= Love Like the Galaxy=
=Episode 17=
I knew your Young Master would come and rescue me.
We shouldn't stay here.
This place is still too near from the capital.
Ling Buyi is cunning.
We must not let him picked up our trail.
Did you mention my Young Master's name
to Ling Buyi?
I didn't say a word.
Your Young Master had promised me.
If I revolted,
his father, Lord Yong will come to my aid.
When that happens, Feng Yi County will work
with Shu to fight for a great cause.
But when is he making his move?
Are you insane?
I'm the Prince's ally.
His Highness said,
only dead people can keep a secret.
You animals!
No.
General Ling, save me!
I'll tell you everything.
Retreat!
Please help me.
Shut up if you want to live.
Young Master sure beat him hard today.
He didn't even let us do it.
Is he in a bad mood?
If Fan Chang didn't break out of the dungeon,
Young Master could've sent
the Cheng family back to their residence today.
Why must Young Master escort the Cheng family back?
This bunch of people
always stall Young Master from doing his work.
Stop talking about the Cheng or the Li family already.
Can you take care of me first?
Send for a physician here.
The physician said I'm all right.
General,
stop pacing about.
You're making me head hurt.
Stop being stubborn.
We've been married for more than 20 years.
I've never seen you this sick.
When the Xiao clan fell back then,
you didn't even show your weakness.
Now, it's only our daughter's marriage.
How can you fall ill and remain in bed?
I'm upset.
I have no one to blame.
Cheng Yang,
let me do it.
You can rest for while.
When you were with Lou Yao in Hua County,
it was Yangyang who took care of me.
You don't have to meddle.
In Hua County,
Niaoniao learned from the physician earnestly.
When Madam was seriously ill,
it was thanks to Niaoniao for taking care of you.
With both daughters taking turns to take care of you,
you'll recover soon.
Yangyang is more obedient and sensible.
If she meets a fine man in the future,
it'll be his family's blessing to marry her.
Aunt.
It's was my negligence
that Niaoniao discussed
her marriage beforehand.
It's too late to regret now.
You're older than Niaoniao.
It's time for you to think about your marriage now.
If you have set your eyes on someone,
you can just tell me.
I'll speak for you.
Marriage is dictated
by parents.
I shall follow your arrangement.
I knew you're
a sensible child.
Rest assured.
I will think
about this thoroughly.
The water is cold.
I'll get some hot water.
You didn't have to say that.
Niaoniao sure was competent.
When Sister-in-law was ill,
she ran the household
in such an orderly manner.
Mr. Wan.
Qiqi.
What brings you here?
I heard your mother is sick so we came to visit.
Qiqi,
see how filial and obedient
Niaoniao is.
When I was sick, what did you do?
She actually went out fighting.
Father, what are you saying?
Are trying to make Shaoshang and me
grow estrange by comparing us?
But seeing
you're praising my younger sister,
I'll let you go this time.
I'm so angry that the right side of my head hurts again.
Come and massage it for me.
Father,
the physician said
the pain on the right side of the skull is an ominous sign.
It's probably impossible
for you to have a son anymore.
Rest assured.
I assure you that I'll give you a younger brother.
Are you really in talks of marriage?
Can you believe it?
I can't believe you actually came back with a future husband
while you were on your journey.
You're obviously younger than me.
Yet, you're getting married before me.
But this Lou Yao was engaged
to He Zhaojun before.
He was always shamed and being picked on.
I think he's too honest.
That's what I like about him.
My parents
don't like Yao either.
But where can they find such
an obedient son-in-law?
When I repaired the houses,
he handed me the tools.
When I forged farm tools,
he pulled the box for me.
When I was punished by my mother,
he even secretly sent wine for me.
It was
very nice.
Wait.
Even Lianfang can do
all the things
you said he did.
Besides,
when two people are together,
love is more important.
What's it like to be in love?
It's better to find a playmate
as husband.
You have a point.
Then
I'll find an obedient husband in the future.
When I'm fighting, he'll carry my stick.
When I'm hurt, he'll bandage me.
He must not be like your Second Brother
who always contradicts me all day.
My Second Brother didn't do it to contradict you...
Wan Qiqi,
what nonsense are you talking about?
You can't find a husband who will only put up with you.
You must find one who'll supervise you
and encourage you.
I'm looking for a husband
not a teacher.
Why would I want to ruin myself by finding someone
who'd make me depressed?
Shaogong,
you know how to read fortune.
Help me read mine
and see what my future husband is going to be like.
Qiqi,
your future husband is
as far as the edge of heaven and right under your nose.
Under my nose?
Where?
Are you even accurate?
Out of my way.
You're in my way from finding the right man.
Shaoshang.
Shaoshang, come here.
Where is he?
Is there something wrong with Qiqi's eyesight?
I think
she's pretty fine.
Sister-in-law,
you're still sick. So no need to see me off.
If you ask me,
a woman shouldn't be too strong.
Shi is skinny like a pole
from taking care of you.
Wan, have you ever seen such a sturdy pole like me?
I was wondering
why Qiqi refused to give me the deer tendons for me.
It turns out she's giving it to your son.
Qiqi sure have a good judgment
for knowing only the Cheng's sons deserve the deer tendons.
Qiqi, it's time to go home!
Madam,
I'm afraid we'll have two happy events in this family.
It has been more than half a year
since these monkeys returned to the capital.
They'll turn the house upside down
if I let them waste time.
I think
I must hire a teacher
and start schooling them
about the doctrines of sages at home.
That's a good idea.
I, too think they need to be put in their place
and start studying to enhance their knowledge.
The Cheng family is going to start a home school?
They're seeking Mount Bailu's
students as teacher?
The Cheng family didn't have to look further to find one.
All over the world,
who's more suitable than me
except for Master.
Are you saying
you want to go to the Cheng's Residence
and be their teacher?
Master Huangfu misses Master Sang.
So he asked me to keep an eye on her.
How could I disobey Master's order?
Isn't Master Sang is in Hua County?
Master Sang likes
her nonsensical niece, Cheng Shaoshang the most.
Mount Bailu has sent a letter wanting me
to recommend disciples to go.
Why don't I recommend myself
to share Master Sang's worries
and educate Cheng Shaoshang properly?
Lest she behaves recklessly
and irritates others before she marries.
But the Cheng family isn't hiring female teacher
for the female family members.
A wise man said
provide education for all people without discrimination.
Do you think I'm those vulgar person who thinks lightly of women?
I'd naturally teach
the young ladies properly too.
How is that taking women lightly?
They clearly never thought of asking you.
Stop the carriage!
We're not there yet.
Why are we stopping?
Are you going to shamelessly recommend yourself
to be the teacher at the Cheng's Residence?
No one would reject being an official
to be a teacher
at Marquis Quling's Residence.
Who says so?
Isn't Master Huangfu also returning
to Mount Bailu to pay attention
in educating others now?
Teachers are respected by all.
Teachers aren't inferior to the pillars of the nation.
Don't you look down on this profession.
I guess many people want
to be a teacher at the Cheng's Residence.
Mr. Lou looks spirited
in his clothes today.
Why is the Lou family's Second Madam with him?
I don't think they're here for the teacher's position.
I'm afraid they're here to visit their in-laws.
Young Master,
why don't we come another day
since the Cheng has important guests today?
Return home.
Young Master, you've finally come around.
Who says so?
I want to change into something
that makes me look more spirited than Lou Yao.
I must not lose my imposing manner
in front of the students.
Yao.
Shaoshang.
It must be a long journey.
Follow me and grab a bowl of heat dispel soup.
Does Yao only get to drink it?
Shaoshang, this is my mother.
Come.
I heard First Madam is not well.
So I especially come to visit.
Second Madam.
Greetings, Second Madam.
My son can't stop bragging about you.
But he didn't brag
about how beautiful and lovable you are.
What did Yao brag about me?
Second Madam, please tell
so I could be happy.
Second Madam, you're here.
Mr. Lou,
why didn't you inform me earlier that you're coming?
Shaoshang,
give a first proper greeting.
Please have a seat.
Come here.
Sit here.
Sit.
I heard you're not well.
So I come to visit because I was worried.
But if I'm bothering you,
I wouldn't have come.
According to etiquette,
I should've paid you a visit
to discuss their marriage.
But I had to fall sick of all times.
You can take your time to recuperate.
No rush.
I'm not in a rush too.
But I'm not sure if my son can wait.
Mother.
General Cheng had done well
in offering amnesty and recruiting the rebels.
I heard His Majesty is going
pass down his edict
to promote General Cheng as the Left Aide of the Palace Garrison.
I came for two reasons. First, I'm here to visit you.
Second, to congratulate you.
I'm almost
recovered now.
Yesterday, Second Young Master Lou delivered
some medicinal ingredients.
But I didn't accept them.
As of the congratulatory wish,
I can't accept it
because His Majesty has yet decreed it.
Madam,
you lose nothing if you accept this gift.
You only have to say
if you want to accept this gift
or not.
I'm afraid today is a day of good news.
Distinguished guests have been flocking to our doors.
Madam, guess
who's the other distinguished guest?
Mr. Yuan,
are you really here
to teach my ignorant sons?
I've always admired you
for delaying your children's success
because of your devotion
to the country.
So I came uninvited after receiving Master Sang's letter seeking referrals.
I hope you don't find it disagreeable.
Of course, not. Not at all.
I'm afraid I dare not feel that way my whole life.
It's just that you have such an extensive knowledge
that even the officials at court speak highly of it.
I'm afraid
none of my children are talented enough
to be taught by you.
Father,
Yao's uncle is the Crown Prince's teacher.
Yao's knowledge is also taught and passed down by his uncle.
Why don't you let Yao teach my brothers?
Then you don't any outsiders to come and teach.
You mustn't say that.
Compared to Senior Shanjian,
my knowledge is way behind his.
Yao,
you must have self-confidence.
You're going to marry soon.
How can you still be this disrespectful?
Let Yao teach you some manners.
Mr. Yuan, please don't see yourself as an outsider.
Have some hot tea.
Young Lady! Young Lady.
It's Mr. Shanjian.
Don't be ridiculous. It's not Mr. Yuan.
Mr. Shanjian requested to see Master.
He said he's here
to teach Young Masters.
What?
In such a hot weather,
drinking hot tea
must be unbearable.
Yao,
I wanted to bring you to have some heat dispel soup.
Do you still want to drink it now?
Sure, of course.
In this hot weather,
we must drink something cold
to feel refreshed.
I'll go and get it for you.
This tea has a sweet aftertaste
that warms the heart and stomach.
Drinking hot tea in the summer is
the way wise men meditate and keep good health.
Only vulgar people prefer
cold food and drinks
that are harmful to the spleen and stomach.
I remember Father likes cold drinks too.
Now I like hot soup.
You were the one who set the trap
into letting Fan Chang escape from the dungeon?
Yes.
I let Fan Chang escape on purpose
and sent someone to trail him.
We found out he indeed met up with Prince Xiao's men..
The other party even intended to silence him.
Fan Chang hates Prince Xiao for burning bridges.
So he confessed to me
that the reason why he dared to have delusions over the years was
that Prince Xiao told him
that Feng Yi County will join forces with Shu
to rebel.
Lord Yong was among my earliest friend
who fought to seize the state power with me.
He suffered three severe wounds.
He took them on my behalf to protect me.
I don't believe
he was the one instigated this.
We mustn't believe
Fan Chang's one-sided statement.
It isn't entirely based on Fan Chang's statement.
I also thoroughly investigated the identities of those dead men
and found out they're
from Feng Yi County.
So this matter should be true.
When we found this country,
I wanted to invite
Lord Yong to the capital
to help run the country.
But he passed the responsibility to others
by saying he was old and tired.
That he was missing his home
and only wanted to return home
to offer sacrifices for his ancestral graves.
I didn't insist
because he was doing his duty as a son.
So I ordered his eldest son
to enter capital and granted him a title as a prince.
He was to choose any amount of official salary.
Am I not
generous enough to them?
When a person is greedy,
being generous is not something that can satisfy them.
Is it possible
that it was this useless son
who acted on his own?
He wanted to steal and sell armaments.
So he lied to Fan Chang on purpose
and Lord Yong knows nothing
of this matter.
He may be someone
who can't restrain his son, that's all.
Your Majesty is indeed benevolent.
But it's hard to predict a person. We must be on guard.
To find out if he knows,
Your Majesty only needs to summon
Lord Yong to the capital.
So where is his son
who had caused so much trouble?
I've looked into it.
After their defeat in Hua County,
he took his new bride back to his manor to complete the wedding ceremony.
He has yet returned until this day.
He returned to his manor to complete his wedding?
What a coincidence.
Who is this new bride?
What's wrong?
Is this new bride not
of someone ordinary?
She's the Cavalry General,
He Yong's daughter,
He Zhaojun.
Could it be that He Yong is also
on Lord Yong's side?
I think
General He is a good and loyal general.
He won't be persuaded by Lord Yong.
He may not know
that Lord Yong and his son are plotting a rebellion.
How about this?
I want you to take care of Lord Yong's followers in the capital.
I'll send an imperial edict to him
to report to the capital.
If he has no second thoughts,
we'll see if he complies to my order.
Yes, Your Majesty.
He Zhaojun?
Why does this name sound familiar?
Your Majesty,
it's the name of General He Yong's youngest daughter
who was charmed by Prince Xiao,
which ended her engagement with the Lou's Second Young Master.
Now, the Lou's Second Young Master is
in talks of marriage with Fourth Lady Cheng.
The happy event is approaching.
Is this Fourth Lady Cheng
the one Zisheng escorted
into the city?
Yes, Your Majesty.
This hateful Prince Xiao.
Tell me.
If he didn't entice her,
that Lou Yao
wouldn't have snatched Zisheng's sweetheart,
that made
Zisheng remains alone and single until now.
Poor boy.
That hateful kid. He deserves to be punished.
Did Yuan Shanjian say
anything else other than
to be a teacher here?
He didn't say anything important.
He just talk about drinking hot soup in summer
and vulgar people greed for cold foods and drinks.
He's very well-educated.
Why did he come to be a teacher at our home?
I don't know
even if you asked me.
General,
think about it.
Are you implying
that this Yuan Shanjian
also have feelings for Niaoniao?
You better explain everything in detail.
What have you been doing for the past several months?
And who did you meet?
You must not miss out any details.
Must I tell you everything?
It'll take months to tell.
All right.
That day,
I was in the carriage with Third Uncle and Third Aunt...
I wasn't asking about this.
Father, how about you just be frank?
Are you curious about Yuan Shanjian?
Yes, Yuan Shanjian.
When did you know him?
How many times have you met him?
What did you talk about?
We only met
about five to eight times.
But I can assure you
that I have nothing to do with him.
I can swear to heaven.
Then why did Yuan Shanjian
especially come here to be your teacher?
He's not cunning but fickle-minded.
He shouldn't be called Yuan Shanjian.
He should be called Yuan Shanbian, the fickle-minded man.
Father. Mother.
This person recommended himself to be the teacher.
He must have some bad intentions.
Mother is also knowledgeable.
It is enough to teach my brothers.
Why do we need to hire a teacher from outside?
If it doesn't work, Yao can also teach them.
Stop talking about Yao.
I can see Lou Yao is only
a bit more knowledgeable than you.
You're just being prejudice towards Yao.
Mother, you saw how
my future mother-in-law
treated me today.
She rather likes me.
I'm sure things will be peaceful
if I marry into the Lou family.
She never likes He Zhaojun anyway.
When the He family broke off the engagement,
it brought her a great embarrassment.
Of course, she's full of expectations for you this time.
You don't have to be so pleased with yourself.
Tomorrow,
you'll come with me and reciprocate the Lou family with the gifts.
You shall see what everyone is like
at Lou's Residence with your eyes.
The Lou's Residence sure is magnificent.
Usually,
the Second Chamber's West Court
should be a little smaller than the First Chamber's Eastern Court.
But look,
there's not much difference in sizes.
Quiet.
Move.
This must be Cheng's First Madam
and Shaoshang.
Shaoshang,
this is your First Aunt.
This is
Ben's wife.
Greetings, First Madam.
Shaoshang,
greet them.
Greetings, First Aunt.
You can just call me Yanji.
After you and Yao are married,
you can address me properly then.
I wish you health, Yanji.
How about taking a seat?
Let's sit down and talk.
Sister-in-law, you're so blessed.
This new bride looks prettier
than the previous one.
That's right.
Shaoshang
truly outdo
all the young ladies here.
She's both filial and friendly.
She takes good care of Yao too.
Such a daughter-in-law
can't be any better.
Since you and Yao like this,
I can set my mind to rest.
Does that mean Sister-in-law agreed to this marriage?
If I don't agree,
Yao would ignore me.
I'll invite someone for divine readings and pick an auspicious day tomorrow.
That's great.
Come here.
I couldn't prepare anything because everything was in a hurry.
Shaoshang, take this.
Take it as a memento.
First Madam,
there's no need to rush
to pick the wedding date.
The country may be peaceful now.
But it's changeable.
It's still too soon to discuss marriage now.
How about we wait
until everything is stable?
How is it unsafe?
Did you think Sister-in-law
would simply give away her keepsake?
This jade was
the dowry
she carried with her for many years.
At first, we thought
she'll give it to Ben's bride.
Yet, she gave it to Shaoshang.
It looks like
you prefer this younger daughter-in-law.
I was out of line.
Yanji, don't take it to heart.
I'm sure your mother-in-law dotes on you too.
She won't favor one over the other.
Yanji,
Yao told me
you already have the best keepsake
of the Lou family.
Yanji met Eldest Brother when he was traveling.
When Eldest Brother went traveling, he doesn't carry valuable things.
So he made a bronze mirror
for Yanji himself.
It means
his heart is clear as the mirror and no doubts about each other.
I don't think
all the jades in the world can be compared
to the bronze mirror.
Yanji, am I right?
Shaoshang, you're right.
Ben has already given me
Lou family's best keepsake.
Shaoshang is right. That's right.
Look how muddle-headed I am.
How could I forget this?
My eldest son is good at calligraphy.
He even carved
the poem "Jianjia" with different fonts
behind the mirror.
Shaoshang, you're here.
Yao.
All the elders are here.
Do you only see your future bride?
You uncle taught you how to deal with dilemmas.
But you didn't seem to bear it in mind.
I...
Yao knows etiquette best.
Yao behaved this way
because he doesn't see First Aunt
as an outsider in his heart.
Yao,
you've found yourself one capable wife.
She's good at talking.
Yes.
Shaoshang is not only smart but also capable.
She knows everything in this world.
Don't just stand there.
Go and find your uncle to come back.
A betrothal is not a small matter.
There are many things that need him to decide.
I'll go right now.
Yanji,
why don't you show Shaoshang
around our place?
All right.
I happen want to see that bronze mirror too.
Yanji, can you show it to me?
Come with me.
This way.
Thank you for helping out just now.
You helped the Second Chamber win some dignity.
Have that First Madam
always been speaking to Yao this rudely?
Father-in-law passed away early.
The Lou's Residence's present glory and honor is
all thanks to First Uncle
for being the Crown Prince's teacher.
The Second Chamber naturally has less say
in the presence of the First Chamber.
Usually,
First Aunt would reprimand Lou Yao
in front of others
and not leave him any dignity.
No wonder when I first met Yao,
he always looked so timid.
When he was bullied,
he would just keep quiet and not defend himself.
After you married into the Lou family,
I'm afraid you'll have
to suffer these grievances with us.
Yanji, rest assured.
I'm not
someone who'd allow myself to suffer from grievances.
If they dare to bully Yao in the future,
I'll confront
and reason with them.
So you've shown your true colors.
Before this,
Second Aunt praised Fourth Lady Cheng to be gentle and virtuous.
I thought you've changed
because you were possessed by demons.
Unfortunately,
you were already exposed so much sooner.
In the face of a bossy and domineering person,
of course I'd be rude and unreasonable.
But in the face of
someone gentle and virtuous like Yanji,
I'd naturally treat them courteously.
Lou Li,
you should think
about why am I always acting unreasonably
when you see me?
Don't get ahead of yourself.
It's the biggest blessing for you to be married into our Lou family.
If Zhaojun didn't marry someone else,
do you think you have a chance?
Lou Li, keep quiet.
Yanji, are you going to scold me
because of an outsider?
Mother was right.
Second Uncle died too early.
That's why the Second Chamber lacks parental upbringing.
You...
Lou Li,
since you mention upbringing,
allow me to reason with you.
When I marry
into the Lou family in the future,
I'd be your Second Sister-in-law.
You yelled and make threatening gestures
toward your Second Sister-in-law,
do you call this good upbringing?
You speak of this when you're not part of the Lou.
How shameless of you.
All right.
I may not be your Second Sister-in-law now.
But I'm the Lou's family distinguished guest.
As the host,
you reproach and make things difficult
for your distinguished guest.
Is this how the Lou family treats their guests?
Is this the so-called upbringing of the First Chamber?
You're not a distinguished guest.
Listen.
My mother likes Zhaojun.
When she heard about being in-laws with the Cheng family,
she had never been happy.
You mother likes Young Lady He.
Why didn't you ask the male members of the First Chamber to marry her?
That's because
the Second Chamber likes Zhaojun more.
I see.
Yes.
Unfortunately,
your future mother-in-law
doesn't like you at all.
You lack parental upbringing since young.
You have no learning, no skills, and no patience.
You're unworthy
to the prominent Lou family.
What did you say?
Mother.
Forgive me for not knowing.
This young lady
must be First Madam's daughter.
Yes, she is.
She's the only daughter in the family,
Lou Li.
Grand Tutor Lou was granted to teach the Crown Prince.
First Madam is from a noble family that's cultured.
Young Lady Lou
has parental upbringing since young.
You shouldn't behave like Shaoshang
who has no manners.
Lou Li is the daughter of the First Chamber.
But I was unable to constrain her.
I hope you can forgive her.
You and Young Lady Lou
are peers
and you're from the Second Chamber.
Why should you constrain her?
Speaking of this,
it should be the parents duty to do it.
How can it be someone else to do it?
The Lou family doesn't need you to...
Mother.
Shaoshang is in talks of marriage with your cousin.
She'll be part of the family in the future.
It's her first time here.
How could you humiliate her in such manner?
How are you going to face your cousin in the future?
He treats you well for nothing.
I hope you don't be bothered
by this young girl.
Just now, Lou Li said
First Madam likes Zhaojun the most.
If we know this earlier,
Yao shouldn't have be engaged to her.
The male member of the First Chamber
should have married Zhaojun earlier.
Then, there won't be so much trouble today.
It looks like you haven't learned enough manners.
How dare you spout nonsense in front of the guests?
Go back and reflect on your mistakes!
Don't be too pleased of yourself.
Why aren't you thanking First Madam?
Thank you First Aunt for speaking up for me.