1 00:00:07,040 --> 00:00:16,970 Subtitles and Timing brought to you by the Royal Troubles Team ⚜️ @viki.com 2 00:01:25,325 --> 00:01:27,665 [The Princess Royal] 3 00:01:27,665 --> 00:01:29,920 [Adapted from Mo Shu Bai's novel, "The Princess Royal"] 4 00:01:29,920 --> 00:01:32,810 [Episode 23] 5 00:01:33,280 --> 00:01:34,720 Young Master Lin. 6 00:01:34,720 --> 00:01:36,500 Miss Shangguan. 7 00:01:36,500 --> 00:01:39,260 Have you talked to the guards who will be escorting him? 8 00:01:39,260 --> 00:01:42,960 Yes. They can't uncuff him now since they're still in the city, 9 00:01:42,960 --> 00:01:47,540 but once they're out of Huajing, they will do so right away. 10 00:01:47,540 --> 00:01:50,980 Her Highness said that they would give you some decency. 11 00:01:50,980 --> 00:01:53,766 Don't expect the Seven-star Sect to send people to rescue you. 12 00:01:53,766 --> 00:01:56,600 If they do so, given His Majesty's temper, 13 00:01:56,600 --> 00:02:02,400 and the fact that your sect is involved both in killing and abduction, he will not spare you. 14 00:02:02,400 --> 00:02:06,300 So, you're here today just to tell me that? 15 00:02:06,300 --> 00:02:08,400 Her Highness has an offer for you. 16 00:02:08,400 --> 00:02:11,820 It has to do with killing and fighting, like what you've been doing. 17 00:02:11,820 --> 00:02:16,020 Would you like to utilize your talents on the battlefield instead? 18 00:02:16,020 --> 00:02:17,980 So? 19 00:02:18,700 --> 00:02:21,520 You will be banished to an army post. 20 00:02:21,520 --> 00:02:23,640 It's different from exile itself. 21 00:02:23,640 --> 00:02:28,538 You will be sent off to a distant land, but those who are exiled have no future. 22 00:02:28,538 --> 00:02:30,580 As for being banished to an army post, if you can get military merit, 23 00:02:30,580 --> 00:02:34,940 you may atone for your sin, and even occupy an important position. 24 00:02:35,660 --> 00:02:40,200 Young Master Lin, if you are willing, Her Highness can work with you. 25 00:02:40,200 --> 00:02:45,400 Once you earn military merit, she will request His Majesty to add your name to the Xie Family's pedigree, 26 00:02:45,400 --> 00:02:47,540 so that you will become a good citizen instead of a criminal. 27 00:02:47,540 --> 00:02:51,380 By then, you can build a military career. 28 00:02:52,840 --> 00:02:55,640 Do you prefer wandering around, hiding from everyone, 29 00:02:55,640 --> 00:02:59,600 or becoming an accredited member of the Xie Family, and having a successful career? 30 00:02:59,600 --> 00:03:02,820 Young Master Lin, give it some thought. 31 00:03:02,820 --> 00:03:05,720 Does Her Highness trust me? 32 00:03:05,720 --> 00:03:10,260 Whether she trusts you or not, that is up to her consideration. 33 00:03:11,080 --> 00:03:15,140 Young Master Lin, you were bound by your mother's last wishes in the past. 34 00:03:15,140 --> 00:03:20,080 But now, you can make a better choice. 35 00:03:21,460 --> 00:03:26,100 By the way... Her Highness wants me to return this to you. 36 00:03:32,040 --> 00:03:38,780 Miss Shangguan, please tell Her Highness that I will accept her offer. 37 00:03:40,900 --> 00:03:43,660 Miss Shangguan, he needs to leave now. 38 00:03:43,660 --> 00:03:46,320 Perhaps you can continue this conversation someday. 39 00:03:46,320 --> 00:03:50,180 The Southwest is far and remote. Take care of yourself. 40 00:03:50,720 --> 00:03:52,900 Miss Shangguan, don't worry. 41 00:03:52,900 --> 00:03:57,080 With your wooden cards, I'll never feel bored. 42 00:03:57,800 --> 00:04:00,360 Young Master Lin, it's a misunderstanding. 43 00:04:00,360 --> 00:04:02,280 The wooden cards aren't for you. 44 00:04:02,280 --> 00:04:05,480 Her Highness was there that day and I couldn't take them with me, 45 00:04:05,480 --> 00:04:09,500 so I gave them to you for safekeeping. 46 00:04:09,500 --> 00:04:10,660 Can you return them now? 47 00:04:10,660 --> 00:04:15,440 Miss Shangguan, didn't you say that life in the southwestern borders would be boring? 48 00:04:15,440 --> 00:04:18,880 I'll keep them for now. 49 00:04:26,580 --> 00:04:30,960 Don't worry. I'll keep these wooden cards safe. 50 00:04:30,960 --> 00:04:32,540 Set off! 51 00:04:33,240 --> 00:04:34,860 Off we go! 52 00:04:49,420 --> 00:04:51,060 Second Young Master Su. 53 00:04:51,060 --> 00:04:52,840 Princess Huayue. 54 00:04:54,140 --> 00:04:59,660 You're always busy with work, but I heard you're taking the day off, so I came to meet you. 55 00:04:59,660 --> 00:05:03,320 You won't be angry at me, will you? 56 00:05:05,000 --> 00:05:06,720 Of course not. 57 00:05:06,720 --> 00:05:12,080 I'm resting today so it's good to take a stroll. 58 00:05:12,780 --> 00:05:16,200 I find the spring scenery pleasant and comfortable. 59 00:05:16,200 --> 00:05:21,180 I also need to practice playing some scores, so I asked someone to prepare a guqin here. 60 00:05:21,180 --> 00:05:25,420 But I just can't seem to get it right. 61 00:05:25,420 --> 00:05:31,440 I've heard that you're good at playing the guqin, so I'd like to get some guidance from you. 62 00:05:32,820 --> 00:05:37,140 I'm flattered. I just have a slight knowledge of playing the guqin. 63 00:05:37,140 --> 00:05:39,940 Don't be modest, Second Young Master Su. 64 00:05:52,200 --> 00:05:55,860 No wonder you find it hard to play these scores. 65 00:05:55,860 --> 00:05:57,360 Why do you say so? 66 00:05:57,360 --> 00:06:04,060 These scores are mostly describing the overwhelming atmosphere of a war. 67 00:06:04,060 --> 00:06:08,980 If you want to play these scores well, you need to immerse yourself in the real situation. 68 00:06:08,980 --> 00:06:11,840 Your Highness, you're an innocent lady who has never experienced a war. 69 00:06:11,840 --> 00:06:15,860 It's hard for you to imagine such a scene. 70 00:06:21,320 --> 00:06:27,260 What I meant was that you've always been well-protected. 71 00:06:27,260 --> 00:06:30,640 You can cry and laugh whenever you feel like it. 72 00:06:30,640 --> 00:06:33,320 You can be who you truly are. 73 00:06:33,320 --> 00:06:36,520 It's fortunate for you to have such a genuine disposition. 74 00:06:36,520 --> 00:06:38,800 You can do so as well, Second Young Master Su. 75 00:06:38,800 --> 00:06:43,540 You look exceptionally good when you smile, but I rarely see you smile. 76 00:06:43,540 --> 00:06:47,200 I'll ask my father to reduce your workload. 77 00:06:50,220 --> 00:06:53,240 Your Highness, you have a kind heart. 78 00:06:53,240 --> 00:06:55,440 You're so pure like a blank paper. 79 00:06:55,440 --> 00:06:57,920 That's why you have a bright smile. 80 00:06:57,920 --> 00:07:03,040 I hope you can always lead a simple life. 81 00:07:03,040 --> 00:07:05,720 I hope you can always enjoy such simple bliss. 82 00:07:05,720 --> 00:07:10,100 I'm honored to receive your blessing myself. 83 00:07:12,100 --> 00:07:14,340 Besides... 84 00:07:15,100 --> 00:07:19,520 I do think that you're a really good man. 85 00:07:21,060 --> 00:07:27,250 If you have time, I hope to learn more from you, 86 00:07:27,250 --> 00:07:31,640 so I won't be like a blank paper. 87 00:07:34,760 --> 00:07:38,420 There's nothing wrong with being a blank paper. 88 00:07:39,120 --> 00:07:47,140 Many people spend their lives longing for the innocence they once had. 89 00:07:47,880 --> 00:07:51,060 That's right, you should smile more. 90 00:07:51,060 --> 00:07:52,440 The weather is beautiful today. 91 00:07:52,440 --> 00:07:56,020 Let's not waste such good time. Let's begin. 92 00:08:07,180 --> 00:08:10,260 Young Master! We're almost done decorating, look. 93 00:08:10,260 --> 00:08:14,960 Pei Wenxuan! Look at what these are. 94 00:08:14,960 --> 00:08:16,440 Dumplings? 95 00:08:16,440 --> 00:08:18,700 I made them myself. 96 00:08:18,700 --> 00:08:20,720 Listen, this is my first time making dumplings. 97 00:08:20,720 --> 00:08:22,820 They look good, don't they? 98 00:08:23,880 --> 00:08:25,720 They do. 99 00:08:31,920 --> 00:08:36,080 Look at you. You're getting flour all over your face, you little kitten. 100 00:08:46,580 --> 00:08:48,600 Who's going to get me? 101 00:08:48,600 --> 00:08:52,380 Slowly, Douya. Don't make your sister trip and fall! 102 00:08:52,380 --> 00:08:53,740 Time for dinner! 103 00:08:53,740 --> 00:08:56,520 Mother, stop busying yourself. Come and enjoy the reunion dinner. 104 00:08:56,520 --> 00:08:58,400 Coming. 105 00:09:02,980 --> 00:09:06,520 - You've worked hard, my wife. - Not at all. 106 00:09:08,400 --> 00:09:10,200 Here. 107 00:09:12,260 --> 00:09:15,007 Come on, Father and Mother. 108 00:09:15,007 --> 00:09:18,627 - Happy Spring Festival. - Happy Spring Festival. 109 00:09:18,627 --> 00:09:20,680 Here's a toast to both of you. 110 00:09:20,680 --> 00:09:24,120 Wish you a long life and a happy marriage! 111 00:09:24,120 --> 00:09:25,860 - Very well. - Very well. 112 00:09:25,860 --> 00:09:28,100 I also wish you a long and healthy life, 113 00:09:28,100 --> 00:09:34,380 wish our family to be blessed with prosperity, harmony, happiness, and peace. 114 00:09:34,380 --> 00:09:35,760 - Very well. - There will be peace all year round. 115 00:09:35,760 --> 00:09:42,040 So, I wish you to be healthy and stay young forever. 116 00:09:42,040 --> 00:09:43,580 - Come on, Little Brother. - Come on, Elder Brother. 117 00:09:43,580 --> 00:09:46,680 You should always listen to your mother. 118 00:09:46,680 --> 00:09:48,860 - Sure. - Sure. 119 00:09:54,360 --> 00:09:57,000 Both of you have grown to be benevolent and loyal. 120 00:09:57,000 --> 00:09:59,280 As your mother, I'm proud of you. 121 00:09:59,280 --> 00:10:01,260 But when it comes to your marriages, 122 00:10:01,260 --> 00:10:05,700 I've surveyed the unmarried ladies from all noble families in the capital, 123 00:10:05,700 --> 00:10:09,880 yet none caught your eye. Why is that? 124 00:10:15,440 --> 00:10:19,000 That depends on my elder brother. 125 00:10:19,000 --> 00:10:22,620 I can't get married before him, after all. 126 00:10:22,620 --> 00:10:24,760 Why are you dragging me into this? 127 00:10:24,760 --> 00:10:26,040 I should respect seniority. 128 00:10:26,040 --> 00:10:27,760 - Oh my. - This kid... 129 00:10:27,760 --> 00:10:30,640 Don't make me wait too long. 130 00:10:30,640 --> 00:10:32,560 Come on, Father and Mother. 131 00:10:32,560 --> 00:10:35,660 There will be many things worth celebrating in the new year. 132 00:10:35,660 --> 00:10:37,920 Here's a toast to you again. 133 00:10:37,920 --> 00:10:41,660 You'll be the next one to get killed. 134 00:10:43,200 --> 00:10:45,000 Elder Brother. 135 00:10:53,880 --> 00:10:56,000 Here's a toast to you two. 136 00:10:56,000 --> 00:11:01,120 All of us must value the present moment, 137 00:11:01,120 --> 00:11:04,220 and make each day count in the future. 138 00:11:04,220 --> 00:11:06,420 Let's make every day a happy day! 139 00:11:06,420 --> 00:11:09,620 - Happy Spring Festival! - Make every day a happy day! 140 00:11:16,840 --> 00:11:23,380 For the sake of my family, I won't let Li Chuan ascend the throne and repeat the tragedy. 141 00:11:25,620 --> 00:11:27,420 What a splendid dinner! 142 00:11:27,420 --> 00:11:28,460 - Sit down. - Sit. 143 00:11:28,460 --> 00:11:32,020 Skip the formalities today. Let's all sit together and eat. 144 00:11:33,480 --> 00:11:35,600 We're having dumplings on this joyous day. 145 00:11:35,600 --> 00:11:37,040 There are silver coins inside some of the dumplings. 146 00:11:37,040 --> 00:11:38,600 Anyone who finds them will get a reward. 147 00:11:38,600 --> 00:11:40,100 - A reward? - Really? 148 00:11:40,100 --> 00:11:42,080 - Dig in. - Let's eat. 149 00:11:43,880 --> 00:11:46,180 Which dumpling is made by me? This one. 150 00:11:46,180 --> 00:11:47,380 Eat this. 151 00:11:47,380 --> 00:11:51,040 - I want to eat the dumplings made by me. - I made this. Its stuffing tastes good. 152 00:11:51,040 --> 00:11:52,500 - Really, try it. - Fine. 153 00:11:52,500 --> 00:11:53,780 Let me guess. 154 00:11:53,780 --> 00:11:56,560 - I'll have some beef. - Not mine. 155 00:11:56,560 --> 00:11:58,320 Not this one. 156 00:12:07,640 --> 00:12:09,340 Her Highness found one! 157 00:12:09,340 --> 00:12:11,740 - Congratulations, Your Highness! - What does this mean? 158 00:12:11,740 --> 00:12:13,640 It means Her Highness is blessed with luck, right? 159 00:12:13,640 --> 00:12:15,300 - Yes. - Yes. 160 00:12:18,020 --> 00:12:19,660 What's wrong? 161 00:12:21,280 --> 00:12:24,360 - Give me some decency, please. - My teeth almost broke. 162 00:12:24,360 --> 00:12:25,840 It's because you chomped down so hard. 163 00:12:25,840 --> 00:12:27,640 And you even found the coin in the first dumpling you had. 164 00:12:27,640 --> 00:12:29,440 Where's my reward? 165 00:12:29,440 --> 00:12:31,500 Be patient. 166 00:12:32,640 --> 00:12:34,520 Let's see what it is. 167 00:12:34,520 --> 00:12:36,220 Let's see. 168 00:12:44,200 --> 00:12:47,040 Prince Consort, you... 169 00:12:47,040 --> 00:12:50,360 - That's so stingy. - Stingy. 170 00:12:50,360 --> 00:12:53,080 See? Everyone's saying that you're so stingy, only putting this little money in it. 171 00:12:53,080 --> 00:12:56,020 - You don't understand. - That's what they call fair and square. 172 00:12:56,020 --> 00:13:00,860 That's how it is. Besides, it's not so little if you count the silver coin in your dumpling in. - Yeah. 173 00:13:02,220 --> 00:13:05,260 Don't worry. How could I not prepare a proper gift for you? 174 00:13:05,260 --> 00:13:08,640 This is an additional New Year gift for you. 175 00:13:08,640 --> 00:13:10,520 - That's more like it. - Wait. 176 00:13:10,520 --> 00:13:13,240 Since you're receiving a gift, you need to say something auspicious. Right? 177 00:13:13,240 --> 00:13:14,960 - Yes. - Yes. 178 00:13:14,960 --> 00:13:16,540 - What auspicious words? - Stop it. 179 00:13:16,540 --> 00:13:18,480 Well, Young Master, this is not right. 180 00:13:18,480 --> 00:13:22,380 You're not Her Highness's elder. You don't have to give her that. 181 00:13:22,380 --> 00:13:24,540 - Come on, give it to me instead... - Are you saying that you are my elder? 182 00:13:24,540 --> 00:13:27,020 - Well, I was just saying... - Eat your dumplings. 183 00:13:27,020 --> 00:13:28,760 - Well... - Tong Ye is right. 184 00:13:28,760 --> 00:13:30,440 You're not my elder. Why should I say any auspicious words? 185 00:13:30,440 --> 00:13:33,100 Of course, you should. You're not my junior, yet you're my wife. 186 00:13:33,100 --> 00:13:35,160 - There's nothing wrong with saying some auspicious words. Right? - Yes. 187 00:13:35,160 --> 00:13:36,960 Your Highness, just say something. 188 00:13:38,240 --> 00:13:40,220 Your Highness, don't be shy. 189 00:13:40,220 --> 00:13:42,780 How about letting me teach you some? 190 00:13:42,780 --> 00:13:44,820 Just repeat after me. 191 00:13:45,780 --> 00:13:48,140 My dear Prince Consort, I love you so much. 192 00:13:48,140 --> 00:13:50,631 - I want to spend every Spring Festival with you... - Enough. 193 00:13:50,631 --> 00:13:53,200 - That's all you need to say. - Eat up. 194 00:13:54,620 --> 00:13:56,780 Tong Ye has already taught you what to say. 195 00:13:58,720 --> 00:13:59,720 Don't listen. 196 00:13:59,720 --> 00:14:02,121 - Okay. - Okay. 197 00:14:07,580 --> 00:14:09,940 I heard it! She said it! 198 00:14:09,940 --> 00:14:12,380 That's enough. We have a lucky start for this year now. 199 00:14:12,380 --> 00:14:14,340 Come on, raise your glasses. Let's celebrate. 200 00:14:14,340 --> 00:14:19,680 All right! We wish for everyone in the Princess's Mansion to be able to enjoy a lucky new year and a healthy long life. 201 00:14:19,680 --> 00:14:22,900 - Happy Spring Festival! Stay healthy! - Happy Spring Festival! Stay healthy! 202 00:14:22,900 --> 00:14:26,620 - Come on. - Cheers. 203 00:14:31,140 --> 00:14:34,660 - They're setting off fireworks outside. - Let's go and have a look. 204 00:14:40,380 --> 00:14:41,860 It's snowing. 205 00:14:41,860 --> 00:14:43,620 Come on! 206 00:14:46,160 --> 00:14:49,840 Look! The fireworks look gorgeous in the snow! 207 00:14:49,840 --> 00:14:53,980 They call this... What a heavy snow! 208 00:14:53,980 --> 00:14:57,160 A fall of seasonable snow gives promise of a fruitful year. We are sure to have a lucky start this year. 209 00:14:57,160 --> 00:14:59,775 That's what I was trying to say. 210 00:15:00,980 --> 00:15:03,795 - So beautiful. - So beautiful. 211 00:15:03,795 --> 00:15:08,740 Rong Rong, I will give you a home later. 212 00:15:08,740 --> 00:15:11,300 It's not like the palace. 213 00:15:11,300 --> 00:15:13,980 I will heal all the wounds in your heart. 214 00:15:13,980 --> 00:15:20,480 From now on, no matter if you are the Princess or Li Rong, you will always have me with you. 215 00:15:22,060 --> 00:15:27,520 Pei Wenxuan, I will try hard to protect this happiness forever. 216 00:15:27,520 --> 00:15:32,067 ♫ In all my extensive travels, I'm glad to have you ♫ 217 00:15:32,067 --> 00:15:36,060 ♫ Walking by my side ♫ 218 00:15:36,060 --> 00:15:39,820 ♫ Watching the bright moon rise and set together ♫ 219 00:15:39,820 --> 00:15:43,620 ♫ Sharing the same fate ♫ 220 00:15:43,620 --> 00:15:45,660 Here you go. 221 00:15:45,660 --> 00:15:47,300 Thank you. 222 00:15:47,300 --> 00:15:49,900 Happy Spring Festival. See you. 223 00:15:51,140 --> 00:15:52,860 Young Master. 224 00:15:54,580 --> 00:15:58,500 It's the Spring Festival. Why are you walking around here alone? 225 00:15:59,380 --> 00:16:05,420 I was with my family earlier, and I felt happy so I drank a few more glasses of liquor. 226 00:16:05,420 --> 00:16:10,100 Perhaps I drank a little too much. That's why I'm taking a stroll to sober up. 227 00:16:10,100 --> 00:16:12,580 You're a handsome man. 228 00:16:12,580 --> 00:16:15,180 Are you married? 229 00:16:16,780 --> 00:16:19,200 But there should be someone you adore, right? 230 00:16:20,220 --> 00:16:23,020 There is. 231 00:16:24,080 --> 00:16:26,866 Fate brought us here to meet. 232 00:16:26,866 --> 00:16:29,220 I'll give you a lantern. 233 00:16:29,220 --> 00:16:33,120 I wonder what she is like. 234 00:16:34,580 --> 00:16:36,660 She... 235 00:16:36,660 --> 00:16:41,380 She's witty, cute, and nimble like a rabbit. 236 00:16:42,100 --> 00:16:44,740 She's brave and persevering. 237 00:16:44,740 --> 00:16:48,700 No matter what happens, she will always stay on her path. 238 00:16:48,700 --> 00:16:52,460 Then, I'll give you a lantern with a rabbit pattern. 239 00:16:53,980 --> 00:16:55,260 Here you go. 240 00:16:55,260 --> 00:17:00,900 I hope that you and the lady you adore can get married soon. 241 00:17:04,620 --> 00:17:06,700 That sounds like an impossible wish. 242 00:17:06,700 --> 00:17:08,900 You can't say that. 243 00:17:08,900 --> 00:17:12,500 If you're serious about her, you should fight for her. 244 00:17:12,500 --> 00:17:18,680 When it comes to relationships, the result is indeed important, but more importantly, don't leave any regrets. 245 00:17:18,680 --> 00:17:20,220 Am I right? 246 00:17:25,160 --> 00:17:26,800 You're right. 247 00:17:26,800 --> 00:17:31,400 I'm not going to let anyone, including myself, down. 248 00:17:31,400 --> 00:17:33,000 That's right. 249 00:17:34,100 --> 00:17:37,926 Thank you. Wishing you a happy, lucky, and safe year. 250 00:17:37,926 --> 00:17:39,586 Happy Spring Festival. 251 00:17:43,044 --> 00:17:44,280 How generous of you. 252 00:17:44,280 --> 00:17:45,320 Small, small, small! [Jucai House] 253 00:17:45,320 --> 00:17:46,820 Place your bets! 254 00:17:46,820 --> 00:17:49,900 - Small, small, small! - Small! 255 00:17:54,340 --> 00:17:56,300 It's small again. 256 00:18:00,500 --> 00:18:02,860 Small, three... 257 00:18:04,800 --> 00:18:06,820 Big, then small... 258 00:18:06,820 --> 00:18:08,780 What are you... 259 00:18:09,640 --> 00:18:12,700 Eldest Young Master Su, how did you sneak out today? 260 00:18:12,700 --> 00:18:14,640 And how did you sneak out? 261 00:18:14,640 --> 00:18:17,060 How did you know I was here? 262 00:18:17,540 --> 00:18:21,420 I'll tell you when you win. Small, all in! 263 00:18:21,420 --> 00:18:23,120 Let's see. 264 00:18:24,440 --> 00:18:26,820 - Place your bets! - Look. 265 00:18:26,820 --> 00:18:31,360 - Big, big! - Small, small! 266 00:18:38,260 --> 00:18:41,600 - The Princess is here. - Let's go. 267 00:18:42,200 --> 00:18:44,540 These scoundrels. 268 00:18:44,540 --> 00:18:46,860 Just ignore them. 269 00:18:46,860 --> 00:18:49,680 - Thank you for your hospitality. - No worries. 270 00:18:53,980 --> 00:18:56,600 - Greetings, Your Highness. - Greetings, Your Highness. 271 00:19:19,660 --> 00:19:24,160 His Majesty has arrived! 272 00:19:25,560 --> 00:19:27,920 - Greetings, Your Majesty. - Greetings, Your Majesty. 273 00:19:27,920 --> 00:19:30,380 - Boundless fortune to Your Majesty. - Boundless fortune to Your Majesty. 274 00:19:30,380 --> 00:19:33,800 - Long live Your Majesty! - Long live Your Majesty! 275 00:19:33,800 --> 00:19:38,300 - Long live the Empress! - Long live the Empress! 276 00:19:38,300 --> 00:19:39,920 You may rise, everyone. 277 00:19:39,920 --> 00:19:42,380 - Thank you, Your Majesty! - Thank you, Your Majesty! 278 00:19:42,860 --> 00:19:50,160 Do you know why I'm holding this banquet on the third day of the first month of each year? 279 00:19:53,780 --> 00:19:56,940 The sage came up with the idea of the self-cultivation of a well-managed family, 280 00:19:56,940 --> 00:19:58,860 the ability to administer the state, and to bring peace to the nation. 281 00:19:58,860 --> 00:20:04,940 I believe that the highest form of governing a country is the co-construction of family and country. 282 00:20:04,940 --> 00:20:09,940 That would dispel any selfish thoughts, which would unite everyone. 283 00:20:09,940 --> 00:20:14,820 On this auspicious day, I wish everyone in the world a bountiful year. 284 00:20:14,820 --> 00:20:17,900 I wish everyone to live and work in peace and contentment. 285 00:20:17,900 --> 00:20:21,740 I wish peace could reign throughout our lands and borders. 286 00:20:21,740 --> 00:20:23,340 May our country enjoy abundance and happiness! 287 00:20:23,340 --> 00:20:26,658 - May our country enjoy abundance and happiness! - May our country enjoy abundance and happiness! 288 00:20:33,380 --> 00:20:36,160 Start the banquet! 289 00:20:59,840 --> 00:21:05,320 Your Majesty, Princess Huayue and Prince Su would like to perform a score for you. 290 00:21:08,420 --> 00:21:11,340 Young people do like showing off. 291 00:21:12,040 --> 00:21:14,540 The dancers may leave now. 292 00:21:16,100 --> 00:21:18,720 Fulai, summon Huayue here. 293 00:21:18,720 --> 00:21:21,500 Princess Huayue, His Majesty is summoning you. 294 00:21:26,180 --> 00:21:27,340 Imperial Father. 295 00:21:27,340 --> 00:21:31,146 I heard you've prepared a score to perform together with Prince Su 296 00:21:31,146 --> 00:21:35,500 to wish all of us a happy new year. 297 00:21:35,500 --> 00:21:40,680 For this occasion, I have specially prepared a performance featuring the long-lost Battle Song of Pingchuan 298 00:21:40,680 --> 00:21:44,580 for you and the ministers of the court. 299 00:21:44,580 --> 00:21:46,620 It was Brother Cheng's idea, too. 300 00:21:46,620 --> 00:21:53,180 He said we should start the new year by performing a sword dance to celebrate 301 00:21:53,180 --> 00:21:56,180 our last year's victories in the wars happened in the Northwest. 302 00:21:56,180 --> 00:22:01,100 It can also showcase the manliness that the men of the Great Xia should have. 303 00:22:04,280 --> 00:22:06,000 Great. 304 00:22:06,620 --> 00:22:11,440 He's just 14 years old, and he already wants to be a man. 305 00:22:11,440 --> 00:22:14,240 Imperial Father, my swordsmanship improved tremendously last year. 306 00:22:14,240 --> 00:22:20,200 My master said that I might be young, but I wouldn't lose to a grown man. 307 00:22:20,200 --> 00:22:22,200 Good. 308 00:22:22,200 --> 00:22:27,100 So, do you think you can defeat your brother, the crown prince? 309 00:22:36,420 --> 00:22:39,380 My elder brother is good at reading and studying. 310 00:22:39,380 --> 00:22:41,300 I admit that I am no match for him in this regard. 311 00:22:41,300 --> 00:22:46,580 But when it comes to martial arts, it's possible that I might win after all. 312 00:22:50,340 --> 00:22:51,860 Did you hear that? 313 00:22:51,860 --> 00:22:56,920 If you don't practice harder, your little brother is going to look down on you. 314 00:22:58,660 --> 00:23:00,180 You're right, Imperial Father. 315 00:23:00,180 --> 00:23:03,420 I'm sure that Cheng'er will grow up to be a formidable warrior 316 00:23:03,420 --> 00:23:07,660 to guard our country's borders and dignity. 317 00:23:20,860 --> 00:23:23,780 I will be playing the flute today. 318 00:23:23,780 --> 00:23:28,100 This performance will be better with the accompaniment of the guqin. 319 00:23:28,100 --> 00:23:30,820 Vice Minister Su, if you don't mind, 320 00:23:30,820 --> 00:23:35,280 can you play the guqin to accompany my flute, and perform this score for my father? 321 00:23:43,020 --> 00:23:47,140 What do you say, Official Su? 322 00:23:51,900 --> 00:23:53,940 Vice Minister Su? 323 00:23:56,780 --> 00:23:59,420 You don't have to bother Vice Minister Su, Little Sister. 324 00:24:03,180 --> 00:24:08,120 - Li Rong. - Actually, the Battle Song of Pingchuan is not a long-lost score. 325 00:24:08,120 --> 00:24:12,620 It's just that some renowned instructors may not be willing to teach it to most of their mediocre students. 326 00:24:13,300 --> 00:24:14,740 I once learned this score. 327 00:24:14,740 --> 00:24:18,340 If you need an accompaniment, I can help you with it. 328 00:24:21,740 --> 00:24:25,580 Thank you, Elder Sister. Please then. 329 00:24:39,180 --> 00:24:41,940 Little Sister, why don't you stand forward a little more? 330 00:24:41,940 --> 00:24:45,860 Still, if you do, you might fall off the stage. 331 00:24:45,860 --> 00:24:48,980 By then, I'd be performing alone. 332 00:24:48,980 --> 00:24:52,440 I'm sorry. Let's start. 333 00:25:22,860 --> 00:25:26,240 Now that Her Highness is on the stage, Huayue is going to embarrass herself. 334 00:25:33,353 --> 00:25:36,460 The enemy is relentless. They've sworn to fight till the end. 335 00:25:36,460 --> 00:25:37,940 It has been a long journey coming here. 336 00:25:37,940 --> 00:25:40,460 Both sides have been at a standstill for half a month. 337 00:25:41,420 --> 00:25:45,260 Our attacks have not been successful. The soldiers are getting exhausted. 338 00:25:47,120 --> 00:25:50,500 What we need to do now is to raise the soldiers' morale. 339 00:25:52,340 --> 00:25:56,860 Your Highness, I have an idea that can improve the soldiers' morale, 340 00:25:56,860 --> 00:26:00,360 but that would require you to do something. 341 00:26:09,180 --> 00:26:12,820 Your Highness, this is the Battle Song of Pingchuan. 342 00:26:12,820 --> 00:26:17,020 It is a famous ancient score that can uplift the listeners' spirits. 343 00:26:17,020 --> 00:26:21,600 If you can perform the score personally, you'd be able to boost the soldiers' morale. 344 00:26:22,620 --> 00:26:24,200 Let's begin. 345 00:26:44,820 --> 00:26:47,340 Soldiers! 346 00:26:47,340 --> 00:26:49,900 Princess Royal Pingyue is here! 347 00:26:49,900 --> 00:26:54,000 She's here with a message from your families, your wives, and children! 348 00:26:54,000 --> 00:26:59,520 Our brave warriors will enter this battle, defeat the enemy, 349 00:26:59,520 --> 00:27:03,620 fight till the end and return with honor! 350 00:27:03,620 --> 00:27:09,300 Fight till the end! Return with honor! 351 00:27:09,300 --> 00:27:12,980 - Fight till the end! Return with honor! - Fight till the end! Return with honor! 352 00:27:18,620 --> 00:27:20,380 Your Highness, 353 00:27:21,020 --> 00:27:23,960 you still remember the times when we were together after all. 354 00:28:54,300 --> 00:28:57,940 Fortunately, this jealous scoundrel didn't get the suona. 355 00:29:31,740 --> 00:29:34,700 Official Gu, as the Minister of Rites, 356 00:29:34,700 --> 00:29:39,180 do you know whether the Battle Song of Pingchuan is meant to be played like this? 357 00:29:39,180 --> 00:29:43,580 Replying to Your Majesty. The original score is not played in such a way. 358 00:29:43,580 --> 00:29:46,300 The earlier ensemble with Princess Pingyue on the guqin, 359 00:29:46,300 --> 00:29:50,380 Princess Huayue on the flute, and Vice Minister Su on the drums is the traditional and proper way. 360 00:29:50,380 --> 00:29:55,100 Now that the Prince Consort Pei is joining with the erhu, this is an innovative performance. 361 00:29:55,100 --> 00:29:57,220 It doesn't sound bad though. 362 00:30:22,900 --> 00:30:27,980 The addition of the erhu gives the score an exotic feel. 363 00:30:27,980 --> 00:30:30,400 Brilliant. 364 00:30:30,400 --> 00:30:35,740 Official Su, Wenxuan's erhu performance was truly amazing. 365 00:30:36,580 --> 00:30:40,920 Indeed. But Rongqing's drum performance was awesome, too. 366 00:30:41,580 --> 00:30:45,820 Princess Pingyue's guqin skills have greatly improved. 367 00:30:45,820 --> 00:30:48,840 The Prince Consort Pei's erhu accompaniment was fantastic. 368 00:30:54,060 --> 00:30:57,880 You played the flute well, Huayue. 369 00:31:05,960 --> 00:31:08,100 That was a splendid guqin performance. 370 00:31:08,100 --> 00:31:10,220 It was obvious that you really wanted to show off. 371 00:31:10,220 --> 00:31:12,260 So did you. 372 00:31:12,260 --> 00:31:17,020 Had the musician not held his suona tightly, we might have been playing funeral music. 373 00:31:17,020 --> 00:31:22,120 If I do get a suona, I would play a score to celebrate a happy marriage. 374 00:31:32,620 --> 00:31:34,140 Brilliant! 375 00:31:34,140 --> 00:31:41,520 Today, we have witnessed a marvelous performance of the guqin, the flute, and the drums. 376 00:31:41,520 --> 00:31:45,720 As for the erhu, it was exceptionally wonderful. 377 00:31:46,460 --> 00:31:52,540 However, what delighted me the most was Prince Su's sword dance. 378 00:31:52,540 --> 00:31:54,940 He looked like a true warrior. 379 00:31:54,940 --> 00:31:58,300 This is how our country's men should be. 380 00:31:59,060 --> 00:32:01,360 What do you think, everyone? 381 00:32:06,180 --> 00:32:07,860 Crown Prince. 382 00:32:07,860 --> 00:32:15,780 Today, your siblings played music and danced to celebrate the new year. 383 00:32:15,780 --> 00:32:19,820 As the crown prince, what do you have to say? 384 00:32:24,980 --> 00:32:28,100 Unlike them, I am not well-versed in performing arts. 385 00:32:28,100 --> 00:32:30,420 All I can do is to focus on the state's affairs 386 00:32:30,420 --> 00:32:34,920 to share your burden and improve the people's welfare. 387 00:32:35,940 --> 00:32:40,160 How pleasing to the ears. Sweet words indeed. 388 00:32:46,860 --> 00:32:48,620 You may leave. 389 00:32:48,620 --> 00:32:50,420 Yes, Your Highness. 390 00:33:10,860 --> 00:33:13,460 Why are you sitting here all alone? 391 00:33:13,460 --> 00:33:15,580 What brings you here, Elder Sister? 392 00:33:16,200 --> 00:33:19,240 It's getting stuffy in the hall. I need some fresh air. 393 00:33:20,960 --> 00:33:24,860 Did they pour you too much liquor? Let me peel a tangerine for you. 394 00:33:24,860 --> 00:33:29,380 Of course, they didn't. No one would dare to make me drunk if I didn't feel like it. 395 00:33:31,460 --> 00:33:34,280 I just didn't feel like staying there. 396 00:33:48,600 --> 00:33:50,040 Chuan'er, 397 00:33:51,060 --> 00:33:54,320 no matter what you do, you have my support. 398 00:33:55,020 --> 00:33:57,220 Don't make yourself upset. 399 00:33:57,220 --> 00:34:00,300 Sister, tell me the truth. 400 00:34:00,300 --> 00:34:02,740 Am I really unlikable? 401 00:34:04,540 --> 00:34:09,260 It's the Spring Festival, and he kept embarrassing me in front of the ministers. 402 00:34:09,260 --> 00:34:12,520 Sister, is this fair? 403 00:34:14,300 --> 00:34:15,900 It's not. 404 00:34:17,760 --> 00:34:22,740 Sister, honestly, I've considered giving up on being the crown prince. 405 00:34:24,420 --> 00:34:28,980 But since the Qin Family's decline, I began to regret it. 406 00:34:32,100 --> 00:34:34,360 You were right. 407 00:34:34,360 --> 00:34:37,980 I need to be strong to have the right to choose. 408 00:34:39,980 --> 00:34:41,860 Don't worry, Sister. 409 00:34:42,540 --> 00:34:47,820 The embarrassment I had today won't stop me from growing stronger. 410 00:34:47,820 --> 00:34:50,280 Rest assured, I know what to do. 411 00:34:54,900 --> 00:34:58,640 Don't let anyone know we've been talking here for so long. I will leave first. 412 00:35:07,100 --> 00:35:10,460 This is the price of growing up. 413 00:35:11,940 --> 00:35:14,420 Official Su, I may need your help in the future, so I would like to thank you in advance. 414 00:35:14,420 --> 00:35:16,180 - Official Su. - We'll take our leave, Official Su. 415 00:35:16,180 --> 00:35:17,460 We'll take our leave. 416 00:35:17,460 --> 00:35:21,480 - Official Su, here's a toast to you. - Here's a toast to you, Official Su. 417 00:35:21,480 --> 00:35:24,760 That's enough for today, or else I'd get drunk. 418 00:35:24,760 --> 00:35:26,365 Leave it till some other day. 419 00:35:26,365 --> 00:35:29,820 - All right, I'll take my leave. - I'll take my leave. 420 00:35:32,660 --> 00:35:34,240 Official Su. 421 00:35:35,780 --> 00:35:37,760 Aren't you going to have another cup of liquor? 422 00:35:38,420 --> 00:35:40,380 Official Pei, I've had enough liquor. 423 00:35:40,380 --> 00:35:43,280 I have other things to attend to. 424 00:35:43,280 --> 00:35:44,820 Official Su, 425 00:35:46,240 --> 00:35:51,160 it's rather inappropriate to covet my wife in front of everyone. 426 00:35:58,500 --> 00:36:01,760 We're of the same age. It's time for you to get married. 427 00:36:01,760 --> 00:36:04,280 Besides, we're sworn brothers. 428 00:36:04,280 --> 00:36:06,540 You helped me fetch the bride at my wedding back then. 429 00:36:06,540 --> 00:36:10,180 I have never forgotten your kindness. 430 00:36:11,180 --> 00:36:14,700 How about letting me find you a suitable lady? 431 00:36:20,580 --> 00:36:22,280 Pei Wenxuan. 432 00:36:23,820 --> 00:36:25,580 Your Highness, what took you so long? 433 00:36:25,580 --> 00:36:27,220 I'm getting sleepy. 434 00:36:27,220 --> 00:36:28,720 Let's go. 435 00:36:29,740 --> 00:36:32,380 - Your Highness... - Official Su. 436 00:36:32,380 --> 00:36:35,600 If you really have something important to say, we can talk some other day. 437 00:36:35,600 --> 00:36:39,640 My wife and I have other things to do at home. 438 00:36:44,580 --> 00:36:49,100 Your Highness, you suffered so much when you were with Pei Wenxuan back then. 439 00:36:49,100 --> 00:36:51,380 Do you really want to suffer it again? 440 00:36:56,900 --> 00:36:59,680 Why did you join the Inspectorate Office? 441 00:36:59,680 --> 00:37:02,860 My little brother wanted me to come, so here I am. 442 00:37:03,900 --> 00:37:08,260 But personally, I'd love to see what Her Highness and you are up to. 443 00:37:08,880 --> 00:37:12,720 Everyone is busy fighting and struggling in the palace. 444 00:37:12,720 --> 00:37:14,920 I hate those hypocrites. 445 00:37:14,920 --> 00:37:17,680 But you and Her Highness are unlike them. 446 00:37:17,680 --> 00:37:20,020 You're the rare kind of people who'd go against the flow. 447 00:37:20,020 --> 00:37:24,700 That's why I want to see what the Inspectorate Office is doing. 448 00:37:25,740 --> 00:37:28,180 Tell me. Why did you join the Inspectorate Office? 449 00:37:28,180 --> 00:37:31,900 Perhaps like what you said, I also want to live like a human. 450 00:37:31,900 --> 00:37:34,160 I want to be useful. 451 00:37:34,160 --> 00:37:37,460 I want to provide my family with some irreplaceable value. 452 00:37:38,980 --> 00:37:43,080 A more important value than getting married for political gains. 453 00:37:43,080 --> 00:37:47,740 This is the only way for me to remain as Shangguan Ya. 454 00:37:47,740 --> 00:37:53,340 As a woman, your path is more difficult than mine. 455 00:37:53,340 --> 00:37:55,480 Well, let's drop the subject. 456 00:37:55,480 --> 00:37:57,880 Let's have a drink. Cheers. 457 00:38:01,380 --> 00:38:03,160 Su Ronghua, 458 00:38:03,160 --> 00:38:06,380 I went to you today not to rant and complain. 459 00:38:06,380 --> 00:38:11,580 I just like gambling, drinking, and messing with you. 460 00:38:11,580 --> 00:38:16,740 The fact that you want to gamble and drink with me shows that I've left a good impression on you. 461 00:38:16,740 --> 00:38:20,560 Maybe it's because we're both a different breed. 462 00:38:20,560 --> 00:38:23,800 A different breed? That makes you and me the same breed. 463 00:38:23,800 --> 00:38:25,780 Who wants to be the same breed as you? 464 00:38:28,780 --> 00:38:30,100 Come on. 465 00:38:30,100 --> 00:38:33,300 We're going to drink to our hearts' content tonight! 466 00:38:33,300 --> 00:38:35,720 I wonder which gentleman would marry a woman like you. 467 00:38:35,720 --> 00:38:40,300 I wonder which lady would marry a man like you. 468 00:38:41,420 --> 00:38:42,900 Let's make a pact, then. 469 00:38:42,900 --> 00:38:48,180 If we can't find anyone compatible, let's just live together for the rest of our lives. 470 00:38:48,180 --> 00:38:51,200 Good idea! Cheers! 471 00:38:51,200 --> 00:38:53,800 - Live together. - Cheers! 472 00:39:01,180 --> 00:39:05,420 Your Highness, why is there an influx of outsiders in the capital lately? 473 00:39:06,740 --> 00:39:11,360 - Probably for the imperial examinations. - The imperial examinations? 474 00:39:11,360 --> 00:39:15,120 But it'll be held in two months. Why do they come here so early? 475 00:39:15,120 --> 00:39:16,940 You didn't know? 476 00:39:18,200 --> 00:39:21,080 They don't just assess your essays at the time of examination. 477 00:39:21,080 --> 00:39:24,420 You can also submit your essays to the examiner in advance. 478 00:39:24,420 --> 00:39:27,720 If they like it, even if you don't perform well in your examinations, 479 00:39:27,720 --> 00:39:30,640 you can advance to the final imperial examination with your submitted essays. 480 00:39:30,640 --> 00:39:35,720 How do ordinary candidates make sure that the examiners get to read their essays? 481 00:39:35,720 --> 00:39:39,560 By submitting them along with their examination scripts? 482 00:39:40,780 --> 00:39:44,920 That's exactly why they're here in the capital so early. 483 00:39:44,920 --> 00:39:50,080 The candidates will submit their essays to rich and powerful families who are interested in their work. 484 00:39:50,080 --> 00:39:54,540 If they like the essays, they will recommend them to the examiner. 485 00:39:54,540 --> 00:39:58,960 - I guess it's not easy being a commoner. - You think so too? 486 00:39:58,960 --> 00:40:02,580 If you get a recommendation from those in power, the examiner might give you some extra points. 487 00:40:02,580 --> 00:40:06,000 That makes it even harder for a commoner to become the top scorer. 488 00:40:07,580 --> 00:40:11,100 The rich kids don't even need to take the examinations. 489 00:40:11,740 --> 00:40:14,500 They already have their family's backing. 490 00:40:14,500 --> 00:40:16,780 Take Su Rongqing as an example. 491 00:40:16,780 --> 00:40:20,020 When he was 12 years old, he was already joining his grandfather in the imperial court. 492 00:40:20,020 --> 00:40:23,840 However, commoners could only become officials through the imperial examinations. 493 00:40:23,840 --> 00:40:27,200 Yet, they still have to contend with proud and rich ones from the noble families 494 00:40:27,200 --> 00:40:29,340 who are backed by power and wealth. 495 00:40:30,220 --> 00:40:34,500 With an unfair system like this, it'd be hard for the country to search for true talents. 496 00:40:34,500 --> 00:40:36,720 Change is necessary. 497 00:40:36,720 --> 00:40:39,440 Your Highness, it's not easy for commoners to become officials. 498 00:40:39,440 --> 00:40:43,420 If we do encounter someone with talent, we must foster them as best as we can. 499 00:40:46,420 --> 00:40:48,480 You've really grown up. 500 00:40:51,070 --> 00:40:53,970 [Su Mansion] 501 00:40:53,970 --> 00:40:57,540 [In search of talents] 502 00:41:02,100 --> 00:41:03,820 Recruiting talents? [Recruiting talents] 503 00:41:03,820 --> 00:41:06,560 Even Su Rongqing, the top talent, is recruiting talents? 504 00:41:06,560 --> 00:41:09,540 Anyone who gets his recommendation is bound to become an official. 505 00:41:09,540 --> 00:41:10,980 Hurry. 506 00:41:15,180 --> 00:41:19,280 I also look forward to reading your essays. 507 00:41:23,100 --> 00:41:27,480 My mansion always welcomes knowledgeable talents. 508 00:41:29,500 --> 00:41:30,989 Everyone... 509 00:41:32,100 --> 00:41:36,660 Today, we will be discussing the ability to appreciate a person's character and capability. 510 00:41:36,660 --> 00:41:39,340 Feel free to give your opinions. 511 00:41:39,340 --> 00:41:40,960 - Good topic. - Yes. 512 00:41:40,960 --> 00:41:43,420 I believe that the one with the ability to appreciate a person's character and capability 513 00:41:43,420 --> 00:41:46,200 is able to develop the talents to their full abilities and motivate people to do their best. 514 00:41:46,200 --> 00:41:51,300 I think it's also important to be open-minded and win people by virtue. 515 00:41:54,060 --> 00:41:57,700 Those who can appreciate talents are wise men themselves; but more importantly, 516 00:41:57,700 --> 00:42:00,460 they should be able to accept those who are more talented than they are. 517 00:42:00,460 --> 00:42:04,160 This is the true art of knowing people and making the best use of them. 518 00:42:04,745 --> 00:42:06,545 [Tian Licun] 519 00:42:14,180 --> 00:42:17,160 Well said. 520 00:42:18,580 --> 00:42:21,580 Even I have learned a thing or two. 521 00:42:21,580 --> 00:42:23,260 Father, you're here. 522 00:42:23,900 --> 00:42:25,840 - It's Official Su. - It's Official Su. 523 00:42:27,100 --> 00:42:32,640 Everyone, this is my father, the current Right Chancellor of the court. 524 00:42:32,640 --> 00:42:35,080 - Right Chancellor. - Right Chancellor. 525 00:42:35,080 --> 00:42:38,100 Good. Good. 526 00:42:38,100 --> 00:42:39,980 We didn't expect to see you here, Official Su. 527 00:42:39,980 --> 00:42:42,420 This shows that they are committed to recruiting talents with sincerity. 528 00:42:42,420 --> 00:42:45,300 He's an important minister in court. Just seeing him in person is worth the trip. 529 00:42:45,300 --> 00:42:47,360 If I fail, I can retake the examinations next year. 530 00:42:48,380 --> 00:42:50,000 Can I report someone cheating? 531 00:42:50,000 --> 00:42:52,780 Would we get sentenced for doing that? 532 00:42:56,820 --> 00:42:59,060 Not at all. 533 00:42:59,060 --> 00:43:05,820 I am entrusted by His Majesty and the people to ensure the system's impartiality. 534 00:43:05,820 --> 00:43:09,060 The imperial examinations are to recruit talents for the country. 535 00:43:09,060 --> 00:43:12,660 Of course, we do not tolerate cheating. 536 00:43:12,660 --> 00:43:14,780 - Awesome! - Awesome! 537 00:43:14,780 --> 00:43:17,800 - A true gentleman indeed! - Everyone, 538 00:43:17,800 --> 00:43:24,650 if you have a case to plead, you may stay back after our discussion. 539 00:43:24,650 --> 00:43:32,220 Subtitles and Timing brought to you by the Royal Troubles Team ⚜️ @viki.com 540 00:43:32,220 --> 00:43:35,860 ♫ Who gazes up at the sky? ♫ 541 00:43:35,860 --> 00:43:39,340 ♫ Who gazes up at the sky? ♫ 542 00:43:39,340 --> 00:43:42,780 ♫ In the night's piercing winds ♫ 543 00:43:42,780 --> 00:43:46,300 ♫ Why is she singing? ♫ 544 00:43:46,300 --> 00:43:49,740 ♫ The wind caresses the hills ♫ 545 00:43:49,740 --> 00:43:53,150 ♫ The wind causes ripples in the water ♫ 546 00:43:53,150 --> 00:43:59,720 ♫ Moonlight graces passing souls ♫ 547 00:44:27,840 --> 00:44:31,220 ♫ Her pace slows ♫ 548 00:44:31,220 --> 00:44:34,646 ♫ As she walks the long path ♫ 549 00:44:34,646 --> 00:44:38,160 ♫ Memories are forgotten and recall again ♫ 550 00:44:38,160 --> 00:44:41,700 ♫ Gazing idly as the clouds pass ♫ 551 00:44:41,700 --> 00:44:45,140 ♫ She holds a red candle ♫ 552 00:44:45,140 --> 00:44:48,480 ♫ Traversing the thick fog, unafraid ♫ 553 00:44:48,480 --> 00:44:52,040 ♫ Life can be bitter sometimes ♫ 554 00:44:52,040 --> 00:44:55,540 ♫ Experience it and carry on with grace ♫ 555 00:44:55,540 --> 00:44:58,980 ♫ Like a fleeting dream ♫ 556 00:44:58,980 --> 00:45:02,460 ♫ Like a fleeting dream ♫ 557 00:45:02,460 --> 00:45:08,500 ♫ Neither warmth nor cold will last ♫ 558 00:45:09,400 --> 00:45:12,900 ♫ Like a fleeting dream ♫ 559 00:45:12,900 --> 00:45:16,260 ♫ Like a fleeting dream ♫ 560 00:45:16,260 --> 00:45:23,020 ♫ The moonlight reflects in her eyes ♫ 561 00:45:50,860 --> 00:45:57,920 ♫ In her gaze, an unwavering faith remains ♫