Original subtitles

♪ Memories of the past are always vivid ♪

♪ They accompanied me to take every step ♪

♪ On the road ♪

♪ Going through heat and cold ♪

♪ The bumpy journeyhas rendered my longing ♪

♪ Rock solid ♪

♪ The same moonlightshines on our shoulders ♪

♪ Even if we are far away separated ♪

♪ We are close in our hearts ♪

♪ The wind blew away the past ♪

♪ I look for your distant locationon the starry night ♪

♪ In the ocean of faces ♪

♪ For you, my heart burns and races ♪

♪ Despite its turns and twists,fate is in my hands ♪

♪ May waiting convert regretsinto a happy ending ♪

♪ May solitary figuresfind right companions ♪

♪ And become a pair ♪

=Time Flies and You Are Here=

=Episode 6=

[Writing poem for the courtesan, as good as the chancellor even though in white]

What do you think, Mr. Yan?

You lost all five rounds.

Are you still playing?

Sure.

Why not?

I have yet to win back the money I lost.

It seems like

you have nothing else to offer to me.

That's not true.

I have plenty of money.

Here.

(Zhong) I'll place this as my bet.

Is this yours?

How can you bet this?

Mind your own business.

Are you going to make a move or not?

No.

This is Zhong Ziyan's moneybag.

How could you place Zhong Ziyan's moneybag as bet?

Give it to me.

No.

Give it to me.

No.

That's enough.

Mr. Yan.

The lady is right.

Gambling with someone else's money

is inappropriate.

What do you suggest?

How about this?

Whoever loses this round

shall remove their clothes

and swim a lap across the lake.

What do you think?

- Across the lake! - Across the lake!

Fine. Come at me.

Okay.

Yan Boyang, let's just head home.

Leave me alone.

Hurry up and make a move.

Quit rushing me.

Hurry up.

Come on. Make a move.

What are you doing?

Stop looking at me. Look at the chess board instead.

Come with me.

Are you done?

Head of Nencao Hall.

Are you done writing?

Yes.

There you go.

Why are you in a daze?

Move out of the way.

Yes, sir.

What happened?

Nothing.

Do you know

why she'd participate in Sir Liu's Poetry Competition?

To win the fan.

Who is she doing it for?

She's not doing it for you anyway.

What do you mean?

What do you know?

I don't know.

It's just a guess.

Hanchen.

Both of you are not meant for each other.

Even if you make her a concubine,

it's still inappropriate.

Who is she trying to win the fan for?

Li Su.

I did not expect this,

but how would you know what is she going to do

after acquiring the fan?

Perhaps, it's not what you imagined.

It's uncertain.

This is for you without charge.

Ask anything you want.

Stop moving out and moving back in.

I'm not exactly young anymore.

I can't handle the trouble.

This is the last move.

I won!

I won!

I won!

I won!

It's the lady by his side who gave him ideas.

I saw it all.

What are you going to do?

Are you jumping into the lake?

Me?

You should jump into the lake instead.

Mr. Yan.

Zhao Xiaoqian protects you normally.

I'll not say anything about that.

For today's chess game,

you need to rely on a mere lady in order to win.

What should we do?

Strip him.

Throw him into the lake.

- Yes. - Yes.

How dare you?

Mr. Yan.

A man needs to be protected by a lady?

What's going on?

Shut that foul mouth of yours.

I'm telling you.

Stop regarding yourself highly.

Whoever lays a finger on Yan Boyang,

I'm not going to go easy on you.

Lady, what are you going to do?

You...

I...

Try laying a finger on her.

Attack.

I would like to see you try.

I'm not afraid of you.

What are you doing here?

Your grandfather is here to beat you up.

You came right on time.

The three of us brothers

have not fought together in a long time.

Come on.

How dare you harass others?

Do you understand?

Stop fighting.

Do you know who I am?

Stop fighting.

Stop fighting.

Stop it!

Sir Han.

You're all sons of prestigious families of the capital.

How could you behave this way?

Good-for-nothing fops

will achieve nothing in the future.

By all of your behaviour tonight,

how could you call yourself pillars of the future?

Where are the servants?

Where are they?

How dare they allow their masters to behave recklessly?

Where are they?

Sir Han.

Shut up.

Xiaoman.

I'm the assistant of Duke of Julu.

I failed to watch him.

I deserve to be punished.

Xiaoman.

It's not her fault.

Where's your assistant?

Sir Han.

If the master makes a mistake,

the servants should be reprimanded.

What is a befitting punishment?

Should all of them be flogged?

Sir Han.

Since both parties are at fault,

let's all compromise

and reduce the commotion.

Both assistants shall drink three cups of wine on behalf of their masters.

This incident shall pass.

Today is Lord Liu's Poetry Competition.

There are still matters to attend to.

Please do not allow this to affect your health, Sir Han.

I shall be punished on behalf of master.

I beg for your forgiveness, Sir Han.

Although His Highness is stubborn,

he's a man of integrity.

He's caught up in the moment.

I seek your understanding, Sir Han.

I think this matter should end here.

No one should bring this up ever again.

Listen up, both of you brats.

If you misbehave before me once again,

as your elder,

I'm going to submit the appeal to the capital.

What are you staring at?

Are you not satisfied?

Xiaoman, are you all right?

Boyang.

Congwen.

Calm down.

That's enough.

I'm just a troublemaker.

I've caused you much trouble.

It will not happen again.

Xiaoman, what's wrong?

Did you hear something?

Xiaoman.

You failed the task I entrusted you to.

Master, it's not entirely my fault.

Should I finish up on the task right now?

I want to go home.

I want to go home.

I want to go home.

I want to go home.

All right. I know.

The carriage is ready.

I want to go home.

I'm dropping you home right now.

Ziyan.

I want to go home.

Stay here and acquire the fan.

I shall send her home first.

Don't worry.

Come on. Let's go home.

I want to go home.

I want to go home.

Hanchen.

I want to go home.

What happened today was my fault.

I want to go home.

I'm not feeling well.

All right. We're almost home.

I feel uncomfortable.

(Qingtai Gate)

I want to go home.

Mother.

I want to go home.

What happened?

Xu Shu!

Your Highness, don't blame me.

It's your fault for insisting on marrying the daughter of Shen family.

Young Master Shen ordered me to do so.

I'll do anything you say in the future

in order to atone for my mistakes.

You...

I don't want to get married.

I don't want to get married.

Mother.

I don't want to get married.

All right. I promise you.

I object.

Nobody is allowed to marry you off.

All right?

Have a seat here.

I don't feel good.

I don't want to get married.

I've become a female attendant.

No one would marry me.

Who said so?

Who said no one would marry you?

I'll break their legs.

Nobody would be willing to marry me.

Who's going to marry me?

Who's going to marry me?

Who's going to marry me?

Me.

Really?

Zhao Xiaoqian and his female attendant

are still in the carriage.

Master.

Running back here took four hours.

Not to mention, Duke is stuck with a drunk brat.

Tonight, he will not be able to return.

Not bad.

Release the news tomorrow

that Duke of Julu, Zhao Xiaoqian,

is getting a concubine.

All right.

Minggu, think carefully.

Where else could Xiaoman go?

I have no idea.

Duke of Julu said he'd send her home.

However, the both of them went missing.

My child.

All right.

Here. Have a seat.

Have a seat.

She will not be able to get married.

Do not panic.

We don't know the details yet.

Don't panic.

Calm down.

We don't know what's going on.

Where are you going?

Request for troops from the censorate

to search for my daughter!

Calm down.

Find her!

No mistakes allowed!

We must find Duke of Julu.

Yes!

Move it!

Check that spot!

Over there!

There are news.

The guards mentioned that last night,

Duke's carriage left the city

and has yet to return.

Official Xie

should be searching for them on the opposite street.

Inform him about this.

Remember.

Do not let anyone hear this.

Yes.

Someone's coming.

Someone's coming.

Mr. Zhong, isn't that Xiaoman?

Why did the carriage stop?

Hurry up.

This is Duke of Julu's carriage.

Duke?

My father has come to our aid.

Get in.

Get in.

I'll check the situation out.

Xiaoman is going to stay hidden in the carriage.

Do not disclose this, Official Xie.

All right.

She will get off when no one is around.

We mustn't allow anyone to see this.

Don't worry.

I'm here.

What a mess.

What a mess.

(Main Hall)

I don't know if the child

was found.

Don't worry.

They will be home soon.

Look, there they are.

How did things go?

How did things go?

Have a seat and some water.

Here.

Have a seat.

Say something.

It's all over.

Xiaoman is already home.

She's in her room now.

The rest...

Spill it.

Say something.

According to the members of Duke of Julu Mansion,

it was probably a set-up.

Last night...

Last night, both of them

spent the night together in the carriage.

What?

Both of them spent the night in the carriage?

Nothing happened.

Our daughter still holds her reputation.

Well...

Last night,

the carriage stopped by at the back gate,

but it left the city last night.

It returned this morning.

Many citizens of the city witnessed this.

I'm not sure who spread the news.

They claim that Xiaoman is the woman in the carriage.

Well...

If this matter spreads,

my daughter

will not be able to get married.

Lady Xie, open up.

I'm here to deliver some rice balls over.

Xiaoman.

Open up.

You need to eat something regardless.

I made you rice balls personally.

It's going to turn soggy.

Xiaoman.

Xiaoman.

Come in.

Have something to eat.

There you go.

Xiaoman.

Eat some of these.

Look. It smells good.

I made them myself.

It's osmanthus filling.

How are my parents doing?

What else could it be?

They have been crying nonstop.

Don't worry.

We're figuring something out.

Everything will be all right.

Did you know

that Zhao Xiaoqian and my departure from the city

was a set-up?

If it was a set-up,

I'll not be able to escape this.

A set-up?

Who did this?

Shen Yan?

Hurry up.

Hurry up.

Hanchen.

Where have you been last night?

You were nowhere to be seen.

Where have you been?

By the way, my mother told me that

last night, Xie Xiaoman's father

requested a troop from the censorate.

Could the both of you...

A woman's reputation is at stake.

Quit joking around.

Hong Su.

You're dismissed.

Was Shen Yan the culprit?

Xu Shu is terrible.

Lock him up with the prisoners on death row

for a couple of days.

Wait.

Prisoners on death row?

The prison contains dangerous criminals.

If you force Xu Shu into his demise, Shen Yan

would never let this go.

Never let this go?

Let's see who's more powerful between

Marquess Shen and I, the Duke of Julu.

Just act according to my orders.

Watch Shen Yan closely.

Release a warrant.

I'm going to finish him.

Hanchen.

Shen Yan is just there.

We're ready to move any time.

Right now,

the capital will be informed of this matter soon.

Both the guests of the mansion will not allow

you to remain at Wujiang Prefecture.

Hold on.

What's going on?

Let me get this straight.

Last night,

you and Xie Xiaoman spent the night out there.

Shen Yan and Xu Shu were the culprits.

If this reaches the capital...

What else is there to think about?

Shen Yan created this mess clearly to destroy

the engagement between Shen Zhaowen and I.

However, he has no idea how much

my parents value this union.

Once this matter reaches the capital,

they will not annul the engagement,

instead they'd bring the marriage forward.

Shen family is a noble family

that prioritises traditions.

Shen Yan attempted

to make Xiaoman and Hanchen spend the night together

in order to destroy Hanchen's reputation.

Shen Zhaowen is the niece of Noble Consort Cao.

In the harem, this will not be allowed.

The marriage will be annulled.

However, they have no idea that

Prince Pu and Princess Consort Pu

would opt to destroy Xiaoman's reputation instead.

Regardless if she has to bear

the crime of seducing Hanchen,

they'd do anything to clear Hanchen's name

and force him to apologise

to marry Shen Zhaowen.

Why would they do so?

I have yet to settle down at Wujiang Prefecture

and they are urging me to return to the capital.

The imperial court is undergoing drastic changes.

As Shen family is an important relative of the royal family,

they will be entrusted great tasks.

My father is clearly trying to leech off their authority.

He should consider my identity.

If I returned,

all of them would be cautious of me.

It will only repeat the same outcome.

Hanchen, you mustn't return.

I'll not leave.

Let's beat him at his own game

and take this to the next level.

Let's fulfil what Shen Yan wants

and make Xiaoman your concubine.

Do you even know what you're talking about?

Of course I do.

We're taking advantage of the precarious situation.

If we do not do so,

Xie Xiaoman will be implicated by

Prince Pu and Princess Consort Pu.

The best solution right now

is for all of you to be on the same side.

I beg for your permission, Duke.

Let me think about it.

Hanchen?

How could you allow Xie Xiaoman

to marry Hanchen?

How could you even think of that?

Xingzhou.

What's happening?

Master is enraged again?

Uncle Liangji.

From the warehouse, select some premium goods

and endowment to propose to the Su family

and examine their intentions.

Enter right from the front gate.

There's no need to evade the crowd.

Wait.

What's going on?

Why would we suggest a proposal?

Is Duke of Julu aware of this?

Yes.

Don't worry.

Go ahead and do it openly.

I'll bear the consequences.

Well... Uncle Liangji.

Like I said,

if anything happens, I'll bear the consequences.

How is Xiaoman doing?

I'm not sure.

Lady Xie will not let me in.

I supposed she had something to eat.

Lady Su is keeping her company.

For the lady's coming of age ceremony,

the required manteau is embroidered and ready.

Why did this occur?

For something like that to happen,

her reputation is gone.

What's the point of holding the coming of age ceremony?

Don't worry.

This matter hasn't been concluded.

Besides, the righteous has nothing to fear.

The public opinions do not matter.

Bad news, master!

Master. Madam.

Duke of Julu Mansion sent some here.

They also brought along many gifts.

It seems like he has plans to marry Lady Xie.

Hurry up and cast them out.

They brought Prince Pu's plaque.

We can't cast them out.

It's bad to get into a fight as well.

Xie!

This is bad!

Duke of Julu Mansion sent someone here!

Why are they here?

They want Lady Xie to marry into their family as a concubine.

Xiaoman.

- Xie! - What are you doing?

Calm down!

Xie!

Xie!

Do not get rough!

Xie!

Xie.

Let's just talk things out!

Let's avoid conflict at all cost!

Let's just talk it out!

We're merchants of integrity!

Merchants of integrity!

There's nothing to talk about.

Forget it!

No matter how wealthy or affluent you are,

we are not enticed.

Return and deliver this message to Duke of Julu.

Xiaoman is clear and pure.

In the days to come,

she shall marry into a family as the first wife.

Trying to make her your concubine?

In your dreams!

Get out of here!

Xie!

Dear, calm down!

Stop it!

What are you doing?

Xie, they are Duke of Julu's subordinates.

If you continue on this way,

I'm turning my back against you.

Our daughter, Xiaoman,

is different from the ladies

of other families.

She has always been considerate.

She has never been able to enjoy life under my care.

She suffers all her life.

She was cast out from Xie family with me.

She lived with me at the countryside.

She grew up taking care of her brothers.

She has to take care of her mother and me as well.

I can't find a single fault in her.

She's considerate and brilliant.

If she didn't have a father as useless as me...

Xiaoman.

I'm not a civil official.

Otherwise, you have no position to speak here!

Father.

Father.

Xiaoman.

Don't be afraid.

I'm here.

I've said what I needed to.

Our daughter, Xiaoman... Xiaoman

will not marry into a family as a concubine.

We've done nothing

against our conscience or morality.

The coming of age ceremony shall proceed as planned.

Unfortunately, Duke of Julu is an outsider.

We shall spare the invitation.

Sir, please return.

Uncle Ji.

Let's go.

Madam.

Leave.

Lady Xiaoman,

stand upright.

At this moment, you must stand up for yourself.

The coming of age ceremony shall proceed as planned.

Our servant will not be berated this way.

All right.

Get back to work.

Yes.

I understand.

I didn't expect this would bother you.

I... I've committed a grave mistake.

I've thought it through.

After Xiaoman's coming of age ceremony,

her mother shall take her back

to Yuyang Alley until the incident subsides.

Don't worry.

I've lived a long time.

I've seen everything.

About Xiaoman's incident,

there's no need to worry.

At this point, we should stand upright.

Show them that Xiaoman

isn't the type to curry the favor of the influential.

It's good for you to return home until the commotion subsides.

Once everything is over, bring the child back.

All right, madam.

Are you really going to return to Yuyang Alley?

Although it's necessary to return,

madam is right.

At this point, we must stand upright.

I gave it some thoughts.

In a few days, I shall join you to attend class.

Well, will you still attend classes?

Xue Yanwan and the rest of them

will slander you.

I'm not afraid.

Let's seek Congwen for his help.

Did you know?

That day back at Sizhao Pavilion,

Shen Yan said he saw

Zhao Xiaoqian and Yan Boyang at Chunyi Boat.

He told me to search for them at the boat.

He's lying.

I'm returning to Yuyang Alley.

Congwen has been taking care of me.

Regardless, I should bid him farewell properly.

How about this?

I'll write a letter

and have it delivered to Congwen.

I'll request for him

to try his best to meet you at the academy.

Don't worry.

No matter what happens, I'm on your side.

(Five days later)

Your Highness.

There's a letter from Hong Su.

(To Princess Consort)

[Princess Consort, Duke is ready to get Xiaoman as his concubine]

How absurd.

He plans to marry a concubine before receiving the first wife.

He should consider

how much effort we placed into

promoting the intermarriage with the Shen family.

Look at him.

In the capital,

everyone knows how important traditions are for the Shen family.

If he marries a concubine,

the marriage will be annulled.

In my opinion, I'm afraid Duke of Julu has

stayed at Wujiang Prefecture for a long time.

His Highness has turned unruly.

Zhu Momo.

Yes, Your Highness.

Make a trip.

Eliminate Lady Xie?

She's nothing but a lady who's trying to fawn over power.

There's nothing to worry about.

I want you to bring Hanchen home.

What happens if

His Highness already marries the wench?

It doesn't matter.

We will just cast her out.

Yes, Your Highness.

Are you certain

that Congwen will be at the academy today?

Yes.

I sent my servant to pass him the message.

Besides, Congwen treats you well.

I'm sure he will show up.

Look.

If Congwen is willing to speak up on your behalf,

perhaps, there's no need for you to return to Yuyang Alley.

I thought they'd engage in the gossip.

It seems like everyone here are educated scholars,

and they will not engage in pointless slander.

They are educated scholars?

I think Zhao Xiaoqian might have said...

Do not bring him up.

What a disgrace to the family.

What did you say?

Minggu.

I need to talk to you.

What were you thinking?

There's no need to concern yourself, Your Highness.

In a few days,

I'll be leaving Wujiang Prefecture.

Just pretend that I never existed.

Forget about me.

I can't!

Things I'm supposed to or not supposed to remember,

I remember it all.

I'll never forget you,

but I do not want to force you.

That's why I'm asking you one last time.

Will you

marry me?

Dream on.

What did she say?

What's on your mind?

I don't want to force her into this.

If you do not make the decision,

your family in the capital will force you into it.

Are you done?

What difference does it make if I made Xie Xiaoman my concubine?

What will you gain from this?

I'm afraid you're unaware that

in a few days, someone from the capital would drop by.

Your Highness will be dragged back to the capital

and live by the mercy of others.

I'm gambling my future on you.

Of course I'd be concerned.

Xingzhou.

Hanchen.

Hanchen.

Hanchen.

How could you speak to Hanchen that way?

Why are you forcing him to make Xiaoman his concubine?

Prince Pu and Princess Consort Pu

are planning to use Hanchen

as a puppet in the imperial court.

Hanchen was once the adopted son of the emperor.

If he returns to the capital

and marries the daughter of Shen family,

do you think he will be able to

live a peaceful life?

By then, he will become

a pest in the eyes of others.

I served as his assistant since I was young.

I naturally hope the best for him.

It's of my own will.

I must help him.

Xie Xiaoman refuses to marry him.

Shen Yan will not give up either.

Once Shen Yan moves,

Xie family will make a move as well.

Seal Suchangji for me.

Go inside on your own.

I'll wait for you by the entrance.

Hello, fellow scholars.

Why are you here instead of

studying at the academy?

I'm here for Congwen.

I would like to consult him about my studies.

I wonder if he's available.

Li Su?

He was on leave and left for Tongzhou some time ago.

What's the matter?

Nothing.

I shall take my leave.

How did it go?

Did you manage to meet him?

Sister!

Sister!

What's wrong?

Father was arrested by the magistrate.

What?

♪ Ask the moon whether it has seen ♪

♪ The other end of the earth ♪

♪ Your feelings fluctuatelike the moon's wane and wax ♪

♪ Have they ever been the same? ♪

♪ Carried by misty clouds,the moon came into your eyes ♪

♪ As a substitute for me, it appeared ♪

♪ Cast our eyes over the bustling street ♪

♪ Don't shed tears when we part ♪

♪ Since our parting,I have been recalling your look ♪

♪ Every night,I miss you too much to sleep ♪

♪ In my heart,I stored our affectionate past ♪

♪ As time went by, it faded like smoke ♪

♪ In my ears, rings your old whisper ♪

♪ Every night,I look forward to meeting you again ♪

♪ On the day we brushed past each other ♪

♪ We got tied by a permanent bond ♪

♪ Since our parting,I have been recalling your look ♪

♪ Every night,I miss you too much to sleep ♪

♪ In my heart,I stored our affectionate past ♪

♪ As time went by, it faded like smoke ♪

♪ In my ears, rings your old whisper ♪

♪ Every night,I look forward to meeting you again ♪

♪ On the day we brushed past each other ♪

♪ We got tied by a permanent bond ♪