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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 16=

(After all, I'm the judge.)

(Light colors are inappropriate.)

(Noble Elder)

(Better use the one she gave me.)

(She'd be pleased to see it.)

What's going on?

Why the rush?

News about Wang Chongming.

He's hiding in the suburb of Yuezhou.

Hurry, don't let others take the lead.

Are you going to the Flower Goddess Contest?

Let's go.

Third Young Master, you're dressed so fine today.

Those who don't know you're the judge

might think you are about to perform.

I've come to tell you

that I just heard a piece news,

and I need to confirm it.

I might be late to the Flower Goddess Contest.

Without you,

I can still win the contest.

Glazed Armlet.

That day on the street,

I saw you picking up many things,

but you lingered on it.

I guess you like it.

I did like it at first sight,

but didn't expect it to be so precious.

Hold it up

against the light.

♪I sit alone amid the downpour at night♪

Under the light,

the glass shows a ripple pattern.

It's quite unique.

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

It's really beautiful.

♪The moon wanes; the candlelight flickers♪

Truly beautiful.

♪I wrote down as much as I remembered♪

Hope it's the cherry on top for your performance.

I wish you success in the contest.

May you win the title.

Thank you.

What is the third condition?

Have you decided yet?

♪Tears will be shed forever♪

Not yet.

Will you come today?

Rest assured. I will be there.

♪At the end of time♪

♪In this world, I suddenly look back♪

(Huayi House)

My Lady, we have arrived.

- Alright. - Take care, sir.

Welcome.

Miss, please come in.

Thank you.

Thank you.

(Huayi House)

Sister, it's beautiful.

Is this the Huayi House?

All Flower Goddesses were selected here.

Let's go.

Okay.

- Lingxi, hurry up. - This way.

Lingxi.

Hua.

Which lady will win?

Miss Chen of course.

Miss Chen's dance is most graceful.

- Indeed. - It's unforgettable.

She's the best.

I agree.

Mr. Zhang's poem is marvelous.

- Yes, so is his painting. - Welcome.

Sister, look, it's so beautiful.

Look.

You must bet on her.

- Is it beautiful? - This year,

even Princess Ningping is competing.

Really?

It's unbelievable.

(Rankings List)

It's the first time the royal is competing.

Princess Ningping.

I wonder what kind of dance

has Miss Chen prepared this year.

Every year, Miss Chen wins the title.

I think this year too.

The Flower Goddess

will surely be one of these two.

I'll wager 50 copper on Princess Ningping.

- Can I get by? - 100 copper on Miss Chen.

(Chen Xiu) 200 copper, I'll bet on her too.

(Luo Lingyu) I'll raise, 300.

I'll also bet on Miss Chen.

I bet 100 copper on Miss Chen.

Sister, why is no one betting on you?

You only have 3 copper coins.

My lady keeps a low profile.

They don't bet because they lack vision.

Indeed, they lack vision.

No one pays attention,

so I can make a stunning debut.

I won't let these things bother me.

Let's go now.

Let's go.

Fifty taels.

I bet on Miss Luo.

Greetings, Prince Hengyang.

(Luo Lingyu)

Fifty taels.

Your Highness, you're indeed generous.

But why would you bet on Miss Luo?

Isn't Miss Luo also on the list?

Fifty taels is a lot.

Why shouldn't I place a bet on her?

But Miss Luo is not well-known.

She borrowed the Lu Family's influence.

That's why she's here.

How can she compare with others?

Your Highness, I'm afraid you might lose money.

Betting on Miss Luo

is not a waste whether she wins or not.

Besides,

none of you have seen her performance.

Isn't it too early to judge?

That's true.

Perhaps,

Miss Luo is a dark horse,

standing out among others.

It's definitely possible.

- Makes sense. - Indeed.

Your Highness,

your insight is unique.

Why don't we

- bet on Miss Luo. - A little.

Let's bet a bit.

Just a bit.

Your Highness,

why spend so much on me?

I'm supporting you.

How can it be called a waste?

I'll bet on Miss Luo too.

Didn't expect you to treasure this flower so much.

A gift from you is naturally cherished.

Thank you for your trust.

I won't disappoint you,

and your fifty taels of silver, Your Highness.

The contest is about to start.

Let's go in.

Alright.

Is it here?

The organizer said it is.

This room is quite small.

It's not that small.

It's obviously small.

Look, the table is narrow,

and the stool is low.

This mirror is blurry.

The ceiling is too low,

and it's so dark inside.

How can you prepare in such a room?

It doesn't matter.

I only need a table and chair.

A short rest will do.

That's not suitable.

Without proper rest,

if you lose the contest, how can I...

Whoever wins the title of Flower Goddess,

I will grant her marriage to you.

Surely, Miss Luo will not lose.

How can you what?

I...

My fifty taels of silver,

won't they just be gone?

Rest assured.

I will do my utmost,

and won't let you down.

Anyway, you need a new room.

Sister.

Sister, what does he mean?

What's going on? Why change rooms?

Let's go.

Alright, maybe the other room is bigger.

Are you alright, Zibo?

Thank you.

(Zibo truly lives simply.)

(His waist is so slender.)

Zibo, you...

Where's your sister?

Why didn't she come with you?

Oh, her?

She went back home.

I still have this box to move.

Your Highness, you go ahead.

I'll help you.

No need, this box is very heavy.

I can handle it myself.

Do you think I'm weak?

Am I so helpless to you?

No, not at all.

It's okay.

Just tell me where to move this.

This box is a bit heavy indeed.

I'm afraid I can't hold it long.

Just over there is fine.

- Your Highness. - Step back.

Yes.

Is this what it feels like "seeing the one I like,

how could I not be pleased?"

- Let me help you. - It's okay.

I can manage myself.

Almost there.

Sister.

Prince Hengyang is so kind to us.

This big room is all ours.

Hua, mind your manners.

Call him "Your Highness".

- It's fine. - Your Highness.

Miss Luo, come in.

Prince Hengyang and Miss Luo?

Yes. Why are they together?

Who knows?

Your Highness.

I can handle this small baggage myself.

There's no need for formality between us.

Nothing is more important

than you obtaining the title of Flower Goddess.

Thank you, Your Highness.

I should formally thank you.

But with the contest approaching,

I have to prepare my performance.

I fear I might be neglecting you.

Indeed.

Then I won't disturb you further.

By the way,

if you need anything,

just let someone inform me.

Don't hesitate to ask.

- Pastries! - My Lady.

Prince Hengyang is so considerate of you.

These chairs and utensils are the finest.

Oh my goodness.

- It's perfect. - Lingxi, look at this red one.

This one is quite nice too.

Yah!

Over here, follow them.

Don't let them get away!

- Yes. - Zhao Yuan, let's go.

Yes.

- Bravo. - Bravo.

Nice.

Judging phase.

B, B, C.

Next one.

Princess Ningping, Lau Tang.

It's the princess.

So beautiful!

This is the princess.

I've seen the Imperial Family compete here.

Yes, indeed.

(Tang, relax.)

It's surely unprecedented.

Yes, it's the climax.

Yes.

I'm so excited.

My heart is racing.

Princess Ningping?

This Princess Ningping...

- Why the rush? - I'm coming.

Bright moonlight before my bed;

I suppose it is frost on the ground.

She isn't good at judging matches,

but is skilled in picking poetry.

I raise my head to view the bright moon,

then lower it, thinking of my home.

I raise my head to view the bright moon,

then lower it, thinking of my home.

Such a good poem.

Why is everyone so quiet?

Bravo!

- Bravo. - Bravo.

Bravo!

Great performance.

At first, it seemed simple,

but think about it.

The simpler it is,

the more touching it'll be.

I don't know why it's good.

It's just good.

- Wonderful. - Yes, it is.

- Truly wonderful. - Perfect.

- Bravo. - Bravo.

- Bravo. - Bravo.

Angelic voice.

I'm surprised.

When I taught Tang this poem,

she was still very young.

Now she's grown up, a proper lady.

Indeed.

Judges,

although Tang's performance was simple,

I knew how much effort she's made.

So,

please judge fairly.

Regardless of the result,

she's already the best princess in my eyes.

- Yes. - Indeed.

- Okay. - Alright.

Father,

aren't you exaggerating?

Let me tell you.

Tang has grown up.

How can I not be happy as a father?

When you become a father one day,

you'll naturally understand.

Tang.

Congratulations to you.

Lingyu, I'm too nervous to look at the results.

I need to get some rest.

Lingyu, if I become the Flower Goddess,

I'll give you the wish opportunity.

See you.

You...

Sister,

I never expected

that the princess could run so fast.

She left without checking the results.

Tang finally understood

how to act freely.

The scores are here.

Judging phase.

A, A, A.

With a simple poem "Quiet Night Thoughts",

she got three A's.

I could get that too.

I...

(Lu Yun)

It's him.

Mr. Wang, Mr. Wang.

Young Master.

He's badly injured.

We must take him to the clinic.

Alright.

Watch out.

Watch out!

The next contestant, Lady Chen Xiu.

- Miss Chen. - Miss Chen has arrived.

Miss Chen is here.

As expected, Miss Chen is stunning.

Sister, look.

They're wearing the same clothes as you.

It's so beautiful.

I'm really looking forward to it.

So excited about this.

Looks amazing, truly.

Alright, let's bet on Miss Chen.

It's truly the Qipan Dance.

They learned the same dance as you.

Miss Chen stole my sister's dance.

Kid, you're talking nonsense.

My lady

learned the Qipan Dance from Mei Qiniang.

Unreasonable coincidence!

Lingxi.

You must have done it on purpose.

Well,

stop making false accusations.

Mei Qiniang is the instructor of Xunmei House.

The Qipan Dance is famous in Yuezhou.

Everyone can learn it if they pay.

Why can your lady learn it,

but my lady can't?

- Great. - Stunning.

Marvelous.

Beautiful.

Absolutely beautiful.

- Nice. - Perfect.

My Lady, it seems Mei Qiniang is cunning.

She's been bribed by them.

And Miss Chen

just happened to perform before you,

taking the advantage.

Qiuyue was right.

Mei Qiniang never had much rapport with us.

In business, money talks.

There's no reason to turn away customers.

Sister,

if you perform the same dance as Miss Chen,

and you're not as good as her,

won't you lose face?

Why don't we

just give up?

Giving up isn't an option for me.

I think this year,

Miss Chen will be Flower Goddess again.

Miss Luo hasn't danced yet.

It's still uncertain who will win.

(Xuechen,)

(where have you been?)

(If you don't return soon,)

(my brother will reveal his feelings.)

- Bravo! - Bravo!

- Miss Chen. - Miss Chen.

A, A, A.

- Well done. - Well done.

Miss Chen is stunning.

Miss Chen.

(Lu Yun)

My Lady, what should we do?

Third Young Master is not coming.

You underestimate me.

Inviting him was for fairness.

This Flower Goddess title,

I must win on my own.

I knew

it's up to me to earn it.

Zhao Yuan.

Get Mr. Wang to safety.

I'll guard your backs.

No, Young Master.

There might be many assassins.

Only he can decode Beichu's secret letter,

and clear my father's name.

You are General Lu's only child. You should go.

You... you...

Mr. Wang.

Are you General Lu's son?

Yes.

Ten years ago,

the key used by Beichu spies was...

- "Yellow Courts". - "Yellow Courts"?

Mr. Wang.

Zhao Yuan.

The formation of the North Army.

You are from the North Army.

Young Master.

Young Master.

Young Master.

- Zhao Yuan. - Yes?

My vision is blurry.

Lingxi, Yangling,

is everything ready?

Yes, My Lady.

Yangling, I'll count on you later.

Don't worry about it.

Sister, why aren't you worried?

Lingxi.

It's time to bring this out.

Sister, when did you make this?

So, Sister,

you knew something was wrong with Qiniang?

That day during rehearsal,

My Lady smelt on Qiniang

a peculiar fragrance,

exactly like Miss Chen's.

So I made a new dance costume

as a backup plan,

in case of emergencies.

Didn't expect it to be useful.

Will you come today?

Rest assured. I will be there.

Zhao Yuan.

You need to see the physician.

To Huayi House.

Or see the physician first?

- Or... - I promised her.

I must go.

Even if you go there now,

it's still too late.

You won't listen to me?

Go to Huayi House.

Why make us wait so long?

Will it start or not?

Is there still a performance?

I'm also curious.

Could other ladies feel inferior

to come on stage

after seeing Miss Chen's show?

- It's possible. - Then,

- let's leave. - Let's go.

We'll wait for the results tomorrow.

Don't leave, Miss Luo will be here soon.

Let's go, let's go.

The performance is about to start.

What's happening? Where's Lingyu?

My Lady, I don't know.

Miss Luo might be scared.

Why did it suddenly go dark?

Lower the curtain.

What is going on here?

What's that?

Look over there.

I haven't seen it before.

What is this?

Father, look.

We are in the water.

Yes, it looks like it's in the water.

So ingenious. It glows.

Marvelous, truly marvelous.

I've never seen such a sight.

- Is that Miss Luo? - It really is.

- It is. - She's coming out.

Who is that?

He's playing the chime bells.

So beautiful, my lady.

Fish, it's fish!

Lower the rope.

She got it.

Incredible.

- Wonderful. - Never seen this before.

It's like a koi leaping over the dragon gate.

Wonderful.

Zhao Yuan.

Faster.

Alright.

Will you come again today?

(Lu Yun)

Rest assured, I will be there.

♪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♪

We have arrived.

♪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~♪

(Luo Lingyu, I've never been afraid of anything.)

(But this time, I was afraid.)

♪In this life, I wish for your words♪

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

Fortunately, I made it in time.

♪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♪

Miss Luo's entrance is truly unique.

Indeed.

I must say,

Miss Luo's performance

has an indescribable charm.

The koi pattern at her eye corner

is truly lifelike.

Indeed.

It's so beautiful.

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

♪Yet your bright smile, how it steals♪

Miss Luo moves with grace,

like an angle.

She is in a league of her own.

Chime bells were once court instruments,

rarely seen in our dynasty.

Surprised to hear such elegant music today.

I'd say, you two,

the words you speak...

If Ningping heard it,

she would surely cry.

Father,

you're likely to lose

the wager between us.

♪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♪

- Bravo! - Bravo!

Wu Lang,

I wonder which lady will be the winner.

In my humble opinion,

Miss Chen and Miss Luo each have their own merits.

But the princess's performance is a rare sight.

Her performance is simple but sincere.

"The greatest truths are the simplest."

That is the case.

I believe she should be chosen as the best.

But Miss Chen's performance was the Qipan Dance

from Mei Qiniang, renowned in Yuezhou.

She was no less impressive than Mei Qiniang.

It shows her exceptional dancing skills,

unmatched in grace.

But who has seen a performance like Miss Luo's?

She turned light into water,

transformed herself into a fish.

It's so vivid and lively,

like an enchanting dream.

It's truly exquisite.

Such a dance is truly unparalleled,

never seen or heard before.

- Well said. - The competition is fierce.

Who will emerge as the winner?

Who will win the title?

(B, B)

A, B, B.

A, B, B?

Miss Luo lost.

Such a beautiful dance...

Besides me, the other three judges are

Mr. Sun, a student of Minister Chen,

Mr. Qin, an imperial relative,

and Mr. Xu,

who just entered the court.

In short,

there are many forces behind them.

Do you think they will judge fairly?

Miss Luo's dance is indeed unique.

But it seems a bit flashy and gimmicky.

A lady

should be more dignified and proper.

Ladies and gentlemen, regarding this dance,

I have something to say.

I once saw a little white koi.

Third Young Master,

you have such a refined hobby of keeping fish.

It swims freely,

without any restraint.

♪Every word and phrase is destined♪

♪Obsessed or enlightened, everyone has their own fate♪

In this world,

challenges can't be avoided,

but dreams can always be pursued.

Who says there are only

two paths to take in this world?

If one path is blocked,

then choose another route.

If there truly is no path,

then create one of you own.

I can always find my own method.

I hope all ladies can thrive,

free from worldly constraints.

May we all be like koi,

swimming upstream,

and leaping over the dragon gate.

This Koi Dance embodies the idea

of a koi leaping over the dragon gate.

With this dance, I wish for prosperity

and peace of Nanyue.

- Well said. - Bravo!

Well said, Miss Luo.

- Well said. - Bravo!

Bravo! Bravo!

Miss Luo is truly talented,

graceful and dances beautifully.

What now?

How should we judge this?

We don't know what to do either.

Indeed.

Miss Luo has still lost.

Traditional ways are better.

Well said.

Now, the Flower Goddess surely is between

Miss Chen and the princess.

- Is it... - Hold on.

Third Young Master from the Lu Family.

Isn't he the judge for this contest?

- Judge Lu? - Is he just arriving?

Isn't he today's judge?

♪The moon wanes; the candlelight flickers♪

♪I wrote down as much as I remembered♪

Did I get all the blood off?

You're good.

How far is it to the stage from here?

Twenty-one feet.

- Wait for me here. - Yes.

♪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♪

♪Picking up a brush, I just want to♪

♪Draw the fleeting time and capture youth♪

Miss Luo.

Third Young Master.

♪In this world, I suddenly look back♪

I'm here.

♪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♪