Original subtitles

♪The world decays, in gloom I stray♪

♪Right and wrong, in frost engraved♪

♪On dreams of love, blades clash and sway♪

♪Alone I ride, blood still unswayed♪

♪Through heaven's mirth and earth's despair♪

♪Toasting the moon, I drink the chill air♪

♪Though hearts like battlefields may be♪

♪Let fate write its uncertainty♪

♪From this life to the great unknown♪

♪Who'll stand with me, on thrones unknown?♪

♪I'll wander through this life to guard you♪

♪Through mortal realms, serene I roam♪

♪With you, the world becomes my home♪

♪Unbroken, bold, as I have sworn♪

♪I'll roam this life, and feel no torn♪

♪Our souls embraced, no regret born♪

♪By twilight's lamp, though night be worn♪

♪Through deepest dark, I'll find the morn♪

=Fight For Love=

=Episode 8=

Goodbye. Goodbye.

Thanks.

Thank you.

Please.

What is this, Lady?

You said you'd entertain me,

and now you're off to someone else.

He doesn't pamper you like I do.

Fill it up.

Seems the young lord

and this lady fancy each other.

Then I'll serve you instead,

Master Lu.

Fine, fine.

Oh, Wei Yun,

I thought you were

a man who wouldn't be tempted.

Didn't expect

you liked this.

Not bad,

better potential

than Wei Jun.

Young lord,

don't be upset.

Master Lu

often entertains

guests here.

We see him a lot.

But you

don't look like a regular.

What important guests

do you host here, Master Lu?

Just colleagues and friends.

Since I came

with you today,

you owe me

a clear answer.

Just now,

I already said,

it depends on your ability.

You want answers?

Get yourself into the Arsenal Bureau first.

Why so nervous?

Keep pouring.

Of course.

I'll make you

feel at home today.

Please.

Come on.

Alright,

you two look close.

I won't

get in the way.

You haven't told me

when I can enter the Arsenal Bureau.

Wei Yun,

you think it's easy

to enter?

Get your title,

earn the tally,

enter as the Marquis,

otherwise

you'll never walk out again.

Why are you pulling me?

Why are you here?

To help you, of course.

Don't you know

what kind of place this is?

Of course I do.

I know Mingliu well.

She's helping me.

I can handle it.

Seems you forgot

you're from the Wei family.

Okay, okay,

I know.

How did you come?

You took the divorce paper,

why go back to the Wei Mansion?

I just borrowed it.

Take it back.

Is your brother's matter settled?

Of course.

By the way,

that man earlier,

is he really the Arsenal Bureau's

master of arms?

Then why did he ask to meet you

at Fragrance House?

What were you doing there?

You were really just helping me?

Of course.

I figured it was

your first time there,

and you might not manage alone.

(Marquis of Zhenguo's Mansion)

What are you doing now?

My bell won't come off.

It's caught in my hair.

Come help me.

That's

not proper.

What's improper?

I'm fully dressed.

Hurry.

I...

Here,

help me.

Here.

Right here.

Come on.

Do it now.

Get it off for me

before someone sees

and gets suspicious.

It's fine,

you can pull harder.

I'm afraid of hurting you.

Chun.

Yun.

Yu?

Why did you two

come back together?

We ran into each other on the road,

so he kindly brought me back.

Is there food?

I'm hungry.

Yes,

I'll have someone make it.

(Marquis of Zhenguo's Mansion)

Yun,

why are you sweating?

What's wrong?

I...

It's hot today.

Little puppy!

Where did you come from?

You're so cute!

Where's your family?

All alone?

You're adorable!

Come, I'll get you something to eat.

Alright?

My Lady.

A puppy?

Don't scare it.

From now on,

we're a family of three.

So you still

want a dog.

Of course.

They're so cute.

If Mother hadn't forbidden it,

I'd have kept a whole pack at the Chu home.

My Lady, you seem relaxed.

So Lord Linyang's matter

is settled?

Of course.

And I even

saw Lu Qiba tonight.

If Wei Yun hadn't been watching me,

I'd have said more,

but he ruined it.

So what should

we do next?

Next, the most important thing

is the investiture banquet.

Once Wei Yun successfully inherits his title

and gains control over

the Arsenal Bureau,

I'll have the chance

to get the tally

and enter.

(Virtue Shines Brightly)

I'll hang you up.

Let's see how you disturb me then.

I'll hang you up later.

Commander Lu,

why suddenly examine

the octagonal crossbow schematics?

Look at this mechanism.

It's neither from Great Sui

nor our Arsenal Bureau.

Then where did this mechanism

(Wei Tongfeng, Arsenal Bureau Director) come from?

From Wei Yun.

Commander Lu,

with him about to inherit the title,

does this mean our Arsenal Bureau

will take orders from him?

Since I lured him

into the plan at Fragrance House,

I won't let him

inherit easily

or step into our bureau.

Why the rush?

There's a good show coming.

Ladies, which do you prefer?

Have you heard?

Since returning to the capital,

the Young General Wei Yun

stays at Fragrance House every night,

with a different companion each time.

How could a loyal Wei family

raise such a reckless,

shameless son?

Did you hear?

Last night, Wei Yun

spent a fortune

on a dancer

and even got into a fight.

Of course I heard that.

This rumor has spread

throughout the city.

Have you heard it?

Yesterday, Wei Yun went to

Fragrance House for pleasure.

Really?

Such reckless behavior

in the mourning period?

Indeed.

Have you heard?

General Wei Yun

often lingers in brothels.

He would struggle to wield a weapon,

let alone going to the battlefield.

The Wei family is doomed.

Excuse me,

are you talking about

Wei Yun of the Marquis' house?

Who else could it be?

There's only one

Wei family in Huajing City.

I'd never heard Wei Yun

behaved this way.

Could there be

a misunderstanding?

What misunderstanding?

He just hid it well before.

Passing through countless flowers,

one cannot remain untouched.

What we know

might only be the tip of the iceberg.

Pick me some fresh ones.

Wrap these up.

Sure, no problem.

Jin,

your brother's dismissal just got resolved,

yet people are spreading such rumors.

Someone clearly doesn't

want our military families at peace.

I truly don't know how your sister

is faring at the Wei household.

Why don't you

accompany me there now

to bring Yu home?

Mother,

Chu Yu severed ties with you

to marry into the Wei family.

Even with Wei Yun in prison,

she refused to return.

Even if you went to fetch her,

she wouldn't come with you.

Impossible..

Yun came home with

her yesterday.

How could he have gone to Fragrance House?

This rumor isn't baseless.

There must be another motive.

Will this rumor

affect the inheritance?

My family is in ruins,

yet I'm said to frequent brothels,

idle,

debauched, immoral.

I can already imagine

the censors impeaching me.

He was really there?

Yes.

No wonder he arranged to meet there.

He planned this.

Lu Qiba truly is a scoundrel.

But

most people at Yun's age

would already be married with children.

It's understandable

that Yun did that.

Exactly.

He's in the prime of youth after all.

Then Yu,

this was your mistake.

My mistake?

You shouldn't have hidden it from us,

letting him go to Fragrance House

and be tricked.

Even if Yun

really liked that

Lu Qiba,

could the Wei family

not accommodate a dancer?

Yes.

Chun,

I didn't buy any dancer.

I...

This is a big misunderstanding.

I can't explain it clearly.

Heavens.

If the investiture fails,

should we still

hold the banquet?

Of course.

We cannot let others ridicule us.

Will His Majesty believe

whatever they say?

The matter isn't settled yet.

We must stay composed.

Yu,

do you have a solution?

Change all the invitations

to a "Thanksgiving Banquet,"

to honor everyone

who has ever helped the Wei family.

Even on this battlefield,

the Wei family cannot lose.

Thank you.

We hope we can do it.

That said,

he doesn't seem worried at all.

Could it be all bluff?

Could you be silent for a moment

and let me think?

Heads may fall, blood may spill,

battles may be fought,

but even if the sky falls,

the Wei family cannot lose its title.

How will outsiders

see it later?

Let them think what they will.

Reputation is earned.

I simply don't want to lose to Lu Qiba.

Since he set a challenge,

I'll solve it.

Otherwise, how can I enter the Arsenal Bureau?

Perhaps you could ask

the Eldest Princess

or Grand Tutor Xie

to speak on our behalf?

The rumors arose because I

visited the brothel,

hardly something suitable

to bring before them.

How could I ask them for help?

My Lady,

look

what I brought.

It's

from my brother?

Did he say anything?

He said

he had already inquired about

the Emperor's intentions.

The Emperor hasn't made a clear decision,

only suggested

he consider it.

There's still

room for negotiation.

Go to the Duke of Hu's residence

and invite Lord Song

to our home for a meeting.

I'll drag him here if I have to.

Just go.

My Lord.

What is it now?

Lady Yu is looking for you.

Why have you

come to me?

Isn't that mine?

It's for deterring thieves.

With so many items here,

any thief wouldn't know where to start.

I drafted an invitation.

Since it's for your Thanksgiving Banquet,

you should review them.

Is this a pile of kindling you've drawn?

Everyone in Huajing City knows

General Chu's calligraphy is commanding,

like dragons and tigers.

Your handwriting

hasn't inherited a fraction of that.

My hands

won't cooperate.

Whenever I try

to pick up a book,

they reach for spears and swords instead.

I can't refuse such courtesy.

Chu General never taught you?

My father

lets me do

whatever I like.

My happiness comes first.

What,

you think it's improper too?

Right?

Then hurry up and write it.

After all, I am now

part of the Wei household.

It wouldn't do to show

sloppy work, right?

Will Lu Qiba's commotion

affect your investiture?

Is there anything else?

If you have plans,

tell me,

I might be able to help.

Now that you are First Madam

of the Wei family,

my status as Marquis

does not affect yours.

Why do you care so much

whether I inherit the title?

How could it not matter?

If you inherit,

my status as the First Madam

of Wei family rises with it.

Right?

Why are you here?

You are

afraid of dogs?

Of course not.

I'm just worried about hurting it.

Really?

I didn't expect

Young General Wei

to fear a dog.

I'm not afraid.

It just appeared suddenly,

and I wasn't prepared.

Xiaoqi, you're so adorable,

how can anyone fear you?

What do you call it?

Xiaoqi.

Do you think the name

suits it perfectly?

You did that on purpose, didn't you?

Not at all.

I tried many names,

but it only

liked this one.

Am I right?

If you don't like it,

perhaps

you should ask it.

Since you won't speak,

I'll take that as agreement.

This

is excellent.

Then please write the rest.

I'll have Wanyue pick them up later.

Let's go home.

Come on, Xiaoqi.

(Eldest Princess's Mansion)

A thanksgiving banquet?

Yes.

Thank you for your previous advice

and speaking for Yun

in front of His Majesty.

It's to thank

everyone who

spoke up for Yun.

We hope

Your Highness will attend.

(Invitation)

Besides the banquet,

you have nothing else to say?

There is, actually.

I know

Your Highness has

many handsome,

talented followers.

These playing cards

were made from

(5 guan) the portraits

of the best ten

among them.

They were made for Your Highness

as a small

Thanksgiving gift.

(7 guan)

Interesting.

I like these cards.

In your spare time, Your Highness

can use them to pass the hours.

(7 guan) If you like,

I can make

other little items as gifts.

You can make other things?

Of course.

Miniature calendars,

clay figurines,

fan faces,

lantern paper,

anything

Your Highness fancies,

I can make.

You and the cards are charming.

I knew

at Qinxi Valley

you were clever and knew

how to please people.

(8 guan)

Oh, Hanmei,

even his small portrait

is outstanding.

(Eldest Princess's Mansion)

Lady Chu, please wait.

Mr. Xue.

Although you did not

mention the rumors about General Wei,

Her Highness knows

the investiture

is of extreme importance to the Wei family.

Moreover,

the gift you brought

pleased Her Highness greatly,

so

she is willing to help you once more.

This silk bundle

may relieve the Wei family's present worries.

Is this bundle from Her Highness

or from you, Mr. Xue?

Why do you ask this?

Does it

matter?

I suppose Her Highness's liking of you

is not only for your looks.

Then thank you for the bundle

from both of you.

Will Your Highness

attend the Wei family's banquet?

I feel that though it's called "Thanksgiving,"

it's really about the investiture.

Rumors about the Wei family

now boil in the city.

Wei Yun's investiture

is top priority.

He lacks the military success

and reputation to win

everyone's trust.

The capital's powerful

are fence-sitters.

And Chu Yu is clever.

She will find a strategist

to steady the wind

and fix the outcome.

I have already helped

Wei Yun once at court.

Why should the Wei family

expect me to help a second time?

Then I'll dispose

the invitation as usual.

Don't rush.

I've already given her a token.

Let's see how she uses it.

Early spring,

the weather is still cold.

Catch may be poor.

Fishing isn't only about hook and catch.

It's about observing

where fish gather

to sharpen one's observation

and sensitivity.

Based on your observation,

should I

go to the banquet

or not?

(Invitation)

Your Highness worries that

attending

would openly align you

with the Marquis of Zhenguo

and break

the delicate civil-military balance

the Emperor has

barely achieved,

disrupting court order.

You sure have your own read

on court affairs.

I haven't pondered so deeply.

I simply find

Lady Chu interesting

and compatible with Your Highness.

If Your Highness socializes more,

I will be pleased.

Coincidentally,

I also find

Lady Chu interesting.

But was your smile

for Lady Chu,

or for me?

Your Highness,

I just returned from the herb fields.

I may have

some unclean herbs on me.

Medicine heals, right?

Yes and no,

unsuitable herbs

can also poison.

Bring me water.

Yes.

Your Highness.

Mr. Xue has served

by your side ten years.

How could he harm you?

He wouldn't dare.

But his coldness

hasn't changed at all.

(Drunken Immortal Tavern)

You just took office

and still have time to treat me to a drink?

Speak,

what do you need?

Recently I've been

acting as Minister of Justice.

Whenever I meet Vice Minister Song,

something seems off.

Though from

Duke of Hu's Mansion,

he rose by study

and merit to be

a vice minister.

After all,

he's one of many sons

of the Duke of Hu.

I suspect he bears resentment.

Even if Song is resentful,

with his character,

he shouldn't trouble you.

He hasn't troubled me yet,

but I need his help

in doing something.

I want to reopen the Lord of Qin treason case.

(Spring Breeze House)

Mr. Gu.

Mr. Song.

Minister Gu,

congratulations on your

promotion to Minister of Justice.

This cup I offer to you,

and I hope you

will guide me well in the future.

No vinegar in this wine,

Mr. Song,

why does it sound sour?

Mr. Song,

the Lord of Qin's treason case

is crucial for my Gu family.

I've labored to become

Minister of Justice

to investigate it.

If it weren't for this,

the title of Minister

or even top scholar means nothing to me.

Once the truth is clear,

I will voluntarily resign

before the Emperor.

Mr. Gu, your talent

surpasses mine as a top scholar.

Moreover,

I know why you act

as you do.

During the Lord of Qin case,

your whole family suffered.

Not only

did Chancellor Gu

and Mrs. Gu die,

but you were exiled

to the southwest.

Now all of Huajing

say you married into

a wealthy household for gain,

yet I understand

the heavy responsibility you bear.

Mr. Song, you know me so well.

My suspicions were petty.

Mr. Gu,

enough bowing.

The dishes will get cold.

It's all because of you

talking nonsense?

I see, you're jealous

because we are better friends.

Mr. Gu,

please.

I am not jealous of you two.

I only fear that ill feelings

might grow between you.

Since you

accuse me,

today's wine

is on you.

As you wish.

However,

the Lord of Qin treason case

is dangerous, people could die.

Mr. Gu,

are you certain you want to investigate?

How can I not?

The past is gone,

but my heart is uneasy.

I have lived

for this reason.

Even in death,

I must face my parents

and my family

in the afterlife with pride.

It's a pity

the Lord of Qin,

though born common,

gained the title by

unprecedented military merit,

only to betray Great Sui

with the Princess Yunyang

in North Qi,

a tragic waste of fame.

The Lord of Qin

did not betray Great Sui.

My words end here.

I act not only for the Gu family's honor,

but for Great Sui's future.

Gentlemen,

we have studied for years

but were born in turbulent times.

We cannot fight in armor.

Should we passively allow others

to ruin our land?

We should cling on our fading age!

Mr. Gu,

your reminder is timely.

We know Mr. Song

is from the Duke of Hu's household

and is talented in both civil

and military affairs.

Mr. Song,

I seek neither power

nor wealth,

only the truth

and peace of mind.

The Lord of Qin case files

are sealed.

Only we may retrieve them

in person.

Mr. Gu,

we have known each other for years.

I understand your intent.

Rest assured,

I will help you.

Thank you.

Yun,

come on, hurry.

My brother?

No wonder he left home

so early.

So he went to meet General Wei.

Wei Yun's Spring Breeze House rumor

has caused a stir across the city.

All court officials

are critical.

He surely needs to move about now

to find a chance.

Is he sure seeking my brother

is really a good decision?

I suppose you received the invitation

to the Wei family's Thanksgiving banquet.

What do you think?

Are you going?

(Yuelai Inn)

Come.

I asked you to lead me to the Crown Prince.

Why

did you bring me to the inn?

Are you closer

to the Crown Prince, or I?

I said he's here,

so he must be here.

Let's go.

Wei Yun.

Why are you here?

The Eldest Princess told me to come.

You...

Looks like the Crown Prince really is here.

Naturally.

Let's go.

♪If not for dreams by windswept flight♪

♪How would my hand find yours tonight?♪

♪This moonlit glow, in dusk's soft veil♪

♪Hears heartbeats tell their secret tale♪

♪Thoughts ablaze like beacon's fire♪

♪Outline your form in golden lyre♪

♪Through thorns we've trod and trials passed♪

♪Each grief and joy forever cast♪

♪Let the fierce warmth within your gaze♪

♪Melt this war-torn world's cruel maze♪

♪Still through the frost, I'll walk with you♪

♪Our mountains and our streams anew♪

♪Dawns greet the spring we longed to see♪

♪Through meadows where wild larks soar free♪

♪Let countless sails cross this worldly tide♪

♪When lonely shadows turn to two♪

♪Through countless turns and all we've borne♪

♪No regret ever could be sworn♪

♪Dawns greet the spring we longed to see♪

♪Beneath heaven's vault, in harmony♪

♪Let tears now fall for yesterday's strife♪

♪We've reached this blossom-covered hill♪

♪I'll follow you through every dream♪