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[The Promise of Chang'an]

[Episode 51]

Young Master Huang? How come you are here?

Ruoxuan, after saying our farewells last time, we were never able to meet again.

The truth is that I kept having lingering thoughts of you.

Has your injury gotten better?

It got better long ago. Did you also... think of me?

Did you write these words?

Yes. Take a look at what it says.

"No one knows of my feelings."

The day is getting late. I must return.

Young Master, I would ask you to return as well.

Wait.

Then since you took my red leaf,

then shouldn't you return one to me?

Ruoxuan, the truth is I came here specifically for you.

The truth is the first time we met, you already walked straight into my heart.

That day, when you talked of the crab cakes of the south,

I went back and ate them for a full month,

but the taste was never as delicious as you had described.

Now that I think of it, it must have been because the right person to eat them with was not there.

If there is an opportunity, would you be willing to go to the south with me

to try the drunken crabs you talked about and walked the roads you've taken?

- I... - Master!

Master.

Young Master, Madam wants to speak with you. You should go back.

Ruoxuan, I need to take care of matters in my household. I must go back.

The words we did not get to exchange, you must tell me next time.

Ruoxuan, was that man from earlier Huang Yuan?

How come he was here?

Linyi, look at the person by his side.

Does he look like the guard who entered the palace with us when we were young?

Yes. It is him.

Palace guard, Huang Yuan, Emperor. (Huang is homephone for Emperor.)

His Majesty's name is Qiyuan.

He is His Majesty.

Greetings, Empress Dowager.

King of Xi Qi, no need for formalities. Sit down.

Thank you, Your Highness.

Back then, when the former emperor was still alive, he once promised me

that he would bestow the title of Empress to the Princess of Xi Qi, Situ Zhen.

I do not know whether or not you still remember.

The marriage matters that the former emperor laid out. How could I not remember?

It is just that His Majesty has just became the sole ruler.

There are many governmental affairs that need to be sorted out.

You mustn't be too overly anxious about the marriage matters.

The matters you speak of are pressing indeed.

However, right now, what Great Sheng needs most

is to unite the four lands and steady the hearts of the commoners.

In order to choose a princess to become the empress, don't we have to take the Emperor's thoughts into consideration?

Even if the Emperor were the one to choose,

he would still choose my daughter, Situ Zhen.

If you look at the overall picture now, Xi Qi will definitely safeguard

the stability of Great Sheng's frontier.

King of Xi Qi, rest assured.

My greatest wish is to have our lands

and our four seas at peace.

Good. Your wish is mine as well.

Then I will take my leave for now.

He said he came to greet you,

but the truth is that he was threatening you.

He only dares to do this

because he sees that His Majesty only just recently started to rule alone.

He picked up on the fact that Great Sheng wants to pacify the borderlines.

He uses the condition of Xi Qi's land to offend us in this way.

Will we really have to let him get his way?

This Xi Qi is on the outskirts of Great Sheng.

It is not easy to control.

Only when Xi Qi is secure will Great Sheng's commoners

feel at ease.

The fear is just that they will team up with another nation on our borders, Fan Guo,

and rebel against Great Sheng.

The Great Sheng that just earned peace

will fall into chaos.

Sixth Brother, what matter made you so angry?

All of the ministers went to the court and brought up the matter of allying with Xi Qi.

They are forcing my marriage!

Right now, Great Sheng cannot go on without Xi Qi's support.

Sixth Brother, I think you are destined to marry that Xi Qi Princess.

Stop talking bringing up the Xi Qi Princess to me.

Whenever I hear about her, I get annoyed.

I never thought that even though I am sole ruler, I still cannot leave their control.

Sixth Brother, I heard that the King of Xi Qi Situ Cheng's daughter

was born with great beauty.

Everyone who has ever met her praises her.

Perhaps after you get married, you will fall into deep, unforgettable love.

It's not like I have never met her before.

Besides, what does her beauty have to do with me?

Sixth Brother, you are so stubborn.

Perhaps you have already found someone you like?

No.

Mingyu. Do not worry.

Since the King of Xi Qi has so much faith in this,

Situ Zhen must be born with great beauty.

There is no way His Majesty's heart will not flutter.

Between a man and a woman, the most important thing is fate.

Beauty comes second.

In the past, Qiyuan was always suppressed by Chengxu.

People were making decisions for him all the time.

Now, he is the sole ruler.

He wants to choose his own Empress.

This way, he can uphold his reputation.

If it is for this reason,

then we can find a different way.

We can make His Majesty think that he picked the empress himself.

This way, perhaps he will feel more at ease.

- How? - A selection. The election every three years has already been put in place,

so we might as well take this opportunity to arrange a selection.

We can let His Majesty make his own choice.

Oh, right, Qirong. You have the most strange ideas. Help me figure out

if there are any reasons to reject the marriage.

You cannot reject it. Just surrender.

Surrender? Then I would rather leave here and become a monk.

Why wants to become a monk?

- Greetings, Your Majesty. - Auntie, please get up.

Seventh Prince is also here? I heard news that Your Highness was training troops for battle.

You've been very diligent.

After the Empress Dowager heard, she was so happy.

Sixth Brother, I suddenly remembered

that I need to go greet the Empress Dowager.

Qirong!

Sixth Brother, Auntie Ling came again. It is almost certain she came as a lobbyist.

She is going to reason with us, over and over.

I can't listen to it. It would definitely make me yawn.

You brat. When you find a Consort as beautiful as a flower, no matter how

much she nags you, you will never get annoyed.

No, no, no. I am afraid of getting nagged.

That's enough. Did you not just say you were going to greet the Empress Dowager?

If you do not go now, then the Empress Dowager will be going to take an afternoon nap.

Xiao Linzi, see him out.

Yes.

Sixth Brother, please excuse me for being incapable.

I will first take my leave.

Auntie, sometimes I feel so envious of Qirong.

What's wrong?

He has the ability to deal with his own marriage matters.

I do not.

I understand Your Majesty's thoughts, so I came up with an idea.

You can choose your own.

- Really? - Yes.

He agreed?

Yes. He thought for a moment and then agreed.

He agreed so quickly?

Somehow, I think there is a problem.

You always think too much on things.

I hope that is the case.

They think I am a child and try to coax me?

Then I will fight fire with fire

and coax them.

By then, I will insist on picking Ruoxuan as my Empress. How does it sound?

That is good,

but I heard that the selection needs to happen through many rounds.

Only if she survives the first preliminary rounds will she be put in front of His Majesty and the Empress Dowager.

There is no way Ruoxuan will be eliminated.

Then what if Ruoxuan wants to be?

Your Majesty, there are many who want to get chosen.

Would it not be extremely easy to purposefully lose?

If she says that her health is in bad condition,

and that she is unable to take on the duty. Then it's all over.

so I just want to say that only if Princess Ruoxuan herself

agrees to this can it be possible.

If you really do not have faith in this,

how about soon, we get Princess Situ

to come play in the palace for a few days?

That way, we can see how His Majesty treats her.

After all, the last time His Majesty met Princess Situ

was when they were young.

Wouldn't it seem too deliberate if we only asked her to come?

Then... Then we can invite a few more princesses.

This way, it will not seem so deliberate.

Your idea is pretty good.

The palace has not been lively for a long time.

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty! Just go greet the Empress Dowager. Show your face to her.

It is not like those princesses will eat you.

We should go.

I do not want to see that Situ Zhen.

It is so sudden. I surely would not be able to treat her well.

How about this? Reply that my head hurts, my legs hurt, and I am hurt all over.

No, Your Majesty!

Your Majesty, I have good news for you.

Princess Ruoxuan is also in attendance.

How come you did not say earlier?

Well, I just wanted to surprise you.

Your Majesty is now going to go excitedly, right?

Oh no. Oh no, no, no.

Ruoxuan still does not know of my status! When I go, everything will become exposed.

No. I cannot go today.

I have not prepared enough. We must leave.

Your Majesty.

- Greetings, Mother Queen. - No need for formalities.

Xiao Linzi is getting more and more lazy.

I asked him to invite Your Majesty over, but we waited for so long and you did not arrive.

Does the Empress Dowager really have to escort you personally?

It is not his fault. I had too many studies to catch up on. They delayed me.

Your Majesty seems to be in good spirits today.

It was thanks to you.

You have met all of these princesses in your youth.

I remember.

This one is the Lord of Huaixin Zhou's daughter.

Princess Lu Lingyi.

This is the King of Xi Qi's daughter, Princess Situ Zhen.

- This one is.... - The King of Xin An, Dong Yizhi's daughter.

Princess Dong Ruoxuan.

- Sixth Brother, my memory is pretty good, yes? - Yes.

Greetings, Empress Dowager.

We are all family. No need for formalities.

All of you young people talk and smile.

When we watch, we feel happy inside as well.

Empress Dowager, that one

is my future Sister-in-Law, yes?

Do not joke around. Say something interesting.

Sixth Brother, the Empress Dowager wants to watch us talk and laugh.

Then I think we do not need to host lots of banquets.

That is so suffocating. Let us change the game.

Let us do something that makes us happy.

These truly are rare finds in the palace.

Mother Queen, Consort Dowager Qiao, these are the gifts we brought to you.

No matter how good the imperial kitchen is, I am sure you are tired of it,

so we assigned people to Cheng Zhou to find some of the most famous snacks in order to change things up a bit.

Though it was a little bit slower, it was a kindness we wanted to give to you.

It is pretty interesting. Take a seat then.

How is it? My idea was pretty good, right?

In our palace, there are fat chickens and ducks all the time.

Having a few new foods every once in a while really opens up the appetite.

For the Seventh Prince's idea, us servants

had to run to all of the Western and Eastern cities.

Stop. We know you worked hard.

If the Empress Dowager eats happily, then you would obviously be rewarded.

Qirong's idea was truly great.

Since the things we are eating today are the foods that commoners often eat,

then we should be like them and not discriminate about rankings.

Zhen'er, you should sit down together with us.

How could I? That is inappropriate according to the rules.

Auntie, you work hard every day.

- Today, you may rest. - Your Majesty, I—

It's a rare occasion, so it doesn't matter.

It's doesn't matter.

What did Your Majesty prepare for us?

I even specifically asked people to make duck soup.

I think that if they are eaten together, it would taste wonderful.

Everyone, quick. Try it.

Zhen'er. Eat quickly.

In order to show sincerity in inviting everyone here,

I will toast to you.

Your Majesty, how come you even speak like a commoner?

Though this meal looks simple,

the truth is that it is full of meaning. It demonstrates that in the hearts of the Empress Dowager,

His Majesty, Consort Dowager Qiao, and the Seventh Prince,

they are not arrogant over their nobility.

In actuality, they care a lot about the commoners.

This means that Great Sheng is prosperous, and the thousands of commoners are lucky.

It was just a sudden idea,

but after listening to Princess Ruoxuan speak, I feel that it truly is meaningful.

Ruoxuan spoke very well.

Within little things, there is always a big meaning.

Just see how you choose to understand them.

Qiyuan, you must make sure the commoners live well.

This way, the commoners will support the court.

You must use your heart to understand the sufferings of the commoners.

Mother Queen, you are right to discipline me on this.

I will certainly remember Princess Ruoxuan's words.

It is just sad that Princess Ruoxuan is not a man.

Otherwise, she would be just as the former emperor used to talk about the Empress Dowager.

She could be any minister she wanted.

Auntie Ling, you praise me too highly.

Qirong, what did you prepare for us?

It's braised pork shoulder from a hundred-year-old restaurant.

Wrap it in a freshly cooked steam bun, truly delicious!

And me, and me!

This is the crab sauce shipped over from the southeastern seaside.

Normally, we do not have the means to eat it.

This crab sauce smells bad, but its taste is pungent.

If you do not believe me, then everyone should try it.

Try it quickly.

Situ Zhen, what interesting thing did you prepare for everyone?

My father said that these foods from the roadsides are not sanitary at all.

It is hard to digest.

In Xi Qi, these can only be the foods of servants.

I could never ruin the health of the Empress Dowager, Consort Dowager, and His Majesty.

Earlier, I asked the imperial kitchens to bring two specially crafted desserts.

They used very exquisite, high-quality ingredients only.

Good timing. I wanted to eat desserts as well.

Here, Qiyuan. You try it as well.

This is the kindness of Situ Zhen.

Yes, Mother Queen.

Sixth Brother, my Sister-in-Law is so boring.

Who are you calling Sister-in-Law?

All of these things

do taste good. Sweet and savoury.

Look. Even the bad smelling but pungent. All five senses are satisfied.

If we had some good tea,

then it would be so satisfying.

Auntie Ling, I prepared tea.

Try some. Bring it here.

Filling it just eighty percent will be sufficient.

I already took salt water and poured it over these flowers.

They are very clean. They are rose petals and gardenia petals.

I temporarily named it, Double Clarity Tea.

If we had melted snow, it would be even better.

Then it could be named, Triple Clarity Tea.

Her thoughtfulness is very exquisite.

This tea really has flower scent.

I never knew that flowers could make tea.

Flowers can also make desserts.

In a little while, it will be the best season for wisteria flowers to bloom.

When the time comes, we can pick the flowers and water them with fresh water.

At that time, add sugar, pine nuts, mix well with half a spoon of oil,

layer up like a thousand-layer cake and steam.

After it is done and we cut them to pieces to eat,

that flavor will be fully satisfying.

Look how she described it. I want to eat it now.

Then next year, we will wait for you make it for us.

Empress Dowager has arranged it so early in advance.

Looks like she truly wants it.

Mingyu, you've been tired all day, why don't you rest early?

Instead, you took Princess Situ

to talk affectionately for half the night.

I'm concerned that this child grew up pampered.

She won't understand how to be a wife and an empress.

I wish I could give the lessons from half of my lifetime

to her all at once.

I haven't talked and laughed for such a long time.

These kids were so playful.

Do you think Qiyuan

feels anything for Situ Zhen?

I can't tell yet.

However, His Majesty was in a really good mood today.

I'm sure it's because of those princesses.

Other than Princess Situ, who else could it be?

I didn't know His Majesty can be shy too.

I saw that child Ruoxuan

and Qiyuan appear to match in temperament.

Do you think he likes her?

Princess Ruoxuan?

How can it be?

If His Majesty has another idea, why hasn't he said anything?

King of Xin An is an old minister from Great Liang.

His appointment as king is already too high.

If his daughter enters the palace,

I'm afraid there will be trouble in the court.

This Qin's sound is clear and high. It's certainly a rare piece.

The Qin is good, the playing is even better.

Ruoxuan, your playing skill deserves this Qin.

Sixth Brother, then why don't you bestow this Qin to Ruoxuan?

Sure, I was just thinking that.

Your Majesty, I do not dare to accept such a weighty gift.

Don't dare?

How about this. You will play more to let me listen in the future then.

Ruoxuan doesn't live in the palace. As for me,

I can visit King of Xin An's manor to fully enjoy listening.

Seventh Prince, do you understand the music?

I am happy when I hear it.

What about you? Do you understand it?

Of course I do. This tune is quite good,

but it's not cheerful enough.

This tune is called, Sorrowful Singing.

If it more cheerful, then it wouldn't be sad.

Sorrowful Singing?

What is there to be sorrow about?

A couple get married.

They should be happy until they are old.

However, the man loves someone else, and his wife loses favor.

She is neglected.

This song describes the woman's sorrow

and lingering reminiscense.

That man is in the wrong.

Since they loved each other and married, he shouldn't neglect her.

Since ancient time, how many people can maintain their love?

I am different.

The Ruo River is 3,000-li long, I will only take one ladle of the water to drink. (The old saying refers to loyalty to one love.)

Ruoxuan, don't play this kind of tune anymore.

No matter who marries you in the future, I'm sure he will pamper you, love you,

and listen to you. You won't feel sorrowful at all.

Seventh Prince, what are you talking about?

If you don't believe me, I will bet with you.

If you marry me, I guarantee that you won't play a sorrowful tune again.

You can make a bet on important matters like marriage?

You spoke rashly. You should hurry and apologize.

Even if I spoke rashly, but Ruoxuan won't blame me.

Isn't that right, Ruoxuan?

Seventh Prince, you're always quick to say what you think.

I'm sure you didn't mean anything harmful. I don't blame you.

See, I said Ruoxuan wouldn't blame me.

How is he quick to say what he thinks? He is reckless.

Who at the chili pepper?

Doesn't it smell choking?

Princess Ruoxuan's playing skill is too advanced.

It's made Your Majesty and Seventh Prince worry for the woman in the tune.

Princess Ruoxuan's playing is advanced, so you understand it?

How would I understand it. I saw it.

You saw it?

This is the first time that I saw Seventh Prince could sit quietly for such a long time.

So this means Princess Ruoxuan's playing skill is advanced.

I especially found this antique for you. Do you like it?

You can't be so attentive for nothing.

Just say it. What is it?

Mother, I need you to help with something.

What is it that you are so mindful?

I-I've grown up.

Sixth Brother is about to choose his consort.

I should also...

You want to get married?

Mother understands me the best.

Good, I will choose a good wife for you.

No need, Mother.

I've already decided. I want to marry Dong Ruoxuan.

Dong Ruoxuan?

When did you start liking her?

Maybe since childhood,

or maybe since just now.

Anyway, as soon as I see her,

I can't see anyone else in my eyes.

Mother, just tell me if you are going to help or not.

Dong Ruoxuan's status is a little awkward.

Also, her personality is reserved and reticent.

If it were me, I wouldn't get along with her.

I'm the one who gets married. It's fine as long as we get along

How do you know if you will get along with her?

I... I'm happy when I see her.

So you feel annoyed when you see me?

Mother, it's just that you are always nagging me.

Not like Ruoxuan. She would never speak randomly.

When she speaks, she speaks directly to my heart,

and I can't think of anything that annoys me.

I'm sure you'll forget your mother after you get married.

Mother, Ruoxuo is the kind of person who will be filial to you.

Is that so?

Mother, Dong Ruoxuan's father Dong Yizhi is calm and capable.

He is also highly respected by all the ministers in the court.

This actually makes me feel interested.

Greetings, Dowager Consort Qiao.

Please rise and sit.

Dowager Qiao, is there anything special to meet me today?

Nothing, I just want to take a look at you.

I've long heard that you have an extraordinary elegance. Now that I see you,

you have a natural aristocratic air, just like an empress.

The selection will start in a few days.

On the day of selection, the empress and two consorts will be officially determined.

The red flower had better not be overshadowed by green leaves.

What does Dowager Consort Qiao mean?

Based on character, of course no one can compete with you.

However...

For instance,

do you know about the late emperor favoring only Imperial Noble Consort Helan Wanyin?

Speaking of the Noble Consort,

her virtues could not match the late Dowager Empress,

and her beauty could not match Dowager Empress when she was young.

But the late emperor just liked her and was inseparable from her.

No one knew why.

But there was a lot of trouble resulting from it.

The late Dowager Empress was frustrated,

and Dowager Empress also suffered much.

Therefore, Princess, you must take caution.

There can't even be two tigers in one mountain.

And this is the palace.

Princess...

First you said Empress Dowager wants to see me, then you said His Majesty is also there.

then you said His Majesty is also there.

You are so unclear. The more I think about it, the more it doesn't sound right.

If you don't make everything clear,

why would I leave with you?

Chun Yu, send him out.

- Yes. - No, Princess.

Alright then, I'll confess.

It's His Majesty... It's His Majesty who wants me to invite you.

He said he wants to view an antique with you.

That's nothing urgent. Why not wait for tomorrow?

During these days, even though His Majesty could see Prince during the day,

but there's always someone nearby, and he couldn't say much.

Sister Chun Yu, you don't know, but Princess herself should know.

Please pity His Majesty's sincerity and go visit this time.

Ruoxuan, after we said our farewells last time, I originally want to go see you,

but who knew that you went to your grandparents house?

I never would have expected that the next time we met, it would be in the palace.

I just knew that the name of my friend was Huang Yuan.

I did not know of the true identity of Your Majesty. Please forgive me.

I knew you were angry.

You surely blame me for not telling you of my true identity,

but I was just afraid that after you knew I was the Emperor,

you would not treat me with honesty.

I would not dare.

Ruoxuan, do you still remember when we were children

and our first meeting was in the palace gardens flying kites?

You said that Xiao Linzi made good kites, so I immediately asked him to make another.

But when I happily looked for you with this kite,

Mother Queen told me that you and your father went back to the south.

Then, this kite

was stored by me all this time.

The truth is that I never had many friends.

Until I met you. That was the first time I knew

what true friendship was.

Ruoxuan, there is not a moment that I don't miss you.

The most I got close to you, the more I realized I could not leave you.

Your Majesty, stop talking.

Ruoxuan, what is wrong?

I often look at this red leaf

- and miss you. - This piece of red leaf

was a gift from me to Huang Yuan.

Huang Yuan and I met in the outside world,

with common interests in Qin, chess, poetry, and wine,

and only wished to live a simple life.

I am Huang Yuan. Huang Yuan is me.

Your Majesty, you are not just Huang Yuan.

You are the emperor that thousands respect.

I do not dare, and I cannot afford it.

My feelings for Huang Yuan

began outside the palace and also ended outside the palace.

Everything in the palace is ordinary to Your Majesty,

but it's difficult for me to handle.

- Ruoxuan.. - Your Majesty.

if you still think of me as a friend, then please don't force me.

Please retract your intention, Your Majesty.

Princess, you haven't eaten well lately.

I stewed a swallow's nest porridge for you. Quickly and try some.

I'm not hungry.

Xiao Linze has told me.

His Majesty truly loves you.

What do you feel about him?

I hurriedly left the palace because I was afraid of running into him.

I was afraid that I couldn't restrain myself.

So, you like him too?

What is there to be afraid of?

Our King of Xin An household is also considered an aristocratic family in Great Sheng.

The status is not low.

Princess, if you also like His Majesty,

it's nothing bad, is it?

Chun Yu, ever since childhood, I've heard about a lot of the turbulent grievances inside the harem.

I'm so afraid.

I've never dared to face those things.

Princess, you are right.

It's better and more carefree to marry someone from a noble family.

Princess, Seventh Prince heard that you haven't been feeling well,

so he has already send someone to inquire twice in the last two days.

Seventh Prince?

How Seventh Prince gazes at you

and the way he is attentive to you, I've noticed it all.

Seventh Prince is warm and open.

He is a straight-minded and says what he thinks.

He'll be easy to get along with.

Princess, if you marry Seventh Prince,

later you will move into your own manor,

then you won't be involved in any of the grievances in the harem.

Your Majesty, you've been studying hard into the night these days,

your health might not sustain.

Please rest now. Look, the sun is almost rising.

- You don't need to bother. - Why are you like this?

Why?

Because I'm the emperor.

Then,

she has no feelings for me at all.

- Your Majesty, you are saying— - This book,

I've read it so many times.

But I just don't understand it nor comprehend it.

Once you left the palace, both His Majesty and Seventh Prince don't come anymore.

That Situ Zhen has been acting like she is the empress.

She is so unlikable.

How about Dowager Empress?

I can tell by looking. Dowager Empress and Auntie Ling

often bring the two of them together to talk.

But His Majesty doesn't reciprocate the feelings.

Situ Zhen always keeps a stern face.

Then His Majesty... is he still all right?

I heard that His Majesty studies all day and night.

Also, I heard that last night he threw a fit

and burned up all of the books in the imperial study.

- Is that true? - Of course it is true.

His Majesty changes temper from great anger to great sadness flippantly.

He scared the people by his side into confusion.

Both Dowager Empress and Auntie Ling were particularly sad when they heard it.

But, they just don't know what His Majesty is thinking about.

Ruoxuan, between you and His Majesty, what exactly happened?

Why did you have to hide away from the palace?

His Majesty and I are not destined. Why keep on adding unnecessary worries?

But, before you didn't know his true identity, didn't you

already develop feelings for him?

He is the emperor and is about to marry his official wife.

Even if I have feelings for him, I cannot get involved.

I can't make it difficult for him.

But His Majesty truly loves you.

To me, the most attractive in the world

is being simple and plain.

Being strong and victorious, one still returns to ashes in the end.

I'd rather find someone to live in a simple life,

where we love and respect each other, not abandoning each other. It's much purer.

I believe His Majesty can definitely do it.

Greetings, Princess Consort.

Princess Lingyi is also here?

Yes.

Ruoxuan, the King of Xi Qi has arrived.

He specifically said that he wanted to see you.

The King of Xi Qi?

Greetings, King of Xi Qi.

The alliance of Xi Qi and Great Sheng

was sworn by the former emperor himself.

The foundation of the dynasty isn't stable yet when it's in the early rule over the great plains.

They especially need the help of my Xi Qi.

No matter whether or not His Majesty wants it,

he is destined to marry my daughter.

No matter whether or not His Majesty wants it? You truly believe that?

Is this fair to His Majesty?

[The Promise of Chang'an]

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"Falling Fate" - Singer: Li Yugang

♫ Who is swaying at dusk on the riverbank by the gently fluttering willows? ♫

♫ That beauty dances between the clouds and the rippling moonglade ♫

♫ Dancing lightly like the startled birds and your graceful face is like delicate blooms ♫

♫ Longing in the wind, with glistening eyes looking toward the ripples ♫

♫ I could not take my eyes off such a sight to behold ♫

♫ It seems brief, my adoration for you has been for years ♫

♫ You come or go as you please, my soul is being led by dreams of you ♫

♫ These are foolish and infuriating times, I still wish we could be together forever ♫

♫ Destiny leads you into my life to make me whole ♫

♫ My love for you is like an ink-mark that never dries ♫

♫ As the snow scatters in the wind, as the clouds shield the moon ♫

♫ As I have to be drunk to sleep through the night ♫

♫ Like you, the paper I write on is full of melancholy ♫

♫ Destiny leads you into my life, times of great changes separate us ♫

♫ My tears fall and fill the curtained carriage along the way ♫

♫ This homeward journey, this boundless life ♫

♫ It is fleeting, and filled with joys and sorrows ♫