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♫ In this elaborately written letter ♫

♫ the words of love are filled with you. ♫

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

♫ I perform the zither ♫

♫ 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 14]

Let's go.

Where are the guards?

- You go report this. I'll go in and take a look. - Yes, sir.

You don't have to save me.

I don't have time to deal with your depression. This is my mission.

You can fail your missions, but I can't.

Hey, beautiful, did you come to break out prisoners? Take us, too.

- Get lost. - Be careful. Their doors aren't locked.

Grand Tutor Yue is very clever. He foresaw that someone would try to break in.

You with your skinny arms and legs, how can you defeat us?

How about surrendering, letting us capture and bring you two to exchange for the antidote?

In my eyes, dead people don't need antidotes.

Everyone stay alert!

Miss Yue Ying, listen to the sounds.

We're surrounded.

You won't be able to get me out of here.

Whether we can get out of here or not is my business. If you really are concerned about me, then say nothing more.

Stop! They are trying to trick us.

Save me! Save me! Help me!

Sir, should we put out the fire?

The prison breakers are still inside. Keep waiting.

The prison breakers have already escaped! Hurry and save us!

Sir, why don't we go in and look? If the prison breakers have already fled

the other prisoners will all be burned to death. Grand Tutor will definitely blame us.

- Take a squad of swordsmen inside. Archers! - Here!

- Keep watch outside! - You men, come in with me! - Yes, sir!

- Let's put out the fire! - Yes, sir!

- Save us! - Get water!

Let's go. Hurry!

Hurry! Help me!

Get these bodies out of here!

A woman?

Take her!

Get the other one!

I told you to be even more on guard.

Now you're telling me

she's been taken away?

Sir, please punish me.

How many were there?

Only one, a girl.

And how many people did you send? How many died?

There were forty-eight Imperial Bodyguards and archers.

There were also jail guards and the jailers. There were only eight who escaped.

What about the two death row convicts that were arranged?

They're also dead.

You good-for-nothing!

Your Excellency, this was definitely Prince Ning's doing.

And the proof? Is it just because she's a woman?

Forgive me for being incapable!

The assassin originally

went to Zhaixing Tower. I'm worried

They will continue to target Ruan Niang.

Your Excellency is right. I'll send people to protect Ruan Niang.

It's no fun. I don't want to play anymore.

When you're losing, then it's no fun anymore?

Who let you touch my accessory box!?

Spare me!

Shouldn't you hurry and tell City Master what just happened?

Just now, I saw some dust on your accessory box. I just wanted to wipe it off.

I didn't intentionally move it. City Master, please spare my lowly life.

City Master is in a good mood today.

She'll spare you. Get lost now.

Yes, yes.

Who said I am in a good mood today?

If you were in a bad mood, he would have died right away.

I just didn't want his blood all over my accessory box.

It's getting late.

Let me comb your hair and you can go to bed soon.

Tell me the story,

the story about this accessory box.

You have to listen to it?

Yes.

Around ten years ago, there was a little girl

whose parents had both died. Ever since she was little

she had been betrothed to someone from a well-known family called Xie.

Her aunt and uncle were both looking forward to her marrying into a rich family.

She was like a chicken ascending into a heavenly world. So they treated her really well.

One day, the uncle told her that he would take her to visit the Xie family.

The little girl was really happy. She spent a lot of time choosing a gift

and decided to bring a gold woven wooden accessory box.

The lotus flower on the box was hand carved by the little girl.

She followed her uncle to the Xie family home

and gave the dressing box to the main lady of the Xie family.

But who would have thought, that the young master, Xie Tingyun,

already had someone he liked in mind, so he was disrespectful to the little girl.

And both Master Xie and the main lady of the family told her that her eyebrows

were both sharp and pointed upwards, a sign that she was destined to kill people.

They requested to break the marriage arrangement. When she got back home,

her aunt and uncle said the little girl had lost her value.

They started to treat her badly, spoke badly of her, and used violence on her.

That day, I drank the water that my aunt gave me.

Then, I lost my senses.

When I woke up, I realized that I had been already put inside a coffin.

And right next to me was a dead body.

They arranged a ghost marriage!

I was scared to death. I crazily tried and tried to move the cover of the coffin

until my whole hand was covered in blood.

It was getting more difficult for me to breath and my vision was getting blurry.

Suddenly the coffin was opened

and a really beautiful woman appeared in front of me.

That woman took out a vase

and said that her name was Lan He, the city master of Guihua City.

And inside the vase,

was a gu insect that could help strengthen my internal power,

improve my martial arts, and then allow me to take revenge.

I trusted her and planted the gu insect inside of myself.

I entered Guihua City, and killed my uncle's entire family.

Then,

I used my mission as an excuse and then killed off the Xie family.

I took back my accessory box.

This accessory box isn't just my mother's relic.

It is also a remembrance of the shame the Xie family gave me.

I want to never forget it.

Never forget it!

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It's late. You should sleep.

Kiss me. Just once.

I haven't been able to have sex for a long time.

If you're like this, it makes it more difficult for me.

My relatives betrayed me.

It was Lan He who saved me.

She pulled me back from the gates of hell.

I thought I would be grateful to her for life.

But she was just using me.

She provoked me to fight with Cha Wu. Both sides suffered.

What "follow one's heart's desires?"

What "do whatever I please?"

They were all lies!

Enough. It's all in the past.

It's not over!

That blind son of Lan He

is still here! He's always bossing me around!

He's also placed that Wan Mei

right under my eyes. I get annoyed just seeing her!

Wan Mei will soon lose her life. She won't be able to bother you anymore.

Of course.

If Yue Qingya lets her off, I will chase her down and kill her in the end.

After Wan Mei was captured, we also lost news of Chang An.

Men really are not dependable.

What if he comes back?

He has served two consecutive failed masters. Of course, he must die.

But I should think about

how I should torment him

before he dies.

Where is that Wordless Decree now?

Your Highness, do you remember?

Before my father died, he handed you the Soul Cleaving Sword,

told you to protect the sword with your life,

kill Cha Luo, and take back her accessory box?

I remember.

The Wordless Decree is in Cha Luo's accessory box.

- Who is it? - It's me.

What is it?

Grand Tutor's subordinate, Mo Fei, is here.

Did he say why he is here?

He said the assassin who tried to kill you was rescued from prison.

Grand Tutor was afraid for your safety, so he sent some expert martial artists to protect you.

All right, I understand.

Go down and take care of them first, I will come down soon.

Yes.

Your Highness, you can stop worrying.

You and Yue Qingya...

Your Highness, please don't ask.

I can tell whether it is serious or not.

I was too nosy.

Your Highness, I'll go check on Grand Tutor's men.

Please, you must wait for me. Under no circumstance should you act on impulse.

All right.

Ruan Niang!

How is the Grand Tutor?

Grand Tutor has been well. He was just worried about your safety.

I am safe here.

The assassin won't attack me again any time soon.

I appreciate Grand Tutor's good intentions.

The future is still long.

Even though that gang failed, others might want to make trouble.

Ruan Niang, don't worry. I personally trained these men.

They know how to behave properly.

Since this is the case, I must thank Grand Tutor.

This is my room. You all can stay out here to stand guard.

Yes, ma'am.

If Wan Mei returns to Guihua City, she might not survive. I'll go back first to check on her.

The wordless decree is probably hidden in Chuixing Tower.

I'll look for an opportunity to retrieve it. There's no need to worry.

I know you don't want to live. I didn't want to save you either.

But I have to follow Gong Zi's orders.

No matter what,

I still have to thank you.

But compared to going back to Guihua City,

I'd rather die.

This is...

This is suijin incense's antidote.

It can cure the poison in the cut on your face.

Gong Zi asked me to bring it to you.

Suijin incense is produced in Xifan.

When it encounters blood, it rots your flesh and bones.

You...

Gong Zi, I'm disobeying you.

I only saved Wan Mei, so I can bring back Nine-Lives.

Gong Zi ordered me to save you

and bring you back to Guihua City alive. But since you don't want to return

and you're willing to die, then I'll grant your wish.

This is a poison I made. You will die immediately upon consuming it. You will not feel any pain.

You kept saying you wanted to die.

And now that I've given you the chance, you won't take it.

You've failed in your mission. Even if you return to Guihua City, death may well be waiting for you.

If you die here, it may save you from being tortured when you get back.

I'll give you an hour. In an hour, I'll come and retrieve your corpse.

I promise you that you'll be buried with full honor.

With you around, I'm not afraid.

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

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

I will not let you die. Whatever promises I've made,

I will keep them.

Whatever she's done, it'll be my concern. I want to bear these for her.

♫ 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? ♫

Whatever it is, I will never fail you.

No, I must keep this life.

I want those who failed me

to pay the price for it.

I've come to my senses.

I want to live.

Because I am not resigned to just dying like this.

Only if I live

will I have hope.

Fine, then I'll give you one more chance.

Gong Zi has just assigned a new mission to me. We're currently lacking a guiding herb.

In your current situation, you're ideal to give me a helping hand.

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Go to sleep.

When you wake up, you'll know what you need to do.

Those behind, catch up.

- Catch up. - Hurry up. Hurry and catch up.

Let me tell you this. We'll find a buyer for you when we reach Ling City.

Whether you will have a good life thereafter depends on your individual good luck.

Hurry.

Hurry it up.

- Are you okay? - Get up.

Get up!

From where did you find this one? Not only is she disfigured,

she's mute and lame, too. How will we be able to sell her?

Get up. Time to eat.

Pick it up if you still want to eat.

Hey, how are we going to sell off someone like her?

Don't tell me that you got her just for beating up along the way for fun.

Am I that idle? What are you talking about?

Someone paid a king's ransom for her to be sold in Ling City.

Although her face is disfigured, her body looks quite good.

Perhaps someone, who is rich but blind, will buy her.

You're having wishful thoughts.

[Ling City]

Catch up. Don't be slack.

Hurry it up.

Hey, Young Sir Xiao, our new products are here.

All of you, keep up.

Let's go. Hurry up.

Here, have a look. Here.

Here, here. Have a look.

Young Sirs, here, here.

Come to the front.

Come to the front. Here.

To the front. To the front.

If you wash and dress them up once you get home, they're definitely great beauties.

Good for companionship, good for doing hard work, whatever.

The highest bidder gets it, the highest bidder gets it.

Have a look. Have a look.

- I bid ten coins. - I bid five coins.

Everything is okay. Everything is okay.

Are you going to get up or not?

It's nothing.

She's fine. She's still breathing.

If she's still alive, don't bother about her. The business is more important.

Hey. Here. Here. Look.

She's a beauty.

Aiyo, Miss. Did I hit you?

- Is it done yet? - Take a look.

The color of your rouge is really beautiful. You have good taste.

Stop fidgeting. It'll be done soon.

You're Chang An?

Yes, I am.

Chang An, Chang An. (means "longlasting peace")

You're really blessed by this name. Both of your masters have met with bad ends,

yet you're safe and sound.

I am guilty. City Master, please punish me.

But I'm curious.

Since you had already escaped, why did you come back here again?

I have no family. Other than Guihua City, there's no place for me to go.

You're not afraid that I'll sentence you to death?

I returned here to wait for some news

of Master Mei being dead or alive.

Are you here to remind me that your master hasn't died yet,

so according to the rules, I can't put you to death?

I wouldn't dare.

He's loyal enough.

Based on this trait, not many Shadows in Guihua City

are like him.

You... are still thinking of him.

If you like him, I'll let him live

and give him to you.

Do not disfigure his looks.

Torture Chamber Master, did you hear that? Don't disfigure his looks.

Here, try this.

Miss, you've awakened.

I made this for you.

What's your name?

Are you a mute?

Oh yes. The porridge on the stove is ready. Just wait a moment.

You must be starved.

The mushroom in this rice porridge is from the hills behind.

It's really nutritious.

Here, have some. Don't be scared.

How are you?

Are you okay? Have some more.

I can see that you have so many wounds on your legs and body.

Rest a bit first. In two days,

Mister Lan will come to our village to nurse the sick.

I will bring you to him to be checked.

This is a good porridge.

What a pity for it to go to waste.

Master.

Put this healing balm on him after he's washed and cleaned.

Be sure to put the balm on every wound.

This... is the best of the healing balms.

Yes, Master, you don't have to worry.

I'm going to rest now. Take care of him before you go off to bed.

I understand.

Quite stubborn still.

All right, you'll get more of it later.

I received a secret report, saying that someone broke into the Heavenly Prison

and rescued a prisoner.

Yes, I got her out.

Wan Mei failed in her mission. She's a cripple now,

so...

Gong Zi,

we've planned so long for this. Now, the gu poison and Fenduo Map are both in our hands.

The only missing thing is the guiding herb.

I've injected the gu poison into her.

This errand

is well carried out.

I violated your orders, but I do not regret it.

Where is she now?

I've tasked someone with bringing her to Ling City.

I didn't do wrong!

Fine.

Go kneel outside and think hard about whether you were right or wrong!

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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? ♫