Older brother hopes that you bring some fruits to Xiao Chuan.
Older brother, I...
I'm not going.
Why aren't you going?
Why are you so shy?
You ought to appear more often at Xiao Chuan's place
and sort him out.
Sort... sort him out?
What I mean is... be together.
If you get married in the future,
I'll take you out of the palace.
Think of it... both our families will be closer.
Collaborating together,
the palace will be our world.
Aiyah. Older brother,
what are you saying? So ashamed.
Ok, then.
I think I am wrong to say about this. Maybe I'll try to find another girl for Xiao Chuan.
Anyway,
I will definitely capture his heart, by any means.
You can't do that. Older brother,
then I'll... I'll go. Is that okay?
What are you hiding in your heart? I can't see it.
Let me tell you. However, you must help Xiao Chuan by
saying more good things about him in front of the Empress.
So Xiao Chuan will become the Empress' trusted family.
- Understand? - I understand.
That matter, I'll hand over to you. Ok?
Actually, there's no need for me to say anything. Xiao Chuan is already the Empress' trusted family.
Once I left, people asked, "Who told you to come?"
I said...
Miss Xiao Yue.
Miss Xiao Yue, why have you come?
Brother ask me to bring some fruits for the Lord.
Then I'll accept it for my master.
I will go and try out these fruits
and see if they are fresh or not.
I'll take it first.
Xiao Yue,
so actually, you made this piece of clothing you brought me.
I should've apologized earlier. I really have ill-manners.
As long as it fits you, that's good enough.
It fits. It fits. Your craftsmanship is really good. I definitely will cherish well this good friend's gift.
Lord, these are urgent official documents sent by the palace.
I'll take care of it right away.
Let me do it.
Looks like Xiao Yue really does have feelings for me.
How am I suppose to tell her?
Lord, a guest is here.
Teacher. Brother.
Why have you come?
My pupil got promoted. Why shouldn't I come to congratulate you?
Xiao Chuan, you say change and you change. Barely arriving in Xiang Yang, he changes into a wine disciple.
Who knew in a blink of an eye he changed into a General. Looks like the teacher had good foresight.
Although you drowned for a while, you managed to get back on track after all. That's commendable!
That's because teacher taught well.
Sir, when your guests are coming, I better go home.
Ay. Wait a moment.
Xiao Chaun, this lady is...?
I'll introduce you. This is Xiao Yue. She is a palace official and mine and San Bao's good friend.
This is... I am Xiang Yu.
I am Xiao Chuan's sworn older brother.
This is my teacher, Xiang Liang. They both came from Kuai Ji.
Kuai Ji?
Are you referring to Chu kingdom's Kuai Ji?
That's right.
Miss, you've heard of this place?
I, Xiao Yue, am originally from Kuai Ji.
I left home when I was small.
All this time, I've never been back.
Right now, I didn't recognize how my place is.
From what you've said, Miss, you are also from Chu Guo.
Yes.
But I entered the palace since small I only remember that my family is from Kuai Ji.
I also know that I am from a noble family.
After the fall of Chu kingdom,
there have been many children of noble families,
who were made to serve in the Xian Yang palace. Miss, may I ask which sect you are from?
I was very small when I left home. I can't remember clearly anymore. But I have this.
It's a bracelet that's been handed down for generations.
It's by no means something of ordinary people. In the future, when there's an opportunity, I will help you to search for your family.
Xiao Yue really appreciates your effort!
Miss Xiao Yue, we are from the same village. I am also Xiao Chaun's older brother. How about this,
from now on, you will call me Xiang Da Ge (older brother).
I'll call you Xiao Yue Mei Mei (little sister). How's that?
Sir Xiang, just call me Xiao Yue.
No problem. When we are more familiar with each other, then we can change.
Sir Yi. Uncle.
It's getting late. I'll return to the palace first.
I'll see you off.
Xiao Yue, give this medicine to Empress.
Remember to tell Empress, she must use it.
Yes.
Really never would've thought.
Xiao Chuan,
you need to tell me
everything you know about Miss Xiao Yue.
Just now, I could see that you're interested in Xiao Yue.
But she's a palace official. Unless she leaves the palace...
Otherwise, you two won't have a chance of moving forward.
How difficult is that? As long as I like the girl,
I'll go to the palace and take her away!
Shut up!
You have a great task!
How can you be hindered by relationships! Yu'Er. You better remember that!
Stop.
You two move out of my way. Do you hear?
This is a restricted area. You need an invitation to enter.
What invitation?
Others need an invitation. I don't.
Do you know who I am?
Your new General's older brother.
Let him come in.
Ignoramus. Doesn't know etiquette.
Older brother. Worthy younger brother.
You two are here too. Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you.
Xiao Chuan,
there's some serious matters. We'll discuss it more tomorrow.
Ok.
Yu'Er, let's go.
Good-bye.
- Teacher, I'll send you off. - No need.
- You two, walk carefully.
Xiao Chuan,
Are they wanting to... in front of me...
talk about the secret things?
No.
They came just to see me.
Worthy younger brother,
you are now an official with high status.
Have you thought about
making me an official or something?
I haven't seen Lu Gong in a while.
How is he these days?
He's fine. With my comforting care,
he has started to
ease the pain of losing his second daughter.
I and Older sis will be marrying. If you give me an official position, then she will marry me.
You can definitely help me with this.
Brother, don't you know my personality? I will not abuse my power for personal reasons.
You don't want to agree. Then I'm not leaving.
Ay. You...
Lord, the urgent documents I just gave you?
I've just finished taking care of them.
Older brother, get up.
Tomorrow, come and be my officer
to guard the palace gates.
Worthy younger brother, you agree with me?
I will come and work here tomorrow?
I'm leaving now.
Empress, this is Doctor Yi's medicine. He said you must use the medicine tonight.
Ok. I know.
- You can leave now. - Yes.
Yu Shu,
tomorrow at noon I will be guarding the palace gate.
At that time, I hope that I will be able to see you.
Mr. Liu, why have you come so early today?
Call me Lord Liu.
Lord Liu, why are you here so early today?
It's my first day on the job, how can I not be early?
Yes, yes, yes... of course!
Go! Bring my official garment here.
Yes.
Lord Liu.
Your Ladyship, why are you dressed so grandly today?
I feel like taking a walk outside the palace today
to relieve my boredom.
Of course, I have to dress up.
Alright then. I shall go arrange for the palanquin.
Don't bother.
I only intend to go in the afternoon.
Afternoon?
Then there's still 2 hours to go!
It's okay. I'll just sit around here for a while.
Yes.
My lord,
isn't your shift in the afternoon? Why are you here so early?
Is that so? Am I early?
There's still 2 hours to go.
Since I'm here, I'll make the best of it.
I'll do your rounds with you.
Your Ladyship, it's almost noon.
Then let's go.
Announcing the arrival of His Majesty!
What's the meaning of this?
His Majesty is here.
Your Ladyship! You must receive him!
Welcome, Your Majesty!
Rise, my beloved.
Thank you.
I have been busy lately.
I haven't come to see you in a while.
Today I came especially to see you.
Your Highness misses me. I am extremely grateful that
you would feel that way, but I am undeserving.
Of course, I know the country is of utmost importance,
but I also care for my beloved.
How about this. Today,
I'll have all the documents brought here. I'll take care of them here with you by my side.
Wouldn't that take care of two things at one time?
Bring the pen and paper!
How long will this take?
Lord, it's noon.
It's time for me to hand it over to you.
I understand. Go ahead.
Yes. I'll take my leave.
Why isn't she here yet?
Did Xiao Yue not give it to her?
Or did she not see what I left her?
What time is it now?
Replying to Her Ladyship, it's 3/4 hour afternoon. (12:45 p.m.)
What are you both talking about
behind my back?
I was just asking for the time. It is now 3/4 hour after noon.
You have been working for a while,
you should have a rest.
I don't have time to rest.
Your Majesty, my quarters are stuffy and not as comfortable as your study.
You're perspiring all over. I feel horrible.
Please spare a thought for your health
and immediately return to your study. I am willing to accompany your highness
back to your study to take care of the country's matters.
Oh.
You are truly thinking about me.
How can I not listen to your advice? Ok. I will return to my study.
My beloved will take a walk with me.
Young Brother,
what do you think about my official uniform?
Not bad. Quite fitted.
Eh? Why are you here?
Oh. This is my first day guarding the palace gate, so I'm having San Bao accompany me.
Yes, my Lord. It's the afternoon now. It's time for us to guard the palace gate.
It's afternoon already? Yes, my Lord.
My Lord, you don't look well. You should go back early and rest.
What are you doing?
Miss, what do you think of my uniform?
I now have a security post in the palace.
So what?
Now that I have an official position,
we can prepare our wedding.
Don't forget
you promised me three things.
As of right now, your wealth and position does not come close to Xiao Chuan's.
You are just depending on others.
Who knows if you would be fired some day? May I know, how do you expect me to agree to it?
You don't have to worry about that.
I am temporarily depending on others, waiting for an opportunity to make it big.
Right now, I've discovered a big secret. When the time is right, I will be successful.
How long have you been an official?
What secret have you discovered?
Skills come from the heart, not from the length of time.
Just with the blink of an eye, I have found a secret.
I don't believe you.
If you have the ability, then tell me.
Right now, the time isn't right.
Once it's done, naturally you will know.
Alright... from what I gather, you don't have anything to say.
It's all just lip service.
If you treat me in this way now,
then in the future,
how are you going to honor these three promises?
I think that you better not force yourself.
Our marriage, let's just forget about it.
Ay. Miss. Miss. That can't happen.
I can tell you,
but you must not tell anyone else.
Otherwise, you will let others have this "stepping-stone" in their career.
Say it then.
Today at the palace entrance, I saw Xiao Chuan and Li Fei exchanging glances with each other.
They want to deceive everyone,
but couldn't deceive my eyes.
Think about it.
If I were to disclose this secret,
the kind of official position, wealth, and land I could get in exchange.
This can never be joked about.
It's a crime that warrants the death sentence!
If you said wrong,
then the one who loses a head would be you.
Miss, don't worry.
My eyes wouldn't be wrong.
I'm not an impulsive person. I think about my actions.
When that time comes, I will advance rapidly.
My official position, wealth, and land will not be less than Xiao Chuan's.
I didn't think that
Lord Yi is so conscientious.
Even this late at night, you're still wearing your official garments and checking documents.
Don't tell me that
you can't invite me in.
Come in.
This time I've come because
I have something to ask you.
Why did you give Liu Bang an official position?
You know full well
that he would use this to push me to get married.
Do you really want me to be pushed into the hands of this type of person?
Liu Bang told me
you were the one who first suggested marriage.
Then why wouldn't I make sure it happens?
That was just me being impulsive. At that time, you made me angry.
Furthermore,
do you still not know what my heart is thinking?
I only know that I am not the person in your heart on
whom you can rely on forever. Furthermore, I promised Su Su to take care of your entire family.
So this time I helped Liu Bang because he is your best choice.
How do you know he is my best choice?
That's very hard to explain to you.
But it's a fact.
I don't think so.
The real fact is
you have another person in your heart.
Before I thought it was because of SuSu that you didn't accept me.
Xiao Chuan,
could it be that I really can't compare with the person in your heart?
Why are you always comparing yourself? Before, it was with Su Su. Now, it's...
Now it's comparing with other people.
Do you really not understand the feelings between a man and a woman?
It is not a situation where the victor wins upon comparison with other competitors.
It's fate.
It is something that happens in a blink of an eye.
Then between you and me,
there isn't even a slight possibility?
No.
Lu Zhi,
give yourself another chance
to start anew.
Fine. Fine. Then tonight
I will give you and me one last chance!
Either we get married,
or...
we cut all ties.
But I swear,
if I can't have you, others must not even think of having you. They must not!
Then my answer is,
sorry.
You would've never thought that this one word that you said tonight will completely destroy two people.
I want you to regret.
I want you to regret your decision tonight.
Regret forever!
One last piece of advice for you. If you don't want anyone to know about it, then don't do it.
Who is it? Not sleeping in the night.
Coming.
Miss.
Sorry for the inconvenience. Should I not have come?
Then I'll go.
Eh, no, no, no. Miss, don't go.
- Can I come in? - Yes, please.
Miss coming so late, is there something really important?
Seeing that you're an extremely knowledgeable person, then I'll just tell you straight-forward.
I want you...
I want you tomorrow morning to expose Xiao Chuan and Li Fei.
What?!
Miss, that's not right.
Before we find any irrefutable evidence, we'd only be making groundless accusations.
And...
These two people are at the height of their power.
If we let this out now, then we'll be lighting a fire and burning ourselves.
Miss, haven't you always understood this reasoning?
Everything has it's risks. If you can do this,
wouldn't you be pushing Xiao Chuan to the ground?
Isn't it one of your three tasks?
Then I'll marry you...
Aiyah. What you say is definitely a good thing.
But this...
Ah. Do you know
what it is that I don't like about you?
It's that you're too weak and cowardly.
No matter what it is, all you do is think about it.
But you have no courage to take action.
You are like that when carving out your own career.
When faced with a beauty, you are also like that.
Fine. You don't want to go, then forget about it.
I will go myself.
But,
waiting until that time,
you don't have to think about getting married,
but how to save your own life instead.
When I go and tell them,
I'll say that you know about it too, but hid it on purpose.
That is a death sentence,
Liu Bang. You must think well.
Either...
you take the risk and emerge successful or you get nothing yet risk losing your life.
I'm going.
This is all for my own good.
Fine. I shall the the risk.
My two Lords,
I have something urgent to report to the Supervisor.
Wait first.
What's wrong? Why are you so easily frightened?
You scared me to death. I was just thinking
about you and you just appeared.
What are you looking at?
Yesterday was my first day on duty and I was able to see the Emperor. I could not forget that sight.
I am trying my luck again today.
Young Brother, what are you doing here?
San Bao, who is supposed to relieve you,
was sent for a job at the city defenses. So today, it would be hard on you to do another shift.
No problem. I'll take care of it.
You go and keep busy.
Isn't that Gao Yao?
Why is he a Eunuch?
He and Xiao Chuan are from the same village.
Then aren't I on the road to death?
Young Brother,
you must save me. - Now what? - Look who it is.
Quickly, save me!
Ok. I understand. Leave it to me.
Lord Gao.
Why are you so free today?
I only have two things to say.
With just Xiao Chuan,
and with Consort Li's support, he is already very powerful. And now with my sworn enemy, Gao Yao.
How am I to compete with two of them?
All this fuss for a beautiful woman. I better runaway while I can. My life is more important.
Young Brother, why didn't you tell me Gao Yao is the Eunuch Manager here?
I thought you knew long ago.
If I knew, would I still have rushed over here? You know about our past conflict.
How about this?
Let me help you explain it to him.
No. This type of situation cannot be clearly resolved.
Furthermore, he's a Eunuch right now.
He definitely won't believe that I'm innocent. So let's not bother him. Ok?
Then a good way to deal with this is.
I'll let you guard a different place.
I'm feeling so uneasy here.
I'm leaving today.
Ok. Do you need help with anything?
Right now I have to go pack my things. I don't have time to go back to the office.
Send someone to return my uniform and seal.
- Ok, I'll see you off. - No need Younger Brother.
If you weren't prepared for the consequences, why did you do it then?
Mei mei (little sister), although you didn't get him,
but no problem.
Right now I will send him over to you.
Eh. What are you doing?
Can't you see? I'm putting things away.
Eh, enough. Enough. What is going on?
What are you tidying?
Didn't I tell you to expose Xiao Chuan?
Why have you come back?
- Why are you being such a tortoise? - It's because of Xiao Chuan that I being like this.
Do you know
Xiao Chuan has prepared long ago?
I was going to expose him in front of the Eunuch. But I never imagined that they would be best friends.
With my mouth, I'll die without a resting place.
It doesn't matter if I die. I'm just afraid it'll bring you trouble.
Therefore, I looked at the situation and sneaked out.
The chief eunuch is already suspicious of me. If he and Xian Chuan meet each other, he will know everything.
So we must quickly leave Xian Yang!
Finished talking?
You think...
You think I will believe your nonsense?
Sir Liu. Is Sir Liu home?
See? They are here.
Is Sir Liu home?
Sir Liu.
Why have you come?
Lord Yi told me to come to pick up your uniform and your seal
and your saber.
Please wait.
Lord Yi also told me to tell you to please take care of yourself.
Please tell Lord Yi, Liu Bang understands.
I'll be leaving now.
I won't see you off.
I really didn't think...
He is such a wicked man!
Try to push us to the end.
I've been lied to.
Eh, Miss...
You should quickly pack your stuff, leave Xian Yang, return back to Pei Xian.
But...
Miss. Quickly go.
Luckily, I have made some arrangements beforehand.
Lord,
outside there's a person named Xiang Yu who wants to see you.
Big Brother.
Where have you been these few days? Why haven't you come to say hi?
I have just came back from a far place.
How polite. You even brought me a gift.
This present is not for you.
I came today, not to see you.
Then why did you come here?
I came to find someone.
Find who?
Xiao Yue.
I can't go into the Palace to find her. So I came here to wait for her.
Clever.
Then give me the present, I'll give it to her for you.
No need.
I must personally give it to her.
But the question is...
We don't know when Xiao Yue is coming,
and if she is even going to come today.
No problem. I can wait.
Love's power is really big.
Even a dignified Xiang Yu
would wait for someone like this.
Fine. How long you wish to wait here? You can wait here for as long as you wish.
Just hope...
I just hope you chase Xiao Yue soon.
- What do you mean? - I mean, your my Big Brother.
Xiao Yue is my good friend. If you two can be together, then isn't it a blessing added to a blessing?
If you need any help,
then just say so.
You really are my good brother.
Sit down and wait.
Ok.
You sit first. I'll go and busy.
Hey.
Big Brother.
The sky is getting dark. I think Xiao Yue won't come today.
She will come today.
Why?
I can feel it.
Your hearts are beating in unison already?
I think what you're feeling
is...
She's here.
Wait.
I'm finally here. The Empress wants me to...
Xiao Yue.
Look who came.
So it's Sir Xiang.
Miss Xiao Yue. This is for you.
No.
I cannot accept this gift from you.
And please in the future,
don't give things to Xiao Yue.
I've waited here for pretty much the entire day just so I could give you this present.
I've never waited for anyone like this before.
I never imagined you would.
Say you don't want it.
Big Brother, don't be so agitated. Calm down.
How can I not be agitated?
Today,
you want, you can want. You don't want, you still have to want.
Eh, this bracelet...
How come it's the same as Xiao Yue's?
Today is your birthday.
I originally wanted to sincerely give you a present.
I waited the whole day.
Didn't think you would reject me.
Really pisses me off.
Goodbye.
Wait.
What you just said to me. Today is my birthday?
What is going on?
And this bracelet, where did you find it?
You want to hear?
Sir Xiang. No. Older brother Xiang.
I beg you please tell me.
When I found out about your background last time,
I intentionally hurried back to Hui Ji.
I activated all my friends.
Using almost one month's time, I finally found some news about your family.
Then where are they now?
Sad.
They are all dead.
There was one old man who knew about your birthday.
He asked me to give you this bracelet.
He told me to tell you that this belonged to your mother.
S... Sorry Xiao Yue.
My character is too rash. I have scare you.
I hope you can forgive me.
Little Sister Xiao Yue,
don't cry.
Older brother Xiang, I've been serving in the palace since
I was little. I had no idea when my own birthday was.
Today, you actually told me my own birthday
and brought such a good present.
Xiao Yue really doesn't know how to thank Big Brother.
Miss Xiao Yue.
Xiao Yue.
You scared me to death just now.
I don't have any other requests.
Come.
I just hope
that in future you won't be so cold to me. Then that will be fine.
Both of you keep on kneeling. Getting married, ah?