WEBVTT 00:01:24.220 --> 00:01:29.700 = Love Like the Galaxy= 00:01:30.120 --> 00:01:33.520 =Episode 11= 00:02:18.280 --> 00:02:20.160 Niaoniao is indeed strong-minded. 00:02:20.480 --> 00:02:22.160 She didn't make a sound 00:02:22.280 --> 00:02:23.640 when she was punished. 00:02:24.760 --> 00:02:27.640 It's a pity that she's a lady. If she were a man, 00:02:27.760 --> 00:02:29.440 she'll achieve great accomplishments. 00:02:31.360 --> 00:02:33.080 I've examined Niaoniao's injuries. 00:02:33.760 --> 00:02:36.360 They're all bruises without any flesh wounds. 00:02:36.680 --> 00:02:38.080 The degrees of swelling and bruising aren't serious either. 00:02:38.880 --> 00:02:39.840 So 00:02:40.240 --> 00:02:42.080 Sister-in-law didn't really put much strength into it. 00:02:43.640 --> 00:02:45.640 She followed Elder Brother to every battle expedition. 00:02:46.200 --> 00:02:47.680 If she truly meant to punish Niaoniao, 00:02:47.840 --> 00:02:49.400 would Niaoniao even be alive? 00:02:52.200 --> 00:02:54.120 Both mother and daughter 00:02:55.000 --> 00:02:56.840 are sure stubborn. 00:02:59.760 --> 00:03:01.080 Sir. Madam. 00:03:01.440 --> 00:03:03.160 There's a riding man following us. 00:03:03.640 --> 00:03:05.480 It's Grand Tutor Lou's nephew. 00:03:05.720 --> 00:03:06.640 His name is Lou Yao. 00:03:06.720 --> 00:03:07.800 He wants to meet Young Lady. 00:03:12.320 --> 00:03:13.160 Stop the carriage. 00:03:13.520 --> 00:03:14.440 Stop the carriage! 00:03:32.320 --> 00:03:34.240 I'm Lou Yao, paying my respect to you, Official Cheng. 00:03:34.640 --> 00:03:35.480 Mr. Lou, 00:03:36.040 --> 00:03:37.160 what are you... 00:03:37.600 --> 00:03:40.080 I've met Miss Shaoshang on several occasions. 00:03:40.360 --> 00:03:41.800 I truly admire her character. 00:03:41.920 --> 00:03:44.640 I heard she'll be following you to Hua County. 00:03:44.680 --> 00:03:45.840 So I want to follow along, 00:03:45.960 --> 00:03:47.880 hoping I can keep Miss Shaoshang safe along the way. 00:03:48.400 --> 00:03:49.280 Mr. Lou, look around you. 00:03:49.800 --> 00:03:51.600 There are many of us traveling together here. 00:03:51.600 --> 00:03:53.240 We can keep Shaoshang safe ourselves. 00:03:53.400 --> 00:03:54.680 So, no need to trouble you, Mr. Lou. 00:03:54.840 --> 00:03:56.160 Besides, we heard you just broke off 00:03:56.280 --> 00:03:58.280 your engagement with the He Family. 00:03:58.360 --> 00:03:59.400 If you tag along with Shaoshang, 00:03:59.680 --> 00:04:00.960 it might cause a misunderstanding. 00:04:01.200 --> 00:04:03.240 I conduct myself properly, so I have a clear conscience. 00:04:04.440 --> 00:04:05.320 Mr. Lou, 00:04:06.000 --> 00:04:06.920 can I speak to you in private? 00:04:23.800 --> 00:04:26.040 What's the reason for you coming with us? 00:04:27.720 --> 00:04:28.480 I... 00:04:30.560 --> 00:04:32.480 I wanted to say you're good. 00:04:32.640 --> 00:04:33.400 That day, 00:04:33.400 --> 00:04:35.520 you did nothing wrong by making them fall off the bridge. 00:04:35.760 --> 00:04:37.280 I sincerely admire you. 00:04:47.240 --> 00:04:48.760 What nonsense are you talking about? 00:04:49.600 --> 00:04:50.600 I happened to pass by 00:04:51.080 --> 00:04:53.600 and saw you sneakily remove the wood. 00:04:54.040 --> 00:04:55.760 Don't worry. I didn't tell anyone about this. 00:04:57.680 --> 00:04:58.560 Mr. Lou, 00:04:58.760 --> 00:04:59.760 to tell you the truth. 00:05:00.480 --> 00:05:02.240 I didn't leave home because I was ill. 00:05:02.680 --> 00:05:04.040 My mother expelled me from the capital 00:05:04.160 --> 00:05:06.120 after she punished me under military paddle punishment. 00:05:06.800 --> 00:05:08.560 Such punishment was already too much for me to handle. 00:05:09.000 --> 00:05:10.240 What else do you want, Mr. Lou? 00:05:10.520 --> 00:05:11.760 Miss Shaoshang, you've misunderstood me. 00:05:12.080 --> 00:05:13.240 I'm not holding you accountable. 00:05:13.640 --> 00:05:15.640 Wang Ling deserved it in the first place. 00:05:15.880 --> 00:05:17.200 You shouldn't be punished severely. 00:05:17.200 --> 00:05:18.160 Say no more. 00:05:18.400 --> 00:05:19.920 If there's nothing else, 00:05:20.160 --> 00:05:21.360 we shall bid each other goodbye here. 00:05:22.000 --> 00:05:22.840 Miss Shaoshang. 00:05:23.280 --> 00:05:24.240 If you didn't stop me 00:05:24.480 --> 00:05:25.640 that day, 00:05:25.800 --> 00:05:27.160 I would have fallen off the bridge too. 00:05:28.560 --> 00:05:30.120 This is who I am. 00:05:30.160 --> 00:05:31.800 An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. 00:05:31.920 --> 00:05:33.000 If it weren't for you, 00:05:33.160 --> 00:05:34.280 I'd do the same. 00:05:34.400 --> 00:05:35.440 I would never involve innocent people. 00:05:36.040 --> 00:05:38.160 Miss Shaoshang, you indeed have a kind heart. 00:05:38.360 --> 00:05:39.320 You draw a line between love and hate. 00:05:39.400 --> 00:05:40.240 It's the first time 00:05:40.400 --> 00:05:41.400 for me to meet 00:05:41.400 --> 00:05:42.680 someone like you in my life. 00:05:42.760 --> 00:05:43.960 At the Lantern Festival, 00:05:44.600 --> 00:05:45.840 you were defensive of me too. 00:05:46.120 --> 00:05:46.880 You've mistaken. 00:05:46.960 --> 00:05:47.760 I just find 00:05:47.760 --> 00:05:49.400 your fiancée too overbearing. 00:05:49.400 --> 00:05:51.000 So I only wanted to help you teach her a lesson. 00:05:51.320 --> 00:05:52.720 She's no longer my fiancée. 00:05:53.360 --> 00:05:54.960 I've broken off my engagement with He Zhaojun. 00:05:55.400 --> 00:05:57.600 So I don't have a marriage prospect for now. 00:05:57.840 --> 00:05:58.960 What does it matter to me 00:05:59.680 --> 00:06:01.000 whether you have a marriage prospect or not? 00:06:02.600 --> 00:06:04.400 I just don't want you to misunderstand. 00:06:04.880 --> 00:06:06.080 He Zhaojun will marry 00:06:06.160 --> 00:06:07.440 into Lord Yong's Mansion next month. 00:06:07.800 --> 00:06:08.920 It doesn't concern me 00:06:08.920 --> 00:06:10.600 whether He Zhaojun is marrying into Lord Yong's Family. 00:06:10.760 --> 00:06:11.440 Mr. Lou, 00:06:11.440 --> 00:06:12.520 you can't blame me 00:06:13.080 --> 00:06:14.240 that your engagement was broken off. 00:06:14.240 --> 00:06:14.960 Yes, 00:06:14.960 --> 00:06:17.240 I indeed got entangled with you and your fiancée. 00:06:17.600 --> 00:06:19.440 But you can't come and pester me. 00:06:19.640 --> 00:06:21.440 I've never spoken anything bad about you. 00:06:21.560 --> 00:06:22.400 I never did. 00:06:23.000 --> 00:06:24.360 But you can't threaten me 00:06:25.560 --> 00:06:27.000 with my misdeed. 00:06:27.720 --> 00:06:29.240 No, it's not like that. 00:06:29.560 --> 00:06:31.040 Miss Shaoshang, you got it wrong again. 00:06:31.320 --> 00:06:33.400 I just feel we're like old friends 00:06:34.120 --> 00:06:35.000 when we first met. 00:06:35.640 --> 00:06:36.640 I can't forget you after meeting you again. 00:06:37.600 --> 00:06:38.360 So 00:06:38.840 --> 00:06:39.840 I came to follow you. 00:06:47.240 --> 00:06:48.520 I didn't misunderstand anything. 00:06:49.160 --> 00:06:50.560 But you did. 00:06:51.240 --> 00:06:52.600 For you... 00:06:52.920 --> 00:06:53.680 I... 00:06:56.360 --> 00:06:57.200 Farewell. 00:06:57.840 --> 00:06:58.560 Fudeng! 00:06:59.320 --> 00:07:00.160 Fudeng! 00:07:00.440 --> 00:07:01.280 Yes, Young Lady. 00:07:02.840 --> 00:07:03.760 Let's make a move. 00:07:04.920 --> 00:07:05.800 Miss Shaoshang. 00:07:08.080 --> 00:07:08.960 Mr. Lou. 00:07:23.840 --> 00:07:24.680 Set out! 00:07:30.520 --> 00:07:31.440 Miss Shaoshang. 00:07:41.760 --> 00:07:43.200 (Even if I misunderstood,) 00:07:43.800 --> 00:07:45.320 (I truly like you.) 00:07:46.480 --> 00:07:47.840 (It's just that you have no feelings for me.) 00:07:49.800 --> 00:07:50.640 (No.) 00:07:50.800 --> 00:07:51.400 (Lou Yao,) 00:07:51.720 --> 00:07:53.920 (didn't you admire her courage) 00:07:53.920 --> 00:07:55.320 (and tenacity?) 00:07:56.040 --> 00:07:57.240 (How can you easily give up) 00:07:57.240 --> 00:07:58.520 (before fighting for her?) 00:08:40.280 --> 00:08:40.960 Madam. 00:08:51.280 --> 00:08:52.040 Niaoniao. 00:09:06.040 --> 00:09:06.800 Fudeng. 00:09:10.440 --> 00:09:11.240 Yes, Sir? 00:09:12.320 --> 00:09:13.720 Give this to Mr. Lou. 00:09:20.440 --> 00:09:21.360 Mr. Lou. 00:10:21.000 --> 00:10:22.360 Let's rest here. 00:10:24.400 --> 00:10:25.640 Everyone, get some rest! 00:10:33.440 --> 00:10:34.360 My dear, watch your steps. 00:10:35.560 --> 00:10:36.520 Third Aunt! 00:10:37.520 --> 00:10:38.280 Yes, Niaoniao. 00:10:38.400 --> 00:10:40.000 Dear, are you hungry or tired? 00:10:40.160 --> 00:10:42.120 I've prepared buttermilk and some snacks for you. 00:10:42.360 --> 00:10:43.800 Maybe you were tired from the journey 00:10:43.800 --> 00:10:45.400 that you lost your appetite. 00:10:45.720 --> 00:10:46.720 Let me help you. 00:10:47.120 --> 00:10:48.160 You must be tired too. 00:10:54.640 --> 00:10:55.760 Have some snacks. 00:11:18.340 --> 00:11:19.140 Dear, 00:11:20.780 --> 00:11:22.380 the sun is blazing hot. 00:11:22.580 --> 00:11:23.900 Let me shade you. 00:11:27.420 --> 00:11:28.340 Enough already. 00:11:28.500 --> 00:11:30.500 Niaoniao's upset because of your behavior. 00:11:30.500 --> 00:11:32.300 You must be tired from the journey too. 00:11:32.500 --> 00:11:33.700 Go and get some rest. 00:11:33.980 --> 00:11:34.780 Dear, 00:11:35.020 --> 00:11:37.060 you've suffered a lot for me because of Mother. 00:11:37.060 --> 00:11:39.420 It's only right that I repay you for your sacrifice. 00:11:40.060 --> 00:11:41.020 Dear, 00:11:41.580 --> 00:11:43.500 you only cherish me when we are away from home. 00:11:43.820 --> 00:11:45.140 Every time we return home to visit Mother, 00:11:45.700 --> 00:11:47.060 you'll shirk like a rat sees a cat. 00:11:47.220 --> 00:11:48.260 One is my mother, 00:11:48.700 --> 00:11:49.820 and the other one is my wife. 00:11:50.420 --> 00:11:51.820 Both of you are the cats. 00:11:52.420 --> 00:11:53.780 I'm the only rat. 00:11:55.060 --> 00:11:56.740 A rat, like Third Uncle should have left 00:11:56.940 --> 00:11:58.220 the house earlier. 00:11:58.460 --> 00:12:00.860 That way, he can be played by one cat all day long. 00:12:12.660 --> 00:12:13.460 Shaoshang, 00:12:13.460 --> 00:12:14.500 the weather is awfully hot. 00:12:14.660 --> 00:12:15.660 Let me shelter you from the heat. 00:12:18.500 --> 00:12:20.260 I wanted to prepare some food for you. 00:12:20.740 --> 00:12:22.940 But I didn't have enough time because I left in a hurry. 00:12:39.580 --> 00:12:40.180 Shaoshang. 00:12:48.900 --> 00:12:49.620 Shaoshang. 00:12:59.140 --> 00:13:01.300 During this peaceful time, there are more cats than rats. 00:13:02.700 --> 00:13:04.060 Only he is like me 00:13:04.420 --> 00:13:06.100 who's willing to play with one cat. 00:13:06.180 --> 00:13:07.060 Enough. 00:13:07.860 --> 00:13:09.420 Why don't you ask Mr. Lou 00:13:09.660 --> 00:13:11.140 what is it that he wants? 00:13:11.900 --> 00:13:12.540 As you wish. 00:13:16.220 --> 00:13:17.060 Dear, be careful. 00:13:18.940 --> 00:13:19.780 Mr. Lou, 00:13:21.020 --> 00:13:22.020 can I speak to you? 00:13:26.700 --> 00:13:28.500 You've been following us for several days now. 00:13:29.060 --> 00:13:30.100 What exactly are you after? 00:13:30.740 --> 00:13:31.660 Official Cheng, 00:13:32.740 --> 00:13:34.940 I feel a sense of closeness when I first saw her. 00:13:36.140 --> 00:13:37.820 She may ignore me now. 00:13:38.300 --> 00:13:39.340 But to me, 00:13:40.300 --> 00:13:41.820 she's different from other ladies. 00:13:42.980 --> 00:13:43.700 Official Cheng, 00:13:44.140 --> 00:13:44.820 what do you think 00:13:45.420 --> 00:13:46.420 I should do? 00:13:50.820 --> 00:13:51.620 Don't worry. 00:13:52.100 --> 00:13:54.260 I'll ask your uncle to send him away. 00:13:55.300 --> 00:13:56.140 Niaoniao, 00:13:56.140 --> 00:13:57.860 there's an empty hunting lodge at the top of the mountain. 00:13:58.100 --> 00:14:00.780 It was a temporary camp for the army while they were on the march. 00:14:01.020 --> 00:14:03.140 Do you want to take a look? 00:14:07.460 --> 00:14:08.140 Shaoshang, 00:14:11.620 --> 00:14:13.460 my elder brother used to travel around in his early years. 00:14:13.620 --> 00:14:14.940 He had been to Qing County and Hua County. 00:14:15.140 --> 00:14:16.780 He also drew a topographic map himself. 00:14:17.220 --> 00:14:19.260 I knew we were going to pass by this area. 00:14:19.500 --> 00:14:20.660 So I stole his map. 00:14:21.060 --> 00:14:22.340 I can be your guide. 00:14:23.620 --> 00:14:25.740 It's all right. I don't want to go anywhere. 00:14:42.860 --> 00:14:43.660 Shaoshang, 00:14:44.260 --> 00:14:45.780 Mr. Lou likes you 00:14:45.900 --> 00:14:47.980 and he's very attentive to you. 00:14:49.060 --> 00:14:50.540 Since Niaoniao has no feelings for him, 00:14:50.700 --> 00:14:52.220 why don't you use your wisdom and talent 00:14:52.300 --> 00:14:53.820 to send Mr. Lou away? 00:14:54.540 --> 00:14:55.380 I understand. 00:14:56.020 --> 00:14:57.460 Thank you, Third Uncle. 00:14:58.700 --> 00:14:59.540 Come with me. 00:15:05.180 --> 00:15:05.940 Sit. 00:15:15.060 --> 00:15:16.540 What I look for in my future husband is 00:15:17.060 --> 00:15:18.540 someone like Third Uncle 00:15:18.540 --> 00:15:20.580 who's gentle, considerate, and obedient. 00:15:20.820 --> 00:15:22.540 When I say something, he'd never disobey me. 00:15:22.740 --> 00:15:24.660 He'll be my supporter in whatever that I do. 00:15:24.860 --> 00:15:25.860 Someone of my disposition 00:15:25.860 --> 00:15:27.380 could never be an obedient wife. 00:15:27.740 --> 00:15:29.340 My husband will have to obey me. 00:15:30.740 --> 00:15:31.780 The truth is, 00:15:32.780 --> 00:15:35.340 I never thought of marrying your Third Uncle. 00:15:36.140 --> 00:15:37.260 At that time, 00:15:38.180 --> 00:15:39.420 I was betrothed to someone else. 00:15:39.980 --> 00:15:40.860 Then... 00:15:41.780 --> 00:15:43.540 That's quite indecent of Third Uncle. 00:15:46.580 --> 00:15:47.980 Your uncle and I never did 00:15:48.140 --> 00:15:50.140 anything shameless. 00:15:50.740 --> 00:15:52.620 My marriage prospect left for seven years 00:15:52.860 --> 00:15:53.980 to escape from trouble. 00:15:54.420 --> 00:15:55.780 After he's broadened his horizon 00:15:56.300 --> 00:15:57.940 and experienced different things in life, 00:15:59.780 --> 00:16:01.820 that's how our betrothal was broken. 00:16:02.980 --> 00:16:03.820 Third Aunt, 00:16:03.900 --> 00:16:04.820 could this person be 00:16:05.260 --> 00:16:07.380 Yuan Shanjian's master? 00:16:09.180 --> 00:16:10.660 No wonder he always speaks 00:16:10.660 --> 00:16:12.140 in a few isolated words. 00:16:13.620 --> 00:16:14.380 Sure enough, 00:16:14.860 --> 00:16:16.060 the master is fickle-minded 00:16:16.220 --> 00:16:17.260 while the disciple is devious. 00:16:53.900 --> 00:16:55.100 If you don't focus, 00:16:56.060 --> 00:16:57.820 (Huangfu Yi) you'll only hurt yourself. 00:16:57.830 --> 00:16:59.100 (Huangfu Yi) 00:17:00.900 --> 00:17:01.740 Master. 00:17:12.940 --> 00:17:13.860 Shanjian. 00:17:15.420 --> 00:17:17.060 It should have been you and me traveling 00:17:17.060 --> 00:17:18.340 with His Majesty. 00:17:19.700 --> 00:17:20.540 But 00:17:20.820 --> 00:17:22.620 with this sickly body of mine, 00:17:23.260 --> 00:17:25.020 I can only stop and recuperate here. 00:17:25.540 --> 00:17:27.580 You had to stay as I recover 00:17:28.140 --> 00:17:29.620 instead of serving His Majesty. 00:17:31.580 --> 00:17:32.620 You must have felt unhappy. 00:17:33.060 --> 00:17:34.820 You know my character. 00:17:35.180 --> 00:17:36.860 I dislike traveling long distances the most 00:17:37.140 --> 00:17:38.500 nor do I like to humor people. 00:17:38.700 --> 00:17:40.660 I like staying here with you. 00:17:41.140 --> 00:17:41.900 Besides, 00:17:42.300 --> 00:17:43.940 the scenery here is beautiful. 00:17:44.180 --> 00:17:45.580 Doesn't it feel more at ease 00:17:45.740 --> 00:17:46.660 to play zither and flute here? 00:17:50.940 --> 00:17:52.300 The scenery here is 00:17:53.740 --> 00:17:54.780 indeed beautiful. 00:17:55.740 --> 00:17:56.740 It's not far 00:17:57.380 --> 00:17:58.380 from Hua County either. 00:17:59.140 --> 00:18:00.460 I heard Cheng Zhi will take office 00:18:00.660 --> 00:18:02.540 as the County Magistrate of Hua County. 00:18:03.780 --> 00:18:04.780 Do you think 00:18:05.340 --> 00:18:06.460 Madam Sang 00:18:08.300 --> 00:18:10.180 will come with him? 00:18:11.940 --> 00:18:12.780 Master, 00:18:13.580 --> 00:18:16.100 she's now someone's wife. 00:18:16.860 --> 00:18:17.900 In my opinion, 00:18:18.220 --> 00:18:20.460 you should forget about her. 00:18:21.380 --> 00:18:22.780 Lest you'll be more heartbroken. 00:18:28.980 --> 00:18:30.300 Until this day, 00:18:30.580 --> 00:18:32.700 only the sound of zither and flute is still around. 00:18:33.380 --> 00:18:34.180 People 00:18:35.420 --> 00:18:37.460 are indeed passers-by 00:18:39.140 --> 00:18:40.300 who are on a long journey 00:18:42.220 --> 00:18:44.260 in this world. 00:19:09.140 --> 00:19:11.340 Third Aunt, you lost seven years 00:19:11.580 --> 00:19:12.900 because of an unworthy person. 00:19:13.780 --> 00:19:15.420 The more I think about it, the more I feel it's a big loss. 00:19:18.060 --> 00:19:20.140 If I didn't waste my time on an unworthy person, 00:19:20.900 --> 00:19:22.100 how would I realize 00:19:22.820 --> 00:19:24.220 there's someone more deserving? 00:19:31.620 --> 00:19:32.780 I don't think of it that way. 00:19:33.020 --> 00:19:34.300 I'm ill-fated since young. 00:19:34.460 --> 00:19:36.140 So if I miss the opportunity to find a husband, 00:19:36.140 --> 00:19:38.780 I may not be able to find a better one. 00:19:38.900 --> 00:19:40.620 So once I meet someone I like, 00:19:40.700 --> 00:19:42.380 I must hold on to him tight. 00:19:42.380 --> 00:19:44.140 Otherwise, I'll never find a good husband. 00:19:44.420 --> 00:19:45.700 So do you find Mr. Lou 00:19:46.180 --> 00:19:47.780 to be a good prospect? 00:19:49.500 --> 00:19:51.060 I don't know him that well. 00:19:51.300 --> 00:19:53.500 How do I know if he's a good prospect? 00:19:53.860 --> 00:19:55.340 We must first experience it to believe it. 00:19:55.660 --> 00:19:56.940 That's how I, Cheng Shaoshang want it. 00:19:57.660 --> 00:19:58.620 Official Cheng, 00:19:59.100 --> 00:20:01.460 you managed to marry the daughter 00:20:01.700 --> 00:20:02.740 of Mount Bailu's Master. 00:20:03.580 --> 00:20:04.860 Can you give me some suggestions? 00:20:08.380 --> 00:20:11.340 Shunhua and Niaoniao have different personalities. 00:20:11.900 --> 00:20:13.340 So are we. 00:20:13.540 --> 00:20:15.540 You'll lose your strong points if you imitate me blindly. 00:20:16.220 --> 00:20:19.180 I'm talented and dashing 00:20:19.180 --> 00:20:21.420 while you're clueless and timid. 00:20:21.420 --> 00:20:22.620 But that's beside the point. 00:20:22.940 --> 00:20:23.980 The point is 00:20:24.100 --> 00:20:26.660 my beloved Shunhua loves me. 00:20:27.060 --> 00:20:28.300 But Niaoniao doesn't... 00:20:28.300 --> 00:20:29.980 Shaoshang will develop feelings for me in the future. 00:20:33.860 --> 00:20:35.900 Mr. Lou, you're so... 00:20:37.900 --> 00:20:40.020 Yet, you have such high self-confidence. 00:20:40.180 --> 00:20:41.780 I'm truly impressed. 00:20:42.580 --> 00:20:44.420 You should eat more. 00:20:44.620 --> 00:20:45.580 After you finish eating, 00:20:46.100 --> 00:20:47.100 you should go home. 00:20:49.980 --> 00:20:50.780 Official Cheng, 00:20:53.380 --> 00:20:54.700 please teach me. 00:20:58.140 --> 00:20:59.660 What are these drawings? 00:20:59.900 --> 00:21:01.460 Why are the shapes so strange? 00:21:01.620 --> 00:21:03.340 These are the mechanism traps I invented. 00:21:03.620 --> 00:21:04.380 Look. 00:21:04.420 --> 00:21:06.380 This is the device and this is the trap. 00:21:07.300 --> 00:21:08.620 Fortunately, there are these old military books 00:21:08.620 --> 00:21:10.060 in Third Uncle's carriage. 00:21:10.060 --> 00:21:11.500 Otherwise, I'd be bored to death 00:21:11.540 --> 00:21:12.700 on this long journey. 00:21:13.940 --> 00:21:15.660 Your mother said you were not like her. 00:21:15.860 --> 00:21:17.420 But I think you two are so similar. 00:21:18.020 --> 00:21:20.220 If you married a military officer in the future, 00:21:20.460 --> 00:21:22.060 you can also be a female general and follow him. 00:21:22.060 --> 00:21:22.860 Please don't. 00:21:23.140 --> 00:21:24.260 I'm not marrying a military officer. 00:21:24.580 --> 00:21:26.260 I'd live a lifetime of fear 00:21:26.260 --> 00:21:27.340 instead of having a peaceful life. 00:21:27.620 --> 00:21:28.300 Please spare me from that. 00:21:28.740 --> 00:21:31.300 But scholarly families are particular in choosing a prospect. 00:21:31.580 --> 00:21:33.100 The one must be proficient in the four arts 00:21:33.300 --> 00:21:34.460 or at least know some knowledge of them. 00:21:34.740 --> 00:21:35.980 But you... 00:21:38.980 --> 00:21:40.940 Then please teach me well. 00:21:41.060 --> 00:21:42.300 Teach me one by one. 00:21:42.660 --> 00:21:43.460 For instance, 00:21:44.020 --> 00:21:45.020 we can start by playing the flute. 00:21:46.980 --> 00:21:48.340 Look at you. 00:21:49.580 --> 00:21:50.660 If you ask me, 00:21:51.340 --> 00:21:54.380 Shaoshang always puts up her guard. But deep in her heart, 00:21:54.900 --> 00:21:56.140 she needs love and care. 00:21:56.140 --> 00:21:56.860 If you can treat her 00:21:56.940 --> 00:21:59.460 sincerely all the time, 00:22:01.060 --> 00:22:02.780 she'll feel it. 00:22:29.960 --> 00:22:30.880 Young Lady, 00:22:35.480 --> 00:22:36.360 I'm Miao. 00:22:36.960 --> 00:22:37.760 Surprisingly, 00:22:38.040 --> 00:22:39.440 not only the female guards 00:22:39.480 --> 00:22:40.440 Mother arranged are skilled in martial arts, 00:22:40.880 --> 00:22:42.200 but they also sing beautifully. 00:22:43.400 --> 00:22:44.400 Naturally, 00:22:44.400 --> 00:22:45.880 your mother will pick the best for you. 00:22:49.880 --> 00:22:50.760 Third Aunt, 00:22:51.800 --> 00:22:53.680 this is the life I want. 00:22:54.400 --> 00:22:55.880 To play the flute in the mountain, 00:22:57.240 --> 00:22:58.440 sing harmoniously, 00:22:58.520 --> 00:23:00.600 and live a carefree life. How nice that would be. 00:23:05.280 --> 00:23:06.120 Look! 00:23:06.360 --> 00:23:07.720 That hawk is huge! 00:23:10.240 --> 00:23:12.240 I've never seen such a huge hawk. 00:23:12.920 --> 00:23:14.200 It spreads its wings and soars in the sky. 00:23:16.120 --> 00:23:17.240 I want to be like it. 00:23:18.440 --> 00:23:19.760 To live in the vast world 00:23:20.520 --> 00:23:21.800 without restraint 00:23:22.080 --> 00:23:23.320 and soar in the sky. 00:23:27.960 --> 00:23:28.840 In the future, 00:23:29.640 --> 00:23:30.880 you'll see even more things. 00:23:59.160 --> 00:24:00.040 Third Uncle, 00:24:00.280 --> 00:24:02.080 I put it aside that you made a detour 00:24:02.160 --> 00:24:04.200 to Qing County to visit your old friend. 00:24:04.280 --> 00:24:05.360 Why did you lie 00:24:05.560 --> 00:24:07.360 that Qing County is the most bustling place? 00:24:07.640 --> 00:24:08.600 From what I see, 00:24:09.280 --> 00:24:10.320 it looks desolate. 00:24:10.800 --> 00:24:12.320 We can see everything clearly 00:24:12.360 --> 00:24:13.800 even if a bird flies in the sky. 00:24:17.960 --> 00:24:18.680 No, this is strange. 00:24:19.120 --> 00:24:20.080 Something is not wrong. 00:24:20.600 --> 00:24:21.320 Shunhua, 00:24:21.440 --> 00:24:22.600 I want you and Niaoniao to get on the carriage 00:24:22.600 --> 00:24:23.680 and go straight to Hua County. 00:24:23.680 --> 00:24:25.840 What about you? Are you entering the city alone? 00:24:26.120 --> 00:24:27.360 I'm afraid something bad happened in Qing County. 00:24:27.360 --> 00:24:28.400 I must go and check it out. 00:24:28.840 --> 00:24:29.680 You can't. 00:24:30.280 --> 00:24:31.320 I'll come with you. 00:24:31.560 --> 00:24:32.320 Shunhua, 00:24:33.040 --> 00:24:34.760 it's all right for you to come if the city is safe. 00:24:34.760 --> 00:24:35.320 If something bad happened, 00:24:35.320 --> 00:24:37.200 it'll be convenient to move about with a few people. 00:24:37.800 --> 00:24:39.840 I only need to bring a servant with me. 00:24:39.840 --> 00:24:41.240 It'll be more convenient to move about. 00:24:41.560 --> 00:24:42.800 The rest of the servants and female guards will stay 00:24:42.800 --> 00:24:43.920 and protect you. 00:24:45.840 --> 00:24:47.040 Fudeng, prepare the horse. 00:24:47.640 --> 00:24:48.360 Yes, Sir. 00:24:49.600 --> 00:24:51.080 Official Cheng, rest assured. 00:24:51.240 --> 00:24:52.600 Leave Madam Sang and Shaoshang to me. 00:24:52.920 --> 00:24:54.360 I'll protect them with my life 00:24:54.840 --> 00:24:55.760 and make sure they're safe. 00:24:57.560 --> 00:24:58.560 Thank you, Mr. Lou. 00:24:59.440 --> 00:25:00.360 Third Uncle. 00:25:01.560 --> 00:25:01.800 But... 00:25:01.800 --> 00:25:03.080 Niaoniao, say no more. 00:25:03.080 --> 00:25:05.120 You must listen to your Third Aunt 00:25:05.640 --> 00:25:06.520 and don't wander off. 00:25:06.680 --> 00:25:07.120 I think... 00:25:07.120 --> 00:25:07.960 Shunhua, 00:25:08.360 --> 00:25:10.480 don't worry or be afraid. 00:25:10.720 --> 00:25:12.960 I only need to get a closer look. 00:25:13.080 --> 00:25:15.080 If something is wrong, I won't enter. 00:25:15.200 --> 00:25:16.360 Then be careful. 00:25:23.160 --> 00:25:24.080 Third Uncle. 00:26:00.920 --> 00:26:02.800 If you're worried about Third Uncle, 00:26:03.080 --> 00:26:04.520 we can turn back 00:26:05.000 --> 00:26:06.480 and go to Qing County with Third Uncle. 00:26:06.880 --> 00:26:08.200 Father told me 00:26:08.280 --> 00:26:10.680 that Third Uncle is a blessed man since young. 00:26:10.880 --> 00:26:12.200 So he has a great amount of luck. 00:26:12.320 --> 00:26:13.320 But I'm not. 00:26:14.000 --> 00:26:15.920 I was cursed with bad luck since I was born. 00:26:16.000 --> 00:26:17.240 That's why I feel 00:26:17.520 --> 00:26:18.720 it's safer 00:26:19.240 --> 00:26:20.320 if we're with Third Uncle. 00:26:22.080 --> 00:26:23.280 Stop talking nonsense. 00:26:23.960 --> 00:26:25.000 Shaoshang, don't be scared. 00:26:25.400 --> 00:26:27.400 His Majesty's imperial carriage has passed through this way. 00:26:27.680 --> 00:26:29.520 The brave Yulin Guards are also in his company. 00:26:30.000 --> 00:26:31.560 General Ling's black armored guards are also with them. 00:26:31.960 --> 00:26:33.680 Even if there are bandits scattered around, 00:26:33.680 --> 00:26:35.040 they wouldn't dare to attack us. 00:26:35.200 --> 00:26:36.800 Besides, I've promised Official Cheng 00:26:36.800 --> 00:26:37.800 that I'll protect 00:26:37.800 --> 00:26:39.000 and escort you to Hua County with my life. 00:26:41.440 --> 00:26:42.600 Ling Buyi? 00:26:44.160 --> 00:26:46.080 Why is this fiend here? 00:27:00.120 --> 00:27:00.800 Miao! 00:27:13.600 --> 00:27:14.480 I'll go and see what happened. 00:27:21.800 --> 00:27:24.160 These are the marks of military horses. 00:27:24.160 --> 00:27:26.720 Logically, it shouldn't appear in a remote place like this. 00:28:01.240 --> 00:28:01.960 Oh, no. 00:28:02.520 --> 00:28:03.240 Fudeng. 00:28:03.320 --> 00:28:04.040 We must turn around 00:28:04.280 --> 00:28:05.080 and take a different route. 00:28:37.480 --> 00:28:38.440 Third Aunt! 00:28:38.920 --> 00:28:39.480 Madam Sang! 00:28:39.480 --> 00:28:40.400 Third Aunt! 00:28:41.000 --> 00:28:41.200 Madam Sang! 00:28:41.200 --> 00:28:41.760 Third Aunt! 00:28:41.760 --> 00:28:42.440 Niaoniao... 00:28:42.440 --> 00:28:43.480 Third Aunt! 00:28:45.920 --> 00:28:46.920 Protect the women! 00:28:49.640 --> 00:28:50.400 Attack! 00:29:18.240 --> 00:29:19.080 Young Lady, 00:29:19.240 --> 00:29:20.160 it's been solved. 00:29:22.920 --> 00:29:23.720 Shaoshang, 00:29:23.720 --> 00:29:25.040 I brought some medicinal herbs from home. 00:29:25.280 --> 00:29:27.040 Why don't we use it to treat Madam Sang? 00:29:27.800 --> 00:29:28.800 Thank you, Mr. Lou. 00:29:29.080 --> 00:29:30.400 It's not safe to stay here. 00:29:30.680 --> 00:29:31.520 I'm worried 00:29:31.520 --> 00:29:33.520 they might be the bandit's scouts 00:29:33.680 --> 00:29:35.280 and there will be more coming. 00:29:35.680 --> 00:29:36.600 It's an open space here. 00:29:36.680 --> 00:29:37.920 If we stay here, 00:29:38.000 --> 00:29:39.280 we'll be attacked on both sides. 00:29:39.680 --> 00:29:41.120 So we must leave this place now. 00:29:41.680 --> 00:29:42.720 Mr. Lou, 00:29:42.880 --> 00:29:44.840 you said your elder brother gave you 00:29:44.840 --> 00:29:46.200 a topographic map of a nearby mountain road. 00:29:46.200 --> 00:29:47.240 Can you show me? 00:30:02.120 --> 00:30:03.000 We're outnumbered. 00:30:03.000 --> 00:30:04.280 I'm afraid it'll be hard to take on them. 00:30:04.280 --> 00:30:05.160 So please go 00:30:05.160 --> 00:30:06.680 to the nearest magistrate for help. 00:30:06.800 --> 00:30:07.520 All right. 00:30:10.440 --> 00:30:10.720 Miao. 00:30:10.720 --> 00:30:11.520 I can't go. 00:30:12.360 --> 00:30:14.360 I promised Official Cheng to protect you with my life. 00:30:14.360 --> 00:30:15.720 I can't leave you alone here. 00:30:15.880 --> 00:30:16.720 Besides, 00:30:16.920 --> 00:30:17.760 I want to die with you 00:30:17.800 --> 00:30:18.840 if we die. 00:30:18.840 --> 00:30:19.920 No one is going to die. 00:30:19.920 --> 00:30:21.040 I don't want to die. 00:30:22.000 --> 00:30:23.640 I told you to ask for reinforcement 00:30:23.640 --> 00:30:24.920 because you're a better horse rider. 00:30:24.960 --> 00:30:25.520 I... 00:30:25.520 --> 00:30:26.320 One word. 00:30:26.400 --> 00:30:27.520 Are you going or not? 00:30:27.600 --> 00:30:29.040 I don't mean it this way, Shaoshang. 00:30:29.760 --> 00:30:30.520 Fine, I'll go. 00:30:30.600 --> 00:30:31.560 But promise me 00:30:31.800 --> 00:30:32.880 that you won't act impulsively. 00:30:32.880 --> 00:30:33.800 You must be cautious. 00:30:34.600 --> 00:30:35.920 If the reinforcement arrives in time, 00:30:36.560 --> 00:30:37.880 I won't act rashly. 00:30:41.720 --> 00:30:42.720 Go now! 00:30:45.680 --> 00:30:47.000 Miao, this is the medicine. 00:30:47.200 --> 00:30:48.520 After you help Third Aunt into the carriage, 00:30:48.520 --> 00:30:49.600 apply this medicine on her. 00:30:49.680 --> 00:30:51.520 Also, all women should ride the carriage. 00:30:51.520 --> 00:30:52.720 If there's not enough carriage, 00:30:52.840 --> 00:30:54.000 throw away the bags. 00:30:54.040 --> 00:30:54.600 But 00:30:54.600 --> 00:30:56.120 General prepared all those things for you. 00:30:56.120 --> 00:30:57.440 Is possession more important than life? 00:30:57.640 --> 00:30:58.320 I shall obey. 00:31:00.560 --> 00:31:01.400 Third Aunt. 00:31:02.280 --> 00:31:03.120 Third Aunt. 00:31:04.960 --> 00:31:06.040 You must be careful. 00:31:09.520 --> 00:31:10.280 Fudeng. 00:31:10.280 --> 00:31:11.000 Prepare the horse. 00:31:11.040 --> 00:31:11.800 Yes, Young Lady. 00:31:20.080 --> 00:31:23.160 (Mount Jie, Mount Fu, Xiqiao, Taizhou) 00:31:38.600 --> 00:31:39.360 Young Lady, 00:31:39.360 --> 00:31:40.520 which way should we go? 00:31:42.120 --> 00:31:43.320 Third Uncle said 00:31:43.600 --> 00:31:44.800 there's a hunting lodge nearby. 00:31:45.120 --> 00:31:46.560 We can hide in the hunting lodge. 00:31:46.680 --> 00:31:47.440 All right. 00:31:51.520 --> 00:31:52.920 A good horse knows human nature best. 00:31:53.840 --> 00:31:54.800 If you fear it, 00:31:55.360 --> 00:31:56.280 it'll pick on you. 00:31:57.200 --> 00:31:58.280 If you're more tenacious, 00:31:58.680 --> 00:31:59.920 it'll fear you. 00:32:51.120 --> 00:32:52.200 What is taking you so long? 00:32:52.240 --> 00:32:53.000 Young Lady, 00:32:53.000 --> 00:32:54.760 the carriages are too heavy for the horses to pull. 00:32:54.760 --> 00:32:56.280 Then abandon all possessions. 00:32:56.560 --> 00:32:58.000 Everyone must protect themselves. 00:32:58.160 --> 00:32:59.160 I forbid you to die. 00:32:59.160 --> 00:33:00.000 - Yes, Young Lady! - Yes, Young Lady! 00:33:30.520 --> 00:33:31.400 Third Aunt. 00:33:33.680 --> 00:33:34.560 Watch your step. 00:33:41.440 --> 00:33:42.840 Luckily Young Lady ordered us 00:33:42.840 --> 00:33:44.160 to abandon those possessions. 00:33:44.560 --> 00:33:46.040 Those bandits were after money. 00:33:46.360 --> 00:33:47.720 That's why we managed to escape. 00:33:48.360 --> 00:33:49.640 I think they won't come after us 00:33:50.040 --> 00:33:51.680 after they get what they wanted. 00:33:52.160 --> 00:33:54.200 It's fine if they're only after our possessions. 00:33:54.960 --> 00:33:56.440 But what if they have other intentions? 00:33:56.880 --> 00:33:58.640 I think we must be prudent. 00:33:59.680 --> 00:34:00.440 Fudeng. 00:34:00.520 --> 00:34:02.120 Bring some men to gather bamboo sticks. 00:34:02.120 --> 00:34:03.680 Build a mechanism according to my instructions. 00:34:03.680 --> 00:34:04.440 Go now. 00:34:04.440 --> 00:34:05.080 Yes, Young Lady. 00:34:08.600 --> 00:34:09.320 Let me help you. 00:34:09.760 --> 00:34:10.640 Young Lady, 00:34:10.640 --> 00:34:11.920 there are some items in this house. 00:34:11.920 --> 00:34:12.960 Please see if there are of any use. 00:34:30.240 --> 00:34:31.040 These are useful. 00:34:31.560 --> 00:34:32.400 We can use everything here. 00:35:01.920 --> 00:35:02.840 Young Lady, 00:35:03.080 --> 00:35:04.120 do you think our defense structure 00:35:04.120 --> 00:35:05.880 can hold them out when they come? 00:35:08.000 --> 00:35:09.400 We'll stall while we can. 00:35:10.000 --> 00:35:11.520 If we can hold out until the reinforcement arrives, 00:35:12.520 --> 00:35:13.760 only then we'll be able to survive. 00:35:17.560 --> 00:35:18.440 Niaoniao, 00:35:18.840 --> 00:35:20.280 why are you standing in the open? 00:35:20.560 --> 00:35:21.760 That's too dangerous. 00:35:21.760 --> 00:35:23.200 What if the bandits come here? 00:35:23.440 --> 00:35:24.560 Third Aunt, what are you doing up here? 00:35:24.560 --> 00:35:25.600 It's not safe here. 00:35:26.360 --> 00:35:27.400 I'm worried 00:35:27.880 --> 00:35:29.680 our whole journey will be this dangerous. 00:35:30.520 --> 00:35:32.160 I wonder if your uncle is safe. 00:35:33.760 --> 00:35:34.760 If I knew, 00:35:35.120 --> 00:35:36.760 I wouldn't have agreed 00:35:36.920 --> 00:35:38.120 to take the detour to Qing County 00:35:38.120 --> 00:35:39.800 and gone straight to Hua County instead. 00:35:39.960 --> 00:35:41.400 I think Qing County closed its gates 00:35:42.160 --> 00:35:44.040 because they knew it was not safe outside. 00:35:44.400 --> 00:35:45.280 So they closed the gates to protect themselves. 00:35:46.080 --> 00:35:48.120 Third Uncle is in the city. 00:35:48.640 --> 00:35:50.080 So he's safe. 00:35:50.360 --> 00:35:51.200 Now, 00:35:52.360 --> 00:35:54.160 we should worry about ourselves. 00:36:23.240 --> 00:36:23.920 Young Lady, 00:36:24.120 --> 00:36:25.280 there are too many of them. 00:36:52.920 --> 00:36:53.640 Attack! 00:37:35.480 --> 00:37:36.320 Get off the horses. 00:37:45.040 --> 00:37:45.880 Release the arrows! 00:38:12.520 --> 00:38:14.240 The traps are all used up, Young Lady. 00:38:32.840 --> 00:38:33.960 Those who come forward will die! 00:38:34.520 --> 00:38:36.080 I shall see who will die first! 00:38:48.920 --> 00:38:49.880 Young Lady, watch out! 00:39:02.320 --> 00:39:02.960 Miao! 00:39:02.960 --> 00:39:04.360 Let me go! 00:39:04.360 --> 00:39:05.400 They're prepared! 00:39:05.400 --> 00:39:06.040 Retreat! 00:39:49.520 --> 00:39:50.280 Niaoniao, 00:39:51.040 --> 00:39:52.400 we can only avenge Miao 00:39:52.800 --> 00:39:53.760 if we hold out 00:39:54.760 --> 00:39:56.160 until reinforcement arrives. 00:39:57.240 --> 00:39:58.720 They caught Miao 00:40:01.080 --> 00:40:03.400 because they want to force me to submit to them. 00:40:05.320 --> 00:40:07.240 They won't kill her, right? 00:40:22.640 --> 00:40:23.520 Today, 00:40:24.160 --> 00:40:25.920 you've done well. 00:40:26.840 --> 00:40:29.080 Stop blaming yourself because of Miao. 00:40:29.400 --> 00:40:31.120 Even if your Third Uncle is here, 00:40:32.160 --> 00:40:33.600 he may not be as thorough. 00:40:45.240 --> 00:40:46.280 When Mother followed 00:40:47.640 --> 00:40:49.360 Father to go on war expeditions, 00:40:51.760 --> 00:40:54.160 did they often encounter such situations? 00:40:56.400 --> 00:40:58.280 They put their lives on the line. 00:40:58.880 --> 00:40:59.960 People around 00:41:01.600 --> 00:41:03.080 might lose their lives at any time. 00:41:03.920 --> 00:41:05.160 In troubled times, 00:41:06.640 --> 00:41:07.880 people hold little regard for human lives. 00:41:08.960 --> 00:41:10.560 To protect a person for yourself. 00:41:11.720 --> 00:41:13.400 To protect hundreds of people for fellow villagers. 00:41:14.240 --> 00:41:16.040 To protect thousands of people for the country. 00:41:17.120 --> 00:41:18.880 It's also because your parents cherish people's lives 00:41:20.920 --> 00:41:22.800 that your parents left you 00:41:22.800 --> 00:41:23.960 to rush to the Gu City's rescue. 00:41:25.720 --> 00:41:27.800 It's just because they have a heavy responsibility 00:41:28.920 --> 00:41:30.520 to end the turbulent days. 00:41:47.080 --> 00:41:48.600 Young Lady, it's as you've expected. 00:41:48.760 --> 00:41:49.680 I went to scout the area. 00:41:49.800 --> 00:41:52.040 They've rescued all their injured comrades. 00:41:59.280 --> 00:42:00.240 Those bandits 00:42:02.120 --> 00:42:03.640 attack and retreat in an orderly manner. 00:42:04.960 --> 00:42:06.560 They don't seem like bandits. 00:42:08.040 --> 00:42:09.880 We've abandoned all our possessions by the roadside. 00:42:11.160 --> 00:42:12.600 Why are they still after us? 00:42:13.640 --> 00:42:14.760 They're not bandits. 00:42:17.800 --> 00:42:18.760 They're soldiers. 00:42:19.240 --> 00:42:20.200 If they're soldiers, 00:42:21.000 --> 00:42:22.680 why are they after our lives? 00:42:24.520 --> 00:42:26.160 It's about the armament case your Granduncle was involved in. 00:42:26.240 --> 00:42:28.400 That batch of armaments may have been transported to Shu. 00:42:28.640 --> 00:42:30.800 When His Majesty heard of this, he decided to travel to the west. 00:42:35.360 --> 00:42:37.000 I remembered Ling Buyi told me 00:42:38.200 --> 00:42:39.880 that the armaments of the armament case Granduncle was involved in 00:42:40.280 --> 00:42:41.400 may have been transported to Shu. 00:42:41.640 --> 00:42:43.080 Shu has surrendered for many years. 00:42:43.480 --> 00:42:44.480 They're accumulating armaments. 00:42:45.000 --> 00:42:46.200 They must be planning to raise a rebellion. 00:42:47.120 --> 00:42:48.960 Now His Majesty travels to west. 00:42:49.080 --> 00:42:51.120 They'd rather do it or call it quits. 00:42:51.440 --> 00:42:52.760 They are going to assassinate His Majesty. 00:42:53.120 --> 00:42:54.480 I'm guessing we must have run 00:42:54.480 --> 00:42:56.200 into their scouts on the road. 00:42:56.440 --> 00:42:57.880 So they want to silence us 00:42:59.120 --> 00:43:00.520 because they're scared they might be exposed.