= Love Like the Galaxy=
=Episode 19=
Imperial edict for Cheng Shaoshang, daughter of Marquis Quling.
Helping the weak.
Hardworking and virtuous.
Kind and gentle.
Knowledgeable.
A happy nature.
Helping the people of Hua County.
Dealing with the trouble of bandits.
An example of an honorable family indeed.
I heard the Cheng and the Lou families will be bonded through marriage.
(Am I the person who is being mentioned in the imperial edict?)
A pair of jade artifacts
and ten brocades will be granted.
Bow!
Thank you, His Majesty!
Thank you for His Majesty's grace.
Receive the edict.
(Your Majesty.)
(Since you are going to give a gift,)
(can you)
(grant Lady Cheng another imperial favour?)
(Why not)
(praise her in front of the guests)
(during the banquet at Lou's residence?)
(You'll be blessing the Cheng Family)
(and making the Lou Family proud at the same time.)
Everyone, you can rise.
I shall take my leave.
Is this really for me?
Do you know Ling Buyi was the one
who requested this imperial edict for Lady Cheng?
Did he really?
I must go and thank Senior Zisheng.
I mean
Shaoshang and I should visit and thank him together.
You don't need to.
Since General Ling never told anyone about this,
I think he didn't want anyone to find out.
Both of you and Shaoshang
should interact less with him in the future.
You should go and entertain the guests.
All right, I'll go right away.
General Ling.
You'd address me as "Zisheng"
in your letters.
Now that we've met in person,
why are you being distant now,
Mr. Mou?
How did you know
I'm Mr. Mou?
Do you think I'd trust anyone?
I wouldn't dare to use the information you gave
if I don't know your complete background.
Indeed, nothing can get past you.
May I know if you're here to see me
or...
I know
you know the terrains in Feng Yi County like the palm of your hand.
Now, His Majesty is
in urgent need of the map to pacify the rebellions.
If you can lend us a hand,
your future
will be bright.
However,
I'm afraid there's no chance
for us to interact less
if we become comrades in hands in the future.
Did you hear
what I said just now?
In that case, I'll just be honest with you.
My father passed away early.
He only left my mother and younger brother to me.
Yao has a pure heart.
I'd naturally have to watch over him attentively.
So as to avoid him being subjected to being bullied.
I may be ambitious
and want to show my talent at the royal court.
But no matter how I value opportunities,
I would never harm people around me.
I'll set out to Feng Yi County tonight.
You don't have to be concerned about your younger brother.
I only came to see you
for the map.
Since it's what you're asking for,
I shall have it delivered
to you tonight.
You have my thanks.
I shall excuse myself.
Uncle.
So you do remember that I'm your uncle.
Lady Cheng, you're incredible.
I was too scared to breathe just now.
Only Lady Cheng could behave composedly.
Lady Cheng, it's only reasonable that you were commended
by His Majesty.
Not only you're knowledgeable,
but you also have a happy nature.
Knowledgeable? I don't deserve it.
I don't deserve to be called that.
Lady Cheng, you're too modest.
Are you saying
His Majesty is wrong?
I never said His Majesty was wrong.
It was me.
I'm not as good or was raised
as His Majesty has said.
It's my fault.
My fault.
- Lady Cheng, you're too modest. - How humble you are.
I was wrong.
Let me drink as a sign of respect.
Let us all drink.
Cheers.
Thank you all.
How can His Majesty be so muddle-headed?
How could he praise an ignorant person
to be an example for young women?
If you keep speaking recklessly,
your mother will beat you.
Qiqi,
please help me entertain them.
Here.
Let's drink.
Cheers.
Young Lady.
Lady Cheng, please share your stories.
Please tell us.
Ladies,
I have to excuse myself for a while.
Why are you leaving?
How did you do it?
Lady Cheng, do tell us.
Lady Cheng.
Why do you want to see me so urgently?
Did you see that?
All of them want to drink with me.
Young Lady,
General Ling wants me to convey three messages to you.
First,
he has something to tell you.
Second,
he said not to worry
because he won't harm you.
He asked that you trust him.
Lianfang,
tell him
that I won't see him.
It's not proper.
There's the third message.
General Ling also said
if you refused to go,
he'll come and see you in person.
When trouble happens,
you can wait to break off the betrothal and marry him.
If you don't go,
he'll take this
as you agreeing to marry him.
That's outrageous.
I, Cheng Shaoshang shall not
be threatened by him.
Where is he? Take me to him.
Go.
Did you come because I wanted to see you
or
was it because of the third message?
General Ling, I'm indebted to you because you've saved my life
and come to my aid many times.
I should treat your earnestness
and kindness with sincerity.
I just wonder
why you wanted
to see me here.
I guessed you came because of the third message.
That may not be a bad thing.
You've learned to be more cautious.
It's a good thing.
If you have nothing else to say,
I'll have to excuse myself.
Lady Cheng,
allow me to speak to you.
Is that all right?
Rest assured.
I've sent away
the Lou Family's servants who were guarding here.
I don't want our meeting
to implicate you
or let anyone know about it.
General Ling,
I'm sure you know.
I'm betrothed to Yao.
It's inappropriate for you
to ask me out like this.
What do you want to do in the future?
I mean
other than marrying.
There are many things I want to do.
I want to gather many physicians
to compile their medical skills and knowledge
into a book
for the benefit of the people.
I also want
to transform heavy farming tools
to help ease people's burden
and increase food production.
Also,
I want to build a smelter,
draw more instruments
and see if I can build them.
I also want to...
General Ling, did you want to see me
because you wanted to ask me these?
Your heart is as big as the world.
You and I are not on the same road.
That's without a question.
You are you. I am me.
You're right.
You are you.
I am me.
Today
should be the last time we meet.
Why do you say that?
Is there a war ahead?
Where are you going?
How long will you be away?
I'll set out tonight.
I might die on the battlefield this time.
This is also the fate of soldiers.
Cheng Shaoshang,
I know you want to move away with Lou Yao after he's appointed.
But don't be too hasty.
I'll request His Majesty
to send you to a safe place.
Don't just go to any barren lands
because you wanted to escape from your family's leash.
You're frail.
You won't be able to withstand it.
I just remembered
that I never earnestly listened to you playing the flute
since we know each other.
Your journey will be filled with danger.
I pray that you take care of yourself.
If you wish to listen to it,
I'll play it for you
when you return with triumph.
Better not.
You should play it for your husband.
Moreover, you'll be married.
If I'm able to return alive,
we shall be strangers
and never meet again.
Since I've said this,
you can return now.
What about you?
I want to stay for a while.
(Ling's Residence)
Young Master,
Mr. Lou Ben sent someone to deliver the map just now.
He said, he has done what's been entrusted to him.
He prefers living a carefree life.
So you don't have to recommend him to join the court.
It looks like
Grand Tutor Lou stopped him from serving His Majesty.
The Lou's Second Chamber has to live under people's whims.
I wonder how her life would turn out
after she married into that family.
I just remembered
I never earnestly listened to you playing the flute
since we know each other.
Your journey will be filled with danger.
I pray that you take care of yourself.
If you wish to listen to it,
I'll play it for you
when you return with triumph.
Young Master,
the soldiers have assembled outside the gate.
When do we set out?
Now.
Yes, Sir!
(Ling's Residence)
(One month later)
- Greetings, Your Majesty. - Greetings, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty,
we have not failed our mission
and we have captured Lord Yong and his son alive.
Well done.
Generals, please rise.
- Thank you, Your Majesty. - Thank you, Your Majesty.
Did General He
and his sons survive?
Your Majesty,
I was too late.
(General Wu) They have died for the country.
If it weren't for the sacrifice of General He and his family,
it'd be impossible
for Zisheng and I
to capture Lord Yong back
to the capital so quickly.
Heaven truly
has taken a loyal general from me.
When General He bid farewell to me for the wedding,
he looked happy in front of me.
Who would have expected
we'd be separated by death
when he returned this time.
Your Majesty,
General He had left a request before he passed.
What is it?
By all means, tell me.
I
will grant all his requests.
General He is worried
about his surviving son and daughter.
His son is still young.
His daughter, Zhaojun
was first betrothed to the Lou clan
before she married Prince Xiao.
It's uncertain if the Xiao Family will be executed or imprisoned.
The marriage between the Xiao Family and the He Family has been severed.
He hoped that the Lou clan can continue with the betrothal again.
Isn't he
already betrothed?
General He didn't know
that Grand Tutor Lou's nephew is engaged to Lady Cheng.
That's why he had such a request.
The He Family's journey was tragic.
It may be against ethics. But it's understandable.
I hope Your Majesty can decide on this matter.
What's there to decide?
As an official,
it's our duty to be loyal to the country.
It may sound unpleasant to hear.
But does it mean anyone
who rendered merits can ask to be rewarded?
(Official Zuo) You can't put it this way.
(Official Zuo)
Most of the He Family had died.
Shouldn't we show some compassion?
So do you mean
His Majesty should fulfill his request?
Have you thought about this thoroughly?
If we allow this,
does that mean any family that suffered tragic deaths after this
could use their credit
to request things from other families?
Well, the Lou Family and the Cheng Family
haven't completed the marriage yet.
Betrothal is a promise.
How can one easily break it?
But apart from the law,
there's still human compassion.
The He clan moved heaven with their bravery.
We should observe
General He's last words.
Ji,
whose side are you on?
This concerns the country
and also Grand Tutor Lou's Family.
So
we should ask what he thinks of this matter.
Grand Tutor Lou,
what do you think of this?
This is a matter between two families.
You can't ask the suitor's side first.
Aren't you just taking advantage of Cheng Shi
when he's not in court?
This is indeed difficult to manage.
What?
Yao won't be coming for these few days?
It's Yuan Shanjian's fault
for stopping Yao and me from meeting each other.
He insists on saying it'll affect our studies
and told me to be careful that happiness will bring sadness.
He truly has a vicious mouth
that's not inferior to a country woman.
Niaoniao,
you mustn't say that.
Mr. Yuan is stopping you from meeting
because he cares about Mr. Lou.
I think Mr. Yuan felt uncomfortable and stopped you
because he can't stand
Yao and your disgusting behavior.
It's really fighting poison with poison.
Shaogong, who are you calling poison?
Are you looking down on Yao too?
We're not looking down on Mr. Lou.
We're just looking down on you.
When you see him,
you smile like Erwang from next door when it had chicken thighs in its mouth.
You're the one who looked like Erwang from next door!
Qiqi.
Just ignore these commoners.
Shaoshang, something bad had happened.
What is it
that made you come here in a rush?
My father just returned home from the court
saying we have won
the battle in Feng Yi County.
Lord Yong and his son were captured
and escorted back to the capital.
The people of the capital were watching the excitement at the gate.
Isn't this great news?
How is it bad?
It's not good news at all.
It's bad for you.
Do you know
General He
and his whole family died in battle?
His whole family died?
How sad.
Why is it bad for me?
They're just bullying the Cheng Family
for not holding any position in court.
Aren't there any other ways
to comfort the He clan?
Why do they have to do favors at the cost of Niaoniao's marriage?
Yet, Grand Tutor Lou said nothing at all.
That old man seemed to have his tongue cut off.
Sister-in-law, calm down.
This matter has not been decided yet.
Why should I be anxious about it?
Since the Lou Family dared not decide at the time,
we shall wait for them to talk to us
after they've made their decision.
You're right.
Worse comes to worst, we'll just break off this betrothal.
Niaoniao has suitors.
They were the ones who were eager for this betrothal.
Now, they're also the ones who are behaving like cowards.
I don't need Yao as my son-in-law.
But Niaoniao must not suffer such humiliation.
I've always had bad luck.
That's why I was also curious
why my betrothal goes this smoothly.
I didn't expect this would happen later.
Niaoniao, don't worry.
As long as the Lou Family doesn't make their stand,
this betrothal is still binding.
They didn't make their stand
because they cared about the Cheng Family.
But they're weighing this matter.
If they accept it,
would they receive more criticism
or obtain more benefits.
Niaoniao is right.
That Grand Tutor Lou is one old fox.
He wouldn't decide if there's no benefit.
But Niaoniao,
this matter concerns you.
What do you think
putting the Lou Family aside?
It never matters what I think.
I just feel sorry for Yao.
It wasn't easy
to leave
that oppressive family.
But now...
We're only one step away.
I'm not the one who suffers the most in this matter.
It's Yao.
I only can't marry the one I wanted to marry.
But he...
He has to marry someone he didn't want to marry.
Lad!
Uncle.
Are you done behaving ridiculously?
Are you only going to give up
after you do something
to embarrass the Lou Family?
Come down this instant!
You can't even climb over the wall.
How are you going to go against everyone?
Don't help him.
Inform the Second Chamber
and let them send someone to carry him back.
Yes, Sir.
My leg.
Why are you so careless?
Even if His Majesty granted the title Lady Ancheng
or Princess Ancheng to He Zhaojun,
I'd still refuse.
Even so, you can't behave rashly.
If anything happens to you,
how heartbroken Mother would be.
Master asked me to check on Yao.
I didn't expect you'd be this useless.
You broke your leg
over a love affair.
I'd like to ask you this.
The He Family died as martyrs.
They all died except He Zhaojun and her younger brother.
Do you only care about love affairs?
I never liked He Zhaojun since she was young.
She has bullied my poor Yao
for so many years.
I'll not agree
to this marriage.
I know you never liked Zhaojun.
How about this?
After she married into this family,
I'll guide her.
You only need to live in comfort.
After Yao is betrothed to Shaoshang,
he has been cheerful every day.
How can we force him
to marry someone he doesn't like?
You're in no position to speak.
You must think of the greater good.
Speaking of the world,
General He has died for the country.
Speaking of us,
the Lou Family is indebted to her.
Be it for loyalty or righteousness,
Zhaojun must marry into this family.
Since the family is indebted to her,
why did you have your eldest betrothed
in a hurry back then?
If it's for the sake of His Majesty,
the He Family only said to marry He Zhaojun into the Lou Family.
They never pointed out that it must be Yao.
Why didn't you let your second son marry He Zhaojun?
We may be widow and orphans
but don't treat us like fools.
Stop talking nonsense.
How dare you talk back at me!
Mother-in-law didn't say anything wrong.
You can't bear
to see He Zhaojun bully your second son.
Yet, you insist on making Yao the victim.
I'm going to lodge a complaint against you for being defiant.
You're not my mother-in-law.
How can you lodge a complaint against me?
I'll not marry her.
If you and Uncle try to force me,
I'll tell everything to the guests
who come to my wedding with He Zhaojun.
I'll tell them
how the First Chamber of the Lou Family rushed their son
to be betrothed
to avoid marrying He Zhaojun.
We'll let them judge
and see how Lou's First Chamber had
deliberately planned it.
It's not up to you
to decide whether you break off the engagement.
I'll send someone to deliver an invitation to the Cheng Family
to come here to break off the engagement.
Since Yao is betrothed to Fourth Lady Cheng,
he has indeed changed.
He now makes effort to fight for reasons.
Shaoshang said
we must fight
for the life we want.
General Ling, how almighty you are.
You actually sent away all the dungeons guards
of the Ministry of Justice.
Why?
Do you want
(Lord Yong) to have a private talk with me?
Yes.
You've always stayed in Feng Yi County.
When His Majesty summoned you,
you would either be wounded or sick.
It was hard to meet you in person.
Shouldn't I take this chance to talk to you?
What's there to say?
The end justifies the means.
I'll just accept my fate.
I'm responsible
for everything.
My son was only obeying my orders.
My death will not be regretted.
I only hope His Majesty would spare his life
for the sake of our friendship.
You're indeed a loving father.
I wonder
if this includes the case in Gu City
when you said you were responsible for everything.
What are you saying?
I don't understand.
If you don't understand,
why did you start a rebellion
the moment you received His Majesty's edict?
You knew it very well.
If it was just Prince Xiao smuggling armaments,
His Majesty may not want to take your life
because you intend to rebel.
But if you include
the time you smuggled armaments in Gu City,
which led to the fall of Gu City
and the tragic deaths of His Majesty's sworn brother and his family,
His Majesty will not forgive you.
Indeed,
my son told me
that he obtained the armaments
through Xu Jinzhong.
And Xu Jinzhong fell
into your hands.
I knew I can no longer keep this under wraps.
It was a waste
to grant him the name "Jinzhong."
Such a treacherous thing.
If I didn't elevate him,
he'd still be
a lowly blacksmith!
If he didn't betray me
and confess what happened at Gu City,
would I even take the risk and start a rebellion
and ruin half of my life's achievements?
You truly like to judge others based on your beliefs.
You put Gu City in danger
because of your own interest.
You have no morals.
You defied the imperial edict
and started a rebellion.
You have no loyalty.
You're also someone who has no morals or loyalty.
How dare you expect others to keep your secrets?
But you were wrong
about one thing.
That Xu Jinzhong never told me
about these.
He already died
before I could interrogate him.
His Majesty summoned you to the capital
only to hear your explanation and to spare your life.
Yet you suspected
that Xu Jinzhong had betrayed you.
So you started a rebellion right away.
It was your foolishness
that send you to your death.
Impossible!
I rebelled because His Majesty wanted to take my life!
I never make the wrong choice!
This is your retribution!
(Eastern Castle)
Do you know
how many soldiers of Gu City couldn't die in peace
and how many people lost their homes because of you?
Let me ask you this.
Do you have
a good night's sleep
all these years?