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♪Memories hold you back
from fulfilling your dreams♪

♪Only by moving forward
can you find reunion♪

♪Endings only mark new routes♪

♪It's all part of the scenery♪

♪To the horizon's call♪

♪Your journey hasn't started♪

♪Towards mountains,
chase the stars bright♪

♪Let time embrace you
and wash away the past♪

♪Put every twist behind you♪

♪Drift leisurely through time♪

♪Make headway against the wind♪

♪Let mountains bow to your pace♪

♪Rush towards a life without regret♪

♪Let your nature burst free♪

=The First Jasmine=

=Episode 20=

Go!

(Jingzhao Prefecture)

Prefect, check this.

Okay.

Jin.

Get the carriage.

Getting back this late?

(Xiangqi Pavilion)

Halt!

What's wrong?

Your Highness, the person ahead
seems to be Princess Ding.

Keep up.

Yes.

Keep up.

Halt!

Your Highness...

Back to the mansion.

Yes.

Awake now?

Where is Ye Li?

- Where is Princess Ding?
- She's inside.

You are back.

Princess Ding interfered
with our official duties,

obstructing me from apprehending
Mo Jingli and his associates.

She had such contempt for laws,

so we await the discerning judgement
of Your Majesties.

Your Majesties.

Princess Li, Ye Ying, newly married,
suddenly heard the death of her husband.

Out of grief, she took a knife
to end her own life

and got severe injuries.

Marquis Muyang,

you intend to imprison her
forcibly at this moment.

Do you wish to use her death
to prove your impartiality?

Enough!

Ye Ying married Prince Li
just months ago.

A newlywed woman resided
in the inner quarters

couldn't know much
of Mo Jingli's schemes.

No need to stir up more trouble.

Just let her recuperate.

As you command.

Officials, anything else to report?

I have one.

Marquis Muyang
excessively captured innocent officials

under the pretext of the investigation
of Mo Jingli's treason case,

causing unrest throughout the court.

Your Majesty.

By the Empress Dowager's decree,
I went to capture the traitor Mo Jingli.

He was favored by the imperial grace,
yet being ungrateful,

forming a clique and plotting against
Yuan Fang, a high-ranking official.

I investigated his faction
to eradicate the root of chaos,

just to share your concerns
and eliminate the harm to the nation.

I see no wrongdoing in this.

While, look what Prince Ding did.

Is he trying to shelter the traitors?

You used official duties
to vent personal spite.

Within a single day, you raided
residences of more than thirty officials.

Half of them hold grudges against you.

The case is still unsolved,
and case files haven't been sorted out.

Yet you proceeded with mass arrests,
extorting confessions.

Your Majesty, what Marquis Muyang did
was no longer an investigation,

but a scheme to abuse power
for his interests, silence dissidents,

and frame loyal ministers.

Prince Ding,

stop your nonsense before His Majesty.

Marquis Muyang,
you know the truth of my words.

You're slandering me!

The sacred court bears no quarrels.

Such a disgrace!

This case is fully assigned
to Imperial Court of Judicial Review.

Prince Ding, as Jingzhao Prefect,
you should stay out of it.

But...

Investigate first.

Whether one is innocent or guilty,
it demands investigation.

(Danque Gate)

Prince Ding, hold on.

What guidance

did His Majesty offer you?

You're clever,
but you don't get the hang of court.

Throughout the history,

treason is the gravest
of the ten abominations.

Do you think His Majesty
objects to my mass arrests?

Dead wrong!

His Majesty only fears
my arrests are not massive enough.

Better to kill all than let one go.

Don't forget how your brother died.

And don't forget how you spent
six months in the imperial prison.

It seems Prince Li fled
via the secret canal.

What do you plan to do?

A man like him won't hide
and run around for the rest of his life.

When he shows up again,
he will cause a calamity.

I'll try my best to find him.

Those assassins last night
cannot be underestimated.

Be cautious.

If you find clues, don't act recklessly.

Rest assured.

What's wrong?

I bumped myself last night,
nothing serious.

Luckily, Master Zhu appeared
and shielded me.

Without him, we might not escape.

You saw Master Zhu again?

It seems whenever I'm in danger,
he always arrives in time.

He must be living in the capital.

But I've searched
every corner of the capital,

and found no trace of him.

I'll go get some water.

(He was wilder than me
back when he was young.)

Is that so?

Qingshuang,
is Master Guan really like that?

Is Qingshuang also here?

Of course.

Last night, besides
you, Ye Li, and those assassins,

anyone else appeared?

Anyone else? No.

I used to think
she didn't know martial arts,

but I never expected her
to be a sword master.

What a hidden master!

(When I fell off the cliff,
with my life in danger,)

(I thought I'd be dead for sure.)

Luckily, Master Zhu
appeared in time and saved me.

He used a branch as a sword to kill
the snakes at the bottom of the cliff.

But there were too many snakes,
and I was bitten.

Then I passed out.

Master Zhu said
he has a few old friends in the capital.

Could he be staying
at someone's house as well?

(Did you go there?)

Tinglan, since you're back this time,
you can rest for a while, right?

Indeed, I'll rest a bit longer.

Once I finish organizing
travel experiences from Cangbei,

I plan to head west.

I heard there are many ancient villages
hidden in many mountains of Miaojiang,

with various customs.
I want to travel there.

Go if you wish.

Just don't rush.

You can stay in the capital
a while longer.

Soon, Princess Lingyun from Cangbei
will come to the capital.

Princess Lingyun?

Is she the one who was previously
sent for a political marriage,

but ran into a rebellion
in the old Khan's tribe,

then fought her way out
with just her guards,

fled back to her homeland
and later helped her younger brother

take the throne from their own father?

Exactly.

Now her younger brother
is firmly established on the throne.

Besides representing Cangbei
in fostering relations with our Dachu,

she also carries the mission
of forming a marital alliance.

A marital alliance?

But hasn't she been
married once already?

What? Do you think
she shouldn't remarry?

Your Majesty, don't misunderstand me.

On the contrary,

given this princess's
temperament and abilities,

having survived life-and-death trials
and returned holding power,

how would she submit to being treated
as tribute again, assigned to someone?

Therefore, this time, she intends
to choose a suitable husband herself.

I see.

I asked you to come today primarily
to hear about your travel experiences.

Besides, considering
your knowledge of Cangbei's customs,

you might be the perfect candidate
to greet Princess Lingyun upon arrival

and handle the welcoming banquet.

Set your mind at ease, Your Majesty.
I will do my best.

Having Tinglan's assistance
is certainly great.

But it still requires a minister
to oversee everything.

The reception and welcoming banquet
for Princess Lingyun

involve countless details.

We need to pay attention to etiquette
while respecting the customs of Cangbei.

A nobleman would be best suited
to command the occasion.

Marquis Muyang has always been steady.
What do you think to have him preside?

That will do.

You just spoke up for Marquis Muyang.

Steady?

Do you really think he's steady?

But ultimately,
he has always been loyal to you.

Moreover, we endured
the difficult times together.

We still have some bond from the past.

He approaches me because of
what I grant. This is profit-driven.

If someday I can't satisfy his greed,

then our cooperation dissolves
when benefit ends.

But he has done
so many difficult tasks for you.

If he betrays you, I fear he might
undermine your very foundation.

What are you worried about?

The edict matter

and the fire in the Eastern Palace
back then he mentioned

were all his doings.

I understand.

We fought with our lives

to secure the situation we have today.

I will never allow him to damage it.

Use his talents,
and guard against his ambitions.

Rest assured.

(Shende Shop)

Looks like business is good.

Exchanged all the coins?

All done. Check here.

Last time, you mentioned hiring
assistants. Found anyone suitable?

Yes. Four assistants.

All young men quick with their hands
and attentive to their work.

Why are you here?

Work as an assistant. What else?

I'm asking why you're working here.

You recruited and I applied.

You two

know each other?

Drive him away.

Drive....

Don't do that.

That big guy left a letter
for you before he left.

(I have to leave the capital
for a few days.)

(If everything goes smoothly,
I'll be back soon.)

(Take care.)

Did he say when he would be back?

No.

You've delivered the letter.
You can go now.

Drive him away.

Don't do that.

What is wrong with you?

You're usually sensible.

Why did you act foolishly
at a critical moment?

Anyone could say
those words, except you.

Back then, your elder brother
returned to the capital

to protect the late Emperor
and rescue the Eastern Palace.

You've long been considered connected
to the Eastern Palace.

Now, you should distance yourself,
instead of involving in it.

Aren't you afraid
His Majesty will suspect you?

I have a clear conscience.

Fine.

Anyway, just behave yourself these days.

Let's eat, or the food gets cold.

What else could I do?

Let Marquis Muyang use the investigation
to frame loyal ministers?

For this matter, both Empress Dowager
and His Majesty are on his side.

Do you have any better plan?

Besides, Marquis Muyang isn't entirely
using it for his own interests.

The fire at Prince Li's Mansion
is suspicious.

Yuan Fang's death definitely
has ties to Mo Jingli.

Taking Marquis Muyang down
needs patience.

Alright, enough.

You don't usually act recklessly.

You had a spat with Her Highness?

Recently, I saw you two have been close.
You even brought her to work.

Why didn't you bring her today?

She said she wasn't
in a mood to go out today.

That's my wine.

Her Highness said no wine is allowed
during your treatment of leg ailments.

It's fine.

Alright then. I'll drink with you.

Sir.

Come in.

Sir, a letter for you.

Fine, you may leave now. Shut the door.

Yes!

(I'll arrive at the capital
within three days.)

You're smiling so brightly.
Who sent the letter?

An old acquaintance.

Two years ago, I went to Cangbei
to do the fur business.

I came upon her on the road.

Her surname is Yun, so I call her Yun.

She's a remarkable person.

You mock me for being a disappointment.

I know I am a disappointment. Truly...

Move.

How is this...

Since Heaven has granted me
some time to rest,

I can only obey then.

Thanks.

Let's travel together.

Her grip strength was truly immense.

At the time, she was all alone,
covered with wounds,

yet unbelievably tough.

Seeing her great martial skills,

I invited her to travel with me
for a stretch, just in case.

Put your back into it!

No one carries goods on
a flatbed cart into the desert.

I don't want it either.

I ran into an unreliable guide.

He robbed me of my horse
and took all my money.

At least I managed
to hold onto this cart and its cargo.

But now, I got lost.

Furs?

Don't try to snatch them.

I'm hungry.

Again?

Did I invite a glutton?

Here.

Thank you.

Don't eat that much,
or you'll want water later.

I'm not hungry.

(By the time we left the desert,
our provisions and water ran out.)

Here, stop running around. Come eat.

Be careful.

Here, take it.

Flip it over.

If you don't turn it over, it'll scorch.

Why not trade your furs...

Stop eyeing my furs.

I've told you,
that's related to my reputation.

I know.

These are the furs you must bring back
to show your brothers and elders

in order to prove yourself.

Exactly.

My eldest brother trades in Nanhai Sea,
sailing over a hundred countries.

My second brother trades in the capital,

proficient in both jewelry and ceramics.

Yet I am nothing but an incapable guy.

Do you think I can accept that?

I must prove myself.

How capable you want to be?

Like them,

while tending a few sheep,

the whole family stick together,

free from suspicion or exploitation.

Everyone genuinely cares for each other,

living happily and carefree.

How wonderful.

Yun, you long for that kind of life?

When you go back to Cangbei,
find a soulmate and get married.

I will never marry anyone.

Marry anyone?

I mean, no one would marry me.

(A woman?)

Go to sleep. Once asleep,
we won't feel hungry.

Yes, go to sleep.

You don't leave!

I'm hungry.

Really?

Eat up.

Thank you.

I have more.

Delicious.

Want one?

I'm not hungry.

All are mine then.

If you have nowhere to go,
come back to Dachu with me.

I may not be really capable,

but I can take care of some people.

I need to settle some family matters.

Once I take care of those,
perhaps I will go to you.

Mr. Feng.

Thank you for taking care
of me these past days.

Don't mention it.

I'm leaving.

I will write to you.

Take care.

Why did she hide her identity?

She must have encountered misfortune
and was alone outside.

So disguising as a man
makes it easier to travel.

No need to cling on such details.

Even her name is probably fake.

When we parted,
she said she would write to me.

I didn't take it seriously at all.

I never thought I would
receive a letter from her.

Then we've kept in touch by letter.

And it's been two years.

Look.

In her latest letter, she told me she's
coming to the capital to buy goods.

I'll introduce you both then.

Are you into her?

What is wrong with you?

We are sworn brothers.

Brotherly bond...

Didn't you say she's a woman?

When exactly do you think
Golden-Scaled Bloom will bloom?

Is it good?

You said she's not in a mood to go out?

How is it? All set?

Yes.

Shende Shop has been very busy lately.

It seems Wei Zhuang is really a talent.

Li, let's go.

Let's go.

What are you doing now?

Go out for a walk.

Don't you disguise yourself?

I won't leave.

I didn't do a perfect job that night.

It's not entirely my credit
that we managed to escape.

So I still owe you two lives.

If I don't repay you, this unsettles me,

and we can't be even.

I'm talking to you.

I want to repay you. Do you hear me?

You are really noisy.

Huaihua Alley is just ahead.

Accept this.

This...

Just some gifts.

Do you owe them money?

Senior Wei, let's go to the next house.

Steward Wei, why do you
owe so many people?

This happened back then
when Lishan Academy was sealed off.

Seven of my fellows
were persecuted by wicked men

and perished in a fire.

Later, officials collected the remains
and demanded payment

from families for their return.

They demanded a hundred guan per body.

A hundred guan per body?

The authorities are so corrupted.

But they were all poor scholars.
How could their families afford that?

I sold my ancestral home and land,
then traveled around to borrow money.

Yet it was still far from enough.

Later, when people heard about
the plight of the Lishan scholars,

they generously donated.

So all these are the favors we owe.

We must repay them.

Senior Wei, I've found it.
The household up ahead.

Let's go. Go.

(Apricot Blossom Wine)

(Record of Benevolent Deeds)

Looks like heavy rain is coming.
Take shelter over there.

A leaf on your head.

Thank you.

Here's your jade pendant.

From this moment, we cut all our ties.

Take care.

Wenhua!

What about this piece?

Just throw it away.

Why?

Just let it be.

This is the last one.

Be careful.

Your Highness,
how did you find my residence?

Come in.

No need for formalities, Master Gu.

I came to you today
because of a favor from many years ago.

When Lishan Academy was in distress,

out of righteousness,

you not only pawned your ancestral home,

but also sold your only winter coat.

You managed to scrape together
68 guan and 345 qian,

and delivered it
to Lishan Academy's scholars.

Then you spoke up for Lishan Academy.

For this, you suffered imprisonment
for eight years.

Your nobility shines.

I will never forget your grace.

(Property Deed)
Today we're here to repay your favor.

I, Zhou Jing, am honored
by Your Majesties' trust.

Regarding hosting
Cangbei's Princess Lingyun,

I will do my utmost
to live up to your trust.

Princess Lingyun holds a noble status.

Cangbei extends sincerity
to foster relations with us.

Thus, I think our reception
must embody dignified courtesy,

demonstrating amity

and showcasing Dachu's majesty
to inspire awe,

so they dare not slight us.

I have already drafted a proposal
for the specific matters,

covering embassy furnishings,

ceremonial specifications,

banquet menus,

rites and music arrangements,

escort security and route defenses.

Make sure to cover everything
and nothing will go wrong.

Marquis Muyang, I notice
your thoughtfulness. Approved.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Yet the reception is crucial,

requiring a figure of noble status.

I think Prince Ding Mo Xiuyao
is steady and competent,

with natural dignity.

I propose him as deputy envoy,

overseeing Princess Lingyun's reception.

I beg for Your Majesties' approval.

Prince Ding is indeed
a perfect candidate. Approved.

Thank you, Your Majesties.

As you command.

(Prince Ding's Mansion)

(Graceful)

Did you walk a lot yesterday?

What?

Don't play dumb.

The meridians on your leg are swollen.

And blood and qi stasis is more evident.

Do you feel nothing?

Your legs haven't healed for long.

Don't test their limits.
Think they recover too quickly?

Understood. I'll be mindful.

I'll prepare a poultice
to stimulate blood flow.

Preparing precise ingredients
might take more time.

What's wrong?

Prince Li is about to be buried.

Though investigation continues,

both His Majesty and Her Majesty
don't want to bring the scandal to light.

The official verdict now is,

a fire broke out unexpectedly
at the Prince Li's Mansion,

and Prince Li died tragically.

A simple burial will be held
at the southwest of the city in two days.

I'll go prepare the poultice. Wait here.

Feng Zhiyao mentioned

a small dog gave birth to pups
in a village of the capital outskirts.

It's a highly intelligent breed.

Would you like to keep one?

No.

Do you dislike it?

I like it, but don't want to keep one.

What about a cat? It's more docile.

No.

Sleep well.

I kept a bird when I was a child.

Very beautiful.

The seller claimed that when it grew up,
it could even speak human language.

But one day,

the bird flew away.

Mom was afraid that I would be sad,

so she bought a new one

and told me the bird had returned.

(Preview)

Prince Ding, it's been a while.

You still can't stand?

I did have an arranged marriage
with Prince Ding when I was young.

Why choose a crippled man like me
when the city is full of talents?

Have a martial art battle.

I am Lei Tengfeng of Cangbei.

Which warrior of Dachu dares
to step onto the stage for a battle?

♪Memories hold you back
from fulfilling your dreams♪

♪Only by moving forward
can you find reunion♪

♪Endings only mark new routes♪

♪It's all part of the scenery♪

♪To the horizon's call♪

♪Your journey hasn't started♪

♪Towards mountains,
chase the stars bright♪

♪Both joy and grief
make the trip worthwhile♪

♪Trying to catch up
to your own lost shadow♪

♪Within the wilds, echoes thrive♪

♪Clear mind leads to a clear path♪

♪Be grateful to your losses♪

♪Make your steps weightless♪

♪Towards mountains,
chase the stars bright♪

♪Let time embrace you
and wash away the past♪

♪Put every twist behind you,
drift leisurely through time♪

♪Make headway against the wind,
let mountains bow to your pace♪

♪Rush towards a life without regret♪

♪Let your nature burst free♪

♪Unbound by form♪

♪Let your nature burst free♪

♪Unbound by form♪