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Episode 28
It's already so late!
Why isn't he here yet?
Madam concubine, according to the regulations you can't leave the bridal chamber.
Madam concubine? Are you trying to broadcast that I am just a concubine?
- Call me Madam! Do you get it? - Yes.
Go and check where His Lordship is!
- Well... - Well what?
Don't you understand what I have just said?
It's not that, Madam Concu... No, I mean
Madam, His Lordship is already sleeping at Her Ladyship's court.
What? He even went to hers on our wedding night.
Why is she so cocky?
Who does she think she is?
Her Ladyship has never raised her hand against me.
How dare she slap me?
Just ignore her.
His Lordship didn't even come over on their wedding night.
She's bound to get the cold shoulder.
To be honest, she's more pitiful than you.
You're right. I heard His Lordship only married her
because Her Ladyship is pregnant at the moment.
She is to serve His Lordship during this period.
When Her Ladyship gives birth to a son
she won't even be allowed to warm the bench!
They are all laughing at me.
Hai Tian, I love you so much and now that we are finally married
you won't even show up on your wedding night.
You even went to spend the night at Lu Le's on our wedding night.
What do you take me for!
I swear I will make you pay for this!
- Shut the windows and doors! - Yes!
Hurry up!
- Get hot water and towels! Hurry! - Yes!
Don't panic. Push harder!
Breathe! Come on!
Push harder! Breathe!
You're almost there!
We can see the head! You're almost there!
Push harder!
The baby is born! It's all all right!
Congratulations! It's a boy, a little prince!
- Le Er. - My Lord, you can't go in there.
The delivery room is inauspicious.
I don't care. I'm happy and I want to be in there.
Aren't you worried Le Er might catch a cold?
What's the big deal about having a child?
I'll give birth to a couple of children for you in the future.
Yours are different.
Mine are different?
But they are still offspring of the Hai Family.
Unlike someone...
Congratulations, My Lord. It's a prince.
- He looks just like you. - Does he?
He does! Look! He looks just like you.
Let me hold him.
He does look like me.
Look at his nose and mouth!
Xi Bing, take a look!
- Don't cry! - Congratulations, My Lord.
I have a son!
Don't cry...
Hai Tian, you're an asshole!
You don't appreciate my love for you
and all you care about is that fickle-hearted woman!
What do you mean by saying my children are different?
At least mine are offspring of the Hai Family!
Unlike someone, her child might be that of Yun Kuang's instead of Hai Tian's!
It seems Lu Le and Hai Tian are not going to break up.
I have to come up with another idea.
Make sure you get the chicken soup stewing away right now.
Boil more hot water.
You must remember no cold air can seep into Her Ladyship's room.
- Do you understand? - Yes.
Congratulations, Old Master!
Thank you!
Today is a day for celebrations, so I'm treating everyone to some wine.
Sure! That's very nice of you. You should all go.
- Yes! - We take our leave.
- Sure. - Let's go.
Go ahead.
I couldn't tell a quiet man like Xiao Hui is actually very warmhearted.
Father, don't you find it a bit weird?
Weird?
Xiao Hui seems to be happier than His Lordship about the childbirth.
What are you driving at?
Father, do you know Her Ladyship has been very close to Xiao Hui for the past year?
Nonsense!
You must never spread such vicious rumors again!
Father, Yun Kuang and Her Ladyship seem to have a history as well.
It's always good to be sure.
I'm sure you don't want to raise someone's grandchild, do you?
Certainly not.
I know you don't want to embarrass Her Ladyship.
Don't worry. All you need is a bit of blood.
You can use the blood from the baby and His Lordship to tell the kinship.
And I promise to be very discreet.
Well...
Father, don't hesitate.
This could very well be a wild guess of mine.
Her Ladyship is such a nice person, so how could that happen?
We just want to make sure, that's all.
Now that makes more sense.
Le Er must not know about this.
Look! He looks so much like me! Especially here.
How can you tell when he is still so little?
I can! He is my son.
He will be a somebody in the future!
All right. So why don't you give him a name?
Right! Let's call him Wang! No...
That's too common.
My brains work really well but now they don't.
I'll ask Zi Shu to come up with a few names.
He's better at such matters.
- Hai Tian! Lu Le! - Father, you came at the right moment.
What should we name the child?
Do we have a family tree that tells us what to name our children?
That isn't a pressing matter.
Let's go along with the ancestors' tradition first.
Traditions?
We have a family tradition.
When the child is born we have to obtain a drop of his blood
and mix it with a drop of his father's in a bowl of water and offer it to the ancestors.
This is to ask for the blessings of our ancestors.
I've never heard of that.
Well... We were too poor then to follow traditions.
But now it's different.
We can't have the ancestors think we are ignorant of manners and traditions.
Father, our child is still so young.
Isn't taking his blood a bit too...
It won't do him any harm. It's just a drop or two.
All right... We'll listen to Father then.
Yes. Here...
Good boy...
Don't cry. It's all right.
Hai Tian, it's your turn now.
Put your hand out.
It's all right. Don't cry.
Don't cry...
Mother's here.
Don't cry...
How is it?
It's pretty good.
What does pretty good mean?
- Let me have a look. - Father, you don't have to.
Her Ladyship didn't cheat on His Lordship.
If so, why can't I take a look?
The bloods didn't mix together.
She really did commit such a sin...
- Father, perhaps... - Not perhaps.
I know what happened.
In the past, people used to say that she had an affair with Yun Kuang but I didn't believe it.
But now...
Father, she could have done it foolhardy.
No. She did it on purpose.
She did it to save Hai Tian.
This child has nothing to do with Xiao Hui.
He is Yun Kuang's son.
She must have done it to save Hai Tian from that assassination at the banquet.
It was against her will, but she did it to save Hai Tian...
Father, what do you plan to do?
I won't raise Yun Kuang's son for him.
We must get rid of that child.
Bu we can't upset Le Er, do you understand?
I do. Please leave this to me, Father.
I promise you will be pleased with the way I handle this matter.
Here, have another sip.
What is it again? Coming in and out all the time.
Don't let the wind in.
I don't wish to do that either but the Old Master said Her Ladyship must rest well.
He's worried she won't be able to sleep well with the baby around.
That is why he asked me to take care of the baby for a while.
It's all right. The baby is just a few days old, so I don't want him to leave my side.
My Lady, you are recuperating from childbirth so how can you sleep well
with the baby crying all day long?
If you don't sleep well, how can you recover?
Don't worry. The child is yours, so he won't become mine.
Xi Bing is right. You need to rest well.
- My Lord... - All right, that's enough.
I'm worried you will be exhausted.
All right. It's decided.
My father would like to take care of his grandson as well.
Trust me. He will do a good job.
Just rest well and once you've recovered, our child will be brought back to you.
That woman is sneaking around.
What is she up to this time?
You're here.
Get rid of this for me.
You can send him away or sell him.
It's up to you.
But you must promise me you will not appear within a hundred miles from here.
Yes! Don't you worry.
Bear in mind if you talk about this, your head will drop.
Don't worry. We don't know each other once you step out of that gate.
We won't ever see each other again.
That's smart of you.
This child is quite strong.
I should be able to sell him at a good price.
- I'm taking this child. - Who are you?
I know that woman told you to sell him to a faraway place.
But you should know you might not necessarily get a better price for doing so.
Besides, for a child so young, who would recognize him in two years' time?
It's up to you if you sell him to me or not.
But...
Sold!
What should I do? If I reveal Xi Bing's plot she will be killed.
If I don't, she'll come up with something again.
If the child is really gone, His Lordship and Her Ladyship must be so upset.
All right. I'll take care of this child for the time being.
May the ancestors bless our family.
Please watch over us.
Please watch over us...
- Father. - You're back.
- Have you taken care of it? - Yes, it's all been taken care of.
I just don't know what to say to His Lordship and Her Ladyship.
As for that, I need to think it over.
- Father! - Hai Tian.
I went to visit my son at your residence and they said you were here.
Where is my son?
- Your son? I've sent him away already. - Why?
The weather here is too windy and the wind carries a lot of sand.
It's not good for a child's growth.
Furthermore, this is not a peaceful era.
If the wars should start the child will have to suffer along with us.
- So Hai Tian... - But!
I'm sure you can understand my reasons.
You have a point, Father.
But Le Er...
Le Er is a great woman and she has already sacrificed a lot for you.
I think she will be able to understand this.
I understand. I'll talk to her about this soon.
- I have other things to tend to. I'm leaving. - All right.
Father, why didn't you tell him the truth?
A man survives on his dignity, do you get that?
I don't want my son to live a life of frustration.
But he will know eventually.
That's all right.
There's a saying, 'Rare things are precious.'
So once she's had more children this child won't be as important.
- Your Ladyship. - Xi Bing.
What are you doing here, My Lady?
I want to see my child. Where is he?
Where is the foster family that you place him with?
- I... - You don't know about it? I'll ask Father.
- I have let you down! - What happened?
Your child wasn't handed over to a foster family.
- He was... - What?
- He was sold. - What did you say?
Old Master suspected the child wasn't offspring of the Hai family.
- I have no choice but to... - Where was he sold to?
He was sold to a human trafficker.
You should die for this! All of you should!
What about His Lordship? Does he know about it?
- He does. - That is his flesh and blood!
My Lady!
My Lord, Mister Su wrote to us.
He said although Yun Kuang defeated the Huns, he lost quite a lot of men.
This is the right time for us to attack.
But I've promised Le Er not to start anymore wars.
Circumstances have changed with the passage of time.
If we miss this opportunity another chance like this will be hard to come by.
Besides, Her Ladyship doesn't respect you as much as she did before.
After that close shave at the banquet, who knows if she has hooked up with...
My orders were that no one is to ever bring this matter up again.
Didn't you get that order?
My Lord, Pang Wan doesn't mean it.
I apologize to you on his behalf.
I didn't say anything wrong.
My Lord, if you really trust her, then what are you so agitated about?
Truth be told, you don't believe her either!
How dare you!
I mean well!
If you think I am wrong...
You can kill me.
My Lord! Pang Wan! We are all brothers, so why wield weapons at each other?
You said you love me, but you've never believed me.
God, I always thought this was my safe haven
but it isn't at all.
I won't put my hopes on anyone else.
I'm going to look for my child on my own.
My Lady, are you all right?
I'm all right. Walk me back to my room.
Le Er!
Where has she gone?
My Lord, I've left. I've left without a care in the world.
I now think back to those days when we first met through the day we got married
and realized I am here to pay back the favor I owe you.
You lost your family because of me.
You became destitute and homeless because of me.
That is why I came to you.
I stayed by your side and had your child.
But we aren't meant for each other.
Trust is the most important element in marriage.
If trust is lost, then what good is it binding ourselves to each other?
I should have noticed this issue when Xi Bing had an affair with you.
But I didn't. I had some hope left.
And now that has cost me my child.
This is a punishment from the Gods.
Now that I have paid my dues, it's time for me to leave.
Please don't come looking for me.
Let's not cause each other more pain.
We shall never meet again.
Le Er!
Xiao Hui! Where are you off to?
Xiao Hui, where are you going?
Everyone said I had an affair with you.
It's fine if it's just about me but...
It's for my sake again?
My Lady, let's not just talk about me. Where are you going in this disguise?
I... I'm leaving.
Perhaps I'm not meant to be in the place so I'm leaving.
- I'll come along with you. - Why?
Because you are someone who can spot a talent and cherish it.
Now that you are leaving this place, there is nothing here that entices me.
Xiao Hui, trust me. You must stay here.
This will be the place for you to realize your dreams and ambitions.
Hai Tian will become a great Emperor.
The nation will be his to rule.
That's not important.
What is then?
You are.
All right. Since I am important to you, you have to think on my behalf.
It's fine that I leave here alone.
But if we leave together, what will others think of us?
You know what I'm like.
I don't care about rumors and gossips.
But I have to think of my family, my father.
Do you understand?
But... But I'm worried you will run into danger along the way.
Then... I won't leave. I'll get Hai Tian to look for my father.
- Really? - Yes.
Xiao Hui, I'm sorry but I have to leave.
I have to look for my child.
I have to see him. I'm sorry.
You said you saw her so why didn't you stop her from leaving?
I'm sorry, My Lord.
- Please punish me. - Punish you?
It won't do any good even if I kill you!
- All right! You may leave now. - Yes.
- My Lord. - How is it? Is there any news of her?
What should I do?
Le Er is traveling alone and she can't defend herself.
- What if... - My Lord, don't panic.
Gods protect the good, so Her Ladyship will be fine.
What exactly is the problem here?
Is it about the child?
Why did Father have to send away our child?
No. I'd better go and bring our child back.
Then it will be easier when Le Er gets home.
- Hai Tian. - Father, good timing. I want to...
You want to bring the child home, don't you?
Have you heard us? Le Er...
Le Er is a good child.
You can send your men to bring her back, but not the child.
Why?
- Leave us alone for a while. - Yes.
Father, what is this about?
- The child isn't yours! - That's impossible!
Why would I lie to you? It's true!
Do you remember I asked you for your blood and the child's?
But your bloods did not mix together!
No, that can't be.
Yes, I believe in Le Er's conduct.
But last time when you were on Yun Kuang's turf...
Father, that is not what I'm talking about!
You know all children in our family have a red mole on their feet?
- Does this child have one? - Yes! I saw it with my own eyes!
- That's weird... Unless... - Xi Bing.
What are you doing? You're hurting me!
I won't spare you if you don't come clean!
What are you talking about?
Old Master was behind all this.
I am just a concubine, so how can I refuse to help?
Then why did the bloods separate?
How... How would I know?
- Perhaps it's because the child isn't yours... - Nonsense!
The Gods can vouch for me.
Old Master saw the whole process when you and the child gave your blood.
It was way too difficult for me to fiddle with it.
Besides, who doesn't know Her Ladyship is the love of your life?
How would I dare to?
- Really? - Yes.
Why won't you trust me?
Things happen for a reason.
So you'd better reflect upon yourself.
Yes, you're right. I do have to reflect upon myself.
The one thing I should reflect upon myself is why I fell in love with you.
Why did I fall in love with a man who never had me on his mind?
Even if I did anything wrong, I'm still the one who cares the most about you.
That can't be wrong, can it?
You'd better hope I don't find out anything.
Otherwise, I won't let you off.
What should I do?
If the cat's out of the bag, I'll get killed.
Right! I can still go to Zi Shu for help.
Prime Minister, I made this stew myself.
Let me feed you.
Here.
I'm sorry. Your clothes are stained.
Madam.
Call me Xi Bing.
I...
I know you like me.
Why should you pretend not to be interested?
You're already married to His Lordship.
But he doesn't love me. He's going to abandon me.
How could that be true?
His Lordship might seem like a gentleman
but he vents his anger on me in private.
If this continues, I'll be killed soon.
If you don't believe me, look at this.
How did this happen?
That's not possible. He didn't mean to.
If he didn't mean to, then did I do this to myself?
Perhaps he is frustrated he lost his child and now his wife.
Don't blame him.
He got what he deserved.
I did so much for him and even swapped the child's blood with mine
to make him forget that woman.
And yet, he still won't come to his senses.
What did you say?
His Lordship is the father of the child?
Zi Shu, you are actually the one I love.
I've always been poor since I was little and I was so scared of being starved.
That was why I chose His Lordship.
I thought he would guarantee me a lifetime of happiness.
But I was wrong.
When I realized, I started hating him and missing you.
I then realized what I've done wrong.
You may think I am a bad woman.
But a bad woman desires true love as well.
Do you understand that?
Are you willing to give me another chance?
- Is there another chance? - There is if you take me away from here!
Take you away from here?
We can start a new life together in a place where no one knows us.
All right, don't hesitate.
You're in charge of the warehouse so make sure you take money with you.
We will have children together, so we'll need a lot of money.
I will take all the valuables in my room as well.
We'll meet at the pier tomorrow.
Good boy.
I'm sorry. I shouldn't have kept quiet about this.
It's all right as long as my child is here.
I'm really worried we would be separated for life.
I found him a foster family in the countryside.
He didn't suffer much.
Thank you, Zi Shu.
- I'll take my leave now if there's nothing else. - You may leave now.
Good boy...
This child is yours.
Madam Qi swapped the child's blood with hers.
I know that.
I'll deal with that bitch later.
Hai Tian! Bad news!
That bitch Qi Xi Bing ran away with the money in our manor!
- What? Guards! - Present!
Arrest Qi Xi Bing and bring her back here!
- Yes! - Hurry up!
What took you so long? Have you got the money?
- No. - Then what are you doing here?
I'm so angry at you!
I'm here to tell you all your lies are already exposed.
You ratted me out?
You said you love me but you betrayed me?
I told them you went to the other pier.
That's why I still have time to warn you about it.
They will be here soon.
You'd better leave right away.
You're let off lightly!
Madam, where are you off to?
Don't you have to let His Lordship know before you leave?
Don't come over or I'll kill him!
Madam, we can talk this over.
Take out all your money and put it in my bag!
Hurry!
- Pang Wan! - What?
- Forget about it. - You're such a loser!
How can you still take her side after what she's done?
Let her go.
That is the last thing I'll do for her.
Love means not asking for anything in return.
Your Highness!
Look at you. What's that burst of joy about?
Hong Liang said the Warlord is coming home soon.
Really?
No wonder the winter jasmines are in full bloom.
Get up quickly.
- Tell everyone to clean and tidy up. - Yes!
What's the matter?
Is there any news of Hai Tian?
You're still thinking of that woman?
She is the biggest regret in my life.
It's not that difficult if you really want her.
It's easy to own one's body but not one's mind.
You won't understand.
I really don't.
There's someone on the ground in front of us.
Go and take a look.
Le Er!
Le Er.
Yun Kuang, what am I doing here?
You passed out.
Why did you pass out here?
Shouldn't you be with Hai Tian?
- Is he mean to you? - No, he's kind to me.
I miss my father.
So I snuck out to visit my father.
Yun Kuang, I have to go now.
Le Er.
I don't know what happened to you, but you're not telling me the truth.
Will you please come with me?
Let's get back to how we were.
We can't turn back time.
Why can't we?
If you come back with me, we can go back to the good times...
No matter what happens, you are always my good friend.
I really have to leave now.
Le Er.
All right. Le Er, let me take you home.
It's too dangerous for you to travel alone.
You can't turn me away.
You just said we are good friends.
Do you want me to disregard you as a friend?
Get on my horse.
Your Highness!
What's the matter? Why are you in a panic?
Take a look. Should I wear the white blossom or the red one?
What's wrong?
Is the Warlord's schedule delayed?
No, he is already at the gates.
Then what are you so flustered about?
I heard he brought a woman home with him.
They seem to be very intimate.
- A woman? - It's true!
They said it's Lady Hai.
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