4K【国色芳华】第1集 | 杨紫、李现主演 | Flourished Peony EP1 | Starring: Yang Zi, Li Xian | ENG SUB
Flourished Peony Episode 1 [Luoyang] The Liu Mansion is holding a wedding today. Look at the grand procession! Wow! Who is this bride? I heard she is a merchant’s daughter. Lucky for her to marry up. The bride is here. Six cases of jewelry and other valuables. Three cases of precious medicinal herbs. Five cases of brocade and silk. Gold and jade… How could you be like this? The bride is still here. This is totally absurd! Yulu. Maid…only one. Madam. Be careful. Why am I not hearing any guests moving around? There is not a single guest here. The Lius are all gathering around our dowry, making their calculation. The groom didn’t ride a horse to welcome the bride. It was a breach of etiquette. Now there’s not even a banquet, and we were guided in from the backyard. There’s no such thing like this. Mrs. He is ill in bed, and Mr. He is busy taking care of her. We know a loving child like you must be in no mood to deal with guests. That’s why we canceled the banquet. I don’t care about these rituals. Everything is up to you to decide. Sir, everything is here. It’s auspicious time. Guide the groom to the main hall. No problem. Dusk. Dusk. How unbecoming it is to get drunk on your big day! Hurry over to finish the ceremony. It’s not my big day! It’s yours. Liu Zishu! Sir, don’t be mad. Zishu has always been gentle and courteous. Today being forced to get married, it’s normal for him to have a temper. Qiushi, Why don’t you help the groom? Sir, Sir. Kneel, kneel! Pay respects to the mirror. The unity will bring happiness and prosperity. Has Mr. Liu not come yet? There’s no one here. Madam, you are his legitimate wife, yet you can’t enter the main room. Instead, you stay here in such a little courtyard. They look down on our merchant’s background. Your father runs over a dozen medicinal herb shops. Since childhood, you’ve been living a happy life. You deserve much better than this. It’s almost midnight, I’m gonna look for Mr. Liu. Sir. You know what, He Weifang? If it weren’t for my father, who needed this dowry urgently, there’s no chance for you to marry into our family. Sir. Go away! We’ve been officials for three generations with a prominent family background. Even if I cannot marry my beloved one, I should marry a noble lady from an official family, not someone like you, the daughter of a merchant. This is the greatest shame in my life. Listen up, this marriage between you and me will be merely nominal. From today on, I will never step into this room again. This is your wedding night, how could Mr. Liu be so rude and heap abuse on you? Some gentleman from an official family! Madam. Madam. Don’t be sad. No matter how life’s gonna be, I’ll always be there for you, Madam. Is Liu Chang gone? Yes. I guess he’s left the yard by now. Oh, finally. If he stays here any longer, my arms will be stiff. Are you all right? I know you wouldn’t be hurt by someone so rude. Hurt? I can’t be happier. He’s reluctant to marry me, so am I. Turns out this Liu Zishu, though a few years older than me, is so childish. We both had no choice but to get married. He felt aggrieved first before I even said anything. Don’t cry, Yulu. My mother is better after taking the royal medicine from the Liu family. It’s worth it. Hold it, Yulu. Where are you going, madam? It’s about to rain; my flowers can’t get wet. Let me help you. Hurry, hurry. Help me. Move them. Go. In here. Right. The Lius treat us so lightly. I’m afraid there will be more tough days ahead. The leaves of Jade Dew are even greener after being exposed to the rain. [Next spring] The jade pendant looks great. How can a servant wear something so valuable? Mother, it’s nothing special. It’s just that I thought it suits Yulu, so I gave it to her as a birthday gift. A medicinal herb merchant family like yours certainly doesn’t take a jade pendant seriously. But if outsiders see a maid here wearing jade, they would think us wasteful and not being strict with servants. Take it off. Yes, ma’am. I will take it off later in the room. I am doing this for Yulu. Flaunting our wealth is not a good thing. I’ll keep it for Yulu. When she gets married in the future, I’ll put it in her dowry. Thank you. I’m glad you understand my good intentions. How are you and Zishu these days? He still refuses to enter your yard? Yes. A wife should follow her husband. If you cannot win Zishu’s favor, it is a loss of virtue, got it? It’s my dull and boring temper that makes my husband unhappy. Please punish me. I’m not going to punish you. Rather, I want to give you some advice. The provincial exam is coming soon, Zishu is already a candidate by recommendation. However, a person full of knowledge, cannot pass the exam if you don’t spend some money. As his wife, you should do something for him. With my husband’s temperament, I’m afraid he won’t agree to pay for an exam. Zishu is devoted to studying. He doesn’t understand these worldly things. Peony, you’re a merchant’s daughter. Zishu is way out of your league. You can only make it up with money. I’m doing this to help you two build a good relationship. Am I clear? Got it. Zishu, my son. Mother. Come here to take a seat. Yes, mother. You’ve pined away these days. Preparing for the exam is important, but it’s also important to take care of yourself. Yes, mother. Thank you. All right, let’s eat. Speaking of the provincial exam, every time Peony went to the Cloud Temple, she’d pray for you to pass it. You should thank her. The competent ones will certainly pass it, why pray to gods? Does she think I have no real talents, so have to be blessed? I didn’t mean that. Don’t say that. Peony did it for the sake of your official career. Speaking of official career, Peony also has some thoughts. Tell your husband. Okay. Sir, when you enter officialdom in the future, money is something essential to make friends with the powerful and privileged. I have some money at your disposal. I have been studying hard for years with big aspiration. I’ll rely on my own talents to pass the exam and serve the court. Don’t let your narrow-mindedness of a merchant’s family ruin my career path. Don’t be pissed off. Peony said that for your own good. For me? Maybe she just doesn’t believe I could make it by myself, so she kept hinting at stuff under the table. It’s not as serious as you think. We don’t have to do it. I’ll dissuade her from doing that. Let’s eat. I’ll take my leave. Nice work ruining the conversation. You put it too bluntly. Why not say some soft words? You’ve seen that my husband is determined. Talking him into spending money on the exam won’t work. You, you’ve been living indoors for too long, you know nothing about the officialdom. Zishu is a person of integrity, it’s understandable that he’s unwilling to spend money on his future career. But we must plan for him in advance. But my husband has refused. So what? To avoid displease him, we can just do it without telling him. Peony, your father and I will appreciate your contribution. Be a good girl and prepare the money. You don’t have to come here this month. Thank you, mother. Today, dress down when you go to the Cloud Temple to pray for blessings. Okay. Remember to have vegetarian food and stay away from fish and meat. Without a sincere heart, your prayers will not work. Yes. Mrs. Liu really wound me up. It’s she who wants to bribe the examiners, but she acts like it’s your idea. They’re a loving mother and a filial son, making you a bad wife! She won’t allow you to wear new clothes or eating meat. She wants to control you. Even the servants live a better life than we do. Look at you. Your little face turned red with anger. Follow me to calm down: I’m not angry. I’m not angry. How can I not be angry? One year ago, because of the Lius’ precarious officialdom, they wanted to use us as a cash cow, proposing a marriage alliance. Look at what they’ve done. While reaching out to you for money, they keep finding faults in you. What’s more intolerable, Liu Chang kept humiliating you. The “Precepts for Women” that they asked us to hang up is to discipline you. They’re pushing us way too far. When my mother was seriously ill, only the Purple Pill bestowed by the emperor could possibly save her. The Lius had it. So I would agree to any request made by them. But the pill wasn’t as magical as it’s said. You never know. There’s no one to blame. The Liu Mansion is like a fire pit, Your mother wasn’t saved, and now your life is also wasted here. Yulu, The Lius kept their promise and provided the medicine. How can we break ours? Don’t you worry about me. I’m not as fragile as you thought. It was just some cold eyes. It’s nothing. All right, let’s hit it! Go ahead. Madam, please remember to kneel for ten hours with a sincere heart. Pray quietly among the burning incense. You should not get up before 5 pm. It’s 7 a.m. now. Time to begin. Xiangfu will be waiting outside the hall, please don’t worry. Immortals, Peony is here to pray again. May my sincerity could touch your hearts to bless my mother to rest in peace, suffering no more from the pain of illness. Madam, Xiangfu is asleep. You can relax a bit now. Can I? Chop, chop. Where’s the money? Help me up. Yeah. Slowly. Be careful. Yulu, look out for me. Sure. I’m leaving. You must be exhausted. Have some water. Thank you, Uncle Lin. Drink slower. Take your time. Have some jujube. I’m really worn out today. Fortunately, I’m able to come here, drinking some water and taking a break. Of all the officials and their family members coming to pray, only your husband’s family has such strict requirements. You’ve been kneeling down for so long. It’s torture not to let you eat or drink. My father-in-law believes every word charlatans say to him. If I failed to kneel for ten hours, the Lius wouldn’t be blessed. Marrying into such a family is really great suffering. Back in your own home, in the shops, everyone loves you. But now, you have pined away. Mr. He would be heartbroken to see you like this. Now another shop has closed, my father must be very upset. I don’t want to bother him more. Forget about it. This is for Jiu’er to buy medicine. Keep it. I can’t. Keep it. I can’t take more money from you. With your help in the past months, Jiu’er has almost recovered. I can’t thank you enough. She is still very weak after the illness. The last few doses of medication should not be delayed. Uncle Lin, you are my father’s old buddy. If it weren’t for the poor business in recent years, with shops closed one after another, you wouldn’t have lost your livelihood and make a living in this temple. It was nothing. Keep it for Jiu’er. Take it. Thank you, for my daughter. Don’t mention it. Are you all right? You’ve got a lumbar sprain. It’s an old weakness. Doesn’t matter. Where are you delivering this flowerpot? Let me do it. No, no. It is to be put southward in the Temple of the Celestial Master. It’s a long way to go. Have you forgotten I’ve planted peonies with my mother since little and carrying flower pots and fertilizers. This is nothing. Plus, the sun is going down. I have to rush back to the main hall. It’s on the way. See you, Uncle Lin. Thank you, madam. Get some rest. I thought all immortals look benign. The Celestial Master looks so serious. No wonder he specializes in killing villains. The Lius bully me all day long and made me to pray for their son. In this case, don’t blame me for cursing them. May my husband has no wiping strips after using the toilet, suffers from hair loss, has unfaithful concubines, and fails the provincial exam. Yulu was right. The Liu Mansion is indeed a fire pit. When my mother was seriously ill, and father begged for the miracle pill, we had the money, while they had the pills. It could have just been a business deal. But Mr. Liu is very superstitious. He insisted that according to the horoscope, my character could prosper their family. He asked me to marry his son in exchange for the pill. They also treat me like a cash cow. They demanded half of the revenue of my father’s business. As a result, our business performed poorly. There’s more to it. They also secretly embezzled my dowry and confiscated Yulu’s jade pendant. They are so greedy and shameless. Who is it? I am the Master descending on earth. Moved by your sincerity, I came to help you overcome difficulties. Since that’s the case, Master, how are you going to help me? How dare you pretend to be Master in the hall? You don’t believe me? Let me see, you’re the daughter-in-law of the Liu family. Your father-in-law, Liu Shen, is Luoyang’s assistant commissioner. Really? The Master looks mighty and imposing. And you, for real? How could you judge a person by his appearance? I descend on the earth to help you. As long as you give me 100 pieces of silk, you can get what you want. I’ll help dispel the villains. Oh, I see. Liar! And not even professional! Hiring a killer only costs 80 pieces of silk. What am I, four years old? Only one high-ranking official surnamed Liu in Luoyang. Everyone knows about it. Pinching your fingers? Ouch! You’re a woman. Why are you so fierce? How dare you give me a bite back! Come with me! I’ll report you! I am the Master. How can I leave the main hall at will? Besides, It’s already dusk. The office is probably completely unattended. You are lucky today. Sorry to interrupt. That female benefactor… She’s gone. Sir. What’s going on? The sleeping pills I bought aren’t that effective. He suddenly woke up. It also startled me. You’ve got to be punished sooner or later for being so unreliable. They’re supposed to sleep for two hours. I only rested for an hour, and then woke up by one, who caused such a big noise that I almost got noticed. It was my fault to let him kick over a candlestick. Please punish me, sir. The intellectuals are said to be physically weak, but it’s not always the case. Don’t be so angry. You are the distinguished guests I’ve invited. Why tease these students like this? Because it’s fun. What’s your plan next? You wanna stay here secretly? I am here on behalf of Prince Ning to accompany her daughter. She is going to the Liu Mansion to meet her old lover, so of course I’ll go with her. It seems that the Lius are quite interesting. Isn’t it a pity not to go? [For Zishu] Zishu, it has been long since we parted. I miss you so much. As I write this letter, my feelings are mixed. I’m happy upon the passing of my husband, which finally set me free. I’m worried because I don’t know if you still remember me. This letter cannot fully express my feelings now. Fortunately, I’ll soon come to Luoyang, looking forward to our reunion. Three years have passed. I never expected the two of us to meet again. Youzhen, I wonder what you look like now? Madam, let me apply medicine. Alright. Here. It’s swollen again. Mrs. Liu is so cruel. You knelt for so long without a cushion. It doesn’t matter. You know what? Today, when I sent flowers to the Celestial Master’s Hall, I made a wish. I wish Liu Chang all the bad things. I don’t know if the Master can let them come true. Liu Chang is really annoying. You were forced to raise money for him, but he not only didn’t thank you, but also scolded you. Were he really a man of integrity, why not return all the money and silk given to his father. Liu Chang is a real pest. Shaky’s right, Liu Chang is a real pest. Shaky is the cutest. Madam, you’re forced to spend money on his career. If he finds out, he might blame you. Why not just tell him the whole story? There’s no point telling him. After all, I am an outsider. They are mother and son. Is it possible to have the two of them fight over me? But it’s too unfair for you to be scolded on both sides. You’ve been intelligent since childhood. Before marriage, you helped manage our business in an orderly manner. Since marrying into this Liu family, you are trapped in this small yard. The Lius only give us humiliation. I’ve been kneeling all day now, my legs are stiff. I need to stretch. Come on, Yulu, here. There’s nothing wrong with being forgotten in this small yard. It’s very quiet. Every day, I have you, these flowers, and Shaky. When I have nothing to do, I can do some exercise in this yard. Days are not really unbearable. As for Liu Chang, although I hate him, I can understand why he treats me like this. Understand? I don’t see anything in him to be understandable. He is clearly a pretentious gentleman. Liu Chang has been studying hard for years, all for passing the imperial exam and bringing honor to his family. For this, he is also a hard-working person. You always say this. But if he were really so good, you would have fallen in love with him. Falling in love with him is impossible. Praise what is good, and curse what is bad. Liu Chang hates this marriage too much. It was the family honor that made him yield. His family background separates him from the county princess. But he can’t figure it out. He put all the anger and resentment on me. You can tell he is way too easy to be dispirited and cannot be entrusted for life. So, we go our separate ways and have a peaceful coexistence, which is very good. Madam, you are really clear-minded. In the long years to come, let’s grow flowers, play with Shaky, drink tea and have fun together. Drinking tea is so boring. Go ahead, and fetch our wine. Okay. Shaky. Nothing to do tomorrow. Let’s get drunk tonight. Sure. Madam, wake up. Wake up. What’s up? Is his mother asking me to go to the temple again to abide by the rules or asking my father again for more money? The Ji’an County Princess will visit here tomorrow. So? It has nothing to do with me. To receive her, Mr. Liu had people dig up all the peonies in our courtyard. When did it happen? I heard that they came to dig last night. Hurry, hurry. Move! How did these flowers come to be like this? What have you done as gardeners? You can’t even transplant flowers. If the princess sees them tomorrow, your two heads combined are not enough to shoulder the responsibilities. My lord. Peony, you’re finally here. Help me save these flowers. My lord, if you want flowers, I can go to the flower market to help you choose. Why bother digging up the flowers in my courtyard overnight? Your peonies are extremely rare. How can those in the market compare to them? Besides, I heard that you got drunk and went to bed early last night. I really didn’t wanna disturb you. Peony, You wouldn’t be mad at me, would you? Not at all. Good girl. I didn’t want to trouble you personally. But I didn’t expect your peonies to be so delicate. The gardeners I hired couldn’t take care of them at all. Peony, take a look, can we still save them? Peony, you got to save them. The distinguished guests coming tomorrow not only include the beloved daughter of Prince Ning, but also Jiang Changyang. You may not know, but Mr. Jiang is not only a junior Minister of the Household, but he also holds the position of Flower Envoy, dedicated to collecting rare treasures and exotic items for the emperor. If there are no flowers at the flower banquet, it’ll be as guilty as deceiving the emperor. Everyone in our family will be implicated. Father, actually, I don’t care who’s coming tomorrow. What, what do you mean? These peonies are the legacy of my mother. I will do my best to save them, whether the nobles come or not tomorrow, and whether there is a banquet or not. Okay, as long as you can revive these flowers and satisfy tomorrow’s guests, after it, you can choose any treasure in the house. These peonies are my treasures, as long as they are safe, I have no other desires. Don’t worry, feel free to give orders when you need anything. Yulu, go to our yard and bring the stored flower fertilizer and raw soil here. Sure. Remember. These peonies must be watered with well water that has been pumped up two days ago. If there is not enough water stored, you got to go outside and fetch two buckets of river water. Okay? Sure, sure. Hurry! Excuse me. The princess doesn’t like the taste of ginger, so you must change it to jasmine soup, which is good to the skin and refreshing. Sure. Also, remember to use dew. Madam, is this okay? All right. Okay. Sir, madam has worked very hard for the flower banquet. Her hands are dirty all over, unlike a lady. I’ve made ginseng ginger drinks, it’s a pity to pour them. Send them to her yard. Sure. ♫ The road to Chang’an stretches far ♫ ♫ Plum and willow greet spring, time passes ♫ ♫ Dance on bronze terrace and with glazed cup ♫ ♫ Blossoms bloom as clouds drift past ♫ ♫ Moments pass, twilight veils grand views ♫ ♫ Let the years ride winds with wishes♫ ♫ A heart like water reflects beauty’s trace ♫ ♫ Missing the hometown moon, its gentle face ♫ ♫ The stars shimmer bright with the moon ♫ ♫ Peonies bloom, filling gardens below ♫ ♫ With steadfast heart, no journey is too far ♫ ♫ Flute hums, granting dreams to come true ♫ ♫ Moments pass, twilight veils grand views ♫ ♫ Let the years ride winds with wishes ♫ ♫ A heart like water reflects beauty’s trace ♫ ♫ Missing the hometown moon, its gentle face ♫