WEBVTT 00:01:24.220 --> 00:01:29.700 = Love Like the Galaxy= 00:01:30.340 --> 00:01:33.690 =Episode 5= 00:01:40.920 --> 00:01:41.760 Young Master, 00:01:41.760 --> 00:01:43.360 we've searched all forge shops in the city. 00:01:43.440 --> 00:01:45.280 But we didn't find anything related to the armaments. 00:01:45.360 --> 00:01:47.080 Could it be that Xu Jinzhong destroyed 00:01:47.080 --> 00:01:48.480 all the evidence after knowing 00:01:48.600 --> 00:01:50.080 Head Armorer Dong was captured? 00:01:50.120 --> 00:01:51.920 It's only been several days since Dong Cangguan was captured. 00:01:53.040 --> 00:01:55.280 Even if he managed to destroy all the letters, 00:01:56.320 --> 00:01:58.160 he couldn't have destroyed the armaments. 00:01:58.800 --> 00:01:59.840 He's anxious to sell them out. 00:02:00.360 --> 00:02:02.440 So he'll definitely contact the buyers first. 00:02:03.000 --> 00:02:04.000 People will leave trails, 00:02:04.840 --> 00:02:05.880 and carriages will leave track marks. 00:02:06.880 --> 00:02:08.000 So long he makes a move, 00:02:09.000 --> 00:02:10.400 we'll definitely find out. 00:02:12.040 --> 00:02:14.040 What do you mean by saying people or carriages? 00:02:16.560 --> 00:02:18.080 Carriage? That carriage. 00:02:18.600 --> 00:02:20.040 This carriage looks familiar. 00:02:20.880 --> 00:02:22.240 It's the Cheng Family's carriage. 00:02:43.600 --> 00:02:44.520 Young Master, 00:02:44.840 --> 00:02:46.600 what is it that's mesmerizing you? 00:02:53.800 --> 00:02:54.920 It's snowing. 00:02:56.920 --> 00:02:58.200 It's going to be the New Year soon. 00:02:59.560 --> 00:03:00.960 Have we ever prepared the New Year's goods 00:03:01.800 --> 00:03:02.840 for our brothers in the army? 00:03:04.640 --> 00:03:05.880 Prepare New Year's goods? 00:03:06.960 --> 00:03:08.320 Prepare some dried fruit snacks. 00:03:10.600 --> 00:03:11.400 This will also be 00:03:12.240 --> 00:03:14.440 our first time celebrating New Year's Day in the capital. 00:03:16.280 --> 00:03:17.160 I thought Young Master 00:03:17.160 --> 00:03:18.880 never celebrated any of these reunion festivals. 00:03:22.200 --> 00:03:23.800 Young Master, you haven't visited Marquis Chengyang 00:03:23.920 --> 00:03:25.640 since you returned to the capital. 00:03:25.880 --> 00:03:27.480 Officials are starting to talk in your behind. 00:03:28.040 --> 00:03:30.760 I heard Marquis Chengyang presented memorials requesting His Majesty 00:03:30.760 --> 00:03:33.400 to invite you to return home for a reunion on New Year's Day. 00:03:33.560 --> 00:03:34.320 I'm not going. 00:03:41.530 --> 00:03:56.460 (Cheng's Residence) 00:04:31.900 --> 00:04:32.980 Mother, you're here just in time. 00:04:33.220 --> 00:04:34.140 The auspicious hour has arrived. 00:04:34.420 --> 00:04:35.740 We were just waiting for you to start the offerings. 00:04:36.060 --> 00:04:38.700 Shi, you must be freezing in this cold weather. 00:04:40.700 --> 00:04:43.780 It doesn't matter when we perform the offerings. 00:04:43.980 --> 00:04:46.100 Why must we insist on waiting for the auspicious hour? 00:04:47.380 --> 00:04:48.860 We dare not start with the offerings 00:04:48.860 --> 00:04:50.020 if the elder of the Cheng Family is not here. 00:04:50.500 --> 00:04:51.620 Heaven and earth forbid 00:04:52.340 --> 00:04:53.460 disrespectful and unfilial behaviors. 00:04:54.020 --> 00:04:55.340 Mother, here you go. 00:05:06.540 --> 00:05:07.540 We live close to here. 00:05:08.060 --> 00:05:09.740 It only takes a few steps. 00:05:10.540 --> 00:05:11.460 Why did we have to wake up so early? 00:05:11.780 --> 00:05:13.020 The day is still so cold. 00:05:14.380 --> 00:05:15.460 This is torturous. 00:05:16.620 --> 00:05:17.540 We should be ceremonious 00:05:17.780 --> 00:05:19.100 when moving into a new home. 00:05:19.420 --> 00:05:20.500 We mustn't treat it so casually. 00:05:22.820 --> 00:05:23.940 What's the matter? 00:05:27.780 --> 00:05:29.300 I feel cold. 00:05:44.580 --> 00:05:45.460 Shi. 00:05:46.270 --> 00:05:49.360 (Marquis Quling's Residence) 00:05:49.660 --> 00:05:50.980 The auspicious hour has arrived. 00:06:02.260 --> 00:06:03.140 The auspicious hour has arrived. 00:06:05.830 --> 00:06:10.950 (Marquis Quling's Residence) 00:06:55.180 --> 00:06:56.220 It feels good. 00:06:59.580 --> 00:07:01.020 This place makes me feel so good. 00:07:03.820 --> 00:07:05.100 How sturdy. 00:07:06.660 --> 00:07:07.660 This table is 00:07:08.060 --> 00:07:10.340 so smooth. 00:07:11.780 --> 00:07:12.700 Shi, 00:07:13.420 --> 00:07:15.220 we've moved into such a huge house. 00:07:15.420 --> 00:07:16.940 We must invite more guests 00:07:17.700 --> 00:07:18.820 to make things merrier. 00:07:25.140 --> 00:07:26.260 The Cheng Family 00:07:27.060 --> 00:07:28.540 isn't a big household. 00:07:28.660 --> 00:07:30.140 There are too few men. 00:07:30.340 --> 00:07:31.420 So it's not lively enough. 00:07:32.700 --> 00:07:33.540 Old Madam, 00:07:34.020 --> 00:07:36.220 Master was only given the title of Marquis. 00:07:36.380 --> 00:07:38.260 He hasn't been promoted yet. 00:07:38.540 --> 00:07:40.940 Won't it be more glorious for you 00:07:41.060 --> 00:07:43.260 to hold a banquet and invite the guests 00:07:43.260 --> 00:07:44.980 when the Master is appointed? 00:07:46.940 --> 00:07:48.860 I like the sound of that. 00:07:49.860 --> 00:07:51.220 When he's appointed, 00:07:53.540 --> 00:07:56.260 we'll receive more monetary gifts. 00:08:03.580 --> 00:08:04.660 When that happens, 00:08:04.900 --> 00:08:06.500 we'll hold the banquet for three days and three nights. 00:08:06.740 --> 00:08:08.980 I'll invite all of my friends from the village 00:08:08.980 --> 00:08:10.620 and show them 00:08:10.620 --> 00:08:12.620 how great the Cheng Family has become. 00:08:13.660 --> 00:08:14.580 Hu, 00:08:15.300 --> 00:08:17.340 take me to my room. 00:08:17.460 --> 00:08:19.220 I want to see how big it is 00:08:19.500 --> 00:08:21.900 and see how many gifts it can store. 00:08:29.740 --> 00:08:30.940 She's finally gone. 00:08:33.300 --> 00:08:34.340 I need to sit. 00:08:36.900 --> 00:08:37.900 Sit in a proper manner. 00:08:39.340 --> 00:08:41.140 You complained of being tired because you waked up early only today. 00:08:41.380 --> 00:08:42.380 You've been lazy 00:08:42.460 --> 00:08:44.100 all this time. 00:08:44.140 --> 00:08:45.300 Look at Yangyang. 00:08:45.340 --> 00:08:46.660 She wakes up early to study everyday. 00:08:46.900 --> 00:08:48.140 When has she ever complained that she's tired? 00:08:50.460 --> 00:08:51.780 Niaoniao just recovered from her illness. 00:08:52.420 --> 00:08:53.500 She should get more rest. 00:08:53.900 --> 00:08:54.980 Mother woke Niaoniao up 00:08:54.980 --> 00:08:57.540 before midnight. 00:08:57.540 --> 00:08:59.380 So it's normal for her to feel tired. 00:08:59.500 --> 00:09:00.620 Put Niaoniao aside. 00:09:00.780 --> 00:09:03.060 I accompanied with Mother all day today. 00:09:03.100 --> 00:09:04.940 It's more tiring than a day's military drill. 00:09:05.060 --> 00:09:06.780 How I wish I could go and rest in my room. 00:09:07.100 --> 00:09:07.940 Father, 00:09:08.260 --> 00:09:10.180 you must get proper rest for these few days. 00:09:10.180 --> 00:09:11.900 It's going to be hard when you leave for your expedition in a few days. 00:09:14.100 --> 00:09:15.100 How did you know? 00:09:17.940 --> 00:09:18.860 I didn't tell her. 00:09:21.980 --> 00:09:22.740 Yangyang, 00:09:23.380 --> 00:09:24.700 why don't you check your room? 00:09:24.980 --> 00:09:26.100 You can tell me 00:09:26.380 --> 00:09:27.780 if there's anything that you don't like. 00:09:28.460 --> 00:09:29.220 Yes. 00:09:35.540 --> 00:09:36.780 How did you know 00:09:37.420 --> 00:09:38.780 about the royal court's military order? 00:09:40.340 --> 00:09:41.300 Answer me! 00:09:43.300 --> 00:09:44.620 I made a guess. 00:09:45.380 --> 00:09:47.180 Father was granted a title and wealth. 00:09:47.180 --> 00:09:48.460 Yet, he was not appointed to any position in court. 00:09:48.740 --> 00:09:50.900 Besides, Father doesn't look like 00:09:51.060 --> 00:09:53.340 he was being ostracized at court either. 00:09:54.060 --> 00:09:55.020 So I'm guessing 00:09:55.020 --> 00:09:57.460 His Majesty has arranged something else for Father. 00:09:58.140 --> 00:09:58.980 Father, 00:10:00.540 --> 00:10:03.220 our family no longer lacks anything. 00:10:03.340 --> 00:10:04.580 Decline it if you can. 00:10:04.580 --> 00:10:06.380 It must be arduous. So it doesn't matter if you don't go. 00:10:06.980 --> 00:10:08.940 My daughter is indeed wise. 00:10:09.540 --> 00:10:11.540 Rest assured. It's not a war expedition this time. 00:10:11.820 --> 00:10:13.260 We'll only set out after the New Year. 00:10:13.540 --> 00:10:14.500 It's not a war expedition? 00:10:15.020 --> 00:10:16.260 You're leaving after the New Year? 00:10:18.020 --> 00:10:18.820 -Niaoniao, -If so... 00:10:19.780 --> 00:10:21.300 your courtyard is over there. 00:10:21.700 --> 00:10:23.220 You're not fully recovered yet. 00:10:23.740 --> 00:10:25.860 So go back and get some rest early. Don't get sick again. 00:10:39.340 --> 00:10:40.700 How clever. 00:10:43.980 --> 00:10:44.820 She takes after you. 00:10:48.020 --> 00:10:49.500 You always protect her. 00:10:53.300 --> 00:10:54.260 Young Lady, 00:10:54.660 --> 00:10:56.780 I've never seen such a beautiful courtyard. 00:11:00.860 --> 00:11:02.420 This courtyard is really beautiful. 00:11:03.660 --> 00:11:04.620 Miss Lianfang. 00:11:05.980 --> 00:11:06.980 Young Lady. 00:11:08.540 --> 00:11:09.780 Young Lady, look at this. 00:11:17.860 --> 00:11:18.740 Young Lady, 00:11:19.260 --> 00:11:20.740 it's such a huge courtyard. 00:11:21.100 --> 00:11:22.420 Are they really letting us stay here? 00:11:23.340 --> 00:11:24.180 Lianfang, 00:11:24.260 --> 00:11:25.540 what's that pile of things? 00:11:33.060 --> 00:11:34.660 I think they're some old things 00:11:34.660 --> 00:11:36.300 Old Madam cleared out from her courtyard. 00:11:36.300 --> 00:11:37.900 She's piling them up here before throwing them out. 00:11:37.980 --> 00:11:39.580 Don't throw them out. I have some use for them. 00:11:40.220 --> 00:11:41.780 But these things look so old. 00:11:41.940 --> 00:11:42.980 What can you do with them? 00:11:44.820 --> 00:11:45.820 I'll tell you later. 00:11:48.940 --> 00:11:50.820 You always compliment Yangyang 00:11:51.420 --> 00:11:52.300 and yell at Niaoniao. 00:11:53.140 --> 00:11:54.260 The more you're behaving this way, 00:11:54.660 --> 00:11:56.300 the more she's unwilling to listen to you. 00:11:58.460 --> 00:11:59.700 Doesn't Yangyang deserve compliments? 00:12:00.380 --> 00:12:02.260 Her birth mother is a useless fool 00:12:02.540 --> 00:12:03.900 and an embarrassment. 00:12:04.340 --> 00:12:05.420 But she never 00:12:05.420 --> 00:12:07.260 complains or resents it. She's neither inferior nor arrogant. 00:12:07.260 --> 00:12:08.740 She only does her part. 00:12:09.180 --> 00:12:10.980 But look at Niaoniao. 00:12:11.060 --> 00:12:12.340 What's wrong with Niaoniao? 00:12:13.060 --> 00:12:14.980 Yangyang has her Aunt to teach her. 00:12:15.180 --> 00:12:16.420 But no one taught Niaoniao before. 00:12:18.380 --> 00:12:20.140 I'm teaching her, am I not? 00:12:20.900 --> 00:12:23.220 You don't need much effort to teach Niaoniao. 00:12:23.540 --> 00:12:25.260 She picks up very fast. 00:12:25.580 --> 00:12:28.020 Once she understands it, she'll learn very quickly. 00:12:31.140 --> 00:12:32.180 So 00:12:32.460 --> 00:12:34.180 one must marry an intelligent bride. 00:12:34.260 --> 00:12:36.060 Niaoniao takes after your intelligence. 00:12:37.220 --> 00:12:38.380 What's the point of being intelligent? 00:12:38.780 --> 00:12:40.700 Being upright is the most important. 00:12:40.780 --> 00:12:42.020 Have you forgotten about me? 00:12:42.340 --> 00:12:43.580 I'm an upright man. 00:12:44.380 --> 00:12:46.100 Niaoniao is intelligent like you 00:12:46.340 --> 00:12:47.500 and upright like me. 00:12:47.580 --> 00:12:48.460 So it's perfect. 00:13:15.260 --> 00:13:16.140 What's that sound? 00:13:42.500 --> 00:13:44.420 It's coming from your daughter's courtyard. 00:13:44.780 --> 00:13:45.980 I think she's trying to destroy the house. 00:13:46.260 --> 00:13:48.380 If she is, let her be. Don't yell at her. 00:13:50.300 --> 00:13:51.580 Don't agitate yourself. 00:14:09.860 --> 00:14:10.780 Young Lady, 00:14:10.860 --> 00:14:12.460 if your mother finds out, 00:14:12.620 --> 00:14:14.540 she'll scold you for having improper conduct. 00:14:14.620 --> 00:14:15.500 There's nothing to be scared of. 00:14:15.500 --> 00:14:17.420 You still have me if the sky falls. 00:14:17.500 --> 00:14:18.380 Besides, 00:14:18.860 --> 00:14:20.420 don't you want a swing? 00:14:21.060 --> 00:14:21.900 I do. 00:14:24.460 --> 00:14:26.180 All these are for building a swing? 00:14:26.180 --> 00:14:27.820 Young Lady, you can even build a swing? 00:14:27.900 --> 00:14:28.940 Of course. 00:14:29.020 --> 00:14:30.940 When Grandmother renovated the yard, 00:14:31.100 --> 00:14:33.540 I watched the carpenters do it, 00:14:33.820 --> 00:14:35.180 and I even secretly helped them several times. 00:14:35.900 --> 00:14:36.700 Look. 00:14:38.260 --> 00:14:40.220 I'll make two openings there 00:14:40.300 --> 00:14:41.580 and fix them by wedging them 00:14:41.620 --> 00:14:42.900 with a piece of wood. 00:14:43.100 --> 00:14:44.820 When our swing is completed, 00:14:44.820 --> 00:14:46.700 I'll build a rack 00:14:46.900 --> 00:14:48.460 and grow vines on top of it. 00:14:48.540 --> 00:14:49.780 How comfortable it will be 00:14:49.820 --> 00:14:52.180 to sit on the swing and admire the moon 00:14:52.820 --> 00:14:53.780 on a long summer night. 00:14:58.100 --> 00:14:59.140 What are you doing? 00:15:10.020 --> 00:15:13.020 Young Lady is building a swing. 00:15:17.980 --> 00:15:19.180 Madam, look. 00:15:52.580 --> 00:15:53.940 You're a lady, 00:15:54.220 --> 00:15:55.300 not a carpenter. 00:15:55.700 --> 00:15:58.300 If you spared your interest in reading instead of pleasure, 00:15:58.460 --> 00:16:00.180 I wouldn't worry about you. 00:16:00.500 --> 00:16:02.860 Since you have time to play with these useless things, 00:16:03.660 --> 00:16:05.620 I guess the books aren't enough for you to read. 00:16:06.180 --> 00:16:07.500 I've instructed Qingcong 00:16:07.740 --> 00:16:08.780 to borrow some ancient texts and books 00:16:08.780 --> 00:16:10.140 from your cousin. 00:16:10.820 --> 00:16:11.940 From tomorrow on, 00:16:12.100 --> 00:16:15.060 you shall study in my room every day. 00:16:15.700 --> 00:16:16.740 Just next door. 00:16:18.860 --> 00:16:19.700 Mother, 00:16:19.940 --> 00:16:22.180 I still don't know that many words. 00:16:22.620 --> 00:16:24.300 Won't it be too soon for me 00:16:24.300 --> 00:16:25.740 to study ancient texts? 00:16:26.100 --> 00:16:26.940 No, it won't. 00:16:27.740 --> 00:16:29.740 Your father said you're intelligent and pick up very fast. 00:16:29.980 --> 00:16:31.220 Naturally, you'll learn faster 00:16:31.220 --> 00:16:32.500 and learn more than others. 00:16:33.300 --> 00:16:34.900 If you're not willing to study, 00:16:38.460 --> 00:16:41.380 don't ever think about going out of the house. 00:17:14.740 --> 00:17:16.180 Why did my mother 00:17:16.460 --> 00:17:17.580 have that look? 00:17:19.380 --> 00:17:20.300 Impressed with you. 00:17:20.860 --> 00:17:21.820 You've done well. 00:17:42.140 --> 00:17:43.300 Zhi! 00:17:43.300 --> 00:17:45.420 You're finally home. 00:17:47.820 --> 00:17:48.700 Watch your steps. 00:17:51.230 --> 00:17:52.500 (Cheng Zhi) 00:17:52.500 --> 00:17:53.380 (Cheng Zhi) Mother. 00:17:53.980 --> 00:17:56.140 My son, 00:17:56.140 --> 00:17:57.740 you're home. 00:18:00.980 --> 00:18:02.700 You're so heartless. 00:18:02.700 --> 00:18:05.140 You're finally home, Zhi. 00:18:05.260 --> 00:18:07.100 I missed you dearly. 00:18:10.220 --> 00:18:11.620 (Anyone who doesn't know) 00:18:11.860 --> 00:18:12.740 (he's your son would think) 00:18:12.780 --> 00:18:14.300 (your lover has returned.) 00:18:17.500 --> 00:18:19.260 Your attitude changed too quickly. 00:18:21.660 --> 00:18:23.820 (Cheng Shaogong) Beware. Mother is looking at you. 00:18:27.060 --> 00:18:28.020 Who are you? 00:18:32.700 --> 00:18:34.660 It doesn't matter who I am. 00:18:34.820 --> 00:18:35.980 I'm afraid you'll be punished today 00:18:36.180 --> 00:18:38.020 after reading a fortune. 00:18:38.500 --> 00:18:39.900 Why would I be punished? 00:18:40.740 --> 00:18:41.900 Stop scaring Niaoniao. 00:18:43.500 --> 00:18:45.220 Niaoniao, I'm your brother. 00:18:52.860 --> 00:18:53.820 Greetings, Second Brother. 00:18:54.860 --> 00:18:55.780 Greetings, Third Brother. 00:18:57.020 --> 00:18:59.220 (Cheng Song) How do you know I'm your second brother 00:18:59.220 --> 00:19:00.180 (Cheng Song) and not eldest brother? 00:19:01.180 --> 00:19:02.180 Just like third brother, 00:19:03.620 --> 00:19:04.580 I read a fortune. 00:19:05.220 --> 00:19:06.380 Just like third brother, 00:19:06.540 --> 00:19:08.620 he knew who I was without me saying a word. 00:19:09.340 --> 00:19:10.420 Is there a need to read a fortune for this? 00:19:10.620 --> 00:19:11.780 Judging by your age and attires, 00:19:11.900 --> 00:19:13.340 you're either Niaoniao or Yangyang. 00:19:13.340 --> 00:19:14.420 But Yangyang is well-behaved 00:19:14.500 --> 00:19:15.820 and wouldn't come out like this. 00:19:20.700 --> 00:19:22.020 The truth is, I didn't read a fortune on this. 00:19:22.820 --> 00:19:24.940 I heard eldest brother is a genteel talent 00:19:25.140 --> 00:19:26.820 from Mount Bailu 00:19:27.060 --> 00:19:28.340 and he is now with the military. 00:19:28.540 --> 00:19:31.180 While second brother is a mighty military man. 00:19:31.780 --> 00:19:33.100 Someone with such a frail body 00:19:33.540 --> 00:19:34.780 must be third brother. 00:19:34.780 --> 00:19:35.500 You... 00:19:35.700 --> 00:19:37.340 Shaogong has found a nemesis this time. 00:19:37.860 --> 00:19:38.900 Niaoniao's eloquence is 00:19:39.060 --> 00:19:41.100 no worse than yours. 00:19:43.140 --> 00:19:43.860 Cautious. 00:19:43.900 --> 00:19:44.740 Mother is looking at us. 00:19:44.740 --> 00:19:46.100 No need to trick me. 00:19:46.260 --> 00:19:47.180 Mother is... 00:19:50.260 --> 00:19:51.860 You haven't greeted Grandmother yet. 00:19:52.180 --> 00:19:52.740 Niaoniao, 00:19:52.740 --> 00:19:54.740 you should pay your respect to your Third Uncle and Third Aunt. 00:19:55.660 --> 00:19:56.460 Yes. 00:20:00.420 --> 00:20:02.100 -Greetings, Grandmother. -Greetings, Third Uncle. 00:20:05.100 --> 00:20:05.380 Greetings... 00:20:05.380 --> 00:20:07.580 My lovely grandsons. 00:20:18.060 --> 00:20:19.260 My child. 00:20:22.580 --> 00:20:23.700 Are you Song? 00:20:23.820 --> 00:20:25.460 Grandmother, I'm Shaogong. 00:20:26.860 --> 00:20:27.700 I'm Song. 00:20:29.500 --> 00:20:30.780 This is so comforting. 00:20:34.980 --> 00:20:36.780 But our family doesn't have 00:20:36.780 --> 00:20:38.780 enough men. 00:20:40.140 --> 00:20:41.060 Zhi, 00:20:41.220 --> 00:20:42.580 you must put in more effort. 00:20:42.820 --> 00:20:44.220 Help yourself with more flatbread later. 00:20:44.380 --> 00:20:45.660 You'll have more strength to produce offsprings 00:20:45.860 --> 00:20:48.740 for the Cheng Family when you're satiated. 00:20:48.740 --> 00:20:50.220 Mother, must you speak of this 00:20:50.340 --> 00:20:51.700 in front of the youngsters? 00:20:52.500 --> 00:20:53.580 You're so tall. 00:20:53.820 --> 00:20:55.420 As expected of the Cheng Family's male offsprings. 00:20:55.460 --> 00:20:56.300 Niaoniao. 00:20:56.620 --> 00:20:57.780 Greet your Third Aunt. 00:20:58.700 --> 00:20:59.780 Greetings, Third Aunt. 00:21:00.220 --> 00:21:01.550 (Sang Shunhua) She's indeed as smart 00:21:01.550 --> 00:21:02.540 (Sang Shunhua) as what you wrote in your letter. 00:21:02.660 --> 00:21:04.140 She behaves in a conceited manner. 00:21:04.420 --> 00:21:06.620 While Yangyang is waiting patiently for her elders in the hall. 00:21:06.820 --> 00:21:07.980 She came out first 00:21:08.340 --> 00:21:09.500 without having proper manners. 00:21:11.500 --> 00:21:13.620 It's better for a young girl to be lively. 00:21:14.660 --> 00:21:15.980 Is brother-in-law still in the courtyard? 00:21:16.380 --> 00:21:17.580 We should go inside 00:21:17.580 --> 00:21:18.500 and not let him wait. 00:21:18.500 --> 00:21:19.220 All right. 00:21:19.940 --> 00:21:20.700 Old Madam. 00:21:21.180 --> 00:21:22.260 Let's go inside. 00:21:22.340 --> 00:21:23.220 Yes, of course! 00:21:23.300 --> 00:21:24.260 Come, Zhi. 00:21:24.260 --> 00:21:26.460 Come and have some flatbread. 00:21:26.540 --> 00:21:28.020 I've prepared everything for you. 00:21:28.100 --> 00:21:29.300 Buttermilk too. 00:21:29.620 --> 00:21:31.180 I've prepared a lot of delicious food. 00:21:31.260 --> 00:21:32.940 -You must help yourself. -Yes. 00:21:33.500 --> 00:21:34.620 Mother, take care. 00:21:34.820 --> 00:21:35.740 All right. 00:21:37.500 --> 00:21:38.300 Brothers, 00:21:39.060 --> 00:21:41.100 do you have any strategies to face Mother? 00:21:41.340 --> 00:21:42.020 Honestly, 00:21:42.620 --> 00:21:45.060 I made a knife pen that carves three characters at the same time. 00:21:45.220 --> 00:21:46.620 Do you really have such a wonderful object? 00:21:46.860 --> 00:21:47.940 Niaoniao, you mustn't keep it for yourself. 00:21:47.940 --> 00:21:49.060 Make one for each of us. 00:21:50.620 --> 00:21:51.540 Tell me. 00:21:51.820 --> 00:21:52.780 Well, 00:21:53.140 --> 00:21:55.780 pretend you're ill when she physically punishes you. 00:21:56.100 --> 00:21:57.060 I have one. 00:21:57.180 --> 00:21:58.220 When she starts scolding you, 00:21:58.220 --> 00:21:59.260 lower your head 00:21:59.260 --> 00:22:00.100 and pretend not to hear anything at all. 00:22:00.100 --> 00:22:00.980 After she has reprimanded you, 00:22:00.980 --> 00:22:02.220 lift your head and say, 00:22:02.220 --> 00:22:04.100 "Mother, I'm sorry." 00:22:05.020 --> 00:22:06.220 What else? Tell me more. 00:22:06.500 --> 00:22:07.300 Also... 00:22:11.940 --> 00:22:12.820 Zhi. 00:22:14.900 --> 00:22:16.460 - All right. - Let's drink. 00:22:25.540 --> 00:22:26.700 -Zhi. -Mother. 00:22:27.460 --> 00:22:28.340 My son, 00:22:28.660 --> 00:22:30.420 I missed you so much. 00:22:30.420 --> 00:22:31.460 Mother. 00:22:36.340 --> 00:22:37.740 You do love buttermilk, don't you? 00:22:37.860 --> 00:22:38.860 Here. 00:22:38.940 --> 00:22:41.700 I've warmed it up for you. Try it. 00:22:42.260 --> 00:22:43.460 All right, Mother. 00:22:44.420 --> 00:22:45.620 Here, open your mouth. 00:22:46.300 --> 00:22:48.020 Does Grandmother disapprove of Third Aunt too? 00:22:50.420 --> 00:22:53.860 Third Uncle requested to marry Third Aunt himself. 00:22:54.020 --> 00:22:55.820 She's the daughter of the Master of Mount Bailu. 00:22:56.140 --> 00:22:58.460 The truth is this marriage elevates our family's status. 00:22:58.620 --> 00:22:59.380 But Grandmother still doesn't think 00:22:59.380 --> 00:23:02.060 Third Aunt is compatible with Third Uncle. 00:23:06.420 --> 00:23:08.140 I'm afraid only matching a beautiful fairy 00:23:08.140 --> 00:23:09.020 for Third Uncle 00:23:09.020 --> 00:23:10.220 would make Grandmother happy. 00:23:12.220 --> 00:23:13.220 Second Uncle 00:23:13.540 --> 00:23:15.220 laid low for more than ten years 00:23:15.220 --> 00:23:16.300 for the sake of the family. 00:23:16.860 --> 00:23:17.820 But Grandmother has 00:23:19.100 --> 00:23:20.540 no sympathy at all. 00:23:22.940 --> 00:23:23.900 Everyone says 00:23:24.660 --> 00:23:25.700 people are snobbish. 00:23:26.500 --> 00:23:27.420 But who would have thought 00:23:27.660 --> 00:23:28.540 some parents 00:23:28.540 --> 00:23:30.620 would treat their children that way? 00:23:30.980 --> 00:23:32.460 If parents judge their children 00:23:33.060 --> 00:23:35.220 based on appearance and potential, 00:23:35.740 --> 00:23:36.660 why should I respect them 00:23:37.100 --> 00:23:38.380 as a junior? 00:23:38.380 --> 00:23:39.660 Who are you criticizing 00:23:40.500 --> 00:23:41.780 in secret there? 00:23:44.100 --> 00:23:44.900 Mother, 00:23:45.220 --> 00:23:46.580 I was asking Niaoniao. 00:23:46.900 --> 00:23:48.660 We're obviously twins. 00:23:48.740 --> 00:23:50.180 But why don't we look similar at all? 00:23:50.380 --> 00:23:51.180 That's right. 00:23:52.700 --> 00:23:53.740 Both of us are not as 00:23:53.740 --> 00:23:55.060 pretty as Niaoniao is. 00:23:56.420 --> 00:23:57.780 Niaoniao, we've been apart for many years. 00:23:57.780 --> 00:24:00.180 I've brought you many delicacies and interesting things. 00:24:01.900 --> 00:24:04.020 Don't just dote on Niaoniao. 00:24:04.540 --> 00:24:06.220 Yangyang is also your sister. 00:24:07.260 --> 00:24:09.900 There must be no fewer gifts for her. 00:24:13.260 --> 00:24:15.340 It's getting late now. 00:24:15.820 --> 00:24:17.660 I suppose it's time for Old Madam to get some rest. 00:24:17.660 --> 00:24:18.940 I'm still sober. 00:24:18.940 --> 00:24:21.300 Why should I rest earlier? 00:24:22.340 --> 00:24:25.700 Zhi and I have many things to talk. 00:24:27.300 --> 00:24:28.100 Mother, 00:24:28.420 --> 00:24:29.660 I haven't slept 00:24:29.860 --> 00:24:31.060 because I've been on the road for days. 00:24:32.340 --> 00:24:33.700 You should get some rest then. 00:24:34.100 --> 00:24:34.900 Zhi, 00:24:35.260 --> 00:24:36.820 I'll show you the way to your room. 00:24:36.820 --> 00:24:37.540 It's all right. 00:24:38.260 --> 00:24:40.420 I'll send Zhi myself. 00:24:42.580 --> 00:24:43.660 My son. 00:24:48.980 --> 00:24:50.380 It's done. You can come down now. 00:24:50.510 --> 00:24:51.620 (Marquis Quling's Residence) 00:24:51.620 --> 00:24:52.420 (Marquis Quling's Residence) Careful. 00:24:52.420 --> 00:24:52.820 Look. 00:24:54.220 --> 00:24:54.980 Someone set off firecrackers. 00:25:15.360 --> 00:25:16.260 (Virtue Flows Like Water) 00:25:16.260 --> 00:25:16.780 Careful. 00:25:17.340 --> 00:25:17.780 Hand it over to me. 00:25:20.700 --> 00:25:21.700 All right. Align it to the left. 00:25:21.980 --> 00:25:22.620 Perfect. 00:25:26.460 --> 00:25:27.260 First Aunt. 00:25:28.220 --> 00:25:29.060 Third Aunt. 00:25:30.980 --> 00:25:31.540 Yangyang, 00:25:31.860 --> 00:25:34.580 you can leave these chores to the servants. 00:25:34.700 --> 00:25:35.780 You should get some rest. 00:25:35.900 --> 00:25:37.460 It's been a tiring day for you. 00:25:37.460 --> 00:25:38.300 I'm not tired. 00:25:38.620 --> 00:25:40.420 You're more tired than I am. 00:25:40.740 --> 00:25:41.940 You trust me 00:25:41.940 --> 00:25:43.540 and give me a chance to manage the household duties. 00:25:43.540 --> 00:25:44.900 I would naturally do my best 00:25:45.380 --> 00:25:46.700 not to let you down. 00:25:48.060 --> 00:25:49.220 I know your intention. 00:25:49.420 --> 00:25:50.460 You should go and rest now. 00:25:51.260 --> 00:25:52.060 Yes. 00:25:58.980 --> 00:26:01.020 If Niaoniao is half sensible as Yangyang, 00:26:02.020 --> 00:26:03.740 I wouldn't have to worry. 00:26:04.820 --> 00:26:06.220 Yangyang is making the arrangements 00:26:06.420 --> 00:26:08.100 for this year's New Year's feast. 00:26:08.380 --> 00:26:09.900 I was concerned she wouldn't be able 00:26:10.220 --> 00:26:11.820 to manage the offering ceremony at the ancestral hall today. 00:26:12.260 --> 00:26:12.900 Surprisingly, 00:26:13.100 --> 00:26:14.740 she made no mistake at all. 00:26:15.300 --> 00:26:16.060 This is the behavior 00:26:16.300 --> 00:26:17.980 of an unmarried young lady should have. 00:26:20.860 --> 00:26:22.460 Just like what you said. 00:26:22.620 --> 00:26:24.820 That enormous bridge. 00:26:24.820 --> 00:26:26.300 Yangyang is clever and gentle. 00:26:26.540 --> 00:26:27.780 Niaoniao is lively and smart. 00:26:28.100 --> 00:26:29.580 They have their merits. 00:26:30.100 --> 00:26:31.620 You can't always praise Yangyang 00:26:31.860 --> 00:26:33.140 and belittle Niaoniao. 00:26:33.460 --> 00:26:35.020 I'm not partial to either of them. 00:26:35.220 --> 00:26:36.860 I was only complimenting those who do well. 00:26:37.060 --> 00:26:38.380 Yangyang is a sensible girl. 00:26:38.820 --> 00:26:40.980 I'm willing to teach her 00:26:40.980 --> 00:26:42.300 everything I know. 00:26:42.340 --> 00:26:43.740 Niaoniao is smart too. 00:26:44.020 --> 00:26:45.540 Why aren't you teaching her these? 00:26:46.780 --> 00:26:49.060 She should correct the bad behaviors influenced 00:26:49.060 --> 00:26:50.220 by Madam Ge first 00:26:50.220 --> 00:26:51.540 before learning business matters. 00:26:51.540 --> 00:26:53.580 How can she learn to manage a household 00:26:53.820 --> 00:26:55.300 when she doesn't have proper conduct? 00:26:58.500 --> 00:27:00.500 Niaoniao, why don't we go and watch firecrackers? 00:27:02.300 --> 00:27:04.140 I have no interest in watching firecrackers. 00:27:05.500 --> 00:27:06.540 I should probably go back to my room. 00:27:20.620 --> 00:27:21.860 The New Year is a day for reunion. 00:27:22.300 --> 00:27:23.220 Please save 00:27:23.220 --> 00:27:25.100 your proprieties for today. 00:27:25.220 --> 00:27:26.260 Help yourselves with the drinks. 00:27:26.660 --> 00:27:27.700 Zisheng has returned to the capital, 00:27:27.900 --> 00:27:29.700 (Madam Chunyu, Ling Yi) and Princess Yuchang is waiting to marry him. 00:27:29.820 --> 00:27:30.740 I suppose 00:27:30.780 --> 00:27:32.860 it'll be a double blessing for Your Lordship this year. 00:27:33.860 --> 00:27:35.860 All right. 00:27:36.340 --> 00:27:37.940 Let's have a toast 00:27:38.220 --> 00:27:39.060 for Zisheng's marriage. 00:27:50.220 --> 00:27:50.980 Zisheng, 00:27:51.820 --> 00:27:53.420 we were just mentioning your betrothal. 00:27:53.620 --> 00:27:54.460 Come. 00:27:54.900 --> 00:27:55.820 Take a seat beside me. 00:27:56.420 --> 00:27:57.740 I come bearing His Majesty's decree 00:27:58.580 --> 00:28:00.700 to come forward and reunite with Marquis Chengyang. 00:28:06.700 --> 00:28:08.340 Everyone, please feel at ease. 00:28:09.340 --> 00:28:10.620 I stand here 00:28:12.100 --> 00:28:13.380 to dine with you. 00:28:18.820 --> 00:28:20.900 Princess Yuchang has arrived! 00:28:26.780 --> 00:28:28.740 (Princess Yuchang) Greetings, Princess Yuchang. 00:28:29.620 --> 00:28:30.620 General Ling. 00:28:37.860 --> 00:28:39.140 I still have some official matters to attend to. 00:28:40.100 --> 00:28:41.660 So I shall not stay further. 00:28:42.180 --> 00:28:42.980 Zisheng, 00:28:43.140 --> 00:28:44.020 there's no need to rush. 00:28:44.260 --> 00:28:46.420 You still need to eat no matter how occupied you are. 00:28:47.260 --> 00:28:48.860 You can't handle your affairs with an empty stomach. 00:28:49.140 --> 00:28:50.180 That's right, Zisheng. 00:28:50.460 --> 00:28:51.500 Princess Yuchang wants 00:28:51.500 --> 00:28:53.460 to celebrate the Lantern Festival with you. 00:28:53.580 --> 00:28:54.740 You mustn't decline. 00:28:55.020 --> 00:28:55.780 Zisheng, 00:28:55.780 --> 00:28:58.140 marriage should be dictated by parents. 00:28:58.740 --> 00:29:00.100 Would we do anything harm to you? 00:29:08.340 --> 00:29:09.580 Parents' orders? 00:29:10.300 --> 00:29:12.180 Where's my mother now, pray tell? 00:29:14.100 --> 00:29:14.860 She's 00:29:16.460 --> 00:29:17.740 a nobody. 00:29:27.860 --> 00:29:28.700 Your Highness, 00:29:30.260 --> 00:29:31.300 I must make this clear to you 00:29:32.380 --> 00:29:34.380 in front of everyone here. 00:29:37.540 --> 00:29:38.820 The bride I seek is 00:29:39.940 --> 00:29:40.900 to know she's the one 00:29:41.660 --> 00:29:42.700 at the first sight. 00:29:43.500 --> 00:29:45.220 My life and my heart will belong to her. 00:29:46.620 --> 00:29:48.100 If I can't find such a woman, 00:29:49.940 --> 00:29:51.460 I would rather not marry in my whole life. 00:29:54.980 --> 00:29:55.900 And Your Highness 00:29:57.980 --> 00:29:59.140 is not her. 00:30:02.540 --> 00:30:03.380 Excuse me. 00:30:30.750 --> 00:30:34.510 (Xinghua Courtyard) 00:30:41.140 --> 00:30:41.900 Young Master, 00:30:41.900 --> 00:30:43.100 we've taken down all the lanterns. 00:30:43.140 --> 00:30:44.580 The new servants didn't know better 00:30:44.620 --> 00:30:46.260 and hung the lanterns on New Year's Eve in the courtyard. 00:30:46.860 --> 00:30:48.140 Madam had a great shock 00:30:48.180 --> 00:30:50.060 that she clamored all night about Gu City on fire. 00:30:50.140 --> 00:30:51.300 She didn't even have her dinner. 00:30:51.340 --> 00:30:52.740 You haven't taken your meal either. 00:30:52.900 --> 00:30:54.140 Why don't I reheat the dishes for you? 00:30:54.380 --> 00:30:55.220 No need. 00:30:57.180 --> 00:30:58.140 I have no appetite. 00:31:27.340 --> 00:31:28.100 Go 00:31:28.860 --> 00:31:31.740 and bring all the lanterns from Xu Jinzhong's forge shop to me. 00:31:32.180 --> 00:31:32.900 Yes. 00:31:34.820 --> 00:31:37.100 Is there anything unusual about the forge shop's lanterns? 00:31:37.580 --> 00:31:39.940 I do recall other shops hanging lanterns too. 00:31:40.220 --> 00:31:41.020 You're right. 00:31:41.860 --> 00:31:43.420 But the lantern frame of other shops 00:31:43.820 --> 00:31:45.020 is made from bamboo. 00:31:46.220 --> 00:31:48.100 But every lantern from Xu Jinzhong's forge shop 00:31:48.660 --> 00:31:49.580 has a round iron ring fixed 00:31:49.580 --> 00:31:51.060 at the bottom of the lampshade. 00:31:51.580 --> 00:31:52.980 Ordinary lantern shops 00:31:53.020 --> 00:31:54.700 don't have such forging skills. 00:31:56.020 --> 00:31:57.300 The reason Xu Jinzhong's lanterns 00:31:57.900 --> 00:31:59.220 are different from others is 00:32:00.780 --> 00:32:02.740 that he made them himself. 00:32:03.580 --> 00:32:05.180 Why would a blacksmith 00:32:05.300 --> 00:32:06.540 like him make lanterns? 00:32:07.060 --> 00:32:08.500 We didn't find any leads 00:32:09.380 --> 00:32:10.980 in his secret room that day 00:32:11.660 --> 00:32:13.460 because he had hidden the leads 00:32:13.780 --> 00:32:15.820 in places we would overlook. 00:32:16.860 --> 00:32:17.780 That is 00:32:18.940 --> 00:32:21.020 the lantern used for lighting at night. 00:32:28.990 --> 00:32:31.840 (There was a beautiful whose face I can't forget.) 00:32:37.780 --> 00:32:38.580 Your Highness, 00:32:39.060 --> 00:32:39.780 it's cold. 00:32:40.060 --> 00:32:41.820 Why don't you wait in the carriage? 00:32:43.060 --> 00:32:44.140 To avoid me, 00:32:44.940 --> 00:32:46.620 he rather comes to a cold place like this 00:32:47.100 --> 00:32:48.820 than stays in a warm place. 00:32:53.500 --> 00:32:54.340 Why don't 00:32:54.860 --> 00:32:56.020 we go inside? 00:33:03.060 --> 00:33:03.900 Your Highness. 00:33:08.220 --> 00:33:10.180 I'm not this accurate every time. 00:33:14.740 --> 00:33:16.140 You left without having your meal 00:33:16.540 --> 00:33:18.500 because of me. 00:33:19.420 --> 00:33:21.420 I came here because I felt apologetic. 00:33:22.500 --> 00:33:23.260 Putting that aside, 00:33:23.340 --> 00:33:24.780 do you have any spare time 00:33:25.060 --> 00:33:27.380 on the day of the Lantern Festival, General Ling? 00:33:29.260 --> 00:33:30.580 I made this lantern myself. 00:33:30.580 --> 00:33:31.340 I'm occupied. 00:33:34.980 --> 00:33:36.260 Whether you'll go or not, 00:33:37.820 --> 00:33:39.700 I shall wait patiently at the Lantern Festival Show. 00:33:40.270 --> 00:33:43.440 (There was a beautiful whose face I can't forget.) 00:33:49.100 --> 00:33:49.900 Young Master, 00:33:50.460 --> 00:33:52.340 this is the lantern from Xu Jinzhong's secret room. 00:33:52.340 --> 00:33:54.220 Nothing out of the ordinary. 00:33:56.740 --> 00:33:57.700 Young Master, 00:33:57.740 --> 00:34:00.860 Princess Yuchang is completely besotted with you. 00:34:01.820 --> 00:34:03.100 Do you see what's written on this lantern? 00:34:03.340 --> 00:34:05.220 "There was a beautiful 00:34:05.500 --> 00:34:06.740 whose face I can't forget." 00:34:08.780 --> 00:34:09.500 I did hear 00:34:09.500 --> 00:34:10.980 the lanterns at the Lantern Festival Shows 00:34:11.020 --> 00:34:12.300 would usually be in pairs. 00:34:16.780 --> 00:34:17.980 Did you say "in pairs?" 00:34:20.020 --> 00:34:21.980 Xu Jinzhong is really an old fox. 00:34:22.180 --> 00:34:24.020 He hid the lead in the lantern. 00:34:24.340 --> 00:34:26.380 If the buyers wish to correspond with him, 00:34:27.540 --> 00:34:29.820 they will only need to leave the other pair of lanterns. 00:34:30.180 --> 00:34:31.620 This would allow them to communicate 00:34:32.340 --> 00:34:33.900 without meeting each other. 00:34:42.660 --> 00:34:44.220 We shall also go 00:34:47.020 --> 00:34:48.100 to the Lantern Festival Show. 00:35:10.980 --> 00:35:13.460 This room doesn't look like a lady's room. 00:35:13.860 --> 00:35:15.780 There's nothing else but books. 00:35:16.300 --> 00:35:18.220 It looks rather shabby. 00:35:18.620 --> 00:35:19.740 Father put a lot of effort 00:35:20.140 --> 00:35:22.140 to find these ancient texts. 00:35:22.620 --> 00:35:23.700 No amount of money can get these. 00:35:24.060 --> 00:35:25.260 How are these shabby? 00:35:26.020 --> 00:35:27.380 It has been an endless day for you. 00:35:28.020 --> 00:35:29.300 You should get some rest. 00:35:37.860 --> 00:35:38.940 Young Lady, 00:35:39.820 --> 00:35:41.780 you're too sensible. 00:35:42.180 --> 00:35:44.220 It'll only bring you to your disadvantage. 00:35:45.380 --> 00:35:48.180 Madam Xiao has sent your mother away from Cheng's residence. 00:35:48.300 --> 00:35:50.020 No one can protect you now. 00:35:50.500 --> 00:35:51.740 If you don't fight for it, 00:35:52.100 --> 00:35:53.820 you'll be suffering losses in the future. 00:35:56.780 --> 00:35:57.980 Mother returned to the Ge family 00:35:58.340 --> 00:35:59.860 because she was at fault. 00:36:00.340 --> 00:36:01.620 First Aunt treats me better 00:36:02.180 --> 00:36:04.140 than she treats Niaoniao. 00:36:04.460 --> 00:36:06.860 She's generous with my food and clothing. 00:36:07.580 --> 00:36:08.780 How is that a loss? 00:36:10.420 --> 00:36:12.460 Do you consider this generous? 00:36:37.300 --> 00:36:38.860 What did First Madam say? 00:36:39.420 --> 00:36:40.620 First Madam said 00:36:40.820 --> 00:36:43.300 we could take anything we need from the storehouse. 00:36:45.060 --> 00:36:46.820 She certainly knows how to conduct herself. 00:36:50.100 --> 00:36:53.340 We know Old Madam is more partial to males than females. 00:36:53.540 --> 00:36:55.660 The first chamber's sons have returned. 00:36:55.740 --> 00:36:58.540 With Third Master being Old Madam's favorite son. 00:36:58.780 --> 00:36:59.660 Our Young Lady 00:37:00.020 --> 00:37:02.660 has no position in this residence anymore. 00:37:04.220 --> 00:37:07.980 No one is taking charge of the second chamber now. 00:37:08.900 --> 00:37:12.180 There will be no place for us in the future. 00:37:12.420 --> 00:37:15.060 We must vie for everything. 00:37:16.020 --> 00:37:18.380 We must first establish our authority. 00:37:18.540 --> 00:37:20.500 So others wouldn't dare to humiliate us. 00:37:25.740 --> 00:37:26.540 Come and see the interesting things 00:37:26.540 --> 00:37:28.140 we've brought for you. 00:38:05.780 --> 00:38:06.580 I'm afraid 00:38:06.580 --> 00:38:08.340 you've brought your entire wealth here. 00:38:08.700 --> 00:38:10.500 What should I give you in return? 00:38:10.900 --> 00:38:12.100 But I'm sure you know 00:38:12.380 --> 00:38:13.700 I don't have much money from staying home 00:38:15.180 --> 00:38:16.380 all these years. 00:38:21.340 --> 00:38:23.460 How about I give you my weaved grasshoppers 00:38:23.460 --> 00:38:24.500 for each of you? 00:38:25.500 --> 00:38:26.340 You can give it to Song. 00:38:28.260 --> 00:38:29.740 Giving gifts is nothing more than one's intentions. 00:38:30.140 --> 00:38:31.380 I'm contented 00:38:31.740 --> 00:38:32.780 that you have such intention. 00:38:34.340 --> 00:38:35.100 Niaoniao, 00:38:35.100 --> 00:38:36.580 come and take a look at this first. 00:38:41.620 --> 00:38:42.580 What is this? 00:38:43.300 --> 00:38:44.220 Bamboo texts. 00:38:45.140 --> 00:38:46.060 I'm sure you find these more interesting 00:38:46.060 --> 00:38:47.860 than the ancient texts that Mother gave you. 00:38:47.980 --> 00:38:49.340 If you learn from these, 00:38:49.500 --> 00:38:50.660 you'll learn faster. 00:38:51.540 --> 00:38:52.380 Song, 00:38:53.180 --> 00:38:54.860 where did you find this treasure? 00:38:55.260 --> 00:38:56.300 It couldn't be any better. 00:38:56.300 --> 00:38:57.380 Song didn't like to study 00:38:57.380 --> 00:38:59.060 back in the day. 00:38:59.140 --> 00:39:01.980 Eldest brother especially made these bamboo texts to teach him. 00:39:02.060 --> 00:39:03.060 Our eldest brother carved 00:39:03.060 --> 00:39:05.500 all the paintings and scripts of the heroic stories 00:39:05.500 --> 00:39:07.260 of the battlefield himself. 00:39:08.900 --> 00:39:09.860 Our eldest brother is so kind. 00:39:12.300 --> 00:39:13.620 This bamboo text is also good. 00:39:15.140 --> 00:39:16.380 When I first started studying, 00:39:16.660 --> 00:39:18.700 Second Aunt said I mustn't be wasteful. 00:39:18.900 --> 00:39:20.260 So she ordered me to wash off the bamboo scrolls I used. 00:39:20.260 --> 00:39:23.620 Then I would air them out, dry them in the sun and by the fire. 00:39:23.660 --> 00:39:25.380 I would stitch them together with hemp thread to reuse them. 00:39:25.460 --> 00:39:27.340 But everything split after several days. 00:39:28.500 --> 00:39:29.700 That's absurd. 00:39:30.460 --> 00:39:32.420 Our family doesn't lack money. 00:39:33.020 --> 00:39:34.100 Father and Mother sent 00:39:34.100 --> 00:39:36.020 trunks of money back home every year before. 00:39:36.620 --> 00:39:37.740 There aren't many people in the household. 00:39:37.980 --> 00:39:39.580 It would still be enough to eat a lavish meal every day. 00:39:39.820 --> 00:39:41.300 How could she treat you ungenerously? 00:39:41.500 --> 00:39:42.420 Rest assured. 00:39:42.620 --> 00:39:44.460 If you need anything in the future, you can tell me. 00:39:44.700 --> 00:39:45.900 I will even pick stars in the sky 00:39:46.100 --> 00:39:47.300 if you want them. 00:39:48.260 --> 00:39:49.220 Niaoniao, 00:39:49.460 --> 00:39:50.980 is this the bamboo scroll you mean 00:39:51.060 --> 00:39:53.420 you've been reusing? 00:39:55.860 --> 00:39:56.860 What about this writing desk? 00:39:57.140 --> 00:39:58.700 That's my cousin's old desk. 00:39:58.700 --> 00:40:00.580 It should be used by a child obviously. 00:40:00.660 --> 00:40:01.620 You're all grown up now. 00:40:01.620 --> 00:40:03.060 This is too low for you. 00:40:03.620 --> 00:40:04.460 Is that so? 00:40:05.020 --> 00:40:05.940 I never noticed. 00:40:06.380 --> 00:40:07.620 You never noticed 00:40:07.620 --> 00:40:09.140 because you're already used to it. 00:40:10.580 --> 00:40:12.020 Let's put this aside for now. 00:40:12.140 --> 00:40:13.900 I'll teach you how to play with it in a while. 00:40:15.700 --> 00:40:16.540 Eldest brother gave me 00:40:16.700 --> 00:40:17.980 a writing desk in the past. 00:40:18.220 --> 00:40:20.460 It's a rosewood writing desk with qilins carved on four corners. 00:40:20.740 --> 00:40:21.980 Since I'm no longer using it, 00:40:22.020 --> 00:40:23.620 you can have it. 00:40:27.740 --> 00:40:29.100 Thank you, Shaogong. 00:40:29.100 --> 00:40:30.060 You're welcome. 00:40:30.060 --> 00:40:31.660 I'll have someone send it over right now. 00:40:31.660 --> 00:40:32.820 You can spare the trouble, Shaogong. 00:40:33.260 --> 00:40:34.060 Lianfang, 00:40:34.260 --> 00:40:35.100 go and get it. 00:40:35.580 --> 00:40:36.260 Yes, Young Lady. 00:40:40.580 --> 00:40:42.780 Let me teach you how to play this. 00:40:49.620 --> 00:40:50.420 Let me show you. 00:40:57.180 --> 00:40:58.100 Be careful. 00:41:01.460 --> 00:41:02.380 Lianfang. 00:41:06.220 --> 00:41:07.140 Lianfang. 00:41:08.220 --> 00:41:10.860 Where are you going after making a huge display? 00:41:11.420 --> 00:41:12.540 The Third Young Master is giving 00:41:12.660 --> 00:41:14.460 a writing desk to my Young Lady. 00:41:14.660 --> 00:41:16.460 He said he felt bad seeing the state of her writing desk, 00:41:16.540 --> 00:41:17.820 so he wanted her to study comfortably. 00:41:19.100 --> 00:41:21.460 This writing desk is beautiful. 00:41:23.500 --> 00:41:24.460 Lianfang, 00:41:25.140 --> 00:41:26.940 my Young Lady wants 00:41:26.940 --> 00:41:28.500 to custom make a writing desk too. 00:41:29.140 --> 00:41:31.580 But I don't know anything about the styles. 00:41:32.580 --> 00:41:34.820 I wonder if you can take the trouble 00:41:35.180 --> 00:41:36.900 and carry this writing desk to my Young Lady's place 00:41:36.980 --> 00:41:38.180 to show her the style. 00:41:38.540 --> 00:41:39.900 We'll just make one similar to it. 00:41:40.260 --> 00:41:41.500 You're asking the right person. 00:41:42.020 --> 00:41:42.820 The Eldest Young Master custom made 00:41:42.820 --> 00:41:43.780 this writing desk 00:41:43.780 --> 00:41:45.340 for Third Young Master back then. 00:41:45.460 --> 00:41:46.380 This style is rare. 00:41:46.620 --> 00:41:47.740 Help her carry it. 00:41:48.220 --> 00:41:49.140 Yes. 00:41:54.220 --> 00:41:56.180 That's courteous of you. 00:42:01.020 --> 00:42:01.860 Yangyang, 00:42:02.140 --> 00:42:03.740 you've met the shopkeepers of shops. 00:42:03.940 --> 00:42:05.460 If you have any questions, 00:42:05.700 --> 00:42:06.700 you can ask them. 00:42:07.180 --> 00:42:08.260 Thank you, First Aunt. 00:42:08.860 --> 00:42:11.300 Lianfang and Changpu are fighting in the courtyard. 00:42:12.380 --> 00:42:13.500 You can do it. 00:42:15.700 --> 00:42:16.580 First Madam. 00:42:17.980 --> 00:42:18.860 Young Lady. 00:42:19.340 --> 00:42:21.580 First Madam spent efforts in teaching you. 00:42:21.580 --> 00:42:24.380 Why don't you invite her to have some tea inside? 00:42:25.260 --> 00:42:26.140 Spare the trouble. 00:42:27.140 --> 00:42:28.740 It's no trouble at all. 00:42:28.820 --> 00:42:30.420 Only when you're here, 00:42:30.420 --> 00:42:32.740 does our Young Lady's courtyard feel merrier. 00:42:33.300 --> 00:42:34.860 Since Madam Ge left, 00:42:35.020 --> 00:42:36.740 people in the household have been treating us lightly. 00:42:36.740 --> 00:42:38.180 No one is willing to come. 00:42:38.700 --> 00:42:40.780 Young Lady has always been alone 00:42:40.780 --> 00:42:41.900 without anyone to rely on. 00:42:42.860 --> 00:42:44.820 She doesn't cry or complain. 00:42:45.060 --> 00:42:46.580 Who can she talk to 00:42:46.580 --> 00:42:47.340 when she needs to express her feelings? 00:42:47.340 --> 00:42:48.300 First Aunt, 00:42:48.700 --> 00:42:49.740 don't take what she said to heart. 00:42:50.140 --> 00:42:52.220 You had a long day today. You should get some rest. 00:42:52.940 --> 00:42:54.620 I don't feel tired today. 00:42:55.100 --> 00:42:57.180 So I'll come in for tea. 00:42:57.660 --> 00:42:59.140 That's great. 00:42:59.540 --> 00:43:01.300 Let's go. Don't just stand there. 00:43:12.780 --> 00:43:13.900 You started it! 00:43:13.900 --> 00:43:15.660 This belongs to my Young Lady. 00:43:15.660 --> 00:43:16.900 Why your Young Lady owns this 00:43:16.900 --> 00:43:17.980 while my Young Lady can't have one? 00:43:17.980 --> 00:43:19.340 You should ask Third Young Master. 00:43:19.380 --> 00:43:20.820 This belongs to my Young Lady. 00:43:20.860 --> 00:43:22.860 It's now in our study room, so it belongs to my Young Lady. 00:43:22.860 --> 00:43:24.820 That's absurd. It belongs to my Young Lady... 00:43:24.820 --> 00:43:26.580 You hit me first. Yet, you still want to argue. 00:43:27.780 --> 00:43:29.100 That belongs to my Young Lady. 00:43:29.340 --> 00:43:30.100 What are you doing? 00:43:31.260 --> 00:43:32.100 Stop it, Lianfang! 00:43:34.580 --> 00:43:35.660 Who gave you the right to hit her? 00:43:41.780 --> 00:43:43.740 Changpu, what are you doing? 00:43:52.140 --> 00:43:53.460 What's wrong? 00:43:53.980 --> 00:43:56.860 Changpu! Wake up, Changpu. 00:43:56.860 --> 00:43:59.260 I didn't even hit her that hard. 00:44:00.740 --> 00:44:03.940 Changpu, wake up! 00:44:03.980 --> 00:44:05.660 Open your eyes! 00:44:05.980 --> 00:44:07.060 Changpu! 00:44:11.620 --> 00:44:13.300 Why hasn't Lianfang returned yet? 00:44:13.420 --> 00:44:15.540 Shaogong's room isn't that far away. 00:44:17.820 --> 00:44:19.540 Perhaps she's hiding somewhere dallying. 00:44:19.780 --> 00:44:20.580 That's not possible. 00:44:20.900 --> 00:44:22.300 Lianfang is certainly not that sort of person. 00:44:22.540 --> 00:44:23.980 She's always honest and responsible. 00:44:24.340 --> 00:44:25.100 Besides, 00:44:25.460 --> 00:44:26.540 you may not know this. 00:44:26.700 --> 00:44:28.780 But if it weren't for Lianfang who stayed to take care of me, 00:44:28.940 --> 00:44:30.420 I wouldn't be able to survive until today. 00:44:41.060 --> 00:44:41.900 Ms. Qing. 00:44:42.860 --> 00:44:43.740 Young Lady, 00:44:43.740 --> 00:44:45.660 Madam asked you to head to Jiuzhui Hall for questioning.