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 26=

You made it yourself?

Wait a moment.

Jin!

Jin!

Jin, wait for me.

Jin, wait.

Even if we've had

our disagreements,

I hope you'll accept

this painting.

Consider it a gift

from the old Song Wenchang.

Song Wenchang, listen.

Even if you helped me today,

things between us wouldn't change.

Song Wenchang,

one step closer,

and I'll throw stones at you.

You know

I'm capable of it.

Today, you've seen it.

I'm neither virtuous

nor gentle.

I just wanted

to marry better than my sister

and wanted to catch your attention,

so I pretended to be a lady in front of you.

So,

I'm not the Chu Jin

you thought I was.

Take the painting back.

Jin,

this is a special surprise

I prepared for you.

Unluckily, I'm not good at painting

and couldn't capture

even a fraction of your beauty.

Actually, I've always known

what kind of woman you are.

Sometimes, you offend people

without realizing it.

You...

How can you slander me?

I...

I wouldn't dare.

If I did,

I'd trip while walking,

get bitten by a dog,

or get struck by lightning.

I...

You still care about me?

Don't flatter yourself.

I just think

since we have no relationship now,

you don't need to swear like that.

Ever since I met you,

every smile and frown of yours

makes me prone to overthinking.

Jin,

I like

the real you.

The principles that stand between us

will be resolved.

But until then,

please let me

continue to like you.

Whether you like me or not is up to you.

Will you give up

just because I say no?

No.

Jin.

Jin.

Jin, you agreed, right?

Jin.

Jin, you agreed, right?

(True Might)

Yun.

You didn't have the meal with us.

Are you still upset with me?

Chun, what you said that day

wasn't wrong,

but neither is my love for Chu Yu.

Don't blame yourself.

I didn't come today

to argue right or wrong

with you.

I just want

to speak my mind.

These words

are not for our family

or you.

They're only for Yu.

As a man,

you can't understand the hardships of a woman.

For a woman,

to commit to a relationship

requires more courage,

because we have to sacrifice more.

I believe

you can protect Yu

and share

all her joys and sorrows.

But, Yun,

gossip

and public condemnation

are not the most terrifying things.

We can endure inner pain

and withstand the words of others.

But the most terrifying thing

is that after we've given everything,

you

wake up

from your youthful passion.

- Chun. - People are fickle.

Besides, you're still so young.

You say you like her

and love her now,

but can you distinguish between liking,

dependence,

possession,

and even desire?

How long do you mean

by forever?

Chun,

you think I don't know

if I truly like her.

Then tell me.

How can I tell

that my feelings for her are real?

Go to a place where she isn't.

Don't see her.

Don't be disturbed by anyone.

Just stay quietly there.

You can meet more women

and more people.

You'll find that in this vast world,

there are better women.

You can even try a relationship.

If you still want her

after seeing the world,

it'll depend

on your thoughts then.

(The Emperor once told me)

(about the matters of Qingzhou.)

(I've not yet given an answer.)

(It's time to make a decision.)

(Spring Breeze House)

It seems that you

are planning to take on

the mission in Qingzhou.

Xu Lingzhang, Military Governor of Qingzhou,

has repeatedly defaulted on taxes.

Even when he does pay,

the amount is always short.

The Emperor intends to investigate

whether he is lining his own pockets.

I cannot shirk this duty.

But I don't understand.

Since I've been appointed,

why do you need to go as well?

There are more than just you

whom the Emperor values.

This is of great importance

and cannot afford any mistakes.

There is no need to worry.

I can handle it

even without you.

You don't seem

like someone who seeks credit.

Why have you accepted this mission?

Could it be

to avoid Chu Yu?

I am going

to figure something out.

Moreover, Qingzhou is on the border.

If we do not resolve this,

there will be future troubles.

You pride yourself on serving the country,

yet you're also doing it for yourself.

But I will not put personal desires

before national affairs.

I have requested the Emperor's decree

to bring the Song brothers

with me to Qingzhou.

I hope for a pleasant cooperation

with you.

Is your deliberate reminder

to prevent me from causing you trouble?

I act with courtesy first

and force if necessary.

But I believe that you

can prioritize our duties.

As for anything beyond duties...

We can try our best.

(Be Honest and Impartial)

Father,

we've been holding this for an hour.

You should calm down now.

Besides,

this vase is quite expensive.

It'd be such a waste to break it.

If you can't even hold a vase,

how can you guard Qingzhou?

You're overestimating yourselves.

The lesson I gave you last time

was too lenient.

You clearly haven't taken

my words to heart.

You can't blame us for this.

The Emperor ordered Yun to guard Qingzhou,

and he recommended us.

If you are angry,

you should reason with Yun.

It's unfair

to only punish us.

What good would it do to talk to him?

Right now, I want to ask you two

whether you really want

to go to Qingzhou.

If not,

I will swallow my pride

and ask the Emperor

to revoke the order.

Father,

I don't care. I must go.

I don't want to spend my days

as a good-for-nothing idler.

I want to prove to Jin

that I am a man

who can defend Great Sui

and protect her.

Wenchang, stop talking.

What an ambitious man.

What about you?

What do you think?

If Wenchang insists on going,

I will stay by his side

to reassure you.

I'm not asking about him.

I'm asking what you think.

Do you want to go to the Qingzhou battlefield?

Though you've been working

in the Ministry of War

and have shown your skills

in Dingfeng Valley,

you must understand

that those experiences are insignificant

like a drop in the ocean

compared to a real battlefield.

You need to think this through.

Father,

I am willing to go.

A man should have lofty ambitions.

As descendants of a military family,

we should charge into battlefields

and defend our homeland.

Although we are young,

we also want to contribute

to the people of Great Sui.

Are you indirectly calling me

a sparrow?

I don't mean that.

Good.

This is the spirit of our family.

Get up.

Father,

does this mean you agree?

An old steed still aspires to travel a thousand miles.

Though I am old,

my ambition

as a general

has never been lost.

With Great Sui in turmoil,

General Chu has requested to return

to guard Fengling City.

How can we

stay in Huajing

and enjoy peace?

Bring it.

Back then,

it was with this very blade

that I guarded our western border.

Later,

when Great Sui became stable,

I fell ill.

The physician advised me to rest,

and gradually,

I lost the chance

to return to the battlefield.

Wenchang,

I've been remiss

in teaching you and failed

to groom you into a pillar of society.

Today,

I'm extremely gratified

that you can follow

the Marquis of Zhenguo

to guard Qingzhou

and gain some experience.

Today,

I'll hand this blade

to you,

hoping that you'll protect the nation

and achieve great military merits.

Father,

I know

that what I am taking over

is not just this blade

but also the aspirations

and backbone

of our family.

Rest assured.

I'll let everyone know

that your sons

are not good-for-nothings.

I'll live up to your expectations

and restore

the vigor of your past.

I know you are not ordinary.

This trip to Qingzhou

is both an opportunity and a test.

Shilan,

I believe in you.

I'm Song Wenchang.

I'm Song Shilan.

We won't fail our mission.

We'll surely guard our nation.

(Be Honest and Impartial)

(Huajing City)

By the grace of Heaven,

I now appoint Wei Yun, General of Huaihua,

to lead troops to Qingzhou.

Left General Song Wenchang,

Right General Song Shilan,

and Supervisor Gu Chusheng will accompany him.

Chu Linyang, General of Anyuan,

will lead troops to Fengling.

I hope all of you will not betray my trust

(Huajing City) and enhance our nation's prestige.

Thus decreed.

Let's go.

(Sui)

Why the sudden move to the border?

Is there any movement from North Qi?

With Young Marquis Wei there,

the border will surely be safe.

Mr. Gu, Mr. Song, and Mr. Chu

are no less capable.

Wei Yun and Gu Chusheng

just left like this?

Mr. Song left as well.

I've given up on Song Wenchang.

He chose to fight.

That's his own business.

Don't mention it again.

My lady

also rejected them.

Now, they left together

to go to Qingzhou.

Are they planning to make up

for their romantic failures with military success?

What are you talking about?

My Lady, be gentle.

If there really is a war,

who'd be romantic

on the battlefield?

I just feel wronged

for you.

What would I feel wronged?

They have their things to do,

and I have mine.

Without romance,

can't I handle important matters?

I agree with Yu.

Alright, come with me.

Let's go.

You can just go home.

No need to come here.

If you can come, why can't I?

Alright, have it your way.

What about me?

I'm your sister.

Come down.

Hurry up.

How strange.

I heard that the Eldest Princess

has many followers.

Why haven't I seen any?

My lady said

that the Eldest Princess has been exhausted

and has taken those followers

to enjoy the spring.

So, only some maids

and guards are left

in the mansion now.

The Eldest Princess I know

would never do such a thing.

Has something happened

to the Eldest Princess?

When Huajing was locked down,

who else could leave Huajing

except for the Eldest Princess?

I always felt that something was fishy about Xiang,

but I didn't have any evidence.

Go.

Hurry up.

Let's go.

Wanyue.

Yu,

will there be a mechanism here?

Yu,

(Wonderful Night, Affairs in Chambers) look at the erotica.

Go over there.

Put them back.

My eyes are hurting.

Come here.

What's wrong now?

There's blood.

A plum blossom.

Did I help you a lot today?

Yes.

Your contribution is the greatest.

I knew it.

I must be useful.

You're also a general's daughter.

How could you be useless?

Wanyue.

(Chu Mansion) What a surprise

- Wei Long? - that you're so sweet.

My Lady.

It really is you.

Didn't you go to Qingzhou with Yun?

Why are you here?

Can we talk privately?

Since the Eldest Princess left Huajing,

His Lordship has also been suspicious.

He suspects the Eldest Princess?

His Lordship thinks

that the Eldest Princess was suspected

due to the North Qi assassins in Qinxi Valley,

especially on the day Xiang confessed,

but she left Huajing.

Everyone found it very odd.

So he didn't stop

investigating further.

Has he found the Eldest Princess?

Near Fengling City,

we only found this hairpin,

but we couldn't find her.

His Lordship is going to Qingzhou.

Knowing that General Chu is going to Fengling,

he sent me to bring this hairpin

to you.

Alright, I understand.

I will look for the Eldest Princess.

Let him focus on Qingzhou.

His Lordship also said

that Commander Lu is

also guarding near Fengling City.

You can use him if you need.

Alright.

Pass on a message to him for me.

Tell him to be careful.

Yes.

(Chu Mansion)

My Lady.

My Lady,

let me go with you.

I can also fight.

I won't be a burden

to you.

I'm going to Fengling.

It's very dangerous.

I know.

I know

you're asking me to stay in Huajing

to protect Madam Chu

and Ms. Chu Jin.

But

I want to stay by your side.

Wanyue,

I know you want to be my spear.

But my brother and I

need more support.

Do you understand?

Yu!

My Lady, go. I'll stop them.

Yu, don't go.

Why didn't you stop your sister?

How could I know

that she'd pack up so quickly?

Mother,

don't be angry.

I know I was wrong.

Do you still know I'm your mother?

You're leaving without saying a word.

Do you want to sneak away again?

Last time, I tried to stop you

from marrying Wei Jun.

Later, I realized I was wrong.

This time, I think

you must have your reasons for leaving.

So, I won't stop you.

I'm just here

to say goodbye.

Here.

Take this.

Go.

Remember

to be careful.

Don't push yourself too hard.

When you have time,

remember to write to me

and let me know you're safe.

I'll be waiting for you

in Huajing.

Mother, go inside.

It's windy outside.

No.

This time,

I want to see you leave.

If you're worried,

just give her more money.

I'll reluctantly

go with her.

Nonsense.

Is the battlefield a place

you should go to?

Why can Yu go

and I can't?

What if I insist on going?

Alright, alright.

I'm just teasing you.

Not to mention Fengling.

Even Qingzhou is so far away.

How can I go there?

What's this?

Mother is right.

When you have trouble, don't force yourself.

Just do your best.

You're my only sister.

I don't want to lose you again.

I'm not good

at making dumplings,

but you should at least eat one

on the road for good luck.

You must come back safe and sound.

When you come back,

I'll cook noodles for you.

I don't think

you're a good cook.

If you weren't my sister,

you wouldn't even get to taste it.

Jin,

thank you.

Take care of Mother at home.

Take care of yourself as well.

I will surely come back safely.

Yu...

General,

we still have some way to go.

Have some water and food first.

General.

General...

Come out.

I begged Chu Shan

not to tell you.

If you're angry, blame me.

Do you know

that I'm heading to Fengling City?

I know.

I do want to help you

take care of your health,

but that's not all.

I am a physician.

Only by traveling can I

improve my medical skills.

So, I'm going to Fengling City

to contribute my own strength

like those soldiers

on the front line

and treat the people of Fengling City.

Fengling City is a harsh and cold place.

You can't endure it.

Warfare

is no joke.

Miss Song, please go back.

It's not far from Huajing here,

and it's still early.

I won't go back.

Everyone treats me

like a canary in a cage.

Linyang, do you think so too?

Chu Yu

grew up in Fengling City.

She's so good.

How hard can it be

in Fengling City?

Miss Song,

I've made it clear

in front of the Spring Breeze House

last time.

I only treat you

as a younger sister.

I have no feelings for you.

You have lofty ambitions,

and you're not suitable for me.

It's only right for siblings

to help each other.

Linyang,

if you really see me as a sister,

you wouldn't persuade me to go back.

The more you persuade me,

the more you care about me,

right?

While it's not far from Huajing,

I'll have someone send you back.

Chu Shan,

escort Miss Song back.

If anything happens,

I'll hold you accountable.

Yes.

Linyang.

Organize the troops.

We'll set off now.

Alright.

Miss Song,

please don't make it hard for me.

Miss Song, let's go.

- Give me a hand. - Don't dawdle.

Keep up.

Hurry up and follow.

I'm going anyway.

Miss Song.

Miss Song.

Miss Song.

Miss Song,

why do this?

The journey is long.

It'll take several days on horseback.

Are you going to run there?

General,

please make Miss Song stop.

General,

please make Miss Song stop.

♪Under the moonlight♪

General,

please make Miss Song stop.

General,

please make Miss Song stop.

♪There are too many things to give up and to gain♪

Stop the carriage.

♪While sighing, I see the sudden rise and fall♪

♪I write my thoughts on this page, sparse and alone♪

Get in.

♪I'm used to the dim light in the long, dark night♪

♪Tossing and turning, I can only drink my longing alone♪

♪I peek into the human world in the ordinary alleys♪

♪A thousand unspeakable thoughts♪

♪The withered mandala flowers bring a dream of the past♪

♪Fate cannot separate us, even through twists and turns♪

♪The danger ahead is unpredictable♪

Thank you, Linyang.

I knew you wouldn't leave me behind.

♪There are too many things to give up and to gain♪

I want to be as brave

as Chu Yu,

so

don't drive me away, okay?

♪Yet memories are lingering♪

♪Making me want to return to the past♪

♪I'm used to the dim light♪

♪In the long, dark night♪

Stop the carriage.

♪I can only drink my longing alone♪

Chu Shan,

you drive.

The road is bumpy; be careful.

Yes.

Set off.

♪The withered mandala flowers♪

♪Bring a dream of the past♪

♪Fate cannot separate us, even through twists and turns♪

♪The danger ahead is unpredictable; I look back on those dangerous days♪

♪Because I have you, the whole world will♪

♪Sail together♪

I forgot to ask you.

Does your family

know where you are now?

I think so.

Fengling City?

Qingping has gone to Fengling City?

How dare she!

When she comes back,

I will fetch the ferule

in the ancestral hall

and discipline her!

She'll be disciplined!

Please calm down.

Move!

(Father, I'm going to Fengling City. Rest assured. I'll take care of myself.)

(I'll come back as a famous physician. From: Tuantuan.)

(Qingzhou City)

I'm Xu Lingzhang, Military Governor of Qingzhou.

Greetings, General Wei.

Greetings, Supervisor Gu.

You've traveled a long way.

You must be exhausted.

It is our duty.

No need to stand on ceremony.

You're too kind.

(Xu Lingzhang, Military Governor) The city is too small

to accommodate the Wei Army

in the city.

Moreover,

if the army were to be stationed in the city,

it'd cause panic among the people,

which would be counterproductive.

So...

I am ashamed.

You've considered everything

for the people.

No wonder they speak highly

of you.

It's only right for us

to station outside the city.

Why should you be ashamed?

Moreover, the Emperor

has sent us

to help guard the city

to ease the people's worries

about North Qi's invasion.

Indeed.

Among all the officials,

you're the most diligent

in submitting memorials,

covering every detail.

The Emperor also appreciates

your years of hard work

and has sent us

to share your burden.

Alright.

Please come in.

I wonder

what you meant earlier

about sharing my burden.

I have noticed

that the soldiers guarding the city

(Always Diligent) all look exhausted.

Why not let them rest well

and let my army take over the defense?

We can alternate later

and take turns on duty.

Mr. Xu,

what do you think?

Thank you for your consideration.

However,

you and your deputies

have traveled a long way.

You must be very tired.

You need to rest longer.

Besides, my soldiers have been stationed

in Qingzhou for many years.

This sudden change

would inevitably cause them

a lot of doubts.

So I think we should

talk about it later.

Thanks for your consideration.

But if the Emperor knows

that our arrival

hasn't helped you at all,

he might be upset with us.

General Wei, don't worry.

I will report to the Emperor

truthfully.

Then I'll leave it to you.

Mr. Xu, you're thoughtful.

Your concerns are reasonable.

General Wei, Supervisor Gu,

you're both young talents,

handsome and capable.

If only I had

an unmarried younger sister.

I am curious.

If you had to choose

between me and Supervisor Gu,

who would you choose?

It'd depend on who she likes.

I have official duties to attend to.

Goodbye.

Supervisor Gu,

there are some things

that you should let go of early.

Don't force it.

I'll say the same to you.

Wei Yun came

and wanted to reassign you

and replace the city's garrison

with his own men.

The Emperor of Great Sui

obviously wants to take action against you.

What consideration?

It sounds very righteous,

but it is just

to take away your power.

I am

really worried for you.

I think I should

give you a reminder.

Once Wei Yun and Gu Chusheng are dead,

Great Sui will have no more capable people.

When the news gets back to Huajing,

even if the Emperor

wants to deal with you,

he will be powerless.

You surely understand how to survive

when cornered.

Be decisive.

When everything becomes

a done deal,

I don't think

you'll have any room for maneuver.

But you can rest assured.

If you cooperate with Mr. Xue,

he will keep his word.

And I can assure you

that when the time comes

for you to rule Qingzhou,

it will also be the day

Mr. Xue sends congratulations.

Have I made myself clear,

Mr. Xu?

Qingzhou will be

their resting place.

Today, I invited you for a drink

to catch up

and

to apologize

for my unintentional actions.

I've heard a bit about the matter

among General Wei, Ms. Chu,

and you.

I just didn't expect

that General Wei

would embarrass you

right in front of me.

General Wei is young, talented,

and arrogant.

However,

if not for my father,

I would've already been

a Minister.

And Wei Yun

wouldn't have treated me with such disrespect.

Your father was very kind to me.

If I ever get the chance,

I will certainly recommend you.

Thank you, Mr. Xu.

Supervisor Gu,

can you explain to me

what this is?

General Wei, don't be too loud.

She spent

almost a month on it.

She ruined

about ten of them.

This one looks the most like her.

Have you seen it enough?

If you have, give it back to me.

Wei Qiu,

burn it.

Yes.

Wei Yun,

do you think that everyone can pretend

that nothing happened

once you leave Huajing?

Who caused Yu to be criticized?

Who made Yu the target

of public condemnation?

Can you say that you don't have

any covetous intentions towards Chu Yu?

What are you doing?

How can you hit him?

Young Master.

Guards!

Guards! The Marquis of Zhenguo...

Shut up.

How dare you!

Stop talking about it!

Stop it!

♪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♪