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I want to join the army. Move aside. I’ll say it again. I want to join the army. The men of Wu haven’t all died yet. It’s not your place as a woman to join the army. Me? I’m a citizen of Wu too. Why can’t I join? You’re the princess of Wu. Let’s march. Hey. Miss. Even if you can’t join the army, it’s not worth jumping into the river, right? Step back a little. I just set up my fishing spot here. If you keep moving around, you’ll scare the fish away. If you really want to jump, go do it over there. Sir, I wasn’t planning to jump in. I just wanted to be alone for a while. Straight hook. Sir, can you actually catch fish with that hook? Who said I’m fishing for fish? I’ve got wine in this gourd. Have a sip. With you? Who else? Times are tough. Maybe regular folks in big countries have it a bit easier. Yeah, sometimes I envy people like you, just ordinary folks. Life might be plain, maybe a little boring, but at least you have fewer worries. Are you saying I’m boring? I mean, I can’t prove it, but you seem pretty ordinary to me. Nothing special. Nothing special? Me, ordinary? I look this good! Plus, I’m the princess of Wu! A princess, you know? Never seen someone so shameless, bragging about their looks. Sir, honestly, talking with you is kind of fun. And you’re right, we’re all just regular people. Some things, you just have to accept. Accept your fate? Maybe. That’s one way to look at it. But for your little troubles, is it really worth giving up? You folks from Wu, are you really that scared of Wei’s so-called million-strong army? Million-strong army, my ass. Wei attacked Jingzhou, rounded up forty thousand leftover troops, and in the past couple years, recruited another thirty to forty thousand new ones. But the ones who can actually fight on water number less than a hundred thousand. So, the real fighting force is just those hundred thousand or so. And besides, if their navy wants to reach Wu’s borders, it’ll take at least twenty or thirty days of marching. So, are you still scared? Sir, are you really just a fisherman? And even if their navy reaches Wu’s borders, you’ve still got Taiguang Mountain, right? If you want them to never come back, just set the place on fire if they dare show up. Princess, it’s time to return to the palace. Here. Hey, sir, you never told me your name. Zhang Chunyang. King Han, Liu Bei, requests to see Master Zhang. Just do as I said. Also, send a messenger to Wei, tell them that Wu will never surrender. Wu will never surrender. Your Highness, Wei really does have a million soldiers. If we don’t surrender, isn’t that suicide? If we don’t surrender, isn’t that suicide? Recently, my father has been ill, so I’m acting as regent. I say Wu won’t surrender. I say Wu won’t surrender. Yes, ma’am. Alright, court dismissed. Send someone to check out that person just now. Anyone so afraid of battle is probably already bribed by Wei. Yes, ma’am. Hey, sir, you still haven’t told me your name. Zhang Chunyang. Zhang Chunyang. Are you really just an ordinary citizen? Come take a look, come check it out! Come take a look, come check it out! Boss, the usual. You got it. Here you go, just like always. Hey, Old Zhang, haven’t seen your son Zhang Fan lately. Him? He went off to be an official. Zhang Fan, an official? Come on, Old Zhang, don’t joke with me. If he was doing that well, would you still be eating at my stall? He would’ve brought you to live the good life ages ago. Sir, what are you guys doing? Uncle Wang, came back to find my dad. You’re Zhang Fan? Why are you still fishing? What else would I be doing? I was craving some fish. I want to eat whatever I want. I give you so much money every month. Is there any kind of fish you can’t buy? What, you want some magical fish or something? Store-bought fish isn’t the same as the ones you catch yourself. Hey. Dad. Wu State is about to go to war. Wei State is sending a million troops south. Now all the regional lords are gathering in Wu. We’re discussing strategy. And guess what, Han King Liu Bei showed up too. Dad. Your son here I’m the official in charge of this banquet. I really don’t want people finding out that my dad is still out here fishing. Liu Bei What’s that kid doing here? Dad. Do you even know what you’re saying? Calling Liu Bei “that kid”? Do you even know who he is? He’s a major regional lord. Dad. Come on, I’m begging you. Just please don’t make a scene for a few days. If I can just host them well this time, maybe your son will get a promotion. If you get promoted, what’s that got to do with me? I’ll find you a new wife. Come here. You must be itching for a beating. Dad, I’m your son. If I get promoted, it means you raised me right. That’s good for your reputation, isn’t it? I’m really asking you this time. I just don’t want people saying, “Hey, Zhang Fan, you got promoted, but your dad’s still out fishing?” People might think I’m not taking care of you. Everything I do, Liu Bei knows about it. Besides, I’m just fishing. What’s so embarrassing about that? Yesterday I even caught a princess. Oh, a princess? Dad, you’re not losing your mind, are you? Get out of here. Dad, let’s make a deal then. For the next few days, Uncle Wang’s paying the bill. Alright. Keep the change. Dad, I’m heading out. Got more things to do. Got it, got it. Go on. Hey, we meet again, mister. Princess. I must be so tired these days, I’m seeing things. Didn’t go fishing today? I’ll go after I eat. So, you really are a fisherman? Do I not look like one? Here, hot tofu pudding. Old Zhang, your son says he wants to find you a new wife. Is it this young lady? What new wife? Don’t listen to that kid’s nonsense. We just met yesterday. It’s rare for a kid to be so thoughtful. Think about it, Old Zhang. Think about what? Please. Mister, you’re getting remarried? Can we talk about something else? Alright, are you free tonight? Have a drink with me. I gotta fish tonight. What about tomorrow? Gotta fish tomorrow too. A beautiful woman like me asks you out for a drink, you could at least show some respect. Didn’t expect this, even I get rejected sometimes. Mister, how many fish can you catch in a day? Who can say? What are you doing? The top girl at Drunken Fragrance Lounge only makes ten gold a night. Here’s fifty gold. I’m buying your whole night. I perform, I don’t sell myself. Who wants your body anyway? I just honestly want to have a drink with you. Sigh. Refreshing. Mister, do you know that feeling of being so high up that it’s lonely? The higher you climb, the fewer friends you have around. There’s barely anyone you can talk to. A lot of things I really want to say, I can only tell a fisherman I’ve met once like you. Aren’t you afraid I’ll tell people? Even if you did, who would believe you? Who knows. Would you tell? No. You’re not lying. I’m just not the lying type. I think if the truth hurts, a lie just makes it worse. So I just say what I mean. Do you like me? What did you say? I said, do you like me? Be honest. Come on, don’t mess around. I’m old enough to be your dad. Besides, I have a son. Isn’t your son trying to set you up with someone new? Look at me, what do you think? Not much, honestly. I’ve never even been married. How could I get remarried? If you’ve never been married, how do you have a son? Fished him out of the river. Adopted. You really can’t tell. Is it any of your business? Mister, this is the second time you’ve rejected me. Am I really that bad? Miss, we’ve only known each other for a day. Alright, enough, I’m done talking. I’m going home to sleep. Hey, wait. Now what? This is a check from Tianhuitong Bank. Ten thousand dollars. I’m buying your whole day. What’s that supposed to mean? There’s a really important banquet tomorrow. Han King Liu Bei will be there too. He said he wants to meet the person I like. So, I have to bring a man with me. Mister, will you go with me, please? Liu Bei When did that guy get so nosy? Who I like is none of his business. You know Liu Bei? Heard about him from your son. Him? I knew Liu Bei before that kid was even born. Liu Bei, ruler of Yizhou, King of Han— you know him? Mister, you must be drunk. Mister, I’m begging you, just go with me. What if I say no? Mister, I’m really struggling. No one’s helping me. If you don’t agree, I’ll go jump in the river. The same river you fish in every day. What’s wrong with you? You’re shameless. Me, just a weak girl just a weak girl trying to run all of Wu State. How could I afford to care about pride? Please, just for one day, come with me. Please? Alright, alright, guess I’m just unlucky. I knew you were the best, mister. Chunyang, tomorrow’s banquet is really important to me, and to Wu State too. Please don’t embarrass me. Then why ask me? Among all those ministers in Wu’s court, how many have already sided with Wei? I have no idea. I really don’t dare bring anyone else to the banquet. So, I have to trouble you. Let me teach you some banquet etiquette and the basic rules between nobles. I know all that. Come on, you’re a fisherman, what would you know? Do you know how many rules there are just for drinking? The first step before drinking is called “salute” guests bow to each other to show respect. Second is the “offering” a toast to heaven and earth. Third is the “taste” take a small sip, give a compliment. Fourth, Fourth, is to finish the cup in one go. How do you know all this? It’s not that complicated. Crude words, but not wrong. By the way, how much can you drink? What do you mean? Just keep drinking. Alright, then let me teach you how to properly taste wine. Jiange Chun. Shu Kingdom’s imperial wine, aged thirty years. And this one. Tianqing Ye. Zhao Kingdom’s imperial wine, aged twenty years. Uh. Heluo Hong Cai Hua Lang. Nanfeng Feitian Qiongjiang. And this glass is Zui Kunlun. Wait, that’s not right. Well, it’s not exactly wrong either. The real Zui Kunlun, has to be cellared for over thirty years before it can be called imperial wine. This one’s short by three to five years. Did you get the date wrong? Huh? Huh what? The real Zui Kunlun, aged over thirty years, has a special orchid aroma when you smell it. Smell this one, do you get it? And you’re trying to teach me about drinking? You really are a fisherman. You saw all of it, why would I need to lie to you? You’re actually going through with this. If you’re gonna act, you gotta make it convincing. Or, should we just make it real? I’ve got something to do, I’m heading home first. What time is it already? Zhang Chunyang wouldn’t forget, would he? Didn’t I tell you, today’s party is important. Han King Liu Bei will be there. Why’d you show up with a fishing rod? Didn’t even bother changing. I came straight after fishing, got here in less than half an hour. Didn’t have time to change. Knew you’d be unreliable. Good thing I came prepared. Hurry up, don’t waste time. What are you doing? Changing clothes. Not gonna close the door? I forgot. Go ahead and change. You, right here? If you’re trying to take advantage of me, just say it. I don’t care. Who wants to take advantage of you? Then I’ll step out. Hurry up. You you really are a fisherman. Should I change back then? No, no, no, this is good, this is good. Let’s go. Greetings, Princess. Aren’t you nervous? Nervous about what? You’re not gonna eat me. Are fishermen all this impressive now? First time at a party this big, even I’m a little nervous. Come on, come on. Come on, come on. Drink. Please. Please. No need to be so formal. I’ll toast you. That guy, is the princess of Wu Kingdom’s Sun Wanyue’s chosen one. So handsome. What’s so great about that? What’s his background? Never heard of him. Probably not that important. Who is he? I’ve never seen him before. Ignore it, just drink. The guy next to Wanyue, looks familiar to me. Go meet him. Wanyue, long time no see. This is your chosen one? That’s right. I am, the son of the Marquis of Huaili, Xiliang, General of the Heavenly Strategy, Ma Chao. And this is Zhang Chunyang used to lead troops too. Zhang Chunyang. What, do you know me? Not really, you just look familiar, like I’ve seen you somewhere. I am the son of the Marquis of Langzhong, Zhang Zhen. General Zhang, nice to meet you. Not really a general, that was ages ago. Since you were a general before, why aren’t you leading troops now? No worthy opponents, so I resigned and went home. Didn’t expect you to be such a hidden master, Mr. Zhang. What’s wrong? Don’t overdo it or you’ll get caught. Don’t worry, I know all about war. Take the Wei army coming south this time. They’ll definitely take the Ziwu route, through Daxia Mountain and cross the river at Yiling. Everyone, Chunyang is just joking, don’t take it seriously. No, no, I actually want to hear Mr. Zhang’s insights. Wouldn’t call it insight, but the Yiling magistrate has secretly surrendered to Wei. That’s why they’re taking that route. These reports came from my Xiliang scouts, top secret. Even the Yiling magistrate has secretly surrendered, and he knows? Who is this guy? Enough, stop talking. Greetings, Marquis Longbian. Mr. Zhang, I’ve heard a lot about you. Sorry, was having a few drinks with friends earlier, didn’t get a chance to greet you. Oh, right, I’m Shi Xie, old family friend of Wanyue’s father. This is Marquis Longbian. Marquis Longbian. Ah, now I remember. You’re the one secretly raising thirty thousand cavalry planning to annex Jiaozhou, Shi Xie. Han King, you’re trying to annex Jiaozhou? You really have thirty thousand cavalry? Mr. Zhang, you must be joking. I’ve been friends with Jiaozhou’s magistrate for years, why would I do that? Wait, didn’t you just trade for thirty thousand warhorses from the Xiongnu? So, not planning to fight? He really has that many men? Mr. Zhang, careful what you say. The Xiongnu are barbarians. How could I possibly do business with them? No way, no way, no way. Han King, don’t mind Chunyang, no, no, no, how could I mind? I wish I’d met Mr. Zhang sooner. Was hoping to talk to the princess about borrowing your ideal son-in-law for a bit. Mr. Zhang, mm, let’s chat privately. Mr. Zhang, join me for a drink? Ah. Nanyue’s imperial wine, Feizi Xiao, aged thirty years. Oh, didn’t expect Mr. Zhang to know his wine. I brought several jars I brought several jars of fifty-year-old Feizi Xiao this time. That’s perfect. Mr. Zhang, please, have a taste. Mm. Please. Mr. Zhang, you really put me on the spot. To be honest, I have been secretly raising thirty thousand cavalry planning to attack Jiaozhou. Got it, the old “openly repair the plank road, secretly march through the Chen Cang.” Trying to catch them off guard. You really are a master strategist. Mr. Zhang, by the way, my youngest daughter isn’t married yet, she’s even prettier than Sun Wanyue Drink! Right, right, drink! Drink! Come on! Everyone, may I have your attention. Let me formally introduce Mr. Zhang. Nice to meet you, Mr. Zhang. Nice to meet you, Mr. Zhang. It’s an honor to meet you, Mr. Zhang. Oops, I spilled my drink. He really is something else. Don’t stress. You’re still young. Being young means you’ve got chances. So you’re saying I just have to outlast him? No, that’s not what I mean. But I can’t shake the feeling that this guy reminds me of the fisherman I ran into a couple days ago. What? A fisherman? Oh right, I went to Wu City to paint a couple days ago. I was sketching by the river in Wu City. Sketching what? Just drawing whatever I saw. I drew a fisherman. He looked exactly like this guy. Really? Really. Why would I lie to you? Where’s the drawing? I already sent someone to get it. It’ll be here soon. Look, doesn’t it look exactly like him? The face, the build, the expression, and when he smiles, it’s even more alike. Plus, the jade pendant he’s wearing is exactly the same as the one on the fisherman in my drawing. Is it possible that he’s the same person? No way. He even knew about the Yiling governor surrendering, and the route the Shu army took heading south. He knew all of that. Are you kidding? Yiling didn’t stand a chance against Wei. Surrendering was the only option. But, the route the Wei army took heading south was top secret. That route is the shortest way south for the Wei army. If I were in the Wei army, I’d take that route too. You actually make some sense. Longbian Hou. Hey, Mr. Zhang. Don’t call me Longbian Hou, that’s way too formal. My courtesy name is Weiyan. Just call me Weiyan. Weiyan? Alright then. That’s better. Come on, everyone, let’s have a drink. Let’s toast. Cheers. Hey everyone, I have a suggestion. Han Wang will be here soon. In a bit, let’s have Mr. Zhang lead us in a toast to Han Wang. How about it? Yeah, yeah, yeah! I’ll toast him myself. Forget it. Come on, Mr. Zhang, out of everyone here, only you are worthy to lead us in a toast to Han Wang. That’s right, hearing you talk today is better than reading ten years’ worth of books. Exactly. Sao Furen, Sao Furen! Hey! Sao Furen, I’m talking to you. I see Mr. Zhang as a brother, so that makes you Sao Furen, right? Sao Furen, about that borrowing troops thing you mentioned last time, I thought it over just now. You should borrow them. I’ll send the troops over as soon as I get back. But I’m going to borrow a lot of troops. You’re really willing to lend them? What’s this about lending or not? I’ll give them all to you. If you need more, just let me know. I’m not worried about getting the short end of the stick. Any loss I take with you, Mr. Zhang makes up for with just a few words. Besides, they say a loss can be a blessing. I like taking losses. Is this really the same stingy iron rooster as before? Sao Furen, who do you think Mr. Zhang really is? What’s he doing now? We just asked him a bunch of questions, but he wouldn’t say. Everyone’s curious. Where did you find someone as remarkable as Mr. Zhang? He’s I know. You know? I just found out myself. You know? Go ahead, tell us. You’ve all been fooled by him. Ma Chao, you Wanyue, you got tricked by him too. He’s not some mysterious master, he’s just a lousy fisherman. A fisherman? Watch your mouth! Ma Chao, what nonsense are you spouting? I’m not making this up. Take a good look. The fisherman sketch. This sketch was drawn by Zhang Zhen a few days ago while he was in Wu City. Zhang Zhen is the legitimate son of Langzhong Hou. I don’t think he’d lie. Wanyue, what do you say? I Uh Is this guy you? No way. That’s you, isn’t it? Is it? Well, maybe it is me. What’s going on? Wanyue, didn’t I say before that if the truth hurts, a lie only makes it worse? Do you understand now? You really are a fisherman? Right now, I am a fisherman. How dare you! You dare play games with me? Hey, that’s not it. Chunyang, stop talking. Wanyue, don’t tell me you didn’t know about this either? Han Wang, Han Wang! Wanyue got tricked by him. But now, I’ve exposed who he really is. He’s not some mysterious master, he’s just a lousy fisherman, tricked Wanyue and all of you. Actually, this is all just a misunderstanding. Right now, I really am a fisherman. If you say I tricked her, and tricked all of you, then I’ll just leave, alright? Don’t give her a hard time. Wanyue, I’ll head out first then. Stop right there! Who said you could leave? This… Is there anything else you need from me? What do you think? We were just having a perfectly good conversation. Right? Weiyan. Watch your mouth. You think you can just call me by my name? No wonder you got tricked by this guy. He’s got a silver tongue. With just his words, he’s played everyone in this room for fools. He’s got some skills, I’ll give him that. Longbianhou, you… But, he’s using those skills for all the wrong reasons. Wanyue. Hanwang is about to arrive. You don’t want Hanwang to find out about this, do you? Go kill him. For your father’s sake, I’ll pretend nothing happened. Otherwise, I’ll be pissed. Everyone here will be pissed too. Hanwang will be even more pissed. I get why you all would be angry. I get why you all would be angry. But that Liu guy, what right does he have to be angry? Wait, you mean that guy? You heard me, right? Go on. Let him know, sometimes you have to pay the price for what you say. Chunyang. You should go. Wanyue. If you can’t do it, I will. Are you out of your mind? Yeah, he’s just a fisherman. Just an ordinary guy. But he’s the one I love. The future prince consort of Wu. If anyone touches him, none of you are leaving here today. I mean it. You’d risk offending all these nobles for a fisherman? He’s worth it. I think she’s actually lost it. I am crazy. And I’ve had enough. Chunyang, you’re right. If the truth brings pain, then lies only make it worse. I’m sorry. I put you through all this. You… Hanwang is here! Greetings, Hanwang. What’s going on here? Hanwang, here’s what happened. Just now, Hanwang, this is the one I love. Sao… Madam Sao. I didn’t expect it was Madam Sao. Madam Sao, my ass. Can’t you see what’s going on? Come here. Why’d you take it off? What’s happening here? How did he dare do that? He’s got a death wish. Mr. Zhang. What happened to Madam Sao? She took a sword for me. Took a sword? Who did it? It was you. I’m talking to you. Hanwang, I—I… Mr. Zhang. How do you want to deal with him? Deal with what, exactly? What are you trying to do? I’m just following your orders. Chunyang, he’s… He’s from the Liu family. He’s my friend. He’s actually a decent guy, just has a bit of a temper. Go ahead, I’m heading out. Mr. Zhang, let me get you a drink. Forget it. I won’t kill the mood here. Kill the mood? Who said that? No one said it. No one would dare say that here. Yeah, Mr. Zhang being here is the best thing for us. Right, it was all just a misunderstanding. Alright. Wanyue, why don’t we go somewhere else and keep drinking? This… Madam Sao, this… Your Highness, what are you doing here? I’m the official in charge of this banquet. So, Your Highness, why did you come out here? Do you need something? Nothing much. It’s just, Your Highness, last time you said if this banquet went well, I’d get a promotion. So, I just wanted to ask when that transfer order is coming. Go ask your dad, you’re so annoying. No, Your Highness, what’s that supposed to mean? I’m not in the mood right now, can you not bother me? Ugh. I’m not in the mood right now, can you just leave me alone? Crazy woman. Hope you never get married. Haha. Your Highness, take care! Hehehe. Dad. Dad. It’s really you. No way, what are the odds? Why are you here? I Didn’t I tell you not to wander around these days? Do you know where you are? What if someone sees you? So what if someone sees me? I’d be so embarrassed. I’m not the one who should be embarrassed. You think I embarrass you? Oh come on, Dad. Do you have any idea who’s in the banquet hall today? It’s all big shots, all nobles and lords. You You think just because you changed clothes, you’re not a fisherman anymore? Please don’t make trouble for me. Why don’t you ask me how I got in here? Yeah, how did you sneak in? Greetings, Hanwang. You guys, we have nothing to do with this, nothing at all. Nothing to do with it. Yeah, right. I’ve never seen him before, not once. Then get out of the way. Mr. Zhang, let me walk you out. Why are you yelling? You scared me. I—I… He’s my dad. He’s your dad? Yeah. Mr. Zhang, this… Never met him, don’t know him at all. No, Dad, I’m your son. How could you not recognize me? Nope, nothing to do with me. Let’s go, come on. Go. I… Kid, you’re something else. Just to get ahead, you’d even call someone dad. No, he really is my dad. I’m his son. Yeah, we get it. We all get it. A godfather is still a dad, an adopted son is still a son. Didn’t expect Wu would have someone like you. You’d do anything to get ahead, no shame at all. The younger generation is impressive. No, he’s really my dad. My actual dad. Alright, that’s enough. They’re already gone. Hey, where are you going? I’m going to find my dad. Dad! This guy’s so desperate for a godfather, it’s nuts. If Mr. Zhang wanted to adopt me, I’d be so happy I’d lose my mind too. So, tell me, after what happened at the banquet today, do you think Mr. Zhang will come after us later? Probably not Mr. Zhang, but Hanwang, I’m not so sure. Didn’t you hear Hanwang say, Mr. Zhang helped him out before, he owes him big time. What? Hanwang is finished? What happened? Nanyue suddenly attacked Yizhou, took thirty cities in one day. Yizhou is on the brink. Nanyue sent out their troops. The world’s really getting more and more chaotic. I’m afraid Yizhou won’t make it this time. Yizhou right now. What’s up? We can’t hold them off anymore. You left me with so many backup plans. Even so, we still can’t stop them. I just worry Worry about what? I’m worried they’re coming for you. If they come, let them come. I don’t care. But No buts. You just need to be careful. If you actually lose everything, I’ll have to clean up your mess. After all, I’ve been by your side for so many years. I just planned to play hard to get, figure out what they really want. But if, we really do lose everything, then I’ll just go fishing with you every day. Running a country is like cooking a small fish—handle with care. Don’t screw this up for me. Honestly, I really don’t want to step in right now. Come on, don’t say that. If you step in now, even if Shu gets wiped out, it’d be worth it. Worst case, you help me rebuild the country again. Alright, this is as far as I’ll walk you. Mr. Zhang, take care. What’s up? Thinking about jumping in the river again? Sorry. What? I said, sorry. Aren’t you tired? If you really feel bad for me, just buy me a drink. Alright. You pick the place. But just so you know, I don’t have much cash. Can’t afford anything fancy. Doesn’t matter what we drink. Then what matters? Having you there matters more. Come on, try this. Please, please. It’s really good. Try this one too. A toast to you both. Come on, cheers! Congratulations! Wishing you a happy marriage. Same to you, same to you. I’ll head over there first. Alright, don’t let me hold you up. Hmm? What kind of meat is this? Smells amazing. Good, right? This is “fragrant meat.” Fragrant meat? Never heard of it. Why are you laughing? Hey! Isn’t that Chunyang? I almost didn’t recognize you. You bringing your new girlfriend to the wedding banquet? What new girlfriend? She’s my friend. Everyone knows you’re getting remarried. Who told you that nonsense? Who else? Old Wang. Come on, bring out your special “three-whip wine” and pour a pot for Old Zhang. He needs a good boost. Hey, one pot isn’t enough. Old Zhang here needs at least three. Alright, I’ll get right on it. Hey, I don’t want it! Old Zhang, why are you being so polite with us? Perfect timing, I’m butchering a pig tomorrow. I’ll save the kidneys just for you. After you eat them, you’ll be howling in bed tonight. Why are you joining in on the craziness? Don’t mind them. They didn’t mean any offense. They’re all your friends, right? Yeah, I’ve known them for years. Then I should get to know them too. What’s up? Everyone, everyone, my name’s Sun Wanyue. I’m Chunyang’s friend. Nice to meet you all. Sun Wanyue Why does that name sound so familiar? Isn’t the princess of Wu also called Sun Wanyue? What? So, does that mean Chunyang’s gonna be the royal son-in-law? You guys are drunk. Can’t people have the same name? True, true. Yeah, yeah. If you’re Chunyang’s friends, then you’re my friends too. Let me toast you all first. Alright! Cheers! Awesome! You’re a real heroine. Hey, Chunyang, when’s the wedding? We’ll all come and make it a party. Yeah! Don’t talk nonsense. What, are you afraid we’ll crash your wedding night? Hahaha! Alright, enough! Why are you staring at me? Chunyang, let’s get married. Uh What? Are you drunk? I’m serious. Let’s get married. Stop messing around. Do you think I don’t know you well enough? It’s fine. We can get engaged first, and get to know each other better. Don’t worry, I’ll take care of you. You’ll take care of me? However much dowry you want, I’ll agree to it. Do I look like someone who needs money? You do. I know you know Liu Bei, but that’s all it is—just knowing him. Your status is still just a fisherman. I just heard Nanyue is attacking Shu. Liu Bei can barely protect himself now, let alone help you. Do I need his help? True. If he really wanted to help, you wouldn’t be here drinking with me. Look, marriage isn’t a joke. Besides, I have a son. Having a son is great! I’ll be a mom right away. You’re still young, you’ve got your whole life ahead of you. Think it over. I am young, but I don’t have much time left. I know a world-class doctor. He can cure any strange illness. Don’t give up hope, or give in to despair. You’re the one who’s sick. Wei is attacking. My dad wants me to marry the crown prince of Wei, to form an alliance and buy Wu some time. I don’t want to marry someone I don’t love. Do you get that? But the person you love isn’t me. How do you know? I think you’re really drunk. I’m not drunk. Then maybe I am, and I misheard, okay? Zhang Chunyang, let’s get married. Zhang Chunyang, did you hear me? Princess. Let’s get married. Okay. Okay. Say yes to marrying her. Say yes, say yes. Alright, let’s get married. Say yes to her. Say yes, come on. Fine, fine, fine. Stop messing around. Now did you hear that? If you didn’t hear, I’ll shout again. Oh, come on. I heard you, now sit down, sit down, sit down. So you agreed? Let’s talk about it later. How about this? Tomorrow I’ll come to your place. We can pick a date. I’m not going. My son is still at home waiting for me. You’re still afraid of your son? Why would I be afraid of him? Then I’ll come to your place. Uh, no way. Chunyang. How many times have you turned me down? Can you just help me out this one time? Anything else, I’m fine with, Just not this. Sun Wanyue, You know exactly why. The only reason you want to be with me Is because You don’t want to go through with your family’s arranged marriage. You’re just running away. So am I wrong? You’re not wrong. Then why does it have to be me? Because you’re a good person. What kind of messed up logic is that? That’s just biting the hand that feeds you. At least you don’t want me just for my looks. Who says I don’t? Then come here. Come on, do it. You You really think I won’t? Aren’t you just playing dirty now? Now you know. I know where you live. Worst case, I’ll just wait for you there. Heck, I might not even go home tonight. Whatever you want. Princess. Your Highness. You What are you doing here? Do I have to tell you everywhere I go? That’s not what I meant. So, um, Your Highness, have you had dinner yet? You followed me all the way here Just to ask me that? I With you No, that’s not it. Your Highness, you’ve got it wrong. This This is my childhood friend’s wedding. Alright, alright, enough. Haven’t you always wanted a promotion? Help me with something. Yes, Your Highness. Not just one thing, Even if it’s a thousand things, I’ll do it all. I’m getting engaged. Help me plan the engagement party. Yes. Wait, what? Engaged? Is that a problem? Your Highness, Getting engaged is a huge deal. I’m just a minor official. If you leave this to me, Isn’t that a bit much? I don’t want my father to know about this. Just tell me if you can do it or not. That’s deceiving the king. That’s a capital offense. Your Highness, you I’ll promote you three ranks. Your Highness, you really know how to read people. Don’t worry, Your Highness. Leave it to me. I promise I’ll make it grand and impressive. So now you’re not afraid of deceiving the king? Your Highness, You’re acting regent now. You’re the king. Your Highness, There’s not much time. Hurry up and get it done. Yes. If you dare lie to me again this time, I’ll Dad. What are you doing here? Stop causing trouble, go find someone. Hey, Dad! Hey. Pour me a drink. Eat, eat. Cheers. Oh, Zhang Fan is back. Uncle Wang. Congratulations, congratulations. Ah, in a few days I’ll have to congratulate you. What, You already heard about my promotion? Then you’ve got double the good news. Yeah, Double happiness. That’s right. Your dad’s getting remarried in a few days. If that’s not double happiness, what is? Remarried? Your dad, brought your new stepmom here for the wedding banquet. We all saw her. She’s really beautiful, like a fairy. Yeah. Don’t listen to them. Dad, You really kept this hidden. You even hid it from your own son. What did I hide? Stop pretending. Keep pretending. Uncle Wang has never lied in his whole life. You think he’d trick me? Hey, I can vouch for that. Dad, Just be honest. So you found me a stepmom? Whose family is she from? What’s her last name? What stepmom? Her last name is Sun. Sun? Why that last name? What’s wrong with Sun? Dad, You don’t know, My boss is also named Sun. She’s like a tigress, Always scolding me like I’m her kid. But Dad, It’s fine. As long as you’re happy, That’s all that matters. What are you talking about? Uncle Wang, Why are you just standing there? Bring out your best wine for my dad, Let him celebrate. Let him celebrate. Yeah, yeah, yeah, You’re right, you’re right. Hey, Zhang, You’re just eager to have a little brother, aren’t you? As long as my dad has what it takes, I’m cool with it. Let’s go. Dad. That girl with the last name Sun, how old is she this year? What does her family do? Do you know? She, I’d guess she’s just a little over twenty. Huh? What do you mean, “huh”? I, she’s a little over twenty. No, do you really think she’d agree? Dad, we can’t force anyone into this. Are you saying I’m that kind of person? Zhang Fan, don’t worry. Didn’t you see earlier? That girl isn’t just beautiful, she’s got a really great vibe. You can tell she comes from a well-off family, but she’s not stuck-up at all. She’s got a good personality too. She even had a drink with me just now. Right, am I wrong? But she made it clear, she won’t marry anyone but your dad. We’re all jealous, you know. Oh, come on, you guys, cut it out. Dad, impressive. Old man chasing after a younger woman. Son, you really can’t compete. If what they say is true, I’d sell everything I own just to help you marry her into our family. Who’s the real dad here, you or me? None of that matters. What matters is, you found someone who’s beautiful, has a good personality, and is gentle and caring. You should count your blessings. If you ended up with someone like that one up there, ugly and always causing trouble, a real tiger lady, you’d have nowhere to cry. Who’s your boss anyway? Is it really that bad? Is it really that dramatic? Dad, you just haven’t met her. If you did, you’d understand. Are you serious? That tiger lady, last time she promised she’d promote me after the banquet, but her word means nothing. She turned around and pretended she never said it. Then she tore into me, really let me have it. She’s honestly kind of a pain. But, she doesn’t have much time left to mess with me. What happened? That tiger lady’s getting engaged. I honestly have no idea which unlucky guy would dare marry someone like her. Why is Zhang Chunyang still drinking? It’s so late and she’s not home yet. This time, I’m in charge of her engagement party. She said after it’s done, she’ll promote me. She can’t trick me again, right? If she does, I’ll… What will you do? I can’t really do anything to her. She, she can’t keep treating me like her kid and messing with me. That’s just cruel. You really shouldn’t count on her anymore. If you want to be a big shot, later on, your dad will set you up. You, a fisherman, will set me up? Dad, can you stop bragging after you drink next time? It’s not me, Dad, all right, enough. I’ve got stuff to do tomorrow. I still have to help my boss with her engagement party. See you, Uncle Wang. Take care. Hey, stay safe on your way home, and tone down the bragging. Chunyang, you’re just letting Zhang Fan leave like that? How else should he go? Didn’t that girl say she’s waiting for you at home? Waiting for you. She was joking. You actually believe her? Not so sure. I don’t think she was joking at all. How about this: let Zhang Fan sleep at my place tonight. Our bed’s big enough. I’ll head home and check. Standing tall. Chunyang, have a glass of Three Whip Wine before you go. Better safe than sorry. Yeah, better safe than sorry. Didn’t walk into the wrong house, did I? Zhang Fan, why are you still following me? Aren’t you tired of this? Your Highness, it’s me. Don’t bother explaining. Didn’t I tell you, as long as you handle my engagement party, I’ll promote you? What, don’t believe me? I do. Your Highness, your word is as good as gold, of course I believe you. Just, if I may ask, Your Highness, are you waiting for your special someone? No idea who the unlucky guy is. What did you say? Uh, Your Highness, I mean, your special someone must have incredible luck must have incredible luck to be able to marry you. You, you think so too? Absolutely. Your Highness, you’re just stunningly beautiful, gentle and caring, so easy to get along with, absolutely gorgeous, beautiful and kind, and especially true to your word. Your Highness, marrying you is like hitting the jackpot. Such a smooth talker. Don’t tell me you like me too. Don’t worry about that, not a chance. Just saying, keep your little thoughts to yourself. Don’t try to be my special someone. And, keep your distance from me in the future. Stay away from me. Don’t follow me around every day. If my special someone sees you one day, what am I supposed to do? Uh, I… I… All right, just go home. Wait, Your Highness, you’ve got it wrong. Are you crazy? What kind of idiot would ever like you? Your Highness, I was just joking earlier. What did you just say? Nothing. I didn’t say anything. Oh right, tomorrow’s engagement party is at three o’clock. Don’t forget. Don’t worry, Your Highness. Even if I forget my own dad, I won’t forget this. All right, all right, get going. Wait, it’s me Get going. No, wait Isn’t this my house? I… Zhang Chunyang, so you do remember to come home. I thought you’d forgotten you have a family. Hey, the way you said that sounds kind of off to me. All right, enough, come over here. Sit down. Don’t be shy. Why would I be shy? This is my home. You really don’t see yourself as a guest anymore, do you? So what? Once we’re engaged tomorrow, what’s yours is mine. Engaged tomorrow? Did I say yes? Soon, you’ll say yes. Where are you going? To shower and change. Don’t move. What are you doing? Old Zhang, Old Zhang, I’m at home. What’s up? Zhang Fan wants you to crash at my place tonight. I’ve already made up the bed for you. You coming or not? I’m, I’m not going. All right then, I’m heading home. Come down. Okay, enough, stop messing around. Go home and get some rest. Do you still think Do you still think I’m just messing with you? What else? Get some sleep early. All right, all right, enough. You win, I give in. Never seen anyone as stubborn as you. Quick question: when does this engagement party end? Why, you got something else going on? Fishing. Zhang Chunyang, have you ever been hit before? No. Zhang Fan, today is Princess’s engagement, not yours. Why are you so happy? Isn’t it obvious? She’s finally getting married, so she won’t bother me anymore. How could I not be happy? Speak of the devil. Here comes the fierce lady. Go greet her. Haha. By the way, where does your son work? Him? I think he’s at the Department of Rites. We’re getting engaged today, did you invite him? Why would I? He’s busy. This is a big day for you, no matter how busy he is, he should come. Or, I’ll go find someone to bring him here. Come on, don’t bother him. We’re here. Let’s go. You go ahead. Don’t worry, there’s nothing to be nervous about. No, that’s not it. How can you tell I’m nervous? I still have something to take care of. You go on ahead. Alright, I’ll head in first. Hurry up. Princess. The engagement party, everything’s been arranged. About your special someone, he’s still in the car. He won’t get out? He still has something to do. Oh, right. I need your help with something else. Of course, Princess, just say the word. Go get everyone named Zhang from the Department of Rites. Huh? Is there a problem? Uh, no, no problem. I’ll go take care of it right now. Seriously, do you think that crazy woman has something wrong with her? She keeps picking on me on purpose. Doesn’t she know I’m the only Zhang in the entire Department of Rites? Alright, alright, just get inside. Hope she gets married soon, out of sight, out of mind. Your Highness. How is it? The decorations are alright, right? Not bad. Your Highness, your royal uncle is here too. He doesn’t look too happy. Just now, he even lost his temper. Is that so? Why are you talking so much? Your Highness is absolutely stunning. I wonder which young man could possibly catch your eye. You’ll find out soon. I need to get ready. Alright. Please, please, please. Let’s go. Such a brown-noser. All that “Your Highness, so beautiful.” As if only some genius could win her heart. Please. Let me just say this, with the way she acts, even my dad wouldn’t want her. Listen to yourself. If your dad really married the princess, you’d be royalty too. I don’t care about that. If my dad ever dared to marry that she-devil, I’d cut ties with him. Besides, my dad might just be a simple fisherman, but he’s got good taste. He’d never go for her. Right, Dad? Haha. See, my dad Dad. Dad. Go on, keep talking. Dad, what are you doing here? She didn’t tell you? Tell me what? Then why are you here? I’m here for the engagement party. Son, I know this is all a bit sudden for you, you need some time to process it. Let’s go home, I’ll explain everything slowly. Zhang Fan, the party’s about to start. How about you take your uncle to sit down first? Oh, and this is A colleague. Chen Hao, head of the Department of Rites. You brought your colleague too? Let’s not talk about that, just come with me. Let’s go. Come on. Are these all your friends? Yeah, all the people you asked for. It’s the engagement party, the more the merrier. If I’d had more time, I would’ve invited even more. That’s enough, that’s enough. Son, I appreciate the thought. Dad, are you alright? I’m fine, just a little emotional. Zhang Fan, your dad doesn’t have any health issues, does he? Your dad’s the one with issues. Sorry, sorry. I’m just really happy. It suddenly hit me that our little Zhang Fan has grown up so fast. Honestly, I thought he’d never agree to this. But I didn’t expect he’d be so supportive. Dad, can you stop talking nonsense? Dad, this is kind of a big deal today. Everyone here knows me, can you not embarrass me? Come on, I’ve never been engaged, but I have seen other people get engaged. I know how this works. Hahaha. As long as you know. Just take a seat. Congratulations! Today is a beautiful day, everyone is gathered here to witness the blessed union of Princess Wanyue and Mr. Zhang. Wonderful! Wonderful! Who’s that? Is he one of your colleagues too? Shh. No, he’s a prince from Wu, the younger brother of King Wu. You even invited a prince? Of course, your son works in the government, he’s basically a big shot. He’s got connections. Then why does he look so unhappy? If he was happy, that’d be a miracle. Did you know, that shrew’s getting married and even King Wu doesn’t know about it? Shrew? I even heard the groom’s a fisherman. Fisherman? Dad, we’re not talking about you. The groom’s a fisherman too, but you but you aren’t blind, you’d never go for that she-devil. She-devil? Calling her a she-devil is giving her too much credit. She’s just a crazy woman. Enough, they’re coming. Please welcome Princess Wanyue. So beautiful. Absolutely stunning. She’s a real knockout. Zhang Fan. I’m telling you, except for her bad temper and being a little spoiled, the princess really is gorgeous. I have no idea what kind of luck that fisherman had to end up marrying the princess. Luck? What luck? Bad luck. Terrible luck. Dumb luck. Seriously, which poor soul would marry such a hellraiser? Stop talking, shh. Dad. Why are you just standing there? Let me tell you, she might look pretty decent, but she’s a real piece of work. She’ll chew you up and spit out the bones. Total tiger lady. Whoever marries her is one unlucky bastard. She’s definitely going to have a son with no butthole. Heh heh. Son, is it possible that the unlucky bastard you keep talking about is actually your old man—me? Hahaha. What did you say? Now, let’s welcome Zhang Chunyang, Mr. Zhang. It’s him. Next up, let’s have the newlyweds exchange their tokens of love. Zhang Fan, your dad’s something else. Hold on, I need a second. Haha, I must be dreaming. Ow, why’d you pinch me? Doesn’t feel like a dream. So, my dad married the tiger lady. My dad. My real dad. And she’s the tiger lady? She’s your stepmom now. I mean, he’s always saying she bosses him around like he’s her kid. Now, he really is her kid. Step mom? She’s not even older than me. I have to call her mom? So what? You think you have a choice? I… I… Ridiculous. Wanyue, what kind of nonsense are you pulling? What’s wrong with this? Why doesn’t the prince want to go through with it? Obviously! The princess is barely in her twenties, that old guy’s got to be at least forty. If it were you, you wouldn’t agree either. Not necessarily. Why are you looking at me like that? He’s pretty good-looking, isn’t he? Uncle, I’m glad you came to witness my engagement to Chunyang. But, witness? Witness what? Witness you making fools of yourselves? What’s going on? Are you scared? What would I be scared of? You’re a princess, getting engaged to a fisherman, don’t you think that’s embarrassing? I’m with the person I love, what’s so embarrassing about that? Nonsense. You don’t believe me. Zhang Fan. Zhang Fan. Look, look! Did you see that? Hey, shut up! Zhang Fan, look, look! My dad is awesome! Hey, Wanyue, shut up. Just zip it. No clapping! No clapping! Let’s see who dares clap. Oh, Wanyue. You need to calm down. I know. You just don’t want to accept the marriage your father arranged for you. It’s for your own good. I’m doing just fine right now. A marriage alliance between Wu and Wei is about national interests. We’ve already accepted Wei’s betrothal gifts. The date is set, too. If you act like this, what do you think the Cao family and Young Master Cao will think? I don’t care what he thinks. It’s my life. I make my own choices. Who even is this Young Master Cao? Cao Angsheng, the crown prince of Wei. The future king of Wei. Hey, everyone, let’s all calm down. Um, uncle, right? You What did you just call me? Uncle. Look at you, you look older than me, and you’re calling me uncle? Bro. What? Calling you little brother doesn’t sound right either. So, let’s just mind our own business. Zhang Chunyang, tell me, did you put some kind of spell on Wanyue? What spell would I put? A spell? If you didn’t, why does she insist on being with you? Well, maybe it’s just my charm, I guess. Ha! Have a little shame, will you? Don’t think I don’t know who you are. Aren’t you just an ordinary guy? Do you really think you and Wanyue are a good match? Not too bad, I guess. Ugh. Wanyue, your marriage to Wei was arranged personally by your father. Your body and soul are given to you by your parents. You’ve read the classics. Are you really going to defy your parents’ wishes? That’s right. Traditionally, parents’ orders and matchmakers’ words determine a child’s marriage. If you don’t listen, you’re being unfilial. I’ve already gotten engaged to Chunyang. So by that logic, how can I have two fiancés? Engaged? No betrothal gifts, no background check, no matching of families, no parents’ approval, and you just decided to get engaged? Wanyue, I just don’t get it. That Young Master Cao is the crown prince of Wei, good-looking, well-educated, and most importantly, he’s young. How is he not better than this lousy fisherman? Hey, what’s so bad about being a fisherman? Why do you have to call me lousy? Shut up. You’re not so great yourself. Wanyue, if you won’t think of your father, at least think of Wu. We’ve already accepted Wei’s betrothal gifts. If you cause a scene like this, what do you expect your father to do? We took the betrothal gifts, so just return them. Return them? The king of Wei commands an army of a million. He could be marching south any day now. Do you really think this is just about some betrothal gifts? So what if it’s an army of a million? I It’s just a million soldiers, right? Do you even know what a million soldiers means? If each of them spit once, you’d drown in it. Hmph. Wanyue, where did you even find this joker? I just don’t get it. What do you see in him? Who I like is my own business. Wrong. It’s not just your business. You’re the princess of Wu. Your marriage affects all of Wu. So, you’re saying I should marry Cao Angsheng as a concubine? What? You want the princess of Wu to become a concubine for someone from Wei? What are you all arguing about? Everyone, shut up. Wanyue, your parents gave you life. You should be grateful. That’s right. This whole thing is a bit unfair to you, but isn’t that what children are supposed to do? Hey, that’s not right. What do you mean supposed to? What parent doesn’t want the best for their kids? As a dad, I get it. I get it. What? You You have a kid? I have a son. Oh, Wanyue, Wanyue, look at the guy you picked. He’s old, fine. He’s a commoner, fine. But he even has a son! This This What’s wrong with having a son? You want kids but can’t have them, right? I don’t have a son, but at least my daughter is my own flesh and blood. So what if she’s your own? She still calls you dad and mom, what’s the difference? Of course there’s a difference. If she’s not my own, even if she calls me dad and mom, she doesn’t really mean it. She might even be hoping I die sooner. Why are you looking at me? I didn’t do anything. So by your logic, if you’re my daughter-in-law in the Sun family, and you call my parents dad and mom, you’re not really their child, so you don’t really mean it either. Are you hoping they die sooner too? That’s That’s not the same thing. Hey, um, hey, everyone, don’t get the wrong idea. I’m famous for being good to my in-laws. So, so, enough. Why are you explaining yourself to them? Just trying to avoid misunderstandings. Alright, let’s stop embarrassing ourselves. Wanyue, no matter what you say today, none of that matters. What’s important is, if you marry Young Master Cao, the two kingdoms will be united and there won’t be war. You alone can bring peace to all of Wu. That’s an honor. Do you understand? Honor? Trading one woman for a moment of peace for a whole country, and you call that honor? Today it’s Wei, so you send me to marry for peace. Tomorrow, if someone else comes, who are you sending then? So every time there’s a war, Wu just sends a princess to marry someone? Are Wu’s princesses really that worthless? Listen, I, Sun Wanyue, would rather die in battle with the soldiers of Wu than marry into Wei for peace. Sun Wanyue, remember, you’re a woman. You’ll have to get married eventually. I know. Then why can’t I marry someone I actually love? You Hey, uncle. Uh, bro, just let it go. Stop forcing her, alright? Go away, I’m done talking to you. Sun Wanyue, remember who you are. You’re the princess of Wu. This is your fate. If you want to blame someone, blame being born into the royal family. I’ve never wanted to be a princess anyway. What did you just say? I said, this whole princess thing I’ve wanted out for ages. Everyone, today’s supposed to be my engagement party. So you all can be my witnesses. I, Sun Wanyue, hereby officially resign my title as Princess of Wu. I’m choosing to become an ordinary citizen. Princess, please reconsider. Princess, think carefully. All of you, shut up. I refuse to believe that without Zhang the butcher, Wu is stuck eating hairy pigs. Fine. Great, actually. Right now, as a representative of the Wu royal family, I strip you of your princess title. From now on, you have no connection to Wu whatsoever. You’re wrong. Even if I’m not the Princess of Wu anymore, I’m still a citizen of Wu. Chunyang, let’s go. Let’s go. Princess, please reconsider! Princess! Princess, please reconsider! Hey! Zhang Fan! Zhang Fan! Your Highness! What’s going on? I’m promoting you to Minister of Rites, in charge of arranging the marriage alliance between Wu and Wei. I want you to pick another princess to marry into Wei. Me? What, you don’t want the promotion? Of course I do, it’s just— I’ve got this problem. What problem? Honestly, it’s not a big deal, I just really love eating hairy pork. Hahaha! What did you say? I’m not doing this job. Whoever wants it can have it. I quit. You Zhang Fan! Zhang Fan! Zhang Fan! Zhang Fan! Hey, you! Yeah, you! You’re the new Minister of Rites. You handle the marriage alliance. What did you say? I said you’re the new Minister of Rites. No, the line before that. Hey, you. Hey, you. Hey, you. Do I not have a name? Who are you talking to? You! You, you, you! What do you mean, “you”? Are all the men in Wu dead? Huh? Every time it’s about marriage alliances. You’re just spineless! And you’re actually proud of it! I I, I, I What do you mean, “I”? I’ve had enough of you for a long time. The princess was right. Are our princesses really so worthless? Why don’t you go marry into Wei yourself? You You’re an official of Wu, how dare you How dare I? How are you talking to me? Maybe before, but not now. I quit too. You Go cool off somewhere else! Huh? You Oh my god! Oh my god, oh my god! Just you wait! I’ll wipe out your whole family! I’ll wipe out your whole family! Let’s get out of here too. All of you, get back here! Wait, wait You all want to rebel or something? Huh? Does anyone even respect me as the prince anymore? I’m not dead yet! Your Highness. Hey. Lord Liu. Alright, alright. You’re still here. I knew I could count on you. You sticking around really means a lot to me. Don’t be so sure. Huh? What? Nothing. I just have something to say. Go ahead. Position, title, whatever you want, I’ll give it to you. You’ve got it wrong. What I mean is, you’d be better off dead. What? You If you died, maybe Wu could finally unite. But if you stay alive, you’re just a disaster. A troublemaker. You know that? Oh my god. Your Highness! Your Highness! What’s wrong? Don’t scare me like that, Your Highness! Somebody, help! You really worked hard today. Chunyang, are you going fishing tomorrow? I’ll go with you. We’ll see. Just so you know, I can cook fish. I make it really well. Next time, if you get the chance, I’ll let you try my cooking. Oh, and our engagement is set. Let’s find a fortune teller and pick a date soon. What’s wrong? Wanyue, it’s getting late. I’ll head out now. Wanyue, I almost forgot. Are you alright? Tell me, am I kind of useless? Am I? I’ve tried so hard for so long, but nothing seems to change. My parents don’t understand me, my friends don’t believe in me, even with marriage, I don’t get a say. Isn’t that just life for most people? Sorry, I was hoping to fake an engagement with you, just to fool them, but I ended up fooling myself too. So I guess we’re engaged now. But really, it’s all fake. Actually, it could be real. Don’t joke around. I’m serious. Sometimes I wonder too, did I make a mistake? If I hadn’t, I wouldn’t be here all alone. It feels like the whole world has abandoned me. Actually, you’re not alone. Right, there’s two of us. A fisherman, and a just-demoted ex-princess. Just the two of us. And me! And me! Count me in! Now there’s three of us. Zhang Fan, I quit that job. Whoever wants it can have it. Me too! Add me in! I’m exhausted! Chen Hao, wait, Princess, when did you learn to run so fast? You were flying out there! I was chasing you, and I’m about to collapse! Us too! Us too! Us too! Me too! Us too! Yeah, all of us are here. Who’s that guy with her? Just some random fisherman. Random? Then how come I know now? Mr. Cao, please don’t be angry. He’s just someone Wanyue picked to avoid the marriage alliance. You think she can really escape? Of course not. Then why, when you understand something so simple, she can’t? She Forget it. I don’t care anymore. I’ll make sure she understands, my way. Good. Good. Come on. Let’s go. We’re going to meet the King of Wu. So it turns out, I’m not alone. You’ve never been alone. Thank you, guys. But it’s really not necessary. Just for me? It is necessary. It’s very necessary. Men die for those they love, women make themselves beautiful for those they love. You’re the only princess in Wu, we’re sticking with you. You wouldn’t look down on us, would you? Chen Hao, how’s your mom been these years? Why would you suddenly ask about my mom, Princess? My mom’s doing pretty well. You lost your father young, your mother raised you on her own, she worked so hard to bring you up. To pay for your schooling, your mom wove cloth, working day and night, year after year, day after day, she worked herself sick, her eyesight suffered from all the strain. My mom, she… Luckily you lived up to her hopes, ten years of hard study, you placed third in the exams, got a job at the Ministry of Rites, and made it to rank six. Let me ask you, if you quit your job, how will you support your mom, pay for her medical bills? I… Wang Dong, Princess, last year your wife died in childbirth, left you with two kids, and passed away. If you quit your job, lose your salary, how will you raise them? I… And all of you, have you really thought this through? I know you trust me, but I don’t want to drag you down. Princess, how could you say you’re dragging us down? We’re all doing this willingly. Don’t call me Princess, I’m not a princess anymore. No, to us, you’ll always be the Princess of Wu. No matter where you go, no matter what you do, we’ll always stand by you. Do I really deserve you all doing this for me? You do. I… I’m not as great as you all say. I refused the marriage alliance, put Wu in danger, and besides, which one of you hasn’t been scolded by me, hasn’t been yelled at by me? We don’t want peace in exchange for a marriage alliance. And besides, what kind of scolding was that? You have no idea how Zhang Fan talks about you behind your back. That didn’t stop him from being the first to quit and follow you. Don’t listen to his nonsense, how could I ever badmouth the Princess? Didn’t you say the Princess is like a mother, a model for the world, a good wife and loving mother? Princess, don’t listen to him, I’m loyal to you, always have been. I get what you’re all saying, but at the end of the day, I’m just the Princess of Wu, you following me won’t really change anything. Well, why not become the Emperor of Wu? Huh? You know what they say, those with virtue get help, those without lose support. I see it now, you guys are all amazing. Chen Hao, right? You’re amazing. Zhang Fan, you’re amazing too. You, all of you, are amazing. How about this, Wan Yue, I’ll make you the Emperor of Wu, and you all stay to help Wan Yue. With you guys, Wu’s future will be even better. Zhang Fan, does your dad have some kind of disorder? Your dad’s the one with a disorder. Uncle Zhang, are you tired? Why not head home and get some rest? I’m not tired. Uncle Zhang, I get that you mean well, but you’re a fisherman after all, the Princess got engaged to you just to avoid the marriage alliance for Wu, but this talk about helping her become emperor, is a bit much, isn’t it? You’ve got a point. So, Uncle Zhang, take this token, take this token, go to Shu, find Marquis Yangcheng and borrow some troops, have the King of Shu form an alliance with Wu, beat Wei first, then we can talk about making Wan Yue emperor. Why are you all staring at me? Take it. Chunyang, that one, you should take this back. I’m close with the King of Shu, if he sees this, he’ll know it’s from me. Don’t worry, I’ve still got some pull with him. Go on. I know, you’re just trying to lighten the mood, everyone’s feeling pretty down right now, so you want to crack a joke. It’s a pretty funny joke. I’m not joking. Just go already. The Wei army will be here in a couple days, right? Chunyang, I’m really not joking. Take it. Chunyang, Chunyang, listen to me, thanks for everything these past couple days, sorry for all the trouble. What’s wrong? I really don’t need this. I’m feeling a bit tired, so I’ll head back first. Princess, I was just messing around today, this farce should end now. Tomorrow I’ll explain everything to my father, let you all go back to your jobs. Let’s just pretend none of this happened today. What about the day after tomorrow? We’ll deal with that when it comes. You’re leaving just like that? Why are you just standing there? Go after her! You said you didn’t like her, so what? I was just complaining, why do you care? The real question is, do you like her? Hey, think it through, the Princess is really a good person. Careful, you’ll regret it. Alright, alright, you’re grown up now, your son shouldn’t have to worry about you. Go on, chase after her! She’s getting far. Wan Yue! Wan Yue, about earlier, I… Chunyang, thanks for joining me in this mess. But we… should just end it here. Hey, let’s have a drink together. Hey. Forget it, it’s fine. Why are you crying? Does it have anything to do with you? What about your crush? Why didn’t he walk you home? Want me to walk you instead? Why do I need someone to walk me? Just because I’m without a man, I can’t even get home on my own? Of course you can, but you know only a man can give you a real home. Really? Isn’t that true? Cao Angsheng, this is Wu, I’m the Princess of Wu, what do you want? Wan Yue, the King of Wu, who’s about to be my father-in-law, he’s worried about you, so he sent me to bring you back. Then why you? You’re my future wife, who else would it be? What if I don’t go with you? You just said it, this is Wu, you’re the Princess of Wu, who you go with is up to you. Alright. Zhang Chunyang hasn’t gone far, right? Want me to help you? Cao Angsheng, don’t you dare! Calm down, Zhang Chunyang is just a regular guy, I got engaged to him just to avoid marrying into Wei, this has nothing to do with him. Oh, then I just want to chat with him, have a drink, that’s all. Cao Angsheng, Young Master Cao, Come on, don’t be so formal, we’re about to get married, just call me Angsheng from now on. Angsheng, I’m right here. Zhang Chunyang is innocent, I only got engaged to him by chance, it could’ve been anyone, I don’t have any feelings for him, please let him go, I’m begging you. Did I do anything to him? I’m the legitimate son of the King of Wei, who is he? Just an ordinary guy. In your eyes, I must seem pretty petty. Fine, if you don’t want me to see Zhang Chunyang, I promise, but come with me now. Zhang Chunyang, you know, we’re actually alike, neither of us likes being controlled, but we’re different too, because I prefer to control others. There are things I can give up, but I can’t stand being rejected. Cao Angsheng, You… Call me Angsheng. We’re about to get married. Don’t be so distant. You don’t want to end up killing someone on our big day, do you? Cao Angsheng. You said you’d let Zhang Chunyang go. I told you, call me Angsheng. Angsheng. Please let him go. I’m begging you. It’s all your fault. You dragged him into this mess. Now you’re the only one who can save him. Please. Don’t beg me. Beg yourself. I’m asking you, please let him go. Does it hurt? Smile. I said, smile. You know what? When you smile, your eyes look amazing. What are you staring at? You’re not getting away. Run? Why would I run? Because you’re about to die. The lord of Yizhou, King Han Liu Bei. The lord of Xiliang, Marquis Huaili Ma Teng. And Marquis Yangcheng Liu Bei. Put the sword away, now. I’m the crown prince of Wei. A guard of Cao Angsheng. There’s definitely some misunderstanding here. Get out. Go, now. King Han Liu Bei. Greetings, Grandmaster. Greetings, Grandmaster. Grandmaster. Are you alright? What could possibly happen to me? Seeing you safe puts us all at ease. Marquis Yangcheng, why are you here too? We heard you were getting engaged, Grandmaster, so we rushed over. Ha ha, you guys are really well-informed. Grandmaster, why are you here alone? I… What’s wrong, Grandmaster? I need to take care of something. Let me borrow your horse. Ji Yu, Grandmaster, I have a question for you. Go ahead. You’re married, right? Yeah. Yeah. So do you still believe in love? I do. Do you think someone like me can still believe in love? Grandmaster, you always teach us to follow our hearts, do what feels right, and live as we please. Yeah. Alright. Giddy up, giddy up. The auspicious hour has arrived. Will the newlyweds please take the stage. Smile. Or I’ll get mad. Giddy up. Giddy up. Congratulations! You know, I just love the way you smile. Don’t worry, wait till the wedding night, you’ll have plenty of time to cry. First, bow to heaven and earth. This is wonderful. Second, bow to the parents. Great. So good. This is really wonderful. Marquis Yangcheng, King Han, Marquis Huaili, I didn’t expect you all to attend the crown prince’s wedding banquet. Sorry I didn’t greet you sooner. No, I have to hurry and let the crown prince know. Crown prince, they’re here. Go down. Husband and wife bow to each other. Husband and wife bow to each other. Wait. Everyone, I just received word that some distinguished guests have arrived. So, the wedding ceremony will be delayed for a moment. Please, everyone, stand up first. Young Master Cao, who are these distinguished guests that even you have to wait for? Marquis Yangcheng Liu Bei. What? Marquis Yangcheng? Marquis Yangcheng? Does Wei have ties with Marquis Yangcheng too? And, the lord of Yizhou, King Han Liu Bei. The lord of Beiliang, Marquis Huaili Ma Teng. These are regional rulers, hereditary nobles. They actually came to attend the Cao family wedding in person. No wonder we’re asked to stand and wait. The Cao family is really unfathomable. Hmm. They’ve arrived. Please, everyone, follow me to greet them. Marquis Yangcheng, King Han, Marquis Huaili, they really came. Who’s that walking ahead of the nobles? Wan Yue. Chunyang. Why did you just get here? You left something at my place. Let’s go home. You guys… King Han, I… Where are you going? Home. Which home? Yours or mine? Why can’t it be our home? Shameless, old bull chasing young grass. I call it being strong in my old age. Come on, let’s go home. Did we get here too late? Don’t say that, we made it, didn’t we? Angsheng. Angsheng. Angsheng. Why are you being so polite? You even came out to greet us. Oh come on, We’re all family now, no need to act like strangers. Uncle, Aunt, What’s going on? Our car broke down, So we got held up a bit. The wedding’s not over yet, right? Where’s Wanyue? Why isn’t she with you? She… What’s wrong with her? Uncle, Aunt, I’m really sorry. What happened? Is Wanyue throwing a tantrum again? Oh no, It’s not her. It’s me. I want to call off the engagement. I thought it was something serious, Turns out you just want to break up. What happened? Did Wanyue do something wrong? Did she upset you? No, no, it’s not her. She’s great. I’m just not good enough for her. She deserves someone better. Someone better? Yeah, they’re really a perfect match. Meant to be together. Actually, Wanyue already left with him. She left? Wasn’t she supposed to marry you today? She married someone else. That stubborn girl. I’m going to go find her right now! Oh, please don’t. You really shouldn’t. Look at that, Angsheng still cares about our Wanyue. Just seeing you want to scold Wanyue, Look how worried he is, He’s sweating bullets. Oh, no, no, It’s not that I care, I wouldn’t dare. I don’t have any feelings for Wanyue at all. Stop, Angsheng, We all know, We get it. Yeah, we get it. You don’t get it. You don’t understand me. Kid, Are you alright? I’m fine, really. I just suddenly realized I’m basically a monster. Angsheng, don’t say that. Her dad and I Both hope You and Wanyue will have a long, happy life together. Hey, Aunt, you can’t just say things like that. I’m not saying anything wrong. I’m just speaking from my heart. That’s really how I feel. Aunt, I’m begging you, Can you please stop? Oh, Angsheng, Really, you and Wanyue fighting Isn’t a big deal at all. Every couple argues sometimes. Like me and We’re not a couple. We’re not married. Uncle, Aunt, I think Maybe there’s been some misunderstanding between us. The reason I tried so hard to marry Wanyue Wasn’t because I loved her deeply, I just selfishly wanted her body, And also Wanted to take over your Wu family. Alright. Wait, what? I swear, I really didn’t know Wanyue Had someone she liked. And it’s him she likes. Otherwise, Even if I was crazy, I wouldn’t dare go after her. Wanyue likes someone? That fisherman? Enough. Uncle, Aunt, I’m worse than a monster, I’m a jerk. I’m leaving now. Today, Just pretend I was never here. Oh, please don’t go! Aunt, Aunt, I’m begging you, Whatever happened, it’s all my fault. Please, just let me go. I’m still young, I don’t want to die so soon. I’m begging you, I’ll get down on my knees for you. Angsheng, don’t do anything stupid. Come back, I’ll have Wanyue Sit down and talk with you. Angsheng must really love Wanyue. Did you hear what he just said? He said he’d die for Wanyue. I’ll say it again, It’s not love, I don’t love her. Hey, hey, Angsheng, Is your foot okay? Let me take you to the doctor. Look at Wanyue, She hurt Angsheng so badly. It’s all your fault, You spoil her all the time, Now she’s so stubborn, She caused all this trouble. What are we supposed to do now? How is it my fault for spoiling her? She’s always been like this. Alright, enough. At this point, I have no choice but to send people out To bring her and that fisherman Back here. Wow, Your liquor is really good. Where’d you get it? Then drink less. It’s fine, I can handle my liquor. I mean, This is all the booze I have left at home. Don’t drink it all. Just buy more when it’s gone. This is imperial liquor from the Qin dynasty. It’s hundreds of years old. Where am I supposed to buy more? Imperial liquor from the Qin dynasty? Are you serious? What else? You dug up the First Emperor’s tomb or something? You think I’m that shady? So where’d you get this liquor? Even emperors can’t get their hands on this, right? It’s priceless. The First Emperor gave it to me. You’re full of it. If that’s true, You must be hundreds of years old. Your son can’t be much older than me. Him? I found him fishing by the river. Gift for Tianqi. Who’s Tianqi? My old name. I almost forgot it myself. Who did you piss off That you had to change your name? Me, I just wanted a fresh start. Leave the past behind. Who’s the person in this painting? Me. What are you talking about? He looks nothing like you. And those clothes, Why are they so weird? That’s me in the future. Look me in the eyes. You’re not lying to me? Why would I lie to you? You said before You’d help me become emperor. I don’t buy it. Unless Unless what? Come here, I’ll tell you. Hey. Oh no, Oh no, what are we going to do? Oh man, Oh man. It’s all that fisherman’s fault. He better not cross my path, Or I’ll kill him. Forget about the fisherman. Right now, we need to figure out What to do next. What do we do? What can we do? Wei’s army of a million is about to march south. This whole mess, How am I supposed to explain it? Didn’t Angsheng say he wouldn’t press charges? Just because he said it doesn’t mean he won’t. You really believe that? Look how devastated he is, You think he’ll just let it go? Man, I really didn’t expect Angsheng to care so much about our Wanyue. Alright, At this point, We can’t just sit and wait for disaster. We need to come up with a plan. Otherwise, We might have to ask that person for help. Who? Who can we even ask now? Who could fix this? When our ancestors founded the Wu family, They got help from A sage. A sage? Honestly, Without that sage, There wouldn’t be a Wu family. If we can get him to help, We’ll definitely survive this. So who is this sage? Master Zhang Tianqi. Tianqi. What? Master Zhang Tianqi? So, Where is this Master Zhang now? Ha ha ha ha, Of course, I have no idea. Why even bring it up if you don’t know? Besides, Who is this Master Zhang anyway? A sage, He doesn’t just help anyone. You, You’re just an ordinary person, He doesn’t even know who you are. Why would he help you? I really don’t know who Master Zhang is. To him, I’m nothing, Not even worthy to shine his shoes. But, Back when he helped our Wu family, He left us A token. As long as we have this token, We can ask him for help One time. What? Oh come on, Oh come on, It’s been so many years. Maybe Master Zhang Already ascended to the heavens. If we don’t try, How will we know? Then, Let’s do it. Yeah, let’s go. Ha ha ha. Oh man, Oh man. It’s all up to you. Chunyang I know this isn’t right. But I really don’t have any other choice. You What are you trying to do? I’m the princess of Wu, the daughter of the King of Wu. That’s something that can’t be changed. My father would never agree to let me be with you. Unless We make it official before anyone can stop us. Isn’t this a little too fast? What, are you having second thoughts? Not exactly. It’s just Any news yet? Why are you in such a rush? Let’s wait a bit longer. It doesn’t happen that fast. It needs time to fly, doesn’t it? How can I not be anxious? Come on, don’t stress, don’t stress. I feel like it’s almost here. Hey, it’s here! It’s back, it’s back! Oh my god, that’s awesome! That’s awesome! Our Wu is saved! We’re saved! Wait, something’s off. Why is the letter still here? Do you think the Celestial Master agreed, do you think the Celestial Master agreed, or not? I How would I know? Maybe our hearts aren’t sincere enough. Oh, right. How about we pray again? Yeah. Let’s pray again. Yeah, yeah, kneel down. So, this is my place. Let me tell you, my dad’s got a few bottles of good liquor stashed away. He brags it was a gift from the First Emperor or something. Tomorrow my dad won’t be home, I’ll have to bring it out for you to try. Huh, we’re stealing your dad’s booze? That doesn’t sound right. Don’t call it stealing, that sounds terrible. He’s my dad, I’m just taking it. So, you’re sure your dad’s not home? At this time of day, my dad’s always out fishing. He’s definitely not home. Come on. Back to the point, your dad and the princess? No way. Absolutely impossible. They’re just putting on a show. The princess just doesn’t want to marry off, my dad’s helping her out. Exactly! That’s what I said, our dignified Princess of Wu would never go for a fisherman. Hey, I don’t like the sound of that. What do you mean she wouldn’t go for my dad? Maybe my dad wouldn’t go for that tigress. Our princess is still really charming, you know. Wait, did you take money from that hell-raiser or something? Why are you defending her? I’m just telling it like it is, okay? Hey, who asked you to tell it like it is? No one asked you to be honest! Honestly, I think they’re a good match. Good match, my ass! If you can’t say anything nice, just shut up. Yeah! Stop playing matchmaker. Let me tell you, when I was a kid, people from all around tried to set my dad up. Our doorstep was nearly worn out from all the matchmakers. My dad didn’t pick a single one. That tigress, that shrew wanted to be my stepmom. Only if my dad went blind. Hey, the way you’re talking, it’s like nobody wants our princess. Then tell me, why does Cao Angsheng insist on marrying our princess? He must be blind too. Zhang Fan, are you sure it’s just you and your dad living here? What’s up? These shoes why do they look so familiar? They look familiar. What’s going on here? What happened? Someone definitely broke into my house. I Your family’s this broke and you still get burglars? Come on, come on, let’s go catch the thief! Dad. Dad. Dad. Dad, what are you doing? I’m not doing anything. What could I possibly be doing? I saw you. What did you see? I saw Hey. Uncle Zhang. We didn’t see anything. Yeah. We’re just too tired lately. Our eyes aren’t so good. See it, don’t say it. Alright, alright, get out of here. Dad, I’m your son. Why are you still trying to hide things from me? If you really find someone to spend the rest of your life with, that’s a happy thing for our family. I’d be thrilled, honestly. Really? You’re asking if I’m serious? Dad. I know all these years you haven’t remarried because you’re worried the new person wouldn’t treat me well. But look, I’m grown up now, I’ve got my own stuff going on, I can’t be around you every day. If you find someone who can keep you company and chat, I’d be more than happy. As your son, of course I want you to be happy. Exactly. We all get it as your kids. Uncle Zhang, don’t worry about it. Just don’t pick that shrew, anything else is fine. Let’s not talk about Sun Wanyue, that tigress. Just mentioning that she-devil gets me worked up. Ah. Ah what? Let your new wife come out, let me, as your son, meet her. She’s fine, come on out, new wife. Alright. Princess. Isn’t she supposed to be a shrew? No, no, no, what shrew? Princess, you must’ve heard wrong. And who was it that called her a she-devil and tigress? Who said that? Who said that rebellious nonsense? Who was it? You said it. I said it? I didn’t say anything. Dad, was it you? I didn’t say it. You didn’t say it, we didn’t say it either. Princess must’ve misheard. Oh. Really? Yeah. Or maybe not. Probably, yeah. Alright, we’re all family here. What do you mean, family? Who’s family with you? I’m your son, not the princess’s son. How can you say we’re all family? Don’t flatter yourself. Flatter myself? Princess, what are you doing here? Me? Oh, I get it. Don’t ask what you shouldn’t ask. Haha. Dad, let’s go, let’s go, let’s go. Hey, son, I’ve got something to ask you. Don’t say it yet, let’s go first. Hey, princess, we’re heading out. Let’s go. Still calling her princess? Then what should I call her? Call her “new wife.” New wife. What do you two call her? What? Why are you so jumpy? Zhang Fan, I think I’ve got hysteria. I need to see a doctor. You and your hysteria. I think I caught it too. I need a doctor as well. Hahaha. You You guys It’s not him. Look at them. We’re together now. Sometimes fate is just that strange. Oh man, oh man, give me a minute to process this. What, you don’t accept me as your new wife? I heard everything you just said. I—I—I Why are you stuttering now? Wasn’t your engagement fake? How did you two end up like this? You You don’t approve? Not exactly, it’s just Just Well, I’m worried I’ll bully your dad. No, that’s not it. I Hey, Dad, come here. What for? Just come here, come here. You two are really together now. You saw it yourself. Did you cast a spell on her? What spell? So you didn’t cast a spell, and she still fell for you? She wants you as her husband, you’re marrying into royalty. Does that mean I get to live the good life with you? What do you mean “marrying in”? I’m marrying her fair and square. Dad, marrying into royalty isn’t shameful. Lots of people would kill for that chance. It’s embarrassing. Very embarrassing. Oh, so you want all the perks but none of the responsibility. Dad, come on. You’re just a farmer, no money, no power, and you want to marry a princess the traditional way? You’re not exactly qualified. How am I not qualified? Qualified for what? Hey, what are you two whispering about? Am I not part of this? Well, my dad says his admiration for you is like a river that never ends, like the Yellow River flooding, completely out of control. Speak English. He wants to marry in. Really? Or not? He’s just shy to say it. Who’s shy? You. If you want to marry in, I’m totally fine with it. But my parents, But my parents, as long as they agree, the kid can take your name, I can take your name, heck, my dad can take the kid’s name, as long as they’re cool with it. What nonsense are you talking about? Alright, meeting the parents is a must. But Chunyang, don’t worry, I’ll have your back. Why would I be worried? My parents are fine, the real problem is my brother, the heir. He’s got a bad temper, and he’s harsh with words. I’m afraid he’ll give you a hard time. Oh come on, I’ll talk politics with him, buy him a drink, maybe give him some advice, if that doesn’t work, I’ll just do him a favor, that’ll settle it. See, that’s my dad, he’s always been like this. What did I say wrong? Dad, you’re right, chatting and doing favors is your thing, but your favors aren’t worth much, dad. You think the princess likes you for who you are, but her parents, they might not be so impressed. Don’t jump to conclusions, maybe they’ll accept me. That’s a big maybe. Alright, I’ll wait for you in town. You, get ready too. New wife, I’ll be waiting for you outside. Okay. Just Just like this. Hey. He really is the master. Finally, a living soul. Greetings. Oh wow, greetings, master. Who are you? Oh master, let me introduce myself. I’m Sun Ban, and this is my wife. Yeah, yeah, I’m his wife. I’m Murong Xue. I’m Murong Xue. I’m Murong Xue. Sun Ban, Murong Xue. Haha. Master, I’m sure you don’t know me, but you definitely know my ancestor. His name was Sun He. Now I remember. Now I remember. I remember now. You came to see me about something? Master, I’m really sorry to bother you. We do have something we need your help with. What is it? Just say it. Maybe you should come to my place, I’ll treat you to good food and drinks. Can’t we just talk here? Please. Today’s not great, I’ve got to go with my wife to meet her parents. You’re getting married? Pretty much. Congratulations! Well, you see, we came in a rush, didn’t bring anything, don’t even know which lucky lady which lucky lady gets to marry you. Right? Our daughter could’ve picked anyone, but she insists on a fisherman. Does that make sense? Yeah. What’s wrong with marrying a fisherman? As long as they love each other, what’s the problem? You guys still care about social status? Your ancestor Sun He was a butcher, wasn’t he? No, we absolutely don’t care about status. Our daughter’s beautiful, she’s got a great figure, she’s smart, and she’s got style. But that fisherman, he’s ugly, poor, old, and, well, he’s a fisherman. He must’ve tricked her. So why are you talking to me? I didn’t trick your daughter. No, no, we’re not here about that. That fisherman isn’t even worthy to shine my shoes. We actually need your help with something else. Whatever it is, not today. I promised my wife I’d meet her parents. Maybe another day. Alright, alright, no problem. Nothing’s more important than the master’s business. We’ll head out now. We’ll visit another time. Haha. Let’s go, let’s go. Dad. Who’s that? Just some nobody. Hey, listen to yourself. A nobody? Come on, Dad. You’re not exactly a big shot either. You’re just a fisherman. And you look down on other people? Why can’t I be a fisherman and a big deal? Alright, I’m done arguing with you. So, you’re heading to the palace later, have you figured out what to bring for the princess and your future in-laws? Do I really need to bring something? Of course you do. Like the saying goes, you can never be too polite. Plus, this is your first time meeting them. You gotta make a good impression. You’ve got a point. Go to the backyard and grab those two salted fish I dried. Are you raising a cat? What’s wrong? Those two salted fish, just keep them for yourself. I’ll help you figure out what to bring. You little brat! Have them prepare the betrothal gifts for me. What? Wanyue wants to bring that fisherman to meet me? Father, take it easy. You know how it is with girls, first time in love, they’ll do anything for the guy they like. It’s just a fisherman. Let her bring him. I’ll show him who’s boss. Ugh, you have no idea, that’s not what I’m worried about. He’s just a fisherman, he’s not going to stir up any trouble. Then why are you so anxious? I’m thinking about Zhang Tianshi, will he help us against Wei? Who’s Zhang Tianshi? You don’t know Zhang Tianshi? Zhang Tianshi is someone who could decide the fate of our country, someone all the rulers look up to. Wow, that impressive? Is he some kind of immortal? You’re right, he basically is. And he’s got Alright, enough, what’s the point of talking about this? Zhang Tianshi still has to meet his future in-laws today. Wanyue’s bringing that fisherman to meet us soon. How did all this end up happening at once? Report! The princess’s carriage has arrived. Ah, she really brought the fisherman. Father, Mother, don’t worry. You two relax, I’ll go meet the fisherman. Chunyang, my parents don’t have the best impression of you. They might say some harsh things, and my brother, he might give you a hard time. But in front of them, you have to hold it in. Don’t lose your temper, no matter what. Small sacrifices for the bigger goal. Right. Dad, gotta hold it in. What if I can’t? You have to, even if you can’t. Dad, you’re the one I worry about most. When I’m not around, watch what you say and do. Alright, we’re here, let’s get out. Zhang Fan, you come too. I’m coming too? Didn’t you say you don’t trust me? Let’s all go, we have to meet them sooner or later. Not ready yet, haha. We’re all family, what’s there to prepare? Right, son? Not me. Chunyang, Zhang Fan’s right. You really need to watch yourself later, especially your mouth. Don’t say anything weird, be respectful and sincere. Got it? Yeah, Dad, be respectful, be careful. Is it really that serious? You have no idea, the higher the status, the stricter the rules. One misstep, and you’ll mess up. Come on, am I really that clueless? No wonder you’re not high status. Let’s go, get out of the car. Sis, you’re finally back! So this is the guy with the last name Zhang? Yeah, I’m Zhang. Meeting me, shouldn’t you say something? Uh, hello Uncle. Pretty polite. Calling me Uncle, that’s how it should be. Should be? Should be what? I’m his brother. What do you call her? Mom. Yeah, Mom. Wait, that’s not right. Mom! Sis, wow, didn’t know you had game. What are you talking about? He’s Zhang Chunyang’s son. Who else would he call Mom? Zhang Chunyang? Yeah, that’s me. Chunyang, let me introduce you. This is my brother, Sun Mu. Little brother-in-law, Zhang Fan, say hello. Oh, oh, oh, hello Uncle! Thanks for everything, Uncle. You work hard, Uncle. No, no, wait, let me get this straight. You’re his son? That’s right. And this is your dad? Right. Your dad’s marrying my sister, and your dad’s a fisherman? Correct. I Sis, come on, stop messing with me. Where’d you find these two characters? Hey, watch it. That’s your future brother-in-law and nephew. Respect? What respect? Brother-in-law? Nephew? Have you ever seen a nephew older than his uncle? And he’s old enough to be my dad. Hey, we’re the same generation now. You’re mixing it up. What did you say? My dad doesn’t talk much, don’t take him too seriously. Sis, I’m telling you, if you dare bring these two into the palace today, I’ll Try me. Why wouldn’t I? I’m the crown prince of Wu. I’m your sister. I’m the future queen of Wu. I’m your sister. Hey, you’re bullying me! I’m telling Father and Mother! Move, move! You two wait at the door, I’ll call you in when I’m ready. Alright, go ahead. You’ve got the nerve to come back? Why wouldn’t I come back? Wanyue. You’re really being foolish. How could you, a princess, go after a fisherman? Look at our status. Look at his status. Is he even worthy of you? I actually think we’re a good match. I think You think, you just think whatever you want, but do you really think what you want is always right? Yes. I don’t know if it’s right or not, but at least when I’m with him, I’m happy. Oh, Wanyue, I get it, we’ve pushed you too hard. But everything we’ve done is for your own good. Look at you, with your figure, your looks, your poise, your education, why not find someone who’s your equal? Yeah. Then tell me, what does “your equal” even mean? “Your equal” means bamboo doors match bamboo doors, red gates match red gates. Like Cao Shizi, he’s going to be the King of Wei someday. If you marry him, Wei’s million-strong army won’t go to war with our country. I don’t like him. But you’re the princess of Wu, liking someone isn’t what matters, what matters is what’s suitable. Right. Oh, Wanyue, even if you wanted to marry Cao Shizi now, it’s too late. You ran away from your own wedding, do you know how humiliating that is? You ran away from your wedding, and now Wu might get dragged into war because of it. You ran away from your wedding, and all the people of Wu could lose their lives because of you. Right or not? Right. Why is everyone yelling now? Huh? So, um, let’s all calm down, let’s talk about this, okay? Zhang. Talk about what? Screw that! Dad, Mom, let me handle this. Move aside! Get out of the way, what does this have to do with you? Dad, Mom, can you please calm down? I know I was being stubborn this time, but just this once, can you please let me have it? Move, now! No. You Dad, Mom, I know you look down on him. And you still brought him home? Then I’ll just take him and leave, okay? Hey, no way! So you come and go as you please, what do you think this place is? Right, Dad? That’s not what I meant. I get it, Dad, don’t worry, I’ll have someone break their legs, teach them a lesson, make sure they regret ever coming. No, no, no, everyone, please, don’t make it hard for my dad. He’s just a rough guy, doesn’t know any better. I’ll take him home right now. Dad, this “easy life” isn’t so easy, maybe we should just forget it. If we don’t leave now, we might not get out in one piece. What “easy life” am I living? If you don’t leave now, you’ll end up in jail. Let’s go. Stop! Dad, let me be honest with you, Zhang Chunyang and I are already married. I, Sun Wanyue, will only marry him in this life. What? Sun Wanyue, you—you’ve got some nerve! You This is bad, really bad. Dad, please calm down, look at what you’ve done to yourself. Well done! Dad! Alright, alright, ha ha! Dad! Are you okay, Dad? What could possibly be wrong with me? Wait, no, this is actually great news! Heh heh heh. Sun Wanyue, look at you, look at you, you’ve made your dad lose his mind. Oh, I get it now. Wanyue, well done. This is bad. Both of them have lost it. Get out of the way! Call the doctor, get the doctor! Dad, just calm down, I’ll take him and leave. Hey, no way! You’re already home, why leave now? Where would you go? Right, right, right. It’s late anyway, stay for dinner. Dad, this vibe is way off, maybe we should just go home. Go home? No, no, no, you’re already here, why rush off? Ma’am, I Still calling me “ma’am”? That’s so formal, call me Grandma. Grandma. Yeah, Grandma is a compliment, but we’re all family now, no need for all that. Right? I’m complimenting you? Come on, come on, have a seat, don’t just stand there. Mr. Zhang, please have a seat. Turns out we’re all talking about the same thing. Of course we are. You all must be out of your minds. He’s just a fisherman, and we’re all still standing, why does he get to sit? Shut up! Quit your whining. Go make some tea for your brother-in-law. Don’t you have any sense? I’ll make him tea, so what? I’m the heir to Wu, and he’s the heir to Wu’s brother-in-law. I’m the future King of Wu, and he’s the future King of Wu’s brother-in-law. I He’s your brother-in-law. I Go make the tea! Fine, I’ll go. Alright, enough standing, have a seat. Alright, alright, everyone sit down. Come on, sit down. Why are you still standing? Go sit next to Mr. Zhang. Princess, this isn’t what you told me it’d be. Why are you still calling her Princess? Call her Mom now. Slip of the tongue, slip of the tongue. You’re all insane. What are you mumbling about? This little brother-in-law, he’s never serious, don’t mind him. It’s fine, really. Mr. Zhang, sorry about all this, I never thought Wanyue could actually marry up. Marry up? Mom, are you serious? He’s a fisherman, I’m the princess of Wu, how am I marrying up? You got a problem with that? Dad, Mom, I know you look down on him, but do you have to insult him in such a roundabout way? What’s the point? We’re not insulting him, we’re insulting you. Me? Yeah, Wanyue, you think we don’t know what you’re like? Your personality, your temper compared to Master Zhang, you’re the one who’s not good enough for him. I’m not good enough for him? What do you think, sis? I’m telling you, they’re both nuts, you still don’t believe me? Shut up! Master Zhang, so here’s the deal, I’ve thought it over, my daughter marrying you is definitely marrying up, but if you don’t mind, I’ve decided to give you Wu as a wedding gift. Why not? I’m the heir of Wu. You just handed Wu over to him. What am I supposed to do? Besides, who gives away a throne as part of a dowry? Why don’t you just send me over there too? But Mr. Zhang would have to want me, right? Wait, are you actually planning to give it to him? Are you really my dad? Father, if you want to marry my sister to him, I won’t object. But why use Wu as her dowry? He’s just a regular guy. I haven’t even asked him for a bride price yet. Mu’er. It’s not that I look down on him. Even if we did ask for a bride price, what could he possibly give us? What could he give my sister? Watch your mouth. Mu’er. Hurry up and apologize to Mr. Zhang. Fine, I’ll apologize. Hey. No need to apologize, we’re all family here. Yeah, that’s right. Right about what? Who said we’re family? Just because my sister’s got issues doesn’t mean I do too. Who are you calling stupid? If Zhang could fool my sister, I guess he’s got skills. But in our family, I’m the only smart one. No way you’re fooling me. Just get lost. Oh wow, wow, wow. Mr. Zhang, Mr. Zhang, please don’t take it personally. He’s just talking nonsense. Father, why are you always siding with outsiders? Mu’er, this is Zhang Tianshi. Mr. Zhang. Don’t you get it? Even if he were a god, it wouldn’t matter. Report! Wei King Wei is coming with people. What? Oh no, oh no. King Wei isn’t coming to hold us accountable, is he? No, that’s not it. Shut up, this is all your fault anyway. King Wei, Marquis of Yangcheng, King Han, and Marquis of Huaili they’re all here. All you kings and marquises, thank you for coming such a long way. Sorry we didn’t welcome you sooner. Congratulations to Zhang Tianshi on your wedding! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness together. A hundred years of harmony! Why are you all staring at me like that? Come on, get up. No need to be so formal, there’s no outsiders here. Do you know King Wei? Nope. Then Well, they’re just like you guys. Their ancestors were liquor sellers. We got along pretty well, so I helped their family found their country. Oh right, did you prepare the betrothal gifts I asked for? Zhang Tianshi, everything’s ready. All our nations have discussed it. We honor Princess Wanyue as the most virtuous in the land, Lady of Good Fortune, who can command all the kings and officials. The betrothal gift I prepared for Zhang Tianshi is ten thousand blood-sweat horses from the Western Regions, worth a fortune. It’s a little modest, so Princess Wanyue and King Wu, Queen Wu, please don’t mind. That’s way too much, way too much. Ten thousand blood-sweat horses? I prepared a thousand miles of fertile land in Jingzhou, thirty cities, as a betrothal gift. My gift isn’t much either ten thousand taels of gold, a million taels of silver, jade, agate, pearls, all kinds of treasures, a thousand chests. How much? Princess Wanyue, are you satisfied? Hey, no way. Sis, are you crazy? How is that not enough? That’s plenty, that’s plenty. No more. No, that’s not what I meant I’m saying it’s too much, I can’t accept all this. Too much? Is it really? Wanyue, just accept what they give you. It’s not even that valuable. Not that valuable? It really isn’t. To Zhang Tianshi, all this stuff is just dirt. I never said that. You can use dirt to grow flowers and trees, but all this wealth, property, power, status, means nothing to me. Dad, if you don’t want it, you could give it to me. Wanyue, I know you don’t care about these things either. Otherwise, we wouldn’t be together now. For us, this is just a formality. All these gifts, really aren’t worth much. But it’s the thought that counts. It’s my way of showing I care. Zhang Tianshi, we’ll head out now. Go ahead. Goodbye. Goodbye. Zhang Chunyang, so you’re not a fisherman? Why did you insist on marrying a fisherman? Why did you keep it from me? I didn’t hide anything from you. I told you before, I have another name Zhang Tianqi. Zhang Tianqi? That name sounds familiar. That’s right, it should. Your father was known as a sage among all the kings and nobles. Legend has it Wait, I remember now! Our Sun family genealogy has your name in it. You’re the immortal who helped our Sun family found Wu! There’s even a memorial tablet for you in our ancestral hall! But I’m not dead yet. Why put up a memorial for me? No, that’s not what he meant. Zhang Tianshi, please don’t misunderstand. We’re just so grateful to you, we honor you so our descendants we honor you so our descendants we honor you so our descendants will remember your kindness forever. I married a god. Oh, I get it now. Dad, you’re the legendary Zhang Tianshi. You’re a god. So I’m a god’s son. But why can’t I do magic? Don’t tell me I’m not really your son? You didn’t tell him? Why would I tell him that? Zhang Fan, even though you’re not my biological son, I promise I’ll treat you like my own from now on. Aren’t you obsessed with being an official? You said you wanted a government job, I’ll make it happen for you. I’m already a god, what do I need a government job for? I’m off to be a god now, right, dad? Brother-in-law, so now we’re all family, how did you become a god? Can you teach me? I’m the real son here, if anyone gets taught, it should be me, right, dad? It’s been years, have you ever wondered why brother-in-law never taught you? Why not? Maybe you’re just not gifted enough, what else? I’m not gifted? I’m a god’s son, how could I not be gifted? I really wish you’d Hey, stop arguing. Honestly, becoming a god isn’t all that special. Look at me, I’m just like any regular person. Why are you all staring at me? Actually, sometimes I envy you guys. Dad, even gods like to show off, huh? Brother-in-law, you’re really a god with a unique style. What did you just say? What nonsense are you spouting? I mean, is being a god really that great? Does it mean you’re happy every day? Dad, do you actually have worries? No, no, I mean, the happiness of being a god is beyond what you can imagine. No, that’s not it. Anyway, it’s getting late, I’ve got some things to take care of, I’m heading out. Zhang Tianshi, if you have anything to do, let me or the staff handle it. No, let me do it. Let me do it! Brother-in-law, don’t be polite with me, just boss me around. I love it. I’m going fishing. Can you fish for me? Wanyue, want to come with me? Sure. Chunyang, do you remember the first time we met? I asked you why your fishing hook was straight. Now I get it. What do you get? You weren’t fishing for fish, you were fishing for me. Did something fall into the water? It looks like someone jumped into the river. Somebody help! Wait for me!
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📖 Sinopsis:
Saat Cao Wei menekan, Putri Sun Wanyue bertemu Zhang Chunyang yang memberi strategi mematahkan musuh. Ia mengajak Zhang pura-pura jadi kekasihnya di jamuan para penguasa. Zhang memukau semua orang, namun nyaris terbongkar oleh Ma Chao. Di detik genting, Wanyue mengurai rambutnya melindunginya—asmara dan misteri identitas pun tersulut.
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