01x22 - Revealing the Secret

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[Love Like the Galaxy]

[Episode 22]

For a relationship between an emperor and a minister, righteousness is symbolized by gold.

For a father and a son, benevolence is symbolized by wood.

For brothers, the order is symbolized by fire.

For a husband and a wife, separation is symbolized by water.

This is a romantic fate. After missing out on Lou Yao, it looks like Niao Niao may get someone even better.

May I ask,

how do I find the way in this mountain?
[Ban Jia]

This is doomed!

It's turned into a bad romance.

This...

You...

Sister Qiqi.

Didn't you say this is for letting Young Marquis Ban meet everyone,

that's why they are holding these games? Why don't we see the Young Marquis Ban?

That's right.

And your third brother, where is he?

He is looking for a quiet place to focus on divination.

A'Li.

Let's get away.

Some young ladies really don't care about self-respect.

They keep going to places where there are many young men.

What are you talking about? You yourself came here to join in the excitement.

- It's different.
- Sister Wang's father is the General of Chariots and Cavalry.

She's been practicing archery and riding with the general these days.

She came to compete today,

unlike some people.

What about some people?

Some people don't even feel embarrassed at withdrawing from marriage, and even dare to leave the house.

Sister Shaoshang respects the He family's heroism.

That's why she withdrew from the marriage to fulfill their last wish.

How did it become something embarrassing when Miss Wang talks about it?

Unless, Miss Wang thinks that fighting on the b*ttlefield and sacrificing for the country

is shameful?

Sister Qiqi, no need to pay attention to her.

When did I ever say it's shameful to sacrifice for the country?

Did I say that?

Besides, my father is the General of Chariots and Cavalry. He's taught me riding and archery. I'm at least as good as you.

Some people have only learned for a few days and are flaunting it here.

Those of us who grew up on horseback have never flaunted.

Stinky shameful one!

Wan Qiqi, don't be prideful. If you are skilled, let's compete.

- Of course, we can compete. Am I afraid of you? Let's go.
- Let's go!

- Let's go!
- Sister Qiqi.

Sister Qiqi.

- I'll take her on.
- Oh no.

I never thought that a complacent person like you

would look downcast like today.

Back then, I told you the story of the Ode of Changmen, but you still don't understand.

No feelings and no love, one can be carefree.

The talented scholar from Bailu Mountain who is praised by everyone

has also become a gossipy woman.

Yuan Shanjian, let me tell you. I don't want to talk with you today, so you'd better shut up.

No feelings and no love...

You can stay carefree by yourself.

Teacher.

- About the Ode of Changmen, I have—
- I know.

Young Master Yuan Shanjian!

Young Master Yuan! Young Master Yuan!

All the young ladies, please stay calm.

I heard there is a road...

Young Master Yuan...

- Young Master Yuan!
- Don't rush. Slow down.

- Young Master Yuan! Young Master Yuan.
- Don't rush.

You can get lost in such a short distance. Even if you don't recognize the way,

you can discern by listening to the sound of clamoring from far away.

I really don't know how you grew up.

My parents also say that it's difficult to raise me, so I'm not allowed to leave the house.

We are fated. You are my first friend.

This is a bad fate. If you didn't kick down my hexagram, how could I get a romantic k*ller?

What is a romantic k*ller?

Slow down. Slow down. Don't rush.

Young Master Yuan! Young Master Yuan!

Young Master Yuan, don't go!

Please don't come after me anymore.

Young Master Yuan, don't go. Wait for me.

That is the bad romance.

Don't come after me anymore.

It's scary to have many people. It's even more scary to have many women.

Young Master Yuan! Young Master Yuan!

Young Master Yuan!

The peach blossoms are fresh and flourishing, and the flowers are radiant. This maiden is going to wed.

She and her husband will have a fine family.
[From the Classic of Poetry]

She is indeed a peach blossom.

[Yanhui Pagoda]

So this is how a pagoda is built. It's almost like an umbrella.

Only held up by one beam,

adding the scattered brackets to share the weight of the pagoda.

It's really intricate.

[Yanhui Pagoda]

I only lost a husband. What's so terrible about it?

I'm still me.

The Lou family and He family are now connected by marriage.

His Majesty feels even more sorry for the Lou family

so he is favoring them more.

He isn't even pursuing what

Grand Tutor Lou has done by relying on Eastern Palace's power

to suppress those officials from poor family backgrounds.

To make His Majesty totally disappointed in the Eastern Palace,

- we need...
- Eastern Palace is so incapable,

it's imperative to demote the heir.

- Who's that?
- Take a look!

Don't move.

Don't be scared.

Don't move. Hold on tight to me.

Don't lose your grip.

That voice we heard was only two or three floors away.

Why has the person disappeared in the blink of an eye?

Let's check below.

Climb up.

Come inside quickly.

You leave first. I will conduct a search.

Don't worry. Even if I have to flip this mountain upside down,

I will definitely find the eavesdropper.

General Ling, are you okay?

How about you? Were you frightened?

General, is that an injury you got in Fengyi Prefecture?

Old injuries, don't worry.

Miss Cheng,

what did you hear just now?

Just now, I heard them say...

You heard nothing.

You did not hear anything.

Do you understand?

Ri-Right, I didn't hear anything.

I was just going for a walk and passed by this place.

You also never passed by this place.

What happened today must be kept to yourself.

You cannot let anyone find out.

Let's go.

Let me walk you back.

It's okay, General Ling. Thank you for your help today.

My horse is not far from here.

- I can go back on my own.
- It's not safe for you to go alone.

Let me take you back.

Let's go.

Wang Ling, you have one last arrow. Whether you sh**t it or not, you will lose for sure.

How about this, I will cut you some slack.

You don't need to ride a horse while sh**ting.

You can just stand in front of the target and sh**t.

If you hit the target, I'll consider you the winner, how about that?

Good horse.

Fine.

Wan Qiqi, be careful and stop now.

The horse is shocked. I can't stop!

A'Song! A'Song!

A'Song, where did you get hurt? Let's get up.

Don't move, you can't see this.

What can't I see? Cheng Song, I'm telling you!

If you become injured or disabled, I will support you for a whole lifetime.

You can't see this.

I've seen so much of this in the barracks.

What can't I see?

I told you, you can't see this. You insist on looking at it.

Now, you really have to be responsible for me for a whole lifetime.

We are here.

Thank you for saving me once again, General Ling.

I don't know when I can repay you.

- Previously, I said I would play the flute for you when you return in victory.
- Right now is not the time to talk about this.

Miss Cheng, are you really not worried about your safety?

Why should I?

General Ling, this jade pendant belongs to me.

It has my childhood name on it.

Ruo Ruo.
[Meaning: weak weak]

Your childhood name is very interesting.

What Ruo Ruo? It's Niao Niao.

It's just that half of the character chipped off.

Then, if the other half of the jade pendant has been taken by those people,

they will know that the eavesdropper was you.

This half of the jade pendant...

is it better to hand it to them

or keep it with me?

I think... neither is good.

Let me keep it. Though even without the jade pendant,

they only need to count the number of attendees

to know who the eavesdropper was.

What are we waiting for, we need to hurry back before they start the roll call.

General Ling, your injury...

Good thing I have old injuries.

How absurd!

People get excited during spring and summer. Marquis Ban took the effort to prepare these fun things.
[Empress Xuan]

Those young masters and ladies are still young.

If they slipped up, it's understandable.

How is it understandable? That Miss Wan and A'Ling

almost lost their lives over some bickering.

That little rascal Cheng also got injured because of this.

Also, those young ladies...

chasing after Yuan Shanjian around the mountain all day long.

How absurd!

What's more! I already heard,

a few wild couples were also caught.

This is way out of line.

I come to Tugao Mountain. For what?

Isn't it to pray for the people?

What did they come here for?

This is ridiculous! How unsightly!

It's my fault for not teaching Wang Ling well.

Why should the empress blame yourself for everything?
[Imperial Consort Yue]

In my opinion, this is no big deal.

Your Majesty, when you were young, in order to meet me,

didn't you also climb the back fence and fall into the ditch?

These young men and women are gathered together.

What's weird about some incidents here and there?

A'Heng.

Why are you bringing up these old memories?

Then, how does Your Majesty plan to handle the situation?

Of course, they need to be harshly punished.

Do you think His Majesty will blame us?

How about I tell His Majesty that it was all my fault and it had nothing to do with you?

Why doesn't it have anything to do with me?

If it weren't because I got injured and bled in the worship ceremony and caused an unlucky sign,

His Majesty wouldn't be so enraged.

But you were saving me. As I see it,

it's all Wang Ling's fault.

She hates Niao Niao and dislikes seeing me defend Niao Niao.

You should be careful. That hole is getting bigger. I'll sew it up for you later.

In front of His Majesty, you two should shut up.

Dear, don't be too worried. Song'er got hurt for saving someone.

His Majesty won't punish too severely.

I'm not worried about Song'er.

Have you seen Niao Niao today, General?

If His Majesty finds out Niao Niao isn't back yet, what do we do?

That's right.

Where is Niao Niao?

Your Majesty! Your Majesty!

Your Majesty, General Ling has returned.

He came back with Fourth Miss Cheng.

I heard that Fourth Miss Cheng got into danger at a cliff.

General Ling risked death to save her and his old injuries recurred.

That Fourth Miss Cheng has been crying.

She keeps saying she would repay General Ling with her life.

Oh... He saved Miss Cheng again.

Good, good, good.

Zisheng seems to be acquiring my old style from when I was young.

Your Majesty still hasn't said how you'll punish them.

Today was meant to pray for blessings as well as to have fun.

These young men are young, full of vigor, love to be active, and are having fun.

It's quite normal. Besides,

when I was young, I was also...

Right?

All right. I won't pursue anymore about those young men and women.

Cao Cheng.

Go. Come with me to see Zisheng.

Yes.

Slow down, Your Majesty.

Beloved Subjects.

- Hurry and get up.
- Thank you, Your Majesty.

What does this have to do with you?

Beloved Subject Cheng, please get up.

Your Majesty.

Go. Hurry and come with me.

Speak truthfully.

What exactly happened?

I almost fell off the cliff.

To save me, General Ling's old injuries recurred during the pulling and dragging.

I'm feeling really sorry.

Good. Do it just like this.

When you see His Majesty in a while, say it just like this again.

His-His Majesty?

General Ling, take good care in recuperating. I'm leaving first.

I got injured for you.

This is how you treat me?

His Majesty arrives!

Zisheng.

How did you get hurt? You're not very careful.

This subject greets Your Majesty.

Shaoshang, when you see His Majesty, you should hurry and bow.

- How are you, Your Majesty?
- How are you, Your Majesty?!

Before you bow, you should give your name first.

Your Majesty.

My daughter Cheng Shaoshang isn't knowledgeable about etiquette. Please pardon her.

Let me ask you.

How did Zisheng's old injuries recur?

Miss Cheng was riding her horse and accidentally fell down a cliff.

I happened to pass by, so I saved her.

The pulling and dragging affected my old injuries.

It's for saving her?!

Miss Cheng, have you previously met Zisheng?

She's met me several times.

That's why I couldn't stand aside and do nothing.

I was asking Miss Cheng.

Miss Cheng, where did you meet Zisheng?

Your Majesty can just ask me these questions.

Don't you talk! Whoever I ask, they will talk.

Miss Cheng, Zisheng

is my vital official, a pillar of the country.

Now that you've caused him to be injured,

I also end up losing a beloved general.

Do you acknowledge your wrongdoing?

Your Majesty,

for my daughter, it was an unintentional accident. Please be merciful, Your Majesty.

If I had known Your Majesty would scare her to death, I wouldn't have saved her.

Cheng Shi.

Zisheng is the pillar of the country. His old injuries recurred by saving your daughter.

He is your whole family's savior.

You must remember this benevolence. Every moment and every instant,

you must remember and appreciate it.

Yes, yes, yes. I will obviously be grateful.

And thank him generously.

Enough now. Miss Cheng has experienced a shock.

You two, father and daughter, may leave now. I'll talk with Zisheng some more.

Yes.

Shaoshang.

Tell me straight.

You and that Miss Cheng...

I happened to pass by, and it was convenient to help.

It's nothing much.

All right. You said it was convenient, so it's convenient.

Tomorrow, come back with me to the palace. Let Imperial Physician Sun treat you.

Thank you, Your Majesty, for caring. But in my manor, there is a medical practitioner who excels in healing these kinds of wounds from falls and hits.

I can just stay in my manor to recuperate.

What? Your medical practitioner is better than Imperial Physician Sun?

Someone must want to stay in his manor waiting for that conveniently-rescued young miss

to conveniently visit you to wish you well.

I fear His Majesty. What do you fear?

I almost lost my life. Don't you think I should be afraid?

Why did you come back with Ling Buyi again?

Today, I was feeling...

So I...

Father, if General Ling hadn't saved me, I really would have fallen off the cliff.

Father, you wouldn't have seen Niao Naio anymore.

It was so coincidental? When you were in danger, he showed up to save you?

There are many coincidences in the world.

Just like how Father married Mother. That's a coincidence, too.

If you had married Aunt Ge, the baby born would have been Cousin Yang Yang.

It wouldn't have been me, Niao Niao.

- What if you had Yang Yang...
- Nonsense.

- Your mother and I...
- I'm leaving.

Could it be that I'm overthinking it?

It must be because of Miss Cheng that Zisheng

is deliberately staying in his manor to recuperate.

As I see it, this Miss Cheng

is very plain and doesn't know etiquette.

Rest for a while.

Why is this fruit so bitter?

Your Majesty, some years ago, a court minister gifted Zisheng a beautiful woman.

Your Majesty was worried that Zisheng would marry too soon

and wouldn't be as elegant and refined as Brother Huo. You were so worried and couldn't even sleep at night.

Did this happen?

Yes.

I was worried that he would be greedy for females

and ruin his character. Was I wrong?

Later, Zisheng returned that woman and never got close to any females. He always came and went by himself.

Your Majesty was then worried that Zisheng would be anti-social.

He would stay single forever. Did this happen?

Yes. I was afraid that he would be too chaste

and his health would be harmed. Was I wrong?

Later, when you heard Zisheng was fond of a woman,

Your Majesty then disliked that woman for getting engaged first. Did this happen?

I was afraid of losing a good match. Was I wrong?

Now that this woman has withdrawn from marriage, you dislike her for looking plain.

Your Majesty always looks worried over Zisheng's marriage.

I think, only an unripened fruit suits Your Majesty.

So sour and bitter.

Just like Your Majesty's heart.

Who can understand the sourness and bitterness in my heart?

Zisheng has suffered a bad fate since childhood.

Your Majesty, I'm getting tired.

Look at his uncle, the entire Huo clan,

sacrificed everything for the country.

Your Majesty, I'm tired.

Now the entire court of civil and military ministers,

should they—

What are you doing?

You have an entire court of civil and military ministers. Why ask me, a woman, to strategize for you?

Since Your Majesty is busy,

- I won't send you off.
- A'Heng,

just listen to me.

I just want to chat with you. I don't have

any other intentions. I... I...

Cao Cheng, escort His Majesty back!

His Majesty arrives!

Shen'an, no need for formalities.

Right now, I'm feeling a bit stuffy.

I wanted to have a chat with you, Empress.

How can I discuss military and national affairs?

Your Majesty should go back and discuss with the court ministers.

It's not some military and national affairs.

Sit.

I'm just worried about Zisheng's injuries.

I was hoping Empress will help me get ideas.

I really don't dare to decide on matters of injuries and illnesses.

It would be better to return and let Imperial Physician Sun examine it.

Actually, it is not about his wound.

Earlier, you also heard that Zisheng's injury

was caused because of Miss Cheng.

It seems like Zisheng fancies her.

Zisheng is still young.

He— What could he know about truly loving someone?

Your Majesty is right.

Zisheng has seen so many women but his heart never wavered.

So it appears that he is not the romantic type.

That's not necessarily so. As the saying goes, a pretty woman comes along, and she is pursued by many young gentlemen.

Why can't Zisheng pursue her?

Your Majesty is right. Since ancient times, many heroes fall for beauties.

It's natural that Zisheng would admire a beautiful woman.

It's also a bit unusual.

He insists on returning to his manor to treat his injury. If I had known,

why would I have granted him a manor?

Your Majesty is right.

Recuperating in the manor isn't as thorough as in the palace.

- Why not have him enter the palace?
- Enter the palace?

If he is recuperating in the palace, everything has to follow rules.

Would that be less beneficial to his recovery?

Your Majesty carefully considers all aspects.

I respect and will follow Your Majesty's decisions.

Your Majesty, slow down.

You. Tell me then! Is Miss Cheng

good enough for our Zisheng?

Your Majesty. This... Whether a man or woman are suitable for each other,

is best left to the heavens to decide.

Why should Your Majesty have such unfounded fears?

Great response!

Cao Cheng, one of you is better than two of them.

I do not deserve such praise.

But what if the heavens are blind?

Your Majesty. Your Majesty.

You... are nothing.

General!

Could you stop pacing around in front of me? You're making me dizzy.

How many times now?

What do you mean how many times?

How many times has that Ling Buyi saved Niao Niao?

Oh, right.

Many times now.

This won't do. I need to go ask Niao Niao again.

Husband, no need to ask again.

Even if the two of them have feelings for each other, I bet Niao Niao would be too stubborn

to tell us the truth.

I am just afraid that all our worries will become true.

Dear, you might not know, yesterday His Majesty was clearly standing on General Ling's side.

He even reminded me to thank him and repay the favor.

Why not...

you accompany Niao Niao today?

How is it proper for me to go?

Of course you, the general, should go.

If we don't put this father to use now, when will we?

One trouble down, another comes up.

Worry does not seem to spare us.

It's time. A'Song is still injured. I need to give him medicine.

It's not easy for Second Brother to turn over. I'll go help...

I'll go help him.

Hurry. Hurry.

Stop!

I have not yet excused you. Who has let you all leave?

Cheng Song only has superficial wounds. Does he need the three of you to tend to him?

If it's a made-up excuse, might as well not say it.

Clearly, your hearts aren't here today. Keeping you here

is a waste of time.

Leave.

Hurry. Hurry.

Wait!

Everyone else can leave. But Lady Shaoshang has to stay.

Let's go.

Three wrong words out of five. I can't help but

admire your ability to create words.

Recently a lot has been going on. Where would I have time to practice? You know this.

Right after Lady Shaoshang withdrew marriage from Lou Yao,

Ling Zisheng's old injuries immediately recurred by saving you.

You really do have a lot going on.

Teacher, you really don't need to act so weirdly.

If you have something to say. You can speak directly.

I just want to implore you to learn proper conduct.

Women using their marriage to gain freedom,

will sooner or later ruin you. You have not seen much of the world.

Do you think you can escape from home by marrying and be free from then on?

If anything, you are just changing the person who will restrict your freedom.

Is it easy to marry into a noble family?

Hasn't the trouble with the Lou family helped you to wake up?

You're in such a hurry to get close to Ling Buyi. Is it necessary?

Who is using marriage as a scheme?

Who purposefully got close to Ling Buyi?

Yuan Shanjian, are you ill?

Have I provoked you?

Why do you always think of others in such a degrading way?

I don't.

I just can't stand to watch you, because of your lack of knowledge,

not understand the sinister motives of others. I'm reminding you with good intentions

to stay away from Ling Buyi.

I already said it.

Niao—

Shaoshang, I just saw our father.

He wants me to fetch you to go to General Ling's Manor and thank him for saving you.

Teacher, studying books helps us learn knowledge.

Listening to our parent's wishes is a principle.

My father wants me to visit my savior.

Teacher has no reason to stop me, right?

Miss Cheng has just withdrawn from the marriage, and already the wound is healed and the pain is forgotten.

I hope in the future, you will not regret this.



♪ 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 ♪