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Episode 8
What's the matter? Are you still upset about Auntie Yu Nu?
Yun Kuang, tell me what you think.
Were you the one who told others I set Yu Nu free?
I know you wouldn't tell on me.
But Miao Ge couldn't possibly rat me out either.
You and Miao Ge are the only ones who knew about it.
Le Er, you always ask me to believe in you, so why won't you believe in me?
You keep saying men and women are equal.
So can you try to treat me more equally?
I like you so I don't mind that you slapped me.
But I don't want to be wronged.
Or I will be the one who's disappointed in you.
I'm sorry! I really am!
I didn't mean to doubt you.
I shouldn't have slapped you either.
I won't ever do that again.
Le Er, tell me. You won't betray me, will you?
I won't! I won't ever betray you.
Unless you don't want me anymore.
Master, what is the matter?
Look at that daughter of yours!
I'll have to take precautions.
I can't allow Le Er to spend more time with Yun Kuang anymore.
Anything can happen between two young people.
One Yu Nu is already enough.
We can't have another scandalous affair!
What do you plan to do?
Isn't his wound almost healed?
I'll send him on his way once he is fully recovered.
I doubt he can find an excuse to stay.
Make sure you keep an eye on your daughter during this period of time.
Every time I see Yun Kuang I feel I have become so lowly.
I feel so inferior to him.
I have even started thinking men are superior to women.
But then I thought, if that man is Yun Kuang, I don't mind being inferior to him.
I will do anything for him.
Will you serve him like Godmother does for Godfather?
I used to think my father didn't treat my mother fairly.
But perhaps it is entertainment for the both of them?
I'd feel very happy if I could do the same for Yun Kuang.
But you slapped him. Aren't you worried it will influence your relationship?
I've already come up with an idea to make it up to him.
How do you plan to do that?
I'm keeping it a secret for now.
Miao Ge! It's too cold! Did you check the temperature?
I'm sorry. I forgot to mix in hot water.
You're so absent-minded these days.
That's really strange.
Before Auntie Yu Nu jumped off the cliff she told me to be careful of you.
I wonder why?
It's too hot!
Are you all right? Let me have a look!
I'm so sorry! I'll get you some ointment.
Le Er, is the blade finished?
What are you drawing on it?
There should be a unique mark for Yun Kuang's possessions.
It's so pretty.
So you're not angry at me anymore?
- I was never angry at you. - There, you've said it.
You can't be mad at me in the future.
Let me try this out.
It is pretty good.
This is not the best one.
Just use this one for the time being and I'll make you a better one next time.
For the time being?
I think this is already very well-made.
It's remarkable for someone as tiny as you to make such a good blade.
Yun Kuang!
Uncle.
Uncle, you're here.
Yun Kuang, this is Mister Qian Zhong.
You are the well-known strategist, Qian Zhong?
Miss Lu, have you heard of me?
To be honest, I have long heard about you.
You are a well-known hero among all the other warriors who rebelled against Chen State.
You are too kind.
I have read quite a few books on war strategies with Yun Kuang these days.
Yun Kuang, Mister Qian is a master of his art.
It took me great efforts to invite him over.
You can't be as willful and obstinate as you used to, understood?
Please come into the house. Mister Qian, this way.
Uncle, are you attacking Kou County?
It wasn't us. It was Hai Tian.
- Hai Tian? - They are just a disorderly band of rebels.
Zhang Ji managed to get rid of them quickly.
- What about Hai Tian? - He's still alive.
I don't know where he escaped to.
But this is a great opportunity for us.
Opportunity?
War is recurring in Kou County so Zhang Ji won't leave the city easily.
We will then have a better chance in attacking other cities.
You're right.
Wang Yu stays behind, Meng He is dead, and Bai Tian is already too old.
Zhang Ji is the only warrior in Chen State with fighting abilities.
Uncle, let's send our troops out! I'll take the lead.
- Everything is prepared except for weapons. - Weapons?
What are you doing?
You are our guests so I brought you some fruit.
Why didn't you come in?
You must be eavesdropping!
No, she's my sister, Miao Ge.
She's here to bring us some fruit.
Miao Ge, tell Father we have guests.
Uncle, you were saying we are short of weapons.
We've always collaborated with the Lu Manor.
But now we are short of food and can no longer afford the huge expenses on weapons.
Don't worry, I can persuade my father.
Le Er.
Father!
Try some of my homemade rose teacakes.
Tell me if mine or Miao Ge's are better?
Don't pull this trick on me, just speak up.
Don't tell me you are just here to bring me some snacks.
Father knows me best.
Father, did you have some weapons tucked away in the cellar?
Why are you asking me about this?
The Yun's army is at war with Chen State.
Why don't we donate weapons to the Yun's so they can be put to good use?
Sure, just show me the money.
They are in a difficult situation.
They can't raise that much money in a short period of time.
Then there's nothing I can do to help.
Haven't you always said the Yuns are upholding justice for the people?
It's more meaningful for us to donate the weapons to the Yuns
than to make money out of them!
I don't care. I've already promised Yun Kuang and General Yun.
You'll have to donate weapons to them whether you want to or not.
You've promised them?
You silly child. What spell has Yun Kuang cast on you?
All you can think of is him.
Tell me honestly. Have you fallen for him?
So what if I have...
If you are? It's best if you don't!
If you are, you'd better give it up now.
Yun Kuang is intellectual and well-trained in martial arts so what's wrong with him?
Tell me.
He's the commander of the armies and has to be in battles at all times.
I don't want my daughter to become a widow in her younger years.
Yun Kuang is skilled in martial arts, so that won't ever happen.
Even if that does happen, I have no regrets.
But I won't allow it.
Father...
I said no and that's final!
Fine, I'll elope with him.
I'll never come back home again.
You won't dare to!
Stop right there!
You silly child! Are you trying to drive me to my grave?
It's been said loyalty and filial piety can't co-exist at the same time.
Fine, I'll have to think about it.
I know Father dotes on me the most.
I didn't say I'll agree to it yet.
You will agree to it. I'll take my leave.
General Yun Shen and I have never met, but we have interacted in other ways.
The Yun army has always been our customer.
Master Lu is our helping hand.
Not only did you risk your life to provide us with weapons
but you also saved my nephew's life.
I, Yun Shen, will always be grateful to you.
General Yun, you are too humble.
Miss Lu, you seem to be very worried about the outcome of the negotiation.
My father is very unpredictable.
He might change his mind.
Miss Lu, do you really want to help the Yuns?
Of course.
I have an idea.
It will make that wish come true.
What idea is that?
But...
Le Er told me she would like me to donate our weapons to you.
I gave it some thought and realized we have no use for the weapons anyway.
If we donate them to you, the army will be reinforced greatly.
So I support her suggestion.
Thank you for helping us.
When do you plan to take actions?
We are trying to get in touch with some former subordinates.
We will leave as soon as everyone arrives.
It's not an easy task to locate everyone amidst the crowd and chaos.
Sir, you mean...
In my opinion, why don't the three of you leave with the weapons first?
To prevent any delay in the revolt.
Judging from your words, we don't seem welcome here anymore.
Yun Kuang, don't be rude.
I'm old now and have a household full of the young and the old.
Although I'd like to have you for a bit longer
this is, after all, a territory within Chen State.
Even if I'll like to keep you here longer
should Zhang Ji find out I have taken you in, then...
I understand what you mean.
We will take our leave once we get the weapons.
Thank you for being so understanding.
Yun Kuang, what did my father say?
Master Lu has agreed to give us his weapons.
But, Le Er, take care.
We will meet again some day.
Wait!
Father, what did you say to them?
Why are they leaving right now?
We will be implicated if they stay any longer.
General Yun is very understanding, so he doesn't blame me for doing so.
You should see them off with a smile.
How could you do that? It's so annoying!
Yun Kuang, I'm coming with you.
I dare you to.
You are no longer a member of the family if you step out of the door now.
Father, I know you love me.
You're worried I might not marry well.
- But I must leave with him. - Why?
Because... I'm expecting his child.
You...
Le Er.
You are a devil's spawn!
That's impossible.
I... It's innocent between us so why would she say that?
I came up with that idea.
That will ruin her reputation!
Do you truly like Miss Lu?
Yes, I do!
- Will you be good to her after marrying her? - Of course I will!
That's it then!
I'm just going along with all your wishes.
Just sit back and get ready to be a groom.
I...
Miao Ge, look at my wedding gown...
Miao Ge, what are you doing?
Get down here right now! What is this about?
Why do you want to kill yourself?
Le Er, I'm sorry. You should just pretend you've never had me as a sister!
What was so terrible you have to kill yourself?
Tell me about it.
I...
Yun Kuang was drunk that night.
Le Er, I'm so sorry! Please let me die!
That's impossible. Yun Kuang wouldn't do that.
Don't you believe me?
We grew up together and yet now you'll ruin my reputation for a man?
Are ten some years of sisterhood nothing in comparison to the days you spent with him?
That can't be true. You must have got it wrong.
Yun Kuang wouldn't do such a thing.
You will believe me once I'm dead.
Miao Ge!
All right, I will ask him about it! I will!
Place the candles in the right places.
Hurry up!
Tidy up the things scattered outside!
What's the point of crying over spilled milk?
I can't bear to part with her.
Neither can I, but what's done is done.
There's nothing else we can do.
Master Lu!
General Yun.
Why did you summon us here?
I'd like to discuss the wedding details of Le Er and Yun Kuang with you.
She is our only child so we can't bear to part with her without holding a wedding.
We'd like to hold the ceremony here in the manor.
And then we will see you off.
What do you say, General Yun?
- We will abide by your instructions. - That's great.
Wait a minute.
We will have the wedding as planned.
But the bride is to be Miao Ge instead.
Marriage is not a game!
Father, I'm sorry for lying to you.
I'm not carrying Yun Kuang's child.
Nothing happened between us.
- Miao Ge is the one who did. - You...
- Le Er. - Yun Kuang, let me ask you this.
Did you spend the night with Miao Ge?
- Yes. - So you have admitted to it.
- But I... - So Miao Ge is right.
But I never...
Miss Yu, nothing happened between us.
Why would you lie at such a time?
She didn't!
She was about to kill herself so we can be together.
But I stopped her in time and she had to tell me the truth.
Kill herself? But why?
Because of what you did to her.
Have you forgotten all about it?
- But I... - That's enough!
It's easy to figure out the truth.
Let's get the facts straight.
Miss Yu, you said you had intercourse with Yun Kuang.
Could you tell me if Yun Kuang has any spots or birthmarks on him?
If you could, then you are the rightful daughter-in-law of the Yuns.
I...
Why couldn't you tell us anything if you've spent the night with him?
Then you must be trying to sabotage their relationship!
I'm not!
Miao Ge, your reputation is at stake, so you have to be clear about it!
Exactly! Tell us the truth and we'll be the judge of that.
Miao Ge, don't be afraid. Tell us!
If you can't tell us anything then it proves you are a liar!
Miao Ge!
[Wanted] [Yun Kuang]
[Yun Shen]
Now that the truth is out, we know that Miss Yu is a liar.
Master Lu, in regards to Le Er and Yun Kuang's wedding...
- Cancel! - No!
She's my daughter and I said so.
I'm already nice enough to overlook the fact that you ganged up on me with that lie!
Is General Yun going to snatch away my daughter against my will?
- As long as Miss Lu is willing, I will... - What will you do?
This is the Lu Residence.
You should know
you don't really have much advantage over us.
Fine, I'd like to see who has the advantage!
Thank you, Uncle Yun.
Let's just drop this matter.
- Miss Lu... - Don't worry, we will still support you.
You may still take the weapons with you as promised.
Father, I promise you not to marry now.
Please fulfill the promise you made to Uncle Yun.
Master!
Yun Kuang...
Yun Kuang! Yun Kuang!
Are you angry?
Le Er, I really don't understand you.
You keep stressing the importance of trust, but you never trust me at crucial times!
- Why would you believe... - I do believe in you!
But it was Miao Ge's word against yours!
She's just like my biological sister!
She has never lied to me before.
I don't understand why she would...
So you still don't believe in me?
It's not that...
Then why did you agree to cancel the wedding?
I don't know!
I feel so confused.
Perhaps I wasn't too sure about our relationship.
But I was worried my father would take the weapons back from you.
Those weapons are really crucial.
I know how important they are to your uncle.
I understand. Le Er, I'm really sorry.
I did have a few drinks that night and was a bit relaxed.
But I have always kept my distance to Miss Miao Ge.
You are so close to her so I thought...
I was a bit paranoid.
Le Er, I don't want to...
Now I understand what Auntie Yu Nu's last words meant.
I don't understand what changed Miao Ge.
Am I not nice to her?
Le Er, you mustn't think so.
Miao Ge has always been under your roof
so she felt she couldn't have what is yours.
But she has me!
We promised to take care of each other for life.
But now that she's ran away
where can she possibly go?
Le Er, she will be fine. Please don't cry.
Your eyes are all swollen from crying...
I will marry you!
It doesn't matter where you are as long as you believe in us.
We can withstand the challenges and I will marry you one day!
I'm not afraid of challenges.
I'm just worried this war won't end anytime soon once it starts.
I don't know if I'll be alive to see you.
You must make it back here alive.
Promise me you will.
Just remember I will go looking for you, wherever you are.
Le Er, rest assured the next time we meet, I will have taken over the empire.
Yun Shen and his nephew are hiding in the Lu Residence.
Sire, go arrest them quickly.
They are leaving early tomorrow morning.
Shouldn't you be spending time with Yun Kuang
instead of dragging me here to the shops?
I want to see if there's anything I can get him.
Look, Mother! They are selling red silk.
Mother, this is so pretty!
We can make them into clothes or handkerchiefs!
We're both grown-ups. Stop playing child's games.
It's not fun. Why does it seem you have eyes in the back of your head?
If you truly care about someone, every breath and step he takes
or even the way his clothes move can be recognized right away.
Don't you know that?
So that means I have no chances at all if I want to blindfold you?
Exactly!
What if I do it this way?
Red silk? This is very expensive.
Where did you get it from?
I bought it, of course.
Can you at least allow me to blindfold you once in your life? Just once.
You have to agree to it.
All brides have to have their faces covered under red silk anyway.
Who said I'd marry you? Naughty!
- What's the matter? - It's all right.
- Let me take a look! - It's really all right.
I won't let you come over to my home if you don't let me take a look.
Let me have a look.
What happened?
I saw the red silk at the stall and wanted to buy it for you.
I didn't have any money.
The Young Master next door was just punished by his father and wanted to vent his anger.
He said if I let him beat me up he would...
You're so silly.
You're right. I am silly.
I became a silly lad ever since I met you.
What can I do? I'm now your responsibility.
You are the one who made me silly.
You can't abandon me, do you know that?
- Silly. - Silly?
Silly me has another gift for you.
It's an amulet. Do you like it? Do you?
Silly me is going to have a wife!
- Put me down! - Silly me is going to have a wife!
Madam, you dropped something.
I'll wait for you at our spot.
I remembered you saying how much you love watching snow fall.
That was why I promised to create snow for you throughout all four seasons.
You still remember that?
Of course I do.
I remember every moment we spent together and every word you said to me.
Why didn't you come for me if you are still alive?
Do you know how much I cried for you?
How much pain I had to endure?
Do you know that?
I do... Of course, I do.
But I couldn't go back to you.
I was badly injured in the battle of Ping Yang.
I only regained consciousness in Lin Yang City after six months of recuperation.
I went straight to see you when I was conscious.
But you were getting married the day I arrived home.
I don't know if you'd come with me.
And I also saw your husband is a very outstanding man.
So you made the decision on your own.
Zhang Ji, you're so selfish.
You didn't even ask me for my opinion.
What do you mean by saying my husband is outstanding?
You knew I would leave with you the moment you appeared.
I would never have regretted that decision.
Why? Why did you underestimate my love?
Why did you?
Because I wasn't confident enough.
I was a man who lost a battle.
I didn't think I was worthy of you.
What are you doing here now?
I'm here to take you away with me. I want to make it up to you.
My heart has been broken for years.
There's no point in making it up to me.
I now lead a very peaceful life.
Please don't harass me.
You family will soon be in great trouble!
I know Yun Kuang and his uncle are in your manor.
What do you plan to do?
Xue Ru!
Let go of me!
I am now Madam Lu.
Please be a bit more respectful.
I am now a grand General.
I will be able to give you happiness.
Will you come with me, please?
As for the Lus, I will spare their lives as long as they hand over the Yuns.
Please believe in me.
If I don't agree to your terms are you going to wipe out the Lus?
I will never hurt you but I can't say the same for the rest of the household.
As the General of Chen State I have to abide by the law.
You should be able to understand my plight.
Mother, where have you gone?
Didn't we agree to meet at the teahouse?
Have you already gone home?
Now, we don't have to be worried about mixing up our piglets with other people's.
Exactly. This symbol is unique to our family.
- No one will have the same mark. Let's go. - Let's go.
[Tattoo House]
Mother, didn't I tell you not to wander off?
Where have you been?
Your father is running out of tea.
- I went to look at some teas. - Tea?
Where's the tea then?
The tea is bad, so I didn't get any.
Let's go home.
I'm so sorry!
You know nothing about sewing, embroidery, cooking, tea brewing or accounting!
Who should the Master turn to when he needs help with that?
But isn't Madam in charge of all that?
- Forget about it. Take your leave. - I'll take my leave now, Madam.
Didn't I tell you to take your leave?
Do you hear me?
- Master. - What now? Angry at the maids?
You have all the time you want to teach them new chores.
There is no rush.
Master, I am just worried one day when I am gone...
What are you talking about?
Why do you bring up such inauspicious topics all of a sudden?
You misunderstood what I just said.
I mean one day... I haven't been to my parents' place for ages
I'll like to visit some time soon.
Is that what you meant? Of course you should.
I'll make the arrangements for you.
Then there will be no one around to take care of you.
Honestly, I am so used to be served by you all these years.
If I couldn't have the tea you brew and the meals you cook
it will be quite hard to get used to.
But you'll be away for a few days so I'll try to bear with it for a while.
Stop being angry at the servants.
Master...
I really hate myself sometimes.
I've really spoiled you rotten all these years.
I can't bear to leave you alone now.
If I had known, I'd have been meaner to you.
Then you could forget about me sooner.
What is this about?
Do you still want to get me a concubine?
Don't even think about it.
Dear, I am in love with you and I want to be with you forever.
I don't care if there's no son to carry my name.
I don't care what others think.
Do you understand?
You've never said those words to me.
I've always wanted to but I was too embarrassed.
Who would have thought I'd finally blurt it out at this old age?
It's not wrong for a man to love his wife, is it?
Not at all. I'm so glad to hear you say that.
I really am.
Mother, why do you suddenly want me to try on the wedding gown?
I prepared it for you when you were fifteen.
I can't wait to see you in it.
Does it look good on me?
It is. It looks so pretty on you.
Mother, what's wrong? Why are you crying?
My silly child, I'm just very happy.
How time flies.
You've grown up in the blink of an eye.
But now I'm old.
Nonsense. You're not old at all, Mother.
Don't you know everyone in the manor says you are prettier than I am?
That mouth of yours...
Come with me.
These are the accessories I have accumulated over the years.
These will all be yours eventually.
Keep them in a safe place. You might need them some day.
Mother, why have you been acting so strange all day?
Don't you know you sound as if you...
As if I was relaying my last words to you?
Mother, what's wrong? Don't scare me.
I'm fine, my child.
I'm taking a trip for several days.
You know I tend to worry a lot while I am away.
It's best to have everything prepared.
Mother, I think you worry too much.
I know you are very happy to go home.
So you should think more about things that make you happy.
For example, think about your relatives back home or it will be a tough trip.
Le Er, you must take care of your father when I am gone.
Don't be too willful.
I know you like Yun Kuang, and I don't object to it.
But Le Er, you must keep this in mind.
Women can't be too tough.
Mother, can you stop nagging?
It's the same thing over and over again.
I can remember them by heart already.
I have another appointment so I'll leave now.
Le Er!
Le Er, this is my amulet.
This will save your life in critical times.
Make sure you never take it off, no matter what happens.
Unless someone takes it away from you.
All right, I won't. I have to go now!
Every mother wants an easy life for their children.
But every child always rebels against it.
If every mother could predict the future
they could worry much less.
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