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(Ding)
You need to get proper rest.
It's a head injury.
It's not a trivial matter.
It's only a minor injury.
I've already recovered.
But your old shoulder injury acts up
every time it rains.
It has been five years already.
I'm fine.
Futing gets a lot of rain and has a high humidity level.
Maybe a trip to the capital
will actually do me good.
Officer Chen,
why did His Majesty summon
Duke of Ding to the capital?
I dare not guess
His Majesty's intentions.
Sir, please be rest assured.
Duke of Ding is someone we all respect.
His visit is just a routine matter.
We ensure Duke of Ding's safety.
Yuantang,
stop scaring him.
Don't frown all the time.
It's all right.
Most likely,
His Majesty summons me back
to report on the maritime disaster.
Remember
to take care of my wife.
Let's go, Duke of Ding.
Marshal, though the hurricane and tsunami have passed,
over a hundred household still haven't repaired their homes.
How do we handle the relief efforts?
Soldiers of the Ding Army, heed my orders!
Even if the sky has fallen,
do not stop the relief efforts!
Once the drainage is done,
we need to help the people plant their crops.
Only when the seedlings are planted
will the people's hearts be at ease.
Do you understand?
- Yes, sir! - Yes, sir!
Marshal!
The Duke of Ding's Resident
is surrounded by the Shadow Guard.
No one can get in or out.
How could this happen?
I'm afraid this case isn't as simple as it seems.
Sir,
(Duke of Ding's Residence) the front and back are guarded,
with about forty or fifty men in total.
If the emperor only wanted a simple audience,
why would he go to such lengths?
Sir,
let's charge in
and rescue Duke of Ding's family.
Yes.
Don't act rashly.
Wait here for me.
- Yes, sir. - Yes, sir.
=Blossom=
(Adapted from the novel "Blossom" by Zhi Zhi)
=Episode 5=
(Half a Month Later)
I apologize for disturbing you so late.
My master's surname is Mei and a merchant from the south.
We're passing through this area and need a place to stay for the night.
Young Lady, you're up.
What's the hour now?
Just past three-quarters after the Yin hour.
Young Lady,
a group of merchants arrived at the manor.
The head calls himself, Mr. Mei.
But I noticed everyone in the group walks quietly,
with calloused palms.
Mr. Chen has sent people here multiple times,
to ask if you've woken up.
Bring Mr. Chen here.
The servants inside the manor are very tight-lipped.
All we know is that the one in charge is called Fourth Young Lady.
Fourth Young Lady?
We're probably in trouble now.
Those visitors are no ordinary people.
They're from Duke of Ding's forces.
How can you tell?
The scholar in green who calls himself the accountant,
is Yan Chaoqing.
He's one of Duke of Ding's
most trusted subordinates.
Do you know him?
I'm grateful for your kind attention.
I've kept
some of my past hidden.
But I won't mistake him.
He used to be an advisor to Zhang Kai, Futing's former Grand Coordinator.
I know his real name isn't Chen Qushui,
but Chen Bo.
The one my uncle executed on the battlefield?
Fifteen years ago,
Dongyu pirates besieged Futing.
- Official Zhang Kai abandoned the city - Stop right there!
but was captured and executed by Duke of Ding.
My former superior
was Zhang Kai.
The shame of abandoning the city.
Yan Chaoqing would definitely see me
as a dishonorable person.
I've caused you trouble.
I...
Please get up, Mr. Chen.
(Graceful and Refined)
When I appointed you as my advisor,
I promised not to ask about your past.
Your former superior was afraid of death.
It wasn't something you could stop.
What I'm worried about
is that Zhending has no food to give out
or troops to lend out.
Why are they here with their identities hidden?
That Mr. Mei is carrying a baby.
A baby?
(The lonely subject glances at the cold sea waves.)
(Ten years guarding the southeast with a cold heart.)
(Only regret being caught in a rainstorm during a long and endless night.)
(Duke of Radiant Sea) (Where can the crying orphan)
(Duke of Radiant Sea) (find refuge?)
Caught in a rainstorm during a long and endless night.
Where can the orphan find refuge?
Something bad has happened to Duke of Ding.
Madam.
does the baby still spit out the milk before sleeping?
He's much better after being indoors.
It's just that we've been traveling for several days,
and with the heavy rain and rough roads.
If we didn't stop to rest,
I was afraid the baby wouldn't hold up.
Don't worry, we're almost there.
The mind of a monarch is hard to understand.
Your uncle's fate is uncertain.
Under these circumstances,
it looks like the whole family won't be able to escape.
(Madam Liu, Duchess of Ding)
He's your uncle's only bloodline.
Aunt, I'll take both of you away with me.
No one can leave
under this circumstance.
You knew that.
Protect him for me.
Aunt,
I swear on my life
that he won't shed a single drop of blood.
The Duke is deeply favored by the emperor.
He also won a great victory at the Boat Island earlier this year.
When Futing was hit by the hurricane,
he personally led the troops to aid in disaster relief.
The scribes at the capital
didn't even hear anything about this.
Duke of Ding is a duke of the highest rank,
with Ding Army of fifty thousand men under his command.
If something really happens, a secret order will be issued
to let the Shadow Guards take charge.
Otherwise, it will stir up a military uprising.
How will the imperial court deal with that, then?
How do you know about this?
It has always been like this
when a ruler is threatened by a great person.
Speaking of the baby,
in the Ninth month of last year, we received a letter from Futing
mentioning
that Duke of Ding's Residence was purchasing baby supplies.
The one expecting must be the Duchess.
If the family is really on the brink of collapse,
it is hard to entrust the orphan.
I make things even worse in an instant.
They won't leave any loose ends.
So, you know Mr. Mei?
Mr. Mei may be young.
But he carries himself with an imposing presence.
The others treat him with exceptional respect.
A young person like him
is able to mobilize Duke of Ding's elite forces at a time like this.
In this situation,
only Song Mo can do it.
Song Mo?
The one who led a surprise attack on Yu Island at just thirteen
and secured a great victory at Boat Island
earlier this year amidst a crisis.
If it's really him,
we have no chance of escaping.
I've scouted around.
There are forty-two women,
twenty servants and attendants,
and one elderly woman being cared for by a maid.
She has gone to bed.
Lu Zheng and Lu Ming are guarding the exits.
Everything is in place.
Fourth Young Lady,
about ten people from the merchant convoy are missing.
They have surrounded the manor's exits
and planned to wipe us out.
Let it be.
It all started because of me
so I'll take responsibility for this.
I'll go and find them
and let them kill only me.
Mr. Chen,
hiding a noble orphan is punishable by the extermination of the entire clan.
If it were me,
for the child,
for my subordinates,
and for my family,
I would eliminate everyone who knew too.
To avoid drawing attention,
they'll make their move before dawn and the rain stops.
We don't have much time left.
Go and tell Ms. Tuo to secure all the doors and windows.
Don't alarm Grandmother.
(Bide Time, Gather Strength)
Hush.
Your Lordship,
they're making a move.
Do you want us to...
I know you never harm women or children.
But to protect the Young Lord, there's no other choice.
That Chen is vile and dishonorable.
I'm sure those with him are the same.
If this matter gets out,
the consequences will be unimaginable.
Uncle only has this one son.
I've sworn to Aunt that I'd keep him safe.
If heaven punishes me or I end up in hell for this,
so be it.
Make it quick and quiet.
Don't wake the children.
Yes, sir.
Fourth Young Lady,
you're heading out on this rainy night.
Where are you going in such a hurry?
It's such a stormy weather.
I can escort you all the way.
Fighting them is futile.
No one within a hundred steps
can escape from the military crossbows.
Forgive me.
Your Lordship, this move
is a serious mistake.
What did you call me?
Duke of Ding defied the imperial order
and raided homes without authorization to provide disaster relief.
He's being escorted back to the capital under charges of treason
with all his family members being detained.
You and Duke of Ding are close like father and son.
You travel with a baby on this stormy night.
Are you trying to hide away
Duke of Ding's only bloodline?
Who are you?
I'm from the Palace Surveillance of Palace Women.
His Majesty knew you would make this move
so he sent me here
to deliver his oral decree.
So, do you intend
to share Duke of Ding's guilt for treason?
Chen Shun has always been in charge of the Palace Surveillance.
Are you one of his people?
No need to test me, Your Lordship.
There's no one by the name of Chen Shun
within the six services and the office.
Where's your official badge?
(Official badge?)
Song Mo.
Since you knew my name,
you would how many corrupt officials and pirates I've interrogated.
You could fake it to a certain extent
because you know a little about those in the palace.
But when it comes to the finer details,
your uneasiness gives you away.
Your palm is sweaty.
You couldn't have orchestrated it alone.
Who are you working for?
Tell me
and I'll leave you a whole corpse.
Young Lady!
We got them!
You're here to distract me to buy time.
You tricked me.
I meant no harm.
This was the only way
to get you to sit down
and have a proper conversation with me.
There's no need to waste words with them, Young Lady.
We have the child in our hands.
We'll escort you out of here.
What can they possibly do?
Fine!
Then wake the elderly lady up in the main hall!
You can all die together!
(Eternal Passage of Time)
Your Lordship, wait!
Do not speak recklessly!
Taking the baby hostage is a way to make a deal to satisfy both sides.
Not to flee.
Whether a massacre or making a deal,
it's up to you to decide.
(Twilight in Spring)
Duke of Ding is still being escorted
with his fate remains undecided.
Yet here you are, risking exposure to the yamen,
or even the Ministry of Justice and the Court of Judicial Review,
attempting to slaughter everyone here to silence them.
That can only mean the person
you wish to entrust the child to is nearby, correct?
Tan's Manor is far from the imperial court
and they have a reputation for loyalty and righteousness.
It's said the Tan Family is indebted to Duke of Ding.
They would indeed be an ideal choice.
This woman is calculating
and full of schemes.
Your Lordship,
don't waste time with her.
There's no need to see me as your enemy, Your Lordship.
I have always held great respect for Duke of Ding and the Jiang Clan.
I wonder what the situation is like now.
I only ask
because the decisive issue here
isn't the child,
but the Duke of Ding himself.
If Duke of Ding can be freed from danger,
the child will naturally be safe.
Then Your Lordship won't have to resort to such dishonorable actions.
Duke of Ding's loyalty and bravery are known to all.
Those in court who can see clearly
will petition on his behalf.
You don't have to worry about this, miss.
I'm sure Duchess Ying
is already rushing around
to gather old acquaintances to submit joint petitions,
pleading for justice. Is that correct?
Under normal circumstances, this would be the proper approach.
But Duke of Ding is no ordinary person.
Such good intentions
might only end up as a death sentence for Duke of Ding.
How dare
a country girl speak such nonsense?
You...
Fourth Young Lady,
please continue.
But back in the day, when Wang Jian asked for land,
Emperor Qin Shi Huang brushed it off with a laugh.
Xiao He defamed himself,
and Emperor Gaozu of Han never doubted him.
Zhou Yafu had achievements in conquering seven kingdoms.
But he died unjustly
over a few slanderous words.
Why?
When one's success overshadows the ruler,
there will always be envious people who will spread lies,
with the intention to mislead the ruler.
As Su Ziyun once said,
"First, there is doubt,
and then slander takes root."
If His Majesty hadn't already harbored suspicion,
those lies wouldn't have succeeded.
What does a traitor like you know
about loyalty between ruler and subject?
A mass petition will only be seen as a challenge to imperial authority,
a faction pressuring the throne.
Do you think His Majesty would feel more assured
or more threatened by that?
What do you think
we should do?
In my opinion, it would be better to take the opposite approach.
Let the officials turn against Duke of Ding and push him further into isolation.
When Duke of Ding appears to stand alone
without any support,
His Majesty's suspicion will naturally ease.
Out of consideration for their friendship,
the emperor would likely settle for a small punishment.
In the interest of political stability after that,
the emperor might even rely on Duke of Ding more in the future.
But who can truly understand the emperor's thoughts?
Isn't this approach too risky?
You live far away from the imperial court.
But you sure know how to read the situation
and understand people's minds.
How do you know so much about Duke of Ding's case?
Who exactly are you,
and why are you living here in hiding?
Madam!
Sulan, put down your weapon.
Do not act rashly.
Lu Ming, tell the wet nurse to come in.
The hiccup isn't stopping.
Has it always been like this since birth?
Cold and sweating excessively?
Suxin, warm up the goat milk I usually prepare
and bring it over.
Yes.
You're an unmarried young lady,
and yet you know how to care for a baby?
I've cared for many babies in the manor.
Naturally, I know more about this compared to men like you.
He's drinking now.
He was born prematurely so he's weak.
He can't digest breast milk that well.
So he needs to be fed with goat's milk.
My manor is the only one within a hundred li that raises goats.
I'll deliver it to Tan's Manor on time after this.
Sir...
Since everyone's hungry,
how about putting down the weapons
and we go and have a meal?
That's a great idea.
Move aside and let me do it.
Bring several plates over here.
All right.
Move it here.
All right, the food is here.
- Nice. - That smells delicious.
They smell tasty.
Come and have a meal.
Please enjoy.
This is delicious.
Help yourselves with more food.
Now, you're already involved in this mess.
If the Shadow Guards find out that your manor is involved,
do you know it's a grave crime for failing to report this?
Won't you regret it?
You have people you're willing to risk your life for.
So do I.
If I don't take this risk,
I won't be able to protect everyone in the manor.
Besides, Duke of Ding is someone I respect deeply.
(I'm already poisoned, and my time is running out.)
(What I regret is not being able to clear Duke of Ding's name before I die.)
(Instead, I implicated you.)
I don't want to see someone being pushed onto a path
they can't return from because of fate.
- Let's go. - Move it. Hurry.
Sulan.
Tan Manor's master is here!
(Unclouded Mind)
I owe my current position to the help
of Duke of Ding in the past.
Please rest assured, Your Lordship.
I will protect his young son with my life!
Your righteousness is admirable.
But today, things are different.
During the flood, Fourth Young Lady helped with disaster relief and provided food,
offering kindness and aid.
If it weren't for her,
Tan's Manor wouldn't have survived this crisis.
I, Tan, boldly ask for a favor.
We are willing to stake our lives to vouch
that Fourth Young Lady is a person of great righteousness and honor.
She would never leak this secret to anyone!
Please spare her life, Your Lordship!
- Please spare her life, Your Lordship! - Please spare her life, Your Lordship!
Fourth Young Lady,
your manor
is safe.
(Twilight in Spring)
This is called dog-tail grass.
See how it looks wagging back and forth
like a dog's tail?
Really?
So this is called dog-tail grass.
Oh,
why are you here?
Why aren't you going home?
Because I have no home.
Everyone has a home.
Why don't you?
Not everyone has a home.
(He seems like a completely different person)
(from the one last night.)
I've heard of your exceptional talents, Mr. Chen.
Would you consider becoming my advisor?
Mr. Chen may have followed the wrong superior back then.
The decision to surrender and abandon the city wasn't his.
He's been with me for over ten years now.
He wouldn't act dishonorably.
What if
I insist?
(Does he want to take a hostage?)
(He's still wary about me.)
Zhao!
If you're still concerned,
how about letting General Yan stay at the manor?
Once the situation calms down, we can arrange an exchange.
Wouldn't that be better for you?
General Yan is one of my closest men.
How could he leave my side?
What if I insist too?
They've prepared some snacks for you
in the kitchen.
- Go and have some. - All right.
Madam.
Your Lordship,
Young Lord just finished his goat's milk
- and has fallen asleep. - Good.
Once we cross this river, we'll reach Tan's Manor.
The Young Lord will soon be safe and sound.
So, what did you find out?
Your Lordship, we manage to find out something.
She's the legitimate eldest daughter of the Dou family in the capital.
Her name is Dou Zhao.
Her grandmother comes from the prestigious Cui Clan.
They say she's been ruthless and scheming since childhood
for trying to seize her family's wealth.
That's why her family abandoned her here at the manor.
Abandoned?
Didn't my father also cast me aside and drive me away?
What good can come out
of a woman's household quarrels?
She's sharp, quick-witted,
and highly adaptable.
Her way of handling things
is nothing like the average sheltered woman.
Also, the farmers in her manor
are actually trained warriors.
Even her two maids
are skilled in martial arts.
Her father works in the Ministry of Revenue,
and her uncle, Dou Shishu, was promoted to an official in the Ministry of Rites.
Last night's events weren't as simple as they seemed.
His Majesty and Duke of Ding shared a ruler,
which they split into two halves and they each kept one.
It's a symbol of trust and duty to advise that will never change.
Perhaps, the ruler's heart
has always been indifferent to his subjects.
Your Lordship,
when Duke of Ding returns to the capital,
why not present the ruler to His Majesty
as a gesture of humility?
Perhaps seeing the old relic
might soften the emperor's heart and show Duke of Ding mercy.
She looked at me
in a strange way,
as if we had met before.
I can't see through her for now.
I've been away for too long so I'm not up to date on court affairs.
We need to investigate the Dou family thoroughly,
just to be safe.
- Yes, sir. - Yes, sir.
Here.
You were calmed when the sword was aimed at you.
Now that things have settled,
why worry and fear?
That calmness was just for show.
I heard he's skilled in reading facial expressions.
His gaze can pierce through someone's very bones.
Now that I think about it,
my heart still races with fear.
I never want to see those eyes again.
He's so ruthless.
Why did you help him?
You haven't seen him at his most ruthless yet.
If Duke of Ding really died unjustly,
with his temperament,
he could do even more extreme things.
Then that would bring even greater danger.
By the way,
did anything happen with Grandmother last night?
Before going to bed, Old Madam burned some benzoin
Since she fell into a deep sleep, she shouldn't have noticed anything.
- That's a relief. - Zhao!
Ansu?
- Zhao. - Ansu.
Aren't you supposed to go to Futing with Zhangru?
Ms. Longevity! Su!
Zhangru.
Go to the front hall. We have good news.
What good news?
Just follow me.
Congratulations, Old Madam Cui.
Mr. Ji has ranked third place in the palace examination,
becoming the youngest first-class metropolitan graduate.
That's the first one.
Secondly, Seventh Master Dou has learned
of Old Madam Cui's generous efforts in disaster relief.
He has visited the local community
and secured a commendation for you from the imperial court.
Usually,
we all benefit greatly from your support.
We'll surely stop by for the celebration tomorrow
to share in the joy!
All right.
Well, we'll take our leave for now.
- Goodbye. - Goodbye.
You don't have to see us off, Old Madam.
- Come on out. - Did you hear that?
As a family,
we should be open and honest.
Let's go.
- Grandmother. - Grandmother.
Did you all hear that just now?
Originally, Fourth Young Lady was worried
about your relationship with Seventh Master Dou.
But it's all good now.
As long as there's an intention,
there's no grudge
that cannot be mended between a mother and a son.
Father has shown his sincerity this time.
Grandmother should be pleased now.
Small favors
don't matter to me
She may not admit it.
But this morning, she made shepherd's purse dumplings
and sent them to Seventh Master Dou.
Why can't you be more tight-lipped?
Do you have to tell them everything?
Ah, it's my fault. I'm sorry.
But didn't Grandmother just say
that we should be open and honest as a family?
That's right.
I've never seen you this happy.
Why don't you just admit it?
You little rascals.
Fine, I can't win against you.
(Dou's Residence) The teacher has been praising
Ming's poetry lately.
Shiying, why not test her a little?
Ming learns the four arts
for her own joy and relaxation.
Testing her would only spoil the fun.
You're right about that.
My dear,
how about taking a break
and having some dessert?
Mother sent shepherd's purse dumplings this afternoon.
I already had a few extra bowls.
I really can't eat any more right now.
Father,
Mother knows you've been busy with work lately
and feeling a bit heated.
She spent the whole afternoon making this Golden Osmanthus Taro Milk.
It's perfect for soothing and boosting energy.
Serve a bowl for me.
A sweet treat
after a hearty meal is perfect.
So you like shepherd's purse dumplings.
I'll make them more often for you from now on.
When I was little, I often had indigestion.
Mother would make these dumplings for me.
They always helped.
After Mother moved to the manor,
no one could make them
the same way.
In a few days,
the commendation for Mother will come through.
It'll be the perfect time
to ask her to come with me to the capital
so I can take care of her and fulfill my duty as a son.
What do you think?
You've been running around tirelessly
for this commendation.
If you two can reconcile,
it would be a blessing for the whole family.
To know you think that way puts my mind at ease.
Master, Provincial Administration Commissioner, Official Lu is here.
Please invite him to Tongwen Hall and serve him some tea.
Yes, Master.
I'll excuse myself.
Master.
I'm fine.
Mother,
Father still cares about you.
He was clearly full
but he still drank your Golden Osmanthus Taro Milk.
He wasn't caring about me.
He was clearly playing favorites.
When that old woman really brings Dou Zhao back here,
do you think we can still speak up in Dou's Residence?
(Cui's Residence)
Fifth Uncle took ten years to pass the imperial exam.
But Ji's different.
He's young
and he ranked third on his first try!
If it were me, I'd throw a big banquet
and show off to all the relatives.
But him?
He doesn't even bother to come back.
He was never fond of celebrations.
He will only think that they're boring and a waste of time.
Only you understand his weird personality.
Still, making it to the top ranks is a good thing, right?
But look at his letter.
It's all complaints and frustration.
The emperor asked him about his ambitions in court.
He said he aimed to become the Grand Secretary within ten years
and overhaul the court's corrupt practices.
Bold aspirations indeed.
This isn't some theatrical play.
His ambition is too much.
The Emperor scolded him for being too ambitious, chasing fame and power.
Overhauling the court
would make all the officials in the court seem like a problem.
Who would tolerate him?
His Majesty didn't make him the top scholar
or let him join Hanlin Academy.
Instead, he was sent to oversee things in Futing.
With Ji Yong's pride,
he can't endure that long.
Forget it.
Someone like him cannot be brought
into the Zhao Family as a matrilocal husband.
Or else I would never figure him out in a lifetime.
Aren't you eating?
No. I want to reply to his letter first.
(Revere Heaven and Ancestral Wisdom)
Your Majesty,
it was because Duke of Ding misused his power
and was indulgent
that Futing became full of corrupt officials,
leading to flooding and the suffering of the people.
I urge everyone to submit a petition
to impeach Duke of Ding tomorrow for his abuse of power
and indulgence.
- Yes. - Yes.
Surely you haven't forgotten, right?
(Liang Jifang, Minister of Revenue) It was Duke of Ding's influence
that Futing's sea trade remained smooth for a decade without incident.
(Wu Yifen) Are you saying
(Grand Secretary of Grand Secretariat) Are you saying
that it was Duke of Ding's work alone?
Here.
Your father is the Minister of Personnel.
(Gu Yu, Earl of Yunyang) Just tell your father to scold Duke of Ding
for being lazy and tyrannical in governance.
All right.
Your father is the Vice Minister of Revenue.
Let him say Duke of Ding neglects
his wife and family.
Lazy and tyrannical.
Neglects his wife and family.
You've mixed them up.
Your father...
Wait, mixing them up works too.
Duke of Ding's lazy and tyrannical governance
should be punished.
He should be sent to a remote border
to avoid causing further trouble.
Duke of Ding commands the Ding Army.
Yet, he neglects his wife and family
and abuses others,
(Zhu Siyuan, the Emperor) resulting in no heir.
That makes him unfilial as well.
I must disagree with you, minister.
It's a serious crime for the Ding Army to embezzle military pay.
I ask Your Majesty to punish him severely
to protect the nation.
I delivered your words exactly as you instructed.
But I still don't understand.
Putting aside the impeachment.
The accusations from both sides
contradict each other.
That's the point.
When His Majesty sees them making up baseless
and nonsensical charges,
he'll realize Uncle is a loyal official
with no faction.
His suspicion and distrust will naturally fade away.
Contradicting each other.
Utterly nonsense.
Your Majesty.
When you think about it...
That's right.
Official Wu. Official Wu.
It wasn't intended for you.
When the emperor asks,
I can only speak honestly.
Honestly, huh?
As long as it's for the court's stability,
it's all well and good.
But this concerns major matters in the southeast.
Doesn't it seem unrelated to the Ministry of Rites?
With the Dragon Boat Festival approaching,
why don't you go home and rest for a few days?
I shall comply
with your command.
Mr. Wu Shan is unconscious.
Fourth Young Lady ordered someone to carry him to the back yard.
How dare you harm
Official Wu's only grandson?
Mr. Wu would be dead
by the time the physician arrived.
Dou Zhao, are you trying to get the entire family killed?
Since you're skilled in reading facial expressions,
you will know I'm not lying.
I can save him.
♪I lean in and gaze at you as calm as serene waves♪
♪I'm aware of the vast and turbulent world♪
♪Moving forward alone, the expectations of many are hard to bear♪
♪When the time comes, I will cast aside a lifetime of pride♪
♪To wear a flower stick for you♪
♪Or perhaps my heart yearns for the other side♪
♪Yet there's no place for me to go in the end♪
♪Your presence by my side is irreplaceable♪
♪Like a ship crossing the desolate river♪
♪That brings me through a chapter of my life♪
♪You are the light that saves me in the darkness♪
♪Having you is a blessing♪
♪My heart filled with warmth♪
♪By your side, I spend the rest of my life♪
♪Your presence by my side is irreplaceable♪
♪Where my heart yearns is where I will go♪
♪Breaking waves over the desolate river♪
♪The wind rises as my heart finds peace♪
♪You are the light that saves me in the darkness♪
♪Having you is a blessing♪
♪Only by being by your side♪
♪I can spend the rest of my life♪
♪Until the waves are all spread out♪
♪And the past sinks into the river♪
♪Always together, looking back♪
♪Only sighing at the commotion♪
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