Original subtitles

♪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 13=

(Zhongshan Villa)

Your gift is truly wonderful.

How did you think of the sword dance?

I am from the North.

I know well the harshness of the border.

During marches, there's little for amusement.

We often use weapons in our dances.

So I created this dance

to bless southern Yuezhou.

I will protect the Northern Border

to fulfill your vision of peace.

Miss Luo,

you've put so much effort today.

I must do something for you in return.

Is there anything you desire?

I will strive to fulfill it.

This is what I should do.

However,

since you asked me,

I indeed face a dilemma.

I wonder

if you could help me resolve it.

Miss Luo, please speak.

When I was in Shuozhou,

my Uncle and Aunt disregarded my wishes,

and sold me to Fan Qingchen as his wife,

arranging a marriage with the Fan Family.

A marriage?

Fan Qingchen?

That's why I happened to encounter him

when I visited the Lu Mansion twice.

But I have no feelings for him.

Before I left,

I left a letter with Fan Qingchen,

indicating I didn't want to marry him.

But he actually followed me to Yuezhou.

I really had no choice.

Miss Luo, no need to say more.

I will resolve this matter for you.

Though I haven't known you for long,

I feel as if we are old friends.

I consider you a friend.

When my friend is in trouble,

naturally, I will help.

Thank you very much, Your Highness.

It's a trivial matter.

No need to thank me.

When I return,

I will draft a letter

and send it to the Fan Family

to completely end this engagement.

Thank you, Your Highness.

Lingyu,

I will make you return to me willingly.

Miss Luo.

Why is the door open?

Miss Luo,

it's time to freshen up.

We're heading back today.

Young lady is still waiting at home.

Miss Luo!

Miss Luo!

Miss Luo!

Oh no!

Miss Luo is missing!

What should I do now?

(Zhongshan Villa)

Lingxi.

I received news Miss Luo is missing.

What happened?

What happened, Lingxi?

I called Miss Luo to get up.

But she wasn't in the room.

I searched the whole courtyard,

but I couldn't find her.

Miss Luo would never leave for this long,

without leaving a message.

Something must have happened to her.

Among the guests who left yesterday,

was there anyone suspicious?

Your Highness, the guards reported

the Fan's coachman came yesterday,

saying Mr. Fan would go back soon

and came to bid farewell to you.

But he didn't have an invitation,

so he wasn't allowed to enter.

Fan Qingchen?

Fan Qingchen is sly and deceitful.

He has long coveted Miss Luo.

He chased from Shuozhou to Yuezhou.

He also shamelessly came

to ask for Miss Luo.

It must be him.

He is surely relentless,

so he took Miss Luo away.

How stubborn this person is.

Huo Dao, send someone to find them.

- If you find Fan Qingchen - Jinchuan.

and other's whereabouts,

Understood.

- capture them immediately. - Got it.

Wait.

Tracks.

They are left by Fan Qingchen.

The tracks are still fresh.

They shouldn't be far.

Sir.

- Await my news. - Got it.

Huo Dao.

Send soldiers to follow the tracks.

Got it.

Move quickly.

Don't miss the auspicious time.

- Okay. - Understood.

(Where am I?)

(This is...)

(A wedding dress?)

(Could it be...)

Lingyu,

I know you're awake.

Young Master Fan.

Why are you here?

Why am I wearing this?

Lingyu, don't worry.

This wedding dress

was put on by a bridal attendant.

The dress is the same as that day.

You won't be wronged.

Where am I now?

Shouldn't I be in Zhongshan?

Zhongshan...

You had a great conversation

with Prince Hengyang last night.

I saw you smiling beautifully.

It truly made me feel sad.

Lingyu,

my belongings

cannot be touched or seen by others.

Not even a glance or a touch.

Since you're being so disobedient,

I should give you a minor punishment.

But I love you deeply.

If you suffer even a bit,

I couldn't bear it.

I didn't expect you

to care about me so much.

Once we get married today,

I'll ask someone

to announce your status as Mrs. Fan

and let everyone know it.

Let this minor punishment

serve as a lesson.

What do you think?

I've prepared the finest ink.

After you write your name

(Fan Qingchen) on this letter of marriage,

from then on, others will call you

Mrs. Fan.

I didn't know your intentions before.

I understand it now.

I am willing to marry you.

But I left so suddenly,

Lingxi would be anxious to find me.

If this becomes a big issue,

it might cause unnecessary trouble.

- How about... - Your words

remind me

of Lingxi and Hua

growing up with you.

I wonder, after our marriage,

do you want them to stay at the Lu Clan,

or bring them to live with us?

Lingyu, don't be sad.

I didn't expect you to miss them so much.

Lingyu,

tell me

how others will call you in the future.

Darling, are you missing Hua?

Shall I send someone now

to bring her from the Lu Clan?

Mrs. Fan.

(Mrs. Fan)

It's near the city gate.

There're too many carriages.

It's hard to distinguish.

Huo Dao, after entering the city,

search house by house.

Yes, sir.

The rest, follow me.

Go ask the nearby residents.

We must find Fan Qingchen.

Luo Lingyu,

where are you?

Lingyu, wait for a moment.

I will go arrange

the wedding hall now.

Once the auspicious time arrives,

we'll hold a wedding ceremony.

You will know soon

how much I love you.

(Lingxi will notice my disappearance,)

(but I don't know)

(if she can find the fragrant dew.)

Who are you? Where are you going?

Get some sleep.

(I can't just wait.)

Huo Dao.

Nothing.

Everyone, search every house thoroughly.

Don't miss anyone.

- Yes, sir. - Yes, sir.

Have you seen a lady

- this tall? - No.

- Have you seen - This tall.

a lady this tall?

With long hair.

Have you seen her?

(It's harder to leave traces on the gravel.)

(No similar tracks was found.)

(Perhaps I should return to the villa)

(to check for more clues in her room.)

Where does the scent come from? So familiar.

How could you use a girl's handkerchief?

It's the dew from Luo Lingyu.

Excuse me.

It's done.

The auspicious time is approaching.

Lingyu, please tell me,

if others ask in the future,

how would you refer to yourself?

Mrs. Fan.

I can hardly hear you.

Lingyu,

could you say it again?

Lingyu,

say it again.

- Let go of me. - Lingyu.

You were pretending just now.

Do you think

someone will come to save you?

Lingyu, don't be foolish.

Let go of me.

Lingyu,

you're hurt.

I have always loved you sincerely.

Why don't you give me a chance?

You take what you want.

Do you truly love me?

You only love yourself.

I don't ask for your love.

I only ask you to stay by my side.

Is that too much?

Let me go.

(Joyful and happy)

Lingyu!

(It's right in front of me.)

(The gate is there.)

(Hurry up.)

(Faster.)

(Luo Lingyu,)

(you cannot be taken back.)

I will not marry you.

♪It's hard to see through fate♪

Luo Lingyu.

♪I sit alone amid the downpour at night♪

♪Flowers wither in the cool breeze♪

♪Yearning deep in the eyes mottles like stars♪

♪What if I grow old all alone♪

♪Tears will be shed forever♪

♪The pain of parting drifts with the wind♪

Don't be afraid.

I'm here.

♪Picking up a brush, I just want to♪

♪Draw the fleeting time and capture youth♪

♪At the end of time♪

♪In this world, I suddenly look back♪

Put her down.

Fan Qingchen.

I shouldn't let you stay in Yuezhou,

so that she was trapped in such danger.

If you harm her again,

I won't spare you.

Seize him.

Yes, sir.

Miss Luo was imprisoned for long.

And she was terribly frightened.

I'll take her back first.

Huo Dao, let Mr. Sun go to the Lu Mansion.

Yes, sir.

(Lu Mansion)

Sister, you just went to Zhongshan,

but came back like this.

Zhongshan...

Zhongshan...

Is Zhongshan so dangerous?

Young lady, please don't say that.

Quickly, touch wood.

Touch wood.

Mr. Sun, how is she?

How is it?

Did you find any issues?

Your Highness,

Miss Luo's symptoms are quite tricky.

What's wrong with my sister?

What illness does my sister have?

Sister!

Speak clearly.

What's going on?

Judging by the pulse,

Miss Luo's body is fine.

She just has some cuts on her wrist.

Apply some healing powder,

and she'll recover soon.

The wounds show no signs of infection.

Logically,

she shouldn't be unconscious this long.

How many days

until Miss Luo wakes?

I don't know, Your Highness.

You are the imperial physician.

You can't even cure such a minor illness.

Please forgive me, Your Highness.

How can you treat the nobles in the palace?

Please forgive me, Your Highness.

Your Highness,

don't make it difficult for Mr. Sun.

Mr. Sun is highly skilled.

Since even he can't see the symptoms,

it is likely Miss Luo has a mental ailment.

If she doesn't want to wake up,

even the best medicine

wouldn't be able to cure her.

Leave here.

Thank you, Your Highness.

Thank you, Mr. Lu.

Sister...

Sister...

Miss Luo has faced many difficulties.

Now she's frightened as well.

I will definitely make Fan Qingchen

give Miss Luo an explanation.

Fan Qingchen disregards the law,

and commits numerous misdeeds.

He's truly despicable.

I will not tolerate this

and will punish him severely,

to seek justice for Miss Luo.

The Fan Family donates a lot yearly.

Are you sure you haven't protected them?

Lu Xuechen, what do you take me for?

Is this why you conspired with Changyi

to ambush and attack me

on my way back?

Stop slandering me.

Instead of framing us,

why not think about

who you offended?

You're being irrational.

Miss Luo is still unconscious.

I won't argue with you on this.

Take good care of her these days.

If anything else happens,

I'll deal with you as well.

(Fragrant orchids)

Miss Luo looks so great riding a horse.

Sir,

I knew you'd be here.

The doctor said Zhao Yuan will recover soon.

He's recuperating at Xunmei House.

I see.

Sir, are you worried about Miss Luo?

Today,

she seems different from before.

Miss Luo encountered danger today.

She was subject to great stress.

Anyone would react like this.

Sir, don't overthink it.

You don't understand.

She's different from others.

In the past, even if the sky fell,

she would find a way to fix it.

But today...

♪I sit alone amid the downpour at night♪

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

♪A cup of wine can't drown my loneliness♪

♪The moon wanes; the candlelight flickers♪

What on earth is going on?

How is Miss Luo now?

Miss Zhu, please lower your voice.

Don't disturb Lingyu's rest.

♪Flowers wither in the cool breeze♪

♪Yearning deep in the eyes mottles like stars♪

♪What if I grow old all alone♪

♪Tears will be shed forever♪

♪The pain of parting drifts with the wind♪

She has been unconscious for two days.

Why hasn't she woken up yet?

Perhaps in the past few days,

she's exhausted too much energy

and needs to gradually recover.

♪In this world, I suddenly look back♪

♪What if I grow old all alone♪

♪Tears will be shed forever♪

♪The pain of parting drifts with the wind♪

♪Picking up a brush, I just want to♪

♪Draw the fleeting time and capture youth♪

♪At the end of time♪

I have already expelled Fan Qingchen.

He'll never set foot in Yuezhou again.

(Xuewu Courtyard)

When the auspicious time comes,

we'll hold a wedding ceremony.

You will see

how deeply I love you.

Lingyu,

could you say it again?

I can barely hear it.

Do you think

someone will come to save you?

Let go of me.

I have to escape.

I can't be caught again.

This is Xuewu Courtyard.

It was a nightmare.

You're sleepy.

When will my sister wake up?

Is it soon?

Miss Luo will wake up soon. Don't worry.

I saw a little carp in my dream.

Lingyu must be getting better.

When my sister is well,

I will sleep with her.

Okay, Hua. Good girl.

Don't be afraid.

I'm here.

Sister!

Miss Luo, you're awake.

Sister, sister, you're finally awake.

You've been unconscious for three days.

It really scared me.

Don't cry, Hua.

See, I am fine.

It was just a little setback.

It's all over now.

I want to eat

locust leaf noodles from West Market.

Yes, My Lady.

Locust leaf noodles?

But all restaurants are closed now.

How about I go to the kitchen

and make you another bowl of noodles?

But I don't want to eat anything else.

All right.

Let's go.

Let's have locust leaf noodles.

You just woke up. Slow down.

It's fine.

(Zhang's Locust Leaf Noodles)

It's closed.

Let me knock on the door.

Excuse me.

Who is it? It's so late.

It is closed.

Please come tomorrow morning.

Wait.

What now?

Oh my dear!

Two bowls of locust leaf noodles.

Not just two bowls.

I can even give you this restaurant.

I'll cook it right away.

- I'll cook now, please wait. - All right.

That's so great.

I am rich.

So,

you found me following the dew I left.

You,

are you really okay?

You have known me for a while.

It's just a minor issue.

After a few days of rest,

I will completely leave it all behind.

By the way,

why do you suddenly

want locust leaf noodles today?

Is there something special?

Actually, I've never tried them.

I've heard for a long time

that locust leaf noodles from Yuezhou

is delicious and flavorful.

But since I came to Yuezhou,

I've been constantly busy

and had no time to try it.

I'm not sure what I'm achieving.

You're doing great already.

But even if I do well,

it's just repeating the past.

I fled from Shuozhou.

I thought I would be free.

But in the end,

I got further from the original goal.

After arriving in Yuezhou,

I have been busy with finding a husband,

just to reclaim the property quickly.

That's why I have been following you.

I've caused you a lot of trouble.

I

apologize to you again.

But I didn't expect Fan Qingchen

to have chased me to Yuezhou.

He kept telling me

that one can't fight fate.

But I believe that human effort is key.

Until that day, I realized

why the elders always say

fate cannot be defied.

Why can't fate be defied?

From the first time I saw you

until now,

haven't you always fought

against your destiny?

Last time

and this time,

you escaped successfully.

What about next time?

I feel trapped in a cycle,

always wanting to escape,

yet going in circles.

Even I,

can get tired.

Either sleeping,

or eating locust leaf noodles,

I just want to finish unfinished things,

without any hesitation.

Thanks to you

today.

Why drink so fast?

No one is competing with you.

I haven't had a drop of water for three days.

If it were you, you'd do the same.

Eat the noodles.

He really doesn't know how to console.

(Zhang's Locust Leaf Noodles)

Eat slowly.

Are two bowls enough?

I have some taels.

I'll buy you another bowl later.

Two bowls are enough.

Thank you for that.

Considering

you fulfill my small wish,

we are even.

From now on, you go your way

and I'll go mine.

What about your family property?

Are you giving up on that?

Of course not.

However, lately I've realized

most things related to you

are unlikely

to be good.

To reclaim the family property,

I must rely on myself.

That's not necessarily true.

Someone who knows the intricacies

may be willing to help.

Mr. Lu, why do you say this?

You help me at Zhongshan.

I don't want to owe anyone.

I should help you with your goals.

Besides, didn't you also want

to recruit me as your husband?

You deceived me once.

I wanted to use you for family property.

You can still continue to use me.

Now, we owe each other nothing.

You don't have to say such things

out of guilt or sympathy.

I don't think

my situation is very bad now.

I don't need anyone's pity.

To have a live-in son-in-law or marry a man,

to achieve your goal,

there are only these two paths.

Without a candidate,

how will you reclaim the property?

Who says

there are only two paths in this world?

One path may be blocked.

Then I'll take a different path.

If there's really no path,

I'll carve out my own path.

I'll always find my own way.

♪Clouds dream of garments, flowers dream of grace♪

♪Love for power, beauty, but freedom takes the place♪

♪Pearls of the night or robes of gold♪

♪All I'd trade for a cup of wine, bold♪

♪With the strength to bind a chicken, none♪

♪Yet I can seize fate's throat, alone♪

♪Wanna be my rival, you say♪

♪Sorry, you're not there yet, today♪

♪Don't speak of forever♪

♪It's too much for me♪

♪Don't stand idle♪

♪Let love not be late♪

♪Step aside, step aside, make some space♪

♪I'll choose or reject, take my time, no haste♪

♪If you're just boring, I won't stay♪

♪Without you, I'll still live my way♪

♪Step aside, step aside, let me through♪

♪Take it slow, don't be tense, it's true♪

♪Love is love, hate is hate, no debate♪

♪Don't waste this life, make it great♪

♪Clouds dream of garments, flowers dream of grace♪

♪Love for power, beauty, but freedom takes the place♪

♪Pearls of the night or robes of gold♪

♪All I'd trade for a cup of wine, bold♪

♪With the strength to bind a chicken, none♪

♪Yet I can seize fate's throat, alone♪

♪Wanna be my rival, you say♪

♪Sorry, you're not there yet, today♪

♪Don't speak of forever♪

♪It's too much for me♪

♪Don't stand idle♪

♪Let love not be late♪

♪Step aside, step aside, make some space♪

♪I'll choose or reject, take my time, no haste♪

♪If you're just boring, I won't stay♪

♪Without you, I'll still live my way♪

♪Step aside, step aside, let me through♪

♪Take it slow, don't be tense, it's true♪

♪Love is love, hate is hate, no debate♪

♪Don't waste this life, make it great♪