= Love Like The Galaxy=
=Episode 25=
(Memorial Tablet of Eldest Brother, Huo Chong)
If I reveal the truth,
will Brother Wen come forward
and help us both?
I may have found some useful clues
to the truth behind Gu City's incident.
Throughout the ages,
good and evil are always rewarded.
Mother, you can rest assured.
Those who do evil
will eventually be punished.
You're right.
That evil person is still alive.
You must not let him go.
Mother,
I'll be wedded soon.
All suffering
will eventually pass.
Our happiness is approaching.
Zisheng,
you'll be wedded soon.
Yet, I'm the last person to know.
Do you still resent me?
Young Master,
Marquis Chengyang insisted
to see you.
We dare not stop him.
Don't blame them.
It's my fault.
Your mother said
you proposed to Lady Cheng in front of everyone today.
My mother?
My mother stays in Xinghua Courtyard all year.
She couldn't have told you about this.
I wonder
who was it that you meant?
Zisheng,
I know you're angry.
But you can't sacrifice your marriage out of spite.
Cheng Shi is merely a new military general.
He has no foothold in the royal court.
He can't help you at all.
That Lady Cheng's image is even more infamous.
This marriage brings no benefit to you at all.
Everyone in the capital city knows
Princess Yuchang likes you.
Regardless of character, appearance,
family's social standing, or family customs,
Lord Ruyang's descent is much better
than that of the Marquis Quling.
It's not enough for you
to rely on your wife to curry favor
with Lord Ruyang's family.
Now, you want to use my marriage
in exchange for a bright future?
Marquis Chengyang, please rest assured.
I would never put a bet on my marriage
because of my resentment.
I feel relieved
to know you don't resent me.
But that Cheng Family...
If you have slight guilt in your heart,
please leave now.
My mother said
she doesn't want you
to appear in front of her anymore.
I never want to cause my family any distress.
So you'll have to endure it.
Qi,
send the guest.
Who do you think you are?
How dare a nobody behaves insolently
in front of me?
I'm the only daughter of the Huo Family.
A nobody like you dares to propose to me?
You're not even worthy to carry my shoes!
I'm going to beat this dissolute man!
I'm going to kill you! Kill you!
I'm going to kill you!
Kill you!
You darn dissolute man! How dare you!
That's enough.
It's all right now.
Don't hurt your hands.
Zisheng,
is there any clinic here?
Xinghua Courtyard is far away from the clinic.
Marquis Chengyang,
you should hurry and get treatment.
Madam.
(Memorial Tablet of Eldest Brother, Huo Chong)
General Huo,
I've come late.
I'm 15 years late!
I've let you down.
If we can find out the truth about Gu City
and let those who died wrongfully rest in peace,
I'm sure he won't blame you.
Young Master.
I've been looking for the whereabouts of the physician
who used to work under Marquis Yue
back then.
I've finally found that military physician.
He has changed his name
and lives in Western Village on the outskirts of the capital.
I'll send Qi and Fei
with you for the investigation in Western Village.
You must not.
Your subordinates will easily attract attention.
To be on the safe side,
you should let me investigate it myself.
I'll contact you anytime.
Within three days,
I'll return.
What if
I want to contact you?
What should I do?
The war situation always changed by the minute in the past.
Heralds like us always fell into
the enemy's hand very easily.
To avoid leaking military information,
General Huo always ordered us
to hide information in common objects.
The Huo Army doesn't stick to one type of communication.
For instance,
breaking a twig.
If it's broken into three long ones and one short one,
that means I'm in danger.
If I'm safe,
I'll break them into two long ones and two short ones.
This trip must not be known to others.
Remember.
Safety is a priority.
Please rest assured.
I just can't figure out one thing.
Why are you so anxious
to find the remnants of Gu City?
Is there something else odd
about Gu City being breached?
Yes.
But I'm anxious
because I have someone in my heart.
Young Master, you're young and promising.
If General Huo was still alive,
he would feel relieved.
It's too bad
General Huo could never see
your accomplishments and wedding.
After you returned from your investigation,
I suppose you can make it
to the day of delivering the betrothal gifts.
You...
Young Master, are you getting married?
It's great to hear.
I'm sure General Huo
would also feel relieved.
But I wonder what kind of young lady
you set your eyes on?
She's an extraordinary young lady.
The person like me
who's trapped in the past
should have been alone.
But if she's the one
who'll walk through hardships with me,
perhaps, it's worth a try.
General,
I didn't expect
I'm thousand times
more terrible than Ling Buyi
in her heart.
Dear, don't ever think of it.
Niaoniao is still young.
She doesn't know our worries as parents.
What you said may have caused her grievances.
But you had no choice.
Don't be angry with her.
I should ask that she doesn't blame me.
We did wrong to Niaoniao in the past.
Now, she's willing to sacrifice her happiness
just to go against us.
This is the consequence of our actions.
Niaoniao is similar to you.
You're both stubborn but soft-hearted.
You both refuse to yield to compromise,
and always say the meanest things.
I don't blame her.
I only blame myself.
I'm reaping what I sowed.
No matter how hard
and reluctant we felt back then,
we still abandoned her
and made her like this.
It's pointless to talk of this now.
There are so many unhappy couples in this world.
I only hope she and Ling Buyi
would not be one of them.
I hope they'll love each other
and grow old together.
It's the Lou and He Family's wedding tomorrow.
Will you attend it with me, Mother?
Other people's marriage doesn't concern me.
You can attend it yourself.
What about my marriage?
Mother,
Mr. Wu has searched for marriageable lady's portraits.
Have you considered them one by one for me?
You're already an adult.
You can decide on your marriage.
If you find someone you like,
you can ask your father to propose it to her family.
What about you?
Other parents can't wait to arrange their children's marriage
because they're worried.
Why do you never worry
about what kind of wife I'll marry?
You're given the freedom to decide your own matters.
Isn't that good?
In your heart,
do you find my marriage is not
an important matter?
When you get older,
you'll understand
what's important to you
is only something trivial
to some people.
In this world,
don't rely on others
if you can do it yourself.
What did Madam say?
Which young lady did she choose for you?
Mother said
it's up to me.
Young Master, you're knowledgeable,
intelligent, and assertive.
Madam let you decide
regarding your marriage
because she feels assured.
No need to comfort me.
I understand.
In this world,
if there are parents who are involved in their children's marriage,
there are also those who don't meddle at all.
While I'm envious of those who have parents to discipline them.
Others are envious of my unrestrained life.
Who could you mean
by that?
No one.
In this world,
who's not ridiculous and pathetic?
Young Lady.
Young Lady, get up.
General Ling is here.
Why is he doing here at this early hour?
Have you forgotten?
Today is the wedding day of Lou Yao and He Zhaojun.
General Ling specially came to pick you up.
He's waiting for you
at Jiuzhui Hall now.
General Ling has arrived!
General Ling.
Second Young Master Lou, congratulations.
Yao,
I wish you and Zhaojun
blissful and long-lasting matrimony.
I heard His Majesty has granted
marriage to you and General Ling.
I offer you my congratulations too.
Miss Shaoshang is sure quick in finding a future husband.
It's been a few days
and you've already found him.
It doesn't concern you.
I never expect the ever-fearless Lady Cheng
has also yielded to power.
Second Young Master Lou,
please lead us to our seats.
Yao,
leave matters here to me.
You can lead guests inside.
Shanjian. General Ling.
Please follow me.
As for Shaoshang...
Let me take her.
Yao,
I'll take Shaoshang to the female seating area.
Shaoshang, let's go.
I've been married twice
in my life.
When I first put on my wedding robe,
my whole family died.
I'm marrying for the second time while mourning.
We can't play music
or hang a single lantern.
Fortunately, some guests are still willing to come.
But I just never expect
that you'd come.
I didn't expect I'd come either.
Shaoshang.
I still need to thank you
for returning Yao to me.
If it weren't for me,
you wouldn't have to marry Ling Buyi.
I thought you wanted to say
I've picked up a huge bargain.
Why wouldn't I end the betrothal with Yao earlier
if I knew I'd be betrothed to Ling Buyi?
Ling Buyi is suspicious, vicious, and ruthless.
How is marrying him a huge bargain?
When I was in Feng Yi County,
I saw his interrogation.
When I recall it now,
it still shudders me.
His Majesty raised him
and let him do anything he wants.
How could he have such vicious behavior
as if there's a blood feud?
That wasn't his vicious behavior.
That's his killing intent.
He's a military general.
His viciousness is displayed in the right place.
Seeing how you stand up for him shows
both of you are not without feelings.
I was too young and arrogant
to see through people.
I only realized this after this incident.
A beautiful and unrestrained man is useless.
It's better for the man to be soft-hearted
and gentle.
As for you,
I can say you're honest and kind too.
I'm glad you know that.
If it weren't for Yao's future,
I wouldn't break off the betrothal
even if your tears have run dry.
Now,
I see Yao as my elder brother.
I'm protective of my family.
He Zhaojun, listen up.
I would never let anyone pick on
my family members.
Me too.
Other than my younger brother,
Yao is the last family member I have in this world.
I'll cherish him
no less than you.
Our lives
will become better in the future.
I hope
it will be the same with you and Ling Buyi.
I hope so.
Come on.
We'll go to the banquet area.
I'm still mourning.
According to custom,
I can't meet the guests.
I especially come to see you
and tell you these.
Now, I've already said what I wanted.
You can say
I've repaid my gratitude.
This way, please.
This is unexpected.
I was only absent from class at Cheng's Residence for a few days.
Now, Shaoshang is already betrothed to you.
I'll take care of the Cheng Family's education from now on.
You no longer have to trouble yourself anymore.
But if you're truly bored at home,
I can recommend some official positions for you.
Lest you meddle in the young ladies' marriage.
No need.
My master, Huangfu Yi has already recommended me.
In future,
you and I will be fellow officials.
General Ling, rest assured.
If I'm bored,
I'll sure give you some trouble.
Sorry,
I mean I'll trouble you with favors.
No problem.
On the day of my wedding with Shaoshang,
I'll invite you
to attend our wedding.
Speaking of attending a wedding,
it was only last month
I thought I'll be attending
Shaoshang and Yao's wedding today.
Clearly, you can't be sure
until the wedding ceremony is over.
Mr. Yuan, you first became the teacher of Cheng siblings.
Now,
you're trying to probe about my betrothal with Shaoshang.
If I didn't know you have high expectations,
I'm afraid I would have thought
that you have improper thoughts about my future wife.
Cheng Shaoshang is indifferent toward men and women's love affairs.
She only cares about scheming.
I detest it the most
when people use marriage as a tool in their schemes.
I have
no improper thoughts toward her at all.
If you put it that way,
it means you're just picking on me.
I really want to see
what will happen to the man
who is aimed at by a vicious woman.
I'll have to disappoint you then.
Shaoshang and I get along very well.
We'll surely grow old together.
But someone who's petty
and speaks indecently like you
may not live to see that day.
General Ling,
as a civil official,
I'll definitely live longer than a military officer like you.
Get along well and grow old together?
Can you believe
these words yourself?
Please stop arguing.
If you ask me,
Shaoshang is the best young lady in this world.
-Of course. -Shut up.
Congratulations, Lady Cheng.
Lady Cheng.
Come and sit next to me.
Sit next to me.
Shaoshang.
Come and sit with me.
It's all right. Thank you for asking.
Niaoniao, you're finally here.
Come and sit here.
After picking his prospect for many years,
Zisheng's judgment is nothing more than this.
Cheng Shaoshang,
you sure are capable.
You broke off the betrothal with my cousin first
and got involved with Zisheng the next.
Don't you feel sorry for my cousin?
His Majesty proposed the marriage to the Cheng Family himself.
It was a grace from His Majesty.
I dare not reject without any reason.
Lou Li,
you talked as if you're almighty.
You should have been the one in His Majesty's presence.
Let's see if you're brave enough to reject His Majesty.
But...
But you shouldn't have accepted that quickly.
My cousin was so heartbroken.
He has a deep affection for you.
You should be sad
and hide in the countryside.
Why can your cousin marry someone else
yet I have to remain unmarried for life?
Why do I have to stay sad
and miss out on the time to marry
before I'm allowed to get married?
Even if I'm allowed to marry,
it must be someone unsatisfactory.
I must hide in a lonely corner to tend to my wound
and not appear in front of others.
Those who knew the truth understand the Cheng Family ended
the betrothal to fulfill General He's dying wish.
Those who don't know,
they'd actually think the Cheng Family
is deeply indebted to the Lou Family!
Lou Li.
If you don't want me to look down on you,
how about you repeat what you said
in front of your parents.
Let's see if your mother
will slap you.
Madam,
where are you going?
It's just a joke between the young ladies.
I don't think there's a need for us to get involved.
First Madam Cheng, you're right.
It was my daughter who provoked first.
It's a pity for the Lou Family
not to have Shaoshang married into our family.
It's to fulfill the last wishes of the martyrs
that we had to do this.
I'm relieved
that you don't take it to heart.
I naturally won't take it to heart.
His Majesty granted our family a marriage with Zisheng.
He's such a great son-in-law.
I would wake up laughing in the middle of the night.
Why would I have any resentments?
It's admirable of General Ling
to accompany Shaoshang to attend
the Lou Yao's wedding banquet today.
Even the most generous man
will not accompany his future bride
to the wedding banquet
at her former fiancé's house.
I wonder
if General Ling is being heartless and indifferent to Shaoshang
or if he simply cares not about his face.
Thank you for coming.
Please.
Thank you.
Mr. Zhang,
let's have a drink.
First Young Master Lou.
If it weren't for your knowledge and good memory
to draw the map of Feng Yi County,
this battle would've been hard to fight.
His Majesty intends to reward contributors accordingly.
You've made such a great contribution.
In the future,
you'll be in high places.
It's a supreme grace
that His Majesty has granted
to the Lou Family for Yao to marry Zhaojun.
As General He's in-law,
it's only right
for the Lou Family
to help General Ling capture Feng Yi County.
We dare not ask to be rewarded again.
Ben,
am I right?
Uncle
knows me well.
General Ling,
I'm used to a carefree life.
I only like to travel around.
So I have no desire to be an official.
I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you.
You may have no intention to be an official.
But if His Majesty wishes to elevate someone,
I shall see who dares to hinder.
Drink, First Young Master Lou.
The Cheng Family just broke off the betrothal with the Lou Family.
Then they arranged another betrothal at the palace soon after.
It really takes people by surprise.
It's hard not to be suspicious.
Could Cheng Shaoshang already have had an affair
with General Ling long ago?
-Affair? -An affair?
Yan?
Why are you in the men's area?
It's nothing important.
It's just that Fourth Lady Cheng said
she left her cloak in General Ling's carriage.
She asked me to ask about it.
Shaoshang is someone with determination.
Do you think she's like all of you here?
At the sight of Ling Buyi,
you'd behave like those hungry puppies drooling
at a piece of meat.
It's too bad
that Ling Buyi isn't interested in you at all.
Ladies,
I'm sure you've known Ling Buyi
for a long time now.
But he never asks for your hand in marriage.
All of us are decent young ladies
who are upright.
Unlike certain someone
who entices by making flirty advances.
General Ling is a great man.
What would he know of these crafty and immoral trickeries?
I'm afraid he was bewitched.
Wang Ling, how dare you frame her!
I did not!
Qiqi.
General Ling,
today is the Lou Family's joyous day.
What's the meaning of this?
The black armored guards follow me
wherever I go.
It has always been this way.
I have no intention to offend anyone.
General Ling,
this is the women's banquet area.
I'm afraid
your action is against proper conduct.
Seating arrangement in a banquet is a trivial matter.
Having a sense of shame and propriety is the highest form of proper conduct.
All right.
Since Lady Wang
said I'm going against proper conduct.
Then I shall teach all of you
what is a sense of shame
and the proper conduct!
General Ling,
what's the meaning of this?
Lady Cheng is sure blessed.
She actually made General Ling protect her
regardless of the seating arrangements between genders.
Fourth Lady Cheng just broke off her betrothal.
Now she could find such a great future husband.
It's such a great blessing, indeed.
My apologies.
I was too immersed in the chaos that I couldn't control my hand.
But to have such high-quality venison to wash your robe,
I'm sure it must be
a great blessing for both of you too.
You...
Just let it go. Don't even argue with him.
No one can get Yuan Shanjian
to say nice things.
Let's go.
Madam Cheng.
Lady Wang said
my behavior is against proper conduct.
With the elders looking on,
it's considered proper now.
It's better this way.
General Ling, you're very thoughtful.
General Ling, that's not right.
The sage said, proper conduct...
Proper conduct?
A young lady like you
discusses the private matters
of unmarried couples all the time.
Do you think you know proper conduct
and shame?
You're not married
but you're already behaving like a married shrew.
First Madam Lou,
do you know of this?
Lady Wang mentioned enticing
and making flirty advances.
Do you know Fifth Prince granted me
two beautiful women last month?
Your eldest brother, Wang Long, coveted them.
So I gave them to him.
But it was only a few days
when your father took them in.
Those two women should be commended
for their skills in enticing and making flirty advances.
You...
Instead of thinking
about how to slander my future wife all day,
why don't you go back
and think about
how you should address those two beautiful women in the future?
Should you address them as your sister-in-law
or
as your mother?
Ling Buyi, you...
Ladies and gentlemen,
I'm sure
you've heard
of my betrothal with Lady Cheng.
On the day of my wedding,
I hope all of you
can attend.
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