01x08 - Episode 8

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[The Unexpected Marriage]

[Episode 8]

[With Great Virtue One Can Rule the World]

Changsheng is righteous.
This makes me feel ashamed.

These gifts are just a little
something to express my gratitude.

Sister-in-law, please accept them.

Noble Concubine Xian.

Your Royal Highness.

Noble Concubine Xian.

Your Highness, you came to
our mansion, but I got held up.

My apologies for not following formalities.

Rules are made by human beings.

Come to think about it, I
was too old-fashioned before.

Thank you for keeping Guangde by my side.

She is my life. I really...

Your daughter is your life.

So Changsheng isn't my life?

We've been assisting His Majesty for many years,

and now we need to sacrifice our daughter.

You are too cruel.

- Stop talking.
- I won't.

You just yell at me at home.

If you have the guts, go tell your imperial brother.

Now I have to say this, even if
it means offending the emperor.

If you encounter a strong enemy, you
sacrifice us women to defend the country.

If Changsheng is gone, I won't live anymore.

Sister-in-law, don't worry. The imperial
decree has not yet been released.

Maybe there will be a more suitable candidate.

My poor daughter.

[With Great Virtue One Can Rule the World]

Please don't be offended, Your Highness.

My mother was sad, so she said those things.

- No one else will know what happened today.
- You're magnanimous.

Thank you, Your Highness.

Good child. I used to treat you harshly.

I didn't expect you to forgive all that.

I feel ashamed.

- Your Highness.
- Don't worry.

I will try my best to negotiate
the marriage alliance.

I will never let you marry far away.

The envoy from Great Tang will leave in one day.

Until the last moment, there is always hope.

- You should also pay attention.
- Thank you.

I heard His Majesty asked Guangde
and Jin'er to get married together.

Two happy events come at the
same time. Has the date been set?

It's already set.

I'm afraid I can't go to congratulate them.

Please send my blessings.

God is unfair.

How come a person like you is...

Be careful, Your Highness.

It's fine.

You don't need to send me any further.

Your kindness touched Noble Consort Xian.

General Zhao and Guangde are a perfect match.

I just helped them.

What's your plan for the marriage alliance?

I'm the only candidate for the marriage alliance.

If I don't go, Imperial Uncle will look bad.

If w*r breaks out, I'll be the culprit.

If I go, with a husband I've never seen,

and the frightening rumors,

- I will surely suffer.
- That's true.

Prince of Qin is so evil and ugly.

It's hard not to worry.

But I'm happy that I'll be able to still see you.

By the way, you're good at painting.

Why don't you draw me a portrait of Prince of Qin?

Okay.

Then I'll go first.

Changsheng.

You still have a choice whether to go or stay.

Could it be that you hesitated?

Just stop crying.

It gives me a headache.

My daughter is going to leave.

What's wrong with me crying a little?

I know you have disliked her since she was born.

But she is my daughter.

How come I never liked her since she was born?

She's my baby girl, too.

You tell me.

Prince of Changle's Mansion,
Chinese Sumac Forest.

She handled everything perfectly well.

If anything happens to her
after marrying Prince of Qin,

I won't live anymore.

If you're not going to live, then I won't either.

You don't have to say this in front of me.

If you are determined to die,

go tell your imperial brother now that

he can choose whoever he
likes for the marriage alliance.

Even if Changsheng never
gets married her whole life,

it's good for her to stay with me.

Your Highness. Just have pity on me.

Okay, I'll go.

You get up.

Get up quickly, get up.

Stand up.

I'll go now.

[Listening to the Waves by the Shore]

Are you telling me to not have Changsheng
partake in the marriage alliance?

Yes, Imperial Father.

- Do you know the consequences of cancelling the marriage alliance?
- I...

Your Majesty, even though our
army only has 78,000 soldiers

against the millions of strong soldiers
of Great Tang, if we die on the b*ttlefield

after three days and three nights,

I will have no regrets.

Your Majesty. Just one word from you,

I'm willing to lead my men in
a charge and sacrifice my life.

- You—
- Young Master Zhao. You can go without worries.

If you die in battle, I'll follow you,

and never let you go to death's door alone.

Let's meet again in the netherworld.

I'm so pissed off. I'm furious.

Yesterday, Yang Wulang came here
with Shen Bin. Today you came too.

Have you discussed it to come in turns?

Who else is there? Come together.

Noble Consort Xian is here.

- Your Majesty.
- You're not here to persuade me, are you?

Certainly... not.

I'm here to bring soup to you.

Look at this.

How sensible Noble Consort Xian is.

Learn from her and don't always make trouble for me.

Thank you for your praise.

If you're reluctant to let Changsheng go,

she doesn't have to get married.

Why you're mentioning this too?

It's what everyone wants.

Prince of Changle is here.

- Greetings, Imperial Brother.
- You don't have to say it.

They've all come to persuade me.

So this is really what everyone wants.

Fine. I've decided to make
an expedition personally.

Even if we have to start a w*r,

even though our army only has 78,000 soldiers,
we'll fight them for three days and three nights,

and die on the b*ttlefield with pride.

Are you satisfied with this?

I have decided to send Changsheng to Great Tang.

- What did you say?
- The marriage alliance

between Fuyu and Great Tang is
for the benefit and safety of all people.

Changsheng was born in the imperial
family. She's been favored by many people.

Now Fuyu is in need.

How could she back down and implicate Fuyu?

You... Do you mean it?

I have decided.

I hope Your Majesty will agree.

[Imperial Study]

Changsheng!

Father!

Changsheng!

I'm sorry.

[Imperial Study]

Is the portrait finished?

Yes.

- You're fooling me again.
- I didn't.

Although the painting is a bit rough, and
not as good-looking as the person himself,

- it's...
- It's too insincere.

I asked you to draw Prince of
Qin's portrait, you drew a self-portrait.

And made yourself look so handsome.

- That's too much!
- No.

He looks better in person.

- Come here.
- Changsheng.

- Changsheng! Changsheng!
- Father.

- I'm sorry.
- What's wrong with you?

Your Highness. Have you done what I told you?

Tell me these are the tears of success,

joy, and fulfillment.

These are the tears to shut you up.

How useless.

Mother. What happened to Father?

Don't mind him.

The priority is to keep you here.

I have a solution.

Follow me.

What?

Let Yi'an marry into our family?

Mother, are you kidding?

I've never been so serious.

Mother. You must be muddle-headed.

This is the first time I'm so sure

and have come up with this ingenious idea.

He is the envoy of Great Tang,
and Prince of Qin's confidant.

Marrying him into our family is a bad idea.

You are a princess of Fuyu,
and the glory of our mansion.

Why can't he marry you?

Moreover, I could tell

you have feelings for him.

I'm just at my wit's end.

This is the only solution.

Young Master, everything has been arranged.

Do you have any other instructions?

Young Master, our trip to Fuyu has been fruitful.

I believe when the w*r
starts, we will be invincible.

If I don't go, Imperial Uncle will look bad.

If w*r breaks out, I'll be the culprit.

If I go, with a husband I've never seen,

and the frightening rumors,

I will surely suffer.

- Who is it?
- It's me, Sir Envoy.

Come in.

Sir Envoy. What are you doing?

- I'm packing my luggage.
- In my opinion,

it'll be a long journey.

Why don't you stay?

- Stay?
- Yes.

Fuyu is a small country, but
we have abundant resources.

Sir Envoy. Would you like to stay?

- Stay?
- Yes,

as long as you treat Changsheng well.

What do you think of Changsheng?

Princess Changsheng is endowed with civil
and martial virtues, and she's beautiful.

- She is really...
- You are really over-praising her.

Some things are better kept to yourself.

Don't tell outsiders.

What do you want to say? Just tell me.

Come here.

Marry into your family?

You're so excited. I was right about you.

Wait here. I'll get Changsheng for you.

You two can have a good chat.

Have a good chat.

Wait here.

- He agreed?
- Yes.

You don't know how happy he is.

He was so excited that he shouted.

When I was leaving, he was still being shy.

Mother. You're not exaggerating, are you?

Am I that kind of person?

There's a reason for his reaction.

What you need to do now is to
let him know a whole new you.

Whole new me?

Yi'an!

Why are you laughing?

This is...

Am I ugly?

- You are...
- I'm leaving.

I'm fine. I can do it.

Your Highness. You're really something else.

Come and sit.

My mother said

she told you to marry into our family.

Yes. What do you think?

Don't be silly.

I can marry someone else
to avoid the marriage alliance.

You are the envoy of Great
Tang, and Prince of Qin's confidant.

If you did this, Prince of Qin wouldn't tolerate it.

The situation will only get worse.

You're thinking on my behalf again.

I don't want to implicate other people.

Your Highness.

Maybe during these days we spent together,

you think I'm a good person

and have developed some feelings for me.

So what if I did?

Please restrain yourself.

I've made the decision to
partake in the marriage alliance.

There's no turning back.

This may not appropriate.

But I still want to ask you, if
you had a chance to turn back,

what would you choose?

- Are there ifs in life?
- What if there is?

- Do you have to wait for my answer?
- Yes.

You know what you're doing now is out of line?

I know.

Unless you feel embarrassed,
and don't know how to answer.

- Otherwise, I need an answer.
- Okay.

Let me answer you.

I still think there are no ifs in life.

But I believe there is an afterlife.

We can make up for the regrets in the next life.

That's all I have to say.

Do you understand what I mean?

That's enough.

Your Highness really walks
an unconventional path.

I can hear you.

What do you mean walks an unconventional path?

I'm clearly walking a path of no return.

Young Master, you're in a good mood
today. You actually went out shopping.

- Is there something to be happy about?
- No.

I want to buy a mirror as a gift
for Her Highness before I leave.

- Mirror?
- Her Highness entertained us for so long.

On the occasion of parting,
it's nice to pick a gift for her.

Young Master, what do you want?

A mirror, it doesn't need to be too big.

What material do you want?

- What is the difference?
- A gold mirror represents wealth.

A jade mirror is the best to express love.

- I don't know what you want.
- I want you to shut up.

Okay.

Naughty girl. You dared to run away?

You're getting married to
Young Master Zhou tonight.

- You have to marry whether you want to or not.
- Father. I have someone I like.

I know the salt shop is in trouble, and
needs to be supported by the Zhou Family,

but I would rather die than marry him.

Come back with me first. Let's go back and talk.

- I don't want to.
- Let's go.

This young lady has a strong personality,

not inferior to Her Highness.

If she can't marry the person
she likes, she would rather die.

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.

[Established Cloud Pavilion]

[Marriage Alliance]
[Zhao Huaibi]

Are you still awake?

What? Not feeling happy?

Is Prince of Qin really bloodthirsty?

Prince of Qin is very ruthless.

- Is he really ugly?
- He is intolerable to the eye.

Is Prince of Qin marriageable?

He may abuse his wife and abandon her in the end.

I'm serious.

I believe you. You won't hurt me.

Do you think Prince of Qin will like me?

Yes.

You haven't said a word of truth.

You are not Prince of Qin.
How do you know he will like me?

You are not me. How do you know
that I don't know he will like you?

That's true.

After all, I'm the one chosen by you.

I remember all your strengths.

It's too numerous to be listed.

This is not the way to use this phrase.
[T/N: used to describe crimes]

Maybe two or three close friends are enough in life.

We can talk cheerfully and enjoy the time.

I hope life can always

be wonderful like this.

[Kindness Leaves a Good Reputation]

I've made up my mind.

The marriage alliance is going to be settled.

"Zhaojun held the jade saddle," [Wang Zhaojun] [T/N: poem by
Li Bai, Wang Zhaojun is one of China's Four Great Beauties]

mounted the horse, tears wetting her cheeks.

Today, still a member of the Han Palace.

Tomorrow, the concubine of a barbarian.

[Zhaojun held the jade saddle]

[Zhao Huaibi]

[Marriage Alliance]

Young Lady.

Leave me.

Jin'er, what are you thinking about?

Third Brother.

Why do you look even more unhappy than me?

Changsheng is the girl you like and also my friend.

Now she is going to marry far away.

Even Guangde went to His Majesty to plead for her.

But I can't do anything.

This princess is so stubborn.

She could just marry me.

How can a woman propose marriage first?

If you really like her, why
don't you take the initiative?

I've always been proactive, okay? I
asked her to marry me, but she refused.

She wanted to marry someone
else, and I tried to stop her.

Now I can only hope that the prodigal will regret it.

- Prodigal?
- The prodigal girl.

It's the same. I took many proactive actions

just to let her know that as long as
she wants, I would like to marry her.

Who would have thought she was so stubborn?
She would rather marry to Great Tang.

Have you told her your thoughts?

- Of course I've told her.
- Seriously, without making jokes.

Forget that you are childhood friends.

Tell her you like her as a man likes a woman.

Third Brother, go ask Changsheng to marry you.

I... I...

If Changsheng really leaves, you...

You'll have to use alcohol to drown your sorrows.

I've thought about it. I shouldn't
have listened to those rumors.

If you two like each other, I should support you.

- This is what you really want?
- Yes.

But is it too late now?

As long as she hasn't left, I still have a chance.

Good luck.

- Marry me?
- Yes.

What do you think?

Tell me, is this some kind of trick again?

No, I came here to propose marriage sincerely.

As long as you agree, I will go to the palace
to discuss this with His Majesty immediately.

- I see.
- So your answer is?

Dream on.

Don't think I don't know that as soon as I
agree, you'll start laughing at me right away.

Once I've left for the marriage
alliance, you'll smear my name in Fuyu.

Xiao Zilv. I've fought with you for so many years.

I definitely can see through your little trick.

I'm serious.

Shenxing. See him out.

Liu Changsheng.

You'd rather leave here than marry me?

I'm not kidding, I'm serious.

Putting aside our friendship,

I really like you as a man likes a woman.

- What are you waiting for?
- Sir Xiao, please.

Changsheng. I know poetry and also medicine.

I promise you, after marriage,
I will be devoted to you.

- Please see the guest out.
- Sir Xiao.

Please.

Changsheng.

It's a long way to Great Tang.

And Prince of Qin won't be easy to deal with either.

I really don't want you to suffer.

I hurt my leg because of my own carelessness.

I never really blamed you.

I know I joke with you a lot.

No matter what I say today, you won't believe it.

But I know my own heart.

I really want you to stay in Fuyu, and stay with me.

If you agree to marry me,

I will treat you wholeheartedly.

If you change your mind, keep me informed.

I will always wait for you.

Your Highness. I think
Sir Xiao is serious this time.

I only treat him as a friend.
I have no feelings for him.

If I cause him to disobey the imperial
decree and implicate the Xiao family,

then I'm ruthless and heartless.

It's too late.

If I have to sacrifice myself,

I'd rather to do it in a dignified way.

- Yi'an.
- Your Highness, please come in.

Your Highness, do you regret
it, and want to ask for my help?

You'll leave the day after tomorrow.
I've prepared something for you.

You're so considerate.

There is one thing I would like to ask you.

Go ahead.

You agreed with the marriage
alliance in order to protect Fuyu.

What if Prince of Qin attacks Fuyu in the future?

The day the w*r begins is when I die for my country.

- What if you can protect Fuyu without marriage?
- Really?

I mean if.

There are no ifs in the world.

You do look on the bright side of things.

Here are all the specialties of Fuyu.

Take it back and let Prince of Qin have a taste.

This is really well thought out.

This one is Soul-Stirring
Powder. A chronic poison.

It kills people without being noticed.

Even an imperial physician
wouldn't be able to detect it.

- Your Highness. What is...
- What is this?

This one is specially made in Fuyu,

exclusively used in the imperial
family. Soul-breaking Pills.

Your Highness, I want to ask what you mean.

I'm worried Prince of Qin's
really as cruel as the rumors say.

So I should make some preparations.

You're really well-prepared.

Okay, I won't tease you anymore.

These are pills made of mint.

This is hawthorn powder.

You'll be tired from traveling. Take them both.

Thanks, Your Highness.

The air at night is so nice.

I'm afraid I won't be able to smell it anymore.

Isn't the air the same everywhere in the world?

Same?

Shenxing. Do you know how
many moons there are in the sky?

Sixteen.

There is actually only one.

Just as the date changes,

the shape of the moon in
the sky changes accordingly.

In different locations, the air is different.

A scoop of water in the hometown is
better than the gold of other countries.

Your Highness. Things are
unpredictable in this world.

Don't worry too much.

Should we buy some?

Your Highness.

Qinxin.

I heard that you'll marry into Great Tang.

Over the years, our salt shop
has been under your care.

Please accept this decorative dagger.

Thank you. This young man is...

This is my husband, Zhou Erlang.

- But you said before...
- Here's the thing.

I met Young Master Zhou at the Lantern
Festival and fell in love at first sight.

Unfortunately, we didn't know
each other's identity. Until yesterday,

I was forced to get married, and
the groom turned out to be him.

I see. Congratulations.

I wish you a long life together.

Let's go then.

Your Highness, look. Things are unpredictable.

It may take a turn for the better.

Not knowing Young Master Zhou
is actually Young Master Zhou.

Perhaps... I was really wrong.

Young Master, you are right.
You haven't made any mistakes.

Whether on the b*ttlefield or in the
court, you've always been in control,

and haven't made any mistakes.

You saw it that day.

The girl on the street swore to
die to avoid the forced marriage.

But what does she have to do with you?

Young Master, are you worried that

Her Highness will commit suicide on the way?

But the purpose of our visit to Fuyu
is to prepare for the upcoming w*r.

Young Master. You can't be soft-hearted!

Actually, things are not
necessarily as bad as you think.

Your martial arts are never meant to k*ll.

If Great Tang and Fuyu can reconcile,
isn't this a blessing for both countries?

"I won't k*ll Boren."

"But what if Boren died for me?"
[T/N: proverb]

- Boren is...
- You fool.

- It's Changsheng.
- Young Master.

If you are really worried, you
can just reveal your identity.

If Her Highness has feelings
for you, it'll be a good thing.

No. We're still in Fuyu.

Once Young Master's identity is revealed,

even if Fuyu has no ill intentions,
if others know about this,

the consequences will be unthinkable.

You guys leave me first.

- Changsheng.
- I...

Changsheng, what are you doing?

- What are you doing?
- If you don't want to get married, you don't have to commit suicide.

Commit suicide?

Yes. I was committing suicide.

I have no way out.

- Actually, I am...
- I lied to you.

That was a gift from someone else.

Did you lie to me?

I'm going to take a rest first.

Concern leads to confusion.

You panicked.

[Kindness Leaves a Good Reputation]

Changsheng. If you don't want to get
married, you don't have to commit suicide.

- Mother, I've thought about it. I'm going to meet His Majesty.
- Stop.

If you go today, I will no longer be your mother.

Mother.

You'll no longer be a son of the Xiao family.

Mother. If I don't go, Changsheng
is really going to leave.

Lv'er. Do you know that if you offend His Majesty,

our entire family will be convicted.

Are you planning to destroy

the honor we've earned for three
generations just for the sake of a woman?

You can't go.

- You are not allowed to go!
- Mother. Just let him go, Mother.

Mother.

- Mother!
- Lv'er!

Brother.

No, Mother. Don't!

If you take one step forward,

I will die in front of you.

- Mother!
- Mother!

Mother!

Mother!

Is honor really that important?

Even if Brother goes to the palace, the
Xiao family's honor will not be damaged.

But if he doesn't go, Changsheng and him
will regret it for the rest of their lives.

I don't want them to be sad.

Mother.

If you really want to leave
Brother, then let me go with you.

- Jin'er.
- Brother, go!

Meet His Majesty and marry Changsheng.

Forget it!

Forget it.

Sir Envoy is about to depart.

I have prepared the dowry.

- But as for the candidate...
- Your Majesty, don't.

Why do people always interrupt at this moment?

Your Majesty, Princess Changsheng
and I have been childhood sweethearts.

For the sake that the Xiao family has served
the imperial court for three generations,

please grant me a marriage with Changsheng.

Prince of Changle has made
a decision on this matter.

You don't have to speak any further.

- Your Majesty.
- Shut up!

Stand aside.

Yes.

Sir Envoy. The marriage alliance has been settled.

- What do you think?
- I'll listen to Princess Changsheng's opinion.

I, Liu Changsheng, am willing to make the alliance

and dedicate my whole life to protect Fuyu.

I request your permission to let me go to
Great Tang to complete the marriage alliance.




"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 ♫