= Love Like The Galaxy=
=Episode 30=
Ouch.
So, you know it hurts?
If so,
why did you stand in front of Her Majesty?
If I didn't,
Her Majesty would've gotten hurt.
That Madam Wen Xiu is so arrogant.
How could Her Majesty tolerate her actions?
Don't worry.
Even if you weren't defending Her Majesty,
the candlestick wouldn't hit her anyway.
Although Madam Wen Xiu is dumb,
this is Changqiu Palace after all.
Naturally, she will act under restraint.
She would exert less force naturally
and pushed it in another direction
if you weren't standing there.
Are you mocking me right now?
Suit yourself then.
You can mock me all you want.
I just came to the palace not long ago.
How should I know about the devious intentions
of nobles like you all?
Shaoshang,
in the future,
you shouldn't interfere
with things you shouldn't interfere.
What do you mean by that?
Madam Wen Xiu is the daughter of Lord Qian'an
while Her Majesty is the empress.
What makes you think
that you need to protect the empress
when they argued?
If so, what makes you think
that the empress doesn't need my protection?
That's right.
To you all, Her Majesty has the highest rank of all women.
However, where were you and His Majesty
when Madam Wen Xiu was humiliating her?
What makes you think
that strong people don't need any protection?
What about you then?
Shaoshang,
I know you're strong.
But what makes you think that you don't need my protection?
We've arrived at Marquis Quling's Residence.
Let's get off.
When I was 15,
I once saw the clouds on Mount Kunlun
floating between the sky and the mountain peak.
It was so pure
that it penetrated the depth of my heart,
just like how you looked at me
when we were at Hua County.
I love how unrestrained you looked
when you spoke to me.
It always makes me happy.
I also love that you don't fear the powerful
and the difficulties you face.
Remember this,
you were the one who started this first.
- I don't give out my heart easily. - I'm not...
However, once I do,
I will never turn back.
However, if you cannot
do the same as me,
I would rather take back my heart.
Uncle, it's all thanks to your brilliant plan.
That Madam Wen Xiu
was indeed a fool who only knew how to fight for her brother's benefit.
She fell for the mintage trick easily
after we left the bait outside.
I've already bribed her agent.
We can buy the fake coins
for a low price.
By then,
you can spend them in the fief.
That way,
you can be comfortably off.
However, we can be convicted of treason by minting coins without permission.
Uncle, are you not afraid?
If they do pursue this matter,
the minerals are provided by Shouchun.
Junior Lord Qian'an is the one who minted the coins.
Madam Wen Xiu is the one who refused to comply with them.
At most, we'll be punished
for misusing counterfeit money.
Uncle, you're thoughtful indeed.
Here.
However,
you need to stay alert.
You know the character of your mother
and your third brother, right?
Especially your mother.
She doesn't like it when outsiders
bend the rules.
Coincidentally, you're someone
who likes to show off.
Listen,
regarding this matter,
if His Majesty punishes us
because we gave ourselves away,
it will spell huge trouble for the Yue Family.
Uncle, don't worry.
If the person in Changqiu Palace
wasn't so stingy,
there's no need for me to risk my life
in order to make some money.
It's better for you to stay cautious.
Someone, serve us some liquor.
Dear guests,
this is the new liquor we invented.
It's called Blooming Flowers.
You two must give it a try.
Mr. Tian, come in.
Blooming Flowers?
That's a great name.
Here, let me try.
In the future,
the Yue Family will strike it rich.
So what?
Even so, that Ling Buyi
is still too blind to fall for a perfect woman like me.
Of all the girls he could choose,
he chose a rude brat.
Second Sister always persuaded me to avoid trouble.
However, I feel angry
whenever I see her.
She better hope that she won't encounter me alone.
If not,
I'll make her understand
how difficult it is to survive in the Imperial Family.
(Marquis Quling's Residence)
Young Lady, why do you look
so listless?
Young Lady, could it be that you couldn't sleep or eat well
because you missed General Ling?
Nonsense! Why should I miss him?
If so, why are you waiting by the gate?
Besides,
General Ling said he wasn't picking you up today.
Why haven't you gotten on the carriage yet?
I...
I was just waiting for Mother.
She would always come and nag me
before I went into the palace.
But now, she's ignoring me as well.
That was in the past.
Madam said she could feel at ease since Her Majesty
was your personal mentor.
It feels great
to be free.
It feels great, huh?
Your Highness,
isn't that Lady Cheng?
Even the heavens are taking pity on me.
I finally encountered her alone.
Stop right there!
Such audacity!
How dare you not greet Third Princess
when you're in the palace?
Your Highness.
Did I order you to get up?
You got up without my permission.
All this time,
you've been learning the palace rules from my mother.
Hasn't my mother taught you
that you mustn't get up
if no one
ordered you to get up?
You better kneel!
In the palace,
showing contempt to the princes and princesses
is a violation of rites.
How should we punish her?
She deserves the death penalty.
Give her the rod punishment.
Your Highness,
you and I have no grudges against each other.
Why must you aggressive on me?
Although there are no grudges between us,
I hate people who don't know their places
the most.
Who would've expected
Zisheng
to pick a wretch like you?
Since you've managed to enter the palace
and enjoy the fortune that doesn't belong to you,
you should bear the consequences of being greedy.
Someone!
Take her away and slap her!
Slap her until Ling Buyi feels sorry for her!
Wait!
Your Highness, since you knew
that my future husband was Ling Buyi,
my father was Marquis Quling,
and I was attending training in Changqiu Palace under Her Majesty's order,
not only were you aggressive on me,
but you were also trying to execute illegal punishment.
Do you have no respect for His and Her Majesty at all?
You have a sharp-tongued indeed.
It's a shame
that no one from the Changqiu Palace is here.
No one can protect you today.
Lower your body.
Flatten your hand.
This is the position you should take when you speak to Third Princess.
What are you staring at?
Someone, slap her.
What are you staring at?
Continue!
Stop!
Consort Chu, are you trying to stop me
from teaching this unruly servant?
We've agreed that Mother is the one
who will teach Lady Cheng about the palace rules.
Third Princess, you're punishing her for not obeying the rules.
Are you trying to humiliate Mother by saying
that she didn't teach her well?
Consort Chu, that's not it.
Mother just asked me
where Lady Cheng was
when it's time for her to serve her during lunchtime.
I couldn't just tell Mother
that it was because you were punishing her
after she broke the rules
due to Mother's negligence,
right?
Consort Chu, calm down.
I was just joking with
Lady Cheng.
Since Mother needs Lady Cheng to serve her,
she should go.
We can talk about it
during lunchtime.
It's lucky that your tendons and bones weren't damaged.
Don't worry.
Mother and Zisheng will surely uphold justice for you
if you tell them about it.
Her Majesty has too many things to attend to.
I don't wish to trouble her.
I don't want to depend on Ling Buyi for everything too.
At the end of the day, I still have to depend on myself to survive in here.
You're too eager to prove yourself.
Third Princess only dares to act arrogant
as she's the daughter of His Majesty's favorite consort, Consort Yue.
And, she has a capable brother like Third Prince too.
That's why she never showed any respect for Changqiu Palace at all.
Moreover,
Third Princess was brought up alongside Marquis Yue.
That's why she's so arrogant.
Does Third Princess fancy General Ling as well?
When she was young,
she disliked the skinny Zisheng.
But she fell for him
after he grew stronger
and made a name for himself.
At the end of the day,
she might not be in love with him at all.
She's just in love with his looks and power.
My hands
weren't supposed to follow me into the palace initially.
But they're unwilling to leave due to their lust for power.
They've already been hurt
twice.
It's no wonder Zisheng fell for you.
You're much more interesting than the others here.
I cannot shoulder General Ling's love.
I only came into the palace and got myself
into trouble because of him.
Zisheng also wasn't respected
when he first entered the palace.
He was in more trouble
than you.
I remember that he almost died
after someone pushed him into the river.
Luckily, the crown prince rescued him.
Did you know
what Zisheng love to do back then?
He loved to have meals
together with his servants and maidservants.
Since young, Zisheng
never had a meal
together with his family.
When he was young,
he would attend the Lantern Festival every year.
He would stand under
the dimly lit lanterns
and observe the full moon
and the reunion of other people.
I've also heard about what Madam Wen Xiu
had done on that day.
General Wang Chun
requested me to apologize to you two on his behalf.
Zisheng,
both you and General Wang Chun
are my trusted aides.
You two must not resent each other because of women.
Your Highness, I'm not trying to pick on
the Cavalry General because of personal grudges.
It's just that he's incompetent
and he does not deserve his position.
Your Highness, as the crown prince,
naturally, the state affairs are your priorities.
You shouldn't practice cronyism.
And, Sun Sheng, Consort Chu's cousin,
not only was he lousy in martial arts,
but he also indulged himself in worldly pleasures all day long.
He's an alcoholic as well.
How could
we let someone like him
be the leader of the Eastern Palace's bodyguards?
Your Highness, it's best
for you to consider another candidate as soon as possible.
But...
After all, they're members of my wife's clan.
It's just an armchair job for him.
Today is General Huo's death anniversary.
Changqiu Palace will hold a banquet in the afternoon.
It's been a long time
since you and I had a meal together.
Why don't we...
No need for that.
I still have things to attend to.
Please pardon me.
However, Consort Chu
is having a chat with your wife in the Eastern Palace.
Aren't you waiting for her?
Today is General Huo's death anniversary.
We can return to Changqiu Palace together.
We can still chat before the banquet.
Prepare the carriage.
Yes.
I need to assist Jitong.
I shall excuse myself...
Don't worry.
I know you're afraid to see Third Princess again.
Zisheng will be there as well.
He'll surely protect you.
People here are unpredictable.
It's been a tough journey for him.
I'm sure he won't let you suffer as he did.
Your Highness,
His Highness's wet nurse ordered me
to ask you if you had prepared the gifts for the ministers
who will assume their positions in the capital soon?
I prepared them long ago.
Just tell His Highness's wet nurse to do the usual
and send the gifts to them.
Yes.
Stop.
Madam Liang and I are old friends.
You should give her this pearl hairpin
as my token of appreciation.
But Your Highness, this pearl hairpin is a tribute offered by foreign envoys.
Since it belongs to His Highness,
it's most appropriate to give it
to subjects who have contributed much to the nation.
Yes, Your Highness.
It seems like
being the bride of the Imperial Family
is pretty difficult too.
Actually, I know
the palace is a hotbed of rumors
and that it's best for me not to get involved.
However,
I have no choice but to get involved now.
If I'm going to be his bride,
I have to understand his background.
This is the place where he grew up in.
I wish
to take the path he had taken before.
You're pretty bold, aren't you?
Your Highness.
Your Highness, you came here together with Zisheng?
What a coincidence.
We can attend
the family banquet together.
Your Highness,
I just remembered
that I have something to tell Shaoshang.
Please allow me to make a move first.
Why did you get hurt again?
I thought you were going to take back your heart?
Why are you looking for me now?
You appeared in the Eastern Palace,
and I bumped into you.
I wasn't looking for you.
Fine.
If so, General Ling, I won't appear in front of you again.
Who hurt you?
It's just a minor injury.
It's nothing.
Since you're not willing to tell me,
I'll do my own investigation.
Shaoshang,
there's one more thing
you should remember.
You shouldn't visit the Eastern Palace often.
You should stay away from Consort Chu as well.
But why?
Consort Chu doesn't put on airs.
The only way to prevent getting bullied here
is to stay in the Eastern Palace.
You have only entered the palace for a few days.
How could you tell
who's not putting on airs
and who has influence over the palace?
Although I'm the daughter of a general,
my heart is true and sincere.
Consort Chu was born into a poor family.
Just like me,
she was hated by all the princes and princesses.
The palace
isn't as simple as you think.
You cannot tell
one's personality at first glance.
Of course everyone will look kind
when profits aren't involved.
However, when it comes to profit,
everyone will act differently.
The Eastern Palace is a hotbed of rumors.
I don't want you to be involved.
The Crown Princess said Crown Prince
saved you when you almost drowned.
How could you be so selfish?
Did you forget what happened in Yanhui Tower?
This incident has a deep root, and it involves many people.
You should stay away if you don't wish
to be implicated.
Ling Zisheng,
you always told me
to act like your bride.
If so, how could I stay away from this?
For your sake,
I'm trying to get used to life in the palace.
It's because I know
that I will face the things
you're facing in the future.
That's why,
I will take my time
to understand your past in the palace.
I need to know
the kind of person my future husband is.
Are you saying
that you're doing all of this
for my sake?
No.
I'm doing it for my sake.
All right.
You can do whatever you want.
I will protect you.
Greetings, Mother.
I've hired the best jeweler
in the capital to make this.
This peony hairpin is a gift from the heavens.
Mother, it fits your angelic look perfectly.
I regret
entrusting you to your third aunt's care
in order to follow His Majesty.
That's why you're behaving like a moneybag right now.
That's how you end up liking these uncultured accessories.
If only
you were half as sensible as
your second sister and third brother.
Didn't you just complain
about the empress for cutting your pocket money
in order to reduce the palace expenses?
Where did you get all this money from?
Could it be that Prince Consort Xuan was accepting bribes?
Mother, please don't tease me.
I was just doing business with my peers
and making some pocket money.
Even Prince Consort Xuan has no idea.
You don't even know how to count.
How could you do business?
I've bought some shares
of the restaurants in the capital.
They will share their dividends with me if they do well.
Mother,
I'm already married.
It's not unreasonable for me
to own some properties outside the palace, right?
I don't care if you're speaking the truth or not.
But, let me give you a reminder.
Do not disgrace the Yue Family
because of worldly possessions such as these.
And,
do not come to the palace
in these kinds of apparel.
You're a phoenix.
Don't dress yourself up like a wild chicken.
If you have too much money on your hands,
you should buy a big mirror so that you can see yourself.
Don't dress up like a country bumpkin
and turn yourself into a laughing stock.
Mother,
you're criticizing me again.
Third Aunt has invited me over for dinner today.
She said she would introduce some old acquaintances to me.
I can't just dress myself poorly
and embarrass the imperial family, right?
Look at you.
As a princess,
there's no need to put on airs in front of merchants.
The prestige of the imperial family
is the best thing you can have.
Mother, please stop reprimanding me.
Now, the palace is cutting its expenses.
I'm leading a poorer life compared with the wives of the merchants.
I'm only mingling with those ladies
all because the one in Changqiu Palace
convinced Father to be a stingy man.
I suggest you mind your words.
His and Her Majesty did so
in order to serve as an example for their people.
Do you think an uncultured person like you
has the right to laugh at them?
Enough.
Today is General Huo's death anniversary.
They will hold a banquet in Changqiu Palace this afternoon.
Your father will be attending the ceremony personally.
You should pay your respect in Fengxian Hall too.
Yes, Mother.
Stop right there.
Are you heading there just like this?
It's my fault for giving your second sister
too much intelligence when I gave birth to her.
That's why you ended up being such an idiot.
You're trying to attend the memorial ceremony in this getup?
Are you trying
to drag the entire Yue Family
to the grave with you?
Someone!
Get a plain dress for Third Princess.
Yes, Your Highness.
Lady Cheng, it's been some days since we met.
Seems like you're doing well.
Your Highness, thank you for the compliment.
It's been some days since we met.
Have you improved in your studies?
Father doesn't remember me anyway.
It doesn't matter if I study hard or not.
You were already useless.
But now, you can't even study well.
You're just like me.
In the future,
His Majesty will have nothing to say
when he mentions you.
So what?
Zisheng,
actually, His Majesty is a great ruler.
However, it would be better
if he didn't consummate with Lady Cheng
and give birth to Fifth Prince
when he was drunk.
Even His Majesty isn't a perfect individual.
He had tried his best to compensate for his mistake.
Even since that happened,
His Majesty only brought the empress, one consort,
and Attendant Cao together with him.
Shaoshang, since you're Zisheng's bride,
from now on, you'll be a part of our family.
You should join us in offering the toasts.
No need for that.
I'm in no mood to drink
whenever it comes to this occasion.
You guys can enjoy your meals.
Let me
be alone for a while.
Shaoshang,
you and I are close even though we've just met.
In the future, you must visit us
together with Zisheng.
That's right.
We'll be a family from now on.
(Consort of Fifth Prince) We'll be a family from now on.
You must visit us more often.
Third Brother, what are you laughing at?
I was just reminded of the past.
No one welcomed Zisheng
when he first entered the palace.
But now,
everyone is trying to lick his boots.
Zisheng was brought up by Mother.
Naturally, those who did not welcome him
would not be
those who were brought up by Mother.
They must be the consort's...
Wu, you're speaking nonsense again.
All of us grew up together.
Zisheng is just like one of us.
There's no difference between Mother's side and the consort's side.
We're already lucky enough
to be the children of Father
who were born in this peaceful era.
We should make no distinction between our siblings.
Peaceful era?
I do not dare to flatter myself with that term.
However, this world
did obtain peace
after I became its ruler.
Regarding that,
Huo
was one of the major contributors.
It's all because General Huo risked his life to fight for our nation.
Father also sacrificed a lot
for the sake of our peace.
Second Sister, although you and I have the same mother,
I'm not
as eloquent as you.
It's no wonder Father favors you.
Your Majesty,
Lady Ruyang has arrived.
Summon her.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Summon Lady Ruyang!
Aunt.
Someone, bring her to her seat...
Today is General Huo's death anniversary.
Your Majesty, I knew you were holding a family banquet.
That's why I came without permission.
This must be Zisheng's bride.
I must ask you
how you forced Yuchang
to become a nun in Sancai Tower.
Our marriage
was arranged by His Majesty himself.
And, both sides of the families had agreed to it.
Old Consort,
what do you mean by this?
Both sides of the families had agreed to it?
Cheng,
why didn't you visit Marquis Chengyang and his wife?
My father had already divorced my mother.
There was no need for Shaoshang to visit Madam Chunyu.
Madam Chunyu is her future mother-in-law.
Future mother-in-law?
Are you saying that my mother had already passed away?
Today is my uncle's death anniversary.
Old Consort, please mind your words.
Did I say
anything wrong?
At the end of the day, she's your elder.
Cheng,
why didn't you pay her a visit?
Shaoshang hasn't visited my mother yet.
Why must she visit Madam Chunyu?
She doesn't deserve it.
You abandoned Yuchang
and defended Cheng.
Consort Yue has arrived.
Aunt,
this is my seat.
Please excuse me.
I thought you weren't coming?
You don't attend family banquets usually.
It's because I missed you.
I heard that you were coming.
I was thinking
that you should have someone
you could share your thoughts with.
That's why
I rushed here.
Someone,
grant Lady Ruyang a seat.
At the end of the day, I'm still your elder.
If you insist on talking about seniority,
Aunt, you're His Majesty's elder.
Why don't you take His Majesty's seat then?
I was late.
You didn't stir up any trouble, did you?
If you stir up any trouble again,
I will definitely ask His Majesty
to confiscate your manor and servants.
I'll see how you can act arrogantly
without any wealth or power.
Mother, Third Sister already knew her fault.
Shut up.
If you try to defend her again,
I'll pray to Goddess Nuwa
so that you will give birth
to an idiot like your third sister.
Mother, you're wise indeed.
Father had already punished her several times
before this.
Mother, please stop blaming her.
Consort Chu, I suggest
you focus on your own duties.
You can tell me what to do
when you do become
the empress in the future.
But don't worry,
I will surely leave before that day arrives
so that you won't need to waste your effort on me.
Why are you crying?
Mother, she was just overwhelmed by your words.
Why are you crying? Keep quiet!
Yue Heng,
don't you think you're being too mean here?
You've scared all those children.
Children of the imperial family
should put on airs when they have to.
You shouldn't discipline them in such a strict way.
Children of the imperial family
are children of His Majesty.
As parents,
we gave birth to them and raised them.
We don't expect them to be filial.
We just hope that they won't act unruly
and disgrace their parents.
Aunt,
is that too much to ask for
as their parents?
I guess so.
Your granddaughter
never cared about her parents' dignity.
She could cry over and over again because of a failed marriage.
And now,
she has even become a nun in Sancai Tower.
You!
Are you Zisheng's bride?
Raise your head.
Why do you look nervous?
Did you skip lunch?
Mother, you have good taste. This Lady Cheng is...
Wu,
why do you still look as ghastly as always?
Look at your dark eye circles.
Did you spend
the entire night chatting with
your aides again?
Look at your face.
Do you think you can be married into the Yue Family with that face?
I'm afraid to even the wedding fans used in the ceremony
cannot cover your dark eye circles.
You should spend more time alone
and take care of your health, understood?
She left without bidding farewell.
She's an unruly brat indeed.
Forget it.
I shall leave her be
for some days before she gets married.
This is what I am.
I'm too soft-hearted.
I was always
lenient to my children.
How could you be so mean?
I was just educating my child.
Aunt, why did you say that about me?
Yes.
Aunt, I knew you didn't like me.
You only liked His Majesty.
But not entirely.
Aunt, you didn't like His Majesty
when he was young.
After that,
when His Majesty proved his capability
and started to earn fame and fortune,
that's when you started to dote on His Majesty.
After that, His Majesty became the ruler of the nation.
By then, Aunt, you were
spoiling His Majesty with your love.
Yue Heng,
what do you mean by this?
Are you trying to drive a wedge between me and His Majesty?
Consorts and prince consorts,
I'm not treating you guys as outsiders here.
However, I'm going to talk about the old tales.
Are you guys sure
you want to listen to them?
Just get straight to the point.
Back then, when First Princess was pregnant and weak,
you weren't willing to lend her any money to buy meat.
It was winter back then.
His Majesty had no choice but to go hunting in the mountains.
He only hoped that he could obtain some fur and meat for my sister.
When Huo Chong discovered His Majesty,
he had already turned purple from the cold.
After that, Huo Chong was the one who provided First Princess
with everything during her pregnancy,
and cured His Majesty of his cold.
It's a shame
that good people die young.
I didn't lend her any money?
Back then, your uncle didn't return home for several months.
I had no choice but to save up some money.
Besides, I...
I didn't know that His Majesty was going to head into the mountains.
Zisheng,
your uncle died young.
You're the only descendant
of the Huo Family now.
His Majesty and I
hoped that you could get married and give birth to offspring
so that your descendants could
burn offerings to your uncle and his family
and not let them end up as wandering spirits
in the underworld.
If someone
doubts your bride,
just ignore their foolish attempt.
Yes, Consort Yue.
The beacon-fire has knocked over the white snow
I caress the scars gently from the past
Your back to the light, your eyes contain the galaxy
I hum as the sun and the moon mutter back
The light between your brows
Was put out and rekindled by the secular world
The sky, the mountain, and the ocean, whom do I part them for?
As I wake up from the blue sea, stone steles stand like a mountain range
Under the lantern, criticisms were thrown, the narrow door could not contain my feelings
The joys and woes of this mortal life, we speak as we dream of the future
Both of us will be
In the sea of stars, burning bright with our sincerity
Our sincerity