Original subtitles

[Go East]

[Episode 22]

I just want to ask you

if you stayed

partly because of me.

Yes.

I have you in my heart.

But please forgive me.

I can't accept your feelings right now.

Why?

Why?

In every dream of mine,

my brothers ask me the same thing.

Why haven't I caught the Man in White?

Why haven't I avenged them?

Why am I the only one

living in this world alone?

I can't answer them.

When

I can answer their question,

I can answer you too.

We just need to catch the Man in White, right?

I don't think it's mutually exclusive.

We can even catch the Man in White together.

I can help you.

I'm ready to die

for this any time.

But you don't have to do that.

You should live a better life

and find someone who cares about you more.

That person shouldn't be me.

He shouldn't be someone with a grudge in his heart,

blood on his blade,

and a death wish in his mind.

I have you in my heart.

But I'm sorry.

Okay.

I see.

So...

It didn't work out?

Susu.

Book me the best balcony seat

at Inebriation Restaurant tomorrow.

Yes.

[Sifang Pavilion]

Yuchi Hua.

Make way.

Don't step on it.

You're in the way.

You don't have to do this.

Leave it to the clerks.

It's not clean at all. Look.

The floor is covered with bits of paper.

What are you doing? I'm sweeping the floor.

Get out of the way.

If you're really upset, you...

I'm not.

You are.

I've figured it out

on my way home.

You are worried that

you will die any time

while catching the Man in White.

So, you dare not accept me in advance.

You don't want to delay me, right?

How about this?

From now on,

you can focus on catching the Man in White

and avenge your brothers.

I just need to do one thing,

to protect you.

Protect me?

Yes. I just need to

ensure that you safely

capture the Man in White

and avenge your brothers without dying.

Then, you will have nothing to worry about,

and we can be together for the rest of our lives.

Wouldn't that be perfect for both of us?

That makes sense.

But why do I still feel something is wrong?

It's a deal.

Little Xiu.

Why are you here?

Give me your hand.

What are you doing?

Hurry up.

What are you giving me? Hurry.

It's hard to book the balcony seat

of Inebriation Restaurant.

I didn't want to go since you invited me last time.

Fortunately, I was needed elsewhere.

You're inviting me again.

I'll wait for you at seven.

Hua.

When was the last time

we had a meal together like this?

Twenty years ago.

That time, you stole money from your home

and bought me sugar paintings.

But your father found out

and almost beat you to death.

Forget it.

Let's not talk about that.

Here.

Try this dish. It's delicious.

Just speak your mind.

Don't beat around the bush.

Okay.

I'll tell you then.

I was at Ruyi Pavilion last night.

I didn't eavesdrop.

I don't know what you guys were talking about.

But I can see that Wang Kunwu rejected you.

What else did you see?

Do I have to tell you?

I'll leave if you don't.

I'll tell you.

Hua.

Wang Kunwu doesn't deserve this.

He doesn't deserve what?

He's letting your love down.

Do you know what love is?

Letting down you say...

How can you say that?

Isn't it obvious?

Wang Kunwu doesn't like you.

It's useless no matter how nice you are to him.

Why don't you save your love

for the right person?

What do you mean?

Isn't it obvious?

Me.

Hua! Wait.

Hua! Hua!

Little Xiu!

I knew it!

Ever since I went to Sifang Pavilion,

something felt wrong whenever I saw you.

So you're waiting for me here.

We're friends who grew up together.

How dare you think that of me?

I'm not thinking anything bad!

I really like you!

Enough! Calm down.

Why do you suddenly have an ulterior motive towards me?

We grew up together since childhood

and we know each other well.

Your father is Duke Er

and my father is an official.

Our family status match.

Now both of us are in Sifang Pavilion,

you're in charge of West Court

and I'm in charge of East Court.

We're evenly matched.

All conditions are suitable.

Isn't this a perfect match?

Bah!

Perfect match? No way!

Hua. Hua.

Get out of my way!

No.

I must make it clear to you today.

An Xiuyi.

Who taught you all this?

Childhood sweethearts and matching family status?

Why are you as old-fashioned as my father?

Besides, is this appropriate?

Why not?

What do you like about me?

I...

I...

Okay, forget words, let's use actions.

Hug me.

All of a sudden?

Hug me.

Are you afraid or don't you know how?

Why would I be afraid?

Fine.

Is this a hug?

How do you feel?

A little awkward.

Kiss me.

Don't you like me? Kiss me.

No, no, no.

Don't be like this.

Right? Isn't it strange?

Isn't it awkward?

We are friends

who grew up together.

Do you understand? Friends.

Wait a minute.

It must be my fault.

How about this?

Let me prepare my emotions and do it again.

No need.

An Xiuyi!

You still don't realize the problem.

You may look mature,

but

you don't know what love is.

You're still childish in this aspect.

Thank you for the invitation.

This meal is on me.

[Yanle Embassy]

Hanjing,

I finally know why I lost to you back then.

Guards.

Man in White.

Deputy Envoy Kang, you're in a good mood.

I've been watching you for a long time.

Since you are here, please sit down.

Yanle has been working with The Faceless for years,

but you've always been a mysterious person.

I didn't expect you to come here.

What brings you here today?

Yuan Mo from the Sifang Pavilion

has a maid called Ah Shu.

Have you noticed her?

I'm the envoy of Yanle.

Why would I pay attention to a maid?

If I'm not mistaken,

she is the girl Viceroy Long is looking for.

How is that possible?

She has already become a citizen of Changle

and gained a foothold.

No wonder my men

found nothing among the refugees.

After so many years,

that girl must have died in the desert.

How can she be in Changle?

If you don't believe me,

you can look into her.

It seems that you think I’ve been too idle recently.

Since I came to Changle,

Viceroy Long has asked me to cooperate with you.

You asked me to save Xiao'e.

I did it.

You asked me to lure Lord Ao to our side. I did that too.

But what happened?

I gained nothing.

Now you want me to find

a dead person?

Why should I trust you?

I've received a tip-off

that Princess Yanle has a Vanessa tattoo

on her foot.

Viceroy Long has ordered you to find Princess Yanle.

If you refuse,

you know the consequences.

As the ancient poem says,

mornings are wonderful,

but taking attendance is a pain.

What a lame poem.

I thought all poems were elegant.

I made it up.

Why don't we go out and play?

Forget about the Sifang Pavilion and the Ministry of Rites.

Who cares about them?

Nothing is better than freedom.

That's exactly what I want.

But I'll be punished if I escape my duty.

I'll take the punishment for you.

You don't even know what the punishment is yet.

What punishment can it possibly be?

Whipping, beating, or jailing?

None of that bothers me.

If that's the case,

everyone can quit their job.

Is it even worse?

Way worse.

They'll fine me.

Enough chatting, I have to go now.

Taking attendance is a pain...

Did you forget something?

I'm so forgetful.

Fortunately, you reminded me.

Help me change. Hurry.

Hurry up.

Help me change.

Hurry up.

Help me change.

Change clothes, right?

Change it yourself.

Go on. Hurry.

Hurry up.

Change.

Just kidding.

Annoying.

Are you done?

Not yet.

A little longer.

Okay.

Not yet.

Enough.

I'm not done hugging you.

You'll be late if you don't go now.

I don't care.

I'm leaving.

One last hug.

-Go now. -A little longer.

I'm really leaving.

Take care.

[Sanniang, Siniang]

[West Market]

I'm sorry.

[Ambitious Shop]

I didn't see where I was splashing the water.

Are you okay?

I'm sorry.

Never mind, it's fine.

No way.

Your shoes are wet.

I happen to run a shoe shop.

Let me give you a new pair of shoes. It's free.

No need.

Little girl, don't stand on ceremony.

Let's go and pick some shoes.

Take it as my grand opening.

You can't walk in wet shoes, right?

-Let’s go. -No need.

Go in and pick a pair of shoes.

Here.

My room is a bit messy.

Come, have a seat.

I brought you new socks.

Let me help you change.

No, I can do it myself.

I'll put it here.

Thank you.

I'll wait for you outside.

The shop owner is taller than me.

Why are her shoes smaller than mine?

Miss, why didn't you change your shoes?

Do you not like the style?

I'll get you a new pair.

No need.

I really need to go.

Miss, don't go.

Try a new pair.

I said no.

Let go of me!

Let go!

The Sifang Pavilion's public inspection.

Check...

Ah Shu?

Why are you here?

When I passed by the shop,

the landlady accidentally wet my shoes and socks.

She insisted on getting me a new pair.

It's what I should do.

Thank you.

Please show me your license.

We have it.

But it's with my husband.

He's not at home now.

I don't know where he put it.

Why don't you come another day?

Well...

Let's go.

I'm on duty. You go home first.

I'll come again tomorrow.

Don't forget.

Goodbye.

Here's the water.

Hurry. Don't wear it.

I came just in time.

What?

Wash your feet.

You were splashed with dirty water during the day.

Wash your feet before you sleep.

I put a lot of petals in it.

It smells very good.

Let me wash your feet for you. Come on.

I can do it myself.

Don't stand on ceremony.

No need for that. You can go out now.

Why?

Girls shouldn't casually show their feet to others.

I'm not someone else. I...

I just won't let you do it.

As the Mandarin saying goes,

do not look at what is contrary to propriety.

I just learned it.

Fine, you wash your feet yourself.

Be careful. The water is a bit hot.

Got it.

Let me know when you're done.

Remember to renew the contract.

Okay.

How has business been recently?

Not bad.

Do the shoes fit?

Please come again.

Okay.

Bosslady,

I didn't check your official certificate yesterday.

I'm here to check it today.

Wait a minute.

My Lord.

Someone else looked after the shop yesterday.

[Official certificate]

Someone else?

It was a tall woman yesterday, right?

Your younger sister.

You must be mistaken.

I don't have any tall girl here.

I went back to my parents' house with my husband yesterday.

We didn't open the shop.

Why are you here?

They're from the Yanle Embassy.

Okay, I'm done.

This is just your speculation.

Is it reliable?

I think it's very reliable.

First of all,

someone opened the closed shoe shop

to pretend it was opening for business.

There was no customer when I went in.

There were only three Yanle people and Ah Shu.

Two of the three Yanle people

are men of Deputy Envoy Kang from the Yanle Embassy.

Besides,

instead of opening other shops,

the Yanle people

opened a closed shoe shop to stop Ah Shu.

And they insisted on changing her shoes.

The only reason for that is

they wanted to check her feet.

I can't think of another reason.

They think Ah Shu has a special mark on either of her feet.

Most importantly,

they

are probably right.

Ah Shu is the one they're looking for?

How could it be?

I also thought it was impossible at first.

But last night,

Ah Shu's behavior

was very unusual.

She strongly resisted it when I tried to wash her feet.

She even kicked me out.

If it's really Ah Shu,

she's in great danger now.

Exactly.

Luckily, I showed up in time yesterday.

You have to help me with this.

I can't let Ah Shu be in danger.

We need to find out

who Ah Shu is

and why the Yanle Embassy and Man in White

want to find her first.

You can ask Ah Shu directly.

I told you she strongly resisted it.

She won't tell me.

What if she runs away from home

and doesn't talk to me anymore?

Go catch someone in the Yanle Embassy.

Put a sack on his head, beat him up, and force him to tell you.

Ridiculous.

How about this?

Go to someone who's not smart,

like Ma Zhiwen,

who was taught a lesson by Yuchi Hua last time.

Ask him out to interrogate him.

No, you can't interrogate him directly.

You can't let him realize you're interrogating him.

You can do that, right?

Do you know what you're talking about?

It's impossible to do that.

It's not impossible.

Do you have a way

to interrogate Ma Zhiwen?

I followed him for a few days.

I know a little about his private life.

But this method

is a bit improper.

Fairy Lady,

greetings.

Why did you come

today?

I've been doing something important recently.

I wonder if I can succeed.

Are you... looking for someone?

Well...

To be honest,

we are looking for the daughter of Yanle's late lord,

Princess Yanle who has been missing for years.

A girl named Ah Shu

is suspicious.

We wanted to find out if there is

a Vanessa tattoo on her ankle.

But someone ruined our plan

and we failed.

I just want to ask you

if she is Princess Yanle.

This is bad.

Why?

Do you know why you failed last time?

Why?

This woman is noble and distinguished.

She is blessed by God.

Asking about her might leak important secrets.

The lifespans of the people asking about her or asked about her will be shortened.

Shortened...

Shortened...

Fairy Lady,

do you have a solution?

Done.

I've cleared the misfortunes for you.

Otherwise, the consequences will be unimaginable.

Thank you for casting a spell.

Thank you for saving my life.

Remember,

no matter what her identity is,

you can't continue to investigate.

Otherwise, you will be killed.

I will keep that in mind.

I'm leaving.

My Lord.

Don't tell anyone

about what you heard tonight.

Don't deceive people again.

Or I'll send you to the Jingzhao Prefecture.

Yes.

Leave.

Princess Yanle is still alive.

The point is that it could be Ah Shu.

This is unbelievable.

This is just their guess.

The only way to identify Ah Shu now

is for you to check

if there is a Vanessa tattoo on her ankle.

Okay.

But no matter what the result is,

please keep it a secret for Ah Shu.

We have to tell Yu

the person Man in White is looking for

is Princess Yanle.

But don't worry.

If Ah Shu really is Princess Yanle,

we must keep it a secret

and discuss it later.

Let's go.

What are you thinking?

This should be confiscated.

Well...

We also put in a lot of effort just now.

This is illicit money.

This... This should...

[Yanle Embassy]

Where did you go?

Greetings, Deputy Envoy Kang.

I couldn't find you anywhere.

Deputy Envoy,

I heard there's a peerless chess manual on street stalls.

So I went to look for it for you.

But when that person took it out,

I knew it was fake.

He wanted to cheat me out of money

because I'm from Yanle.

No way!

Advisor Ma,

Yong has been keeping a close eye on the Yanle Embassy.

Don't go out if it's not necessary,

in case someone follows you.

Deputy Envoy Kang, you're wise.

Yes.

Indeed, they've been keeping a close eye on us.

So in my opinion,

we shouldn't get involved

in looking for Princess Yanle, right?

Deputy Envoy,

think about it.

Man in White is making a fuss

about Princess Yanle

in order to gain Viceroy Long's favor

and achieve his own goal.

We can't investigate Princess Yanle anymore.

It will alert Yong.

As for Viceroy Long,

even if something goes wrong, Man in White will take responsibility.

Why do you care so much about this?

I...

I'm doing this for Yanle's sake.

Very good.

Rest early.

Goodbye, Deputy Envoy Kang.

So your arm was numb.

You could have told me earlier.

You could have just pulled your arm back.

I was worried I might wake you up.

Thank you.

You couldn't even hold the spoon steadily because of me.

But I can only sleep well with your arm as my pillow.

Is that so?

If you like it,

I'll chop it off and give it to you.

Ah Shu.

The desert is very beautiful, right?

Yes.

I heard

there are many butterflies there.

Yes.

There's a kind of butterfly called...

Vanessa, right?

Why are you suddenly asking this?

When I was checking official certificates in the West Market today,

I heard it from a foreign merchant who passed by.

Vanessa.

Why are you looking at me like that?

Forget it if you don't want to tell me.

I'm just curious.

Vanessa is common in the desert.

Its wings are red,

like fire and blood.

It's more like its unyielding personality.

It's sandy and windy in the desert throughout the year.

It's hard to survive even for people.

But Vanessa can.

It only needs a bit of grass or leaves to survive.

With a pair of fragile wings,

it can go through the sand and wind

and fly across the desert

to the oasis.

No obstacles

can stop it from pursuing freedom,

even if it'll be covered with wounds.

The scars on your back

are the price you paid for your freedom, right?

I did go through a lot

from Yanle to Yong.

I starved.

I was robbed

and deceived.

Sometimes, I was even hunted by The Faceless.

The scar on my back

was left when I hid from The Faceless.

I thought I would die there.

But maybe I was not fated to die there.

I never heard you talk about this before.

You suffered so much.

Do you know why I wanted to come to Yong

and become a citizen of Yong that much?

Because I didn't want to run anymore.

I really don't want to live like that anymore.

I was hunted like a stray dog.

I didn't have any dignity.

Luckily, I came to Changle

and met you.

That's why I don't have to live a precarious life anymore.

You gave me a home

and let me live with dignity.

Yuan Mo,

thank you.

Ah Shu.

Yuan Mo.

You're drunk.

Ah Shu, you...

Yuan Mo,

sorry.

I know what you want to ask.

Yes.

I am Princess Yanle.

I lied to you.

I lied to everyone.

Man in White has found me.

I can't stay here any longer.

Or you'll be in trouble.

Thank you for everything you gave me.

I will never forget it.

Yuan Mo,

goodbye.

Princess Yanle is in Changle?

If so,

Long Tuqi, that rebel,

will feel uneasy.

Yes.

Long Tuqi suddenly started a rebellion back then.

Yanle's people have been holding a grudge.

But they dare not speak out their anger.

Now,

if the people know Princess Yanle is still alive,

they will definitely support her.

Then Long Tuqi will be overthrown.

By that time,

the situation of the desert, and even Yong,

will be affected.

If Long Tuqi is overthrown,

the desert will be in rare peace.

The pressure on the border of Yong

will also be relieved.

But if Long Tuqi controls Princess Yanle,

he will suppress dissidents in the name of the princess

and collude with The Faceless

to continue his tyranny over Yanle's people.

If so, the desert

can never be in peace.

Yu,

Princess Yanle can't fall into the hands of Long Tuqi.

Yes.

Ah Shu.

Ah Shu.

Ah Shu.

Ah Shu.

Ah Shu.

Who is he?

Yuan Mo?