01x23 - Episode 23

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[The Unexpected Marriage]

[Episode 23]

[Library]

These books are newly arrived folk classics.

After drying them, put them all into the warehouse.

Aunt, what are you laughing at? You look so happy.

Just some miscellaneous books.

"Collection of Jokes."

You... You will break it.

You care about it so much.

Still denying it?

You don't mean what you say.

You don't mean what you say.

You two!

Your wedding is coming soon.

What are you doing here instead
of preparing for the wedding?

Because the wedding is coming soon,
we want good things to come in pairs.

I don't understand what you two are saying.

Has Xiao Zilv done anything recently?

Him?

What can he do?

This Xiao Zilv.

Princess!

Princess!

Princess, you are here.

Are you here to read books today?

Yes, read books.

This Xiao Zilv. Didn't he say he'd propose today?

Wait for him to propose?
We'll have to wait until next year.

I'll help him.

Such an important and meaningful matter. It
is not good for outsiders to get involved.

I am here to read books and also to visit someone.

- I can't believe him.
- Visit someone?

Yes, visit someone.

You...

And Miss Lingzhi. And the people in Xiuwen Hall.

How are you guys?

Okay.

Then I'll let you catch up with them.

No.

Go, go, go.

Go after her.

- Why are you here?
- Is that the point? Go after her.

- Come on.
- Go.

Princess!

Why hasn't he caught up yet?

Am I walking too fast?

Finally found her.

What to do?

Princess.

You've finished catching up?

Yes, yes.

Then you came to the Imperial
Garden to view the flowers?

Yes, yes.

Except for yes, can't you say something else?

Yes, yes.

No, no, no, no.

I mean, I will say something else.

Look.

The garden is full of the beauty of spring.

Don't you have anything you want to say to me?

I do.

Say it.

All right.

Look, the garden is full of the beauty of spring.

Look at these lotuses. They are two-in-one.

Do you think it's funny?

- Yes.
- Yes.

So funny.

Princess.

I have something else to tell you.

Well, this is...

A jade pendant.

Do you know the meaning of jade pendants?

Ward off evil spirits?

No. A jade pendant is a symbol of love...

After spending so much time together,
I know my heart better than before.

Do you know my heart?

You know what I am going to say, right?

I actually...

If Aunt wasn't here, I really want to punch him.

Who do you want to punch?

What's it got to do with you? Meddlesome.

- If you keep talking, I will—
- What will you do?

I'll punch myself.

- Your Majesty.
- Get up, get up.

Xiao Zilv is proposing to my aunt.

This jade pendant belongs to my mother.

My mother's mother gave it to her.

She split it into two and gave them to me and Jin.

Jin is my sister.

My sister will also give this to her husband.

Are you willing to accept my jade pendant?

Would you like to take me as your wife?

No, no. Would you like to...

marry me?

I...

- I...
- Would you like to?

If you don't say yes, I will...

Why are you here?

Aunt, don't hesitate.

Do you want to?

I do.

[Prince of Song's Mansion]

This night pearl is really nice.

Princess Consort, I'll wrap it up.

It does seem good.

But there are better options.

How about we choose this?

Hetian jade pendant.

I will...

I will take my leave first.

I'll come back once you make up your mind.

All right, you leave first.

Wait a minute.

Leave. Leave.

What should I choose?

An umbrella.

Wish them a speedy breakup.

Are you crazy?

How could you give an umbrella
for Prince of Qin's wedding?

I don't want to give him anything.

I bought these for you.

I don't want to give them away.

All right, all right.

If we give it away, we can always buy new ones.

Prince of Qin is no longer the same as before.

Now he has power and the result is certain.

Let's not get mad at him.

Just take this opportunity to win him over.

Then we'll get a chance to survive.

No. I want you to be the Empress.

I'll just be Princess Consort.

You are not cut out to be an emperor.

Let's just live an idle life and
enjoy together, isn't that good?

I don't want to.

I already promised you to make you the Empress.

- Where are you going?
- I'm going to look for Ke.

He has many ideas. Maybe he can think of a good way.

Lv Hou! How many times have I told you?

Keep away from him.

He's not a good guy. He's a
bad influence on you, you know?

Don't get too close to him. Or I will strangle you.

Leave first.

Your Highness, you're back.

What did Mr. Sun and Mr. Guo say?

Those snobs.

When Jing was not around, I held the
power, and they came here every day.

Now Jing is in power, I went to see
them, but they avoided seeing me.

Your Highness, don't be angry.

It's human nature to seek benefits and avoid harm.

Ge'er, will you...

Your Highness,

in my life, I will always be
with you, and never leave you.

Princess Consort.

Have you done the thing I told you?

Princess Consort, rest assured. I
have pawned all the valuables in batches.

We can leave tomorrow.

Remember. His Highness must not know about this.

I know.

Ge'er, have you betrayed me too?

[Huadeng Pavilion]

[Peace and Elegance]

All right. Leave me here.

We're getting married the day after
tomorrow. I won't see you tomorrow.

Will you let me accompany you tonight?

We will live together from tomorrow.

I'm tired today. Please let me rest early.

I'd like to see you more.

We see each other every day. What's there to see?

- Changsheng!
- Changsheng!

Dad and Mom!

Changsheng!

Changsheng!

- Changsheng.
- Has our daughter gained weight?

- I haven't.
- Did you eat well?

Don't worry, Father and
Mother. I'm doing very well.

- Good.
- Good.

- Thanks.
- I was so afraid you'd chase me away.

Then I won't see this scene.

Liu Changsheng. I know you're getting married.

I came here with a swollen belly.

You're going to be a mother so soon?

- I married well.
- Come sit down, please.

Let me see.

You didn't lose weight.

So you're doing well in Great Tang.

Jin, how are you? Is Xie Lin good to you?

He is good. But you know him.

Too pedantic. He's stubborn and has many rules.

I just told him I wanted to come to Great Tang
to watch you get married, and he got worried.

Finally, Guangde came to persuade him.

He cares about you.

By the way, your brother is
marrying the Princess of Great Tang.

He used to be arrogant.

And he said he would marry a princess.

You're the last choice.

I didn't expect that he would really make it.

Okay, stop the repetitious talk.

By the way, Changsheng.

This is the wedding gift for
you from Sheng Tiangang.

He said it can only be opened in an emergency.

I hope I never have to use it.

- Mother.
- Changsheng.

After the long journey, you must be tired.

I'm hosting a feast in the mansion. Princess
and Xiao Zilv are also on their way.

Let's celebrate together.

Okay, let's have a couple of drinks.

- Good.
- Please.

- Go.
- Go.

Go.

I never thought that Mr. Envoy was Prince of Qin.

I wanted him to marry into our family.

[Prince of Qin's Mansion]

Come on.

- Father and Mother, let me toast you.
- Then I have to have a drink.

Have you done the thing I told you?

Princess Consort, rest assured. I
have pawned all the valuables in batches.

We can leave tomorrow.

Remember, His Highness must not know about this.

I know.

Your Highness.

Ge'er.

Come and sit.

Your Highness, you're in a good mood tonight.

I promised you to watch the rhododendrons,
but I didn't make it after all.

You've been running around all night lately.

I want to treat you.

Then let's have a drink.

Why don't you drink?

Your Highness, I have something to say.

This wine smells too strong,
and I'm afraid of getting drunk.

Then I won't be able to say it.

Tell me.

I still remember that year the
Imperial Garden was full of flowers,

and my father was transferred back to Luojing.

- He took me to the palace to see the Emperor.
- How bold!

Who are you? How dare you pick...

I was just having fun.

I picked the flowers that Consort
De had carefully cultivated.

Consort De, I am...

I should've been severely punished.

You were passing by, and saved me.

Greetings, Consort De.

It's Prince Lu. How did you
get time to come to the palace?

I just got a pot of rhododendron.

I didn't dare to appreciate it alone,
so I brought it to you.

This is indeed a rarity.

Consort De, I have prepared some refreshments.

Let's go over there and enjoy it.

Why don't you leave now? Are you
deliberately disturbing Consort De?

Thank you, Consort De.

You do love flowers.

Having tenderness toward beauties.

From that moment on,

I have felt attached to you.

It was so many years ago.

Do you still remember it?

Of course.

You saved my life.

If you want it,

you can take it anytime.

What are you talking about?

You can't sleep these days and can't eat,
only thinking about how to get rid of Jing.

But we all know that we have already lost.

We can't beat Jing.

- I can!
- Your Highness!

Let's go.

Stop fighting.

- Our current situation is very dangerous.
- I'm not leaving!

I didn't lose.

As long as I'm alive, I won't lose!

Even if I fight to the death, I would
rather die when my life is a disgrace!

Your Highness.

I know you well.

But I just want you to live well.

So please let me fight to the death, for you.

[Marriage]

[Huadeng Pavilion]

Wait a moment. What are you in such a hurry for?

You can't let them take you away so easily.

If you're too easy to get, you'll not be cherished.

Let's find a way to trick the groom.

That's not good.

This time I support Guangde.

Then don't go too far.

Look at you.

You haven't married him yet,
and you're already taking his side.

I'll go tell him.

Your Highness, come on.

Our Changsheng can't be taken away by you so easily.

What do you want me to do to take Changsheng away?

Poetic duet is too boring.

How about you guess riddles?

All right, what's the riddle?

I... I don't have any difficult riddles.

Liu Changsheng.

You're on your own.

You represent the prestige of Fuyu now.

You can't make it easy for him.

Let me ask you.

Why do swallows fly south in autumn?

Because of the cold.

Wrong, because it's slow by walking.

What are the cloth and paper afraid of?

Cloth and paper?

Of course they're afraid of fire.

- Right.
- Wrong.

Cloth fears a thousand times,
paper fears a mere one chance.

It seems that you can't complete the marriage.

Come back another day.

Shut up your mouth!

I finally got married.

It took me a long time to marry you.

[Library]

Princess.

I came to pick you up.

Prince Consort. Our princess has something to say.

Miss Lingzhi, please speak.

Princess said the reason why she chose to get married
in Xiuwen Hall instead of her own palace is threefold.

First, you two have the most memories here.

Second, this is your favorite place.

Third, I want to ask you for a
valuable item on behalf of Princess.

Valuable item?

Yes, it must be the most valuable.

Take your time to think.

I'll go back to accompany Princess.

Valuable item?

You girl.

Just come up with some questions to test him.

Why did you ask him for a valuable item in my name?

Please don't be mad.

Don't you want to know how
valuable you are in his heart?

Princess.

He's coming.

[A whole life, a pair of
sweethearts, agonized, oceans apart]

What did he write, Princess?

A promise.

[Huadeng Pavilion]

[Huadeng Pavilion]

♫ The sound of the wind and rain finally dies down ♫

♫ The leaves on the branches
are changing once again ♫

♫ The leaves fall, the seasons
change as time passes ♫

♫ But you're tangled up in a knot all alone ♫

[Library]

♫ Hoping to see my old friend again ♫

♫ In the dim glow of the lanterns, ♫

♫ we continue writing the story ♫

♫ Traversing autumn fields and counting
the snowflakes, in search of your smile ♫

♫ Realizing only with you, is the world truly alive ♫

♫ When the flower petals fall, the countless
lanterns are lit, I'll see you again ♫

♫ Can we meet again to
fulfill our unfinished promise? ♫

Welcome the bride and the groom!

♫ Traversing autumn fields and counting
the snowflakes, in search of your smile ♫

♫ Realizing only with you, is the world truly alive ♫

First bow to heaven and earth!

Kneel!

Bow!

Rise!

Second bow to the Emperor!

Kneel!

Bow!

Rise!

Move!

Third bow to each other!

Kneel!

Bow!

Rise!

Ceremony finished!

♫ Traversing autumn fields and counting
the snowflakes, in search of your smile ♫

♫ Realizing only with you, is the world truly alive ♫

♫ When the flower petals fall, the countless
lanterns are lit, I'll see you again ♫

Ke didn't come.

You guys are outrageous!

How dare you team up with her to hold me hostage?

Where is she? I'm going to k*ll her!

Your Highness, you misunderstood Princess
Consort. She just wants to help you...

- Princess Consort is devoted to you.
- Your Highness.

Princess Consort knows that if Prince of
Qin is still alive, you can't live in peace.

So she sold all the property, and asked us to
take you outside the border to restart your life.

Princess Consort knew she'd
never come back this time.

She is afraid of dragging you down.

From that moment on,

I have felt attached to you.

If you want my life,

you can take it anytime.

What happened?

Your Highness, three miles
ahead, we will be outside Luojing.

You'll be safe when you leave.

If you don't leave now,
Prince of Qin will not let you go.

And all Princess Consort's efforts will be in vain.

- Please think twice, Your Highness.
- Please think twice, Your Highness.

I only have you in my heart.

The rhododendrons are going to bloom.

Are you willing to see the blooms with me?

When the rhododendrons bloom,
I will go with you to view them.

I will always be with you,

and never leave you.

[Prince of Qin's Mansion]

Yiyi, a toast to you.

Thank you for coming to congratulate us.

Thank you.

- Well, Changsheng, I was...
- Yiyi, you're welcome.

I offended you before. Fortunately,
you didn't take it to heart.

I hope we will get along well in the future.

That's right. Get along well.

Me and Hou will support you and Jing.

Get up and toast them.

Changsheng,

I'll toast you.

Please.

Today's a big day. I came late.

Don't blame me, Jing and Changsheng.

No problem.

Ge, please take a seat.

Why didn't Ke come?

He has important matters to attend to.

What's wrong? Don't you welcome me?

No. Come on.

Hou, Yiyi.

Youmou.

- Yes.
- Keep an eye on Chu Ge.

She came with bad intentions.

Yes.

Isn't that Princess Consort Lv?

Why did she come here by herself?

Yeah. I heard that Prince Lv didn't like her.

Others are all in pairs but she's all alone.

Look at that empty seat.

Forget it, let's drink.

Prince of Qin, didn't you say you
wanted to give Changsheng a surprise?

Are you going to go back on your word now?

Of course I won't. It's just too early.

The surprise I prepared might take a while.

Okay. If I don't see any
surprises today, I won't leave.

Ge. Do you like this play?

The plays in your mansion are naturally excellent.

Do you want to watch more?

I also learned some plays.

Why don't I perform a little to cheer everyone up?

Good.

Father hosted a banquet,
and wanted us to live in harmony.

- Fireworks!
- So beautiful!

This is good.

Look.

Look at that.

Do you like it?

Prince of Qin, is this the surprise you mentioned?

Yes.

Changsheng, it's time for me to perform.

[Prince of Qin's Mansion]

A stork's shadow flit across the chilly pool.

The spirit is buried in cold moonlight.

Today, the shadows of two
people are in front of the red candle.

Not noticing the ghoulish hell.

- All are spectators.
- What is she singing?

- It's too unlucky.
- Smile on your face.

How nice! It suits both refined and
popular tastes. Even I understood it.

Chu Ge. I didn't expect her to be so versatile.

But you don't know that after a while,

I'll send you to death's door.

Smells good. It's like the smell of fireworks.

How is it, Changsheng, Jing?

How was my performance?

Get them.

Youyong, Youmou, go!

Your Highness, go!

Your Highness, go!

Yi'an!

- Yi'an!
- Your Highness!

Yi'an!

Your Prince of Qin is there.

Where do you want to go?

- k*ll them!
- Protect Prince of Qin and Princess Consort of Qin!

It's the Imperial Guards!

Rebels! Surrender now!

Retreat quickly!

Yi'an!

Yi'an!

Yi'an!

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

♫ Silently falling and piling up ♫

Do you want to give me your arms?

Just one word from you can make
me go through fire and water for you.

We will use this as a signal.

Scraping the nose means you
tacitly approve. How about it?

♫ Facing the northern wind,
feeling the biting breeze ♫

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

Yi'an! Yi'an!

Yi'an!

Find a doctor! Find a doctor!

You'll be fine.

♫ Unable to tell what fate has in store ♫

♫ Let the longing burn the years away ♫

Quick. Find a doctor!

Find a doctor!




"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 ♫