align:center Fine. 00:09:58.360 --> 00:10:00.240 align:center I'll tell you everything. 00:10:00.240 --> 00:10:02.040 align:center I once had a strange dream. 00:10:02.040 --> 00:10:05.280 align:center We were both shot through with an arrow and died together with it. 00:10:05.280 --> 00:10:09.400 align:center If our fates continue to intertwine, I'm afraid... 00:10:10.320 --> 00:10:14.880 align:center That's why you've always been so afraid of me, isn't it? 00:10:15.520 --> 00:10:17.760 align:center I've had strange dreams, too. 00:10:20.440 --> 00:10:22.480 align:center But a dream is just a dream. 00:10:22.480 --> 00:10:25.160 align:center No, it's not just a dream. 00:10:25.160 --> 00:10:28.000 align:center The mole behind my ear is proof. 00:10:43.440 --> 00:10:47.520 align:center But there's no red mole behind your ear. 00:10:51.240 --> 00:10:53.040 align:center No, there is. 00:10:55.400 --> 00:10:57.040 align:center It's really gone. 00:10:57.040 --> 00:11:00.000 align:center I know you've always covered it with powder, 00:11:00.000 --> 00:11:03.680 align:center but now it's really gone. 00:11:09.120 --> 00:11:13.400 align:center If one day, you possess the strength 00:11:13.400 --> 00:11:17.840 align:center to collapse the towering mountains before you, 00:11:17.840 --> 00:11:21.680 align:center the river's course will change. 00:11:22.240 --> 00:11:23.720 align:center Dou Zhao. 00:11:28.160 --> 00:11:30.040 align:center What is this? 00:11:30.040 --> 00:11:31.840 align:center This is the imperial decree. 00:11:33.040 --> 00:11:37.080 align:center Throughout history, countless women have suffered a lifetime of misery 00:11:37.080 --> 00:11:40.280 align:center due to marriages forced upon them by their parents. 00:11:40.280 --> 00:11:43.520 align:center Your attempt to for their right to choose is admirable. 00:11:43.520 --> 00:11:45.440 align:center By my decree, 00:11:45.440 --> 00:11:49.000 align:center Fourth Young Lady's marriage shall not be bound by traditional customs. 00:11:49.000 --> 00:11:51.400 align:center She is free to decide for herself. 00:11:51.400 --> 00:11:52.960 align:center If the wedding has not been completed, 00:11:52.960 --> 00:11:56.600 align:center her engagement with the Marquis of Jining may be annulled. 00:11:57.560 --> 00:12:01.240 align:center If anyone pressures you into marriage again, show them this. 00:12:01.240 --> 00:12:07.280 align:center You have the right to choose, the right to refuse anyone, even your father or uncle. 00:12:07.280 --> 00:12:09.880 align:center No one can force you anymore. 00:12:11.360 --> 00:12:16.320 align:center I do believe the Nine-Layered Purple can thrive on its own. 00:12:17.640 --> 00:12:20.200 align:center But I also believe that 00:12:20.200 --> 00:12:22.600 align:center with someone to lean on, 00:12:22.600 --> 00:12:24.720 align:center it can grow even stronger. 00:12:26.800 --> 00:12:28.640 align:center You don't have to answer me right away. 00:12:28.640 --> 00:12:31.080 align:center Take your time to think it over. 00:12:31.080 --> 00:12:34.400 align:center If you agree to my proposal, five days later, 00:12:34.400 --> 00:12:37.680 align:center tie a red ribbon on this magnolia tree. 00:12:37.680 --> 00:12:40.160 align:center I'll see it from afar. 00:12:40.160 --> 00:12:44.280 align:center If you intend to turn me down, tie a white one. 00:12:45.120 --> 00:12:50.120 align:center And I will never bother you again. 00:12:51.880 --> 00:12:53.480 align:center Goodbye. 00:13:03.240 --> 00:13:06.160 align:center [Marquis of Jining's Residence] 00:13:19.080 --> 00:13:24.200 align:center It's understandable that the newlyweds would wake up a little late after their wedding night. 00:13:30.840 --> 00:13:32.360 align:center Sis— 00:13:32.360 --> 00:13:34.240 align:center What's wrong? 00:13:36.680 --> 00:13:39.200 align:center Come out for a moment. I want to tell you something. 00:13:39.200 --> 00:13:41.320 align:center You can just tell me right here. 00:13:41.320 --> 00:13:44.360 align:center - I... - Go on, tell me. 00:14:00.960 --> 00:14:03.120 align:center How come it's you? 00:14:03.560 --> 00:14:06.560 align:center How dare the Dou family pull such a stunt! 00:14:06.560 --> 00:14:09.080 align:center My elder brother had a bit too much to drink last night. 00:14:09.080 --> 00:14:10.800 align:center He's now resting. 00:14:10.800 --> 00:14:15.320 align:center Madam Wei, if you have any concerns, you can discuss them with me and Yingxue. 00:14:16.200 --> 00:14:20.040 align:center You swapped the brides and deceived us for the dowry. What else is there to talk about? 00:14:20.040 --> 00:14:23.080 align:center We're family now. There's no need to be like this. 00:14:23.080 --> 00:14:27.760 align:center Who's family with her? Is her name written on the marriage agreement? 00:14:27.760 --> 00:14:32.040 align:center That agreement will become evidence of fraud. 00:14:35.560 --> 00:14:37.440 align:center Mother. 00:14:40.160 --> 00:14:44.960 align:center Since the bride swap has already happened, we'll own up to it. 00:14:44.960 --> 00:14:49.240 align:center As the saying goes, sometimes fate works in unexpected ways. 00:14:49.240 --> 00:14:53.200 align:center As long as the children are happy, isn't this act of goodwill 00:14:53.200 --> 00:14:54.960 align:center worth breaking a few old traditions? 00:14:54.960 --> 00:14:56.440 align:center It doesn't harm anyone. 00:14:56.440 --> 00:15:00.080 align:center Madam Wang, you think with your father as the Minister of War 00:15:00.080 --> 00:15:05.200 align:center and Fifth Master Dou backing you, you can rewrite the laws of this dynasty? 00:15:05.200 --> 00:15:09.600 align:center Bride swapping and marriage fraud are punishable by flogging! 00:15:09.600 --> 00:15:12.040 align:center Madam Wei, if you're serious about taking this to court, 00:15:12.040 --> 00:15:17.520 align:center shouldn't you be at the Office of State Affairs right now instead of yelling at us here? 00:15:17.520 --> 00:15:19.160 align:center The wedding has been held. 00:15:19.160 --> 00:15:21.240 align:center If you report us to the authorities now, 00:15:21.240 --> 00:15:26.000 align:center both our families' reputations will be dragged through the mud. 00:15:26.000 --> 00:15:30.040 align:center Just tell us how you want to handle this. 00:15:30.720 --> 00:15:33.040 align:center This marriage is null and void. 00:15:33.040 --> 00:15:38.640 align:center You will return the betrothal gifts, three times their value, and we'll let this slide. 00:15:39.920 --> 00:15:42.360 align:center So, in the end, it's about money. 00:15:42.360 --> 00:15:44.360 align:center But isn't three times the value a bit... 00:15:44.360 --> 00:15:48.760 align:center Even if you're making outrageous demands, that price is absurd. 00:15:48.760 --> 00:15:51.440 align:center Do you think our family's money grows on trees? 00:15:51.440 --> 00:15:53.360 align:center Go ahead and take it to the court, then. 00:15:53.360 --> 00:15:58.280 align:center Did you forget that the Marquis of Jining and my daughter haveconsummated their marriage? 00:15:58.280 --> 00:16:00.880 align:center And you have the nerve to come here making demands. 00:16:01.800 --> 00:16:03.760 align:center If the local authorities can't handle this, 00:16:03.760 --> 00:16:07.520 align:center I'll take it to His and Her Majesties! 00:16:08.320 --> 00:16:10.200 align:center Sister! 00:16:14.880 --> 00:16:19.160 align:center I swear before heaven and earth, the blame for this lies solely with me. 00:16:19.160 --> 00:16:21.520 align:center Ming'er had nothing to do with it. 00:16:21.520 --> 00:16:24.960 align:center Unbelievable. Is this coward really stepping up and taking responsibility? 00:16:24.960 --> 00:16:28.640 align:center I was the one who convinced Ming'er to go through with the bride swap. 00:16:28.640 --> 00:16:31.680 align:center Whatever compensation or punishment is required, I will bear it alone. 00:16:31.680 --> 00:16:34.960 align:center And I'll say the same before His Majesty, 00:16:34.960 --> 00:16:39.800 align:center Nonsense! They're the ones at fault. Why are you taking responsibility for it? 00:16:39.800 --> 00:16:43.680 align:center Now that's the kind of demeanor befitting the Marquis of Jining. 00:16:57.680 --> 00:17:01.360 align:center I promised I'd protect you, and I'll keep my word. 00:17:02.280 --> 00:17:04.600 align:center Ming'er and I love each other. 00:17:04.600 --> 00:17:07.920 align:center I don't need any dowry from your family. 00:17:08.840 --> 00:17:11.400 align:center All I ask is for our families to amend the marriage agreement 00:17:11.400 --> 00:17:14.640 align:center and officially recognize our union. 00:17:17.280 --> 00:17:22.560 align:center Minister Dou, if you really love me, could you carry me 00:17:22.560 --> 00:17:28.000 align:center out of the bridal sedan and spin me around a few times on our wedding day? 00:17:28.000 --> 00:17:29.960 align:center I will. 00:17:34.080 --> 00:17:37.640 align:center At this point, it must be so. 00:17:37.640 --> 00:17:40.120 align:center You... You're being stubborn again! 00:17:40.120 --> 00:17:43.080 align:center Did all your books and lessons teach you nothing? 00:17:43.080 --> 00:17:46.680 align:center People will laugh at you for the rest of your life for marrying a wife like her. 00:17:46.680 --> 00:17:49.960 align:center Let them laugh if they want. It's my life. 00:17:49.960 --> 00:17:53.560 align:center She is my wife, nothing will change that. 00:17:59.200 --> 00:18:02.400 align:center Madam Wei, how do you feel about your own marriage? 00:18:03.160 --> 00:18:05.800 align:center Don't change the subject. 00:18:15.320 --> 00:18:18.080 align:center When I was Ming'er's age, 00:18:18.720 --> 00:18:22.320 align:center I too dreamed of someone who would love 00:18:22.320 --> 00:18:25.640 align:center and protect me for life. 00:18:28.320 --> 00:18:32.560 align:center It didn't happen for us, 00:18:33.720 --> 00:18:38.280 align:center but there's still hope for the children. 00:18:40.960 --> 00:18:46.200 align:center Madam Wei, if you still remember the promise I made during the Dragon Boat Festival, 00:18:46.200 --> 00:18:48.600 align:center please come with me. 00:19:04.080 --> 00:19:06.960 align:center Father, I've wronged Sister. 00:19:06.960 --> 00:19:08.960 align:center I'll go and apologize to her now. 00:19:08.960 --> 00:19:12.120 align:center No, it's my fault. 00:19:12.120 --> 00:19:15.040 align:center I'll go and ask Fourth Young Lady for her forgiveness. 00:19:21.000 --> 00:19:23.840 align:center Fifth Young Lady and Wei Tingyu are coming here. 00:19:23.840 --> 00:19:26.240 align:center Young Lady, it's like he's become a different person. 00:19:26.240 --> 00:19:29.000 align:center He's taking responsibility for once, saying he's coming to apologize to you. 00:19:29.000 --> 00:19:32.520 align:center I don't have time for that right now. Come here and look. 00:19:32.520 --> 00:19:37.000 align:center - Is the red mole behind my ear really completely gone? - Young Lady. 00:19:37.000 --> 00:19:40.440 align:center You've been checking it all morning. Have some water first. 00:19:41.240 --> 00:19:46.160 align:center Oh, by the way, Wang Yingxue took Madam Wei into her room earlier, acting all secretive. 00:19:46.160 --> 00:19:49.240 align:center What could they possibly need to discuss in private? 00:19:49.240 --> 00:19:51.960 align:center Everyone's out for their own gain. 00:19:51.960 --> 00:19:57.440 align:center Right now, there's no better solution than splitting the interests with Wei Tingzhen. 00:20:06.320 --> 00:20:10.160 align:center These are all my loansharking businesses in the capital. 00:20:10.160 --> 00:20:13.360 align:center All the associated government offices are eager to curry favor with my father. 00:20:13.360 --> 00:20:17.680 align:center Adding a little extra interest won't disrupt the cash flow. 00:20:18.360 --> 00:20:22.440 align:center As long as you sign here, half of the profits 00:20:22.440 --> 00:20:28.280 align:center will be sent to your residence every month through various banks. 00:20:28.280 --> 00:20:32.000 align:center Madam, you're straightforward. 00:20:37.080 --> 00:20:41.320 align:center As for the marriage agreement, we'll pick an auspicious time tomorrow. 00:20:41.320 --> 00:20:47.480 align:center I'll have my husband invite a few princes from the Court of the Imperial Clan to witness it. 00:20:47.480 --> 00:20:50.120 align:center That'll silence any gossip. 00:20:50.120 --> 00:20:53.600 align:center Don't worry. She's my sister-in-law now. 00:20:53.600 --> 00:20:56.400 align:center I'll treat her well. 00:20:57.880 --> 00:21:01.000 align:center Thank you, Madam Wei. 00:21:04.720 --> 00:21:09.680 align:center Ming'er, if you don't know what to say, I'll apologize first. 00:21:15.080 --> 00:21:16.760 align:center My Lord. Young Lady Ming. Please leave. 00:21:16.760 --> 00:21:19.400 align:center Fourth Young Lady doesn't want to see anyone. 00:21:24.280 --> 00:21:27.040 align:center Sister, I'm sorry. 00:21:27.040 --> 00:21:32.320 align:center Fourth Young Lady, Ming'er acted out of desperation and broke your heart. 00:21:32.320 --> 00:21:34.720 align:center Please blame it on me instead. 00:21:34.720 --> 00:21:36.320 align:center Broke her heart? 00:21:36.320 --> 00:21:41.120 align:center My Young Lady has Lord Song now. She doesn't have time to care about them. 00:21:41.120 --> 00:21:44.640 align:center My wife and I owe you a great deal. 00:21:44.640 --> 00:21:49.560 align:center If our family can ever be of help to you in the future, just say the word. 00:21:49.560 --> 00:21:55.200 align:center I will see it done to repay your kindness in making our union happen. 00:22:07.160 --> 00:22:12.960 align:center Wei Tingyu is a fickle and shallow man, yet he's now genuinely devoted to Dou Ming. 00:22:12.960 --> 00:22:17.880 align:center Perhaps they really are fated to be together. 00:22:25.200 --> 00:22:29.160 align:center This is a banknote of 5,000 taels. Keep it. 00:22:29.160 --> 00:22:30.640 align:center Father... 00:22:30.640 --> 00:22:34.360 align:center I know that everything that's happened over the years 00:22:34.360 --> 00:22:36.720 align:center can't be fixed with money, 00:22:38.160 --> 00:22:43.320 align:center but I don't know what else I can do for you. 00:22:43.320 --> 00:22:47.200 align:center When you were born, I promised your mother 00:22:47.200 --> 00:22:52.960 align:center I would give you everything and make you happy. 00:22:53.560 --> 00:22:56.440 align:center When you were little, you were always clinging to me. 00:22:56.440 --> 00:23:01.480 align:center Whether I was studying or socializing, you'd hang onto my neck the whole time. 00:23:01.480 --> 00:23:03.640 align:center But... 00:23:03.640 --> 00:23:06.600 align:center Ever since Gu Qiu passed away, 00:23:07.920 --> 00:23:10.920 align:center it feels like you've grown distant. 00:23:12.280 --> 00:23:14.680 align:center Every time I visit the estate... 00:23:14.680 --> 00:23:16.920 align:center - Grandmother. - What is this? 00:23:16.920 --> 00:23:19.240 align:center These are lotus root dumplings that Shougu and I made. 00:23:19.240 --> 00:23:21.800 align:center But they got all mushy as soon as they hit the pot. 00:23:21.800 --> 00:23:25.000 align:center All right, let me try it. 00:23:26.520 --> 00:23:28.440 align:center What do you think? 00:23:28.960 --> 00:23:32.880 align:center This mushy lotus dumpling tastes even better than the proper ones. 00:23:32.880 --> 00:23:36.000 align:center Master, why do you never go inside to see them? 00:23:36.000 --> 00:23:37.520 align:center Sit. 00:23:37.520 --> 00:23:43.080 align:center I thought your lives would be difficult without me. 00:23:43.080 --> 00:23:47.160 align:center But seeing how happy you were, I realized 00:23:47.160 --> 00:23:50.120 align:center I was the one who didn't belong. 00:23:55.240 --> 00:23:59.360 align:center Father, I don't need the money, 00:23:59.360 --> 00:24:02.800 align:center but I do hope you can promise me something. 00:24:03.480 --> 00:24:05.920 align:center From now on, if anyone comes to propose marriage, 00:24:05.920 --> 00:24:08.200 align:center please turn them all away for me. 00:24:08.200 --> 00:24:10.200 align:center Shougu, 00:24:10.880 --> 00:24:13.960 align:center you have a long life ahead of you. 00:24:13.960 --> 00:24:18.960 align:center Don't punish yourself because of my mistakes in the past. 00:24:19.640 --> 00:24:22.520 align:center Marrying the wrong man is the real punishment. 00:24:22.520 --> 00:24:27.640 align:center Besides, I have Grandmother, you, close friends, and my businesses. 00:24:27.640 --> 00:24:29.800 align:center There's so much in this vast world, 00:24:29.800 --> 00:24:34.880 align:center so many fascinating, mysterious things to see and learn. 00:24:34.880 --> 00:24:37.160 align:center That's the life I want. 00:24:37.160 --> 00:24:42.240 align:center It's not that I don't want to marry; I just won't marry the wrong person. 00:24:44.400 --> 00:24:50.080 align:center I promise you. From now on, your marriage will be entirely up to you. 00:24:51.240 --> 00:24:53.160 align:center Thank you, Father. 00:24:54.800 --> 00:24:59.440 align:center There's another thing, it's about Wang Yingxue. 00:25:00.760 --> 00:25:02.680 align:center What has she done now? 00:25:05.160 --> 00:25:07.520 align:center [Miss Wang's Answer, Yimeng Lane Alley] 00:25:07.520 --> 00:25:09.600 align:center [The Moonlit Night Reflects the Snow* (Yingxue)] 00:25:15.080 --> 00:25:16.960 align:center Minister. 00:25:16.960 --> 00:25:20.840 align:center Hand over the household management token to Shougu. 00:25:25.120 --> 00:25:28.160 align:center We just resolved Ming'er's problem, 00:25:28.160 --> 00:25:31.040 align:center and you can't wait to take away my authority? 00:25:36.200 --> 00:25:39.480 align:center Did Wei Tingyu's heartfelt words... 00:25:40.400 --> 00:25:46.000 align:center not remind you of the vows you once made to me? 00:25:49.520 --> 00:25:53.880 align:center The letters and poems you wrote to me, 00:25:53.880 --> 00:25:56.240 align:center I've kept them all. 00:26:01.920 --> 00:26:03.720 align:center Fine. 00:26:04.920 --> 00:26:07.400 align:center Let's talk business then. 00:26:07.400 --> 00:26:11.720 align:center When those noble families failed to pay their taxes, 00:26:11.720 --> 00:26:13.680 align:center tell me, who took care of it for you? 00:26:13.680 --> 00:26:16.600 align:center When you couldn't balance the accounts, 00:26:16.600 --> 00:26:19.520 align:center who went door to door pleading for you? 00:26:19.520 --> 00:26:22.320 align:center It was me, Wang Yingxue! 00:26:22.320 --> 00:26:25.160 align:center So why should I hand over the token to her? 00:26:25.880 --> 00:26:30.040 align:center Do you think the sun wouldn't rise tomorrow without you? 00:26:30.040 --> 00:26:33.640 align:center I can manage just fine without you! 00:26:33.640 --> 00:26:38.440 align:center Madam, your capabilities clearly go beyond just balancing accounts. 00:26:38.440 --> 00:26:40.960 align:center How else did you convince Madam Wei? 00:26:40.960 --> 00:26:45.160 align:center Even Shougu found out. Do you really think you can keep this hidden? 00:26:45.160 --> 00:26:47.600 align:center Loansharking is a grave crime. 00:26:47.600 --> 00:26:50.520 align:center You could get our family killed! 00:26:51.200 --> 00:26:52.800 align:center I didn't. 00:26:52.800 --> 00:26:56.080 align:center I didn't! She's framing me! 00:26:56.080 --> 00:27:00.840 align:center Gao Sheng overheard your conversation with Madam Wei. Don't bother denying it. 00:27:00.840 --> 00:27:04.440 align:center All these years, you made the household accounts look so perfect, 00:27:04.440 --> 00:27:07.000 align:center I really thought you were managing things diligently. 00:27:07.000 --> 00:27:09.960 align:center But now I see the truth. 00:27:09.960 --> 00:27:13.840 align:center Let's go see your father and have him investigate how his own daughter 00:27:13.840 --> 00:27:15.520 align:center has been sabotaging him all these years! 00:27:15.520 --> 00:27:19.600 align:center No! Minister, please, no! I'm sorry! 00:27:19.600 --> 00:27:21.440 align:center I'm sorry! 00:27:21.440 --> 00:27:26.400 align:center You can't tell my father. No, you can't let anyone know! 00:27:26.400 --> 00:27:31.800 align:center All the money I earned over the years has been spent on our family. 00:27:33.960 --> 00:27:36.760 align:center Fifth Brother knows! He knows everything! 00:27:36.760 --> 00:27:39.720 align:center Let's go ask him, Minister. 00:27:40.240 --> 00:27:42.440 align:center You will stay in the side houseand reflect on your mistakes. 00:27:42.440 --> 00:27:44.680 align:center From now on, Shougu will manage the household. 00:27:44.680 --> 00:27:48.280 align:center Not a single dirty coin will ever enter our family again! 00:28:00.840 --> 00:28:01.800 align:center [Dou Residence] 00:28:01.800 --> 00:28:04.680 align:center - Open the door! - Open the door! 00:28:04.680 --> 00:28:06.400 align:center Open the door for us! 00:28:06.400 --> 00:28:08.960 align:center Open it! Open! 00:28:14.040 --> 00:28:18.800 align:center Where are all the geese squawking from early in the morning? 00:28:18.800 --> 00:28:23.280 align:center Please calm down, gentlemen. Please don't push, everyone. 00:28:24.080 --> 00:28:26.680 align:center Calm down. 00:28:28.720 --> 00:28:31.880 align:center No, no, no! I absolutely refuse to accept any betrothal geese. 00:28:31.880 --> 00:28:33.840 align:center Gentlemen, please, you should leave. 00:28:33.840 --> 00:28:36.400 align:center This is a recommendation letter from Prince Qing. 00:28:37.240 --> 00:28:39.240 align:center And I serve under the crown prince. 00:28:39.240 --> 00:28:44.160 align:center Master Dou, you and I value moral philosophy. Such a rare bond. 00:28:44.160 --> 00:28:48.560 align:center I've been widowed for years, and Fourht Young Lady Dou is no longer so young herself. It would be perfect... 00:28:48.560 --> 00:28:51.760 align:center Fourth Young Lady Dou is over 20 years younger than you. 00:28:51.760 --> 00:28:54.920 align:center Master Guo, this doesn't sound like moral philosophy to me, 00:28:54.920 --> 00:28:59.840 align:center it's more like an old tree leaning over fresh blossoms. 00:28:59.840 --> 00:29:01.280 align:center You... 00:29:01.280 --> 00:29:04.160 align:center It's true I don't compare to you, young and ambitious, 00:29:04.160 --> 00:29:07.160 align:center yet unable to take a proper wife and have a house full of illegitimate children. 00:29:07.160 --> 00:29:08.960 align:center - What's that supposed to mean? - Exactly what you think it means. 00:29:08.960 --> 00:29:10.920 align:center - How dare you! - Screw you! 00:29:10.920 --> 00:29:13.440 align:center - Screw you! - Did you just hit me? 00:29:14.240 --> 00:29:16.440 align:center - You're dead meat! - Bring it on! 00:29:16.440 --> 00:29:19.160 align:center Master, Minister Liang is here to see you. 00:29:19.960 --> 00:29:21.320 align:center Invite him in. 00:29:21.320 --> 00:29:23.520 align:center Gentlemen, something has come up. 00:29:23.520 --> 00:29:26.120 align:center Minister Liang must have important matters to discuss. 00:29:26.120 --> 00:29:28.360 align:center You'll have to excuse me. 00:29:28.360 --> 00:29:30.880 align:center Minister Dou, my letter! 00:29:30.880 --> 00:29:32.880 align:center This is all your fault! 00:29:33.360 --> 00:29:34.520 align:center Minister Liang. 00:29:34.520 --> 00:29:39.520 align:center Shi Ying, my fourth son is just the age to start discussing marriage prospects. 00:29:39.520 --> 00:29:41.360 align:center You... 00:29:44.280 --> 00:29:46.880 align:center Oh, dear! I think my migraine is acting up. 00:29:46.880 --> 00:29:50.800 align:center Excuse me, I must take my leave! 00:29:57.160 --> 00:29:59.080 align:center Come. 00:30:01.640 --> 00:30:03.800 align:center Bear with me. 00:30:04.640 --> 00:30:07.680 align:center I'm fine. It doesn't hurt. 00:30:07.680 --> 00:30:09.640 align:center I'm much better now. 00:30:11.400 --> 00:30:14.480 align:center Master, what should we do with the geese in the courtyard? 00:30:14.480 --> 00:30:16.080 align:center Throw them out. 00:30:16.080 --> 00:30:19.440 align:center Just the sight of those beady eyes and flapping wings gives me a headache. 00:30:19.440 --> 00:30:22.640 align:center Tossing them out would be harsh. 00:30:23.840 --> 00:30:26.160 align:center Return them quietly at night. 00:30:26.160 --> 00:30:28.040 align:center Yes, Young Lady. 00:30:29.880 --> 00:30:32.840 align:center After the scandal with the bride swap, 00:30:32.840 --> 00:30:36.160 align:center they're taking advantage of our family's misfortune. 00:30:36.160 --> 00:30:38.080 align:center Why should we care about saving their pride? 00:30:38.080 --> 00:30:42.760 align:center They are scoundrels. Why get upset over them? 00:30:43.520 --> 00:30:48.240 align:center I actually made you some goose soup to help you cool down, 00:30:48.240 --> 00:30:51.960 align:center but then I realized a goose is also sharp-beaked and winged. 00:30:51.960 --> 00:30:54.480 align:center I'll just ask the kitchen to prepare something else instead. 00:30:54.480 --> 00:30:59.080 align:center No, keep the soup. If you made it, it'll work. 00:31:11.200 --> 00:31:13.960 align:center - Did you burn yourself? - No, I'm fine. 00:31:13.960 --> 00:31:16.280 align:center It's really good. 00:31:21.240 --> 00:31:23.240 align:center Don't worry, 00:31:24.200 --> 00:31:28.160 align:center even if they send a hundred more geese, I'll send them all back. 00:31:28.760 --> 00:31:30.960 align:center Slow down. 00:31:35.320 --> 00:31:40.040 align:center Master, the Lord of Haichang is here to propose marriage. 00:31:40.760 --> 00:31:42.880 align:center Lord of Haichang? 00:31:46.600 --> 00:31:50.120 align:center Isn't he the one who's infamous for visiting every brothel in the capital? 00:31:50.120 --> 00:31:51.560 align:center Help! 00:31:51.560 --> 00:31:52.840 align:center - Stop right there! You're dead! - He's trying to kill me! 00:31:52.840 --> 00:31:54.240 align:center - You're dead! - Master! Master! 00:31:54.240 --> 00:31:55.640 align:center How dare you! 00:31:55.640 --> 00:31:58.600 align:center Master! Please calm down, Master! 00:31:58.600 --> 00:32:00.040 align:center - Calm down... - Move! 00:32:00.040 --> 00:32:02.280 align:center You rascal! The nerve of you to come here to propose! 00:32:02.280 --> 00:32:03.800 align:center Do you take my family for a brothel? 00:32:03.800 --> 00:32:06.120 align:center Seventh Master Dou, why are you so mad? 00:32:06.120 --> 00:32:09.880 align:center No one wants to marry Fourth Young Lady now. I'm offering to marry her out of kindness. 00:32:09.880 --> 00:32:12.040 align:center Shameless brat! I'm going to kill you! 00:32:12.040 --> 00:32:13.320 align:center - Help! - What's all this commotion? 00:32:13.320 --> 00:32:16.040 align:center - Stop running! - Please calm down, Master! 00:32:16.040 --> 00:32:17.920 align:center Seventh Master Dou is trying to kill me! 00:32:17.920 --> 00:32:19.520 align:center Stop right there! 00:32:19.520 --> 00:32:22.720 align:center - Master... - Help! 00:32:22.720 --> 00:32:25.200 align:center - Help him up! - Master! 00:32:25.200 --> 00:32:28.120 align:center You got carried away. You shouldn't have laid hands on him. 00:32:28.120 --> 00:32:30.400 align:center Lord of Haichang's family have been nobles for generations. 00:32:30.400 --> 00:32:31.920 align:center You can't just beat him up. 00:32:31.920 --> 00:32:35.360 align:center Those shameless fools think they can marry Shougu? 00:32:35.360 --> 00:32:37.360 align:center They deserve to be thrown out of the house. 00:32:37.360 --> 00:32:39.240 align:center You... 00:32:39.240 --> 00:32:42.000 align:center I'm sorry to have caused you trouble. 00:32:42.000 --> 00:32:43.720 align:center You think breaking off the engagement means freedom? 00:32:43.720 --> 00:32:47.280 align:center At least a marriage arranged by the family can ensure your safety. 00:32:47.280 --> 00:32:51.520 align:center If outsiders start scheming against you, you'll see how dangerous it really is. 00:32:52.280 --> 00:32:55.880 align:center Forget it. You've been wanting to see your grandmother, right? 00:32:55.880 --> 00:32:58.040 align:center Why don't you return to the estate and lay low for now? 00:32:58.040 --> 00:33:01.880 align:center It'll give us some peace and quiet. 00:33:01.880 --> 00:33:03.560 align:center Yes, Uncle. 00:33:04.160 --> 00:33:07.480 align:center Those lords are just a bunch of bottom-feeding scum! 00:33:07.480 --> 00:33:11.400 align:center Even Wei Tingyu was better than them. Who in the Zhending Market doesn't know my Sister Zhao? 00:33:11.400 --> 00:33:15.760 align:center How dare they bully you! I'll gather my men and gut that lecherous lord! 00:33:17.680 --> 00:33:21.600 align:center Your uncle is a Grand Secretariat minister now, 00:33:21.600 --> 00:33:25.120 align:center yet he still has to send you away to clean up the mess. 00:33:25.680 --> 00:33:30.480 align:center Sending me away is perfect. Better yet, don't ever call me back. 00:33:31.600 --> 00:33:36.640 align:center Times have changed. The Dou family is now a rising star in the court. 00:33:36.640 --> 00:33:41.600 align:center Your uncle might very well be the next Grand Secretary. 00:33:41.600 --> 00:33:46.600 align:center Those he used to curry favor with are now his equals, 00:33:46.600 --> 00:33:50.560 align:center or even trying to curry favor with him. 00:33:50.560 --> 00:33:53.280 align:center With Uncle holding power, Father managing the money, 00:33:53.280 --> 00:33:55.840 align:center and the bride swap scandal, 00:33:55.840 --> 00:34:00.040 align:center I'm practically easy prey in the eyes of outsiders. 00:34:01.360 --> 00:34:05.080 align:center Shiying finally showed some backbone this time. 00:34:05.080 --> 00:34:09.600 align:center But this isn't just a matter of your marriage, 00:34:09.600 --> 00:34:15.760 align:center it's a question of whether the Dou family sides with the crown prince or Prince Qing. 00:34:17.640 --> 00:34:22.760 align:center Everyone at court is watching to see where the Dou family stands. 00:34:22.760 --> 00:34:28.360 align:center Perhaps even His Majesty is waiting to see where the Dou family's loyalties lie. 00:34:28.360 --> 00:34:30.600 align:center Then don't pick either of them. 00:34:31.680 --> 00:34:33.800 align:center Stepping back to observe isn't a bad idea. 00:34:33.800 --> 00:34:38.720 align:center Only by seeing the full picture can you plan your next move. 00:34:38.720 --> 00:34:41.480 align:center You're talking about marriage like it's a military strategy. 00:34:41.480 --> 00:34:44.600 align:center If His Majesty really has this much time on his hands, why not stage another bride swap? 00:34:44.600 --> 00:34:47.000 align:center I'll take Shougu's place this time. 00:34:48.640 --> 00:34:51.600 align:center Grandmother, these raisins are so sweet. 00:34:51.600 --> 00:34:53.520 align:center Try some. 00:34:56.840 --> 00:35:00.280 align:center - Sweet, right? - Grandmother is healthy and happy now. 00:35:00.280 --> 00:35:01.200 align:center Try it. 00:35:01.200 --> 00:35:04.520 align:center Everything seems to be going in a better direction. 00:35:17.480 --> 00:35:20.640 align:center Young Ladies. Old Madam. Please enjoy some tofu pudding. 00:35:20.640 --> 00:35:22.600 align:center Tofu pudding? 00:35:38.240 --> 00:35:41.880 align:center It tastes like Lin Restaurant's. And it's still warm. 00:35:44.200 --> 00:35:47.960 align:center Lin Restaurant? Isn't that shop in the capital? 00:35:47.960 --> 00:35:49.680 align:center How did you get these? 00:35:49.680 --> 00:35:52.080 align:center Lu Ming brought them over. 00:35:55.400 --> 00:35:57.720 align:center [Tea] 00:36:11.280 --> 00:36:14.120 align:center Why are we doing this tofu pudding training every day? Why so many questions? 00:36:14.120 --> 00:36:16.160 align:center His Lordship said we must master our riding skills. 00:36:16.160 --> 00:36:19.400 align:center To travel a thousand miles without breaking the tofu pudding. The point is to strengthen our core. 00:36:19.400 --> 00:36:21.320 align:center - Yes, sir! - Yes, sir! 00:36:21.320 --> 00:36:25.640 align:center Your Grace, are we going to eat the unbroken tofu pudding ourselves? 00:36:25.640 --> 00:36:28.720 align:center Dream on. You eat the broken ones. 00:36:28.720 --> 00:36:31.520 align:center Send the unbroken ones to the estate. 00:36:32.080 --> 00:36:34.800 align:center Impressive. Two birds with one stone! 00:36:34.800 --> 00:36:39.520 align:center If Lu Ming brought them, that means they're from Lord Song. 00:36:40.000 --> 00:36:42.480 align:center - Sweet, huh? - Mine's savory. 00:36:42.480 --> 00:36:44.160 align:center I'm sure even savory tofu pudding taste sweet now. 00:36:44.160 --> 00:36:45.920 align:center Just eat, will you? 00:36:45.920 --> 00:36:50.360 align:center Even if it's savory in your mouth, it's sweet in your heart. 00:37:18.240 --> 00:37:22.560 align:center What flower is this? You seem to treasure it greatly. 00:37:22.560 --> 00:37:24.720 align:center I do believe it can thrive on its own. 00:37:24.720 --> 00:37:29.320 align:center But I also believe that with someone to lean on, 00:37:29.320 --> 00:37:31.800 align:center it can grow even stronger. 00:37:37.360 --> 00:37:41.760 align:center Shougu. Are you ending the flowers all by yourself, huh? 00:37:41.760 --> 00:37:43.720 align:center Grandmother. 00:37:49.880 --> 00:37:51.800 align:center Shougu, 00:37:53.120 --> 00:37:57.760 align:center when I was wandering around this courtyard alone, 00:37:57.760 --> 00:38:02.160 align:center I'd also find myself thinking about the one who played that melody that night. 00:38:02.160 --> 00:38:06.120 align:center Grandmother, what are you talking about? 00:38:06.120 --> 00:38:10.080 align:center I'm talking about the person on your mind right now. 00:38:10.680 --> 00:38:12.880 align:center Tell me honestly. 00:38:13.720 --> 00:38:18.200 align:center When Song Mo gave you that imperial decree, what were you thinking? 00:38:18.200 --> 00:38:21.480 align:center How did you know Song Mo gave me an imperial decree? 00:38:21.480 --> 00:38:26.320 align:center Did you think living in the manor made me deaf and blind? 00:38:26.320 --> 00:38:29.800 align:center I have my eyes and ears in the Dou Residence. 00:38:29.800 --> 00:38:31.520 align:center Who are they? 00:38:31.520 --> 00:38:33.760 align:center Don't change the subject. 00:38:33.760 --> 00:38:37.000 align:center Just tell me what you thought. 00:38:39.760 --> 00:38:45.600 align:center When I first heard him say that, I was shocked. 00:38:45.600 --> 00:38:48.760 align:center Then, I found it utterly unbelievable. 00:38:48.760 --> 00:38:53.640 align:center We were practically strangers, yet he's done so much for me. 00:38:53.640 --> 00:38:56.560 align:center I don't know how to repay him. 00:38:58.680 --> 00:39:02.800 align:center You see, he didn't ask His Majesty 00:39:02.800 --> 00:39:07.200 align:center for a decree for himself, he asked for one for you. 00:39:07.200 --> 00:39:09.720 align:center He could've asked His Majesty to grant him your hand in marriage, 00:39:09.720 --> 00:39:14.600 align:center but instead, he only asked for your freedom to choose. 00:39:14.600 --> 00:39:18.800 align:center That shows just how genuinely he cares for you. 00:39:19.320 --> 00:39:25.000 align:center With someone like him protecting you, I can finally feel at ease. 00:39:31.200 --> 00:39:33.000 align:center [Qianqing Palace] (Palace of Heavenly Purity) 00:39:33.000 --> 00:39:38.080 align:center A simple matter of marriage, yet it's caused such a scandal across the entire capital. 00:39:38.080 --> 00:39:41.160 align:center I've granted her an imperial decree. 00:39:41.160 --> 00:39:46.240 align:center Are you telling me there isn't a single man in all the land worthy of her? 00:39:46.920 --> 00:39:52.640 align:center Your Majesty, I have promised my daughter I will not interfere in her choice of a husband. 00:39:54.400 --> 00:39:57.840 align:center Fine. Take your time to decide. 00:39:57.840 --> 00:40:00.360 align:center Don't bother coming back to your duties until you pick someone suitable. 00:40:00.360 --> 00:40:03.040 align:center Thank you, Your Majesty. 00:40:10.240 --> 00:40:12.560 align:center Come and have a look! 00:40:12.560 --> 00:40:15.680 align:center Fresh veggies! Fresh veggies for sale! 00:40:52.280 --> 00:40:55.800 align:center Lord Dou, are you all right? 00:41:04.080 --> 00:41:07.440 align:center This is strange. He's even escorting me home? 00:41:07.440 --> 00:41:09.680 align:center The fearsome man has suddenly turned nice. 00:41:09.680 --> 00:41:12.320 align:center What on earth is he up to? 00:41:23.160 --> 00:41:26.480 align:center This is a disaster. I used to rebuke the Dou family for scheming, 00:41:26.480 --> 00:41:29.280 align:center and now I'm the one with an agenda. 00:41:30.120 --> 00:41:33.240 align:center How am I ever going to change his impression of me? 00:41:47.800 --> 00:41:50.560 align:center Looks like the fireworks factory on the outskirts of the city exploded. 00:41:50.560 --> 00:41:52.560 align:center - Song Mo! - Fourth Young Lady! 00:41:53.080 --> 00:41:56.840 align:center Song Mo, I like you. But I'm even more afraid of losing you. 00:41:56.840 --> 00:41:59.760 align:center If you fear the Seven Grounds for Divorce, I'll write you Seven Promises instead. 00:41:59.760 --> 00:42:04.120 align:center I'll respect any decision you make and protect you.