WEBVTT 00:00:06.040 --> 00:00:08.080 align:center [Cui Residence] 00:00:08.960 --> 00:00:14.520 align:center If that's what you've decided, I'll support you. 00:00:14.520 --> 00:00:19.560 align:center Your mother used to say that there's no right or wrong choice in love, 00:00:19.560 --> 00:00:23.000 align:center as long as it's from the heart and without regret. 00:00:23.000 --> 00:00:25.720 align:center She would have supported you, 00:00:25.720 --> 00:00:29.720 align:center just as she never regretted marrying your father. 00:00:29.720 --> 00:00:34.440 align:center If Gu Qiu's spirit could see that you've found someone you're happy with, 00:00:34.440 --> 00:00:37.160 align:center she'd surely be even happier than I am. 00:00:37.160 --> 00:00:42.280 align:center Thanks to her blessings, my career has been smooth sailing all these years. 00:00:42.280 --> 00:00:46.040 align:center I've prepared twelve carriages of gold and silver as your dowry. 00:00:46.040 --> 00:00:47.600 align:center I won't let you be embarrassed. 00:00:47.600 --> 00:00:50.440 align:center Uncle, I already have more than enough dowry. 00:00:50.440 --> 00:00:52.800 align:center Life in Diannan is hard, and being an official there is even harder. 00:00:52.800 --> 00:00:54.960 align:center You should save this gold and silver for Cousin. 00:00:54.960 --> 00:00:56.480 align:center What I've prepared for you is yours. 00:00:56.480 --> 00:00:58.640 align:center I've made separate arrangements for Ru'er. 00:00:58.640 --> 00:01:00.680 align:center Everything is taken care of. 00:01:00.680 --> 00:01:05.040 align:center I've bought a four-room residence facing south in the capital. 00:01:05.040 --> 00:01:08.480 align:center Once I retire, I'll come back and reunite my family. 00:01:10.600 --> 00:01:12.240 align:center Father! 00:01:12.240 --> 00:01:13.840 align:center Ru'er! 00:01:13.840 --> 00:01:15.840 align:center - Ru'er... - You're back! 00:01:17.880 --> 00:01:22.080 align:center Shougu is getting married, why haven't you found a husband yet? 00:01:22.080 --> 00:01:25.800 align:center If you keep delaying, you'll become an old maid. 00:01:25.800 --> 00:01:28.000 align:center Come back to Diannan with me, I'll find you a husband. 00:01:28.000 --> 00:01:31.480 align:center If we keep looking, I'll only end up with more guy friends all over the world. 00:01:31.480 --> 00:01:32.960 align:center You're retiring soon. 00:01:32.960 --> 00:01:36.400 align:center Let's wait until you're back. All right? 00:01:36.400 --> 00:01:38.000 align:center What's wrong? 00:01:38.000 --> 00:01:39.760 align:center What's wrong? 00:01:39.760 --> 00:01:43.000 align:center Thanks to your cousin-in-law's men. 00:01:43.000 --> 00:01:47.040 align:center They said they were worried about bad guys threatening the estate, 00:01:47.040 --> 00:01:49.160 align:center and mistook me for one. 00:01:49.160 --> 00:01:52.240 align:center Tell me. Do I look like a bad person? 00:01:52.240 --> 00:01:55.320 align:center - A little. - That hurts. 00:01:55.320 --> 00:01:57.400 align:center - Easy, easy! - My arm. 00:01:57.400 --> 00:01:59.520 align:center - Where are you hurt? - Everywhere. 00:01:59.520 --> 00:02:01.440 align:center Here and here! 00:02:01.440 --> 00:02:03.520 align:center Uncle was just a minor official in his previous life, 00:02:03.520 --> 00:02:05.480 align:center constantly suppressed and ostracized. 00:02:05.480 --> 00:02:09.800 align:center When I got married, he couldn't even take time off to attend the wedding. 00:02:09.800 --> 00:02:13.720 align:center But now, his career is flourishing, and he's reunited with his daughter. 00:02:13.720 --> 00:02:15.440 align:center Good for him. 00:02:28.720 --> 00:02:30.280 align:center Your Grace. 00:02:30.280 --> 00:02:31.480 align:center How is it going? 00:02:31.480 --> 00:02:34.800 align:center We've searched the entire eastern and western hills, but we haven't found anything. 00:02:34.800 --> 00:02:36.080 align:center This area has been flooded several times. 00:02:36.080 --> 00:02:39.120 align:center Even if it wasn't washed away, it would have been moved long ago. 00:02:39.120 --> 00:02:42.640 align:center Trying to find it overnight is like looking for a needle in a haystack. 00:02:42.640 --> 00:02:44.120 align:center Keep digging. 00:02:44.120 --> 00:02:45.280 align:center Yes, Your Grace. 00:02:45.280 --> 00:02:47.400 align:center Your Grace, maybe we should give up. 00:02:47.400 --> 00:02:48.880 align:center It's about to rain. 00:02:48.880 --> 00:02:51.240 align:center There's still so much to prepare for the wedding. 00:02:51.240 --> 00:02:56.200 align:center Besides, Fourth Young Lady Zhao said it wasn't a big deal. 00:02:58.720 --> 00:03:01.200 align:center Even though I couldn't see her face, I could hear it in her voice, 00:03:01.200 --> 00:03:04.840 align:center when she said it wasn't a big deal, it was anything but. 00:03:04.840 --> 00:03:07.000 align:center I don't want her to have any regrets. 00:03:18.360 --> 00:03:20.080 align:center What's this? 00:03:22.600 --> 00:03:24.240 align:center It's padding for a wine jar. 00:03:24.240 --> 00:03:26.040 align:center Someone found it. 00:03:28.280 --> 00:03:32.040 align:center Lu Ming, find out who was in charge of this military farmland. 00:03:51.400 --> 00:03:53.760 align:center No, to the right. 00:03:53.760 --> 00:03:55.280 align:center Center the flower. 00:03:55.280 --> 00:03:56.800 align:center Got it. 00:03:57.800 --> 00:03:59.960 align:center That's more like it. 00:04:06.360 --> 00:04:09.160 align:center A bad guy really sneaked in. 00:04:11.000 --> 00:04:13.040 align:center You two, come down. 00:04:23.480 --> 00:04:24.880 align:center Does he look like a bad guy? 00:04:24.880 --> 00:04:27.040 align:center - He does. - A really bad one. 00:04:27.040 --> 00:04:31.000 align:center On the count of three, let's go together. 00:04:31.000 --> 00:04:32.600 align:center Three! 00:04:37.040 --> 00:04:38.840 align:center Where is he? 00:04:49.560 --> 00:04:51.880 align:center Why did you attack me? 00:04:52.600 --> 00:04:55.000 align:center I should be asking you that. 00:04:55.000 --> 00:05:00.080 align:center What are you doing sneaking around this residence? 00:05:00.080 --> 00:05:01.520 align:center Who are you? 00:05:01.520 --> 00:05:05.880 align:center I'm Zhao Zhangru, Dou Zhao's cousin. Who are you? 00:05:07.640 --> 00:05:09.120 align:center I'm sorry. 00:05:09.120 --> 00:05:11.040 align:center I didn't know you were Young Lady Zhao. 00:05:11.040 --> 00:05:15.240 align:center In that case, please pass this on to the newlyweds. 00:05:15.240 --> 00:05:17.320 align:center Just say it's from Chen Jia. 00:05:17.320 --> 00:05:22.880 align:center I wish His Grace and Her Ladyship a long and happy marriage, and many children. 00:05:29.400 --> 00:05:31.120 align:center Weirdo. 00:05:34.280 --> 00:05:37.360 align:center Young Lady Zhao, what happened here? 00:05:37.360 --> 00:05:41.360 align:center Some shady guy attacked me, then turned around and gave Shougu a gift. 00:05:41.360 --> 00:05:43.040 align:center He's so weird and nonsensical. 00:05:43.040 --> 00:05:44.640 align:center He said his name was Chen Jia. 00:05:44.640 --> 00:05:46.080 align:center Chen Jia? 00:05:46.080 --> 00:05:47.760 align:center Commander Chen was here? 00:05:47.760 --> 00:05:49.240 align:center He's one of the Shadow Guards? 00:05:49.240 --> 00:05:52.120 align:center No wonder he had to be so sneaky even giving a gift. 00:05:54.720 --> 00:05:55.880 align:center Strange. 00:05:55.880 --> 00:05:57.760 align:center Why would he gift a smashed jade pomegranate? 00:05:57.760 --> 00:06:00.840 align:center Exactly, he's so weird. 00:06:07.160 --> 00:06:09.080 align:center I'm the one who smashed it. 00:06:09.800 --> 00:06:12.600 align:center [Cui Residence] 00:06:15.400 --> 00:06:16.920 align:center What's going on? 00:06:16.920 --> 00:06:20.600 align:center The auspicious hour has passed, but the wedding procession still hasn't arrived. 00:06:20.600 --> 00:06:22.520 align:center Let's wait a little longer. 00:06:36.480 --> 00:06:39.160 align:center Any sign of them? Are they here? 00:06:39.160 --> 00:06:41.000 align:center I've sent a servant two miles out to check. 00:06:41.000 --> 00:06:43.640 align:center There's no sign of the wedding procession. 00:06:43.640 --> 00:06:45.520 align:center We can't be this unlucky, can we? 00:06:45.520 --> 00:06:50.240 align:center It was a bride swap last time, don't tell me this time it's a runaway groom? 00:06:53.080 --> 00:06:54.840 align:center And you're still in the mood to eat? 00:06:54.840 --> 00:06:56.720 align:center Figure something out! 00:06:56.720 --> 00:07:00.640 align:center Until the sky falls, you still need to eat. 00:07:00.640 --> 00:07:02.960 align:center Besides, His Grace isn't that kind of person. 00:07:02.960 --> 00:07:05.720 align:center Something must have held him up. 00:07:10.040 --> 00:07:12.560 align:center Your Grac! 00:07:13.920 --> 00:07:15.000 align:center Your Grace! 00:07:15.000 --> 00:07:16.960 align:center This is urgent. Let me through. 00:07:16.960 --> 00:07:18.320 align:center Your Grace! 00:07:18.320 --> 00:07:20.560 align:center - I'm sorry! - This isn't proper. 00:07:20.560 --> 00:07:22.000 align:center Please stop, Your Grace! 00:07:22.000 --> 00:07:24.840 align:center Song Mo, barging in like this is against propriety. 00:07:24.840 --> 00:07:27.720 align:center Lord Zhao, I have something important to tell Shougu. 00:07:27.720 --> 00:07:29.000 align:center The wedding procession will be here soon. 00:07:29.000 --> 00:07:32.600 align:center You've missed the auspicious hour, and now you're breaking tradition by forcing your way in? 00:07:32.600 --> 00:07:34.840 align:center I'm sorry about this. 00:07:34.840 --> 00:07:36.600 align:center Such disrespect! 00:07:36.600 --> 00:07:37.680 align:center Stop him! 00:07:37.680 --> 00:07:39.960 align:center You can't go in! Come back! 00:07:40.560 --> 00:07:42.800 align:center Give him another quarter of an hour. 00:07:42.800 --> 00:07:44.840 align:center If he still doesn't show up... 00:07:46.600 --> 00:07:48.800 align:center I'll go find him myself. 00:07:48.800 --> 00:07:51.280 align:center You're going to find him? 00:07:53.560 --> 00:07:55.400 align:center May I come in? 00:07:55.400 --> 00:07:56.360 align:center Dou Zhao? 00:07:56.360 --> 00:07:57.600 align:center No, absolutely not! 00:07:57.600 --> 00:07:59.440 align:center What groom barges into the bride's room? 00:07:59.440 --> 00:08:00.520 align:center It's against tradition! 00:08:00.520 --> 00:08:01.960 align:center You're an hour late. 00:08:01.960 --> 00:08:03.920 align:center You swore you'd marry our young lady. 00:08:03.920 --> 00:08:05.320 align:center - Why did you disrespect her? - Song Mo, you have to go! 00:08:05.320 --> 00:08:06.720 align:center Dou Zhao, trust me! Just crack the door open a little. 00:08:06.720 --> 00:08:09.560 align:center - You cannot go in. - I won't go in, and I won't look. 00:08:09.560 --> 00:08:10.960 align:center What are you doing, Yantang? 00:08:10.960 --> 00:08:12.560 align:center - Song Mo! - This is bad luck! 00:08:12.560 --> 00:08:14.800 align:center - Dou Zhao, give me your hand. - Song Mo! 00:08:14.800 --> 00:08:16.440 align:center - Listen to me! - Dou Zhao! 00:08:16.440 --> 00:08:17.960 align:center - Your Grace! - Dou Zhao! 00:08:17.960 --> 00:08:20.600 align:center Song Mo, get out! 00:08:20.600 --> 00:08:23.360 align:center - This is bad luck! - Your Grace! 00:08:23.360 --> 00:08:24.920 align:center You cannot go in! 00:08:24.920 --> 00:08:27.880 align:center Yes, please listen, Your Grace. 00:08:27.880 --> 00:08:29.760 align:center You can't come in. 00:08:29.760 --> 00:08:31.080 align:center How did you hurt your hand? 00:08:31.080 --> 00:08:32.280 align:center It's nothing. 00:08:32.280 --> 00:08:34.520 align:center Just give me your hand. 00:08:34.520 --> 00:08:36.560 align:center It's hurt badly. This isn't nothing. 00:08:36.560 --> 00:08:41.320 align:center ♫ I stand on my tiptoes and kiss your eyebrows ♫ 00:08:41.320 --> 00:08:47.240 align:center ​♫ There is no need to hide my heart in the future ♫ 00:08:47.240 --> 00:08:52.480 align:center ♫ Covered in frost and snow, side by side with you again ♫ 00:08:54.000 --> 00:08:55.720 align:center How did you find it? 00:08:55.720 --> 00:08:58.640 align:center - Dou Qi, hand over the bracelet! - What bracelet? 00:08:58.640 --> 00:09:01.480 align:center We've found the jar of Nuerhong in your house. 00:09:01.480 --> 00:09:03.280 align:center Now hand over the bracelet. 00:09:03.280 --> 00:09:05.880 align:center Something dug up in the wilderness 00:09:05.880 --> 00:09:08.040 align:center - belongs to whoever finds it. - Give it to me! 00:09:08.040 --> 00:09:13.840 align:center ♫ I don't listen to the advice of the mortals ♫ 00:09:13.840 --> 00:09:15.760 align:center You want the bracelet, huh? 00:09:15.760 --> 00:09:18.400 align:center I'd rather burn it as firewood than give it to you! 00:09:21.160 --> 00:09:26.120 align:center ♫ I chase you one step closer and can't bear to stop ♫ 00:09:26.120 --> 00:09:28.440 align:center Now that the bracelet and the wine have been found, 00:09:28.440 --> 00:09:30.280 align:center you can put your mind at ease. 00:09:30.280 --> 00:09:32.640 align:center I'm sorry that I barged in and broke the rules. 00:09:32.640 --> 00:09:34.480 align:center The wedding procession will arrive soon. 00:09:34.480 --> 00:09:36.640 align:center I'll step out and wait. 00:09:37.720 --> 00:09:39.200 align:center Wait! 00:09:42.640 --> 00:09:48.000 align:center ♫ I picked a star and hung the moon to illuminate your night ♫ 00:09:48.000 --> 00:09:51.960 align:center ♫ I only send my heart to one person, leaving no vacancies ♫ 00:09:51.960 --> 00:09:53.960 align:center Your wound will fester if you don't treat it soon. 00:09:53.960 --> 00:09:57.160 align:center I can't feel at ease going through the wedding ceremony like this. 00:10:02.040 --> 00:10:03.840 align:center Go about your business. 00:10:13.920 --> 00:10:16.560 align:center Hold on. This might hurt a little. 00:10:18.560 --> 00:10:21.760 align:center Two perfect jade bracelets, 00:10:21.760 --> 00:10:25.280 align:center just like two hearts perfectly matched. 00:10:25.280 --> 00:10:28.600 align:center I can tell Yantang really loves her. 00:10:28.600 --> 00:10:33.000 align:center The grudges of the previous generation are long past. 00:10:33.000 --> 00:10:38.760 align:center What matters now is that they find happiness together. 00:10:44.080 --> 00:10:47.000 align:center [Double Happiness] 00:10:52.240 --> 00:10:53.920 align:center Hurry up! 00:10:55.200 --> 00:10:57.480 align:center Our groom has brought plenty of gifts! 00:10:57.480 --> 00:10:59.400 align:center Move them all inside! 00:10:59.400 --> 00:11:01.040 align:center Hurry up now! 00:11:01.040 --> 00:11:03.480 align:center We don't want to delay the wedding! 00:11:07.760 --> 00:11:11.680 align:center Dou Zhao, the fourth daughter of the Dou family of Beilou, 00:11:11.680 --> 00:11:14.440 align:center is to marry into the Song family today. 00:11:14.440 --> 00:11:16.720 align:center Such a moment is bittersweet. 00:11:16.720 --> 00:11:19.040 align:center [Memorial Tablet of Lady Zhao] 00:11:24.640 --> 00:11:26.640 align:center By the command of His Majesty and my father, 00:11:26.640 --> 00:11:29.440 align:center I humbly accept this union and pledge to honor it. 00:11:29.440 --> 00:11:33.440 align:center As you join your new family, never forget to uphold reverence and propriety. 00:11:33.440 --> 00:11:38.320 align:center Remain mindful of your duties, and never stray from your obligations. 00:11:49.440 --> 00:11:54.040 align:center These are my savings from all these years. 00:11:54.040 --> 00:11:57.840 align:center Don't worry, I've prepared some for Ming'er as well. 00:11:58.680 --> 00:12:02.880 align:center I know you've endured far too many hardships over the years. 00:12:02.880 --> 00:12:07.440 align:center I sold a few shops under my name to add to your dowry. 00:12:07.440 --> 00:12:09.240 align:center Father... 00:12:11.120 --> 00:12:15.000 align:center Song Yantang, if you treat her well, 00:12:15.000 --> 00:12:19.040 align:center both the Dou and Cui families stand behind you. 00:12:19.040 --> 00:12:22.720 align:center If you dare to mistreat her, we won't let you off easily. 00:12:22.720 --> 00:12:26.640 align:center I will keep that in mind and honor my promise to her. 00:12:31.920 --> 00:12:35.240 align:center With her stepmother's bullying and her uncle's oppressive behavior, 00:12:35.240 --> 00:12:39.440 align:center it's nice to see that there are people who really care for her in this family. 00:12:39.440 --> 00:12:42.640 align:center ♫ The jade terrace drifts like a shadow, all devoid of magnificence ♫ 00:12:42.640 --> 00:12:46.040 align:center ♫ Thousands of soldiers stop at your feet ♫ 00:12:46.040 --> 00:12:52.440 align:center ♫ I lean over to kiss you and say goodbye ♫ 00:12:52.440 --> 00:12:55.720 align:center ♫ The golden-feathered and fierce horse travels to the end of the world ♫ 00:12:55.720 --> 00:13:04.840 align:center ♫ In this life, if there is no you, what is there to envy ♫ 00:13:04.840 --> 00:13:11.640 align:center ♫ Let me put down my sword and thank the sea of ​​sand, and give you a jade hairpin ♫ 00:13:11.640 --> 00:13:18.720 align:center ♫ I want these thousands of trees to bloom for you overnight ♫ 00:13:18.720 --> 00:13:24.960 align:center ♫ I'll just write in bold ink for you ♫ 00:13:24.960 --> 00:13:34.440 align:center ♫ Apart from that, let the rest pale in comparison ♫ 00:13:50.800 --> 00:13:54.080 align:center With all this grandeur, Dou Zhao must be over the moon. 00:13:54.080 --> 00:13:57.960 align:center Dou Shiying has emptied his coffers for her. 00:13:57.960 --> 00:13:59.800 align:center With such blatant favoritism, 00:13:59.800 --> 00:14:03.400 align:center how is Ming'er supposed to hold her head high in her husband's household? 00:14:11.600 --> 00:14:13.200 align:center Was the letter delivered? 00:14:13.240 --> 00:14:18.040 align:center It's been delivered to the Duke of Ying Residence as you instructed. 00:14:18.040 --> 00:14:24.240 align:center That place may seem glamorous and wealthy, but it's really a den of vipers. 00:14:24.240 --> 00:14:27.040 align:center Both father and son have blood on their hands. 00:14:27.040 --> 00:14:29.920 align:center Her life there won't be easy. 00:14:29.920 --> 00:14:33.040 align:center Her father-in-law is even more ruthless than I am. 00:14:33.040 --> 00:14:36.920 align:center I wonder if her father-in-law will even let her in that door. 00:14:36.920 --> 00:14:40.240 align:center "Zhao grew up on a country estate. 00:14:40.240 --> 00:14:44.120 align:center She lacked proper guidance and discipline. 00:14:44.120 --> 00:14:49.520 align:center While she may appear obedient, her actions are impulsive and unrefined. 00:14:49.520 --> 00:14:55.520 align:center I hope you will forgive her shortcomings, and guide her well in the future." 00:14:58.040 --> 00:15:01.320 align:center Wang Yingxue sounds sincere, 00:15:01.320 --> 00:15:05.440 align:center but what she's really saying is that Dou Zhao is an uncouth, conniving woman, 00:15:05.440 --> 00:15:08.240 align:center a typical troublemaker in the household. 00:15:08.240 --> 00:15:10.720 align:center It's not just her stepmother who dislikes her. 00:15:10.720 --> 00:15:13.440 align:center I asked around. 00:15:13.440 --> 00:15:20.040 align:center Even the neighborhood children say Young Lady Zhao would snatch their kites from them. 00:15:20.040 --> 00:15:21.120 align:center She's fierce as can be. 00:15:21.120 --> 00:15:24.920 align:center A clear sign she's nothing but a shrew! 00:15:24.920 --> 00:15:30.040 align:center Lord Song is in for a miserable time with her. 00:15:31.200 --> 00:15:37.320 align:center For my son to marry such a shrew, I'm greatly comforted! 00:15:38.800 --> 00:15:42.040 align:center I can't wait any longer. Let's go and welcome the bride now! 00:15:44.440 --> 00:15:46.240 align:center [Double Happiness] 00:15:46.240 --> 00:15:47.840 align:center It's the auspicious hour! 00:15:47.840 --> 00:15:49.920 align:center Begin the ceremony! 00:16:03.320 --> 00:16:06.520 align:center [Memorial Tablet of Lady Jiang] 00:16:09.240 --> 00:16:11.720 align:center Bow to the parents! 00:16:18.720 --> 00:16:22.880 align:center Crown Prince and Princess Shude have arrived! 00:16:29.920 --> 00:16:35.040 align:center Your Highnesses, I apologize for not welcoming you sooner. 00:16:35.040 --> 00:16:38.560 align:center By order of His Majesty, I am here to offer congratulations. 00:16:39.240 --> 00:16:42.800 align:center Greetings, Your Highnesses. 00:16:42.800 --> 00:16:45.320 align:center Duke of Ying, receive the imperial decree. 00:16:48.120 --> 00:16:51.360 align:center "By His Majesty's command, 00:16:51.360 --> 00:16:57.440 align:center On this joyous occasion of the union of Song Mo and Dou Zhao, I am greatly pleased. 00:16:57.440 --> 00:17:02.160 align:center I bestow upon both of their families reed pipes and chime stones, 00:17:02.160 --> 00:17:07.720 align:center symbolizing harmony and unity between the two families, for generations to come. 00:17:07.720 --> 00:17:10.160 align:center Thus is my decree." 00:17:10.160 --> 00:17:13.200 align:center I humbly accept the decree. 00:17:22.960 --> 00:17:25.880 align:center I hear that you are skilled in playing the reed pipe. 00:17:25.880 --> 00:17:29.400 align:center Surely you know that no matter how beautiful a solo, 00:17:29.400 --> 00:17:32.840 align:center it cannot compare to the harmony of reed pipes and chime stones played together. 00:17:33.640 --> 00:17:36.560 align:center Only with harmony between father and son, 00:17:36.560 --> 00:17:41.920 align:center can the honor of five generations of the Duke of Ying's legacy be upheld. 00:17:41.920 --> 00:17:46.080 align:center I will faithfully heed His Majesty's teachings. 00:17:47.840 --> 00:17:49.520 align:center The ceremony continues! 00:17:49.520 --> 00:17:52.040 align:center Step over the fire basin! 00:18:06.600 --> 00:18:09.480 align:center Enter the bridal chamber! 00:18:10.720 --> 00:18:13.000 align:center What's taking Su Su so long? 00:18:13.880 --> 00:18:15.680 align:center Come on! 00:18:17.200 --> 00:18:20.000 align:center Well, this is rare, someone leading a donkey down Changle Street. 00:18:20.000 --> 00:18:23.360 align:center But Yizhi Hall doesn't have a stable for donkeys. 00:18:25.040 --> 00:18:26.280 align:center It's Lord Song's wedding. 00:18:26.280 --> 00:18:28.520 align:center No unauthorized people are allowed inside. 00:18:28.520 --> 00:18:31.360 align:center I'm a close friend of the bride, here to attend the banquet. 00:18:31.360 --> 00:18:35.560 align:center Merchants are prohibited by law from wearing silk or riding in carriages. 00:18:35.560 --> 00:18:37.040 align:center Do you have an invitation? 00:18:37.040 --> 00:18:38.960 align:center I'm transporting so many goods, it's buried somewhere. 00:18:38.960 --> 00:18:41.000 align:center I'll miss the banquet by the time I find it. 00:18:41.000 --> 00:18:43.480 align:center If a merchant girl like you were Her Grace's close friend, 00:18:43.480 --> 00:18:46.960 align:center then I'm the Jade Emperor's childhood buddy! 00:18:47.920 --> 00:18:50.200 align:center How dare you look down on people! 00:18:50.200 --> 00:18:52.000 align:center Young Master Han. 00:18:53.160 --> 00:18:54.640 align:center What's wrong with being a merchant? 00:18:54.640 --> 00:18:56.880 align:center Earning an honest living with her own skills 00:18:56.880 --> 00:19:00.080 align:center is far better than being the lackey of some noble family. 00:19:02.200 --> 00:19:03.880 align:center I'm Song Han. 00:19:03.880 --> 00:19:05.160 align:center I've long heard of my sister-in-law's 00:19:05.160 --> 00:19:08.040 align:center close friendship with the esteemed Miao family's daughter. 00:19:08.040 --> 00:19:11.600 align:center And you must be Young Lady Miao. 00:19:11.600 --> 00:19:13.120 align:center Thank you, Young Master Han. 00:19:13.120 --> 00:19:17.600 align:center These are Zhao's personal belongings, but I'm not sure where they should go... 00:19:17.600 --> 00:19:19.400 align:center Here. 00:19:21.400 --> 00:19:23.200 align:center Your face. 00:19:27.360 --> 00:19:29.760 align:center Move the boxes to the inner courtyard. 00:19:29.760 --> 00:19:31.120 align:center Yes, Young Master. 00:19:31.120 --> 00:19:33.120 align:center Hurry! 00:19:33.120 --> 00:19:34.600 align:center You've worked hard. 00:19:34.600 --> 00:19:37.520 align:center I'll have someone take you to the inner hall to freshen up. 00:19:37.520 --> 00:19:40.640 align:center Don't worry, you won't miss the toast. 00:19:40.640 --> 00:19:42.440 align:center Thank you, Young Master. 00:19:43.640 --> 00:19:52.320 align:center Lift the veil! Lift the veil! 00:19:57.400 --> 00:20:01.280 align:center Yes! 00:20:01.280 --> 00:20:06.600 align:center The groom must sit on the bride's veil to signify that he'll always have the upper hand, 00:20:06.600 --> 00:20:09.640 align:center leading while she follows. 00:20:09.640 --> 00:20:11.440 align:center That's not a custom in my household. 00:20:11.440 --> 00:20:13.240 align:center My wife and I are equals. 00:20:13.240 --> 00:20:16.520 align:center Skip any ceremony that implies otherwise, please. 00:20:16.520 --> 00:20:18.520 align:center Then... 00:20:18.520 --> 00:20:22.400 align:center Mutual respect and love are the foundation for a lasting relationship. 00:20:22.400 --> 00:20:25.640 align:center Yes, yes! Let's move on to the unity wine. 00:20:25.640 --> 00:20:28.080 align:center Looks like she has no sense of tradition. 00:20:29.440 --> 00:20:32.160 align:center Yantang is completely under her thumb. 00:20:32.160 --> 00:20:35.160 align:center Who knows what chaos this household will descend into? 00:20:42.240 --> 00:20:45.920 align:center The couple shall hold their cups and drink together. 00:20:45.920 --> 00:20:50.840 align:center From this day forward, they will share joy and hardship alike, 00:20:53.040 --> 00:20:57.920 align:center bound by love until their final days. 00:21:09.640 --> 00:21:11.520 align:center Yes! Yes! 00:21:11.520 --> 00:21:17.840 align:center From this moment on, may you live in harmony and grow old side by side. 00:21:17.840 --> 00:21:19.840 align:center The ceremony is complete! 00:21:19.840 --> 00:21:21.440 align:center Awesome! Yes! 00:21:21.440 --> 00:21:23.720 align:center Time to drink! Your Grace, let's go and drink! 00:21:23.720 --> 00:21:25.840 align:center - Come on! - Yantang. 00:21:25.840 --> 00:21:27.920 align:center My wife wants to tell me something. 00:21:27.920 --> 00:21:30.240 align:center Come back soon. I have something to give you. 00:21:30.240 --> 00:21:32.440 align:center All right, I'll be back soon. 00:21:32.440 --> 00:21:35.160 align:center - Let's go and drink! - Allright, allright. 00:21:37.880 --> 00:21:39.240 align:center Let's drink until you drop. 00:21:39.240 --> 00:21:41.640 align:center Come on! 00:21:41.640 --> 00:21:44.000 align:center Yantang has changed. 00:21:44.000 --> 00:21:47.880 align:center Lady Jiang used to say he was always so careless, 00:21:47.880 --> 00:21:52.040 align:center wearing the wrong clothes, or even putting his shoes on backward. 00:21:52.040 --> 00:21:56.280 align:center But now, it seems he's found someone he loves and cherishes. 00:21:57.360 --> 00:22:01.200 align:center Today's ceremony went smoothly thanks to you for stepping in. 00:22:01.200 --> 00:22:03.320 align:center Please, take a seat and rest for a moment. 00:22:03.320 --> 00:22:04.680 align:center Forgive my boldness, 00:22:04.680 --> 00:22:06.520 align:center but may I ask for your blessing to bring good fortune to the bridal bed? 00:22:06.520 --> 00:22:08.120 align:center Come. 00:22:08.120 --> 00:22:09.920 align:center Please sit. 00:22:11.360 --> 00:22:17.000 align:center That blessing should come from someone whose marriage is harmonious and who has children. 00:22:17.000 --> 00:22:21.160 align:center I, however, have no children, and have been widowed for over a decade. 00:22:21.880 --> 00:22:28.920 align:center I believe that living freely, with confidence and joy, makes one a truly blessed person. 00:22:30.160 --> 00:22:34.480 align:center Now I see why Yantang holds you so dear. 00:22:37.720 --> 00:22:39.720 align:center What did you say? 00:22:39.720 --> 00:22:44.440 align:center Duke of Ying happily welcomed Dou Zhao into his household? 00:22:44.440 --> 00:22:46.440 align:center I made it crystal clear in my letter 00:22:46.440 --> 00:22:50.520 align:center that Dou Zhao is nothing more than an uncultured, unruly wild girl! 00:22:50.520 --> 00:22:55.040 align:center Could it be that the duke is just too thick-headed to pick up on your meaning, Madam? 00:22:55.040 --> 00:22:58.120 align:center Are you saying it's my fault for not being clear enough? 00:23:00.040 --> 00:23:04.440 align:center Looks like the duke really is a clueless fool. 00:23:04.440 --> 00:23:07.440 align:center No wonder he can't even outwit his own son. 00:23:07.440 --> 00:23:10.000 align:center [Yizhi Hall] 00:23:12.640 --> 00:23:17.240 align:center I didn't really trust His Grace before, but now I see how much he cares for Sister. 00:23:17.240 --> 00:23:18.520 align:center I'm so happy for her. 00:23:18.520 --> 00:23:22.640 align:center I'm happy for her too, but I can't help feeling a little envious. 00:23:22.640 --> 00:23:25.640 align:center Finding a good husband is no easy task. 00:23:25.640 --> 00:23:29.240 align:center When will it be my turn, Su Su? 00:23:32.840 --> 00:23:36.240 align:center You two are blood brothers, yet your aim at this game is terrible. 00:23:36.240 --> 00:23:38.520 align:center You've lost three matches in a row! 00:23:42.040 --> 00:23:44.320 align:center You don't really deserve that jade belt. 00:23:44.320 --> 00:23:47.640 align:center Why not give it to me as a wager? 00:23:47.640 --> 00:23:49.040 align:center It's just a matter of luck. 00:23:49.040 --> 00:23:51.320 align:center I can play for him and beat you. 00:23:52.120 --> 00:23:55.240 align:center Young Master Han, you may not be good at this game, but your charm is undeniable. 00:23:55.240 --> 00:23:58.440 align:center Even a merchant girl is jumping in to defend you. 00:23:59.840 --> 00:24:01.520 align:center This jade belt was a gift from His Majesty. 00:24:01.520 --> 00:24:04.240 align:center If you want to wager it as a prize, what does that say about your respect for His Majesty? 00:24:04.240 --> 00:24:06.440 align:center So what if it's an imperial gift? 00:24:06.440 --> 00:24:08.120 align:center Young Master Han, you're best at sword dancing. 00:24:08.120 --> 00:24:10.440 align:center Why don't we combine it with poetry? 00:24:10.440 --> 00:24:13.840 align:center Last time, when you performed to "Draped in orchids and belted with thyme, 00:24:13.840 --> 00:24:15.840 align:center breaking off fresh blossoms to send as a token of longing," 00:24:15.840 --> 00:24:18.440 align:center the way your sword moves matched the verse was stunning. 00:24:18.440 --> 00:24:20.840 align:center I've always despised people like you who flaunt your background! 00:24:20.840 --> 00:24:22.840 align:center Arrogant and full of yourselves. 00:24:22.840 --> 00:24:24.720 align:center Exactly! 00:24:24.720 --> 00:24:27.440 align:center What does "Draped in orchids and belted with thyme" mean? 00:24:28.240 --> 00:24:30.040 align:center You don't know Qu Yuan's "Mountain Spirit"? 00:24:30.040 --> 00:24:33.000 align:center To think His Graces's wife has friends like this. 00:24:33.840 --> 00:24:35.920 align:center I know Mountain Spirit, and I know Qu Yuan, too. 00:24:35.920 --> 00:24:39.040 align:center Put them together, and I've got no idea! So what? Not knowing is no big deal. 00:24:39.040 --> 00:24:41.640 align:center As long as the dumplings and the wine taste good, what's the problem? 00:24:41.640 --> 00:24:43.240 align:center You want to play flick chess? 00:24:43.240 --> 00:24:44.720 align:center Fine! 00:24:45.440 --> 00:24:47.440 align:center I'll play with you. 00:24:47.440 --> 00:24:50.040 align:center Dou Zhao grew up on a country estate. 00:24:50.040 --> 00:24:53.120 align:center Don't tell me she's as uncouth as you? 00:24:54.640 --> 00:24:55.640 align:center I... 00:24:55.640 --> 00:24:57.240 align:center [Not Yet a Tea House] 00:24:57.240 --> 00:24:58.840 align:center Your Grace, mind the steps. 00:24:58.840 --> 00:25:00.040 align:center Song Mo! 00:25:00.040 --> 00:25:01.840 align:center Song Mo, wait! Song Mo! 00:25:01.840 --> 00:25:04.640 align:center I've drunk too much. 00:25:04.640 --> 00:25:05.840 align:center He's drunk, Your Highness. 00:25:05.840 --> 00:25:12.840 align:center The young general, losing on the battlefield of the drinking table? No way. 00:25:12.840 --> 00:25:15.240 align:center - Come on, let's drink some more! - Your Highness! 00:25:15.240 --> 00:25:18.440 align:center Look at Song Mo, he's going to throw up if he drinks any more. 00:25:18.440 --> 00:25:20.640 align:center My wife... 00:25:20.640 --> 00:25:22.840 align:center Ah, Dou Zhao's waiting for you? 00:25:22.840 --> 00:25:24.840 align:center Got it. 00:25:24.840 --> 00:25:26.640 align:center Go on, go on. 00:25:26.640 --> 00:25:28.920 align:center - Easy, Your Highness. - Thank you, Your Highness. 00:25:28.920 --> 00:25:31.440 align:center - Let's keep drinking! - Enjoy, Your Highness! 00:25:31.440 --> 00:25:33.000 align:center Come on! 00:25:33.640 --> 00:25:35.440 align:center More drinks! 00:25:43.840 --> 00:25:46.640 align:center All you can think about now is Dou Zhao. 00:25:46.640 --> 00:25:49.720 align:center A married friend is like a lost friend. 00:25:49.720 --> 00:25:53.040 align:center You're always busy with your drills, now you've got a wife. 00:25:53.040 --> 00:25:56.520 align:center I doubt we'll have many chances to sit together and drink like this again. 00:25:56.520 --> 00:26:01.640 align:center You're the one who said making a girl wait too long builds resentment. 00:26:03.360 --> 00:26:06.040 align:center And what about your dear friend's resentment? 00:26:06.040 --> 00:26:08.160 align:center It's love over friendship now. 00:26:09.320 --> 00:26:12.240 align:center - Best wishes for your marriage, Your Grace. - Best wishes for your marriage, Your Grace. 00:26:12.240 --> 00:26:13.640 align:center Thank you, Your Grace. 00:26:13.640 --> 00:26:16.440 align:center - Thank you, Your Grace. - You may go. 00:26:32.840 --> 00:26:34.320 align:center Shougu? 00:26:35.120 --> 00:26:36.840 align:center Shougu? 00:26:36.840 --> 00:26:38.640 align:center Come here. 00:26:40.680 --> 00:26:42.680 align:center What are you doing here? 00:26:43.960 --> 00:26:45.760 align:center Come. 00:26:46.520 --> 00:26:49.840 align:center Your Highness, we've searched inside and out of Yizhi Hall. 00:26:49.840 --> 00:26:52.040 align:center There's no sign of that letter. 00:26:53.520 --> 00:26:55.640 align:center Yes, Your Highness! 00:27:03.840 --> 00:27:06.920 align:center A few days ago, the Shadow Guards found out that the clerk delivering my uncle's letter 00:27:06.920 --> 00:27:08.640 align:center was taken to the Eastern Palace. 00:27:08.640 --> 00:27:12.920 align:center His fate is unknown, and the letter is missing. 00:27:13.680 --> 00:27:15.800 align:center You suspect the crown prince? 00:27:17.040 --> 00:27:19.520 align:center He's deeply suspicious of me and constantly testing me. 00:27:19.520 --> 00:27:21.680 align:center He must be hiding something. 00:27:21.680 --> 00:27:26.440 align:center Whether those inside or outside this residence are allies or enemies is still uncertain. 00:27:28.040 --> 00:27:30.600 align:center That sounds dangerous. 00:27:30.600 --> 00:27:33.200 align:center Aren't you afraid I might run away? 00:27:35.800 --> 00:27:37.600 align:center Just kidding. 00:27:44.640 --> 00:27:48.000 align:center Wife, you astonish me. 00:27:51.040 --> 00:27:53.480 align:center Let me take off your phoenix crown. 00:28:06.040 --> 00:28:08.040 align:center My wife is so beautiful. 00:28:09.120 --> 00:28:10.920 align:center Come with me. 00:28:16.640 --> 00:28:18.440 align:center Sit down. 00:28:20.120 --> 00:28:22.200 align:center There is something I want to show you. 00:28:22.200 --> 00:28:24.400 align:center I've kept it hidden for many years. 00:28:24.400 --> 00:28:26.640 align:center I think you'd like to see it. 00:28:26.640 --> 00:28:28.520 align:center Wait here for a moment. 00:29:06.680 --> 00:29:08.480 align:center No peeking! 00:29:27.840 --> 00:29:31.520 align:center I once came across a playbook called "The Chronicles of the World." 00:29:31.520 --> 00:29:35.920 align:center This is the tapestry of life depicted in the book. 00:29:35.920 --> 00:29:39.440 align:center The stories recorded in it mirror our current reality. 00:29:39.440 --> 00:29:40.920 align:center According to the playbook, 00:29:40.920 --> 00:29:46.120 align:center Prince Qing will stage a rebellion in the 27th year of Chengping, which is next year. 00:29:55.840 --> 00:30:01.240 align:center You're really as brilliant as Zhuge Liang, worth every effort it took to marry you. 00:30:01.240 --> 00:30:03.240 align:center Am I not being clear enough? 00:30:03.240 --> 00:30:07.640 align:center Treason is no trivial matter, yet you seem so indifferent, Your Grace. 00:30:07.640 --> 00:30:09.440 align:center It's not indifference. 00:30:09.440 --> 00:30:12.920 align:center It's that His Majesty has only two sons. 00:30:12.920 --> 00:30:16.040 align:center Who ultimately inherits the throne is still undecided. 00:30:16.040 --> 00:30:18.920 align:center Even if Prince Qing were to seize power, 00:30:18.920 --> 00:30:24.640 align:center it wouldn't be all that surprising, would it? 00:30:26.480 --> 00:30:28.840 align:center I guess that's true. 00:30:28.840 --> 00:30:33.240 align:center But the key isn't Prince Qing or Crown Prince, it's you. 00:30:33.240 --> 00:30:35.720 align:center You hold the military power over the Imperial Guards. 00:30:35.720 --> 00:30:38.040 align:center Neither of them can bypass you. 00:30:38.040 --> 00:30:43.240 align:center What they want now is either to win you over or eliminate you. 00:30:47.160 --> 00:30:54.000 align:center Thank you for being honest with me, but court politics can't be resolved in a day. 00:30:54.040 --> 00:30:58.640 align:center Today is our wedding day, after all. 00:31:02.120 --> 00:31:04.520 align:center You're right. It's my fault. 00:31:04.520 --> 00:31:08.640 align:center I just couldn't wait to tell you everything on my mind. 00:31:08.640 --> 00:31:11.120 align:center I didn't consider the timing. 00:31:11.120 --> 00:31:13.840 align:center You're right, these matters can wait. 00:31:40.280 --> 00:31:41.720 align:center You haven't eaten all day. 00:31:41.720 --> 00:31:43.000 align:center You must be starving. 00:31:43.040 --> 00:31:45.440 align:center I'll ask the kitchen to prepare something for you. 00:31:45.440 --> 00:31:47.040 align:center It's fine. 00:31:47.040 --> 00:31:52.520 align:center I don't want the servants to think you've married a gluttonous wife. 00:31:54.000 --> 00:31:56.840 align:center I'll cook for you myself, then. 00:31:59.040 --> 00:32:02.600 align:center Let me do the grilling. Your hand is injured. 00:32:02.600 --> 00:32:05.240 align:center It's fine. I can manage. 00:32:09.640 --> 00:32:14.520 align:center A year ago, you were holding a blade to my throat to threaten me. 00:32:14.520 --> 00:32:18.320 align:center Who would've thought that we'd be family a year later? 00:32:20.960 --> 00:32:22.760 align:center Family? 00:32:23.480 --> 00:32:26.240 align:center I grew up in the military with my uncle. 00:32:26.240 --> 00:32:29.160 align:center I didn't know what having a family meant. 00:32:29.160 --> 00:32:32.120 align:center Until I saw my uncle and aunt together. 00:32:32.120 --> 00:32:36.600 align:center That's when I realized, "So that's what family looks like." 00:32:36.600 --> 00:32:38.960 align:center What about the Duke of Ying Residence? 00:32:41.040 --> 00:32:44.640 align:center I mean, when Lady Jiang was still alive? 00:32:45.440 --> 00:32:47.360 align:center Even then, 00:32:48.720 --> 00:32:50.720 align:center it didn't feel like a family. 00:32:53.720 --> 00:32:55.920 align:center I understand. 00:32:55.920 --> 00:33:00.200 align:center When I was little, I'd see other families of three... 00:33:00.840 --> 00:33:06.320 align:center and wonder why my mother would leave me behind, 00:33:06.320 --> 00:33:09.400 align:center and why I couldn't stop it from happening. 00:33:10.960 --> 00:33:15.600 align:center Whenever I couldn't figure it out, I'd run off to the back hills. 00:33:15.600 --> 00:33:21.000 align:center I'd watch the chubby wife of the Lang family in Gao Village chasing her drunk husband around. 00:33:21.000 --> 00:33:24.360 align:center Everyone in the estate would come out to watch the spectacle. 00:33:24.360 --> 00:33:29.200 align:center I also saw a peddler buying two sesame buns 00:33:29.200 --> 00:33:32.560 align:center on their way home to give to their daughters. 00:33:33.320 --> 00:33:38.880 align:center The more I saw of people and their lives, I realized there are all kinds of families, 00:33:38.880 --> 00:33:41.320 align:center some like this, some like that. 00:33:41.320 --> 00:33:45.600 align:center But at the end of the day, there are more happy families than unhappy ones. 00:33:48.760 --> 00:33:52.440 align:center Growing up in the military had its perks. 00:33:52.440 --> 00:33:54.800 align:center I learned to be self-reliant. 00:33:54.800 --> 00:33:58.640 align:center This grilled fish is my specialty, made with a secret recipe. 00:33:58.640 --> 00:34:00.440 align:center Give it a try. 00:34:10.720 --> 00:34:15.400 align:center I've heard you could slice a live fish 3,000 times, 00:34:15.400 --> 00:34:18.320 align:center and when you put it back into the water, it could still swim away. 00:34:18.320 --> 00:34:20.200 align:center Is that true? 00:34:21.440 --> 00:34:24.640 align:center Even if you're scared now, it's too late. 00:34:39.840 --> 00:34:42.240 align:center Shougu! 00:34:44.840 --> 00:34:46.040 align:center Cousin. 00:34:46.040 --> 00:34:49.040 align:center You guys really are here. 00:34:49.040 --> 00:34:51.240 align:center There, there. 00:34:51.240 --> 00:34:52.840 align:center Don't cry, Cousin. 00:34:52.840 --> 00:34:54.840 align:center There, there. 00:34:54.840 --> 00:34:57.040 align:center All right now. 00:34:57.040 --> 00:34:58.920 align:center Who bullied you? 00:34:58.920 --> 00:35:00.640 align:center Who could possibly bully me? 00:35:00.640 --> 00:35:02.440 align:center These are tears of joy. 00:35:02.440 --> 00:35:07.640 align:center Shougu, you got married today, and I'm 99% happy for you. 00:35:07.640 --> 00:35:11.440 align:center But there's this tiny part of me that feels a little sad. 00:35:11.440 --> 00:35:14.440 align:center Not everyone can happily marry the man they like. 00:35:14.440 --> 00:35:17.640 align:center I feel like I'll never get married. 00:35:17.640 --> 00:35:20.040 align:center Aren't there plenty of men in the world? 00:35:20.040 --> 00:35:23.840 align:center Finding the one you like can't be that hard. 00:35:23.840 --> 00:35:27.640 align:center Your Grace, isn't that right? 00:35:29.320 --> 00:35:31.840 align:center Absolutely! Without a doubt! 00:35:33.080 --> 00:35:36.040 align:center These are some of the finest men in the Imperials Guards, 00:35:36.040 --> 00:35:38.720 align:center with good family backgrounds, military ranks, distinguished in battle, 00:35:38.720 --> 00:35:41.400 align:center and many even hold titles of nobility. 00:35:44.640 --> 00:35:45.840 align:center No, they won't do. 00:35:45.840 --> 00:35:49.320 align:center If they're all brawn, they're probably short on brains. 00:35:51.640 --> 00:35:56.560 align:center Cousin, why don't you just lay out your ideal criteria? 00:35:56.560 --> 00:35:58.080 align:center His Grace will find someone based on that. 00:35:58.080 --> 00:36:01.400 align:center There are even scholars among the Imperial Guards. 00:36:01.400 --> 00:36:03.880 align:center Scholars? No, absolutely not. 00:36:03.880 --> 00:36:07.680 align:center All that nitpicking over words would drive me insane. 00:36:07.680 --> 00:36:12.120 align:center The person I like should have a skill they excel at, 00:36:12.120 --> 00:36:15.760 align:center know some martial arts to protect me. 00:36:19.280 --> 00:36:21.840 align:center He should be a little good-looking. 00:36:23.440 --> 00:36:25.680 align:center A little cool. 00:36:26.440 --> 00:36:30.840 align:center And most importantly, have good manners. 00:36:30.840 --> 00:36:32.120 align:center I'm sorry. 00:36:32.120 --> 00:36:34.640 align:center I didn't know you were Young Lady Zhao. 00:36:35.760 --> 00:36:41.800 align:center Cousin, do you already have someone in mind? 00:36:43.240 --> 00:36:46.040 align:center - I... - Who is it? 00:36:46.040 --> 00:36:49.720 align:center - Who is he? - No one! I was just making it up. 00:36:51.280 --> 00:36:53.760 align:center It's not even close to anything real yet. 00:37:16.640 --> 00:37:20.640 align:center Shougu, I broke your "many children, many blessings" token. 00:37:20.640 --> 00:37:23.440 align:center Don't worry, I'll get it fixed no matter what. 00:37:23.440 --> 00:37:26.840 align:center Otherwise, it'll turn into "no children, no blessings." 00:37:26.840 --> 00:37:29.520 align:center What nonsense is she talking about? 00:38:14.440 --> 00:38:16.320 align:center Morning, Your Grace! 00:38:17.080 --> 00:38:20.320 align:center Your Grace, why are you coming out of the study? 00:38:26.280 --> 00:38:27.720 align:center Your Grace. 00:38:27.720 --> 00:38:30.440 align:center [Not Yet a Tea House] 00:38:36.560 --> 00:38:38.440 align:center Are you awake, Shougu? 00:38:49.160 --> 00:38:50.680 align:center Have you seen Shougu? 00:38:50.680 --> 00:38:53.000 align:center No, we haven't. What's wrong? 00:38:53.000 --> 00:38:55.400 align:center Did the bride run off last night? 00:38:58.800 --> 00:39:00.680 align:center Your Grace. 00:39:00.680 --> 00:39:02.720 align:center Mr. Chen, where is my wife? 00:39:02.720 --> 00:39:04.520 align:center Please come with me. 00:39:09.400 --> 00:39:11.200 align:center Your Grace. 00:39:22.640 --> 00:39:24.240 align:center [Memorial Tablet of Lady Jiang] 00:39:24.240 --> 00:39:29.720 align:center Lady Jiang, I should call you "Mother" today. 00:39:30.520 --> 00:39:33.440 align:center I imagine this is as surprising to you as it is to me. 00:39:33.440 --> 00:39:36.840 align:center That Yantang and I have ended up together. 00:39:37.760 --> 00:39:44.720 align:center At first, he was so intense that I was afraid of him and even tried to avoid him. 00:39:44.720 --> 00:39:49.520 align:center But over time, I came to see the weight he carried. 00:39:49.520 --> 00:39:52.840 align:center Losing the Duke of Ding nearly destroyed him, 00:39:52.840 --> 00:39:56.920 align:center and then when you passed, his own father turned against him. 00:39:56.920 --> 00:40:00.440 align:center Loyalty and duty became weapons used to tear him apart. 00:40:00.440 --> 00:40:03.720 align:center Anyone would have broken after going through that. 00:40:04.520 --> 00:40:08.200 align:center But thankfully, he made it through. 00:40:09.080 --> 00:40:11.440 align:center I'll be by his side from now on. 00:40:12.440 --> 00:40:15.520 align:center I'll make sure he never goes through such suffering again. 00:40:15.520 --> 00:40:20.240 align:center In the days ahead, Yantang and I will support each other. 00:40:20.240 --> 00:40:22.760 align:center I will help him fulfill his aspirations. 00:40:22.760 --> 00:40:26.600 align:center [The Meritous Deeds of every Hill] 00:40:47.800 --> 00:40:50.520 align:center [Memorial Tablet of Lady Jiang] 00:40:50.520 --> 00:40:55.040 align:center Mother, please rest easy. 00:40:55.040 --> 00:40:59.520 align:center I am no longer alone. 00:41:05.360 --> 00:41:09.840 align:center Mother, she's the one I'll protect for the rest of my life. 00:41:09.840 --> 00:41:13.040 align:center If you're watching over me from above, 00:41:13.040 --> 00:41:18.120 align:center I ask that you watch over her as well. 00:41:34.240 --> 00:41:36.440 align:center Yantang. 00:41:36.440 --> 00:41:39.120 align:center - Call me Husband. - Song Mo! 00:41:43.240 --> 00:41:46.640 align:center All these years, I've used my own savings to help you, and you think I'm being unreasonable? 00:41:46.640 --> 00:41:51.720 align:center Heaven must be blind not to strike you down with lightning, you ungrateful wretch!