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♪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 19=

I risked my life to save you.

Do you still refuse to trust me?

Right now, it's just the two of us here.

Young Lady Lin.

If you want me to believe you,

then you should tell the truth.

I was captured by Shen Zuitian.

I've been trying to deal with him ever since.

I would never harm Yuchi Manor.

Nor have I ever intended to hurt anyone.

No matter what,

thank you for saving me.

Then...

Do you still think I'm a bad person?

Do you still trust me?

If you want to be a good person,

it shouldn't matter whether I believe you.

A good person is simply a good person.

Yan Shao.

I know.

No matter what I do,

you'll never believe me.

But I have no regrets.

If I had to choose again,

I would still make the same decision.

Because this way,

I will still matter to you, even just a little.

Now, there's only you and me left here.

You won't leave me behind.

Yan Shao...

Brother Shaoci.

We've been walking through this passage

for a long time, haven't we?

I don't know either.

Where are Sister Rong and Feng?

We're here.

We're right here.

It's so dark and cold here.

If we can't find the exit,

what should we do?

There's a draft over there.

Let's head that way.

Okay.

There's light!

Quick, keep up!

Feng.

What is this place?

The body is suffering,

and I am burdened with sin.

Fleeting is life.

Only in nirvana is there peace.

All things are impermanent.

All laws are without self.

Silence is nothingness.

Detach from all desires.

Who exactly are you?

Hey.

Jin Buyao sent us here.

That means you must be one of us.

Which way do we go?

Please, show us a way out.

I want

the most valuable thing in your life.

Heroes treasure these things

more than their lives.

Yet in the end, they all end up with me.

Do you want to trade your treasures for your life?

The choice is yours.

You...

Why do you take from both the living and the dead?

This is a longevity lock my mother made for me.

I'll trade it for my life.

She wouldn't blame me.

Fool, your mother gave you that lock

because she wished for you to live a long life.

Fine. I'll take it.

This hairpin was given to me by someone most dear.

I've carried it with me always.

Seems like it's indeed a treasure.

But while the receiver values it,

the giver may not have had the same intent.

Leave it.

The heirloom sword of Yuchi Manor's Young Master.

That must be an important item.

Of course.

The Cloud-Slicing Sword.

You're not being honest.

That's the sword of Yuchi Manor's top swordsman.

Isn't that important?

To others, maybe.

But to her,

not necessarily.

Even when people are at their last breath,

they still won't let go.

It must truly be

more precious than life itself.

Enough.

If you are not her,

then we have nothing left between us.

After you reach at Mount Moye, take care.

We part ways here, and never to meet again.

It's just a broken whistle.

Turns out it's a bone whistle.

What?

Was it a gift from someone dear?

Get us a carriage.

The most important thing to you isn't with you anymore.

You've already lost it.

Take back your things.

I'll go get you a carriage.

Your travel expenses have already been paid.

Thank you.

Yan Shao left this medicine for you.

Where is he?

Why didn't he give it to me himself?

Don't push your luck.

Risking your life for a mere ruse,

was it worth it?

Even if I die here in Ruthless Parlor,

no one in this world would grieve for me.

Too many lives have already been lost in Ruthless Parlor.

There doesn't need to be one more.

You still have a family.

Family?

Rong Shukuang is the real Young Lady of Yuchi Manor.

What am I, then?

As long as I exist in this world,

whenever the name Rong Shukuang is mentioned,

I am the one who gets abandoned.

Why do you hate her so much?

Since I was a child,

I always wished

I could be like Rong Shukuang,

living freely in the martial world.

But I never had the chance.

All I could do was watch

as she took everything that should have been mine.

From the moment we met,

you've always suspected me of plotting against her.

Haven't you?

Yes.

Yan Shao.

I was even willing

to risk my life for you.

Do you really feel nothing for me?

Fine.

I understand now.

If you hate me so much, why not just let me die?

Dying is the easiest thing in this world.

Living is much harder.

Even now,

you still believe I colluded with Ghost Valley Sect

and betrayed Yuchi Manor, don't you?

I believe you were using Shen Zuitian

and Ghost Valley Sect

to defeat the Five Great Sects,

and then claim the treasure.

To make Yuchi Manor the ruler of the martial world.

In my father and Shaoci's eyes,

I have always been nothing but a useless invalid.

That's why I wanted to prove myself.

I wanted to show them I could make a name for myself in the martial world.

But no matter what you do,

you shouldn't treat human lives as if they're worthless.

Lin Wanci.

You need to repent.

And how exactly do I do that?

What about this?

But you'll be disappointed.

Rong Shukuang's Crimson Lotus Heart

has already been neutralized.

Yan Shao.

Should I prepare some ice water for you?

No need.

Blood converges, and the red lotus blooms.

Ice water won't help anymore.

That Ghost Mask...

He agreed so easily

to prepare a carriage for us.

I wonder how Yan Shao and Wanci

are doing now.

Wanci was injured because of Yan Shao.

He definitely wouldn't just leave her be.

He

always has his ways.

He'll take care of Wanci.

Sister Rong.

If you're upset, just say it.

Don't keep it bottled up.

I've let go.

The eagle-bone whistle was from Yan Shao.

You were willing to give up Cloud-Slicing Sword,

but you couldn't part with that whistle.

And you call that letting go?

What if I let go now?

What if I don't?

If, back then,

I had died in the desert,

and he never came to save me,

then there wouldn't be this sorrow today.

Yan Shao sacrificed a lot just to save you.

What did you say?

I just don't want you to live in pain.

No matter what,

I will always take care of you.

Gu Long once said,

there are two purposes in life.

One is to burn.

The other is to watch others burn.

Which one will you choose?

I will burn.

So you won't have to.

No one can protect another forever.

I will protect myself.

Everyone, as boundless as mountains and rivers.

Take care on your journey.

Let's go.

Get in the carriage.

Where is Jiang Ruhai?

He's always the first one to run.

No wonder Hua Qi said...

One day,

I will have

my revenge.

Everything that belongs to the Shen family,

I will take it back!

Stop.

Your eldest sister thinks you've been out for too long,

causing trouble.

She sent me to bring you home.

Jiang Ruhai.

You barely escaped Ruthless Parlor,

and now you've come to wreak havoc on Tang Clan?

The First Young Lady of Tang Clan

merely followed my advice.

She is making a strategic decision.

This Young Lady Rong must return to Tang Clan as well.

Take her.

Stop!

Is Head Tang really going to aid evildoers

and betray the Six Great Sects?

I have my reasons for what I do.

Chanyi, what are you thinking?

Shut up.

Jiang Ruhai cannot tell right from wrong and harms the innocent.

Are you really going to continue trusting him blindly?

Nonsense.

Chanyi, everything I've done has been for you.

Trust me.

Right or wrong,

Jiang Ruhai is my man.

If any of you dares to harm him,

I will make sure you all die with him.

Yingluo. If you refuse to come back with me,

then you are no longer a member of Tang Clan.

Chanyi, you've been blinded.

You can't even tell right from wrong anymore.

Head Tang, let me give you a word of advice.

As long as

he has legs to walk with,

he will keep stirring up trouble.

Unless you break his legs and lock him up,

otherwise

he will never be truly devoted to you.

Let's go.

It wasn't supposed to happen this fast.

But because you used my Revival Acupuncture,

your blood circulation sped up.

This...

Won't last much longer.

I know.

I've sealed several of your acupoints.

Don't force yourself anymore.

This way, you'll be able to hold on for a while longer.

Thank you.

What are your plans from here, Senior?

Now that Jin Buyao is dead,

someone has to stay here.

Someone to take care of those who need it.

I'll stay here, and live or die with them.

The people of Yuchi Manor are on their way here.

I came to bid you farewell, Senior.

Take care.

Take care.

I want you

to live well.

I understand.

Take care, Senior.

Yan Shao.

Yan Shao!

Young Lady Lin!

Yan Shao!

Yan Shao, you can't leave!

Yan Shao!

- Yan Shao! - Young Lady Lin!

Young Lady Lin!

He promised me he wouldn't leave me again.

He can't go!

- Yan Shao! - Young Lady Lin!

A man's words in the martial world

are like the desert winds.

They come and go as they please.

They never hold weight.

When someone leaves,

it's like the wind passing by.

Not a single trace remains.

You're still injured.

You need to rest and recover.

Rushing like this, do you have a death wish?

If you keep this up,

you might not make it back to Mount Moye alive!

I must get back to Mount Moye before they do.

(One day,)

(I will make you realize)

(that going against me)

(is the worst mistake you could ever make.)

Friend,

back then, to save myself,

I left you hanging in that tree.

Then I entered Ruthless Parlor...

Now,

Ruthless Parlor is no more.

It's time

for you to leave with me.

Who's there?

Mr. Phantom, it's been years since you last wielded your mourning staff.

I fear it must be rusted by now.

Even if it is rusted,

it's still more than enough to kill a weak girl like you.

What good would my death do?

Everyone in the martial world is itching

to take your head and trade it for wine.

You...

Right now, I need people.

And you, Mr. Phantom, have nowhere to go.

Rather than kill each other,

why not work together for our own benefit?

What do you have to trade?

The Fuxian treasure.

You're still recovering.

Why are you in such a hurry?

Chanyi.

I can't let this go.

But right now, Yuchi Manor

has already allied with Tiangang.

I received an invitation from Moye Manor.

They've called for the heads of Six Great Sects

to gather and discuss an alliance.

This time, they will select an alliance leader of martial world

to lead the fight against Ghost Valley Sect.

An alliance leader?

Either way, I have no plans to join this alliance.

Focus on your recovery.

Chanyi.

Why shouldn't you be the alliance leader?

And why shouldn't you

hold the key to the treasure?

Besides, Ghost Valley Sect...

Shut up!

Chanyi.

You...

Ruhai.

Chanyi, listen to me.

I'm not asking you to side with Ghost Valley Sect.

We are only using Ghost Valley Sect and the treasure

to divide the Six Great Sects.

Once they are split,

we can bring the right sects to our side.

Just trust me.

I will make sure you become the alliance leader.

In a few days,

we will meet again at Mount Moye.

(Moye Manor)

Young heroes, you have traveled far.

Miss Rong.

Have we met before?

"Drifting like willow fluff to the ends of the earth."

That was the fortune Young Lady Rong drew before.

I still remember it.

You're the fortune teller in Blossom's Smile?

Indeed.

I am Ye Guizhou.

I oversee daily affairs at Tiangang.

Tiangang truly has eyes and ears everywhere.

I never expected that fortune teller

to be one of your people.

Where is Leader Chu?

To be honest,

our leader has been in poor health these past years.

Once he recovers a little more,

he will personally come to welcome you all.

So he's a sickly man.

Sister Rong, maybe you shouldn't marry him.

What if...

We've come this far.

We can't leave empty-handed.

The guest rooms are ready.

Please follow me, young heroes.

This way.

Please, this way.

Everyone, take a look.

This is the place.

Miss Rong, Leader Chu has given instructions.

(Shuxin Pavilion)

This great chamber will be your residence.

As for the others,

you may choose from the remaining rooms as you wish.

Mr. Ye.

Please relay a message to Leader Chu.

I am concerned about his health.

By right,

as his betrothed,

I should visit him.

Yes.

Miss Rong is absolutely right.

I will be sure to inform him.

Please, Miss Rong.

Come.

This way, please.

(Her room must be spacious and bright.)

(Make sure there are more candles than usual.)

(Prepare fresh fruits and delicate pastries.)

(The fruits must be crisp, sweet, and tart.)

(The pastries must be soft, fragrant, and sweet.)

(Get a wooden tub ready for her bath.)

(Make sure the bed is comfortable.)

(Add more blankets.)

From the outside, it looks cold and mysterious.

The exterior is unimpressive.

But the interior accommodations are quite nice.

I am Wen Zhu, greets Miss Rong.

Mr. Ye has instructed me to attend to you.

I...

I don't need maids.

Miss Rong will soon marry our leader.

You will be the Madam of Mount Moye.

I can take care of myself.

I don't need you.

Miss Rong,

I was born and raised in Mount Moye.

My parents were also part of the manor.

I have a clean background and simple origins.

You need not worry.

It seems you already know what I was thinking.

Rest assured, Miss Rong.

I will neither deceive you

nor harm you.

Mr. Ye is a trustworthy man.

Since he arranged for me to serve you,

he must have his reasons.

Fine.

Then you may stay.

The manor is damp and cold.

You still have a lingering cold in your body.

A cup of warm wine will help you rest.

Thank you.

By the way,

has Feng Ming returned?

I need to speak with him.

I know nothing of Tiangang affairs.

Please rest early, Miss Rong.

(Leader Chu is so mysterious.)

(I must take a look myself.)

(Shuxin Pavilion)

Miss Rong, are you going out?

Why?

Am I not allowed to walk around?

Miss Rong is a guest.

Of course, you are free to move about.

That's good.

What do you want?

The paths are dark at night.

We wouldn't want you to get lost.

I'm only walking nearby.

I won't get lost.

You know who I am, don't you?

Does my word mean nothing here?

For now, everything is fine.

But once the other sects arrive,

things will become chaotic.

Security must be tightened everywhere.

I'll make the arrangements.

Come on, let's go see the Leader.

Miss Fei Wu, please.

Leader Chu, we have arrived.

Enter.

Why are you here?

I should ask you that.

Why are you here? Where is Yan Shao?

I don't know.

Miss Rong, it's late.

Why are you wandering around?

Weren't you always with him?

When did you leave Ruthless Parlor?

How did you get to Tiangang so fast? Where is he?

Tiangang affairs are none of your concern.

I just want to know if he's all right.

Yan Shao said

there is nothing between you two anymore.

Now that you've arrived at Mount Moye,

don't make this difficult for me.

Just focus on marrying and becoming the Madam.

Right.

Fine.

Then as the Madam here,

surely I have the right to meet my husband?

Leader Chu is recovering.

He is not receiving visitors.

That's right.

Miss Rong, I can escort you back to the other courtyard.

- Please... - Leader!

- Your... - Miss Rong...

Your fiancee is right at your doorstep.

Won't you come out to meet me?

Hiding away?

Is this how Tiangang

treats an unwed bride?

Arriving uninvited isn't exactly proper either.

Please stop here, Miss Rong.

Weren't you the one who insisted on marrying me?

Now you're avoiding me?

According to tradition,

as the wedding approaches,

the couple must not meet.

Leader Chu,

I think you and I

should drop all this talk about customs.

We both know the truth.

We were

never really a couple

bound by love.

You're marrying me for the key.

And I'm marrying you for the same reason.

Since this is merely a political alliance,

why pretend to play the part?

What's wrong? Are you backing out?

Of course not.

I, Rong Shukuang, keep my word.

Yuchi Manor stands by its promises as well.

But this blind marriage,

this wasn't my choice.

People in the martial world are direct.

We don't care for unnecessary rules.

Leader Chu, would you be willing

to show me your face?

Leader Chu is

unable to step out?

If you can't come out,

then I will come to you.

Rong Shukuang.

Now that you are at Mount Moye,

you must follow our rules.

The wedding is imminent.

It would be best if you behaved yourself.

If you want me to behave,

then first tell me.

Where is Yan Shao?

Miss Rong is perceptive.

This matter won't stay hidden for long.

I know.

But in my current state,

how can I face her?

Where is Yan Shao?

If you won't explain today,

I'm not leaving.

Why are you so concerned

about Yan Shao?

He risked his life to save me multiple times.

Is it not right

for me to worry about him?

Escorting you to Mount Moye was his duty.

It was my order.

Once I see him,

I will let him know of your concern.

As for now,

he is attending to other matters.

He is not at Ruthless Parlor.

What about Wanci?

Are you referring to the Young Lady Lin?

Yan Shao sent word that she is fine.

She is still recovering at Ruthless Parlor.

Yuchi Manor has been informed.

(That's not right.)

(This person before me...)

(Why does he seem so familiar?)

(Their voice is different, their tone has changed,)

(but there's something)

(that reminds me of Yan Shao.)

(Something is off.)

Leader Chu...

have we...

met somewhere before?

♪The distant sky weeps as if memories linger♪

I have not left Mount Moye in years.

Why do you ask, Miss Rong?

Perhaps it's just my imagination.

It's late.

Please rest soon, Miss Rong.

♪Parting is easy while meeting again is difficult♪

Miss Rong, allow me to escort you.

Let's go.

Please.

♪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♪