WEBVTT 00:00:13.960 --> 00:00:17.600 align:center That tree hasn't flowered or grown leaves in decades. 00:00:17.600 --> 00:00:19.320 align:center There are no fallen leaves to sweep. 00:00:19.320 --> 00:00:22.600 align:center Why bother sweeping the floor every day? 00:00:23.280 --> 00:00:25.840 align:center Master says sweeping is a form of cultivation. 00:00:25.840 --> 00:00:29.840 align:center Whether there are leaves or not, it must be done daily. 00:00:29.840 --> 00:00:31.880 align:center Stubborn mule. 00:00:31.880 --> 00:00:36.520 align:center The abbot wanted you to cleanse your mind, not a patch of ground. 00:00:36.520 --> 00:00:38.080 align:center It's raining. 00:00:38.080 --> 00:00:41.520 align:center Come sit with me, have some tea, and take a break. 00:00:49.480 --> 00:00:53.080 align:center The tree is flowering. Look! 00:01:07.040 --> 00:01:08.960 align:center You were born emotionally detached, 00:01:08.960 --> 00:01:10.840 align:center with little understanding of feelings, 00:01:10.840 --> 00:01:12.760 align:center much like this withered tree. 00:01:12.760 --> 00:01:16.000 align:center Alive, yet without flowers or leaves. 00:01:16.000 --> 00:01:19.920 align:center This withered tree neither flowers nor grows leaves. 00:01:19.920 --> 00:01:22.320 align:center It's dark and unsightly, 00:01:22.320 --> 00:01:25.040 align:center completely out of place in this elegant courtyard. 00:01:25.040 --> 00:01:27.720 align:center Why don't you dig it up and throw it out? 00:01:29.560 --> 00:01:33.480 align:center Everything exists for a reason. 00:01:33.480 --> 00:01:36.000 align:center When you've grown 00:01:36.000 --> 00:01:38.320 align:center and experienced the complexities of the mortal world, 00:01:38.320 --> 00:01:43.360 align:center you'll understand that even a withered tree can bloom again. 00:01:45.040 --> 00:01:48.200 align:center If I'll understand when I grow up, 00:01:48.200 --> 00:01:52.040 align:center why did my father send me here? 00:01:53.480 --> 00:01:56.400 align:center Everyone has their own karmic path. 00:01:56.400 --> 00:02:00.320 align:center Being emotionally detached might be seen as a burden in the mortal world, 00:02:00.320 --> 00:02:03.880 align:center but in the pure land of Buddhism, it's a blessing. 00:02:03.880 --> 00:02:05.680 align:center Since you are fated to walk this path, 00:02:05.680 --> 00:02:10.160 align:center I will give you the Dharma name "Yuantong." 00:02:48.840 --> 00:02:52.160 align:center This is strange. He's even escorting me home? 00:02:52.160 --> 00:02:54.360 align:center The fearsome man has suddenly turned nice. 00:02:54.360 --> 00:02:56.720 align:center What on earth is he up to? 00:03:07.800 --> 00:03:11.160 align:center This is a disaster. I used to rebuke the Dou family for scheming, 00:03:11.160 --> 00:03:13.880 align:center and now I'm the one with an agenda. 00:03:14.760 --> 00:03:17.520 align:center How am I ever going to change his impression of me? 00:03:17.520 --> 00:03:20.480 align:center [Dou Residence] 00:03:26.160 --> 00:03:32.280 align:center Thank you for saving me, and for the trouble of escorting me home. 00:03:32.280 --> 00:03:34.960 align:center I might have acted too harshly during the Dragon Boat Festival. 00:03:34.960 --> 00:03:38.720 align:center Consider this an apology. I hope you'll forgive me. 00:03:39.800 --> 00:03:41.400 align:center Goodbye. 00:03:42.920 --> 00:03:45.880 align:center You're not here to propose as well, are you? 00:03:47.800 --> 00:03:50.320 align:center No, I was... 00:03:50.320 --> 00:03:53.040 align:center on duty today. I just happened to pass by. 00:03:53.040 --> 00:03:55.480 align:center But your spooked horse couldn't have been an accident. 00:03:55.480 --> 00:03:57.320 align:center Firecrackers don't go off on their own. 00:03:57.320 --> 00:03:59.160 align:center I've sent my men to look into it. 00:03:59.160 --> 00:04:02.440 align:center Lord Dou, you must have offended quite a few people when turning down 00:04:02.440 --> 00:04:04.480 align:center suitors for Fourth Young Lady. 00:04:05.560 --> 00:04:08.320 align:center A man without sin, but with a treasure, invites envy. 00:04:08.320 --> 00:04:10.560 align:center A jade of great value, if surrendered too easily 00:04:10.560 --> 00:04:12.960 align:center like in the tale of the Spring and Autumn Annals' Yu Shu, 00:04:12.960 --> 00:04:14.440 align:center it'll only end up unappreciated. 00:04:14.440 --> 00:04:17.360 align:center Shougu is far more precious than any jade. 00:04:17.360 --> 00:04:21.560 align:center I'd rather resign than let her marry those scoundrels. 00:04:21.560 --> 00:04:23.680 align:center Her father may seem soft, 00:04:23.680 --> 00:04:26.440 align:center but when it comes to important matters, he does show some backbone. 00:04:27.240 --> 00:04:30.080 align:center Do you like the Spring and Autumn Annals as well? 00:04:30.800 --> 00:04:32.200 align:center I read it occasionally. 00:04:32.200 --> 00:04:34.200 align:center The subtle wisdom and profound lessons in it 00:04:34.200 --> 00:04:36.120 align:center reveal something new with every reading. 00:04:36.120 --> 00:04:39.720 align:center We must discuss it someday when there's a chance. 00:04:39.720 --> 00:04:41.120 align:center I'd be honored. 00:04:41.120 --> 00:04:42.920 align:center No need to walk me in. 00:04:47.480 --> 00:04:50.000 align:center Lu Ming, buy me a copy of the Spring and Autumn Annals, 00:04:50.000 --> 00:04:51.960 align:center the latest annotated edition. 00:04:51.960 --> 00:04:54.240 align:center My Lord, didn't you have a photographic memory? 00:04:54.240 --> 00:04:56.480 align:center You'd read books once and then donate them to the charity house. 00:04:56.480 --> 00:05:00.560 align:center Did I say I was going to read it? It's for display. 00:05:01.760 --> 00:05:05.680 align:center What you're reading isn't history, it's the art of romance. 00:05:06.400 --> 00:05:08.800 align:center My Lord, we've caught the man responsible for spooking the horse. 00:05:08.800 --> 00:05:10.440 align:center He's a servant of the Lord of Haichang. 00:05:10.440 --> 00:05:11.960 align:center But he's tight-lipped and refuses to talk. 00:05:11.960 --> 00:05:13.280 align:center It's obvious. 00:05:13.280 --> 00:05:16.160 align:center His master must've been furious after his proposal was rejected. 00:05:16.160 --> 00:05:19.080 align:center Still, the firecracker was unusually large, 00:05:19.080 --> 00:05:21.760 align:center almost too big for standard fireworks. 00:05:21.760 --> 00:05:25.200 align:center Someone might be hoarding gunpowder. Should we look into it? 00:05:28.880 --> 00:05:32.200 align:center Good idea. It's the perfect excuse to teach the Lord of Haichang a lesson. 00:05:32.200 --> 00:05:34.720 align:center [Trees in Spring and Clouds during Sunset] 00:05:39.680 --> 00:05:43.000 align:center If anyone pressures you into marriage again, show them this. 00:05:43.000 --> 00:05:44.600 align:center You have the right to choose, 00:05:44.600 --> 00:05:46.960 align:center the right to refuse anyone, 00:05:46.960 --> 00:05:49.600 align:center even your father or uncle. 00:05:49.600 --> 00:05:52.200 align:center No one can force you anymore. 00:05:52.200 --> 00:05:55.000 align:center He could've asked His Majesty to grant him your hand in marriage, 00:05:55.000 --> 00:05:59.840 align:center but instead, he only asked for your freedom to choose. 00:05:59.840 --> 00:06:03.320 align:center That shows just how genuinely he cares for you. 00:06:03.320 --> 00:06:06.560 align:center If you agree to my proposal, five days later, 00:06:06.560 --> 00:06:09.680 align:center tie a red ribbon on this magnolia tree. 00:06:09.680 --> 00:06:11.560 align:center I'll see it from afar. 00:06:11.560 --> 00:06:15.400 align:center If you intend to turn me down, tie a white one. 00:06:16.440 --> 00:06:20.120 align:center And I will never bother you again. 00:06:25.040 --> 00:06:26.640 align:center Little dreamer. 00:06:27.760 --> 00:06:30.600 align:center Ji Jianming? What are you doing here? 00:06:30.600 --> 00:06:31.840 align:center I told you, didn't I? 00:06:31.840 --> 00:06:34.800 align:center After all that drama, they still ended up married. 00:06:34.800 --> 00:06:38.200 align:center You can't hide in Zhending forever. 00:06:38.840 --> 00:06:42.880 align:center This situation could either blow over or become a major problem 00:06:42.880 --> 00:06:45.840 align:center for the Dou family if no one smart steps in to fix it. 00:06:45.840 --> 00:06:48.000 align:center Want to hear my plan? 00:06:48.000 --> 00:06:51.000 align:center If it's another one of your selfish schemes, 00:06:51.000 --> 00:06:55.080 align:center This one isn't selfish, it's selfless. 00:06:55.080 --> 00:06:58.120 align:center Let's just sleep together and get married. 00:07:00.000 --> 00:07:02.040 align:center Ji Jianming! 00:07:02.040 --> 00:07:07.800 align:center We're just platonic soulmates, who on earth wants to sleep with you! 00:07:07.800 --> 00:07:10.960 align:center I heard that, you just said we're soulmates. 00:07:10.960 --> 00:07:15.000 align:center So don't you dare talk about going our separate ways ever again. 00:07:16.360 --> 00:07:18.040 align:center Childish. 00:07:28.560 --> 00:07:29.760 align:center It's fixed? 00:07:29.760 --> 00:07:31.640 align:center Western gadgets aren't easy to repair. 00:07:31.640 --> 00:07:33.280 align:center It probably costs more than buying a new one. 00:07:33.280 --> 00:07:35.560 align:center It did, three months of my salary, in fact. 00:07:35.560 --> 00:07:38.080 align:center Consider it a symbol of us making up. 00:07:40.720 --> 00:07:42.800 align:center Be careful not to damage it again. 00:07:42.800 --> 00:07:45.960 align:center Oh, and your father said not to come back no matter what happens, 00:07:45.960 --> 00:07:48.040 align:center he'll take care of everything. 00:07:50.080 --> 00:07:55.120 align:center No matter which side we choose, we'll offend the other. 00:07:55.720 --> 00:07:57.920 align:center If I follow my father's approach and stay neutral, 00:07:57.920 --> 00:08:01.920 align:center it'll be seen as an insult to the imperial family and offend His Majesty. 00:08:01.920 --> 00:08:06.240 align:center My father has a scholar's temperament, idealistic and inflexible. 00:08:06.240 --> 00:08:08.200 align:center He won't be able to handle this. 00:08:08.200 --> 00:08:12.040 align:center But this must never fall into my uncle's hands. 00:08:12.040 --> 00:08:14.880 align:center You're worried that Fifth Uncle would use your marriage 00:08:14.880 --> 00:08:18.840 align:center to drag the Dou family into the throne succession struggle? 00:08:21.320 --> 00:08:22.720 align:center Court politics are treacherous. 00:08:22.720 --> 00:08:27.160 align:center How many have bled and died for power and status? 00:08:27.160 --> 00:08:31.840 align:center All I want is a life of peace, happiness, and freedom. 00:08:47.680 --> 00:08:49.640 align:center Teach me how to read the stars. 00:08:52.760 --> 00:08:55.720 align:center You're someone with a unique destiny, able to grasp the workings of fate. 00:08:55.720 --> 00:08:56.920 align:center Why do you need to read the stars? 00:08:56.920 --> 00:09:01.320 align:center Because the road ahead feels completely dark. I can't see anything. 00:09:02.320 --> 00:09:04.680 align:center Why cling to worldly troubles? 00:09:04.680 --> 00:09:08.200 align:center Roam the land, sail the seas, how much freer would life be? 00:09:11.040 --> 00:09:15.240 align:center Do you remember anything from your previous life? 00:09:16.720 --> 00:09:18.000 align:center Who could possibly remember that? 00:09:18.000 --> 00:09:20.720 align:center Even when I read the stars, I can only see the present. 00:09:20.720 --> 00:09:22.840 align:center I'm no all-knowing sage. 00:09:25.400 --> 00:09:28.680 align:center Is everything in life predetermined? 00:09:29.560 --> 00:09:34.280 align:center If something is meant to happen, does it always come to pass? 00:09:36.080 --> 00:09:37.880 align:center Have you heard of "stars shift, fortunes change"? 00:09:37.880 --> 00:09:40.080 align:center The constellations change, and so do people. 00:09:40.080 --> 00:09:43.320 align:center If everything were set in stone, why would you need to worry? 00:09:43.320 --> 00:09:47.000 align:center Life is exciting because of its uncertainties. 00:09:56.440 --> 00:09:58.600 align:center [Zhaowen Bookstore] 00:10:00.920 --> 00:10:03.320 align:center Welcome back, Young Lady. 00:10:05.200 --> 00:10:07.240 align:center What has Song Mo been up to lately? 00:10:07.240 --> 00:10:12.120 align:center Song Mo is just doing his usual duties. 00:10:12.120 --> 00:10:15.000 align:center Oh, and there's suspicion that the Lord of Haichang has been illegally 00:10:15.000 --> 00:10:17.120 align:center manufacturing gunpowder and firecrackers. 00:10:17.120 --> 00:10:19.560 align:center Song Mo is investigating the case. 00:10:19.560 --> 00:10:21.200 align:center Unbelievable! 00:10:21.200 --> 00:10:24.880 align:center He's still working and investigating cases? 00:10:24.880 --> 00:10:26.080 align:center At a time like this? 00:10:26.080 --> 00:10:28.840 align:center How does he even have the mind to focus on that? 00:10:28.840 --> 00:10:30.320 align:center Is there something wrong with that? 00:10:30.320 --> 00:10:31.800 align:center Nothing at all. 00:10:31.800 --> 00:10:35.000 align:center Let him do his duty, and I'll do mine. 00:10:35.840 --> 00:10:40.360 align:center Manager Zhao, show me the newest gilded stationery! 00:10:40.840 --> 00:10:42.840 align:center His Grace is an imperial guard. 00:10:42.840 --> 00:10:46.080 align:center What's wrong with him doing his duty? 00:10:48.520 --> 00:10:49.960 align:center Higher. 00:10:49.960 --> 00:10:51.560 align:center A little higher. 00:10:51.560 --> 00:10:53.720 align:center Why does it have to be white? 00:10:53.720 --> 00:10:55.440 align:center Fifth Master just sent you to the estate. 00:10:55.440 --> 00:10:59.040 align:center What if you are caught sneaking back like this? 00:10:59.040 --> 00:11:00.320 align:center Higher. 00:11:00.320 --> 00:11:02.000 align:center We should go back, Young Lady. 00:11:02.000 --> 00:11:05.520 align:center Su Xin, take down that white kite. 00:11:05.520 --> 00:11:07.520 align:center Yes, Young Lady. 00:11:07.520 --> 00:11:09.280 align:center I'll do it. 00:11:09.280 --> 00:11:11.280 align:center How did you get into this courtyard? 00:11:11.280 --> 00:11:14.320 align:center The gatekeeper said we could come in to fetch our kite. 00:11:14.320 --> 00:11:16.760 align:center Don't play near this tree again, understood? 00:11:16.760 --> 00:11:18.680 align:center Go now. 00:11:26.080 --> 00:11:29.120 align:center Su Xin, take down the white tail as well. 00:11:29.120 --> 00:11:30.880 align:center - Quickly. - Yes, Young Lady. 00:11:35.720 --> 00:11:38.880 align:center The firecracker factory on the outskirts is connected to the Lord of Haichang. 00:11:38.880 --> 00:11:43.920 align:center He's been colluding with men from the Shenji Battalion in the eastern suburbs. 00:11:43.920 --> 00:11:46.160 align:center The Lord of Haichang is one of Prince Qing's men. 00:11:46.160 --> 00:11:49.160 align:center If this gunpowder is linked to Prince Qing, 00:11:49.160 --> 00:11:52.880 align:center does that mean Prince Qing is also colluding with the Shenji Battalion? 00:11:52.880 --> 00:11:55.040 align:center Then this isn't just about the Lord of Haichang being bitter 00:11:55.040 --> 00:11:57.840 align:center over Seventh Master Dou rejecting his marriage proposal. 00:11:58.840 --> 00:12:00.520 align:center Your Grace! 00:12:01.720 --> 00:12:04.320 align:center Your Grace, I caught someone following us. 00:12:04.320 --> 00:12:05.960 align:center Worried it might be one of Lord of Haichang's men, 00:12:05.960 --> 00:12:08.080 align:center I had him captured and interrogated under duress. 00:12:08.080 --> 00:12:09.920 align:center And then... 00:12:09.920 --> 00:12:12.800 align:center And then what? Speak up! 00:12:12.800 --> 00:12:14.280 align:center He confessed. 00:12:14.280 --> 00:12:18.360 align:center He said he works for Chen Qushui. 00:12:19.040 --> 00:12:22.560 align:center Chen Qushui's man was following His Grace? 00:12:22.560 --> 00:12:26.840 align:center But Chen Qushui has got nothing to do with the Lord of Haichang. 00:12:26.840 --> 00:12:29.640 align:center If he's Chen Qushui's man, 00:12:29.640 --> 00:12:31.960 align:center that means he works for Dou Zhao. 00:12:33.640 --> 00:12:36.840 align:center Dou Zhao actually sent someone to follow me. 00:12:38.560 --> 00:12:40.000 align:center And you beat him up! 00:12:40.000 --> 00:12:42.160 align:center How else was I supposed to find out who he worked for? 00:12:42.160 --> 00:12:47.200 align:center But don't worry, he's no tough guy, he confessed almost instantly. 00:12:47.200 --> 00:12:51.160 align:center And the beating? It wasn't... 00:12:51.160 --> 00:12:52.840 align:center that harsh. 00:12:55.680 --> 00:12:58.000 align:center What should I do now? 00:12:59.160 --> 00:13:02.160 align:center I couldn't take the beating, so I confessed. 00:13:02.160 --> 00:13:04.480 align:center Then, His Grace personally untied me 00:13:04.480 --> 00:13:09.000 align:center and even gave me a gold ingot before letting me go. 00:13:09.000 --> 00:13:11.320 align:center Did His Grace say anything? 00:13:11.320 --> 00:13:16.200 align:center His Grace asked me to pass along his regards to you. 00:13:17.560 --> 00:13:20.280 align:center I've never seen so much money in my life. 00:13:20.280 --> 00:13:21.440 align:center I didn't dare spend it. 00:13:21.440 --> 00:13:24.520 align:center I thought I should bring it back to you. 00:13:24.520 --> 00:13:25.680 align:center You've been through enough. 00:13:25.680 --> 00:13:28.480 align:center Consider it your compensation for medical expenses. 00:13:28.480 --> 00:13:30.240 align:center Keep it. 00:13:32.640 --> 00:13:35.280 align:center Thank you, Fourth Young Lady! 00:13:39.400 --> 00:13:42.760 align:center Fourth Young Lady, I sent the wrong man for the job. 00:13:42.760 --> 00:13:46.000 align:center Please punish me. 00:13:46.000 --> 00:13:48.400 align:center I'm the one who asked you to send someone to follow him. 00:13:48.400 --> 00:13:50.440 align:center It's not your fault. 00:13:51.800 --> 00:13:55.520 align:center I'm just feeling a little embarrassed now. 00:13:56.200 --> 00:13:57.800 align:center Young Lady. 00:13:58.520 --> 00:14:01.680 align:center Why don't you have some pastries and take a break? 00:14:09.720 --> 00:14:10.920 align:center What's going on? 00:14:10.920 --> 00:14:13.520 align:center Looks like the fireworks factory on the outskirts of the city exploded. 00:14:13.520 --> 00:14:16.800 align:center I hope Lord Song and his men weren't there. 00:14:26.760 --> 00:14:29.000 align:center Bring more water! 00:14:29.000 --> 00:14:30.960 align:center This way! How did the explosion happen? 00:14:30.960 --> 00:14:33.080 align:center Whose fireworks factory is this? 00:14:36.440 --> 00:14:38.040 align:center Song Mo! 00:14:42.120 --> 00:14:43.200 align:center Song Mo! 00:14:43.200 --> 00:14:46.720 align:center Get more water! Get more water! 00:14:46.720 --> 00:14:48.840 align:center - Song Mo! - Fourth Young Lady! 00:14:49.880 --> 00:14:52.440 align:center - What are you doing here, Fourth Young Lady? - Where is His Grace? 00:14:52.440 --> 00:14:54.280 align:center I'm still looking for him. 00:14:54.280 --> 00:14:55.600 align:center What can I do? 00:14:55.600 --> 00:14:57.200 align:center Song Mo! 00:14:57.960 --> 00:15:01.560 align:center - Have you seen His Grace? - His Grace is still in there. 00:15:01.560 --> 00:15:04.600 align:center - Song Mo! - Fourth Young Lady! 00:15:04.600 --> 00:15:06.320 align:center Song Mo! 00:15:23.280 --> 00:15:24.680 align:center A'Fu! A'Fu! 00:15:24.680 --> 00:15:26.480 align:center I found it. It's fine. 00:15:26.480 --> 00:15:28.800 align:center Thank you, My Lord! 00:15:28.800 --> 00:15:30.320 align:center Come, let's go. 00:15:30.320 --> 00:15:31.840 align:center It's very dangerous here. 00:15:31.840 --> 00:15:33.640 align:center What are you doing here? 00:15:38.360 --> 00:15:39.960 align:center Come with me. 00:15:48.800 --> 00:15:50.800 align:center Is everything all right? 00:15:53.520 --> 00:15:56.560 align:center I grew up on the estate, 00:15:56.560 --> 00:16:00.640 align:center surrounded by advisors and guards. 00:16:00.640 --> 00:16:05.000 align:center I've always focused on protecting myself 00:16:05.000 --> 00:16:07.960 align:center and living on my own terms. 00:16:08.600 --> 00:16:10.800 align:center But I've never stopped... 00:16:11.680 --> 00:16:14.000 align:center to think about what I really wanted. 00:16:14.520 --> 00:16:16.760 align:center But just now, 00:16:17.440 --> 00:16:19.320 align:center I realized it. 00:16:22.920 --> 00:16:24.840 align:center Song Mo... 00:16:26.440 --> 00:16:28.400 align:center I like you. 00:16:29.080 --> 00:16:33.840 align:center Deep down, I think I've always known, 00:16:33.840 --> 00:16:37.280 align:center but I was too afraid to face a future I couldn't control. 00:16:37.280 --> 00:16:41.240 align:center But now, I'm even more afraid of losing you. 00:16:47.760 --> 00:16:50.920 align:center I know you've had to stand tall 00:16:50.920 --> 00:16:55.720 align:center and smile through hardships just to survive. 00:16:55.720 --> 00:16:58.000 align:center But with me, 00:16:58.000 --> 00:17:00.640 align:center you can be yourself. 00:17:01.600 --> 00:17:04.400 align:center I'll respect any decision you make... 00:17:05.160 --> 00:17:07.240 align:center and protect you. 00:17:07.880 --> 00:17:09.800 align:center However, 00:17:10.520 --> 00:17:13.880 align:center I might not be a good wife. 00:17:14.440 --> 00:17:17.200 align:center I can't follow the traditional 00:17:17.200 --> 00:17:19.880 align:center "husband leads, wife obeys" rules, 00:17:19.880 --> 00:17:23.440 align:center but I'll do my best to be your best partner. 00:17:28.000 --> 00:17:29.560 align:center Good. 00:17:30.200 --> 00:17:31.760 align:center That's good. 00:17:31.760 --> 00:17:34.600 align:center I won't let rigid traditions bind you. 00:17:34.600 --> 00:17:36.880 align:center If you fear the Seven Grounds for Divorce, 00:17:36.880 --> 00:17:39.120 align:center I'll write you Seven Promises instead. 00:17:59.960 --> 00:18:01.760 align:center Your Grace! 00:18:01.760 --> 00:18:05.920 align:center The warehouse is full of fireworks. The fire is impossible to put out! 00:18:07.600 --> 00:18:09.200 align:center Clear the surrounding area. 00:18:09.200 --> 00:18:10.400 align:center Your Grace... 00:18:10.400 --> 00:18:11.760 align:center Don't let the fire spread. 00:18:11.760 --> 00:18:14.040 align:center We'll handle it, Your Grace. 00:18:14.040 --> 00:18:15.280 align:center - You're so clueless! - Huh? 00:18:15.280 --> 00:18:16.800 align:center Just go! 00:18:16.800 --> 00:18:18.720 align:center Su Xin. Su Lan. 00:18:19.400 --> 00:18:21.680 align:center Go and help them 00:18:23.680 --> 00:18:27.240 align:center - This is all your fault. We got caught! - I just wanted a closer look! 00:18:31.520 --> 00:18:34.120 align:center Even though I've accepted your proposal, 00:18:34.120 --> 00:18:38.720 align:center I doubt my father, my uncle, and even your father 00:18:38.720 --> 00:18:40.880 align:center will approve so easily. 00:18:40.880 --> 00:18:42.680 align:center Don't worry about that. 00:18:42.680 --> 00:18:48.160 align:center Since I've decided to marry you, I'll handle your father. 00:18:48.160 --> 00:18:51.360 align:center I'll propose formally and marry you with all proper rites. 00:18:51.360 --> 00:18:53.280 align:center How could I let you face it alone? 00:18:53.280 --> 00:18:55.280 align:center I'll help you. 00:19:03.000 --> 00:19:06.720 align:center ♫ Urging the horse, the rain is pounding, I cross the ravaged hill ♫ 00:19:06.720 --> 00:19:10.960 align:center ♫ Hearing the wind raging in the night, it is coming again ♫ 00:19:11.040 --> 00:19:14.120 align:center ♫ The fog has yet to dissipate from the cloud platform ♫ 00:19:15.240 --> 00:19:19.720 align:center But the time we agreed upon is almost here. 00:19:19.720 --> 00:19:24.800 align:center I'm afraid it's too late to hang the red ribbon on the tree by the gate. 00:19:27.440 --> 00:19:29.320 align:center That doesn't matter anymore. 00:19:33.480 --> 00:19:38.320 align:center ♫ Or maybe there is no shore in the end for your heart to reach ♫ 00:19:38.320 --> 00:19:41.920 align:center ♫ It’s indispensable to have you by my side ♫ 00:19:41.920 --> 00:19:50.400 align:center ♫ Just like the starship that crossed the barren river, it carried me for a while ♫ 00:20:02.240 --> 00:20:06.680 align:center Having the champion of the hunting tournament teach me to ride feels like overkill. 00:20:06.680 --> 00:20:08.840 align:center Your steed looks incredibly valuable. 00:20:08.840 --> 00:20:10.640 align:center You really don't mind me riding it? 00:20:10.640 --> 00:20:11.840 align:center Of course. 00:20:11.840 --> 00:20:14.200 align:center Do you like it, Your Highness? 00:20:14.200 --> 00:20:15.920 align:center I do. 00:20:15.920 --> 00:20:19.120 align:center As long as you're happy, I'm at your service anytime. 00:20:19.120 --> 00:20:21.280 align:center This is my first time riding. 00:20:21.280 --> 00:20:23.240 align:center I'm a little nervous. 00:20:23.240 --> 00:20:25.440 align:center The key to riding is staying relaxed. 00:20:26.080 --> 00:20:28.800 align:center As long as you sit steadily, nothing will go wrong. 00:20:28.800 --> 00:20:32.000 align:center Yantang, riding is actually quite fun. 00:20:32.000 --> 00:20:34.600 align:center Will you come and teach me every day? 00:20:34.600 --> 00:20:37.160 align:center If that's you want, 00:20:37.160 --> 00:20:39.040 align:center I'd be happy to. 00:21:04.760 --> 00:21:06.720 align:center Stop, stop. 00:21:06.720 --> 00:21:10.480 align:center The Ballad of the Mountain Spirit carries a tone of deep affection and gentle elegance. 00:21:10.480 --> 00:21:12.920 align:center Zi Mu admires her beauty and grace. 00:21:12.920 --> 00:21:16.240 align:center You haven't grasped the depth of its meaning. 00:21:19.640 --> 00:21:23.800 align:center Mother is gone. 00:21:23.800 --> 00:21:26.280 align:center What's the point of practicing this? 00:21:26.280 --> 00:21:27.840 align:center You... 00:21:28.560 --> 00:21:31.120 align:center Your Grace. Young Master. 00:21:31.120 --> 00:21:32.920 align:center What's the matter? 00:21:38.160 --> 00:21:41.480 align:center Go back and reflect on it. 00:21:41.480 --> 00:21:43.000 align:center Yes, Father. 00:22:00.960 --> 00:22:03.120 align:center - What is it? - His Grace has been out 00:22:03.120 --> 00:22:05.920 align:center with Princess Jingyu for three days in a row. 00:22:05.920 --> 00:22:07.960 align:center They were just at the riding grounds together. 00:22:07.960 --> 00:22:09.480 align:center Everyone's talking, 00:22:09.480 --> 00:22:14.720 align:center saying he and the princess might get married. 00:22:14.720 --> 00:22:19.160 align:center His Majesty did hint at a marriage proposal during the hunting tournament. 00:22:20.440 --> 00:22:23.440 align:center He clearly isn't letting this opportunity slip by. 00:22:23.440 --> 00:22:25.680 align:center Ever since Song Mo moved out, 00:22:25.680 --> 00:22:29.040 align:center he's been abusing His Majesty's favor to do as he pleases. 00:22:29.040 --> 00:22:32.160 align:center If he became the son-in-law of the emperor, 00:22:33.760 --> 00:22:39.280 align:center he'll trample all over my Duke of Ying mansion. 00:22:39.280 --> 00:22:41.960 align:center Marriage is dictated by parental consent. 00:22:41.960 --> 00:22:46.480 align:center If you arrange a match for him first, 00:22:46.480 --> 00:22:50.760 align:center it would make it difficult for His Majesty to decree another. 00:22:53.600 --> 00:22:56.880 align:center Your Grace, these ladies are from distinguished families; 00:22:56.880 --> 00:22:59.800 align:center beautiful, intelligent, gentle, respectful, and frugal. 00:22:59.800 --> 00:23:03.440 align:center They're also just the right age for His Grace. 00:23:10.160 --> 00:23:11.760 align:center Leave us. 00:23:15.600 --> 00:23:18.160 align:center If you have any preferences or concerns, 00:23:18.160 --> 00:23:20.880 align:center please let me know. 00:23:24.960 --> 00:23:28.000 align:center My son has a rebellious nature. 00:23:28.000 --> 00:23:31.160 align:center Those gentle and virtuous ladies won't be able to handle him. 00:23:31.160 --> 00:23:36.600 align:center Find him a mean shrew instead. 00:23:36.600 --> 00:23:38.800 align:center A shrew? 00:23:40.920 --> 00:23:43.920 align:center That's quite an unusual request. 00:23:43.920 --> 00:23:47.080 align:center I've never heard that before. 00:23:47.840 --> 00:23:50.560 align:center But there is someone who might fit the bill. 00:23:50.560 --> 00:23:54.120 align:center There's Dou Zhao, the fourth daughter of the Dou family. 00:23:54.120 --> 00:23:58.360 align:center She's said to be arrogant, feisty, and quite shrewish. 00:23:58.360 --> 00:24:01.760 align:center She grew up in the countryside of Zhending. 00:24:01.760 --> 00:24:04.520 align:center Rumor has it she's a shrew. 00:24:05.600 --> 00:24:07.000 align:center Really? 00:24:07.000 --> 00:24:08.160 align:center Yes! 00:24:08.160 --> 00:24:11.600 align:center Even the Marquis of Jining would rather endure the scandal of abandoning the older sister 00:24:11.600 --> 00:24:13.760 align:center and marrying the younger sister instead. 00:24:13.760 --> 00:24:17.720 align:center That says plenty about how unvirtuous Dou Zhao must be. 00:24:17.720 --> 00:24:19.240 align:center Excellent. 00:24:19.840 --> 00:24:21.520 align:center Excellent! 00:24:22.520 --> 00:24:24.640 align:center Go and make the arrangements! 00:24:24.640 --> 00:24:26.360 align:center Yes, Your Grace. 00:24:32.720 --> 00:24:36.760 align:center Your Grace, are you really considering Dou Zhao? 00:24:36.760 --> 00:24:38.840 align:center The Dou family is perfect. 00:24:38.840 --> 00:24:43.240 align:center Song Mo and Fifth Master Dou are already at each other's throats like fighting cockerels. 00:24:43.240 --> 00:24:45.880 align:center If those two end up married, 00:24:45.880 --> 00:24:51.120 align:center he won't have a moment of peace in his household. 00:24:51.120 --> 00:24:54.680 align:center By the way, just to be safe, 00:24:54.680 --> 00:24:59.240 align:center go to Zhending and find out more about this girl. 00:24:59.240 --> 00:25:00.440 align:center Yes, Your Grace. 00:25:00.440 --> 00:25:02.960 align:center [Tea] 00:25:02.960 --> 00:25:06.240 align:center Fourth Young Lady only has the dowry left by her birth mother, 00:25:06.240 --> 00:25:12.000 align:center which I'd estimate to be no more than one or two thousand taels of silver. 00:25:12.000 --> 00:25:14.640 align:center Fifth Young Lady, on the other hand, 00:25:14.640 --> 00:25:17.680 align:center has a maternal grandfather who is the Minister of War. 00:25:17.680 --> 00:25:21.560 align:center Compared to Fifth Young Lady, she's definitely at a disadvantage. 00:25:21.560 --> 00:25:25.880 align:center But isn't Dou Zhao said to be the wealthiest in Zhending? 00:25:25.880 --> 00:25:27.200 align:center That was in the past. 00:25:27.200 --> 00:25:28.840 align:center Now that maritime trade isn't doing well, 00:25:28.840 --> 00:25:30.600 align:center - she's lost most of her money. - That's right. 00:25:30.600 --> 00:25:33.240 align:center And all her remaining assets are under the control of her stepmother. 00:25:33.240 --> 00:25:36.560 align:center These days, she's basically living off the dowry her birth mother left her. 00:25:36.560 --> 00:25:39.600 align:center She's nothing but a mean shrew. 00:25:39.600 --> 00:25:42.440 align:center When the heavy rains nearly flooded Zhending, 00:25:42.440 --> 00:25:45.640 align:center we suggested substituting sorghum for wheat. 00:25:45.640 --> 00:25:48.920 align:center But no matter how we pleaded, she flat-out refused 00:25:48.920 --> 00:25:51.960 align:center and insisted the farmers deliver wheat. 00:25:51.960 --> 00:25:53.240 align:center She made things hard for us. 00:25:53.240 --> 00:25:56.160 align:center She's not just a shrew, she's vicious. 00:25:56.160 --> 00:25:58.520 align:center Fourth Young Lady once took a fancy to Young Master Pang Kunbai 00:25:58.520 --> 00:26:00.560 align:center from the Pang family in the capital 00:26:00.560 --> 00:26:02.200 align:center and demanded to marry him. 00:26:02.200 --> 00:26:04.240 align:center Naturally, the young master refused. 00:26:04.240 --> 00:26:07.440 align:center And she had her guards beat him up. 00:26:07.440 --> 00:26:09.160 align:center Everyone in Zhending knows about Dou Zhao. 00:26:09.160 --> 00:26:12.280 align:center Her grandmother raised her, but she turned out to be an ungrateful wretch. 00:26:12.280 --> 00:26:13.960 align:center To climb the social ladder, 00:26:13.960 --> 00:26:16.000 align:center she abandoned her grandmother and moved back to the capital. 00:26:16.000 --> 00:26:19.440 align:center She even bribed the county court, in case the Pang family went to sue her. 00:26:19.440 --> 00:26:23.840 align:center In the end, Young Master Pang was branded as someone who harassed women. 00:26:23.840 --> 00:26:25.720 align:center It's despicable! 00:26:25.720 --> 00:26:28.480 align:center Such audacity. 00:26:28.480 --> 00:26:32.240 align:center She really does sound like a ruthless and spiteful woman. 00:26:32.240 --> 00:26:33.560 align:center [Yizhi Hall] 00:26:33.560 --> 00:26:37.920 align:center I heard you put in a good word for me with His Majesty. 00:26:37.920 --> 00:26:42.120 align:center Not only have I been reinstated, but His Majesty even praised me. 00:26:42.120 --> 00:26:46.520 align:center Your reinstatement is entirely due to your own wisdom and integrity. 00:26:46.520 --> 00:26:49.560 align:center His Majesty recognizes your love and concern for your daughter. 00:26:49.560 --> 00:26:53.000 align:center Though there were criticisms, he couldn't bear to be too harsh. 00:26:53.000 --> 00:26:56.520 align:center But I didn't really do anything noteworthy. 00:26:56.520 --> 00:26:58.720 align:center On the contrary. Putting Dou Zhao's matter aside, 00:26:58.720 --> 00:27:02.520 align:center we also owe you for the swift resolution of the fireworks case outside the city. 00:27:02.520 --> 00:27:04.200 align:center The fireworks case? 00:27:04.200 --> 00:27:05.920 align:center How am I involved in that? 00:27:05.920 --> 00:27:09.320 align:center Your courage in kicking the Lord of Haichang out of your house despite his rank 00:27:09.320 --> 00:27:12.160 align:center was something few officials would dare to do. 00:27:12.160 --> 00:27:15.320 align:center Because of your boldness, theLord of Haichang's plot was uncovered, 00:27:15.320 --> 00:27:18.440 align:center and the case was solved so quickly. 00:27:18.440 --> 00:27:21.520 align:center The credit is yours. 00:27:21.520 --> 00:27:25.920 align:center Frankly, I should be thanking you. 00:27:26.800 --> 00:27:29.920 align:center Hearing that from you, I do feel rather pleased. 00:27:29.920 --> 00:27:32.000 align:center - Please enjoy. - Enjoy. 00:27:36.920 --> 00:27:39.000 align:center This is excellent wine! 00:27:43.920 --> 00:27:46.520 align:center It would be wasted sitting in my residence. 00:27:46.520 --> 00:27:48.680 align:center You must accept it. 00:27:48.680 --> 00:27:51.560 align:center This is Ganlubai wine, a gift from His Majesty! 00:27:51.560 --> 00:27:54.080 align:center Just a small token of my gratitude. 00:27:54.840 --> 00:27:58.440 align:center You have countless classics here, a vast ocean of knowledge. 00:27:58.440 --> 00:28:02.920 align:center It's truly impressive that you can sit down and read them. 00:28:06.040 --> 00:28:08.320 align:center [Spring and Autumn Annals] 00:28:09.880 --> 00:28:12.520 align:center This is a rare copy from a previous dynasty. 00:28:12.520 --> 00:28:16.000 align:center If you like it, you can have it. 00:28:16.000 --> 00:28:17.400 align:center No. 00:28:17.400 --> 00:28:19.720 align:center A gentleman does not take what another treasures. 00:28:19.720 --> 00:28:22.720 align:center You should keep it, since you read it often. 00:28:24.640 --> 00:28:27.480 align:center I've long heard of your elegant and refined calligraphy, 00:28:27.480 --> 00:28:29.840 align:center though I've yet to see it for myself. 00:28:29.840 --> 00:28:33.200 align:center These writing utensils are fit for a scholar of the highest caliber. 00:28:33.200 --> 00:28:36.640 align:center They're wasted in the hands of a mere military man like me. 00:28:39.600 --> 00:28:42.200 align:center This is Jijin ink. 00:28:43.160 --> 00:28:45.760 align:center And a purple-haired brush. 00:28:50.520 --> 00:28:52.600 align:center An enamel inkstone. 00:28:53.200 --> 00:28:56.960 align:center They say it keeps the ink warm and prevents it from drying out. 00:28:59.840 --> 00:29:01.480 align:center This is absolutely ridiculous! 00:29:01.480 --> 00:29:03.280 align:center Go and ask around on the streets. 00:29:03.280 --> 00:29:06.440 align:center People will tell you how Song Mo forcefully seized his father's residence. 00:29:06.440 --> 00:29:08.520 align:center When he saved me from the startled horse last time, 00:29:08.520 --> 00:29:11.600 align:center I realized he's not like the rumors say. 00:29:11.600 --> 00:29:15.880 align:center He's a well-rounded, courteous, and reliable young man. 00:29:15.880 --> 00:29:18.280 align:center People envy talent. 00:29:18.280 --> 00:29:22.640 align:center That's why the rumors are baseless and exaggerated. 00:29:23.640 --> 00:29:28.960 align:center Besides, I promised Shougu that her marriage would be her choice. 00:29:28.960 --> 00:29:33.160 align:center And don't forget, she has an imperial edict. 00:29:33.160 --> 00:29:35.600 align:center The world has gone mad! 00:29:35.600 --> 00:29:38.680 align:center Since when does a woman get to choose her husband? 00:29:39.280 --> 00:29:42.360 align:center Dou Zhao doesn't know what she's doing, 00:29:42.360 --> 00:29:44.560 align:center and you're indulging her. 00:29:46.320 --> 00:29:48.400 align:center Even if you want him as your son-in-law, 00:29:48.400 --> 00:29:53.160 align:center Duke of Ying that old fox will never agree. 00:29:54.360 --> 00:29:55.640 align:center Master! 00:29:55.640 --> 00:29:57.240 align:center Master! 00:29:59.640 --> 00:30:02.520 align:center Master, Duke of Ying has sent betrothal gifts for his son. 00:30:02.520 --> 00:30:05.040 align:center The chests are lined up outside our gate! 00:30:05.680 --> 00:30:08.480 align:center Are you talking about Song Yichun, the Duke of Ying? 00:30:08.480 --> 00:30:12.520 align:center Yes, Fifth Master. His Grace's name is written right there on the letter. 00:30:19.200 --> 00:30:20.480 align:center Didn't I tell you? 00:30:20.480 --> 00:30:23.360 align:center Your father would come bearing a betrothal gift in three days. 00:30:23.360 --> 00:30:24.720 align:center Just as you predicted, my strategist. 00:30:24.720 --> 00:30:27.760 align:center If I openly declared I wanted to marry you, he'd never let it happen. 00:30:27.760 --> 00:30:30.600 align:center By doing the opposite and letting him think he had chosen a shrew to break up 00:30:30.600 --> 00:30:32.960 align:center my supposed match with the princess, I got exactly what I wanted. 00:30:32.960 --> 00:30:37.400 align:center Of course, we couldn't have done it without Princess Jingyu's help. 00:30:38.280 --> 00:30:39.920 align:center Congratulations on your victory, Your Grace. 00:30:39.920 --> 00:30:43.360 align:center Congratulations on your triumph, Fourth Young Lady. 00:30:46.600 --> 00:30:47.800 align:center Mission accomplished! 00:30:47.800 --> 00:30:49.400 align:center A flawless execution! 00:30:49.400 --> 00:30:51.720 align:center - A perfect match! - Harmony and unity! 00:30:51.720 --> 00:30:53.840 align:center A couple destined for greatness! 00:30:56.960 --> 00:30:58.960 align:center What? Isn't that right? 00:30:58.960 --> 00:31:00.520 align:center Or should I have said, "May you be blessed with children, 00:31:00.520 --> 00:31:04.240 align:center endless happiness, prosperity, and great fortune in the Year of the Dragon"? 00:31:17.240 --> 00:31:18.840 align:center Master. 00:31:21.880 --> 00:31:24.240 align:center We received a letter from the silversmith. 00:31:29.280 --> 00:31:33.320 align:center [For our long-term plan, this marriage is very good.] 00:31:39.440 --> 00:31:41.440 align:center Bring the betrothal gifts into the residence. 00:31:41.440 --> 00:31:43.040 align:center Yes, Master. 00:31:56.880 --> 00:31:58.720 align:center Higher. There. 00:31:58.720 --> 00:32:01.280 align:center Higher, higher. 00:32:01.280 --> 00:32:03.600 align:center [Trees in Spring and Clouds during Sunset] 00:32:03.600 --> 00:32:04.640 align:center Good. 00:32:08.360 --> 00:32:09.920 align:center This paper cutting is so beautiful. 00:32:09.920 --> 00:32:11.520 align:center I know, right? 00:32:13.880 --> 00:32:19.160 align:center The cuffs need to be taken in by half an inch, and the skirt lengthened by an inch. 00:32:25.640 --> 00:32:29.200 align:center As for the phoenix crown, embroider a phoenix flying through peonies, 00:32:29.200 --> 00:32:33.200 align:center then embellish it with some red and blue gems and cat's-eye stones. 00:32:33.200 --> 00:32:35.240 align:center All right, Su Su. 00:32:35.240 --> 00:32:37.600 align:center Stop fussing. 00:32:38.840 --> 00:32:40.480 align:center You made this special trip back, 00:32:40.480 --> 00:32:42.640 align:center but you haven't even had time to sit down for a proper chat. 00:32:42.640 --> 00:32:47.200 align:center You've been busy picking fabrics, adjusting measurements, and choosing patterns. 00:32:47.200 --> 00:32:48.720 align:center Just look at your poor fingers. 00:32:48.720 --> 00:32:50.360 align:center I'm enjoying myself. 00:32:50.360 --> 00:32:52.160 align:center You better not say it's not worth the effort. 00:32:52.160 --> 00:32:55.000 align:center Even if you end up stitching a bald phoenix, I'll still wear it. 00:32:57.720 --> 00:33:00.080 align:center Oh, I hired a security bureau to deliver the personal belongings 00:33:00.080 --> 00:33:02.920 align:center you left with me and the profits from the potato business. 00:33:02.920 --> 00:33:04.400 align:center They're already on the way. 00:33:04.400 --> 00:33:07.120 align:center But that's a hefty sum. 00:33:07.120 --> 00:33:09.320 align:center Do you really trust Song Mo? 00:33:09.320 --> 00:33:10.840 align:center Shougu! Su Su! 00:33:10.840 --> 00:33:13.160 align:center This is the 28th variation of wedding pastries I've made. 00:33:13.160 --> 00:33:15.520 align:center Su Xin, Su Lan. Why don't you taste them for Shougu first? 00:33:15.520 --> 00:33:18.760 align:center My stomach's feeling a bit off. I need the restroom. 00:33:18.760 --> 00:33:20.880 align:center I'm going to adjust the dress for Su Su. 00:33:20.880 --> 00:33:22.520 align:center Hang on... 00:33:23.320 --> 00:33:26.960 align:center - Su Su... - Sister Ru, don't overdo it. 00:33:26.960 --> 00:33:28.960 align:center We've tried seven or eight batches of wedding pastries a day. 00:33:28.960 --> 00:33:31.440 align:center How's our stomach supposed to handle that? 00:33:31.440 --> 00:33:34.720 align:center I just want the best wedding pastries for Shougu! 00:33:34.720 --> 00:33:37.280 align:center These are already the best. 00:33:39.120 --> 00:33:40.960 align:center If you send these out, 00:33:40.960 --> 00:33:44.560 align:center you'll put half the pastry shops in the capital out of business. 00:33:44.560 --> 00:33:46.600 align:center Really? You hear that? 00:33:46.600 --> 00:33:48.400 align:center Fourth Young Lady. 00:33:48.400 --> 00:33:50.360 align:center - Fourth Young Lady. - Grandmother. 00:33:50.360 --> 00:33:52.880 align:center Old Madam wouldn't let anyone else touch this chest. 00:33:52.880 --> 00:33:55.920 align:center She insisted on handing it to you personally. 00:33:57.880 --> 00:34:03.160 align:center I've been saving up these jewelry pieces and estates for you. 00:34:03.160 --> 00:34:05.960 align:center A woman can never have too much dowry to stand on her own. 00:34:05.960 --> 00:34:10.720 align:center The more secure you feel, the more at ease I'll be. 00:34:16.560 --> 00:34:20.320 align:center This pendant has been passed down through generations of the Cui family. 00:34:20.320 --> 00:34:25.000 align:center In the future, the scholarly officials and upright ministers from the Cui Academy 00:34:25.000 --> 00:34:28.720 align:center will also serve as your support as the wife of His Grace. 00:34:31.440 --> 00:34:35.080 align:center I told you I'd take you to see the beauty of the mountains and rivers, 00:34:35.080 --> 00:34:37.560 align:center but now I'm getting married before that. 00:34:38.760 --> 00:34:41.400 align:center Grandmother, I promise I'll... 00:34:41.400 --> 00:34:42.680 align:center That can wait. 00:34:42.680 --> 00:34:45.200 align:center A beautiful flower does not bloom for those who only seek fleeting fragrance. 00:34:45.200 --> 00:34:48.200 align:center As long as Song Mo cherishes you, 00:34:48.200 --> 00:34:50.920 align:center the beauty of the mountains and rivers will always be within reach. 00:34:50.920 --> 00:34:54.200 align:center Marriage isn't the only path for a woman. 00:34:54.200 --> 00:34:58.480 align:center But since you've chosen this path, it must be a fulfilling and happy union. 00:34:58.480 --> 00:35:02.480 align:center If you're ever wronged, don't bear it in silence. 00:35:02.480 --> 00:35:05.120 align:center This will always be your home. 00:35:07.560 --> 00:35:12.000 align:center By the way, after working all afternoon, why haven't we seen Uncle around? 00:35:14.640 --> 00:35:19.600 align:center My son may not be the most eloquent or quick to act, 00:35:19.600 --> 00:35:23.480 align:center but at least he cares a lot and keeps his promises. 00:35:23.480 --> 00:35:29.440 align:center Shougu, the bracelet your mother left you wasn't just one, 00:35:30.400 --> 00:35:32.600 align:center it was a pair. 00:35:32.600 --> 00:35:34.440 align:center A pair? 00:35:37.200 --> 00:35:40.240 align:center Yes, the other one was originally worn by Shi Ying. 00:35:40.240 --> 00:35:42.600 align:center When you were born, it was agreed 00:35:42.600 --> 00:35:47.400 align:center that the bracelets would be passed on to you and your future husband. 00:35:48.720 --> 00:35:51.800 align:center Two perfect jade bracelets, 00:35:51.800 --> 00:35:55.520 align:center just like two hearts perfectly matched. 00:35:55.520 --> 00:35:58.280 align:center On the first anniversary of Gu Qiu's passing, 00:35:58.280 --> 00:36:02.160 align:center Shi Ying buried the bracelet along with a jar of Nuerhong wine 00:36:02.160 --> 00:36:05.560 align:center under the large tree on the estate. 00:36:05.560 --> 00:36:09.000 align:center But over the years, that area was repurposed for military farmland, 00:36:09.000 --> 00:36:13.800 align:center the tree was cut, and several floods followed... 00:36:13.800 --> 00:36:19.800 align:center How can Gu Qiu rest easy if Shougu marries without it? 00:36:27.480 --> 00:36:29.160 align:center Father. 00:36:41.800 --> 00:36:45.480 align:center I'm sorry, Shougu. 00:36:46.560 --> 00:36:48.360 align:center Let us find it. 00:37:00.800 --> 00:37:02.960 align:center Your Grace, why don't you go over to her? 00:37:02.960 --> 00:37:04.760 align:center Why are we watching from here? 00:37:04.760 --> 00:37:08.000 align:center Didn't they say meeting before the wedding brings bad luck? 00:37:17.560 --> 00:37:20.400 align:center It's just a bracelet, is this really necessary? 00:37:22.880 --> 00:37:25.040 align:center It's a keepsake from my mother. 00:37:25.040 --> 00:37:28.120 align:center You're too indifferent to understand something like this. 00:37:29.800 --> 00:37:33.120 align:center You're feeling unsure about the marriage, so you want a keepsake for reassurance. 00:37:33.120 --> 00:37:36.080 align:center How about I give you something more practical? 00:37:37.600 --> 00:37:40.240 align:center This is a true champion horse from the Liaodong horse market. 00:37:40.240 --> 00:37:43.480 align:center If you ever grow tired of it, regret it, 00:37:43.480 --> 00:37:46.800 align:center or are mistreated, you can ride it and come find me. 00:37:46.800 --> 00:37:49.480 align:center I guarantee Song Mo won't be able to catch up to you. 00:37:49.480 --> 00:37:51.840 align:center It's Ji Yong again! 00:37:58.640 --> 00:38:00.120 align:center Bai? 00:38:00.120 --> 00:38:01.440 align:center Bai? 00:38:01.440 --> 00:38:03.160 align:center Bai? 00:38:04.400 --> 00:38:06.680 align:center All Mother ever wished for was for me 00:38:06.680 --> 00:38:10.040 align:center to find a perfect match who loved me as much as I loved him. 00:38:10.880 --> 00:38:13.960 align:center And yet, I can't find the other jade bracelet. 00:38:13.960 --> 00:38:16.360 align:center Has she lost faith in me? 00:38:17.240 --> 00:38:18.840 align:center Shougu. 00:38:33.800 --> 00:38:35.600 align:center Why are you covering your eyes? 00:38:35.600 --> 00:38:38.200 align:center It's bad luck to see the bride before the wedding. 00:38:38.200 --> 00:38:40.440 align:center Your father said so. 00:38:40.440 --> 00:38:42.760 align:center I'll help you look for it. 00:38:42.760 --> 00:38:44.480 align:center It's fine. 00:38:44.480 --> 00:38:49.040 align:center We've looked for it for so long, I don't think we'll find it. 00:38:50.040 --> 00:38:53.560 align:center There's so much to prepare for the wedding. You should go take care of that. 00:38:53.560 --> 00:38:55.520 align:center It's really no big deal. 00:39:05.600 --> 00:39:07.320 align:center Tomorrow's the big day. 00:39:07.320 --> 00:39:10.600 align:center I'd like to go over everything for the wedding one more time. 00:39:10.600 --> 00:39:15.160 align:center We've got 100 taels of gold, 500 taels of silver, and five chests of embroidered dresses... 00:39:15.160 --> 00:39:18.200 align:center Let go of me! I wasn't eavesdropping! Let go! 00:39:18.200 --> 00:39:20.280 align:center - Walk! - Release me at once! 00:39:20.280 --> 00:39:23.320 align:center HIs Grace is about to be married, and you dare to spy on her? 00:39:23.320 --> 00:39:26.240 align:center - You insolent brat! - Who sent you? 00:39:26.240 --> 00:39:28.320 align:center Uncle? 00:39:28.320 --> 00:39:29.760 align:center - Shougu! - Uncle? 00:39:29.760 --> 00:39:31.360 align:center Hands off me! 00:39:32.360 --> 00:39:34.800 align:center So you're Lord Zhao! My apologies! 00:39:34.800 --> 00:39:37.400 align:center I worked hard to get half a month off, 00:39:37.400 --> 00:39:39.720 align:center and I traveled a long way to attend your wedding, 00:39:39.720 --> 00:39:42.520 align:center and yet I've been treated like a thief! 00:39:43.480 --> 00:39:46.120 align:center Tell me! Do I look like a thief? 00:39:46.120 --> 00:39:50.240 align:center With all these armed guards around, is this a wedding or a prison transfer? 00:39:50.240 --> 00:39:55.680 align:center Sir, His Grace only stationed us here to prevent another bride-swapping incident. 00:39:55.680 --> 00:39:58.040 align:center You had mud on your shoes and were lurking around the wall... 00:39:58.040 --> 00:40:00.920 align:center - Let's go! - That's why I misunderstood. 00:40:03.560 --> 00:40:05.800 align:center You messed up again. 00:40:10.720 --> 00:40:13.120 align:center You've seen it yourself. 00:40:13.120 --> 00:40:15.120 align:center Just looking at Song Mo's men, 00:40:15.120 --> 00:40:19.400 align:center you can tell he's naturally suspicious and ruthless. 00:40:19.400 --> 00:40:23.840 align:center Are you really going to marry such a cruel and violent man? 00:40:23.840 --> 00:40:29.440 align:center Uncle, others also say I'm selfish, fierce, greedy, 00:40:29.440 --> 00:40:31.080 align:center and that I have the face of a shrew. 00:40:31.080 --> 00:40:33.360 align:center Outsiders are often biased. 00:40:33.360 --> 00:40:35.440 align:center Don't take them seriously. 00:40:35.440 --> 00:40:37.720 align:center Song Mo isn't like that. 00:40:37.720 --> 00:40:41.000 align:center Back in Futing, he devoted himself to protecting the people, 00:40:41.000 --> 00:40:43.080 align:center leading troops to eradicate the pirates. 00:40:43.080 --> 00:40:48.120 align:center How could someone so dedicated to the people be the violent brute you're describing? 00:40:48.120 --> 00:40:52.680 align:center Don't let your feelings cloud your judgment or let his appearance fool you. 00:40:52.680 --> 00:40:58.320 align:center I've heard rumors that he slaughtered all the guards in his residence for no reason. 00:40:58.320 --> 00:41:01.560 align:center Do you think someone like that is a good person? 00:41:01.560 --> 00:41:06.840 align:center Have you considered that the Duke of Ying's family is a den of tigers and wolves? 00:41:06.840 --> 00:41:09.320 align:center A noble family is far more treacherous than a mere official's family. 00:41:09.320 --> 00:41:14.360 align:center Just look at the duke himself, their family is not a good family to marry into. 00:41:14.360 --> 00:41:16.440 align:center I know you're saying this for my own good, 00:41:16.440 --> 00:41:20.320 align:center but I believe he really cares for me and will protect me. 00:41:20.320 --> 00:41:22.600 align:center I want to marry him. 00:41:28.560 --> 00:41:30.720 align:center If that's what you've decided, 00:41:31.840 --> 00:41:34.120 align:center I'll support you. 00:41:34.120 --> 00:41:39.160 align:center Your mother used to say that there's no right or wrong choice in love, 00:41:39.160 --> 00:41:42.640 align:center as long as it's from the heart and without regret. 00:41:42.640 --> 00:41:45.320 align:center She would have supported you, 00:41:45.320 --> 00:41:48.920 align:center just as she never regretted marrying your father. 00:41:48.920 --> 00:41:53.920 align:center If Gu Qiu's spirit could see that you've found someone you're happy with, 00:41:53.920 --> 00:41:56.760 align:center she'd surely be even happier than I am. 00:42:13.760 --> 00:42:15.400 align:center Is the letter delivered? 00:42:15.400 --> 00:42:18.600 align:center I wonder if her father-in-law will even let her in that door. 00:42:18.600 --> 00:42:22.320 align:center It was a bride swap last time, don't tell me this time it's a runaway groom? 00:42:22.320 --> 00:42:24.200 align:center Dou Zhao!