Original subtitles

♪The spring breeze blows through the world♪

♪Blowing across the willow bank and the peach blossoms are brilliant♪

♪The legend spreads♪

♪There is always an amazing heartbeat♪

♪Who picks up the pen and writes that it's not too late to meet♪

♪Looking back to see someone smiling happily♪

♪Adding a touch of intensity to the depth of love♪

♪Being with you in the world of mortals♪

♪Whether it is a hustle or plain life♪

♪There will be no regrets in my life♪

♪See you in the next hundred years♪

♪Don't forget the current youth♪

♪I wish to stay and live up to the passing years♪

♪Every morning and every night we are together♪

♪It turned out we've known each other since the beginning♪

♪A thought at a certain moment♪

♪He sent me a thousand words♪

♪She left a story♪

♪The sound of guqin is like water and the shadow of the light is like a dream♪

♪Everything is tactful♪

♪Looking at the scenery and mountains with you♪

♪The rest of my life will last in perfection♪

♪Wait until the spring breeze blows♪

♪That's when I know your deepest love, and I'll miss♪

(Imperial College)

=A Female Student Arrives at the Imperial College=

=Episode 18=

Qi.

Deputy Chief.

Qi.

Why do you keep your head down?

You didn't do well?

I feel a bit strange.

What is it?

I studied hard before the examination.

But as I handed in the paper,

my body felt empty.

My heart became empty, too.

Deputy Chief.

It is over now?

Yes.

Qi, your imperial examination is over.

But for us,

this is just the start.

(Imperial Examination Hall)

Everyone, the imperial examination is officially over.

You've worked hard all this while.

How strange.

We don't need to go to class now.

But there's a sense of emptiness.

Right.

All this while,

I've been going back and forth between my residence and Imperial College.

Now I don't know where to go.

Qi, are you going back to your residence?

I'm not going back.

My father will keep asking things for sure.

I don't want to go back.

Me as well.

Since you all don't want to go back,

we did arrange something.

The metropolitan examination

is finally over.

But for the palace examination,

you have to rely on yourselves.

We as teachers

can't help much.

To cope with the imperial examination,

we assigned plenty of laborious revision tasks

for you.

We all know

that you've put in a lot of effort.

We appreciate your hard work.

Therefore, to make up for...

All right, Feng.

You should hurry up.

We intend

to take all relax later.

Relax?

It's on us.

You can choose where to go

and what to do.

Really?

Let's go to...

Qingfeng Restaurant.

Let's go.

Are we going there?

Sure.

Qingfeng Restaurant for real?

Let's go.

(Imperial Examination Hall)

Welcome.

It's rare to see teachers and students

from the Imperial College come here.

I guess you've finished your examination

and come here to relax.

Am I right, Mr. Zhuo?

How brilliant Miss Qian Jiu is.

In this case,

it's on me.

Miss Qian Jiu, it's okay.

Deputy Chief Yan, please don't refuse.

I believe you're all tired

from the examination.

Please relax. It's on me.

Madam Zhang, serve them well.

Sure.

Please go upstairs, everyone.

Please come this way.

Mr. Feng.

Since you're here,

why didn't you greet me?

Well...

Who is Mr. Feng?

I've seen you long ago.

You don't have to avoid me.

Or did you forget me

as we haven't met for a decade?

Do you know each other?

We've known each other for long.

Well...

All right, I don't want to embarrass you.

Today, we'll give you a discount.

I'll be there for you.

Great!

Nice!

This way, please.

Mr. Feng, this way.

Let's go in, everyone.

Let's go in.

This way, please.

This way.

(Feng Ai)

All of you look radiant with dignified manners.

You're going to be the officials.

I'm sure you'll pass the examination.

Mr. Zhuo, I'll appreciate your guidance in the future.

Miss Qian Jiu really knows things well.

She knows Zhuo is most likely

to pass the examination.

Not like us.

As long as we don't drag Deputy Chief down,

we're satisfied enough.

I'm kind of worried

as you said so.

What if we didn't do well

and burden Deputy Chief's future?

Sang Qi.

Don't say so.

Tell me. Did you try your best?

Of course I did!

That's enough then.

Same to all.

The imperial examination is an opportunity

to examine your learning outcomes.

Speaking of fame,

it's the stepping stone to your future career.

It has nothing to do with me.

Same to me.

His Majesty is examining my working ability

at the Imperial College.

But of course,

if I can't continue to stay,

all of you have the responsibilities.

Mr. Feng.

You weren't like this when you were young.

All the students are looking at us.

We won't look at you.

Deputy Chief, just act as usual.

Okay.

Do you mean I often come here?

I don't know her at all!

Am I right, Hua?

Mr. Yan, I heard that you rejected Miss Su.

Is it true?

Since you don't deny it,

we'll call it true.

Are you already in love with someone?

Miss Su is so beautiful and intelligent.

But you don't even like her.

Which kind of girl do you like?

Could you please tell us?

So that you can open our eyes.

Right.

We'd like to know who she is.

So that we can learn from her.

Please drink.

It's okay.

I don't drink much.

Just drink it, please.

Just a little.

I just drank it.

Scholar Feng! Scholar Huo!

Please.

You may ask them.

Please ask them to drink.

- You may have it. - Mr. Yan.

- Just drink some. - I really can't.

Thank you for that.

Well...

Whoever wants Deputy Chief Yan to drink,

just let me have it.

I'll drink it.

I do have a girl

that I'm fond of.

Gentle and sincere.

Having good manners.

Beautiful and intelligent.

Virtuous.

All of these don't describe her.

Or I can say

these are the opposite of her.

She's free and easy.

Clever yet mischievous.

She's totally different from the young lady

that you think.

But I like this kind of her.

I like this kind of

Sang Qi.

Deputy Chief, you finally say it!

I can't hold it anymore!

Let me tell you.

When we were on the mountain,

I already...

Yan Yan!

Deputy Chief Yan, it's not easy to be the Sang family's son-in-law.

I think there's no problem.

Come on, let's drink.

I've long realized

Deputy Chief Yan behaves differently to Sang Qi.

But you didn't find it strange.

I've long known

there'd be a marriage from the Imperial College.

Forget it.

You always tell terrible fortune.

When did you tell a marriage?

Qi.

Just sit here.

Let's drink.

I'm that girl.

What a surprise, right?

Come on, bottoms up.

(Grand Commandant's Residence)

(Yan)

Here.

(Grand Commandant's Residence)

We're here.

Thank you for taking me home, Deputy Chief.

Tomorrow...

No need to go to the Imperial College now.

Young Lady, you ate too much at night.

I'm afraid it's hard for you to digest.

How about you go for a walk and then come back?

Right.

I ate too much. It's hard to digest.

Deputy Chief, is it hard for you?

I'll accompany you.

I'll go back and tell Master.

Deputy Chief, please take care of Young Lady.

Bai Shi.

Go back with me to rest.

Let's go.

The carriage...

What are you doing?

Deputy Chief.

The imperial examination is over.

Stop calling me Deputy Chief.

Just call me Yun Zhi from now on.

Yun...

I'll just call you Deputy Chief.

Once a teacher, always a teacher.

Even if I'm not in the Imperial College,

you're still my Deputy Chief.

I just think that Yun Zhi sounds more intimate

than Deputy Chief.

But I think it's more comfortable to call you Deputy Chief.

All right then.

As long as you feel comfortable.

♪Just in time, your beautiful appearance♪

Deputy Chief, actually you don't have

to tell them frankly

on today's feast.

Didn't we agree to this before?

We won't keep it a secret once the imperial examination is over.

We'll always be together.

I don't want them to talk behind you.

I don't care at all!

♪The soul scatters at a glance♪

Actually, I didn't care about what others say.

But now,

I want everyone to see it.

As if I got the most precious treasure

in the world.

I want everyone to know

how proud I am because of this treasure.

It's a warning, too.

To warn them

this treasure belongs to me.

♪That I can't help but to come and see♪

♪The clouds are curling over the wind. The sounds of pattering rain and rustling leaves♪

♪If the sky grows old someday♪

♪You and I will surely complete the unfinished love ballad♪

♪Together in the world of mortals♪

Are you okay, Bai Shi?

Young Lady and Deputy Chief haven't come back yet.

Why were you in such a hurry?

♪Your dress fluttering in the wind♪

Right.

♪That I can't help but to come and see♪

Where did Young Master go this late night?

(Grand Commandant's Residence) It's so dark. I can't see anything.

Right?

Lian Pian, I'm still a bit thirsty.

May I have some water?

Sure, follow me.

♪Complete the unfinished love ballad♪

♪Together in the world of mortals♪

Deputy Chief, they saw it.

It's okay.

Didn't you hear it?

They saw nothing.

They didn't see anything.

Since they didn't see it,

let me hold you longer.

Qi.

As the result is out, it'll be the vesting ceremony.

By then,

you'll officially graduate from Imperial College.

Yes.

I really hope

that I'll pass the examination.

And I want to achieve more.

I'm the first female student

of the Imperial College.

I want to become the first female official.

What do you think?

Sure.

Of course.

But I don't mean this.

Qi.

After the vesting ceremony,

I'll come to Grand Commandant's Residence to ask for your father's blessing.

Okay.

What time is it now?

You're going to be late.

The result won't change.

It doesn't matter when to go.

That's not it.

Lian Pian, where's Sang Qi?

She's in Young Master's study.

Brother.

The result of the exam will be out today.

I'm not nervous at all.

I'm just a bit flustered.

I really don't dare to see it.

But the result is there, no matter I check it or not.

I'll have to know it sooner or later.

Forget it.

Maybe later?

Deputy Chief said it's all right.

But I'm afraid I will fail the exam

and ruin your plan.

I can't afford it.

For Critical Thinking.

I think the word count for Critical Thinking is enough.

For Writing,

we have to answer based on the topic

and the teacher's mood.

Well...

Brother.

You'll bless me, right?

If I ruin it,

you won't blame me, right?

Finally, you come out.

Let's go now.

Right.

I heard it's filled with people.

If we don't go yet, we can't see it.

Wait a minute.

What did you say?

It's filled with people?

There's a lot of people.

If I don't pass the examination,

I'll be embarrassed.

How about you go on behalf of me?

Tell me after you see the result.

I'll go back first.

Stop chattering. Let's go.

Hurry up.

When did Young Lady become so timid?

Where is Young Lady going?

Master.

Young Lady went to see the result

with Mr. Zhuo and Mr. Yan.

Why don't you follow?

Tell me

as soon as you know the result.

Yes.

Finally, the result is out.

Yes.

(First Class First Place, Zhuo Wen Yuan) See if there's your name.

Did you find your name?

No.

You did well as expected.

Excuse me.

Wen Yuan.

Congratulations.

(First Class First Place, Zhuo Wen Yuan)

Zhuo.

Zhuo Wen Yuan.

Mr. Zhuo is such a fine fellow indeed.

Bravo.

You'd better look after yourself.

Congratulations, Mr. Zhuo!

Congratulations!

Congratulations, Mr. Zhuo!

Congratulations, Mr. Zhuo! Congrats.

Congratulations, Mr. Zhuo!

Mr. Zhuo, congratulations on being awarded one of the top honors.

Congratulations, Mr. Zhuo!

(20th Place, Yan Yan) Congratulations!

Congratulations, Mr. Zhuo! Congrats!

I'm one of the top honors!

Young Lady, let me check it for you.

(Top Honors)

I saw your name. There!

Congratulations!

Are you one of the top honors?

Deputy Chief.

Don't rush. Take it slow.

Yan Yan. Third Class 20th Place.

Awarded Jinshi's Parentage.

Great!

How is it? I didn't embarrass you, right?

Well done.

For you, it's a good result.

You're awarded.

How about Sang Qi?

Sang...

Sang Qi...

She...

What is it?

What's wrong with her?

She should tell you by herself.

Master.

Take it slow.

How is it?

Did she pass?

Young Lady...

Where's Qi?

Why isn't she with you?

No, no.

She didn't pass. I knew it.

Look, I even prepared dishes for her.

All her favorite food.

To comfort her.

Deputy Chief.

I...

It's okay, Qi.

Don't blame yourself.

It's all right.

Second Class 18th place!

(Second Class 18th Place, Sang Qi)

Awarded Jinshi's Parentage.

Deputy Chief, I made it!

You've made it.

Why did you scare me?

Do you know how worried I was?

That's because

you always scare me.

Finally, I got the chance.

I wanted to return the favor.

Return the favor?

It seems not only

did you learn a lot from the Imperial College,

but you also become more mischievous.

Isn't that because you taught me all?

Or else how I can learn so fast.

There's one thing more.

You become more articulate.

Young Lady.

Young Lady, she...

Young Lady, she made it!

She made it?

Second Class 18th place!

My good girl.

What an honor to Sang family.

I have had the foresight.

I prepared the after-party in advance.

Master, you didn't say so just now.

You only know to talk back.

Where's Qi?

Young Lady is reporting herself to Deputy Chief at the Imperial College.

She went to him again?

Does she even care about her father?

Go. Take her back.

All right.

Everything's finally settled.

It's not the end, actually.

This is just the start.

Yu wanted to change the current education system

through your study

at the Imperial College.

So that more people can have the opportunity to attend school and study.

Now you're awarded one of the top honors.

I'm more confident

to suggest this to His Majesty.

Our journey just begins.

Deputy Chief, I understand.

Have you heard it?

You mean it's true?

It's true, indeed.

Miss Sang is quite something.

If I had a chance to enroll in the Imperial College,

maybe I'd do better than her.

She's the daughter of the Grand Commandant.

We come from average families.

How would we have such a chance?

(Peach Blossoms Blooming) Father took me here and there these two days.

My legs are so sore.

Grand Commandant Sang is proud of you.

That's why he did so.

You made history, after all.

I understand that.

I understand him as well.

But I think it's too much.

Why is he always like that?

If it weren't for you,

I wouldn't be free today.

By the way, why do you look for me?

I want...

What's between you and Deputy Chief?

Didn't Deputy Chief already say it?

You heard it too, didn't you?

It doesn't matter what he said.

I want you to tell me.

Why must it be me?

It's...

Deputy Chief and I...

Both of us...

Do you get it?

I don't get it.

I mean

we fall for each other.

Do you get it now?

If not, just forget it.

You're so stupid.

I'm sorry.

Yin.

It's been a while.

I'm not like you.

Spread everywhere as you're awarded top honor.

That's because Deputy Chief taught me well.

It can't be helped.

(Great Learning)

You even read books now.

I want to. Anything wrong with that?

(Ten-Year Critical Thinking)

You read Critical Thinking too?

Why? You've taken the examination.

Can't I read books?

Let me tell you.

With my intelligence,

I can get a higher rank than Second Class 18th place.

Tomorrow I'll ask my father

to let me enroll in the Imperial College.

I'm looking forward to it.

What are you pleased with?

Don't you think you'd be able to marry Deputy Chief

for what happened in Qingfeng Restaurant.

Even if you did,

bear in mind

that I have the final say!

In this way,

why does Mr. Zhuo still stay by Sang Qi's side?

Sang Qi and I went for a walk.

Why does it bother you?

She's with a dandy like you.

What if...

What if Sang Qi really marries my husband,

others may say

she misbehaved.

Maybe I'd be criticized

for not teaching her well.

I don't know about Qi.

But Miss Song is slandering us.

We're the ones who're being talked about.

Please look after yourself.

Moreover,

parents' orders and matchmaker's words come first.

What Qi and Deputy Chief said doesn't count.

Miss Song, I advise you not to worry about it.

It's good then.

Let's go!

Why did you talk that much to her?

I didn't think about it.

Let's go.

I made a reservation at Qingfeng Restaurant.

Let's go and eat.

No.

Father is waiting for me to eat.

I'll take my time and go back.

I'm leaving.

Such a gravy train.

Brother!

You!

Ouch, my leg!

You're so careless!

Right!

You bumped into our brother.

He bumped into me first.

We all saw that.

You still deny it?

You're defrauding.

I think my leg is broken.

Compensate me!

If not,

you're not going to cross this way.

Shut up and give us money!

It hurts!

How dare you rob in broad daylight!

My leg.

You're quite strong, little girl.

All at once!

A sneak attack?

Do you want me to reattach your leg?

No, you don't have to.

No need?

Let's go!

Go away.

No need!

Hurry up!

Not bad. Your skill has improved.

I don't need to help you now.

Aren't you going with me for dinner?

You're going to Bianjing tomorrow.

Why did you come to town?

Your father and you have been taking care of me.

I should bring something.

You don't have to.

My father is waiting for you.

Let's go.

(First Class First Place, Zhuo Wen Yuan)

(Second Class 18th Place, Sang Qi)

(Imperial College)

Yan.

Your Majesty.

For this year's imperial examination,

the Imperial College achieved much better than in previous years.

(Sang Qi) Even Sang's daughter is one of the top honors.

You taught them well, indeed.

I'm very pleased.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

I'm impartial at giving rewards and punishments.

I said this before.

If the results aren't as good as in previous years,

you'll resign from Deputy Chief.

It far exceeds that in previous years. You should be rewarded.

Tell me what reward you'd like to have.

I don't dare to ask for rewards.

But I have a suggestion.

Please consider it, Your Majesty.

(Report)

(Recruiting female students...)

Your Majesty,

please expand the scale of recruiting female students in the Imperial College.

Your Majesty, it shouldn't be.

Grand Tutor Song, what do you think?

Since the establishment of the dynasty,

the Imperial College has been the highest institution of learning.

For hundreds of years,

we only recruited one female student, Sang Qi.

This exception has broken the rule.

If it goes on like this,

that's absolutely a no.

Pardon me, Grand Tutor Song.

Although the Imperial College doesn't recruit female students,

there's no rule

that female students can't be recruited.

Does it even break the rule?

Sang Qi enrolled in college.

A lot of people are already criticizing it.

But after Sang Qi passed the exam,

many people held a positive attitude towards this.

Many females are also eager

to have such a chance.

That's because...

All right.

It can't be decided solely by the two of you.

But I think Yan's suggestion

is worth discussing.

Yan.

The vesting ceremony will be held in the Imperial College soon, right?

Your Majesty, it's been well-prepared.

Put on officials' clothes.

Bid farewell to college. Enter the career.

These are meaningful to scholars.

As the Deputy Chief, you should take responsibility.

Order received, Your Majesty.

(Hongwen Pavilion)

♪The sun will be out soon♪

♪The sound of recitation wakes me up♪

♪Surrounded by a conducive environment♪

♪My pen never stops until the moon appears♪

♪A noble man keeps striving relentlessly♪

♪Seizing every moment throughout his life♪

♪For there is a lot♪

♪To learn in this world♪

The vesting ceremony begins.

♪The mountain of knowledge is intangible which he must work hard to scale♪

♪By studying each and every tome without faltering in his long journey♪

Put on officials' clothes.

♪His penmanship is his true companion♪

♪Which trains him to uphold righteousness at all times♪

♪Now do it. Seize this very moment in time♪

♪Put to practice what you've learned♪

♪Don't waste your youth on trivial matters, yeah, yeah♪

♪Seize this very moment in time♪

♪Put to practice what you've learned♪

♪Don't waste your youth on trivial matters, yeah, yeah♪

♪Read as many sagely scriptures as you can. Recount a thousand years' worth of human stories♪

♪Keep seeking even when you've succeeded. Be an earnest scholar while you're young♪

(First Class First Place, Zhuo Wen Yuan) First Class first place goes to Zhuo Wen Yuan.

♪Fly higher than the swans with your lofty aspirations♪

♪Look at how beautiful our country is ♪as our generation rules the world♪

♪A noble man keeps striving relentlessly♪

♪Seizing every moment throughout his life♪

You have a bright future.

But remember to stay on the right path.

♪For there is a lot to learn in this world♪

Thank you, Deputy Chief.

But even if it's the wrong path,

I have to keep going on

to get what I want.

I think I might have to go on.

(Second Class 16th Place, Meng Zhu) Second Class 16th place goes to Meng Zhu.

Thank you, Deputy Chief.

(Third Class 20th Place, Yan Yan) Third Class 20th place goes to Yan Yan.

Thank you very much, Deputy Chief.

Second Class 18th place goes to Sang Qi.

♪The spring breeze blows through the world♪

♪Blowing across the willow bank and the peach blossoms are brilliant♪

Don't force yourself as the journey is difficult.

Come to me if you run into any problems.

♪There is always an amazing heartbeat♪

No matter how hard or dangerous it is, I have you.

If you run into any problems, go to me as well.

♪Adding a touch of intensity to the depth of love♪

♪With you in the world of mortals♪

(Imperial College) ♪Whether it is a hustle or plain life♪

♪There will be no regrets in my life♪

♪See you in the next hundred years♪

♪Don't forget the current youth♪

♪I wish to stay and live up to the passing years♪

♪Every morning and every night we are together♪

♪It turned out we've known each other since the beginning♪

♪Just a thought at a certain moment♪

♪He sent me a thousand words♪

♪She left a story♪

♪The sound of the guqin is like water and the shadow of the light is like a dream♪

♪Everything is tactful♪

♪Looking at the scenery and mountains with you♪

♪The rest of my life will last in perfection♪

♪Wait until the spring breeze blows♪

♪That's when I know your deepest love, and I'll miss♪

(The wind blew a curtain of elegant poetry)

Master Sang, what's wrong with you?

Nothing.

It's been more than one year

since I came to Bianjing

to study at Imperial College.

I've got used to here.

Now I am told not to come again.

Need not to study every day.

My heart feels empty.

I feel a bit strange.

As you said so,

I feel a bit sad too.

You're way better than me.

You'll become an imperial official.

You're still able to meet our classmates.

Whereas I...

maybe stay at home.

I don't know when I'll be able to see you all.

All right, don't talk about this.

There'll be a feast at my place several days later.

Please come.

(Imperial College)

Qi.

Are you free tomorrow?

I have a surprise for you.

A surprise?

I don't think it's a good idea.

You know my relationship with Deputy Chief.

If I go out with you alone,

it won't look good.

If I just tell you, it'll not be a surprise anymore.

Why?

We can't even

go out together now?

That's not it. I just think that...

All right then.

Okay, let's meet outskirts tomorrow.

Qi.

Finally, you're here.

Rui Xue?

Rui Xue.

It was your favorite horse back then.

You even rode it with me.

Am I right?

You're right.

But back then,

it was badly ill at the North Frontier.

My father left it in the camp.

I asked your father for it

as a gift to celebrate you pass the exam.

How is it? Is it a good surprise?

I love it.

There's one more thing.

Here you go.

It's the bow you've been using when you were young.

Where did you find it?

You don't have to know it.

Do you want to go hunting like we did?

Let's go.

Qi.

I always say I want to marry you.

But I didn't tell you the most important thing.

Zhuo Wen Yuan.

Let me finish first.

I was stranded in the frontier fortress when I was a child.

Only you treated me fairly.

After we separated, we sent letters to each other.

For me who lives alone in Bianjing,

you're my one and only friend.

The moment I saw you

I've made up my mind.

(I'm afraid you'll suffer.)

(I changed to Class Yellow from Class Sky.)

So that I can face it together with you.

I don't want you to make a fool of yourself in public.

(So I asked Miss Qian Jiu to help you.)

I'm afraid you'll suffer on the mountain.

(So I stayed on the mountain to do chores.)

Qi, actually I...

Actually, I've always been fond of you.

♪As our fate intertwined, which life should we pick?♪

♪I'm willing to this life for a chance to meet you in every life♪

♪Many woes and sorrows fill my existence♪

♪If persevering♪

♪Makes us fall in love with each other♪

♪That's how I come to this life♪

♪If not letting go of my past♪

♪Becomes my mistake♪

♪Then I shall not make that mistake♪

♪This beautiful story♪

♪Is like the way I look when I make up my mind♪

♪But my heart changed its mind♪

♪At the dawn♪

♪What an unexpected love♪

♪And so I wrote my words with joy♪

♪I have accepted this life I reincarnated in♪

♪May this budding romance♪

♪Develop into something unforgettable♪

♪May this budding romance♪

♪Develop into something unforgettable♪