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♪Bright moonlight, with lanterns still burning♪

♪Deep night's hue, your face softly blurring♪

♪In a fleeting thought, my heart's line is stirring♪

♪Fate entwines, a knot forever binding♪

♪This love's riddle, your heart cold as steel♪

♪Yet your bright smile, how it steals♪

♪Like the fireworks in the night sky♪

♪A brilliance that no words can yield♪

♪La~ la~♪

♪In this life, meeting you is fate's best hand♪

♪La~ la~♪

♪Our love story, I'll slowly pen♪

♪In this life, I wish for your words♪

♪From black hair to white, we'll brave time's trend♪

♪In this life, may our love forever blend♪

♪Let's make a pact with the changing seas♪

♪In this life, may our love stand like mountains♪

♪Through seasons' change, our whispers weave♪

♪In this life, may our love never fades away♪

♪Outshining all the world's glories, come what may♪

=Les Belles=

=Episode 9=

Since this matter is doubtful,

I will investigate it thoroughly.

If she's not involved,

I'll be grateful she saved Xian.

But if she's connected to it,

I won't go easy on her.

Of course.

Let's head to the main hall.

Chang.

Brother Yun,

do you know why Brother Xian

always treats you like a child?

Yes.

I don't practice writing regularly,

and I learn my lessons slowly.

I take Hua out to play every day.

You still can't take on the responsibility

of protecting the family,

so you're still a child.

That's why Brother Xian, Lingyu, and Lingxi

all try their best to protect you.

You can remain a child forever.

But if you want to grow up

and protect your family,

sometimes all it takes

is a bit more courage.

Do you understand?

(Noble and Prestigious)

- Lingxi. - My Lady, you're finally back.

No one noticed, right?

No, My Lady, rest assured.

I've been here all along.

No one has come.

Then I'm relieved.

Miss Luo.

- Miss Luo. - She's coming.

Come on, quickly.

As long as Second Young Master

is healthy and safe,

I'm willing to do anything.

Miss Luo.

- First Madam calls for you. - I wish...

Alright.

My Lady!

Your leg is already hurt

from saving Young Master Xian.

Now you can barely stand after kneeling so long.

Miss Luo, you truly have a kind heart,

kneeling so long for Second Young Master.

No worries. Let's see First Madam.

My Lady, is it real pain?

It truly hurts a bit.

You should thank Celestial Lord for blessing Xian.

He is fine.

So you got the chance to speak here.

What exactly happened yesterday?

Why did Xian fall into the lake?

Explain the details.

Before I start,

I have something to present to you.

Luo Lingyu, why are you presenting stones?

Just get this straight.

I picked them up by the river yesterday.

Please take a closer look.

There is lubricant on it.

You mean

Xian fell into the lake,

because someone applied lubricant

on these cobblestones?

Luo Lingyu, to escape blame,

you even thought of such an excuse.

This is truly unreasonable.

Second Young Master hasn't woken up,

yet you blame it all on him.

He is kind to everyone.

Who would want to harm him?

He did fall into the lake by someone's doing,

but the intended target

was not him.

You're just making excuses.

Stop being stubborn.

Mother.

- Chang. - Chang.

Mother,

Brother Xian fell into the lake because of me.

Chang, you're still young.

Don't let others deceive you.

Don't speak recklessly about such matters.

Chang, come here.

Don't worry. Take your time.

Yesterday, Hua and I argued by the lake.

Brother Xian saw us quarrel.

He tried to stop us, and that's why...

Luo Lingyu.

You wanted to save Hua from punishment,

so you let Chang take the blame.

If Hua did something wrong,

there's no need to punish her.

I will take her away myself.

But if someone frames her,

I will defend her innocence.

Silence, all of you!

Chang,

tell us what happened yesterday.

Yesterday, after school,

Hua and I were catching crickets by the lake.

Give me back my cricket.

I need to go back.

If Mother finds out I stayed out late,

I'll be punished to copy Meng Qiu eight times.

Don't worry. I'll copy it with you.

Then it's only four times each.

Chang.

Why are you still playing with her?

I'll tell Aunt.

See how she punishes you.

Why do you get punished for playing with me?

Why can't you play with me?

What does she mean by that?

Why do you get punished for playing with me?

Sister Liu, wait for me!

Clarify things with her yourself.

Or else, I'll really report this.

Lu Chang, tell me.

What exactly do you mean?

Mother said...

She said

your sister's behavior is improper,

and she is not a good person.

You're the one who is not good.

My cricket!

You owe me a cricket.

- You wish! - Make it up.

- It's your fault. - You owe me

- I won't. - crickets.

There are many crickets in the world.

- I only have one sister. - My crickets.

- Don't speak ill of her. - You...

This is a lesson.

- Brother Xian tried to stop us. - Chang, Hua.

- Then he slipped - Stop!

- and fell into the lake. - Stop!

I was in a hurry.

I didn't know they started fighting,

much less that Second Young Master would come.

Didn't you know about the lubricant?

How would I know?

Maybe a servant accidentally spilled it,

and didn't dare to report it.

This caused him to fall into the lake.

Don't put the blame on me.

I'm not like you.

If there's no evidence,

I would never make random accusations.

Lingxi.

First Madam,

this is the clothing found in Wash House.

It has the scent of lubricant.

Miss Liu mentioned before

that this dress was a gift from you.

Luo Lingyu is your master.

You would surely speak for her.

Maybe you stole this dress from my room.

Aunt, you must not believe her.

I saw Chang there.

That's why I went over.

I didn't expect this to happen.

Chang, I've warned Hua

not to go to the lakeside

if no adult is present.

Why were you two there?

Sister Liu's maid gave me a cricket.

Hua wanted one too,

so I asked the maid.

She said she caught it by the lake.

Then let's bring the maid here for questioning.

Luo Lingyu, you...

You want to frame me,

having bad intentions.

You're not content with what you have.

Though you already have Young Master Fan,

you flirt with Third Young Master.

As soon as you arrived,

you had all the young masters at your whim.

I am the only female cousin of the Lu Clan.

You're just a poor person from the countryside.

Even so,

that doesn't give you the right to hurt the kids.

You want them to fall into the lake

while engaging in games,

and blame my sister for it.

Then you could expel us from Lu Mansion.

I truly wouldn't take their lives.

I was standing right there.

- Chang. - When Second Young Master fell,

why did you stand by and watch?

I... I was startled.

I was going to save him,

but you got there first.

Help, Sister!

Aunt, didn't you dislike Luo Lingyu too?

You've always wanted to send her away.

Enough.

You are quite bold.

I gave you clothes,

yet you harmed my son.

Lu Mansion is small.

We can't accommodate someone like you.

Your parents must miss you

since you've been away for long.

I won't keep you any longer.

Someone,

escort Miss Liu out of Lu Mansion.

- Yes. - No.

Aunt, I didn't mean to harm Second Young Master.

I wanted to help you, Aunt.

Please let me explain.

I really didn't do it on purpose, Aunt.

Aunt.

First Madam,

I heard something happened.

I came to check on Second Young Master.

You were praying for Xian in Sutra Hall,

kneeling all night long.

Go back and get some rest.

She was speaking nonsense.

Don't take it to heart.

Thank you, First Madam.

Hold on.

First Madam.

Miss Luo wasn't at Sutra Hall praying.

I happened to see Miss Luo

on my way to Lu Mansion.

She and Third Young Master were outside,

not at Sutra Hall.

In your arms...

Young Master, something is wrong.

You must go check it out.

Miss Luo,

though Miss Liu acts impulsively,

her words are not without reason.

You're skilled at socializing,

but your intentions are dubious.

If you don't wish to pray for blessings,

no one will force you.

Yet you deceive and confuse others,

misleading your elders.

In just a few days,

you've caused chaos in the Lu Clan.

How dare you act like this!

Do you think others are blind and foolish?

Do you think you can deceive everyone?

Miss Luo.

Were you the one

with Lu Yun this morning?

Xian's life hangs in the balance.

Yet you seem carefree

and even flirted with Lu Yun.

You...

My Lady, your knee.

Madam, you see clearly.

Though my family has declined,

I'm not a person who would've done that.

I did leave Sutra Hall for a while,

but I sincerely prayed for Second Young Master.

I did not deceive you.

See clearly?

How could I see clearly?

Since you arrived,

the household is in chaos.

Please leave the mansion

to find your own place.

Aunt,

greetings.

Miss Luo was indeed

in Sutra Hall praying for Xian.

But the night was cold,

and she developed a fever.

I'm worried the Lu Family

would be blamed for poor hospitality.

That's why I took her away.

You kept defending the Lu Clan.

If you cared even a bit about the Lu Clan,

you wouldn't wander around

- with her every day. - Aunt...

I'm willing to be punished.

But it was solely my fault.

Please, considering my sister's youth,

don't implicate her.

Leave Hua here.

Alright.

At least you are sensible.

I'm not one to wrong others.

This has nothing to do with your sister.

You may leave the mansion alone.

- Aunt. - Thank you, First Madam.

(Lu Mansion)

I wanted to help her,

but that wasn't helpful at all.

Second Young Master,

it's not that I want to harm you.

I've already said you're fine,

but Madam insists on giving you medicine.

Physician Xue,

when will he wake up?

Within half an hour.

What if I want him to wake up immediately?

Would that hinder his recovery?

His body is not seriously harmed.

I've already told First Madam several times.

Then it's okay.

Please step aside.

Go ahead.

Brother,

something terrible happened.

What you use for fortune-telling

isn't actually Blessed Tortoise Shell

from Kaishan Temple.

The blessed one was lost long ago.

The one you're using now

was actually picked from the kitchen.

And your Emperor Coins

were used by Chang for candied hawthorns.

He finished all the two sticks.

No way to return them now.

My Emperor Coins!

Brother, you're finally awake.

That's how you woke him up...

Then he's fine now.

I'll go tell First Madam.

- He's awake. - First Madam, he's awake.

Emperor Coins.

Emperor Coins.

They're fine, and so is the shell.

Stay clear-headed.

Brother, the situation is urgent now.

Listen carefully.

Yesterday, it was Miss Luo who saved you.

But Aunt believes Miss Luo is a troublemaker,

and is going to send her away.

What? What's all this?

What does it have to do with her?

It's not important. I'm responsible.

What's important is you've woken up.

Aunt will arrive soon.

If I speak for Miss Luo,

Aunt will only get angrier.

Whether she can stay,

depends on how you plead with Aunt.

I just woke up.

How would I know how to plead?

- Xian. - You can do it.

- I have faith in you. - I can't.

You can. Smile, smile.

Smile, I said.

- You can. - I really can't.

You can.

Xian, you're awake.

- Aunt. - Xian, you scared me to death!

Why do you always doubt yourself?

You wake up saying you can't do it.

You can do it, my silly child.

Mother, I could do it.

But If you keep hugging me, I really can't...

Don't be afraid.

My son, good fortune will come your way.

Aunt.

Grandmother has been very worried about him.

I'll go tell her

that Brother Xian is fine.

Good, go inform her.

Don't let her worry.

Yes.

- Xian. - Luo Lingyu.

- Xian. - Luo Lingyu.

You nearly scared me to death.

- It's a big issue. - Mother.

Well... Miss Luo....

You mustn't drive her out.

Why mustn't I?

She's just been here a few days,

and already caused so much trouble.

You've always been kind-hearted,

but you don't know how cruel people can be.

- Mother. - It's my fault.

I raised you to be pure and upright.

Please listen to me.

Miss Luo really can't leave.

Brother Xuechen.

Brother Xuechen,

I was worried about Second Young Master,

and didn't greet you properly.

While I was preparing tonics for Second Young Master,

I made you some Qinghua cake.

Take it home and eat it while it's warm.

Thank you,

but please don't do it again.

You used to love Qinghua cake.

Why don't you like it anymore?

Did your preferences change?

Even the best Qinghua cake can become boring.

There are so many cakes in this world.

Miss Chen,

why stick to just Qinghua cake?

But why can't I get tired of it?

The Qinghua cake

was given by you.

Did you run away from home too?

How could you leave

without food or money?

This time, I left home

with my favorite Qinghua cake.

Are you hungry?

It's sweet. It'll make you happy.

After eating the cake,

I'll take you back home.

I won't go back.

Why return since I've run away?

Even if I run away,

my uncle won't notice either way.

But you're different.

You're so upset.

It's obvious your first time away.

Your parents must be worried sick.

I can't be their pride.

Even if I disappear,

they wouldn't care about me.

So you don't really want to leave.

You just want to use this chance

to test your place in their hearts.

But testing is pointless.

It only hurts people.

Today, I'll take you back.

If you really want to leave later,

come find me.

I'll prepare more food by then.

Alright?

What's your name?

My name is Lu Yun.

My Lady,

even Third Young Master says so,

we should stop sending Qinghua cake.

You woke up early to make them,

yet he didn't appreciate it.

How could childhood tastes change so easily?

It's just a one-time thing

for him to change preferences.

He always likes Qinghua cake the most.

(Xuewu Courtyard)

Sister!

- Hua. - Miss Luo.

Gather your things and come out soon.

- Sister, we did nothing wrong. - It's okay.

Why are they forcing us to leave?

Hua, listen to me.

Once Aunt Ying returns,

I will be back.

Don't cry, don't cry.

- But... - My Lady.

- Sister. - Something terrible happened.

I just went to prepare the carriage,

and I found that last night's incident

has already been exaggerated and spread around.

Now outside the door,

a large crowd has gathered to mock you.

No worries.

Fan Qingchen is also among them.

What did you say?

I've been waiting here for long too.

Look!

She's coming out.

Miss Liu is spreading rumors

about how awful the new lady is.

She even told us to

come here to watch the commotion.

Didn't expect it would be her getting kicked out.

I heard from the Lus' servants

that First Madam wants to expel Miss Luo.

She must leave the mansion within an hour.

Miss Liu has been driven out.

What about Miss Luo?

Sister, what should we do?

No worries.

It's just a minor setback.

Fan Qingchen is watching closely.

We can't leave Lu Clan hastily now,

nor let him approach us openly.

Hua,

Madam Lu is fond of you.

Go find her,

tell her the entire story,

and convince her

to let me stay.

If that doesn't work,

use a sympathy tactic.

Alright.

Lingxi.

Will that work?

We must try anyway.

Okay, My Lady.

Miss Liu has left.

Is Miss Luo leaving soon?

So handsome.

Let's go, let's go.

Keep a close watch.

(Prince Hengyang's Mansion) Could you please report again?

I'm really in a hurry.

Wait here.

I'm really begging you.

I have an urgent matter.

I need to invite His Highness to the Lu Clan.

I already told you, wait.

Who dares to make noise at Prince Hengyang's Mansion?

I am Zhou Zibo, a teaching assistant from the Lu Clan.

I am here to invite Prince Hengyang to the Lu Clan.

Lu Clan?

If Left Chancellor has matters, submit a petition to the court,

or send a visiting letter or invitation.

Why send an unknown person like you?

Such rude behavior.

Does he not respect Prince Hengyang?

It's not Left Chancellor.

It's Young Master Lu Yun.

Young Master Yun?

He's merely

an idle noble without a position.

What audacity he has

to have His Highness meet him?

- Huo Dao. - I...

Your Highness.

You said Lu Yun wants to see me?

He said he has an important matter to discuss with you,

requiring you to go personally, Your Highness.

He now shares a deep bond with Changyi,

and avoids me.

It seems he has forgotten

our past brotherly ties.

What could he possibly want from me?

(Miss Luo mentioned none of these...)

(Forget it, give it a try.)

(Let's do as she says.)

Young Master Yun...

He said he had figured it out.

No matter what,

he must see you once, Your Highness.

Why must His Highness do as he says?

Who does he think...

Prepare the horses.

Your Highness!

(Lu Mansion)

(Virtue Ensures Prosperity) Madam Lu.

Perhaps you should see the physician.

You pretended to be ill to rest.

But now you have a real headache.

Troubles arise every other day.

How can I not have a headache?

Third Young Master.

Madam Lu is not feeling well today.

She took her medicine and rested.

Please come another day.

Wait.

Grandmother is unwell.

As her grandson,

I naturally have to visit.

Jinchuan.

Third Young Master!

Grandmother.

Yun.

Are you here for some matters?

But I'm unwell today.

Grandmother,

a few days ago,

I learned some medical art from a friend.

Today I heard you are not feeling well,

so I came to check on you.

Grandmother, you shouldn't avoid treatment.

Let me take a look.

Your pulse...

Though I can't quite tell,

but Physician Xue is here.

I'll go bring him.

Stop, stop.

How big do you want this issue to get?

Family matters shouldn't be publicized.

If you're here for Miss Luo,

don't plead for her anymore.

How did you know

my purpose?

Stop pretending with me.

Your eldest aunt is now the hostess.

She has the final say in the harem matters.

If Miss Luo doesn't have a solid reason,

even I can't easily contradict your aunt.

But Miss Luo is truly being wronged.

To be honest with you,

I was really worried yesterday,

so I went to Sutra Hall to pray.

I didn't expect Miss Luo to get a high fever,

and faint in the hall.

So I took her back to care for her.

Is that all?

Of course, if she had been conscious,

she wouldn't have come with me.

But after all, she did deceive your aunt.

Since Miss Luo entered the house,

she indeed caused quite a stir.

I had no reason to insist on keeping her.

Unless...

Unless what?

Unless you have a reason

that you must keep her here.

You can talk to me about it.

Grandmother,

about my brother's accident...

(Serenity)

Out of my way!

My sister...

Madam Lu.

Miss Hua. Miss Hua.

You can't go in.

Let go of me.

My sister is still waiting.

Listen, don't be anxious.

Young master is inside.

Is he?

Don't worry. He has his plan.

If you rush in now,

it might ruin his plan.

Aunt insists on driving her away.

She just felt mocked in her heart,

acting out of anger.

You didn't want to embarrass her.

But how innocent Miss Luo is.

Oh, you foolish one,

are you lecturing me now?

How dare I.

Come here.

Tell me the truth.

What's so special about Luo Lingyu?

Is she worth you pleading with me for her?

Miss Luo just arrived.

You may not know her well,

but I know she is honest

and selfless.

(Siqi Chamber) Help! A thief has entered the study!

Come catch the thief!

Kind-hearted and helpful.

We're approaching Yuezhou.

Sir, please disembark now.

You want me to get off here?

Courteous to others

and respectful.

You don't need...

Apart from this...

Grandmother, you may not know,

Miss Luo's parents

were officials who died defending Jingyang.

With such a family tradition,

she would never harm others,

or harbor any ill intentions.

Grandmother,

it was exhausting enough

for an orphaned from the war to survive.

And she grew up without parents.

I'm sympathetic to her,

and want to plead for Miss Luo today.

You have a kind heart.

Since Miss Luo has faced

many hardships already,

how could we add more hurdles

to her future path?

Once one's family is gone,

their home is lost.

How pitiful she is.

Summon First Madam.

Yes.

Thank you, Grandmother.

He usually speaks less.

Though he lost his parents just like Miss Luo,

but their situations are very different.

Is he truly just being sympathetic?

(Lu Mansion)

She's out.

Isn't that Miss Luo?

It looks like her. Yes, it's her.

Lingyu.

Don't run.

Chase her!

(Finally, he's here.)

Your Highness.

Be careful.

- Big trouble! - Yun,

why are you so late?

Yun.

Since you're so worried for Miss Luo,

remember to be less stubborn in the future.

I should also take the blame

for yesterday's matter.

She's keen on settling scores.

I don't want her to take it out on me.

What did I say?

In the future,

don't speak insincerely again.

Your Highness, are you hurt?

I'm fine.

Fortunately, no one was hurt.

The streets of Yuezhou are wide and flat.

Why did your horse get startled?

Your Highness, I was just hit by someone,

and hit the floor.

I didn't mean to offend you.

I'm truly sorry.

I will visit to apologize to you another day.

Yuezhou is not like Shuozhou.

People of high status are everywhere.

Be careful with your words and actions. You may leave.

Yes.

Thank you, Miss Luo.

You look different compared to yesterday.

Really?

Your Highness, take a look.

These are top-quality hairpins.

So much money...

So much...

Thank you, Your Highness.

Why is Miss Luo like this?

Keep calm, Yun.

Yun, go separate them now.

It suits you.

Oh, no...

After all, it's Prince Hengyang.

Thank you, Your Highness.

Miss Luo, why are you here?

Are you going out?

I... I just...

Miss Luo.

Your Highness.

What a coincidence.

Grandmother is looking for you. Go back.

Madam Lu is looking for me?

(Looks like Hua succeeded.)

Perfect timing, let's go together.

Perfect timing?

Are you going to Lu Mansion?

Weren't you the one who invited me?

I...

I am...

Indeed, I am entrusted by someone

to invite you, Your Highness.

I...

truly...

Third Young Master, have you forgotten?

After His Highness left yesterday,

I saw you talking with him,

and you seemed to have more to say,

so I asked

whether you would invite him tomorrow,

and you agreed.

This...

This is why I asked Mr. Zhou to run an errand.

Oh, my bad memory.

I almost forgot.

Your Highness,

this way.

Miss Luo,

this way.

Yun.

One step behind needs ten steps to catch up.

Look how proactive he is.

Thank you for saving me.

You're skilled in martial arts.

Even without me, it would be fine.

Then I will first visit Madam Lu.

I won't delay you two any longer.

You've delayed us quite a bit already.

In a few days, I want to hold a welcome banquet,

inviting the nobility of Yuezhou.

If you're interested,

you can join it.

But the organizer is yet to be chosen.

If you know someone capable,

please recommend them to me.

Your Highness,

if we continue chatting,

the tea in my courtyard will get cold.

Yes, yes. The tea is getting cold.

Your Highness, let me lead you.

Impressive, Miss Luo.

Two birds with one stone,

but the arrow hits me.

Do you consider Prince Hengyang as your potential husband?

He is of royal blood.

He can't be a matrilocal husband.

I'm just using the prince's influence

to stop Fan Qingchen from harassing me.

By the way, Lingxi,

go find Mr. Zhou's jade pendant.

After visiting Madam Lu,

let's go thank him.

Yes, My Lady.

I'll go see Madam Lu first.

Madam Lu.

First Madam.

Sister!

Sister, you're finally back.

It's good to have you back.

You and Hua can live here.

Please don't leave again.

Thank you, Madam Lu.

It's from your care for Hua

that I've benefited.

Madam Lu not only cares for me,

but also cares for Brother Yun.

(Did Third Young Master speak for me?)

In the future,

do fewer things to win favor,

and behave like a proper lady.

Don't embarrass the Lu Family.

Yes.

I will remember your advice.

Alright, alright.

Let's end this matter here.

Don't hurt family harmony.

Yes.

After a busy day,

I am also tired.

You should go back.

I'll take my leave.

Thank you, Madam Lu.

I'll also take my leave.

Let's go.

(Luo Lingyu surely knows how to cause trouble.)

(Once this is settled,)

(I will make sure she pays.)

(It seems Lu Xuechen has made up his mind.)

Tell me.

What's the matter?

It's not a big deal.

Your Highness, try this first.

Fresh Shouzhou Tea.

Shouzhou Tea.

Do you remember I spilled Shouzhou Tea

bestowed by the grand tutor when you were my study pal?

You took the blame for me,

and stood through three days of classes.

Xuechen,

I brought Tang here and I...

Your Highness.

I came to visit you.

♪It's hard to see through fate♪

♪I sat alone amid the downpour at night♪

♪The single string broke; half a bed's cold♪

♪A cup of wine, drifting and disappearing♪

♪The waning moon sways the candlelight♪

♪Memories penned in ink♪

♪The wind is cool, flowers wither♪

♪Thoughts like stars deeply etched in eyes♪

♪If white-haired, a solitary figure on the cold river♪

♪Tears fall for a thousand autumns♪

♪Drifting with the wind, unending sorrow of separation♪

♪Longing only to hold the brush♪

♪Painting the fleeting years, faces unchanged♪

♪At the end of time♪

♪Suddenly turning back in the mundane world♪

♪If we grow old together, solitary figure on the cold river♪

♪Tears fall for a thousand autumns♪

♪Drifting with the wind, unending sorrow of separation♪

♪Longing only to hold the brush♪

♪Painting the fleeting years, faces unchanged♪

♪At the end of time♪

♪Suddenly turning back in the mundane world♪