01x32 - Episode 32

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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 32]

[decree]

Liu Yunian is from Beizhou.
His daughter, Liu Miantang,

has been noted for her virtuous and
cautious nature, diligence, and gentleness.

The Emperor deeply appreciates
her past assistance.

Thus, she is specially granted
the title of Princess Huaisang,

with jurisdiction over 500 households.

The local government shall implement it.

I've received the decree.

Thank you.

[overhead board]

Princess Huaisang, please rise.

Everyone, please rise.

I have other urgent matters.

I must take my leave.

Father. I said that Miantang
has contributed to the Emperor.

Now, Miantang and the Lord
are indeed a good match.

But the name "Huaisang"
with mourning sounds so ominous.

Well, what does "Huaisang" mean?

People often say "sang" and "zi"
represent homes.

I am Lord Huaiyang.

Miantang represents my home.

If she's called "Huaizi", meaning childbirth,

it would be too hasty.

The name "Huaisang" is just right.

Thank His Majesty for his consideration.

He's done a great favor.

Why did His Majesty suddenly grant me a title?

Yes.

Why was it given suddenly?
Please explain clearly.

Well...

I guess someone achieved military merit in
Beizhou,

and asked the Emperor for a reward.

I am just a small local lord.

What right do I have to seek
the title of Princess?

The Emperor is so petty.

I just asked for a jade, and he became anxious.

So to say, the reward, broken leg,
marriage certificate,

and title are all you planned for?

I thought you were as hard as iron before.

How could I have predicted today's events?

If you want to call it a plot,

it's fate that aligns perfectly.

[Qiao Mansion]

Miantang inherited my temper. She is very stubborn.

Thank you for not disliking her.

Please be lenient with her in the future.

If she really is unruly and unteachable,
feel free to send her back.

I will properly discipline her.

She can be unruly in Zhenzhou.

You can be at ease.

Is the luggage all sorted?

Have you packed all the items I prepared?

-Grandfather.
-What? Forgotten?

-Then stay another night. Check it thoroughly.
- No, no, no.

I had people check it three times.

Everything is ready.

Won't you have my pacifying whip?

I've been weaving it for several days.

It can really hurt.

If he really bullies me, you can
personally

use the whip on him in Zhenzhou.

I bid farewell to Grandfather.

I wish Grandfather good health and a long life.

May the Qiao family be safe and prosperous.

Uncle, you must take good care of Grandfather.

If there is trouble, let me know in time.

Rest assured, Miantang.

Your only job now...

is to live a smooth life.

Dear.

Let's go.

[Qiao Mansion]

They've signed the marriage certificate?

Yes.

Your Majesty.

In the end,

she still chose Lord Huaiyang.

According to the customs,

the marriage of
a lord requires approval from me.

My Lord, let me and the shadow guards
escort you and Madam.

The world's top bodyguard is with me.

What's the problem? Would I be
kidnapped by bad people on the way?

Rest assured. I'll protect your lord.

Listen.

Hurry back. Hurry back.

Spread the news of our wedding to Zhenzhou.

- Yes.
- Yes.

Go.

What's going on?

Where is everyone?

He Zhen...

He Zhen!

He Zhen!

He Zhen!

He Zhen!

He Zhen!

He...

Where is everyone?

They couldn't endure the hardship,
and were dismissed.

We just made a batch recently, didn't we?

Did you break them again?

Such a pity.

I couldn't perfect it and

reach an extraordinary level.

What use is it to keep it?

It's fine.

If it's broken, it's broken.

We can always start over.

He Zhen,

even if we haven't made it now, as long as
we're here, we'll succeed eventually.

Don't get stuck in a rut.

How can you still be smiling?

Have you turned foolish?

You're the foolish one.

You succeeded!

You succeeded!

Yet you scared me!

- Give it back.
- I won't endure such losses.

Shopkeeper, congratulations.

Oh, my.

The last one like this was Mrs. Cui.

This time, it's Cui, the widower.

[Cui Mansion]

Honey.

He has a new bride.

No wonder he's been cleaning
and making new arrangements recently.

Yes. How long has it been since then?

- Indeed.
- Men are all unreliable.

He deserves his leg injury.

Such a jerk. How unlucky.

This house is truly cursed.

Listen, listen. That's me.

The last wife was taken by mountain bandits.

How do you feel?

That is indeed a light curse.

How does this new bride
compare to the previous one?

Mrs... Mrs. Cui.

Ladies, you still love to joke.

- It's all a misunderstanding.
- You're back.

Madam.

- Madam.
- Nanny Li.

Madam is back!

Madam.

I knew it.
The bond between us isn't over.

- In the past, I...

Nanny Li. Don't dwell on the past.

Thank you, Madam.

Even with me away for so long,
the house is still so orderly.

Madam, Nanny Li asked us to
rearrange everything inside and out.

She's been very busy these days.

With a capable and efficient nanny like you,
how could I not return?

Madam, are you hungry?
I'll cook for you right away.

Come on, Bicao. Come on.

You go prepare as well.

Hurry up. Quickly.

Why does no one care about me?

You've learned to eavesdrop now.

Once the vixen next door comes back,
you lose your manners, huh?

- Come down here.
- Dear, dear.

- I'm coming!
- The courtyard is the same as usual.

As usual.

The new year is better than the old.

With their hair bound,
the couple will grow old together.

I want to give this
as a meeting gift to my sister-in-law.

It's also to fulfill the affection I have
with Xingzhou.

You silly child.

How could I bear it?

What's wrong with you?

I see you two are like mother and daughter.

But from today on, you'll be separated.

What are you saying?

I watched Binglan grow up.

Even if she can't marry Xingzhou,
I still care for her.

Can't marry him?

Back then, when Binglan was bedridden,

Xingzhou seized the chance
to break off the engagement.

I know you feel guilty about it.

I'm worried you will try to make up for it
by making Binglan a princess.

That's quite inappropriate.

Mother is confused with worry.

She's afraid that the Princess,

with her wealth and pride,

might make it hard for me in Zhenzhou

because of my past with Xingzhou.

Don't worry.

Now, Xingzhou is no longer with those
charming women from Lingquan Town.

Princess Huaisang.

Though I haven't heard of her, she is
most likely a newly esteemed lady with merit.

She's from a well-mannered family.

She won't make things difficult for you.

Sister, why don't you bring
Binglan into the mansion?

Binglan is a fine young lady.

Why would she give up her position
as a main wife to become a concubine?

No, no. That's not what I meant.

What I meant was if the Princess is reasonable,
you should raise Binglan to be the main wife.

She won't refuse.

- Well...
- Aunt,

everyone knows I'm with Xingzhou here.

Besides him, who else could I marry?

- Then...
- Consort Dowager,

the Lord's letter.

Xingzhou's letter has arrived.

Look, here it comes.

Mother. We should go.

It's fine. We're all family.

Manager Gao, read it.

Yes.

Mother, are you alright?

Manager Gao.

I know you're reading the letter for Mother.

You and the other people should leave.

Mother will read it alone.

What are you waiting for? Go now.

Yes.

You all leave too.

- Sister. We're family.
- Mother.

The Princess and I have arrived in Zhenzhou.

This is to inform you of our safety,
and to ease your worries.

To explain about the Princess,
her name is Liu Miantang.

Her ancestral home is Beizhou County.

Other people?

What's the matter?

Marrying the Princess, he's forgotten
all the folks in Zhenzhou.

- Mother.
- Mrs. Lian.

Mrs. Lian.

Actually, I read that letter a bit more.

What did the Lord say?

He said he was staying in Lingquan Town

to announce the marriage to the people
of Zhenzhou before he came back.

He won't return yet.

And...

And?

Miantang offered strategies for the Xizhou w*r.

The Emperor, impressed by her hard work,
bestowed her the title of Princess Huaisang.

I'm increasingly devoted to her.

I love and respect her.

In this life, I will only marry her.

With her in this life is enough.

Thank you, Mrs. Lian.

If that mistress marries him,
she won't allow you in the mansion.

Let alone being a main wife.

To identify a mistress?

You three need to claim to be neighbors
from North Street.

In front of those noble families,
identify Ms. Liu from Yushao Porcelain Shop

and tell them she's been kept
by the Lord in Lingquan Town for a year.

This...

Are you really going to sleep there?

Without the proper ceremony,
sharing a bed is too much.

I don't know Lord Huaiyang.

I didn't expect him to be
a man of propriety and rules.

May I ask what kind of person Cui Jiu was
who once shared my bed?

Yes. Who is he?
How can you think of him like that?

Let's sleep.

Aren't you going to sleep there?

I've changed my mind.

Rogue.

Who's the rogue?

First, you mocked me.
Then, you left me hanging.

You're the rogue.

Without proper ceremony, you overstepped.

Fine. Let's sleep.

Your kiss back. We're even now.

I want to hold another village banquet.

To catch thieves again?

Is that my only strategy?

If I set up a feast every time there's a thief,
all the people in Zhenzhou will become outlaws.

Then why have a village banquet?

I feel that we have been through so much,
going around in circles, and ending up here.

I want to make up for past regrets.

Let you present yourself properly
to start afresh.

I think I've said this before.

But this time, I'm serious.

I trust you.

Fellow villagers. Fellow villagers!

Alright. Everyone, quiet down.

Let me say a few words.

I've been troubling everyone in Lingquan Town
for a while now.

I've caused you all some trouble.

Today, enjoy your food and drink.

I'll start with a drink.

Good, good, good.

- Great!
- But, villagers, is one drink enough?

At least ten drinks.

- Right?
- Right.

- Ten drinks.
- Ten drinks!

Come on.

Eat up.

Madam, look at the master.

He's never been like this.

Aren't you going to do something?

He's always been so reserved.

I'm actually glad to see him
let loose for once.

Mr. Cui, no wonder you've made
a name for yourself in the army.

You're truly impressive.

Yes.

We were blind before.

You know? Ms. Liu is a true heroine.

How could she marry a dandy?

Yes, yes, yes.

- Come on.
- Fellow villagers.

I'd like to propose another toast.

Actually, I am...

You are actually quite afraid of your wife.

She always had him under control.

He'd been holding back his frustration,
which is why he joined the army.

I live next door to him.

I hear their arguments clearly.

Honey, you're drunk.

Sorry, everyone. Too much to drink.

Sorry, sorry.

Cui!

Even if you run to the ends of the earth,

you'll still be kicked back by your tiger
at home.

Zhang.

He's wrong.

My wife is gentle and virtuous.

If there's someone to blame, it is my fault.

I'm Wen Shisan from Zhenzhou Army Camp.

Greetings, My Lord.

Come on.

Get up, get up, get up.

You...

What are you talking about?

You must be drunk.

There's no lord here.

- Yes. Who's the Lord here?
- I'm Aide Huang.

A squad leader under my command once
had the honor of meeting the Lord in battle.

This is Lord Huaiyang.

- Lord Huaiyang.
- Lord Huaiyang?

The Lord led from the front,
risking his life with us.

We would never mistake him.

Lord Huaiyang? You've caused trouble.

Quickly, kneel!

- Forgive me, My Lord. Forgive me.
- Come on. Get up. Get up.

Get up. It's alright.

I am indeed Lord Huaiyang.

It's truly Lord Huaiyang.

- Greetings, My Lord.
- Everyone, no need for formalities.

No formalities, no formalities.

Disguised as a merchant,
I've been staying in Lingquan Town.

I had official duties.

I had no choice but to do so.

The matter is resolved.

I wanted to take this opportunity
to reveal the truth to everyone.

I have troubled all of you.

No, no, no.

I just want to apologize to everyone here.

Sorry.

- This is unacceptable.
- We can't accept that.

You're a lord. Then Mrs. Cui must be...

She's the future Princess of Huaiyang.

- Greetings, My Lady.
- No need for formalities.

My wife and I have received care
from everyone for a long time.

We are truly grateful.

It should be us thanking you.

Calling me your wife now?

Everyone, don't be too polite.
Raise your glasses.

Today, please drink with us.

Enjoy the feast.

Alright.

I'd like to drink this toast with you both.

Wishing the Lord and the Princess
years of flourishing flowers

and family reunions year after year.

- Well said!
- Good! Good!

To the Lord and the Princess.

Let's drink together.

Come on.

Let's drink.

I didn't know before that you enjoy
lively occasions and can drink so well.

Housewarming is to congratulate
on the new home.

This isn't the Lord's mansion.

Where's your home?

A place of the heart.

Xingzhou, you've changed.

You've become more amicable.

It seems Mother has read the letter.

- She agreed.
- If not, would I come here for a drink?

You are Mother's only legitimate son.

In the end, she values you.

Tomorrow, bring Princess Huaisang
into the mansion.

Such days won't come again, right?

In the future, neighbors will avoid me.

It will be quiet.

I never noticed you were so childish before.

Let me tell you a secret.

What secret?

I'm afraid of the dark.

You're afraid of the dark?

When I was young, walking at night,
I always needed Uncle to follow me.

One time, Uncle scared me and quietly left.

I turned around and no one was there.

I cried all night.

Later, in Mount Yang, the nights there
were darker than anywhere I'd seen.

But I always had to walk at the back,
because I became a reliable person for others.

How long since we came back from the banquet?

How could you cheat on me?

Nonsense! That's just a mason repairing walls.

Repairing walls?

What wall fell that needed repair in the dark?

Is it the wall in my backyard?

It's the wall in the backyard.

Look at the Cui family next door.
Their wall was patched by the man.

- Praising me.
- And he's the Lord.

Unlike you, staying at home every day.
You won't help with a bottle.

Yes, yes, yes.
Of course, he can do everything.

He's the Lord.

Yes, he's the Lord.
You must be scared out of your wits.

It's so late.
Are you going to let anyone rest?

Whose handkerchief is behind the wall?
Aren't you afraid of losing it?

Let's go check it out.

Who is it?

Who is it?

- Isn't it your handkerchief?
- No, no, no.

This isn't mine.

Where is your handkerchief?

Still denying it?

Did you climb the wall to
secretly meet that woman?

Explain yourself clearly!

Come with me. Let's go!

Suddenly, I have a feeling.

What feeling?

Cui Jiu seems to have returned.

Let's go home.

Let's go.

Your Majesty.

Prince Lu has just sent a wooden box.

Inside is the head
of Zhang Dingshen from the Ministry of w*r.

I am aware.

Have a grand burial for Mr. Zhang,
and heavily compensate his family.

The rebels have advanced into the
neighboring county, attacking the canal.

Your Majesty, regarding the canal transport,
we should send a good general to strategize.

Is there a candidate for the commander?

Minister Shi.

He has considerable prestige in the army.

The rebels' marching routes, and the troops
of Ji and Lu states are also under his command.

We can concentrate these two armies
in the Hebei Camp.

However, the day of confrontation
with the enemy will need to be delayed.

Zhenzhou.

Zhenzhou?

Lord Huaiyang
pacified the lords of Youzhou and Beizhou.

He has just returned to Zhenzhou
and is also injured.

I heard that Zhenzhou
is now decorated with lanterns and banners

celebrating the coming event.

If Your Majesty orders him to lead the army,

- Zhenzhou might...
- The rebels are going north.

They won't reach Zhenzhou.

Lord Huaiyang doesn't need defense.

Order Ji and Lu to support
and encircle the rebels.

Yes.

The Princess is bestowed by the Emperor,
proving our mansion's favor remains strong.

Our second and third branches
also benefit from it.

Yes, yes.

The Lord and the Princess are a perfect match.

How could the Consort Dowager not be satisfied?

Indeed.

A pheasant thinks it's a phoenix
just because of a feather.

Once you pass this door,
there's no room for regret or fear.

Who is afraid?

Princess, please.

The Lord has arrived.

Greetings, Mother.

Greetings, everyone.

I'm Liu Miantang. Greetings, Consort Dowager.

Greetings, elders.

Sorry to have worried you, Mother.

I'm doing well.

Not just well.

Xingzhou is now in the limelight.

As an aunt, I feel honored.

Yes, our family could rise
largely thanks to my nephew Xingzhou.

The tea has gone cold waiting,
for the guest from the capital.

You haven't married,
yet you kept your mother waiting.

Princess, serve tea to the Consort Dowager
and apologize.

If it's troublesome, then don't bother.

I'm a junior.

It's not troublesome to serve tea to elders.

Consort Dowager, have some tea.

Princess, what do you mean?

Mother, are you alright?

Princess, you're so careless.
Mother's hand is scalded.

She probably can't even lift her chopsticks.

It's not that serious.

I was careless.
Consort Dowager, please rest.

Let me serve you the dishes.

Consort Dowager, please enjoy.

Everyone, please take a seat.
I'm fine standing.

What do you mean by that?

If this gets out, people will think
I'm bullying you.

How are you bullying her?

You haven't hit or scolded her.
How is this bullying?

Would you guys say that my mother
is bullying her daughter-in-law?

That's not what I meant.

Mother, Mother. I understand.

Miantang knows too.

She is filial and worries about your hand.

Miantang, you don't know how much
my mother suffered from my grandmother.

When she was carrying me, she went for
morning and evening greetings every day,

not daring to show any disobedience.

I've always heard the Lord
talk about your hardships.

As the saying goes, hardships make
a mother-in-law who can enjoy peace.

Now my mother has become a mother-in-law.

Relatives, bear witness.

I swear here that I will not
side with my wife in the future.

I won't let my mother suffer unjustly.

If I break this oath,
I'll ask for punishment.

I will follow your example, and respect you
with morning and evening greetings.

Mother, I've found a good daughter-in-law
for you.

Even before marriage,
she already regards you as a model.

Why is everyone standing around?

It's my oversight.

Miantang is the Princess.

She hasn't even sat down.

How can you all overstep the rules?

Come on. Sit down, everyone.

Princess.

With the Emperor's conferment,
you must have notable officials in your family.

May I ask who your father is?

My parents passed away early.

My grandfather was an escort in Beizhou.

No one in my family is an official.

Without the protection
of your father and brothers,

having a supportive husband is the same.

As soon as Xingzhou was honored in Beizhou, the
decree for the Princess's conferment followed.

Sister, you truly have double happiness coming.

The Princess helped the Emperor.

It sounds from Aunt's words as if
all the rewards were requested by me.

I only feel that the Princess looks familiar.

I wonder where we've met before.

Enough.

I haven't met Xingzhou for a long time.

I remember now.

Princess, did you use to do business
in Lingquan Town?

- I heard in Lingquan Town, the Lord had a...
- Consort Dowager,

there are commoners outside
who wish to see the Princess.

Can't you see we're dining?

We won't see them.

Aunt, you should meet them.

The Princess is new to Zhenzhou,
but popular among the people.

It's a blessing for our family.

If there's something urgent,
Xingzhou can help decide.

Greetings, My Lord, Consort Dowager, Princess.

The Princess is new to Zhenzhou,
and you're here for her.

Do you know her?

I do. The Princess is Ms. Liu.

Presumptuous!
How dare you call her Ms. Liu?

What's your purpose in coming here?

Explain clearly.

I... I'm here to thank
the Princess for saving my husband.

My husband used to be a soldier under the Lord.

When Ms. Liu was trading,
and supporting the Jinjia Pass,

she not only generously donated funds,
but also gave my husband life-saving medicine.

She even helped manage the Relatives' Village.

Without you, my husband
would've been left to die in the wilderness.

Nonsense!
Throw this troublesome woman out!

How do you know she's talking nonsense?

You let her explain but
wanted to throw her out now.

The outsiders might think the Lord's mansion
belongs to the Lian family.

Hearing the Princess had arrived in Zhenzhou,

everyone specially entrusted us
to express their thanks.

The Lord and the Princess are a perfect match,

one fighting in the front,
and the other securing the rear.

We common people have longed
for such a Princess.

Come on, old lady.

- Everyone, please rise.
- Thank you, My Lord.

Miantang has just done a small part.

Right, Miantang?

So, the Huaisang Princess and Xingzhou
have this kind of connection.

The Princess is so well-liked by the people.

You and Xingzhou are truly a good match.

Listen. Xingdi has said we're a good match.

Today, I'll take this opportunity
to arrange the wedding.

Next month, we'll choose a date
for the wedding.

Congratulations to the Lord.
Congratulations to the Princess.

♫ 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 ♫