01x12- Episode 12

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♪ Flowers falling by the river again ♪

♪ Turning the clear waves red ♪

♪ Sparrows singing in celebration ♪

♪ Calm years pass by the silent bustling city ♪

♪ Sitting at home ♪

♪ No one knows love's outline like I do ♪

♪ If one day the river breeze blows again ♪

♪ I won't be a mere reflection in the mirror ♪

♪ Dreams can shatter; Memories remain ♪

♪ Rich fragrance A*DS; Light ink writes ♪

♪ In the deep red windows lies mundane dust ♪

=Are You The One=

=Episode 12=

Wait a moment.

Honey.

Do you still remember

that ruffian who impersonated you?

I remember.

Nanny Li said

our marriage certificate

was lost during the move.

I saw the certificate

the ruffian had,

but I didn't find anything unusual.

Thinking it over,

it's probably ours.

It doesn't matter.

How can it not matter?

That's not just a marriage agreement.

It also has

both our names on it.

If it's a man with the same name,

as long as it's not you, Cui Jiu,

it holds no meaning.

I truly hate that scoundrel

for daring to steal your name

and taint our names.

I mean I've asked the authorities.

That marriage certificate isn't ours.

Is that so?

That's a relief.

Don't get upset over this.

You're not healthy enough.

While I'm away,

do more of what you enjoy.

Don't foolishly wait for me.

Okay?

I will.

I'll run the business well,

visit my family,

and wait

for you to return.

Take care.

Dear.

♪ With spring flowers and autumn moon,

I searched the yard thoroughly ♪

♪ Before the wind comes,

they've already withered ♪

♪ In this world, we read

each other's mind for nothing ♪

♪ But no fate ♪

♪ Too young to appreciate the moon;

Too full to suffer from lacking ♪

♪ Never parted with the fleeting breeze

and people ♪

♪ A glance that lingers ♪

♪ I wander alone in the wilderness,

with many years ahead ♪

♪ Just waiting for you to see me ♪

♪ Knowing this longing,

why do I write so resolutely ♪

Let's go.

(Cui Mansion)

♪ If the knot in my heart

waits for you to untangle ♪

♪ The fallen leaves of memory

wait for you to pick up ♪

♪ Waiting for that moment,

facing each other without words ♪

♪ Like all the fleeting encounters

in this world ♪

- Enjoy, enjoy!

- Come on.

- Please.

- Come on.

- Please.

- Please.

Xingzhou.

A toast to you.

Uncle,

you're drunk.

Why do you still call me uncle?

You should call me father instead.

You fool!

How dare you be disrespectful?

Why are you being so distant?

It's more intimate this way.

Right?

This drunkard.

Talking nonsense here.

Let me apologize

to you for him.

The wedding is this month.

I can't wait

to hear Binglan

call me mother.

Xingzhou has waited three years

to hear her call him honey.

Isn't that right, Xingzhou?

Honey.

The poor child

has been eagerly

waiting to see Binglan.

He can't see her for days.

Once the six rituals are complete,

on the day of the wedding,

they'll finally meet.

Our mansion is fortunate

to have a princess like Binglan,

from a matching family,

with wisdom and grace.

This is truly

a perfect union and a grand celebration.

You've always had your own ideas.

How do you plan

to organize your wedding?

A wedding for Lord Huaiyang

should be

as grand

and lively as possible.

Yes.

Come on.

Let's drink.

Let's drink.

Congratulations!

Thank you. Thank you.

My Lord,

here are wedding clothes in patterned silk,

silk tapestry,

feathered fabric,

and gambiered Canton silk.

Which one do you prefer?

Any of them will do.

Dried fruits.

- Thanks.

- Take it.

Look at these dried fruits.

Madam, why are you suddenly buying fabric?

To make clothes?

Not for clothes.

Dried fruits.

(Fabric Store)

Shopkeeper.

Coming.

Madam.

I'd like to choose a red fabric

with gold embroidery

that's resistant to decay.

Red with gold. Resistant to decay.

May I ask what it's for?

Marriage certificate.

My Lord?

My Lord?

It's done, My Lord.

My Lord.

This is the gift list sent by the steward.

Please review it.

(Pure Copper Buddha Statue,

Wang Ximeng's Landscape Painting)

(Ginseng, Salvia, Fallopia multiflora)

My Lord, is there anything else you need?

A cart of high-end charcoal.

Alright.

And several hand warmers.

Yes.

And at least a month's supply

of mugwort and garden balsam stem.

Clothing, fur coats, felt socks, and shoes

should be prepared after confirming the sizes

with Nanny Li.

My Lord,

are you preparing for the wedding

or settling

Or settling Ms. Liu?

Rest assured, My Lord.

I'll take care of these things.

When Ms. Liu returns to Beizhou,

Nanny Li and Fan Hu will look after her.

Prepare the carriage.

To Lingquan?

To Zhao Quan's place.

Yes.

You're about to get married,

winning the beauty.

So why are you

like a solitary figure?

I envy you, though.

At least Cousin Lian

is committed to you alone.

No.

She's committed to the position

as the Princess.

That's still faithful.

At least she didn't run away

before the wedding,

leaving you in disgrace.

If she had someone else in her heart,

we'd truly be brothers in misfortune.

Come here.

Compared to you,

I'm very content.

If you're content,

why did you ask me to drink?

I'm thirsty.

Be honest with me.

Do you feel guilty

abandoning Liu Miantang?

It was all just a show

from the start.

Now that everything is back on track.

Why would I feel guilty?

If I continued deceiving her

You're still guilty after all.

True.

Sending Liu Miantang back to her family,

without holding her past,

and freeing her,

is indeed a great kindness

from you.

Anyway, Liu Miantang is happy.

When she reaches Beizhou

and receives that letter,

learning the harsh truth,

no matter how stormy her emotions,

she won't be able to confront you.

This move

is truly brilliant.

I admit it.

I don't dare face her for a farewell,

nor do I dare

to explain everything in person.

Then why did you let her go?

Even if you kept her around,

with Cousin Lian's temperament,

there wouldn't be any trouble.

Without any choice,

the crabapple blossoms have fallen.

The swallows return,

familiar yet new.

Madam,

the wind is strong.

With the medicine on,

go rest quickly.

Nanny Li.

Did you prepare the robes

and the charcoal stove as I asked?

Yes, everything is ready.

Tomorrow, Moru will deliver them

to the master.

This is the first time

he's been away for so long.

I wonder

if he's adjusting well to life on the mountain.

I heard

that Go masters tend to be quite eccentric.

I hope he isn't having a hard time.

Moru will take care of the master.

Follow the master's wishes

and go visit your family in Beizhou at ease.

Spend some quality time at your grandpa's home.

When that time comes

What?

By then,

the master

should have returned home.

Lately,

my right eyelid keeps twitching.

I can't shake this uneasy feeling.

Well.

You must be exhausted from working

in the shop these past few days.

You should rest earlier.

Madam,

the carriage and luggage for Beizhou

are all prepared.

We can

set off anytime.

I don't want to go to Beizhou now.

Why not?

There's still

something unfinished here.

I'm Shi Yikuan, Chief Commander of Qingzhou.

Greetings, My Lord.

General Shi.

Please come in.

(Soldier Documents)

My Lord.

Thirteen thousand men have been enlisted.

Those unwilling for service,

of old age or frailty

have been sent back home.

From now on,

our country

is free from the worries of Mount Yang.

General,

your meticulous work

has been invaluable.

I will surely speak for you

to the Empress Dowager.

A promotion is in your future.

Ziyu is already my future son-in-law.

The Mount Yang issue

is practically a family matter now.

Besides,

as a military man,

if it weren't for your guidance,

I wouldn't have thought

of such a perfect plan

to pacify Mount Yang and gain a son-in-law.

However, Ziyu

once was

General,

I hold Ziyu

in high regard.

He comes from the underworld,

but as they say,

heroes are not defined by their origins.

Yes.

My Lord.

Does your admiration

stem from official duty

or personal affection?

The court desires

to reduce the power of regional governors,

starting with those

not of royal blood.

If someone from Zhenzhou

insists on being rebellious,

then our loyalty

will make us virtuous officials.

When the time comes,

General, you'll be a favored minister,

and I

will also be blessed.

For both public and personal reasons,

our goals align,

General.

Our goals align.

Miss, are you still managing?

Why not let me carry more of it?

- Careful yourself.

- Don't run!

If it drops

- Slow down!

- Sorry!

Sorry! Sorry!

What should we do?

Stop running!

Mr. Ziyu.

I thought I saw you earlier

but wasn't sure.

What a coincidence.

You really like that crimson.

You just bought it,

and you're holding it.

It's for my sister.

What about yours?

I have enough clothes.

No need for more.

I'll wait for my sister.

- Help her with it.

- Yes.

I wouldn't dare trouble you.

Our family's carriage is just ahead.

No trouble at all.

I'll escort you.

The market here is quite lively.

Is there anything you like?

Feel free to choose.

A proper lady

should stay within her bounds.

I only came out to buy things.

It's best not to linger.

There are many candy vendors

along the way.

They must be popular among young ladies.

Would you like to try some?

Thank you.

But my mother always taught me

that street food is improper.

You should adhere to those teachings.

Forgive my presumptuousness.

Take it. Careful.

- Come back.

- Go.

Let's go home and eat.

Take a look.

Come on.

Want some?

Yes.

This is heavy.

Take it over there.

Thank you for your help today.

Slow down.

Zhuwen.

What's this?

Mr. Lu bought two bolts

of fine patterned silk.

I think they're

prettier than that crimson one.

I've heard that you're

highly favored at home.

I must do my best

to ensure you aren't wronged.

Don't lose the rouge

you just bought.

Thank you, Young Master.

What

What are you doing?

I

Maintain your distance.

My sister is about to be married,

and you can't afford

to offend her fiance.

Are you mad?

How dare you walk with a strange man?

- This

- If that bandit sees this,

who knows how he'll punish you?

Sister, he

The bandit?

Miss Shi, is that what you call me?

Sister,

this is Mr. Ziyu

from Mount Yang.

(Jinchen Tea)

Congratulations, Miss.

Your wish is finally coming true.

At the auspicious hour today,

the Lord will personally deliver the gift list,

showing his respect

and esteem for you.

Cousin Xingzhou has always

been thoughtful and considerate towards me.

Of course.

Once the gift list arrives,

only the wedding ceremony remains.

Miss,

after today,

you'll no longer be my lady.

I will have to start calling you Princess.

The auspicious hour approaches.

It's time to depart.

(Betrothal Gift List)

Go wait for me.

Yes.

This pattern of twin lotuses

is exquisite.

The colors are perfect,

creating a sense of white and cyan.

How elegant and pure.

Yushao Porcelain Shop.

I remember this shop.

They made the fish bowl with Tancho Kohaku

in the courtyard.

Is the owner here today?

I am here.

I didn't expect the owner

to be a woman.

Only someone as talented and refined as you

could create

such beautiful porcelain.

Indeed.

You're too kind.

I was inspired by the Lord's wedding,

and only with such best wishes

could I craft this vase.

I wish the Lord and his future Princess

everlasting peace,

like the twin lotuses,

united forever, staying together,

with many kids and blessings.

Well said.

What a clever and charming girl.

The Consort Dowager likes your porcelain.

You

Please instruct anything.

No need to bother.

Why?

Consort Dowager,

the Lord sent word earlier

that he doesn't favor their porcelain.

The He family, leading the merchants,

has contributed greatly

to the county.

The wedding porcelain business

has been given to them.

If that's the Lord's decision,

so be it.

On behalf of the shop,

we're grateful

to the Consort Dowager and the Lord.

Congratulations. Congratulations.

My Lord.

My Lord.

Stop!

How dare you

walk freely in the mansion?

My Lord.

I am Liu Miantang. My husband is Cui Jiu.

Your Go companion.

These past days,

I'm grateful for your care of my husband.

He loves Go

and considers it a blessing

to have met you.

But

we are simple folk.

My husband is gentle and weak.

He only wishes

for a peaceful life with me,

without the intention of mixing with nobility.

If we have offended you in any way,

please forgive us.

What's with the panic?

My Lord.

The Emperor's uncle is here,

with a royal decree.

The Emperor has decreed.

The western tribes invaded us,

affecting the people.

Cui Xingzhou, Lord Huaiyang,

is a loyal official,

serving the country,

and keeping promises.

Based on your merits,

you are hereby General of the Western Front,

commanding the entire army of Zhenzhou.

Within a month, you must reach Jinjia Pass

and intimidate the tribes.

The end.

Lord Huaiyang,

accept the decree.

Lord Huaiyang

isn't someone easy to deal with.

Such a decree

might anger him.

You're the Emperor's uncle.

With the Emperor's decree,

no matter how bold Cui Xingzhou is,

he wouldn't dare oppose you.

Do you think so, Your Majesty?

The books say

the ancient sages created a wooden kite

to fly in the sky

and sh**t enemies.

If the Ministry of Works can produce it,

our kingdom

wouldn't need Lord Huaiyang

to constantly trouble Mother.

You're right, Your Majesty.

But what if he refuses to accept the decree?

Then it wouldn't be my fault

to charge him with defying imperial orders

and implicating his entire family.

Lord Huaiyang,

are you to defy the decree?

I

accept the decree.

My Lord,

please rise.

And please inform the Emperor

and the Empress Dowager

that I'll prepare the troops

and reach Jinjia Pass

within a month.

Having a general like you

is truly a blessing for our kingdom,

the Emperor and the Empress Dowager.

The peace of the northwestern border

for the next decades

depends on this battle.

Do not let down

the common people.

My Lord.

I have to go.

I will take my leave.

You aren't a border general.

Jinjia Pass is in the northwest,

where a general familiar

with the terrain and climate is needed.

Moreover,

the court does have other generals.

Our army has been reduced by half.

The canal troops

cannot be dispatched.

Jinjia Pass is far in the northwest.

How can we arrive in a month?

Is there no room for negotiation?

Mother.

The w*r is not so terrifying.

It's the mobilization of the entire army today

that has been overwhelming.

I really wish I could

split myself in two.

How can you still be smiling?

This

Defying is punishable by death.

It's not what an official does.

Only going to battle provides some leeway.

Mother,

please forgive me.

If it's necessary,

I would also wish

for you to fulfill one of my wishes.

Mother, please speak,

and I will fulfill it.

Good.

Before you go to battle,

marry Binglan.

But

with the battle imminent,

all arrangements

must be simplified.

Tomorrow morning,

go to the Lian Mansion to bring her over.

Consort Dowager.

Binglan

What happened to her?

A while ago,

she said she felt unwell.

When she learned Xingzhou

was going to the b*ttlefield,

she was stricken

with anxiety.

Look. Look.

She broke out in a rash,

some of which is still oozing.

The physician said

if she doesn't get proper care,

the fever might reach her brain,

which is incurable.

She seemed fine the other day.

Why did she fall ill now?

- Well.

- Is it serious?

Well.

I don't know.

Speaking of which,

I still have

many matters in my family

waiting for me to handle.

Consort Dowager

Aunt.

In that case,

don't delay any further.

Aunt,

you may go back now.

Alright.

Mother,

the Lian family is refusing.

They fear your son will go and not return,

and that their daughter

will become a widow.

Binglan's illness is

due to her worry about you.

Don't think ill of her.

Perhaps I'm overthinking.

But it has come to this.

Cousin Lian and I

aren't meant to be.

My engagement with her

should be terminated.

Mother,

the journey will be long.

I really don't know

when I can return home.

It's better this way,

so as not to delay

her youth and prospects.

Son,

I am not so old

as to be blind and deaf.

I am well aware

of the dangers

better than anyone.

Your father left early.

This vast mansion

and the Cui family's honor

rest solely on your shoulders.

All these years,

you've endured grievances

without complaint.

Now,

to protect us,

you'll have to risk your life.

Mother.

It's nothing. Why speak of this?

Son.

I don't want any military merits.

My only wish is for you to return safely

and for our family to reunite.

Don't worry, Mother.

I will.

Let me see.

This should be fine.

Why are you up?

If the Lord's mansion sends more people

No.

I'll add more.

Wait, Mother.

How about this?

Send someone

to the Lord's mansion again

to tell them

I am much better,

and marriage is possible.

Are you crazy?

Do you want to marry a dying man?

To continue their bloodline?

It's clear you'd be a widow.

Besides,

once you marry him,

if you can't be pregnant that night,

you won't even have a chance to find

another nobleman.

I understand.

But what if

Cousin Xingzhou returns victorious?

So many have died at Jinjia Pass.

Does Cui Xingzhou

have three heads and six arms?

If Jinjia Pass falls,

even if he survives,

the court will condemn him as incompetent.

Then not only will you be a widow,

but our Lian family's future will be ruined.

Your father found a connection

with the Wu family.

They heard

that the court expects defeat

and is preparing to pay tribute for peace.

Think about it. At this moment,

they're sending Xingzhou to fight.

The Empress Dowager

specifically ordered

that if he defied the decree,

they'd gather the troops from Huaidong Camp

30 miles from Zhenzhou.

What does that mean?

The court wants him dead.

But there

is still

a slim hope of survival.

Mother, let me ask you.

What if he's truly skilled in warfare

and returns victorious?

Then marry him after he wins.

He'll have military achievements.

Wouldn't that be better?

Cousin Xingzhou is proud.

If he learns we are deliberately delaying,

he won't marry me

after he returns victorious.

So, Mother.

I ask you to go to the mansion

not because I truly want to marry

but to show our sincerity

to Cousin Xingzhou and Aunt

and soothe them first.

Tomorrow morning

Tomorrow morning,

I will feign illness again.

That makes sense.

Repeating this back and forth

shows you're enduring illness

and sincerely want to marry,

but your health can't hold out.

Let alone my sister,

even your cousin

will not find fault with us.

Madam.

This is from the Lord Huaiyang.

It's for you.

(Letter from Cui Xingzhou)

What?

Cancel the engagement?

What?

Cancel?

How come?

How can Sister be so unfeeling?

It must be Cui Xingzhou's idea.

Then

What are you doing? If you go now,

you're just admitting it.

Tomorrow,

when the army departs,

I will drag my sick body

to Cousin Xingzhou's horse

and declare in front of the people

that I will marry no one else but him.

I don't believe it.

He's leaving anyway.

We can't just marry on the spot.

If the w*r escalates,

there will be various urgent levies and taxes.

In a w*r,

we traders are always the ones suffering.

Isn't that right?

In my opinion,

Lord Huaiyang is brave and skilled.

The enemy won't break into Jinjia Pass.

That may not be true.

Previous generals have all gone

and never returned.

How much chance does the Zhenzhou army have?

I heard that recently,

Lord Huaiyang

has been conscripting soldiers in Zhenzhou.

Conscripting soldiers?

All the idle young men

on the streets

have been recruited into the army.

This shows a lack of troops.

Doing this at the last moment.

- This

- What should we do?

They're even

conscripting able-bodied men.

Yes, if you have male relatives at home,

make sure they stay at home.

I need to return home.

No, no.

I must prepare.

Let's go back.

Don't bother.

Goodbye.

You look worried.

I'm worried about my husband.

What's there to worry

about Mr. Cui?

This might be laughable.

My husband

hasn't been home for days.

He's a timid Go enthusiast.

He can't even argue.

If Lord Huaiyang conscripts him,

he might be exhausted

before the battle,

let alone fight.

At such a time,

you're still being melodramatic.

Liu Miantang,

among everyone in the room,

you should worry

the least.

Miss He, what do you mean?

Wait.

Have I offended you?

Just tell me.

I only speak with straightforward people.

(Cui Mansion)

Madam.

We'll leave tomorrow.

Please rest early today.

Nanny Li,

could it be that Miss He

knew about my husband's

Go-playing relationship with the Lord

and got upset

thinking I made a cold remark?

What do you think?

How could I understand

Miss He's thoughts?

Madam,

Fangxie and Bicao

have already prepared the luggage.

We'll depart for Beizhou tomorrow.

The journey will be tough.

Madam,

rest early.

Now that the w*r has started,

I'm even more uneasy.

Let's delay the journey.

Right now, you must accompany me to find him.

I can't rest easy until I know he's safe.

How can this be?

The master

is not an idle person.

How could he be conscripted?

Nanny Li,

you've been urging repeatedly.

It seems you're very concerned

about going to Beizhou.

Well.

It is the master's order.

No.

Why are you not worried

about the master's safety

but always thinking of leaving?

Dear!

Honey?

Honey, you're back.

Now, they're conscripting soldiers everywhere.

You don't know how worried I am.

You're overthinking.

Are you back with your studies finished?

It's not that simple.

I saw that Moru brought a lot of baggage,

which made me realize

I've made you worry again.

I was afraid you were anxious,

so I came back to see you.

You're beating around the bush

to avoid telling me you miss me.

I haven't had dinner yet.

Can I

have a good meal tonight?

I'll ask Nanny Li to make the dishes.

I want to eat your crab roe rice.

At this time?

It's too late to prepare.

How about tomorrow?

No.

I want it now.

Please?

Alright.

I'll prepare it right away.

It's ready.

Every night is like tonight.

The moonlight is like water.

Travelers travel far.

Honey, you don't know.

I've been very uneasy

these days.

Why?

If I tell you,

it might make you laugh.

When Nanny Li was packing,

I kept having strange thoughts,

as if

I'd never see you again

after this departure.

Especially with the news of the w*r.

I feel

even more

uneasy,

fearing that we might part forever

and never meet again.

♪ The boat drifts,

bringing back the sunset ♪

♪ When we reunite, we still joke

about the cause and effect ♪

♪ Who passed by, the crabapple

falls with a turn ♪

♪ Loving rightly but choosing wrong ♪

♪ With joys, sorrows, partings and reunions ♪

♪ Everyone travels far, seeing clouds and snow ♪

♪ Always hard to stay, yet easy to part ♪

♪ Crossing spring waters and autumn trials ♪

♪ A couple under the moonlight,

can stay together ♪

♪ Long hidden in the eyes,

flickering in and out ♪

♪ Let go of the flowers blooming

in the yard last night ♪

♪ Let go of the waves in the stream

in half a lifetime ♪

♪ Let those dust and chaos go on endlessly ♪

♪ In this lifetime, my wish is to the vast sky ♪

♪ There are many more ♪

♪ Everyone travels far, seeing clouds and snow ♪

♪ Always hard to stay, yet easy to part ♪

♪ Crossing spring waters and autumn trials ♪

♪ A couple under the moonlight,

can stay together ♪

♪ Time flows as we dream through four seasons ♪

♪ I wish to journey with you forever ♪

♪ Year after year ♪

♪ For many years to come ♪