Are You The One (2024) s01e14 Episode Script
Episode 14
♪Flowers falling by the river again♪
♪Turning the clear waves red♪
♪Sparrows singing in celebration♪
♪Calm years pass by the silent bustling city♪
♪Sitting at home♪
♪No one knows love's outline like I do♪
♪If one day the river breeze blows again♪
♪I won't be a mere reflection in the mirror♪
♪Dreams can shatter; Memories remain♪
♪Rich fragrance aids; Light ink writes♪
♪In the deep red windows lies mundane dust♪
=Are You The One=
=Episode 14=
But
will your mother
agree?
You can rest assured.
I can handle my household.
And my mother
does not interfere in this matter.
Then I can rest assured.
When do we set off?
Set off?
Where to?
To transport grain.
Transport grain?
My Lord, you see.
Our family runs a porcelain shop.
We
We don't have grain.
I have gathered the grain.
I am appointed by Lord Huaiyang to supervise
the provisions.
I want to borrow some goodwill
to use the trade guild's convoy
to assist with the transportation.
Assisting with transportation of grain?
This matter,
on a small scale,
is a trivial matter.
On a larger scale,
it's a significant contribution.
We will be family in the future anyway.
- Yes.
- Good.
- Family?
- Family.
According to etiquette,
we are not yet family.
But for you and Zhen,
isn't it only a matter of time?
Moreover,
it'll give me an excuse
to explain it to the trade guild, right?
What do you say?
(Auspice and Fortune)
Slow down, Mr. He.
The lives and blood of the common people.
The soldiers wrapped in their own armor.
Our Lingquan merchants rely
on the protection of the kingdom.
If we can't repay the country,
what use is it?
Yes.
You and I
have no excuse.
Yes.
Do you want me to go
with Lord Zhennan?
You go back
and reallocate manpower.
Hurry and go.
Hurry up.
- Let's go.
- Goodbye.
Goodbye.
Zhen.
Father.
I can deliver
the provisions,
but if you still want to sell me,
I'm not willing.
Marriage is a match
made in heaven.
How did it become a transaction?
You can marry the Lord
and enjoy a good life.
Our family can also change its status.
What's wrong with that?
If the Lord is willing
to promise this,
why aren't you willing?
Yes.
I'm a thousand times unwilling.
You
You don't want to marry the Lord
as his wife?
If I must marry,
I would not marry such a person.
I know his character too well.
Father, he
No need to say more.
You have
to marry Lord Zhennan.
This is non-negotiable.
For the sake of our family,
you have to marry.
You must marry.
Everyone, quiet down.
Quiet down and listen to me.
Listen to me.
The war ahead is perilous.
The commander has ordered
not to proceed.
Let us pass.
Why can't we pass?
Why not?
These women don't understand the big picture.
Actually, not letting them proceed
is for their own good.
Everyone.
Madam.
I understand your anxiety
about the war and your concern
about your loved ones.
But as you can see,
with the war ahead,
the military order is in place.
We've already arrived.
Talking more is useless.
Why not use your energy
for the right purpose?
That sounds nice,
but we can't fight in the war.
What's the right purpose?
Exactly. We're old and weak.
What can we do?
My husband used
to be a weak scholar
who spent all day at home on arts.
But with the war imminent,
he resolutely went to the battlefield.
Since the men of Zhenzhou
can fight and die for the country,
who says that the women of Zhenzhou
can't stabilize the rear
and contribute to the warfare?
How can we help?
We can stay here.
We can clean up the houses,
collect food, and find physicians and medicine.
If they're short of anything,
we can help provide it.
If they get injured,
we can offer them a place to rest and heal.
This way, those soldiers will know
that their loved ones
won't distract them
from their desire to fight.
Instead, we are a strong shield for them,
closely connected.
Let's go back.
Even if the men die in battle,
we will wipe our tears
and bring them home.
(Carriage and Horses)
Miss, the carriages
and horses have been checked.
Please take a look.
Get ready to set off.
Yes.
In the past few days, thanks to Miss He,
the grain transportation has gone smoothly.
Lady He?
Lord Zhao.
I am just a merchant's daughter.
I don't deserve the title
of Lady He.
You do deserve it.
If there's nothing else, let's set off.
What else needs to be settled?
The merchant's daughter
should check all the expenses
on this trip.
That's all I can do.
Unlike you noble lords,
born into wealth.
Miss He, your words are biased.
If I had a choice,
I would rather be a commoner,
choosing to be a physician
or a soldier if I want.
That's an easy thing to say.
You're a lord,
so you can choose what you want to do.
Common people don't have such options.
I will handle the tasks given to me
by the trade guild,
but I disagree with what my father
wants you to promise.
I can't do that.
I see.
Miss, rest assured.
When the time comes, I will deny it.
This matter
is your father's wishful thinking.
I am merely going with him.
It's all for the sake of the border war.
All the coercion
and deception.
You and Lord Huaiyang
are the same kind of people
who use the people.
For your own gain,
you'll use others.
How have I deceived?
Your father was deluded
and caused trouble.
Even if I am foolish or vile,
I wouldn't make a joke out of this matter.
Moreover,
are the provisions for my benefit?
I also want to be an idle person at home.
Do you think I want
to deal with those who prioritize profit?
Don't speak ill of my family.
I just said it.
Lingquan merchants
wouldn't make the transportation so smooth
for the sake of Zhenzhou
and the court, right?
Won!
Mr. He.
Mr. He, how can you still eat at this time?
What's the hurry?
Early this morning,
we received news from the capital.
Lord Huaiyang is leading the army to war
because the court wants to kill him.
With no funds, food, and reinforcements,
victory is impossible.
If that's the case,
our merchant convoy
is doomed.
Is this true?
Absolutely true.
Quickly.
Call your sister back.
No matter what,
the convoy cannot leave.
Go!
There's no time to lose.
You can't leave!
You can't leave! Stop!
This battle is doomed.
You're heading to your death.
Set off immediately!
Set off what?
My Lord,
are you leading
the trade guild into a fire pit?
- Lord Huaiyang
- Shut up!
This cannot be discussed publicly.
Tell Father.
Merchants keep their promises.
The convoy must leave.
It was Father who told you to return.
Are you defying him?
Zhen.
He Zhen!
Alright.
Dare not to speak the truth?
Let me say it.
Everyone, listen up.
- Cover his mouth.
- This battle
Everyone, continue.
Miss He.
You should go back too.
The guild has let me in charge
of the escort.
I must lead them out
and bring them back safely.
What if your brother
was telling the truth?
Merchant women
also have integrity.
The soldiers of Zhenzhou fear nothing.
What is there for me to fear?
Alright.
Let's set off.
Prepare to set off.
- Sure.
- Sure.
There is no space left here.
You'll have to find another way.
Isn't there a spot there?
That's for the coachman.
I'm the coachman.
You?
I supervise the grain.
I must lead by example.
You don't think
that I was pampered since childhood
and am unable to do anything, right?
Lady He.
Get on the carriage.
Why are you crying?
So annoying.
Your Wen is a cook.
Naturally, you are not worried.
Who said that?
The cook is also in the army.
If the battle gets fierce,
who cares if you cook
or handle horses?
What if my husband dies?
What will I do?
Don't worry.
No one will die today.
No one will die?
This war has dragged on for so long.
Seems the enemy leader, A Gushan,
is not only brave
but also a strategist.
If he's a skilled strategist,
the first battle
against a rival will be a test
to demonstrate power.
So, this first battle
might not happen.
Might not happen?
If they fight the moment they meet,
that's a village brawl,
not a war.
(Jinjia Pass)
Go back and mourn your mother.
Go back and mourn your mother.
What are they shouting?
You know their language. Translate it.
The western tribes
are wishing your mother good health
and a long life.
Is that what it means?
In our first meeting,
we can't lose our manners.
Besides their mother,
send regards
to their fathers,
and grandparents as well.
Yes.
A good general
will be preparing
to hold his ground in this battle.
They won't launch a decisive attack
until the time is right.
They are traveling day and night.
Isn't it because Lord Huaiyang
is eager for a decisive battle?
No.
From what I've heard
these past few days
about the arrangements,
it seems Lord Huaiyang intends
to wear out the enemy.
(The Art of War by Sun Tzu)
Continue to extend greetings.
Yes.
(Jinjia Pass)
Greetings to your mom.
Go back and mourn your mother.
General,
A Gushan intends to retreat.
He is certain that it'll take long,
dividing and conquering in their own territory.
That's why he placed us here.
Thus,
in this operation,
the main army is moving urgently,
not to fight immediately,
but to respond to the court's military orders.
We must hold on.
Grain and supplies
will gradually arrive.
They'll be prepared before the war.
It's done.
- Thank you.
- Rest now.
The tent is cool.
I've made a fire for you.
I'm not afraid of the cold.
I'm a physician.
Follow my medical advice.
If you catch a chill,
I'll need to give you acupuncture.
In the past,
I had a female patient who was
afraid of the cold
and had been in poor health.
One night,
she knocked on my door for a consultation.
I took one look at her
and closed the door.
Why?
Was she a beautiful woman?
Were you afraid
of ruining your reputation
or of losing control?
She had a red string tied to her wrist.
In Zhenzhou customs,
only the deceased are buried
with a red string.
I'm also from Zhenzhou.
How come I've never heard of this?
I'm not lying to you.
Don't believe me? Look.
Boring.
You're not scared by this?
You're so bold.
Let me tell you another one.
Try saying another word.
Where did you get the bones?
Zhao Quan, you
Aren't you bold?
Stop!
- Now you're a patrol guard.
- Give me it.
It'll be more convenient
to visit the madam.
And the relatives will be safer too.
After this while,
it's quite orderly here.
Thanks to the madam's
coordination and arrangements.
If there are sick women,
the madam even lends her carriage
to take them to the village to see a physician.
Here, the madam
can be considered a commander too.
(Medicine)
Why is there a pharmacy here?
The madam opened it.
They've traveled a long way.
Most suffer from the change in environment.
(Medicine)
So, the madam started
a pharmacy to help everyone
with their troubles.
Mrs. Wen, everything you wanted is here.
Thank you, Mrs. Cui.
It's thanks to your pharmacy.
Honey, why are you here?
The Lord sent me to inspect.
I passed by.
We were wondering
what kind of handsome man Mr. Cui must be
to marry such a good wife.
Seeing you today,
you really are a fine gentleman.
You're indeed fortunate.
You can often see your husband.
I don't know
when Wen will come back.
I won't delay your reunion any longer.
I hope Mr. Cui
will take care of Wen in the army.
He's the cook Wen Shisan.
Everyone knows him.
Of course.
I'll leave it to you.
I'll go back first.
Take care.
I came here just to tell you
not to work too hard.
I'll continue my patrol.
Honey.
You too.
Where did you come from?
Occupying my house and acting so brazenly.
How dare you?
You don't belong here.
How dare you cause trouble here?
This land has always been
part of my outer estate.
It was managed by servants before.
After the war began,
the servants fled with their families.
The house was left empty.
Not only did you occupy my house,
but you also ruined it.
I haven't even settled accounts with you.
What are you shouting about?
You know there's a war going on.
Let me tell you.
This is the territory of the Qi Kingdom.
Exactly.
Your tribes will be driven out.
What use is your land deed?
It was valid before.
But it's no longer valid now.
Hand it over.
Give it to me.
How can you rob?
Are you alright?
Madam.
Physician.
Is there a resident physician?
Quick, save our madam.
Our village doesn't have a physician.
Take her to another place.
Don't delay.
Madam, given the current chaotic war situation,
we really can't get to a faraway place.
And within several miles,
there's only this pharmacy open.
Please, help us
and save my madam.
I can prepare a stabilizing medicine
according to the medical book,
but I'm not sure
whether it'll work.
What should we do?
Don't you Qi people always say,
"Treat a dead horse as if it were alive"?
Let's get her into the house.
Nanny Li, lend a hand.
She looks like she's about to give birth.
Why is your madam
traveling at such a time,
with imminent childbirth?
Where is the child's father?
You speak the mandarin so well.
You must've lived here for a long time.
If you're here to seek help from family,
I can inquire for you.
I don't have any relatives.
At the moment,
you have no other place to go.
Since that house is yours,
you can stay here for now.
I'm Lin Siyue.
What about you?
It's Liu Miantang.
You've helped me today.
I'll certainly repay you.
It's late and cold.
I warmed a pot of wine for you.
I don't want it.
I came to sincerely apologize.
I'll come in.
I specially warmed it for you.
Just have a sip.
What's wrong?
Afraid the wine will make you
think of something inappropriate?
Don't worry.
I can control myself.
What a joke.
You're good at drinking.
No wonder Mr. He said
that you're more generous
and broad-minded
than ordinary men.
In that case,
I'm relieved.
Relieved of what?
If there are any ghosts or wild beasts here,
you'll surely protect me.
The dignified Lord Zhennan
speaks and acts
so out of composure.
What does composure mean?
Like Lord Huaiyang,
always with a stern face,
directing the nation's affairs?
Do you like men like that?
Of course not.
What did you
put in my wine?
Just a little powder
to make you obedient.
I warn you.
If you dare touch me,
I'll
I'll kill you.
I'm waiting.
Zhao Quan.
Zhao Quan, you
Stop the carriage.
Miss, you're awake.
Where are we going?
Miss,
we're heading to Lingquan Town.
We're already on the official road.
And Zhao
Where is the Lord?
The Lord has gone to Jinjia Pass
with a few guards and a supply convoy.
Miss, rest assured.
The Lord instructed me to take you
back to Lingquan Town
to avoid worrying your father.
He left on his own?
(Feitang Valley)
My Lord.
The war is coming.
The ones with families
have come to bid farewell.
It's been a long time,
but the madam only saw you once.
- You
- Enough.
Come back.
Yes.
Prepare the horse?
I need to tell her everything
so she
can know sooner
and not get more deeply entangled.
You go in first.
Call out Nanny Li.
Go.
Yes.
(Medicine)
Nanny Li, Nanny Li.
Please step outside.
What's the matter?
What's going on?
Today, it seems the Lord
is going to confess to the madam.
What?
What a sin.
You're back.
Dear, why aren't you eating?
I'm not hungry.
You haven't eaten home food for a while.
Nanny Li's cooking is good.
You should eat more.
Dear, stop with the medicine.
Come on. Sit here.
I have something to tell you.
You're not a physician.
There isn't a proper assistant in the store.
How can you prepare medicine for people?
I still have the medical book
given by Mr. Zhao.
Moreover,
a patient is also a physician.
I have at least a little medical skill.
Besides, I don't handle serious illnesses.
I send them to the towns
or Xizhou clinics.
What about the pregnant woman?
She's a pitiful person.
Deceived by a man's sweet talk,
she came here alone,
thinking she was the lady of the house.
In fact, she was a mistress
kept outside by that man.
That unfaithful man also is a merchant.
What do you mean by "also"?
Just like us.
That man is hateful.
He used the pretense of business
to deceive both women.
She realized the truth
when her belly grew large.
In a fit of anger, she proposed divorce.
I find you seem quite sympathetic toward her.
I admire her.
In such a disgraceful and absurd situation,
she neither compromised
nor was blinded by love.
Instead, she wrote
a divorce letter for her husband.
She forged her own path.
What are you looking at me for?
Honey, speak honestly.
What exactly is your current position?
Why do the village soldiers
not recognize
any centurions named Cui Jiu?
Dear.
I am Lord Huaiyang.
You're eating
without telling me.
Physician Zhao.
Ms. Liu is also here.
Sit down.
You two are enjoying yourselves,
making so much good food
and not inviting me.
What are you doing here?
I also joined the army.
I'm a military physician now.
My title is inferior
to this centurion who divorced his wife.
Do you know about his divorce?
How broad-minded of you
to tell everything.
He knows his mistake
and has torn up the divorce letter.
For my sake
You can't forgive him.
Let's write one too.
I'll get you a brush and ink.
- Let's write.
- What? Sit down.
He just loves to joke around.
I'm not joking.
Weren't you here to drink with me?
Dear, see if there's any wine available.
I'll drink with him until we're drunk.
I see you also like to joke.
Everything's a mess here.
Where can there be a wine shop?
But at the Wen family's place,
there might be some.
Her husband is a cook.
I'll go and check.
Alright, alright.
Thank you, Mrs. Cui.
I talked too much.
Still pretending?
I have to pretend
because of you.
Then promise me one thing.
What?
Next time when you tell her,
stay away from me.
I'm afraid of getting splashed with blood.
Then don't come for drinks.
Go away.
I'm hungry.
Can I use her bowl?
That bowl has a murderous aura.
Madam.
Madam.
Madam, where is the master?
Is he alright?
He's fine.
Physician Zhao is here.
They were just talking
about drinking.
That's good.
Where's Nanny Li?
She might have gone back to Zhenzhou.
Why are you speaking nonsense
like Physician Zhao?
Have some tea.
Thank you, dear.
Physician Zhao
really has no restraint.
After a few sips, he was already tearful,
talking about how you'd be
at peace even if you died
for the country,
as Lord Huaiyang would take care of me.
If it weren't for you,
I'd really want to slap him.
Actually, he's not wrong.
The Lord is benevolent
and loves his people.
The Lord will take care
of the widows and orphans.
You really are devoted
to your lord.
In the end,
you are all the same.
What do you mean by that?
The Lord broke off his engagement
with Ms. Lian.
You left a divorce letter.
You
are all such people,
using the pretense of serving the country
to dispose of women
according to your own wishes.
You're better by correcting
your mistakes.
The Lord is much worse than you.
What did the Lord do?
I've heard that the Lord's romantic scandals
are quite numerous.
Despite having a fiancée for a long time,
he still flirts with other women.
This causes Miss He to be anxious.
From what I see,
besides Miss He,
there must be many innocent women
whose feelings he has toyed with.
Dear.
What if the Lord realizes his mistake?
The Lord has grown up in luxury and prestige,
adored by everyone.
He's always been high up
and doesn't understand
how to respect women,
nor does he empathize with their feelings.
He won't admit he's wrong.
Stop defending your lord.
By the way, honey.
Before Mr. Zhao arrived,
you mentioned you were Lord Huaiyang?
I'm Lord Huaiyang's
patrol guard.
We are a confidential unit
responsible for intelligence gathering.
Dear, it's getting late.
I should take him back first.
Cui Xingzhou.
(How are you?
Mother)
Why did I leave
that soft, fragrant couch?
Why have I returned to this shabby place?
It's quite a beautiful thought.
I slept for a few hours.
Just over an hour or so.
What?
To sober up.
So many family letters.
You're awake now.
Come on. Sit down.
Awake, right?
Come on. Take a look.
What?
Half of this says
that I am
impulsive and authoritative,
breaking off
the engagement
without informing my venerable mother.
The sky of Aunt Lian's family
has almost collapsed.
And Cousin Lian
is crying all day long.
If I don't clear up
these misunderstandings,
she will never marry.
Something like this.
In that case,
Cousin Lian must have
deep feelings for you.
Don't be too perfunctory.
Am I perfunctory?
Zhao Quan, look at the words here.
It's obvious that my aunt
polished my mother's words.
Even so,
doesn't that show that they
care about you?
Think about me.
The lady I was engaged to
didn't care about me at all.
When it came time for marriage,
she
Forget it.
Enough about me.
I'm too angry.
You're ungrateful in the midst of blessing.
Is this a blessing?
Fine. If it's a blessing, I'll give it to you.
You'll give them the job
and money the Lian family asks for.
Let me tell you. From now on,
my aunt can come
to your house daily to interfere
with your official duties,
your family, and your personal life.
I'm not Lord Huaiyang.
Why give it to me?
Give me something nice.
Let me tell you. I've figured it out.
The Lian family is
ungrateful.
Marrying one of them means
marrying the whole family.
Aren't you tolerant?
- It's yours.
- I don't want it.
This is your family matter.
You need to sort it out.
Otherwise,
you'll never be able to explain things
to Liu Miantang.
Move aside. Move aside.
I'm at the edge.
Where else can I go?
(Mother)
So aloof.
Cousin Lian will be heartbroken again.
Heartbroken?
It's better than holding on
to pointless hope every day.
(So)
How will you
confess to Liu Miantang?
Confess what?
I'm not confessing.
Why?
You're right.
Before I confess to her,
I have to handle
the mess in my family.
♪The boat drifts,
bringing back the sunset♪
♪When we reunite, we still joke
about the cause and effect♪
♪Who passed by, the crabapple
falls with a turn♪
♪Loving rightly but choosing wrong♪
♪With joys, sorrows, partings and reunions♪
♪Everyone travels far, seeing clouds and snow♪
♪Always hard to stay, yet easy to part♪
♪Crossing spring waters and autumn trials♪
♪A couple under the moonlight,
can stay together♪
♪Long hidden in the eyes,
flickering in and out♪
♪Let go of the flowers blooming
in the yard last night♪
♪Let go of the waves in the stream
in half a lifetime♪
♪Let those dust and chaos go on endlessly♪
♪In this lifetime, my wish is to the vast sky♪
♪There are many more♪
♪Everyone travels far, seeing clouds and snow♪
♪Always hard to stay, yet easy to part♪
♪Crossing spring waters and autumn trials♪
♪A couple under the moonlight,
can stay together♪
♪Time flows as we dream through four seasons♪
♪I wish to journey with you forever♪
♪Year after year♪
♪For many years to come♪
♪Turning the clear waves red♪
♪Sparrows singing in celebration♪
♪Calm years pass by the silent bustling city♪
♪Sitting at home♪
♪No one knows love's outline like I do♪
♪If one day the river breeze blows again♪
♪I won't be a mere reflection in the mirror♪
♪Dreams can shatter; Memories remain♪
♪Rich fragrance aids; Light ink writes♪
♪In the deep red windows lies mundane dust♪
=Are You The One=
=Episode 14=
But
will your mother
agree?
You can rest assured.
I can handle my household.
And my mother
does not interfere in this matter.
Then I can rest assured.
When do we set off?
Set off?
Where to?
To transport grain.
Transport grain?
My Lord, you see.
Our family runs a porcelain shop.
We
We don't have grain.
I have gathered the grain.
I am appointed by Lord Huaiyang to supervise
the provisions.
I want to borrow some goodwill
to use the trade guild's convoy
to assist with the transportation.
Assisting with transportation of grain?
This matter,
on a small scale,
is a trivial matter.
On a larger scale,
it's a significant contribution.
We will be family in the future anyway.
- Yes.
- Good.
- Family?
- Family.
According to etiquette,
we are not yet family.
But for you and Zhen,
isn't it only a matter of time?
Moreover,
it'll give me an excuse
to explain it to the trade guild, right?
What do you say?
(Auspice and Fortune)
Slow down, Mr. He.
The lives and blood of the common people.
The soldiers wrapped in their own armor.
Our Lingquan merchants rely
on the protection of the kingdom.
If we can't repay the country,
what use is it?
Yes.
You and I
have no excuse.
Yes.
Do you want me to go
with Lord Zhennan?
You go back
and reallocate manpower.
Hurry and go.
Hurry up.
- Let's go.
- Goodbye.
Goodbye.
Zhen.
Father.
I can deliver
the provisions,
but if you still want to sell me,
I'm not willing.
Marriage is a match
made in heaven.
How did it become a transaction?
You can marry the Lord
and enjoy a good life.
Our family can also change its status.
What's wrong with that?
If the Lord is willing
to promise this,
why aren't you willing?
Yes.
I'm a thousand times unwilling.
You
You don't want to marry the Lord
as his wife?
If I must marry,
I would not marry such a person.
I know his character too well.
Father, he
No need to say more.
You have
to marry Lord Zhennan.
This is non-negotiable.
For the sake of our family,
you have to marry.
You must marry.
Everyone, quiet down.
Quiet down and listen to me.
Listen to me.
The war ahead is perilous.
The commander has ordered
not to proceed.
Let us pass.
Why can't we pass?
Why not?
These women don't understand the big picture.
Actually, not letting them proceed
is for their own good.
Everyone.
Madam.
I understand your anxiety
about the war and your concern
about your loved ones.
But as you can see,
with the war ahead,
the military order is in place.
We've already arrived.
Talking more is useless.
Why not use your energy
for the right purpose?
That sounds nice,
but we can't fight in the war.
What's the right purpose?
Exactly. We're old and weak.
What can we do?
My husband used
to be a weak scholar
who spent all day at home on arts.
But with the war imminent,
he resolutely went to the battlefield.
Since the men of Zhenzhou
can fight and die for the country,
who says that the women of Zhenzhou
can't stabilize the rear
and contribute to the warfare?
How can we help?
We can stay here.
We can clean up the houses,
collect food, and find physicians and medicine.
If they're short of anything,
we can help provide it.
If they get injured,
we can offer them a place to rest and heal.
This way, those soldiers will know
that their loved ones
won't distract them
from their desire to fight.
Instead, we are a strong shield for them,
closely connected.
Let's go back.
Even if the men die in battle,
we will wipe our tears
and bring them home.
(Carriage and Horses)
Miss, the carriages
and horses have been checked.
Please take a look.
Get ready to set off.
Yes.
In the past few days, thanks to Miss He,
the grain transportation has gone smoothly.
Lady He?
Lord Zhao.
I am just a merchant's daughter.
I don't deserve the title
of Lady He.
You do deserve it.
If there's nothing else, let's set off.
What else needs to be settled?
The merchant's daughter
should check all the expenses
on this trip.
That's all I can do.
Unlike you noble lords,
born into wealth.
Miss He, your words are biased.
If I had a choice,
I would rather be a commoner,
choosing to be a physician
or a soldier if I want.
That's an easy thing to say.
You're a lord,
so you can choose what you want to do.
Common people don't have such options.
I will handle the tasks given to me
by the trade guild,
but I disagree with what my father
wants you to promise.
I can't do that.
I see.
Miss, rest assured.
When the time comes, I will deny it.
This matter
is your father's wishful thinking.
I am merely going with him.
It's all for the sake of the border war.
All the coercion
and deception.
You and Lord Huaiyang
are the same kind of people
who use the people.
For your own gain,
you'll use others.
How have I deceived?
Your father was deluded
and caused trouble.
Even if I am foolish or vile,
I wouldn't make a joke out of this matter.
Moreover,
are the provisions for my benefit?
I also want to be an idle person at home.
Do you think I want
to deal with those who prioritize profit?
Don't speak ill of my family.
I just said it.
Lingquan merchants
wouldn't make the transportation so smooth
for the sake of Zhenzhou
and the court, right?
Won!
Mr. He.
Mr. He, how can you still eat at this time?
What's the hurry?
Early this morning,
we received news from the capital.
Lord Huaiyang is leading the army to war
because the court wants to kill him.
With no funds, food, and reinforcements,
victory is impossible.
If that's the case,
our merchant convoy
is doomed.
Is this true?
Absolutely true.
Quickly.
Call your sister back.
No matter what,
the convoy cannot leave.
Go!
There's no time to lose.
You can't leave!
You can't leave! Stop!
This battle is doomed.
You're heading to your death.
Set off immediately!
Set off what?
My Lord,
are you leading
the trade guild into a fire pit?
- Lord Huaiyang
- Shut up!
This cannot be discussed publicly.
Tell Father.
Merchants keep their promises.
The convoy must leave.
It was Father who told you to return.
Are you defying him?
Zhen.
He Zhen!
Alright.
Dare not to speak the truth?
Let me say it.
Everyone, listen up.
- Cover his mouth.
- This battle
Everyone, continue.
Miss He.
You should go back too.
The guild has let me in charge
of the escort.
I must lead them out
and bring them back safely.
What if your brother
was telling the truth?
Merchant women
also have integrity.
The soldiers of Zhenzhou fear nothing.
What is there for me to fear?
Alright.
Let's set off.
Prepare to set off.
- Sure.
- Sure.
There is no space left here.
You'll have to find another way.
Isn't there a spot there?
That's for the coachman.
I'm the coachman.
You?
I supervise the grain.
I must lead by example.
You don't think
that I was pampered since childhood
and am unable to do anything, right?
Lady He.
Get on the carriage.
Why are you crying?
So annoying.
Your Wen is a cook.
Naturally, you are not worried.
Who said that?
The cook is also in the army.
If the battle gets fierce,
who cares if you cook
or handle horses?
What if my husband dies?
What will I do?
Don't worry.
No one will die today.
No one will die?
This war has dragged on for so long.
Seems the enemy leader, A Gushan,
is not only brave
but also a strategist.
If he's a skilled strategist,
the first battle
against a rival will be a test
to demonstrate power.
So, this first battle
might not happen.
Might not happen?
If they fight the moment they meet,
that's a village brawl,
not a war.
(Jinjia Pass)
Go back and mourn your mother.
Go back and mourn your mother.
What are they shouting?
You know their language. Translate it.
The western tribes
are wishing your mother good health
and a long life.
Is that what it means?
In our first meeting,
we can't lose our manners.
Besides their mother,
send regards
to their fathers,
and grandparents as well.
Yes.
A good general
will be preparing
to hold his ground in this battle.
They won't launch a decisive attack
until the time is right.
They are traveling day and night.
Isn't it because Lord Huaiyang
is eager for a decisive battle?
No.
From what I've heard
these past few days
about the arrangements,
it seems Lord Huaiyang intends
to wear out the enemy.
(The Art of War by Sun Tzu)
Continue to extend greetings.
Yes.
(Jinjia Pass)
Greetings to your mom.
Go back and mourn your mother.
General,
A Gushan intends to retreat.
He is certain that it'll take long,
dividing and conquering in their own territory.
That's why he placed us here.
Thus,
in this operation,
the main army is moving urgently,
not to fight immediately,
but to respond to the court's military orders.
We must hold on.
Grain and supplies
will gradually arrive.
They'll be prepared before the war.
It's done.
- Thank you.
- Rest now.
The tent is cool.
I've made a fire for you.
I'm not afraid of the cold.
I'm a physician.
Follow my medical advice.
If you catch a chill,
I'll need to give you acupuncture.
In the past,
I had a female patient who was
afraid of the cold
and had been in poor health.
One night,
she knocked on my door for a consultation.
I took one look at her
and closed the door.
Why?
Was she a beautiful woman?
Were you afraid
of ruining your reputation
or of losing control?
She had a red string tied to her wrist.
In Zhenzhou customs,
only the deceased are buried
with a red string.
I'm also from Zhenzhou.
How come I've never heard of this?
I'm not lying to you.
Don't believe me? Look.
Boring.
You're not scared by this?
You're so bold.
Let me tell you another one.
Try saying another word.
Where did you get the bones?
Zhao Quan, you
Aren't you bold?
Stop!
- Now you're a patrol guard.
- Give me it.
It'll be more convenient
to visit the madam.
And the relatives will be safer too.
After this while,
it's quite orderly here.
Thanks to the madam's
coordination and arrangements.
If there are sick women,
the madam even lends her carriage
to take them to the village to see a physician.
Here, the madam
can be considered a commander too.
(Medicine)
Why is there a pharmacy here?
The madam opened it.
They've traveled a long way.
Most suffer from the change in environment.
(Medicine)
So, the madam started
a pharmacy to help everyone
with their troubles.
Mrs. Wen, everything you wanted is here.
Thank you, Mrs. Cui.
It's thanks to your pharmacy.
Honey, why are you here?
The Lord sent me to inspect.
I passed by.
We were wondering
what kind of handsome man Mr. Cui must be
to marry such a good wife.
Seeing you today,
you really are a fine gentleman.
You're indeed fortunate.
You can often see your husband.
I don't know
when Wen will come back.
I won't delay your reunion any longer.
I hope Mr. Cui
will take care of Wen in the army.
He's the cook Wen Shisan.
Everyone knows him.
Of course.
I'll leave it to you.
I'll go back first.
Take care.
I came here just to tell you
not to work too hard.
I'll continue my patrol.
Honey.
You too.
Where did you come from?
Occupying my house and acting so brazenly.
How dare you?
You don't belong here.
How dare you cause trouble here?
This land has always been
part of my outer estate.
It was managed by servants before.
After the war began,
the servants fled with their families.
The house was left empty.
Not only did you occupy my house,
but you also ruined it.
I haven't even settled accounts with you.
What are you shouting about?
You know there's a war going on.
Let me tell you.
This is the territory of the Qi Kingdom.
Exactly.
Your tribes will be driven out.
What use is your land deed?
It was valid before.
But it's no longer valid now.
Hand it over.
Give it to me.
How can you rob?
Are you alright?
Madam.
Physician.
Is there a resident physician?
Quick, save our madam.
Our village doesn't have a physician.
Take her to another place.
Don't delay.
Madam, given the current chaotic war situation,
we really can't get to a faraway place.
And within several miles,
there's only this pharmacy open.
Please, help us
and save my madam.
I can prepare a stabilizing medicine
according to the medical book,
but I'm not sure
whether it'll work.
What should we do?
Don't you Qi people always say,
"Treat a dead horse as if it were alive"?
Let's get her into the house.
Nanny Li, lend a hand.
She looks like she's about to give birth.
Why is your madam
traveling at such a time,
with imminent childbirth?
Where is the child's father?
You speak the mandarin so well.
You must've lived here for a long time.
If you're here to seek help from family,
I can inquire for you.
I don't have any relatives.
At the moment,
you have no other place to go.
Since that house is yours,
you can stay here for now.
I'm Lin Siyue.
What about you?
It's Liu Miantang.
You've helped me today.
I'll certainly repay you.
It's late and cold.
I warmed a pot of wine for you.
I don't want it.
I came to sincerely apologize.
I'll come in.
I specially warmed it for you.
Just have a sip.
What's wrong?
Afraid the wine will make you
think of something inappropriate?
Don't worry.
I can control myself.
What a joke.
You're good at drinking.
No wonder Mr. He said
that you're more generous
and broad-minded
than ordinary men.
In that case,
I'm relieved.
Relieved of what?
If there are any ghosts or wild beasts here,
you'll surely protect me.
The dignified Lord Zhennan
speaks and acts
so out of composure.
What does composure mean?
Like Lord Huaiyang,
always with a stern face,
directing the nation's affairs?
Do you like men like that?
Of course not.
What did you
put in my wine?
Just a little powder
to make you obedient.
I warn you.
If you dare touch me,
I'll
I'll kill you.
I'm waiting.
Zhao Quan.
Zhao Quan, you
Stop the carriage.
Miss, you're awake.
Where are we going?
Miss,
we're heading to Lingquan Town.
We're already on the official road.
And Zhao
Where is the Lord?
The Lord has gone to Jinjia Pass
with a few guards and a supply convoy.
Miss, rest assured.
The Lord instructed me to take you
back to Lingquan Town
to avoid worrying your father.
He left on his own?
(Feitang Valley)
My Lord.
The war is coming.
The ones with families
have come to bid farewell.
It's been a long time,
but the madam only saw you once.
- You
- Enough.
Come back.
Yes.
Prepare the horse?
I need to tell her everything
so she
can know sooner
and not get more deeply entangled.
You go in first.
Call out Nanny Li.
Go.
Yes.
(Medicine)
Nanny Li, Nanny Li.
Please step outside.
What's the matter?
What's going on?
Today, it seems the Lord
is going to confess to the madam.
What?
What a sin.
You're back.
Dear, why aren't you eating?
I'm not hungry.
You haven't eaten home food for a while.
Nanny Li's cooking is good.
You should eat more.
Dear, stop with the medicine.
Come on. Sit here.
I have something to tell you.
You're not a physician.
There isn't a proper assistant in the store.
How can you prepare medicine for people?
I still have the medical book
given by Mr. Zhao.
Moreover,
a patient is also a physician.
I have at least a little medical skill.
Besides, I don't handle serious illnesses.
I send them to the towns
or Xizhou clinics.
What about the pregnant woman?
She's a pitiful person.
Deceived by a man's sweet talk,
she came here alone,
thinking she was the lady of the house.
In fact, she was a mistress
kept outside by that man.
That unfaithful man also is a merchant.
What do you mean by "also"?
Just like us.
That man is hateful.
He used the pretense of business
to deceive both women.
She realized the truth
when her belly grew large.
In a fit of anger, she proposed divorce.
I find you seem quite sympathetic toward her.
I admire her.
In such a disgraceful and absurd situation,
she neither compromised
nor was blinded by love.
Instead, she wrote
a divorce letter for her husband.
She forged her own path.
What are you looking at me for?
Honey, speak honestly.
What exactly is your current position?
Why do the village soldiers
not recognize
any centurions named Cui Jiu?
Dear.
I am Lord Huaiyang.
You're eating
without telling me.
Physician Zhao.
Ms. Liu is also here.
Sit down.
You two are enjoying yourselves,
making so much good food
and not inviting me.
What are you doing here?
I also joined the army.
I'm a military physician now.
My title is inferior
to this centurion who divorced his wife.
Do you know about his divorce?
How broad-minded of you
to tell everything.
He knows his mistake
and has torn up the divorce letter.
For my sake
You can't forgive him.
Let's write one too.
I'll get you a brush and ink.
- Let's write.
- What? Sit down.
He just loves to joke around.
I'm not joking.
Weren't you here to drink with me?
Dear, see if there's any wine available.
I'll drink with him until we're drunk.
I see you also like to joke.
Everything's a mess here.
Where can there be a wine shop?
But at the Wen family's place,
there might be some.
Her husband is a cook.
I'll go and check.
Alright, alright.
Thank you, Mrs. Cui.
I talked too much.
Still pretending?
I have to pretend
because of you.
Then promise me one thing.
What?
Next time when you tell her,
stay away from me.
I'm afraid of getting splashed with blood.
Then don't come for drinks.
Go away.
I'm hungry.
Can I use her bowl?
That bowl has a murderous aura.
Madam.
Madam.
Madam, where is the master?
Is he alright?
He's fine.
Physician Zhao is here.
They were just talking
about drinking.
That's good.
Where's Nanny Li?
She might have gone back to Zhenzhou.
Why are you speaking nonsense
like Physician Zhao?
Have some tea.
Thank you, dear.
Physician Zhao
really has no restraint.
After a few sips, he was already tearful,
talking about how you'd be
at peace even if you died
for the country,
as Lord Huaiyang would take care of me.
If it weren't for you,
I'd really want to slap him.
Actually, he's not wrong.
The Lord is benevolent
and loves his people.
The Lord will take care
of the widows and orphans.
You really are devoted
to your lord.
In the end,
you are all the same.
What do you mean by that?
The Lord broke off his engagement
with Ms. Lian.
You left a divorce letter.
You
are all such people,
using the pretense of serving the country
to dispose of women
according to your own wishes.
You're better by correcting
your mistakes.
The Lord is much worse than you.
What did the Lord do?
I've heard that the Lord's romantic scandals
are quite numerous.
Despite having a fiancée for a long time,
he still flirts with other women.
This causes Miss He to be anxious.
From what I see,
besides Miss He,
there must be many innocent women
whose feelings he has toyed with.
Dear.
What if the Lord realizes his mistake?
The Lord has grown up in luxury and prestige,
adored by everyone.
He's always been high up
and doesn't understand
how to respect women,
nor does he empathize with their feelings.
He won't admit he's wrong.
Stop defending your lord.
By the way, honey.
Before Mr. Zhao arrived,
you mentioned you were Lord Huaiyang?
I'm Lord Huaiyang's
patrol guard.
We are a confidential unit
responsible for intelligence gathering.
Dear, it's getting late.
I should take him back first.
Cui Xingzhou.
(How are you?
Mother)
Why did I leave
that soft, fragrant couch?
Why have I returned to this shabby place?
It's quite a beautiful thought.
I slept for a few hours.
Just over an hour or so.
What?
To sober up.
So many family letters.
You're awake now.
Come on. Sit down.
Awake, right?
Come on. Take a look.
What?
Half of this says
that I am
impulsive and authoritative,
breaking off
the engagement
without informing my venerable mother.
The sky of Aunt Lian's family
has almost collapsed.
And Cousin Lian
is crying all day long.
If I don't clear up
these misunderstandings,
she will never marry.
Something like this.
In that case,
Cousin Lian must have
deep feelings for you.
Don't be too perfunctory.
Am I perfunctory?
Zhao Quan, look at the words here.
It's obvious that my aunt
polished my mother's words.
Even so,
doesn't that show that they
care about you?
Think about me.
The lady I was engaged to
didn't care about me at all.
When it came time for marriage,
she
Forget it.
Enough about me.
I'm too angry.
You're ungrateful in the midst of blessing.
Is this a blessing?
Fine. If it's a blessing, I'll give it to you.
You'll give them the job
and money the Lian family asks for.
Let me tell you. From now on,
my aunt can come
to your house daily to interfere
with your official duties,
your family, and your personal life.
I'm not Lord Huaiyang.
Why give it to me?
Give me something nice.
Let me tell you. I've figured it out.
The Lian family is
ungrateful.
Marrying one of them means
marrying the whole family.
Aren't you tolerant?
- It's yours.
- I don't want it.
This is your family matter.
You need to sort it out.
Otherwise,
you'll never be able to explain things
to Liu Miantang.
Move aside. Move aside.
I'm at the edge.
Where else can I go?
(Mother)
So aloof.
Cousin Lian will be heartbroken again.
Heartbroken?
It's better than holding on
to pointless hope every day.
(So)
How will you
confess to Liu Miantang?
Confess what?
I'm not confessing.
Why?
You're right.
Before I confess to her,
I have to handle
the mess in my family.
♪The boat drifts,
bringing back the sunset♪
♪When we reunite, we still joke
about the cause and effect♪
♪Who passed by, the crabapple
falls with a turn♪
♪Loving rightly but choosing wrong♪
♪With joys, sorrows, partings and reunions♪
♪Everyone travels far, seeing clouds and snow♪
♪Always hard to stay, yet easy to part♪
♪Crossing spring waters and autumn trials♪
♪A couple under the moonlight,
can stay together♪
♪Long hidden in the eyes,
flickering in and out♪
♪Let go of the flowers blooming
in the yard last night♪
♪Let go of the waves in the stream
in half a lifetime♪
♪Let those dust and chaos go on endlessly♪
♪In this lifetime, my wish is to the vast sky♪
♪There are many more♪
♪Everyone travels far, seeing clouds and snow♪
♪Always hard to stay, yet easy to part♪
♪Crossing spring waters and autumn trials♪
♪A couple under the moonlight,
can stay together♪
♪Time flows as we dream through four seasons♪
♪I wish to journey with you forever♪
♪Year after year♪
♪For many years to come♪