= Love Like The Galaxy=
=Episode 33=
Your Highness.
Your Highness,
what's the matter?
Why are you out here barefoot without a robe?
You'll catch a cold like this.
Did you hear
anything strange just now?
It's already late at night.
Why would there be a strange sound in the Eastern Palace?
Could it be the palace servant on duty?
This won't do.
I just feel something's not right.
I need to check
if the tiger seals are still here.
They're still here.
You can rest assured now.
It's a serious matter.
This item concerns the reputation of the Eastern Palace
and Changqiu Palace.
I can't make any mistakes.
If anything truly happens,
putting aside I might lose my title as the Crown Prince,
I'm afraid Mother might be implicated.
I don't eat or sleep well
for the past few days.
It's as if these tiger seals
are godly objects
straggling me
until I'm out of breath.
You worried too much.
These tiger seals were kept in the palace for so many years.
It was never lost before.
Keeping these under Father's care
and my care,
how would it be the same?
I'm worried.
Information will leak when there are too many people around in the palace.
I don't feel secure keeping these
in the Eastern Palace.
Why don't
we don't stay here for these few days
and bring these tiger seals along to Zigui Courtyard?
The guard there is my cousin, Sun Sheng.
You can feel more rest assured.
We'll bring back the tiger seals when it's time to mobilize the troops.
You're right.
Zigui Courtyard has fewer people so it's safer.
Tomorrow,
I'll take these tiger seals out of the palace.
Young Lady,
time to get up.
Why is the door opened?
Young Lady,
why are you sleeping here?
Young Lady,
you must not sleep here next time.
Old Madam said
it's cold sleeping like this.
You'll be forgetful when you're old in the future.
That's how Old Madam is now.
She has poor memories now.
Grandmother's memories never deteriorate.
She could still remember
Madam Zhang next door didn't return the two eggs she borrowed
20 years ago.
You must not
let Old Madam hear this.
Or else she'll hold a grudge on you for another ten years.
It's your rest day today.
Are you going out to have fun with General Ling today?
I can wear
your hair nicely.
I don't want to go out.
This rest day is hard to come by.
I'll just stay home
and not go anywhere.
Did you fight with General Ling again?
What do you mean by "again?"
Do I always fight with him?
Who doesn't call General Ling
the cold-faced general
and who doesn't tremble in fear when they see him?
Only you dare to be upset with him.
But with your wisdom,
you're capable of coaxing anyone.
Yet, you refused
to coax General Ling.
So
both of you treat
each other differently.
What do you mean by "differently?"
It's hard to deal with him.
So I'm too lazy to attend to him.
Young Lady.
Someone from the palace came
with Crown Princess's message.
The tiger seals are missing?
When and where did they go missing?
Why did you bring the seals out from the Eastern Palace?
Didn't I tell you
to keep the seals in the Eastern Palace?
I was too worried about the tiger seals
that I couldn't sleep well every day.
I even hear strange noises.
Crown Princess said many people in the palace could cause problems.
So she suggested handing
the tiger seals to her cousin, Sun Sheng,
and bringing them to Zigui Courtyard.
I thought
since he's her relative
and the Head of Imperial Bodyguards for many years,
he'd watch over
this important object more carefully.
But I didn't expect
him to lose them on his way.
Zisheng,
General Wan will lead the troops
to suppress bandits and rescue General Wang in two days.
I have to send off the three armies
in front of all officials.
If I can't take out the tiger seals,
what would happen then?
I told you
that Sun Sheng is useless and unreliable.
Why do you still keep him
as the Head of Imperial Bodyguards
and carry out such an important task?
He's after all the Crown Princess's cousin.
The Crown Princess pleaded with me to vouch for him.
I can't just turn her down.
You're always like this.
You appoint friends and relatives
without any regard for their talents and virtues.
Zisheng,
I know I made a big mistake.
Can you help me
think of something
that I should do next?
It all started with Wang Chun.
Have you asked what he thinks?
The Cavalry General is
sick.
Sick?
What about Grand Tutor Lou?
Don't tell me he's sick too.
Well, no.
He said this matter could be a serious or a minor one.
Admitting my negligence,
failing Father's trust,
and being incapable of governing
will make it serious.
To make it a minor matter,
I could say
I simply lost it
because of my carelessness.
Anyone could think of this.
What about your countermeasures?
Grand Tutor Lou told me to beg Mother
so she'd ask forgiveness from Father on my behalf.
To avoid Mother from losing face,
Father will definitely show some mercy.
Then do you think
this method will work?
As their child,
forget that I fail my duty as a son,
I can't always cause my parents problems all the time.
Mother is a respectable and noble person.
For more than 20 years,
she never asks favors from Father
over personal matters.
I don't want this matter
to humiliate Mother.
There may be
a way to solve this matter.
Zisheng, you're here.
Why are you here?
I'm worried about this matter.
Zisheng is your brother
and someone Father trusts.
His words carry more weight
compared to what others say.
There is nothing you and I can do about this matter.
But it'll be easy
for Zisheng.
It's not hard to solve this problem.
But
you'll need to help Crown Prince.
As long as I can share Crown Prince's burden,
I'm willing to risk my life to do it.
Crown Princess only needs to admit your mistake to His Majesty.
Tell him it was your fault
and His Highness was implicated because of you.
Won't this
be deceiving His Majesty?
This is the only solution.
Unless
you're not willing.
It's not that I'm not willing to you.
But I just...
How can men push away
the responsibility
by saying it's a woman's fault?
Isn't this just making the women take the blame?
I thought it was your rest day today.
Why are you here?
We're discussing something here.
It's not convenient for you to be here.
Leave now.
Crown Princess invited me here.
Why do you want me to leave?
It's my fault.
I thought
that Shaoshang won the trust of Mother
and even helped her solve many problems.
Seeing how intelligent and sensible she is,
I'm sure she can help us.
That's why I invited her here.
Shaoshang,
don't quarrel with Zisheng because of me.
Let's go out first.
That was outrageous.
He actually chased me out.
Zisheng was only worried
that you might be implicated in this matter.
I wasn't being thoughtful enough.
I shouldn't have dragged you into this.
I was just worried about Crown Prince's current situation.
His Highness has made many mistakes
and Father has not been happy about it.
If he committed such a serious crime this time,
I'm afraid it'll implicate Mother.
If everything fails,
I can just go and meet Father
and admit that I lost the tiger seals.
To protect Mother and His Highness,
I can sacrifice my life.
You can't do that.
If His Majesty wants to punish you,
you'll lose your position
as the Crown Princess.
His Highness already has
someone in his heart.
If I give up my position,
it might allow them to be together.
Crown Princess.
Young Madam,
it's getting dark.
Young Master instructed us to send you home.
Where's General Ling?
General Wan requested to meet Young Master
to discuss the reinforcement for General Wang.
He'll return after the discussion is over.
Young Madam, please board the carriage.
You said you'll prepare a footstool.
Why didn't you prepare one?
If we prepare one,
how will Young Master carry you into the carriage?
There's no footstool.
You can step on our backs to get into the carriage.
No need.
I sent you into the palace.
Don't be stubborn.
Let me send you back.
No need.
I can go back myself.
Hey!
Ling Buyi, put me down!
Ling Buyi, put me down.
With this little strength,
how can you walk back home?
I won't go back, then.
I'll go to Changqiu Palace.
I'll just go and see Her Majesty.
Shaoshang,
I shouldn't have raised my voice at you.
I'm sorry.
The matter of the tiger seals is very serious.
I really don't want you to get involved.
That's why I was harsh with my words.
How about this?
Go and rest in Changqiu Palace.
As for the rest,
let me take care of it.
Is that all right?
Can you tell if Young Madam is upset or not?
If she can let it go easily,
it won't be her.
Keep an eye on the Eastern Palace,
especially Crown Princess.
Anything unusual,
inform me immediately.
- Yes, Young Master. - Yes, Young Master.
Your Majesty, look
what I've found today.
I can't believe you found it.
Isn't this the drawer
Crown Prince wore when he was born?
Your Majesty, you gave birth to two princes and three princesses.
You only kept
the Crown Prince's drawer.
No matter what hardship His Majesty had faced,
you never discard it.
How could I bear
to throw it away?
I still remember
I gave birth to Crown Prince during the hardest time
because His Majesty hadn't achieved his great cause yet.
So I was scared all the time.
Among the rest,
he's bigger than other babies.
I was in labor for 20 hours before delivering him.
His Majesty was worried
that he had almost fainted.
As the saying goes,
the more the child tortures the pregnant mother,
the more filial the child will be after being born.
You're right about that.
Crown Prince is
the most obedient among my children.
It was as if he knew
how much I suffered because of him.
Luckily, His Majesty grants
him the tiger seals to command the army
and scare off those who have bad intentions.
His position as the Crown Prince is stable now.
I can feel more assured now.
Were you worried about him losing his position as the Crown Prince?
I never thought
he was suitable to be the Crown Prince.
But do you know
what happens to the descendants of a crown prince
who stepped down from his position?
They either take their lives
or are killed.
Even if this is my selfish reason as a mother.
If the child I gave birth to with so much hardship
dies unexpectedly,
it'll be the end
of my life.
Crown Princess,
have you seen what the tiger seals look like?
(Chongde Hall)
I, Wan Songbai greet Your Majesty.
I wish General Wan victory
in suppressing the bandit this time.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Grant the tiger seal!
Yes, Your Majesty.
Wait!
What seems to be the problem
Marquis Yue?
Your Majesty,
it's said there are magnets within the tiger seals,
which could stick them together.
These tiger seals can command the three armies.
We must not be careless.
General Wan,
aren't you going to examine it?
If it's true or fake,
we'll know once we test it.
Zisheng.
General Wan.
General Ling.
Marquis Yue,
any more doubts?
Not anymore.
I wish General Wan
to return with victory.
Thank you.
I wish General Wan
to return with victory!
Victory! Victory! Victory!
(The tiger seals I made only look)
(the same on the outside.)
(But I didn't know there were magnets in these seals.)
(That's why I didn't add any magnets.)
(Why did they stick together?)
(How about this?)
(Go and rest in Changqiu Palace.)
(As for the rest,)
(leave it to me.)
Young Master,
we received news
that Young Madam...
I mean
Lady Cheng went to the Eastern Palace.
She's probably there to give some suggestions.
This is what she's like.
She won't let those who harmed her go.
She even won't disappoint those who treat her well.
To save Crown Prince and Her Majesty,
it's impossible for her to just suggest ideas.
Qi,
get the Huo clan's tiger seals.
Marquis Yue bribed Sun Sheng to steal the tiger seals.
He wanted the Crown Prince to be in a situation he couldn't get out of.
It'll take time to trace the whereabouts of tiger seals now.
Only the Huo clan's tiger seals can help now.
Young Master,
His Majesty granted
these tiger seals to General Huo in the past.
It's also General Ling's only relic left in this world.
Are you really going to use it for Lady Cheng's favor?
The Huo clan's tiger seals
and the ones Crown Prince had been made
by the same master.
Except for some subtle patterns,
they look the same.
Only by doing this,
Shaoshang won't be exposed.
His Majesty dotes on you,
that's why he granted General Huo's tiger seals
to you as your private seals.
If you give it out,
you'll no longer own
any of the Huo clan's relics.
Are you sure you want to hand it over to help Lady Cheng?
If they found out the tiger seals are fake,
they'll know it was Shaoshang who did it.
I've promised her
that no matter what she does,
I'll protect her.
This time is
no exclusion too.
Yangyang, why do you look troubled?
Everyone in the capital knows
that you're capable and virtuous.
I also heard
there are quite a few officials
who came to ask for your hand in marriage.
Even Young Marquis Ban who always lost his way
comes here every day.
He can even remember the way to our house now
and is no longer scared of getting lost.
Yangyang, the good news is approaching.
Why do you look troubled?
But
Aunt Yuanyi asked what I think
and told me to decide.
Marriage is a serious matter.
How can I decide?
Niaoniao, you knew me well.
When have I ever had any opinions?
Isn't it good for you to decide for yourself?
Look at me.
I can't even make my decision.
Stop taking your happiness for granted.
His Majesty granted this marriage to you.
No one can break you off
unlike Song and me.
If the family doesn't agree,
we can only be
a pair of a miserable couple.
Say,
do you think
marrying is a good or a bad thing?
Why do I feel more troubled than before?
How would I know?
I'm not marrying someone.
I'm going to take a husband.
Your Second Brother has agreed to marry into the Wan Family.
What about you, Yangyang?
In any case,
the person I like
may not like me.
What?
Nothing.
I...
I'll just follow Aunty Yuanyi's arrangement.
If she wants me to marry Ban Jia,
I'll agree to it.
No matter what,
Aunt Yuanyi will do what's best for me.
If she decides for me,
it can't be wrong.
How is that good?
After you get married,
your fate will be in someone's hands.
It's better to live alone.
After getting married, the husband has to listen to his wife.
What's wrong with having your fate in the hands of others?
It's exactly how your Second Brother listens to me.
He'd never do the opposite of what I said.
He looks like he was enjoying it too.
You got the sayings reversed.
How is this the same?
You won't understand even if I tell you.
What makes you think so?
Listen.
It's fairly simple
when it comes to relationships.
It's nothing more
than being together if you like each other.
You can separate if you don't like each other.
Why are you worried about this all the time?
It's so unlike you.
Just tell me this.
What do you feel
about Ling Buyi?
Do you like him?
I don't know.
Most of the time,
I'm happy when I'm with him.
I also think
that I like him.
But whenever I feel
I can be happy with him,
he'll make me angry
that it suffocates me.
Your second brother and I used
to quarrel every day in the past.
After that, we always make it up.
Just think about it.
When you're with him,
do you feel happy most of the time,
or unhappy most of the time?
Does he make you happy most of the time
or upset you most of the time?
Won't you know after you compare it?
Compare?
When I was at Lord Ruyang's Mansion,
he helped me get out of the problem.
So it's a good thing.
But he threatened me with the bridge
at your home.
That was a bad thing.
One good and one bad.
They're even.
When I was in danger in Hua County,
he saved my life.
When I was in Mount Tugao,
he helped me again.
But he asked His Majesty
to grant this marriage against my will
and disregarded my family.
After that, he meddled in my affairs.
He didn't allow me to eat and sleep a lot.
These are even now...
How can these be even?
Why not?
You merely resent him
because he made
you drink less
and sleep two hours less.
But what about him?
He put his life in danger to save you.
How is this even?
Putting these aside,
the wounds inflicted on his body were
because of you.
You must not be ungrateful.
Just saving your life
is enough to outweigh
all the resentments you have for him.
You
can't just take
what he did for you for granted
just because he likes you
and you didn't have to do anything for him, can you?
Qiqi, you have a point.
I may not know
the right way for married couples to get along.
But I think
if there's someone
who doesn't hesitate to risk his life
to save you when you're in danger
and protects you
when you're helpless,
then he's worth for you to like him.
Getting along with others is
nothing more than being sincere with each other
and not letting each other's feelings down.
Niaoniao!
Shaoshang, where are you going?
You haven't eaten yet!
Fu Deng, prepare the carriage!
No.
Prepare the horse!
(Marquis Quling's Residence)
Did you stay out here all night?
Niaoniao,
I...
It's not only one night.
As long as I'm not spending the night at Changqiu Palace,
you'd send me home in secret
and guard the entrance.
I know you hate all these.
That's why I...
I planned to come and see you at your residence.
I want to thank you
for the tiger seals.
I know the truth behind the incident.
You don't have to say more
about this to me.
I did everything willingly.
Is there anything else that you don't know?
Of course, there are.
Just like this moment,
I don't know if you want to make up with me
because of what happened
or if you sincerely wanted to.
But no matter what made you do this,
I don't want you to feel reluctant to do it.
So
I can only come to see you.
You saved me many times.
I truly feel grateful.
But I can't follow my parents' example
and obey my husband.
I can't leave my life to destiny
as Yangyang does.
I don't know how to become someone's wife.
When I was with you,
I felt I had to compromise and lower myself.
But I just realized
that you've been compromising
and lowering yourself
all this while.
I have a fault at this too.
I was wrong
for trying to restrict
and restrain you
when I clearly love
how reckless
and brave you are.
Niaoniao,
you don't have to lower yourself
in my presence
like the rest.
I like
the way you are.
Actually,
I wanted to tell you two things.
The first one is,
from today on,
I'll do my best to treat you well
until you feel annoyed.
All right.
I'll remember this.
What about the second one?
The second one is
when we grow old
and our hair turns gray,
I'll never forget this day
when I recall the days
you treat me well.
Shaoshang,
let's marry sooner.
Shall we?
What is this place?
Why did you take me here?
This is where my mother lives.
I want you
to meet my mother.
But we haven't officially betrothed yet.
Don't you think it's too soon
to meet my future mother-in-law?
No, it's not too soon.
It's obviously too late.
How I wish
I could hold the betrothal and invite everyone tomorrow.
Why are you so foolish?
Can't you even pick apricot flowers?
Calm down.
I'll pick another one for you. Is that all right?
I want that one.
All right.
Hurry up!
Shaoshang.
After we go inside,
no matter what see or hear,
just keep quiet first.
I'll explain everything to you after.
Is that all right?
Gosh!
Hurry up!
All right.
Young Lady,
your nephew is here to see you.
I, Cheng Shaoshang pay
her respect to the Young Lady.
So you're the one who came for a free meal that day?
You even brought your wife with you
to ask for money this time.
I'm warning you.
You must know when to stop and not go too far.
Chong may have a good temper.
But I won't let you eat and drink
for free all the time.
Junhua, don't be upset.
You're going to have wrinkles.
Nonsense.
I'm only 16. I don't have any wrinkles.
Were you bought off
by that shameless Yue Heng
and you're here to shame me?
Of course, not.
Just you wait. I'll show you!
I'm going to make Yue Heng
lose face
and have her reputation ruined!
In this world, His Majesty...
Brother Wen is not the only man.
Am I right?
You can still marry someone else.
Someone else?
That Ling is pleasing
to the eyes.
But
he's a refugee from other places.
So he's little poor.
His family doesn't have enough money for food and medicine.
But it's all right.
Brother has manpower and money.
He can help him.
The Ling clan
will gradually prosper.
That's right.
Brother...
I haven't seen my brother for a long time.
Where's he?
Where's my brother?
My brother...
He's already dead!
My brother is dead!
His whole family and the whole clan
had died!
My brother! My brother!
I want to see my brother!
My brother! My brother!
Ling Yi!
Why are you still here?
Why are you still alive?
Why are you still alive after betraying me?
I want you to die! Die!
Madam Huo,
he's your son, Ling Zisheng.
Madam Huo.
Zisheng,
tend to your injuries now.
Leave her to me.
Die!
Go now.
- Die! - Yes, he'll definitely die!
Yes, he'll die.
- He'll die. - Die!
Zisheng, let me tend to your injury.
♪The beacon-fire has knocked over the white snow♪
♪I caress the scars gently from the past♪
♪Your back to the light, your eyes contain the galaxy♪
♪I hum as the sun and the moon mutter back♪
♪The light between your brows♪
♪Was put out and rekindled by the secular world♪
♪The sky, the mountain, and the ocean, whom do I part them for?♪
♪As I wake up from the blue sea, stone steles stand like a mountain range♪
♪Under the lantern, criticisms were thrown, the narrow door could not contain my feelings♪
♪The joys and woes of this mortal life, we speak as we dream of the future♪
♪Both of us will be♪
♪In the sea of stars, burning bright with our sincerity♪
♪Our sincerity♪