1 00:00:07,000 --> 00:00:09,400 [The Autumn Ballad] 2 00:00:10,130 --> 00:00:18,090 Timing and Subtitles by πŸ‚ The Autumn Ballad 🍁 Team @viki.com 3 00:00:19,200 --> 00:00:26,400 β™« Winter clouds and light skies, the geese fly through leaving a trail of sorrow β™« 4 00:00:26,400 --> 00:00:33,000 β™« I lean against the window and look into the distance β™« 5 00:00:33,000 --> 00:00:40,200 β™« Near the deserted West River, I hear you singing β™« 6 00:00:40,200 --> 00:00:46,400 β™« Every time our eyes meet, the longing is still there β™« 7 00:00:48,600 --> 00:00:52,200 β™« Separated by thousands of mountains and oceans, waiting for the full moon β™« 8 00:00:52,200 --> 00:00:56,000 β™« Just to meet the beautiful lady again β™« 9 00:00:56,000 --> 00:01:02,400 β™« Going through three lifetimes with you while smiling behind the pearl bead curtain β™« 10 00:01:02,400 --> 00:01:06,000 β™« In this life, I will not let you down β™« 11 00:01:06,000 --> 00:01:09,800 β™« I will fly over the lands together with you β™« 12 00:01:09,800 --> 00:01:16,300 β™« Even if everything becomes silent β™« 13 00:01:16,300 --> 00:01:20,000 β™« In this life, I will not let you down β™« 14 00:01:20,000 --> 00:01:23,600 β™« I will fly over the lands together with you β™« 15 00:01:23,600 --> 00:01:30,800 β™« Even if everything becomes silent β™« 16 00:01:32,031 --> 00:01:37,211 [The Autumn Ballad] 17 00:01:37,211 --> 00:01:39,632 [Episode 2] 18 00:01:50,800 --> 00:01:52,200 What is going on? 19 00:01:52,200 --> 00:01:55,000 How dare she! 20 00:01:55,000 --> 00:01:58,100 - Such audacity. - Yes. 21 00:01:58,100 --> 00:01:59,700 Such audacity! 22 00:01:59,700 --> 00:02:01,500 How dare you make a mockery of Her Highness! 23 00:02:01,500 --> 00:02:03,200 The Qiu Family must be crazy. 24 00:02:03,200 --> 00:02:06,500 How dare they enter the palace with a stupid rock as a gift? 25 00:02:06,500 --> 00:02:13,000 Qiu Yan, is there a deeper meaning to this rock of yours? 26 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:21,600 Your Highness, this is your representation in my heart. 27 00:02:21,600 --> 00:02:22,600 Such audacity! 28 00:02:22,600 --> 00:02:24,800 How dare you offend Her Highness this way? 29 00:02:24,800 --> 00:02:28,000 Your Highness, please forgive her ignorance. 30 00:02:30,000 --> 00:02:32,000 Finish your thought. 31 00:02:36,800 --> 00:02:41,800 Since I was young, I have heard the story of Your Highness from my mother. 32 00:02:41,800 --> 00:02:43,600 When she told me I was coming to the palace, 33 00:02:43,600 --> 00:02:46,000 I searched every place of interest, 34 00:02:46,000 --> 00:02:49,100 to find the mystical rock that represents Your Highness. 35 00:02:49,100 --> 00:02:51,800 According to Your Highness' womanly teachings, (Instructions for Inner Quarters: historical manuscript) 36 00:02:51,800 --> 00:02:55,300 seeking no wealth or adornment builds moral character. 37 00:02:55,300 --> 00:02:56,600 Your Highness, that is why 38 00:02:56,600 --> 00:03:00,900 I believe your dignified, natural appearance is a solid rock. 39 00:03:00,900 --> 00:03:03,000 Also according to Your Highness' teachings, 40 00:03:03,000 --> 00:03:06,800 being quietly reserved is a woman's moral nature. 41 00:03:06,800 --> 00:03:10,800 As this rock's essence represents serenity, 42 00:03:10,800 --> 00:03:12,800 men typify Heaven, women the Earth. 43 00:03:12,800 --> 00:03:14,000 A rock symbolizes women, 44 00:03:14,000 --> 00:03:17,400 as we endure life's storms and rain in silence. 45 00:03:22,600 --> 00:03:25,300 You are a clever girl. 46 00:03:26,000 --> 00:03:29,700 What... reward would you like? 47 00:03:29,700 --> 00:03:34,600 Your Highness, if you would reward me, please grant me a wish. 48 00:03:34,600 --> 00:03:37,200 My father is fortunate to serve His Majesty. 49 00:03:37,200 --> 00:03:41,600 I wish to join the palace and fulfill my father's loyal duty. 50 00:03:42,010 --> 00:03:44,200 Oh. 51 00:03:44,200 --> 00:03:48,200 Then do you wish to serve under me? 52 00:03:48,200 --> 00:03:50,200 Your Highness, I obey your every word. 53 00:03:50,200 --> 00:03:55,200 Your Highness, if I can gain knowledge while by your side, 54 00:03:55,200 --> 00:03:57,400 I will have no regrets in life. 55 00:03:59,500 --> 00:04:01,800 You may wait for my order when you return. 56 00:04:01,800 --> 00:04:04,800 - Thank you, Your Highness. - Thank you, Your Highness. 57 00:04:09,500 --> 00:04:11,800 Madam Zhou will present her gift now. 58 00:04:29,300 --> 00:04:33,500 It's impossible for the gift to vanish with no reason. 59 00:04:33,500 --> 00:04:36,600 Mother, I fear someone on good terms with He Family 60 00:04:36,600 --> 00:04:38,600 hid it purposely. 61 00:04:38,600 --> 00:04:40,080 Many ears are in the palace. 62 00:04:40,080 --> 00:04:42,100 We will talk when we get home. 63 00:04:50,400 --> 00:04:52,900 Why did this family prepare two gifts? 64 00:04:55,000 --> 00:04:57,000 This gift is prepared by Madam Han, 65 00:04:57,000 --> 00:04:59,800 wife of Qiu Yi, the Ministry of Public Works Vice Minister. 66 00:04:59,800 --> 00:05:05,000 The one next to it was made by Qiu Yan, eldest daughter of Qiu Yi. 67 00:05:05,000 --> 00:05:06,300 "Qiu Yan"? 68 00:05:07,400 --> 00:05:09,400 Is she General He's daughter-in-law 69 00:05:09,400 --> 00:05:11,000 who is supposed to become a nun? 70 00:05:11,000 --> 00:05:13,000 Qiu Yi's eldest daughter... 71 00:05:13,000 --> 00:05:14,800 That should be correct. 72 00:05:25,100 --> 00:05:26,300 It looks like 73 00:05:26,300 --> 00:05:28,900 a scene of Her Highness enjoying the view 74 00:05:28,900 --> 00:05:32,800 with His Majesty at Lantern Festival; it's sewed in front. 75 00:05:32,800 --> 00:05:34,200 [Womanly Teachings] 76 00:05:34,200 --> 00:05:37,600 On the back are "Womanly Teachings" that Her Highness wrote. 77 00:05:37,600 --> 00:05:38,800 By replacing ink with stitches, 78 00:05:38,800 --> 00:05:40,400 she embroidered its entirety on the back. 79 00:05:40,400 --> 00:05:43,000 She wants to show that she's knowledgeable 80 00:05:43,000 --> 00:05:45,400 and good at embroidery altogether. 81 00:05:48,000 --> 00:05:49,700 Settings and objects are well-arranged. 82 00:05:49,700 --> 00:05:51,800 Clearly, she has skill of an artisan. 83 00:05:51,800 --> 00:05:53,200 It's astonishing how her gift 84 00:05:53,200 --> 00:05:55,700 shows all the skills that a female official 85 00:05:55,700 --> 00:05:57,900 would need to have. 86 00:06:00,200 --> 00:06:02,700 She's extremely meticulous. 87 00:06:02,700 --> 00:06:06,500 It seems this will be Her Highness' favorite gift today. 88 00:06:14,800 --> 00:06:19,600 Liang Yi, do you have any feuds with 89 00:06:19,600 --> 00:06:22,200 Lady Qiu Yan of Qiu Family? 90 00:06:22,200 --> 00:06:23,600 No. 91 00:06:24,600 --> 00:06:29,800 If so, why did you swap out her gift with a rock? 92 00:06:30,800 --> 00:06:33,600 Your Highness, you knew? 93 00:06:33,600 --> 00:06:35,400 That pitiful young lady 94 00:06:35,400 --> 00:06:37,200 was terrified. 95 00:06:37,200 --> 00:06:40,900 However, she created such a fancy explanation. 96 00:06:40,900 --> 00:06:43,000 It was strenuous on her. 97 00:06:43,000 --> 00:06:44,400 Your Highness, 98 00:06:45,200 --> 00:06:48,400 I did it for a reason. 99 00:07:03,600 --> 00:07:04,500 [Hall of Elegant Minds] 100 00:07:04,500 --> 00:07:06,000 This is an edict from the Noble Consort. 101 00:07:06,000 --> 00:07:08,000 Qiu Family, receive the order. 102 00:07:11,700 --> 00:07:14,000 Her Highness said Second Miss of the family 103 00:07:14,000 --> 00:07:16,000 is an intelligent child. 104 00:07:16,000 --> 00:07:19,400 She is both knowledgeable and ambitious, 105 00:07:19,400 --> 00:07:23,400 but she hopes that Qiu Yan will remember a few words. 106 00:07:23,400 --> 00:07:24,900 Saving chastity after her husband's passing 107 00:07:24,900 --> 00:07:26,900 is like man sacrificing his life for a nation. 108 00:07:26,900 --> 00:07:28,800 It's not only how a woman should be, 109 00:07:28,800 --> 00:07:31,000 but even more Heaven's way. 110 00:07:32,720 --> 00:07:35,600 Qiu Yan is rewarded with a "To Be Moral and Chaste" plaque. 111 00:07:35,600 --> 00:07:38,000 This gift will remind you to preserve your chastity 112 00:07:38,000 --> 00:07:41,400 for your late husband and bring glory to your tribe. 113 00:07:42,800 --> 00:07:44,600 I, Qiu Yan, 114 00:07:46,600 --> 00:07:49,100 will remember Her Highness' teachings. 115 00:07:49,100 --> 00:07:51,400 Thank you, Your Highness. 116 00:07:51,400 --> 00:07:53,600 Thank you, Lord Liang. 117 00:07:58,600 --> 00:08:02,400 Old Madam Qiu, Lord Qiu, I take my leave. 118 00:08:06,800 --> 00:08:10,200 We're very fortunate to receive a plaque from Her Highness. 119 00:08:10,200 --> 00:08:11,500 Relay my instructions. 120 00:08:11,500 --> 00:08:13,400 We shall hold a banquet for three days. 121 00:08:13,400 --> 00:08:16,200 We will show all people of the capital 122 00:08:16,200 --> 00:08:18,500 how dignified the Qiu Family is! 123 00:08:18,500 --> 00:08:21,600 The Qiu Family women are just as dignified. 124 00:08:21,600 --> 00:08:23,400 - Yes. - Yes, Mother. 125 00:08:23,400 --> 00:08:25,000 This is great! 126 00:08:25,000 --> 00:08:26,800 I'm so happy! 127 00:08:26,800 --> 00:08:29,400 Qiu Family can hold our heads high! 128 00:08:29,400 --> 00:08:31,400 You're right! 129 00:08:51,600 --> 00:08:54,400 I have a question for Lord Liang. 130 00:08:57,000 --> 00:08:59,800 Officer! Officer, please save me! 131 00:08:59,800 --> 00:09:01,000 M-My father is dead! 132 00:09:01,000 --> 00:09:03,600 My stepmother will sell me to a slave trader! 133 00:09:03,600 --> 00:09:05,000 Is it you? 134 00:09:05,000 --> 00:09:07,300 That day, you escaped from He Manor, right? 135 00:09:07,300 --> 00:09:09,200 Lying is in your nature indeed. 136 00:09:09,200 --> 00:09:11,300 Lord Liang, when you swapped out my gift 137 00:09:11,300 --> 00:09:13,000 for a rock at Her Highness' birthday celebration, 138 00:09:13,000 --> 00:09:15,500 were you being dignified and honest? 139 00:09:15,990 --> 00:09:17,600 Oh? 140 00:09:17,600 --> 00:09:19,600 What proof do you have? 141 00:09:19,600 --> 00:09:20,200 None. 142 00:09:20,200 --> 00:09:22,100 How dare you question me then? 143 00:09:22,100 --> 00:09:23,400 It's a very disrespectful wrong 144 00:09:23,400 --> 00:09:24,600 to swap out Her Highness' gift! 145 00:09:24,600 --> 00:09:27,000 Ordinary people lack guts to do that! 146 00:09:27,000 --> 00:09:28,500 One who knew Her Highness won't punish him 147 00:09:28,500 --> 00:09:30,600 would dare such a brazen act. 148 00:09:30,600 --> 00:09:32,700 Lord Liang, I heard that your mother, Madam Jin, 149 00:09:32,700 --> 00:09:35,000 was once Her Highness' personal maid 150 00:09:35,000 --> 00:09:37,300 and has a special bond with Her Highness. 151 00:09:37,300 --> 00:09:38,300 That day, 152 00:09:38,300 --> 00:09:40,800 inspector of tributes and gifts in the imperial harem 153 00:09:40,800 --> 00:09:43,600 happened to be you, my lord. 154 00:09:44,800 --> 00:09:46,400 Why would I do that? 155 00:09:46,400 --> 00:09:49,900 Lord Liang, you were my situation's mediator. 156 00:09:49,900 --> 00:09:52,800 If I enter the palace, it would ruin your arrangements, 157 00:09:52,800 --> 00:09:54,400 and you couldn't explain yourself to He Family. 158 00:09:54,400 --> 00:09:58,200 So you wanted to teach me a lesson. 159 00:09:58,200 --> 00:10:01,500 Song Jin, you men may leave now. 160 00:10:09,100 --> 00:10:11,000 I did swap out your gift, 161 00:10:11,000 --> 00:10:14,600 but the reason isn't as complicated as you think. 162 00:10:14,600 --> 00:10:17,600 I simply dislike you. 163 00:10:17,600 --> 00:10:20,900 Since I saved your life, you should know your place. 164 00:10:20,900 --> 00:10:23,000 In order to avoid a nun's boring days, 165 00:10:23,000 --> 00:10:24,400 you tried to be a know-it-all. 166 00:10:24,400 --> 00:10:26,400 Your clever mouth tried in vain to bewitch Her Highness 167 00:10:26,400 --> 00:10:28,900 into supporting you. 168 00:10:29,600 --> 00:10:31,800 Do you really think you're smart enough 169 00:10:31,800 --> 00:10:34,000 to fool everybody else? 170 00:10:34,000 --> 00:10:36,600 Lord Liang, do you think a poor, mundane life 171 00:10:36,600 --> 00:10:38,700 is all that awaits a nun? 172 00:10:38,700 --> 00:10:40,800 Have you ever seen Jingyun Convent yourself? 173 00:10:40,800 --> 00:10:44,200 Do you know what life they lead in that place? 174 00:10:44,200 --> 00:10:46,800 The Jingyun Convent nuns are described as withered. 175 00:10:46,800 --> 00:10:49,000 They die before the age of 30. 176 00:10:49,000 --> 00:10:51,600 I never wanted to deceive Her Highness. 177 00:10:51,600 --> 00:10:53,500 But for you to make me a nun and remain a widow 178 00:10:53,500 --> 00:10:55,800 for a man I didn't even know is unfair! 179 00:10:55,800 --> 00:10:57,800 As you say, is it unfair to all Jingyun Convent nuns? 180 00:10:57,800 --> 00:10:59,000 Precisely! 181 00:10:59,000 --> 00:11:00,200 They said I jinxed my husband to his death; 182 00:11:00,200 --> 00:11:01,600 thus, I should die for him. 183 00:11:01,600 --> 00:11:03,300 However, Lord Liang, let me ask you. 184 00:11:03,300 --> 00:11:05,800 What should happen if a man jinxed his wife to death? 185 00:11:05,800 --> 00:11:08,400 If a man doesn't hurriedly remarry after losing his wife, 186 00:11:08,400 --> 00:11:10,400 he is unfilial for not keeping the bloodline intact. 187 00:11:10,400 --> 00:11:12,600 The same matter has drastically opposite endings 188 00:11:12,600 --> 00:11:14,200 merely because of gender! 189 00:11:14,200 --> 00:11:16,900 Why are women as valueless as common duckweed? 190 00:11:17,900 --> 00:11:19,600 You might be right about that, 191 00:11:19,600 --> 00:11:21,700 but do you know serving in the palace is very risky? 192 00:11:21,700 --> 00:11:23,600 All lives are subject to His Majesty's will. 193 00:11:23,600 --> 00:11:25,400 They might even be worth less than duckweed. 194 00:11:25,400 --> 00:11:29,800 If you become a nun, at least you can live in peace. 195 00:11:29,800 --> 00:11:33,400 Once I enter the palace, even if I must live in fear daily, 196 00:11:33,400 --> 00:11:35,200 that path I chose! 197 00:11:35,200 --> 00:11:38,100 Whether I survive depends on my capability! 198 00:11:38,100 --> 00:11:39,600 Far better than wasting my life 199 00:11:39,600 --> 00:11:41,600 among lamps and Buddha statues. 200 00:11:41,600 --> 00:11:43,200 You, who speaks without thinking, 201 00:11:43,200 --> 00:11:45,000 will be reduced to ashes within three days in the palace. 202 00:11:45,000 --> 00:11:47,400 They'll pour your ashes on peonies in the Imperial Garden. 203 00:11:47,400 --> 00:11:49,100 Do you understand? 204 00:11:49,630 --> 00:11:50,800 Oh... 205 00:11:50,800 --> 00:11:52,700 Let me give you some advice. 206 00:11:54,000 --> 00:11:55,300 Appraise your own capability. 207 00:11:55,300 --> 00:11:59,500 Only by strengthening yourself can you change the rules. 208 00:12:09,566 --> 00:12:14,040 [Qiu Manor] 209 00:12:14,040 --> 00:12:18,641 [To Be Moral and Chaste] (literally, pine and bamboo, like strong morals; remain as a chaste widow) 210 00:12:18,641 --> 00:12:21,683 [Hall of Elegant Minds] 211 00:12:25,220 --> 00:12:29,079 Master, the banquet held at Qiu Manor is quite lively. 212 00:12:35,880 --> 00:12:37,600 [Qin Xuan, Heir to Duke of Ying] 213 00:13:14,459 --> 00:13:16,059 Master? 214 00:13:29,840 --> 00:13:31,640 Master, it's so lively over there. 215 00:13:31,640 --> 00:13:34,819 Why is she drinking mournfully over there? 216 00:13:46,980 --> 00:13:51,059 "The outer rainbow is beautifully graceful by dispersing." (Double rainbow: outer is pale and female, inner is male) 217 00:13:51,059 --> 00:13:54,599 "The Luan bird expands its wings and soars." (Chinese poem, "Travel Afar") 218 00:13:57,619 --> 00:14:00,400 If you don't go home, do you have a place to go? 219 00:14:00,400 --> 00:14:03,339 The world is vast. Anywhere is fine. 220 00:14:05,719 --> 00:14:07,980 Do you have any money? 221 00:14:07,980 --> 00:14:09,760 Can you read? 222 00:14:09,760 --> 00:14:11,960 Do you know how to do calculations? 223 00:14:15,400 --> 00:14:17,380 If you wish to leave your home, 224 00:14:17,380 --> 00:14:21,420 you must learn how to survive first, understood? 225 00:14:25,799 --> 00:14:28,760 I can read all the words on here now, 226 00:14:28,760 --> 00:14:31,799 but I still can't escape my situation. 227 00:14:31,799 --> 00:14:35,559 Tell me, was he a liar? 228 00:14:41,420 --> 00:14:43,340 Whose family does this lady belong to? 229 00:14:43,340 --> 00:14:45,579 How dare you steal wine to drink? 230 00:14:45,579 --> 00:14:48,499 Where is this vagabond from, who didn't stay in the front hall? 231 00:14:48,499 --> 00:14:50,379 Put down my wine or else I'll shout. 232 00:14:50,379 --> 00:14:52,300 Don't you dare shout. 233 00:14:52,300 --> 00:14:56,359 If you attract those people here and they see all this wine, 234 00:14:56,359 --> 00:14:57,799 what will you do? 235 00:14:57,799 --> 00:14:59,880 Hurry and return our wine. 236 00:14:59,880 --> 00:15:02,699 Fine, I'll return it to you. 237 00:15:03,740 --> 00:15:05,340 - My lady. - Return it to us! 238 00:15:05,340 --> 00:15:06,840 I'll return it to you for a kiss. 239 00:15:06,840 --> 00:15:08,819 - Come and get it. - Return it now! 240 00:15:08,819 --> 00:15:10,619 Brother Meng? 241 00:15:11,980 --> 00:15:13,479 I couldn't find you just now. 242 00:15:13,479 --> 00:15:15,080 So you were here. 243 00:15:15,080 --> 00:15:17,060 I came for a breath of air. 244 00:15:17,060 --> 00:15:19,520 Brother Meng, now I know why you wouldn't drink with us. 245 00:15:19,520 --> 00:15:22,280 So you hid from us since you couldn't hold your liquor. 246 00:15:22,280 --> 00:15:23,819 Who said so? 247 00:15:23,819 --> 00:15:25,400 Qin Xuan, look. 248 00:15:25,400 --> 00:15:27,455 The Qiu Family maids 249 00:15:27,456 --> 00:15:29,980 are quite interesting. Let's have fun together! 250 00:15:29,980 --> 00:15:31,640 Bei Xue. 251 00:15:31,640 --> 00:15:32,420 Young Master Meng. 252 00:15:32,420 --> 00:15:35,438 Go out front and tell them that Meng can't hold his liquor. 253 00:15:35,438 --> 00:15:37,780 He admits defeat for a girl's sake. 254 00:15:37,780 --> 00:15:40,560 - Who said so? I-I-I... I can hold my liquor well! - Young Master Meng. 255 00:15:40,560 --> 00:15:42,479 - We have some fine wine down there. - Just you wait! 256 00:15:42,479 --> 00:15:45,619 - Let's go. - Listen, I can hold my liquor perfectly well! 257 00:15:45,619 --> 00:15:47,259 - Don't you think I'm right? - Young Master Meng, watch your step. 258 00:15:47,259 --> 00:15:49,059 Ladies. 259 00:15:50,359 --> 00:15:52,860 That person is Young Master of Earl of Yongyi Manor. 260 00:15:52,860 --> 00:15:55,259 His name is Meng Yu. He's known for being boisterous. 261 00:15:55,259 --> 00:15:57,860 Were you two frightened of his demeanor? 262 00:15:57,860 --> 00:16:02,219 If you hadn't appeared, he would be the one frightened. 263 00:16:05,399 --> 00:16:07,640 Who are you? 264 00:16:07,640 --> 00:16:09,880 I'm Qin Xuan of Duke of Ying Manor. 265 00:16:09,880 --> 00:16:12,379 As the front hall is too noisy, I came to hide from the din. 266 00:16:12,379 --> 00:16:15,180 I didn't expect to encounter you two here. 267 00:16:15,180 --> 00:16:17,400 Miss, may I know your name? 268 00:16:17,400 --> 00:16:18,699 This is our miss. 269 00:16:18,699 --> 00:16:20,899 She's the second lady of Qiu Family. 270 00:16:21,660 --> 00:16:23,320 So you're my younger cousin. 271 00:16:23,320 --> 00:16:25,780 Why didn't I know I had an elder cousin like you? 272 00:16:25,780 --> 00:16:28,919 The first madam of your residence, Jiang, is my aunt. 273 00:16:28,919 --> 00:16:31,139 Her daughter, Qiu Mei, is my elder cousin. 274 00:16:31,139 --> 00:16:34,440 You're younger than Qiu Mei. Naturally, you're my younger cousin. 275 00:16:35,239 --> 00:16:37,880 You two aren't blood related. 276 00:16:37,880 --> 00:16:41,280 Two months ago, my family moved here from Suzhou. 277 00:16:41,280 --> 00:16:44,900 As I think about it, I haven't seen them for 5-6 years. 278 00:16:44,900 --> 00:16:47,379 It's natural for you not to know me, but I do know you. 279 00:16:47,379 --> 00:16:48,840 Do you know me? 280 00:16:48,840 --> 00:16:51,801 The front hall banquet celebrates Her Highness rewarding you with a plaque. 281 00:16:51,801 --> 00:16:55,420 Naturally, I've heard about you. 282 00:16:55,420 --> 00:16:57,840 What have you heard about me? 283 00:16:59,280 --> 00:17:01,620 Although you're at the peak of your youth, 284 00:17:01,620 --> 00:17:04,599 you're loyal and filial. 285 00:17:04,599 --> 00:17:06,399 That is truly impressive. 286 00:17:07,200 --> 00:17:09,160 Why don't you do me a favor? 287 00:17:09,160 --> 00:17:11,900 It's more practical than being impressed. 288 00:17:12,479 --> 00:17:14,080 Please give me your order. 289 00:17:14,080 --> 00:17:15,780 It's pointless to drink by myself. 290 00:17:15,780 --> 00:17:17,979 Finish all this wine with me. 291 00:17:17,979 --> 00:17:19,479 Here. 292 00:17:35,068 --> 00:17:39,640 [Qiu Manor] 293 00:17:43,760 --> 00:17:47,880 Cousin, almost all guests have returned home. 294 00:17:47,880 --> 00:17:50,000 You should stop drinking. 295 00:17:50,840 --> 00:17:54,400 I won't be able to drink again after I go to Jingyun Convent. 296 00:17:54,400 --> 00:17:58,619 Today, I'm going to drink to my heart's content. 297 00:17:59,199 --> 00:18:01,539 Cousin, I know you're troubled, but... 298 00:18:01,539 --> 00:18:03,839 Why should I be troubled? 299 00:18:03,839 --> 00:18:07,760 I don't need to join my late husband in death now. Why would I be unhappy? 300 00:18:07,760 --> 00:18:09,740 I was just thinking 301 00:18:10,319 --> 00:18:12,239 that if a woman 302 00:18:12,239 --> 00:18:15,680 doesn't want to live for her husband's sake, 303 00:18:15,680 --> 00:18:18,800 her parents, siblings, children, 304 00:18:19,439 --> 00:18:22,680 and wants to live only for her own sake, 305 00:18:22,680 --> 00:18:26,019 is that such a heinous crime? 306 00:18:30,239 --> 00:18:32,580 If I must say, the world is divided into two parts, 307 00:18:32,580 --> 00:18:35,800 like Yin and Yang, men and women; we have no choice. 308 00:18:35,800 --> 00:18:38,800 But the saints said husbands are their wives' guides. 309 00:18:38,800 --> 00:18:41,400 They also said men are obligated to remarry; 310 00:18:41,400 --> 00:18:42,680 women cannot find a second husband. 311 00:18:42,680 --> 00:18:44,520 Clearly, there's a difference! 312 00:18:44,520 --> 00:18:47,960 We see the saints' teachings are misleading. 313 00:18:48,479 --> 00:18:50,400 Look. 314 00:18:50,400 --> 00:18:54,319 Did you see how lively the front hall was? 315 00:18:54,319 --> 00:18:57,640 To sacrifice an unimportant daughter 316 00:18:57,640 --> 00:19:02,439 in exchange for Her Highness' plaque and family glory, 317 00:19:02,439 --> 00:19:06,940 surely it's a good deal for any family out there, right? 318 00:19:10,660 --> 00:19:13,280 Cousin, have you unfulfilled wishes before being a nun? 319 00:19:13,280 --> 00:19:16,280 Maybe I can do something for you. 320 00:19:16,280 --> 00:19:17,979 All right! 321 00:19:17,979 --> 00:19:19,959 Then just 322 00:19:19,959 --> 00:19:21,900 give me a kiss. 323 00:19:22,520 --> 00:19:24,100 What? 324 00:19:24,100 --> 00:19:27,139 I don't even know how intimacy with a man feels, 325 00:19:27,139 --> 00:19:29,040 yet I must become a nun. 326 00:19:29,040 --> 00:19:31,900 Why must I carry such a false reputation? 327 00:19:31,900 --> 00:19:34,000 - That... - What's the matter? 328 00:19:34,000 --> 00:19:35,359 Are you scared? 329 00:19:35,359 --> 00:19:37,100 Cousin, you mustn't do this! 330 00:19:37,100 --> 00:19:38,719 This concerns your reputation! 331 00:19:38,719 --> 00:19:40,219 All right, all right. 332 00:19:40,219 --> 00:19:41,940 I appreciate the offer. 333 00:19:41,940 --> 00:19:45,939 Besides, you should stop calling me Cousin. 334 00:19:45,939 --> 00:19:48,479 You sound like a Chinese opera actor. 335 00:19:48,479 --> 00:19:50,239 Just call me Qiu Yan. 336 00:19:50,239 --> 00:19:52,540 Yan as in "beauty (yan ran)." 337 00:19:52,540 --> 00:19:54,840 Qiu Yan. 338 00:19:55,560 --> 00:19:58,700 "A smile so beautiful, the flowers are ashamed" ("A Twig of Plum Blossom" poem from Song dynasty). 339 00:19:58,700 --> 00:20:00,600 Great name. 340 00:20:02,640 --> 00:20:08,060 Originally, it was supposed to be the Yan as in "kitchen smoke (chuΔ« yān)." 341 00:20:09,079 --> 00:20:11,839 Back when Madam Liu gave birth to me 342 00:20:11,839 --> 00:20:14,719 and found out I'm a girl, she wasn't willing to raise me. 343 00:20:14,719 --> 00:20:18,800 She left me to survive on my own in the woodshed, 344 00:20:18,800 --> 00:20:22,460 but I didn't die although I starved for three days. 345 00:20:22,460 --> 00:20:24,579 Madam Liu thought 346 00:20:24,579 --> 00:20:26,680 she can't avoid her destiny. 347 00:20:26,680 --> 00:20:30,180 Thus she randomly gave me the name Yan. 348 00:20:30,180 --> 00:20:34,479 After when I joined the residence, Second Madam thought my name was unlucky. 349 00:20:34,479 --> 00:20:36,660 That's how my name was changed. 350 00:20:38,760 --> 00:20:40,760 Wang Wei once said, 351 00:20:40,760 --> 00:20:43,839 "Lone smoke rises off the vast desert; a round sun sets on the long river.” 352 00:20:43,839 --> 00:20:48,000 Even a puff of smoke will reach the blue sky one day. 353 00:20:48,000 --> 00:20:51,939 As long as you don't give up, things will surely change. 354 00:20:51,939 --> 00:20:55,040 That is a piece of great advice. 355 00:20:55,040 --> 00:20:58,660 On that note, I shall offer you another toast. 356 00:21:01,099 --> 00:21:04,719 Since I can't share your burden, I shall drink with you. 357 00:21:04,719 --> 00:21:06,519 Cheers! 358 00:21:40,719 --> 00:21:42,219 Qing Dai, 359 00:21:43,040 --> 00:21:45,079 you can have them. 360 00:21:46,040 --> 00:21:48,239 I'll ask Second Madam for a favor. 361 00:21:48,239 --> 00:21:50,259 I'll ask her to release you. 362 00:21:53,560 --> 00:21:54,760 Miss, are you abandoning me? 363 00:21:54,760 --> 00:21:55,839 Are you silly? 364 00:21:55,839 --> 00:21:58,419 I'll be a nun. Why follow me? 365 00:21:59,800 --> 00:22:01,479 I don't fear being a nun. 366 00:22:01,479 --> 00:22:02,959 Miss, I'll follow wherever you go. 367 00:22:02,959 --> 00:22:03,920 Nonsense. 368 00:22:03,920 --> 00:22:07,399 If you disobey me, I'll ask Mother to sell you. 369 00:22:10,059 --> 00:22:11,759 Yan'er. 370 00:22:24,000 --> 00:22:27,520 I heard that life in the Jingyun Convent is tough. 371 00:22:27,520 --> 00:22:30,079 You can take these silver teals with you. 372 00:22:30,079 --> 00:22:31,560 Thank you, Mother. 373 00:22:31,560 --> 00:22:34,079 But you should keep the silver taels. 374 00:22:34,959 --> 00:22:39,319 You can take anything you like from my chamber. 375 00:22:40,920 --> 00:22:42,199 Silly Child. 376 00:22:42,199 --> 00:22:45,555 Do you think I'm here to see you off just to take your things? 377 00:22:59,839 --> 00:23:01,639 I'll accept the money. 378 00:23:02,960 --> 00:23:06,007 Second Lady, Second Madam calls you immediately. 379 00:23:40,920 --> 00:23:42,520 Mother. 380 00:23:45,439 --> 00:23:47,040 Yan'er. 381 00:23:47,040 --> 00:23:48,640 The east gate isn't locked. 382 00:23:48,640 --> 00:23:51,419 There's a blue carriage outside the gate. 383 00:23:51,419 --> 00:23:53,719 The Taiying Temple abbot is a friend of mine. 384 00:23:53,719 --> 00:23:56,680 Hide there awhile before you devise your next move. 385 00:23:56,680 --> 00:23:58,560 Here are money and garments. 386 00:23:58,560 --> 00:24:01,359 - Qing Dai, you must keep them safe. - Yes. 387 00:24:01,359 --> 00:24:03,359 Mother, are you telling me to escape? 388 00:24:03,359 --> 00:24:06,040 We must send you to He Manor in two days. 389 00:24:06,040 --> 00:24:08,880 It'll be too late for you to escape by then. 390 00:24:08,880 --> 00:24:10,719 But if I leave right now, 391 00:24:10,719 --> 00:24:13,680 how will you explain to Father and Old Madam? 392 00:24:14,280 --> 00:24:15,680 Don't worry. 393 00:24:15,680 --> 00:24:18,000 Old Madam dotes on me. 394 00:24:18,000 --> 00:24:20,900 Hurry and leave. It'll be too late if someone else sees you. 395 00:24:20,900 --> 00:24:23,400 - Mother! - Hurry and go! 396 00:24:23,400 --> 00:24:24,900 Mother! 397 00:24:34,219 --> 00:24:36,439 You're still young. 398 00:24:38,199 --> 00:24:42,219 You must express your pain when it hurts. 399 00:24:43,359 --> 00:24:44,619 I want to read. [Mysterious Cases from Dashuo] 400 00:24:44,619 --> 00:24:46,280 Do you like to read books? [Mysterious Cases from Dashuo] 401 00:24:46,280 --> 00:24:48,319 From now on, tell me what you want to read. 402 00:24:48,320 --> 00:24:50,661 I'll think of a way for you. 403 00:24:57,260 --> 00:24:59,859 Yan'er, get up! 404 00:25:03,120 --> 00:25:04,620 Mother. 405 00:25:09,439 --> 00:25:11,280 All right. Time to leave. 406 00:25:11,280 --> 00:25:13,359 Yan'er, hurry and go. 407 00:25:13,359 --> 00:25:14,760 - Go! - Mother! 408 00:25:14,760 --> 00:25:17,680 - Just go! Go now! - Qing Dai, let's go. 409 00:25:20,920 --> 00:25:22,760 Hurry! 410 00:25:24,760 --> 00:25:26,160 Hurry! 411 00:25:52,860 --> 00:25:54,619 Second Sister! 412 00:25:54,619 --> 00:25:56,319 Where are you going? 413 00:25:57,040 --> 00:25:59,359 Mother wants me to buy something from the west market 414 00:25:59,359 --> 00:26:01,820 for my parents-in-law. 415 00:26:02,560 --> 00:26:04,239 Then why aren't you taking the family's carriage? 416 00:26:04,239 --> 00:26:06,520 It's under maintenance. 417 00:26:06,520 --> 00:26:08,199 Elder Sister, 418 00:26:08,199 --> 00:26:11,160 you could always lie with a straight face. 419 00:26:11,160 --> 00:26:13,359 If I didn't eavesdrop on your conversation with Mother, 420 00:26:13,359 --> 00:26:15,460 I would've been deceived by you again. 421 00:26:15,460 --> 00:26:17,319 This is very sudden. I've no time to explain it to you. 422 00:26:17,319 --> 00:26:18,960 When the trouble is over, I will surely return here. 423 00:26:18,960 --> 00:26:20,439 "When the trouble is over"? 424 00:26:20,439 --> 00:26:23,540 If you leave, He Family will surely come and ask for you. 425 00:26:23,540 --> 00:26:25,319 By then our family can't live in peace. 426 00:26:25,319 --> 00:26:27,919 How would the trouble be over? 427 00:26:28,599 --> 00:26:31,900 Do you want me to stay? 428 00:26:35,219 --> 00:26:40,239 I want you to leave Qiu family, to leave my mother most of all. 429 00:26:40,239 --> 00:26:41,760 But if you leave now, 430 00:26:41,760 --> 00:26:44,439 have you thought what will happen to Mother? 431 00:26:44,439 --> 00:26:46,180 She dotes on you so much. 432 00:26:46,180 --> 00:26:48,839 She constantly worries for you. 433 00:26:48,839 --> 00:26:51,959 She helped you when you wanted to withdraw the marriage. 434 00:26:51,959 --> 00:26:55,040 She helped plan when you wanted to enter the palace. 435 00:26:55,040 --> 00:26:56,680 Now, she allows you to escape, 436 00:26:56,680 --> 00:26:59,780 and she must handle your aftermath. 437 00:26:59,780 --> 00:27:01,480 Yet 438 00:27:01,480 --> 00:27:03,640 have you ever considered my mother? 439 00:27:03,640 --> 00:27:05,920 - Have you considered our family? - I know you think I'm selfish. 440 00:27:05,920 --> 00:27:08,599 You've thought that since we were young. 441 00:27:08,599 --> 00:27:10,959 You can hate me if you want. 442 00:27:10,959 --> 00:27:12,559 Elder Sister. 443 00:27:16,060 --> 00:27:17,860 I don't hate you. 444 00:27:19,640 --> 00:27:22,260 Take care of Father and Mother for me. 445 00:28:12,479 --> 00:28:15,939 Miss, we have finally left the city. 446 00:28:19,040 --> 00:28:22,540 I dreamed of this day countless times. 447 00:28:22,540 --> 00:28:25,839 Going away from my house, never turning back. [Chastity] 448 00:28:25,839 --> 00:28:30,459 Going somewhere far away where no one recognizes me. [Chastity] 449 00:28:30,459 --> 00:28:32,299 To live not for Madam Liu's sake, 450 00:28:32,299 --> 00:28:34,599 not for Father's sake, not for anyone else, 451 00:28:34,599 --> 00:28:36,979 but live solely for my sake. 452 00:28:42,939 --> 00:28:44,959 But Min'er, 453 00:28:44,959 --> 00:28:47,500 why aren't you hating me? 454 00:28:47,500 --> 00:28:51,740 I decided to become the most selfish, heartless person in the world. 455 00:28:51,740 --> 00:28:54,079 You should hate me for this. 456 00:29:02,640 --> 00:29:04,740 [Qiu Manor] 457 00:29:04,740 --> 00:29:07,579 You only know to cry. 458 00:29:07,579 --> 00:29:11,459 Tell us! Where did Qiu Yan go? 459 00:29:11,459 --> 00:29:14,280 My lord! My dear Old Madam! 460 00:29:14,280 --> 00:29:17,319 I really do not know. 461 00:29:18,680 --> 00:29:21,539 You did a great job teaching your daughter (sarcasm). 462 00:29:21,539 --> 00:29:25,099 Escaping for herself, not caring for her family one bit. 463 00:29:25,099 --> 00:29:29,959 From what I see, you and your daughter are here to jinx our family. 464 00:29:31,379 --> 00:29:33,439 Yan'er follows Second Madam daily. 465 00:29:33,439 --> 00:29:34,880 She was never close to me! 466 00:29:34,880 --> 00:29:37,160 I really don't know where she went! 467 00:29:37,160 --> 00:29:40,900 Madam Liu, are you trying to push the blame on Mother? 468 00:29:44,219 --> 00:29:46,300 It's my fault for not disciplining her enough. 469 00:29:46,300 --> 00:29:49,259 Mother, please forgive Madam Liu. 470 00:29:49,259 --> 00:29:50,580 Please punish me instead. 471 00:29:50,580 --> 00:29:52,540 What's the use in punishing you? 472 00:29:52,540 --> 00:29:54,619 Let's forget about our conflict with He Family for now. 473 00:29:54,619 --> 00:29:57,660 If we go against the imperial edict, we will be punished. 474 00:29:57,660 --> 00:29:59,460 Old Madam! 475 00:30:02,540 --> 00:30:05,160 Second Master, He Manor sent someone to notify us 476 00:30:05,160 --> 00:30:08,580 that Second Lady reached He Manor safely. 477 00:30:16,038 --> 00:30:16,838 [Endless Happiness] 478 00:30:16,839 --> 00:30:20,319 When Feng'er passed, you were unwilling to keep your chastity. 479 00:30:20,319 --> 00:30:23,060 Why are you suddenly changing your mind? 480 00:30:23,060 --> 00:30:26,359 Her Highness has issued an edict and rewarded me with a plaque. 481 00:30:26,359 --> 00:30:27,739 She showed me grace and power. 482 00:30:27,739 --> 00:30:30,619 I don't presume to disobey her. 483 00:30:30,619 --> 00:30:33,479 Since that's the case, why did you return alone? 484 00:30:33,479 --> 00:30:35,599 I alone should bear responsibility for my life. 485 00:30:35,600 --> 00:30:38,700 I do not want to implicate my parents. 486 00:30:38,700 --> 00:30:41,940 That father of yours has offended me numerous times! 487 00:30:41,940 --> 00:30:44,780 It's my fault for being obsessed with the vain world. 488 00:30:44,780 --> 00:30:46,780 I've implicated my parents and family. 489 00:30:46,780 --> 00:30:50,219 I dare not disobey you. 490 00:30:50,219 --> 00:30:54,000 I only hope that you can let the past be 491 00:30:54,000 --> 00:30:56,060 and reconcile with my family. 492 00:30:59,219 --> 00:31:04,659 My lord, since she has the heart to right her wrongs, why don't we... 493 00:31:06,420 --> 00:31:08,319 She can stay for now. 494 00:31:08,319 --> 00:31:10,079 After Feng'er's mourning is over, 495 00:31:10,079 --> 00:31:12,079 I'll send her to Jingyun Convent myself! 496 00:31:12,079 --> 00:31:14,180 Thank you for your kindness. 497 00:31:19,619 --> 00:31:22,760 Chun Xing, serve the Young Madam well. 498 00:31:22,760 --> 00:31:24,540 Don't neglect her needs. 499 00:31:24,540 --> 00:31:25,940 Yes. 500 00:31:29,739 --> 00:31:32,820 Young Madam, please follow me. 501 00:31:47,540 --> 00:31:51,019 Min'er, be honest with me. 502 00:31:51,019 --> 00:31:52,979 Did you see Yan'er 503 00:31:52,979 --> 00:31:54,979 before she left the residence? 504 00:31:55,780 --> 00:31:57,200 I... 505 00:31:57,200 --> 00:32:00,079 I did try to persuade Elder Sister, 506 00:32:00,079 --> 00:32:01,580 but I didn't expect this to... 507 00:32:01,580 --> 00:32:03,639 How could you do that? 508 00:32:04,499 --> 00:32:06,880 Do you know what kind of place Jingyun Convent is? 509 00:32:06,880 --> 00:32:09,920 If she goes there, she must stay for the rest of her life! 510 00:32:09,920 --> 00:32:12,420 If Elder Sister didn't return to He Manor today, 511 00:32:12,420 --> 00:32:15,199 Mother, how did you plan to resolve the situation? 512 00:32:15,199 --> 00:32:17,700 I don't need a child like you to meddle. 513 00:32:17,700 --> 00:32:19,620 Mother, have you ever pondered 514 00:32:19,620 --> 00:32:24,019 if Elder Sister leaves us, my reputation is implicated as well. 515 00:32:24,019 --> 00:32:25,719 Mother, only she is in your heart. 516 00:32:25,719 --> 00:32:27,999 There's no place for me at all! 517 00:32:29,119 --> 00:32:32,820 Min'er, how could you think that? 518 00:32:32,820 --> 00:32:34,119 I know. 519 00:32:34,119 --> 00:32:36,099 I'm inferior compared with Elder Sister. 520 00:32:36,099 --> 00:32:41,859 I'm not as smart or bold. Even more, I'm not as likeable! 521 00:32:41,859 --> 00:32:45,639 But Mother, I'm your biological daughter! 522 00:32:46,580 --> 00:32:49,080 Min'er! Min'er! 523 00:32:54,320 --> 00:33:02,320 [In remembrance] 524 00:33:07,560 --> 00:33:09,959 I, Qiu Yan, the lowly survivor, [In remembrance] 525 00:33:09,959 --> 00:33:11,219 have caused Husband He to pass. 526 00:33:11,219 --> 00:33:13,219 No amount of deaths shall absolve me of my sin. 527 00:33:13,219 --> 00:33:15,400 Husband He, I don't ask for forgiveness. 528 00:33:15,400 --> 00:33:21,000 From today onward, I will copy mantras and practice Buddhism to deliver your soul to the afterworld. 529 00:33:21,000 --> 00:33:23,259 I hope Husband He can achieve Nirvana soon. 530 00:33:23,259 --> 00:33:25,440 Lord Liang, please. 531 00:33:30,000 --> 00:33:32,239 Chun Xing, light an incense stick for Lord Liang. 532 00:33:32,239 --> 00:33:33,780 Lord Liang, 533 00:33:33,780 --> 00:33:36,079 why are you here? 534 00:33:37,219 --> 00:33:39,339 My condolences, Young Madam. 535 00:33:40,619 --> 00:33:42,760 Uncle He and He Feng's elder brother 536 00:33:42,760 --> 00:33:44,839 have made huge contributions to the imperial court. 537 00:33:44,839 --> 00:33:47,859 It's my duty to mourn him. 538 00:33:47,859 --> 00:33:52,040 Lord Liang is here to mourn Feng'er on account of his respect for me. 539 00:33:52,040 --> 00:33:53,820 Hurry and greet Lord Liang. 540 00:33:53,820 --> 00:33:55,900 Greetings, Lord Liang. 541 00:33:57,119 --> 00:33:59,019 Lord Liang. 542 00:34:21,360 --> 00:34:22,760 Uncle He, 543 00:34:22,760 --> 00:34:24,879 I'd like to stay several days to keep vigil by his coffin 544 00:34:24,879 --> 00:34:25,959 and contribute what I can. 545 00:34:25,959 --> 00:34:28,199 Uncle He, I hope you grant me this. 546 00:34:29,059 --> 00:34:30,900 Lord Liang, I appreciate your offer. 547 00:34:30,900 --> 00:34:35,220 Then I will thank you 548 00:34:35,220 --> 00:34:37,250 on my unlucky son's behalf. 549 00:34:37,960 --> 00:34:39,000 Chun Xing. 550 00:34:39,000 --> 00:34:41,820 Hurry and arrange accommodation for Lord Liang. 551 00:34:43,140 --> 00:34:43,948 Lord Liang. 552 00:34:43,948 --> 00:34:49,783 [In remembrance] 553 00:34:52,525 --> 00:34:57,840 [He Manor] 554 00:34:58,619 --> 00:35:01,100 Young Master Qin, please. 555 00:35:05,260 --> 00:35:06,420 Master. 556 00:35:06,420 --> 00:35:10,080 Uncle He, Aunt He, sorry for the late arrival. 557 00:35:10,080 --> 00:35:12,639 Your father, Duke of Ying, already sent representatives here. 558 00:35:12,639 --> 00:35:15,919 You do not need to be troubled to make another trip. 559 00:35:15,919 --> 00:35:20,479 Uncle He, you may not know, Brother He and I were once classmates in Suzhou. 560 00:35:20,479 --> 00:35:21,639 We were close friends. 561 00:35:21,639 --> 00:35:25,000 When Father was here to mourn him, I was sick. 562 00:35:25,000 --> 00:35:26,399 Now I have fully recovered, 563 00:35:26,399 --> 00:35:30,399 I think I must mourn him as well. 564 00:35:32,579 --> 00:35:34,879 Follow me. 565 00:35:34,879 --> 00:35:36,659 Master. 566 00:35:38,220 --> 00:35:40,800 Young Master Qin of Duke Ying Manor is here. 567 00:35:54,020 --> 00:35:56,500 Qin Xuan, it's been a while. 568 00:35:56,500 --> 00:35:59,580 Liang Yi? Why are you here? 569 00:36:00,100 --> 00:36:01,980 Uncle He has been grieving greatly the past few days. 570 00:36:01,980 --> 00:36:04,919 I'm here to accompany him. 571 00:36:04,919 --> 00:36:07,979 Chun Xing, light the incense sticks. 572 00:36:09,500 --> 00:36:13,339 Brother Liang, I didn't expect to see you here. 573 00:36:13,339 --> 00:36:16,660 I didn't expect to see you here, either. 574 00:36:19,660 --> 00:36:24,600 Why have I never heard of your bond with He Feng? 575 00:36:24,600 --> 00:36:29,120 Why is it that I don't know how close you are to He Family? 576 00:36:30,859 --> 00:36:32,759 Young Master Qin. 577 00:36:40,940 --> 00:36:42,180 Brother He, 578 00:36:42,180 --> 00:36:44,560 we became friends through poetry and literature talks. 579 00:36:44,560 --> 00:36:47,919 I thought I had plenty of time to learn from you. 580 00:36:47,919 --> 00:36:51,900 I didn't expect our farewell in Suzhou to be our last meeting. 581 00:37:01,150 --> 00:37:04,610 [However, the white jade building in the sky is ready for the dead.] 582 00:37:04,619 --> 00:37:07,800 I'm willing to imitate the legend of Yu Boya and Zhong Ziqi. 583 00:37:07,800 --> 00:37:09,220 Today onward, my brush is sealed. 584 00:37:09,220 --> 00:37:11,820 I will not write a single word. 585 00:37:11,820 --> 00:37:14,459 If I break my vow, 586 00:37:14,459 --> 00:37:16,580 I shall suffer the same fate as this brush. 587 00:37:23,619 --> 00:37:28,160 Uncle He, Aunt He, I've ordered my servants to prepare [In remembrance] 588 00:37:28,160 --> 00:37:31,420 some Suzhou snacks for Brother He. 589 00:37:31,420 --> 00:37:33,339 You're very considerate. 590 00:37:33,339 --> 00:37:35,239 Thank you. 591 00:37:35,239 --> 00:37:37,379 Chun Xing, put them up. 592 00:37:37,379 --> 00:37:40,179 Yes, Madam. 593 00:37:40,179 --> 00:37:43,679 This must be Young Madam. 594 00:37:43,679 --> 00:37:47,700 Qiu Yan, this is Young Master Qin of Duke Ying Manor. 595 00:37:47,700 --> 00:37:50,020 Greetings, Young Master Qin. 596 00:37:53,399 --> 00:37:57,239 Uncle He, I wish to keep vigil over Brother He's coffin for the night. 597 00:37:57,239 --> 00:37:59,120 Uncle He, I hope you can grant me this wish. 598 00:37:59,120 --> 00:38:00,959 - This... - Brother Qin, you're a loyal man. 599 00:38:00,959 --> 00:38:02,760 I also keep vigil over his coffin tonight. 600 00:38:02,760 --> 00:38:04,520 Why don't you let me keep you company? 601 00:38:04,520 --> 00:38:08,120 Lord Liang, you have been here all day. 602 00:38:08,120 --> 00:38:10,600 Now, you want to keep his coffin vigil at night. 603 00:38:10,600 --> 00:38:13,979 My in-laws will surely feel sorry if you do. 604 00:38:13,979 --> 00:38:16,740 She's right. I appreciate your intention. 605 00:38:16,740 --> 00:38:20,139 But Lord Liang, you still need to lead the Firewood Office. 606 00:38:20,139 --> 00:38:22,819 You mustn't overexert yourself due to my son. 607 00:38:22,819 --> 00:38:24,360 - That's right. - Uncle. 608 00:38:24,360 --> 00:38:27,000 Honestly speaking, Qin Xuan and I were playmates as children. 609 00:38:27,000 --> 00:38:31,170 It's been a while since we met. I want to catch up with him tonight. 610 00:38:32,289 --> 00:38:34,520 Today is when his soul returns to visit. 611 00:38:34,520 --> 00:38:38,320 Lord Liang, I do think it's unsuitable for you to be here. 612 00:38:43,139 --> 00:38:45,940 Young Madam, it seems you don't wish to see me tonight. 613 00:38:45,940 --> 00:38:50,580 Young Madam, are you hiding something from me? 614 00:38:51,439 --> 00:38:54,700 I wasn't supposed to say this, 615 00:38:54,700 --> 00:38:56,740 but for Husband He's sake, 616 00:38:56,740 --> 00:38:58,859 I've no choice but to offend you. 617 00:38:58,859 --> 00:39:01,600 All know that Lord Liang is head of Firewood Office. 618 00:39:01,600 --> 00:39:04,600 I heard that many people died in that place, 619 00:39:04,600 --> 00:39:06,760 and that place was haunted. 620 00:39:06,760 --> 00:39:08,919 Lord Liang, if you're here, 621 00:39:08,919 --> 00:39:12,079 I fear your presence may scare Husband He away. 622 00:39:12,079 --> 00:39:14,601 Lord Liang, please try to understand. 623 00:39:14,601 --> 00:39:16,460 This... 624 00:39:16,460 --> 00:39:18,079 My lord, 625 00:39:18,779 --> 00:39:22,779 this concerns the spirits. It's better to be safe than sorry. 626 00:39:22,779 --> 00:39:24,779 This... 627 00:39:24,779 --> 00:39:29,100 Uncle He, Madam He, Young Madam has a point. 628 00:39:29,100 --> 00:39:32,720 Brother Qin, I'll leave the task to you then. 629 00:39:36,760 --> 00:39:39,119 Lord Liang, please rest in the guestroom. 630 00:39:39,119 --> 00:39:42,259 [In remembrance] 631 00:40:25,432 --> 00:40:33,323 [In remembrance] 632 00:40:35,560 --> 00:40:40,204 Bei Xue, do you hear a cat? [Hall of Insight] 633 00:40:41,020 --> 00:40:43,120 [One may not have accomplished all that he wished.] 634 00:40:43,120 --> 00:40:45,120 This is bad! Where did this stray cat come from? 635 00:40:45,120 --> 00:40:47,339 A black cat is an ill omen! Hurry and chase it away! 636 00:40:47,339 --> 00:40:49,439 Someone! Catch the cat! 637 00:40:49,439 --> 00:40:51,339 - Where did it go? - It's over there! 638 00:40:51,339 --> 00:40:52,801 - There's another one there! - There's one over here! 639 00:40:52,801 --> 00:40:54,280 Come! Over here! 640 00:40:54,280 --> 00:40:55,700 Over there! 641 00:40:55,700 --> 00:40:57,600 - There's another one over here! - Over here! 642 00:40:57,600 --> 00:40:59,840 - It's over there! - Over there! 643 00:40:59,840 --> 00:41:01,521 - It's over there! - There's another one here! 644 00:41:01,521 --> 00:41:02,879 Over there! 645 00:41:02,880 --> 00:41:04,600 There's another one over there! 646 00:41:04,600 --> 00:41:05,600 There's another one over here! 647 00:41:05,600 --> 00:41:07,719 - There's one over there! - Come here! The offering table! 648 00:41:07,719 --> 00:41:10,020 Protect the offerings! 649 00:41:10,020 --> 00:41:11,600 - Over there! - It's over there! 650 00:41:11,600 --> 00:41:13,360 - Over there! - Catch it! 651 00:41:13,360 --> 00:41:14,600 There's one over here! 652 00:41:14,600 --> 00:41:16,120 It's on the offering table again! 653 00:41:16,120 --> 00:41:18,295 Be careful! 654 00:41:18,295 --> 00:41:21,440 What should we do? These offerings were meant for Husband He. 655 00:41:21,440 --> 00:41:22,879 Hurry! Get us another set! 656 00:41:22,879 --> 00:41:24,600 If not, it'll bring him bad luck! 657 00:41:24,600 --> 00:41:26,560 Hurry and notify the kitchen! 658 00:41:26,560 --> 00:41:28,440 - You should go! - I don't know where the kitchen is! 659 00:41:28,440 --> 00:41:29,760 - Why are you still standing there? - Follow me! 660 00:41:29,760 --> 00:41:31,770 - Hurry! - Hurry! 661 00:41:32,360 --> 00:41:33,439 Over there! 662 00:41:33,439 --> 00:41:34,479 The cat is over here! 663 00:41:34,479 --> 00:41:36,479 - There's another one over there! - It's outside! 664 00:41:36,479 --> 00:41:38,159 - Hurry! - Catch it! 665 00:41:38,159 --> 00:41:41,499 - Hurry! - Over there! Catch it! 666 00:41:43,779 --> 00:41:45,579 Don't run! [Hall of Insight] 667 00:41:55,500 --> 00:41:58,639 Will you really not write anymore? 668 00:41:58,639 --> 00:42:02,059 If I didn't say so, how would I persuade General He? 669 00:42:05,010 --> 00:42:14,950 Timing and Subtitles by πŸ‚ The Autumn Ballad 🍁 Team @viki.com 670 00:42:21,357 --> 00:42:26,705 β™« The roof's eave blocks the moon, letting through only a shimmer β™« 671 00:42:26,705 --> 00:42:33,357 β™ͺ Your sweet smile warms my heart β™ͺ 672 00:42:35,260 --> 00:42:40,677 β™« As if the night haze were a silk garment β™« 673 00:42:40,677 --> 00:42:47,784 β™« Only your appearance can bring color to the silk β™« 674 00:42:48,745 --> 00:42:54,721 β™« Looking in your direction β™« 675 00:42:54,721 --> 00:43:01,077 β™« All the images flood my mind β™« 676 00:43:01,077 --> 00:43:08,901 β™« As I trace your eyebrows β™« 677 00:43:08,901 --> 00:43:16,877 β™« I am willing to wait a lifetime for you β™« 678 00:43:31,871 --> 00:43:37,096 β™« The roof's eave blocks the moon, letting through only a shimmer β™« 679 00:43:37,096 --> 00:43:43,957 β™« Your sweet smile warms my heart β™« 680 00:43:46,041 --> 00:43:51,237 β™« As if the night haze were a silk garment β™« 681 00:43:51,237 --> 00:43:58,477 β™« Only your appearance can bring color to the silk β™« 682 00:43:59,455 --> 00:44:05,317 β™« Seeing loved ones parting ways β™« 683 00:44:05,317 --> 00:44:11,717 β™« I hope the story goes your way β™« 684 00:44:11,717 --> 00:44:19,487 β™« I remember your promise β™« 685 00:44:19,487 --> 00:44:26,970 β™« I am willing to wait a lifetime for you β™« 686 00:44:26,970 --> 00:44:29,930 [Produced by Quhe Film Pictures Production (Beijing) Co., Ltd.] 687 00:44:29,930 --> 00:44:32,970 [Produced by Shanghai Tencent Penguin Film Culture Communication Co., Ltd.]