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 9=

[Moon rises on the mount of east, cows are moving around]

Some people do not mean what they say.

Their eyes tell it all.

In my opinion, it's only two years' time.

You should try to get along with Zhao Xiaoqian.

Perhaps, he may submit an appeal to the Emperor,

and you may be granted the title as the Commandery Princess.

I couldn't be bothered.

In a play, I heard that

the noble ladies of the capital may look grand on the surface.

In reality, they are bounded by the endless customs

to appease their in-laws.

They have to come up with new methods to please their husbands.

Apparently, some ladies stopped eating pork for ten years

due to the fear of gaining weight.

There are some

who dare not show themselves before their husbands without makeup.

They'd remove the makeup after he's asleep.

Before dawn, they'd wake up to put on makeup.

It sounds exhausting.

If that's the case, my mother's life is pretty easy.

My father dare not opposes my mother.

Is this for Zhong Ziyan?

Liangji told me that Xingzhou's mother lives in Tangjiao Village.

He lost his father since young.

He was raised by his mother.

During this trip, he will definitely pay his mother a visit.

His mother's home is at Tangjiao Village?

Your mother wants you to marry Ruying of the Xie Family?

Yes.

My mother also told me that she has been asking around.

If things go without a hitch, our engagement will be decided.

By then, both of you must give me a hand.

Do you hear me?

Are you getting married?

Yes.

That's a good thing.

The sooner it comes, the sooner you'd part.

Excuse me, Zhao.

You...

We're here.

We've arrived.

We've arrived at Tangjiao Village.

Hurry up.

Students, you may get off the carriage.

We've arrived.

Here.

Be careful.

Have you decided?

I'll never marry Yan Boyang.

I'm afraid this will affect your reputation.

If you refuse to help me, I'll have no complaints either.

Forget it.

I'll help you.

Ruying wants me to convey this message.

During dinner tonight,

she would like to meet you at the gazebo at the end of the village.

All right. I'll do so.

Tell her that I'll show up.

According to the plaques distributed, head to your rooms.

Nobody is allowed to leave your rooms at night.

This is Tangjiao Village.

This isn't Wujiang Prefecture.

You do not have attendants with you.

You're all children of noble households.

If anything happens, nobody will be able to bear the responsibility.

Yes.

Tangjiao Village is filled with Demon Foxes

and Vengeful Ghosts at night.

Demon Fox?

You mustn't head outside.

Do not ever head outside.

They are myths as recorded in What the Master Would Not Discuss.

Mr. Xu.

My home is located in Tangjiao Village.

I would like to pay my mother and sister a visit.

Sure.

However, we will be observing the farms tomorrow.

You should return as early as possible.

I understand.

We shall distribute the plaques now.

Come forward as your name is called.

Lang Mengzi.

Present!

Inform Director Xu that we will be sharing a room.

Take the plaque for me.

Wang Weicheng.

I want to visit Zhong Ziyan's home.

Are you out of your mind?

It will not take long.

I'll be back soon.

Keep guard for me.

I shall take a move.

No.

Don't worry.

Su Wei!

Xie Xiaoman.

I have matters to attend to.

I'm leaving.

What matters could you possibly have?

I just have stuff to do.

I need to go to the washroom.

Minggu and I are sharing a room.

She went to the restroom.

She wanted me to pick up the plaque on her behalf.

I hope we're not assigned to an isolated and cold room.

My mother told me that ladies are vulnerable to the cold.

During birth, both the mother and child could die.

Mr. Xu!

Is there a window in this room?

Yes.

However, the sunlight cannot reach the room. It's rather damp.

She can't be exposed to the cold.

Get her a room that is exposed to the sun.

That's unnecessary.

I can't take the heat.

This is good enough.

Should I arrange a new room or not?

Yes.

No.

Xie Xiaoman.

Why wouldn't you accept any kind intentions?

You're a woman, not a man.

It doesn't matter.

I'm not switching rooms.

You're the Commandery Prince. Your health is the priority.

You may sleep wherever you want to.

You...

Xue Yanwan.

[Guixue Room] This room is exposed to sunlight.

You should take it.

Don't catch a cold.

Lady Xie.

Wash my feet for me tonight.

Why hasn't she shown up?

Yan Boyang.

You gave me a scare.

You gave me a scare.

Wait.

What are you doing here?

What are you doing here?

Me?

I'm here...

It's none of your business.

You should go somewhere else.

Are you waiting for someone?

The person you're waiting for isn't going to show up.

How would you know that?

Xie Ruying isn't coming.

I know.

Su Wei, please mind your own business.

The one involved is often blinded.

I found out a few days ago.

I'm bringing the message to you.

Xie Ruying isn't interested in you.

She's making a fool out of you.

You should stop indulging in a pipe dream.

She's proud and arrogant.

She doesn't want to marry you.

Hold on.

Why are you criticising her?

Hurry up and leave.

I'm just offering you a friendly advice.

You wouldn't accept my kind intentions.

Listen to me.

Apparently, Tangjiao Village is haunted by Vengeful Ghosts

and Demon Foxes.

Watch out on your own.

Minggu, it's really dark and chilly.

It's dangerous, isn't it?

I'm a man.

I'm strong and fearless.

I'll protect you.

I'll send you back.

I'll send you back.

Aren't you strong and fearless?

Minggu.

Look.

You're sharing a room with Xiaoman.

It's really late.

She'd be out looking for you.

If one of you misses a turn,

and Xiaoman got lost, what should we do then?

Am I right?

Let's wait for her here.

Let's wait for her.

I'll carry the lantern for you.

Allow me.

Allow me.

Here.

Let's go.

Get out of here!

Move it!

Get out of here!

My status is significant!

Listen to me!

Hurry up and get out of here!

Get out!

Get out!

Get out!

Get out!

Get out!

Quit laughing around.

Hurry up and get rid of it.

Hurry up.

Aren't you a man of significance?

Do you need others to wash your feet for you?

You probably do not know.

Toads represent a good omen.

Village folks believe that once you encounter a toad,

you must chant "get rich" three times.

You...

How about this?

Chant "get rich" three times and I'll release it.

Get rich!

Get rich! Get rich!

I'm sorry!

Because of me, the kitchen decreased your food again!

They didn't even leave any ice in your room!

I'm sorry!

Don't worry.

I can take the heat.

You said you can't stand the heat.

Hurry up and go to bed.

Don't worry about me

as long as you're not mad at me.

Will you sleep with me?

I'm afraid of toads.

Those creatures are slimy and sticky.

They croak a lot, too.

With you around,

I'll feel much better.

Su Wei hasn't returned.

I have to find her.

She's a grown woman.

She can find her way herself.

There's only one bed here.

What's the sleeping situation?

I'll take the floor. You can take the bed.

I'll be fine. I'm a man.

Besides, your room is really damp.

Like Xue Yanwan said, women cannot be exposed to the cold.

Otherwise, during birth,

they'd...

Cut the nonsense.

It's inappropriate to enter together.

I'll head inside first.

Join me after this.

All right.

Where have you been last night?

I'm concerned.

Why are you lecturing me?

I got lost last night.

I was waiting for you to come look for me.

Where have you been?

Let's go.

Su Minggu.

Aren't you the young mistress of Su Chang Ji?

Why would you wear the same garments for two days straight?

What's wrong?

Is there a problem?

On the other hand, you're up early for no reason.

Were you off to steal chicken or grain, Xue Sanniang?

You...

What's this?

My wallet.

Minggu woke up early to experience the life of a deity.

Return the wallet to me.

Lady Su.

Who is the man you laid eyes on this time?

Go on and tell me.

Perhaps, I could even help matchmake the both of you.

I'm warning you, cut the crap.

Return the wallet to me.

Give it back.

Yanwan. Yanwan.

Give it back.

Your shoes are gone.

Could they be stolen by the Demon Fox?

Master Li Zheng.

This involves a woman's reputation.

Please refrain from joking around.

Director Xu, I found it.

Director Xu, I found it.

They were found in Yan Boyang's book bag.

Yan Boyang?

Oh, right.

Yan Boyang hasn't returned all night.

He did not return last night?

What happened?

Xue Yanwan's shoes were gone

and they are found in Yan Boyang's book bag.

That's impossible.

No matter how mischievous Yan Boyang is,

he's a son of a respectable household.

He will never commit such an act.

That's right.

It's early in the morning.

I'm so tired.

Wait.

Why aren't you saying anything?

Are you all mute?

Stand upright.

Stand upright!

What did you do last night?

Me?

I was in my room the entire night.

You're lying.

Your roommate claimed that you did not return last night.

Yanwan lost her shoes.

They were found in your book bag.

I can't believe you'd commit such an awful act.

Wait.

I'll never marry you.

You lecher!

What... What's going on?

Before the situation is clarified, Director Xu,

you're quick to jump into conclusion.

Not clarified?

He is caught red-handed.

Yan Boyang, let me ask you.

You weren't in your room last night.

Where were you?

Do you have an alibi?

Yes, I have an alibi.

Men and women shouldn't get close before marriage.

Wait.

This matter is heinous and appalling.

Make your way into the wooden shed.

You're forbidden from leaving without a reason.

By my position as the director, I'm going to punish a pest like you.

I...

The rest of you,

wash yourselves up

and get ready for the expedition.

Xu...

Dismiss.

Go on.

Let's go. Stop watching.

Boyang.

Boyang, I...

Boyang.

Boyang.

Boyang.

Was it you the one with Boyang last night?

Last night, I wanted to look for Zhong Ziyan.

However, in the gazebo at the end of the village,

I noticed Yan Boyang was waiting for Xie Ruying.

I know that Xie Ruying wouldn't show up.

That's why I went to advise him.

Who knows...

I wanted to testify for him,

but I'm afraid I will not be able to explain myself.

You experienced it yourself.

A woman's reputation is more important than anything else.

I know.

What happened last night?

If I'm not mistaken, last night, Lady Su was probably with Boyang.

Why didn't she testify for Boyang?

She's a lady.

You're late.

I made the bed for you.

I'm sleeping with Minggu tonight.

Why would you do so?

Boyang ended up in trouble because of her.

Now, she expects my wife to keep her company.

How did you know that?

Xingzhou told me.

He's guessing that Boyang was with her last night.

Because of Su Wei's status as a lady, she did not testify for Boyang.

How could Zhong Ziyan possibly guess it right?

Did you forget what happened to me?

I spent a night with you and ended up as your concubine.

Are you expecting Minggu to become Yan Boyang's concubine as well?

We're talking about someone else.

Why would you relate it to yourself?

It's a lesson of my past.

If it were me, I wouldn't utter a word either.

You men will be reprimanded at most.

On the contrary, our lives will be ruined.

Are you saying that I ruined your life?

I...

Are you saying that I ruined your life?

Isn't that right?

You're just selfish.

You don't want to return to the capital,

so you use my life as a collateral.

You even threatened me.

Yan Boyang is a close friend of yours.

Are you going to put Minggu's life at stake as well?

What do you mean?

Are you saying that I'm not treating you right?

Or others treat you better than I do?

Of course.

I could marry any man and they'd be better than you.

No one else on earth could irritate me like you do.

Don't worry.

After two years, we will be on our own paths.

I'm better off without you.

Where are you going?

Lady Su.

Zhong Ziyan.

I must have surprised you.

My apologies.

Boyang is locked in the wooden shed.

I just returned from checking on him.

I'm going home tonight.

I shall get going.

Hold on.

How is Yan Boyang doing?

He's fine.

He bore no grudges.

Don't worry.

I... I know what you're thinking.

I'm upset this happened to Boyang.

However, you may not have known.

The three of us may seem close,

but our personalities are very different.

Hanchen is arbitrary.

I'm rather gloomy.

Boyang is the only one that seems unreliable,

but is extremely gentle-hearted.

He's optimistic.

He will remain positive despite what happened.

Don't worry.

Did you find out?

It's getting dark.

I think it's going to rain.

You should go back.

It's not that I don't want to help him.

It's because... Lady Su,

it's been decided.

Forget it. You should go back.

Ziyan.

Zhong Ziyan.

Zhong...

Why are you here?

Well,

I made you some noodles.

I made it myself.

Have some to eat.

I'm not hungry.

Boyang.

I'm sorry.

I understand that I'm at fault.

We're friends.

I should've testified for you and proved your innocence.

However, I have no guts.

I'm a lady.

I'm afraid of public criticism.

I'm afraid of being chastised by the teacher.

I'm afraid of

disappointing my parents.

I'm not blaming you.

I mean it.

I understand that a lady's reputation is everything.

I'm doing fine.

I just have to endure it and it will pass.

It will be forgotten after I'm chastised.

I do not blame you.

I'm glad that you remained silent.

If you testified, what should I do if I ended up like Zhao Xiaoqian

and I'm forced to marry you?

Isn't that right?

You're bad-tempered and feisty.

I'll receive a handful all day.

There's a saying that goes,

a coward with an overbearing wife.

Am I right?

Finish this bowl of noodles then.

Once you finish this bowl of noodles,

I'll take it that you've forgiven me.

Here.

Slow down.

Get rich. Get rich.

Get rich.

Do not come near me.

Get rich!

Do not come near me!

Stop!

Do not come closer.

Stop it.

Do not come any closer.

Get rich.

Get rich.

Get rich.

Do not come near me.

No.

Do not come any closer.

Get rich.

Get... Get rich.

What are you laughing at?

It's all your fault.

Hurry up and get rid of it!

Let me take you somewhere.

Sure.

(Mount Kunyan Temple)

This is it.

Su Wei said that there's a huge lake here, Lake Nanming.

It's named after...

The sea in the south

is a natural beauty.

I can't believe we managed to find it.

It's beautiful.

Is this Lake Nanming?

There's a legend shared.

Have you heard of the work, Carefree Wandering?

A creature lives in Lake Beiming. It's known as the Kun.

Its size could go up to thousands of miles.

This is the location described.

Do you think there's a large creature that extends

to thousands of miles?

This is a figure of speech.

It's a metaphor, do you get it?

You sure are smart.

That's right.

My tutors were reputable scholars.

Unlike Congwen.

They are way better than him.

What are you laughing at?

Food is essential for the survival of mankind.

I was mad that I did not wanna eat.

I'm hungry.

I haven't had anything to eat.

It's natural to grow hungry.

I plucked some fruits on our way here.

Go ahead.

When I was young, we experienced a drought at home.

We had nothing to eat.

My brother didn't want me to starve,

so he wandered through the wilderness to pluck me fruits.

Did you eat these when you were young?

I don't want them.

You became an idiot from consuming these.

I wouldn't eat these even if I starved.

Are you sure?

This is life.

You...

What are you doing here?

I forgot to inform you.

You need to warn the children.

One mustn't pluck and consume the fruits around the village casually.

A specific type of fruit could cause one to turn hysterical.

I understand.

The academy consists of children of noble households.

They will not consume wild fruits.

That's enough.

Go.

Go back to bed.

He gave me a fright.

Did you know?

That's how I grew up.

I belong to the village.

That time was the best.

I had no worries.

I had no problems.

What about you?

How was your childhood like?

You grew up in the capital.

I'm sure you've seen plenty of things.

Are you asking about my childhood?

I was impressive when I was young.

I entered the palace with my brother.

Have you heard of Wude Palace?

That's where we stayed.

Behind Wude Palace, there's a great wall.

In winters, my brother and I would fly kites beneath the walls.

My brother was great at making kites.

My kites would fly the highest.

When I was young, I thought the higher my kite flew,

my parents would be able to notice us then.

They would come to us at the palace.

That's impossible.

The capital is enormous.

They couldn't possibly see us.

I held on to the dream of

flying kites with my brother in the snow below the great walls.

Afterward,

my brother turned into a kite.

I wanted to go after him,

but I can no longer reach him.

Zhao Xiaoqian, look.

♪ Approach you slowly ♪

It's a Kun

that goes up to thousands of miles in length.

It's a Kun.

Zhao Xiaoqian, look.

It's a Kun.

♪ The unforgettable gentleness ♪

♪ As detailed as the poem ♪

♪ The word spoken softly ♪

♪ In my ears like wind ♪

♪ When you smile ♪

♪ You fill up all my view ♪

♪ When I close my eyse ♪

♪ You dance like the cloud ♪

♪ We grow old together slowly ♪

Director Xu.

That's enough.

You should get going.

I heard about what happened from Lady Su.

I have wronged you.

She spoke the truth?

Where is she?

Seriously.

Yan Boyang.

Do you know what it means to respect your teacher?

Su Wei.

Did you really disclose the truth?

Of course.

Why did you do such a thing?

A lady's reputation is everything.

What's going to happen after you revealed the truth?

Daughters of Su Family stand upright.

I'm not afraid.

Are you afraid?

I...

Of course I'm not afraid.

(Residence of the Su Family)

Su Chang Ji is one of the most

reputable textile stores in Wujiang Prefecture.

I know Su Wei is no ordinary lady.

No matter what it is, she's a lady after all.

Yesterday during the expedition, she spent a night alone with a man.

Although there's a reason to it,

it's against the norms.

Don't worry, Madam Su.

The academy will keep this a secret.

Yan Boyang and his family responded.

They will keep this confidential.

Thank you, Director Xu.

All right.

I had tea and delivered the message.

There are matters to attend to at the academy.

I shall excuse myself.

Madam Su, even if it's not for the sake of Lady Su,

please protect the reputation of our fellow ladies as well.

I won't be sending you off.

Director Xu.

Take care.

Kneel.

Aren't you ashamed of what you did?

Look at the mess you created.

Dear, please calm down.

Keep it down.

The attendants are present.

It's inappropriate if they'd hear this.

What's wrong with that?

If Su Minggu would do such a thing, why would she fear repercussions?

I told you.

Both of us lost our way.

Besides, Yan Boyang promised not to disclose this to anyone.

Nobody would find out about this.

Why are you mad at me?

No one knows?

Su Wei, is this what you've learned from the academy?

Listen up.

If you were born of a common household, I would have

married you off to Yan Boyang.

However, you're the young mistress of Su Chang Ji.

You're to succeed the business in the future.

Look at your current state.

How can I possibly leave you the business of the household?

I don't want the business. Does that suffice?

You... You once said that I'm different from other ladies.

I'm raised like a boy.

I'm going to accomplish things expected of a man.

When a minor hurdle occurs,

you're lecturing me with the Admonitions of Women.

Do you think that I've brought shame to Su Family?

I, Su Wei, have done nothing wrong.

Even if this was made known to the whole of Wujiang Prefecture,

I will still live my life openly.

I'll succeed and manage Su Chang Ji.

I'm not afraid of anything.

What are you talking about?

Stop it.

Bian Embroidery has arrived from the capital.

These are the samples sent from the Zhang Family of the capital.

I was contemplating to show this to Lady Su and confirm the purchase.

Fine.

Since you're going to succeed Su Family's business

and request me to treat you like a man

instead of abiding to the Admonitions of Women, fine.

Su Chang Ji

is about to launch a store at the capital.

You have no choice but to master Bian Embroidery.

You're the heir of Su Chang Ji.

You shall bear such a task.

The moment you've mastered Bian Embroidery,

you will be released.

Father.

Don't call upon me.

Even I can't save you now.

You deserved it.

Father.

(Bailu Academy)

Chef Zhang, His Highness would like to know what's on the menu.

Prawn dumplings with soup, Yuguanfei,

Wuhou mackerel, fried rabbit with scallions, candied tangerine

along with pear milk.

All right.

Food is served.

The Wuhou mackerel is made from the mackerel caught from Lake Tai.

The fish head is sliced half.

Along with the skin, the body is split into four.

It's cooked on low heat for 15 minutes until the gravy thickens.

It will then be cooked in bamboo.

By such techniques, the taste is much sweeter.

By the way, the chef also prepared a pot of pear milk.

Give it a try.

Isn't this just Peng Cake?

I can make it myself.

It can be done with just rice flour and barley sugar.

By the way, why isn't Minggu attending class?

Do not call her courtesy name.

That incident enraged her mother.

Minggu is grounded at home.

She was forced to master Bian Embroidery.

Bian Embroidery?

She... What's going on?

Will she be married off?

Of course not.

Don't be ridiculous.

Minggu is the successor of Su Chang Ji.

She has to master such skill.

You're right.

Why are you so concerned about her?

Don't tell me you leaked the incident out.

Of course not.

I... I'm... I'm just casually asking.

Let's eat.

Let's eat.

That night back at Lake Nanming on Mount Kunyan... This is delicious.

♪ 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 ♪