WEBVTT 00:00:14.760 --> 00:00:16.960 align:center A spear is unlike a sword or dagger. 00:00:16.960 --> 00:00:18.800 align:center It is eight feet in length. 00:00:18.800 --> 00:00:20.960 align:center If you grip the tail end, your strikes will lack force. 00:00:20.960 --> 00:00:22.960 align:center You must hold it at the center. 00:00:22.960 --> 00:00:24.640 align:center Here, try it first. 00:00:26.360 --> 00:00:28.720 align:center Ever since the Cangbei Gang entered the city, 00:00:28.720 --> 00:00:32.320 align:center Cousin has been clamoring to learn some means of self-defense. 00:00:32.320 --> 00:00:35.440 align:center Yet it seems only Chen Jia has caught her eye. 00:00:35.440 --> 00:00:37.560 align:center I trust Chen Jia on this matter. 00:00:37.560 --> 00:00:39.560 align:center He won't bring harm to your cousin. 00:00:45.960 --> 00:00:47.840 align:center Are you all right? 00:00:50.200 --> 00:00:51.200 align:center Come now. 00:00:51.200 --> 00:00:54.800 align:center I must teach you how to wield a spear properly, lest you injure yourself again. 00:00:54.800 --> 00:01:02.080 align:center The spear consists of block, hold, and thrust as the three fundamental techniques. 00:01:02.080 --> 00:01:06.400 align:center If you trust Chen Jia that much, why don't we place a wager? 00:01:06.400 --> 00:01:08.200 align:center Let us test our judgment of people. 00:01:08.200 --> 00:01:11.200 align:center We shall set a deadline of half a year. 00:01:11.200 --> 00:01:13.480 align:center Let us see, by then, whether you emerge victorious. 00:01:13.480 --> 00:01:14.680 align:center Agreed. 00:01:14.680 --> 00:01:16.480 align:center Hold the center firmly. 00:01:17.080 --> 00:01:18.600 align:center A little further back. 00:01:19.400 --> 00:01:21.200 align:center Lower your wrist. 00:01:22.000 --> 00:01:25.880 align:center Block, hold, and thrust. 00:01:32.240 --> 00:01:36.000 align:center Block, hold, and thrust. 00:01:37.800 --> 00:01:40.280 align:center You are the clumsiest pupil I have ever taught. 00:01:45.080 --> 00:01:48.800 align:center How many other clever young ladies have you taught, then? 00:01:48.800 --> 00:01:50.880 align:center I have never taught any other young ladies. 00:01:50.880 --> 00:01:52.600 align:center This is called Threshing Wheat. 00:01:52.600 --> 00:01:54.600 align:center This one is Cutting Grass. 00:01:55.280 --> 00:01:57.920 align:center This one's called Spinning the Clothesline. 00:01:58.800 --> 00:01:59.880 align:center Not bad. 00:01:59.880 --> 00:02:01.800 align:center It is none of your concern. There are still many techniques left. 00:02:01.800 --> 00:02:04.000 align:center - So, which young ladies have you taught before? - I haven't. 00:02:04.000 --> 00:02:06.280 align:center Who have you taught before? 00:02:27.840 --> 00:02:30.880 align:center [All Kinds of Good Luck House] 00:02:43.000 --> 00:02:44.840 align:center Miss Miao. 00:02:47.800 --> 00:02:50.000 align:center Second Young Master. 00:02:50.000 --> 00:02:51.880 align:center What a coincidence. 00:02:53.800 --> 00:02:55.880 align:center Here, wipe your sweat first. 00:02:58.880 --> 00:03:02.800 align:center This is already the second time you've given me a handkerchief. 00:03:05.400 --> 00:03:08.600 align:center What are you doing here so late at this hour? 00:03:11.480 --> 00:03:12.800 align:center Is this your shop? 00:03:12.800 --> 00:03:13.880 align:center Yes, it is. 00:03:13.880 --> 00:03:16.280 align:center I was just about to check on my nursery. 00:03:16.280 --> 00:03:20.200 align:center Would you like to come inside and take a look? 00:03:22.600 --> 00:03:24.600 align:center Come, this way. 00:03:31.320 --> 00:03:33.240 align:center Here we are. 00:03:38.480 --> 00:03:41.800 align:center You planted all these by yourself? 00:03:41.800 --> 00:03:42.800 align:center That's right. 00:03:42.800 --> 00:03:46.200 align:center I'm taking advantage of the evening dew to grow some newly discovered crops. 00:03:46.200 --> 00:03:47.880 align:center By the way, 00:03:49.680 --> 00:03:51.400 align:center these are beans from the West. 00:03:51.400 --> 00:03:52.800 align:center It flowers above the ground. 00:03:52.800 --> 00:03:56.600 align:center But when the blossoms fall, its stalks bury into the soil, where the fruit grows. 00:03:56.600 --> 00:03:59.680 align:center Its taste leaves a delightful fragrance on the lips. 00:03:59.680 --> 00:04:02.280 align:center I have heard of this before. 00:04:02.280 --> 00:04:05.000 align:center In the South, because it bears fruit after the flowers fall, 00:04:05.000 --> 00:04:06.600 align:center they call it the peanut. 00:04:06.600 --> 00:04:09.800 align:center So you've been to the South, Second Young Master? 00:04:09.800 --> 00:04:15.080 align:center I once had a music teacher who came from a southern seaside town. 00:04:15.080 --> 00:04:17.680 align:center But he has since passed away. 00:04:21.080 --> 00:04:24.400 align:center This is the first pot of peanuts I ever grew. 00:04:24.400 --> 00:04:26.600 align:center I'm gifting it to you. 00:04:26.600 --> 00:04:29.400 align:center - I... - Just like this peanut plant, 00:04:29.400 --> 00:04:33.000 align:center though it grows deep underground, surrounded by darkness, 00:04:33.000 --> 00:04:35.800 align:center it will one day flower and bear fruit. 00:04:43.280 --> 00:04:45.000 align:center Thank you. 00:04:52.320 --> 00:04:55.000 align:center Wife, have some rice. 00:04:55.000 --> 00:04:58.240 align:center You go ahead first. I still have some accounts to settle. 00:05:15.200 --> 00:05:17.480 align:center Did you make all of this? 00:05:21.600 --> 00:05:24.000 align:center Why have you cooked so many dishes at once? 00:05:24.000 --> 00:05:26.000 align:center You've worked hard these past few days. 00:05:26.000 --> 00:05:28.200 align:center This is my way of rewarding you. 00:05:28.200 --> 00:05:30.400 align:center You've made so much, I won't be able to finish it all. 00:05:30.400 --> 00:05:31.600 align:center Wouldn't that be wasteful? 00:05:31.600 --> 00:05:35.000 align:center As long as you enjoy it, then it's not a waste. 00:05:35.000 --> 00:05:38.800 align:center If you can't eat too much at once, I'll make smaller portions next time. 00:05:38.800 --> 00:05:40.480 align:center Having a bite of each dish would be enough. 00:05:40.480 --> 00:05:45.400 align:center I know how to make so many dishes, and I want you to try every single one of them. 00:05:45.400 --> 00:05:46.800 align:center What's the rush? 00:05:46.800 --> 00:05:48.200 align:center We have all the time in the world. 00:05:48.200 --> 00:05:50.480 align:center We can try them slowly over time. 00:05:58.160 --> 00:06:00.000 align:center What's wrong? 00:06:02.280 --> 00:06:03.800 align:center It's nothing. 00:06:03.800 --> 00:06:06.200 align:center Here. It's for you. 00:06:16.480 --> 00:06:20.600 align:center Dozens of shops in the capital, and across the thirteen provinces. 00:06:20.600 --> 00:06:23.800 align:center Iron mines in the north, kilns in the south. 00:06:23.800 --> 00:06:27.080 align:center Salt fields in the west, tea plantations in the east. 00:06:27.080 --> 00:06:29.000 align:center Even in remote Penghu, surrounded by mountains and waters, 00:06:29.000 --> 00:06:31.200 align:center there are several large ships. 00:06:33.120 --> 00:06:35.120 align:center You're this wealthy? 00:06:36.600 --> 00:06:41.280 align:center Surely you didn't think you had married a flashy but impoverished husband? 00:06:41.280 --> 00:06:42.480 align:center When my grandfather and mother were alive, 00:06:42.480 --> 00:06:44.600 align:center they were worried about me settling in a faraway place. 00:06:44.600 --> 00:06:48.480 align:center They feared I'd have no support in the capital, so they secured these assets for me early on. 00:06:48.480 --> 00:06:52.800 align:center You've never used an extravagant carriage, you drink no more than a small measure of wine, 00:06:52.800 --> 00:06:55.680 align:center and your wardrobe for the four seasons is so simple. 00:06:55.680 --> 00:06:58.480 align:center I was raised in the military, therefore I've never had extravagant habits. 00:06:58.480 --> 00:07:01.280 align:center Since the shops under my name have been idle for a long time, 00:07:01.280 --> 00:07:04.400 align:center transferring them to you will make them easier for you to manage. 00:07:04.400 --> 00:07:07.400 align:center It's also suitable for funding the Zhaowen Bookstore. 00:07:07.400 --> 00:07:10.080 align:center You're transferring all of it under my name? 00:07:10.080 --> 00:07:12.600 align:center I've even asked our family's chief shopkeeper to help you manage them. 00:07:12.600 --> 00:07:14.200 align:center This way, you can be like me. 00:07:14.200 --> 00:07:15.680 align:center A hands-off shopkeeper. 00:07:15.680 --> 00:07:17.680 align:center And you won't have to worry about a thing. 00:07:20.000 --> 00:07:27.000 align:center Yantang, why have you suddenly decided to transfer all this property under my name? 00:07:27.000 --> 00:07:29.400 align:center Has something happened? 00:07:30.960 --> 00:07:33.000 align:center You are the madam of this household, 00:07:33.000 --> 00:07:34.760 align:center so it is only right that you take charge of these matters. 00:07:34.760 --> 00:07:36.640 align:center I've long wanted to hand over my private assets. 00:07:36.640 --> 00:07:39.760 align:center Now, I can finally take some time to relax. 00:07:46.280 --> 00:07:52.120 align:center If we could have two or three children by our side, that would be even better. 00:07:54.000 --> 00:07:55.880 align:center Yes. 00:07:55.880 --> 00:07:58.400 align:center Shall I give you a daughter? 00:07:59.600 --> 00:08:01.400 align:center I'd like that. 00:08:01.400 --> 00:08:03.400 align:center As long as you're happy. 00:08:55.240 --> 00:08:58.120 align:center His Grace has instructed us to stay put in the residence. 00:08:58.120 --> 00:09:00.600 align:center Don't create any unnecessary trouble. 00:09:00.600 --> 00:09:01.720 align:center No, I can't. 00:09:01.720 --> 00:09:03.600 align:center Even if the general himself came to persuade me today, 00:09:03.600 --> 00:09:06.600 align:center I must tell Madam everything. 00:09:07.240 --> 00:09:09.200 align:center Very well. Go ahead. 00:09:09.200 --> 00:09:12.840 align:center But be sure to decide if you'd prefer quarrying in Liaodong or fishing in Futing. 00:09:12.840 --> 00:09:15.360 align:center When His Grace expels you from the residence, at least you'll have a destination. 00:09:15.360 --> 00:09:17.000 align:center Go on. 00:09:17.000 --> 00:09:18.960 align:center What do we do now? 00:09:19.560 --> 00:09:23.120 align:center He wanders off aimlessly one day, and goes off investigating far and wide the next. 00:09:23.120 --> 00:09:26.000 align:center Are we just supposed to let him have his way? 00:09:26.000 --> 00:09:30.320 align:center Given his current condition, who knows when he might collapse outside 00:09:30.320 --> 00:09:31.760 align:center - and never be found again? - Stop spouting nonsense. 00:09:31.760 --> 00:09:33.720 align:center Who's never coming back? 00:09:36.280 --> 00:09:37.960 align:center - Madam. - Madam. 00:09:37.960 --> 00:09:40.880 align:center I've reviewed the prescriptions from Physician Lu, 00:09:40.880 --> 00:09:43.520 align:center and I've also checked Yantang's pulse. 00:09:43.520 --> 00:09:47.680 align:center His pulse is unusual, but I can't pinpoint what's wrong. 00:09:47.680 --> 00:09:50.280 align:center There's definitely something amiss. 00:09:50.280 --> 00:09:52.720 align:center Do any of you know what's going on? 00:09:53.880 --> 00:09:55.960 align:center - We have no idea, Madam. - We have no idea, Madam. 00:09:55.960 --> 00:09:59.400 align:center Madam, since Physician Lu has said there's no major issue, 00:09:59.400 --> 00:10:01.120 align:center then there must not be a problem. 00:10:01.120 --> 00:10:02.680 align:center Isn't that right, Lu Ming? 00:10:02.680 --> 00:10:04.600 align:center Yes, that's correct. 00:10:10.120 --> 00:10:13.200 align:center What kind of surprise is so mysterious? 00:10:13.200 --> 00:10:15.680 align:center We're almost there. Be careful. 00:10:15.680 --> 00:10:16.800 align:center All right. 00:10:17.920 --> 00:10:19.000 align:center We're here. 00:10:19.000 --> 00:10:21.720 align:center - Can I open my eyes now? - Go ahead. 00:10:31.920 --> 00:10:33.160 align:center This is... 00:10:33.160 --> 00:10:35.000 align:center Have a seat. 00:10:40.800 --> 00:10:45.280 align:center This is the play, The Tale of the Silken Robe, that we watched together when we first met. 00:10:47.160 --> 00:10:50.640 align:center In the story, Xu Jizu loses his mother and hates his father. 00:10:50.640 --> 00:10:53.040 align:center Their family ties were severed. 00:10:53.040 --> 00:10:55.000 align:center It was truly tragic. 00:10:55.000 --> 00:10:58.800 align:center So I wrote a happy ending for it. 00:10:58.800 --> 00:11:00.720 align:center Take a look. 00:11:02.640 --> 00:11:05.600 align:center But such misfortune haunted him his entire life, 00:11:05.600 --> 00:11:08.120 align:center leaving him restless in both his soul and dreams. 00:11:08.120 --> 00:11:14.880 align:center Could the tragic fate set in stone in the first act be turned around? 00:11:14.880 --> 00:11:16.880 align:center There's always a way. 00:11:18.240 --> 00:11:21.840 align:center Turn back time and start anew? 00:11:25.840 --> 00:11:32.720 align:center While the broken old family cannot be restored, life isn't limited to just the first act. 00:11:32.720 --> 00:11:35.400 align:center Nor does one have only one family. 00:11:35.400 --> 00:11:40.680 align:center So I wrote Xu Jizu a soulmate. 00:11:40.680 --> 00:11:43.000 align:center They built a new family together. 00:11:43.000 --> 00:11:47.560 align:center A home that shields them from every storm and hardship outside. 00:11:47.560 --> 00:11:51.760 align:center A priceless and unbreakable home. 00:11:54.440 --> 00:11:56.280 align:center Yantang, 00:11:59.640 --> 00:12:03.280 align:center let's also give each other such a home. 00:12:03.280 --> 00:12:07.560 align:center Those who have endured hardship know how to cherish even more. 00:12:07.560 --> 00:12:13.240 align:center Two broken souls can piece together a perfect whole. 00:12:17.600 --> 00:12:20.600 align:center Sir, could you start the play? 00:12:51.120 --> 00:12:52.400 align:center What's going on? 00:12:52.400 --> 00:12:54.000 align:center Shougu, 00:12:54.760 --> 00:13:01.000 align:center the life you desire is one of serenity: brewing tea, enjoying wine, untouched by conflict. 00:13:01.640 --> 00:13:03.480 align:center I once believed... 00:13:06.040 --> 00:13:08.800 align:center I could safeguard such a peaceful life for you. 00:13:11.400 --> 00:13:13.280 align:center But now... 00:13:15.960 --> 00:13:17.960 align:center I can't do it anymore. 00:13:18.720 --> 00:13:23.120 align:center What I have now is only bloodshed and hatred. 00:13:23.120 --> 00:13:27.400 align:center I've offended half the government and the people, turning everything upside down. 00:13:29.320 --> 00:13:31.520 align:center I know. 00:13:31.520 --> 00:13:35.720 align:center I am willing to stay by your side, come life or death, without regret. 00:13:35.720 --> 00:13:39.120 align:center This upheaval will eventually pass. 00:13:39.120 --> 00:13:46.880 align:center When all of this ends, we'll find a haven, 00:13:46.880 --> 00:13:49.000 align:center and open a small school. 00:13:49.000 --> 00:13:52.360 align:center I'll teach literature, and you'll teach martial arts. 00:13:52.360 --> 00:13:56.400 align:center We'll admire flowers and row boats in spring. 00:13:56.400 --> 00:13:58.800 align:center In autumn, 00:13:58.800 --> 00:14:01.200 align:center you'll hunt to replenish the food on our table. 00:14:01.200 --> 00:14:05.400 align:center Our children won't suffer as we have. 00:14:07.560 --> 00:14:12.200 align:center We'll have grandchildren, and we'll grow old together. 00:14:12.200 --> 00:14:16.560 align:center Shougu, I know. 00:14:16.560 --> 00:14:19.760 align:center Your greatest wish is to live this life well. 00:14:19.760 --> 00:14:24.440 align:center So you can rest assured that I will clear every obstacle for you. 00:14:26.080 --> 00:14:29.120 align:center But whether or not I am in your life, 00:14:30.440 --> 00:14:32.920 align:center you will still live well. 00:14:34.080 --> 00:14:38.200 align:center Without you, how could I possibly live well? 00:14:40.600 --> 00:14:43.280 align:center I feel a little unwell. I'll head out first. 00:14:45.320 --> 00:14:47.960 align:center Are you hiding something from me? 00:14:50.080 --> 00:14:52.520 align:center I want to hear it directly from you. 00:15:03.320 --> 00:15:08.560 align:center Shougu, all you need to do is trust me. 00:15:10.600 --> 00:15:13.520 align:center What I can give you is my lifetime. 00:15:13.520 --> 00:15:16.560 align:center But your life is still yours to live. 00:15:19.000 --> 00:15:26.520 align:center As long as we're together, your life is my life. 00:15:26.520 --> 00:15:29.040 align:center Why distinguish between you and me? 00:15:31.480 --> 00:15:36.960 align:center Shougu, just believe in me. 00:16:13.640 --> 00:16:15.760 align:center Has the play started? 00:16:15.760 --> 00:16:18.000 align:center Could it be over already? 00:16:22.480 --> 00:16:23.960 align:center Sister Zhao. 00:16:23.960 --> 00:16:25.800 align:center Shougu. 00:16:53.360 --> 00:16:54.800 align:center That's impressive, kid. 00:16:54.800 --> 00:16:57.120 align:center Even with a wooden sword, you can strike with such momentum. 00:16:57.120 --> 00:16:59.720 align:center Next year, you should use a real weapon. 00:16:59.720 --> 00:17:04.840 align:center But you must be careful. You should hold the sword firmly, and strike downward. 00:17:04.840 --> 00:17:06.840 align:center Keep practicing. 00:17:12.560 --> 00:17:17.600 align:center Brother, I saved a piece of peach blossom pastry for you. 00:17:48.680 --> 00:17:51.920 align:center Profound yet modest, like the ink revered by all. 00:17:51.920 --> 00:17:53.640 align:center How about naming him Song Mo? 00:17:53.640 --> 00:17:55.520 align:center That's perfect. 00:17:56.240 --> 00:17:58.120 align:center Mo. 00:18:11.400 --> 00:18:15.280 align:center [The Tale of the Silken Robe] 00:18:19.120 --> 00:18:20.760 align:center Wonderful. Just wonderful. 00:18:20.760 --> 00:18:21.960 align:center The performance was brilliant. 00:18:21.960 --> 00:18:24.280 align:center Shame it's a tragedy, isn't it? 00:18:24.280 --> 00:18:25.640 align:center Not necessarily. 00:18:25.640 --> 00:18:28.280 align:center People love watching plays because, in them, 00:18:28.280 --> 00:18:31.960 align:center no matter how great the conflicts, they always end in reconciliation. 00:18:31.960 --> 00:18:36.160 align:center It's life that's often harder to find satisfaction in than a play. 00:18:43.160 --> 00:18:45.680 align:center - The object must be drumsticks. - That's correct. 00:18:45.680 --> 00:18:48.680 align:center You even know about historical military references? 00:18:48.680 --> 00:18:51.280 align:center Could you be a man disguised as a woman? 00:18:51.280 --> 00:18:54.040 align:center A woman is not inferior to any man. 00:18:54.040 --> 00:18:56.280 align:center I dare to take a guess at the riddle of your heart. 00:18:56.280 --> 00:18:58.960 align:center Though I'm not sure if I'll get it right. 00:19:00.360 --> 00:19:03.440 align:center I dare to guess at your thoughts, Young Master. 00:19:03.440 --> 00:19:05.680 align:center Though I'm not sure if I'll get it right. 00:19:10.640 --> 00:19:12.600 align:center Three years. 00:19:18.040 --> 00:19:19.960 align:center One year. 00:19:23.240 --> 00:19:25.200 align:center One year later, 00:19:26.840 --> 00:19:29.040 align:center my time will be up. 00:19:31.560 --> 00:19:35.640 align:center Wholeness turns to fragments. 00:19:37.280 --> 00:19:39.280 align:center Gaining, only to lose. 00:19:39.280 --> 00:19:44.720 align:center Are you saying that hiding it from me isn't fragmentation or loss? 00:19:44.720 --> 00:19:52.320 align:center If your life has only one year left, then let's be husband and wife for a year. 00:19:55.400 --> 00:19:59.840 align:center If a year later, you'll truly pass away, 00:20:00.840 --> 00:20:05.240 align:center then regardless of whether we part or stay together now, 00:20:06.080 --> 00:20:08.960 align:center my future will be filled with heartbreak. 00:20:09.800 --> 00:20:12.080 align:center So I cannot let go. 00:20:12.080 --> 00:20:18.520 align:center Every moment of this year, we shall treat each and every day as if it were a year. 00:20:18.520 --> 00:20:23.640 align:center One year will be our entire lifetime. 00:20:23.640 --> 00:20:32.840 align:center I will not let my husband face life and death feeling lonely and helpless. 00:20:35.960 --> 00:20:40.400 align:center ♫ If you are the light of redemption in the darkness ♫ 00:20:40.400 --> 00:20:44.120 align:center ♫ You are my reward in this life ♫ 00:20:44.120 --> 00:20:52.640 align:center ♫ Only by facing my dearest can I be this completely full ♫ 00:20:53.440 --> 00:20:55.480 align:center I was once tormented by nightmares. 00:20:55.480 --> 00:20:59.680 align:center There was always a woman holding a lantern, guiding me. 00:20:59.680 --> 00:21:03.440 align:center Later, I realized that woman was you. 00:21:05.720 --> 00:21:09.840 align:center You are the one I would risk my life to protect. 00:21:09.840 --> 00:21:12.040 align:center For this life and beyond. 00:21:21.480 --> 00:21:22.680 align:center [Living in Seclusion in the Old Days] 00:21:22.680 --> 00:21:31.200 align:center ♪ Look into the future ♪ 00:21:32.960 --> 00:21:37.400 align:center The propitious Star of Happiness has appeared after all. 00:21:38.240 --> 00:21:40.320 align:center We've been waiting for ages, why did you take so long? 00:21:40.320 --> 00:21:42.320 align:center Weren't you supposed to watch the play with us? 00:21:42.320 --> 00:21:44.400 align:center The play is already halfway through now. 00:21:46.600 --> 00:21:50.760 align:center I used to always say you two were foolish back at the estate. 00:21:50.760 --> 00:21:55.720 align:center It seems the biggest fool was me. 00:21:56.280 --> 00:21:57.480 align:center Eat up. 00:21:57.480 --> 00:21:58.960 align:center All right. 00:22:00.280 --> 00:22:05.000 align:center Does this friendship of ours not compare to love between a man and a woman? 00:22:06.120 --> 00:22:07.240 align:center What is wrong with you? 00:22:07.240 --> 00:22:09.120 align:center I've never seen you acting like this before. 00:22:09.120 --> 00:22:11.920 align:center What love? What friendship? 00:22:16.360 --> 00:22:18.280 align:center Have you developed feelings for Shougu? 00:22:18.280 --> 00:22:20.640 align:center Do tell. 00:22:20.640 --> 00:22:22.240 align:center I don't have time for that. 00:22:22.240 --> 00:22:24.000 align:center Managing the state, governing the land, and bringing order to the people 00:22:24.000 --> 00:22:26.360 align:center still require my swift decisions and efforts. 00:22:30.880 --> 00:22:35.120 align:center But if Mantis Song hurts Dou Zhao in the future, 00:22:35.120 --> 00:22:40.160 align:center come hell or high water, I will take Dou Zhao with me. 00:22:41.600 --> 00:22:43.080 align:center This play is so boring. 00:22:43.080 --> 00:22:45.200 align:center Can you even watch it? 00:22:49.120 --> 00:22:50.280 align:center What a strange one. 00:22:50.280 --> 00:22:52.960 align:center Don't mind him. Let's watch the play. 00:23:18.440 --> 00:23:19.880 align:center Greetings, Your Grace. 00:23:19.880 --> 00:23:23.760 align:center The superior has instructed me to bring you something. 00:23:43.200 --> 00:23:48.160 align:center In the past, Duke Jing of Qi willingly pretended to be a bull 00:23:48.160 --> 00:23:51.400 align:center and let himself be led to amuse his youngest son. 00:23:55.120 --> 00:23:58.160 align:center How dare you use the story of the serving-the-people ox to threaten me with Han! (A metaphor for parents loving their children and being willing to serve them.) 00:23:58.160 --> 00:24:00.680 align:center This is preposterous! 00:24:06.520 --> 00:24:08.280 align:center Please calm down, Your Grace. 00:24:08.280 --> 00:24:12.120 align:center Take care not to harm your precious health. 00:24:12.120 --> 00:24:18.640 align:center The superior wishes for Your Grace to keep your mouth permanently shut. 00:24:40.040 --> 00:24:42.080 align:center Fine. 00:24:42.080 --> 00:24:47.880 align:center I will act as your ox this time. 00:24:47.880 --> 00:24:51.080 align:center [Yizhi Hall] 00:24:53.880 --> 00:24:58.040 align:center Your Grace. Madam. This maid was lurking suspiciously near the back gate of Yizhi Hall. 00:24:58.040 --> 00:24:59.680 align:center We caught her. 00:24:59.680 --> 00:25:00.840 align:center Your Grace, please spare me. 00:25:00.840 --> 00:25:02.840 align:center I am no villain. 00:25:02.840 --> 00:25:06.400 align:center After Madam passed away, the duke dismissed me back to my hometown. 00:25:06.400 --> 00:25:10.280 align:center I only returned to the residence to ask for some travel expenses. 00:25:10.280 --> 00:25:12.080 align:center Madam? 00:25:12.760 --> 00:25:15.000 align:center You were Li Yaoniang's maid? 00:25:16.280 --> 00:25:21.640 align:center If you were Li Yaoniang's maid, where were you when she died? 00:25:21.640 --> 00:25:25.000 align:center That night, Second Young Master came to see her. 00:25:25.000 --> 00:25:28.320 align:center I was called away and wasn't serving in the courtyard. 00:25:28.320 --> 00:25:30.760 align:center I don't know what they talked about. 00:25:30.760 --> 00:25:34.880 align:center The next morning, Madam Li had hung herself. 00:25:35.800 --> 00:25:41.600 align:center Are you saying that the night before Li Yaoniang died, Song Han went to see her? 00:25:50.840 --> 00:25:52.480 align:center How could you even lose a cat? 00:25:52.480 --> 00:25:54.400 align:center Where has it gone to? 00:25:54.400 --> 00:25:56.840 align:center I've sent all the servants in the residence to search for it. 00:25:56.840 --> 00:25:58.280 align:center Hurry up and find it! 00:25:58.280 --> 00:26:00.920 align:center Without that wretched creature, how am I supposed to eat? 00:26:00.920 --> 00:26:02.920 align:center - Yes, sir. - Yes, sir. 00:26:02.920 --> 00:26:05.800 align:center I've heard from the maids at Xixiang Courtyard... 00:26:06.400 --> 00:26:10.520 align:center that Song Han has a habit of feeding his cat before every meal. 00:26:11.320 --> 00:26:16.880 align:center Now it seems this matter isn't as simple as feeding a cat. 00:26:20.000 --> 00:26:22.360 align:center I'll handle this matter. 00:26:22.360 --> 00:26:24.320 align:center You stay out of it. 00:26:25.480 --> 00:26:28.240 align:center Xing Shuang, I already told you... 00:26:33.240 --> 00:26:34.920 align:center Brother. 00:26:35.560 --> 00:26:39.000 align:center Has your cat wandered into Yizhi Hall again, Brother Han? 00:26:41.880 --> 00:26:43.600 align:center Yes. 00:26:43.600 --> 00:26:45.560 align:center It's mischievous like that. 00:26:45.560 --> 00:26:48.040 align:center I heard you haven't eaten all day. 00:26:48.760 --> 00:26:54.400 align:center Few would lose their appetite over a mere cat. 00:26:55.880 --> 00:26:59.640 align:center After raising it for a while, you can't help but grow attached. 00:26:59.640 --> 00:27:03.960 align:center Besides, I've not had much of an appetite today. 00:27:03.960 --> 00:27:09.360 align:center Is there anything you want to tell me about my mother's death? 00:27:11.880 --> 00:27:13.760 align:center Brother. 00:27:14.840 --> 00:27:16.600 align:center What are you talking about? 00:27:16.600 --> 00:27:18.520 align:center I don't know anything. 00:27:23.880 --> 00:27:26.200 align:center I'll give you one last chance. 00:27:27.520 --> 00:27:29.520 align:center Do you? 00:27:31.920 --> 00:27:33.800 align:center I don't. 00:27:36.800 --> 00:27:38.280 align:center Brother! 00:27:38.280 --> 00:27:39.320 align:center Brother! 00:27:39.320 --> 00:27:41.360 align:center I truly don't know anything, Brother! 00:27:47.240 --> 00:27:49.160 align:center I'll ask you one more time. 00:27:49.760 --> 00:27:53.560 align:center Is there anything you'd like to say about my mother's death? 00:27:53.560 --> 00:27:57.640 align:center I really don't know who poisoned Mother. 00:28:01.760 --> 00:28:05.960 align:center I've never said Mother was poisoned. 00:28:13.000 --> 00:28:16.920 align:center I don't want to see another lie in your confession. 00:28:16.920 --> 00:28:19.040 align:center This is your last chance, 00:28:20.000 --> 00:28:23.160 align:center and the last time we'll ever meet. 00:28:35.120 --> 00:28:37.560 align:center Brother, please stop. 00:28:42.560 --> 00:28:44.080 align:center Brother. 00:28:44.760 --> 00:28:46.880 align:center If you won't believe me, 00:28:47.880 --> 00:28:50.440 align:center then I can only prove my innocence in death. 00:28:53.520 --> 00:28:55.280 align:center Your Grace. 00:29:10.720 --> 00:29:13.440 align:center Brother, it really has nothing to do with me. 00:29:13.440 --> 00:29:15.160 align:center It was Father. 00:29:15.800 --> 00:29:18.640 align:center That day, Father told me to deliver medicine to Mother. 00:29:18.640 --> 00:29:21.880 align:center I didn't think twice about it and brought it to her. 00:29:21.880 --> 00:29:25.640 align:center I only learned after her death that 00:29:25.640 --> 00:29:30.040 align:center what I had given her was all poison. 00:29:31.040 --> 00:29:35.120 align:center I was terrified Father would poison me too, so I used the cat to test for poison. 00:29:35.120 --> 00:29:37.400 align:center I didn't tell you 00:29:37.400 --> 00:29:43.040 align:center because I feared this family would fall apart. 00:30:02.960 --> 00:30:04.400 align:center Escort Second Young Master back. 00:30:04.400 --> 00:30:05.840 align:center Yes. 00:30:31.360 --> 00:30:33.240 align:center Yantang! 00:30:37.000 --> 00:30:38.560 align:center Yantang. 00:30:39.480 --> 00:30:41.080 align:center Yantang. 00:30:42.600 --> 00:30:44.560 align:center Your pulse is highly irregular. 00:30:44.560 --> 00:30:47.200 align:center Could it be that the toxin has reached your organs? 00:30:47.200 --> 00:30:50.520 align:center I'll summon Physician Lu immediately. 00:30:52.640 --> 00:30:55.560 align:center I'm fine. There's no need for a fuss. 00:30:55.560 --> 00:30:58.840 align:center It's just heart palpitations. 00:31:01.720 --> 00:31:05.120 align:center By the way, while reviewing the accounts from Xixiang Courtyard, 00:31:05.120 --> 00:31:07.520 align:center I noticed discrepancies in the inner courtyard's records. 00:31:07.520 --> 00:31:13.000 align:center I had Mr. Chen take my token, and inquire at our usual suppliers. 00:31:13.000 --> 00:31:17.080 align:center It turns out that when your mother was gravely ill, 00:31:17.080 --> 00:31:19.880 align:center the residence repeatedly purchased large quantities of licorice. 00:31:19.880 --> 00:31:22.280 align:center Each time, the amount was excessive. 00:31:23.080 --> 00:31:25.680 align:center This confirms the earlier theory 00:31:25.680 --> 00:31:28.720 align:center that Mother's worsening condition was indeed caused by licorice. 00:31:29.440 --> 00:31:33.720 align:center Qi Xia going mad must have had something to do with Mother's death. 00:31:33.720 --> 00:31:37.800 align:center If Qi Xia regains her senses, she may reveal the full truth. 00:31:41.360 --> 00:31:43.960 align:center What do you plan to do with Song Han? 00:31:47.040 --> 00:31:50.240 align:center Perhaps I've misjudged him. 00:31:50.240 --> 00:31:52.920 align:center He's merely a frightened child. 00:32:03.120 --> 00:32:06.760 align:center Father, how could you do such a thing? 00:32:06.760 --> 00:32:07.920 align:center She's my mother. 00:32:07.920 --> 00:32:09.440 align:center She's not your mother at all. 00:32:09.440 --> 00:32:13.360 align:center Together with Shuyao, we three are the real family. 00:32:13.960 --> 00:32:15.520 align:center If it weren't for them, 00:32:15.520 --> 00:32:17.680 align:center I wouldn't have been an illegitimate child. 00:32:17.680 --> 00:32:20.880 align:center I am my mother's son, not Li Yaoniang's. 00:32:20.880 --> 00:32:22.680 align:center Li Yaoniang isn't worthy. 00:32:22.680 --> 00:32:24.440 align:center Han'er, but I am... 00:32:24.440 --> 00:32:26.360 align:center Madam Li, mind your words. 00:32:26.360 --> 00:32:30.680 align:center This path as Second Young Master of Duke of Ying's residence was both your choice. 00:32:31.760 --> 00:32:33.720 align:center Mother, drink your medicine. 00:32:33.720 --> 00:32:37.480 align:center I could have been a loyal and filial son, a good brother. 00:32:37.480 --> 00:32:42.120 align:center Yet, now, I'm restless every day, surrounded by danger. 00:32:45.000 --> 00:32:46.400 align:center Mother, don't drink it. 00:32:46.400 --> 00:32:49.520 align:center Don't drink it! I don't know anything. 00:32:50.080 --> 00:32:52.400 align:center You love me the most. 00:32:52.400 --> 00:32:54.640 align:center No matter what I do wrong, you'd never blame me. 00:32:54.640 --> 00:32:58.680 align:center It will be the same this time, won't it? 00:33:01.240 --> 00:33:03.880 align:center You're right, Second Young Master. 00:33:03.880 --> 00:33:06.080 align:center I was too short-sighted. 00:33:10.160 --> 00:33:12.120 align:center I'm not an illegitimate child. 00:33:13.960 --> 00:33:18.280 align:center I am Duke of Ying's residence's Second Young Master. 00:33:33.120 --> 00:33:36.440 align:center Miss Miao, Second Young Master hasn't eaten for days now. 00:33:36.440 --> 00:33:39.120 align:center He still throws away medicine and chases away people. 00:33:39.120 --> 00:33:42.360 align:center Miss Miao, perhaps it would be better if you were return. 00:34:02.160 --> 00:34:03.680 align:center Get out. 00:34:08.640 --> 00:34:10.640 align:center This is a snowflake biscuit. 00:34:14.160 --> 00:34:17.720 align:center It's made with top-grade white flour, steamed to perfection. 00:34:17.720 --> 00:34:20.160 align:center Butter is poured over it for flavor. 00:34:20.160 --> 00:34:23.240 align:center A bite is soft, sweet, and fragrant. 00:34:29.600 --> 00:34:31.480 align:center This one is a savory pastry. 00:34:31.480 --> 00:34:36.040 align:center Made with two catties of white flour, half a catty of sesame oil, and two taels of salt. 00:34:36.040 --> 00:34:39.160 align:center The crust is crispy and aromatic, baked thin. 00:34:39.160 --> 00:34:42.200 align:center One bite is spicy and delicious. 00:34:44.760 --> 00:34:46.160 align:center This is a taro cake. 00:34:46.160 --> 00:34:48.680 align:center It's made from taro paste mixed with glutinous rice flour, 00:34:48.680 --> 00:34:52.160 align:center stuffed with sweet red bean paste. It's absolutely delicious. 00:34:52.160 --> 00:34:55.040 align:center If you don't like it, I've got many more pastries. 00:34:55.040 --> 00:34:58.400 align:center There are chive pancakes, white crispy pancakes, and sugar fritters. 00:34:58.400 --> 00:35:00.000 align:center I'm sure there's one you'll like. 00:35:00.000 --> 00:35:01.720 align:center Have a look. 00:35:12.240 --> 00:35:14.920 align:center Eat slowly. Don't choke. 00:35:22.920 --> 00:35:24.880 align:center This medicine is too bitter. 00:35:24.880 --> 00:35:27.040 align:center So I won't drink it with you. 00:35:40.160 --> 00:35:41.680 align:center [A Fine Natural Environment Nurtures Great Talents] 00:35:41.680 --> 00:35:46.160 align:center "The emperor, by the Grace of Heaven, 00:35:46.160 --> 00:35:48.720 align:center decrees that Song Mo, for your meritorious service in solving a case, 00:35:48.720 --> 00:35:50.600 align:center has greatly pleased me. 00:35:50.600 --> 00:35:53.160 align:center You are hereby promoted to Commander of the Imperial Guards. 00:35:53.160 --> 00:35:55.440 align:center You are granted the privilege to carry a sword into the palace 00:35:55.440 --> 00:35:57.520 align:center and are exempt from kneeling in my presence. 00:35:57.520 --> 00:35:59.880 align:center So decreed." 00:36:01.160 --> 00:36:03.480 align:center Thank you, Your Majesty, for your boundless grace. 00:36:10.000 --> 00:36:12.920 align:center The emperor has issued a second decree. 00:36:12.920 --> 00:36:15.800 align:center You may read it yourself, Your Grace. 00:36:18.360 --> 00:36:20.600 align:center Your Excellency, this way, please. 00:36:28.120 --> 00:36:30.200 align:center What's wrong? 00:36:30.200 --> 00:36:35.320 align:center Song Yichun submitted a memorial, confessing to the abuse of power and harming the innocent. 00:36:35.320 --> 00:36:39.560 align:center He has passed away in prison, succumbing to a grave illness. 00:36:56.320 --> 00:36:58.320 align:center Brother Han is still young. 00:36:58.320 --> 00:37:02.960 align:center Losing both parents in such a short time must be unbearable for him. 00:37:02.960 --> 00:37:06.640 align:center He's not the only one to have lost both parents. 00:37:09.160 --> 00:37:14.640 align:center During my last meeting with Song Yichun, I'd severed all ties of father and son with him. 00:37:14.640 --> 00:37:21.440 align:center From now on, I have only a deceased mother, but no deceased father. 00:37:21.440 --> 00:37:25.000 align:center Once the funeral is over, this matter will be put to rest. 00:37:25.000 --> 00:37:28.800 align:center What do you plan to do about your Brother Han? 00:37:28.800 --> 00:37:31.160 align:center Song Yichun wronged my mother. 00:37:31.160 --> 00:37:34.000 align:center Brother Han was a victim after all. 00:37:35.000 --> 00:37:37.960 align:center Let him continue living in Xixiang Courtyard. 00:37:53.160 --> 00:37:58.280 align:center Like dew on morning fine, the bitter days have passed. 00:38:16.320 --> 00:38:22.680 align:center Han'er, I cannot accompany you much longer. 00:38:22.680 --> 00:38:27.760 align:center From now on, you must tread the path of this world on your own. 00:38:28.440 --> 00:38:31.840 align:center I shall give you one piece of advice. 00:38:32.520 --> 00:38:34.320 align:center Stay away from the imperial court. 00:38:34.320 --> 00:38:38.480 align:center Live as an ordinary man. 00:38:38.480 --> 00:38:43.600 align:center If being an ordinary man was so good, why did you insist on being the Duke of Ying? 00:38:44.400 --> 00:38:50.080 align:center You ruined yourself completely, but why deprive me of the chance to rise? 00:38:51.080 --> 00:38:55.080 align:center Son, I'm only doing this for your own good. 00:38:55.080 --> 00:38:57.160 align:center When have you ever done right by me? 00:38:57.160 --> 00:38:59.360 align:center If it weren't for you insisting on telling me the truth about my parentage, 00:38:59.360 --> 00:39:02.040 align:center would our family have ended up broken and ruined? 00:39:02.640 --> 00:39:05.960 align:center It's all thanks to you that I have such a miserable fate. 00:39:05.960 --> 00:39:07.800 align:center You... 00:39:10.520 --> 00:39:12.200 align:center Father! Father! 00:39:12.200 --> 00:39:14.280 align:center What's wrong, Father? 00:39:19.000 --> 00:39:20.800 align:center - Father. - The medicine. 00:39:20.800 --> 00:39:22.800 align:center The medicine. 00:39:31.960 --> 00:39:39.920 align:center Father, your life had been mediocre in achievements, and you died a fitting death. 00:39:39.920 --> 00:39:44.720 align:center I shall accomplish for you, your unfulfilled aspirations. 00:39:52.680 --> 00:39:56.200 align:center [Ancestral Hall of the Songs] 00:39:56.200 --> 00:40:03.840 align:center The emperor, by the Grace of Heaven, decrees that the former Duke of Ying, Song Yichun, 00:40:03.840 --> 00:40:06.120 align:center be stripped of his title due to crimes. 00:40:06.120 --> 00:40:08.720 align:center With his death, his sins are forgiven. 00:40:08.720 --> 00:40:16.160 align:center His eldest son, Song Mo, being virtuous and loyal, is commended with respect. 00:40:16.800 --> 00:40:19.920 align:center Together with his wife, Dou Zhao, they are granted 00:40:19.920 --> 00:40:24.200 align:center the titles of Duke of Ying and Duchess of Ying. 00:40:24.200 --> 00:40:26.840 align:center Greetings, Duke and Duchess of Ying! 00:40:26.840 --> 00:40:29.960 align:center Greetings, Duke and Duchess of Ying! 00:40:31.200 --> 00:40:38.120 align:center Yantang, the entire household will now rely on you, the Duke of Ying. 00:40:38.920 --> 00:40:40.600 align:center Don't be so formal. 00:40:40.600 --> 00:40:42.480 align:center We've seen this child grow up. 00:40:42.480 --> 00:40:44.400 align:center How could he not care for us? 00:40:44.400 --> 00:40:46.000 align:center Aunt, 00:40:46.000 --> 00:40:49.520 align:center I don't think we were ever that close before, were we? 00:40:52.520 --> 00:40:56.040 align:center Niece-in-law, I especially had some new clothes made for you. 00:40:56.040 --> 00:40:57.880 align:center See if you like them. 00:40:57.880 --> 00:41:01.880 align:center Now that the ceremony is over, the duchess still has important matters to attend to. 00:41:01.880 --> 00:41:04.040 align:center We shall take our leave now. 00:41:10.120 --> 00:41:13.920 align:center Third Aunt, I apologize to all of you on behalf of my sister-in-law. 00:41:13.920 --> 00:41:15.880 align:center Brother was just granted the title of duke. 00:41:15.880 --> 00:41:19.360 align:center He must have many matters in the household to handle. 00:41:20.200 --> 00:41:21.600 align:center Who does Dou Zhao think she is? 00:41:21.600 --> 00:41:23.160 align:center How arrogant! 00:41:23.160 --> 00:41:25.000 align:center Does she even realize how she's become Duchess of Ying? 00:41:25.000 --> 00:41:28.000 align:center It's all because Song Mo forced his father to death in prison. 00:41:28.000 --> 00:41:30.760 align:center All right, stop talking. 00:41:30.760 --> 00:41:35.400 align:center We won't have good days ahead thanks to this couple. 00:41:50.480 --> 00:41:53.040 align:center If Song Mo isn't eliminated, he will remain a threat. 00:41:53.040 --> 00:41:56.000 align:center What cannot be done in court will be done within the household. 00:41:56.000 --> 00:41:58.440 align:center This is the snow mushroom from Liaodong. One grows every 300 years. 00:41:58.440 --> 00:41:59.760 align:center It can bring the dead back to life. 00:41:59.760 --> 00:42:01.840 align:center Duchess of Ying, you have a pure heart and noble spirit. 00:42:01.840 --> 00:42:06.240 align:center If she cannot be an ally, then she can only become an enemy.