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♪Through dust and storms, I press on alone♪

♪Winds arise, sands stretch far and wide♪

♪Trials of the world test my resolve♪

♪Forged in fire, I chase the light beyond♪

♪Facing challenges, fate ever shifts♪

♪A journey through the wilderness of time♪

♪Fearless like armor, through thorns I grow♪

♪Breaking through darkness, my name will shine♪

♪Never in vain♪

♪Guarding my fleeting light, tempered to shine bright♪

♪Cherished past♪

♪A lifetime treasured, through a thousand waves we ride♪

♪To fight with fury, to love with passion♪

♪True to my faith♪

♪I greet the frost and the prize with pride♪

=Love and Sword=

(Adapted from Shen Cangmei's novel Sleeping Beside Yan Shao)

=Episode 5=

I didn't try to harm Young Lady Rong!

I just don't think she is Young Lady Rong.

(Where did I slip up?)

(How did she catch on?)

(That shouldn't be possible.)

Nonsense.

My sister is Yuchi Manor's top swordswoman.

No one could just pretend to be her.

If you're so sure,

then where's your proof?

Young Lady Rong doesn't smile much.

She does.

Young Lady Rong walks fast, like the wind.

She sways when she walks.

Young Lady Rong dislikes sweets and loves jerky.

But she prefers sweet treats

and dislikes jerky.

Young Lady Rong speaks directly and to the point.

She's smooth-talking and playful.

But she is still allergic

to Arnebia root.

That's right.

I used Arnebia root

to test her.

The reaction

was exactly like before.

But knowing Young Lady Rong's personality,

she would have confronted me directly

if she suspected anything.

She wouldn't play mind games

and secretly test me instead.

Shukuang has a scar on her right wrist.

I accidentally cut her during training

when we were young.

A wound like that wouldn't be fake.

I remember that scar.

Liu An,

you were wrong.

She is Rong Shukuang.

But

everything Liu An pointed out

isn't completely baseless either.

(You sure have sharp instincts.)

Actually, I...

The Mystic Ice Jade Palm injury

affected her head.

When I found her,

she had already lost her memories.

You silly girl,

why didn't you say so sooner?

Father.

Even though I can't remember anything,

I know

Yuchi Manor is my home.

I thought

if I could just return,

everything would come back to me.

But...

Lately,

Father and Shaoci have been busy with the Ghost Valley Sect,

and Wanci's health is fragile.

I didn't tell anyone

because I didn't want

to worry anyone.

I never expected it

to turn into such a misunderstanding.

Shukuang,

we're family.

If something this important happens again,

you must tell us.

Yes, Father.

It's all my fault.

I shouldn't have doubted Young Lady Rong.

Please punish me, Young Lady Rong.

That's all right.

Get up.

Liu An,

Young Lady Rong doesn't punish you

because she is kind.

But Yuchi Manor has always followed strict rules.

Actions have consequences.

You made this decision on your own, so you will be punished.

Twenty lashes.

Go and receive your punishment.

Yes, Master.

Wanci,

you and Yingluo need to find a way

to cure Shukuang's cold poison as soon as possible.

Also, her memory loss must remain a secret.

No one else can know.

Shaoci, don't worry.

Young Lady Rong,

Master ordered us

to keep an eye on you so you don't wander off.

I'm standing at my own bedroom door.

Did Master say I couldn't step outside my room?

Exactly.

I'm going to see Miss Tang.

But...

I can have breakfast with her, right?

By the way,

you were whipped, and your injuries aren't light.

Go rest.

No need to come for the next few days.

Go on, hurry back.

All dressed up already?

Guess you knew I was coming.

Sister Rong,

are you going on patrol

with Brother Shaoci?

Patrolling the manor sounds so boring.

As long as I get to spend more time with Brother Shaoci,

I'm happy.

Did he agree to take you along?

So you see.

Knowing how he is,

he would never bring you with him.

Instead of trying to help him,

why don't we

have some tea

and enjoy a lady's day out?

What does that mean?

Let's go to town.

Staying in the manor all day is unbearable.

Brother Shaoci told us not to let you leave the manor.

It's too dangerous outside.

That's why I came to find you.

If we go together, it's not just some reckless outing.

After facing death,

I've realized something,

that life is precious.

Let's go.

Look at that!

That's incredible!

Amazing!

Wow!

Look over there!

Please make way.

Thank you.

(Blossom's Smile)

If you keep this up,

you'll only harm your body,

and your life might...

I'm fine.

If you face

something dangerous again,

let me handle it for you.

This is my problem,

not yours.

Just focus on what I asked you to do.

All right.

Our people are stationed all over the city to keep watch.

Also, Boss Lady

will help gather information

about the Six Great Sects.

Ghost Valley Sect is spreading rumors

that Yuchi Manor holds the Fuxian treasure.

The martial world is full of schemers.

It's hard to predict what will happen.

Don't worry. I will be extra careful.

(Nichang Clothing Store) Take a look.

We have the finest selection.

Thank you for visiting!

Please come again.

Please come in.

Okay, let's go.

Okay.

Take care, sir.

Please come again.

What?

Do I look scary?

Young Lady Rong, you're naturally beautiful.

These newcomers are not used to such elegance.

Young Lady Rong, just tell us what you want.

Someone.

Bring out our finest piece!

Young Lady Rong, please take a look.

This dress was handcrafted by our master tailor.

It took three months to complete.

The skirt is woven from premium brocade silk,

while the outer robe is adorned with rare feather gauze.

Once you put it on,

you'll be light as air, as if you're floating with every step.

Yingluo,

what do you think?

It's...

It's too extravagant.

For martial artists like us,

it's not exactly practical.

Did you hear that?

Young Lady Rong, you are right.

I wasn't being considerate.

Someone, take Young Lady Rong's measurements.

Come.

Let's get out of here.

After them! Hurry!

(Nichang Clothing Store) What's going on?

Darn it!

Stop right there!

Sister Rong, I told you leaving the manor was dangerous.

But you wouldn't listen!

Hurry! This way!

Over here!

I can't take them on with just my poisons and hidden weapons.

We can just run!

- Stop! - Hurry!

That way!

Hurry!

Slow down!

Take this!

Sister Rong, run!

Get her!

Oh, my!

I didn't see anything!

Why are you here?

Someone's chasing me.

Yingluo...

Yingluo is still downstairs.

Who is that?

(She faints at the sight of blood?)

(It looks like her body is getting weaker.)

Young Lady Rong was never like this before.

A person's constitution

can change under different circumstances.

Could it be because of the Mystic Ice Jade Palm?

And the Arnebia root.

It might have affected her too.

Arnebia root only causes itching

and shortness of breath.

It shouldn't be the reason.

So you used it to test if she was really Young Lady Rong?

Maybe

she has other hidden health issues

we don't know about.

She's awake.

Did I pass out again?

What about Yingluo?

She's fine.

And those people who tried to capture us?

They've been dealt with.

But I'm curious about something.

You...

You and that guy in the room together...

He's just the inn's attendant.

The inn's attendant?

He didn't look like one to me.

What exactly

were you two up to?

I was sobering up.

Sobering up?

I drank too much and needed to sober up quickly.

So I ask him to bring me a bucket of cold water to soak in.

What kind of sobering method is that?

And that guy didn't even dress like an inn's attendant.

It's up to you if you want to believe it or not.

Just tell me.

Do you like...

What do you think?

If...

If you're not, then you're not.

Young Lady Lin sent a message.

She's asking for Yan Shao.

She wants to discuss a way to treat Young Lady Rong.

I'll go right away.

This is about me.

So I'm coming too.

Rong, I'm here!

I brought a huge gift for you.

Who is this?

Feng Tingxie, Hall Master Feng's son.

You, Lin Shaoci, and he grew up together

and trained together.

Rong,

you're finally back.

I was so worried about you.

The moment he heard you returned, he rushed over to see you.

Look, I found your sword.

Who are you?

Why are you acting so close to Rong?

Wait... Are you my future brother-in-law?

Don't be ridiculous.

Yan Shao is Rong's personal bodyguard.

Greetings, Young Lady Lin.

Did you catch them?

They got away.

But I'll assign more people

to strengthen security in the city.

Shukuang, are you all right?

I'm fine.

Shukuang,

you got your most treasured sword back.

I miss the days when you wielded your sword.

Man and sword as one, your presence was unmatched.

It's a shame

that it's been so long since I've seen that again.

Then...

Why don't...

It's all right.

Your inner strength hasn't recovered yet.

No need to push it.

That's true.

But I've heard your bodyguard

is highly skilled.

Maybe we could see for ourselves?

Yan Shao managed to rescue her from Ghost Valley Sect on his own.

His martial arts must be incredible.

I'd love to witness it.

How about a little demonstration?

Do I have to?

If no one believes you're capable of protecting me,

you should prove them wrong, shouldn't you?

Fine.

Seven-Star Hall's Seven-Star Leaf Slash.

Buddhist Heart Sect's Floral Weaving Hands.

Gentleman's Sword from Junshan Sect.

And the Phantom Steps from Wuwang Pavilion.

I never expected Yan Shao to be a master of multiple disciplines.

He must've learned from many different sects.

Young Lady Lin, you're well-versed

and I, in combat.

We're quite the match.

But aside from martial arts,

I also have knowledge

of medicine and poisons.

I may not be on the level of Tang Clan's experts.

But I can still work with you

to find a way to cure the cold poison.

I've spent so much time in the manor

that I've always felt my knowledge was limited,

like a frog at the bottom of a well.

If you're willing to share,

I'd love to learn from you.

All right.

Yan Shao, this way, please.

After you.

Weren't we supposed to be discussing my treatment?

Shouldn't you worry about my injuries?

Shaoci, Wanci have been taken away.

That's enough.

You should focus on your own health.

You're still weak.

We'll take you back to rest.

Let them handle the discussion.

But I...

Come on, Rong.

- Discuss...? - Come on.

Count me in.

I'm also a frog in the well.

Yan Shao, please have a seat.

I have some knowledge of medicine.

Yan Shao, what do you think?

I wouldn't call it advice.

But what's your plan for curing the cold poison?

Yingluo has already prepared

several warming and nourishing tonics.

But I think the effects are too slow.

So I looked through medical texts

and found a stronger remedy.

If all goes well,

the poison should be cured within a month.

Yan Shao, please have a seat.

All right.

Young Lady Rong's body is still weak

from her injuries.

We can't rush her recovery.

A gradual approach is safer.

You might not understand my sister's personality.

She's always been strong-willed.

If she doesn't recover quickly,

she'll grow anxious.

Not forgetting the dangers outside the manor right now.

If that's the case,

I'll leave it to you.

She's my sister.

Of course, I'll do everything I can to help.

(But once the cold poison is cured,)

(the other unidentified poison in her body will become active.)

(That will only cause more trouble.)

We have to remove the cold poison first.

Otherwise, no amount of supplements will help.

Wanci,

the cold poison runs deep.

Your remedy is too strong.

If it's not done gradually,

it could disrupt her meridians,

and the consequences would be severe.

All medicine carries some level of toxicity.

Using poison to counter poison isn't unheard of.

Miss Tang, I'm sure you understand this better than anyone.

I do. But Sister Rong's condition...

Let's go with Young Lady Lin's method.

I'll do it.

It's all right. I can do it.

Shukuang, drink it before it gets cold.

What kind of medicine is this?

- Just a herbal tonic... - Don't drink it!

This isn't some fake health supplement

that scams old people, is it?

It's medicine to help you recover from the cold poison faster.

So if I drink it,

I'll regain my martial arts?

Yes.

Then I'll drink it.

This is too bitter.

Is it?

I'll add some sugar for you.

Thank you.

I knew you wouldn't like it because of the bitterness.

So I made a special version

with honey.

Now, I can drink this.

I'm just drinking medicine.

Why are you two doing?

Sister Rong, don't be mad.

The medicine is a little hot.

So I was trying to cool it down for you.

Okay, you can drink it now.

Regaining martial arts.

You heartless thing!

You said you were going to add sugar

but you just left me there? What if something...?

You've been complaining all day.

But you're still not tired?

What are you doing here so early in the morning?

Checking if I'm dead?

You're nowhere near dying.

I was only gone for a short while.

Why did you let Lin Wanci swoop in?

You're so weird.

You said you wanted to cure the poison.

But you're also the one who won't allow it.

You say you care about Sister Rong.

But then you're so close to Wanci.

And while you're close to her,

you still don't trust her.

What you see isn't always the truth.

Right now, we can't let anyone else know

that Rong Shukuang has a second type of poison in her body.

Lest it alerts the enemy.

But her pulse is steady.

Could it be that the antidote didn't work?

That's impossible.

Young Lady Lin isn't someone to be underestimated.

But I may have made

a little adjustment to the medicine.

Wait, is it another poison?

I had no choice.

I added a tiny bit of Bone-Corroding Powder.

The two poisons counteract each other.

It's the only way

to suppress the effects of the tonic.

You even used a top-tier poison from Tang Clan.

Are you sure she'll be fine?

To be honest,

I can't say for sure.

We only tested the poison on animals.

I have no idea what will happen

when used on a person.

I'm either dead or on the brink of death!

You people mess with me like this every day!

I don't even know what's an antidote

and what's poison anymore.

Answer me.

Among you, Tang Yingluo, and Lin Wanci...

Who should I trust?

Sorry? Who?

You...

That's right. Trust me.

I didn't say that.

Are you feeling better now?

You bring nothing but trouble...

I'm feeling better now.

Young Lady Rong,

Master requests your presence

in the Boardroom.

You go ahead.

I'll be right there after I get changed.

The Ghost Valley Sect has been reaching out

and recruiting different martial sects.

Their ambition to dominate the martial world is clear.

Many unfamiliar martial artists have been entering the city.

We've tightened security

at all checkpoints

to prevent their spies from sneaking in.

But it's still difficult to control.

Young Master Lin, please rest assured.

Hall Master Feng and I will do our best to assist you.

Master Lin,

the Zhonghe Festival is approaching.

Invitations were sent out

to the major sects two months ago.

Many of them should already be on their way.

It's hard to tell

who's friend or foe.

This makes security even more difficult.

In my opinion,

given the current crisis,

we should cancel

this year's Zhonghe Festival.

The Zhonghe Festival is a longstanding tradition

celebrated annually in this city.

The invitations have already been sent.

If we cancel it now, it might not be appropriate.

The Red Banner Flower Fair, in particular,

has always been hosted by Yuchi Manor.

With so many different agendas at play,

it's too risky to go forward with it.

Ghost Valley Sect spreads rumors that we have a treasure

to stir up trouble.

If we cancel the festival now,

it will only make people more suspicious

that the treasure is real.

Shukuang,

what do you think?

Everyone has made valid points.

Strengthening security is always a good idea.

(It would be better to say nothing)

(to give such feedback.)

(It won't cause me any trouble, right?)

Ever since Young Lady Rong was injured,

Young Master Lin

has been handling everything in the manor alone.

Some things will inevitably be overlooked.

So, when will Young Lady Rong

fully recover?

I'll do my best to heal as quickly as possible

and share the burden of running the manor.

Everything will proceed as usual

according to tradition.

But city defenses

must be strengthened.

Understood.

Shaoci and Wanci,

you'll be in charge

of the Zhonghe Festival.

Shukuang,

you're still injured,

and it's dangerous outside.

So stay in the manor.

Yes, Father.

Father,

the safety of the manor shouldn't be risked.

The various sects each have their own agendas.

But if we can't cancel it,

we can treat the event as a mere gathering.

Once we explain the situation,

I'm sure

the sect leaders would have no complaints.

Right now, everyone in the martial world

is going after the key to the Fuxian treasure

and is unaware of Shukuang's memory loss.

This gathering concerns

the safety of Shukuang and the treasure.

That time, everyone will expose

their true intentions.

So you must observe carefully.

Yes, Father.

When will I ever be worthy

of being called a true swordsman?

Rong.

Rong.

Oh, you're here.

Shaoci asked me to bring this for you.

For cooling down the body, which is perfect for you.

Then why didn't he come himself?

He thought

you might not want to see him.

Why wouldn't I be unhappy when someone brings me food?

What kind of excuse is that?

Come with me.

Liu An?

Isn't she your maid?

Why are you hiding from her?

Didn't you see what she's carrying?

If you want to recover and get your martial arts back,

you'll take your medicine.

Don't you know all medicines have risks or side effects?

Besides,

they can't even agree on how to cure me

or what medicine to use.

They always change that.

They're using me as a test subject.

Shukuang,

your memory is getting poor these days.

If you want to hide, it's easy.

There's a secret chamber in your room, remember?

My room

has a secret chamber?

Where is it?

Rong Shukuang,

you sure have a lot of secrets.

People light the candle, and ghosts blow it out.

Abracadabra.

Don't scare me now.

What is this?

You have a hidden chamber just for this stuff?

It's time to learn about Rong Shukuang.

Empty?

Everyone says Rong Shukuang

always dresses as a man.

But even the ruthless swordsman has a soft side, huh?

"Ci?"

Oh, Rong Shukuang.

Does he even know

how much you liked him?

If he cared even a little,

he wouldn't have rejected

the proposal in public and turned you into a laughingstock.

(Dingchou Day, June)

(Is this)

(her memory?)

(I didn't expect her to be so deeply in love.)

(But right now,)

(the only time my heart races)

(is when I'm around Yan Shao.)

(Oh no.)

(I'm such a terrible person.)

Two hearts longing drenched in snow.

Consider it to have grown old together.

(Two hearts longing drenched in snow. Consider it to have grown old together.)

Why am I tearing up?

Why am I suddenly getting sentimental?

This bird

and this poem...

What does it mean?

A hidden chamber

with a vague and confusing clue?

How am I supposed to figure this out?

♪Spinning through my heart, my dreams, the endless Jianghu♪

♪A fateful turn, where love and hearts collide♪

♪Ah, such a blissful tide♪

♪A journey long, yet life is but one ride♪

♪Blades in chaos, the world in turmoil, tangled ties♪

♪A fleeting warmth to shield me from the ice♪

♪Ah, as spring awakens love's delight♪

♪One single glance, my heart takes flight♪

♪I've heard tales of love and vengeance, left forgotten in the tide♪

♪And whispers of desert stars and rain, where love at first sight fades to cries♪

♪But I don't know, I don't know, how long this moment will abide♪

♪Yet here and now, for this one soul, I stand beside♪

♪I understand, love and longing, how much truth, how many lies♪

♪Yet my swift blade cannot sever, cannot sever these endless ties♪

♪I have known, the lonely journeys, wandering years without goodbyes♪

♪Yet this moment stirs the ache inside♪

♪One turn through this dream of Jianghu, one heartbeat lost in time♪

♪No dream compares to a fateful meeting so divine♪

♪Love needs no hero, only a foolish mind♪

♪Trapped in Jianghu's ruthless tides, once, let me defy♪

♪A single touch, a fleeting smile, is enough to shake the sky♪

♪Stirring the stillness, where the winds rise high♪

♪Though fate may part our paths, we walk the same road♪

♪A crescent moon, a crimson glow, a love untold♪

♪Like passing winds, like aching souls, never to meet once more♪

♪Then what is fate even for♪

♪Just once, to fall into your arms, not lost, nor torn, nor bound to strife♪

♪Amidst the storm of masters' might, hidden deep, a love so bright♪

♪Standing apart from all the fight, only one embrace so right♪

♪A dream of Jianghu's light♪

♪One turn through this dream of Jianghu, one heartbeat lost in time♪

♪No dream compares to a fateful meeting so divine♪

♪Love needs no hero, only a foolish mind♪

♪Trapped in Jianghu's ruthless tides, once, let me defy♪

♪A single touch, a fleeting smile, is enough to shake the sky♪

♪Stirring the stillness, where the winds rise high♪