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♫ Heroine, spare my life ♫

♫ Spare my life ♫

♫ Let me go, I'm begging you, pretty please ♫

♫ Heroine, spare my life ♫

♫ Spare my life ♫

♫ This fatal attraction of yours is vanquishing me ♫

♫ Friends say to forget her ♫

♫ I cannot forget her ♫

♫ But my body gets weaker by the day ♫

♫ She-devil is not him ♫

♫ Stop talking nonsense; it's not her ♫

♫ Didn't you say you will play with me? Yet you pour salt on my wound ♫

♫ People always meet their match ♫

♫ I'm scared when I run into you ♫

♫ One may exaggerate ♫

♫ Whatever I do, I am wrong ♫

♫ You have conquered me ♫

♫ I will serve you with my body and heart ♫

♫ If you play rock, I'll play paper ♫

♫ Okay, I admit defeat ♫

♫ Heroine, spare my life ♫

♫ Spare my life ♫

♫ Let me go, I'm begging you, pretty please ♫

♫ Heroine, spare my life ♫

♫ Spare my life ♫

♫ This fatal attraction of yours is vanquishing me ♫

♫ It's slaying me, me, me, me, me, me ♫

♫ I see pink bubbles everywhere ♫

♫ Hey, Heroine, hold me ♫

♫ I see pink bubbles everywhere ♫

♫ Hey, Heroine, hold me, oh ♫

[Love Like White Jade]

[Episode 8]

Look here. Have a look. [Lantern Boudoir]

Just one more step,

I was just one step behind.

Master, give me the roadmap of Chong'an. I'll go look for him.

Chong'an is a such big city with a great population. Where will you find him?

I'll look for him every day!

I just don't believe I can't find him.

"Look for him every day"?

Aren't you going to class anymore?

Besides, so many eyes are watching you.

If you spend all your time to investigate your father's case,

our previous efforts would have been in vain.

Come on, drink more.

Usually in moments like this, shouldn't you tell someone to drink less?

Am I your disciple or not?

Of course, you are. That's why I'm asking you to drink more.

Come on. One or two cups to rinse your mouth.

Three or four cups is nothing at all.

Master, why do you have such a great mentality

if we fail a mission?

Executing a mission is just like being in a relationship.

Breakups aren't a big deal.

What matters is the experience you gain.

Every time we fail a mission, we would end up with new leads.

Look at those men in black.

They were looking for that person all along.

That means their goal isn't just to kill him.

There's a bigger conspiracy behind them.

Let's say that you brought that man back yesterday.

We would only find half the truth about your father's death, right?

That does make sense,

but we can't just wait for that man to show up.

How about this? Tomorrow, I will send someone to ask about anyone

who showed up in Jiang Province yesterday

and see if there are any new leads.

As for you, make sure you do not act rashly.

Go be Young Master Jiang. Will you promise me?

Is this a gift for me?

- That's so childish. - Master, this isn't for you.

A couple's set?

Who is it for?

I... I'm not giving it to anyone.

Three things you can't cover up in life:

a cough, poverty, and love.

I know everything.

You don't have to tell me. However, judging by my 20 years of experience with love,

there's only one rule.

- Take action early; don't give them a chance to escape. - Don't give them a chance to escape.

I've heard that proverb from you 1,000 times.

All right, it's getting late. I'm going home.

When it's time to make a move, do so.

Good luck!

[Never-lose Gambling Hall]

You said he didn't come.

Why do you think he didn't come?

Did you forget to hang up lanterns for me?

Shui Wu Xia, you already asked me 800 times.

I already hung up the lanterns for you.

I put the flyer on the desk

and even wrote a note to tell him

to meet you in Jiang Province.

If he came, he would have seen it.

Then there are only three possibilities:

One, he didn't see the red lanterns at all

so he didn't know I asked to meet.

Then number two,

he saw the lanterns and knew I asked to meet.

But something came up at the last minute

and he couldn't tell me.

Reason number three,

he saw it,

but he didn't want to come.

- The third one- - The third one is very unlikely.

A great swordsman values moral principles.

If he couldn't make it, he will certainly write back.

The second one, if he saw it, why didn't he take it away?

It only comes down to one possibility.

He didn't see it at all.

Sister, you're quite something.

When women fall in love,

they certainly let their imagination run wild.

This is the first time I've seen you like this.

- Like what? - Your intelligence is zero.

As a swordsman, his life is so monotonous.

As his friend, shouldn't I take him on a relaxing trip?

Why tell you that? You won't understand anyway.

Little Ba Xi, take your time to find out.

You... you...

Wait a minute. She didn't deny she was in love.

Shui Wu Xia, Shui Wu Xia, I finally got you!

Lady Shui, Jiang Mansion will close its doors early from now on.

The guards will patrol the premise.

You two shouldn't leave home at this hour, especially Young Master.

Don't make Grandma Jiang worry.

I can't believe Grandma really means it.

I don't think I can go out tonight.

What are you doing? Go change over there.

This is my room. I'll change wherever I want.

Why are you here?

I heard from Ba Xi it's not convenient for you to leave the mansion lately.

That's why I'm here.

By the way, that decoction...

I took the decoction already.

I saw it in your room. I drank it while Jiang Bai Yu was changing.

All right, it's good that you took it.

Well... Swordsman Shen,

how did you spend Double Seventh Festival yesterday?

I'm used to being a lone wolf.

Besides, I don't have luck to celebrate a holiday.

Me, neither. I spent it alone last night as well.

You "spent it alone"? Don't I count as a person?

- I have something to... - I have something to tell you.

You go first.

Do I go first?

I...

Maybe you should go first.

What are you looking at?

Nothing.

I think a stray cat is over there.

There are many stray cats around here.

What were you going to say?

It's the first time I'm giving her a gift. I can't embarrass myself.

I can't tell her.

I was going to say,

since it's hard to leave the mansion now,

why don't I come to see you, okay?

Sure.

What were you going to say?

I...

Actually, I want to...

I... I want to say the same thing.

I'll wait to hear from you in the future.

Sure.

Well, it's getting late. I'll be on my way then.

All right, get some rest soon.

You, too.

Has he a crush on someone?

That's not like him.

He said he was a lone wolf

and won't celebrate a holiday.

Doesn't that mean he's single?

How could I drop it?

It was such a nice roof and a quiet moment.

I let it all go to waste!

Did his fan give it to him?

But he's a great swordsman.

He doesn't have to wear it.

Is God telling me that

Master's love advice is unreliable?

That's right. We'll take it slow and foster our feelings first.

There's no rush.

It's been seven years.

You were chasing after me seven years.

You are incredibly patient.

But you know, we're somewhat old acquaintances.

Is that what you're feeding me?

Just make do with it.

You've been more elusive for the past few years,

yet you somehow got associated with Shen Qing Li.

You've really improved yourself.

"Shen Qing Li"?

I don't know him.

Stop pretending.

Shen Qing Li showed up repeatedly due to you these days.

How can you not know him?

Do you think I'd believe you after so many coincidences?

So it was him.

What is your relationship with him?

Why would he save you?

You're wrong. He wasn't here to save me.

He has a vendetta against me.

What vendetta?

I used to be a barefoot doctor.

I once wrote a prescription for a rich family.

A mistake was in the prescription, and someone died.

That Shen Qing Li kept hounding me.

Now that you're in my hands,

you don't have to run anymore.

We are somewhat old acquaintances.

You know exactly what we need.

In your dreams (no way).

I will never associate with people like you.

You've been living a hard life alone for 7 years.

Is it worth it?

The fundamental literature and martial arts courses are over.

I noticed a great improvement in Jiang Bai Yu.

What does that tell you?

Nothing is impossible for a willing mind.

You're wrong.

That shows you could do a good job from the start.

Why didn't you try hard enough?

Keep up the hard work in the future.

No, I... I...

That's enough. I said I will teach you in four parts in the beginning.

The next part is feeling and seeing people's way of life.

May I ask, what is their way of life?

The people's way of life is the foundation of a country.

A country is based on its people, and government is for the people.

Actually, the people's way of life is something you cannot see.

Why can't you see it?

Because you're well-fed and well-clothed.

You have a soft life with everything provided.

How can you understand the hard life of ordinary folks?

Therefore, I want you to live like an ordinary civilian.

Eat what they eat, use what they use, and say what they say.

Only then can you truly experience common folks' lives.

"Hangman's Barber Shop"?

"Bandit's Massage Parlor"?

"Grandma Meng's Hot and Sour Soup"?

"Netherworld Beauty Salon"?

[Bandit's Massage Parlor]

What's the design philosophy for a massage parlor run by bandits?

Why do you ask? To make money, of course.

"To make money"?

To make money.

Don't hurt Junior Young Master.

All right.

- Young Lady, does it feel good? - Yes.

Let me ask you a question.

You look so pretty.

Why did you become a bandit?

It's my hobby.

[Grandma Meng's Hot and Sour Soup]

Dear Customers, here is your soup.

Brother Shui.

Thank you.

This doesn't taste good.

This old lady made soup for death row prisoners all her life.

Think, would something made for dying people taste good?

Why do I feel a chill down my spine?

Since ancient times, slums were always this way.

See these dishes; they all look strange.

Besides, stolen goods are everywhere.

It's hard to tell what's genuine or fake.

In addition, many shady deals are being made here.

For people like us, who came to explore and have fun,

we're lucky if no one targets us.

- Little Bao! - Look, someone fainted over there.

Little Bao!

Little Bao! Little Bao!

Little Bao!

It's hydrothorax (fluid in lungs due to weak heart).

- Quickly apply pressure to Nei Guan and Tian Chi acupoints. - Okay.

Hurry.

Where are Nei Guan and Tian Chi acupoints?

I'll do it.

- He's awake. - Come on.

Come on.

You guys saved my child's life.

I have nothing to give you in return.

Why don't I give you another bowl of soup?

That soup is for death row prisoners.

It's very refreshing.

Let's go.

"One who doesn't fear treacherous paths ahead"

"or secular opinions of him."

"One who's cunning, but kind and well-intentioned."

Are you looking for me, Junior Young Master?

Lady Shui, I read a few books today,

and I would like to discuss them with you.

It should be a good time to have a book discussion.

What are you guys doing? Let me join you.

- Big Brother? - Let you join us?

But... We're having a book discussion.

Will you feel awkward?

- I... - Elder Brother, come join us.

Why should I feel awkward?

Besides, you're my maid.

Who should you stay with if not me?

Well, sit here then.

Lady Shui, look at this.

I planted the loquat (Japanese plum) tree

in my courtyard the year my wife died.

It grew tall and topped with leaves.

Although it's not filled with rhetoric (eloquence),

it conveys the writer's extreme grief

in simple, unadorned language.

That's right, and this book too.

"Romance of the Western Chamber" (aka "Story of the Western Wing").

Do you remember Maiden Crimson in the novel?

Maiden Crimson liked Zhang Sheng when she first met him.

But she couldn't tell him after she found out

he loved someone else.

By the way, Lady Shui,

I read a very interesting book lately called

"Exploitation of the Works of Nature."

What... what is that about?

It's meal time. Look at the time.

Let's go and eat.

But I just sat down.

I'm hungry.

Wait, what's the point of reading those books?

Can it make you full? Let's eat.

- Lady Shui. - Junior Young Master.

Brother. Here you go.

"Exploitation of the Works of Nature"?

"Encyclopedia of Great Technologies"?

I've read this book.

"Thousands of creatures exist between Heaven and Earth,"

"yet all change randomly into other forms."

"Could they be created by men?"

By the way, Song Ying Xing's (author) insights are a school of his own.

Plus, his speech and writing are incredibly bold.

He's truly unafraid of the public's opinion of him.

I remember something he wrote.

"There aren't any demon fires in the world."

"The light is from the corpse rotting in the coffin"

"and combustion of natural gas in the bones."

After I read it, I really admired him.

Did you know? He even refuted that rice disasters are due to demons

and said the problem is in the seed.

- He even saved many farmlands. - He taught how to make pottery.

- Did you make it? - I tried.

Me, too.

- What happened in the end? - It blew up.

- Mine did too. - Mine blew up too.

I still recall using his book tutorial to make dyes and dye my clothes,

but I ended up making a mess of Lang Ya Pavilion.

Our Pavilion Master held a long grudge against me.

Actually, I used dye once,

but on Grandma's clothes

and ended up ruining them.

Have you tried plowing?

"Plowing"?

I've never tried that.

- Let's try it together next time. - Sure.

Look at Page 4 of this book.

Page 4?

Yes.

You can have it.

Thank you.

I wrapped it.

It's all right. Let's talk as we eat.

I'll wrap one for you.

It doesn't matter. I'll wrap another one for you.

Thank you. I'll wrap one for you, too.

Brother, won't you eat spring pancakes anymore?

Do you want me to wrap one for you?

Yesterday I sent you to south part of the city.

That area is a mixed crowd of good and evil people.

After a lot of cases occur,

the government has a hard time mediating.

Because many local bullies

do not trust outsiders.

Instructor Hou, we didn't expose our identities there

and we even met some people.

Really?

In that case, you've done a great job completing the first stage.

The next step will then be easier.

I assume you've heard about a place called Lavish Lane.

They are constantly recruiting labor year-round.

Many people go there because it pays very well.

However, in the past few years, more people went missing there.

We believe it has a lot to do with Lavish Lane.

Therefore, I want to send you four

to investigate at Lavish Lane

and find what exactly happens there.

This boss lady is the foster mother of the child we saved.

Ask her.

It's you, Benefactors.

If it weren't for your help last time,

I might never see our Little Bao again.

Don't mention it. It's not a big deal.

Madam, I want to ask you something.

Who's in charge of this area?

It's a man called "Third Brother."

He's quiet, vicious, merciless, and has many thugs.

He reads native dialect novels,

and he often buys books at the east end bookstall.

Okay, thank you.

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

I know you're upset about the incident at lunch and tea time.

You must be angry about your ignorance.

I would be upset too if I were you.

Brother Shui, aren't you and my little brother getting a bit too close?

It's a good thing you want to join our conversation.

- I'll write you a list of books. - That's not it!

Brother Shui. Tell me, do you prefer men like Zhang Sheng? (Young scholar in "Romance of the Western Chamber")

If I like him, it doesn't matter what kind of man he is.

You're such a fool for looks.

We're on real business today.

Let's check on Third Brother first.

That's hilarious.

Brother Shui! Brother Shui!

Wake up. We're studying.

Otherwise, how can we get close to Third Brother?

But I already read them.

You read them? From where?

The inner layer of your bookshelf.

I read them all before I threw them away.

You...

You're ruthless.

Well, look at this.

This is currently the most popular novel. I guarantee you've never read it.

It's about a teen girl who can't face the man who saved her life.

He's a mix of good and evil, frivolity and freedom, an enemy and a friend.

Already past 30 years old, he knew she is no longer a child in his mind.

So this story is a teenage girl infatuated with a swordsman.

It's clearly about an older man who beguiled a teen girl.

Isn't that a story of me and Brother Shui?

Besides, they have such a big age difference.

How can they be so in love?

You're wrong!

Third Brother.

True love has nothing to do with age.

Their love developed gradually over time.

He's a cold-blooded killer

who met a girl he can't bear to kill.

He took care of her, protected her,

only smiles toward her,

and shows tenderness for only her.

In her eyes, he's a hero!

Later, the girl slowly grows up.

She cannot forgive his sins.

But whenever the girl is in danger,

the killer saved her without hesitation.

Which girl wouldn't fall for someone like him?

Unfortunately, just when the girl will confess her love for him,

the killer vanishes without a trace.

She kept seeking, seeking,

looking, looking and looking...

W-Well, did she find him?

Volume Five isn't published yet.

I want to read it, too.

She kept looking and looking...

Is he really that Third Brother from Lavish Lane?

Yes.

This is Third Brother from Lavish Lane.

He's this mystifying.

Tell me, Third Brother is someone like that.

He does evil deeds and reads novels like these.

Brother Shui, isn't everyone like that?

Take me for example.

Although I'm normally frivolous and free,

I still have a pure, sincere heart, right?

Yes, right. I don't care how you are at heart.

I just care if I can write Volume Five how Third Brother likes it.

All the world's literature is paraphrased (reword).

Let's restate what Third Brother likes.

Young Masters,

these are all the novels Third Brother likes.

He called me Young Master.

What's wrong?

I'm stuck on the ending.

Although the mix of teen girls and killers is quite common,

I just don't think it's reasonable.

The girl puts herself in danger for the killer, come Hell or high water.

But we barely see the killer's genuine love in the novel.

Why doesn't the girl choose to leave instead of staying with him?

Look at the part I added.

"He only smiles toward her"

"and shows tenderness for only her."

"In her eyes, a hero will die a hero."

What did you even draw?

Give it to me. You won't understand.

I agree with this girl

to press forward unyielding for love.

But she has no progress in the novel.

Even if he genuinely loves her, this killer has too many secrets.

I don't think that's right.

Don't killers deserve our pity?

They uphold justice, repay gratitude and seek revenge.

That's why they're proud and lonely.

They are simpler, more transparent than others.

They need love more than normal folks.

Why have you a strong sense of identification?

Are you a swordsman?

No, I'm not.

I know more than you anyway; listen to me.

"Simple and transparent"?

A lonely soul?

How did you find Volume Five?

We are close friends with the author.

We heard Third Brother was eager to read it yesterday so we had someone send it over.

How much are you charging for this book?

It's a gift for you.

You showed up at the bookstall yesterday.

Now, you're giving me an advance copy.

I believe in serendipity (chance discovery),

but I don't believe in coincidences.

You two are no fools.

Let's talk in Lavish Lane.

[Lavish Lane]

Third Brother.

Third Brother.

Third Brother.

Who are you?

We're... we're siblings hiding in Lavish Lane.

You're not siblings.

I believe you have another layer of relationship, right?

You have a discerning eye, Third Brother.

You could tell we're wearing matching couple clothes.

We're indeed not siblings.

We are...

a married couple.

My wife and I were once a happy couple.

But we were hounded by bullies and ended up here overnight.

In order to survive, we concealed our identities.

My Lady, I'm sorry to make you suffer.

My Lady, I feel miserable.

They say husbands and wives are birds of the same forest.

Who would part in the face of a disaster?

- But she never left or forsook me. - Accompanies me even today.

But we really can't support ourselves anymore.

I heard Third Brother can give us work.

Sadly, we had no way out.

All we could do was find a way to approach you

- and seek an opportunity. - and seek an opportunity.

I knew it.

There's something about the way you look at her.

I can see love

in your eyes.

Third Brother.

Third Brother,

can you give the two of us a chance?

There's no rush. This way, please.

I know you wrote this yourself.

I can tell it's your genuine emotions.

The original author's writing isn't as affectionate as this.

I normally do some creative writing myself.

- You won't look down on me, right? - No.

That's good.

I must be ruthless for my profession;

therefore, I lack a bit of

experience to really hear,

see, and feel what I write.

Can I ask you two for some advice?

No problem.

That's good. Come on.

Come.

- Take a look. - "Story of a Cold-blooded Killer."

This killer isn't that cold-blooded.

Check this out.

Not bad.

It's wonderful.

[Lavish Lane]

Look!

Look at this!

Look.

What are you laughing about?

I can tell by this book, you never went to school, right?

What do you mean by that?

Let me tell you, don't be condescending.

I've seen many people like you.

You can't look down on people.

This book has no sense of rhythm.

It has a strong sense of rhythm!

The most important thing is...

- most important is they didn't even kiss in the end. - You!

- It's uninteresting with no kiss. - Feel it with your heart!

- You don't even have a kiss. - With your heart!

How can I feel it with my heart? How do I see with my heart?

I can't read it at all.

You didn't write...

It's very well-written.

It's wonderful. Am I right? It's wonderful.

Come on, have some food.

Thank you, Third Brother.

You should eat, too.

Here.

- I... - Here.

- Thank you, Third Brother. - You two are so skinny.

Start eating.

Third Brother, I read the books you wrote.

The stories in your books are quite creative,

and they are full of longing for love.

But why are you trapping yourself in Lavish Lane?

I often think what would happen if I live another way.

Maybe I'll publish a few books,

marry with children,

for the rest of my life that way.

It's too late now.

For some, they are born with no choice.

Just like you two,

in order to live, you came here.

Do you have another choice?

All right,

we'll be assigning work tomorrow.

You two will come with me.

Thank you, Third Brother.

[Lavish Lane]

I saw a few horse carriages leave this morning.

There aren't any strong men in the carriages.

The government investigation spooked them,

and they use more carriages to divert attention.

Old Mister Guan, do you think

I should send those two to Master Ma?

But it's Master Ma's orders.

I have to obey it.

Sending them there is into the jaws of death.

I'm reluctant to do that.

Do you think I shouldn't send them there, either?

All right then. Old Mister Guan, I'll listen to you.

Escort these two on this trip.

Thank you, Third Brother.

We were right indeed.

Lady Shui?

They found the lead, too.

This time, let's collaborate from both sides.

We'll surely succeed.

We'll follow them when they head out.

Southern Chong'an Dung Yard?

If you ask me, this dung yard might just be a disguise.

There must be a skeleton in the closet there.

Did Third Brother refer you?

Yes.

Take this. Take this.

Come with me.

Do you see that?

Everyone here seems strange.

Something must be going on here.

Timing and Subtitles by the 🎭 Masked Hero 😎 Team @viki.com

♫ When I met you that day ♫

♫ You poured yourself into my heart like a sliver of moonlight ♫

♫ The falling petals so poignant and beautiful ♫

♫ Under the perfect, blue sky ♫

♫ I slept alone and listened ♫

♫ You filled my mind ♫

♫ When I met you that day ♫

♫ Like larks and wild geese, how shall I spend my free time? ♫

♫ My mind is clear as I stay awake till dawn ♫

♫ Your beauty and your glances ♫

♫ While trimming and lifting the candle wick ♫

♫ All I see is you in the flickering candlelight ♫

♫ If it is destiny, there must be magic to ♫

♫ Transport me and you ♫

♫ Across the galaxy and 30,000 years ♫

♫ I will love you all my life and never change ♫

♫ If it is destiny ♫

♫ There must be magic that can ♫

♫ Transport me and you ♫

♫ Across the galaxy and 30,000 years ♫

♫ If it's love, we will surely meet each other ♫