= Love Like The Galaxy=
=Episode 38=
Your Majesty.
Don't take everything
that was said today to heart.
Take care of your health.
I wonder what happened to the Crown Princess today.
She was acting differently.
You can't blame her.
The Crown Princess had a poor background.
She can be calm towards you
but if it involves
Fifth Princess who usually looks down on her,
there's no way that she can just ignore it.
Besides, during the banquet,
she saw Qu Lingjun
surpass her in terms of grace.
She would feel worried
and started overthinking.
Who is Qu Lingjun?
Actually,
Crown Prince had someone he liked back then.
Qu Lingjun was better in terms of background and character
compared to Crown Princess.
Before Qu Lingjun got married,
she always came to the palace
to gather and play with the Crown Prince.
Both of them had feelings for each other.
All of us could see it.
But His Majesty made a marriage arrangement in the rural area.
When he became the emperor,
he had to keep his promise.
So,
Crown Prince had to marry Crown Princess according to the promise.
How nice would it be
if Crown Prince did not honour the promise back then?
Someone also said the same thing back then.
Who?
Zisheng.
He was still young
but he came and said that
to His Majesty and me like an adult.
It was not right for the marriage to happen.
He said it would harm Crown Prince in the future.
His Majesty wouldn't listen
so he went to advise Crown Prince.
His Crown Prince was generous
so he went to the Crown Princess.
But everything remained
on the date of the marriage.
Crown Princess still got married.
She wanted to marry into the royal family.
It's not wrong.
But Qu Lingjun
already married someone else.
Crown Princess should be relieved now.
You might be able to keep an open mind about this
but she can't.
When a woman falls in love,
she will start to be worried.
No one is like you
who has never given your heart to Zisheng.
Your Majesty, you wronged me.
When have I never given my heart to Zisheng?
Let me ask you then.
Do you like Zisheng sincerely?
I do.
I used to
see him
as the moon in the sky
and the snow on top of a faraway mountain peak.
But I realised now
that he is the same as me.
A person made out of flesh and blood
who can experience happiness and sadness.
I like Zisheng.
Also,
I like him more than I used to.
His Majesty was worried
that Zisheng wouldn't get married back then.
However, I was worried
whether someone would understand
who Zisheng really is as a person.
Thankfully, he met you.
Zisheng picked the right person.
Your Majesty!
Your Majesty, it's terrible.
Zisheng offended His Majesty.
His Majesty wants to beat Zisheng at Xuanming Hall.
Lady Cheng.
You are finally here.
General Ling beat up the male family members
of all eight ladies who pushed you down the water.
Because of that?
All eight families?
He beat up every one of them?
He left the palace this m ing
and it's not even time for dinner yet.
He beat up eight families
in such a short time?
He invited some of them here to beat them
and he went to the residences of those who were nearby.
Seriously.
His Majesty already punished Fifth Princess severely
according to General Ling's request.
He didn't forgive
any of Fifth Princess' servants
but General Ling
still wanted to teach them a lesson personally.
Look.
His Majesty is very angry.
I'm afraid he won't escape punishment.
His Majesty is not being reasonable.
They were wrong.
Why does he have to punish his own son?
Lady Cheng, how can you say that?
General Ling punished them without His Majesty's authority.
Is that right?
He is not wrong.
I'll treat them
how they treated me.
How is that wrong?
Am I the one who is wrong now?
If she's not satisfied,
ask her to come in
and discuss it with me!
Wait.
Why isn't the door soundproof?
Come in!
Just go.
The door isn't even closed.
Tell me.
Tell me!
The Imperial Counsellor
from the Censorate will be here tomorrow.
What do we do?
Your Majesty, please forgive him.
General Ling was reckless
but it was a reasonable act.
There's no need to ask for forgiveness.
I will get my own revenge
and get punished for my own crimes.
I don't need people to worry for me.
Is this your grudge?
It is obviously mine.
They didn't push you. They pushed me.
Do you have something to get revenge for?
If you behave like that,
I will also behave the same.
You know my true colours now.
In the future,
you don't have to care about me.
What do you mean?
We are already engaged.
You caused such big trouble today.
What was your purpose?
I know.
-I'm sure you don't want to marry me... -I want to live in...
What did you say?
I want to resign
and live in seclusion.
Going back to the rural area that you've always mentioned.
Shut up.
Resign?
Leave in seclusion?
Do you want to quit?
Over my dead body!
Father's empire is thriving.
Zisheng.
Mind your words.
I was
wrong.
Tell me.
I asked you to investigate whether they've committed a crime.
You beat them up before the Department of Justice convict them.
If everyone does things like you,
why do we still need the law?
You have no restraint.
No respect for the law!
Arrogant!
To put it bluntly, you are mad!
Your Majesty is wise.
General Ling has always been cautious.
Why did he do such a reckless thing today?
Don't you find it strange, Your Majesty?
Besides,
the Censorate is an important place in the empire.
No one should trespass it.
Everyone knows that.
Everyone knows that?
Do you know it then?
If you know,
why don't you tell me where it is?
Can you be quiet?
Your Majesty.
Although I don't know where it is,
I know
every ministry
is an important place.
It is something that even I know.
Why did General Ling make such a mistake?
There's definitely a reason.
Yes.
Tell me then.
Why did he do that?
Because I...
I had a quarrel with General Ling.
He wanted to vent his anger so...
I knew it.
Zisheng will not
do such a serious mistake
for no reason.
Lady Cheng.
Can't you just learn
some of the Queen's gentleness?
Why do you have to
quarrel with Zisheng every day?
General Ling wanted to quarrel with me.
I didn't start it.
You didn't start it?
Why did you
always let Zisheng
quarrel with you every day?
You too.
If you trespass the Censorate
after a quarrel with Lady Cheng,
will you trespass my Chongde Palace
if you have a fight with her?
Tell me.
How do you want to settle this?
I'll accept any of Your Majesty's punishment.
Father.
Trespassing the Censorate
and beating up an official in front of every counsellor.
He should be exiled
according to the law.
This is a reasonable punishment.
I'm willing to be exiled along with General Ling.
Shut up.
Exile?
That's too easy for you.
Beat him 100 times
before he is exiled.
100 times...
Your Majesty.
He will die if he is beaten 100 times.
Don't do it, Your Majesty.
Your fiance
went to the battlefield alone.
He isn't even afraid of arrows piercing his body.
Do you think he can't take a beating?
Shut up.
Confused man who doesn't know right from wrong.
You should read more.
It's called a fatuitous man.
I know.
-I -Your...
accept.
Great!
Go and get your punishment.
Ling Zisheng.
Let me tell you.
Go back to the Censorate after that.
I want you
to restore the place
back to how it was originally!
Yes.
Your Majesty.
Zisheng.
The punishment
-has been prepared outside. -Kneel down.
Kneel down.
Go.
Your Majesty.
Ling Zisheng!
Lady Cheng.
He will be beaten soon.
Well,
why don't you go out and watch it together with me?
Your Majesty.
Zisheng is pitiful enough.
His father was bad and his mother is ill.
He even got a reckless fiancee.
Yet Fifth Prince is still gloating over this.
I'm not.
You are right.
My son has worked hard.
It's all thanks to you.
Without your help,
it wouldn't be easy for Zisheng
to gather all eight families.
Father. It's nothing worth mentioning.
I'm sure you've enjoyed watching
Zisheng beat up all of them.
I did.
Sure. Go along.
Get yourself beaten ten times.
No. Father!
That's... Ling Buyi forced me.
It was not my intention.
Go!
Father!
No!
Why am I always so unlucky?
Your Majesty!
One.
Two.
Three.
Four.
Five.
Six.
Seven.
Eight.
Nine.
Ten.
Eleven.
Twelve.
Thirteen.
Your Majesty.
You are really cruel.
Zisheng was pitiful since young.
He had parents but it's like they didn't exist.
He sees Your Majesty as his father.
Zisheng did get angry because of me
and trespassed the Censorate.
But
his actions were justified even though he broke the law.
Your Majesty can forgive him.
I beat him because of you.
Remember.
Zisheng is being beaten today
because of you.
Fine.
Since he got beaten because of me?
Why can't I stop it?
I know.
I didn't love him enough back then.
But it's different now.
I only have eyes for him.
This is my man.
I couldn't bring myself to scold or hit him normally.
How can he suffer like this?
Twenty-five.
Twenty-six.
Twenty-seven.
Your Majesty.
Third Prince counted one less.
The slower he counts,
the more Zisheng has to be beaten.
Your Majesty, look! Are you going to ignore it?
Shaoshang.
Don't cause trouble here.
Zisheng.
Let go!
Let me go!
Cheng Shaoshang,
you dare interrupt a punishment by the imperial decree?
Zisheng!
According to the books,
the father is responsible for his son's mistake.
Why?
Zisheng had parents
but he lived a life as he has neither.
He made a mistake because no one taught him.
Isn't that natural?
I am the same!
Why do parents beat their child
when it's their own fault?
Your Majesty.
How can we do this
as elders?
Don't speak.
I can't hear her.
I thought
His Majesty will be different compared to other parents.
Now that I see it, you are just the same!
Move!
How dare you!
Are you questioning Father's decision?
Shut up!
You got Zisheng beaten more than he was supposed to!
Don't think I didn't see it!
The more you beat him, the more pain he will feel!
His Majesty didn't mention how hard Zisheng should be beaten!
You are obviously killing him!
Look.
Shaoshang is really crying.
She is crying until she's hoarse.
Let go!
Zisheng!
Let me go!
In the military,
I heard
there are two types of beating punishment.
There's a type where the person would have no visible injuries
but he would be disabled
from broken bones and tendons.
There's another type where the injury looks bad
but it is nothing serious in truth.
Your Majesty.
Which type of punishment are you using?
You saw through everything, Heng.
It's obviously the latter.
Ling Zisheng!
I guarantee
not to quarrel with you again.
You anger me
by doing that
and hurt yourself instead!
Is that worth it?
Let go! Ling Zisheng!
Let me go!
Cao Cheng.
Yes.
Go.
Ask the person stopping Shaoshang to let go slightly
so Shaoshang can get closer to Zisheng.
I want her to see him closely yet still too distant to touch him.
That will make her suffer more.
Yes.
Your Majesty.
Are you going to lie to Shaoshang like that?
Shen'an, you know nothing.
In the future,
when they have many children
and live a harmonious life,
they will be grateful
of my lies.
Heng.
You were His Majesty's childhood friend.
Which feature of his attracted you?
His face.
His Majesty used to be
the most handsome man in Feng County.
In my opinion,
he is the most shameless man right now.
Ling Zisheng!
Let me go!
Let go!
Move!
Stop it!
Stop!
If you're still going to do it, beat me instead!
Does it hurt?
I promise you.
I will talk to you if I have any trouble in the future.
I won't act on my own anymore.
We will act as one as husband and wife.
From now onwards,
I will give my heart to you.
Don't act recklessly because of me anymore. All right?
What is she saying?
I can't hear her.
What did she say?
Your Majesty, you are not only shameless.
You are also deaf.
Even if you can't hear her, can't you see what she is doing?
It's obvious when you look at her.
She is saying that she loves Zisheng.
Yes. That's enough.
It's enough since she said that.
Are you still going to beat him, Your Majesty?
Why should I beat him when she already said she loves him?
That's enough!
Someone, go.
Ask Third Prince to stop.
Take Zisheng
back to Changqiu Palace and treat his wounds immediately.
Zisheng was the one who got beaten but I am the one who is hurting.
Shen'an.
Shen'an?
Is my idea
not good?
It's good.
Being the emperor alone
is such a waste of Your Majesty's talents.
Yes.
It's really...
Too difficult to be an emperor.
Do you think it's easy for me?
Your Majesty.
The snow is heavy today.
It is snowing, so what?
You've been busy for the whole day.
Zisheng has Physician Sun with him.
You should go to sleep.
I don't think there's a thick blanket at Zisheng's place.
I wonder if it's cold over there
when it's snowing so heavily.
I will ask someone to send a blanket there.
He doesn't stay in Changqiu Palace often.
I'm sure he won't be used to it.
I wonder if the height of the pillow suits him.
Will his neck feel sore after sleeping on it for a long time?
He grew up in Changqiu Palace.
I'm sure he is used to the place more than you do.
That was where he stayed when he was a child.
It has been empty for a long time.
I wonder if it will be very humid there.
He is injured.
I don't want him to get sick before his wounds have healed.
I should go and have a look.
Cheng Shaoshang.
I've ordered Madam Zhai
to prepare medicine that calms and cools you down.
You cried for so long and your voice is hoarse.
Drink it and go to sleep.
There's no need for you to worry about other things.
The relationship between His Majesty and Zisheng is good.
Go inside.
Go to sleep.
Let's go.
Who is it?
Young Master?
Young Master.
I'm here to visit you.
Young Master, are you fine?
I finally sneaked inside successfully.
Why are you here?
My brother forced me to come.
No.
I came here because I was worried that there's no one
to take care of you.
Young Master.
You didn't know how dangerous it was.
I finally sneaked inside
and almost got found out by the palace guards.
I almost become a eunuch.
There's a certain standard to becoming a eunuch.
With your face,
you might not become one
even if you are castrated.
All right. Just go back.
I'm going to sleep.
Go and open the door.
Hurry.
Close the door.
Zisheng.
Shaoshang.
Why are you here?
Don't get up and stretch your wound.
I knew
the blanket here is the summer blanket.
It's thin and cool.
I brought you my blanket.
I've been heating it for a long time by the fire.
It's still hot inside.
Is it warm?
Yes.
Life in the army was way colder than this.
Even in the winter
when dripping water turns into ice immediately,
Young Master still lived his life with a thin blanket and a cold bed.
Are you cold?
Why did you wear so less?
Don't worry about me.
I came here with the blanket. I'm not cold.
Good.
Fei.
Changqiu Palace does not allow a male outsider to stay overnight.
Go back.
Young Master.
I risk being castrated to...
Yes.
Young Master
is worried about my safety.
I will risk being castrated again
to leave the palace.
Close the door.
Yes.
I feel so sad.
Why did you get up?
We will do
what you want to do.
Lay down.
Did you stretch your wound?
Let me call the physician.
I'm fine.
Your Majesty.
He will die if he is beaten 100 times.
Don't do it, Your Majesty.
I
accept.
You faked your injury?
Why is my injury fake?
You want to achieve your goal
by making me feel bad.
Why do you feel bad
when I get injured then?
If you don't feel bad,
every plan of mine
would be useless.
I am extremely lucky
to make you feel bad.
do these things after we get married?
Shouldn't I be the one to say that?
Let's kiss again then.
This time, you will say it.
I brought medicine for you.
Lay down.
Careful.
Is it bitter?
It's sweet.
Her Majesty said it has a calming effect.
You will sleep well after drinking it.
I don't need it.
I only need you here.
When you are finished drinking,
I'll play the flute for you.
Why are you spacing out while looking at me?
When I first saw your face clearly,
you were as pretty as you are today.
Do you still remember
the first time you saw me?
Of course.
It was the lantern festival.
You were looking at lanterns.
I was looking at you.
You were looking at me for so long.
Why didn't you approach me?
Because I had something that I had yet to achieve
and I was not ready to propose to you yet.
You only saw me once.
Isn't it too early for a proposal?
Once.
Once was enough.
How was it
when you first saw me?
That day,
the sky was filled with lanterns.
You were running on the street.
There were many people
but I could only see you.
I thought about the saying,
looking once and remembering for 10,000 years.
That's what it was.
After I met you once,
I already knew
you would be
in my life.
From now onwards,
if you don't lie to me,
I will
definitely not let you down.
Madam, why did you eat so less today?
Let the kitchen know
that there's no need to prepare so much food anymore.
We have so much food but so few people.
It's such a sad sight.
Dear.
You might catch a cold in the winter.
This cloak
was given to Niaoniao by Her Majesty.
When Niaoniao received it, she ordered someone to send it here.
She still cares about
her mother.
She said
she would come back after the birthday banquet.
It has been so long since the banquet was over.
Why isn't she back yet?
I know.
I was too strict towards her in the past.
But there's no need to abandon her own mother
after meeting Her Majesty.
You finally know
how important Niaoniao is to the family.
In the past,
she annoyed you by causing trouble
in front of us.
Now that you don't see her for a few days,
you start to miss her instead.
Yes.
I miss her.
Does she miss me?
Niaoniao had no choice since she is in the palace.
You shouldn't be so harsh on Niaoniao.
Not a single lady in the capital
is as capable as Niaoniao.
She didn't worry her parents regarding her marriage
and always makes her family proud.
Like the brainless ladies
around Fifth Princess.
They caused trouble during Her Majesty's birthday banquet
and even got their fathers and brothers involved.
I was afraid
that Niaoniao would cause trouble out there
and thought Ling Buyi could control her.
But I didn't expect Ling Buyi
to beat up the imperial counsellor
and got punished by His Majesty
because of her.
That's because Niaoniao is capable.
Dear.
Don't you think
Niaoniao is no longer
causing as much trouble after getting engaged with Ling Buyi?
Yes.
Who would've guessed?
Ling Buyi
is actually more reckless than Niaoniao.
It's as you've expected, Young Master.
After you destroyed the Censorate,
His Majesty punished you
to repair the damage caused to calm everyone's anger.
We took out
the Yue faction's military report scrolls in secret.
Official Zuo did not suspect a thing.
In order to get these,
Young Master was beaten.
It was not supposed to be.
Didn't we already conclude
that Marquis Yue delayed in rescuing Gu City?
Why do we still need to find the reports at the Censorate?
Although Marquis Yue is greedy,
Consort Yue
is an open-minded person.
She never involved herself in any disputes.
His Majesty will take care of Yue Clan
because of her.
Hence,
we need evidence.
The military physician who was also the witness has died.
Han Wu also lost his life because of this.
It's impossible for Young Master
to accuse Marquis Yue in front of His Majesty empty-handed.
Han Wu said
the soldiers who were sent to investigate the miasma
all died.
But their horses
were still in the army.
However, according to these reports,
none of them mentioned how many of the horses were dead.
Back then,
war horses were very precious.
If they died because of the miasma,
it will definitely be stated in the report.
So, it's proof
that the war horses didn't die because of the miasma.
The miasma that poisoned all the soldiers was also fake.
Marquis Yue
is lying.
Marquis Yue is well-known for being sly
among the Fengrao Heroes.
He never makes any mistakes when he commits a crime.
We can't do anything
unless he admits it himself.
If he won't make a mistake,
we will force him to make one.
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