01x15 - Episode 15

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[song title]

♫ 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 15]

Oh, no. Something's wrong!

Mrs. Zhao.

- Mrs. Zhao, what's wrong?
- There's a fierce battle today.

When the patrol squad returned from scouting
the enemy,

they were ambushed by Tribe One.

After getting the news,
the Lord led a team to rescue them,

but several men were still injured or k*lled.

The patrol squad?

Did anything happen to Wen?

Mrs. Zhao. Please come out.

Coming.

I'm Lord Huaiyang's...

patrol guard.

We are a confidential unit

responsible for intelligence gathering.

Are you hurt? Where are you injured?

I'm fine.

Everything will be okay.

I'll make sure to bring you home safely.

A royal decree has arrived!

Cui Xingzhou.

Urgent message from afar.
What's the court's decree?

They ordered me not to fear
and to attack within ten days.

Isn't this forcing you to die?

Defending is possible,

but to fight now would mean almost certain defeat.

I know we can't gamble the entire Zhenzhou on a slim chance of victory.

But we can't keep stalling either.

But if they didn't attack,
you have no opportunity to exploit.

[Relatives' Village, Xizhou,
Feitang Valley, Jinjia Pass]

[Western Tribes]

There's a battle opportunity.

What opportunity?

- You.
- Me?

The grain just arrived.

If I strike immediately,
what would A Gushan think?

He would naturally think
that you couldn't hold back.

Our army is well-stocked,
strong and well-equipped.

Since he's good at using troops, if I use the provisions as bait,

and find a narrow and enclosed terrain to launch a proactive flanking attack,

the chance of victory could increase
by at least thirty percent,

To a tie.

Barbarian!

Come here!

What did you do to my goats?
What did you do to them?

They were fine. Why are they like this?

They can't even stand up.

For these few thin-legged goats,
I could kick them to death.

I don't have time to poison them.

My goats had always been fine until you came.

If it's not you, then who?

- Let go of me.
- You owe me for the goats.

She didn't poison them.

Look at what's in the bucket.

It's just some grassroots.
It fell in when I fetched water.

This is ghost root. I heard from the locals when I was collecting medicine.

Ghost root grows in dark and damp places. Its roots are medicinal.

It can cause numbness, weakness, and fatigue
after soaking in water.

The goats might eat hay soaked in ghost root
water, which caused them to become like this.

That's it.

Finally found it.

Same with the ones in the bucket.

Nanny Li, this is ghost root.

Go over there and see if there's more.

I'll check now.

Honey.

How are you feeling now?

It's alright.

When you were unconscious, you occasionally cried out in pain.

Is there any discomfort?

I had a very frightening dream.

I dreamed of being taken into the deep mountains.

I struggled desperately,

but my tendons were still cut, and I was thrown off a waterfall.

What else did you dream about?

The villain had his face covered, so I couldn't see his face.

Forget it.

In the coming days,

let's focus on getting better.

Drink your medicine first.

Miss. The pork knuckle is a specialty of my restaurant,

but it's a bit unsightly to eat.

c*ck are more suitable for ladies.

Would you like to try it?

c*ck are indeed elegant.

I'll have the pork knuckle.

Alright.

Miss, Let's first go buy some jewelry.

If the madam finds out...

It's just a meal. No need to feel guilty.

Miss Shi.

Mr. Ziyu.

Miss Shi and I seem to be fated.

Miss Shi, are you out alone?

My mother allowed me to look at some jewelry.

Hearing this place is good, I came in to have a seat.

The c*ck here are indeed excellent.

Which table ordered the pork knuckle?

Sir, was it you?

No, no.

I'm having some light tea and meals.

I won't keep you any longer.

Where are you sending it?

It was this lady who ordered it.

This lady is clearly a foodie who appreciates fine food.

She didn't even look at other dishes,

and only had eyes for the pork knuckle.

Please enjoy.

I've heard that the pork knuckle here is seared over a flame to lock in the flavor

and soaked in boiling water.

After being cooked, it's left to rest for a day and night before being served.

The meat must be tender on the inside, and crispy on the outside.

You all go out.

Yes.

You're a foodie, but you're not so lucky.

But don't worry.

With me here, even if General Shi were here, he wouldn't say anything.

Miss Shi, please feel free to eat.

Enjoy.

Mr. Ziyu.

I used to eat meat and drink wine heartily at Mount Yang.

I might've startled you.

Is it delicious?

Thank you for accommodating me as a rude man.

You are quite considerate.

I heard from my father that you've read many books, and are skilled at Go.

My birth mother passed away early.

No one ever taught me the Eight Arts.

I wonder if you would be willing to teach me Go.

[On the Go board, these nine points are called stars.]

[The center point is called the Tianyuan.]

[I'll start by occupying the Tianyuan.]

[As a beginner, you should start by occupying the corners, then the sides,]

[so as not to be caught off guard.]

[If you start with Tianyuan, you'll have a weak start, vulnerable to later control.]

[It's like giving the first move to your opponent.]

[The moves represent the player.]

[The person teaching you Go is showing you their temperament completely.]

[Please cherish it.]

[If I win your game, doesn't that mean]

[I surpass you in character?]

Sorry.

I only know how to play Go, not to teach it.

Sorry for asking this.

Come on. Careful.

Honey.

Why are you out of bed?

I've been lying down enough. I wanted to come out and stretch my legs.

What delicious food did you bring me?

Wild fruits from the mountains.

It's chilly here. Nanny Li, warm them up.
- Yes.

Please sit down.

There's military duty, so I can't stay for too long.

You've been commuting because of me.

At least sit, have some hot tea, and rest for a while.

Honey, the medicine shop has been lively these days.

First, Ms. Lin came, then Mrs. Wang.

Do you know? Mrs. Wang's goat suddenly collapsed, and couldn't get up.

When I went to check, I found ghost roots soaked in her bucket.

Ghost roots? And then?

Ghost root is a local term not commonly seen elsewhere.

Though ghost root looks unremarkable,

if it's soaked in hay feed, its effect is very strong.

It's a pity for those few goats.

They probably haven't recovered yet.

Honey.

If ghost roots can make goats collapse,

what about w*r horses?

What do you mean, dear?

The western tribes use cavalry.

What I mean is if there's a way to make their w*r horses eat feed soaked with the medicine,

they'd become weak, which would greatly reduce their combat power.

That's a good idea.

But how do we deliver the feed?

We can collect ghost root roots, soak them in water, mix them with hay, and dry them.

This way, it will be undetectable.

If they let the horses taste it, the horses are much larger than goats.

The effects won't show immediately.

As for how to get it to the enemy...

If you come up with this strategy,

the brave and smart Lord Huaiyang will figure out how to proceed.

I'll report it to the Lord.

But finding so many ghost roots at once is not an easy task.

Don't worry. Nanny Li has already searched.

The ghost root nearby must be enough.

You're very thoughtful, dear.

Cui Xingzhou.

How about I lead the team as bait?

You're the commander. We can't risk your life.

It's also important for you to pretend to be me.

They need to think I'm looking for their main force for a decisive battle.

But what if you're surrounded?

Then it means our strategy has worked.

Even if I die, it's worth it.

No. You can't die.

Besides, you need to personally explain this to Liu Miantang.

I won't handle the mess for you.

Hit him! Hit him!

Wolf Lord, the enemy is attacking, but the rear supply troops seem to have lost their way.

Heaven is aiding us!

Heaven is aiding us!

Heaven is aiding us!

Stop!
- Stop!

Soldiers, prepare for battle!

Charge!

The final battle is tonight.

The families of soldiers will
pray all night for their safety.

Madam, aren't we going?

Prayers are useless.

Man can conquer nature.

Mrs. Cui, go quickly check on my madam.

She's in labor.

Siyue. Come on. Deep breath.

Nanny Li, go up the mountain and bring some women who have given birth.

You go get three buckets of water.

Sure.

Hold on, hold on. It'll be over soon.

Withdraw!

Drop!

Hold on, hold on. How's it going?

Push, push.

How's it?

It won't come out.

Push. Deep breath.

I can't do it anymore.

Cut open my belly.

No, no. Madam, you must hold on.

Don't give up.

Madam, you can speak their language?

Hold on, it's alright.

We will ensure the safety of both of you.

Nanny Li, fetch the book and silver needles.

Mrs. Zhao. Hold on.

Get some mugwort. Hold on.

Push.

Hold on, Siyue.

Check if these grains are poisoned.

Yes.

Breathe in through your nose. Exhale through your mouth.

Quickly.

Deep breath.

- Go to the cabinet. Deep breath.

Let her hold thin ginseng in her mouth.

Alright.

- Quickly. Almost done. Madam.

Deep breath, deep breath, Ms. Lin. Push. You can do it. It's alright.

It's moving. It seems to be moving.

It's working. They'll be safe this way.

Ms. Lin, put in more effort.

Soldiers, support the commander!

Charge!

My Lord, the ghost root is taking effect.

All soldiers!

Yes!

Follow me to fight the enemy!

Yes!

The horses are poisoned! Charge with me!

I heard you were looking for me.

Cui Xingzhou.

- It's alright now.
- Congratulations.

You're both safe.

Good.

So cute.

- This is for you. We won the battle!

- We won the battle! We won! - We won the battle! We won!

We won the battle!

Go tell everyone. We won the battle!

We won the battle!

Physician Zhao, how is my husband?

He's just overexerted himself,

and some old injuries have flared up.

So he fainted.

With some high-quality tonics,
and a period of rest, he'll be fine.

[Shi Mansion]

Congratulations, General.

You should now be addressed as Minister Shi.

I should've hoped
for continuous promotion in the capital.

But you're already the top military general.

There's no higher position,
making it hard for me to wish more.

It's not about promotions and rewards.

It's about being loyal to the Emperor.

I was short-sighted.

Miss Shi.

Father.

Mr. Ziyu.

This is...?

Ms. Sun. She is the daughter of Ziyu's former subordinate,

and has been following him for years.

As expected of the Minister's daughter,

you're truly gentle and graceful.

Ziyu,

this trip isn't just about the promotions and reports.

The Empress Dowager wants to see you.

Rest assured. It's just to set an example
of the submission.

The Empress Dowager
will also take care of Mount Yang.

However, to win the favor of the Emperor,

you still need to be cautious in every way.

Prepare well.

Thank you for your concern.

I've prepared jade from the North Sea.

You'll set off tomorrow. Rest early.

I'll take my leave.

Alright.

Xueji.

Come here.

Do you know why I called you?

Mr. Ziyu still needs to be cautious in every way,

let alone your daughter.

I represent your reputation in every action.

You're his future wife.

You must not neglect Mr. Ziyu and Ms. Sun.

He's a man. It's common for him to have concubines.

Moreover, they have had many years
of affection.

Anyway, it'll not affect your position.

You're right.

Ms. Sun, what I can do for you?

I have a request.

Young Master will leave tomorrow,

but I have many matters here. I'm truly unable to leave.

After much consideration, I have to trouble you

to accompany him to the capital.

I wonder if you're willing to
help me share the burden.

This is what I should do.

Young Master's diet and daily routines
must be carefully attended to.

He was injured as a child,
making him more susceptible to cold.

Even in summer, he should not wear too little.

When the dog days come,
Young Master's appetite will decline.

He'll need dried fruits from Zhenzhou,
and Yuqian Longjing tea.

This was originally my responsibility.

I truly feel sorry to trouble you.

Once I finish my current matters,
I will join you.

At that time...

You've shared glory and hardship
with Mr. Ziyu for many years.

I believe that such affection

cannot be altered by any external factors.

Since you're so perceptive,

there's no need for me to say more.

[Jinchen Tea]

Before marriage, why is Mr. Ziyu...

I was always happy for you.

Don't say more. Ms. Sun is an old acquaintance.

Now the General is giving her face. What can our lady do?

I'm allowed to be angry, aren't I?

She's so proud, just because she thinks

she is cherished by Mr. Ziyu.

If that were truly the case,
she wouldn't have rushed to flaunt it to me.

In the past, Sixth Sister always liked
to flaunt how she was favored by Father.

But Fourth Sister, the legitimate daughter,
despised such comparisons.

But look. Who ended up being treated as a pawn,

and married off casually?

It's evident that what a person often speaks of

might not be what they already possess.

It could also be what they lack most and fear losing.

Do you mean

Mr. Ziyu doesn't like Ms. Sun?

I don't know,

but it's probably not as good as Ms. Sun claims.

So, you still have a chance to beat her?

In this world, a woman can only live
by relying on others.

What's the point of winning that?

But Mr. Ziyu clearly treats you very kindly.

It means he values you.

Kindness doesn't mean affection.

He's kind because his nature
is as gentle as jade.

It's also because Miss Sun and I are useful.

If Mr. Ziyu likes Ms. Sun,
why would he want to marry me?

If Mr. Ziyu likes me, why would he let you

wrinkle your brow like old ladies?

How can you still be in the mood
to joke around at a time like this?

Yes, and even find time to eat here.

Why not?

I have never had any other expectations
of Mr. Ziyu.

Now I've managed to escape the fate of
marrying Lord Anle, I'm actually quite pleased.

Why add more distress to myself
by being hungry?

What did I say before? The wedding date is still early.

Many changes can happen.

You just didn't believe it.

This place is better.

It's cold and damp here all year round.

I'm afraid that Miantang's hand injury
will be hard to endure.

Don't worry. I've checked for you.

She's had the medicine patch on for so long
that her hand injury has healed a lot.

Will it fully recover?

It's a torn tendon, not just a scrape.

It's not that easy to fully recover.

Unless we can find the rare eagle flower
for medicine.

Then go find it. Tell me how much money you need.

Fine, I'll help you find it.

For now, there's another method that can be
used as a substitute.

- What method?
- I've found a hot spring nearby.

Using it for the tendon and blood
is the best remedy.

Here we are.

I didn't expect there to be
a good hot spring in the northwest.

The Lord instructed us to survey nearby.

When we found this spring, he rewarded us with it,

allowing soldiers with merits to use it.

Dear, you can go to the small
tent, and change your clothes.

This place is wonderful.

The Lord does care for his subordinates. He even prepared a small tent.

- I'll go change then.
- Go ahead.

Moru,

prepare the blanket
and wait at the bottom.

Yes.

Dear, don't just stand there.

It's windy. Take care not to catch a cold.

Hurry and get in.

The hot spring water is so warm.

It will help with the tendon and blood. Honey, come down quickly.

Alright.

What's the matter?

This hot spring
was set up by the Lord for the soldiers.

I was only able to get this opportunity for you

because the general showed mercy.

The other military families did not come.

If I were to join you in the bath, the comrades would laugh at me.

You may get cold leaving the water. I've prepared a hot drink for you.

I thought of that too,
so I also brought some medicinal wine.

Don't come up. You might catch a cold like this.

- Where is it? I'll get it.
- It's in the basket.

The medicinal wine is effective
against the cold.

I didn't know you could make medicinal wine.

- Can it be drunk?
- Of course.

I got this nourishing recipe
from Physician Zhao.

I searched the shop to gather all the ingredients.

It's been soaking for a whole night.

It's perfect for you since you have an injury.

- It's bitter.
- Really?

Then next time I'll add some rock candy.

It's alright. I can drink anything you make.

song credit

♫ The boat drifts,
bringing back the sunset ♫

♫ When we reunite, we still joke
about the cause and effect ♫

♫ Who passed by, the crab apple
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 ♫