Episode 22

Yuan Bao!

I'm begging Empress Dowager for the miracle pill.

I never thought that

When your dad was alive,

You...for the sake of one girl...

You...acting so foolishly.

She is not just any girl

she is Yuan Bao's life.

I'm begging Empress Dowager for the miracle pill.

Go quickly and get the miracle pill.

Unfilial child.

Here.

Be careful not to jolt the Young Madam.

Hurry.

Just wait.

Yuan Bao, the miracle is in our hands.

It's in our hands.

Young Master, are you okay? You are losing a lot of blood.

I'm fine.

That's right. This is the miracle pill.

This is the kingdom's only miracle pill.

Young Mistress can live.

Come, take Young Mistress to her room.

Get ready.

Here, Young Master. Yuan Bao.

Slowly. Young Master.

She is awake. She is really awake!

You're awake!

Why am I here?

Young Master! Young Master!

Young Master! What is it?!

Yuan Bao! Yuan Bao!

Don't scare us.

Young Master Jin is unconscious because he lost a lot of blood.

He is has no energy.

I will prescribe him some medicine to help his wound. He needs to rest.

Young Mistress, you are looking better now.

It looks like the miracle pill really worked.

Young Mistress' life is not in danger.

Look after yourself and you will recover very quickly.

Thank you for your hard work, Doctor.

Ah Fu. Go follow the doctor to get the medicine.

This way.

Tell me, what was that just now?

I'm so sure I was the one who took the sword to my heart in the forest,

but how come it is him who is injured now?

And what's this about a miracle pill?

Madam.

Madam.

Madame.

How did Yuan Bao get injured?

Mother..o. Xue Er. You tell me.

To save Young Mistress, he purposely injured himself?

Mother...I...

Chang Feng. Did the doctor come yet?

Yes, the doctor said it's not dangerous.

Just that he lost a lot of blood.

He is so pale.

Mother.

It was my fault.

My fault affected Yuan Bao.

Xue Er, you stay here and take care of Young Master.

If there is anything, come report it to me immediately.

Yes, Madam.

Let's go.

Auntie, I heard Young Master got injured. It's nothing dangerous, right?

Yuan Bao, hang on.

You will be fine.

Young Master had a big heart. Young Mistress is awake now.

But why is Young Mistress still not happy?

I've always thought that I understood Yuan Bao.

But ever since Xiao Xuan came,

the less I can guess what he's thinking about.

It is not like that Yuan Bao always listened to me in the past.

But at the very least, he was mindful of Jin Mansion's reputation.

However now,

for the sake of a girl, he openly confronted the Empress.

Aunt, don't be too upset.

Perhaps he's like this because he entirely loves his wife.

I'm to blame for spoiling him too much.

Now he can't recognize the problem he caused. For just one girl,

he didn't think about the fate that could be brought upon the Jin household.

If word gets out, how can I leave the Jin household in his hands?

Aunt, you still have I, Wen Zhao, by your side.

For as long as I can remember, I was raised by you.

All these years, Aunt has painstakingly raised sister and I.

I'm forever grateful. I've long thought of Jin Mansion as my home.

Now, no matter what, my every thought everyday is to respect you.

I wish to completely fulfill my duty

to take on more responsibilities.

Yuan Bao's duty cannot be taken upon by just anyone.

However, your loyalty is hard to come across.

Wen Zhao, considering the situation, there is only you who can share the task of taking charge in the Jin household with me.

Today, the way Yuan Bao takes the blow for that woman.

Perhaps tomorrow

he'll be willing to sacrifice his life for that girl.

Auntie. For Young Master's health,

I have an idea.

Oh? Then tell me quickly.

Yuan Bao got married for the first time,

it is normal to be completely dedicated and in love with the first wife

for his sake, how about he marries another?

Humans all tire of the old.

I believe he wouldn't put all his energy in caring for Young Mistress only.

I understand what you are saying.

Xiao Cui.

What do you think?

Madam. I think it is a good idea.

In one outlook, it will help with Yuan Bao's concentrations.

In another outlook, it will expand the Jin family.

Considering that Young Mistress is still not pregnant with his first child yet.

It will be easier to marry another now.

Have Yuan Bao take a concubine.

He'll be obedient.

Taking a concubine...

It's actually a good idea.

It's just that this person

must be filial and not nerve wracking. Don't bring in a fox.

Wen Zhao, let's do this.

the suitable concubine

should be thought out carefully. Auntie, I understand.

I will...

I will look over this situation carefully.

Yuan Bao.

You're awake.

I don't want you to leave me again.

I don't want you to leave me.

I don't want you hurt.

Without my permission, you cannot leave me.

You are here.

From now on,

my life is yours

and your life is mine.

Even the heavens

cannot separate us.

Qi Ling.

What is it? Give it back to me.

What is it? Give it back to me.

Qi Ling.

Look at you, your wound has not completely recovered and you are running around.

Quick, sit down.

Do you like Chang Feng?

Can you not ask that?

You treat Chang Feng so well.

What is it?

What are you saying?

Then what is it?

It's nothing.

You...you know what to say.

I already knew you liked Chang Feng.

But, you should be honest and tell him that.

Or else, Chang Feng, this dummy, won't know.

I am just one girl.

If it was you, would you be honest with Yuan Bao?

Of course. I already decided

After Yuan Bao recovers from his injury, I will be honest with him and tell him my feelings.

And I will also tell him my true identity. I will tell everything.

Qi Ling. Did you really think it through?

What if he can't handle the truth? Then what happens?

Whatever the outcome, I must tell him.

Because I don't want to lie to him.

Since marrying here, I know he doesn't like lying.

Everyday, I feel even more pressured.

So, I want to show my true self to him.

Show him everything and let him decide.

Before that,

I will not take anything for granted

when I am with him.

It's fine as long as you have decided and you are sure.

No matter what the outcome is.

I will always be by your side supporting you.

Xiao Xuan, you are really my good sister.

Yuan Bao. It's time to drink medicine. Here.

Here.

It's bitter. I don't want to drink it.

You will get better faster if you eat the medicine.

Here, be good.

I don't want it.

You be careful,

if you don't drink I will make you.

You can try, I'm not afraid.

Why are you so stubborn? Why won't you drink it?

You feed me.

I was already going to feed you.

Here. Kiss me first.

You are so picky.

How is this picky? You are my wife and I am your husband.

I'm not picky. You won't feed me, I won't drink it.

There is really no other choice than? No.

You are so annoying.

Okay, okay.

Young Master, food is here!

Sorry, my bad! Continue, continue!

Stupid Ah Fu. He always comes in at this time.

Xiao Xuan, do you know?

I feel so happy and blessed right now.

My life was saved by you.

And your life was saved by me.

We were destined to be with each other.

Fro now on, let's live well together.

Never separate, okay?

Always together, never apart.

Never apart.

Here, Xue Er.

This is the bread I personally made.

Quick, try one.

Chang Feng, you can try too.

And Yuan Bao.

Why aren't you guys eating? It's very tasty!

This...

What?

What is it?

Don't waste it.

Eat it quickly.

This is younger sister's first time making it right?

Then I will... try it.

How is it?

Very good. Very good...

But, since it's the first time you are making it,

it's already very good.

If it's good, you should eat another one.

Chang Feng, how about you?

You can see that Xue Er says it tastes good. Why don't you eat yours?

I need to eat it too?

Of course. Hurry.

Okay, okay. I'll eat it.

How is it?

I ate it.

Is it good or not?

Good.

I ate it too quickly, I didn't really get to taste it.

You are so impatient. Here is another one.

Try it again. Yuan Bao.

You eat. Yuan Bao, it's your turn to eat.

Okay. I'll try it.

How is it?

It's really good!

Of course! Let me tell you,

I learned from the kitchen.

They all told me to put the egg in, so I did.

I put in eight eggs.

No wonder I can taste only eggs... Huh?

I'm just kidding. It tastes good.

If it's good, than don't waste it.

Everyone, eat another one.

Don't be like Chang Feng though who ate it too fast.

Wait.

I think I'm full.

I am also not full.

Well...since you guys are not hungry, I'm not hungry too.

Then...

Um...let's play cards.

Okay, cards! Let's play cards!

Play cards? What about my food?

This one. This one.

This one.

This one.

This one.

Yay!

Xiao Xuan, why did you lose again?

You already have so many on your face.

Here, stick another one on you.

Now you look even prettier.

That's not right.

You guys have Chang Feng on the team. He always wins.

Or is it that you guys did something?

Let me check your cards.

Hey, do you have to question my intelligence?

You don't know me at all then.

Go investigate him. I'll go investigate him.

Xue Er, don't do that.

Or do you want me to show you?

No, no. I believe you.

I knew you believe me. I believe you too!

Let's continue to play. Here, here.

What are you guys playing?

Go first.

Cousin, why are you here?

Greetings, sir.

Why are you all so happy?

We are playing cards.

Cousin, come play with us.

How can five people play? The teams will be uneven.

Cousin, is there something you need?

I was on the way to pay my respects to Madam Jin. I just happened to pass by here.

Go pay your respect to Madam Jin. Go on your way, don't interrupt.

Yuan Bao, why are you like this?

It's nothing. You can come play with us.

It's ok, because it's not that early anymore. It's okay if you are late to pay your respects.

I don't know how to play.

It's okay, I'll teach you.

Here, let's all play together.

Why are you teaching others to play? You were playing first.

Okay, okay. I won't play, I have something to do.

Xue Er.

If Xue Er doesn't play, I won't play. Xue Er, I'll follow you to play.

It's nothing. The three of us can play then.

Three people cannot play. Let cousin play by himself.

Let's go.

Why are you like this?

I'm just like this.

I'll just see how much longer you are this happy.

Wen Zhao. What I told you to do, how is it?

Auntie, I already found a suitable concubine for Young Master.

Oh?

Who is this lady?

Miss Xue Er.

Xue Er? Yes.

Miss Xue Er has been living at the Jin household for a while now

and knows Young Master. It is not awkward.

Also, Miss Xue Er is a graceful and responsible person.

And is also Young Mistress' childhood friend.

In other words, Miss Xue Er is the perfect choice.

Also, if it was another lady,

I'm afraid it will be uncomfortable and that Young Master would not be as accepting.

But...

Isn't Chang Feng interested in Miss Xue Er?

Madam. You should know

Chang Feng has always been interested in only practicing medicine.

Miss Xu Er was just his patient.

He only like her as a patient.

But basically, Miss Xu Er is compatible with Young Master.

Then...

you agree with Young Master marrying her?

I think they are the perfect match.

If Miss Xu Er really agrees to marry him,

I will be rest assured.

As long as Chang Feng doesn't have a big problem with this,

I can see that this will be a beautiful event.

What is it? You're so secretive.

Sit down first.

No, Mother. Tell me what you want to say.

Madam wants Young Master to have a concubine.

Miss Xu Er was chosen.

What?

You sit down.

From now on, Miss Xu Er will be the second wife of the Jin household.

Move on from her.

Or else others will look at you and laugh.

This...how is this possible? Mother, are you joking around?

What do you mean this is not possible?

It was Madam Jin's decision.

Xue Er cannot marry Yuan Bao.

She can't marry him!

Chang Feng! Cheng Feng, you come back right now!

Jin Yuan Bao!

You tell me quickly, why do you want Xue Er as your concubine?

Xue Er? What nonsense are you talking about?

What do you mean nonsense?

My mother told me you like Xue Er.

Madam wants you to marry her.

Xue Er?

Ah, yes. I do like Xue Er.

Taking her in as a concubine...it's not a bad idea.

You see, Xue Er and Xiao Xuan are like sisters.

It sounds like a good idea.

Jin Yuan Bao, you fool!

Xue Er doesn't like you! So what if she doesn't like me?

Go out and check yourself. What kind of girl doesn't like me? Dumby!

Xue Er doesn't like me. The person Xue Er likes is me!

She won't like you. You are forcing her!

You are a fool!

Come with me to clear this up.

Clear this up!

Follow me! Chang Feng!

What are you guys doing?

Xue Er, do you know

Jin Yuan Bao wants to make you his concubine!

Is this true?

Enough, Chang Feng. The joke is finished now.

This is not even funny.

Just now you said you liked Xue Er!

I was intimidating you!

I'm telling you, I never thought of making Xue Er my concubine!

If I wanted a concubine, I wouldn't choose her.

I never heard of that

my mother told me Madam already made the decision!

My mother decided?

Don't argue. I just want to know the details of the situation.

Xiao Xuan, let's go and ask around.

No, let's just go straight to Madam and ask her.

You guys don't do anything.

I'll go myself.

Your son has something to ask of Mother.

Kneel down.

Kneel down!

Look at yourself, and what you've become like!

For one woman, you have become like this.

She is my wife.

You still don't even know what you did wrong.

You sacrificed your life and the Jin household.

You can love her and spoil her,

but you can't hurt yourself.

Loving a woman too deeply

can ruin your life.

Through hard work, I raised you

I don't want to see you die for a girl.

Mother, ever since I was little, you taught me

to be a real man

If I cannot even protect the girl I love,

then I am not a man.

Men respect the elders.

Not to go against the rules, no matter if the consequences are big or small.

As a man of the Jin household,

you must realize the importance of your actions.

You need to not only respect one person

but all of the people in the Jin household.

How can be ignorant to everthing, but only

put all your efforts for one woman?

Yuan Bao, you have made me too worried and you have disappointed me.

My job,

is to care for and protect everyone.

We are one family, what did I do wrong?

Don't talk anymore. The Jin household is in a mess because of your action.

You must change.

Being distracted is dangerous.

I already decided for you to take Xue Er as your concubine.

I always wanted a grandchild. So this is good.

My whole life will only love Xiao Xuan.

I will never have a concubine. Please take it back.

I already made a decision for Xue Er to be your concubine.

I won't change my mind. Mother!

You don't need to do anything. I will arrange for it.

You go back first.

Xiao Cui.

Go find Wen Zhao to give Xue Er the message

of this situation.

Okay, I will do as you say.

It's Sir. Please have a seat.

Sir is in charge of things here.

I don't know what I should do.

I came to congratulate Miss Xue Er.

What's the occasion? You have caught Madam's eye.

She wants you to be Young Master's concubine. It's a happy occasion.

About this matter, I have not approved of it, right?

There is really nothing to approve about.

You should know that marrying into the Jin household is a hopeless dream for many girls.

But what if I don't agree?

Miss Xue Er.

I want you to think it over.

Madam told me to come to tell you

hoping that you will be prepared

not for your approval.

But Sir should know that

I am not a person of the Jin household. I can leave when I want.

If I haven't approved of the situation,

no one can force me.

Madam Jin also can't.

Although this isn't the royal palace,

but what Madame Jin says is followed. You can't just come and go as you please.

Also, Young Master having a concubine is Madam's decision.

Madam's decision

I'm afraid, is beyond your control.

Oh.

really?

Then I would like to try.

Miss Xue Er should rest and think about the situation.

I've delivered the message.

I'm leaving now.

What do you say we can do now?

What to do? What to do?

Okay, okay. Stop walking around, I'm getting dizzy.

You are dizzy? I'm dizzy! I'm to say!

Madam Jin made a decision for Xue Er to marry you!

When I think of that I feel dizzy!

Why is you mother doing this? Why is she forcing Xue Er?

Okay, I understand how you guys feel.

I don't even belong to the Jin household. If anything, I can just leave.

Xue Er. If you are leaving, I will leave with you.

Silly, your mother also lives at the Jin household. How can you just leave?

I...I...

I what? Don't be like this.

If you have something, say it. This situation is hard enough.

I have to tell you something.

Let's go out to talk.

What is it?

Didn't you say you have something to tell me?

You sit down first, I will tell you slowly.

I will say it.

Just wait one second. Wait one second?

What is this?

Xue Er.

These are all my most precious belongings.

Look at this,

it's a Red Root

it was Jin Yuan Bao who brought it back from the palace

and this

one hundred years old mushrooms. I was the one who found them.

And also this.

Winter Grass.

I got it from treating a patient.

These are all my most precious belongings.

I...

I'm giving them all to you.

Oh yes,

there is also this.

Also this,

this...

this is for you.

Why are you giving me this?

Xue Er.

I...I...

Wait a second for me.

Just what is going on?

My mother said that this bracelet

should be given to...

should be...should be given to my future wife.

Are you confessing to me right now?

Thank you.

What does "Thank you" mean?

That...

I will accept this bracelet.

Really?

You accept?

Am I dreaming?

I'm too happy!

Xue Er. Thank you.

I...I...I will go pack.

Pack?

Yes, you are my future wife.

Wherever you go, I will follow you too of course!

Just wait, I'm going to pack!

What? You guys want to elope?

Is there really no other choice?

Considering the situation, there is no other choice.

But if you guys leave, it will be dangerous. You guys both don't know any martial arts.

But...

But what will you do if you meet bad people?

Xiao Xuan.

Chang Feng and I will be very, very careful.

Don't worry. I will definitely take good care of Xue Er.

Look at them both.

They are both thinking unclearly.

How can I be so calm?

It's nothing.

Chang Feng. I will tell Ah Fu to give you clothes to change.

And after you leave the Jin household, I will send a person

he will pick you guys up.

Remember, out in the open, you must be careful.

Don't be oblivious to your surroundings. Take good care of Xue Er. Understand?

Don't worry, Yuan Bao.

Xue Er. After you and Chang Feng leave,

and settle down, you must write to me immediately.

Okay, wait for my letter to report our safety.

Out in the open, in any situation, you both must take good care of each other.

You must always be safe.

Xiao Xuan, you also need to take good care of yourself.

Okay, okay.

It's already like this.

They will need to go soon.

After the situation is over, we will pick them up again to return.

Come.

Look at you, I told you not to bring so many things.

We need to be prepared while we are on the road.

We don't know what can happen.

It is always best to be prepared.

I don't want to risk anything happening to you.

Young Master has prepared the carriage. Let's go.