Subtitles by DramaFever Episode 6
What's the matter? Do you miss your father?
Yes. This is all he had left me.
'A person who lives to a hundred keeps his parents worried for 99 years.'
It seems like yesterday
when our parents were still worried about us.
But in the blink of an eye we've become parents now.
I wonder when Le Er will appreciate the efforts we have made for her.
Hasn't Le Er already come home to us?
It takes time to teach someone so we can't rush through it.
What's more, Le Er is now home so she won't get herself into trouble anymore.
Do you think being home means being safe?
Why do you say so, Master?
Didn't you notice how she looked at Yun Kuang today?
I bet they knew each other when she was away from home.
And I think they are more than just friends.
You're worried they might have pledged marriage in secret?
Don't you know your daughter well enough?
What rebellious behaviour is she not capable of?
I must have sinned in my previous life.
So now I'm destined to be worried about her for the rest of my life.
Master, you might not want to listen to this
but Yun Kuang is a noble, after all.
Ridiculous! Are women allowed to decide who to marry?
Even if I don't mind, Yun Kuang is still a man who leads an army to war.
You wouldn't want your daughter to become a widow, would you?
Of course not.
But the definition of happiness is different for everyone.
Sometimes a couple could be together for life, and yet, they aren't happy.
But there are times when a couple is only together for a day
and that day becomes a memory for life.
How would we know what Le Er thinks?
It smells so good.
- I'll bring this to him. - It's all right, I'll do it.
Let me do it, it's too hot.
- That's fine, I'll do it. - No, let me.
I'll do it!
Are you scalded? I'm sorry.
It's a pity that the chicken broth went to waste.
I'll start stewing another pot.
It's all right. Yun Kuang is hungry now.
I remember we still have some white fungus soup in the kitchen.
- Xiao Cui! - Young Mistress?
- Bring me the white fungus soup. - Yes.
Miao Ge, I think you are being very nice to Yun Kuang as well.
Do you like him?
If I say that I do, will you let me have him?
You said so yourself.
I'm sorry, Miao Ge.
I can let you have anything of mine
aside from Yun Kuang.
We don't we compete for him?
Young Mistress, your white fungus soup.
Thank you.
Le Er, I was just joking with you.
I'm nice to Yun Kuang because he's your hero!
How naughty! Why would you tease me?
I'll punish you for that after I give the soup to him.
Hurry up, Yun Kuang mst be hungry.
Miao Ge, thank you for helping Yun Kuang.
I'm truly grateful and I'll repay your kindness.
Father, I won't believe in anyone anymore.
From now on, I will fight for what I want.
I was going to bring you the chicken broth that Miao Ge stewed but I dropped it.
Have some white fungus soup now. I'll make you some chicken broth later.
Thank you.
You're really nice to me.
No one's been this nice to me except for my uncle.
It's only right that I am nice to you.
Why?
Because I want to.
Eat slowly and I'll change your bandage for you later.
- Is it good? - Yes.
Have a bit more.
- Miss Yu... - Leave it. I'll take over from here.
- But... - It's all right. I've been lazy.
I want to do some chores.
Yes.
- Miao Ge. - Yun...
Just call me Yun Kuang, like Le Er does.
I saw you with Le Er just now.
Where is she now?
She went back into the house.
She said she wants to forge me a blade.
She's really nice to you.
Yes, she is.
Thank you for helping me today.
You saved my life once so I'm just repaying your kindness.
- Now we're even. - I saved your life?
It was on the mountain trail. You even gave me your cape.
So that was you!
I suppose we were destined to meet.
By the way, there are so many servants here
so why are you airing out the blankets?
I'm an orphan. It may seem like I'm the adopted child of this family
but I'm no different from a maid.
So I won't trouble anyone unless I have to.
But I could tell Master Lu and his family do not treat you as a servant.
My godfather is very kind to me.
I have fewer chores than most servants.
The nicer they are to me, the more I should be aware of the limitations.
Beggars can't be choosers.
I don't know if you understand it.
I shouldn't have said this to you.
How could you possibly understand?
Yes, I do.
I'm an orphan like you.
My uncle took me with him and we roamed the lands.
Wherever we go, we always get bullied for being strangers to that place.
I realized violence counters violence and that stops people from bullying me.
Look at this.
I have scars like this all over my body.
This is such a large scar.
You must had been in a lot of pain.
I wasn't.
Even if I was, I'm not in pain now.
So now you should know you don't have the worst life.
At least you have a roof over your head and three meals a day.
And the Lus, who treat you like family.
Who would have guessed you're so good at comforting people?
Did you think all I could do is battle?
I don't like wars.
Is that so?
But wars are necessary.
Forget about it. I just wanted to thank you in person today.
I won't keep you away from your work.
Yun Kuang.
What is it?
Could you wait for me? I'd like to return your cape to you.
Sure.
Le Er, Yun Kuang.
What are you hiding behind your back?
It's nothing, just some laundry of mine.
Are you going out together?
The doctor said Yun Kuang shouldn't stay indoors all the time.
So we're going to take a walk in the mountains.
- Why don't you come with us? - No, it's all right. Go ahead without me.
I don't want to get in your way.
Why would you get in the way? Come with us!
No, I'm not going with you.
I still have a lot of chores to do.
Just go without me.
You know I can't bear leaving chores unfinished.
All right then, but don't wear yourself out.
We're leaving.
Yun Kuang, let's go.
Asked me to go along? What for?
To witness how intimate you are?
Or was it to remind me what a failure I am?
What are you so jealous about?
You still stand a chance as long as they aren't married.
It depends on how you make use of your chances.
Well, honestly speaking, men...
Hey! I'm teaching you a trick or two!
Can't you tell chalk from cheese?
I don't know what you are talking about.
I'm not surprised at your reaction. I have never been kind to you.
But now everything's different.
The Lus have destroyed my chance at happiness.
So I won't let them off easily either.
I know you have the same sentiment I do, am I right?
- Nonsense! I'm deeply grateful to the Lus. - Grateful?
Bullshit!
You are no more than a maid to them.
Do you really think you have equal status to Le Er?
Trust me, most men can't stand what Le Er is like.
Men prefers gentle, loving, and caring women.
Women who are just like you...
Don't touch me!
If you know men so well, why don't you use your tricks on my godfather?
Excuse me, I still have chores to do.
One day... You will come begging for help.
I really feel very blessed.
My parents have always doted on me since I was young.
I've always been very happy.
I never thought there would be any conflicts in this world.
The most serious matter would be bickering at home.
And I have Miao Ge to keep me company.
Why did you stop talking?
And then now... I've met and gotten to know you.
You deserved all of it.
You're so kind and thoughtful.
And you are never selfish.
So it is only right so many people dote on you.
Do you really think so?
Yun Kuang, your wound is bleeding.
It's all right. We're almost there.
It's all my fault.
I just wanted you to take a walk with me and get some fresh air.
It's just a small wound. Don't worry about it.
Why don't I drive the carriage instead?
- Be careful, don't stand up! - It's all right, let me take over.
- I'll do it. - It's fine, let me do it.
Sit down!
Le Er!
Are you all right?
I'm so sorry! Is your wound all right?
I'm fine.
Look how clumsy I am.
I can't seem to do anything right.
My father always said no one will want to marry me and I'll be a spinster.
How is that possible? Don't worry.
How would you know?
I just do.
I haven't had a bite to eat for three days.
Could you give me something to eat?
Where do you come from?
We are all from Kou County.
There is a war there again.
- But I don't have any food with me... - Could it be my uncle?
Why don't you take the money
and get yourself something to eat?
Thank you so much!
Kind sir and mistress, please spare us some food!
We are hungry and haven't had anything to eat for days!
Our parents are dying from hunger.
Please spare us some food! We beg of you!
- Give some money to us! - What do you think you're doing?
- Let's go!
Are you all right? They went overboard!
You tried to help them and yet they did this to you!
Forget about it. We have only the war to blame for this.
They just wanted to survive.
Don't bother yourself arguing with the likes of them.
That's why I said you are too kind.
But the purpose of war is also to bring peace.
Le Er, please trust in me.
One day, I will establish a peaceful nation.
I won't allow this to happen to the people again.
I believe in you.
Is your wound all right?
It's all right. Let's go.
Where is our horse carriage?
They must have robbed us of it.
What should we do then?
We are so far away from Lu Residence.
And we don't have any money with us anymore.
We can always walk home.
You walk a lot faster than most people.
The loser has to bark like a dog!
Sure!
Wait for me!
Hurry up!
Will he take my hand? Will he?
You must be tired. With this branch, I can take your hand without touching you.
It is inappropriate for our bodies to be in contact.
It's all right, I'm not tired. I can walk on my own.
What are you laughing about?
My uncle did this with me when I was young and I had the same response.
'I'm not tired. I can walk on my own.'
So you must be a naughty child.
I was! I was an absolute terror!
My uncle wanted me to learn the teachings of Confucius
but I stopped learning after six months.
My uncle was very angry at me.
Then he made me learn martial arts.
I quit after six months as well.
So my uncle wanted to know why I was so difficult.
Guess what I told him.
What did you answer?
I told him
a man who is skilled in martial arts can only handle a man or two at once.
I wanted to learn how to defeat ten thousand men at once.
You're lying. Your martial arts is very good.
I learned it when I was older.
Be careful!
What is this place?
This looks like a trap the villagers set up to catch wild animals.
Help! Help! Is anyone there?
Le Er, stop shouting.
There won't be anyone nearby at this hour.
Are you injured?
I think I sprained my ankle when I fell down.
Let me have a look.
No... It's inappropriate for us to have physical contact.
But this is a case of emergency. It's severe if the bones are fractured.
Does it hurt?
Bear with it for a while. It won't hurt later on.
It should be much better now.
Your ankle should be all right.
Is this how you massage your wife's foot?
I... I don't have a wife.
It's all right now.
The sun is about to set.
We can leave this place when the villagers come to check on the trap in the evening.
Are you cold?
A little.
What are you doing?
I'm giving you my clothes to wear.
There's no need.
Just sit closer to me. We can keep each other warm.
What's the big deal?
I believe you're a gentleman.
I'm a girl and I don't mind. Why do you mind?
Will you surrender or not?
We'd rather die than surrender!
Will you surrender or not?
We'd rather die than surrender!
Will you surrender or not?
We'd rather die than surrender!
My son, your father is already dead.
Xue State no longer exists.
I don't want you to be mocked for being subjugated.
So I'm taking you with me.
You won't blame me, will you?
Mother!
Yun Kuang, are you all right?
Here, here. It's all right.
Here, here...
I used to be afraid of thunder when I was little.
But my mother would sing to me when there was thunder.
So I always sing to myself when there's thunder and I'm not scared anymore.
My mother can't sing.
But I still love her very much.
Many years ago on a stormy day
I saw her drown.
She slowly disappeared before my eyes.
When my grandmother passed away, I found it very hard to accept.
I wanted to be with her.
But later on, my mother told me my grandmother never really left us.
She'd gone to heaven.
She had become a deity in heaven.
So she will always watch over us from heaven.
Is that true?
Yes, it is.
Le Er, I'm sorry.
You don't like me, do you?
No, of course I do.
But I don't want you to think I'm taking advantage of you.
I am not a girl who flaunts around.
If someone I am not interested in kisses me, I'd push him away.
Really?
Le Er...
Yun Kuang, I'm tired.
Wake me up when the sun rises?
Sure.
You can't catch me!
Slow down a bit!
Here.
Please don't be offended.
My husband dug such a big hole in hopes of trapping a tiger in it.
Who would have thought the both of you...
I didn't think anyone would walk into the wilderness.
Honestly speaking, have you two secretly pledged to marry already?
Do you think everyone is like you?
You always drag women in to the wild.
But you came willingly.
Can you say you haven't been happy all these years?
Stop saying such nonsense in front of our guests.
What's the matter with you?
Please don't feel offended.
We don't have much here in the countryside.
But go on and have some food.
Here.
- It's so tasty! - Of course!
I wouldn't have married her if she doesn't cook so well!
Who married you?
Who else can you marry except for me?
You're talking nonsense again!
- Here. - All right, let's go.
Come and help me out in the kitchen.
- All right, help yourselves to the food. - Help yourselves to the food.
They are so happy together.
In the future, we will be as happy as they are.
I believe in every word you say.
I'm full already. I'll leave you to it.
What's the matter?
I'm fine. I just think they are so happy.
It felt as if we were intruding.
In the future, we will be just as happy.
In the future? Why is it in the future?
Why can't it be now?
How can we have a home when the tyrant still exists?
I have the mission of the Yun Family on my shoulders.
Can you understand that?
Yes, but I just don't understand why we need to wait for so long?
Besides, I have a hunch.
We will be separated in the future.
No, we won't. Why would we?
I will soon take down Lin Yang.
I have been thinking things through these days.
I know why I lost my previous battle.
Come along. I'll tell you about it.
My army was in here while the soldiers of Chen State were outside.
I had soldiers on all sides of the city.
How did they manage to get in?
I overlooked the mountain behind the city. That's how they came in.
Le Er, is this difficult for you to understand?
Teach me!
I'll understand once you teach me about it.
The Art of War is a very complex concept. It can't be explained in simple words.
It's all right. I'll tell you about it later.
We'd better head home now. Or Master Lu will be very worried.
Let's go. We have to walk a bit faster.
Will we get home before night falls?
Sure, we should be able to get home by then.
Le Er, it's time for your meal.
Le Er.
I found it!
I found Guiguzi (Chinese philosopher)!
You've been reading all day long instead of spending time with Yun Kuang?
Aren't you worried someone might win him over?
Who would that be?
Yun Kuang's so outstanding. I'm sure a lot of girls like him.
For example, the maids in our household or other ladies in the neighborhood.
Or... me?
You?
What's wrong with me?
Didn't you say if we fall for the same man
you will let me have him?
But I asked you if you like him and you said you don't.
I believe you.
And I can tell Yun Kuang seems to like me a lot as well.
Don't trust people so easily.
Oh please, my lovely Miao Ge.
You are such a gorgeous young lady.
But I want to read a bit more now so can we chat another day?
All right then, I'll leave you alone.
Godmother.
Is Le Er still not having her meals?
She keeps reading books on war strategies.
She must have really fallen for the Young General.
When men talk about themselves they just want women to listen to them.
But no men wants their women to be as good as they are.
If Le Er really learns those books by heart
it might not do them any good.
Judging from your words, you seem to approve their relationship.
This is Le Er's choice.
I won't object to it as long as her father approves of it.
Tell her what I said to you when you see her next time.
She might not listen to what I have to say to her as a mother.
You are her sister so she will take in a few words.
But I don't think they are suitable for each other.
Why is that?
Yun Kuang belongs to the battlefield, and wars are unpredictable.
Le Er is still so young. What will she do if anything should happen to him?
Your godfather said the same words.
I don't really know who makes more sense now.
Forget about it. We'll see what happens.
They will be together if they are meant to be.
We can't force them to be together if they aren't meant to be.
- Yun Kuang. - Miss Yu.
What are you doing?
I heard Kou County is at war again.
So I think it might be my uncle.
I sent out signals in hopes that they will meet me here.
How is your injury?
I'm almost fully recovered.
I haven't given you your cape back.
There's no rush in that.
But it's getting colder these days.
Won't you catch a cold when you don't have a lot of clothes on?
It's all right, this is nothing.
Le Er is now so obsessed with books about war strategies that she has neglected you.
What good is knowledge to women?
The man who is beside her should be more important.
Is that so?
But I find her very adorable because of that.
She has such great ambitions.
She is reading books on war strategies now
because I teased her about not understanding the battles.
It isn't that easy to figure out how battles work.
But I can't tell her to put the books down because she looked so serious about it.
Godmother is right about men.
Men do not want their women to be as good as they are.
What are you smiling at?
Nothing. I'm just envious of Le Er.
She's lucky to have such a thoughtful sweetheart.
Because... She is very nice to me as well.
I think this must be fate.
By the way, how do you celebrate the Moon Festival here?
The Moon Festival? It's so much fun!
We'll set lanterns down the river and ask about marriage at the temple...
We can also go watch an opera at the theaters.
If you are interested, I can show you around the places I mentioned...
Are you all right?
Yun Kuang!
I understand the strategy you mentioned to me!
Le Er.
Yun Kuang just said he wants to ask you out for the Moon Festival.
I'll leave you both to chat.
Le Er.
What's the matter?
You were so intimate just now.
Aren't you worried I'll be jealous?
Were we?
So it's inappropriate to hold my hand
but you don't feel a thing when you hold someone else's.
Did I hold Miss Yu's hand just now?
She slipped and I grabbed her, that's all.
It's true. And I feel it is inappropriate when I touch you.
But when I touch others. it feels like I'm touching another man.
Nonsense. Miao Ge is so pretty.
In what way does she resemble a man?
Is she pretty? I seldom look at her.
You say one thing but mean another.
It's true. I seldom look at her.
- Most of the time, I was looking at... - It's all right. Look!
Look at this. Look!
This is the tactical deployment of the troops you showed me last time.
I've figured it out.
Do you want to be a female strategist?
No, but I want to be your helpful wife.
I don't want you to think I know nothing.
I want to experience sadness and happiness with you.
It's the Moon Festival in two days.
What are your plans?
Stop drawing and talk to me about the Moon Festival.
Look at my drawing and give me some opinions.
Look at this first...
I'm going to guard the top of the mountain with a lot of soldiers.
And then I'll round them up in the valley...
So much for being sisters!
So much for saying she will let me have the man instead.
Now you won't even give me a chance to compete fairly.
What are you jealous about?
You still have a chance as long as they aren't married.
It depends on whether you can make good use of the opportunities.
Oh well, men...
- I'll come over tonight. - Go now. I'll be waiting for you.
What have you seen?
I didn't see anything.
You have a favor to ask of me?
You did say you can help me.
You are referring to...
Yun Kuang.
I told you so. Just admit you like him.
Why bother keeping it discreet?
If you told me about it earlier, I could have helped you sooner.
Then your wishes would have come true by now.
But they are already very intimate.
What should I do?
Men always succumb to loneliness.
Especially men of his age. They are all very buoyant and impetuous.
As long as you are willing to take some clothes off
and seduce him a bit... Do you know what I mean by seduction?
But that will make me an indecent woman!
What would he perceive of me?
You have to do whatever it takes to reach your goals.
This is the account book on kitchen expenses.
This should be with Miss Yu.
She will be worried if she thinks she dropped such an important book.
Seduction, seduction, seduction...
Come in!
Miss Yu?
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