Original subtitles

♪The world decays, in gloom I stray♪

♪Right and wrong, in frost engraved♪

♪On dreams of love, blades clash and sway♪

♪Alone I ride, blood still unswayed♪

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

♪Toasting the moon, I drink the chill air♪

♪Though hearts like battlefields may be♪

♪Let fate write its uncertainty♪

♪From this life to the great unknown♪

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

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

♪Through mortal realms, serene I roam♪

♪With you, the world becomes my home♪

♪Unbroken, bold, as I have sworn♪

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

♪Our souls embraced, no regret born♪

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

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

=Fight For Love=

=Episode 12=

I'll teach you how to massage

to gain abundant vital energy

and to unblock your meridians.

When you have free time,

you can press and lift, like this.

As for the timing...

You can count like this:

Tuantuan, press.

Linyang, lift.

Tuantuan, press.

Linyang, lift.

How do you feel?

So, Tuantuan...

Is it your nickname?

I...

Miss Song.

Get up.

Miss Song,

are you alright?

Just now, did I

make a fool of myself?

Not at all.

The way you slipped

reminded me of Yu

when she was a child.

She often got into trouble.

But just like you,

she was adorable.

General Chu,

you look great when you're smiling.

You should smile more.

Staying in good spirits

will help you recover faster.

I will.

Miss Song...

General Chu,

can you please

call me Tuantuan?

Tuantuan?

Then from now on,

I'll call you Linyang.

Linyang, I should go.

I'll escort you.

No need.

Shilan will come to get me.

We had a deal.

Linyang,

goodbye.

Since you inherited

and took over the Bureau,

you must have been busy.

Why do you have the time

to invite me over for fishing?

However busy I am,

I need to meet someone important.

Sit, please.

You flatter me.

Anyway, I don't

see your point.

Without Yu,

you and I

would never have even met.

I attended your banquet

also for her sake.

What a coincidence.

Today, I invited you over

for something

about Ms. Chu Yu.

What will you do to her again?

Please pay her no mind.

I've spoiled her too much.

Did she make trouble again

in your mansion?

Well, Ms. Chu Yu

has indeed caused

some terrible trouble.

She's reaching

for what's beyond her.

But luckily, we share the same goal

for the same thing.

What do you mean?

Ms. Chu Yu and I

had a frank conversation.

I also know she married my brother

to investigate the crossbow case.

So, before Wei Jun died,

he had told you

about that case.

He trusted you.

Before he died,

he had promised you.

I'll do that for him.

Just now, you looked

really like him.

Take this back.

The crossbow

came from the Arsenal Bureau.

They may have

some improvement methods,

but no practical experience.

I hope you will help them

to find a solution soon.

If you stay silent,

I'll take it as a yes.

Young Marquis,

that's a big fish, indeed.

(Duke of Hu's Mansion)

Shilan.

Why do you think

Linyang is such a nice man?

He didn't blame me when I did wrong acupuncture.

He even offered

his arms for me

to practice on.

Tuantuan.

Since you left his mansion,

you've been talking about him

all this time.

Why don't you think about it?

Do you want to treat him,

or do you just want to see him?

Have a good rest.

My Lady,

we've been out here for a while.

How about we go back early?

Your brother just punished you.

If he knows about it,

he'll be angry again.

I'm just taking a walk out here.

Why would he be angry?

Chu Yu and I don't get along.

But my brother wants us

to become close.

It's not that easy.

In the worst case,

I'll just stop myself

from messing with her,

alright?

But My Lady,

my legs are sore from walking.

If we don't go home,

can we find somewhere

to take a break?

Spring Breeze House, then.

I can buy some cold noodles there.

That's the food

your brother loves.

Are you buying them for him?

Who said that?

They're for me.

Sorry, I was inconsiderate.

It was thoughtless of me to give you

those ordinary willow chopsticks.

These chopsticks are made of phoebe.

Try them.

Didn't you say Ms. Chu Jin

would often come here?

Why haven't I even seen her once?

Sir, look over there.

Come on.

Go invite her over.

Hurry.

Alright.

Come in, please.

Hi, Ms. Chu Jin.

Mr. Song is there.

This way, please.

Miss,

it'll be my treat.

Come on, let's go.

Ms. Chu Jin,

we meet again.

Sit, please.

Ms. Chu Jin,

are you unhappy?

Yun,

Madam Chu is here to see Yu.

I know that, Chun.

But Chu Yu is sick.

I don't want her

to infect her mother.

General Chu has only just recovered.

If he catches something else,

it would be terrible.

Wanyue,

send those pastries

to Chu Yu.

She loved them when she was little.

Yes, Madam.

Madam Chu, is there

anything else?

Yun.

Madam Chu,

His Lordship

is straightforward.

And he seldom receives female guests.

Please don't mind him.

It doesn't matter.

I just want to ask.

Some ladies here

got the Letter of Release

and went back home.

I wonder what you plan

to do about my daughter?

What is your opinion, Madam?

I've heard

you often come here.

So, these days,

I came every day for you.

For me?

Why?

Because I like you.

Like me?

Yeah. I like you.

Mr. Song,

don't you think I am mean?

I said harsh things

at that banquet.

Not at all.

At the banquet,

a lot of people thought

Yun would fail.

It happens. I understand.

Mr. Song.

Do you really often visit the Fragrance House?

I...

I...

I was immature before.

But I've totally changed.

I won't go there anymore.

Don't trust the Crown Prince.

He lied about...

Anyway...

I mean, I swear

I won't go there again.

Have I said something wrong?

Let me be frank.

After that banquet,

Young Master Sun set my sister up.

Then my brother Linyang

blamed it all on me.

In their eyes,

I'm a lady

who is spoiled and unruly.

But that day,

I cut it off with him

right away.

Whenever it's about my sister,

Linyang becomes irrational.

They never understand me.

Don't undervalue yourself.

In my eyes,

you're the most lovely lady

in this world.

Then tell me.

What's good about me?

You...

You are...

Well, you...

I understand.

You and I only met once.

It's normal if you stammer.

No, no, no.

That's not true.

Think about it.

You made a timely break

with Young Master Sun.

What does that mean?

It means you're sensible.

Besides,

you can face your true feelings.

So, you're brave.

A clever, brave,

and pretty woman like you

is wonderful.

Look, look.

You have a nice smile.

Everything about you is wonderful.

Why would General Chu not like you?

Mr. Song,

you make me feel better.

Mr. Song,

this is today's bill. Please check.

Alright.

Wait.

Waiter,

it must be a wrong bill.

The dishes should be worth four taels.

Why is it five here?

Mr. Song,

don't come here anymore.

Every time you're here,

I guess you pay more than you deserve.

Oh, come on.

Luckily, Ms. Chu Jin saw through it.

How dare you overcharge me?

I'm rich.

But you can't rob me.

Mr... Mr. Song...

Don't say that.

It must be the accountant's fault.

I'll go back there

for a recalculation.

Sorry, sorry.

Thank you, Ms. Chu Jin.

I've heard you do well

in accounting.

If someone

can marry you,

I'm sure you will

arrange everything perfectly.

Come on.

Have some food.

Here.

Your mother has come.

What's your decision?

What is your plan?

Before, you offered me

the Letter of Release.

What's gone is gone.

Now, it's different.

Rationally speaking,

I want you to leave.

If you suspect anyone,

I can cooperate.

But...

But I think

you should decide

what you want to do.

Rationally speaking,

it's true.

Staying here is

more convenient for me to take action.

And you saw my mother.

If I'm back home,

there will be much inconvenience.

So, I want to stay here.

I can help to rebuild this family.

You're going to be a general

whose name will go down in history.

What do you say,

Your Lordship?

Will you let me stay

and work with you?

From what I just heard,

you and your mother aren't close.

But she seemed to be trying hard

to bridge the gap.

My mother and I...

When my father mediated,

things weren't too bad.

But now...

You have me.

You need to rest

for your injuries.

Will you stop moving around?

And you.

Will you stop getting in

as you please?

What?

Now, you don't care

about our relationship?

You're not my real sister-in-law.

We can pretend in public.

But in private, don't tease me.

It's so late.

I wonder if Yu is asleep.

I don't think so.

Be careful.

Yu.

Are you asleep?

Lan and I

have come with some herbs.

Why?

What do you think?

If they see

a man like me

staying in your room so late,

it will be terrible.

I...

You go tell them

that you're asleep.

What?

You're scared?

Don't give that kind of look.

What do you want?

I wonder

if she's getting better.

The physician said

the herbs were very effective.

Why is there no reply?

Where did Wanyue go?

Let's go take a look.

So it's you, ladies.

I thought I was dreaming.

Are you feeling any better?

Here are some herbs for you.

Let me bring them in.

No need.

I think I've caught a cold.

Don't get in, or I may infect you.

If the children are sick,

that will be bad.

That's right.

Then, tomorrow,

we'll come and see you.

Alright.

Go to bed early.

- Rest early. - Go.

Let's go.

Tell me.

What else do you need to say?

Today,

I told your big brother everything

and returned the mechanism.

You no longer need

to worry about him.

The point is...

Look at this.

A clue about the man

behind Wei Tongfeng.

Lu Qiba helped us figure it out.

He's quite helpful.

(Yao Yong may have bribed Wei Tongfeng.)

Yao Yong?

I remember that General Yao Yong

was just like my father.

They both advanced

by fighting in battles.

He followed Lord of Qin.

That year, we lost three towns.

Without his defense,

Qingzhou would have fallen

into the North Qi's hands.

Lord of Qin?

(Details of Wei Tongfeng's Case)

What's wrong?

I remember Gu Chusheng told me

there were hidden details

of Lord of Qin's treason.

If that's true,

is Yao Yong getting revenge?

Why is Gu Chusheng involved again?

His family was sentenced to execution

due to that case.

My father went into the palace overnight

to meet His Majesty

and kept Gu Chusheng alive.

Never mind.

He does not have to help

investigate Yao Yong.

Right.

We don't rely on him.

The Yao family.

Someone in that family

may be able to help us.

(Yao Mansion)

General,

Wei Tongfeng was exposed.

The other day, Wei Yun

killed him in the Bureau.

(Impatience will ruin big plans.)

He's dead?

Good.

Wei Tongfeng

sold the secrets of the Arsenal Bureau

and committed treason.

He deserves to be killed.

But what if they trace it back

to you?

When we do something,

we're ready for possible exposure.

But sadly,

why was his cover

blown so soon?

Our preparations

aren't sufficient yet.

I will go

and deal with all the people

related to him.

You're the one most closely involved.

General.

I'll clean up.

And General,

a letter was for Lady Jue

from the Marquis of Zhenguo's Mansion.

These days, I've been so busy

that I have neglected

my cousin Yao Jue.

It's getting cold.

Don't forget

to give her some clothes.

Yes.

(Yao Yong is colluding with the North Qi.)

(Please come back and help us.)

My cousin

is colluding with the North Qi.

Lady Jue,

General summoned you.

Cousin.

How dare you?

Kneel.

Jue is my cousin.

After she was divorced,

she moved in here.

But what did you do?

You didn't take care of her properly.

Look at her clothes

and her jewels.

She isn't as decent

as she should be.

Ignorant people

may think

I've been mistreating her.

Don't be angry, General.

Sorry for the improper care.

Calm down, cousin.

He offered me

a lot of things.

I don't like to dress up,

so I'm not wearing any.

Come on.

With very low desire,

you've been kind.

Since she pleaded for you,

I'll let you go.

- Get out. - Yes.

Just a misunderstanding.

Come on.

These days,

I've been too busy

to care about you.

Sorry for that.

Sit.

Earlier, I had my cook

make this tonic soup.

And I'm here to apologize.

I'm immensely grateful

when you take me in, cousin.

We're bonded in blood.

No need for formalities.

Here. Taste it.

Thank you, cousin.

How is it?

Pretty delicious, huh?

This soup is called

"Mother-child Soup".

A hen and her chick were killed

and stewed for two hours.

So,

it's delicious.

Luckily, chickens don't have feelings.

They don't know

a mother will usually die

together with her child.

For example,

you're living here.

If this family falls,

you won't be able to get away.

If I'm in trouble,

I will certainly kill your kid

who stays in the Wei family.

Jue,

think carefully about it.

No.

A clever woman

knows what to choose.

But what if she loses her mind?

Jue, you've been very clever.

I don't think you'll let me down.

Xiaoxiao.

My Lady.

Xiaoxiao.

- Hurry. - My Lady.

Write a letter to Chu Yu.

Tell her with the divorce paper,

I'm no longer a Mrs. Wei

and I have nothing to do with them.

Tell her not to contact me anymore.

Yes, My Lady.

(Eldest Princess's Mansion)

(Youban Pavilion)

Your Highness, what's bothering you?

Tell us about it

and we can share your burden.

I took a fancy

to my brother's bucket of pearls.

Usually, he gave me

whatever I wanted.

But today, he demanded an exorbitant price.

He asked me for 100,000 taels.

A hundred thousand?

A hundred thousand?

That's too much.

And I actually know

the pearls aren't worth this much.

But they're really dazzling.

They're one of a kind.

So, I gather you here,

expecting you to think

how I can get the pearls

with the least money

or even with no money.

Your Highness, you can tell me

where the pearls are.

I will get them

for you,

unnoticed.

One of my followers

could steal something

from His Majesty.

Are you trying to get me killed?

I didn't mean that.

Your Highness,

as far as I know,

the tax revenue for this city

last year

was 100,000 taels.

So, I think

His Majesty wants

a good plan to enrich

our treasury.

In my opinion,

even if you gave away all your money

for the treasury,

it was only a temporary solution.

The permanent solution

is to increase taxes

or add surtaxes.

Our nation has been at war.

Since the Baidi Valley battle,

people haven't restored their lives.

Increased taxes

will only make them wail.

Why would they complain

about doing their part?

Even you know

our treasury is strained.

How much money do commoners have?

Don't spend their money.

That's a lame idea.

Mr. Xue,

you sound so righteous.

Do you have any good ideas?

We use the much

to make up for the little.

Commoners are poor.

But in Huajing City,

many people live an extravagant life.

We can't force them,

but they can donate.

If we can get the nobles

in Huajing City

to donate to the treasury,

the problem

will be readily solved.

You're clever, Hanmei.

That's really hit

a chord with me.

You go back and think

of a logical way for me

get enough money

from the nobles.

Yes.

I'm thinking.

Jue cares so much about Lingmo.

How could she

say something so cruel?

Let's ignore if she's like that.

I'm worried...

I know your point.

Yao Yong must have

set his sights on Jue.

In that case,

we'll try another way

to search his house.

Lingmo,

wait for me.

You eat too slowly, Lingchun.

I won't wait for you.

I'm going to school.

- Lingmo. - Slowly.

Don't run so fast again.

Understand?

It's you, Uncle and Auntie.

Auntie, are you getting better?

I wanted to see you,

but Auntie Chun stopped me.

What did you

want me for?

Can you give this painting

to my mother?

I miss her.

Lingmo,

if you miss your mother,

you can see her.

All you need to do...

What is it?

Tell me, Auntie.

All you need to do

is go to school

and get As in all subjects.

Then, I'll take you to see your mother.

That's easy. It's a deal, then.

Lingchun,

let's go to school.

Uncle, Auntie,

we're going to school.

- Alright. - Go.

Be careful.

Oh, I see.

She must be concerned

about Lingmo.

So, she can't help us.

In that case,

we have to leave it at that.

That makes sense.

I'll ask Wei Qiu to watch on Yao Mansion

and protect Jue.

What's so funny?

You're tough but sweet.

Your Lordship, My Lady,

Mr. Gu is here.

Who's he asking for?

Me?

She won't see him.

That's right.

I won't see him.

Mr. Gu said

he knew you would say so.

So, he asked to see the two of you.

(True Might)

Mr. Gu, what do you want?

It's impolite of you

to come here alone

and see my sister-in-law.

And now you don't say anything.

What are you up to?

Your residence is so deserted.

So, wouldn't you even

serve some tea for your colleague?

Wanyue.

Some tea for our guest.

Yes.

Don't be reserved

in front of Wen Yun.

We keep no secrets.

Tell me

what you want.

So, he also knows

why you married his brother.

Like she said,

we keep no secrets.

What else concerns you now?

If you keep us guessing,

I don't think you need the tea.

Chu Yu,

may I speak in private?

What must you keep

from His Lordship?

The Lord of Qin's treason

is closely connected

to your investigation.

Now, may we speak in private?

The North Qi has a long plan.

During the Lord of Qin's treason,

they planned

to annex our nation.

The decline of our national power

is an indisputable fact.

For such a big plan,

there must be places

in Huajing City,

even the whole nation

where they meet.

In the Court of Judicial Review,

I've reviewed all the records

and found out these places.

Hope they'll be helpful.

Chu Yu,

I know you don't trust me.

If I hadn't retaken the exam,

I couldn't have joined

the Court of Judicial Review.

Nor could I

vindicate my family someday.

I know you hate

and detest me.

I shouldn't have come to you.

But I didn't expect this.

The Wei family, your family,

and even my family

are messed up together.

I got these files for you.

I can also help you figure out

how your father died.

Can you trust me once more?

Does an experienced scholar

always think a prodigal is precious?

But why do I feel

such a prodigal should be kicked to the curb?

His repentance

is worthless.

Yu,

what I told you the other day

was true.

When I was exiled,

my mind was in turmoil.

So, I failed you.

Your hatred

is what I deserve.

If I could start over, I would...

Start over?

I've shown enough respect,

haven't I?

She's my sister-in-law.

What nonsense is that?

You managed to come in and see her

only because you're an official.

If you were just a commoner,

you would be lucky

if I didn't kick you out.

Enough.

Gu Chusheng,

I told you it was too late.

I did mean that.

And...

Wen Yun and I

have got some clues

about our case.

You have a point.

But I believe

I will regain

your trust.

Your master is right.

Someone like Gu Chusheng

should have been kicked out.

What?

You're finally admitting

he has a point.

You never played nice to him,

did you?

Today, your master

did reasonably well.

He sided with Her Ladyship.

So, I endorsed him.

My Lord,

did they give you a hard time?

He clearly has a motive towards her.

Just now,

weren't you being too impulsive?

I've always hated him.

Even if you're strangers now,

what he did you

will never be forgotten.

Just now, I should

have punched him.

If you did,

you'd lose your cool.

If I wanted revenge,

I can do a million things

to set him up.

But we don't have time for that.

(Qinxi Valley, Bitao Villa, Wangyu Manor)

Qinxi Valley?

Exactly.

It's owned by the Eldest Princess.

Maybe we can start from there.

I trust you, Chu Yu.

You will find a way out.

Her Highness cares about this nation.

How would she allow anyone

to use her own place?

Can there be something fishy

about her followers?

What do you want?

What do I want?

You made a showy display

and none of us had a chance

to speak up.

I'll teach you a lesson.

A newcomer like you might not know.

These are not

ordinary plants.

They're different poisons.

Some can even kill you.

Don't try to scare me.

These are just

common weeds.

How can that be?

Don't worry too much.

You won't be tortured too long.

Within three days,

you'll fester and die.

It won't itch anymore.

I'm sorry.

I'm so sorry.

I'm new here

and I'm naughty.

I won't mess with you anymore.

Can I have the antidote?

I don't want to die.

Apology accepted.

You were right.

These are just ordinary plants.

Take a bath with some bath cream.

You won't die.

You...

How could he be

so malicious?

It itches. It really does.

Ms. Chu,

aren't you coming out

after seeing the fun?

How did you know I was here?

I thought I was hidden perfectly.

Not everyone could have found me.

I didn't know

you were so perceptive.

Oh, I see.

I was thoughtless.

But Mr. Xue,

how did you know it was me?

Few people in town

would dare to break

in here like this.

The intruder

sat there and watched for a while.

I thought about it.

No one but you

would do something

so sneaky.

I'll take that as a compliment.

You came here so late at night.

Is there an emergency?

Do I have to inform Her Highness?

I wouldn't have climbed the wall

to see Her Highness.

Isn't it inappropriate?

Why is it inappropriate?

♪If not for dreams by windswept flight♪

♪How would my hand find yours tonight?♪

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

♪Hears heartbeats tell their secret tale♪

♪Thoughts ablaze like beacon's fire♪

♪Outline your form in golden lyre♪

♪Through thorns we've trod and trials passed♪

♪Each grief and joy forever cast♪

♪Let the fierce warmth within your gaze♪

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

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

♪Our mountains and our streams anew♪

♪Dawns greet the spring we longed to see♪

♪Through meadows where wild larks soar free♪

♪Let countless sails cross this worldly tide♪

♪When lonely shadows turn to two♪

♪Through countless turns and all we've borne♪

♪No regret ever could be sworn♪

♪Dawns greet the spring we longed to see♪

♪Beneath heaven's vault, in harmony♪

♪Let tears now fall for yesterday's strife♪

♪We've reached this blossom-covered hill♪

♪I'll follow you through every dream♪