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♫ In this elaborately written letter, all the words of love are filled with you. ♫

♫ The flowers within ten miles blossom elegantly for you. ♫

♫ I perform the zither, as if you are standing behind me. ♫

♫ The rain falls while I foolishly wait for you. ♫

♫ Use these deep, shallow, near, and far distances ♫

♫ to add a touch of poetry to our regrets and entanglements. ♫

♫ This bitter, sweet, dream-like, and fantasy-like origin of our intertwined fates ♫

♫ is so that we can pleasantly drink this alcohol under the threat of swords and knives. ♫

♫ Use this lifetime, these moments of encounters ♫

♫ to trade for just one short instant when you can be with me. ♫

♫ These words, sentences, sentiments, and intentions contain hopes ♫

♫ that you and I can listen to the rain as we stand under the eave. ♫

[Bloody Romance] [Episode 11]

Curved Jade Sword.

I'm not as ignorant as you think, right?

Who is Xie Tingyun of Jiangnan to you?

You are a smart man. So tell me.

Why didn't I ask you inside Guihua City

and neither did I ask you on the way here;

but yet, choosing to ask you now?

Because Master Mei and I have proved our worth.

Very good.

It seems like you thought things through last night.

I was just the Xie family's stableman.

Qingmang Techniques. You know Xie family secret martial arts forms that are only passed down through male clan members.

A stableman?

I'm sure that even the Xie family's eldest daughter's martial arts are inferior to yours.

I really was just the Xie family's stableman!

Master only taught me martial arts because he liked me!

Entering Guihua City in order to kill Cha Luo? The price is too great!

You are just a stableman! Why did you have to do that?

If not for the Xie family, I would have died long ago!

The Xie family gave me my life!

I smell the scent of bamboo shoots.

We were out for so long.

The earliest shoots should be gone.

This year's bamboo roasted meat won't be as good.

That's fine. As long as you make it, it'll taste good.

They should have gone back already.

Yes.

I had them say they went to the southern Xinjiang's Five Poison Sect to kill an altar master.

The altar master is already dead.

Not bad. You are the most stable.

I know what you're thinking about.

I'm thinking which bamboo shoots we can use to roast meat.

To me, Wan Mei is just a pawn.

You've been with me since you were nine years old.

No one can take your place.

Don't make assumptions out of jealousy. That is not like you.

I understand.

You treat me as one of your own.

I'm not making an assumption, nor am I jealous.

But she ate Nine-Lives.

Only if her heart is torn out,

can Gong Zi live on.

[Assassin Mei's Courtyard]

Master.

I want to eat fish today.

Roasted fish! Can I?

Why not? I'll go prepare.

Chang An!

Is there a place in Guihua City where Qiantong spies don't visit?

Master, what do you want to do?

Practice the sword.

Gong Zi gave me the Silver Snake Sword,

but I don't know how to use it at all!

If I could have a place

where I can hide from everyone,

that would be best!

You're right.

You are not a Heavenly Assassin. You shouldn't let others know you are practicing martial arts.

I know of a place.

It should be relatively safe. I'll take you there later.

Are you sure this place will work?

There are no absolutely safe places in Guihua City.

But when I was free, I looked around this area.

- Recently, no one has come here. - Oh.

Chang An.

Am I the only person you've ever liked?

Before you saw me,

did you ever like anyone else?

The fish... will take a little longer.

Master can use this time to practice her sword first.

All right!

Why didn't you dodge?

I trust you.

That move was good. For catching someone off guard, it is interesting.

Have you ever liked anyone else before?

I won't ask anymore.

But swear that from now on,

you will only like me!

♫ In this elaborately written letter, all the words of love are filled with you. ♫

♫ The flowers within ten miles blossom elegantly for you. ♫

I... I already swore long ago.

♫ The rain falls while I foolishly wait for you. ♫

♫ Use this lifetime, these moments of encounters ♫

♫ to trade for just one short instant when you can be with me. ♫

♫ These words, sentences, sentiments, and intentions contain hopes ♫

♫ that you and I can listen to the rain as we stand under the eave. ♫

Yue Ying.

I am here.

Is something wrong?

Why don't you go inside to rest?

There's no need.

Why don't you also come and sit with me?

Your face tells me you're full of thoughts.

I just thought of

the story you told me before.

Which one?

The story about Warrior Gu Feng

fighting with his sword and reciting a poem at the same time.

"The nine horses bleed to die.

I was told to hold the saddle and cry. Armed soldiers were recruited

to attack for revenge."

Where?

Not far away.

It's right in front of you.

Is it Wan Mei?

I don't know why she ate Nine-Lives,

but it is definitely her.

Can it still be taken out?

Nine-Lives protects the heart. At the moment when her life is in danger,

the medicine will rush to her heart.

You just need to remove her heart before she dies.

Go send a message.

Have her wait for me at Bi'an Chamber.

[Bi'an Chamber]

After my eyesight was restored,

you were the first face I saw.

You resemble my mother.

You both have a widow's peak. (V-shaped hairline on forehead)

I don't know where my mother went.

Before she left, she left me a jade ruyi. (Chinese ceremonial scepter)

There were two lines of text carved onto it.

"If the hatred lasted for three years,

suicide by hanging, cut all ties

between mother and son."

Last time, you said I went to Xuanji Palace

for my mother. You were right.

I wanted to use the object inside the Xuanji Box

to pull out the Blood Lotus Sect by the roots,

to get revenge for my mother!

Gong Zi, why are you telling me this?

There is something that I thought you should know.

City Master! I was wrong! I forfeit!

- No matter what, you want to save your Shadow? - Yes!

- What if it's in exchange for your life? - I'm willing!

No one is willing to live half dead. If I don't save her,

my conscience will not be at ease. I know my capabilities are limited.

I cannot save the world. But as long as I come across them, I will give it a try!

I hope that there can be a way to help both sides.

A solution where I don't have to hurt myself

or those next to me, and I can save others, too!

Once I am able to do that,

I hope you can help me, Gong Zi.

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- Do you wish to die this much? - If she dies,

I won't live anymore either.

Do you know that what you just said

- is punishable by skinning in the torture chamber? - So what?

What did she do?

What does it have to do with you? Why are you willing to die with her?

No matter what things she has done,

they are my business.

I will bear them all for her.

Did I say that I will let her die?

I was just thinking, what kind of mental cultivation I should give her.

- But... - Get out of Bi'an Chamber!

Gong Zi.

You've awakened from your drunkenness?

I deserve punishment by death!

Get up.

Nine-Lives. There's only one.

Then I will impart her mental cultivation,

to increase the effectiveness of Nine-Lives.

Yes.

Let her put herself to good use.

If she fails a mission one day,

then you can harvest her heart and bring it back.

An order from Tingzhu Courtyard:

Wan Mei is requested at Bi'an Chamber to receive a mission!

[Bi'an Chamber]

[Kill Ruan Niang of Zhaixing Tower on the sixth month of the twelfth year of Tianyou.]

"Kill Ruan Niang of Zhaixing Tower

on the sixth month of the twelve year of Tianyou."

[Zhaixing Tower]

Zhaixing Tower is located outside the capital next to Yongyue Lake.

Rumors say that Zhaixing Tower is not just a restaurant.

It is also the spy headquarters for the current Grand Tutor, Yue Qingya.

Ruan Niang is Zhaixing Tower's owner.

She is also the woman Yue Qingya trusts the most.

This time, Master Mei and I are to be disguised as husband and wife.

We come from the southern city of Changle and are en route to the capital city;

and on our way, we've stumbled upon Zhaixing Tower to stay

and observe Ruan Niang's movements.

Madame, are you here to have a meal or lodging?

Lodging!

My lady, I'll introduce our place to you.

I guarantee that you will be satisfied. Come on in.

Welcome, welcome.

Our guesthouse has guestrooms on eight levels.

Each level has its own unique design.

Of course,

the higher the level, the more expensive it is.

Which level would you like to stay on?

The ninth level! How much will it cost?

My lady, our ninth level is not open to guests.

I'm flexible with the cost. If this is not enough, I can add more.

I'm truly sorry.

Shopkeeper, rules are made by man.

They can be changed according to the price. Anyway, I have more than enough money!

I want the room on the east side!

I really cannot give that to you.

Then I want the room on the west!

All the more I can't agree, My Lady!

Why not? Do you want to continue doing business or not?

Wife, don't be angry. Don't be angry.

If you are angry, my heart will ache in pain.

My Lady, actually,

rules are fixed by our lady boss. Please don't put me in a tight spot.

No way!

I only want to stay on the ninth level!

Wife, I will speak to him.

What about the eighth level?

Eighth level is good!

What?!

Who taught you to spout nonsense? How did I teach you at home?!

M-My Lady, I will arrange the best room for you on the eighth level, the Silver Fox Suite!

The suite is decorated with good quality silver tiger skins.

It's best suited to a beauty like you.

I will also gift you a pot of rose petal tea.

The rose petals were freshly picked only this morning!

Its fragrance is bewitching.

What do you think, My Lady?

Your guesthouse has irksome regulations,

but the shopkeeper has some sense.

You flatter me.

Fine! I'll settle for the eighth level.

This way, I can lay on the silver fox skins and gaze at the stars.

- It will be lovely. - Yes!

- Waiter! - Yes!

Send these two guests to the Silver Fox Suite on the eighth level immediately!

Yes, sir!

By implication of the shopkeeper's words, Ruan Niang lives in the west room on the ninth level.

"The east room is not available but the west room is even more so." This sentence makes it obvious.

Gong Zi said Ruan Niang's place has the Fenduo Map of the Blood Lotus Sect, and asked me to get that for him.

I've inquired and it is true that Zhaixing Tower does not make the ninth level accessible to guests.

On the rare occasions that people stay there, Ruan Niang will personally deliver tea and water.

No one else is allowed up there. We have little chance of going up.

This is the only tower, there is no other way up to the roof.

The corridors are patrolled day and night.

It won't be easy for us to climb up.

Are there any skilled martial artists in this tower?

Yes, and there are many.

Before we entered this tower, the people guiding horses

and welcoming guests are all skilled in martial arts.

Such a high level of security.

It seems like this is a dead end.

Every one of your missions previously

were dead ends at first glance.

That's true.

Then let's do as the shopkeeper said.

Before we think of a plan, let's wait for the sun to rise and set,

enjoying the stars and watching the moon.

[Grand Tutor's Manor]

Grand Tutor!

Where is this news from?

On the letter, there's just a drawing of an apricot flower.

[Ruan Niang of Zhaixing Tower]

Guihua City, Chuixing Tower.

Did the person you sent to Xunaji Chamber of southern Xinjiang return yet?

He just returned.

He investigated everything.

He couldn't find the Xuanji Box you mentioned.

Then someone must have taken it.

In the Xuanji Box, I put

the Blood Lotus Sect's highest level gu insect.

Only Lan He

and Prince Ning would be interested in it.

Why would they want that?

Right now that's not clear. In short, things are beginning to stir.

They are even interested in Zhaixing Tower now.

Then what should I do?

Send reinforcements to Zhaixing Tower.

Also, tell Ruan Niang that I am busy.

I do not have time to see her. Tell her to be careful.

Catch the assassin alive.

Yes!

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[Order from Grand Tutor Yue]

Ruan Niang!

Come in.

It seems like an assassin has come to Zhaixing Tower.

To kill whom?

Me.

[Target: Ruan Niang]

[Age: 25]

[Title: Owner of Zhaixing Tower]

[Description: learns information from her tower, her enchanting smiles aimed towards Qingya]

[Difficulty: three out of five stars]

The news from the Grand Tutor.

He probably also sent people from the capital. They should arrive soon.

The Grand Tutor cares about you.

Does he care about me

or the thing he hid with me?

The assassin should have moved into Zhaixing Tower by now.

Go and have people strengthen the security.

Examine the guests and see how many beautiful young girls there are.

If there is one with an umbrella, tell me immediately.

Yes.

I'll say this. The scenery here is quite nice.

One single tower, behind it, is Yongyue Lake.

The weather is so hot, but it's so cool inside this room!

I don't even need to push away the fox skin!

Do you know where you are the most handsome?

Your eyes!

Because your eyes...

have me in them!

Someone is listening.

What are you doing here?

- I... - Stop!

My Lady.

Perfect, I didn't know where to look for someone at this hour.

Go! Bring ten bottles of wine here!

I want the best Zhuyeqing wine. I don't care about the cost. (A very high-quality wine with medicinal properties)

- Ten bottles?! - Yes! Ten bottles!

Wife, wife!

Your stomach isn't well, maybe you shouldn't drink.

How did I marry such a useless man?!

I'm angry every day! So what if I drink some wine?

You can drink, but let's drink less. Two bottles?

Ignore him. I'm spending my own family's money!

Hurry and go!

- Waiter, heat up the wine. - Okay.

And I want to drink cold wine!

Five cold, five warm!

Madam, wait for a little while. I'll prepare it right away!

Once the wine arrives, drink some with me!

I don't know how to drink.

You don't know or don't dare?

It's just drinking, why should I be afraid?

Then, what if...

you have a secret I shouldn't hear

and are afraid you'll tell it after you get drunk?

Every word I say is sincere.

My Lady, your wine.

My Lady, you have good tolerance.

What? Do you want to stay behind and drink with me?

I do not dare!

No worries!

My husband is merely a decoration, you don't have to mind him!

You must be jesting. I'll take my leave! I'll go now!

He is still outside.

This wine is really fragrant!

The last time I had such good wine

was many months ago!

Don't you move!

Face the wall!

That's right! Stand right there!

The view from Zhaixing Tower is really good.

Too bad that you are here!

Say it! Isn't it?

Wife, you are correct.

You... Besides your barely competent martial arts skills,

there is nothing else that you are good at!

You made my father threaten his life and insist that I marry you.

Tell me. What's so good about you?

Tell me!

I... I am obedient.

Fine! You are obedient!

Then you stand here, stand till the next morning!

Chang An! I drank so much already,

but you still won't drink with me?

If you don't drink,

it means that you are not sincere.

You're a little drunk.

I'm not drunk.

I'm thinking of things.

Chang An, do you think I am beautiful?

You are.

Then, besides me,

did you ever think another woman was beautiful?

Say, have you?

Yes, I have, but I only treated her as family.

At that time, I was brought from the streets into the Xie family home by Master.

I was the stableman of the Xie family's eldest daughter.

That time, Young Mistress had just turned twelve years old. She dressed prettily.

She was the kind of person that I did not dare look in the eyes usually.

Then what happened?

Once, a horse became agitated. There was no time to put on shoes so I chased him barefoot.

The soles of my feet were punctured by thorns.

It was Young Mistress who personally bandaged my wounds.

Her face was very close to mine.

Just like how close you are to me right now.

That was the only time before I met you, that I felt

that a person could look so pretty.

As beautiful as the fairies in an opera.

What you mean is

that another woman is better looking than I am, is that it?

Who is staying up there?

Sir, the east room on the eighth level has just been occupied by a young couple.

The wife is a spoiled brat.

She disciplines her husband as if she is disciplining her servant.

From the moment they stepped in, they can not stop arguing.

Do you want me to go up and remind them to lower their voices?

No need.

When they leave the room tomorrow, go up and inspect it.

Charge them double for the things that they've broken.

Yes!

Look at your not-knowing-what-to-do expression.

I am not angry.

I just want to

destroy this room entirely.

Then they will believe in our disguises.

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♫ I've never acted with proud indulgence. ♫

♫ See how the fallen flowers look so ignorant. ♫

♫ Your words “I will wait” prompt the racing of my heart. ♫

♫ I will wait for the wind and rain to brew this fragrant wine into a gentle drift. ♫

♫ I've never inexplicably fallen into disgrace. ♫

♫ I sigh that time is an elegant swan goose in flight. ♫

♫ I will use my lifetime of pain and loneliness ♫

♫ to welcome the simultaneous ring from the zithers into the night. ♫

♫ Who worsens the ache in my heart? ♫

♫ My heart's warmth will make these autumn leaves concentrated. ♫

♫ When will you grow drunk in the autumn wind with me, ♫

♫ so that I will be able to walk out of my dreams? ♫

♫ The zither music evokes feelings of desolation and cheerlessness. ♫

♫ Of a lifetime, the moon is always high, the dew is always heavy. ♫

♫ Alone, I foolishly sit among the blue ocean waters, ♫

♫ while the conifer plants grow in exuberance. ♫

♫ Who worsens the ache in my heart? ♫

♫ My heart's warmth will make these autumn leaves concentrated. ♫

♫ When will you grow drunk in the autumn wind with me, ♫

♫ so that I will be able to walk out of my dreams? ♫

♫ Who worsens the ache in my heart? ♫

♫ My heart's warmth will make these autumn leaves concentrated. ♫

♫ When will you grow drunk in the autumn wind with me, ♫

♫ so that I will be able to walk out of my dreams? ♫

♫ So that I will be able to walk out of my dreams. ♫