01x19 - Episode 19

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song credits

♫ 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 19]

My Lord, the shadow guards report.

Qiulin Xian didn't return to Hong House.

He won't go back.

Deploy more men. Search for anything related to divination.

Yes.

How's your side?

The Governor's servant's family
were tenant farmers for three generations.

They were dirt poor. But now they've bought a farm.

They said the son's salary was sent back home.

m*rder for profit.

Maybe Qiulin Xian's doing.

Who knows?

Master. Madam asks when you'll return to the room.

She said it was urgent.

What urgent matter?

I don't know.

What could be so important?

After reading the marriage compatibility,

don't waste this beautiful night.

Fine, I'm leaving too. I'll come back tomorrow.

Wait. Don't come tomorrow.

I need you to help me with something.

What is it?

I want you to leave for Zhenzhou at once.

Is the trail leading to Zhenzhou?

Not exactly.

I need you to...

keep an eye on He Zhen.

Lower your voice.

I'm determined to marry Liu Miantang.

Before I convince my mother,
I don't want any more complications.

Liu Miantang says you're just a lackey.

Why doesn't she pity me instead? I'm your lackey. I'm not going.

You're my brother.

This is the first time I'm doing
what I truly want.

You're the only one I trust.

I must owe you from a past life.

Drink up. Then be on your way.

Dear, you aren't asleep.

Honey, come warm yourself by the fire.

I wanted to ask.

Did the fortune teller's words today
bother you?

I don't really believe in those things.

It's just for good luck.

That's fine, then.

Honey.

I've missed you.

I'm right here.

But your heart isn't.

You've just survived a deadly ordeal,
and won a hard-fought battle.

Why are you still so busy
and rarely stay at home?

I only saw you today

because I ran into you chasing fugitives.

Honey. Can you spare half a day tomorrow
to spend with me?

Let's go out, shall we?

Dear.

I have military duties.

I'm afraid...

Alright, alright. Don't be mad.

I'm not mad.

It's just

I miss Qingzhou so much.

Why do you miss that place?

It's not just a place.

It's our most beautiful memory together.

Carefree and joyful.

Reluctant to leave.

Now.

Things have changed.

That's just how it is.

It's rare to see you like this.

- Do you think I'm being unreasonable?
- No.

I was going to say tomorrow, I'll take you out.

Should we have Fan Hu and the others
form a cuju team as we stroll?

I was worried about your safety back then.

Tomorrow. It'll be just you and me.

It's a deal, then. Just the two of us.

At most, we'll bring Nanny Li.

Dear, as you wish.

Honey. Let's look over there.

Take a look.

Top-quality rouge.

Sachets and trinkets.

Forget it. I don't want it.

Come and see. Take a look.

I'm telling you. These candied hawthorns are big and sweet.

- Here.
- Which one?

I want that one.

What's wrong?

Want it? I'll buy it for you.

Let's see what's ahead.

[Fried Pastries]

- This is delicious.
- Slow down. Don't burn yourself.

- Hold it well.
- Thank you.

Here. Master.

- Nanny Li, sit down.
- Alright.

Kitty, guarding your food?

Come here.

Done.

You don't know. These fried pastries
are best with crispy pork lard.

In my hometown, that's how they're made.

Tasty. Amazing.

Shopkeeper. I want a pastry.

Sure, just a moment.

Is it good?

Too slow. I don't want it.

Dear. I still want that candied hawthorn.

I'll go buy it.

Such a delicious pastry.

It's a pity my husband only ate a few bites.

Candied hawthorn!

Trinkets!

Go.

What are you playing with?

Stones.

Pretty stones. We found it on the road.

Can I see it?

Such a beautiful stone. Where did you get it?

It fell out when they were
moving things in this courtyard.

Fell out?

They have lots of these stones.

Loading them by the sackful.

Do you know who they are?

No, they always leave at night.

We rarely saw them.

Alright, keep playing.

[Escort]

Miss, come take a look.

[Fried Pastries]

Shopkeeper. Where's the lady who was with me?

They probably left a while ago.

Huzi, bring the pastry.

Sachets and trinkets.

This is nice.

I'll give you a discount for more.

- I'll take this.
- Alright.

Hold it well.

Sachets and trinkets.

The candied hawthorn?

It's fine. Didn't get it?

You don't need to apologize like this.

There were too many people.

I was afraid of losing you.

Honey, I heard today is the
Flower Goddess Festival in Xizhou.

Later, the streets will be even livelier.

- Let's...
- I have military duties tonight.

I'm afraid I can't stay with you.

We stole half a day together. I'm not greedy.

You're forgiven.

After tonight,

I'll have more time to be with you.

Since you have official duties,

go tend to them first.

But remember. Come home early.

Madam.

My husband said he had duties tonight.

He can't accompany me.

Nanny Li.

Please go to the street
and buy some things for me.

I've written it all down.

So much?

We rarely come to Xizhou. I want to bring some crafts for the folks at the kiln to see.

Please make sure to get everything.

Well. Madam, you...

My husband has already ordered
a fine meal at the tavern.

I can't let it go to waste.

Yes.

[Xizhou Warehouse]

Huang Gui, go through the front.

The rest, surround the back.

Yes, sir.

Cheers.

This wine is pretty good.

What's going on?

You're suspects in the Pingyuan
Escort Agency m*ssacre.

Come with us to the camp.

Officer, you must be mistaken.

We're just porters. How could we k*ll anyone?

The Lord will decide whether
you've k*lled or not.

Take them.

My Lord, it's the ledger
from Pingyuan Escort Agency.

[Beizhou Iron Ore Escort]

I see. They were transporting iron ore.

Qiulin Xian. Who is he to you?

I'm just a local bandit. All I do is rob.

As for iron ores or Qiulin Xian,

I know nothing.

I'll talk. I'll talk! I'll talk.

It was Mr. Cao who ordered it.

I really don't know.

Mr. Cao?

Who's pulling the tricks?

Who?

Are you afraid of this?

Ms. Liu. Such a romantic occasion.

Why leave your husband in the alley to suffer instead of spending time with him?

You're having a secret meeting
with an outlaw like me.

I'm truly flattered.

Who ordered you to k*ll me?

Tell me. And you can die in one piece.

Your hand is healing quite fast.

You're asking me this,
so you must have half the answer in mind.

In these three years,
you've been too deeply involved.

Not to mention, you've damaged the young master's reputation.

If things come to light,
you'll be the biggest liability.

So how could we keep you alive?

Are you saying Ziyu...

On the Shangsi Festival night, it was
the young master who sent me to k*ll you.

Later, when we arrived at Lingquan Town, the young master asked me to confirm if you were alive.

In fact,

he had long ordered me to eliminate your faction.

The Pingyuan Escort Agency has been
running to this day just for business.

Once the money was enough,
it was necessary to erase it all cleanly.

It's quite a story.

I almost believed it.

Fortunately, you accused Ziyu of that,

which made me believe it wasn't him.

The person who wanted to k*ll me
was Sun Yun'er, the one you never mentioned.

You...

Uncle. My revenge is settled.

It's your turn now.

You need to return the twenty lives
of the Pingyuan Escort Agency.

After settling the accounts with Cao,

there's only your deceitful bed mate left.

Miantang. What are you planning to do?

Clarify his identity, and then use it.

Once Cao Duo is dead,
Sun Yun'er will send people to hunt me down.

In Zhenzhou, what support could compare to Lord Huaiyang?

- Search.
- Yes.

Yes.

My Lord.

Mr. Cao. Mr. Cao.

- Mr. Cao, Mr. Cao...
- Take him away.

- He looks the same as the criminals described.
- Mr. Cao.

He should be Cao Duo. Someone beat us to it to silence him.

Do you remember in Lingquan Town,
when Sun Yun'er said that Liu Miantang

took a large sum of money?

I remember. I don't believe it.

How could there be much money
in a mountain bandit's den?

The Pingyuan Escort Agency started
transporting iron ore three years ago.

The initial page of the ledger has Lu Wen's
seal, and secret marks for reconciliation.

This shows that this person personally facilitated the major deal with the western tribes.

And Mount Yang started its business
three years ago.

This...

From the start of business
to when we encountered Liu Miantang,

the total amount of iron ore, considering the market price,

exceeds 800,000 taels of gold.

So much money. Then next...

Then next, Mount Yang surrendered,
and allied with Prince Sui.

Lately, I've always felt that there is
someone who understands my thoughts,

spies on my actions,
and constantly leads me by the nose.

Even if I gain something like today,

it's still because he made me this way.

I haven't felt this way for a long time.

When did you last have this feeling?

The last time was when
I dealt with Lu Wen.

Lu Wen should have returned.

Flower Goddess.

Wait for me.

Flower Goddess.

Honey.

Nanny Li said you were sulking all night.

How did I not notice?

Finished your work?

Did it go smoothly?

It was as usual.

Actually, tonight, I'm really happy.

What's wrong?

There's something I've been longing for,
and tonight I finally got it.

What did you buy?

Just this?

It took a lot of effort to get it.

The color is a bit plain, isn't it?

You don't understand.

I also have something very exciting today.

The person I had been searching for
has finally come to light.

Then you must've caught the criminal.

This one is more important.

Who is it?

Things are not settled. I can't say.

The world is unpredictable,
and human hearts are hard to read.

Don't overestimate your cleverness.

What do you mean?

What are they doing?

The Flower Goddess will scatter fortune lots.

Those who get them
will be blessed with a happy marriage.

There shouldn't be any bad luck lots, right?

Let's go.

Here, here, here.

Too many people here. I can't grab one.

Put me down. Put me down.

- What's wrong?
- I'm embarrassed.

Then, I want one. Can you help me get one?

Okay, wait for me.

How is it?

- Hurry.
- Let me see. What does it say?

Let me see what it says.

- Let me see. Let me see.
- Let me tell you.

There's a sentence here.

It says that love and hate

might be the same kind of illusion.

What does it mean?

Honey.

Do you want to taste what hatred feels like?

♫ 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 ♫

Sorry.

♫ ♫

The taste of hatred is quite good.

Honey, I want to go home.

Let's go home.

♫ ♫

♫ A couple under the moonlight,
love shines like stars ♫

♫ But hidden in the eyes for long,
fading and flickering ♫

[Xizhou]

The General of the Western
Front, Lord Huaiyang, Cui Xingzhou,

won the w*r and captured the general,
striking fear in the western tribes.

Meritorious deeds are recorded in history.

Granted a reward of 10,000 taels of gold.



Since the w*r started, the wind and frost have grown cold.

The hardships have been enough.

The general is spared the effort of entering the capital,

and can return home with honor.

I kowtow in thanks for the imperial favor.

His Majesty appreciates
your great achievements and hard work

and has ordered you to leave the west immediately

to return to Zhenzhou to reunite with your mother.

No need to enter the capital
for reporting duties.

This is the Empress Dowager's edict. Please take a look, My Lord.

[Return home with honor
and reunite with family.]

But I have important matters
to report to the court.

I must meet the Emperor.

That's not possible. Without a decree, you cannot enter the capital.

You're aware of this.

May I ask how A Gushan will be handled?

The Empress Dowager's order.

For offenses against our country, death is not a pity.

Lord Huaiyang is ordered
to execute him on the spot.

No. A Gushan's is important, involving many parties.

He must be thoroughly investigated.

Presumptuous.

How dare you, an aide, question the Empress Dowager?

My Lord.

- Kneel.
- Kneel.

Cui Xingzhou! Cui Xingzhou!

Cui Xingzhou! You faithless scoundrel.

I curse your flesh to be devoured by the Wolf Lord,

and your soul to be consumed by vultures.

- Shut up.
- Cui Xingzhou!

Execute him.

Do you remember back in Qingzhou?

We were just like this.

Honey, you even skipped stones with me.

Honey?

Honey. You'll get frostbite like this.

I heard today Lord Huaiyang supervised the execution of prisoners.

I was present.

In the past, you only played Go.

Now, you must witness others die beside you.

Your state of mind must be different
from before.

Indeed, you understand me.

Is that so?

But I always feel I don't understand you
at all.

On the b*ttlefield,
it's always a matter of life and death.

I had already become numb.

So, what's different this time?

The court is in turmoil.

Lord Huaiyang has won a victory.

Empress Dowager Wu's fear of him
has made her forbid him to enter the capital.

Even if any major cases
affecting the country are discovered,

he cannot change the situation.

Honey, you seem no longer
like the merchant's son I knew.

Now, all you talk about is state affairs.

All about Lord Huaiyang.

Alright, dear.

Honey. You seem like a different person.

Last time, when mentioning this scar,

you only said it was left by an archenemy,
and skipped the rest.

But I can't understand.

Why would a Go archenemy suddenly
resort to violence, and injure you?

Alright, dear.

The past is unclear.

Don't take unclear things seriously.

Dear, you don't believe this, do you?

But I believe you're not honest enough.

This enemy was once a mountain bandit.

He harmed my family and robbed my wealth.

This scar

came from an arrow from him from a distance.

Honey, do you hate him?

Some say he wreaks havoc.

Others say he robs the rich to help the poor.

I used to try every means to defeat him.

But after that incident,

he became a good person who turned from darkness to light.

No longer possible to defeat him.

Even so, I still do not hate him.

I always feel he is like me.

We...

admire each other.

Dear.

Why do you ask these things now?

Just a whim.

By the way honey, are we setting off for Zhenzhou tomorrow?

Qiulin Xian has not yet been captured.

There might be more trouble.

Dear, on the way, you must stay with the army's families.

I will personally escort you back.

Thank you, honey.

Uncle Qiao.

The lady is leaving. She let me give you this.

[Cui Jiu is Lord Huaiyang.]

What did the lady say? Did she mention me?

That man is indeed Lord Huaiyang.

Lord Huai?

Miss, a letter from Xizhou has arrived.

What did Cao Duo say?

Did Liu Miantang die in Xizhou?

Lord Huaiyang has eliminated Cao Duo.

Liu Miantang has returned.

Fresh.

Mrs. Cui.

Has she really returned?

Indeed.

Mrs. Cui.

Still looking?
Daring to look in front of me?

- I dare not.
- Come home with me.

Ouch. Ouch.

[Cui Mansion]

[Cui Mansion]

[Cui Mansion]

The w*r is over.

It feels like times have changed.

But Lingquan Town seems unchanged.

Madam, let's go inside.

The wonton stand is set up here.

When did we get such a good market at our door?

Nanny Li, I want wontons.

With mushroom and chestnut filling.

Alright, I'll go buy them.

Sir, one bowl of wontons with mushroom and chestnut filling.

Sure thing. Please wait a moment.

Manager Li, it seems someone has been watching Ms. Liu recently.

The Lord already knows.

Alright.

Madam.

Bicao, Fangxie didn't you...

We've returned the contracts to the study.

Bicao and I always believed you would return.

Honey, you're back.

Madam, what are you looking at?

Why are you still standing there?

The madam had a headache in Xizhou. Hurry and help her inside.

Madam.

Nanny Li, when will the master return?

The master achieved military merit, and is valued by Lord Huaiyang.

For these few days, he must stay in the camp, managing military affairs.

My Lord.

My Lord, The madam has safely arrived home.

Tell the shadow guards not to slack off. Take good care of her.

Yes.

Then, what about those people?

k*ll them.

No need to interrogate them?

We can find out who they are.

I already know who they are.

Why is everyone asleep?

Cut off their hair. Clean up.

Yes. Yes.

Ms. Sun's methods indeed show results.

But the Prince only asked, for 50 people to enter the capital.

Commander Gongsun, you may return to report.

I will have everyone trained before the New Year.

That will be best.

But don't forget the Prince's instructions.

It ends in Xizhou. Think of the big picture.

Don't create disputes for personal desires.

Of course.

Miss.

Why are you here?

The package just arrived.

[Mansion of Lord Huaiyang]

You're finally back.

Thinner. And darker.

Xizhou's climate is harsh.

But you've been back for days.

I've been waiting day and night.

Why did you only come home today?

Though the w*r is won, the affairs in Zhenzhou cannot be delayed for a day.

Sorry for neglecting you. Please don't blame me.

Didn't we win the battle in Zhenzhou?

Why is it still so hard?

Have you written to the court?

Have you expressed loyalty to the Empress Dowager?

Mother, Mother you can rest assured.

I have it all under control.

How is your health lately, Mother?

Let's not mention it.

During the time you were away, the Consort Dowager couldn't eat or sleep.

She cried every day.

You were on the b*ttlefield.

Fu'er was far in the capital.

I felt lost.

Very distressed.

Luckily, I had Binglan to keep me company.

Song title

♫ The boat drifts along the river, returning with the sunset ♫

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

♫ Who happens to pass by, turning around as the begonias fall? ♫

♫ Loving the wrong person is part of life's twists and turns ♫

♫ Who hasn't lived in the clouds and held snow for thousands of miles? ♫

♫ Tough to stay together, easy to part by way of spring waters and fall trials ♫

♫ Under the moonlight, the couple's hearts unite with the stars ♫

♫ The long-hidden light in your eyes flickers to life ♫

♫ Don't ask how many flowers bloomed in the front courtyard last night ♫

♫ Don't pursue shadows in the stream, half a life of mist covered with water ♫

♫ Let go of the endless dust and chaos ♫

♫ My lifelong wish is to reach the sky and beyond ♫

♫ Who hasn't lived in the clouds and held snow for thousands of miles? ♫

♫ Tough to stay together, easy to part by way of spring waters and fall trials ♫

♫ Under the moonlight, a couple stays together without feeling tired ♫

♫ Dreaming of playing chess throughout the four seasons ♫

♫ I wish to always accompany you on this long journey ♫