01x10 - Punishment

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(Steafast Allegiance)

General Ling,

what's with

the late visit?

I heard that there're intruders

in Prince Xiao's residence,

so I've brought

the black armored guards here

to help you catch them.

General Ling,

no crime has ever occurred

in my residence.

There's no need for you

to trouble yourself.

See our guests off.

General Wan's Residence

was robbed just a few days ago.

These crooks are reckless and defiant.

People in the capital can't live in peace

if they aren't captured.

Your Highness, please bear with us.

Search the area!

Yes!

You!

Ling Buyi!

I am the heir of Lord Yong.

This residence belongs to Lord Yong

since I'm staying here!

How dare you order

your black armored guards

to intrude the residence of a lord?

Your Highness,

even if this was

Lord Yong's Residence,

I could barge in

as long as I felt like it.

Ling Buyi, what did you say?

Young Master,

I've searched the area.

The crooks are nowhere to be found.

General Ling,

since you found nothing,

you should leave together with

your black armored guards.

Steafast Allegiance?

Was this written by His Majesty himself?

Naturally.

My father served His Majesty

all his life as a soldier.

He has helped His Majesty

conquered countless territories.

He became a lord and

was assigned to garrison the frontiers.

These two words

were praises

from His Majesty for the Xiao Family.

His Majesty appreciated

Lord Yong's loyalty and bravery.

An apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

Your Highness, I'm sure

you won't let His Majesty down,

am I right?

Naturally.

Since there weren't any crooks,

I shall interrupt you no longer.

Let's go.

Is Ling Buyi

starting to

get suspicious of us?

If so, regarding General Fan

This Ling Buyi

keeps haunting us.

We would encounter him

if we handed over the goods.

As for Fan Cang,

ask him to wait for now.

Father,

look who's here.

Uncle Wan.

Cheng Shi,

Yuanyi.

Congratulations, Wan.

I heard that His Majesty had granted

Old Madam Wan the title of Noble Lady.

Today's a joyous occasion indeed.

As children,

we strove to bring honor to our family.

His Majesty has conferred

a title to my mother,

and I felt more honored than

getting a promotion myself.

Wan, you're such a filial son. Impressive.

Please come inside.

Wan, this is

I'm fine.

It's just an old ailment of mine.

-Come on.

-Let's go.

What happened to Uncle Wan?

Do you still remember the shriek you heard

when you left my residence the other day?

Guess what happened?

My grandmother gave my father a beating.

She almost beat him to death.

But don't you think it's strange?

Where did she get the strength

to t*rture my father like that?

You better don't stir up trouble.

What's wrong?

My mother gave me a warning today.

She said she would wallop me

if I got into another fight.

If so, you must control your temper

when Wang Ling is here.

Don't worry.

I will never

get into a fight today.

Shaoshang, what's wrong?

Qiqi,

I have a stomachache.

I need to return to my room.

Let me tag along then.

You shouldn't do so.

You're the host. You have

to take care of the guests.

I lived in your residence some days.

I'm sure I can find the way to my room.

Go ahead.

All right then. Take care.

I'll be fine.

Qiqi.

One after another.

Qiqi.

-Qiqi.

-Qiqi.

Sit down. Enjoy yourselves.

Wan Qiqi,

is this how you treat your guests?

How dare you leave us hanging

in this desolate place?

I have to entertain you as well?

Fine.

Why don't I feed you

and keep you company in the loo as well?

You!

Enough.

We only have a humble shack.

We don't deserve

your graceful presence anyway.

Initially,

I sent you guys invitations

purely out of courtesy.

No one knew you guys would show up.

You invited plenty

of young men here, right?

I'm not here because of you.

Don't tell me you came all the way here

just to check the boys out?

For goodness's sake,

my grandmother is celebrating

her birthday today.

Can you be more reserved?

I heard from General Wan

that he'd lead the boys

to the training ground today.

I just wanted to see what was going on.

We're asking you nicely

since it isn't nice for us

to wander in your residence.

I only moved to this residence

quite recently.

About the training ground

I wonder where it is?

Where is it?

Oh, I wonder.

Qiqi.

Shaoshang is here.

Do you feel better now?

Let's go.

Cheng Shaoshang,

why the rush?

Don't tell me you're afraid

that you'll encounter Zisheng here?

I guess so.

It was embarrassing when your lie

was exposed in public that day.

Li!

What are you doing here?

I

Have a seat.

Your mother told me

to look after you.

You should follow me.

Stop gossiping about others.

Lou Yao,

you actually want to look after Lou Li?

I heard

that Zhaojun wanted to cancel

her marriage with you.

How embarrassing

and incompetent must you be

for Zhaojun to call off

her marriage with you

without any second thoughts?

If I were in your shoes,

I would hide in a hole.

You!

Qiqi,

calling off a marriage

is nothing special.

How could Lady Wang humiliate

He Zhaojun like that?

She actually said it was shameful

for He Zhaojun's marriage to be called off.

It would turn into a huge deal

if He Zhaojun heard about this.

Precisely.

I wasn't referring to He Zhaojun.

Lady Cheng, thank you

for standing up for me.

How dare you, Lou Yao?

How dare you two g*ng up on me?

It's no wonder Zhaojun wants

to call off her marriage with you.

Only a boorish and uneducated girl like her

can communicate with you!

Stop arguing.

Old Madam Wan is

celebrating her birthday today.

We mustn't spoil the joyous mood.

Lady Wang is a frank person.

Please don't take her words to heart.

Your Highness, you do

live up to your name indeed.

You're so thoughtful and considerate,

unlike some other people.

Lady Wang,

why don't you learn something from her?

Don't just spend time with her

and learn nothing good

except for

how to bicker with

boorish people like me.

Stop spouting crap!

Your Highness,

she said you were spouting crap.

I didn't!

You did.

I didn't!

You did.

I didn't!

You did!

I'll choke you!

-Show it to us again!

-Right.

Mr. Yuan, please do it again.

General Ling is here.

-General Ling.

-General Ling.

So, General Ling, you've arrived.

I've heard about your glorious days

in the b*ttlefield.

Since

we're in a joyous mood today,

General Ling, why don't you

show us your skills?

When I draw my bow,

I will definitely k*ll.

These kinds of childish games

are nothing to me.

General Ling,

we're celebrating

Old Madam Wan's birthday today.

You shouldn't spoil the mood.

This game is meaningless.

The scenery over there is excellent.

Mr. Yuan, I wonder if you're willing

to join me in admiring the flowers?

Hello, everyone.

Officials,

please.

Greetings, Old Madam Wan.

Please enjoy yourselves.

Do not stand on ceremony.

Here.

Official Li.

Don't stand on ceremony.

Drink up.

Okay.

General,

-don't drink too much.

-Drink more.

Thank you.

Cheng Shi.

Wan.

We must have a toast.

-Here.

-Okay.

Try this.

This one is good.

General Ling, I assume you've been

in the b*ttlefield for too long.

This courtyard

has no flowers for us to admire.

Li,

be a good girl and follow me back.

I won't.

First Aunt instructed me

to bring you back.

I said, I don't want to.

But why?

We just mentioned

Zisheng, didn't we?

Zisheng?

He's over there, isn't he?

It seems like there's

another person beside him.

It's Yuan

It's actually Mr. Yuan Shanjian?

Yuan Shanjian?

Let me take a look.

Is that Mr. Yuan?

It's Zisheng and Mr. Yuan Shanjian.

Take a look.

It's Mr. Yuan.

Yes, it's him.

Mr. Yuan,

do you ever smile?

General Ling, what are you saying?

You should ask yourself

that question instead.

He's so handsome.

Excellent.

If so, Mr. Yuan,

may I request you to smile alongside me?

It's them!

They're looking in our direction.

Look!

Mr. Yuan, why don't you

smile toward the direction

of the flowers?

Zisheng must be smiling at you!

Is that so?

I can't see clearly.

You can't see clearly?

You can't see clearly?

There's a bridge over there.

Let's get on the bridge.

We can get a better view from there.

There's a bridge over there?

-Let us go as well.

-Let's go.

Hurry. Let's go!

-Wait for me.

-I'll go.

-Let's get on the bridge.

-Come on.

Are they serious?

Come on.

Get on the bridge.

Mr. Yuan!

-Zisheng!

-Mr. Yuan!

I want to check it out too.

Qiqi,

I just had a stomachache.

You should keep me company

while I'm resting here.

-Mr. Lou,

-Li.

they're girls while you're a guy.

You shouldn't join them.

Just stay here.

Mr. Yuan Shanjian.

-Mr. Yuan.

-Zisheng.

We're coming.

What are they trying to do?

Wan,

General Ling and Mr. Shanjian

showed up at the banquet today.

I thought something bad happened.

It turned out that all the ladies

wanted to check out the suave guys.

-Zisheng.

-We're coming.

Zisheng!

Zisheng!

-Mr. Shanjian!

-Zisheng.

(Dangerous)

Mr. Yuan!

We're coming.

-Mr. Yuan.

-Mr. Yuan.

Zisheng.

Mr. Yuan!

Zisheng.

General Ling,

don't tell me you brought us here

in order to check the ladies out?

-Wait for me.

-Mr. Shanjian.

Guys, look closely.

Mr. Yuan.

This is a rare sight

to behold.

Your Highness, look.

Zisheng is looking at you.

Ladies!

Get out of the way. Stop blocking me.

This bridge is fragile!

Do not step on it!

(Dangerous)

Stop blocking us!

This is bad!

Three,

two,

one.

The bridge is

Someone!

-Help them out!

-Help!

Someone!

General Ling.

Li!

How did that bridge collapse?

Don't be afraid.

Hold on!

Grab my hands!

Did you think Wang Ling fell too?

Today was a joyous occasion.

How did this happen?

Shaoshang,

I'll go and see

if they require any assistance.

Hurry!

Get up!

I've never been this embarrassed

in my life before!

Was Niaoniao behind this?

That's impossible.

Mother,

she was together with Qiqi

when the bridge collapsed.

How is that possible?

It's impossible if Niaoniao

has a brain like yours.

Maybe it was just a coincidence.

How could Niaoniao know that

the bridge would collapse?

The bridge was constructed by Lu Ban

to assist the King of Chu.

It's known as the stacking bridge.

Actually, you just need to

remove some of the steps.

The bridge will collapse instantly

once someone steps onto it after that.

Mother, are you saying

that Niaoniao took advantage

of the situation

and lured the ladies to the bridge

after she saw through the secret?

That way, her plan will work

no matter if she's there or not.

Lady Wang

has always been trying

to pick a fight with Niaoniao.

I can understand why Niaoniao

wants to seek revenge against her.

I would do something more drastic

when I was young.

That's right.

Mother, I'm glad that

you didn't blame Niaoniao

for setting this up in our residence.

Why should I blame her?

She just told Wan Fu

to set up warning signs

at both ends of the bridge.

So it would have nothing to do

with Wan Family.

Right.

However, I've already notified her parents

with a letter.

We have to let Yuanyi know

the kind of person her daughter is.

Mother,

if that's the case,

Niaoniao will definitely be punished.

If you're not daring enough

to own up to your mistakes,

it's better for you

to cease all activities

and just stay at home.

Mother, you're right.

We have to teach her

the meaning of "you reap what you sow".

Do you want another beating?

No!

Mother! I know my fault now!

I'm sorry!

(A message from Old Madam Wan)

(Please pardon us for

the collapsing of the bridge)

Actually,

this isn't a malicious deed.

It's just that the ladies

kicked a big fuss about it.

However, I think

no other people took

the incident to heart.

It's all because Old Madam Wan

is knowledgeable and meticulous.

All those young ladies

didn't even understand why it happened.

Niaoniao's plan

was flawless.

You both do not worry.

You just need to apologize

to the Wan Family later.

We can't just

leave it be.

I have to punish her

severely.

We were lucky

that Old Madam Wan saw through her trick.

What if others saw through her trick?

Niaoniao

knew it was not a proper deed,

but she still insisted on doing it.

She thinks that

she can gloss things over

just because she's witty.

She will get into huge trouble

eventually if she keeps this up.

Today,

I will tame her unruly nature.

General.

What exactly do you plan to do?

I

Yuanyi, since I've made a promise to you,

I shall keep my promise.

Qingcong,

bring me the punishment rod.

Someone.

Brother, are you going

to punish Niaoniao?

Niaoniao has a fragile body.

You can knock her unconscious

with just a slap.

Do you even

need to resort to the punishment rod?

You don't know her personality.

Niaoniao is bold but cautious.

She won't be frightened

by ordinary means.

Even so

This time,

we must punish her severely

and shed some blood

so that she could learn her lesson.

General,

aren't you afraid

that Niaoniao will hate you for this?

Dear, you're right.

That's why

I shouldn't punish her.

You should punish her instead.

I'm doing this for your sake.

What kind of person are you?

To tame an unruly child like Niaoniao,

we need to apply

the carrot and stick approach.

After you finish punishing her,

someone needs to coax her.

Between the two of us,

one has to use the carrot

while the other has to use the stick.

General, you're thoughtful indeed.

Dear, thank you for praising me.

Qingcong,

bring Fourth Lady here right now.

Yes.

Come.

Come.

Here's my plan.

Later,

I'll hide outside the courtyard

so that I won't feel sorry for her.

When Niaoniao is here,

you can throw a fit and suppress her.

At this time,

you can go crazy

and smash the cup into pieces.

Cheng Zhi and Shunhua

can pretend to rush here.

You two

must make a pitiful plea

on Niaoniao's behalf.

Yuanyi,

you need to act as if

you were unwilling to do so

and that you only spared her

because they plead for her.

Brother-in-law, you are a great actor indeed.

Precisely.

However,

why do we need

to participate in your act?

Do you truly don't understand why?

Today,

we must let Niaoniao know

that there will always

be someone better than her.

She shouldn't think that

she could do anything she wants

just because

she has someone backing her up.

It's decided then.

Yuanyi,

don't forget.

Smashing the cup will be our signal.

Young Lady, Madam is requesting

for your presence at Jiuzhui Hall.

Young Lady,

who do you need me to call this time?

This time,

no one can help me out.

Kneel!

Were you the one who made

the bridge collapse today?

Why haven't you learned your lesson yet?

There's no particular reason for it.

I just wanted to take out

my frustrations on her.

I gave you a warning

before you went out today.

I said I would never spare you

if you stirred up trouble again.

Why did you still do it?

What has been done

cannot be undone.

Mother, I never expected you

to let me off.

You want to punish me?

Suit yourself.

All right.

Since you're willing

to own up to your mistake,

I will show you no mercy.

Qingcong,

serve her military punishment!

Young Lady, hurry and

admit your mistake.

I didn't do anything wrong.

Young Lady!

I did nothing wrong.

Mother, go ahead

if you wish to punish me.

Why aren't there any movements at all?

Did she punish her or not?

Niaoniao has a stubborn temper.

She won't shout

even if she receives punishments.

That's a military rod.

Even soldiers can't endure the pain.

Brother,

I'm truly stunned

by the current situation.

What's the situation when Yuanyi

was exerting military punishments

in the camp.

It was

terrifying.

Under her order,

the servants

would leave the tent

and stood guard over the entrance.

No one dared to speak

inside the camp.

There were only cries

and screams in the camp.

Are you going to stay stubborn

even if it means

you will bleed for it?

Mother, just go ahead.

All right.

Go ahead, huh?

If I don't discipline you today,

I won't be able to keep the Cheng Family

in check.

Qingcong,

deliver the punishment!

Do not go easy on her.

Do it!

This is bad!

She's punishing her for real now!

Didn't we agree that she would

punish Niaoniao for a moment

and smash the cup as our signal

to enter the fray?

I'm afraid Niaoniao will die

before she smashes the cup.

Why are you still standing there?

Go and take a look!

General, please stop!

How dare you stop me!

Stop it immediately!

Stop hitting her!

Niaoniao.

Niaoniao?

Niaoniao!

Father,

you're finally here.

Yuanyi,

you shouldn't go this hard on her

even though she was wrong.

She's our dear daughter!

Yuanyi, why were you so hard on her?

Hurry and summon a physician.

We need to treat her immediately.

Yuanyi,

you've impressed me

this time.

You actually

punished your daughter like

how you punished a soldier.

Even if Shaoshang was wrong,

couldn't you teach her by example?

Why did you have to go so far?

You punish her physically while

being impatient with her.

How could you shape a stubborn child

like her into a role model?

Excellent!

The one who was punished

didn't complain.

The ones who came up with the plan

are questioning me instead!

Your entire family

are always right.

I'm always wrong in the end.

I'm the only crook in the family.

Cheng Zhi,

you will assume your post

in Hua County soon.

Take her with you to Hua County.

From now on,

I will never care for this child again.

Great.

Mother,

it's

a deal then.

Niaoniao, you can continue sleeping.

I'm just here to see how you're doing.

Father,

you still treat me the best

out of everyone in the family.

From now on,

I won't create any troubles for you.

I won't make you

clean up my mess again.

Good girl.

Niaoniao, you've always been my pride.

It won't hurt

once you fall asleep.

I went to check on Niaoniao just now.

She was complaining about the pain

even when she was sleeping.

Yuanyi, you didn't see it yourself.

Niaoniao was in so much pain

that she was shaking

when the physician applied the ointment.

Do you want this?

How about some water?

Shaoshang, that was satisfying indeed.

It's a shame that you didn't witness it.

Wang Ling was covered with mud that day.

She was in such a messy state.

And that Princess Yuchang,

she still pretended to be dignified

even though her hairpins

were flying all over the place.

It was hilarious.

Do you know something?

I didn't even know

who I should laugh at first

when I was there.

It must be hurt.

Let me see.

Qiqi,

can you be gentle?

It still hurts.

Sorry about that.

Let me see.

Your mother is pretty ruthless.

She was as ruthless as my grandmother

when she gave my father a beating.

Your father brought it upon himself.

What did you say?

I was saying

I was saying

that it hurts no matter

if I stand, sit, or lie down.

I'm so pitiful.

However, this is strange.

How did your mother know that

you were behind the incident?

Even I didn't know about it

when we are this close.

I'm sure he reported it to my mother.

He actually betrayed me

after I've done him a favor.

He's not a man.

Who were you referring to?

It's the jinx.

The jinx?

General Ling sent you some medicine.

He said it was for soliders

after they receive their punishments.

He guarantees that your wound

will fully recover within three days.

How did he know what happened to me?

Could it be

that he planted a spy in my residence?

Young Master,

Lady Cheng didn't know

what was good for her.

She actually rejected

the medicine you gave her.

Are you so free that you can

eavesdrop on a conversation among ladies

because you no longer

need to monitor Prince Xiao?

I was just curious.

That's why I lingered for a little while.

Young Master,

Prince Xiao was terrified of us.

He doesn't even dare

to leave the residence nowadays,

let alone enjoying himself outside.

As long as he makes no moves,

the mastermind won't be able

to procure the armaments.

His Majesty's visit to the west

was already announced to the public.

I don't believe that the mastermind

can stay still even after hearing this news.

This trip will be a risky one.

Assign more men to the task.

We must get the goods on them

while sustaining the least injuries.

Yes.

So, about the medicine

You can keep it for yourself.

My son,

you must eat more food

during the journey.

Don't starve yourself.

And you,

take good care of my son.

Yes, Old Madam.

Niaoniao,

you must eat more food

during the journey.

Don't starve yourself.

And you,

take good care of my Niaoniao.

Brother, don't worry.

What are you laughing at?

Niaoniao, don't worry.

I had your fortune read.

You will surely turn

calamities into blessings.

You don't need to worry about anything.

No matter how perilous

the journey might be,

I'm willing

as long as I'm able to explore

the vast world outside.

Song, Shaogong,

you guys don't need to worry about me.

I will surely write to you guys

and invite you over

if the world outside is great.

By then, the three of us can gather

and forget about the ancient teachings.

That would be great.

We're looking forward to it.

Niaoniao,

you must take care of yourself

during the journey.

You mustn't hold a grudge

against your mother.

I

Father, you don't need to worry.

The three of us

will surely take good care

of ourselves.

Cheng Yang,

take good care of my mother.

All right.

Get on the carriage then.

Get on.

Get on the carriage.

You'll make a move now.

Take care.

Mother, please take care.

My son!

Cheng Zhi! Cheng Zhi!

My son!

My son!

My son!

My son!

Madam, since you're worried about her,

why didn't you see her off?

Who said I was here to see her off?

I was just passing by

on my way to the old residence

to search for some forgotten items.

Yes.

Madam, what a coincidence indeed.

You even assigned all of your military servants

to serve the Third Madam

in order to protect Fourth Lady

No,

I mean to protect Fourth Lady and the rest.

This child

is truly stubborn indeed.

Actually, Fourth Lady

is just like you, Madam.

She may look stubborn,

but she has the kindest heart.

♪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♪