01x16 - The Concept of Love and Marriage

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[Love Like the Galaxy]

[Episode 16]

Shanjian,

was I really wrong?

You can't bring back the past.

Scholar, you should let the past go.

For everything, just look forward.

Shanjian,

if I could have been decisive at that time,

instead of getting entangled with that orphan girl,

- Shunhua would have reconciled with me.
- Scholar,

I heard that Lord Cheng Zhi is handsome and talented.

He is also famous for being loving and protective of his wife.

I can see that Madam Sang's happiness for the rest of her life can't be provided by you.

Right now, Scholar, you cannot let go

because you are wallowing in a chronic obsession.

From my perspective,

your feelings are deep which makes you frustrated, and you have become overly worried from the frustrations.

If you can let go, then there will be no more frustrations or worries.

And you shouldn't linger in the past.

If you continue to stay entangled,

Madam Sang is already married, what will you do then?

Is that so?

Yes.

You should rest early.

Staying up late will hurt your health.

Shunhua!

General Ling, are there wolves around here?

Wolves?

I heard a wolf howling last night. It was so intense.

A'Yao.

Shaoshang, look. Look at how tall this horse is.

Why is the horse changed to a stallion overnight?

You must pay attention when using a horse to pull a carriage.

If you are riding inside the city, just use a small horse whose body is as tall as the carriage.

But if you are going out of the city on a trip,

the horse's body should be between the carriage and the canopy.

So it won't be bumpy

and will be safe.

Everything...

Safety is the most important.

Brother Zisheng is considerate.

Thank you, Brother Zisheng.

By the way, why is Brother Shanjian not here?

He might've been scared by wolves

and didn't sleep well for the whole night.

Shanjian. Shanjian!

Why didn't you sleep in the bed?

Scholar, you're finally awake.

Shanjian, what is wrong with your voice?

I drank too much last night.

Shanjian, I taught you that

it is better to be moderate.

Shunhua!

Shanjian, do you think I should go to her and tell...

Now the sun is up. If Scholar wants to go, just go.

Shunhua!

Third Aunt, I am back.

You finally came back.

What did Huangfu Yi tell you?

How did Third Aunt know that Scholar Huangfu kept us overnight?

He sent a message to us. Why wouldn't I know?

He is bad.

He let you down in the past

and now he's come back to entangle himself with you unashamedly.

Huangfu Yi is not a bad person.

He just has all of the bad traits of men all over the world.

Niao Niao.

For a woman, marriage is just a scene in life.

Success or failure is about gain or loss.

In the future, no matter who you meet, regardless of the feelings or the scene,

never give yourself up because of a man.

It's not worth it.

I will keep Third Aunt's lesson in mind.

But, Third Aunt, don't worry. Lou Yao and I will be fine.

Unless the mountain collapses and the ground opens up, we will be content and happy.

You...

[Hua County Government Office]

No need to see us off.

Third Aunt, the hot water pool that I repaired for you,

please remember to soak in it every night so that you can sleep well.

Also, even though your leg injury has healed, you still need to let the doctor check.

Do not delay. When I go back, I will make a wheelchair for you.

I'll ask someone to deliver it to you.

Niao Niao, don't worry.

Third Uncle is here. I can definitely take care of your aunt.

But you must listen to your father and mother when you go home. Don't be willful again.

Third Uncle should also listen more to Third Aunt.

Don't let your mind wander every day.

Niao Niao, take good care of yourself.

Don't forget what I said.

Now she knows how to linger in a farewell.

That day, when she went to Hua County by herself,

she didn't even look back when she left.

Dear, how do you know that Niao Niao didn't look back when she left?

Perhaps, you secretly followed her and looked?

It's getting late. Let's get going.

Eldest Brother. Sister-in-law. Please take good care along the way.

You two should also take good care.

Dear.

Go on.

Embark!

Shaoshang, wait for me! Wait for me!

When I see them, I am full of mixed feelings.

This is how Lou Yao chased after our carriage coming to Hua County.

How he is chasing after Niao Niao's carriage to go back to the capital. Except that when we came,

Niao Niao still spoke bluntly to him.

When they leave, they're already so close.

One really can't predict what happens in the world.

This is what it means by true sincerity can surmount any difficulty.

Just like you and me.

[Apricot Blossom Courtyard]

That one. The one next to it that's the largest.

All right.

Not that one, the one next to it.

Which one?

That one.

Do you see it?

All right.

Hurry up.

- Hurry up.
- All right, all right.

Junhua, don't be anxious.

Did you pick it?

Give it to me, give it to me.

[Huo Junhua]

Do I look pretty wearing this flower?

You look pretty.

If Older Brother Wen sees it, wouldn't he like it?

Junhua, Junhua.
[Cui You]

You can't call him that.

That's His Majesty's name. You can't say it out loud.
[The emperor is named Emperor Wen]

A'Yuan, even if you picked the flower for my hairpin,

I won't marry you. If you say something like this again,

I will tell my older brother to beat you with a stick and kick you out.

Older Brother! Older Brother!

A'Yuan, look.

This is that freeloading nephew at my older cousin's house.

This nephew...

greets Young Lady.

These years, because the harvest isn't good and there isn't enough food,

he traveled a thousand miles to seek shelter from my older brother.

Young Lady, you're kind to the poor and the young,

the sons and nephews are grateful.

Young Lady, you look well today.

Lately, even though it's still cold in the spring and only occasionally warm,

you should still keep eating the lamb stew.

Just take care of yourself.

No need for you to nag me.

Back then when His Majesty was on his military expedition,

Marquis Cui was the vanguard commander.

Along the way, he k*lled and conquered and never feared death.

I heard that, this time, Marquis Cui also returned after scouting for military intel.

Marquis Cui is sincerely worried about Madam.

Whenever Young Lord comes here, he'll run into him eight out of ten times.

Madam can't even remember that Young Lord is her own son.

How can she appreciate Marquis Cui's attentiveness?

She hasn't forgotten everything.

She still remembers a few things from before she got married.

Right now, she still thinks of herself as a young girl who just reached marriageable age.
[T/N: 15]

She thinks of Marquis Cui as her young playmate.

Older Brother,

you told me not to gossip behind people.

But you actually remember these old tidbits better than I do.

I...

Why is Marquis Chengyang here?

Here.

It's not bad looking.

No matter how luxurious the brocade is,

it still pales next to you.

Do you need to tell me that?

If I am ranked second, who dares to be first?

Even that little b*tch Yue Heng can't compare with me at all.

Older Brother Wen only thinks of me now.

Even without these brocades,

he still wouldn't take a look at that b*tch.

Junhua.

How can you speak rudely about Consort Yue?

Don't you know that she is a noble lady to His Majesty now?

Consort Yue?

What Consort Yue?

Ling Yi!

You betrayed me!

You should die!

Die!

- Guards!
- You should die!

You should die!

Help Madam to get some rest.

You should die...

Why don't you die?

You should die.

You should die.

You know that you aren't welcomed here.

Why are you here without being invited?

I came to pay attention to my wife and child.

Is there anything wrong with that?

How dare you call Junhua your wife?

What kind of husband are you?

I'm still better than you.

You painstakingly pursued Junhua for several decades.

She wouldn't even look you in the eye.

Zisheng,

I'm here for an important matter.

The Fan Chang case involves military weapons.

It should be tried by the Ministry of Justice.

You don't need to get embroiled in muddy water.

Besides, this case involves meritorious court ministers who had followed the emperor before he ascended.

They followed His Majesty in establishing the country

and have enjoyed supreme glory.

How can His Majesty make things difficult

for these vital ministers over some measly matters?

Lord Ji and I are jointly presiding over this case.

It's what His Majesty wants.

What I want...

is only truth.

Zisheng, you are still young.

As your father, I bear the responsibility of teaching and guiding you.

Listen to me. Stop now.

Years ago, when Eldest Master Hou helped His Majesty win the throne,

he was also around the same age as Zisheng.

Ling Yi, why do you look down on him?

Zisheng, I stand with you.

No matter who is involved in this case, you just investigate thoroughly.

If anyone dares to touch even a strand of hair on you,

I, Cui You, will fight with him to the death.

Cui You.

You are too easy on your words, aren't you?

If he offends anyone who shouldn't be offended,

neither I nor you can protect him.

They have already started taking action.

Zisheng.

Do you know that, two hours ago,

the royal jail was raided and Fan Chang escaped?

How will this case be investigated now?

Zisheng, you're in big trouble.

[Luoyang]

Are you hungry?

What is it?

Dried fruits.

- Is it sweet?
- It's sweet.

If Niao Niao really loves Young Master Lou,

why would she feed dried peaches to him like this?

How is that any different from feeding a dog or animal?

Dear, you've spoken inappropriately.

As you see it, how should a loving couple feed each other dried peaches

and not look like feeding dogs?

Naturally, you'd use your hand

to feed it into the other person's mouth.

In that case,

you and I are not a loving couple.

Dear has never used your own hand

to feed a dried peach into my mouth.

How can we be like that?

We are an old couple.

When we were young, you never fed me either.

But it's not too late now.

I'll get some dried peaches from them.

We can let them learn what a real loving couple should be like.

General, don't fool around anymore.

It's broad daylight, but there's a checkpoint at the capital's gate.

Carriages are only allowed in but not out.

Husband, don't you think it's strange?

Yes.

Miscellaneous people, don't disrupt official duties.

I am Marquis Quling, Cheng Shi,

ordered by imperial decree to return to the capital.

I hope you can help me out.

So you are General Cheng.

Forgive me, General. We've been notified by higher-ups that an important convict has escaped.

I've been ordered to strictly guard the city gate. Anyone who wants to enter the city,

regardless of rank or position, no matter the reason, must be checked one by one.

General Cheng, if I may be so bold, please wait until tomorrow when you'll probably be able to enter.

Tomorrow?

Do you perhaps consider my rank as being too lowly?

I don't dare. I'm only doing it under orders.

General Cheng, everyone must wait regardless of their position or rank.

General Ling arrives!

Hurry! Hurry!

Open the gate! Hurry and let him through! Quickly!

Quickly!

[Luoyang]

General Cheng.

General Ling.

With such a strict checkpoint, have you caught the suspect?

Replying to General Ling. We haven't yet.

I thought so.

The suspect could escape from a strictly guarded royal jail,

not to mention this checkpoint.

You are just bothering the people.

We meet again, Miss Cheng.

General Ling, is your wound better?

Do you have military affairs to take care of today?

It is just a minor injury.

It hasn't been giving me any trouble for a while now.

These days, I have not touched the wound.

Father, Third Uncle told you before.

On the way to Hua County, Third Aunt and I met bandits.

It was General Ling who saved us.

Thank you so much, General Ling, for saving them.

General Cheng, no need to be this courteous.

Miss Cheng and I have been through life and death experiences.

She also undressed me to treat my wounds.

There's no need to be this courteous.

Miss Cheng looks pale.

Have you fallen ill?

General, there is no need to worry about me.

The journey was arduous. That's why I look tired.

Isn't that right, A'Yao.

Yes. Y-Yes.

If you're not feeling well, then you should retire to your manor early to rest.

The city has set barriers outside the walls.

I don't know how much longer you'll have to wait in a queue here.

Let me escort your party inside.

- Make way!
- Make way!

[Luoyang]

General Cheng. Madam Cheng.

Once you enter the city, do not use the middle road.

Take the side road of Yuyang.

Thank you, General Ling.

No wonder the young ladies in the city all admire General Ling.

Without him, who knows how long it would have taken us to enter the city.

A'Yao, since we entered the city, you should hurry and tell your mother about us.

That's right! I will set off immediately.

General Cheng. Madam Cheng. I will take my leave.

When will they arrive?

Eldest Son!

My eldest son, you are heartless!

You actually know to come back, Eldest Son.

You heartless son!

You actually know to come back, Eldest Son.

Mother, even though you came from a peasant background, you can't treat me like a plow.

I can not handle the strength of your fists.

Explain yourself.

Why did you not return after completing the imperial assignment?

Why did you go to Hua County?

I heard Hua County had rebels planning to revolt.

If you got into an accident, how do you expect your mother to live?

Mother, Niao Niao also came in harm's way.

That's right, Grandmother.

I heard Niao Niao encountered bandits and almost lost her life.

I know. I heard.

I was just about to ask about this. Niao Niao.

Let me ask you. Have you always been with your third uncle?

Did your third uncle encounter bandits?

Was your third uncle injured?

My third son is a scholar. He hasn't been through this kind of hardship.

- Third Brother, he–
- What will he eat and drink at that stupid government office?

His wife is also useless.

She doesn't even know how to cook. How do you expect–

Eldest Son, why haven't you said a word?

Did your third brother get into an accident and you're afraid to tell me?

Dear Heavens.

Am I going to see my child die before me?

Mother, stop spouting nonsense!

Third Brother is well. Nothing is wrong with him.

Then, how come I asked you so many questions and you responded to none of them?

You asked me so many questions in one breath,

I need to think about which one to reply to first.

Grandmother, I knew you would worry about Third Uncle and Third Aunt.

So I especially brought home an eloquent maid home.

This maid spent every day in the last couple of months by Third Uncle and Third Aunt's side.

She must have seen and heard much.

From tomorrow onwards, I will have her give a detailed report and tell you everything.

Why wait for tomorrow? Hurry and summon her to my room immediately.

I want her to tell me everything about how much my third son has suffered recently.

My third son is a scholar!

How could he suffer so much?

Niao Niao is exceptional.

How could you think of such an idea?

Brother should learn from me.

Impossible! Today, I had a divination reading.

The hexagram says there'll be quarrels in the family today.

For Grandmother to have stopped her fuss,

she really knows how to respond to the hexagram.

Then you had an inaccurate reading.

That's impossible!

- That is possible! It's possible!
- Niao Niao.

Niao Niao! Come with me to my room.

Mother has something to ask you.

What did you do on the way back to anger Mother again?

The journey home, I have been acting cautiously.

I never angered Mother.

Father, the city gate is under martial law today.

Are you not going to discuss this with Mother?

What is the rush? Even General Ling did not bring it up.

It is obvious it has nothing to do with our family.

Hurry and go in. Do not let your mother wait.

But–

Father!

The hexagram said there'll be a quarrel in the family today.

I suppose this is it.

Niao Niao is so pitiful.

First, tell me what you have been up to in these past months.

Who did you meet?

You must not forget any details!

Must I tell you everything?

That goes back many months.

All right.

That day I joined Third Uncle and Third Aunt on the journey.

First, discuss... Ling Buyi!

Third Uncle must have told you everything already.

It was just those few things!

Your third uncle didn't mention any...

undressing, treating wounds, and life and death experiences.

Father, you must not listen to Ling Buyi's exaggerations.

I have only met him a few times.

Not many times is how many times?

Just three–

Four–

Five— Six–

Seven-eight times.

Y-You were the ones who wanted to ask.

Now that I have spoken, you do not want to listen because it sounds indecent.

Then I will not speak. But that will not do.

What if you decide to hit me for not speaking?

There is no harm in speaking. Father will not beat you.

You also cannot punish me.

I promised to do many things with A'Yao already.

You cannot punish me by keeping me at home to copy texts.

Why are you stalling? Hurry and speak.

How are you so familiar with General Ling?

He even specially escorted you into the city.

Say, Zisheng personally opened the city's gates and barriers.

And even personally escorted Fourth Miss Cheng into the city.

And then went to capture Fan Chang.

Yes. Your Majesty, please do not blame General Ling.

He has always been abiding by the rules.

This time, I am afraid he did so because Miss Cheng saved his life before.

I am afraid it is not just being indebted to his life.

Then... what else could it be?

When Zisheng heard Miss Cheng was in trouble,

he ignored his severe injuries and risked his life to hurry and save her.

While he is still at the crucial juncture of capturing Fan Chang,

he ordered the checkpoint to open and personally escorted Miss Cheng into the city.

What type of person is Ling Zisheng?

This situation is not as simple as it seems.

Why is it not that simple?

Every time I met him was in public.

And A'Yao was there.

Do you know what type of person Ling Buyi is?

He has too many titles. I cannot remember all of them.

You. You should stop hiding things from me.

You clearly know General Ling has ulterior motives toward you.

Then, Mother, go ahead and explain what those motives are.

Your mother is saying that Ling Buyi has fallen for you.

How funny. All day you both criticize me with thousands and millions of reasons.

Why would you believe that I can match up to Ling Buyi?

Even if Ling Buyi is fond of me,

[your] daughter knows that A'Yao is the only person who proposed.

If that Ling Buyi is not exterminating bandits and rebels,

then he is recovering from serious injuries. Where does he have the time to propose to you?

Then it must be Heaven's will. A'Yao is better suited for me.

All that said, you will not let go of marriage with the Lou family.

Even if Ling Buyi likes you,

you will still marry Lou Yao. Is that right?

In the end, Mother is just unwilling to allow me to marry A'Yao. Isn't that right?

Even if Ling Buyi does not like me, you will order me to give him a chance.

Niao Niao, I am not telling you to choose Ling Buyi.

I just hope you will have a happy marriage.

The second branch of the Lou family is weak. If you marry him,

will Lou Yao be able to protect you?

There are plenty of worthy men in the world.

Why must you be this rushed? You can still wait

and look around. Marriage is a major event, not child's play.

That is right.

Father and Mother, Third Uncle and Third Aunt are all matches made in Heaven.

I am envious of you all.

I just know that I have always had poor luck.

If I get picky and miss out on A'Yao to choose a better person,

it will be difficult.

Maybe Mother should follow Grandmother's example

and seek an Old Immortal to ask. If I miss out on A'Yao,

will I meet someone more suitable than him?

Niao Niao, do not spout nonsense!

That year it was my fault to have left you at home alone.

All these years, without an elder's parenting,

look how you grew up with an unruly personality.

Ponder on what you have been up to in the past.

You got into a physical fight at Prince Ruyang Manor, destroyed a bridge to cause trouble at Wan Manor.

One after another, ridiculous misdeeds.

With your personality, if you marry into the Lou family,

will you have a peaceful life?

In our family, I can let you go seek shelter with your third uncle.

But if you marry into the Lou family, it will be difficult to protect you.

That Lou Yao also has a weak personality.

How will you be able to come out unscathed?

At the end of it,

Mother is just looking down on A'Yao.

But do not worry. A'Yao and I have discussed this already.

Later, when he is sent to a faraway job, I will go with him.

Mother will find it easy not to see me and won't need to worry about me.

A'Yao and I can also escape from our parents' control

to flap our wings to fly high.

This... is the marriage I want.

Good. That's good.

Then just be with Lou Yao.

Mother hopes you can have a loving relationship

without conflict. Your Father and I...

will not say anything more.

Thank you, Father.

Thank you, Mother.

Daughter will take her leave.

Yuanyi, Niao Niao is still young.

In the future, she will understand your difficulties.

Even more, Young Master Lou is not bad. Though he has a soft personality,

he is someone who is practical and dependable.

If Niao Niao marries him, it may not be a bad thing.

I just wish Niao Niao can find a good man.

I do not want her to have regrets.

But she just won't listen to me, her mother.

She always talks back to me. Will I harm her?

I know. Because of what happened in the past,

you feel guilty towards Niao Niao.

You want to decide everything for her, so she does not take the wrong path.

But for marriage, who can easily discern what is right and wrong?

I cannot determine her marriage. But I can discern that

the Lou family is just a dragon's pool and lion's den.
[T/N : Dangerous place]

I cannot look on helplessly while my daughter suffers after marrying into their family.

There are plenty of worthy men in the world. It is not like she does not have choices!

The Lou family is a dragon's pool and lion's den.

But it's probably even worse inside the Ling family.

Besides, Ling Buyi is determined

to investigate the Fan Chang case.

I do not know how many other people he will offend.

I should be glad that Shaoshang does not have much to do with him.

That is enough. Do not be sad.

Husband.

Your Majesty, no matter how exemplary Miss Cheng is,

she is engaged to the son of the Lou family.

I just feel bad for Zisheng.

Ever since his father married Madam Chunyu and drove his mother crazy,

marriage has become his sore spot.

He would rather be branded as an unfilial son,

he would still draw a line from Marquis Chengyang. The court ministers still accuse him of being unfilial.

They don't know that he is

the most sincere, filial,

and kindest person in this world.

This Marquis Chengyang has married two wives

but has only one son. If General Ling

can soften up, he would enjoy such a life of nobility and wealth.

But for his mother, he feels unmoved.

I owe the entire Hou clan for their lives.

Even if I favor Zisheng a little,

I cannot make up for the regrettable incident from years ago.

Who would have known this would make these court ministers greedy and jealous.

They've tried all kinds of ways

to slander and frame him. Look at these reports.

Clearly, the Ministry of Justice was incompetent in guarding, that's why they lost Fan Chang.

Zisheng is only assisting in trying the case.

Only a few days after returning back to the capital, one after another,

they are accusing him of dereliction of duty.

Then, can General Ling capture Fan Chang back this time?

I believe him.

Just like how that year I believed in Brother Huo.



♪ 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 ♪