【Multi | FULL】EP01|Cui Shiyi suffers from aphasia due to excessive sadness😞|One and Only 周生如故|iQIYI
[English subtitles are available] [One and Only] [Episode 1] [Nanchen Royal Mansion, Western state] Eastern Palace has sent lavish gifts this time. My Lady, will you please put on a smile when you see the chamberlain later? [Cui Shiyi] I beg you. [Cheng Xi] May all four seasons go as you wish and may you finish your apprenticeship as early as possible to get married in the palace in the coming year. My Lady, it’s been two months. Why is there no news of victory yet? Countless thoroughfares and alleyways. The nine markets open at the same time. Different stores scatter along different streets. People jostle one another on the way. Vehicles cannot thus turn around. Overflowing passengers in the city set off to hundreds of stores. This is the Western State you see. [Zhousheng Chen] I’m here to deliver the news of victory. I heard you haven’t slept well for a dozen days waiting for it. Master, congratulations on your complete victory. What I just read was taught by my uncle when I was young. The west capital in the former dynasty has been our current Western State. His Majesty’s army has returned. [Residence of Cui, Qinghe County] [Wende Hall] In this generation of Cui, I’m the only direct female descendant in my family. The rest of them mostly died in infancy. Because my family was at the height of power, I had been engaged to the Crown Prince before I was born. Today is your birthday. Gifts have been sent here from the palace. Remember to give gratuity to the people from the palace after you accept the gifts. [Young Cui Shiyi] I see. Father. Father, are you back? Father? Where’s Father? Mother. [Cui Wenjun] It’s time to go to the banquet. My Lady. Chief, he still won’t leave. He still wants to see his daughter one more time. Where’s Father? He’s not coming. Didn’t you say Father will come to my birthday banquet today? Your father… is not in the residence. [Cui Guang] Wait until Shiyi is asleep, take him to see Shiyi once. Don’t delay any longer. He must leave tonight. Qilang’s parents and brothers are no longer in this world. And now he’s sick. How can I bear to ask him to leave now? If it weren’t for His Majesty’s concern that I’ve served two generations of emperors, who has asked for a peaceful divorce of you two, you and Shiyi would have long been implicated. Wenjun, why haven’t you seen through the situation yet? But he’s my husband. He’s innocent. Sister. They offended Empress Gao. That is the Gao family, which controls half of the country. If you can’t do this, not only you and your daughter, but the whole Cui family will get involved. But I’m his wife. And you’re the daughter of the Cui family too. What you should protect is not only your husband, but more importantly the Cui family. [Shiyi’s father] I owe you, my daughter. If you know you owe me, put me to bed tonight. You know I’m still sick. I didn’t behave well. Don’t blame me, Father. Go get some rest. Get well soon. Uncle has promised me to go to see the hunting when the snow stops. You can also go with me at that time. Lie down. Go to sleep. [Residence of Cui] I’ve arranged someone to find a place where you can hide for the winter. I am the son of a sinner. I have no regrets that you and I once were a couple. Qilang. Wenjun, take care of yourself. Qilang. Wenjun, you can’t afford to get ill. It’s cold at this snowy night. Go back now. Let’s not see each other again for this life. [Residence of Cui] Mother, I’m going to pay my respects to Father. Shiyi. Shiyi. Father. Father. Where’s Father? Shiyi. Mother, where’s Father? He said he was coming back to rest last night. But why isn’t he in his room? Where is he? Shiyi. Your father… Your father is gone. He left Qinghe County. He abandoned you. But don’t be afraid. You still have your mother and uncle. You’re still the daughter of the Cui family. Nothing will change. From now on, here in Qinghe County, in the Residence of Cui, no one will ever mention your father again. You can’t mention him either. Shiyi. Shiyi. Father once said it was snowing heavily the day I was born. After that, on my every birthday, he regretted that it didn’t snow. On the day I turned 10 years old, the long-awaited snow finally came. But it took him away from me. Shiyi. Shiyi. It’s been six months since Shiyi received acupuncture. Why can’t she talk yet? I’m incompetent. You are incompetent. It’s just that my daughter has been suffering. [Wende Hall] Please. Greetings to the Grand Mentor. Minister Zhao. How are Concubine Qi and the Crown Prince doing? This is a secret message from the Honored Concubine. I’ve come all the way here by day and night. This letter has never been off me for a moment. [Zhao Teng] Is there any oral instruction? Come to the capital at once. Cui Shou. Prepare a carriage to go to the capital. Yes, sir. [Central State] [Cui Shou] Chief, do you want to go to the palace right away? First bathe and dress. Put on our court uniforms and then go to the palace. We must not let anyone notice anything wrong. Yes, sir. [Central State] Who else are in the palace? The kings and the empress’ henchman Qian Bin. [Liu Wei] [Liu Yuan] [Shiqian Hall] General-in-chief. Grand Mentor, please. Greetings, Honored Concubine. His Majesty has… His Majesty has passed away. Your Majesty! Since His Majesty has passed away, why hasn’t the Crown Prince succeeded to the throne? The empress hasn’t been informed of this. How can he take the throne so hastily? His Majesty is now gone. The Crown Prince shall succeed to the throne. This is a natural thing to do. Why do we need the empress’ permission? Grand Mentor, what’s the hurry? Can’t you wait till dawn? The country cannot be left without a master for a while. What’s the point of waiting till dawn? I can temporarily act as the Defender-in-chief to perform the enthronement ceremony. Cui Guang, you… Qian Bin! I approve of the Grand Mentor. Tonight, the Crown Prince must be enthroned. You… You just want to leave the empress out of this. Minister Zhao. Bring the imperial edict, the seal, and the ribbon. Dress His Majesty. You! Qi Zhenzhen! Qi Zhenzhen! How dare you go behind my back and let the Crown Prince ascend to the throne? Good for you, Qi Zhenzhen! Qi Zhenzhen, come out! Long live the emperor! Long live the emperor! Long live the emperor! [Young Liu Hui] Long live the emperor! [Qi Zhenzhen] In front of the royal clan, I couldn’t exchange pleasantries with you. Now we’re in the Eastern Palace. You and I can catch up now. Congratulations, Your Highness. After so many years of endurance, finally this day has come for you. I just get rid of the shadow of the empress before falling right into Liu’s clan’s control. If you endure for a while, you will be able to live a whole smooth life. Hui, leave the house. Will he come back? Zhousheng Chen? If he questions Hui’s succession… Let’s follow the ancestral rules and hold the funeral for the late emperor first. What shall come, cannot be avoided. Counsellor, His Highness is back. [Xie Chong] Congratulations to Your Highness for winning the battle. Congratulations to Your Highness for winning the battle. Sorry to keep you waiting, Counsellor. Master. The soldiers are waiting to celebrate. Good. Kill the animals, prepare the wine, and start a bonfire. [Hong Xiaoyu Zhou Tianxing] Yes, Master. Counsellor, it’s cloudy today. The light is poor. Why don’t you light a lamp? Your Highness… I came back with the cavalry this time. Chariots and infantry will be four hours late. Your Highness. From the Central State. From the palace? Some time ago, the news of victory was sent to the capital. I guess it should be an imperial decree to reward the armies. His Majesty… Come on. Take and put them away all gently. Put the wine over there. Put it here, put it here, put it here. Fill it up, fill it up. Okay. Bring it here. Senior Sister. Are you done? Let’s go see Master. Okay, let’s go. Let’s go. You shot an amazing arrow today. Counsellor. Wait a minute. Wait a moment before you go in. His Majesty has passed away. His Majesty has passed away? Your Highness, you insist on returning? It was my brother, His Majesty who raised me. He’s gone now. I must see him off. But you swore an oath, Your Highness. You will never return to Central State nor enter the palace. Now the new emperor is on the throne. You’re leading the troops to the palace. Do you want to be accused of rebellion? I can handle it. [Prince of Nanchen] Thousands of courtiers in my royal mansion, hundreds of thousands of soldiers outside the tent, and the people at the border, I’ll entrust them to you tonight. Your Highness, this can’t work. I will return safely. Master. The divine army camp is ready. We can leave anytime. The divine army camp shall stay in Western State. You take 3,000 horsemen and follow me to Central State. We are going to Central State, not back to Western State. Please think twice, Master. Please think twice, Master. Please think twice, Master. I’m just going to see the late emperor one last time. I’m not to take over the kingdom. 3,000 horsemen are enough. His Highness is right. 3,000 horsemen are enough. I will go with you. Your Highness. I already made a vow the day I followed you. I’ll live if Your Highness lives. If Your Highness… I will never live alone. If you want to go, let’s go together. [Prince of Nanchen] Let’s go. [Central State] [Central State] The words “Central State” still remain the same as before. Who dares not dismount when entering the city gate? We’re from Western State. [Nanchen] From Nanchen Royal Mansion. May I ask, who this gentleman is? This is Junior Prince of Nanchen. Greetings to Junior Prince of Nanchen. Has the funeral been held for the late emperor? It’ll be held the day after tomorrow. Send the token to the palace, saying that Zhousheng Chen has returned. I will not enter the city gate. I’ll just wait here until the day after tomorrow to send the late emperor to his funeral. Yes. Since he won’t enter the city, what do we have to fear? Zhousheng Chen is stationed outside the city. Can you fall asleep? What should we do? Just let him be outside the city? Let him enter the city. No. Force him to enter the city. The death of the late emperor was a suddenness. There have been suspicions among the clans everywhere. If even Zhousheng Chen refuses to enter the palace, wouldn’t we fall exactly under suspicion? Since he’s here, why don’t we let him face the ministers directly and force him to support His Majesty in the palace? If he enters the palace, I’m sure it’ll stabilize the people. What if he refuses to come? If he refuses to enter the palace, the rumors of his rebellion will be confirmed. This will leave him a cause for gossip. Even if His Majesty can’t do anything about him now, there will be a reason to crusade against him in the future. Anyway, in a word, whether he comes or not, it’s good for His Majesty. I beg Your Highness to break your oath once for His Majesty and enter the palace to support the young emperor. Master, you can’t go in. That’s right. They only let you in. If there’s an ambush, it’ll be too late for us to save you. You’re here to attend the funeral for the late emperor instead of getting yourself killed. We bow to Your Majesty. Please stand up. Thank you, Your Majesty. Gentlemen. Junior Prince of Nanchen is now outside Central State. He comes here at this moment. What does he want? His Majesty is young and the country is in turmoil. The court is treacherous. The man who holds the army returns to the capital now. Yes, he returns to the capital at this moment. What’s the purpose? He came here with an army. I’m clear of the fears and suspicions in your mind. Because I am afraid too. How many soldiers does he have with him? 3,000 horsemen. Only 3,000? 3,000 is not that many. I have sent an oral message to ask him to enter the palace. Let’s wait and see if he can come to the Taiji Palace and support His Majesty. Wait here. Master. You… At the Taiji Palace, I swear to Heaven. [Young Zhousheng Chen] From this day forward, I will give up my royal name and guard the Western State forever. From now on, I will never set foot in the Central State again. He’s here. Your Majesty, he’s here! Brother, my young nephew ascends to the throne, the kingdom is in turmoil. I have to break my oath and enter the palace to face the emperor. [Taiji Palace] Your Highness, please remove your sword. I, Zhousheng Chen, bow before Your Majesty. Please stand up, uncle. Thank you, Your Majesty. I didn’t mean to force you to break your oath today. It’s only because of the anecdotal rumor… Anecdotal rumor has it that I have a rebellious intent. That’s why Your Highness summoned me to the palace as a sign of harmony between His Majesty and his subjects, as well as a stable court. Thank you, Prince of Nanchen, for taking care of the overall situation. Please accept my obeisance. You don’t have to do that, Your Highness. I’m your subject. How can you make obeisance to me? For the sake of the country, what would it take to kneel? Since your vow has been broken, will you stay in Central State to serve His Majesty? No. I’ve been away from Central State for a long time. I don’t want to come back. Western State suits me more. I have been plagued by rumors for many years. I would like to put an end to them today as a congratulatory gift for His Majesty’s accession to the throne. How to end them? I hereby make a vow to guard the border for the rest of my life. I will not marry or have any children. Since there are no children, there will be no more reasons for me to usurp power and plot rebellion. In this way, His Majesty can feel at ease. All the ministers can feel at ease. I will also no longer be troubled by the rumors. Your Highness, are you sure? I am sure. Your Highness really understands what is right. Your Highness really has a high moral character. [Liu Changshan] Yet we… I’m really afraid to fight you. If we had this chance, it wouldn’t’ be bad. You and I can have a showdown. Your name, Junior Prince of Nanchen, has been known all over the world. I wouldn’t dare to fight you. Your Highness. I have a favor to ask. Please go ahead, Grand Mentor. There is a girl in Cui family named Shiyi. The late emperor once engaged her to the royal family. Would Your Highness like to take her as your disciple If so, the royal family, Cui family, and the Nanchen Royal Mansion will all get closer to each other for this. Good idea. Good idea. Thus, you’ll be doubly related. Doubly related. I… I’m asking for this with great sincerity to eliminate the past estrangement between the Cui family and Nanchen Royal Mansion. I would like to do so. Thank you, Your Highness. Congratulations, Your Highness, on your new disciple Congratulations, Grand Mentor. I will lead the troops to the south soon. I’ll be gone for several years. My entire mansion is full of warriors. No one will be able to take care of a young lady. After I win victory in the battle of Jiangshui, send her to Western State. It’s a deal. It’s a deal.