= Love Like The Galaxy=
=Episode 40=
She went there with my cloak.
Liang Shang couldn't recognise Youtong that day
and chased her out like he was chasing me.
When the servant was moving books,
he discovered Liang Shang
lying on the bookcase
with a knife stabbed into his body.
Madam.
I really didn't kill him.
Don't worry.
With General Ling and Yuan Shen here,
they will definitely crack the case
and prove your innocence.
Pin her down!
Now that he's dead,
you can say anything you want.
Liang Xia
questioned the guards
and you were the only one who came and left the place.
Do you think
Youtong was the one who killed my son?
Dishonest woman
who committed adultery with the Crown Prince.
Who would believe you?
Who was the one who killed him if it weren't you?
Madam Yuan.
There are still many mysteries.
Please let me investigate it.
Investigate the case?
Look what you are doing.
Even if His Majesty asks you to help the empire,
I'm sure you will agree to it.
Why are you looking at me?
Am I wrong?
Seriously.
There is not a single lady
who is as presumptuous and a show-off
as you in the capital.
You have no skills
yet you're investigating a case?
Are you really going?
Mother.
Shanjian and Lady Cheng will be going to investigate the case.
We are leaving.
Cheng Shaoshang!
Aren't you here to investigate the case?
Why are you staring at me?
You are different from your mother.
You usually dressed
like the son of a noble family
but your mother is plainly dressed.
She is serious
yet you are mean.
A family
has to complement each other's weaknesses.
My mother doesn't like to laugh or talk.
If I were the same,
my house would be more boring
and harder for me to stay there.
You are right.
It's the same for me and my mother.
We cover each other's weaknesses
and are both different.
Stay away.
A lady investigating a case.
Don't you think it's horrible?
I came to investigate
because I think there's something fishy.
Zisheng didn't allow me to come at first.
Why are you still here then?
Just wait at home until he closes the case.
This case is related to the reputation of Qu Lingjun.
It is also related to Her Majesty and Crown Prince's reputation.
Why should I wait at home?
I'm not the kind of woman who obeys my husband.
Actually, Ling Buyi is right.
This case involves the Crown Prince.
Many people might be involved.
You might find out too much if you go too deep into the investigation
but if you investigate too less, you might end up with nothing.
You shouldn't have gotten involved.
(That's weird.)
(If there's no the third person in this house,)
(how did the murderer kill Liang Shang from inside?)
Your temper is getting better recently.
In the past,
you would've argued with me after three sentences.
I think so too.
Perhaps it's because I have Zisheng.
He treats me very well
and loves me.
Naturally, I won't
have anything else to argue with other people.
I never thought
I would marry a man with his personality.
But when I think about it,
I might have some regrets in my life
if I didn't meet him.
Why am I saying this to you?
You should go for an arranged date soon
and find yourself a fiancee.
Why should I
go for an arranged date and find a fiancee soon?
You're in love with Ling Buyi, it has nothing to do with me.
Why did you get me involved?
It's because you have no one you love
so you feel annoyed deep down when you see a loving couple
like us.
However,
I know you envy Zisheng
for marrying an excellent lady like me.
But let me tell you.
You can lower your standards.
After all, an excellent lady like me
is hard to find.
You think
I envy Ling Buyi?
Of course, you do.
Otherwise, why would you make noises when you see him
like you have an itchy throat?
I was...
What?
Something in your throat?
It was because
I saw you being intimate all the time
and I felt disgusted.
Disgusted?
Get out if you feel disgusted.
Fine.
Get out.
Do it yourself.
Sour grapes.
If you're tired,
why not come out and take a break?
This place is as big as a palm.
As big as a palm?
One, two, three, four...
Careful.
Five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten,
11, 12, 13,
14, 15, 16...
What are you doing now?
18. 19, 20,
21, 22, 23, 24,
25, 26.
One, two, three, four,
five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten,
11, 12, 13,
14, 15, 16,
17, 18, 19,
20.
That's not right.
Why is it 26 steps from the outside
but only 20 steps inside?
Where are the remaining six steps?
I, Liang Wuji,
am just an adopted son of the Liang Family.
When Liang Shang died,
I took over as the temporary house master.
Liang Shang and Liang Xia have the same mother.
They have Grand Duke Liang's lineage.
When Liang Shang was buried,
I handed over the position of house master
to my third brother, Liang Xia.
Was the relationship
between Liang Xia and Liang Shang good?
He...
Where is Liang Xia?
Quiet.
Third Young Master Liang?
Are you the murderer?
Nonsense.
I didn't kill him.
Why are you hiding here then?
You are even pointing a knife at me.
I haven't asked you.
Why did you come here to your death?
Third Young Master Liang, do you think you will be safe
by killing me?
If I go missing in the Liang residence for no reason,
you won't be safe.
This secret room is hidden.
I'm the only one who knows about it.
You came in
because you got lucky.
They might not find this room.
I can kill you
and wait for them to leave,
then I'll find out a method to escape.
Who will find out
that I am the real murderer?
If I can guess it,
do you think they can't?
You stabbed Liang Shang when he was angry
and pinned the crime on Qu Lingjun.
After that, you hid in this hidden room
and took off your bloodied robe
to change into a servant's clothes
before sneaking out among the chaos.
You are hiding here
because you were scared by Ling Buyi just now
and came to destroy the evidence.
Right?
Shut up!
I will kill you if you say another word!
You had a bright future ahead.
Why did you take the risk to kill your brother?
I'm sure you have a reason.
I wasn't wrong.
Liang Shang forced me.
He inherited the position of house master
but he was addicted to jewel collections
and abandoned the Liang Family's business.
He was not fit to become the house master.
I am supposed to be the eldest son!
I am the one who is more ambitious!
Why didn't I get anything?
I had accomplished nothing for more than 20 years.
If he didn't die,
I would have accomplished nothing forever.
You've been enduring for more than 20 years.
Why did you take the risk now?
Someone must have duped you.
In that case,
I have an idea to help you.
Young Master.
We searched the whole house.
Lady Cheng is not inside.
I am Ling Buyi's Fiancee.
I am very important to him.
Use my life to exchange for your life.
I'm sure he will let you go.
How is that?
Get to work.
Tear the house down.
Yes!
Ling Buyi, are you crazy?
You can't tear the house down!
This is the Liang Family's old house. You can't do it!
Do it!
Yes!
Liang Xia.
Don't hesitate.
Escape with me as your hostage.
You only have this method now.
Don't lie to me.
I will kill you now.
I'll escape
when all of them have left.
Isn't that safer?
Faster!
If you still hesitate,
you will no longer be able to escape
when Ling Buyi
comes in and tears the place down.
Shut up!
Come here.
She's here.
Don't come near!
Xia.
A good man always avoids taking risks.
Shen, don't go.
Xia.
Step back!
Otherwise, I'll kill her!
Back off!
Third Young Master Liang.
Let her go.
Can I still escape alive if I let her go?
Don't think everyone is stupid!
Surround them!
General Ling,
don't trouble my people.
If he lets her go,
I'll spare the Liang Family
and your mother.
General Ling.
Why would you trouble a woman?
The Liang Family is a century-old family.
Uncle.
If Lady Cheng of Changqiu Palace is in danger,
it will also offend Her Majesty and anger His Majesty.
The Liang Family
will also be finished.
Zisheng.
I saw the bloody robe in the secret room.
He is the murderer.
Shut up!
Don't move.
Third Young Master Liang.
We have you surrounded and we have evidence.
You have nowhere to go now.
But I can guarantee
your mother's safety
if you don't hurt my fiancee.
Xia.
Escape. Leave me.
I won't surrender!
I will drag someone with me even if I die!
If you want to kill this old woman,
just do it!
I won't change my decision.
Xia!
Move.
You said it.
I will cut off her arm.
Let's see who will change his decision first.
Son!
My son!
I said there's no need for you to investigate this case
but you still wanted to take the risk.
What would I do
if something happens to you?
I've been bringing
the blade Uncle Wan gave me just in case.
But I saw that he didn't want to die
so I tried to find a way to let him take me out.
If I would die,
I still wanted to see you one last time before dying.
Forget that.
I'm already so scared
and yet you still scolded me
without comforting me.
It's my bad.
I was scared.
Will the great Ling Buyi feel scared?
I'm scared
when it's related to you.
Since we have the murderer,
I will take him
back to the Ministry of Justice for interrogation.
My pitiful child.
Mother.
There's no need to pretend here.
First Brother is an adopted child.
He was recommended by Father to become governor of Liang.
You wanted me to become the house master
but Father gave it away
to Liang Shang.
You...
You didn't even argue with his decision.
Liang Shang.
He was mediocre.
He was useless!
But you and First Brother
and even everyone in the family
saw him as a treasured child.
Why?
What a joke.
You were the one who didn't attempt to improve.
Your mother caused what happened
because she spoiled you.
A good mother spoils her child.
My son.
Why are you so obsessed?
My son.
I end up this way
because of you!
You always blow up every matter
which makes it so hard for me to end it.
Liang Xia.
I advise you to be honest
about the person who forced you to pin the blame on Crown Prince.
Otherwise,
it will involve your whole family.
Take him away.
You...
My son!
Son!
My son!
Son!
My son.
I'll go to the palace with you to see His Majesty
and confess what I have done.
How dare you!
Zisheng wanted to capture Liang Xia alive
but you shot him dead.
Tell me.
Are you the culprit who asked Liang Xia
to pin the blame on Crown Prince?
Are you afraid
that Liang Xia will expose you
after Zisheng captures him alive?
Your Majesty.
I'm not.
What is it then?
The Liang Family of Hedong
used to be a huge family
but Emperor Li was violent
and killed most people in our family.
When I was house master,
there was
already no one left in the family.
The Liang Family of Hedong
was glorious for almost a century.
It was famous back then.
How much it has fallen now.
It pains me
as well.
I still remember
when I started helping Your Majesty
and had some minor achievements,
Your Majesty asked me jokingly
why I didn't request for my family members to be granted a title.
I couldn't say it
because there were
no other capable young men in my family.
My two brothers
were my father's own children
but they were both good-for-nothings.
As an adopted son,
getting recommended by Father to become a governor
was already too much.
Right now,
I'm not sure how I can repay Your Majesty.
Why are you crying?
Speak nicely.
Your Majesty.
Do you think I don't know the fact that Liang Shang and Liang Xia
were both mediocre?
In the past,
they were not even fit to take care of manors and farms.
But what can I do?
I am almost 40 years old.
I can only hope
that the next generation
will produce a few capable men.
I also
understand the Liang Family's suffering.
But,
how does it relate to the case?
Crown Prince was involved for no reason
and got a bad reputation.
Don't you think Zisheng should capture Liang Xia alive
and ask him what happened?
Now, it's all over
because you shot him dead
with an arrow.
Your Majesty.
If we keep investigating this,
I think it's bad for the bigger picture.
I understand.
You may leave.
Zisheng.
Do you
have something
you want to say to me?
Your Majesty.
I think
Liang Wuji is not the true culprit.
From what I observed,
Liang Xia was not someone who could come up with that plan.
Then,
who is the one
pulling the strings?
Who has the knowledge
of Crown Prince
meeting Qu Lingjun at Zigui Courtyard?
Who is the one
who is willing to do so much
to frame His Highness
and spoil his reputation?
It might be
Crown Princess' cousin,
Sun Sheng.
After all,
he is responsible for guarding Zigui Courtyard.
I already captured Sun Sheng.
If we let him go,
I'm sure
he will be dead in two days.
Tell me then.
Who is the true culprit behind all this?
I'm sure
Your Majesty already know
who the true culprit is.
What he has done
is way more than this thing alone.
Does it hurt?
Yes.
If I didn't feel bad for our parents
who passed away,
I wouldn't have slapped you.
My hand hurts as well.
Heng, don't worry.
I'll take full responsibility.
I won't get you involved
if I have been exposed.
Are you even fit
to say you won't get me involved?
You can't even get me involved with that intelligence of yours.
If you have
half of our late brother's intelligence,
you wouldn't have done something foolish
like framing Crown Prince!
I'm just not satisfied.
The Yue Family has been sacrificing
our money and lives for His Majesty.
We put our family's lives
in his hands.
In the end,
this is how we end up.
There were seven of us in the past
but we are the only two people left.
Who did we do all this for?
The Yue Family of Rao County
was rich and our lives were peaceful.
Why do we have to revolt
with the Wen Family?
Why do you make it sound like you didn't gain anything out of it?
I am
the consort.
Marquis Yue, as a relative of mine,
you live a lavish life
and have every treasure you want.
Why are you not satisfied?
Think about Huo Chong.
It's exactly because of Huo Chong
that I see His Majesty's true colours.
If His Majesty is really a spirited man,
he should have exiled
Ling Yi and his family
to avenge Huo Junhua.
On the contrary,
he advised Ling Zisheng to reconcile with his father.
His Majesty always acts the same.
He only wants everyone to live a harmonious life.
Without His Majesty's benevolence,
I wonder how many times you'd have been killed
from all your actions.
Heng.
If His Majesty didn't marry Xuan,
you would be the queen.
Third Prince would be the Crown Prince.
The Crown Prince might have
cleared his suspicion of murder now
but everyone knows that he went out
to meet another woman.
He already damaged his own reputation.
The more I think about it, the more I feel aggrieved.
Third Prince was supposed to be the Crown Prince.
However...
However, he lost the position because of his mother
and had to stay under a useless person's shadow.
No way!
I am the first wife who was officially married.
I'm not a concubine.
Don't pin the blame
of your grievances on me.
You want to become the uncle of the emperor
but I have no interest in becoming queen.
You said you did it for me
and for Third Prince.
Actually, all the grievances
are yours alone.
Yes.
His Majesty is indebted to the Yue Family
except for you who was late to the rescue.
Everyone can cry out for injustice for Marquis Huo
except for you.
Third Brother.
Let me ask you.
Why were you late in rescuing Gu City?
Did you use the miasma as an excuse
to cause Huo Chong's death?
Nonsense.
Heng, you...
Don't try to frame me.
Frame you?
Ling Zisheng has been
investigating you for many years.
Are you involved
in Madam Wen Xiu's coinage case?
Are you the one
who murdered the messenger, Han Wu?
He didn't tell His Majesty yet
because he is showing me respect
and giving you a chance to confess.
Let me ask you.
You said the miasma was poisonous
but why were the horses alive
when all the scouts were poisoned to death?
Why were there no reports
about the horses being poisoned to death?
Why?
Yes.
I received Huo Chong's messenger's request for help.
On our way there,
we were told that there was miasma in front
so I sent someone to investigate.
The scouts said
the miasma was safe.
It was then
that Lord Qian'an's army arrived.
You should know
that our relationship with the Xuan Family wasn't good.
Lord Qian'an was Empress Xuan's uncle.
When I thought about it,
if I could delay Lord Qian'an
in rescuing Huo Chong,
His Majesty
would definitely scold Empress Xuan.
So,
I killed the scouts.
But there was discord between the two families for a long time.
Why would Lord Qian'an
believe Marquis Yue?
Heng,
you set me up.
Is this setting you up?
I'm obviously helping you.
You...
You are so cruel.
She's not as cruel
as you, Marquis Yue.
Tell us honestly.
How did
Lord Qian'an die?
Lord Qian'an
was in a rush to rescue Gu City
and took an army
to investigate the miasma.
However,
he never returned.
After that, I heard his subordinate, Peng Kun,
saying Lord Qian'an was poisoned by the miasma
and died in the forest.
But I thought about it and remembered
the report
saying the miasma was safe.
Unless...
Unless Peng Kun was the culprit.
It was Peng Kun who murdered Lord Qian'an
and snatched the Xuan Family's army.
Even so,
it wouldn't have caused the fall of Gu City.
When you arrived three days later,
why did Gu City
still fall?
Your Majesty.
I don't know about this as well.
Because Lord Yong
switched the armament.
Gu City was supposed to hold on for ten days
but it couldn't even hold for more than two days.
Lord Yong?
It was you!
Because of selfishness.
Because of greed.
You killed all the soldiers at Gu City.
You killed my uncle!
No wonder...
Zisheng, no wonder...
Switched the armament?
Your Majesty!
Your Majesty! This is injustice!
Although I was planning
to delay the rescue,
I knew
the rescue army would still arrive
if Gu City could hold on for a few more days.
Although I had selfish intentions,
I never wanted Lord Qian'an dead.
It was even impossible
for me to switch the armament.
Your Majesty.
The fall of Gu City
was not related to me.
If you didn't lie intentionally,
Lord Qian'an would not die!
Gu City would not fall
if you didn't delay your rescue!
Until now,
do you still think you are wronged?
With the law
and Your Majesty here,
I confess to everything
I did.
Your Majesty,
which crime
did I commit?
Marquis Yue.
Even if we can't try you
for your malicious acts in the past,
you worked
with Liang Xia to frame Crown Prince
and caused Liang Shang's death.
How do you explain that?
Your Majesty.
I was only dissatisfied
with marrying the shameless Fifth Princess
so I instigated Liang Xia
and brought about Crown Prince's meeting with Qu Lingjun.
I only wanted
to damage Xuan's reputation.
I didn't expect Liang Xia
to use the opportunity
to kill his brother, Liang Shang!
Your Majesty.
I did not kill Liang Shang!
You did not kill Liang Shang
but he died because of you.
There are many people
who murdered someone indirectly.
Are they all guilty of their crimes?
Shut up!
I won't kill you
since the whole Yue Family
perished in battle
except for you two.
But from today onwards,
you will be stripped of your status
and sent to the imperial mausoleum to guard it.
Your Majesty.
Your Majesty's indecisive punishment
made me look down on you.
Thank you
for sparing my life, Your Majesty!
Zisheng.
I will investigate
Peng Kun's case thoroughly.
It's already late.
You should return to Changqiu Palace
and rest well.
Didn't I ask you to go home?
Why are you still in Changqiu Palace?
I won't go back.
Her Majesty
is the only one who won't scold me in this world.
If my parents and brother
find out what happened today,
they'll definitely nag me for half a month.
So, you are actually scared of that.
Didn't I tell you
not to be reckless?
Why do you have to put yourself at risk?
How could I do nothing?
If I didn't do anything,
who would help prove Her Majesty and Crown Prince's innocence?
Both of them are benevolent
but they were framed because of the Liang Family.
I can't accept that.
There's Qu Lingjun as well.
If she was not proven innocent,
how would her children face the world?
I didn't do it for myself.
Don't blame me.
Fine.
I'm not blaming you.
I didn't stop you from doing it.
I'm just worried about you.
I can't forgive myself if you get hurt.
The Gu City case has already been solved.
Apart from Peng Kun,
everyone else has already been captured.
Why are you still unhappy?
Shaoshang.
If someone hurts your family
and you know that person is guilty
but you can't punish the person by law,
what will you do?
You still have a grudge?
I'm just saying.
What if?
You know
how petty I am.
If someone hurts a person close to me,
I won't forgive them.
I'll return the pain
1,000-fold back to them.
What if
taking revenge
means hurting someone you love?
As humans, making choices is inevitable.
When you put the choices together side by side,
one will definitely be more important than the other.
(Late Husband Yuan Yu's Memorial Tablet)
Shanjian.
You are already 21 years old.
It's time to find a fiancee.
Mother, you've never mentioned my marriage.
Why did you mention it today?
Today,
I can see that you have feelings for Lady Cheng.
Do you like her?
She...
She has never been in my plans.
Don't you
want to get married?
Since I was young,
I already had a list of fiancees.
Their background, family, reputation,
father and brother's position in the imperial court,
the factions that will be involved after getting married,
the lady's personality, talents
and also appearance. I thought about everything.
But after seeing you and Father
eating and sleeping separately
and even missing a different person,
I no longer want to get married.
If this is how every marriage in the world goes,
why do we still need to get married and have children
to hurt the next generation?
We let you down as your parents.
Your father had someone he loves.
I used to be your uncle's wife as well.
(Late Husband Yuan Yu's Memorial Tablet) But a marriage between noble families
(Late Husband Yuan Yu's Memorial Tablet)
is usually complicated
and we had no choice.
So,
we didn't get along well after our marriage.
We didn't think
it would hurt you.
It's fine if I don't get married.
If I get married,
there might be another troubled couple in the world.
Today,
I saw you investigating the case with Lady Cheng.
You were nervous when she was in danger.
Wasn't it because you like her?
Ever since Lady Cheng was engaged,
I've been dragging
my marriage with many ladies in the capital
because I wasn't satisfied.
I didn't know why at first.
Now that I think about it,
it's because all of them are different from her.
So, what?
Acting slow
causes one to lose the game.
Even if Cheng Shaoshang is married today,
my life
still has to go on.
I wonder why did Consort Yue look for me
so late at night.
Zisheng.
Do you know why I help you try
and punish Marquis Yue?
For the Yue Family.
For His Majesty.
For the people.
The Yue Family has His Majesty.
His Majesty has his people.
The people have the world.
What do they have to do with me?
I did it
for the Huo Family.
For Huo Chong.
And also for you,
Ling Buyi.
I know.
You are not satisfied with
the His Majesty's punishment to my Third Brother.
If you think
his life alone
is enough to exchange for every life lost in the Huo Family,
I will allow you to kill him.
If you won't go,
I'll go.
His Majesty
has already ordered a thorough investigation on Peng Kun.
He will give you an explanation.
His Majesty and I
both want you to let go of the past
and get married with no worries.
You should learn how to live normally.
Live a good life
for the whole Huo Family.
His Majesty's punishment was correct.
There's no blood of the Huo Family
on Marquis Yue's hand.
Besides, the whole Yue Family perished in battle.
Marquis Yue is the only remaining male in the family.
Due to their contributions, His Majesty didn't give a severe punishment.
I understand His Majesty's consideration.
Zisheng.
The Yue Family
owes you for the delay in rescue.
I will always
remember this
and am willing to make amends anytime.
There's no need.
Thank you for your fair judgment, Consort Yue.
From now onwards,
I no longer need the Yue Family to make amends.
But some people's crimes
can never be amended
even if it takes a lifetime.
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