01x10 - Episode 10

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[The Unexpected Marriage]

[Episode 10]

[Great Tang - Luojing]

- Sugar-coated haws.
- Come and take a look.

Prince of Qin's convoy has
reached the Fifth District!

- Prince of Qin has returned to Luojing!
- Prince of Qin's convoy reached the Fifth District!

He's returned to Luojing!

I have to go back home quickly,
and let my daughter dress up.

- Why are you running?
- Prince of Qin is back in the capital.

Prince of Qin is back in the capital!

Prince of Qin!

[Luojing]

- Prince of Qin!
- Your Highness!

Your Highness!

Prince of Qin!

Prince of Qin!

[Imperial Study]

Imperial Father, it's not that I'm spoiled.

It's just the governor of Yuzhou is such a bully.

I'm worried about you and
want to share your burdens.

And I still have to prevent
the people from cheating us.

This poverty relief work really is too hard for me.

Imperial Father.

Ke'er, your second brother
really tried his best this time,

but it didn't work out.

The governor of Yuzhou is your mother's family.

You take over this matter.

Don't let me down again.

Yes. I will definitely fulfill my mission.

- Okay.
- Report.

Your Majesty, the Third Prince is here.

Let him in.

Greetings, Imperial Father.

Rise.

My child, you're back. How is it?

Who did you select for the peace-making marriage?

She's Princess Changsheng, the
daughter of Prince of Changle of Fuyu.

I thought it would be the Emperor's daughter.

Princess Changsheng is the one I like.

Good. It's rare to have a woman you like.

Now I'm very curious about my daughter-in-law.

I believe you will like her.

You've found a good match.
Congratulations, Third Brother.

But now the countries around Great
Tang are all eyeing us covetously.

I don't know what is Fuyu's attitude towards this.

During the days I stayed in Fuyu, I
learned Fuyu is located in a fortress,

and its salt industry and
fishery are very developed.

In the future, it'll be a contested spot.

Then why don't you conquer
this place to make it work for us?

You can say that, but if we break the peace,

it won't only greatly affect the food
trade between Great Tang and Fuyu,

it'll also give border countries
an opportunity for exploitation.

I remember that you advocated
w*r against Fuyu before.

Things have changed.

It seems that you've changed
because of the future sister-in-law.

I'm just being realistic. I
have no selfish motives.

Although Great Tang is dominant,

actually, we're facing domestic
strife and foreign aggression.

If we rashly send troops, I'm
afraid that's not good for us.

Since Fuyu intends to show goodwill,
I'd guess they are afraid of Great Tang.

It's just their fear can easily change.

It's hard to say whether they dare not to act
rashly, or unwilling to play second fiddle.

Fuyu is trying to make nice,
but we want to dispatch troops.

That is unrighteous and against the people's will.

I-Imperial Father, what do you think?

We'll discuss this later.

Jing'er, you've made a
lot of progress after this trip.

- Thanks, Imperial Father.
- You've also matured a lot in your thinking.

You all should go out and travel more.

Only by traveling the world can you know the world,

only by understanding the
people can you benefit the people.

We understand.

I'll take my leave first.

Okay.

Jing'er, stay.

Fifth Brother.

Second Brother, what is it?

Third Brother holds military power,

and now has the support of Fuyu too.

You're not worried at all?

I'm just a powerless and idle prince.

Second Brother, have you forgotten?

My main concern right now is...

how to clean up your mess in Yuzhou.

Fifth Brother, I won't beat around the bush.

Reasonably, the eldest son of
the legal wife takes the throne.

The late Empress had no child.

My mother is the highest-ranking
concubine in the imperial harem.

But Imperial Father still
hasn't appointed a crown prince.

If you stand on my side, I'll
definitely make it worth your while.

It's not that I don't want to help you.

I really am weak in power.

Fifth Brother, why can you never...

see the situation clearly?

[Grand Tutor's Mansion]

Grand Tutor, I'd like to ask you to pick a good day.

Wasn't this date already set?

[Yi Jingwei, Grand Tutor of Great Tang]

If nothing goes wrong, she
wouldn't be Liu Changsheng.

- What did you say?
- I said something wrong.

Wrong?

You didn't know I was going
to marry Princess Changsheng.

So the day you picked is naturally not the best.

Now the candidate has been decided,
shouldn't we choose another auspicious day?

- Yes, yes, yes.
- Okay.

But Princess Changsheng's birthday is a bit

different from ordinary
people's. Extraordinary.

In three years, I really can't
find a second auspicious day.

Are you saying that I'm blessed?

That's for sure.

Your Highness and Princess
Changsheng are a match made in heaven,

that only happens once in a century.

Grand Tutor.

I've always disliked people talking behind
my back to avoid unnecessary trouble.

You're very smart.

You should understand what I mean.

- Yes, Your Highness.
- Please pick an auspicious day soon then.

So that I don't have to avoid seeing
the bride three days before the wedding.

I'll definitely do my best.

She's already on the way here.

What could possibly go wrong?

[Literary Moon Inn]

Doctor Liu!

Doctor Liu, Doctor Liu! It's bad, Doctor Liu!

What's wrong? Why are you flustered?

Princess Changsheng is, is, is sick again!

What are you stuttering about? Again, again.

- This isn't the first time she's been sick on this journey.
- It's the sixth time.

That's why she's sick again and again.

I'm used to it. Let her be sick.

- We still need to hurry on with our journey.
- This time it seems to be real.

She pretended it was real every time.

Prince of Qin knew she would do this,

so he asked me to accompany
the convoy to welcome them.

As expected, the whole way,
there's always been trouble.

So... so we ignore her?

Ignoring her...

isn't going to work.

- Let's go. Take me to check on her.
- Yes.

- Doctor Liu.
- He's here, hurry up.

Doctor Liu, please come in.

There's nothing I can do.

Your Highness, do you know the wedding day

was selected by the Grand
Tutor based on the eight diagrams?

There can be no delay.

If you miss the time, it'll be unlucky.

Besides, we've been
delayed constantly on this trip.

We can't explain it to Prince of Qin.

Doctor Liu, please be careful with your words.

Our princess is sick right now.
How can we just leave her like this?

- This is Great Tang's etiquette?
- I'm fine.

It's probably just a cold, nothing major.

I can still keep going. Even if I die,

make sure my body makes it to Great Tang.

Your Highness, please let me take your pulse.

No need, really.

Let's continue on our way,

we can't delay the auspicious day.

Doctor, please be careful.

This is Fuyu's princess, and the future
wife of the Third Prince of Great Tang.

- Don't be rude.
- I'm also thinking about Her Highness's well-being.

Her Highness's disease continues to
relapse, and won't let me take her pulse.

Today, I'm afraid that I'll delay
the treatment. I must take her pulse.

- No, Doctor Liu.
- Young Master Xiao, please step aside.

If anything happens, at least
I can explain it to His Majesty.

You...

Your Highness.

- Your pulse... how?
- Doctor Liu, I'm fine. I can still take this.

Your Highness, you're not fine.

You're really sick. It's just this disease happened
suddenly, and the pulse condition is strange.

I can't be certain right now.

We can't delay the journey, though.

Forget Great Tang,

even if it's the road to the
underworld, I'll stick it out.

After all, Doctor Liu just
said I'm pretending to be sick.

And you're betting on your future and life.

Your Highness, why is your life so miserable?

You're traveling thousands of miles to Great Tang.

These people don't take good
care of you, give us a cold shoulder,

and even don't want to treat you.

Your Highness, you go first.

I will soon follow you.

Shenxing, you and Your Highness should
leave this world and never look back.

Wait until I finish an important
thing, then I'll go join you.

Jinyan, what are you going to do?

I'm going to see His Majesty.

Great Tang is a country of etiquette.

Even if Fuyu isn't as powerful as Great
Tang, we shouldn't be treated like this.

Your Highness. I'll make
Doctor Liu fulfill his promise,

and take his whole family to die with us.

Your Highness, I have never
felt such a strange pulse!

Perhaps I'm incompetent.

I'll go and work on the prescription right now.

I'll take my leave.

Okay, he's gone. Stop crying.

Xiao Zilv, good for you.

- This medicine really works.
- Of course I'm good.

Your Highness, then the marriage alliance...

As for that, I can't turn the situation around,

but we can at least change the wedding day.

[Prince of Qin's Mansion]

Your Highness, Cultivation
Hall has been built on schedule.

The Princess is in charge now.

Originally, the Ministry of
Rites had a problem with this.

But the Princess is so amazing.

In less than a month, she's put
Cultivation Hall in perfect order.

Now there's less and less opposition now.

I know Princess is capable, so I
feel relieved to let her be in charge.

Right.

I haven't seen her for a long time.

Come on, let's go to the Cultivation Hall.

Okay.

Princess, how will the rules of
four seasons be implemented?

Very simple.
[Lv Wan, Princess of Great Tang]

It's forbidden to cut trees randomly,
cut water grass and burn lime.

Bird hunting and fishing are also prohibited.

If there are any violators, they shall
be punished according to the law.

Understand?

Makes sense. That makes sense.

Princess, what if someone ignores the punishment?

It's even simpler. Death penalty.

That's too cruel and harsh, isn't it?

Only harsh punishment can
prevent people from violating the rules.

Do you have any other questions?

Princess, when will you choose your husband?

This... This is the most
asked question in the record.

It seems that the workload
I've assigned you all is too light.

- No, no.
- Actually no.

I organize these materials every day.

I'm too busy to go home.

Who doesn't know that I have all the
three meals in Cultivation Hall every day?

I amend the laws and visit house to house.

We're busy, busy, busy. Really busy.

- Yes.
- Busy.

Since everyone is working so
hard, go back and rest today.

Any missed work will be docked from your pay.

- This—
- Still not leaving?

These old-fashioned people are always
hinting, urging you to choose a husband,

and can't wait for you to get married.
So the position of supervisor will open up.

Why don't they see who's managing
the Cultivation Hall so well now?

They just don't give up.

I don't know what kind of man will earn your favor.

Go prepare some tea.

- Prince of Qin should arrive soon.
- Yes.

What wonderful foresight.

How did you know I was coming?

Prince of Qin, please.

Since you've already met with His Majesty,

I think you should know the situation in the court.

Lv Hou doesn't know how to restrain himself.

He's had a hard time with you for a long time.

You don't have to worry too much about him.

I was attacked by an assassin in Fuyu.

The person behind it is Lv Hou.

Hidden attacks are harder to dodge than open ones.

Then we'll fight back, meet them where they're at.

You have a lot of support, and are
going to marry Fuyu's princess now.

It's always right to be cautious.

Your Highness. Princess.

Looks like we'll have to play this game another day.

If you're busy, I'll leave first.

Aunt is on my side. Feel free to speak.

Her Highness got sick on the
way, and might delay the wedding.

We really can't talk behind people's backs.

We just mentioned Fuyu's princess,

and something's happened
to her before she even arrived.

You've been sick for three days. How
long are you going to keep pretending?

As long as I can.

Let's miss the wedding ceremony first.

- Since you don't want to get married, then why did you agree—
- Stop there!

When did I say I didn't want to get married?

I just want to examine the situation,

and see what that Prince of Qin is like.

Anyway, as long as I'm not
married, nothing's set yet.

So what?

So what?

If he's really like what Yi'an
said, then I can marry him.

- What if he's not?
- Then Yi'an and Prince of Qin both can...

Sure enough, a woman's vicious like a wasp's sting.

- Your Highness, bad news.
- What's wrong? Why are you so flustered?

Lord Yi'an is here.

What do we do?

- He's so clever!
- What are you afraid of?

Aren't you two close?

We're close, but I can't
pretend to be sick any longer.

I suddenly got some terrible illness,
and recovered without medical help.

If it gets out and people know I'm faking an illness,

- it'll affect the marriage alliance.
- What are you afraid of?

My medical skills aren't fake.

His brain isn't for show, either.

Her Highness is really sick this time.

You're sure the diagnosis is correct?

I have been practicing medicine
for years. This can't be wrong.

So Her Highness is really sick this time.

Naturally, I can trust
Doctor Liu's medical skills.

It seems that Lord Xiao is even better.

His Highness doesn't want Her
Highness to know his identity yet.

- Just don't reveal it.
- Yes.

Make it look like it.

Sir Envoy.

Greetings, Your Highness.

Yi'an, why did you come?

I heard that Your Highness was ill, and was
worried that you'd miss the wedding date,

so I came to welcome you in advance.

When you heard that I was unwell, you were
worried about delaying the marriage instead of me?

That's so inhumane.

I feel worse after hearing what you said.

Your Highness, where do you feel uncomfortable?

Actually, only two places.

Which two places?

Over here and over there.

Doctor Liu can't cure you either?

Doctor Liu couldn't find the cause at first.

After taking two doses of
medicine, it still hasn't gotten better.

I'm afraid it's really some rare illness.

Lord Xiao's medical skills are
superb. Even you don't have any ideas?

My medical skills aren't worth mentioning.

Otherwise, I wouldn't have come
to Great Tang to learn medicine.

But now it seems the medical skills of Great Tang

don't live up to its name.

- Since it can't be cured, carry out an execution.
- So cruel?

I'm the princess for a marriage
alliance. You're going to k*ll me?

You came from afar and got seriously ill.

Doctor Liu wasn't good at taking care of
you, and couldn't cure your disease either.

If he returns to Great Tang,
he'll be punished by Prince of Qin.

Why don't I punish him today instead?

Guards. Drag Doctor Liu out and beat him to death.

- Yes.
- Yes.

My Lord! My Lord!

Wait a moment!

My illness has been cured.

Your Highness was cured without
treatment. It's really a blessing.

All thanks to Doctor Liu. I
think his medicine took effect.

So that said, Doctor Liu is not only innocent,

but also meritorious?

That's for sure.

Thank you, Your Highness.
Thank you, Your Highness.

Mr. Xiao, what do you think of

Great Tang's medical skills now?

Excellent. Superb.

You haven't learned its subtlety yet.

Take your time. This trip
definitely won't let you down.

Her Highness has been like this the whole way here.

She's so hot.

Why don't we tell Sir Envoy?

Sir Envoy, Her Highness is
sick. I think she just caught a cold.

Can you stop and treat her?

Miss Shenxing, Her Highness is in good health.

She got sick so many times along the way already.

- My guess is she'll be fine in a while.
- Sir, Her Highness is really sick this time.

Stop the carriage quickly, Her Highness is sick!

My Lord.

Prepare to return to the inn!

Sir, we don't have much time left.

If we can't get back to Great Tang within
two days, I'm afraid the wedding date...

Yi'an, continue our journey.

- You didn't hear what I just said, did you?
- Yes.

Youyong, head back to the inn.

Set off, head back to the inn.

Don't worry, Changsheng. I
won't let anything happen to you.

[Literary Moon Inn]

Changsheng.

Xiao Zilv.

It's just us, stop pretending.

Lord Xiao, Her Highness is really sick.

You're really sick?

It's true.

Every medicine has side effects.
Eating it is bad for your health.

Drink some ginger soup to induce sweating.

If it doesn't work, then take medicine.

You can leave this rough work
to me, Jinyan and Shenxing.

Xiao Zilv, you, Jinyan, and
Shenxing go outside first.

I have something to say to Yi'an.

If we leave tomorrow, can we still make it?

If we're late, will it cause you trouble?

Don't think about all this. Get well first.

Just leave the rest to me.

I struggled all the way, and been sick so many times.

You aren't afraid that I'm also
pretending to be sick this time?

I trust you.

Why?

I just do.

If I need a reason to trust
you, then I don't really trust you.

Drink the ginger soup.

Cover yourself up to induce sweating.

You must take care of yourself.

I have some things to deal with.

I'll see you in Great Tang.

Her Highness caught a cold.
Thank you for taking care of her.

I'll head back to Great Tang
and explain the situation.

Lord Yi'an, be careful on the road.

Youyong, Youmou, let's go.

Yes, Sir.

Changsheng, you must take good care of yourself.

I'll wait for you in Great Tang.

[Luojing]

- Why haven't they arrived yet?
- Your Highness.

We've been waiting for so long.

Have you heard?

These gentlemen are all here
to welcome the Princess of Fuyu.

- It's such a big scene.
- Of course.

She came from Fuyu to be Prince of Qin's consort!

I'm really curious what she looks like.

[Luojing]

- Do you see her?
- She's coming!

Your Highness!

Your Highness!

Your Highness!

Your Highness!

My head, my head! Help me take the thing off my hair!

My neck is about to fall off.

Your Highness, be careful with
your words. I've already simplified it.

You're the Princess of Fuyu, and the
future Princess Consort of Great Tang.

The necessary ornaments can't be omitted.

But this dress is too tight.

Don't women in Great Tang need to eat?

Your Highness. The Emperor of Great
Tang personally gifted this dress to you.

Your Highness, we know you're nervous
about meeting your future husband.

It's okay, we're all here. Don't be nervous.

Right, Your Highness. You look more
magnificent than our Noble Consort right now.

You'll definitely outshine all
the other women in Great Tang.

Who's nervous?

This is because there are
too many rules in Great Tang.

I'm just not used to it.

We must go into the palace.

[Longevity Hall - Peace in All the World]

I, Liu Changsheng, greet Your Majesty.

- Rise.
- Thank you, Your Majesty.

Greetings, Your Highness.

Princess Changsheng had a long trip.

I heard that you caught a cold on the road.

Have you gotten better?

Thank you for your concern,
Your Majesty. I'm fine now.

I've already prepared a banquet
in the palace to welcome you.

Let's talk when we get to the palace.

Yes.

Which one is Prince of Qin?

It should be that fat guy.

I don't think so.

Or that boy toy.

- You would know.
- Anxious?

Now you're worried about who
Prince of Qin is? Isn't it too late?

[Longevity Hall - Peace in All the World]

Your Majesty, on behalf of Fuyu I present you a gift,

wishing you good health and longevity,

and prosperity to Great Tang.

[Picture of Beasts]

Good, good.

I've been searching for this
famous painter for a long time.

I didn't expect it was in Fuyu.

Thank you for this.

I like it very much.

- Reward them.
- Thank you, Your Majesty.

Take a seat.

Prince of Qin caught a cold a few days ago.

Today he's lying in bed and cannot welcome you.

- You can see each other in a few days.
- Yes.

Princess Changsheng is the beloved
daughter of Prince of Changle of Fuyu.

- She traveled a long way to Great Tang...
- Prince of Qin got sick before I even arrived.

- Is he marrying me to dispel bad luck?
- Due to physical discomfort...

- All right, you're making things up again.
- ...and missed the auspicious day.

Today, just think of it as a common meal.

The welcome banquet will be held in a few days.

As for the enthronement ceremony, we have to wait

for Directorate of Astronomy to choose a good time.

Yes.

Start the banquet!

- Jinyan, have you seen Yi'an today?
- No.

Prince of Qin isn't feeling well and can't come.

Sir Envoy is a close confidant of Prince of Qin,

so he must be with him.

Your Highness, you should care about yourself.

The wedding date isn't determined yet.

We might meet Prince of Qin tomorrow.

What if he really is like the rumors say?

That's true.

It would be nice if Yi'an was here.

I don't know anyone else here.

Let me serve you some food.

The day has been tiring, have something to eat.

I wonder what kind of person is Prince of Qin.

But now, I can only take it one step at a time.

[Prince of Qin's Mansion]

- Your Highness!
- Your Highness!

- Your Highness!
- Your Highness!

- Your Highness!
- Your Highness!

Don't stand in the way!

[Prince of Qin's Mansion]

Your Highness, please.

[Prince of Qin's Mansion]

[Beautiful Lantern Pavilion]

Your Highness, this is the side courtyard of Prince
of Qin's Mansion, named Beautiful Lantern Pavilion.

It was specially prepared for you.

The wedding ceremony hasn't been held yet.

So please stay here for a while.

After officially marrying Prince of Qin, you can
move into the inner courtyard of the mansion.

His Highness has ordered, just tell
me if you need anything at any time.

Attendants!

I've followed His Highness's instructions

and dismissed most of the servants in the mansion.

Only a few stewards, nannies,
and cooks are left to serve you.

You can be comfortable in this place.

Make yourself at home.

Thank you for the thoughtful arrangement.

And thank Prince of Qin for me too.

I'm a little tired today, I want to rest first.

Yes.

[Peace and Elegance]

Prince of Qin prepared everything thoroughly.

Is it really like Yi'an said
that he's worth marrying?




"Like Snow" by Duan Aojuan

♫ Sitting alone at the western
window, quietly watching the snow ♫

♫ Silently falling and piling up ♫

♫ The red flowers are unable to stand the chill ♫

♫ Once night descends, they wither and fall ♫

♫ Facing the northern wind,
feeling the biting breeze ♫

♫ Wanting to look at you, but unable
to bear to leave and say goodbye ♫

♫ I fear the warmth will fade in an instant ♫

♫ The swirling snow buries the long night ♫

♫ After bidding farewell, meeting
again in this vast world is rare ♫

♫ Unable to tell what fate has in store ♫

♫ Let the longing burn the years away ♫

♫ How can the lone lamp comfort me? ♫

♫ The sky has already darkened,
the autumn moon has waned ♫

♫ Hear my cry ♫

♫ You wear humble blue robes ♫

♫ The spring breeze brushes my face ♫

♫ Another year has passed ♫