I had fought with him for three days and three nights.
I beat him marginally by just one move.
I tried to convince him to join Sui. But he would rather die than comply.
I had no choice but to order his strangulation.
Who's this guy?
He was stationed at Maming Pass.
He was North Qi State's Defense General Qin Yi.
My son Qin Qiong is extraordinary.
I've kept this set of armor for a long time.
I'm giving it to you on this very happy day.
This is the gold armor my father wore when he was killed in the battle.
Today is Shubao's wedding.
He must be so happy that he even dropped the bowl of wine.
Put it on now...
Right. Put it on...
What are you doing?
I can't stay here any longer.
Why?
What's going on?
Don't ask.
Where are you going?
I'm going back to Licheng County.
Shubao...I'll go with you.
You must have a good reason for making such a decision.
I'm willing to leave with you.
There are things you won't understand.
Shubao, we're married.
I'm willing to follow you for the rest of my life.
Come on, Sire...
Tianbao General.
Sire.
Why the blank look? Have some wine.
Yes.
Come on...Sire...
Chengdu.
Sire.
You're a young hero.
Don't be so upset over a woman. I feel sorry for you. It's just Yang Yu'er.
I agree she's beautiful. But look. I have so many concubines.
Who do you like? I'll give her to you.
I dare not.
I love beautiful Wang the most. I'll give her to you.
No way, Sire.
Sire, I'm pregnant.
Right...What about Xinjie? I'll give her to you.
Sire, I dare not.
Are you shy?
Drink.
Please.
I can't accept.
He's not afraid of going into battle. Look at him now. Drink.
Sire, I've never asked anything from you.
Now, I would like to ask you not to tease me anymore.
You dare not or you don't like her?
I dare not.
Finish it then.
Sire.
Good. A beautiful woman for a hero. Come on.
Sire.
Bow to parents.
Good.
Bow to each other.
Good.
Take her to the bridal chamber.
Good.
Er Xian Zhuang.
It's the grand birthday of Brother Qin's mother in seven days.
Shan Mian, Shan Zhou,
send an invitation card to the bandit leaders in different places.
Ask them to gather at Jinan Licheng on the ninth of September.
On the one hand we can celebrate the birthday of Brother Qin's mother.
On the other hand, there are many new bandits in different places,
we need to redefine the territories to avoid internal strife.
Head Shan, are you talking about the robbery of government silver recently?
The rules were violated.
We'll take this opportunity to reorganize the bandits.
Remember to write the date clearly. Inform the leaders of different places.
Don't make any mistakes.
Yes.
Prepare a gift for me.
We'll pick a date and go to Jinan Prefecture for the birthday celebration.
Yes...
Go.
Something urgent has happened at home in Licheng.
Please forgive me for failing to say goodbye to everyone. Qin Qiong.
What's the matter with Shubao? It was his wedding yesterday.
Why has he suddenly left with Sis Yu'er at night without saying goodbye?
It's so sudden. This is out of his character.
Why did Yu'er leave too without saying goodbye?
They...Perhaps something urgent really happened in Shubao's home.
We mustn't judge them at this early stage.
You're right, father.
My Lord, we just heard that
Shan Xiongxin, Head of the bandits in nine provinces,
has invited bandits from different places to gather at Shandong Jinan Prefecture.
Did you say Shandong Jinan Prefecture? Good. I'll take them out once and for all.
I'll find out what happened to the Imperial silver they took.
Jinan Prefecture Licheng County is Shubao's home. I'll go to visit him.
See what's happened to him. General Shangguan.
My Lord.
Go to the drilling field right away and prepare the grand battalion.
Get the soldiers ready.
Yes, My Lord.
Luo Fang, Xue Liang, prepare
the food and supplies for the expedition against the bandits.
We must set out in three days. No mistakes allowed.
Yes, Father.
We're home.
Mother...Mother, I'm home.
Brother Qiong.
Shixin.
Brother Qiong.
Shubao's home?
Brother Qin.
Mother, I'm home.
Get up.
Who is she?
Shubao, who's this girl?
Auntie, I'm Yu'er.
Get up please.
Mother, she's Miss Yu'er. Let's talk inside.
OK.
Auntie, I'll make tea.
Have a seat please. Let's talk.
Aunt Ying is beautiful. This sister is even more beautiful.
Miss, where are you from?
Auntie, I'm from Chang'an.
Chang'an? That's as good place. Where do you live?
Who else is in your family? What are their professions?
Come on...Brother Qin. Please have some tea.
Mother, please have some tea.
Brother Qin, she must be the sister of one of your brothers.
Yingying, she's your sister-in-law. Mother, Miss Yu'er and I are married.
What?
I'm sorry.
Are you lying to me?
Mother, I would never lie to you.
What does it mean to be married?
Shut up.
Mother, are you mad at me?
You're a good son. Getting married is a major decision.
Why didn't you tell me? I wasn't prepared for this at all.
This is my fault. There's a reason for this.
But it's still my fault for
not telling you about my marriage with Miss Yu'er.
Please punish me.
Come on...Get up. You're really my daughter-in-law?
Yes.
Good girl. Let me take a good look at you.
Mother.
Get up.
Get up, Brother Qin.
Get up, Brother Qiong.
Mother.
This is great. She's calling her mother.
You're not the one getting married. Why are you so happy?
Mother, Yu'er and I bought some snacks in Dengzhou. I'll go get them now.
Wait. Let Shixin do that. Stay here to talk to me.
Shixin, go get the snacks on the horse. Let mother try them.
OK.
Go.
There's food to eat.
Shubao, where did you get such a beautiful daughter-in-law for me?
The bag is so big.
So beautiful.
Shubao.
Mother.
Who arranged the marriage for you two?
Right. How did you two meet?
Why didn't you tell us that you were getting married?
Tell us now.
Mother, Brother Qiong, look.
Tell us now.
This is so beautiful.
Shixin, put it back. Now.
What's the matter? It's beautiful.
Take it away.
Why? It's so beautiful.
Shixin, where did you get this set of armor?
From Brother Qiong's horse.
Shubao, where did you get this set of armor?
Mother, why are you crying? You don't like it? If so, I'll break it.
Shixin.
Shubao, you come with me.
Shubao, where did you get this set of armor?
Mother, do you know from where I've come back?
I've come from Dengzhou Lord Mount Yang Lin's house.
He took me as his godson and gave me the title of Thirteenth Guardian.
He gave Yu'er to me as my wife.
Do you know this guy Yang Lin killed your father?
I didn't know that at first. On the wedding day, Yang Lin was very happy.
He gave me this set of armor.
He even told me how he had killed Father.
I wanted to kill him right then and there. However, I couldn't. I couldn't do it.
So I came home with Yu'er that night.
Miss Yu'er is?
She's Yang Lin's daughter...Mother.
So she knows everything?
She doesn't. She's Lord Mount's adopted daughter.
She lost her parents when she was young.
Yang Lin raised her like his own daughter.
She was willing to come home with me. This shows she's ignorant about this.
Mother, I don't want Yu'er to get involved in this.
Don't worry, Mother. I will kill Lord Mount Yang Lin to avenge Father.
I know you have many questions as to why I've kept this secret from you all along.
When you were young, I didn't tell you
as I was afraid your development would be affected by the idea of taking revenge.
After you had grown up, you kept me company all the time.
I didn't tell you because I didn't want to ruin our happy life together.
When you became a constable,
I still didn't tell you this because I didn't
want your prospects to be affected.
Then you were assigned to investigate the robbery of the Imperial silver.
I heard that Yang Lin assigned you the job.
My heart was panic-stricken when I heard that.
Yang Lin has grown more and more powerful.
I thought that given your temperament,
you'd try to kill Yang Lin if you found out the truth.
How would you be his match?
You would just get yourself killed if you tried to take revenge.
So I didn't tell you. Mother.
This is really the work of fate.
You took the guy who killed your father as your godfather.
You even married his daughter.
I really don't know how to account for this to your father.
Mother, this is my fault.
No, this isn't your fault.
Mother...
Yu'er is your wife now. So Yang Lin is your father-in-law.
He has many soldiers around him to protect him.
Even if you managed to kill him,
how are you going to account for that to Yu'er?
Let it go. This is fate.
So long as you and Yu'er live a good life, I will be content.
Mother, do you really think that?
Mother...
Let it go.
What happened in the previous generation
should come to an end with this generation.
Mother. I understand... I get it now...Mother...
What's the matter? Nobody's talking.
This is so boring. I'm opening the window.
Mother, I didn't use much force.
You should push the window. But you pulled it. Of course it broke.
Never mind. Come back and eat.
I didn't use force. I just pulled it lightly. Then it fell off.
Dig in.
Here you go.
Mother, why do you keep staring at her? There's no rice on her face or hair.
Can't I look at my daughter-in-law? You should call her your sister-in-law.
You hear that?
Sis Yu...
Eat more.
Thanks, Mother.
You must eat more...I'm full.
During Shubao's absence, I kept his room tidy.
You and Yu'er must be tired. You two just got married.
Go to bed early after dinner.
Mother, let me make the bed.
I prepared this blanket for Shubao and my daughter-in-law long ago.
It can be finally be put in use.
I sewed the mandarin ducks on the blanket stitch by stitch.
Mother, you're really good at needlework. Please come over, Mother.
Shabao told me long ago that nothing is too difficult for you at home.
My mother died early.
I didn't have a chance to learn how to manage a home from her.
I don't know howl can be a good daughter-in-law.
To be frank with you, I wasn't prepared at all when Shubao brought you home.
But I noticed that you're considerate and gentle.
You're thoughtful too. Shubao is so lucky.
So long as you two live a good life from now on, I'll be content.
Don't worry, Mother. Shubao and I will live a good life.
I know you'll be a good daughter-in-law. It's late. Go to bed early.
OK...Thank you, Mother.
Hi.
You haven't fallen asleep yet?
Are you exhausted from today?
I'm OK.
I'll get you a basin of water so you can wash your feet.
No, thanks. It's late. Go to bed. I'm not sleepy yet. You sleep first.
Brother Qin suddenly came home on our wedding night.
He's kept a distance from me since then.
I believe he must have some unspeakable difficulties.
This is good...Come on. Fan it.
Auntie, who's Sis Yu'er?
She's Lord Mount Yang Lin's daughter.
What? So she's that princess?
Lord Mount...I think my brother mentioned him before.
Right. He's powerful and just. He's a founding father of Sui.
My brother also said he's one of the few
just and honest old lords in the government...
Sis Yu.
Sis Ying, Mother, good morning.
Good morning.
Mother, can I give you a hand?
No, thanks. Get some rest in your room.
Let me give you a hand.
My noble princess, look at your skin. It's so fair.
I can tell you've never done any housework before.
Don't cut your hand. Pass me the knife. Watch this.
See? How's that?
I can't believe you're so good at cooking. I must learn from you.
Then I can cook for my father so he'll know I've grown up.
You're so good to your father.
Is this too big for a wallet? No, he's a man. Bigger looks smarter.
Aunt Ying? You're so good at sewing. Let me see. This duck looks so life-like.
What? You're saying it's a duck? I'm sewing a mandarin duck.
You don't have any taste at all. I'm really annoyed. Go away.
It's a duck.
Go away...Get out.
You like eating ducks? Do you want to eat duck?
Get out.
What's the matter?
I won't sew anymore. I'm really so annoyed.
I don't know girls' stuff at all.
I didn't know how to do that either at first.
My mother died early.
Father often taught me martial art for self-defense.
I learned needlework from the nannies in the house.
Sis Yu, did something happen in your family recently?