01x11 - Fight to the Death

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[Love Like the Galaxy]

[Episode 11]

Niao Niao is strong-willed indeed.

She was beaten so badly that day.

And she didn't even say a word.

It's a pity she's a girl. If she were a boy, she'd definitely achieve something great.

I checked the condition of Niao Niao's injury.

There were a lot of blood marks, but her skin was barely broken.

It wasn't heavily red or swollen.

So, Sister wasn't really hitting her that hard.

Sister followed Brother to fight across the country.

If she really wanted to hit her hard, Niao Niao wouldn't be alive now.

The mother and the daughter's temperament...

really do have the same toughness.

Master. Madam.

Someone is coming after us on a horse.

He says he's the nephew of Grand Tutor Lou.

His name is Lou Yao. He wants to see Young Miss.

Stop the carriage.

Stop the carriage.

Lou Yao greets Lord Cheng.

Young Master Lou.

You are...?

I've met Lady Shaoshang a few times.

I admire her very much.

I heard that she's going to Hua County with Lord Cheng for your commencement,

so I followed along, hoping I could protect Lady Shaoshang on her way there.

Young Master Lou, you see, we've got plenty of people here.

We can definitely make sure Shaoshang is safe. No need to bother you, Young Master Lou.

Besides, I heard that Young Master Lou just canceled your engagement with the He family.

If you come along with Shaoshang, people will misunderstand.

I'm not doing anything wrong and I do not feel guilty.

Young Master Lou,

can I talk to you in person?

Young Master Lou, what is it that you came after us for?

I...

I want to say that you're really amazing.

That day, you did nothing wrong plotting their fall from the bridge.

I admire you so much.

What are you talking about?

I passed by the bridge that day, and I happened to see you taking away a piece of wood from underneath the bridge.

Don't worry. I didn't tell this to anyone.

Young Master Lou, to tell you the truth, I did not leave my parents because I was sick.

In fact, I was given a military punishment and driven out of town by my mother.

That's enough of a punishment. What else do you want, Young Master Lou?

Shaoshang, that's not what I mean. I'm not trying to hold you responsible.

Wang Ling deserved it. You shouldn't suffer from such heavy punishment because of her.

There's no need to say it.

If there's nothing else, Young Master Lou, we shall say goodbye.

Lady Shaoshang!

That day, if it wasn't you who called my name, I would have fallen off the bridge as well.

That's who I am. I take revenge on those who deserve it.

Even if it wasn't you, I'd do the same. I'll never hurt the innocent.

Lady Shaoshang, you're indeed kind-hearted and know how to love and hate.

It's the first time in my life to meet a girl like you.

On the day of the new year lantern festival, you were protective of me in the same way.

No, no. I only thought your fiancée was too domineering.

That's why I wanted to teach her a lesson for you.

She's not my fiancée anymore!

I canceled my engagement with He Zhaojun.

Now I'm not engaged to anyone.

Whether you're engaged or not,

what does that have to do with me?

I just don't want you to misunderstand, Lady Shaoshang.

He Zhaojun will marry into Prince Yong's Manor next month.

That has even less to do with me.

Young Master Lou, you can't blame me for your engagement being canceled.

Yes, it is true that I ran into you and your fiancée's quarrel.

But it makes no sense to get me involved. I never gossiped about you.

Never. You can't always...

...threaten me with my wrongdoings.

No, that's not the case. You still got it wrong.

I just thought that with you,

I felt familiar when we first met. And I fell for you the second time we met.

So... that's why I followed you here.

It wasn't me who got it wrong. You got it wrong.

I... to you... I...

Goodbye.

Fu Deng! Fu Deng!

Young Miss!

Let's leave.

Lady Shaoshang!

Young Master Lou.

Let's go.

Lady Shaoshang!

Even if I did get it wrong...

It is true that I like you.

It's just that you're not into me.

No.

Lou Yao, isn't it exactly her braveness that you admire?


And her spirit of never giving up?

How can you easily give up on her without fighting for it?

Wife.

Niao Niao.

Fu Deng.

Lord Cheng.

Send this to Young Master Lou.

Young Master Lou.

Let's take a break here.

Everyone, take a break here.

Wife, take your time.

- Third Aunt.
- Niao Niao.

Are you hungry? Tired?

I prepared some buttermilk and snacks for you.

You must be tired from sitting in the carriage and don't have an appetite.

- Why don't I...
- Let me support you.

You must be tired, too.

Have some snacks.

Wife,

the sun is too strong today.

I will shelter you.

Stop it. Niao Niao's eyes are going to pop out.

Husband, the journey has been tough for you, too. Take a break.

Wife, you had difficult days in front of my mother.

I should make it up to you.

Husband, you only dare to protect me when we are outside.

Going home to meet Mother is just a mouse meeting a cat.

A mother on one side and a wife on the other,

both are cats.

I'm the only mouse.

A mouse like Third Uncle should have left home earlier.

In this way, he can be played with by just one cat the whole day.

Shaoshang, the sun is too strong today.

I will block the sun for you.

I wanted to prepare some snacks for you.

I left home too hastily and it was too late.

Shaoshang.

Shaoshang.

There are many cats and not enough mice during this peace and prosperous era.

He's just like me, willing to be played with by just one cat.

Enough.

Go and ask Young Master Lou about his intention.

Yes.

Wife, be careful.

Young Master Lou, can I talk to you?

You have been following us for several days.

What do you want?

Lord Cheng, I felt like old friends with Shaoshang from the first meeting.

Although she's ignoring me now,

but in my heart, she's different from other girls.

Lord Cheng, what do you think I should do?

Don't worry. I told your uncle to dismiss him.

Niao Niao, there's an empty hunting lodge on the hilltop.

It was a temporary tent built for the army when they were marching.

Do you want to go and take a look?

Shaoshang.

My older brother traveled around when he was younger.

He's been to Qing County and Hua County, too.

And he even drew a map of them personally.

I knew I would pass by this road with you.

Hence, I secretly sneaked it out.

Let me be your guide.

No need. I'm not going anywhere.

Shaoshang, Young Master Lou likes you

and he's being so attentive.

Since she's not interested in him, use your intelligence and wisdom to dismiss Young Master Lou.

Understood.

Thank you for the trouble, Third Uncle.

Come with me.

Take a seat.

When I find a future husband, I must find someone like Third Uncle

who's gentle, caring, and listens to what you say.

When I point to the east, he definitely won't go west.

I will beat the dog and he will help to drive away the chicken.

My personality is that of a disobedient wife.

The husband should listen to me instead.

In fact, I had never thought of marrying your Third Uncle.

I had a fiancé at that time.

Then... Third Uncle is not honest.

Your uncle and I are not unscrupulous in chasing after fame and fortune.

In order to avoid misfortunes, that fiancé of mine left home for seven years.

After broadening his horizons, there were different opportunities in life.

Hence, we were not fated to be husband and wife.

Third Aunt, this person you are talking about, it can't be Yuan Shanjian's teacher. Right?

No wonder he wanted me to relay a message. What's with the few isolated words?

It's indeed the master who's fickle and the disciple is unrighteous.

If the heart is not here, you will hurt yourself.
[Huangfu Yi]

Teacher.

Shanjian, it should have been you and I accompanying His Majesty on his trip.

Unfortunately, due to my sickly body, I have to stop here to recuperate.

You ended up having to stay here with me instead of accompanying His Majesty.

You have suffered.

Teacher, you know my temperament.

I dislike making long journeys and detest flattery even more.

It suits me to stay here.

Besides, the scenery is not bad.

We'll have a comfortable time playing the zither and flute here.

The scenery here is nice.

It's close to Hua County as well.

I heard that Cheng Zhi is taking office as a county magistrate in Hua County.

Do you think Madam Sang...

would follow him, too?

Teacher, she's now Madam Cheng.

In my opinion, Teacher should not be concerned about old friends again.

Lest it adds to your sorrow.

Even now, the sounds of the zither and flute are still there.

Truly, in the world of life,

it's suddenly like a traveler.

Third Aunt, you wasted seven years on someone who did not deserve it.

The more I think about it, the more I feel it's not worth it.

If I had not missed the one who did not deserve it,

how could I discover that there's someone more worthwhile?

I wouldn't think that way.

I haven't been lucky since I was a child. So when it comes to choosing a husband,

if it doesn't work out with one person, I don't think I'll necessarily meet someone better.

If I meet someone I like,

I'll have to seize the opportunity. Or else, when will it be my turn to find a good husband?

Then, do you think Lou Yao is someone you can't miss?

I've only known him for a short time. How would I know if he's someone I can't miss?

I don't trust people easily. That's who I am.

Lord Cheng.

You married the most beloved daughter of the Master of Bailu Mountain.

Can you teach me how you did it?

My wife Shunhua and Niao Niao are different.

You and I are different, too. What can you learn from me?

I am talented and graceful.

You are dumb and timid. But that's not the key point.

The key point is, Shunhua likes me.

But Niao Niao to you...

Shaoshang will fall in love with me in the future.

Young Master Lou, you're so...

Yet you're so confident. That's really admirable.

You should eat more food. When you're full,

you can go back home.

Lord Cheng.

Please teach me.

What is it that you've drawn? Why are these shapes so irregular?

This is the mechanism of a trap I've created.

Look. This is the mechanism and this is the trap.

Luckily, I found these old books on w*r tactics in Third Uncle's carriages.

Or I'd be bored to death on this long trip.

Sister said you're not like her, but I think you're exactly like her.

If you marry into a military family in the future,

you'll be a female general on the b*ttlefield.

No! I won't marry a general.

That means I'll have to spend my life in worries and fear, and never have a peaceful life.

Just spare me.

But if you want a husband from a family of scholars, they'll be very picky.

You have to at least know how to do lyre, chess, calligraphy, and painting if you're not an expert in them.

But you...

Then please teach me how to do it, Aunt. Bit by bit.

For example, we can start by playing the flute.

Look at you!

As far as I'm concerned,

Shaoshang is very vigilant, but deep down she needs care.

Lad, if you can genuinely care for her all the time,

she'll feel it.

♪ The sun rises from the southeast
and shines on the building of the Qin clan ♪

♪ The good daughter of Qin Clan is Luo Fu ♪

♪ She likes mulberries and silkworms
and picks mulberries in the southeast ♪

♪ Blue silk as ropes on a bamboo basket,
cinnamon branches as hooks ♪

♪ A bun on the head, luminous pearls on the ears ♪

♪ Pale yellow silk with patterns for the skirt,
soft purple silk for the top ♪

♪ When pedestrians see Luo Fu,
they take off their shoulder poles to look ♪

♪ When a young man sees Lou Fu,
he can't help but take off his hat and adjust his headscarf ♪

♪ The plower forgets to plow, and the farmer forgets to hoe ♪

Who's singing?

Young Miss.

I'm A'Miao.

I didn't expect that the strong maidservants that my mom found for me

weren't just good at martial arts,

but they can also sing beautifully.

Your mother definitely picked the best for you.

Third Aunt, this is the life I want.

Being able to play the flute in the mountains,

hear beautiful singing and feel free.

Isn't it nice?

Look! A giant eagle!

I've never seen an eagle as big as this.

It is able to spread its wings freely...

I want to be just like that eagle.

The world is so big.

It can fly to wherever it wants without constraints.

You'll see more of the world in the future.

Third Uncle, I don't mind that you said you took a detour here

to visit your old friend, the county governor of Qing County.

But you even lied

that Qing County is the most bustling and prosperous place.

Now, it looks extremely desolate.

We can clearly see even just a bird flying by.

No. Qing County is not right.

Wife, get back in the carriages with Niao Niao now, and head to Hua County directly.

What about you? Are you going to town alone?

I'm afraid something bad has happened to Qing County. I have to go take a look.

No. I'll go with you.

Wife, if there's nothing wrong in town, it's fine for you to come. But if there is, it's easier for fewer people to get in and out.

I'll just bring a servant with me. It'll be easier for us to move around.

The rest of the servants and strong maidservants will stay and protect you.

Fu Deng, prepare the horse.

Yes.

Lord Cheng, please don't worry. You can entrust Madam and Shaoshang to me.

I will protect them with my life

and make sure they're safe.

Thank you, Young Master Lou.

Third Uncle, but...

Niao Niao, say no more. Make sure to follow your Third Aunt. Don't run around.

- I think...
- Shunhua, don't you worry or fear.

I only need to get closer to take a look.

If there's anything wrong, I won't take the risk.

Be careful then.

Third Uncle.

Third Aunt, if you're really worried,

we can just go back

and go to Qing County together with Third Uncle.

My father once told me that Third Uncle has been blessed since he was a kid.

He has always been lucky.

But I'm different.

I've been unlucky since I was born.

So I think that maybe following Third Uncle

will be safer for us.

You're full of nonsense.

Shaoshang, there's no need to be afraid. The emperor just passed by here.

The Yulin Guards and Elite Tiger Army are accompanying him. General Ling's Black-Armored Guards are also here.

Even if there are a few bandits here, they dare not come close.

And I promised Lord Cheng that I will protect you with my life on your way to Hua County.

Ling Buyi...

The disaster is nearby again.

A'Miao!

I'm going to take a look.

These are prints of horseshoes used by the army.

Logically speaking, they shouldn't appear on this off-beaten track.

This is bad.

Fu Deng, turn around. Do a detour.

Third Aunt.

- Madam Cheng.
- Third Aunt.

- Madam Cheng.
- Third Aunt.
- Niao Niao.

Protect the women.

Attack.

k*ll.

Young Lady, it has been resolved.

Shaoshang, I brought some medicines for injuries from home.

Should we let Third Madam Cheng use it now?

Thank you, Young Master Lou, but we shouldn't remain here for long.

I'm worried this is just a small squad of bandits in waiting.

A large squad of horses and soldiers will be here later.

This is an open space. If we remain here,

we will be attacked from the front and rear.

Hence, we must leave immediately.

By the way, Young Master Lou, I remember you saying that your eldest brother gave you

a topographic map of the nearby mountain. Can you let me take a look?

We are outnumbered by the enemies. I fear it will be hard to oppose them.

Young Master Lou, please go to the nearest provincial office to seek for help.

All right.

- A'Miao...
- No.

I promised Lord Cheng to guard you with my life.

I can't leave you here alone. Moreover,

even if I die, I only want to die with you.

Who says we are going to die? I don't want to die.

It's because your riding skill is better than mine. That's why I'm ordering you to seek reinforcement.

- I...
- Just one word. Go or no?

This is not what I mean, Shaoshang.

I will go but you must promise me

not to be reckless. You must be careful.

If the reinforcement can arrive in time,

I won't be reckless.

Hurry and go.

A'Miao, this is medicine. After you help Third Aunt into the carriage, apply this on her.

Also, get all the women into the carriages. If there are insufficient carriages,

throw away some of the luggage.

But General prepared these for you.

Is wealth more important or life more important?

Yes.

Third Aunt.

You must be careful.

Fu Deng, prepare the horse.

Yes.

Young Lady, where are we going?

Third Uncle said there's a hunting house nearby.

We can hide there.

All right.

A good horse understands people. If you fear it, he will take advantage of you.

But the firmer you are with it, the more it'll fear you.

Why are we so slow?

Young Lady, the carriage is heavy with many people, the horses can't run fast.

Let's leave all the valuable belongings behind.

Everyone, protect yourself. Don't die!

Yes!

Third Aunt.

Be careful.

We're lucky that Young Lady ordered us to leave those valuables and belongings.

Those bandits only wanted money, that's how they let us get away.

Now that they've got the valuables, they should quit bothering us. Right?

It's fine if all they wanted were the money and valuables.

But if they have an ulterior motive, we must be more careful.

Fu Deng, hurry and take helpers to cut some bamboo.

Set them up according to my orders. Hurry and go.

Yes.

Young Miss, there are some items in the house. Do you think they are useful?

Yes. We can use all of them.

Young Miss, if they really come, can our barricade really stop them?

We'll delay them as long as we can. If we can hold off until the reinforcements get here,

we'll be able to survive.

Niao Niao, why are you standing in front?

It's too dangerous for you. What if the bandits come?

Third Aunt, why are you here? It's dangerous here.

I'm worried. We've been through a lot of hardships and dangers along the way.

I still don't know how your third uncle is doing.

If I had known, I wouldn't have agreed to detour to Qing County,

but gone directly to Hua County.

Qing County's gate was shut tight.

They must have closed the gate to protect themselves, knowing that it was chaotic outside.

Third Uncle is inside the city.

He is actually safe. At this time,

we should worry more about ourselves.

Young Lady, there are quite a few bandits.

- Attack!
- Attack! Attack!

Get off the horses.

sh**t the arrows!

We've used up the traps, Young Lady.

Anyone coming over will die!

Let's see who will die first. Go!

Young Lady, be careful.

- A'Miao!
- Let me go! Let me go!

They are prepared. Retreat first!

Niao Niao, we must persist to wait for the reinforcements.

That's how we can take revenge for A'Miao.

They captured A'Miao.

It's just to threaten me to comply.

They wouldn't k*ll her, would they?

You've already done very well today.

Don't continue to blame yourself for A'Miao. Even if your third uncle were here,

he probably couldn't take care of everything either.

Previously, Mother followed Father into battles.

Did she also run into this kind of situation frequently?

My own life is hanging on a thread. The people next to me...

can also lose their lives anytime.

When we're born in chaotic times,

people's lives are insignificant like blades of grass. Protecting one person is for oneself.

Protecting a hundred people is for the hometown folks. Protecting ten thousand people is for the country.

It's because they care about the people,

that's why your parents left you back then to rush to aid the besieged lone city.

It's because they are tasked with the important mission

to end the chaos in our era.

Young Lady, it's just as you expected.

I just went to take a look. Their wounded have indeed been rescued away.

Those bandits...

are orderly in their attacks and retreats.

They don't look like ordinary bandits.

We've already ditched our valuables on the road.

Why are they still after us? They aren't bandits.

They are soldiers.

If they are soldiers, why are they pursuing us to k*ll?

Your Grand Uncle was involved in the case of embezzled armaments. That batch of weapons was probably already shipped to Mid-Shu.

After His Majesty learned about it, he wanted to visit the Western lands.

I remember Ling Buyi told me.

Those weapons that Grand Uncle got involved in have been shipped to Shu.

Shu has surrendered for many years. Now that they are hoarding weapons, they must have become disloyal.

Now that His Majesty is visiting the Western lands, they will just

simply act and assassinate His Majesty.

My guess is that we must have run into their scouts on the way.

They're afraid of being exposed, so they want to k*ll us to shut us up.



♪ The flames of w*r strike against the frost and snow ♪

♪ It lightly covers the lingering illness of the past ♪

♪ Your back is against the light,
the galaxy reflected in your eyes ♪

♪ I hum a tune, the sun and the moon respond ♪

♪ The brilliance that penetrates the eyes ♪

♪ was extinguished by dust and lit again ♪

♪ The edges of earth, Kunlun, and netherworld
feel remorse for someone ♪

♪ The ocean is waking, the forest of steles
are like a mountain range ♪

♪ There are veiled criticisms in the corridor, a narrow door cannot easily close off one’s intentions ♪

♪ The challenges of one’s life become advice for the future ♪

♪ You and I will be in the same galaxy ♪

♪ We’ll use our absolute sincerity to
bring radiance to the ordinary ♪

♪ Bring radiance to the ordinary ♪