1 00:00:22,360 --> 00:00:30,280 ♫ In the stormy night ♫ 2 00:00:30,280 --> 00:00:37,760 ♫ The dark hair of a charming woman is reflected in the flame of a candle ♫ 3 00:00:37,760 --> 00:00:41,680 ♫ Shrouded by year after year of memories ♫ 4 00:00:41,680 --> 00:00:46,220 ♫ I can do nothing but feign indifference ♫ 5 00:00:46,220 --> 00:00:53,880 ♫ Outlining your cheeks ♫ 6 00:00:53,880 --> 00:00:55,740 ♫ Together and apart, just like quicksand ♫ 7 00:00:55,740 --> 00:00:57,960 ♫ I'm meant to make peace with myself ♫ 8 00:00:57,960 --> 00:01:01,800 ♫ Rebuild or crumble ♫ 9 00:01:01,800 --> 00:01:04,060 ♫ Drift away in the clouds ♫ 10 00:01:04,060 --> 00:01:06,020 ♫ Driving away ♫ 11 00:01:06,020 --> 00:01:09,920 ♫ Your dashing pretense ♫ 12 00:01:09,920 --> 00:01:11,940 ♫ A drunken dream ♫ 13 00:01:11,940 --> 00:01:13,860 ♫ A person I miss ♫ 14 00:01:13,860 --> 00:01:17,640 ♫ Of course I know if it's real ♫ 15 00:01:17,640 --> 00:01:22,080 ♫ Even if you're just by my side ♫ 16 00:01:22,080 --> 00:01:29,040 ♫ I want to hold on to you but I can only play dumb ♫ 17 00:01:29,940 --> 00:01:36,020 [In Blossom] 18 00:01:36,020 --> 00:01:39,540 [Episode 26] 19 00:01:41,230 --> 00:01:43,910 When men fall in love, they can get away from it whenever they want. 20 00:01:43,910 --> 00:01:47,080 When women fall in love, they are infatuated. 21 00:01:47,080 --> 00:01:49,870 Miss Yang, you are too confident. 22 00:01:49,870 --> 00:01:52,880 It's not about confidence. It's about trust. 23 00:01:54,720 --> 00:01:58,040 Now that it has come to this, I don't think this is within your control anymore. 24 00:01:58,040 --> 00:02:00,000 I've given you a choice. 25 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:03,270 It's best if you let go of him. 26 00:02:03,270 --> 00:02:05,280 If you don't... 27 00:02:06,230 --> 00:02:07,920 What if I don't? 28 00:02:14,400 --> 00:02:19,950 Then, just drink this wine and die again. 29 00:02:44,110 --> 00:02:48,000 It seems Your Highness has done a lot in testing me with this poisonous wine. 30 00:02:52,030 --> 00:02:54,800 Miss Yang, you're indeed extraordinary. 31 00:02:57,190 --> 00:03:00,550 How is it? How did you find the Snowy Jade Wine from the capital? 32 00:03:00,550 --> 00:03:03,400 I drank it so quickly that I didn't even taste it. 33 00:03:06,880 --> 00:03:09,360 How did you know there was no poison in this wine? 34 00:03:09,360 --> 00:03:11,160 Your Highness, you are in an exalted position, 35 00:03:11,160 --> 00:03:14,910 yet you are willing to sacrifice your chastity to capture the nation's enemy with Pan Yue. 36 00:03:14,910 --> 00:03:17,320 How could a woman so righteous, brave, and fearless 37 00:03:17,320 --> 00:03:21,710 poison an innocent person for love affairs? 38 00:03:23,160 --> 00:03:24,960 I've always been curious. 39 00:03:24,960 --> 00:03:30,830 What kind of woman could make a stubborn donkey like Pan Yue, so obsessed and loyal? 40 00:03:30,830 --> 00:03:33,720 When I saw you today, I understood why. 41 00:03:33,720 --> 00:03:36,670 Passionate, righteous, courageous, and resourceful. 42 00:03:36,670 --> 00:03:41,630 I envied you for having Pan Yue at first. Now, I envy Pan Yue for having you. 43 00:03:43,030 --> 00:03:45,360 I'm undeserving of such praise. 44 00:03:45,360 --> 00:03:48,880 I was deliberately testing you. For that, I apologize to you, Miss Yang. 45 00:03:49,910 --> 00:03:52,720 I hope that we can be friends, Miss Yang. 46 00:03:52,720 --> 00:03:54,470 I hope for the same, Your Highness. 47 00:03:54,470 --> 00:03:56,360 Your Highness, you are gentle and pure-hearted. 48 00:03:56,360 --> 00:03:59,760 If I can be Your Highness's friend, that would be my honor. 49 00:04:07,980 --> 00:04:08,630 [Xiuyun Clothier] 50 00:04:08,630 --> 00:04:10,630 Here, Prince Consort. 51 00:04:11,800 --> 00:04:13,240 Prince Consort. 52 00:04:13,240 --> 00:04:17,520 You are so handsome and cool as if you had the sun and the moon in your arms. 53 00:04:19,830 --> 00:04:22,510 The Xiuyun Clothier must follow all requirements of the Prince Consort 54 00:04:22,510 --> 00:04:24,440 and prepare the wedding garment. 55 00:04:24,440 --> 00:04:26,590 Yes, definitely. 56 00:04:41,600 --> 00:04:43,720 Your Highness, what brings you here? 57 00:04:43,720 --> 00:04:46,760 I happened to pass by, so I came to see the Prince Consort try his clothes. 58 00:04:46,760 --> 00:04:50,560 This place recommended by Mr. Sun is indeed extraordinary. 59 00:04:52,920 --> 00:04:55,720 What are you doing after this, Pan? 60 00:04:55,720 --> 00:04:58,440 The person has been picked up and is in the carriage. 61 00:04:58,440 --> 00:05:00,590 I shall follow your wishes, Your Highness. 62 00:05:01,480 --> 00:05:03,350 You have worked hard today, Mr. Sun. 63 00:05:03,350 --> 00:05:07,230 I'll send the Prince Consort home myself. You may leave us to it. 64 00:05:07,230 --> 00:05:08,720 Yes, Your Highness. 65 00:05:19,880 --> 00:05:21,720 Pan Yue? 66 00:05:25,230 --> 00:05:28,150 Why is he with some other woman? 67 00:05:36,040 --> 00:05:39,230 Were you comfortable during your stay at the Shangguan Mansion yesterday? 68 00:05:39,230 --> 00:05:42,670 Her Highness just told me that some were finding fault with you at Fengya Garden. 69 00:05:42,670 --> 00:05:44,200 Did you get picked on? 70 00:05:44,200 --> 00:05:47,230 Do I look like someone who swallows her anger? 71 00:05:47,230 --> 00:05:49,720 Instead, I was worried about you. When you were dealing with those in the palace, 72 00:05:49,720 --> 00:05:51,960 did Her Majesty make things difficult for you? 73 00:05:53,040 --> 00:05:54,480 Hey, you two. 74 00:05:54,480 --> 00:05:59,200 You were just separated for one day, was it so difficult? Do you have to be so lovey-dovey? 75 00:05:59,200 --> 00:06:03,400 Previously, you were separated for ten years. Didn't you get used to it already? 76 00:06:04,270 --> 00:06:08,310 I'll never get used to being apart from her. 77 00:06:10,880 --> 00:06:15,590 I really doubt you are the Mr. Pan I knew. 78 00:06:16,550 --> 00:06:18,880 Let's get down to business. 79 00:06:18,880 --> 00:06:20,720 Your Highness, we have found out 80 00:06:20,720 --> 00:06:23,480 that the group of people has a mysterious stronghold in the capital. 81 00:06:23,480 --> 00:06:25,670 Every year, they would send a large number of performers 82 00:06:25,670 --> 00:06:27,480 from the Hundred Flowers Court in Heyang. 83 00:06:27,480 --> 00:06:28,880 They are stirring up trouble in the imperial court. 84 00:06:28,880 --> 00:06:30,920 It's true that their power cannot be underestimated. 85 00:06:30,920 --> 00:06:33,600 When in the capital, you are under their influence. 86 00:06:33,600 --> 00:06:35,720 You have to be extra cautious in every step you take. 87 00:06:35,720 --> 00:06:40,549 Don't worry, we'll meet up with Qing Di right away, and come up with a sound strategy. 88 00:06:40,549 --> 00:06:44,040 Investigate everything quickly, and find out the mastermind. 89 00:06:44,040 --> 00:06:45,240 Yes. 90 00:06:55,070 --> 00:06:57,150 This is the Third Mansion of Willow Street. 91 00:07:14,510 --> 00:07:16,520 You two, please come with me. 92 00:07:26,880 --> 00:07:28,550 Please, come inside. 93 00:07:58,640 --> 00:08:01,190 Mistress, Mr. Pan and the others are here. 94 00:08:09,760 --> 00:08:13,920 Miss Qing, what kind of dance were they performing? It was so unique. 95 00:08:13,920 --> 00:08:16,790 It's called Dancing Among the Clouds. 96 00:08:16,790 --> 00:08:20,640 It was arranged by me and Yunchang back then. 97 00:08:20,640 --> 00:08:23,510 It's the Hundred Flowers Court's secret technique. 98 00:08:23,510 --> 00:08:27,070 The key to this dance is on the waist, abdomen, and ankles. 99 00:08:27,070 --> 00:08:32,080 Without years of practice, one cannot perform it. 100 00:08:32,080 --> 00:08:35,710 I finally understand why the mastermind in the capital 101 00:08:35,710 --> 00:08:38,830 wants to cooperate with the Hundred Flowers Court in Heyang. 102 00:08:40,560 --> 00:08:42,608 This is my confidant, Yun. 103 00:08:42,608 --> 00:08:44,110 When they come to pick her up, 104 00:08:44,110 --> 00:08:48,470 she will leave clues along the way, and cooperate with you in secret. 105 00:08:49,590 --> 00:08:51,350 Greetings, Mr. Pan. 106 00:08:53,440 --> 00:08:55,840 Miss Yun, this journey is perilous. 107 00:08:55,840 --> 00:08:57,960 - Are you aware of it? - Yes. 108 00:08:57,960 --> 00:09:01,270 However, I'm willing to risk it for Miss Qing. 109 00:09:02,760 --> 00:09:04,880 - When will they arrive? - According to the convention, 110 00:09:04,880 --> 00:09:07,400 they will inform us two days in advance. 111 00:09:07,400 --> 00:09:09,760 When the girls have rested and well adjusted, 112 00:09:09,760 --> 00:09:11,840 someone will come to examine them and take them away. 113 00:09:11,840 --> 00:09:15,440 If they don't pass the examination, the girls could be rejected. 114 00:09:15,440 --> 00:09:18,960 If so, we will follow the plan. Notify me as soon as there is any news. 115 00:09:18,960 --> 00:09:20,560 Don't worry, Mr. Pan. 116 00:09:38,910 --> 00:09:42,230 Well, I will go back to Shangguan Mansion and wait for the news. 117 00:09:42,230 --> 00:09:45,910 It's not easy for us to meet. Why don't you stay with me a little longer? 118 00:09:47,110 --> 00:09:51,470 I'm afraid of being seen by others. People would be gossiping about you again. 119 00:09:53,350 --> 00:09:56,200 Come, I'll take you somewhere. 120 00:09:56,200 --> 00:09:57,830 Where? 121 00:10:08,670 --> 00:10:11,440 Is this the peach blossom forest we went to when we were children? 122 00:10:11,440 --> 00:10:15,400 Yes, a memory exclusive to you and me. 123 00:10:15,400 --> 00:10:17,030 Pan Yue. 124 00:10:17,030 --> 00:10:19,840 Pan Yue, I know you are here. 125 00:10:19,840 --> 00:10:22,200 Pan Yue, come out. 126 00:10:28,590 --> 00:10:30,120 Pan Yue. 127 00:10:38,110 --> 00:10:40,470 Who did you fight with again? 128 00:10:40,470 --> 00:10:43,030 Ze is looking for you all over the place. 129 00:10:46,000 --> 00:10:50,200 No matter what nonsense others say, just ignore them. 130 00:10:50,200 --> 00:10:52,440 It's not worth being angry with them. 131 00:10:52,440 --> 00:10:54,880 Are my father and brothers considered as "others"? 132 00:10:54,880 --> 00:10:57,640 The Pan Mansion is not my home. I won't go back again. 133 00:10:57,640 --> 00:11:01,000 Alright. If you don't go home, I won't either. 134 00:11:01,000 --> 00:11:02,900 We will stay right here. 135 00:11:02,900 --> 00:11:05,760 When these peach blossoms wilt and bear peaches, 136 00:11:05,760 --> 00:11:08,280 we will eat the peaches and plant the pits. 137 00:11:08,280 --> 00:11:09,790 That way, we will get more peaches. 138 00:11:09,790 --> 00:11:12,230 We will do that over and over again. 139 00:11:12,230 --> 00:11:16,350 Soon, this little peach forest will become a big peach forest. 140 00:11:16,350 --> 00:11:19,840 We will be the rulers of this mountain, and no one can bother us. 141 00:11:19,840 --> 00:11:23,950 Before the first peach appeared, we would have starved to death. 142 00:11:26,840 --> 00:11:28,680 Do you have a dagger with you? 143 00:11:35,500 --> 00:11:39,220 [Pan Residence] 144 00:11:39,910 --> 00:11:42,150 You say Pan Mansion is not your home. 145 00:11:42,150 --> 00:11:44,440 Treat this as your second home 146 00:11:44,440 --> 00:11:48,200 and keep all the annoying people and things out of the gates. 147 00:11:50,420 --> 00:11:53,580 ♫ Winter and spring, there is happiness ♫ 148 00:11:53,580 --> 00:11:57,340 ♫ Day and night, what time is it now? ♫ 149 00:11:57,340 --> 00:12:03,620 ♫ I wonder if I can go there in my dreams ♫ 150 00:12:04,400 --> 00:12:06,830 This is our home. 151 00:12:08,260 --> 00:12:16,460 [Pan-Yang Residence] 152 00:12:17,440 --> 00:12:20,400 Why is this still there? 153 00:12:20,400 --> 00:12:22,400 Have you been taking care of this peach forest? 154 00:12:22,400 --> 00:12:26,440 When you left the capital, I didn't know where you went. 155 00:12:26,440 --> 00:12:30,710 I was always thinking you might come back here someday. 156 00:12:31,880 --> 00:12:36,000 What do you think? Why don't we just stay here? 157 00:12:36,000 --> 00:12:39,230 When these peach blossoms wilt and bear peaches, 158 00:12:39,230 --> 00:12:42,350 we will bury the pits which will grow into more peach trees. 159 00:12:42,350 --> 00:12:44,280 That way, we can get more peaches. 160 00:12:44,280 --> 00:12:47,080 We will do so over and over again. 161 00:12:47,080 --> 00:12:50,200 We will become the rulers of this forest, and no one can bother us. 162 00:12:50,200 --> 00:12:52,800 You even remember what I said when we were kids. 163 00:12:58,350 --> 00:13:00,980 Every word you say, I remember them all. 164 00:13:00,980 --> 00:13:05,200 ♫ It was not in vain to be carefree in this world ♫ 165 00:13:05,200 --> 00:13:06,880 Caiwei, 166 00:13:07,910 --> 00:13:09,900 it's good to have you here. 167 00:13:09,900 --> 00:13:14,220 ♫ The ripples of your voice pluck my heartstrings ♫ 168 00:13:14,220 --> 00:13:17,620 ♫ Fulfilling my long-cherished wish in the mortal world ♫ 169 00:13:17,620 --> 00:13:23,340 ♫ Watch the misty rain and clouds on the riverbank disappear at dawn ♫ 170 00:13:24,420 --> 00:13:33,440 ♫ There goes another year for the fallen hero ♫ 171 00:13:33,440 --> 00:13:35,680 Looks like Shangguan Ian is in bed. 172 00:13:37,280 --> 00:13:38,790 He loves his sister dearly. 173 00:13:38,790 --> 00:13:43,790 If he hears these rumors about me, he will definitely not let this matter slide. 174 00:13:43,790 --> 00:13:45,640 Indeed. 175 00:13:45,640 --> 00:13:51,910 I owe him an explanation, but I can't reveal the truth. Yet, I don't want to lie to him. 176 00:13:51,910 --> 00:13:56,200 Yes. I feel so much pressure every time I face him. 177 00:13:58,590 --> 00:14:01,000 - What's wrong? - There's sand in my eye. 178 00:14:01,000 --> 00:14:03,030 Come, let me blow it for you. 179 00:14:05,910 --> 00:14:07,390 Do you feel better now? 180 00:14:08,790 --> 00:14:10,120 Here. 181 00:14:14,440 --> 00:14:17,390 - Are you feeling better? - Prince Consort. 182 00:14:21,110 --> 00:14:24,510 Since you are here, come in and have a seat. 183 00:14:55,550 --> 00:14:58,680 - Ian. - Zhi, you don't need to say anything. 184 00:15:01,840 --> 00:15:05,080 Pan Yue, we have been friends for more than ten years. 185 00:15:05,080 --> 00:15:07,280 I see you as a confidant. 186 00:15:07,280 --> 00:15:11,140 That's why I entrusted my dearest sister to your care. 187 00:15:11,140 --> 00:15:13,640 And is this how you take care of her? 188 00:15:13,640 --> 00:15:17,230 You don't have to accept her. You don't have to love her either. 189 00:15:17,230 --> 00:15:23,320 But why did you abandon her after accepting her? Now, she is being ridiculed by everyone. 190 00:15:24,590 --> 00:15:27,110 Shangguan Ian, I never gave up on her. 191 00:15:27,110 --> 00:15:30,390 - Things are not what you think they are. - What is it like, then? 192 00:15:31,200 --> 00:15:35,760 While becoming the noble Prince Consort happily, you are courting my sister. 193 00:15:35,760 --> 00:15:38,110 Are you planning to make her your mistress for the rest of your life 194 00:15:38,110 --> 00:15:40,670 so that she will have to forever live a secretive life? 195 00:15:40,670 --> 00:15:43,520 Ian, you've misunderstood it. 196 00:15:43,520 --> 00:15:46,350 In Heyang, we have always had a cooperative relationship in the county ya men. 197 00:15:46,350 --> 00:15:48,910 We didn't do anything out of the line. 198 00:15:48,910 --> 00:15:53,520 Moreover, having thought about it for some time, I'm over it. I mean it. 199 00:15:53,520 --> 00:15:56,000 I sincerely wish him and Her Highness happiness. 200 00:16:01,150 --> 00:16:02,440 Zhi, 201 00:16:03,150 --> 00:16:07,880 I did not expect you to actually endure this much for him. 202 00:16:09,880 --> 00:16:11,350 No... 203 00:16:12,840 --> 00:16:15,200 Pan Yue, did you hear that? 204 00:16:15,200 --> 00:16:20,320 For your sake, she gave up on her own happiness. 205 00:16:20,320 --> 00:16:23,960 If you still had a shred of conscience, you wouldn't have treated her like this. 206 00:16:23,960 --> 00:16:28,440 Ian, I really didn't endure anything. Everything I said is true. 207 00:16:31,320 --> 00:16:33,950 You said you were telling the truth? 208 00:16:35,790 --> 00:16:38,000 Then why are your eyes red? 209 00:16:38,000 --> 00:16:41,030 - No, my eyes are... - That's enough. 210 00:16:41,030 --> 00:16:43,840 I don't care how Pan Yue entices you. 211 00:16:43,840 --> 00:16:47,440 Since I am your elder brother, I should make the decision for you. 212 00:16:47,440 --> 00:16:51,230 Pan Yue, listen closely. 213 00:16:51,230 --> 00:16:54,710 No matter what, you have to explain yourself to my sister today. 214 00:16:54,710 --> 00:16:56,438 Otherwise, even if I sacrifice everything, 215 00:16:56,438 --> 00:16:58,680 - I will... - Before the 15th day of the next month, 216 00:16:59,710 --> 00:17:01,800 I will break off my engagement with Her Highness. 217 00:17:04,040 --> 00:17:05,800 Do you mean what you said? 218 00:17:05,800 --> 00:17:10,000 If I break my promise, you can take my life with your sword. 219 00:17:10,000 --> 00:17:13,070 Shangguan Ian, since you regard me as a confidant, 220 00:17:13,070 --> 00:17:14,640 then you must be aware of my character. 221 00:17:14,640 --> 00:17:19,520 If I weren't left with no choice, I wouldn't have allowed things to end up this way. 222 00:17:19,520 --> 00:17:23,230 Please give me some time. I will take care of everything. 223 00:17:23,230 --> 00:17:26,990 By that time, I will give you a satisfactory explanation. 224 00:17:29,070 --> 00:17:30,390 Good. 225 00:17:31,080 --> 00:17:33,310 I trust you. 226 00:17:33,310 --> 00:17:35,600 I'll be waiting for your explanation. 227 00:17:44,070 --> 00:17:46,190 I know what you are thinking. 228 00:17:46,190 --> 00:17:48,800 But he won't listen to anything we say now. 229 00:17:48,800 --> 00:17:54,870 When the matter is over, we will apologize to him, and ask for his forgiveness. 230 00:18:13,710 --> 00:18:16,030 - There is an assassin! - Charge! 231 00:19:09,310 --> 00:19:12,710 You killed my father! 232 00:19:12,710 --> 00:19:16,030 I want to take revenge on you! 233 00:19:30,560 --> 00:19:32,800 It's so late, why is he not back yet? 234 00:20:13,950 --> 00:20:16,390 Waiter, bring me a bottle of wine. 235 00:20:36,110 --> 00:20:38,880 The wine in the capital isn't as good as Heyang's. 236 00:20:38,880 --> 00:20:40,320 It's very strong. 237 00:20:42,310 --> 00:20:44,480 I can tell that myself. 238 00:20:49,640 --> 00:20:51,610 The capital's wine isn't as good as Heyang's. 239 00:20:51,610 --> 00:20:53,630 Are the people here not as nice as those of Heyang? 240 00:20:54,920 --> 00:20:57,360 You left without saying a word, and refused to say anything. 241 00:20:57,360 --> 00:21:00,590 During the Lantern Festival, you said we are on the same side. 242 00:21:00,590 --> 00:21:02,750 Does that not count anymore? 243 00:21:09,560 --> 00:21:15,590 I'm arrogant and self-righteous. 244 00:21:15,590 --> 00:21:19,990 Not only did I harm my friends, I couldn't even protect my dearest ones. 245 00:21:22,520 --> 00:21:25,710 Anyone who comes close to me will end up badly. 246 00:21:25,710 --> 00:21:27,950 You'd better stay away from me. 247 00:21:27,950 --> 00:21:30,920 If I could, I would have left long ago. 248 00:21:30,920 --> 00:21:33,200 But you know I can't do it. 249 00:21:51,800 --> 00:21:54,390 I know you hide many things in your heart. 250 00:21:59,400 --> 00:22:01,830 If you don't tell me, I won't ask either. 251 00:22:01,830 --> 00:22:04,880 If you mean to tell me, I'm all ears. 252 00:22:04,880 --> 00:22:06,080 Okay? 253 00:22:44,800 --> 00:22:48,190 Put me down. I still have to close the door. 254 00:22:48,190 --> 00:22:51,990 I can't sleep peacefully if the door remains open. Come on, put me down. Let me down. 255 00:22:59,680 --> 00:23:01,110 Close the door. 256 00:23:04,310 --> 00:23:06,280 Go to bed. 257 00:23:06,280 --> 00:23:08,080 What's wrong with you? 258 00:23:08,830 --> 00:23:11,510 - I'm fine. - Stop right there. 259 00:23:17,520 --> 00:23:19,360 You are injured? 260 00:23:23,310 --> 00:23:25,160 Let's go. 261 00:23:25,160 --> 00:23:27,080 I'll attend to the wound. 262 00:24:10,698 --> 00:24:13,098 Listen here, you will definitely... 263 00:24:34,470 --> 00:24:41,380 Only when you are by my side do I feel like a human being. 264 00:24:41,380 --> 00:24:48,140 ♫ Your heart is troubled, your sigh filled with love and sorrow ♫ 265 00:24:48,140 --> 00:24:51,820 ♫ You look back, your life's wish ♫ 266 00:24:51,820 --> 00:24:55,260 ♫ For whom you are playing this tune? ♫ 267 00:24:55,260 --> 00:25:01,860 ♫ I saw through the parting between life and death ♫ 268 00:25:01,860 --> 00:25:05,260 ♫ The dream of reincarnation ♫ 269 00:25:05,260 --> 00:25:08,860 ♫ I'm seeing you off again in my heart ♫ 270 00:25:08,860 --> 00:25:11,740 ♫ I am still thinking of you in another life ♫ 271 00:25:11,740 --> 00:25:15,820 ♫ How turbulent your love is ♫ 272 00:25:15,820 --> 00:25:18,860 ♫ The pain of reincarnation ♫ 273 00:25:18,860 --> 00:25:22,660 ♫ Tore apart the heaviness of the cage ♫ 274 00:25:22,660 --> 00:25:25,140 ♫ I ring the bell of reincarnation ♫ 275 00:25:25,140 --> 00:25:30,580 ♫ And look forward to embracing you again ♫ 276 00:25:30,580 --> 00:25:41,060 ♫ The pain of reincarnation is a dream planted in the past life ♫ 277 00:27:56,830 --> 00:27:59,680 I've completed what you told me to. 278 00:28:04,950 --> 00:28:08,200 Who is the woman inside? 279 00:28:10,240 --> 00:28:11,730 She has nothing to do with this. 280 00:28:18,040 --> 00:28:22,560 Master has agreed to see you. Three days later, at the entrance of Liu's Pawnshop. 281 00:28:22,560 --> 00:28:24,960 A carriage will be there to pick you up. 282 00:28:51,040 --> 00:28:53,590 Is he the one you've been looking for? 283 00:28:53,590 --> 00:28:55,680 - I... - It's not my business. 284 00:28:56,950 --> 00:28:58,600 I know. 285 00:28:59,400 --> 00:29:02,910 I just think that he doesn't look like a kind person. 286 00:29:03,800 --> 00:29:05,800 I want you to be careful. 287 00:29:08,110 --> 00:29:09,520 What happened last night... 288 00:29:09,520 --> 00:29:12,560 It was consensual. There's nothing much to say. 289 00:29:21,950 --> 00:29:24,400 I know you're doing something dangerous. 290 00:29:24,400 --> 00:29:27,760 Even if you are full of evil, and everyone in the world wants to kill you, 291 00:29:27,760 --> 00:29:29,360 I don't care. 292 00:29:30,190 --> 00:29:32,430 Because I like you. 293 00:29:32,430 --> 00:29:35,510 No matter what you do, I will like you all the same. 294 00:30:04,160 --> 00:30:06,000 I am Qing Di of the Hundred Flowers Court. 295 00:30:06,000 --> 00:30:08,110 Welcome, Madam Wan. 296 00:30:09,920 --> 00:30:14,470 Madam Wan, these are the carefully selected courtesans from the Hundred Flowers Court. 297 00:30:14,470 --> 00:30:16,600 Please take a look, Madam Wan. 298 00:30:19,730 --> 00:30:23,600 Well, take a few steps. 299 00:30:55,710 --> 00:30:58,560 Enchanting acts. 300 00:30:58,560 --> 00:31:01,270 Bewitching expressions. 301 00:31:03,830 --> 00:31:07,310 Qing Di, you have trained them well. 302 00:31:07,310 --> 00:31:09,600 Thank you for your praise, Madam Wan. 303 00:31:56,640 --> 00:32:00,400 Shoulder, one chi and three cun wide. 304 00:32:00,400 --> 00:32:05,193 Hips, two cun narrower than the shoulder. 305 00:32:05,193 --> 00:32:08,483 Waist, the breadth of a hand's grip. 306 00:32:10,800 --> 00:32:12,390 Great. 307 00:32:22,070 --> 00:32:26,830 Differently colored eyebrows. 308 00:32:26,830 --> 00:32:28,630 Unlucky. 309 00:32:30,310 --> 00:32:35,840 If your mole had grown between your eyebrows, there would still be hope. 310 00:32:36,590 --> 00:32:38,760 But your mole is on your temple. 311 00:32:38,760 --> 00:32:40,750 That's a sinister position. 312 00:32:47,680 --> 00:32:53,870 Other than this girl, I will take all the other girls. 313 00:32:55,880 --> 00:32:57,640 Yun is the leading dancer of Dancing Among the Clouds. 314 00:32:57,640 --> 00:33:01,590 Besides, she is more beautiful than anyone else. She is my chosen one. 315 00:33:01,590 --> 00:33:05,070 Madam Wan, please bend the rules a little. 316 00:33:05,070 --> 00:33:09,880 In previous years, I could have let her pass. 317 00:33:09,880 --> 00:33:13,070 But face reading is popular in the capital this year. 318 00:33:13,070 --> 00:33:16,830 Our guests are no exception. 319 00:33:16,830 --> 00:33:20,160 I'll pick the girls up in three days. 320 00:33:20,160 --> 00:33:27,030 If you can find someone to replace her, I will do another examination. 321 00:33:29,960 --> 00:33:31,560 Farewell. 322 00:33:35,190 --> 00:33:37,400 - Let's follow her. - No. 323 00:33:37,400 --> 00:33:38,470 Why? 324 00:33:38,470 --> 00:33:40,430 From the front door, the path is open in all directions. 325 00:33:40,430 --> 00:33:43,760 There is a tea house across the river. The first floor overlooks the entire street. 326 00:33:43,760 --> 00:33:48,080 If you follow her rashly, not only is it easy to lose her, you could be easily discovered. 327 00:33:48,080 --> 00:33:50,120 I'll think of another way. 328 00:33:58,000 --> 00:34:00,880 Our plans were foiled by destiny. 329 00:34:00,880 --> 00:34:07,670 I never thought they would use this excuse to reject Yun. 330 00:34:07,670 --> 00:34:10,800 Are there any other courtesans that could be used as a spy? 331 00:34:11,840 --> 00:34:13,270 No. 332 00:34:14,430 --> 00:34:19,600 This is a highly risky job. I can't entrust this to anyone else. 333 00:34:23,080 --> 00:34:24,870 Let me do it. 334 00:34:24,870 --> 00:34:26,760 You? 335 00:34:26,760 --> 00:34:28,600 Yes. 336 00:34:28,600 --> 00:34:31,880 Don't forget, I learned how to dance when I was a child. 337 00:34:31,880 --> 00:34:34,280 I even performed for His Majesty and Her Majesty at the Mid-Autumn banquet. 338 00:34:34,280 --> 00:34:38,760 As the saying goes, perfection takes years of practice. How can you do it now? 339 00:34:38,760 --> 00:34:41,950 Miss Shangguan, Mr. Pan is right. 340 00:34:41,950 --> 00:34:47,030 If you are not properly trained, others will see through it at a glance. 341 00:34:55,745 --> 00:34:57,895 I do have a way. 342 00:34:59,150 --> 00:35:02,280 But I have to trouble you to train me for a few days. 343 00:35:02,280 --> 00:35:06,360 Maybe I can still muddle through. 344 00:35:12,320 --> 00:35:14,760 Here's the thing. I remembered something. 345 00:35:14,760 --> 00:35:16,560 Wasn't I collecting corpses in the Coffin House before? 346 00:35:16,560 --> 00:35:19,560 Those unclaimed corpses were all buried by the Coffin House. 347 00:35:19,560 --> 00:35:22,320 After Master went crazy, I continued to do it alone. 348 00:35:22,320 --> 00:35:24,280 I would often encounter tomb robbers at night. 349 00:35:24,280 --> 00:35:26,630 I was afraid of being harmed by them, and I wanted to protect the tombs. 350 00:35:26,630 --> 00:35:28,800 So I thought of a way. 351 00:35:40,950 --> 00:35:42,630 Ghost! 352 00:35:42,630 --> 00:35:45,640 Ghost! 353 00:35:50,520 --> 00:35:52,630 I'll scare you to death. 354 00:35:52,630 --> 00:35:55,470 I lit up some green foxtail to make some smoke. 355 00:35:55,470 --> 00:35:59,230 Finally, I put some iron pieces in my shoes, and walked on tiptoe in the grass 356 00:35:59,230 --> 00:36:01,080 to make it look like I was above the ground. 357 00:36:01,080 --> 00:36:02,150 But this is a performance, 358 00:36:02,150 --> 00:36:04,670 and those sitting before you are high officials and nobles, not tomb robbers. 359 00:36:04,670 --> 00:36:07,000 I'm worried that something might go wrong if you dance like that. 360 00:36:07,000 --> 00:36:10,670 Stop looking down on me. Aren't carrying corpses and dancing both physical tasks? 361 00:36:10,670 --> 00:36:13,000 - It takes more effort to carry corpses. - Okay, that's enough. 362 00:36:13,000 --> 00:36:15,870 I won't let you go. It's too dangerous. 363 00:36:15,870 --> 00:36:19,670 - You said you would always support me. - I did say that I would always support you, 364 00:36:19,670 --> 00:36:21,460 but I also said I would protect you. 365 00:36:21,460 --> 00:36:23,430 I can't possibly put you in danger without doing anything. 366 00:36:23,430 --> 00:36:25,030 Pan Yue! 367 00:36:26,230 --> 00:36:28,430 Yang Caiwei. 368 00:36:28,430 --> 00:36:32,470 The good fortune of finding what I lost, I dare not ask it for a third time. 369 00:36:32,470 --> 00:36:34,230 It was scary, and I've had enough of it. 370 00:36:45,950 --> 00:36:50,120 Your luck is gone, but there's still mine. 371 00:36:50,120 --> 00:36:52,800 Look what I've been through in the past 20-odd years. 372 00:36:52,800 --> 00:36:55,040 I was even almost killed. 373 00:36:55,040 --> 00:36:57,840 It's my turn to get some good luck. 374 00:36:57,840 --> 00:36:59,280 - But... - Don't worry. 375 00:36:59,280 --> 00:37:01,230 I will definitely be more careful. 376 00:37:01,230 --> 00:37:06,750 Besides, aren't you here to protect me? Everything will go smoothly, right? 377 00:37:22,840 --> 00:37:26,470 It's hard to lie forever. It's easy to cheat for a moment. 378 00:37:28,190 --> 00:37:30,320 Let's give it a try. 379 00:37:30,320 --> 00:37:34,320 Miss Shangguan, you will stay here for the next three days. 380 00:37:34,320 --> 00:37:37,390 We'll practice hard and be as prepared as possible. 381 00:37:37,390 --> 00:37:38,840 Yes. 382 00:37:39,950 --> 00:37:43,040 Make up an excuse to explain it to my brother. 383 00:37:43,040 --> 00:37:44,510 Don't worry. 384 00:37:45,430 --> 00:37:49,470 Miss Qing, Shangguan Zhi will be in your care, then. 385 00:37:53,710 --> 00:37:57,670 Dancing Among the Clouds was created by Yunchang and me. 386 00:37:57,670 --> 00:38:00,470 It has swaying steps, and the dancer's figures are fleeting. 387 00:38:00,470 --> 00:38:06,080 It's sensual but not obscene. It's hard to put into words. It's an exquisite dance. 388 00:38:06,080 --> 00:38:08,190 Good, open up your hips. 389 00:38:08,840 --> 00:38:12,290 Straighten your upper body. Pull yourself upward. 390 00:38:12,290 --> 00:38:14,230 That's right. 391 00:38:14,230 --> 00:38:16,950 Steady... 392 00:38:16,950 --> 00:38:18,320 Steady. 393 00:38:21,120 --> 00:38:23,280 This dance is not easy to learn. 394 00:38:23,280 --> 00:38:26,600 Even those with extraordinary talents need to practice hard. 395 00:38:28,080 --> 00:38:30,080 Get up and come again. 396 00:38:31,120 --> 00:38:32,750 Stand up. 397 00:38:36,080 --> 00:38:37,400 Come again. 398 00:38:38,150 --> 00:38:42,560 Back then, Yunchang and I practiced for many days, until our feet went unbearably sore. 399 00:38:42,560 --> 00:38:47,320 We could only put our feet in the snow to temporarily relieve our pain. 400 00:39:05,120 --> 00:39:07,910 Miss Shangguan, are you okay? 401 00:39:07,910 --> 00:39:09,320 I'm fine. 402 00:39:09,320 --> 00:39:12,040 Dancing Among the Clouds is indeed a bit difficult. 403 00:39:12,040 --> 00:39:15,520 You only have a few days to master it. It's really tough on you. 404 00:39:15,520 --> 00:39:16,870 It's weird. 405 00:39:16,870 --> 00:39:21,230 No matter how difficult this dance is, Yun can't be the only one to master it, right? 406 00:39:22,430 --> 00:39:27,000 It's not that they can't master it, but I refused to teach them. 407 00:39:27,000 --> 00:39:28,320 Why? 408 00:39:28,320 --> 00:39:34,120 Since Yunchang's death, I no longer have the courage to do this dance. 409 00:39:34,870 --> 00:39:42,230 If it weren't for Yun's extraordinary talent, and how similar she and Yunchang looked, 410 00:39:42,230 --> 00:39:44,390 I wouldn't have taught her this dance. 411 00:39:44,390 --> 00:39:52,870 Thus, except for Yun, Dancing Among the Clouds can be considered a lost art in this world. 412 00:39:52,870 --> 00:39:56,560 Don't worry, Mr. Pan and I can definitely catch the mastermind behind the scenes 413 00:39:56,560 --> 00:39:58,920 and seek justice for your friends. 414 00:40:00,670 --> 00:40:02,320 Well, I'll try it again. 415 00:41:38,440 --> 00:41:46,640 ♫ Like the dew, we wait for the glimmer of light to greet the morning ♫ 416 00:41:46,640 --> 00:41:53,760 ♫ How many looks do we need to affirm each other? ♫ 417 00:41:53,760 --> 00:41:57,520 ♫ It's sincerity that fools me ♫ 418 00:41:57,520 --> 00:42:01,820 ♫ But it's seriousness that traps you ♫ 419 00:42:01,820 --> 00:42:08,520 ♫ The depth of the past is best left unexplored ♫ 420 00:42:08,520 --> 00:42:12,220 ♫ How many more falls do I have to experience ♫ 421 00:42:12,220 --> 00:42:16,160 ♫ Before I can face love and hatred with grace? ♫ 422 00:42:16,160 --> 00:42:19,580 ♫ Don't ask if it's a moment ♫ 423 00:42:19,580 --> 00:42:23,300 ♫ Of liberation or cowardice to let go ♫ 424 00:42:23,300 --> 00:42:27,700 ♫ Perhaps it's a misstep into your heart, it's a hasty feeling ♫ 425 00:42:27,700 --> 00:42:31,380 ♫ It's an unwillingness to be just a passer-by with you ♫ 426 00:42:31,380 --> 00:42:35,420 ♫ Even if I were to die after a few intense struggles ♫ 427 00:42:35,420 --> 00:42:38,700 ♫ I would have lived a life worth living ♫ 428 00:42:38,700 --> 00:42:43,220 ♫ If grasses and trees are sharp blades, if mountains and waters are temples ♫ 429 00:42:43,220 --> 00:42:46,540 ♫ It's good to be alive even for a short moment ♫ 430 00:42:46,540 --> 00:42:50,380 ♫ I wish I could be worthy of the thoughts ♫ 431 00:42:50,380 --> 00:42:57,460 ♫ And I wish I could be worthy of the love ♫ 432 00:42:57,460 --> 00:43:01,940 ♫ Perhaps it's a misstep into your heart, it's a hasty feeling ♫ 433 00:43:01,940 --> 00:43:05,580 ♫ It's an unwillingness to be just a passer-by with you ♫ 434 00:43:05,580 --> 00:43:09,800 ♫ Even if I were to die after a few intense struggles ♫ 435 00:43:09,800 --> 00:43:12,940 ♫ I would have lived a life worth living ♫ 436 00:43:12,940 --> 00:43:17,420 ♫ If grasses and trees are sharp blades, if mountains and waters are temples ♫ 437 00:43:17,420 --> 00:43:20,960 ♫ It's good to be alive even for a short moment ♫ 438 00:43:20,960 --> 00:43:24,800 ♫ I wish I could be worthy of the thoughts ♫ 439 00:43:24,800 --> 00:43:32,080 ♫ And I wish I could be worthy of the love ♫ 440 00:43:33,080 --> 00:43:41,040 ♫ Be worthy of this love ♫