1 00:00:07,970 --> 00:00:17,980 Timing and Subtitles brought to you by True Face of Love 🌸 Team @Viki.com 2 00:00:17,980 --> 00:00:22,160 'Paradise is Close' - Hu Xia 3 00:00:22,160 --> 00:00:30,120 ♫ Amidst the raging stormy night ♫ 4 00:00:30,120 --> 00:00:37,700 ♫ The candle's glow reflects the dark hair of a charming woman ♫ 5 00:00:37,700 --> 00:00:41,560 ♫ Wrapped in memories year after year ♫ 6 00:00:41,560 --> 00:00:46,120 ♫ I'm left with nothing but feigning indifference ♫ 7 00:00:46,120 --> 00:00:53,740 ♫ When I'm tracing the outline of your face ♫ 8 00:00:53,740 --> 00:00:55,940 ♫ Everything converges and disperses like sand ♫ 9 00:00:55,940 --> 00:01:01,660 ♫ Bound by destiny, I must make peace with myself, love can be restored or destroyed ♫ 10 00:01:01,660 --> 00:01:03,960 ♫ If I could drift away in the clouds ♫ 11 00:01:03,960 --> 00:01:09,620 ♫ I'll drive away your carefree pretense ♫ 12 00:01:09,620 --> 00:01:11,940 ♫ Even in a drunken dream ♫ 13 00:01:11,940 --> 00:01:17,660 ♫ I will always know the person I cherished the most ♫ 14 00:01:17,660 --> 00:01:21,980 ♫ Even if you are close by, yet as distant as the horizon ♫ 15 00:01:21,980 --> 00:01:28,720 ♫ I want to hold you, but I can only feign ignorance ♫ 16 00:01:29,920 --> 00:01:34,760 [In Blossom] 17 00:01:36,320 --> 00:01:38,620 [Episode 3] 18 00:02:32,080 --> 00:02:33,960 My face. 19 00:02:36,440 --> 00:02:39,680 A woman died. 20 00:02:39,680 --> 00:02:42,760 - Shangguan Zhi, what are you trying to do? - From today, I'll take your place as Madam Pan, 21 00:02:42,760 --> 00:02:47,190 and you'll take mine, someone who commits suicide for love. The coffin is ready for you. 22 00:02:58,370 --> 00:03:03,320 Shangguan Zhi swapped her face with mine and went to the wedding. 23 00:03:03,320 --> 00:03:05,900 I have to stop her. 24 00:03:59,560 --> 00:04:05,180 Brother Yue, in the end you still belong to me. 25 00:04:11,030 --> 00:04:13,220 Groom, let me offer you a toast. 26 00:04:13,220 --> 00:04:17,600 May you enjoy deep affection, and experience eternal love. 27 00:04:17,600 --> 00:04:19,330 Thank you. 28 00:04:24,790 --> 00:04:29,550 Sir, Master sent his men here. 29 00:04:29,550 --> 00:04:31,250 Please have a seat. I'll be back in a second. 30 00:04:31,250 --> 00:04:33,540 All right. Please go ahead. 31 00:04:38,000 --> 00:04:39,600 Here. 32 00:04:46,380 --> 00:04:50,070 Young Master Shangguan, Miss told someone to deliver this to you. 33 00:04:52,600 --> 00:04:55,020 Today, I've lost my beloved. [Dear Brother…] 34 00:04:55,020 --> 00:04:57,790 There's no point in living. 35 00:04:57,790 --> 00:04:59,660 Brother, please don't miss me. 36 00:04:59,660 --> 00:05:00,970 Relay my order. 37 00:05:00,970 --> 00:05:03,620 Locate her at all costs even if it means you have to search the entire Heyang. 38 00:05:03,620 --> 00:05:05,810 Yes, Sir. 39 00:05:05,810 --> 00:05:10,500 [Sunrise Garden] 40 00:05:19,850 --> 00:05:23,550 This is bad. The wedding is already over. 41 00:06:00,600 --> 00:06:02,840 Shangguan Zhi. 42 00:06:08,170 --> 00:06:10,540 What's happening? 43 00:06:27,060 --> 00:06:29,230 Is that Pan Yue? 44 00:07:05,730 --> 00:07:08,950 Someone! Help! The bride jumped off the building! 45 00:07:08,950 --> 00:07:10,670 Someone! 46 00:07:10,670 --> 00:07:12,630 Someone! 47 00:08:43,660 --> 00:08:48,240 [The lone daughter of the Yang family is dead.] 48 00:08:48,240 --> 00:08:52,060 Young Master Pan, I have to thank you for this. 49 00:09:18,960 --> 00:09:20,990 Pan Yue? 50 00:09:39,590 --> 00:09:41,200 You! 51 00:09:42,640 --> 00:09:44,950 You have to die. 52 00:09:54,000 --> 00:09:55,230 Miss! 53 00:09:55,230 --> 00:09:57,110 Young Lady! 54 00:09:57,110 --> 00:09:59,320 Young Lady? Young Lady! 55 00:09:59,320 --> 00:10:00,880 [One Month Later] 56 00:10:00,880 --> 00:10:02,910 Miss. 57 00:10:02,910 --> 00:10:06,470 Miss! Miss! 58 00:10:06,470 --> 00:10:07,910 Young Master Shangguan, she's awake. 59 00:10:07,910 --> 00:10:11,240 Zhi'er, how do you feel? Do you feel better? 60 00:10:12,200 --> 00:10:14,380 Who are you? 61 00:10:18,600 --> 00:10:20,150 You can still joke around, huh? 62 00:10:20,150 --> 00:10:22,540 I'm your elder brother. Zhi'er. 63 00:10:22,540 --> 00:10:24,440 Don't come near me. 64 00:10:29,520 --> 00:10:31,710 Did he call me Zhi'er? 65 00:10:46,790 --> 00:10:49,220 I'll take your place as Madam Pan, 66 00:10:49,220 --> 00:10:52,390 and you'll take mine, someone who commits suicide for love. 67 00:10:53,670 --> 00:10:57,440 I am Yang Caiwei, the daughter of Yang Ji'an. 68 00:10:57,440 --> 00:10:59,760 I want you to be the real Yang Caiwei again. 69 00:10:59,760 --> 00:11:04,150 Zhi'er, you haven't fully recovered yet. I'll take you to your room. 70 00:11:04,150 --> 00:11:06,320 - Come on. - Don't touch me! 71 00:11:07,590 --> 00:11:09,680 I'm not Shangguan Zhi. 72 00:11:11,790 --> 00:11:14,780 Physician, didn't you say Zhi'er was fine? 73 00:11:14,780 --> 00:11:16,180 Why is she acting like this? 74 00:11:16,180 --> 00:11:20,250 Young Master Shangguan, there's nothing to worry about Miss's injury. 75 00:11:20,250 --> 00:11:22,590 However, she was in a coma for one month after all. 76 00:11:22,590 --> 00:11:25,570 I'm afraid her mental state has been damaged. 77 00:11:25,570 --> 00:11:29,150 Help Miss get on the bed. I'll administer the acupuncture treatment. 78 00:11:30,960 --> 00:11:32,990 Don't come near me! 79 00:11:37,390 --> 00:11:41,380 You guys should leave first. I need some time alone. 80 00:11:42,870 --> 00:11:46,910 Ling'er, take them outside. 81 00:11:46,910 --> 00:11:49,420 Yes, Young Master Shangguan. 82 00:11:49,420 --> 00:11:52,610 Zhi'er, rest well. 83 00:11:52,610 --> 00:11:54,880 I'll visit you later. 84 00:12:14,600 --> 00:12:17,040 I was actually in a coma for one month? 85 00:12:17,040 --> 00:12:21,900 Now, all of them think I'm Shangguan Zhi. What should I do? 86 00:12:22,680 --> 00:12:28,150 I would've been dead if Shangguan Zhi hadn't swapped her face with mine. 87 00:12:28,150 --> 00:12:31,120 What exactly happened that night? 88 00:12:31,120 --> 00:12:35,070 I cannot reveal my identity recklessly without knowing the truth. 89 00:12:35,070 --> 00:12:38,600 Right now, I have to escape as soon as possible. 90 00:12:55,240 --> 00:12:57,580 Miss, time to wash up. 91 00:13:00,870 --> 00:13:02,750 Come in. 92 00:13:13,190 --> 00:13:15,070 Miss, what's wrong? 93 00:13:15,070 --> 00:13:16,890 It's nothing. 94 00:13:19,610 --> 00:13:23,750 By the way, doesn't this room belong to Pan... 95 00:13:23,750 --> 00:13:27,610 I mean, doesn't this room belong to Brother Yue? What are we doing here? 96 00:13:27,610 --> 00:13:30,650 Miss, the physician said we shouldn't move you around when you were in a coma. 97 00:13:30,650 --> 00:13:32,970 That's why Young Master Shangguan bought this place. 98 00:13:33,720 --> 00:13:35,340 Where's Brother Yue, then? 99 00:13:35,340 --> 00:13:37,680 He returned to the capital one month ago. 100 00:13:41,190 --> 00:13:43,550 - Miss, here. - I can do it myself. 101 00:13:45,840 --> 00:13:47,850 We deserve to die! 102 00:13:47,850 --> 00:13:50,240 Miss, please punish us! 103 00:13:50,240 --> 00:13:53,280 Wait. What do you guys mean? 104 00:13:54,600 --> 00:13:58,970 Miss, you only smile at us when you're furious. 105 00:13:58,970 --> 00:14:03,990 Usually, the consequences are worse than when you're angry at us. 106 00:14:03,990 --> 00:14:07,340 I'm not angry at you guys. You guys should get up first. 107 00:14:07,340 --> 00:14:10,800 We deserve to die! Miss, please punish us! 108 00:14:13,380 --> 00:14:15,220 Is there no authority to my words now? 109 00:14:15,220 --> 00:14:17,290 You guys better get up! 110 00:14:24,800 --> 00:14:28,360 - Ling'er. - Miss, do you need anything? 111 00:14:28,360 --> 00:14:33,430 I remember that Brother Yue was holding his wedding before I fell into a coma. 112 00:14:33,430 --> 00:14:35,970 What happened after that? 113 00:14:35,970 --> 00:14:40,090 Miss Yang took her own life by jumping off the building on the night of the wedding. 114 00:14:40,090 --> 00:14:42,500 Why would she take her own life? 115 00:14:43,410 --> 00:14:46,930 I mean, she was able to get married to Brother Yue. 116 00:14:46,930 --> 00:14:49,240 Why would she take her own life? 117 00:14:49,240 --> 00:14:53,040 I heard that Miss Yang was the only person in the room back then. 118 00:14:53,040 --> 00:14:55,490 After that, the county magistrate even launched an investigation. 119 00:14:55,490 --> 00:14:57,510 But there was nothing abnormal about it. 120 00:14:57,510 --> 00:14:59,590 That's why everyone was speculating 121 00:14:59,590 --> 00:15:02,350 that Miss Yang took her own life from the pressure she faced 122 00:15:02,350 --> 00:15:05,510 when she was getting married to Young Master Pan. 123 00:15:06,160 --> 00:15:09,120 Where did they bury her body, then? Did they transport it back to the capital? 124 00:15:09,120 --> 00:15:10,780 I don't know about that. 125 00:15:10,780 --> 00:15:12,700 At first, Young Master Shangguan wanted to help them out. 126 00:15:12,700 --> 00:15:17,260 But Young Master Pan said that Miss Yang was already buried. 127 00:15:17,260 --> 00:15:20,430 That quickly? And they were being secretive too. 128 00:15:20,430 --> 00:15:23,650 Could it be that Pan Yue was afraid that he left some evidence behind? 129 00:15:31,220 --> 00:15:32,530 What is this? 130 00:15:32,530 --> 00:15:36,120 Miss, did you forget? This is the prescription given to you by the witch healer. 131 00:15:36,120 --> 00:15:37,990 You have to drink it every night. 132 00:15:37,990 --> 00:15:40,990 It's goat placenta cooked with plain water. 133 00:15:40,990 --> 00:15:43,360 It invigorates the skin and enhances one's complexion. 134 00:15:43,360 --> 00:15:46,850 - Miss, drink it while it's hot. - No thanks. 135 00:15:46,850 --> 00:15:48,550 I won't be having it. 136 00:15:48,550 --> 00:15:51,380 I just feel like I already had a narrow escape from death. 137 00:15:51,380 --> 00:15:55,480 There's no need for me to torture myself with such weird items. You can take it away. 138 00:15:55,480 --> 00:15:57,360 Yes, Miss. 139 00:16:07,580 --> 00:16:09,840 What kind of rule is this? 140 00:16:09,840 --> 00:16:11,930 Do you want a reward? 141 00:16:14,340 --> 00:16:17,990 I deserve to die! Miss, please punish me! 142 00:16:19,240 --> 00:16:20,950 It's wrong again. 143 00:16:20,950 --> 00:16:22,870 That's right! It's all my fault for getting it wrong! 144 00:16:22,870 --> 00:16:25,330 I wasn't referring to you. It was me— 145 00:16:25,330 --> 00:16:27,050 Why did you extend your hand? 146 00:16:27,050 --> 00:16:32,650 Miss, you can only sleep after taking off your clothes before you sleep, right? 147 00:16:32,650 --> 00:16:35,280 I was waiting for your clothing. 148 00:16:37,360 --> 00:16:40,210 I feel unwell today. I'll keep my clothing on. 149 00:16:40,210 --> 00:16:42,040 You can head back first. 150 00:16:42,680 --> 00:16:45,020 - Go now. - Yes, Miss. 151 00:16:56,280 --> 00:16:59,020 What kind of life does Shangguan Zhi actually lead? 152 00:16:59,020 --> 00:17:02,580 If I keep up the act, I think my identity will be revealed one way or another. 153 00:17:02,580 --> 00:17:05,070 By then, I'll end up like her. 154 00:17:05,770 --> 00:17:07,360 There's Master too. 155 00:17:07,360 --> 00:17:10,940 I'm sure he suffered a huge blow after hearing about my death. 156 00:17:10,940 --> 00:17:12,880 I have to find him. 157 00:17:12,880 --> 00:17:16,670 I need to leave this place by tomorrow no matter what. 158 00:17:24,740 --> 00:17:26,210 Zhi'er? 159 00:17:34,230 --> 00:17:37,030 Zhi'er, you look much better now. 160 00:17:37,030 --> 00:17:40,110 Do you still feel uncomfortable anywhere in particular? 161 00:17:40,950 --> 00:17:43,030 I've fully recovered. Please... 162 00:17:43,030 --> 00:17:44,720 Brother, please don't worry about me. 163 00:17:44,720 --> 00:17:46,880 I'm glad to hear that. 164 00:17:46,880 --> 00:17:51,960 Zhi'er, you were in a sorry state when I saved you. 165 00:17:51,960 --> 00:17:54,090 Who landed you in that plight? 166 00:17:55,140 --> 00:17:57,670 I can't remember. 167 00:17:57,670 --> 00:18:01,930 - My head hurts when I try to recall the incident. - All right, then. 168 00:18:01,930 --> 00:18:03,820 You don't need to recall it. 169 00:18:03,820 --> 00:18:07,900 I shouldn't have asked you about it. I was just concerned about you. 170 00:18:12,150 --> 00:18:15,250 What are they doing? Brother, are you leaving? 171 00:18:15,250 --> 00:18:18,210 - Of course, we're leaving together. - Me too? 172 00:18:18,210 --> 00:18:22,390 Zhi'er, after I gave it some thought, I think I should bring you back to the capital with me. 173 00:18:22,390 --> 00:18:25,310 I'll hire a famous physician to help regulate your health. 174 00:18:25,310 --> 00:18:28,681 I've packed most of our belongings. We'll depart today. 175 00:18:28,681 --> 00:18:31,020 I cannot leave. 176 00:18:34,050 --> 00:18:37,600 Zhi'er, Heyang reminds you of the tragedy you experienced. 177 00:18:37,600 --> 00:18:41,500 I always listened to you in the past. Can you listen to me this time? 178 00:18:41,500 --> 00:18:46,430 Don't worry. The journey will be slow. It won't tire you out. 179 00:18:49,680 --> 00:18:52,760 Zhi'er, be a good girl. 180 00:19:13,460 --> 00:19:16,640 Brother, you kept me company in Heyang for one month. I'm sure many things were delayed. 181 00:19:16,640 --> 00:19:19,520 It must've been tough. 182 00:19:19,520 --> 00:19:23,960 I can make money anytime. However, I only have one sister. 183 00:19:38,790 --> 00:19:40,450 Stop the carriage. 184 00:19:43,530 --> 00:19:44,800 Why are you stopping the carriage? 185 00:19:44,800 --> 00:19:48,030 - I have an emergency to attend to. - All right. I'll join you. 186 00:19:49,410 --> 00:19:54,370 I have a stomach ache. Brother, are you sure you want to join me? 187 00:19:55,230 --> 00:19:58,380 - Ling'er, take good care of Miss. - Yes, Young Master Shangguan. 188 00:19:58,380 --> 00:20:02,140 [Tower of Joy] 189 00:20:07,880 --> 00:20:10,680 - Try it. - It's pretty good. 190 00:20:11,550 --> 00:20:14,550 Where is my earring? It was here just now. Help me look for it. 191 00:20:14,550 --> 00:20:17,630 Yes, Miss. Hurry and look for it. 192 00:20:17,630 --> 00:20:20,160 - How was it? Did you find any clues? - That's right. 193 00:20:20,160 --> 00:20:22,080 Great. 194 00:20:22,080 --> 00:20:24,190 You should've told me earlier. 195 00:20:26,550 --> 00:20:28,210 Miss. 196 00:20:28,760 --> 00:20:30,600 Miss? 197 00:20:39,340 --> 00:20:44,100 [Coffin House] 198 00:20:50,510 --> 00:20:52,290 [Coffin House] 199 00:21:00,070 --> 00:21:01,610 Master. 200 00:21:02,190 --> 00:21:04,020 Master! 201 00:21:05,520 --> 00:21:07,310 Master! 202 00:21:09,400 --> 00:21:11,190 Master! 203 00:21:11,190 --> 00:21:13,000 Master! 204 00:21:23,340 --> 00:21:25,600 There's blood on the ground. 205 00:21:26,390 --> 00:21:30,640 Don't tell me Master was harmed too? 206 00:21:31,790 --> 00:21:34,190 I think this looks nice. It looks better than the other one. 207 00:21:34,190 --> 00:21:35,670 - This does look exquisite. - Yes, right? 208 00:21:35,670 --> 00:21:38,950 Have you heard? The new magistrate will assume his position today. 209 00:21:38,950 --> 00:21:41,506 The entire Heyang knows about it. 210 00:21:41,506 --> 00:21:45,150 I even heard that the new magistrate is the future prince consort. 211 00:21:45,150 --> 00:21:46,530 How did you find out? 212 00:21:46,530 --> 00:21:49,620 The entire Heyang is talking about it. How could you not know? 213 00:21:51,910 --> 00:21:53,950 - What are they looking at? - Who is that? 214 00:21:53,950 --> 00:21:57,400 - Is that Official Pan? - Official Pan? 215 00:21:57,400 --> 00:22:00,740 - That's Official Pan! - He's riding a horse. 216 00:22:03,640 --> 00:22:06,230 Official Pan is actually in Heyang. 217 00:22:15,070 --> 00:22:17,570 Official Pan actually dyed his hair white. 218 00:22:22,880 --> 00:22:23,981 He's the new magistrate? 219 00:22:23,981 --> 00:22:26,430 Wasn't Official Pan impeached for forcibly taking a woman 220 00:22:26,430 --> 00:22:28,700 and causing his new wife to take her own life? 221 00:22:28,700 --> 00:22:31,898 How did he become the magistrate of Heyang? 222 00:22:31,898 --> 00:22:33,760 You have no idea. 223 00:22:33,760 --> 00:22:35,310 I just came back from the capital. 224 00:22:35,310 --> 00:22:37,240 I heard that he made acquaintances with the princess long ago. 225 00:22:37,240 --> 00:22:41,050 However, he couldn't marry her as he had a marriage granted by the late emperor. 226 00:22:41,050 --> 00:22:42,640 Now, they're engaged. 227 00:22:42,640 --> 00:22:44,800 The Princess told several important ministers to recommend him 228 00:22:44,800 --> 00:22:48,360 to be a magistrate in Heyang as a figurehead in the name of mourning his late wife. 229 00:22:48,360 --> 00:22:52,010 When he returns to the imperial court, we cannot address him as Official Pan. 230 00:22:52,010 --> 00:22:55,900 - You're right. - We have to address him as prince consort by then. 231 00:22:55,900 --> 00:22:59,600 No wonder. He's just waiting for his rise to prominence. 232 00:22:59,600 --> 00:23:01,860 He'll be a prince consort when he goes back. 233 00:23:02,880 --> 00:23:08,039 So, he married me and killed me to end the marriage granted by the late emperor. 234 00:23:08,039 --> 00:23:10,380 Now, he's all set to rise to the top. 235 00:23:10,380 --> 00:23:14,100 ♫ Is it a moment of liberation or cowardice? ♫ 236 00:23:14,100 --> 00:23:18,800 ♫ Perhaps I've mistakenly entered your heart, and now I'm feeling unsettled ♫ 237 00:23:18,800 --> 00:23:22,420 ♫ I'm unwilling to just be a passer-by with you ♫ 238 00:23:22,420 --> 00:23:26,520 ♫ I'm not going to give up without a fight ♫ 239 00:23:26,520 --> 00:23:29,560 ♫ My life would have been worth living ♫ 240 00:23:29,560 --> 00:23:34,060 ♫ If grass and trees are sharp blades, if mountains and waters are temples ♫ 241 00:23:34,060 --> 00:23:36,150 ♫ Every moment with you is a blessing ♫ 242 00:23:36,150 --> 00:23:39,650 I came to find you not just to fulfill the marriage contract 243 00:23:39,650 --> 00:23:44,410 but because I want to find you, take care of you, and protect you. 244 00:23:44,410 --> 00:23:48,000 Whether it's 10 years ago or 10 years from now, 245 00:23:48,820 --> 00:23:52,850 you're the only person I want to marry in this lifetime. 246 00:23:53,400 --> 00:23:56,170 When he returns to the imperial court, we cannot address him as Official Pan. 247 00:23:56,170 --> 00:23:58,860 We have to address him as prince consort by then. 248 00:24:06,800 --> 00:24:08,650 Miss! 249 00:24:11,890 --> 00:24:13,680 - Zhi'er. - Miss! 250 00:24:13,680 --> 00:24:15,250 Zhi'er! 251 00:24:34,840 --> 00:24:36,470 Zhi'er. 252 00:24:40,100 --> 00:24:41,810 What's wrong? 253 00:24:45,120 --> 00:24:47,360 I got lost. 254 00:24:51,310 --> 00:24:53,240 Tell me. 255 00:24:53,900 --> 00:24:56,090 Why are you upset? 256 00:24:57,740 --> 00:25:01,130 Were you in a hurry to bring me back to the capital 257 00:25:01,130 --> 00:25:03,950 because you knew Brother Yue was going to be the new magistrate? 258 00:25:16,100 --> 00:25:18,530 I knew that you just recovered not long ago. 259 00:25:19,120 --> 00:25:22,130 I was worried that you might be triggered when you see him. 260 00:25:22,130 --> 00:25:26,370 Zhi'er, come back to the capital with me. 261 00:25:26,370 --> 00:25:30,600 I won't go anywhere. I only want to stay here. 262 00:25:33,180 --> 00:25:37,480 Zhi'er, I know you have deep feelings for Pan Yue. 263 00:25:37,480 --> 00:25:42,290 However, some relationships can't be forced. There's no need to repeat your mistake. 264 00:25:43,200 --> 00:25:46,410 But he has already ruined my life. 265 00:25:51,870 --> 00:25:56,780 I'm sorry, but I have to stay. 266 00:26:03,780 --> 00:26:07,680 All right. I promise you. 267 00:26:08,440 --> 00:26:12,770 From now on, you can stay here for as long as you want. 268 00:26:13,480 --> 00:26:16,960 You can do whatever you want. I'll follow your will. 269 00:26:16,960 --> 00:26:18,650 Really? 270 00:26:23,600 --> 00:26:29,510 But no matter what, you must promise me that you won't run away from home 271 00:26:29,510 --> 00:26:33,480 or attempt anything foolish again, understood? 272 00:26:45,400 --> 00:26:48,260 [Sunrise Garden] 273 00:26:50,800 --> 00:26:57,290 Shangguan Zhi, I cannot forgive you for what you've done. 274 00:26:57,990 --> 00:27:01,920 However, it wasn't my wish for you to die because of that. 275 00:27:02,630 --> 00:27:04,800 Now, I'm using your identity. 276 00:27:04,800 --> 00:27:09,600 I know this is unfair to your elder brother, 277 00:27:11,080 --> 00:27:13,390 but I have no choice. 278 00:27:14,600 --> 00:27:19,270 I can only approach Pan Yue and expose his true colors by using your identity. 279 00:27:19,270 --> 00:27:24,750 I'm sure you're unhappy with your wrongful death if you're in the afterlife now. 280 00:27:25,630 --> 00:27:27,360 I promise you. 281 00:27:27,990 --> 00:27:32,850 I will bring the culprit to justice so that you can rest in peace. 282 00:27:58,270 --> 00:28:00,870 She likes fresh flowers. 283 00:28:05,600 --> 00:28:09,220 She loves to doll herself up, and she's an attention-seeker, huh? 284 00:28:14,680 --> 00:28:16,420 [Lucky] 285 00:28:18,080 --> 00:28:20,950 She's pretty superstitious for a young girl. 286 00:28:25,520 --> 00:28:28,680 [Facial Features of a Beauty] 287 00:28:31,440 --> 00:28:34,390 We do have some similarities. 288 00:28:37,150 --> 00:28:41,540 Lifting one's lips, biting the bottom lip with the upper lip. Make sure none but eight teeth are visible. 289 00:28:41,540 --> 00:28:45,950 By practicing such moves, you'll win a man's heart with your smile. 290 00:28:47,520 --> 00:28:52,500 Brother Yue, how have you been? 291 00:28:56,150 --> 00:28:58,480 Madam, take a look at these jade bangles. 292 00:28:58,480 --> 00:29:01,870 These are made with top-quality Nephrite jade. Look at its glow and design. 293 00:29:01,870 --> 00:29:04,600 There's an elegant air surrounding it. 294 00:29:04,600 --> 00:29:06,920 If a person of your fair complexion puts it on, 295 00:29:06,920 --> 00:29:09,740 people will mistake it as a part of your fair body. 296 00:29:09,740 --> 00:29:12,170 All right. I'll take this. 297 00:29:12,750 --> 00:29:16,960 I wish you health and prosperity! Please come again! 298 00:29:16,960 --> 00:29:19,170 - Free profit. - Miss. 299 00:29:19,840 --> 00:29:23,480 Our Miss wishes to check out your collection. Come with me. 300 00:29:23,480 --> 00:29:24,970 Okay. 301 00:29:25,750 --> 00:29:29,260 - Sister, keep an eye on my stool for me. Don't let anyone steal it. - All right. 302 00:29:32,560 --> 00:29:35,820 Miss, she's here. 303 00:29:47,750 --> 00:29:49,870 Ling'er, buy some food for me. 304 00:29:49,870 --> 00:29:51,620 Yes, Miss. 305 00:29:58,700 --> 00:30:01,720 Miss, do you wish to buy some accessories? 306 00:30:11,700 --> 00:30:13,410 Miss, you have excellent taste. 307 00:30:13,410 --> 00:30:17,600 These are made with top-quality Nephrite jade. Look at its glow and design. 308 00:30:20,320 --> 00:30:22,330 What are you doing? 309 00:30:23,350 --> 00:30:26,984 These are made with low-quality minerals that have been dyed. 310 00:30:26,984 --> 00:30:29,460 You mined the minerals at the bottom of the Southern Mountain. 311 00:30:29,460 --> 00:30:31,340 You bought the dye from the Ghost Market. 312 00:30:31,340 --> 00:30:36,270 It may not be obvious usually, but the color will surely fade when it's heated. 313 00:30:36,270 --> 00:30:37,440 You... 314 00:30:37,440 --> 00:30:38,960 You... 315 00:30:38,960 --> 00:30:40,960 Who are you? 316 00:30:40,960 --> 00:30:43,390 I'm Yang Caiwei. 317 00:30:45,700 --> 00:30:47,580 You're Sister Yang? 318 00:30:50,960 --> 00:30:52,780 It's me. 319 00:30:54,350 --> 00:30:56,920 How did you become like this? 320 00:30:56,920 --> 00:31:00,150 As I don't have much time, I'll explain the situation to you next time. 321 00:31:00,150 --> 00:31:02,600 Xiaosheng, the coffin house was raided. And Master is missing. 322 00:31:02,600 --> 00:31:05,960 I think you're a resourceful girl. Can you do some inquiries for me? 323 00:31:07,200 --> 00:31:09,110 It's me. 324 00:31:09,110 --> 00:31:11,300 Are you truly Sister Yang? 325 00:31:12,840 --> 00:31:15,460 I'm glad that you're okay. 326 00:31:15,460 --> 00:31:18,700 I thought something happened to you. I was so upset, you know? 327 00:31:18,700 --> 00:31:22,800 It's fine. Everything's fine. It's me. 328 00:31:22,800 --> 00:31:24,600 Miss. 329 00:31:25,320 --> 00:31:27,770 Regarding the things I told you, you must keep it a secret. 330 00:31:29,920 --> 00:31:33,100 Miss, I'm done. 331 00:31:34,990 --> 00:31:37,320 Heyang is a desolate place indeed. 332 00:31:37,320 --> 00:31:40,610 I shouldn't have wasted my time viewing such subpar accessories. 333 00:31:41,800 --> 00:31:44,990 So what if you're rich? Does that mean you can bully us? 334 00:31:44,990 --> 00:31:48,630 It's fine if you don't want to buy my wares. But why did you have to smash them? 335 00:31:49,440 --> 00:31:52,170 Ling'er, pay her ten times the money. 336 00:31:52,170 --> 00:31:54,310 Yes, Miss. 337 00:32:13,350 --> 00:32:15,860 Sister Yang is rich now. 338 00:32:16,590 --> 00:32:18,520 This is great. 339 00:32:20,000 --> 00:32:23,780 After one month of separation, I didn't expect you to return. 340 00:32:25,470 --> 00:32:27,900 Regarding the incident with Miss Yang, 341 00:32:31,010 --> 00:32:33,560 you don't need to pay heed to the rumors out there. 342 00:32:33,560 --> 00:32:35,590 After all, they don't know you well. 343 00:32:35,590 --> 00:32:38,880 She's already gone. There's no need to mention her name again. 344 00:32:40,920 --> 00:32:42,230 Heyang is notorious for its hostility. 345 00:32:42,230 --> 00:32:45,750 I heard that the previous magistrates who wanted to achieve something here 346 00:32:45,750 --> 00:32:49,000 all left within six months. 347 00:32:49,000 --> 00:32:53,540 But you came here of your own accord. Do you have other plans in mind? 348 00:32:54,890 --> 00:32:57,340 Indeed. There's something I must do here. 349 00:32:57,340 --> 00:33:00,440 However, it's a long story. 350 00:33:00,440 --> 00:33:02,890 You can return to the capital, and manage your business first. 351 00:33:02,890 --> 00:33:05,320 I'll tell you the details when I have the chance. 352 00:33:05,320 --> 00:33:10,020 Okay. Just tell me if there's anything you need me to do. 353 00:33:10,020 --> 00:33:13,540 - I need you to do one thing now. - Tell me, then. 354 00:33:14,340 --> 00:33:17,880 Didn't you say you wanted to offer me a toast? I've been waiting for it for a long time. 355 00:33:18,700 --> 00:33:21,950 All right. Here. 356 00:33:33,650 --> 00:33:36,650 Zhi'er, do you feel better? 357 00:33:36,650 --> 00:33:38,010 What are you doing here? 358 00:33:38,010 --> 00:33:41,340 We have to return to the capital tomorrow morning. You should rest well now. 359 00:33:41,340 --> 00:33:48,070 Brother, don't worry. I wish to speak with Brother Yue before we leave. 360 00:33:48,070 --> 00:33:51,270 Okay. Go ahead, then. 361 00:34:01,220 --> 00:34:04,720 I've managed to escape from death and reflect upon my actions. 362 00:34:04,720 --> 00:34:07,240 I've realized a lot of things. 363 00:34:07,240 --> 00:34:11,440 Some relationships cannot be forced. 364 00:34:11,440 --> 00:34:15,840 I feel ashamed for all the ridiculous things that I've done. 365 00:34:15,840 --> 00:34:19,360 I shouldn't have been obsessed with love, and been willful without considering other people's feelings. 366 00:34:19,360 --> 00:34:24,090 Therefore, I hereby apologize to you. 367 00:34:24,090 --> 00:34:26,090 I accept your apology. 368 00:34:26,090 --> 00:34:28,640 - Please go back. - No. 369 00:34:28,640 --> 00:34:31,460 I don't think an apology is enough. 370 00:34:40,840 --> 00:34:42,440 [Lusted for men, I was willful.] 371 00:34:42,440 --> 00:34:44,240 [I had no virtues, and my life was empty.] 372 00:34:44,240 --> 00:34:45,860 [Now, I've been reborn.] 373 00:34:45,860 --> 00:34:48,160 [I shall punish the evil and praise the good.] 374 00:34:51,120 --> 00:34:54,790 In the past, I was too stubborn to change. You won't believe me no matter what I tell you. 375 00:34:54,790 --> 00:34:59,360 Therefore, this time, I've written them down with my blood to prove my sincerity. 376 00:34:59,360 --> 00:35:01,260 Each of your words was filled with your blood and tears, huh? 377 00:35:01,260 --> 00:35:03,360 You did put a lot of effort into them. 378 00:35:03,360 --> 00:35:07,560 You rested for one month, yet it seems your writing has improved. 379 00:35:08,650 --> 00:35:12,510 It's just that the phrase "punish the evil and praise the good" is... 380 00:35:13,230 --> 00:35:17,730 This time, I almost died. We should treat other people as we would ourselves. 381 00:35:17,730 --> 00:35:22,410 Plenty of disasters have occurred here, and there are plenty of dead bodies uncared for. 382 00:35:22,410 --> 00:35:26,160 Brother Yue, I know you came here to rectify Heyang. 383 00:35:26,160 --> 00:35:29,400 Therefore, I wish to join the county office and help you out. 384 00:35:29,400 --> 00:35:31,710 I wish to contribute to your cause. 385 00:35:31,710 --> 00:35:36,540 If criminals can be brought to justice, and the people can live in peace, 386 00:35:36,540 --> 00:35:39,220 my revival will be worth it. 387 00:35:41,890 --> 00:35:47,470 Brother Yue, Magistrate Pan, please give me a chance. 388 00:35:47,470 --> 00:35:50,640 I don't care even if I have to become an errand girl. 389 00:35:50,640 --> 00:35:53,880 I'll surely put down the past, and not cause trouble for you two again. 390 00:35:59,640 --> 00:36:03,070 I'm touched by Zhi'er's resolve. 391 00:36:03,070 --> 00:36:07,680 Initially, I wanted to bring her back to the capital with me tomorrow morning. 392 00:36:07,680 --> 00:36:13,700 But Zhi'er is truly sincere about this. Even the Heavens can bear witness to her sincerity. 393 00:36:13,700 --> 00:36:18,160 No matter how heartless you are, you should be shaken by that. 394 00:36:21,060 --> 00:36:24,480 You're right. She's sincere indeed. 395 00:36:24,480 --> 00:36:29,370 No matter how heartless I am, I have to be shaken by her speech. 396 00:36:32,410 --> 00:36:35,330 After a period of absence, look at others with new eyes. (T/N: proverb) 397 00:36:35,330 --> 00:36:36,990 Come. 398 00:36:38,200 --> 00:36:39,910 Here's a toast to you. 399 00:36:40,729 --> 00:36:42,679 It's my token of sincerity. 400 00:36:46,800 --> 00:36:48,940 - No need for that. - This is necessary. 401 00:36:48,940 --> 00:36:50,920 No need... 402 00:37:00,780 --> 00:37:03,990 You should go back and improve your blood letter. 403 00:37:03,990 --> 00:37:09,230 At least the first four sentences were concise and impactful. 404 00:37:09,810 --> 00:37:12,470 Thank you for the hospitality. I shall take my leave now. 405 00:37:12,470 --> 00:37:14,600 May you have a smooth trip tomorrow. 406 00:37:21,410 --> 00:37:25,740 Ling'er, let them finish their conversation. 407 00:37:25,740 --> 00:37:27,500 Pan Yue. 408 00:37:27,500 --> 00:37:31,880 Pan Yue, you mustn't leave. I have a question for you. 409 00:37:33,710 --> 00:37:38,090 You're avoiding me because you want to marry the princess, right? 410 00:37:39,540 --> 00:37:41,680 What did you say? 411 00:37:41,680 --> 00:37:42,980 Am I wrong? 412 00:37:42,980 --> 00:37:45,320 You've been giving me the cold shoulder 413 00:37:45,320 --> 00:37:48,300 while you bow to the princess and please her in any way you can. 414 00:37:48,300 --> 00:37:52,210 You said you didn't care about beauty or wealth, huh? 415 00:37:52,210 --> 00:37:55,070 I didn't expect you to desire something that was even more vulgar. 416 00:37:55,680 --> 00:37:57,700 It's a shame that I wasn't born into the imperial family. 417 00:37:57,700 --> 00:38:00,570 I couldn't help you to ascend the ranks. 418 00:38:00,570 --> 00:38:03,260 It's a shame that Yang Caiwei had to become your stepping stone, 419 00:38:03,260 --> 00:38:05,960 even though she died not long ago. 420 00:38:05,960 --> 00:38:09,600 You're just better-looking than average. What gives you the right to bully people? 421 00:38:09,600 --> 00:38:15,480 You trampled upon my feelings for you, and acted nonchalantly about it. 422 00:38:15,480 --> 00:38:19,227 You may look like a glorious person, but you're rotten inside! 423 00:38:19,227 --> 00:38:21,710 Pan Yue, what did I do for you to treat me like this? 424 00:38:21,710 --> 00:38:25,130 I was leading a great life before this. Why did you have to appear in front of me? 425 00:38:25,130 --> 00:38:27,090 Why must you treat me like this? 426 00:38:27,090 --> 00:38:28,690 Why? 427 00:38:31,840 --> 00:38:39,570 Shangguan Zhi, I didn't know that you had such a sharp tongue. 428 00:38:40,230 --> 00:38:43,600 Diplomacy before violence, huh? 429 00:38:43,600 --> 00:38:48,740 What did you expect to get from me with this devious plot of yours? 430 00:38:51,230 --> 00:38:53,300 I just want to help you out in the county office. 431 00:38:53,300 --> 00:38:56,600 Can you even believe your own words? 432 00:38:56,600 --> 00:39:01,090 Listen. You better return to the capital immediately. 433 00:39:01,090 --> 00:39:03,600 Do not mention her name again. 434 00:39:03,600 --> 00:39:07,110 Don't try to challenge my patience. 435 00:39:07,110 --> 00:39:12,400 If not, even I don't know what I'll do to you. 436 00:39:16,710 --> 00:39:18,790 - Zhi'er. Are you okay? - Miss! 437 00:39:18,790 --> 00:39:20,850 - Miss! - Zhi'er! 438 00:39:20,850 --> 00:39:22,550 Are you okay? 439 00:39:25,880 --> 00:39:28,690 Pan Yue, you crossed the line. 440 00:39:33,310 --> 00:39:36,550 I deserved it. It's not his fault. 441 00:39:36,550 --> 00:39:40,330 Although Zhi'er has a hasty temper, she only has admiration for you. 442 00:39:40,330 --> 00:39:44,510 It's not like she's a villain. Why are you treating her like this? 443 00:39:50,220 --> 00:39:54,380 Pan Yue, you know this too. She's my only sister. 444 00:39:54,380 --> 00:39:57,460 I gave her everything she wanted since young. 445 00:39:57,460 --> 00:40:01,370 You know fully well how I treat her. 446 00:40:01,370 --> 00:40:03,310 She was indeed insensible when she was young. 447 00:40:03,310 --> 00:40:05,550 But now, she's all grown up. 448 00:40:05,550 --> 00:40:08,700 She's willing to turn over a new leaf. Can't you just give her a chance? 449 00:40:08,700 --> 00:40:11,460 And she just recovered not long ago. 450 00:40:11,460 --> 00:40:13,880 How could you make her this agitated? 451 00:40:13,880 --> 00:40:17,850 Will you be able to sleep in peace if something happens to her? 452 00:40:23,900 --> 00:40:25,700 Fine. 453 00:40:25,700 --> 00:40:31,290 Since you already said that, I'll give her one last chance. 454 00:40:34,040 --> 00:40:35,540 Ling'er. 455 00:40:36,280 --> 00:40:38,360 Take Miss back and treat her wound. 456 00:40:38,360 --> 00:40:40,330 Yes, Young Master Shangguan. 457 00:41:34,950 --> 00:41:37,530 So, it's you. 458 00:41:46,790 --> 00:41:56,700 Timing and Subtitles brought to you by True Face of Love 🌸 Team @Viki.com 459 00:42:04,660 --> 00:42:09,500 'Door' - Zhou Shen 460 00:42:09,500 --> 00:42:17,340 ♫ Like the dew, waiting for a glimmer of sunlight to welcome the morning ♫ 461 00:42:17,340 --> 00:42:24,780 ♫ How many glances to we need to exchange to affirm each other? ♫ 462 00:42:24,780 --> 00:42:28,620 ♫ Your sincerity fools me ♫ 463 00:42:28,620 --> 00:42:33,100 ♫ And my seriousness traps you ♫ 464 00:42:33,100 --> 00:42:39,480 ♫ The depth of the past is best left unexplored ♫ 465 00:42:39,480 --> 00:42:43,500 ♫ How many more failures do I have to experience? ♫ 466 00:42:43,500 --> 00:42:47,280 ♫ Before I can face love and hared with confidence? ♫ 467 00:42:47,280 --> 00:42:50,560 ♫ No one should ask about the moment of letting go ♫ 468 00:42:50,560 --> 00:42:54,380 ♫ Is it a moment of liberation or cowardice? ♫ 469 00:42:54,380 --> 00:42:58,980 ♫ Perhaps I've mistakenly entered your heart, and now I'm feeling unsettled ♫ 470 00:42:58,980 --> 00:43:02,560 ♫ I'm unwilling to just be a passer-by with you ♫ 471 00:43:02,560 --> 00:43:06,600 ♫ I'm not going to give up without a fight ♫ 472 00:43:06,600 --> 00:43:09,700 ♫ My life would have been worth living ♫ 473 00:43:09,700 --> 00:43:14,400 ♫ If grass and trees are sharp blades, if mountains and waters are temples ♫ 474 00:43:14,400 --> 00:43:17,820 ♫ Every moment with you is a blessing ♫ 475 00:43:17,820 --> 00:43:21,660 ♫ I will never take you for granted ♫ 476 00:43:21,660 --> 00:43:28,640 ♫ And I want to be worthy of your love ♫ 477 00:43:28,640 --> 00:43:33,220 ♫ Perhaps I've mistakenly entered your heart, and now I'm feeling unsettled ♫ 478 00:43:33,220 --> 00:43:36,860 ♫ I'm unwilling to just be a passer-by with you ♫ 479 00:43:36,860 --> 00:43:41,100 ♫ I'm not going to give up without a fight ♫ 480 00:43:41,100 --> 00:43:44,120 ♫ My life would have been worth living ♫ 481 00:43:44,120 --> 00:43:48,500 ♫ If grass and trees are sharp blades, if mountains and waters are temples ♫ 482 00:43:48,500 --> 00:43:52,080 ♫ Every moment with you is a blessing ♫ 483 00:43:52,080 --> 00:43:55,860 ♫ I will never take you for granted ♫ 484 00:43:55,860 --> 00:44:02,980 ♫ And I want to be worthy of your love ♫ 485 00:44:04,160 --> 00:44:12,540 ♫ Be worthy of your love ♫