Love Like the Galaxy (2022) s01e02 Episode Script

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= Love Like the Galaxy=
=Episode 2=
Young Master,
His Majesty won't reprimand you
for investigating the case without
notifying him, right?
Why would His Majesty do so?
Young Master is
His Majesty's foster son.
How could His Majesty
bear to reprimand him?
Young Master,
didn't His Majesty grant you a pass
so that we could search
the house of any person
and do whatever we want?
Silence.
Did His Majesty grant you
the pass or not?
You think we're still
on the battlefield?
Violence is the only thing you know.
Now that we've returned victorious,
His Majesty said our merit was enough
to cover up for our crime.
However, regarding the armament case,
His Majesty wants us
to stop the investigation for now.
So, are we going to
stop investigating then?
When have I said so?
The armament theft has been
troubling me for many years.
We cannot stop our investigation.
But, didn't His Majesty tell us to stop?
You're such an idiot.
Young Master,
we've arrived at
Marquis Chengyang's Residence.
We haven't visited Marquis Chengyang
ever since we arrived at the capital.
I had already heard about the gossip
within the imperial court
while we were still on the battlefield.
(Marquis Chengyang's Residence)
They were just gossiping about how unfilial I was.
They gossiped plenty of things about me.
This isn't a big deal.
Old Madam, you must
take care of your health.
You mustn't let yourself fall sick.
It was my fault in the first place.
I didn't hide Uncle away well enough.
Initially,
I thought of hiding Uncle away
in the village.
I was sure that no one would find out.
I never expected Fourth Lady
to be that ruthless.
She held a grudge against me and Old Madam
for punishing her in the past.
She actually took revenge against us.
It's all because of
your inferior arrangements.
You unreliable fool.
How dare you try to hide a criminal?
Do you know that everyone around you
will be punished for your sin?
You'll be truly unfilial
Old Madam was implicated
because of this.
So, according to you,
Uncle was arrested
because of Fourth Lady.
Not only did she not commit any crime,
but she also rendered huge merit?
Uncle embezzled the military armaments.
What's wrong with reporting him
to the authorities?
If you're unsatisfied,
you can argue with them
in the government office.
Don't think that you can
scare me with the government office
just because I'm a housewife.
I may not understand the situation
within the imperial court,
however, I know
that blood runs thicker than water.
How could we sell each other out?
You should come up with a way
and try to save him.
Can you bear to watch Old Madam
suffer the pain
of losing one's family member
at such an age?
Those who embezzled military armaments
will face military punishments.
I'm not capable enough
to save him from that.
I don't care!
Shi,
you have to save your uncle somehow.
Shi!
Shi!
Now, you're only
concerned about your wife's family.
You don't care about your uncle
and your mother at all!
Mother.
Last time, I told you
to give me 2,000 liang
so that your aunt can get herself
a new daughter-in-law.
You weren't willing
to fork out the money!
However, when the brother
of your wife wanted to pursue his study,
you provided him
with all the money he needed!
You're so biased!
You have no regards
for my brothers at all!
Other people use the dowries
they receive from the bride's family
to pay for their expenses.
Only my sister-in-law
uses the money from her husband's family
to pay for her family's expenses.
You don't call that
getting a daughter-in-law.
You call that getting a concubine.
He's still young.
Studying and getting himself a bride
is the way to go.
Besides,
Yuanyi and I
earned a living
by risking our lives on the battlefield.
Why can't she use our money?
We're a family.
Why is there a need to
separate the two families?
I know I'm not comparable to you.
You're being so calculative.
Could it be that
you despise Old Madam
for spending money on her family?
Old Madam,
that's definitely not the case.
All of you are bad eggs!
Scram! All of you!
Brother-in-law,
sister-in-law,
this is quite the sudden visit.
We haven't got time to clean
and organize the main house yet.
I've cleared out some rooms
in the backyard.
Your entire family can stay there.
It's more convenient for you too.
You're asking my entire family
to stay in the side house?
How is that convenient?
Brother, it's been over 10 years
since you've met Fourth Lady, right?
If so, my arrangement
serves to form
a closer bond between you two.
We will gladly oblige, sister-in-law.
So pretentious.
I won't move out of the main house.
I'll see what you can do about it.
We've let down Niaoniao.
Look at how pale she looks.
She doesn't look healthy at all.
I wonder how much
she has suffered at home?
Madam, Lianfang is here.
Understood.
Has Madam Ge ever hired
a physician for Niaoniao?
Second Madam said
children will get better by themselves
when they fall sick.
She has been ignoring the child.
We were sent to the village
from time to time
for the past few years.
Although her parents have been
fighting at the frontlines,
Young Lady never got
to spend a single cent of their money.
Not only were we lacking in
food and apparel,
but we were also not taken care of
when we were sick.
They just left us to sink or swim.
Why did they send Niaoniao
to the village and leave her to die
without any reason?
Second Madam couldn't bear a son even
after being married for over 10 years.
That's why they were planning to adopt
her 10-year-old nephew, Yao.
They brought Yao to the residence
just a few days ago.
Niaoniao gave Yao a gourd of honey
out of kind intention.
But no one expected
the bees to come when he opened the lid.
Yao was stung all over his head.
Second Madam wanted Young Lady
to reflect upon her own actions.
She sent her to the village
during the coldest season of the year.
Madam Ge is truly vile and vicious.
I should've asked second brother
to divorce her.
Did Yao open the gourd of honey
himself?
Or did Niaoniao open it?
Young Lady opened it.
He couldn't even open the lid
when he was 10 years old?
He actually asked Niaoniao
to open it for him?
He could've had the honey
inside his room.
Why must he have it in the yard
where there are flowers and bees around?
It's either you don't do it,
or you do it properly.
If not, you'll turn into
a laughing stock.
General,
I've inquired about it from a physician.
Niaoniao
didn't faint because of the cold.
It was because her stomach
and spleen were damaged.
She stuffed herself with too much food.
It's because Young Lady was starving.
They don't feed her well
during usual days.
They only sent her some food
as you guys brought her here in a hurry.
Our lady had starved for several days.
That's why she devoured all the food.
She was afraid that she might not
be able to have decent food again.
If not, there's no reason
for her to do so.
We initially thought that Niaoniao
had her needs taken care of
when we were fighting in the war.
No one expected her
to live such a pathetic life.
All right, I understand.
You may leave now.
Yes, sir.
Although Madam has already
left someone kind and trustworthy
to take care of Niaoniao,
Madam Ge still managed to get her way.
Now that I've returned,
I will never allow this
to happen again.
It's getting late.
General, you still need to
visit your second brother, right?
I'll go and check on him.
Sickness comes quickly but goes slowly.
Young Lady's health
is seriously affected.
I don't know how long it'll take
before she can fully recover.
She fainted at just the right time.
She gave us a reason
to criticize Old Madam's
way of treating her.
(My mother does have sharp eyes.)
(I'm afraid she has already
seen through my act.)
(If so, why did she turn a blind eye
to the person who mistreated me?)
Madam, you're thoughtful indeed.
You told them you guys would return
half a month later.
That's why they couldn't cover up
their evil deeds and
gave themselves away.
Madam, these people
bore grudges against you.
That's why they directed
their hatred to Young Lady
and mistreated her.
(So, it's not that they didn't know
I was suffering here.)
(They just leave me be.)
Master is so worried about Young Lady.
I guess he won't obey
all of the Old Madam's wills now, right?
Don't worry.
General would've died
in the battlefield long ago
if he exhibited such petty kindness.
General
knows how to identify right from wrong.
There are no wives
who cannot win against
their mothers-in-law.
It just depends whether
their husbands are willing to help them.
(She let her daughter
suffered on purpose)
(so that Father can fall out with
Grandmother.)
(Mother is truly ruthless.)
I'm not worried about my husband.
I'm worried that it'll be difficult
to shape the next generation
if I leave them be
for the next 10 years.
That's why I can only
be strict with them
and try my best to
rectify their mistakes.
(Instead of dealing with the people
who bullied me,)
(she tried to discipline me instead.)
(I would rather
depend on myself than her.)
(Seems like I need to do this myself.)
(Prison of Judicial Review)
I ordered you
to monitor the Cheng Family.
Have you done so?
The Cheng Family
is in turmoil every day.
It's all because of the womenfolk.
I heard that Old Madam Cheng was angry
that Fourth Lady Cheng
betrayed her brother
and that she intended to punish her.
I've investigated them.
There's nothing wrong with
Cheng's Residence for the past few days,
except for Madam Ge,
the Second Madam of the family.
I've verified it.
The person who obstructed us
from investigating the residence
was Housemaid Li , the maid of the Second Madam.
Young Master,
the servant of the Cheng Family
sent this bundle to us.
He said this was prepared for
Young Master by Fourth Lady Cheng.
Could it be that she was trying
to bribe Young Master with money?
It's a bunch of junk?
The members of the Cheng Family
are filial indeed.
(Ge's Fabric Store)
Young Master,
just as you expected,
there's something wrong with
the accounts of the fabric store.
Head Armorer Dong invested 8000 liang
into this fabric store.
He only has a low salary.
That's why he must've embezzled
the government's money.
Young Master, you haven't thrown away
the junk that Fourth Lady
had teased us with?
Did Fourth Lady Cheng send them here
to tell us something
about the fabric store?
Dried straw.
It means that Head Armorer Dong was hiding
within the haystack back then.
And, the torn fabric
refers to the fabric store.
This is interesting.
Fourth Lady Cheng
took such a huge detour
to tell us about the truth.
Is she trying to get on our good side?
I think she wants us
to assist her in her escape.
Why should we do so?
I'm afraid she has already
found her own means
to escape.
I won't take this. Take it away.
This is medicine the imperial physician
had prescribed.
It's very effective.
Young Lady, please take some.
I've already recovered.
Why should I take this?
Not only will it heal you, but it will
also strengthen your body.
Young Lady, please take your medicine.
After that, you can have your snacks.
You can take it for me.
I!
Someone's here.
Quiet.
Why isn't my daughter doing any better?
Greetings, Father, Mother.
You may drop the formalities.
Why are you still so weak?
It's all because of Madam Ge.
My daughter's health
was seriously affected because of her.
She won't be able to
return to normal now.
Here.
Lie down.
The medicine is getting cold.
Hurry and feed the young lady.
Yes, Madam.
Here.
Just finish it. Here.
My daughter, why are you crying?
Father,
the medicine is too bitter.
Why don't we put some malt sugar
into the medicine?
How could you add random things
into the medicine prescribed by
the imperial physician?
As the saying goes,
good medicine tastes bitter.
You have to take this
until you recover from your sickness.
Your mother is right.
You should listen to your mother.
It's good for you. Drink up.
Niaoniao, be a good girl.
Once you get better,
I'll bring you to go horse riding.
We can enjoy the lantern party that will
be held after New Year together.
Our Niaoniao is a gorgeous girl.
Even if you put all those girls
from Wan's house together
into a bouquet,
Niaoniao is still
better-looking than them.
General.
It's vain to praise a girl
for her looks.
It's more important for her
to learn courtesy and virtues.
Niaoniao, finish it.
Drink up.
My goodness!
Old Madam is having a fit again.
We should check it out.
My goodness!
Stop drinking.
Later,
I'll put some malt sugar
into your medicine.
My brother!
Hurry up. The show will start soon.
I don't want to live anymore!
Cheng Shi won't just leave him to die.
Old Madam, please don't be silly!
Sister-in-law,
(Aunt Dong)
even if you wish to die, this is not the time!
If you die right now,
all hope will be lost for brother!
What has the Dong Family done wrong?
Why are they raiding our home?
If we set up a stage in the courtyard,
Grandmother can play
the entire troupe herself.
I don't want to live anymore!
Let me end my life!
Don't stop me!
It's Father's turn.
I don't want to live anymore!
I'll end my life!
-Aunt!
-Old Madam!
Mother!
Why did you use so much force?
Were you truly trying to
push me into the well?
I was just scaring them.
Get out of the way.
What are you up to again?
Look at how small the well is.
Do you think you can fit inside?
You heartless scum!
Look at Grandmother.
Look at her strong limbs
and sturdy body.
It's a waste that she wasn't a general.
Even if she jumps into the well,
we should be grateful
if she doesn't create a new well
with the impact of her jump.
The well is small?
I can't fit inside? If so, I
I'll bang my head into the wall!
I'll bang my head into the wall
and join your father!
Hey, you should drag me.
I'll bang my head into the wall!
Old Madam!
Old Madam, are you okay?
Try it and tell me.
You should drag my arm!
Why did you drag my sleeve?
I didn't expect you
to exert that much force.
Do you really wish to see me die?
Uncle is still staring at us.
My goodness!
Say,
do you think Master
will fall for the Old Madam's trick?
Although Father is kind-hearted,
he's a general who has been through
numerous wars
and killed countless enemies.
Of course he won't be duped.
Old Madam!
He has been alongside Mother
for many years.
He has already mastered every trick
there is.
He won't lose if he engages
Grandmother in a battle of wits.
It's all my fault!
I was too incompetent to save Uncle!
I'm so pitiful!
Too pitiful!
General.
Brother-in-law, you
Aren't you making things
difficult for Old Madam here?
We're a family.
No matter how difficult it was, saving
Uncle Dong should've been your priority.
My husband is going to kneel
in front of Old Madam.
Sister-in-law, you better
get out of the way.
Don't tell me you wish
to accept his bow too?
You're not worthy.
Get out of the way!
What are you doing?
Do you wish to laugh at me?
I told Mother before
that Uncle was a devious man.
Father is the son of Grandmother indeed.
His acting is pretty good too.
Young Lady, I guess
you take after your father too.
Why was he captured?
I'm so pitiful!
All of my brothers are either dead
or separated!
Your uncle is the only surviving son
of the family!
He wouldn't have turned into
a greedy person
if it weren't for the terrible days
he had endured back then!
Why don't we
send all of our money
to him?
Wait
That's right!
My nephew,
by saving your uncle,
you'll be saving your mother too!
We're a family and
we shouldn't be separated.
It's not that I don't want to save him!
I just can't!
That Ling Buyi
is just like Justice Pao.
If it weren't for the fact
that I had rendered merits
on the battlefield before I came back,
he would've arrested me
together with Uncle!
I don't dare to plead with him!
You heartless scum!
Are you going to do nothing
and let your uncle die?
Precisely!
Fine.
I'll report you to
the government office right now!
I'll report you for being unfilial!
I heard that our current emperor
emphasized filial piety the most.
If an official was reported for
being unfilial,
they'd be fined and given the rod.
If it was serious, they might be removed
from their positions too.
Let's see if you're afraid of that.
Old Madam,
do you know that going against
the filial code is a huge crime?
Getting the rod and his position removed
isn't a big deal.
What if they seize our assets
and execute the entire family?
What will you do by then?
Execute the entire family?
No one told me about that.
Mother, you can go ahead.
If you're reporting me
just because I didn't obey you
and help uncle to escape,
I have nothing to be afraid of
even if you report me
to His Majesty.
So, you're pressuring me
with national affairs
now that you're an official, huh?
From now on, I won't eat or drink.
Say,
do you think the Old Madam
is truly trying to kill herself here?
Why don't we make a bet?
She'll give up
within half a month.
Are you guys done?
Of course not.
This is just the first round.
Greetings, Mother.
Young Lady, did you catch a cold?
Maybe I caught a cold
when I was taking a walk just now.
Mother, don't worry about me.
Why didn't you rest in your room
since you were feeling unwell?
It's windy out here.
You should rest in your room.
Don't come outside.
Yes, Mother.
I thought
my days would be happier
after Father and Mother returned home.
But now,
it seems like my days
won't be as carefree as before.
Even so, it's better for your mother
to discipline you than your aunt.
Madam feels sorry for you.
They're doing this for your sake.
You don't need to deceive me.
I won't fall for it anyway.
Spare me!
I'll confess!
I'll confess!
Please spare me!
Where are you bringing me?
This guy is so insensible.
He just had to lie
when Young Master
was asking him questions.
Young Master is
an intelligent individual.
Of course he could tell
that he was lying.
That's why he rewarded him
with a knee break.
What's a knee break?
It's when you stab
a person's knee with a knife
and dig out their kneecaps
Please stop it.
We've already gone easy on him.
Last time, there was
another stubborn guy.
Have you ever heard of lead-filling?
It's when a person drills a hole
in another person's eyes
and fill them with lead.
Open the door!
General Ling!
General Ling!
General Ling!
General Ling! Please spare me!
Head Armorer Dong.
Please spare me!
General Cheng has already requested me
to enforce the law impartially.
No matter what you plan to do now,
it is all but futile.
I hate it the most
when people lie to me.
Whenever I encounter liars,
I will despise them
and kill them.
Now, I have the ledger
of Ge's fabric store with me.
How dare you lie to me?
General Ling! I was innocent!
Someone!
Sir!
Take him away.
Let's go!
General Ling!
I'll confess!
I'll confess everything!
Please spare me!
Please spare me!
My good sister,
let me take a look at you.
Why did you become so thin?
Old Madam, I thought I would
never be able to see you again!
Later, I'll find Ling Buyi
and inquire about Uncle's condition
so that Mother can stop worrying.
After all, Uncle was arrested
after Niaoniao sold him out.
I'm afraid Mother would make things
difficult for her.
Dear,
there is a way to kill
two birds with one stone.
Do you still remember Hu Ao?
Who?
Do you mean Mother's confidante
back then?
(Hu Ao)
It was chaotic out there.
I wouldn't be here
if your son didn't save us back then.
Back then, I was surrounded by bandits.
They were
trying to slash me.
Luckily, Colonel Cheng came
to our rescue together with his troops.
He intercepted the bandit's attack
with his spear.
It was a close shave.
Colonel Cheng's weapon wasn't
as durable as the bandits'.
His spear was broken.
Even without his trusty weapon,
with a body full of injuries,
he took the bandit's
long blade from his hands!
That was how he saved our lives!
A body full of injuries?
My son!
Were you hurt anywhere?
Take off your clothes
and show them to me.
Madam Hu is still here.
It's fine. Madam Hu has seen everything!
Hurry and take off your clothes
Shi?
Shi!
I told you to join the war
to win honor and make a fortune from it.
I didn't ask you to sacrifice your life!
I have no choice but to risk my life
since I don't have any good weapons.
I've already notified her.
I think
we can make Old Madam see the truth
and tell right from wrong now.
On the battlefield,
one's weapon is their life source.
Some scoundrels actually
swapped the good weapons
with counterfeits
and sold them to our soldiers!
What a scoundrel!
Old Madam,
Madam Dong requests an audience.
Okay.
Great timing.
Invite her in.
Yes, Madam.
My sister,
you may leave for now.
Thank you, Old Madam.
I'm sure Aunt is here
to make things difficult for you
because of Uncle's issue.
It's all because of
my incompetency and low rank.
Even if I beg Ling Buyi,
he might not let Uncle off.
Why don't I bear the blame for Uncle?
I'll say that Uncle Dong embezzled
the armaments under my order.
I will be executed.
Uncle Dong will be rescued.
The Cheng Family will be executed
instead of the Dong Family.
That's great!
That's a great idea!
That's an excellent idea!
My nephew,
you're a high-ranking official.
Even if you do commit a crime,
His Majesty will be
more lenient toward you.
At most, His Majesty will just fine you.
Sister-in-law,
why don't we let your son
bear the blame for him?
You vicious wretch!
How dare you try to harm my son?
Yesterday,
there was no smoke
coming out from our chimney.
I thought something was off.
That's why I performed a divination.
It actually said
that the Cheng Family
would be in turmoil due to disturbance
from relatives.
The deities were right.
The Cheng Family will
perish in your hands!
My second daughter-in-law's fabric store
was also seized because of you two!
You and your family,
all of you are rotten apples!
Someone!
Chase this vicious wretch away!
I'll break the legs of the person
who allowed her in!
Sister-in-law,
he was the one who said
Shut up!
He said so himself!
He said that himself!
Mother, this is the result
when you only listen
to one side of the story.
Mother, you were duped by Uncle
and his family
into thinking that
they were closer to you.
You bullied and deceived
your own family instead.
The Cheng Family was
only able to lead a good life
because Yuanyi and I risked our lives
on the battlefield for many years.
Don't tell me you're going
to abandon everything
because of Uncle Dong's crime?
No!
I don't want that!
I don't want that!
I don't want that!
The Old Madam has been
in her room the entire day.
She said she wouldn't eat anything.
Mother was always the first
when it came to eating.
Now, she's not eating?
I'm afraid she has finally
straightened out her thoughts.
Finally.
Father, it's all because
you touched her heart with your words.
No matter how biased Grandmother is,
she shouldn't sacrifice
the entire Cheng Family
in exchange for Uncle Dong's life.
When eating, do not converse.
When in bed, do not speak.
Your parents are having a conversation.
You shouldn't interfere.
You guys haven't started eating yet.
Your grandmother isn't eating
partly because of your fault.
Fine. Let's eat.
Father,
I suddenly feel sick.
I'm afraid my stomach
hasn't fully recovered yet.
Niaoniao is just like me.
She'll have a stomachache
whenever she listens to lectures
during mealtimes.
An ancient sage once said
that we must not lecture our child
during mealtimes.
Which sage was it?
Niaoniao,
you should have more meat.
I'm sure you starved yourself
when you were in the village.
Thank you, Father.
She shouldn't take meat
if her stomach is feeling uncomfortable.
It's better for her to
have an empty stomach.
Mother,
you must be starving.
Here, have some snacks.
Here.
It's been over 10 years
since I last saw you.
See how I changed.
Mother, I know you're worried about me.
You're
my first son.
How could I not worry about you?
You had only sent me
a few bamboo slips
over the past 10 years!
I thought you were slaying enemies
and rending merit on the battlefield.
I never expected you to suffer so much.
Mother, I wanted to write to you.
But you don't know how to read.
I just didn't want
Madam Ge to read the letter
I wrote to you.
No matter how vile she was,
you still used her dowries
to provide aid to
the Xiao Family, didn't you?
I don't know where her dowries went.
I, Cheng Shi, am
an honest and upright man.
No matter how vile I am,
I wouldn't use the dowries
of my sister-in-law
to support the family of my wife.
Xiao Yuanyi remarried!
Her family was shattered into pieces.
All of their assets had been sold off.
Even so, you still liked her.
That's right.
I won't marry anyone else besides her.
My son,
I dote on you
and your third brother the most.
However, ever since you two got married,
you two were only
concerned about your wives.
You two only spoke to your wives.
You two neglected your mother.
Isn't that the case
when a man establishes a family?
Even if it were 100 years later,
Mother, you should be
buried together with Father
while we would be buried together
with our wives.
They can't just bury
the three of us together, right?
I understand now.
Mother, you're just envious
of our spouses.
I?
I am not.
Father passed away
when we were still young.
I know you feel lonely.
Mother, is there anyone you fancy?
If there's someone you fancy,
remarrying him won't be a problem.
You!
As your juniors, we will never stop you.
What nonsense are you talking about?
When did I say I wanted to remarry?
You brat!
Mother, you need not be shy.
We knew that you'd contributed a lot
to the Cheng Family.
Mother, if you wish to remarry,
I and my siblings won't object to it.
Mother, if you give birth
to new siblings for us,
we will surely treat them
like our own siblings.
I!
Fine.
Fine then.
If you pass away early,
I'll definitely find another man
for your wife to remarry.
By then, she'll give birth
to a bunch of kids.
I'm not afraid of that.
Yuanyi isn't
an irresolute person like you.
You better scram!
You unfilial brat!
I'll beat you to death!
Scram!
You brat!
Mother, stop hitting me!
Father made Grandmother angry again.
Mother is always one step ahead.
She's letting her husband
doing her work on her behalf.
There's no need for her to make
threatening gestures in front of her.
Are you saying
all of this is part of my plot?
As a girl,
not only did you eavesdrop
on your elders,
but you also judged your elders.
This is preposterous.
Give me your hand.
From tomorrow onward,
Niaoniao is to read and copy
"The Book of Rites" in her room.
She's not allowed to go out
until she finishes copying it.
But
But Father said
there would be a lantern party
during Lantern Festival.
I've never attended one in my life
Elders make the call in the house.
You will stay at home and study.
Mother brought a ruler with her
just to find faults with me.
Young Lady, you misunderstood Madam.
Madam didn't bring the ruler here
in order to discipline you.
Madam cared about you.
She just did that in a fit of rage.
I will try to speak to Madam again.
Young Lady,
don't be sad.
What's there for me to be sad about?
I don't care about
Mother's opinion of me anyway.
A loving mother and filial child
is the direct opposite
of our relationship.
I won't feel sad
about losing it
since I don't own it in the first place.
What's wrong with you?
Don't tell me Old Madam beat you up?
Mother was jealous of our love.
I suggest her to remarry
out of kindness,
but she threw a fit instead.
What did you say?
You suggested her to remarry?
Was I wrong?
She's been pretty irritable
these few days.
I'm afraid it's because of
the imbalance in Yin and Yang.
Old Madam did the right thing.
I should give you another beating
to complement hers.
Back then,
I thought Erlang
could join the government office.
When you don't discipline a child well,
they will grow up
to be prodigals or criminals.
No matter how willful a girl is,
at least we can protect her.
Moreover, the battlefield is dangerous.
I didn't want her
to suffer alongside us.
But I didn't expect Niaoniao
to be a troublemaker as well.
I regret my decision
for entrusting our girl to Madam Ge.
She actually learned
all the bad things from her.
Eavesdropping on people,
tricking people,
even teasing her elders.
Those are not the behaviors
of an excellent lady.
Dear, calm down. Please be appeased.
Since Madam Ge didn't teach her well,
we could take our time to teach her.
Take our time?
We cannot afford to take our time.
Do you expect her husband to teach her
if I fail my duties as her mother?
Look at this.
What is this?
Yesterday, there was no smoke
coming out from our chimney.
I thought something was off.
That's why I performed a divination.
This is because Niaoniao
modified the chimney in secret.
She was trying
to frighten Old Madam.
She preyed on Old Madam's
superstitious beliefs
and tricked her.
I was wondering
why the chimney wasn't working.
Niaoniao is so intelligent.
She's actually capable of that?
You're still trying
to be protective of her?
I would've given her the military rod
if she was one of my soldiers.
Niaoniao's current apparel
doesn't fit her body.
Get me the ruler.
I'll order new apparel for her
once I'm done taking her measurements.
Dear, I know you wish
to make it up to her.
You want to discipline her
in the shortest time possible.
However, it takes 1,000 days
to raise an army.
We've only been home for a few days.
I'd already made the wrong decision once
back then.
That's why Niaoniao
ended up like this.
I mustn't repeat the same mistake.
If I leave her be,
her future will be ruined.
I have to discipline this child
no matter what.
♪The beacon-fire has knocked
over the white snow♪
♪I caress the scars gently
from the past♪
♪Your back to the light,
your eyes contain the galaxy♪
♪I hum as the sun
and the moon mutter back♪
♪The light between your brows♪
♪Was put out and rekindled
by the secular world♪
♪The sky, the mountain, and the ocean,
whom do I part them for?♪
♪As I wake up from the blue sea,
stone steles stand like a mountain range♪
♪Under the lantern, criticisms were thrown,
the narrow door could not contain my feelings♪
♪The joys and woes of this mortal life,
we speak as we dream of the future♪
♪Both of us will be♪
♪In the sea of stars,
burning bright with our sincerity♪
♪Our sincerity♪