1 00:00:22,280 --> 00:00:30,240 ♫ In the stormy night ♫ 2 00:00:30,240 --> 00:00:37,720 ♫ The dark hair of a charming woman is reflected in the flame of a candle ♫ 3 00:00:37,720 --> 00:00:41,760 ♫ Shrouded by year after year of memories ♫ 4 00:00:41,760 --> 00:00:46,160 ♫ I can do nothing but feign indifference ♫ 5 00:00:46,160 --> 00:00:53,740 ♫ Outlining your cheeks ♫ 6 00:00:53,740 --> 00:00:55,920 ♫ Together and apart, just like quicksand ♫ 7 00:00:55,920 --> 00:00:58,000 ♫ I'm meant to make peace with myself ♫ 8 00:00:58,000 --> 00:01:01,880 ♫ Rebuild or crumble ♫ 9 00:01:01,880 --> 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 --> 00:01:10,000 ♫ Your dashing pretense ♫ 12 00:01:10,000 --> 00:01:11,940 ♫ A drunken dream ♫ 13 00:01:11,940 --> 00:01:13,960 ♫ A person I miss ♫ 14 00:01:13,960 --> 00:01:17,560 ♫ Of course I know if it's real ♫ 15 00:01:17,560 --> 00:01:22,180 ♫ Even if you're just by my side ♫ 16 00:01:22,180 --> 00:01:29,020 ♫ 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 --> 00:01:39,500 [Episode 31] 19 00:01:52,340 --> 00:01:54,060 Darling, 20 00:01:54,060 --> 00:01:56,940 I asked the servants to make you a bowl of mind-soothing soup. 21 00:01:56,940 --> 00:01:58,970 You should drink some. 22 00:01:59,580 --> 00:02:01,330 Has the culprit been caught yet? 23 00:02:04,490 --> 00:02:07,770 Don't worry, Darling. The city gate has been blocked. 24 00:02:07,770 --> 00:02:09,900 And the imperial guards are conducting a citywide search. 25 00:02:09,900 --> 00:02:13,370 They have nowhere to run. There will be no escape. 26 00:02:17,470 --> 00:02:22,470 The incident at Qixia Ridge is due to the spouse. 27 00:02:31,140 --> 00:02:32,940 Madam. 28 00:02:33,570 --> 00:02:39,170 Are you still thinking about what the guilty woman of the Yang family said in court today? 29 00:02:52,420 --> 00:02:56,700 Back then, my parents were killed in Luoxi. 30 00:02:56,700 --> 00:02:59,060 I broke my leg there too. 31 00:02:59,060 --> 00:03:02,020 From then on, it's been a pain in my heart. 32 00:03:03,930 --> 00:03:06,090 All these years, 33 00:03:06,090 --> 00:03:10,340 Jing and I have called each other Qixia Ridge, which is a place from an opera. 34 00:03:10,340 --> 00:03:13,860 I've never told anyone about this matter. 35 00:03:13,860 --> 00:03:17,970 If it wasn't Jing who told her that, how would Yang Caiwei know? 36 00:03:22,980 --> 00:03:29,980 I think Pan Yue must have known about Qixia Ridge from Jing by chance. 37 00:03:29,980 --> 00:03:33,940 He made up a story with this in order to save this Yang Caiwei. 38 00:03:34,980 --> 00:03:38,170 The two of them were in cahoots. 39 00:03:38,170 --> 00:03:42,940 I think Pan Yue must be related to Jing's death. 40 00:03:45,340 --> 00:03:47,450 Darling, don't worry. 41 00:03:47,450 --> 00:03:52,140 When I catch them both, they must pay for Jing's life. 42 00:04:00,780 --> 00:04:02,860 I didn't expect that Pan Yue would take the risk 43 00:04:02,860 --> 00:04:05,930 and reveal Yang Caiwei's identity in court. 44 00:04:05,930 --> 00:04:08,570 It's a shame that he escaped this time. 45 00:04:08,570 --> 00:04:13,370 When animals are caged, they struggle more ferociously. 46 00:04:14,780 --> 00:04:18,130 It's true that I underestimated him. 47 00:04:18,130 --> 00:04:23,140 They are both fugitive murderers. I don't think they could cause any major trouble. 48 00:04:31,340 --> 00:04:34,220 Zhuo Lanjiang was at the scene today. 49 00:04:34,220 --> 00:04:35,620 Was there anything unusual with him? 50 00:04:35,620 --> 00:04:37,860 I didn't notice anything strange. 51 00:04:39,290 --> 00:04:41,380 Do you think there's something wrong with him? 52 00:04:41,380 --> 00:04:43,340 It's best if there's nothing wrong. 53 00:04:44,060 --> 00:04:49,530 Before I became the Grand Marshal, make sure nothing goes wrong. 54 00:04:51,060 --> 00:04:53,540 Send a message to the Commander-in-Chief of the imperial guards. 55 00:04:53,540 --> 00:04:59,820 If they see Pan Yue and Yang Caiwei, no need to arrest or interrogate them. 56 00:04:59,820 --> 00:05:01,570 Behead them on the spot. 57 00:05:01,570 --> 00:05:02,970 Yes. 58 00:05:10,380 --> 00:05:11,740 Here you go. 59 00:05:17,780 --> 00:05:21,180 Your complexion looks a lot better now. 60 00:05:22,140 --> 00:05:25,650 When I finish the medicine prepared by Xiaosheng, I might gain a lot of weight. 61 00:05:25,650 --> 00:05:29,320 Speaking of which, I haven't seen Xiaosheng all morning. 62 00:05:29,320 --> 00:05:32,910 She went back to the courtyard. She was worried that Jiang might miss her when he came back. 63 00:05:33,920 --> 00:05:36,880 Xiaosheng is usually happy-go-lucky and carefree. 64 00:05:36,880 --> 00:05:40,120 I've never seen her like this before. 65 00:05:41,480 --> 00:05:45,920 Oh, right. I think Zhuo Lanjiang was at the Law Enforcement Office that day. 66 00:05:45,920 --> 00:05:47,110 Really? 67 00:05:47,110 --> 00:05:50,630 But the situation was urgent, I didn't have time to talk to him. 68 00:05:51,350 --> 00:05:53,360 We have to find a way to locate him quickly. 69 00:05:53,360 --> 00:05:56,790 The longer it takes, the more dangerous it gets. 70 00:05:56,790 --> 00:05:58,240 Indeed. 71 00:05:59,520 --> 00:06:01,320 Young Lady, Mr. Pan. 72 00:06:01,320 --> 00:06:03,030 Miss Qing is here. 73 00:06:05,360 --> 00:06:07,030 Mr. Pan. 74 00:06:09,170 --> 00:06:11,060 Didn't you leave? Why are you here again? 75 00:06:11,060 --> 00:06:14,900 Not long after we left the capital, we knew something happened to you. 76 00:06:14,900 --> 00:06:17,690 I think it must be done by the mastermind. 77 00:06:17,690 --> 00:06:21,540 So we turned back to see what we can do to help you. 78 00:06:21,540 --> 00:06:25,060 We originally planned to stay here first before asking around about you guys. 79 00:06:25,060 --> 00:06:27,500 Unexpectedly, We saw Ze guarding the entrance of the alley. 80 00:06:27,500 --> 00:06:28,850 That's how we found out that you were here too. 81 00:06:28,850 --> 00:06:33,490 There are pursuers everywhere outside. It is better to hide than to run away. 82 00:06:38,970 --> 00:06:41,420 I should call you Miss Yang, right? 83 00:06:43,850 --> 00:06:48,410 I had no choice but to conceal my identity before. Please forgive me, Miss Qing. 84 00:06:48,410 --> 00:06:53,540 An informant letter from Yunchang back then got Mr. Yang involved in the matter. 85 00:06:53,540 --> 00:06:56,850 It caused your family to be broken, and you to wander for years. 86 00:06:56,850 --> 00:06:58,970 If I can do something for you, 87 00:06:58,970 --> 00:07:02,810 it can be regarded as an atonement on Yunchang's behalf. 88 00:07:03,890 --> 00:07:05,290 Thank you. 89 00:07:07,380 --> 00:07:10,170 Have you seen this man and woman? 90 00:07:10,170 --> 00:07:12,250 No. 91 00:07:12,250 --> 00:07:15,300 Has there been anyone suspicious nearby today? 92 00:07:17,170 --> 00:07:19,960 There was a girl this morning who looked quite beautiful. 93 00:07:19,960 --> 00:07:23,290 We've never seen her around here then. She bought a lot of buns. 94 00:07:23,290 --> 00:07:26,370 I saw her entering the Third Mansion of Willow Street. 95 00:07:27,250 --> 00:07:29,490 - Are you sure? - Yes. 96 00:07:30,660 --> 00:07:32,660 [Buns] 97 00:07:32,660 --> 00:07:34,420 Steamed buns! 98 00:07:35,340 --> 00:07:37,930 Mr. Pan, the imperial guards are nearby. 99 00:07:40,060 --> 00:07:42,820 Mr. Pan, Miss Yang, leave through the back door now. 100 00:07:42,820 --> 00:07:44,420 What about you? 101 00:07:45,220 --> 00:07:48,780 Don't worry, I know what to do. Go now. 102 00:07:48,780 --> 00:07:51,090 Be careful. Let's go. 103 00:08:03,940 --> 00:08:05,450 Search the place! 104 00:08:05,450 --> 00:08:08,100 Who are you? What gives you the right to break into a private residence? 105 00:08:08,100 --> 00:08:09,660 We are under orders to capture fugitives. 106 00:08:09,660 --> 00:08:12,250 - Fugitives? - Are the two of you the only residents here? 107 00:08:12,250 --> 00:08:14,820 Yes, my friend and I came to the capital to perform as entertainers. 108 00:08:14,820 --> 00:08:17,170 We just settled down here yesterday. 109 00:08:17,170 --> 00:08:19,930 It's just both of you. Why did you buy so many buns? 110 00:08:20,820 --> 00:08:23,290 Yesterday, several children came to beg for food. 111 00:08:23,290 --> 00:08:27,970 I felt pity for them, so I asked my friend to buy some food for them. 112 00:08:27,970 --> 00:08:32,340 Why? Are good deeds illegal now? 113 00:08:34,420 --> 00:08:37,250 - Sir, we found nothing. - Sir, we didn't find them. 114 00:08:39,980 --> 00:08:41,290 Let's go. 115 00:08:52,930 --> 00:08:54,930 - Hold on. - Let's go. 116 00:08:54,930 --> 00:08:57,490 Go. Next. 117 00:09:05,370 --> 00:09:06,660 Let's go. 118 00:09:11,540 --> 00:09:13,540 Out of the way! 119 00:09:23,240 --> 00:09:24,880 Come with me. 120 00:09:25,930 --> 00:09:27,220 Let's go. 121 00:09:34,900 --> 00:09:37,900 No one will search here. Hide here for a while before leaving. 122 00:09:37,900 --> 00:09:41,180 Jia Quan has given the imperial guards a killing order. Be extra cautious. 123 00:09:41,180 --> 00:09:42,490 Jiang. 124 00:09:43,740 --> 00:09:46,690 Since you are willing to help us, why don't you reveal yourself? 125 00:09:46,690 --> 00:09:49,690 Zhuo Lanjiang, I know you want to avenge your father. 126 00:09:49,690 --> 00:09:52,010 But Jia Quan is a meticulous person. His methods are vicious. 127 00:09:52,010 --> 00:09:53,570 You might not be able to assassinate him. 128 00:09:53,570 --> 00:09:57,080 Even if you get away with it, it's hard for you to escape unscathed. 129 00:09:57,080 --> 00:09:59,830 I came to the capital with the determination to throw my life away. 130 00:09:59,830 --> 00:10:01,830 What about Xiaosheng? 131 00:10:01,830 --> 00:10:03,830 Have you ever considered her feelings? 132 00:10:04,440 --> 00:10:06,120 She is still waiting for you. 133 00:10:06,120 --> 00:10:09,480 Do you have the heart to abandon her, and us? We are your friends. 134 00:10:29,080 --> 00:10:31,080 What about Xiaosheng? 135 00:10:31,080 --> 00:10:33,560 Have you ever considered her feelings? 136 00:10:33,560 --> 00:10:35,510 She is still waiting for you. 137 00:10:37,350 --> 00:10:39,510 Zhuo Lanjiang. 138 00:10:39,510 --> 00:10:42,080 You big liar. 139 00:10:42,080 --> 00:10:47,680 Today is the 16th day I couldn't see you. 140 00:10:48,470 --> 00:10:50,880 When will you come back? 141 00:10:52,150 --> 00:10:55,830 Good people don't live long, but disasters last thousands of years. 142 00:10:57,240 --> 00:11:03,910 Heavens, please bless that big liar. Let him be safe. 143 00:11:03,910 --> 00:11:06,440 Return him to me intact. 144 00:11:25,390 --> 00:11:29,270 Mr. Pan, Miss Yang. I'm relieved that you're okay. 145 00:11:34,590 --> 00:11:37,030 What's it? Does your wound hurt again? 146 00:11:37,030 --> 00:11:39,640 No, it must be because I walked for a long time. 147 00:11:39,640 --> 00:11:42,150 It's okay. My ankle just hurts a little. 148 00:11:42,150 --> 00:11:46,240 Are your feet hurt due to the practice of Dancing Among the Clouds? 149 00:11:46,240 --> 00:11:47,710 I think so. 150 00:11:47,710 --> 00:11:51,450 Because since then, every time I walk too much, my ankles will be a little painful. 151 00:11:51,450 --> 00:11:54,930 This is the consequence of practicing the dance. Its damage to the ankles is extreme. 152 00:11:54,930 --> 00:11:58,190 Previously, I practiced until my ankle bones were deformed. 153 00:11:58,190 --> 00:12:00,000 Slowly, I no longer feel anything there. 154 00:12:00,000 --> 00:12:05,240 Your skin and flesh must be swollen. You'll be fine after two days of rest. 155 00:12:11,470 --> 00:12:13,710 So anyone who has practiced Dancing Among the Clouds for a long time 156 00:12:13,710 --> 00:12:16,030 will have damaged ankles? 157 00:12:16,030 --> 00:12:19,110 Yes, without exception. 158 00:12:19,110 --> 00:12:22,440 But the four skeletons have normal ankles. 159 00:12:22,440 --> 00:12:27,550 That means Yunchang wasn't among those four corpses. 160 00:12:27,550 --> 00:12:29,470 I knew it. 161 00:12:29,470 --> 00:12:31,230 If Zuo Jingfei wanted to silence her, 162 00:12:31,230 --> 00:12:34,350 why did he go through all the trouble to imitate the Heavenly Master Murder Case? 163 00:12:34,350 --> 00:12:37,520 Those women died in Heyang unbeknownst to others, it was nothing unusual. 164 00:12:37,520 --> 00:12:41,710 So he imitated Lu Aige and caused an uproar in the city. 165 00:12:41,710 --> 00:12:44,220 Finally, he even cast the body in molten copper 166 00:12:44,220 --> 00:12:47,230 not because he was afraid of being investigated by the court. 167 00:12:47,230 --> 00:12:49,640 He just wanted to hide the truth. 168 00:12:49,640 --> 00:12:54,120 He tried to make people think that Yunchang was dead. 169 00:12:54,120 --> 00:12:57,370 Let me out. Don't kill me! 170 00:12:57,370 --> 00:12:59,840 Let me out! 171 00:12:59,840 --> 00:13:02,230 Let me out! 172 00:13:03,030 --> 00:13:05,480 Don't kill me! 173 00:13:05,480 --> 00:13:08,440 Help... Help me! 174 00:13:08,440 --> 00:13:11,030 Let me out! 175 00:13:11,030 --> 00:13:14,080 Help! No! 176 00:13:14,080 --> 00:13:17,080 No! 177 00:13:23,350 --> 00:13:25,880 Impossible. Absolutely impossible. 178 00:13:25,880 --> 00:13:28,000 Yunchang and I are like sisters. 179 00:13:28,000 --> 00:13:33,030 She's nothing but pure-hearted. She would never do such a thing to deceive me. 180 00:13:33,030 --> 00:13:36,670 Miss Qing, I know you are good friends with Yunchang. 181 00:13:36,670 --> 00:13:40,440 However, do you really know her? 182 00:13:41,760 --> 00:13:44,150 Why don't you move to the Hundred Flowers Court, and live with me? 183 00:13:44,150 --> 00:13:46,550 - If something happens... - No. 184 00:13:46,550 --> 00:13:50,590 You've helped me more than enough. I can't trouble you anymore. 185 00:13:50,590 --> 00:13:54,080 Di, I'm gifting you this handkerchief. 186 00:13:54,080 --> 00:13:57,840 The Taoba pattern on it was embroidered by me. 187 00:13:57,840 --> 00:14:00,840 I hope it can protect you from sickness and misfortunes. 188 00:14:00,840 --> 00:14:06,130 When I'm gone, you can take a look at it if you miss me. 189 00:14:06,130 --> 00:14:08,050 Could it be that Yunchang really... 190 00:14:10,610 --> 00:14:13,470 Of course, this is just our speculation. 191 00:14:14,240 --> 00:14:16,800 Well, I bet everyone has had a long day. 192 00:14:16,800 --> 00:14:18,560 Why don't we retire now? 193 00:14:21,010 --> 00:14:22,580 Let's go, Miss Qing. 194 00:14:26,680 --> 00:14:30,250 If this were the truth, wouldn't it be too cruel? 195 00:14:30,250 --> 00:14:34,020 If it's the truth, she has the right to know it. 196 00:14:35,610 --> 00:14:39,020 Oh, right. Did you have something to say just now? 197 00:14:40,800 --> 00:14:44,760 Miss Qing once said the last time Yunchang saw her, 198 00:14:44,760 --> 00:14:47,240 she mentioned a man who admired her in the capital. 199 00:14:47,240 --> 00:14:50,910 And when I sneaked into the Shiluo Garden, Madam Wan said something too. 200 00:14:50,910 --> 00:14:53,910 She might look sorry now. 201 00:14:53,910 --> 00:14:59,120 However, ten years ago, she was a very popular girl here in Shiluo Garden. 202 00:14:59,120 --> 00:15:03,590 Because she slapped the lead dancer, she was punished by Mr. Zuo. 203 00:15:03,590 --> 00:15:07,710 Finally, she ended up like this. 204 00:15:07,710 --> 00:15:10,880 The lead dancer from ten years ago must've been Yunchang. 205 00:15:10,880 --> 00:15:15,120 Zuo Jingfei supported her strongly. She must be really close to Zuo Jingfei. 206 00:15:15,800 --> 00:15:19,830 If so, it all makes sense. 207 00:15:19,830 --> 00:15:22,390 Jia Quan must trust Zuo Jingfei very much. 208 00:15:22,390 --> 00:15:26,240 That's why he entrusted a confidential place like Shiluo Garden to him. 209 00:15:26,240 --> 00:15:31,150 When Yunchang fled to Heyang, Zuo Jingfei was ordered to go after and kill her. 210 00:15:31,150 --> 00:15:35,030 On one hand, he couldn't bear to kill the woman he loved. 211 00:15:35,030 --> 00:15:38,680 On the other hand, he dared not betray Jia Quan. 212 00:15:38,680 --> 00:15:42,240 That's why he thought of this plan to fake her death with a replacement. 213 00:15:42,240 --> 00:15:46,750 We have to find Yunchang. She is the most powerful witness to bring down Jia Quan. 214 00:15:51,160 --> 00:15:52,571 Who's that? 215 00:15:52,571 --> 00:15:53,750 Me. 216 00:15:57,080 --> 00:15:58,510 Jiang? 217 00:16:01,270 --> 00:16:02,080 On the 15th of this month, 218 00:16:02,080 --> 00:16:03,560 Jia Quan will receive the seal at the Grand Commandant's Residence 219 00:16:03,560 --> 00:16:05,560 and be named Grand Marshall. 220 00:16:05,560 --> 00:16:06,880 Seven days left. 221 00:16:06,880 --> 00:16:11,270 Once he receives military power, everything will be irreversible. 222 00:16:11,270 --> 00:16:14,570 Jiang, do you know a person named Zuo Jingfei? 223 00:16:14,570 --> 00:16:18,180 He is a close confidant of Jia Quan. He's in the Grand Commandant's Residence. Why? 224 00:16:18,180 --> 00:16:20,220 We are looking for a courtesan named Yunchang. 225 00:16:20,220 --> 00:16:23,050 She is the key witness in the whistleblower letter to my father. 226 00:16:23,050 --> 00:16:25,440 Zuo Jingfei has a close relationship with her. Have you seen her? 227 00:16:25,440 --> 00:16:29,700 No. As far as I know, there are no women around Zuo Jingfei. 228 00:16:30,540 --> 00:16:35,130 It seems that he acts very covertly, even Jia Quan doesn't know about it. 229 00:16:35,130 --> 00:16:37,860 It will not be that easy to find her. 230 00:16:37,860 --> 00:16:39,340 It's okay. 231 00:16:39,340 --> 00:16:43,240 Now that Zuo Jingfei is our target, as long as Yunchang is still alive, 232 00:16:43,240 --> 00:16:45,360 we will definitely be able to get clues. 233 00:16:46,050 --> 00:16:51,300 By the way, when you raided Xinzheng Academy, you said Mr. Chen took away a ledger. 234 00:16:51,300 --> 00:16:55,580 Yes. It records the accounts of the smuggled halite. 235 00:16:56,740 --> 00:16:59,980 Mr. Chen is hiding in Jia Quan's mansion. 236 00:16:59,980 --> 00:17:02,520 The ledger must be in Jia Quan's hands. 237 00:17:02,520 --> 00:17:07,130 That means if we can find the ledger, we will have evidence. 238 00:17:11,580 --> 00:17:15,290 I will look for opportunities to search every room in Jia Quan's residence. 239 00:17:15,290 --> 00:17:17,250 There will definitely be clues. 240 00:17:17,250 --> 00:17:19,730 No, that is too dangerous. 241 00:17:19,730 --> 00:17:23,050 You took a blow from me before. Jia Quan still trusts me. 242 00:17:23,970 --> 00:17:27,420 I have been lurking beside him for so long. I must make use of my position. 243 00:17:27,420 --> 00:17:29,250 - Jiang... - I have made up my mind. 244 00:17:29,250 --> 00:17:32,940 I'm not doing it just for you guys. It's for me as well. 245 00:17:32,940 --> 00:17:35,900 If I don't try my best on this matter, 246 00:17:35,900 --> 00:17:40,130 I would let myself down, and couldn't call myself your friend anymore. 247 00:17:41,060 --> 00:17:46,180 Before the seal-giving ceremony, I will hand you the ledger. 248 00:17:46,180 --> 00:17:50,740 After we bring down Jia Quan, let's go back to Heyang with Xiaosheng. 249 00:17:53,090 --> 00:17:54,500 Sure. 250 00:17:55,370 --> 00:17:58,010 Instead of wine, we will have tea today. We will have a toast now. 251 00:17:58,010 --> 00:18:01,460 Once we have succeeded, let's get drunk for three whole days. 252 00:18:05,660 --> 00:18:07,100 It's a deal. 253 00:18:09,970 --> 00:18:12,210 Brooms for sale. 254 00:18:12,210 --> 00:18:14,060 Needles and threads for sale. 255 00:18:14,060 --> 00:18:15,970 Lady, have a look at these. 256 00:18:15,970 --> 00:18:18,060 Here, take a look at these. 257 00:18:18,060 --> 00:18:19,580 Here you go. 258 00:18:22,870 --> 00:18:23,870 Show me. 259 00:18:23,870 --> 00:18:25,810 - How much? - Okay, sure. 260 00:18:25,810 --> 00:18:28,330 - I'll have this. - Sure. 261 00:18:34,420 --> 00:18:37,820 Take a look at these fresh fruits. 262 00:18:37,820 --> 00:18:39,890 Fresh fruits. 263 00:18:43,940 --> 00:18:45,340 Here's your tea. 264 00:18:46,620 --> 00:18:51,010 [Tranquil Life Clinic] 265 00:18:51,010 --> 00:18:54,360 Mr. Zuo, did your headache come back? 266 00:18:54,360 --> 00:18:56,090 Physician, please treat me with acupuncture. 267 00:18:56,090 --> 00:18:57,860 Please, come on in. 268 00:19:04,820 --> 00:19:08,370 I followed Zuo Jingfei for a few days. I found that his life was very regular. 269 00:19:08,370 --> 00:19:11,820 In addition to running errands for Jia Quan, he frequents a particular tea house. 270 00:19:11,820 --> 00:19:14,300 Because he suffers from migraine, every few days, 271 00:19:14,300 --> 00:19:17,460 he will go to a clinic named Tranquil Life for acupuncture. 272 00:19:17,460 --> 00:19:20,380 It sounds like there's nothing special. 273 00:19:22,210 --> 00:19:25,610 Could Yunchang have left the capital? 274 00:19:25,610 --> 00:19:29,770 Or perhaps, after the Shiluo Garden incident, they dare not meet each other? 275 00:19:30,970 --> 00:19:33,740 We have to think of a way to lure the snake out of its hole. 276 00:19:38,280 --> 00:19:40,590 When we were eating just now, 277 00:19:40,590 --> 00:19:44,280 I asked Miss Qing for a portrait of Yunchang. I also asked about her preferences. 278 00:19:44,280 --> 00:19:48,640 She likes to eat fruit preserves from Nan Commandery. But it's very rare in the capital. 279 00:19:48,640 --> 00:19:53,390 Why don't we find some, and sell it along the path that he will pass? 280 00:19:55,420 --> 00:19:57,150 - Come again if you like it. - This is a good raincoat. 281 00:19:57,150 --> 00:19:59,620 Come on, take a look at these. 282 00:19:59,620 --> 00:20:03,510 Fruit preserves, fruit preserves from Nan Commandery. 283 00:20:06,520 --> 00:20:08,750 Take a look at them. 284 00:20:09,380 --> 00:20:11,260 [Grand Commandant's Residence] 285 00:20:12,350 --> 00:20:15,760 Fruit preserves, fruit preserves from Nan Commandery. 286 00:20:15,760 --> 00:20:17,610 Don't miss it! 287 00:20:17,610 --> 00:20:21,360 The only fruit preserves in the capital! [Nan Commandery Fruit Preserves] 288 00:20:22,400 --> 00:20:24,320 Fruit preserves. 289 00:20:27,040 --> 00:20:28,950 The only one in the capital. 290 00:20:28,950 --> 00:20:31,830 - Take a look at them. Hand knitting. - Fruit preserves from Nan Commandery. 291 00:20:31,830 --> 00:20:34,760 - Handmade. - Don't miss it. 292 00:20:34,760 --> 00:20:37,800 - Here, have a look at these. - Do you want some fruit preserves? 293 00:20:38,520 --> 00:20:41,400 This, this, and this. 294 00:20:41,400 --> 00:20:44,150 - Wrap them all up for me. - Sure. 295 00:20:50,520 --> 00:20:53,470 Here you go. Thank you. 296 00:20:53,470 --> 00:20:55,320 Come again if you like it. 297 00:21:00,860 --> 00:21:03,740 [Tranquil Life Clinic] 298 00:21:07,680 --> 00:21:11,430 He visits the clinic again. Is he sick again? 299 00:21:11,430 --> 00:21:13,030 Thanks. 300 00:21:19,040 --> 00:21:20,510 He's out. 301 00:21:25,840 --> 00:21:27,750 The fruit preserves in his hand are gone. 302 00:21:30,470 --> 00:21:32,870 - Go get the medicine. - Okay. 303 00:21:36,670 --> 00:21:38,520 - Sir. - Sir. 304 00:21:38,520 --> 00:21:42,610 - My wife seems to be down with a cold. - She's coughing all the time. 305 00:21:42,610 --> 00:21:46,010 - Yes. Please check. - Could you please check on her? 306 00:21:46,010 --> 00:21:47,500 Please have a seat. 307 00:21:57,060 --> 00:22:01,510 Miss, your pulse is calm and strong. It doesn't look like you're sick. 308 00:22:01,510 --> 00:22:03,320 Sir, here's the thing. 309 00:22:03,320 --> 00:22:07,560 My illness is fine during the day, but I keep coughing at night. 310 00:22:07,560 --> 00:22:09,560 I even have a splitting headache. I can't sleep at all. 311 00:22:09,560 --> 00:22:12,910 Miss, don't panic. I'll check on your pulse again. 312 00:22:12,910 --> 00:22:15,710 Sir, please check it carefully. 313 00:22:59,600 --> 00:23:01,240 Yunchang? 314 00:23:12,910 --> 00:23:14,360 Excuse me. 315 00:23:16,080 --> 00:23:19,760 Who are you? Why did you tie me up? 316 00:23:22,580 --> 00:23:25,640 Miss Yunchang, my name is Yang Caiwei. 317 00:23:25,640 --> 00:23:28,390 I am the daughter of the late Minister of Justice, Yang Ji'an. 318 00:23:29,040 --> 00:23:33,910 Your whistleblower letter that exposed Jia Quan was received by my father back then. 319 00:23:36,710 --> 00:23:41,300 You... You got the wrong person. I don't understand what you are saying. 320 00:23:41,300 --> 00:23:43,510 I was wrong about you! 321 00:23:48,580 --> 00:23:50,470 Di. 322 00:24:08,560 --> 00:24:11,750 You're really still alive. 323 00:24:12,560 --> 00:24:15,750 - I... - Why did you lie to me? 324 00:24:16,570 --> 00:24:17,990 Why? 325 00:24:17,990 --> 00:24:19,850 Speak! 326 00:24:22,460 --> 00:24:25,350 I had no choice but to do so. 327 00:24:25,350 --> 00:24:27,690 I was left with no other option at the time. 328 00:24:27,690 --> 00:24:29,840 I just wanted to stay alive. 329 00:24:31,300 --> 00:24:35,170 Master already knows that you are in Heyang. A killing order has been issued. 330 00:24:36,900 --> 00:24:41,060 If you want to stay alive, there is only one way. 331 00:24:41,060 --> 00:24:43,730 Kill the three people who escaped with you. 332 00:24:43,730 --> 00:24:47,330 Then, find a woman with a body similar to yours to take your place. 333 00:24:47,330 --> 00:24:49,410 That way, we can hide it from Master. 334 00:24:50,540 --> 00:24:53,300 - No, no, they... - Yunchang. 335 00:24:53,300 --> 00:24:56,010 This is what you have to do if you want to live. 336 00:24:56,010 --> 00:24:58,260 Otherwise, you won't be able to hide it from Master. 337 00:24:59,090 --> 00:25:01,460 Don't kill me, sir! 338 00:25:02,330 --> 00:25:05,130 No, don't kill me! 339 00:25:05,130 --> 00:25:07,010 No, please have mercy, sir! 340 00:25:07,010 --> 00:25:09,730 No, sir! Please spare my life, sir! 341 00:25:09,730 --> 00:25:11,820 I'm sorry. 342 00:25:11,820 --> 00:25:14,420 Sir, please spare my life! 343 00:25:14,420 --> 00:25:17,130 Sir! 344 00:25:22,490 --> 00:25:27,330 So, you watched them die tragically before you. 345 00:25:27,330 --> 00:25:31,010 You stood by without doing anything about it. 346 00:25:31,010 --> 00:25:35,580 So, in order to be alive, you even took advantage of me. 347 00:25:35,580 --> 00:25:37,770 You've lied to me for so many years! 348 00:25:45,250 --> 00:25:48,460 This is the handkerchief you gave me back then. 349 00:25:48,460 --> 00:25:50,930 I've kept it close to me all these years. 350 00:25:52,420 --> 00:25:58,060 Every time I took a look at it, I would feel sad for you. 351 00:25:58,060 --> 00:26:01,610 I would hate myself. 352 00:26:01,610 --> 00:26:05,970 I hated myself for neglecting you, and pushing you into the clutches of the devil. 353 00:26:05,970 --> 00:26:10,490 I hated myself for being incompetent, for not being able to protect you. 354 00:26:10,490 --> 00:26:14,940 All these years, I've always wanted to avenge you. 355 00:26:14,940 --> 00:26:18,650 But I didn't expect that you were the accomplice in the first place! 356 00:26:21,730 --> 00:26:25,580 Di. I had no other choice. 357 00:26:26,210 --> 00:26:28,180 I really was left with no choice. 358 00:26:28,180 --> 00:26:30,580 You were left with no choice? 359 00:26:31,300 --> 00:26:34,380 So you sacrificed the lives of our three friends? 360 00:26:35,090 --> 00:26:38,580 How could you be so selfish and heartless, Yunchang? 361 00:26:38,580 --> 00:26:42,050 Are you still the Yunchang I know? 362 00:26:51,590 --> 00:26:56,430 Miss Yun, I know you are helpless. 363 00:26:57,390 --> 00:27:01,390 When my father received that whistle blowing letter, and rushed to Wangyue Bridge, 364 00:27:01,390 --> 00:27:03,910 he only wanted to dig out the traitors in the imperial court. 365 00:27:05,200 --> 00:27:09,320 Unexpectedly, he failed to finish his goal, and died an unjust death. 366 00:27:09,320 --> 00:27:11,150 Now that we are starting anew, 367 00:27:11,150 --> 00:27:14,550 are you willing to help me to complete the unfulfilled promise? 368 00:27:33,030 --> 00:27:37,200 I'm afraid Zuo Jingfei will soon find out that Yunchang is missing. 369 00:27:37,200 --> 00:27:39,390 Thus, we have to be extra careful these few days. 370 00:27:39,390 --> 00:27:43,750 Before the seal-giving ceremony begins, we must make no mistakes. 371 00:27:43,750 --> 00:27:47,360 But from her eyes, I can still tell that she's hesitant. 372 00:27:47,360 --> 00:27:49,638 - I'm worried... - Miss Yang, 373 00:27:49,638 --> 00:27:51,390 you don't have to worry. 374 00:27:51,390 --> 00:27:55,640 Since she has said yes, I will definitely guard her all the time. 375 00:29:31,820 --> 00:29:33,060 [Ledger] 376 00:29:37,330 --> 00:29:41,460 Young man. You are still too impatient. 377 00:29:57,940 --> 00:30:04,530 You endured humiliation and stayed hidden for so long, just for it? 378 00:30:10,060 --> 00:30:11,810 What a pity. 379 00:30:12,610 --> 00:30:14,980 So what if you found it? 380 00:30:15,660 --> 00:30:17,740 It's on your hands, 381 00:30:19,250 --> 00:30:21,860 but you can't send it out. 382 00:30:35,250 --> 00:30:38,010 - Catch him alive. - Yes! 383 00:31:41,300 --> 00:31:47,700 Jiang. What happened today was your fault. 384 00:31:48,700 --> 00:31:52,380 Don't blame me for turning against our old ties. 385 00:32:04,540 --> 00:32:11,580 For your father's sake, if you tell me the whereabouts of Pan Yue and Yang Caiwei, 386 00:32:11,580 --> 00:32:13,860 I can let you go. 387 00:32:14,940 --> 00:32:19,740 After all, your father lived pathetically for so many years 388 00:32:21,300 --> 00:32:24,460 just to protect your puny life. 389 00:32:24,460 --> 00:32:30,700 Why do you bother sacrificing your own life, for two unrelated persons? 390 00:32:37,820 --> 00:32:41,660 I thought you were smarter than your father. 391 00:32:41,660 --> 00:32:45,860 I did not expect you to be more ignorant than him. 392 00:32:50,780 --> 00:32:52,930 I guess you just don't get it. 393 00:32:58,330 --> 00:33:04,170 You will never understand why one is willing to die 394 00:33:05,580 --> 00:33:08,620 for some unrelated person. 395 00:33:10,250 --> 00:33:12,620 Because all you do 396 00:33:14,490 --> 00:33:20,740 is deception, threatening, and taking advantage of others. 397 00:33:24,010 --> 00:33:29,610 You think you are great, standing above many. 398 00:33:29,610 --> 00:33:34,900 But you are just a dog of the Jiang clan. 399 00:33:34,900 --> 00:33:40,420 How could a dog deserve to call my father "brother"? 400 00:33:40,420 --> 00:33:43,130 Even acting like an elder brother. 401 00:33:48,490 --> 00:33:51,890 What a joke! 402 00:34:08,090 --> 00:34:11,540 Good. Very good. 403 00:34:12,700 --> 00:34:17,890 Since you want to be a hero, I shall grant your wish. 404 00:34:38,610 --> 00:34:44,330 Jia Quan, you're nothing but a lackey. 405 00:34:44,330 --> 00:34:46,330 Go on. 406 00:35:07,980 --> 00:35:10,260 He's passed out, but still alive. 407 00:35:11,420 --> 00:35:13,060 It's okay. 408 00:35:13,940 --> 00:35:18,130 I have plenty of time to torture him slowly. 409 00:35:18,130 --> 00:35:20,500 Sir, a boy from the herbal medicine shop sent a letter. 410 00:35:20,500 --> 00:35:22,460 He said he has an urgent matter, and he would like to see Mr. Zuo. 411 00:35:23,090 --> 00:35:26,530 Master, I've been having a bad headache lately. 412 00:35:26,530 --> 00:35:30,020 Perhaps the apothecary has found a cure for my disease. 413 00:35:48,420 --> 00:35:49,930 Di. 414 00:35:52,940 --> 00:35:54,900 Di. 415 00:35:54,900 --> 00:35:59,980 No matter how you blame me, I deserve it all. 416 00:36:01,180 --> 00:36:03,850 You used to treat me like a sister. 417 00:36:03,850 --> 00:36:07,810 No matter what mistakes I made, you would forgive me. 418 00:36:07,810 --> 00:36:12,220 But now, you won't even say a word to me? 419 00:36:23,330 --> 00:36:25,170 In the past nine years, 420 00:36:26,940 --> 00:36:34,740 I have imagined countless times how great it would be if you were still alive. 421 00:36:36,810 --> 00:36:43,650 If you were still alive, we could dance together, and have heart-to-heart talks. 422 00:36:45,090 --> 00:36:48,050 I have so much to say to you. 423 00:36:48,050 --> 00:36:53,330 But looking at you now, I feel like you are a stranger. 424 00:36:54,500 --> 00:36:59,540 All these years, I feel guilty and blame myself all the time. 425 00:37:00,610 --> 00:37:04,420 Countless times, I dreamt of the struggles and cries of our friends. 426 00:37:04,420 --> 00:37:06,900 But what could I have done? 427 00:37:06,900 --> 00:37:11,060 Even if I rejected Zuo Jingfei's proposal at first, 428 00:37:12,220 --> 00:37:14,610 he would've just killed me along with them. 429 00:37:14,610 --> 00:37:16,940 I couldn't save them. 430 00:37:16,940 --> 00:37:20,220 I ever thought of telling you everything. 431 00:37:20,940 --> 00:37:24,370 But that would only drag you into the quagmire. 432 00:37:24,370 --> 00:37:30,370 That's why I could only lie to you, even if you blame me and hate me. 433 00:37:42,850 --> 00:37:44,260 You... 434 00:37:47,090 --> 00:37:48,370 You... 435 00:37:51,090 --> 00:37:52,820 You... 436 00:38:03,220 --> 00:38:07,660 Di, I'm sorry. 437 00:38:07,660 --> 00:38:10,300 But I must see this through. 438 00:38:11,980 --> 00:38:13,810 Why did she disappear for no reason? 439 00:38:13,810 --> 00:38:15,500 I... I don't know either. 440 00:38:15,500 --> 00:38:18,850 When I sent her dinner last night, I found out that she was gone. 441 00:38:23,460 --> 00:38:24,900 Where have you been? 442 00:38:24,900 --> 00:38:28,460 Pan Yue and the others discovered my identity. We have to leave the capital at once. 443 00:38:28,460 --> 00:38:32,650 If Jia Quan knew about this matter, both of us would die. 444 00:38:34,220 --> 00:38:36,930 Honey, hesitate no more. 445 00:39:08,130 --> 00:39:11,130 Why are you doing this? 446 00:39:11,940 --> 00:39:14,740 Look at how pathetic you are. 447 00:39:14,740 --> 00:39:18,410 Shanju will not feel at ease in the afterlife. 448 00:39:23,500 --> 00:39:25,700 I'm an unfilial child. 449 00:39:26,570 --> 00:39:28,170 I could not 450 00:39:30,530 --> 00:39:33,410 avenge my father. 451 00:39:36,500 --> 00:39:41,300 Your father just wanted you to live well. 452 00:39:42,090 --> 00:39:45,980 Back then I was just a poor scholar. 453 00:39:47,260 --> 00:39:54,090 Your father picked me with his discerning eye, giving me everything I have today. 454 00:39:55,570 --> 00:40:00,330 I really can't bear to see his only son end up like this. 455 00:40:01,530 --> 00:40:08,050 Young Master, please hand over Pan Yue and the others. 456 00:40:08,050 --> 00:40:11,020 I'll help you plead with Jia Quan. 457 00:40:18,020 --> 00:40:24,570 My father risked his life and did so much for Jia Quan for so many years. 458 00:40:24,570 --> 00:40:30,170 But he was easily abandoned, 459 00:40:31,420 --> 00:40:34,020 not to mention me. 460 00:40:37,090 --> 00:40:40,820 In fact, you know it very well, don't you? 461 00:40:42,260 --> 00:40:47,370 Even if I tell you everything, 462 00:40:47,370 --> 00:40:51,060 he will still get rid of me. 463 00:41:10,460 --> 00:41:17,130 Sir, since you and my father were sworn brothers, 464 00:41:18,260 --> 00:41:19,570 can... 465 00:41:21,420 --> 00:41:27,820 an you grant me this last request of mine? 466 00:41:45,200 --> 00:41:46,760 Men. 467 00:41:47,660 --> 00:41:49,820 Sir, what are your orders? 468 00:41:51,660 --> 00:41:54,460 Why is it you? Where is Zuo Jingfei? 469 00:41:54,460 --> 00:41:56,540 I haven't seen him since this afternoon. 470 00:42:00,570 --> 00:42:04,130 Send someone to investigate the clinic he frequents. 471 00:42:04,130 --> 00:42:06,370 We cannot have any accidents before the conferral ceremony. 472 00:42:06,370 --> 00:42:07,820 Yes, sir. 473 00:42:12,700 --> 00:42:16,460 Sir, Zhuo Lanjiang can't stand it anymore. He is willing to speak. 474 00:42:18,020 --> 00:42:19,740 Great. 475 00:42:39,180 --> 00:42:42,890 How's it going, Jiang? Have you thought it through? 476 00:42:51,660 --> 00:42:54,500 I am my father's only son. 477 00:42:55,130 --> 00:42:59,850 I can't die yet. 478 00:42:59,850 --> 00:43:06,420 That's right. Only those who compromise can achieve great things. 479 00:43:06,420 --> 00:43:09,030 Now that you've come around to it, tell me. 480 00:43:09,030 --> 00:43:15,330 Pan Yue is in the capital. 481 00:43:16,900 --> 00:43:20,890 A place very close to you. 482 00:43:25,260 --> 00:43:26,980 Where is he? 483 00:43:31,090 --> 00:43:36,090 Pan Yue is at... 484 00:43:36,090 --> 00:43:37,700 Where is he? 485 00:43:38,360 --> 00:43:41,410 On the way to kill you. 486 00:44:21,040 --> 00:44:22,320 Miss Qing. 487 00:44:24,500 --> 00:44:25,890 Miss Qing? 488 00:44:28,260 --> 00:44:30,530 Miss Qing. Miss Qing! 489 00:44:30,530 --> 00:44:32,940 Mr. Pan! This is bad, Mr. Pan. 490 00:44:32,940 --> 00:44:35,770 Miss Qing! Mr. Pan! 491 00:44:35,770 --> 00:44:38,500 Mr. Pan, look! 492 00:44:40,050 --> 00:44:42,330 Miss Qing, are you okay? 493 00:45:13,400 --> 00:45:16,610 Zuo Jingfei, Master noticed that something was not right with you. 494 00:45:16,610 --> 00:45:20,240 What a surprise. How dare you hide the woman Master wants to kill! 495 00:45:20,240 --> 00:45:23,300 Traitor. You know the consequences. 496 00:45:54,330 --> 00:45:55,890 Ze, follow them. 497 00:46:17,700 --> 00:46:20,890 You are wise, Master. I have taken care of Zuo Jingfei. 498 00:46:23,850 --> 00:46:26,500 Pan Yue, Pan Yue. 499 00:46:26,500 --> 00:46:31,220 Let's see how else you will fight me. 500 00:47:02,280 --> 00:47:10,480 ♫ Like the dew, we wait for the glimmer of light to greet the morning ♫ 501 00:47:10,480 --> 00:47:17,720 ♫ How many looks do we need to affirm each other? ♫ 502 00:47:17,720 --> 00:47:21,400 ♫ It's sincerity that fools me ♫ 503 00:47:21,400 --> 00:47:25,760 ♫ But it's seriousness that traps you ♫ 504 00:47:25,760 --> 00:47:32,440 ♫ The depth of the past is best left unexplored ♫ 505 00:47:32,440 --> 00:47:36,020 ♫ How many more falls do I have to experience ♫ 506 00:47:36,020 --> 00:47:39,900 ♫ Before I can face love and hatred with grace? ♫ 507 00:47:39,900 --> 00:47:43,380 ♫ Don't ask if it's a moment ♫ 508 00:47:43,380 --> 00:47:47,100 ♫ Of liberation or cowardice to let go ♫ 509 00:47:47,100 --> 00:47:51,500 ♫ Perhaps it's a misstep into your heart, it's a hasty feeling ♫ 510 00:47:51,500 --> 00:47:55,180 ♫ It's an unwillingness to be just a passer-by with you ♫ 511 00:47:55,180 --> 00:47:59,220 ♫ Even if I were to die after a few intense struggles ♫ 512 00:47:59,220 --> 00:48:02,500 ♫ I would have lived a life worth living ♫ 513 00:48:02,500 --> 00:48:07,020 ♫ If grasses and trees are sharp blades, if mountains and waters are temples ♫ 514 00:48:07,020 --> 00:48:10,340 ♫ It's good to be alive even for a short moment ♫ 515 00:48:10,340 --> 00:48:14,180 ♫ I wish I could be worthy of the thoughts ♫ 516 00:48:14,180 --> 00:48:21,260 ♫ And I wish I could be worthy of the love ♫ 517 00:48:21,260 --> 00:48:26,000 ♫ Perhaps it's a misstep into your heart, it's a hasty feeling ♫ 518 00:48:26,000 --> 00:48:29,380 ♫ It's an unwillingness to be just a passer-by with you ♫ 519 00:48:29,380 --> 00:48:33,680 ♫ Even if I were to die after a few intense struggles ♫ 520 00:48:33,680 --> 00:48:36,740 ♫ I would have lived a life worth living ♫ 521 00:48:36,740 --> 00:48:41,220 ♫ If grasses and trees are sharp blades, if mountains and waters are temples ♫ 522 00:48:41,220 --> 00:48:44,720 ♫ It's good to be alive even for a short moment ♫ 523 00:48:44,720 --> 00:48:48,600 ♫ I wish I could be worthy of the thoughts ♫ 524 00:48:48,600 --> 00:48:55,920 ♫ And I wish I could be worthy of the love ♫ 525 00:48:56,920 --> 00:49:04,880 ♫ Be worthy of this love ♫