Original subtitles

♪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 16=

Who... Who are you?

The Junshan Sect is here to capture a traitor who betrayed his master.

Why are you stopping us?

He belongs to Tiangang.

You can't touch him.

Tiangang?

Since when has Tiangang lost its sense of right and wrong?

This traitor plotted against his master and betrayed his sect.

Everyone has the right to eliminate him.

If that's the case,

then the three of you won't be leaving either.

Yan Shao, please spare them.

Shangguan Tong, a traitor who broke your vows.

Tonight, we shall avenge our master.

We will take your life!

The Junshan Sect resorted to ambushes

in the dead of night. It's shameful and dishonorable.

Falsely accusing a fellow disciple without knowing the truth.

Aren't you afraid of becoming a laughingstock in the martial world?

If he really betrayed his master

and abandoned his sect,

he would have killed you before I did.

Why would he plead for your lives?

You claim he murdered your master.

Do you have evidence?

Did you witness it with your own eyes?

Shangguan Tong, speak for yourself.

I...

I have nothing to say.

My master did die by my sword.

He admitted it!

But I never plotted against my master.

I have indeed made mistakes,

but toward my master

and Junshan Sect, my conscience is clear.

If you still wish to kill me,

then do it.

Are you really willing to die with this injustice?

If there's more to this,

you can tell us.

Junshan Sect

is not one to ignore reason.

I made a vow.

I will never reveal the truth.

Please don't press me any further.

I have carried this accusation for years and remained alive.

That is already a great fortune.

I accept my death.

Let my death fulfill your long-cherished wish.

Is your life really so worthless?

If you're ready to die, why follow me?

You said you'd stand against Ghost Valley Sect.

Was that just empty talk?

Kids these days

always fighting and killing.

Is this that day...

In the name of Tiangang, I swear

that Junshan Sect will receive the justice it deserves.

But tonight,

you will not take Shangguan Tong with you.

Senior brothers, I give you my word.

Once I destroy the Ghost Valley Sect,

I will go to Junshan Sect and accept my punishment.

- Fine. - Fine.

We'll be waiting for you.

Let's go.

Go get some rest.

This is...

Don't act recklessly again.

So that child is the one who was caught by Yuchi Manor while trying

to set the oil on fire at Zhonghe Festival but managed to escape?

Yes.

Why?

He's not an irredeemable villain.

He was merely being used.

There's more to his master's death.

If Shangguan Tong had been truly ruthless that night,

the Six Great Sects would have suffered heavy casualties.

That's not what I'm asking.

Then what is?

I asked if I had seen him before.

And what did you tell me?

You said no. You lied to me.

I was wrong.

I shouldn't have lied to you.

Then pinky swear.

You're not allowed to lie to me again.

Pinky swear, hang ourselves, never break it for a hundred years.

If you lie to me again, you'll be...

Be what?

A pig.

Fine.

Seal it with a stamp.

Are you certain he didn't murder his master?

I am.

I'm completely sure.

Then I believe you.

That kid has suffered enough.

It's not easy for Junshan Sect to have

such a disciple.

Yeah.

But there have been many cases of disciples killing their masters.

Master, don't worry.

I would never betray you.

I'm such a good disciple.

Good disciple.

Good.

What's wrong?

Suddenly, I felt a sharp pain.

I don't know why.

How long has this been happening?

Just the past two days.

It's probably just exhaustion from traveling, and lack of rest.

I'm fine.

All right.

Master.

But I was thinking just now...

Who would have known

Shangguan Tong was here?

Were they really after Shangguan Tong

or were they actually targeting us?

Good question.

I have a feeling this journey won't be peaceful.

Master, do you have a plan?

Have you heard the story of waiting for a hare to hit a stump?

And I'm the stump?

You're exceptionally clever.

And when will the hare come?

When the time is right,

it will come.

(Dockside Tavern)

Wanci.

Shaoci.

Yan Shao and Shukuang have returned, right?

They did return.

But they immediately set off for Mount Moye.

They left in such a hurry.

Why didn't they meet up with us

and go together?

We searched for so long.

Finally, we got to see her.

I never thought Rong would be in such a rush to get married.

How are they?

Were they injured?

Where have they been these past few days?

They seemed fine. Don't worry.

Seeing how eager Shukuang was to get to Mount Moye,

I couldn't stop her.

So I let them go.

But Yan Shao said that on the way,

he would find a safe place to meet up with us.

As soon as we got the news,

Feng Ming and Fei Wu already set out.

We should hurry too.

Wanci, you've been out for too long,

Father will be worried.

Let Feng escort you back to Yuchi Manor.

I want to go with you.

I grew up with Shukuang.

Now she's getting married

and I want to see her wedding with my own eyes.

Then come with us.

But stay safe.

Of course.

Why did I sleep so deeply?

You were exhausted.

Why are you sweating so much?

Training.

Internal energy leaked out.

Is that so?

You wouldn't have...

What is Earth?

E... Earth is just...

Where did you hear that?

You mentioned it when you were drunk last time.

You said, "The sky is round, and the land is flat."

You don't get it, do you?

Let me teach you a lesson.

The sun rises in the east every day

and sets in the west.

Oh, right.

Shouldn't we find a place

to wait for Shaoci and Yingluo?

Eager to see Young Master Lin?

Not really.

I just don't want to reach Mount Moye so soon.

If you don't want to,

why agree to the marriage?

Because you insisted on leaving.

Anyway,

an arranged marriage

is full of risks.

What if your leader

turns out to be old and ugly?

Wouldn't my life be miserable?

Who told you

the Leader is old and ugly?

If he isn't,

why all the secrecy?

No one in the martial world knows anything about him.

The Leader is a discreet man.

He rarely gets involved in conflicts.

Rarely involved?

Yet he runs an intelligence network?

The martial world needs someone to uphold justice.

The Leader has a noble heart.

Tiangang punishes the wicked and upholds justice.

What?

Do you want me to marry him?

The Leader of Tiangang taking a wife

is a grand event for Mount Moye.

Of course, the sooner, the better.

Don't argue with women.

Just go along with them and keep them happy.

Focus on riding.

Leader Shen, this is the route they're taking.

Three Wandering Masters and Young Master Jiang.

Follow Rong Shukuang's group

using the markers along the way.

I'll take this path.

I have some matters to attend to

and I'll meet up with you later.

I'll go with Zuitian.

Leader Shen, where are you headed?

Junshan Sect isn't far from here.

Are you planning to visit them?

Jiang, you always know too much.

Since their chief's passing, Junshan Sect has been in chaos.

The senior disciples are secretly fighting for power.

It's a mess.

But they're still one of the Six Great Sects.

Their foundation runs deep.

Leader Shen, you must be careful.

Don't worry.

With Master Hua and Wuwang Pavilion's support,

Junshan Sect is nothing to fear.

Until I return,

do not act recklessly.

Let's go.

Everything west of here belongs to Ghost Valley Sect.

We must be extra cautious.

Let's hurry.

Are you tired?

I'm fine.

Even if you aren't, the horses are.

Let's stop at the next town to rest.

It's not safe to stay out here.

Tell him.

I don't want to sleep outdoors anymore.

Young Lady Rong says...

I'm not deaf.

Fine, we'll rest in town.

It's a good place to wait for Tiangang's people.

And for Shaoci, Yingluo, and Feng.

Go on, ask Young Lady Rong.

Does she want to sleep

or wait for Lin Shaoci?

Go on, ask Yan Shao.

Is he being fussy or just jealous?

Are you two flirting

or just messing with me?

It's lively here.

Let's find an inn first.

(Blossom's Fall Inn)

(Blossom's Fall Inn)

The innkeeper said this place is secluded.

Not many people stay here.

It's safe and reliable.

What about the other rooms?

This is the only one available.

So you're saying

the three of us have to share one room?

I don't like sharing a room with others.

I'll sleep in the carriage.

You're still not used to sleeping next to someone?

I got some paper and ink from the innkeeper.

If you don't want to talk to each other,

just write it down.

If you don't want to see each other,

just turn your backs.

Just the two of us, a single man and a single woman, in one room...

This...

You're not marrying me.

So I don't care if you two are alone together.

If you're not satisfied,

find another inn.

(Rong)

(Yan)

(Rong)

Sir, five coins is the lowest price.

I'm barely making a profit here.

Delicious candied treats!

Come, come!

Do you have money? Lend me some.

I...

Which one do you want?

Never mind.

You two.

Put these on.

That way, you won't have to see each other.

Might as well.

I wouldn't want Ghost Valley Sect spotting us.

Your face is huge. You wear it.

I'm not afraid.

You're just a kid. You wear it.

Don't call me a kid.

Suit yourselves, then.

If you're not a kid, then what are you?

Fine, I'll call you Tong?

If they've arrived,

they must've found a place to stay.

We'll check every inn.

The town isn't big.

There aren't many inns.

If they're here,

we'll find them.

Knowing Sister Rong,

she'd go somewhere lively first.

Shaoci,

take Yingluo to check the busy areas first.

I'll take Feng and ask around at the inns.

This town isn't big

and we're outsiders.

Splitting up won't attract attention.

We'll meet back here later.

Got it.

Feng, take care of Wanci.

Understood.

Let's go.

- This way. - Feng...

You just wanted an excuse to go somewhere lively.

No way!

As long as I'm with Brother Shaoci,

anywhere is fun.

(Blossom's Fall Inn)

(Blossom's Fall Inn) How about it, Young Lady Lin?

The innkeeper said he hadn't seen them.

Let's check another place.

All right.

(Blossom's Fall Inn)

Come and have a look!

Miss, let your husband buy you a hairpin.

We're not...

Just take a look.

Sure, take your time.

Brother Shaoci, does this look nice?

I'll buy you anything you want.

Then this one.

All right, how much?

Thank you, Brother Shaoci.

That will be five coins.

Brother Shaoci, look at this.

It looks like snow chrysanthemums!

Do you remember Sister Rong's

Falling Snow Kite from that day?

Those flowers were snow chrysanthemums.

I'll take one of these too.

All right.

- This also... - It's the same price.

Here you go.

Thank you.

Thank you, Young Master.

This one's nice too.

Let's head that way.

Take care.

Bun...

Buns.

Sir, your buns.

Are you talking to me?

I... Buns.

I...

Fresh, hot buns, just out of the steamer.

Wait a moment.

Sir, take a look.

Six buns, please.

Got it!

Hey, I'll take one too.

Hold on.

Shaoci, wait here.

I'll pick one for Wanci.

Excuse me!

Please move aside.

- Excuse me! - Is this enough?

Yes.

Be careful, it's hot.

Excuse me.

- Let's go. - Brother Shaoci, look at this.

Would this suit Wanci?

Let's go.

I see the markers. They've entered the town.

Good. Let's head in.

We'll observe the situation.

Leader Shen instructed us

not to act recklessly until he returned.

Young Master Ruhai.

You're always afraid of dying.

Whenever trouble arises,

you're the first to run.

In the martial world, survival is all about timing.

Enough talk. Let's go.

(Yan)

Fine, I'll leave.

A leaky house and a rickety bed.

We'll have to make do.

You just ate five buns.

Stop pretending to be sick.

I'm not pretending.

Let me see.

The stomach...

It's nothing,

just indigestion.

Bear with it.

It's the buns' fault.

Gently...

I wonder if they found anything.

How is it?

We checked all the inns in town.

None of them have seen them.

Feng Ming and Fei Wu should've arrived before us.

Yet there's no sign of them either.

Tiangang's people are always elusive,

and hard to track.

They might show up

when we need them.

It's getting late.

Let's find a place to rest.

We'll decide our next move tomorrow.

Let's go.

Wanci, look at this.

Isn't it pretty? I picked it for you.

It looks like a snowflake.

I love snow.

But my hometown hardly ever sees snowfall.

But snow eventually melts.

Everything fades away in the end.

Like the moon reflected in water

or flowers in a mirror, they're just illusions.

Why like something so fleeting?

Why not?

Flowers bloom when the time is right.

Snow falls when it should.

Not everything in life

needs an ending to be perfect.

As long as you like it.

Wait.

This is your fault.

Blame the buns. What does this have to do with me?

Who bought the buns?

You can talk to me now?

I'm talking to myself.

I can't stay silent all day.

I'd suffocate.

You sleep there.

I'll sleep here.

At least you have a conscience.

Yan Shao.

Answer me honestly.

Are you really willing

to send me off to marry Chu Tianyao?

Answer me.

That thing you mentioned earlier about orbital rotation...

What does it mean?

Come on.

Don't you think your way of changing the subject

is way too obvious?

Orbital rotation... Axial rotation...

What kind of martial art is that?

Fine. If you won't answer, forget it.

Just go to sleep.

Sir, your wine.

Brother Shaoci.

Has Wanci gone to bed?

Do you like Sister Rong now too?

Some things in life

are beyond our control.

It's all my fault.

I was wrong...

Brother Shaoci.

If you love someone, you should let her be happy.

It's just hard to let go at once.

Sister Rong can be with the one

she truly cares about...

What about you?

I... I get to stay by your side...

That's enough.

I have no other wishes.

Silly girl.

Longing for something you can't have is too painful.

I don't want you

to suffer like I have.

Gold! Gold fell from the sky!

That's not gold.

- It is! - That's a meteor.

Gold is falling, so I can buy sweets.

Yan'er, I want sweets.

I want to pick up gold.

All right. I'll help you find it.

(Yiyun Inn)

Where were you last night?

You didn't come back at all.

Wanci.

I was downstairs talking with Brother Shaoci.

All right.

Shaoci.

Let's leave today.

We should catch up with Sister Rong.

It's still early.

Let's look around first.

If we don't find them,

we'll continue on our way.

All right.

Let's go.

Let's go.

When did you arrive?

Last night.

Our people have already checked.

Lin Shaoci

and Ghost Valley Sect are here.

But Shen Zuitian isn't.

They arrived so quickly.

Feng Ming and I have been watching this place.

Just as Yan Shao suspected,

someone is following us

and leaking information to Ghost Valley Sect.

Since that's the case,

let's wait here.

They won't sit still for long.

But without Shen Zuitian,

they won't make a move so soon, will they?

Three Wandering Masters have lost to me multiple times.

They won't let it slide.

They might take action on their own

before Shen Zuitian even arrives.

So, you have a plan?

We wait for their move

and catch them in the act.

Sister, you won't catch it like that.

You don't believe me?

Listen up.

I know a bit of lightness technique.

Watch this.

Keep your eyes open.

(Normally, at this moment,)

(someone should catch me.)

Shaoci!

Yingluo!

You're finally here!

I was worried something happened to you.

As long as you're safe.

Here, take it and play.

When did Young Master Lin and Young Lady Lin arrive?

Thank you, Sister.

We checked a few inns last night.

None had any news of you.

Rong, I'm glad you're safe.

After the incident at Wuwang Pavilion,

we searched everywhere for you.

Good thing we found you here

or we would've missed you again.

Where are Feng Ming and Fei Wu?

They got word in advance

and should've left earlier than us.

They haven't arrived in town yet.

But I left a marker for them.

Young Lady Lin's old illness is acting up?

I might have caught a chill

from rushing on the road.

It's nothing serious. Some rest should help.

All right, since that's the case,

let's rest here for a day.

We can wait for Feng Ming and Fei Wu to join us.

You don't seem so eager to get things done now.

This isn't the place to talk.

Let's go back to the inn.

- Let's go. - You...

Sister Rong.

We were all so worried about you.

I'm just glad you're safe.

Don't worry.

Let's go.

With Ghost Valley Sect and Wuwang Pavilion involved,

this journey will be filled with relentless trouble.

I booked two more rooms with the innkeeper.

Wanci.

Let's go check out the rooms first.

You're not feeling well. Make sure to rest.

Sister Rong, come with us.

All right.

Let's check the rooms.

Didn't you say the inn was full and leaking?

Are you saying I arranged this on purpose?

What else?

Don't think I don't know what you're up to.

Men...

Women...

I'd say you set this up deliberately.

Trying to take advantage of me?

I...

You have no shame, do you?

Sister Rong, aren't you coming?

This inn is in a secluded area with few guests.

It's normal for the furnishings to be a bit old.

Let's make do for now.

- I'll handle it. - Shukuang. I got it.

It's too old, Sister Rong.

Oh, right.

Last night, Feng and Wanci

checked a lot of inns.

None of them said they saw you.

This place hardly gets guests.

The innkeeper shouldn't have forgotten.

Maybe the innkeeper

was just giving us a vague answer.

Shukuang, which room are you staying in?

The one over by the stairs.

Since our hurried farewell at the ferry,

we haven't had a proper conversation.

How are you feeling now?

Have you been taking the medicine I prescribed?

Yan Shao has been drawing the poison out.

He's been absorbing it into his own body.

That's impossible.

The bond between them

is more complicated than we imagined.

I've been too busy dealing with Wuwang Pavilion.

I barely had time to take my medicine.

But I haven't had any flare-ups.

Could it be that I'm cured?

If you're cured, then I can rest easy.

Well, Sister Rong.

Are you sure you're feeling all right?

On the way to Mount Moye, we'll pass by my home.

If you're unwell,

I can take you to meet my elder sister in Tang Clan.

If you ever feel unwell,

you can come to me too.

No... No need.

I feel perfectly fine.

Aside from overeating last night...

Two miracle physicians,

I don't need a check-up or any medicine.

I beg you, just let me be.

You two go ahead.

I won't disturb you.

I'll leave you to it.

Give me a room.

No rooms left.

The rain leaked in, causing the rooms to collapse.

You said the same thing yesterday.

But suddenly, two rooms opened up today?

Yesterday, we really had none.

Today, some rooms became available.

Not even trying to make money.

Move aside!

Tonight, you're sleeping in the carriage with Shangguan Tong.

Why?

Lin Wanci and the others can't know

that we stayed in the same room.

Then why don't you room with Lin Wanci?

What?

But what if she asks me why?

Wouldn't that expose everything?

That's your problem.

What's it got to do with me?

If my reputation as Young Lady Rong of Yuchi Manor is ruined

and Leader Chu calls off the engagement, how?

That won't happen.

How can you be so sure?

We've done nothing improper.

I can explain this to Leader Chu.

Look me in the eyes.

Was it you who told the child to say that

about the room last night?

It truly wasn't me.

Fine.

Let's continue tonight...

♪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♪