01x06 - Episode 6

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[The Unexpected Marriage]

[Episode 6]

[Marriage Alliance]

[Zhao Huaibi]

[Marriage Alliance]
[Zhao Huaibi]

- Dear Zhao, look at how beautiful the flowers are.
- Yes, they look nice.

What are we doing after breakfast?

Horseback riding or fishing?

I have official business to attend to later.

- I can't play with you.
- Official business?

His Majesty wants me to transport salt to Yan State.

- We will set off in the afternoon.
- Yan State?

Then we won't see each other for a long time.

Yan State is very close to us.

I'll return in three days to pay my respects to you.

Why don't I seek Imperial
Father's permission to go with you?

Well... This is probably not a good idea.

You don't want me to go with you?

The journey to Yan State will be bumpy.

You're a daughter of a rich and powerful family.

Never mind.

Do what you need to do.

His Majesty trusts us

and has entrusted Muyan Forest
to the care of Changle's Mansion.

Do these salt come from these trees?

That's right. There are also some on the ground.

Although most of the salt is extracted
from the sea, the process is complicated.

Using Muyan trees to produce salt
is a distinctive characteristic of Fuyu.

It's also the foundation for
Fuyu to survive in the world.

It also benefits the country and the people.

Your Highness, the refined salt is ready.

General Zhao will transport
them to Yan State later.

Your Highness.

General, no need for
formalities. The salt is ready.

I instructed them to cover the
salt to prevent them from melting.

Transporting salt is an important task.

- Please be careful along the way, General.
- Your Highness, you're thoughtful.

I will leave now.

Get ready to set off!

General! General, bad news!

- Princess is missing.
- What? When?

After meeting you today, she knew
you would be leaving this afternoon.

Worried that you won't be able to eat the hometown
snacks, she insisted on preparing fish cakes for you.

We followed her, but still lost her.

- We only found her shoes by the lake.
- Really?

Would I dare to lie about something like this?

The palace is now searching for her whereabouts.

His Majesty is aware and
sent the Imperial Guards to help.

General!

Princess Guangde is lost, but I have
military duties and can't leave at will.

- Your Highness, could you...
- Leave this matter to me.

Transport the salt first.

It takes two days for the fast horses
to transport the salt to Yan State.

I'll wait here until sunset.

Wait here in peace. I'm going to the palace now.

If there is any news, I'll notify you immediately.

Thank you, Your Highness.

Let's go!

Your Highness, I'll look for her with you.

Perhaps, it'll be faster.

- Have you seen the Princess?
- No.

- Take a look over there.
- Let's go!

- Princess!
- Princess! Princess!

- Princess!
- Not here.

Let's go!

- Princess!
- Princess!

- Princess!
- Guangde!

- Princess!
- Princess!

- Guangde!
- Princess!

Princess!

- Guangde, come out now!
- Princess Guangde!

Guangde!

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

Princess Guangde is so petty.

- She went missing over such a trivial matter.
- It can't be.

Although she's willful and arrogant,
she won't go to that extreme.

I heard the palace maids said she
wanted to make fish cakes for General Zhao.

Could she be in the Imperial Kitchen?

If she's really there, we
should've received news about it.

I know.

- You are really here.
- Changsheng, why are you here?

I couldn't find you in the palace.

- I heard you wanted to make fish cakes and guessed if you'd be here.
- I...

- Do you know everyone is worried about you?
- I...

I was afraid the chefs in the Imperial
Kitchen will help me make them.

So I came to our childhood's kitchen.

What's with the shoes by the lake?

Everyone thought you drowned.

Shoes?

What shoes?

Maybe when I was fishing, fearing
that they would die, I became too anxious.

Thus, the shoes fell off.

Go with me to see His Majesty now.

The whole palace has been searching for you.

Because of you, General Zhao's
transportation of salt was delayed.

Okay.

Do you want to try my fish cake first?

It's super delicious. Here.

All right. If you don't want to eat, forget it.

Give it to me.

I prepared these shoes for you.

- Thanks.
- The shoes fell off, and you're still frying fish cakes here.

So clueless.

I wonder what's on your mind.

In my opinion, Princess Changsheng would be very
pleased if Princess Guangde were to go missing.

She's just pretending to be a good friend.

Everyone knows that they don't get along.

That's right. Didn't the both
of them pursue General Zhao?

If Princess really had an accident,
Her Highness can marry General Zhao.

She will be most happy.

But General Zhao does not dare to marry her.

How dare you to talk about
Her Highness behind her back!

- I was wrong.
- Guards, slap them!

Or you can slap yourselves if they are not here.

Never mind. Now it's more
important to see His Majesty.

There's no need to get mad at them.

Remember this. Whatever happens between
Changsheng and I, it's our business.

If you dare to gossip again,
I'll cut out your tongues.

We'll abide.

Let's go.

Imperial Brother, don't panic. We sent
people to look for her. [Waves by the Sea]

I believe there will be news soon.

Among all my children, I dote on her the most.

If something happens to her,
I don't want to live anymore.

I can empathize with your love
for your daughter, Imperial Brother.

- Your Majesty, we found the princess.
- Father.

- You naughty girl. Where have you been?
- It's all your fault.

You wanted my dear Zhao to transport the salt.

I was worried he might miss my fish cakes.

- So...
- "Dear Zhao"?

Zhao Huaibi?

Yuzhi?

All right, fine.

I'm going to tell him. I'm afraid he'll be anxious.

Also, the fish cakes won't
be tasty when they are cold.

Isn't General Zhao on his way to transport the salt?

He...

Yes.

General Zhao is on his way to transport the salt.

I'm afraid it's too late.

When did you both start?

When he comes back, do you
want me to grant him a marriage?

Father...

Your Majesty, the heavy snow
broke the bridge to Yan State.

That is the only way for us to reach Yan State.

Fortunately, Zhao Huaibi left early.

I guess he's crossed the broken bridge. How lucky!

It almost affected transportation of the salt.

Your Majesty, I need to return to Muyan
Forest to take preventions against the snow.

I'm leaving now.

I am going too.

Where are we going?

Why did you stop me just now?

Clarify yourself or I won't go.
[Imperial Study]

Many people are watching here.

I told General Zhao to wait at Muyan Forest.

If you don't want him to be convicted, follow me.

Wait for me.

Dear Zhao,

these are the fish cakes I made for you. Try them now.

They could have gotten
cold, but they still taste good.

- You went missing because of this?
- Yes.

Didn't you previously say
you wanted to eat fish cakes?

I'm afraid you'll be away for so
long that you'll miss the taste of home.

Try it and see if it suits your taste.

Guangde, you created a big problem.

I just made some fish cakes.
How did I create a big problem?

You're making a big deal out of nothing.

In the past, salt needed to be transported at night.

It can probably be done in two days.
The bridge is now broken by the snow.

It's impossible to complete
this task in three days.

Do you know what the consequence is for
delaying the transportation of the salt?

It's not a big deal. I can beg Imperial Father.

Do you think His Majesty will be
merciful because of your gentle pleadings?

Delaying the salt trade is a capital crime.

- What to do then?
- What else can we do?

We can only think of a way
to transport the salt in time.

So what if it can't be transported?

At worst, you won't be a general.

Anyway, a Prince Consort can't
serve as an official in the Imperial Court.

It's only a matter of time
for you to take off your armor.

I've been leading troops. My only wish is to
fight on the battlefields to defend the country.

If this is true, I'd rather be k*lled.

What do you mean?

You don't want to be a Prince Consort?

Now is not the time to talk about this.

- Let's think of a way to overcome this first.
- There's no time to lose.

Your Highness, I'll leave first.

More preparation may speed
up the task. Give me one night.

I'll carefully think of a solution.

Thank you, Your Highness.

Dear Zhao, the fish cakes!

Changsheng, what should I do?

Guangde, I'll get someone to
take you back to the palace first.

When you're back at the palace,
you must keep quiet about this.

Just tell me what you need.

No matter what time it is, send
people to the palace to find me.

I'll always be on call.

- Young Master, God is really helping us.
- Why do you say this?

Do you know Fuyu and Yan State will establish
diplomatic relations due to the salt trade?

Once the salt transportation is
delayed, the two states will be estranged.

Fuyu has always used salt to
manage relations with other countries.

By adding fuel to the fire, it will cause a rift

in Fuyu's relations with other countries.

By then, Great Tang can
conquer Fuyu in one fell swoop.

Okay, I got it. You can leave.

Yes.

Your Highness, you're still not resting?

Yi'an, I'm looking at the map.

[Route Map between Fuyu and Yan State]

Is this for General Zhao's salt transportation?

It seems Your Highness still doesn't trust me.

You already know.

Can you keep it a secret for me?

If this were just a matter
between Yan State and Fuyu,

it wouldn't be serious. However,
it concerns the foundation of Fuyu.

If there is a problem with the salt,

our mansion will definitely bear the brunt.

We will be held accountable.

It's such a serious matter

and you even dared to tell me?

You are smart. If you want to know, you will find out.

If I tell you directly, perhaps

for our friendship's sake,
you'll keep it a secret for me.

Your Highness is straightforward.

I will keep it a secret for you.

Thank you.

Your Highness, Your Excellency.

What's wrong?

General Zhao sent someone to ask
whether you've thought of a solution.

Give me a moment. I'll figure it out tonight.

Yes.

Yi'an, I can't chat with you anymore.

I need to think if there's another solution.

I'm leaving now.

[Pure and Jade-like Heart]

[Virtue and Morality]

Your Highness, you didn't sleep all night.

- Have something to drink.
- I don't need this.

Thank you, Yi'an.

Your Highness, Muyan Forest relayed news
that General Zhao is there to get the salt.

What?

Let's go to the Muyan Forest.

- What's the use of you going there?
- I haven't figured out a solution

and wasted General Zhao's time for nothing.

I must see him before he leaves.

Sit down.

Rest at home. I'll solve it.

You?

Do you trust me?

It's not that I don't trust you.

It's just that this is a huge matter.

I...

Did you figure out a solution?

Let's discuss it.

I know if I don't explain,

you won't be at ease.

Yan State is located downstream of Fuyu.

It normally takes three days to reach there by land.

What if we use the water route?

How can I not know this?

However, salt melts in water.
We're afraid of accidents.

Even if we take the risk now, the water is frozen.

I sent someone to ask. The ice is solid.

There is no way to cut
through it. How to sail through it?

Wait.

Your Highness, what did you think of?

The ice is solid. We can choose not to sail,

- but slide instead.
- That's right.

[Fuyu, 140 km]

[Yan State]

I calculated the gradient and wind direction.

We just need to equip the salt
cart with skates and put a sail on it.

In less than two days, it can reach Yan State.

Yi'an, you are so smart.

Thank you. From now on, I will trust you.

Jinyan, get ready.

Let's go.

- Changsheng.
- Your Highness.

Don't move. Lie down.

You were busy all night and didn't sleep.

Take a good rest.

All right.

Jinyan, do you remember what he just said?

Your Highness, don't worry. I
remembered every single word.

I'll let Youyong and Youmou go with you

to make an ice sailing cart and help
General Zhao to transport the salt.

Yes.

- I...
- Stop talking.

Lie here.

By the way, I need to send someone to inform Guangde.

Everything's fine now.

Let Princess Guangde learn a
lesson, and be worried for a while.

This isn't good.

Go to sleep.

Sir, I've done what you instructed.

What's wrong with you?

- I...
- It's fine.

- He's tired.
- Don't stop him.

- Speak.
- I don't understand.

It was such a great opportunity.
It's alright if you didn't seize it.

Why are you still helping Fuyu?

- Youmou, what do you think?
- Sir, you're thoughtful.

We can't guess your intention.

- Is this what you really think?
- Of course.

Sir, even if you punish me, I still need to say.

- Are you in love with Princess Changsheng?
- Youyong.

Women are the cause of trouble, sir.

Let me ask you. If something goes
wrong with the salt transportation

and Fuyu becomes our affiliate,

will we need to re-establish our diplomatic
relations and trade with other countries?

Sir, do you really think so?

Before the imperial decree is
issued, Your Highness is still free.

I think only God can save me.

If he can change my fate, maybe I still have hope.

♫ The red flowers are unable to stand the chill ♫

There are many confusing things in this world.

Even in the Imperial family,

marriage is a simple
matter but it's difficult for me.

So it's better to be confused.

♫ I fear the warmth will fade in an instant ♫

♫ The swirling snow buries the long night ♫

Yi'an, you will help me, right?

What are you doing?

Yi'an, great swordsmanship.

Why did you come out wearing such thin clothes?

I took a nap and got a little
bored. So I came out for a walk.

Don't catch a cold.

No need, I'm in good health.

See? You caught a cold.

It's done.

Yi'an, thank you for today.

There's no need to thank me again.

- I wonder if things are going well with General Zhao.
- He should be there soon.

I sent Jinyan and Shenxing to inform Guangde.

- She should be relieved.
- Can you stop thinking about others?

You should also think about yourself.

- Think about myself?
- Yes.

I don't want the marriage
alliance. Would you agree?

Can you tell me something realistic?

Then think about how I can get married before this.

Your Highness!

Your Highness, we informed Princess Guangde.

She asked me to thank you.

It's rare that she thanks me.

Sir.

- Your Highness.
- Your Highness.

- What happened to Youyong?
- He's fine.

I scolded him just now.

He's throwing a tantrum.

By the way, I thought of something.

I want to go out for a walk.

I haven't been treating you well.

I'm the hostess tonight. Let's go out for a walk.

You just caught a cold. Go back and rest.

I rested for a day. I can't sleep anymore.

You did a big favor for me today. I should thank you.

- Then...
- Let's go.

- Jinyan, Shenxing, Youyong, Youmou, let's go together.
- Okay.

Your Highness, let's go back and wear more clothes.

Okay.

[Candies]

- Boss, give me a serving.
- Okay.

- Thank you.
- Take care.

There's more over there. Let's check it out.

Pumpkin candies, take a look.

These are Fuyu's pumpkin candies.

- Do you want to eat it?
- You like it?

This is less oily, and
chewier than maltose candies.

I used to buy this to eat. Do you want to try?

You might like it too.

Would men like to eat candies?

Pretending? He's shy.

Don't misunderstand. I don't like candies.

I merely enjoy the process of making candies.

Here.

Look.

Be careful.

Let's hear a love story. [A Perfect Match]

There is daylight and the stars.

Although people get old,

an early marriage takes our worries away.

Let's hear...

Shenxing, let's go and play in the snow.

- Let's go.
- Let's go.

- There is the universe...
- I'm going too.

Let's go.

It often snows in Fuyu.

Look at how happy they are having fun.

I am also very happy today.

Does it often snow in Great Tang?

Great Tang is located in the south. It seldom snows.

What's wrong? Are you hesitating?

It's already at this stage. Do you need to say more?

It is better to set aside our
personal goals and enjoy the moment.

Youyong!

Changsheng, let's play in the snow too.

[Red Luan Pavilion]

You hit me!

Young Master, join us too.

What a heavy snow!

♫ Lanterns sway among the flowers ♫

♫ Glancing back for another look at beauty ♫

♫ It's worth more than a thousand words ♫

Young Master!

Yi'an, join us too!

[Red Luan Pavilion]

♫ Threads of love fill the sky ♫

♫ Countless knots fill my heart ♫

You must have caught a cold last night.

So hot.

- Jinyan, get a physician now.
- Okay.

No. I've to go to Noble
Consort Xian for training today.

- Help me with my clothes and make-up.
- Your Highness, take a rest.

The envoy knows you don't want to
show weaknesses in front of others.

He went to greet Noble Consort
Xian and requested leave for you.

- Yi'an?
- His Excellency is wise and brave.

If Prince of Qin is like him, I think there
won't be any problems with the marriage alliance.

Prince of Qin is much better than me.

Really?

Take the medicine.

Yi'an, I don't want to take the medicine.

You're sick.

You need to take the medicine.

It's a bit bitter.

- Fetch the candied fruit.
- No.

Good medicine tastes bitter.

In this way, you won't repeat the mistake.

[Virtue and Morality]

Why are you out again?

- You got better after some rest...
- Your medicine is effective.

I've almost recovered.

Always staying in the house
will make me sick from boredom.

I just decocted this new medicine.

You should drink it while it's hot.

- Did you scald yourself?
- I'm fine.

It's just a minor injury.

Wait a minute.

- This is...
- Poison to silence people.

You should try it.

Okay.

Your Highness.

General Zhao is back.

Did he deliver the salt?

- Where is he now?
- The salt was delivered to Yan State.

General Zhao is reporting in the palace.

He sent someone to say he will personally thank you.

Great.

You are also a great contributor.
Let's have dinner together tonight.

I've never seen you so happy.

[Self-discipline and Social Commitment]

Princess Guangde.

This is the medicine I brought for Changsheng.

- Give it to her.
- Okay.

This way.

It's better that I wait for her in the main hall.

Take this first.

Yes.

General Zhao, please wait.
I'll report to Her Highness.

Your Excellency.

General Zhao.

I heard you helped Her Highness
with the solution to transport the salt.

I'm here to express my gratitude.

Where's Her Highness?

Her Highness is ill.

I'm afraid...

- General, you're here.
- Your Highness.

Come and sit down.

I heard you're ill. Did you take the medicine?

Thank you for your concern, General.

I took Yi'an's medicine and feel much better.

That's good.

You helped me at the critical
time. I really can't repay you.

I fear if you continue talking,
you'll pledge yourself to me.

Your Highness, you showed me great kindness.

If you don't mind, I'm willing to marry you.

Zhao Huaibi.

G-Guangde.

Your Highness.

General, you should go after Guangde.

Okay.

Princess.

Zhao Huaibi, are you serious
about what you just said?

- A man can't take back his words.
- I don't allow it.

I know I delayed your salt transportation,
but I didn't do it on purpose.

I apologize to you, okay?

Moreover, I merely wanted
to make fish cakes for you.

I really like you.

Don't marry Changsheng. Marry me, okay?

Princess, this is not the reason.

Then it's because she helped you, right?

I'm grateful to her too, but
you don't have to marry her.

I'll tell Imperial Father not to let
Changsheng go for the marriage alliance.

- This should be okay, right?
- Princess.

I really can't marry you.

Zhao Huaibi, why?

Princess, it's getting late.

You should go back and rest early.

Why do you want to marry
Changsheng? Explain clearly.

General Zhao wants to marry
me. It's not because of me.

What's the reason?

The Imperial Court rules that a Prince
Consort is not allowed to be an official.

He cares about this.

He was initially emotionally
confused and forgot about it.

Thinking about it now, he can
only ruthlessly break up with her.

Seems like General Zhao loves
the beauty more than the b*ttlefield.

What about you?

If you were him, what would you choose?

Your Highness, I've been looking
for you. Why did you come here first?

- These are...
- Princess Guangde just brought these here.

These are from the palace. Your Highness, try them.

No need. I'll just take Yi'an's medicine.

I will keep them then.

What's wrong?

- Afraid she'll poison you?
- Guangde is not such a person.

Seems like you don't want to tell
Guangde about what General Zhao thinks.

That's for sure.

If I tell her, Guangde will
make a scene in the palace.

His Majesty will suspect that General
Zhao is playing hard-to-get tactics.

If so, it's hard to imagine the consequences.

Why are you still thinking about others?

How do you know I'm not fabricating this

and making excuses to justify my selfishness?

Given the kind of person you are,

how could I not know?

Come, come.

How about it?

- What are you doing?
- Your Highness, this is a game in Great Tang.

When birds look for food in winter,

we'll sprinkle a handful of millets and catch them.

- We caught them!
- We caught them!

Jinyan, set them free.

This kind of bird is very aggressive.

After losing its freedom, it won't survive
the night from being locked up in the cage.

All right.

What's wrong? You don't like them?

In your eyes, they are just temporary toys.

Why ruin their future for a temporary interest?

You're too serious. In this cold winter,

they can't find food outside or a shelter.

They'll freeze to death as well.

So the cage is not necessarily a bad place.

In Buddha's heart, all living things are equal.

If they are hungry, they'll have a way to find food.

If it's cold, there is naturally
a place they want to go too.

This is not something that
others can decide for them.

Maybe you see the cage as a shelter,

but I see it as a place that pressures them to die.

Your Highness, General Zhao sent a message.

He said that he won't break his promise.

[Looking for Heron]

Sir, our return date is set.

Any other instructions?

What's wrong? Are you
anxious to return to Great Tang?

- Of course...
- Of course not.

It's up to you to decide whether we stay or not.

- I'll tell His Majesty that we'll set off in seven days.
- Yes.

Then I'll take my leave first.

Maybe you see the cage as a shelter,

but I see it as a place that pressures them to die.

Sir, the purpose of our visit to
Fuyu includes the marriage alliance.

Just marry whoever you like.

Don't hesitate.

I'll take my leave.

Changsheng, are you okay?

I came to see you many
times. You didn't want to see me.

- Did I do something wrong?
- I was busy.

Something happened in Muyan Forest.

- And I'm sick as well, so...
- You're sick?

Why is everyone sick recently?

Everyone?

- Who else is sick?
- Guangde.

General Zhao refuses to marry her.
Guangde fell seriously ill because of this.

Changsheng, don't think too
much. This is not important.

What's important is General
Zhao wants to marry you.

Your opportunity is here.

Opportunity?

Princess, eat something.

I'm not eating. Take it away.

If you don't eat, how will you
compete with me for General Zhao?

Liu Changsheng, you're
deliberately making me angry, right?

Give it to me.

Liu Changsheng, get out!

I don't want to see you.

Anger is bad for your health. Leave
some strength to recover from your illness.

You're shedding crocodile tears.

Don't think just because you saved Zhao
Huaibi, he'll be grateful and like you.

These are not crocodile tears.

Moreover, how do you know it's gratitude?

Maybe he's really fallen for me.

Zhao Huaibi likes me.

Like you? What does he like about you?

He likes it when you’re unreasonable and interfere
with his work, regardless of the occasion?

I...

I don't know why this happened.

But I just like him too
much. I can't live without him.

I don't want to be separated
from him even for a moment.

Do you know how it feels to like someone?

Liking someone

probably means unconditional
dedication and sacrifice.

I only want him to be blessed and happy.

See? You also know that

love is a fulfillment and not a possession.

You are tricking me, aren't you?

You just want me to give Zhao Huaibi to you.

I won't give up.

Zhao Huaibi is not an object.

He has the right to choose.

I think you shouldn't drink this bowl of soup.

Just die of illness.

- With one less choice, he can only be mine.
- In your dreams.

I won't let you have your way.

I will get better soon.

Maids!

- I want to eat. I want to recover.
- Okay,

I'll tell the kitchen to prepare it.

[Candies]

Would men like to eat candies?

Don't misunderstand. I don't like candies.

I merely enjoy the process of making candies.

- Boss, give me a packet.
- Okay.

- Here. Hold this carefully.
- Thanks.

Make your choice.

- Yi'an, are you still awake?
- Yes, I am.

Didn't you just come back too?

Are you waiting for me?

I bought this. Do you want to try it together?

Okay.

It's not yours.

Have you seen Guangde?

She is very unhappy.

Shouldn't you be happy?

Of course.

I don't think so.

You don't know me that well.

Xiao Ke has been with me for many years.

If I leave it, I believe it will be sad too.

It's the same for you and Guangde.

Are you comparing Guangde to a duck?

In Buddha's heart, all living things are equal.

This time, she's really enamored.

Are you giving up?

Go with me to Great Tang.

How can I give up so easily?

Come.

What would you choose?

[Marriage Alliance]
[Zhao Huaibi]

It's snowing.

Never mind.

Let fate decide.

♫ It's you ♫

Xiao Ke.

♫ Our eyes met ♫

♫ In that moment, forgetting to breathe ♫

♫ My heart pounding loudly ♫

♫ The whole world suddenly goes quiet ♫

[Marriage Alliance]
[Zhao Huaibi]

♫ I secretly hid my thoughts ♫




"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 ♫