01x54 - Episode 54

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[Love Like the Galaxy]

[Love Like the Galaxy 2: Episode 27]

I recall, back then,

I made malt sugar for the empress here.

When His Majesty found out,

he rewarded you.

At that time, I felt it was unfair.

I told Empress

that ever since I was with you,

everyone only saw your wife-to-be...

instead of Cheng Shaoshang.

Empress told me...

that my temperament was too solitary and I only cared about my own life...

and my own gains.

She said I needed to learn to be more rounded,

to understand that if one mountain isn't opened, open another one.

In the past, I hated you for abandoning me.

I hated you for going your own way.

I hated you for jumping down the cliff alone rather than going with me.

I hated myself for giving away my true love,

but you told me a mouthful of lies.

After five years,

I have put these down with great difficulty.

I really cannot...

give you my true heart...

and my trust anymore.

Shaoshang...

I'm sorry.

No matter what you choose to do,

I will respect you.

All these years in the northwest,

there was not a day that I didn't live with regrets.

I understand you.

I deeply knew that...

you feared being abandoned.

But I still chose to hurt you in the way that you felt the most pain.

For the first 20 years of my life,

I lived in hatred.

For the rest of my life,

I will live in remorse.

If you'd let me,

I will dig out my heart to give to you.

But I know that...

I don't have the right anymore.

I told Empress once.

If the husband is the sun that shines brightly everywhere,

then we, as women,

can be the stars.

The sun, moon, and the galaxy,

it doesn't matter how high or low,

only with co-existence...

can the world be attained.

I will live a good life.

After I deliver Empress's hair to her hometown,

I will also go and see the big, wide world.

Travel the mountains and rivers, see everything.

You will also live a good life.

Won't you?

Once I've dealt with the land ownership and taxation matter,

I'll return to the northwest again...

to safeguard the border...

and protect this galaxy in the mortal world.

I will cherish myself.

I will also live well.

Empress loved the beautiful autumn scenery the most.

Young Miss, don't keep thinking about it.

The 49 days of mourning for Empress Xuan are over.

If you still feel sad for her, she will worry about you in the netherworld.

I just casually mentioned it.

All these years,

of course I know about the empress's health.

Her illness was chronic and deep.

This day was coming sooner or later.

Luckily,

she left peacefully...

without pain.

As it is,

I feel a lot less burdened.

Niao Niao.

Niao Niao, Mother made your favorite honey rice cake.

Come with me to eat them in the room. Come.

Come, come. Try it.

How is it?

Forget it. I knew I couldn't make these well.

Look at you, Dear. You are upset with yourself.

Niao Niao hasn't said if it tastes good.

Niao Niao, be good. My good Niao Niao.

I made this myself by going to the kitchen before 5:00 a.m.

Eat some more. Try it again.

Dear, you should just scold her a little.

It's too scary when you are so gentle and nice.

General, you're speaking nonsense again.

I'd rather pretend for the rest of my life,

as long as Niao Niao is happy.

In the first 15 years, we weren't at home.

We couldn't pretend even if we wanted to.

For the last five years, Niao Niao was in the palace.

There was no chance to pretend.

Niao Niao, just let Mother keep pretending.

If, one day, I can't pretend anymore,

don't laugh at me.

Niao Niao,

I was wrong.

It was also the first time that I became the mother of a girl.

I didn't know the difference between raising a daughter and leading soldiers.

It's even more different from raising a son.

I also wanted to change.

But you grew up so fast.

You wouldn't tolerate letting me figure out how to change.

I was wrong, Niao Niao.

If you can give me another chance,

I definitely won't leave you behind.

Even if we risked our lives in dire straits,

I would have kept you by my side.

Our whole family would live and die together.

Your mother is right. If we could go back to the past,

I would have risked my life to oppose your grandmother and Madam Ge

to keep all of you by our side for sure.

General, do you really mean it, that you would risk your life to fight with Mother?

- I mean it.
- Then, deliver this plate of snacks to Mother.

Also, tell Mother

that you're about to leave for Yu Prefecture to pacify the unrest caused by the land ownership and taxation order.

Let's see if Mother will risk her life to fight you.

Why are you talking about this?

What if she blocks me from going?

In my whole life, only two people have given me the worst headaches.

No. Three.

Mother, Niao Niao,

and you, My Dear.

Father, who's the worst?

Naturally, it's...

My Dear.

It's best that I take the snacks to Grandmother.

Spirits and Gods everywhere, please give your blessings.

Bless A'Zhi to have good fate and fortune, perils will turn into good luck.

Years ago, when I gave birth to A'Zhi,

it was at an auspicious hour.

That day, the clouds in the sky

looked like a dragon sometimes, and then looked like a tiger at other times.

That's right. Third Master has been promoted from County Governor all the way to Provincial Governor.

Who knows, within a few days, he might just return to the capital to become the Grand Minister of Works.

A'Zhi has good luck.

That is because I gave birth to him at a good time.

- Old Immortal said at that time, your A'Zhi...
- Old Madam.

Don't mention that person again.

It was his terrible divination that

forced you to keep Fourth Young Miss here,

causing Fourth Young Miss to be at odds with Eldest Madam.

That's why she suffered for many years.

Is Grandmother's appetite better lately?

Young Miss, you're finally back to live at home after living in the palace for five years.

Even though Old Madam doesn't talk about it, she's happy in her heart.

At that time,

I was possessed by evil

and was persuaded by Madam Ge.

All day long,

I wanted to control Eldest Son and his wife.

That's why Niao Niao was hindered.

If I could do it over,

I would definitely treat Niao Niao well.

- Treat her well.
- She is my grandchild.

In the future Niao Niao

can marry whoever she wants. Or not marry at all.

I already told Eldest Son.

Once I pass,

all the gold and treasures that I've saved

will totally be left to Niao Niao.

Even if she never marries,

- she will still have good support.
- All right, all right, Old Madam.

I am sorry to the child.

Lian Fang, do you still remember,

back then, when I was ill in that hut in the countryside,

if it weren't for you taking good care of me,

by now, my grave would probably be

covered with grass as high as the knees.

Young Miss, you are lucky, so the perils will naturally be resolved into fortune.

How can I take the credit?

Back then I didn't even know what my parents looked like.

Or how their personality was. The person I could trust the most

was you.

It's all in the past now.

Right now, Master, Madam, and the Young Masters

love you so much.

These past few years were like a dream.

During this one month, I have been thinking...

whether I will wake up suddenly...

- and find out that everything was a dream.
- Young Miss is probably very tired.

And you slept too long, so it has made you confused.

Actually, I want to reconcile with Grandmother, too.

I just can't feel close to her.

Perhaps I still resent her for separating me from my own family for all those years.

Perhaps I resent her for not letting me feel

any family affection for 15 years,

and not know what being loved felt like.

But when the Cheng family was under the worst disaster,

she still came forward...

to gradually become one family with me.

But I really don't know how to face her.

Young Miss, you endured so much suffering.

It's normal that you find it hard to accept her.

In the past, my mother said that I had a lot of hostility.

I wasn't convinced.

I finally know it now.

- Madam has already—
- Lian Fang.

You don't need to say more. I understand Mother's feelings.

From now on,

I won't worry about those things anymore.

I won't think about who hates me...

or who dislikes me.

On the contrary, I will think about...

who likes me and who treats me well.

Becaue only when I think of those people,

I'll have the confidence to live on.

People...

should think more about good things.

The rest of my life is still long.

This is the way to live well.

I'm leaving tomorrow.

I came especially to you today to bid farewell.

I'm also preparing to meet His Majesty to bid farewell.

Two years ago, in order to help his sworn brother, my father

caused peril to General Weng who was leading an expedition.

He committed an unpardonable crime.

To save my father, Huo Buyi led troops to help...

and almost lost his life.

His Majesty was kind to dismiss my father from his position and send him to Jiaodong with my mother to receive punishment.

As for me, I asked His Majesty to send me to carry out the land ownership and taxation order.

How are Prefect Yuan and Madam Yuan doing?

They are actually better than they ever were.

My father felt ashamed to face the Yuan ancestors and got sick soon after.

Because of that, my mother started taking care of him.

She was also willing to go with him to his hometown.

It can be considered a good ending for their marriage.

It's just that...

they were still worried about our marriage before they left.

I'm sorry, Yuan Shanjian.

Ultimately, I still can't give you what you want.

Me? I expected it. You shouldn't worry.

In the future, I will be elevated to be among the Three Grand Counselors.
[Three highest positions in the imperial court under the emperor]

My sons and descendants will also be among the Three Grand Counselors.

With these rising officials, our Yuan family will flourish continually.

What a pity. You can't become the wife of a grand counselor.

There are those who are more qualified than I to be the wife of a grand counselor.

Shaoshang.

Actually, I knew long ago.

This was a losing game for me.

I've really lost now, but I don't regret playing the game.

Except that, even though I lost, Huo Buyi didn't win either.

Isn't that right?

All these years, I've been waiting for you to walk towards me.

This time, I will watch you bid farewell and leave first.

Don't turn your head back.

Otherwise, I'm afraid I'll regret giving you up to him.

Young Miss, have you been well since we last parted?

I know your feelings.

But I can't give you what you want.

You've thought it through?

Yes, I have.

You almost died saving my father. If I continue to hold a grudge against you,

I'd really be ungrateful.

Now that His Majesty is promoting land ownership and taxation.
[To make rich people account for what they really own]

I have volunteered to go to all the prefectures to inspect

the progress in carrying out land ownership and taxation.

I hope I can make meritorious achievements before I return to the capital.

How about you?

It's the same with me for the land ownership and taxation order.

His Majesty has decreed to establish the main headquarters in Yu Prefecture.

I am concerned that there are still Emperor Li's remnants that aren't eradicated.

I plan to go there to assist the crown prince.

If I remember correctly, General Cheng should have been the one to go.

You are really a good son-in-law, going to the b*ttlefield for your father-in-law again.

I just don't understand something.

You helped Cheng Song intercept the remnants in Mid-Shu

because he is Shaoshang's older brother.

You are escorting the crown prince for the land matter instead of General Cheng,

because he is Shaoshang's father.

It's what you should do either by sentiment or reasoning.

Why are you helping the Yuan family, then?

After all, I've never let go of Shaoshang.

You and I are rivals in love.

Because I am...

the one outsider in this entire capital,

who cares about you the most.

I'm speaking from the bottom of my heart.

No matter in the past or the future,

if you aren't well, Shaoshang won't have peace of mind.

Just like when she recommended Lou Yao,

I wouldn't be upset over that.

Because that's how she is,

someone who talks uncaringly but has a warm heart.

Only when all the people she cares about are well,

will she have peace of mind.

So I have to ensure the well-being of all of you,

she will then...

seek her own well-being.

I've always felt it was not good to be too deeply in love.

The unbearable love depressed my father,

and it pained my mother for her whole life.

It made me lose my parents' affection since my childhood

and made me survive on my own.

Yet, you are...

more deeply in love than I am, more stupid than I am.

So you are more worthy of her love.

I, Yuan Shanjian, also wish that the person who will stay with her till the end

will also be the best one.

It's only a little more than 10 li from here to Hua County.

Do you want to visit Lou Yao?

A'Yao is broad-minded.

He is also devoted to the people as a parent-like official.

He is surely governing Hua County very well.

He and He Zhaojun are doing well.

It's better that I don't disturb them.

Stop!

Miss Cheng, there is a young lady straight ahead who wants to see you.

Miss Cheng, it's been a while.

Lou Li?

My older brother heard that you are passing by, so he asked me to invite you to Hua County for a meal.

Thank you for the invitation.

I am delivering the empress's hair remains to her old home, so it's not convenient for me to go.

Older Brother asked me to come and invite an old friend to see what Hua County looks like now.

He wants to tell you that Hua County is no longer as devastated as you saw in the past.

People are living in comfort now and do not suffer the pain of separation.

If it weren't for Sister-in-law's pending birth and not being able to get away,

he would have personally come to invite you.

Miss Cheng, do you really not want to see?

Go ahead.

All right then. I'll follow you.

Sister Zhaojun is about to give birth.

if you bring along a deceased person's remains,

I'm afraid...

Older Brother.

You stay here. I'll rush back right after dinner.

All right.

I'll go with you.

[Hua County Government Office]

Miss Lou, why are you dressed like this?

Not long ago, my father and mother passed away in our hometown.

I am still in mourning. Please forgive me, Miss Cheng.

Miss Cheng, please go in.

There are fewer guards in the city than before.

His Majesty implemented the land ownership and taxation order in Yu Prefecture. A few of the surrounding rural towns became restless.

Yuan Shanjian has been patrolling the borders. My older cousin has also dispatched many guards in support.

So that's why the County Office has so few men.

Why?

Is Miss Cheng used to being surrounded by servants at your beck and call?

That you're no longer used to not having numerous servants to wait on you?

Come at me!

Say it. Who sent you here?

He had a poison pill in his mouth. He is dead.

- Follow me to search.
- Yes!

- Come with me.
- Yes!

I didn't expect you, Shaoshang, to suddenly pay us a visit. Apologies for the unsatisfactory reception.

I met Miss Cheng on the road and remembered that both Older Brother and Sister-in-law haven't seen her in many years.

So I invited her as a guest.

Brother. Sister Zhaojun. You don't mind, right?

How could we?

Shaoshang, there were a few changes in A'Li's family in the past few years.

So please do not take her words to heart.

On the road here,

Hua County has been well-managed by A'Yao and Sister Zhaojun.

The streets are much more lively than before.

Many of the home construction methods were those I've learned from you in the past.

Shaoshang, I am sorry.

I shouldn't have blamed my older brother's suicide on you.

But back then,

my sister-in-law was missing. I was worried so...

- Now...
- The Lou family was glorious. Now our family has become like this.

We can only blame those certain people who used the Lou family as a stepping stone for their own glorious future.

Lou Li, our family became like this because Older Brother went astray.

We cannot blame it on others.

Let's eat.

Whom is this seat for?

- That is for...
- Miss Cheng.

This buttermilk is rare in Hua County.

You must properly taste it.

Thank you very much.

Sister-in-law.

Zhaojun, what is wrong?

A'Yao, my stomach hurts. I'm afraid I'm going into labor.

Didn't the physician say there's at least a month until the due date? How did this happen?

Hua County's sole mid-wife is Old Woman Chen,

but I heard she seems to have gone with her husband to Qing County to visit relatives.

She's not in Hua County today.

I will ride quickly to find her.

Zhaojun, hold on.

A'Li, I must entrust you with them here.

Don't worry. Go on.

Wait for me. I will be back soon!

Servants! Servants!

Help Sister-in-law to the ancestral temple. It's more spacious there!

Miss Cheng, you are also a woman. Please help her.

I understand that you and Sister Zhaojun were at odds with each other in the past,

but for Older Brother, help her!

I can't!

Naturally.

Report!

Young Lord, we've just searched

the nearby trenches and discovered several decapitated corpses. Some of them wore Hua County's guard armors.

And a couple...

of them seem to be Vice Minister Yuan's household troops, based on their attire.

Black-Armored Guards, heed your orders!

Yes!

- Follow me to Hua County immediately!
- Yes!

Go in.

Let's go. Be careful.

[Emulate the Virtuous]
[Idiom from the Analects of Confucius]

How come the County Office has an additional ancestral temple? Who cultivates here?

Take your leave first. Close the doors behind you.

Yes.

Cheng Shaoshang!



♪ 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 ♪

♪ We’ll use our absolute sincerity to
bring radiance to the ordinary ♪