01x14 - Confessing His Feeling

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[Love Like the Galaxy]

[Episode 14]

By imperial decree, the Hua County's County Governor, Cheng Shicheng,

was good, virtuous, and benevolent to the people.

His achievements will be recognized by future generations. A virtuous official under Heaven.

He is now conferred posthumously as Second Ranked Marquis Guannei.

- Raise the coffin.
- Raise!

Send off Lord Cheng!

I, Zheng g*ng, send off Old County Governor.

I, Zheng Zhiming, send off Old County Governor.

Hua County's students send off Old County Governor.

Sending off Old County Governor.

Sending off Old County Governor.

I, Yu Chengli, send off Old County Governor.

I, Ji Jiameng, send off Old County Governor.

Lord County Governor...

My older brother always tells me that a young man should strive

to render merits as an official. At first, I couldn't understand

why one must accomplish such merits or serve as an official.

Is it not enough to live a simple life without worrying about food and basic necessities?

After watching Old County Governor's funeral procession, I finally understand.

Shaoshang, I want to be an official.

I want to be like Old County Governor who cherishes his people,

a leading official who won't dishonor the noble family.

I won't be shameful toward Heaven, nor shameful to the people.

Whether it's chaotic times or a prosperous era, I'll protect a city

so that there won't be another Nan Nan losing her family.

In a time of chaos, those who are capable will not evade their duties.

Back then, when they went on the expedition, your father and mother also went to aid the lone city without hesitation.

Abandonment is also for fulfillment.

Only when one sacrifices oneself, one's own family,

one can ensure the safety and comfort of the people.

Teacher, we finally just arrived. Where are you going?

I see that she is fine, so I can rest assured.

I won't see her.

I won't see her.

Older Sister, I'm sorry.

Nan Nan will go to be

with Grandfather, Father, and Older Brother.

Be good, Nan Nan. Don't go. Don't go to their side.

You must live well.

Older Sister, don't cry.

Grandfather said it before.

I will be lucky in the future.

I will meet someone who'll love me forever.

Older Sister, you always say

that you aren't lucky.

And now, I will...

give all of my good luck...

to you.

You will be happy.

In Heaven, I will...

hear you...

play... the flute.

Heavens. Heavens.

Nan Nan,

I brought the malt sugar for you.

It's really sweet.

Sleep peacefully.

You won't hurt anymore.

Let me play the flute for you.

Is that okay?

Shaoshang!

I know you feel sad,

but don't stay in the rain any longer, you will get sick.

Whatever, so I will be sick.

A person like me...

is useless being alive.

No, you are really good.

You are the best lady in this world.

How am I good?

Would my greatness...

resurrect the dismembered A'Miao?

Would my greatness...

block the sword that went towards County Governor Cheng?

Or would my greatness...

have kept little sister Cheng alive?

I can't achieve anything.

I hate those people whose hands are covered in blood.

But what can I do?

I can't help anyone.

Do not belittle yourself.

Younger Sister said that she had no regrets

because you let her see home again before she died.

She's very grateful to you.

And also the wounded in the medical clinic. They originally didn't want to live anymore.

It was you who encouraged them,

giving them the will to live. They're also very grateful to you.

And there's also me.

I used to be muddleheaded

and thought that I was useless.

But these past days,

you and I sourced ancient texts

and built houses, going door to door to help out.

It's because of that, Hua County was able to be restored to its present state.

If you go on a walk and listen to what the people have to say,

you won't think of yourself as useless.

Really?

I swear.

If I'm able to become a local official in the future,

I want to create a peaceful place with you.

I promise that children like Younger Sister Cheng

will be able to survive there...

and never suffer from separation again.

Shaoshang,

I like you.

You're brave enough to say things that others wouldn't dare say and to do things others are too afraid to.

I've been taught to follow the rules since childhood.

Coming here with you is the first time that

I ignored my elders' orders

and made my own decisions.

I want to be fearless like you.

From now on,

I'll strive to become stronger and independent, and not live a mundane and cowardly life like before.

You and I share similar fates.

In the past,

we had our lives planned out for us and just let fate toy with us.

But from now on, I will share the same aspirations as you.

I trust you.

Just like how you trust me without ever asking any questions.

I'm willing to always be on your side from now on,

ignoring your past and never asking any questions.

I just ask that we forge ahead together.

Okay.

Young Lord, did you see Fourth Miss Cheng?

I'm here to pay my respects to Old County Governor Cheng.

Why would I see Fourth Miss Cheng?

I'm afraid the last people she wants to see

are people like us who k*ll for a living.

But we k*ll to protect.

But in the end,

our hands are still stained with blood.

Young Lord!

Are you sure that you want to propose to Niao Niao?

I'm sure.

And I know...

that Shaoshang and I share the same aspirations.

If I'm able to become a local official in the future,

I want to be a local magistrate like Old County Governor.

Shaoshang told me that she was willing to be by my side.

We will work together to do good for the people in the future.

Young Master Lou,

an agreement amongst yourselves isn't a marriage proposal.

Marriage is something that should be decided by the elders in the family.

How can you decide amongst yourselves?

What my wife is trying to say

is that we still need to tell the elders and have them propose the marriage.

I understand.

I sent a letter to my eldest brother a few days ago,

and asked him to take my mother to propose the marriage to General Cheng.

The letter should've made it to the capital by now.

You aren't usually so quick with your actions.

Young Master Lou, you really took us by surprise with this.

That's fine. Sister wrote to ask about how Niao Niao has been doing recently.

I'll have to tell her about this right away.

Thank you Lord Cheng. Madam Cheng.

I'll go look for Shaoshang.

Niao Niao has A'Yao by her side…

Not bad.

[Hua County Government Office]

Father!

Niao Niao!

Father!

Eldest Brother.

Younger Brother.

I heard that Hua County was attacked.

It almost scared the wits out of me.

Luckily, our Niao Niao is blessed.

You were somehow able to escape from that traitor, Fan Chang.

I haven't seen you in quite some time. Come here, let me take a look at you.

This place barely has the essentials for food and clothing. You've suffered.

How did you gain so much weight though?

You lost weight. You lost weight.

Shaoshang!

Here comes the mutton cake and wrapped glutinous rice!

No wonder you gained weight.

I don't want any anymore. Father just said I gained weight.

It's all your fault. I'm going to look in a mirror.

Eldest Brother, this is the Lou Yao mentioned in the letter.

You're that boy, Lou Yao?

Yes.

Eldest Brother, smile a bit.

I can't.

Young Master Lou,

let me have a word with you.

Is this how you fattened Niao Niao up?

No. She's not fat at all.

She's the most beautiful young lady I've seen in the capital.

I've talked to your uncle, Grand Tutor Lou.

Have you discussed your intention to marry Niao Niao with your family?

Lord Cheng, I've already told my mother and Eldest Brother.

But I feel like the Cheng family

is no match for your family.

No, I'm the one who's not good enough for Shaoshang.

Shaoshang is the most honest,

frank, and bighearted young lady I've ever seen.

I've used all my luck in my lifetime

to be able to be with her. The Lou family would be lucky to have her.

You…

What's wrong?

You've got quite the eye!

Great! Great!

Ridiculous. I wanted her to go and reflect, but she has secretly gotten engaged.

The betrothal gifts have been delivered here, but no one has discussed it with me.

Madam, don't be angry.

Haven't General and Third Madam sent letters home?

Is this discussing it with me?

It's clearly execute first and report later. They're only informing me.

I am Niao Niao's mother. How can this matter be settled with just a notice?

How can my children's marriage be so recklessly decided?

General also meant to ask Madam and Young Miss first before making the decision.

It's not a reckless decision.

It is reckless.

Lou Yao is the son of the second branch of the family,

but General went to discuss with Grand Tutor Lou.

How can the first branch decide for the second branch?

In the Lou clan, the older branch is strong and the second branch is weak.

Young Master Lou's father died early. It makes sense for Grand Tutor Lou to act as his father to propose marriage.

Why do you say General isn't rash then?

When the General discussed this marriage with Grand Tutor Lou, did he think of these things?

Is this a good marriage?

That Lou family is clearly a nest of tigers and wolves.

The Lou family has acted on its own to send the betrothal gifts to us.

When the elder Lou brother delivered the betrothal gifts, he even said,

"Once his younger brother comes home, he would come with Second Madam Lou in person to propose marriage."

We must repay the favor when we accept gifts. This marriage isn't settled yet.

How can we receive such hefty gifts?

Hurry and order someone to return all the gifts with proper etiquette.

This... is probably too late.

Mother, what are you doing?

Yuanyi, you are here.

Look. Is this pretty?

It's so heavy that my head can't even lift up.

The Lou family of Hedong is extraordinary when they do things.

Our Niao Niao is really lucky.

Hey, what are you doing? What are you doing?

Mother, as the saying goes, no reward when there's no merit.

All of these gifts must be returned.

What's this no reward when there's no merit? You...

Why give them back? Why is it no reward when there's no merit?

This marriage must take place.

Marriages are commanded by parents and introduced by the matchmaker.

As the mother, I say there's no marriage. Let's see who will dare to let her marry.

You... You are impudent.

You are her mother, but I'm your mother-in-law.

How dare you defy me to reject the marriage? Fine.

That means you are unfilial. I'll go to the government office to beat the drum to sue you.

Madam, you must not do that.

If you really sue her, then Fourth Young Miss' marriage will be ruined.

That's right.

It's more than that.

If it's spread that our Cheng family is not filial, then Yang Yang will find it difficult to marry.

Those dignified families won't marry their daughters into our Cheng family either.

Then your precious grandsons

won't be able to marry a wife.

There's more.

General has been conferred as Marquis Quling. You can't file a suit in an ordinary government office.

His Majesty has decreed the crown prince to serve as regent.

If Mother wants to sue, you'll have to find the Eastern Palace first.
[T/N: The crown prince lives in Eastern Palace]

If Mother doesn't know where the Eastern Palace's door is, I can tell you.

I... Then...

I can't... I can't reason with someone unreasonable like you.

I'm so upset that my head hurts. I-I-I-I must rest first. However,

let me tell you, the gifts can't be returned without my approval.

What are you still doing here?

Hurry and move the in-laws' betrothal gifts into my room.

- Yes.
- Yes.

I'm leaving right away to go to Hua County to reject the marriage.

Seal and store all the gifts from the Lou family. If any piece is missing,

I'll come after you all.

Don't you dare.

Get away.

Who dares to touch?

Qing Cong.

Escort Old Madam back to her room.

Yes.

Old Madam, pardon me.

Who dares to touch me?

Don't touch me! Don't touch me!

All of it is mine!

What are you doing to me? Let me go!

As long as I, Xiao Yuanyi, am alive.

I won't allow any of you to act recklessly and willfully.

I do not allow this marriage.

What?

Mother is also coming to Hua County?

It concerns your marriage. Of course, your mother is anxious.

Niao Niao, let Aunt ask you. Are you really agreeing to Lou Yao's marriage proposal?

Third Aunt, has A'Yao done any misdeeds that makes him unworthy of our family?

It's not that.

His previous fiancee He Zhaojun is unruly and shrewish.

If there's anything wrong with Young Master Lou, she would have screamed all around the city.

Then, do the Lou elders dislike me for having a bad reputation and having an undistinguished family?

Don't think such nonsense.

The Lou family has excitedly sent betrothal gifts, they must not be biased against you.

In that case, why can't I agree to marry A'Yao?

Don't you want to think it over

to wait and see if there is a better suitor?

I'm the kind of person

who never chooses the best in the world. I just choose the most appropriate one near me.

[Because of my wrong thought in passing, I betrayed Your Majesty. I regretted it and am willing to die for my sin.]

Your Majesty, Fan Chang has acknowledged his crimes.

This is a letter of remorse that Fan Chang wrote in blood in prison, on a piece of clothing that he tore.

He regrets that he was obsessed and became resentful toward Your Majesty.
[Ji Zun]

Now he regrets it, but it's too late.

He's willing to die to redeem his guilt.

I think back to the Battle of Kunyang years ago,

Fan Chang was severely injured and almost died.

He still fought to help me conquer the city.

It's only been a little more than ten years.

The sworn brother who used to fight alongside me...

has already...

Forget it.

I'll give him one more chance.

If he is truly remorseful, then—

Those ambitious wolves,

will they really be remorseful?

He is just relying on the past brotherly relationship with Your Majesty to try to avoid death.

Why does General Ling say this?

Fan Chang's family members have stayed in their old home and haven't hidden.

He dared to expose his family and didn't fear that after assassinating Your Majesty,

the court would execute his family. It's because he was sure about succeeding in the assassination.

Also, after he succeeded, the imperial court would be in upheaval and wouldn't have the time to pursue him.

Fan Chang planned this plot first and later found helpers to assist him.

But even until now, he has only mentioned past camaraderies,

but hasn't been willing to confess as to who his followers are. How is he being sincere?

Your Majesty, General Ling makes sense.

Your Majesty, I've already ordered people to escort Fan Chang back to the capital for trial.

We must capture the person behind the scenes.

You should recuperate your injury first. Don't worry about this.

Be happy. Don't keep that sullen face all day.

You're either investigating cases or fighting and k*lling. If you marry, won't you scare your wife?

Your Majesty still talks about marriage in every other sentence.

If you get married soon,

then I won't mention it again.

What is it? Does General Ling also have an auspicious event coming up?

What is it? Which other family has an auspicious event?

Grand Tutor Lou's family, Second Young Master of the Lou family's second branch.

His heroic deed of saving a damsel in distress when he followed Young Miss Cheng to Hua County has spread throughout the city.

I heard that General Cheng and Grand Tutor Lou have agreed on the marriage.

Even the betrothal gifts have been delivered.

General Cheng has even rushed to Hua County

to take a look at his excellent son-in-law.

It's heard that his wife will also arrive soon.

Your Majesty. Lord Ji.

I still have official affairs to handle.

I'll bid farewell first.

Lord Ji.

How many daughters are there in Cheng Shi's family?

Just this one. She is the youngest in the family.

Why just one daughter?

This Cheng Shi is too incapable.

Stop.

[Hua County Government Office]

Are you perhaps Eldest Madam Cheng? I will notify them.

No need.

A'Yao, go up a little.

Good.

Pull a little harder.

A'Yao, you are really great.

It's so high, I don't dare to go up to get it.

I'll be right down.

Go up more...

Almost, almost!

What are you two doing?

Mother.

A'Yao!

Are you all right? Are you hurt from the fall?

The Lou family has had a legacy in poetry and literature.

It's not easy for Young Master Lou to be so agile physically.

It's truly extraordinary.

Lou Yao greets Eldest Madam Cheng.

Since childhood, A'Yao learned martial arts and archery with General He's family.

His martial skills are at least as good as my two older brothers'.

You keep calling A'Yao, A'Yao. Who is A'Yao?

I am surnamed Lou, with the first name of Yao.

A'Yao is Shaoshang's nickname for me. It's also what my mother calls me.

The Lou family is a renowned family for generations.

You should understand the principle of a gentleman not bending down to tie shoes in a melon field, and not adjusting his hat under a plum tree.

Young Master Lou and Shaoshang are not engaged nor married. Why are you so intimate with each other?

You're even willing to be called by your nursery name.

Father and Grand Tutor Lou have agreed on the marriage, and the betrothal gifts have been sent.

Why aren't A'Yao and I considered engaged? Isn't that right, Father?

Yeah, yeah.

Once the betrothal gifts have been sent, they are considered engaged.

Was it accepted? Did they ask for her full name and birthday horoscope?

- Not yet.
- Did we exchange letters of identification?

Did he obtain a good omen on the marriage?

- Not yet.
- Did they ask her mother's permission?!

With so many "not yets," how is the engagement formal?

We have accepted the betrothal gifts.

We can't return them.

Besides, we can't get ours back, being the female party.

Young Master Lou, Shaoshang was not raised by her parents and thus behaves irrationally.

The Lou clan is well connected with the older branch which is at the height of glory.

The Cheng clan is not in the position to marry up.

Please ask your uncle and your mother to write a letter and turn down the marriage proposal.

It will be good for Shaoshang. And for you, as well.

Madam, you must not say that.

Shaoshang is the most extraordinary girl I've ever met.

She is brave and responsible.

She is smart and graceful. She is respectful toward her aunt and uncle.

She also has a compassionate heart.

No matter how good she is, she is not suitable for you. So it's no use.

How are A'Yao and I not suitable?

An elder is talking! You dare interject?

I told you to study hard and learn your manners.

Did you learn to talk back to your elders?

What? Does Mother want to reprimand me for being disobedient again?

Go back to your room!

As of today, to prevent a scandal between you and Young Master Lou,

you are not to see each other unless necessary.

You go back to your room first.

It'll be all right. Go to your room first.

Young Master Lou, go back to your room and reflect first.

Whether to call off the engagement or not, we'll discuss it later.

I…

Shaoshang, then...

Eldest Madam Cheng, it's a tiring journey for you to come here.

Please rest well.

I will take my leave now.

- All right, all right.
- General.

So this is the amazing thing you did?

Mother, do you not like A'Yao, or do you not like me?

Why do you disapprove of our marriage by all means?

If I wasn't your mother,

I wouldn't care if you were married to Hell!

After my near-death experience, I thought I would be closer to you.

I didn't think Mother would still be the same as before,

and still hasn't changed.

- Shaoshang!
- A'Yao.

Would it upset your mother if we meet in private?

A'Yao, don't worry.

It isn't anything personal against you.

She just doesn't want to see me happy.

She would've done the same no matter who I married today.

But we should still obey the elders' orders.

Who said we have to obey all of the elders' orders?

Who said that you shouldn't obey all your elders' orders?

Madam Cheng.

Mother, A'Yao and I have nothing to be ashamed about in our discussion about marriage.

Now you forced us to have to meet in secret.

Is that our fault?

Nothing to be ashamed about?

You're meeting in secret

in the middle of the night.

Are you sure you have nothing to be ashamed about?

Madam Cheng, it's my fault for making such rash decisions.

Please don't blame Shaoshang.

Shaoshang, don't be angry.

Have a good talk with Madam Cheng.

I'll… take my leave now.

Come to my room with me!

Sister, did you know that we were injured,

ill, and even got attacked by bandits on our way to Hua County?

Our entire entourage only survived thanks to Niao Niao taking charge.

Niao Niao has grown up.

So what?

She was just lucky.

Half of Hua County's property got destroyed.

Niao Niao directed the craftsmen to make blueprints and helped the people rebuild their homes.

Niao Niao also helped remodel the farmers' farming tools

just so they could get back to a normal life sooner.

So what? It's just some simple tricks.

Third Aunt, you don't have to keep speaking up for me.

Only what my cousin does is worthy of praise.

The insignificant things I do, don't mean a thing to my mother.

Sister, Niao Niao just started learning recently,

and she's already able to help the people.

If you didn't hold her back and prevent her from learning this, she would be so much more skilled.

Now, Niao Niao and the Lou family are discussing marriage,

and you're keeping her from getting married. Are you going to keep holding her back?

When did I hold her back from getting married?

It's just that at this very moment, that person is not suitable to marry.

What if it was Sister Yang Yang wanting to get married today? Would you stop her like this, too?

If you were able to be like Yang Yang and allow me to worry less about you,

I wouldn't stop you from marrying Lou Yao.

What about me do you have to be worried about?

No, what about me is worth you worrying about？

Fine, let me ask you.

Do you and Lou Yao really like each other?

How do you know I don't like A'Yao?

Your Third Aunt told me every little detail about your relationship with Lou Yao.

How can you say that you're affectionate towards each other?

Are you really that attached to him,

and feel that one day without seeing him is like three years without him?

Do you feel the affection that ordinary couples should have towards each other?

The number of couples in this world is like an array of stars. I can't count them all.

Why does everyone have to be the same?

Can't we just get what we want out of it and get along as partners for the rest of our lives?

But you don't like him at all.

How are you going to go through the ups and downs with him for the rest of your life?

Who says I don't like him?

I like him a lot.

You clearly don't know anything about the love between a husband and a wife.

You all say that I don't understand,

and repeatedly say that I have no idea.

Yes, there's a lot I don't understand.

That's because I never had anyone give guidance to me growing up.

My mother abandoned me when I was a child.

You might be back in my life now,

but what gives you the right to tell me what to do?

Fine.

Then I will wait and see.

I would like to see how you and Lou Yao can live happily ever after.



♪ 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 ♪