= Love Like the Galaxy=
=Episode 15=
Fu Deng,
I want you to find some scrolls for me.
I want genres
that only teach people about love and romance
and are not about persuading people
to be good.
Young Lady, you're an unmarried lady.
Don't you think it's improper to read such texts
instead of reading the classics?
Just do what I told you.
Or else I'll tell Lianfang
that you turned into an ingrate
and refused to listen to me when I return to the capital.
Just wait and see what she'll do to you.
Please don't.
Young Lady, I'll do whatever you say.
But please put in good words for me
in front of Lianfang.
As long as you can find me
the scrolls teaching how to be a couple,
I'll praise you
until it's out of this world.
(If husband's parents die, his wife should offer condolences.)
This brat of a Fu Deng.
Where in the world did he get all these obscene materials?
I can't. I just can't read it anymore.
Why are they so...
Shaoshang.
No, I wasn't...
What are you doing outside the window?
You frightened me.
Fu Deng said you're studying hard.
So I brought some liquor to motivate you.
At least you have some consciences.
Don't read it!
There's nothing to be scared of.
Have you seen it?
Yes.
When we men get together,
we always read these.
Aha! You spilled the beans!
I didn't expect
you men would read such things
when you get together.
Confucius said these desires are part of human nature.
How is this obscene?
Besides,
I don't always read them.
If it's what Confucius said,
there's nothing wrong with it then.
Why don't
we study together?
Very well.
What are they trying to prove with these images?
Intimacy with the husband,
be submissive,
and force yourself to have a good time?
Never!
A bunch of nonsense.
Why can't something like
expanding the country's territory
and building houses with the husband
written in these books?
I agree with you.
All those written here are now in the past.
Now, ladies are hearty and competent.
Why can't they achieve great things
like expanding territories?
These
love-indulging scrolls
are bad influences on the ladies.
In my mind,
the best love in the world is
for both people to walk side by side as equals
instead of having differences in status.
Yao,
to have
our relationship this way is the best.
Well said.
There's no rules for love in the first place.
It's good enough to get along with each other.
Let's drink.
Shaoshang.
If your mother
is always against our betrothal,
are you still willing
to be with me?
Yao, don't worry.
No matter how my mother is against it,
I'll stand by you.
But now,
we need to think
about how to be in a relationship.
I thought
we were already in a relationship.
What is there to learn?
You're right.
Yao, every word you said is
what I wanted to say.
We're precisely in a relationship now.
Why should we follow what's written in the scrolls?
We can write one on our relationship
and let others learn from us.
Well said.
Let's drink.
If I followed my elder's advice
and married Huangfu Yi,
would I live a pleasant life now?
We may be her elders.
But things don't always turn out the way we expected.
Only the wearer knows
if the shoes fit.
So only they know
who they're comfortable with.
Do you also think I shouldn't intervene?
Then tell me
what is it that you dislike about Lou Yao?
When he heard you were too upset to eat,
he sent all kinds of foods.
Even if you wanted rare delicacies,
he would bring them to you.
Are you still not satisfied with this?
Mr. Lou is polite,
considerate and meticulous.
But the position of the Lou Family's Second Chamber concerns me.
I can't just watch Niaoniao walk into suffering.
How about you think of this from a different angle?
As Lou's Second Chamber is weak and lacks family members,
the widowed mother and eldest brother wouldn't mistreat Niaoniao.
Besides, Niaoniao treats others
with gentleness and thoughtfulness.
After they get married,
I'm sure they'll get along very well.
Sister-in-law,
what are you thinking about?
If Yangyang's future in-laws are not
as prestigious as the Lou clan,
I'm worried the Ge clan will resent us.
Besides,
Yangyang is supposed to be married off first as she's older.
If Niaoniao gets married first,
won't people talk?
Here you go again.
Why are rules
more important to you than everything else?
I've told you before.
You can't manage your family the same way you handle soldiers.
With Niaoniao's appearances and temperament,
you can't hide them all.
Yangyang has her positive side.
She'll definitely be happily married in the future.
If you hinder Niaoniao's marriage because of these worries,
that's even worse.
Shunhua, stop persuading me.
I'll never agree
to this marriage.
If you insist on declining this betrothal,
you can't announce it publicly.
The Lou Family isn't an ordinary family household.
If the news of the marriage proposal being rejected
is made known to all and caused an uproar like the first one,
that would bring shame to the Lou Family.
Do you think the Lou Family would reconcile with us
as they did with the He family?
I know once you've made up your mind,
no one can make you change your mind.
In that case,
how about hear me out?
You sure have a lot of ideas.
What is it?
All couples are the same.
They may not be deeply affectionate with each other.
But if their parents get in their way,
(they'd immediately feel)
(that they're a couple with a cruel fate.)
(Then they'd be inseparable.)
(If you truly want to test Niaoniao's sincerity,)
(why don't you just let them get together first?)
(It may not take long)
(for her to change her mind to marry Lou Yao.)
Nice.
You played nicely.
It's a nice song.
Young Lady,
are you Shunhua's niece?
Be careful.
I'm Cheng Shaoshang.
How do you know my Third Aunt?
I'm Huangfu Yi.
I want to thank you
for delivering my message to your aunt.
(So he's Mr. Huangfu,)
(the one who used every means to deliver the message.)
"Spending my youth yearning when it's not everlasting,
when will you return with success on a chariot?"
A few days ago,
I heard your aunt was injured.
I was afraid it might not be convenient for her to move around.
So I especially built
this chariot and gave it to her.
Who would have thought
that your uncle would give this chariot to you?
It was my Third Aunt
who gave this chariot to me.
Mr. Huangfu, you don't have to worry about her injuries.
From bandaging, and changing the fresh dressing
to *ing the pus and blood from the wound,
my Third Uncle didn't let anyone else do it
and did everything himself.
If there's nothing else,
we should get going now.
But the sky seems cloudy.
I'm afraid it's going to rain soon.
Yao,
we have no place to take shelter.
Over this hillside is a courtyard
where His Majesty stayed during his journey.
Lady Cheng,
would you like to visit?
Since I can't meet your aunt,
it's also nice to get together
and chat with you.
I didn't want to go.
But it's going to rain.
So I'll accept your invitation.
Thank you, Mr. Huangfu.
Please follow me.
Shaoshang,
we can still make it back
before it rains.
My Third Aunt didn't want
to tell me about her past in detail.
Why not take this chance
to hear about it?
Let's go.
Greetings, Master.
This is General Ling.
He was injured from suppressing rebels and hasn't recovered since.
His Majesty let him stay here to recuperate.
General Ling, is your injury better now?
General Ling, Shanjian.
I didn't expect to see you here.
I'm sure you don't know this.
I'm in the middle of talks of marriage.
She's the one.
She'll be your future sister-in-law.
Prepare another bowl.
Yes, Young Master.
It has only been two months.
Lady Cheng,
are you getting married?
Allow me to congratulate you.
Thank you, Mr. Yuan.
It's already raining.
How about we make a move
and leave for the courtyard.
The rain is heavy.
We shall go together.
Lady Cheng,
you can take my carriage.
Your chariot may have a parasol.
But it can't entirely block the wind and rain.
I heard you just recovered from a cold.
It would be bad if you get sick
from the rain again.
Mr. Lou,
I have straw capes and horses.
If you don't mind,
we can ride the horses.
Thank you, Zisheng.
Shaoshang, you can go now.
I'll catch up with you.
Remember to be quick.
Young Lady, this way, please.
Thank you, General Ling.
No matter.
Fourth Lady Cheng, we've arrived.
Thank you, General Ling.
It's nothing.
Lady Cheng,
this courtyard was built by craftsmen of the previous dynasty.
If you're interested,
I can show you around.
How far is this place from Hua County?
The rain is too heavy.
Even if you rush back,
the city gates would be closed.
You can stay here tonight.
I've sent someone
to Hua County to inform Official Cheng.
So no need to worry.
Thank you, General Ling.
Lady Cheng was in the rain just now.
Help her wash up.
I want to wait for Yao.
I can take care of Mr. Lou.
You should go now.
Young Lady, this way, please.
Shaoshang.
Yao,
I can't believe you're in talks of marriage again.
You mustn't indulge in women's charms.
Don't forget
the teachings
of the teachers at Mount Bailu.
Of course, I won't.
I'm your eldest brother's classmate.
Today,
I shall do an eldest brother's duty on his behalf
to test if you've fallen behind on your studies.
You can't be serious.
There happens to be a study room in the courtyard.
If you wish to study,
the study room is
the perfect place to go.
Are you going to test me now?
Two hours have passed.
Why can't we start now?
If you study hard all the time,
you won't be worried.
All right.
Shanjian, please test me.
I want to ask you.
Why did you suddenly come to Hua County?
You're even talking about marriage with Fourth Lady Cheng.
These aren't in the books.
I never said I'd only test you from the book.
I've admired Shaoshang for a long time.
I wanted to be close to her.
So I followed her here.
Admired her for a long time?
Did you admire her because she's scheming
or full of tricks?
Shanjian, you've misunderstood Shaoshang.
She's just resourceful, smarter,
and more alert than other ladies.
Only a fool like you would fall for her tricks.
Another question.
How did she know Ling Zisheng?
When she ran into danger,
it was General Ling who rescued Shaoshang from the rebels.
Shaoshang even treated his injury.
Treated his injury?
Does she even know how to treat an injury?
A hero saving a damsel in distress.
How typical.
Wait a minute.
I think she used the treatment in exchange
for Ling Buyi to escort all of you to Hua County.
Shanjian,
I don't know what kind of misunderstanding you two have
or what she did to offend you.
But
she's not as bad as you imagined.
Offended?
Not really.
I'm not close to her.
Your brother and I are
classmates and good friends.
I just want to remind you
not to be tricked by her beautiful
and innocent appearance.
It's not easy
to deal with this lady.
Be careful not to ruin your family and your reputation.
Mr. Lou. Mr. Yuan.
Dinner is ready.
General Ling invites you to dine at the hall.
All right.
Lady Cheng,
this way, please.
Sitting there is more convenient
to talk to Master.
It's all right. Go ahead.
Have a seat.
May the war end
so we have peace in the world.
May we have no regrets
and despairs in the past.
It's been more than 20 years
since Emperor Li sabotaged me.
I was forced to leave home and travel long journeys.
How time flies.
Lady Cheng,
since I'm an elder,
can I call you Shaoshang
like your aunt does?
As you wish.
It's fate that we meet.
Shaoshang,
I'm going
to tell you a story today.
What do you think?
Is it about yourself?
It's only a story
that doesn't depict actual persons.
Many years ago,
there lived a young man of a noble family.
His father may have passed away early.
But he was exceptionally gifted.
Later, he became famous
and was sought after by all.
This young man
had a fiancée with who he had been engaged since childhood.
Unfortunately,
the young man thought
his fiancée wasn't worthy of him
because she looked ordinary.
Dear,
I've gotten a prescription from Physician Sun.
He said it's used for skin care and beauty at the palace.
Do you want to try it?
What's the use of using it on my plain face?
Only you would notice such things for me.
Do you regret marrying
an ugly woman like me?
If I had married for someone's looks,
I would've beautified myself
and married me.
I haven't met any woman
in this world
who's prettier than me.
Come on.
Unfortunately,
Huangfu Yi didn't think so.
He wasn't willing to marry me back then.
Dear,
can you please stop mentioning
that treacherous
and blind person?
That person
fled to faraway land when his family was in difficulties.
You already did the most humane way possible
when you didn't suggest breaking off the engagement.
That fiancée's parents also tried to persuade her
to break off the engagement to avoid trouble.
But she
stood her ground
and refused to act in bad faith.
But that wasn't all.
The young lady
even took on the heavy responsibility
of taking care of the young man's family by herself.
So much so that
she had to face mistreatment from her future mother-in-law.
Everything she did was
to wait for the young man to return and marry her.
And she waited
for seven years.
With all due respect,
that young man
shouldn't have let his fiancée wait.
Lady Cheng has a point.
If heaven isn't fair,
people should follow their fate.
If heaven is fair,
it won't separate two lovers.
Lady Cheng is always mean to others.
May I know
if Mr. Lou was the young man in this story,
would you wait for him?
Mr. Yuan, that's a mean question.
Fine.
Since you said I'm a mean person,
I shall ask you a mean question too.
If you encountered such a problem,
would you wait or not?
I asked you first.
Please answer first.
I'm only asking you the same question.
Please answer then.
Shaoshang,
I won't let you wait.
I didn't say anything wrong.
Shaoshang,
I'll never let you wait for me.
Lady Cheng,
you sure have found a good husband.
The young man was fatherless,
and he had a very skilled bodyguard.
Because he was indebted to the young man's late father,
he offered
to escort the young man to his exile in the south.
He died protecting
the young man
while they were on the way.
Before the bodyguard passed away,
he entrusted his orphaned daughter to the young man.
Who would have thought
it was this obligation
that ended his relationship with his fiancée.
The fact that the obligation ended
the doomed relationship
may not be a bad thing.
He was supposed to return home
to celebrate my father's birthday
and marry me
after seven years of exile.
Of all days, that orphaned girl chose to kill herself with poison
on the day he was supposed to return.
If he didn't insist on taking care of her
and delayed his return home,
I wouldn't be humiliated again
at my father's birthday banquet.
(Who would have known)
(that the young man didn't return as scheduled?)
(The young man knew)
(his fiancée was overwhelmed with grief.)
He wanted to meet and explain to her.
He finally met her
after pleading for days.
Who knew
the first thing his fiancée said
was to break the engagement.
He knew she was upset.
So he wanted to wait several days
for her to calm down.
But who knew
all he waited for was news
of her marrying someone else.
(Since you could delay your return for someone else,)
(why can't I marry someone else?)
(I must take swift action to end this entanglement.)
(From now on,)
(I've cut off my past with you.)
The young man
still couldn't understand after much thought.
His fiancée had waited for him bitterly for seven years.
Why would she take offense
over one trivial matter like this
when it was already time to get married?
May I know
if the fiancée knew
that this young man
had always been bothered
by her appearance?
That was what he thought when he was young.
He was moved by the deep affection of his fiancée after.
Thus, he never had such frivolous thoughts anymore.
What she wanted wasn't for the young man to feel moved.
She only wished
that she had a place in his heart.
But
she didn't expect to meet
a conceited and fickle scum.
Master,
I have a question.
If you were that young man,
who should you save if your fiancée and the orphaned girl
fall into the river at the same time?
Lady Cheng, how about putting your question this way?
If the fiancée can swim a little
and she could float on the water for a moment.
But the orphaned girl doesn't know how to swim.
If Master is that young man,
who would you save first?
That's right.
General Ling,
if it were you,
who would you save first?
You're mean.
Who's the meanest here?
It's you.
If I were that young man,
I would naturally save my fiancée first.
If I save the orphaned girl first,
my fiancée may get caught by grass in the water.
She may be washed away by the current.
If that young man cared for his fiancée
he wouldn't let anything happen
to his loved one.
Are we supposed
to watch
that orphaned girl die?
If it were me...
If I were that young man,
I would save Shaoshang first.
Yao, you're the best.
I knew
you wouldn't abandon me.
The fiancée didn't fall into the river.
So this assumption is invalid.
That orphaned girl didn't fall into the river either.
She only took poison herself.
When a person dies, that's the end of it.
He only needs to adopt a son for the bodyguard
and to help him to be promoted and rich in the future.
So he could carry on
the bodyguard's family line.
It's rather unfair to the bodyguard who died tragically.
There's nothing we can do about that.
In life,
we can't satisfy everyone.
You have a point.
My father is also a military general.
In battles,
countless soldiers
were wounded and killed to protect him.
But none of their sisters or daughters wanted
to marry my father.
So in conclusion,
everything would be all right
if only that young man sent
that orphaned girl away sooner.
That orphaned girl is only a worthless scoundrel.
Not even worth mentioning.
General Ling made a good point just now.
If heaven is fair,
it won't separate two lovers.
The fiancée doesn't believe
that the young man is being indifferent
to her intentionally.
She also doesn't believe
the young man has no feelings for the orphaned girl.
Since these two don't trust each other,
how can they be husband and wife?
After the fiancée understood this reason,
she backed out of the engagement.
She spent seven years proving
her affection for the young man.
The reason she backed out of this marriage was
to tell the young man
that she may look ordinary,
but her affection
shouldn't be insulted.
It's cold at night.
Don't catch a cold again.
You should put it on.
You should put it on, General Ling.
I'm well so I don't need it.
I think
that fiancée is someone of great wisdom.
She knew when to let go.
Once she sets her mind to it,
she doesn't hesitate to leave.
She has found the right man.
She's happy and safe for the rest of her life.
Am I right?
Now,
she's happier than ever.
In human lives,
it's a blessing to be able
to choose the right person and path.
Are you sure
the one you chose is
the right one?
Shaoshang.
Shaoshang, I brought your cloak.
Be careful not to catch a cold. Put it on.