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♪The moon sinks, ripples dance, violet stars awaken♪

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♪As time dissolves without a trace♪

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♪Frosted memories scatter, silk cannot veil the past♪

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♪Fate is drifting in silence♪

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♪Let winds and sands accompany the road ahead♪

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♪Looking back, joys and sorrows linger, no regrets remain♪

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♪Breaking free from the depths of darkness♪

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♪Like pearls of tears, we swirl with fate's embrace♪

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[Based on the novel The Story of Pearl Girl by Tan Tianyin]

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[The Story of Pearl Girl]

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[Episode 11]

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Mr. Zhang, you really have a warm heart.

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You always personally escort my convoy's assistant back.

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So, I've prepared fine wine

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to celebrate your brush with death.

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Truly fine wine!

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If I'm not mistaken,

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it must be the famous Yangzhou Qionghua Dew.

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You're truly worthy of an imperial scholar.

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Your wine appreciation is impeccable.

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As they say, "a pot of wine, a legacy of timeless elegance."

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Mr. Zhang, you are indeed well-read and talented.

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I don't deserve such praise.

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No matter how knowledgeable,

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in Master Yan's eyes,

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I'm just another chess piece.

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I never intended to draw you into this game.

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You walked into it yourself.

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And on the ship at Hepu,

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it was you who used tribute pearls to lure me...

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I never expected

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I'd be countered by Master Yan's trick.

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But you got something too,

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the priceless Mermaid's Tear.

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And perhaps the greatest gain

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is meeting Duanwu, who was then

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a pearl hostess.

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You gave me the Cui family's ledger, didn't you?

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I'm not that generous.

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But all this was part of your plan.

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Ever since Cui's tribute pearls were destroyed,

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you've used poetry to gain fame,

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then forced Cui Shijiu to hunt treasure with you.

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Then, using the Feng family's hand,

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you bought all the pearls in Guangzhou.

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After that, you used South Sea merchants

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to drain Cui Shijiu's wealth.

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Right here,

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you and Accountant Wei staged a fake death.

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Now the Cui family's fortune is gone,

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lacking the means to recover.

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Mr. Zhang, you're truly insightful.

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Observing the details,

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and calculating everything precisely.

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Not as much as you,

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useing any means necessary,

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leaving no stone unturned.

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All of this didn't need me.

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Why did you involve me?

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Since you didn't want to be someone else's weapon,

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you must have your own motives

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in this game.

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Why seek the ruin of the Cui family?

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Does the Cui family not deserve it?

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Do you hold a grudge against them?

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An irreconcilable one.

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I told you before,

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in business, it's like a battlefield.

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It's either you or me.

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Of course, it's a grudge to the death.

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I've secretly sent Cui's ledger to Chang'an.

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Cui's downfall is inevitable.

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Does this fulfill

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your wish?

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I've just entered Tang,

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my grand ambitions yet to unfold.

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How can my wish be fulfilled?

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What else do you plan to do?

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Are you concerned for me?

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I have been acting on a whim.

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I do whatever I want.

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For now, I haven't decided.

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Fine.

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Then tell me,

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where are you planning to go next?

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Are you worried about me again?

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Not worried about me,

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just someone else.

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Yan Zijing, let me warn you,

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don't involve her in your revenge.

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All of this is her own choice.

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Since we're parting today,

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let me give you a gift.

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Before the Yan's Trading Convoy was seized for auction,

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a man named Yue approached Cui Shijiu.

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Since then, the Cui family has given him ten taels of pearls annually.

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Are you saying the tribute pearl case has more to it?

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I'll say no more.

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The rest is up to you to investigate.

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[Yu Shi]

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Yu Shi?

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Why would Mother keep his belongings?

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Could he be my father?

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Has the Zheng family in Yangzhou heard about affairs in Guangzhou?

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Yes, they have.

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Fifth Master Zheng Zhiheng from the Zheng family has already set out.

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United by profit, separated by profit.

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Back then, the Zheng and Cui families conspired

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against my Yan family for gain.

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Now, once again for profit,

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they're at each other's throats.

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It's fitting.

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Let the Zheng family see the Cui family to their end.

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We'll set out for Shaozhou tomorrow.

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Isn't this

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the same piece of jewelry

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Cui Shijiu gave Shi Nawei?

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These are Yan's hairpins from Yangzhou,

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once popular among royal families, highly fashionable at the time.

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The design catalog now rests with my family, the Cui.

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Why would Mother have the Yangzhou Yan family's designs?

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Mother worked at the Cui's Pearl Farm,

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and Yan Zijing is determined to destroy the Cui family.

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What about the Yan family in Yangzhou now?

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What's the connection between them?

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Why did the ship start moving?

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Why did we set sail all of a sudden?

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Mr. Zhang and Wu

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have helped me so much,

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and I didn't even get to say goodbye.

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Life is like a journey by ship.

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Sometimes, missing someone means they're gone for good.

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What you need to do

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[Yan]
is to follow your heart firmly.

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Move forward

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without looking back, without lingering.

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Mr. Zhang gave me a parchment yesterday,

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said it belonged to my mother.

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The hairpin designs on it

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are identical to the seven hairpins

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Cui Shijiu gave Shi Nawei.

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Cui Shijiu said they're from the Yan family in Yangzhou.

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I don't know much about the Yan family in Yangzhou.

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Master, do you know?

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They're all dead.

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Then why would they be with the Cui family?

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Naturally, it's because the Cui family are thieves.

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What about Yu Shi?

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Master, do you know who Yu Shi is?

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I saw the name Yu Shi signed on the parchment.

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Do you know where Yu Shi is?

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Yu Shi,

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seems you won't reveal the location of the blood-stained pearl.

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Then, you can go die.

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Yes, big brother.

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How could I possibly know?

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[Yan]

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Master, do you truly have no ties

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to the Yan family in Yangzhou?

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[Yan]

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The Yan family in Yangzhou was completely executed,

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not a single one survived.

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How could I be related to them?

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Where are we headed next?

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First, we'll take a stretch by water,

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then switch to land and head to Shaozhou.

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From there, we'll travel north to Hexi.

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Hexi is in the west,

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close to the Western Regions.

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You want to visit the Western Regions?

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Why?

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There are Gobi's sands

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and rare jewels.

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Who wouldn't want to see?

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Fine.

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Then,

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since we're going,

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could you teach me the writing of the Western Regions?

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There are many small states with various scripts.

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Just for border crossings, there are Han,

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Sogdian, and even Persian scripts.

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Could you take a look at this?

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What script is this?

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This is...

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Kharosthi script.

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Kharosthi?

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Yes, it's been lost for a long time.

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Then can you teach me?

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So I can know what it says.

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Work well for me,

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and I'll surely teach you.

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[Yan]

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The wind's strong. Get back to the cabin and get to work!

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Master, take it slow.

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Father.

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Everything is prepared?

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Yes.

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Let's set off.

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Father, let me go instead.

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This matter is too important.

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I need to take care of it myself.

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Father.

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Father!

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Your health can't handle the journey anymore.

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Let me go, please.

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Shijiu,

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you're very clever.

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I knew this from your childhood.

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But you're still a woman,

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and there are some burdens you shouldn't have to bear.

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But Father,

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I'm a member of the Cui family.

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This mistake was mine,

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and I must do everything to make it right!

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Do you understand what you're facing?

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Prince Tan once suggested that I join his household.

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Sometimes, it's even better to be a woman.

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Fine.

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Since you've made up your mind,

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go then.

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Father.

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I'm leaving now.

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Thank you, Father.

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It's not that I forbade you.

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It's that the world doesn't allow.

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[Fuxu Port]

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Be careful.

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The ship sailed off at dawn.

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No one knows where it's headed.

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At least we got a proper farewell.

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The Guangzhou chapter has ended.

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We can finally go home.

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My sworn brother sent a message,

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saying he'll continue investigating the Cui's Pearl Farm case.

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Now, Xu Nanying fled overnight,

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probably seeking Prince Tan's protection.

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Yan Zijing told me

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the Cui's Pearl Farm

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gives ten taels of pearls to the Yue family in Shaozhou each year.

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The Yue family in Shaozhou?

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They're renowned for jade carving.

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So...

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We're heading to Shaozhou as well.

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Prince Ying tasked us to investigate.

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We've finished the investigation.

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But I intend to investigate Yan Zijing.

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[Fuxu Port]

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Are you truly after Yan Zijing

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or can't you let go of Duanwu?

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[Yan]

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[Yan]

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This way, please.

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Okay.

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- This way, please. - It's all new designs.

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Madam Tang, I've prepared the jewelry you requested.

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Duanwu,

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you left without a word.

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Was it because of some issue?

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May you have fair winds and smooth sailing.

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When we meet again, don't forget me.

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Wu,

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this farewell is rushed.

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Who knows when we'll meet again?

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May you stay safe and sound,

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with wealth and abundance.

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When we reunite,

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let's rekindle our sisterhood.

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[Yan]

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I don't know why,

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but seeing this makes me think of that pearl diver.

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How am I different from her?

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Both of us struggling in this world,

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just trying to grasp our own fate.

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But this time,

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I have no power to resist.

276
00:19:56,960 --> 00:19:58,550
That pearl diver...

277
00:20:02,920 --> 00:20:04,350
I almost envy her.

278
00:20:06,960 --> 00:20:10,880
Lady Shijiu, are you really joining Prince Tan's household?

279
00:20:11,830 --> 00:20:14,270
That would make you a concubine.

280
00:20:17,960 --> 00:20:19,550
The Cui family has suffered such a disaster.

281
00:20:20,510 --> 00:20:21,960
If we need Prince Tan's mediation,

282
00:20:22,920 --> 00:20:23,920
there will surely be a price.

283
00:20:26,350 --> 00:20:28,270
This time, I fear there's no easy way out.

284
00:20:33,510 --> 00:20:36,070
Isn't this Lady Shijiu?

285
00:20:36,350 --> 00:20:37,240
- How dare you! - Master.

286
00:20:37,750 --> 00:20:39,030
It's the fifth master from the Zheng family.

287
00:20:45,200 --> 00:20:46,200
Pardon my boldness,

288
00:20:47,310 --> 00:20:48,350
Master

289
00:20:49,790 --> 00:20:50,400
Shijiu.

290
00:20:51,830 --> 00:20:54,070
Dressed like this,

291
00:20:55,160 --> 00:20:56,790
how will you marry into my Zheng family?

292
00:20:58,790 --> 00:21:01,160
Do you think I care to marry into your Zheng family?

293
00:21:01,960 --> 00:21:03,240
A mere illegitimate son...

294
00:21:03,590 --> 00:21:04,790
lt's not your place to worry.

295
00:21:05,200 --> 00:21:05,790
True.

296
00:21:07,590 --> 00:21:08,790
But now, I'm afraid

297
00:21:09,310 --> 00:21:10,830
it's not about whether you care or not.

298
00:21:11,310 --> 00:21:12,920
With such trouble in the Cui family,

299
00:21:12,920 --> 00:21:14,270
whether you can marry at all

300
00:21:14,720 --> 00:21:15,920
is rather uncertain.

301
00:21:16,920 --> 00:21:17,270
Oh, by the way,

302
00:21:17,680 --> 00:21:20,880
I have a small villa on the west outskirts.

303
00:21:21,310 --> 00:21:21,830
Perhaps...

304
00:21:21,830 --> 00:21:22,480
Reckless fool!

305
00:21:22,920 --> 00:21:24,720
My master would never be anyone's mistress!

306
00:21:26,110 --> 00:21:27,070
Yes.

307
00:21:27,070 --> 00:21:31,110
But after all, I intend to marry Lady Shijiu.

308
00:21:46,070 --> 00:21:47,070
Remember this,

309
00:21:48,240 --> 00:21:50,680
there is no Lady Shijiu in this world.

310
00:21:52,240 --> 00:21:55,960
Our Cui family's matters are none of your concern.

311
00:21:55,960 --> 00:21:57,480
Instead, worry about your Zheng family,

312
00:21:57,480 --> 00:22:00,200
and how to weather this storm in Guangzhou.

313
00:22:00,200 --> 00:22:01,750
After all, your Zheng family

314
00:22:02,200 --> 00:22:04,960
is much more entangled with Xu Nanying's dealings.

315
00:22:04,960 --> 00:22:06,000
That is beyond

316
00:22:06,000 --> 00:22:07,790
a mere illegitimate son's concern.

317
00:22:08,400 --> 00:22:09,590
I came to Guangzhou this time

318
00:22:09,590 --> 00:22:11,030
just to enjoy the scenery,

319
00:22:11,030 --> 00:22:12,680
drink fine wine, and admire beauties.

320
00:22:14,030 --> 00:22:17,400
Running into the great beauty of the Cui family today

321
00:22:18,750 --> 00:22:20,440
makes the trip worthwhile.

322
00:22:20,960 --> 00:22:21,720
Garuda.

323
00:22:22,480 --> 00:22:24,510
Fetch the Qionghua Dew Cui sent me

324
00:22:24,830 --> 00:22:26,440
and my worthless grapes.

325
00:22:27,590 --> 00:22:29,110
I shall enjoy them with this beauty.

326
00:22:31,020 --> 00:22:34,300
[Guangjiang Inn]

327
00:22:43,440 --> 00:22:45,720
The Western Regions are thousands of miles away,

328
00:22:46,400 --> 00:22:48,510
yet these fresh grapes made it here.

329
00:22:49,000 --> 00:22:50,960
Are you showing off to me

330
00:22:50,960 --> 00:22:53,270
the Zheng family's shops span the world,

331
00:22:53,750 --> 00:22:54,790
with goods flowing freely?

332
00:22:55,270 --> 00:22:56,110
I wouldn't dare.

333
00:22:56,750 --> 00:22:59,270
Besides, they aren't anything of value.

334
00:23:01,720 --> 00:23:04,070
Master Shijiu, are you here at Guangjiang Inn

335
00:23:04,480 --> 00:23:06,400
planning to return to Yangzhou?

336
00:23:06,790 --> 00:23:07,750
What does it matter to you?

337
00:23:08,310 --> 00:23:11,400
You're still my fiancée on paper,

338
00:23:11,400 --> 00:23:12,880
yet every day, you dress like a man.

339
00:23:13,200 --> 00:23:14,240
It's truly...

340
00:23:15,920 --> 00:23:16,960
an embarrassment for me.

341
00:23:17,880 --> 00:23:19,310
Master Zheng,

342
00:23:19,310 --> 00:23:21,110
perhaps you're forgetful.

343
00:23:22,030 --> 00:23:23,160
Have you forgotten

344
00:23:23,830 --> 00:23:25,160
I've already broken off the engagement?

345
00:23:25,720 --> 00:23:28,200
Broken it off? I never agreed.

346
00:23:28,680 --> 00:23:31,240
Your engagement cancellation means nothing.

347
00:23:33,400 --> 00:23:34,240
In the future,

348
00:23:35,880 --> 00:23:37,200
whether you agree or not won't matter.

349
00:23:37,720 --> 00:23:39,790
I truly don't know what you're after.

350
00:23:40,510 --> 00:23:41,920
Your family provides you with everything,

351
00:23:42,270 --> 00:23:42,900
yet you insist

352
00:23:43,000 --> 00:23:45,310
on running around, dressing as a man.

353
00:23:45,830 --> 00:23:47,720
Besides, you don't even look the part.

354
00:23:48,310 --> 00:23:50,200
If you'd visit Yangzhou more often,

355
00:23:50,200 --> 00:23:52,480
I could teach you how to be a man.

356
00:23:52,830 --> 00:23:53,960
Then, at least,

357
00:23:54,240 --> 00:23:55,790
people wouldn't see you

358
00:23:55,790 --> 00:23:57,880
as some strange, gender-mixed creature.

359
00:23:57,880 --> 00:23:58,960
Mr. Zheng!

360
00:23:58,960 --> 00:24:00,790
How dare you speak to our master like that?

361
00:24:00,790 --> 00:24:01,440
Exactly!

362
00:24:02,030 --> 00:24:03,480
Our Master Shijiu

363
00:24:03,480 --> 00:24:05,550
is dashing and charming, admired by all.

364
00:24:05,550 --> 00:24:08,480
Fine, go find a songstress now.

365
00:24:08,790 --> 00:24:10,880
Let's see if she chooses Master Shijiu

366
00:24:11,590 --> 00:24:12,790
or my servant Garuda.

367
00:24:14,270 --> 00:24:14,960
You...

368
00:24:27,200 --> 00:24:28,200
Do you want pearls?

369
00:24:32,590 --> 00:24:33,590
So, it's true.

370
00:24:33,960 --> 00:24:35,400
Only pearls

371
00:24:35,960 --> 00:24:38,080
can sway our Lady Shijiu now.

372
00:24:46,160 --> 00:24:47,400
Come back to Yangzhou with me.

373
00:24:51,070 --> 00:24:52,070
Afraid I'll poison it?

374
00:24:56,510 --> 00:24:57,720
I'll drink first to put you at ease.

375
00:25:04,550 --> 00:25:05,550
Why are you helping me?

376
00:25:05,550 --> 00:25:07,400
You're my fiancée on paper.

377
00:25:08,400 --> 00:25:09,880
How could I not help you?

378
00:25:25,590 --> 00:25:28,920
Your filthy tricks from the brothels,

379
00:25:29,070 --> 00:25:31,000
why bother using them on me?

380
00:25:31,920 --> 00:25:33,200
So lowly.

381
00:25:33,830 --> 00:25:35,030
Who would believe you?

382
00:25:37,480 --> 00:25:39,480
Truly Lady Shijiu,

383
00:25:39,920 --> 00:25:43,200
my future, impressive wife.

384
00:25:44,400 --> 00:25:46,790
Mere illegitimate son, foolish dreamer.

385
00:25:46,790 --> 00:25:48,070
And what if you are the legitimate daughter?

386
00:25:48,920 --> 00:25:51,120
You still have to marry me, an illegitimate son.

387
00:25:51,960 --> 00:25:54,200
Your father's well into his years,

388
00:25:54,310 --> 00:25:56,480
yet he's still marrying concubines,

389
00:26:01,070 --> 00:26:02,440
bearing sons.

390
00:26:04,110 --> 00:26:05,070
And you?

391
00:26:05,480 --> 00:26:07,680
After all your hard work,

392
00:26:07,680 --> 00:26:09,750
it'll end up benefiting your little half-brothers.

393
00:26:12,270 --> 00:26:13,400
They?

394
00:26:14,590 --> 00:26:17,350
Why do you mention them, you wastrel!

395
00:26:18,880 --> 00:26:20,480
When have they ever shown the slightest concern

396
00:26:20,480 --> 00:26:21,830
for the family's affairs?

397
00:26:22,550 --> 00:26:23,920
And what if I am a woman?

398
00:26:24,830 --> 00:26:26,480
As long as I succeed this time,

399
00:26:27,110 --> 00:26:29,750
I'll bring change to the Cui family and the Yangzhou jewelry industry!

400
00:26:29,750 --> 00:26:32,510
Even if the Cui family and the Yanghzou jewelry industry change,

401
00:26:34,400 --> 00:26:38,920
what does that have to do with you, Lady Shijiu?

402
00:27:01,100 --> 00:27:06,100
[Guangjiang Inn]

403
00:27:19,440 --> 00:27:24,440
Master Shijiu!

404
00:27:24,440 --> 00:27:27,270
Cui Jia! Tan!

405
00:27:28,550 --> 00:27:29,440
Master Shijiu!

406
00:27:34,110 --> 00:27:34,920
Tan!

407
00:27:38,510 --> 00:27:39,350
Master Shijiu!

408
00:27:43,110 --> 00:27:45,070
The Cui family is truly doomed.

409
00:27:45,070 --> 00:27:47,030
They even sent such treasures to Chang'an.

410
00:27:49,510 --> 00:27:51,310
If Cui Jingchu knew

411
00:27:51,480 --> 00:27:53,240
that the Pearl Lotus Terrace ended up in my hands,

412
00:27:54,270 --> 00:27:55,480
he'd probably be furious.

413
00:28:02,310 --> 00:28:03,750
Just let Cui Shijiu go?

414
00:28:04,790 --> 00:28:05,750
The Pearl Lotus Terrace is gone,

415
00:28:06,110 --> 00:28:07,350
and the Cui family is doomed.

416
00:28:09,200 --> 00:28:10,240
Let her live.

417
00:28:12,270 --> 00:28:14,580
She already knows you stole the Pearl Lotus Terrace.

418
00:28:15,030 --> 00:28:16,550
Do you think she'll let you go?

419
00:28:17,000 --> 00:28:19,480
Isn't it amusing to have a young lady

420
00:28:20,030 --> 00:28:21,240
constantly thinking of me?

421
00:28:22,200 --> 00:28:23,790
Besides, without the Pearl Lotus Terrace,

422
00:28:24,270 --> 00:28:25,750
she no longer needs to go to Chang'an.

423
00:28:26,590 --> 00:28:28,400
She swore she'd rather die than marry you.

424
00:28:31,960 --> 00:28:33,680
Have you traced the source of our informant?

425
00:28:34,640 --> 00:28:35,590
Not yet.

426
00:28:35,960 --> 00:28:36,720
Keep investigating.

427
00:28:37,070 --> 00:28:38,590
Be careful not to become someone else's pawn.

428
00:28:39,070 --> 00:28:39,720
Yes, sir.

429
00:28:44,830 --> 00:28:48,000
This time, we've helped see the Cui family off.

430
00:28:49,790 --> 00:28:51,400
In the future, the Yangzhou jewelry industry

431
00:28:52,790 --> 00:28:54,640
will be my Zheng family's domain.

432
00:28:56,480 --> 00:28:58,000
Let's go back to Yangzhou.

433
00:29:06,270 --> 00:29:07,920
How did it get so damaged?

434
00:29:25,110 --> 00:29:26,440
What's over here?

435
00:29:27,510 --> 00:29:29,400
This Kharosthi script...

436
00:29:29,960 --> 00:29:31,590
I can't recognize a single word.

437
00:29:34,000 --> 00:29:35,480
Perhaps I could...

438
00:30:17,020 --> 00:30:21,540
[Yan]

439
00:30:25,720 --> 00:30:26,440
His foot slipped.

440
00:30:29,400 --> 00:30:31,070
Seems it's the same move as before.

441
00:30:31,550 --> 00:30:33,110
What was that move called?

442
00:30:37,030 --> 00:30:38,490
His strength isn't as great as mine.

443
00:30:38,650 --> 00:30:39,250
Thank you for yielding.

444
00:31:01,880 --> 00:31:02,290
Awesome!

445
00:31:02,290 --> 00:31:03,070
This move...

446
00:31:03,070 --> 00:31:04,020
Impressive!

447
00:31:04,020 --> 00:31:04,680
Nice hit!

448
00:31:06,270 --> 00:31:06,960
Thank you for yielding.

449
00:31:07,450 --> 00:31:08,400
I'm heading back now.

450
00:31:09,480 --> 00:31:10,680
Duanwu, don't leave!

451
00:31:11,310 --> 00:31:13,830
Master said whoever wins the contest today

452
00:31:14,110 --> 00:31:16,310
will get that whole table of food.

453
00:31:16,480 --> 00:31:18,920
Look, there's even top-grade venison on it.

454
00:31:18,920 --> 00:31:20,350
Just looking at it makes me hungry.

455
00:31:20,550 --> 00:31:21,270
Loud,

456
00:31:21,270 --> 00:31:22,400
aren't you strong?

457
00:31:23,070 --> 00:31:23,750
Give it a try.

458
00:31:23,750 --> 00:31:24,400
Not today.

459
00:31:24,400 --> 00:31:25,310
I have a stomach ache today.

460
00:31:26,000 --> 00:31:26,920
Shrimp, can you do it?

461
00:31:27,590 --> 00:31:28,920
I'm just a kid.

462
00:31:28,920 --> 00:31:30,270
Can I even manage it?

463
00:31:30,440 --> 00:31:31,000
I don't dare!

464
00:31:31,110 --> 00:31:32,400
You two are both useless.

465
00:31:33,310 --> 00:31:34,110
I'll go.

466
00:31:34,980 --> 00:31:35,410
Duanwu...

467
00:31:36,160 --> 00:31:37,070
Don't worry.

468
00:31:39,310 --> 00:31:41,200
Be careful, Duanwu.

469
00:31:41,420 --> 00:31:42,400
- Duanwu! - Duanwu,

470
00:31:42,400 --> 00:31:43,240
be careful!

471
00:31:51,680 --> 00:31:52,440
Master,

472
00:31:53,030 --> 00:31:54,510
I heard Shrimp say earlier

473
00:31:55,070 --> 00:31:56,960
that whoever wins today's contest

474
00:31:56,960 --> 00:31:59,830
gets this entire table of delicacies.

475
00:31:59,830 --> 00:32:00,750
No joke.

476
00:32:01,110 --> 00:32:02,070
Then I'll give it a try.

477
00:32:02,070 --> 00:32:04,110
But if I win,

478
00:32:06,030 --> 00:32:07,270
the delicacies on this table

479
00:32:07,920 --> 00:32:09,400
should be shared with all the servants.

480
00:32:10,210 --> 00:32:11,440
Duanwu, you're amazing!

481
00:32:11,440 --> 00:32:12,110
Deal.

482
00:32:12,560 --> 00:32:13,340
We're all counting on you!

483
00:32:13,340 --> 00:32:13,920
Go for it!

484
00:32:13,920 --> 00:32:15,280
Go, Duanwu!

485
00:32:16,810 --> 00:32:18,280
- Please. - Duanwu, you can do it!

486
00:32:23,320 --> 00:32:24,680
Grab a suitable weapon!

487
00:32:39,270 --> 00:32:40,920
The shorter, the closer the risk.

488
00:32:51,920 --> 00:32:52,550
Wait a moment!

489
00:32:56,830 --> 00:32:58,000
Hold on.

490
00:33:06,200 --> 00:33:07,070
That's shorter.

491
00:33:07,720 --> 00:33:09,480
Maybe you should use this one.

492
00:33:14,310 --> 00:33:15,200
Thanks.

493
00:33:17,270 --> 00:33:21,310
Duanwu, I want lamb hooves and venison!

494
00:33:21,310 --> 00:33:22,920
Duanwu, be careful!

495
00:33:22,920 --> 00:33:23,720
Be careful!

496
00:33:23,720 --> 00:33:25,720
- Duanwu! - Duanwu!

497
00:33:29,350 --> 00:33:29,830
Duanwu!

498
00:33:30,000 --> 00:33:31,030
She's so small,

499
00:33:31,030 --> 00:33:32,070
yet so fierce.

500
00:33:32,480 --> 00:33:33,550
Admirable courage.

501
00:33:34,000 --> 00:33:36,510
But her moves are completely unstructured.

502
00:33:37,030 --> 00:33:38,720
To figure it out herself to this level

503
00:33:38,720 --> 00:33:40,080
- is already impressive. - Duanwu!

504
00:33:40,790 --> 00:33:42,070
Careful, watch out!

505
00:33:42,680 --> 00:33:43,110
Duanwu!

506
00:33:43,200 --> 00:33:44,270
Truly the first time.

507
00:33:45,200 --> 00:33:46,110
A first, indeed.

508
00:33:46,830 --> 00:33:48,640
Find her a proper short sword later.

509
00:33:49,110 --> 00:33:50,750
Right now, she's suited to practice thrusts.

510
00:33:50,750 --> 00:33:51,920
There's no time to teach her proper technique.

511
00:33:52,270 --> 00:33:54,310
You seem to want her to learn everything.

512
00:33:54,310 --> 00:33:55,550
She wants to stand on her own.

513
00:33:55,960 --> 00:33:57,510
I'm simply helping her along.

514
00:33:58,240 --> 00:34:00,200
Many people in this world are stuck in misery,

515
00:34:00,640 --> 00:34:01,960
yet don't want to lift a finger.

516
00:34:02,550 --> 00:34:04,830
She wants to save herself,

517
00:34:05,350 --> 00:34:06,510
so I'll give her a hand.

518
00:34:07,060 --> 00:34:08,860
Watch out for sneak attacks!

519
00:34:09,200 --> 00:34:09,880
Be careful!

520
00:34:27,030 --> 00:34:29,070
Thank you for going easy on me.

521
00:34:29,070 --> 00:34:29,880
Well done, Duanwu!

522
00:34:30,190 --> 00:34:31,000
Duanwu, you're amazing!

523
00:34:31,440 --> 00:34:32,360
He lost gracefully.

524
00:34:33,630 --> 00:34:34,440
Master,

525
00:34:35,000 --> 00:34:35,960
what do you think?

526
00:34:39,230 --> 00:34:39,840
Very well.

527
00:34:42,190 --> 00:34:43,880
I'll have the kitchen prepare more.

528
00:34:46,110 --> 00:34:46,920
Please, enjoy.

529
00:34:50,670 --> 00:34:51,480
Thank you, Master!

530
00:34:51,880 --> 00:34:52,760
Thank you, Master!

531
00:34:55,400 --> 00:34:57,400
Duanwu, you're incredible!

532
00:34:57,510 --> 00:34:58,440
Lamb hooves!

533
00:34:58,440 --> 00:35:01,300
[Yan]

534
00:35:01,630 --> 00:35:02,550
Thank you, Duanwu!

535
00:35:02,550 --> 00:35:04,110
It's my first time having such a feast!

536
00:35:04,110 --> 00:35:05,140
Shrimp!

537
00:35:05,190 --> 00:35:05,760
Shrimp!

538
00:35:06,670 --> 00:35:07,920
Come have some lamb hooves!

539
00:35:08,110 --> 00:35:09,360
I want lamb hooves!

540
00:35:09,360 --> 00:35:12,840
[Yan]

541
00:35:12,840 --> 00:35:13,630
You can't reach me.

542
00:35:13,670 --> 00:35:14,480
Look over there!

543
00:35:16,920 --> 00:35:17,540
It's beautiful over there.

544
00:35:17,540 --> 00:35:18,550
- So beautiful. - Yes, indeed.

545
00:35:18,590 --> 00:35:19,500
Do you see it?

546
00:35:20,710 --> 00:35:22,840
I've never felt the ocean like this.

547
00:35:26,840 --> 00:35:28,440
The breeze feels so nice.

548
00:35:28,510 --> 00:35:29,110
Duanwu!

549
00:35:31,630 --> 00:35:32,320
Supervisor Kang.

550
00:35:32,710 --> 00:35:34,110
Wait for me here.

551
00:35:34,920 --> 00:35:36,150
Come on, Shrimp.

552
00:35:36,440 --> 00:35:37,670
Thank you.

553
00:35:37,880 --> 00:35:39,110
So comfortable!

554
00:35:39,550 --> 00:35:41,030
Are you happy, Shrimp?

555
00:35:41,630 --> 00:35:43,800
Supervisor Kang, what's the matter?

556
00:35:45,670 --> 00:35:46,480
This is for you.

557
00:35:49,400 --> 00:35:51,280
A nice short sword. Take a look.

558
00:36:02,280 --> 00:36:03,360
Thank you, Supervisor Kang.

559
00:36:03,360 --> 00:36:04,110
Wait a moment.

560
00:36:04,840 --> 00:36:05,550
Hold on.

561
00:36:06,930 --> 00:36:07,580
Look over there!

562
00:36:08,580 --> 00:36:09,370
So beautiful!

563
00:36:12,440 --> 00:36:13,070
Look at that!

564
00:36:13,150 --> 00:36:14,710
Did you see that fish?

565
00:36:15,920 --> 00:36:16,920
Supervisor Kang!

566
00:36:17,360 --> 00:36:18,000
Here.

567
00:36:18,150 --> 00:36:18,800
Here you go!

568
00:36:20,280 --> 00:36:21,920
This is a little crossbow I made myself.

569
00:36:21,920 --> 00:36:23,030
Don't be fooled by its size.

570
00:36:23,030 --> 00:36:25,630
It can save your life when it counts.

571
00:36:25,630 --> 00:36:26,670
I'm giving it to you.

572
00:36:26,670 --> 00:36:27,550
Let's trade.

573
00:36:28,920 --> 00:36:29,550
Duanwu,

574
00:36:30,230 --> 00:36:31,440
this is the Master's intention.

575
00:36:34,710 --> 00:36:35,760
The Master gives this sword to me?

576
00:36:40,000 --> 00:36:42,280
But this little crossbow is quite interesting.

577
00:36:43,110 --> 00:36:44,190
How should I use it?

578
00:36:46,110 --> 00:36:47,710
Hold it, and I'll teach you.

579
00:36:48,030 --> 00:36:49,230
First, put it on your wrist.

580
00:36:49,670 --> 00:36:51,230
Tie it securely to your wrist.

581
00:36:51,230 --> 00:36:52,110
Then look...

582
00:36:53,710 --> 00:36:55,280
You can aim at any target.

583
00:36:55,960 --> 00:36:56,480
Do you see?

584
00:36:57,150 --> 00:36:57,880
Like there.

585
00:37:02,630 --> 00:37:03,940
It's quite delicate and compact.

586
00:37:03,940 --> 00:37:04,630
Duanwu,

587
00:37:06,230 --> 00:37:07,400
practice close combat more.

588
00:37:07,920 --> 00:37:09,220
It could save your life when needed.

589
00:37:09,400 --> 00:37:10,920
Thank you for the short sword!

590
00:37:14,610 --> 00:37:15,460
Shrimp!

591
00:37:16,210 --> 00:37:18,070
Sit up. Be careful.

592
00:37:19,960 --> 00:37:21,920
Well... that crossbow...

593
00:37:24,280 --> 00:37:24,880
Here you go.

594
00:37:27,000 --> 00:37:27,960
Could I borrow it for a few days?

595
00:37:27,960 --> 00:37:28,460
Sure.

596
00:37:29,440 --> 00:37:30,360
If you can't figure it out,

597
00:37:30,360 --> 00:37:31,360
remember to come find me.

598
00:37:32,440 --> 00:37:32,920
Okay.

599
00:37:44,020 --> 00:37:55,740
[Yan]

600
00:37:58,900 --> 00:38:05,620
♪The pearl fades, lost in a vast crowd♪

601
00:38:06,420 --> 00:38:13,660
♪Memories whisper, longing burns across a thousand miles♪

602
00:38:13,940 --> 00:38:20,380
♪I wish to be a faint light in the darkness♪

603
00:38:21,180 --> 00:38:28,340
♪Shining across the shore, waiting just for you♪

604
00:38:28,700 --> 00:38:32,500
♪My heart struggles, love runs deep, time must not waste our bond♪

605
00:38:32,660 --> 00:38:35,860
♪Old dreams linger, yet we walk different paths♪

606
00:38:36,420 --> 00:38:39,820
♪Through joy and sorrow, I journey for you alone♪

607
00:38:40,140 --> 00:38:43,580
♪Costing my all to protect you♪

608
00:38:43,820 --> 00:38:47,540
♪Tears fall silent, love speaks no words, hoping to be by your side♪

609
00:38:47,740 --> 00:38:50,700
♪Dreams fade, fate ends, only the sorrow of parting remains♪

610
00:38:51,460 --> 00:38:54,700
♪My unwavering longing turns to endless care♪

611
00:38:55,180 --> 00:39:01,220
♪Ah, beyond words♪

612
00:39:02,980 --> 00:39:05,860
[Yan]

613
00:39:07,510 --> 00:39:08,000
Master.

614
00:39:10,880 --> 00:39:11,230
Come in.

615
00:39:30,400 --> 00:39:31,030
What's wrong?

616
00:39:31,510 --> 00:39:33,710
Didn't you say you would teach me Kharosthi script?

617
00:39:34,190 --> 00:39:35,070
Remember?

618
00:39:38,960 --> 00:39:41,070
I have something to do now. Let's postpone it.

619
00:39:47,320 --> 00:39:48,800
Though you're not a gentleman,

620
00:39:48,800 --> 00:39:50,550
in business, a promise should be kept.

621
00:39:53,190 --> 00:39:53,880
Fine.

622
00:39:54,840 --> 00:39:56,550
Forget it. Maybe you can't read it.

623
00:39:58,320 --> 00:39:58,920
Come here.

624
00:39:58,920 --> 00:40:00,480
Let me see.

625
00:40:02,710 --> 00:40:03,590
Thank you, Master.

626
00:40:06,400 --> 00:40:07,150
Look...

627
00:40:10,630 --> 00:40:11,440
Where are you going?

628
00:40:21,440 --> 00:40:23,110
What does this mean?

629
00:40:25,320 --> 00:40:26,880
This is...

630
00:40:30,630 --> 00:40:31,630
the art of extraction.

631
00:40:35,630 --> 00:40:36,840
The art of extraction?

632
00:40:38,440 --> 00:40:39,320
And what about this?

633
00:40:39,670 --> 00:40:40,360
Here.

634
00:40:40,480 --> 00:40:41,360
This one...

635
00:40:44,960 --> 00:40:46,150
This is...

636
00:40:48,800 --> 00:40:49,840
Autumn Pomegranate.

637
00:40:52,670 --> 00:40:53,230
What's wrong?

638
00:40:57,440 --> 00:40:58,150
And this one?

639
00:41:01,670 --> 00:41:02,760
Let me think.

640
00:41:09,710 --> 00:41:10,630
This is...

641
00:41:11,920 --> 00:41:14,360
Summer Lily.

642
00:41:17,840 --> 00:41:19,070
You're just describing the shapes

643
00:41:19,960 --> 00:41:20,670
and tricking me.

644
00:41:21,880 --> 00:41:22,480
Come back!

645
00:41:23,580 --> 00:41:26,540
I just haven't spoken Kharosthi in a long time,

646
00:41:26,540 --> 00:41:28,590
so I'm a bit rusty.

647
00:41:28,590 --> 00:41:29,280
Still pretending!

648
00:41:30,110 --> 00:41:31,280
If you don't understand, just admit it!

649
00:41:31,960 --> 00:41:32,670
Just wait!

650
00:41:34,230 --> 00:41:34,590
Come here.

651
00:41:39,800 --> 00:41:40,670
Sit down.

652
00:41:48,670 --> 00:41:49,630
I don't understand?

653
00:41:51,360 --> 00:41:52,150
Look for yourself.

654
00:41:59,510 --> 00:42:00,630
Identical!

655
00:42:02,000 --> 00:42:02,920
A replica?

656
00:42:03,960 --> 00:42:04,920
What replica?

657
00:42:04,920 --> 00:42:06,400
I, Yan Zijing, use replicas?

658
00:42:07,230 --> 00:42:08,070
It's the real thing!

659
00:42:10,320 --> 00:42:11,000
Really?

660
00:42:11,630 --> 00:42:12,710
Of course!

661
00:42:26,630 --> 00:42:28,590
Why do you have items from the parchment?

662
00:42:29,070 --> 00:42:30,320
Isn't that normal?

663
00:42:30,800 --> 00:42:32,440
A master's work ends up in the hands of the common folk.

664
00:42:32,710 --> 00:42:33,590
What's so strange about it?

665
00:42:33,590 --> 00:42:34,230
Master?

666
00:42:36,320 --> 00:42:37,070
You mean Yu Shi?

667
00:42:38,400 --> 00:42:40,630
Yes. Regarding Yu Shi,

668
00:42:40,960 --> 00:42:42,710
he's the chief craftsman of the Yan family in Yangzhou,

669
00:42:43,320 --> 00:42:44,400
exceptionally creative,

670
00:42:44,400 --> 00:42:45,320
and skillful,

671
00:42:45,880 --> 00:42:47,030
quite sought after.

672
00:42:47,440 --> 00:42:48,370
When I asked you before,

673
00:42:48,370 --> 00:42:49,400
you said you didn't know him!

674
00:42:50,110 --> 00:42:52,000
I was just too lazy to bother with you then.

675
00:42:54,960 --> 00:42:56,030
If that's the case,

676
00:42:57,230 --> 00:42:58,280
Yu Shi is in the Western Regions?

677
00:43:38,660 --> 00:43:44,780
♪Life flows like a boat, navigating joys and woes♪

678
00:43:44,820 --> 00:43:50,100
♪Longing for distant shores♪

679
00:43:50,420 --> 00:43:53,980
♪Aware this moment may tear my heart apart♪

680
00:43:53,980 --> 00:43:56,820
♪Better to roam alone♪

681
00:43:56,820 --> 00:44:01,540
♪Many depart, none return♪

682
00:44:03,140 --> 00:44:09,340
♪How can we resist gazing at each other amid the blooms?♪

683
00:44:10,140 --> 00:44:15,020
♪Your face glows like lanterns in the night♪

684
00:44:15,460 --> 00:44:18,540
♪Love fades on the stone bridge, yet bonds remain♪

685
00:44:19,260 --> 00:44:21,780
♪How can we endure the binds of longing?♪

686
00:44:22,300 --> 00:44:28,540
♪Like a grand dream, a lone cup of wine♪

687
00:44:31,220 --> 00:44:34,180
♪May this world hold♪

688
00:44:34,220 --> 00:44:37,340
♪Both sorrow and warmth♪

689
00:44:37,900 --> 00:44:43,260
♪To hide a broken heart away with laughter and tears♪

690
00:44:44,220 --> 00:44:47,060
♪A debt across time awaits♪

691
00:44:47,460 --> 00:44:50,180
♪A simple tale unfolds♪

692
00:44:50,340 --> 00:44:55,580
♪Nothing compares to soft rice and sweet tea♪

693
00:44:56,260 --> 00:44:58,940
♪May this fate intertwine♪

694
00:44:58,940 --> 00:45:02,500
♪Half in regret, half in longing♪

695
00:45:03,180 --> 00:45:08,340
♪Radiant memories tint your gaze♪

696
00:45:09,300 --> 00:45:11,780
♪The world's bitterness♪

697
00:45:12,220 --> 00:45:15,020
♪Still accompanies my dreams♪

698
00:45:15,540 --> 00:45:20,860
♪Drifting afar on the shore of your life♪

699
00:45:21,100 --> 00:45:24,940
♪Quietly watching over you♪