The Autumn Ballad (Yan Yu Fu / 嫣语赋)

I wonder what Young Master He

looks like.

Miss, aren't you curious about him at all?

Mother has seen him before.

She said he was a fine man.

I believe in Mother.

So Miss, have you given up your search for the owner of this fan?

This is different.

This person is my benefactor.

Without him,

I wouldn't have been taken in by the Qiu Family.

And I wouldn't have the chance to learn how to read and write.

But he only left this fan

and his title behind.

The sky is high and the sea is vast.

Even if we meet again,

I'm sure he must've forgotten about me.

I'm sure he must've forgotten about me.

Bow to heaven and earth!

Bow to your parents!

Bow to each other!

=The Autumn Ballad=

=The Autumn Ballad=

=Episode 1=

He looked good just now. What's going on?

-What happend? -Yes.

This is bad luck.

Feng'er!

General He, your son was struck by a sudden illness.

And the symptoms were life-threatening.

Sorry, but I cannot do anything about it.

Madam.

My son!

Feng'er!

Let's place him in the coffin!

Young Master He!

Feng'er!

Madam.

Feng'er, wake up!

- My son! - Rest in peace!

Madam.

Madam.

Miss,

what should we do?

Something's amiss.

I've seen dead people before when I was young.

When they first die, their limbs are flexible.

But he...

Yongzhong,

I know your residence has many things to deal with right now.

My daughter will only create trouble for you if she's here.

Why don't we bring her back for now?

That's right, General He.

What had happened today was truly heartbreaking.

But at this moment,

even if we keep Yan'er here,

it doesn't help the situation.

We have brought back the dowries.

What?

Are you guys trying to break off the engagement?

I am a boorish man.

Even so, I suppose I do not need to teach you guys

about propriety.

When we got your daughter's hand,

the Six Etiquettes and marriage certificate were all there.

No matter if they had consummated or not,

she is our daughter-in-law now.

If so, she needs to put on a mourning appeal for my son.

But...

Let me do it.

Your words do make sense.

But it was clearly stated within the imperial laws.

If one party hides one's medical history before the wedding is held,

the wedding can be canceled

once the truth has been discovered.

We did not know that your son had contracted a terminal illness

before our daughter married into your family.

And He, you have not told us about it as well.

You are holding a wedding to counteract his bad luck.

My son is not sick!

He died because your daughter had jinxed him!

No.

What do you mean by that?

General He,

the two families had compared their Eight Characters before the wedding.

How could you accuse us without any proof?

Someone!

It's all because I was muddle-headed!

When I asked Madam Liu about Miss Qiu's Eight Characters,

she said someone told her

that her daughter was born with too much vigor.

She was afraid that Miss Qiu's Eight Characters

might not match Young Master He's.

That's why she gave me 10 silver taels

and asked me to alter Miss Qiu's hour of birth!

Miss Qiu's original Eight Characters

were supposed to represent instability and harm.

She will bring misfortune and death to her husband.

My good son

died because he was jinxed

by your unlucky daughter!

I have not settled my debts with you yet.

But look at you two.

Now, you want to take back your daughter?

Listen up.

Not only will I make her wear a mourning appeal for my son,

but I will also let her join my son in his grave!

Such nonsense!

What did Father and Mother say?

Madam wanted to argue with Master He,

but the He Family chased Madam and Second Master out

as they had the upper hand.

Father is an educated person.

Naturally, he cannot do anything about his encounter

with a military general like General He.

Qingdai, remove the mourning appeal for me.

Yes, Miss.

From now on,

all personnel are only allowed to enter the Li Residence without leaving.

Yes, sir.

What? Are you trying to raid my house?

Show me the imperial edict then!

The imperial edict is not necessary

when the Firewood Office is completing its duty.

Liang Yi, how dare you surround my house

without an imperial edict?

My uncle is the Minister of State Security!

The backdoor has light security. You need a pass to exit from there.

The front door is busy with the mourning ceremony.

It is crowded and busy.

We may be able to sneak out from there without a pass.

Let us go.

Slowly.

Be careful.

Slowly.

What is your name?

I have not seen you before.

Such audacity! How dare you question us from Master's chambers?

Miss, please pardon me. I'm just doing my duty.

But we have seen all the servants

in Master's chamber before.

So you two are?

We joined the residence yesterday.

Our names are not on the name list yet.

If you do not believe me,

Master is in the courtyard.

You can follow us and ask Master personally.

I dare not do so!

Miss, please go ahead.

Let us go.

Young Madam!

Have you guys seen Young Madam?

Run!

This is bad! After them!

Qingdai, run!

Hurry, Qingdai!

Qingdai, let's split up!

Run over there!

Okay!

Stop right there!

- Stop running! - Excuse me!

Stop right there! Make way!

- Go over there! - Let's go!

Over there! Capture her!

Capture her!

Sir! Please save me!

My father is dead!

My stepmother is going to sell me to a slave trader!

I have an aunt who works as a servant in the Qiu Residence at Pomelo Alley.

Sir,

I know you guys are here to rid the world of evil and serve the people.

Please do something about this!

Please bring me to the Qiu Family so that I can find my aunt!

I will never

forget your kindness!

Song Jin, send Official Li to the Firewood Office.

Yes, sir.

Let us go.

Sir, please save me.

Your hairpin is made from top-quality jade.

Ordinary people cannot get their hands on this.

Your fingers are thin and slender.

It seems that you have never done any chores before.

Move aside.

Sir, that's not it!

Sir!

She is over there! Capture her!

Stop right there!

Don't run!

Don't run!

Stop right there!

- Stop right there! - Don't run!

Stop right there!