01x20 - Dilemma

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[Love Like the Galaxy]

[Episode 20]

This is retribution!

Do you know, because of you,

how many of the lone city's soldiers died without closing their eyes?

How many people became homeless?

Let me ask you.

All these years, in the middle of the night,

have you slept peacefully?

I didn't mean to k*ll them.

Ling Buyi, you're still young. You don't understand

the inner torment of those of us, the old subjects, who followed His Majesty in expeditions.

Those years ago, many heroic figures fought for the prize, so the situation was unclear.

Who could have predicted whether

His Majesty would win the world?

I only wanted to get ahold of some money

to give myself a way to retreat back to my hometown.

I secretly switched the military weapons to resell to others.

I never dreamed that

this one time would cause big trouble.

Ling Buyi, General Ling, the loss of the lone city

was truly not what I wished for.

All these words, it's better for Prince Yong to die

and explain to General Huo and the soldiers.

I originally thought Huo Chong would last until the reinforcements arrived.

Who would have expected that none of them came?

The loss of the lone city wasn't my doing only, was it?

Should I also bear the guilt for the reinforcements not arriving?

If His Majesty wants to pursue it,

why doesn't he pursue the crime of those reinforcements not arriving?

Ling Buyi, with His Majesty's temperament, do you think

he would investigate to the bottom of it as you'd wish?

What do you think, Ling Buyi?

No matter if His Majesty will investigate,

you have to die!

This blade is to repay General He and County Governor Cheng and their entire families.

Ling Buyi, you're crazy!

This blade...

is to get justice for the lonesome souls in the lone city.

This blade...

pays tribute to General Huo Chong!

If you k*ll me,

how will you explain to His Majesty?

What I do,

I only explain to myself.

Tell the Minister of Justice, Lord Ji,

Prince Yong felt remorse for his rebellion

and has committed suicide to escape punishment.

This... Lord Ji wouldn't believe it. He'll inspect the corpse.

Just do as I say.

- Yes.
- Yes.

Also, Prince Yong actually reminded me.

Back then, the lone city sent messengers to ask for reinforcements.

But the city fell only a few days later because of inferior weapons.

So they could have escaped from the calamity in the fallen city

and may have survived until now.

The two of you, immediately search for their traces.

- Yes.
- Yes.

You-Young Lord, where are you going?

Don't follow me.

Mother.

The person who switched military weapons...

I've investigated and found him, and also k*lled him with my own hands.

Don't worry. I don't dare to forget our...

Huo family's grievance even for a day. Sooner or later,

I will find the truth of the lone city's fall.

Everyone who is guilty,

I will execute them all.

None of them will be left out.

The blood debt...

must be repaid with blood.

You are hurt. I'll bandage it for you.

No! No. A'Li. A'Li.

You've been afraid of blood since childhood. You've forgotten.

You got a cut on your hand and you passed out for two hours.

I'll do it myself.

I've grown up.

I can even k*ll enemies on the b*ttlefield.

Why would I be afraid of blood?

No, you can't go to the b*ttlefield.

Those weapons are bad.

You can't defeat them.

None of them came. Not even one person came.

You can't go to the b*ttlefield. You can't go to the b*ttlefield.

I'll do it myself. You're afraid of blood. I'll do it myself.

You can't go to the b*ttlefield! You can't go to the b*ttlefield!

It's all right. It's all right.

I've k*lled everyone...

who damaged the weapons.

Those people who didn't come,

I'll find them one by one.

I'll get revenge for all of our people.

[Eldest Brother Huo Chong]

General Ling, just yield to His Majesty.

When you kneel here, His Majesty's heart aches.

General Ling, listen to me. His Majesty—

Disobedient child, do you acknowledge your wrongdoing?

Your Majesty.

I've indulged you too much.

Now you've dared to k*ll a felon before the trial. This is the crime of lying to the monarch.

- How am I supposed to punish you?
- Your Majesty, please don't be angry.

General Ling has kneeled here for 6 hours already.

Besides, he still has old injuries. How about—

How about what? Tell him to get in here!

General Ling, His Majesty tells you to go in there. Come, get up.

I'll help you up.

Don't help him. Are you being tough? Fine.

You are tough. Such a disobedient child. Stay tough!

You're tough!

What do you mean by this? What do you mean by this? You're waiting for my third kick?

Everything Your Majesty gives is grace. This subject dares not evade it.

You secretly interrogated Prince Yong and even k*lled him first before reporting.

Do you respect the Ministry of Justice and me at all?

Is there anything you don't dare to do?

Prince Yong and his son are stained with the blood of innocent soldiers.

They also forced the deaths of General He and his family.

Is there any crime in me k*lling him?

You didn't have to do it yourself. Whether to k*ll or to cut him into a thousand pieces,

all it would have taken is my decree. Why dirty your own hands?

I've already found that Prince Yong and his son are involved in other high crimes. Their deaths aren't to be pitied.

Their deaths aren't to be pitied, but you still didn't need to do it yourself.

I wanted to uphold justice for the dead.

Uphold justice? The dead are already dead.

Why can't you let go?

- Your Majesty.
- Stop talking.

Zisheng, I indulge you, but there's a limit.

The peace and comfort of all the people in the country is my limit.

The remnants of Emperor Li continued to wreak havoc for several decades. The days of peace and comfort

sought after by the people have only lasted for a little while.

Now you want to raise hell in the court and cause more turmoil in the country?

I don't dare.

Today, for k*lling a felon who hasn't been tried,

I punish you to give half a year's stipend from your fief and am lowering your position by half a rank.

Hurry and go back to self reflect.

Yes.

Your Majesty.

That stinky boy.

His temper is tough. His bones

are even tougher. My foot hurts with just those kicks.

- Your Majesty.
- And you, Cao Cheng.

Why didn't you block me just now?

I should die. I should die.

Your Majesty, General Ling is still young.

Someday, he will definitely understand your painstaking effort.

I hope so.

[Invitation from Lou to have Cheng visit them and have a chat]

Go to the manor for a chat. Chat on what?

Clearly, they are hurrying us to withdraw the marriage.

Even His Majesty hasn't issued a decree, the letter from the Lou family has arrived like a quick fire.

This is not Grand Tutor Lou's idea.

Clearly, it's that Eldest Madam Lou's idea.

That ungrateful old woman.

She heard some whispers, so she couldn't wait.

She should see, when we Cheng family are on the b*ttlefield,

we do not let anyone bully us.

What else did the Lou family's messenger say?

The Lou family's messenger also said that if Madam and Young Lady don't withdraw the marriage,

they will ask for His Majesty's edict in person.

They hope that Master and Madam won't make it difficult for His Majesty.

Fine.

Really fine.

We are going to the Lou family right now.

Let's see what exactly they want to say. Let's go.

Dear, I will go with you.

These are women's affairs, no need for a general to go. You can just stay home and stand guard here.

If the two of us really get into a physical fight with the Lou women,

there's still time for General to go and persuade us to stop.

Let's go!

I'd be surprised if you don't get into a fight.

Eldest Madam Cheng, why have you just arrived?

No matter how unhappy you are, this marriage must be withdrawn.

Who said our family isn't happy?

We are waiting for His Majesty's decree before we withdraw the marriage.

We feel helpless, too. This matter

can't be left to Shaoshang and A'Yao to decide on their whim.

Eldest Aunt, do you also want to say, General He was tragically stoic,

He Zhaojun is sorrowful, so I should

be benevolent and righteous, and withdraw the marriage to give way for the better one.

Shaoshang, don't be rude. You've said everything,

what else can Eldest Madam Lou have to say?

The Cheng family is also of military background.

You should understand even more the patriotism and sacrifice of the He family.

Speaking of which, the He family has such glory,

A'Yao's marriage with them actually feels like he's matching up.

If the marriage is so good, why doesn't Eldest Madam Lou want it, but insist on giving it to the second branch?

That's right. A'Yao's parents were not

the only ones enjoying General He's grace. What?

When Grand Tutor Lou inherited his title, he remembered that he was the eldest son. Now that he should take responsibility,

he's forgotten he was the eldest son?

How dare you humiliate my mother? I'll rip your mouth!

Eldest Madam Lou, even though you do not behave righteously,

but you are right about one thing. Our Cheng family is a military family.

I, Xiao Yuanyi, fought alongside my husband everywhere. Usually,

I don't like talking when I can resolve something by swords or blades.

Eldest Madam Lou, do you want to try?

I was only pitying the sorrowful He family.

I didn't expect you to be unruly and wild at my manor.

Servants! Servants!

Since Eldest Aunt pities the He family,

what's the use of talking? Who doesn't find it easy to talk about compassion and justice?

Show us by doing something. As things are, why not let your own son divorce and then marry He Zhaojun?

At that time, you can take care of the orphans.

I'll guarantee that the entire capital will praise your compassionate deed tomorrow. How about it?

Eldest Madam Cheng, is this how you indulge your daughter to humiliate the elders?

I am just a crude military officer. If I indulge my own daughter to humiliate the elders,

it's natural.

- However, Shaoshang, you should leave Eldest Madam Lou with a little respect.
- I didn't.

I always want to leave some respect for the elders.

But the Lou family simply doesn't have any.

My husband is the Grand Tutor to the Crown Prince.

How dare you two, mother and daughter, be so impudent in our Lou Manor?

The general of our family is Marquis Quling, conferred by His Majesty.

Our Cheng family can be where we are today

all thanks to our fighting with real swords and blades on the b*ttlefield.

Even though our family wasn't born noble, we won't allow anyone to bully us.

You were the ones who wanted to marry, we reluctantly agreed.

Even if you withdraw the marriage, Grand Tutor Lou should come to us to personally apologize.

It's not for you to have a say.

Just now, Eldest Madam Lou said that I'm impudent.

It looks like...

you are the one who is more impudent.

Mother, hurry and order people to kick them out!

- The Lou family won't allow the Cheng family to step inside anymore!
- Why are you still standing there?

Kick them out! Kick them out!

Mother!

You...

Previously, I gave you some respect based on our in-law relationship.

Now that the marriage is withdrawn, this slap is the stopping point.

We, the Cheng family, will never step inside this place again,

to avoid dirtying our feet.

How dare you hit my mother. I'll fight you!

A'Li...

My mother will only hit her.

I'll deal with you.

Crazy...

They are truly crazy.

The two of you, how dare you to hit us inside our Lou territory.

I'll complain to Changqiu Palace tomorrow.

Let's see how the empress will punish you.

I, Xiao Yuanyi, don't care whether you go to Changqiu Palace or anywhere else.

Be my guest!

Let's go.

Don't rush. Don't rush.

- A'Yao, your leg...
- Shaoshang.

- Did they hit you?
- No, no.

A couple of days ago, A'Yao climbed the wall to go to you, but got careless and fell.

What are you doing here?

I am good friends with Eldest Young Master Lou.

I heard that Junior Brother's leg got injured, so I came for a visit.

Wherever there is excitement, you always show up.

Miss Cheng, you really speak fiercely.

It appears that you are quite upset.

Shaoshang, I'm really sorry.

I've thought it over repeatedly, but I don't dare to defy His Majesty.

How about...

How about we let both flowers bloom.

You and Zhaojun can both marry A'Yao.

That way, neither of you need be senior or junior, you'll refer to each other as sisters.

Won't this be the best of both worlds?

A'Yao, how about it?

Mother?

Otherwise, your eldest uncle won't let us off.

How will we, orphans and widowed mother, take care of ourselves?

As long as you and Shaoshang become relatives,

afterward, just respect Zhaojun together.

The Cheng family has three sons, none of them has a concubine.

No, it's equal...

Equal wives. Equal wives.

Shaoshang, have you heard?

Do you agree?

- A'Yao, what do you think?
- I...

I...

Marry together? I won't marry He Zhaojun.

I absolutely won't marry her.

A'Yao, tell me one thing.

Will you withdraw from the marriage?

Absolutely not.

That's a promise.

Get into my carriage.

I'll take you back to your manor.

No need. I have my own carriage.

Your mother got so angry.

Do you think she remembered to leave a carriage for you?

Besides, don't you want to know

why the He family is determined for Zhaojun to marry Lou Yao?

Come with me.

Teacher Yuan is the one who taught me men and women don't sit together.

Now you let me get into your carriage.

Have you forgotten?

I really did forget!

So you are a woman?

If you didn't mean to talk sincerely with me,

I'll get off the carriage now.

Stop...

Since you have such a great temper,

why didn't you withdraw the marriage when the Lou family proposed to marry both wives?

If A'Yao knows that I consider it humiliating if he marries both wives,

and he still agrees, I would just slap him to death.

But he didn't agree with his mother, so why would I give up on him?

Lou Yao is not knowledgeable or capable.

He is also not intelligent.

You don't want to withdraw the marriage, is it because you can't bear to lose a malleable Lou Yao,

or because you don't want to lose the chance to escape from your parents quickly

and experience the big wide world outside?

Yuan Shanjian, don't envy me.

Besides, even if that's what I thought,

what's it to do with you?

Don't act like you've been stung by thorns.

Do you know why General He insisted on marrying his daughter to the Lou family?

It's because the Lou descendants are all scholars and civilian officials.

By marrying Lou Yao, the young son of the He family can keep hold of his inheritance.

Do you mean the He family's private army?

Not just the private army,

there are also farms, houses, and the clan's orphans,

which are all under the temporary supervision of his older sister now.

But they'll be returned once the young master of the He family grows up.

This matter sounds simple.

But during the more than ten years that it takes for Young Master He to grow up, there could be many changes.

Lou Yao is the best choice for He Zhaojun right now.

But A'Yao doesn't like He Zhaojun.

Besides, I don't believe there isn't another man in the city

who is righteous, admires the loyal He family, and is willing to marry He Zhaojun.

The He family is praised throughout the country now.

He Zhaojun has a rich dowry.

She won't trust those families that are greedy.

Those families that aren't greedy are also unwilling to stand up.

How about this?

Teacher Yuan, you marry He Zhaojun.

You are righteous and won't be greedy for the He family's inheritance.

Besides, your talents, knowledge, and looks far exceed A'Yao's by a hundred times.

If you propose, He Zhaojun surely won't—

Won't what?

To marry such a wife as He Zhaojun, she can't be ignored or mistreated,

I'd have to pay for extra manpower and resources in the future

to help the He family to rise again.

You really regard me highly.

It's late already. Let's bid our farewell here.

Stop the carriage.

I won't see you off.

I won't see you off.

Why are you getting off the carriage, Young Miss?

Go.

Young Miss, it's raining. Without a carriage...

Be careful, Young Miss.

Why don't we return to the Lou Manor to borrow a carriage?

No, I'd be embarrassed.

[Luoyang]

Will this idea really work, to talk to He Zhaojun?

What if she doesn't agree?

I've never seen her love you so much before. Why wouldn't she agree?

However, her whole family died in battle.

In a while, we should greet her with a gentle attitude and softer words.

Don't let her feel that we are bullying her.

He Zhaojun is already in so much misery,

why don't we do it another day?

But...

But will your uncle wait?

Even if your uncle waits, will His Majesty wait?

Then... how about you talk to her?

This is between you two. What status do I have to talk about with her?

That's true.

[Luoyang]

So it's you two.

Lady Ancheng, we... we came today

to welcome you.

Welcome me?

For what?

We want to talk with you.

I have to rush to an urgent matter.

Since Miss Cheng wants to talk with me,

why not ride with me?

Shaoshang isn't familiar with you. Just come after me if you are upset.

A'Yao, don't worry. I won't harm Miss Cheng.

If you don't believe me, I'll swear upon my deceased father's name.

Miss Cheng, you want to fight with me over a husband,

but you don't dare to ride with me?

You don't need to goad me. I was going to talk with you anyway.

A'Yao, your leg isn't good. I'll go with her.

If things don't look good, hurry and run back.

A'Yao cares about you.

The feelings you have had for several months are stronger than the ten years we had.

But it's better for A'Yao to be by your side.

You've grown up.

It's almost time. We'd better hurry up.

[Ministry of Justice Jail]

[Ministry of Justice Jail]

Lady Ancheng, everything is ready.

Lead the way.

Why did you bring me here?

The urgent matter I talked about is inside.

What? You don't dare to go in?

Princess Consort, are you here to say goodbye?

Don't call me Princess Consort.

I came to take your life.

I'll take it to pay tribute to my father and older brothers.

I'm at fault to have disappointed you. Based on our past affection as husband and wife,

will you please treat the rest of the Xiao family well?

Affection? What affection?

The affection to insert the heads of my big brother and fourth brother on the tip of bayonets

to call out my father to fight?

Or is it the affection to sh**t arrows into my fifth brother to death on the b*ttlefield?

Or is it the affection to pierce my pregnant sister-in-law to death?

Or is it the affection to gouge the eyes of my nanny and chop off her feet?

His Majesty is kind.

He originally bestowed you a full corpse considering the Xiao family's contribution to his throne.

But I pleaded to him to behead you.

From this day on,

the Xiao family will only deserve to be headless rebels for generations

and be spit on by everyone.

What are you saying? We contributed to helping His Majesty.

Our Xiao family helped him win this country!

Even His Majesty remembers this grace.

For you to behead me, you'll have to prove the Xiao family's rebellion!

You're a crazy woman!

Shut up!

I risked my life to rush back to the capital

so that I can witness the moment you are beheaded.

It's time.

You can get on your journey.

When I die, I'll be a ghost to haunt you!

Fine! If you are a ghost,

my father and brothers will k*ll you again. Let's see who doesn't let whom off?

He Zhaojun, the execution is happening soon. We should hurry and leave.

His Majesty has benevolently agreed to let me k*ll the enemy myself.

You... come back!

Let me...

personally send you off!

Don't be afraid.

I'm here.



♪ 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 ♪