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♪We meet again after reincarnation♪

♪With the crescent moon and few stars♪

♪To meet you I travel all the way♪

♪No matter how things change♪

♪There’s a twisted fate of the past♪

♪In old dreams I hear one more song♪

♪I hate to leave and don’t know when to return♪

♪Who can I depend on at the end of reincarnation♪

Twisted Fate of Love

Episode 16

Virtuous and Inclusive

Who is the thief that stole my candy?

Wen Ye’s Daughter Young Wen Xin

Mother!

Virtuous and Inclusive

Graceful and Propitious

Please.

You found this girl

on your way to get changed?

This is my mother.

Xin,

what are you talking about?

You must be Mr. Wen’s daughter.

Your father is honest and loyal.

How come you’re nothing like him?

Don’t touch my daughter.

Miss Dongyue, you...

I put a lot of thought into

what I’m about to show you tonight.

Don’t ruin my mood.

How can you be sure

it’s to her taste?

Wen Xin’s mother died young.

Perhaps she misses her so much as to

mistake Miss Dongyue as her mother.

Miss Dongyue is too kind to hurt her feelings,

so she’s playing along.

Please don’t mind her.

I apologize.

No, she is my mother!

I’m not wrong.

Xin!

Dongyue,

if you like her,

I can treat her as my own.

I can afford to raise a dozen girls,

not to mention one.

You haven’t checked with me yet.

That’s unnecessary.

She’d better live with her father.

Whenever I miss her,

I can come over and visit.

Mr. Wen,

do you mind?

Not at all.

It’s late.

We should leave.

You aren’t technically kids’ favorite.

How come she likes you so much?

Maybe

I am her mother.

Don’t forget I lost my memory

when I first met you.

You’re Dongyue,

a former officer at the Court History Bureau

currently serving at the Ministry of Rites.

Your life has become so much better.

Don’t bother yourself with nothingness.

My gut tells me

I had a different life

before meeting you.

When that girl called me mother,

it reminded me of something.

Let go of the past.

Seize the future.

Don’t be fixated on what’s gone.

Just let it go and move on

without any burden. Isn’t that nice?

Is there anything you wish to forget?

Yes.

Look,

I’m trying so hard to regain my memory

while you’d rather erase it.

Have I ever told you to stop?

Alright. Enough of that.

I have something to show you.

Follow me.

I can stay at Wen’s Mansion

to jog my memory.

No!

If you do,

I’ll level that mansion.

Wen Ye will have to leave the capital

and hole up in his hometown for the rest of his life!

Are you insane?

Who do you think you are?

Virtuous and Inclusive

Are you using Wen Ye

to make me jealous?

Just give up.

He and you have a daughter?

Who are you kidding?

Come up with a better lie next time.

You’re childish.

Hey,

what are you going to show me?

Forget it.

Let’s go back.

You...

Please have some tea.

Xi and Yue’s Story.

Xi and Yue’s Story

Chapter One First Encounter in Disguise

Good. Intriguing.

The first time I met Yue was under a tree in early spring...

It’s well-written,

a love story between Miss Zhaolu and Mr. Xi.

Wait.

It’s written by Yaoyue?

Sir,

this is a deposit.

Please rehearse this play.

Once it opens,

you’ll be rewarded handsomely.

Thanks.

Consider it done.

Enjoy the tea.

What did you purchase?

Master,

there are 3 kilos of cabbages, 2.5 kilos of beef,

3.25 kilos of ribs,

1.5 kilos of wax gourd and 3 mandarin fish.

2.5 kilos of beef?

That’s too much. Return 1 kilo of it.

Mandarin fish

are expensive at this time of the year.

Change them to crucian carps.

Yes.

What’s in this basket?

Master.

7.5 kilos of rice and 5 kilos of flour.

Did you check it?

Is the weight short?

No way, Master.

We’re a regular there.

The owner is an honest businessman.

He even gave us extra grains.

Return the extra.

We can’t take it for free.

Master,

complimentary gifts are common.

It’s nothing to worry about.

Corruption starts with

taking small gifts.

Return it.

Mr. Wen also visited his townsmen

in court

but got rejected.

Were I one of them, I’d do the same.

He looks poor

and he’s in dire need of money.

What else did you get?

Xi,

does Mr. Wen

adore his daughter

and his late wife?

What’s your point?

His late wife drowned herself two years ago

because Wen Ye had an affair.

But that’s just a rumor.

There’s no proof.

That’s interesting.

If he didn’t love his wife,

why did he take her daughter

with him?

I heard she hid in the carriage

when Wen Ye left for the capital.

Now, he’s too busy

to take her back.

Xi,

what did you and Miss Dongyue talk about last night?

I had a plan

but she interrupted me repeatedly.

I became mad and forgot the whole thing.

You spent so much time on it

but haven’t shown her yet?

Xi, if…

I mean if,

if it turns out

that Dongyue is that girl’s mother,

what will you do?

She is who she is.

No matter what happened in the past,

she’s mine now.

Xi,

should I tell Lu Chuan about this?

He can write an article about Wen Ye

to make you feel better.

That man

isn’t worth my attention,

but his daughter is different.

Although her father is a court official,

her life is no better than orphans’.

Even I had an elder sister to look after me.

Now that she and Dongyue get along well,

just let them be.

Miss Wen was fine yesterday

until this morning. She suddenly became dizzy and sick.

The physician was of no help.

She kept mumbling your name.

Master is out.

I had no choice

but to ask you to come over.

How do you feel?

My head is spinning.

I’m too weak to move.

You haven’t had anything all day.

Of course you’re weak.

We brought her food

but she refused to eat.

I’ll eat whatever mother cooks.

Miss Dongyue,

the kitchen is...

How does she know?

Miss Dongyue,

how do you know where the kitchen is?

I swung by this place

when I was invited over last time.

That’s how I remember it.

You have an eidetic memory.

I made sweet dumplings with red beans.

I hope you like them.

I... I’m too weak to get up.

Let me help you.

I’ll feed you.

OK.

Mother, add more sugar. I like it sweet.

Sure. No problem.

It’s hot. Let me feed you.

Master,

I made sweet dumplings. Would you...

No.

So good!

Just like what my mother made.

I knew you were faking it.

I’m not.

I’m still dizzy.

Knock it off.

I did the same thing when I was little.

Come on!

You saw through it so soon.

Tell me.

Why did you fake an illness to see me?

I...

I miss my mother.

As similar as you’re to her,

I know you aren’t her.

I want to see her.

I want her to hold me,

cuddle me in my sleep

and make me my favorite dessert.

By the way,

how did you know that’s my favorite?

It’s my favorite, too.

So

do you also like bunnies?

Yes.

We can fold it together.

May I see you more often?

Of course.

If you miss me,

fold a bunny and send it to me,

then I’ll come.

You must keep your promise.

Pinky swear.

Let’s do it.

Dongyue,

where were you?

Come with me.

Xi and Yue’s Story

Come here.

Come.

Xi and Yue’s Story

Begonia Shadow Play Theater Xi and Yue’s Story

It’s about to begin. Let’s go in.

Look.

Minister Feng commissioned someone to write this play.

-He polished -Under the ilex tree...

the lyrics himself.

-They rehearsed it again and again. -I fell in love with you.

-He asked us to keep it a secret -Miss Zhaolu,

to surprise you.

How could you go against heaven’s will?

I...

♪Sir♪

♪Clouds may disperse♪

♪Glasses can be broken♪

♪We aren’t meant to be♪

♪Why are you so stubborn♪

♪I♪

♪I’ve tried to give up but I can’t♪

I’m so glad

you like this play.

What was Ziyuan thinking?

I told her not to tell everyone

I put together the lyrics.

You’re decisive

and wise in court.

How did you find time

from state affairs

to write a love story?

I didn’t do it for myself

but for you.

Do you remember

what you once said to Li Yurou?

To please you with your late mother’s belonging.

Xi and Yue’s Story helped tie the knot.

Enjoy it

while you’re here.

Let’s perfect and continue their story

to make this play

known by everyone in Dayin.

Then they’ll all know

Minister Feng wrote a folktale.

I’ve anticipated that.

That’s why I used the name Yaoyue.

No one knows it’s me.

What if I missed it?

What if Ziyuan didn’t tell me?

Wouldn’t your efforts be in vain?

The play will be on for ten days.

You can still watch it tomorrow,

or the day after.

If only one day was left...

Would you force me to come?

No.

I’d beg you to come over and watch it.

Otherwise,

I’d have done all that for nothing.

You know what?

Feel free

to have more desires like this.

The more you want, the more you get.

I’ll fulfill all your desires.

And,

if you like Mr. Wen’s daughter,

invite her over then.

Minister Fen is generous.

Knowing that she likes bunnies,

he bought a house of bunny toys.

He has a way with girls.

Whether they’re eight or eighty,

he knows how to please them.

If someone did this to me,

I’d be too thrilled to sleep.

That’s easy.

Here you are.

Are you an idiot?

I mean a surprise like this.

If you did it after I told you,

that wouldn’t be a surprise.

So what now?

What should I do to make you happy?

Don’t treat me as a kid.

You’re treating me as one.

You’re not a kid.

You’re my master.

You insisted on me coming here

and you said I’d be surprised.

Is that a hoax?

Why would a powerful man like me

deceive a little girl?

Go ahead.

Why do you always fold bunnies

and give them to Dongyue?

I like bunnies

but father doesn’t allow me to keep pets,

so I can only fold some.

Do you know what I like?

You like telling lies.

See for yourself

if I lied.

Let’s go.

Master,

Mr. Fu requests an immediate audience.

Now?

Alright. I see.

Wait for me.

Don’t go anywhere.

I’m here waiting for you.

I’ll be right back.

You’re back, Yuanshan.

Young Master,

as per your instructions,

our men

have infiltrated into the Dingyuan Army.

They can collect information for us anytime.

And

Miss Murong said

Jiaman Troupe would soon arrive

in the capital to perform by Noble Consort Feng’s recommendation.

His Majesty has granted it.

But...

She wouldn’t say no

to His Majesty’s summon, would she?

Young Master,

you can read it yourself.

The journey to the capital is long

and the expense is high.

To better fulfill your mission,

please be kind

and raise the payment by 10 percent.

I’ve long heard Miss Dongyue, the top female official of Dayin,

is one of the fairest.

I’m looking forward to meeting with her.

This time, we must

get the weapons out at all costs.

Feng’s Mansion

I can wait outside

for Miss Dongyue.

Yes.

Help!

Help!

Let me out!

I’m scared!

Help!

Help!

Anyone?

Who’s there? Hello?

Help!

I’m scared!

Anyone?

Who is it?

Wen Xin!

Wen Xin.

What’s wrong? What happened?

Why are you here alone?

What’s going on?

There, there.

We’re two turns away.

You cried so hard just now.

Fabrics!

If your father saw you like this,

he’d blame me for bullying you.

That... That room...

I checked it.

There were a few toys,

candles and a lighter.

Why didn’t you light it?

Don’t lock me inside alone.

Father, where’s mother?

Where is she? Let me see her.

Stop!

She’s gone.

She can’t be.

You’re lying. Let me see her!

You’re lying!

Mother!

Mother, where are you?

Let me see her. You’re lying!

Let me go! She wouldn’t die!

Let go of me!

I need to see her!

Let me go!

Don’t take me here!

I need my mother!

Let me out!

Let me out now!

Let me out!

Let me out now!

Let me out!

I need to see my mother!

Let me out now!

I need my mother!

Let me out now!

Cheer up. Don’t be too sad.

Excuse me.

I’ll take this one.

Sure.

Keep the change.

Thank you, sir.

You told me your mother’s name is Lan, literally orchid.

Look how beautiful this orchid is.

Now it is yours.

Don’t I even get a smile?

You should be happy

so that your mother will rest in peace in heaven.

We can smell its fragrance

from afar.

So can your mother up there.

Don’t you think

you should take good care of the orchid

as well as yourself?

Right?

Good girl.

Let’s go wash your face

before going home

to spare your father from worries.

Come.

What’s your name?

Others call me Highness,

while my mother calls me Xinyao.

My mother called me Wen Xin.

Little Wen Xin.

Dongyue, calm down.

He meant to...

You have no idea what she went through.

Her father ignored her when her mother passed away

and locked her up in a hovel in the garden.

She was there all alone

and cried herself hoarse

before servants let her out.

I’m sorry. I...

Your so-called surprise

brought her back

to her worst nightmare.

You’re utterly inconsiderate!

She is found!

The Third Prince found her and took her home.

You think

everyone likes your surprise?

That’s not a surprise

but pure arrogance.

You’re showing the world

that nobody can say no to you.

Dongyue!

Xi,

this is so not like you.

Were it before,

you’d talk back to her.

I remember the time when I lost my mother.

She’s so young.

Daole,

I made a terrible mistake.

Here you go.

Thank you.

Dongyue.

Look,

a bunny.

How adorable!

My wolf

is going to eat your bunny.

No!

Don’t eat me.

I’m sorry about last time.

It was my fault.

I prepared a gift for you

without knowing your condition.

I was careless.

Consider the dough bunny

as my apology and forgive me, alright?

My mother taught me

to be tolerant.

But a dough bunny

is way too cheap.

I’ve booked Mr. Zhang’s entire day.

He can make you

whatever you want.

Really?

Anything?

Yes.

As many as you want.

Can you please make me a little figure?

Thank you.

And thank you, sir.

“Sir” is for strangers.

We’re closer than that.

Alright, alright.

She can call you whatever she wants.

“Sir” is fine.

It’s polite.

Bunny.

This bunny is you.

Make two more figures.

-A man and a woman. -This is you.

Yes.

Look.

This is me.

And this is you.

What are you doing?

This is Dongyue.

And this is Prince Xinyao.

Why...

Why did you call him by his name?

How is he different?

Your relationship with Daole

is just like that between Xinyao and me.

So,

is there a problem?

Wen’s Mansion

Wen Xin.

Ziyuan.

What brings you here?

Tomorrow is your birthday, isn’t it?

Dongyue asked me to check on you

and see if there’s anything you need

or want.

I’m fine.

Prince Xinyao promised to

celebrate with me.

Listen to you!

All you care about is him, don’t you?

I want to wear this flower hair ring

and

the dress over there.

Sure.

I know

that’s a gift from Prince Xinyao.

Prince Xinyao asked me to tell you

he’d love to celebrate your birthday with you,

but his father asked to see him tomorrow.

So he could only come after that.

When would that be?

When he comes,

we might miss the Lantern Festival.

Well,

he wants you to have this.

And he said

he’d make it up to you

when he comes back.

That new dress can wait.

I’ll wear it

when he’s here.

I heard your birthday is tomorrow.

At night, there will be a grand lantern show in town.

Are you interested?

I’ll go with Dongyue.

She’s out doing something for me,

so she can’t go.

I don’t think

your father will let you go out

without a chaperon.

What are you going to do?

Hey,

I’m an adult, too.

I can take you.

If you agree,

I’ll speak to your father.

Maybe you’ll get a chance

to see Dongyue, too.

What choice do I have?

I’m just a kid.

A smart one, actually.

Where is Dongyue?

You didn’t tell her, did you?

Today is your birthday.

How could she miss it?

Just be patient.

Lu Chuan wrote this for you, didn’t he?

He’s best at copying handwriting.

Look what he wrote.

“Sincerely, Prince Charming”.

I was wondering

The Third Prince was caught up with work.

How come he was back so quickly?

I didn’t sign his name.

I’m only here

because today is Wen Xin’s birthday.

Otherwise, I wouldn’t rise to your bait.

Let’s go.

They’re having fun as a family.

Don’t be a third wheel.

I need to protect Xi.

Relax.

Look how happy everyone is.

What could happen?

You have no idea

how many people want him dead.

Deputy Prime Minister’s followers,

Lu Yuantong’s supporters,

and Marquis An’s remnants.

Last year at Zhuming Post,

-a few days ago outside the city... -Enough.

Look,

they’re far from us.

Don’t be paranoid.

Can’t we enjoy ourselves for once?

Look,

you’ve been teaching me martial arts.

Let me buy you drinks in return.

I want this one.

Sure.

This one, too.

Yes.

Sweet lotus seeds! Tasty lotus seeds!

-Dongyue. -Have a look.

Look, sweet lotus seeds.

-Wen Xin, you’ve had too many snacks. -Would you like some, Miss?

Buy some.

As many as you like.

Here you are.

Thank you.

Try it.

No, thanks.

Snacks are for kids. I’m an adult.

What’s good about being an adult

if you can’t even eat sweets?

This is the best day

of my life!

Back in Marquis An’s Mansion,

nobody cared about me

except Her Ladyship who always brought me with her.

She must be a nice person.

No, she is not!

I only served as her contrast.

Let’s drink.

All these years,

only Dongyue truly cares about me.

So do I.

Right.

And Minister Feng, too.

Thanks to him,

my face got recovered,

and he gave me a new name.

No one would call me

Ugly Mingzhu again.

It’s Ziyuan now.

I came up with that name.

Ziyuan.

That was my idea. I gave you that name.

Everyone, drinks are on me!

To rebirth!

To...

To stupid Daole!

Sir, your treat?

Yes! I’ll pay.

You’ve walked a long way and must be tired.

Let’s have a rest.

Are there snacks left?

May I have some?

More, please?

What did you give him?

He said he didn’t eat sweet lotus seeds,

but I... I didn’t know he’d be like this.

Are you alright?

Lotus...

Lotus seeds are bitter.

I had those

my sister picked when I was little.

They were so bitter.

I wouldn’t eat them again.

What should we do?

Water.

I need water.

Water! Go get water!

Hurry!

Water? Got it!

Life is bitter.

The only sweet thing is to have met you.

♪Years pass by♪

♪Fate is too deep to understand♪

♪Time flies during it♪

♪Repeatedly it drowns the sorrows♪

♪The moon shines around♪

♪Love cuts away anxiety♪

♪Hope I could have a colorful dream♪

♪Silent but gentle♪

♪Love can’t stop♪

♪Hold hand and grow old♪

♪Hope I could sing an ode♪

♪Peaceful and everlasting♪

♪Enjoy the warm nightfall♪

♪Live the rest of life wholeheartedly♪

♪Life is like a dream♪

♪When waking up we stay together♪

♪Love can’t stop♪

♪Hold hand and grow old♪

♪Hope I could sing an ode♪

♪Peaceful and everlasting♪